Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1923 volume:

Volume III ilhf Snomrranri mil (braitr $rhnnl BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 28 Dr. E. E. Davis, President Lewis F. Lillie, Secretary Dr. W. L. Hollister (Retiring) Mrs. H. R. Crissey (Elect) (Enmmumtij tBiyh § rbonl BOARD OF EDUCATION District 176 A1 Sundberg, President A. W. Ray, Secretary M. L. Wingate Elbert H. Copps Victor Schleich w� aljr Uiinntrrattg SriHrattmt O OUR good friend and faithful in- structor, Effie D. Fennessy, who has always given her everready counsel and assistance in the work of produc- ing the annual, for her inspiring work in the class room, but most of all for the true worth and womanliness of her character which shall long be remembered by the Class of 1923, we gratefully and affectionately dedicate this edition of the Boomerang. ahr Snnmrrann -A X X. - X X X .'• r.h . -A- X Jfumimri) E, THE Senior Class, present this the third number of the Boomerang as a record of the happenings during our last year. We thank those whose as- sistance and support have made this publication possible. We trust the pe- rusal of its pages may bring many happy memories of former school days. | ;.V. Ill; U hr Snomrrang -4r 4 - 4 ' 4 ' •' X .X ■ X - ..' js. ■X X X 4 X a hr £ taff Editor-in-Chief—Arbon Fullerton Associate Editors: Literary—Flora McCoy Society—Bernadine Mings Alumni—Hazel McElvain Jokes—Anna Gray Athletics—William Carroll Dramatics—Ruth Merrick Calendar—William Corbin Snapshots—Maude Bell Business Manager—Kenneth Sailer Advertising Manager—Earnest Heston iHUfllWHlHlj 6 UWJWWSWWWW abr iBnonirrami J, X. J.-. X y. -.1. -i X X■ X X. X FflCOLCY 31. a. Smtr Illinois State Normal University Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois Superintendent, Science, Economics, Mathematics iPpiaMiM 7 yWWWJWWMM mmmmmum ilhr Hcmmrramj HUOTSIlllHBnH fcffir D. Jfrtuu’iiBii Illinois State Normal University Tl roop’s Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois Manual Arts 9jj? tfp Itathrrinr (6. AUru Western Illinois Teachers’ College Knox College University of Illinois History, Biology .. A X- ’A - X A 8 J..1 . MsK'j,;; $ljr iBnoiitrrang ,k- .. x .. X ■'- ”• X x. -ji -X- X iHiliirrit JInmrruy, A. B. Hedding College University of Wisconsin University of Chicago Northwestern University Northwestern College Western Illinois State Teachers College English, Latin 9jjt? Canturi B. Bury Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois George Washington University Northwestern College Mathematics, English, Coach ahr Ummtrrany • V-- -- '-i- - vL X. :X. --X. J.v X. X -X- ■ 9 9 9 9 9jj9 ®ttn W. Httrg Berlin Gymnasium American Gymnastic Union Physical Education University of Wisconsin io mmmMmmmmm (Ehr Vmimrrmtn ahr Umimrr mmmmummuMWMi auii Suby Uurillr ilirll “Celestial rosy red, loves proper hue.” Avon Public School ’19; “Bashful Mr. B o b b s ” ’21; “The Spell of The Image” ’23 fflaubr Abrlaibr Srll “He is a fool who thinks by force or skill to turn the current of a woman’s will.” Sloey Public School T9; Girls’ Declamatory ’21 - ’22; Gles Club ’21; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21; Photographer “Boomerang” and “The Spell of The Image” ’23. trurst t burnt fyotmi “Men must work and wo- men must weep.” Avon Public School T9; Basket Ball ’21-’22-’23; Cap- tain ’23; Foot Ball T9; Boys’ Vocal ’22-’23; Glee Club ’21- ’22-’23; President Class ’20- ’21-’22-’23; “Aaron Boggs, Freshman” '21; Advertising Manager of “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image”’23. 3fanira Artfjur OiilhTtr “Much study is a weari- ness of the flesh.” Olive School T9; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. IGcroy (fearlmib Drake “You write with ease to show your breeding, but easy writing’s curst hard read- ing.” Avon Public School T9; Boys’ Declamatory ’20; Glee Club ’20-’22-’23; Boys’ Vocal ’22-’23; Basket Ball ’22-’23- ’24; Base Ball ’22; Track ’20-'21-’22-’23; Foot Ball T9; Treasurer of Class ’23; “A- aron Boggs, Freshman” ’21; “Safety First” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. a hr Unnmrratui Anna Amatiha (6rai| “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most di- vinely fair.” St. Augustine Pub’ic School •18; Glee Club ’21; Girls’ De- clamatory ’20-’21; Joke Edi- tor “Boomerang” ’2.3; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. taujriif Wall “Life is a jest, and all things show it, I thought so once, but now I know it.” Avon Public School '19; Glee Club ’21; Bovs’ Declam- atory ’21; Base Ball ’22; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. William Crmurl (Carrnll “He adorned what ever subject he either spoke or wrote upon, by the most splendid eloquence.” Avon Public School ’19; Glee Club ’22-’23; Orchestra ’22-’?3; County Vocal (first place) ’23; Boys’ Declamatory ’20-’21-’22; Yell Leader ’23; Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’22; “Safety First” ’23; Athletic Editor “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” '23. Qnrntlui tlinabrlh Nraarl “Thought is deeper than all speech, feeling deeper than ail thought.” Bushnell Public School ’19; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. Alif tluuiinrrauu Huih AlbUir Hirrrtrk “As pure in thought as angels are; to know her was to love her.” Avon Public School ’19; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21: Lramatic Editor “Boome- rang” ’23; “The Spell of The Inag.” ’23. Iflaruiu Ijynti Danis “Begone, dull care! thou and I shall never agree.” Pleasant Prairie School ’19; Glee Club ’21-’22; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. Krttnrlh ifrcftric Jailer “Once he saw a youth blushing and addressed him; ‘Courage, my boy! that is the compaction of virtue.’ ’’ Sailer Public School ’19; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21; Business Manager “Boome- rang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. Jflnra Ciuusr itlr(£ny “Her modest looks a cot- tage might adorn, sweet as a primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Avon Public School ’19; Glee Club ’21; Girls’ Declam- atory ’23; “Bashful M r. Bobbs” ’21; Literary Editor “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. iTIir Uoomrratui William tmrrii (Corbitt “The farmers are the founders of human civiliza- tion.” Bateman Public School, Galesburg, ’19; Galesburg High School ’20-’21; “Home Came Ted” ’22; Calendar Ed- itor “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. Qaruittt Q. Dallrfrlb “Laugh and be fat.” Avon Public School ’19; “Aaron Boggs, Freshman” ’21 “The Spell of The Image” ’23. iBrntabittr tKiuir Ifliims “Sing, riding a joy! For me I ride.” Avon Public School ’19; Girls’ Vocal ’23; Pianist ’20- ’21-’23; Glee Club ’21-’22-’23: “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” '21; Society Editor “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Im- age” ’23. Arluttt Kmnrth JfullrrUiti “Good health and good sense are two of life’s great- est blessings.” Avon Public School ’19; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” ’21; “Safety First” and Editor- in-Chief of “Boomerang” ’23; “The Spell of The Image” ’23. MHiami ilu' Suomrrami ?uiiir (Class Ststnru N SEPTEMBER nineteen hundred nineteen, twenty-seven meek little Freshies entered Avon High. A new school building was being built, so we had to attend school in one of the halls, until about the last of No- vember, when we moved into the new building, and we have held the honor of being the first Freshmen class to enter the new home of edu- cation. Miss Ross, our class advisor, called a meeting and we elected the follow- ing class officers: President, Ernest Heston. Vice-President, Anna Gray. Secretary-Treasurer, Arbon Fullerton. During our first year we had many social functions and as some of the boys of our class were on the basket ball team, we did all we could to help support it, and have continued to do so through our four years of high school. During this year six members of the class left school, and Wilbur Ryan from Wisconsin came to Avon for a visit and joined our class while here. At the end of the school year we held a picnic down by Belding Bridge. We took well filled baskets and stayed for dinner and supper. In the afternoon when the boys were playing ball, Arbon was getting hungry so he tried to swallow the ball, which caused considerable fun. But, nevertheless, when we started for home the faculty said we had proven ourselves splendid hosts and hostesses. In September nineteen hundred twenty, we were all ready to return to our high school work, with a spirit that soon won the hearts of all the teachers. Ernest, Gar- land and Tom were again on the basket ball team. Although they were smaller than some of the other boys, they were mighty and helped with the winning of third place in the Macomb Tournament. Some of the class entered the declamatory contest and first place was won by Garland Drake. In January, Dorothy Nessel moved from Bushnell to Avon, and joined our class toward the last of the month, making our class have fifteen members. During the school year, we were entertained by the faculty at a Hallowe’en party, and held our annual picnic at Belding Bridge. Our .Junior year started in full swing in September nineteen hundred twenty-one. William Corbin and Edith Reed came from the country and joined the class. In Feb- ruary we started to work on our play and we worked hard and faithfully until we presented it on March 10, and as the weather was so very bad we again presented it on March 24. In April some of the members entered the declamatory and music con- test. Garland Drake won first place in the music contest. Ernest was chosen cap- tain of the basket ball team. He and his mighty five kept a perfect record, and won second place in Class “B” in the Macomb Tournament. We closed our Junior year by holding a picnic for the Seniors at Babylon. This is our Senior year, and it certainly has been filled from the start to the end. In the fall we started a drive for the sale of Lyceum tickets. Later in the year we helped to sell The Country Gentlemen,” so that the school could buy curtains for the stage. In October we invited the faculty to a weiner roast and all had a fine time. During the County Tournament the girls made candy to sell. In March, six members of the class went to Galesburg to take teachers’ examination. This year Garland Drake was made captain of the basket ball team and he and his faithful followers kept a splendid record. In the County Tournament they won CEhr Kunittrratta second place and down at Macomb they won first place in Class “B;” in the Bushnell Tournament they won first place and this gave them the right to represent this di- vision in the Peoria Tournament. On April 14, we were entertained by the Juniors at a reception held at the school house. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. This certainly nas proved a very successful year for the Senior class as a whole, and we extend our hearty wishes and congratulations to the faculty of Avon High in giving their never ending assist- ance. _ MAUDE BELL. iTlir Ummtrrann (Class Hill itf 1923 E, THE class of Nineteen Twenty-three, being about to leave this sphere, in full possession of a sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. First. We as a class bequeath to the Freshmen all our knowledge gained in these four years of High School. Second. We, the Senior Class of 1923. do hereby bequeath to the Juniors our thinking power for Physics. (They will need it). Third. We hereby give most of our rights and privileges to the Sophomore class. Fourth. We, the class of 1923, will to the Faculty our thanks and appreciation for the good education they have helped to give us. Fifth. 1. Lucille Bell, will here-by bequeath my sweet disposition to Bernice Mings. (I no longer need it; I intend to be a school teacher). Sixth. I, Dorothy Nessell, bequeath to my sister Roberta, all my old themes, outlines, book reports and Physics experiments, that she may make good use of them. Seventh. I, Kenneth Sailer, bequeath my bashful attitude to Lloyd Pool. Eighth. We, Lynn Davis and William Corbin, give to Rex Jennings our wonder- ful genius, superfluous ability to learn, and our over stock of knowledge. Tenth. I, Anna Gray, do bequeath to Lucille Ross, my wonderful vocabulary. Eleventh. 1, Eugene Wall, leave to Corliss Powell, my ability to bluff through American History. Twelfth. I, Ernest Heston, do bequeath to Clarence Bader, the right to study (?) in Miss Allen’s room at the noon hour. Thirteenth. We, Flora McCoy and Ruth Merrick, bequeath to a couple of “Fresh- ies” our independent nature. Fourteenth. I, Bernadine Mings, do give my place as high school pianist to Lou- ise Mark. Fifteenth. I, Garland Drake, do bequeath my love for unreasonable argument, up- on the subject of women, to Klaus Nordgren, so that he will have plenty in case his own supply should become exhausted. Sixteenth. I, William Carroll, do bequeath to Jack Sundberg my fondness for dates (both kinds) provided he uses good judgment in both cases. Eighteenth. I, Darwin Dallefeld, do bequeath to Ercell Serven the right to enter into childish play at all times. Nineteenth. I, Arbon Fullerton, do here-by bequeath to Frank Snapp my impor- tant strut. Twentieth. To the Future Basket Ball Team, we, the Seniors, leave our earnest hope that they may win a sectional tournament by beating Canton High School. Also that they may win the county tournament by beating Cuba High. In witness whereof, we, the class of nineteen twenty-three, the testators, have to this, our will, set our hand and seal, this fourth day of May, one thousand nine hundred twenty-three. Witnessed by Mildred Pomeroy and Dorothy Nessel. LUCILLE BELL ’23. B dltr SuntorB First l ow Leroy Woods, Louise Mark, Eula Nance, Ronald Hectorne, Fern Jennings, Marvel Staggs, Charles Stevens. Se.oid Lew -Coiinne Yeoman, Glenn Neice, Faith Townsend. Clarence Baker, Eunice Hollister. Third Uow Klaus Nordgren, Dale Teach, Lloyd Pool, Henry Mauvais. Absent—Maurine Capps, Lula Hornbaker. iFhr Vnammutg |}r ©tti S rlumi Daijs T WAS during the Christmas vacation of the year 1973 that I was home from the worries of the city to recuperate; and to visit my daughter, who was now married to a successful lawyer. Just before dinner on Christmas day, I happened to be looking over some old books of mine, when what should I come upon but four old dusty blue backed books entitled, “History of the Class of ’24.” 