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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1926 volume:

tElje tCofea :)Jublisbrb Annually by tbr Srtuhent iiloby Association of (Grants |Jass itigb cbool (Grants Jass (Oregon Volume Nineteen TABLE OF CONTENTS EX LIBRIS DEDICATION IN MEMORIAM FOREWORD ADMINISTRATION CLASSES LITERARY ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS DEBATE MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS SOCIETY ALUMNI ADVERTISEMENTS the |Jarent-®eacl]er JVsaoctatum of (Grants Jass High School toe bebicate tiryts Coka bolume nineteeit in appreciation of their logal support in assisting all Jjigh School actibities Catherine Hobbie llbiior iflargaret 3Bammerbarher itiiitiagrr 3ln iflcntnrtam ;No sonl ran be foreber battneb, Eternally bereft •BUljoebcr falls from (Sob’s rigljt lianb 31s ra light into f|is left. |Canba (Sillettc (Otnen H eagle Herma Haloes Sjurrfmirb If xve mal(c the students realize the great debt the}) owe to the founders of our beautiful cit} , if rve perpetuate in their memories the various events of the school year, and if n e aid them in the preparation for life, rve, the Tol(a Staff, have fulfilled our desires. Alta B. Landon. A. B. Alice Homing. B. S. Blanche Hudson. A. B.. B. S. E. J. Edwards. B. S. Donna B. Henry. A. B. AnnabelIc Modeland Geraldine Sanford, A B. J. Nickel, A. B. Rne Margaret Boyles, A. B. ALTA B. LANDON. A. B. University of Oregon. English. Civics. History. Junior Class Advisor. Now. you’re trying to kid me. E. J. EDWARDS. B. S. Oregon Agricultural College. Smith-Hughes. Vocational Subjects. Snap out of it.” GERALDINE SANFORD. A. B. University of Oregon. English. I’ll tell the cock-eyed world.” ALICE HORNING. B. S. Oregon Agricultural College. Drexel Institute. Home Economics. Clean out your drawer. DONNA B. HENRY. A. B. University of Oregon. Commerce. The work must be in today or five per cent off. J. NICKEL. A B Willamette University. Mathematics. Science. You can’t make any mistakes when you are buried six feet under the ground.” BLANCHE HUDSON. A. B.. B. S. University of Missouri. Mathematics. Latin. Freshman Class Advisor. I’m from Missouri. ANNABELI.E MODELAND Gregg School. Stenography. Typing. You may work on your assign ments this period.” RAE MARGARET BOYLES. A. B. University of Oregon, languages. The assignment is on the board.” 12 Blanche Hupe. A. B. Wilma U'wig J. P. Brown, A. B. W. J. Mishler. A. B. Mel ha Sanders, A. B. Helen Humphrey Florence Riddle, A. B.. M. A. Blanch Jones. A. B. H. H. Wardrip BLANCHE HUPE. A. B. Laurence College. English. Senior Class Advisor, Scroll Ad' visor. “Oh, that chewing gum.” J. P. BROWN. A. B. Willamette. History. Boy's Athletic Coach. “I have a little announcement to make.” MELBA SANDERS. A. B. Willamette. English. Musical Director. “Enunciate V HELEN HUMPHREY University of Oregon. Public Speaking. Latin. Debate. Girl's Gymnasium. “Bla-a-h J. William. FLORENCE RIDDLE. A. B.. M. A. University of Oregon. Algebra. Sophomore Class Advisor. “A-hem, order please. BLANCHE JONES. A. B. Willamette. Science. Toka Advisor. “Hand your experiments in. “This work must go to the Courier tonight. WILMA LEWIS Colorado Agriculture College. Sewing. Girl's Athletic Coach. Always fasten the ends of your threads securely. W. J. MISHLER. A. B. University of Oregon. Superintendent of Schools. “We're glad to see our teachers back—the old and the new. H. H. WARDRIP State Teachers’ College. University of Oregon. Now. just a minute before you leave. —13— STUDENT ADMINISTRATION The students may well feel that their choice of officers for the administrative department was fortunate. Their duties as officers have been executed in a manner well deserving of the confidence which the students placed in them. The Associated Student Body meetings are held during school time on the last 1 hursday of each month. Complete financial reports are made by the treasurer and the ticket manager, and problems pretaining to the student body at large are discussed. One noteworthy piece of work accomplished by the administrative body was the revision of the student body financial system. The treasurers of the classes and clubs found this change rather difficult to become accustomed to at first, but with continued use they found it to be most satisfactory. Our school was well represented at conferences which were held for the purpose of assisting high school organizations. Representatives from the Toka and Scroll staffs attended the Editors and Managers Convention which was held at the University of Oregon. Delegates from the two upper classes also attended the Educational Exposition at O. A. C. The student body council is composed of student body officers, the officers of the four classes, representatives from the classes, the athletic manager, the ticket manager, the Scroll and 1 oka editors, who are members ex-officio, Mr. Wardrip, adviser of the council, and Mr. Nickels and Miss Humphrey, faculty members, also ex-officio. This council is indispensable for it can accomplish work which would be impossible if it were taken before the entire student body. —14— Lloyd Schmidt Lillian Fosbery Grace Patton Vernon Coverstone Beryl Conklin Mr. Wardrip Helen Spalding Beatrice Hively Calvin Bryan Guy Walcott Elizabeth Coover Carl Mosher Lois Edgerton Don McKinstry —15— PALS O’ MINE I love my little broncho hoss, A friend that’s served me well If he were gone I’d feel the loss Lots more than I can tell He’s always been a pal true-blue And never once has failed He's stuck by me, and we’ve come thru On all the trails we’ve trailed. I love my little yellow dog That follows me around Behind my hoss heels he'll jog On hop and skip and bound For hours on end, ’til he’s all in And ready most to drop But wear him down to bones and skin. And he would never stop. We’ve been thru lots of stress and strife That hoss. and dog and me. We’ve tasted some of red, raw life And stood the gaff—we three . That little hoss is sure dead-game. And never yet has quit. That yellow dog is just the same, And full of nerve and grit. We’ve trailed the trails of No-man's land. Worn down just about. We’ve floundered in the quickened sand But they have got me out. That’s why I love my little hoss And dog—They’ve been so square. And when they cross the Great Divide I’ll meet them over there. —16- Class i's LaVem Batman Treasurer Dorothy Barnes Secretary Don McKinstry Rep. to Student Council Grace Patton Vernon Coverstone Vice-Prea. President Seniors - ==-1926 TOKA-=vz Halcyon Tucker Sidney Wolke Robert Kincaid Wynafred Gaston Harold Larson ROBERT KINCAID “Bob History. Pythagorean 3-4. “Not at all afraid of women, goes eleven blocks out of his way to avoid them.” SYDNEY WOLKE Syd History. “A boy worth knowing.” Bernice Everton Nellie Hollowed Paul Kincaid Ella Lamphear William Brockley HALCYON TUCKER Halce History. Ciceronian 8 : Dramatics 8 : Pythagorean 4 ; Class Play I : Come Out of the Kitchen 3. She has never seen the ocean but she has permanent waves. BERNICE EVERTON Bernice Stenography. Girls Reserve 2-8-4; Glee Club 4 ; Operetta 4. Oh. for a man. NELLIE HOLLOWELL Nellie’ History. Mathematics. Dramatics 3. Ideal from the teacher’] standpoint. PAUL KINCAID Mutt Industry. Science. Mathematics. Operetta 8 ; Glee Club 2-3-4 : Dramatics 3 : Aggies 3 ; Pythagorian 3-4 ; Baseball 3-4 : Football 4 : Track 3 ; Hi G 3-4. How’s the weather up there. Mutt? WILLIAM BROCKLEY Bill- Mathematics, Science. Girls here is a good looking, quiet man. ELLA LAMPHEAR Ella History. “Seldom heard, but we know she's here.” HAROLD LARSON “Harold History. Aggies 3. He’d go a hundred miles for an education. WYNAFRED MARY GASTON Wynafred Languages, Household Arts. History. Glee Club 1-3 ; Operetta 3 ; Ciceronian 2-3 ; Girls Reserve 2-4. One of those good old-fashioned type. - —1926 TOKA—--— - Hawl Leonard Virgil Hull Cathryn Wheat Milford Reeves Guy Walcott ALICE THOMPSON ••Carmen History. Music. Dramatics 3 : Operetta 3-4 ; Boy’s Chorus 3-4: Girls' Chorus 3-4 : Girls Reserve 4 ; Vice President Pythagorean 4 : President Music Club 4. “Alice and her sheiks-----. GUY WALCOTT “Guy” History. Vice-President Student Body 4; President Student Council 4. “Faithful, dependable always. HAZEL LEONARD “Hazel History. Ciceronian Club 3 : Dramatics 3: Girls Reserve 3-4 : Glee Club 1-3-4 ; Operetta 4. “She is little, dainty, pretty- nuff sod. Romona Crouch Leslie Powell Naomi Gray Carl Totten Alice Thompson CARL TOTTEN “Carl- History. Entered G. P. H. S. 26 from Canyon-ville, Oregon. “He’s a regular fellow. CATHRYN WHEAT “Wheat-Dramatics 1-2-3 ; Girls Reserve 1-2-3-4: Hi G 3-4: Basketball 3-4 “Wheat, but not shocked. VIRGIL HULL Virge History. Ciceronian Club 2-3: Fythagorian 3-4: Dramatics 2: Operetta 4: Senior Boys Quartette 4. “Don't worry, Virge. she'll come back some day. “Gap NAOMI GRAY “Naomi History, Languages. Entered „ G. P. H. S. 26 from Spokane, r ootbal I V ashi ngton. Glee Club 4. “A girl in a thousand. ROMONA CROUCH “Mona History. Commerce. Girls Reserve 3-4 : Shorthand Club 4 : Representative to O.A.C. Typing contest 3-4. “Our star typist. LESLIE POWELL Mathematics. Aggies 4 : Hi G 3-4 : 2-3-4 : Baseball 2-3-4. “A typical cave-man. MILFORD REEVES “Reeves History. Mathematics. Pythagorean 4 ; Stunt Nite 1. “The Sophomore class—is—interesting. 21— ---1926 TOKA - — . George Smith Marjorie Palmer Milton Bilderback Melba McBrien Kathaleen Galvin Jack McArthur Dorothy Barnes LaVern Batman ORVILLE GARRETT ‘'Garrett History. Entered G. P. H. S. ’26 from Rillito. Arizona. Hi G 4 ; Football 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Scroll Staff 4 : Toka Staff 4. “That good looking boy from Arizona.” LAVERN BATMAN “Batman History. Mathematics. Languages. Ciceronian 2-3; Hi G 2-3-4; Class Treasurer 4 ; Toka 4 ; Debate 2-3-4. “He speaks for himself—ask Betty.” KATHALEEN GALVIN Kas History. Mathematics. Chorus 2 ; Ciceronian 3; Pythagorean 4. “A good girl—when asleep. MARJORIE PALMER “Dusty Domestic Science. Girls Reserve 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2. “You never can tell about these red haired girls. Elizabeth Fifield Orville Garrett ELIZABETH FIFIELD “Betty Mathematics, Languages. History, Home Economics. Pythagorean 3-4; Ciceronian 2-3; Class Treasurer S ; Girl Reserves 1-2-3-4 ; President of Girl Reserves 3 ; Chorus 1 ; Operetta 4 : Representative to Student Council 2 ; Debate 3-4 : Toka Staff 2; Assistant Editor Toka 3 ; Editor Scroll 4 ; Assistant Editor Scroll 3 : Hi G 3-4 : Dramatics 2-3. “Five foot two--Eyes of blue, but oh what she can do!’ JACK McARTHUR “Jack History. Pythagorean 2-3-4 ; Secretary of Hy Y 4 ; Dramatics 3 ; Boys Glee Club 2-4 ; Knights of the Galloping Goose 3 ; Operetta 4 ; Toka Staff 4. “He has a smile that captivates all hearts. GEORGE SMITH “George Science. Entered G. P. H. S. 25 from Missoula High School, Missoula, Montana. Basketball 4. “A real he-man. MILTON BILDERBACK “Bildor History. Aggies 4 ; Hi G 2-3 ; Baseball 2-3. “The carrot top on first base.” MELBA McBRIEN “Mel History. Entered G. P. H. S. 23 from J. H. S., Jerslyville. Illinois. Pythagorean 2-3-4 ; Girls Reserve 1-2; Hi G 4; Glee CHib 1-3 ; Baseball 4. Why do I like flowers so well? DOROTHY BARNES “Dot Languages. History. Ciceronian 2-3; Pythagorean 4 ; Dramatics 3; Secretary of Class 1-4 : Toka Staff 1 ; Secretary Student Body Association 2. “An artist on the accordian.” 