THE FLAME VOLUME FOUR c,PUBLISHED BY THE 1928 SENIOR CLASS of the CASEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CASEY, ILLINOIS 31 n iHi'mnrtam Iliu'rctt §talcu jf chruat u III, 1911 Unvcl] 28, 1928 Page three —---------------------------------.j. FOREWORD Since our yearbook for four years has been called The Flame, the staff has adopted the smoke and fire idea for the motif of this number. To record the aims and ideals and to preserve in lasting form, the memory treasures of the year 1927-28 has been the purpose of the staff. We wish to thank the art department who have so gladly worked with us and especially Ellis Ewing, Genevieve Part-low and Lyndon Collins for their individual work on the division pages. Page four To the Wabash Valley Champions who have fought so valiantly, both on the gridiron and in the classroom, for the honor of Casey Township High School and who have been so loyally supported by their town and community, which enabled them to bring the prized Wabash Valley football championship to their school for tno consecutive years, we dedicate this, The Flame of 1928. Page five ----------------——----- —•— OMDER OF CONTENTS School and Campus Administration Classes Activities Athletics Humor Page seven School Campus Page eight Page nine Page ten EAST ENTRANCE Page eleven MAIN HAU, Page twelve W.V . II .ifiltrf AHVHiMI SU PERI NT EX dent's OFFICE Page fourteen SECTION OF NEW GYMNASIUM Payc fifteen Mr. Miller J)b. Hucki.kr I)r. Johnson Mr. Fanciier Mr. Brasel, President Dr. Boyd Mr. Shuey Page eighteen BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education is a very important factor in our school. They are interested in our welfare and in the future prosperity of the Casey Township High School. They have given their time and effort to make our school rank as one of the best in this part of the country. They are to be complimented on their work. Their unselfish efforts warrant the sincere appreciation of the entire community. The student body takes this opportunity of extendnig a vote of appreciation to the Board of Education. OUR JANITORS Because of the untiring patience, and the ceaseless efforts to please, Mr. Davis, Mr. Watts, Mr. Hoyt and Mr. Ewing have won the admiration of all the pupils in C. T. H. S. We look upon them as an essential part of our institution. I aye nineteen CASEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY In 1892, the Casey High School was organized to such an extent that a class of three was graduated. The Casey Township High School was established in December, 1915, composed of Casey township in Clark county and districts 4 and 5 in Cumberland county. The school board was elected in January, 1916, and in March of that year, bonds of $70,000 were voted on, for the erection of a new building. Construction on the new building started in March. 1917, and considering the abnormal condition of the times, the work proceeded as rapidly as could be expected. Shortage of laborers and material caused an unavoidable delay. Nevertheless, in September, 1918, the building was fully equipped and ready for occupancy. The Casey Township High School is located four blocks east and three blocks north of the intersection of Main street and Central avenue, which is the heart of the business district of the city. The grounds, consisting of thirteen acres, furnish room for any part of the work in agriculture, also a campus, tennis court and gridiron. The High School building is a beautiful structure of stone and brick and increases the material beauty of the city and surrounding country. The study hall furnishes space for approximately 400 students. The gymnasium is one of the best in this section of the state, being 72 feet long, 52 feet wide, and 18 feet high. On one side is a gallery where 300 spectators may sit comfortably, and on the other a stage, 16 feet by 22 feet. When the gymnasium floor is filled with chairs, it provides room, with a seating capacity of approximately a thousand. This offers exceptional advantages for community activities. On the first floor are the principal’s office, library, six class rooms and two toilet rooms. In the corridor of the first floor is a splendid trophy case, bulletin board, and noteworthy pictures. On the upper floor are three laboratories— physics, chemistry and biology; also the science lecture room, and a teachers’ rest room. In the basement on one side is located a locker room and shower for the boys. Also a large, well-lighted manual training room, and a large agriculture room with solarium. On the other side are the girls’ locker and shower rooms, a kitchen, modern in every way, with a fully equipped dining room, adjacent. Opening into the dining room is a sewing room. These two rooms are connected by folding doors, and can be converted into one large room when necessary. The equipment of the Casey Township High School building is modern throughout. The principal’s office on the first floor is well furnished with all modern conveniences for an office of this character. The study hall is provided with adjustable desks that can be fitted to a pupil of any size. The recitation rooms are equipped with pedestal arm chairs. The laboratories are furnished with furniture and apparatus to give all experimental work under especially favorable conditions. The building is steam heated and ventilated by the fan system which insures a constant supply of fresh air. Gongs located throughout the building, regulated by a master clock in the principal’s office, ring automatically. Five fire alarms were installed last year in the following rooms; Office, boiler room, manual training room, kitchen and chemistry laboratory. Fire drills are held at various intervals throughout the year. Each room is connected with the office by a telephone system, which invari- Paije twenty ably saves many steps. In fact, nothing has been left out that would add to the efficiency and convenience of the school. Although the graduates were always given liberal credit for work done here, we were not fully accredited with the University of Illinois until 1912. Since that time we have maintained our high standing and now the school is a recognized, accredited member of the North Central Association. Our graduates are readily admitted to the U. of I. and other schools of equal rank, without examination. Our school has grown by leaps and bounds; in 1916 the enrollment was sixty, and in 1926 and 1927 our students numbered more than 400. The vocational subjects—cooking, sewing, manual training, agriculture, French and commercial work—were offered for the first time in 1918. In 1918 the faculty consisted of ten members. The curriculum has been greatly enlarged, and the faculty now consists of twenty-one members, including a dean of girls, and librarian and secretary. School is not only a preparation for life; it is life, and habits pupils learn in school will invariably appear in their business life. Regular attendance is insisted upon and, if for any reason a pupil is tardy or absent, a written excuse must be presented before the pupil returns to class. Casey Township High School is an institution representing the interests of the people of this community, and for this reason, and many others, they should interest themselves in its activities. Casey High School has a notable string of victories to its credit. In the spring of 1926, the school won first in music and literary contest, first in county chorus contest, first in tennis tournament of the Eastern Illinois High School League, and first in the triangular track meet with Robinson and Marshall. The basketball team of 1925-26 won first place in the county and district tournaments and third place in the sectional meet. First place in the state typing contest was won through the proficiency of Hilda Dehl, who was sent to New York City in October, 1926, and returned as winner of the world’s school championship and the Alfred E. Smith trophy. When the winners of yearbook contests were announced, the 1926 Casey Flame won second place in the state contest and was rated in the second class of the Central Interscholastic Press Association contest. The 1927 Flame won honorable mention in the high school division in the Illinois College Annual Association contest held at Millikin Universty. The school paper. The Broadcaster, won distinguished rating in the 1927 Illinois State High School Press Association contest. At the close of both the 1926 and 1927 football seasons, Casey was awarded the Wabash Valley championship. Casey is proud of the new building erected in the fall of 1927 and early part of 1928 at a cost of $110,000. It contains vocational class rooms and one of the largest gymnasiums of any high school in the state. The contract for the building was let May 13, 1927. The actual construction began about the middle of June. The new building is made of the very best of Hytex brick coming from Brazil, Indiana. Schwartz Fricke, contractors from Champaign, Illinois, had charge of the construction. R. L. Kelly was the architect. The gymnasium, surrounded by bleachers on three sides and an enormous stage on the remaining side, has been the scene of many of the basketball tournaments. The gym was informally opened January 12 and 13 with the Clark County Page twenty-one Basketball Tournament but was not formally dedicated until completed in every respect. This new gymnasium has a very large seating capacity. The built-in seats accommodating 2,500 people and with additional bleachers it seats 3,500. For stage performances, with chairs placed on the gym floor 4,500 persons are able to obtain seats. The size of the playing floor proper is 50 feet by 86 feet. The domestic science, domsetic art, agriculture, manual training and music departments are to be housed in the new building. Elevated at the w;est side of the gymnasium is the officials box. Here, the officials operate the new, modern, electric score board and time-keeping device combined. On the west side of the stage are the girls’ locker and shower rooms. The boys occupy the locker and shower rooms on the east side of the stage. All locker and shower rooms have terrazzo floors. Another department in Casey Township High School that we can be proud of is our library established at a cost of $1,500 in October, 1921, by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yeager as a memorial to their son, Leon Grant Yeager. Every year the school board has added more books and magazines until at present our library comprises 1,800 volumes covering all fields of science, religion, sociology, biography, literature and history. There are 500 books for special use in English, 400 for history, 150 on social sciences and 125 on science, mathematics forty, music thirty, besides the fiction group. In addition to fifteen reference magazines, including Literary Digest, Outlook, Asia, World Work, Time, Review of Reviews, National Geographic, Musical Courier, Bookman, etc., there are many general magazines received regularly. In the newspaper files you will find the Chicago Tribune and various school and college papers. The books have recently been arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. In this system the books are separated into ten classes numbered as follows: (XXJ-099—General works: Dealing with no particular subject, such as encyclopedias. newspapers, etc. 1(X)-199—Philosophy: Psychology, ethics, etc. 200-299—Religion : Christian and non-Christian beliefs. 300-399—Sociology: Government, economics, law, education, etc. 400-499—Language : Readers, grammars, dictionaries, etc. 500-599—Science: Mathematics, astronomy, geology, botany, etc. 600-699—Useful arts: Medicine, engineering, home economics, etc. 700-799—Fine arts: Architecture, needlework, painting, etc. 800-899—Literature: Poems, drama, and essays in all languages. 900-999—History: Travel, history of all countries and ages. Travel: In all countries. Page twenty-two Biography. A card catalogue which is placed in the library is a great help to both students and librarian in finding the books. From 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. a large number of students can be found in the library looking up references on every subject, and supervised by Miss Retha Miller, our very efficient librarian and secretary. The following subjects are offered in C. T. H. S.: English—Four years. Public speaking—One year. Journalism—One-half year. Business English—One-half year. History, including ancient, medieval, modern and American—One year each. Mathematics, including algebra, plane geometiy—One year each. Advanced algebra and solid geometry—One-half year each. Science, including general science, biology, chemistry and physics—One year each. Latin—Four years. French—Two years. Manual training—Two years. Agriculture—Three years. Music—Two years. Cooking—One year. Sewing—One year. Typewriting—Two years. Shorthand—Two years. Bookkeeping—One year. Commercial geography and commercial arithmetic—One-half year each. Boys’ physical education-—Four years. Girls’ physical education—:Four years. Art—One year. Page twenty ‘ COURSE OF STUDY BY YEARS FIRST YEAR Elective Subjects: Music I Ancient Histroy Latin I Manual Training I Agriculture I Sewing SECOND YEAR Modern History Latin II Biology Cooking Music II Agriculture II Manual Training II Physical Education Art THIRD YEAR English III Modern History Music II Chemistry Latin III French I Commercial Arithmetic Commercial Geography Typewriting I Shorthand I Farm Mechanics Solid Geometry Advanced Algebra Physical Education Art FOURTH YEAR Physics Civics Economics Latin IV French II Typewriting II Shorthand II Bookkeeping Physical Education Art English IV or Public Speaking or Business English American History English II Plane Geometry Required Subjects: Algebra I English I General Science Physical Education—Boys Physical Education—Girls Page twenty four Mr. O. V. Walters Superintendent Graduate, Western Illinois State Normal B. S. in Education, University of Illinois M. A., University of Illinois Page twenty-five Eugene Gordon Manual Training Diploma, Eastern Illinois State Teachers’ College. Lois Todd Domestic Art 11. S., James Mitlikin University. Vivian Holmes Music R. M., Gallaway College. Retha Miller Librarian and Secretary Indiana State Normal. Central Business College. J. F. Fletcher History and Economics Band Director A. 15., Wheaton College. Page twenty-six Gordon Helm Science A. B., Wabash College Ouve Andrews French and Art B. S. in Ed., Indiana State Normal. Rosalia McCambridge Domestic Science B. S., James Millikin University. Charlotte Poage Latin B. S. in Ed., Missouri State Teachers’ College. Gladys Suli.ins History and English A. B., University of Illinois. Pane tu'entv-seven T. C. Tape Commerce M. Acc’t, Marion Normal College. Ha zee Cai.i« English and Journalism P . S. in Ed., Missouri State Teachers’ College. University of Wisconsin. Laura Wiseman English and Dean of Girls B. Ed., Illinois State Teachers’ College. Columbia University. Gladys Brown Mathematics A. B., Indiana State Normal. C. F. Hamilton Science and Coach B. S., Franklin College. Page twenty-eight Wai.ter Newlin Agriculture B. S., University of Illinois. Evelyn Hoke Mathematics B. S., University of Illinois. Vei.ua Joruan Public Sneaking and Physical Education A. B., Grinncll College. Jean Booker English A. B., Iowa Wesleyan University. M. S. Clark Science A. B., University of Indiana. Page twenty-nine Faye thirty Page thirty-otic James Abraham “Abie” Could I lore less I should be happier. Football ’26, ’27; basketball ’26, ’27, ’28; C Club ’27: Student Council '28; Flame staff ’28; Quill and Scroll Society ’28; Broadcaster staff ’27. Veri.ie Adams “Vcrl” Jack Dempsey will hare to look to hi-laurels. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Robert Andrews “Bob” I’m such a sweet faced bov. Bovs’ Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Band ’26. ’27, ’28. Ruth Applegate Built for comfort—not for speed. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Lester Arnold Behold an honest man looking for Diogenes. Ag. Club ’25, ’26. Raymond Aug “Ray” I wonder where my baby is tonight (or any other time). Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28. Naomi Ballinger “Tillic” A ring on the finger is worth two on the phone. Girls’ Glee Club '26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27; Girls’ Club ’27; cantata ’26; operetta ’27; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Thomas Barkley “Tom” Nine rail’s for Baglc Brand. Ag. Club ’25, ’26; Yelling Squad ’28. Page thiriy-two Velma Baue I’ll grow up yet. Broadcaster staff ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Vera Baue A lough is worth a hundred groans in any market. Commercial Club '27, '28; Girls’ Club ’27. Denzii, Beasi.ey “Pete” Oh, how I’d love to be a ladies’ man. French Club ’27, ’28. Harold Beeson Pete” Mama got me ready. Football ’24, '25, '26, '27; basketball ’25, '26, '28; class president ’25, ’26, ’27; Student Council '25, ’26, ’27. Harry Beeson “H” A million-dollar grin with no capital behind it. Football ’24, ’25. ’26. ’27; basketball ’28; Quill and Scroll Society ’28; Broadcaster staff '28. Sylvia Berg “Sib” Sib giggled and the world was gay. Stunt Show ’25; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Winifred Boyd “Billie” Everybody loves me, but I’m particular. Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Orchestra ’25, ’26, '27, ’28; operetta '25, ’27; cantata ’26; Commercial Club ’28; Junior Class play '27; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28. Clara Bowen “Katy” Not only good, but good for something. Stunt Show ’25; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Page thirty-three Bernice Bradford “Max The kink is on top of the cranium rarity instead of inside. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Dorthea Brasel almost had a ease—once. Orchestra ’27, '28; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association '28. Lei,and Brewer “Bert” Blow the horn, Gabriel, I've got a date. French Club ’27, ’28; basketball. Hattie Briggs No one 'would suppose that am naturally bashful. Commercial Club '27; Girls’ Club ’27. LorEne Brown “Brownie” Oh! where art thou, my Romeo? Commercial Club ’27; French Club ’27, ’28. Paul Brown “Brownie” hear a hollow sound, who rapped my skull? Broadcaster staff '28; Junior play ’27; Yelling Squad ’27; Commercial Club '27, ’28. Leo Callahan Par be it from me to be a heart breaker. Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27; French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27. Mary Callahan It’s easy for Mary to look wise. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Pane thirty-four Virginia Christman There are two sides to every question, mine and infernal foolishness. Commercial Club ’27; French Club ’26, ’27; Broadcaster staff ’27; Flame staff '28; Quill and Scroll Society '28. Lillie Chrysler “Lil” Tiger Lily—, miff sed. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Mildred Chrysler “Min” It’s a good thing happiness does not mean high grades. Broadcaster staff ’28. William Chrysler “Bill” Szveet William in a sour mood. Ag. Club ’27, ’28. Clark Cochonour “Coke” My favorite animal is the chicken. Flame staff ’28; Band ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Orchestra ’27, ’28; Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28. Lyndon Collins “Boh” Blessed is he ivho invented slumber. Art Club ’28; Band '27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28; Boys’ Glee Club ’28. Bernice Comer “Niece” Oh! This learning, what a trial it is. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; French Cluh ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Elsie Comer Thinking is an idle zoasle of thought. Commercial Club '27, ’28; French Cluh ’27; Girls’ Cluh ’27. Page thirty-five Ruby Comer “Rul.c” thank you collectively, individually and personally. Broadcaster staff ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association '28; French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Quill and Scroll ’28. Harold Cummins “Jack” Skinny and tall, I ran sit in the kitchen With my feet in the hall. Transferred from Rosehill; basketball. Harold Curtis “Cut-throat” Yet all who knew me wondered why I passed. Art Club ’28. Ruby Crouch “Rube” A saucy young thing who holds her own. Girls Club ’27. Amos Cutright “Little-cut” You have a great name to live up to. Ag. Club ’25; Commercial Club ’28. Eugene Darling “Dutch” Girls, you may call me by my last name if you want to. Transferred from Jewett. Eugene Deverick “Dev” A speedster on the road as well as the football field. Football ’27; Ag. Club ’25, '26; basketball; track ’28; Stunt Show ’25. Freda Deverick Why aren’t they all contented like me? Happy am , from care I am free. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Petf e thirty six ClyAUDEAN DEWEES They who from study flee, Long live and merrily. Girls’ Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’25. Leonard DeWees “Harvey” For men may eome and men may go, hut I sleep on forever. Football ’27; basketball ’28; French Club ’27, ’28. Frances Dollar Bring on yon artists, Here's your Madonna. Girls' Glee Club ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Theron Elliott sing tenor 'leven. Football ’27; basketball; Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Boys’ Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Band ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; operetta ’27; Stunt Show ’26. Mary Kathryn Em rich “Kitty” will budge for no man's pleasure. Girls’ Glee Club ’26, ’27. ’28; Orchestra ’25, ’26. ’27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27; Stunt Show ’28; cantata ’26; operetta ’27. Eleanor Ewing “Shorty” I’m all the daughters of my fathers house. Commercial Club ’27; Art Club ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Maude Finney “Finn” She talks so incessantly that her own echo hasn't even a chance. Broadcaster staff ’28; Commercial Club ’27; Orchestra ’25, ’26. ’27. 28; Stunt Show ’25; Quill and Scroll Society ’28. Clyde Fitch “Red” A shining light who does not often go out (so far as we know). Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27; Stunt Show ’26, ’28. Paye thirty-seven Doris Foster “Dorie” Keep away from me, frail males. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. LeRoy Foster Poogic” The first hundred years are the hardest. Football ’24, ’26; Ag. Club ’27; Art Club '28; Broadcaster staff ’27. Rhea Fox “Rae” ft’s slightly easier to go around than to step ot’er. Editor of Flame ’28; Orchestra ’25, '26, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Glee Club ’26; class secretary ’25, ’26; editor of Broadcaster ’27; Stunt Show ’25, ’26, ’27; Student Council ’25, '26; cantata ’26; operetta ’25, ’27; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28; French Club '27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; Quill and Scroll Society ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Thelma Freeman “Dolly” One night I teas up till 10 p. m. French Club '27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Rosemonj) Funk “Rosie” I never let my studies interfere with my education. Girls’ Glee Club ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Lucii.le Gardner “Lou” Quack, quack, quack. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Eugene Glick “Lefty” just swallowed a feather, tee hee, hee. French Club '27, ’28; Flame staff ’28; Band ’25, ’26, ’27, '28. Maxine Greever Never talk except all the time. Transferred from Kansas; French Club '28; Commercial Club ’28. Page thirty-eight Lura Haddock “Hop” A natural color camera would brighten the subject. Commercial C1111 ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Howard Hammer Look out, nuts, here's a hammer. Transferred from Rosehill; Art Club ’28. Evelyn Hartman Quite often she grins out loud. Broadcaster staff ’27; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; Stunt Show ’24. ’25, ’27. Herman Heim “Shorty” So tall he has to stoop to walk under his own umbrella. Football ’26, T7; track ’26; Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; C Club ’27, ’28. Dorothea HiCkox You little realize my possibilities. Commercial Club ’28. Hope Higbee How hard it is to be good and do a good job of it. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; Stunt Show ’25. Mildred Hills “Dutch” A human Declaration of Independence. Commercial Club ’28. Geneva Hitt “Pig” ours received: We are out of halos in your size. St. Peter. .Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; class treasurer ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Student Council ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’25, ’26, ’27; Broadcaster staff ’27; Flame staff ’28; F'rench Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association '28; cantata ’26; operetta ’25. ’27; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28; Quill and Scroll ’28. Paye thirty-nine Audra Howe A gross means more Ilian twelve dozen to her. Broadcaster staff '28; French Cluli ’27, ’28; Commercial Club '28. Do rot ha Howe “Dot” Good sense, good voice, good nature, who’d want more? Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, '27, ’28; Orchestra '25, ’26, ’27, ’28; cantata ’26; operetta ’25, ’27; Quill and Scroll Society ’28; Stunt 8how '25, ’26, ’27; Commercial Club '27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28. Ruby Howe Full many a man I have eyed with best regard. French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Wallace Howe I’d rather be small than not at all. Broadcaster staff ’28; Yelling Squad ’27, ’28. Eugene Huddleston “Straw” A 12 o’clock boy from a 9 o’clock town: Transferred from Rose Hill; Ag. Club ’28; football ’27; basketball ’28. Hazel Hunsaker Say, boys, is my rouge on straight? Broadcaster staff ’27; Girls’ Glee Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; French Club ’27, ’28. Bernadine Johnson “Bang” And to think school will go on just the same. Orchestra ’25, ’26, '27, ’28; Girls’ Glee Club '26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; Stunt Show ’25, ’26, ’28; class president ’27, ’28; vice-president ’26; cantata ’26; operetta ’27; Student Council ’26, '27, ’28. Glenn Kelly Come, smile for the ladies. Boys’ Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; football ’27; operetta ’27; Stunt Show ’25; track '27, ’28; Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27. Pngr forty Lloyd Knierim “Knute” Some are wise and some are otherwise. Commercial Clul ’27; Ag. Club ’25, 26; Stunt Show ’25; Art Club ’28. Theckla Knierim She's not so bad as the name looks. Commercial Club ’27, '28; French Club ’27, ’28. Nettie Lacey Why, folks, I wouldn’t even hurt a fly. Glee Club ’26; Girls Club ’27. Janet Laingor “Ted” Careful, I might do something sensible. Glee Club ’28; Commercial Club ’27; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’25. John Lansherry If ever I meet Muzzy face to face, woe be unto Muzzy. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Marguerite Laymon Extremely busy, but quiet about it. Transferred from Wheeler ’27; Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Hortense LeFever It is good to begin well— better to end well. Orchestra ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Marion Lippincott “Andy” I like work—it fascinates me. can sit and look at it for hours. Football; basketball ’28; Boys’ Glee Club ’27, ’28; Band ’25; operetta ’27. Page forty-one Lgttie Matheny “Let” Just a little girl zvith a lot of common sense. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; Broadcaster staff ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Oral Meeker Her heart to be sure, is not of ice. Girls’ Glee Club ’26, '27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; Art Club ’28; Stunt Show ’28; cantata ’26; operetta ’27. Helen Miller Bobbie” II'hen there is nothing else to do at night, I study. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Thelma Montgomery hear, yet say not much, but think the more. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28. Byron Morgan Get thee behind me, Cupid. Transferred from Jewett ’27. Marjorie Mui.len A girl from the country, but—Oh my! Commercial Club ’27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28; Stunt Show ’25, ’27; Quill and Scroll ’28. Mayme McCash I chatter, chatter as I go. Girls’ Club ’27; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; French Club ’27, '28. Ernest McDaniel “Quack” The greatest men are the simplest. Band '25, ’26, ’28; Commercial Club ’28; football '27. Page forty-two Pauune McKinney For a man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion. Transferred from Wiley, Terre Haute. Girls’ Glee Club ’28; Commercial Club ’28. Herschel Owen Honest, there ain't no Santa Claus. Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27; Stunt Show ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28. Thei.ma Piersall I spend my idle hours 701111 leisure. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Ruby Poffinbarger am content, content as I can be. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’28; Stunt Show ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Helen Reeds She has a commercial head (though not a gold digger). Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27. ’28; Girls’ Club ’27; cantata ’26; operetta ’25, ’27; Stunt Show ’25, ’28. Lowell Reed To my extreme dismay 1 am growing wiser every day. Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’28. Alva Rienboi.t Going back to the farm, To carry a milk pail on my arm. Ag. Club ’25, ’26, ’27 Rosalie Roberts “Rose” One of the fairest in the great garden of roses. Girls’ Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Broadcaster staff ’27; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28; Junior Class play ’27; French Club ’27, ’28; operetta ’27. Page forty-three Helen Shawver If you don’t like my looks, something’s wrong. Commercial Clu! ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27, ’28. Paralee Sheehan She speaks, behaves, and arts just as she should. Transferred from Jewett ’27. Lester Shick “Little Chick A smart person with the exception of the upper part. Aft. Club ’25, ’26. ’27, ’28; Stunt Show '28; Commercial Club ’28; Band ’25, ’26, ’27. Charles Slusser “Pete” Lead on, Shebas, I’ll follow—at a distance. Ag. Club '25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28; Commercial Club ’28. Mary Slusser She has a highly sensitive funny bone. Girls’ Club ’27; Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Hubert Smith “Hube ) oil ought to know me, I’m a sense guy. Ag. Club ’25. ’26, '27, ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’25. Troas Smith “Blondie” Gentlemen prefer blondes. Girls’ Glee Club ’26, ’27; Flame staff ’28; Girls’ Club '27; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28. Ali.en Snearly “Doc” 1 just can’t keep from running, when a woman looks my way. Commercial Club ’28; transferred from Yale ’27. Page forty jour Agatha SpESard Sam” Lazy? No, just uol industrious. Transferred from Newton ’28; Art Clul ’28. Everett Stagey “Doc” Commercial Club '27, ’28; Yelling Squad ’28. Merna Stewart “Mem” May the bloom of the face never extend to the nose. Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, '27; French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Club ’27; Girls’ Club ’27; Junior Class play ’27; cantata ’26. Augustine Swarthout ain’t nobody’s baby. Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Inez Taylor “Tillie” Sugar and spice and everything nice, That’s what little girls are made of. Commercial Club ’28; French Club ’27; Girls’ Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’28; Stunt Show ’25, '26, '28; cantata '26; operetta ’25; Girls’ Club president ’27, ’28; class vice-president ’25; Student Council ’25. Vera Terrell Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. Rosa Todd “Rosy” If music hath charms to soothe the savage beast, she need fear no spinsterhood. Transferred from Decatur ’27; Girls’ Glee Club ’28. Ruth Trimble “Rufus” What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. Transferred from Newton ’27; Girls’ Glee Club ’28; Stunt Show ’28. Paye forty-five Henry Tutwii.er “Tut” If hot air -were music, Tut would be a brass band. Junior Class play '27; Band ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Orchsetra ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; operetta ’27; cantata ’26; Boys’ Glee Club ’26, '27, ’28. Hazel Vernon Quid in class, but powerful loud in grades. French Club ’27, ’28; Commercial Ciub '27, ’28. Ch lore an Weaver “Mildred” If singing weren’t required, I think t would be a grand opera singer. Girls’ Glee Club ’25. ’26, ’27, ’28; operetta ’25, ’27: French Club ’27. ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. ’28: Commercial Club ’28; Stunt Show ’25, ’26, ’28; cantata ’26; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Eugene Weaver “Melvin” There are only two things on this earth I don’t want! A dress suit, and a date. Commercial Club '28; Stunt Show ’25. Hazel Weaver “Blondie” Honest, folks, peroxide didn’t do it. Commercial Club ’28; French Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Glee Club ’26, '27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28; operetta ’27: cantata ’26: Girls’ Club ’28; Girls’ Athletic Association ’28. Dean Whitney “Sheik” Wake me up when class is over. Ap. Club ’27, ’28; Boys’ Glee Club ’26. ’27, '28; cantata ’26; operetta ’27; Band ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28. Max Wiley Judge” Always going to do what lie wants to do, and will do what he doesn’t want to do. if he wants to. Basketball ’27. ’28: football ’27; Commercial Club ’27, ’28. Marguerite Wilson “Malinda” A hard worker, but never too busy for fun. Commercial Club ’27. ’28; Girls’ Glee Club ’28; Girls’ Club ’27. James Wright “Jimmy” What’s the matter with Wright? He’s all right. Who’s all right; Wright. Wright, Wright Basketball ’28; Commercial Club ’27, ’28; Stunt Show ’28. Page forty-six SMOKE SCENES OF THE SENIORS Some 140 fire makers arrived in C. T. H. S. in the fall of 1924. One hundred and forty waiting to form one of the brightest flames in high school history. Late in September a tiny flame appeared, with the election of the class officers: Harold Beeson, president; Inez Taylor, vice-president; Rhea Fox, secretary ; and Geneva Hitt, treasurer. From the organization of the class the smoke rolled, lifted and allowed the little flame to flicker brightly. The fire makers worked well together, and soon the winning of the stunt show prize and Flame selling contest had enlarged and brightened the little flame into a bright fire that had to be recognized, both by student body and faculty. When the year ended the flame was a fire, but this changed from a fire to the flame, from the flame to a tiny blaze, a few puffs of smoke and only smoldering embers remained during the summer vacation. Fall of 1925 and again the fire makers brighten school life with their flame, this year even brighter than last. Harohl Beeson aga:n was elected president, I’ernadine Johnson was chosen vice president, and Rhea Fox and Geneva Hitt their former positions. During their Sophomore year the fire makers succeeded in brightening everything about them. A spontaneous combustion in the early part of their Junior year kept a mighty fire glowing throughout the entire year. For a third time Harold Beeson was president, and he was assisted by Bemadine Johnson as vice-president and Geneva Hitt as secretary and treasurer. The greatest intensity of the fire was late in the school year when the fire makers heaped on the already large fire the Junior-Senior banquet fuel. Last but not least is the Senior year fire. The head fire makers this year are Bemadine Johnson, president; James Abraham, vice president; and Geneva Hitt, secretary and treasurer. During the four years the sponsors of the class have added additional brightness to the once tiny flame. The mighty athletes of the fire makers, especially the Beeson brothers who for four years have been outstanding in athletics, have added to the brilliancy and intensity of this flame. Others who aided in the winning of two Wabash Valley football championships were Abraham. Deverick. Heim, Dewees, and Wiley. Many of the school’s best in any activity lias come from the realm of the fire makers. Now, a mighty blaze is roaring on and on; soon the wind of graduation will scatter this mighty blaze and other tiny fires will be started. Perhaps some of these will only flicker and then die, perhaps others will never flicker, but perhaps some will burn steadily, brightening the whole wide world with the light from the realm of the fire makers. Page forty-seven WILL OF SENIOR CLASS We, the members of the Senior Class of Casey Township High School, believing with firmness that we are as sane as could l e expected, do hereby take this opportunity to make our last will and testament: I, Henry Curtis I utwiler, Jr., leave mv lusty voice to the Freshman Class to be divided equally among all members. I, Harold Beeson, will one-half my manly figure to David Brown. W e, Rhea box, Maude Finney and Geneva Hitt, will our ladylike behavior to Blackie Ross and Martha McFarling. We, the members of the Senior Class, leave to the Juniors all the cuds of chewing gum which have accumulated under our desks. I, Eugene Weaver, will the left hind tire of the Weaver Special to Oscar Shoemaker. I. Merna Stewart, leave all my foolish infatuations for football players to Ruth Hadley. To Spider Greever, I, Theron Elliott, will my general usefulness. I. Harry Beeson, will my incessant grin to Bobby Hills. 1, Lura Haddock, will my curly auburn hair to Sunshine, the Sophomore. A good idea. I, Glenn Kelly, leave my good voice to Allan Taylor. I, Stanley Foster, leave my music ability to Doit Kelly. I, Max Wiley, leave my liking for sleeping, featuring two snores, to Leland Stiff. I, Clark Cochonour, will to Mi-. W alters my heel plates, so that the sound of his approach may be a warning to sleeping friends. The seat nearest the fire extinguisher, we. Harvey DeWees and Marion Lip-pincott, do hereby bequeath to the persons who arrive first early on a certain September morn. (The wanting of this particular location should be given deep thought.) (Sif ncd) Tiie Senior Ci.ass. By: Rhea Fox, Geneva Hitt. Witness: Pie. O. Rea. Page forty-eight Voi,. IV CASEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL PROPHECY EDITION No. 4 ELECTION— NET PARTY WINS “Pete” Beeson Leader of New Party Whose Platform Is to Support Middle Aged People with One Glass Bye and Who Contain in One Place or Another Fallen Arches. After a strenuous struggle “Pete” Beeson came out winner of the ’940 election which was very close. He won by a unanimous vote. The first, last and only since George first took oath. Stanley Foster, on the prohibition ticket, felt that the cause of his lack of election was all due to lack of enough votes. His condition, after being told of his downfall, was of the calmest way. He merely picked up a hatchet and tore madly through the city of Rumpus Ridge, where he was spending the night in hunting copper-tipped tweezers. He is quoted as saying: “Till death doth do my part from my life I will win on the prohibition ticket unless Rosamond Funk should turn out to be Charlie Lind-berg’s eldest daughter. ' “Pete” has induced his younger brother Harry away f on his position as clerk in Abraham’s shoe store and has given him the office of Secretary of State. During his hours he will be expected to tend Jennie and Oswald, President Pete’s favorite horses, which died in the Civil War. The other candidates were Denzil Beasley. Republican; Ruby Poffinbarger, Democrat. The campaign managers were: Lorene Brown, who after hearing of Pete’s election, tore through the street of Greenup beating 4-4 time on her Wear-ever aluminum dishpan. but was soon after stopped by Constable Elsie Comer. The other campaign managers. Naomi Ballinger, Marguerite Laymon and Charles Slussar, entered the convent. We better add that Charles was soon discovered and was put to fright at the point of three thumb tacks. DANCING DOLES DANGEROUS Moving as a puppet, Doris Foster was dangerously attracted by love to cut-throat Curtis. Losing all control of her money making ability, they took her directly to a villain, lie set the trap. Innocent-like, she fell into the snarl, but was saved when a swinging door revolved, separating the two. Cut-Throat Curtis has at last revealed his inner life. He is compared to Blue Beard. His trial will be held in early April. LIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION KILLED The lightest heavyweight champion. Eugene Darling, was accidentally run over by Janet Laingor. This little accident resulted in Darling’s death. The three eye witnesses, Hazel Hun-saker, Audra Howe, and Maxine Greever, vowed that the driver was in no way to blame until Wallace Howe appeared. Be cause of jealousy of Janet’s love for Wallace, they three turned and said she was guilty. Judge Helen Reeds pronounced the death sentence. Sheik Whitney will put up the final fight for her life. If he does not succeed, the state electrocution-ist. Hope Higbee. will clear one hundred and fifty dollars. PERSONALS Byron Morgan is giving a new interpretation of the black bottom in a western town. Evelyn Hartman is making a wide search for toothpicks that will not fray at the ends. Lowell Reed. a renowned sculptor, after fifty years' search has found the perfect Venus model. She is Miss Bernice Bradford, dwelling near Union Center. The market reports will be broadcast through station F L A M E by Eugene Glick. Lyndon Collins was awarded first prize, a mattress, at a recent contest judging feather beds. For six inches down there should not be a feather out of place, and Mr. Collins immediately detected the first flaw. Howard Hammer ran a close second. Miss Mary Kathryn Emrich has just accepted the position as Assembly keeper in Casey Township High School. Miss Rosalie Roberts, elected Dean of Girls after divorcing her second husband and regaining her maiden name, heartily recommended her old friend. Miss Mary Callahan is making a universal search for her lost roller skate key. Alva Rhineholt. a professional grave robber, has been caught at last. His latest picture will appear in last Sunday’s paper. Harvey De Wees’s picture is now being used by the Arrow Collar Ad Society. DIRTY BEN CAPTURED AT ROBINSON, ILL. FAIR Lester Arnold, alias Dirty Ben. has at last been captured. Many, many times has this clever criminal escaped the law. Arnold will be convicted for several serious crimes. One is entering chicken houses at night fall, eating raw eggs and cementing the shells together again. Second, shooting the cherries, while yet on the tree, full of B-B’s. and thus causing good American citizens to break off their eye teeth, thus causing th' si ht to be imnaired. He was traced to the fair at Robinson. Ill . and there found selling lolly-pons that would not pop. Chief of Police of Robinson, Clyde Fitch, and Detectives Raymond Aug and Eugene Glick deserve much credit for this feat. Dirty Ben’s accomplice, T,cttie Mathcny, alias Dirty Lil, is still at large. Beware!! SENSATIONAL SIGHT ON THE STREET Miss Dorothea Brasel Arrested for Speeding The streets of Casey were a riot with excitement very early yesterday morning, just as night fell. Patrolman William Chrysler arrested Miss Dorothea Brasel for speeding. Miss Brasel was Page forty-nin driving a horse owned by Rosa Todd. Mr. Eugene Weaver, an organ grinder, and Paid Drown, who played the part of the monkey, arc chief witnesses to appear before Judge Ruby Howe if it is not over 191 degrees F. in the shade on the third Sunday of the fourth month of the year of our Lord 1940. THE INEVITABLE TRIANGLE AGAIN liugcnc Huddle stun, F a m o u s Veterinarian, Sues His Wife for Breach of Promise. Mrs. Eugene Huddleston, nee Miss Bernadine Johnson, is being sued by her husband. Mr. Huddlestun claims his wife is bestowing her affections on a young opera star. Leo Callahan; that she called him a bad egg, and that she will not clean the cuspidor when he says so, thus breaking her vows to love, honor and obey. It is rumored that Mr. Callahan will sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on a concert tour to raise money for the stricken woman. CONCERT TOUR Billie Boyd. Dorotha Howe, violinists of the 17th Century, arc preparing for a concert tour around the world. Their piano accompanist is Herschel Owens. The trio will leave on February 30 and will return some time during next week. All their friends wish them success and happiness. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Amos Cutright united in holy matrimony for the third time. Miss Chlorean Weaver and Mr. James Abraham. The beautiful ceremony was held in Fairview Park. The blushing bride was dressed in red chambray trimmed in polka dotted muslin. It was caught at the waist and gathered with French knots. She left her galoshes opened, disclosing a daintily shod foot. The bridal wreath was made of dandelions. The groom was dressed accordingly. Miss Weaver is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Weaver of this city. The couple will have an extended honeymoon exploring the wilds of Moriah, the former home of the bride. FORMER STUDENT IS HONORED Maude Finney has recently signed a contract for two weeks. She will be editor of the Martinsville Planet. She has selected as her London correspondent, Theron Elliott. We feel that Miss Finney in her two weeks’ contract will put the Planet in the same literary plane as the Chicago Daily News. The new improvement is that the paper will be typed in red ink on holly paper. FOR SALE! One slightly used reed baby buggy. Terms cash. Mrs. Lucille McDaniels, Oil Field Rd. HOME MADE HORSERADISH 20c per pint. 50c per quart. Onion Sets Red Onions, White Onions, Bermuda Onions. Rates reasonable. Call Agatha Spcs-ard, 2749R. HOOT OWLS CONVENE The afternoon embroidery club met Tuesday night at 8 A. M. at the country home of Theckla Knierum. The meeting was then transferred to the east veranda of Judges Troas Smith and Merna Stewart’s apartment. With them they took all the lazy daisy stitches they had made during the last fortnight. A close contest was held. Eleanor Ewing won first prize. $20 worth of bologna wrapped in pink paper; she made a turkey buzzard with green lazy daisy stitches. Nettie Lacey won second prize with her square circle of orange She was rewarded with a beautiful colored cheese box. Mary Slusser won third prize and as yet the judges have not learned what the piece is. Miss Slusser received a peck of dandelion greens. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in educational matters. Misses Marjorie Mullen and Mayme McCash sang “O Where O Where Has My Little Dog Gone.” Misses Pauline McKinney and Thelma Pier-sail gave a very interesting discussion of Dr. Miles Almanac. Miss Freda Deverick expounded fluently upon the subject of men. It is thought that the talk was for the benefit of Mr. LeRoy Foster. Claudine Dc Wees blew out the candles on the birthday cake and all departed. TUTWILER RETIRES After having led a life of strenuous labor. Mr. Henry Curtis Tutwiler Jr. has retired to the monastery Zaba Rama, where he will be valet to the sainted mummy, the former Hubert Smith. EV ANG ELI STIC MEETING Great crowds gather to hear the two great evangelists. Miller and Crouch, who are holding weakly prayer meetings at Davis’s Livery Stable located on Jefferson Avenue. CASEY TO MARSHALL BUS Leaves H. Shawver’s Hotel 7:3 Ji A. M. Arrives Lans-berry’s Studio 7:21 A. M. Rates Cheap. Eugene Deverick, Driver. Glen Kelly, Assistant. SAUER KRAUT RECIPE Inez Taylor Phone 8927K NOTICE!!! The Firm of Hitt Fox, Inc. Reducing and Auto Driving Taught by Mail Closed (The owners have been requested to go to Anna.) WANTED!! Old French Books More will be paid if written in Latin. W rite— Misses Ruby Bernice Comer 24779 E- 27 St. Casey, III. DANCING ENGAGEMENTS Baue Sisters Best of References. WRIGHT AND WILEY CIRCUS PROVES EXCITING Tom Barkley was arrested for feeding peanuts to elephants at the Wright and Wiley Circus by Lester Shick, private detective. The trouble soon aroused the interested performers until a rash act was performed. Lura Haddock, bare-back rider, becoming confused, fell from the saddle and the sudden fall caused an earthquake, which swallowed up three islands, namely Australia, British Isles and Long Island. The sudden jar caused Lcland Brewer to leave the lion cage door open. Augustine Swarthout. posed as a dangerous lion, rushed madly through the crowd, fatally injuring the skeleton, Herman Himes, the two trapeze performers, Misses Applegate and Adams. According to Dr. Co-chonour they will live, but will bear scars to their graves, providing they get there in time. After a brief consultation with himself Dr. Cochonour came to the conclusion that Mildred Chrysler, who posed as the fat lady of the circus, was dead, but would live a few days longer. Mildred was very joyous to hear the fact, for she wanted to will her gold tooth to her third husband, Allen Snearly. The circus was run out of town three days before it got there by the law-abiding citizens, Hazel Vernon, Ruth Trimble, Vera Terrell and Thelma Freeman. Harold Cummins, a professional undertaker, is following the circus in hopes of attaining the trade when Mildred dies, and is overjoyed at the prospects for business. ADS!! Just off the press The Stirring Novel I TAME ’EM By Hortense LeFever and Thelma Montgomery $2.00 net MEEKER LIPPINCOTT Real Estate and Feed for Man and Beast Page fifty JUNIOR CLASS Mary Abraham Maurine Agler George Anderson Bernice Baker Opal Baker Esther Bell Willard Bowles Cederic Brandenburg Virginia Brooks David Brown Merle Burdett Robert Carr Mary Cochonour Mary Collins Hazel Cummings Evelyn Cutright Florence Davis Arlene Dclp Elizabeth Dillman Burdell Downey Victor Edwards Vera Edwards Medford Etnirc Helen Evans John Flint I’aul Forakcr Dorothy Giffin Robert Gossett Marie Hensick Harris Hitt Marie House Helen Huddlestun Doit Kelly Raymond Kimberlin Marie Lcttier Olaf Logue George Myers Ruby Myers Helen McCain Genevieve Partlow Genevieve Perkins Muriel Phillips Vernie Rhoads Doris Rhue Dorothy Robinson Helen Shadlcy Evelyn Shimel Mac Shrider Katherine Stiff Leland Stiff Harold Sutherland Thelma Sutherland Dorothy Timmons Max Tripplehorn Maxine Wattleworth Plesant Wilson Dorothea Wright Robert Yanaway Page fifty-one sophomore class Ruth Agler Coral Anderson Mildred Bailey Wilma Beasley Charles Blood Lois Boyd Ruth Bower Pearl Brandenburg Melba Brewer Delma Brosman Ina Brown Garrison Burr Audrey Carper Elizabeth Carr Margaret Clark Mac Collins Mable Copeland Roy Davis Pauline Deverick Lois Deverick Myrtie Deverick Burl Dill Wayne Dixon Virginia Druescdow Marie Emrich Scott Emrich Ellis Ewing Ruth Forester Dorothy Frazier Opal Groves Paul Grove Max Greever Norma Green Gretha Granger Katherine Giffin Leonard Gardner John Gard Ruth Hadley Ralph Haddock Eleanor Haddock Jeannette Hayes Eva Henderson Roland Heim Dcnzil Hills Bernice Hills Page filty-two SOPHOMORE CLASS Dorothy Hosman Genevieve Howe Delbert Kelly John Klinefelter Elbert Knecht Donald Knierum Albert Lacey Alta Lacey Noble Lacey Salena Lacey Virginia Lacey Max Lamb Kenneth Lamb Kathryn Lansbery George Lippincott Kenneth List Elmer Littlejohn Frances Luke Wilma McCrory Martha McFarling Doris McKean Dwight Miller Mary Mitchell Opal Montgomery Pauline Moore Arthur Myers Verlin Orndorff Darrell Poffinbarger Harlan Pfister Naomi Queen Billy Richardson Leota Ross Lorene Searls Ruth Scott Evelyn Sharp Ernest Shick Rosemond Shimel Walter Shrider Mae Smith Opal Smith Maudaline Spcakman William Squires Olive Sweebe Lilly Taylor Allen Taylor Lyle Trimble Imogene Turner Maxine Underwood Evelyn Underwood Ruby Wall Lucile Wilson Ernest Wright Lester Wright Robert Wright Page fifty-thrre FRESHMAN CLASS Owen Alier Harold Ashley Norma Beavers Chlorean Bell William Bell Exil Bower Dorothy Brandenburg Opal Brandenburg Undene Brandenburg Max Brewer Mattie Briggs Vincent Brock Edna Brothers Jane Brunker Norman Callahan Darrell Chapman Howard Cheesman Forest Claypool Thomas Clark Pauline Davidson Beulah Deverick Opal Deverick Christine Diltz Earl Diltz Lola Easton Darell Downey Marjorie Fancher Nora Louise Emrich Faith Finney Pauline Fitzpatrick Juanita Foster Dick Guard Mable Garrett Wilbur Gilbert Charles Goben Lorene Gross Gerald Henderson Wilson Hensiek Kathryn Hoke Doris Hosman Inez Howe Vernon Hudson Bessie Hunsaker Howard Johnson Troyt Kelly Otis Lacey Claudine Laymon Mildred Laymon Ruth Lee Esther Loguc Lee McDaniel Billy McGinness Irene Mumford Norma Neidigh Mac Orand Allen OrndorfF Raymond Owen Maxine Reed Bertram Repp Lulu Roberts Theron Roberts Mabel Rowland Alva Sears Dcleett Sharp Hazel Shore Oscar Shoemaker Ruby Sidwcll Woodrow Simpson Mary Turner Mary Weatherholt lone Wilson Russel Wright Leslie Wright Willis Wright ’«. • fifty-four Page fifty-five STUDENT COUNCIL Any fire needs control; so does the flame of school life. When the spirit of this great flame dies down or whenever harmony among the fire makers is lacking, it is the duty of the Student Council together with the fire chief and his assistants to control this flame and preserve the spirit and harmony of this immense fire. ROLL Senior Representatives Geneva Hitt James Abraham Bernadine Johnson Junior Representatives Merl Burdett Harris Hitt Robert Yana way Sophomore Representatives Audrey Carper Marie Emrich Harlan Pfister Freshman Representatives Faith Finney Kathryn Hoke Wilson Hensiek Faculty Advisor Mr. Walters Page fifty-six THE FLAME Correctly named is this annual of ours. For is it not the written record of the flame or school spirit of high school days? The Flame has been fortunate in its rating which has always been among the best. In 1926, The Flame won second place in the state contest conducted by the James Millikin University, and was awarded second class honors in the group of secondary schools in the central Interscholastic Press Association contest conducted by the department of journalism of the University of Wisconsin. The 1927 yearbook received honorable mention in the high school division of Illinois College Annual Association contest held at Millikin University. In time it will be only a cherished memory, the events and regrets of four years in dear old C. T. H. S. Then we will hunt up the old Flame, open its covers; the dying embers again burn, the thin veil of smoke ascends, and in ascending bring the happy memories of the dear bygone da vs. STAFF Editor ............ Associate Editor.... Literary Editor.... Athletic Editor.... Calendar Editor.... Humor Editor....... Business Manager. Faculty Advisor.... .........Rhea Fox .......Geneva Hitt Virginia Christman ....James Abraham ......Troas Smith ..Clark Cociionour .....Eugene Glick ...Miss Hazel Call Page fifty seven BROADCASTER A very bright little flame in itself is the school paper, The Broadcaster. It exemplifies what can be done with the tiniest of sparks when it is kindled with the fuel interest and supporting fagots. The paper has grown from a class project in 1923, a mimeographed paper, until now it is a neat, little, printed paper which has gained distinguished rating by the Illinois High School Press Association. Miss Hazel Call, as supervisor, and her class in journalism, are most directly responsible for the brightness in the school life caused by The Broadcaster. STAFF Bditor-in-Chief..............................Maude Finney Associate Editor...........................Dorotha Howe Business Manager .....................Ruby Comer Sports Editors.........Max Wiley, Harry Beeson Literary Editor................... Mary Callahan News Editor................................Lettif, MathEny Exchange Editor............................Mildred Chrysler Circulation Managers ....................James Wright, Herschell Owens, Wallace Howe Joke Editor...........................Paul Brown Typist....................................Marjorie Mullen Reporters .................Ruby Poffinbarger, Audrey Howe, Velma Baue, Lyndon Collins Faculty Advisor...................Miss Hazel Call Page fifty-eight QUILL AND SCROLL SOCIETY A chapter of Quill and Scroll Society, national society for high school journalism, was organized this year at Casey Township High School under the supervision of Miss Hazel Call. The purpose of the Quill and Scroll is to instill in students the ideal of scholarship; to advance the standards of the profession of journalism by developing better journalists and by inculcating a higher code of ethics to promote exact and impartial thinking, clear and forceful writing. It was organized with the end in view of recognizing and rewarding ability and achievement in writing and other phases of journalistic work in the high school. Initiation services were held February 7, at which time six students were made charter members of the Casey chapter of Quill and Scroll. This new fagot will add greatly to the flame of enthusiasm of the journalism department. OFFICERS President .............................Rhea Fox Vice-President ..................Dorotha Howe Secretary-Treasurer .................Geneva Hitt Faculty Advisor................Miss Hazei, Cam, CHARTER MEMBERS James Abraham Rhea Fox Virginia Christman Dorotha Howe Maude Finney Geneva Hitt A second initiation was held in April and at that time the following named students, Marjorie Mullen, Ruby Comer, and Harry Beeson, were taken in as active members of the society. Page fifty-nine BAND One of the most active musical organizations in school and one of greatest assistance in keeping the spirit of the fire from falling asleep is the Band. This organization of twenty members under the splendid direction of Mr. J. F. Fletcher has appeared at numerous school programs, football and basketball games. They always give their support to enliven and aid C. T. H. S. in capturing fleet-winged victory. Beginning in early spring, outdoor concerts were given weekly on the school campus. BAND ROLL Cornets Harlan Pfistcr Eugene Glick Gerald Todd Lyle Trimble Kenneth List Pies Wilson Baritone Harris Hitt Drums Charles Blood Ellis Ewing Stanley Foster Basses Henry Tutwiler Ernest McDaniels Altos Lyndon Collins Dean Whitney Lester Shick Clarinets Clark Cochonour Olaf Logue Byron Morgan Robert Yanaway Saxophones Merl Burdett Theron Elliott Oscar Shoemaker T rombones Allen Taylor Denzil Hills Dwight Miller Director...............................J. F. Fletcher Page sixtv ORCHESTRA A flutter, a stir and the embers brighten. The magic has worked again. Music is magic. The High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Vivian Holmes has stirred the happy harmonies to the First Violin Winifred Boyd Mary Kathryn Emrich Dorotha Howe Genevieve Howe Obligato Violin Dorothea Brascl Florence Davis Maud Finney Rhea Fox dying embers and continues very heart of the fire. Second Violin Pauline Fitzpatrick Hortcnse LcFever Ester Logue Doris McKean Cornets Harlan Pfistcr Audrey Carper Bernadinc Johnson Clarinets Clark Cochonour Robert Yanaway to send bright melodies and Trombone Allen Taylor Saxophone Naomi Queen Drums Henry Tutwilcr Piano Mary Abraham Director. Miss Vivian Holmes Paye stxty-one GIRLS' GLEE CLUB One of the largest organizations that assist the fire makers is the Girls’ Glee Club. Miss Vivian Holmes, the director, has continually improved the club since its organization in 1922. At times the flame of song would die away and again it would burn strong and brightly. Highest honors were won in 1926 and 1927. In 1926, the mixed chorus won first place in both the Little Sixteen and Clark county contests. In 1927. the girls’ chorus won first place in the Little Sixteen contest. This year’s club is progressing nicely and before the year is completed this organization will have done its part towards adding fuel to the flame of school life. First Soprano GIRLS' GLEE CLUB ROLL Ruby Mvers Naomi -Ouecn Mary Abraham Genevieve Perkins Rosalie oberts Winifred Boyd Helen Reeds Chlorean Weaver Naomi Ballinger Dorothy Timmons Lucille Wilson Norma Beavers Second Soprano Dorothea Wright Edna Brothers Melba Brewer Genevieve Partlow Lois Deverick Mary Collins Rosa Todd Frances Dollar Audrey Carper Marguerite Wilson Claudine DeWees Mary Cochonour Hazel Weaver Mary Kathryn Emrich Evelyn Cutright Pauline McKinney Ruth Forrester Florence Davis Alto Marjorie Fancher Elizabeth Dillman Ester Bell Dorothy Giffin Marie Emrich Genevieve Howe Ruth Hadley Pauline