Gardena High School - El Arador Yearbook (Gardena, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1928 volume:

J3!31 Dedication With loving wishes of success for the future, With appreciative thoughts for deeds of the past ; With all love and honor to the friend of the students, the 1928 staff of El Arador dedicates this book to Miss Crump, our new vice- principal. Administration The brave man seeks not popu- lar applause. Nor, overpower ' d with arms, de- serts his cause Unsham ' d. though foil ' d he does the best he can, Force is oj brutes, but honor is of man. — Dry den. John H. Whitely Cut sweeter none than voice of faithful friend; Siceet always, siveetest heard in loudest storm Some I remember, and will ne ' er forget: ' —Pollock La Veta Crump Editorial Years ago a tired, seeking disciple stood before Plutarch, the philosopher, and asked, What should boys learn? Plutarch looked down with his world- weary, learned eyes and replied, That which they shall use when men. Life, a long dusty road stretches out before us, Youth! In the distance is the light of perfection, which, though we stride forward rapidly, still remains mystical and uncertain. Youth is only for a moment and experience makes the heart old. We are still young. We must ask advice of others. We stand before Plutarch and ask again the question which a tired, seeking disciple asked years ago. Plutarch again answers the question, That which you can use when men. Learn to the fullest, is the goal of Youth; Learn, nor account the pang. The day stretches on brightly. The feet are light, the eyes shine; the heart is glad. There is a goal just beyond the attainable. The Faculty PRINCIPAL Mr. Whitely ENCLISH Miss Roripaugh Miss Brown Miss Hinsdale Miss Orcutt Miss Snedden Mrs. Walker MATHEMATICS Mr. Pinnell Mrs. Maxfield Mrs. Tyler MUSIC Dr. Kingsley Mr. Crawford ART Miss Swartz Miss Hagen boys ' gym Mr. Freeman girls ' gym Miss Stephan Miss Dickey MECHANIC ARTS Mr. Glass Mr. Guild Mr. Loomis Mr. McLendon Mr. Moore LIBRARIAN Mrs. Leonard VICE-PRINCIPAL Miss Crump SCIENCE Mrs. Fairbanks Miss Combs HISTORY Miss Friebel Miss McKenna Mr. Hummel COMMERCIAL Mrs. Cattern Mrs. De Sambad Miss Ferguson Miss Perry Mr. Aid LANGUAGE Miss Gallup Miss Pendleton DOMESTIC SCIENCE Miss Chadwick Miss Miller Miss Moloney Mrs. Scott AGRICULTURE Mr. Pitman COUNSELOR Mrs. Whedon SECRETARY Mrs. Bell BOOK ROOM Miss Peterson Page Five A rS ' 6 Page Six Page Seven The Lark Serving perhaps the most and receiving the least recognition, always looking forward and hoping for better days — trying to improve the student body govern- ment and promote better friendship in its own school and better sportsmanship among the schools — the Lark continued a courageous flight all through the year 1927-1928. I I 4S( In spite of the small Journalism class, the staff of the fall term had a suc- cessful semester. Aside from the regular issues, there were a number of special editions which proved very interesting. The Lark Contest for the seniors, juniors and sophomores was won by the energetic sophomores. Compared to the preceding term, the Journalism Class of the spring term was very much better off, for size. And several experienced students were back in the class making a better organized and enlarged staff. The special art exhibit edition proved very successful. Three delegates repre- sented the Lark at the High School Newspaper Day Convention at S.C. on March 9th. Two delegates were sent to the Southern California Press Convention held in April at Whittier. Following students comprised the staff: Fall term: Madelyn Garner, editor; Tokumi Hamako, associate editor; George Bateman, sports; Miyeko Hashii, exchanges; Ruth Powers, distribution; Richard White, business manager. Spring Term: Tokumi Hamako, editor; Margaret Yoder, associate editor; Paul Van Riper, Roy Tracey, sports; Nellie Johnson, features; Lawrence Bourquin, ex- changes; Louise Ernst, jokes; Phillip Tepper, distribution; Jack Ahlberg, business manager. — Tokumi Hamako, S ' 28 Page Eight The Commission Since its establishment in the Gardena High School during the fall of 1925, the Commission form of government has been steadily growing in efficiency and worth. This year each of the Commissioners has done a very great deal to improve and stimulate interest in the various activities of the school. The establishment on a large scale of a fire crew under Commissioner Kenneth Harrison was one of the finest steps the commission has ever taken. Great enthusiasm on the part of the boys was instantly shown, resulting in a very well-organized de- partment. Fire drills at regular intervals have become a custom long-needed. The new Student Court functioned very satisfactorily under Kenneth Harrison and Charles Brunzell, Commissioners of Safety. The February-June Commission undertook a long-necessary step toward im- proving our student government by rewriting the constitution, which until then was an almost useless organ to the commission and the school. Many items found mean- ingless were removed and more important ones put in their places. Through the efforts of Leola Sutter the Lions ' Club of Gardena offered and pre- sented a silver loving cup to the best class debating team. The A9 class team at that time were the winners, the debaters Dorothy Mae Collins, Frank Laws and Harold Black. The Lost and Found department under Marion Johnston and Emily Cost, Com- missioners of Welfare, has given a very systematic service to the students before school and after. Much jollity was added to the school year by two well-planned high school parties, at which dancing, for the first time in Gardena ' s history, was per- mitted. However, the condemnation of the gymnasium later prevented more than these two. Mrs. Whedon was the faculty adviser for the year, and aided materially the commissioners with her advice and assistance. If all the future commissioners are as active and accomplish as much as those of the past, Gardena High School may well say that the commission type of govern- ment is a great success. Those filling the offices of Commissioners this year were: Fred Clark and Wil- liam Boehlert, Affairs; Marion Johnston and Emily Cost, Welfare; Margaret Yoder and Tokumi Hamako, Arts; Kenneth Harrison and Charles Brunzell, Safety; Wil- liam Boehlert and Paul Bateman, Athletics; Lester Whally and Marjorie Owen, Jun- ior High. The secretaries were Josephine Rehor and Madelyn Garner. — Josephine Rehor, S ' 28 Page Nine Thoughts You ask me to give you my thoughts ? That would be a difficult thing to do When they come to me a host of weird, unr eal, Tiny creatures, making themselves at home As though they expected always to stay, Crowding out the matter-of-fact Today, And painting wonderful dream pictures On the canvas of the mind — Dreams never meant to be real Filling the air with the fragrance Of a million rose petals; Playing with magic fingers On the harpstrings of the heart — The strains of a forgotten song . . . I live again in the dream picture, Never meant to be real — I hear again the melody of the forgotten song; I breathe in the fragrance Of the million rose petals, And go back from Today to the Beautiful Time . . . But another thought — quiet, alone — And I read the page of Yesterday ' s Sorrow . . . Give me again the Beautiful Time With its fragrance and beauty and song . . . Let me hold it to my heart for a moment; Then I will wrap it in dream fabric — And . . . forget . . . Margaret Yoder, S ' 28 Page Ten Sketches from Life Near Gardena High School BETWEEN CLASSES At the r-r-ring of the bell the classrooms give forth, with a rush, their myriads of jabbering, laughing boys and girls. There ' s a rush, and a roar, a clang of lock- ers, a slam of doors, and an incessant clamor like a Babylonic jargon, a chaos of sound and motion. The populace of the hall thins, and finally; at the r-r-ring of the self same bell comes a final rush, and slam of locker and door; then all is quiet ex- cept the occasional challenge, Where ' s your pass? — Asa Goodwin, S ' 27. THE LILY POOL In a sheltered spot, away from the eyes of passers-by a slender, graceful euca- lyptus rears its lofty head, a sentry watching over the sleeping sapphire at its feet. The placidness of the sapphire pool is ruffled by a flaxen-brown linnet flitting its wings to make its daily rain shower. Content with its bath it flutters undulat- ingly skyward to resume the weaving of its simple home in the highest branches of the stately eucalyptus. The pool is again quietly unruffled and meekly sleeping, unmindful of the sentry peeping into its azure depths like a narcissus. — Asa Goodwin, S ' 27. NIGHT SPREADS OVER THE VALLEY Many times have I watched the night come stealing over the valley, but never before have I noticed the many little details as I do now. The sun sinks slowly into the fleecy white clouds which envelop the Pacific. Long red rays slant in every direction. Spiral columns of gray smoke are seen coming from the factory stacks. One by one the lights appear in the houses. Suddenly street-lights appear. There is a flapping over my head and I look up to find a flock of geese hurrying to their home by the ocean. Glancing back at the valley I find I cannot see the lights so distinctly. What is it? Are my eyes blurred? No, a deep breath tells me that with night, comes fog, stealing silently over the valley, drowning it in a white sea to await the coming of morn. — Curtis Hall, S ' 28. The Purchase Prize Art Exhibit It has been the custom in high schools for the graduating classes to leave their Alma Mater a gift. Ten years ago at Gardena, the seniors began giving paint- ings to the school. This practice has continued until at present there are seventeen excellent pictures in our auditorium. This year, the classes of winter and summer ' 28 worked out a new plan in the purchasing of their pictures. This project was the Purchase Prize Art Exhibit which enabled the classes to buy two pictures. At the exhibit approximately one hundred California artists of note were asked to display one painting each. From the pictures exhibited, an art jury composed of seven artists and critics selected the ten best paintings. The Senior classes then chose the two they wanted for their gifts, and awarded two purchase prizes of four hundred and three hundred dollars respectively to the artists. — Elizabeth Williams, W ' 30. Page Eleven Customs of Foreign Lands EASTER IN RUSSIA Beautifully impressive are the Easter services in Russia, and especially so are the midnight services when the old cobblestone streets and adobe houses are deserted except in the neighborhood of the sacred buildings. Everyone has gone to the Church, which is decorated with branches, artificial flowers, and boughs of waxen fruits. Piles of Easter cakes and colored eggs are seen waiting for the blessing. Only such lamps are lighted as are absolutely necessary when the worshippers take their places in an orderly way. The priests appear in black robes, and everything is very gloomy. Just at the hour of midnight the sound of an exquisite bell is heard from the tower of Ivan Velike, followed by every bell in Moscow. As soon as the echo dies down, the priests appear in robes blazing with gold and precious stones, singing the Easter Hymn, Christ is Risen, and when the tones are heard, the altar and the build- ings are brilliantly lighted in a flare of color and blaze; in fact the whole city blazes into light. Everyone is happy, and everywhere the greeting, Christ hath risen, Yea, He hath risen, is heard. Lent is now over and Easter has begun. The families return to their homes to break the fast, and invite their friends with them. A large table is spread in the greatest room with meats, hard-boiled eggs, vegetables, and cakes of every kind. When the Russian Easter comes, whatever their political or religious opinions may be, the old table will be spread, the old greetings of friendliness and happiness will be exchanged. This day is loved by all, because they recall memories of child- hood, and because it furnishes a yearly opportunity to renew old friendships. —Emily Cost, S ' 28 THE ARMENIAN HOME In Armenia the majority of houses are built of natural stone with usually seven or eight rooms in them; one room serves as the dining and living room and is the largest in the house. On the walls are hung vividly colored rugs which the women of the house weave on a loom. Long benches line the walls with rugs draped over them. Each family has servants to help the men who work from April to October in the fields sowing grain. The rest of the year the snow keeps them at home. After the daily work is completed the whole family gathers in the dining room where they sit by the fireplace, the men smoking their pipes, the women knitting or sewing, talking of old times and telling stories. The Armenian Christmas comes after our New Years day. They celebrate the Christening of Christ instead of his birth as we do. Then the tables are spread with delicious Armenian pastry, raisins, nuts, and spiced meats. The older people do noth- ing but visit the homes of their neighbors, friends, and relatives; they exchange the greeting, Christ hath been Christened! taste of the food spread on the table and chat a few moments before going on. — Rose Avedesian Page Twelve A NORWEGIAN WEDDING Beautifully colorful and interesting is the custom in Norway of conducting the marriage ceremony. A