Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1921 volume:

The Boomerang THE FIRST VOLUME Published by The Avon Community High School Q .. � « ho IT J k t o fv ’ f w Gl 6 o AVON SCHOOL BUILDING Shr Soomrrang (braiir £ rhmrt BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 28 Dr. Earnest E. Davis, President Lewis F. Lillie, Secretary Dr. W. Lester Hollister, Director (Community Sjigh §rhnnl BOARD OF EDUCATION District 176 A1 Sundberg, President A. W. Ray, Secretary M. L. Wingate Elbert H. Capps Victor Schleich (Tltr Uanmprang BlMgSk ' S=|«l Sriiiratimt IT IS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PATRONS OF DISTRICT TWENTY'EIGHT WHO HAVE PROVIDED FOR OUR WELFARE A MODERN SCHOOL BUILDING THAT WE, AS AN EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION DEDICATE THIS VOLUME CElir iBonmrraim 'M i i7 — S3 Jfnmimrit 0 OUR friends we respectfully submit this, our first annual, that they may know more about the work and activi- ties of our high school during the past year. We trust they will overlook its faults and enjoy it with us. To those who have helped to make this publi- cation possible, we extend our sincere thanks; the business men for their ads; the teachers and pu- pils for their help; and the patrons for their sub- scriptions. THE STAFF. (2,br £taft Editor-in-chief Pauline Neice. Associate Editors: Literary Irene Spurgeon. Society—Vera Brandt. Alumni Mary Schleich. Jokes --Clifford Wall. Athletics-—Howard Tatman. Snap Shots Doris Sundberg. Publishing Manager—Forrest Townsend. Advertising Manager—-Rollin Douglas. alu' Huutnrrami 31. ®. iKmtr Illinois State Normal University Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois Superintendent, Science, Economics (Clara S . aibbs Bradley Polytechnic Institute Assistant Principal, English, Latin -------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ C- 6 abf Uoomrratm Q nm 0. StemwBHfij Illinois State Normal University Throop’s Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois Science, Manual Arts Kathrriur (£. AUru Western Illinois State Normal School Knox College History, English, Biology 7 i Shr Vaamrratui U5ttu W. Surn Berlin Gymnasium, American Gymnastic Union, University of Wisconsin Physical Education feint ifl. ifarksott Illinois State Normal University Mathematics, Bookkeeping Alirr (£. ICmurir Knox Conservatory of Music Knox College Music Q ‘M1 a hr tBiwmrramj Q .] -■ —rn r----bp triir iUmunrrami Q -----3''M'—— | - -----— j=$ --. - tQ JUayii Stoma Tom1’ “If work interferes with pleasure, give up work.” Avon Public School ’17; President of Class ’17-’21; Vice President of Platonion Literary Society ’19-’20; Foot Ball ’17-’20; Basket Ball ’18-’21; Captain of Basket Ball Team ’2 -’21; Glee Club ’20-’21. EiUia $Iaulinr •ft'rirr Polly “She loves to tell us how little she knows, but it’s remarkable to see how little damaged are her exam, papers.” St. Augustine Pub ic School T7; Abing- don High School T8-T9; Platonion Liter- ary Society ’17-T8, T9-’20; Glee Club ’20-'21; Editor-in-Chief of “Boomerang.” ’21. Qlhomaa (Eliffurii fflall Putt” “The light that lies in woman’s eyes has been my heart’s undoing.” Avon Public School T6; St. Bede’s Col- lege, Peru, 111., T8-T9; Emersonian Liter- ary Society T6-T8, T9-’20; Foot Ball T9-’20; Basket Ball ’20-’21; Glee Club”20-’21; Joke Editor of “Boomerang” ’21. Q� ) W O-lir Honmpratui D fHary iEstljrr $nutuji “i?sto” “Nature has made her what she is, and never made another.” Virgi! School ’17, Prairie City High School ’18-’19; Platonian Literary Society ’17-’18, ’19-’2( ; Basket Ball ’19-’21; Glee Club ’20- ’21. ijarnj Jforrrat ®oumapuii “Townay” “My mind to me a kingdom is.” Avon Public School ’17; Platonian Liter- ary Society ’17-’20; Foot Ball ’18-’20; Bas- ket Ball ’20-’21; Glee Club ’20-’21; County Declamatory ’20; Business Manager of “Boomerang” ’21. IFranrrfl Alta $0ibp “Peggy” “Victory belongs to the most persever- ing.” Brown School, Good Hope, 111., ’15; Good Hope High School ’15-’17; Hedding Col- lege Academy, Abingdon, II!., ’17-’19. a a hr Unamrrang =$ -r'=££=j) i Subi| Jlrrnr 3lrnninija “Jenny” “ ’Tis a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.” Ross School ’17; Emersonian Literary Society ’17-’20; Secretary and Treasurer of Class T8-’21; Glee Club ’20-’21. (CharlrB tmrry iHubhlr “Charlie” “The world knows little of its greatest men.” Avon Public School ’16; Platonian Liter- ary Society ’16-’20: Foot Ball ’19-’20. 12 Ja o tlhr Umimrratuj � 134 A l tfitnrg nf thr (Daas of $2 By H. FORREST TOWNSEND FIRST CHAPTER Twenty-two little Freshmen, standing in a row. “Where’s the profs office?” “I don’t know.” When each Fresh had registered they all went out to play. That’s the way the first year passed, play, play, play. SECOND CHAPTER Eleven most important Sophs, very egotistic, With the first exams they were not so frisky. Then came the flu and smallpox, School had hit the rocks; W hen its doors were opened Teachers’ ranks were broken, Then Jerry and “Stevie” came into the corps, And for the time remaining calmly held the floor. THIRD CHAPTER Twelve bold Juniors lined up for inspection. When they went to class they never knew a lesson. Ti.ose were happy days, with the school house down And school being held in every hole in town. We attended “High” above Rea’s grocery store Overlooking Main street, and had fun galore. After Christmas vacation we used the new school building. And by entertaining the Seniors had a good house warming. Next in the social whirl the faculty came. And the fun we had that night was far from tame. As the days were passing swiftly many things were done, Operetta most successi ul, and the picnic heaps of fun; And almost before we knew it, We were Seniors—“swelled” a bit. FOURTH AND FINAL CHAPTER Eight lordly Seniors, with a high and haughty mien, Hurried to the school house while the trees were yet green. There were Esther, Pauline, Clifford, There were Ruby, Forrest, Floyd, There were Charles and later Frances, Who on passing took no chances. How those Seniors labored on their lessons, one and all, But they never were too tired to play some basket ball. And at the Junior-Senior party they were spry as they could be. Although at school the day before they were busy as a bee. The second semester brought just work, we’ll tell the world. But this anunal finished and our skeepskins all unfurled. Each one of us is ready to mount the hill of fame, And we’ll do it, there’s no doubting, if we only play the game. (ihr finnmrrmui --—1------------------------------------- { m J=====4- C Ninrtmt ffimtirrii iFmiij-mtr HATS the use?” I exclaimed impatiently, thrusting my manuscript into a pigeon-hole of my desk, on the morning of May 30, 1941. For fifteen years I had been in Paris, writing that horrible trash society calls liter- ature. On this particular morning the atmosphere was moist and sultry, not in the least conductive to inspiration. 1 had been trying for an hour to find the exact word for my hero to speak. With a long sigh I glanced upward. What should meet my gaze but the picture of the class of ’21, of dear Avon High. This set me to thinking. Why had I given up my youth, my happiness, and above all, good old America, for this hollow success? 1 had been early inspired to come to Europe to seek literary fame. My trashy novels, so inferior to my ideals, were raved over by the foolish public. I was worth almost a million dollars. Why should I stay longer away from home and friends? “I won’t!” I informed myself, impulsively. Three weeks later found me in America. I landed in New York, in the early af- ternoon. That evening I met my first surprise, of that week of surprises, when 1 went to American Grand Opera. The program was wholly made up of music com- posed by Mr. Harry F. Townsend, with words by Mr. Floyd Bivens. The program was also rendered by these two successful! artists. When the opera came to a close, 1 went to congratulate them on their work. I learned that they had been collabor- ating for five years, and made engagements only in New York and Chicago. The next evening I decided to visit the Jennice institute. A glaring electric sign “Art and Dramatics conducted by Jennings and Niece” greeted me. Almost at once I thought of Ruby Jennings and Pauline Niece, my former classmates. Before I inspected the work of this school I renewed acquaintance with these very worthy women. I found before I left that Ruby was still that amiable girl, grown famous In dramatics and that Pauline had not left her sense of humor in her paint brush. While returning to my hotel I witnessed a dreadful accident, which involved the killing of a child, the son of very wealthy Catholic parents, who wished to have the careless taxi-driver tried for murder. Of course I was called upon to be a witness. 1 found one of the judges to be Mr. Charles Hubble, another member of that fam- ous class which graduated from Avon Community High in ’21. Because I was impressed by the death of the child, I decided to attend the fu- neral. When the priest began to speak his voice seemed hauntingly familiar. Finally upon inquiry I learned that it was Clifford Wall. After the services were over I renewed acquaintance with the former champion gumchewer of the class of ’21. He was very proud to inform me that he had had charge of that church for the past ten years. This was the last day I should spend in New York before returning to my home in Illinois. While changing cars in Galesburg, I met Frances Wise, who informed me that she was the dean in a girls’ school in San Francisco. I congratulated her up- on her success in life, and she said, “now tell me of yourself.” I related to her the facts that have been previously stated, and as the train whistled for Avon, I add- ed, “I guess I’m the Rip Van Winkle of the class, but I slept for only fifteen' years.” By ESTHER YOUNG 3 $ 14 fcsi samg) ahr Unamrratm Qi-----t-W ' - ---1 mff sm ■■■ • - --CM; -—■ C S’nttnr (tlaae fflill--liJ21 E, the Seniors of the Avon Community High School, realizing that W3 are nearing the end of our High School life, but being of sound mind and memory, in spite of tendencies toward “Caput Magnum” in the past, ordain and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. First- We order and direct that our Executor, hereinafter named, give our surplus knowledge, to be distributed equally among the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. Second We, as a class, give and bequeath to the Juniors, our place of honor and dignity at the head of the school, as well as our unexcelled behaviour, delightful personalities and sweet dispositions Third We, as a class, give and bequeath to the Freshmen the right to stand in the hall and talk “nihil” until the very last gong sounds. Fourth We, Pauline Niece and Ruby Jennings, do give and bequeath our intel- lectual ability to all needy Juniors. Fifth I, Clifford Wall, give and bequeath to certain Sophomore boys the privilege of conversing with certain Freshman girls after school. Sixth I, Esther Young, give and bequeath to Avon High my teacher’s pension (when I get it), for the purpose of buying style books, so that the High School girls may be dressed in the proper fashion. Seventh I, Forrest Townsend, do give to Howard Tatman my position as sup- posed head of physics class. Eighth -I, Floyd Bivens, do hereby give to Eugene Wall a portion of my height to be added in small sections daily. Ninth I, Frances Wise, do give and bequeath to Naomi Pittman my wonderful vocabulary. Tenth—I, Charles Hubble, give my right to go with Bushnell girls to anyone who wishes to avail himself of such an opportunity. Eleventh I, Pauline Neice, do give and bequeath to the Sophomores my right to chew gum in Modern History Class. Twelfth I, Ruby Jennings, do give and bequeath to any Junior my right to sit at the head of the table in the laboratory. