La Moille High School - Highlights Yearbook (La Moille, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1921 volume:

—— DO von know that the New Edison is the only phonograph which can sustain the acid test of direct comparison with living artists? The famous Edison Tone tests held before more than five million people have proved beyond question this perfect realism. Thomas A. Edison spent over three million dollars and seven years of his time in research work to develop the New Edison to this degree of perfection. It is the only phonograph for you to have in your home if you desire to have music exactly as the artist sings or THE NEW EDISON plays it. The Chippendale model “The phonograph with a, soul” illustrated herein, is an exact reproduction of authentic period design. We would be pleased to have you come in and let us play the New Edison for you. F. A. RAMBO LA MOILLE Gossard Corsets Jackson Corsets Footrest Hosiery Butterick Patterns Amazamaid Garments LaMoille Mercantile Company “For its customers--named by its customers” Ide Collars and Shirts Tufhorse Work Gloves Overalls and Jackets Eaco Flour Mystic Flour Mauer Zapf Bake Goods Iten Crackers National Cookies Richelieu Coffee and Tea Fruits and Vegetables Spices, etc. ! : $ I 2 Tires, Aluminum, Auto Accessories, Granite, Tin, Oils and Greases, Pyrex Ware, Cooking, Oil and Harness of • Heating Stoves. all Kinds. ! | j 1 Farm Machinery Builders’ Hardware of All Kinds Paints and Oils LaMoille Implement Supply Co. Bauer Co. -1 3 Does Your Poultry Roost in a Tree ? • “Certainly not,” you answer. But perhaps the coops where they do roost are little better than a tree in comparison with the one you want. You have waited because lumber has been high and you have been busy with other tasks. Times have changed. Lumber has gone down. Now is a wise time to buy. We are ready to help you build the poultry house you’ve been wanting. We will put at your disposal some attractive plans for Poultry Houses, Barns, Granaries, Corn Cribs, Machine Sheds, etc.—and plans of real homes, too. E. W. Houghton Lumber Co. Lumber Grain Coal W. A. SAMUELSON, Manager 4 THE NEW EDISON “The Phonograph With a Soul” We carry in stock the various popular models of the New Edison Phonograph. We also have Talking Machines of other makes, so that the customer can listen to the New Edison in comparison with other machines. Come in and let us show you the merits of this wonderful musical instrument. We carry $500 worth of cylinder and disc latest Re-creations in stock. Come in and look them over. The Edison Phonograph Shop The Hope Press Bldg. Wash. St., West of P. 0. MENDOTA, ILL. Come out of the “hush” and get shaved at Lyle’s. Children’s hair-cutting a specialty. L. F. Moredick LaMoille, Illinois. i t t t t i i t t t t t t t McCray Russman CITY MEAT MARKET Fresh, smoked and cooked meats of all kinds. Representatives of Cownie Tanning Co. 5 j Frank McCray’s GARAGE ! Automobile and Tire Accessories i I We specialize in no car but repair all. i t } Reaming Ford blocks and fitting new pistons. Goodyear Tires Tel. L 701 I F. L. EGGERS j Well Driller ! I Pumps, Gas and Water Pipe Fitting, etc. PLUMBING and HEATING LaMoille, I1L +------------------- --------------------------+ Super-Service Photo-Finishing “Every film a picture; a possibility it may never be possible to replace.” “Every good print a permanent picture record reflecting the skill of the finisher.” GUARANTEE Really a “Super-Guarantee.” You must be satisfied.” No argument. No delay. If pictures do not come up to your expectations we will cheerfully try to better them if given the opportunity. Bankers Life Insurance Co. DES MOINES, IOWA Have you ever inquired into the value of a Life Insurance contract which includes a double indemnity feature? See RALPH B. TELLKAMP Agent LaMoille, Illinois 6 Drugs Paints Jewelry Varnishes A. D. NEIS The Rexall Store We Serve Orsinger’s Ice Cream King Korn Kiln Ko. Manufacturers of Varmint-Proof Seed Corn Rack, Hog Troughs, Chicken Coops and Feeders. Oat Sprouters, Sky-lights and Ventilators. Special attention to Spouting, Roofing, Furnace Work and Stoves. ANYTHING MADE OF SHEET METAL, WE CAN MAKE IT. School Books White Lead and Supplies Oil Use Reeds’ Chicken Cholera and Roup Remedies and Louse Powder 7 F. P. Hurd, Mrs. F. P. Hurd, Ass’t. Licensed Embalmer. For women and children. HURD HURD FURNITURE UNDERTAKING Complete line of undertaking goods. Fresh flowers for all occasions. We do not ask your patronage, because we are citizens interested in the welfare of the community, pay taxes to help the upkeep of the schools, roads, etc., but because we can and will sell a better class of goods for less money than can be bought