1 immediately became interested and start- ed reading. In September of the year 1921 a rather large class of Freshmen came into the halls of Avon High. This class was of course rather timid at first, but not as much so as most classes are. They readily picked up the customs and ways of the school and were soon playing an important part in school activities. The class met and elected its officers for the year. The Freshmen basket ball team won wide renown; and of course some of the members of the class acquired much fame at declamation. Then three of the boys of the class were taken to the tournament with the first squad and played in several games. Besides this the Freshmen held a banquet which was en- joyed by all. As a whole it was a very successful year for the first year. The next year was of course a much more successful year than the previous ope. We were, by this time, much better trained in the ways of school life and were beginning to be much more dignified and refined. Of course we elected officers and had several business meetings. Four boys of our class were on the first basket ball squad and played regular. Also, it was members of our class that took the prizes in declamation. Besides all this honor the Sophomore basket ball team took first place in the inter class tournament and received the silver loving cup. The girls of the class gave our team a fine banquet and presented a trophy to each member. Af- ter this year the faculty began to realize what an important part of the High School we were. The following year, ’23, came around and we were mostly all Juniors except a few we lost in the great struggle and strife of study. Once more we met and elected of- ficers. Three boys of the class were on the regular basket ball squad and assisted greatly in winning two plaques and a banner for the school. A few of our members were in the vocal and declamatory contests. Out side of these activities a play was given entitled, “The Early Bird,” which was a great success. Then the Junior-Senior party was held at the school house and it was also a big success. By this time I had almost finished the third volume when I was called to dinner. I still had one more to read, which was the most important of all. 1 closed the book and my thoughts still clung to the memories of my old school days. As I went out to the dining room, I seemed to be in a sort of a trance and I made up my mind to finish the volumes just as soon as possible. I 1 W rfTVJ RONALD HECTORNE ’24. (Thr 31 nut nr Jirimm tRrqistrr Convicts Alias Cause of Conviction Sentenced Lloyd Pool “Pooly” Going to Track Meets on school days ’Till after semester exams Glenn Neice “Neice” Puppy loving with Freshmen girls ’Till Freshmen are no more Dale Teach “Teach” Trying to improve Economics book Till he studies the lesson Henry Mauvais “Hank” Not being able to hear from back of room Till he decides to sit in his own chair Charles Stevens “Chuck” Helping out in Modern History recitation Till Modern History becomes “Ancient” Ronald Hectorne “Izzy” Getting good grades in Solid Geometry Till Commercial Arithmetic takes its place Leroy Woods “Shorty” Coming late to class “Forever and ever” Clarence Baker “Bake” Wailing for Lucille For life Klaus Nordgren “Coonie” Arguing with the teachers Till they are convinced that he knows most Faith Townsend “Jobe” Yawning in class To read Latin all her life Eula Nance “Yella” Too noisy Till she can control her tongue Corinne Yeoman “Teeny” Giggling just as everything is quiet As long as Miss Allen is in Assembly Fern Jennings “Peggy” Going to dances on school nights Till she breaks the “fox trot record” Lulu Hornbaker “Lu” Blushing at nothing Till she gets hard boiled Louise Mark “Shorty” Beautifying during school tame Till powder is no more Marvel Staggs “Rutt” Hunting dates Till dates are found on rose bushes Maurine Capps “Sub” Having sore throat at opportune times Till she becomes a Senior Eunice Hollister “Holly” Ernie ’Till Commencement 1923 pi -sr ■5 £! n a — a u s •a to ro tUir S npltnmurtB First Row—Melvin Schisler, Lucille Ross, Irene Mitchell, Bernice Mings, Florence Jennings, Una Hall, Orel Day, Eugene Baker. Second Row—Raymond Pattison, Frank Arthurs, Ercell Serven, Rex Jennings, Raymond Bell, Donavon Myers, John Wall. Third Row—Leroy Griffith, Kenneth Shrodt, Leota Hovell, Florence Witter, Ada Swanson, Jack Sundberg. Absent—Doris Hollister. «Ilir Soomrrang m ,h ahr iiphmnur?0 Gallerd Asquith las rather a laige brain; The | upils call rim Icabod Crane. Although he has blue eyes. And seems veiy wise, It isn’t I is fault he has a large frame. Frank Arthur is a young Sophomore; Baskets he rolls up by the score. He loves white and green. And to Irene He’s pledged his love for evermore. There was a young Sophomore called Gene The finest boy ever was seen. When supposed to recite, He’s asleep, as at night. In Botany he doesn’t know a stem from a bean. There was a young Sophomore named Bell Who wrote stories exceedingly well: And almost each time They’d end with a rhyme. And there in the moral he’d tell. There was a young Sophomore called Day Who from school often would stray. With a friend or two, Down the road she flew— And there for a while they would play. Euna Hall comes from “Pumpkin Holler” And her tracks are sure hard to “foller,” When you speak of Verne, How her ears do burn. On her, he would spend his last dollar. There’s a fine young lady name Hovell Who is fond of reading a novel. Her school work’s a pleasure, She gets at her leisure. And she loves to handle a shovel (?) Florence Jennings is on the road to fame, Hopes some day to be a great dame. When you hear her sing. Your ears just ring, And the audience praises her name. There is Rex Jennings the young History Shark. He’s the one who knows the red mark. When his recitations are poor. Miss Allen says “stay after four,” And he must go home in the dark. ahr SUuimrraim X. X Js. X X • , X Jis J.-. X X J.-. .. ; J Irene Mitchell, a fine country lass, Works very hard her studies to pass. She has bob hair. And her smile is so rare, No wonder she makes a hit with our class’. There is a young Sophomore called Myers Who shoots baskets right straight through the wires. Though sometimes he works. And sometimes he shirks. Of hunting Opals he sure never tires. There is a young Sophomore named Pat, Who started out to capture a rat; But he very soon found. When it ran in the ground, The best thing was to look for a cat. There’s Bernice Mings, the society flapper. Who goes to the shows with Frank Snapper, She’s fond of Glenn But she said “O then.” As Frank there is no one so dapper. There is a young Sophomore called Ross, Who came from Greenbush on a hoss. Although she can ride. And hopes to be a bride. She first must ask leave of the boss. Our Ercell is stately and tall. Never talks to the girls in the hall. He traps many weasels, When not sick with the measles, And he’s steady and firm as a wall. Doris Hollister’s a fine Sophomore lass, Struggles very hard in Caesar to pass. With complexion so rare, And light wavy hair, We call hei the pride of the class. There was a young Sophomore named Sciirodt, Who had a large billy goat: But when asked why. He began to cry. And in his tears he did float. A brilliant young Sophomore is Jack, Who always would say something back, Then what happened next— Miss Pomeioy got vexed. And she offered to give him a whack. Our Ada is both graceful and pretty; She’s rather more fair than she’s witty. When it comes to a test, She will e’er do her best; If she flunks, Oh! What a pity. Melvin Schisler is young and gay; He’s always fooling his time away. He says, “Oh! Why worry Or be in a flurry? Let’s eat, drink and be merry, I say.” There was a young Sophomore named Witter— In captain ball she’s a good hitter. Though new in our class. You can bet that she’ll pass. For she never was known a quitter. Then there is John, a noble young man. Who delivers milk in an old tin can. Though by nature he’s witty. He’s not very pretty, For his face is all covered with tan. Then next on the list came Leroy— His new oxfords his pride and his joy Such marvelous hair. And complexion so fair— He’s surely a wonderful boy. RAYMOND BELL AND OREL DAY. cUir iFrrshmnt First Row- Ruth Davis, Marjorie Wilson, Marie McFarland, Louise Wigert, Virginia Carr, Lucille Tatman, Cleta Bell, Daris Serven, Mildred Raymond. Second Row—Leroy Mark, Mary McCoy, Bernice Rood, Helen Stice, Lucy Davis, Olive Myers, Roberta Nessel, Leoma Owens, Raymond Simmons. Third Row—Arthur Griffith, Douglas Spenser, Corliss Powell, Harold Ramer, Vernon Ramer, Leroy Foster, Elbert Capps. Frank Snapp, Kenneth Alden, Willis Mummey. Absent—Hazel Anderson. a hr iBoamrrattn □3 Jfrrshman (Class Thirty-two little Freshmen Trotting off to school To learn another lesson Or, to have a little duel. Each one knows his lesson Which he studies day by day, To get an education Which he well knows will pay. Then as he grows older, A Sophomore he will be. And then he’ll study harder To be a Junior free. And then he’ll be a Senior, Happy, blithe and free. To graduate in ’26 And soon a man he’ll be. OLIVE MYERS. thr (Class of ’26 Here’s to the class of ’26 The pride of Avon High. Though we have been in many a fix. We have always “gotten by.” We entered High School with some doubt. As to what we’d have to do. In a little while we all found out, And it left a few quite blue. We’ve tried our very best to please Our teachers in every way. So that, their lives might be one of ease. With no cares from day to day. We may have been quite green to start But don’t you ever fear. We’re going to try to do our part And all be “Sophs” next year. MILDRED RAYMOND. Ebr tummrraim Cifmim (Tmtrm' rrf '23 N THE evening' of November sixth, the Harrod Jubilee Singers gave a very entertaining program. The program consisted of old plantation scenes. One of the chief features was the interpretation of “Old Black Joe.” The company consisted of two ladies and two men. The Kaufman Quartette and assisting artist, Mable Kelly Steinecker, appeared in the High School auditorium, November twentieth. On the program were solos, duets and readings. Each number received much ap- plause and this quartette was pronounced the finest organization of its kind that was ever in Avon. Doctor W. T. Sherman Culp gave a very interesting lecture, November twenty- seventh, on “The Importance of an Individual to his Community.” This proved help- ful and inspiring. January third brought a close to the lyceum of 1922-’23. The Liberty Belles gave a charming program, representing the three great wars Revolutionary, Civil, and the great World War. The music and readings given in costumes appropriate to the var- ious periods were enjoyed very much. All in all the Lyceum course of this school year was very enjoyable and satisfac- tory. The Senior class unites in thanking the people for the patronage which made the course a success. I jK. . fr a In' UUnmirrami mbhhhibrhbii Urttrr £prrrb lllrrk ai rfTla SB ROM November thirteenth to the seventeenth, the pupils of the Avon High School observed “Better Speech Week.” Each day one class was given the privilege of giving a tag to any one whom they heard using incorrect English. Each pupil wrote a play pertaining to “Better Speech.” The best play of each class was selected and given before the High School pupils. Bernadine Mings wrote the Senior play entitled, “The Slangs.’ Mr. and Mrs. Slang used such incorrect English that they decided Do stop using it. They found it hard to do, but the “Professor of Good English” gave them each a small bottle full of liquid to drink. They drank this and were cured. The Junior play, “The New School Marm,” written by Clarence Baker, was very clever. All of the mountain people went to school and learned to use good English. “The Last of the Poor Grammar Family,” written for the Sophomores, by Eonovan Myers, won first place. All the people using incorrect English were taken to a foreign land. Here they were put through a machine and became good grammarians. The Freshmen play, “Judge English and His Court,” won second place. The first, act was written by Willis Mummey; the second act, by I,eroy Mark; and the Presi- dent of Vocabulary’s Speech was written by Vernon Ramer. Faith Townsend, a Junior, wrote the “English Professor,” which was given be- fore the Avon Portia Club, on Tuesday evening during “Better Speech” Week. Drrlamatimt anb Smtguty (Cnntrst HE declamation and singing contest was held in the High School auditorium Friday evening. .Anril 20, 1923. The contestants were directed by Miss Pomeroy and Mrs. Donna Hatch. The program, although long, was enjoyed very much. Win the ('eclamatory contests, Leota Hovell and Klaus Nordgren by plac- ing first, won the right to represent us in the Fulton County Contest, May ___________11. Lucille Ross and William Carroll placed second. The winners in the singing contest were Orel Day and William Carroll, second place being given to Olive Myers and Lloyd Pool. GIRLS’ DECLAMATORY CONTEST “Madeline’s Victory” ...................................... Olive Myers “The Last Leaf” ........................................... L a Hovell “The Abandoned Elopement” ................................. Lucille Ross “Sidney Carton” ........................................... F,ora McC°y “Yellow Butterflies” ...................................... Louise Mark “The Circus Nun” .......................................... Ada Swanson BOYS’ SINGING CONTEST “The Top O’ the Mornin’” .................................. Mona Zucca Frank Arthurs “Bendemeer’s Stream” ............................................. Gatt Garland Drake “The Pretty Creature” ............................................ Wilson Lloyd Pool (Continued on page 72) ahi' iBnnmrraua JEbr (Slrr (Club Bottom Row Mrs. Hatch, Instructor, Mildred Raymond, Lucy Davis, Eunice Hollister, Virginia Carr, Bernice Mings, Lucille Tatman, Marie McFarland. Second Row Louise Mark, Roberta Nessel, Eula Nance, Bernice Rood, Faith Town- send, Bernadine Mings, Olive Myers. Third Row Ernest Heston, Garland Drake, Clarence Baker, William Carroll, Lloyd Pool, Glenn Neice. Tl HE ORCHESTRA and Glee Club of the A. C. H. S. for 1923 is under the rj 'T' | direction of Mrs. Donna Hatch. v i There are six members in the Orchestra and twenty in the Glee Club. U ff. j The music rendered by these two organizations furnished a valuable ad- dition to the various school programs throughout the year. Marked prog- ress in the quality of the work was very evident. The Orchestra, Glee Club and Public Speaking Class gave a patriotic program on Armistice Day November 11. This program was greatly enjoyed by a goodly number of interested friends of the school. Speech, “Armistice Day” .................................... Klaus Nordgren “When the Foeman Bares his Steel” ............................... Glee Club “The War Rosary” ................................................ Ruth Merrick Song, “America, the Beautiful” ................................ By the School “Our Flag” ...................................................... Dale Leach Solo, “Recessional” ............................................ Olive Myers Reading, “In Flander’s Field” .................................. Flora McCoy “When the Banjo Starts to Play” ......................................... Glee Club “Stars and Stripes in Flanders” ................................. Anna Gray “The Name of-01d Glory”......................................... Glenn Neice Music .............................................................. Orchestra Shr Unnmrratm iramatirs HE SCHOOL year 1922-23 has been quite an eventful one from the stand point of Dramatics. Under the able direction of Miss Mildred Pomeroy three interesting plays have been produced: “Safety First,” given by the boys of the High School, December 9, 1922; “An Early Bird,” produced by the Juniors, March 16, 1923; and “The Spell of the Image,” presented by the Seniors, May 18, 1923. Each was very much enjoyed and was considered among the best ever presented by the high school. Safety Start U � r] A P HE INTERBISTING feature of this was the fact that it was presented by an all boy cast, the female parts being very gracefully (?) portrayed by the young gentlemen. Jack Montgomery and Jerry Arnold visit Zuleika, a Iurkish fortune teller, to persuade her not to marry Jack’s cousin, Elmer Flannel. Jack, Jerry and Zuleika are arrested and sentenced to thirty days in jail. In order to keep disgrace from Jack’s wife, Mabel, and Jerry s fiance. V irginia, the men pretend to go to a convention of Shriners by the ocean route. The ladies receive word from the steamboat company that Jack and Jerry are not to be found on board and have probably been washed overboard and drowned. When the thirty days expire Jack and Jerry return home. It takes them a long time to prove they were not drowned. Mrs. Bridger, the mother of the girls, learns that Zuleika has been missing for thirty days and she thinks she accompanied the boys to Florida. In the end the tangle is straightened out by a series of laughable events culmi- nating in an elopement in which Jack, who thinks he is eloping with his wife, finds out he is running away with the Irish cook, Mary Ann O Finnerty. CAST Jack Montgomery, the husband ........... Jerry Arnold, the fixer................. Mr. McNutt, the detective .............. Elmer Flannel, the lover ............... Abou Ben Mocha, the Turk ............... Mabel Montgomery, the wife ............. Virginia Bridger, her sister ........... Mrs. Bridger, the mother ............... Zuleika, the Turkish maiden ............ Mary Ann O’F'innerty ................... Orchestra and Glee Club Charles St?vens . Clarence Baker Arbon Fullerton William Carroll . Garland Drake ... Glenn Neice .... Lloyd Pool ... Ercel Serven . Jack Sundberg Klaus Nordgren ahr Sonmrrmm OJbr Earlif llirb HIS IS the third year the Juniors of the A. C. H-. S. have given to the pub- lic a class play. The play this year was very well rendered and well at- tended. Between acts the audience was entertained by the High School Orchestra. The Play was about Tony Kilbuck, who is sent to college by his father, the president of the P. D. Q. railroad. But alas Tony is expelled from college, and his father turns him out of his home to make his own living. . D. Q. railroad plans an extension across Flagg county, which is mostly owned by Bamaby Bird, an old flirt. Bruce Ferguson, a clerk in the P. D. Q. offices transacts business with Bird. Bird thinks the land will be bought from him until Jessamine Lee, Tony’s sweetheart comes. With her winning ways she influences old Bird to sell his land to Tony. In this way Tony is taken back into the home of his father. • The comedy part was given by the stenographer, the clerk, and office boy, the land lady of Flagg Corners, her daughter, and the hired girl. CAST President of the P. D. Q. Railroad ............................ Henry Mauvais Tony Kilbuck, his son ........................................ Charles Stevens Jessamine Lee, the girl ......................................... Louise Mark Mrs. Beavers, the landlady .................................... Faith Townsend Rosa Bella, the daughter ....................................... Lucille Ross Dilly, the hired girl ......................................... Marvel Staggs Mr. Mulberry, chief attorney................................... Ronald Hectorne Mr. Allen, an old friend ......................................... Lloyd Pool Mrs. Allen, his wife .......................................... Fern Jennings Bruce Ferguson, clerk ............................................ Leroy Woods Imogene McCarty, stenographer..................................Eunice Hollister Artie, the office boy ............................................. Dale Teach Barnaby Bird, love-sick........................................ Klaus Nordgren As a curtain raiser a one-act play entitled “Who’s a Coward,” was given by three members of the Junior class. This was a laugh producer and was played by Maurine Capps, Glenn Neice and Clarence Baker. The P u,bf rtf ahr Jlntaur HE SENIOR play this year was something of a different type from what it had been before. This play pleased everyone as it took in every mem- ber of the class. Story of the play: Phyllis Castleman—on the evening of her betrothal to Lord Burleigh, has a word with her former lover, Rupert Huntly. She tells him she is through with love and through with him. An image casts a spell upon her; she tears from her neck a string of pearls and hides them in the image. More than a century passes; two daughters of the house Phyllis and Kathrine Aldrich find out they will have to work for a living. Phyllis is a young woman of tTlir tBmimrraun BBH n modern tendencies as is her friend Carolyn Alexander and she rejects the love of MacDonald Dunbar, a wealthy young fellow. Phyllis works as a reporter for MacDonald’s paper, the “Clarion.” They all op- pose Henry Carter, the city’s most influential citizen. Fredericka Farr, also a member of the “Clarion” staff, is working for Carter, keeping him in touch with the Clarion’s affairs. Kitty has romantically met. a young Irishman who is hunting for one who ruined his father years ago. She overhears a conversation, then she calls the Irishman—Fer- rence Donovan by telephone. Carter is proved the guilty party; he is forgiven by Donovan but is forced to meet the “Clarion’s” demands. Belinda, a clumsy maid of the Castleman family, upsets the image, and in some way touches the spring and the pearls fall out. Phyllis sells them and buys half the paper, by the aid of John Harlan, Dunbar’s friend and lawyer. Of course everything turns out well in the end, the sub love plots being played by Kitty and Terrence, John and Carolyn. CAST IN PROLOGUE The Host .................................... Phyllis Castleman ........................... Lord Burleigh ............................... Rupert Huntley ................................. Gypsy ....................................... CAST IN PLAY Kitty Aldrich, secretly romatic .................................. Lucille Bell Belinda, a maid .................................................. Flora McCoy Mrs. Breckinridge, an aunt ........................................ Anna Gray Phyllis Aldrich, of modern tendencies ........................ Bernadine Mings Carolyn Alexander, her closest friend .......................... Ruth Merrick MacDonald Dunbar, a millionairre ............................... William Carroll John Harlan, a lawyer .......................................... Kenneth Sailer Mrs. Van Alstyne, an aunt ...................................... Dorothy Nessel Terrence Donovan, an Irishman ..................................... Lynn Davis Ted, an office boy .............................................. Eugene Wall Lester Ross, managing editor......................................Ernest Heston Fredericka Farr, a reporter ...................................... Maude Bell Burton Mathews, business manager .............................. Arbon Fullerton Henry Carter, political candidate............................. Darwin Dallefeld William Corbin .. Flora McCoy Arthur Gillette Garland Drake ... Maude Bell ip i]| abr Smimrrattn X X r' J� •-■• '. X - ;•' «I :-Io. X :-' : a hr tzimliiih JjrnfrsBnr CENE I. The living room in Mrs. Adams’ home.' The girls are studying. Mary—Oh girls. I’ll never get this terrible old Geometry lesson. It’s just fierce. Betty—And this History outline, oh, Min! I’ll have my note book plum full before I get this done. Hazel Have a heart! Can’t you see I’m supposed to be studying Cicero. Wish he’d killed off old man Capline in the first place, instead all these mean things. Bet I could have made shorter work of the old boy than he did. Mary Let’s eat candy for a change. What’s the use of wasting so much grey matter? The inner man demands attention occasionally, too. Hazel and Betty I’ll say! (They all eat and talk). Enter Mrs. Adams reading a letter. Mrs. Adams Oh dear, girls, this says an old school mate is coming for a few days visit. What shall I do? Mary Why the excitement? (Passes mother the candy). Mrs. Adams Why, this friend of mine teaches English in a large Eastern college. They say the Professor has gotten to be a real crank about the use of slang and pro- vincialisms. And just think of the language you girls use. Betty We should worry! Mrs. Adams There you go. Hazel Well, we ain’t got no use for your old Prof. We’ll go and stay with Aunt Jane. She don’t care whether we say ain’t, hain’t, had did, and I seen and sech. Mrs. Adams- No, that would never do. I’ll need your help while my guest is here. I am sorry my daughters have been so careless with their use of good English that they cannot meet my old friend the best educated person I ever knew. The Professor’s kindly criticism would be only given for your improvement. Mary But, mother, I am afraid we will have to watch our speech so closely that none of us will enjoy the visit. Mrs. Adams Not at all, act like your own true selves and guard your tongues as closely as you can, and I am sure that all will enjoy the visit. Mary (turning to her sisters) Girls, let’s have a good English week and help mother entertain her distinguished guest. Hazel Oh yes. I suppose we will have to be good sports for a few days, and try not to knock him down with any bad English. Betty Yeah I reckon I'll have to say “Yes sir,” “No sir,” “Pardon me sir,” Is it not true, sir?” “Ah indeed, sir.” Mary Let’s practice a little. Mother introduce us to your Professor. Stand up girls, toe the mark. Mother Now girls, be sensible. Girls, I want you to meet my old school mate, Professor — Betty How dy do. Professor. I’m very glad to meet you. Mary—Charmed I am sure! Hazel Howdy, put ’er there old top! Mrs. Adams Girls! Girls! Girls! Whatever shall I do with you? Doorbell rings. Hazel -There's the doorbell, mother. Mrs. Adams exits. Betty Who do you suppose it is? of saying il?r ftaomrrang mammmmmmmm Mary No telling, mother seems to be carrying on quite an animated conversation with her. Hazel Not the Herr Professor yet, I tirust. Mary No, 1 think it’s a lady’s voice. Betty Praise be, it’s not him, then. Hazel It is not he, my dear Elizabeth. Enter Mrs. Adams and Miss Black. Mrs. Adams Miss Black, these are my daughters Mary, Betty and Hazel. Girls acknowledge introduction. Miss Black It is certainly a pleasure to meet your charming daughters, Eleanor. I have often wished I might meet them. Mrs. Adams You see, Girls, Miss Black and I played together years ago when we were children. She just came in with Brown’s this morning and remembered about us, so came down. Hazel We were worried to death when wc heard the doorbell for fear it was an old Professor that mother is expecting. Betty Yes, mother was so fussed a few moments ago because she received a let- ter from an old school mate, a professor of English, saying he would visit us in a few days. (Mrs. Adams winks at Miss Black and they both laugh). Mary Mother says we will shock him, the way we talk. Hazel So we have decided to have a good English week to get ready for him and show him we are not so bad as we look. Betty (laughingly) Watch or you will get squelched too. Mary Oh Betty, perhaps he isn’t as bad as you think. Mrs. Adams Yes, Girls! I think you are borrowing trouble. Miss Black Professors are like other people; they are not so exacting. I will help you and we will get ready for the Professor’s visit. Hazel Oh, will you really? Mary- That will help us so much. Betty You may correct us every time we make a mistake. We will not mind your correcting us like we would the Professor. Mrs. Adams Miss Black must be tired, Mary. You may show her to her room. Betty and Hazel, you may come and help me prepare luncheon. AJ1 exit. ACT II. Dining room of Mrs. Adams’ home, a few days later. Miss Black I am so sorry, Eleanor, but I shall have tlo leave this afternoon. 