week before the wedding, the guests deck themselves with flow- ers and go to the house to take part in a very merry celebration, for which everyone drops his work. When all is ready, the bridegroom enters the room preceded by many musicians ; he takes his place at the table on the High Seat, which has been made especially for the bride and groom, and is beautifully decorated with many ornaments. After the groom has been seated, each guest takes his seat at the table. The bride now enters the room also preceded by musicians. She looks very love- ly in her golden dress trimmed with shining ornaments. On her head is a golden crown set with gems. The bride and groom exchange glances as she seats herself be- side him. The ceremony is over now, and the feasting begins. The guests have brought as their gifts many delicious dishes of food, with which the table is laden, and which they now enjoy. After the dinner they all depart, leav- ing together the happy couple. — Ethel Olsen Love Love is like a light that gleams Forever on our way; Undying light whose pure white beams Would shame the light of day. Love is like a little bird Whose song is crystal clear; A flitting, flying, carefree bird, Who sings through all the year. Love is a throbbing human heart Which sings to all mankind; The world is full of peace and joy, And hatred is so blind. — Mamxyn Garner, S ' 28 Page Thirteen Our Auditorium An auditorium is the place in which the happiest memories of school life pre- sent themselves in one long flow of pictures. When it is empty, if you sit in one of its cool, dark corners, what thoughts come to you? At first you think of yourself as a student of the Junior High, when you sat in the back of the auditorium greatly impressed by its grandeur. Through all the stages you pass until, as a senior in the front row, you suddenly face the end. You see on the walls the pictures that departing classes have hung there. All the happy days you have spent at Gardena pass in review. The stage brings pictures of the plays. What varied scenes has the curtain of the ships risen to reveal? Some were scenes in living rooms, some in the yards of houses, some even in Japanese gardens. Characters begin to enter and exit in fantastic array; a little gypsy girl, a hunchback miser, an orphan girl, a great Japanese Poo-bah. A long procession passes until the last figure that has made an impression has faded away. On either side of the proscenium arch are the two flags. They herald the patriotic programs of the past. Then follow the varied events of other assemblies; the one-act plays, the student musicians; and the speakers. The seats are occupied by a murmuring, restless throng of familiar faces. Your thoughts span the coming years and you think how short the time will be until the succeeding classes taking part in the scenes before you will be strangers. You are filled with regret that the happy high school days are finished; that your place in the activities of the old auditorium must be surrendered. A desire to achieve success so that you may be a welcome guest takes possession as you arise and make a last survey of the room. Fred Clark, S ' 28. Desire Oh, I want to go a sailing, On the deep and wide blue sea; I must go adventure trailing, Over mountain, moor, and lea. There ' s a restless little feeling, Tugs at heart and soul o ' me; If I could only go a sailing, On the crystalline blue sea. But I must stay here studying; They say home ' s the place for me. Though my heart goes right on sailing O ' er that loved wide blue sea. — Madelyn Garner, S ' 28. Page Fourteen Death and Life I am young and cannot understand Life, or Death; Still Youth must have its philosophy. Death; a moment ' s rest by a cool brook, and a shading gray-green tree, Then back to the dusty road where the soul is tired. That is Death; the Death of my philosophy. My mood changes and I write a rhyme; Life. Two old long-nosed gossips sat one day Their fingers flying over their knitting, As they gossiped their lives away. I was just horrified at her, one did say. No more than was I, this the other; And they talked their lives away. Shameful Youth! they will always say When Youth tries to learn life ' s secret, While they talk their lives away. —Ruth Jacobson, S ' 28. Youth ' s Last Request Hold thy hand, Fate, Before you snatch the veil From before my wakening eyes. Before you thrust upon me The deepest of emotions, Hate and sorrow. Let me live in belief and trust Knowing only love and happiness. — Asa Goodwin, S ' 27. Page Fifteen 3n iWcmoriam Curtis Edmondson Hall Class of Summer nineteen hundred and twenty-eight January 7, 1911 March 18, 1928 The only rose without thorns is friendship. — Mile. De Scuderi. To lose a friend is the greatest of all losses. — Syrus THE SENIOR MIRROR Class S ' 28 June 1940 Volume 1 SENSATIONAL SCANDAL IN SOCIETY MARRIAGE Not long ago so- ciety was athrill over the brilliant marriage of Miss Kathleen Home, society belle, to Count Frederiche Clarkovitch, million- aire Russian noble- man. On a recent trip t o America the Countess learned that her husband was in reality, an American known as Fred Clark. The Countess, in an interview with reporters, stated that she would not leave her hus- band though he had grossly deceived her. Occupying a prominent place in Who ' s Who is the name of Margaret Yoder, winner of the Nobel Prize in 1936 for her great masterpiece of drama, The Last Love of Ivan Ivonovitch, which is to be produced with Slee Brimer as the passionate Bolshevik, Ivonovitch. ROMANTIC, THRILLING TO SAY THE LEAST IS THIS TRUE LOVE STORY While on a tour through Arabia, re- cently Nellie Johnson was abducted by an Arabian shiek who perferred blondes. Imagine her astonishment when she fell violently in love with her captor. They are now dwelling happily in his harem, and the shiek has promised not to have any other wives. Madamoiselle Marjorie Kaler last night made her debut as an opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera house, introduced by James Randolph, master of ceremonies. The critics were lavish in their praise and acclaimed her a coming artist. Mile. Kaler received many boquets, only a few of which contained either cabbage or cauliflower. As one strolls casually into the beauti- ful gardens of the Gardena Hotel, he is fascinated by a glimpse of Mary Mobarry in a bower of roses, selling flowers to a beauty seeking world. Mary once sold flowers at the Ambassador when it was a prominent hotel. DARING CRIMINAL TRACKED BY MODERN SLEUTH The whole country was very much up- set last week over a daring robbery com- mitted in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Breneman, (formerly Florence Frazer). All of Mrs. Breneman ' s gor- geous paste jewelry was stolen and Mr. Breneman lost his diamond cuff links. As he is in the imitation Jewelry business doubt- less the loss can be re- placed. The thief left only one clue, in the form of a hair- pin. Mr. Gaile Parsons, a modern Sherlock Holmes, says that he believes these articles were used many, many years ago by women. He doesn ' t recall what they were used for. With the aid of this clue Mr. Parsons tracked these daring criminals to their den and captured them with the aid of policeman Willoughby. Misses Pearl Wheeler and Irene de Paemelaere, popular Follies beauties, are spending their brief vacation this year at Newport. They are with Curry ' s Fol- lies which have atta ined greater promi- nence than Ziegfield ' s ever did. Mr. Harold Curry says he just loves his work. All of them, we wonder? Jimmy Buckner is one of Harold ' s assistants. GLIMMERS FROM GLITTERINGS STARS Madelyn Garner is now starring in the most exciting, dynamic, heart throbbing drama ever staged, When Knighthood Went to Seed. The leading male role is taken by William Gray, who guarantees to wring tears from any hard hearted audience. It has just been declared by the Judges of the Paris Salon that the glorious mas- terpiece painted by Tokumi Hamako is the finest painting ever exhibited there. They prophesy that Mr. Hamako will go down in history as a great artist. Thelma Hathaway has formally an- nounced her candidacy for the city coun- cil. A part of her platform is the re- duction in school hours. She plans to have the hours from 12-1 and an hour for lunch. Page Eighteen Page Two THE SENIOR MIRROR June 1940 WONDERFUL OPERATION PER- FORMED BY BOB MOBARRY Many lives were doubt- less saved by the discov- ery of Bob Mobarry that by dissecting the Zulli- chau vulnerary verte- brarterial, the sufferer would instantly be ve- loute. Dr. Mobarry was assisted in this experiment by Anna, and Elizabeth Lack, the most skillful surgical nurses in the profession. THE SOCIETY FOR THE DESTRUC- TION OF WOMEN ENTERS SCOTT; PLATFORM MADE OF WOOD Since the split up of the powerful Women ' s party, Raymond Scott is being entered by the woman haters faction as a dark horse candidate for President. He was nominated by Bill Bowser, chair- man if the convention. Mr. Scott at- tained great eminence as a basketball player while at Gardena High, and if he is defeated he will wring the editor ' s neck. Free Booklet to be given away! Mana- ging Men and Their Money, by Lottie Moore. Miss Moore, a former Gardena student, is quite an authority on affairs of the heart and is always willing to ad- vise any love-stricken people. Two of America ' s most noted cyclists sailed for Europe today to compete in the Olympic games at Rome. Catherine O ' Haver and Hattie Humble are expected to bring home the bacon — and their bi- cycles. Mrs. Clifton Wolf, formerly Betty Ligon, surprised all her friends recently by the announcement that she was going to be a cooking teacher. Betty was trained to teach art, but after her mar- riage she became so domesticated that she loves to cook! The latest novel of the season, Up the North Pole, by Marion Johnston, is a climbing success. The experiences of the author in the frozen north are there- in narrated. Wilma Smith is writing a movie scenario on this book, in which she will star Jo Rehor, that dizzy little blond, and Dick Means handsome butter and egg man. GREAT THINGS COME OF HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Beginning as a little, poorly paid usher in a popular play- y house, Ruth Jacobson, today j reached the heights by being acclaimed by all critics as the greatest theatrical find of the day. Miss Jacobson was given a chance to play the lead when the leading lady was struck by a taxi. A path of roses stretches before her. SOCIETY NOTES By Lois Boehlert, Soc. Rep. The women ' s branch of the Young Men ' s Aid Society, whose president is Fred Detmers, held its first open meet- ing in the Upperary-foothills last night. Matuie Yanaga took charge while Clara White, and Tressa Putnam aided in keep- ing order. Everyone was dressed in fan- tastic garb and came in aeroplanes. The feature event in the annual mid- winter carnival when the Pacific is frozen over, will be an ice-skate race to Hono- lulu. Some of the nervy sex who are expected to participate are Leola Sutter, Louise Ernst, and Alphonsine Reming- ton, trained by Chiyano Nishikawa. Miss Vera Fravel, secretary to the Mayor of New York left today for Wai- kiki beach on a vacation. She plans to stay for a few days in New Orleans to see Roper Crawford ' s far famed side- show which contains some of the greatest freaks in captivity. No Gardena stu- dents are in it, I believe. Elizabeth Felt will arrive here tomor- row with her trick horses that are to be used in the Tia Juana roundup. Many of Miss Felt ' s trained animals are able to pilot aeroplanes in which they con- duct their mistress over land and sea to her many homes in all parts of the world. Ellen Crandall assists her as trainer. SHARP MUSICIANS THRILL MANY FLAT AUDIENCES The radio program last night was es- pecially brilliant due to the stellar effort of Maxine Grace, famous cornetist. The Alaskan Mammy, fox trot certainly got them all of a shiv-and-quiv, said Pat Bow- en, radio announcer. Page Nineteen June 1940 THE SENIOR MIRROR Page Three GARDENA PLUNGE OPENS The long wished for Gardena plunge will be opened tomorrow, Emily Cost, swimming instructor, said yesterday. Miss Cost will soon give an exhibition of the famous swimming stroke with which she gathered laurels for the United States at last year ' s Olypmic tournament. RUGBY FOOTBALL FOR GIRLS Florence Roberts, Vice-Principal of Alamazoo High, advocated the introduc- tion of French Rugby football for girls, into the school as it is rougher than the other kind. Miss Roberts was heartily supported by Kuny Kobata, coach, and all the other members of the school board. REVOLUTION IN PRINTING TRADE EXPECTED Mr. Eppie Gomez, for years the fore- most printer in America, has just invented a marvellous printing machine, 6 by 12 which does all the work of printing a big city daily, simply by pressing the button. Mr. Gomez is to be congratu- lated on his gift to humanity. DEMURE JOCKEY WINS NOTORIETY Horse racing has been completely revo- lutionized in the last ten years with the advent of women jockeys. Madelyn Howard, one of the best little jockeys in this country, has never yet been beaten. SOCIETY DESIGNER TO WED A great sensation was created when Mile. Dot McCoy, formerly known as a manhater at Gardena High, finally con- sented to marry the famous Marquise de La Faise of Paris. She will not give up her Costume Shop, from which many of