Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1932 volume:

—i —i— El Tigre 1932 61 'Sigre Table of Contents Foreword Dedication Board Faculty Classes Athletics Society Musical Intellectual Calendar Jokes Advertisements -5- FORE WORD lx. thi3, the first issue, v e have striven to attain the high idea s for v hioh we hope E?. Tig ’3 will always be syrbo'iic. If, in your estimation, we have net successfully reached the goal, perhaps our successors wi'l supply the defects cm ooopevation and frood will have failed to produce. V.'e hope., that with the years El Tigre will progress until it too, :uay becore a part of the perfection of the DEDICATION The Senior Class of 1.52 te fchlp first edition of El Tigrt to their friend end advisor 111 . J. ?. Minier, in appreciation of the tutny services and lasting friendship he eo freely extended in our yea: together. Mr. Minier’s good splrits and helpful ideas have gi-eatly facilitated our work, both in this and other activities. He is deserving, more than any one else, of mT -J) , •, Dr. E. S. Hose Pres, P. G. Fischer sec. ’-V. s. Robison Charles Young Vincent Krack I H. Muskopf IIISTOKY OF D.C.II.S. The x'irst high school in Fupo was begun in 191 . Fourteen students constituted the entire enrollment and In 1919 the enrollment had reacheJ thirty-one, the school by that time having been organized as a three-ye r eohool. In 1920 the organisation or1 the Fupo Community High School was voted on and caiuied by an orerwi.elmlng majority, September 1, 1923 the school was fully accredited aril has maintained this high standard ever since. In 1925 there was an enrolment of sixty-six and the present site was purchased. One year later (1926) the main building was erected and dedicated, Tne total enrollment at that time was 112. By 1930 and 31 the enrollment had reached approximately loO, counting the Maplewood branch. In the spring of 1931 a now Vocational building was voted upon and caiu-Jed by a large margin. The svcrmer of 1931 saw its completion and in the fall of 1931 it was jedl«-Mi..-i and occupied with the enrollment jumping to around 'r, the Maplewocjd branch Lav tjg been discontinued. Two busses were provided to carry the stndeul s to and from ru' ,„,t proved very successful. To date our school is one of the most outstanding in the entire state. Its faculty ranks with any other of schools nearby and it gives opportunity for study and activity in all branches. Flaidced by evergreen shrubs, exceptionally clean and well-kept, with a beautiful campus, it stands as a symbol of Educa .ional progress to those sponsoring it. ) _ nw. wr ••TrrTrrrrr — ?it? Try -fir itww m� iw rr� � rvr i 30 • : : ■m A isA ; v yv ''■ Hy,,'' 5s S� ei A f. A « ) •ce r ct - 61 Kigre Annual Staff —EDITOR— AMY MAY —ASSISTANT EDITOR— CAROLINE SPRIESTERBACH —BUSINESS MANAGER— MABEL FISCHER —ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER— NAOMA GRAY AND DOROTHY GAINES —ATHLETIC EDITOR-WILLIAM ROSE —ART EDITOR— WILLARD GAINES . —CALENDAR— HELEN GOLEY —JOKES— ELLA DEGEARE —HISTORY AND PROPHECY— ETHEL SCHWAB AND CLARIS TIPTON —SOCIAL EDITOR— ARDELL SMALLENBERGER —ACTIVITIES KATHRYN BOSTAIN —SALES AND ADVERTISING-CLARENCE LA CROIX, RUSSEL DRURY, DARWIN ROBINSON, ELMER BROOKS —TYPISTS— PAULINE APPERSON AND HELEN GOLEY I I rtGo.- � rcv4r' � „,,yi 4!® ■ -’ � J 6.0 - V i £f fl rj k ?L««, r d° th„ G ' ' 7s 4 61 Kigre Seniors DOROTHY GAINES Band Quartette News Staff Annual Staff Booster Club AMY MAY News Staff Debate Honor Society Class Play Annual Staff ETHEL SCHWAB Glee Club Pep Club Annual Staff Girl Reserves Home Economics CLARIS TIPTON Home Economics Typing Contest Annual Staff Mixed Chorus Honor Society WILLARD GAINES Glee Club Boys’ Quartet Operetta Class Play Annual Staff KATHRYN BOSTIAN Pep Club Glee Club Annual Staff Expression Coaching Girl Reserves ARDELL SMALLENBERGER CAROLINE SPRIESTERBACH Glee Club Orchestra Honor Society Annual Staff Operetta Pianist News Staff Expression Coaching Annual Staff Honor Society Nature Club WILLIAM ROSE LEROY ALEXANDER HELEN GOLEY News Staff Basketball Track Honor Society “D” Club Baseball Band Orchestra Booster Club Pep Club Quartet Preliminary Contest Annual Staff County Contest Operetta RUSSEL DRURY CORNELIA RANGE CARL EDWARDS Booster Club Law Club Annual Staff Baseball Current Events Home Economics Nature Club Orchestra Junior Play Music Coaching Preliminary Contest PAULINE APPERSON RUSSEL KELSO MYRTICE MACDONALD Annual Staff Girl Reserves Typing Team Senior Play Preliminary Contest News Staff Baseball Booster Club Pep Club Law Club Girl Reserves Librarian Junior Play Pep Club Booster Club WILLIAM BRUBAKER ROBERT THUMMEL Baseball Track Basketball Pep Club Baseball Booster Club Class Play Pep Club —25— 61 Kigre Seniors CHARLES WELCH JAMES GOLEY CLARENCE LACROIX Quartet Operettas Class Play Baseball Pep Club Basketball Orchestra Mixed Chorus Booster Club “D” Club Basketball Track Pep Club Band Booster Club ELLA DEGEARE MABEL FISCHER LEROY ALEXANDER Booster Club Home Economics Quartet Preliminary Contest Girl Reserves News Staff Class Play Pep Club Booster Club Band Baseball Pep Club Booster Club “D” Club Orchestra JENNIE KAESTNER FURN KELLING JUNE GODIN Debate Club Librarian Librarian Current Events Debate Club Librarian NAOMA GRAY ELMER BROOKS DARWIN ROBINSON Quartet Honor Society Girl Reserves Class Play Preliminary Contest Annual Staff Class Play Orchestra Band Operetta “D” Club Class Play Booster Club Debate Annual Staff JOHN SMITH Tumbling Gym Circus 61 Vigre Senior Class History Graduation is drawing near. Soon all of our school days together will become memories—memories which are very beautiful. They will take the background and line themselves up besides the things which are pleasant to remember. On September 1, 1928, we entered Dupo Community High Schools, as Freshmen. We were very shy and afraid. We were the largest class that had entered Dupo High School so far. Our first class meeting was held in the Study Hall. Our class officers to be elected were Darwin Robinson, president; Dorothy Gaines, vice-president; Velma Kessel, secretary and treasurer. Miss Gascho was our class advisor. The only social event was a class party held on the stage of the auditorium. The next year we returned, all the misery of being called gourds and other things had vanished. We elected Dorothy Gaines as president; Woodrow Wieslogal as vice-president; Willard Gaines secretary and treasurer. Our class advisors were Miss Liebig and Mr. Keys. We gave two parties and two hay rides. In the term 30-31 we retuned to take up our third year in high school together. We had a feeling of importance, because before we had been booed and now we felt almost as important as the Seniors. We elected William Rose as president; Billy Gangle as vice-president; Darwin Robinson as secretary; Willard Gaines as treasurer. Mr. Smoot was our class advisor. We began to work at the basket-ball games to earn money for the Junior-Senior banquet. Our first activity was a hay ride to Fountain Creek; we all had a very nice time. The next activity was a party New Year’s Eve, which was held at Mildred Osick’s house. During the second semester we had another hay ride and a party. Now we have all returned to end our last year together. The last year to be a memory to us. We chose William Rose as our president; Clarence LaCroix as vice-president; Willard Gaines as treasurer and Dawin Robinson as secretary. Our new class advisor was Mr. Minier. The first social event so far this semester was a hay ride, our second activity was a party which came through successfully. We had two other parties, one of which was given for the Basket-ball boys. Thus we have ended our most happily spent school days together and we regret that they are over. We will always treasure them among our memories which are very dear to us. —27— 51 ‘Sigre In JliCemoriam I N MEMORY or our dearly beloved classmates, Lester Heller and Morris Nei-man who passed away from us in 1928, their Freshman year. In the hearts of all their classmates will forever be enshrined a memory and picture of their smiling countenance and splendid fellowship. —28— 61 ‘Eigrc Class Prophecy I, Claris Tipton, as head nurse of the Research Department of U. S. Bureau of Health was sitting under the trees near my little home in Panama listening to the hum of busy insects when a mist rose before my eyes and I saw in a kaleidoscopic array, the portraits and activities of my old classmates. I fancied I boarded a ship and was surprised to see Leroy Alexander, the captain. He was the same mischievous boy that he had always been at school and was quite pleased to see one of his old classmates. I soon stood before the purser, asking for the number of my stateroom when I thought I saw a grin on his face that I recognized immediately. Was it John Smith, could it be he? Yes, but how changed! He seemed to have grown more solemn and subdued since his marriage to Myrtice MacDonald. I went to my stateroom and lay down for a nap. I was awakened by a knock at my door, and when I opened it, whom should I see but Dorothy Gaines, the stewardess. She had finally eloped with Charles Welch and they had obtained the positions of steward and stewardess on the “Santa Louise.' Of course, she was as surprised as I, and you can imagine what a good time we had recalling our old school days of D. C. H. S. After a day or so at sea there was a dance given in the big ballroom. As I glanced around the crowd of both young and old people, I thought I saw a familiar figure. I looked ait the girl again and whom do you suppose it was, Ardell Smallen-berger, finally getting the trip to Europe that she had always desired. But after we had greeted each other, I found she was going for a definite purpose. Of course, she had married William Rose and after experiencing two happy years of married life was making this trip to escape some scandal caused by her husband who had walked in his sleep down two flights of stairs and out into the street in his pajamas. The end of our fourth day at sea brought us to our destination. The first place I went forth to see was London. As I crossed the street, an old man standing on the corner was calling “Extra! Extra! All about the big fire. I thought I recognized the voice and cast a glance in his direction. Yes, it was Carl Edwards, another of my school mates. He was so busy, however, that I did not have an opportunity to speak to him. I entered the big Hotel London and registered. As I looked at the manager, I recognized him as Darwin Robinson. After we had talked a while, I learned that Mabel Fischer had been his wife, but after living with him for about six months, she had eloped with Russel Kelso, who was now a traveling salesman. While in London, I went to a concert in which Pauline Apperson was the leading pianist. At an opera, the next day, I saw Billy Brubaker and June Godin as the leading man and lady. They had attained high success in their many operas. I remained a month in London and then proceeded to Paris. I made an appointment with Madame Furn, the hairdresser, and when I fulfilled the appointment, who should I see but Furn Kelling, our old standby at school. At Madame Fennies’ Dress Shoppe I saw Jennie Kaestner, our old schoolmate. She designed beautiful wearing apparel and had secured the patronage of all the wealthy customers in Europe. -31- (SI Vigre And now I encountered another old friend. We knew her a Caroline Spriest -erbach, but as