1 just received word that mother is ill. Mrs. Adams Oh that is too bad. 1 wanted you to at least stay the rest of this week. Miss Black Yes, I know I am cutting my visit short, but I feel that I must go. Mary Miss Black, can’t you stay till after the Professor comes? Miss Black No, dear, I am afraid not this time. Hazel—We have enjoyed your visit so much and you have helped us wonderfully in our English. Betty If the Professor is as nice as you are, I’m sure we shall not mind his visit. Mrs. Adams Well, girls, you really have entertained an angel unawares. Miss Black is the angel as well as the Professeor of English in Smith College. Hazel Mother! ! We thought the Professor was a man and that we were only getting ready to meet him. Mary What must you think of us, the way we have talked about you? Betty Mother, why didn’t you tell us, that Miss Black was the Professor? Mrs. Adams--Well, girls, you see Miss Black’s letter was slow in reaching me, and so she arrived almost as soon as her letter. I saw at once you girls thought the Pro- ilhr Sonmrrattg fessor was a man so I told Miss Black to pretend that she didn’t know anything about the Professor. Mary—What we had dreaded as a bore has been a pleasure. Miss Black 1 have been working with girls for years and I have learned that they are sincere at heart but through carelessness have acquired such a store of slang, pro- vincialisms, contractions and the like tl at the mother tongue is scarcely recogniz- able, and to correct these errors many thoughtful people have asked for good English week in clubs, homes and schools. Hazel Miss Black, we have enjoyed your visit so much and have learned that it is just as easy to express ourselves correctly. Betty—What do you say girls, about resolving to observe good English week every week throughout tlhe year. Mary—I second the motion. Hazel—So do I. All arise and chant the following: Here’s to good old English. Drink her down! Here’s to good old English. Drink her down! Here’s to our own Mother Tongue She’s the best that e’er the poet’s sung. Drink her down! Drink her down! Drink her down, down, down! FAITH TOWNSEND. he 36 mEwass Sbr Snomrrang JJlujatral draining N THE Avon High School every Wednesday is looked forward to by all the stuc'er ts because they know the lun that they have in the gymnasium work. The pi ysical training was conducted by Mr. Burg again this year. Under tl e direction of Mr. Burg an exhibition was given January 31, 1923, in the gymnasium. All the giades and the High School pupils participated. The varied program of folk dances, games and calisthenics was thoroughly enjoyed by a large crowd of interested spectators. Plans are now being made for the annual Field Day which is always greatly an- ticipated. u,hr Snomrrang lUuikrt Sail HE SEASON of 1922-23 ended successfully with our team in possession of a plaque won at the Macomb Invitational tournament, another won at the Bushnell District tournament and a banner won at the Avon County tour- nament. The team under the faithful and untiring efforts of Coach Huey came out successful in most all of their attempts. The team this year consisted of the best fighters in the High School and of men who never gave up until the last whistle had blown. They were defeated by only three teams but they took their defeat in a sportsmanlike manner. The loyal support of the students and townspeople showed that both the students and townspeople were with them until the finish. The county tournament was held here so we had a large delegation of looters at all of our games. But the same spirit of “backing the team” took large delegations to Macomb and Bushnell and a few all the way to Peoria. The team is truly thankful for such “backing.” (Ehr Soomrrang Standing Manager Reeve. Corliss Powell. Donavon Myers. Jack Sundber Coach Huey. Sitting Leioy Woods. Lloyd Pool, Capt. Garland Drake, Ronald Hectorne. Frank Arthurs. Jlrnunmrl of Mm Huey was our faithful coach this year. Under his supervision the men went into their tasks willingly and generally came out on top. Huey picker, our teami this. yea from the very best stock of the school and developed them into one of the finest teams of the'district. We certainly hope that Mr. Huey will be with us again next ' “ captain Drake (“Duck”) was one of the members of last years squad_ Drake played an excellent game as guard and his endurance allowed him to play a fast floor game. Drake was the only fourth year man on the team. alir Umimrrattg The story of “Heck’s” playing is told in the two words “All Star” three times. He was chosen all star guard at all three tournaments. “Poolie” as forward, was the chief scorer, and was also on the first all star team at Macomb. Arthur’s dribbling and fast floor work won him a place on the second all star team in the county tournament. His unfortunate injury in the county tournament disabled him from the games until the Bushnell tournament. “Shorty” was the all around man who played back guard, floor guard and forward successfully. His guarding and sinkers account for several of our victories. “Donnie” was our mainstay at center, and usually managed to score when scores were needed. He also showed his ability to keep his man from scoring. Powell was our substitute center and foiward. At the center position he played hard and never gave up. As a forward “Coie” was a fast, clean player. He helped us win several games. “Jack” was our other sub who played forward. Jack was a good man for this position and had a good eye for “sinking ’em.” $rhrftul? nf (Samra yUujrii Avon vs.— Where A. C. H. S. Opponents Good Hope Ipava Lewistown Bushnell Fairview Lewistown Cuba Knoxville Colchester Bushnell Abingdon Fairview Good Hope Cuba Knoxville Abingdon Alumni Avon Avon Avon Avon Avon Cuba Avon Abingdon Avon Bushnell Avon Lewistown Avon Knoxville Ipava Avon Good Hope 17 24 25 31 22 28 24 21 38 32 41 24 29 20 87 30 32 6 13 11 11 13 30 26 12 7 22 22 20 14 28 10 24 20 Total Points 525 289 FULTON COUNTY TOURNAMKNT Table Grove Ipava Cuba Farmington 71 35 14 38 0 14 18 12 £hr Uniratrraiuj r TSLCVttJTPl j. J,.. a -,C X umiij 9mws MACOMB INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Trivoli 31 26 Bardolph 35 28 Plymouth 28 12 Bluffs BUSHNELL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 35 14 Dallas City 39 14 Bardolph 28 14 Plymouth 41 8 Macomb H. S. 18 10 Prairie City PEORIA SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 53 12 Canton Extra! Extra! AGAIN AVON UPSETS THE DOPE! 18 31 On Friday, May 11th, our track team and our literary and musical contestants journeyed through mud and rain to Lewistown to take part in the Fulton County Meet. Little fear was entertained for Coach Huey’s lads from that corner of the County. There seemed to be little doubt that either Lewistown or Vermont would be the victors. Even after the Green and Whites had won the relay Vermont was conceded to be the winners. Not until the official’s records were summarized was it learned that Avon was leading with 34 1-3 points and Cuba was trailing close be- hind with 26. Everybody looked anxiously to the musical contest in the evening as it would decide the Meet. Each contestant realized his responsibility and put forth his best effort for the honor of his school. The judges reports came in and Cuba bad added 13 points while our music contestants had added 8. Thus we won the championship plaque with 42 1-3 points to our credit and Cuba second with 39. By virtue of winning the relay our school has possession of the John Lee cup for one year. We hope we can win this race three successive years which will give us per- manent possession of it. The following contestants were the medal winners: Orel Day—2nd Girls’ Vocal Music. William Carroll—1st Boys’ Vocal Music. Lloyd Pool 1st High jump. Donovan Myers—3d Discus. Garland Drake 3d 440 Yard Dash. Ronald Hectome—2nd High Jump; 3d Tennis Double. Frank Arthurs—2nd Broad Jump; 3d 100 Yard Dash. Leroy Woods -1st Javelin (Broke the Record) ; 2nd 220 Yard Hurdles. Henry Mauvais—1st 50 Yard Dash; 2nd Pole Vault; 3d 220 Yard Dash; 3d Tennis Doubles. Jack Sundberg -1st or 2nd Tennis Singles. Myers, Mauvais, Pool and Drake Relay. On Saturday May 12th our school won fourth place in the Invitational Meet at Western Illinois Teachers’ College. Henry Mauvais 2nd 220 Yard Dash. Garland Drake -2nd 440 Yard Dash. Lloyd Pool (tied)—1st High Jump. Donovan Myers—3d Standing Broad Jump. ®hr Uoomrrann Sitting—Eugene Wall, Harold Ramer, Corliss Powell, Leroy Woods, Frank Arthurs Garland Drake. Standing Manager Reeve, Jack Sundberg, Claus Nordgren, Vernon Ramer, Ronald Hectorne, Lloyd Pool, Henry Mauvais, Leroy Mark, Coach Huey. tfatfr Sail This year, a baseball team was organized under the direction of Mr. Huey. The team played four games, winning them all. The team was picked from the best stock of the High School and when it came to picking out the regular team the e was much competition for the places. In almost every game, substitutions were made, so that each one of the substitutes got to play. (Samm Jlaxirii Team Place A. C. H.S. Opponents London Mills London Mills 27 3 London Mills Avon 7 3 Fairview Fairview 22 8 Fair view Avon 20 4 Shf ®ram Catcher—Leroy Woods Pitcher Frank Arthurs First Base—Ronald Hectorne Second Base—Lloyd Pool Third Base -Harold Rames Short Stop—Corliss Powell Left Field—Vernon Ramer Center Field Eugene Wall Right Field Garland Drake Substitute Players Henry Mauvais Jack Sundberg Leroy Marks Klaus Nordgren (ibr Uonmrrattg THE SENIOR ROAST About a month after school started the Seniors were seen wandering out of town one night after school. Of course it wasn’t hard to tell where they were going. “To the country to have a wiener roast, of course!” After frolicking around in the woods and eating all they could, they started home. It had long been dark when the last weary straggler reached his home and fireside. THE JUNIOR ROAST Not long after school started the Juniors decided to have a wiener roast. About six o’clock one evening, they walked out to Townsend’s country home and wandered all around the place trying to find a suitable spot for a fire, but oh, how the wind did blow! They later decided to go to the house where they cooked the eats, played exciting games, and had a wonderful time after all. THE HALIXJWE’EN PARTY The first social function in which all A. H. S. participated during this school year was the Hallowe’en party given on Friday, October twenty-sixth. The boys of the high school entertained the girls and showed their ability as hosts. After several mysterious meetings held by the boys, all the girls and members of the faculty began receiving, thru the mail, little yellow parcels which contained po- etical invitations, to dress themselves in robes of white and appear at Che high school building on the next Friday evening. Very few of the invited guests failed to come and after being led thru dark places, by wierd looking ghosts, and falling down over mysterious “somethings,” they finally found themselves in the gym. Much fun the boys had in guessing who their visitors were and after many excit- ing and hilarious games, a surgical operation performed on a young man amid the abr Uuuimrrmm mummumumummmumumam wails of his wife, and radio music, all assembled in the study hall. Here we were served with pumpkin pie, cocoa, apples and cheese. Everybody had a good time and the party was pronounced a success from start to finish. Before leaving, the girls gave cheers for the boys who had entertained them so delightfully. JIGGS-MAGGIE PARTY Just before Christmas, all of the A. C. H. S. students entered into a contest to see who could sell the most “Country Gentlemen” subscriptions. Half of the students were called Maggie and the other half Jiggs. The Maggies won the contest, and so the Jiggs invited them to “Corned Beef and Cabbage” at the High School on the ev- ening of January eighteenth. The gym was decorated with “Country Gentlemen” pictures, and streamers of green and white crepe paper. A track meet of three colleges Monmouth (winner), Knox and Lombard helped to afford amusement for the evening. Also much fun was had over the little plays that were given entitled, “Maggie and Jiggs,” “Andy and Min,” “Everet True,” “Harold Teen,” “Mutt and Jeff,” and “Mr. and Mrs.” When the guests were called to the study hall they smelled the corned beef and cabbage and thought that they were really going to get it. But they only received ham sandwiches, ice cream and cake, much to the dismay of many. After the lunch the guests departed, voting the party a success and the Jiggs delightful entertainers. THE BASKET BALL BANQUETS On the evening of February twenty-fourth, Louise Mark, Faith Townsend, Lucy Eavis and Olive Myers entertained at the home of W. E. Mark, in honor of the basket ball players, who had won first place in the Macomb tournament. The evening was spenti in playing five hundred. At a late hour a delicious lunch was served, consisting of sandwiches, potatoe chips, tuna fish salad, cocoa, ice cream, cake and mints. The party was one long to be remembered by all who were present. In honor of their winning the Bushnell tournament, Mrs. Hectorne gave a chicken dinner to the basket ball team, on the evening of March fifth. The menu consisted of chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sandwiches, salad, pickles, cocoa, ice cream and cake. After the meal. Coach Huey as toastmaster, called upon the members of the team for short toasts. The basket ball boys were delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Huey, Mr. and Mrs. Reeve, and the Junior boys, at the home of the coach, on the evening of January fifth. The evening was spent in playing cards, singing, or listening to young Robert’s first attempt at basket ball coaching. At a rather late hour the guests were served with oyster soup, pickles, coffee and marguerites. Ham sandwiches were served to those who did not care for the soup. The boys claim it was early when they started for home but it is thought probable that they meant early in the morning of January sixth. JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY The party given in honor of the Seniors on Saturday night, April fourteenth, at the High School building, was one of the most enjoyable of the year. Nothing was forgotten from start to finish. The entertainment of the evening was so well arranged that no one was left out of any fun of the evening. Animal and advertisement guessing contests were much enjoyed in the early part of the evening, after there had been much excitement over the pet hobbies that the guests had worn to the party. Later after working their U,hr iBnomrratty way through a cobweb to find in what group they belonged all participated in stunts, charades, vaudeville shows and vocal selections which were much enjoyed. Much orig- inality and genius was shown by everyone in this part of the program. Three deep also proved to be exciting and enjoyable. All this took place in the gymnasium which was decorated in green and white. The next scene took place in the study hall which was lightened only by the candles on the tables. Here places were found by dainty hand-painted place cards. The room and tables were decorated in gold and white, the Senior colors. A delicious three-course dinner was then served consisting of pressed chicken, scalloped potatoes, olives, salad, wafers, ice cream, cake, coffee and after-dinner mints. After the dinner the president of the Senior class gave a speech of thanks and the guests were presented with yellow jonquils. The guests departed feeling that they had been highly honored and that the Jun- iors would not be forgotten in a long while. ’Twas a grand affair, that never-to-be-forgotten event, in which the young men and women of the Avon Community High School took part. ’Twas glorious, romantic, mysterious and hilarious. It took place in the High School auditorium, which was decorated in brilliant colors, beautiful flowers and silver bells that tinkled all even- ing. Oh! it was a wonderful sight to see, with the young people dressed in their fanciest