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

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our Hlmua mmm Senior Class Will We, the Senior class of nineteen hundred and twenty-five, being of unsound mind and infirm body, realizing that our last days are drawing nigh and wishing to make our exit from this world profitable to our under-graduates, do hereby bequeath and bestow our en- deared treasures. SECTION I VVe, the Senior class do give and bequeath to the Faculty, peace of mind forever. Vlfe, the Senior class do give and bequeath to the Junior class our superiority and judi- ciary power in all matters. YVe, the Senior class do give and bequeath to th-e Sophomore class our dignity and our knowledge of when to go to bed. VVie, the Senior class do give and bequeath our ability to bluf the teachers and cut up cleverly in the study hall to the Freshmen class. SEc'rIox II I, Leon VVhitney, do give and bequeath my ability to argue to Harley Fleisher. I, Cornelia Day, do give and bequeath my rosy cheeks and good nature to Ada Hoyt. I, Ruth Nichols, do give and bequeath my compact to Lois Challacombe. I, Leone DeFord, do- give and bequeath to Alta Fuller my ability to vamp Yates City bovs. I, Lawrence Moran, do give Ellld bequeath my sheik characteristics and dimples to Thomas Miller. I, Gladys DeFord, do give and bequeath my interest in deep literature to Mary Martin. I, Loring Jarman, do give and bequeath my hilarity and good spirits to Louise Shawver Qwho hasnlt anyj. I, Norma Huber, do give and bequeath my failing for worrying to Clarinda VVasson. I, Helen Hart, do give and bequeath my interest in Hiteheoekls garage to Susanne Smith. I, Lois Miles, do give and bequeath my shyness to Stanton Moore in hopes he will profit bv it. V I, Daniel French, do give and bequeath my glossy pompadour to Harold Redding. I, Lois Henry, do give and bequeath my winning ways to Eva Adams. I, Beulah McClure, do give and bequeath my athletic ability to Dorthea Bowman. I, Frances VVickwire, do give and bequeath my marriage ability to Adell McVey. I, Howard Berger, do- give and bequeath my interest in the orchestra to Doris Dobbs. I, Kathryn Maher, dow give and bequeath my dates with Junior boys to the less fortunate. I, Everett Bohrier, do give and bequeath my knowledge in Physics to VVard Sehori. I, Neva Higgins, do give and bequeath my long curls to Frances Yerby. I, Loren Harkness, do give and bequeath my wild ways to Ruth Demick. IN, Dorothy Nelson, do give and bequeath my sentimentality and emotional qualities to Virginia Miller. I, George Montgomery, do give and bequeath my popularity with girls to Owen Hubbell. I, Verna Metz, do give and bequeath my diamond ring to Irene Maher. I, Loren Shelton, do give and bequeath my careful driving to James Foster. I, Alice Shawver, do give and bequeath my static snapping ways Qaccording to Leon XVhitneyj to VVilda Hoyt. I, Mildred VViley, do give and bequeath my ability to write notes to M'ildred McCann. I, George Moore, do give and bequeath my playful ways to Corinne Zinn. I, Opal Richardson, do give and bequeath my unsurpassed knowledge in Latin to Kath- leen Manock. I, Ruth Clinch, do give and bequeath my cute little grin to Mabel Dawson. A. S., C. D., L. VV. TWENTY

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'mf Uhr lilmua mmmm Senior Class History One bright September day in l913, a group of six year olds found their way to the old brick schooli building. Those who started together and have remained together are: Helen Hart, Alice Shawver, Kathryn Maher, Loring Jarman, Neva Higgins and Mildred VViley. All through the grade school this class was the envy of both upper and lower classmen. Although many formidable stumbling blocks rose before us, they were all overcome after a little eHort on the part of the class. VVe do not wish to take ali the glory in overcoming these difiiculties, for without tlie aid of our instructors, everyone of us feel that we would not have gone far. In the fall of 1921, we entered the Freshmen Class, our enrollment numbering forty. Many of our number came from thc country and the surrounding small towns. XVe were not long in making ourselves known and also in distinguishing ourselves. Vl'e took leading parts in all social, athletic and business activities. Our uppierclassmen soon became very envious of us, but at the same time they had to admit that without us the school would be a complete failure. VVe organized early and elected oflicers: Helen Hart, President, Dale Threw, Vice- presidentg Billie Lapsley, Sec.-Treas. Vlfith these efficient officers, we felt sure that we could get along fine. Our Sophomore year we made an even better record. VVe were somewhat astonished to find the rest of the high school allied against us, in an attempt to squelch us, but such a thing just could not be done, and in spite of the odds we came out victorious. This year we elected Helen Hart, Kathryn Maher, Gladys DeFord to hold the respective ofiiccs. We entered our Junior year with much confidence in ourselves. Now this may seem a little conceited but far be it from us to claim such a virtue. There is an old saying which reads, The world thinks of you as you think of yourself, and we were simply carrying this out. This year we started out in our social activities with Henry Schulthes as President, Verna Meta as Vice-President and Leone l7eFord as Secretary-Treasurer. This was really what we called our big year as far as activity went, for it was our honor and pleasure to give the reception for the Seniors. VVe were really proud of ourselves after the reception had been given, and it is our belief and hope that everyone had a very nice time. Do not think that because we were socially active that we neglected our studies, for it would be a wrong idea altogether. Leaving our Junior year with many pleasant memories, we entered Olll' Senior year. Realizing the position we had acquired, we have done our level best to attain some dignity, but unless you have tried it you do not realize just what a dimcult task it is, but we think that we have succeeded fairly we-il in our attempt and hope that others feel the same. This year a very unusual and equally mysterious thing happened. The election of class ofiicers was secured by boys. Leon VVhitney, Everett Bohrer, George Moore and Loren Harkness were the lucky or shall we say unlucky recipients. To balance this all members of the Uhnus staH turned out to be girls. Many heads have pondered over this strange coincidence, but we fear that it will never be soiived. This year we: are well represented in both Glee Clubs, Or- chestra, Athletics and Social Activities. VVe have in our class the High School Girls' Quartet, of which we are extremely proud. They have brought us many honors, and we feel that this opportunity should be taken to show our appreciation of them. Some of our members take no part in any of the above mentioned activities, but nevertheless without them our class could never have gotten along so well nor been one-half so successful. It is with a feeling of sadness and also a feeling of gladness that we look forward to Commencement, when our High School career will be ended. As a class we have worked well together throughout our four years, and as a result, have become attached to each other. VVe sincerely appreciate the efforts of our teachers in aiding us through this period. VVe hate to part and wish we could go on and on as we have started, but the tim-e is coming soon when each person must work out his own career without the help of some guiding hand. As we turn the pages of this book in the years to come, it will be with a feeling of joy, as we think of our mutual joys and sorrows. L. D., '25, ' NINETEEN