an author of her books, she had shortened her name to Carol B che. She had grown quite wealthy through the use of her pen. The next week I left for Italy. And the first person I encountered was the most famous artist of all the world, Willard Gaines. As a favor to me, he painted an excellent picture of our old high school as he last saw it. That picture now remains among my most treasured possessions. While I was there, we went to a circus at Florence, where we were quite pleased 'to see Lester Muskopf, the midget, and Robert Thummel as the clown. We will always remember what a clown Bob was at school. We never once dreamed of his being a real honest-to-goodness clown, but I guess he intended to all along. That's the reason he practiced so much of it at school, don’t you think? I learned that Elmer Brooks had made a fortune by the use of his wonderful voice. He had finally settled down with Amy May. I don’t suppose he would ever have married, had not leap year come around for I hear that Amy had to ask him the important question instead of the usual method. And now there are five children named Lucille, Henrietta, John, Paul, and Lottie, all after our dear teachers of Dupo High. Of course such a house must have a butler and who could be a better one than James Goley? He had never married. (He should be proud of it!) Next I went to a Ford Plant where it was rumored Clarence LaCroix was making his fortune. He never meant to follow in his father’s footsteps, but after breaking the hearts of hundreds of poor girls, he settled down to a retired life with his Ford. At Switzerland, Mr. Minier and Ella DeGeare broke all records for climbing the Alps. Ella claims that she could not climb so easily were it not for her chewing gum. Of course, you know that she also owns the largest chewing gum factory in the world! While I am talking about records, did you know that Helen Goley now holds the title of “Champion Typist of the World’’? Its true; but she had to work hard to get it for Naoma Gray was close on her heels. But Helen always manages to keep ahead. Russel Drury is now a history teacher in China, (I saw him also while I was there) and what a teacher! I asked him how be ever came to think about being a history teacher. He replied that his ideal, Mr. Minier, was a history teacher and therefore he wished to be one. There was no place open for him in the United States, so he went to China. He seems to make a good history teacher. After about two years in Europe, China and elsewhere, I turned homeward after seeing poor Cornelia Range devoting her life to missionary work among the cannibals of the Phillipines. In New York I bought a paper from a small newsboy who said that it was published by a company who had the cooperation of the reporters, Ethel Schwab and Kathryn Bostian, who were supposed to be the best reporters n New York. And now after two years of wandering about, I settled down to spend the rest of my life in Dupo. I was now satisfied to live there after seeing how some of my poor schoolmates had to live. Oh yes, I forgot -to say that Mr. Purl is still principal of Dupo Community High School, and will remain the same until he “joins that innumerable throng that moves to that mysterious realm.” With a start, I came back to reality and the drone of Panama insects. —32— (SI 'Eigre Senior Class Will PRESIDENT . . VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . TREASURER . . . . WILLIAM ROSE CLARENCE LA CROIX . DARWIN ROBINSON . WILLARD GAINES LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of 1932, being of sound mind, superior judgment and kindly intentions, do hereby draw up in charitable form, our Last Will and Testament. We do bequeath: To our principal, Mr. Purl, our sympathies for the many cares and worries we have given in the past four years. To the faculty, the sincere wish that next year’s seniors will not cause them so much worry as we have undoubtedly given them. To Mr. Minier, our thanks and gratitude for the kindness shown us as our advisor for the past year. To the Junior Class, the good behavior and willingness to work of the retired Senior Class. To the Sophomore Class, our excellent athletic ability. To the Freshman Class, the hope that they pass spelling before they graduate three (?) years from now. To various individuals we will the following: I, Pauline Apperson, will my ability as pianist to Earline Wheelis. I, Leroy Alexander, will my enormous amount of knowledge in U. S. History to Louis Smith. I, Clarence La Croix, will my intelligence in American Literature to Oliver Osick. I, Cornelia Range, will my oratorical ability to John Sutter. I, Furn Kelling, will my efficiency in setting hair to Myrtle Kottkamp. I, Jennie Kaestner, will my various boy friends to Marguerite Greenhill. I, Caroline Spriesterbach, will all my A’s to Gertrude Frye. I. Ardell Smallenberger, will my various ways of getting A’s to Marjorie Haines. -33- £ 'Eigre I, Kathryn Bostian, will my affections of Charles Welch to Zelia Higginbotham. I, Elmer Brooks, will my ability to put the ball in the basket to Harry Elmore. I, Darwin Robinson, will my curly hair to Napier Harris with the hopes that he will now cease using artificial means. I, Mabel Fischer, will my good looks to Annabel Mayhew. I, Amy May, will my ability to argue with the teachers to Veraetta Woods. I, Naoma Gray, will my quietude to whomever wishes it. I, Charles Welch, will my ability to sing Bass to Earl Bolle. I, Russel Kelso, will my intelligence and ability to write shorthand to Paul Starr. I, Russel Drury, will my cleverness and giggles to Fred Jones. I, Robert Thummel, will my popularity with girls to Edward Rose. I, Billy Brubaker, will my freckles and my love for Margaret Dashner to Homer Ludwig. I, Lester Muskopf, will my ability to type to Clifton Reeves. I, Ella DeGeare, will my famous giggle and etc. to Clara Reddick. I, Helen Goley, will my ability to type accurately to Beata Laurent. I, Myrtice MacDonald, will my perfect silence in class to Lorraine Price. � I, Carl Edwards, will my ability to impersonate other people to Dalton Muskopf. I, Ethel Schwab, will my affections for Herachel O’Brien to Eldora Downing. I, James Goley, will my excellent handwriting to Raymond Fischer. I, June Godin, will my beautiful hair and southern drawl to Wilma Fortman. I, Willard Gaines, will my ability to draw funny pictures to Francis De- Jarnette. I, John Smith, will my soft voice and freckles to Ghuraine Welch. I, Dorothy Gaines, will my perfect record of attendance to Louise South. I, Claris Tipton, will all my musical talent to Roberta Canaday. I, William Rose, will my captaincy and love for one particular girl to Wiley Smith. Duly witnessed by: Gus Range Louie Reichert William Nolte. -34— Name Known as Favorite Expression Interested in Leroy Alexander . . . . Kathryn Bostian . . . . Pauline Appersan . . . Elmer Brooks......... William Brubaker . . . Ella DeGeare......... Russell Drury........ Carl Edwards......... Mabel Fischer........ Dorothy Gaines....... Willard Gaines....... June Godin........... Helen Goley.......... James Goley.......... | Jennie Kaestner . . . . Furn Kelling.......... ' Russell Kelso......... Clarence LaCroix . . . . Myrtice MacDonald . . Amy May.............. LeSter Muskopf....... Cornelia Range....... Darwin Robinson . . . . Wm. Rose............. Ethel Schwab......... Ardell Smallenberger . Caroline Spriesterbach Robert Thummel . . . . Claris Tipton........ Charles Welch........ John Smith........... Naoma Gray........... Lefty I never done a thing Studying Kutch You’d be surprised . Picture collections Carrots . . . . Good gosh no ... . Typing Londos .... Oh come on Girls Billy .Oh Maggie! Margaret Whoopee . . . Well. I’m not boiling Tranquility Russ .I'm not doin’ nothin’ Work Bud Nertz Athletics Fish Hen eggs A captain Dot Doe Bam Incompletes .... Billy-De-Beck I won't stand for thatCartoons Junnie .... . Oh dear Coiffures Giggles . . . . I swear to heaven! . Warbling Jim I know better . . . . Sleeping Jennie Oh shut up Opposite sex . . . . Red Mercy sakes! . . . . Hair waves Barney .... Think I won’t? . . . Pie Bum Haw! Haw! Haw! . Fords Scotty .... .1 don’t care Others Dutch I won’t! Argument Manny .... Hang it anyhow . . Graduating Connie .... .Oh shut up Parties Red Now wait a minute . More argument . . Bill I’ll break your neck Singing Blondie . . . . Ding it Red Heads Dolly Ow Now Latin Carrie . . . . , Just anything . . . . Whoopee Bob I’ll be— Flirting Tip O! my land Teaching Charlie . . . . Oh boy! Daab’s Smitty .... .Good Night! Airplanes Columbia . . . Oh Kids! Health Aspiration Likely To Be Ball player Station attendant Home Ec teacher . Most anything Stenographer . . . House wife Crooner Train caller Principal Advise-to-love-lom author Chorus girl Dean of women Retired farmer . . . Preacher Comedian Sleep walker Gold digger .... Married Gold digger No. 2 Plow girl Artist Famous cn rt 3 Society matron . . Hula-hula dancer Secretary Toe dancer Butler Peanut vender N- • o Teacher Movie star Beauty Culturist . Kindergarten teacher po 3 rf Star athlete .... Pest Salesman Loafer Lecturer Stump orator 3 Gold digger No. 3 Preacher’s wife CJQ Merchant Married man Store proprietor . Front row chorus girl Gangster Missionary M. D Traveling salesman Marriage A good wife Pianist Successful Author Information bureau Gigolo Grave digger Teacher Prima donna Wealthy Chemist Pilot Submarine designer Movie Star Telephone girl � Senior Play On May 17, the Senior Class presented The Ghost Bird, a mystery comedy. A large appreciative audience declared the play one of the best ever presented by a group of high school actors. Considerable credit goes to Mr. Minier, class advisor, who coached the play. The play wi life-and-death contest of wits between a super-crook and a master mind on the police detective force. The super-crook, known by the sinister title of the Vulture, was the first to score in the contest; his arch-enemy was mysteriously murdered. The crime was committed in an isolated farmhouse, where the murdered man had been invited by a would-be friend as chief of a party of guests. Naturally everyone in the house fell under suspicion, especially as practically all had good reason to hate the murdered man. It was an unusual detective mystery play, in which thrill and goose-flesh were mingled with laughter created by the funny sleuth. The cast included a gabby hired girl; the brutal, bullying victim of the Vulture; a charming ingenue; a pretended French maid; a typical hard-boiled police detective; and the treacherous, black-robed Vulture himself. ----CAST----- Andalusia Anderson—Mrs. Dore’s hired girl...............Amy May Will Belmont—Catherine's young brother..............Willard Gaines Tobias Tolliver (Toby)—an amateur detective.........Robert Thummel Mrs. Dore—Owner and mistress of the house..........Pauline Apperson Carl Thomas—A young lawyer...........................William Rose Catherine Belmont—a girl with an unwelcome suitor . Ardell Smallenberger Philip Graham- Who has rented the house.............Charles Welch Brad Buckhart—His friend, chief of the detective squad .... Elmer Brooks Celeste—Catherine’s maid..............................Mabel Fischer Bella Walker—Young girl of the neighborhood...........Ethel Schwab Annie Bloom—Young girl of the neighborhood............Helen Goley Jenkins—A police detective................... . . Darwin Robinson —36— 61 ‘Cigre Junior Class History In September 1929. 