Grants Pass High School - Toka Yearbook (Grants Pass, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1920 volume:

Hie Annual Toka Issued May 15 1920 By TK� Students of the Junior Class of the Grants Pass High School Grants Pass, Oregon CL a a fiaKl a en oj appteciation V dedicate tfjcA tfie 1920 fJoIca to 9leif $.(? « out « T Ji a and cfa A adOt or Wlio liaa at off timcA fiad tfic inteteot o tlic c('a64 at fieart Miss Wilson Miss Dalhber Mis Counts G. P. H. S. Mr. Caston FACULTY Miss Cut er Mrs Parent Miss Murray G. P. H. S. Faculty Mr. J. G. Imel—Superintendent. Mr. M. C. Gaston—Principal, Algebra. Mr. N. R. Allen—History, English, Junior Class Advisor. Mrs. Laura T. Gunnell—English, Music, has charge of class plays. Senior Class adviso;. Mrs. Parent—Bookkeeping, Stenography, Typewriting, Sophomore Class advisor. Miss Murray—Sewing. Cooking at both Junior and Senior High Schools. Miss Dahlberg—Spanish, Latin. Miss Counts—Physics, Chemistry, General Science. Miss Sinclair—French, English, History, Freshman Class advisor. Miss Wilson—Geometry. English, General Science. Miss Cutler—English, Agriculture, General Science, Political Eco� oroy. 6 Robert Best u I Thelma Robinson Carlolta Wiseman Sherman Smith Class Officers SENIORS President.......................Robert Bestul Vice President...............Thelma Robinson SECRETARY ........... Carlolta Wiseman IREASURER ......... . . Sherman Smith HISTORIANS ........ Carmelita Pool, Anna Bramwell PROPHETS ......... Marjorie Niles, Martha Reed POET --------- - Sherman Smith Valedictorian................Carlotta Wiseman SALUTATORIAN.................Katherine Baker 8 WHITNEY ALLYN The TNT of the Senior Class. MINNIE ALBERTS A poor talker, but a deep thinker. WILBUR BEARSS He radiates an air of superiority and purity over the surrounding common clay. ROBERT BESTUL Gee, but I’d like to fuss that woman! (But don't worry girls, he is always seen with the same girl.) ANNA BRAMWELL Why don’t the men propose. Mamma? Why don’t the men propose? 9 LeONA DUNCAN Believes in floating with the tide, as the least exertion is needed. RUTH GORHAM A happy medium. ANNIE DUNGEY Best man?? I’m marrying the best man in the World. KATHERINE BAKER A jolly good friend of all of us. CLARA FIRTH Does not believe in love at first sight and never takes a second look. 10 CEDRIC FIELDS Like all good G. P. H. S. students, he believes in variety. He plants his badge whenever and wherever possible. MAX GRISHABtR A man’s man only. La VON A LLEN She talks nice, she acts nice, she is nice. LEONARD KENDALL He is somewhat like the sausage Very smooth upon the skin. You cannot tell exactly How much there is within. AUBREY GOFF That boy’s gone to sleep again! It MURIEL MEYERS More pep and more jazz than you could ever imagine. MARGARET COUNTS 1 he world will make way for the girl who knows where she is going. EVELYN BRADFORD Our eyes have met— Our lips not—etc. ROYSTON LACEY Believes that clothes make the aristocrat, and say, he' s some stepper. DON MILLER This animal is known by his bray. 12 CARMELITA POOL The first to dance with the most popular man. MARTHA REED Say. man! Do you know who you are talking to? MARY POLLOCK She’ll make a splendid teacher some day. VERNETTA QUINLAN She’s a regular girl, an all-round High School girl. THELMA ROBINSON A basketball satellite. 13 GRACE TAYLOR One of those quiet and unassuming kind. LYNETTA QUINLAN Happy am I. from care I am free; why aren t t ley all contented like me? VERA TURNER A mighty hunter and her prey is man. SHERMAN SMITH The easiest job I could find was to go to school and so I did it. RUTH SMITH Why hurry? I might grow fct. 14 MARJORIE NILES Solemn as a dead tree covered with owls. CARLOTTA WISEMAN One most deserving of honors among us. CHARILLA TETHEROW A regular rat terrier when it comes to nosing things our. PAUL WRIGHT Tl'.e very pineapple of politeness. MARTHA WILKINSON Small of stature and with a flashing eye. 15 Senior History Did you say the class of '20 had “peP” and originality? Well I'll say so! This exceptional class entered Grants Pass High School on September II. 1016. seventy-two strong and bid fair to outshine all the other “Frosh” entering before them in talents and achievements. One of our brilliant achievements accomplished was our first class meeting when we elected for our Freshmen officers: President. Donald Lucas: Vice President. Hazel Bar-row: Secretary, Jean Davis: Treasurer, Percy Scoville; Representative to Student Body. Gladys Hood, and chose for our class colors old rose and green which comprised a very attractive pennant. Our secretary’s departure from the city caused her resignation, but Carlotta Wiseman very ably took her place. The first High School party we attended was a reception given by the Sophomore class which was a great success, as have been all other social functions in which we participated. A great deal of credit during the year was due to our able and willing class advisor. Miss Marion I. White. We blossomed out in the beginning of our second year and showed the rest of the school what our class could do in all kinds.of war work. Several entertainments and sales were staged and the proceeds obtained were given to the Red Cross and other war societies. To guide us through this busy year, we chose Eugene Halliday as President: Ver-netta Quinlan. Vice President: VeOna Williams. Secretary, and Leonard Kendall 1 reasurer, but during the year our president and treasurer moved away, whereupon Carl Isenburger was elected President and Paul Wilkins, Treasurer, to fill their places. The Student Body Representative this year from our class was Carlotta Wiseman. Then followed the big social year. Pep was oozing out of every one of the thirty members now enrolled as Juniors and we entered into social duties with vim. The .Senior Class of T 9 was entertained several times and a number of Catchy little vaudeville stunts were performed during the year, in the assembly. We elected Carl Hannum. President: Vernetta Quinlan. Vice President: Carlotta Wiseman. Secretary: Royston Lacey. Treasurer and to represent us in the Student Body. Carl Isenburger. The President having left school to accept employment, the Vice President was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy, and Lynetta Quinlan was appointed as Vice President. This vear closed with happy anticipation for our last year of high school looming up in the distance. Having had three years of high school training our minds being more matured and our physiques developed, we now contemplate the more serious sides of life and begin to plan what business lines we should follow and what pursuits in life immediately confront us. It is really interesting to note the different ideas manifested by the students of t ie class, some having developed executive ability, some musical talent, some seeing just the social side of life. whi e ethers are still somewhat giddy. However, it is very pleasing and gratifying to record the stupendous development throughout. The following were elected as the executive officers: Robert Bestul, President: Thelma Robinson. Vice Pr'side-t; Carlotta Wiseman. Secretary: Sherman Smith. Treasurer. The offices cf r residc't Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Body were chosen from our class, those being Wilbur Bearss, Carlotta Wiseman. Royston Lacey, respective- 16 ly. Upon resignation of the treasurer. Royston Lacey, who proved his ability along this line, Katherine Baker was elected to succeed him. Our pep and originality were now advanced in top notch form. Many clever stunts and entertainments were given. We are leaving our wonderful class spirit to the next Senior Class and we hope that they in turn will hand it to the next class. Mrs. Laura Thomas Gunnell has nobly conducted us through the last three years of trials as our patient class advisor. Our Senior year has ended with a sigh of regret upon leaving G. P. H. S. where we have spent four happy years full of big successes and small failures and now all cheer for the best class ever. The Class of 1920. Anna Bramwell ’20 Carmelita Pool ’20. 17 Class Prophecy POPULAR CIRL HAS RETURNED Mars, June 40, 1928.—Miss Muriel Myers, teacher of Martian dramatics, recently returned from an extended trip through the United States of America. She says on investigating the unusually sudden growth of Grants Pass, that it is due to the Climate and the Senior Class of 1920. Miss Myers brought back to our planet a book entitled ‘ Who and What of Today in America,” which she bought while there. It is made up of newspaper clippings, as the labor question has seriously interferred with the printing industry and we will print a few here to give an idea of what is happening on the world. New York limes. March 27, 1927.—Mr. Robert Bestul. President of the Missouri Federation of Labor, recently informed prominent organization leaders that he is “off the women for life. Disappointment in his Hgh School days is thought to be the cause of this drastic remark. Boston, Feb. 6, 1927.—Madamoiselle Martha Wilkinson has closed her select hat shop for the season, and will spend a part of her vacation with her old friend LeOna Duncan, first woman president of the United States. As we all remember the platform on which Miss Duncan was elected was Why worry? Let the world take care of itself.” Mexico City, May 6, 1927.—Miss Vera Turner will pass through the city on the sixth of August on her annual campaign tour for Women’s Rights.” Aubrey Goff and Don Miller, also agitators of the cause, will pass through Southern Canada during the latter part of the same month. As they are accustomed to the mild climate of Leland we regret to say that our extremely hot weather prevents them from visiting this part of the country. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 3, 1927.—Wilbur Bearss has published his latest book on “Why I Became a Lawyer. He greatly emphasizes his early High School experiences in public speaking and Parliamentary Law and his book will be of inestimable value to Student Body Presidents all over the country. Cincinnati, May 2, 1927.—The Scientific Quinlan Twins, known throughout the world for their startling invention of a new form of gas, spent forty-eight hours in their laboratory during the week-end without food or rest. Their endurance is marvelous and entirely due to their interest in Chemistry. Vernetta is now writing school text books on this subject. The improvement over the old ones is met with enthusiasm, as all study is completely eliminated and practical application plus work in the laboratories with odorless chemicals is emphasized. Lynetta in her last speech in Congress advocated the use of sulfuric acid as a fuel. New York. Feb. 3, 1927.—The work of Martha Reed, futurist and cubist, is creating a great deal of comment in New York art circles. Miss Reed who came to New York seven years ago directly from Grants Pass High School, is well known for her unusual depicitions of Shakespearean scenes in the cubist style and one of her latest works, Shylock. was sold to the Metropolitan Museum for $73,000. Mattie is also a cartoon enthusiastic, and an ardent disciple of Bud Fisher. Altogether, critics prophesy a brilliant future for this young western artist, who declares that she owes her success to her training in poster-making throughout her High School career. Chicago. May 12. 1927.—The world famous virtuose, Cedricsky Fieldovitch, created a great sensation last night at the Metropolitan Opera House, where he made his debut before American music lovers. The master held his audince spellbound as he rendered his own favorite composition, “Cantaloupe Patch in Winter.” Mr. Fieldovitch is the most prominent violinist of the day. having far surpassed both Mischa Elman and Jascha Hiefeitz. Grants Pass. Sept. 4, 1927.