Bridgeport Township High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Bridgeport, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1926 volume:

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Skiiiiiei' Mr. R. H. Irwin Mr. S. M. Eshelmau ,Jf12XQI!l-140.6542 E. B. HENDERSON, B. S Prgineipal Missouri Wesleyan University University of Illinois ' Elm, zmh white A gg g llinlumr Ellnur E. R. WOODS Industrial Arts Ypsilanti State Normal College Kalamazoo State Normal College Armour Institution of Technicology University of Wisconsin RUTH HENDRICKSON, A. B. Science Mt. Morris College Northwestern University Lake Forest College MRS. LLORA B. LYDY, A. B. Latin-English Normal School--Danville, Indiana Indiana ,University G. G. RICKER, B. S. Science Central Normal College Purdue University University of Wisconsin F. D. MANZ Commercial Western State Normal MARIE SMITH, A. B. English Franklin College Columbia University H. L. HAMILTON, A. B. Mathematics-Coach Franklin College University of Illinois MARGARET ANNE COOK, A. B. French-English Butler University Depauw University J. W. HOUSEL Manual Training Indiana State Normal School A. E. F. University-Dierdorf, Ger- many University of Wisconsin CATHERINE LYTLE, B. E. History-English Illinois State Normal .. . 0 Elm, anh mhitv Hnlumr ilinur MARIE DOBYNS, A. B. ' History University of Illinois KATHERYN SEED, B. S. Home Economics Purdue University ARVA RICKER, A. B. Mathematics Evansville College Indiana University University of Wisconsin FRANCES SCHRADER, A. B. Mathematics-Science University of Illinois MRS. EVELYN S. ODUM, A. B. English University of Indiana ' Columbia University MRS. J. C. WHITTAKER Music Kroeger School of Music, St. Louis, Mo. Pupil of Ellis Levy, St. Louis, Mo. Illinois State Certificate in Harmony, Violin, Piano, History C. E. KIRK, B. S. Agriculture University of Illinois RUTH LOOS Stenographer Bridgeport Township High School w'yQWHwWW x Q' .X W 1 F, ' 1 NX HN, fx ,, ,I , Q5-ff Sizff W MTM L W? mL'WFWW5 'WmfM2:i1xz ,,f Rs X :ku W' MN.. ,' ll vs XR 1 ,. 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HELEN BAKER President '23, '24, Sunshine Secre- tary '24, '25, President '26, French club '24, Sunshine show '24, All on Account of Polly '25, Portonian '24, '25, '26, Sunshine and Press Conventions '25, Annual '26. ESTEL ABERNATHY Track '25, '26, Captain intermural basket ball '25. EUGENE BELLINGER Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, '26, Basketball '24, '25, '26, Track '25, '26, Football '26. LAWRENCE AMETER Track '25, football and basketball manager '25, intermural baseball, basketball, and color teams '25, '26, boys' conference '25, Professor Pepp '26. LAWRENCE BEGGS Orchestra '23, '25, '26, Radio '24, Professor Pepp '26. LORENA AMETER Orchestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Porton- ian -'23, '26, Sunshine Society '24, '25, Zetetic '24, '25, '26, Operetta '25. HANFORD BRIAN Football '24, '25-captain '26, Radio '25, '26, Agriculture '26. EARL ATKINS Radio Club '26. VIVIAN BROWN Home Economics '23, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '26, Debate '26. Blue anh whine Mhg, W Hnlume Zllnur WILLIAM BUCHANAN Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, Secre- tary '26, Class Secretary and Treas- urer '24, '25, Zetetic '25, Radio '25, '26, Baseball '25, '26. SHIRLEY CORRIE Track '24, '25, Football '25, Hur- ry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Operetta '25, Nan the Nymph '26, Agri- culture club '26. EUGENE CARL Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, '26, Basketball '23, '24, '25, '26, Track '25, '26. NELLIE CULLISON Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. CLEO CASE Lancaster '23, '24, Home Economic club '25, Sunshine Society '25, '26, Nan the Nymph '26, Billy's Aunt Jane '25, The Dreadful Twins '24. RALPH CULLISON Agriculture club '24, '25, '26. HUBERT CAUDLE Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, '26, Intermural baseball '25, '26. RALPH CUNNINGHAM Football and Track '23, '24, '25, '26. EDNA CORRIE Home Economics '23, Zetetic '24, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Professor Pepp '26. LESLIE DEWHIRST Football and basketball '23, '24, '25, '26, Track '25, '26, Agriculture club '24, '25, '26, Radio club '26. Blur sinh mint? 1 nm -M Hnlumv ilinur . VERA DODSON Midland Trail '23, '24, Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '25, '26, Debate '25, Portonian '26. JOSEPH FITZPATRICK Orchestra '23, Midland Trail '23, '24, Boys' Conference '24, Zetetic '25, '26, Radio '26, Debate '25, '26, Portonian '26, Annual editor '26, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Professor Pepp '26. EDITH DUDLEY Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '24, '25, '26, Professor Pepp '26. ELVA FOSS Home Economic Club '23 Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Professor Pepp '26. FERNE DRAKE Home Economic Club'23, Radio'24, '25-Vice President '26, Sunshine '24, '25, Cabinet '26, Sunshine show '24, All on Account of Polly '25, Nan the Nymph '26, Por- tonian '26. LORETTA FOULK Zetetic club and Orchestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Sunshine '24, '25 '26, Op- eretta '25, Radio '26, Portonian '26. CLETIS FISCUS Home Economic Club '23, '24, Sun- shine '24, '25, '26, Sunshine show '24, Zetetic and Radio clubs '26. CONWAY GARIEPY Agriculture club '23, '24-presi- dent '25, '26, Basketball '24, '25, '26, Captain all star '25, Baseball '25, '26, Track '26, Junior vice president '25, LEORA FITCH Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Operetta '25. GEORGE GILLESPIE Zetetic '25, '26, Captain color league team '25, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Nan the Nymph '26, Boys' Conference 25, Radio '26. Elan anh whttv A mp p,,,,,,,,k ARTHUR GRAY I Operetta '25, Track '26, Nan the Nymph '26. GLADYS HOSMER Allendale '22, '23, '24, Sunshine society '26, Nan the Nymph '26, The ProIess0r '25. CLIFFORD GRAY Football '23, '24, '25, Agriculture club '24, Secretary and Treasurer '25--vice president '26, Radio club '26, Senior president '26, Annual '26. RALPH IRWIN Basketball '23, '24, '25, captain '26, All star '25, Baseball '24, '25, '26, Sophomore vice president '24, Junior president '25, 'Radio '25, president '26, Zetetic '26, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Annual '26. MAUD GRAY Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Home Eco- nomic Club '23. AUDREY JONES Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine '24, '25, '26. IRENE HESS Home Economic Club '23, French club '24, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Orchestra '24, '25, '26. GEORGE JONES Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, Basketball '24, '25, '26, Football '25, '26. KATHERINE HOMAN Portonian staff-jokes '23, society '24, assistant editor '25, editor '26, Sunshine '24, '26, cabinet '25, Sun- shine show '24, Zetetic '25, '26, Radio '26, Midland Trail '25, Press conference '25, Annual '26. CLARENCE KELSEY ss,- Agriculture club '23, '24, 25, '26, Intermural baseball '24, '25, '26. Blue ugh mhitr Hnlumr Illnur DORIS KING Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine '24, '25, cabinet '26, Senior secre- tary and treasurer '26. ALICE LOOS Home Economic Club '23, '24, Sun- shine '24, '25, '26, Basketball '25. JAMES KING Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Boys' con- ference '24, Intermural basketball '25, All on Account of Polly '25, Zetetic '26, Annual '26, Class or- chestra '25, '26. ROSETTA LOPIN Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Operetta '25, Radio '26. JOHN KING Agriculture club '23, '24, '25, '26, Basketball '25. DORIS MCFARLEN Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Home Eco- nomic Club '26, Sunshine show '24. MILDRED KIRKPATRICK Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26, Home Economic Club '24. RUBY MCGRAYEL Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. ' MARY LAPLUE Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Radio '26, Home Eco- nomic president '26, Hurry, Hur- ry, Hurry '25, Operetta '25. FRANCES McJILTON Lancaster '23, '24, '25, Billy's Aunt Jane '25, Sunshine '26. Elm emh whit? V W I , Hnlume Elinur l ' LUCRETIA MANGUM Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Sunshine show '24, Orchestra '25, Class or- chestra '25, '26, Zetetic '25, '26, Operetta '25, Radio '26. CHARLES MICHAEL Track '24. CLEO MARTIN Home Economic Club '23, '24, Sun- shine '24, '25, '26. MARJORIE MIEURE Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine '24, '25, '26. MAXINE MARTIN Home Economic Club '23, '24, Sun- shine '24, '25, '26. MERCEDES MO UDY Lancaster '23, '24, '25, Zetetic and Sunshiiie Clubs '26, Billy's Aunt Jane '25, EARNEST MEANS Portonian '23, '24, Yell leader- '25, '26, Football '26. EVELYN NEAL Orchestra '23, 24, '25, '26, Sun- shine Society '24, '25, '26, Home Economic Club '25, Zetetic '25, Operetta '25, Professor Pepp '26. CORA MEEK Home Economic Club '23, French club '24, Sunshine '24, '25, '26. ELLIS PETERS Intermural Basketball '25, Nan the Nymph '26. Blur sinh mints Hnlumr illnur MILDRED RAMSEY Allendale '23, '24, '25, Sunshine Society '26, The Professor '25. CLAUDE SCHEMERHORN Agriculture Club '24, '25, '26, In- termural basketball '25, '26, Pro- fessor Pepp '26. ROSAMOND RIGALL Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '25, '26, vice president '26, Radio '26, Debate '25, '26, Professor Pepp '26, Annual '26. FRANCES SEED Horne Econornic Club '23, Or- chestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Radio '24, '25, Secretary and Treasurer '26, Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26, Annual '26, Protonian '26. BEULAH SAUMS Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. MARCIA SEED Lawrenceville '25, Sunshine Society '24, '26, Sunshine show '24, Annual '26 EMMA SAUMS Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. DAYTON SEVERNS Orchestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '24, '25, '26, Class orchestra '25, '26, Intermural basketball '25. BESSIE SCAGGS Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. MARK SHEPARD Allendale '23, '24, Zetetic club '24, Operetta '25, Vice president '26, Radio club, basketball and track '26. Blur sinh mhrtv y HHIUIHP illmll' MAXINE SHIELDS Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Operetta '25, All on Account of Polly '25. LOUISE SMITH Zetetic '24, '25, Orchestra '24, '25, Sunshine '24, '25, '26, Sunshine Show '24. SYBIL SHIELDS Orchestra '23, '24, '25, Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. FRANCES SUMNER Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26. ORVILLE SIMMS Agriculture Club '24, '25, '26, In- ter-league basketball '24, '25. OTIS THOMPSON Junior Frolic '24, Track '25, '26. VELMA SKINNER Home Economic Club '23, French club secretary and treasurer '24, Sunshine '24, '25, Secretary and Treasurer '26, Sunshine show '24, Zetetic '25, '26, All on Account of Polly '25, Operetta '25, Profes- sor Pepp '26. JAMES WESTALL Lawrenceville '23, '24, Intermural baseball and basketball '25, Hur- ry, Hurry, Hurry '25, Professor Pepp '26. BRUCE SMITH Secretary and Treasurer of class '23, Orchestral, Zetetic '23, '24, '25, '26, Zetetic Secretary '25, Cheer Leader '23, '24, Debate '23, Basket- ball '24, '25, '26, Track '25, '26, Operetta '25. FRANCES WHITTAKER Orchestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Zetetic '23, Sunshine Society '24, '25, Cab- inet '26, Sunshine show '24, Bask- etball '25, Operetta '25, Portonian '25, '26 Annual '26, -,.k,,7,,,,g, Hnlumr IH nur BRETTA WILLIS Home Economic Club '23, Sunshine Society '24, '25, '26, BEATRICE WRIGHT Lawrenceville '23, '24, 25, Glee Club '23, '24, '25, Princess Chrys- anthemum '23 , Operetta '24, Gypsy Rover '25, Sunshine and Zetetic Clubs '26. BESSIE WILLIAMSON Orchestra '23, '24, '25, '26, Sun- shine Society '24, '25, '26, Home Economic Club '26, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry '25. ' MERILL WRIGHT Lancaster '23, '24, '25, Basketball '23, '24, '25, '26. . if Blur emh mhxtvw gg p p lfinlvunigg gy-gut SENIOR CLASS HISTORY September 1, 1922, an amazed group of Freshmen confronted a battle that for most of them was to last for four years. As in all strifes, some fell by the wayside, but only a few, for this was a band which had determined to fight a winning game. To aid them in this Helen Baker was chosen as president, Raymond Powell, vice president, and Bruce Smith, secretary-treasurer. Headed by such competent leaders they started on their journey. At the call for football, several re- sponded. Other boys found their way to the basketball floor and won honors for their class. The call for track was not unheeded by several. To be an all around good class it must needs have brilliant students. The honor roll displayed several Freshman names. When the Midland Trail Meet came Vera Dodson won first place in Latin. The Algebra contestant took second place. The social side of life was not neglected. Parties were held. Fresh- men joined clubs and mingled with the upperclassmen. Nearly all of this large and industrious group returned for the second year. A few new students entered the class. The fight con- tinued with Helen Bakcr again chosen as leader. Again athletics scored high in the class. Conway Gariepy and Ralph Irwin won honors for their class in basketball. Gariepy was selected captain of the team for the ensuing year. During that year Vera Dodson won honors in the Midland Trail in geometry. Then came the Junior year with a change in leaders. Ralph Irwin was chosen president, Conway Gariepy, vice president, and William Buchanan, secretary-treasurer. The heretofore rather timid class be- gan to launch out into the deep and bring forth things worth while. The Junior Carnival of 1924 was an entertainment not easily forgotten. Then there was the play, Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, under the direction of Mrs. Odum, a grcat success. The funds obtained thus were used for the Senior banquet. This was the one big event of the year. Almost every Junior and Senior was present, splendid entertainment was afforded by the Junior class and a delicious dinner was served. The football season found many Junior representatives on its field. Leslie Dewhirst, Clifford Gray, Ralph Cunningham and Hanford Brian were especially good. Almost the entire basketball team was composed of Juniors this year. Ralph Irwin was selected for the next year's captain. In the Midland Trail this year Katherine Homan won first place in American History. Now comes the glorious Senior year when we were supposed to grow up but couldn't. Clifford Gray was, chosen president this year. Mark Shepard is vice president, and Doris King, secretary-treasurer. The first social event of the season was the customary Hal1owe'en party. . Q wiv1P. ...