Iron Mountain High School - Argonaut Yearbook (Iron Mountain, MI)

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Yi, wr- Fgisx' s - Q- li Q :lib 7 Z-'S-'X as fr , 1-R, t --ft ,Sgr .I .3,,-', g 1 4 ,1 gan. . 1 4' ' -- - , ' -wg l' i e -51 if 'ye U - I f W1 40' .1 W A V ,Ryu N Kami, , , ,ix . -R, . - i- X if ffl l a-'f I is - y X, . .. , ,,,-I-'Watt J R ide' boost the popularity of the store. Then, after having risen in the esti- mation of the commercial world, they were invited to a banquet held by the Senior Department Store. All through these social functions however, they did not forget their purpose to make the Junior Store an A-I store and, when the new year opened, they were equipped with a stock of the highest grade ma- terial ever had on the market. Some of this stock was third year Latin and English Literature. They made Andrew lingstrom, Manager: Ar- delle Nlahoney, Asslt. hqanagerg ljlaine Broullire, Bookkeeperg and lidwin Morrison, Ass't. Bookkeeper, and again changed their name to the Senior Department Store of Iron Mountain. Although many of the employees had left, in search of other occupations, there was still a large number of the original company and several meetings were neces- sary to make decisions and carry on business transactions. The basket- ball team went so far this year, as to win the State Championship-a victory in which the store took great pride. Since the Junior play met with such approval it was thought well to present another one, entitled, So This is London. This also was very good. Then followed the Senior dance and banquet, for now, the position of the store was so well established that frivolities of this kind could easily be afforded. However, in June 1928, many of the employees and even the di- rectors wished to leave, not because of low wages or long working hours, but because of their eagerness for experience in other lines. So it was decided that the store would disband, and another inventory was taken which, to the satisfaction of all, showed that the store had reaped undreamed-of profits. These profits were distributed to each in pay- ment for what they had done, and having received this compensation, they separated with higher goals in view and greater victories to attain. -Gardia Blackney. if' 'Page Fhirty one

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1l1.l1 - -v- lf PK X tg.,-'91 ' if ' tif' 4- 7 1 . fe ' - www NW N SJ-V ' f enior Glass Ggfistory ln September of 1924, the Freshmen Department store of lron blountain, was incorporated by bliss Hofer, Nlr. Jelsch and hir. Travis. The amount of goods on hand was limited, being only a few bolts of linglish and geography, but by much economy and fore-thought, it was sufficient to start the store in business. A competent staff consisting of a manager, ass't. manager, bookkeeper and an ass't. bookkeeper was chosen. ln the year of 1925, different clubs, such as the Hi-Y and the Dramatic club, were formed. Several parties were also given. The store proved a very energetic one. A Christmas cantata, an operetta, and many plays were put on by the Dramatic club and musical organiza- tions. Some of the employes were admitted to the Basketball team, which had been formed by the older stores, and gained distinction for themselves in the honorable record of the team for that season. At the end of the year, an inventory of the stock was taken and it was found that no department had suffered any loss, but, on the contrary, there was a large increase in the capital. At the beginning of the next year a new board of directors was chosen, and since the store had greatly risen in importance, they felt that the name of Freshmen should be changed to Sophomore, signifying a superior business house. During this year, business was better than it had ever been before. Many large sales were made and their buyers brought back from the cities, an entirely new stock, consisting of algebra, science, and a higher grade of English. It was at this time that the Band was organized, which attended several basketball games and helped the team to win, by their encourage- ment and loyal support. More members of the company joined the team, this year, giving the Sophomore store an important place in it. An organization, called the Girls' Reserve, was also formed. At the end of 1927, to celebrate the success of their store, the Juniors gave a party and invited everyone to attend. The store had, by this time, progressed so far that they had a huge surplus, with which to do anything they wished. They decided to give a play called, The Fortune Hunter. This play was very cleverly presented and helped to 'Page Thirty i. .il-1-11

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. t- ,, I- A, if . , M 4 aafvg? .X Q 5 Ml , 43,5 X 2.151444 WL U' ,, RX: A ..... 'l- T .tygyy rfifgagi N SNOW!! I' 7. ' QQ., '.,f -J of Bmw' w.. .wfgg S gt Glass Trophecy John Abraham-Sheriff of Florence County. John Alexander-Professor of Deaf and Dumb in France. Henry Brosio-Gone in partnership with Joe Bruno. Denton Cady--Bat boy for Babe Ruth. liverret Carlson+A renowned jockey in England. Joseph Carolla-A shiek on Broadway. Joseph Carollo-A shiek on Broadway. Robert Cordy--Absent minded professor at Harvard. Harold Detra-Happily married and retired for life. ljinor Eckholm-Still the big gun on Marquette Normal's Freshman squad. - Silvio Egizzi-Dean of women. Andrew Engstrom-A chemist deeply interested in the promotion of insect life. Dominic Gregory-Chemistry teacher in Spain. Irene Holm-Swedish professor at Stockholm University. Adolph Tramontine-Selling hot dogs at Coney Island. Charles Biolo-The hottest Cornet player on this side of Alaska, now with Nuff Moe's famous orchestra. Rachel DeRoche--Scrappily married. Annette Despins-Ice skate champion at Lake Placid. Esther DuChaine-President of Anti-Gum Chewing and Short Skirt League. Marie Groesbusch-Nursing animals at Yellowstone National Park. Winif1'ed Hopper-Owner of the famous Hot Dog Stands with Shorty as assistant. Doris Hultgrin-lN1ussolini's chief stenographer. Alice Lofstrom-Director of Salvation Army Band. Arsissa Lord-Developer of Crystal Lake Amusement Park. Ardelle lVIahoney-Reformer against dancing. 'Page fghirty-two ...,.-.l-1- .--1111-11