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint Howard Tatman to be executor of this, our last Will and Statement, and guardian of the Juniors, and their vast possessions of knowledge and wit, hereby requesting and directing that no surety be required on his hand as executor or guardian. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our names this nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one. This instrument was, on the day of this date signed by the said testators, Sen- iors, to be their Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who at their re- quest have subscribed our names therein as witnesses, in their presence, and in the presence of each other. (SEAL) RUBY JENNINGS. CHARLES HUBBLE. ahr Smimrramj Q ------‘mt-r--------- --------—op tEltr iFiual (final By FRANCES WISE Through all these years we’ve followed paths of learning, To train our minds, our bodies, and our souls, And earnestly our hearts were ever yearning Toward Graduation Day, to us the final goal. At last has come this day of great achievement. One course is ended but we must begin anew, For with our saddened partings and bereavement Ideals of new endeavor come to view. Avon High has given us her blessing. Her word and seal are fixed upon our minds; She gives us light and power for new progressing, She leads us on, a worthy task to find. And though our work in other fields we follow, And feet and thought may go in other ways, Our hearts shall fly, as homeward flies the swallow, Back to the joys of dear old High School days. Q i 16 CElir Unomrranu itantur (Class Standing—Philip Sundberg, Raymond Drake, Rollin Douglas, Verne Conway, Lester Woods, Edna Zuck. Second Row—Eula Botkin. Vera Brandt, May Yeoman, Howard Tatman, Maude Yeoman Sadie Kreps, Doris Sundberg. First Row- Edith Pool, Irene Spurgeon, Celeste Yeoman, Ruth Scott, Nettie Mills, Anna Bell. Not in picture—Mary (Craybill) Coons, Jessie Lewis, Leone Young. O alir Uaumrratu} 1 —- —Hs M Wt ilmtinra By MAUDE YEOMAN The Junior Class of Avon High Is the snappiest class in school; We have a bunch of charming girls And boys that don’t play pool. Howard is our president, Our baby fond and dear, And Vera our vice-president With voice both loud and clear. There’s Rollin with his maple seeds Who Miss Jackson does torment; And Irene so tall and fair Whose mind toward art is bent. There’s Philip who for basket ball Is noted far and wide, And Nettie in whose music The Junior class takes pride. There’s Doris who the mumps did take Just before our play. And Edith who does giggle on Throughout the livelong day. Then there are the Yeoman twins For scholarship they’re known; And Sadie, who o’er Latin I, Doth often sigh and groan. There’s Verne who oft in history class Does answer, “I don’t know;” And Celeste, the smallest in the class, Though sometime she may grow. There’s Jessie who did enter late And straightway capture Putt; Then Anna who works faithfully And no class has ever cut. There’s Eula who in every thing Does always take a hand. And Edna, her especial friend. Their fights are simply grand! There’s Lester from a farm nearby Who’s lots of fun this year, And Leone who with Raymond Rheim does go In weather bright or drear. There’s Ruth who in the picture house Does play the pan of tin, And Raymond who to chewing gum Did stick through thick and thin. 3)M! dhr iBnnmrratm Q )....... t� M'0 --------Tt 1 ••■-•••t'Hn) -■ -f'O We gave a wonderful class play Called “Aaron Boggs, Freshman.” We made our hundred bones despite Our friend, the weather man. And yet we have our failings As all the teachers tell, For we never bring our books to class No matter how they yell. We do not study very hard And sometimes fail in test. But still we know the Juniors Are Avon High School’s best. IN MEMORIAM Departed from school life To enter the blissful state of matrimony On April 4, 1921, MARY CRABILL “Gone but not forgotten” SJmttnr Aitfi Wanted: A new set of stunts to replenish my old supply—R. K. Douglas. Found: Poetical genius Maude Yeoman. Needed: A larger waste basket for Junior chewing gum—C. S. Tibbs. Wanted: A new style of hairdressing. We’re tired of puffs—Junior girls. To rent: A large supply of slightly used chewing gum. Easy terms—L. C. Tatman. Wanted: A book strong enough to resist all violence—Miss Jackson. Needed: Some new excuses. Must be plausible—P. Sundberg. Notice: I hereby declare that I will be responsible for debts contracted by no one but my self—Rollin Douglas. Wanted: A quieter place to sleep—Raymond Drake. Wanted for adoption: A half dozen peppy boys—Junior girls. There was a tall student named Verne, Most lessons he always did learn; But the value of English He could never distinguish, Its usage could never discern. There was a Junior named Phil-ip, His classes he often did skip. And the things he did larn, Didn’t amount to a darn; Howe’er long at the fount of learning he’d sip. alu' iBanmrramt €3 m ggGm r -■ ={'0 8 uphmnnrp (Clami Standing—Darwin Dalefeld, Kenneth Sailer, Tom Graybill, William Carrol, Arbon Fullerton, Helen Merriman. Second Row—Maude Bell, Garland Drake, Ruth Merrick, Flora McCoy, Arthur Gillette, Anna Gray. First Row—Earnest Heston, Bernadine Mings, Lucille Bell, Eugene Wall, Lynn Davis. Not in picture- Myrtle Kernal, Lawrence Cartv, Raymond Gillette. Dorothy Nessel. alir iimmirrauu O1 -I- . ■■..... A 0,ali' uf tjr Swpljfl jfigT THE bend where the Merriman River flows through the beautiful valley of Fullerton, there Nestles quietly the ancient castle of Heston, sur- rounded by a great Gray Wall. This is the home of a Coy (McCoy) little maiden named Bell. At the unfortunate death of her parents when she was but a child, she was left in charge of the butler Davis. Bell has rarely been away from the castle in ail her eighteen years, but tonight she is invited to the Halls of Carty, where a grand ball is to be given by the Mings, Grabills and Gilletts, who live in the historic town of Sailer, near Darwin. Her maid, Merrick, has just delivered the invitation, and the mad Carolling of yon little bird is not to be compared with the song in her heart, because tonight she will again meet her gallant young lover, Sir Drake. « Bell has now become Lady Drake. My lord and lady take up their abode at castle Heston and are destined to be happy. So, farewell to the peaceful valley of Fullerton. By ANNA GRAY, ’22. o tilir Uonmprauu = ■ ' ===$‘H - --- t'O iFrpshmau Clasts Standing- Leroy Woods, Lloyd Pool, Ronald Hectorne. Lee Norris, Howard Butler, .ada Ett'land. Second Row—Corrine Yeoman, Klaus Nordgren, Charles Stevens, Fern Jennings, Clarence Baker, Eula Nance, Maurine Capps. First Row—Glen Neice, Louise Mark, Marvel Staggs, Naomi Pittman. Dale Teach, Bethienne Young. Not in picture Henry Mauvais, Eunice Hollister, Leroy Hall, Giles Sailer, George Sheckler, Faith Townsend, Ella Courtney. y :: :.y ’ ' ‘ V ••••• ••• alu' Unutitrratui iwUggfcii— w JFtrfllimmt Alpliabpt A is for Algebra, which Naomi does hate, B is for Butler, who often is late; C is for Charles and Clarence, dear little boys; D is for Dale, who never makes noise. E is for Eula, so quiet and fair; F is for Fein, with wavy light hair. G is for Glenn, who comes via “choo choo;” H is for Hectorne and his aunt Hollister too. I is for idleness of which we have plenty; J is for Jackson who claims she is twenty. K is for Klaus with dark brown “lamps,” L is for Louise who copies the vamps. M is for Maurine who flirts all the time; N is for Norris whose first name won’t rhyme. 0 is for order, which the teachers all keep; P is for Pool who seems never to sleep. Q is for quiet in which George delights; R is for rules which keep Henry in, nights. S is for Staggs, a sweet country lass; T is for Townsend who stands high in class. U is for united, like our class of ’23; V is for vim which is us you can see. W is for Woods, star on the gym floor; X is for Exit, over the door. Y is for Young and Yeoman, who sit side by side; Z is for Zada, who each day takes a ride. Now, after much labor, our alphabet’s finished. May the fame of the Freshmen ne’er be diminished. Q iHip Saamprauy D Ciimun (Cnurara THE large crowds which were in attendance at our lyceum numbers during the past year are evidences of the fact that Avon people appreciate the educa- tional value of such a course. Last year the Literary Societies sold many advance season tickets, thus enab- ling us to secure our choice among the many numbers offered and to guarantee a profitable outcome of the course. The first number was presented by the Warwick Male Quartet on November fifth. This very entertaining company gave a varied program of classical, popular, and humorous selections. On January third, the Indian Chief, Tahan, and his company were received by a large and expectant audience which was not disappointed, for the interesting talks by Chief Tahan and Princess Nacoombie as well as the violin solos by the Prin- cess were very entertaining. On January twenty-fourth, Sarah Mildred Wilmer told of her experiences as n reader and entertainer among the soldiers in France. This number was enjoyed by an exceptionally large audience. Dr. Wm. Forkel! gave a very interesting lecture on March nineteenth. His top- ic “The America of Tomorrow”— was treated with exceptional broadmindedness and vision. The course for next year promises to be even better than that of this year. Tom Corwin is a great impersonator, who is said to be able to mock anything from a steam-boat to a dog-fight. He has traveled all over the country and is one of the highest salaried entertainers on the lyceum platform. The Ventians are a quar- tet of musical entertainers who give a musical concert consisting of solos, quar- tets and selections upon stringed instruments. They are well recommended