Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1930 volume:

THE HALL LIGHT 1930 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS of the HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS FDRELWDRD Dear old Mother Goose! Her jingles and rimes are perhaps our earliest recollections. Even now, it’s fun to chant them again — to start off hesitant with the first line, then, gaining speed, to swing on to a triumphant conclusion. And in ten years — or twenty — may not The Hall Light hold a similar place in our memories? As we linger over the pages, and recall this face and that, remember a game, or a play, with a reminiscent glow, may we not say, of those youthful recollections, Dear old Hall High!” The Staff. CONTENTS BOOK I — School Administration Classes BOOK II — Activities Athletics The Arts BOOK III. — Organizations BOOK IV — Features SCHOOL There was an old woman Who lived in a shoe— She had so many children She didn’t know what to do. She bought them some text books, A tablet, and rule, And sent them all off To Hall Township High School. ISTRflTIOli The Board Left to right—George H. Thompson. President. James E. McGuire, Clerk. Clifford L. Sarver, Superintendent, Charles Kuhl, Dr. James J. Moran, John Wilson, Charles Savio, Albert Tonclli, Jacob Helm. Allen C. Tyler, Principal. New members—Sam I.unn. Jr., Charles Savio. Not present—Sam Lunn. Jr., J. T. Hight. Members going out—John Wilson, J. T. Hight. CLIFFORD L. SARVF:R, B. A., M. A. Superintendent Central Normal College, Danville, Ind. Hanover, Indiana. Columbia University. Spring Valley ALLEN C. TYLER, B. S. Principal Bradley. University of Chicago. University of Illinois. Head of Vocational Department, Building and Trades, and Architectural Drawing. Spring Valley Edna M. Thompson, B. A. Beloit College University of Wisconsin. Head of English Department, Journalism. Spring Valley. Harrison W. Toney, B. A. Indiana State Normal, Terre Haute. University of Chicago. Latin, English. English. Indiana. Ruth I. Osmanson, B. A. James Millikin, Decatur. Public Speaking, English. Morris Albert F. Steffen, B. S. Knox. University of Wisconsin. Mathematics, Glee Club. Ladd. Ann C. Clancy, B. A. Rosary College, River Forest, III. St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. French, Biology, English. La Salle. Clair B. Bradley, B. S. Lombard. Assistant Coach, Geometry, Economics. Perry, Iowa. Clara M. Slack, B. A. University of Illinois. Science (Chemistry, Physics, General Science). Spring Valley Ida A. Dyer, Grad. Nurse Normal, De Kalb. Bradley. Personal Hygiene, Cafeteria. Spring Valley Richard Nesti, B. A. Lombard. Coach, History. Spring Valley Mildred L. Anderson, B. S. University of Illinois. Home Economics. Carrier Mills. Gertrude S. Parks, Ph. B. Shurtleff College, Alton, 111. American History, Physical Education, Civics. Minonk Freda K. Olson Illinois State Normal University. Typing and Shorthand. Spring Valley Alva C. Leonard Brown's Business College, Danville. Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wis. Bookkeeping, Printing. Spring Valley John C. Hindle, B. S. Bradley. University of Illinois. Auto Mechanics. Peoria. Edwin E. Hill University of Illinois. Bradley. Mechanical Drawing, Woodwork, Woodwork Mathematics. Spring Valley Albert C. Sweet Buda High School. Training at Monmouth and Chicago. Orchestra. Spring Valley Anita M. Volpini Hall Twp. High. Office Assistant. Ladd. Old King Cole Was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he! He called for the class of 1930, ’31, ’32, ’33. H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer William Stank Battista Cavaletto John Cole Marjorie Leonard • THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. LOUIS BKLLFTT1NI Dicky” Entered from Cherry High School 4 ; Basketball 4. ' I'll try anything once, — but basketball is my hobby.” JOHN BLUM ”Ho-bo” Track 1. 2, 3. 4; Science Club 1. 2; Music Club 3. 4 : Band 3.4: Orchestra 3. 4 : Hall Times Staff 4. He's not the meek and mild lad he appears to be.” RACHEL BRETT Ray” Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4: Orchestra Contest 1, 3; Glee Club Contest 3; Humorous Declamation Contest 3 : G. A. A. Award 3; What Happened to Jones 2; My Ladv Dreams 1 : Family Upstairs 3; Jerry of Jericho Road 3; Call of the Banshee” 4 ; Second Childhood 4 ; H. A. C. 3, 4; Sec. Treas. H. A. C. 4 : Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4 ; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 : Music Club 3: All-State Chorus 4. Dark brown eyes and little too. Oh, we like her — yes we do.” ROMALDO CALDERA Maldo” Football 3. 4; Basketball 3 ; Science Club 1 ; Industrial Arts Club 2 ; Music Club 3. 4; Call of the Banshee 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; Inter-class basketball 2, 3, 4; Belle of Bagdad 4. When pleasure calls, he leaves his books. EDWARD ACTON Ed” Seven Keys to Baldpatc” 3: School Electrician 1, 2, 3. 4 : Dramatic Club 3. 4. Why shouldn't the women be wild about me?” MIKE BERNATAVICZ Hucky” Foreign Language Club 2; Dramatic Club 3. 4 ; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4 : Track 4. A fellow you’ll like.” JOSEPH BOGGIO ”Boge” Vice-president 2 ; Football 3. 4; Call of the Banshee” 4; Basketball 3: Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Music Club 3. 4; H. A. C. 4; Hall Times Staff 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; Inter-class Basketball 2. 3, 4; Belle of Bagdad” 4. Find ’em, love ’em, and leave ’em.” RUSSELL BRIDDICK Science Club 1, 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 2, 3. Such unassuming ways.” PAUL CAMPEGGIO Kelly” Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1 ; Dramatic-Club 4; Family Upstairs 3; Second Childhood 4; Hall Times Staff 3. 4 ; Interclass Basketball 1, 2. A little grin — a little laugh A combination so enjoyable.” 16 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT ADELLK CAVALETTO •Dei G. A. A. Club 1. 3. 4; Home Economics Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1. 2; Music Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3. ’Tis easy enough to be pleasant. CECELIA CHIODA Cel Home Economics Club 1 ; G. A. A. Club 1 ; Pep Squad 1, 2; Foreign Language Club 2; Dramatic-Club 3; Stcno Club 3; Glee Club 3: Music Club 4 : Hall Times Staff 4. To be good is to be hap- py” JOHN COLE Duke” Football 1. 2, 3. 4 ; Science Club 1 ; Industrial Arts Club 2; Track 3. 4; Hall Times Staff 3 ; Music Club 4 : Hall Light Staff 4. For every why he had a wherefore. ROBERT DEVERT Never do today what you can do the day after tomorrow. LEADORE DU BOIS Lee Science Club 1 : Reading Contest 4 ; The Family Upstairs 3; Second Childhood 4 ; Call of the Banshee” 4 ; Dramatic Club 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; H. A. C. 4. He's always up to something. Teachers cannot keep him down. BATTISTA CAVALETTO Teno Music Club 2; Boys Glee Club 1 ; Orchestra 4 ; Band 3: Singing contest 2 ; Orchestra Contest 2: Class Vice-president 4 ; President Industrial Arts Club 2; Representative H. A. C. in Athletics 4 ; Football 3 : H. A. C. 3, 4; Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Call of the Banshee 4: Belle of Bagdad 4 ; Love Pirates of Hawaii” 1 : Seven Keys to Baidpate” 3. Fine of feature, strong oi limb. A tribute worthy of him. WALTER CHONOWSKI Walkic” Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4: Industrial Arts Club 1. 2 : Dramatic Club 3. Frequently. I think a thought. FRANCIS COSS Cossy Debate Club 1, 2: Music Club 1. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3, 4 ; Band 3. 4 ; Orchestra contest 1 ; Call of the Banshee 4. An abridgment of all that is pleasant in man. LUCILLE DIECI Lou Foreign Language Club 1. 2: Music Club 3. 4 ; Glee Club 3. 4; H. A. C. 4; Dramatic Club 1 ; National Honor Society 4 ; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club Contest 3; Hall Light Staff 4; Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Secretary of Language Club 2 ;Sccretary of G. A. A. 4; C� . A. A. Award 600 3; G. A. A. Award 1200 4; Commercial Contest 2 ; Senior Honor Roll 4 ; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3, 4 : Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Scholar — athlete, rich in lore — She's all of these and more. 17 T H F HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. CORINNE GADOURY President G. A. A. 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4: H. A. C. 4; Home Economics 1 ; Vice-president Dramatic Club 3 ; Debate Club 2 ; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 4; Intcrclass Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Intcrclass Volley Ball I. 2. 3. 4 ; Extemp. 3, 4 ; Cheer Leader 2. 3. 4 ; G. A. A. Award 600 2; G. A. A. Award 1200 3: State Award 4 ; Pep Squad 1, 2, 3. 4 : Membership Officer G. A. A. 3. “See her motions, watch her step; Sec her give that crowd the pep. GEORGE GROTTI “Spits” Interclass basketball 2, 3. 4; Science Club 1, 2, “I dare do all that may become a man.” GEORGE HEEP Beep Beep” Industrial Arts Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2 ; Dramatic Club 2 ; Music Club 4 : “What Happened to Jones” 2; “Love Pirates of Hawaii 1 ; “Belle of Bagdad” 4; “Seven Keys to Baldpatc” 3. “G. G. G. God’s gift to the girlies!” WALTER HIGHT “Walt” Science Club 1, 2. ”Wp know little of thee— but that little is good.” EDMUND FLAHERTY “Mike” Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Science Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3: Inter-class basketball 1 ; Hall Times Staff 3. “I had a date until nine o’clock one night.” DOROTHY GRIVF.TTI “Dot” Dc. ate Club 1 : Dramatic Club 1. 2. 4: Music Club 3. 4; Home Economics 1. H. A. C. 3. 4 ; National Honor Society 3. 4 ; Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4 ; Glee Club contest I. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1; Hall light Staff 2. 4; Hall Times Staff 1. 2, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Class President 3; ’’What Happened to Jones” 2; “Family Upstairs 3; “Second Childhood” 4 : Call of the Banshee” 4; Belle or Bagdad 4; Honor Roll 1, 2. 4: All-State Chorus 4: Hall Times Editor 4: “Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Pres. H. A. C. 4; Senior Honor Roll 4. Give me the audience, I will hold their attention.” ELEANOR HAILS “Mickey” Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club Contest 3. 4 ; Dram. Club 2; Music Club 1, 3. 4; H. A. C. 3. 4; Honor Roll 3; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3; G. A. A. 600 Award 3; Home Ec. Club 1 : Chorus 1 ; Hall Times Staff 3. 4; Hall Light Staff 4 ; “What Happened to Jones’’ 2; “Jerry of Jericho Road” 3; Call of the Banshee” 4: All-State Chorus 4; Pep Squad 1 ; Belle of Bagdad” 4. “Another one of those delightful blondes. ABIE HERSHOVITZ “Hcrshy” Basketball 3; Football 4 ; Industrial Arts Club 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Inter-class Basketball 2, 3, 4. “There is little of the melancholy element in him.” JOSEPH IATTONI Rcdfcrn” Industrial Arts Club 1, 2 ; Science Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Hall Times Staff 3; Intcrclass Basketball 1. 2. 3; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3. 4. “By working with reason Are studies triumphantly done.” 18 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT STANLEY KUJAWA “Butch” Football 3; Track 3, 4; Science Club 1 ; Industrial Arts Club 2 ; Dramatic Club 3; Music Club 4; Radio Club 3; Jntcrclass Track Meet 3. “He not only acquires knowledge but absorbs it.” EVELYN LUNN “Ev” Glee Club 1 ; Call of the Banshee” 4; G. A. A. I; ' Family Upstairs” 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; “Second Childhood 4 ; Music Club 1. All work and no fun is no life lor me.” BERNICE MANNING G. A. A. 1, 2. 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Dramatic Club 1 ; Foreign Language Club 3; Volley Ball 4; Pep Squad 3; Home Economic Club 2. “A kind heart and a dandy pal. EUGENE McFADDF.N “Smitty” Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Science Club 1. “Small of measure but of quality superfine.” CHARLES NOE “Ningy” Track 1 ; Science Club I, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Don't study your lessons. Lessen your studies.” MARJORIE LEONARD “Margie” Entered from John Greer High. Hoopeston. 111., 3; Family Upstairs 3; Call of the Banshee 4; Vice- Bres. Music Club 3; Pres. •ram. Club -1 ; Sec’y Class 3; Treas. Class 4; H. A. C. 4 ; National Honor Society 4 ; Hall Times Staff 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; Oratorical Contest 3, 4 ; Glee Club Contest 3, 4; Belle of Bagdad 4 ; All-State Chorus 4 ; Senior Honor Roll 4. We knov her well, no need for praise. JANET MACDONALD “Jen” G. A. A. 1 ; Pep Squad 1; Dram. Club 1. 2. 3; What Happened to Jones 2 ; Shorthand Contest 3. 4 ; Typing Contest 3: H. A. C. 4 ; National Honor Society 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; “Second Childhood 4 ; Call of the Banshee 4; Music Club 4; Volley Ball Captain 4 ; Basketball 4 : Glee Club 4 ; Senior Honor Roll 4. In her demure and charming way. She's come into our hearts to stay.” DOMENICK MARCH1ANDO Baker” Entered from Cherry High School 4 ; Basketball 4; Music Club 4 ; Track 4. A quiet tongue shows a wise head. HARRY NEBEN “Nebbie” Hall Light Staff 1 ; Dramatic Club 1. 2; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; A Lucky Break 2 ; Varsity Basketball 2. 3; Football 3; Sec.-Treas. of Science Club 3: You and I” 3; “Seven Keys to Baldpate 3; Hall Times Staff 3. Every little motor has a speed of its own—-Harry knows them all. 19 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. ETHEL M. PERKINS Porky” Vice-president of Class 1 : Home Economics Club 1 ; G. A. A. l. 2. 3: Glee Club 2, 3. 4 : Glee Club Contest 3; Commercial Club 3. 'Each day we’re happy, each day we're kind. Leaves much of its gladness behind in the mind. CHARLES POMATTO Pecie” Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Seven Keys to Bald-pate 3; Call of the Banshee 4. He seems as though he doesn't care Whether the world goes 'round or not.” MARY E. PORCH Entered from Chebanse High School 4; Secretary Treasurer of D. D. Club 4; Dramatic-Debate Club 4; G A. A. 4. Her ready smile wins many hearts. DONALD ROSENZWE1G Don” Hall Light Staff 1 ; Band l j Love Pirates of Hawaii” 1 ; Football 1, 4; ''The Family Upstairs 3; Call of the Banshee 4 ; H. A. C. 3. 4 Class President 1 ; Dramatic Club I, 2, 3, 4; Seven Keys to Baldpatc” 3 ; Debate Team 3. Music is my hobby. THELMA E. NOLING Tidy” Home Economics Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1. 3; G. A. A. 2 ; Music Club 3 ; Dramatic Contest 3; Family Upstairs 3; Call of the Banshee 4. Happy-go-lucky, fair, and free. Nothing there is that bothers me. LAWRENCE PIANO Larry” Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 2, 3; Alternate on Shorthand Team 3, 4; Jerry of Jericho Road 3: Music Club 4; Belle of Bagdad 4; Track 4; Honorable Mention on Honor Roll 4. 'Always in good humor. MARGARET POMATTO Marg” Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 1, 3 ; G. A. A. 1 ; Pep Squad 1 ; My Lady Dreams” 1 ; Debating Club 2 ; Hall Light Staff 2, 4; Shorthand Contest 3, 4 ; Typewriting Conest 3, 4 ; Music Club 4 ; Glee Club l . Hall Times Staff 4 ; Interclass Volley Ball 4 ; Honorary Activity Club 4 ; Sa-lutatorian 4 ; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4. H r life is a joy to herself. And a pleasure to those about her. PETER REVIGLIO Pete” Honor R{ 11 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Science Club 1. 2; Dramatic-Debate Club 3 ; Senior Honor Roll 4. A full rich nature, free to trust. CORNELIUS RUPPERT Kernie” Science Club 1 ; Industrial Arts Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Band 2; What Happened to Jones 2; Humorous Reading Contest 3; Hall Light Staff 4; Call of the Banshee 4. Why is the assembly so quiet when Kernie isn't there?” 20 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT ALDO ROCCO Al Entered from Cherry High School 4. Write me as one who loves his fellow-men. MARY SEAR Home Economics Club 1 ; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; De- bate Club 2; Volley Ball 2; Pep Squad 1 ; Hall Times Staff 1, 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3. 4 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3; H. A. C. 3. 4 ; National Honor Society 3. 4 ; Editor of Hall Light 4 ; Debate Team 3. 4; Typing Contest 3. 4 ; Call of the Banshee 4; Valedictorian 4. Not only good, but good for something. WILLIAM V. STANK Honey Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Interclass Basketball 1. 2, 3; Science Club 1 ; Pres, of Class 2, 4; What Happened to Jones 2; Family Upstairs 3; H. A. C. 3. 4; Nat. Honor Society 4 ; Hall Times Staff 3 ; Basketball 4 ; Honor Roll 4; Vice-pres. of H. A. C. and Dramatic-Debate Club 4; Hall Light Staff 4. The knowing twinkle in his eyes, Tells us he is very wise. MINNIE TONELLI Min Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1 ; Pep Squad 1 ; Honor Roll 3. 4 ; Shorthand Contest 3, 4 ; Typing Contest 3; Nat- Honor Society 4 : Music Club 4 ; Glee Club 4 : Hall Light Staff 4 ; Volley Ball 4 ; Senior Honor Roll 4 : Basketball 4: Call of the Banshee 4; H. A. C. 4. With sprightly snappy tread. She walks her way through life. OLIVER O. TURCHI Turk Science Club 2 ; Dramatic Club Interclass Basketball 3: Jerry of Jericho Road 3; Football 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4 ; Hall Times Staff 4. He whistles his own accompaniment as he trips on the light fantastic roe.” HELEN SACK Home Economics Club I ; Dramatic Club 2. 3; Steno Club 3: Glee Club 3; Hall Times Staff 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; Music Club 4 ; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Basketball 2. 3. 4. Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. An excellent thing in a woman. WILLIAM V. STALSIS Vince Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3: Football 3. 4. If a task he does not do, he smiles and 'tis overlooked. IRENE TERANDO Home Economics Club 1 ; Secretary of Home Economics Club 2 ; Foreign Language Club 3. She speaks and acts just as she ought. CHAS. P. TRUMPINSKI Trump” Entered from Cherry High School 3; Basketball 3. 4 ; Cart, of Basketball Team 4; Track 3: Football 4; Dramatic-Debate Club 4 ; National Honor Society 4 ; Hall Light Staff 4 ; Hall Times Staff 4 ; Honorable Mention on Senior Honor Roll 4. Was ever any one more interested and accomplished in athletics — and in teasing the girls.” 21 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. MARY VALLERO G. A. A. 1 ; Pep Squad 1; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3; Music Club 4 ; Glee Club 4: Volley Ball 4; Basketball 4. Calm and placid but with a twinkle in those brown, brown eyes.” CECELIA L. WAITE Baby” Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Secretary of Music Club 2; Home Economicc Club 1. 