22— £) Frances Wiley Alice Foot berg Harry Barrell Mary Waring Charles Graves Hollister Miller Lela Feldmaier Cline Gustin Fern Collins Catherine Dobhic CATHERINE DOBBIE “Kitty-Louise History, Mathematics. Ciceronian 3; Pythagorian 4; Girls Glee Club 1-3; Girls Reserve 2-3-4 ; Assistant Editor Toka 3 ; Editor Toka 4. “A hard worker and gets results.” FERN COLLINS “Fern” History. Entered G. P. H. S. ’26 from Washington. “A reserve girl but for whom?” CHARLES GRAVES “Chuck” History. Entered G. P. H. S. ’25 from Carton, Illinois. Football 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Track 4. “Fast-----on the basketball floor.” MARY WARING “Polly” Commerce. Entered G. P. H. S. ’24 Salem High School. Pythagorean 3-4. A friend to everybody.” HARRY BARRELL “Harry” Mathematics, History. Pythagorean Club 3 : Hi G 4 ; Boys Glee Club 3: Dramatics 2- 3 : ('lass treasurer 2 ; Operetta 3- 4 ; Class play 4 : Football 4. “Oh. that cute little mustn’t- touch-it.” FRANCES WILEY “Frankie” Home Economics. Shorthand Club 4. “To know is to love her.” ALICE FOOTBERG Alice” History. languages. Entered G. P. H. S. in ’26 from Promise. Oregon. “Where art thou, Alice?” HOLLISTER MILLER “Holly” Mathematics. History. Language . Manager Scroll 4 ; Pythagorean 4 ; Boys Glee Club 4. “Now. we are going to have a Scroll luncheon Thursday.” LELA FELDMAIER “Tubby” Science. Mathematics. History. Girls Reserve 2-3-4 : Pythagorean 3-4 : Girls Glee Club 2. “Letters cowboys?” CLINE GUSTIN “Gloomy” Mathematics. Pythagorean 3-4 : Spanish Club 2 : Knights of the Galloping Goose 3. “And Gloomy killed a bar (bear).” —23— £ 1926 TOKA----— . Nahum Baker Raymond Wade Dora Connor Julian Christiana Dorothy Jewell DOHA CONNOR Dode History. Piano Cluh 4 : Orchestra 3 : Scroll Staff 4 : Toka Staff 4 ; Girls Reserve 4. Mabel’s sidekick. RAYMOND WADE Wade ALICE HARVEY History. Hi G 3-4: Ajrsries 3-4 ; Baseball 2-3-4; Basketball 3-4. An athletics man who is seldom heard. Alice Harvey Charles Russell Lenore McKee Russel Johnsrud Katrina Howard NAHUM BAKER Nim History, Mathematics. Pythagorean 2-3-4 ; Vice President of Class 2 ; President of Class 3 ; Vice President of Pythagorean 3. Oh. those women. Alice CHARLES RUSSELL Buster History. Mathematics. Hi G 2-3-4 ; Pythagorean 4 ; Glee Club 3-4 ; Dramatics 3 ; Jolly Warblers 4 : Operetta 3; Class Play 4 : Football 4 : Baseball 2-3-4 ; Track 2. Jack of all trades—master of some. History. I niruages. Dramatics 3 : Shorthand Club 4 : Operetta 1. Here’s Alice, where's Wyna-fred? LENORE McKEE Lanore History. Operetta 3-4 ; Girls Glee Club 3-4 ; Dramatics 3. A silent drama! KATRINA HOWARD Trina History. Mathematics. Girls Glee Club 1-2; Pythagorean 4; Dramatics 1-2; Music Club 4. An organizer of no little ability. RUSSELL L. JOHNSRUD Rusty History. Mathematics. Ciceronian 3 ; Pythagorean 3-4 ; Dramatics 3 ; Operetta 4 ; Salu-tatorian. Small but see what he has accomplished! DOROTHY JEWELL Dot” History. Shorthand Club 4 ; Pythagorean I : Class Play 4. Albert’s bite sister. JULIAN CHRISTIANA Chris Entered G. P. H. S. ’26 from (’rook County Hitch School. Oregon. We like him and we wish we had known him lonprer. —24— 1926 TOKA——— Grace Patton Fernald Larrimore Margaret Hammerbacher I «? Winetrout Phyllis Wood Ada Shoemake Peter Proctor Cleo Massie Nellie Hays Blanchard Davis ADA SHOEMAKE Skeet History. Ciceronian 2-3 : Girls Reserve 1-2-3-4 : Sophomore Girls Club 2 : Assistant Editor Scroll 3: Assistant Editor Toka S ; Associate Editor Toka 4. I’m not a child; it is just the nature of the reading. BLANCHARD DAVIS Blanchard H istory. Girl Reserves 2-3-4. Miles of Smile.’ NELLIE HAYS Sheriff Domestic Science, History. Languages. Little, but she asserts her rights.” CLEO MASSIE Cleo” History, Commerce. Pythagorean 3; Sophomore Girls Club 2: Operetta 4 : Class Play 4 : Scroll Staff 4 : Baseball 1-2. “The Cleopatra of the school.” PETER PROCTOR Pete Mathematics. languages. Knights of the Galloping Goose 3 : Ciceronian 2-3 ; President Ciceronian 3: Representative to student council 1 : Class President 2; Orchestra 4. He likes ‘chickens in his coop. FERNALD LARRIMORE Larry History, Commerce. The boy with passionate hair.” PHYLLIS WOOD Phyl” History. Ciceronian 2-3 : Pythagorean 2-3-4 : Girls Re- serve 1-2-3 : Sophomore Girl's Club 2 ; Operetta 4 ; Tennis Club 4. Isn’t red hair beautiful? GRACE PATTON Patton History. Girls Reserve 1 : Pythagorean 4 ; Shorthand Club 4 : Vice President Class 4 ; Representative Student Council 3; Secretary Student Body 4 : Business Manager of Girls Basketball Team 4 : Scholarship Medal 2: Valedictorian. Exams don’t worry her her brain is capable of anything.” MARGARET HAMMERBACHER Ham’’ H istory. languages. Class President 1 ; Class Secretary 3 : Assistant Manager Toka 3; Toka Manager 4 ; Scroll Staff 1-4 : Chorus 1 : Operetta 4 : Basketball 3-4 : Pythagorean 3-4 ; Hi G 3-4 ; Baseball 1-2-4. A girl of collossal business ability.” LEE WINETROUT Whiskey- Mathematics. History. Tennis Club 4 : Pythagorean 3-4 : Ciceronian 3 ; Orchestra 3. His name speaks for him.” —25— Louise Holman Terrance Galvin Mabel Ingram Norman Clifton Fay Wilbur Anna Schafers Graythan Sweet land Veinon Coverstone Wayne Jordan Florence Ringuetto MABEL INGRAM “Mabel” Languages. History Girls Reserve ' : Assistant Librarian 4 ; Assistant Editor Toka Staff 5 : Associate Editor Toka Staff 4 : Scroll Staff 3: Glee Club 1 ; Reporter Spokesman o-s. “Waldo—Sappo—nuff sed.” LOUISE HOLMAN “Bobby Commerce. Ciceronian 2-3: Dramatics 1-2: Junior Chamber of Commerce 2: Orchestra 1 : Representative to O. A. C. Typing Contest 3 : President of the Shorthand Club 4. “A business woman.” TERRANCE GALVIN “Terry- Mathematics. History Languages. Ciceronian 2-3 : Pythagorea.i 2-3-4 : Pythagorean Secretary 3 ; Orchestra 3-4 : Ad. Mgr. Scroll 2-3 ; Dramatics 3: Knights of the Galloping Goose 3. What would we do without Terry and his Ford?” ANNA SCHAFERS “Anna- Commerce. Shorthand Club 4. Anna and her little Sedan.” GRAYTHAN SWEETLAND “Gray Home Economics. Commerce. Junior Chamber of Commerce 2: Girls Reserve 1-2; Shorthand Club 4. Efficiency is her middle name.” VERNON COVERSTONE Cover” Languages. History, Science. Pythagorean 2-3-4 : Dramatics 2-3 ; Orchestra 3 ; Vice President of Class 1-3 : Class President 4 : Football 3-4 : Exchange Editor Toka 3. “Our Senior Class President—loved by all. FLORENCE M. RINGUETTE “Florence” Mathematics. Commerce. Girls Reserve 1 ; Pythagorean 4 : Shorthand Club 4 ; Junior Chamber of Commerce 2 : Toka Staff 3-4. “She loves animals - four legged ones.” WAYNE JORDAN History. Aggies 3 ; Operetta 4 ; Senior Class Play 4. “Slow and steady—that’s him.” FAY WILBUR “Fay History. Commercial Club 2; Music Club 4. “The Wild-West Girl.” NORMAN CLIFTON “oh-oh History. Science, Mathematics. Entered G. P. H. S. ’26 from Merlin High School, Merlin, Oregon. Class Play 4. Clinnie, Clinnie Darling! •—26— A Mildred H. Whaley Edna Griffin Calvin M. Bryan Thelma Bryan Alvin Erickson CALVIN M. BRYAN “Cal” History. Hi G 2-3-4; Hi Y 4; Boys Glee Club 3; Operetta 3-4 : Student Body President 4; Football 1-2-3-4; Toka Manager 3: Oratorical Contest 2: Athletic Manager 4 : Class Play 4. “He raves as he goes, and he goes on forever.” Don McKinstry Evelyn Harbeck Karl Bennett Thelma Barrick Harold Mansfield MILDRED H. WHALEY “Millo” History. Pythagorean 4 ; School and Class Debate 4. “Ambition personified.” EVELYN HARBECK “Eve” History. Languages. Girls Reserve 1-2: Ciceronian 2- 3; Pythagorean 2-3 ; Hi G 3- 4 ; Tennis Club 4 : Baseball 1-2-4 ; Class Play 4 : Class Secretary 2 ; Basketball 3-4. “I wonder where Paddy is.” EDNA GRIFFIN “Edna” “Her fact doesn’t belie her character.” DON McKINSTRY “Don” History. Pythagorean 3; Vice President Class 1 ; Dramatics 1-2-3 ; Toka Advertising 1-2-3; Student Council Representative 4. “The Jew.” KARL BENNETT “Bennett” Mathematics. History. Entered G. P. H. S. 26 from Canton. Illinois. Bask-tball 4 ; President Tennis Club 4. “A first class man HAROLD MANSFIELD “Methusalah Mathematics. History. Industrial Arts. Orchestra 2-3 ; Pythagorean 3-4 ; Aggies 3-4 ; Hi Y 4; Scroll 3-4; Class Play 4; Operetta 4; Senior Boys Quartette 4. “How we love to sleep.” THELMA BARRICK “Thelma” History. Girls Reserve 3-4: Commercial Club 2: Glee Club 3. “Studious and ambitious.” ALVIN ERICKSON “Eric” Mathematics. Boys Glee Club 3. “He has excellent taste—in clothes. THELMA BRYAN “T. B.” History. Entered G. P. H. S. '23 from Colusa Union High School. Colusa. California. Glee Club 2-3 ; Dramatic 4 ; Pythagorean 4 ; Music Club 4. “Syncopating musician.” —27— - - 1926 TOKA. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY What was all the noise and confusion in old G. P. H. S. early one September morning in 1922? Nothing, was the answer given by the upper classmen. However, a certain large group of other students disagreed; yes, indeed, for the confusion was none other than that made by a mighty class of people who had just received the name of Freshmen. 1 hese Freshmen started the year right by selecting as their leaders: Margaret Ham-merbacher, president; Don McKmstry. vice-president; Dorothy Barnes, secretary; Mary Colby, treasurer; Peter Proctor, representative to the student council, and Miss Laird, adviser. It was not long until the class had its green and white pennant adorning the assembly hall, had several representatives in athletics, and had won the pennant for Stunt Nile. During their second year, the class chose as their officers: Peter Proctor, president; Nahum Baker, vice-president; Lvelyn Harbeck, secretary; Harry Barrell, treasurer, and Elizabeth Fifield, representative to the student council, and Miss Dennis, adviser. 1 his year was very successful for there were two members debating on the first team and several representatives in athletics. I he return party for the Freshmen was a masquerade. In 1924 the class returned now as Juniors, and organized under the guidance of Miss Hudson, adviser; Nahum Baker, president; Vernon Coverstone, vice-president; Margaret Hammerbacher, secretary; Helen Bunch, treasurer, and Grace Patton, representative to the student council. As Juniors the class enjoyed a number of social affairs among which were: a class hike to Louse Creek, and a class party in November. A great amount of work was put on the stunt for Stunt Nite and, although the Juniors only received second place, their stunt was well presented and proved to be interesting. Watch us next year,” the mighty Juniors said. Again in their third year the class of '26 was well represented in school activities, including baseball, basketball, football and debate. Three school debaters were chosen from the Junior class. One enjoyment of the Juniors was the wicked initiation they gave the poor breshies. However, the Juniors were not too cruel hearted for all Frosh survived the ordeal. The last event of the year concerning the Juniors was the grand initiation they received from the noble Seniors. Then the class left G. P. H. S. looking forward to their last year with pride and joy. Now, in 1925 the mighty students of the class of '26 entered G. P. H. S. for their last year. They had won! 1 hey were victorious! Oh! What a change had taken place since they had caused all the excitement and confusion in 1922. Did anyone say now they were nothing? NO—the class was highly praised upon receiving the name of mighty Seniors. For the last, but by no means the least, year of their time in their high school career, the class chose as leaders: Mrs. Hupe for adviser; Vernon Coverstone, president; Grace Patton, vice-president; Dorothy Barnes, secretary; LaVern Batman, treasurer, and Don McKinstry, representative to the student body council. In the Senior year the class lost none of their fighting spirit and continued winning honors. The Seniors won again the pennant for Scroll subscriptions, and for Toka Snaps, and now had the honor of placing three small pennants with their large one. The Senior class gave the Senior Reception as is the custom, and gave a fine Christmas program which was not only the custom but also a pleasure. Now, as their Senior year draws to a close it is with a sense of pleasure and still regret that they must say “good-bye” to old G. P. H. S. However, the class realizes more than ever just what high school life really means; and though it is not all pleasure the time was well spent, and no one leaves regretting the four years he spent in Grants Pass high school. —28— ■ -=—- 1926 TOKA———■ SENIOR CLASS SONG Here’s to nineteen twenty-six. Now fondly do our spirits dwell. On the thoughts of class-mates dear The friends we love so well. E’en tho’ we must sever To twenty-six we will be true. Striving onward, upward, ever, Toward the right in all we do. Seniors are we, so happy and free. Let us hold fast our golden friendships. True we’ll be ever, faithless no. never. Where ’ere we wander, in the future. Old Grants Pass Hi School, each son and daughter Will keep safe her precious mem’ries. Love ever lingers, clasping fingers. One—nine—two—six—All Hail. 1926 TOKA_= COMMENCEMENT CLASS FLOWER White carnation CLASS COLORS Green and White. CLASS MOTTO “Build for Character, not for Fame.” CLASS PLAY “Adam and Eva” February 24-25 Rivoli Theater BACCALAUREATE SERMON Sunday, May 16, 1926 Reverend C. F. Mosher. Presbyterian Church. CLASS NIGHT Tuesday, May 18, 1926 High School Auditorium COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM High School Auditorium Friday, May 21 —30— ==• -. 