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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1925 volume:

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K J Two 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. DEDICATION We, the class of 1925, dedicate this volume of the “Post” to our worthy superintendent and class advisor, Mr. E. D. Walters, who has so nobly worked for the betterment of the community, the high standard of our school, the preparation of us for the future that is before us, and, above all, has helped to make the last of our High School days the happiest. Three THE POST A.T. H. S. 192 IRVIN SHONKWILER HELEN RALPH MARTY LOIS HARDER KENNETH HARSHBVRGER JOHN PETER JUAMA HARSHBARGER 10UIE LOMMELE RAYMOND RUDDOCK GLADYS MEDARIS ANNA WEATHERFORD WILLI AVI KAMN Four THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. The Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Dorcas Day ..Irvin Shonkwiler Business Manager ...John Peters Assistant Business Manager .... Dramatic Editor Social Editor Literary Editor Calendar Editor Snapshot Editor Athletic Editor Joke Editor Cartoonist Advertising Editor.. Ralph Marty Helen Garrett Lois Harder Anna Weatherford Paul Evans Gladys Medaris William Kamm Raymond Ruddock Kenneth Harshbarger Louie Lomelle Senior Class Editor Junior Class Editor Sophomore Class Editor Juanita Harshbarger Alvin Weatherford Mary Howev Freshman Class Editor Class Joke Editors— Junior Sophomore Freshman Pauline Carroll Violet Wilkins Grayce Parks Thelma Landgrebe AN ODE TO MISS BARTH There was a young woman, And what do you think? All that she did was Teach English and primp. To teach the Seniors English, And keep them all quiet, Was no easy job If you think so—just try it. Five A.T.H.S. the POST 1925 Atwood Township High School Six 1925 _________the post_______A.T.H.S. Seven THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 We wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the Board of Education for the unfailing support it has given the Seniors of 1925. THE SENIORS. Eight 1925__________the post________ A.T.H.S. it Nine A.T. H. S. _________the post___________1925 OUR PROFESSOR—MR. E. D. WALTERS E. D. Walters Western Illinois State Teachers’ College. Indiana University. Public Speaking. He sees that all our teachers work. He himself will never shirk.” Ten 1925 T HE POST A.T. H. S.. Edna Mae Moore Anthony JVayne Institute. The University of Chicago. Columbia University. Commercial. A teacher we present to you, A friend who always is true blue.'' Harriet Tate Eastern State Teacher’s College. Music. Her finders scampering o'er the heps „ Have always power to churn) and please ” Frank Shuman University of Illinois. Agrculture. “A friend of worth, a sterling man, Who helps the students all he ca i. Blanche Kamm University of Illinois. English. French. “She’s very quiet and shy, nevertheless she has many friends.” E. Dale Trout Franklin College of Indiana. Science. “He talks of bii’d and buy and bee; A friend to as he'll always be.” Eleven A.T.H.S. ________the post__________192S La Fayette Jackson Indiana University. Industrial Arts and Athletics. He coached our team in basketball This teacher who is liked by all. Belma Gilbert James Millikin University. Plane Geometry. Algebra I. Latin I. Latin II. She teaches Mathenuitics so, It seems that all things she 'must know. Hazel B. Perry James Millikin University. B. A. degree in Household Arts. Home Economics. The foods that she takes from the pan Are dainties fit for any man. Anna M. Barth James Millikin University. English. Advanced Algebra. Solid Geometry. She talks of essays, prose, and rhyme And knows the writers of all time. Cora A. Stevens University of Illinois A. B. degree. History and Physical Education. So -much she knows of History, Her knowledge is a mystery.’r Twelve THE P O S T 1925 A.T. H. S. FACULTY Seated, left to right—Edna M. Moore, Harriet Tate, Cora Stevens, Belma Gilbert. Standing, left to right—Blanche Kamra, Frank Shuman, LaFayette Jackson, E. D. Walters, Dale Trout, Anna Barth. “It ain’t the guns, nor armament, nor honor that you can pay. But it’s co-operation that helps win the day. It ain’t the individual nor the army as a whole. But it’s the everlasting team-work of every bloomin’ soul.”—Kipling. Thirteen A.T.H.S. _________the post________ 1925 THE ATWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL The Atwood Township High School is an emphatic expression of loyalty, patriotism and generosity of the citizens of the community in the cause of popular education. It has a distinctive “Atwood Spirit.” One needs to become a student or visit us frequently to appreciate thoroughly the spirit of the school. The school has a motto. The motto is “EVERYTHING FOR THE HONOR OF THE SCHOOL.” This motto seems to be a part of teachers and pupils; it is a warning to you who would come to the High School with any other motive than to do the Right Thing at all times, whether in Work or Play. This High School spirit puts forth first of all, the regular work of the school. It puts forth secondly, the various form of school activities. This spirit urges all who work in the High School to greater efforts for better work, this spirit makes possible our football, basketball, and track victories. It makes possible leaders in the Literary ar.d Musical events. This spirit represents a working organization in the Atwood High School that makes possible a better student-faculty co-operation. With this spirit of co-operation, we have a school where the best interests of the student body are carefully watched so that all may have equal opportunities of work and play in the life of the High School. The school term of 1924-25 had the brightest outlook in the history of the High School. Two Post Graduates have been added to the Office Staff, and have made possible a more logical and reasonable method of record making. Due to the increased amount of work, we find teachers and student body busily engaged in scholastic duties continually. This is the typical Atwood Township High School Spirit. Fourteen 192 5 ________THE POST 4.T.H.S. Fifteen THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 A GUESS EVERMORE (As Poe Might Have Written It) By RAYMOND RUDDOCK Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary; Before the dials, which I had purchased lately from a Radio store; Suddenly there came a tapping, as of someone gently rapping, Rapping at the speakers core. ’Tis some static then I muttered rapping at the speaker’s core, Only this and nothing more. It could not be I had blundered, yet the good loud speaker thundered, For the tapping, growing tapping, moved the dog outside the door, Quickly out the door he lumbered, and he neither slept nor slumbered, While the good loud speaker thundered, thundered at its very core; But he joined the melee howling, sometimes barking, sometimes growling As he’d never done before Only this and nothing more. Now this roaring set me thinking, for I know I’d not been drinking, Thinking evil thoughts about the man in our own Radio store, Then I wanted to start cussing, just like married people fussing, But I dared not do a thing that I had never done before. Instead within me I conspire, that all Radio men are liars, That the fools of course are buyers, and it made me very sore; And the next day I’d consult him, use the noose and big tree on him, Or knock him down upon the floor Only this and nothing more. Quiet, quiet, awful quiet, as in some great Chinese diet; For the tubes which glowed so brightly now were silent evermore, All the air rushed from my sails, and not as slow as gait of snails; So I stayed inside the door. Still on the rack reclines my hat, for I mistook “B” for “A” bat Which I shall do nevermore. Only this and nothing more. Moral If you blame anyone for anything, first be sure you are not to blame yourself. Sixteen THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Seventeen A.T.H.S. THE POST A N N A W E A T H ERFORD “Anne” A pleasing smile and always merry, A heart of gold and always cheery Platonian Society; President of Platonian, ’24; President of Class, 25; Secretary and Treasurer of Campfire, '24; Campfire Play, '2 1, '24; Operetta, '21, '24, 25; Orchestra, '24. 25; Glee Club, '21. '24. '25; Latin Play. ‘21, '23; President of Music Department, '24, '25; President of Dramatic Club, 25; Literary Editor of Post, Class Piay, '25. 1925 Eighteen ■ -- ■ THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. John Peters “Pete” Very tall, yet very wise, Knowledge shines from his ?nodest eyes. Platonian Society; Business Manager Post; Basketball, 23. 24; Track, 22. 23. ‘24, '25; Class Play, ’25; Latin Play. 22. 23. Ralph Marty “Marty” His limbs were cost in manly mold. For hardy sports or conquests bold. President of Platonian Society. 25; Public Speaking Play. 23. 24; Football. '23. '24; President of Class. ‘24; Oratorical Contest, '24: Latin Play, '24; Basketball. 24, 25; Vice President Class, 25; Capt. Football Team. 25; Assistant Business Manager of Staff; Class Play. 25; Howling Hoboes, 25. Dorcas Day “Dot” . 1 little mischief by the way; a little fun to spice each day. Wrytonian Society; Campfire, 22, 23. '24; President of Campfire, 22; Glee Club. 22. '23, 24; Campfire Play, 24; Operetta, 22. 24; Oratorical. '22: Class Joke Editor. 23. Home Economics Club, 25; Editor-in-Chief of Post. 25; Class Plav, ’25. Juanita Harshbarger “Hash” She knew it not, Hut she was fair. Platonian Society; Latin Play. 12, 23; Operetta. 22. 24; Glee Club. '22, 23, 24; Camp Fire, 22, 23, 24; Camp Fire Play, 24; Pres, of Junior Class, 24; Sec. and Treas. of Senior Class, 25; Vice Pres. Home Economics Club, 25: Class Play. 25; Editor of Senior Class. Kenneth Harshbargek “Mike” A pretty girl9 a■ gallon of gas, four good tires! What more could I ask? .V o thing, but in ore g as. Platonian Society. 22, 23. '24. 25; Senior Class Cartoonist; Staff. '25; Dramatics Club. 25; Agriculture Judging Team, 22; Class Play, '25; Howling Hoboes, 25; Cantata, 25: Agriculture Club, 22. Gladys Medaris “Happy” Happy am I; from care I am free! Why aren’t they all contented like me? Platonian Society, '22. 23, 24. 25; Operetta, 22, 24; Glee Club. 22, 23, 24; Clas Secretary. 22; Class Treasurer, 23. 24; Latin Play, 22, 23; Snapshot Editor of Post, 25; Class Play, ‘25. Nineteen A.T.H.S. tiie post 192S Millard Monroe “Monroe” All this year this young man's fancy turned to thoughts of love. Platonian Society; Football, 23, ’24; Public Speaking Play, '22; Operetta, '24; Agriculture Club, ’22; Agriculture Judging Team, ’22, ’23; Track, ’24, ’25; Class Play, ’25. Bernice Starr “Bee” Deep brown eyes Tunning over with glee. Wrytonian Society; Public Speaking Play, 22; Glee Club. ’22, ’23, 24; Latin Play, ’24; Pres, of Home Economics Club, ’25; Pres, of Wrytonian Society, ’25; Operetta, 22; Senior Class Play, '25. Lola Mechling “Tubby” Silence is golden but still water runs deep. Wrytonian Society; Latin Play, 24; Glee Club, ’23, ’24; Home Economics Club, ’25; Dramatic Club, ’25; Class Play. James Edmondson “Jimmy” Give us the lad whose life is one perpetual grin. Platonian Society, 22, ’23, ’24, ’25; Class President, ’22: Secretary of Class, ’23; Basketball, ’24, 25; Football, ’24; Class Play, 25: Track, ’25, Latin Play, 22, ’23. Opal Barnhardt “Popo” Take everybody's advice, then do as you please. Wrytonian Society; Campfire. 22. 23. ’24; Glee Club. 22, ’23; Oratorical Contest, ’24; Operetta, ’22; Class Play, Bernard Wilkerson “Bernard” Men of few wo7-ds are the best men. Wrytonian Society; Agricultural Club, ’22; Class Play. Twenty THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Louis Lommele “Boy Good looking, Girls can do wonders with me. Platonian Society; Football. 24; Basketball. ’25; Agriculture Club, '22. '23; Advertising Manager of Post. ‘25, Class Play, ’25. Bert Foster “Bert Disguise our bondage as we will, }Tis woman, woman rules us 8 till. Wrytonian Society; Football, 21, ‘22, ‘23. ‘24; Agriculture Club. ‘22; Basketball, ‘22, ‘24; Class Play. Raymond Ruddock “John A man of few inches, but every inch a man. Wrytonian Society; Football, 23; Operetta, '24; Agriculture Club, '22; Latin Play, '24; Vice President of Class, '24; Joke Editor of Post. ‘25; Class Play, 25. Adeline Langrebe “Addy When duty and pleasure clash—let duty go to smash! Platonian Society; Glee Club. ‘23; Campfire, '23. '24; Campfire Play. ‘24; Oratorical, ‘22; Class Play, ‘25; Home Economics Club. Mary Stirrett “Red A quiet lass, with auburn hair, We would tell you about her But we do not dare! Latin Play. '24; Wrytonian Society. ‘22, ‘23. ‘24. ‘25; Glee Club, '22, ‘23; Senior Class Play, ‘25. Lois Harder “Cotton If worry were the only cause for death Then I would live forever. Platonian Society; Operetta, ■22. ‘24; Glee Club. 22. 23. '24. ‘25; Sec. and Treas, Platonian Society, '25; Home Economics Club. '25; Society Editor of Post, ‘25; Cantata, ‘25; Dramatic Club, '25, Class Play. ‘25. - Twenty-one A.T. H. S. T H E P O S T 1925 Irwin Shonkwiler “Possy A fair damsel looked at him and a blvsh suffused his cheek. Wrytonian Society; Class Secretary, 24; Football, 23, '24; Basketball, '24, '25; Agriculture Club, '22, '23; Argi-culture Judging Team, '23, ’24; Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Post Staff, '25; Class Play, 25. William Kamm “Bill” The mildest of manners with the rarest of minds. Plutonian Society; Treasurer of Class, 22; President of Class, 23: Football, 22, 23. ‘24; Basketball. '22, '25, '24. 25; Agriculture Judging Team, '23, '24; Agriculture Club, '23; Athletic E-ditor of Post, '25. Class Play, '25. Gladys Wildman “Peanut” Modesty is the citadel of beauty and virtue. Wrytonian Society; Glee Club. '22. '23, '24. '25; Operetta, '22: Latin Play, 24; Home Economics Club, '25; Senior Class Play, '25. Esther Harshbarger “Becky She needs no eulogy, she speaks for herself. Wrytonian Society; Glee Club, 'll, '23, '24, 25; Camp-lire, '22, '23, '24; Campfire Play. '22; Operetta, '24; Home Economics Club, ‘25; Class Play. 25. Paul Evans “Musty We (jive as in the world we pass, Three cheers for the Comedian of the Senior Class. Plutonian Society, ’ll, ‘23. 24. '25; Football, ‘23. '24; Latin Play '22, '23; Calendar Editor of Post, '25; Operetta. '24; Class Play, '25; Cantata, '25. Helen Garret “Hainie” A dancing shadow shape that comas where sunshine gleams and soft winds blow. Wrytonian Society, 'll, 23. 24. '25; Latin Play, 22, '23; Operetta, '22, '24, '25; Glee Club. 22. 