2; Dramatic Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Volley Ball 3. 4 ; Pep Squad 3, 4 : Basketball 3. 4; Jeriy of Jericho Road” 3; Music Contest 3, 4 ; Hall Times Staff 4. A little girl that's always on the go.” BONNIE ZAND Dramatic Club 1 ; G. A. A. 1. 2 : Debate Club 2 ; Debate Team 2, 3; Dramatic Debate Club 3, 4. Twenty thousand Questions within a day. Have almost turned our hair to gray.” JOSEPH TURINETTI Joe” Science Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Interclass Track Meet 3; Basketball 3, 4 ; Honorable Mention on Senior Honor Roll 4. Trouble and I do not agree. For trouble never troubles me.” JOSEPH VASLUSKI Baby-face” Industrial Arts Club I, 2 Track 1. 2; Basketball 2, 3: Football 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3. A faithful member of the football squad.” CATHERINE R. WALKER Kate” G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Foreign Language Club 2. 3: Commercial Club 3; Vice-president of Foreign Language Club 3; Glee Club 4; Music Club 4. A happy little lady who always finds the silver lining. WALTER ZIEL Walt” Industrial Arts Club 1. 2; Science Club 1. 2; Dramatic-Debate Club 3 ; Hall Times Staff 3. He is as true a friend to all. As he is lean and lank and tall.” JAMES PIACENTI J'ggs” Entered from Cherry High School 4. I wonder why I can never make the girls smile at me. 22 H. T. H. S. __________THE HALL LIGHT JUNIORS President...................................Joseph Mazaika Vice-President .... Bertha McCook Secretary-Treasurer .... Fred Faletti 23 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Back row—F. Schuriz. T. Cantwell. D. Schrock. G. Scar. G. Lust, R. Hill. L. Lolli. J. Mazaika. V. Cinotto. H. Hill. N. Ncsti. W. Shaffer. C. Cowell. A. Podowicz. C. Lakin. J. Repka. P. Matuoda. Second row—D. Simpson. G. Norquist. N. Bernstein, R. Wright. A. Shea. H. Wheeler, I. Mason. M. Doyle, R. Newman. A. Collier, S. Bcrnatavicz. C. Goering. L. Faletti. Third row—C. Foley, C. Robich. E. Kleinfall, E. Halm. M. Kramer, H. Floyd, S. Redshaw, M. Zicl, F. Faletti. Fourth row—A. Qucreiagrossa, A. Sweet. B. Hurst, T. Serena. D. Wolfe. H. Weisenburgcr. M. Gadoury. F. Darwish. L. Fenoglio. Bottom row—W. Keay. Miss Slack, O. Volpini. I. Pozzi. L. Torri. M. Bradbeer. C. Fanti, B. Silverstcin, B. Me Cook, .1. Bianchi. F. Genslinger, J. Braida, H. Robich. M. Bertuzzi. G. Canovi. Junior Class Roll We are the Juniors of 1930, Our faults are very few; All our work is mastered, And this is what we do. Debate was once the prominent thing. And so was the junior play. Of course, we can't all argue and sing. For we differ in every way. The names of the students in our junior class In case you do not know, Will appear with their ambitions In the space that's given below. Name — Nickname Stacia Bcrnatavicz— Sally Nathan Bernstein— Nakie Mary Bertuzzi— Mary” Jennie Bianchi— Jen Marion Bradbeer— Marion Ambition Nurse Debater Actress Teacher Geometry teacher Result Public Speaking Teacher Rabbi Old maid Barber Choir director 25 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. junior Class Roll (Cont.) Jennie Braida— Jean Debater Civic welfare leader Geno Canovi— Gene Acrobat Second Webster Thomas Cantwell— Tommie Orator Floorwalker Vincent Cinotto— Vince Orchestra leader English instructor Alice Collier— Al” Latin instructor Orphanage matron Clarence Cowell— Colar” Mechanic Greek Professor • Freda Darwish— Fritz Manager of a dept, store Model Margaret Doyle— Marg” Opera singer Doctor Kathryn Fanti— Kadie” Dancer Dressmaker Fred Faletti— Fritz Postmaster English whizz Louis Faletti— Louie Street-cleaner President of a firm Louise Fenoglio— Lou” Public speaking teacher Second Sophie Tucker Helen Floyd— Helen” Saleswpman Great singer Catherine Foley— Katy” History teacher Cough drop maker Mildred Gadoury— Milly” Stenographer Telephone operator Florence Genslinger— Florrie French Teacher Sunday school teacher Kathryn Goering— Katy Housewife Ziegfeld's leading lady Eurith Halm— Patsy Head waitress Dish-washer Howard Hill— Howcy Short man in circus Banker Richard Hill— Dick” Director Aviator Bert Hurst— Bertie Coach at Hall Tailor Lloyd Johnson— Swede” Miner Spice of Life Editor William Keay— Shady Taxi driver Waiter Edna Kleinfall— Kleiny” Algebra teacher Flapper of ’37 Margaret Kramer— Margo” Loyal housewife Miss America” Chester Lakin— Smitty” Mechanic Veterinarian Louis Lolli— Louy Jeweler Street cleaner Gustav Lust— Gusty Gym teacher Florist Irene Mason— Smitty Hair dresser Movie Actress Peter Mattioda— Pete” Poet Flag pole sitter Joseph Mazaika— Joe” Captain of Cubs President of Owl’s Club Bertha McCook— Dolly” Private secretary Preacher s wife Ned Nesti— Netto President of Silence Club Sword swallower George Norquist— Norkv” Cross country runner Acrobat Anton Podowicz— Tony” Dramatic teacher Still going to school Irene Pozzi— Rena Latin teacher Golf champ Augusr Querciagrossa— August Instructor Speed demon Stella Redshaw— Stella Gym teacher Waitress John Repka— Johnny” Hypnotist Book seller Christine Robich— Christie” Popular blonde Census taker Helen Robich— Helen” Stenographer Farmerette Donald Schrock— Don Auto salesman Orator Franklin Schurtz— Frank Peoria car salesman Caddy Teresa Serena— Teresa Basketball captain Great singer William Shaffer— Bill Orator Evangelist Albert Shea— Al Actor Woman hater Bertha Silverstein— Babe Novelist Kindergarten teacher David Simpson— Davy” Butcher Champion typist Arthur Sweet— Art Store-keeper in Ladd Circus owner Lena Torri— Lena U. S. History teacher Hair-dyer Ollie Volpini— Ollie” Stenographer Librarian Hazel Weisenberger— Boots” Journalist Worker in Westclox Herbert Wheeler— Herbie Clerk Satisfield old gentleman Dorothy Wolfe— Dot” Opera Singer Play director Robert Wright— Bob Orchestra director Preacher Martin Ziel— Martin” Painter Chiropodist 26 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Presiden! Vice-President Secretary Treasurer John Yerly Catherine Torri Robert McAdams Victor Orlandini 27 ALL 5OPUS LADD FT3E5HIES DALZELL STABS MARG FREE BIDE MORE CHUMS 3H|P-ftHOY II. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top row—G. Hill. G. Michelciti. J. Hansen. J. McElroy, G. Tognazzi. C. Struglinski, A. Mason. R. Meek. Second row—L. Miller. J. Lauer. R. Rolando. P. Turcht. S. Jacobowski, H. Bouchcz, M. Galctti. J. Ycrly, G. Scar. C. Zcmatis, R. McAdams. R. Watts, B. Iatroni. Third row—M. Acton. S. Le Clerq, G. Shallcngcr. V. Decker. I. Wocrncr, L. Natchnebel, C. Barnato. J. Mich-electi. C. Bergandi. H. Lmuti. L. Riva, A. Doczkus. Fourth row—B. Bertrand. T. Guidorini, H. Hanncy, K. Konway, C. Sack, R. Slack, K. Paglia, D. Vallcro, F. Urquhart, D. Wagner, B. Navin. F. Steffen. Fitfh rowr—Mr. Steffen. S. Letkusky, H. Diamond, C. Pasquali. A. Pulkis. I. Castelli, K. Torri. A. Evans. K. Mignone. J. Laugal, I.. Castelli. A. Brogi. M. Theodore. I. Frasco. A. Petitti, S. Brusoch. Sixth row E. Ferrari. E. Walton. L. Muzzarclli. P. Robich. L. Panizzi, E. Bruda, R. McFadden. J. Grisoloni. A. Theodore. V. Orlandini. Sophomore Futures In a burst of enthusiasm, the sophomores produced the following masterpiece as their contribution to the Hall Light. Can You Imagine — ? ? ? Marguerite Acton Curley” as an explorer in Africa? Charles Barnato Coodles” as a mathematician? Charles Bcrgandi Nicky as a headwaiter in Hotel de Dalzell?” Balthaser Bertrand Bally owning a large motor corporation? Stanley Brusock Stern as Jack Holt in the movies? Henrietta Bouchez Yi Yi as a dramatic teacher? Amelia Brogi Melia” as a radio announcer? Ernest Bruda Chippy as a giant in a traveling circus? Irma Castelli Irm” as a leader of Hall's Jazz Orchestra?” Lydia Castelli Lydie” driving a Rolls Royce? Harold Champley Coach” as Coach Nesti the second? Kathryn Conway Katrinka earning her bread as a dressmaker? Helen Diamond Chip as a model at Marshall Field’s? Anton Doszkus Dopkus” with jet black hair? Jane Dudek Chick” as Hall’s cheer-leader? Vida Decker Vi without her wisecracks? Aileen Evans Lcenie” without her smile? Ermo Ferrari Shorty” tall and slim? 29 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Ireta Frasco Reta” Mr. Steffen's successor as a geometry teacher? Mary Galleti Maria” as leading lady in Ziegfeld’s Follies? James Grivett Jimmy” without a friend? Helen Hanney Windy” as a mummy in the Field Museum? John Hansen Hank” as a composer of music? Guy Hill Baldy” as a flag pole sitter? Bruno lattoni Bear” as an animal tamer in a circus? Stacia Jacobowski Jake as a society leader? Hugo Lanutti Kugga” as a tight rope walker? Leno Lanzi Lungs” as anything different? Kathryn Latham Teen” as a stay at home girl? John Lauer Gumshoe as a gangster? Justina Laugal Smiles” as a substitute for Clara Bow? Susanne LeClercq Frenchy” as Hall's campus flirt? Stacia Letkusky Sta” as captain of Junior League Basketball team? Theresa Guidorini Tessie” as a nun in a convent? Arthur Mason Art” as a hen-pecked husband? Robert Meek Bobby” as a tap dancer in Ladd's State Theatre? George Micheletti Mich without James? James Micheletti Jimmy without George? Catherine Mignone Katie” as a quiet and sedate maiden? Le Verne Miller Collegiate” as Lindy the second? Louis Muzzarelli Muzzy” as a professor of a College in Seatonville? Raymond McFadden Red” as a big butter-and-egg man? Louis Natchnebel Louie” as Miss Osmanson’s successor as English teacher ? Bernard Navin Berny” causing trouble for the teacher? Victor Orlandini Vic” as a white wing in Chicago? Catherine Paglia Catty” as a Latin teacher? Robert McAdams Hooky” as a captain of the football team at Northwestern University? Lezario Panizzi Lizzy” as a rude, thoughtless husband? Celia Pasquali Candina” as a scrub woman? Angelina Petitti Angie” as an old maid school-teacher? Louis Riva Rip as a pool shark? Paul Robich Rubbish” as janitor of H. T. H. S. Raymond Rolando Dago” without an alibi? Charlotte Sack Chappy” as a maiden flapper walking along Broadway? George Sear Prof” as a public speaker? Gladys Sirman Blondie” without Margaret Kramer? Rose Slack Rosie as a leading character in Innocents Abroad?” Frank Steffen Abbie” leaving the girls alone? Charles Struglinski Strugs” as Buddy Rogers in movieland? Albert Theodore Al” as a taxi driver? Mildred Theodore Teddy” without a wad of gum in her mouth? George Tognazzi Potanous” as a poet? Catherine Torri Katie” as the belle of Ladd? Premo Turchi Turkey” not blushing? Frances Urquhart Skeezics” without her hair curled? Dena Vallero Dalzell” as a governess? Drusilla Wagner Drus” as a stylish milliner? Earl Walton Irish” failing in all his subjects? Robert Watts Bobbie” as a first baseman for the Cubs? Ida Marie Woerner Warn-’er” as leading lady in Sunnyside Up?” John Yerly Romeo” as a woman hater? 30 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT FRESHMEN President.............................James Dwyer Vice-President - - - George Butterweck Secretary-Treasurer - - - Eileen Edwards 31 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. First row—F. Eitutis. B. Collier. W. Biaggi. I. Hicks. W. Johnson, H. Koenen, G. Buttcrwick, C. Bradley. Mr. Toney, H. Arnold, W. Kwadas, L. Eagle. Second row—L. Bianchi. N. Kaleel, D. Kassul, C. Kleinfall. Y. Buff. W. Kunkcl. J. Downie. I. Grivecti. V. Johnson. L. DeFilippi. F.. Assalley. D. Altvatcr, P. Frecchio. L. Kocrner, H. Bernstein. Third row—L. Gall, O. Faoro. A. Dubberstine. M. Hicks. M. Adams. H. Goering, V. Lorenzo. Fourth row—V. Chioni, M. Batten. R. Lunn. H. Lakin, V. Haywood, I. Dudck, F. Lukosis. Fifth row—B. Barr. L. Bonucchi. A. Lakin. E. Edwards, T. Bulli, J. Dwyer, J. Carruthcrs, C. Chonowski, H. Iattoni, A. Brett, R. Berliner, V. Goment, A. Ballcrin. Remember Way Back When— Mary Adams was boy shy? Dorothy Altvater didn't wave her hair? Adolph Andreoni wrote poetry in the springtime? Hubert Arnold wore rompers? Esther Assalley tried to enter the Follies? Anna Marie Ballerin was too tall for her age? Barbara Barr didn’t know Bertha? Mildred Batten had her first quarrel with Fred? Rose Berliner didn’t like algebra? Harold Bernstein tried to get a sweetheart.'' William Biaggi was without a bar of candy? Louis Bianchi lived in Chicago? Lena Bonucchi was a flapper? Clarence Bradley was four feet tall? Alice Brett wore her first pair of high heels? Yolanda Buff was a heart-breaker? Anton Bulli wasn’t picking up junk? George Butterweck wore short trousers? Vera Chioni became a member of the Ladd gang? Chester Chonowski let an argument sup by.' William Collier wasn’t Talking about his Ford.' James Carrurhers had he-man ways? Lorraine De Filippi took her first music lesson? Jean Downie did not stutter? Anna Dubberstine did not want to quit school? Irene Dudek was without Valentina.' James Dwyer went hunting for the missing link ? Eileen Edwards brought apples to her teacher? Felix Eitutis tried to be neat? Charles Ferroni learned to plant corn? James Flannery wished he drove a taxi? Peter Frecchio didn’t say Like-a”? Loretta Gall did not blush? Helen Goering got along with Elena? Veronica Goment was without Lucille? Irene Grivetti lacked her athletic ability? Stuart Halm took Eurith to Sunday-school? Veronica Haywood had her algebra lesson? Imelda Hicks tried to teach zoology? Modesta Hicks sang in an opera? Henry Iattoni read Big Bear stories? Frank Jacobowsky took dancing lessons? Violet Johnson loved hygiene? Warren Johnson had curls? George Kaleel received a medal for his daintiness ? Nesno Kaleel hu°g May baskets on his sweetheart’s door? Della Kassul read and envied Red Riding-Hood ? Catherine Kleinfall was without her giggle? Harold Koerner was without his bicycle? Wilhelmina Kunkel wondered where she got her name? William Kwadas went crazy over art? Anna Lakin was sweet for Sweet? Helen Lakin was without Anna? Paul Lauer came over on the Mavflower? Felix Lukosus made eves at the g«rls? Valentina Lorenzo had a homely face? Ruth Lunn did not want to plav post-office? Bruno Maggi was light-complectioned ? Bart Manning was in love with Kathryn? 3 2 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT First row—C. Vogt, B. McDonald. E. Wilkaitis, B. Manning. B. Maggi, E. Slack, J. Mitchell, G. Kalccl, F. Jacobowski, T. Weatherall, L. Murray, C. Trillet. Second row—F. Ncbcn, J. Rossetti, A. Vecchio, J. Walker. V. Muratori, I.. Sartori. F. Rcinsch, J. Robich, L. Picco, P. I-aucr. Third row—B. Warnock, M. McFadden, S. Sear. M. Zuccarini, H. Meyers, C. Maurer. Fourth row—A. Vysocky, R. Michclini, L. Mason, D. Ycrly, M. Mason, E. SaathofT, B. Woodcnd, H. Schlegcl. Fifth row—N. Piacenti, E. MacDonald, K. Martin, M. Pcyrot, D. Norquist, M. Panizzi, J. Muraro, M. Rcviglio, M. Rafter, J. Pasquali, L. Mcadowcraft. O. Turchi, L. Ruggerio, V. Trillet, S. Halm, J. Smith. Remember Way Back When— Kathryn Martin did not have appealing eyes? Leona Mason was the Volley Ball Captain? Margaret Mason envied Little Bo Peep”? Clarence Maurer was lovesick? Lucille Meadowcraft with without Bunny”? Henry Meyer learned to plow? Rose Michelini failed to use her gift of gab? James Mitchell was a handsome shiek? Justina Muraro liked hygiene very well? Veto Muratori was slim and graceful? Le Roy Murray was short and fat? Elizabeth Mac Donald had a grown-up air? Bernard McDonald took up reducing exercises? Margaret McFadden read supernatural tales? James McGraw was very talkative? Franklin Neben did not know how to talk? Doris Norquist was meek with Meek. Margaret Panizzi won the arithmetic contest? Josephine Pasquali failed to make a basket? Mabel Peyrot fell for Richard Dix? Nello Piacenti had a girl? Louis Picco failed to bluff? Margaret Rafter was crazy about Latin? Mcrina Reviglio talked to the boys? Frank Reinsch tried to be Ben Turpin? John Robich made his first talkie? John Rosetti took the cooks out? Lena Ruggerio was a curly headed baby”? Elena SaathofT played with her dolls? Louis Sartori didn’t say ”well-a ? Harry Schlegel invented golf pants? Selma Sear played forward” in basketball? Frank Serafine did not say When do we eat”? Edward Slack ate lolly-pops? Joseph Smith was six feet tall? Standley Struglinski was a graceful Spanish dancer? Clarence Theodore was fed up on girls”? Charles Trillet read bed-time stories? Victoria Trillet tried to be funny? Olga Turchi failed to know her lesson? Angelo Vecchio tried to be Hall’s Red Grange? Claud Vogt made the track team? Alexander Vysocky won the 100-yard dash? John Walker was a serious Iitrie cry-baby? Flward Wilkaitis was not bashful? Bertha Woodend danced away the night? Bernice Wornock modernized Geneseo? Ray Yeager made eyes at Miss Clancy? Dorothy Yerly used to take John to school? John Yuskis sold his first newspaper? Mike Zuccarini weighed only 69 pounds? 53 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. 31 it iHcntortam +f RAYMOND EMMERLING URSULA SMITH June 10, 1914 — February 28, 1930 September 15, 1914 — March 25, 1930 34 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top to bottom—Row one—J. Laugal. W. McFadden. J. Meinardi, A. Bellettini. R. Wagner, R. Castelli. Row two—J. Barnato. T. Cunningham, C. Smith, K. McCook. A. Hurst. Row three—H. Savio, J. Zcmaitis, H. Jacobs. C. Kenney, A. Torri. Row lour—D. Hight, D. Teresavitch, T. Keay, V. Strum. Row five—F. Van Tress, Mr. Tyler, H. Ncbcn. A. Kohin. Row six—J. Mazaika, C. Hoogeiwerf, E. Burke, E. Ballerin. Row seven—R. Smith, Mr. Sarvcr, M. Learmouth, A. Klcinfall. Row eight—P. Lapinski, M. Salmon. E. Montagnoli, R. Bcltramini. Row nine—V. Fcrrarri. A. Montcrastclli, I. Batten, G. Lanutti. R. Barto. Row ten—M. Chiponis, D. Orlandini, V. Pomatto, H. Ingram, E. Morton. Row eleven—S. Rogowski, M. Bernatavicz. J. Hershovitz. L. Maurer. J. Borrell, J. Marcinkus. Ballerin, Eugene, Pool Hall, Ladd. Barnato, Josephine, Dr. Moran s office. Spring Valley. Barto, Florence, American Nickeloid Co., Peru. Barto, Raymond, Barto Service Station, Depue. Batten, Irving, Clock Works, Peru. Beltramini, Rita, Clinic, Spring Valley. Borell, James, Tourist Garage, Spring Valley. Burke, Evelyn, Secretary Elementary Schools, Spring Valley. Castelli, Reynaldo, F. C. Decorator Store, Ladd. Chiponis, Mary, Chicago. 