--. -.4F99.r Then came the Senior play, Professor Peppf' with Mrs. Odum as dir- ector. The funds secured from this play are to go for the Annual that we have voted to publish. This year's athletics were great. On the basketball floor Ralph Irwin, Conway Gariepy, Bruce Smith, Mark Shepard and Leslie Dew- hirst won honor for their school and class. Another Senior play will be given May 25. This play will be Babs. Everything together proves that the four year's battle has been long and hard-fought, yet successful, for none turned his back upon the plow but kept pressing ,forward to the goal and now it is reached, victorious. Lfilup ann mlgitggg gg gg gg gg gg Hnlumr illnur ADRIFT Four joyous years We've driftedg The Waves launch our ship too soon. Like gay ripples dancing in triumph We are swept by the breeze of June Four years together-how glorious! Such pleasures, laughter and glee! But the famous class of Twenty-six Now plows thru' a mightier sea. Steadfast the light gleams before usg Thru' the mist we see it afar And sailing on we shall reach itg Our progress, no tempests shall mar. Kind harbor, our dear Alma Mater We wave farewell with a sigh, Take our final word at sailing, Success dear Bridgeport High. Rosamond R. Rigall, '26 Elm, HND mhgwg mpg ,gggg Hnlume Zllnur CLASS PROPHECY . I had been traveling and working in Europe and Asia for twelve years and when the opportunity came for me to make a visit to America I eagerly seized upon it delighted with the thought of seeing old friends and the old country. In three daysI was in Paris. I spent the night with Ruby McGrayel, who was studying music under a French master there. My voyage home was made pleasant by the companionship of Cleo Case, who had been in England obtaining material for a new drama. Mrs. Buchanan met me at New York harbor. She had invited me to her home during my stay in New York. When we drove to Mr. Buchanan's office to pick him up, we saw some of my old school mates: Loretta Foulk, his private secretary, Cora Meek, typist, and Bretta Willis, filing clerk. After dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Gariepy, who lived in the apartment above, came down and invited us to go to the show to see Sands of the Desert, a picture in which some of our old school mates were playing. We willingly accepted. ' The ads were first shown on the screen and I read 1 The Seven Wonders Circus is expected here tomorrow. Lorena and Lawrence Ameter, the twin trapeze performers, Maude Gray, the world's champion snake charmerg Dayton Severens, the world's small- est mang Beulah and Emma Saums, the Siamese twins, and Orville Simms, the only man in existence who can wiggle his ears in a perfect imitation of a jack rabbit, are among the leading attractions. Ernest Means, the clown, will keep you laughing every minute. Stop at The Doris King Style Shop and see Miss Mieure's latest creations. Do you want That School Girl Complexion and A Skin You Love to Touch ? Make your appointment at the LaPlue beauty parlor be- fore her visiting specialist, Miss Lopin, leaves. Read A Review and Criticism of Pilgrim's Progress. by Mary Abell and the new History of United States, by Nellie and Ralph Cul- linson, if you would be up to date. See the Scaggs book shop for these books. Vegetables fresh every day from the Arthur Gray Vegetable Farm can be had at the Beggs-McFarlen grocery. James King, Inc., Topics of the Day will now be shown. New York Harbor- Evlyn Neal, famous painter and sculptress, who has just finished the bust of Merrill Wright, the world's greatest orator, as she is leaving for Paris to make a painting of Edna Corrie, the dancer, who is creating such a sensation there this season. Her engagement to Joseph Fitz- patrick, the celebrated art critic, was announced last Week. Sing Sing Prison- The new Sing Sing warden, Clifford Gravg his secretary, Miss Marcia Seed, Senator Shepard and his wife CFrances Seedj standing on the yacht presented to Mr. Gray by Mr. Otis Thompson, of the Thompson-Abernathy Ship Building Company. It is rumored that Miss Seed may become the wife of the new Sing Sing warden. The heroic traffic cop, Hanford Brian, being awarded a Carnegie medal for saving the life of Miss Lucille Fiscus, a New York singer of note. The opening of the beautiful new Cleo Martin Literary Society building presented to its founders, the Misses Cleo and Maxine Martin, Alice Loos, Frances Sumner and Elva Foss bv Mr. George Jones, mil- lionaire manufacturer of the New Banana-Oil Car, The car that Runs. Blur sinh whit? g i gg Wmggw gggg A Hnlumv Zllnur Mrs. Hershey, of New York Cformerly Miss Frances Whittakerj, wife of the Hershey chocolate king, as she sailed for Europe today. The two daring aviators, Charles Michael and Ralph Cunningham, as they alighted after a non-stop flight from New York to London. The Misses Ramsey and Hosmer at the end of their two thousand mile hike from Gingerbread, Maine, to Gooseberry, Missouri. Congressman Bloom and his wife fLucretia Mangumj with their five buds, leaving for a short vacation to the Ozarks. Then came the picture, Sands of the Desertf' The characters were: An Arabian, Shirley Corrie, a Captured Princess, Velma Skin- ner, the Medicine Man, Ellis Peters, an Egyptian Beauty, Bessie Wil- liamson. It was a wonderful picture. After the show we all went back to the Buchanan's and Louise tuned in on the radio. Bxzzzz---whee-ee-ee-spizzzz the it is he--- lOVQlbI'-1'-F-I'-11 'tNow I as Coach Irwin of the Illinois State Champion basketball team declare that the obnoxious thing about basketball br r-r-r-r r-r -- and I shall love thee forever. This closes the vocal program broadcasted by Miss Fitch. I have been asked to broadcast the following telegram to Mrs. Drake, of Bridgeport, Illinois: Dear Mother-My third Diver-Lewis, Jr., all O. K.-Love-Fernef' You will now hear The Current News from station XYZ. Judge Westall, of Sumner, has sentenced Beatrice Wright Schemer- horn to thirty days in the guard house for beating her husband, Claude Schemerhorn. Miss Vera Dodson's Select School for Girls opened its summer term today. Although her two ablest teachers, Miss McJilton and Miss Moudy, left her in the spring when they eloped with John King and Hubert Caydle, she wisl.ei to 2141110.11100 that she has successfully filled their places. Mildred Kirkpatrick has won the award for swimming the English Channel. Mr. E. Bellinger, greatest of naturalists specialiing in the study of the rabbit, sailed for the West Indies today with his secretary, Miss Brown. Claieiice Kelsey, the dashing auto racer, was injured in today's races, when he crashed with the car driven by Eugene Carl. Ieslie Dewhirst, who has accomplished the seemingly impossible feat of climbing Pike's Peak on roller skates, has signed a contract with the C. Fiscus-Atkins Roller Skate Company. Miss Edith Dudley, manager of a home for friendless cats, wishes to announce the opening of a class on How to Prevent the Stronger Sex from Trifling with a Woman's Love. This concludes our current News Items for this evening. Bruce Smith and George Gillespie, singers of Mammy Songs will now enter- tain you. -str---mammy--bzzz-strum ------ bum- my mammy--spzzzz-zz-zz. Station W. O. X. You have just heard the talk by Miss Maxine Shields on How to Destroy Those Troublesome Birds, the Jays. The ladies will be pleased to hear that Miss Hess will broadcast a talk on Eatable Home Made Biscuits, tomorrow afternoon. We will now have the closing number of this evening's program, a talk on The Philippines by Moonlight, by Mrs. Rosamond Rigall HELEN BAKER. KATHERINE HOMAN. Santiago. Elm, anh white K Hnlumv Zllnur LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SENIOR CLASS OF '26 We, the most illuminious Senior class of Bridgeport Township High School, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, country of America- discovered in 1926-being of reasonably sound and disposing mind, realize the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do hereby gladly declare and order, publish this, our last will and testament. Believing this to be our last chance to even up old scores with the underclassmen, as a whole, do hereby dedicate to them our method of voting for class officers, on condition that they always have more votes than voters, and to maintain the good name we, ourselves, have already established by so doing. First, we bequeath the following possessions to the underclassmen: To the Freshmen, our title as the smartest and largest class. To the Sophomores, our brilliant success. To the Juniors, our beloved and much sought-after dignity. Second, we bequeath to our over-worked, un-nerved faculty advisers our best regards with the following: To Miss Lytle, our instructor to teach her the Charleston. To Miss Cook, our pennies to buy her a little puddle jumper. To Miss Dobyns, our Senior's football sweaters of '25 and '26. To Mrs. Odum, our catters knowledge of catting. To Mr. Ricker, our class Bible for all future Chemistry students to swear on. To Principal Henderson, all our over-worked atomizers-medical and perfumical. Third, we bequeath the undergoing to individuals: Rosetta Lopin's artistic ability with cosmetic to Goldie Gehert. Maurice Judy's and Estel Abernathy's ah dunno spirit to Joseph Schillshot. Edna Corrie's much over-worked comb to Carl Baird. George Gillespie's love to the Junior class, as ONE. Eugene Bellinger's football aptness to Tyrus Mercer. Ralph Cullison's French lore to Dale LaPlue. Bruce Smith's manly strides to Robert Borland. Velma Skinner's effeminate ways to her sister Pauline. Ralph Cunningham's swiftness to Sheldon Corrie. Ellis Peter's height to Charles Lydy. Dayton Severn's dirty jokes and blushes to Earl Taggart. Ralph Irwin's bashfulness toward girls to Mervin Pace. Lucretia Mangum's popularity with the opposite sex to Jake Gray. Evalyn Neal's flowery language to Catherine Cox. Mark Shepard's manly glasses to Glen Wilkes. John King's cave-like methods of handling a female to Webster Barthelemy. Katherine Homan's jouralistic ability to change all articles handed to her to the next editor of The Portonian. Q . u 151112 HHH 511102- r,.r.--,-.-r,.,A ..... 331315.91111 Ernest Mean's lungs and good manners to his brother. Leslie Dewhirst's art of sleeping in the Assembly at any moment to Edward Jordon. Nellie Cullison's audacity to Vivian Ore. Clarence Kelsey's austerity to Edward Wiswall. Alice Loos' well-balanced seat, number 113, to Bessie Lewis. Marcia Seed's seeds to any one who cares to reap wild weeds. Orville Simm's twist to his brother, Russel. Bessie Williamson's tact of robbing the cradle to Paul Mayfield. Otis Thompson's good-looks to all the Freshmen. Hubert Caudle's brightness of getting through school in thirteen years to Bill Starkman. Frances McJilton's never-ending, never-ceasing tongue to Bennetta Johnson. Merrill Wright's place as the one and only shiek to Francis Malosh. Mildred Ramsey's barretts to Marie Rankin. Helen Baker's industrious disposition to Joe Griggs. Irene Hess' ingenuity to her sister Louise the Mighty. The most up-lifting club that was ever organized Us Rinkey-Dinks give up their name and address to the next club, on one condition that they boycott no one. George Jones' gridiron record to Hansel Curts. Lawrence Ameter's position as the best example of the Darwin Theory to Harold Ohlendorf. Maude Gray's winning smile to Lenora VVillis. Frances Seed's click-click-click of her heels to Agnes Gray. Cora Meek's musical laugh to Selma Beithel. Maxine Martin's last compact to Clair Shurtliff. Earl Atkins' wit and humor to Dale Cross. Arthur Gray's Ford to Mildred Simms, might aid her in walking. Mary LaPlue's collegiate name to Caroline Holloway. The Saums' sisters parking place in the barn to Pat Curts. Frances Sumner's assembly seat to Maxine Hancock in Miss Dobyn's watch. Marjorie Mieure's empty Staycomb jars to Orville Lewis. The Senior Orchestra's unused notes to the next such orchestra. The Senior Sun Beams' leave their lasting radiance to the Ag. Club. William Starkman's good-natured disposition to his brother, Philip, providing he doesn't lose his temper as Bill does. Shirley Corrie's faculty for reading the Civics lesson once and giving a brilliant recitation in class to Robert Tracy. Loretta Foulk's stately bearings and charming ways with the males to Irene Bass. Edith Dudley's Latin translation ability to the next Virgil class. Doris King's large empty class wallet to the treasurer of the next Senior class. 