and are the most expensive number of the course. The Ben Hur Entertainers nre a company which gives musical numbers, both instrumental and vocal, as well as (Thr iBiuimrramj H � ' t t------•' ■■•__-- 3mi ■ ---- Q readings and impersonations. Dean Lhamon is a noted lecturer who entertaines as well as educates his audiences. Jean Eliot is a reader of world wide fame, who reads plays, novels, or selections. Avon High School solicits the patronage of all its friends for the lyceum course for next year, and promises the public a profitable return for its support and inter- est. ifluatr IN THE year ’20-’21 interest in music was at high-pitch under the leadership of Miss Lourie. The High School Chorus received training in the technicalities of music as well as in singing; while the Glee Club, the first ever established in A. H. S., accomplished some finished work. On special occasions, numbers were ren- dered by the following groups: a double male quartet, two single male quartets, a girl’s double quartet, a girl’s sextet, with Bernadine Mings, Clarence Baker, and Er- nest Heston, as soloists. Drrlamatonj TWO declamatory contests were held on May 9th and 11th to select contestants for the County Meet. Much interest was taken and all the contestants put forth their best efforts to make the contest one long to be remembered. Much credit should be given to the excellent work of directing done by Mrs. N. O. Chrissey of Galesburg. PROGRAM “By the Rule of Contrary”...................................Maude Bell “The Mission of Kitty Malone”...........................Helen Merriman “Wee Willie Winkie”.........................................May Yeoman “Sarah Maud”................................................Sadie Kreps “The Death Disk”........................................Maude Yeoman “The Juvenile Court”........................................Edith Pool “Dora” .....................................................Eula Botkin “The Word”..............................................Naomi Pittman “Naughty Zell”..............................................Anna Gray “Chad” ................................................. Clarence Baker “For Dear Old Yale”.....................................Garland Drake “The Seventh Night”.....................................William Carroll “Pease of the Navy”.....................................Philip Sundberg “How Pinkey Settled an Old Score”...........................Lloyd Pool cThr Utfumrrawj Qr-----tMt IM - frg) ahr Siaarmtna uf tUirntlm ♦ v 5 ELL, for goodness sake, mama, don’t say any more about it!” exclaimed Dor- othy in a tone which indicated that the discussion had been in progress for sometime. “I know he’ll be a perfect sissy and just spoil my party, but I’ll ask him if you feel that way about it.” And with that she ran up to her own room slamming the doors vigorously behind her. From her earliest memory, Dorothy Manning had positively hated Robert Sum- ner Bruce, the son of her mother’s girlhood chum. In fact, in the days before he had moved to California, she had been accustomed, when her mother scolded her for soiling her frock or for scattering her playthings, pointing out as an example of virtue Bobby’s angelic conduct, to slap him vigorously and then run away and howl dismally. Although she was so young, she had been vastly relieved when he moved away from the house next door, for her aversion to his virtues far exceeded her de- light in his companionship. But still she had not been wholly free from accounts of his perfection, for all of Aunt Ethel’s” letters contained long paragraphs extolling her son’s good qualities, and these passages were duly cited by Dorothy’s mother So, by the time Dorothy reached the age of eleven, she begun to cover her ears at the slightest mention of his name, and utterly refused to look at his picture. Now Dorothy was nearly eighteen, and in honor of this momentous occasion she was to give a house party with all of her particular friends in attendance. But when the invitations were sent out. Mrs. Manning insisted that it would be only po- lite to include her old playmate, Bobby, who was visiting in the east for the first time since the family had moved away. At first Dorothy stormed, but finally agreed to her mother’s demand. Accordingly the invitations were sent out and duly accepted, but now Dorothy was much too interested in exciting preparations of various sorts to think mucn about Bobby. Finally, on the afternoon before the other guests were to arrive, Dorothy, looking delightfully fresh and pretty in her simple white frock, set out in the roadster to meet her old playmate. As she prepared to depart, her mother called out bits of advice. “Now please, dear, don’t drive so furiously that your hair comes down; and do be careful of your dress. And Dorothy, do be nice to him.” “I don’t care how I look,” said Dorothy as she started the car, “I hope I look a fright As for being nice to him I’ll drive so fast comirg home that we can’t talk and then I mean to pair him off with Cora Smith. She gave me that awful red-head- ed, freckled cousin of hers at her party!” And with gay laugh she sent the car fly- ing down the drive. When the train stopped at the country station only two passengers flighted, fine of them an old fashioned looking old lady, and the other a young man who, in every particular, adequately fulfilled Dorothy’s expectations. For he was a delicate, foppish little man, approximately five feet in heighth, and fastidiously dressed with the shade of his necktie exactly reproduced in the pale lavender of his socks. Her worst fears were realized, but still Dorothey was disappointed he might at least have been bigger. Well, anyway, he was just the partner for Cora; and Dorothy laughed aloud at the thought, for Cora was about five feet nine inches tall and correspondingly heavy. She greeted him as cordially as even her mother could have expected under the circumstances, and led him toward the car. During this time the young man had uttered only the barest word of greeting in spite of Dor- othy’s polite remarks concerning the weather. (Cmlinurd on page thirty-six) 51ir UUmmrratm Q ) r tt� 3 -- - Sl%£g!3g0b ‘K' ■ ■— -=$'M � 3 r- - Q Unman IfltU ®aur ffirr Wax] N the month of October of the year one thousand, eight hundred and ninety-nine, the Mulligans of New York and the Kerneys of “near Baton Rouge,” two families as unlike as environment could make them, found themselves thrown together with a common desire, namely, to acquire enough gold to retrieve their lost fortunes. Earlier in the year gold had been discovered in Alaska in the regions around Nome, and men were flocking thither from all parts of the world, eager to acquire their share of the glitteiing metal. In spite of family differences, Georgia Kerney, twelve years of age, and Kelly Mulligan, who was thirteen, soon found one ground of mutual understanding. “Ah’ll nevah use such horrible slang as these gold diggahs use,” declared Georgia, and Kelly asserted emphatically, “Bedad, I ain’t gonna quit de good ole Noo Yor’ lingo, either.” Dad Mulligan and Pop Kerney decided that there should be a school for the ten Mulligans and one Kerney, and as they were the leaders in the Nome district, on the tenth of October a school there was. Bill Yarnell, formerly a school teacher in Kentucky, whose “diggin’s hadn’t panned out good,” was hired to “learn ’em sumpin’ at an ounce per kid.” For three weeks Bill lorded it successfully as pedagogue in the opera house, a shack heated by a egless stove, and with other equipment to match. Then came the eventful Tuesday. Outside it was about twenty degrees below zero, and within the barnlike opera house, the school children were gathered as near the red-hot cast- iron stove as was possible. Kelly Mulligan, poker in hand, was idly twisting one of the stones which served as legs under the stove, when suddenly the stone jumped from beneath the heater, which started to tip over. The children scattered like quails and Bi 1 Yarnell turned just in time to find the red-hot heater on the floor. Quickly catching up the drinking water he soaked the floor with it and little damage was done. The rest of the afternoon was spent in cleaning the school room and attempting to discover the culprit. Bill took each pupil into a corner to be ques- tioned, but immediately after taking Georgia he called Kelly, although he was not next in line. That night as the children waded home through the snow, Kelly shouted at the top of his voice all the things he would do to get even with Georgia. All the South- ern miss said was “Ah guess Mistah Yarnell will give you’ns another thrashing if yo’ do.” The next day, true to his promise, Kelly tried to get revenge by dipping Georgia’s “pig-tail” into an inkwell, and when Miss Georgia proudly tossed her head, she threw ink over all nearby objects. Bill Yarnell kept both children after school, gave Kelly another thrashing and sent him home. The minute the door creaked behind Kelly, Georgia laid her head upon her desk and sobbed out, “Kelly nevah will speak to me again.” The year passed peacefully after this episode, for Kelly, the leader, had learned the strength of the master and the other boys profited by example. “Yo’ young’ns,” Bill said one afternoon in May. “bring some extra lunch tomorrow and we’ll go down to the mines.” The next forenoon found Bill and his pupils tramping down the trail to the mines, Georgia and Kelly lagging behind. Once more Kelly’s little demon took pos- session of him. “Now to get even with Miss Smarty!” He snatched her locket, breaking the ribbon on which it hung The trail led along the bank of a little stream. Many years before, an earth- MU� Chr Huumrrmui tM� Q� quake had changed the course of the water, leaving beside what was now the trail, a large rock, formerly in the center of the stream, with a curiously carved hole in its apex. Georgia, quick to spy an advantage and understanding Kelly’s nature, cried out, “Ah dare you-all to put my locket on that rock.” With a careless fling, Kelly threw the locket—right down in the apex of the rock. “Mistah Yarnell,” cried Georgia loudly, “Mistah Yarnell! Kelly threw mah locket away!” “Didn’t neither! You dared me.” “Mistah Yarnell! You-all make Kelly get mah locket.” “Wal,” said Bill, “if you don’t want another thrashing Kelly, you’d better fetch that locket.” Kelly, with certain unpleasant recollections of Bill Yarnell’s muscle in action, obediently climbed the rock to find no locket. “Guess she’s side-tracked down the hole. Aint no locket hereabouts.” “It went down that hole. Ah saw it, Kelly Mulligan,” asserted Georgia, with a stamp of her foot. “You’d better go to town and fetch some powder and get that locket Kelly ” said Bill. “Aw, not fer no locket.” “You heard what I said.” At this, Kelly started