35 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Cunningham, Thelma, Clock Works, Peru. Ferrarri, Victor, M. H. Zinc Co., Peru. Hershovitz, Julius, Chicago. Hight, Doris, Postgraduate, Princeton, High School. Hoogerwerf, Christine, St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Hurst, Alda, Homey Inn,” Spring Valley. Ingram, Helen, Rockford City Hospital. Jacobs, Henry, Junior College, LaSalle. Keay, Thelma, Spring Valley. Kenney, Craig, Stelle Kenney Hardware Co., Spring Valley. Kleinfall, Anna, Western Electric Co., Chicago. Kohin, Alice, Rockford City Hospital. Lanutti, Geno, Ladd. Lapinski, Pearl, Chicago. Laugal, John, Chicago. Learmouth, Meade, Racine, Wisconsin. Maurer, Lawrence, Chicago. Mazaika, John, Ohio State, Columbus, Ohio. McCook, Kathryn, Spring Valley. McFadden, William, Spring Valley. Meinardi, John, S. V. Radio Repair Shop. Montagnoli, Elvira, American Nickeloid Co., Peru, III. Monterastelli, Aldo, Ottawa. Morton, Elizabeth, Gunther’s Ice Cream Factory, S. V. Orlandini, Dora, American Nickeloid Co., Peru. Pomatto, Virginia, Clinic, Spring Valley. Rogowski, Stanlius, Junior College, La Salle. Salmon, Margaret, Dr. Ballensiefer's office, LaSalle. Savio, Harold, Rathbun’s Drug Store, S. V. Smith, Charlotte, Ladd. Smith, Renatta, Clock Works, Peru. Strum, Viola, Rockford City Hospital. Teresavitch, Della, Spring Valley. Torri, Anton, Torri's Confectionery, Ladd. Van Tress, Frances, Junior College, La Salle. Wagner, Ralph, Spring Valley. Zemaitis, John, Western Electric Co., Chicago. 3 6 RCTIVITIE5 HHHHHIHiHHHHHHHHHHiHHHi H. T. H. S. T H E H A L L L I G H T Top row—W. Scalsis, V. Chonowski, J. Yerly, J. Mazaika, VC'. Stank. J. Cole, M. Bernatavicz. R. Me Adams. Second row—A. Balestri. B. Cavalccco, E. Wilkaitis, F. Faletti, C. Trumpinski, A. Querciagrossa, C. Zcmaitis, C. Ruppert. Coach Nesti. Bottom row—A. Andrconi, G. Canovi, C. Chonowski. G. Norquist. G. Hill, A. Bellettini. Football Squad Trophy awarded by Cassiday Brothers to the Undefeated Champions” of 1929. Sept. 21—Morris—0 Hall—33 Sept. 28—Washington High, Cedar Rapids, Iowa—0 Hall—6 Oct. 4—East Aurora High, Aurora, III.—18 Hall—6 Oct. 12—Mooseheart—7 Hall—0 Oct. 19—Froebel, Gary, Ind.—0 Hall—0 Oct. 27—Kewanee—0 Hall—6 Nov. 8—Streator—7 Hall—14 Nov. 23—St. Bede—0 Hall—14 39 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Review of Football Season Sept. 21 — Morris 0 — Hall 33 The first game of the season was with Morris on their field. Hall's team with six new members, showed that they had the stuff for a winning team. Crossing the Morris goal line almost at will, the Nestimen scored their first touchdown in the first five minutes of play, Faletti starting the ball rolling by reeling off thirty yards on the kick off. A succession of line smashes carried the ball to the five-yard line and Andreoni, Hall’s plunging freshman, carried it over. A blocked punt resulted in another touchdown and the period ended with the score 4-0. The Morris team resorted to a furious aerial attack which was smothered by Hall's linemen, and they were unable to score, while the Redmen crossed their goal line once in each of the last three quarters. The score was 33-0 in favor of Hall. Sept 28 — Washington High, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 0 — Hall 6 Although outweighed and supposedly outclassed, Hall's Redmen outplayed their heavier opponents all over a wet and slippery field. The condition of the field prohibited end runs or forward passes, both teams relying on line plunges to gain ground. The Hall forward line smothered all attempts to gain ground and opened large holes in their line, enabling the Hall backfield to make long runs. The first quarter was scoreless, but the Redmen started a drive down the field in the second quarter which carried the ball over the goal line for the only score of the game. Neither team was able to score in the final half, and the game ended with the score 6-0 in Hall's favor. Oct. 4 — East Aurora High, Aurora, 111., 18 — Hall 6 This game was originally scheduled for October 5. The date was changed and the game was played at night, at Aurora. The novelty of this style of playing helped pave the way to Hall's first defeat in nineteen starts. Aurora pushed over a touchdown in the first two minutes of play. But the Redmen came out of their trance and held them scoreless the remainder of the half. At the opening of the second half, Aurora duplicated their opening feat and scored another touchdown. The Hall line held until the fourth period, when they again weakened under the hammering of the East High boys and let another touchdown be pushed over. McAdams, Hall's flashy half back, took the kick-off and raced eighty yards to Aurora’s five-yard line, and Bernatavicz carried the ball over for Hall’s only touchdown, as the game ended with Hall trailing 18-6. Oct. 12 — Mooseheart 7 —Hall 0 The brightness of Hall’s Home Coming day was somewhat dulled by the Redmen dropping their battle with Mooseheart by a score of 7-0. Although Mooseheart was rated as having the better team, because of their having beaten Aurora by a score of 40-0 earlier in the season, Hall completely outplayed them. In the first period Mooseheart took the ball on a bad kick by Bernatavicz, and followed this with a pass to Hall’s four yard line, which was ruled complete because of interference with the receiver. The ball was carried over in two attempts, scoring the only touchdown of the game. The Redmen carried the ball to within striking distance of Mooseheart’s goal line many times, but could not score. The game ended with the score 7-0 in favor of Mooseheart. 40 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Oct. 19 — Froebel, Gary, Ind., 0 — Hall 0 Having dropped two in a row, Hall entered this game with a few misgivings, but though the fast and husky Hoosier State champions proved a formidable foe, the Redmen stopped their onslaughts and held them to a scoreless tie. The first half of the game was given over to a punting duel in which Hall had a slight advantage. It was obvious that the teams were quite evenly matched, though the Redmen did push their way to the Froebel twenty-yard line, where they fumbled and Froebel recovered. The second half was a repetition of the first, with Hall advancing to the Froebel five-yard line, where they lost the ball on downs—Froebel started a march down the field which was soon checked. The game ended with the score 0-0. Oct. 27 — Kewanee 0 — Hall 6 Although Hall was unable to run up as big a score as they had done in previous years, they managed to defeat Kewanee by a score of 6-0. Kewanee started the game with a devastating aerial attack, which kept the Redmen on their toes all of the first half, but they were unable to score. The half ended with Hall pushing the ball far into Kewanee's territory. In the third quarter Hall started a drive down the field, and with Bernatavicz smashing the line and McAdams and Trumpinski running around the ends, they carried the ball to Kewanee’s five-yard line as the quarter ended. Bernatavicz carried the ball over in two attempts. Kewanee received the kickoff but lost fifteen yards and was forced to punt. A succession of end runs placed the ball on Kewanee's five-yard line. Four attempts netted only four yards and the game ended with the ball on the one-yard line. Nov. 8 — Streator 7 — Hall 20 This game was originally scheduled for Nov. 16 to be played on the home field. The date was changed to Nov. 8 and the game was played at night on Streator s field. Streator had already cinched the I. V. Championship, and their defeat by Hall made their claim to the championship somewhat empty. The Dalemen launched a furious attack and gained three first downs in succession; a pass to Hall’s five-yard line ruled complete because of interference with the receiver placed them in a position to score, and a line plunge carried the ball over. The kick for point was successful. In the second quarter Hall carried the ball into Streator’s territory, where they scored on a pass to Yerly. Neither team scored in the third quarter and the score-stayed 7-7. In the fourth quarter Hall staged a furious rally; end runs by McAdams and Galetti interspersed with passes to Yerly enabled them to score twice, making the score 20-7 at the close of the game. Nov. 23 — St. Bede 0 — Hall 14 Hall’s Redmen playing their final game of a successful season, in a biting north wind, triumphed over St. Bede by a score of 14-0. The St. Bede gridders put up strong opposition during the first half and Hall was unable to score. St. Bede received the kickoff but was forced to kick. Hall recovered and a long pass to Chonowski placed the ball on St. Bede’s fifteen-yard line. McAdams plunged across for the touchdown and Faletti scored the extra point, making the score 7-0. A blocked punt, by Zemaitis, on the St. Bede twenty-yard line late in the third quarter paved the way for another touchdown. McAdams carried the ball over in two attempts. A kick from placement scored the extra point. The score at the end of the game was 14-0. •U Senior Letter men BERNATAVICZ A narural born football player, big and fast. A hard man to stop, a good line plunger and an excellent man in getting down the field for passes. He starred against Mooseheart and Cedar Rapids. STANK—End A good man on defense though not a flashy player, but he was one of the most consistent men on the squad, always doing his bit and a little bit more. He was one of the hardest fighters on the team. CA V A LETT O—Guard Teno— Canary,” although smaller than the average lineman, was one of the best all-around men on the squad. He played both a guard and a tackle. He always gave a good account of himself. This was his fourth year of competition, and the valuable experience he had, stood him in good stead in many tight places of the season. STALSIS A wonder on attack, a bear cat on the defense, a man that surely does crack ’em” when he goes after them. His cool headed-ness and cleverness were his greatest assets and he improved with every game of the season. His berth surely will be hard to fill next year. RUPPF.RT Playing his Iasi year as an end and tackle on the red and white machine, Kerney had a good year despite his handicap of injuries. He was always in the fighting and could be counted to do his best at all times. COLE—Guard This was Cole Duke's” last year of competition, and his previous experience moulded him into a first class guard. Big and powerful. Cole could always be counted on to open up a hole for our backs to plunge through on the offense. He was a good, hard-hitting guard that could always be depended upon. TRUMPINSKI—Half Trump was another man who played most of the season. Trump s speed and ability to dodge stood him in good stead. A half back in addition to ball carrying. Trump was a good pass receiver although he was the smallest man on the squad. BOGGIO A man who stuck it out through thick and thin and finally played in enough games to earn himself a letter. That’s what it takes to make a successful man. Joe never knew when he was beaten. CHONOWSKI After a few year’s with the scrubs” Walkie” was promoted to the first squad, where he immediately made good as an alternate end. Although he was not as big and as fast as an end should be, he made up for any such deficiency by an abundance of fight, on the defense. He was a deadly tackle. Therefore the gains around his end were few and far between. We will surely miss Walkie next year. 43 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. First row—C. Trumpinski, Captain, J. Mazaika, A. Shea. J. Ycrly. W. Shaffer. W. Stank. Coach Ncsci. Second row—A. Querciagrossa. E. Wilkaitis, D. Marchiando, F. Faletti. G. Grotti. L. Bcllcttini. Basketball Squad SCHEDULE Hall 11—LaSalle-Peru 14, here Hall 8—Morris 22, there Hall 15—St. Bede 8, here Hall 22—Cherry 3, here. Hall Id— Corpus Christi 14, there Hall 13—Alexis 14, there Hall 19—LaSalle-Peru 15, there Hall 19—Morris 13, here Hall 23—Marseilles 13, there Hall 16—Mendota 23, here Hall 26—Marseilles 10, here Hall 27—Rock Island 26, here Hall 16—St. Bede 27, there Hall 11—Kewanee 17, here Hall 22—Ohio 6, here Hall 13—Mendota 12, there Hall 41—Hopkins 13, there Hall 32—Hopkins 13, here Hall 31—De Pue 28, there Hall 27—Sheffield 22, there Hall 28—Lostant 12, Morris Hall 18—Harrison Tech 31, Morris Hall 22—Bureau Jet. 4, Princeton Hall 49—Manlius 9, Princeton Hall 29—Buda 13, Princeton Hall 33—De Pue 6, Princeton Hall 20—Marseilles 12, Ottawa Hall 12—Streator 27, Ottawa Total Points—Hall 619; Opps. 417 Games Won—Hall 21 ; Opps. 7. 44 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Charles Trumpinski, Captain Traveling Trophy awarded by business men of Walnut for winning Bureau County Tournament three times. It now remains permanently at Hall. Trophy awarded by Bureau County for winning Eleventh Annual Bureau County Basketball Tournament of 1930. % Bureau County Tournament The Redmen entered the Bureau County Tournament at Princeton, February 6, 7, 8 as one of the favorites. Hall 24 — Bureau Jet. 4 On Friday afternoon, February 7, the Redmen met the Bureau Junction five in the first game of the day. Hall displayed a strong defense and held the Bureau five without a field goal. The Redmen's offense functioned smoothly to take a 24-4 victory in the Redmen's first game of the meet. Hall 49 — Manlius 9 In the second game of the tourney, the Hall five rolled up the biggest score of the meet. The Redmen's offense, led by Trumpinski and Yerly, who scored seventeen points each, functioned perfectly and made baskets almost at will. The All-Americans proved able assistance when substituted. Hall 29 — Buda 13 In the semi-finals, the Hall five had little trouble in defeating Buda to reach the finals. The Hall quintet played a cautious game and kept the lead after overcoming a 4-0 Buda lead in the first quarter. Close guarding by Mazaika and Stank kept the Buda offense under their wings and made Hall's entry into the finals possible. Hall 33 — De Pue 6 (Championship) The Hall five were expected to meet much opposition in the championship tilt at the hands of DePue, winner over Princeton. The Redmen began with their usual attack and were never headed after taking a 15-3 lead ar the half. Shaffer demonstrated his scoring ability to account for eighteen points and led the individual scoring, for a single game, throughout the tourney. After taking the championship tilt with ease, the Redmen were presented with two trophies for first place honors. Besides taking first place honors, three Redmen, Trumpinski, Yerly, and Mazaika, were mentioned on the first all-star team. 45 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Left 10 right—Coach Ncsti. Assistant-Coach Bradley, C. Chonowski. Mr. Tyler, Mr. Sarvcr. Coaches and Managers Coach Richard Nesti This is the second year for Coach Nesti at Hall Township. In these two years his teams have been very successful and have upheld the traditions that Hall teams are never through fighting for victory. His ceaseless energy and driving power, together with his knowledge of athletics, have proven the undoing of many of his rivals. Assistant Coach Clair Bradley Mr. Bradley's interest in the teams was evidenced by his loyalty in helping to build up the power of the second stringers. His careful analysis in holding post mortems was of great assistance in planning lines of attack. Chester Chonowski Saw-Haw” being the coach’s unofficial barometer, never failed to be on hand with water, towels, first aid supplies, or whatever was necessary to proceed with the contest. He was as accurate at hurling English invectives as he was at hurling the towel to the sweating team. His was a labor of love. Allen C. Tyler, Principal Mr. Tyler spent much time and energy the past year in seeing that the basketball arrangements were completed. He was active in looking after many of the details, such as ticket sales, attendance, and appointment of duties about the grounds and building. His interest and enthusiasm were invaluable to the athletic program. He is also in charge of a vocational class in building and trades, whose project for this year is the construction of the new athletic field and stadium. Clifford L. Sarver, Superintendent Mr. Sarver, as superintendent, acted as supervisor of the entire athletic program. In that capacity he kept careful check on the eligibility of the players. He was an efficient chairman and pleasant toastmaster of the football banquet, December 5. He is an enthusiastic backer of the plans and accomplishment of the new athletic field and stadium. 46 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT First row—Coach Nesti, W. Stank. A. Shea. J. Yerly, W. Shaffer. J. Mazaika. Second row—G. Norquisi. C. Trumpinski. F. Faletti. E. Wilkaitis. A. Qucrciagrossa. J. Blum. Track Squad At the time the Hall Light went to press, the Hall Track Team was expected to enter three track events. The Hall spikers were to participate in the Annual Illinois Valley meet, the Bureau County meet, and the Streator invitational meet. John Yerly, last year's individual high scorer, and holder of the Illinois Valley 220 high-hurdles record, is expected to retain his ability and lead the Hall spikers to a successful season. Other reliable candidates who are expected to contribute points to Hall are Joe Mazaika, who will heave the shot, William Stank, long distance runner, and John Blum and Fred Falletti, two promising dashmen who should repeat their last season's form. Teno Cavaletto and Howard Hill, two new prospects, are also expected to help the veterans to a successful season's record. BUREAU COUNTY TRACK AND FIELD MEET, 1929 Event 50 yd. dash One mile run 440 yd. run 120 yd. high hurdles 100 yd. dash 220 yd. low hurdles 220 yd. dash 880 yd. run Javelin throw High jump Discus throw Broad jump One-half mile relay Pole vault Shot put Winner Carper, (Buda) Hartz, (Manlius) Hensel, (Malden) Yerly, (Hall) Hensel, (Malden) Nawa. (Depue) Hensel, Malden) Brown, (Princeton) Williams, (LaM'lle) Piper, (Tiskilwa) Howard, (Sheffield) Davis, (LaMoille) Meagher, (Depue) (Walnut) Hoffman, (Princeton) John Mazaika (Hall) Time, Distance Record 5.8 sec. Warnock, (Hall) 5.4 sec. '22. 4 min. 51.5 sec. New Record 53 sec. New Record 17.5 sec. 10.8 sec. McMillan, (Neponset) 10.2 sec. '27 27.5 sec. Longman (Princeton) 26.5 sec. '27 23 sec. Draper (Manlius) 22.2 sec. '24 2 min. 6.5 sec. Hickman, (Pr'ceton) 2', 5.8 sec. T2 154 ft. Brown (Hall) 163 ft. 6 in. ’27 5 ft. 7% i°- Miller (Manlius) 5 ft. 11% in. '27 98 ft. 2 in. Wahl (Walnut) 115 ft. 8 in. '25 19 ft. 9% in. Hoover (Bureau) 21 ft. 2% in. '28 1 min. 37.6 sec. New Record 10 ft. 4 in. Winger (Walnut) 11 ft. 1 % in. '26 46 ft. 7 in. New Record 47 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Tow r0w—F Darwish. E. M. Klcinf.ill. T. Guidorini. W. Kunkcl. M. Gadoury. M. Acron. C. Conway. L. Gall. V. Johnson. M. Kramer, A. Cavaleao, H. Hannev, L. Dieci, M. Batten. C. Gadoury. M. Gallcu, L. Fcnoglio. Middle row—L. Dc Filipni. 