elsewhere. Our expenses are less than other dealers, “There’s a reason.” BROWN BROTHERS CO. Spring Valley, 111. The progressive Electrical Supply House Offers the most complete assortment of Electrical Appliances and Fixtures in Central Illinois at the most reasonable prices in the county. I -----------------------------------------------------------—----------4 { Cash Buyers of | Poultry, Eggs and Cream j C. A. Ecklund Highest Market Prices at all times Phone L 451 Poultry feeds of all kinds always on hand j Expert Auto Mechanic High Class Work a Specialty. ALL WORK GUARANTEED J tatc Bank Standard Oil Co. HERBERT M. TELLKAMP. Capital, $35,000.00 Local Agent The Community Bank Lubricating and Harness Oils “Of the people, Cup and Axle Grease For the people, Belt Dressing By the people. ” We tend to calls with promptness. LaMoille, - - Illinois ■ Board oj Education A. N. DeLong, Pres. F. A. Rarnbo, Sec’y. Harold. Hall John A. Walker W. A. Samuelson PeMcatitftt TO THE STUDENT BODY OF THE LAMOILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL THIS NUMBER OF THE ANNUAL, IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY THE CLASS OF 1921. the a nm ua l 3PualbMg3he by fth© Class ©S 3%1 LaMoille Community Maglh S©too®l EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Ass’t Editor .. Basket-ball ... Doings......... Base-ball...... Dramatics Social......... Howard P. Walker . Beatrice Crossman Fred Schwabenland ......Into R. Eddy ......Louis Barret .... Minnie Riddle ......Lucy Giesey Class Adviser, J. W. Castelo Editorial IN the work of putting out this Annual this year we have had several reasons in mind. As this has been the first year of the LaMoille Community High School we decided that this would be a fitting record. It is the wish of the class that many will read and enjoy it. Then since this Senior class is the first to graduate under the new course, we thought that it would be a good plan to put out this edition thereby setting up a precedent for other classes to follow. There is no little work in planning and writing up a book of this sort and we hope there will be little criticism of our efforts. Since the opening of school last September every one connected with the school has worked hard to keep up the interest. Boys and girls also were interested in basket-ball. Athletics, which had just about died out, were revived to the extent that the High School teams were represented in a number of basket-ball and base-ball games, several track meets and declamatory contests. The girls organized two hockey teams and enjoyed themselves in this game. Our teams have been victorious and have been losers and they have learned to be the best of sportsmen. This is one of the most important ideas which so many do not live up to. We wish to thank the business men who made possible this Annual by their advertising and to the faculty and board of directors for their interest and co-operation in the school work this past year. 12 The Editor J. W. Castelo, Suit. Miss Merle Piper History and English J. H. Clearwaters Science and Latin 13 Fred C. Schwabenland “Freddie” Class President, Baseball. Imogens R. Eddy “Bunny” Class Secretary and Treasurer. Athletic Association Secretary. Minnie F. Riddle “Min” Basket-ball, Class Play, Annual. Lucy J. Giesey “Lucipete” Basket-ball, Class Play, Vice-President. 14 Beatrice L. Crossman “Bugs” Basket-ball, Class Play, Annual. Louis A. Barret “Louie” Class Play, Annual. Howard P. Walker “Pete” Editor of Annual, President of Athletic Association, Class Play. 15 Seniors WHEN school opened on Sept. 7, 1920 seven entered in the Senior class. Our class is made up of one from the class of ’17, one from ’18, two from ’19, two who were Juniors last year and Miss Beatrice Crossman, who graduated from the Westport High School of Kansas City and took a post-graduate course here this year. When the fourth year course was put in this past term a number of former graduates who had not had the chance to complete their High School course took this advantage. At a meeting held soon after the opening of school Fred Schwabenland was chosen as President of the class, Miss Giesey, as Vice President and Miss Eddy as Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Eddy also was Treasurer of the Athletic Association and Howard Walker was President. The class play, “Her Honor the Mayor,” was chosen during the winter and in April we began to practice for it. Mr. Castelo directed us and on the evening of May 6 the play was given. As a number were not able to come that night the play was repeated May 8. Miss Esther Hall of the Junior class willingly assisted by taking one of the parts as there were not enough Seniors to fill out