23. '24, 25; Camp Fire, 'll, 23, 24; Camp Fire Play, ‘24; Economics Club, '25; Cantata, '25; Public Speaking Play, ‘22; Class Play, 25; Dramatic Editor of Senior Class Staff, 25. Twenty-two J 925 THE P O S T A.T. H. S. “GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN” On January 15, 1924, we were caused to lose a very loyal member of our class. Miss Bernice Bowman, who left with her parents to make her future home at Ontario, California. She has made her plans to enter the Chaffey Union High School and will there be able to graduate with the 1925 class. Bernice had the distinction of being one of the high honor students in our school. The class will miss her but we wish her well in her far western abode. Time and distance can never erase the fond memories that cling to me when I recall the happy days spent with you “dear Seniors”, and while the West is very fascinating, with its wonderful mountains and canyons, yet to me old Jack Frost is the most efficient artist, and home to me is Illinois. Thelma Jean Perrin, Class of 1925, Huntington Park High School, Huntington Park, Calif. Twenty-three A.T.H.S. ________the post__________1925 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four full years of trials, failures, and successes go to make our history interesting. Our high school career has been like a drama and so I shall represent it as such: Act I Time—1921-1922 Place—A. T. H. S The curtain rises on a group of Freshmen surrounded by brand new scenery. They are overwhelmed by the dignified atmosphere and the air of knowledge about the place. They soon recover and elect their class officers for the year. They are given an initiation party by the upper classmen, and then they feel more at home. All during this act the Freshmen display unusual abilities. Some of the members of the class have oratorical ability, so they represent the class in some of the public speaking plays. A few of the boys go out for athletics, but are not successful. Miss Wasson, the class advisor, helps them to plan many entertaining parties and hikes. They prove to be the freshest bunch of Freshies that ever entered the H. S., but as the act closes they are esteemed and honored by all the school. Act II Time—1922-1923 Place—Same Twenty-five egotistical Sophomores take their seats in the middle of the room. Several of the boys go out for athletics and Opal Barnhardt represents the class in the oratorical contest. This act of H. S. drama is taken up mostly with study, and the scholastic records of these Sophomores show a marked improvement. Act III Time—1923-1924 Place—Same Eighteen Juniors take the stage, having lost Ervin Boles, Francis O'Brien, Thelma Perrin, Della Rairden, Margaret Scanling, Joe Walsh, and Kennie Tuttle. It is a very successful year, with all of the class working their hardest, trying to obtain enough money to have an elaborate Junior-Senior reception. They succeed and the banquet goes off with a boom. Bill Kamm, Paul Evans, James Edmondson, and Ervin Shonkwiler represent the class in athletics, and Anna Weatherford displays her ability in the oratorical contest. As the act closes, they make their last step of advancement in this drama; that is, they move over to the last row of seats and call themselves “dignified Seniors”. Act IV Time—1924-1925 Place—Same Having acquired seven new members in our class, our number jumps from eighteen to twenty-five. The same boys represent the class in athletics, with the addition of Louie Lommele, Millard Monroe, and Bert Foster. The class completes several important projects, such as the Lyceum Course, entertainments, and Senior Class Play. In casting their titles, “Seniors,” for a more dignified one, “Graduates,” they look back upon this year as one never to be forgotten, dear to all the hearts of all the class of ’25. Twenty-four J. B. H., ’25. 1925 ______fii'': post ______ A.T.H.S. OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Seniors, knowing that we will soon depart from this sphere of knowledge, and desirous of disposing of our belongings, do, in full realization of what we are doing, bequeath the following: 1 To the Junior Class, the south part of the study hall. 2 To the suffering faculty, a lasting peace of mind. 3 To the Sophies, our dignity. 4 And to the Freshman our sympathy. 5 To any A. T. H. S. student, Millard Monroe leaves the “milk business.” 6 To Stevy, Bill Kamm, gives his basketball ability. 7 To Mary Sanders, for memorie’s sake we give seat 12, row 1. 8 To Lynn Davis, we give John Peter’s height. 9 To Virginia Taylor, Gladys Medaris’ perfect marcelle. 10 Anna Weatherford’s studious nature we give to the Walsh brothers. 11 To Mary Howey, Dorcas Day’s mischieviousness. 12 To Violet Wilkens, Jaunita Harshbarger’s surplus avoirdupois. 13 To Elsie Mae, Adeline Landgrebe bequeaths her quiet demeanor. 14 To Grayce Parks, many noon chats with Stevy. 15 To Gwendolyn Bragg, Esther Harshbarger’s short dresses. 16 To Sara Edmonson, Mary Sterritt’s red hair. 17 To Helen Harshbarger, Raymond Ruddock’s ability to “cut-up” in class. 18 To Johnny Lewis, Paul Evan’s ability to get a date. 19 To Lorene Moore, Bernice Starr’s place on High Honor roll. 20 Helen Garrett’s ability “to move” to Pauline Harshbarger. 21 To Edna Dorjahn, Louie Lommelle’s privilege to “stall” in classes. 22 To Mildred Kincaid, Opal Barnhardt’s “make-up.” 23 To Lorraine Lewis, a lesson in lady-like manners from Gladys Wild- man. 24 To Edith Harshbarger, many pleasant days with Montelle. 25 To Gatch Abrams, we bequeath Lois Harder’s popularity. 26 To Alvin and Viola, we, the Seniors wish all the luck in the world. 27 To Blaine Pierson, we bequeath Ervin Shonkwiler’s friends. 28 To Otto Greve, James Edmonson’s place on basketball team. 29 To our Post Graduates we wish another year of H. S. life. 30 We express in behalf of Bernard Wilkerson our sincerest regrets that Nina Erhardt cannot graduate with the class of ’25. 31 To Grace Utterback, I, Bert Foster, bequeath the rest of my life 32 To any of the Freshies, Ralph Marty’s “pony” on which to ride to Lntin Class 33 To the Class of ’26 good luck in editing a “Post.” Witnesses: Signed. E. D. Walters. THE SENIORS. Edna M. Moore. Twenty-five A.T. H.S. _________THE POST__________ 1925 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY From America’s Who’s Who 1. Anna Weatherford—Champaign, Illinois. Head of Science Department at U. of I. Completed new experiment on vitamines. 2. Dorcas Day—New York City, N. Y.—Langrebd Vaudeville; Clown and clog dancing specialty. 3. Opal Barnhardt—Macedonia, District—Mrs. Harry Hickson. Won State championship for her Plymouth Rock Hens. 4. Bernice Starr—Los Angeles, California—Head of Foreign Language department. Renowned by her extensive travels through European countries. 5 Mary Stirrett—Dayton, Ohio—Mrs. Leo Harshbarger. Private Secretary to husband, who owns largest garage in the world. 6. Gladys Wildman—Atwood, Illinois.—Mrs. Ralph Cordts. Manager of large poultry farm. Sold more eggs in six weeks than any one in whole U. S. 7. Ervin Shonkwiler—Sharpsburg, Maryland—Professor of schools in Maryland. Doing a great deal of research work in American History. 8. William Kamm—Oxford, England. Coach of Athletics team at Oxford. Married Princess Lean-a-ginst-her. Noted for his popularity. 9. John Peter—Washington, D. C. Private Secretary to President. His wife, the talented Miss Singlow in noted for her wonderful alto voice. 10. James Edmondson—Indianapolis, Indiana. Professional Ball Player Athletic Supervisor of Indiana. 11. Ralph Marty—Sacramento, California. Head of Irrigation D t. of California; farmer, owner of famous Crabtree Ranch. 12. Kenneth Harshbarger—Elma, Washington. Owner of largest lumber mill in the whole world. His wife, formerly Elsie Brumsfield, noted for her fancy dancing. 13. Millard Monroe—Atwood, Illinois. “Monroe Dairy” richest cream in seven states. 14. Louie Lommle—New York City, N. Y. Operator of largest radio station in world. His wife, Leatha Goodson, is serving as his bookkeeper. 15. Lois Harder—Tuscola, Illinois. Owner of Harder Cafeteria, member of “Le Cercle Francaise,” of “Mask and Wig Club.” 16. Lola Mechling—San Francisco, California. Head Nurse of State Hospital. Member of Chemistry club. 17. Gladys Medaris—Chicago, Illinois. Famous Beauty Parlor. Husband the Honorable Lord For-give-me. 18. Adeline Langrebe—Hammond, Illinois. Mrs. Chenoweth, owner of millinery and stylish dress store. Noted for her modern styles. 19. Helen Garrett—New York City. Leading Lady in Superior Vaudeville. Renowned for her wonderful singing and her toe dancing. 20. Paul Evans—Atlanta, Georgia. Manager and owner of Evans Hatpin Factory. Won prize at world automobile race in 1925. 21. Raymond Ruddock—Atlanta, Georgia. Assistant manager of Evans Hatpin Factory. Leader of Allied Hatpin worker’s strikes. 22. Bernard Wilkerson—Pierson Station. Owner of General Merchandise Store. Renowned for book, “Economical Use of Money.” Wife, Nina Erhardt. 23. Bert Foster—Urbana, Illinois. Author of “Foster’s Electrical Twenty-six THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Engineering.” Inventor of Best Electrical Engine. Wife, Grace Utter-back. 24. Jaunita Harshbarger—Madison, Wisconsin. Head of English Department at University of Wisconsin. Renowned for melodious poetry. 25. Esther Harshbarger—Tuscola, Illinois. Mrs. Dean Jones. Private Secretary to husband who owns largest general merchandise store in the city of Tuscola. THE LYCEUM COURSE The Senior class presented to the public, during the winter term of 1924-’25, a Dennis Lyceum program, consisting of four numbers. The profits realized from the course, were used in the making of the school annual. The first number, the Delaware Duo, was presented on Oct. 7, in the High School auditorium. The two young ladies presented an interesting program consisting of both vocal and instrumental music, and readings. Costumes were used to a great advantage. The second number of the course, the Ambassador Quartet, was given Nov. 22. The quartet proved to be quite a success. They entertained a large appreciative audience with music, both popular and classical. The third number, the Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartet, was presented on Dec. 13. Their program which consisted of old plantation melodies, camp meeting shouts, and old negro spirituals was very good. They succeeded in keeping the attention of the audience during their entire program, a thing to be proud of. The last number of the course, the Five Mountaineers, was given on the evening of Feb. 14. The Mountaineers gave a realistic portrayal of Italian mountain life with native costumes, songs, tunes, and instruments. This number formed a good ending for the Lyceum course. Twenty-seven THE PCS T A,T. H. S. 1925 CLASS PLAY “AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW” Cast cf Characters Robert Preston, a Lawyer .................... Millard Monroe Douglas Brown, a Football Player ..................... John Peters Dick Preston, the Groom .............................. Paul Evans Stanley Palmer, “Hawkins, the Butler” ........ Kenneth Harshbarger Ted Whitney, Captain of the Varsity................... Ralph Marty Jack Austin, Preston’s Secretary ............... Irwin Shonkwiler Marion Dayton, a Ward of Preston......................Lois Harder Nellie Preston, a Bride .............................. Helen Garrett Louise Ross, known as Miss Grayson..................Opal Barnhardt Phyllis Lane, a Football Enthusiast.............. Anna Weatherford Kathleen Knox, Chairman of the Rushing Committee, Adeline Landgrebe The “Imp”, a Freshman ................................ Dorcas Day Emily Elliott, with a Conscience ........... Juanita Harshbarger Jane, a Maid With a Taste for Literature .......... Lola Mechling Mrs. Brown, Step-mother of Douglas Brown ............. Mary Stirrett Polly Price ....................................... Gladys Wildman Elsa Ernst......................................... Opal Barnhardt Marjorie Arnold .............................. Esther Harshbarger Marie Swift .......................................... Bernice Starr Molly Bruce ....................................... Gladys Medaris STORY The scenes of the play are located in a college town. The students are practicing for a football game with a rival college team and much interest in the outcome is shown. It develops that Douglas Brown, a football expert from another college, is in town on business connected with his father’s estate; and to distract attention enters the college. Phyllis Lane induces him to consent to play with the team at the request of the captain, a love romance being created thereby. Robert Preston, a lawyer, secretly loves Marion Dayton, his ward, and she reciprocates. He intrusts the combination of his safe to her and tells her of a packet of important papers lying therein. Louise Ross and her mother, Mrs. Brown, stepmother of Douglas, learn that a second will disinheriting them has been found and is among the papers in Preston’s safe. They plot to obtain possession of the document at a mask ball given by Marion. Louise wears a costume identical with that of Marion’s deceives Preston, learns from him the combination of the safe, obtains the papers by the aid of Jack Austin, unaware of the fact that the original packet has been removed by Preston and other documents substituted. The “Imp,” a girl student, sees and recognizes her. Preston enters and recognizes Jack, who is assisting Louise in the belief that she is Marion, and convinced that Jack meditates robbery, upbraids him. Marion enters and comprehending the situation as she Twenty-eight 1925__________thk post A.T.H.S. fancies, she shields Jack by assuming the guilt. Her innocence is finally established by the “Imp,” who exposes Louise. Meanwhile Douglas wins the game for the team and realizes that he loves Phyllis, but when he learns that she has trifled with him he becomes cool. This, however, passes away and happiness follows. When Marion’s self-sacrificing effort to save Jack is brought to Preston’s attention through the exposure of Louise’s duplicity, he discovers that he loves her and their dream of the pot of gold at “The End of the Rainbow” is happily realized. BACCALAUREATE Prayer .......... Glee Club Choir .... Scripture Reading- Solo ............ Sermon........... Glee Club Choir .... High School Glee Club ... Supt. E. D. Walters Miss Harriett Tate _____Prof. W. A. Pratt High School Glee Club COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Music ..................... Invocation ................ Salutatory ................ Address: “Dying on Third” Music ..................... Valedictory ............... Presentation of Diplomas ... Senior Class Song ......... Benediction ... ....... ... -----.............. Instrumental ................ Rev. G. W. Rippey ...................... Bernice Starr ... .... Roscoe Gilmore Stott, Litt. D. ...................... Instrumental ................ Anna Weatherford ................ O. A. Weatherford President of the Board of Education ...................... Seniors ’25 ________________ Rev. B. H. Pinkston Twenty-nirie THE POST A.T.H.S. 1925 X-JT-M-ZZ Fooq c. ov-tf e ITS THe Thirty 1925__________the post_______A.T.H.S. Thirty-one A.T.H.S._________the post_________ 1925 JUNIOR CLASS Bottom row, left to right: Mildred Kincade, Alvena Quick, Violet Wilkins, Edith Harshbarger, Miss Moore, Lorene Moore, Gwendolyn Bragg, Mary Sanders, Olive Neal, Mildred Bushnell, Oakley Neal. Second row: Opal Dickey, Viola Braithwaite, Virginia Taylor, Pauline Kennedy, Wilma Manaugh Elizabeth Bell, Lillian Alverson, Helen Harshbarger, Lois Dukeman, Hazel Livengood, Grace Utterback, William Starr, Hardy Wolford. Third row: Vernon Cordts, Steven Sanders, Dorothy Auld, Elsie Brumsfield, Edna Dorjohn, Pauline Harshbarger, Leona Foreman, Sarah Edmonson, Pauline Graham, Frank Traxler, Troy Reedy, Howard Quick. Fourth row: Oscar Stevenson, Alvin Weatherford, Gatch Abrams, Austin Shaw, Leaman Quick, Calvin Stapp, Ted lay, Haskel Shook, Homer Mechling, Donald Montgomery, Russell Wilk rson, MonteHe Wolvertaj Thirty-two THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. THE JUMBLE JUNIOR HISTORY Three short, happy years ago We Freshmen entered dumb and slow. Seeking knowledge was our main goal We are three-fourths up the knowledge knoll. From over the hills and far away We collected the clowns of the country round Tinted with intellect and wit astray The world was sure surprised that day. Initiation our “inducto.” Affiliation was not slow. “Upward, Onward” was our motto. Teachers passing our “propello.” Basketball stars we had a-plenty Grid-iron men were not so many. Singers, speakers, actors too But as to scholars rather few. Now our journeys nearly ending, Onward rapidly we’re wending, The heights still gleam thru diverging rays And segregated go our ways. Thirty-three AS WE KNOW THE JUNIORS Name Prevailing Chamcteristics Alvena Quick Alvin Weatherford Austin Shaw Calvin Stapp Donald Montgomery Dorothy Auld Edith Harshbarger Edna Dorjahn Elsie Brumfield Elizabeth Bell Frank Traxler Gatch Abrams Grace Utterback Her giggle Optimistic views Soberness His smooth hair His English ability Long hair Shingle bob Her walk Her height Peroxide blonde Importance Short dresses Gwendolyn Bragg Hardy Wolford Haskel Shook Hazel Livengood Stubbornness His correct English Worrying Quietness Helen Harshbarger Homer Mechling Howard Quick Leaman Quick Leona Foreman Lillian Alverson Lorene Moore Mary Sanders Mildred Bushell Mildred Kincade Boisterousness Good looks Loudness Eating Bashfulness Her blonde tresses Peculiarities Coyness Her glasses Gray matter Present Occupation Getting date for Rena ....... Interior decorator .......... Working French .............. Working in the lab........... Typing ...................... Chaperoning Vernon .......... Watching that Overland ...... Keeping track of G. W........ Entertaining Mike ........... Driving a Reo ............... Keeping out of work ......... Keeping track of his girls .. Conference with Bert between periods ................... Keeping pace with L. H....... Working physics ............. Typing ...................... Studying .................... Flirting .................... Solving physics .............. Playing basketball ........... Dreaming ..................... Working her boy friends ...... Sewing ....................... Grieving over lost Latin ..... Riding in a roadster ......... Grieving over lost friends.... Keeping up with Elsie......... Chief Ambition To go to Millikin To be a good sport To play on football team Radio announcer To be a basketball star To have beaux To own a garage To marry a football player To have a nightly date Another football banquet To become a prize fighter To become Pres, of Class of 26 To become a Foster To be an Old Maid To be an orator To work less To have entertainers from mascu line sex Anything To be friendly with 0. N. Virginia Taylor To be an inventor To go with R. R. To be humorous To become an opera singer To miss freight trains To beat V. TVs time To become an algebra shark H SC W o H VO to in h- vO ISi C-n AS WE KNOW THE JUNIORS Name Prevailing Characteristics Present Occupation Chief Ambition Montelle Woolverton ...... His appearance Oakley Neal .............. Plumpness ..... Olive Neal ............... Marcel ........ Oscar Stevenson ... Austin Shaw ....... Pauline Graham .... Pauline Harshbarger Pauline Kennedy ... Russell Wilkerson .... Sarah Edmonson .... Stephen Sanders ... Ted Jay ........... Thelma Carroll .... Troy Reedy ........ Vernon Cordts....... Viola Braithwaite .... Violet Wilkins..... Virginia Taylor.... Wayne Reedy ....... William Starr ..... Wilma Manaugh ..... Opal Dickey ....... Legs ........... Soberness ...... Her crutches ... Good looks ..... Four eyes ...... Sleepy ......... Boisterous ..... Build .......... Curly hair ..... Eloquent speech Extreme height . Chessy-cat grin . Always neat..... Beauty ......... Seriousness .... Mischievousness Wastefulness .... Happy go lucky Smiling ....... Mechanic ............. Eating................ Running the Juniors .. Sneezing ............. Translating French ... Entertaining 0. H..... Chauffering for Esther . Studying ............. Athletics ............ Keeping track of Leona Janitor .............. Taking long walks .... Keeping track of J. E. Studying history ..... Entertaining ......... Reading .............. Telling jokes ........ Arguing .............. Stuffing typewriters . Keeping score ........ Gossiping ............ Cooking .............. To always have a chaperone To own a candy farm To have perfect order in class meeting To be “Star” center Play on football team Sit in the front seat To have an ideal To have multitudes of friends To get off blue list To invade L. Q.’s coupe again To be a musician To have lost nerve to ask her (?) To see all basketball games To type 100 words a minute To fill up the Ford To become a singer To become a history teacher To always be (a) Quick To be a basketball player To be a carpenter To stay on honor roll To be a Foods Teacher 2: s c . I 5 0 . H W 0 o H THE P O S T A.T. H. S. 192 Thirty-six 1925 THE POST A.T. H. S. Thirty-seven A.T.H.S. _________the post________ 192S SOPHOMORE CLASS Top row, left to right: Mr. Jackson, Morris Bridges, Hershel Barnhardt, Sanford Elliott, Frank Stirrett, Jack Taylor, Glenn Rose, William Hussey, Lloyd Harder. Second row, left to right: Oscar Williamson, Leonard Simpson, Junior Vermillion, Alfred Moore, Blaine Pierson, Wayne Reedy, Lowell Doty. Third row, left to right: Walter Brewer, Katherine Bell, Irene Kennedy, Elner Shook, Hazel Reighley, Johnny Lewis, Glenn Utterback. Fourth row, left to right: Mary Howey, Opal Hunt, Thelma Carroll, Margaret Randall, Carrie Edmonson, Helen Gilpin, Nellie Auld, Leatha Goodson. Thirty-eight 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY We entered the A. T. H. S. on September 3, 1923. There were thirty-six of us, but by the second semester we had lost Ruth Lowman, Guy Arnett, Lottie Koebel, Alden Wierman, Lewis Peter, Glenn Arnett, and Howard Phillips by the wayside. We were in “misera” most of the first few weeks, as we would be sitting in Senior English class, and then discovering that was not our Algebra class. After a hurried explanation to the teacher, we would rush out of the room to escape the laughter that was sure to follow. We lived on thus until after the Initiation party. We lived through that, and forgot our worries until Semester Exams. We anxiously awaited our grades, and few of us “flunked.” Our class officers were Helen Gilpin, president; Letha Goodson, vice-president; Lowell Doty, treasurer; Mr. Jackson, class advisor. Johnny Lewis and George Vermillion represented our class in football, and four of our class were in the orchestra. Last August we began to feel the qualms of fear at the thought of again facing that vast assembly. We have not felt so self-conscious this year, though, for we were relieved of that long walk from the assembly room door to that “honorary portion” of the assembly reserved for the Freshmen. We have felt much more “dignified,” and we have not missed any classes as we did before—especially during the first weeks! Helena O’Laughlin and Homer Johnson are attending other schools, but Everett Williamson and Cleo Shonkwiler joined our group. Cleo didn’t seem to like us very well, for he left before the second six weeks period elapsed. Blaine Pierson, Alfred Moore, and Johnny Lewis were out for football, while Blaine Pierson and George Vermillion represented us in basket ball. Our class officers as chosen are Sanford Elliott, president; Nellie Auld, vice-president; Leatha Goodson, secretary and treasurer; Mr. Jackson, class advisor. Our class colors are red and white, and our class flowers are red and white carnations. Lives of great men remind us, We should make our lives sublime And by asking foolish questions Take up recitation time. Thirtu-nine THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 SOME HINTS ABOUT OUR BUNCH Letha—O, ain’t I cute? Ask Vernon, he knows. Thelma—Wishes she had red hair. Junior—Sleeps in English class. Helen—0, say Miss Barth Jack—The guy that’ll try anything once. Glen R.—Wait a minute. Frank—Loves mule. Blaine—Our athlete. Morris—O! Fie. Lowell—Radio fan. Carrie—Noted for untieing Sanford’s shoe strings in English II. Nellie—Goes to town in the back end of a Ford. Alfred—Likes to make lantern slides. Herschel—Sleeps late. Opal—Awfully interested in Margaret R. Lloyd—Writes letters to Santa Claus. Sanford—Translates latin for amusement. Margaret—Short dates. Leonard—Famous horse back rider. Irene—Wears a wide belt with a ruffle on it. Elner—Likes to make waffles and griddle cakes. Catherine—Noted for long hair. Grayce—I guess I’ll get me a “Stevedore’’ hat. Johnny—Ask Johnny why he tried to commit suicide. Wayne—Talking to Hazel R.: “I’ll now make you a proposition, and prove by the latter theorem.” Mary H.—Watch her flirt. Glenn U.—I’m satisfied, I have my lessons. Forty THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Forty-one A.T. H. S. _______thf. post________ 192 1'KESHMAN CLASS I Bottom row, left to right: Alfreda O’Laughlin, Thelma Langrebe, Lavon Harsh-barger, Rena Brown, Nina Erhardt, Loraine Lewis, Pauline Carroll, Thelma Erhardt. Second row, left to right: Forrest Foreman, Earl Meece, Ruth Lowman, Bertha Moody, Freda Curtis, Miss Kamm (Advisor), Juanita Greve, Opal Shonkwiler, Charier Burk, Ross Alverson. Third row, left to right: Bernard Walsh, Clarence Green, George Randalls, Edwin Quick, William Harshbarger, Lynn Davis, Carl Stallsworth. Fourth row, left to right: Marvel Snyder, Merritt Ustler, Orville Collins, Claude Baker, Otto Greve, Nicholas Walsh, Guy Arnett, Truman Long, Wayne Buxton. 4 925 _________' h ' post_________ A.T. H. S. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY “On a bright September morn Our Freshman Class was born With our hearts a-auakin’ And our knees a-shakin’ We were a bunch forlorn” And after wandering aimlessly about for a few minutes in the main corridor, we finally bethought ourselves to go up the stairway in search of the assembly room. We asked a very dignified Senior which row of seats we were to sit in. In the latter part of September, we Freshies were entertained by the upper Classmen. There were seven new teachers initiated also. As we went in the east door, green crepe paper hair ribbons and neckties were pinned upon us as the first number of the initiation. Then electricity was applied upon our hands as we touched the handle of the door. Several interesting stunts were done. For instance; two boys in high chairs fed each other water with spoons, and two girls had to propose to two boys. Our class colors are pink and white and our flower is the tea rose. Our class officers are: President, Otto Greve; Vice-president, Nina Erhardt; and Secretary-Treasurer, Claude Baker. The Freshman wiener roast was held October 9, 1924, at Harshbar-ger’s woods. Wiener sandwiches, pickles, and marshmallows were served. Our class has had representatives in Glee Club, Campfire, Literary plays, and one representative in basketball and football, Guy Arnett. Our Freshman days will soon be over, and most of us aspire to be here again next year in the role of Sophomores, who we think will gladly give up their places to us. Pauline Carroll ’28 Forty-three THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 BY THESE SIGNS YE MAY KNOW THEM Lavon H.—Absent-minded. Freda C.—“I don’t care.” Opal S.—Always giggling. Bernard W.—Red curly locks. Juanita G.—Always has her lessons. Nina E.—Class Beauty. Ross A.—Teacher’s pet. John C.—Bluffs the teacher. Truman L.—Never pays attention. Bertha M.—Speaks up in English class. Thelma E.—Tries to make an impression. Rena B.—Laughs at what she doesn’t know. Thelma L.—Always ready to give her opinion. George R.—A quiet fellow. Ruth L.—Never notices the boys. Marvel S.—The thud of his steps. Merritt U.—He loves Latin. Claude B.—Generally goes about frowning. Otto G.—Idol of the Freshman girls. Pauline Carroll, ’28. The freshman’s hat sticks on his head Through every jolt and gesture. The reason why it sticks so tight Is simply—vacuum pressure. Forty-four 1925__________the post_______A.T.H.S. Forty-five A.T.H.S. ________the post_________ 1925 The Commercial department in our High School offers the following-courses: Stenography I-II, Typewriting without Shorthand, Bookkeeping I, and Business Arithmetic. University credit is given for all commercial work which we have in our High School. The department is this year furnished with practically all new equipment consisting of twelve office desks for typewriting, a filing cabinet, mimeograph, and paper knife. The enrollment in the Commercial Department is much larger than ever before. The Commei-cial students this year have done much work for the various departments in the High School. All students have been very much interested in their work and have made perceptible progress. The Piatt county Commercial Contest is to be held at Atwood on April 11. We are also entering the District contest which is to be held in Decatur, April 26. Forty-six [925 ______THE POST AT. H. S. MANUAL TRAINING Left to right: Millard Monroe, William Hussey, Raymond Ruddock, Lowell Doty, Wayne Reedv, Coach Jackson, Hershel Barnhardt, Oakley Neal, Maurice Bridges, George Vermillion. THE BIOLOGY GLASS Forty-seven THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 COOKING CLASS Left to right: Freeda Curtis, Thelma Landgrebe, Alfreda O’Loughlin, Hazel Reighley, Berneice Bowman, Helen Garrett, Alvena Quick, Gwendolyn Bragg, Juanita Harshbarger, Elsie Brumsfield, Violet Wilkens, Elner Shook, Catherine Bell, Leatha Goodson, Opal Dickey. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT The Home Economics Department offers a three year course, which is as complete a course as one will find in any of the High Schools in the state. The department is organized under the Smith Hughes Act, and University credit is given for all three years of the Home Economics work. The undersclassmen may take either Foods or Clothing, of which a year of each is offered. In the Foods class, the girls study the classes of foods and the function of each; learn to plan, prepare, and serve all well balanced meals; study table setting, table etiquette, food marketing, food production and manufacture, etc. In addition to this a certain amount of project work is required, and as one piece of project work, the class serves hot lunches during the winter months to the student body. The Clothing class learns to plan and construct a variety of garments, learns to care for and repair clothing, and in connection, studies textiles and principles of costume design and clothing selection. The Junior-Senior Course is one in Home-making. This work is divided into six units, two in dressmaking, and a unit each of House Construction, House Furnishing, Household Management, and Home Nursing and Dietetics. The purpose of this course is to train the girls for efficient home-making, and to teach them their responsibility to society. Forty-eight 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. AGRICULTURE CLASS First row, left to right: Carl Stallsworth, Wayne Buxton, Forest Foreman, Earl Meece, Leonard Simpson. Second row, left to right: Jack Taylor, Blaine Pierson, Lloyd Harder, Evert Williamson, Clarence Green, Walter Brewer, Glen Rose. Third row, left to right: Orville Collins, John Lewis, Otto Greve, Austin Shaw, Mr. Shuman, Claud Baker, Frank Sterritt. AGRICULTURAL activities Our department built a miniature farm for the fall festival. In addition, 30 samples of corn were shown. Frank Traxler raised 107 bushels of corn on one acre with Blaine Pierson and Jack Taylor trailing with 96 and 94 bushels respectively. Seven places out of eight were taken by Atwood boys in the Arthur corn show. The utility score card for corn was visualized by placing ears on an easel and exhibited at the Douglas County Institute. Atwood won second in the Douglas County corn judging contest. Vernon Cordts and Lloyd Harder also raised ton litters weighing 2150 and 2200 in 180 days respectively. The one hundred bushel corn club and ton litter club will be emphasized as major projects in 1925. Forty-nine A.T.H.S. ______________________the post_1925 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT THE SOLAR SYSTEM AS SEEN BY SKATERS One cold, bleak December day my friend and I started for the creek to learn to ice skate. Since we both could work our feet on roller skates fairly well, we thought that it would be no trouble at all to skate on the ice. After a walk of about a mile we came to the creek. We made our way to the ice which was at least a half-foot in thickness. I was the first to get the last strap buckled on my skates. I stood up fully confident of myself. Having a beginner’s luck, I took the first few strokes with great success. I began to think that I was going to be a wonderful skater “right off the reel.” By this time my friend was on her feet making the same attempt and having the same success. I turned to look at her and lost my balance. First I lunged forward, grabbing at the air. Then I found myself almost bent double backwards. All this time I was sliding around until after a few more jerks I hit a snag and up flew my feet and down went my head. I don’t believe I ever sat down so quickly in my life. I know I never will see such wonderful heavenly bodies again. At first there were two suns and then six moons, and then different colored stars began to shine in broad daylight. I saw a ringed Saturn sailing through space. The next thing I knew was that someone was about to split herself laughing. Turning my head I saw that it was my friend; but that laugh died on her lips right then and there, for she had lost control of the tricky skates and was going through her daily dozen. Then she sat down just as easy as the person whose chair has been pulled from under him. A few minutes later she was sitting along side of me talking of the beautiful green trees in the dead of winter. Finally, she got her senses back and told me about the wonderful northern lights that she had seen. We looked at each other and began to laugh, for each was thinking how comical the other looked as she fell. We took off our skates for we had enough skating for that day, and trudged wearily homeward, getting stiffer and sorer at every step. Gladys Medaris, ’25. I'ifty 1925 _________the post________ A.T.H.S. DRIVING FROM THE REAR SEAT “Isn’t it fun to go shopping—oh! Henry look! Look!