the latest creations have come. HARD WORK BRINGS SUCCESS After many a hard knock such as be- ing kicked out of stage doors, Maxine Young was accidently knocked into a rehearsal of Artists and Models. The director, Kenneth Harrison, amused at her extraordinary excitement and exhor- bitant amount of pep over the whole af- fair made her leading jazz dancer of the production called Artichokes and Mules, written by Lucille Leonard. ATHLETIC NEWS The 1940 Olypmic team was easily cho- sen this year because there were so many stars who have been sent out by that noted track mentor, George Freeman, as- sisted by Charles Wright. The men that Mr. Freeman is drilling into perfect shape are as follows: Vidal Ayala as captain of the Olym pic basket- ball squad; Edgar Duggen, that well- known collegiate basketball and baseball star is to be the captain of the United States, Olympic baseball nine; Isami Min- ami is to be Ayala ' s co-partner in the berth of forward on the basketball quin- tet with Kenneth Rose also playing; Firpo Smith is to be the mainstay of the United States football squad, and the greatest honor ever bestowed upon a loyal son of Gardena is to be given Alfred Willoughby who will be the captain of the Olympic track team. He has had two years of high school competition in the middle-distance runs. He has won the C-C Pyle cross country cup two years in succession and promises to be a high scorer in the Olym- pic Games. These men have all received their foundations from the able coach Freeman and are now under his supervis- ion to be put in tip-top shape. The way things look now, it will be im- possible for the other countries competing in the Olympic Games to blow dust through our defense of the championship. UP AN ' AT EM NIGHT CLUB Come here when you get kicked out of every place else. — James Collins, proprietor. Wanted — Efficient secretary to help with my autobiography. — Harwo Masushige. When in need of funds, come to the Sign of The Three Bells ' — Bateman ' s Pawn Shop, corner of Gold and Lucre Streets. Harry Kinosheta and Tom Ito wish to announce the opening of their shoe store next Monday. Everyone buying a pair of shoes on that day will receive absolutely free of charge one shoe lace, any color. K I SHOE PALACE Corner Hale and Hail Streets. —Madelyn Garner, S ' 28 Page Twenty £ £ b, 2 « 15 S eg o O , c v ' ns u eo J 8 a CB T3 be— O « •- S T3 8 ° 3 St) a ' - OJ -a es o r. 59 to 3 «- S5 T3, 5 3 . B « j u S 08 t. 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The Senior High School debating championship was won by Pauline Cooper, Robert Courtney, and Robert Felt, members of the All class. Not only in scholarship but in athletics are the Juniors represented. Practic- ally every boy in the class was on either the first or second football team. The Junior boys carried off the inter-class football championship and also won the inter- class track m eet. In basketball the Juniors filled important positions on the A, B, and C teams. The girls are good athletes as well, having given the Seniors a hard fight for the Basketball championship; and having won the Hockey championship. Jimmie Newill and Herman Kennedy, who form half the splendid boys ' quar- tet are Juniors. In Daddy-long-legs Ruth Powers, George Matthewson, Herman Kennedy, and Marie Powers had parts. Clarence given by the class of W28 was assisted in important roles by the following members of the Junior class: George Matthewson, Clarice Freeman, Elizabeth Williams, George Bateman, and Jimmie Newill; Jimmie also took the lead in Smilin ' Through. Roger Gatlin, Robert Felt, and Lester Severtson, our unique yell leaders, are All ' s and Nora King, one of our girl yell leaders also belongs to the Junior class. Bll BOYS Lawrence Bourquin, Martin Bowser, Joyce Boyd, Joe Bright, Harold Brown, Howard Chapton, Robert Courtney, William Fisher, Lavern Frye, Harold Jacobs, Herman Kennedy, Sahy Kobata, Susumi Nishikawa, Jack Patterson, Edward Ruew- ler, Stanley Straumer, Frank Tatsch, Herbert Tatsch, Edward Thush, Harry Ulrich, Richard White. All BOYS Jack Ahlberg, George Bateman, Donald Bodger, John Cole, Charles Brunzell, Gene Carlson, Bill Darnell, Robert Felt, Roger Gatlin, Konami Hamaka, William Hillmer, Jack Hodges, John Jorgensen, Verne Lahr, Robert Mobarry, George Matth- ewson. Jimmie Newill. Walter Pitcher, Clarence Rees, Lester Severtson, Wesley Strohl, Tamura Takatoshi, Philip Tepper, Alvin Tracy, Roy Tracy, Kenji Yokoyama. Bll GIRLS Maxine Davis, Caroline Fiske, Clarice Freeman, Marguerite Galpin, Velda How- ard, Nora King, Mable Kobata, Helen Leonard, Frances Munesato, Aurora Tanaka, Eunice Tansey, Geneva Vales, Elizabeth Williams. All GIRLS Marjorie Chapman, Pauline Cooper, Nelda Coy, Margaret Eastman, Kathleen Goss, Dorothy Harter, Miyeko Hashii, Catherine Itcaina, Leka Ito, Lucille Light, Constance Mason, Lillie Moline, Eunolia Moore, Iola Murdy, Le Ella Murphy, Hazel Poston, Marie Powers, Ruth Powers, Florence Roberts, Dorothy Robertson, Anna May Ryan, Katherine Schafer, Bernice Wedemeyer, Opal Wheeler, Mary Woellwerts. — Marie Powers. Page Twenty-Three Sophomores The sophomore class has proved to be as loyal a class as one might desire: loyal to the school and to the school activities. Bruce Doherty, who was one of the yell leaders of the winter semester, was also a member of the B basketball team and is a member of the track team. Charles Conn and John Van Hurpin are also members of the track team. Frank Laws and Ray Foster were on the C team. This team was the championship team. Harry Uchida is to be the next year ' s C basketball team captain. Tatechi Yamamuchi was a mem- ber of the D basketball team. This class also has a fair scholarship standing. The two, Eleen Walburg and Agnes Neale, who represented our high school at the Scholarship Convention, are members of this class. Estella Schug, Ruth Sevier, Ardith Stricklin, Patricia Tabb, and Gwendolyn Moreland are all in the Glee Club. The ability of the sophomores was also shown in the literary work. Their edition of the Lark was chosen as the best by the judges. The present BIO class won last fall ' s debating tournament. Presidents: Elva Lorntzen, Estella Schug, Esmeralda Buddemeyer, Elden Tray- ler, Albert Boelhert. Margaret McKinnon, Bruce Doherty, Agnes Neale, and Woodrow Toomey. BIO BOYS Donald Balmer, Harold Black. Albert Boehlert, Vincent Conze, Robert Dool, Wavne Erwin, Alfred Fisher, Ray Foster, LeRoy Gray, Clifford Hall, Glenn Haslan, A. Q. Jones, Mugent Kennedy, Tarkv Kobata, Charles Kunert, Frank Laws, Setsuo Masaki, Raymond Mitchell, Linton Mobarry, Glenn Olson, Charles Sevier, Herbert Smith, Eli Soto. Winston Swanson, Woodrow Toomey, Harry Uchida, Verne Wenker, Lester Whally, Russel White, Tateshi Yamauchi, John Zaharis.. A10 BOYS Freeman Ad.aro , John Avedesian, Elmer Batchelder, Lynn Cain, Charles Conn, Carl Crites, Bruce Dohertv, Howard Dunham, Earl Forbes, Malcolm Gardner, John Gomez, Gus Gunderson, Hensten Harper, Clare Harrison, William Kaler, Minori Morita, Clyde Newill, Rudolph Paulic, Guy Stafford, Joso Takeuchi, Elden Trayler, Monis Isutsumi, Fred Uyeshima, John Van Herpen, Pio Venturilla, Clare Wallquist, Richard Wortham. BIO GIRLS Helen Ahlberg, Vera Bowerman, Dorothy Brecken, Margaret Cato, Iva Chapman, Alene Clark, Dorothy Collins, Florence Collins, Elizabeth Dickenson, Esther Frazer, Anna May George, Phyllis Hanson, Pheobe Harshaw, Frances Henry, Abbie Hollings- worth, Mary Hushson, Callie Humble, Edith Kinsey, Pauline Kolyski, Elva Lorntzen, Mary Matsuo, Elizabeth Mowatt, Gwendolyn Morland, Margaret O ' Haver, Mable Robinson, Merle Smith, Ruth Smith, Beatrice Stanley, Kazuka Taniguch, Pollyanna Zaharis, Elva Merino. • A10 GIRLS Edna Bernhardt, Esmeralda Buddemeyer, Florence Clark, Sarah Cleveland, Eliz- abeth Clever, Lillian Cramer, Lorraine Dennis, Evelyn Fiske, Grace Hardesty, Lucy Harshaw, Gladys Harvey, Laura Haslam, Jane Hayashi, Helen Hodnefield, Yaeko Kuramoto, Adolfine Lack, Mary McGarry, La Preal McGhee, Margaret McKinnon, Elma Michaelis, Agnes Neale, Constance Newland, Alda Olanie, Rosalie Rothmeir, Alice Sampson, Estella Schug, Ruth Sevier, Hannah Shepard, Ardith Stricklin, Patricia Tabb, Eleen Walburg. —Eleen Walburg Page Twenty-Four Seniors Mrs De Samdad None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise thee. Mr. Hummel On all his days let health and peace attend. May he never want or ever lose a friend. ' Ellen Crandall, W ' 28 A little lass with a friendly smile, Happy and cheerful all the while. Edgar Duggan, W ' 28 At basketball he looked great, May his greatness continue forever. Patricia Bowen, W ' 28 Melancholy seldom came near her, for she walked with joy, gayety and laughter. Vidal Ayala, W ' 28 For a small player he was the best, He brought his team through to success. Lois Boehlert, W ' 28 A daughter of the gods, divinely tall And most divinely fair. Kenneth Rose, W ' 28 Basketball his sole delight Though his work he ' d never slight. Anna Lack She ' s surely given all her heart To the diligent pursuit of art. Ernest Smith, W ' 28 As a football player none could compare, For one of his equal is very rare. Pearl Wheeler The best and most expensive Are always in small quantities Charles Wright, W ' 28 Charms strike the sight, But merit wins the soul. U Page Twenty-Five O y Alphonsine Remington She ' s a friend to all — and a pal, Is this auburn haired girl, ' Al ' . ISAMI MlNAMI, W ' 28 A basketball player of vigor and vim, We may expect great things of him. Madelyn Garner Born to success she seems, with grace to win and heart to hold. y Gaile Parsons Here ' s loyalty to Gaile, our captain, Hero of football fame. Lottie Moore Happy am I, from care I ' m free, l Why can ' t you all be contented like me? Ry HARD Means a ' -As a baseball player Dick ' s quite a star. In life we hope he ' ll go just as far. Hattie Humble All worth and no madness, All good and no badness. Buckner - us start a new religion with one Command- ment — ' Enjoy thyself. Vera Fravel She ' s short but she ' s sweet. William Gray The happy only are truly great. Margaret Yoder Here ' s a girl that ' s as nice as can be, Teachers and students all agree with me. Alfred Willoughby As a miler he is supreme, May he always come out as well in the long run. Page Twenty-Six Clara White Quiet and modest in every word Often seen but seldom heard. Albert Breneman A quiet mannered lad was he, Courteous and carefree. Margaret Ligon A friend to all, a bit of sunshine along life ' s way. Curtis Hall He has done the work of a true man, Crown him, honor him, love him. Maxine Grace Her flaming hair and joyous smile, Seem to make this life worth while. Epifanio Gomez God first, others second, myself last. His greet- ings were cheerful; his manners were friendly. Tressa Putnam She is a form of life and light That soon becomes a part of sight. William Bowser What if I break my arm? I must onMhe field defend the Green and White, AlmtrMjier Leola Sutter A jovial spirit and a love for debate. ' James Collins Tis not the instinct but the effort that marks success in a long run. Nellie Johnson She always plays the game, And plays it square. Slee Brimmer He ' s all that ' s honest, honorable and fair. John Cole One thing is forever good, That is success. Page Twenty-Seven yn Howard a smile and a jest on her lips each day, This girl brightens the high school way. Fred Detmers Some persons pursue silently their aim — Whatever he seeks he surely will gain. Lucille Leonard Combination, books and fun She ' s a friend to everyone. Stenson Mathers So solemn and quiet is he; But a true friend to all we see. Irene De Paemelaere She is very dainty and petite This, our Irene, so sweet. Roper Crawford For he was jes ' the quiet kind Whose natures never vary. Marjorie Kaler An athlete — Jerry — with bouyant step Full of fun and loads of pep. Robert Mobarry Sometimes he ' s Bob, sometimes Ears And with his ready wit he always cheers. . Josephine Rehor J She leaves a haunting, tender memory J Of a dainty girl and a violin ' s melody. Raymond Scott High point man of the basket ball team, Ray ' s an athlete worthy of esteem. oiWhy McCoy Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone. Harry Kinoshita Make the most of it; youth comes but once. ' Page Tiventy -Eight Ruth Jacobson We venture to guess whatever Ruth starts, She ' ll surely do well her part. Kenneth Harrison A boy, he seems of cheerful yesterdays And confident tomorrows. Thelma Hathaway Though she ' s been here but a little while, We already love her sunny smile. Fred Clark In position as guard he was trusty and true, Doing the work he had to do. Matuie Yanaga True merit is like a river, The deeper it is the less noise it makes. Harold Curry A combination of the best Friendliness mixed with jest. Maxine Young Happy and carefree as a bird, Full o ' pep and joy is she. Tokumi Hamako A believer in the theory that what the world needs is not battleships, but friendships. Elizabeth Felt To be efficient in a quiet way That is her aim through every day. Paul Bateman The famous football end Who always did the line defend. Wilma Smith Dependable, sincere and gentle — she said little, but meant what she said. James Randolph A friend and a worker is Jim, Always quick to do what ' s expected of him. Page Twenty-Nine Mary Mobarry Or light or dark or short or tall, She sets a spring to catch them all. Harwo Masushige Little done well is better than much done