1. Bianchi. R. Brett. F.. Evans. H. Diamond. A. Brogi. J. Dudek. I. Castelli, C. Fanti, S. Letkusky. L. Castelli. C. Latham. R. Berliner. V. Lorenzo. S. Jacobowski. Y. Butt. Bottom row—A. Brett. M. Bradbeer. I. Frasco. I. Grivetti. H. Lakin. A. Lakin, E. Edwards. R. Lunn. V. Chioni. A. Ballcrin, L. Bonucchi. K. Klcinfall. Girls’ Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association was formed at Hall four years ago, for the purpose of encouraging interest and participation in the various athletic activities, and to win a school letter. The club, which consisted of eighty-four members, met in the Auditorium on September 25 and reorganized under the direction of Miss Parks, the physical education instructor. The dub met on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. In October of 1926 the G. A. A. became a member of the Illinois State League of High School Girls' Athletic Associations. Through this membership a girl is entitled to the following four awards: The local award for 600 points; the school letter for 1200 points; the state award for 1600 points, and the state emblem for 2000 points. To get an award, certain activities must be performed, such as roller and ice skating, stunts, basketball, hiking, volley-ball, and track. About thirty-two girls have earned the first award. School letters were won by Corinne Gadoury, Lucille Dieci, Eleanor Hails, Lena Torri, Catherine Fanti, Ollie Volpini, Edna Mae Kleinfall, and Helen Robich. The girls who have their H” have something of which they can be proud. Each year a Pep Squad organized from the G. A. A. made itself known by rooting at the games. Each girl wore a red and white outfit with a felt cap to match. Under the direction of Corinne Gadoury, the president and cheerleader, the girls showed sportsmanship throughout the games. 48 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top row—A. Collier, M. Bertuzzi, J. Pasquali, D. Yerly, S. Lc Clcrcq, S. Bcrnatavicz, C. Waite, C. Walker, M. Porch, M. Sear. M. Me Fadden, L. Mason, M. Mason, Miss Parks. Middle row—M. Rafter, B. Me Cook, I. Woerncr, C. Pasquali, H. Robieh. T. Serena, O. Volpini, D. Wolfe, L. Torri, I. Pozzi, L. Ruggerio, C. Robieh. C. Paglia. F. Urquhart, S. Sear. Bottom row—D. Wagner, V. Trillec, J. Laugal, M. Theodore. M. Panizzi, M. Peyrot, H. Weiscnburger, C. Torri, C. Martin, B. Manning, C. Mignone. Girls’ Athletic Association (Cont.) A Tea Dance was held on February 7, in the gymnasium in honor of the new members who were initiated into the club on that day. All the girls in the school and the women faculty members were invited to attend. The chief form of amusement was dancing. Refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed by all. The girls took active parts in the athletic activities. Many girls reported for the volley and basket ball practices which were held during the ninth period. From these girls, teams were chosen and games were held which were sponsored by the G. A. A. The juniors, led by Louise Fenogiio, carried off the victory in volley ball. Basket ball seemed to be the most interesting sport. The first game of the tournament was played between the freshmen and juniors, in which the latter won by a score of 26-22. Next came the sophomores and seniors, the latter winning 8-9. The juniors defeated the seniors 8-4. The juniors lost to the sophomores 10-4, and the seniors were defeated by the freshmen by an 11-6 count. To determine the championship, a special game had to be played between the sophs and juniors, the former winning by the score of 12-8. Officers: President .... Corinne Gadoury Vice-President - - - Edna Mae Kleinfall Secretary-Treasurer .... Lucille Dieci Membership Chairman - - Catherine Fanti 49 BASE BALL JUNiOB BASKET BALL OFFICERS BOOKING HORSE AWARDS SOPH CHAMPS JUNIOR VOLLEY BALL f Little Bo-Beep Has lost some sleep Over contests, plays, and debate— But she won’t mind When the season’s grind Shows how high they rate! H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT J. Braida, F. Steffen. C. Gadoury, C. Mignonc. H. Hanney. M. Scar. H. Wheeler, L. Fenoglio, Mr. Tyler. Miss Osmanson. Debate Hall's debate season was unusually good this year. Hall was a member of the Illinois Valley Debate league this season and ended well up in the final standings of the league. Debate, sponsored by Miss Osmanson, went over exceptionally well with the students because many were interested in representing Hall. The material that came out for debate was very good and it was difficult for the coach to select two teams because the candidates were all such good debaters. The total number of students that tried out for debate was sixteen, an unusually large number. Many practice debates were held in the auditorium to determine who were to be chosen for the teams. After some hotly contested practice debates, the following won places: Negative, Jennie Braida, Frank Steffen, Corrinne Gadoury, and Catherine Mignone; Affirmative, Louise Fenoglio, Helen Hanney, Mary Sear, and Herbert Wheeler. They debated on this question throughout the year, Resolved: That installment buying as practiced in the United States the past ten years is socially and economically desirable. The decisions up to date are: Hall's Negative—2 Hall's Negative—3 Hall's Affirmative—3 Ottawa's Negative—2 Hall's Affirmative—3 Hall's Negative—38 Streator's Affirmative—3 Hall's Affirmative—1 (Hall) Depue's Affirmative—0 (Hall) Depue’s Negative—0 (Depue) Hall’s Affirmative—1 (Ottawa) Streator's Negative—0 (Hall) Hall's Affirmative—34 (Cong. Church, Spring Valley) Hall's Negative—0 (Streator) 53 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Top row—L. Picco, A. Sweet, J. Bium, F. Steffen, P. Robich, B. Cavaletto, L. Dc Filippi, J. Repka, F. Coss, W. Shaffer, W. Keay, J. Hansen. Director, Mr. Sweet. Bottom row—L. Miller. H. Arnold, B. Silvcrstein, R. Brett, F. Urquhart, N. Bernstein, V. Cinotto. Orchestra The Hall Township High School orchestra during 1929-1930 has been one of the most active organizations of the school. Rehearsals were held every Tuesday and Friday, third period, in the music room. The orchestra played overtures, marches, and waltzes as well as popular numbers. It is under the direction of Mr. Sweet. It has given service to the school by playing for all the school plays, banquets, and occasionally at general assembly. The members of the orchestra who have played one year or more have been very fortunate in receiving letters. This is the first time that letters have been given to the orchestra. The orchestra consisted of twenty members. They are as follows: Violins, Vincent Cinotto, Nathan Bernstein. Hubert Arnold, Rachel Brett, Bertha Silverstein, Francis Urquhart, LeVerne Miller; clarinets, John Blum, Arthur Sweet, Louis Picco; Cornet and trumpet, Paul Robich and Frank Steffen; saxaphones: Battista Cavaletto, Francis Coss, William Shaffer, John Hanson and William Keay; piano, Lorraine DeFilippi; drums, John Repka, vocalist, John Cole. 54 H. T. H. S. T H F. HALL LIGHT Band The band was organized in 1922 under the direction of Mr. Hjorth, with five members. In 1928 there was no band, but it was reorganized again in 1929 under the direction of Mr. Sweet. The Hall Band is composed of twelve members. They are as follows: cornet and trumpet, Paul Robich, Frank Steffen; clarinets, John Blum, Arthur Sweet, Louis Picco; saxaphones, Battista Cavaletto, Francis Coss, William Shaffer, William Keay, John Hanson; drums, Vincent Cinotto, John Rc-pka. The band is an attraction at all home football games, and the scarlet and white uniforms add to its appearance. New members will be added during the coming summer, when instructions and rehearsals will be held. 55 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. E. Lunn. H. Wheeler. J. Mac Donald. W. Shaffer, F. Schurcz, D. Grivetti, L. Du Bois. R. Brett, A. Petitti. P. Campeggio. R. Hill, C. Mignone. “Second Childhood” The two howling babies were features of the annual all school play presented on November 1. The Elixir of Youth discovered by Professor Relyea was the cause of several people in the household in Coshocton to indulge in Second Childhood.” An adult dog took a dose of the mixture and a tiny puppy was found in its place. An old general took the same treatment and was turned into a small baby that cried and cried as babies will do. But the professor found that his discovery was only a fake, and he had to begin all over again. The cast was as follows: Professor Frederick Relyea .... Mrs. Wellsmiller (Auntie) .. Sylvia Relyea (his daughter) Philip Stanton (his assistant) General Henry Burbeck........ Marcella Burbeck ............ Mrs. Vivert (a neighbor) .... Mrs. Henderson .............. Lucille Norton............... Judge Sanderson ............. Sheriff Johnson ............. Deputy Sheriff Stoker........ Director .................... ......... William Shaffer ........ Dorothy Grivetti ............ Rachel Brett ......... Leadore DuBois ............ Richard Hill ....... Catherine Migone ............ Evelyn Lunn ......... Janet MacDonald ......... Angeline Petitti ........ Herbert Wheeler ......... Franklin Schurtz _________ Paul Campeggio .......... Miss Osmanson 56 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT J. Boggio. J. Mac Donald, F. Coss. M. Sear. M. Leonard. E. Lunn. B. Cavaletto. L. Du Bois. D. Grivetti, M. Tonelli, C. Ruppert. R. Caldera. C. Pomatto. R. Brett, C. Gadoury, E. Hails, T. Noling. “The Call of the Banshee” The scene of the senior play this year was laid in a house where the bed-clothes twitched, people were murdered, the weird, shrill, haunting, blood-curdiing call of the Banshee was heard, and the deaf lunatic lived. The story was a triumphant winner. A hypnotist, who had lived in the wilds of Africa, returned to America to visit his cousin, and brought with him a servant versed in the occult mysteries. They had with them pet snakes, a monkey, beetles and fleas galore that were allowed to crawl about on the stage. Will you ever forget the cunning monkey that Don handled so professionally? Over 700 people witnessed this play on January 30. Miss Os-manson directed The Call of the Banshee to a successful presentation by the large senior cast which was as follows: Peter Adair .... Hazel Orpen .... Dr. Markowitz .. Mrs. Grimes .... Mary Grimes .... Yuru ............ Maya ............. Clem Durwood ___ Joan Walters ___ Hilda (her maid) Abner Heckenshell Tom Scott ........ Blanche Lamb ... Tibby Lamb ..... Dr. Lacey ...... Walter Payne.... Mrs. Payne _____ Linda Perkins... ............................. Teno Cavaletto ................................ Rachel Brett .............................. Joseph Boggio ........................... Dorothy Grivetti ........................... Janet MacDonald ........................ Donald Rosenzweig ................................. Mary Sears ........................... Charles Pomatto .............................. Thelma Noling ................................Eleanor Hails ............................ Francis Coss ............................. Leadore DuBois .......................... Marjorie Leonard .......................... Evelyn Lunn ........................ Cornelius Ruppert ........................... Roma ldo Caldera ........................... Corinne Gadoury ........................... Minnie Tonelli 57 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. First row—C. Fanri, C. Foley, M. Doyle. M. McFaddcn. L. De Filippi, M. Vallero, L. Dieci. C. Waite. H. Hanney. M. Kramer. D. Wolfe. C. Walker. J. MacDonald. Middle row—D. Norquist. M. Pcyrot, H. Bouchez, E. Hails. D. Grivetti, R. Brett. T. Serena. I. Frasco, A. Petitti, M. Leonard. M. Pomatto, E. Perkins. B. Woodend. Third row—E. Edwards. M. Batten, V. Chioni, A. Brett. H. Lakin. L. Bonucchi. F. Urquhart, I. Pozzi, B. Silver-stein. A. Evans. J. Dudck. M. Bertuzzi, C. Mignone. Glee Club The Hall Township High School Glee Club was organized November, 1914. Since that time it has grown until it has become one of the most important activities of the school. For the past two years it has been under the able direction and leadership of Mr. Albert F. Steffen, who has contributed a great deal to its success. Membership in the Glee Club is counted as a point toward the Honor Club besides the one-fourth point as a minor credit. In November, Dorothy Grivetti, Marjorie Leonard, Eleanor Hails and Rachel Brett were sent to the State meet at Champaign as representatives of Hall's Glee Club. This was a valuable and instructive experience to the four girls, who later gave accounts of their trip in the Assembly. The Club entered the state contest this year. The required number was My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land” by Edward Elgar, and The Green Cathedral by Karl Harms was the selected number. The sub-district contest was held at LaSalle, April 12, the district contest at De Kalb, and the state finals at Macomb, Illinois. The club which went to the contests included sixteen girls and was entered under class B, which includes schools with 150-500 students. 58 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT “The Belle of Bagdad” The Belle of Bagdad, a colorful musical comedy, was successfully presented under the auspices of the Music Club, and the direction of Mr. Steffen, April 25. The scenery, the costumes, and the lighting effects provided a beautiful background for Fair Day in Badgad. The rose and amber spotlights on gowns of green and golden hues gave effective coloring to the scenes. Guards, U. S. sailors, oriental dancers, and American tourists produced brilliant effects throughout the evening. The cast was as follows: Mrs. J. Horace McCann ........ Eleanor Hails Fisa McCann, her daughter Dorothy Wolfe Anne Blackwell, a friend Margaret Doyle Archie Fitzgihhons, a Londoner .......... .......................... Joseph Boggio Zelinda, a dancer ........... Marjorie Leonard Rose, Caliph’s daughter ..... Angelina Petitti Lilly, another daughter ........ Ireta Frasco Ali Ben Mustapha, Perfect of police ..... ............... ......... Richard Hill Hassen El Carib, Caliph ...... William Shaffer Jewel, his favorite daughter .. Dorothy Grivetti Bill Blake, airplane mechanic .... Albert Shea Bob Ballentine, his friend .... Lawrence Piano Henrietta Whipstitch, spinster .... Rachel Brett Dick Taylor, from Hollywood Film Co. .. ....................... Battista Cavaletto Producing staff: Accompanist, piano .......... Robert Wright Accompanist, violin ........ Vincent Cinotto Spotlight and stage lighting ... Edward Acton Art Work ................... William Kwadas Oriental Dancers: Mary Bertuzzi, Lena Bon-ucchi, Vera Chioni, Jane Dudek, Catherine Mignone. Mabel Peyrot, Irene Pozzi, Hazel Weisenberger. Guards: Nathan Bernstein, Romaldo Caldera, Bert Hurst, Lloyd Johnson, Warren Johnson, Herbert Wheeler. Sailors: Mildred Batten, Henrietta Bouchez, Lorraine De Filippi, Aileen Evans, Eileen Edwards, Justina Laugal, Stacia Letkusky, Ruth Lunn, Bertha Silverstein, Ollie Vol-pini. Chorus: Anna Marie Bellerin, Marion Brad-beer, Catherine Foley, Mildred Gadoury, Helen Hanney, Kathryn Latham, Suzanne Le Clerq, Margaret Mason, Bertha McCook, Margaret McFadden, Doris Nor-quist, Theresa Serena. Stage Carpentry ... Martin Ziel and Mr. Hill Printing and Advertizing .............. ..... Robert Wright, under Mr. Leonard Costuming .. Miss Anderson and sewing class 59 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. First row—S. Bcrnatavicz. C. Gadoury, L. Du Bois. Front row—M. Leonard, G. Sear, C. Mignone, R. Brett. Miss Osmanson. Literary Contest The District Literary Contest was held in LaSalle on April 12. Hall was represented by Corinne Gadoury, who gave an extemporaneous speech entitled, A Million Dollar Football Menace,” Leadore DuBois, who gave a humorous reading entitled, Togo Gets Acquainted With The Clothesline,” Stacia Bcrnatavicz, who delivered an oration, Children of the Poor,” and Catherine Mignone, who gave a dramatic reading, Mercedes.” Hall received the first place by winning six points on two first places. These were won by Corinne Gadoury and Leadore DuBois. They competed in the sectional meet. Hall was also represented in the Bureau County Contest, May 23. Corinne Gadoury was entered for extemporaneous speaking, Leadore DuBois for humorous reading, Marjorie Leonard for dramatic reading, Rachel Brett for humorous reading, and George Sear for oratory. At the sectional contest at De Kalb, May 3, Leadore DuBois won first place in the Boys' Humorous Reading against ten other entrants. This gave him the chance to enter the State contest at Macomb. 60 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT First row—G. Norquist, M. Doyle, S. Le Clerq, Mr. Leonard. Middle row—M. Scar, I. Castclli, E. Walton. F. Darwish, B. McCook. E. Klcinfall, J. MacDonald, L. Piano. Front row—M. Pomatto, M. Bcrtu2zi, L. Torri, M. Tonelli, E. Lunn. Commercial Contest The state district commercial contest was held at Princeton on Saturday, April 26. Hall entered for bookkeeping, beginning and advanced shorthand, and beginning and advanced typing. The students who participated in the contest are as follows: Beginning shorthand, Mary Bertuzzi, Freda Darwish and Edna Mae Kleinfall, with Alice Collier as alternate; advanced shorthand, Janet MacDonald, Margaret Pomatto and Minnie Tonelli, with Lawrence Piano as alternate; beginning typewriting, Freda Darwish, Margaret Doyle, F.dna Mae Kleinfall and George Norquist, with Bertha McCook as alternate; advanced typewriting, Evelyn Lunn, Margaret Pomatto, Mary Sear and Irene Terando, with Janet MacDonald as alternate; bookkeeping, Irma Castelli, Catherine Torri and Earl Walton, with Suzanne Le Clercq as alternate. Mrs. Olson is the teacher of the typing and shorthand department, and Mr. Leonard is teacher of the bookkeeping department. Hall was very successful, winning many first and second places The results are as follows: Novice Typing team class B, first place 39-5. Novice Typing individuals class B, first place, Edna Mae Kleinfall, 48.1. Amateur Typing class B, first place 54.75. Indiviruals, class B, first and second places, Margaret Pomatto, 59-2 and Mary Sear, 56.9. Open typing individuals, second place, Margaret Pomatto, 59.2. Eighty word shorthand team, second place 95. One hundred word shorthand team, second place 86.67. These teams and individuals competed in the sectional contest held at Marseilles on May 10. 