Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

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— rvir wmt i f- Lia If v V F AR I VIU E 'TcOMM rsTA' .— .— — , i I The first permanent white settlers came to this community from the New England stat de their homes along the Burlington Railroad Was! then moved north. It dexived its name from Earl Sutphen, a son of one,of Us «a lieif J d n educational and cultural background which far exceedec WOT ® at ion and good books was soon public was constructed qajhe site of the 900. The old gymnasium-wa»qpyed.ln l$15. bi 1927 ryj ’ j£l 49, the Community B uiT(lti%!%JP«|jy J fl By 1872,i ven churches had‘been fjuilt pnly four of which survive. ’ - JK ■ Many of these forward-looking people were so actively interested in. women's rights that hey $pen-1' sored one of the first meetings held in the state. A marker In our City Park commcfhorates this event at ‘ which. Susan B. Anthony presided. • ■ Close byThis tribute to our women stands a memorial to the men who servecLtheir country in her dark- est hours. The roots of patriotism grow deep in this heart of the Midwest. There is an abiding «ense at' loyalty to the ideals of our New England forefathers — to the principles that built America andMiave I kept it strong. , Because of the fertility of our soil, the primary economic interest has been agricultural. It is only in recent years «bat this interest has been supplemented by a few small industries. With such a favorable background as is here briefly described, the people now living in this commu- nity, and those of the future, should be forever inspired to move forward to greater cultural and spiritual growth and ecpaomic achievements. And it is the hope of the members of our staff that as you enjoy these pages of Our Years, ” in picture and in story, you will be reminded of the courage anS the vision of those who have given us our heritage, and will feel a sense of gratitude for the opportunity of scaring in the history and the traditions of Our Town. -

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Presented by the 1958 Senior Class Earlville High School Earlville, Illinois

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 n m In gratitude for the years he spent among us as leader, teacher, counselor, and friend, the members i HSFaffectionately dedicate this book to Mr. Leland T. Hanson. By his understanding, his pa- tteocejand his generous spirit, he has enriched our lives, our school, and our town. J’Z'SSP-.f f ' % 1 ft 1