-oh! I just thought sure that that big truck would hit us—What was I saying? Oh, Yes! Dear are you sure you don’t see a street car? I am sure I saw one as we rounded that—Oh, please be careful!—curve back there. You know that the least excitement causes me to faint. Oh! My what a scare! How that whistle screeched! It sure racked my nerves. Henry, dear, don’t drive so near the middle of the street. A big truck might come along and knock us over. No. I didn’t mean for you to get in the ditch. Now that’s right. Please don’t smoke along here, give all your attention to the wheel, and do look out for the cars. Oh! My! What a bump. It seems as though there wouldn’t be such bumps on city streets. Henry, we turp at the next corner. Oh! I thought you might have forgotten, Henry? Please don’t swear, you shock me. You should appreciate me more than that. Oh! Here’s a railroad track. Henry, there’s a train! Oh! Why I was sure I heard one. Perhaps I am a little nervous. Here’s where we stop, Henry. Drive up a little closer to the side. Oh! What a relief to have mv feet on solid ground again.” Olive Neal, ’26. WELCOMING THE NEW NEIGHBOR “Good afternoon, Mrs. Clark. I am your next door neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Yes, I’ll come in a while, that is if you aren’t busy. I do think it makes newcomers feel so much better if their neighbors only go and get acquainted. It does seem as though the people here are always so slow about that. Now there’s Mrs. Crosby, why she never goes to see—OH! you say she has already been here. Well, I’m certainly glad she’s getting a little more sen—Well, I mean, you know, friendly. Of course you know some people act so sort of uppish like. But just the same you are in a good neighborhood and have good neighbors, and I wouldn’t say anything about any of them for anything. I certainly do hope you like your new home; and the children, how do they like it? You know some of the people, when they heard that you had eight children began to kick just terrible about it. But I says to them, says I. Now you know that being minister’s children they are bound to be good, and they will be no trouble whatever.” “Besides,” says I, “I know some children right here in this town that aren’t exactly angels.” They rather calmed down then, that is, most of them did. I was aiming mostly at Judge Benson’s son. They do say he is just a fright and he is only eighteen. Why last—yes, it was last Tuesday night, they said he didn’t get home from a party until four o’clock the next morning and then they had to carry him upstairs, he was that tipsy. Thej don’t know where he gets it, but they’re trying mighty hard to find out. But there, I really mustn’t bother you any longer for I know you must be busy straightening things up. The last family was so careless and not any too clean. We all said we’d certainly be glad when a more orderly family got in here. Well, I’ll be over again real soon and get bettei acquainted. I know you will like this town and the people too when vou know them better. I really must be going, so you come ovei any time that you care to come, and you’ll be very welcome. Goodbye, goodbye. Hazel Livengood, ’26. Fifty-one TIIE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 THE WRONG SUITCASE The train came puffing around the curve and slowed up for the station. The impatient young salesman snatched his suitcase from the platform and sprang on board before the train had fairly stopped. He was already late for the next town on his schedule. The train pulled out and the salesman chewed his lip and watched the landscape which seemed to him to go by exceedingly slow. At last his stop was reached. He picked up his suitcase and performed another flying leap down the aisle. He cleared the steps at a jump and started for the first house in sight. He arrived there and began viciously pushing the door bell. A lady appeared. “Good morning, madam,” he said breathlessly. “I have here a very fine line of brushes which with your permission I would like to show you.” “Certainly you may,” she replied. The man briskly unlocked the suitcase. Still talking of the merits of his brushes. He put one hand in the bag and drew forth a long black, silk stocking. He swallowed nervously and decided to try again. This time he gingerly pulled out a mass of pink silk and lace negligee. The situation became strained. The young man, by this time very red around the ears, began backing down the steps stammering, “a-a-ah-h-h,” to the tune of the door being shut in his face. And back at the station a young girl went marching off to a week-end party carrying a suitcase filled with neatly packed brushes. Pauline Kennedy, ’26. TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE BELL RANG I came to school just ten minutes before the bell rang. I was very much afraid I would have to go to class without my English, but I hurried into the assembly and threw open my desk lid thinking to at least make some attempt at getting it. Our last lesson had been about the life of Addison. I turned to that place but found no marks showing whether we were to go on or not. I thought it might have been in our “Golden Treasury,” and I immediately began to ramsack my desk for that book. I looked all through it, under the names of Collins, Cowper, Dryden, Goldsmith and several others, trying to find where I had marked our assignment. However, all was in vain. I glanced up at the clock which showed that five minutes had slipped away since I came in. I almost lost hope of finding an English assignment at all, when I thought hopefully of our Composition and Rhetoric book. After hunting a half minute or so in my desk, I finally found the book that our friend, Hitchcock, was proud of. 1 turned page after page, but no where could I find any thing that appeared to be an assignment. I then decided to ask a neighbor for our assignment, and was very much surprised as well as happy to find out that there was no assignment for English. I looked up at the clock and found that there was just three minutes until the bell rang, so I decided to spend that time resting, after the strenuous period of time I had spent on my English lesson. William Kamm. Fifty-two 1925 _________thk post________ A.T.H.S. THE MYSTERIOUS FLAPPER You can tell me of Mark Twain’s sarcastic humor, or of the funny sights seen in America’s or Europe’s large cities, but I’ll wager you that I saw the funniest one. It all happened during the Christmas holidays while I was riding on a crowded street car. I was jolting and jangling along with the rest of them, now and then, giving a frantic clutch at nothing as I was thrown sideways by the lurch of the car, when my attention was suddenly drawn to the fact that all the men were stretching their necks at something. I happened to glance casually up and see the entrance of the modern flapper. Her legs were encased in nude stockings with the fancy roll down now taking the place of galoshes. She had on a coat of the smartest cut and as she took her small dainty steps I saw an edge of the latest pattern of dresses. On her head was a smart poke hat from under which a wisp of her hair coyly peeped forth. In her lips was a cigarette, the smoke of which completely covered the rest of her face. In a moment everyone was offering her their seat while poor me clutched a strap. She seated herself and for a time I forgot her until suddenly “Wayne Street” was called out in loud tones. At this the flapper gathered her bundles and stood up prepared to leave. The next thing I knew the flapper was sprawled out on the floor and from the language and tone of voice we discovered that instead of a she it was a he. Can’t you see those men kicking themselves for offering the flapper a seat? Violet Wilkins, ’26. THE RACE It was almost dark; the usual starry glow was almost imperceptible. There were no clouds and the whole heavens seemed one inky pool. The mountains across the lake seemed exceptionally high. John had been walking for some time. He had still about two miles to go, but in those two miles came the darkest stretch of all—past the little school house. No, this did not annoy John, at least it had never done so before. Still, there was something about the humid atmosphere that gave John a new and peculiar feeling. At first he could not imagine what it was. Suddenly, for some unknown reason, the name of Willie, the crazy boy, flashed in his mind. He almost stopped, then slowly but surely began to increase his pace. As he approached the secluded little school house he could see its white sides dimly through the foliage. The two windows on each side of the door gave the ramshackled building the appearance of a death’s head. Had not Willie sworn, as one demented, that he would murder some one that night? A light breeze began to blow and cooled John’s perspiring forehead. The same breeze broke a twig on one of the trees, scaring the boy almost to death. John decided to walk past the school house on tip toe. He picked up a big stick and set out. He had done well and was almost out of the danger zone, when he heard a low, harsh chuckle behind him. He turned his head. There was Willie. John increased his pace. So did Willie. All the heart had gone out of John now. He broke into a run, but Willie was after him in an instant. Horrible thoughts of being found dead flashed through John’s mind. He closed his eyes and decided to yield to the inevitable. There was a light tap on his shoulder and a husky, “Tag, vou’re it'” He turned quickly but Willie was running like a scared rabbit. Edna Dorjan. Fifty-three A.T. II. S. T H E POST 19 2 5 Fifty-four THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Football season found us with about twenty-five candidates reporting for practice. Coach Jackson faced a tough proposition for he had to build up an almost altogether new line, Ted Jay and Paul Evans were the only linemen left us from last year. Also early in the season our backfield became crippled by the loss of Alvin Weatheford who received a broken leg in the game at Arthur. Our next full back, Lowell Doty was injured in the following game at Monticello. Although we did not win all our games there were very few teams that were not scored upon by Atwood. We may be classed as a losei', but in summing up, we may say : Losers but not quitters, inexperienced, but willing to learn, playing against odds, but always in the game tells the story of the football teams of A. T. H. S. foi the season 1924. Fifty-five A.T.H. S. _______the post_________ 1925 FOOTBALL BOYS Bottom row, left to right: Millard Monroe, Blaine Pierson, John Lewis, James Edmonson, Oscar Stevenson, Paul Evans, Guy Arnett. Second row: Austin Shaw, Ervin Shonkwiler, William Kamm, Ralph Marty, Bert Foster, Homer Mechling, Louie Lommelle, Coach Jackson. Third row: Lynn Davis, William Starr, Lowed Doty, Claude Baker, Otto Greve, Russell Wilkerson, Vernon Cordts, Alfred Moore. Beinent, 6; Atwood, 3 Bement won a hard fought football game from Atwood on the last day of the Atwood Fall Festival. Atwood nut over a place kick in the second quarter which gave them a 3 to 0 lead in the first half. In the third period, Bement started a passing game, and succeeded in putting over a touchdown. Atwood was unable to work the ball within scoring distance of the goal in the last period, and the score remained 6 to 3 in Bement’s favor. This was the first contest for Coach Jackson’s boys, while Bement came back in good shape after a 6 to 0 defeat at Newman the previous week-end. Atwood, 7; Arthur, 0 Atwood went to Arthur to play them a festival game and came out with the score 7 to 0 in their favor. Captain Marty carried the ball over for a touchdown in the first five minutes of play and point was added after touchdown. Reeder played a good game for Arthur while Mar1;y made most of Atwood’s gains. Although we won a victory we paid dearly for it, for in this game Alvin Weatherford received a broken leg. Areola Seconds, 35; Atwood Seconds, 0 Areola’s Seconds took a one sided victory from Atwood’s Seconds here by a score of 35 to 0. The Atwood Seconds were outclassed throughout the game but made several good plays. Atwood completed several passes but failed to make a touchdown off of any. Fifty-six 1925______' ' host ___ A.T. H. S. FOOTBALL LINEUP Left to right: Ervin Shonkwiler, Homer Mechling, William Kamm, Ted Jay, Ralph Marty, John Lewis, Louie Lomelle, James Edmondson, Oscar Stephenson, Paul Evans, Guy Arnett. Atwood, 7; Monticello, 9 Atwood played in hard luck up at Monticello and lost the game 9 to 7. Atwood scored a touchdown in the first quarter, and held Monticello to a drop kick in the second quarter. Atwood scored another touchdown, but the referee blew his whistle when the pigskin was a loose ball, and it cost Atwood the game. Monticello scored another touchdown in the third period which threw them two points ahead of Atwood. Areola, 49; Atw'ood, 0 Areola took a one sided victory from Atwood by the top heavy score of 49 to 0. The Areola team were on their toes at all times of the game and played a good game of football. Pollack was the outstanding star of the Areola team. Areola was heavier than Atwood and there are very few football teams that have a backfield as fast as Areola. Sullivan, 19; Atwood, 17 Atwood traveled down to Sullivan to play a team that we had heard so much about. Everyone at Atwood expected us to get beat almost as bad as we were by Areola. A touchdown was scored by Atwood in the first quarter. Point was added after touchdown, making the score 7 to 0 in favor of Atwood. Atwood scored a place kick in the same quarter, making the score 10 to 0. In the second quarter Atwood made 7 points while Sullivan made 13. Sullivan made a touchdown in the third period and no more scoring was done in the entire game, and the game ended 19 to 17 in favor of Sullivan. Fifty-seven THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Atwood, 17; Bement, 12 Atwood went to Bement with revenge in their hearts for the defeat that was dealt them at our Fall Festival game. The quarter had not been going on long before Lommele plunged over the line for a touchdown behind perfect interference. Atwood came back in the second quarter and scored another touchdown by a pass to Lommele. Point was made after each touchdown. Bement also scored a touchdown in the second quarter. Bement added another touchdown in the third quarter while Atwood made a place kick in the last quarter. It was a nice day to play football, the only thing against both teams being a rather strong northeast wind. Tuscola, 19; Atwood, 10 Tuscola came over all cocked and primed, ready to pile up a score similar to that of the Areola game. But Atwood was out to fight and surprised more than one Tuscola fan by holding the strong team from the east to a 19 to 10 score. Black was the star for Tuscola, getting two of their three touchdowns, one being from a fifty yard run. Atwood scored their touchdown in the third period, when Monroe intercepted a pass and ran fifty yards for a touchdown. Although Tuscola won the game, they did not have much to say about it, for they had expected to win it by a score of about fifty to nothing. Not only Tuscola but also many Atwood people thought that Atwood was due for a good beating, and it was a pleasant surprise to them, when they learned the score of the game. Lovington, 20; Atwood, 0 Lovington caught Atwood on an off day and managed to pile up a large score. Atwood could not get any pep into their playing and time after time Lovington came straight through the line for gains of five to ten yards. Atwood’s passing attack was much below the standard and not many of the passes were completed. Foster and Piercy made most of the gains for Lovington while Shonkwiler played a good game