61 NORKIE GOES OVEK BUSH LEflOrUEBS SLIDE, KELLY, SLIDE MAZAIKA HILL THEY'RE OFF MILL GOING Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How do societies grow? Here a staff. And there a board, And four or five clubs In a row. H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top row—J. Cole. L. Du Bois. C. Ruppcrc, F. Schurtz, C. Gadoury, W. Stank. M. McFadden, H. Hannev L. Fcnoglio, H. Sack, A. Ballerin. E. Slack. Second row W. K wadis. L. DcFilippi, D. Grivctti. M. Leonard, B. Me Cook, L. Died, I. Frasco, J. Braida E. Halm. H. Wciscnburgcr, C. Mignone, E. Hails. Third row—Miss Thompson. M. Pomatto. B. Silverstein. M. Bradbeer. A. Evans. A. Petitti. M. Scar, L. Torri M. Tonclli, O. Volpini. E. M. Kleinfali, E. Mac Donald, C. Trumpinski, J. Boggio. Bottom row—L. Murray. R. Caldera, A. Sweet. N. Bernstein, F. Steffen, H. Wheeler. B. Hurst, J. Dwyer P Campcggio, G. Scar. ' 7 Hall Light Board The Hall Light Board was selected on Friday, March 7. The Board consists of forty-six members. Although an annual is generally considered a senior publication, each class is well represented on the board. The senior class, however, has the highest representation with sixteen of the forty-six members. The board is composed of faculty advisers, the editorial staff, the business staff, and the art staff, whose members are as follows: Faculty advisers .... Miss Thompson, Mr. Tyler Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief ..................... M. Sear Associate editors ..... E. Hails, E. Kleinfali Literary editor ................... M. Leonard Faculty editor .................... D. Grivetti Senior editors ........... H. Sack, M. Pomatto Junior editors ..... H. Weisenberger, E. Halm Sophomore editors ........ E. Evans, A. Petitti Freshman editors .... L. De Filippi, A. Ballerin Organization editors .................... ......... M. Tonelli, J. Braida, A. Sweet Snapshot editors ...... M. Bradbeer, B. Hurst Boys Sports editors .... J. Cole, C. Trumpinski Feature editors ........................... B.Silverstein, B. McCook, H. Wheeler Girls’ Sports editors .... O. Volpini, L.Torri Joke editors ......... N. Bernstein, R. Caldera Business Staff Business managers ......................... ....... J. Boggio, G. Sear, P. Campeggio Sales manager ..................... C. Gadoury Ass’r Sales managers .... W. Stank, C. Ruppert, F. Schurtz, H. Hanney, I. Frasco, J. Dwyer, M. Mac Donald, M. Kramer, C. Mignone, M. Bertuzzi, L. Murray. Art Staff L. Du Bois, W. Stank, W. Kwadis, L. Fenog-lio, E. Slack, F. Steffen. 63 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Top row—W. Stank, E. M. Klcinfall. L. Dicci, J. Mazaika, M, Scar, M. Tonclli, C. Trumpinski, Mr. Sarvcr. Bottom row—B. Me Cook, D. Grivetti, M. Leonard, J. Mac Donald, M. Pomatto. National Honor Society In 1924, a year after the Honorary Activity Club had been organized, Hall became a charter member of the National Honor Society, which is a national organization of secondary schools. The purpose of this society is to encourage a high standard of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Scholarship is the only qualification which is measured specifically. One must rank in the upper fourth of his class. The members arc-chosen by the superintendent and a faculty committee. Every year not more than five per cent of the juniors and ten per cent of the seniors are chosen. All members are entitled to wear a pin which is the national emblem of the society. It is a gold pin which has a torch engraved in the center and extends below the main part of the pin. On top the name is written in full, and on the bottom the letters C, S, L, S, representing character, scholarship, leadership, and service arc engraved. This pin distinguishes an N. H. S. member from the rest of the students, and it shows that he has been awarded the highest honor that a high school can give. On Wednesday, March 5, twelve students became members and were initiated in General Assembly. The program consisted of the taking of the pledge by the new members and a speech on the meaning of the membership to the organization by Mr. Sarver, who is sponsor of the society. The National Honor Society does not conduct meetings or have officers, and its activity is not organized. The members, however, are bound to maintain its standard by the pledge. An N. H. S. member must always be an example for the other students and be ready to lend service willingly whenever called upon. 64 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top row—J. Boggio. O. Turchi, G. Scar, C. Ruppcrt, H. Hill, W. Shaffer. Second row—M. Doyle. M. Pomatto. A. Collier, C. Chioda. C. Waite. O. Volpini. E. M. Kleinfall. C. Sack. Third row—Miss Thompson. C. Foley. D. Grivetti, M. Leonard. D. Wolfe, E. Hails. M. Scar, H. Sack H. Robich. Bottom row—N. Bernstein, F. Schurtz, C. Trumpinski, P. Campeggio, B. Hurst, J. Blum. H. Wheeler. The Hall Times The Hall Times' this year brought the largest number of subscriptions in the history of the school. The paper was enlarged into a five column publication to look more like a big daily. Cartoon series were bought and used, which improved the Times' a great deal. Fourteen issues appeared, having been published twice every month. The staff is as follows: Adviser............................................................ Miss Thompson Editor in chief....................................... Dorothy Grivetti Associate editor ....................................... Mary Sear Assistant editors ............... Nathan Bernstein, Catherine Foley Features.........................Marjorie Leonard, Herbert Wheeler Boys Sports......................................Charles Trumpinski Assistant ............................................... John Blum Girls' Sports ........................................ Ollie Volpini J°kes............................ Joseph Boggio, Cornelius Ruppert Exchange.................................... Bert Hurst, Eleanor Hails Senior reporter...................................... Margaret Pomatto Junior reporter .................—...................... Edna Kleinfall Sophomore reporter....................................Charlotte Sack Office reporter ...................................... Cecelia Chioda Visitors ............................................ Dorothy Wolfe Personals ............................. Margaret Doyle, Alice Collier Inquiring reporters ................... Cecelia Waite, Alice Collier Reporters Helen Robich, Helen Sack, Oliver Turchi, Richard Hill, William Shaffer, George Sear, Franklin Shurtz Business Manager...................................... Joseph Boggio Assistants............................... Paul Campeggio, George Sear Printing Instructor .................................... Mr. Leonard Printers: Peter Mattioda, Bernard Navin, John Repka. Robert Wright, and Lezario Panizzi. rHE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Second row—S. Bernatavicz. C. Gadoury, H. Hanney. G. Sear, L. Du Bois, M. Sear, M. Porch, M. Gadoury, C. Trumpinski, G. Canovi, B. Hurst, D. Schrock. Bottom row—F. Steffen. H. Weisenbutger. J. Braida, B. Zand, B. Silverstcin, M. Leonard. D. Grivetti. A. F.vans. R. Brett, H. Wheeler, Miss Osmanson. Dramatic Debate Club The purpose of the Dramatic-Debate Club is to further the interest in dramatics and debates in Hall Township High School. During the year, plays and debates have been given for assembly programs. Membership in the Dramatic-Debate Club was permissible only to students of Hall Township High School who had completed a course in public speaking or were participating in such a course during the year, and to those who had taken part in extra-curricular activities such as debating, oral interpretation, school plays, and the forensic contests. The members of the society are carried over from year to year. This year there were twenty-three old members and seventeen new members. The meetings were conducted according to the rules of parliamentary law. They were held regularly every other week during the year. At each meeting a short program was given. Three one-act plays were given during the year. They were as follows: Unseen,” in which Aileen Evans, Frank Steffen, and Corinne Gadoury took part; What To Do,” in which Albert Shea and Mary Porch took part; and Good Medicine,” in which Richard Hill, Eurith Halm, and Stacia Bernatavicz took part. The most important social event was the Barn Dance given February 20, by the Dramatic-Debate Club and Music Club combined. It was sponsored by Miss Osmanson and Mr. Steffen. Officers: Marjorie Leonard .... President William Stank .... Vice-President Mary Porch .... Secretary-Treasurer 66 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Top row—J.Dudek. E. Perkins. C. Fanti. M. Peyro:. D. Norquist. I. Mason. M. Doyle, S. Le Clercq, L. Mason. D. V a Hero. M. Vallero. H. Sack. L. Dc Fihnpi. M. Kramer. A. Collier. J. Cole. S. Kujawa, D. March-lando, L. Piano. F. Coss, J. Repka. B. Cavaletto, R. Caldera. Second Row—C. Foley. M. Me Fadden, A. Cavaletto, M. Tonelli, I. Frasco. A. Petitti, C. Sack. G. Sirman H Robich, J. Blum. Third row—L Miller. G. Heep, C. Walker, G. Norquist. S. Letkusky. C. Chioda, G. Downey. J. Mac Donald. F.. Hails, M. Pomatto. B. McCook, L. Castelli, L. Torri, S. Redshaw, J. Boggio. Fourth row—E. Edwards. Mildred Batten. R. Lunn. T. Serena. V. Chioni. M. Mignone. M. TheoJore. M.Mason. B. Woodend. E. M. Klcinfall. L. Died, C. Waite. V. Cinotto. H. Arnold. H. Bernstein. C. Lakin. L. Picco, W. Johnson. Bottom ro —P. Robich. L. Bonucchi. C. I-atham. Sweet. J. Dwver. I. Pozzi, E. Mac Donald. A Lorenzo. F. Urhquart, N. Bernstein. R. Wright. M. Bradbccr. M. Rafter. A. Brett, J. Laugal, A. Balierin, C. Martin. H. Lakin. A. Lakin. I.. Ruggerio, V. Music Club The Music Club was organized for the purpose of promoting an interest in and appreciation of music to its members and the student body. One of its chief duties is to prepare the members to meet any musical demand to a better advantage. Another of its aims is to help the school by sponsoring a musical production. The Music Club was organized on October 10, 1928, under the sponsorship of Mr. Steffen. Any student who was a member of the Glee Club, Band, or Orchestra was eligible. The club membership, which was 42 last year, has increased to 88 members in the past year. Last year the operetta, Jerry of Jericho Road” was presented. It was one of the best entertainments of many years and was very well attended. This year the club sponsored the musical comedy, The Belle of Bagdad.” The Music Club sponsored a very delightful entertainment in General Assembly. It was a presentation of Hall's Music Club Minstrels in which the high spots were the interpretation of Old Black Joe” by Battista Cavaletto, and Am I Blue by John Cole. George Heep and Joseph Boggio's work as end men and Romaldo Caldera as interlocutor also added much to this program. Music was furnished by Hall’s Music Club Orchestra. President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer OFFICERS Bertha McCook Alice Collier Angelina Petitti Teno Cavaletto 67 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Top row—E. Klcinfall. A. Collier, J. Bossio, W. Sunk. B. Cavaletlo, C. Gadoury, L. Died. Bottom row—D. Grivetti. M. Leonard, M. Sear, J. Mac Donald, M. Pomatto. E. Hails, R. Brett. Miss Thompson. Honorary Activity Club The Honorary Activity Club was organized for the purpose of supporting any activity that may be in preparation at Hall and to set examples for other students. The club is to honor, not the average student, but the unusual and talented student. Membership in the H. A. C. requires six points, all to be made at Hall in different lines of activity. The meetings are held every second Thursday of the school year with Miss Thompson as sponsor. The members wear the H. A. C. pin that is symbolic of all that is necessary to join the honor society. The club gave a program in assembly in honor of Lincoln’s birthday this year. Red Cross Christmas seals were sold, and the proceeds were used for the school’s benefit. A Christmas party consisting of the exchange of gifts, poetry, games, and refreshments was held before the Christmas holidays. The programs at the regular club meetings have consisted of parliamentary practice, reports on various colleges, reports on books and favorite authors, music, and readings. In April the club undertook a drive selling Curtis publications to earn money for a social event held before the end of the year. Several new members have been added since the picture was taken. They are Leadore Du Bois, Minnie Tonclli, Ollie Volpini, Angelina Petitti, William Shaffer, Dorothy Wolfe, Albert Shea, Catherine Mignonc-, Helen Hannc-y, Jennie Braida, Ireta Frasco. OFFICERS President .... Dorothy Grivetti Vice-President - William Stank Secretary-Treasurer - - - Rachel Brett 68 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Mr. Tyler, Mr. Nesri. J. Maz.iika, Mr. Sarver, C. Trumpinski, B. Cavalctto. Athletic Board The Athletic Board was organized in March of this year. It was organized in order to unify the athletic agencies and to keep the affairs of the athletic department separated from the rest of the school activities. The activity of the board will consist of the management of all business such as ticket sales, the athletic fields, the schedules, the eligibility of players, the awarding of letters, and the renting of the athletic field. Whenever any matters connected witn the athletic department come up, they will be brought to the Board for discussion. Although it will have no official authority, it will help greatly in supervising athletics in an efficient manner. The members of the board are the superintendent, the principal, the coach, one representative each from the school board, the Senior class, the Junior class, and the Honorary Activity Club. The members this year are Mr. Sarver, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Nest;, Dr. J. J. Moran, Charles Trumpinski, Senior, Joseph Mazaika, Junior, and Battista Cavaletto, of the Honorary Activity Club. I he Board held its first meeting in early May. It discussed several important subjects including the new athletic field. 69 First row—C. Latham. M. Pcyrot. S. Lctkusky, I. Hicks. I). Kassul, E. Assallcy. C. Paglia. S. Scar, S. Lcthusky, R. Slack. A. Pctitti. T. Guidorini. K. Conway. C. Slack. M. Mason. E. Saathoff. D. Altvatcr. M. Batten. Middle row—R. Lunn. L. Meadowcraft. R. Berliner. A. Dubberstine. R. Michelini. I. Frasco. D. Yerly. L. Rug-gerio. M. Hicks. C. Pasquali. V. Chioni. L. Bonucchi. Third row—Miss Anderson. H. Lakin, D. Norquist, M. Panizzi, F. Urquhart. V. Goment. A. Lakin. J. Pasquali. M. Adams, J. Laugal. B. Woodend, I. Castelli, E. Edwards. V. Trillct. H. H. H. Club The H. H. H. Club of the Home Economics Department, has been an active organization at Hail for many years. The sponsor of the club is Miss Anderson. The purpose of the H. H. H. Club is to create an interest in domestic science beyond that offered in the sewing, cooking, and cafeteria classes. Any girl who was interested in the Home Economics Department was eligible to join the club. The club held its meetings every other week. Programs at the meetings consisted of the discussion of subjects dealing with domestic science, that were not studied in class. Interesting discussions on rug making and food preparation were conducted at rhe meetings. Entertainment programs consisted of short plays, readings, and musical numbers. The H. H. H. Club held a candy and sandwich sale at one of the football games. This proved very successful. A different set of officers was elected for each semester. The officers are as follows: FIRST SEMESTER President .... Theresa Guidorini Vice-President............................Ireta Frasco Secretary-Treasurer - - - Kathryn Conway SECOND SEMESTER President...............................Charlotte Sack Vice-President .... Angelina Petitti Secretary-Treasurer - - - Stacia Jacobowski 70 Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye— Half a dozen s’prizes In this Feature Pie! FEAT H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Mother Goose Spot Light Issued once — and only once — by the feature editors of The Hall Light. THE SNAP-SHOOTER Little Miss Bradbeer Sits on a bench here, Cutting snapshots of you and me; There's paste on the chairs And scraps 'everywhere And shears much bigger than she. She never grows tired For fear she’ll get fired, nd thus all her work she completes; She spends the whole day At her work in this way, Trimming borders, tops, hands and feet. Now just watch her smile At the neat little pile Of pictures both funny and sweet. One catches her eyes— It should take a prize— It's Arthur and his two big feet. She then finds another And cries, Oh mother!’’ For she hardly thinks it can be. Here is the she-ro. There is the he-ro, It’s Gadoury, Corinne, and Yerly THE FIVE WOPS Of the five amateur teams that have come from Hall, The Five Wops have won over all. Of course you all know Champley, The Five Wops’ famous Coach, Who walks around very lazily, And always has a grouch. Now we have Mattioda, A player so trim and tall, Who could show any player from Loyola How to handle a ball. Next in line we have Riva, A man you all know well. Who made spectators say, That boy sure plays swell.’’ Then we have Barnato, Who took a lot of flops. But he was a splendid player. Like the rest of Champley’s Wops. Now comes Jim Michaletti, Who made baskets in a row And after every shot he sank, He made a pleasant bow. Last we have George Michaletti, A worthy player indeed, And for this reason, Champley thought His team was in great need. Then Neben, our faithful driver, Was always on the job; And when the Wops would lose a game He was always sure to sob. 71 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. B. B D Club The B. B. I). Club, recently conceived and only just now organized, makes its bow before the public in this one and only issue of the Mother Goose Spotlight. Membership is unlimited. The one requirement is that the candidate must have made, in the presence of no less than ten people, a beautiful, but dumb remark, so recognized and noted by a member of the membership committee. This committee is composed of every student of Hall Township High School. The requirement that the beautiful, but dumb remark be made in the presence of at least ten people eliminates the numerous dumb wise cracks made to the sweetie when the motor is purring softly, or to the boy friend when the sax moans low. The following choice remarks are hereby submitted as evidence that their perpetrators are full-fledged members of the B. B. D. Club: Lorrain De Filippi, in freshman English class: You said to review The Lady of the Lake' by Cantos and I can't find that one; it's by Scott, in my book. Bill Shafler, in geometry: Is the triangle for today a two-sided or a three sided figure?” Mr. Nesti (second period U. S. history class while giving notes): The South desired land for the cultivation of copper. F. Schurtz (journalism): I ve been trying to get Lost in the Jungle since it first came.” Mr. Nesti (in U. S. history): What do they call the instrument the French used in beheading people?” Ned Nesti: Gillette, I think. Miss Parks (fifth period American history class): The Missipp: River flew down the Louisiana territory.” Miss Thompson: What was the speaker’s name today?” C. Waite (thinking of an orthopedic surgeon): Oscar Surgant. Coach Nesti: What battle was King Harold killed in?” Walter Hight: I think it was his last.” Mr. Toney (in review of American literature): Who was the first important American poet?” Bruno Iattoni: Shakespeare.” Mr. Bradley: Did you ever have any argumentation in English?” E. Hails: No, we always let her have her own way.' Mr. Bradley: What is a corollary?” E. Lunn: A triangle with one leg.” Miss Osmanson (in public speaking in the study of parliamentary law): What is a dark horse? Thomas Cantwell: It's a black one.” Coach Nesti: What military experience did Washington have before the Revolutionary War?” Helen Sack: He fought in the War of 1812.” Mr. Nesti: When did they stop adding stripes to the flag?” Walter Chonowski: After they had fifteen. Miss Slack (in physics class): Which is heavier, a ton of hay, or a ton of lead?” Mary Sear: A ton of lead, of course.” Mrs. Dyer (in personal hygiene): What is your skull composed of?” Victoria Trillet: Twenty-six ribs and a vertebral column.” Mr. Nesti: When and why was the second Continental Congress called? Walter Chonowski: In 1775, to call another meeting in 1774.” Miss Thompson (in senior English) : Of whom was Christopher the patron saint?” C. Ruppert: The automobile.” Mr. Nesti: What people went to the South, to settle there, after the Civil War?” Janet MacDonald: Peaches, pineapples, and other fruits and vegetables.” 72 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT The Loud Laugh That Speaks The Vacant Mind The loud laugh that speaks the vacant mind. To this statement of Goldsmith's I am indebted for an interesting study. Presumably school is not the place for the vacant mind, but this is where I made my study, a study of the vacant mind. Indeed many subjects of this study are found in the high school. Few students are exempted from this mental phase. Now further explanation makes it necessary that we visit a home of the vacant mind. Any high school can give you plenty of material. Mind, now, that I say any high school, for I defy any one to produce a school where I can not find a subject. For convenience we will visit my school, where I am acquainted with the most famous addicts. I say addict, for a lapse into vacancy becomes a habit with the most frequent participants. The vacant mind is devoid of thought just as a vacuum is devoid of air. It resembles a state of coma and is technically considered abnormal. However, this abnormality does not apply to all ages. I have found that it is very difficult or impossible for a grown up to attain the state of the vacant mind. He cannot comprehend the state of doing nothing or thinking the same. To the high school student this is merely a happy medium. We will visit the study hall, for srudents devoid of thought can readily be found there. Why, look at that! Here is a subject right before our eyes. Propped in front of him is a geometry book, but this does not disturb his mind. Absolutely no thought is centered in that geometry book, because he isn't looking at it. Indeed, he is looking, yet seeing nothing. You may think this is remarkable. This is merely a characteristic of the vacant mind. Moreover, there is on his face that blank but happy look also indicating this state of mind. He is absolutely silent for the time being. Not a muscle in his body moves save for the steady rhythmic action of his mouth, engaged in the simple process of chewing a stick of gum. However, this will not disturb him, because to most students gum is a necessary school adjunct. You will notice that he is not sitting in his chair. The reader may wonder where he is sitting. He is not sitting, but merely occupying that chair. He assumes no definite shape, but makes the chair do its best as a bed. Now I must warn you that this is a very good example of the vacant mind addict, and you must watch him closely. Suddenly Clarence Cowell sneezes. The sound can be best described by a word of my own composition, aschew.” A student titters, another giggles, and the laughter spreads. In the meantime we have been closely watching the student with the empty mind. His mouth suddenly opens and out rolls a large, loud Ha! Ha! Ha! Strange? Very! He hasn't seen anything Now he lapses back to unconsciousness. When Freddie is caught chewing gum, Cornelius mutters to himself, or when Teno practices the operetta in the study hall, the same thing happens. The titters, giggles, and snickers spread to our subject and the reaction described before takes place. He isn't responsible. I explain it as a mental reaction entering his happy medium. Let me also explain that minds only partly vacant give rise to the titters, giggles, and snickers. They are sufficiently alive to grasp the humor of a student falling off a chair. I have said the vacant mind can only be found in high schools. However, let our instructors weep for joy, for I can assure them that this failing is only temporary. Why, there are even times when the model student falls by the wayside, thus proving that the vacant mind is only seasonal. It is caused by that awful affliction, spring fever. 73 Francis Coss. TH E HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Gems of Literature Old Ironsides—Ladd bus The Deserted Village—Cherry Silent Noon—Gymnasium at lunch time. Snow-Bound—Spring Valley and suburbs during March blizzard. A Fable for Critics—Bonnie Zand, The clock was slow. The Quiet—Ned Nesti. The Relation of Art to Morals—Leadore Du Bois. Work Without Hope—George Heep. A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal—George Grotti. The Gum Gatherer—Lawrence Piano. A Working Party—Pomatto, MacDonald, Tonelli. 0 Captain! My Captain!—Charles Trumpinski. 1 Scarcely Grieve—John Yerly. The Highway Man—Earl Walton. Comrades—Cecelia Chioda and Helen Diamond. The Fiddler of Dooney—Vincent Cinotto. A Match—Shaffer and Perkins. A Voice in the Night—Dorothy Grivetti. Sonnet—To Science—John Cole. To Fight Aloud Is Very Brave—Fred Faletti. LaBelle Dame Sans Merci—Rachel Brett. Sleep and Poetry—Frances Coss. The Time I've Lost in Wooing—Albert Shea. Dream Children—Walter Chonowski and Charles Noe. Life Is Struggle—Harry Neben. For Life I Had Never Cared Greatly—William Stalsis. Hymn to Intellectual Beauty—Marjorie Leonard. How Sleep The Brave (in the study hall)—Aldo Balestri. A Cowboy's Dream—Gladys Sirman. The Galley-Slave—John Blum. Love Is Dying—-Cornelius Ruppert. When We Two Parted—Kate and Bill?? Partnership—Raymond Rolando and any A student. A Coquette's Heart—broken by Charles Struglinski. I Died For Beauty—Geno Canovi. Bang! Here Come the Five Musketeers Stop! Look! Listen! There is the din of an old Ford coming down the road. Voices shout. Then all at once there comes into sight a car, if you may call it such, and five Seniors from Ladd making more noise than the Ford. This Ford has been taking them to school all year. It has no top, but has many fancy decorations, and often hits on two cylinders. This quintet, the owner, Edmund Flaherty, Joseph Iattoni, the director, Paul Campeggio and Robert Devert, head mechanics, and Walter Ziel, chief bouncer, are the shareholders in this fresh air taxi company. Stormy weather does not hinder this company. Rain or shine, she will always be there. But the end is drawing near. It won't be long until this car will no more be seen on the campus. The five musketeers will become alumni, and what is going to happen to the reliable old Ford is unknown. A THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Every Mouse Has One Nignt Every dog has his day” is a common saying used by people in almost every walk of life, but I doubt whether you have ever heard any one say, Every mouse has his night.” Being a mouse, I can talk from actual experience. I have never had much to do with dogs, but I have had plenty of experience with mouse traps, poisons of all kinds and sorts, spoiled cheese, and wrinkled aged bacon. One morning 1 was very downhearted, because my mamma mouse had caught me nibbling on some cheese that she was saving for dinner. I found a secluded corner in the gymnasium at Hall (that's where I live), and sat down in a reminiscent mood to ponder on my past experiences. The door opened and in walked a blond gentleman that I found was the teacher. I hid in the waste basket and listened to the conversation between him and several students. From what I gathered, there was to be a party given by the Dramatic-Debate and the Music dubs, in the form of an old-fashioned barn dance, at my home that evening. The next thing I knew, my nose began to tickle and a dusty odor reached my nostrils. Ka-chew! I sneezed! Ka-chew! I sneezed a second time! I reached for my handkerchief and popped out of the basket to see what was going on. Lo, and benold! straw was here, there, and everywhere! The gym, my home, was being decorated with Straw to resemble a barn . I thought it would be fun to call my friends to witness this unusual party. Mother would not approve of my staying up so late, I knew; so I didn't tell her, but went to Mary-the-mouse and asked her to go with me to the barn dance. I knew there would be food and that meant something else besides cheese. 1 called for Mary about seven-thirty and arrived on the dance floor about the same time the rest of the club members did. I informed Mary before hand not to utter a squeak until we were home, for I knew it the blond teacher should see us, he would set a trap. The girls were all dressed in little gingham dresses, and two of the little seniors wore hair ribbons to enhance their beauty. The boys had overalls and straw hats on, and really all the colors made a pretty scene. I began to believe that this surely was my night out, (although 1 was worried for fear of what would happen when Mother found I was not in my bed). Grab your partners for the Grand March!” I heard the violinist at ihe head of the orchestra cry. 1 reached for Mary, but, on second thought, decided not to join in. I was afraid of being trampled on by some of the high heels worn by the farmerettes. The march seemed to be loads of fun, and so it was followed by another old fashioned dance that was called The Virginia Reel. The modern dances were enjoyed after this, but Mary and I couldn't understand how they were done so we just looked on.” I here were no chairs in the gym, and the barn dancers were forced to sit in the hay on the floor. The teachers were featured in a dance they called Keeping The Pig In The Parlor,” after which the students attempted the same dance but were not successful in keeping the pig where it belonged. They should have tried a mouse, I thought, but did not offer my suggestions. And then I heard some one say something about chicken sandwiches! I could hardly believe my ears, but I decided to investigate. Mary and I tiptoed across the floor to the table on which the soda pop and sandwiches were placed, and while the lady teacher wasn t looking I dragged a sandwich to our corner. It was chicken as sure as 1 was Johnny-the-mouse! An idea came to me! If I should take a sandwich home for our next day's dinner, perhaps Mother would not punish me! I succeeded in procuring another one and hid it until it was time to go home. After everyone had eaten a sufficient amount of refreshments, a banana eating contest was held. We couldn't get close enough to see just how it was done, but by the amount of noise that was made, I knew it must have been fun.. Favors were given to everyone and there was more confusion than a mouse causes when he is 76 H. T. H. S.______________________________________________THE HAI. I. LIGHT caught in a trap. I thought surely they would wake Mother and was frightened at what would happen, but she didn't hear a sound she said the next morning. Cock-a-doodle-doo! Cock-a-doodle-doo! I heard next. Yes, it was a rooster calling contest! One lad cackled like a hen, while a teacher crowed very well and won the prize. Dancing filled the remainder of the program for the evening I was told the next morning, for I had to leave because my eves were closing involuntarily and so were Mary's, I noticed. I escorted Mary home and tried to sneak in my bed without anyone's hearing me, but Daddy Mouse heard me. He promised not to tell Mamma Mouse and lived up to his promise. The lights went out at the dance hall about eleven o'clock, and I heard the students and teachers wishing each other good night in glad voices. I went to sleep smiling and was glad of the fact that Every mouse has his night. I have had many encounters with traps since and have waited patiently for another novel dance or party. I have come to one conclusion, however, and that is to change my saying to Every mouse has one night. D. Grivetti A Freshman’s Diary For a Week Monday—I got up at seven o'clock this morning after my mother got tired of calling me and had to drag me out of bed. We had pork sausage and pancakes for breakfast. Gee, did I get a bawling out from maw when 1 spilled syrup on my tie. I just got to school when the last bell rang. When Teno Cavaletto, varsity football man, spoke to me my heart missed a beat. I attended movie and came home and went to bed. Tuesday—I overslept this morning and at 8:50 I found myself running to school, only to be beaten by the bell. This led to a heated discussion with Mr. Sarvcr, and I found myself remaining in Mrs. Dyer's ninth hour study hall. Wednesday—I had to go to Mr. Toney's room this evening to get my report card and when I looked at the grades I was aware that I was going to be in for some-trouble with my father. When father gazed upon the grades he decided the best thing for me to do was to go to bed without any supper. P. S.—We had general assembly today and I was asked to give a mouth harp solo. I did and before I was through the students were half asleep. Thursday—Pa was forced to toss a glass of water on me this morning so as to get me up before my breakfast got cold. I arrived at school ten minutes early. Coach Nesti remarked that they should call it a holiday because 1 was in time for my first hour class. I took a test in history and I don't think I did so well. Now I know it! Friday—I had a fight with a sophomore today only to have Kernie Ruppert break it up. Oh Gee! docs this black eye hurt! 1 received my test paper in history and Miss Parks said that if there were a few more students like me the school would be disgraced. (Wowie) Saturday—Today was a fine day for fishing so me and Stewie Halm went down to the pond and fished all morning. While fishing we became very muddy and wet so I will write nothing of the results when I went home for lunch. Sunday—I got up bright and early so as to make it in time for church. I had a terrible time in church because I couldn't sing and chew my gum at the same time. I worked all afternoon on history for the benefit of Miss Parks' history class. Sunday evening, 1 finished my history lesson and I am ready for another week in the public bastille. 77 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Senior Grave Yard Here lie the bones of Mary Sear, Our Editor-in-chief so dear; After her school day work was o’er Poor Mary just couldn't live anymore. Here's to the memory Of Cecelia Waite; She saw the train But it was too late. This is in memory Of Janet Mac; Who became violently ill And called for Doc Quack. Lo and behold, Here's Captain Trump; He was seriously injured When he called coach a ''chump.” Shed no tears For Thelma Noling; She tried to become An ace in bowling. Sad is the fate Of Francis Coss; He tried to prove that A rolling stone gathered moss. This is the end Of Billy Stank; He started to be A boring crank. Gaze for the last time On Margaret Pomatto; She dashed in front Of a speeding auto. Here's to our classmate Dorothy Grivetti; She strangled to death While eating spaghetti. Now comes the story Of Evelyn Lunn; She hit a post Just for fun. Oh, how we mourn For Minnie Toneili; She died of a broken heart Over Hal Skelly. Here in the dust Lie the bones of Corinne; She tried to pose As a fairy queen. How sweet is the memory Of Leadore DuBois; But he went down the corridor Making a noise. Resting in peace Is Rachel Brett; She died over geometry Which she couldn't get. Sweet is the slumber Of Dominic Marchiando; He collided during a race With Irene Terando. Free from all worry Is the soul of George Heep; He's passed into Eternal sleep. Farewell to our pal, Cecelia Chioda; She entered a contest For drinking soda. No more shall we see Our friend John Blum; The poor boy ate An unripe plum. In loving remembrance Of Eleanor Hails; She expired from biting Her finger nails. Bring on the roses For Eugene McFadden; With a little lamp He tried to be Aladdin. Adieu, adieu To little Kerney; He couldn't go to The basketball tourney. Gone from earth Is'Walter Hight; He died from the effects Of a mosquito bite. Ashes to ashes Dust to dust; Joe Boggio’s brain Has turned to dust. Sing a hymn For Joseph Iattoni; He said the janitor Was full of boloney. Gone is the soul Of our hero John Cole; He tried to disguise As a baby mole. Eleanor Hails 78 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. CLASS IN HOME NURSING Ida A. Dyer, Teacher. CLASS IN FOODS SO Mildred L. Anderson, Teacher. H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT ADVANCED TYPING CLASS Frieda K. Olson, Teacher. CLASS IN PRINTING 81 A. C. Leonard, Teacher. THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. WOOD SHOP E. E. Hill, Teacher. AUTO MECHANICS CLASS 82 J. C. Hindle, Teacher. H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT TRADES 5TADIUM AND BUILDING PROJECT H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT Hymn to the Gum-Bunnies Gum — Gum — Gum — Hear the Dumb — Dumb — Dumb — As they chew Ever chew On their Gum — Gum — Gum. Demon Rum — Rum — Rum Pleases some — some — some — But a few Always chew On their Gum — Gum — Gum. So, ye Dumb — Dumb — Dumb — With your Gum — Gum — Gum— Be ye true To the crew Chewing GUM — GUM — GUM. Music Questionaire 1. What does father say when mother asks him to do some work? Please Go 'Way and Let Me Sleep.” 2. What is the milkman’s best cow? The Old Oaken Bucket. 