poorly. Catherine O ' Haver A merry nature, kind and free, Yet mischief lurks in her blue e ' e. Elizabeth Lack A calm, quiet girl In life ' s busy whirl. Marion Johnston A sweet nature, a willing heart, And a musical spirit. I athleen Horne May this be our maxim whene ' er we ' re twirled, A fig for the cares of this whirl-a-gig world. Chiyano Nishikawa For like other good girls She has profited much by her schooling. Emily Cost She keeps her own council And her council is wise. Luz Lopez A charming accent and brown eyes alight; She is ever and always gentle and quiet. Florence Fraser A silent tongue Makes sweet music for the soul. Kuny Kobata The mildest manners And the gentlest heart. Louise Ernst The sweet red-headed girl we call ' Zip ' Whom everyone likes for her smile and her pep. Tom Ito Even though concealed and unnoticed, he had the brightest brain, the clearest thought. Florence Roberts So quiet is she So demure can she be. Page Thirty - 1 B-U CLASS Page Thirty-One W Page Thirty-Two w— — tmmm mm mj- m i ■ i win — — — i — — — m mm — — I Page Thirty-Three Page Thirty-Four ATHENIAN SOCIETY P Page Thirty-Five Page Thirty -Six Page Thirty-Seven Page Thirty-Eight % V ' lfc . V WWy ' Iff-- t  4 Ik m, M AL A m mk  Mr 91 3MILIN THROUGH Page Thirty-Nine Page Forty Girls ' Athletic Association The Girls ' Athletic Association has for the last few years been the most popular organization in Gardena High. This year was no exception. With much enthusiasm the girls have enjoyed exciting play days, peppy parties, and hikes. We participated in three play days this year; one here in December, one at Banning, and one at Bell in March. The girls all had good times at these play days. The principal social event which the club had this year, was a Boy and Girl Party in December. At this party, half the girls dressed as young sheiks and escorted the other half and led the dances. In January, the G. A. A. sponsored a hike to Mount Baldy. Leaving in the wee sma ' hours the crowd arrived at Ice House Canyon resort quite early. All had a good time playing in the snow. The fourth and fifth of February the G.A.A. took all the new members on a week-end party to Griffith Park, where they duly initiated them. Officers of the club have been as follows: Louise Ernst and Ruth Jacobson, presidents; Margaret Eastman and Marie Powers, vice-presidents; Josephine Rehor and Catherine Itcaina, recording secretaries; Maxine Grace and Margaret Yoder, secretary-treasurers. Varsity Club The Varsity Club is composed of regular fellers who have served their school and won a letter. This year, the club got in ship-shape and really did things. The club started out last term with a definite object, which was to secure and present to their Alma Mater a trophy case. They believed that one important thing that the school needed, was a fitting place in which to keep the hard won laurels. In February eight new members were taken into the club. Though reports stated the initiation was a hard one, the boys survived and are now loyal members. Gaile Parsons has been president this year, and Asa Goodwin secretary. Monogram Club The Monogram Club is the athletic association of the Junior High girls, with Miss Dickey as adviser. The membership numbered fifty-four until last February when fifteen new girls were initiated into the organization at what should have been a beach party but on account of rain was held in the cafeteria. The girls initiated were: Theola Beech, Edith Davis, Virginia Harshaw, Laurene Humble, Doris Kin- sey, Pauline Krill, Sophie Lack, Neva Love, Grace Luce, Viola Parker, Gwendo- lyn Powell, Alice Shriner, Marie Strohl, Opal Vales, and Lorene Groppe. Officers of the club have been: May Yamauchi, president; Takeko Ogo, secretary; Agnes Anderson, treasurer. Page Forty-One Press Club Two years ago, the Press Club was started with but five members. It has grown until now the membership includes thirty -five students. In the past year, the club has visited several institutions where the members have acquired some useful knowledge concerning printing. Among these were Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, and the Spanish American Institute. One of the big events of the club has been it banquets. Here speakers of note have come to give the boys interesting talks. The first term, Roy Tracy was president, Wesley Strohl, vice-president, and Rich- ard White, secretary. The second term, Jimmie Newill was president, Asa Goodwin, vice-president and Marjorie Kaler, secretary. The Studio Club and Stage Crew The Studio Club has been organized in Gardena for several years. This year, however, the membership is nearly double that of last year, and the club is more active. Several delightful social events were enjoyed by the club. In February, Kathleen Home was hostess for a club party. Officers for the first semester were Fred Clarke, president; Wilma Smith, vice- president; Madelyn Howard, secretary. The second semester, Kathleen Home was president, Madelyn Howard, vice-president, and Pearl Wheeler, secretary. The Stage Crew has done excellent work this year during the various entertain- ments. In Smilin ' Through, the difficult lighting effects were well managed by the stage electricians. The following is a list of the members of the stage crew: Gaile Parsons, mana- ger; Bill Hillmer, assistant manager; Joyce Boyd, chief electrician; Guy Stafford and Earl Carter, assistant electricians; Harry Ulrich, flyman; Bill Darnell and Clarence Reese, assistant flymen; Harold Jacobs, property man; Bruce Doherty and Roy Col- lins, assistant property men. Drama Club The Drama Club has entertained the entire school this year by presenting, in assemblies, several one-act plays. Rehearsal, which Margaret Yoder directed, was given in January. Rosalie, directed by Curtis Hall, was presented in February. In April, My Lady ' s Lace, which Madelyn Garner directed, was given. When the class of W ' 28 decided on Clarence as their Senior play, it was dis- covered the class was too small for the cast. Clarice Freeman, Elizabeth Williams, George Matthewson, Jimmie Newill, George Bateman, and Fred Clark, members of the Drama Club, were then asked to assist in the production by completing the cast. Officers of the Drama Club were: Mary Mobarry, Margaret Yoder, presidents; Margaret Yoder, Clarice Freeman, vice-presidents; Madelyn Garner, Ruth Jacobson, secretaries. Page Forty-Two Social Science Club Organized in 1926, the Social Science club is fast becoming a very popular organization in school. Educational meetings as well as good times are enjoyed by the members. The first semester they had charge of a boat ride around the harbor. Though it was sponsored by the club, the entire school was invited. Everyone reported hav- ing an instructive, as well as interesting day. The club was responsible for the Armistice day program. A speaker from Manual Arts High School gave us a most interesting talk on World Peace. In March the Social Science club secured, for assembly, another speaker. This was Mr. Marsh who talked on his experiences in the Belgium Congo. At their meetings once a week, the club held open forum. The topics for dis- cussion were Student Court, and Who Shall I Choose to Vote For. At Christmas, Mr. Hummel save an address on Christmas in Foreign Lands. Presidents of the club were: Leola Sutter and Alphonsine Remington. Lois Boehlert and Hattie Humble were vice-presidents, while Louise Ernst and Charles Brunzell were secretary-treasurers. he Cercle Francais Le Cercle Francais includes, this year, about twenty members. Though small, this club has enjoyed some very good times. Last fall a number of the members went to the Shrine Auditorium and saw the Chinese opera Turandot. Everyone enjoyed this beautiful opera. In January, Loraine Stone gave a very successful, real French party. All the games were French and everyone tried to speak French that evening. For the pro- gram, Josephine Rehor played a violin solo, Maxine Grace a cornet solo, and Jimmy Buckner a saxophone solo. Dancing concluded the evening ' s program. Miss Pendleton has been the club ' s adviser this year. Josephine Rehor and Ruth Sevier were presidents, and Helen Hodenfield and Lorraine Dennis were secretaries. The Athenian Society The society is composed of the scholarship students of our school. It is an honor to belong to this club, and we may be proud of the fact that the membership is somewhat larger this year than it has been previously. Last November Gardena was represented at a scholarship conference at Hunt- ington Park. Also two Athenian Society members attended the C. S. F. convention at San Diego. In March another conference was held in Torrance. The first term Eleen Walburg was president, and Charles Brunzell secretary. This semester Lucille Leonard has been president, Tokumi Hamako vice-president, Nellie Johnson secretary, and Eleen Walburg publicity manager. Page Forty-Three Glee Club Our Glee Club has done some very successful work this year. They have worked on a great deal of music, much of it being musical comedy choruses. In addition to the regular appearances at commencement, the Glee Clubs sang between acts at Clarence, at the Art Exhibit in April, and at several assemblies. The famous male quartet, composed of Herman Kennedy, Asa Goodwin, Jim- mie Newill, and Ernest Smith, was started this year by Dr. Kingsley. The combined Glee Clubs have done splendid work this year, and much credit is due Dr. Kingsley, the faithful director. Fire Crew The Fire Crew, new organization started this year by Curtis Hall, is completely organized and has done much excellent work along the lines of fire prevention. At an assembly in February, the Fire Crew took complete charge of the pro- gram. An L.A. fireman gave a talk on the necessity of more efficient fire prevention. The following is a list of our Fire Crew: Chief, Curtis Hall; deputy chief, Joyce Boyd; assistant chief, William Bowser; assistant chief, Wesley Strohl. Company I: Captains Paul Bateman and Earl Carter; Stenson Mathers, Alvin Tracey, William Gray, Fred Clark, Kenneth Harrison. Company II: Captain, Jimmy Buckner; Harold Curry, Harry Ulrich, Fred Detmers, Robert Felt, Alfred Willoughby. Company III: Captain, Martin Bowser; Linton Mobarry, Herman Kennedy, Jimmie Newill, William Boehlert, Epifanio Gomez. Orchestra During the first term, the orchestra though small made many public appear- ances. They played at the student body play, Daddy Long-Legs, the Senior play Clarence, and at assemblies. The second term the orchestra increased in number, and in variety of instru- ments. Under Dr. Kingsley ' s very efficient leadership it has improved greatly. This term a second piano has been added; also a French horn and two clarinets. The violin section has been augmented with several new members. This term the orchestra has played for Smilin ' Through, the Purchase Prize Art Exhibit, May Day, the Senior play and various assemblies. The orchestra is composed of the following: Josephine Rehor, Marion Johns- ton, Betty Ligon, Maxine Davis, Elizabeth Williams, Laurine Cope, Ruth Shepard, Iva Lee Orr, and Gladys Sutter, violins; Maxine Grace, Newton Hammond, John Hardman, and Lloyd White, trumpets; Mary Margaret Woelwerts, Pauline Cooper, Mildred Moss, and Edith Mathewson, pianos; Roper Crawford, and Clare Wall- quist, clarinets; Marcel Bourquin, double bass; Edwin Kennedy, sousaphone; Ruth Jacobson, ' cello; Merle Smith, French horn; Herman Kennedy, drums. Page Forty-Four Girls ' League The Girls ' League has had a great many activities this year, and all have proved successful. In these undertakings, both social and otherwise, the girls of Gardena have shown a wonderful spirit of cooperation. The annual Salvage Drive last fall proved to be a really big thing. The Girls ' League Convention at San Bernardino was attended by Emily Cost, Lucille Leonard, and Miss Crump. The League assisted Christmas with the social service work started last year. A number of baskets were prepared and given to the central committee, who dis- tributed them. The girls made Christmas happier at the Americanization center. In January a program given by the Bertha Wardell dancers was sponsored by the League, in order to pay part of the expense of the fish pond. Lucille Leonard and Nellie Johnson were our very capable presidents. Ruth Powers and Wilma Smith were vice-presidents while Emily Cost and Ruth Jacobson were secretaries. Junior High Council The Junior High Commissioners this year have been Lester Whalley and Mar- jorie Owen. Vice-Presidents were James Beard and George Forbes; Eli Soto and Agnes Anderson, secretaries. The following is the Junior High Council of the first term: B7 John Darnell, Mary Louise Vaughn; A7 Robert Stanley, Sybil Walker; B8 James Beard, Bernice Wilson; A8 Henry Corea, Margaret Allnut; B9 Eli Soto, Marjorie Owen; A9 Robert Dool, Elizabeth Mowatt. The second term the following students were Council members: B7 George Gibson, Lucille Rueweller; A7 Calvin Newill, Mary Louise Grahl; B8 George Forbes, Robert Liddle; A8 James Beard, Theola Beech; B9 Vernon Har- per, Jean Robertson; A9 John Ayala, Agnes Anderson. La Esperanza La Esperanza is a club for students who have received A in second year Spanish and for third and fourth year pupils. It is an honor society. Twice a month at noon on Friday, club meetings are held. At these meetings short programs of