1926 TOKA-==n COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Prelude and Processional ... . Orchestra Invocation ...... George H. Gray Salutatory - - - - - Russell Johnsrud Male Quartette Senior Boys Address - - - - - - B. F. Irvine Musical Number ..... Ladies’ Quartette Validictory .... ... Grace Patton Special Music ...... Senior Class Awarding of Medals - ... H. H. Wardrip Presentation of Diplomas - - - W. J. Mishler Postlude - Orchestra —31— —32— Lillian Foabery Secretary Lloyd Schmidt President Elizabeth Coover Rep. to Student Council Eugene Hill Treasurer Helen Spalding Vice-Pres. 3J unions Cecil Harmon Lillian Fosbery Helen Spalding Leslie Kellow Eula Johnson Alden Thompson Mildred Pfrcmmer Arthur Jones Olive Hobson Lewis Stidham Opal Jackson Doris Footberg Lucian Lucas Elizabeth Coover Arthur Youngblood Pauline Hardin Luther Lucas Irene Wyatt John Perry Elsie Harmon Ida Wertz Irving Condit Elizabeth Chapin George Perry Evelyn Jordan Vernon Trimble Lc?la Dodson —34— Eugene Layton Arleta Mossinsrer Florence Matney Lloyd Schmidt Ada Mark Doris Woolfolk Eusrene Hill Ruth Weiland Izetta Barrell William Maxwell Helen Wise Ruth Mosher Carl Metzen Geraldine Johnston Maude Starns Guy Pollard Geneva Olts Gladys Wardrip Gerald Everton Anna Hassett Virginia Reid Orval Jess Elin Hansen Hazel Schmidt Carl Johanson Lillian Harvey Alice Ruttencutter —35— ...... _________________ 1926 TOKA- r —ii— JUNIOR CI.ASS HISTORY In the fall of 1925 a class entered our high school for the third time, this time assuming the role of Juniors. The following officers were elected to guide the class in its school affairs: Lloyd Schmidt, president: Helen Spalding, vice-president: Lilian Fos-bery, secretary: Eugene Hill, treasurer: Elizabeth Coover. representative to the student council, and Miss Landon, adviser. Having, according to tradition, initiated the Freshmen, they felt themselves Juniors in every sense of the word, and endeavored to not only keep up the traditions of the school but to make a name for themselves as well. During the early fall two hikes were held to promote a general friendliness among members of the class. As was the custom, the Thanksgiving program, a short play, was presented by the class. Junior Flunk Day was recognized, and the annual barbecue was given the Seniors. The class has been very successful in being represented in student body activities. They won the Scroll pennant in the contest of the first semester; they had two members on the debate team, two on the school eleven, two on the basketball team. Altogether the class had made a splendid start towards putting over a successful four years of high school life. -t- -t- -X- CLASS POEM It was in the year of twenty-three. When sixty-seven strong. The mighty Frosh from Junior High Joined in the High School Song! We were as green as all the Frosh, And mischief was our heaven. But we’ll reform long, long before We leave in twenty-seven. As Sophs we spread our banner In the year of twenty-four. Though some had fallen by the way Still we numbered sixty-four. Our athletes weren't numerous Though some were on the eleven And we shall have some more before We leave in twenty-seven. Then came the year of twenty-five As Juniors we embarked. Our foolishness had left us And we took all things to heart. We helped to guide the Freshmen In the path that they should tread. And we do what’s in our power So school spirit won’t be dead. If this we have accomplished Through years of odd and even, Then we shall graduate in peace In the year of twenty-seven. Malvin McCarthy Vice-Pres. Bernice Brace Secretary Beryl Conklin President Heloise Opdycke Treasurer Lois Edxerton Rep. to Student Council nplunitim's SOPHOMORE GIRLS Elsie Albright Barbara Andrews Constance Baker Lorenne Bell Marie Boesch Bernice Brace Lucille Buhl Ruth Burkett Helen Colvig Beryl Conklin Lois Edgerton Nellie Fenner Marie Garrett Julia Gigler Dorothy Harper Esther Hawkins Victorine Hiatt Bessie Holland Marion Hood Lois Hussey Hazel Jackson Leona Jones Edithe King Alma Langworthy Mildred Lee Zell a Lee Kathryn MacVicar Helen McCallister Alice McShane Ira Moore Ruth Mosher Heloise Opdycke Leora Patton Opal Porter Helen Ringuette May Sears Ruth Schow Althea Smith Ruth Smith Helen Spalding Evelyn Steele Marie Strack Virginia Tillman Marion Turner Ethel Walcott Buena Wetherbee Anita Winbourn Ardela Richey Coradine McCawley Edna Mills Esther Winters Lois Winters Retha Hunt Lela Dodson Julia Wright Judith Badger Anna 1 repte —38— — _ 1926 TOKA- =y - SOPHOMORE BOYS Benjamin Alberts Evan Anderson Willis Ausland Ronald Beers Mervin Bilderback Jack Blanchard Percy Booth Virgil Bryan Henri Carl Donald Conger Glen Conger Vernon Duncan Lewis Dungey Edwin Dole Charles Ernst Thaddeus Green Dale Griffin John Gustin Richardt Hansen Donald Harmon Emil Harbeck Vernon Hall Ross Johnson Maurice Jordan Robert Lutz Leonard McCann Malvin McCarthy Carl Metzen William Weeks Ronald Neilson Duncan Neilson Douglas Orme Paul Owsley Junior Peters Frank Powers Kenneth Robinson Murral Schow Clifford Sparlin Bruce Smith Holt Wardrip Frank Wilcox Harvey Woodard Ira Woolfolk Herbert Linendoll Donald Griffith —39— 6 = ==r192© TOKA-=-.._ .—■■■ ■ SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The members of the class of ’28, anticipating the joys of their second year, started the new school year right by choosing Miss Riddle for the class adviser, and electing Beryl Conklin, president; Malvin McCarthy, vice-president; Bernice Brace, secretary; Heloise Opdycke, treasurer; and Lois Edgerton, representative to the student council. The Sophomore party for the Freshmen was given shortly after the Senior reception in October. The Freshmen returned the compliment in February with a very unique Valentine party. An especially well rendered program was given by the Sophomores on Washington’s Birthday for the rest of the student body. Hikes to Louse Creek and Jump-off-Joe were taken during the late fall and early winter months. 1 he Sophomores have endeavored in every way to support the student body in its various activities. 1 hey have also tried hard to create a congenial atmosphere among the members of their class; however, the problems or activities of the school were considered before those of the class. -t- -t- -t- THE CLASS OF ’28 Last year as timid Freshmen, We stumbled down the aisles; If we tried to show our wisdom We were met with jeers or smiles. That year is gone forever. We now are Soph-o-mores. With all our worldly wisdom. We tread the high school floors. We are keen in competition. Our loyalty is great. We are full of pep and spirit. We’re the class of ’28. Lois Edgerton ’28 —40— Carl Mosher Leola Mansfield Beatrice Hively George Proctor Rep. to Vice-Pres. President Secretary-Treasurer Student Council if r t s h nt c n - - 1926 TOKA—= . —n- FRESHMAN GIRLS Carol Baldwin Nan Barr Maxine Bennett Maxine Brady Alma Collins Nellie Dodson Mary Durham Martha Eaton Ardath Entriken Bertha Fallin Myrtle Ford Nellie Ford Eva Foster Virginia Fredericks Agnes Gardner Martha Gates Ida Gunter Ruth Hackett Lois Harvey Annie Heller Inger Henrikson Helen Higgins Beatrice Hively Vivian Hobson Ethel Jordan Elsie Koenig Ida Larson Gladys Lloyd Bertha Mansfield Leola Mansfield Sallie Matson Beulah Olson Irene Owsley Alice Phillips Mary Powers Pearl Reynolds Edna Ringuette Harriet Sharp Ernestine Sheldon Nelda Stringer Geraldine Thompson Sylvia Walcott Anna Wisecarver Ruth Gray SUB-FRESHMAN GIRLS Marjorie Knapp Ruth Rimer Laura Wheeler Catherine Wiley FRESHMAN BOYS Elwin Abel Charles Howard Roy Pruitt Oliver Acord • Roscoe Howard James Roberts Robert Allen Manuel Huerta Wayne Ryan Arthur Ayer Herbert Jess James Sharp Charles Baker Albert Jewell Marion Smith James Barrow Bea Kenyon Maynard Sweetland John Brady Joe Klitz Theodore Turner Clayton Brandt Orval Locatell Wilbur Whaley Ernest Brown Lem Massie Frederick WTieat Richard Claudson Lloyd McCurdy Leslie Whitehouse Narvel Cockeram Kenneth McNamara Jack Woolfolk Claude Cox Harold Montague William Young Herbert Dillingham Carl Mosher Clayton Ford Jack Doyle Maurice Moser Robert Brockley Ernest Fletcher Jackson Moulton Richard Claudson Orion Garrett Lawrence Murry Henry Hillis Larry Centner Thomas Palmer Jack Dressel Richard Hendron Glenn Pearson Sylvester Holloway George Proctor SUB-FRESHMAN BOYS Wendell Andrews Velton Haberman Ora Knifong Bernard Brady Lawrence Hunter Paul Lyons Lois Everton Frank Jones Robert Palmer Marion Smith Othel Whitsett —43— — -—- 1926 TOKA - --■ FRESHMAN HISTORY The Grants Pass high school student body was greatly increased in size when over one hundred timid Freshmen began their high school careers under the name of the class of ’29. They organized by electing their class officers, who were: Beatrice Hively, president; Leola Mansfield, vice-president; George Proctor, secretary-treasurer; and Carl Mosher, representative to student council, and Miss Hudson was chosen adviser. A little later they were entertained at a Hallowe'en party given by the Sophomores. 1 hey courteously returned this party afterwards; besides taking several hikes throughout the year. They have done good work this year, and much is expected from them in the years to follow. -t- -t- -t- JUST FRESHMEN “Freshie, Freshie, Freshie.” Is all we Freshmen hear. But you just wait and see What we will do next year— The Freshmen. We’ll make old Grants Pass High School The best its ever been. We’ll make the other classes Wish that they might have been— The Sophomores. And when our third year comes around I he class of ’29 Will always win the contests And make old G. P. shine— The Juniors. And then when we are Seniors With school years almost done We’ll have our happy mem’ries Of our days of Freshman fun— The Seniors. —Vivian Hobson.. Xitcraru MY FLAG 1 here is no sight which so stirs us to patriotism and love for our country as the American flag floating in the breeze. Whv do we love our flag? First, because it stands for everything high and noble. It is the badge of our educational system, for over every public school in the United States may be found the stars and stripes. It means to us protection. Men have gladly given their lives that we might have liberty, and it was this banner that has led them on to victory. Indeed, the colors of our flag bring to our minds the fundamental principles of life. First the red—red is the symbol of vitality. Red is not only symbolic of the life blood that has been shed in defense of our democracy; but also of the fireside flames that make our homes. The blue stands for truth and freedom. Again we find the flag promotes our educational system. This country has ever stood for freedom of thought and speech, and in our schools our minds are so trained that we may become useful citizens of our great country. The white is the emblem of purity. Was our country built only on physical and mental foundations, we should not long be a great power. The words from the greatest book are indeed true. “Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach of any people. Our country was founded for religious freedom and today the United States stands as the greatest Christian nation in the world. The flag on our assembly wall may be but a piece of colored cloth, or it may be a challenge to the highest and best that is in us. Let us strive, then, to keep our land so our flag will ever be: “Flag of the free heart’s hope and home! By Angel hands to valor given; Thy stars have lit the welkin dome. And all thy hues were born in heaven.” Catherine Dobbie -i- -1- -t- HONORS Not long ago a trophy case which the class of ’19 had dedicated to the school, was set up in the lower hall. All sorts of awards could be seen there, cups for Debate, Toka, Scroll and Ciceronian Scholarship. Besides these were pins for expert typists, and as a fitting background for all of these were the colors, blue and white, with the letters “G. P. H. S.” Honors? Yes, for any one to be proud of, but not all that we can work for in high school. Many of us go through high school, so to say, without any awards. Perhaps, however, the greatest reward is the feeling that you have helped old Grants Pass Hi in some way, and that you have set an example, or helped in some work that will bring up the standards in your high school. A loyal supporter of the school has a feeling of pride when his school comes out victorious. We are proud, and justly so, of these trophies in our school, yet these were won by a few students. Need this be any reason for us to feel that we have no reward? Very often the things which are hardest won go unrewarded, or at least so it seems to many. Nevertheless, all may win the reward of self respect, of the honor and good will of the faculty, and all who stand for the highest and best. This is reward and, indeed, one which is worth striving for. Ada Shoemake —46- 6 —------------ — --- 1926 TOKA-= - “NOT FAILURE, BUT LOW AIM IS CRIME” It is said that our greatest sins are of omission rather than commission, that the greatest sinner is the man who has shirked, and left his task to another. Some evade responsibilities because they do not care for advance—for themselves or for others. This class is not worthy of consideration. But there is another class that aims low because of a lack of faith in self, a fear of the unknown, which they allow not only to keep them from attaining their best, but to keep them from making their proper contribution to the progress of their generation. We cannot afford to aim low through fear of failure, for no progress can be made without some gamble with fortune. It sometimes takes several failures to give us the experience necessary for success. According to history those who have lived