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Uhr lllmua mmm 'Cb Elmwood Gazette it Vki, lllinois, Juiie l9,ilg-ll VW NumbeL? LOCAL GIRL MUCH HONORED Outclasses Helen XViils Interest in the M'orid's Tennis Title contest has been running high in Elm- wood this week, due to the fact that an Elmwood girl, Miss Neva Higgins, has been the leading contestant against Miss Ilclen YVills of California, the former hofder of the title. In a fast and furious final match, Miss Higgins displayed her marvelous ability and came out the win- ner with a score of 6-5, 3-6, 6-0. DIVORCE GRANTED Mr. Edwin Vliatkins was granted a divorce by the court Tuesday, from his wife, formerly Miss Frances VVickwire, also of Elmwood. Mr. VVatkins charged that, due to her interest in athletics, his former wife neglected him and her home duties until it became unbearable. FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT The city was aroused early Thursday morning, by a terrific explosion at Brown and S0n'S restaurant. ln lighting the new hydrogen stove, Verna pushed the wrong button, causing a cross cur- rent, which resulted in the explosion. Mrs. Brown was not injured, except for the shock, but her husband is in a seri- ous, though not fatal condition, Their only child. Verna, eight years old, was not harmed. I. W. W. LEADER DEPORTED News has been received that the Ellis Island officials have decided that Miss Mildred YViley, former Elmwood girl, must be deported, because of charges of I. NV. NV. agitation brought against her. Miss YViley has been very active in vari- ous l.abor Ynions in the East. FACTORY COMPLETED The new factory, owned by G. E. Montgomery, the world's greatest and wealthiest horse-radish magnate, has re- cently been completed, The building is modern in all its improvements, one of the newest being the new automatic digger, which digs over the whole thous- and-acre tract in two weeks. RUINED SPECULATOR RE- TURNS HOME I.. R. XVllllfI18Y, the much-talked-of-ex- millionaire, who recently lost his immense fortune in an unexpected financial dis- aster, l'l3tll1'IlE'Il'lU Elmwood last week to begin his fight for regaining' his lost position. He has made a brave start by purchasing the Parkside Billard ltoom, owned by VV, E. Talley. His many friends in this city, join in wish- ing him success in his new business ven- ture. RETURNED MISSIONARY SPEAKS Miss Opal Richardson, lately returned from Africa, where she has been doing an important missionary work since her graduation, spoke Sunday evening at the Baptist clmrch in Farmington. Miss Richardson speaks several African dia- lects and has t1'anslated several books into African. Her lecture was attended by a very large crowd aml a spiendid African Fund was begun. NEW INCUBATOR INSTALLED At the huge chicken farm, owned by Miss Norma I-Luber, a new incubator has been installed-the largest in the world, accommodating fifty thousand eggs. Miss Huber has achieved fame in the chicken world, by discovering a powder which causes the hens to lay two eggs per day. SPECIAL CHAUTAUOUA PRO- GRAM TONIGHT Shakespcare's famous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, will be drama- tized tonight under the Big Brown Tentf, The part of Kate, the Shrew, will be played by the wcll-known actress, Miss Helen Hart, and that of Petruchio, by the director of the company, Mr. Thomas I.ee. It will be a realistic pro- duction because the actors are well adapted to the parts. A large crowd met at Mrs. Verna Brown's last Monday, when she enter- tained the VV. C. T. I'. The talk wa.s given by Miss Ruth Nichols on VVhy Milk is the only VVorth VVhilc Drink. kb IU TWENTY ONE