the cast. We certainly had good times in our class the past year although there was always plenty of work to do, and especially in the Physics class. Mr. Clear-waters’ favorite question was, “Did you study your lesson last night?” And 0, what a relief when he would postpone one of the tests. In athletics our class did not take a very active part although three of the girls played basket-ball. Every one was an enthusiastic rooter and we did not miss many of the games. When the closing of school drew near and then Commencement all were sorry that they would not be back in the LaMoille Community High School next fall. 16 Junior Class Motto—Pluck Wins Colors—Crimson and White Flower—Red Rosebud WE entered High School in 1918 with ten members in our class. During our Freshman year we had some misfortunes as all Freshmen do, but nevertheless all but one of us returned to our Sophomore year. In September of that year Carl Unholz joined us. Later in the year we were so unfortunate as to lose Miss Irma Lyon when she left to spend the winter in “Sunny“ California. Carl Unholz and Clarence Phillabaum left the class before we became Juniors and Helen Smith entered her Junior year with us. In November, Miss Smith left us to go to Plano. Our class officers for 1920-21 are Louis H. Wiman, president and Louise M. Smith Sec’y-Treas. This year although we are only seven in number, has been a banner year for us. Under the new High School organization, efficiency has increased in studies and activities have become more numerous. Three of the seven “L” men in basket-ball were Juniors, the captain of the team, Ernest Ponzer, who was highest scorer, Wilbur Ough and Louis Wiman. In track we also have three men, Wilbur Ough, javelin, Ernest Ponzer, hurdles and dashes and Louis Wiman, half-mile. In the triangular at Mendota our class won 9y2 of the 16 17 points won by our school and at Princeton we brought homo first in the half-mile, this being won by Louis Wiman. We feel sure that our teamd would not have been so victorious if it had not been for our cheer leader, Walter Thorn-bury. In girls’ athletics we were represented by Esther Hall in basket-ball and Louise Smith, Madeline Wagner and Esther Hall in hockey. We hope that next year when wo are Seniors we can forget our dignity and again take a prominent part in athletics. V 18 Sophomores OFFICERS President ................................ Bernice McCray Secretary-Treasurer ..................... Marjorie Lippincott Class Roll The first in our class is Marion Hall, Who isn’t good looking, but favored by all. The next on our list is Lester Field, Who wiggles his ears like the mules in the field. Next comes little Lizzie McCray, Who giggles and scribbles the live long day. Clara Allen, the brightest of us, Translates Caesar and never gets fussed. Then comes that little Dorothy Graves, Who sits in her seat and always behaves (?), And Florence Thornbury, with freckles galore, When it comes to laughing, she levels the score. Next comes Julius, the hearty, His neat little pompadour, parted and lardy.” There’s Marjorie Lippincott spared not of freckles, When it comes to Geom., she’s there with the sheckles. 19 Chester Stothard comes next in line, All the girls say, “Oh, he’ll be mine.” Anna Allen comes next on our list, “Sweet Sixteen” and never been kissed. Last but not least John Keller comes in, With a rosy complexion and a mole on his chin. At the beginning of the school yeai’, September 2, 1920, fourteen Sophomores boldly marched up the stairs to the assembly hall. At Christmas time one of our number,! Irma Lyon, went to Los Angeles, Calif., to make her home there. Lucile Randall also left us and went to Brazil, Ind. to live. We were well represented in athletics the past year. In the (Jiris Basket-ball team the following from our class played: Elizabeth McCray, Guard Marjorie Lippincott, Forward Florence Thornbury, Center Bernice McCray, Guard Dorothy Graves, Forward John Keller and Marion Hall were members of the first team in basketball and each received a letter for their good playing in this game. 20 Freshmen OFFICERS President .......... Vice President .... Secretary-Treasurer Class Adviser...... Walter Beatty Clifford Eggers .. Birdie Baird .. J. W. Castelo Class Roll Allen, Stanley Baird, Birdie Betz, Corrine Beatty, Walter Chambers, Lou Conard, Ambrose Drummer, John Eggers, Clifford Eddy, Verne Fauble, John Fields, Robert Ferguson, Anna Mae Heiman, Beulah Holler, Philip Lippincott, Louise Martin, Esther Marriot, Clarence Ough, Robert Ross, Wayne Ross, Elmer Shirley, Jewel Stocks, Helen Solders, Darline Stuepfert, Erwin Telkamp, Mabel Dunbar, Doris 21 Freshmen AND it came to pass