—With the opening of the city schools for another term, we are very glad to note that Royston Lacey is again to assume the responsibilities IS of principalship. We all feel that the progress of our High School pupils during the last three years, both mental and physical, is due to Mr. Lacey, and our hope is that we may retain him as long as he remains a pedagogue. Since moving into our new High School building, with its fine equipment and construction, Mr. Lacey has found it necessary to hire a private secretary. Miss Grace Taylor, a graduate of Grants Pass High and considered the finest secretary in the state. We prophesy the best year G. P. H. S. has ever had, under this working team. New York, Jan. 6, 1927.—Madam Charilla Tetherow de Van Astorbuilt, wife of the multi-millionaire, and known internationally as a rising playwright, has produced a new triumph in her latest drama “ ‘A’ Grades.” This happy little play, which cleverly depicts the life of a High School Senior, was written especially for Miss Marjorie Niles, the dainty comedienne from the Pacific Coast, who has caused such a sensation in New York this season. Miss Niles has announced her intention to desert light dramatics for the heavy, as she feels that her temperament and disposition are better adapted to tragedy than comedy. “ 'A' Grades” will doubtless be her last appearance in light dramatics. An interesting feature of Miss Niles' play is that she designs all her beautiful gowns herself. GIRLS—Do you want curly hair—FREE? Send in an answer to the picture puzzle in the November McCall's and you will receive a sample of “Dr. La Von Allens’ ” hair tonic. This drug was the principal topic of discussion at the Universal Veterinary Convention held in London, July 3rd. It was discovered that not only will this valuable tonic produce curly hair but if applied two inches above the left ear it will seep through the root hairs by osmotic pressure into the small, delicate brain cell used by a High School student. This serves as a food for building up the cell and the student will find that her efficiency in the pursuit of her studies will be more than doubled. DON'T FORGET! Send your answer in at once. Sacramento, May 5, 1927.—Miss Anna Bramwell favorite cook of Madame Charilla Tetherow de Van Astorbuilt, has recently ordered a large room built on the East side of the kitchen. Miss Bramwell. president of the Cook L-adies Union of this city hopes to make this in the future a meeting place for the organization. Boston, June 30, 1927.—Among the members of the graduating class of Max Grishaber’s Select Boarding School for Young Ladies we find Thelma Robinson whose remarkable talent promised her a bright future as an interpretive dancer. Mr. Grishaber is famous throughout the East as a devotee of Trepsidoore, and he gives an especially fine course in the art in his school. Tunnel Nine. May 2. 1927.—Trains are delayed today because of a serious wreck this side of Iceland. Miss Mary Pollock, engineer of the Serene Peaceful Express, is entirely to blame. Intent on her crocheting she failed to notice that she was catching up with passenger train No. 54 and the collision was the result. No action has been taken against Miss Pollock as yet. Chicago, Nov. 20. 1927.—Miss Clara Firth, pupil of the Divine Sarah Barnhardt, will make her debut tonight in grand opera, singing “Cecilia in Mr. Fieldovitch's opera —“The Golden Voice.” The Victor Record Company has engaged Miss Firth to sing a number of records for them. Washington, D. C., May 5, 1927.—Comrade Ruth Smith, well known Parlor Bolshevik has established the soviet form of government in Mexico. As the soviet has been organized only one month it is impossible to say, as yet, just how successful it will be. Comrade Ruth has bright hopes, however, and we cannot help feeling that under her skillful manipulation Mexico will cease to be a fly in American ointment. San Francisco, Jan. 1, 1927.—Whitney Allyn’s recent boxing victory gives him the world's heavy-weight championship. Other athletes all over the country are beginning to show signs of worry over “where they come in ” We do not wonder when we 19 consider that Whit has also carried off honors in ball, fighting, baseball, swimming, tennis, football, golf, hockey, basketball and track. New York City, June 2, 1927.—The Van der Inkstrew diamond mystery which baffled detectives all over the country for months is solved at last, thanks to Miss Minnie Alberts, City Chief of Police. None of the details are out yet but it is known that Miss Alberts worked alone and unaided in the tracing out of the plot. San Francisco, Aug. I, 1927.—Among the lists of latest books we have an unusual publication by Annie Dungey, entitled “Housekeeping.” This book will probably be used as a text book for home economic classes in many of the Western High Schools, as its easy style and possibilities of practical application make it admirably suited to that use. New York, June 9, 1927.—One of the reporters for the New York 1 imes recently overheard the following remarks from two prominent citizens: “I firmly believe in the doctrine of ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child',” Evelyn Bradford, Superintendent of Public Instruction of New York State brought her fist down on the table with a thud to emphasize the remark. Carlotta Wiseman, head of the largest New York Kindergarten, answered, “Children cannot stand rough treatment. In my school room I emphasize the play element. as I have held play before work all during my own school experiences. This argument is thought to have been the beginning of those heated discussions which as we all know will not be really settled until the next presidential election. Paul Wright, nominee of the Democratic party, states the following, I believe that entertainment should be the first consideration.” The Republican nominee, Margaret Counts, stands firmly for “All work and no play” and believes in Miss Bradford’s argument of “Spare the rod and spoil the child ’ Corvallis. Ore.. May 16, 1927.—“There is none her equal,” remarked one of the O. A. C. students when talking of Miss Katherine Baker, Dean of Women at that college. Although Miss Baker has only been there a month, having recently taught physical culture in an Eastern girl’s College, she is becoming very popular with all the girls on the campus, and she will doubtless prove to be the school's most successful Dean since the retirement of Dean Fawcett. St. Paul, June 6, 1927.—Ruth Gorham, head of the United States Dietitics Bureau, has concocted a new dish for the sick, composed of two teaspoons ful of finely ground acom meal and a dash of red pepper over a glass of persimmon jelly. This mixture is patented, and the biggest steamship company of the Atlantic is negotiating with Miss Gorham for the control of the patent. Boston, June 3, 1927.—Mr. Leonard P. D. Q. Kendall has recently discovered a new bug in his Bugoligistic Work. It is to be of great value in the future, although it is very small, its strength is equal to 200 H. P. and the food value of the beast is so great that one taken with salt and penper will sustain life for 24 hours. Mr. Kendall is reputed to be one of the foremost zoologists of the West. Brooklyn. N. Y., June 9, 1927.—Miss Carmelita Pool has sold her stock in Bethlehem Steel and retired to private life with a seventeen billion dollar rating, is the latest gossip from Wall Street. Miss Pool has for some time been known as the possessor of a fabulous fortune, most of which she has accumulated herself in the last ten years. She is reputed to have made her money through the most daring speculation New York has ever witnessed. Boston. Mass., August 10. 1927.—“Frocks will be lower in the neck and shorter in the skirt this season than ever before,” is the prophecy of Monseiur Sherman Smith, the leading designer of Boston. Clergymen throughout the world are becoming alarmed at the daring trend of modern costumes and a campaign for more moderate styles will probably be launched in the near future. Mons. Smith argues that present-day fashions only represent the economical spirit of the times, and he will no doubt give the campaign some very active opposition. Marjorie Niles ’20 Martha Reed '20 20 Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1920, noning that the hour of our departure from our Alma Mater is fast approaching, and being in our right minds and under no undue influence, do publish, ordain and decree this our last will and testament, and do hereby revoke all other wills by us made. First. To Crants Pass High in general we do leave our pep and our School Spirit, in the hope and belief that these will keep Crants Pass as wide awake in the future as they have done throughout our High School Career. Second. To our esteemed School Board, we give the green paint from the big ’20 on the front steps, (For the removal of which the Senior shekeles were so willingly shelled out), with the provision that said paint be returned to Royston Lacey upon request. Third. To Superintendent Imel we will one bottle of Mother Winslow's Nerve Tonic; one teaspoonful to be taken before each Teacher's Training Class. Fourth. To Professor Caston we devise and bequest one electric burglar alarm and recorder, which, when any pupil ditches a period, will automatically ring a bell and record the truant's name... This we hope will save our beloved principal much shoe leather and many gray hairs. Fifth. To our special friend and class advisor, Laura Thomas Cunnell, we leave one complete treatise on Perpetual Motion, in the hope that through a study of it she will be enabled to use all of her spare time to better advantage. Sixth. To Niel R. Allen, we give a Viclrola with one record, to be used in explaining the Capital and Labor situation to his Civics classes, also we leave one large size bottle of the essence of Democratic ideas to be thoroughly mixed with his Republican sentiments, only one teaspoonful to be taken at a time, or the results will be fatal. Seventh. To Ethel Parent we do bequeath one combination periscope and ear trumpet, with which she will become even more efficient in detecting passing notes and whispered remarks in the assembly room. We also give one dozen extra-sized deportment blanks so that no one may be slighted by having their name left off the list. Eighth. To Wilda V. Counts we will and devise one patent comb which will enable her to spend more lime on the lesson and less time in arranging the boys' hair. Ninth. To Cone Cutler we give one educated South African parrot, which shall be trained to repeat the words, LeRoy Heston! Harold Isham! Let's have a little more quiet!” twenty times during each recitation of her Political Economy class... Also Louise Hammerbacher's latest book entitled “Red Pigs.” Tenth. To Alva Wilson we do will one leather upholstered arm chair designed to increase her comfort when on duty at the head of the west stairs. Eleventh. To the Juniors, Seniors-to-be, we leave one barrel of patent paint remover, a substance said to be invaluable to all Senior Classes. Twelfth. To the Sophomores, coming Juniors, we bequeath our Muriel's JAZZ., which we deem a sadly needed quality, plus Carlotta's dignity, and Paul Wright’s wisdom —three elements universally recognized to be indispensable to a successful High School career. Thirteenth. To the Freshies we give Carmelita’s vanity case and a volume by Sherman S. Smith entitled “How to Bluff.” This book is calculated to prevent studying from interfering with their education. Fourteenth. To the incoming Freshmen we do leave