music, readings, dialogues and dramatizations are presented. Officers of the year were: Catherine Itcaina, president; Eunilia Moore, vice- president; Eleen Walburg, secretary. Members are: Third year — Charles Brunzell, Miyeko Hashii, Catherine Itcaina, Eunolia Moore, Le Ella Murphy, Susumi Nishikawa, Katherine Schaefer. A10 — Gladys Harvey, Leka Ito, Mabel Kobata, Yaeko Kuramoto, Iola Murdy, Agnes Neale, Ro- salie Rothmier, Eleen Walburg. BIO — Alene Clark, Shizuko Kimura, Pauline Koly- ski, Lester Whalley. Continued on Page Fifty-four Page Forty-Five Drama Daddy Long Legs given at Gardena High on the evenings of November 17 and 18 was a pronounced success. The audience was delighted by the sparkling corned) and touched by the pathos of this extremely human story. Daddy Long Legs is the story of Judy, a forlorn little orphan girl of the John Grier Home, who was sent to college by Jervis Pendleton, one of the trustees of the asylum. Judy became educated only to fall in love with Jervis, her Daddy Long Legs. The parts of Jervis and Judy were interpreted by Curtis Hall and Madelyn Garner in a manner which charmed and pleased the audience. Other char- acters were: Ruth Jacobson, Maxine Young, George Matthewson, Patricia Bowen, Margaret Yoder, Marie Powers, Henry Somer, William Gray, Harold Curry, Herman Kennedy, Lottie Moore, and six little orphans. Much of the success of the play was due to the efficient directing of Mrs. Helen Walker, and the fine stage effects planned and carried out by Miss Hagen, Mr. Mc- Lendon, the costume classes, and the stage crew. The Toy Shop, delightful little drama of fairyland, was presented by the Jun- ior High School on December 16 and 17. In this play, all the toys came to life and in a jolly, human way, made merry, till the French Doll struck by jealousy, moved the hands of the clock forward, and all became toys once more. The leading char- acters were: The French Doll, Helen Margaret Garner; Captain of the Tin Soldiers, James Beard; The German Doll, Mary Crandell; The toymaker, Alfred Fisher. They were supported by a large cast of live toys, carefully trained by Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker started a new precedent at Gardena this year by allowing some of the advanced students of Dramatics to direct One Act Plays, to be presented in as- sembly. The first of these was Rehearsals, directed by Margaret Yoder. The stu- dents were thoroughly amused by this comedy of Christopher Morley ' s. Clarence, a comedy in four acts, by Booth Tarkington, was presented by the Class of W ' 28 on February 2 and 3. This sparkling little comedy dealt with the tangled domestic affairs of Mr. Wheeler (Fred Clark). Cora (Clarice Freeman) and Bobby (George Matthewson) comprised the worst part of Mr. Wheeler ' s family though Mrs. Wheeler (Ellen Crandell) was quite a problem too. Then there were Clarence (Ernest Smith) and Miss Violet Pinney (Lois Boehlert), pretty young governess of Cora ' s, who fell in love with Clarence as did every one else, but Violet won in the end. Elizabeth Williams was very interestingly Irish as Delia, and George Bateman as Dinwiddie was an appropriate suitor for Delia. Jimmie Newill showed himself as Hubert Stem, the grass widower with designs on Cora ' s heart. All in all Clarence was a delightful Senior play. The second of the student directed plays was Rosalie directed by Curtis Hall. Rosalie, (Madelyn Garner) was a dumb little French maid. Although her stupidity Page Forty-Six rather aroused the ire of Monsieur and Madame Bol, (Fred Clark, and Margaret Yoder) it greatly amused the students. This play showed Curtis ' ability as a director as well as an actor. My Lady ' s Lace, a one act comedy drama directed by Madelyn Garner, and presented in aud call during April is the story of a clever Seventeenth Century Dutch girl ' s maneuvering to retain the right to choose her own husband. The parts were taken by Clarice Freeman, Elizabeth Felt, Stenson Mathers, and Jimmy Buckner. The second Student Body play of 1928, Smilin ' Through was presented by the students of Gardena High School on March 29 and 30. Smilin ' Through is a beautiful, romantic comedy, full of laughs and tears. The play opens in the modern day with Kathleen Dungannon (Ruth Jacobson) in love with Kenneth Wayne (Jimmie Newill). In attempting to explain his hatred of young Wayne, Kathleen ' s uncle and guardian, John Carteret (Fred Clark) tells the story of his own wedding fifty years earlier. Just before his marriage to the beautiful Moonyeen Clare, she was shot by a jealous suitor, Jeremiah Wayne, father of Kenneth. John Carteret ' s heart is finally softened by love ' s dream and he for- gives Kenneth, and allows him to marry Kathleen. In the presentation of Smilin ' Through the cast was very well chosen, the stage effects were never more beautiful, making the entire production an exceeding- ly fine one. Ruth Jacobson played also the part of Moonyeen Clare, and Jimmie played the part of Jeremiah Wayne, too. The rest of the cast consisted of Dr. Owen Hard- ing, Jimmie Buckner; Ellen, Kathleen Home; Willie Ainley, George Matthewson; Mary Clare, Alice Sampson; and the wedding guests, Herman Kennedy, Mary Mo- barry, Dorothy McCoy, Lottie Moore, and Albert Boehlert. Mrs. Walker should be congratulated on the success of this play. — Madelyn Garner, S ' 28. Page Forty-Seven Senior Will I, Isami Minami, will my ability as an athlete to Wesley Stroll. I, Edgar Duggan, will my innumerable attractions for women, also my ability to collect safety pins on my pants to John Hardman. I, Lois Boehlert, will my ability to play in love scenes opposite Ernest Smith to Florence Roberts. I, Ellen Crandell, will my highly emotional nature to Nonie Moore. I, Ernest Smith, will my shoes to David,, the Tailor ' s son, in hopes that they will not be too small. I, Kenneth Rose, will my freckles to Barney McDougal. I, Vidal Ayala, will my title, Blot, and gigantic stature to Frank Tatsch. I, Charles Wright, will my fluent speech to Richard White. I, Patricia Bowen, will my reputation as a vampire and all my irresistable attractions for males to Clarice Freeman. I, Madelyn Garner, will my brown eyes and affections (note — this belongs to Gail; better see him) to Agnes Neale. I, Mary Mobarry, will my ability to pass chemistry tests to Dorothy Harter. I, Lucille Leonard, will my ability to hand down A ' s, to Hazel Poston. I, Marion Johnston, will my affection for everyone in general to Helen Erickson. I, Clara White, will my boisterous disposition to Thelma Robertson. I, Hattie Humble, will my immaculate manner of dress to Elma Michaelis. I, Elizabeth Felt, will my curly hair and cheery smile to Dorothy Mae Collins. I, Jo Rehor, will my blonde hair, blue eyes etc., to someone who wants to attract all the males in a radius of five miles. I, Margaret Yoder, will my boyish bob and ability to direct and write plays to Margaret McKinnon. I, Leola Sutter, will my sylph-like figure to Ruth Shepard. I, Wilma Smith, will, my extreme bashfulness to Helen Leonard. I, Alfred Willoughby, will my title as Whisky Beak and ability to run half miles to Jack Hodges. I, James Randolf, will my great age and years of wisdom to Bill Darnell. I, Fred Detmers, will my muscular arms and deep, hairy chest to Tuffy Kennedy hoping that they will make a man out of him. I, Paul Bateman, will my ability to give advice to Roger Gatlin. I, Stenson Mathers, will my position beside Opal to whose ever turn it is next. I, James Collins, will my silent nature to George Bateman. I, Tokumi Hamako, will my scholarship record to Alvin Tracey. I, Jimmie Buckner, will my saxophone playing to Phillip Tepper. We, Harry Kinoshita, Harwo Masushige, and Tom Ito, will our benevolent countences to Kenji Yokoyama, Takatoshi Tamura, and Kanami Hamako. I, Bill Bowser, will my little kid brother to anyone who will take him. Continued on Page Seventy-four Page Forty-Eight Sixteen The gloomy winter ' s day was fast dimming into a chilly, early twilight. I shiv- ered and drew nearer the dying embers in the fireplace, and turned a page of the ponderous old eighteenth century volume of verse I had been poring over the whole afternoon. It had been raining all day; thus I came to be indoors continuing a favorite hobby of mine — that of reading old and musty writings of days long past. It was nearly dark now — the shadowy corners of the library were enveloped in darkness, and my only light came from the now feeble flares of the flame that came from the fireplace on the hearth of which I lay at full length, chin cupped in hand, while an odor of another day permeated the air of the volume, lingering like a for- gotten melody. I turned the page eagerly, having noted a peculiar bulkiness beneath the one preceding. With a little cry I snatched at the object lying there and held it to the light. Until I opened it I could not imagine what it was — a queer little flat, flowered- paper covered pamphlet. Eagerly opening it, I understood at once: on the first page was inscribed in a handwriting the like o f which I had never before seen, of a singular delicacy and fineness possible only to a gentlewoman of the century of the volume I had discovered it in — on the first page I saw: Diary by Margaret Collins, New Orleans, 1828. As I read, the thrill of discovery came over me — Margaret Collins! My great- grandmother — no, it was her sister, her adored little sister, whose death was such a tragic one! Turning through the quaint little booklet, my eye chanced to rest on this entry: March 17: Dear Diary, I am all alone today and oh! so lonely — the day has been so dark and gloomy, and I am writing in the library before the fire where I ' ve been reading this lovely volume of verse Paul sent me for my birthday yester- day. Just think, Diary, I am sixteen now, and I feel so old and grown up! Don ' t tell a soul, diary, but I think . . . that by this time next year . . . Paul and I . . . well . . . you understand? I ' m so happy today, diary, even if it is so horrid out of doors. A note came today from Paul, and he just the same as asked me to marry him. And he ' s com- ing to see me in a week, and then ... I wonder. But I must be prudent — he must not know I care. Oh, I ' m so glad about everything! No one will ever see this but you, Diary, so I may as well tell you that I love Paul ever so much — so much, I cried all last night. I don ' t know why — in pure joy, I guess. And I must tell you about the queer dream I had last night! I dreamed I was with Paul — and it was the most beautiful night . . . and we were walking in the garden — oh, so beautiful it was! And all at once everything grew pitchy black and we could not see each other at all ! We tried to clasp each other ' s hand, but could not. I felt myself being drawn away by some awful force. Paul! I cried, and I heard him answer faintly — Margaret! He seemed miles away. I felt myself sink- Page Fifty ing, sinking, sinking ... I was very cold ... It seemed to be raining. I could see nothing, but I felt very ill. Then I heard Paul ' s dear voice again — very faintly. Maggie! Here I am! Don ' t leave me, Maggie! Speak to me! I heard his every word, but try as I might I could not move, nor even open my eyes. I felt very cold and stiff . . . and I heard Paul groan, and then I felt his tears course down on my face . . . I woke then, cold and shivering, to find myself seated at my window, my head in my arms, sobbing. I know not how I came there, but I suppose I must have walked in my sleep. Thank goodness I didn ' t leave my room! Think how startled the servants would have been! Well, Diary, the fire has burned so low I can no longer see to write. Goodbye, dear Diary; I hope I have something nice to tell you tomorrow. I sighed softly as I closed the thin little note book. My great great aunt Mar- garet ... I gasped suddenly as a thought came to me — the story I had heard of this beautiful old ancestress. Yet not old, for she had never grown a week older than that date I now saw inscribed in her dainty handwriting in the little diary to which she had revealed her heart. The next day she had been thrown from her horse and instantly killed. A sigh and a tear for this long-ago girl — And yet I felt very near to her, for was I not six- teen, too? The intervening years seemed as though they had never been. Sixteen! What hopes and joys did she not see before her! And in a moment — dead! What hopes and joys do I not see before me . . . yet never do I see — death. And on this very same spot had she dreamed; before the same old fire-place, the same old pictures, that queer little china figure on the mantle, too, perhaps . . . Ah, well, life is like that . . . — Margaret Yoder, S ' 28. Page Fifty-One Dusk Till Dawn Sunset All is still, all is peaceful. Far-away hills aglow with color. Behind, greying clouds, Darkening sky. Before, a fast-disappearing sun, Tall, gaunt trees stretching to Heaven Dimly outlined on the glowing sky. Twilight A mocking bird twitters drowsily His last good-night. A faint breath of wind Rustles in the tree-leaves. Silence And Night, with her dark robes of splendor Spreads her star- jeweled mantle o ' er all the world. Dawning Grey-light to day-light. Earth wrapped in cool darkness of quiet Wakes from her slumber of night. Sleepy birds twitter in tree-nest high; Mother birds in low love-notes reply. Queen of the Morning in radiant rose Tinting the eastern sky. Margaret