of evening clothes and feeling in the very highest of spirits. Everyone was gay, they ate, drank and sang. Here and there you could see couples talking, sometimes in a joyful excited manner, and sometimes in quiet, hushed tones. All acted as children, even the faculty members, who had been invited to join with the younger members of the school in participating in this wonderful event, for over in one corner Mr. H. and Mr. R. could be seen enjoying an exciting game of marbles. Music could be heard all of the time but no one knew from whence it came. Early in the morning a wonderful supper was served by dainty little girls dressed as flowers. It was gay from start to finish and no one could have been there without being happy. Everyone hated to depart to their humble homes for they knew that never again would they have such a wonderful time, be so delightfully entertained, and be so happy. This is the party that the girls DID NOT give the boys. THE FANTASTIC BALI. uJbr iBiuimrrattij ANNA SECKER Room III MRS. JOSIE BAUGHMAN Room V FERN WINGATE Room IV MSB 46UM a hr Umuttrrami ROOM I Top Row Wayne Stephenson, Ross Sprinkle, Joseph Powell, Clyde Stephenson, Ed- ward Fitzsimmons, Bottom Row Bobby Gordon, Marian Foster, Olive Kissick, Dorothy Hallbick, Helen Hallbick, Esther Jennings, Blanche Eathington, Leroy Kissick. Absent Marjorie Gillett. ROOM II Top Row Giles Davis, Merrill Lillie, Jack Mauvais, Leroy Kissick, Billy Gordon, Wel- don Hovell, Bert Stephenson, Edwin Davis. Bottom Row—Wayne Baker, Max Sanford, Myra Wall. Hazel Stephenson, Naomi Steph- enson, Lois Wingate, Thelma Foster, Teddy Farhner, Rex Tatman. Absent—Max Staggs, Janice Gillett, Edna Bevards, Opal Kott, Blanche Eathington. (Llir tBnnmrraug ROOM III First Row Haiold Fitzsimmons, Dorothy Schuhart, Edith Hubble, Barbara Davis, Ir- ma Powell, Fern Alden, Kenneth Lind .ey. Back Row Giles Eathington, Ernest Stone, Wayne Denny, Thomas Jackson. Walter Randall, Harold Freeman, George Bell, Winston Crissey. Absent—Lucretia Lillie, Dorothy Puckett, Laura Reno. ROOM IV First Row Mary Wall, Helen Hatch, Catherine Gillett, Fern Butler, Evelyn Niles, Louise Eathington, Lucille Swanson, Helen Kissick. Second Row Lyle Keller, Clair Kreider, Alf Raymond, Alberta Sundberg, Lucy Shu- maker, Doris Lemon, Gertrude Jennings, Ethyl Baughman, Kenneth Reno. Third Row-Verl Clayton, Joe Griffith, Bert Alden, Newt McCoy, Louis Schuhart Harold Bull. Fourth Row William Eathington, Reynolds Hovell, Seth Merriman, Donald Hatch. Absent George Johnson, Carter Powell, Lachlan Crissey, Delwyn Dawdy, Andrew Day, Urith Autforth, Lucille Lauk, Ruth Speer, Ethelin Ray, Mary Morse. JThr iBnomrrattn N A I ROOM V First Row Allen Wall, Martha Crissey, Helen Keller, Eleanor Schuhart, Pearl Eath- ington, Mary Wilson, Evelyn Hendrix, Helen Butler, Harold Jennings, Henry O’Her- ron. Second Row—George Staggs, Georgia Keffer, Myrtle Bull, Alice Day, Gar- net Powell, Emma Randall, Lucille Kidd, Kenneth Baker, Ralph Davis. Back Row Gerald Sundberg, Edwin Day, Edmond Van Winkle, Jessie Powell, Ernest Warren, Howard Davis, Curtis Swanson, Harold Lindzey. Absent Frank Peterson. MANUAL ARTS 49 altr tBmimrratui I X M HE Alumni Association of the Avon High School was organized in May, 1893, with Minnie Predmore -Mrs. C. S. Crissey, president; Bertha Brink- erhoff Mrs. A. Sundberg, vice president; Frank D. Rea, secretary; and Giles Clayberg, treasurer. 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. For the year 1922-23 the Alumni Association has had as officers, Neva Bell, president; Katie O’Donnell, vice president; H. R. Crissey, treasurer, and John Durie, secretary. The twenty-eighth annual entertainment by the Alumni Association for the grad- uating class was held in the High School auditorium on Tuesday evening. May the twenty-third. The affair was unusually attractive in every way. The tables were beautifully decorated with baskets of flowers, topped by a perky yellow crepe bow, and a similar idea carried out by the individual nut cups. A splendid three-course banquet was served by the women of the Methodist Church. The program of the evening very cleverly followed the makeup of a daily news- paper, with Prof. Glen Harrod ’96 acting as editor-in-chief, with assistants responding to the important departments of the paper. Programs in the form of minature news- papers were passed by Winston Crissey and Teddy Fahrner, who were regular “news- ies.” A five-piece orchestra gave variety to the program between toasts. Shr Snamrrana :)t. -A- .-A vA r s. A- J - ‘ A A. £ . (fcraftuatpfl CLASS OF 1888 John S. Campbell, Supt. Maude Campbell Mrs. Smiley. Myrrha Campbell- Mrs. Knight.........................................Newport, Pa. Ella M. Case Mrs. Ed. Gallett..................1416 Washington, St., Boise, Idaho Minnie P. Predmore-Mrs. C. S. Crissey.........................................Avon I ena Woods Mrs. Howard Rose................................................ Avon CLASS OF 1889 John S. Campbell, Supt. Charles L. Drake -deceased. Ora B. Morey--Mrs. Mumford..............................................California Frank C. Smith— CLASS OF 1891 H. L. Roberts, Supt. Nettie Poiset- Mrs. Harry Townsend............................................Avon Frank D. Rea Wholesale Flour Merchant.......................................Aurora CLASS OF 1892 H. L. Roberts, SupU Bertha Brinkerhoff Mrs. A Sandberg............................................Avon Giles M. Clayberg -deceased. Minnie McElvaine Mrs. F. A. Neely..........................Strand Hotel, Chicago I� uisa Poiset- Mrs. David Fahey................................Davenport,, Iowa Cora Scanlan Mrs. Neville.......................................RL No. 4, Canton Lizzie Smith deceased. CLASS OF 1893 H. L. Roberts, Supt. Katherine Peet Mrs. Smyser......................................Ellensburg, Wash. CLASS OF 1894 H. L. Roberts, Supt. Ellice Black—Teacher ....................................................Galesburg Wilbur Harrod Physician ......................................................Avon Grace Wf ods—At Home..........................................................Avon CLASS OF 1895 H. L. Roberts, Supt. Fred G. Bonser Prof. Columbia University...........................New York, N. Y. Maurice L. Carr Head of Research Dept., Safe Cabinet Co., 524 2nd St., Marietta, 0. Edith C. Crissey -At Home.....................................................Avon Florence Fennessy Asst. Bank Cashier..........................................Avon Ida McQuie- Mrs. Harrison...........................................Manton, Mich. Mary E. Mummey Mrs. Lutz..........................1168 S. Henderson St., Galesburg G. Mahlon Predmore............................................................Avon Nell 0. Rea At Home.........................1424 3rd Ave., East, Hutchinson. Kan. Etta I. Shinkel Mrs. Lundgren, deceased. CLASS OF 1896 H. L. Roberts, Supt. Glenn Harrod Prof. Eureka College...........................................Eureka CLASS OF 1897—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ethel L. Hodson—Mrs. Wick...............................605 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, 111. CLASS OF 1898 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Fanny Churchill Mrs. W. A. Lockwood....................6711 E. End Ave., Chicago Hallie Crissey—Lumber Merchant................................................Avon Lewis Durie—Farmer................................................Airdrie, Alberta Canada uJhr fBimmrrmm Edwin Flake—Farmer...................................... Lester Hollister—Veterinarian .......................... Ella Nance—Mrs. W. E. Mark.............................. Charlie Perry—Music Store............................... Frank Peterson— Employee of S. A. A. P. R. R.......... Myrtle Powell—Mrs. Ehking............................... Louis Randall Yates Machine Works....................... Chella Rea Teacher..............................1424 3rd ............. Monmouth ..................Avon ..................Avon ....Grand Island, Neb. ........Houston, Texas .......Gooding, Idaho ..........Beloit, Wis. Ave., Hutchinson, Kan. CLASS OF 1899 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Warren A. McElvaine—Overseer of Apartment House.......................... ..................................Sylvia Court, Beach Ave., Vancouver, B. C. CLASS OF 1900 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Mattie L. Beeson-—Mrs. Odell Hatch, Deceased Irma D. Cunningham—Mrs. Blaine..........................................Galesburg Mary L. Hectome—Mrs. Will King........................................Iola, Kan. Henry C. Mauvais—Mechanic....................................................Avon Effie C. Murphy Mrs. Rodgers, Deceased William A. Pool—Jeweler....................................N. K. St., Lake Worth. Fla. CLASS OF 1901—J. R. Jessie B. Armstrong—Mrs. DeLong.......... Lloyd M. Crostiwait Ranchman............. Nellie H. Hodson—Mrs. Smith.............. L. Maude Predmore Mrs. Carl Peterson.... Cora Perry Office Manager................ Andrew W. Ray—Bank Cashier............... Mary E. Rice- -Stenographer.............. M. Elmina Shinkel Nurse................. Mina E. Staggs—Mrs. Smyth................ Walter E. Yeoman—Mechanical Engraver........ John C. Fowler—Transfer.................. Rowland, Supt. .........710 W. 1st St.. McCook, Neb. .......6528 Elder St., LosAngeles, Cal. • .......................St. Augustine ............1905 Chase Ave., Chicago ............447 Greenleaf St., Peoria .................................Avon .......................Loramie, Wyo. ..................................Avon ...............Rt. 3, Yakima, Wash. ........1261 N. Dearborn St., Chicago -...................Idaho Falls, Idaho CLASS OF 1902—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Margaret E. Blake—Mrs. Shelby Case.............247 N. Arthur Ave., Galesburg Nellie C. Bliss Mrs. Raymond Woodward, Deceased Lela M. Brinkerhoff—Mrs. G. A McFarland...............................Avon Shelby C. Case—Painting and Paper Hanging......247 N. Arthur Ave., Galesburg Blanche A. McFarland—Mrs. R. D. Keffer................................Avon M. Grace Pool—Mrs. Lee Carr...........................................Avon Huldah A. Sand -Mrs. Welsh.................................Rt. 1, Monmouth J. Edith VanWinkle—Teacher......5010 19th Ave., North East, Seattle, Wash. Frank J. Wennstrom—Tailor....................................Gooding, Idaho Lawrence G. Yeoman—Farmer.............................................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 ehr iBnnmrratm mu w IBWLI CLASS OF 1904—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Hortense Babbitt County Supt. of Schools....................Huron, South Dakota H. Emile Beagle--Plumber..................................................Abingdon Zela J. Bliss—Mrs. L. E. Hallowed...................................Ventura, Cal. Burr B. Finley............................................................ George L. Ross—Western Distributor for Torrington Sweeper Co.............. ............................................Bank Block Bldg., Denver, Colo. Gus S. Wennstrom President Wheat Growers Association......American Falls, Idaho CLASS OF 1905 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Anna Buck Mrs. John Nordwall..................................................Avon Reed F. Cutler State Representative......................................Lewistown Alvin K. Gilletto—Dry Goods Merchant..........................................Avon Fred T. Jay -Salesman..................................405 Tower Bldg., Chicago Ernest L. Pool, Deceased J. Edward Simmons Farmer.................................................Avon CLASS OF 1906 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ehrman W. Bliss....................................................Haines, Alaska Oral J. Hatch.................................................................Avon Earl L. Hodson Employee Music Dept., Silver Burdette Co..................Kewanee Clyde A. Holmes--Carpenter......................................Santa Ana, Cal. Lewis F. Lillie—Insurance and Farming.........................................Avon Aerie Link—Mrs. J. B. Staggs..................................................Avon Bess H. Lockwood—Nurse......................................Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago Donna M. Lockwood Mrs. Oral Hatch.............................................Avon E. Lera McElvaine—Mrs. W. W. Cox................2205 Vorhees St., St. Joseph, Mo. M. Kathryn O’Donnell At Home................................................Avon M. Grace Ray Mrs. Ralph Kreider...............................................Avon Anna Ross Mrs. C. W. Sawers...........................Watford, Ontario, Canada Lester J. Ross--Office Manager...................................Torrington, Conn. Roland M. Rowland -Sales Manager..................................Cleveland, Ohio Nellie Shinkel—Mrs. Allen Lincoln.............................................Avon Lester Staggs—Farmer.....................................................Augustine Mabel A. Stevens Mrs. Walter B. Denny, Deceased Estalla V. Tingley-—Teacher................................................Vermont Erwin C. Tompkins—Head Prov. Dept., Swift Co............................ ......................2676 Utter Ave., West New Brighten, Staten Is., N. Y. Eula B. Tompkins—Mrs. Talent Brown.....................633 Park, Trinidad, Colo. Emma Z. Wingate- Mrs. Robert Chambers...............................Raymond, Wash. CLASS OF 1907 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Harold R. Bowton—Garage...................................................Abingdon Walter S. Hatch—Farmer........................................................Avon Claire H. Mings—Farmer........................................................Avon Vera Powell Mrs. James Kutchler...............................................Avon Chester J. Rubart—Farmer......................................................Avon J. R. Rubart Railway Mail Clerk..................931 North Menard Ave.,Chicago Ernest E. Wennstrom Piano Tuner....................................Cheyenne, Wyo. Florence M. Woods—At Home.....................................................Avon Mabel L. Woods -At Home.......