131112 anh mhijg pp W Hnlumr Zlinur Lorena Ameter's left-over excuses for being absent to Carol Yetman. Mercedes Moody's large store of knowledge to Okla Parker. Claude Schemerhorn,s skill with the uke to Doris Seed, so she might play for her friend Lester. Gladys Hosmer's gentle voice to Miss Schrader. Joseph Fitzpatrick's gift of gab to Donald Cox. Rosamond Rigall's canary-like voice to Felix the cat, so he might serenade her Santa. James Westall's dramatic success to Charles Christy. Lawrence Beggs' growing popularity to James Lake--Bill Lake's son. Elva Foss' electric curlers to Mary McGrayel. Clifford Gray's abundance of gasoline to Don Willie Spencer. Mary Abell's athletic ability to Cleo Freeman. Leora Fitch's vampish ways to Orpha Crawford. Conway's and Sybil's place to Howard Harris and Monzelle Burgart. Ferne Drake's beauty Q 'ZD to her Frosh sisters. Vera Dodson's excess brains to Monroe Schemerhorn. Fourth, we Seniors, as a whole, do hereby sorrowfully give up our eastern seats, with all their applied patents and copyrights, plus our land marks to our neighbors, friends and countrymen. The above document has been duly signed, affirmed and sealed, this seventh day of January, in the year of nineteen hundrey twenty-six. CSigned.J CLASS OF 1926, Per Frances L. Whittaker. Witnesses: Katherine Homan Clifford Gray EQSQWIHLW... SB-.- , , io, , , --o 4 rmnlumv 3215 I W W .I JUNIOR CLASS September 1, 1923, marked a turning point in the lives of sixty-one of us girls and boys, for it was on that day that we entered the doors of Bridgeport Township High School and enrolled as Freshmen. Very early in the year we assembled for our first annual election. Ruth Bed- ford was elected president, Robert Tracy, vice president, and Donald Cox, secretary and treasurer. We also chose a social committee, ways and means committee, and a program and booster committee. Then we started to work. Several names appeared regularly on the Honor Roll with many more making high grades. We were interested in the social activities of the school and many took part in them. We also responded to the call of athletics, and besides taking part in football and track, the boys organized a separate basketball team and won several victories. Sev- eral in the class also played in the orchestra. Near the end of the year the class went to Highbanks and had a weiner roast. When the second year of our existence in B. T. H. S. rolled around a few of us were missing. However, the rest of us took up our work and when the call of football, basketball and track again came our boys responded. Several of our members still belonged to the different clubs, societies, orchestra and Portonian staff, a few still kept their name on the Honor Roll. During this year our class furnished two de- baters. We also did our share in helping to win the Midland Trail Meet. Our only social activity as a class during our Sophomore year was another weiner roast. . Q MIP HHH WHIP L, EYE ri, This year, '25-'26, we are plodding along as Juniors and although our number is still less it is proving to be our most successful year so far. We elected Joseph Diver as president and Mervin Pace as secre- tary and treasurer. Several of our class, Joseph Diver, Donald Cox, Ruth Bedford and Sarah Ellen Oney, still kept their names on the Honor Roll. We were represented in football by Joseph Diver, Donald Cox and Dale Cross, in basketball by Donald Spencer, Mervin Pace, Dale Cross and Joseph Diver, in track by Donald Cox, Dale Cross, Joseph Diver, Mervin Pace, Lester Gray, Morvin Critchfield and Harold Ohlendorf, and in the orchestra by Mary McGrayel, Agnes Gray, Sarah Ellen Oney and Morvin Critchfield. Three of the debaters, Joseph Diver, Donald Cox and Clair Shurtleff, were Juniors. On February 27 we put over a doubly successful indoor carnival, consisting of various side shows, a fish pond, novelty booth, Devil's Garden, candy and cold drinks, fortune teller, inn, and a vaudeville show. A new and distinctive feature was the coronation of the Car- nival Queen, a very elaborate and impressive ceremony. Several talent- ed members of our class formed the Junior Orchestra and did much to help in the success of the Carnival. On April 23 the Junior Play, Her Husband's Wife, was given. Those in the play were Charles Christy, Clair Shurtleff, Joseph Diver, Maxine Shull, Ruth Bedford and Marie Rankin. As yet no definite plans for the Junior-Senior banquet have been made. We are thinking, however, of carrying out the Spanish idea. If so the gymnasium will be decorated to give that effect, a Spanish menu will be served by Spanish waitresses and Spanish music will be played by the Junior Orchestra. On the whole it will be a very elaborate affair, the chief aim of which will be the entertainment of the Senior Class. SARAH ELLEN ONEY. JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Abernathy, George Archibald, Helen Barnett, Thomas Bass, Irene Bedford, Ruth Black, Warren Buchanan, John Christy, Charles Cox, Donald Crawford, Orpha Crawford, Paul Critchfield, Morvin Cross, Dale Diver, Joseph Eckiss, Edward Freeman, Cleo Gibson, Elsie Gray, Agnes Gray, Geraldine Gray, Lester Holloway, Carolyn Jordan, Edward Judy, Maurice Malosh, Francis McGrayel, Mary Middagh, Mary Miller, Helen Ohlendorf, Harold Oney, Sarah Ellen Orr, Vivian Pace, Mervin Parker, Okla Rankin, Marie Ridgley, John Ritchie, Claude Robinson, Golda Rogers, Audrey Shroyer, Juana Shull, Maxine Shurtleff, Clair Spencer, Donald Starkman, William Tracy, Robert Wilkes, Glenn Woodall, Parvin Yetman, Carrol , Q iliQ519EsE11Q.2.--M-.-- ,A.-...-.- ... , - A 4593.15 , Y- ,L ' fi l l- jig E-, I SOPHOMORE CLASS Yes, we are Sophomores, and very proud we are to think that nearly two successful years of hardship and pleasure have passed like sun- beams among the trees. One hundred and twenty-three of us entered B. T. H. S. September 2, 1924. At our first class meeting, we elected Oliver Woods, presi- dent, Dale LaPlue, vice president, Harold Griggs, secretary and treasurer. During our first year of high school life, our social activities were not very extensive as we had only one party. Our Freshman class was well represented in nearly all athletics. Those who received a letter in football were: James Lake, George McCormick and Albert Cochran. In basketball, James Lake received a major letter, while Albert Cochran and George McCormick received minor letters. The class was well represented in track, but none of the boys received a letter. Our talented members took their places in the orchestra as if they had been accustomed to such work. Members of our class became members of various clubs. Many succeeded along the intellectual line, and took a leading place on the Honor Roll. Amelia Lippert and Webster Barthelemy were the repre- sentatives in the Midland Trail Meet for Latin and Algebra, respective- ly. Both were successful in winning first place. Abernathy, Annabelle Fish, Ruth Newlin, Steven 151112 anhnmhitr mg ,N M Hnlumr Illnur When the second year of our existence in B. T. H. S. rolled around, some were missing. However, the rest of us took up our work and when the call for football and basketball again came, our boys respond- ed. Those who received a letter in football Cthe only branch of ath- letics completedj were: James Lake, George McCormick, Albert Cochran and Harold Griggs. Oliver Woods kindly assented to again become president of the class, and Harold Griggs, secretary and treasurer, with Webster Barthelemy as vice president. , The two remaining years will be marked with achievements, and will pass quickly. The class will grow in spirit, in intellect, and we hope in numbers. Our duties and obligations will greatly increase, but it is our aim to perform them to the best of our ability. We hope to depart one of the best loved classes of B. T. H. S. WEBSTER BARTHELEMY. soPHoMoRE CLASS ROLL Abernathy, Frances Angle, Leonard Baird, Carl Barthelemy, Webster Bellenger, Marguerite Boyd, Grace Brausa, Paul Brown, Martha Brown, Marjorie Brunson, Freeman Buckley, Bernice Burgart, Monzelle Caldwell, Herbert Cessna, Garnet Chaplin, Thelma Chapman, Helen Cochran, Albert Cochran, Rex Cooper, Frances Corrie, Hazel Corrie, Helen Corrie, Linder Corrie, Sheldon Crowder, Helen Curts, Hansel Dale, Nathan Denton, Loraine Dewhirst, Evelyn Dutton, Forrest Elliot, Reva Foulk, Josephine Freeman, Helen Gehret, Goldie Griggs, Harold Hawkins, Martha Henderson, Harry Hobbs, Herman Hobbs, Edna Holloway, Evalyn Hotsinpiller, Arthur Hughes, Cordelia Huston, Lillian Jansen, Helen Jones, Ralph Wright, Herbert Kane, Florence Lake, James Lanker, Lawrence LaPlue, Dale Level, Dale T ewis, Alvin Lewis, Beatrice Lewis, Orville Leighty, Agnes Lippert, Amelia McCally, Jesse McGurk, Ansel Malosh, Violet Mayfield, Paul Michael, Mary Parker, Mae Parker, Gladis Patton, William Pennybaker, Ca ptolia Petty, Estel Poland, Geneva Poland, Sherman Rankin, James Reed, Carol Schemerhorn, Monroe Schillsot, Joseph Seed, Doris Simms, Mildred Simms, Russel Skinner, Paul Skinner, Pauline Starkman, Phillip Stivers, Fae Stivers, Mae Stone, Elizabeth Thompson, Dorthy Thorn, Harold Vanatta, Arthur Weedon, Beulah Welton, Gladis Welton, Hershel Willey, Fern Willis, Lenora Wiswall, Edwin Woods, Oliver ?Ll15?Q,m.ll.!l'T.-- , , A -,.--l5PMl'l3E THE FRESHMEN CLASS lt was a great day at B. T. H. S. when the gates of Learning were thrown open and one hundred timid little freshmen dared to enter. Half of them had graduated from Tracy School the preceding May. The other half was from the surrounding rural schools, while a few came from distant parts unknown. For the first few days there was the usual amount of confusion and mix-ups. After the class was well under way and organized, an election of officers was held. Maxine Hancock was elected president, Charles Lydy vice president, and Joseph Griggs secretary and treasurer. Class colors of blue and gold were chosen. The first appearance of the freshmen before the public was Home-Com- ing day, when they staged a mock football game, which was supposedly broadcasted over the radio through station B. T. H. S. November the sixth, the class held a party in the high school gymnasium, and every- body had a high old time. As for athletics a dozen or more of the freshmen boys went out for the noon-league baseball team. In football six of the class joined the Scrubs. Two received their football letters, while the others showed symptoms of being letter men in two or three years. Some of the fresh- men went.out for noon-league basketball. Six or more joined the freshmen basketball team. . iv Q.r,v... -c Lai- e ...r-,.----,r,,L1H9Q1mgFe,1E In the social activities the Zetetic Club initiated a dozen. or more of the class. A great many of the freshmen boys joined the Agriculture Club, and about an equal number of girls joined the Home Economics Club. All of the freshmen girls joined the Sunshine Society. The Portonian staff claimed three of the classmen as reporters. The class of '29 is the first class to have members who have made two grades a year at the Bridgeport Public Schools. The report of the first six weeks showed six on the Honor Roll, the second six weeks seven reached that goal. The class is ably advised by Miss Hendrickson, Mr. Manz and Mr. Housel. MAXINE HANCOCK, '29, FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Abernathy, Helen Bailey, Wilmetta Baldwin, Mary Berlin, Frances Brian, Lucretia Borland, Robert Brunson, Virgil Burgart, Madaline Catt, Irene Cook, Dannie Crawford, Max Cooper, Vera Corrie, Mary Cox, Catherine Crowder, Hazel Curts, Frank Dale, Glenn Diver, Bernard Doss, Lillian Drake, Mildred Drake, Lela Eilar, Pauline Elliot, Garland Ernst, Carl Ernst, Charles Esch, Ruth Fornshell, Clinton Finley, Frances First, Agnes Gehret, Gennivee Gilliatt, Mary Griggs, Joe Gross, Della Hancock, Maxine Harris, Howard Headley, Bessie Heath, isolene Hensley, Bessie Hess, Louise Hess, Sheldon Hobbs, Stanley Hoover, Robert Hotsinpiller, Arthur Hunt, Ruby Hutchinson, June irwin, Helen Irwin, John Jenner, Viola Johnson, Benetta Kane, Charlotte Lewis, Ellis Laughlin, Iris Lewis, Bessie lydy, Charles McNew, Thelma Means, Marvin Mercer, Tyrus Miles, Ogle Moore, Raymond Morehead, Mildred Newell, Willie Oney, Winifred Pennington, Elsie Pepple, Lucille Petty, Robert Pond, Ruby Potts, Goldie Prout, Bernadine Ralston, Lucille Rice, Marcella Robinson, Flossie Rigall, Kellie Ritchie, Chester Roberson, Gaylord Roberts, Clay Saylor, Marjorie Sharrett, Gertrude Stoltz, Edith Stout, Sarah Elizabeth Stone, Clarence Sutton, Harriett Taggart, Earl Thompson, Robert Vandermark, Beulah Walsh, Evannah Welch, Oscar Wetterow, Forrest Wells, Mary Western, Bessie Western, Homer Westall, Calvin Williams, Robert Wirey, Neenah Woodruff, Helen Z xx xx . u Elllxlsemfrwlmgtwe tort ABTA Hnlumv if HIII' r'.:... i THE ANNUAL STAFF Editor in Chief ........... Joe Fitzpatrick Assistant Editor in Chief ..... Helen Baker Business Manager ......... Clifford Gray Assistant Business Manager--Marcia Seed Calendar ..........-.. Katherine Homan Activities ................. Ferne Drake Athletics .................. Ralph Irwin Alumni Editor ..-....... Rosamond Rigall Jokes .................... Frances Seed Snapshot Editor ....... Frances Whittaker Assistant Snapshot Editor-Donald Spencer Assistant Snapshot Editor .... Mae Parker Art Editor ................. James King Assistant Art Editor .... William Starkman Senior Editor ............... Mary Abell Junior Editor .......... Sarah Ellen Oney Sophomore Editor---Webster Barthelemy Freshman Editor ........ Maxine Hancock Typist ................... Loretta Foulk Faculty Advisor ........... Marie Dobyns Two years ago the last edition of the regular annual was published. Last year's Senior class published the Flashes of '25. Early in the fall the Class of '26 decided to publish an annual. Work began imme- diately. The staff has worked hard and has been willingly supported by the entire Senior class. It is the sincere hope of the staff that the book pleases each and everyone. MQ?'-MQ------ -s - ss... - , - eeees oA- --- --.. --EEE-U,Q111E PORTONIAN STAFF Editor in Chief ........ Katherine Homan Assistant Editor in Chief ..... Helen Baker Business Manager ............. Joe Diver Society Editor ..... ..... F erne Drake Sports Editor ............ Joe Fitzpatrick Exchange Editor ........... Vera Dodson Music Editor ......... Frances Whittaker Joke Editor ............... Oliver Woods Joke Editor ............ Josephine Foulk Scout Editor ................ Donald Cox Scout Editor--- ------- Lorena Ameter Reporter ----------------- Frances Seed Reporter -------------- Maxine Hancock Reporter ---------------- Sarah E. Stout Reporter ----------------- Charles Lydy Typist ------------------- Loretta Foulk Faculty Advisor ----------- Marie Dobyns For the past two years the Portonian has sent two delegates each year to the Illinois Press Association meeting, which is held in Cham- paign in November. In 1924 Katherine Homan and Helen Baker repre- sented the school. In 1925 Frances Whittaker and Maxine Hancock were sent. A picnic was held at Stivers Springs in the spring of 1925 with hopes of making the Portonian picnic an annual affair. The study of several text books on newspaper writing was began this spring. The Portonian is striving toward a higher goal. , av EQai l1l g weve 1- gg Hnlume ilinur RADIO CLUB The Radio Club was organized in 1923, under the direction of Mr. Ricker. Membership was limited to those taking either Chemistry or Physics. The club has grown in size and popularity. At the beginning of the year the following officers were elected: Ralph Irwin, presidentg Ferne Drake, vice presidentg Frances Seed, secretary and treasurer. New members are taken in each year. Meet- ings are held every two weeks. After business has been discussed, the members give talks on the radio, and tune in on some fine programs. Last year the club purchased a Super Heterodyne Radiola. The instrument was paid for by money obtained from selling Eskimo pies at basketball games. The club is continuing that project this year. Within the next five years the club intends to install a power broadcaster. The student body listened to President Coolidge's address to the American Legion Convention in the assembly, but the experiment was not very successful. The loud speaker has not enough volume to be heard easily in all parts of the room. The club is planning to purchase an amplifier in order that the entire school may share in the benefits of the radio. The last meeting of the year is purely social. Mr. Ricker is the factulty advisor. He has done much to give the club members a know- ledge of the radio, which is esential to any well informed person in this age. Eine mtg mhrtv Wg Mhgwvmg W Hnlumy Zllnur AGRICULTURE CLUB The Agricultural Club was first organized in 1918 by Mr. Hender- son. Membership in the club is open only to members of the agricul- tural classes. Initiation is held at the first meeting of the club in September. At this time the freshmen and other candidates wishing to join are initiated and officers are chosen for the coming year. The officers for this year are: Conway Gariepy, president, and William Buchanan, secretary and treasurer. The only social event of the year was the Father and Son Banquet, held in the gymnasium, December 4. The banquet is an annual affair and is much enjoyed by the boys and their fathers. The dairy, which was established several years ago, is taken care of by agriculture members. The members furnish many of the towns- people with milk. The cows are taken to the Lawrence County Fair, along with other exhibits such as grain, fruit and vegetables. In the spring seeds are planted and tended by the boys. They also make trips over the country visiting the different dairies and stock farms. Delegates were sent to Champaign to take part in a judging con- test last spring. M1Q1 !?H Q , Pulumv ilinur SUNSHINE SOCIETY The Sunshine Society was organied in 1923 under the direction of Miss Smith and Miss Henry. The object of such an organization among high school girls is to keep active among the girls the spirit of good citizenship, the best school loyalty and genuine helpfulness. The activities of the past three years have made for this organiza- tion a place on the school calendar. The first event on the calendar was the initiation party. This year it was given on the lawn at the home of Velma Skinner. Practically all Freshmen with a few upper classmen were initiated. One hundred and ninety girls and faculty members were present. On November 13 the play, Nan the Nymph, was successfully pre- sented and replenished the treasury for the annual Christmas party. The Christmas party for the kiddies was given December 19. The Senior girls as usual were the hostesses. After a big chicken dinner, each child received from Santa Claus two gifts, a toy and a useful gift, such as gloves, cap or stockings. On March 26 the school party for faculty and students was given in honor of the athletic boys. This year a real kid party with a real kid movie 'nd ever'thing was the program. In 1924 and 1925 the Bridgeport Sunshine Society accepted the in- vitation of the Indiana State Sunshine Society to meet with them in con- vention. This year the local girls are hoping to organize some other chapters in Illinois so that an Illinois State Convention may soon materialize. To acquaint advisors and girls from nearby schools with this organization the Sunshine girls have planned a May Day breakfast in their honor. During the year flowers have been sent to cheer those who have been ill. The girls sent eighteen dollars to the Riley Memorial Hospital Fund in Indianapolis. The sale of Red Cross stamps' in the high school was managed by the Sunshine Girls. Besides the presentation of the play, the girls sold football badges, boxes of Christmas cards and McCalls subscriptions to furnish funds for the years program. The Cabinet this year consists of: Helen Baker, presidentg Ruth Bedford, vice president, Velma Skinner, secretary, Ferne Drake, treas- urerg Mae Parker, flower chairman, Doris King, ways and means, Frances Whittaker, Christmas party chairman. , Av m11111,e11EWl'L1L,--- ..... - WW-1-c,1,,c-,-c THE ORCHESTRA Until 1926 the musical department of the High School was not as highly developed as the other departments and organizations were. During that year an orchestra was formed consisting of fourteen members. The next fall this department was dropped, but again in 1918 it was re-organized under the leadership of Professor Schiffer- stein. In November of the same year, Mrs. J. C. Whittaker took charge of the Orchestra. In the following March the first public recital was given. This recital has been placed on the school calendar as an annual event for the past nine years. The membership yearly increased until in 1919 the enrollment numbered twenty-eight. In 1923 the Orchestra boasted of the largest class, there being thirty-eight students. In 1925 and 1926 the member- ship has somewhat decreased, but the efficiency has greatly increased. This is due, primarily, to the fact that the members are more or less experienced in orchestral work. The Orchestra numbers twenty-eight this year. In 1922 an impromptu program was given during the Tournament, which received much praise from the visiting schools. In 1924 the Orchestra accepted an invitation to give a recital in the M. E. church at Lawrenceville. In April, 1926, a very informal program was given in the afternoon, called An Afternoon with the Opera. i3iQiBil.mllFPL,.,. .... -.--.--W-1,-w- , 1 .... fmlililgnfslqgr I DEBATING TEAM The question for debate this year was: t'Resolved, that the proposed Child Labor Amendment should be adopted by the United States. The question was upheld on the affirmative by Joseph Diver, Rosa- mond Rigall and Clair Shurtleff. The negative team was composed of Donald Cox, Vivian Brown and Joseph Fitzpatrick. Bridgeport, Lawrenceville and Mt. Carmel met in a triangular de- bate on February 26. Our affirmative defeated Mt. Carmel's negative, 2 to 1, while our negative gained a 3 to 0 victory over Lawrenceville's affirmative. The next debate was a dual with Hurst on March 23. Our affirma- tive traveled to Hurst, and came back with a 2 to 1 victory. The nega- tive remained at home and once more gained the unanimous decision of the judges. Mt. Carmel, Edgeworth and Bridgeport were held to be tied for the district championship, each team having 10 judges decisions to its credit, although we had not lost a debate. A triangular debate was held at Flora on April 24, to determine the district championship. Mrs. Lydy is the debating coach and deserves much commendation for the excellent record made by the debating team this year. Blqggnh lyljitr gr g mg V Hnlumr Jlinur ZETETIC CLUB The Zetetic Club was organized in 1921, with but few members. Each year the membership has increased and at the present time there are fifty members. This is a literary club, the main object of which is to stimulate inteiest in literary work, especially debating and parlia- mentary usage. The Midland Trail speakers and the Debating team are generally members of this organization. The club meets every other Monday night, and interesting programs are given. The regular meetings are supplemented by special parties. The first social event was the Hallowe'en party. Shortly before Christ- mas the Radio and Zetetic Clubs combined to give a very enjoyable and interesting affair. Another party was given on Valentine's day. The second annual St. Patrick's Day banquet, given in honor of the debating teams, was the biggest and most formal event of the year. The Flat Rock Literary Society extended an invitation to the Zetetic Club to visit them at one of their meetings. The Zetetic accepted and on March 22 the club motored to Flat Rock and gave an interesting program. A return invitation was issued to Flat Rock and their society visited the Zetetic Club of Bridgeport at their next meeting. The officers for this year Were: President, Joseph Diverg vice president, Rosamond Rigallg secretary and treasurer, Oliver Woods. Mrs. Lydy has been the advisor for the past three yearsf Elm, annul?-http F M, g Hnlumr Zllnur HOME ECONOMIC CLUB The Home Economic Club is an organization for the girls belonging to the Domestic Science departments. Miss Seed, the Domestic Science teacher, has charge of the club. i The meetings are held bi-weekly on Monday evening after school. A program committee arranges a program that will interest the girls at that particular time. The first semester they studied the life of Ellen H. Richards, the founder of the Home Economic Work. A chapter was given at each meeting by different members. First Aid work was taken up by the club. This was something new to them and proved interesting as well as beneficial to the girls. On April 9 in the gymnasium, the girls gave a Mothers Party in honor of their mothers. They wished the mothers to know more de- finitely the club and its work. One of the best features of the program was the Evolution of Costume showing the many changes of dress. A joint meeting with the Ladies Home Economic Club of the city was held the latter part of April. A great deal was learned of their work and the organization of their club. The officers are: Mary LaPlue, presidentg Alta Newton, vice presi- dentg May Parker, secretary and treasurerg Edna Hobbs, chairman of the program committee. .,.. .... - nrkkiffizillfyf ln .4 NAN THE NYMPH The Sunshine Society gave the first play of the year on November 13. The play was notable for the unique setting in an old light house. Miss Smith trained the cast in a capable manner. The proceeds from the play were used in defraying the expenses of the annual Christmas party for the children of the city. PROFESSOR PEPP The Seniors presented their first play on December 10. Professor Pepp had an unusual plot and a collegiate atmosphere . It was re- plete with ridiculous and amusing situations. The play scored a big hit before a large audience. Mrs. Odum was the director. - Es1r3111.i1i1E11i1sg.,,-r,,-mrw,r. W., -T T .... ---liimzxgfmlir HER HUSBAND'S VVIFE Her Husband's Wife was Well given by the Junior class to an appreciative audience on April 23. The play was a story of a young Wife who believed herself to be near death. After choosing an unat- tractive second wife for her husband, the real wife became very jealous. Proceeds from the play Went to meet the expenses of the Junior-Senior banquet. Mrs. Lydy very ably coached the play. .YNY .Qi BABS Babs is to be given as the second senior class play on May 26. The plot involves a modern girl, who is much annoyed by parental restraints. She sets out to make her own way and many amusing and exciting events take place. The play is to be coached by Miss Lytle. . -1 Eliggnitmlygggg v ,YW Hnlumr illnur MIDLAND TRAIL The Lincoln Trail was organized in 1913, four schools participating in the event, namely: Flora, Olney, Bridgeport and Lawrenceville. The meets were held at Flora, Olney, Bridgeport and Lawrenceville, respectively. After a few years this was discontinued and then in 1922 it was reorganized under its present nanie, Midland Trail. The first meet was held at Lawrenceville, next Flora, tnen Olney and Bridgeport. This was organized Ior the purpose ol promoting and encouraging the development of the students through competitive contests in in- tellectual subjects and athletics. Examinations are given in Plane Geometry, Algebra, Latin, lfhysics, Chemistry and American History. The examinations are given in the morning, the athletic contests in the afternoon and the literary contests are held at night. Last year the meet was held at Bridgeport. We had won the cup for two years, but last year Olney succeeded in scoring iirst by a total of 85 1-16 points, Bridgeport coming for second with 72 1-3, Flora third with 51 1-2, and Lawrenceville Iourth with 5 points. Amelia Lippert took first in Latin, Webster Barthelemy first in Algebra, Katherine Homan first in American History, Dessa Fiscus second in Chemistry, and Sarah Ellen Oney third in Plane Geometry. Bridgeport had to be content with second in the track meet with Olney winning first. Landis, of Olney, broke all former records for the fifty and hundred yard dash by 1-10 of a second. McMichael, of Law- renceville, smashed the record for the broad jump by 2 3-4 inches. Schofield placed second in the mile run Joiner first in discus, and Dew- hirst third, Joiner first and Caldwell third in javelin throw, Dewhirst took second and Seithel third in shot put, Buchanan and Kemper tied for first in high jump Bridgeport and Flora tied for first, and Olney for second in pole vault. Olney carried home the relay cup. Before the night program Olney was leading with a total of 72 2-3 points, Bridgeport second with 58 1-3, Lawrenceville third with 37 and Flora fourth with 27. Seithel's solo received second place, the quartette third, Diver third for oration. Blanche Huston placed second for dramatic reading, and Evelyn Gilmore and Vaugh, of Lawrenceville, tied for second in humorous reading. A large circulating cup is given for winning the meet. If a school wins the meet three consecutive years it may keep the cup. 