62 green Freshmen entered Dupo Community High School. They were rather bewildered at first but soon became accustomed to the routine of school work. At their first class meeting they elected Edward Rose president of the class. Helen Alexander, vice-president and Beata Laurent, secretary and treasurer. Not forgetting the social side of school, we had two parties and a hike to the bluffs. The next year we returned to D. C. H. S. and proudly strutted about the new, green Frosh. We felt that we had now become an inner part of the Dupo High. Feeling a need for executive ability among our officers, we elected Napier Harris, president, Wiley Smith, vice-president, and Annabel Mayhew, secretary and treasurer. We were rather socially inclined that year and had two parties and a hay ride. It was with sadness that we left school for summer vacation. In September we came frolicking back to school. Mr. Faulkner was appointed as our advisor and proved to be quite a good advisor. We hope that we may have him as our advisor next year. We realized that we would need some live-wires to handle this business of the Junior Class and to guide its destinies so we elected Wiley Smith, president, Clifton Reeves, vice-president, Napier Harris, treasurer and Earline Wheelis, secretary. We set to the task of earning money for our annual Junior-Senior banquet and to accomplish this we sold candies, and served lunch at the Basket Ball games this winter. We also gave a play which was a tremendous success. We were not too busy, however, to have a hayride, a hike and a party. It is with regret that we realize that next year will be our last at D. C. H. S. Zelia Higginbotham Myrtle Kottekamp Eileen Schwartz Maurice Mueller Marjorie Haines Clifford LePere Homer Ludwig Napier Harris Clara Reddick Loraine Price Edward Rose Louise South Wiley Smith Lester Lang Wm. Euge Earl Bolle ----CLASS ROLL------ Fred Jones Harol Nees Oliver Osick Leona Exline Bill Hawkins Dolores Sharp Mildred Latta Clifton Reeves Howard Bivins Vernetta Woods Arthur Lamothe Onetia Waterson Ghurraine Welch Annabel Mayhew Arlington Hamilton Dorothy Smallenberger Margueret Greenhill Beatrix Waterson Herschel O’Brien Alyda Wolfmeier Dalton Muskopf Earline Wheelis Beata Laurent Gertrude Frye Geraldine Hill Harry Elmore Evelyn Levin Paul Jerome Russel Sopp Louis Smith John Sutter —41— 61 Kigre Sophomore Class History In the fall of nineteen-hundred and thirty we came into the D. C. H. S. as green specimens. We had as our class advisors Miss Helmkamp, Mr. Maas and Mr. Hanson. After the sudden death of Mr. Hanson, during the Christmas holidays, Mr. John Minier was chosen to take his place. The following class officers were elected: Charles Sweany, president, Inez Higgenbotham as vice president and Kenneth Laurent as secretary and treasurer. As a class we contributed a great deal to each activity. Our first social affair was a Farmerette Party held in the High School gym. All girls were dressed in colorful gingham dresses and bonnets, while the boys wore blue overalls and straw hats. Another social event which was very enjoyable was a theatre party, which we all attended, a gala show at the Fox in St. Louis. The Freshmen had a successful year in spite of their dumbness and green ways. The Sophomore Class of ’31-’32 was organized at the beginning of the year. The total enrollment being sixty-five, thirty-four girls and thirty-one boys. The class was divided into two groups, the girls under the supervision of Miss Martin and the boys under Mr. Keys. The girls discussed topics which were of special interest to them. While the boys were told by Mr. Keys how they could make better grades. The class contributed their share toward all school activities. They had members in each activity. The first social affair of the Sophomore Class was held on January 18th, in the High School Cafeteria. It was a great success and was attended by a large group of merry students. Carston McDaniels Charles Biederman Monroe La Turao Arthur Naum an n Kenneth Laurant Charles Sweaney George Franklin Marie Arcynski Way man Zweig Orval Schroeder J. D. Kirksey Alvin Jordan Allen Morris George Lane Melva Ferry Leon Aikens Violet Baltz Paul Poe Pearl Daab Ethel Range Myrtle Bade Roy Lorentz Mary Leyerle Vernon Osick Helen Jacobe Clyde Ozmont Elmer Meyers John R. Byers Pauline Barton Eldora Downing Charles Brucker Donald Scheffler Raymond Fischer Josephine Hamilton Norman MacDonald Mabel Middlebuscher Anna Francis Duncan Malinda Berkhoefer Mildred Schillechter Genevieve Arcynski Inez Higgenbothan Alvera Schellhardt Margaret Dashner Delilah Browning Roberta Canaday George Pentecost WiUiard Dowd Wayne Bryant Helen Hunter Alice Pulcher Viola Sauget Paul Briggs Marie Goley Luella Isles -47- 61 Kigre Freshman Class History We entered D. C. H. S. sixty-eight strong and broke the record for being the largest class ever entered in the history of the school. After the first few weeks of good natured razzing we settled down to the general routine of High School life. The class was divided into three groups under three class advisors namely Miss Dyroff, Mr. Maas and Mr. Kipfer. Elections were then held for President, Vice President and Secretary of the class, J. B. Chaney, Dallas Smith and William Onstadt were elected respectively. Our first social event was a hayride which included a camp fire supper of toasted marshmallows, wieners and buns. Although the hayride was interrupted by rain, the evening was enjoyed by all. A party was the second step into the social world and was held in the new cafeteria. The evening was well spent in games, and a delightful lunch consisting of sandwiches, soda, cake and ice cream, was served. Most of us managed to slide through the first semester and became advanced Freshmen and were able to continue on to the second semester’s work. A new class of eighteen Freshmen entered at the beginning of the second semester with Mr. Smoot as their Class advisor. The social affairs of the second semester consisted of a party and a hike. The party was held March 31 in the cafeteria. Games, contests and refreshments helped to make up a enjoyable evening. We hiked to Hidden Lake as the last social event of the year. If the hopes of the class are realized we hope to continue over the stormy road of knowledge to graduation. -53- 61 Kigre Basket Ball What was one of the best basket ball teams in the history of D. C. H. S. finished the season of 1932 with 25 victories and eleven defeats. This includes the defeats of the second team and the defeats by independent teams. The team was fast breaking, well-balanced unit, which was composed not of one or two stars, but of eleven players who did their best to make the team a success. Besides the eleven letter men, the squad consisted of from four to eleven others. Outstanding squad members who might be watched next year are Sweany and Jones. Reeves, Goley and Chaney also did considerable work in the early part of the season. The quint gained many honors this year. They easily won the Cahokia Conference and though they lost the Inter-Conference play-off with the Southwestern Conference champs they came back strong to win the District Championship. From the District, the team went to the Sectional Tournament where they lost to Benton in the semifinal play-offs. The District Championship was the first district winners Dupo has ever produced, heretofore no Dupo team having ever emerged victorious from even the quarter finals of the District Tournament. The celebration held after the last game will always be remembered by the students and sleepy townspeople. If a curve of the team’s victories and its efficiency were to be plotted, it would make an interesting subject of study, for at times the team was a trifle unsteady, and yet at other times it rose to great heights of brilliance. The first of the season saw nothing unusual either way. It took much hard work for Dupo to win their first five games, then came a defeat to Roosevelt High of St. Louis. The defeat aroused the team and from then on until about Christmas time, they went along very strongly. Too much turkey and all the rest of the fixings had their effects it seems, for they lost a close decision to Holla High of Holla, Missouri. From then on until about the latter part of January they went along at a medium pace. Again losing a decision to Roosevelt had, as before, an effect on the team. It seemed to send them into a slump and from then on to the District Tournament, they played mediocre basket ball. The tournament, however, saw them rise again to great heights to win. Next year eight letter men will return to the school to form the basis for what, we hope, will be the greatest team the school has ever known. —59— (SI c£igre DUPO 28—BETHALTO 18 In the first game of the season Dupo vanquished the Bethalto quint on the Bethalto floor by a score of 28-18. The Tigers took the lead at the start and held on to it during the whole game. Many substitutions were made during the game, Coach Keys seeking the best combination possible. The reserves saw action during most of the second and third quarters and showed up exceptionally well. In a return game later in the season Dupo had an easy time in downing Bethalto 36-17. The game was rather slow, the Bethalto boys using a slow break. DUPO 28—NEW BADEN 23 The Maroon team won their first conference tilt when they defeated the New Baden boys 28-23. The game was fast and rather exciting. New Baden putting up a grand fight, in fact, having the lead for three quarters. The fourth quarter saw the Tigers, defeat staring them in the face, come back with a desperate spurt which gave them the edge and the victory. Later on in the season, when Dupo traveled to New Baden, they again defeated the Zebras 24-22. The game was too close for comfort, the New Baden team showing the same fight which characterized their first engagement. DUPO 36—WATERLOO 10 November 13 saw Dupo prove that the 13 stood for Waterloo when they defeated the Orange and Black on our own floor 36-10. The Tigers showed their superiority in all departments of the game and easily won the victory. In a return game the second team dropped a hard fought decision to the Waterloo quint, the first team not entering the fray or attending in suit. DUPO 35—NEW ATHENS 25 The Tigers took on, and defeated, one of their most powerful conference rivals when they defeated New Athens on the Dupo floor, November 24. The New Athens quint, a fast breaking, rangy team, gave the Tigers plenty of travel before they were finally calmed into submission. Dupo showed in this game a hint of the fighting spirit which made them the equal of many teams, their superior in skill. In a game played at New Athens near the close of the season, the Maroon was again victorious, this time by a score of 26-22. The New Athens team had been “laying” for Dupo and they came very near really “laying” Dupo out of the conference race. DUPO 45—LEBANON 30 November 4 saw Dupo play their third conference game against the Purple White quint of Lebanon. The game showed off Dupo’s powerful punch in a very favorable light, the team’s offensive clicking better than in any previous game. The contest, the third conference victory of the season, gave hopes of a conference cham- 61 Kigre pionship, the pessimists beginning to say “maybe” and the optimists booming forth a loud “I told you so.” Playing on Dupo’s floor later in the season, Lebanon