selfishly in a “slip shod” way, with little or no thought for the future, have failed; while those who have succeeded in life have set a goal and have worked with the utmost diligence to reach the success designated by that goal. What use is there to live if we do not leave the world in a better condition than it was in when we found it? We cannot hope to do great things without first setting our goal or aiming at higher things. Then, when we have reached that goal, we must set another still higher, until at last we reach success. “Not failure, but low aim is crime.” Geneva Olts -t- -i- -t- SUCCESS Success, the thing which we all work for and which we all hope to some day achieve, is based, to a large measure, upon the foundation which is laid in youth. Honesty, integrity, determination, all things which enter into character building, are prime factors in attaining success. Youth is the one and only time to instill these traits in one’s character. Perhaps it is true that “opportunity knocks but once at every man’s door,” if so he who is to receive that opportunity must be in a position to do so immediately and whole-heartedly. A person with a high degree of scholarship must certainly have developed a determination capable of carrying him through difficulties in later life. Certainly the fair play which is developed both in the class room and on the athletic field is a trait of character that will make the future men and women of the business world a group of persons capable of carrying on the affairs of this nation in a manner not only successful, but which also will be an example to future generations. It is the opinion of some that “pull” is necessary to get anyone anywhere in this world. Perhaps it is a help in some instances in getting a start, but unless there is ability to back this start there is no chance of success. While if ability is present there will be little time wasted in finding and making use of it. The person with the character is the person who makes a success in this world. Vernon Trimble —47— === ===- 1926 TOKA--: — —-------= INSPIRATIONAL EFFORTS -t- BLUFF—PURE AND SIMPLE I sat up, half awake, but with a realization that something was wrong. I listened. All was deathly still. But—that’s the kind of atmosphere that freezes the smile on your face. I jumped out of bed and simply flew into Barney’s room. With a wild leap I landed on his bed. “Barney! Barney! I here’s something radically, radically wrong.” I listened intently, scarcely breathing. Sure enough. I heard distinctly a scratching sound down below. It wasn’t Zorab—he’d been chained in his kennel early in the evening. “Barney! Dear Barney! No answer. I tweaked his nose viciously. At that he sat up with great velocity and growled. “What the deuce!” “Ssh! We listened. Again that awful sound was heard. There is something down there,” I whispered. “Burglars!” Barney looked pale, but of course he didn’t act frightened. No man would right before his own sister. Crawling out of bed, he looked at his watch. “Father isn’t in yet,” his voice sounded sort of choked. Then like a flash he grabbed something from a chair and disappeared down the stairs. Barney acts quickly when he’s scared. A moment after, armed with a bed slat and a turkish towel wrapped around my head to stop the shock of a blow, I followed. “He’s in the study, Barney croaked, his red hair fairly bristling. My teeth chattered so that I bit my tongue. “Curses,” I gasped. On and on we went, the distance seeming endless. After an eternity Barney arrived at the door and opened it cautiously. Peering over his shoulder I could dimly see the figure of a man kneeling before the fireplace. Barney hesitated an instant, then drawing something small and bright from his pocket he leveled it at the intruder and shouted. “Hands up.” The man wheeled about sharply and started to move. “Stay where you are,” Barney said grimly and just then a shaft of moonlight shot across the room showing the wicked little weapon clutched in Barney’s hand. The man sneered and started for Barney. Barney trembled. His nerve was giving way. All seemed lost. At this point came a familiar snuffle and snore—the snuffle and snore of a bulldog. Barney almost shouted with relief. “Hold him, sis, till I give the word: The snuffling came some more and a convincing growl from time to time. Our prisoner seemed nonpulsed. “Let me go,” he begged. “I haven’t a thing; didn’t have time. Barney didn’t answer and there we stood, minute after minute. Suddenly a key was fitted into the latch and a familiar step sounded in the hall. “Father.” Barney relaxed and sighed in relief. That moment was his chance, with a slight shuffle our burglar simply evaporated out of the window. “Well, hello, called father as he switched on the lights. “What’s up?” Barney collapsed in a chair and I began. “We woke up, we heard something, we came down to the study, and there was a burglar. Barney pulled out your pistol and said, “Hands up.” “My pistol! Barney, you have been told never to touch it.” Barney laughed nervously. “It isn’t yours, father.” He flung the weapon on the table. Father picked it up, stripping off the silver paper and ejaculated. “Chocolate.” I looked at him blankly. T hen seeing the sheepish expression on his face, father and I laughed heartily. “That was very risky, son,” said Father when he had sufficiently recovered. —48— ■ = 1926 TOKA—--------------------------- = — “I know, but with Zorab there- Zorab! Where is he? Here Zorab. Zorab old chap.” Father and Barney began whistling and looking for the old darling. I shuffled my feet and finally stuttered, “It wasn’t Zorab, I-I snuffled.” “You what?” “I snuffled. I saw Barney shake and I knew he’d buck up if he thought Zorab was in there, so I-I snuffled. It was Barney’s turn to look blank and he did. Father simply sank into a chair and burst into helpless laughter, and after a moment Barney and I joined in. “Sure,” gasped Father slightly recovering, “you can’t beat the Irish one way or another.” Dorothy Barnes. -t- -t- -t- SOUR GRAPES It was a case of pure necessity, nothing less. Starvation stared us in the face, and besides, old man Podgers was the meanest man you ever saw. He wouldn’t even let you look at his old watermelons, much less touch one. Jack and I were nearly a mile from home. We had walked all the way from Aunt Sue’s and, though it was only two o’clock when we left her house, it was now nearly sundown, and another long mile! Whew! home and supper seemed as far away as Jerusalem and we were hot, tired, and hungry. Just over the fence gleamed watermelons, great, fat watermelons. “Bob, it’s old Podger’s field! I dare you to climb over that fence and get us a watermelon.” “W-e-ll, I’m not very hungry for watermelons-------” I began slowly. “Yah-ol’ 'fraid cat, you’re worse ’n a girl,” jeered Jack. “I’m not but you know how mean Podgers is.” But I climbed over the fence and dodged here and there about the patch, trying to find a ripe one. “Jiggers! here comes the old man, Jack sang out. I hastily picked a melon and “jiggered”—in other words, I ran. Turning to glance back I saw Mr. Podgers running after me, a long cane in his hand. I climbed the fence and made off down the road. Jack close behind and Mr. Podgers standing at the fence, swearing and waving his stick at us. I was hot and tired, and the watermelon was heavy. When we reached the first shady spot, we sat down to rest. “Gee, but I’m thirsty and hot.” said Jack. “Let’s eat the watermelon now. Visions of cool, sweet, juicy melom swam before my eyes and I hastily agreed. Jack whipped out his knife and cut it. Our nice watermelon was—green! In fact, the pulp was barely pink. I looked at Jack—Jack looked at me. “Huh!” Said I, disgusted to the core. “I told you I wasn’t hungry for watermelon.” I rose and tramped towards home, hands in my pockets and head held high. And Jack followed. — 49- Mar Y Waring. 6 8cgr-_- . 1926 TOKA — _ U MOONLIGHT AND TAPS Sj The June moon was hanging lazily over the green spires of the firs and sent its rays to reflect shimmeringly from the ever moving ripples of Union Creek. The odor of wood smoke mingled with that of the growing verdure. Above the incessant high pitched tunes of the myriads of mosquitos could be heard the sound of joyous voices singing camp ditties and popular songs. All at once, as if everything had been silenced by the One who controls the Universe, the sounds ceased and a hush fell upon the camp. Across the hundreds of moon-lit “pup-tents, that had been pitched under the massive arms of the giant firs. Through the heavy stillness came the first notes of “Moonlight and Roses.” “The clear resonant notes of the comet came through that thin mountain atmosphere and fell on one’s ears with a soothing, restful sound. After they had passed, they left a strange, brooding calm, a feeling of duty done, and of peace. They seemed to enter to a man’s very soul, and leave a feeling of God’s greatness and a man's humble alliance with the greater things of nature. In a few moments the place seemed deserted. 1 hen the haunting music of “Taps” echoed through the still camp and all was at peace. Buster Russell. -t- -t- -t- TEN FEET ABOVE THE HAY For some time the two Baldwin boys and I had been playing, tunneling, wrestling, jumping, and having a good time in general in the hay in the old barn in Baldwin’s back yard. “Let’s jump from the loft,” suggested John, the older of the two boys. This sounded interesting so up into the loft we went “Here I go,” and John went sailing over the edge of the loft to light in the hay below, roll over several times, and get up saying that it was lots of fun. Rudolph followed and declared it was great sport. My turn came next but I couldn't jump. The distance looked too great. The other boys jumped several times but still I couldn’t leave the loft. Finally John said, “Fraidy, fraidy, scaird to jump,” and Rudolph joined the chorus. This decided me, I would jump or die and maybe die if I jumped, but I didn't care. Maybe, I thought, if I killed myself they would be sorry they had called me names. I got back to the far end of the loft and started for the edge on a run. When I got near enough to see over, my heart failed me. What if I jumped too far and lit against the farther side of the barn? What if I didn’t jump far enough and lit in the potato bin? It looked so far down. My feet stopped but I kept on for the hay in the loft was slick. I could feel myself shooting out into space. I clutched wildly at a beam and as luck would have it I caught hold of it and hung on. Now I was worse off than ever because I couldn’t pull myself back onto the beam and I couldn’t drop because it looked so far to the hay below, so I hung desperately onto the beam, my feet thrashing the air a full ten feet above the hay. I could visualize what would happen when I was forced to drop. I could see my body lying limp on the hay and my spirit drifting out through the realm of darkness, dragons, and ghosts. My lungs went back on me and I couldn't cry out for help. The boys tried to get me to drop. That was useless. I hey tried to pull me back onto the loft That they couldn’t. My terror increased as the minutes slid by. Suddenly Rudolph thought of his father and started for the house crying at the top of his voice. “Hold on a second longer,” came Mr. Baldwin’s voice. I heard a thud, felt strong arms around me and then the light went out. When I came to, I was lying on the hay below. My, how good it seemed to be alive. I looked up at the loft and the drop seemed ridiculously short now. How did I get down? I saw a ladder leaning against the loft close to the spot where I had been hanging. Two days later saw me jumping as fast and as often as the other boys. Harold Mansfield. —go— Actiinttes Athletics THE FOOTBALL REVIEW OF 1925 The football season of 1925 has indeed become but a memory. From a standpoint of winning games, the season was not as successful as it might have been. But when we stop to consider that our coach had to build an entirely new team this year, we cannot help feeling that Grants Pass high has done exceptionally well. The first two games of the season were lost to Klamath Falls and Marshfield by 7-0 and 20-0 scores, while the third game resulted in a 7-7 tie with Ashland. The teams played much better in the next two games, holding the strong Medford eleven to a 20-0 score, and losing a hard fought game to Cottage Grove by a 13-19 decision. On November 7, the blue and white journeyed to Klamath Falls and there suffered the worst defeat of the season by losing 27-0 in a badly played game. The next two games closed the season with victories, Roseburg losing by 6-0, and the eleven from Ashland going home with a 13-10 defeat. This year Mr. Brown was confronted with the loss of almost every letterman, and next year he will face the same problem. But if the school gives the team and coach its support. Grants Pass will surely have a successful year in 1926. SUMMARY OF THE FOOTBALL GAMES OF 1925 Sept. 26 Grants Pass .... 