Yoder, S ' 28. The Milky Way Sometimes the stars and moon Are the flowers of the great blue pasture. To-night the Milky Way is the marching spirits. Across the azure fields Tread the companies of the great army That is never to be disbanded. The white moon reflects upon their white faces. Forward are their shoulders bent; Their journey ' s end Is the vast beyond, the land of Forever-after, The Milky Way, the pathway of the dead. Fred Clark, S ' 28. Page Fifty-Two The Seller of Dreams The day was hot and dusty, the sort of a day that makes a traveler weary in spirit as in body, the sort of a day in which hearts ached, and sad memories were brought to mind. Under a gracious tree by the side of the road, which gave a few moments of relief to the passer-by, was a stone-rimmed well. The Seller of Dreams fantastically dressed in rainbow colors, carrying a heavy pack trudged toward this oasis. Finally, with a sigh of relief, he sank on the grass under the shady tree. After resting for a few moments, he glanced toward the well. An eager light sprang into his eyes, and he pulled himself toward it, raised the dripping bucket to his lips, and drank greedily. This Dream Seller did not look like a common man. His deep eyes were haunted — haunted by the ghosts of things much desired, but which had never hap- pened. His shaggy hair was black, and his mouth was determined, yet gentle. When he had finished drinking, and was stretching his weary form on the grass, a maiden came lightly toward the well under the tree. A smile was upon her lips, and in her eyes. She was youth itself, this pretty, happy maiden, and not even a day like this could daunt her — for such is youth. When she saw the Dream Seller stretched there wearily, the laughter deepened in her eyes, and she prodded him with her small foot clothed in its coarse, black shoe. Ha, Peddler! she cried merrily. What have you for sale in your pack? The Dream Seller awoke. He gazed dreamily at Illerea, the maiden. My dreams incarnate! he cried joyfully. Maiden, who sent you? Illerea answered wonderingly. Why, Peddler, no one sent me, except my mother. I am sent to get some water. Her eyes, blue, not kind eyes, nor sad eyes, nor yet knowing eyes, but merry, youthful ones, mused the Dream Seller. Come, laughed Illerea. Stop mumbling, and fetch me my water. She smilingly handed him the pail. The Dream Seller went to the well and rested upon its stone edge. No, he said, not until you tell me your fondest wish. Illerea smiled again — she was always smiling — and then her face grew grave. Finally, after thinking for a few moments, she replied soberly, What I want most, my good peddler, is a lover. One whom I could love in return. The Dream Sel- ler ' s face changed. Oh, maiden, I cannot give you that. I have nothing to give but pretty, cobweb fancies, rosy, smiling dreams, and golden, laughing ones. No, I can- not — but yet, — eagerly — What kind of a lover? Illerea ' s eyes grew dreamy. Oh, she spoke tenderly, a handsome, young, rich lover. One who loves me Page Fifty-Three with all his heart. A gallant, brave young man, and a wise one. One who knows of the world outside. When the Dream Seller finally spoke, there was a choke in his voice. Oh, maiden! Oh, Maiden! he cried. My heart is aflame with love of you. Do not be astonished, dear girl. I have known you for hundreds of years. Nay, millions — , and I could become young again. Oh, yes, I could easily become young again. And, oh, maiden, we could journey the world together, could laugh and cry, with our laughter and tears mingled as one — could aspire and attain. And all together! Then the Dream Seller was silent, but his head was well up, his eyes were aflame, not with ghosts of things that never happened, but with ghosts of things that might happen. Illerea looked at him wonderingly and pityingly. My dear Peddler, she said softly, Your brain is crazed with the heat and dust. Why, you are old. Perhaps — why you said you had known me for millions of years. That cannot be, good ped- dler. Surely you must be sick. Or perhaps — but here she stopped, and trembled. The light in the Dream Seller ' s eyes vanished. Instead, the old ghosts crept back. Oh, yes, he cried bitterly, of course, it could not be. I am one of those who must live and hope, but never have my wishes realized. No, do not be frightened, maiden. I am not crazy. But perhaps I am. Perhaps— But before he could finish, Illerea arose, and without taking her water, she ran hastily down the road. Silently, the Dream Seller gazed after her. Silently and bitterly. Then he took up his pack and resumed his long, endless journey — -with dreams for sale. And another ghost was in his eyes. The ghost of lost hope — of something that might have happened, but didn ' t. — Theola Beech, A8. Band Continued from Page Forty-five The Senior Band, composed of twenty-two members, has a complete instrumen- tation this year. There are all kinds of instruments from the piccolo to the mam- moth sousaphone. This band has been working on standard and popular music. The real feature of the music department, however, says Mr. Crawford, (band director) is our newly organized Girls ' band. According to latests reports, this is the only girls ' high school band in the Los Angeles city system. In this organiza- tion are twenty young ladies who, it is said surpass the famous Taft Girls ' Band for looks, and who hope soon to rival them for music. Already the girls have uniforms in our school colors and are fast making a name for themselves. This year our band department was the largest in the history of the school. Page Fifty -Four The Undaunted Small Ones Long ago, beside the brooklets, Dwelt the Small Ones, laughing spirits, Of the happiness of mortals. Long they danced into the night time, Long they feasted and rejoiced, And the life of all the revels Was Sisalia, the laughing, And the beauty of the Small Ones. Gold her hair was, sunbeams golden, And her eyes blue stars from heaven. All the meadows and the prairies Were without the fragrant kisses Which are flowers, dainty blossoms. Dwelt there in this land of fairies Mortals, those who live to die. On the golden throne a king sat. ' Twas a mortal king, so selfish That he wanted no one happy. One moon-lit night a shepherd Laid him down beside the brooklet. When the Small Ones, laughing gaily, Came into their magic circle, Gazed the shepherd boy upon them. Then stepped forth the gay Sisalia, And she bowed and said so softly, And her voice, it laughed and sparkled. Pipe up, my good musicians, Make your music glad and joyful, Then piped up the good musicians, And Sisalia started dancing. Danced she like the very wind sprite. And the shepherd boy, a-looking, Gazed — bewildered and in wonder. In the morning, when the sun rose, Rose the shepherd boy. and started. For he saw the tiny foot prints In the grass beside the brooklet. Then he turned his footsteps southward To the cottage of Dame Goody, Where he told the kindly gossip Of the revels in the moonlight. When the King had heard the story Page Fifty-Five He was frightened, and was angry. So he sent his men of cunning Out to capture all the Small Ones As they feasted in the moonlight. When the Small Ones came and started With their dancing and their feasting, Rushed there forth these men of cunning, Captured they the helpless Small Ones. As they went forth, bravely smiling, To their death, these plucky Small Ones Sang their farewell to the sunshine. When they died, out in the meadows There appeared the souls of Small Ones, And they were the fragrant flowers, Were the tender kiss of God. Theola Beech, A8. A Dream Like a ghost it came out of the night, my glorious dream. In a tiny cloud boat, sailing on seas of azure blue. The sun and moon both shone upon it making it both silvery and golden. The sails of my little cloud boat were of sunlight, her spars of misted moonlight. The rainbow arched above her as she floated o ' er a dancing sea. She drifted into a harbor of pearl and beautiful maidens unloaded my dream, and brought it to me. It was a dream of youth, of love incarnate, of the beauty which is life sweetened by its sorrows. My dream spread beautiful white wings and flew away. I pursued it with flying feet, came tantalizingly near, when my dream flew on. All my life I pursued this dream, always near, never catching the elusive sprite, till death stepped out of the shadows and beckoned to me saying, Rest Weary One, dreams are not to be held close. And just as I was going to give up, my lovely dream fluttered down into my hand. And lo! It had changed to a beautiful snow white cloud of peace, and holding it closely to my heart, I turned my eyes toward the pearly shore to see the same boat awaiting my return. I stepped aboard and sailed towards the glowing sunset. Lights of orange, of rose, of gold beckoned to me, and with all sails set we sailed into the land of realized dreams, my life and I. — Madelyn Garner, S ' 28. Acknowledgement To Wilma Smith, Assistant Art Editor and Leka Ito, Typist, members of El Arador staff, go thanks and appreciation for their untiring work on this annual. Page Fifty-Six Page Fifty-Nine C TEAM Page Sixty Page Sixty-One Page Sixty-Two Page Sixty-Three GIRL ' S BASE BALL GIRLS SPEED BALL e fr ;?$••« GIRLS VOLLEY BALL Page Sixty -Four Page Sixty-Five wV i ' Km i PASS PLEASE! MELANCHOLY BLUES GYM IN ACTION mmm Page-Sixty-Six Football Season The football season began this year with a promising outlook. The teaching of Coach Freeman and the influence of the good work of Captain Parsons began to show as the team rounded into shape for the practice games. The 1927 team was the best since the championship team in 1922. We were fortunate in having such stars as Captain Gaile Parsons, one of the best fullbacks in the league, Ernest Smith, without a doubt the best tackle in the league. Those who will not return next year are Captain Parsons, Ernie Smith, Paul Bateman, Fred Clark, Bob Mobarry, Bill Gray, Bill Bowser, and Roper Crawford. At the close of the season the job of selecting the coming captain was before the team. As a successor to Captain Gaile Parsons, one of Gardena ' s best captains, the team chose the little man of might, Willie Boehlert. BANNING GAME The green and white pigskinners opened the gridiron season with a bang by de- feating Banning. The game was full of thrills in every play. Our boys completely outclassed the visitors. Proof of hard work and training was shown by the charge of the line and the drive of the backfield. Captain Parsons showed himself worthy of his position by his ability to lead the team, and by his individual work. Smith caused most of Banning ' s plays to be stopped. Gardena won by a good margin, the score being 28 to 0. JORDAN GAME Running into some stiffer competition in the second game, the boys had a hard game on their hands. Jordan, with the lightest team in the league, put up one of the best fights. The whole team put forth their united efforts to come out in the lead 16 to 7. The backfield composed of Parsons, Boehlert, Fisher, and Darnell did especially well. BELL GAME Bell was rated as having one of the best teams in the league. Their team was heavy but not slow. This game the line showed what they could do. Tracey, at center, made some brilliant plays along with the two big boys at guard, Clark and Jacobs. The two tackles, Smith and Tatsch, played a stellar game blocking plays and falling on fumbles. The work by Bateman and Bowser at ends can be remembered by the way they pulled the pigskin out of the air, making both touchdowns. Bell ' s power was through the line; but try and get through Gardena ' s line! Gardena again emerged victorious, with a score of 14 to 0. Page Sixty-Seven Football Season NARBONNE GAME With three victories to their credit, the Gardena eleven entered the gridiron to meet old jinks Narbonne. Narbonne ' s pigskinners were not big but very fast. The game was very exciting but our boys were outplayed. The team tried hard but seemed to be powerless. The Gardena eleven met their first and only defeat of the season by the close score of 13 to 8. TORRANCE GAME The redshirts from Torrance came over to Anderson Field rated as one of the poorer teams of the league. Gardena ' s second team played the most of the game. Among the stars of the second team we have Gatlin, Felt, Gunderson, Severtson, George Bateman, and Al Boehlert. Our second team outplayed the redshirts and won by a score of 32 to 0. RIIS GAME Riis, a new school in the league, brought their gridiron aspirants down to Gar- dena only to have to take the short end of the score home with them. Riis had no chance with the brilliant playing our boys showed. The second team again had a chance to show themselves and did so very effectively. The stars of the afternoon were Parsons, Boehlert, and Smith. The score was a lopsided one, 26 to 0. WASHINGTON GAME With but one game to play the boys on the team that were playing their last game for Gardena wanted to make a good showing. The rest of the team did their share to help the seniors. The first half of the game was a one sided affair. Gardena scored 41 points against none for their opponents. The second team played the third quarter, holding the Washington team from scoring. The first team went back in the game for the last quarter and scored another touchdown. The enire team played the best game of the season and we will have to