our beloved class colors, old 21 rose and green, and our originality, a combination which will usher them through a brilliant four years of C. P. H. S. second only to the Class of 1920 in its success. Fifteenth. To Vere M. Murray we do hereby will and bequest one large mega- phone, mounted on rubber castors to be moved conveniently about the assembly so that her numerous announcements may be heard by her so-called eighth period Babies to good advantage. Sixteenth. To Edith Daldberg we do bequest one spy glass possessed of high mag- nifying powers, with which to delect the unfortunate student who throws small shot, marbles and other articles during her fourth period assembly. We also will her one large armoured shield to be used in self-defense against any stray missiles flying through the air. Seventeenth. To Marguerite Sinclair we do will and bequeath one bright second-year French class that can complete her beloved first year French and be able to parlez-vous more correctly. Eighteenth. To Mr. Clenn Wardrip n e give one medium sized owl to hoot at the end of his assembly periods thereby saving much energy in going down the isle to ring the bell. I, LaVon Allen, the class cut-up, will my dark hair to Mary Reed. My haughty dark eyes to Harold Lundburg, provided he uses them for education purposes only. I, Aubrey Coff. bequeath my naps to Gardner Knapp and my ringlets to Mildred Lowden. I, Robert Bestul, will to LeRoy Heston a girl for every occasion, also eight dates out of the week, which will not interfere with his education in the least if he goes to bed before 3:30 a. m. I, Anna Bramwell, will our car to Floyd Parsons, provided he will be as nice to the girls as I have been to the boys. I, Charilla Telherow, bequeath all my historical knowledge back to Mr. Allen; I also wish to thank him for his kindness in piloting me over the deep and narrow places. I, Martha Reed, the noisiest person in C. P. H. S., bequeath my ability to make noise to Norman Kendall, also my artistic ability to Jack Murphy. We, Lynetta and Vemetta Quinlan, wish to will our twin-like appearance to Ernest Calhoun and Margaret Truax, but by special request n e ask them not to dress alike. I, Marjorie Niles, wish to will my naturally curly hair to Miss Wilson; also my well-developed sense of humor to Frank Hillis and I appoint Cretchen Clemens as Landa Cillette's guardian until he becomes of age. I, Clara Firth, bequeath my dimples, my auburn locks, brown eyes and surplus plumpness to Mrs. Parent. I, Thelma Robinson, bequeath my popularity to my sister, Vera, also to Allen Lacey, hoping they will have the many happy days in their High School career which their Senior brother and sister have. In witness whereof. n e have hereto subscribed our names and affixed our seal, the 24th day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty. (Signed) THE CLASS OF ’20. By Martha Wilkinson. Marjorie Niles. Martha Reed. 22 The Class of ’20 The class of ’20 leaves a mark In passing from this plane. That classes coming after us Shall struggle to attain. The class of ’20’s been carefree, Tho’ firm and true as steel. But about this graduation I’ll tell you how we feel. We are leaving dear old High school For the next step for us set. To reach our high ambitions But we leave thee with regret. We are leaving now forever. From your welc’ming door and halls We'll hear no more your joyous crowd Nor heed no more your calls. You’ve been a place of work and toil; You’ve been a prison cell Whose door was firmly bolted Whene’er we heard the bell. But now that we are leaving We feel a deep regret That as students, free and happy. You do not claim us yet. And as we look behind us To the days we spent with thee, We realize now what pals we were. How happy and how free. We are thirty-five in number. Tho’ the names I will not call. How useless and absurd’twould be For you to know them, each and all. And we are proud as proud can be Of each and every member. For in the world they each will shine ■Like a last bright burning ember. And so from many we stand as one; Before that one departs And bid the faculty, classes, all. Regards from out our hearts. —Sherman S. Smith ’20 23 Senior Class Song Tunc, Carolina Sunshine.” Through the years we’ve shared our days together. Now has come the time to part Hours of joy and grief have come and gone. Dear to every Senior heart Now the future weaves its golden spell o'er us. Dreams that someday may come true; Still within our hearts will live the love Grants Pass High, we have for you. Chorus: Friends we’ll meet as we grow older. But no better friends than these: Later years mean hearts grown colder. Lacking earlier memories. Ever as the future broadens, Of the dear old days we’ll tell. Memories of the class of 1 wenty And the school we’ve loved so well. Here between us no concealment Lies within the outstretched hand. Here we give ourselves revealment. Firmly, truly do we stand. Here’s no wrong that needs correction. Classmates, every one a friend; In the bonds of true affection Bound together to the en J. Carlotta Wiseman. Carmelita Pool. Our Departure It seems but a day since we As Freshmen cavorted round the halls And “passed notes,” and “cut classses” Inside thy very walls. But as dignified and stately Seniors All our frivolous days are past. And we leave thee, sadly, slowly. And say farewell at last. We used to think, “Ah! that this were o’er,” But now, and in this place When we leave thee to return no more— Regret marks every face. 24 —Muriel Meyers. Sluntora ’21 ojibumores ’22 iFrrahmrn ’23 ) Leroy Melton Albert Randle Isabelle Rengstorff Stephen Woodin Class Officers JUNIORS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer - LeRoy Heston Albert Randle Isabelle Rengstorff Stephen Woodin ♦ ♦♦ COMMITTEES Junior-Senior Reception—Maryl Muir Chairman of Eats Committee Freida Gebers Chairman of Decorating Committee Remoh Tryer Chairman of Entertainment Committee Junior Flunk Day, LeRoy Heston 26 Juniors CLASS ROLL Emma Alberta Gudrun Anderson Hazel Barr Elsa Ucerner Velma Evert on Myrtle Ford Vesta Friday Frieda Gebers Bertha Green Gladys Harmon Josephine Holland Hortense Hough Marie Kerley Killian Keyte Pauline Meade Mary Muir Isabel Rengstorf Mazella Robinson Yvonne Smith Minnie Spencer Dorothy Stidham Remoh Tryer Nellie Williams Ernest Calhoun Arthur Close Landa Gillette Joe Harper j?Roy Heston Frank HIllls Charles Hollowell Henry Houck Harold Isham Harold Lundburg Floyd Parsons Albert Randle Leonard Williams Stephen Wood in 27 Sophomores OFFICERS President............................ Vice President....................... Treasurer............................. Secretary ........................... CLASS ROLL Keith Edgerton Josephine F. Smith Josephine A. Smith. Anna Neilson Eva Allen Violet Best Bertha Calhoun Gretchen Clemens Corlyss Courtney Malinda Ford Lulu Garrett Freida Hiatt Eunice Hillis Wild a Huggarth Beulah Hussey Josephine Isham Helen Lister Alice I oughridge Melba Macy Helen Marsh Anna Neilson Mary Reed Reta Robinson Marion Sauer Josephine F. Smith Josephine A. Smith William Ament Waldo liaker Ray Chastain Keith Edgerton James Hendrickson Clifford Kiphart Maid in I eRoy Newell M(‘Kinstry Thomas McKinstry Eugene Murphy Robert Neilson Freeman Taylor Donald Woodin Orville Camp Cecil Horricks Bernard Hood Gardner Knapp I orothy Howard Floyd Bailey Eleanor Adams 28 Freshmen OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Wesley Egger John Murphy Vera Robinson Virginia Green 29 Freshmen Don Barnes Otis Blllick Rodney Britten Claire Brown Roy Clark Norris Clement Hubbard Day Howard Dorman Wesley Egger Herman Farrin Clarence Ford Norman Hanseth Deland Goff Charles Hillis Lee l ee Houck Hontz Johnson Norman Kendall Arthur Knox Allen I acey Dyke Duckett Fred Linkhart Orville McCarthy Don Megaxgle Louis Missall Jack Murphy Horace Myers Harold Potts Ted Randle Evelyn Anderson Elnor Applegate Sharlot Banta CLASS ROLL Zenna Banta Vernlce Beagle Elizabeth Boesch Bess Brock ley Elizabeth Bunch Merle Cart Dorothy Clapp Doris Dean Martha Green Virginia Green Margret Hair I� uise Hammerbacher Julia Hendrickson Hazel Heath Irene Hyde Thais Kasdorff Katherine Knox Myrtle Lamphere Nellie I eet Beatrice Lewman Ellen Lloyd Mildred ILowden Dama McKinstry Vrera Moore Florence Morse August Reich Merle Rimer Boyd Robinson Everett iRobinson Touglas Ross Emory Sanders Gail Swinden Roland Wardrip Mike Wilcox Chester Williams Kennith Woodin Owen Hogan Frederick Kismann Minnie Morse Ruth Nichols Mabel Potts Dorothy Reagan Louise Reich Margret Rengstorff Eunia Roberts I eona Roberts Josephine Robinson Vera Robinson Marion Ross Philippine Sauer Thelma Sheehan Flora Tolin Susan Tolin Margaret Truax Fleeter Turner Audrey Wallace Ethel Wardrip Cleo Welch Florence Williams Ruby Horricks Violette Baker Vida Wells ATHLETICS Football After resting for two years football started off with an unusual amount of pep, with some of the old stars and ex-service men back. Former Captain Bearss and Robert Bestul (Bobby) both appearing at the first of the year, then came Wilbur’s little brother. Howard Bearss. Malden Leroy and Sherman Smith which completed the list of old star players. Many other promising men came out in suits and hard practice was soon started on our solid gridiron which was followed by some interclass games. The Seniors and Freshmen banded together on this and first played the Sophmores. This ended in a victory for the Senior-Frosh team. 6-0. Next they played the Juniors which also ended in a Senior-Frosh victory 14-6. This entitled them to the interclass penant which will be given in the following years to the winning class in football. Captain Bearss playing fullback and doing most gallant work in holding the moral and spirit of the team. Captain Bearss has served the high school this way for four years and his g.eat ability for football was greatly appreciated. Robert Bestul holding the fort as right half was the best line smasher on the team. He was a steam engine on offense and a whirlwind on defense. He has served the school for four years. 