Fitzpatrick Geneva Hitt Hazel Hunsaker Rosamond Funk Helen Huddlcstun Dorotha Howe Marie Hensick Evelyn Shimel Kathryn Hoke Ester Hock Ruth Trimble Bemadine Johnson Kathryn Lanslierv Inez Tavlor Janet Laingor Director.... Elizabeth Carr Miss Vivian Holmes Pagr sirty-ttcc BOYS' GLEE CLUB 7'bt- first ten spark appeared m VJ23. wfom itfat dub was first organized. Stmaasteted Hsw-Hflne fradl of interest mefaMed m it. this spark has progressed steadily, singing tin imam rear to rear. Miss Vivian Holmes, as director, deserves much credit Star the now brightly burning fire. JTtanars Therein EFlititt Ellis Ew ing Lymflen Ctillins Marion Eippinowtt Mien Taallor Hear Wihitlmey lli rtrcalm, Paul' iurljMtov Hasses Bitibert Andrews Harris Hitt Glen Kelly Henry Tulwiler Miss Vivian Holmes LE CERCLE ERA NC A IS Any student who is now studying French in Casey High School may take part in brightening the French flame. Understanding and knowledge have been found to aid wonderfully in this building of a bright flame and this is the purpose of the club. Knowledge and understanding of the French people, their language, their art, their music, etc., give the necessary fuel of interest to keep the flame burning. Miss Olive Andrews, the faculty advisor, deserves much credit for the success of the club. OFFICERS President ......................Eugene Click Pice-President .................Dorothy Giffin Secretary.................................Oral Meeker Treasurer .......................Mary Collins Faculty Advisor............Miss Olive Andrews George Anderson Thelma Freeman Thelma Montgomery Dcnzil Beasley Lloyd Frickc Marjorie Mullen Winifred Boyd Raymond Fricke Ruby Myers Dorothea Brascl Rhea Fox Ruby Poffinbargcr Leland Brewer Dorothy Giflin Doris Rhue Lorene Brown Eugene Glick Rosalie Roberts Leo Callahan Maxine Grecver Helen Shadley Mary Collins Herman Heim Evelyn Shimel Bernice Comer Geneva Hitt Hubert Smith Ruby Comer Marie House Mcrna Stewart Arlene Delp Audrey Howe Thelma Sutherland Leonard DeWecs Ruby Howe Dorothy Timmons Frances Dollar Hazel Hunsaker Hazel Vernon Burdell Downey Theckla Knicrim Chlorean Weaver Victor Edwards Mayme McCash Hazel Weaver Mary Kathryn Emrich Oral Meeker Dorothea Wright Page sixty-four AMT CLUB A fagot, which is yet tiny, has been added to this flame of school life. The purpose of this club is to learn new and more practical ways of applying the art elements: rhythm, balance, harmony, proportion and fitness to purpose. The members are given a chance to work out different projects, applying the principles learned in class. With these different flames of interest the club hopes to make their everyday life more beautiful. Miss Andrews has made the first Art Club in C. '1'. H. S. a very interesting one. OFFICERS President .......... Vice-President ..... Secretary-Treasurer Faculty Idvisur.... .......Oral Meeker ..Thelma Sutherland .......Ellis Ewing Miss Olive Andrews Bernice Baker Evelyn Outright Harold Curtis Lyndon Collins Eleanor Ewing Ellis Ewing Stanley Foster LcRoy Foster John Flint Genevieve Howe Howard Hammer Oral Meeker Genevieve Partlow Agatha Spesard Hubert Smith Thelma Sutherland Page sixty-five THE GIRLS' CLUB There is something which aids the flame of school life more than most things and as much as the greatest. What is this? Why, girls—just girls. A club has been formed by a number of girls, the majority of whom are upperclass girls. The purpose of the club is to promote a higher standard of girlhood, both scholastically and socially. The girls with their advisor. Miss Laura Wiseman, have sponsored visiting days for the mothers. These visits are followed by a tea. A regular mother-daughter banquet is planned for some time in the spring. The meetings are spent studying topics of interest to a girl who is about ready to go to college. These subjects lead to a discussion of culture and with culture comes a smooth, bright flame. OFFICERS President ..............................Inez Taylor Vice-President......................Mary Abraiiam Secretary-Treasurer ................Audrey Carper Faculty Advisor..............Miss Laura Wiseman Mary Abraham Bernice Bake r Winifred Boyd Audrey Carper Mary Cochonour Mary Collins Evelyn Cutright Marie Emrich Mary Kathryn Emrich Ruth Forester Rhea Fox ROLL Dorothy Giflin Norma Green Ruth Hadley Eleanor Haddock Lura Haddock Dorotha Howe Geneva Hitt Marie Hensick Janet Laingor Winifred Miller Doris McKean Ruby Myers Mary Mitchell Genevieve Partlow Naomi Queen Evelyn Sharp Helen Shawver Evelyn Shimel Chlorean Weaver Hazel Weaver Page sixty-six GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls’ Athletic Association is another new fagot added this year to the flame of school life under the direction of Miss Velda Jordan. The purpose of this organization is to stimulate interest in girls’ athletics and to standardize and promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. BOARD MEMBERS President ...............................Sylvia Berg Vice-President ....................Mary Cochonour Secretary-Treasurer ...................Mary Abraham Faculty Advisor....................Miss Vf.lda Jordan Norma Green Evelyn Hartman Mary Collins ROLL Coral Anderson Faith Finney Irene Mumford I )elma Brosstnan Rhea Fox I loris McKean Mattie Briggs Juanita Foster Mary Mitchell Winifred Boyd Pauline Fitzpatrick Lettie Matheny Bernice Baker Dorothea Frazier Norma Neidigh Opal Brandenburg Rosamond Funk Ruby Poffinbarger Edna Brothers Catherine Giffin Leota Ross Wilma Beasley Mabel Garrett Maxine Reed Dorothea Brandenburg Lucille Gardner Mabel Rowland Dorothea Brasel Inez Howe Rosalie Roberts Bernice Comer Geneva Hitt Ruby Sidwell Ruby Comer Audrey Howe Lorene Searls Arlene Delp Doris Hossmau Evelyn Sharp Catherin Davidson Helen Huddlestun Mac Shrider Beulah Deverick Lura Haddock Opal Smith Lois Deverick Virginia Lacey Mary Turner Opal Deverick Ester Loguc Chlorean Weaver Florence Davis Mildred Laymon Lucille Wilson Lulu Easton Claudine Laymon Hazel Weaver Nora Louise Emrich Salina Lacey Vera Edwards Wilma McCrory Pane sixty-seven COMMERCIAL CLUB Another fagot was added to the flame in 1918 when the commercial department was added to the curriculum of C. T. H. S. The enrollment increased so rapidly that it was necessary to move this department to the new building. Six vears ago Mr. T. C. Tade came into this institution as chief instructor of the commercial flame. The course now includes bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting contests. In the year 1924, this department won the district contest and won first place in state, receiving a silver cup. In 1925, two second places were won in both state and district contests. The commercial flame burned brightest in 1926 when eight out of ten first places in the district were won by Casey. Hilda Dchl won first, with Maxine Sturdcvant second, in state contest; also Hilda won the world’s school championship and she was first to win ihc Gov. Alfred E. Smith trophy and is now filling a two-year contract with the Underwood Typewriter Co. of the speed department in New York City. Mr. Tade has devoted much time and energy in bringing the department up to its present standard. lie was awarded by the Underwood Company a pin on which were engraved the words, “Expert Teacher”. He has been elected president of the Illinois Commercial Teachers’ Association. Tn the last four years the students have won the following awards: 1. Bronze medal emblem—126 awards. 2. Silver medal emblem—sixty-five awards. 3. Gold medal emblem—thirty-five awards. 4. Pearl medal emblem—Hilda Dehl and Maxine Sturdevant. 5. Sapphire medal emblem—Hilda Dehl. Marie Agler Verlia Adams Naomi Ballinger Ester Bell Virginia Brooks )pal Baker Bernice Baker Sylvia Berg Winifred Boyd Hattie Briggs Bernice Bradford Velma Baue Vera Baue Evelyn Cutright Bernice Comer Mary Callahan Harold Curtis Piuje sixty-ciijht COMMERCIAL CLUB ROLL Hazel Cummings Amos Cutright Ruby Comer Lily Chrysler Elsie Comer Freda Devcrick Arlene Help Elizabeth DiUman Claudine DeWees Vera Edwards Victor Edwards Helen Evans Theron Elliott Raymond Fricke Rhea Fox Rosamond Funk Doris Foster Thelma Freeman Dorothy Giffin Maxine Greever Lucille Gardner Audrey Howe Mildred Hills Hope Higbec Frank Hudson Gladys Huddlestun Geneva Hitt Dorotha Howe Hazel Hunsaker Ruby Howe Helen Huddleston Lura Haddock Marie Hensick Bernadine Johnson Theckla Knierum Raymond Kimbcrlin Glenn Kelly Marguerite Laymon Marie Letner Hortense LcFever Helen Miller Let tic Mat hen y Pauline McKinney Mayme McCash Helen McCain Thelma Montgomery Ernest McDaniel Oral Meeker Marjorie Mullen Ruby Poffinbarger Muriel Phillips Genevie Perkins Thelma Piersall Doris Rhue Lowell Reed He’en Reeds Rosalie Robert-Lester Shick Mae Shrider Everett Staley Helen Shadley Mary Slusser Charles Slusser Thelma Sutherland Augustine Swarthout Inez Taylor Vera Terrell Hazel Vernon Marguerite Wilson Chlorean Weaver Hazel Weaver Eugene Weaver AGRICULTURE CLUB Nineteen hundred and twenty is the year when the material for this part of the school life flame was brought together and organized. Since then the flame has increased, and now the Ag Club is one of the largest, and most active of Casey High School’s organizations. The club was formed in order that its members could learn more of the practical side of the work and so they could aid the farmers of the community in their work. The club, efficiently directed by Mr. Walter Newlin, has succeeded so well in its purpose that the Casey Ag Club is now well known throughout this part of the state, and it still burns on and on. Raymond Aug Lester Arnold Pearl Brandenburg Tom Barkley Harry Brandenburg Howard Cheesman Norman Callahan Leo Callahan Clark Cochonour William Chrysler Forest Claypool Amos Cutright Harold Cummins Eugene Deverick Dean Daughette Victor Edwards AG CLUB ROLI LeRoy Foster Clyde Fitch Paul Foraker Wilber Gilbert John Gard Kenneth Gross Leonard Gardner Arthur Graham Vernon Hudson Eugene Huddleston Frank Hudson Herman Heim Roland Heim Delbert Kelly Lloyd Knierum Troit Kelly Faculty Advisor. Raymond Kimberlin Kenneth Lamb Elmer Littlejohn Herschel Owens Billie Richardson Lowell Reed Alva Rienbolt Ernest Shick Lester Shick Charles Slusscr Hubert Smith Pies Wilson Dean Whitney Russel Wright Robert Wright Leslie Wright ...Mr. Newlin Page sixty nine MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Every boy has a natural instinct or desire to create something. The purpose of our Manual Training Department is to satisfy this desire of creating things. The aim is to get the student accustomed to drawing and making pieces of furniture. The student begins making very simple articles and as he progresses from time to time more complicated ones are attempted. This popular department holds two exhibits during each year. At this time numerous household pieces, such as floor lamps, beds, cedar chests, tables and buffets, that are made by the students, are put on display. MANUAL TRAINING ROLL Owen Alier Lester Arnold Charles blood Kxil Bower Cedric Brandenburg Garrison Burr Darrell Chapman Thomas Clark Roy Davis Burl Dill Earl Diltz Wayne Dixon Ellis Ewing LeRoy Foster Lloyd Fricke Charles Gobcn Max Greever Paul Groves Ralph Haddock Gerald Henderson Wilson Hcnsick Wallace Howe Howard Johnson John Klinefelter Elbert Knccht Albert Lacey Noble Lacey Otis Lacey George Lippincott Marion Lippincott Kenneth List Ernest McCambridge Lee McDaniel Rilly McGinness Arthur Myers George Myers Allen Orndorff Raymond Owen Harlan Pfister I larrell Pofhnbargcr Theron Roberts Alva Scars Walter Shrider William Squires Harold Sutherland Lyle Trimble Henry Tutwiler Lester Wright Willis Wright Page seventy JUNIORs SENIOR BANQUET Because of lack of time for preparations, since school was closed because of an epidemic of smallpox, the Junior-Senior banquet was not quite the splendid affair planned by the class. However, it was one of the biggest social events of the year. The program was as follows: Toast of Welcome..........................Bernadine Johnson, Toastmaster Senior Response.........................................Jean Lansberry Music ........................................................Orchestra Response...........................................Board of Education Response........................Mr. O. V. Walters, representing Faculty Music ........................................................Orchestra Pie a la Radio, playlet..................Rhea Fox, operator of the radio Balcony Scene from “Romeo and Juliet....Rosalie Roberts and Paul Brown ]Vlusic ......................................................Orchestra Toast of Farewells........................................Toastmaster Page seventy-one DRAMATICS JUNIOR PLAY The Juniors demonstrated their dramatic ability in their class play, “A Busy Honeymoon”, presented successfully on Friday night, March 2, 1928, in the gymnasium of the old building. It was a three-act comedy with the setting in New York City on July 31st and August 1st and 2nd of last year. The scenes were laid in a pretentious hotel in the metropolis where the amusing situations confront the characters in the story. The royalty and nobles, with their attendants, were visiting the United States and, as most foreign visitors do, they had come to New York City and engaged two suites in the hotel. Louise, queen of Deleria, was desirous that her daughter, Alma, princess of Deleria, should be united in marriage with Gottlieb, archduke of Wiener Schnitzel. The princess’ affections, however, had been given to another, August, crown prince of Strudelburg, whom she secretly marries. Because of their importance they are beset with newspaper reporters and others seeking interviews, so that they are unable to have any privacy in which to enjoy their new state of happiness. They persuade Terry Rafferty, hotel porter, to take the place of the crown prince. The newlyweds are enabled to enjoy their honeymoon, by this deception, but those who relieved them of their position were confronted by many complicated, although amusing, situations, which assured the success of the comedy. Credit for the success of the play goes to Mr. Fletcher, director of plays in Casey High School for last three years. A BUSY HONEYMOON A Three-Act Comedy Cast of Characters Teresa, Princess Alma’s maid...................................Mary Abraham Johnnie Fogarty, newspaper reporter.........................Raymond Kimberlin Alma, princess of Deleria.........................................Ruby Myers Cuticura Brown, colored chambermaid...............................Mary Collins June Callahan, stenographer and princess pro tern.............Florence Davis August, crown prince of Strudelburg..........................George Anderson Terry Rafferty, hotel porter and prince pro tern..................Harris Hitt Ignatius Popopulus, a Greek hero and patriot...........................Burdell Downey Gottlieb, archduke of Wiener Schnitzel....................................Merl Burdett Maggie Rafferty, Terry’s wife...............................Dorothy Timmons Louise, queen of Deleria.......................................Mary Cochonour Grogan, the hotel’s house detective............................Paul