for Atwood. Atwood’s playing showed that the team was off form, for if they had played like they did in the Tuscola game, the score would have certainly looked better to the Atwood fans. Atwood, 3; Arthur, 0 Atwood gave Arthur their second beating of the season on Thanksgiving morning by the score of 3 to 0. The game was played in the morning because many of the players wanted to see the Tuscola-Arcola game in the afternoon. The game was won through straight football, Atwood not throwing a pass. The Arthur team tried several passes but succeeded in completing only one. The weather was cold and a strong west wind was blowing, which slowed up the game a great deal. This was the last of the season and Atwood was determined to win, and a place kick was made in the second quarter. Arthur was never within scoring distance during the entire game, while Atwood tried two more place kicks, one of which just missed by inches. Captain Marty, Edmonson, Shonkwiler, Kamm, Lommele, Evans, Monroe, and Foster played their last game of football for the Atwood Township High School. Fifty-eight THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Fifty-nine A.T. H. S. T H E P O S T 1925 BASKETBALL Seated, left to right—Howard Quick, Alvin Weatherford, William Kamm, Guy Arnett, Ted Jay, James Edmonson. Standing, left to right—Blaine Pierson, Oscar Stephenson, Coach Jackson, Louie Lommele, Irvin Shonkwiler. The call for basketball material was answered by thirty-five boys and all started training late in November. The early training was devoted to mastering the fundamentals, and much individual instruction was given. After the squad was reduced to fourteen, more time was spent on team work from both the offensive and defensive standpoint. The team developed into a well rounded aggregation, having a fast-breaking offense and a defense that was hard to penetrate. Intramural basketball was played most of the year, and some good prospects were developed for next year. With four letter men and six substitutes returning for next year, the prospects for a good team were never better. Our record for the past season is 16 victories and 4 defeats. Sixty 1925 _____________post_______A.T.H.S. Guy Arnett Guard Guy, the Freshman, has a wonderful career before him. He was one of the best all around players of the squad. He had a band of rooters continually back of him in all his plays. Alvin Weatherford Center Alvin was the center and all around player of the team. He was exceptionally good on offense and will be the pilot of the squad next year. Sixty-one A.T.H.S. ________the post__________1925 James Edmondson Sub Guard James has given the team some real backing and also given some of the first-stringers a race for their positions. Louie Lommele Guard Louie was one of the sub-guards of the season. He was both good on offense and defense. Sixty-two 1925 the post_______A.T.H.S. William Kamm Captain and Forward Kamm was the high score man and captain of our squad. With an unerring eye for the basket and his ready smile he won and kept the hearts of his colleagues and the fans. Howard Quick Forward and Guard The whirlwind of our team; a continual source of trouble to our opponents. Quick was among the high scorers of our squad this season. Sixty-three A.T.H.S.__________the post_________ 1925 Ted Jay Guard Steady and always on the job. Ted has time and again been the wrecker of our opponents’ hopes. ( Irwin Shonkwiler Sub Forward “Possie” was exceptionally fast on the offense and has broken into most of the games this season. Sixty-four 1925 ________________the post A.T.H.S. Oscar Stephenson Sub Center “Steve” our sub-center has improved wonderfully since the first of the season, and should make a strong bid for the team next year. Blaine Pierson Sub Guard Blaine was a consistent guard, taking part in not a few of the games, and will be back to help us next year. Sixty-five THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 BASKETBALL Atwood, 17; Sullivan, 14 Atwood won its first basketball game of the season by defeating Sullivan 17 to 14. The Atwood team did not work as smoothly as they should but did very well for only having one week of practice. The first half ended 11 to 3 in Atwood’s favor but in the last half Sullivan came in strong and almost tied the score. Atwood, 28; Ipava, 7 Atwood had no trouble in defeating Ipava and it showed that one week of practice helps a team a great deal. The game was rather slow, and much fumbling was done by both teams but the game was cleanly fought. Howard Quick was high point man, getting six field goals. Atwood, 25; Alumni, 12 The High School basketeers defeated the alumni in a very rough game of basketball. There was much fouling done by both teams which made the game rather slow. Arnett and Kamm were'high point men for the evening. Elliot played a good game for the Alumni. Atwood Cubs, 10; Decatur Cubs, 14 Coach Rotz brought his second team to Atwood to play a curtain raiser to the High School and Alumni game. This was the second team’s first game and although they were defeated they did not become stage frightened, but played a good game of basketball. Atwood, 30; Deland, 18 Atwood High continued its winning streak by defeating Deland 30 to 18. The first half of the game was a one sided affair, the score being 22 to 4 in favor of Atwood, but in the second half Deland spurted up and though threatened, Coach Jackson’s men maintained their advantage. Atwood, 19; Monticello, 10 Atwood won another victory from Monticello, making it the seventh straight game won in three years. The game was fast and well played, but although Atwood was ahead at all times of the game Monticello put up a real fight. Atwood’s defense showed up well in this game by not letting Monticello get many short shots. The half ended 10 to 5 in Atwood’s favor and almost the same number of points were made in the second half. Sixty-six 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. Atwood, 16; Tuscola, 23 Atwood lost its first game of the season when they played Tuscola. The large gym proved a handicap to the Atwood five and many of the long shots of Atwood fell short. The offense did not work as well as it should and the defense was only fair. However, Atwood put up a fight as the score at the first half was only 13 to 10 in Tuscola’s favor. In the third quarter Tuscola managed to gain enough to make the score 19 to 12. From then on the teams were evenly matched. Atwood Cubs, 28; Beinent Cubs, 23 Atwood Seconds won a game from Bement’s Seconds by a close score of 28 to 23. The teams were evenly matched and the game was a fast one. Shonkwiler and Foster were high point men for Atwood. This game proved that Atwood has plenty of material for the first team when needed. Atwood, 30; Bement, 19 Atwood came back strong after their beatng by Tuscola and won from Bement 30 to 19. Atwood offense worked better than in the previous game but many short shots were missed. The only time that Bement threatened to get any way near Atwood’s score was in the third quarter when the score was 16 to 22. After this, however, Atwood was in no great danger. Atwood, 22; Bethany, 17 Atwood took a fast game of basketball from the fast Bethany five by a score of 22 to 17. As Bethany was district champions of last year, everyone looked forward to a hard game, and no one was disappointed, for it proved to be one of the fastest and closest games of the season. Atwood was in the lead at the end of the first quarter but at the half, the score stood 12 to 11 in Bethany’s favor. There was just enough scoring done in the third quarter to make the score 15 to 15. In the last quarter it was very close until the last few minutes, then Atwood dropped in a couple of baskets making the final score 22 to 17. Arcola-Atwood We journeyed to Areola for a try at their basket. We found the basket all right, and amid the cries of “Forty-nine to nothing” from our fans we piled up a score of 43-10 in our favor. Kamm was our high score man with a total of 20 points. The team came home feeling that we were avenged for the defeat that we were handed in football. Oakland-Atwood Feb. 25 Oakland came here with the calm assurance of a victory. When the half was up they still had that feeling with a 12-11 lead. When the final gun sounded they had not been able to keep down the home boys and with a little of their proud feelings gone they accepted the short end of a 27-24 score. Kamm was again our high man with a total of 16 points, and Arnett was second with 8 points chalked up. Sixty-seven THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 TOURNAMENT GAMES Bement-Atwood Bement started off with a rush and rang up four points before the Atwood men scored. The boys soon overcame the lead and at no other time were they headed by Bement throughout the entire game. Kamm and Weatherford chalked up four field goals each, and the accompanying fouls. The game ended to the delight of all the Atwood fans. Decatur-Atwood The game started off with a rush and Atwood dropped in two baskets before the Decatur team got a point. Throughout the game the score was even, with Atwood in the lead. At no time were the Atwood team outplayed, but in the third quarter the weight of the Decatur team began to tell on the lighter boys of our team, and the score ended 26-18. There was no individual stars on our team. They were all playing the game and were on their toes and deserved credit for the game that they played. A RURAL LOVE LETTER Dear Sweet Patootie: Where have you bean? Don’t you carrot all for me? My heart beats faster when the sun shines on your radish hair and glints off your turnip nose. If you cantaloupe, lettuce marry. We will make a happy pear. Let’s orange it that way. Your Sweet, CORN ONNA COB. —Anon. Sixty-eight 1925________ THE POST A.T.H.S. Sixty-nine THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 THE INIATION PARTY On the night of October 9th the new members of the Faculty and the Freshmen of the A. T. H. S. were invited to attend the party given by the upper classmen. They came to the east door and each boy was given a green tie, while the girls were given green hair ribbons. When they took hold of the knob of the entrance door, they were shocked by an electrical attachment and they bounced into the gym holding their hands. They had to do everything from eating fishworms up to being hanged. We enjoyed the music which was furnished by one or two of the faculty members. Everyone responded to the calls and seemed to have a good time. Refreshments of brick ice cream and wafers were served. Jaunita Harshbarger. 25. SENIOR S MASQUERADE PARTY To start the year off with a bang the Seniors were nicely entertained at the home of Juanita Harshbarger. We were greeted at the door with a wet kid glove handshake, and were obliged to give our password before entering farther. We walked on springs across one room, and were then escorted into the cleverly decorated reception room. Several clever costumes were shown, and Adeline Landgrebe and Dot Day, as Siamese twins, received the prize for the best dressed. Various games were played, fancy dancing was enjoyed, and much time was spent around the cider bowl. Refreshments of pumpkin tarts with whipped cream, apples, cider, and candy were served. We were very sorry Mr. Walters was called out of town, but hope to have him with us at many other good times. We wish to thank the mothers, Mrs. Harshbarger and Mrs. Monroe, for chaperoning us. The Seniors. FRESHMAN WEINER ROAST The freshmen started their social career wTith a regular pow-wow, held in the form of a weiner roast in Harshbarger’s woods on October 21. As it was their first big event of the season only about 30 were present, chaperoned by Miss Kamm. Everyone helped themselves to an abundance of “eats” and were perfectly contented to break the party at 8 o’clock and return home for the night. Juanita Greve, ’28. Seventy THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. SOPHOMORES With an uproarious party the Sophomores left the A. T. H. S. on Thursday evening, October 20, for Vermillion’s woods to attend their annual weiner roast. They took a good supply of eats and had no trouble with the help of the teachers, to dispose of it in double quick time. They spent the time in singing around the camp-fire and parted for the evening. Another good party, Sophies. JUNIOR CLASS PARTY The Junior class and the faculty enjoyed a masquerade party at the home of Lorene Moore, Wednesday night, October 29 at 7:45. The masked guests were taken through the “Chamber of Horrors!” Various games and music were enjoyed by all. Miss Gilbert won the prize for being the best masked. Leamon Quick received the booby prize. Refreshments of popcorn, apples, pumpkin pie, and cider was served. The house was cleverly decorated carrying out the Halloween design. Mrs. Rhodes, the fortune teller, was very busy. Gwendolyn Bragg, ’26 “AG” FATHER AND SON BANQUET On the evening of December 17th, the ag boys invited their fathers to a banquet at the High School Gym, served by the girls in the domestic science department. Other guests were farm advisors, Mr. Walters’ brother from Areola, neighboring agricultural teachers, and Dr. Burlison of the Agronomy Department of the University of Illinois. Mr. Walters, our superintendent, was toastmaster. Dr. Burlison gave us an excellent talk on youthful visions. He was decidedly optimistic as regards vocational agricultural training as a factor in determining life work. Each individual present had his faith renewed in the goal he was trying to reach, and each went home thinking that he had listened to a talk abundantly worth while. Seventy-one A.T. H. S. T II E P O S T 1925 FRESHMEN RETURN PARTY The upper class men and faculty were delightfully entertained at a Valentine party in the High School gym Friday, February 13. Many games were played and partners were chosen for the evening. Refreshments of ice cream and angel food cake were served. The finger bowl was passed and a tip left for the waiters. —Anon. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION The members of the Junior class entertained the members of the Senior Class and faculty on Monday evening May 11, from 8 to 11 P. M. in the Hifirh School auditorium which was transformed into a beautifully decorated reception hall. The color scheme, was carried out by using the Senior Class colors, lavender and white, and their class flower, sweetheart roses, in profusion. Tiny lavender and white parasols and canes, and corsages of sweetheart roses were the unique favors given to each one present. The program for the evening consisted of musical numbers, readings, and toasts which represented the parts of a parasol. An orchestra furnished music during the latter part of the evening. At ten o’clock the guests found their places in one of the four vari colored rooms by means of very attractive old fashioned girls (place cards). The following menu was then served by the Sophomore girls who were appropriately dressed for the occasion: FRUIT COCKTAIL ROAST PORK PEAS IN TIMBLES GRAVY PICKLES OLIVES HEAD LETTUCE WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING HOT ROLLS BUTTER RICED POTATOES SPICED APPLES ORANGE ICE ANGEL FOOD CAKE Seventy-two 1925 ______THE POST A.T. H. S. FOOTBALL BANQUET Professor Walters entertained about fifty guests at a six o’clock dinner on the evening of October 30. The guests were all the football men, who had played in any of the games, and their lady friends, the faculty, their wives and children. The dinner was prepared and served by the “foods” class. An orange and white color scheme was carried out. The tables were beautifully decorated in yellow and white crysanthemums, orange candles, and crystal candle holders. The place cards were tiny orange footballs. A series of toasts were given between the courses. The following program was given: Splavigation—Toast Master, Professor E. D. Walters. Slow Flowers and Music—Miss Kamm. Local Board of Strategy—Mr. Trout. Instinct of Self-preservation—Mr. Jackson. EckersalPs Review—Paul Evans. Pianologue—In the Usual Way—Miss Tate. Fighting Without a Grange—Ralph Marty. Bait for Bugs—Alvin Weatherford. Duet—Mr. and Mrs. Shuman. Owing to the fact that the boys were in training, the program was over at nine o’clock. SENIOR SURPRISE PARTY Saturday evening, January 10, the Senior class surprised Bernice Bowman with a farewell party. They came, headed by Mr. Walters, bringing their refreshments, and announced that they had come to spend the evening. The evening was pleasantly passed away playing games, dancing, and at cards. We all went home at a late hour after having wished Bernice all the happiness and good luck in the world. Ralph Marty ’25 Seventy-three A.T.H.S. ________the post_________ 1925 LITERARY SOCIETIES At the beginning of the school year, the two literary societies met and elected the following officers: PI at omian: President .................... Ralph Marty. Sec. and Treas......................... Lois Harder. Faculty Advisors............. Miss Moore. Mr. Shuman. Wrytonian: President ..................... Troy Reedy. Secretary-Treasurer ....... Bernice Starr. Faculty Advisors..................Miss Tate. Mr. Trout. The purpose of the societies is to benefit each member as much as possible in a literary way, having him take part in the programs. It affords a splendid opportunity for the student to become acquainted with literature in many phases. Faculty advisors are chosen by each society to co-operate with the officers in its management. It was the plan of the societies to give one program each month, thus four programs would be presented by each society during the school year. However, owing to various conflicts, only four programs were presented. The programs were varied, many current topics being discussed, while debates and musical numbers were also given a prominent place. The first program of the year was presented by the Platonians in October. A very interesting number was the pantomime, “Six Ages of Women.” At the next program given by the Wrytonians, in November, the number, “Musical Hash,” in which the boys took the part of the girls, was a great hit, as was the play, “Knickerbockers.” At the next program of the Platonians the play, “The Burglars,” presented by the Dramatic club was very interesting and witty. All the actors deserved a great deal of praise. The last program of the year featured a very clever play, called “All on account of a Bracelet, ’ presented by members of the Dramatic club. These programs have proved that the societies are real benefits to those whose inclinations are literary. Seventy-fotir THE POST 1925 A.T. H. PLATONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Reading from left to right: Top row—Orville Collins, Hardy Wolford, Millard Monroe, Guy Arnett, Johnnie Lewis, John Peters, Paul Evans, Herschel Barnhardt, Mr. F. S. Shuman (advisor), Ralph Marty, Kenneth Harshbarger, Haskel Shook, Gatch Abrams, Lowell Doty, Morris Bridges, Calvin Stapp, William Kamm. Fourth row—Juanita Greve, Nina Erhardt, Rena Brown, Opal Shonkwiler, Lois Harder, Adeline Landgrebe, Katherine Bell, Louie Lommele, Miss Moore (advisor), Dorothy Auld, Stephen Sanders, Vernon Cordts, Elsie Mae Brumfield, Blaine Pierson, James Edmonson, Ted Jay. Third row—Mr. Walters, Viola Braithwaite, Edith Harshbarger, Lavon Harshbarger, Pauline Kennedy, Wilma Manaugh, Ruth Harshbarger, Hazel Livengood, Lois Dukeman, Thelma Carrol, Elizabeth Bell, Anna Weatherford, Helen Harshbarger, Opal Hunt, Juanita Harshbarger, Freda Curtis, Bertha Moody, Carrie Edmonson, Violet Wilkins, Leona Foreman, Pauline Harshbarger, Edna Dorjahn, Helen Gilpin, Pauline Carroll, Lorene Moore, Gwendolyn Bragg, Mary Sanders, Mildred Bushell, Ruth Lowman, Thelma Landgrebe, Glenn Utterback, Sanford Elliott, Clarence Green, Edwin Quick, John Carroll, William Hussey, Carl Stallsworth, Frank Traxler, Ross Alverson, Wayne Buxton, William Starr. Seventy-five THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 WRYTONIAN SOCIETY Reading left to right, top row: Oscar Stephenson, Bert Foster, Austin Shaw, Donald Montgomery, Irvin Shonkwiler, MonteMe Wolverton, Everett Williamson. Jack Taylor, Leonard Simpson, Merritt Ustler, Walter Brewer, Truman Long, Marvel Snyder, Otto Greve, Claude Baker, Leaman Quick. Second row: Bernard Wilkerson, Raymond Ruddock, Leatha Goodson, Nellie Auld, Alfreda O’Laughlin, Gladys Wildman, Thelma Erhardt, Loraine Lewis, Irene Kennedy, Elner Shook, Troy Reedv, Oaklev Nea1 Llovd Harder. Frank Stirret. Third row: Mr. Walters, Mary Howey, Alvena Quick, Opal Dickey, Virginia Taylor, Lillian Alverson, Sarah Edmondson, Hazel Reighley, Lola Mechling, Dorcas Day, Gladys Offenstein, Nicklas Walsh, Homer Mechling, Howard Quick, Alvin Weatheford, Russell Wilkerson. Fourth row: Miss Tate, Rena Quick, Esther Harshbarger, Berniece Starr, Mary Stirrett, Margaret Randall, Helen Garrett, Berneice Bowman, Olive Neal, Opal Barnhardt, Grace Utterback, George Randall, Bernard Walsh, Mr. Trout. Fifth row: Wayne Reedy, Alfred Moore, George Vermillion, William Harshbarger, John Carroll, Lynn Eavis, Charles Burke, Glenn Rose, Earl Meece. Seventy-six 1925________________the post A.T.H.S. ORCHESTRA Seated, left to right—Helen Gilpin, Alvin Weatherford, Anna Weatherford, Ruth Harshbarger, Rena Quick. _ , Standing, left to right—Junior Vermillion, Lowell Doty, Alvena Quick, Gatch Abrams, Sanford Elliot, Miss Tate. THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra this year was made up entirely of old members. We had three violins, two clarinets, one cornet, one saxophone, drums and piano, making a total of six pieces and ten members. The orchestra has played for Parent-Teachers’ Association and they will appear on the Commencement Program. Our associations together have been very pleasant and it is with regret that we will part. Seventy-seven HOME ECONOMICS CUJB Top row, left to right: Miss Perry, Adeline Landgrebe, Dorcas Day, Rena Quick, Lois Harder, Helen Garrett, Bernice Bowman, Lillian Alverson, Alvena Quick, Thelma Landgrebe, Helen Harshbarger, Thelma Carroll. Middle row: Freeda Curtis, Wilma Manaugh, Pauline Kennedy, Pauline Graham, Lois Dukeman, Hazel Livengood, Grace Utterback, Juanita Harshbarger, Berneice Starr, Ruth Harshbarger, Lola Mechling, Leatha Goodson. Bottom row: Elsie Mae Brumfield, Virginia Taylor, Violet Wilkens, Katherine Bell, Esther Harshbarger, Pauline Harshbarger, Gwendolyn Bragg, Mary Sanders, Elner Shook, Hazel Reighley, Gladys Wildman, Alfreeda O’Laughlin. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was organized this year with the following officers. President ................. Bernice Starr Vice-President ..... Juanita Harshbarger Secretary and Treasurer... Virginia Taylor The club meets every two weeks at which time a short program is given and some topics of interest are discussed. The girls spent most of the time the first semester working on articles for a Christmas Bazaar, which was given to imburse the club fund. Seventy-eight 1925__________the post_______a.T.H.S. GIRL'S GLEE CLUB Front row, left to right: Esther Harshbarger, Pauline Graham, Helen Gilpin, Pauline Harshbarger, Lorene Moore, Gwendolyn Bragg, Dorothy Auld, Viola Braith-waite. Second row, left to right: Miss Tate, Opal Hunt, Violet Wilkins, Anna Weather- ford, Opal Dickey, Elizabeth Bell, Lillian Alverson, Alvena Quick, Lois Dukeman. Third row, left to right: Elsie Brumsfield, Helen Garrett, Bernice Bowman, Carrie Edmonson, Pauline Carroll, Nellie Auld, Thelma Erhardt, Hazel Livengood, Grace Utterback. Fourth row, left to right: Rena Quick, Gladys Wildman, Margaret Randall, Hazel Reighley, Leatha Goodson, Lois Harder, Alfreda O’Loughlin, Catherine Bell. THE GLEE CLUB The Glee Club has been a joy. We had a good number of new members and all the old ones. There were thirty-five of us in all. We worked on a Christmas cantata and had it ready to present on Monday before Christmas but found it necessary to postpone it until January. The cantata, “The Bright and Morning Star,” was difficult but it was done quite well and was a credit to the club. The stage presented a winter scene of fir trees, ice, and snow. Red Christmas candles furnished the light. We will make our last appearance on the Commencement and Baccalaureate Programs. Seventy-nine THE POST A.T.H.S. 1925 T tiS : SMT OW ftU- V-K ? 5£ V a« A5C0T£ coYcM fen ??? Eighty THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. “JUNIOR JUBILEE” FIRST PART Master of Ceremonies Alvin Weatherford BLACK SPOTS Aaron Gas (Troy Reedy) Rufus Johnson (Hardy Wolford) Henry Peck (Oscar Stephenson) Lovejoy Peters (Keith Evans) BONES Junior Vermillion Morris Bridges SPIT AND CHATTER CLUB Austin Shaw Oakley Neal Vernon Cordts Leaman Quick Homer Mechling William Starr Donald Montgomery Dorothy Auld Mary Sanders Alvena Quick Lorene Moore Elizabeth Bell Lillian Alverson GIRLS’ CHORUS Viola Braithwaite Lois Dukeman Violet Wilkins Mildred Kincaid Gwendolyn Bragg Grace Utterback Elsie Brumfield Hazel Livengood Leona Foreman Sarah Edmonson Pauline Harshbarger Eighty-one THE POST .T. H. S. 192 MUSICAL NUMBERS “How Do You Do” “Let’s Go” “Go Long Mule” “57 Varieties of Sweethearts” “Way Down Yonder in the Cornfield” “Somebody Else Not Me” “Dear Old Dixie, Here I Come” “Our Burst of Song Is Over” INTERMISSION Magician .............................. Calvin Stapp Assistant ............................ Frank Traxler SECOND PART “FOWL DEEDS” A Negro Comedy in Three Acts Cast of Characters Sambo Jeremiah Gittem (a purloiner of chickens) .... . ...Leaman Quick Maw (Sambo’s wife and accomplice)....................Violet Wilkins Florence Nightingale Gittem (student daughter of Sambo)..... ............................................ Viola Braithwaite Abraham Lincoln Gittem (son of Sambo).................Frank Traxler George Washington Gittem (son of Sambo) .................William Starr Rev. U. R. Longwind (a Negro minister)........... Donald Montgomery Rastus (suitor of Florence Nightingale)........... .....Vernon Cordts Aunt Chloe (a neighbor)...............................Sarah Edmonson Mr. Vincent (a white man)....................... Montelle Wolverton The “Junior Jubilee” was presented by the Junior Class of the A. T. H. S. in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening, February 27, 1925, under the direction of Miss Edna Mae Moore, assisted by Miss Tate. Eighty-two 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. A CHRISTMAS CANTATA “The Bright and Morning Star” The Christmas Cantata, “The Bright and Morning Star” was given by the Girl’s Glee Club assisted by several of the High School boys, on Monday evening, January 12, at eight o’clock in the High School gymna- Processional .................................... Holy Night. Prelude.........................The Bright and Morning Star. Choir ...................................... Bethlehem Star. Mr. Shuman and Choir ....................... Arise and Shine. Choir .................................. Our Lord Immanuel. Berniece Bowman and Helen Gilpin with Choir ............. ......................................... Bethlehem Ephrata. Soprano Solo—Helen Garrett..................Over Skies Afar. Choir....................................And It Came to Pass. Choir ............................ Now When Jesus Was Born. sium. No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. 10 No. 11 Eighty-three A.T.H. S. ___________host__________1925 Eighty-four A.T.H.S. ________the post__________1925 Sept. 2 We get a look at our cute new teachers. Wonder if they can teach us anything. Sept. 3 The freshies sure are green, don’t know grass when they see it. Sept. 4 The football squad start their gridiron practice. Sept. 5 We have lived through one week of it, and nobody dead yet. Sept. 8 Mr. Trout is caught flirting with Miss Perry. Sept. 9 Does anyone know of Sleeping Jesus? Sept. 10 Everyone knew his lesson. Sept. 11 The freshmen try to look important, but couldn’t get by with it. Sept. 12 Junior writes his girl a letter. Sept. 15 We hear Miss Kamm’s beautiful voice. Sept. 16 Prof, displays his wardrobe of ties. Sept. 17 Some students have confessed to writing love notes. Sept. 18 Musty sports a Ford coupe. Sept. 19 Bert Foster sports some red socks. Sept. 22 All H. S. students are anticipating merry-go-round rides. Sept. 23 No assignments. Dismissal for festival. Sept. 24, 25, 26 A big time at the Fall Festival. Eighty-six 1925 _________the post_______ A.T.H.S. Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 The freshmen do their P’s and Q’s for the upper classmen. No school. Teachers off to teacher’s meeting. Let’s hope they never come back. We hear that Mary Sanders is Ralph Marty’s sister. Mr. Walters says he never saw such a “mushy mess” as went by his home the other evening about 10:30. State inspector does his inspecting stating we are good for three years. Gracye Parks is still trying to catch her a beau. She and Junior seem to be one good team. Atwood 7, Monticello 9. Miss Barth gives a toe dance but she doesn’t know she has an audience. Calvin (as Trout conducted opening exercises this morning in Prof.’s absence) “I believe Mr. Walters has taken a bath and shrank.” That robust cook of ours, Miss Perry, went to sleep and burnt her fingers on the stove. Bill tells Miss Barth that smoke comes from the chimney. Leona Foreman is seen trying to vamp Gatch. Gatch has got the habit of blushing. Mr. Shuman and his better % entertains us with the most beautiful music. The football squad is bustling around for a date to go to the 6 o’clock dinner. Opal Monroe visits school. Possie gets a date with Dot Day. Eighty-seven THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Mr. Walters goes home to vote. How we miss him at school. The Seniors have a party down at Miss Harshbargers. Miss Barth, “Where is Thisby?” Raymond R., “Asleep my love.” I heard some one talking about Miss Moore. They were asking who was the small girl with the glasses on. A new student. Mildred Kincade. High School night at the church. Mr. Walters, “Where will we meet?” Mr. Shuman, “At the church.” School out for the afternoon. All Seniors are sporting their new rings. Rain, rain, rain, rain. Mr. Walters saying, “Some people never wash their feet.” Miss Moore and Miss Tate absent. Gaudily decorated students. Found that Junior V is fond of chocolates. Typing students kicked out. Found a H. S. tattle tale. Wrytonian Literary Society program. Don’t some of our fellows make nice ladies? Most of the six weeks physics grades went with a smash. Grayce Parks back in school. Steve is seen looking out of the corner of his eyes. Let’s don’t enjoy vacation until the time comes, then the novelty won’t wear off. Atwood 3, Arthur 0. Eighty-eight 1925__________the post_______ A.T.H.S. Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Basketball practice in full swing. Red dresses are getting to be quite a fad. Mr. Walters almost got to use his paddle. John Edward Carrol develops into a very fine tenor singer. Several frozen radiators come to school. Steve makes a basket in basketball practice. Miss Barth entertains the assembly. Miss Hill entertains us in the assembly. Mr. Walters says, “Freckled girls do not attract his attention.” Atwood 17, Sullivan 14. Red Lumber Jack shirts come into style. We have our friend Dot back in school. Out for vacation. Eighty-nin•: A.T.H.S. ________the post________1925 Jan. 5 Mr. Walters looks fine after his vacation. We also have Miss Stevens with us. Jan. 6 Steve goes to sleep in study hall. Jan. 7 Rena and Gwendolyn on “outs.” Jan. 8 Mike’s eyes look awful heavy. He’s got us guessing. Jan. 9 Sandy gets up and blushes before us. We receive “cuts” for the post. Jan. 12 Senior farewell party for Bernice Bowman. Jan. 13 Entertained by Public Speaking class. Jan. 14 Chuck Stirret’s mule found with one of his hoofs in the saddle stirrup. Jan. 15 Exams. Finals. Jan. 16 It’s better to have tried and flunked than never to have tried at all. And anyway you have plenty of company. Better luck next time. Jan. 19 The Seniors extend to Bernice all the best wishes possible but we all hate to see her leave. Jan. 20 “Musty” turns his coupe over. Seniors are given special chairs. Jan. 23 We beat Bethany. Jan. 30-31 County Tourney. We copped the trophy. Hurrah! Ninety THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. F e6ruary Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Good-bye to winter. Mr. Ground Hog does not see his shadow. Girls wearing flashy half socks. Miss Barth says, “Keep all fish hooks away.” Guess she is afraid she will get caught on one. Junior Vermillion has a new girl. Sullivan 13, Atwood 26. All is well that ends well. Roads are in bad condition. Louis seen struttin’ his stuff. Every one has a part in his hair. Guess all blocks have alleys. Most unlucky day of the year. Everyone exchanging “hearts.” Miss Tate says, “It is not good for one’s health to sleep in the assembly. Mr. Trout telling about radio. “I was in the kitchen and got Hungary.” Mr. Walters sure has on a good looking tie. Seniors order their invitations. No more school until Monday. People grieving because they are not natural born spellers. Miss Tate gets “hard boiled” in the assembly. A new shiek developing, John E. Carroll. Billy Kamm has trouble with his nose bleeding. Junior Jubilee goes off with a bang! Atta’ time, Miss Moore! Ninety-one THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Mar. 2 Ralph M. walks around asleep. Mar. 3 Miniature aeroplane was captured in Study Hall. Aviators were forced to be seated during noon. Mar. 4 Keith Evans relieved of chewing gum. Keith said: I should worry; I’ve chewed it all morning anyway.” Mar. 9 Congratulations to “Captain Billy Kamm” and the A. T. H. S. Basketball team. Mar. 10 Students getting the spring fever already. Mar. 11 Miss Barth has seven telephone calls in one afternoon. Mar. 12 The Seniors sure can hand it to the rest of ’em. Mar. 13 Calvin says, “Guess I will have to go back to Decatur to visit the hot dog ‘joints.’ ” Seniors take teacher’s examinations. Good luck, Seniors! Mar. 16 Mr. Schuman sick. Rain, Rain, Rain. We are informed that we have some love-sick couples in our midst. Eh ? Mar. 26 Toothpicks make good props for the eyes. Gladys W. carries a pocket full. Mar. 27 Athletic dinner and letters awarded. Mar. 30 Guy Arnett making himself famous. Mar. 31 The Post is going to the press. Ninety-two THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. April 1 April 2 April 3 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 April Fool! All fools’ day. Senior boys casting their bait for “ye faire dames.” Ralph Marty’s hair lays like a hen in winter. Will spelling never end? Boys are now enjoying baseball. Rain! Rain! Rain! Seniors getting independent. Girls wearing pretty flowers. Some contrast with their faces! Still studying. Pearl Harshbarger visits school. Gatch has a new tie. Keith Evans had to put on a pair of overalls. Wonder why? Mr. Trout attends Sunday night church. Public speaking class entertain assembly. Oratorical contest at gym. Track meet at Monticello. Great day for fish. Inter class baseball games. Mr. Schuman shows signs of fever. Mr. Rideout tells a wonderful story. Still laughing about said story. Another taken in for a ride. Ninety-three THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 May 1 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 29 May 29 Water is fine. Everyone is rushing around for date for Junior-Senior. Senior class went flower hunting. Mr. Trout demonstrates a Ford on balloons. High School lawn receives its first hair-cut. Junior-Senior reception. More spring fever patients. Miss Moore taken wheelbarrow ride. Miss Tate refuses same opportunity. Seniors have final rehearsal on play. Class Play. Everybody sleepy. Walters and Trout radio party. Rena still day dreaming. Mr. Walters catches up with sleep. A B C D goldfish. L M N 0 goldfish. Oh, the suspense of the last few days. Telephone ringing continually. Campus gets face washed. Just about ready to stand and sing. Baccalaureatte. Ninety-four THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. June 1 Class Day exercises. June 2 Commencement. June 3 Class picnic. June 4 A happy ending. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY! Paul “Musty” Evans. Ninety-five THE POST A.T. H. S. 192 -V I L AN ft f CJ0 'Ninety-six 1925 ______THE POST A.T. H. S. Acomi) Class of T7 Stitt, Louis ...........Monticello, III.. Doty, Mildred...........Deceased Phillippe, William .....Chicago. 111. ... Class of 18 Barnhart. Garold........Arthur, 111....... Brewer, Fred ...........Milford, 111...... Litchenwalter, Lora ..................... Muir, Hollace ..........Atwood, 111...... Pinckard, lone..........California ..... Short, Helen; Mrs. Steck ...............Arthur ........... Shonkwiler, Mary; Mrs. Barcus ..............Atwood, 111 ..... Van Vleet, Maude; Mrs. Silvers .......... .Hammond, 111...... Class of T9 Barnhart, Harold ... ... Atwood, 111..... Bowman, Marie ..........California ....... Call, Ama ....... Down, Mae ..............Bement, 111. Harshbarger, Freeda, Mrs. Sunderland .....Washington ....... Heerdt, Golda...........Arthur, 111....... Howerton, Clifford .....Decatur, 111. .... .............. Undertaker Employee, Western Electric ... . Teacher ................. Teacher ............... Teacher ................... Home ................Housewife ............... Housewife ............. Housewife ............... Housewife ............ Truck Driver .................... Home Moyne ................ Teacher .............. Housewife ................. Teacher .......... Bank Employee Ninety-seven A.T.H.S. ________the post__________1925 Edmondson, Virgil .....Mt. Vernon, 111. .. Meece, Loren ..........Urbana, 111...... Randall, Lena; Mrs. Henry ...............Atwood, 111...... Riggs, Paul Edward ....Atwood, 111. Wildman, Leaman .......Atwood. Ill...... Welker, Wayne .........California ...... Class of '20 Anderson, Ervin .......Atwood, 111...... Bowen, Fred............Tuscola, 111....... Brewer, Elvert.........Kansas City, Mo. Day, Inscoe ............Atwood, 111.... Heath, McClain ........Decatur, 111.... Jumper, Lena; Mrs. Riggs................Atwood, 111.... Kamm, Blanche .........Atwood, 111.... Kimmel, Ruth, Mrs. Quick ...............Atwood, 111.... Kimmel, Lloyd ..........Urbana, 111.... Monroe, Mabel, Mrs. Day ..................Atwood, 111.... Moore, Chester.........California....... O’Laughlin, Grayce; Mrs. Galbreath.......Arthur, 111. .. Quick, Leola, Mrs. Day. Atwood, 111.... Reedy, Ethel; Mrs. Waters ..............Atwood, 111.... Reeder, Ralph .........Atwood, 111.... Scheffer, Sophia.......Atwood, 111.... Stirret, Blanche ......Awood, 111....... Wildman, Lora; Mrs. Fay .................Atwood, 111.... Wierman, Warren .......Nashville, Tenn. Class of ’21 Brown, Eula; Mrs. Pankey ..............Hammond, 111. Buxton, Flossie, Mrs. Hines................Atwood, 111.... Burger, John ..........Deceased Flossie Call ..........Atwood, 111 ... Dragoo, Tiana, Mrs. Markle...............Atwood, 111.... Edmonson, Elizabeth; Mrs. Fisher .........Hammond, 111. Hofsas, Mary, Mrs. Reeder...............Atwood, 111.... Keyes, Irene...........Chicago, 111.... Nixon, Alta ...........Garrett, 111. ... O’Laughlin, Raymond ...Chicago, 111..... Pierson, Madeline .....Pierson, 111.... Rose, Cleone...........Tuscola, 111.... Roloson, Grace .........Atwood, 111.... Smith, Dorothy ........Tuscola, 111.... .............. Employee ..........Student U. of I. ............... Housewife ............... Druggist ...................Farmer ............ Electrician ................ Teacher ................. Farmer ...... Railroad Employee ................ Painter Standard Oil Co. Employee .............. Housewife ..... Teacher A. T. H. S. .............. Housewife ..........Student U. of I. .............. Housewife ........... Union Oil Co. .............. Housewife .............. Housewife ................ Teacher ................ Farmer. ............... At Home ........ Teacher of Coffen .............. Housewife ............. Ballplayer Housewife ... Housewife Bank Employee ...... Teacher Housewife .... Housewife Housewife ...... Teacher _____ Employee ...... Teacher .... Home ... Clerk in Store Student U. of I. Ninety-eiffk t THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. Storey, Margaret; Mrs. Horton..............Hammond, 111..... Henry Stirret ..........Atwood, 111..... Van Vleet, Blanche ....Atwood, 111...... Wilson, Henry ..........Atwood. Ill ... Class of '22 Auld, Harold ...........Atwood, 111. ... Anderson, Clausie ... .Atwood, 111...... Braithwaite, William ...Chicago, 111.... Broyles, Grace; Mrs. Moberly ............Hammond. Ill..... Baker, Joe..............Atwood, 111..... Bushel, Grace...........Atwood, 111..... Dukeman, Guenelle; Mrs. Woods .........Arthur, 111...... Edmondson, Cecil ......Mt. Vernon, 111. Greve, Hulda, Mrs. Quick................Atwood, 111..... Harshbarger, Hugh .....Atwood, 111...... Harder, Gladys...........Atwood, 111.... Horton, Marie .........Garrett, 111..... Hendrickson, Jessie; Mi's. Wildman ......Atwood, 111...... Kimmel, Keith ..........Atwood, 111..... Merritt, Carl .........Champaign, 111. ... Manaugh, Laverne........Atwood, 111..... Monroe, Opal ...........Atwood, 111..... McConnell, Stella......Decatur, 111..... Peter, Mina ...........Decatur, 111... Parson, Edward..........Atwood, 111..... Quick, Helen............Atwood, 111..... Romine, George.........Champaign, 111. ... Reedy, Cornelius ......Atwood, 111...... Riggs, Richard..........Atwood, 111..... Stevens, Harold ........Atwood, 111..... Shonkwiler, Virgil ....Atwood, 111. ____ Taylor, Charles .......Garrett, 111..... Ware, Claude...........Harrisburg, 111.. Wiley, Wallace.........California ...... Class of ’23 Billman, Edna ...........Atwood, 111. Cordts, Wilmina .........Atwood, 111. Gilpin, Clark............Atwood, 111. Hussey, Norma ..........Atwood, 111. Hofsas, Percy ...........Atwood, 111. Hendrickson, Ruth ......Atwood, 111. Koebel, Hattie, Mrs. Bingly ...............Texas ....... Livengood, Carl ........Atwood, 111. Maxey, Arthur...........Decatur, 111. Maxey, Kenneth .........Decatur, 111. Meece, Agnes ...........Pierson. 111. Perrin, Max ............California ... .......... Housewife .............. Farmer ............. Teacher ..... Student U. of I. ...... Student U. of I. .................Home .............Employee ........... Housewife ......Student U. of I. ............. Teacher ........... Housewife ..... ...... Employee ........... Housewife ..... Student, Bradley ..... Student, Normal .....Student, Millikin ........... Housewife .............. Farmer .............Employee ___ Telegraph Operator .................Home ......Cashier in Store ............ Employee ......Student U. of I. Telephone Operator ............ Employee .................Home ......Student, Normal .................Home ............. Farming ................ Home Home Oil Co. Employee .................Home ................ Home .......... Bank Clerk ............ Printing ..... Student, Normal ......... Store Clerk ................ Home ........... Housewife ......Student, U. of I. .............Employee .............Employee ......Student, U. of I. .....Student, U. of C. Ninety-nine THE POST 4.T. H. S. 1925 Phillips, Horace .....Tuscola, 111...... Quick, Walter .........Atwood, 111...... Quick, Alta :..........Atwood, 111...... Reeder, Wayne..........Tuscola, 111.... Stark, Elby ...........Atwood, 111...... Schable, Mary .........Pierson, 111. Thrasher, Carl ........Marseilles, Ir.d. ... Wilkerson, Hazel ______Pierson, 111....... Wyeth, Hugh ...........Garrett. Ill.... Class of '24 Arnett, Thelma ________Terre Haute, Ind. Auld, Harry ...........Atwood, 111....... Baker, Warren..........Atwood, III. .. Brewer, Oscar ..........Atwood, 111. .. Burk, Louise...........Atwood, 111.... Buxton, Olive .........Pierson, 111... Clayton, Hazel .........Atwood, 111...... Collins, Beulah........Garrett, 111...... Cordts, Ralph .........Atwood, 111........ Dukeman, Olan .........Atwood, 111.... Edmondson, Frank ......Hammond, 111.... Edmondson, Leonard ...Hammond, 111. ... Elliott, George_________Atwood, 111. Graham, Paulette ..... Pierson, 111 .... Hall, Ada .............Charleston 111.... Harshbarger, Pearle....Atwood, 111..... Harshbarger, Richard Atwood, 111. Harshbarger, Ruth .... .Atwood, 111...... Hawkins, Clara ........Hammond, 111. Jones, Carl ............ .Hammond, 111. . . Lewis, William.........California ...... Long, Rcscoe ..........Pierson, 111...... Meece, Elmer...........Pierson, 111......... Rena Quick ------------ Atwood, 111...... Rose, Floy .............Atwood, 111. .... Utsler, Bertis...........Atwood, 111.... ................ Farming ................ Farming ................... Home .................. Home ........ Clerk in Wabash -.........Student, U. of I ............... Employee .....................Home .......... Student U. of I. Nurse, Union Hospital ........... Home on farm ........... Home on farm ........... Home on farm ..........Student, Oxford ................... Home ....................Home .......Student, De Pauw ............Home on farm ----- Home on farm ....... Student, Millikin Home on farm ....... Student, U. of I. ... Nurse, Macon Co. Hos. ......... Student, Normal ..........Student, Oxford ........... Home on farm Post Graduate, A. T. H. S. .................... Home ....... Student, Brown’s ................ Employee ....... Student, Millikin ........... Home on farm .. Post Graduate A. T. H. S. .................. Home .. Post Graduate A. T. H. S. One hundred 1925 the post a.T.H.S. W ’ We, the Senior class, wish many years of happiness and prosperity to the man who has always greeted us with a smile whenever we met him, in the corridors or upon the stairs. Mr. Utterback is a most conscientious and painstaking man wherever you wish to put him. He is held in high esteem by teachers and student body. We can only wish for him and his family the best there is. He is the one man in our lives whom we shall never forget. One hundred one THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM Left to right (bottom row): Leonard Harshbarger, Edward Turnispeed, and Cecil Personett. Top row: Truman Long, Willie Peter, Mr. Trout, George Randall, and Howard Cullison. Our Inindrrd tiro THE POST A.T. H. S. 192 RADIO STATION One of the factors contributing- to the success of the Science Department during the past year is the radio station operated in connection with the department. Operating under the call 9CFG, the phone transmitter has established two-way communication with six of the nine districts of the United States. The station is especially noted among amateurs of the ninth district for its ability to communicate with Canada. Plans are being made to broadcast basketball games and other things of community interest during the coming year. One hundred four 1925__________the post_______ A.T.H.S. .................mu.................min.......min.....nnnn.......................... nnninnini.....inn.....n| I REMBRANDT PHOTOGRAPHS I The high lights of your Annual are always I the Photographs. Let them have Style and Quality coupled with Rembrandt Service. THE REMBRANDT STUDIO 314 N. Main St., Decatur, Illinois JF I WOULD build a pretty rhyme And make it sound so clear and sweet I’d have to use an “All the Time” Suggesting something good to eat There’s lots of kinds of bread these days Buy “All the Time” you’ll say it Pays. W. A. Fullerton Bakery Tuscola, Illinois iiinnnnnnnnnniinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninnninninnnnnnninniinnnnnninnnnnninnninnniinininnnnnnnnnnnnnninnnirr One hundred five A.T.H.S. _______thf. post__________1925 JOKES Just because we say something That no one’s said before, Just see the funny side, And don’t get sore. Lois H.—“Do you like indoor sports?” Lorene M.—“Yes, but mother won’t let them stay long.” Trout—“What is steam?” Raymond—“Water gone crazy with the heat.” Opal—“A penny for your thoughts.” Harry H.—“I was just thinking of going.” Mr. Barnhart—“Give him a dollar, it’s worth it.” Mike—“I could dance on forever like this.” Helen G.—“Oh, I’m sure you don’t mean that! You’re bound to improve.” Grace had a little light, She had it trained, no doubt; For every time that Bert came That little light went out. The sunkissed girl from Florida hasn’t anything on the sonkissed girl from Atwood. Howard is a pretty boy And Virginia’s the girl he loves; Arm in arm they walk and talk, Happy as turtle doves. “That is as well said as if I had said it myself.”—Gatch. Rena B.