Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1927 volume:

Volume VII 3mm (CammDmM ©b Sd5o ■rss THE BOOMERANG ----------------------------- High School Board of Education Albert Sundberg. President Elbert H. Capps A. W. Ray, Secretary ictor H. Schleich M. L. Wingate i� S GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. E. E. Davis, President Lewis F. Lillie, Secretary Mrs. H. R. Crissev THE BOOMERANG ------------- 5 rzr • S:C THE HOOMERAXG ------------- •TV 'K 6 • r r r: ' gKa - 7 •• •• , :� .v , t ’ Vri .• .; 7 -fj y : r ' ' • •••■ ... . w- •’ •'• � • . •-■'■ 1 .’l. • ■ T V ' r ■- 1 v. ■. iUv'• • v- FACULTY THE BOOMERANG ------------- r L- J. T. REEVE Illinois State Normal University Western Illinois State Teachers'College University of Illinois Superintendent Physics, Geometry, Commercial Law EFFIE I). FENNESSY Illinois State Normal University Throop's Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Manual Arts [How use cloth breed a habit in a man!] THE BOOMERANG -------------- ALMA M. SCHEMER. B. El). Western Illinois State Teachers' College Illinois State Normal University Latin, English, Commercial Arithmetic ROBERT J. SIMPKINS. K. ED. Western Illinois State Teachers' College Science, Ancient History .« 4— IVirtue is bolrl and goodness never fearful.1 --------------------------3 • ; ------------------- THE BOOMERANG «-ssj------------------------------------- ) . MAUDE YOEMAN. I'H. B. University of Chicago English, Dramatics [He wears his faith hut as the fashion of his hat.] ' 10 • r?� -----N -‘ THE HOOMKRAXG ------------- OTTO W. BURG Berlin Gymnasium American Gymnastic Union University of Wisconsin HAZEL M. KEYS. B. El). Western Illinois State Teachers College Commercial Subjects « £ — [Everyone can master a grief but lie that has it.] ----------------11 • « -------------------- THE BOOMERANG ------------- ■r5v • s - [Comparisons are odorous.] -------‘ 12 • -------- ■ j-vV • S i,)r . i':' • ,« • -M Vir • I 1 • ✓ • • . ;• v r . ;v . - : • • V ? -•yvwfLV riPmBr ; •’. A N (jl � rir . :-v- . „ ;.v-‘ ;.:• ■. • :. ■'■••.■ • ■ •- LC — THE BOOMERANG ----r%V71---- WILBUR HENRY SMITH (jive him time, lie’ll get there. Boss School, '23; Platonion Society, '24, '25; ( lee Club, '27: “Tea Toper Tavern, '27; Track, '27, ju % MARTHA LOUISE CRISSEY A musician is ever welcome. Her music exalts each joy, allays each grief. Avon Public School, '25; Vice-President of Freshman class. '24; Declamatory contest, '24, '25; Platonion Society, '24, '25; Vocal contest, '211; Piano contest, '26; Treasurer of Sopho- more class, '25; President of Junior class, '2 ; Orchestra, '25, '26; (.lee Club, '24, '25, 25, '27; Professor Pepp, '26; Tea Toper Tavern, '27; “I.ass of Limerick Town,” '26; Carrie Comes to College,” '27: Editor-in-chief of Boomerang. CHRISTINE BELL If you can’t laugh, just giggle, one of my achievements. Sloev School, ’23: Emersonion Society, '24, '25; (ilee Club, '25. '27; Declamatory contest. '25, '26; Professor Pep| ,” '26; “Tea Toper Tavern,” '27: Assistant Business Manager of The Boomerang; Vice-President of Senior class, '27. f- CURT1S DEE SWANSON The presidential seat needs ingenious men like Washington, Lincoln, or me. Avon Public School, '23; Vocal contest, '24. '25. '26, '27; Emersonion Society, ’24, '25; thletic-editor of Boomerang; “I.ass of Lime- rick Town, '26; Tea Toper Tavern,” '27. -n ‘ • u- I He is well paid that is well satisfied.| ----------------) • 14 -------------- THE BOOMERANG -T5S ALBERT RELIEU BELL “Feu men work hard after they get old enough to know better.” Pleasant Ridge School. '23; Platonion Society. '24, '25; “Professor Pepp,” 26; “Tea Toper Tavern.” ’27; Vice-President of Junior class, '26; President of Senior class, ’27; Assistant editor of “The Boomerang.” FLORENCE CAROLINE DAVIS Precious articles are done up in small packages. Pleasant Ridge School, '23; Kmersonion Society, ’24. ’25; “Professor Pepp,” ’26; “Tea Toper Tavern,” '27: Carrie Comes to College,” '27: Glee Club, '27; Dramatic editor of “The Boomerang.” FORREST EDWARD CORBIN Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more. Olive School. '23; Kmersonion Society, '24. '25; Declamatory contest. ’27: Professor Pepp,” '26; Basket Rail. '26. '27: Captain of basket ball team, ’27. FLORENCE MANORA FOGARTY I sav it is as great to be a woman as to be a man. St. Augustine Public School, '23; Platonion Society, '24. ’25; “Professor Pepp,” '25: “Tea Toper Tavern,” '27: “Carrie Comes to College.” '27: Declamatory contest, '27: Glee Club, ‘25, '20: Society editor of “The Boom- erang.” [O, how full of briers is this working-day world. ----------------15 i5t(=——= •ns‘ THE BOOMERANG ----HvOth---- HENRY DANIEL O’HERRON “Pa, give me a penny, I want to be tough.” Avon Public School, 23; Declamatory contest, ‘24; Glee Club, ’24, 75; Emersonion Society, 74; “Professor Pcpp,” 76; Tennis, 75, 76, 77; Basket ball, 77; President of Sophomore class. 75 ; Advertising manager of “The Boomerang.” 4 HELEN NADENE KELLER A lady born, with notions of her own. Avon Public Schools, 73; Glee Club, 74. 75, 77; Declamatory, 74. 75; Platonion Society, 74, 75; Vice-President of the Soph- omore class, 75; Treasurer of the Junior class. 76; “Professor Pepp,” 76; “Tea Toper Tavern, 77; Assistant Advertising Manager of “The Boomerang,” 77. 4 EARNEST HOW ARD DAVIS My mind to me a kingdom is. Avon Public School, 73; Treasurer of Freshman class, 74; Emersonion Society, 74, 75; “Professor Pepp, 76; “Tea Toper Tavern,” 77; Basket ball, 76, 77; Track, 76. 77; Business Manager of “The Boomerang,” 27. (For courage mounteth with occasion.] -------------16 ------------------------- • su- THE BOOMERANG ------------- CECIL AVERV HUFFMAN A handful of conmion sense is worth a bushel of learning. Good Hope High School, '24. '25. 26; Polished Pebbles, 26; ’The Whole Town’s Talking, ’26; Literary, ’25. ’26; Avon High School, ’27; Tea Toper Tavern,” '17. ERMA CAROLYN BABBITT Her only fault is that she has none. Pleasant Ridge School, '23; Declamatory Contest, 25; Glee Club, ’25; Eniersonion Society, ’24, ’25; Professor Popp. 26; Tea Toper Tavern,” ’27; Calendar editor of The Boomerang.” EZRA LEE HUFFMAN A good fellow, sparing of his words. Good Hope High School, ’24. 2. ‘26; Literary. ’25, ‘26; “Close Shave,” 26; Student Council, '26; The Whole Town’s Talking,” ’26; Avon High School, ’27. [Truth hath a quiet breast.] r y 17 «AC ■r? ‘ fi • CI- TU K BOOMERANG -----r V71---- GEORGE HENRY STAGGS He has read much: he even lias red hair. Ross School, '19; Avon Public School, '23: Platonion Society, '24, '23: (dee Club, 24, '25, '26, '27: Vocal Contest, '24; Declamatory Contest, '24: Oration, '26: Professor Pepp. '26: “Lass of Limerick Town, '26: Carrie Comes to College, '27: Snapshot editor of “The Boomerang. MYRTLE BULL A Kiri so sweet in temper that the very stars shine soft upon her. Avon Public Schools. '23; Platonlan So- cictv, '24, '25; dec Club, 24, 25 27; Pro- fessor Pepp, '26: Tea Toper Tavern, '27: Declamatory Contest, '26. '27; Literary editor of “The Boomerang. b EDMOND HOLTEN VAX WINKLE If wit is the spice of life, “Van is well seasoned. Avon Public Schools, '23; Pkuonion So- ciety, '24, '25: Professor Peppj '26; Tea Toper Tavern, '27; Basket Balk '27; Track. '26, '27; Joke Editor of The Boomerang. [Give thy thoughts no tongue.] —----------18 «d—■------------------------- •d •'«if THE BOOMERANG -----1-------- ■n ‘ SENIOR CLASS W ILL We, the illustrious and enterprising mcnihers of the famous Class of 1927. do now draw up the following Will and Testament concerning the disposal of our attributes and possessions, to be distributed in the following manner: The all-around ability of the Seniors to the Juniors. I, Albert Bell, do will and bequeath my slow and deliberate manner to C'arvl Witter. I, Edmond Van Winkle, bequeath my genius as a comic artist to Ruth Speer. I, Florence Davis, do will my fondness (?) for history teachers to Ethyl Baughman. I, Forrest Corbin, bequeath my avoirdupois to Joe Griffith. I, Martha ( rissey, bequeath my desk, highly decorated with chewing gum, to Gertrude Mills. I. Howard Davis, bequeath my ability to remember dates (history and otherwise) to Opal Schrodt. I, ( hristine Bell, do will and bequeath my privilege of riding in Rea Walker's flivver to Mary E. Morse. I, Curtis Swanson, do will and bequeath my beautiful voice to Grace Beers. I, Henry O’Herron, bequeath my privilege of coming late to class to L'ritli Cotforth. I, Myrtle Bull, do will and bequeath my physics experiments to Arthur Rood. I, George Staggs, do will and bequeath my carrot-colored top to Russel Meachem. I, Helen Keller, bequeath my ability to write and transcribe shorthand notes to Allen Wall. I, Wilbur Smith, bequeath my habit of stuttering to Evelyn Niles, that she may speak more deliberately. I, Erma Babbitt, do will and bequeath all my stationery to Hank Day. I won't need it any more. I, Ezra Huffman, do will and bequeath my long winded arguments to Seth Merriman. I, Cecil Huffman, do will and bequeath my smile to Alberta Sundberg. 1, Florence Fogarty, will any excess powder and rouge to Marion Cox. FLORENCE FOGARTY. - ;n •'•SC [Lord, what fools these mortals be!] -----------� • 19 • C (---------- • y - thp: boomerang ------------- SKXIOR CLASS HISTORY One bright sunshiny morning in September, ldl5, seven six-year-olds, destined to he the class of ’27. journeyed to the little red school house. We were: hdmond an Winkle, Helen Keller. Howard Davis, Myrtle Bull, Henry O’Herron, Martha Crissey. an l Curtis Swanson. Under the supervision of Miss Mary Hites, we small hoys and «iris learned with amazing rapidity. The next two years found us in the second and third grades under the care of M i-- Horner. Here we spent our last days in the primary building. At the beginning of the fourth year, with great glee, we entered the Old High School Building, with Miss Seeker as our teacher, hut during this year it was decided that the old building was not safe for us, so we spent our tilth year of school in the basement of the Methodist church, while the new school building was being constructed. Here George Staggs, a country lad. joined our ranks. At last we were allowed to attend school in the new building. Miss Gussie Griffith carried us through our sixth grade work. Mr. Ericcson, the High School coach, taught us in the seventh grade. Many times we got out of school early because of a basketball trip. We certainly appreciated the fact that our teacher was a coach. At last promotion was granted us and we found ourselves under the management of Mrs. Baughman. Her untiring efforts won a place of respect in all our hearts. W hile in this grade, we produced a wonderful track team composed of both boys and girls. We won the Olive neighborhood track meet and brought home a glorious blue and white banner which now adorns the hall of Avon High School. Then comes the great moment of our lives—we entered High School! Here the ranks of Green Freshmen were swelled by students from surrounding schools. They were: Erma Babbitt, Florence Davis, Albert Bell, Christine Bell, W ilbur Smith, and Forrest Corbin. W'e soon became acquainted and learned the tricks of high school life. During our Sophomore year Florence Fogarty came from St. Augustine to be in our class. W’e had great fun watching the new Freshies, for they were just as green as we had been. Another year rolled by, and we prudent Juniors met the world. By this time we felt wise and learned. W’e gave, what we considered, the most wonderful Junior-Senior banquet ever held in Avon. W’e arc now Seniors, bold Seniors. It is with a feeling of mingled joy and regret that we leave old Avon High. GEORGE STAGGS. (The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.] • rg� � 20 • ---------------------------------- -re� THK KOOMERANG --------------- WHO’S WHO IN 1937 Erma Babbitt is at present conducting a beauty parlor in Barnes' Barber Shop. Christine Bell is now one of tbe most prominent women in society as a result of her recent marriage to the famed pugilist, Corbin. Myrtle Bull’s novel was recently selected by critics as America’s best one. At the time of press Martha Crissey is still successfully running her elaborate Style Shop on Broadway! She lias just decreed that bustles are the latest fashion. Forrest Corbin is at present the world’s (extra) heavy weight champion of the sawdust ring. Florence Davis is one of Broadway’s most popular manicurists, and to this time she has five shops. All are financially prosperous. Howard Davis, who now resides in Iowa, is the most prosperous bog-raiser in that state. Florence Fogarty is now the bead teacher in the English department of the Palmer Course of Authorship. Due to many requests, the Huffman Brothers, Ezra and Cecil, have their names in this year’s issue of “Who’s Who.” They are cross-country walkers of great endurance and have many medals to warrant their calibre. Helen Keller is now in New Y'ork as a teacher of Music and as a producer of musical revues. Clarence Baker, the great musical critic, says of her. “The Sensation of the Age.” Henry O’Herron may, at a word on the phone, bring to his service a flock of busses. He is at this time the largest transportation manager in the world. Recent news from Sweden has dispelled all doubts of the latest gossip. Curtis Swan- son is now a millionare cigar maker. A recent Radiogram from England states that Wilbur Smith won the world’s championship checker tournament held in London. George Staggs is one of Ringling Brother’s highest paid contortionists. The voice of Edmond Van Winkle, the world’s greatest comedian, was heard on the air, coming from the world’s largest broadcasting station located at Troy, Illinois. Albert Bell is now president of the Bachelor’s Association of America, whose duty it is to put members of the fairer sex in their proper place. EDMOND VAN WINKLE AND ALBERT BELL. | It is a wise father that knows his own child.] -------------------21 « (---------------------------- THE BOOMERANG ------------- HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES Still within our memory lingers Pictures of our High School days. Of our joys and greatest pleasures Lighted by the brightest rays Of a sun ne’er last in setting— Hope eternal of the soul; Pictures of our studious classmates Working and striving for the goal. There are those who shirk and dally; There are those who love to play; There are those who work with pleasure; And they do it day by day. Some there are who like their teachers. Some who think them just a bore; They know all that do the teachers And, they think, a great deal more. Oft’ they think of former school days. When each was a little tot. Of all the good old entertainments And the pieces they forgot. And the memories of their school days Are graven in old green and white. And they cherish many friendships That will all he strong and bright. Then remember, friends, remember. As we go in separate ways, That the future years will gladden Memories of our High School days. KZRA HUFFMAN. [All that glitters is not gold.] -------------------------------------rzs 22 --------- iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiimiiiHHUimiim iiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiimuiiiiiiiii CLASS OF 1927 THE JUNIOR — THE ROOMERANG Bottom Row—Mary Wilson, Louise Pattison, Evelyn Hendrix, Hilda Diketnan. Second Row—Marian Cox. Irene Duffield, Allen Wall, Georgia Keffer, Neita Ray. Third Row—Doris Main. Patricia Hollister, Opal Schrodt, Leola Capps. Top Row—Gerald Asquith, Gerald Sundberg, Edwin Day, Lester Damitz. i i 1 4 « COULD YOU IMAGINE Irene talking to the boys? Edwin keeping out of mischief? Georgia not laughing? Allen being a keen waiter? Patricia not primping? Gerald not blushing? Leota with her hair pinned back, and her nose not shining? Doris getting a red D? Louise not having her lessons? Lester being a sheik? Neita being short and fat? Evelyn not talking with the teachers? Gerald not being a basketball player? Hilda being tall? Opal not talking to the boys? Mary not talking to Ralph? Marion with powder or rouge on? OPAL SCHRODT. 