in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty, that twenty-six children came out of the land of child-hood to that of the Rising Sun trying not to be afraid of the hundreds who might set themselves above them. And ere another sun had risen, the voice of the principal came unto them saying, “Enter ye at the front for wide is the door and broad the stairs that leadeth unto the assembly. And it came to pass that in the course of a month that the principal said, “Thou shalt choose leaders from this great multitude.” And it came to pass after a time that two of our members found it neces-saiy to seek other occupations but we were gratified by having two others join us thus maintaining our original number. As the months flew by the mumps claimed all but seven of the multitude for several days. Then came the voice of the athletic director saying, “We will go to Walnut for a basket-ball practice (?).” And upon said occasion one of our number was appointed deputy over the baggage which pleased him not a little. Verily we say unto you, generosity is the principal characteristic of this class. Seniors may be capable, Juniors may be sweet, Sophomores, intelligent, But Freshmen have them all beat. 22 Country Gentleman Campaign IN the month of November was started the largest campaign that LaMoille ever witnessed. Mr. Bass came to us as a representative of the Curtis Pub. Co., making a proposition regarding the Country Gentleman: We were to receive 50% of all the subscriptions obtained and this money was to help purchase our moving picture machine. In order to create more rivalry sides were chosen up, the captains being Howard Walker and Imogene Eddy. The fight was on. In less than two weeks about three hundred and fifty subscriptions were brought in, this being more than enough to pay the amount due on the machine. The understanding was that the losing side should entertain the winners with a clog dance or otherwise as they chose. In due time Captain Walker’s loyal workers entertained most royally the winning side with a minstrel show which was indeed more than was expected of them. This was enjoyed by all guests, wq are sure, and brought to light the wonderful talent we have in our school. Movies After earning our moving picture machine we set out to put on bi-weekly a movie that would entertain and be of benefit to our community as well as to enlarge our funds which were used for the purchasing of athletic goods. From time to time pictures of different natures were shown, including educational as well as humorous. Pep Meetings Our pep meetings have indeed been an inspiration to the student body. Once or twice a week during the school year a few minutes in the morning were devoted to yells and school songs led by our most enthusiastic yell leaders. Special Programs Special programs once a week under the auspices of the four classes in turn added much to our interest in school activities. We owe a vote of thanks to the 23 following people who took part in these special programs: Mrs. A. D. Steckel, who entertained us with a vocal solo, the three ministers, Mr. Gordanier, Mr. Collins and Mr. Taylor who at different times gave splendid talks to the student body, to Mrs. Wiman and Mrs. Stafford whose piano solos were enjoyed by all. Mr. Payne who made a few remarks for the benefit of the students, and last but not least Mr. G. C. Walker who gave a splendid talk, about the advancement of the school. Changes in the Student Body There comes a time when all must part and during this year we have said good-bye to four of the girls who have moved to different communities. We have lost from our midst the following girls: Miss Irma Lyons whose music we have all missed, Lucile Randall who moved to Indiana, Helen Smith who always had her lessons, and Luella Schmehr, who was with us for only a short time. We have added to our number Mabel Tellkamp, who came from the Walnut High School. Visits from Former Students We are always glad to have any of our old students return to visit us and tell us how much our school has improved and the following have been with us during the past year: Ralph Tellkamp, Herman Smith, who is taking a course in Pharmacy in the U. of Chicago, Harold Collins who attends school in Champaign, and Marjorie Stauffer who is taking a post graduate course in Princeton. Athletic Association The Athletic Association was organized during the first few weeks of school and has been our mainstay during the year. All money taken in at the movies, basket-ball games and the last minstrel show given under the supervision of Mr. Clearwaters was turned into this fund. This has furnished our boys with basket-ball and base-ball suits, materials for track work, and the girls