0 Klamath Falls 7 Oct. 10 Grants Pass . 0 Marshfield 20 Oct. 17 Grants Pass 7 Ashland 7 Oct. 24 Grants Pass 0 Medford 20 Oct. 31 Grants Pass 13 Cottage Grove 19 Nov. 7 Grants Pass 0 Klamath Falls 27 Nov. 11 Grants Pass 6 Roseburg 0 Nov. 18 Grants Pass 13 Ashland 10 —54— BASEBALL 1926 Milton Bilderback, Ralph Atterbury, Orville Garrett, Raymond Wade, and Leslie Powell were the experienced fellows who turned out to form the nucleus of our baseball team. A broken finger incapacitated Ralph Atterbury, our hopes for catcher, and the line up was weakened early in the season. Few of the men are able to get by Bilderback’s balls, as he fanned eleven in succession during the first game with Medford. The blue and white is losing an excellent pitcher when Milton leaves us this year. Raymond Wade is the safety in the outfield due to his ability to catch all high flies. The line-up is: Milton Bilderback ... Pitcher Orville Garrett - - - - Third Base Donald Griffin - - - Catcher Leslie Powell ----- Shortstop Buster Russell - - - First Base Raymond Wade - - - - Outfield Carl Johanson - - - - Second Base Dale Griffin ----- Outfield Malvin McCarthy - - - - Shortstop Games Played Grants Pass 1 1, Ashland 6. Grants Pass I 1, Ashland 9. Grants Pass 3, Medford 10. Grants Pass 7, Ashland I I. Grants Pass 2, Medford 3. —55— BASKETBALL REVIEW A small but experienced squad of men reported for basketball this year, and the prospects for a winning team seemed high. But all were playing their first year for Grants Pass, having come here from other schools, and the task of forming a quintette with perfect team work was a hard one indeed. Lack of teamwork and a weakness in basket shooting were the causes of our defeats. The preliminary games were easily won, but when the conference games were played, the weaknesses of the team were manifested. Although Grants Pass always put up stiff opposition, every game was lost, but lost by a small score. As this is only the second year for this sport in our school, a much better team can be expected in the future. The blue and white showed that they could play basketball with any of them, and with lettermen back for next year’s team, we can look forward to better results. 1 = 1926 TOKA—==- . —56— GIRLS’ BASKETBALL With but three veterans from last year around which to build the team, the prospects of a championship squad were rather dim. However, the coach and the abundance of material with which she had to work settled down to business and soon a team was ready to take part in the season’s contests. During the holidays the team played the alumni and won by a small margin of two points. The alumni, as loyal assistants, gave the team several good practice games, thus increasing their efficiency in basket shooting, and their team work. The record of this season indicates that it was one spent in preparation for better teams in the future, and one during which old Grants Pass high school spirit was always uppermost in the minds of the players. Although the girls lost many times, their playing was “fight” from the sound of the first whistle until the end of the game. Pep, enthusiasm. and co-operation characterize this team, and the school may well regard it with pride. The line-up was: Florence Matney, center; Melba McBnen, side center; Evelyn Harbeck, forward; Helen Spalding, forward; Geraldine Johnston, forward; Cathryn Wheal, guard; Margaret Hammerbacher, guard; Sylvia Walcott, guard; Miss Lewis, coach; Grace Patton, Athletic manager. —67— ===== ==-1926 TOKA — _ - TENNIS CLUB An idle and almost forgotten court on the school grounds suggested many possibilities for a tennis club this spring. Accordingly, Miss Riddle and fifteen interested persons soon organized the administrative department with Karl Bennett as president and Evelyn Harbeck as secretary-treasurer. The elimination tournaments were held at once, and Irving Condit, Leslie Kellow, Charles Graves, Karl Bennett, Phyllis Wood and Evelyn Harbeck were chosen to represent the school. The plans for the future include tournaments with Albany, Medford, Ashland and Roseburg, in which the men will play two sets of doubles, and four sets of singles, and the women will play one set of doubles, and two sets of singles. -t- -t- -1- GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL When the winter noon hours became too monotonous, a group of girls, five seniors, four juniors, ten sophomores, and twenty freshmen, got together and formed a volley ball club. Under the careful management of Katrina Howard, the club held sufficient candy sales to purchase all necessary equipment. The purpose of this club is not that of inter-class rivalry, but rather that of good fellowship and good sportsmanship among the girls of all classes. It is to be expected that in the future, with all equipment purchased and such strong underclass membership, that this club will become one of the foremost in girls athletic activities. -t- -t- -t- GIRLS BASEBALL The Freshman-Sophomore game, which was won by the Sophomores by a score of 23-25, opened the girls’ baseball season. Shortly after this the Freshmen defeated the Seniors, the score being 1 6-9. Again the Sophomores proved too strong for their Freshman opponents when they won by the small margin of one point, the score this time being 23-22. Only one inter-scholastic game was played, and this Rogue River took by a 1 3-3 score. The lineup: Maxine Bennett ----- Pitcher Sylvia Walcott - - - - Second Base Margaret Hammerbacher - - Catcher Nellie Ford ----- Third Base Cathryn Wheat ------ Short Julia Wright ------ Fielder Thelma Bryan ------ Short Wynafred Gaston - - - - Fielder Marjorie Knapp - - - - First Base Katrina Howard ----- Fielder -t- -1- -t- Silence is a wonderful trait, especially when one has nothing to say (Calvin Bryan). -t- -t- -t- Cecil Harmon: “Who was Homer?” John Brady: “He was the guy Babe Ruth made famous.” -t- -t- -t- You say he plays a one-string instrument in a church. Yes, he pulls the bell rope. -t- -t- -}- Absent-minded business man as he kisses his wife: “Now. dear, I will dictate a couple of letters.” IMiati' LaVern Batman Geneva Olt Mia Humphrey Mildred Whaley Elizabeth Fiheld Coach DEBATE Grants Pass debaters this year have secured the district championship of Southern Oregon, and in so doing have won the opportunity to participate in the interdistrict and perhaps state debates. The debate teams for G. P. H. S. in the district meets were: LaVern Batman and Geneva Oils, affirmative; and Elizabeth Fifield and Mildred Whaley, negative. The first contest with the Ashland teams, winners of the state championship last year, were won by the local debaters in both instances. In the next debate with Phoenix, Grants Pass was again victorious. The success in these debates gives assurance of bright prospects for coming debates. The untiring effort of Miss Helen Humphrey, debate coach, has made possible the success of our debate teams. Considerable interest was manifest during inter-class debates. The Juniors defeated the Seniors, and the Sophomores won the decision from the Freshmen. The Cramer debate cup will be awarded to the team which wins the next decision. -t- -I- -1- FORENSICS Grants Pass High is greatly honored by the installation of a chapter of the National Forensics League in the school. 1 he organization is for the purpose of promoting interest in public speaking and debating and will play an important part among other clubs of the high school when completely organized. Students who have manifest sufficient interest in forensic activities to merit such a reward, will be granted life membership in the League. Music CHORUS CLASS The school year of 1925-26 has been a very successful one for the music department. With the splendid cooperation between Miss Sanders and the students, a great deal has been accomplished. Some of the types of pieces studied by the Chorus Class this year are: Popular songs, negro songs, and the revised editions of famous masterpieces. Jolly Winter” by Vincent. “Song of the Night” by Sheubert, “Springsong” by Lohr, and The Voices of t'le Woods” by Rubenstein. are characteristic of the work done. 1 he Chorus has appeared before the student body upon several occasions, and has each time delighted those present with its presentations. I hose students who are returning next year are already anticipating with enthusiasm the Chorus Class, while the Seniors are regretting that they cannot be present also. -X- -I- -t- Bud: “Why do you have such red hair?” Leslie K.: ‘‘When I was a baby my mother left me out in the rain and it rusted.” —62— BOYS’ CHORUS The boys’ chorus was very small this year due to the fact that other classes conflicted with the period set aside for chorus practice. In spite of this fact. Miss Sanders and the small group of boys produced some very excellent work. They studied negro minstrels, folk songs, ballads, humorous compositions, and college songs. To this class the operetta, “Once in a Blue Moon.” is indebted for its splendid male chorus, and many of its solo parts. In addition, the class divided into class quartettes and trios which furnished music for several occasions. Virgil Hull did solo work for both the senior play and the operetta. -t- -t- -t- Mr. Mishler: “I suppose the cook does all the heavy work at your house?” Mr. Wardrip: “Oh no, not all. My wife makes all the bread, cakes, and pies.” -t- -t- -1- Phyll: “Where are you going to eat?” Marjorie: “Let’s eat up the street.” Phyll: “Aw no, I don’t like asphalt.” ORCHESTRA Due to the large student membership in the town band, this winter, the orchestra was small in number, as most of the music students could not spare the time for both organizations. However, the orchestra did some good work during the year. Among the selections most enjoyed were: Selections from Carmen, and “Celebrated Minuet” from First Symphony. T he chief public performance of the orchestra was in November, when it assisted in the production of the operetta Once in a Blue Moon.” -t- -t- -t- Aviator: “Horay! I’ve discovered it at last.” Jack Me.: “Discovered what?” Aviator: “Perpetual motion. I can’t stop this thing.” —64— THE MUSIC CLUB In the early part of 1925 a music club was organized under the name of a Piano Club.” Miss Sanders was adviser, and the following officers were chosen: Alice Thompson. president; Elin Hansen, vice-president; Virginia Reid, secretary. The club was originally intended only for those who played the piano, but gradually its membership included anyone interested in music. Meetings were held once a month, and some of the programs presented included the themes of Indian Music,” “Spring Music,” “Imitative Music. and Sousa. It is hoped that this club will be but the beginning of a much bigger and better club next year. -t- -t- -1- LaV’ern; “Why was the Medieval Period called the Dark Ages? Betty: “Search me.” LaVern: “Because there were so many knights.” —66— (Orqarttzatttms 1 THE AGRICULTURAL CLUB The Agriculture Boys, or the Aggies as they are more commonly known, have lived up to their reputation of being the busiest boys in school. Under the guidance of Mr. Edwards the boys have made a complete success of every undertaking. This year the club had a very good basketball team which played at least one game a week during the entire season. Some of their opponents were the Hi-V’s. the De-Molays, the Epworth League, the high school second team, and the Medford Agriculture Club. The social functions of the organization included the cafeteria luncheon given for the State Agriculture Supervisor, and the State Agriculture Teacher Trainer; the dinner for the Hi-Y’s; and the feed for the Medford club. The last event of the year will be their attendance at the annual Smith-Hughes week-end at O. A. C. -X- -X- -t- CHEMISTRY YELL Lab quizz; Sudden fizz; Spill it on the floor! Kill ’em Chloride, Borium, Chlorine, H. 2 S. O. 4! —68— p SHORTHAND CLUB The purpose of the organization of this club was that of friendly democracy among the girls of the first and second year shorthand classes. That efficiency and pleasure can be profitably combined has been illustrated repeatedly by these girls. Young women everywhere in industry have recognized the value of professional end recreational organizations, so this club will furnish, in the future, a basis upon which its present members can build other business clubs with good organization. Miss Henry has seen the need of this sort of a club f r girls who plan to enter the business world within a short period, and she has incot poi nted accordingly into its foundations the fundamentals of successful group friendship and co-operation. -t- -I- -t- Carl I