3. What did Nero play during the burning of Rome? There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” 4. Who was the world's greatest marksman? William Tell. 5. What are you going to do for a new spring hat? Put On the Old Gray Bonnet. 6. What have musicians been looking for for years? The Lost Chord. 7. What do we carry around in the back of our brains? Memories. 8. What do college boys like to hear their girls say? Kiss Me Again.” 9. What did the weather man say during the blizzard in March? It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mor' No Mor'.” 10. What is the song for frozen rain? Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here. 11. What did Romeo say to Juliet? I Love You Truly. 12. When does Babe Ruth start to run? After the Ball is Over. 13. What is the main part of a fish? Scale. 14. What song denotes a happy group of men? Sweet Adeline.” 15. When do a girl's feet ache? After a Toilsome Day. 16. What does a wife say after she secures a divorce? Happy Days are Here Again. 17. Who is the dear old Irish lady? Mother Machree.” 18. What does a person say when he is ill? Oh, Doctor. 19. What does a detective say when following a would-be bandit? I'm Following You.” 20. When a tourist has used all his supply of water on a desert, what does he sing? How Dry I Am.” 21. Where did Adam meet Eve? In the Shade of an Old Apple Tree. 22. Where do you like to go boating? Way Down Upon the Swanee River. 23. What rock is as strong as the Rock of Gibralter? Rock of Ages.” 24. What do people say when they go to church? The Rosary. 25. What did Hiram say to Brown when they returned from town? Thanks for the Buggy Ride. 85 Eleanor Hails THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Peeps Into Sam’s Diary Sept. 28—Staid at home all morning. Then to school to see Hall mec-t Cedar Rapids. The first fowle being the weather which was cold and did rain with much force. Seeing many girles at a stand, I did buy a cold hot dog from Angelina Petitti. Methinks she be a very nice, pretty and talkable girle. Much sorrow did come for the Cedars when Freddie did touch the ball down. So home all wet and glad. Oct. 20—Up and betimes at six to write history. Had a good recitation and Bonnie Zand did come to school today. There also being a change in the weather, it did rain half the whole day. Methinks that me did type very well today (but the typewriter does misbehave, though Mrs. Olson will not believe it) which does displease me very much. It did me much pleasure to home in company with Edward Acton who did surpass me in walking with large steps and rapid. And in talking also. Nov. 15—Home from school at four. Then back to school at past seven where I did spend an enjoyable evening at the Whole-School party. The musical comedy did give me much pleasure, the musique by the radio and the comedy, The Two Tars on the screen. There was I and very merry dancing and discoursing with the girles who looked very pretty. Catherine Walker and Cecelia Waite, did to my contente and pleasure, agree to dance with me. Both being most excellente dancers. So home at past ten to do my mathematicques, an outline, chapter of questions, and a biography for history. And so to bed. Nov. 28—At noon a good turkey, pumpkin pie, potatoes, cranberries, and football game. Jan. 23—Not home from school 'till dark. We did practice much on the Senior play. Rachel Brett did seem most brave, and Charles seems to like her more and more though slowly, and methinks he needs be encouraged a little. Feb. 5—To school early. Snow was very deep. And my friend, Harold Champlev, did stay at home today, me missing him very much, he being most talkable in the study hall and can make more mischief than all the rats of Hamlin. At noon a good lunch from the cafeteria, with hot soup with onyons, and macaroni with cheese, and cake with sauce. Feb. 9—Much wetness and warmer. It is not to be set down, but the time girles seem to use in school on their faces does give me much pleasure. But methinks it a wast of time for pretty girles like Marjorie, to do so. May the Lord forgive me, but methinks the only senseful and pretty girles be two Freshmen, Mildred Batten and Margaret McFadden, who come to school without Fresh Paint and yet be very pretty at all times. Also Eleanor Hailes who does seem to uphold the white, but will not mess with the red. It did give me much pain to note the groups of girles, mostly thin, who do not eat at noon but gather in the hall, combing, talking, powdering, and laughing but not eating. Feb. 18—This day come the news that assembly be held today instead of tomorrow which we did. The orchestra did play, and methinks me did hear the bravest musick. Then the basketball boys were showed off on the stage and the very pretty trophy which they did win at the Bureau County Tourney. Lord forgive me, but it did give me much envy to see the girles admire Capt. Trumpinski, Shaffer, Yerly, and Mazaika as heroes. Yet methinks they did deserve this much. Feb. 19—To show at eight with my girle. Methinks she be most pretty in her long, black dress with a tail which girles seem much to like these days. Two or three houres more were in her company and very merry. I wonder less at the boys' favour to her, for she is indeed a girle with much brains, prettiness, and nice clothes and her brown hair and blue eyes, and fair skin, do move me very much. Then home with these thoughts of her and to bed. April 28—Troubled much in my mind to hear that report cards do come 86 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT today. I with great pairv did receive it, finding that they did take the easy course down Methinks 'tis the lovc-iy spring that keeps me out of the books. ’Tis tearful to set it down, but mine own true eyes did see even Marjorie Leonard looking out the window today, it being more open than her bookes. Also Francis Coss who sits near her. To home with much slowness and Louise Fenoglio who is a most clear-brained girle with much niceness. April 29—This day I did spend much time and very troubled thinking how I should get away from this laziness, and it being worse as the weather would be better. 'Twas all ended when Miss Thompson did read, and very well, from Wordsworth, and did say he learns more from Nature than from bookes. Me spending, with much pleasure and ease in my mind, two study hall houres looking at Nature from my window, seeing cars go down the road, birds singing, grass growing, clouds sailing, dandylions blooming. Also wishing I was all of them and none of me. April 30—Having intended to study much today, I to school very early. Much work in history, Mr. Nesti reading notes on the World War, us taking them very fast and missing them faster. Methinks Germany thinks our country afraid to fight, changing her mind later. France would declare war on Austria, when Helen Hanney came and did give a healthy talk on horses, humans, and Aunty Toxins, being very good. Also vaccinations. Methinks the only one who did work on books this pretty day, be Catherine Latham who did clean and erase both covers of her English book and other dirty pages. jokes Trump: Say, Boggio, do you believe in the hereafter? Boggio: Why, sure 1 do. Trump: Well, do you remember the two-bits you borrowed from me down at the pool room? Well, that’s what I’m hereafter. D. Marchiando: I have a great idea. Belletini: Well, what is it? D. Marchiando: Lend me two dollars, but just give me one, and then I’ll owe you one, and you'll owe me one. We’ll call it square. J. Cole: Say, Larry, do you trust your girl? Larry P.: Absolutely. I'll trust her with my life. John C.: No, no. I mean trust her with something valuable. R. Briddick: Say, George, do you know there’s a word in every dictionary pronounced wrong? C. Noe: How’s that? R. Briddick: The word wrong.” Mr. Bradley: What is a polygon? A. Balestri: Let me see—why, a dead parrot. Miss Slack: Does the moon affect the tide? Ed Wilkaitis: No, only the untied. R. Nesti: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? O. Turchi: At the bottom. Bill Shaffer (taking his basketball pose) : I don't want you to take big picture. Photographer: All right, please close your mouth. Miss Clancy: This is the third time you’ve looked on Dorothy's paper. Albert Shea: Yes, ma’am, she doesn't write plainly. 87 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Calendar SEPTEMBER, 1929 2— First day of school! Here come the Seniors, Juniors, Sophs, and lastly the Freshies.” They, altogether, break the registration record in Hall history with the total of 325 members. 3— First general assembly of year. New teachers introduced. 4— Second assembly of year. Mr. Sarver gives a short talk on value of choosing your subjects. 11— First Double A meeting. 13— First call for Band candidates. 14— Redmen defeat Alumni, 13-0. 18—Pep squad organizes. Classes meet and officers are elected: Bill Stank, President of Senior class. Joe Mazaika, President of Junior class. John Yerly, President of Sophomore class. James Dwyer, President of Freshman class. 20— Pep meeting in Auditorium. 21— Hall defeats Morris, 33-0. Hooray! Don’t you realize it is a conference game ? 25— Music and Dramatic Clubs organize. 28— Hall defeats Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 6-0. OCTOBER, 1929 2—Miss Osmanson reviews all-school play Second Childhood’’ in general assembly. 4- —Hall defeated in a night football game at Aurora. First new Hall Times— How it’s grown! 7— Tryouts for all-school play held in Auditorium. 9—Miss Thompson, in general-assembly, gave a short talk on her trip to Europe, pertaining to her connection with things about Columbus, since tomorrow is Columbus Day. 10-11—No School. Illinois Valley Division of State Teachers’ Association held at Ottawa. Grand, eh ? 12— Hall defeated by Mooseheart, 7-0. 15— Miss Clancy’s biology class raids Mr. Tyler's garden. 16— First play presented in assembly by Dramatic Club. 18— Music Club holds first meeting. Seniors decide on futuristic rings. 19— Hall holds Froebel scoreless, 0-0. 21— First issue of report cards and a large honor roll, too. My, students are smart! 22— Mr. Finney gives Hall's journalism class a few pointers on professional newspaper lines. 26— Hall’s Redmen set Kewanee back, 6-0. 29— Cast of Second Childhood” goes advertising. Miss Raymond gives an interesting talk, on cleanliness, in assembly. NOVEMBER, 1929 1—All school play Second Childhood,” given. 5- 6-7—Senior pictures taken by Mr. Gross. 6- Principals hold Fall Frolic at Hall. 8— Hall defeats Streator in night football, 20-7. All school party postponed. 11—General assembly today in honor of the Armistice. 13— Dr. Cooper from Peoria gives talk on deformed bodies. (You should have seen the students straighten up in their seats!) 15—Hall's all school party. Everyone looked their best and listen to this: Joe Mazaika really danced! 21-22-23—Four of us sing in the All-State Chorus at Champaign. Three of us 88 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT attend the I. S. H. S. P. A. meeting. 26—Don't the Redmen get breaks.” A football banquet given by Cassiday Brothers at the W. W. 28-29—Two more days of vacation. Thanksgiving. DECEMBER, 1929 3— Chemistry class has movie lesson. 4— Music Club holds meeting. 5— State inspector visits Hall. Report cards issued. 83 on honor roll. H. A. C. meets. 5- 6-7—Delegates from journalism class attend annual convention of National Scholastic Press Association at Chicago. 10— -Hall defeated by L-P in Hall gym, 14-11—Basketball. Hall is presented with golden football by Cassiday Brothers. 11— First call for debaters. Double A” Club meets. 13— Hall defeated by Morris, 23-8. 20-Jan. 6—Aren't you thrilled! Two weeks off for Christmas and New Year's. JANUARY, 1930 6— Like all good things vacation must end. 9—Jackson Plantation Singers at Hall. Very pleasing entertainment, but snowdrifts and weather withhold the crowd. 10—First practice debate held. 14— Hall defeats Morris at Hall, 19-13. Orchestra furnishes assembly program. 17—Hall defeats Marseilles at Marseilles, 23-13. Girls’ Volley Ball tourney begins. 20—Hall defeated by Mendota, 23-13- 22—Hall defeated by Sc. Bede at St. Bede, 26-17. Hall's Music Minstrels entertain in assembly. Semester ends. 24— Hall defeats Marseilles at Hall, 26-10. 25— Hall defeats Rock Island, 27-26. 26— Kewanee defeats Hall, 17-11. 30— Call of the Banshee presented by Senior class. HALL LIGHT Job No. 454 Galley—s FEBRUARY, 1930 3— Attendance contest staged by classes. Four new members initiated into H. A. C. 4— Hall defeats Ohio, 22-6. 5— Beilharz, reader and entertainer. Miss Thompson says everyone who failed to attend missed, a treat. 6— 7-8—Illinois Valley Basketball tourney, Morris. Hall was defeated by Harrison Tech, 31-18. 13-14-15—Bureau County Basketball tourney. Hall brought home two permanent trophies. 19— Magic and Music” assembly program. A case in which the hand is quicker than the eye.” 20— Barn Dance staged by Music and Dramatic Club. Mr. Steffen posed as Harum while Miss Clancy was typical Sue. 21— Hall defeats Hopkins at Granville. 25—Hall defeats Hopkins at Hall. 28—Hall vs. Depue in which Hall brought home victory. MARCH, 1930 6-7—Seniors measured for caps and gowns. Joe Boggio got the big head.” 12— Report cards. Oh My! What gloomy faces. 89 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. 13— Teno Cavaletto appointed H. A. C. representative on Athletic board. 17—St. Patrick honored by a spread in the lunchroom. 19— Hall's negative beats Depue in debate, at Hall. Hall's affirmative beats Depue, at Depue. 20- 21—Two more days vacation! Bureau County Teachers hold annual meet. 24— Girls hold National Basketball shooting contest. 25— Return of winter! Brrr! Snowdrifts and that wind means more vacation. 26— Right again: 84 students absent. APRIL, 1930 1— April Fool s Day! Who got fooled? 2— Pleaz, Pleaz, don't mofe.'' (Mr. Gross). Group pictures taken for the annual. 3— Girls' Basketball tourney on. 4— Mr. Fletcher lost his keys. Oh where, oh where, are my keys? More group pictures. 7—Big controversy in study hall. Bill Stank vs. Mrs. Dyer. 9—Clubs meet (Music and Dramatic). 10— H. A. C. holds regular meeting. 11— Hall affirmative loses debate to Ottawa. 14— Seniors hold meeting for Light” sale. 16— Hall defeats Streator in debate, third period. 17- 21—Hooray! More vacation! Easter is arriving. 22—School again and oh my! The students have the blues. 25—Musical comedy, Belle of Bagdad,” presented. And then we went to press. L. Dieci Tribute to Some Busy Men He is seen each day as he goes back and forth With a smile and a kindly word; Humming a song, from care he seems free, As he cheers all by whom he is heard. A bottle of ink that slips from your hand And spoils a spotless floor, Is quickly and quietly wiped out of sight, While you vow it will happen no more. Then that old History disappears. And to the office you sadly start— But he tells you to wait and he'll look around; He’s the one that takes your part. He mows all the grass; he shovels the snow; Then he goes cheerfully through every hall With a brush in his hand and a smile on his lips. Ready to answer each call. So raise a cheer that's lusty and long For a man who’s a friend to all: He keeps the school clean and helps everyone— The janitor of Hall. Helen Hanney. 90 H. T. H. S. THE HALL L1GHI THE HALL TIMES SPRINGA DE VAL, APRIL 1, 1930 Entered as fourth class matter, June 29. 1934, at the post office at Spring Creek, under the act of Dec. 34. 1927. Editor-in-chief........... Ernest Bruda Ass't Editors ..........-.......-.. ......Clarence Cowell, Martin Ziel Athletics ........... Marjorie Leonard Class Room Notes .......... Harry Neben Society...............-....Joe Vasluski Ladd Items . Arthur Sweet, Fred Faletti Joke Editor ............. William Stalsis Ass't Business Managers ........... Robert McAdams, Charles Pomatto EXCHANGE The DePue Gazette”—DePue, Illinois. The DePue High School offers its very hearty congratulations to Hall for its winning the Bureau County Basketball Tournament. The Streator Chronicle”—Streator, Illinois. The Streator High School coach and superintendent are willing to give Hall the right to the Illinois Valley Football Championship. The Champaign News”—Champaign, Illinois. The Hall Township High School placed first at Band and Orchestra contest held at University of Illinois. The only school from Northern Illinois to place in the fifth division was the Joliet Township High School which was tenth. The Mendota Pantograph”—Mendota, Illinois. The Mendota High School debate team is very sorry to have taken a victory from the Hall debaters and said they would give us a chance next time. Ottawa Herald”—Ottawa, Illinois. The Ottawa debaters are planning a return engagement with Hall's trio, for the purpose of arguing about who should have won the last debate. CITY BASTILLE SCENE OF TERRIFIC DEBATE One of the most hectic battles ever staged in the debate history of Hall's debate teams was held in the city jail April 1, against the inter-scholastic debaters from Marquette, Illinois. Chief of Police James Mattioda, Anton Smardack, and George Glovetski acted as judges and after four hair pulling contests the judges gave the decision to Hall by the score of The question debated upon was as follows: Resolved: That the practice of long-term gum chewing as used in the last few years is socially and physically desirable. Fred Faletti, Thelma Noling, and John Yerly acting as captain, represented Hall's affirmative team. The team representing Marquette is as follows: Frank Beechnut, John Spearmint and Harry Pekay. Marquette will hold a return debate in the auditorium of Marquette University on July 12, 1930. FRITZ LEIBER PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE AT HALL; GUEST OF C. RUPPERT Fritz Leiber, nationally known Shakespearian actor, was the guest of Cornelius Ruppert in Hall's Auditorium Sunday evening, March 29. Fritz acted in Macbeth” as the porter and in Hamlet” as the grave digger last evening. Kernie met Fritz while in Chicago six years ago. Since then they have traveled together in Europe, Kernie acting as Mr. Leiber’s ”handy-man.” When Kernie finishes school, he will go to New York to learn the art of acting” from Fritz. 