11 am sure care’s an enemy to life.] -------------------24 ------------- THE BOOMERANG -ns Bottom Row—Alf Raymond, Kenneth Baker, Muriel Ague, Lachlan Crissey, Donald Hatch. Louis Palmer. Second Row—Juanita Sebree, Eula Buck. Doris Lemon, frith Cut forth. Catherine Gil- lett, Gertrude Mills. Third Row—Bert Alden, Lucille Swanson, Eileen Gray, Evelyn Niles, Lucy Shumaker, Edward Brown. Top Row—Arthur Rood, Harold Mitchell, Joe Griffith, Russell Meachum. Absent—Lionel Yeoman, Grace Potter, Ralph Davis, Harold Lindzey. £ I OCCUPATIONAL DIRECTORY. 1939 Ralph Davis ..................................................... Telegraph Operator Bert Alden ...................................................... Basketball Coach Russel Meachum ....................................... Captain of the Salvation Army Lucille Swanson ................................................. “True Story” Editor Mary Helen Morris ................................................. Beauty Doctor Juanita Sebree ................................................................... Toe Dancer Gertrude Mills ............................................................... Actress Alfred Raymond .................................................. Radio Star A. H. S. Evelyn Niles ............................................... Manager of Coney Island Lucy Shumaker ....................................................... Ballet Dancer Kenneth Baker ............................................ Traffic Cop in Saluda Catherine Gillett ............................................ Head of Nursery Joe Griffith ................................................ Successor to Valentino Eula Buck ............................................ Proprietress of a Delicatessen [Journeys end in lovers meetings.] ---------ns 26 --------- ■ns THE BOOMERANG ------------- re Lewis Palmer ............................................. “Love-Lorn Editor Harold Mitchell Butcher at Armour’s Donald Hatch ................................................................... Band Leader I.achlan Crissey .................................... Mathematic Teacher at Oxford Doris Lemon Dress Designer Muriel Ague Physical Training Instructor Lionel Yoeman ................................ Owner of Department Store, Peoria Arthur Rood ........................................ Producer of noiseless Dynamite Eileen Grey ................................................. Proprietress of a Cafe Urith Cutforth ................................................. Teacher of Music LUCY SHUMAKER I- b b SOPHOMORE SONG MEDLEYS Wait'll You See My Gal ............... Blue Skies ........................... “Sweet Georgia Brown (?)” .............. Five Feet Two. Eyes of Blue ........... Why Couldn't It be Poor Little Me? ... “At Peace With the World and You “Somebody Stole My Gal” ................ “Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake ......... I’m Sitting on Top of the World “Sleepy Time Gal” ...................... “There Ain't No Maybe in My Baby’s Eyes' “Because They All Love You” ............ Where's My Sweetie Hiding I Wonder Where My Baby is Tonight “Ukelele Lady ........................ When I First Met Mary” ................ “Thanks for the Buggy Ride “Ha, Ha. Me Too ....................... “Somewhere a Voice Is Calling What’ll I Do ......................... Drifting and Dreaming ................ “Baby Face ............................ “I’m Singing the Blues ................ ...... Arthur Rood .... Gertrude Mills ........ Bert Alden Eileen Gray Russel Meaclmm Catherine Gillett ......Alt Raymond Urith Cutforth Lachlan Crissey Lucy Shumaker Louis Palmer ... Donald Hatch ......... Jaunita S. Lionel Yeoman ...... Doris Lemon Mary Helen Morse Muriel Ague Lucille Swanson Kenneth Baker ..... Evelyn Niles Harold Mitchel ........ Joe Griffith Ralph Davis EL LA BUCK. | Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.] -----------------re • cc 27 ' T -re ! • $ • $ ' STUDENT ACTIVITY AMBITION Bert A. Studying hard To live on Wood St. Doris L. Flirting To grow up Lachlan C. Trying to find more excitement To be a chauffeur 3 Joe G. Playing marbles To run a Cafe r n Eula B. Combing her hair To look prettier i o Lucy S. Finding a way to go to a dance To have pretty hair p Donald H. Helping the editor of the “Boomerang” To be a second Caruso n Urith C. Talking to Hank O’Herron To be with Henry o Arthur R. Curling his hair To be a second Nurmi X 2 - Evelyn N. Saying “May I speak?” To join a circus M V t Russel M. Eating “Pig Chow” To get a free ride to Chicago C3 w M 5’ Eileen G. Skipping school To be with Jim oo Kenneth B. Building another boat To meet “Davy Jones” if � A ■?’ Gertrude M. Trying to work Geometry To make more recitations i Harold M. Stepping out with somebodyelse's girl To have more Fords X _ Mary Helen M. Getting good grades in English To be a Mrs. in Sainty V3 Lionel Y. Looking for someone who will he true To never get old s o —' ■w Catherine G. Lucky to get out of tests To be the daughter-in-law of M J c a contractor p Alfred R. Looking for more subjects to study To know more and more 3 Lucille S. Looking for a newer pal To be an old maid Muriel A. Walking to and from school To be a Geometry teacher Juanita S. Being quiet To be a Botany teacher Lewis P. Conducting the Avon-Sainty bus To be a second Tunney Edward B. Driving his Grandfather's Cadillac To kill more rattlesnakes i DONALD HATCH AND REA WALKER y FRESHMEN THE ROOMERANT , - ------------------------- Bottom Row—Lyle Keller, Billy Cox, Frederick Cutler, Vernon Hinntan, Ralph Coons, Clair Kreider, Summer Curtis, Max Risinger. Second Row—Bertha Coupland. Grace Beers, Mary O’Donnell. Kula Duftield, Marker} Asquith, Verl Clayton. Third Row—Francis Enlow, Ruth Speer, Alberta Sundberg, Ramona Leigh, Mary Wall, Helen Hatch, Carter Powell. Fourth Row—Newt McCoy, Mary Morse, Kthelin Ray, lone Spurgeon, Kthyl Baughman, Seth Merriman. Top Row—Louis Shuhart, Reynolds Hovell. Gail Stice, Raymond Ague, Harold Bull, Forrest Lincoln. Absent—Bernadine Spurgeon, Caryl Witter, Raymond Gray. Rea Walker, Gerald Myers, Chester Dikeman, Ross Jennings. U U u TO THE CLASSES The Freshmen are a haughty group. They like to work and play. Their only aim in life is To be Sophomores some flay. The Sophomores are bold and free. They like to skip a class. They help to make the basket ball team Of good old A. H. S. The Juniors are a mighty class. They are both young and fair. They look up to the Seniors With a lordly and knightly air. [I charge thee, fling away ambition.] ------------ 30 ------------ '■StJ- ■re THE BOOMERANG ----------------------------- The Seniors, O, hut they are grand! They have a right to he; Next year they'll travel 'round the world And see the country. RAYMOND GRAY i- i- FRESHMAN QUESTION BOX Where is the ton of Clay? Where is the historical Wall? Why is Seth a Merry-man? Where is the greatest Lee (Leigh) in the world? Who is the noted Rye-singer? What is raised on the Duf-field? Who owns the historical Morse chair? Why is Raymond Gray? Do you like Ray's of sunshine ? What knight fought with a Speer? What Berg is called Sund ? Have you swung on a Wind-gate? It Beer intoxicating? Does a Schu(shoe) have a hart? Who owns the land of Coup? To whom does the night-in-Gale sing? Is Newt 'Coy? Where is the Lincoln Forest ? Where does the Coon live in winter? Docs Hinman live in Mt. Vernon? Do you use Carter blue ink? Do you live in a Hovell? Have you read the book of Life of St. Clair: If you live on a farm do you raise Billy goats? Is Lyle genuine silk? Where do you spend your Stunners? Have you been to Frederick's burg? Why does the Marjority win? Does Raymond have the Ague? Is Harold Bull a herald angel? Is Mary O'Donnel a saint? [Truth hath a quiet breast.) --------- ? • 31 '-it-------- ■N5-� ■n ' THE BOOMERANG ----------------------i------------------ PARODY OK EIN'COE.VS GETTYSBURG ADDRESS One score and sixteen weeks ago the Freshman class came forth to the Avon High School to study, learn, and not he as green as Freshmen are said to be. Now we are engaged in a great educational struggle, testing whether or not the members of the class shall endure and become Spohomores. Now we are met on a great field of learning, and our time is engaged in attending classes, glee club, and other outside activities, and we are thankful for the help of our learned teachers. We believe it is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this and so become prepared for other duties when we leave school. Hut in a larger sense we understand that there are thousands of things that cannot he learned in high school. The struggling Freshman will no doubt meet tasks much harder than their present ones hut there is no doubt that they will conquer them. They are also trying to please the teachers alike so that they may win the good will of all. Others will little note or long remember how hard it is. It is those who are bravely enduring the red “DV and low “C's” who will obtain that cherished goal of “AY and “BY’ for which they fought so nobly. The worrying i rather for us who are greatly concerned about winning that desired goal for which we are striving. Therefore all highly resolved that they will do their best, and hope to graduate in 1930. VERNON H IN MAN. ir I. U FAVORITE SPEECHES OF THE FACULTY Mr. Reeve: “How much time did you put on your lesson today?” “You must get down and dig this out.” Miss Fennessey: “Let’s have study hall quiet now.” “I have in my possession—” Miss Schemel: “There is plenty of room in the waste-basket for your gum.” “Please concentrate for a full hour on your lesson tomorrow.” Mr. Webb: “Oh yes you can.” “Now get this—” Mr. Simpkins: “Just for convenience sake—” “Try reading your lesson tomorrow, it might be interesting.” Miss Yoeman : “Explain yourself.” “If you think so that's right.” Mrs. Hatch: “All right. I’ll do the talking now.” “People, people, be quiet!” Mr. Burg: “You old grannies! “Boys, behave now!” Miss Keys: “(jet ready for penmanship, 1. 2, 3— (Virtue is bold and goodness never fearful.) -----------------32 ----------------- ' 2U THIS HOOMKKANG ---------i--- LITERARY £ i T ROOSEVELT DAY I’KOdkAM In honor of Theodore Roosevelt's sixty-eighth birthday anniversary, October 27, 1926, the High School participated in a program on October 26. Original themes on Roosevelt's life were written anil read by members of the Junior t'lass. Song, America ....................................... Roosevelt's Boyhood .................................................. His Education ........................................................ The Soldier ........................................................... “The Father ........................................................... President”............................................................ “Last Years ........................................................... “His Death and Burial”................................................. Song, “Onward Christian Soldiers ...................................... “Rooscvelt by Carl Hagedon)........................................... “Sagamore ............................................................. Oath of Allegiance..................................................... (Lead by two Boy Scouts, Harold Bull and Yerl Clayton) Song “Star Spangled Banner”............................................ School Edwin Day Georgia Keffer Gerald Asquith Grace Potter Opal Schrodt Marian Cox Lcota Capps School Allen Wall Helen Keller School School GOOD SPEECH CLl'B The Good Speech Club, consisting of all the members of the Freshman Class, has been a very active organization throughout the year. At each of their bi-weekly meetings, they have given a program made up of numbers contributed by the members. ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM The A. H. S. students enjoyed a very instructive talk by the Rev. Stocking. Novem- ber 11, 1926. the ninth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. Music was furnished by the students. Song, Star Spangled Banner .....................................................School Song, “Keep the Home Fires Burning ............................................. School Invest the Best You Have .............................................. Rev. Stocking Song, Battle Hymn of the Republic ............................................. School Song, America the Beautiful ................................................. School [Neither a borrower nor a lender be.] • £( C5S-� 34 «Stt------------- -)3S� THE HOOMERANG ---------i---- GIRLS’ DECLAMATORY CONTESTS The girl’s eliminary declamatory contests were lu-ld on Monday, April 4 and Wednes- day, April 6. The four best pieces of each night were selected to compete in the final contest, Thursday, April 7. In the final contest Caryl Witter placed first, Patricia Hollister second and Gertrude Mills third. Winner of the first place represents us at Lewistown, second at Galesburg, Track Meets. FIRST ELIMINARY 1 “The Money Spider”. 