surprised the Tigers by putting up a real fight. Coming out strong from the beginning, they gained nine points before Dupo’s offense began clicking and their surprised defense settled down. However it’s the end that counts and Dupo managed to fight their way there to another victory 27-22. ROOSEVELT 20—DUPO 17 Alas! All good things end. And so it did. Dupo lost their first game of the season to Roosevelt High of St. Louis by a score of 20-17. The game was a thriller all the way through, both teams fighting hard to win. The first quarter saw Dupo trailing by a point but the half saw them in the lead 9-7. Both teams, though fighting hard the first half, were off form in shooting, missing many easy shots. The third quarter was a torrid one. Each quint was determined to score and secure the lead. The Tigers however managed to add two points to their lead and entered the fourth quarter with a four point lead. The fourth quarter saw Roosevelt spurt, take the lead, and hold it until the final gun. In a return game on Roosevelt's floor, the Dupo boys lost another hard fought game 27-20. The half saw the teams tied up 9-9, and the third quarter saw Roosevelt leading 14-13. Roosevelt again pulled a fourth quarter spurt to increase their lead to seven points. DUPO 26—COLLINSVILLE 15 Amid many wails of defeat and gloomy predictions, the Dupo squad journeyed to Collinsville, to take on the Kahoks. The Collinsville quint was odds on favorite and Dupo pessimists were plentiful. To the surprise of many however, Dupo played a remarkable game, the best played so far, and took the Kahoks into camp. The game was close throughout, Dupo however, taking the lead at the start and holding on with grim determination. The game showed the latent quality of the team and made many other strong quints of this section think seriously of Dupo as a competitor. DUPO 36—MARISSA 19 The Dupr� squad showed great possibilities when they defeated the Marissa quint in a fast game played on our own floor November 10. The Black and Gold warriors could not check the offensive punch of the Tigers however and went down to defeat. In a return game at Marissa the teams played the hardest, closest game ever played between the schools, Dupo coming out victorious 19-18. The game went into an overtime period and was packed with thrills throughout. It was the only overtime period the Tigers played this year and they came through in it. —61— $ 'Uigre DUPO 29—MASCOUTAH 23 The Dupo warriors took on the Mascoutah warriors in their fifth conference encounter and defeated the Purple and White aggregation 29-23 in a very close game on the latter’s floor. Mascoutah put up a stiff battle and it was any one’s game until the final gun. The return game with Mascoutah saw Dupo have an easier time of it and the Purple and White quint lost the decision 40-26. The Dupo reserves saw much action, starting and playing practically the whole game. DUPO 25—MADISON 20 Dupo just managed to eke out a victory over Madison in a game held in the Madison gym, 25-20. The game was close throughout, yet rather thrilless, being moved by fouls and slow play on the part of both teams. A spurt in the last quarter gave Dupo the victory. In a return game, Madison surprised Dupo by taking the Tigers into camp by a score of 33-36. The game was a high scoring game, both teams seeming to score at will. Dupo usually managed to display a brilliant offense, taking a good lead, and a dismal defense which allowed Madison to cut down this lead. The first few minutes of the last quarter saw Dupo take an eight point lead which Madison charged with vengeance to take a six point lead themselves. Dupo tried hard, scored three points, but could not overcome the Madison lead. DTTPO 25—FREEBURG 21 With Christmas just a few days off the Tigers travelled to Freeburg where they collected a pre-Xmas gift by defeating the Freeburg warriors 25-21. The game started out in a semblance of a run-away for Dupo, the Maroon team running up a 11-4 lead by the first half. The second half saw Freeburg fall into their stride, however, and count against Dupo’s defense. The Tigers had a hard time holding them and barely managed to keep the lead. In a return game Freeburg got their vengeance by defeating Dupo 25-23 in a game characterized by the Tiger’s haphazard play. DUPO 18— DUPO BAPTISTS 41 February 20, the night after the Tigers lost to the Freeburg quint, they were badly beaten by the Dupo Baptists 41-18. The high school warriors, still in the slump which had cost them three games were in no shape to meet the Baptists who were at their highest peak. Three days later the Tigers again played an independent team and were defeated by three points. Their opponents in this game were the Sherwin-Williams quint. —62— 61 Kigre DUPO 21—COLLINSVILLE 27 Dupo, as champions of the Cahokia Conference, travelled to Belleville on February 20, where they played Collinsville, the winner of the Southwestern Conference. The game was close and thrilling throughout, the first half being especially close. The Purple and White quint of Collinsville took an early lead which the Maroon warriors, after a stiff struggle, managed to overcome. The rest of the half was a struggle for points, the half ending with Collinsville two points to the good. The third quarter was much the same as the first half but the fourth quarter saw Collinsville loose a spurt which gave them a good lead. DUPO 22—EAST ST. LOUIS 21 The Dupo Tigers put a real zest into the town when they defeated East St. Louis, March 10, to win the district tournament. The game was one of those that makes raving spectators out of quiet ministers. Dupo took the lead at the start by scoring two free-throws and a basket. East Side came back with a vengeance to score three tallies of their own. The quarter ended at this score despite the best efforts of both teams to increase their tallies. The second quarter was a repetition of the first, both teams fighting to the last ditch and determined to win. The half ended with the Dupo boys three tallies to the good. The second half was a repetition of the first, neither team being able to run a decisive lead. The Tigers managed to secure a six point lead during the fourth quarter, East Side however, coming back with plenty of fight to cut down the lead to the slender margin of one point. In preliminary games Dupo defeated Mascoutah, Waterloo and Freeburg, the latter being defeated in the semi-final in a close game 30-24. SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT The Tigers, winners of the District, left for Johnston City the following week-end. where they took fourth place. The first game, against Marissa, was won after quite a struggle. It was the third time Dupo had played the Orange and Black quint this season and, having won two by a close score, the law of averages was decidedly against the Tigers. The victory took them into the semifinals where they met—Benton. Unfortunately, the hotel life, Benton’s familiarity with the floor, and Benton’s basket ball team proved too much for the Tigers and they were severely trounced by Benton, 44-11. —63— 61 'Zigrt Baseball Dupo Community High created a record of winning three major championships when the baseball team came through to win the Cahokia Conference. The team was against stiff competition, Mascoutah and New Athens fighting to the last ditch. However, hard work coupled with skill and plenty of determination put the team over the top. In conference play Dupo lost one game to New Athens while one with Marissa was not completed. However New Athens failed to take the measure of Mascoutah, and lost out in the final reckoning. In non-conference play the Maroons lost two games to the powerful Granite City nine and split with Valmeyer. They also defeated the Waterloo nine twice, took the measure of the Fire Department team and were defeated by Normandy High. This season, 1932, the team is again going strong and prospects for a tie for first place of the Cahokia Conference are good. Unfortunately, a clear leadership is doubtful, the team having lost one game to Marissa. At last! The dreams of the football enthusiasts have come true and football was introduced into the high school this spring. With a spring season to initiate the budding Granges and Carideos into the mysteries of football, the Maroon squad should show up with a fair degree of success in the fall of 1932. The schedule for next year has not been made up as yet. Games will be played mostly with larger schools as Dupo is one of the few small schools around here that will play football. Dupo has an enviable record in basketball, track and baseball and we hope that with a few years’ experience football shall also prosper. The 1931 track season of the Dupo Community High School was as successful as all the other sports of that season. The team won two dual meets by a large score and won the County Track Meet held at Marissa, May 2nd. One of the two dual meets held at the Dupo oval was with Madison, April 11. It was the first track meet between the two schools, Dupo winning it by a score of 66-45. The other track meet was an annual affair held with Chester. In 1930 Dupo was severely trounced by the Orange and Black speedsters and the Maroons were determined to avenge the defeat. The Maroons proved their superiority in practically Football -67- all events, scoring twelve first places, four seconds and five thirds for a total of 75 points. Chester accumulated 37 points, getting one first, nine seconds and eight third places. The big meet of the year saw the Dupo boys in fine condition and they easily won the County Track Meet held at Marissa, May 2, scoring 54 points, twice as many as Lebanon, their major competitor, who scored 21 tallies. SUMMARY First Place Second Place Third Place Allard.................................... 1 3 Hunter.......................3 3 1 Morris.......................5 1 1 MacDaniel.............................................. 1 Lynch........................4 3 1 LaCroix......................3 W. Rose.....................10 2 L. Smith............................................... 3 Zweig........................2 1 l Kirksey................................................ 1 Relay Team—Allard, Lynch, Rose, Kirksey, W. Smith. MacDaniel. 1932 TRACK So far this year Dupo has been very successful. The first meet held April 16, in a driving rain was won by Dupo. The meet was a triangular affair with Dupo, Chester and New Athens. The Maroon and White boys showed up well, placing in all events except the hurdles and discus, to score a total of 63 points. SPORTS SUMMARY The year 1932 has, so far, been a success and gives indication of continuing so. Following are the athletic honors attained by the school to date. 1. Cahokia Conference Basketball Champions. 2. District Basketball Champions. 3. Fourth place in Sectional Tournament. 4. A promising track team which to date has won a triangular meet. The County Meet should go to Dupo this year. A baseball team with promise and more won games to their credit than lost ones. 5. 