'Olney must win the meet the next two years if the cup becomes her permanent possession. Blur amh whjte - M A u w Hnlumv illnur ALUMNI Staunch and true Alumni-that's what Old Bridgeport has! Every school activity is supported by the former graduates from Bridgeport High. The upholding of our high standards and ideals rests on the Alumni as much as it does on the students and they, quite aware of the fact, are always ready to support their Alma Mater. The first graduating class of Bridgeport High School was in 1896. There were only two in the class but the number has gradually increas- ed and in 1905 there were nine in the class. At this time this High School was not an accredited one and due to this fact there were no graduates between 1905 and 1910. By 1910 a township high school was completed and there was one graduate that year. In 1911 Bridge- port Township High School became accredited and since then has pro- duced a graduating class with numbers constantly increasing. Many different occupations have been chosen by the alumni. Some of them have decided to continue their education in colleges and uni- versities, others are clerks, bookkeepers, stenographers, nurses, den- tists, doctors, farmers, garage owners, and some that have finished their university work have become members of the faculty of our own high school. Every year a banquet is given to the graduating class by the Alumni. The event is not only enjoyed by the graduating class but also by the members of the Alumni. It is an occasion when they have the oppor- tunity to get together and recall the happy days that they spent in B. T. H. S. The Alumni have organized and elected officers to their own or- ganization, the officers being: Miss Catherine Lytle, presidentg Mr. Marion Seithel, vice president, and Miss Mabel Cook, secretary and treasurer. r -f . 4 I , Q ot. . .. .... 1 -LTL . .. ..... , Halymliglir CALENDAR Sept. 1. What a lot of Freshmen-Lost! Strayedl Stolen! Sept. 2. Lucille Pepple forgot how to get out of the assembly. Had quite a time getting headed in the right direction. Sept. 3. Some still getting misplaced, not all Freshies either. Chig Gray couldn't find his English class. Sept. 4. First week up. Ain't work awful? Sept. 7. Began to seat us today. Bill Buchanan and Bob Tracy given front seats first thing. Save a lot of trouble. Sept. 8. Big Fair starts today. No school. Goody. Sept. 9. 10c a throw Come try your luck-get a nigger baby! Come on Donald, get one for Bessie. Sept. 10. The big day. Ooh, what a lot of people. Look at Miss Hendrickson riding on the swings. Sept. 11. Well, good-bye Fair. See you next year. Yes, William and Louise enjoyed it very much, thank you. Sept. 14. The week after. Oh! wasn't it grand? Sept. 15. Classes organized today. Juniors surely don't think much of girlsg they elected all boys-oh, well, the Sunshine Girls got even with them, they elected all girls. Sept. 16. Miss Schrader's having quite a time trying to maintain her official dignity. Sept. 17. Charles Christy and Harriett Sutton are getting real chummy. Wonder if it will be a case like Bessie and Donald ? Sept. 18. Big fire last night. Miss Lytle there in kid curlers and mud pack. Another illusion gone to the dogs. First Portonian came out today. Sept. 21. Our worthy faculty is causing much comment, especially Miss Schrader and Mr. Housel. Miss Seed and Mr. Kirk made a cun- ning couple, too, didn't they? Sept. 22. Pep meeting this morning. Tryouts for yell leaders. Lorena demonstrated Pavlowa's latest hops and flops. Sept. 24. Well, 1've decided on my career, I'm going to China. Mrs. McLeod told us today you only had to take a bath once a year. Sept. 25. Mrs. Helm, who was Mrs. Wilson's private secretary at the time of the war, talked to us today. Very interesting. Sept. 28. Beat Albion last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howells gave a demonstration in glass blowing. Pretty bubbles in the air. Sept. 29. The Freshmen initiation for Sunshine girls out at Skin- ner's. Everything real pretty-girls included. Sept. 30. Bernard Diver helped the janitor clean the floor by stretching his noble length between the Freshman rows. Oct. 1. Ham told us all about football today. Now we know what a safety, punt and the pigskin means-or ought to. Oct. 2. Second Portonian out. Beat Palestine this afternoon. Those freshies sure are stepping on it. Bernard made a touch down already. Oct. 5. Everyone met with his faculty advisor today. Learned how to study ? ? ? ? Zetetic tonight. Those naughty Foulk girls and Rosamond, too, stepping out with Joe, George and Bruce. Oct. 6. Mr. Manz is papa this morning. Wonder how it feels? Don Cox gave a talk on the Shenandoah disaster at 10:10. Blur auth mhitv v W H 1 Hnlnme illnur Oct. 1. Riley day program at 10:10 today. Jack Rohr, Boy Scout leader, gave an interesting talk at 3 115. Oct. 8. Got out of school at noon today-none tomorrow either- teacher's meeting at Olney. Oct. 12. Freshies planning a party-my aren't they big? No more vacations 'till Thanksgiving. Oct. 13. Met with our advisors again this morning. Talked on manners. As the Negro preacher said- Do as I tell you, not as I do. . Oct. 14. A rousing pep meeting at 10:10. The Sunshine girls are selling badges for the Homecoming game. Oct. 15. A cute play given at 10:10. His New Partner. Wasn't Jiggsie the cutest thing? Oct. 16. Homecoming! What a crowd. It didn't rain-it poured! Beat Mt. Carmel 14-0-hurrah! First time in three years. Oct. 19. The Zetetic held their meeting tonight-so did the Ag. club. Stingy old things, they wouldn't share their refreshments. y Oct. 20. Did you ever-Rabbit Bellinger connecting up his Bunsen burner with the water faucet lt burned fine. Oct. 21. Big pep meeting at 10:10. Getting ready to beat Olney, Friday. Oct. 22. Seniors started their sale of tickets for the Hallowe'en party. The Freshmen are very excited. Oct. 23. Classes started at 8 :15, so we could get out in time to go to the football game at Olney. They beat us 13-0, but anyway, we made one touchdown and they wouldn't count it. Oct. 26. Gee, Miss Hendrickson is still in the assembly. Wonder how much longer we must suffer? Oct. 27. Fire-Fire-Oh, no, it was only a drill. Radio initiated their new members tonight. Oct. 28. Of all the funny looking sights! Did you see those girls with black all over their chins and noses? Result of initiations, I heard. Oct. 29. Mervin Pace and Mae Parker have decided it's very con- venient to have the two seats together. Oct. 30. Boys all met in the gym at 10:10. Now, boys, after this we expect you to always hold the door open for the ladies. Oct. 31. A-Oh-what a clammy hand-gee don't the gym look nice-everyone's masked cute, too. Whew, what good pumpkin pie. Had aswell time at the party-Good night. Nov. 2. Fat Brian's getting nerves --he broke three tubes and a funnel in chemistry. Did she turn you down? Nov. 3. Senator McKinley spoke this afternoon. Sure fine.- Senior pictures. Nov. 4. Gosh, Mr. Kirk was sure peeved with Bob and Don today. How does it feel to be shaken, Don '? Nov. 5. The Three Pigs, a side-splitting comedy, was given here in the gym by the Woman's Club. Nov. 6. School out at 2:30 so we could go to the game at Flat Rock. Beat 'em, too! Nov. 9. Oh, hum-Monday morning. Nov. 10. Whew, Mr. Ricker's chemistry classes made chlorine. Radio Club met tonight-Hasn't Joe got the best looking limousine? Nov. 11. Of all the nerve! Mr. Henderson asked us if we all took a bath once a week. Nov. 12. Mr. Kirk staged a cute little program at 10:10. Nov. 13. Nan the Nymph tonight-Fine-big crowd. Blur ann Qhijgnw Wg W Hnlumv iliuur Nov. 16. Constitutional week. Prof. Happy spoke at 11:15. He's sure good at waking 'em up--eh, Joe? Nov. 18. Sarah Ellen Oney and Joe Diver gave current events. Nov. 19. Better the Teacher, Better the School day. Nov. 20. Six weeks tests over! E. B. gone-Mr. Kirk asserting his authority. Nov. 23 Isn't-Stone the cutest thing? He's so tall and manly looking for a Freshman. Nov. 24. Pep meeting at 10:10. Getting tuned up for the Thanks- giving game. Nov. 25. Thanksgiving program. Grade cards Cwheel out for Thanksgiving. Pep meeting this eaening. Wonder why a bunch of kids wanted to have it down in Lukin C ?J. Nov. 26. Beat Lawrenceville 13-0. Nov. 30. Mary Gillet looked awfully sleepy this a. m. Must have been out late again-eh, Bob? Dec. 1. Bill talked to Louise. Dec. 2. Louise talked to Bill. Dec. 3. A very clever Christmas program. Red Wilkes sure ex- pects a lot of Santa. Dec. 4. Big pep meeting for the first basketball game. Dec. 7. Heard President Coolidge speak over the radio at 11 :15. Dec. 8. Senior play cast gave a little sketch from Professor Peppf' Dec. 9. Football letters awarded. Professor Pepp a grand suc- cess. Dec. 10. No school tomorrow. Teacher's Institute. Dec. 14. Sunshine girls had meeting to plan for their Christmas party. Dec. 15. Big pep meeting at 10:10. Beat Flat Rock tonight 24-12. Dec. 16. Oh-look at all the pretty holly wreaths the Seniors are selling. Dec. 17. Mr. Manz put on a very clever program at 10:10. Dec. 18. Big six page Christmas issue of the Portonian today. Dec. 21. Wasn't that an awful game with Mt. Carmel? The only good thing was the cute fellows, said Rosetta. Dec. 22. Snow ! I -Oh, boy! Now I know Santa will get here. Dec. 23. Hurrah! all out for Christmas. 1 9 2 6 ' Jan. 4. Back again. Look at all the Christmas neckties and socks. A rainbow come to earth. Jan. 5. All the college gang have departed. Gee, ain't it dead? Jan. 6. Rosamond Rigall is trying to get the board to teach the Philippine language the second semester. Jan. 8. Advisory meeting at 10:10. Talked on college entrance requirements. Jan. 11. Miss Hendrickson presented a very clever program in the assembly at 10:10. Jan. 12. Beat Lawrenceville! I'll say we did, too, 22-2. Jan. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbit Cformerly Martha Brissenden of B. T. H. SJ entertained at 10:10 Unusually good. Jan. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Manz at the Breakfast Table was pre- sented at 10:10. Mr. Manz is such a kind looking person you wou1dn't think it of him, would you '? Glue sinh white Mm Hnlume Zllnur Jan. 15. Dr. and Mrs. Mangum wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucretia, to-?. The wedding will take place April 1. Jan. 18. Little Mary and Miss Paul extended to us an invitation to attend the evangelistic services at the new Methodist church. . Jan. 19. Big pep meeting. Win the Wabash Valley Tournament! Jan. 20. Oh, Gee, 1'm a nervous wreck over semesters. I don't see any sense in them anyway, do you ? Jan. 21. Oh-Chemistry-General Science, English. Jan. 22. Ohh-oh-Whew-Hurrah-they're over. Jan. 25. Semester grades almost funked geometry. Little Mary and Miss Paul talked again. Jan. 26. Everyone turned out to church tonight. Jan. 27. What's that-you don't say so? Who'd thought Miss Hendrickson and Mr. Kirk would ever step out ?! Jan. 28. Horrors! Hoop Dewhirst tried to steal the chemistry barometer today! Jan. 29. Portonian out today. Wonder who'll be the Junior car- nival queen? Feb. 1. Lux is eighteen now and the mystery's solved. Louis Bloom is the lucky Q?J man. Feb. 2. Mary LaPlue spends her sixth period sleeping. Oh, yes, Si is home. Feb. 3. Was that an earthquake? Guess not, E. B. just fell down. Feb. 4. Mr. Kroeger entertained us with an excellent musical program. Feb. 5. Beat Mt. Carmel! Well, did-I'm not so sure. Feb. 8. Look at all those cute little ladders. The annual staff is starting its campaign. Feb. 9. Mr. Ricker was heard whistling Here Comes the Con- quering Hero. Feb. 10. Everyone had their pictures taken for the annual today. Wasn't Mr. Housel and Miss Schrader cute? Feb. 11. Charlie Kirk and Mary Abell stepping out-what's this world coming to? V Feb. 12. Beat Sumner! I'll say we did 22-18. Feb. 15. Zetetic valentine party. Feb. 17. Radio party tonight. Gerry was badly in need of a strong masculine arm to protect her after seeing The Phantom of the Opera. , Feb. 18. Candidates for the carnival queen were chosen. Buy votes for your girl. Feb. 19. Mr. Quaintance spoke at 10:10 on Stop, Look, Listen l Feb. 22. Maxine Shull ahead in the race for queen, due to Don Willie's purchase of a date. Feb. 23. Beat Lawrenceville! We did 28-38. Feb. 4. Independent Tournament began here today. Feb. 25. First debate this afternoon. Feb. 26. Last game of the season. Dog-gone. March 1. Helen Baker was crowned carnival queen Saturday ni ht. gMarch 2. Mr. Ricker's absent. All the chemistry students are re- joicing in their vacation. Elm, sinh whim, Hnlume ilinur March 3. The high school has installed a new saw mill. Hoop Dewhirst has charge of it sixth hour. March 4. All out for the Tournament-Hurray! March 6. Mt. Carmel won the Tournament. Irwin, Gariepy and Cross made the all star. March 8. Back to school. Connie Gariepy is sick. March 9. Mrs. Gray CMiss Lingenfelterj is teaching today, in Miss Ricker's place. n March 10. American Legion Minstrel Show tonight. Wasn't Ham a monkey? March 11. Miss Smith's Reviews class had a last day of school. Yum, yum! March 12. Grade school operetta tonight. Fine. March 15. Snow-Better put the moth ball back in your silk socks, Ham. March 16. Radio meeting tonight, yum, yum. They're going to give a banquet. March 17. Look at the green bows. Didn't you like them, Mr. Henderson, or are you a collector of curios? March 18. Eight of our letter men were awarded membership in the International Athletic Scholastic Society. March 19. Orchestra recital this evening. Unusually good, but a small crowd. March 22. Pep meeting and basketball letter awarded. Mr. Lackey of Lawrenceville spoke this afternoon. March 23. The Zetetic Club went to Flat Rock last night. Won- der if that accounts for all the sleepy looks? March 24. The affirmative debate team went to Hurst today and their affirmative came here. We won both debates. March 25. An educational film at 10:10. All together now, let's back them with a-snore. March 26. Sunshine Kid party tonight. Grand time. Yum, yum, lollypops. March 29. Marcia Seed tried to jump out of the chemistry room window today. Carnations please, were her last words. April 1. The mothers gave a banquet for the basketball boys to- nigh! April 9. The Home Economic Club had their party today. Dual track meet with Lawrenceville Cherej. April 15. April 16. evening. April 23. Six weeks examinations. Just one more! Dual track meet with Olney fherel. Junior play this Junior play, Her Husband's Wife. Peachy. May 1. Wabash Valley Meet at Robinson. May 3. Midland Trail Meet. May 8. State Sectional Track Meet. Sunshine gave a Mother's Day reception. 15 May . May 22. May 25. May 27. May 28 May 31. Interscholastic U. of I. Junior-Senior banquet. Senior play, Babs. Excellent. Senior picnic-Hot Dog! . Grade school commencement. Commencement and class day. Farewell! 531545555101 SX w ' '-xy A 'I 'fl Q3 Y.--, , 1 L Z K fi' 7 ,K ' ,Q-.M 2, A , K W X N K Z . nr E!11?,31!.f1E1151Lm.... ,W - fr,fr.-r Hnlvmvlm ' - U. -M. -' , , :DSB if . ' I THE TEAM Captain Brian-Left Tackle. This was the third year for Han on the varsity. He was a bear on defense and on offense made holes for the backs to get through. He was an able leader, and his loss will be felt next year. Leslie Dewhirst--Right Tackle. Whoop, as most people know him, played three years on the varsity. On defense he could usually break through the line and throw the opposing backs for a loss. On the offensive side he could make holes for his backs. He could go back into the back field, and usually carry the ball for good gains. Whoop was a good punter, and could pass with fair accuracy. His place will be hard to fill next year. Conway Gariepy-Full Back. This was Al's first year on the varsity, and at once he proved his ability in the first game, when he skirted the left end for thirty-five yards and a touch-down. As a passer Al could usually place the ball where he wanted it. He was a valuable asset to the team on defense. He was usually on the play on either side of the line. This is his last year and his loss will be felt next fall. George Jones-Right End. Jones played his first year on the varsity and he made good. He was good at getting under punts, thus he kept the ball in the enemy's territory much of the time. Ralph Cunningham-Left End. Ralph is a senior, and this was his second letter year. He could be counted upon to catch a pass as it came near him. m11!?f1 f? mlm - , L- L L- Joseph Diver-Center. To make a long story short he was a great center. On defense there were very few gains made through him, and he covered the whole line backing up every play. He always played a cool game, and in the most critical times Joe passed the ball with great accuracy. He is a junior. Donald Cox-Quarter Back. Coxey was a great field general, and could be depended upon to use the right play at the right time. Beside being the field general, he could carry the ball for good gains on a sweeping end run. He will be with us next year. Albert Cochran-Right Guard. Ab, with his two hundred and fourteen pounds, alongside Dewhirst could stop the best of line plung- ers, and could break through the line and nail the back for a loss. He is a sophomore, and should be better next year than this. Harold Griggs-Left Guard. Another sophomore and no small man. He was good on defense and could open the line for our backs to go through. George McCormick-Left Half Back. Jack could be depended upon to gain, on either a line back, or an end run. The opponents dared not make a pass near him or it would be intercepted. He is a sophomore. James Lake--Right Half Back. Although held back because of a charley-horse, Jim was a valuable man on offense, for he was as good as the best on the receiving end of long passes. Jim is a sophomore. Dale Cross-Back. Dale played regularly last year, but in the summer he was operated upon, and did not get to come out until the season was well under way. He could back the line for a good gain, and was a good defensive man. He is a junior. Lester Gray-Francis Malosh-End and Guard, respectively, are both juniors and both will be great help next year. Gray was there when it came to receiving passes. Bernard Diver, End, and Robert Petty, Half Back, are both fresh- men, and have three years of good football in them. Besides the ones named above there are several others who did not earn letters, but who helped to bring to old B. T. H. S. the best football record she ever had. --f-40? -- FOOTBALL 1925 On September first about thirty-five men reported to Coach Ham- ilton for football. There were nine letter men on the squad, while two other letter men were held out because of injuries. Captain-elect Gray was injured so that it was necessary to choose a new captain. Hanford Brian was the squad's choice. On September twenty-sixth, Albion's powerful team was turned back on her own field, after Gariepy and Dewhirst had each carried the ball for a touch-down. Score: B. T. H. S., 123 Albion, 0. On Friday, October third, Palestine came down to play With the Bulldogs. They went home with a grand total of two, While We had gathered nineteen. Thanks to Bernie Diver, Lake and Dewhirst. On October tenth, with all odds against us, we battled Willow Hill to an 0-0 tie on her own gridiron. Next came the great Home Coming game, with Mt. Carmel as the opponents. In a sea of mud we turned them back by a 14-0 score. Captain Brian, on a blocked punt behind the goal line, and Gariepy, were responsible for the score. . Q mlQQI T, M ggggggg gg Hnlumr illnur On October twenty-third we met Olney, who claimed to have the greatest offense in Egypt. B. T. H. S. also had a claim to greatness, for the strength of defense was not to be denied and Olney was held to thirteen points instead of the fifty that they had predicted. Dewhirst was the outstanding star of the game. Cochran and Gariepy also star- red for B. T. H. S. Score: Olney, 13g B. T .H. S., 0. On the day of Hallowe'en, Captain Brian led his Bulldogs to another victory at Newton. Dewhirst and Cunningham scored in the first quarter, the only scoring in Bridgeport's 13-0 win. Dewhirst was in- jured near the end of the first half, or the score would probably have been different. On November sixth the Bulldogs invaded Flat Rock and turned back Flat Rock's favorites by a 41-0 count. Each of the following got his name on the score sheet: McCormick, Cox, Cross, Yetman, Dewhirst and Gariepy. The latter scored five kicks after touch-downs. On November seventienth, Captain Brian led his men across the river to do battle with the Green and White of Vincennes. The B. T. H. S. team did not play up to the standard, but were able to beat the Alice-town boys 6-0, when Cross caught a pass and ran ten yards for a touch-down. On November twenty-first, Flora's strong team invaded the B. T. H. S. camp, and took back the bacon by a 3-0 score. B. T. H. S. did not play the game as she usually does. Quarter Back Cox was out of most of the game, with an injured wrist. The last game of the season was played on Thanksgiving Day with Lawrenceville. This was the last game in B. T. H. S. suits for Captain Brian, Dewhirst, Jones, Gariepy and Cunningham. The boys practiced hard on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, for they wanted to make up for the defeat handed them by Flora on Saturday. Rain started to fall about noon and it continued through the first half. There were many fumbles in the first half due to the mud cover- ed ball. Neither team gained much and the score at the half was 0-0. For the second half Bridgeport came out with dry sweaters. This must have had an effect, for they marched down the field and about three minutes later Dewhirst carried the ball over for a touch-down from the eight yard line. He also carried it over for the extra point. Score: B. T. H. S., 7, Lawrenceville, 0. In the last quarter Lawrenceville fumbled, and Dewhirst recovered on Lawrenceville's one yard line. On the first play Gariepy carried it over for the second touch-down, the kick failed. Score: B. T. H. S., 13, Lawrenceville, 0. Diver, Cochran and Malosh played a good game in the center of the line, and only once did Lawrenceville gain through here for more than a yard or two. At tackles Captain Brian and Dewhirst played a wonderful defensive game and when Dewhirst was called on to carry the ball, he was usually good for five yards. Cunningham and Jones got their men on end runs, and both got under punts well. In the back field each man played well- Gariepy carried the ball for nice gains on plungesg McCormick gained on the end runsg Cox used good judgment at quarters, and also carried the ball for nice gains, Lake, though hindered by a bad leg, could gain, and he caught passes, which were good for first down. Near the last of the game the entire team was replaced by second team men, and these were able to hold their own with Lawrenceville. Those men who earned letters are: Captain Brian, Dewhirst, Gariepy, Jones, Cunningham, J. Diver, Cox, Cochran, Griggs, Lake, McCormick Cross, Malosh, Gray, Petty and B. Diver. ' nv Msn! M132 W .... .nEl1B'1ElFg1B1f BASKETBALL TEAM Ralph Irwin-Captain-Forward. Butch has been on the varsity for four seasons. Each season has found him playing just a little better game. As captain this season he has been a leader in action as Well as in name. Last season he played floor guard and this season he was moved to forward, thus he was developed into a defensive-offensive man that gave the opponents plenty of trouble. Last year Butch made the all-star selection as a guard and this year he made the all-star selection as a forward. g Conway Gariepy-Center. For the past three seasons Connie has played guard, but this year he was changed to center. At this position he made good, for he was chosen as center and captain on the second all-star team at the tournament. He Was captain in his junior year, and he was picked as guard on the all-star team. Bruce Smith-Forward. This was Bruce's second year of varsity basketball. He was a good shot, and a hard Worker. Bruce is a Senior and his place will be hard to fill. , nr gghgmm g WMAgMgg g M gg Hnlume iilnur Leslie Dewhirst-Guard. This was the third year of varsity basket- ball for Dewey. He was a good back guard and there were very few close up shots made against him. Dewhirst is a Senior and next year's back guard will have to be good to keep up the standard Dewey has set. Mark Shepard-Guard. Mark was declared ineligible last season, so this was his first season with us. He was fast and could get the ball started down the floor before the opponents could get set. He, too, is a Senior. Dale Cross-Guard. Dale made the second all-star team at the tourney. He is a Junior and this was his second season. He was good at defensive and was a dangerous shot. He should be better next year. Donald Spencer-Forward. Don is a Junior and this was his first year on the varsity. He could make his presence felt when in the game. He made himself known against St. Francisville in the tourney. Mervin Pace--Guard. Although lacking in size, Mervin filled the role of floor guard very well. He was a good man on defense and could always be relied upon to score from the field. James Lake-Forward. Jim is just a Sophomore, and has two seasons ahead