2 “Anybody Want This Little Boy?”. 2 “Fear God and Take Your Own Part 4 “The Melting Pot”................... 5 “From a Far Country”............... () “Within the Law” 7 “Luck in Reverse”................. ()pal Schrodt Myrtle Bull Mary Wall Caryl Witter Fthyln Ray Florence Fogarty Grace Potter SECOND FL1 MINARY 1 “The Cross” ............. 2 “Skeezicks Elopes”....... 3 “The Finger of God”... 4 “The Commodore” 5 “The Soul of a Violin . 6 “The Little Mixers” 7 “The Lion and the Mouse' Doris Lemon Gertrude Mills Mary Morse Neita Ray Patricia Hollister Kathryn Gillett Mary O’Donnell FINAL CONTEST 1 “The Little Mixers”.............................. 2 “The Cross”....................................... 3 “The Money Spider”................................ 4 “Luck in Reverse”................................. Piano Solo, “The Swan”......................... Martha Crissey 5 “Skeezicks Elopes”................................ 6 “From a Far Country”............................. 7 “The Soul of a Violin”............................ 8 “The Melting Pot”....„............................ 9 Oration, “The Man They Cannot Forget Kathryn Gillett ....Doris Lemon Opal Schrodt ....(irace Potter ..C. Saint Saens ....Gertrude Mills Fthyln Ray Patricia Hollister Caryl Witter Georgia Keffer | Brevity is the soul of wit.] -------------35 ------ THE BOOMERANG ------------- MUSIC GLEE CLUB The Glee Club of 26 has an enrollment of sixty members, making it necessary to hold class in the Assembly. Under the direction of Mrs. Hatch they gave a successful presen- tation of the operetta “Carrie Comes to College.” ORCHESTRA This year’s orchestra has worked diligently under the supervision of Mrs. Hatch. Their field of action, however, has been somewhat supplanted by the “Eighth Grade Harmonica Band.” Orchestra numbers have been furnished for the Senior Class Play, and the Grade School Operetta. I By and by is easily said.) NN 36 ' J—=— -rzr THE BOOMERANG VOCAL AND DECLAMATORY CONTESTS The hoys’ and girls’ vocal and the hoys declamatory contests were held on Friday, pril 1. They were enjoyed by every one and the instructors, Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Over- haul, deserve a goodly share of the praise. In the girls’ vocal Leota Capps won first and Doris Lemon second. Donald Hatch and Max Kisingcr placed first and second respectively in the hoys’ vocal. Lachlan Cris- sev won first and Seth Merriman second in the hoys’ declamatory. Those winning first places represent us at the Lewistown County Track Meet, and those winning second are our representatives in the Galesburg Military Track Meet. BOY’S VOCAL 1 “That Wonderful Mother of Mine”.......................................Goodwin Lewis Palmer 2 “In the Garden of Tomorrow”............................................Deppen Rea Walker 2 “Ma Little Banjo”...................................................Dichmont Max Risinger 4 “The Lamplit Hour”......................................................Penn Curtis Swanson 5 “Out of the Deep”....................................................... Lohr Seth Merriman 6 “The Trumpeter”..........................................................Dix Donald Hatch BOYS’ DECLAMATORY 1 “The Valiant”.................................................Lachlan Crissey 2 “Grey Cloud”...........................................................Gerald Sundherg 3 “By Rule of Contrary”.........................................Forrest Corbin 4 “Pietro, the Alien”......................................................Seth Merriman GIRL’S VOCAL 1 Tiptoe” .............................................................. Carew Bernadine Spurgeon 2 “Sandman is Calling You” Roberts Ethyl Baughman 3 Be the Best of Whatever You Are ...................................... Wells Carol Witter 4 “Springtide” ......................................................... Becker Leota Capps 5 “Cradle Song” ....................................................... Vattnah Doris Lemon 6 “All for You .............................................. Bertrand Brown Urith Cut forth 7 “Coming Home” ...................................................... Willeby Alberta Sundherg [A dream itself is but a shadow.) ----------F5V 37 --------- THE BOOMERANG . -it-------------------------------------ri � PHYSICAL EDUCATION Spanish Dance, Opening of Paving Celebration High School Physical Training Class [There is nothing neither good or had, but thinking makes it so.] • 'it------------------------------------• 38 • i(---------------------------------li •ssc THE BOOMERANG ------------- PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education is a phase of school activity which has been woefully ignored in the recent past. In theory, we usually agreed that health was more important than a wealth of knowledge; in actual practice, however, we rarely followed this belief. But thanks to the present trcn I of thought, the bodily development is now being given a recognized place in the proper evolution of child life. Many years ago a great Roman phi osopher said that the greatest goal in human endeavor was to possess “a sound mind in a soun I body. And this today must he the ultimate goal of every phase of school life. We must promote every means that may help to make our boys and girls physically, menially, and morally fit now. that they may be better physically, mentally, and morally lit for their future duties as citizens. The goal of all education is a sound mind in a sound body. The goal of physical educati n is the promotion of health, strength, and efficiency by the establishment of a satisfying and intel.igent interest in active exercise. Properly directed, physical educa- tion perhaps more than any other factor counts for the development of such virtues as a social sense, including qualities such as subordination, self-sacrifice, co-operation, loyalty, initiative, leadership, sportsmanship, and respect for the rights of others. Leadership among pupils themselves must he encouraged, Games and athletics must be provided for all. in order that all may receive the benefits. The purpose of Physical Kducation is to develop athletics and not athletes: and the purpose of athletics is not to develop winning teams, hut to develop a sound mind in a sound body. OTTO W. BURG. |Man delights not me: no, nor woman neither.] THE BOOMERANG ------------- SOCIETY T ir h SENIOR PRILGRIMAGE TO SPRINGFIELD The members of the Senior Class planned a trip to Springfield on April 30. The object of this trip was to become acquainted with the surroundings of our State Capitol, and the home of our martyred president. Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Reeve and Mr. Webb accompanied us on this journey. Upon arriving in Springfield, we enjoyed our dinner at Strong’s Cafeteria. From here, we went to the Supreme Court Building and saw the deflerent court rooms. Then we went to the Centennial Building where we saw many interesting things. We entered the Capitol Building through a long tunnel which connects it with the Centennial Building. Here we saw the House of Representatives, and the Senate Chamber. Then we climbed to the top of the dome, from where we could see the entire city. After visiting Lincoln’s home, we went to his monument where a guide gave us the details of his life. On our way home, we stopped at Old Salem, where Lincoln had his store, and where he met Ann Rutledge. Old Salem is now a state park, and the old Lincoln landmarks have been reproduced. THE SENIOR PARTY On Hallowe’en eve, the Seniors were hosts at a party given in honor of the Juniors. The guests were admitted to the darkned Exchange Club Rooms, and were met by many of the weird objects to be found on Hallowe’en. Games and other forms of entertain- ment were enjoyed. After light refreshments, the guests departed, proclaiming the Seniors royal entertainers. BASKET BALL PARTY Misses Patricia Hollister, Georgia Kefler, and Neita Ray were hostesses at an April Fool party given in honor of the Basket Ball team, on March 31. The invitations told the guests the party was at Patricia’s home; but when they arrived, they found a large placard reading. “April Fool! The party is at Neita’s”. This was only a predecessor to a whole evening of jokes and fun. Afoer a three course dinner, seven tables of cards were arranged. Such games as Old Maid, Flinch, Auto-racing, and Authors, were played. A tiny basket ball in a huge cracker box was presented to Edmond Van Winkle in honor of his birthday. Chocolates filled with cotton, and a handkerchief pinned in the flood added to the fun. Upon leaving, a toy pencil was awarded to Martha Crissey, and a rattle to Mr. Simpkins for winning the most games. | Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.] ------------------------40 ------------------ ----rzs THE BOOMERANG ------------- JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held in the Exchange Club Room on the eve- ning of April 22. The room was cleverly decorated in the Senior class colors, orchid and white. Our places at the tables were marked by Japanses lanterns containing our pro- grams. Petite Japanese lady favors helped carry out the color effect. A three course dinner was served by Sohpomore girls: Baked Chicken Spring Salad Bavarian Cream Coffee Fruit Cocktail Wafers Creamed Potatoes Buttered Rolls Creamed Peas and Carrots in Timbles Angel Food Cake Nuts Doris Main successfully presided over tl S-peech Allen Wall E-ats ......................... Everybody X-onsense Helen Keller l-t Mr. Webb O-ratory Albert Bell R-Ouge ................... Forrest Corbin After the toasts, various games were enji the Juniors. program of toasts: C-omedy Edmond VanWinkle L-aughter ......... Christine Bell A-dvice ................ Erma Babbitt S-pice .................. Mr. Simpkins S-olo Leota Capps red by all. and the guests departed, cheering |The lady doth protest too much, methinks.) • --------------------------------r 41 t 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ' Z THE BOOMERANG -------------------- DRAMATICS C T ir “MOTHER GOOSE The lower grades are to be remembered for their Christmas entertainment, “Mother Goose.” which was given December 22, 1926 under the supervision of Mrs. Hatch. A mother (Patricia Hollister) and her small family (Harriet Newton, Krnest Stone, Stanley and Gwendolyn Young) were enjoying the comforts of the fireside when Hilly, the young son, returned from his work of selling holly wreaths. The mother, reminding the children that it was Christmas eve presented them with a gift, a Yictrola record, playing a Christmas Carol. While the children were engaged in looking over a Mother Goose book, they decided that Mother Goose’s children had been neglected by Santa Claus and invited them all to their home for Santa’s visit. Mother Goose cleverly impersonated by Georgia Keffer; Little Jack and Jill, by Arthur Hatch and Juanita Serven ; Little Miss Mullet, by Virginia Trumpy ; Boy Blue, by Kurt Young; Bo-Peep by Martin Foster; Mistress Mary by Dorothy Pucket. The Jolly old pieman. Hilly Gordon, and Simple Simon played by Rex Tatman, Jack Horner with his Christmas pie added a great deal to the comic part of the operetta. Harold Freeman, a postman with Giles Eathington as his messenger were the bearer of the good will messages. The upper grades successfully presented “Rings in the Sawdust” on April 29. 1927. The cast of characters were: Toby Dunn, a circus owner Harold Freeman Sally Squeezem, in love with Toby...........................................Myra Wall Alonzo Squeezem, Sally’s father Winston Crissey Mary belle Jaybird, a flashy widow......................................Lucretia Little Willie Jaybird, a spoiled son............................................. Maz Sanford Elize Slimmer, Marybelle Jaybird’s old maid sister Dorothy Puckett Inky Snow, colored helper in the circus................................... Giles Davis Kinky Moore. Irish helper................................................Merrill Lillie Choruses of Hottentots, Irish Colleens, Villagers and Helpers in the Circus [Assume a virtue if you have it not.] ---------FZS 42 ---------- ■W THE BOOMERANG ----- --------- -res “CARRIE COMES TO COLLEGE” The Glee Club presented “Carrie Conies to College on March 18, 1927. I lie plot: Hiram Good now's only son Spencer, after a brilliant start at college falls into evil ways. When his father is informed that his son’s creditors have threatened to take their hills to the faculty, a move that will cause Spencer’s immediate dismissal, he comes post haste to Beetax to straighten matters out. It is decided that Spencer's allowance must he stopped and that he he told he must work his way through school. I orky, a good nattired chap, agrees to play the part of good Samaritan, and loan Spencer enough money to take care of his pressing debts, the money being actually ad- vanced by Mr. Goodnow. Spencer, frightened because of the attitude of his creditors intends to leave college. He reconsiders, however, when Carrie. Ma Jenkins’ foster child, a lovable old fashioned girl, who is being put through by an unknown aunt, chides him for being a quitter. When Spencer learns that the whole thing is a plot he upbraids his friends and re- fuses to accept the loan. Carrie, having promised Spencer’s crediotrs that their hills would be taken care of pays them with her meager savings. Spencer’s real manhood now asserts itself, and he entirely redeems himself. He and I orky open an automobile service station and the income from this source permits Spencer to pay all his debts before commencement. Spencer has never forgiven Carrie and she leaves before the lawn fete Ma Jenkins is giving in honor of the graduating class. Bobby tells Spencer that Carrie had no part in the plot after he learns that Carrie has left. Much surprise is evidenced when Governor Thompson, the guest of the evening announces that his son Tommy, having fulfilled an agreement whereby he was to work his way through college unaided, earns ten thousand dollars. Spencer is forgiven by C arrie. Bobby and Tommy, who have quarreled all through the play decide to go on quarreling through life together, and so the story ends in the approved manner. Cast : Fred. A happy-go-lucky.................................................... Allen Wall Tommy, Serious and profound ........................ ...................Donald Hatch Spencer. The spoiled son of a rich man Curtis Swanson Porky, Fat and good-natured.............................. Seth Merriman Bobby. A spit fire .................................................... Martha Crissey Ma Jenkins, Keeper of the boarding-house and a mother to all Georgia Keflfer Carrie, Ma Jenkins’ foster child........................................ Leota Capps Madam Louise, The Beauty Doctor.................................... Patricia Hollister Hiram Goodnow. Spencer's father Lachlan Crissey Sol Rosenbaum, A tailor................................................. Max Risinger Izzie Rosenbaum. Sol’s son................... Richard Carr Governor Thompson. Governor of the State ................................. Edwin Day Chorus of Students, ( hinese Girls and Boys, Cupids, etc. [I must be cruel, only to be kind.] -------------1 43 ----------- THE BOOMERANG ------------- •TEA TOPER TAVERN” The Senior C lass presented “Tea Toper Tavern” on November 25, 1926, under the direction of Mrs. Suiulberg. Story of the play: Three young college graduates, Dixie, Rosamond, and Ann, determined to aid their college endowment fund, decided to open a tea room for the summer. Through the efforts of Brian Pierpont, an admirer of Rosamond, they secured a charming old home, property of Dallas Thorne. At the time the play opens, he is supposedly traveling abroad: and Gloria appears as a charming young widow. Dallas Thorne, regretting his assent to the plan of renting his home, suddenly re- turns from Europe, and mistaken by Dixie as a “hired man.” accepts the position, pleading that he needs outdoor exercise, less becomes sick and the house is soon placed under quarantine. An old friend of Miss Day is calling, and Gloria herself is waiting for a punctured automobile tire to be repaired. The two are not allowed to depart. On discovering Dallas, Gloria once more tries to ensnare him, but all of no use. She conveys to Dixie the fact that he is Dallas Thorne and that he is still in love with her (Gloria). As a result, he does not understand Dixies aloofness. Brian has voluntarily become a member of tin family; and Ann’s social service, unfortunate in its results, has brought her in touch with a young rector of the town. At a costume ball the house is set afire by some decorative lanterns: and in the midst of the excitement it is discovered that Dixie is in the library, which is cut off by flames. She is rescued by Dallas by means of a secret passage. The fire is soon extinguished. Gloria’s scheming is discovered; and, as a climax, it is announced that the maid had only a bad case of chicken pox. Cast: Marion Day. A Canny Chaperon........................ Rosamond Reid. Her niece, just out of college ...... Sally Lee Dixon, Dixie, from the sunny South Ann Annesley, A social service fiend................ Barry Reid, Rosamond’s freshman brother Harriet Annesley, Ann’s younger sister Tess, Ann’s portegee from the village............... Mike Ryan, A suceptible policeman................. Brian Pierpont. A brilliant young lawyer Reverend Archibald Perry, Pastor of the Village flock Dallas Thorne, Owner of the Tavern John Sedgwick, An old flame of Miss Day............. Gloria Sherwood Jerome. A fascinating widow Celeste, Gloria’s maid............................... ... Christine Bell Florence Fogarty Helen Keller Myrtle Bull Cecil Huffman Florence Davis Erma Babbitt Wilbur Smith .....Curtis Swanson Edmond Van Winkle Howard Davis ....Albert Bell Martha Crissey Erma Babbitt |Striving to do better, oft we mar what’s well.] ------------------------44 (------------------ THE BOOMERANG ------------------------------ “THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS” “The Mummy and the Mumps ’ was given on May 20. 1927 by the Junior C lass. They were coached by Miss Yeoman. I his three act comedy takes place at Ecnella, a girl s school, in a small town near Boston. Sir Hector Hsh. a well-known English archeologist, is expected to arrive at Ecnclla, I here seems to he a great deal of excitement concerning his arrival, for he has many un- usual traits, and is also bringing an Egyptian mummy. Miss La id law. the founder of the school, is very greatly disturbed by the love affair between her nephew. 11 liam Eaidlaw, and Dulcie Dumble, a student of Eenella, who is spending her vacation at henella for her parents have the mumps. Her jewels are also, mysteriously disappearing every night. brands Briscoe, a close friend of William Eaidlaw, impersonates Hector. While at I enella, he and Maude Mullen, an eastern girl, become close friends. Brisky imperson- ates Sir Hector rather cleverly, until Sir Hector gets the mumps. Sir Hectar and Anna Hampton, a western girl, seem to be friends. Sir Hector gets into trouble with Phoebe Bubc, a very clever newspaper reporter, because he has broken quarantine. Brisky also has a time dodging Phoebe, and Perkins the Sheriff, who tries to do his duty. Packer, who has three men’s work to do, but doesn’t do it. assists in the scrapes of all. Dulcie's missing jewels are found, Brisky is found to be Dulcie’s cousin. Sir Hector Eish recovers from the mumps, and is proved to be the real Sir Hector, the mummy is discovered, Maude and Brisky become engaged and also Anna and Sir Hector, and Dulcie and Bill. Thus ending the difficulties of all. Cast: Sir Hector Fish, Who impersonates the mummy Gerald Sundbcrg Francis Briscoe. Who impersonates Hector Gerald Asquith ilium Eaidlaw, ho helps as much as possible Edward Brown James Slammon ( Packer), who has three men’s work to do but doesn’t do it Lester Damitz Perkins the Sheriff, Who does his duty Edwin Day Anna Hampton, A western girl Doris Main Maude Mullen, An eastern girl Eouisc Pattison Dulcie Dumble. Rather beautiful but very dumb Irene Duflield Agatha Laidlaw, Founder of most exclusive school in New England Xeita Ray Phoebe Bube, Reporter on the staff of the “Daily Deliverance” Marian Cox SZA--- | Poor and content is rich and rich enough.) ---------------E5S 45 --------------- r? ' THE BOOMERANG ---- ------ ATHLETICS BASKET BALL The basket ball season of 1926-1927 in Avon High is one that will long be remembered. Although our hoys lost several games early in the schedule, they “came back” and more than made amends before the season ended. A percentage of 84 in a schedule with schools mostly larger than our own is a commendable record. The same “jinks” which followed us early in the schedule was with us in the first tournaments, hut was routed in the last ones. The classy Canton team defeated us in our second game of the County Tournament held at Avon January 8 and 9. In the Macomb Tournament we lost to Trivoli in our third game hut defeated Kirkwood for third place. In the Galesburg Tournament, the green and whites staged a “come hack” and, after eliminiting Abingdon, Knoxville, and Oneida, met Galesburg in the final and best game of the tournament. The climax of the season, however, was the tournament held at Lombard to determine the championship of the Little Fifteen Conference. By virtue of the fact that Avon was one of the four having won the largest percentage of games in the conference, it was invited to compete in the tournament with the other three. Through their classy team work and tight defense the hoys came through victors and brought home the champion- ship loving cup to add to the trophy collection of old Avon High. The success of the team is due in a very large measure to the one who so untiringly worked with them—Mr. Webb, the coach. Starting early in the season with mostly recruits lie developed one of the most successful quintets Avon High has ever produced. He has proved himself to he a most efficient basketball coach, and with his kind and unassuming manner has won the highest admiration and respect of his players. [Small to greater matters must give way.] -----------------• 46 -------------- THE BOOMERANG ------------- RECORD OF GAMES Avon 17 Kirkwood 11 Avon 28 Fairvicw 11 Avon 15 Bardolph 16 Avon 9 Canton 23 Avon 8 Academy 23 Avon 9 Monmouth 10 Avon 45 Kirkwood 21 Avon 31 Bushncll 21 Avon 23 Fairvicw 17 Avon 16 Bardolph 15 Avon 10 Abingdon 19 Avon 19 Bushnell 10 Avon 14 Academy 16 Avon 17 Macomb 7 Avon 10 Knoxville 9 Avon 13 Abingdon 9 Avon 15 Knoxville 6 Avon 24 Monmouth 10 Avon 16 Macomb 9 Total panics played 31 Total Raines won 22 Total Raines lost 9 Per cent COUNTY TOURNAMENT Avon 16 Lewistown 14 Avon 8 Canton 28 MACOMB TOURNAMENT Avon 20 Bardolph 14 Avon 24 Prairie City 11 Avon 12 Trivoli 19 Avon 17 Kirkwood 15 GALESBURG DIST. TOURNAMENT Avon 29 Abingdon 12 Avon 10 Knoxville 7 Avon 33 (hieida 20 Avon 22 Galesburg 30 LITTLE 15 TOURNEY Avon 24 Alpha 23 Avon 12 Alexis 10 SEASON S SCORE Avon 566 Opponents 466 RECORD OF SECOND TEAM GAMES Avon 11 Bardolph 21 Total games played .... 7 Avon 11 Bushnell 12 Total games lost 4 Avon 18 Abingdon 7 Total games won 3 Avon 18 Knoxville 4 Per cent .428 Avon 17 Bushnell 18 Avon 7 Bardolph 8 SEASON S SCORE Avon 17 Abingdon 13 Avon 99 Opponents 83 INTERCLASS TOURNAMENT The Interclass tournament was held under the supervision of Coach Webb. The Eighth Grade upset the dope by winning over tlie Sophomores. The most thrilling game of the tournament was that between Freshmen and Juniors. The Seniors won first place in this tournament by defeating the Freshmen in their final game. • ------------------ 11 have immortal longings in me.] ---------------47 • 0--------- rzr THE BOOMERANG ---— AVON vs. GALF'SBURG IN FINALS Alden, Corbin and Davis are Stars of Losers; Smith, Bellinger and Dick- erson Lead Hi In the hardest-fought championship bout of a district tournament in Gales- burg since 1020 the Gales- burg High cagers downed Avon High’s classy outfit Saturday night to win the district championship by a 30 to 22 score. Coach John Gillispie’s basketballers will represent the local district for the eighth consecutive season in the sectional games at Peoria next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It was a fitting struggle for a champion game and brought out two high class combinations. Without a doubt Avon would have given Galesburg more of a tussle had the officiating been of a dependable char- acter. But officials Crossley and Day were anything but lependable. They called some thing rightly and others wrongly and practically every coach who had a team in the tournament will say that they never saw such poor officiating for a dis- trict tournament. Hats Off to Davis Fortunately for Gales burg tjie scrappy little Davis of Avon was forced to leave the game on personal fouls. He and Allen were tlie life and fire of Coach Webb’s fighting quintet. Usually it was Davis who started the Avon offense and he was just as capable as the husky Corbin on defense. Although Davis did not receive mention by the officials in their all-tournament selec- tions there is not a tourna- ment fan who is not loud in their praise of Coach Webb’s doughty little defensive ace. Even though Alden, Corbin and Davis did play stellar roles for Avon, the classy offensive launched by Gillis- pie’s tossers, with Bellinger, Dickerson and Smith in starring parts, would have been well-nigh unstoppable. The lanky Bellinger, play- ing in the tournament like he had never played before in his life, was easily the outstanding man of the games. With Smith. Bellinger and Dickerson functioning in high style in the first quarter Galesburg took a commanding lead of 11 to 4 and it looked as if the Gillespie tossers were to he declared champions by an overwhelming score. But Avon’s sterling defense asserted itself in the second period and the locals were held to three points. During that stretch Avon counted seven points to pull up just three points behind Gales- burg at the half. The score then read Galesburg 14 to Avon 11. Avon Tic� Score Again in the third period Avon stepped to the front and by their play tied the score at 18 all as the gun marked the end of the quar- ter. Not until the fourth frame did Galesburg exhibit their first period offensive strength and then it was after Davis had been ruled out. The Gillespie athletes run up 12 points in the final to beat Avon to the tape. Galesburg fg (30) ft pf tl Bellinger, f 4 0 3 8 Dickerson, I i 3 1 1) 7 Smith, c 4 2 0 10 Olson, g 1 0 3 2 Mitchell, g 0 3 1) 3 Total 12 ( (t 30 Avon (22) fg ft Pt' IP Alden, f 4 3 0 11 O’Herron, f 0 0 0 0 Van Winkle, . c 0 0 3 0 Davis, g 1 1 4 3 Corbin, g 3 2 1 8 Asquith, f . 0 0 0 0 Coones, g 0 0 0 0 Total 8 6 8 22 Officials— Crossley a n d Day. Score by quarters Galesburg. 