Erie Community High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Erie, IL)

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THE CARDINAL If Roland Seger didnlt study so much, He surely would be getting in Dutchf' If Marj'rie Bonnell would fail to smile, Weld not forget it for quite a while. lf Roland's hair were not so red, We wouldn't be able to see his head. If Marjorie Schryver's blabber would cease, The High School really would have some peace. If Dean were not a peroxide blonde, Of him the girls would be more fond. If Ruth Stoudt wishes on mince pie to feed, The cooking class could not meet the need. If Arnold Hayen's tooth wouldn't ache. As our yell-leader, he-'d take the cake. If Vada's eyes were not so big, She might look well in a powdered wig. If Lilah Taber would cease to flirt, So many hearts would not be hurt. If William would lengthen his abbreviated pants, Then with the girls he'd have a chance. If Ruby Turner would lose her Bob, Her mother surely would have some job. If Iona Turner would powder her nose, White daubs might come off on somebody's clothes. If Vivian Lovejoy's specs were gone, The whole world's vista would be wrong. -V. James SLANGUAGE Drag in your rope. Who dug you up? Welcome as a tax bill. He slings a peppy paw. He's a remnantf' Get off the wheel-it's tired. Park your pedsf' He's spreading frosting. As stunning as an electric current. I hope to cacklef' She's a topper. Who dealt you in. Change your reel. You can't play football with a soap bubble. That shrinks my initial. Go to the calendar for a date. You're as hard as a cross word puzzlef' 33

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THE CARDINAL If If Helen Adams could not play, This old wide world would fade away. If Arden Reisenbigler stopped chewing gum, The end of the world would truly come. If Thelma and Audrey would curl their hair, It certainly would be an exciting affair. If Albert Jensen no questions would ask, We'd cover the lesson a bit too fast. If Burneille Olinger doesn't henna her hair, I'll eat my hat-you can put 'er there. lf Austin McMahon were not so shy, He might become popular-by 'n by. If Effie Graham would come down to earth, In the faculty heads thereld be much mirth. If Curtis and Leo wouldn't whisper so much, Their deportment would be better-Mrs. Rodler If Edythe and Ruth were only tall, Two stately Sophies would grace our hall. If Buel's many freckles were a little more brown, You'd think Wesley Barry had come into town. If Genevieve hopes in Grand Opera to sing, She must cut Hillsdale off the string. If Kenneth James didn't have so much fun, The end of his troubles would have begun. If Hazel Weber once ceased to grin, An ivory stew-pan she'd surely win. If Howard Riordon were not such a tease, The rest of the school would be at ease. If Kathryn Ferguson dyed her locks, T The boys would 'round her gather in flocks. If Lyle Young would practice German a bit, As an actor surely he'd make a hit. If Leola Allen would not be late, She'd have to travel at a faster gait. If Robert Wheelock ceased combing his curls, He'd not be in step with all the girls. If Lenore Terry were once out of style, Not a thing in this life would be worth while. If Roy Eddy suddenly a girl should get, It'd be an event we'd never forget. 32 says such

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