31 Howard Bearss played left half and did most wonderful kicking and interference work. His work in the past three football seasons has been a great help to us. Cedric Fields, a new man at the game held his place as quarter with the combination of speed and fight which always wins. Sherman Smith, a former 1917 star, did great service at left end. He was said to be the find of the year, which it proved to be at the end of the season. His speed was remarkable and tackling very effective. Steven Woodin, the flee weight of the team, showed wonderful speed and grit at right end. Malden Leroy did his bit at right tackle, never letting a play go through him. He showed great strength in powerful tackles. Leonard Kendall, another tackle, played on the left side of the line and got his man every time. (Effose) Leroy Heston played a splendid game at left guard, living up to his uncle's standard's as a football player. Royston Lacey was valuable any place on the line, but especially as guard, which he held on the right side of the line and did most splendid work. Landa Gillette, the surprise of the season played center. He was handicapped by light weight but he stopped his man as if he weighed 300 pounds with his cannon ball tackles. These men were supported by just as able men as they themselves, H 'old ishan-(Ish) as a substitute quarter and Floyd Bailey and Eugene Murphy as either line Jr backfield men. Ish is noted for his speed and dodging ability. While Floyd Bailey and Eugene are hard tacklers and speedy runners with the ball. These men soon became efficient in the useful plays taught them by Coach Allen and Captain Beaiss and became anxious for a combat. I he first game was with Ashland October 25 on our own grounds. The score at the end of the game was 26-0 in our favor. This game resulted in a few broken bones on the part of Ashland but no casualties on our part. This game showed the stone wall our line could make and terrible charges of our backs. d he next duel was at Medford. They had plowed their gridiron and made it as soft as possible so that none of their players would run the risk of getting bruised. But after all these precautions there were many sore bones and a few knockouts on their part. The final score was 20-0 in our favor. We were called rough by the Medfordites because we so ruthlessly mauled their team. Our next battle was to be on our own field with Medford but they came down and examined our campus which we always played on, with the index finger and pronounced it “Too Hard so the game was forfeited to us with the score of 1-0. Another great victory was fought with Cottage Grove November I I on our own field the ground not being too “hard for them. This gave us a score of 53-7. In t 'is game we pul our heavy men in the line and some light men. including the substlt :tes. in the backfield as an experiment, but it did not prove satisfactory as it let them have a touchdown. This was the first and last time our goal line was crossed by a high school team. Then in taking in teams farther north we played Lebanon November 27. This wa a'so played on our field but owing to so many knockouts and exhaustion Lebanon war. force I to forfeit the second half leaving neither goals crossed but the game going de-He 'ly in our favor. On account of the forfeit the gams was called 1-0 with the decision in our favor. A game was scheduled to be played with Ashland on Ashland’s campus, but for some unknown reason it was cancelled, probably due to stage fright. The last game was played with the American Legion on January I, 1920. The game was a good one, but due to their superiority in experience and weight we were de- 32 feated 6-0. Bui it was a good game and everyone enjoyed il very much. The proceeds were spent in a six-course banquet for the players at the Josephine Hotel. •It was desired by every one to have a championship game here or on a neutral or foreign field but this later proved impossible. We are indebted to the Chamber of Commerce in this for their loyal support and t’.e offer in financial backing if we needed it. Leroy Heston. Editor of Athletics. Baseball We were not so successful in baseball as in football. This was probably due to lack of interest and experience, but however some very interesting games were played. Our hopes for a good pitcher came true when Max Grishaber showed up. After making a good name for himself in California, Max came to Grants Pass Hi where he really proved his ability as a pitcher. Mr. Gaston, our coach. put forth every effort to put out a winning team, and every one is very grateful to him for his good work. Early in the season all the boys interested in baseball met and elected Max as captain and Sherman Smith as manager. Soon a first team was selected end a game scheduled. The first one was with Ashland on our own field April 28. This game resulted in our loss, the score standing 6 to 2 in Ashland’s favor. But the mam event of the season was the trip to Klamath Falls in a FORD truck on May 6th. The team stopped and played Ashland on the way up which was another victory for Ashland, the score being 3 to 5 in their favor. The next day the team resumed their journey toward Klamath halls. The game was played Saturday, May 8th. with the score still on the wrong side. 4 to 5. The journey back was full of adventure and excitement which no one on the truck will ever forget. It was also made in the mud, with some very severe break downs which resulted in the team abandoning the truck and finishing the trip in jitneys, landing in Grants Pass on the night of May 10. It was on this trip that the boys found out for sure that Mr. Gaston was their true friend and they all are proud to say that he is their principal. Another game was played with Klamath Falls on May 1 3 which was a little different than the rest as the score was 5 to 6 in our favor. As this goes to press there are two more games in view, which we except to win. Cne being with Riddle and the other with Roseburg. both being on foreign soil. These games are expected to be good ones as they both have good teams. The line up in the past and future games this year is as follows: E ar.e Murphy—Catcher. Mac Grishaber—Pitcher. Ce.hic Fields—First Base. Sherman Smith—Second Base. Substil’ tes—Floyd Bailey, Robert Bestul—Third Base. Floyd Parsons—Short Stop. Harold Isham—Left Field. Arther Close—Center Field. LeRoy Heston—Right Field. Waldo Baker. Whitney Allyn 33 Girls’ Basketball Girls basketball was an important feature in our athletics this year regardless of the very bad place in which we had to play. The girls met early in the year and elected Catherine Baker captain and Miss Hillard as coach. Soon a team was selected from the girls and games were scheduled. The first game was held at Roseburg High on January 17. I his game was very lively with one casualty on our part which was a bad fall by Thelma Robinson She played an especially good game and deserves much credit for her excellent guarding. The game ended with a score of 21-23 in our favor. The next game was in our own little room up in the top of the Junior High wit i Rogue River on January 30. Of course Rogue River laughed at us for having so poor a place in which to play because they can afford a gymnasium. But the game ended in a victory for Grants Pass with a score of 47-13. Then came the return game with Roseburg March 19. Regardless of the fact that the only place for the spectators to stand was in the basketball field, the game was a good one. ending in a score of 29-2 1 in favor of Grants Pass. This gave us a chance for the Southern Oregon championship. Medford and Ashland, although they were planning to play the girls at first, decided now that they would rather call us champions of Southern Oregon than get so badly beaten up as they would, so they called their games off. It might have been that our floor was ‘‘too hard” as was our football field. 34 The Quinlan twins deserve a great deal of credit for their team work as forwards. Thelma Robinson and Muriel Meyers played guards and they always stuck to their opponent. For centers there were Katherine Baker and Evelyn Anderson. Katherine has been captain twice before and has held the office well. Evelyn Anderson is a very faithful player and always did her bit in getting the ball to the forwards. These players were substituted by just as good players as they. Vera Robinson and Anna Bramwell as guards and both had a little taste of the battle at Roseburg. Margaret Rengstorff and La Von Allen were both all around expert players and ready to go into the game any minute to win. Forwards...............................................Lynetta Quinlan, Vemetta Quinlan Guards....................................................Thelma Robinson, Murial Myers Centers............................................ Katherine Baker. Evelyn Anderson Substitutes......Vera Robinson, Margaret Rengstorff, Anna Bramwell, La Von Allen ♦ � ♦♦ Boys’ Basketball We wish to say that the boys are very greatly handicapped on account of no place to play basketball that is large enough. We had the material in the school for a winning team, but could not develop it. 35 LITERARY “Juanita” “Soft o’er the fountain Lingering falls the southern moon. While o'er the mountain Breads the day too soon.” Softly the blended voices floated up from below the locust blooms where a group of High School boys strolled leisurely in the moonlight, to a woman who sat in an open window. In thy dark eyes splendor. Where the warm light loves to dwell—” The magic of music and the night hung about her like a mist, and by that magic she was suddenly back in her college days. How familiar this serenade-song had been then! She had not heard it often since one memorable summer night when John Alton had sung it beneath her window, ten years ago. “—Weary looks yet tender Speak their fond farewell. Anne Fielding had not been a popular girl in High School. She was too quiet and reserved for that. She was good-natured and attractive, but simply had never learned to go her half of the way in making friends. Her mother being dead and her scholarly father absorbed to the exclusion of all else in writing his Lives of the English and French Poets,” had helped to develop her natural aloofness. She had never had an intimate friend in her life until she entered college and became passionately fond of her roommate, a merry-eyed, snub-nosed little Freshman who, on her advent into the Strain famiiy had immediately been distinguished from other Strains by Marion Hazel; and Marion Strain was the first person, and until the beginning of her Junior year, the only person, who had ever been able to break down Anne’s barrier of reserve. Then something happened that brought her suddenly to a realization of what the trouble was and how to remedy it. When the Junior class was organized at the beginning of Marion’s and Anne’s third year in college. Marion was chosen president. On election night Anne had gone to the library to study, when Mary Alice, one of the twins who roomed at the end of the corridor poked her head in and announced to Marion that they were going to make fudge in about half an hour in her honor, and to come and please bring some alcohol for the chafing dish if she had any left from Monday night; and to bring Anne, of course. 36 Marion finished her studying by the appointed time, scribbled a note to Anne, and departed with the alcohol. Twenty minutes later Anne came in, found the note, and accordingly stole to the twin’s room. At the door she paused to glance at the notebook page, supported by a hatpin and a thumb tack, which read in impressively large letters: “Positively engaged to everyone!!! ” She reached for the knob, when the sound of her name from within arrested her hand. If only Anne would unbend a little,” Mary Alice was saying. “No, that isn’t the right word. But some way, no matter how much you are with her, you never feel that you really are well acquainted. It’s a pity she’s so different, too—‘there’s such a lot to her,’ as my better half would say,” bowing to Marcia, her twin. “I know what it is,” declared Marion. “She just doesn’t know how to meet you half-way in making friends. But when you do get to know her, it’s worth going three-fourths of the way yourself.” “This stuff is done,” announced Marcia and the conversation turned to culinary matters. Outside, Anne stood breathless for a moment, then tiptoed noiselessly back down the hall to her room and closed the door. Here seemed to be the answer to her problem. For a long time she sat and at last determined to try her level best to learn to meet friends half way. The next day when a Junior who roomed across the hall passed her on the campus, she called a cheery “Hello!” Why—hello!” came the reply with an unconcealed note of amazement. She noticed the same tone in the return to her greeting of a group of Sophomores, and again later when she caught up with Marion and the twins in time to hear a funny story—and then told a funnier one herself. Weeks passed. Anne was invited out for week-ends, dinner parties, and dances and had really begun to enjoy her college life. She became very popular in the hall, and though the girls all wondered at the change, they didn t dream of it s being brought about by their few careless words. Her cousin Martin was quite