11 14 18 30 Avon, 4 11 18 22 ALL STAR TEAMS Fir� t Team Forward—Bellinger, Gales- burg. Forward—Alden, Avon. Center—Smith, Galesburg. (iuard—Mitchell, Galesburg. Guard—Corbin, Avon (Capt.) Second Team Forward—Richards, Wethers- field. Forward—G. Johnson, N. Windsor. Center—Van Winkle, Avon. (iuard—Rowe, Oneida. (iuard—Ostendorf, Alexis. —The Republican Register. • «XU-- [The time is out of joint | ------------ 48 --------- —F5V THE BOOMERANG ------------------------------ rs PIONEER DAYS OF AVON When the first settlers came to the place where Avon now stands, only broad rolling prairies greeted them. Traveling in 1835 was exceedingly difficult, since the pioneer was forced to drive over unbroken prairie, which in summer was thick and tall; in winter tangled and partly fallen. A French family by the name of Gallet was the first to settle in this vicinity. Gallet Creek, just east of Avon, was so named, because it flowed through much land owned by this man. The first people to settle in the present village, were Ira Woods and family. He bought for himself and brothers over a thousand acres of land in this township, paying «1 dollar twenty-five cents per acre. The purchase was made at the government land office in Quincy. In 1836, Asa Woods, twin brother of Ira. arrived with his family from New N ork, the journey over land requiring forty-two days. These brothers built their own long cabins, and the following year another brother. John, with his family and a cousin. Lawson Woods, came. Lawson built the first blacksmith shop on the property Miss Dustman now owns. Jonas Woods, another brother of Ira and Asa came with his family in 1838, and built the first hotel on the site now owned by Theresa Roy. At this time the village was rightly named Woodsville. In the summer of 1838, Mr. E. I). Malliard, a Frenchman, bought land m Woodsville. Stephen Tompkins constructed a building for a residence and also one in which he conducted a shoe shop. This same year he married Mary W’oods. daughter of Jonas, the first marriage in the village. I lie first school began in 1839, in a small building just south of where Mrs. Harry Babbit now lives, with Charles Davis as teacher. There was an attendance of about forty pupils, nearly all of whom were Woods. As the town grew, the need of a post-office was felt, and on application, it was found theit there was a post-office in Adams county by the same name, so ours was changed to Woodstock. Then in 1852. finding there was a larger town named Woodstock in Mc- Henry county, the Postmaster-general changed the name to Avon. Stephen Tompkins was the first postmaster and it is said there was so little mail at that time, he kept it in hi hat on the bench beside him. while he made shoes. The Methodist church was organized in 184b by a Rev. Ciiddings with a membership of six. hor eleven years they held their services in a school house on W’oods street. After the erection of the church edifice, the school board proposed to rent the building, offering as payment for the privilege, the money for the ceiling, seats, and stoves. So the first winter the building was used for school tin week days and a house of worship on the Sabbath. The first newspaper was called the “Woodstock Casket. It was edited by Mrs. Julis P. Tompkins. A portion from a May number of 1852 gives us an idea of their social life: “On the afternoon of May first, a number of us walked two and a half miles to the timber and spent a happy time gathering flowers, swinging, fishing, etc., and crowning Maggie McGowan (Mrs. Margaret Crissey) queen of the May.” The building of a railroad through the village, completed in 1855. was of much interest and help. It was the only one in the county at that time. Singing schools, literary societies, and dances were the social functions in the late forties and early fifties. The larger dances were held on the second floor in the house of Theresa Roy, with Ellisville and St. Augustine joining. If the house of Miss Roy could tell its share in the pioneer days, it would he most interesting. Beside serving as a com- munity center, the Public School history relates that about 1849. the school had outgrown its first building and until another could be built, the pupils were taught in part of this house. It was then owned by Mrs. Jonas W’oods. [Cowards die many times before their deaths.) -------------------49 --------------- THE BOOMERANG ———--------- Their singing schools were very popular, the school house being literally packed for these affairs. There was no musical instrument to help out. just a tuning fork. The first nielodian was owned by Mrs. Eloise Woods. Their literary societies held debates, gave plays, held lectures, etc., and on one occaion they secured for their lecturer, Thomas Goodspeed, who later became a professor in the University of Chicago. Through their efforts they realized enough money to buy a number of books. This became the first library in the village. It was located on the site of the home now occupied by Miss Grace Woods, with America Gill as librarian. The first sewing society was not run in the interest of any separate church or society as they are today, but has come down in history as having much civic pride. They held a fair in the upper room of Alexander McFarland’s blacksmith shop and made almost three hundred dollars with which they bought lumber for village sidewalks. The first cemetery was situated on the property Mrs. Emma Dixon owns, but in 1855, a committee purchased four acres where our present cemetery is located and the bodies from the old cemetery were removd to the new. The Masonic lodge has the honor of being the first fraternal organization in town. They were chartered in October, 1857. About this time Avon had increased in size until there were three general stores all doing a good business, namely. Stephen Tompkins Chandler Hollister, who were located on the site of the Young garage, R. W. Townsend who erected a store which he later converted into the Exchange Bank of Avon, and the general store of Mr. J. M. Churchill. There also came business houses and dwellings on the west side of the railroad, and a large store of Goodspeed Son occupied the site on which now stands the Patterson Livery Barn. In 1859 R. Bliss bought this store. This is a brief account of first things in Avon up to 18( 0. We have condensed it, from a history in the Saunders Public Library, prepared by the High School students in 1918. The volume is an interesting story of all the important growths in business and religious life and fraternal organizations. The school history relates the first effort towards our present high school standard began when a Professor Bates prepared a two year course above the eighth grade and graduated a class of thirteen in 1879. Namely, George Simmons, Willis Stevens, Grant Crissey, Emma Yoeman. Harry Townsend (deceased), Louise Yoeman, Nealy Crissey, Della Ross, Lulu Chatterton. Lou Woods, Lizzie McVeagh, Ella Adams, and Minnie Ransom. No further effort toward a standard high school was recorded until nine years later, when the class of 1888 graduated from a four year course. The names and addresses of this, and subsequent classes are found in the alumni section of the Boomerang . |(), that a man might know the end of this day’s business ere it come!) - re� 50 T_- THEBOOMERANG ———— SAMUEL GLENN HARKOD Among the graduates of whom Avon is proud, we find the name of Samuel Glenn Harrod, who has achieved most enviable success along educational lines. Mr. Harrod was horn on a farm near St. Augustine. Illinois, January 5. 1882. He attended the Avon High School during the superintendence of H. L. Roberts, and being possessed of unusual mental ability as well as a diligent student, he graduated at the age of fourteen, being the only member of the class of 18%. The following six years were spent at Hedding College, Abingdon, after which he taught a country school for one year. He received the degree A. B. from Eureka College in June, 1903, and attended the summer quarter at the University of Chicago in 1903, 1904, and 1906. The full year of 1907-08 was spent at the same institution from which he received his A. M. degree in June, 1908. He accepted the fellowship in Classics at Princeton in 1908-09 and received the Ph. I), degree from that University in June. 1909. Froiri 1903 to 1907, was Instructor in Classics at Eureka College, and has since that time held the chair of Latin Language and Literature. He has been Dean of the Faculty since 1923. His career cannot fail to be an inspiration to the High School grauate of today. Dr. Harrod was married June 22, 1911, to Miss Pruc A. Hedden of Tavlorville, Ill- inois. They have four children, Mary Eleanor, Samuel Glenn, Jr., Sarah Virginia, and Edith Marjory. — I The better part of valour is discretum. | 52 - • THK BOOMERANG -------------- -r� A. H. S. GRADUATES CLASS OF 1888—John Campbell, Supt. Maude Campbell— Mrs. Smiley Standard School Supply Co.. St. Louis. Mo. Myrrha Campbell—Mrs. Knight, Teacher Marysville, Pa. Ella M. Case—Mrs. Ed. Callet 1415 Washington St., Boise, Idaho Minnie Predmore—Mrs. C. S. Crissey ......................................... Avon Lena Woods—Mrs. Howard Rose Rio Hondo, Texas CLASS OF 1889— H. L. Roberts. Supt Charles L. Drake—Deceased. Ora B. Morey—Mrs. Muniford Wauchula, Fla. Frank C. Smith—Druggist St. Louis, Mo. CLASS OF 1891—H. L. Roberts, Supt. Nettie Poiset—Mrs. Harry Townsend, Teacher Avon Frank I). Rea—Wholesale Merchant 101 West Park Ave„ Aurora, 111. CLASS OF 1892—H. L. Roberts. Supt. Bertha Brinkerhoff—Mrs. A. Sundberg Avon (iiles Clayberg—Deceased. Minnie McElvain—Mrs. F. A. Neely. Strand Hotel, Chicago Louisa Poiset—Mrs. David Fahey Davenport, Iowa Cora Scanlan—Mrs. Austin Neville Route 4, Canton Lizzie Smith—Deceased. CLASS OF 1893—H. L. Roberts. Supt. Ellice Black—Teacher 370 N. Prairie St.. Galesburg Wilbur Harrod—Physician Avon Grace Woods—Bookkeeper, Tompkins State Bank Avon CLASS OF 1895—H. L. Roberts. Supt. Frederick G. Bonser—Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University ........ .......................................... 525 W. 120th St., New York, N. Y. Maurice L. Carr—Consulting Engineer Avon Edith C. Crissey—At Home Avon Florence Fennessy—Assistant Bank Cashier Avon Ida McQuie—Mrs. Harrison ........Manton. Michigan Mary E. Mummey—Mrs. Lutz 1168 S. Henderson St. Galesburg (i. Mahlon Predmore—Deceased. Nell O'Rea—Saleslady...................... 1424 3rd Ave., East Hutchinson, Kansas Etta I. Shinkel—Mrs. Lundgren—Deceased. CLASS OF 1896—H. L. Roberts, Supt. Glenn Harrod—Professor, Eureka College Eureka CLASS OF 1897—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ethel L. Hodson—Mrs. Wick 507 Fisher Ave., Peoria Alma Hodson—Mrs. Cheeseman ......................... 373 1st Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. Joseph N. Mauvais—Deputy Clerk of District Court Gooding, Idaho Ada E. Poole—Deceased. Ray Woods—Dentist............................... ...... Kansas, 111. CLASS OF 1898—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Fanny Churchill—Mrs. W. A. Lockwood 6711 E. End Ave., Chicago H. R. Crissey—Lumber Merchant ...................... .... Avon Lewis Durie—Farmer 611 24th Ave., N. E. Calgary. Canada Ewin Flake—Farmer ......... .................... ... Stronghurst Lester Hollister—Veterinarian Avon |Men of few words are the best men.] --------------- 53 ---------- THE BOOMERANG ------------- F.lla Nance—Mrs. VV. E. Mark............................................. Avon Charles C. Perry—Music Store Grand Island, Nebraska Frank Peterson—Employee, S. A. A. P. R. R.......706 Byone St., Houston, Texas Myrtle Powell—Mrs. Enking, Clerk District Court Gooding, Idaho Louis Randall—Eastern Salesman Representative, Ross Lumber Carrier Beloit, Wis. Rachel Rea—Teacher....................... 1323 2nd Ave., East Hutchinson, Kansas CLASS OF 1890—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Warren A. McElvain—Overseer Apt. 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. Hectorne—Mrs. Will King................................ Cameron, Mo. Henry C. Mauvais—Mechanic 1802J4 10th St., Moline, 111. Eftie C. Murphy—Mrs. Rodgers—Deceased. William A. Poole—Jeweler............ Box 570, Lake Worth, Fla. Inez McElvain—Mrs. M. R. Staggs......................................... Avon. CLASS OF 1901—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Jessie B. Armstrong—Mrs. DeLong 710 W. 1st St., McCook. Neb. Lloyd M. Crosswaite—Credit Mgr., Barker Bros 1506 Stratford Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Nellie Hodson—Mrs. Smith........................................ St. Augustine, 111. Pearl Predmore—Mrs. Carl Peterson......................1905 Chase Ave., Chicago Maude Predmore—Mrs. R. W. Harrod.................................................Avon Cora Perry—Mrs. Charles Hawk 408 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio Andrew W. Ray—Bank Cashier and Township Supervisor Avon Mary E. Rice—Stenographer Laramie, Wyoming M. Elmina Shinkel—At Home ................................................. Bardolph Mina E. Staggs—Mrs. Smyth Route 6, Yakima. Wash. Walter E. Yoentan—Mechanical Engraver 1490 Lincoln Ave., Chicago John C. Fowler—Transfer Box 619, Idaho Falls, Idaho CLASS OF 1902—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Margaret E. Blake—Mrs. Shelby Case Nellie C. Bliss—Mrs. Raymond Woodward—Deceased. Lela M. Brinkerhoff—Mrs. G. A. McFarland Shelby Case—Farmer.................................. Blanche A. McFarland—Mrs. R. D. Keffer M. Grace Poole—Mrs. Lee Carr........................ Hulda A. Sand—Mrs. Welsh...................... Edith Van Winkle—Teacher............................ Frank J. Wennstrom—Tailor........................... Lawrence G. Yoeman—Farmer..................... Route 1, Farmington ................Avon Route 1. Farmington Avon Bushnell Route 1, Monmouth ......Seattle, Wash. Gooding, Idaho ..........Avon . CLASS OF 1903—J. Fannie L. Carr—At Home............... Ethel Fennessy—Mrs. Stanley Manning Fairy H. Johnson—Mrs. Haines....... Agnes Lowrey—Mrs. Downard............ Louise Ross—Mrs. L. G. Yoeman........ Anna M. Shinkel—Mrs. Frederick Asquith Artie Spurgeon—Mrs. Frank Ryan Nora Spurgeon—Mrs. Giles Wingate..... Mahala Yoeman—Mrs. A. W. Ray Nina Yoeman—Mrs. Ray Holten.......... R. Rowland, Supt. ....................................Avon 23 Capitol St., Augusta, Maine 1144 Garfield Ave., Pasadena. Calif. Kirkwood ....................................Avon ................................Bardolph Route 1, Crookston, Minn. Route 2. Sciota ....................................Avon 4303 Lowell Ave., Chicago [Delays have dangerous ends.] --------54 -------- . 5 - THE BOOMERANG -------------- -rsv CLASS OF 1904—J. R. Rowland. Supt. Hortense Babbit—Teacher ................Huron, S. Dakota H. Emile Beagle—Plumber 540 S. Latimer St. Abingdon Zela J. Bliss—Mrs. L. E. Hallowcll ............................. Ventura, Calif. Burr B. Finley— George L. Ross—Fuel Dealer........................Charles St., Torrington, Conn. Gus S. Wennstrom—Tailor................................................Shoshone, Idaho CLASS OF 1905—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Anna Buck—Mrs. John Nordwall................................................Avon Reed F. Cutler—State Representative....................................Lewistown Alvin K. Gillctt—Dry Goods Merchant........................................ Avon Fred T. Jay—Salesman 405 Tower Bldg.. Chicago Ernest Poole—Deceased. J. Edward Simmons—Farmer....................................................Avon CLASS OF 1906—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Ehrnian W. Bliss................................................Seattle. Wash. Orel J. Hatch—Farmer........................................................Avon Earl L. Hodson—Employee Music Dept., Silver Brudette Co. ..............Chicago Clyde Holmes—Carpenter...............................................Santa Anna, Calif. Lewis F. Lillie—Insurance and Farmer........................................Avon Airie Link—Mrs. Blaine Staggs.............................................. Avon Bess H. Lockwood—Mrs. E. P. Hectorne. Donna M. Lockwood—Mrs. Orel Hatch—Supervisor of Music.......................Avon E. Lera McElvain—Mrs. W. W. Cox—Deceased. M. Katherine O’Donnell—Deceased. M. Grace Ray—Mrs. Ralph Kreider............................................ Avon Anna M. Ross—Mrs. C. W. Sawers ...............................Watford, Ontario Lester J. Ross—Secy., Torrington Sweeper Co....633 E. Main St.. Torrington. Conn. Roland M. Roland—Sales Mgr., Overland Co..Care Willys-Overland Inc., Toledo, Ohio Nellie Shinkle—Mrs. Allen Lincoln...........................................Avon Lester Staggs—Farmer........................................................Avon Mabel Stevens—Mrs. Walter B. Denny—Deceased. Estelle V. Tingley—Teacher Vermont Erwin Tompkins—Head Special Sales Dept., Swift Co......................Chicago Eula Tompkins—Mrs. Talent Brown .............. 633 Park St., Trinidad, Colorado Emma Wingate—Mrs. Robert Chambers..............................Hollywood. Calif. CLASS OF 1907—J. R. Rowland. Supt. Harold Bowton—Mechanic.......................................503 South Main St.. Abingdon Walter Hatch—Farmer.........................................................Avon Claire M ings—Farmer........................................................Avon Vera Powell—Mrs. J. Kutehler 113 E. 25th St., Chicago J. R. Rubart—Railway Mail Clerk 931 N. Menard Ave., Chicago Ernest Wennstrom—Piano Tuner .......... 1326 3-4 Constance St., Los Angeles, Calif. Florence Woods—At Home .....................................................Avon Chester Rubart—Farmer.......................................................Avon Mabel Woods—At Home.........................................................Avon CLASS OF 1908—J. R. Rowland, Supt. M. Eugene Carr—Mrs. A. K. Gillett......................................... Avon Nina Carr—Mrs. Carl Strayer Drink water, Saskatchewan, Can. Neva Kreps—Mrs. B. Schisler.................................................Avon Bertha Merrill—Mrs. L. F. Lillie Avon |Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind.] THE BOOMERANG • . Edna Staggs—Mrs. Edgar Asquith Zada Sullivan—Mrs. Harold Henry Hazel Walker—At Home Samuel Yoemaii—Farmer....... ...........................Avon 349 Monmouth Blvd., Galesburg ...........................Avon Florissant, Mo. Esther Wennstrom—Mrs. Coutre.......................................... Chicago CLASS OF 1909—J. R. Rowland, Supt. Klizabeth B. Bell—Mrs. Hoskins 2b4 Fulton Place, Canton Fred Effland—Farmer................................................ Ellisvillc Fred Fahrner Ford Co........................ ,V 75 Villa Terrance, San Diego. C alif. James Gillett—Avon Milling Co........................................... von Nellie Gillett—Mrs. Clyde Dufheld . Avon Pearl Holmes—Mrs. Glen Fast...............................................Avon Blanche Kutchler—Mrs Clair Mings Avon Lelah Mummey—Mrs. Rex Holgate 119.' $ Marietta St., Burlington. Iowa Parlin Peterson—Farmer................................................... von Rex Stevens—Clerk and Fruit Farmer........................................Avon Wayne Stevens—Instructor. Dartmouth College Graduate Club, Hanover, N. H. Ethel I. Walker—Hrs. C. L. Hayes........................................ Avon Heloy VVoows—Mechanic...............................74th South West St . Galesburg Lena Woods—At Home..................................................... V11|1 CLASS OF 1910—J. R. Rowland. Supt. Mary Ella Cutler Mrs. Hawkins 1415 Morton Ave., Louisville. Kentucky' Marie Fahrner—Mrs. Schewe......... Una E. Durie—At Home.................. Louis Schanlan—Railway Clerk Bessie Jewell—Teacher................. Anna Seeker—Teacher.................... Auddie Smith—Mrs. Ed Raymond—Librarian Gerda Teach—Mrs. Floyd Zuck............ Winnifred Tompkins—Mrs. J. L. Cooks.... Beulah Welsh—Mrs. Ross Smith........... CLASS OF 1911—J. R. Rowland, Supt. D. Royal Bliss—Plumber.................................................. Avon Marie Fennessey—Mrs. Walter Hatch.......................................Avon Grace Merrill—Mrs. Lewis Switzer irdrie. Alberta. Canada 2938 Saurel St., San Diego, C alif. ........................ Avon 3108 W. Jackson Blvd.. Chicago ...... Avon Avon ...........................Avon ........................ Avon 5419 University Ave., Chicago Avon Alta I. Rose—Mrs. W. P. Mullen....... Charlotte M. Simmons—Mrs. L. E. Olson Ethel Spurgeon—Telegraph Operator Lloyd Weaver— CLASS OF 1912—A. P. Zitterburg, Supt. Alice Bell—Nurse in Training....... Anna C. Carr—Mrs. Royal Bliss........... Naonia Carr—Mrs. D. E. Cotter................. Maurice Chatterton—Sign Painter............... Creel Frederick—Farmer........................ Robert Rubart—Preacher........................ Robert Stevens—Western Electric Co............ Ruth E. Woods—At Home............... Avon Avon Avon St. Luke's Hospital. Chicago Avon ...........................Avon Bushnell Avon ........................ Fiatt 195 Broadway, New York, N. Y. ..............................................Avon CLASS OF 1913—A. P. Zetterburg, Supt. Bernice Burrage—Mrs. Robert Trumpy........................................ Avon William Delaney—Salesman 1124 W. 2nd St., Grand Island. Nebraska I An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told.] • -‘Stc -CSV 56 '«t THE BOOMERANG ---------i---- Pearl Durie—Mrs. Creel Frederick.......................................... Avon Hazel Hatch—Mrs. Claire McElvam—Deceased. Vera Mings—Mrs. Carter Trunipy............................................ Avon Mary Schleich—Mrs. Haskel Simmons ...................3107 Argyle Ave., Chicago Nina L. Teach—Principal Pekin, 111. CLASS OF 1914—A. K. Hubbard, Supt. Ruth Poiset—Mrs. James O’Donnel Avon Victor Schleich—Farmer Avon CLASS OF 1915—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Flora Bell—Mrs. Beaver 719 W. Jefferson St., Macomb Lloyd Cross—American Foundry and Furnace Co. Bloomington Eula Kutchler—Mrs. David Wingate.......................................Avon Hollis Long—Mrs. Haley—Teacher Avon Edwin Mummy—Mechanic........................... 1473 N. Kellogg St. Galesburg Haskell Simmons—Electrical Engineer 3107 Argvle Ave., Chicago CLASS OF 1916—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Francis Chatterton—Post Office Employee . 1352 E. 64th St.. Chicago Lucille Hollister—Mrs. Russel O’Hearn—Teacher 314 N. Bloomington St., Streator Claire Me El vain—Farmer Avon Andrew Merrill—Poultry Business............................................Avon Doren Rea—Van Atta Hardware Co. 353 Windsor St.. Marion. Ohio Edith Schleich—Mrs. E. H. Chesseman Argo Ray Wingate—Farmer........................................................ Avon Ethel Wooster—Mrs. Alvin Abell Winnecome, Wis CLASS OF 1917—A. E. Hubbard. Supt. Dorothy Carr—At Home.......................................................Avon Robert Cutler—O. Crissey Sons Lumber Co. Avon Gertrude Ewing—Mrs. Rudolph Berg Aledo Gussie Griffith—Teacher ........................................... Springfield Inez Jackson—Mrs. N. D. Switzer Astoria Elba Hvett—At Home.......................................................Colusa Cecil King—Ass’t. Coach. Oregon Aggies...................... Cornvallis, Oregon Robey Merrill—Fruit Grower................................... R- F. D., Ramsey Marcia Mutnmcy—Mrs. Glen Powell Avon Gladys Price—Mrs. Clarence Lincoln 141 X. Kellog St., Galesburg Muriel Teach—Mrs. Charles Scheckler Ellisville Edna Teach—Mrs. O. Bond Galesburg CLASS OF 1918—A. E. Hubbard, Supt. Claire Bivens—Painter Avon Alonzo Crabill—Farmer Avon Richmond Day—Lawyer................................. 3979 Drexel Blvd.. Chicago Kathleen Hollister—Ass’t Supt., Kewanee Public Hospital Kewanee Cleona Moore—Mrs. John Masdcn Avon Russel Myers........................................................... Chicago Phyllis Poiset—Mrs. W. J. Bloomer Avon Albert Raymond—Radio Salesman—Employee, Hoben Bros. Galesburg Ethel Strom—Teacher 131 Duffield Ave., Galesburg Ethel M. Woods—Mrs. Rex Stevens von Fern Woods—Mrs. Ralph Chatterton.......................................... Avon CLASS OF 1919—C. C. Miller. Robt. A. Stevens, Supts. Maude Cross—Mrs. Leo Mitchell Greenbush (Smooth runs the water where the brook i deep..] ------------------- 57 ---------------- THE BOOMERANG -------------- -r� ............................Avon .................. Monroe Center 500 VV. 143rd St.. New York, N. Y. ..................... Swan Creek ....................... Abingdon Fern Fennessy—Bank Employee............... Leila Woods—Teacher....................... Wellington R. Rose—Journalist............. Fern Shaver—Mrs. Roy Strickler........................ Estclla Mings—Mrs. Ivan Meadow’s........................ CLASS OF 1920—J. T. Reeve. Supt. Neva E. Bell—Teacher.............................................................Avon Sylvester Clayberg—Student, University of Washington ... 2113 47th St., Seattle, Wash. John Durie—Farmer................................................................Avon Audrey Frederick—Teacher............................................... Monroe Center Edward W. Hatch—Student, University of Illinois.............................Champaign Theodore Sehleich—Iowa Power and Light Co.........730 E. 6th St., Davfcnport, Iowa Fern Wingate—Mrs. Clarence Watt..................................Los Angeles, Calif. Eugene F'. Mark—Traffic Engineer, Bell Telephone Co.... 5022 Winthrop Ave., Chicago Alice Yoeman—Teacher.........................................................Bushnell Carl Sundberg—Sundberg Grocery Store.............................................Avon CLASS OF 1921—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Floyd Bivens—Mechanic............................................................Avon Pauline Neice—Teacher.......................................................Galesburg Forrest Townsend—Cadet, U. S. Military Academy...............West Point, N. Y. Esther Young—Teacher.............................................................Avon Ruby Jennings—Teacher............................................................Avon Charles Hubble—Farmer............................................................Avon Clifford Wall—Student, U. S. Navy....................................Great Lakes, III. Francis Wise—Teacher.............................................................Avon CLASS OF 1922—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Eilene Spurgeon—Stenographer 405 Remington St.. Fort Collins. Colo. Celeste Yoeman—Mrs. Calvin Whistler.........................................Greenbush Eula Botkin—Teacher..............................................................Avon Nettie Mills—Mrs. Claire Bivens..................................................Avon Vera Brandt—Dentist Ass’t........................................................Avon Doris Sundberg—M rs. F. A. Spurgeon............................................. Avon May Yoeman—Fellow, Merrill-Palmer School..............................Detroit, Mich. Maude Yoeman—Teacher........................................................... Avon Edith Pool—Mrs. Wesley Fleeharty..................032 Lord St.. Osage City. Kan. Raymond Drake.............................................................. Galesburg Sadie Kreps—Mrs. Jay Hendel......................................................Avon Rollin K. Douglas—Employee, Avon Oil Co..........................................Avon Florence Day—Mrs. J. E. Singleton................................................Avon Verne C. Conway—Student,Western 111. State College Macomb Edna Zuck—Mrs. Paul Jones........................................................Avon Howard Tatman—Salesman, Capitol Paper Co..................................Springfield Irene Spurgeon—Student, Art Institute.........................................Chicago Lester Woods—Farmer............................................................. Avon CLASS OF 1923—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Ernest Heston—State Loan Co..............................722 E. North St.. Galesburg Lucille Bell—Clerk, Trumpy Bros................................................. Avon Arthur Gillett—Farmer........................................................... Avon Maude Bell—Student, Western III. State Teachers College Macomb Garland Drake—Mechanic....................................6025 Prairie Ave., Chicago Eugene Wall—Painter............................................................. Avon | Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.) W 58 •■S54----------------------------------- THE BOOMERANG -----'KV -1---- -rts‘ Anna Gray—Ass't. I)r. George Malley Galesburg William Carroll—Telegraph Operator.............................................. Avon Dorothy Nessel—At Home.......................................................... Avon Kenneth Sailor—Farmer .......................................................... Avon Ruth Merrick—Post Office Employee................................................Avon Lynn Davis—Service Dept. Grayhas Electric Co................................Davenport Flora McCoy—Mrs. A. Thompson................................................. Oquawka Darwin Dallefiehl—Employee C. B. Q. Galesburg William Corbin—Teacher..............................................................!.Avon Bernadine Mings—At Home......................................................... Avon Arhon FTillerton—Caster..................................................... Abingdon CLASS OF 1924—J. T. Reeve. Supt. Ronald L. Hectorne—Student. University of Ohio Columbus. Ohio Faith Townsend—Student. Lombard College Galesburg Glen Neice—Telegraph Operator...........................................St. Augustine Eunice Hollister—Mrs. Ernest Heston 722 E. North St., Galesburg Fern Jennings—Telephone Operator.......................................... Galesburg Clarence Baker—Employee J. C. Penny Co..................................... Kewanee Eula Nance—Employee, Avon State Bank Avon Dale Teach—Student. University of Illinois ... Champaign Charles Stevens—Student, Knox College...................................... Galesburg Edith Reed—Deceased. Leroy Woods—Mgr. Stock Dept., Young