Foraker Time: July 31st, and August 1st and 2nd of last year. Place: New York City. Pape seventy-two ) HONOR ROLL The Honor Roll at Casey Township High School is made up of students who receive an average of 4.3 which means an individual must receive at least two A’s and two B’s for his semester grade. The following scale is used to determine a student’s rating: A, 5; R, 4; C, 3; D, 2; E, 1. A purple chenille, six-inch letter “C” is given at the end of each semester to those who have won a place on the Honor Roll. The following named students made four A's the first semester: Seniors Virginia Christman Dorotha Howe Juniors Mary Abraham Mary Collins Florence Davis Harris Hitt Dorothy Timmons Dorothea Wright Sophomores Audrey Carper Dwight Miller Robert Wright The following named students made 4.3 to 4.9: Seniors Winifred Boyd Ruby Crouch Bernice Comer Harold Curtis Theron Elliott Eugene Click Eugene Huddlestun Bernadine Johnson Hortcnsc LeFever Oral Meeker Byron Morgan Pauline McKinney Helen Reeds Hubert Smith Rosa Todd Juniors Virginia Brooks Dorothy Giffin Marie Hensick Helen Huddlestun Genevieve Partlow Genevieve Perkins Katherine Stiff Sophomores Marie Emrich Katherine Giffin Ruth Hadley Virginia Lacey Mae Smith Freshmen Norma Beavers Marjorie Fancher Wilson Hensiek Kathryn Hoke Mae Orand At the beginning of the second semester, 1928, a pin was awarded to those who had earned four scholarship letters. This pin is a gold owl with ruby stones for eyes and on the breast is inscribed, “C. T. H. S. Scholarship”. The following named students have received four scholarship letters at the close of the first semester, 1927-28, and are entitled to a scholarship pin: Seniors Virginia Christman Winifred Boyd Rhea Fox Eugene Glick Dorotha Howe Geneva Hitt Bernadine Johnson Hortense LeFever Helen Reeds Hubert Smith Juniors Mary Abraham Mary Collins Florence Davis Harris Hitt Genevieve Perkins Katherine Stiff Dorothy Timmons Dorothea Wright YELLING SQUAD The flame burns brighter, the students are livelier, the players peppier. All due to the support of a yelling squad, composed of a group of the High School boys who have the right spirit. The members are: George Anderson Ralph Haddock Verlin Orndorff Leland Brewer Raymond Hosman Charles Slusser Wayne Dixon Wallace Howe Everett Staley Stanley Foster Wilson Hensick Leland Stiff Raymond Frickc Howard Johnson Max Tripplehorn Lloyd Fricke Raymond Kimbcrlin Eugene Weaver Charles Goben Albert Lacey Willis Wright Dick Card John Lansberry Leader ..........................................Detail Hills Page seventy-three GIRLS THELMA GENEVA r i YES, ITS CLARK FOUR. IN A ROV OUR JOKE EDITOR RUBY Mri I THREE OFAKIND MISS CALL POOGLE MISS HOKE WALT -'V Page sever.ty-four Page seventy-five FOOTBALL, 1927 Forty-five boys reported for the first practice and were given their equipment with which to start on their long burning out campaign against nine nearby cities. The prospects were rather poor, with only a few veterans around which the team must he built. Mr. Hamilton worked hard to turn out a team of “Purple Terrors”, that would smother all rising flames that appeared upon the horizon. The Purple flare assumed a dull hue at first but by mid-season everything was falling by the wayside, burned to the roots. They ended the season in a blaze of glory by wiping out Marshall, 27-0, on Turkey Day. Not too much praise can be given to the minor Purples, managed by Mr. Helm, who, though they never received the praise for extinguishing opposing elevens, gave the varsity strenuous workouts, that developed them into a smoothworking machine. Every hoy that reported gave the best that he had toward developing the mighty Purple team. Numerous flashes are left for next year’s squad, around which another winning team will be built and probably the third consecutive Wabash Valley championship football will light up our trophy case in 1928. I’aye seventy six FOOTBALL BANQUET Two hundred people attended the second W abash Valley championship banquet held in the High School gymnasium, Friday evening, December 9th. The guests entered the gymnasium about 7:30, where they were entertained by the High School Orchestra during the dinner hour. The banquet was prepared and served by the domestic science department under the direction of Miss Rosalia McCambridge ?rd Miss Lois Todd. After this, Mr. Walters, acting as toastmaster, introduced Miss Helen Grant, who gave a very appropriate reading. The next number on the program was Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arnold, of radio fame, who entertained the crowd with songs and jokes. The speaker of the evening, Mr. George Tilden Ragcsdalc. of Louisville, Kentucky spoke on the subject, “The Educational Value of Extra Curricular Activities in the High School”. Mr. Ralph White, sports editor of the Terre Haute Tribune, presented our school with the Tribune trophy, a regulation size silver football, the second Tribune trophy we have won in as many years. Mr. Hamilton was then given the floor and, in his usual amiable way, he presented sixteen Casey warriors with the coveted major C of athletic recognition. Those receiving letters were: Fete Beeson, Harry Beeson, Herman Heim, Theron Elliott. Max Wiley, Eugene Huddleston. Ernest McDaniel, Leonard DeWees, Pleasant Wilson, Glen Kelly, Garrison Burr, Earl Smith. Ernest W right, Doit Kelly, Eugene Dcvcrick and James Abraham. The last number on the program was the presentation of the Harris trophy by its donor, Dr. C. M. Harris. It was given to the player who best represents Casey High School in athletics and scholarship. Harry Beeson, popular center of the Casey team for three seasons, was selected as the one to represent the school this year. His name will be the first one to be engraved on the trophy. The trophy is a huge one, measuring twenty-three and one-half inches without the base. Engraved upon it are the words: “The Harris Trophy, awarded to the Casey Township High School football player for athletic and scholastic attainments.” Mr. Hamilton, the coach; Dr. Buckler, of the Board of Education; and Mr. Walters, the superintendent, acted as judges. The basis on which the boy was chosen was: Football ability, scholarship, sportsman-shin. attitude toward school, courtesy and honesty. Page seventy-seven Mt FOOTBALL, 1927 CASEY 12; NEWTON 0 In the first game the team seemed as but a spark, but burned Newton to the tune of 12-0. CASEY 22, OAKLAND 6 The gradually growing flame next attacked Oakland with a rush and smotli ered their cries, 22-6. CASEY 6; ROBINSON 6 In October, two flames, a red and a purple, burned with equal zeal and Robinson held the Purple to a 6-6 tie. CASEY 13; PALESTINE 0 A blue blaze leaped up but was blended into a flaming purple as our gallant warriors trampled Palestine, 13-0. CASEY 42; OBLONG 0 Then came Oblong’s warriors bold, who returned home at the zero end ot a 42-0 Purple victory. CASEY 62; EFFINGHAM 6 Effingham’s cries for mercy were smothered as the purple flames rolled up a 62-6. CASEY 41; GERTSMEYER 6 The fighting, leaping, penetrating purple blaze crossed the Wabash at a jump and subdued Gertsmeyer of Terre Haute with a 41-6. CASEY 52; MARTINSVILLE 6 Martinsville entered our city with dreams of triumph but were burned out to their surprise by a 52-6. CASEY 27; MARSHALL 0 Marshall! Oh, Marshall! ! Another flame of red came sweeping from the east with their band of highly praised Red Devils, but were turned back by the crushing purple flare. 27-0. Page seventy-eight Conrad F. Hamilton “Ham” “Ham” is right there in everything. As a coach he can’t be equalled. In his four years of coaching he has turned out three Wabash Valley champion teams. Which is a wonderful achievement for anyone. “Ham” liked his boys and they liked him; this did a lot towards getting results. Gordon Helm “Joe” “Joe” is our assistant coach, just out of college with quite a “rep” as a footballer. He taught the boys all fine points of carrying the ball and pushed the scrubs to battle the varsity. A real fellow is Joe. We wish him the greatest success in his career ar, a coach. LeRoy Foster “Poogic” Senior; team manager ’27. “Poogie” proved to he as good a towel thrower as he was pigskin kicker. He looked after the gang’s equipment and was their general doctor. A fine manager in every respect. The team next year will be lucky to have as capable a manager. Faye seventy-nine Harouj Beeson “Pete Senior; team '24, '25, '26, ’27. All Wabash Valley tackle '27. Pete was a tower of strength in the line. He filled his position at right tackle in grand style, figuring in every play both on offense and defense. When Pete hits ’em they stay hit. Harry Beeson “H” Senior; team ’24, '25, '26, '27. Although not as heavy as his brother Pete, “H” was a wonderful pivot man, always there, cool headed, and a hard, deadly tackle. He will be hard to replace next year. Winner of 1927 Individual trophy for best representing Casey in athletics and scholarship. Herman Heims “Shorty” Senior; team ’26, ’27. “Shorty” used his height to great advantage, reaching over opponents to get a man carrying the ball with the ease of a giant. With “Shorty” on the left side of the line it was useless for opponents to pull a bull rush through that side. James Abraham i t:_ Jim Senior; team '26, ’27. As a leader, “Abie” was one of the best in the sweep of the valley. He was found to be cool headed when caught in a tight place. In his two years as quarterback C. T. H. S. failed to taste the sting of defeat. Page eighty Leonard DkWkes “Harvc” Senior, team '27. Harvc” played either end or tackle. He could he depended upon to break up the opponents’ line smashes. At snatching passes “Harvc” was a matchless wonder. Glenn Kelly “Kelly” Senior; team ’27. Glenn played guard and was always dependable. It was very seldom that the enemy gained through him. He was found to be capable in opening holes for the hard-hitting backficld to plow through. T heron Elliott “Elliott” Senior; team ’27. “Elliott” lacked none of the assets of a lineman. He played any position in the line but seemed to like end the best. “Elliott” was a clean player and a hard fighter. Eugene Huddleston “Straw” Senior; team ’27; All Valley end ’27. Although this was “Straw’s” first year on the varsity, he played a remarkable game. He was the fastest man on the team. His deadly tackling and knack of breaking up the interference of opponents were valuable assets to the team during the year. Page eighty-one Max Wiley Jud” Senior; team ’27. “Jud” played left end in as grand a style as one would wish. He went down under punts, caught passes, tackled like a demon; in fact, did everything a good end should do. “Jud” will he hard to replace next year. Eugene Deveric; “Dev” Senior; team ’27. “Dev” played half-hack and fullback. At either position he ripped through the enemy’s line or around their end for gain after gain. He could always he depended upon when a few yards were needed for a first down. Ernest McDaniels “Quack” Senior; team ’27. Although “Quack” failed to bloom forth until his last year he sure made up for lost time. With “Quack” at left end the opponents were never over anxious to come around that side of the line. Pleasant Wilson “Pies” Junior; team ’27. “Pics” played guard and we say it with the emphasis on “played”. He was a tower of strength in stopping the opponents’ rushes, and with Purr to team with next year, he will be a valuable asset to the team. Page eighty-two Garrison Burr “Tink” Sophomore; team ’27. “Tink's” first year on the varsity proved a winner. He learned all the principles of teamwork while pairing with “Pete” Beeson on the right side of the line. “Tink” will probably jump into the All Valley class of players next year. Ernkst Wright “Ernie” Sophomore; team 27. “Ernie” played left half and proved to be a worthy running mate to “Joner” Kelly. He possessed the ability to heave the passes just when they were needed with deadly accuracy. He should be a valuable man to the team the next two years. Doit Kelly “Joner” Junior; team ’27. “Joner” played right half and was a “bear” on off-tackle plays. He was a hard hitter on defense as well as on offense. Great things are expected of him next year. Earl Smith “Smitty” Sophomore; team ’26, ’27. “Smitty” was a very capable ball carrier. With his two remaining years in school the fullback position should be well taken care of. He couldn’t be stopped when he started around an end. Page eighty-three BASKETBALL, '27 '28 The old lighting flame of Casey burst forth again after the football wipe-out was completed. Coach Hamilton sent in the basketball alarm. Forty-odd basket firemen answered his call, but after a week of practice the squad was cut to fifteen. Coach Hamilton taught the firemen the fundamentals of the game. The boys responded nobly. Soon scrimmages were held until the boys began burning up the draperies and the floor with their shooting and teamwork. The great campaign was started December 13, with Martinsville. They were burned out by a 20-18 score. All the flames thereafter were met with the old fight and .ip made famous by Casey firemen. The season was a great success both in games won and from a financial standpoint. The new gymnasium made it possible to seat a larger number of people than in previous years. With a larger number of this year’s squad in school next year the prospects for a winning five are good. Here’s to the team of ’29. Page eighty-four SCHEDULE Casey ................. 20 Casey ................. 15 Casey ................. 19 Casey ................. 50 Casey ................. 15 Casey ................. 14 Casey ................. 50 Casey ................. 17 Casey ................. 14 Casey ................. 45 Casey ................. 17 Casey ................ 50. Casey ................. 21 Casey-................. 23 Casey ................. Casey ................. Casey ................. Martinsville ........... 17 Westfield .............. 13 Gertsmever ............ 23 Alumni ..................10 Greenup ............... 26 Robinson .............. 30 Marshall ............... 4 Kansas ................ 2 Kansas ................ 26 Martinsville ............ 19 Charleston ............. 15 Marshall .............. 25 Westfield ............... 19 Fairbanks .............. 14 Greenup ............... Hutsonville ........... Toledo ................ CLARK COUNTY TOURNAMENT AT CASEY Casey Casey January 13 14 .... 26 Marshall ... .... 15 Martinsville 24 1 WABASH VALLEY PRELIMINARIES AT MARTINSVILLE January 20 21 Canev .............. 20 Westfield 6 E. I. H. S. L. TOURNAMENT AT CASEY Casev .............. 25 Charleston T. C...... 9 Casey .............. 16 Kansas ............. 26, DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT CASEY March 8 9 10 .... 20 . Greenup .......... 14 18 Hutsonville ........ 24, .... 31 Toledo ............. 19 Casey Casey Casey DISTRICT TOURNAMENT HELD AT CASEY Casey Casey Casey Casey March 8 9 10, 1928 ..... 27 . Neofja .... ..... 37 , Greenup ...... ..... 37 Dieterich ... 23 Martinsville 19 15 6 20 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT HELD AT BRIDGEPOR1 March 16 17 18, 1928 Casey ............ 21 Kansas ......... 