61 'Cigre ATHLETIC CARNIVAL The first big activity of the year was the annual Carnival and Stunt Show given by the High School for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Side shows, such as the dancing classes, rooms for men and women only, fortune telling and many others were the attraction of the crowd. The entertainment went off well, with the boys and girls tumbling classes stealing the show. (We will always remember Mr. Minier, the strong man, and the costume which he wore.) At this event the election of the Athletic Queen also took place and various groups showed great spirit in backing their candidates. Luella Isles was elected queen for the coming year. The entire event, which lasted some four hours, was well patronized and everyone thoroughly enjoyed having been there. The Ferris Wheel, the Marble Rack, and the Dart Throwing Tables were heavily patronized and enjoyed. Everyone left well satisfied and all expressed a wish that this event would remain an annual institution of the same caliber and quality next year as it was this year. SENIOR HAY-RIDE The latter part of September, the Seniors went on a Hay-ride to Chatham Bridge. Most of the Seniors were present and everyone had a fine time even though the truck was very crowded. Having some song birds with them made the ride a merry one for they soon induced the rest to participate in the singing. When refreshments were served, every one paid full justice to the food. JUNIOR HIKE On the 22nd of September the Junior Class hiked to the bluffs. The party left the High School about six o’clock. On reaching the bluffs everyone took part in the riotous revelry which consisted of games and contests. Flying Dutchman was the game which created much interest. (Of course, this game was not limited to the Dutch). After this their attention was turned to the refreshments which consisted of wieners, buns, marshmallows, and lemonade. LET IT RAIN! The Freshman Hay Ride on October 9th was so thoroughly enjoyed that a little shower near the close was considered merely a part of the evening’s merriment. The only difficulty on the big truck was the matter of finding a place to put your feet. Ask Firmin Pluff. FACULTY PARTY On the evening of December 17th the D. C. H. S. faculty journeyed to the Egyptian Tea Room in St. Louis, the guests of three members of the faculty, namely: Miss Esther Dyroflf, Mr. Charles Faulkner and Mr. John Minier. —71— 61 Vigre Dinner, which consisted of baked potatoes, chicken a la king, asparagus tips, ice cream, cake and coffee, was served at 8 P. M., followed by bridge and five hundred. Mr. and Mrs. Keys, Miss Helmkamp, and Mr. Kipfer, shared the prizes. During the course of the evening each of the teachers had his or her fortune told by one of the fortune tellers at the Tea Room. This was done by reading the tea leaves left in the cups of the various individuals. Many dim, dark secrets were brought to light and a good time was had by all. At eleven thirty all departed for home still marveling at the uncanny ability of the two fakirs of the tea room. SOPHOMORE PARTY January 11th the Sophomores had their finest social affair. The party was held in the cafeteria. About thirty-five were present and the evening was spent in playing Pinochle, Bridge and Five Hundred. The refreshments consisted of sandwiches, cake, and cocoa. Miss Martin and Mr. Keys were sponsors of this party. Other faculty members and guests that were present were Mr. and Mrs. Purl, Mrs. Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Kipfer, Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, and Mr. Minier. FRESHMAN PARTY On January 16th a flock of Freshman under the guidance of their sponsors, Mr. Maas, Mr. Kipfer, and Miss Dyroff, met in the cafeteria for a jolly good time. And the eats—Oh, the eats! Not a single Freshman went away hungry and that’s saying something. JUNIOR PARTY January 23rd the Juniors held their second party. The entire faculty was invited. The evening was spent in dancing and playing various card games such as Bridge, Pinochle, Rummy, and Hearts. At 10 o’clock the refreshments were served, consisting of sandwiches, olives, pickles, cake and soda. This party was sponsored by Mr. Faulkner, class advisor. LEAP YEAR PARTY The 27th of February was a great day for the Senior boys. Being rather timid and knowing that, that evening was the Senior Leap Year Party they had quite a time dodging the fairer sex. But in the evening most of them were present. (This explains itself.) Cards, games, and dancing were the main events of the evening, and of course, the refreshments, which were well taken care of by all. By the appearances at the close of the party, a few romances must have started. For further information ask the following Seniors: Kathryn Bostian, Charles Welch and James Goley. The faculty members that attended were Miss Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Kipfer, and Mr. Minier, the class advisor. —72— 61 Kigre SENIORS ENTERTAIN BASKETBALL TEAM The basketball squad, cheer leaders and athletic queen were entertained by the Seniors on April 2nd at a party in honor of the three Senior team members, William Rose, William Brubaker and Elmer Brooks. The merry-making took place in the cafeteria which was decorated in blue and white, the Senior class colors and maroon and white, the school colors. Ella DeGeare, Louis Smith and Harry Elmore won prizes in various games which, together with cards and dancing, comprised the evening’s entertainment. Refreshments consisted of sandwiches, cake, fruit jello, and soda. BASKETBALL BANQUET After having won the District Championship and taking fourth place in the Sectional at Johnston City, Illinois, the team returned home to recover from the strenuous effects of the two week-ends. The Annual Basket Ball Banquet was the next thing in line and the date was set for March 29, at 6:30 P. M. The cafeteria, in which this affair was held, was gaily decorated with shields of every team Dupo had played in the current basket ball season. In the center of the ceiling was a pin wheel also, giving the names of all the schools Dupo had played. A variety of colored streamers swung from the center of the ceiling to all angles of the room. Seated at the table of honor was Coach Keys. Mr. Purl, Captain-Elect Wiley Smith, and Retiring Captain William Rose. Scattered through the audience was the the rest of the squad, from “Shorty Thurman Honey Jordan to his diminutive running mate and bosom pal “Tancey DeJarnette. Speeches were made by Captain William Rose, Captain-Elect Wiley Smith, Mr. Purl and Mr. Keys. A reading by Anna Francis Duncan was another highlight of the evening, and of course the meal, prepared by the Home Economics Department was thoroughly enjoyed by all, being of excellent quality and preparation. About nine o’clock everyone returned to their homes (? ?) after a very enjoyable evening. FRESHMAN HIKE The Freshmen cnose a hike to Hidden Lake on April 27th, for their last social activity of the second semester year. Fifty-two students attired themselves appropriately for the occasion and followed their leaders over newly plowed ground, narrow brushy trails, on the bluffs, and especially down a steep rocky place, above the chosen site for merriment, that was thrilling to descend although dangerous. Plenty of the usual food was available for all. Mr. Smoot hauled the food to within a short distance from the crackling fire. Miss Dyroff, Mr. Maas, and Mr. Kipfer seemingly enjoyed the hike and the next day felt no ill effects from their exercise. The party started home when the sun god drove his fiery steed below the western horizon of house tops and this beckoned the weary Freshmen to hasten onward. Everybody had such a good time that they are going to regret to become Sophomores and grow-up. —73— $ 'Eigre GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves was organized in the year 1930. The purpose of this club is to promote cleaner and better lives among the girls. Girl Reserves is elective to any girl who wishes to engage in the better and cleaner side of life. The group consists of two classes, Juniors and Seniors; Freshmen and Sophomores. Officers of Junior and Senior Group: Pauline Apperson........................President Vernetta Woods.....................Vice President Dorothy Smallenberger...................Treasurer Margaret Greenhill......................Secretary The Freshmen and Sophomores, having a large number of members, are divided into two groups: Officers of Freshmen and Sophomore Groups: Pauline Barton..........................President Mabel Mittlebuscher................Vice President Reba Crawford...........................Treasurer Anna Francis Duncan.....................Secretary Viola Sauget............................President Malinda Berghoeffer ..............Vice President Dorothy Levin.............Secretary and Treasurer The sponsors of these groups are Miss Dyroff, Miss Helmkamp and Miss Liebig. GIRL RESERVE HIKE Monday evening, April 18th, the Junior-Senior Girl Reserves and their guests w'ent on a hike to Hidden Lake. The party left the High School about six thirty and after walking long enough to work up an appetite, reached Hidden Lake where they roasted marshmallows and weiners. A few members were stung by wasps, which were disturbed by the camp fire but otherwise everyone had a very enjoyable time. About nine thirty the group returned to their homes, sleepy, and tired. The hike was sponsored by Miss Esther Dyroff, Girl Reserve coach. Miss Lucille Oesterle and Miss Betty Martin. GIRL RESERVE PARTY The Freshman and Sophomore Girl Reserves gave a party March 24th in honor of the basketball boys. Various games were played throughout the evening and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Miss Helmkamp and Miss Liebig were the sponsors of the party. —74— 61 Kigre HOME ECONOMIC CLUB The Home Economic Club was organized in the fall of 1929. It started out on its course of life with 19 charter members. The club is open to any girl who has had two years of Home Economics. In 1929 it became affiliated with the National Home Economic Association. In October 1930 several delegates were sent to the state meeting held at East St. Louis and in November 1932, the club sent four delegates to the state meeting at Chicago. The club is under the sponsorship of Miss Irene Liebig. Myrtle Kottkamp.........................President Violet Baltz.......................Vice President Mabel Mittlebuscher .... Secretary and Treasurer Members of the club are as follows: Malinda Berghoefer Clara Levin Mildred Schlichter Margaret Dashner Mary Lyerle Alyda Wolfmeier Kathleen Brucker Melba Ferry Oneta Waterson Delilah Browning Ella DeGeare Eileen Swartz Marie Arcynski Mildred Latta Marie Sequin Myrtle Bade Gertrude Frye Claris Tipton Pearl Daab Cornelia Range Ethel Range GIRLS’ TUMBLING CLASS The Girls’ Tumbling Class was organized during the year of 1931, under the direction of Coach J. J. Keys, for the purpose of giving those interested in acrobatic stunts a chance to secure some practice in this work. Many students were eager to become members and the class boasts a membership of some thirty-five students. The class meets weekly to practice for the spring exhibition and advanced acrobats and stunts that are seen on the stage. BOYS’ TUMBLING CLASS The Boy s’ Tumbling Class was organized during the year 1930-31, under the direction of Coach J. J. Keys. The tumbling class is open to any student who has an interest for acrobatic stunts. The work of the boys tumbling group consists of ground tumbling, pyramid building, horizontal bar and spring boards. The boys’ class meets weekly and practice for the spring exhibition. -77— 61 Kigre PEP CLUB One reason why the basket ball team kept victorious this year was because of the co-operation of the Pep Club. The