with hockey clubs and the whole school with necessary athletic goods. Also our fund is large enough to enable us to finish paying for our moving picture machine, leaving no debts for next year. 24 Our School on the Accredited List Every one was pleased when the inspector from the state department after spending a day in looking over the building, equipment, etc., advised that the LaMoille School be put on the accredited list. This meant that a pupil graduating from our school could enter the different colleges without examinations. Later the University of Illinois also accredited the school. We are all proud that our school has reached such a standard and hope that some of the graduates will enter college. 25 The Minstrel Show In the winter a minstrel show was given which proved to be a great success both financially and from the entertaining point of view. The show was repeated a few nights later to a large crowd. The funds received were used to purchase base-ball uniforms for the boys. The following are the names of those taking part: Negroes.............. Ernest Ponzer, Lester Fields, Howard Walker Dutch Girls......................Bernice McCray, Marjorie Lippincott Negro Girls.................Anna Mae Ferguson, Florence Thornbury Scotchmen............................Mr. Clearwater’s, Julius Heiman Swedes..................................Verne Eddy, Beulah Heiman Irish Coleen...........................................Louise Smith Indians...........Mabel Telkamp, Dorothy Graves, Beatrice Crossman Besides the acts put on by those mentioned two violin solos were given by Miss Janet Smith and Earl Baird. Senior Class Play “Her Honor the Mayor” is a good natured satire, neither for nor against the woman’s rights question. Eve Green way is engaged to Lester Parmenter, who is candidate for mayor of the town. The newspaper announces that Lester is to make a speech against the suffragists and three of their number call on Eve in their indignation. Eve is equally indignant and joins the party. She tells Lester that he must choose between her and his party if they insist upon him making the speech. McGoon, his political manager, arrives and tells him he must make the speech, promising that if he does so he will be sure of election. Lester refuses and even declares his intention of making a speech favoring the cause. McGoon steals the speech and determines to give it himself. He decides to drug Lester and hires Eliza Goober the “cullud” hired girl to do the work. By a mistake Eve drinks the1 drug and falls asleep. The rest of the play is Eve’s dream. She dreams that Lester and she are married and that she has been elected Mayor. The men havd been deprived of the ballot and the second act shows them doing the work formerly done by women. Lester is the house-keeper and McGoon the hired girl. Eliza Goober is 26 the Chief of Police. Her Honor the Mayor allows herself to be bribed and thus puts herself in the power of Lieutenant McNabb of the warship, Susan B. Anthony. The villain of the play is the Lieutenant. She proposes to Eve’s brother, Clarence, and is about to expose Eve when she is thwarted by the brave and noble Chief of the Fire Department, Doris Denton. The Fire Chief is kidnapped however, and the wedding day of Clarence and Lieutenant McNabb approached. Clarence is in despair but the Fire Chief escapes and he elopes with her. The Lieutenant orders the arrest of the Mayor and she awakens to find it is all a dream. The following are members of the cast: Eve Greenway.................... Lester Parmenter................ Hon. Mike McGoon................ Clarence Greenway .............. Mrs. McNabb .................... Doris Denton.................... Rosalie Meyers.................. Eliza Goober.................... ..........Imo Eddy ... Howard Walker Fred Schwabenland ......Louis Barret .... Minnie Riddle ......Lucy Griesey , Beatrice Crossman ......Esther Hall Literary Contest On May 21, two girls, Miss Dorothy Graves and Miss Anna Mae Ferguson, gave readings at the contests held at Princeton. Miss Graves gave a dramatic reading entitled Madame X, and Miss Ferguson gave a humorous reading, “Jane.” Although neither won a place in the contest yet each did splendidly. This was the first attempt for each of the girls and we are all proud of them. 27 The Hallowe’en Party On the evening of Oct, 29, a masquerade party was held in the High School hall, all classes and the teachers being present. A number of out of town guests were there also. Before that night different committees were assigned, the Seniors having the entertainment. The Juniors were on for refreshments, the Sophomores did the decorating, and the “Freshies” did the cleaning up. The