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1908 J. R. Rowland, Supt. M. Eugene Carr—Mrs. A. K. Gillett......;......................................Avon Nina N. Carr—Mrs. Carl Strayer........................................Drink water, Saskatchewan JEhr Snamrrami Neva E. Kreps—Mrs. Schisler...............................................Avon Bertha Merrill Mrs. L. F. Lillie..........................................Avon Edna B. Staggs—-Mrs. Edgar Asquith........................................Avon Zada B. Sullivan—Mrs. H. C. Henry....................................Galesburg Hazel J. Walker—At Home...................................................Avon Esther A. Wennstrom Mrs. Coutre...................1112 Fullerton Ave., Chicago Samuel Yeoman—Mechanic ....................3629 A Cottage Ave., St. Louis, Mo. CLASS OF 1909 J. R. Rowland, Supt. Elizabeth B. Bell—Mrs. Albright Haskins...............264 Fulton Place, Canton Fred Effland- Farmer......................................................Avon Fred C. Fahrner- Manager Avon Motor Co....................................Avon James E. Gillette—Avon Milling Co.........................................Avon Nellie M. Gillett—Mrs. Clyde Duffield.....................................Avon Pearl A. Holmes—Mrs. Glenn Fast...........................................Avon Blanch M. Hutchler—Mrs. Claire Mings......................................Avon L lah R. Mummey-Mrs. Rex Holgate..................1701 Dill St., Burlington, Iowa Parlin Peterson—Farmer....................................................Avon Rex R. Stevens—Truck Farming..............................................Avon Wayne E. Stevens—Instructor in History, Darmouth College Graduate Club... ..................................................Hanover, New Hampshire Ethel I. Walker—Mrs. C. L. Hayes..........................................Avon Heloy H. Woods Garage................................................Galesburg Lena Woods—At Home .......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1910—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Mary Ella Cutler—Nurse...........................2400 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago Una E. Durie—Milliner...................................................Quincy Marie C. Fahrner Mrs. Carl Scherve.....................................Chicago Bessie E. Jewell—Teacher..................................................Avon Louis T. Scanlan Railway Mail Clerk...................10 W. Huron St., Chicago Anna E. Seeker—Teacher....................................................Avon Audda A. Smith—Mrs. Ed Raymond............................................Avon Gerda M. Teach—Mrs. Floyd Zook..........................................Avon Bertha M. Teach—Mrs. Parlin Peterson......................................Avon Winnifred G. Tompkins Piano Accompanist...........1039 Hollywood Ave., Chicago Beulah M. Welsh Mrs. Ross Smith...........................................Avon CLASS OF 1911 A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. D. Royal Bliss—Plumber....................................................Avon L. Marie Fennessy—Mrs. Walter S. Hatch....................................Avon Grace E. Merrill—Mrs. Lewis Switzer.............................Rt. 4, Macomb Alta I. Rose Mrs. W. P. Mullen............................................Avon Charlotte M. Simmons—Mrs. L. E. Olson.........................Welsh, Minnesota Ethel Spurgeon—Telegraph Operator.........................................Avon Lloyd Weaver..........................................Fort Leavenworth, Kan. 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 Creel Frederick—Farmer....................................................Avon Robert B. Rubart—Farmer...................................................Avon Robert A. Stevens—Business Dept., W. Electric Co. ...321 S. Madison Ave., La Grange Ruth E. Woods—At Home ....................................................Avon hf Sumurrami CLASS OF 1913—A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. M. Bernice Burrage Mrs. Robert Trumpy.......................................Avon William Delaney Salesman........................221 W. First, Grand Island, Nebr. Pearl Durie- Mrs. Creel Frederick...........................................Avon Hazel Hatch Mrs. Claire McElvaine...........................................Avon Vera Mings Mrs. Carter Trumpy............................................. Avon Mary Schleich Mrs. Haskel Simmons.....................4663 Spalding Ave., Chicago Nina L. Teach—Teacher......................................................Pekin CLASS OF 1914 A. P. Zetterberg, Supt. Ruth Poiset- Mrs. James O’Donnell...........................................Avon Victor Schleich—Farmer......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1916- A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Flora Bell--Mrs. Charles Beaver....................719 W. Jefferson St., Macomb Lloyd Cross—Johnson Furnace Co....................................Bloomington Eula Kutchler Mrs. David Wingate............................................Avon Hollis Long—Teacher................................................... Galesburg Edwin Mummey—Mechanic................................................. Galesburg Haskel Simmons Electrical Engineer, Automatic Electric Co ...............Chicago CLASS OF 1916- A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Francis Chatterton Post Office Employee...............4801 Indiana Ave., Chicago Lucille Hollister- Mrs. Russel A’Hearn......................................Avon Claire McElvaine--Clerk ....................................................Avon Andrew Merrill—Poultry Business.............................................Avon Doren Rea—Teacher Junior High.....................................Marion, Ohio Edith Schleich—Mrs. E. H. Cheeseman...............3205 Campbell, Kansas City, Mo. Ray Wingate- Farmer................................................ Swan Creek Ethel Wooster -Teacher.........................................Winnecone, Wis. CLASS OF 1917—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Dorothy Carr—At Home........................................................Avon Robert Cutler—O. Crissey Sons Lumber Co...................................Avon A. Gertrude Ewing Mrs. R. Berg.............................................Aledo Gussie S. Griffith-Teacher.......................502t4 N. Fourth St., Springfield Elba Hyett—At Home........................................................Colusa Inez Jackson— Teacher ................................................. es ur Cecil King-Farmer ...................................................... -Avon C. Robey Merrill—Fruit Grower...................................Mulberry Grove Marcia Mummey—Mrs. Glenn Powell.............................................Avon Gladys Price—Mrs. Clarence Lincoln..........................................Avon Muriel Teach- Bookkeeper ..............................................Vi’. vV°n Edna Teach—Mrs. Bond...................................................Galesburg CLASS OF 1918—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Claire Bivens—Carpenter..................................106 st Galesburg Alonzo Crabill—Farmer ................................................'’ ’ •Avon Richmond Day—Kent Law School Student.....................................Chicago Kathleen Hollister—Nurse.................................Proctor Hospital, Peoria Cleona Moore—Mrs. John Masdon...............................................Avon Russel L. Myers—Lombard Student........................................Galesburg Phyllis Poiset—Mrs. W. Bloomer.........................................Davenport Albert Raymond—Clerk ..................................................Galesburg Ethel Strom-Teacher.................................231 Duffield Ave., Galesburg Ethel M. Woods Mrs. Rex Stevens............................................ Avon Fern Woods Mrs. Ralph Chatterton............................................Avon 55 ihr UUuimrrmm CLASS OF 1919 -C. C. Miller, Robert A. Stevens, Supts. Maude Cross—Mrs. Leo Mitchell...........................................Greenbush Fern Fennessy Boston University Student. .Suite 8, 103 Hemenway St., Boston, Mass. Wellington Rose—Columbia University Student.............New York City, N. Y. Fern Shaver—Teacher ....................................................Avon Leila Woods—Knox Student................................................Galesburg Estele Mings Mrs. Ivan Meadows......................................... Abingdon CLASS OF 1920 J. T. Reeve, Supt. Neva E. Bell—Teacher.........................................................Avon S. Sylvester Clayberg Lombard Student...................................Galesburg John Durie--Bookkeeper ......................................................Avon Audrey Frederick -Lombard Student.......................................Galesburg Edward W. Hatch—Crane College Student.....................................Chicago J. Theodore Schleich—Mechanic................................................Avon Carl Sundberg—Knox Student..............................................Galesburg Fern I. Wingate -Teacher.....................................................Avon Eugene E. Mark- Armour Institute Student..................................Chicago Alice A. Yeoman—Teacher......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1921—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Floyd Bivens ...........................................................Avon Pauline Neice—At Home.............................................St. Augustine Clifford Wall—Traveling Salesman for Fuller Brushes..........................Avon Francis Wise—Teacher ........................................................Avon Forrest Townsend Lombard Student........................................Ga'esburg Esther Young—Teacher ........................................................Avon Ruby Jennings—Teacher .......................................................Avon Charles Hubble—Farmer .......................................................Avon CLASS OF 1922—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Eileen Spurgeon—Brown’s Business College................................Galesburg Celeste Yeoman—Mrs. Calvin Whistler..........................................Avon Eula Botkin Normal, 111., University Student...............................Normal Nettie Mills Mrs. Claire Bivens.........................106 Lake St., Galesburg Vera Brandt At Home..........................................................Avon Doris Sundberg—Clerk ........................................................Avon Maude Yeoman—University of Chicago Stiudent...............................Chicago May Yeoman—University of Chicago Student..................................Chicago Edith Pool Brown’s Business College Student.............................Galesburg Raymond Drake—Farmer ........................................................Avon Sadie Kreps—Mrs. Jay Hendel..................................................Avon Rollin K. Douglass—Office Assistant..........................................Avon Florence Day—Mrs. Ed. Singleton..............................................Avon Verne C. Conway—Teacher......................................................Avon Edna Zuck—At Home............................................................Avon Howard Tatman Bookkeeper for Irwin Paper Co.............314 N. 8th St., Quincy Irene Spurgeon—Jacksonville Woman’s College Student..................Jacksonville (Ehr Boomerang tUir rinripala anit ararhrra OF THE AVON HIGH SCHOOL FROM 1888 TO THE PRESENT TIME John S. Campbell, 1888-1890 Retired..................................New Port, Pa. Homer L. Roberts, 1890-1896, deceased J. R. Rowland, 1896-1910 Instructor Brown’s Business College..............Galesburg Myra Head, 1896-98—Mrs. Bert West.......................................Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Mamie Parry, 1896-1900 Music Stiudio...................................Chicago G. B. Smith, 1898-1900 Physician...................................Los Angeles, Cal. Edward Lundgren, 1900-01—Feed and Supply Store............................Galesburg Glaze Strong, 1900-02—Instructor of Music, Galesburg Schools..............Galesburg Mrs. C. S. Crissey, 1901.......................................................Avon M. L. Carr, 1901-02 Research Dept., Safe Cabinet Co..................Marietta, Ohio Effie Fennessy, 1902-08, 1909-13, 1914-23......................................Avon Mrs. E. C. Couser, 1902-04................................................Knoxville Josephine Coolidge, 1902-03—Mrs. Seig..................................Larned, Kan. Maude Sheldon, 1903-05, 1906-07—Teacher.....................................Chicago Mrs. J. D. Root, 1904-08................................................Chillicothe Beulah Legere, 1905-06 Mrs. Roy Hughes..............................Bellville, Kan. Alice Willard, 1906 Instructor Pacific University................Forest Grove, Ore. Alfa White, 1907-08—Mrs. W. W. Wirtz.........................................DeKalb Donna Lockwood, 1908-10—Mrs. Oral Hatch, 1921-23...............................Avon Cecelia Chapin, 1908-09—Mrs. Fred Snedeker.........................Mason City, Iowa Reed Cutler, 1908-09—State Representative.................................Lewistown George L. Ross, 1909-10—Western Distributor for Torrington Sweeper Co. Denver, Col. T. W. Calahan, 1910—Insurance.............................................Galesburg Arvid P. Zetterberg, 1910-13—Sec. Indiana Rolling Mills............New Castle, Ind. Edith VanWinkle, 1910-12—Teacher...................................Seattle, Wash. Lillian Eitelgeorge, 1912-1913—Mrs. Hermon Larson.....................Roanoke, Va. Inez Goodsill, 1910-13, 1915-16—Mrs. B. P. Heubner....................Madison, Wis. A. E. Hubbard, 1913-18 Superintendent of Schools...................Wellington, 111. Edna Wood, 1913-14-Mrs. Ben W. Miller..........................Parkensburg. W. Va. Mildred Mabee, 1913-14—Mrs. Cuoite Hill...............................Orlando, Fla. Alice Felt, 1914-16- Mrs. M. W. Tyler...................................Minneapolis Ruth Barker, 1914-15 Secy, for Pres, of Chicago Women’s Athletic Club......Chicago Ella Sengenberg, 1914-16 Teacher...................................Indianapolis, Ind. Helen Mills, 1916-18—Mrs. Harold Hands..............................Milwaukee, Wis. Anna Kyle, 1916-20 Instructor Music. Anna Ross, 1916-2CL Mrs. C. W. Sayers.....................Watford, Ontario, Canada C. C. Miller, 1918-19—Presbyterian Minister......................Madisonville, Ky. Robert Stevens, 1919—Business Dept., W. Electric Co.........................Chicago Helen Biematzski, 1918-19—deceased Jerry Ham, 1919--Attorney.................................................Galesburg J. T. Reeve, 1919-23...........................................................Avon Gladys Vawter, 1919-20—Teacher...............................................Macomb Alice Lowrie, 1920-21..............................................Wyandotte, Mich. Otto W. Berg, 1920-23..........................................................Avon Helen M. Jackson, 1920-22 Illinois Normal University Student.................Normal Katherine G. Allen, 1920-23....................................................Avon Clara S. Tibbs, 1921-22—Mrs. Robert C. Johnston..............................Peoria Dorothy E. Rodman, 1921-22 Teacher....................................Shirley, 111. Mildred Pomeroy, 1922-23..................................................... Avon S. R. Huey, 1922-23............................................................Avon £hr Snnmrrattg SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day. Only half day of school. Many new faces. We all wonder who they are. 5 School starts in earnest. What studies do I take? 6 Gee, but it is hot. Mr. Burg makes his first appearance. 