91 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. HALL’S NEW STADIUM WILL OPEN MAY 32 Hall's new stadium will be opened with a flourish of saxaphones on May 32. The orignial date was set for April 31, but due to snow, rain, hail, and spring vacation, the date has been shifted. Plans are made for a May-pole dance of the track men, led by Howard Hill. The foot-ball team, arrayed in rainbow ballet skirts, will perform The Flower Ballet,” with the Cinotto gang as accompanists. Tea and nabiscoes, served by Mike Bernatavicz, Joe Vasluski, and Hookie McAdams, will form the refreshments. Canaries in cages will decorate the goal-posts, and bouquets of roses and violets will be presented to the Building and Trades class. THE OLD OAKEN PADDLE How dear to my heart are the scenes of Hall High School — When fond recollection presents them to view — The grid-iron, the goal-posts, the oft punished dummy. The track and the field that my high school days knew. The locker-room, showers, S a w-H a w standing by them, The suits and the mud-covered shoes where they fell; The bucket, the sponge, and the handy first-aid kit — And e'en the old paddle, the coach used so well. The old oaken paddle — The smooth-planed paddle — The long-handled paddle That we knew so well. The oft wielded paddle I hailed an incentive, When after each game we returned from the field, I found it the source of unusual pleasure. The hardest, the sorest, that mankind can yield. Then closing a season of wins and of losses, Due honor we give to our friend and our pal; With streamers bedecked, with the trophies reposes That power-giving paddle the coach used so well. The old oaken paddle, The smooth-planed paddle, The long-handled paddle That we knew so well. BONNIE ZAND HONORED WITH SILVER TROPHY Bonnie Zand, one of Hall's dignified seniors, was presented with a silver loving cup at the end of the second term of her fourth year for perfect attendance. She is the only senior who has never had occasion to be absent or tardy during the entire four years. Needless to say, she is very proud of being such an exceptional student. The cup is suitably engraved To Bonnie, for faithfulness.” COMING EVENTS May 32,—Stadium dedication. June 9,—Assembly Program. June 26,—Freshman play,— The Green Men.” July 12,—Debate Auditorium, — Hall vs. Marquette University. July 16,—Al. Smith will talk to the students. TRACK PROSPECTS GOOD Prospects for this year's track team are good, according to a report given out by the track coach. He has most of last year’s men back, combined with new men who will be seen in action soon. He has Ernest Bruda for the shotput, Herbert Wheeler and Thomas Cantwell for the discus. In the mile and half-mile run he has Bert Hurst, Geno Canovi, Ray McFadden and Chester Lakin. In the hurdles and 50 and 100 yard dash he has Hugh Lanuti. Archie Mitchell will take the 220-440 and the high jump. Hubert Arnold will pole vault and Clarence Bradley and Ncspo Kalec-1 will throw the javelin. 92 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT BOOK CONSIGNMENT RECEIVED AT HALL A consignment of books was received by Superintendent Sarver, Thursday of the week before last. These books are all very educational and of the best sellers on the market. These books were written by present, past, or prospective Hall students. The following are the titles of the books and authors: If You Want to Fly— Cat” Barto Modern Housewifery—Ruth Newman This Electric Age—Edward Acton The Vagabond Age—Kemey Ruppert Four Years of Music—Dorothy Grivetti How to Bring Up a Dog—Clifford Sarver, Jr- When You Go to College—Frances Van Tress The Care of a Car—Franklin Schurtz Monograph on Keys—T. Fletcher The Art of Gum Chewing—Lloyd Johnson Bright Lights of Broadway—Don Rosenz-weig Modern Advertising—Joe Boggio The Alibi: Its Use and Abuse-—Bonnie Zand The Cultivation of Black-Eyed Susans— Fred Faletti Geometry In One Month—Rachel Bret OUR OWN DATE BOOK April 1, Columbus discovered Hall, 1492 April 1, Battle of Bunk Hill, 1776 April 1, Joe Vasluski born, 1920 April 1, Literary Digest Prohibition Poll, 1940 April 1, President Hoover elected president, 1932. April 1, Hall builds a S100,000 gym, 1910 April 1, Red Grange played at Hall's new gridiron against Ladd, 1932. April 1, Hooky McAdams, senior at Hall, 1930. April 1, Under leadership of Trumpinski, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, 1976. April 1, First day of Spring, 2000. April 1, A1 Capone elected president of United States, 1942. CHEW GUM ALWAYS Who says to stop chewing? You may have learned when you were a little tot that it is unmannerly and unladylike to chew gum, but why bother about etiquette when you derive such enjoyment from this priceless process? We have worked out a plan we are positive the teachers will approve of. Here it is: Come to every class with your mouth full of Spearmint, Juicy Fruit, or your favorite brand. Chew at all times— especially while you are reciting. When you meet a teacher or the principal in the corridor, greet him by giving your gum a snap or two. If your instructor should happen to tell you to put your gum in the waste basket, don't do it, of course. Gum chewing exercises the muscles in your jaws and give the salivary glands a good workout, not to mention the aesthetic value it adds to your countenance. By all means, keep right on chewing your gum. ----------- THE GEL OF GAB-GAB MAKES BIG HIT The Gel of Gab-Gab, presented day after tomorrow to a capacity audience at Hall, proved the triumph of the century. Evelyn Lunn as the Gel, and Ned Nesti as her opponent, carried off the leads in a most effective manner. The story concerns two typists, who flew to Hollywood to try out for the talkies. Speed was the necessary qualification. A visiting potentate from Turkestan, Earl Walton, saw the typists, and had them try out for positions in his office. When it was found they could talk as fast as they could type, they were taken to Bul-Bul, where the heroine, Evelyn Lunn, was known by the natives as The Gel of Gab-Gab.” The setting against a background of New York sky-scrapers, was very effective, and the bright lights of Broadway, o n Hollywood Boulevard, furnished some startling effects. The chorus of street-sweepers and ballyhoo girls was especially good. A turkey-trot, performed by Walter Hight as Zuleika, the beautiful gum-chewer, was one of the outstanding hits of the evening. THF. HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. After two hours of listening to a dry and disgusting speech, someone in the auditorium broke the silence with, Give me liberty or give me death!” Mister Tyler got up, looked around and walked down the aisle where he thought the exclamation came from. Who said that?” he exclaimed. Bill Stank spoke up and said, Patrick Henry! Joseph Turinctti: Girls are funny. Peter Reviglio: What's the matter now? J. Turinetti: My girl says, the more she thinks of me, the less she thinks of me. Father: Now, Tommy, you've been at school a long time. What is the wife of an Indian called? Thomas Weatherail: A squaw, Dad. Father: Good, and can you tell me what his child is called? Thomas Weatherail: A squawler. Ernest Bruda: Why is a bad boy like an airplane? Charles Ferroni: Because he's no good on earth. What kind of a car have you?” I got a wreck. A wreck?” Yeah. Every time I park it, a dozen people come up and ask me if I've reported the accident yet.” Is the country very thickly settled around your farm? Heavens, no! There aren't more than six filling stations to the mile. Coach Bradley: Freddy! Why don’t you get down to business and study a little? Freddy Faletti: Oh, why be a book worm? Coach Bradley: There is no fear that you will ever be a book worm as long as Ladd is so close. Richard Hill: Father, 1 walked all the way from town today behind a street car and saved seven cents. Father: Why didn't you walk home behind a bus and save ten cents? Teacher (trying to explain the meaning of the word thief) : If I were to put my hand in your pocket an take out a dime, what would I be? Johnny: A magician Adelle: I enjoyed the concert so much, two ladies sang a solo. Jane: How could two ladies sing a solo? Adelle: One of them couldn't be heard. Teacher: Robert, name a bird, other than the ostrich, that doesn't fly? Bobby: The jailbird. Dorothy G.: Mother, do you want me to put the parrot on the back porch? Mother: Positively no! Your father is repairing the car in the back yard. Rachel: Where's the car, Charles? Charles: I lent it to Dad tonight. 94 Our Advertisers To market, to market, To buy from our patrons— Home again, home again, Satisfied matrons. To the business men who have so generously assisted us in the publication of the 1930 Hall Light, we express our gratitude, and the hope that we may repay them for their kindly interest. S. Abraham Son P. Barto J. Campcggio Cash and Carry Meat Market Cassiday Brothers. Conway Sabbatini Coveny's Garage Florence Beauty Shop Delpho Gualandri Gunther’s Ice Cream Co. Ho Bo Cigar Co. Hunter Doherty Lumber Co. Illinois Power and Light Corporation Italian Meat Market Kelly’s Barber Shop Knauf’s Garage Knauf's Hardware Co. Ladd Elevator Co. Ladd Lumber and Coal Co. C. A. Mason Michelson’s Overall Co. Neben Co. Mrs. Pozzi Store Saad's Chocolate Shop Salmon’s Grocery Store Spring Valley City Bank Spring Valley Gazette Spring Valley Motor Co. Steele Kenney Hardware Co. Thompson Drug Co. Union Photo Shop Valley Auto Sales Valley Theatre W. W. Restaurant Doctors Dr. G. C. Dolson, D.D.S. Dr. O. C. Hyslop, M.D. Dr. J. J. Moran Dr. Rolander Dr. Toraason ANY BUNCH CANARIES FUEOH Are ESC-APINGr WHAT'S THE !DEK ? GOING BRUSH% COMING KNEEDT PENCIL ARMFUL MUTUAL ADMIRATION TRIO H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT DR. TORAASON Dentist Spring Valley, 111. DR. J. J. MORAN Spring Valley, III. DR. G. S. DOLSON, D.D.S. Ladd, 111. O. C. HYSLOP, M. D. DR. ROLANDER Ladd Spring Valley Dentist Phone R130I Phone Main 245 Spring Valley, 111. SAM JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY-REVISED Original— Net—Anything reticulated or decussated, at equal distances, with interstices between the intersections. Oat—A grain used to feed horses in England and to feed people in Scotland. Revised— Kick—something that is received as a result of something enjoyed (passive) or a reward that is received for something not enjoyed (active). F—The state or condition of a student when his mental liabilities exceed his mental assets. S. O. S.—signal used by teachers to warn students of approaching danger— Study or Stay! Tests—unfair examinations without preparation. Moonshine—something that may be detected by a reddish shine during the day and a golden light by night. Hot air—system used to heat large buildings and quick tempers. The disadvantage in both cases is that it is too dry. Spectacles—Optical instruments used by the Scotch to magnify food as they eat. Mirror—the only means of learning the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Contrast—a rhetorical structure telling what something isn't to show dearly w'hat something is. 97 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Mrs. Geno Pozzi Son Everything in Dry Goods and Men’s Furnishing Dressmaking — Altering ROYAL AND BOON TAILORED CLOTHES FOR MEN Phone R-1161 LADD, ILLINOIS LADD LUMBER AND COAL CO. LUMBERING, BUILDING MATERIALS and COAL Phone R-371. Ladd, Illinois DE SOTO (Six-Eight) WHIPPET PLYMOUTH SPRING VALLEY MOTOR CO. REPAIRS — SERVICES Main 23 Spring Valley, 111. 98 H. T. H. S. THE HALI. LIGHT PETER BARTO SONS Phone 109L-I Funeral Directors AND Licensed Embalmers Ambulance Service in Connection SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS Cars - Trucks - Tractors COVENY’S GARAGE Phone 151R-I SPRING VALLEY THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. TO THE CLASS OF 1930 WE EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS Illinois Power and Light Corporation To The Class of 1930 PUBLIX THEATRES Extend Their Congratulations and Sincere Good Wishes 100 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT THE BEST THE MILDEST HO - BO Cigars MOST POPULAR HIGHEST QUALITY i I 1 I- SALMON’S Compliments CASH AND SERVICE of Phone 90R-1 MICHELSON OVERALL CO. 119 St. Paul St. Spring Valley, Illinois Spring Valley, Illinois VALLEY AUTO SALES Greenwood and Erie St. Oakland Pontiac SALES AND SERVICE Phone Main 148 SPRING VALLEY 1 101 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Cash and Carry Meat Market HOME KILLED MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY AT ALL TIMES Phone 86R-1 I. J. MARENDA J. P. BALSEVICH SPRING VALLEY, ILL. A GOOD RESTAURANT I IN ! A Good Town W. W. RESTAURANT E. ST. PAUL ST. SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS Isn’t it the truth— That the social center of the city is the local ice-cream parlor. The success of the center depends upon the quality of service and merchandise received. Saad’s Chocolate Shop was established in Spring Valley to bring you this supreme service. Destroy that lonesome feeling by meeting the crowd at SAAD’S Chocolate Shop U--------------------------------------------- 102 H. T. H. S. + -------- THE HALL LIGHT ■+ a I Your $18,000 Education! It is estimated that high school graduates earn $900 more per year at the age of 25 than those who quit school at the age of 14. If these statistics are correct — your four years in high school are worth $18,-000 invested at 5%. Don't ever stop learning — but continue in your quest of knowledge that will mean greater opportunities and success in the years to come. An account opened now at this 29-year-old bank will give you a banking connection that will grow more and more valuable as time goes on. Spring Valley City Bank SPRING VALLEY, ILL. 103 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. I MARCELLING PERMANENT WAVING LaPearle Beauty Shoppe All Branches of Beauty Culture E. Dakota St. PHONE 130L-1 SPRING VALLEY Me Cormick-Deering Power Farm Equipment “Good Equipment Makes a Good Farm Better” Knauf’s Hardware Imp. Store Phone R-4I1 LADD, ILLINOIS Conway and Sabbatini Groceries — Meats Ferndell Brand — Baby Stuart Brand Quality Foods Phone R158I 104 I i LADD, ILL. I ----------------- H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT 45 YEARS in Spring Valley Ever since the beginning of the town, THOMPSON’S has been the leading Drug Store of the community, supplying the drug store needs of the people with the best of merchandise and the finest of service. With the most complete Prescription Laboratory in the County, an up-to-date stock of drugs and medi- cines, the Rexall and Puretest lines, Parke Davis Co. 1 Biologicals, BPS Paints, Star-Peerless Wallpaper, Eastman Kodaks, Victor Radios and Victrolas, Art- style and Mrs. Stover’s Bungalow Candies, School Books and Stationery, all the popular lines of Toi- letries and the thousands of other items that go to make up the stock of a first class Drug Store, is it any wonder that THOMPSON'S is the leading Drug I Store of the Community? 1 THE THOMPSON DRUG CO. i The Rexall Store 1 5 SPRING VALLEY, ILL. 1 1 1 1 i 1 105 THE HAL I. LI G H T _______________________ H. T. H. S. S. ABRAHAM SONS Wholesale and Retail DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR AND NOTIONS We Specialize in Advertizing Lines Only. Our Motto: Quality Merchandise at Reasonable Prices PHONE 27 SPRING VALLEY CHRYSLER WHIPPET Henry Knauf’s Garage Repair Shop International Phone R-146I LADD, ILLINOIS Steele and Kenney Furniture - Hardware E. Dakota St. Spring Valley, Illinois QUALITY SERVICE RIGHT PRICES ITALIAN MEAT MARKET Groceries and Meats F. A. Bernardi, Prop. Phone Main 243-1 123 W. St. Paul St. SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 106 H. T. H. S. THE HAIL LIGHT NEBEN CO., INC. Auto and Electrical Supplies CYLINDER REBORING, PISTONS GROUND A SPECIALTY 209 E. St. Paul St. 1 1 SPRING VALLEY Hunter, Doherty Company VALLEY BARBER SHOP Jas. Formichclli, Prop. Lumber, and Hard Coal HAIR CUTTING OUR SPECIALTY Phone 69R1 EXPERT HAIR BOBBING SPRING VALLEY, ILL. ' ■ Valley Theatre Bldg. Let Us Build You a Home” — ■ Most Modern Shop in the Valley” 107 THE H ALL LIGHT +------—-------- Florence Beauty Shoppe Florence Schachtner, Mgr. Phone 210-R-l Permanent Waving a Specialty ARNOLD NESTLER Electric Shoe Repairing A SUGGESTION: Bring in your shoes, let me examine them and I will tell you honestly what price soles to put on. I have recently equipped my shop with the latest and most up-to-date electric shoe repairing machinery on the market which enables me to give the best service, price quality and workmanship. C. A. MASON For GASOLINE AND OILS — TIRES AND TUBES TENTS AND AWNINGS Harness Made to Order C. A. MASON SPRING VALLEY, ILL. 108 H. T. H. S. +■—-—-—-- THE HALL LIGHT CASSIDAY BROTHERS Billiard Hall and Soda Fountain HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL SPORTS SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS Joseph Campeggio Delpho Gualandri’s Store STEAMSHIP TICKET AGENCY 1 Foreign Exchange, General Insurance, £ 1 Fresh Killed Meats | At All Times i BLUE RIBBON FOOD PRODUCTS j t Phone: Residence L1761, i Phone L-61I i Business L1331 i i LADD, ILLINOIS j LADD, ILLINOIS 1 ■ i 1 109 THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. 4 —— ---- i UNION PHOTO STUDIO ALEXANDER STINITES, Prop. Above Thompson’s Drug Store Portrait and Photo Finishing Work Done by a Professional Leave Your Camera Here for Repairs SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS Ladd Elevator Company GOOD SERVICES GOOD MATERIALS GRAIN, FLOUR, FEEDS, COAL, SALT, STEEL FENCE POSTS, AND STOSO MOTOR OILS. I Ask Your Dealer for I I I [Gunther’s Viscolized i i Ice Cream i 1 I Eat a Plate Every Day I NOT HOW CHEAP BUT HOW GOOD Phone R8I Ladd, 111. The Spring Valley Gazette and Ladd Journal All the news that is fit to print. Read and believed throughout Eastern Bureau County. Progressive merchants find that it PAYS TO ADVERTISE” IN THE GAZETTE Quality Job Printing 110 H. T. H. S. THE HALL LIGHT RANKLIN'—a name revered when euer any subject relatiue to the printing industry is discussed. Q|lDe keenly appreciate the responsibility which rests with us in carrying forward the ideals with which benjamin Franklin instilled this craft. Q|This school is assisting us in maintaining our reputa tion for superior quality and depend ability in service. Q|lPe can produce the whole book cr any part of it. Cfhe Franklin Company 328 South Jefferson Street CHICAQO ILLINOIS ART PRINTINQ ENQRAU1NQ ELECTROTl} PIN Q in THE HALL LIGHT H. T. H. S. Conco Crane and Engineering Works TRAVELING CRANES Division of H. D. CONKEY COMPANY Mendota, 111. STRUCTURAL STEEL TROLLEYS H. D. Conkey Sl Company CHICAGO Main Office MENDOTA, ILL. Sales Offices MADISON DANVILLE AURORA WASHED AND GRADED SAND AND GRAVEL PLANTS YORKVILLE OREGON FACE BRICK COMMON BRICK HOLLOW TILE DRAIN TILE PLANTS DANVILLE ST. ANNE The Conco Press Division of H. D. CONKEY COMPANY MENDOTA, ILL. Publishers of the 1930 Hall Light” -TV-VC S'-- . ,.■ u •._ , _ ■ V • -__v_ .. ..7-1«■. v 'i 'TfMft i3r?l' WCJr -■T ; ef� c--3 _,-nr -L. X „ ’ 1 '—---1- -1- “ v' - . 1 -� « - 1U . S?r ? 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