hall was decorated very appropriately for the occasion with black cats, witches, Jack o’Lanterns and ghosts. Games and other amusements helped to pass the time away quickly. A fortune teller was present and told the past, present and future to each one. After the social hour, the refreshments were served. The Juniors took care of this in a very creditable manner. At a late hour the boys and girls left, having had an evening of fun. The Freshman class also had their fun the following Monday morning. Party for Miss Lyon When Miss Irma Lyon decided to go to California just before the winter vacation the school gave her a farewell party. A social time was spent in playing games and singing school songs. Miss Lyon was greatly missed from the school as she took part in many of the activities and was well liked by all. Freshmen-Sophomore Party Just before the closing of school, the Freshman class entertained the Sophomore class with a party. The Freshmen planned a number of amusements for the evening and the Sophomores found that the first year class were very good entertainers. 28 ATHLETICS Baseball In September 1920, the Athletic Association was formed and membership was acquired upon giving a fee of fifty cents. Howard Walker was chosen as President of the Association and Miss Imo Eddy was chosen as Treasurer and Secretary. Soon after this, some base-ball equipment was purchased and practice was begun with Mr. Castelo as coach. The team was soon organized and the first game was played with the Ohio team on the home grounds. The following games were played during the fall season: Sept. 17, Ohio 6, LaMoille, 26 Oct. 1, “ 11, “ 31 “ 9, Walnut 14, “ 9 “ 19, “ 1, “ 2 The two games with Ohio were played successfully by our team and they demonstrated greater skill in the game than Ohio. The game with Walnut on our diamond was not so successful as our team played poorly. On the day that we went to Walnut some of our fellows were delayed with car trouble and were late in arriving and when the. game did begin only one inning was played on account of rain. However our team was playing better than before and the game ended with the score two to one in our favor. 30 Shortly after the base-ball season ended Mr. Clearwaters came and took up the duties of coach. By giving a minstrel show during the winter enough money was added to the treasury so that new suits were bought for the base-ball team. In the spring Mr. Clearwaters organized a team and as soon as weather conditions permitted the boys began practice. The first game was played at Walnut on April 15, and it seemed that luck was against us as the weather was cold and part of the time they played in the rain. In the game with Tiskilwa although our boys were defeated still they played good ball and Tiskilwa made their runs in two innings, the local boys not allowing any other runs. Arlington, although all small, were good players and kept up a close score until the last inning. The following is a schedule of the games played in the spring of ’21. April 15, Walnut, 17, LaMoille, 4 i i 29, Tiskilwa 9, “ 0 May 4, “ 7, “ 6 I i 5, Arlington 11, “ 12 i t 10, Walnut o, “ 9 31 Basketball Early in the fall of ’20 Mr. Clearwaters called for a meeting of all the boys who were willing to train for basket ball and it was surprising that for the first year so many responded. The first thing accomplished was the purchasing of a new set of basket ball paraphernalia. After receiving their suits, the boys practiced and trained earnestly. Under the fine coaching of Mr. Clearwaters the boys soon began to make a good showing and as a result of their training were almost victorious in their first game with West Bureau. As a starter the team played a fine game and during the last quarter it was doubtful which team would win but West Bureau scored one point ahead. The coach was very well pleased with the work of the team, and put renewed efforts in the coaching, which later resulted in the victories won from the other towns where basket-ball had been played years before. The first four games were played without any victories for our team, which would seem rather discouraging but all the men had plenty of “pep” and when a game was lost, it pushed them on to fight still harder for their old school. After the holidays the teams luck seemed to change and from then on most of the games were won. The game between Manlius and our boys on the home floor was noteworthy. The Manlius team was one that had practiced and played for two or three years and it had been said that they could not be defeated. On February fourth, the Manlius team surely got the surprise of its life when our 32 team won the game by seven points. In the last quarter