otten (in typing class): “Say, Virgil, what system of typing do you use?” Virgil Hull: “The Bibical.” Carl: How do you do it?” Virgil: “Seek and ye shall find.” -t- -t- -t- Cleo: “I ask nothing for myself, only give my mother a son-in-law.” —69— HI-G While the Hi-G club has not been as actively engaged in social and other activities this year as in the past two years, interest in this organization has not weakened. The fact that many students have been admitted because they have earned letters this year in athletics or debate indicates that the club has increased in its influence of encouraging participation in activities. This club was organized two years ago as an honorary society whose membership is limited to those who have earned a “G” in athletics or in the forensic field. In the regular course of its meetings the business of the organization is transacted and a social time enjoyed. Growing interest in high school activities in the future will be accompanied by the growth and influence of the Hi-G Club. -t- -t- -t- Dentist: “Pardon me a moment. I must have a drill.” Cleo: Heavens! Can’t I even have a tooth pulled without a rehearsal?” -t- t- -t- Miss Horning: Why is a lobster red?” Eve: It makes him blush to see the Salad Dressing.” —70— r PYTHAGOREAN SOCIETY The Pythagorean Society had for its officers this year: Malcolm Hillis, president: Alice Thompson, vice-president; Mary Waring, secretary: Cecil Harmon, treasurer, and Miss Hudson, Miss Riddle, and Mr. Nickol, advisers. This society is composed of sixty students who have taken or are taking second year mathematics. The membership this year has greatly increased. Many good times have been had by the club members. The first event was a “Trip Around the World” from which a great deal of pleasure was derived, especially the places where they stopped en route. A party was held at the school in February, and the evening spent in playing “Hearts Are Trumps.” An annual hike closed the season’s activities. -t- -t- -t- Hollister: “Would you rather lose your money or your life?” Don Me.: My life. I’m savin’ my money for my old age.” -t- -t- -t- Art Jones: “Gimme a bite of your apple.” Vernon Hall: “Wait a minute, until I come to the worm.” —71— A GIRL RESERVES The I ri-Y or Girl Reserves organized early in October under the leadership of Virginia Reid, president; Beryl Conklin, vice-president; Ruth Smith, secretary-treasurer, and Miss Jones, adviser. A party for the Freshman girls started the organization on its year’s work. Work was confined to the school until Christmas, when baskets were given to the needy. The Big Sister movement was formed after mid-term for the purpose of assisting the incoming sub-Freshman girls. Each new girl had two Big Sisters who helped her arrange her schedule and get acquainted with her new surroundings. One Big Sister was a Senior girl and the other was a Junior girl. The Big Sisters immediately gave their newly adopted little sisters a “Kid Party.” 1 he outstanding endeavor of the Tri-Y’s this year is to equip an attractive rest room, which will be presented to the school for the use of every girl. -t- -t- Geneva: “I want some lard.” Butcher: “Pail?” Geneva: “Oh, does it come in different shades?” HI-Y CLUB Although the Hi-Y was organized at the close of last year, it is rapidly growing and winning a place among other school organizations. Regular business and social meetings are held each week. The Hi-Y is a high school boys’ Y. M. C. A. organized for the purpose of helping boys physically, mentally and morally. I he Hi-Y basketball team has been victorious in most of the games played with other clubs. This club was also sponsoring the Older Boys’ Conference which was to have been held here. lhe officers for this year are: Calvin Bryan, president; Vernon Trimble, vice-president; Jack McArthur, secretary, and Eugene Layton, treasurer. -1- -t- -t- “I played a round of golf with my wife yesterday.” “Which won?” Say, how many wives do you think I have?” -t- -1- -t- Connie: You say you are from London? That would make you a Londonite, wouldn’t it? By the way, may I use your lipstick again?” Marjorie: Yes, and you say you are from Paris? —73— 1 Dora Conner Cecil Harmon Orville Garrett Geneva Olts Vernon Trimble Mrs. Hupe Margaret Hammcrbacht r Cleo Massie Elizabeth Fifield Hollister Miller Harold MansfMd Dorothy Harper Robert Lutz Lois Edgerton Beryle Conklin THE SCROLL The Scroll, the bi-monthly publication of the Grants Pass high school, has completed its fifth season successfully. The editorial staff was headed this year by Elizabeth hifield, and the managerial staff by Hollister Miller. The staff this year has tried to make the Scroll better than ever and feels it has succeeded. T he motto and aim of the Scroll this year was “Co-operation. ’ The editor and manager were chosen at the end of school in May, 1925, and work was begun immediately, publishing one issue during the first week of the fall semester. As a remembrance to the school the Scroll gave a silver loving cup to the class receiving the highest percentage of subscriptions. This award will be the goal of the various classes in subscription campaigns in the future. —74— Ada Shoemake Bernice Brace Jack McArthur Geneva Olt Vernon Trimble Virginia Reid Orville Garrett LaVern Batman Mis Jones Ida Wettz Catherine Dobbie Margaret Hammerbacher Lloyd Schmidt Dora Conner Harry Barrell Don McKinstry Connie Baker TOKA The staff of the high school annual, after weeks of organization and labor, now presents to the student body the nineteenth volume of “Toka.” The publication of this annual would never have been possible if support and cooperation had not been forthcoming from the student body at large. Much of the typing and art work was completed by students not included in the personnel of the staff. The editor, Catherine Dobbie, and the manager, Margaret Hammerbacher, were chosen from the Senior class. For training advantages many members were selected from under classes, so that their work may improve with experience. The students should regard this annual as a summary of their year’s activities and achievements. —75— oOBCraGtS3 —91— ncictu ONCE IN A BLUE MOON The Operetta, Once in a Blue Moon” was successfully produced the later part of November under the direction of Miss Sanders. Constance Baker and Phyllis Wood, as Sylvia and Leatrice. daughters of Mrs. Montgomery, Virginia Reid, were charming young ladies. George, Howard Knapp, played opposite Sylvia and was a delightful lover. Margaret Hammerbacher played the part of Betty Morton, a guest at the Montgomery home, and was a credit to her father. Harold Mansfield. Billy Maxwell, Calvin Bryan, finally won the hand of Betty. Cleo Massie, a maid, and Harry Barrell as a Chinese servant carried on an interesting conversation. Other members of the cast who deserve special mention were Virgil Hull, Betty Fifield, and Wayne Jordan. The chorus of boys’ and girls’ voices was chosen from the music department of the school. Beautiful costumes and effective lighting added much to the beauty of the scenes. -t- -t- -t- AG LUNCHEON With Mr. Elliot, state director of vocational education, and Mr. H. H. Gibson, state Smith Hughes Teachers Trainer, as guests, the Ag Club served a cafeteria luncheon last December. The menu was sandwiches, pie and coffee, and the motto for the meal was eat all you want. After the luncheon both Mr. Elliott and Mr. Gibson made short and interesting speeches. -t- -t- -t- PYTHAGOREAN HIKE The Pythagorean Club, true to its reputation as the most active organization in school, held a hike on October 10. Harkness Riffle had been chosen as the destination and as soon as every one arrived a supper, consisting of the things that made wemer-roasts famous, was served. After supper a pleasant hour was spent around the fire before the members started for home. Everyone reported a good time and expressed a desire to go again. -78- —. 1926 TOKA-===r - — KLEVER KARNIVAL The girls having been defeated in the Scroll contest, showed that they were good losers by giving a carnival to the boys in the high school gymnasium on March 20. Visiting the various booths was the chief attraction during the early evening. Later skating, various races, and stunts were enjoyed until a program was given in the assembly, after which refreshments of hot dogs and coffee were served. Another novel party this year was the one given by the Pythagorean boys to the girls on March 27. In the gym many tables arrayed with score cards and heart dice were presided over by many enthusiastic Pythagoreans. The boys showed originality in refreshments which were thoroughly enjoyed. -t- -t- -t- PYTHAGOREAN ROUND THE WORLD PARTY The Pythagoreans satisfied their desire to do something different by having a Round-The-World-Party. The whole crowd assembled at the high school and forming into three groups they visited various houses all evening. As a fitting ending for this enjoyable affair they all assembled again at the Cave Shop where refreshments were served. -t- -t- t FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomore class was entertained by the Freshman class on February I 7. 1926. The lower hall was the scene of many games during the first part of the evening. Later a program was given in the assembly consisting of a piano solo by Agnes Gardner, a recitation by Herbert Jess, an impersonation by Ernestine Sheldon, a violin duet by Mary Durham and Geraldine I hompson, accompanied by Ruth Hackett at the piano. A picture “Gathering of the Nuts” was then posed by various Freshmen girls and Sophomore boys. This was followed by an impersonation by Ruth Gray. The closing number was a skit given by some Freshmen girls and boys. Refreshments were served in the upper hall consisting of ice cream and cake. The Sophomores acknowledged that it was the best party this year, barring, of course, the one they gave the Freshmen. -t- -t- -t- AG CLUB’S MEDFORD ENTERTAINMENT With the dual purpose of having a good time and building a spirit of friendship between Grants Pass and Medford Ag clubs, our boys entertained the Medford fellows Friday, February 5. A double header basketball game furnished the entertainment for the visitors. After the games had been played, refreshments of cake and home-made ice cream wrere served. During the progress of the meal several fine talks were made by the Grants Pass and Medford fellows. -t- -t- -t- JUNIOR HIKE “When do we eat” was thought, and spoken by each and every one of the fifteen members of the class of ’27 who hiked to Louse Creek on October 10. After several bonfires were built the gang did great justice to the feed. Various games having been played and snaps taken, the tired, but happy, group started home. —79— ------ =r 1926 TOKA_==r ==: SENIOR RECEPTION The Senior Reception, an annual event, was given at the high school October 1 7, 1925. The faculty and many students, including those graduating from 1918 to 1925, were present. A grand march and get acquainted hour were held the first part of the evening, and following this a program was given in the assembly. The Senior Boys Quartette sang “Sweet Adeline” and “That Old Gang of Mine” while representing football men preparing for a football game. A child-life recitation given by Ada Shoemake preceded a pianologue “Katy Did” given by Grace Patton and Alice Thompson. Elizabeth Fifield gave a reading in the Dutch dialect. A clever Scotch skit, “A Wee Doech and Doris,” was then given by three boys and three girls accompanied by Dorothy Barnes on an accordian. The concluding number was a short play entitled “Raising the Price of Butter.” 