Pep Club, composed of twenty-one girls and forty-one boys, and sponsored by Miss Martin and Mr. J. P. Minier, was organized for the purpose of co-operating with the cheer leaders in maintaining the pep of dear old Dupo High, for which we are so noted. The Pep Club has shown great spirit in attending the games at home and at the games away from home. Everyone wonders why the boys won the district tournament from East Side High—that was because of the wonderful representation that the Pep Club had. The cheer leaders, Geneveive Putnam and Thomas “Buster” Brown, were chosen by the Pep Club and Athletic Association. The ”D” Club was organized during the year of 1929. It started out on its course of life with 10 charter members. The purpose of this organization is to uphold clean sportsmanship in all phases of athletic activities in Dupo Community High School. Officers of the D” Club are: Watch this peppy organization next year at all athletic events. D” CLUB William Rose Russel Sopp . Edward Rose Louis Smith . . . . President Vice President Secretary Treasurer —78— 61 Kigrt THE GYPSY ROVER On the evening of December the 15th, the music department of the Dupo Community High School presented the annual High School Operetta, “The Gypsy Rover ' a musical comedy in three acts. The story centers around Gypsy Rob, later known as Sir Gilbert Howe, of English nobility. Rob is stolen, when an infant, by his nurse, Meg, who later becomes the wife of Marto, a gypsy. Rob grows to manhood amongst the gypsies, believing Meg and Marto to be his parents. The scene opens on the gypsy camp which Rob calls home. It happens that one day, while riding with her fiancee, Lord Craven, Lady Constance Martendale becomes lost in the woods. They wander to the gypsy camp where Constance and Rob meet and fall in love at first sight. Craven objects to Rob’s attitude but can do nothing because of Sinfo and Marto, two gypsy friends of Rob. Lady Constance returns home with her father. Sir George Martendale, leaving Rob behind. But Rob comes to her home and serenades her. They plan to elope but are overheard by Craven who informs Sir George and plans are made to capture Rob. This is successfully accomplished and Rob is thrown into prison, but later escapes. Two years elapse and Rob has come into his estates, his identity having been proven by Meg. He becomes a successful composer, a friend of the Prince and a social lion. Constance has remained true to her love for Rob and on his return to England, he woos and wins her for his wife. As Rob says, “The good fairies have led us to the beautiful country after all, and our story, Constance, can end in the proper way, ‘They lived happily ever after.’ There were also pretty love affairs between Nina and Captain Jerome, and Zara and Sinfo, and many comedy scenes by Sinfo and Marto. A few of the many pretty songs and choruses were: “Fairy Land”, “Just Love’ , “Moon, Moon, Moon’’, “Take Him From My Sight and “Bye and Bye“. CAST OF CHARACTERS Meg, Rob’s foster mother, an old gypsy woman .... Viola Sauget Zara, the belle of the gypsy camp......................Marjorie Haines Marto, Meg’s husband......................................Wiley Smith Sinfo, a gypsy lad in love with Zara.....................Napier Harris Rob, afterwards Sir Gilbert Howe..........................Louis Smith Lady Constance, daughter of Sir George Martendale . Annabel Mayhew Lord Craven, an English fop “Doncha know’’ .... Harry Elmore Sir George Martendale, an English country gentleman . . Elmer Brooks Nina, Sir George’s second daughter .... Dorothy Smallenberger Captain Jerome, a captain in the English army . . . Clifton Reeves Sir Toby Lyon, a social butterfly............................Fred Jones McCorkle, a song publisher of London.......................Howard Bivins Pianist................................................Pauline Apperson Coach.....................................................Miss Oesterle -81— 61 Kigre CHORUS The chorus was organized in September, 1927, under the auspices of Miss Ethel Helmkamp. At this time it was called a glee club, consisting of girls only. The following year a boy's glee club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Paul Smoot. In September, 1931, the chorus was reorganized by Miss Lucille Oesterle. The chorus, at first, consisted of girls only but later many of the boys entered the chorus. This year the mixed chorus continued its work and sang on several occasions. It was decided to add a mixed chorus of from twenty-four to thirty-six members to the contesting numbers in the County Contest at Mascoutah. The Dupo chorus also entered it with thirty voices. The membership of the chorus is as follows: SOPRANO Dorothy Smallenberger Mildred Schlichter Genevieve Putnam Ruth Westerbeck Esther Lillman Louise South Claris Tipton Alice Pulcher Marie Goley TENOR Bobby Goodwin Homer Ludwig Clifton Reeves Paul Jerome Louis Smith Tom Brown ALTO Margaret Dashner Annabel Mayhew Virginia White Dolores Sharp Mabel Gaines Marie Sequin Juliette Abel Helen Goley Clara Levin BASS Harlan Seymour Howard Bivins Willard Gaines Charles Welch James Goley John Smith ORCHESTRA The orchestra was organized in September, 1927, under the leadership of Mr. Paul Smoot. In 1929 the orchestra was discontinued in favor of a band which played at a number of entertainments. The orchestra was reorganized in September, 1931, under the leadership of Miss Lucille Oesterle and has continued its work this year. The orchestra consisted of the following students this year: Elmer Brooks . . . Clarinet Oliver Osick . . . Saxophone Carl Edwards...............Violin Vernon Osick...............Violin Robert Hausman . Second Coronet Orville Schroeder . . Coronet Arthur Lepp . Slide Trombone Eileen Schwartz . . Trombone Homer Ludwig .... Violin Maurice Mueller .... Drum Ardell Smallenberger . . . Piano QUARTETTES Both the boy’s and girl's quartettes have done very good work this year, having appeared in public a number of times. They will represent Dupo in the County Contest at Mascoutah. The girl’s quartette will sing De Coppah Moon by Shelley and Japanese Sunset by Deppen. The boy’s numbers are The Old Refrain by Fritz Kreisler and The Big Brown Bear by Mana-Zucca. The members of the girl's quartette are: Dorothy Smallenberger, Annabel Mayhew, Mabel Gaines and Helen Goley. The boy’s quartette is composed of: Louis Smith, Clifton Reeves, Willard Gaines and Charles Welch. -85— H £ ‘Tjigre PRELIMINARY CONTEST Much talent was shown this year in both the music and literary contests. Especially in the girl's readings, the competition was very keen. As there were fifteen girls competing for three places, an elimination contest was held on the afternoon of April 5th. At that elimination six girls were chosen to speak in the evening. Out of these six, those receiving first, second, and third places respectively were: Josephine Hamilton, Esther Lillman, and Margaret Dashner. Of the three orations given, “The Constitution , given by Edward Rose, received first recognition. Second and third places went to Harol Nees and Amy May respectively. Virgil Gaines showed outstanding quality in the boy's readings. Raymond Rose, receiving second place, shows great promise as a reader in the near future and Norman MacDonald also gave a good account of himself for third place. The music contest, which took place two nights later, also showed promising results. The entries were as follows: In the piano solo, Annabel Mayhew received first place, Pauline Apperson, second and Ruth Westerbeck third. Helen Goley received first place in the girl’s solos with Dorothy Smallenberger a few points behind for second. Genevieve Putnam was successful in carrying away third place and shows great promise for the future. In the boy's solos Louis Smith succeeded in taking first place with Clifton Reeves receiving second. Homer Ludwig received first place in the violin solo and Carl Edwards second. Miss Henrietta Smith, as the literary coach, and Miss Lucille Oesterle, as the music coach, both deserve much praise in their successful coaching in these contests. The contestants receiving first place in each of the above events will represent Dupo in the County Contest at Mascoutah. The material is very promising and should bring some honors back to Dupo. TYPING TEAMS The annual County Typing Contest was held at Belleville, Saturday, April 9th. The beginner s group was represented by Alyda Wolfmeier, Beata Laurent and Wiley Smith. The advanced group was represented by Pauline Apperson, Helen Goley and Claris Tipton. In this contest individual awards for the first three places in each group were given. Pauline Apperson placed first and Helen Goley second. Alyda Wolfmeier made a creditable record in her class, lacking a few points of receiving third place. Saturday, April 23rd, the school was represented in the District Typing Contest at East St. Louis. The beginning team consisted of Alyda Wolfmeier, Beata Laurent and Annabel] Mayhew. The advanced group was the same as the one at Belleville. In this contest, team averages were taken and the teams placed according to their averages. Dupo’s advanced team took second place which entitled them to represent the school in the Sectional Contest at Staunton. —89— 61 Kigre BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club, numbering some 35 in number and sponsored by Mr. J. P. Minier, was organized primarily to boost Dupo Community High School and all that it sponsors and stands for. This year it has been prominent in ticket sales, advertising, distribution of bills and sign painting. The Booster Club has fairly well accomplished what it was supposed to accomplish. As the year draws to a close we hope that we have helped forward the ideals and principles underlying our school, and that in some small measure have proved ourselves worthy of the responsibility and trust placed on us. The Booster Club boasts of the following members: Myrtice MacDonald Clarence LaCroix Leroy Alexander Dorothy Gaines Way man Zweig Bobby Goodwin Marshal Berger Howard Bivins Homer Ludwig Russell Drury Lorraine Price Mabel Fischer Robert Stoner Paul Starr Amy May Willard Gaines, President Charles Biederman Genevieve Putnam Orville Habermehl Raymond Fischer Darwin Robinson Donald Scheffler Donald O’Brien John R. Byers Raymond Rose Ella DeGeare Russel Kelso James Goley Allen Morris Ivan Mercer Luella Isles Francis DeJarnette Raymond Stuckey Orville Schroeder George Pentacost Annabel Mayhew Robert Thummel Maurice Mueller Dalton Muskopf Maurice Josten Fred Kussmul Virgil Gaines Naoma Gray Alvin Jordan Russel Sopp Earl Bolle DEBATE The students interested in debating urgently requested competition that resulted in the joining of the Illinois State High School Debating League, which is a division of the Illinois State High School Music and Literary Association. The question was, resolved: “That the several States should enact legislation providing for compulsory unemployment insurance.” Debate decisions were rendered by single expert critic judges who used the official score card of the League. The negative team, composed of Harol Nees, Edw’ard Rose, John Sutter and alternated by Napier Harris, won their debates with Ramsay and Effingham. The affirmative team, composed of Darwin Robinson, Amy May, and Wiley Smith lost their contests to Duquoin and Granite City. However, by placing as one of the four best schools in the District, Dupo received a pennant that will hang in our Alma Mater as a symbol of their excellent debating. Also the merits of the Dupo teams gained for them entrance in the tournament at Carbondale. But Duquoin and Granite City again proved too strong for Dupo to conquer. These schools will be bitter rivals until Dupo can show them a greater total of points on the Dupo half of the score card. Mr. Maas, as sponsor, deserves much praise for his coaching of these teams. —90— . 