of the game almost every one had decided that LaMoille had no chance but during the last two minutes the boys came out and showed their skill and boosted the score so high that Manlius could not win. The team at the tournament at West Bureau High School made a fairly good showing considering the conditions they played under, some being sick and one or two that had been injured in a game just previous to the tournament games, and should have been on the side lines but they were just as plucky as always and put up a good fight against their opponents. All are determined to go to the tournament next year and win a place. Altogether during the year about twelve boys went for basket-ball and all did their best when able to play, but there were seven who started at the first and all through helped to play the game and these received letter's of honor. Those receiving letters were: Capt. Ernest Ponzer, Wilbur Ough, John Kellar, Louis Wiman, Marion Hall, Lou Chambers and Verne Eddy. Schedule of 1920-21 games: Dec. 3, West Bureau 8, LaMoille 7 ‘ ‘ 10, Manlius 26, i I 6 “ 17, West Bureau 4, i i 5 “ 22, Ohio 15, I 11 Jan. 14, Amboy 10, i 13 “ 18, Walnut 12, 24 “ 21, Mendota 13, i C 8 “ 25, Walnut 17, i ( 19 Feb. 4, Manlius 17, i 24 11, Ohio 28, i t 10 “ 18, Mendota 6, i 12 “ 22, Earlville 30, 11 8 “ 25, Walnut 14, ( I 16 ‘ 26, Annawan 30, i ( 8 Mar. 17, Amboy 17, ( c 20 Totals, 247 191 33 Girls Athletics Although the girls were slow in commencing practice for basket-ball they proved to be real players. There were two teams, namely the Whites and the Blues. Four games were played, the first on Feb. 4, on which date the Blues defeated the Whites by four points. This was not the only victory for the Blues. Again on Feb. 18, they won the game by ten points. In a hotly contested game on Feb. 21, the Whites gave the Blues the surprise of the season. This was the fastest game played and when the last quarter ended the score-board showed fifteen points for the Whites and ten for the Blues. On March S, the last game, the Blues won their biggest victory. The Whites were not able to obtain a point and the Blues made eight baskets, a total of sixteen points. Miss Piper was of great assistance to the girls as she coached them through the season. Great plans were laid for hockey. The girls wanted an outdoor game for the spring and so enough hockey clubs were ordered for two teams hut unfortunately only sixteen clubs came instead of twenty-two and so no games could be played. Next year promises to he a good year for this sport as well as basket-ball and all hope to have some interesting games. 34 Track. and Field The track and field teams began their practice as soon as possible in the spring and were in good condition for the first meet held at Mendota on April 30. There were three schools represented—Mendota, Paw Paw and LaMoille. Although we only won third place in this meet, the boys did good work and received encouragement as Louis Wiman, Jr., won first place in the half-mile, and second in the 440 yard dash. Wayne Ross took two seconds, in high jumping and the running broad. Ernest Ponzer took two-thirds in the hurdles and the relay. The total won by LaMoille was sixteen points. After the track meet at Mendota the hoys went hack with a determination to do something in the County meet at Princeton on May 21. On that date the boys accompanied by a large number of rooters went to Princeton. As there were twelve schools represented and most of them larger than LaMoille we did not have a good showing. Wiman was the only man who won points for LaMoille. He took first place in the half-mile, winning it easily in 2:09 1-5. We are very proud of this as Louis did better than the winner of the half at the U. of Illinois did on the same date. Next year we hope that he can go down to the state meet and all are confident, that he can win. The following boys competed in the meets this year: J. Kellar, Capt., W. Ough, L. Wiman, E. Ponzer, W. Ross, E. Ross, L. Chambers, J. Drummer. Much credit should be given to Mr. Clearwaters who coached the fellows and worked with them all through the season. 