7 Mr. Huey calls a meeting for all those interested in base ball. A good turnout. 8 School starts at eight o’clock. One week of school gone. Still hot. 11 Weather cooler. No excuse for not having our lessons now. We try a new schedule today. 12 Base ball team prepares for a game with London Mills. 13 Mr. Burg makes second weekly visit today. 14 First orchestra practice. My, such noise! ! ! ! 15 The “Green Class” have learned the way to all the rooms and when to go to each. 16 Avon defeats London Mills in a hot, fast game. Score 27-3. 18 All seats are changed today. 21 It pays not to talk during music. Ask “Tick” Jennings and R. Bell. 22 Three weeks of school gone. Everyone settling down to work fine. 23 Avon beats London Mills again. 25 Mildred Raymond and her desk upset in the aisle. Pool returns both to their former position. 27 Everybody prepared for gym work, but Mr. Burg fails to appear. 28 The Seniors and Teachers enjoy a wiener roast in Lovewell’s pasture. ahr UumitFramj October 2 The base ball team hands a defeat to Fairview, Saturday. Score 22-8. 3 Charles appears in glasses. 4 Everyone looking blue. Monthly exams over. 5 Mr. Huey kept busy solving Algebra problems for the Freshies. 9 The base ball team beats Fairview again 20 to 4. Basket ball begins under the coaching of Mr. Huey. 10 Make plans for campaign to sell lyceum tickets. 11 Report cards come out. Look at the “Red” D’s. 12 Last day of school this week. Teachers attend meet at Galesburg. 16 School getting worse. Lecture by Rev. O’Harra of Galesburg the first thing this morning. 17 Mr. Reeve wakes Arbon from a peaceful slumber. 18 Physics class and a Senior meeting after school. 19 Miss Allen holds another party for the Ancient History class immediately after school. 20 Physics class meet after school. Officers are elected for the “Boomerang.’ 23 Boys hold secret meeting. Wonder why? 24 We have honor of listening to Congressman King, Reed Cutler and Senator Jewell. Raymond Bell is committed to solitary confinement by turnkey McElvaine, but is released by Mr. Reeve after a number of attempts to gain his freedom. 25 Girls’ wonderment is ceased as they receive invitations to the Hallowe’en party. 26 Everyone takes monthly tests and looks blue again. 27 Mr. Reeve let the seventh period class over run until 3:24. The Hallowe’en party given by the boys and girls is a great success. 30 Who curled Bill Carroll’s hair? 31 Hallowe’en. NOVEMBER 1 Wonder why everyone tried to sleep in school today. 3 Postmaster Simmons gives us a lecture on the principal laws of the Postal System. Our boys walk on Good Hope to the tune of 17 to 6. Everyone hands in “Good English” plays. 6 Everyone enjoys the first lyceum number, “The Jubilee Singers.” 8 All promotions in gym class are gladly and great fully accepted? ? Ask “Fullie.” 9 Report cards come out again. More red “D’s.” 10 Armistice day is celebrated by a program given by members of the High School. We defeat Ipava. 11 We defeat Lewistown by a 25 to 11 score. 13 Look out! “Good English Week.” The Freshmen scatter tags today. 14 Sophs have their turn at handing out tags. 15 Juniors are giving tags away today. 17 We defeat Bushnell. 20 Good English plays presented. Sophs take first place, Freshies get second. 22 Mr. Burg is sick no gym today. 23 Everybody takes exams. School dismissed at 3:00 o’clock today so teachers could go to Urbana to High School Conference. 24 No school today. 27 Third lyceum number presented. New curtains in rooms 7, 8 and 9. 29 We defeat Fairview. No more schoof this week. Who’s thankful? Huh? a hr Snamrratui DECEMBER 7 Miss Allen dismisses the Civics class at 3:50, but they go back again right after school. 8 “Safety First” is presented by the boys. 9 We are defeated by Lewistown, 30 to 28. 12 The Agriculture class spends the afternoon at Serven’s, judging horses. 14 Everyone stays to practice high school songs for tournament. 15 Rev. Carr gives short lecture on the requirements for a successful life. Sadie Kreps and Howard Tatman visit us. We are defeated in a fast game by Cuba. 16 We beat Knoxville. 18 A representative of the Curtis Publishing Company presents to us a good plan to secure a curtain for our stage. The school is divided into two different teams, the losers treating the winners. Miss Allen has a flood in her room. 19 Mr. Burg gets his dates mixed and comes today. 20 Spirits, fortune telling etc., is the prevailing spirit today. Ask any Senior. Maggies lead in the contest. 21 All kinds of monthly tests today. Maggies still lead. Edna Zuck and Eula Botkin are our visitors today. 23 Cuba wins tournament. Avon gets second. Christmas vacation. JANUARY 1 New Years. No school. 2 School again. No one has lessons today. New Years resolutions are made in American History. Maggies win contest 83 to 68. Who serves corned- beef and cabbage? Miss Allen presents basket ball team with box of candy. 3 Last number of lyceum course presented, “The Liberty Belles.” 4 Clarence introduces “Bell Bottoms.” 5 Bernadine sleeps through American History class unhindered. 8 Beware of snow balls. Everyone is reviewing. Raymond Bell pours a bottle of ink on the floor and then mops it up. Mr. Reeves holds a party for the Physics class after school. 9 More review. Another session of Physics at 4 P. M. More Red “D’s.” New schedule for last semester comes out. 10 Still reviewing. Who gets out of exams? 11 All morning classes take exams today. 12 The afternoon classes struggle through exams. The pick-up team defeats Ellisville. The firsts defeat Bushnell. 15 Exams over. New classes ’n everything. “Heck” comes to school all dec- orated up in a new pair of bell bottoms. 16 Miss Allen adopts new rule in classes for those reciting: “Stand vs. 5 per cent.” The Jiggs invite the Maggies to dine on Corned-Beef and Babbage in the gym Thursday evening. 17 Rev. Sailor gives a short talk and invites us all to take part in a drive to help the Armenians. Several boys excused from gym. 19 The first team defeats Abingdon. The seconds get beat by Abingdon. 22 Edith Reed returned to school today. The Prairie City basket ball team holds secret practice in the gym. 23 We have a new schedule this morning. HiHHI a hr iBitomrrattg M QQ HI QB HI SAFEGUARD YOUR SAVINGS SAFEGUARD YOUR SECURITIES SAFEGUARD YOUR VALUABLES TOMPKINS STATE BANK AVON, ILLINOIS Is as well equipped to take care of your business as any bank outside the larger cities. CAPITAL STOCK . . . $50,000.00 SURPLUS................. 50,000.00 UNDIVIDED PROFITS . . 14,237.98 9§9 5|jt? 9 9 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS F. W. Tompkins, President W. H. Clayberg, Vice President A. W. Ray, Cashier Florence Fennessy, Asst. Cashier C. C. Ray, Director F. C. Woods, Director G. E. Merrill, Director O. Darneille, Director sfc’ «4? “If you would be sure that you are beginning right, begin to save.” . —Theodore Roosevelt. Sbr UWuimrruni} THE UNIVERSAL CAR Ford Cars Fordson 'Praetors —AND— Lincoln Motor Cars LELAND-BUILT ?J? 9$? 9jfc? Come in and look them over 9 9 9 9 9 9 STANDARD MAKES OF TIRES BOTH CORDS AND PLAIN 9jj? ?jj? 9§? AVON MOTOR CO. FRED C. FARHNER, Proprietor WE SOLICIT YOUR REPAIR WORK ®hr Suomrratm 24 No one in charge of the study hall during the eighth period, so everyone has a good time. Ancient History class recites after school. Seniors have another meeting. ? ? ! ! ! 25 Our teams defeat both Good Hope and Prairie City. 26 We defeat Fairview. 29 Mr. McElvaine presents a large green lemon to Miss Pomeroy this noon. 30 The County nurse inspects us all today. The Juniors read over the first act of their play, “The Early Bird.” 31 Mr. Burg complains of a lame foot today. The Physical training class gives exhibition tonight. FEBRUARY 1 Everyone is reviewing for the monthly tests. 2 Spring in six weeks. The ground-hog didn’t see his shadow. It took five minutes overtime to decide whether Cuba should beat us or not. They did 28-20. The “Seconds” defeat Bushnell. 5 Some artist built rail-roads in Miss Pomeroy’s room this noon. Edna Zuck visits school this afternoon. 6 The Freshmen were excused from Algebra this morning but they recite af- ter school. The boys decide to buy a new mirror in order that they may look more beautiful before they come into the study hall. 9 Neice floods tlhe market with penny pencils. We beat Knoxville. 10 The “Thirds” down Ellisville. 12 The firsts defeat Abingdon but the seconds get beat by Abingdon. 13 Extra session of Physics after school. 14 Juniors have fine weather for their play practice snow, rain and mud. 15 The team goes to Macomb to atatend the tournament. We defeat Trivoli. Many are gone from school. 16 Many more gone from school. We defeat Bardolph. 17 We defeat Plymouth and Bluffs which gives us first place in class “B.” 19 The team presents the trophy to the school. Capt. Drake, Star forward. Pool and Star Guard, Hectorne gives speeches. 21 Mr. Burg fails to show up. 22 “Ernie” sings a solo for us this morning. 23 The squad defeats the alumni. MARCH 1 The team goes to Bushnell to the tournament. They defeat Dallas City. 2 We trounce all of our opponents and are headed to win the tournament. 3 That’s not bad is it? Yep, we go to Peoria. 5 A new student in school. 6 Another new student. Yes our school is growing. Shorty wins five dol- lars by doping out the Bushnell tournament. 7 Seats are changed again this morning. 8 Miss Allen keeps the Soph. Ancient History class five minutes overtime. The Juniors postpone their play on account of the Peoria tournament. 9 Everyone escorts the team to the train. The depot witnesses many songs and yells. Canton defeats us in the first game we play. Canton wins the tournament. 12 Miss Pomeroy issues a call for declamatory contestants. 15 Several Seniors go to Galesburg to take the teachers’ exams. 16 The Junior play, “The Early Bird.” is presented. ahr Snomrrattn AS THE SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES «8? «8? «8? THE friendships, the happy faces, the little incidents of school life—those memories will grow increasingly ten- der as the years roll by. And future success, with its attendant happiness, will depend —as in your school days—on right and congenial associations. A bank acount started early in life is a solid foundation upon which to develop into permanent structures the dream cas- tles of youth. This bank which takes a special interest in the young men and women of Avon—will welcome your account and will do everything possible to see that you secure good, sound counsel and helpful service in the BUILDING YEARS of your life. May GOOD FORTUNE be yours! vfl? sjj? THE BANK OF FRIENDLY SERVICE AVON STATE BANK AVON, ILLINOIS (Thr finnmrnmg mmammimmmm Smtinra Just eighteen Juniors in the class. And that’s a lad for every lass. Up and doing, our title clear, That we’ll bear when we go from here. Not what we were, but what we’ll be. In life and in eternity. In our studies we all excell, But in our deportment—Oh well! Our play was the very best And won for us, fame and success. Regarding how this class won out Ask all the teachers, when in doubt. So to the Class of ’24, I’ve paid a tribute o’er and o’er. FAITH TOWNSEND. Carter H. Trumpy Robt. F. Trumpy TRUMPY BROS. Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes Florsheim Shoes — Jane Jackson Corsets — Bradley Knitwear AVON, ILLINOIS ••QUALITY IS LONG REMEMBERED AFTER PRICE IS FORGOTTEN' £Thr Smmtrrang AVONDALE INN Ice Cream, Plate Lunches and Soda 21 Maud Bell is taking pictures of the cast. Arbon met with an accident in physical ed. 22 Everyone including “Mackie” is talking about the wreck at the viaduct. 23 The boys start a new style by wearing suspenders. The boys open up the marble season. 26 Miss Pomeroy is making dales wit.h the declamatory contestants. 27 Mr. Huey calls all men interested in track to his room. 28 Chicken pox and measles keep several out of school. 29 Track work progresses fine. 30 Miss Pomeroy thought Miss Allen was calling her. But Miss Allen was only talking to one of her students in a low (?) voice about Miss Pomeroy. 4 Look out! Everybody has a water gun. Yes they use them too. 5 Water fights still raging. Long range artillery appears on the field. Miss Pomeroy is busy today. Elbert starts a new fashion by wearing a red 9jj9 9 9 5jj|9 “ASK ’EM ABOUT US” GEO. BAKER, Proprietor AVON, ILLINOIS APRIL GILLETTE 9jj(9 9 9 9jj9 Goods, Shoes AVON, ILLINOIS 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 bandana handkerchief but Mr. Reeve intervenes. 6 Most of the girls are wearing new Spring dresses. Miss Allen sends Dale and Elbert to see Mr. Reeve for rolling marbles. Miss Pomeroy was somewhat surprised and dampened when she turned on the water by mistake in the laboratory. 9 The report cards were handed to us again %oday. Still get red “D’s.” 10 Senior play cast picked for the “Spell of the Image.” 11 Mr. Burg could not be here today. Many were disappointed. (?) 12 Several Seniors go to Galesburg to get pictures taken. 13 The photographer is here. No classes this afternoon. 14 The Junior-Senior party was a big success. 16 The state inspector visits us this afternoon. 18 The marble season is over and our attention is turned to ball. 20 A delegation from Lombard entertains us. We all resolve to attend Lom- bard next year. The preliminary vocal and declamatory contests are held to see who represents us at Lewistown. 25 Glenn took a nap while the girls were in gym class. 26 Several Seniors missing from play practice. 