as surprised as the girls— and in consequence invited his suddenly attractive cousin to his fraternity house-dance. There she met for the first time John Alton, a Senior and a brother of Martin in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. After that night John was a “Goner” as Martin expressed it, and never lost an opportunity to be with Anne. In campus phraseology he became a steady “fus-ser,” and was the butt of the usual number of jokes among his worthy brethren. Martin and John were room-mates and chums, yet the contrast between the two was striking in the extreme. John,—frank, sunny and goodnatured, open, straightforwad; Martin- weak-willed, moody and easily influenced. John rather played the part of a big brother to Martin and when he learned that the boy had been gambling with a low crowd, he was deeply troubled. To reason with him only made him resentful and try as he would, things only got worse and worse until, shortly after the annual Glee Club concert and before graduation, matters came to a crisis. Bill Young was just ready to push his canoe out from the willows’ shade when foot-sepfs on the sand made him pause. With bated breath he listened—a whistled bird-call was answered from upstream and a few moments later another canoe was paddled noiselessly up to the edge of the sand-spit. It grounded with a low crunch.” “Got’er?” whispered the newcomer hoarsely. Without replying the first handed over a dark something fiom under his arm. The moon scudded out from behind a cloud bank, and 37 revealed to Bill Young’s horrified gaze the ebony box in which he had temporarily deposited the funds from the Glee Club concert, being delivered up to the canoeman by John Alton! Before he could recover his senses the canoe was speeding down the river and John was gone. Ten minutes later he burst into John’s room, panting. John and Martin looked up from their books, but before they could speak he blazed out, “Look here. John Alton— what do you mean by stealing the Glee Club money?” And then, while the bewildered John tried to find his tongue, he gave them a rapid fire account of what he had seen. He knew the little ebony box and John’s hat and coat when he saw them even in the moonlight. John refused to reply to the accusation, and Bill left in a fury, threatening to lay the whole affair before the house if things were not righted by the following night. John closed the door behind him and turned around. “Martin,” he said. The boy looked up at him with an ashy gray face and burst out with the story. He had been gambling steadily and losing as steadily; he had to have the money to pay up his losses—the gang had all demanded it; he had used John’s hat and coat so that he wouldn’t be recognized; he’d leave on the morning train and work and pay it all back; and he mustn’t tell on him—he wouldn’t, would he? Give him just one chance? John promised, thinking of Anne’s humiliation if her cousin were publicly known as a thief; and to his disgust Martin began to blubber and fell on his knees in a rapture of gratitude. The next morning the story of John Alton’s theft was all over the campus and it reached Anne through Marion. In the face of the evidence offered, it sounded hard to doubt; and yet it was infinitely hard to believe. When Bill went to his room at noon, he found a note on his desk in Martin’s handwriting: Dear Bill : John left on the 11:15 last night for Alaska, he said; and I am leaving this morning for Wyoming. Peru or the Phillippines—I don’t know where. I gambled, and used the money to pay up my losses. It was who took it down to the river last night. It will all be repaid inside of a week, I promise you. think il°u ran reach John at the Multnomah Hotel, Portland, if you wire now. MARTIN They did. He was back at school the following afternoon—and back in his rightful place in the hearts of his fraternity brothers. That night Anne sat in her open window and looked out at the moon-lit campus. She had not seen him yet, but she had been told the glad news. As she sat rejoicing mentally, she heard John's clear tenor, with a soft mandolin accompaniment, below the wisteria canopy. Soft o'er the fountain Lingering falls the southern moon. While o'er the mountain Breaks the day too soon.” She slipped into the hall, down the stairs, and out doors. He had finished the sorj and was coming down the path. Under the locust tree she waited, and when he looked 38 up and saw her, she whispered— I just had to come out and tell you—I’m so glad it wasn’t true—it couldn’t have been—” her voice broke—and then— “Nital Juanita! Let me linger by thy side. Nita! Juanita! Be my own fair bride. The boyish, softly blended voices died away in the distance, and Anne Alton smiled above the locust blossoms. Marjorie Niles ’20 Ye Fable of the Seniors One day a bunch of Seniors were going to play “Goff in a “Field which was “Niles away so they took “Brandsfords” which was not as expensive as a real car, and also showed that they were “Wisemen..” They were ready to start at the “Chilly” “Don” of morning and wor Reed” along until noon. Then they Kendall’ d a fire by a little “Pool” and ate “Gro-ham sandwiches and drank water out of a “Duncan” “Albert” one who de Clared it looked “comMickey-cal” but said she would have a glass of “Bearss” with good “Grace.” One of the boys caught a “Bunny” and said he was going to “Baker” over the fire, but he didn’t because “Onie” the boys wanted to and there were “Minnie” more girls in “Counts” than boys, and they made them Turner” loose. A “Ruth”less boy “Anna” girl ran off and went “Robin”son from an old “Miller.” They saw a cop coming and from fear hired a Whitney” to keep from being Pol“locked” in jail and it was just a miracle that they escaped, as a ford always Myers” in the mud, but two pieces of “Twin”e and their “Bestools” saved them. They stopped at “Bramswell” to get a drink and their they saw a “Shorman” who was the “Wright” one they were looking for so they got “Mary’d. The bride felt timid at “Firth” because her “Lacey” gown was somewhat “Dungy” looking but the groom s“Max ed her on the lips, and they were happy ever after. 39 —Martha Wilkinson. Season Troubles in High School With Fall and the opening of school your troubles begin. Dad and Mother with some friends are going on a picnic Wednesday to a place you particularly like and the morning is mostly occupied in cracking nuts for your favorite salad. At school the first thing you do is go dow'n in the office and vainly plead with Mr. Gaston to let you off on account of a sudden headache or a corn on your heel. In the evening you listen painfully while the folks laugh over how funny Dad looked when that bee lit on his nose or how they had to move the table twice because the ants got on the cake. Your older brothers and sisters have arranged a swimming trip and it is a week yesterday since you were in. Numerous plans come up for getting off eighth period; Mrs. Gunnell announces girls chorus and your hopes are shattered. You console yourself with the idea of going just after school when a class meeting is called and apparently everyone forgets to move that the meeting adjourn; or perhaps the faculty have come to a definite decision over the matter of the 20 that ditched the eighth period Monday and you spend a couple of hours scrubbing windows. Dad wants to know what became et the- ten spot he gave you Saturday for your new Fall hat and you have to explain how those banana specials have been the very means of prolonging your life and the compromise by which you have settled a quarrel with your best chum. The weather is hottest its been for years and you don’t see how you can get through the day without a well earned Coke” to make up for all those algebra problems you’ve handed in. Winter comes on bringing the close of the football season and you go out about twice a week for basketball practice. When you really try to think back over all that has been accomplished. (During those days when three walk to school under one umbrella). You come to the conclusion that most of the time has been spent writing extremely important notes and figuring how to get out of, or at least put off. some recent assignment. What subjects you absolutely have to get to save your reputation with the faculty are prepared during those eventful, deportment ruining, fifteen minute periods morning and noon. One marvelous time looms up on the bleak horizon of regular routine work, when a few inches of snow blocks the progress of school, and a bunch of Fords and sleds plus kids are in for a good round of slush and snow baths. Spring arrives and with ye gorgeous old days’’ when you can tell them at school Monday that you've been flower picking though you really only found one spring beauty and a couple of buds. Your young brother comes home and enthusiastically tries to break his neck in cutting out the favorite limb of your favorite tree. In the evening he interrupts an interesting trend of thought to tell you how many points for this heroic deed his room will score over Miss Martin’s in the clean-up campaign. Blistered heels and sunburned necks spread like flu bugs about Christmas time. You don’t believe you ever tasted such grand coffee as you had last night in spite of the fact that one of the boys was putting trash on the fire and got the biggest portion in the coffee pot. You’ll never forget those daring escapades that land you and a friend a mile or so away from the dull dark school house in the middle of a week day afternoon. You sit in the shade dreamily watching a little white cloud make bears and elephants of itself above a distant mountain peak and listen to the drowsy hum-drum of a fly or two and the equally drowsy talk of your companion. Now and then you awake from your reverie when a wasp or a lizzard puts in an unwelcome appearance. Before settling down again you glance at your watch and feel sorry for that Seventh period history class doubtless struggling through the deeds of Somebody the Third. Spring’s grand all right—sometimes—But you wish you hadn’t left so much vfoilt in the winter to be made up. That glorious morning after school’s out you wake up and discover it’s SUMMER. All the King of Europe haven’t anything on von when it comes to that peculiar feeling that makes you call out, Hey, Kid—Isn’t the World Gorgeous?” —A SENIOR. 40 A Jazzy Tale “Buddy, I Hear Your Voice in the Shadows. and I guess I’m Lonesome, ITiat's All.” “Just for I onight, “Dear Heart,” it's “Only Dreams “Till We Meet Again “In God's Garden at The End of a Perfect Day,” and “When Twilight Weaves It’s Gentle Spell” 'tis then We’ll let the Rest of the World Go By.” Oh, Why Should There Be a Bridge of Sighs Across the River of Love?” Dear Old Pal of Mine, “Im Longing for You here by the sea; I see you tonight In My Dreams” “Wearing Patches “In No Man's Land Over There.” I was thinking “How We Gonna Keep You Down on the Farm,.........Fell Me,” yes Tell Me Why.” “O, “Everything Is Peaches Down in Georgia,” and it’s Apple Blossom Time in Normandy.” Come love, to “My Tumble Down Shack in Athlone “Where the Lanterns Glow” neath a starry sky. And we’ll spend our time “Blowing Bubbles” and “Climbing Mountains, 'cause Everybody’s Doin' It Now.” “Yes Dear, ” “They’re All Sweeties” at the “Dark Town Strutter’s Ball” where they do “The Chop Sticks Rag and dance again “That Naughty Waltz,” “N’Every-thing's” Peaches” “Along the Path of Life.” “Mr. Zip, Zip. Zip” says that he can Tame Wild Women “Down in Alabama” to the tune of “Carolina Sunshine. But “After All,” the “Hawaiian Butterfly” “Can’t Shake That Shimmie There.” “Our Yesterdays” have rolled by. and “I Know What it Means to Be Lonesome When Purple Shadows Fall,” “I Miss You More.” Your loving. “PAL, MARY”. Anna Neilson. 