2( Page eighty-five Conrad F. Hamilton “Ham” A coach with an ability to make boys fight. He instilled the old fighting spirit in the team that made them go out and give all for Casey. A better coach than “Ham” would be hard to find. Gordon Helm “Joe” Coach of the league teams was “Joe”. A little man with a hard job. “Joe” proved capable of putting some real league fives on the floor. Harold Beeson “Pete” Senior; team ’25, ’26, ’28. “Pete” played center on this year’s team. A real man was “Pete”. He possessed marked ability to snatch off a “peeper” right under the nose of the opposing guard. Harry Beeson “H” Senior; team ’28. A back guard with a “rep” was “H”. Many of our opponents’ low scores were due to the close guarding of “H”. He was there with everything a good player should have. Page eighty-six James Abraham “Abie” Senior; team ’26, '27, '28. “Abie” played forward and running guard and at either post be proved to be just as capable a player as he had been the previous years. He was placed at the guard position because of his ability to penetrate the opponents' defense. He will be a hard man to replace next season. James Wright “Jimmie” Senior; team '28. “Jimmie’s” all-’round ability at right forward was felt by all concerned. Besides possessing a marked eye for the basket, he held up his part of the defense in great style. Leonard DeWeeS “Harve” Senior; team ’28. “Harve” played guard with the old fight necessary to keep the opponents’ scores on the low side of the ledger. He will be hard to replace next year. Eugene Huddlestun “Straw” Senior; team ’28. “Straw” played left forward and, although small, was very shifty, causing the opposing guards much trouble. He had a good eye for the basket and he used it. Page eighty seven Max Wiley “Jud” Senior; team ’27, ’28. “Jud” shot baskets from his forward post with uncanny skill. His fast teamwork was a valuable asset to the fighting Purple’s swift offense. Harold Sutherland “Funny” Junior; team ’28. Plays center with all the fight needed by a good player. He has a keen eye and a good passing arm. He will be a valuable member of the ’29 team. Olaf Logue “Rufus” Junior; team ’28. Although this was “Rufus’ ” first year on the varsity, he displayed marked ability at hitting the draperies. He will be a valuable man next year. Vernie Rhoads “Vern” Junior; team ’28. With “Vern” in a suit next year, Casey is sure to have a winner. He was the zip and fight of the seconds. Page eighty-eight TRACK The first call for thinly clad men was issued by Coach Hamilton, to all men who were interested in track work. Coach Hamilton issued thirty suits. It is from these men that he expects to produce a winning team. The first meet which was a quadruple meet—Casey, Westfield, Greenup, Martinsville—came very early. And due to wet weather which prevented practice, we found our winners in poor shape. There was no doubt as to the outcome as in the track events we had little or no chance. In the field events we did our best work. The work of the Beeson Brothers was outstanding. Pete Beeson looked like Bud Houser when he would send the discus and the javelin through the air. This department was Casey’s outstanding division. Martinsville won the meet with 55 points. Casey was second with 45 points, Greenup third and Westfield fourth. The boys gained a great deal of experience from this meet. Our second meet was a dual meet with Greenup which was held April 16. We have great hopes of winning this meet, but the failure of our winners to place was the reason why we were nosed out. The final event of the meet decided the winner. Greenup with two good half-milers won first and second in this event, coming out as winners. We lost by a few points but our boys made a great showing. The next meet will be the County Meet. It was to have been held April 21. but a heavy rain on Friday night caused the meet to be postponed. The meet will be held April 24. The teams to compete in this meet will be Casey, Westfield, Marshall, and Martinsville. The outcome of this meet is very doubtful but we have great hopes of winning it. The next meet in which we shall compete will be the E. I. Meet which will be held at Paris. Casey should make a good showing due to its great strength in the field events. If these men will be up to normal Casey will win quite a few' points. After the E. I. Meet all efforts will be stressed so as to get the boys in shape for the Wabash Valley Meet which will be held in May. The interest shown in track is not very high. The question of inter-class track has come up. The winner of this meet is very uncertain, but the Senior Class should win if they run true to form. The work of a few individuals in track was outstanding. To these men credit should be given. Track is an individual sport where a man works by himself and he alone gets the results. It is a sport where men must train to Inin good condition. This sport is the real test of a man’s ability to train and keep fit. A few of these men should be given credit for their work. In the field events Pete Beeson, Harry Beeson and Vernie Rhoads were outstanding. In the track events we give credit to Deverick, Rhoads, Heim, G. Kelly, and Trimble. Casey’s relay team was outstanding in all of its meets. I he men who ran on the relay team were Burdette. Deverick, H. Beeson, and Huddlestun. This brings to close another season of the cinder path. May the team next year be a winning one and we have hopes of Casey having a cinder track of its own. Then we should prodiu 1 winning team. Page eighty-nine HE AND MY SHADOW WAV BACK WHEN RUBY c trflh afc.S.-'N A FOOTBALL PLAYER ' H I AM I Akt AAA BAUE SISTERS HELEN LONG,LONG AGO BETTY FLETCHER Page ninety Page, ninety-one CALENDAR OF YEAR 1927 1928 Sept. 5—First general assembly convened in Casey High School for ’27-’28. Sept. 6—Freshmen were escorted to classrooms by teachers. One boy, thinking he was a Freshie, forgot to go to Ag class. Sept. 13—Bernadine Johnson elected head fire maker. Annual staff chosen. Sept. 16—Freshies find out what the warwhoops mean. Sept 17—Casey cops opener. Casey, 12; Newton, 0. Sept. 19—Early fall. Miss Andrews responsible for convincing signs. Sept. 20—Two homesick students come back. Sept. 22—Fiddlers Three (but one was missing), Wftiifred and Dorotha play a violin duet for the assembly. Sept. 23—Pep meeting. Once again, Freshies, a little louder, please. Sept. 24—Oakland burns, 22-6. Sept. 25—Just ninety days for Christmas shopping. Sept. 28—Freshmen join C. T. H. S. society. Sept. 30—“Pete”, thinking Harry was a football, kicks him out of bed. Pete held without bail. Oct. 1 —Rained forty days and forty nights. Went to Robinson in the “Ark”. Tied with them, 6-6. Oct. 3 —At the sound of the fire gong all students in room—and so on and so on and so on----------------------------------------. Oct. 5 —See the mice run. Girls’ Glee Club organized. Oct. 8 —Girls’ tennis tournament. Casey wins first in doubles. Palestine goes before the mighty Casey flame. Oct. 8 —Beat Palestine, 13-0. All right, Muzzey, record this. Oct. 10—First pictures for Annual taken. Look pretty as possible. Oct. 10—School dismissed at noon for rest of week because of Teachers’ Institute. Now, give nine rahs for Teachers’ Institute. Oct. 11 —We might look better before a Marshall camera but never again, says Pig, Rae, John and Gene. Oct. 15—Oblong goes down before mighty flame. Pete is having a swell time, only the mumps. Oct. 17—Back to daily routine. Oct. 18—Dr. Cook and Dr. Morrey talked to Student Body and Faculty and parents on “Health”. Oct. 22 —Football flame extinguishes Effingham, 64-6. Oct. 25—Seniors sell tickets for Jugo-Slav Orchestra program. Oct. 26—Juniors order class rings. Oct. 27—Jugo-Slav Tamburica Orchestra program. Oct. 29—Z ZZZZzzzzzz Nothing much happened. Nov. 2—Mr. Jack Berry, the well known aircraft promoter, brought his new invention out for test three weeks ago. He made a very successful trans-assembly flight, and since has been swamped with orders. Nov. —Staff goes to sleep and forgets to keep record. Nov. 22 —Senior stunt show. Nov. 22 —Miss Mary Phillips talked to Student Body and Faculty about China. Furthermore, we don’t care to take a meal in China. Nov. 23 —Mary Abraham’s Ford changed complexion. Nov. 24—Casey decides to keep the goat another year. Beats Marshall, 27-0. Marshall’s eggs were cowardly, they ran. Pufje ninety-two Nov. 28 —Whee! Whee! Did it again. Nov. 29—Football season over. Ob! Hum! Nov. 30 —Oh ! Roy! Basketball. Dec. 3—“Pete” and “Straw” are picked for Wabash Valley football team. Dec. 9—Football banquet. Dec. 13—Started our basketball season by a victory over Martinsville. 20-17. Dec. 20—Glee Clubs serenade Casey. Dec. 21 —Westfield vs. Casey. Won. 15-13. Dec. 22—Santa visits students and Faculty, distributing many useful articles. Dec. 23—Gertsmeyer defeats Casey, 23-19. Let us put our books away. Dec. 24—All kiddies hang up stockings. Thankful for big feet. NEW YEAR. 1928 Tan. 2—Casey gives up to Greenup, 26-15. Jan. 3 —Rack to school again with new resolutions. Tan. 5—Thirteen more days! ! To what? O! ! Exams! ! ! ! Jan. 7—If we smiled it was a forced grin after Robinson departed. Wasn’t revenge sweet? Jan. 10—Red paint, huh, huh—That’s all over but the tin lizzie will never be what she once was. Jan. 12-13—Three cheers for Martinsville. Nuff sed. Jan. 14—They’re comine. Well, let ’em come, we’re studying. Tan. 17—Ain’t life tumble? Tan. 20-21—What does W. V. P. T. stand for? Ask Westfield. Wabash Valley Preliminary Tournament. Tan. 24—Life is even worse than it was 17th. Isn’t one defeat enough? Jan. 25-26-27—The great day has arrived. Tan. 30—Smiles and sobs. A’s and E’s. Tan. 31 —Rut Martinsville wasn’t contented. 41-19. Feb. 1 What will Poppa say? Ye Gods! ! ! The report cards. Feh. 4—Rain! ! Rain! ! Rain! ! Casey’s flaming basketball squad quenched Charleston IT. S., 17-15. Rain! ! Rain! ! Rain ! ! Feh. 7 —We met again. With Marshall sobbing, they departed. 30-23. Feb. 9-10-11—Alas! Alas! Feb. 7 —Casey Quill and Scroll chapter organized. Six charter members. Mar. 2—Junior play, “A Busy Honeymoon”. April —Operetta. April 28—Eastern Illinois track, musical and literary meet at Paris. May 11—Senior play. May 21-22-23—Semester exams. May 25—Junior-Senior banquet. May 27—Baccalaureate. Rev. Todd. June 1—Commencement address, William Painey Bennett on the subject, “The Man Who Can”. Page ninety-three JOKES ALLEGED HUMOR Ham: I say, porter, did you find $50 in my berth this morning? Porter: Yes, suit. Thank you, suh. 50-50 Newlin: 1 asked you for a loan of $10. This is only $5. Gordon: I know it is, but that’s the fairest way—you lose five and I lose five. WHAT DO THEY SCRUB? “Guess my girl in college has changed her mind about basketball. She is evidently going in for something more useful.” “How so?” “Now she writes me that she has made the scrub team.” “MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME” It was a soiree musical. A singer had just finished “My Old Kentucky Home”. The hostess, seeing Miss Holmes weeping in a remote corner, went to her and inquired in a sympathetic voice: “Are you a Kentuckian?” And the answer came quickly: “ No, madam. I am a musician”. ONE OF THE LITTLE TRAGEDIES OF A NEWSPAPER OFFICE City editor: Have you got the prisoners’ football story? The last edition goes in twenty minutes. New reporter: Well, you see. before the game started six of the prisoners killed some of the guards, and got away, and there wasn’t any game to write about— Then the trouble started! WHY HE ASKED HER Rhea Fox : It’s very good of you to ask me to dance. Poogie Foster: Don’t mention it; it’s a charity ball. FREEDOM OF BELIEF “l am sorry. said the housewife to the colored applicant, “but I advertised for a Scandinavian cook.” “Fob de Lawd’s sake!” replied Vaseline Washington, “jes so’s a puhson can cook, what difference do it make what her ’ligion is?” IN ONE WAY, YES! “They claim they are connected with some of the best families.” “So they are—by telephone !” SHE STANDS BY “How is it. inquired a young bride to an older married friend, “that you always manage to have such delicious meat?” “It is very simple,” said the older woman. “I first select a good, honest butcher, and then I stand by him.” “You mean that you give him all your trade?” “No, I mean that I stand by him while he is cutting the meat.” Page ninety-four POOR VISIBILITY He: You live in the house next door, don’t you? She: Yes. He: I haven’t seen much of you. She: No, I live on the other side of the house. ON THE SPOT OF 5:20 It was twenty minutes after five, when a husky ruralist entered a large gentleman’s furnishing store in a western city. “Come out here a minute,” he said to the nearest clerk. The clerk went outside. Pointing to the sign in the store window, “Given away at $5.20”, the visitor remarked, “Well, I’ll take ’em now. It’s just 5:20”. And they finally had to call four policemen to end the argument and disperse the crowd on both sides of the street. A MILLION MILES OR MORE A negro employee was being questioned during an investigation after a trespasser had been killed when he fell from a moving freight train. “Did you see the man on the train?” “Yes, suh.” “Where was he?” “ 'Bout thirty cahs back from de engine.” “Where were you?” “On de back end of de tendah of de engine.” “What time of night was it?” “ ’Bout leven o’clock.” “Do you mean to tell me that you saw that man thirty car lengths away at 11 o’clock at night?” “Yes, suh.” “How far do you think you can see at night?” “ ’Bout a million miles, T reckon. How fah is it to de moon?” still the same Mr. Walters: When I was a lad I used to think nothing of a fast twenty-mile walk. Raymond Owen: Well, I don’t think much of it. either. ❖ GUARANTEED STERLING The new servant girl, soon after her arrival, pricked her finger with a fork and seemed greatly distressed. “Only to think, ma’am,” she said to her mistress, “inflammation or blood-poisoning might set in.” “Don’t alarm yourself, my girl, the forks are real silver, take my word for it.” You are quite sure, madam?” “Positive.” The next morning the girl had disappeared. So, too, had the silver forks! Eugene Weaver: Well, kid. I hit 60 in the old boiler last night. Paul Brown: Goodness, were any of them hurt badly? Page ninety-five AIN’T IT THE TRUTH? Naturalist: Something should be clone to conserve our wild life. Father: I think the colleges have had too much attention already. =s PREFERS THE SIMPLE LIFE Darrel Chapman: I got one of those suits with two pairs of pants. Dick Guard: How do you like it? Darrell Chapman: Not so well. It’s too hot wearing two pairs of pants. . ❖ SATISFIED Teacher: Denzil is rather small for his age. isn’t he? Fond mother: Ob. no. Most of the boys of his age are overgrown, I think! LET’S GO Oral Meeker: A kiss speaks volumes, they sav. Marion Lippincott: Don’t you think it would be fun to start a library? “Surely, Miranda, you’re not going to marry again when the Lord just took Smith. “Yes, I shuali am,” replied Miranda. “As long as the Lawd takes ’em so will I.” Mary A.: What do you mean by telling Pete I’m a fool? Harry P .: I’m sorry—I didn’t know it was a secret. OUGHT TO RE EXHIBITED Harris