61 Kigre EXPRESSION COACHING Expression coaching, a new activity which started this year, has proved to be one of the most popular literary activities open to pupils. Two classes, numbering fifty-six pupils, meet once a week for training and practice in the fundamentals of expression and public speech. Programs arranged by student committees are presented at frequent intervals. These programs consist of readings, original monologues, ad libs, and pantomimes. As a result of the popularity of expression in our high school, a larger number of pupils participated in the preliminary contest than ever before. An afternoon elimination was necessary for girls’ readings, due to the fact that fifteen girls entered the contest. At the evening contest three were selected to represent Dupo in the county meet which was held in Mascoutah on April 30. Josephine Hamilton, reading “Midshipman Easy”, represented us in girl’s readings; Edward Rose, giving “The Constitution , represented us in oration; and Virgil Gaines, reading Tobias at the Oil Station , represented us in boy’s readings. HONOR SOCIETY The members of the Cahokia Chapter of the Honor Society are elected by the faculty members on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Caroline Spriesterbach, President; Amy May, Vice President; Ardell Small-enberger, Secretary; and William Rose, Treasurer, are the charter members. Mr. Faulkner is faculty advisor and Mr. Minier, Miss Smith and Miss Oesterle, faculty council. At the weekly meetings various topics are discussed, as colleges, current events and school activities. The new members elected after the second semester were Naoma Gray and Claris Tipton, Senior representatives, and Edward Rose, Wiley Smith and Myrtle Kottkamp chosen from the Junior Class. —93— -9 - 51 igre Calendar September Tuesday 1—Great commotion. Registration at Dupo Community High School. Monday 7—Labor Day. How encouraging! A day’s vacation. Thursday 10—Matches seemed numerous. Those thermometers must reach 90 in order to dismiss school. Monday 14—Just the start for a new week. Nothing happened. Thursday 17— Why is everyone being called to the office? Oh, just some more hooky-players, I suppose. Wednesday 23—Just a half day of school on account of the heat. Students and faculty cool off at Bellevue swimming pool. Thursday 24—Another half day vacation. Wonder why Miss Liebig didn’t go swimming with us. Friday 25—Swimming again due to heat. Wonder if they made the slide bigger for Mr. Minier. Wednesday 30—The first lyceum of the year. Mr. Bowman, the entertainer, was an impersonator of human characters. You wouldn’t believe that one person could look so many different ways. October Thursday 1—Just another day in a new month. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7, 8 and 9—The Teachers’ Institute of County Schools was held in East St. Louis at the High School. Our school was dismissed for the three days. Friday 16—First six weeks period ended. Grade cards following on Wednesday 21. Wednesday 21 -Second lyceum. Miss Lyja Aszmann, with her piano accompanist and a peculiar instrument, the Victor Theramin, were the entertainers. Friday 23—First chance for good impression for coming six weeks! Basket ball season also opened. We beat Bethalto at a home game. Thursday 29—Seniors, here’s your chance! Spelling examination. November Tuesday 3—Another basketball game, and a victorious one. We beat Waterloo. Friday 6—Woe to the basketball teams if our team keeps up. Another win for us over New Baden. Tuesday 10—The D C!ub had their entertainment, with Charles T. Davis as entertainer. Miss Smith, expression teacher, also gave a reading. Wednesday 11—The Senior Class isn’t retaining its good reputation. Russel Drury, Clarence LaCroix, and Darwin Robinson were expelled from school for playing truant. The three were admitted again the following Monday. Thursday 12—Open House. All of the rooms exhibited some of its student’s talents. Refreshments were served during the day by the Home Economics Classes. -99- Friday 13—O’Fallon played our team. We beat them 13 points; thirteen players on the squad, and on the thirteenth day of the month, a score of 34-21! Tuesday 17—Another lyceum. Fiechtal Swiss Yodelers entertained in the gymnasium. Thursday and Friday, 19 and 20 School dismissed for Teacher’s Conference. Wednesday 25—We beat New Athens another game of basketball. Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27—Thanksgiving recess. December Wednesday 2—The first lyceum for December was opened by Judge Fred G. Bale, who lectured to the student body in the gymnasium. Friday 4—End of second six weeks period. We beat Lebanon there. Saturday 5—We played Roosevelt’s basketball team and were defeated on our own floor. Thursday 10—We journeyed to Waterloo only to be beaten again. We, the fans, can’t understand what’s the trouble with the players, unless they are “out too late.” Friday 11—We beat Marissa for a change! Saturday 12—The Senior’s big night! An invitation party, given in the cafeteria of the new building. Tuesday 15—The yearly operetta, Miss Oesterle, director. The play was a tremendous success and was enjoyed by all who attended. Thursday 17—-The faculty dined at the Egyptian Tea Room, in St. Louis. The fortune teller, in whom all the teachers had such great faith, is in jail for fooling the public. Friday 18—We played basketball in Mascoutah and were victorious. Who said we didn’t have a good basketball team? Saturday 19—Luck sure stays with us once we find it. We beat Madison there. Monday 21—The two sections of Girl Reserve Clubs elected their officers. January Wednesday 6—We started out the new month with a lyceum. Lombards were the entertainers. Thursday 7—Those going out for debating had their tryout in the study hall. One could hardly keep from going to sleep. Friday 8—The basketball team wiped out New Baden at a game there. Saturday 9—We beat Chester there. Friday 15—O’Fallon played us here. We won over them by a very good score. Saturday 16—Freshmen held a party in the new building. Friday 22—We played New Athens there and beat them. Saturday 23—The Junior Class had a party, held in the cafeteria of the new building. — 100— 61 Kigre Monday 25- Registration for the new semester. A chance for improvement for lots of us. Tuesday 26—We played Roosevelt there and were defeated. Friday 29—Frank Hollman was the first entertainer for the new semester. He, with his pigeons, made up the interesting program. (Although he was scheduled to be here at 12:25, he showed up at 2:15). We beat Lebanon the same night. Saturday 30 —The faculty presented a comedy play “What Price Ancestors.” February Tuesday 2—We beat Bethalto a game of basketball. Wednesday 3 and 4—The Senior Class Annual Staff arranged with Spieth Company to have the pupils and teachers pictures made. Friday 5—Mr. Purl arranged pupils alphabetically in gymnasium for 4th session class on Friday. Monday 22—A Washington Bicentennial program was held in the gymnasium. Mr. Purl and Reverend Thomas Gray addressed the faculty and student body. February 29—Leap Year Day. Everyone born on this day celebrated their birthday for the first time in four years. March Tuesday 1—Nothing happened. Just a new day and a new month. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9, 10, 11 and 12—District Tournament for basketball teams held in Belleville. Our team won first place. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 16, 17 and 18—Sectional Tournament was held in Johnston City. We won one game from Marissa. Monday 21—Debated with Duquoin. They won 128-116. Tuesday 22—Debate with Ramsey. Dupo won 112-109. Thursday 31—The last day of the month. This month was particularly exciting on account of the basketball tournaments. April Friday 1—April Fool's Day. Debate with Granite City. They won 141-135. Monday 4—Two Freshmen were expelled from School, and for the simple reason that they wanted a rest and didn’t come to school one afternoon. Wonder who it was? Friday 8—The Senior Class had their pictures made by Spieth in caps and gowns. Saturday 9—The Annual Typing Contest for County Schools was held in Belleville. The second year students took first and second place. Pauline Apperson first, and Helen Goley second. Alyda Wolfmeier, first year typist, took fourth place. Tuesday 12—The Juniors presented their play, ‘‘The Whole Town's Talking”, and what a success! (In spite of the boys being hurt in an accident occurring in the play.) —101— 61 Kigre Wednesday 13—Kenneth L. Foster displayed many wares from China, and lectured on Chinese habits in a lyceum in the gymnasium. Friday 15—End of the 5th six weeks period. The Pep Club also held their party in the cafeteria of the new building. Saturday 16—The 1930 High Y” girls gave a party at the High School. The party was invitatory. Monday 18—Our team defeated Valmeyer in a game of baseball. Saturday 23—The sectional typing contest was held at E. St. Louis. We took second place as a team. The team consisted of Pauline Apperson, Claris Tipton, and Helen Goley. Tuesday 26—We played baseball at Granite City. They won, after some hard play on our part, by a score of 5-4. Friday 29—We were scheduled to play Mascoutah but due to weather conditions the game was called off. Saturday 30—The Annual Intellectual Contest was held in Mascoutah. The contestants left Dupo at 11:30 on the school bus. May Monday 2—Nothing happened. Nihil.” Tuesday 3— El Tigre goes to press. Saturday 7—The County Track Meet was held in Lebanon. Tuesday 10—Granite City played baseball here. Saturday 14—District Track Meet, also held in Lebanon. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 23, 24 and 25—Semester examinations. Tuesday 17—Senior Class Play, The Ghost Bird.” Thursday 26—Open House. Friday 27—Thik day was set aside for the school picnic. All were invited to attend. Also the Senior Class held their class day program in the evening. Sunday 29—Baccalaureate Service held in the High School gymnasium. Monday 30—Schools were dismissed for Decoration Day. Tuesday 31—Commencement, also held in the gymnasium of the Dupo Community High School. Good-bye, Mr. Minier, may your coming students progress by your soap-box orations.” —102— (5 'Sigrc ALEX’S SERVICE STATION COMPLIMENTS OF Harry Brinkman J. R. Alexander Son Shell Products Dupo 71-J Dupo :: :: :: Illinois INSURANCE That’ Our Business Fred G.Rapp Son District Agents 105 West Main st. Columbia Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF A. E. Chatillion General Contractor BUILDING OF ALL KINDS Phone Dupo 190 Dupo, III. Phone: Belleville 139 East 950 The Security Abstract AND Title Company 10 W. Washington St. Arcade Bldg. Belleville, 111. East St. Louis, 111. IT’S WORTH THE TRIP TO Al’s Men’s Shop 125 Collinsville Ave., East St. Louis, 111. WHERE QUALITY AND STYLE MEAN MORE THAN PRICE -109- ? Vigre STOP AT-- East 906 Fl-1 SUNSET INN —and— FILLING STATION RED CROWN GASOLINE AND POLARINE GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND SOFT DRINKS ICE CREAM, ETC. CONRAD RANGE CAHOKIA, ILL. H. E. BARDELEBEN EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR GENUINE ZIEGLER COAL ICE—COKE-ROCK—SAND Phone Dupo 28 AFTER GRADUATION MAKE YOUR FIRST STEP FOR FUTURE SECURITY! PLAN CAREFULLY AND ENJOY PROSPERITY! START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND ADD TO IT REGULARLY! DUPO STATE SAVINGS BANK -no- (5 eEigre HARDWARE Dupo Lumber Hardware Co. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT AND VARNISH—FURNITURE—PERFECTION STOVES—ARMSTRONG FLOOR COVERING HAAG AND MAYTAG WASHERS RADIOS SKELGAS STOVES—G-E REFRIGERATORS Everything to Build Anything Dupo, Illinois Phone Dupo 40 Phone: East 7414 HARRY LIBERSTEIN THE BUSY JEWELER Optical Goods Radios and Tubes 11 Collinsville ave. Union Clothing Co. Hy. Weilbacher Sons Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes The Largest Department Store on Rt. 3 112-114 Collinsville ave. COLUMBIA ILLINOIS East 9069 East St. Louis, Illinois | j Residence Phone Office Phone • Dupo 26-W Dupo 26-J 1 G. Huckshold WHERE THE NEWEST Dealer in STYLES IN LADIES ICE, COAL, ROCK and SAND and MENS CLOTHING Moving Excavating ARE SHOWN FIRST Hauling of All Kinds i -m- (? C£igrc LaCroix Motor Company Authorized Dealer Dupo, Illinois Products Phone Dupo 25 Fehringer Brothers WISH ALL OF YOU SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL YOUR FUTURE YEARS AND ENDEAVORS! CUT YOUR COST OF LIVING BY EATING AT Boyd’s Cafe Call Dupo 64 Dupo, Illinois Ben Mueser —CLEANING— —LAUNDRY SERVICE— —BRANCH AT— Gericke and Freuh Barber Shops -112- 61 'Eigre The following dope has been sent to us on the depression, and when it is all going to end. “Two men met a few days ago and one asked the other, ‘When is this depression going to end anyway?’ In reply the other one said: ‘Absolute knowledge I have none, but my wash woman’s sister’s son heard an Irish policeman on his beat say to a laborer on the street that he had a letter just last week written in the finest Greek from a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo that said all the Negroes in Cuba knew of a colored man in a Texas town that got it straight from a circus clown that a man from the Klondike had heard the news from a gang of South American Jews that a man from Borneo who claimed to know of a swell society family rake, whose mother-in-law would undertake to prove that her Seventh Husband’s sister s niece, once stated in a printed piece that she had a son who had a friend that knows when this DEPRESSION is going to END Once upon a time a man on a street car got up and offered Miss Gascho his seat. Miss Gascho fainted. When she regained consciousness she thanked him. Then he fainted. Never question your wife’s judgment—look who she married! Did Miss Smith blush the nite she fell in the hall and grabbed Louie R by the seat of the pants? I wonder, don’t you? “It’s not just the work I enjoy,’’ said the taxi driver, “it’s the people I run into.” Country Constable—“Pardon miss, but swimming is not allowed in this lake.” Amy May—“Why didn’t you tell me before I undressed?” C.C.—“Well, there ain’t no law again’ undressin’ ” “You say this is the man who knocked you down with his car,” asked the judge. “Could you swear to it being the man?” “I did,” answered the complainant, “but he only swore back to me and drove on.” Ardell—“I see here where a man married a woman for money. You wouldn’t do that to me would you?” Bill Rose—‘‘Why, certainly not, my dear; I wouldn’t marry you for all the money in the world.” Miss Esther, as they motored by the church—“Aren’t those chimes beautiful ? Such exquisite harmony!” Mr. Faulkner—‘‘You’ll have to speak louder, dear. Those bells are making such an infernal racket that I can’t hear a word you say.” The people of this little hamlet of Dupo say that if Ella DeGeare were given a glass of water, a serious thought and a camel, she would die. -113— £ 'Sigrc NOTICE IF THE PERSON WHO STOLE THE JAR OF ALCOHOL OUT OF MY CELLAR WILL KEEP THE SAME AND RETURN GRANDMA S APPENDIX, NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED. “Marriage is a great institution—for those who like institutions! “Many a mother’s precious lamb has matured into a muttonhead. Two Scotchmen went fishing with the understanding that the first one to get a bite was to treat the other one with an ice cream soda. One had a fish on his hook that almost pulled him In but he would not take it out of the water, and the other one was fishing without bait. Mr. Purl—“I haven't paid for repairs on my car since I had it. Mr. Smoot— So the man said who did the repairs. It pays to be careful! A guy at an auction sale the other day got a beautiful grandfather’s clock by merely scratching his ear. Willie had a swarm of bbbbbs And thought he could handle them with eeeees. But he got stung between the iiiiis And now he very easily cccccs • That bees are not the things to ttttts. Mr. Minier was crossing the street corner when a huge police dog dashed into him and knocked him over. The next instant an Austin skidded around the corner, bumped into him, inflicting more severe bruises. Bystanders assisted him to his feet and some one asked him if the dog had hurt him. Not exactly, replied Mr. Minier, it was the tin can tied to his tail that did the most damage. Bill Rose: Was it a necking party? Lefty Alexander: Was it! Before it started the hostess announced: ‘Every one chews his own partner.’ ▼ 1 —Compliments of— —Compliments of— C. A. PHELPS —of the— Gus. Bange I.G.A. STORE AUCTIONEER Where Quality and Prices Meet mm All Demands ▼ Dupo, 111. Phone Dupo 10 -114- £ ‘Tjigrc —COMPLIMENTS OF— Simeon Simon GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone Dupo 9510 EAST CARONDELET, ILLINOIS —Phone 1277— —COMPLIMENTS OF— The I.G.A. Stores GROCERIES, MEATS AND VEGETABLES Puicher Bros. EAST CARONDELET, ILLINOIS -115- $ 'Eigrc The Farmers’ Sales Co. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS NATIONAL CITY, ILLINOIS Largest Dressers of Poultry on the St. Louis Market St. Louis Office . . DElmar 1377 Stock Yards.Bridge 1434 Farmers’ Exchange 514 STATE ST. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS BUY POULTRY ALIVE! WE WILL DRESS THEM FREE! —Phone East 7686— -116- £ Vigre 1 Tony J. Joshu j Complin,enUof nc• j Dr. E. S. Rose GROCERIES and MEATS ! Phone 92J 92 W Phone 2 Dupo, III. j Compliments of ◄ E. C. Kankamerh- The Local Dealer Who Lives and Believes in Dupo Phone 77 We Deliver Notary Public Fire Insurance Fred G. Fischer DRY GOODS, NOTIONS and SHOES DUPO ILLINOIS CALL THE Home Cleaners 221 Dupo Illinois CHAS. DIEHL Florist POT PLANTS CUT FLOWERS and DESIGN WORK COLUMBIA, ILL. Compliments of Fred Bostian PLUMBING and HEATING CONTRACTS Phone 151 NOLTE GROCERY The Store of SUPERB PRODUCTS and SERVICE DUPO, ILLINOIS Phone Dupo 82 7- 61 igre Good Candles Cigars and Tobacco CALL DUPO 230 FOR RAPID DELIVERY Albert Franklin Wholesale and Retail CANDIES AND TOBACCO Sinclair Service Groceries and Light Lunches CIGARS AND CIGARETTES Located on Route 3, North Dupo, Illinois E. W. SCHMIDT Bakery WHY SHOP AROUND FOR BAKED GOODS? Phone Dupo 188 Dupo, Illinois DAAB’S DRUG STORE FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES • JOHN A. DAAB COLUMBIA — ILLINOIS 1EET THE GANG AT ELLIOT’S TOASTED SANDWICH SHOP —Fountain Service— 8th and St. Louis Avenue East St. Louis, Illinois -118- $ Vigre COLUMBIA FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN CO. —Dealers in— FARM IMPLEMENTS, GRAIN, FEEDS, SEEDS, COAL, BINDER TWINE, ETC. ----There Is No Substitution For A Farmer’s Elevator- Columbia —:— Illinois East 4446 Bridge 1647 —COMPLIMENTS OF— Haun Menges FLORISTS 516-518 MISSOURI AVENUE East St. Louis Illinois -119- £ Vigre —COMPLIMENTS OF— The Home Ice Cream Co. DAIRY PRODUCTS — ICE CREAM ITS PURE—THAT’S SURE East St. Louis, Illinois Phone East 71 PHONES— Bell 88 Klnloch 88 ▼ CHARLES L. SCHIEMER General Insurance ▼ I AUTOMOBILE, FIRE, LIFE, j HEALTH and ACCIDENT INSURANCE ! I COLUMBIA ILLINOIS I -120- Compliments of Illinois Bower and Light Corporation ------------ $ ‘Zigrc-------- EAST 2578—SALES OFFICE Add a treat with good sausage meat A Kind for Every Occasion FOR PURE, WHOLESOME AND NUTRITIOUS SAUSAGE ASK FOR CHAMPION BRAND —Manufactured by— CIRCLE Packing Corp. Packers of BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PURE LARD “DELICIOUSLY MILD’ HAMS AND BACON All Our Food Products Are Inspected For Your Healths Sake! 319 Winstanley Avenue East St. Louis, Illinois j Vigre —COMPLIMENTS OF— DAUER PACKING CO. DAUER MARCHES ON: Sales from April 1,1931 to April 1, 1932 show an increase of approximately 14.3 per cent over the same period 1930 to 1931. Dauer is marching on to a greater success in 1932. Their food products have met with a remarkable reception. Dauer’s retains its unique hold in the better food field. Commodities show a decrease of 30 per cent in price, still Dauer’s dollars and cent sales are higher than they have ever been. Dauer’s is taking month after month in stride because Dauer’s has refused to stand still —because in years of experience East St. Louis’ greatest food market has learned that the way to win out is to stand out—to do more—to give more. To do more—by pioneering in times of depression—a new $10,000 meat department has been installed. A meat department which is larger, more sanitary and more modern in every way than any other market in East St. Louis. To give more—better foods, in larger proportion, and finer quality—yet drastically lower in price. Today all St. Clair county is attesting Dauer’s leadership. Alert to value as never before, food shoppers are giving Dauer’s the greatest sales record of its career. Dauer’s sets forth this record as an invitation for the people of Dupo to see its beautiful new meat department at your earliest opportunity. DAUER PACKING CO. 33rd and State East St. Louis, 111. -122- $ Vigre SHOES FOR ALL OCCASIONS THE WALK-OVER STORE OHMS JUNG SHOE CO. THE SENIOR CLASS DEDICATES THIS SPACE TO MR. WM. SCHWAB FOR HIS UNTIRING HELP IN MAKING THIS ANNUAL A SUCCESS. 100 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois Bashner Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone: Dupo 172 Aviston Milling Co “19 BRADY AVE. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. —MILLERS OF— Courtesy Superlative Flour Sugar Creek Best Flou’. Great 8 Poultry Feed Results Dairy and Hog Feed -123- jl 'Gigrc Home Bakery | H. W. STUMPF, Prop. Columbia Illinois j The Bakery That Has The Goods With The Home-Made Taste Phones: Bell 150—Kinloch 82 Compliments of GERICKE’S BARBER SHOP Main st. Dupo, 111. Compliments of I I I 1 Compliments of Fern’s Beauty Shoppe Marcelling..........$1.50 Phone Dupo 284 North Dupo R. H. Muskopf GROCERIES, MEATS and VEGETABLES We Deliver Compliments of Sussmann’s Lenghan’s CLEANING AND DYEING Call Dupo 30 GROCERY j and MEAT MARKET I I I I I I ▲ AH Good Things to Eat Give Us a Try ▼ Phone Maplewood, 111. -124- 61 ‘Sigre —COMPLIMENTS OF— CURT C LINDAUER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR State’s Attorney ST. CLAIR COUNTY Compliments of BIG SHOTS’ “Price” “Dot” “Mac” “Fish” Compliments of SENIOR CLASS to all who purchased an annual, advertised, edited or in some other way assisted in making this annual a success. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Smith A husband is all that is left of a sweetheart after the nerve has been removed. 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