Le Roy High School - Melting Pot Yearbook (Le Roy, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1924 volume:

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LfLLINO1S is Q2 if . n , 2 1' I x r 1 1 FOREWORD Let no one mistake this for a literary masterpiece, or historical treatise of more than passing magnitude. We, who must bear the responsibility of this deed are but human, and if we have made mistakes we have committed them in an attempt at doing good-as the seer hath said, If we offend, it is but with our own good will. Being human, We have the right to dream, and dreaming, perhaps we would see again in visions faint, but ever more beautiful, those care-free days at school. No one could paint these pictures for you, and to describe them would be futile. However, with fraternal longing for these sacred recollections, We send this book on its mission to preserve that beloved heritage which belongs to all of us. rc ! Erhiratinn AS WE look back over our little sojourn in school, we begin to realize the worth of our experiences We feel therefore, as though we owe a token of thanks to those who made that sojourn possible. You who have so earnestly hoped and labored for the realization of the best for us have given us a priceless treasure. Your enterprising generosity has laid be- fore us privileges that might other- wise have been unknown. By your sympathetic encouragement and en- thusiastic support, we were helped and strengthened in many of our school day ambitions. In grateful recognition of your sacrifices on our behalf, and as an ex- pression of appreciation, we dedicate this book Ein Hun -Business Men, Citizens Parents and Patrons Zllrienila nf Empire Glumnahipw High Srhnnl THE MEETING POT --'I CONTENTS FACULTY I SENIORS II JUNIORS III SOPHOMORES IV FRESHMEN V HONOR VI LITERARY VII SNAPSHOTS VIII ATHLETICS IX ACTIVITIES X HUMOR XI I I ----1924 u 5 THE MEETING POT -'- I I Editor-in-Chief, THE STAFF Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Business Manager, - - - Assistant Business Mgr., Art, ------ - Snapshots, - Athletics, - Jokes, - Class, - Calendar, - Society, Alumni, - Literary, Music, Joseph Kies - Mildred Cain Merle Bridgman - Lamar Moore - Chester Smith Maurine Taylor Mildred Oliver - Ralph French Morrell Crago Mary Owen - Lillian Vance Florence Wilson Yula Hankins Gladys Middleton - Lelia Haynes - Martha West I I ------ 19 2,4 n E61 AQKUNLT M Ill! CD . F Q tk WMV Alu- I THE MEETING POT I Charles E. Joiner, Supt. Clariee Hastings H. C. Rllclillllfli, Prin. History Latin. F1'0llCl1. Algohrn Mun'l A1-ts, Basketball Ewing ffollvgv. B. S. A. M. Illinois Wesleyan Univvr- l'1'1lft Univorsity sity, A. B. Vniversity of Illinois Lona, Floyd Ethel M. Gordon Home ECOIIUIIHCS English Maryville C0111-ge l'nive1'sit.y of lion-lwstvlg Colorado Agr. College' A. B. Vnivorsity of XvilSlllllgl'Ull, B. S. I I I - -192,4 I E71 A -..lg ,,,,,, l THE MEBTIN6 POT I I Gerald E. Franz Gladys Dearing L. A. McKean g1.it.,,Ce, qggumpfyy Connnercinl Subjects