Hitt: My dad is an Elk. a Lion, a Moose and an Eagle. Delma Brosman: What does it cost to see him? WHEN ACHE STOPS “What's the best cure for tootha'he?” “Walk half way to the dentist’s.” “If there were four flies on the table and I killed one,” asked Mr. Helm “how many flies would be left?” “One,” said Blackie Ross, “the dead one.” Mother: Polite people don’t yawn. dear. Little daughter: But, mother, polite people don’t notice. WHICH, OR BOTH? “I see this medicine is good for man or beast.” “Yes,” said the druggist. ‘ Gimme a bottle. I believe that is the right combination to help my husband.” John Card: What became of the hired hand you got from the city? Fat Owens: Ah, he used ter be a chauffeur and the cloggoned idiot crawled under a mule to see why she wouldn’t go. Page ninety-six THE ONLY CURE If you don’t feel just right, If you can’t sleep at night, If you moan and you sigh. If your throat feels dry, If you don’t care to smoke. If your food makes you choke, If your heart doesn’t beat, If you’re getting cold feet, If your head’s in a whirl Why not marry the girl? “Where did the car hit him.” asked the coroner. “At the junction of dorsal and cervical vertebrae,” replied the medical witness. The foreman of the jury rose from his seat. “Man and boy, I’ve lived in these parts for fifty years,” he protested, ponderously, “an’ I’ve never heered o’ that place.” Con : Mary, how many zones are there ? Mary: Six. Mr. Hamilton: Six? Name them. Mary: North Frigid, North Temperate, Torrid, South Temperate, South Frigid, and Safety. Returning home from the dentist’s, where he had gone to have a loose tooth drawn, little Raymond reported as follows: “The doctor told me 'fore he began that if I cried or screamed it would cost me a dollar, but if I was a good boy it would only be fifty cents. “Did you scream?” his mother asked. “How could I?” answered Ray, “You only gave me fifty cents.” ATTENTION, GIRLS The advertisement offered for fifty cents a recipe by which to whiten the hands and soften them. Girls who sent the money received the following directions : “Soak the hands three times a day in dishwater while mother rests.” Surgeon’s daughter: I’ve been so anxious, dad, to find out whether your operation on Mr. Bullion was successful. Surgeon: Yes, yes. But I was only in the nick of time. Daughter: Oh, so serious as that? Surgeon: Serious? I shall say so. Another day or two and he would have recovered without it. ••5 5 Willie was dejectedly walking home from school and his woebegone appearance attracted the attention of a kind-hearted old lady. “What is troubling you, my little man?” “Dyspepsia and rheumatism,” replied Willie. “Why, that’s absurd,” replied the old lady. How can that be?” “Teacher kept me in after school because I couldn’t spell them,” was Willie’s dismal answer. Puye ninety-seven Alfred the Great was the son of a man and also a woman. When fifteen years old he was married to the daughter of Methusaleh who claimed she was twenty-two. (She was really 463). He was Charlie Lindbergh’s brother and Marie Antoinette’s sister-in-law. When about five he crossed the ocean to America in a rowboat at the voyages to China. On the first he discovered Peru, Indiana on the second he discovered the lost city of the Aztecs south of Bellair, Illinois. In 1421 he made his third voyage; he made a trip to Copenhagen, Ireland, during which trip he was thought to be dead but later found out he was merely asleep. He slept for four years, six months, four days, three hours, five minutes and fourteen seconds plus. Many thought that his supposed death on this trip was caused from running from the Sioux Indians of Chile. On his fourth trip he discovered Bagdad, Ireland, from which place he carried 416 bushels of Irish app’es (potatoes) to the king of New York. When twelve, he went to Bryn Maur Collich (Coll Itch) along with Geo. Washington. Having lived 917 years and having slept but 917,682 hours of this time, he died at this time from lack of rest and from eating too many prunes and drinking too much water. P. S. This was his last voyage. RADIO Station B-L-A-H, Squeedunk, Iowa: We have with us today, Mr. Noah Z. Zunions. He will spout to you a bedtime story by Miss Hooda Thunkett, entitled “Brer Rabbit’s Great Run’’. “Brer Rabbit was out after some caterpillars for breakfast one day, when all at once he cocked his left ear forward and shifted his chew forward to teeth also. Again came the noise he had heard. Glancing down the avenue he beheld Sam and Robert Skunk charging toward him. Our hero sped forward. On he went, on, on, on, on, on, and ever onward. Through Kentucky he sped, and finally, he reached the great canyon. Bob Skunk was close on his heels. Gathering his feet under him, Brer Rabbit gave a leap and sailed across the Grand Canyon. Dowm into a moonshine still he went. Only his left ear went into the liquor. Gathering himself together, our hero pursues his way onward, but that is why the rabbits have no fur on their left ear! Bang! The announcer was just shot. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Westminster Abbey. Station B-L-A-H signing off. Mr. Clark is my teacher; I shall not pass. He maketh me explain hard propositions, and exposeth my ignorance. Yea, though I study until midnight, I shall not pass. He prepareth a test in the presence of mine enemies; he denounceth me publicly; my head bursteth. Surely tests and exams shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the class of chemistry forever. Sylvia Berg: Where are you going? Lyle T.: Nowhere. Sylvia Berg: Then what is your hurry? Lyle T.: T gotta get there. :!: City boy: Where are you going, my pretty maid ? Country girl: A-milking, sir. City boy: In that pretty dress, my pretty maid? Country girl: No, you dumbbell. In this bucket. I’ti'jr ninety-eight A PSALM PARODY Mr. Fletcher is my teacher; I know I will fail. He maketh me to sit up till midnight, he leadeth me to destruction, he restoreth my fear of examinations, he leadeth me over the exceedingly rocky road for the benefit of the students. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ignorance, I do fear evil, for he is after me; his spirit is turned against me to make me read a part of the lesson he assigned the first week of school. He preparest a quiz before me in the presence of the Faculty, he beateth my head with a ruler, my brain runneth over with stars. Surely ignorance and despair shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in his class forever. Sam: What foh am dem fcedsprings on dat stove? jest tell me dat. Jim: I is filled wid dese rheumatic pains, an’ C'ap’ain Cahteh done tol’ me ’tain’t nothin’ like de hot springs foh rheumatiz. Old Mrs. Flint: And what should a polite little boy say to the lady who has given him a penny for carrying her parcels? Little boy: I’m too polite to tell you, ma’am. First Scot: Here’s the bill for that plumbing job I did for you. As you’re a friend of mine I’m only charging you $25. Second Scot: Well, all I can say is, I’m mighty glad I’m no relation. a(t a e Asker: I see you won that $1,000 prize for the best essay on Fleischmann’s yeast. How did you do it? Teller: It was easy. I ate a barrel of yeast every day and I simply had to rise to the occasion. Jjc t'fi Doctor: If I were you I’d take an electric bath. I believe that would cure you. Dusky patient: Not me, doctah. You all isn’t talking to me. Ah had a friend whut took one o’ them baths at Sing Sing an’ he wuz drowned. Sfs Teller: With patience you can do anything. Asker: Will patience fill a sieve with water? Teller: Yes, if you wait for the water to freeze. A teacher, conducting her pupils through an art museum, stopped in front of Rodin’s famous statue, “The Thinker”. She asked them what they thought he was thinking of. “Oh, I know,” replied one little bov. “He’s been swimming and can’t remember where he put his clothes.” Mandv: Say, Sistah Johnsing, does you all do any buyin’ at dese-yeah chain stores ? Sistah Johnsing: No, indeedy. What would I do wiv chains? Page ninety-nine “Rhea isn’t nearly as big a flirt as she used to be.” “Has she reformed or reduced?” Mrs. Sharp (in restaurant) : Just look at that Scotchman eating over there. Mr. Sharp: I see the man but what makes you think he is Scotch? Mrs. Sharp: He licked his spectacles after eating his grapefruit. “Professor, T am sorry I was sick and could not come to your lecture on sun spots.” “Well, miss, I doubt that you would have found it interesting.” “Oh, yes, I would. I get terribly freckled every summer. “Daddy,” said his little daughter, as they watched an airplane, “do you think they will ever get to heaven flying away up like that?” “Not by going away up, my dear,” was the reply. “They are more likely to do it by coming down.” “My wife is divorcing me.” “Gosh, old man. I’m sorry. “All right, then—just for that you don’t get any cigar.” s«e Low: What is it a sign of when your nose itches? Brow : Going to have company. Low: And what if your head itches? Brow: They have arrived. “Say, waiter, I ordered strawberry shortcake, and you brought me a plate of strawberries. Where’s the cake?” “Well, suh, that’s what we is short of.” Worried parent: What shall I take for kleptomania ? Doctor: Take nothing. “Now, that I’ve given you a big dinner, are you equal to the job of washing the dishes?” asked a housewife. “Madam,” replied the educated tramp, “I am superior to it. Good day.” ♦ ♦ ♦ “I want an economical, comfortable machine,” demanded the prospective purchaser, “and I don’t want to pay more than $300 for it.” “Ah, yes,” assented the auto salesman, “what you want is a four-door enclosed bicycle.” Thelma D.: Is your watch going, Earl? Earl: Why, yes. Thelma D.: How soon ? Walker: The train has just passed. George: How do you know ? Walker: I see its tracks. Mr. Fletcher: What do you know of the age of Elizabeth? James: She’ll be sixteen this month. Page one hundred TORNADO Bull 0’Knee alias “Jerk Hitt The murky sky o’erhead proclaimed the fact that it was likely to clear off cloudy and rain another deluge from out a cloudless sky. John Doolittle walked down the street on roller skates and yodelled a dance “hit,” “O Pants Are Pants and Vests Are Vests and Never the Twain Shall Meet.” Now my friend you must understand that the town in which this incident took place was a drowsy little borough in the far famed state of wheat and cyclones, Kansas. The sky had in the meantime taken on a more abysmal hue and the storm was due in twenty-two minutes. Suddenly from out of the High School building which the town possessed appeared a man, twas the head coach. He appeared to be concentrating very deeply on some matter. Suddenly he shouted, “John, where’s that tire pump we have to blow up this basketball?” No answer, silence prevailed. Again he shouted but the only answer was the increasing roar of the tornado bearing down on the hamlet. Suddenly as if his mind and muscles had acted as one, he ran into the building, seized a basketball and ran out again just as the wind came on in full blast. He directed the ball full against the wind, braced himself on the building and when the ball was inflated snapped a rubber band on the entry valve and ran into the building. Just as he appeared on the floor with a tightly filled ball, the wind hurried past on its way to Missouri and the team practiced in a gym which was minus a roof. A VISIT TO ROME Adventure of Apple Sauce By Sudo Ninnis alias George Anderson Chapter I Now, beloved and loving reader you remember how Sir App escaped the kettle and set out again. Sir App, having walked on farther on his horse, soon came to Rome. As he approached Rome he beheld Cicero, Plato, Nero and Julius Caesar pitching horseshoe. He joined them and Cicero was sent to the forum for a pack of Camels. Now, dear reader, it so happened that Sir App was very lucky and soon secured a ringer. Nero became angry and said “Throw yon knave to the lions.” Plato said: “Tomorrow is George Washington’s birthday. We will feed him to the lions in the morning.” Chapter II The next morning was bright and clear, the rain falling fierce as the sun rose in the west. Now it so happened that Sir App was terribly hungry having eaten nothing for four months, three days, nine minutes, fourteen seconds and twelve and nine-thirteenth ticks. Therefore, when he was led into the arena he was ready to eat anything. Catching sight of Nero, he yelled “vile wretch, thinkest to daunt me? I’m from Chicago!” At this Nero’s face was observed to grow pale. A lion shot across the arena. The Chicagoan grabbed it by the throat and bit the tail off. He soon had it devoured more and more beasts came on and huger and huger grew App Le Sauce’s belly. But alas and alack, finally Sir App could hold no more, so with a last bite, he jumped from the coliseum leaving the audience (?) amazed and terrified, mounted his Chevrolet and hit the asphalt for Turkey. Pat e our hundred our CLOVER AT JALE By Shakes N. Shivers alias G. Secundus Anderson Chapter I—Introducing Our Hero As the long line of busses drew up in front of the Halitosis building, Yale University in San Diego, Colorado, our hero a loose jointed youth, red headed (also eyed) about 19Vi years of age and cage, alit, and deposited his carpet bag in the hands of I. M. Dignifyd, president of the University of the Tobacco Trust. Mr. Clover evidently thought he was a porter. “Sir, do you know who I am?” indignantly asked the president, letting drop our hero’s carpet bag which burst open revealing three collars, and one and one-half pair sox, besides some unmentionables. “Sure, sam, take my grip and don’t drop it no more,” said Red” Clover, giving Mr. Dignifyd an affectionate pat on the hack, which, by the way, dislocated his liver. “Young man,” said the Prexy, stepping on Red’s new 98-cent Big Ben, and cracking the main spring, you may immediately go on janitor duty. Your first job will be to help Mr. Lofer, our janitor sweep the gym. Gathering up his possessions, our valiant hero departed. (2b continued) It is better to be broke than never to have loved at all. Shakesreek. ALL THROUGH HISTORY “I shall never marry,” William declared, “until I meet a woman who is my direct opposite.” “Well, Bill,” said Aggie, “that shouldn’t be difficult. There are a number of intelligent girls in school.” “Rastus, your dog seems to be in pain.” “No, suh, he ain’t in pain—he’s just lazy.” “But surely he must be suffering or he wouldn’t howl like that.” “Jes, plumb laziness, jes’ laziness—he’s sittin’ on a thistle.” NOT TOO LITERAL Parson Johnson—De choir will now sing, “I’m Glad Salvation Is Free,” while Deacon Ketcham passes de hat. De congregation will please ’member while salvation am free, we hab to pay the choir foh singin’ about it. All please contribute accordin’ to you’ means and not yo’ meanness. A man much inebriated Hopped into a seat in the lobby beside a clergyman. “Nysh day,” he began. “Yes, I find it very comfortable.” “Will you have a drink?” 1 his was too much. The clergyman’s face set severely and he intoned sternly, “No, thank you sir, I don’t indulge.” “Shy, whattaya ginin’ us, feller? You’re drunk now. 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