41 TOKA STAFF +♦+♦+ 42 Landa Gillette Charlie Hollowed EDITORIAL Toka Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF................................Harold Isham Assistant Editor..........................Steven Woodin Athletics...................................... LeRoy Heston Literary - -- -- -- -- -- - Elsa Doemer Jokes ............ Charles Hollowell Social Events...................................Remoh Tryer Music and Art..............................Landa Gillette Business Manager - -- -- -- -- - Joseph Harper Senior Representative..........................Sherman Smith Junior Representative......................Harold Lundburg Sophomore Representative...................Gretchen Clemens Freshman Representative.......................Margaret Hair To those people who have not read any of the annual Tokas that are published each year by the high school of Grants Pass there will be some explanation of the source from which it received its name. The name Toka comes from the famous Tokay grape that is grown in Grants Pass and vicinity. The Toka was not published in 1918 and 1919, on account of the high cost of material during the war. This year we decided that we would print the Toka again as it is a great advantage in bringing the school and the community together. The business men have backed the school in this and every other of its numerous activities and we as a school wish to take this opportunity to thank all the friends of our school, who have helped us make this school year a success, and it has been a great success in more than one way. 43 COMMENCEMENT WEEK SUNDAY. MAY TWENTY-THIRD BACCALAUREATE SERMON BY REV. JOS. KNOTTS AT NEWMAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH MONDAY. MAY TWENTY-FOURTH CLASS DAY CLASS EXERCISES. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 8 P. M. ► TUESDAY. MAY TWENTY-FIFTH COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS BY DEAN JOHN STRAUB OF U. OF O. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS OPERA HOUSE 8:15 P. M. 44 SENIOR SOCIAL REGISTER Real Name Assumed Name Chief Saying Personal Remarks Vemetta Quinlan Vanila Oh Boy What will G. P. H. S. do without the twins? Lynetta Quinlan Lemon Oh Wow Oregon, show us better forwards. Muriel Meyers Mu My Word In for anything that requires pep. Cedric Fields Sonny Foolin’ Yuh Show me just one girl that isn’t crazy about him. LeOna Duncan Onie Where’s My Man? Always happy. Martha Wilkinson Bunny Does oo Love Me She isn’t as frivolous as she looks. Katherine Baker “K” Heavens A regular girl. Sherman Smith Smithy Whadda you mean? An expert bluffer. Annie Dungey Annie Hello boys The only Senior with her future a settled fact. Minnie Alberts Minnie Yes She’s very quiet, but we all like her. Leonard Kendall Dante Gabriel Rosetti I ain’t gonna hit yuh A model student. Margaret Counts Margaret Why worry Small but mighty. Ruth Gorham Ruth Yeah Ask LaVon. Marjorie Niles Mickey Hello, Daddy What would happen if Mickey didn’t laugh? Martha Reed Mattie Oh Mickey. Isn’t the world gorgeous? She’s right there with ’em. 1 helma Robinson Thelma Oh heck! Extremely nice. Robert Bestul Bob Oh Boy! Our worthy class president. La Von Allen Von Oh, I don’t know There’s lots to her. Grace Taylor Grace Goodness me Enemy—less. Wilbur Bearss King B Lets get at this people Business like. Charilla I etherow Chilly or Cherry Oh that way Wait ’till you know her. Mary Pollock Mary Yes A nice quiet girl Ruth Smith Rufus What d you say? As truthful as George Washington. Carmelita Pool Carmel Well, now, the socialists— Ringleader in low deportment. Max Grishaber Max Mv dear lady Fond of the women. Vera I urner Vid Where’s Wes? Interested in Freshman class. Anna Bramwell Anne Ain’t love grand? Does she? We’ll say she does! Paul Wright Paul Dad gummit! He’ll do. Royston Lacey 1 .acev Gee wiz! Some dancer! Carlotta Wiseman Cnrlotta Between you, me and the gate post Strong for caps and gowns—uh-huh?? Whitney Allyn Whit Don’t weaken We all like him just the same. Evelyn Bradford Brad I laughed ’till I thought I’d die Sitting on fly paper. Donald Miller Don Consarn it, gentleman You can’t rmke him mad. Aubrey Goff Aubrey I’ll show you how the toad et cabbage Ye good ol quiet lad. Clara Firth Clara It serves him jolly well right She’s quiet till you know her. Music and Art THE ORCHESTRA Our school is justly very proud of its orchestra. This organisation has done splendid work under its director, Mrs. Gunnell, and as Cedric Fields is the only Senior in the ranks, we shall expect great things of them next year. They have appeared on all the programs given by the school, always winning enthusiastic applause. A number of the members are unusually talented and all are taking private lessons on their individual instruments of the teachers in town. Grants Pass being especially fortunate in having several first class music teachers as residents here. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Frederick Eisman-—Saxophone. Waldo Baker—Clarinet. Donald Barnes—Violin. Cedric Fields—Saxophone. Hortense Hough.—Piano. LeRoy Heston—Trombone. Flarold Isham—Clarinet. Norman Kendall—Piano. Harold Lundburg—Trombone. Allan Lacey—Clarinet. Jack Murphy—Drums. Robert Neilson—Violin. Susan Tolin—Violin. Margaret Truax—Cello. ♦ ♦♦♦♦ THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys Glee Club is a new organization in the school this year and the foundation work done by them during the past two semesters will cause everyone to expect excellent work from them in the future. Many of the boys’ voices show much promise and their interest in the work is keen. While they appeared in but one concert this year, every one was justly proud of them. A double quartet will be selected from their ranks next year and this will give an added interest in the work. Tlie members of the club are as follows: Tenors—Waldo Baker. Arthur Close, Cedric Fields, LeRoy Heston, Cecil Hor-rocks, Hontz Johnston. Arthur Knox, Allan Lacey, Thomas McKinstry, Donald Miller, Eugene Murphy. Merle Rimer. Theodore Randle, Ralph Swoape, Mike Wilcox. Kenneth Woodin, Stephen Woodin. Basses.—-Whitney Allyn, William Ament. Wilbur Bearss, Robert Bestul. Vernon Bramwell. Roy Clark, Fredric Eismann, Aubrey Goff. Frank Hillis, Harold Isham. Leonard Kendall. Royston Lacey, Malden Leroy, Harold Lundburg. Dyke Luckett. Donald Megargle, Newell McKinstry, Horace Myers, Leo Sauer. Pianist—Norman Kendall. Violinist—Robert Neilson. The Glee Club is working under the direction of Mrs. Gunnell. —Landa Gillette. Editor of Music. 46 THE GIRLS' CHORUS One of the most successful organizations of the school is known as the Girls Chorus. Besides giving one operetta, the entire cast being taken from the class, they have appeared at various times during the year and on the Commencement Program, each time with great credit to themselves as well as to their very efficient director, Laura Thomas Gunnell. Most of the year’s study has been in three-part chorus work—and in this the girls have made splendid progress. The member5 of the chorus are: First Soprano—Elnor Adams. Emma Alberts, Elizabeth Boesch, Anna Bramwell. Bessie Brockley, Rose Fallin, Greta Fullerton, Louise Hammerbacher. Eunice Hillis, Irene Hyde, Dorothy Howard, Ruby Horrocks, Ellen Lloyd, Pauline Meade, Anna Neilson, Ruth Nickols, Carmelita Pool, Lynetta Quinlan, Vernetta Quinlan, Dorothy Ragan, Mary Reed, Isabelle Rengstorff, Thelma Robinson, Vera Robinson, Marion Sauer, Susan Tolin, Audrey Wallace, Ethel Wardrip. Florence Williams. Second Soprano—Evelyn Anderson, Sharlet Banta, Zenna Banta, Hazel Barr, Dorothy Clapp, Velma Everton. Myrtle Ford, Hortense Hough, Beulah Hussey, Lillian Keyte, Nellie Leet. Mildred Lowden, Dama McKinstry, Maryl Muir, Euna Roberts Josephine Robinson, Thelma Sheehan, Margaret Truai. Alto—Bertha Green, Gladys Harmon, Beatrice Lewman. Muriel Myers, Josephine F. Smith, Charilla Tetherow. Pianist—Carlotta Wiseman. ♦♦ ♦♦ THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls Glee Club under direction of Laura Thomas Gunnell presented the operetta, “Tire Wild Rose” in the High School auditorium hall on the night of December 1 3. 1492. This charming musical play was greatly enjoyed by a very appreciative audience, which completely filled the room. The proceeds derived from this play added $106 to the student body treasury, thus making the event a financial as well as artistic success. The argument is as follows: Rose McCloud, the most popular young society belle of her time, is bored with her artificial existence, an endless round of festivities and a maddening procession of adoring debutantes, newspaper interviewers, charity and reform leaders seeking her financial support; dress makers, milliners, etc., drive her to distraction. Having achieved great success in society theatricals, she decides to go on the stage, and is desirous of obtaining the leading roie in a play by Lady Grey, an eccentric woman playwright, much to her disappointment. Lady Grey thinks her too frivolous and refuses to consider her. In utter disgust she goes to the country under an assumed name. The second act takes place at her country establishment, enjoying the simple life. She succeeded in outwitting an undesired throng of city admirers, who have tracked her, and came to pay her adulation. Meanwhile she makes friends with an old country lady, a neighbor, who turns out to be Lady Grey. When the latter discovers the true 47 identity of Rose, she promises her the desired role in the play, and all ends happily. The Cast Rose McCloud, a popular young society Belle............................Eunice Hillis Mary Forsythe, her secretary.................................................Gladys Hannon Mrs. Fussy, her housekeeper.............................................Maryl Muir Lady Grey, an eccentric playwright....................................Lillian Keyte Miss Writemup, reporter....................................................Vernetta Quinlan Miss Putemdown, reporter........................................ Lynetta Quinlan Dora.................................................................Anna Neilson Flora, debutante------------------------------------------------ Josephine F. Smith Molly, debutante............................................... Charilla Tetherow Polly, debutante---------------------------------------------------- Frieda Gebers Luella, debutante_______________________________________________________Hazel Barr Miss Talkalot, suffragette........................................... Anna Bramwell Mrs. Doinggood, charity worker......................................Thelma Robinson Bobby ............-................................................ Muriel Meyers Maids Chorus, consisting of: Elinor Adams, Evelyn Anderson, Dorothy Clapp, Velma Everton, Rose Fallen, Sharlet Banta. Myrtle Ford, Bertha Green, Zinna Banta, Virginia Green, Bulah Hussey, Hortense Hough, Nellie Leet, Ellin Lloyd, Mildred Lowden, Pauline Mead, Ruth Nickols, Mary Reed, Josephine Robinson, Leona Roberson, Vera Robinson, Marion Sauer, Philippine Sauer, Thelma Sheehan. Margaret Truax. Florence Williams. Miss Eunice Hillis in the leading role as Rose McCloud suddenly made known her ability as a soprano of unusual talent. Miss Gladys Hannon as her secretary did charming work throughout. Miss Maryl Muir playing the part of Rose’s housekeeper held the eyes of the audience by her clever antics and showed all the traits of being a future comedinne. Miss Lylian Keyte as Lady Grey easily filled her part with becoming dignity. The Quinlan twins were charming and exceedingly clever in their songs and dances, their pert and breezy interruptions. Miss Anna Neilson, Josephine F. Smith, Charilla Tetherow, Frieda Gebers. Hazel Barr, Mable Peterson as debutantes were charming in their songs and dances winning the hearty applause of the audience. Miss Anna Bramwell as a suffragette certainly lived up to her name as Miss Talkalot in putting her cause first and foremost and produced much entertainment. Miss Thelma Robinson as Miss Doinggood gave a perfect character portrayal and her costumes, which were cherished possessions of their owners in by-gone days, added wonderfully to the production. Miss Carlotta Wiseman as pianist proved herself a most efficient accompaniest. Miss Muriel Meyers as Bobby the errand boy, furnished all the jazz and vim for which her character called, furnishing the audience many a laugh by her clever antics. GREY LEVINNE CONCERT For the first time in ages Grants Pass witnessed some real classical music, given by the Grey Levinne concert on the night of January 6th at the opera house, which was under the auspices of the High School. The purpose of the High School was not to make money, but to offer to the people of Grants Pass a musical entertainment of real merit. Much to our great delight we went over the top as far as finances were concerned, and we hope that in the future the High School will take advantage of opportunities along this line. The Grey Levinne proved themselves to be artists in every sense of the word in giving us a program thoroughly enjoyed by all. 48 Poster Committee The Poster Committee deserves much credit for original and effective work throughout the entire year. They have ably assisted in advertising all the events which were backed by the student body, their work attracting universal praise and commendation. The chairmen were Martha Reed and Wilbur Bearss. The members were Mary Reed, Josephine F. Smith, Helen Lister, Lula Garrett, Gretchen Clemens, Marjorie Niles, Josephine A. Smith and Gudrun Anderson. 9 Social Events Senior Reception The Seniors started the social ball rolling by entertaining the entire High School, the 26th of September, with the annual Senior reception. At 8:30 the halls of the High School were the scene of much merry making. The first part of the evening was spent with getting-acquainted cards. And soon everyone felt they knew everyone else. Later they were all called to the assembly where a very celever entertainment was in store for them. The program consisted of: Tin Can Trio—Lynetta and Vernetta Quinlan and Muriel Myers. Lightning change act—Marjorie Niles, Thelma Robinson, Charilla Tetherow. Russian Dance—Muriel Myers. Piano Solo—Royston Lacey. Scenes from Real Life—Don Miller, Robert Bestul, Wilbur Bearss, Sherman Smith. Reading—Martha Wilkinson. Everyone enjoyed the program immensely and when they again returned to the lower halls they were served with punch and wafers. Junior Picnic On the evening of September 26th, the Juniors met at the Riverside Park and went in a body up the river to the well known Hungry Hollow camp. On arriving the boys gathered wood and soon a grand fire was blazing. The greater part of the time was spent in toasting weiners, buns and marshmallows. After which stories were told and plans for the coming year were discussed in general. It was Friday night and there was all day Saturday in which to rest up, but nevertheless it is thought better not to mention the hour they arrived home. It was that evening the Juniors discovered they had a real jewel for a class advisor—“Niel Allen.” On the 7th of November the Sophomores gave the Freshmen what was known as a Camouflage party. A grand march opened proceedings for the purpose of viewing the remarkable costumes worn by the merry markes. Desperadoes, Charley Chaplins, 1880’s, Martha Washington’s, etc., were among the celebreties complimented. After much deliberation the 1 st prize was awarded to Kenneth Wooden who represented a desperado. After the march, games and stunts of various kinds kept up the hilarity till a late hour when the young folks were sent to their homes happy on a light luncheon of milk and animal cookies. In November the Freshmen returned the hospitality of the Sophomores in September. The lower halls of the High School were tastefully decorated in autumn foliage and pennants of the two classes. Blue and gold of the Freshmen and green and gold of the Sophomores. Several clever side shows furnished entertainment the first part of the evening also games for which prizes were given, were enjoyed by all. Latei chocolate and ca; e were served. Everyone had a jolly time and the Sophomores declared the Freshmen really wem’t half bad. Juniors Entertain Seniors The Juniors entertained the Seniors with a reception at the Waldorf Hall on the evening of January 27. The hall was tastefully decorated in the Junior and Senior class 50 colors. The first of the evening was spent in a musical and literary program. After which there was a short intermi’.ion when everyone went to the train to see General Pershing who was passing through. On returning the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served at this time. Junior Flunk Day Ain’t it a grand and glorious feeling to be able to ditch school and escape washing windows and like punishment when you return? I his marvelous feat was accomplished by the Juniors the afternoon of February I 3th. At one o'clock they met at the courthouse and made their way to Louse creek where they spent the afternoon. Their absence from classes came as a complete surprise to the rest of the school. But it was rather welcome to all but the Seniors as the Sophs and Freshmen will have this to look forward to in their Junior year. 51 Rivals of Shakespeare A PERFECT MAN Eyes and hair like Wilbur Bearss, LeRoy Heston’s smile, Cedric Feilds popularity And Clifford Kiphart’s style. Eugene Murphy’s personality. That's saying a great deal, Ish’s determined way. And Royston Lacey’s appeal. Landa Gillette’s recklessness When leading parts he plays. Dimples like Harold Lundburg had Back in the good old days. A man as perfect as all this I’d really like to meet. But I suppose he’d walk about On Waldo Baker’s feet. —Y. L. S. '21 PHYSICS AND SEN-SEN On morning in the physics lab. The teacher by chance did say, Some Sen-Sen once did make me sick. The smell I dislike e’en today.” A boy o’er heard and in his mind A plan he formulated. And from the look upon his face Seemed very much elated. And on the morning following He early came to class. And to the students who came in Some Sen-Sen did he pass. Now most of them had failed to hear That statement she had made. And only in view of a little fun They ate it as he bade. Oh molecules do travel fast. At last they had the proof. For very strong the Sen-Sen smelt From the floor up to the roof. When in the room the teacher came No words spoke she at all. But she’d not been there long before The atmosphere did fall. The temperature sure fell down too. I’m sure that it reached four: For windows both were opened wide And open was the door. So there they sat and nearly froze While trying to define The unit of heat—the calorie. Now wasn’t that sublime? They had a little comfort tho’. You see that they all knew That it was cold up there in front. And she was freezing too. But as the lesson neared it’s end The windows she did close. And while the temperature went up. The atmosphere still froze. And then she told them that she knew Who was the would-be hero. And that her ’pinion of that boy Had gone clear down to zero. And since that day in to that class No Sen-Sen has been brought; Something outside the Physics book The teacher wisely taught. 53 I Soa cdin, Creece. March 68, 2000. My Dear Evelyn: After five long years of forwarding, your letter has at last reached me. Your gaiety makes me sad and lonely for the good old times we used to have sliding down our cellar door, and getting slivers in us. My hair is snow white now, but I fear it is growing green with envy; you. with only two children and me with seven and no husband now. I didn’t hear about Bob. What happened to him that was so terrible besides marrying Edith Dahlberg? Did you know that LeOna and her hubbie were traveling here last month? They say that Onie fell down and broke her toe and they had to shoot her. Such bad luck when she had only been married to this last husband one minute and a half. I received a letter from Mrs. Parent and she says that Vere Murray married Norris Clement, and that she has been married to Neil Allen for one year, since his wife eloped with Mr. Wardrip. I am giving lessons to young men, ‘‘How to Love,” I enjoy my work very much and have a number of students. I furnished a studio in one of the parks and stick the kids in bed during the day. Cedric and his wife, Carlotta, were in to see me the other day. Say what you like, Carlotta, is some cook. Cedric weighs 375 x pounds now, and Carlotta told me that she is going to spend this season in Florida while Cedric tours with Bamum and Bailey as their side show feature. He has signed a contract with Ringling Bros, for next year. Wilbur sent me a million dollars the other day. He is a very wealthy man now since he caught that whale. They found a man. whom they recognized as Aubrey Goff, inside of it with millions of dollars in his pockets. Thelma went to the fountain of youth and secured her beauty again. She is vamping all the men now, including Don Miller. Carmelita is living in a poor house right near us. She has only one tooth left, poor thing, and 10 kids. Her husband, Eugene Murphy, is married again. Will close, as ever. 54 MRS. MUSN’TUCHIT. An Unusual Visitor A treat was in store for us; what, we knew not. No one had the least glimmer of a suspicion what was going to happen. In fact we didn’t know anything was, but something was in the wind and we were on the qui vive for most anything. The assembly was unusually quiet. Mrs. Parent was on duty, but wonder of great wonders, was not taking down deportment. Just as a side word, I might say that the fifteen minute period is usually one of more or less confusion and poor Mrs. Parent has a busy time. She writes down names just as fast as her nimble fingers can fly, and if she could write faster. I am sure more names would be handed in at the end of the period. Another reason for the quietness of the assembly was the dreariness of the day. The sun absolutely refused to shine in spite of all our lamentations and prostations, and everything in general persisted in being dull. Pit, pat, pit, pat, coming nearer and nearer the west door. Pit, pat. pat, pit, patter, patter, right at the door. We held our breath in suspense, and in walked a tiny white “Hen.” I say tiny” because that word is best to describe her physique. Royston Lacey smuggled her up the stairs in his pocket, so you can imagine how very small she was. (I hope I’m not telling a secret, but secrets will out. y’know). Since there is no article in the book of rules forbidding anyone bringing a hen to school, Royston thought he would liven up the atmosphere with a little pep’’ by bringing such a distinguished visitor to school. Not only the pupils but even the Faculty) appreciated so unusual a treat. Little Miss Hen started up the second isle, presumably to get a better look at our side of the room began to laugh, the Freshmen,” never desirous of being left out, began to laugh too, although they had not the least idea “what they were laughing at. Little Miss Hen started up the second isle, presumably to get a better lok at our Mighty Seniors, and Don Miller became very much amused at the tiny visitor. This insulted her so, that she gave him one cold, disdainful look, turned on her heel and without the least bit of embarassment