A92.'1'iK'l1lflll'0. Football wimnm collf-go Ifwtll-mt-tl - Kirksvilw S. T. College Tffwk A,-fs Gem Pity Bus. College lllinois State- N-u-uml Bluffton Cgllvgg I'lllVPl'Sifj' of California Uuivc1'sity of Illinois l'uivorsity of M1-hig:111 I'11ivc1'Sity of Heidclhcrg Hazel Freeman Katherine Youngblood Biology. History Music, Art Illinois Wesleyan l'lllVt'l'- 1lllli!lll!l1l0liS College uf SHN, A. B. BIl1Sil'll1lll Fine Arts Murine Biological Lulmral- tory I l n 19 2,4 E81 le 77 ,,,,,, , n , 'l D . I 'F ,,,,,,,,, , ,W , ,, , . ,7,, , 4 1 ,fx 3 THE MEETING Po? I MILDRED CAIN- Mil Assistant Editor Class President. 1 Treasurer, 2 Secretary, 3 1 Secretary Violenta Literary Society, 2 ' President Clinoninn Lite1'm'y Society. 3 Stunt Show, 3 Spelling Contest. 2, 3 , The Coming of the Milylioweif' 1 Girls Glve Club, 2, 3, -l Hiking l'nthinking, gay. and young. She laughed, and tlniived, and sung. DEAN BISHOP- Dean Football. 3, 4 Basket Ball, 4 Class Basket Ball, 2, 3 'l'1'xu'k. 3. 4 Literary, 1, 2, 3 Stunt Show, 3 He has no time for girls or fame, A mere cliplonia is his aim. HARRY BISHOP- Fragile Football, 2 Literary. 3 Yell Lender, 3. -l Boys Glee Club, 2, 4 Stunt Show, 2. 3, 4 How linppy the life uneinbarrassed by the the care of business. PEARL DALTON Literary. 1, 2, 3 Stunt Show, fi Her air. her manner. all who saw flll1llll'f'd. Com-toons. though roy, and gentle though l'0ti1'0ll.U 192.4 I E91 THE MEETING POT I i i MERLE BRIDGMAN+ Zeke Business Manager Class President. 2. 3. -l Class Bnsket Ball. 2, 3, 4 Capt. Class Basket Bull, 3, -l Boys Glee Club, 2 Literary. 1. 2 Stunt Show, 2 Full of deepest. truest thought. Doing.: the very thing he ought. MARY GRAN KEY Literarv. 1. 2, Stunt Show, 3. 4 Hiking. -1 SllP'S full of life. slie's full of fun. V YULA HANKINS-ffsnookumsa Society Editor Class Secretary. 4 McLean County Spelling Contest. 3 Literary, 1, 2. 3 Girls Glee Club. 1 Hiking. -1 Stunt Show, 3 I confess, I do blaze aivay-I :un too ' bright. MORRELL CRAGO- Mike Joke Editor . Literary. 1, 2, 3 Boys Glee Club, 2. 4 Stunt Show, 2, 3 Full of pep and always ready to smile out loud. 19 2.4 I . U01 7 Literary, 1. 2, 3 'rt-is ml-:urine Pwr CORA HARPER Stunt Show, 3 Her cheeks pure dye like twilight Rosy still with the sunset. RALPH FRENCH- G0bbler Sport Editor Literary Meet, 3 Boys Glee Club, 2, 4 l.iternry, 1, 2, 3 Stunt Show, 3 A worthy fellow and niost likely to prove u SUlf0Sl1l2l1l in his day. EARL FORD- Lefty Foothalll. 1, 2, 4 Class Basket Ball, 3, 4 Lite1'u1'y, 1, 2, 3 'l7r:u-k, -I Boys Glee,Club. 2, -L Stunt Show, 3 How silent, iiieditative. and ull, His thoughts are high because he's tall. LEILA HAYN ES Literary Editor Spelling' Contest. 1, 2, 3 Lite1'a1'y, 1, 2 Stunt Show, 3 Hiking, 4 Her sweet personality and gentle dispos- itiou. Has gained for her on enviable position. - - - 192,41 U11 THE MEETING POT 'I DALE HADFIELD- Had Football. 3, 4 Basket Ball, 2, 3, -1 Track, 3, 4 - I.ite1'a11'y. 2. 3. Stunt Show, It Our basket bull stnrgat least l1e's nlwuys out at night. RUTH HIGGS Lit0rn1'y. 1, 2. 