1 his was given by Senior boys who took the parts of old women. This enjoyable affair was concluded with refreshments of punch and wafers served in the upper hall. -t- -t- GIRL RESERVE RECEPTION Just following the Senior reception a party was given the Freshman girls. Games were played in the music room where later a program was given consisting of several skits given by various groups in the Girl Reserve. The party adjourned after refreshments of punch and wafers were served. -t- -t- -t- SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN PARTY On Friday, October 30, the Sophomores gave the Freshmen a delightful party in the high school gymnasium. The hall was artistically decorated in Orange and Black. After playing several games, the lights went out and Constance Baker, dressed as a ghost, told a ghost story with her hearers sitting in a circle around her. The guests then lined up and were served refreshments of ice cream and wafers. Many members of both classes and the faculty were present. -t- -t- -t- GIRL RESERVE KID PARTY At mid-year the Girl Reserves entertained the Sub-Freshmen girls with a Kid Party. The Music room, for the first time in its career saw a most peculiar group of big-little girls appearing to be about five years old and wearing short dresses, half-socks and hair bows and who were playing such games as “London Bridge is Falling Down.” After these games had been played awhile, a program was given in the assembly which began with a welcome to the new girls by the president, Virginia Reid; a vocal solo by Wynafred Gaston, accompanied by Nan Barr; an impersonation by Virginia Reid preceeded the closing number which was an appropriate skit called “Keeping House.” The cooking room was then allowed the privilege of seeing this queer group and it in turn treated every girl with an ice cream cone. —80— 6 'ft a ’24 Henry Alberts At home Grants Pass, Ore. Eli Allen Employee Grants Pass, Ore. Lucy Allen Student, College of Pacific Stockton. Calif. Paul Allen Employee North Bend, Ore. Edythe Andrews Student, State Normal Monmouth, Ore. Arthur Bailey At home Grants Pass, Ore. Donald Barnes Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Edna Batman Student. Nurse’s Training Eugene, Ore. Chester Britten Student, Dental College Portland, Ore. Clarice Bunch Mrs. Hott Grants Pass, Ore. Iris Burns Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Doris Condit Student, Willamette U. Salem, Ore. Drea Conroy At home Medford, Ore. Bernice Coon Courthouse Grants Pass, Ore. Eleanor Cougle Mrs. King Oakland, Cal. George Cougle At home Williams, Ore. Dessie Coover Student, Nurse’s Training Detroit, Mich. Nettie Coover Student Ypsilanti. Mich. Bertram Courtney Student Spokane, Wash. Garrett Crockett At home Merlin. Ore. Lewis DeGenault Student, 0. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Shirley Dellinger Employee. S. P. Grants Pass, Ore. Chester Edgerton Student, linotype school Spokane, Wash. Dorthea Egger At home Medford, Ore. Louise English Teacher, Behnke Walker Portland. Ore. Ethel Hagen Teacher Portland. Ore. Carol Hussey At home Merlin. Ore. Phillip Hussey At home Merlin, Ore. Irene Jay Norton Allen Grants Pass, Ore. Donald Jordan Associated Oil Grants Pass, Ore. Lois Kincaid Rowells Grants Pass, Ore. Clara Loughridge At home Wilderville, Ore. Eric McCann Sailor U. S. Navy Carl Oestreich Student. School of Mines Colorado Elsie Patton Dr. Stearns’ Office Grants Pass. Ore. Blaine Pruitt At home Grants Pass, Ore. Zelda Rader Mrs. Ray Jones Bakersfield, Calif Virginia Roy Student Pacific U. Forest Grove, Ore. Alberta Shoemake Emplyee Yreka, Calif. Bessie Sirls Mrs. Keith Edgerton Grants Pass, Ore. Helen Smith First National Bank Grants Pass, Ore. Edith Spalding Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. LeRoy Stephens Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Theodore Steiwig At home Merlin, Ore. Hayden Tucker Employee Portland, Ore. Waldo Tucker Southern Pacific R. R. Grants Pass, Ore. Vera Wilbur Student. U. of O. Eugene. Ore. Mintie Wilhelm Student. Bible School Eugene. Ore. Arleta Myers Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Lucile Hayes At home Bisbee, Ariz. Lee Houck Deceased —82- ----1926 TOKA— ’25 LaVern Jess Highway department Grants Pass, Ore. Doris Lowdon Nurses’ Training School Eugene, Ore. Bertha Ford At home Grants Pass, Ore. LaVern Herron Employee, Sample Store Grants Pass, Ore. Merle Griffin Claus Schmidt Grocery Grants Pass, Ore. Dorothy Zimmerman Horning's Shack Grants Pass, Ore. Louise Everton At home Grants Pass, Ore. Allegra Ausland Student, Normal School Fresno, Calif. Marie Harbeck Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Erwin Trumbly Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Frank Day Employee Fresno, Calif. Cora Handle Employee Salem, Ore. Ruby Varner At home Grants Pass, Ore. Wade Harmon Western Union Grants Pass, Ore. Inez Fulk Mrs. Sowell Kerby, Ore. Ruth Harmon At home Grants Pass, Ore. Lloyd Morrison At home Grants Pass, Ore. Lawrence Meeks Employee Grants Pass, Ore. Anna Henrikson Employee San Francisco, Calif. Marjorie Snider Student Monmouth, Ore. Lawrence Schmidt Employee Grants Pass. Ore. Barbara Hofmeister At home Spokane, Wash. Ashby Fulk At home Kerby, Ore. William Breitmayer At home Grants Pass, Ore. Juanita York Mrs. Virgil Shultz Rogue River, Ore. Bertha Gigler Student, State Normal Monmouth, Ore. Raymond Walker Student Walla Walla, Wash. Lewis Wyrick At home Grants Pass, Ore. Blanche Daws Water Office Grants Pass, Ore. Bonnie Pollard At home Wonder, Ore. Richard I awton At home Grants Pass. Ore. J. Milton Whorley Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Helen Mattlson Nurses training Glendale, Calif. Elizabeth Wood Student, O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Melvyn Cardw’ell Student. O. A. C. Corvallis, Ore. Aubrey Walker Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Lorraine Bennett Capitol Building Salem. Ore. Ruth Newman Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Donald Neilson At home Grants Pass, Ore. Milton Green Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Dorothy Lundburg Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Gentry Wyatt At home Grants Pass, Ore. Fred Daws Southern Pacific R. R. Grants Pass, Ore. Catherine Carrell At home Grants Pass, Ore. Gladys Woodruff At home Ferrydale, Ore. Rodney Rusk Student. U. of O. Eugene. Ore. Albert Smith Three C’s Lumber Co, Grants Pass, Ore. Norma Trumbly Student, U. of O. Eugene, Ore. Ruth N. Flint Emanuel Hospital Portland, Ore. Wayne Jordan At home Grants Pass, Ore. Lucile Meeks Ye Cave Shoppe Grants Pass, Ore. 83— A Dorothy Campbell Edith Ayer Virginia Rengstorff Kenneth Anderson Sydney Young Patricia Gale Hugh House Louise Fallin Marjorie Romig Curtis Cole Effie Patton Wendell Grout Aletha Porter Wilma Sheeley John Hendren Flora Gillott Jean Herron Demonte Seybold Howard Rimer Eula Langley Louise Howard Frances Bahm Howard Knapp Louis Ringuette Martha Wright Eleanor McReynolds Stanley Lawton Robert Starns Rebecca Dalrymple Marie Harbeck 1926 TOKA Grants Pass Bakery At home At home Mrs. Garrett Crockett Grants Pass Creamery At home Student. U. of O. Dancing School, Stenographer Oregon A. A. A. Office Employee Mrs. Lewis Wyrick At home Student, Dental School At home At home Ye Cave Shoppe Student, Monmouth Student, U. of O. At home Student, Behnke-Walker At home At home At home Student, Monmouth Grants Pass, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Eugene, Ore. Hollywood, Calif. Grants Pass, Ore. San Francisco, Calif. Grants Pass, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Portland. Ore. Grants Tabs, Ore. Grams Pass, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Monmouth, Ore. Eugene, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Portland, Ore. Merlin, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Los Angeles, Calif. Monmouth, Ore. At home At home Employee Student, O. A. C. At home At home Student, Nurses Training School Student, O. A. C. Grants Pass, Ore. Grants Pass, Ore. Monrovia, Calif. Corvallis, Ore. Grants Pass. Ore. Grants Pass. Ore. Corvallis, Ore. —84- JVntograpljs Ab ert iscnuntts We wish to express our appreciation to the advertisers who so liberally supported the Toka Staff in their efforts to publish this annual. - =-1926 TOKA- Perfed HALF-TONE —and— Line Engraved PLATES For the Printing Tress Hicks-Chatten Engraving Co. The Stamp of Quality 45-4th Street, Portland, Oregon - 1926 TOKA_==- - WELLWORTH VARIETY STORE Toys, Notions Chinaware Office Stearns Bldg., Grants Pass Phones: Office 21-J: Res. 21-L DR. C. L. OGLE. JR. Physician and Surgeon Surgery - Medicine - Diagnosis Complete X-ray Equipment Dental X-ray DR. W. W. WALKER Dentist Masonic Temple Building Grants Pass, Oregon TOURIST GROCERY Confections and Croceries Also Home of the Milk Shimmy L. A. Ringuette Phone 121-R WESTERN UNION W. E. Newcombe, Manager The PRINCIPLE BARBER SHOP We Worl( to Please P. A. DeGenault E. P. Bureau PROGRESSIVE PIANO SCHOOL Clara Tuttle Fenton State Accredited Teacher Phone 219-R 656 N. 6th St. M. CLEMENS The Rexall Store N. 6th St. Grants Pass, Ore. FASHION GARAGE P. B. HERMAN Realtor 105 S. Sixth St. Grants Pass. Ore. W. S. MAXWELL CO. Phone 520 Grants Pass, Ore. DR. CON M. DURLAND Dentist Flanagan Building Phone 265 THE HAT SHOP Exclusive Milliner Art Needle Goods LLOYD MANUEL New and Used Goods 304 South Sixth St. Phone 524-R - = 1926 TOKA-==y - GUARANTEED JORD USED CARS Through contact with the previous owners, the Ford Dealer is in a position to give you the exact history of used cars he sells. He knows when the car was first sold; who has owned it; how far it has been driven; and what treatment it has had. Naturally, with all this information available, your investment is absolutely safe. —SEE— C. A. WINETROUT Authorized Ford Dealer South Sixth Street Grants Pass, Oregon —91— - - 1926 TOKA 7 - “The life and soul of science is its practical application.” Lord Kelvin. PHE competent man or woman in modern professional life not only understands the scientific principles upon which his chosen vocation is based, but also knows how to apply those prin-c'ples in humun service. True education con bines theory and practice and its goal is service. Oregon’s Land-Grant College is dedicated to “SCIENCE FOR SERVICE” The Experiment Station and the Extension Service specialize in the application of science in every-day life. Training of youths for leadership in fields vital to Oregon industry, business, home end cor'menitv life is provided by resident instruct'on in the follow:ng technical schools, all offering work leading to the bachelor’s degree and most of them granting the master’s or professional degrees: AGRICULTURE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMERCE ENGINEERING FORESTRY HOME ECONOMICS MILITARY SCIENCE MINES PHARMACY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION The SCHOOL OF BASIC ARTS ANI) SCIENCES gives the foundation training upon which technical specialization is built and in addition, together with the departments of Industrial Journalism, the Library. Physical Education, and the Conservatory of Music, provides the general and liberal training essential to personal culture and civic efficiency. For catalogue and information write to THE REGISTRAR Oregon Agricultural College CORVALLIS NYAL’S Family Remedies —ARE COOD FOR YOU National Drug Store Phor.e 35-R J. A. Slover. Manager — 92— ==-1926 TOKA-=V In a few short years many members of the present Student Body will be members of Chambers of Commerce and other civic Organizations. Our best citizens are those who take active interest in such work and you should look forward to this as part of your life work. Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce Basket Grocery Emil Gebers Phone 9-J Grants Pass, Oregon Best Grocery Store in Ton n WHY PAY MORE? Opposite Postoffice The City Market Why? MEATS OF QUALITY BEST OF SERVICE REASONABLE IN PRICE Phone 52 BEST EQUIPPED MARKET IN ORECON - ===- 1926 TOKA-------— - EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN EVERYTHING FOR CAMPERS EVERYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN —at— CRAMER BROS. Pioneer Hardware Store THE GREATEST ASSET To Good American Citizenship is our Public and High Schools THE UNION LUNCH Particular SHOE Repairing for Particular People Twenty-five years experience in the building of ladies’ fine shoes GOODYEAR SHOE SERVICE SHOP 107 South Sixth Street Phone 89 The World's Lowest Priced High Grade Car The STAR Car—Tomorrow’s Car Today SMITH GARAGE Phone 65 Service With a Smile WE SPECIALIZE IN ELGIN WRIST WATCHES Just the present for the Grads—Will last a lifetime LETCHER SON Jewelers Opticians RIVOLI THEATRE BEST PICTURES Clean — Moral — Educational — Entertainment Matinees 2:15 Evenings 7:15 “There is nothin which has yet been contrived by man. by which so much happiness is produced as by a Rood Inn.” Sam'l Johnson Everything to Wear for All the Family--- Our great buying power reflects in the extra good values we are showing in men’s and young men’s suits this spring. Priced at $13.95, $19.95, $24.95, $29.95, $34.95, and $37.50. Come in and try on these suits, and you will be more than surprised at the wonderful bargains. I here is no one store that can go into the markets and use the quantity of merchandise that the Golden Rule Chain Stores buy. Again this spring our buying power was made still greater by the Golden Rule opening nine more new stores. Golden Rule Chain Stores Home of Munsingxvear and Phoenix Hosiery for Everyone —95— - - 1926 TOKA - — - PROOF OF GOOD INTENTION! This store stands for something more than an address. It deals in something greater than merchandise. We like to feel that it serves a worthy purpose well fulfilled— that it occupies a place of trust in this community—that every transaction is grounds for Good Will. Fishing Tackle —and— Baseball Goods Union Oil Company Rogue River Hardware Co. The Winchester Store “Speed and Power” —96— =-1926 TOKA—= WHAT DO YOU WANT? AUTOMOBILE? COLLEGE EDUCATION? SEE