wait a while before we will have as good a team as this one. Page Sixty-Eight Coach Another year has rolled by. Gardena athletes have again distinguished themselves on the field of battle. The old Gardena spirit is still alive. Perhaps the outstanding teams of the year were the A and C basketball teams which won the Marine League Championship against very keen competition. The other teams, however, de- serve just as much credit for the honest endeavor, clean fight, and good sportsmanship displayed by them at all times. In the past, Gardena ' s teams have been famous not only for winning games, but also for their high degree of sportsmanship and fair play. This year has been no exception. Gardena athletes have again proved them- selves worthy of the fine school they represented. Let this, then, be our aim in the fu- ture. Not to develop winning teams, especially, though they are most desirable, but to develop the highest type of athlete, clean, fearless, and square. — G. H. Freeman. Class A Basketball Our second class A basketball championship was won this year by a team which is believed to be the best Gardena ever had. Captain Scott, with the support of Isami Minami, forward; Edgar Duggan, center; Richard Means, guard; Epifanio Gomez, guard; and the dependable substitutes, Rose and Bowser, fought through the season to victory. In league games this team scored almost one hundred points more than any of their opponents, Captain Scott was high point man with a total of 71 points. Minami and Duggan proved equal in their scoring ability with 30 points as their totals. Richard Means, although playing guard, made his share of the points by long, well placed shots. Epifanio Gomez, a guard of no mean ability, performed his task well as is shown by the fact that several games ended with no tallies for the opponents. Rose, a substitute always willing to do his part, played the game with the old Gar- dena spirit and fight. To Martin Bowser, the only player of this team left to play next year, goes the task of protecting Gardena ' s laurels. Page Sixty-Nine B Basketball Team The class B basketball quintet was one of the smallest teams in their class. This was made up for by hard fight and teamwork. The team was so evenly matched that they were unable to decide on a captain. There was no real stars but coopera- tion and fight made them a real team. Through a misunderstanding one of the players was declared ineligible. This unfortunate incident prevented the B team from trying for the championship of the Marine League. The line-up of the team was: Doherty and Morita, guards; Foster and Wil- loughby, forwards; Tepper and Ruehler, centers; Al Willoughby was high point man of the team. The team deserves a lot of credit for the good showing that they made. C Basketball Team With last year ' s championship title to uphold, the C team worked hard and always played good, clean, sportsmanlike basketball. It was through nothing but real hard fight that the C quintet was able to uphold the last years record, and for the third consecutive year bring the cup to Gardena. Captain Vidal Ayala has played on the last two championship C teams. He surely set an example of good team work for his mates. Vidal has played his last game for Gardena and will be missed next year. The other lettermen of the team are Charles Brunzell, forward and high point man; Frank Lawes, center; Ralph Oleary, also forward; Ray Foster, John Zaharris, and Fred Uyeshima, guards. With all due credit to the team, there is one who is largely responsible for the good work. This person is none other than Coach Freeman. Coach can be highly praised for the showing of all of his teams this year. D Basketball Team The D team, the smallest team, found some hard games before them this season. They had a fast, well trained team, but were unable to come out on top. They won four games and lost three. The D loopers can well be recommended on their work this season. Captain Jack McDougal was the star of the team although they all played well. Yamachi at guard did some very good defensive, as well as offensive playing. Elmer Batchelder was the other forward with Captain McDougal. Toomey held down the center position effectively. Dick Worthem troubled his opponents by his work at guard. Page Seventy Track With competition much keener that ever before in the league the track team started practice hard and earnestly. Coach had but three returning lettermen from last year ' s championship team. Captain Al Willoughby ran the mile and broke the record held by Asa Goodwin of last year ' s team. Bill Fisher ran the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard low hurdles placing second in the latter in the big meet. Paul Bateman the other letterman ran the 120 yard high hurdles and put the shot. The men to earn their letters this year are: Captain Alfred Willoughby, Bill Fisher, Paul Bateman, Bill Boehlert, Donald Bodger, George Bateman, Hueston Harper, Minori Morita, and La Verne Frye. These men burnt up the cinderpath for their Alma Mater in good style. Gar- dena still holds the mile record of 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Bob Baker of last year ' s team holds the pole vault record of 11 feet, 2 inches. The team did well under the stiff compettion. Baseball Batter up! The 1928 baseball season has started and Coach Freeman and Cap- tain Dick Means have the Comets shining at the top of the league. There were a good number of boys out for baseball this season, making everyone work hard for a position. There have been two league games played already and Gardena and Riis are the only teams able to ward off competition and stay at the top with 100 per cent. If the Comets keep on playing like they have so far they will be hard to beat. The Comets outshone Narbonne 3 to and put George Washington High down by a lopsided score of 15 to 3. Captain Means plays a good game at second base or in center field if he is not pitching. He also is leading the team for hitting honors. The rest of the team is as follows: Boehlert, center field; Scott, third base and pitcher; Bill Fisher, first base; John Jorgenson, short stop; Bourquin, left field; Doherty, second base; Parsons, pitcher and right field; Darnell, catcher. The others out for the team are Glen Parsons, Martin Bowser, Roper Crawford, Gene Carlson, Roy Tracey, and Bob Mobarry. If this team plays at their best, as they will, you can expect them to end very high in the league if they don ' t win the championship. Page Seventy-One Girls ' Athletics Athletics fill as necessary a place in the life of the normal girl as they do in the normal boy. The ultimate aims are much the same for both — the development of high ideals, the desire to play for play ' s sake, a stronger sense of cooperation and a sturdier constitution. Girls ' Athletics are not so spectacular as boys, since the emphasis is placed on play rather than championships. At the end of the season they have just the individual satisfaction of knowing that they, sometimes winning, sometimes losing, have played to the best of their abilities. The girls ' athletics in Gardena High School rank favorably with that of other high schools. The type of sportsmanship found in our girl athletes is exceptionally high. Baseball Along in the spring of the year baseball fever attacks girls as well as boys. As there were two play days this year each of the two baseball teams had a chance. The first team played a game at Banning and were defeated by score of 14 to 11. The players were nobly lead by Captain Nora King. The second team played a game at Bell and were beaten 18 to 10. Mary Matsuo was captain of the second team. Volley Ball The volley ball team this year practiced faithfully for the play day held at Banning March 20. The Gardena team was defeated, but that isn ' t all there is in athletics. The sportsmanship shown toward the other team and the good that one can derive from clean sport is also to be counted. Speedball Gardena High School has recently introduced speedball into its many girU ' sports. Last year the Bell speedball team won over Gardena girls in a Play Day at Gardena. This year when the Gardena girls again played Bell, at Bell, they were vic- torious with a score of 7 to 5. Speedball is a hard game, demanding time and practice. The girls certainly put forth their best efforts. Basketball Basketball season opened for the girls with Catherine Itcaina manager. Many girls turned out to practice, in the hopes of making their class team. After the chosen teams had worked hard, came the most exciting girls ' basketball game of the season, between the Seniors and Juniors, both undefeated. At the end of the exciting game the Juniors were still short of their goal. The final score was Senior 26, Juniors 19. Miss Stephan and the girls feel that Basketball was one of the most successful sports of the season. Page Seventy-Two Laugh and the World Laughs With You I can read your mind like a book, the Professor was droning. I can tell just what each of you is thinking. Well why don ' t you go there then? piped up a voice from the back of the Old Napoleon said there was no such word as can ' t. Wonder if he ever tried to strike a match on a cake of soap. you Where is he? I ' d like to knock his block off. I killed him. Ears Mobarry had just deposited a nickel in a pay station phone. Operator: Number, please. Ears : Number nothing! You better give me my chewing gum. Why do they call their baby ' Bill ' ? He was born on the first of the month. What did you get for your birthday? Well, have you seen those new, long, racy Cadillacs? Yes. Well, I got roller skates. Mother (speaking for delinquent son) Don ' t be too hard on him, Father. I know he ' s got good stuff in him. Dad: You bet he has. Cost me fifteen dollars a quart. What would you say, if you were help- ing a friend get his car out of a mud hole, and just as you were standing in back of the car he gave her the gun. ce a3 4$ lb;(?!; (E2§t$!i[t.XXff$$. Oh, how. do you 3o Mrs. Brown. Papa, vot is a cynic? A cynic, my son, is vot your mother vashes dishes in. JUST LIKE WOMEN The snow was falling very fast, The wind was getting colder, Her ankles froze, and so she drew Her coat about her shoulders. A cat has nine lives, but a frog croaks every day. Bill Fisher: I ' m off that girl. She in suited me. Bill Darnell: How? B. F.: She asked me if I dance? B. D.: What ' s insulting about that? B. F she asked me. I was dancing with her when V. Key: Would you tell me in round numbers what I got in the ex? Mr. Pinnell: Yes— zero. Ho, squire, cried Sir Launcelot, bring me a can opener. I have a flea in my night clothes. Students, looking at bulletin board, read the following notice: The boy who broke the window in room 21 and who reported to me will please do so again. J.H.W. Two microbes sat on a pantry shelf, With faces sad and pained, And said, as they watched the milkman ' s stunt, Our relations are getting strained. That is what I call capital punish- ment, said the boy, when his mother shut him up in the preserve closet. Don ' t cuss the Josh editor. He ain ' t getting no pay for this classified assort- ment of recuperated cripples anyhow. If you think you can do better, why, you ' ll have a chance next year. Page Seventy-Three Senior Will Continued from Page Forty-eight I, Bill Gray, will my prowess as a dancer and my high powered reputation as a sheik to Paul Phebus. I, Harold Curry, will my affection for Elizabeth Williams to Harry Ulrich. I, Eppie Gomez, will my great ambition to Eugene Carlson. I, Richard Means, will my ability to raise thick, black mustaches to Richard Worthem. , I, Roper Crawford, will my clarinet tooting to Edward Thush. I, Albert Breneman, will my quiet manner to Jack Patterson. I, Raymond Scott, will my failing for red headed women to Jimmie Newill. I, Gail Parsons, will my good looks, strength, beard, dark curly hair, and famous smile (all very attractive to females) to George Matthewson. I, Kenneth Harrison, will my ability to do hard labor, to Roy Tracey. I, Slee Brimer, will my mannish ways and deep bass voice to Charles Brunzell. I, Elizabeth Lack, will my hard working nature to Le Ella Murphy. I, Marjorie Kaler, will my dwarf-like stature to Marie Powers. I, Catherine O ' Haver, will my great height and scholarly attitude to Dot Brecken. I, Matuie Yanaga, will my big, wide grin to Leka Ito. We, Kuny Kobata and Chiyano Nishikawa, will our sunny dispositions to Miyeko Hashii and Frances Munesato. We, Al Remington, Emily Cost, Louise Ernst, and Maxine Grace, will our red flags to Lillie Moline, Dorothy Robertson, Katherine Schafer, and another of same. I, Kathleen Home, will my favorite diversion of calling everyone Cheesey, Horsey, and otherwise to Velda Howard. I, Betty Ligon, will my melodious laugh to Opal Wheeler. I, Dot McCoy, will my freckles and famous grin to Catherine Itcaina. We, Maxine Young and Pearl Wheeler, will our ability as Anesthetic dancers to Gladys Sutter and Pauline Cooper. We, Tressa Putnam and Luz Lopez, will our long hair to Maxine Davis and Marguerite Galpin. I, Lottie Moore, will my long eye lashes and reputation as a heart breaker to Nora King. I, Anna Lack, will my artistic abilities to Geneva Vales. I, Florence Roberts, will my beauty and dainty carriage to Alice Sampson. I, Nellie Johnson, will my ability to blush on all occasions to Catherine Fisk. I, Madelyn Howard, will my reputation as a demure maiden to Betsy Williams. I, Florence Frazer, will my affection for Albert Brenneman to Kathleen Goss. I, Thelma Hathaway, will my pleasant character to Doris Bright. I, Robert Mobarry, lovingly will my dainty hearing apparatus to Bill Boehlert. I, Fred Clark, will all my defects, fat, etc., to that little fairy, Harold Jacobs. —By Fred Clark, S ' 28. Page Seventy-Four BisKel B«LL SflLVAST 6uftH « ill TW ' ) ' . S£N,o •il CaZera ar SEPTEMBER 12 School begins. New teachers are heartily welcomed. 