of him. When he is in the open he is a dead shot. He should be fine next year. Caroll Yetman-Center. Tolly was the substitute for Gariepy. He was scarcely on the second team when the season opened but he improved very rapidly. He is a Junior and should play regularly next year. Albert Cochran-Guard. When Shepard was injured in the Sumner game Cochran stepped in and filled his place like a veteran would. He is a Sophomore and for the next two years should go good. The second team, and the Freshman varsity should be given honor- able mention for the work that they have done. They were out every night giving the varsity all that they needed. They are the makings of the future teams. Such players as B. Diver, Petty and Cook will make the varsity men who do not graduate work hard to keep their places next year. Q?,4. ..,-. - ,WLT . . -Lhyllmilr BASKETBALL '25-'26 About the middle of October Coach Hamilton issued a call for basketball candidates. About fifty fellows, not including football men, answered the call. The letter men from last year were: Captain Irwin, EX-Captain Gariepy, Smith, Cross, Dewhirst and Lake, and those who earned second team letters last year: Spencer, Cochran, Pace, Diver and McCormick. Before the season opened Ham had cut thesquad twice, and again shortly before Christmas. Mark Sheperd, who was declared ineligible last year, came out this year and added a great deal of strength to the team. The first game was played on December 4, at Louisville. This was Louisville's eighth game, our first, and after the first half the endurance began to tell. Captain Irwin and Smith played at forwards, Gariepy at center and Pace and Sheperd at guards. Sheperd played a good game at back guard, and the other four shared the scoring in the defeat of 18-14. On December 11 Captain Irwin led his men to a 19-4 victory at Albion, in the new bulldog suits. The regalar lineup of Irwin, Smith, Gariepy, Pace and Sheperd started, but the shock troops, Spencer, Lake, McCormick and Cross, played a better game. The game was rather rough, three men were disqualified. The next night, the Bulldogs journeyed to Sumner. Sumner got an early lead and held it throughout. Irwin with fifteen points, Smith with four points and Gariepy with one point, made up the Bulldog's total. Score: Sumner 29--B. T. H. S. 20. The following Tuesday, December 15, Captain Irwin and his cohorts invaded Flat Rock. The Bulldogs jumped to an early lead, when Pace caged one, and held it throughout. At -the end of the first quarter with the score 15-1, Hamilton sent the sliocktroops in, but they failed to shock and the score at the third quarter was 15-9. The regulars went back and the final was 24-12 for the Bulldogs. On December 19, Palestine's fine team was taken on, on her own floor, and was let down by a 41-13 score by the Bulldogs. Gariepy was the leading star with 15 points, followed closely by Irwin and Smith with 10 points each. Pace, Sheperd, Dewhirst and Cross played well at guards, they permitted but a few close shots. The first home game was played on December 19, with Mt. Carmel. The first quarter was closely contested, but the second was all Mt. Carmel's and the half score was 17-8 in favor of Mt. Carmel. The second half brought forth the old Bulldog spirit, and the half was all Bridgeport's, but the rally fell short 2 pointsiand the final was 21-23 in favor of Mt. Carmel. On December 23 the Bulldogs invaded Olney to battle the Orange and Black tigers. Up until about the middle of the second quarter it looked like Olney's game, but the Bulldogs sped up and at half time the score was 14-14. The second half the Bulldogs came back and revived an attack that netted them four baskets in quick succession. Olney could not overcome this and had to be satisfied with twenty points to the Bulldogs' twenty-seven. 7 . fu mlIl.. I 1 L-, - -,.. Freelandville, Indiana, came over to play with the Bulldogs on December 29th. The game showed what a break in training would do, and it did not take long to see that the Bulldogs had broken training. The final score was 23-22 in favor of the Bulldogs. On New Year's Eve, the ex-stars of the B. T. H. S., such as Sam Irwin, Red Whittaker, the Bloom brothers, Skinner and Caldwell, thought they could beat the Bulldogs. The first half was close which ended at 11-11, but in the second half the Bulldogs gradually crept away, the third quarter was 14-12 for the Bulldogs, and the final score was 22-17 in favor of the Bulldogs. Irwin, Smith and Gariepy did the scoring, while Cross, Dewhirst and Sheperd played a good defensive game. On Friday, January 8th, the Bulldogs invaded Hutsonville. But due to a small floor and a good team were defeated by a 23-19 score. At the half the score was 18-7 in favor of Hutsonville, so the game was much better from the Bulldogs' viewpoint, in the last half. On Saturday, January 9th, Flora's undefeated team came over and met with the first reverse of the season. Flora was ahead at the half 11-10, but at the start of the second half Smith made seven points in rapid succession and the Bulldogs won 21-17. On Tuesday, January 2th, Lawrenceville came over to battle our Bulldogs. We won from Lawrenceville three times last year and want- ed to make it four in a row. The Bulldogs started fast and had the score 5-0 at the first quarter and the half ended at 11-1 for the Bull- dogs. The second half was a repeater of the first and the game ended at 23-2 in favor of the Bulldogs. Lawrenceville failed to score a field basket. Friday, January 15th, we played Flat Rock for the second time. Never before has Flat Rock beaten B. T. H. S. in basketball. This game was no exception. The seconds played the first three quarters of the game and the Bulldogs won 29-11. The next night Palestine came down for a return game. There was quite a bit of improvement in their playing but the Bridgeport won 41-23. In our next game we met Palestine for the third time, in the Wabash Valley Tournament, after a hard battle we beat them by a 29-31 score. In the afternoon of the same day we lost a hard fought game to Mt. Carmel by a 41-33 score. On Friday, February 5th, we played Mt. Carmel for the third time. The game was at Mt. Carmel. After the first half it could be told who would be winner. Mt. Carmel won 44-20. On Saturday night we met Louisville for the second time. The first half was 11-12 for the Bulldogs, but the second half was ours, with the score 25-12. Ham sent in the second team and the final was 25-18 in favor of the Bulldogs. On the next Tuesday the Bridgeport team invaded Flora. The Flora boys had improved since the last time we had played them. Score 32-20 for Flora. On Friday, February 12th, Sumner was taken on, on our floor, and let down by a 22-18 score. The result was doubtful until the last minute when the Bulldogs dropped in two baskets. . n ?.!!15.s1Qi1.E!i1L.-..,..... 1- ,mvlumv illmlf On February 13th Robinson came down to battle the Blue and White quintet. The first half ended at 7-6 for the Bulldogs. But the second half the Bulldogs showed the old come-back and won the game by a 24-10 score. Olney was next on our floor. We had defeated them on their floor 27-20. The game looked like it would be close at the start, but after the half, the Bulldogs showed an offensive attack which carried us to a 29-18 victory. The next night Salem was taken into camp by a 20-10 score. We invaded Lawrenceville's den on Tuesday, February 23. This game marked our sixth straight victory over Lawrenceville in the past three years. The game was good all the way through. The half ended 19-15 for the Bulldogs, and the final score was 38-28. Gariepy with 20 points to his credit was the star of the game. Our last game was with Hutsonville on Friday, February 26th. The game was rather slow and the half ended at 14-10 for the Bulldogs. The second half was little better than the first and the final score was 34-18 for the Bulldogs. In the District Tournament we drew West Salem for our first game, which was the third of the tourney. We defeated them on Thursday night. Our next game was on Friday afternoon with Robinson, Whom we defeated by a 23-22 score. We next played St. Francisville on Sat- urday afternoon, and by defeating them we won the right to enter the finals with Mt. Carmel. Mt. Carmel defeated us and thus won the right to play in the Sectional Tourney. Ralph Irwin was picked as a forward on the first AH-Star team, while Conway Gariepy as captain and center and Dale Cross, guard, were on the second team. BASKETBALL RECORD 1925-'26 Louisville ..... 18 B. T. H. S. 14 Albion - - - - 4 B. T. H. S. 19 Sumner - - - - - 29 B. T. H. S. 20 Flat Rock - - - - 12 B. T. H. S. 24 Palestine ..... 13 B. T. H. S. 41 fMt. Carmel .... 23 B. T. H. S. 21 Olney ....... 20 B. T. H. S. 27 flfreelandville, Ind. - 22 B. T. H. S. 23 'kAlumni ...... 17 B. T. H. S. 22 Hutsonville .... 23 B. T. H. S. 19 fFlora ....... 17 B. T. H. S. 21 fLawrenceville - - - 2 B. T. H. S. 23 fFlat Rock ..... 11 B. T. H. S. 29 fPalestine ..... 23 B. T. H. S. 41 Mt. Carmel ..... 44 B. T. H. S. 20 fLouisville ..... 18 B. T. H. S. 25 Flora ........ 32 B. T. H. S. 20 fSumner - - - - - 18 B. T. H. S. 22 fliobinson .-... 10 B. T. H. S. 24 i'Olney ....,.. 18 B. T. H. S. 29 fSalem ....... 10 B. T. H. S. 20 Lawrenceville - .. - 28 B. T. H. S. 38 fllutsonville .... 18 B. T. H. S. 34 1' Home Games, 13. Won, 175 Lost, 6. Elm sigh whit? g why gggg Y -gg gg vA, N - Hnlumr Ellnur lx- K iinlw .. , - n l 1925 SEASON The 1925 season was very successful. A number of good records Tvwfniade and several meets were won. A summary of the season follows: Olney Dual Meet-Hereg Olney 51g B. T. H. S. 66. Olney Dual Meet-Thereg Olney 645 B. T. H. S. 53. Triangular Meet-Hereg Mt. Carmel 2215 5 Lawrenceville 33-Vg g Bridge- port 60QM3. Triangular Meet-Hereg Vincennes 43265 Lawrenceville 22Mgg Bridge- port 5125. Six Team Meet-Hereg Lawrenceville 433 Robinson 45 Sumner 23 St Francisville Og Palestine 05 B. T. H. S. 67. Midland Trail Meet--Hereg Olney 46255 B. T. H. S. 31 My Flora 21 Lawrenceville 18. Wabash Valley Meet at Robinson g B. T. H. S. firstg Bicknell second. Charleston Normal Interscholasticg Mattoon firstg Millikin Relays at Decaturg B. T. H. S. third. 1925 POINT TOTALS B. T. H. S. second J o1ner ............. Dewhirst ......... 34 Seithel ..... ....-. L ake .............. 9 1-2 Schofield Cross ............. 6 Gaynor ............ Woodall ........... 6 Kemper ........... 41-60 Judy .............. 6 1-3 Buchanan 13-20 Mayfield ......... 1 Smith ............. 1-5 Cox ............... 2-3 Gray ....... ..... 2 -3 Pace ............-. 5-7 . Q WN! wh mlm If If I L-,-,.H TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS AT B. T. H. S. When Mr. Henderson came down into these parts as our athletic coach, he decided that track and field athletics should be placed on a par with the other major sports of Bridgeport Township High School. Through this start other schools began to see the light and now track has its place and is rapidly becoming one of the major sports in this community. V In 1922 Mr. Hamilton took charge and succeeded that year in de- veloping a number of men that took points in every meet but did not bring home the bacon a single time. These same men, however, the next season began to show their worth and for three seasons Bridgeport has been represented on the cinder path with a team that wins. Our trophy case contains a number of shields and cups that our thinly clads have won for us on the track and in the field. A number of records that now are standing throughout the state were made by Bridgeport athletes. Among them are: Pole Vault Record, Midland Trail Meet. Pole Vault Record, Tiger Meet at Paris. Pole Vault Record, VVabash Valley Meet. These were made by Seed. Pole Vault Record, Millikin Relay, Decatur. This was made by Seithel. Shot Put Record, Midland Trail Meet. Shot Put Record, Wabash Valley Meet. Discus Record, Wabash Valley Meet. These were made by Lewis Hart. 440 Yard Dash Record, Wabash Valley Meet. 440 Yard Dash Record, Midland Trail Meet. These were made by Lewis Diver. High Jump Record, Midland Trail Meet. . This was made by Leo Malosh. 880 Yard Relay Record, Midland Trail Meet. Held by: Nellis Alton L. Diver Lester Hart B. T. H. S. has been a member of the Wabash Valley Association Ior four years and has won the Track and Field Championship twice, was second one time and finished third the other time-not a bad record. In the four years that the Midland Trail Meet has been held, Bridgeport has won first twice and second twice--another record that is not so bad. In the three times that B. T. H. S. has had athletes at the State Meet at the University of Illinois we have finished second one time, third another. That also speaks well for our thinly clads. We are hoping that this year's team will be still better and that more honors and trophies will come to B. T. H. S. However, most of' the candidates are Freshmen, but we know that means winners in the next few years. . nv Win - 1. ........ O., m,r1l1,411111 WEARERS OF THE B FOR 1925 Captain Joe Schofield for four years ran the mile for B. T. H. S. and he always turned in a good one. Competition in that event has been very keen in these parts, but Joe always gave us a place and aided in our point column. Ollie Kemper, high jumper and general sports statistician for Bridgeport. Kemper for four years gained points for the Blue and White and always placed in every meet in which he was entered. The crowning jump of his career was in the Triangular Meet with Lawrence- ville and Vincennes when he cleared the bar at 5 ft. 10 in. to tie with Buchanan. Sid Gaynor, dashes. For three years Sid worked hard, consist- ently turning in good performances on every occasion. Funny Joiner, discus, javelin and broad jump. Many points were made in these three events for B. T. H. S. by Joiner in the three years of competition for the Blue and White. The colored athlete for three years made a showing that was outstanding-his type of physique, his ready smile, his excellent performances and his sportsmanship made all that saw him admire him. Pig Seithel, shot and pole vault. For two years Seithel was a very noticeable figure at the various track meets. His size not being thought by many to be right for a pole vaulter caused many to doubt his ability. Pig usually dispelled any doubt and he turned in a great number of wins. His total points for the 1925 season was 95 points, the highest that any one man has eversmade for B. T. H. S. in one season. Red Buchanan, high jumper, was a consistent winner for two years in this event. Les Gray, pole vaulter. The 1925 season was the first for Gray, but his performances with the bamboo shows that B. T. H. S. will have a vaulter this season and next. With proper training Gray should be within striking distance of the State Record before he graduates. Hoop Dewhirst, weight man. The 1925 season was really the first season Dewhirst did any real work in track athletics. This year he is captain of the team and we are expecting a very excellent showing from him. V 1926 SEASON With only two letter men left from the successful 1925 season the prospects for a winning track team does not look so very bright. How- ever, about forty candidates answered the call and some very good material is present. Most of the candidates are underclassmen and that means that in the future we are going to have teams that will make the best of them get up and step. Just what will develop this season can not be forecast but we know that we will win some of our meets and will make more than a fair showing in the rest of them. X 2 I XX ,K-ff NNN kk , XX MMM, is . , X ' X -A 5 S 5 I - J , 'wwf o - , , 6 I Q E f A4 4-ax, qfl , K v f 'X-A-..-I Q E3 21 xx f f fr I f K 'Q ,. I1 If fx .mimi , av hQ.,r---... -.-,-L--- LMQIMQ JOKES Mr. Kirk: My roomie and I can't agree. Every time I raise a window he pulls it down. Landlady: Too bad--guess I'll have to move you into the front room. There's two windows in there. Miss Dobyns: Can you tell me what makes the Tower of Pisa lean ? Frances W.: I wish I knew. Eugene B.: Why, I get twice as much sleep as you do. Robert T.: You ought to. You've got twice as many classes as I have. . Mr. Henderson: Are you waiting for somebody '? George G.: No, I promised to meet a Freshman here. Mary LaP. : Rosetta's profanity reminds me of a poem. Frances S.: What one ?T' Mary: That one about October's bright blue weather. Dale Cross: Edna told me I was the answer to a maiden's prayer. Jimmy Lake: She didn't ask for much. Rosetta: I was out with a fellow who owns a raccoon coat and a Marmon. . A Evelyn: Why, what kind of fur is Marmon'? Chig: You should have seen Lucretia dance the Charleston last night. Pauline: Dance nothing! She was just standing there watching, and a June bug fell down her back. Kirk: Well, Ham, how's your football team coming? Hamilton: Like counterfeit money. Kirk: What d'ye mean ? Hamilton: The halves are full of lead, and the quarters can't pass. Mr. Smith: So your son is in college ? How is he making it '? Mr. Gray: He isn'tg I'm making it, and he's spending it. A Ruth: Even angels swear. l . Sarah Ellen: How do you know ? - Ruth: Well, what does St. Peter say to folks who come there by mistake? Author Cangrilyb : See here, sir, your child has just torn up the manuscript of my masterpiece. Mr. Henderson: Good! I wondered what to make of him: he shall be a dramatic critic. M,s111P-E!ii1L.--.. H rrrr I L --,Hgmf115Mf - George: We ought not to have let Bill get away from us. Bruce: Why ? . George: Well, he's color blind, and is over there flirting with a colored wash-woman. Miss Ricker: Where've you been this summer, Ruth ? Miss Hendrickson: Way out West where men are men, and so are women. Don Spencer: I can go with any girl I please in this town. Rosetta Lopin: Yes, but that's the trouble: you don't please anyf, Chig: How do you get so many girls? Butch: I just sprinkle a little gasoline on my handkerchief. Mrs. Mangum: Lucretia, you'd better not go to the dance: your rubbers leak. Lucretia: That's all right, mother, I have pumps inside them. Miss Dobyns: Who signed the Declaration of Independence ? Bob: Please ma'am, 'twasn't me. Mr. Eshelman Cmember of school boardj : Here, call that boy back. I don't like his manner: I believe he did do,it. Bob P.: Who wrote 'Ten Nights in a Bar Room '?' Nathan D.: Shakespeare Bob P.: Aren't you thinking of 'Twelfth night ?' Nathan D.: What difference did a couple of nights more or less make in those days? Miss Smith Cin English classl : James, form a sentence in which you use the first person. James King: Adam lived in the Garden of Eden. Mrs. Lydy: Why did Hannibal cross the mountains? Lucky: Why did the chicken cross the road 'Z You can't catch me on any of those jokes. Salesman: This book on writing will do half your English. Glen Dale: Give me two. George: Last night I dreamed I was married to the most beautiful girl in the world. Maxine: Oh, George! were we happy? Mr. Kirk: I know just what I want to say, but I don't know how to express it. Conway: Whisper it to me, and I'll tell the class. Mr. Manz: Didn't I telegraph you not to bring mother with you ? Mrs. Manz: That's what she wants to see you about. Ql1Bi'L'PEllll?--L ..... I MQULAHM Edith: Well, Lorena would you rather be beautiful or good. Lorena: I'd rather be beautiful and repent. Miss Smith: Do you believe in honor among thieves ? Katherine: Yes, ever since I took an exam under the honor system. Harold: I wish I could revise the alphabet. Josephine: Why, what would you do ? Harold: I'd put U and I closer together. Bessie: Would you put yourself out for me? Donald: Why, certainly. Bessie: Well, then, please do it: it's twelve bells. Mr. Hamilton Where did you get that Charley horse ? Mark: Doing the Charleston, sir. Mr. Housel: Hello, Kiddo l Marcia: I beg your pardon! You made a mistake. 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We recognize our re- sponsibility to the public and fulfill it the best we can. VVe solicit your trade on the basis of being able to serve you well and to protect and promote your interest in every way. The Bridgeport Drug Co. l'lie Rexall Store HENRY WARD BEECHER WRITES Education is the knowledge of how to use the whole of one's self. A man is educated who knows how to make a tool of every faculty. To see and investigate every opportunity. It is the policy of this bank to assist you whatever you problem may be. You may want to con- tinue your education, invest your savings, go into busi- ness for yourself, or close a business deal. VVhat ever your problem is come in and talk it over with one of our officers. You will be assured of courteous and sympathetic service. FIRST NATIONAL BANK j. D. Madding Vice-President and Chairman of Board R. O. Buchanan, President J. E. Diver, fXss't Cashier Lewis Smith, Cashier R. H. Benner, Asst Cashier 1 1.1 ...,.1 .1 ...,,,.1..........,.1,,..1nn..-ln..-K1..1'-.1-'.1vin1qa1...1 1 - ...1 1 1 1.,1..1.,1..1.1.1..1-n1t..1nn1..1n-11u...-.u.1.....m-1-n1...1n1u...nn1,.,1,,.1.,,1,. Q Blue anim white M MW' MM W M!MWQ5g1g131g3ly' ,?..-1.11.-1..1..1..-....--. -1-111 n-.------M -----1---1 -- -ll- I? Q I I 3 . J. H. BEDFORD I THE GOOD PINE 1 , SHEET METAL WORK Q I-UMBER COMPANY E I 2 FLORENCE OIL STOVES I I I I3 If ILD I NG MATERIAI I , . I POINI BR RAN GES , isfmgepoft, iiimois MONITOR VVASHERS j ENUF-SED, Bridgeport, Illinois ' I E --m--- ---- --- -vii ----- i1-1 -' ---- - ---- --------- - --- I I I ICE COAL I Flour I 1 W. B. GRAY I I I Phone 10 I I T FEED T ,!.....u.-,.-.-- --- -- --1 --.-- -- - - - - - - SEEDS Blur anh White Hnlumr ilinur l!l-!1u-vll:ll-u:u1un- -ul :11111 1111i1i1111111 .. ..,,1,...,,4, 1 i 5 C. W. TULLY 'I' he man that delivers the goods H 2 Q L 2 1 I ! E and has the goods to I i Q Deliver i E Phone 67 f T T Next Door to Post Office E I I i Q Q I Q 1 Q L 1 E f l T L I 1 ! ,inn--nu-In-I 111111-iv -- - - -1-11 1-11 - - -- - - - 1 --m---nn-,!, Blur aah mhiiv -WM Hulume illnur ai-.15-4151-1....q. -1.-.ul 1-1111 ninuf-nn-nn 1111-----1-1 ll-www? i 1 I 5 : K L Compliments l 2 5 z Clean Foods of Meals R Short Orders DR' Candy . ,. ,Nledieal Cigars Soft Drinks DOCIOF ' l , J. C. BLANIQENIQAIQPQR 1 1 l i E - i I I 2 1 , i .-.... ... ..,.,,....,......,,,...,........,........,....,..........i...,i...........i.......i.......-....-.,..,....,..-,,.... - .. ... .. ... ..........- i BRIDGEPORT AUTO CO. T l I General Repairs and Rebuilding i Accessories Batteries and Tires 2 I I , 5 T ................-.... .. .. .. - - - - - -I -., -.-,i-....-.,.- - - -...,-.,.,- - .. ...... l L I , BECKER and LYTLE l Barbers Bath i ! +I'-,,,, - ,.. - ,... .M ..,- -- .... ..... - - ....... .. -......----4. Blue sinh whit: - W W1Hnlui1yg Zfinur f 1 f 2 I i 1 i I z 3 Compliments I : i of 2 DR. J. J GRIFFITH 2 I Q : Dentist i A i ! i l 5 5 I ....-,,-,, ,....... - ....-..-......-. .---...... - -. -- 5 Hemstitching E Stamp Goods Z Beauty Shop 4 2 . . 3 ' VARIETY and ART g Compliments i : : - l 2 SHOP 4 ' Q : E Q 2 owns You with A Smile DR- L- L- RICE itieia at RICE Dentist Bridgeport, Illinois Pictorial Review Patterns g Notions i i g .f....-.. .... ...- ..... .,-.,.!.-..-...- .. - -- .. - --...e.. - - - -..-..i-.i. Blur anh white W him M Hulume Hunt :i-u-n--------n----u --------- .--...-..........-........... -Q .----- ..-.ni Pnss CAKES sM1TH's BAKERY i a - REAL LOAF BREAD EVERY LOAF GUARANTEED I SATISFACTORY OR MONEY REFUNDED 1 T COOKIES SPECIAL PASTRY ORDERS ', I l S l T 1 1 I I- --'- I--I' 'JUL - -'-- A--'-----'--M I 1 I I I 2 CIGARS CHEWING GUM 1 SOHP'S HOT LUNCH I ' I 1 I i 1 I I LUNCHES som' DRINKS 3 I I I 1 1 I I .g....... .---- .. .....-...... .- -...... .. -...-........,i, Q nf 9LL,t,,,E HMLHIQIQAFLQY .'.-l-01ll-ll--u-nu-u- -uu1n 1111 1 I I 1 1 1 SAY IT WITH FLOWERSR 5 But don't forget to say it with Neal's Flowers Prices Right just Call 502-21 From Bridgeport or 1 211-21 From Lawrenceville 1 RoY E. NEAL i Florist A R. F. D. Lawrenceville, Illinois I l Kiln-Quin 11iTi ,. 1?1T? uvllvllv-ll vvvviiixlir 1 -- 'll E i l 1 l I Q Always On The Spot i Fresh Home Blade Candies i Coney Islands , I I 3 E OF E GREEK CANDY KITCHEN The Home of Better Candies i T And Pure Ice Cream g The Store You Like To Patronize l l I E I 1 i q............- - -- .-.... .. ,- .- -- -.H-E..-.....-....-...- Eine anh mhitr A g A Hnlume illnur -x------------ ------ ------- ----- --------- - '- - -1- l I I L a Trade with Smith Dalrymple SHAFFER S STORE Dry Goods Groceries Notions Special For The Schools Candies and Tablets Near Both High School and A .I 7 7 U ' 7' 5 hwcrybooy lxnous Smith Public School NO- One Ph 268 Q one oEo. B. sr-IAFFER l l l T 1 1 1 -- .1-mi-a--mi-Y .,......n-M11....1..,.,.1..,,....1.1.1,,,11.I.1..a....nn1..n1,nn1.u1 1 1 1 DOLLARS and SENSE Some people have neitherg some have both but usually they go together. They are most frequently combined in the habit of savinge-A practice to which many a man in this man's town owes his success. The Farmer's State Bank is the place to start your Sav- ing Account. You know that we are not the cold-bloodn ed bankers sometimes pictured in story books Therels a red-blooded, friendly Y elcome here for you. We are human beings first-HBanke1's next. Crur advice, our long experience and our strength are here to help you achieve your great ambition-Financial inde- pendence, Come in and shake hands. THE FARMER'S STATE BANK 4. .. .. ..... .. ,... ..,- .-..,....-....-....-....-..........-....-....-..,.- .... -- .... -..- - - -- - - 4. 151112 wh whiff K Hnlumr mmf alia! 1-s-an 1 : 7 - - 1-:- fx-u----.. -------.,. ...-.,.....,,..,,,,,.,+ 1 5 2 i 1 ! i 3 l i l E i 1 2 i l ' T l Q I Compliments Compliments I F : of of T ' ! J-R-THOMPSON J.F.SCI-IRADER i Medical 3 Nledical T 2 l ' 5 Doctor Doctor l I I 3 L i t g t I f l I .......-..-... ........ . .-..-,. ...,,.-.u-..-M .--.-.-- ..-..-..-..- i T I 2 E 1 Q GRADUATION PRESENTS I If it comes from the Bridgeport Clothing Compan its A I y l worth while receiving for we handle nothing but the best grades of suits, furnishings and shoes obtainable at 5 lowest prices. We specialize in the needs of young men. BRIDGEPORT CLOTHING COMPANY 'l'he Store For the Lad and His Dadn E l T E f 1 ala-u-ll 1-+1 -,-- -- --V -- . 111---111 - - 1-1----1 -. -...-pp gl. Elue emit white W WW Hnlume :linux -Q-Q-51.1-QU1...--u....--...... ... -. ... .... .. 1 1 ... 1 .... .. ... .. ... .- .---...---1 HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES A High School annual is not a book that is read only once, thrown aside and forgotten. It is not just another dust collector for your library table, ' It is a living, breathing picture of a complete year of high school life. It is a book that will grow more valuable as the years pass by. Ten, twenty and thirtv years from now you will take your H326 annual from your book case and revel in the memories of days that will then seem among the happiest in your life. You, who are responsible for the production of your next annual, should consider this fact and select an en- graver who will give you both assistance in planning a good book and quality workmanship that will make a beautiful book a reality. High School and College Annual Specialists KELLER CRESCENT CO. A rtistswffngravers Evansville, Indiana -in ---as-------I ------ -- ---- ---- -I-