surveyed the assembly. By this time the students were quite hilarious and Miss Hen though it the height of ill-manners to laugh at a visitor, she haughtily left the room, after parading across the front of the assembly. By the time she reached the cloak room she was in better spirits and with a ca ca ca ca ca ca ca-da cut began a solo. Tire faculty thought she had caused enough amusement and Miss Sinclair, Miss Dahlberg and Mrs. Parent sought to catch that little hen. With arms outspread and much shoo-shooing, they at last succeeded in driving her into a comer of the cooking room. We wouldn’t have been the least bit surprised if we had heard that the cooking class had had fried chicken for dinner, but the little hen was turned loose, so no harm befell her. We can all say that our visitor was very lady-like and well schooled in social etiquette. (This was due to Royston’s rigid training and careful teaching.) He should have told her to get upon the platform when giving her solo instead of going into tire cloak room, but, perhaps she was too bashful. So. friends, don’t be surprised if you see a little white hen strutting around as proud as can be, telling her friends that she went through High School. (Of course she never tells them she went in the front door and out the back) 55 Nellie Williams. What Would Happen If? If Royston’s chicken was allowed to run in assembly? If Mrs. Parent didn’t take deportment in assembly? If Mr. Gaston would leave us? If Muriel Myers was bashful? If it wasn’t for the Juniors? If everything was quiet when money dropped in assembly? If we didn’t have to take any exams? If the Freshmen could hoid a dignified meeting? If we all came to school on time? If we all had our lessons once? If we all got 100 per cent in deportment? If Wilbur had any knowledge of Parliamentary law? If the Seniors could keep secrets? If James didn’t smile? If Vera Turner got mad at Wesley? If Miss Cutler had a peaceful moment? If we were all fussy like Maryl? If Leonard Kendall didn’t lose his books? If Don Miller ever got through talking about Leland? If Martha Reed wasn’t making posters? If Helen Lister was quiet? If Agnes Letcher ever came to school regularly? If Evelyn wasn't raving about George? If Ish looked dignified? If Miss Counts weighed 100? If Kenneth smiled at a girl? If the Quinlans weren’t twins? If Bunnie W'ilkinson was smaller? If Carmelita lost her powder puff? If Marie Kerley should have a beau? If Bob an ! LeOna wern’t together? 56 That Vas Some •f TSH'5 JOKES SAD BUT TRUE Their meeting it was sudden. Their meeting it was sad. She sacrificed her sweet young life, 'Twas all the life she had. She sleeps beneath the daisies fair. In peace she's resting now. Oh. there's always something doing When a freight train meets a cow. IS THIS A TRAGEDY? She laid the still white form beside those which had gone before. Neither sob nor sigh forced its way from her heart, throbbing as though it would burst. Suddenly a cry pierced the air—a heart rendering shriek! Then silence prevailed. Presently another cry more terrible than the first arose. Then all was still save for a low gurgling which seemed to well up from her very soul. Quietly she rose and walked away. She will lay another egg tomorrow. 59 THE DISSEMBLER. Fond Mother—“I hope that the young man never kisses you by surprise.” Muriel M.— No, mother, he only thinks he does.” Cop—(Angrily, to fair motorist, Anna B.—“The nixt time ye dont stop at me signal. I’ll pinch ye!” Anna B.—(Coloring)— Sir! How dare you!” Jack W.—(Gallantly)— Marion dear, anything you say goes.” Marion S.— (Quickly—“Jack!” Jack— No, I flunked in the test. My answer to the second question was too far off. Cene— How near did you come to it?” Jack— Couldn’t get within two seats of it.” Place—At Jenny Creek road house. Art Close—(To little Harvey 3 years old)— Say my boy have you any flying snakes in this country?” Three Year Old Harvey—“No but we have some leap frogs.” Waldo—“Ma won’t let me use the machine any more.” Keyte—“Why?” Waldo— I forgot to clean the hairpins out last night.” Roy— I see you have a new girl. Who is she?” Lundy—“That’s not a new one, that’s just the old one repainted. 60 A-HEM Mother—“Can you dress yourself on fifty dollars a month?” Daughter— Barely, mother.” 1921er—“What do Freshmen do with their week-ends?” 1920cr—“Put their caps on 'em.” I’m looking back to see if they are looking back to see if I am looking back to see if they are looking back at me. I made up a song the other day. entitled the “Old Wooden Rocker.” (I made it up out of my own head and had wood enough left to make a table.) I he other day I saw a man drive up in front of a livery stable and say to the boy in charge: ' 1 ake that horse out of the shafts, give him some oats and I’ll settle with you in the morning.” You know that wasn’t Mr. Allen—He would say: Boy, extricate th quadruped from the vehicle, stabulate him. Donate to him a sufficient quantity of nutricious aliment and when Aurora of Morn again gilds the eastern horon, I will award to you a pecuniary compensation for your amiable hospitality.” 61 STYLEPLUS CLOTHES W e have taken on the exclusive sale in our town. —Styleplus Clothes are known from Coast to Coast as America’s known-priced clothes. —They also have known style, known quality, known guarantee. Only £non n quality can be guaranteed. In these times only known prices appeal to you. —We show you the clothes. A sealed sleeve ticket attached by the maker tells you the price. —Models and fabrics to suit each individual taste. First showings are best. Styleplus Clothes R«$. Golden Rule Department Store Everything to Wear w. i 5. Maxwell Co. Chevrolet and Nash Cars and Trucks Tires and Accessories New Location C and Sixth Streets She—“They say Jones puts every cent he earns on his wife’s back. He— Business must be rotten.” • ♦ ♦ -----B. B.—“I smelled tobacco on her lips.” IV. B.— Do you object to women smoking?” B. B.— No, but she doesn’t smoke.” ♦ � Prof. C.—(In noisy assembly)— Order! Order! Sleep}) voice from rear—(From Steve W. direction)—Buddy: No. use they a?n t got nothin' but Bevo and soda water around here.” ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ WE KNOW IT. Prof.—“Boys and girls, all I ask for is common sense. Sotto Voice— That’s exactly what you need.” OREGON THEATRE The {Best in Gloving ‘Pictures Under New Management Horning’s Our Business is Built on Your Good Will Shack Our Aim Is To Cive You We carry QUALITY SERVICE a line of SATISFACTION Candy Buy Electrical CooJs that can be eaten at school without the From An Electrical Store teacher detecting it. “They Know” Paul s Electric Store Grants Pass Medford HORSE COLLARS “Let me kiss those tears away,” he begged tenderly. She fell into his arms, and he was busy for the next few minutes, and yet the tears flowed on. “Can nothing stop them?” he asked breathlessly. “No,” she murmured, “It’s hay fever you know, but go on with the treatment” Allan Lac})—(At the butcher shop)— I would like a young chicken.” Hienie L.—“Want a pullet?” Allan—“No, I’ll carry it.” Spend YourVacation on a Fordson Help yourself while helping others Farming is fun with a FORDSON C. A. Winetrout The Principal BARBER SHOP I appreciate pour patronage P. A. DeGenault Nyal’s Family Remedies —are good for you National Drug Store ]. A. Slover, Mgr. Phone 35-R Land a—“Oh, speaking of electricity, makes me think.” Miss Counts—“Really, it is remarkable what electricity can do. Miss Dahlberg—(Standing on register)—“Dresses are certainly high. Yvonne—“Yes, step off the register and they’ll go down.” Sherman S.— Had you heard that the actors and the convicts were going to be put in the same troop? Cladps .—“No. Why? Sherman—“To keep the stars and stripes together.” Dear Mr. Gaston: In reply to your kind letter of yesterday, I would say that I don’t remembar being absent from classes Tuesday—In fact I don’t remember Tuesday at all. Hoping that the quality of your mercy will not be strained, I remain. LEROY H. Halt! Stop—Think! What are j,our RESOURCES FINANCIALLY and MENTALLY? The development of your mental faculties and the accumulation of your MONEY will sound the keynote to your future success. Deposit your money in a SAVINGS ACCOUNT with this growing, thrifty bank. Compare these figures showing our STEADY and SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH: RESOURCES M.y 4.191S--$237,711.29 May 4. 1916—289.177.57 May 4. 1917-340,909.% May 4. 1918-405,788.13 May 4, 1919—492,117.27 May 4, 1920—641,222.42 COME IN AND GET ACQUAINTED The Grants Pass Banking Co. Capital and Surplus $6)0,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Claus Schmidt I. A. Robie Frank C. Bramwell President Vice-President Cashier John Hampshire Franklin S. 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NO LIFE He took her rowing on the Rogue, She vowed she'd go no more— I ask her why—her answer came: “He only hugged the shore.” “Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait” —Longfellow CJHave an ideal and work for it—start a bank account and keep adding to it. fJThe reward of saving is HAVING for your own. 4 per cent interest paid on savings. First National Bank of Southern Oregon Grants Pass Quality Service Conjedionery 101 S. 6th Street For— LUXITE HOSIERY D. M. C. CROCHET THREAD HEMSTITCHINC AND PICOTINC go to Mrs. Nellie Neas’ Store , PARDEE Groceries Don Miller—“Don’t you think I’m a little pale? Anna B.—“No. I think you are a big tub.” The MILL’S the Place. What MILL? THE PICTURE MILL to take your face. And have your PORTRAIT made so fine Your “Sweetie will love you. for Auld Lang Syne TIRES All Sizes C. L. Hobart Co. Lost— A gold watch by a young lady with Swiss movements. � � � � ♦ Gene A .—“How chilly it is tonight; I could hug a stove I feel so cold. 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Stanton Rowell Music and Photo House 507 G Street Joe Wharton Sporting Goods and Athletic Supplies FINE FISHINC TACKLE A specialty {ioods Bought at B EFORE YOU SIGN An Application for Life Insurance in any other Company Serve Your Own Interest BY FIRST OBTAINING THE LIMIT OF INSURANCE IN ftonlife Where Every Dollar is Invested in Oregon (Except Liberty Bonds) S? $20,000,000 Insurance in Force HOME OFFICE Corbett Bldg., Cor. Filth and Morrison, Portland A. L. MILLS, Frtrident C. S. SAMUEL, G«n. Mgr. £. N. STRONG, Aft. Met. For further information ask 7K. B. GomelI SHfleK horn g s Speak for Themselves A. N. Parsons Cornells 514 F Street Grocery “The Hustler” REAL ESTATE STAPLE AND FANCY City Residences Farms CROCERIES INSURANCE. FIRE Quality and Service Agent for REO AND DORT AUTOS The Dependable Ones rhone 245 SINCERE THANKS We the Sub-Freshman class of 1920 wish to say a few words to our elders-— Seniors. Juniors, Sophomores and full fledged Freshmen, as well as our many entertaining teachers. We wish to thank you for: 1. Laughing at us when bawled out by Mr. Allen. 2. Directing us to the wrong room. 3. Clapping when we make mistakes. 4. Talking about our looks the first day. 5. Teaching us to be practical. 6. Making fun of our sarcasm. 7. Preaching to us in time of trouble and otherwise. 8. Amusing yourselves at the decrease in our deportment between the first and third months of school. 9. Putting elderly notions into our daily experiences. 10. Entertaining us in all ways. 1 1. The last, but not least of our thanks goes to Miss Cutler, our ever patient teacher in not cutting each of our deportment more than ten each day. (Signed) A HOMESICK SUB ’23. Harper Son BUILDING CONTRACTORS 614 Street Phone 142 BUICK CARS When better cars are built Buiclt Drill build them Goodyear Tires and Tubes SWOPE AUTO CO. 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