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DES MOINES, IOWA O JUNE. I935 A The Senior Railsplitter The June T935 Class History By Jnssnz P. A. ANDERSEN The senior graduating class entered its high school life in Tune, 1932. ln the ninth grade there were 204 students. There are 99 finishing today, this course of four years of hard work, coupled with unparalleled joy. The class. through the aid of willing instructors, is leaving the doors of Lincoln with high honors. Those who have had the courage to finish are indeed proud of their records, which are their foundation. ln the course of the class activities at Lincoln, out- standing athletes have been produced. W'e all remem- ber Stuart lieil when basketball is mentioned, as he made the all-city team. Maurice Graziano, whose outstanding work has caused him to become the talk of basketball fans, also is recognized as well as Michael Graziano, and Robert Burgess. Football! Wliat is the First name to reach your ears? Of course, Robert Scharnweber. Other footballers, however, include: Christy Armstrong, Robert Burgess, Maurice Graziano, Loran Harris, Nile Oldham, and Robert Tillotson. Spring! Baseball! Robert Tillotson! Quite a com- bination! We also have Michael Graziano, Maurice Graziano and Nile Oldham to represent us in baseball. ,......-..... ..... ,.,. .. .. . , . ' . ' ,.. 4 I I A. I. B Building Modern business training tor high school and college grad- uates. A. I. B. graduates are expertly trained young men and women, selected from the upper 402, ot high school and college graduates throughout the state-the cream ot character, personality and efficiency. Every county ot Iowa is represented. These ambitious young men and women are specially quali- fied by natural ability plus A. I. B training tor positions with the leading business institutions ot Des Moines and Iowa. Write for A. I B. Yearbook. Select the A. I. B. as your school. You will always be proud ot that distinction. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS E. O. FENTON, President lAccredi+edl Des Moines, Iowa 27 Q You have undoubtedly heard of XVilliam Downey's swimming and track record, and also of Ellis Sheldon's brilliant track record. But there are no june graduating boys on this year's tennis team. The girls claiming these honors are jessie Andersen and Ruth Wenger. Several all-around girl athletes are in the 'Tune grad- uating class: Jessie Andersen, Mary Fini, llelen Glew and Ruth NVenger, representing Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation. Musicians? Unnumbered! Lester l3issinger's flute, reached the city contest. VVC have Richard Christian, with his French horng Grace Coburn, with her Fluteg Robert Frank, the unsurpassed drummerg Raymond tlalenbeck with his French horn, and Raymond Car- lick, the prominent bass player. Elgin Ilite, that great big, tall man, plays the French horn and Mary Hollingsworth, the excellent clarinet player, deserves recognition. Alfred King, the German band guide, makes the baritone sing. The Laughing Trombonei' is the title deserved by Eva To Mason and her instrument. In the orchestra we have Albert Graziano, the violinist, who touches the heart strings of many girls. V Other artists of this great class who excel include Glenn lillenwood, whose name you see appearing on so many posters that hanlg in the Lincoln Halls, entered a Portraits tor the Graduate Is a Specialized Part ot Our Service V 1 . I 'f I I 5 420 Ninth St. Dial 4-OIO9
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4 The Senior Railsplitter 7 Qur Last Song Togetlwer lSnng t0 JI Perfect Day -Carrie Jacobs-Bondj ll'lll'I1 we rome to the end of our high school days .-Ind -we find 'tis time that we part, Though we go to live in our 'tnany ways, These years linger in every hearty Yet we feel very sad when we say adieu To frienils and to teaehers true, For our souls are dull though our liifes are new .-ls we journey away from you. 'l'l1a11gl1 our eyes may lie bright as we seek our fate- Tlmugh we View the future with tears- lI'e must thanlc our srhool as we graduate liar all tlzat it's done in past years. So we give our farewell to Maroon and Gold, The syniltol of Lineoln High, liar 'tis in new work that we are enrolled .-Intl we now tnust say goodbye. lllllftl we have nzurh hope and have visions, too, ll'hen our minds fill with pleasant thoughts Of tl1e years we spent sealously with you- llihen the gate of sueeess unloeles. Our thoughts will forever retain you near- Our hearts will have naught to fear- . Is we pass from the halls of old Lincoln dear To new fields that may soon appear. CENTRAL ENGRAVING COMPANY ARTISTS P DESIGNERS ILLUSTRATORS Manufacturing Photo Engravers Complete Printing Plate Service tor College and High School Annuals Catalog 0 Booklet 0 Direct Mail 0 Magazine Dial 4-7833 DES MOINES, IOWA ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCH OOL V Y Smart, Safe Travel Yellow Cal: Co. Dial 3-1111 V The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow GRADUATES or THE JUNE '35 CLASS CYD We wish to express our sincere gratitude tor your splendid patronage. SARWIN STUDIO 36 26