for town, and the rest of the group went on down the trail toward the mines. Soon, however, Georgia dropped quietly behind, and started back to the rock. “Wouldn’t it be funny,” she mused, “if Kelly’d find gold in that rock? Then, ah reckon he’d go back to New York, and his dad d build more houses. Ah wish Kelly and me could be married and live in one -and have a pet cat— and Georgia dropped quietly down beside the trail some distance from the rock, for she could hear Kelly grumbling to himself as he plied drill and hammer. “Fool girl! Bedad! All fer a locket! Might o’ knowed she’d have her way. She’d oughta lose it, and me not with the gang faith, I guess the hole’s deep enough for de big noise—” Kelly carefully tamped the powder in and arranged the fuse. He looked about carefully to see that no one was near, and touched off the fuse. After “de big noise,” he hurried to the rock, and gave a shout of surprise. “Holy Moses, have I struck a pocket?” Sure enough, Kelly had struck a pocket. This small horde of gold had been de- posited in the rock by the stream. “Ah guess now Mistah Kelly, you can go back to New York!” said Georgia wist- fully, as she came running up and spied the “find.” And Pa Mulligan with the ten young Mulligans, Kelly included, did leave for New York on the next boat. Does woman always have her way? The final chapter in the Kerney-Mulligan tale was added ten years later. In the marriage license column of Georgia’s home-town paper, interested friends read: Kelly Mulligan, New York, 23; Georgia Kerney, LeGrande, 22 Yes, woman will have her way! By FORREST TOWNSEND. o alir iBiuimrrmm 5� 0 1 Wfr™-- altr S nttnr Pay The comet!y, “When Smith Stepped Out,” a new royalty play, was presented by the Senior class on May nineteenth. The cast was as follows: William Horace Smith, Uncle Bill.............................. Floyd Bivens Geo. Smith, his nephew...................................Forrest Townsend Richard Keene, a detective...................................Charles Hubble Bob Stanley, a wooer..........................................Clifford Wall Mrs Geo. Smith, Nellie.......................................Esther Young Muriel Armitage, her younger sister..........................Ruby Jennings Miss Winslow, a spinster......................................Pauline Neice Hilda, the Swedish maid........................................Frances Wise 29 fc 4i£4ik •44« abr ilimimrrauu Q - • t H' ]----------- -i •O “Aarmt iSagga, JFrrahman” IT never rains but it pours. How true this old proverb seemed when the Junior class prepared to give its play, “Aaron Boggs, Freshman.” The date first set for presenting the play was March ninth, but due to the epidemic of mumps it was necessary to postpone it twice before the actual presentations on March twenty-fifth and April fourteenth were successfully accomplished. The play is a delightful portrayal of college life. Aaron Boggs, a Freshman from Splinterville, feels the usual pangs of homesickness, but these are forgotten when his hazing begins. Lizzie Maude, also from Splinterville, who is a waitress at Aaron’s boarding house, comes to the rescue with the news that Aaron is the only heir of his multi-mil.ionaire uncle, J. P. Boggs. Aaron immediately becomes the he- ro of the campus, but when the rumor of his wealth proves false and life seems darkest, Lizzie Maude again comes to the rescue. The inevitable happens, Aaron finds that it is Lizzie, for whom he has cared all along. CElir Hmmirramj ATHLETICS 52 rw i pufBiral t uratimt THIS year Mr. Otto Burg of Canton guided the students in their physical devel- opment. As such training had never before been given in this school it was deemed unnecessary to hire a regular teacher for this branch of the curricu- lum and instructions were given only on Tuesdays. The children of the grades played games and performed light calisthenics. The High School boys and girls were divided, the girls taking exercises designed to produce grace of movements, while the boys worked upon the apparatus and piacticed pyramid bui ding to produce strength of muscles and steadiness of nerves. On December first Mr. Burg gave a splendid exhibition before the Parent-Teachers’ Association which showed clearly that the time and money expended for gymnastics was not wasted. itet� — lilt) alir Uimuurnum Standing Drake, Graybil!, Sundberg. Sitting- Townsend, Wail, Bivens, Heston, Douglas. iBaakrt Stall THE Avon High School had the most successful Basket-Ball team in the history of the school. This was due largely to the untiring work of the team, and the townspeople who attended the games loyally supporting the “Green and V hite boys. Much thanks is due also to the Freshmen team which gave the “reg- ulars” much good practice The Green and White opened the season early in the year by defeating Rose- ville by a large score, and continued with an average of over a game a week, total- ing 29 games with only 8 defeats, including two tournaments. The credit for the games which the team won must be given to the boys that played as no coach was employed, all was self-determination on their part. The season closed with the Inter-class Tournament in which the Seniors won the “Loving Cup.” By HOWARD TATMAN hr Unumrratuj ■■ tw —IQ Hrrnri) of Him HESTON Earnest (Nick) Heston—forward was always on the go, never tiring and full of “grit” which is much needed in the game. Nick was small but mighty, and tossed a large number of goals. He also displayed good teamwork, which lead to other scoring. Nick will be captain next year. SUNDBERG Philip Sundberg forward was well known over the entire district for his abil- ity in basket ball and, although usually placed under two men he made large scores. “Phil” had a good eye for the basket. He will not play next year. BIVENS Floyd Bivens center—(captain) was a player who used his head as well as his feet Tom was always after his man and allowed few points but lead in the scor- ing of his quintet. Tom had a mania for “suckers.” He finishes this year having played on first team three years. WALL Clifford Wall guard- was a man of ability. This was shown in one game where the thrilling game was won by his skilled guarding—the Abingdon game. Putt nev- er gave up, this was his first and last year on the team as he graduates in May. TOWNSEND Forrest Townsend guard—Although this was his first year in basket ball he played the game as if an experienced player. He also graduates this year. DRAKE Garland Drake (sub) played an excellent game as a “regular” man the first semester and participated in several games the last half and will make an A-l man next season. GRAYBILL Tom Grabill (sub) is the making of an excellent player and played in several games this season. Tom shows good judgement in team-work as well as in goal mak- ing He will probably hold down the center position next year. DOUGLAS Rollin Douglas (sub)—Although he did not get to play in many games he won ap- plause with his long shots. He will not play next year. ♦ ■■ t£) 33 a hr IBnnmrraiui ® fr88-� r - t m iJrrurii nf (fcamrs Team Place A . C. H. S. Opponents Roseville at Avon 29 8 Good Hope at Avon 16 14 Industry at Avon 18 5 Roseville at Roseville 15 6 Kirkwood at Kirkwood 21 13 Vermont at Vermont 22 17 Bushnell at Avon 16 7 Alumni at Avon 32 26 Altona at Avon 8 10 Knoxville at Knoxville 18 12 Alumni ’20 at Avon 28 7 Bushnell at Bushnell 19 20 Knoxville at Avon 40 13 Bardolph at Bardolph 18 9 Abingdon at Abingdon 16 30 Industry at Industry 9 28 Plymouth at Avon 54 1 Altona at Altona 20 10 Abingdon at Avon 23 18 Vermont at Avon 71 5 Bardolph at Avon 36 23 Plymouth at Plymouth 37 31 Kirkwood at Avon MACOMB TOURNAMENT 19 25 Astoria vs. Avon 45 11 Hamilton vs. Avon 20 23 Industry vs. Avon 16 14 Camp Point vs. Avon 23 11 Peoria Central vs. Avon (semi-finals) 11 GALESBURG TOURNAMENT 40 Galesburg vs. Avon 14 32 Total 714 463 WEARERS OF THE A JERSEYS Floyd Bivens Forrest Townsend Philip Sundberg Clifford Wall Ernest Heston Tom Grabill Garland Drake o a hr Umimrraiui O Nordgren, Pool, Meyers, Hectorne, Woods, Stevens. Absent—Mauvais. Clhr Jfrrsbmau Spam THE Freshmen organized a strong underclass man team playing several games with independent teams and came through with a good record. Their untiring work is responsible in a large measure for the success of the “regular” team. Three Freshmen played so good a game that they were taken to the tournaments and played in more than one game. RECORD OF MEN Ronald Hectorne (Capt.) was a star guard for Freshies.” Heck is a very able man and we are expecting him to make a star guard for first squad next yeai. Loyd Pool, forward, known as Pooly, will show up next year on the first squad without any doubt. “Pooly” showed up good this year and with a little coaching will make a record for himself. Klaus (Koonie) Norgreen was full of basket ball spirit and will in a year or so make a regular man. . , Henry Mauvois, forward, was a star in many games and usually lead in the scoring by long shots. He will probably be a first man next year. Leroy (Shorty) Woods, guard, played an excellent guard on the Freshman squad and was a ‘man’ in offensive as well as defensive work. Shorty will receive the yells next season. a ®Ijr Huumrrang 0 Tatty, our yell leader, was always on the job urging his team on with the many new yells. Although this was his first season as yell master he showed the fans as well as the team he was worthy of the position. Tatty will be with us next year so we look forth to a peppy bunch. Bing-a-lacka, Bing-a-lacka Bing, Bing, Bing Ching-a-lacka, Ching-a-lacka Ching, Ching, Ching Bing-a-lacka, Ching-a-lacka Who are we? Avon High School Yes Siree! Green and White, Green and White Who? Who? Who are you? Green and White, Green and White Avon High School! They’re all right! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Reppity Rah! Shr Disarming nf Durntlui (Continued from taye twenty-six) “My goodness,” thought Dorothy, “he looks and acts as if he were frightened half to death. I wonder how the poor, bashful darling ever got here all by himself? Well I won’t disturb his peace.” And she devoted herself to her driving. When they were well started, however, her charge seemed more loquacious, but Dorothy disregarded him entirely. If he had something to say he could just tell it to her mother when they got home—or wait and reveal it to Cora. As the car came up the drive and stopped before the steps, Mrs. Manning rose to greet the visitor whom she feared had been rather slighted by Dorothy, but when she saw Dorothy’s companion, she sank back with a gasp of astonishment. Dorothy Manning, what awful thing have you done now,” she asked weakly. Dorothy looked amazed. “Why nothing, mama. I’m sure. Mv dress is perfectly clean and—” “But who is this young man?” demanded her mother, turning to that person who immediately began to twist his mustache and stammer pitifully Fina ly aft- er repeated and careful questioning on the part of Mrs. Manning and incoherent re- plies from the stranger, Dorothy learned that she had practically abducted Algernon Percival Bates, the son of a millionaire who had purchased a country estate nearby. And amid the confusion, a taxi from the city had arrived unnoticed, leaving its passenger upon the steps, an interested observer. As soon as Mrs. Manning noticed him she rushed down the steps and kissed him warmly. And Dorothy received the greatest shock of her life, for this tall, blond giant with the delightfully bovish grin was Robert Sumner Bruce himself! And then and there, Dorothy completely disarmed of her prejudice decided that this young man should be favored with a partner infinitely more agreeahle than Cora, even a girl known as Dorothy Manning. MAUDE YEOMAN €3 Shr tBnnmrrang 'M b — GIRLS’ PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASS Shr Sonmerawi 0 THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY On the evening of November 19, 1920, the Juniors gave a narty in honor of the Seniors of ’21, at the home of the Misses Maude and May Yeoman. I he evening was spent in games, and music. Delicious refreshments consisting of chicken salad, sandwiches, olives, cocoa, fruit salad, cake and after-dinner mints were served. The guests departed at a late hour voting the Juniors excellent entertainers. PARTY FOR MISS KYLE One evening in October Miss Anna Ross entertained the Seniors of ’21, in honor of their former teacher, Miss Anna Kyle. Fortune telling, cards and dancing were enjoyed. After the delightful refreshments came impromptu toasts, as the sur- prise of the evening, and much merriment resulted. Wishing Miss Kyle much suc- cess in her new work, the guests departed. THE FRESHMAN PARTY The Freshman party was held on the evening of December tenth. The guests gathered in the study hall where games were played under the direction of Clarence Baker and Klaus Norgren. Miss Fennesy told fortunes by means of literary gems. Misses Marvel Staggs, Louise Mark, Faith Townsend, Fern Jennings, Eula Nance and Corinne Yeoman showed their ability as hostesses by serving the follow- ing menu: chicken sandwiches, fruit salad, cocoa, olives, cake and peanuts. The party broke up at eleven o’clock, with every one feeling that it had been a wonderful success. 38 j- O Clip Voomrrang •M99MII D Q) ..........t K'® i H'l-------f' THE FACULTY PARTY The faculty entertained the student body with a Hallowe’en party at the High School building. The auditorium was decorated in true Hallowe’en fashion, with mysteries lurking in every corner. Appropriate games and fortune-telling were greatly enjoyed. About eleven o’clock refreshments were served. Everyone had a good time, and the party was pronounced a success from start to finish. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION On July 3, 1920, the Seniors of ’21 filled two cars and toured to Havana, to spend the day with our former music teacher, Miss Anna Kyle. They took their lunch and spent most of the day at Quiver Beach, where boat-riding and swimming were heartily enjoyed. Late that night the party returned home, tired, but with very pleasant mem- ories of the occasion. THE HIKE The Botany class, with Miss Allen as chaperone, went on a flower-hunting hike April 13. Truly it must have been an unlucky date, for a rain came up and not many flowers were found. Four members of the party strayed and as it began raining they found themselves near the road. As fortune would have it, Frank Myers, coming from work in his Ford, picked up the wanderers, but the rest, forced to walk back in the rain, reached home uncomfortably wet, but with a few roots, leaves and flowers for “those Herbariums.” A SURPRISE On Monday evening, April 18, 1921, Mrs. Dewitt Douglas entertained with a sur- prise party for Rollin, in honor of his eighteenth birthday. The guests included Juniors and Seniors and other friends. The evening was spent in games, music, cards and dancing. About eleven o’clock delightful refreshments, consisting of brick ice cream, wafers, cake and salted pea- nuts, were served. At a very late hour the guests departed, wishing Rollin many more such birth- days, and declaring Mrs. Douglas a charming hostess. FIVE FORLORN MAIDENS One lovely Saturday morning in March, when almost everybody either had the mumps or was out of town, five forlorn maidens planned a hike with a wiener roast as an objective. However, the already dejected spirits of the five were further cast down by the coming of a shower just before time to start. Not to be deprived of a party, the girls compromised with the weather man, by indulging in a fudge party at the home of the Yeoman twins. The afternoon ended gaily after all, for under Sadie’s able direction, May mixed the fudge, Doris stirred it, Maude poured it on the platter, and Miss Tibbs ate it. So endeth our story of five maidens forlorn. • ==Ep (Thr finomrratui THE FUDGE PARTY Miss Edith Pool chose one night in November for entertaining the basket ball team, and some girl friends with a fudge party. After a jolly time at the movies, the party went to Miss Pool's, where they made fudge, played games, and enjoyed music and cards. A THEATRE PARTY On Thursday, April 21, 1921, Wiiliam L. Carroll gave a theatre party for the Knights of Honor Class of the Universalist Sunday School. At 6:45 the class met at William’s home, where the rgular monthly business meeting was held At 7:25 the gay little band left for the Avonia Theatre to enjoy “A Tale of Two Cities.” Those invited were: Mrs. Nettie Rea, Mrs. Frances Davis, Mr. Emil Beagle, Charles Stevens, Ror.ald Hectorne, Lloyd Pool, Donovan Myers, Klaus Nordgren, Harold Locks- wood, Leroy Foster, Jack Sundberg, Leroy Mark. Willis Mummey, Edmond VanWink e George Staggs, Reynolds Hovell, Howard Davis, Henry Spurgeon and Leroy Woods. A. H. S MEDLEY “Chili Bean”- Floyd. Wait Till You Get ’Em up in the Air”—Putt. “Absent”—Vera. “Freckles”—Dale. “Lonesome, That’s All”—Louise. Blue Jeans - Arbon, Gar.and, Floyd, Howard, Doug Whispering”—Garland and Bernadine. “Rosy”—Edna. “Girls of My Dreams”—Clifford. “K-K-Katy”—K. G. Allen. “The Vamp”—Celeste. “The Moon”—Juniors. “Love Nest”—Leone. “I’m Like a Ship Without a Sail —Howard T. “Everybody’s Buddy”—Rollin. “You’d Be Surprised”—Lester. “Feather Your Nest”—Charlie H. “All For a Girl”—Earnest. “My Prairie Rose”—Phil. “Sweetie O’Mine”—Anna “Grin, Grin, Giin”—William C. “The Green Grass Grew All Around Them”—The Freshies. “If I Only Had Someone to Love Me”- -Edith. “My Heart Has Learned to Love You”—Doris. “Farewell to Thee”—Pauline. Klaus was a Freshman so dear, Who sold chocolate bars far and near. By day or by night, In the dark or the light, He’d cry “Chocolate bars! Buy ’em here!” Miss Allen: “Why aren’t you taking these questions, Verne?” Verne: Because I have neither a pencil, paper nor the ability ” a hr TiUuimrratm Q.--------{• 'H1 -3 - ' 1� 1- -----1� ‘3 O ROOM V MARY SCHLEICH, TEACHER ROOM III ANNA SECKER, TEACHER o i' 41 I SMS cChr iBmimrrmm Q J=------- 3 ■£—■ 4� r- ■ ■■{■£) ROOM IV GUSSIE GRIFFETHS, TEACHER ROOM II MAUDE HORNER, TEACHER alii' iBmintrraim ROOM I HAZEL HATCH. TEACHER HOW STUDIOUS! £- 43 ¥ iO (Al 3 IBS ahr Umnnpratui o 3Jnkrs Doug to Tat: “Let’s run away from home.” Tat: “All right! But do s’pose we can get back before dark?” AT JUNIOR PLAY REHEARSAL Miss Tibbs (coaching): “Clifford, put your arm on the back of Sadie’s chair to show the audience you like her.” Clifford: “Aw, Miss Tibbs, I don’t want to get the habit.” IT PAYS To be good. I tried it once.—Eugene Wall. To cram before exams. Flunkers. Not to “sass” Miss Jackson. Beware of notebooks.—A Junior. To read our Ivanhoe lesson before class. Freshies. To “ pay as you enter” (i. e. remove chewing gum).--All gum chewers. “Just ’fore graduation to be good as you can be.”- Seniors. Ronald: “You know, I think the Freshmen ought to give a play.” Henry: “Sure! And Ronald can be the heroine.” Miss T.: “Your Latin period will end early tomorrow.” Class (in concert): “Why?” Miss T.: “I leave for Peoria at 3 p. m.” Doris: “That’s good!” A Latin student: “How did she know I had a ‘pony?’ Why, my English was perfect in that translation.” Another student: “Huh! that’s just why!” Are teachers infallible? Miss T.: “The Gauls were perspiring against Caesar.” Doug says: Caesar conquered many nations, A mighty man was he: And by the end of one semester He also conquered me. Lives of great men all remind us, We should strive to do our best, And departing, leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. —Exchange. Bernadine says: “Cleopatra vamped Julius Caeser.” She knows. BEFORE THE MIRROR T., crossly: “Who says I’m presentable?” A., who is wearing red dress, “Not I, said the little red hen.” alir Hoatnrrami QP ===$ 'j— 4! Q PEDAGOGICAL PEEVES What’s the lesson? I didn’t hear the assignment.—Rollin. When do we get our reports? Freshies. What’s the good of studying Latin anyway? Klaus. Have no pencil nor paper—English III. No, I don’t know my lines yet, but I’ll have ’em by that night. Honest! How- ard and Clifford. When do we get our perfect attendance?—Everystudent. I can’t do my bookkeeping. I hurt my arm playing basketball.—Phil. This saw doesn’t saw straight.—Manual Trainers. Miss Ross, substituting for Miss Tibbs: “Forrest, I admit that your Cicero translations are original and have many other good points, but never-the-less they’re not right.” Leone writing lines from memory in English class: “Oh, I wanna rubber (era- ser)!’’ INSEPARABLES 1. Putt and his chewing gum. 2. Esther and her tale of woe. 3 Ernest and Eunice. 4 Rollin and his suitcase. 6. The Twins. ti. Phil and his everlasting excuses. 7. The Basket Ball team and Victory. 8. Lee and his hot water bottle. 9. Bill and Pauline. 10. Foriest and his comb. Miss Tibbs, to Rollin in English III: “When writing to Spalding Brothers what should you use instead of ‘Dear Sir’?” Rollin: “Dear brothers.” May: “I wish I had a shrimp cocktail.” Doris: “Well, the nearest I ever got to high society was eating a club sandwich.” FAMILIAR SAYINGS 1. Phillip: “I know, but I can’t explain it.” 2. Esther: “I had such a headache last night that I couldn’t get my Cicero. 3. Forrest: “Mebbe so.” “I’ll tell the world.” 4 Miss Jackson: “Rollin, take your seat!” 5. Miss Allen: “You know perfectly well what I mean.” 6. Rollin: “Ma’am?” 7. Miss Tibbs: “That’s tragic.” 8. Mr. Burg: “Now gurruls ” 9. Abey: “Always do your friends good.” Miss Allen: “And where did these barbarians come from?” Howard: “From St. Augustine.” Question in Physiology exam.: “Name the organs of respiration. Answer: “The lungs, heart, stomach and brain.” O ' (O i 45 4 2,hr Umimrrami 5S= 'M“)........... .'