Elmwood Community High School - Ulmus Yearbook (Elmwood, IL)

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THE ULMUS I9 . Senior Class Prophecy W'e are printing a letter received from Della Brown, a reporter for the New York Gossipf' New York City, Q March 23, 1933. Citizens of Elmwood: A i As you will remember the class of ,23 of the Elmwood High School was the life, nort only of the school, but of the whole town, I know you will be interested in the work they are doing to help the world keep mov- ing in this year of 1933. Lucile Flint, while visiting in California the year after graduation, caught the attention ojf Cecil de Mille with her wonderful facial expres- sions. She is now well on the way to stardom, a progress which has been attained only by her holnest efforts. U Elva Wolford and Earline Weeks, who were interested even in their high school days in marcelling and complexiofn beautiiiers, are running a beauty shop on Broadway and I hear they are performingmiracles on the unfortunates. N Floyd Brown is the young minister who has attracted so much at- tention by his powerful sermobns on Prohibition in the Presbyterian Church in Butte, Montana. Cornelius Kemp has attained his life long ambition, and is carrying on his missioinary work in Africa. The natives think there is no one like Mister Corni. I - , U 4 Doris Colvin a.nd Leah Maher are still the same old pals they were in '23, as both are old maids. They have just ccimipleted a two year course in toe dancing in Paris and will give their first performance in United States at the dedication of the new Gem Theatre of Oak Hill. We are surprised at the wonderful athletic .abilities which Lester Turl and Cecil Coon liave exhibited since leaving E. H. S. Lester will re- present the U. S. in the shot put and Cecil in the milfe run at the next in- ternational 'track meet in Yates City. A a Margaret Seltzer, who always was inclined to be acrobatic, is doing breath-taking stunts in a small vaudeville company touring the U. S. Everett Epley and Walter Dalton are playing in Sousa's Band. Most of their experience was gained in the E. H. S. Orchestra.

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18 THE ULMUS an active part in athletic work and ever since then have carried Elmwood High's ba.nner to victory. Let it be known that we were not always engaged in battles, far be it from us, gfo-r in the third year we grew into society. Having some mem- bers who were especially gifted in this line, we were looked on admiring- ly. We gave the seniors one of the most extraordinary receptions that was ever held in the auditorium., so they confess. The second member of our class had already a-ccepitdd the duty of matrimony, and what cla.ss can boast of more. Our parties were always scenes of splendor and fine entertainment but never lacked a touch of the scandal which goes with society. The fourth year oif our conquest found us. in a mo-re serious state This was our last year and we had grown attached to tfhis life of learn- ing. As soldiers we knew no other occupation. This fact seemed to grip all the class alike and the first step was to elect as new officers, Cornelius Kemp, Presidentg William Jaques, Vice President, and Margaret Ekstrand, Treasurer. We were not permitted to have any more parties because the Sopliomores grew jealous a.nd persuaded the faculty not to let us have any more. We began a great war on the morals and as soon as we graduate we expect to publish a great book on that subject to which each member of the class has contributed a part. The effect of this book will, we think, mean a great uplift to future civilization. Not only are we noted for this, but one of our class members has -com.posed a play. As soon as it is given by our class it will be put on by a company in New York. As we were finishing the first ha.lf of the year a shadow stole ac- cross our plath and in its place left a gap which willl forever remain un- closed. Such is the passing of one of our fellow clas-smen, Robert Myers, who died December 19, 1922. The class attended the funeral which was held at his hgonne four miles so-uthwest of Douglas, Friday afternoon, De- cember 22. We felt the loss of his fellowship deeply. As we were upon the last few days of conquest our former ohief, who had led us on to c011- quer this kingdom of Knowledge gave us the following message: As each closing day brings the lengthening shadows, as that sun which has lighted the course of dur minds for these years slowly sinks be- low the horizon, we hesitateg for the next step is higher than we have ever takenlbefore. We have been about this conquest for twelve years and have conquered knowledge thus far. If we have learned to apply our minds without the lash, if we have become a little more curious about this world and have power ton reason when the world is pounding down upon us and the air if full of activity, then indeed, we have become con- querors. We have copme to the place where our efforts will be futile un- less we conquer life. I trust tha.t through our union, we have felt U16 fellowship olf one another. The time has come when we must separate, for yo-u must gain the next victory with your own swordl. May these years have taught you to use it diligently. M. E. D. '23

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20 T H E U L M U S Senator and Mrs. Jarman of Maine gave a week end party at their hunting lodge, February 15. Mrs. Jarman was formerly Miss Mary De- mick. Those who attended from the class of ,23 were Katherine Cusack, Illinois's next woman candidate for Congressg Ralph Melville, who is doubling for Rudolph Valentino, movie star, doing only the very danger- ous partsg Elsie Manual, plianist for Ishman Jones' Orchestra, having made many Brunswick Records since leaving schoolg Dorotha Young, now the wife of General Moon of the U. S. Reservesg and Millard Day, holder of the World's Cfhampionship' in Shorthand and TYDGYVI'itilA1g- He Writes two hundred and fifty words a minute in shorthand and two hundred O1'l the typewriter. They were very enhusiastic in their praise of Senator and Mrs. Jarman's hospitality. Many housekeepers are thankful to Professors Cullings and Jaques for their invention of the electric egg-beater. The idea originated in their study of Physics under Mr. Huffington. Margaret Ekstrand is the head of Kilbourne's Detective Agency of Glin. Margaret always was ready to help anyone in trouble and she says she wants to see that criminals are given their just deserts. Pearl Clinch is her favorite detective and she is often assigned baffling mysteries which she seems to solve without much difficulty. William DeFord and Paul Miles.,are the joint owners of a dairy and hog farm three and one-half miles south of Edwards Station, Paul runs the dairy as he always specialized in milk-testing in Ag. Class, and Wil- lard cares for the hogs. He still has Ro-sie this project for Ag. Classj. Although she is getting old, he says he cannot part with her. Williain Schenck, after reading many northern books, got the gold craze and accompanied by Harry Stotler went tol Alaska to make their fortunes. After a few days' hard work, they got disgusted and now are owners of the best dog team in the world and expect to win the three hundred mile race next winter. As you read this I am sure you will be proud of the fact that not a one of the class of '23 has failed in his work. Yours very truly, DELLA BROWN