35 Alumni Reunion The Alumni of the LaMoille High School met at the Allen School Hall, Thursday evening, May 20th, after an interim of six years, the last recorded meeting having been in May 1915. The first suggestions for the meeting came from Mr. Ernest Reniff, a successful lawyer of Chicago, who graduated in the class of 1896. Fifty-nine of the two hundred and forty-one graduates of the school were present all but five of the classes being represented. The classes not represented were 1890, 1891 and 1894 each of which was composed of only one member and the classes of 1901 and 1902. There were twelve present from other places, one from Clear Lake, So. Dak., and one from Butte, Montana. Two of the four members of the first class, the class of 1889 were present. Mr. Reniff was asked to preside and made a few very fitting remarks, about the place the school held in the hearts of the graduates. Other schools might furnish the superstructure but Allen School laid the foundation. He also spoke of the need of an alumni organization to perpetuate friendships and to further the best interests of the school and the community. Following this talk, officers were elected, for President, Ella Smith Pon-zer; Vice-Pres., Frank Thomas; Sec’y and Treas., Caroline Hopps DcLong. It was decided that the dues of the renewed organization should be one dollar and a large number registered and paid in their dues. An interesting feature of the evening was a roll call of the classes, during which those present took their places in the order of their graduation. Refreshments of ice-cream and cake were served. Many old acquaintances were renewed, many new ones formed and a very enjoyable time was reported by all. 36 ALLEN SCHOOL, LAMOILLE Allen Day Exercises UNDER the supervision and planning of Mr. Castelo a special day was decided upon for services in honor of the founder of the Allen High School. The building is far better than that of many towns much larger and is a fine, large building situated in the center of a block with ample ground for a ball park and playground equipment. The school has now reached a standard such that a graduate will be admitted to many of the colleges without examinations. All this was founded by Joseph Allen many years ago. On Friday morning, May 20, special services were held beginning at nine o’clock. Rev. Taylor offered prayer and Rev. Collins delivered a very appropriate address on the subject of education and the true worth of having had as a citizen years ago such a man as Joseph Allen, whose generosity and love for education and future generations had caused him to give the sum of $35,000 for school purposes. After the program at the school yard the entire student body, teachers, members of the alumni, and citizens formed in a parade and marched to the beautiful cemetery where with heads uncovered and all thoughts on the one whose body was resting in the grave, the pupils strewed wreaths and bouquets of flowers on the mound as a token of love, reverence and kind recollections. 37 Showalter’s Insurance Agency The Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati, has faithfully served this community with reliable life insurance for over thirty years, under-selling competitors in net cost to the insured. Every reasonable service in the way of taking care of premiums has been cheerfully extended to the people and every claim lias been met promptly and without protest. Certainly a record like this should justify us in asking you for a consideration of our plans and terms. We write all classes of insurance in only time tried and reliable companies and specialize on Blanket Form policies insuring against Fire, Lightning and Tornadoes. “In the Insurance business here since the Spanish-Amcrican War.” J. H. SHOWALTER, Prop. LaMoille, Illinois you are in need of art-work, halftones, jinc-etehin s or electrotypes, ue will be sylad to serve you. Peoria CnsCravina Co. i07 rwam sr. The Cuts in this Annual were made by The Peoria Engraving Co. t —] • t I t i Quality and Service 1 { t V 7 E offer you the service of our complete up-W to-date Printing Plant. We have the equipment and the men who know how. Our prices are consistent with good work, quality, and with real service. The secret of our success is found in two words: Quality and Service. Write for estimates on anything you wish printed. This Annual u ms printed by c“ HWr lope fress “ Mendota , Illinois Elmer Partridge Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing J. M. Tellkamp All kinds of Woodworking Soft Drink Parlor Have just installed an acetylyne-welding outfit and am prepared to take care of all work in that line. i Ice Cream, Cigars, ! t Prompt service and Candy work guaranteed. I • I 1 39 1 1 | Jffienfcflia Reporter “77ie People’s Paper” Good Clothes We took over the subscription list of the LaMoille i Gazette. The editors of the Reporter are interested in the success of LaMoille’s School and its churches as for Men and Boys well as every individual. This is the paper that has printed the High School notes each week. Plenty of other notes—LaMoille, Van Grin, Arlington and Bureau County news. If you are not a subscriber we invite you to enroll your name. $2 a year and worth it. i Chas. 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