(C Shr iUimmrraun Q,r--fr «• ■) l i- t« J- 1' D Alumni ig HE Alumni Association of the Avon High School was organized in May. ... . . � n • • i_i . n i D_:«ir 1893, with Minnie Predmore Mrs. C. S. Crissy, president; Bertha Brink- erhoff—Mrs. J H. Sullivan, vice president; Frank D. Rea, secretary; and Giles Clayberg, treasurer. Alumni pins were ordered but very few classes made purchase of such pins. A reception and banquet was held the following spring in honor of the class of 1894, a custom which has been continued until the present time. A. ($raiUiatf� CLASS OF 1888 -John S. Campbell, Supt. Maude Campbell Myrrha Campbe 1 Mrs. Knight........... Ella M. Case Mrs. Gallett............. Minnie M. Predmore Mrs. C. S. Crissey Lena Woods Mrs. Howard Rose.......... ..................New Port, Pa. 1416 Washington St., Boise, Idaho ...........................Avon ...................Avon CLASS OF 1889 John S. Campbell, Supt. Charles L. Drake, deceased Ora B. Morey- Mrs. Mumford................................ Frank C. Smith California CLASS OF 1891—H. L. Roberts, Supt. Nettie Poisot- Mrs. Harry Townsend..................... Frank D. Rea—Grocer.................................... Avon Avon CLASS OF 1892 H L. Roberts, Supt. Bertha Brinkerhoff -Mrs. A. Sundberg........................ Giles M. Clayberg -deceased Minnie McElvaine Mrs. F. A. Neely........................... Louisa Poisot—Mrs. David Fahey.............................. Cora Scanlon—Mrs. Neville................................... Lizzie Smith deceased ................Avon Strand Hotel, Chicago ....Davenport, Iowa .........Rt. 4, Canton Katherine CLASS OF 1893 H. L Roberts, Supt. Peet Mrs. Smyser.....................................North Yakima, Wash. CLASS OF 1894 —H. L. Roberts, Supt. Ellice Black—Teacher .................................. Wilbur Harrod—Physician ............................... Grace Woods—Bookkeeper ................................ Galesburg ....Avon ....Avon CLASS OF 1895—H. L. Roberts, Supt. Fied G. Bonser Prof. Columbia University.................... New York, N. Y. Maurice L. Carr- Research Dept., Safe Cabinet Co.,..508 Putnam St., Marietta, Ohio Edith C. Crissey—At home.. ............................................. Florence P. Fennessy—Asst. Cashier.......................... ManM?UMummey- Mrs. Lutz........................468 S. Henderson St Galesburg G Mahlon Predmore—Veterinarian......................3850 E. 2nd St., Wichita, an. Nell O. Rea At home.......................1424 3rd Ave., East, Hutchinson, Kan. Etta I. Shinkel Mrs Lundgren—deceased Q Stir Unnmrratui CLASS OF 18% H. L. Roberts, Supt. Glenn Harrod—Prof. Eureka College...................... . Eureka CLASS OF 1897 —J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ethel L. Hodson—Mrs. Wick.............................505 W. Park Place, Peoria Alma Hodson Mrs. Cheeseman.....................530 S. Pierce St., Milwaukee, Wis. Joseph N. Mauvais- Dairy Farming..................................Gooding, Idaho Ada E. Pool—At home......................................................Bushnell Ray Woods -Dentist ........................................................Kansas CLASS OF 1898—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Fannie Churchill Mrs. W. A. Lockwood....................6142 Ellis Ave., Chicago Hallie Crissey—Lumber Merchant.............................................Avon Lewis Durie—Farmer..............................................Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Edwin Flake—Farmer...............................................St. Augustine Lester Hollister—Veterinarian ...............................................Avon Ella Nance—Mrs. W. E. Mark.................................................Avon Charlie Perry—Musical Store..................................Grand Island, Neb Frank Peterson Myrtle Powell—Mrs. Euking.........................................Gooding, Idaho Louis Randa l—Yates Machine Works..................................Beloit, Wis. Chella Rea Teacher........................1424 3rd Ave. East, Hutchinson, Kan. CLASS OF 1899 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Warren A. McElvaine Property Distributor, Northern Construction Co....... ....................................................Williams Lake, B. C. CLASS OF 1900 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Mattie L. Beeson Mrs. Odell Hate! deceased Irma D. Cunningham Mrs. Blaine..........................................Galesburg Mary L. Hectorne—Mrs. Will King.....................................lola, Kansas Henry C. Mauvais Salesman....................................................Avon D. Inez McElvaine—Mrs. M. R. Staggs..........................................Avon Effie C. Murphy deceased William A. Pool -Jeweler............................N. K. St., Lake Worth, Fla. CLASS OF 1901 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Jessie B. Armstrong Mrs Delong....................710 W. 1st St., McCook, Neb. Lloyd M. Crosthwait- Ranchman....................6528 Elder St., Los Ange es, Cal. Nellie H. Hodson—Mrs. Smith......................................St. Augustine L. Maude Predmore—Mrs. Dr. Wilbur Harrod....................................Avon Pearl Predmore—Mis Peterson..............................1%5 Chase Ave., Chicago Coia Perry Office Manager.................................1618 1st Ave., Peoria Andrew W. Ray—Asst. Cashier..................................................Avon Mary E. Rice—Stenographer................................................Laramie, Wyo. M. Elmina Shinkel—Nurse......................................................Avon Mina E. Staggs Mrs. Smyth..................................Rt. 3, Yakima. Wash. Walter C Yeoman—Mechanical Engraving..............106 East Walton Place, Chicago John C. Fowler—Transferring..................................Idaho Falls. Idaho CLASS OF 1902 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ma-gatet E. Blake- Mis. Shelby Case...............247 N. Arthur Ave., Galesburg Nellie C. Bi ss- Mrs. Raymond Woodwaid............529 Kalorma St., Ventura, Cal. Lela M. Brinkerhoff Mrs. G. A. McFarland.....................................Avon Shelby C. Case Painting and Paper Hanging.........247 N. Arthur Ave., Galesburg Blanche A. McFarlar.d Mrs R. D. Keffer...................................... Avon Q dhr iBiwmrraim o M. Grace Pool—Mrs. Lee Carr Huldah A. Sand Mrs. Welsh.. J. Edith VanWinkle Teacher. . Frank J. Wennstrom Tailor.. Lawrence G. Yeoman— Farmer ..............................Avon ..................Rt. 1, Monmouth 5010 19th Ave. N. E., Seattle, Wash. ....................Gooding, Idaho ..............................Avon CLASS OF 1903 J. Fannie L. Carr—At home ................ Ethel C. Fennessy—Mrs. Stanley Manning. . Fairy H. Johnson—Mrs. Haines........ Agnes M. Lowery Mrs. Downard........ Louise A. Ross—Mrs. Lawrence Yeoman... Anna M. Shinkel—Mrs. Fred Asquith... Artie L. Spurgeon—Mrs. Frank Ryan... Nora E. Spurgeon—Mrs. Giles Wingate... Mahala Yeoman Mrs. A. W. Ray........ Nina Yeoman—Mrs. Ray Holton......... R. Rowland, Supt. ........................Avon 14 Temple St., Arlington, Mass. ................Winona, Kan. ................New Windsor .........................Avon ........................Avon .......Rt. 1, Crookston, Minn. ........................Avon ........................Avon ....4303 Lowell Ave., Chicago CLASS OF 1904 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Hortense Babbitt H. Emile Beagle—Postmaster................................................Avon Zela J. Bliss- Mrs. L. E. Hallowed.............................Ventura, Cal. Burr B. Finley George L. Ross—Office, Torrington Sweeper Co.................Torrington, Conn. Gus. S. Wennstrom—Bank Cashier...........................American Falls, Idaho CLASS OF 1905—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Anna Buck Mrs. John Nordwall..................................................Avon Reed F. Cutler—Attorney..................................................Lewistown Alvin K. Gillett—Dry Goods Merchant...........................................Avon Fred T. Jay—Salesman..............................................405 Tower Bldg., Chicago Ernest L. Pool—deceased. J. Edward Simmons--Farmer............................................Rt. 2, Avon CLASS OF 1906 -J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ehrman W. Bliss....................................................Haines, Alaska Oral J. Hatch—Farmer..........................................................Avon Earl L. Hodson —Musical Instructor...........................Fargo, N. Dakota Clyde A Holmes Farmer........................................Monroe City, Mo. I.ewis F. Lillie Insurance....................................................Avon Aerie A. Link Mrs. J. B. Staggs............................................. Avon Bessie H. Lockwood At home....................................................Avon Donna M. Ix ckwood—Mrs. Oral Hatch............................................Avon E. Lera McElvaine Mrs. W W. Cox................2205 Vorhees St., St. Joseph, Mo. M. Kathryn O’Dom ell-Bookkeeper...............................................Avon M. Grace Ray—Mrs. Ralph Krieder...............................................Avon Anna M. Ross Teacher......................................................Abingdon Lester J. Ross—Office Manager....................................Torrington, Conn. Roland M. Rowland Sales Manager............,...1735 Northtield Ave., Cleveland 0. Nellie C. Shinkel—Mrs. Allen Lincoln..........................................Avon Lester E. Staggs Farmer..............................................St. Augustine Mabel A. Stevens—Mrs. Walter B. Denny..............................Owasso, Mich. Estella V. Tingley—Teacher................................................. ermont Erwin C. Tompkins Head of Prov. Dept., Swift Co., 12 Murray Place, Staten Is., N.Y. Eula B. Tompkins- Mrs. Talent Brown.....................633 Park, Trinidad, Colo. Emma Z Wingate- Mrs. Robert Chambers..............................Raymond. Wash. o abr Huumrraiuj CLASS OF 1907—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Harold R. Bowton—-Garage.........................................Galesburg Walter S. Hatch—Farmer................................................Avon Claire H. Mings—Farmer................................................Avon Vera Powell Mrs. James Kutchler.....................1058 E. 43rd St., Chicago Chester J. Rubart—Farmer...............................................Avon J. R; Rubart Railway Mail Clerk.................724 Leamington Ave, Chicago Ernest E. Wennstrom—Instructor in Tuning, State School for Blind.. .Gooding, Idano Florence M. Woods—At home.............................................Avon Mabel L. Woods—At home................................................Avon CLASS-OF 1908 J. R. M. Eugene Carr Mrs. A. K Gillett.......... Nina N. Carr--Mrs. Strayer................ Neva E. Kieps—Mrs. Schisler................ Bertha Merrill Mis. L. F. Lillie.......... Edna B Staggs—Mrs. Edward Asquith......... Zada B. Sullivan Mrs. H. C. Henry.......... Hazel J. Walker—-At home.................. Esther A. Wennstrom- Mrs. Coutre........... Samuel Yeoman Farmer .... ................ Rowland, Supt. Drinkwater, .........Avon Saskatchewan Route 3, Avon .........Avon .........Avon ....Galesburg .........Avon ......Chicago ........Avon CLASS OF 1909 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Elizabeth B. Bell—Mrs. Haskins.......................... Fred Effland—Faimer ..................................... Fred C. Fahrner—Manager, Avon Motor Co................... James E. Gillette—Avon Milling Co........................ Nellie M. Gillette—Mis. Clyde Dutfiek.................... Pearl A. Holmes Mrs. Glenn Fast.......................... Blanche M. Kutcnler Mrs. Claire Mings.................... Lelah R. Mummey Mrs. Rex Holgate......................... Parlin Peterson--Farmer ................................. Rex R. Stevens Truck Farming............................. Wayne E Stevens Gov. Historian of the Air Service....... ...................................1624 19th St., N. Ethel I. Walker—Mrs. C. L. Hayes......................... Heloy H. Woods—Garage.................................... Lena Woods—At home....................................... 246 Fulton St., Canton .................Avon .................Avon .................Avon .................Avon .................Avon .................Avon .....Middleton, Iowa .................Avon .................Avon W., Washington, D. C. ................Avon ............Galesburg ................Avon CLASS OF 1910 J. R. Mary Ella Cutler--Nurse................... Una E. Durie—Milliner Assistant.....,..... Maiie C. Tahrner- Mrs. Carl Scherve....... Bessie E. Jewell Teacher.................. Louis T. Scanlon Railway Mail Clerk....... Anna E. Seeker—Teacher..................... Audda A. Smith—Mrs. Ed. Raymond........... Gerda M. Teach Mrs. Floyd Zook............. Bertha M. Teach—Mrs. Pailin Peterson...... Winifred G. Tompkins Piano Accompanist... Beulah M. Welsh Mrs. Ross Smith........... Rowland, Supt. .......2400 S. Dearborn St., Chicago ..........................Wood..ull ............3146 Walnut St., Chicago ...............................Avon ............10 W. Huron St., Chicago ...............................Avon ...............................Avon ...............................Avon ...............................Avon .........5642 Kenwood Ave., Chicago ...............................Avon CLASS OF 1911 A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. D. Royal Bliss—Plumber................................................... Avon L. Marie Fennessy—Teacher...................802 Rockdale Ave., Avondale, Cinn., Ohio IMIJE Hhr Ihuimrratui Q Grace E. Merrill—Mrs. Lewis Switzer.....................................Macomb Alta I. Rose—Mrs. William Mullen..........................................Avon Charlotte M. Simmons—Mrs. L. E. Olson............305 Stevens St., St. Paul, Minn. Ethel Spurgeon—Telegraph Operator.........................................Avon Lloyd Weaver—Waiter....................................227 N. Clark St., Chicago CLASS OF 1912 - -A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. Alice Bell—Household Assistant............................................Avon Anna C. Carr- Mrs. Royal Bliss............................................Avon Naomi A. Carr—Mrs. D. E. Cotter...........................................Avon Maurice Chatterton—Sign Painter...........................................Avon Cieel Fiederick—Farmer....................................................Avon Robert B. Rubart- -Farmer.................................................Avon Robert A. Stevens Business Dept., W. Electric Co...144 N. Ashland Blvd., La Grange Ruth Woods -At home........................................................Avon CLASS OF 1913—A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. M Bernice Burrage Mrs. Robert Trumpy......................................Avon Wiiliam Delaney Salesman.................908 W. Koeing St., Grand Island, Neb. Pearl Duiie—Mrs. Creel Frederick........................................Avon Hazel Hatch Teacher ......................................................Avon Vera Mings—Mrs. Carter Trumpy.............................................Avon Mary Schleigh--Teacher ...................................................Avon Nina L. Teach—Teacher......................................... St. Augustine CLASS OF 1914—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Ruth Poisot Mrs. James O’Donnell.............................................Avon Victor Schleigh—Farmer ......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1915—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Flora Be 1 Beavei................................719 W. Jefferson St., Macomb Lloyd Cross—Johnson Furnace Co........................................Bloomington Eula Kutchler—Mrs. David Wingate.............................................Avon Hollis Long Mrs. Dale Butler.....................605 S. High St., Kirksville, Mo. Edwin Mummey—Mechanic .......................................................Avon Haskel Simmons—Electrical Engineer, Automatic Electric Co.................Chicago CLASS OF 1916 A E. Hubbard, Supt. Fi ancis Chatterson—Post Office.....................4736 Calumet Ave., Chicago Lucille Hollister—Mrs. Russell A’Hearn...................................Fairview Claire McElvair.e—Clerk ................................................... Avon Andrew Merrill—Knox Student.............................................Galesburg Do en Rea -Clerk ............................................................Avon Edith Schleich—Teacher .....................................................Pekin Ray Wingate -Farmer .........................................................Avon Ethel Wooster—Teacher.................................................Winneconne, Wis. CLASS OF 1917—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Dorothy A. Carr—At home......................................................Avon Robert W. Cutler—Oliver Crissey Sons Lumber Co.............................Avon A. Gertiude Ewing—Mrs. R. Berg...............................................Avon Gussie S. Griffith—Teacher...................................................Avon Elba Hyett—Aa home........................................................ Colusa Inez L. Jackson—Teacher..................................................Industr Cecil W. King—Farmer.........................................................Avon C. Rohey Merrill.........................................................Mulberry Grove iTIiP Uiwmrrauu Marcia Mummey—Mrs. Glenn Powell.......................................Avon Gladys Price—Mrs. Clarence Lincoln.....................................Avon Muriel Teach- Bookkeeper ..............................................Avon Edna Teach—Mrs. Bond...............................................Galesburg CLASS OF 1918 A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Claire Bivens—At home...................................................Avon Alonzo Crabill—Farmer .................................................Avon Richmond Day—Kent Law School Student..................3721 Ellis Ave., Chicago Kathleen Hollister—At home..............................................Avon Cleona Moore—Mrs. John Masdon...........................................Avon Russell L. Myers—Lombard Student...................................Galesburg Phyllis S. Poisot—Mrs. W. Bloomer.......................................Avon Albert Raymond—Clerk ...............................................Bushnell Ethel Strom—Teacher ...............................................Galesburg Ethel M. Woods—Mrs. Rex Stevens.........................................Avon Fern Woods—Mrs. Ralph Chatterton........................................Avon CLASS OF 1919 G. C. Miller, R. A. Stevens, Supts. Maude Cross—Teacher ....................................................Avon Fern Fennessy—Lombard Student......................................Galesburg Estelle Mings—Mrs. Ivan Meadows.....................................Abingdon Wellington Rose—Illinois College Student........................Jacksonville Fern Shaver—Teacher ....................................................Avon Lelia Woods—Knox Student...........................................Galesburg CLASS OF 1920—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Neva E. Bell—Teacher....................................................Avon S. Sylvester Clayberg Lombard Student..............................Galesburg John Durie—Bookkeeper ..................................................Avon Audrey Frederick—At home................................................Avon Edward W. Hatch—At home.................................................Avon Eugene E. Mark Armour Institute Student..............................Chicago J. Theodore Schleich- -At home..........................................Avon Carl Sundberg Knox Student.........................................Galesburg Fern I. Wingate- Teacher................................................Avon Alice A. Yeoman-Teacher.................................................Avon (I hr Uiunnrrauu O------■■' 'iimt-—--up ... THE UNIVERSAL CAR TAARMING today is incomplete without a Ford- 'll son Tractor, a Ford Touring Car or a Truck. You meet with them in all up-to-date places of farming. Your neighbor is making his work easy, so why not you? We do expert repairing and handle only genuine parts. All standard makes of TIRES. Nothing but the best on hand in both cord and plain styles. Avon Motor Car Co. AVON, ILLINOIS We will take your orders and do your repair work CTlip Hiwtnrnum The Best Place in Town to Trade —is the— AVON CLOTHING CO. “The Home of Everything for Dad and the Boys” WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF Men’s and Boys’ Shoes, Shirts, Hats and Caps, Underwear, Trousers, etc. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING ‘THE STORE THAT FEATURES QUALITY' C. R. ASQUITH CO. Dry Goods, Ladies’ Furnishings, Notions and Shoes AVON, ILL. Mil Ehr iBonmrratui Qi rhnnl (Ealpnftar I - ■ . By MAY YEOMAN i SEPTEMBER 6 We all” flock reluctantly to the halls of knowledge. J 7 Mr. Burg’s first visit. “Now gurruls—” 5 13 Schedule 202 now on trial. ! 22 Teachers attend institute at Lewistown. No school. 23 More vacation. “About the fondest thing we are of.” ■ 24 Ditto. J 29 Miss Kyle visits High School. j OCTOBER 7 Girls organize for Basket Ball. J 14 Hurray! Another vacation! Teachers' Meeting at Galesburg, J 15 First Basket Ba.l game of the season. Defeat Roseville. 