THE WORLD (AMERICA FIRST) ? MONEY INVESTED WORKING FOR YOU? You can have any one of the above by establishing a principle in life that you will regularly and systematically save a part of your income. A SAVINGS ACCOUN I in the Grants Pass Josephine Bank is the First Step. YUUR PARTNERS IN PROGRESS PARTNERSHIP While you are graduating hen , thousands of young men are completing their four years of electrical engineering in technical schools and universities throughout America. Tomorrow these young men will change their commencement gowns for corduroys their mortar board caps for sombreros their diplomas for blueprints. They are entering an industry that offers them hard work and countless problems. From their ranks the electrical industry in America will select its future managers, whose chief responsibility will be to serve the public efficiently and economically You will be the Public. Your votes will make laws; your opinions will form public policies. You. as well as they, will have responsibilities. To the Class of 26 here, and to the classes of 26 in the electrical engineering schools, this Company sends good wishes. May they prosper together in understanding! The California Oregon Power Company 1 1926 TOKA. r l- Education-—A Basis for Success THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON offers a thorough training, based on high scholarship and liberal culture. Work is offered in the following professional schools: Architecture and Allied Arts Business Administration Education Journalism Law Medicine Music Physical Education Sociology Social Work Other fields are open to the student through the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, the Extension Division and the Summer Schools. The UNIVERSITY of OREGON Write to Registrar, University of Oregon. Eugene, for catalogue and information about the University. Jim Havens Phone 108-R Rex Cafe Popular Prices Dining Room Lunch Counter Our Mollo: Friendship and Courtesy” All White Help Quick Service We Cater to the Public 609 G St., Opposite Depot Park Grants Pass, Oregon Harper Son Building Contractors Phone I 52-J 417 G St. Grants Pass, Ore. -—9S— 1926 TOKA-----— . IF YOU SAVE FOR COLLEGE YOU START A BUSINESS CAREER A Strong Banking Connection Is Invaluable FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTHERN OREGON Grants Pass, Oregon Safe Conservative Progressive Save With Us The Habit Grows RADIOLAS THE CHOWN HARDWARE COMPANY Electric Ranges 147 Fourth St. Electric Fixtures PORTLAND. OREGON House Wiring BROWNELL'S Agents for Goldsmith Athletic Goods ELECTRIC STORE 1926 Stock of Baseball and Track Next to Golden Rule Equipment now on hand. Bonbonniere Food fit for the Cods Lunches Confections Prest-o-lite Batteries GRANTS PASS SERVICE STATION Pennsylvania and Miller Tires —99— 'CL 1926 TOKA— _ . “It’s the Climate” Phone 50 The little store around the corner” E. G. Holman Furniture, Rugs, Linoleum, Ranges Chinaware. Sewing Machines 605 G St. Grants Pass, Ore. 4Wrs. Nellie 1C. |Ncas iHtUmcru Xahiea’ Sfurntaliiiiga 3Faury Jlrraa flfruoha (Coate §utte Clreeeea (Sranta Jaae, (Oregon GRANTS PASS COLD STORAGE Service Olding’s —and— Quality Garage Phone - - - 393 - — zi -1926 TOKA- =v THE COVER FOR THIS ANNUAL was created by WEBER-McCREA COMPANY 421 E. 6th St., Los Angeles. Cal. Harold Mansfield (at eleven-thirty p. m.): “I’m always moved by the sound of music.” Mildred Whaley: “Let me play something for you then.” —G. P. H. S.— Loren 7 uttle: “For the last time I ask you for that four bits.” Percy Booth: “Thank heaven, that’s over.” —G. P. H. S.— Chirpie Coover: “How much food matter is there in dates. Connie Baker: “It depends on who you have them with.” —G. P. H. S.— Dick Hendron: You look good enuff to eat.” Nan Barr: “I do eat. Where shall we go?” —C. P. H. S.— Norman Clifton: “Why does a sailor know that there is a woman in the moon?” Harry Barrel!: I don’t know.” Norman: “Because he has been to sea.” A woman’s second husband is always in competition with the dead. —G. P. H. S.— All would be well at a baseball game if the umpire could only see as well as the fans in the grandstand. —G. P. H. S.— Elbert Moreland (while boarding a school bus tried to show off before the crowd): “Are the passengers all in, Noah?” The driver: “Yes, all but the donkey, step right in.” —G. P. H. S.— Beryl Conklin: “Do you want to marry a one-eyed woman, dearest?” Guy: “No, why?” Beryl: “Then let me carry that umbrella.” —G. P. H. S.— Mr. Edwards: “How’s crops this year?” Gloomy: Apples are small this year, with worm holes bigger’n your fist in 'em. A small sum spent for an Abstract of Title saves you great expense. JOSEPHINE COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. GARRETT’S SERVICE STATION Just Across Rogue River Bridge —101— 1926 TOKA—== . GRANTS PASS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Perfection” Is Our Motto h acials. Packs, Shampooing, Arching, Marcelling ARCADE Beauty and Barber Shop C. A. Williams JOSEPHINE BARBER SHOP Carl Williams THE WARDROBE CLEANERS Don Springer. Prop. Phone 147 507 E St. Grants Pass, Oregon GRANTS PASS MEAT CO. Satisfaction Guaranteed Phone 80 DR. M. R. BRITTEN Dentist Rooms 2 and 3, Lundburg Bldg. Phone 64 Grants Pass, Ore. ED. VAN DYKE Lawyer GEO. S. CALHOUN 105 South Sixth St. JOSEPHINE GROCERY For Fancy Croccries O. S. BLANCHARD Attorney-at-Law Grants Pass, Oregon SNAPPY LUNCH The Place of Cood Eats 405 2 South Sixth St. NORTON ALLEN Attorneys and Counsellors Office: First National Bank Bldg. JAMES T. CHINNOCK Lawyer Grants Pass, Oregon Drugs Perfumes COUCH’S PHARMACY Harry E. Couch, Prop. Grants Pass, Oregon •—102— - - 1926 TOKA- “ - Trumbly’s Radio Shop Quality and Service 303 N. Sixth St. Phone 250 Grants Pass, Oregon “DRESS WELL AND SUCCEED” Is a slogan that will guide you to success in your ;very undertaking. To be sure of guaranteed value and smart appearance, always come to PEERLESS CLO. CO. Men Wear It. We Have It IF WE PLEASE YOU TELL A FRIEND We Appreciate Your Patronage WISSING’S HI-SCHOOL STORE Go to DEMARAY’S FOR FINE STATIONERY WHY WAIT TILL MORNING Business Man: “I won't want a new stenographer until next week. But. by the way, why did you leave your last place?” Young Lady Applicant: “I was caught kissing my employer, sir.” B. M.: “Ur-um, suppose you show up for work in the morning.” -t- -t- -t- If it wasn’t for one thing,” sobbed Mrs. Havanna Nubride, “I’d leave you and go home to mother.” What’s that?” inquired Friend Husband. Mother’s leaving father and coming down to stay with us.” —103— 1926 TOKA = C. B. Economy Store T. M. Stott 2 1 4 South Sixth Street Grants Pass, Oregon GENERAL INSURANCE The Store of —and— Plain and Popular SURETY BONDS Prices COBURN BIDDLE. Props. Automobile Insurance a Spccialt Plumbing, Tin and Sheet Metal Works Bethany Presbyterian Church W. R. Rannie Extends Congratulations to the Steam, Water and Warm Air Healing Class of 1926 SANITARY ENGINEER Forgetting the things that are behind, press forward Telephone 36 5 1 4 H St. - - —-1926 TOKA——— - Oregon Style Quality Shoes Cavemen and Mens Furnishings Make this your store for school shoes and furnishings. Our prices are always right. BOOSTER ORGANIZATION Woodward’s Shoes for the Family HINTS ON GARDENING Young Bride: After planting a pie plant, how long should it take to grow a pie?” Groceryman: “About as long as it would take an egg plant to lay an egg.” -t- -t- -t- “Dan, what’s a heifer—is it a pig or is it a sheep? asked two sailors. Dan paused reflectively. Then he said: “To tell you the truth, mates, I don’t know much about poultry.” -t- -f- -t- “What is it when you’re married to more than one woman?” “Pollygamy.” “And when you’re married to one only?” “Monotony.” THE TRUAX GROCERY QUALITY —and— SERVICE —105— - ==- 1926 TOKA— E. L. GALBRAITH Real Estate and Fire Insurance 521 H St. Phone 28 Tuffs Building MRS. J. J. MOSS Insurance and Bonds Automobile Insurance a Specialty Mrs. NETTIE DOERNER DR. C. B. MARKS State Accredited Piano Teacher Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 207 Conklin Building Glasses Fitted C. E. ELLIOTT Plumbing and Fixtures 515 E St. Grants Pass, Ore. GRANTS PASS BAKERY ROGUE RIVER WATER CO. of Grants Pass C. J. BREIER CO.. Inc. Grants Pass, Oregon Office 219 N. 6th Phone 169 Service Accuracy One of America’s Greatest Chain Stores Everything To Wear MARBLE MOUNTAIN LUMBER CO. Grants Pass, Oregon Rough and Dressed Lumber of all kinds to 40 feet in length At Mill or Delivered GRANTS PASS STEAM LAUNDRY We solicit Your Patronage Phone 37 Corner 5 th and H Sts. —106— = 1926 TOKA——-U- ENGLEDOW’S DRY GOODS — NOTIONS Best Merchandise at Lowest Prices Telcphone 151 101 North Sixth Street Visit the OREGON CAVES A NATIONAL MONUMENT Great Caverns in a Mountain of Marble Nature’s Artists, geologists say, have been 140,000 years carving and moulding this wonderful palace. 50 Miles From Grants Pass, via the Redwood Highway HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CAVES Try Our Milk Shakes They Satisfy” Pastime Cigar Store Valley Hardware 210 South Sixth Street Phone 14-R - ___1926 TOKA ■ — . COOK WITH GAS Convenient and Economical SOUTHERN OREGON GAS CO. STAR SEED AND GROCERY CO. Croceries, Seed, Feed Phone 43 409-1 1 G Street F. G. ROPER Suits Made to Order First Class Workmanship Fit Guaranteed SNIDER DAIRY AND PRODUCE CO., INC. Dairy Products Ice Cream and Beverages 5 1 4 South Sixth Phone 547 MINE AND MILL SUPPLIES P. S. WOODIN 511 H St. Phone 42 KNAPP’S Flower and Music Shop Phone 284 F. H. INGRAM Chiropractor Golden Rule Building R. E. HIGGINS General Real Estate Buy, Sell or Exchange 402 South Sixth Street T elephone 1 44 Grants Pass. Oregon A TRAGEDY IN ONE ACT It was a very formal dinner. The girl of all girls sat by his side. Oysters were served. Wildly he gazed about the room. Should he use his knife or spoon? He did not know. Blushing a deep scarlet, he pulled a revolver out of his pocket and shot himself. —G. P. H. S.— M rs. Hupe (English class): “Nor- man, please tell me what it is when I say. “I love, you love, he loves—” Norman: “That’s one of them triangles where somebody gets shot.” —G. P. H. S.— Flirtation is attention without intention. —G. P. H. S.— All a man can carry home now-a-days is a grouch. —G. P. H. S.— Maxine Brady: “I wish I had a nickel for every boy I’ve kissed. Nan Barr: “What would you do? Buy yourself a package of gum?” Good Lumber —at— THE RIGHT PRICE We Aim to Cive Satisfaction See Us Before You Buy Valley Lumber Co. West F St. —108— =-1926 TOKA-=V - CLAUS SCHMIDT Dealer In Clevenger’s Electric Store Everything Electrical Fine Croceries, Flour and Feed Phone 57 South Sixth St. 2 1 5 North Sixth Street Phone 307 A few shares of installment stock in THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION is a good investment for young people who wish to get a start in life RALPH PAIN PHOTOGRAPHER Flanagan Building — Phone 181-J SMITH THOMPSON Furniture and Hardware 210 A. 6th St. Plwne 311- Always a Friendly Store THREE C’S LUMBER CO. CAVE SHOP CONFECTIONERY AND LUNCH It’s Clean Headquarters All Sporting News PINE BOX COMPANY Phone I I 5 1926 TOKA. ll- STUDY THE PORTRAITS They were made at “THE PICTURE MILL” Official Studio 1926 SAME OLD LOCATION Phone 370-J 420 F St. BEFORE DURING AFTER School Days IVe Are Here to Serve You C. F. T. CO. “BOOTERY Grants Pass’ Only Exclusive Shoe Store FOR ALL THINGS MUSICAL OR PHOTOGRAPHIC —go to- ROWELL’S MUSIC STORE Grants Pass, Oregon JOE WHARTON Sporting Goods High Grade Fishing Tackle a Specialty COPELAND QUALITY VALLEY GROCERY We have an unsurpassed quality of Oregon’s Best Fir and Sugar Pine Smith Brothers Lumber THE J. W. COPELAND 505 G St. Phone 94 YARDS r ON THE TRANSMIGRATION OF SOLES Our berth is but a sleep and a forgetting, A poet had the nerve once to declare! He obviously had never tried an upper,’’ I’ll testify there is no sleeping there. -t- THE MASCULINE GIRL She BOBS her hair; n the afternoon she GYM NS; She’s always on the lookout for JACK ; She incurs BILLS; Her head is HARRY ; She likes to drive a HENRY; At times she would ap-PAUL; Her fresh admirers are CLAUDE and She tackles all with GUST-to! -t- -t- -t- MODERN VERSION Jack and Jill Sped up the hill, A curve up there was sharp. The car upset; Jack’s rolling yet; Jill’s playing on a harp, -t- -t- POEM The shades of night were falling fast. When for a kiss he asked her. She must has answered “yes because. The shades came down still faster. II E JU M 15 R’S The Home of Cood Furniture M. E. Berry, Proprietor A. M. Rice, Manager NOBBY TOP SHOP Harness, Auto Tops and Canvass Work We specialize in furniture upholstering 406 South Sixth Street —111- —112— _ r , — „-N .J T'.; - e s ;- 3fcis? §r Vw '' . ' « - .- 'A'VA rVri' - .vV wi V i .4 . 1 Jy y -, j Nr« � • EflV. v- 5u • . - ! Crv - -nOw . . r- ? -'v-„ -. zTsr :r ' f • - -' | 1 - ’7 Sr-- ' t _ S!W :J + ■►' . - vy -