Motor Co Avon Corrine Yoeman—Teacher...... Avon Lloyd Pool—Student, Knox College.......................................... Galesburg CLASS OF 1925—J. T. Reeve. Supt. Delores Conkey—Teacher...........................................................Avon Raymond Bell—Student, University of Illinois............................... Champaign Jack R. Sundberg—Student, University of Illinois............................Champaign Eugene Baker—Student, University of Illinois Champaign Leroy Griffith—Deceased. Donovan Myers—Carpenter..........................................................Avon Irene Mitchell—Mrs. Tom Bivens................................................. Avon Beatrice Anderson—Nurse, Galesburg Cottage Hospital Galesburg Bernice Mings—Mrs. Glen Alden Avon Lucile Ross—At Home..............................................................Avon Ercell J. Serven—Training School Rantoole Ada Swanson—Mrs. Garland Drake 6025 Prairie Ave., Chicago Beatrice Speaker 12 Trombridge Hall, Defiance, Ohio Doris Hollister—Student, Brown Business College Galesburg Kenneth Schrodt—Farmer Avon Raymond Pattison—Farmer......................................................... Avon John R. Wall—Employee, Hollister Office. Avon Clara E. Hutson—Docter of Osteopathy Avon CLASS OF 1926—J. T. Reeve, Supt. Vernon Rainer—Employee, Avon State Bank Avon Helen Stice—Mrs. Smith.....................................................Youngstown Willis Mutnmey—Employee, O’Herron Motor Co Avon Millard Raymond 222 Holton St., Galesburg Elbert Capps—Student, University of Illinois Champaign Cleta Bell—At Home ..............................................................Avon •CC (Life is as tedious as a twice told tale.] -------------) • 59 • C I------------ ■re THE BOOMERANG . S I------------------------------------------------------------------- ) V ■ Raymond Simmons—Farmer...................................................Avon Klizabeth Johnson—Student, Mary Baldwin Seminary Staunton, a. Lucille Cox—Student, Western 111. State Teachers College Macomb Corliss Powell—Employee, C. L. Hayes Office..............................Avon Lucille Tatman—Student, Lombard College............................ Galesburg Christine Mings Telford................................................. Avon Arthur Griffith—Painter..................................................Avon Virginia Carr—At Home................................................... Avon Lucy Davis—Student, Lombard College........ ...................... Galesburg Marie McFarland—Student, Western 111. State College................... Macomb Harold Ramer—Employee, Clugstons Furniture Co............................Avon Olive Myers—Mrs. William Delahunt........................ Box 186, Martin, Tenn. Louise Wiegert—Student, Browns Business College.................... Galesburg Doris Serven—Student. Browns Business College Galesburg - Kenneth Alden—Employee, C. L. Hayes Office................................Avon Bernice Rood—At Home.................................................... Avon Roberta Nesse!—At Home...................................................Avon Leroy Mark—Student. University of Washington.....................Seattle, Wash. The Principals and Teachers John S. Campbell, 1888-90—Deceased. Homer L. Roberts, 1890-%—Deceased. J. R. Rowland, 1896-1910—Instructor Browns Business College................. Galesburg Myra Head, 1896-98—Mrs. Bert West............................................ Chicago Mrs. Maine B. Perry, 1896-1900—Music Studio....................................Chicago G. B. Smith, 1898-1900—Physician..................................Los Angeles, Calif. Edward Lundgren, 1900-01—Feed and Supply Store.............................. Galesburg Glaze Strong, 1900-02—Instructor of Music, Galesburg Public Schools ..Galesburg Mrs. C. S. Crissey, 1901......................................................... Avon M. L. Carr, 1901-02—Consulting Engineer. Avon Effie D. Fennessy, 1902-08, 1909-13, 1914-27.................................... Avon M rs. r. t . GMiser, 1902 IN Ch Josephine Coolidge, 1902-03—Mrs. Seig Earned, Kan. Maude Sheldon. 1903-05, 1906-07—Teacher....................................... Chicago Mrs. J. I). Root, 1904-08 BellvilSe, Kan. Beulah Legere, 1905-06— Mrs. Roy Hughes............................. Bellville, Kan. Alice Willard, 1906—Instructor Pacific University............... Forrest Grove, Ore. Alpha White, 1907—Mrs. W. W. Wirtz............................................. DeKalh Donna Lockwood, 1908-10—Mrs. Donna Hatch, 1921-27................................ Avon Ceclia Chapin. 1908-09—Mrs. Fred Snedaker.......................................Canton Reed Cutler, 1908-09—State Representative.................................. Lewistown George L. Ross. 1909-10—Mgr. Torrington Fuel Co.................... Torrington, Conn. T. W. Calahan, 1910—Insurance........................................ Rochester, N. Y. Arvid P. Zetterbcrg, 1910-13—Sec. Indiana Rolling Mills Box 409 New Castle. Ind. Edith VanWinkle, 1910-12—Teacher.................................... Seattle. Wash. Lillian Eitelgeorge, 1912-13—Mrs. Herman Larson ....................... Roanoke, Va. Inez Goodsill, 1910-13, 1915-16—Mrs. B. F. Heubner Ripon, Wis. A. E. Hubbard, 1913-18—Supt. of Schools ..........................................Cuba Edna Wood, 1913-14—Mrs. Ben W. Miller Parkcnsburg, W. Va. Mildred Mabee, 1913-14—Mrs. Cuoite Hill Orlando, Fla. !There’s small choice in rotten apples.] -------------60 ----------------------- THE BOOMERANG ----- (-------- CLASS OF 1903 Front Row—Nina Yoeman. Anna Shinkle, Mahala Yoeman, Nora Spurgeon. Back Row—Fairy Johnson, Louise Ross, Ethel Fennessy, Fannie Carr, Artie Spurgeon, Agnes Lowrey. Alice Feft, 1914-10—Mrs. M. W. Taylor Ruth Barber, 1914-15—Opera Singer. Ella Sengenherger, 1914-16—Teacher Helen Mills. 1916-18— Mrs. Harold Hand Anna Kyle. 1916-20—County Music Supervisor Anna Ross. 1916-20—Mrs. C. W. Sawers C. C. Miller. 1918-19—Deceased. Robert Stevens, 1919—Western Electric Co... Helen Biernatzke, 1918-19—Deceased. Jerry Ham. 1919—Attorney ............................ J. T. Reeve. 1919-27 Gladys Yawter. 1919-20—Teacher, Western 111. Teachers Alice Lowrie, 1920-21 Otto W. Borg, 1920-27 ...... Helen M. Jackson. 1920-22—Mrs. Don Jones. Katherine G. Allen, 1920-20—Teacher Clara S. Tibbs, 1921-22—Mrs. Robert C. Johnston Indianapolis, Ind. Milwaukee, Wis. Fairfield, Calif. Watford, Ontario, Canada New York City, N. Y. ......................Galesburg ...........................Avon College Macomb ......................Galesburg .........................Canton Oak Park, 111. ........................Decatur ....................... Peoria (There are no tricks in the plain and simple faith J ------------------61 ' ------------------------- • ------------------------- ■ 5 THE BOOMERANG Dorothy E. Rodman, 1921-22—Mrs. Hendricks............. Mildred Pomeroy, 1922-23—Mrs. I)r. Raymond S. Sliurtliff S. R. Huey, 1922-26—Insurance......................... Helen F. Morse, 1923-25—Galesburg High School Mrs. Delia Wirick, 1923-24 Alma C. Schemel, 1924-27 ............................. Edna Wiss, 1925-26—Stenographer..................... Mrs. Margaret Sundberg, 1925-27 Maude Yoeman, 1926-27................................. Hazel M. Keys, 1926-27................................ Robert J. Simpkins, 1926-27........................... Cecil R. Webb, 1926-27................................ ..............Quincy .............Chicago Washington, D. C. ...........Galesburg ...........Lewistown ................Avon ............. Quincy ................Avon ................Avon .............. Avon ................Avon ................Avon 4 4 4 Jti iflrimnlam •15s- • 62 ---ES� THE BOOMERANd ANNA SECKER Room III MRS. JOS IE BAUGHMAN Room V MAUDE HORNER Room II MRS. BETTY POST CUTLER Room IV ADELINE HOVER Room 1 | All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.] -------------------------------) • 64 ) • cu- THE BOOMERANG ----- -------- KOOM Y Bottom Row—Glen Porter, Edith Hubble, Erma Powell, Thomas Jackson, Fern Alden. Bernice Pattison, George Bell. Second Row—Dorothy Schuhart, Ernest Stone, Harold Freeman. Winston Crissey, Dorothy Pucket. Top Row—Lucretia Lillie, Barbara Davis. ROOM IV Bottom Row—Max Sanford, Thelma Foster. Hazel Stephenson, Janice Gillett, Lois Win- gate, Nelda Teach, Wayne Baker. Second Row—Edwin Davis, Max Staggs. Giles Eathington, Yeola McCullum, Myra Wall. Edna Mae Thurman. Top Row—Giles Davis, Weldon Hovell, Merill Lillie, Frank Brown, Billie Gordon. Marshall Staggs, Leroy Newton. THK BOOMERANG ------------- ROOM III Bottom Row—Junior McFarland, Yonee Killer. Allies McC ullum, Marian Foster, Margaret Ellen Olson, Bonidene Hovell, Harriett Newton. Second Row—Tawson Wall, Thelma Swanson, Marjorie Gillett, Barbara Bliss, Bernice Day. Leroy Pattison. Third Row—Leroy Shumaker, Blanche Eathington, Gertrude Bartlett, Sara Jane Over- haugh, Cecelia Porter, Demoss Smith. Top Row—Bobby Gordon, Maurice Carr, Orlie Bartlett, Lester Nelson, Rex Tatman, Bert Stephenson. Absent—Royal Wier and Clyde Stephenson. ROOM II Bottom Row—Donald Drake. Richard Carr. Marie Hignite, Barbara Telford, Sara Gash. Mabel Hatch, Margrith Schuhart, James Vernon Newton, Dean Smith. Second Row—Rovce Davis, Lester Kronsted, Faith Sprinkle, Alberta McCullom, Mar- guerite Clayton, Milton Kenney, Loren Baughman, Junior McElhiney. •AC 66 « ■r? ' THE BOOM ERANT� • — .. 1 —. Third Row—Henry Foster, Harriet Hunter, Virginia Trumpy, Hazel Randall, Donna Gillett, Mary Carr, Betty Bliss. Top Row—Jack Gordon, Maxine Rainer, Mary Francis Reeve, Doyne Weigcrt. Barbara Asquith, Betty Powell, Wayne Stephenson. Absent—Kurt Young, and Ross Sprinkle. ROOM I Bottom Row—Eugene Bull. Kenneth Stephenson. Mary Gordon. Robert Earle Riggins. Bobby Pendarvis, Robert Kenney. Top Row—Arthur Hatch, Billy Mason, George Gillett, Wilbur Clayton, Virginia Harding. PRIMARY BUILDING THE BOOMERANG -----Y= rp-{-------------------- • CALENDAR SKPTEMBKK 6. School opens. Three new teachers. Oh Boy! 7. Green 8. Freshies 9. Everywhere. 10. Mr. Burg arrives for the first time. 13. Seniors and Juniors elect class officers. 14. Four down at noon, no slickers or umbrellas. 15. Seniors select class rings. Big arguments! 16. The death of a frog causes some excitement in the labratory the following day. 17. Hard feelings caused by class rings still hover. 20. Mr. Burg appears every day. Practicing for the celebration. 21. Rain 22. Rainer 23. Rainest 24. All disappointed because we have to go to school this afternoon. It rained too much to hold the celebration. It is postponed until Saturday. 28. High School is entertained by two vocal solos by Miss Maude Yoeman, and two saxaphone solos by Clarence Weigert. 30. As Edwin Day was playing with a rat trap today, he fell down the stairs. No serious damage was done. OCTOBER 1. First monthly exams held. 4. Senior rings arrive. 5. No Glee Club today. 6. Physical torture again. 7. Thinking of vacation. 8. No school. Teachers go to the meeting at Galesburg. Wheel ! 11. Mrs. Sundberg goes to Chicago. 12. More rain. 13. Sunshine. 14. More sunshine. Great! ! 15. First basketball practice. Hope they work hard. 20. Philip Sundberg visits school. 21. Two Senior boys start a new head dress fad. 22. Fire drill. Eunice Heston visits us today. 25. Senior play practice starts. 26. Members of the Junior class give Roosevelt program. 27. Freshmen have a Hallowe’en party. 29. Seniors give the Juniors a party. Second monthly tests. NOVEMBER 2. Harmonica band entertains the High School 3. Mr. Burg fails to appear 4. ’till 5. today. 9. Fourth and fifth grades sing for the assembly. 11. Armistice Day program. School out early. Pep meeting. 12. First basketball game at Kirkwood. Hope we win. • 13. We did! (Continued on page 83) THE BOOMERANG -------------- —.+ TOMPKINS STATE BANK AVON, ILLINOIS b b b Capital, S50,000.00 Surplus, S50,000.00 Undivided Profits, S35,000.00 Equipment and Service Unexcelled by Small Town Banks L b F. VV. Tompkins, Pres. (i. E. 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WOOSTER i Wagon Maker and General Repair Work AVON, ILLINOIS X - vSfct--------------------------------------rzp 72 • C --------------------------------------- ?S • THE BOOMERANG ---------i- -rss •+ S. B. LOUCHT CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER AVON, ILLINOIS Phone 129 Found on spelling paper: Pneumonia is an information of the lungs. 4 k 4 Webb: The theory of a problem is the same as a sausage machine and when you work the problem it is like feeding the machine and then you grind out the answer.” Seth: “Where tlo you get those machines?” F i F Helen Keller: “What makes you think he has hay-fever? Martha Crissey: He Has such a baleful look. F 'F 4 Erma giving book report : “So he takes the horse and flees. 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Louis Shuhart: Because the sun sunburns their backs. X- x. u Myrtle Bull (In test) : “How many questions do we take.- Mr. Webb: “Seven out of six. X. X. X. y jy y Mrs. Sundberg: What kind of a man was Bradford? Ezra: “Oh! just and all-around man.” FRANK P. NESSEL DEALER IN Groceries and Hardware AVON, ILLINOIS • rt- ■nS‘ 75 •rss THE BOOMERANG ------------- -r? � r i i i i R. G. GILLETTE SON ■ GENERAL MERCHANDISE AVON. ILLINOIS i i The Home of Good Pictures AVONIA THEATRE It Pleases Us to Please You REGULAR PROGRAMS ON TUESDAY AND SATURDAY JAMES E. GILLETTE ELMER CLAYTON THE AVON BAKERY RALPH KING. Proprietor THE HOME OF QUALITY BREAD • AVON, ILLINOIS -rss 76 ' ZJ THE BOOMERANG -------------- You Can't Learn Younger If you don't know how to spend less than you got. now is the time to learn. Open a savings account with this hank. and. hv depositing regularly, establish an invaluable reserve with that money you would ordi- narily spend foolishly. AVON STATE BANK AVON, ILLINOIS Senior: “Do you know what is Wilbur Smith’s favorite game?” Junior: “No, what is it?” Senior: “Checkers.” Junior: “How come, checkers aren’t interesting?” Senior: “Well you see, in checkers you can move without getting up. I� E Miss Scheme!: “Take this sentence: Take the cow out of the pasture. What mood ? ” Freshie: “The cow. 4 4 f s Mr. Reeve: “You don’t understand? Well watch the board while 1 go through it again.” Leota Capps: “Lionel Yoeman has the hoof and mouth disease.” Pat: “How come?” Leota : “Well all he wants to do is eat and dance. cj. vjf Lachlan Crissey : “How did you get that burnt) on your head? McCoy: “That’s where a thought struck me.” •4 4 4 Allen Wall: What is your opinion of Women Sufferage?” Corbin : “Let ’em suffer.” 