22 We beat Good Hope. 26 Rehearsals for Farmer’s Institute, j 27 Dr. Holden talks to the student body upon the subject. “Do Your Own J Thinking.” His remarks will have lasting impression upon us. ! 27 Farmer’s Institute. Vacation in afternoon. ! 28 More Institute. Not so soft after all. We have to write two themes. 29 Lose to Knox College. NOVEMBER I 4 Warwick Male Quartet opens High School Lyceum Course “Rise, brother.” 5 We beat Industry 16 to 5. Everybody just crazy about Basket Ball. 8 Unknown man addresses High School. Tells us unbelievable things about ; the Universe. Ain’t nature wonderful? ! 12 Play Roseville at Monmouth. Defeat them 16 to 5. 16 Several High School students attend a hog sale. Howard loyal to his team ; and wagon. 19 Juniors entertain Seniors at Yeoman’s. Swell eats! Wonder if they’ll re- J turn the favor? ! 20 Beat Bushnell. Whoopee! 22 Fourth rainy Monday. 24 School closed for Thanksgiving vacation. Due thanks rendered to School ; Board. J 29-30 Miss Ross substitutes for Miss Tibbs who is attending a wedding. (Not her’s). 30 Faculty entertains High School. “Mama, are there really ghosts?” j DECEMBER 1 Mr. Burg directs exhibition before Parent-Teachers Meeting. “Miss Sand- | berg” in the front row. ! 6 Forrest trails, captures and kills a poor, innocent little mouse. I 10 Freshmen have class party. ! We defeat Vermont in their “cracker box.” 18 Lose to Altona 10 to 8 in most exciting game of the season. 19 Wonder if the Seniors won’t give the Juniors a Christmas party? J 23 School closed for Christmas vacation. ! Play Knoxville at Knoxville. ! 24 Little freshie: “Oh, I wonder what Santa will bring! !” Shr Uxmmrratui The Big Problem of Today The BIG problem of today is how to spend the LEAST to make the MOST. Let me solve it for you. It’s my business to serve you with Dependable Merchandise at the least possible cost. Quality considered, our large distribution assures you of fresh goods at all times. SUNDBERG AVON, ILLINOIS CORNER CAFE .... C. Ii. SANFORD AVON, ILLINOIS -FOR— FARM MACHINERY OF QUALITY, SERVICE. PRICE —Call on— C. A. HARRAH SON’S CO. AVON, ILLINOIS 1 44 $ 'H11- ==-v '.v i 23 alir Umintrrattu o JANUARY 3 School begins again. Second Lyceum number, Chief Tahan and company. 7 Small group of rooters go to Bushnell. Lose 20 to 19. Meet “Gunboat Bill” who makes a praiseworthy attempt to entertain the crowd. 10 Semester reviews begin. 12 Last day before Semesters. Everybody busy, for once! 13 Semesters. 14 More semesters. Forrest creates a diversion by upsetting in the midst of his Cicero exam. We win from Knoxville. 15 Bunch goes to Bardolph. Win game. Hurray! 17 New Semester; two new pupils. 21 Win from Vermont 11 to 6. Imagine! 24 Third Lyceum number with Sarah Mildred Wilmer. 27 Lose to Abingdon. That’s all right, but wait until they come to Avon. 28 We lose to Industry. Two men off the team. FEBRUARY 1 Parts for Junior Class Play assigned. 2 Miss Lowrie gives program before Parent-Teachers’ Association. 7 “Aaron Boggs” rehearsals begin. 9 Howard gets “his.” 16 We beat Abingdon. Much wailing and gnashing of teeth among Abing- don rooters. 17 Boys off to Macomb tournament. 18 Many away to tournament. Lose to Hamilton in a “very unlucky game.” 19 Avon put out in Semi-Finals by Peoria. More hard luck? 22 Play rehearsal and, incidentally, orchestra practice. H. C. Tatman, direct- or; May Yeoman, drummer; F'.oyd Bivens, cowbellist. 23 “Doug” resigns position as “Second Hand Abey.” MARCH 1 Arthur Gillette has been trifling with a skunk, much to his sorrow. 2 Win from Plymouth 37 to 31. 4 Two important events: Harding inaugurated and we beat Bardolph. 5 Junior Class Play postponed. Lester has the mumps. It doesn’t matter we didn’t know our parts anyway. 17 St. Patrick’s Day. Janitor entertains party of five gentlemen friends. Class tournament begins. Senior girls in Lewistown taking teachers’ exams. 18 Class tournament closes with Seniors in possession of the silver (?) loving cup. 19 Last Lyceum number. Net gate receipts equal to 40c. 23 Dot is choses this opportune time to take the mumps. Ruby takes part in Class Play. 24 Mr Burgh gives a concert. Senior Class President and Captain of Basket Ball team each presented with a ticket. 25 Junior Class Play. A great success! ! ! 28 Signs of “Aaron Boggs, Freshman” still evident. Mr. Chubb too tired to wash the powder out of his hair. APRIL 4 Leone gets 100 in Modern History. Is still very faint. Mary marries. 7 Freshies and Sophs begin candy selling campaign under leadership of Miss Jackson. 8 Senior rings arrive. _____________________ ....____...____________________________ i tibr Uuuimrrauu Q mm 11 Freshies receive due recognition from the mumps; seven absent. Mr. Reeve conducts “Inquisition.” 13 “Can I interest you in chocolate bars?” 14 “By special request ‘Aaron Boggs, Freshman’ is repeated, by special re- quest.” 15 Mr. Chubb enjoys a nap. 19 Seniors go to get their pictures taken. 20 The rest of us get “shot.” Horrors! Miss Jackson wears her waist wrong side out for a change. MAY 9 Girls’ Declamatory Contest. 11 Boys’ Declamatory Contest. 12-13 Senior Finals. Gone from Avon High forever. Let us weep! 14 County Meet at Lewistown. 16 Grade School Operetta. 18-19 Juniors, Sophs and Freshies enjoy Final exams. School over for another year. 19 Senior Class Play 20 Field Day Exercises. 22 Baccalaureate, The sermon was delivered by Rev. L. J. Sailor at the M. E. Church. 23 Commencement. Address was delivered by Prof. E. E. VanCleve. 24 Alumni Banquet. In Everyone’s Home Bright and Newsy The Avon Sentinel Founded in 1879 The Sentinel has always stood for the best interest of the Avon Schools J. B. ROARK “The Home of Better Clothes Bushnell, Illinois iTbr tBonmrrami w ...E BAKED PIES BEANS HECTORNE’S CAFE “WHERE YOU EAT” A. C. H. S. TRACK MEET Running broad grin—Bill Carrol. 200 yard yell—Tat. Mile of talk—Anna Gray. 50 yard dash (of powder) Vera. High jump for exams. Phil. Handkerchief lifting Ernie. Slam thrower Edith. Champion gum chewer Putt. Standing joke- Doug. Hop, skip and jump (from classes)—Phil. Miss J., suddenly entering the bookkeeping room, found a student steadying his book on his chin. “Why aren’t you at work,” she demanded. “I am,” replied the student. “I’m balancing my cash book.” EXPERT REPAIRING L. W. SCHLIPMAN FOR CALL ON— AVON. ILLINOIS Prompt Service Reasonable Prices ahr Uiuiinrramj EXPERIMENT STATIONS RECOMMEND AND EXPERIENCED FEEDERS USE SWIFT’S DIGESTER TANKAGE 100 tbs M t Swift's Digester Tankage The 60 per cent Protein Food Because it supplies the protein and phosphates necessary for comyound- ing a balanced ration in most eco- nomical and palatable form. It developes bone and muscle in young pigs and makes them grow. It matures the hog for market two or three months quicker than corn alone. It grows hogs with more lean meat and less fat, hence, Market Topper Hogs. FRANK D. REA, Avon, 111. THE “NEW EDISON” RECREATES THE HUMAN VOICE AND OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC WITH SUCH FIDELITY TO THE ORIGINAL THAT THE MOST SENSITIVE EARS ARE UNABLE TO DIS- TINGUISH ANY DIFFERENCE AVON, ILLINOIS (Ihr fBomtirramj The TOMPKINS STATE BANK AVON, ILLINOIS CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND PROFITS $122,000.00 Officers Directors F. W. Tompkins, President F. W. Tompkins G. E. Merrill G. E. Merrill, Vice President W. H. Clayberg W. H. Clayberg, Cashier A. W. Ray C. C. Ray A. W. Ray, Assistant Cashier F. C. Woods Florence Fennessy, Asst. Cash’r 0. Darneille WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE EFFICIENT ATTENTION TO YOUR BANKING BUSINESS R. G. GILLETTE SON Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes Avon, 4 Illinois IS THIS TRUE? St udious—Eunice Jolly—Anna Bell Emphatic- Raymond Untidy—Ernest Novel—Maurine Nervous—Charles Hubble Imperturbable— Putt Impatient—Lucille Original Bill Carroll Observing—Edith Rational Ruth Scott Romatic—Lester Short— Anna Gray Forward Mary Craybill Optomistic Esther Reliable—Philip Pretty George Sheckler Enthusiastic—Corrine Huge -Marvel Skinny-—Darwin Obedient—Eugene Handsome—Verne Musical— Howard B. Meek—Vera Outspoken—Bethiene Artistic Raymond Respectful—Rollin Enticing—Arthur Gillette Noisy—Nettie BIRTHSTONES Freshmen, emerald. Juniors, grindstone. Sophomores, blarney. Seniors, tombstone. d-lir Hiuimrraim -.........1 0 EFFER HENDRIX “THE BARBERS” Avon, Illinois HIGH SCHOOL FICTION 1. “Together”- Ernest and Eunice. 2. “The Long Roll” Those exempt from Semesters. 3. “The Crisis” Semester exams. 4. “Freckles”—Dale Teach. 5. “Silent P aces —The halls. 6. “Our Mutual Friend” The Janitor. 7. “Missing - My chewing gum. 8. “The Comedy of Errors” Forrest’s Cicero translations. M iss Allen: “What happened after Luther posted his 95 theses? Ruth: “They took them down.” Sadie: “I’d like to get hold of the fellow that took my rubbers.” Maude: “What do you want to do, thank him?” Sadie: “Are you going home now?” May: “No, I have to ask Mr. Reeve for a date.” GREETINGS FROM- THE AVON BAKERY Ralph King, Prop. a hr Umimrraiut ■1 -•= ' O The Avonia Theatre All Good Pictures—Some Better Than Others AVON, ILLINOIS HE MOTION PICTURE combines wholesome and rec- reative entertainment with educational progress and moral uplift. Millions of dollars are being expended annually by the producers to make pictures which measure up to these requirements, and The Avonia selects the best there is to be obtained for presentation to its patrons at the minimum admission prices. REGULAR SHOW NIGHTS- TUESDAY. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY The Sophomores and Freshies Helped the Annual fund just dandy. By waylaying all pedestrians With, “Won’t you buy some candy? We’ve almond bars and peanut bars, And Chocolate, plain and sweet. Where’er you go, we’ll have you know Our candy can’t be beat.” For snappy little salesmen Klaus and Clarence hold the score For they sold to everybody And then they sold some more. 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ILLINOIS BEHIND THE SCENES Doris: “Oh, we left a lot of the play out.” Miss Jackson, comforting her : “Oh, you didn’t know it.” Doris: “Yes, that’s the reason we left it out.” AT THE RISE OF THE CURTAIN Miss Allen with a wi d shriek: “Oh! you’re rolling me up!” Rollin: “If you were standing on a dime, do you know what it would re- mind me of?” Vera: “No, what?” Rollin: “One of those Woolworth buildings (nothing over ten cents).” PRECOCIOUS Bobbie (whose father has just helped him to a skimpy piece of pie): “Dad, your name ought to have been Brutus.” “Why?” “You gave me the most unkindest cut of all.” American Legion Weekly. The Gazette Printing Co. 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