—“What keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down?” Trout—“The law of gravity, of course.” Rena—“Well, how did the folks stay on before the law was passed?” Marty—“I’m going to pull off the biggest event of my life.” Dot—“Now see here, let your shoes alone.” The following is Opal’s excuse for tardiness: “Watch slow; bed warm; room cold; lacked will power; and as a consequence was late.” The president of a Corn Syrup Manufacturing Company received the following letter: Dear Sir: I have eaten three cans of your corn syrup and it hasn’t helped my corns a bit. Yours truly, Nina Erhardt. Two of the latest books: The Dip by Put Asunder. The Return of the Swallow by A. Belch. One hundred six THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. = Better To Buy Here Than to Wish You Had Jas. Abrams Jeiveler and Optometrist Atwood, Illinois miiiiiiiiiiiimmiMMMimnMHiiiiimiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiimi 1 Mrs. Floss Maye Gilpin Music Teacher Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone = Harmony and Ear Training a Specialty s Telephone No. 7, Atwood, III. | P. M. Painter Son. g INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES ATWOOD, ILLINOIS = I. = 1 Martin Jake Stock | Shoes, Overalls. Work Shirts ] Shoes for Every Member g of the Family | Queen Quality Shoes for Ladies, j| | J. P. Smith and Florsheim i Shoes for Men, Red Goose Shoes 5 | for Children Shoe Repairing a Specialty Atwood, 111., Arthur, 111. One hundred seven A.T.H.S. ________thk post_________ 1925 A young man stepped into Jake’s store the other day and asked for a pair of socks: John—“What number?” Young man—“Two, you dumb-bell, do I look like a centipede?” Calvin—“Who was Hamlet?” Mike—“I am ashamed of your ignorance. Bring me the Bible and I’ll show you.” Bernice (in cooking class)—“I smell cabbage burning.” Miss Perry—“Well, get your head off the radiator.” Miss Barth—“What did you say?” Ralph—“Nothing.” Miss Barth—“I know that, but I wondered how you expressed it this time.” Miss Perry—“O! Miss Hill, you left the kitchen door open and the wind blew my cook book shut and I haven’t the faintest idea what it is 1 am cooking!” He Miss Barth—“In what tense is ‘I am beautiful’?” Dot—“Remote past.” Oakley—“Do you know why girls used to wear hair nets?” Traxler—“No. Why?” Oakley—“To keep the rats from drowning in the marcel waves?” He He Morris Bridges, looking at a picture painted by Glenn Utterback, “That picture makes my mouth water.” Glenn—“Does a sunset make your mouth water?” Morris—“My goodness, I thought it was a fried egg.” He H He Mr. Trout—“Name three articles containing starch.” Alfred Moore—“Two cuffs and a collar.” He H: He Miss Barth—“What was that noise?” Miss Gilbert—“That was Bill Hussey falling asleep.” Marty—“What was the matter with coach this morning, lumbago or curvature of the spine?” Bill Kamm—“Neither, he has to walk that way to fit some of the shirts his wife made for him.” At the football banquet Mr. Walters asked Miss Moore which she liked best, ham or trout? Miss Moore became so excited she powdered her nose with the salt shaker. Miss Kamm—“Use gladiator in a sentence.” Carry E.—“If a crocodile swallowed a teacher I’d be gladiator.” H« Aesop’s Fable: Never go into the water after a hearty meal for you will never find it there. One hundred eight THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. ............................................................................IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMjg | CHIROPRACTIC—THE NATURAL ROAD TO HEALTH | DR. H. E. MUNKVOLD CHIROPRACTOR LADY ATTENDANT S Flesor Bldg. Phone 153 Tuscola, 111. s = 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 5 BLUE BIRD CONFECTIONERY C. H. HOFFMAN, Prop. CANDIES—SODAS—CIGARS Arthur, Illinois S We also have a complete line of Dennison Crepe Paper, with Free h s Instructions for weaving. Phone No. 73. S = IIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIHHIIIIIIMMIIIMIMIIIMMimillMIIIIMHIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIMniMIIMIIIMIIUIIIIIIimilllllllllMIIIMIIIIMin = ' J''HE NEXT logical step for the high school graduate getting into business for himself, is to connect himself with some good bank like THE GARRETT STATE BANK GARRETT, ILL. No Side Lines—Just Banking E ........................................... mi.iiiiiimiiiiiiiii.. — YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME KANDY KITCHEN Home Made Candies and Ice Cream MAKE IT YOUR HEADQUARTERS TUSCOLA, ILLINOIS ........ mu..........mi........................min..mu........................if One hunnred nine THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Mr. Taylor—“I saw you kissing my girl and I don’t like it.” Howard—“Say Mister, you don’t know what’s good.” Ralph—“What do cannibals do with the heads of their victims?” Musty—“Oh they probably make noodle soup out of them.” Oakley—“If I wasn’t so doggone tired I believe I would get up and stretch.” Letha was found writing a letter in a very large hand writing. When asked why, she said that Gatch was deaf and she was writing a loud letter. Some pupils are so progressive that they don’t wait till April 1st to make a fool of themselves. Miss Gilbert—“Where did Ceasar defeat the greatest number?” Ralph Marty—“On examination.” Mr. Trout—“Every day something new is discovered about a car.” Musty—“I’ll say so. This morning I found three hair pins and a powder puff in my Ford.” Louie—“Do you support the Post?” Student—“No, it has a staff.” Schuman—“Only fools are certain. Wise men hesitate.” Frank T.—“Are you sure?” Schuman—“Oh yes, I’m certain of it.” Miss Perry—“Where do you find salt?” Alvena—“In the salt shaker.” Coach—“Say I think it’s tough to pay 50c a pound for meat.” Shuman—“Yes, but it’s tougher when you pay 25c.” My definition of a friend: A friend is one who stands up for you in public and sits down on you in private. Opal Barnhart says that since one is born every minute Luther Burbank is wasting his time producing prunes. Williamson—“My face is my fortune.” Traxler—“Say, how much are you in debt?” Alvin (at the stadium)—“Two tickets please.” Ticket Agent—“What date?” Alvin—“Viola Braithwaite.” Chas. Burk says that John Ed. Carroll is so dumb he thinks railroad ties have stripes. ♦ Geo. Randall is so absent-minded that he throws the gum and chews the paper. One hundred ten 1925 the post_______A.T.H.S. = Garage Phone 62 Home Phone, 98 = [ HILL BROTHERS | I GARAGE Battery Repairing—Electric Welding Accessories CHRYSLER—MAXWELL SALES SERVICE Bement, Illinois mini....iiiiii............. min...mini.....mmmmmmmm.... | What Reallv Counts EE Is not how much you earn but S how much you SAVE. The s ability to save very often off-E sets a limited earning capacity. = Be a careful spender and a H steady saver and you will be = amazed to find how many op-= portunities will knock upon = your door. EE Let us help you save. Open s a Savings Account in this bank | TODAY. State Bank of HAMMOND 1 The Bank of Friendly Service Mallory Hats—Florsheim Shoes = Bower and Muthersbougli Home of Good Clothes § Bement, 111. Crawfgrdsville, Ind. One hundred eleven A.T.H.S. _____________________________________________________________________thf. post_____________________________________________________1925 liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiimi HARDWARE j| rpHE ADVANTAGE of shopping here is that you need concern your- = H A self with but two things—the suitability of the goods to your pur- §| |j pose and the price. The quality you may rely on it in any case. Our = = name guarantees that. We think you’ll like our store service, too. We M = pride ourselves on that. HOFSAS BROTHERS “The Home of Quality Hardware” THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Arthur, Illinois (A Good Bank In a Good Town) | COURTESY, FAIRNESS, AND EFFICIENT SERVICE § — IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIMIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII = s TT TAKES fast stepping these days to keep abreast of the styles. We E E A have the latest examples of Millinery, and all Apparel for Women H and Children, for Style, Service and Reasonable Prices. Come and = see our display. Also have your hair marcelled, shampooed or a facial massage, by = H the very efficient. Miss Malicote. DAWSON’S APPAREL SHOP = iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiii = WE FEATURE GOODS OF KNOWN MERIT QUALITY, SERVICE AND CONSERVATIVE PRICE Combined Make Regular Customers If You Are Not a Regular Customer Give Us a Trial We Buy all Kinds of Produce at Highest Market Prices 0. A. WEATHERFORD = Phone No. 2 — Atwood, III. = ...................... ilium..........min..............mi..........nun..mi..... One hundred twelve 1925__________the post________ A.T.H.S. inilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1 PURPOSE = PURPOSE in life is as the helm of a ship—it shapes direction to the E goal. It stirs ambition—arouses determination, and is the mainspring S of success. To have some definite aim, some target to shoot at—no matter how H modest it may be—is already to be well on the way of achievement, s Purpose is something for which we endure difficulties and hardships. This STORE has a definite purpose in striving in every possible 1 way to give to this community a place where can be found Merchandise | suitable for its needs—at as Low Prices as it is possible to sell Quality = goods for and a service that will make it a pleasure to trade with 1 BURGER,S | AT Atwood, Illinois E MimntiiimiimimiMiiMMiiiMMHMiMiMiMMiinMmiMiminnMmnnmmHMiiiiMiiiiimiiniiiiiiiMiinuMiiinMMUMimiMUHHimi 1 w L HUFF EARL R. EVANS ATWOOD LUMBER COAL CO. s EARL R. EVANS, Manager Jbiii) rabe Lumber, Builders’ Supplies, Fuel and Seeds Atwood, Illinois H Office Phone No. 9 = Residence Phone 29 = iiiiiiiiilitlliiMmimumimiliillll SOUTH SIDE GROCERY THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables Cash Buyers of Poultry, Eggs and Cream RICHARDS KINCADE | Phone 177 Atwood, 111. ltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllir lllllllllilllllllllllllllllllll� IIIIIIIIIUHIIIII � l � � ll l l � ll� UIIIIIIIIIIIIII One hundred thirteen ......mi.................................. mini.................nil.nninnnnnnni............mm THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Miss Barth—“Wordsworth wrote simple poetry. It doesn’t take a strong mind to understand and like it. I always liked it.” Miss Stevens—“Why did America lose so much time in entering the war?” Millard (waking up)—“Not prepared.” Miss Stevens—“Exactly.” She stood before the mirror With eyes closed very tight, Trying to see just how she looked When fast asleep at night. Musty—“Are you fond of nuts?” Adeline—“Is this a proposal?” The following was found on four individual tombstones: Senior “Great wisdom, the big head, Brain fever—he’s dead.” Sophomore “Love gone, hopes fled, Heart’s broken—he’s dead.” Junior “No brains, empty head, Cracked skull—he’s dead.” Freshies “Milk famine, not fed, No milk—he’s dead.” Mike—“My clutch is awful weak.” Elsie—“So I notice.” Solemnly one by one In those grade books of the teachers— Are written the little zeroes— The forget-me-nots of the seniors. Miss Gilbert—“Why does a man scratch his head when in deep thought?” Ralph M.—“Because he’s the only one who knows how it itches.” Bernard W.—“What would you say if I were to throw you a kiss?” Nina E.—“I’d say you were the laziest boy in school.” Helen Gilpin—“I wish to ask you a question concerning a tragedy.” Miss Gilbert—“Well?” Helen—“My grade.” Louie Lommele, passing through a graveyard, saw these words on a tombstone: “I still live.” He looked a moment and said: “By golly, if I was dead I’d own up to it.” “Your time has come,” said Edith as she brought back Montell’s watch from the jewelers. Does Santa Claus let an Eskimo his lawn or does he cut it with an icicle? One hundred fourteen THE POST 1925 A.T. H. S. When you select the Stafford Engraving Company to serve you, you command not only skill but POWER. Here, in this ideal plant, with every worthy device of modern equipment and process, works an organization of specialists and experts, gradually brought together over a period of thirty-two years. When you command, command the best Stafford Engraving Co. Meridian and Pratt Streets Indianapolis. Indiana Quality Capacity [Reliability Economy One hundred fifteen THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 Rembrandt, taking faculty pictures—“Try to look intelligent for a few minutes; then you can resume your natural expression.” Trout—“When students don’t behave I use force.” Walters—“Ever try grape nuts?” i« Mrs. Shuman—“I think you only married me for my money.” Mr. Shuman—“Well, you must admit that I earned it.” He who can bottle up his temper is a corker. “I stole a march on them, all right,” said Anna W. as she walked out of the ten cent store with a sheet of music in her hand. sfe If you think that smoking is just a recent pastime for the ladies, just recall this verse of Genesis 24 :64—“And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.” Dot—“Moments spent with you seem thousands of years.” Dutch—“Will you marry me?” Dot—“In a moment.” Casey—“What great man do you think of when you put coal on the fire?” Donald—“Philip the Great.” (Fill up the grate.) Alvin W.—“What do you use on your hair?” Calvin S.—“Crisco.” Alvin—“Crisco? That’s shortening.” Calvin.—“Shortening? Sure, save barber bills.” Pauline H.—What’s that large bock lying on your desk?” Lorene M.—“Can’t you see? That’s my memory book.” Pauline H.—“Sure enough—I ought to have noticed it was blank.” Vernon C.—“Have you had your iron today?” Hardy W.—“Yes I have bitten my nails.” Mr. Kamm— (reading the Atwood Astonisher) “Say, I see where Bill is getting handy with tools.” Mrs. Kamm—“Why?” Mr. Kamm—“I see where he made the basket ball team.” All of us are from the same mould but the teachers seem to think that some are moldier than others. Lois Harder wants to know if she married a milk man would she be cremated?” Miss Barth—“Did the exam questions bother you?” Ralph—“No the answers.” Mr. Jackson (over phone)—“Is this the weather bureau. How about a shower tonight?” Weather Man—“Don’t ask me. If you need one take it.” Mr. Walters—“What do you expect to be when you get out of school?” Ross Alverson—“An old man.” One hundred sixteen 1925 ________the post________ A.T.H.S. THIS MODERN BUILDING WILL HOUSE OUK PLANT AFTER AUGUST 1, 1925 A MODERN PLANT AND AN EFFICIENT, EXPERIENCED ORGANIZATION serves vou when you elect THE HERALD PRINTING STATIONERY COMPANY as your annual printers. Not merely printing do you receive but complete advisory, planning, editing and business management service. You are always welcome to visit our plant and see the actual array of modern machinery necessary to produce such high grade work as this annual. HERALD PRINTING STATIONERY CO. DECATUR ILLINOIS One hundred seventeen I r HERALD PRlSnjIiNG AND STAT ONERY m. Sign of Printing Quality THE POST A.T. H. S. 1925 |llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllillllllllllli | HILL’S | FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING T. C. HILL, Prop.—MRS. T. C. HILL, Asst. Atwood, Illinois I § I GENERAL MERCHANT | | DEALER IN POULTRY EGGS CLAUS HARDER Phone No. 1590, Garrett, III. I ATWOOD MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meat Phone No. 173, Atwood, 111. OCEAN TO OCEAN GARAGE AUTO REPAIRING A SPECIALTY AUTO ACCESSORIES OF ALL KINDS Home of the Overland, Willys Kn'ght and Delco Light Plants || Phone 214 Days 122 and 62 Nights 5 Phone Us Your Troubles DAVIS WOOLVERTON | Proprietors Atwood, Illinois ■lllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllT One hundred eighteen 1925 _________the post________ A.T.H.S. ........................... | STATE BANK OF PIERSON | PIERSON, ILLINOIS THE | I FIRST NATIONAL BANK I ATWOOD, ILLINOIS Member Federal Reserve System ( ATWOOD GRAIN AND SUPPLY j COMPANY | GRAIN AND COAL LAWRENCE PITTMAN, Mgr. ......................................................................................... miiiiiiiiiiii 1 LINCOLN iiiMiiiiiMiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiminimmiiiiiMnii S FORDSON 1 5= rHF. 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