27 Baker comes to school sporting a pair of patent leather dancing oxfords. MAY 2 Mr. Burg comes. Boys don’t have to go to gym. BLISS Heating, Plumbing and Tinwork AVON, ILLINOIS Slip Snnmrrann m J, •■ x wmmmmm 4 Grades give operetta, “Twilight Alley.” 7 Seniors start taking examinations. 10 Mr. Burg gives annual exhibition. 11 Boys go to track meet at Lewistown. 12 Track team goes to Macomb to Invitation Track Meet. 15 Seniors have class play nearly learned. 17 Exams. 18 Exams. Seniors give their play, “The Spell of the Image,” to a full house. 19 Junior-Senior picnic. 20 Baccalaureate services at Universalist church. Sermon by Dr. E. S. Carr. 21 Commencement exercises Address by Dr. F. D. Adams of Elgin. 22 Annual alumni banquet. Miss Pomeroy, (in English IV): “Was that the second bell?” Anna: “It must not be, I hear Miss Allen talking yet.” Miss Pomeroy: “Oh, you can’t go by that.” 8? In Physical Geography class. Miss Fennessey: “If the earth is moving, why don’t we fall off? A Freshman: “We are going around so fast we don’t have time to.” ---FOOD--- The important problem, the housewife has to solve every day of the year SOLVE IT HERE Where you will find all the seasonable items for your table, at surprisingly low prices SUNDBERG’S PHONE 44 AVON, ILLINOIS OLIVER CRISSEY SONS BUILDING MATERIAL SELLING THE BEST OF VARIOUS BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Atlas Portland Cement :: “Century Brand’’ Cement Shingles American Wire Fencing :: Kellastone Stucco And a Large Line of Lumber AVON, ILLINOIS Miss Allen, (in Civics): “What does the county surveyor do?’ Anna: “Survey the land.” “What is the duty of the county sheriff?” Ernest: “Do the hanging.” sjjy 9J9 9J9 FOUND A package of yeast in the office! Do you suppose--------------? Residence of Dr. E. J. Olson, Bushnell, 111., built by W. E. BURRAGE, Contractor and Builder AVON, ILLINOIS ilhr Uoomrratui TTlKOtCTT TTKQPJT e Lat HrilO T- Y£ f STC'D O US Mtti9 e so rs TOUO BUNcrt KA y BUMS S rrs OOT r s KNOW i -3r K f£-K A G OotYH nor 07’oor A 10 SH IV0 ?KMMW AI NT yvs c-r cUir Snoturrann THE “NEW EDISON” RECREATES THE HU- MAN VOICE AND OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC WITH SUCH FIDELITY TO THE ORIGINAL THAT THE MOST SENSITIVE EARS ARE UN- ABLE TO DISTINGUISH ANY DIFFERENCE AVON TRANSFER CO. Moving and Transfer J. L. BABBITT. Manager PHONE 172 AVON, ILLINOIS Let Me Frame Your Pictures I HAVE A NEW LINE OF MOLDING I also do Upholstering, Repairing, Refinishing and Recaneing Will call for and deliver your work—Write or phone A. S. KING AVON, ILLINOIS Sbr ULuimrraim W. E. FULLERTON Blacksmithing Horseshoeing and Repair Work AVON. ILLINOIS 0rrlamation anil £ iugttui (Emitnit (Continued from page 29) “Jest Her Way” ...................................................... Aitke i Ernest Heston “The Little Irish Girl” ............................................... Lo' r William Carroll BOYS’ DECLAMATORY CONTEST “At Home to his Friends” ............................... Raymond Simmons Drafted .................................................. Eugene Bak r “A Soldier of the Empire” ................................. William Carroll Ole Mistis” ............................................. Klaus Nordgren GIRLS’ SINGING CONTEST “Sleep Little Baby of Mine” ...................................... Dennee Lucille Tatman “On Open Secret” .................................................. Woodman Bernice Mings “A Memory” ........................................................... Park Louise Mark “The Sweet O’ the Year” ........................................... Salter Olive Myers “Life’s Garden” ...................................................... Bond Bernadine Mings “A Birthday” ........................................................ Cowen Orel Day O’HERRON MOTOR SERVICE CO. AVON, ILLINOIS Battery Service Station Starting and Lighting Systems General Automobile Repair Work Ray and Exide Batteries tEhr Soomrrann W. A. CHATTERTON BREEDER OF BUFF ORPINGTONS AVON, ILLINOIS A question in Physiology test—“What is the larynx?” One of the answers:: “The larynx is a wild animal.” 9 ? 9 9 9 ? Miss Pomeroy (taking the roll in English II): Gallerd Asquith: “Raymond Bell isn’t here.” Raymond (from the other side of the room): “There’s just as much of me here as there is of Asquith.” DR. CLARA HUTSON Osteopathic Physician Specializing in Ear, Nose and Throat MERRILL BLDG. AVON, ILLINOIS FOR THE GRADUATE Diamonds, Watches, and Fine Jewelry Gifts that Last LAWRENCE BROS. GALESBURG, ILL. HILL ARCADE CTlir Umimrratm AVON BAKERY Home of Quality Bread Ralph King, Prop. Miss Allen: “These are the original thirteen colonies.” Eugene: “Those aren’t the ones I studied.” Miss Allen: “I’m not asking you, Eugene.” Eugene: “I know, but I’m telling you.” 9jJ? SjJ? 9§? Mr. Huey (in Agriculture class): “Tell about inoculating the soil.” Dale: “Get old alfalfa roots that have noodles on them.” 9jjt? 9 9§9 Mr. Reeve has coined a new word, “meltify,” used the first time in Physics class. 9 7 9 ? Wililam Carrol (while performing physics experiment): “Was that 69?” Mr. Reeve: “Yes, William.” William: “One more would be 70, wouldn’t it?” Lucille Tatman wrote a theme with the following title: “A Description of the Interior of Rotherwood Castle, also Cedric.” C. S. BRANDT Real Estate and Insurance AVON, ILLINOIS i,hr Unnmrrattn HHiiHHnajBHHHHIHi WHEN THINKING OF INSURANCE THINK OF THE AMERICAN Fire, Lightning and Tornado FRANK BOTTORFF AVON :: :: :: :: ILLINOIS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN K. R. CLUGSTEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AVON, ILLINOIS a hr iBimmrruiuj FRANK P. NESSEL Mr. Reeve (in Commercial Law): “If potatoes were delivered by mistake Do a person and he consumed them, what comeback would the grocer have?” Dale: “He would have to return the potatoes.” Ronald Hectorne said he never was good at getting dates. Louise didn’t seem to agree with him. «fr Miss Pomeroy asked this question in an English IV test: “Name one of Charles Lamb’s essays.” Garland wrote: “A Dissipation on Roast Pig.” Sjj? 9 9 9jjj? Miss Allen (in American Histoiy Class) :“Was Benedict Arnold killed?” Ernest: “No, badly hurt.” Protect Your Home and Property FOR INSURANCE DEALER IN GROCERIES HARDWARE Sjj? SjJ? AVON, ILLINOIS 9j|9 9 9 SEE— LILLIE AVON, ILLINOIS alii' Uummrranu abr Itaamrrang � yiyiini� ji D. M. LOCKWOOD INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS AVON, ILLINOIS 3Fnr thr ?iiyhnnuurfi It was a beautiful day in September The sun was shining bright. When twenty-two dignified Sophomores Came stepping into the light. THE SONG THEY SING The Seniors are haughty, The Freshmen are naughty, The Juniors are bold To treat us so cold. But what should we care We have nothing tt fear. At the end of semesters We’ll see who has tears. Old Soph’mores we are. Old Soph’mores we’ll be, ’Till the end of Eternity In old ’23. EARL CLAYTON Cement Contractor and Builder OREL DAY, ’25. PHONE 207 AVON, ILLINOIS Snamrrann ................................................. Overbaugh Implement Co. REPRESENTING International Harvester Co. Emerson-Brantingham Co. John Deere Plow Co. Hayes Pump and Planter Co. AVON. ILLINOIS E. W. BURCH THE SANITARY MARKET HOME KILLED MEATS AVON. ILLINOIS HARRISON TWENTY MAIN STREET PHOTORAPHER —FOR— THE BOOMERANG u,hr Snnmrraitg KNOWING THE CONCERN When one is ready YOU DEAL WITH to do business with another, the first thing he wants, is to know him. Most people know me,but they do not know the conditions which prevail today in the Poultry and Egg business. I have been buying poultry and eggs for some thirty years in a small way at first, but as changing condi- tions came along, it was a matter of increasing the business to carload capacity to meet the competition of larger packers. We now have more than 20,000 feet of floor space and a large force of help, and to keep our carloads moving promptly and our organiza- tion fullv employed, requires a constant stream of poultry and eggs coming in. Wont you help us make up the shipments? Don’t you think we have been of great help in working up the industry in this community? You can help us by selling us your poultry and eggs. Let’s work together. G. E. MERRILL AVON :: :: :: :: ILLINOIS HE CORNER CAFE . . . . C. B. Sanford RAISING A CHICKEN All things considered, from beginning to ending. Hatching and catching and rearing and tending. Chasing and killing and scalding and picking, There’s a great deal of work about raising a chicken. Watching the hen while she’s doing the hatching, Watching her, too, while she’s eating and scratching. Guarding against hawks and possums and rats, Driving off crows and dogs and cats; Ready all day to give something a lickin’ Tl ere's a great deal of work about raising a chicken. ijw jiij AVON, ILLINOIS ilhp Saomrrattg (Thr Smimrratui Miss Allen (to Ancient History class): “Are the slums of our modern cities better off than medieval towns were?” Arguments immediately arose among the pupils. Miss Allen: As a matter of fact, it is all guess work with us, as not many of us have visited the slum districts.” Raymond Bell: .“I don’t think many of us have visited a medieval town.” 9j|? 9§9 5jjt? “The pictures of the gills’ and boys’ gym classes will be taken together this afternoon. It will probably be of Indian clubs and dumb bells.” This an- nouncement was made by Mr. Reeve. 9jj? 9§9 William Carrol wrote in an English IV outline: “George Meredith's mother died before he was born.” 9 9 9 9 9jj9 Miss Allen, in American History: “Lynn, you may gather up the mapbooks, and Darwin.” 4? sfc Mr. Huey trying to explain in Algebra: “I’ll bet you multiplied wrong.” Rex: “I’ll bet I didn’t.” Kl The Gazette 1 4 Press_] The Gazette Printing Co. GLASFORD, ILLINOIS Printers and Publishers PUBLISHERS OF THE “BOOMERANG” iXhr Soomrrang liHUKOftHHi tmbarrafifiiuu fflnmruts The other day I was walking down the street, thinking of nothing in particular, as usual. I met a lady and she---spoke to me. Gee! but I felt foolish! —Douglas Spenser. One day when 1 was supposed to have the measles, but was riding around in my Ford coupe, having a good time, I met Mr. Reeve—-that was my most embarassing moment. —A. Gillette. When Miss Allen catches you with your books open. —All Students. When Mr. Reeve comes to you in the study hall and says: “Put your gum in the waste basket.” —Most Anyone. One day I went to American History class without studying my lesson, but that was nothing unusual, for I seldom study. Well, Miss Allen called on me first crack out of tihe box. I started out bluffing, as usual. I thought I had made a good recitation, so 1 decided I would quit by telling when the war closed. To my embarassrrent. I had the war closed before it started. —Eugene Wall. One day I was driving the truck along the country road, when I came to a young lady with a stalled car. 1 told her I could fix it, and I soon found that the trouble was under the engine. Well, the embarassing moment came when I found I was too large to get under it. Darwin Dallefeld. My most embarassing moment was when one of the Senior girls returned a book that she had borrowed, holding a letter up before my eyes, which was “to my shiek.” I had forgotten that I had left it in the book. —Orel Day. My most embarassing moment came one afternoon when I was with Ring- ling Bros, circus. I was in one of the most important side shows, and was being talked about outside as the smallest man in existence, and there were large advertisements everywhere describing me. There was a crowd of about five thousand outside to see me. After they had all seated themselves inside, the showman told them I had been captured in Africa and had been trained for many years. After he had finished a tall man got up in the audience and said: “I know him, that is Raymond Simmons. He used to live in my home town and go to school with me.” The crowd soon left and I found this man to be Harold Ramer. I have never liked him since. —Raymond Simmons. One day I was upstairs when the door bell rang. Mother answered the ring. I called out “Who’s there?” Mother answered that it was the baker boy. I was expecting Clarence Baker, so I yelled out “Tell him to wait a minute.” I hurried down stairs and to my embarassment I saw it was the delivery boy from the bakery. —Lucille Bell. My most embarassing moment came the other day when Glenn Neice and I were having a water fight with those small guns. I stood behind a door waiting for Glenn to enter. I heard someone coming and I prepared to make him swim. The most embarassing moment came when Mr. Reeve looked down the gun barrel at me. —Virginia Carr. aiir Uiiumtrraun MmmsmmMMmmmummmmmmm JFm Jhtfnrmatunt (On— How to chew sum, see Frank Arthurs. How to grow tall, see Harold Ramer. How to sleep in school, see Arthur Gillette. How to reduce, see Anna Gray. How to make love, see Louise Mark. How to be late to schol, see Jack Sundberg. How to pass, see the Seniors. How to vamp the boys, see Helen Stice and Lucille Bell. How to behave, see Dorothy Nessel. How to shoot decoy ducks, see Raymond Bell. How to play basket ball, see Ronald Hectorne. How to put on weight, see Darwin Dallefeld. How to talk politics, see Eugene Wall. How to dress, see Lucille Ross. How to get a new Ford coupe, see Kenneth Sailer. How to use stacomb, see Ernest Heston. How to write good limericks, see Raymond Bell and Orel Day. How to get red cheeks at once, see Douglas Spenser. How to ride a horse, see Hazel Anderson and Leoma Owens. How to show your scorn of a mere «jirl, see Charles Stevens. How to avoid siting still, see Virginia Carr. How to bring home the bacon, see The Team. How to look innocent when guilty, see Eugene Wall. How to argue about anything or nothing, see Klaus Nordgren. How to have a permanent wave, see Kenneth Sailer. dr ark dram Woods 220 low hurdles, javelin and the relay team. Mauvais—50 yard dash, pole vault, relay team and shot put. Myers—Discus throw, 100 yard dash and running broad jump. Drake 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash and the relay team. Hectorne running high jump and shot put. Schrodt 440 yard dash. Foster One half mile run. Nordgren One half mile run. Pool Running high jump and 220 low hurdles. On Saturday, April 28th, the track team went to Galesburg. The track meet' at Lewistown was held May 11th, 1923. The track meet at Macomb was held May 12th, 1923. alir Unnntrramj M ACHIEVEMENT The goal of every ambirious man and firm is tvpthed in the rapid growth of the John Oilier Enr ravine Company—the universal esteem in which their art and plates are held by the large national advertisers—and the enviable reputation foe prompt deliveries which they enjoy. 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