14 Commissioners ready to go full blast. 29 Hurrah! Stage crew again on the job. OCTOBER 5 Appointive sub officers named by the commissioners. 6 Girls ' League officers elected. 7 We beat Banning! 14 Hard game but we won. 19 French Club elects new officers. NOVEMBER 2 Gardena has first football rally, 8 Seniors help Children ' s hospital. 10 Hot Dog! Senior Hi Frolic. 19 Social Science club boat ride. 21 Daddy Long Legs. DECEMBER 1 Lucille Leonard and Emily Cost go to Girls ' League Convention. 3 Welcome to our Play Day, Visi- tors! 7 Editor for annual chosen. 14 Best football banquet ever held. 16 G.A.A. Carnival. Toy Shop huge success. JANUARY 7 Dr. Wirtz gives lecture. 13 Gardena victors in Torrance clash. 20 Leap Year Party. More fun! FEBRUARY 1 New Commissioners elected. Mad- elyn Garner is new Secretary. 2 Don ' t miss seeing Clarence. 2 A basketball team brings home a handsome cup. 3 Bill presides over first Assem- bly with humor. 17 Wardell Dancers entertain. 21 Juniors win interclass track meet. 23 Come out for track, the team needs you. MARCH 9 Mr. Marsh speaks on Belgian Congo. • H-tc . VHf Ttitr HI TH4f an . - Qoyj SHAntSPERiAM CONTEST £ £ T£ vs rovntf) ' Y ' K, o«« CT r ' Page Seventy -Six T AC.t Calendar 14 El Arador Pictures taken. Now, we want every one to look pleas- ant. 20 Come on Gang and show your School Spirit by coming out to all of the baseball games. 21 Willoughby chosen track Captain. 29 Smilin ' Through. 30 Haven ' t we j ust the most original yell leaders you ever laid eyes on? And aren ' t they handsome? Gardena ' s C team third in meet. APRIL 12 Many prominent artists and stu- dents attend the reception on the opening night of the art exhibit. 13 Captain Willoughby wins the mile in fast time. 16 Margaret Yoder gets second place in Shakespearian contest. 19 Some G. A. A. hike. What say? 24 Mamas and Papas were both brought to school community night to see what the children had been doing. 25 Come on Parsons, shove that old ball in there! He did, and the Gardena nine beat Narbonne in the first league game. 26 Miss English types for business students. Can she type? 28 School Master ' s night marks art exhibit climax. MAY 4 Spanish senoritas, gallant senors, Indians, dances, ' n everything. Right this way to the big min- strel show. 25 Come on Juniors and Seniors, we ' re just going to have the time of our lives at the reception. JUNE 7 White Collars. 27 Commencement. 29 Alumni dance. Let ' s all go to see all of the graduates again. Vacation! The good ship G. H. S. anchored in June, still in good shape. iW dm MA  ICNItn rfjuwi ! flECCffU I Page Seventy-Seven ROBERTSON ' S HARDWARE 845 W. 165th Street Phone 811, Gardena Quality Merchandise Such as Rogers 1847 Silverware, Wear-Ever Aluminum, Pyrex Glassware Agents for Hoover Vacuum Cleaner and Laundry-Ette Electric Washers r----- - Bill Hillmer: Could you tell me how far it is to the railway station? Harry Ulrich: Yes, sir. It ' s 20 min- utes walk if you run. It Has Been Our Pleasure to import the BATIK COVER PAPER used on the 1928 EL ARADOR McManus Morgan, Inc. 864 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles Importers of Fine Papers Compliments of WHITTINGTON FUNERAL PARLOR Gardena 902 Spencer Street Phone 1011 MOTOR GOOSE Little Boy Blue! Come blow your horn! You ' re nearing a crossing! You ' re brake lining ' s worn! ►•4 DR. R. T. WILCOX DENTIST X-RAY PHONE 1202 Gardena Page-Seventy-Eight MILK, CREAM AND BUTTERMILK Delivered Fresh, Clean and Cold to Your Home PHONE FOR SERVICE— GARDENA 49 O ' HAVER DAIRY Fat Jacobs (swallowing soup nois- ily) : Jolly good soup this. Lottie Moore: Yes, it certainly sounds very good. Gardena Hi SERVICE STATION MAC MILLAN TEXACO Gasoline, Oils and Greases Tramp: Kind sir, will you give me a dime for a bed? Senior (cautiously) : Let ' s see the bed first. Courteous Service Corner of Palm and Normandie B. M. BALL Wholesale Confectionery Our Candies that are on sale at Gardena High School are made of the best materials. 3756 Dalton Avenue Phone UNiversity 1863 Los Angeles ■■.■... Page Seventy-Nine COOK ELECTRIC COMPANY 906 W. Palm Avenue Electrical Contractor and Dealer Washers, Ironers, Vacuum Cleaners Paul Bateman (to farmer) Are you milking that cow? Farmer: No, son, I ' m just feeling her pulse! W. J. SIMMS The Insurance Man ' LIFE, FIRE, AUTOMOBILE, WORKMAN ' S COMPENSATION INSURANCE National Automobile Club Representative Let me quote you rates before buying. 1111 Palm, Avenue Phone 1282 Gardena OSCAR LAMPMAN REAL ESTATE BUILDING, LOANS 835 West Palm Ave. Phone 1541 Fred Clark: After all, fools make life amusing. When all the fools are dead, I don ' t want to be alive. Susie: Don ' t worry; you won ' t be. GIBBONS QUALITY BAKERY 916 W. Palm Ave., Gardena Next to Theatre THE HOME OF GOOD BAKERY GOODS Quality Not Quantity Birthday Cakes to Order Our Specialty Page-Eighty Save and Have First National Bank AND Citizens State Savings Bank Gardena, California SCHOOL PINS AND RINGS M. M. GRAHAM COMPANY 228 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, Calif. Our Covers Were Created by WEBER-McCREA CO. 421 East Sixth Street, Los Angeles, Calif. ATTENTION: CLASS OFFICERS, CLASS ADVISORS UNIFORMS: Sweater-Caps, Class Uniforms, Club Coats, Tennis Dresses, Caps and Gowns. E. B. MYERS COMPANY (School Contract Department) 1031 W. Seventh St. DUnkirk 8147 Makers of the Official Athletic Suit for Girls in the Los Angeles Junior and Senior High Schools ' I 4 Page Eighty -One Carl B. Sturzenacker Attorney -at-Law First National Bank Bldg. Gardena Phone Gardena 1201 401 A. G. Bartlett Bldg. Los Angeles TRinity 1588 L. Cramer: How can you possibly go to sleep sitting in a chair? Al Willoughby: You forget I spent six years in high school. CHAS. W. McQUARRIE Optometrist First Nat ' l. Bank Bldg. Phone Gardena 1632 FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Commercial — Savings Capital $50,000 GARDENA, CALIF. Papa: Did you win the race today mine son : Abie: Yes, py chust a nose, papa. ' Papa: Mine Gott, vot a victory. Adams-Goodman Co. Inc. SPORTING GOODS We Supply the Winners 843 So. Los Angeles St. Page Eighty-Two POWERS GROCERY MARKET Cream Quality Meats and Vegetables. Staple and Fancy Groceies NORMANDIE AND REDONDO BLVD. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Dicky Freeman: I don ' t think you Miss Orcutt: Did your father help should be driving with one hand. you with this problem? Potty Boyd: Gosh, honey! I have Jack MacDougall: No, I got it wrong to keep one hand on the wheel. myself. Ridgley-Foss Company ALL LEATHER SHOES MEN ' S FURNISHINGS DRY GOODS CLOTHING NOTIONS HART SCHAFFNER AND MARX SUITS The Store for Quality and Service 349 Palm Avenue Telephone 1102 Page Eighty-Three THE VALUE OF YOUR EDUCATION IS REFLECTED IN THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU APPLY IT We are prepared to assist you in the accumulation of savings for your Education LOS ANGELES FIRST NATIONAL TRUST SAVINGS BANK 16522 So. Western Avenue, Moneta, Calif. Howard E. Hutton, Manager Miss Friebel: Your jaw is working. Bath: Say, Ray, have you heard that R. Gatlin: Yes, Ma ' am. Mr. Rickert doesn ' t want Slim Gresham Miss Friebel: Well, come up here any longer? and put it in the basket. Tub: Sure, he ' s long enough. GROWERS SEED COMPANY Incorporated Reliable Seed Growers 719 West Palm Avenue Gardena, California Phone 527 Route A, Box 105-B Gilroy, Calif. Page Eighty-Four Members of Los Angeles County Medical Association DRS. KRUGMEIER and CAIN Physicians and Surgeons PHONE 331 PALM AVENUE R. W. CAVELL, M. D. Physician and Surgeon PHONE 541 1016 PALM AVENUE GEORGE H. HAM, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Successor to Drs. Hara and Hara PHONE 392 16407 SO. WESTERN AVE. Moneta Page Eighty-Five THE UNIVERSAL CAB Trucks Fordson Tractors Wayne A. Bogart Authorized Dealer 825 West 165th., Gardena, Calif. Telephone, Gardena 801 IK TWO GET CATALOG Tells why Woodbury is recognized as one of Amercia ' s greatest bus- iness training institu- tions — why it is the college for YOU. 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' Opposite ershirig Square 17 - Early to bed Early to rise; And your girl goes out With other guys. F. B. SIBLEY SONS General Machine and Automobile Repair Shop Cylinder Honing Acetylene Welding San Pedro St. and Moore Ave. Gardena, California Phone 45 Page Eighty-Seven Page Eighty-Eight Photographs Live Forever What would El Arador be without Pictures? Won ' t the story of your own life be brighter and more inter- esting if profusely illustrated with everlasting, unchanging photo- graphs? Have your portrait made frequently, and on vacation trips and special occasions Remember the day with snap shots. Someday you ' ll have a book that will be a joy forever. Our thoroughly modern studio is at your service for the best in photography, portraiture, commercial views, and kodak finishing. Sludio GARDENA 945 Palm Ave. Page Eighty-Nine %iOjv ). • A J A. J(Arm|)N, Pres. A ' jScHL n tfL, SecJ)l ente ,oi . ' Y) Vermont A !i iy 7 take |heiA I gotta DVy GoA jo Tgy tions and Shoa Cor. Carlyle Palm Gardena, Calif. Phone 1601 position of a better not talk behindxWis back. hqbi Barbe tehop J d Wa Pari l£002 S. I Western Ave. Page Ninety £,_ ji z-y t ist • EVERYTHLNy . % p Vtf mtmRS sW-C . ' 7-yv Vermont Walnut Sts. Phone 404 jT lpEtA UMBER - ll TEP Your Tire Trouble -cit -t- ' - K ' Palm at Menlo Phone 1091 First Rooster: What ' s the matter with Mrs. Fairbanks: So you ' ve never used Mrs. Brahma? sodium stearate? Second Rooster: Shell shock. Ducks Rr. Gatlin: No, Ma ' am, what is it? came out of the eggs she was setting on. Mrs. Fairbanks: Soap! BATTERIE5 LEO. B. BOYD BATTERY and IGNITION SERVICE Cor. Normandie Spencer Phone Gardena 11 ROBINSON BROS. Plumbers SEE US FOR ESTIMATES Time Payments If Desired Satisfaction Guaranteed J. W. Robinson, Prop. 16429 Western Ave. MONETA, CALIFORNIA Phone 585 Page Ninety-One • V ' ■ O 5 J KINCADE ' S VARIETY STORE k_l__ Notions, Hosiery, yK r §Stationefc , Dishe BILL ' S SERVICE CORNER W. C. LE MASTER D. F. BRIMER His, Greasing iccessories odyear Service Station Tires and Tubes S H Green Stamps Vermont at Spencer GARDENA, CALIF Miss Cpnbs : Frank, is there any con- ectiojoperween th4 vegetable and the 3 _om? ' f Yes ' Wam, hash. t 1 |0 fiioUR HEALTH ' S s ke eat more iN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES We Sell Only First Grade Fruits and Vegetables Prices Consistent With Quality Goods G.OTA In Humpty Dumpty Mr. Pinnell: Were you looking at his notes? V. Key: Oh, no sir, I was just look- ing to see if he had mine right. GARDENA HARDWARE CO. Hardware and Sporting Goods Member of the 3 S Stores 914 Palm Avenue Phone 1001 Page Ninety-Two MONETA DRY GOODS STORE DRY GOODS MEN ' S FURNISHINGS STATIONERY NOTIONS TOYS H. E. Hashii, Prop. Phone 774, Moneta SHIREY ' S SERVICE STATION -Richfield and Union Gasoline V_ FREE CRANK CASE SERVICE ' with S. Pennzoil, Hichlube, Motoreze, , Aristo Qjls DIAMOND- TIRES TORES Normandie Spencer Sts. , L you ' ve studied half the night, And you have your lessons right, ,Who aslfs -you to rec r? NOBODY! t, T3Stets are blue, Kose - are red. So is thfc fe Maxine-e head. FURNJ6HINGS, SIJ0ES ' 7 CWSIHH D SMITH ' S The store for high s jjjool studen Men ' s, Women ' s and Children ' s Shoes. Ladies ' and Children ' s Hosiery, Gym Suits, etc. 5 )lScha Rot Comfort Appliance We Specialize in Correct Shoe Fitti SMITH ' S BOOTERY and TOGGERY c s LAT RATE l bor Schedule i all Repairs IS RIGHT 2 t Make, the WHITE SPOT Around our New Post Office your HEADQUAR ' PSRS V AUTO ELECTRICAL Smarting, Lighting, Ignition HARRY L. WHITE Gardena Battery Ignition Work 807-809 PALM AVENUE Phone 981 X. Page Ninety-Three aV Fancy Pastry p c x ' Cres cent Id$,Cn any ery y GARDENA, CACfF. , Phone 362 W .0 0 A squirrel turned from G. M. B., .k;. His mother ' s gaze to meet, drilled waylfor half a day - He ' s one all right, his mother said, «id tten he broke ' his billj But not the kind we eat. J „ is reaWforTmailing jWris interesbmg booklet will assist you in the selection of ' S MOI ERNVERIVATE SCHOOL, thoroughly equipped . to ghtety tein ORGANIZED BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE (] f Otf SAWYER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 805 So. Flower St. TU 3260 C Page Ninety-Four oV n 4W .rfoiMwf GR CER | AniS mAkET f ■ v y V.n IT y( w £ V , shopping in erne ftnar- ket wfffere (Vara can ffet re ' same higm graftk mew i chaise Vi al] 1 (J, i Jidepar nents v « A A vT-BJne Steaks .Eastside on Draught Oper from 11 a. m. to 3 a. m. le to IT Kickk out ?wWy do you keep going to fV those feces?T | ' We carry a complete  Sro£K of Drugs, Toilet Goods, ,1 Stationery and Sundries Try the Rexall Store First Lee B. Hawkins INCORPORATED Garden Field Seeds Sprayers Dusters Hose, Insecticide Garden m f I Kr.Yr 4 V V N , J ' Compliments of H. 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