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The Senior Railsplitter 7 drawing at Grinnell, winning First place in the second division, Rose Sposeto. who sent a bust to the Des Moines public library. Again we mention Robert Frank, but this time for his brilliant work in the city oratorical contest. Coupled with this orator of the day is Doris Barr, whose bril- liant mind gave her an opportunity to represent Lin- coln in the extemporaneous contest this spring. Editors and journalists! Yes, we have them. VVho? Frank Mauro ........ Editor Senior Railsplitter Circulation Manager, Assistant Editor regular Railsplitter Grace Coburn, Associate Editor Senior Railsplitter Mary lfini, Sports Editor Greenhorn issue Stuart Geil, Sports Editor both publications llelen lilew, Sports Editor Greenhorn issue Albert Ciraziano, Business Manager Senior Railsplitter Maurice tiraziano, Assistant Sports Editor both publications Evelyn Stady, Extra Curricular Senior Railsplitter XYayne l.ee, Picture Editor both publications Michael Graziano, Circulation Manager Senior Railsplitter Leadership! Yes, we have leaders, too. Lester ltissinger is president of Lincoln High chapter of Na- tional llonor Society of secondary schoolsg lfVilliam Downey, president of Senior Student Council and the International Understanding clubg Stuart Geil, presi- dent of the blune, 1935, graduating class. Other june leaders include: Eva 'lo Mason, senior class secretaryg Robert Scharnweber is vice president of both senior student council and senior graduating classg Evelyn Stady is senior class secretaryg and Ruth VVenger, senior council secretary. Everyone in Lincoln has experienced at some time the unfailing service of the library statt. Four girls are now leaving this service unit, including .lessie Andersen, llloris ltarr, Pauline Buhrer, and Marie l larbert. lYhat will be left of the Lincoln chapter of National llonor Society when Jessie Andersen, Doris Barr, Lester liissinger, Glenn Ellenwood, Clara Patterson, Evelyn Stady, and Robert Scharnweber leave? Not much recognition is given those shop and stage hands who are always willing to give their services, so here's final praise to Everett Allison and Stuart Geil. 'l'wo girls always assisting R. Anderson in the business department deserve acknowledgment. They are Pauline liuhrer and Louise McDaniel. llilaritiesl Wlithout Raymond Galenbeck where would we have been? Vile had the old trusties to back us also, in Lucille Allen, Marguerite Bender, Robert Fmnk, Grace Glessner, Dorothy Parks, Albert Grazi- ano, and l'hyllis Morris. uli00lT'lCl'Z1lTgUl Remember Robert Frank? The June class was represented by Elaine Ellerman, Maurice Graziano, Alfred King, Colleen Myers, Audrey Potts, and Rose Sposeto. ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL WHITE EAGLE SERVICE STATION Stop and gas with Gene and Merr 3406 S. W. 9th St. K E H M , S-For Flower: Always a Lincoln Booster Store: 9th H Walnut Greenhouse: E. 15th 81 Grand DIAL 3-5276 THE NATIONAL LIFE COMPANY Des Moines, Iowa -extends its sincere congratulations to the gradu- ating class ot Abraham Lincoln High School and with your best interest in mind. otters this one suggestion: You cannot learn too early what a tremendous aid Lite Insurance can be in facing your new obli- gations. lt would be very wise indeed it ou were to set apart some ot the money earned! in your tirst iota tor investment in your tirst lite insurance policy. Printers ot the Regular RAILSPLITTER Up-to-a-quality Union Label printing that really satisties the customer at a price he can atford to pay Publishers ot The Merchants Messenger and Park Avenue News MESSENGER PRINTING COMPANY 906 Park Avenue Phono 3-i567 Dos Moines, Iowa Have Your Eyes Examined Once a Year Registered Optometrists F' X7 Il I Dr. Sheldon Gladstone Dr. Floyd E.'l-lenry New Iowa-Des Moines Banl: Bldg. 5I6 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 28
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