77 THE BOOMERANG ------------- CARTER H. TRUM I’Y ROBERT E. TRUMPV TRUMPY BROS. .1. .-L Dry Goods : Clothing Shoes i b Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices AVON, ILLINOIS —FOR— INSURANCE of all kinds —SEE— L. F. 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In Everyone’s Home Bright and Newsy THE AVON SENTINEL Founded 1879 The Sentinel has always stood for the best interest of the Avon Schools AVON HIGH SCHOOL IN 18% 1 Mamie Blake. 2 Rov Hosier, 3 John Gordon. 4 Hulda Sand. 5 Lizzie Hendrix, 6 Effie Murphy. 7 Nellie Bliss, 8 Cora Bowton, 9Jra ik Peterson, 10 Ella Nance. 11 Edwin Flake. 12 Charles Perry. 13 Chella Rea. 14 Lester Hollister 15 Grace Petty, 16 Oliver I arr 1 Mae Earns. 18 Hallie Crissev. 19 Mvrtle Powell. 20 Fanny Churchill, 21 Louis Randall. 22 Will Poole. ■23 Claude I anney, 24 Henry Mauvais, 25 Frank Hectorne, 26 Bryon Bliss. 27 Joe Lloyd, 28 Walter Yoeman. 29 Harry Johnson. 30 Eddie Baker. 31 Frank Johnson, Hovell 33 Frank McQuie,' 34 Schuyler Case, 35 Andy Ray. 36 Dale Townsend, 37 Charles McQuie. 40 Blanche McFarland. 41 Miss Head (assistant), 42 Lulu Bowton 43 Irva Jennings Leha . 47 Mary Scanlan. 48 Cecelia Blake. 49 Emma Woods, 50 J. R. Rowland (principal). M Mina Staggs, 52 Lena anW inkle. 53 ( lara Staggs, 54 Irma Cunningham. 55 Edith YanWinkle, 56 Pearl Predmore, 57 Grace Poole 58 Nellie Struhle. Jessie Armstrong. 60 Cora Perry, 61 Jessie Caldwell 62 Emma Winchell. 63 Mina Shinkel. 64 Bessie Smith, 65 Mary Hatch. 66 Maude Predmore. 67 Gertrude Scanlan, 08 Lulu Hectorne. 69 Mamie Rice. 70 Willie White. 71 Willie Hutson, 72 George McFarland. 73 Lloyd Cross Absent: Nellie Perrv. Edward Hectorne. Shelby Case, Lewis Durie, Maurice Staggs, Will Lockwood, George Lockwood, Willis Lockwood. 31 Frank Johnson. 32 Frank 38 Inez Me El vain, 39 Mattie Beeson, Case, 45 Francis Ross, 46 Nellie Hod son. THE BOOMERANG ------------- W. S. BLISS Heating, Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work AVON, ILLINOIS Chevrolet Parts Shop Service For Economical Transportation CHEVROLET You should demand a car built by a permanent and dependable organization. Chevrolet is a member of the great General Motors Corporation- the largest automobile corporation in the world. AVON MOTOR SALES AVON, ILLINOIS TRY A BOTTLE OF COCOA COLA Every bottle sterilized—Always cold—Sold by C. R. CUTFORTH BALTIMORE CAFE : AVON, ILLINOIS Cocoa Cola Bottling Works, Galesburg, 111. • • 82 • £J: • 5£4- THE BOOMERANG -------------------------------------------— CALENDAR (Continued from page 68.) 16. Seniors hard at work on their play. 17. Mr. Burg nives the girls boxing lessons and promises the basketball boys a banquet if they beat Canton. Mr. Reeve goes to Urbana. Big snowstorm. 18. Several absent from school on account of snow drifts. 19. Basketball team prepares to go to Fairview. 20. Everybody glad to know they won. 23. Martha tries to pull off her thumb in history class. 24. Senior Class presents Tea Toper Tavern. School dismissed for Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2. Mr. Webb opens the outside door so some Seniors won’t go to sleep in class. 3. Team plays Bardolph. Receive their first whipping. 6. Ground covered with ice. Everyone relating how he happened to fall. 9. Lombard students give a play for the assembly. 10. Team goes to Monmouth tomorrow night. 14. Gerald Sundberg gives the Glee Club a little entertainment today by demonstrating some poses of singers. 15. Mr. Reeve and Mr. Webb leave class. Students have their fun. 17. Game with Kirkwood. We win for a change. 20. Mrs. Sundberg still absent. 21. Grades came to Hie assembly for singing. Miss Seeker sang a solo. 22. Several alumni visited school today. 23 Team goes to Bushnell. Wins! ! ! 24. School dismissed until next year. JANUARY 3. Miss Yoentan substitutes for Mrs. Sundberg, who will not be able to teach any more this year. 4. School takes up at 8:30 so we can be excused Friday for the tournament. 7. 8. County Tournament here. 10. Canton wins tournament. 11. Nothing unusual. 12. Mr. Burg goes home at noon because he is afraid lie will be snow bound by night. 13. Semester exams. Some absent from school on account of the big snow. 14. Semesters continued. Many sighs. 17. Mrs. Hatch starts practice for the operetta, “Carrie Comes to College. 18. Seats changed. Game with Abingdon. Lost. 19. No Mr. Burg today. Still snow bound I guess. 21. Bushnell plays here. Beat them all to smash. 24. While Donald Hatch was coming from Miss Yoeman’s room, he came into contact with George Washington. Almost caused a calamity. 25. No singing this morning. Freshmen went on a coast party last night and Helen Hatch received a broken shoulder blade. 26. Mr. Burg came back at last. 27. It rained in Mr. Webb’s room today. Pep meeting after school to help our team win from Macomb Academy. 31. Guess our pep meeting didn’t do much good. Schedule arranged after much hard work. FEBRUARY 1. Sainty students travel on the bus now. 2. Basketball game with Macomb High. (Continued on page 89.) oSM- +£� • 83 OitT THE BOOMERANG ■— .............. ——--------------------------------------------------------------- ❖ ]llllllllli::nil!lllllllll[]IIIIIIMIIII[}lllllllllllinilll!IIIIIIIC]llllllliminilllllllllllC]|||||||IMII[]l!llllllllll[]IIIIIIIIIIIIC llll!lllllll[]IIIIIIIIIIIIC' A CREED • ]iiiiiiiiMii()iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii(]iiuiiiiiiiiC]iiMiiiiiiiic]iHiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiii[}Hiimiiiii[]iiimiMiii(]iiiiiiiiiiii(]iiiHiiiiiM[]iiMiiiiiHi( b b b S3 Whether conditions get better or worse, business will go on. People must be fed. clothed and sheltered, and entertained. And, through it all. the business that is worthy, that serves requirements persistently and consistently, will continue. There will always be men to do the world’s work. They will be men of vision, who not only talk service but give it. and never lose faith for a moment. They will think straight and stride eternally forward. It is with such men that in times of prosperity or of adversity that we want to do business. ‘4 4 •4' SUNDBERG’S THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF Groceries and Hardware IN AVON • Sf THE BOOMERANG ____ ------- iM Christine Be II I i M h rmo Babbitt L «mom z'«n Winkle Helen Keller THE BOOMERANG -----------i------------------- • The Well Dressed Fellow Selects His Store With Care The path of good judgement leads to our door The Store of Style and Service THE CONTINENTAL GALESBURG, ILLINOIS Nurse at hospital to Curtis Swanson: “Are you ticklish?” Swanny: “No, Swedish. T 4� T Found on English paper: The waiter brought the steak to the lady which was rare. 4 4 4 Miss Schemel: “Have you done any outside reading yet? Joe Griffith: “Naw! its too cold, yet.” 4 4 4 ODE TO CARYL WHITTER She talks like a hook her admirers all say. It’s a pity she doesn’t shut up the same way. Avon Farmers Elevator Co. (Incorporated) Grain, Feed and Coal AVON :: :: :: :: ILLINOIS THE BOOMERANG ---------------- ----— .. ——.. - .... - - ■■ - - BALTIMORE CAFE REGULAR MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS CANDIES—SOFT DRINKS C. R. CUTFORTH, Proprietor AVON : : : : : ILLINOIS THE STORE THAT SERVES YOU BEST MILLS SON GENERAL MERCHANDISE ST. AUGUSTINE, ILL. B. E. LINK CLOTHES SHOP SUITS MADE TO MEASURE Dry Cleaning a Specialty AVON : : : : ILLINOIS S. J. SWANSON Horseshoeing, Plow Work, General Blacksmithing Acetylene Welding AVON : : : : : ILLINOIS 87 « -«u- -re • THE BOOMERANG ------------- BUILDING MATERIAL Our constant endeavor is to conduct a lumber business that serves the community well, carrying in stock makes of materials that are leaders in their lines: AMERICAN WIRE FENCING AMERICAN STEEL POSTS AMBLER CEMEXT-ASBESTOS SHINGLES ATLAS CEMENT BEAVER BOARD MULE-HIDE ASPHALT SHINGLES MULE-HIDE ROLL ROOFING We Deliver to the Country—Very Low Rates Oliver Crissey Sons AVON, ILLINOIS YOU CAN’T GO WRONG BY SELLING YOUR Poultry and Eggs —TO— G. E. MERRIL AVON :: :: :: :: ILLINOIS THE BOOMERANG ------------- ■n CALENDAR (Continued from page 83.) 4 The Better Speech C lub of English I have a loud time today. 5. Mr. Reeve must have forgotten his grammer. He wrote on the hoard. “If Id a knowd I could a rode, I would have went.” We found later, to our dismay that he meant for us to correct it. 10. Boy’s quartet entertains the assembly with a group of songs. 11. Game with Abingdon. Monthly tests. 12. We won from Abingdon! ! ! 16. Dr. Poor from Lombard College gives an interesting talk to the High School. 17. Macomb Tournament. Avon plays Bardolph first game. 18. The team brings home the trophy for third place. 21. Freshmen have a party. 24. Mr. Reeve to Albert sleeping in Physics class: “Albert, have you the spring feverr 25. Knoxville game tonight. Pep meeting after school. 28. Wilbur Smith’s hair becomes suddenly curly. MARCH 1. Comes in like a lamb. 2. Monmouth game here. 3. The students taking declamation choose their pieces. 4. Last game with Macomb High. 7. Lyceum course entertainment. 9. We have two new students: Raymond and Muriel Ague. 10. No school this afternoon because of the Galesburg tournament. We win the first game from Abingdon. 12. Hurrah! We won second place at the tournament. 14. No writing this morning. What a treat! 15. Monthly tests. 18. The Glee Club presents “Carrie Comes to College.” 21. Ronald Hectorne visits school. We won first in the Little 15 Conference, which was held Saturday. 23. Mr. Burg fails to arrive. 24. Typewriting strive hard to write 40 words per minute. 25. Mr. Webb takes a week end trip home. 28. Girls draw places for the declamatory contests. Juniors go to Galesburg to have their pictures taken. The mothers entertain the basketball hoys. 29. Another new student. Edward Brown. Miss Schemel finds some gum on her hook. Evidently the students are not the only ones who chew gum. 30. Photographer comes to take our pictures. Mr. Simpkins has two lady visitors. APRIL 1. Mr. Caldwell and two Canton boys talked to the high school about the Older Boys’ Conference. Mr. Webb is sick. Boys’ and Girls’ Vocal Contest, and Declamatory Contest tonight. 4. Girls’ first eliminary contest. 5. Photographer takes more pictures. 6. Girls’ second eliminary contest. 7. Final contest. 8. Juniors are having several meetings. We wonder why. 11. They also are practicing on their play. 12. Glee Club once more. 13. No Physical Training. 14. Track team practice. (Continued on page 91.) THE BOOMERANG -----+ Ot-c--- K. R. CLUGSTEN Funeral pvirector URN1TURE LJeALER AVON : : : : ILLINOIS 1 I I I I I I I I THE K H BARBER SHOP • T We Endeavor to Please $• £ T Dick Keffer Silas Hendrix THE STATES CAFE Day and Night Service REGULAR MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS Chicken Dinners Sunday QUALITY AND SERVICE T C. H. WELSH, Proprietor AVON : : : : ILLINOIS «•sw THE BOOMERANG ----------------i-----------------------------------• CALENDAR (Continued from page 89) 15. Three boys go to Canton to the Older Boys' Conference. 18. Elbert Capps visits school. 19. Boys’ Quartet entertain tlie assembly. 20. Rain, storm, hail. 21. Miss Taylor from Illinois Women’s College talks to the Senior girls. 22. Junior-Senior banquet. 23. Dual track meet at Lewistown. 25. Albert Bell was unable to perform his proposed miracle in Physics class. 26. No singing as Mrs. Hatch is busy with her grade operetta. 27. Mr. Reeve makes some new rules against gum chewing. 29. Grades give “Rings in the Sawdust.” 30. Seniors make their usual pilgrimage to Springfield. MAY 4. Lady from Oxford talks to the Senior girls. 5. Last monthly examinations. What a relief! 6. Military tract meet at Galesburg. 7. We start reviewing for semester exams. 11. Carol announces that she is engaged to “Corley, Forrest doesn't seem to know much about it. 13. Eat, drink, and be merry, for we soon shall be through. Martha: I fell last night and struck my head on the piano. Curtis: “Did you hurt yourself? Martha: No, I hit the soft pedal. .4 • -L T n- s . ty Forrest C. : (Excitedly) “What bell is that? Albert: “The one right up there on the wall. 4 4 £ Miss Yoeman : “Why were you late to class Howard? 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It is much more convenient to give them all at once.” Mr. Webb: I guess we will not have basket-ball practice for a few nights as we need rest more than the practice. Miss Keyes: You needn't cover your typewriters when you get through. I'll arrange them later myself. 1 like to do it. Miss Scheme]: “Go ahead, you may throw all the paper wads you wish in the assembly providing you don't hit me. Mrs. Hatch: I wish that the bass singers would stay out-doors a good deal so as to get hoarse and thus enable you to sing lower than usual.” Mr. Burg: From now on I wish that everyone would wear spiked shoes in the gym to keep from slipping. Miss Yoetnan : “Albert will now read from Emerson. ALL THE LATEST STYLES IN JEWELRY Wrist Watches and Silverware FISK, the JEWELER East Main Street Bushnell, III. A good place to get your watch and clock repaired f— THE HOOMERANG -------------- I W. Lester Hollister, M. D. C. Class of ’98 i- Thought by some the best class ever graduated from Avon High Miss Scheniel: “Alieu are you chewing gum? Allen : “No, 1 was chewing my pencil. Miss Scheniel: Where is your pencil? Allen : “I don’t know. •iF Bunny Spurgeon: “Say! Caryl, I hear you like gum. Caryl: “How did you know? Bunny: Why, I ve been hearing it all period. '$ ‘4 Edwin Day has the distinction of being the only married man in school at present. While returning home from Bushnell one Sunday with a classmate on the evening train, Edwin, according to reports, was pointed at by a little boy across the aisle who had just awakened: “Mama, there’s papa. COMPLIMENTS OF FRANK P. MYERS Avon, Illinois h ■ ct- t 98 • (' THE BOOMERANG ----YS ? i--- -Y9' • ±i' UUe offer you a finesse in art and reproductions created through conscientious service, and in- spired by a genuine desire to distribute the best The JAHN 6c OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Photographers, Artists and Makers of. 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