21 Stunt Slmw. 3 S'Hlllllly'-gil-1lll'k1'. filil' and frvv. Nothing thorn- is tlmt lmtl101's nw. HILDEGARD LINDSTRUM Class P00111 Spelling Contvst. 2 Litern1'y. 1. 2 Stunt Slmw, 3 i'SDl'0l'l1 is Silver, Sill-111-9 is gold. JOSEPH KIES- Joe Editor in Chivf Class Vive P1'osi1lo11t. 2 I.ite1'u1'y. 1. 2. 3 Boys Glue Club. 2, -l Track. 3, 4 Stunt Slmw, 3 In all things 21 Cllllflhlll 1111111, A Let anyone deny it if 110 L-n11. 19 2.4 I E121 THB MBBTIN6 POT I MARGARET MARSHALL- Peggy . T1'n11SfQ1'1'vd from Farmor City Literary, 1, 2 Girls Give Club, -I Stunt Show, -l You know I say just what I think-and nothing uiorv or lc-ss. LAMAR MOORE- Shorty Assistant Business Managm- Class Secretary, 2 Treasui-ur. 3, 4 Litvrary, 1, 2, 3 Vin-0 President Wrightonia Literary Stunt Show. 3 tSoci1-ty, 2 Boys Glen Club, 2, 4 Hv's a cute, frisky lad, SU1llQtilll0S good and smnetilnos bail. ARTHUR PHILLIPS- Brick Class Basket Ball, il LifPl'1l1'y, 1, 2, Ii Tha Calling of the Mayflower. 1 Boys Glue Ulub. 2, -1 Stunt' Show. 3 And work, lids nut afraliml of work. lu- can lay clown livsicle it and gn to sleep. GLADYS MIDDLETON- Red Alumni lqlllflll' Baskvt Ball. 2, 3. 4 Svv1'eta1'y Clinonian Litvrfu-y Sum-iety. Z4 Girls Give Club, 2. 3. -I Lit01'a1'y. 2. 8 Stunt Sllow, 3 Hiking. 4 You can see many lulomlvs. but rod hair cmnvs natural. 19 2.4 R I U31 l THB MEETING POT 'I A I l t . CLIFFORD ROBBINS- Kick Football. 3, 4 Literary. 1, 2 The Coming of the Mayflower. 1 Stunt Show, 3 Nor bold. nor shy. nor short. nor tall, Hur si now mingling of them ull. MILDRED OLIVER- Milly Snap Shot Editor Buskvt Bull. ZZ. 3. 4 Girls Glve Club, 2, 4 Lit01':11'y. 1. 2 Hiking. 4 Stunt Show. Z! I-Ier0's to thc- boys, Who doublo my joys. MARY OWEN- Mid Joke Editor Basket Bull, 2, .1 Literary. 1. 2. 3 Girls Give Flub, l. 2, Il, 4 Hiking. 4 Stunt Show. 2. 3, -1 I-lor vlxeery Slllill' und happy air. Haro nmdv her friends most ororywliora-. JoHN LEE SMITH--'Mayor' Football. fl Class Basket BulI.,,3. 4 Track, 3, -1 l.itei'ziry. 1, 22, 3 Stunt Show. 3 An :ibsf-nt minded arm that strays about uuu'l1-and manly. - - -192,4 l U41 THE MEBTING POT I FAYE SCOTT- Scotty Lll'6l'tll'Y. 1, 2. 3 Girls Gloo Club. 1, 3. -1 Stunt Show. 3 Studying does not tako all her time. CLARENCE SILVERS- Rosy Class Baskvt Ball, 3 Lite1'n1'y, 1. 2, 3 Tho llllllllllg of tho Mayi'low01', 1 Boys Gloe Club. 2, -1 Stunt Show, Si I would the Gods had made me poetical. CHESTER SMITH!- Bim Art Editor Football. 4 Track, 3. 4 Class Baskot Ball, 2. 3. -1 Spvllinz Conti-st. 1. 2, 3 l.lfPl'lll'y. 1. L! Stunt Show. Zi , 1 love the ladies, but do they low nie? MAUREEN TAYLOR Snap Shot Editor SOK'l'0llll'y Alpha Slillllil Literary 0l't'lll-'Sfl'El. 1, 2, 3. 4 tSoci0ty. 1 Tho Coming' of the Mayflower, 1 Litoi-ary Moet. 3 Girls Gloo Club. 1, 2. 3. -L Stunt Show, 3 To 1-vc-ry day sho brings good 0110111-, And so we like to have llvl' non1'. 192.4 I E151 THB MEETING POT HUBERT TRUAX Football, 1, 3, fl Class Baskvt Bull. 3, 4 LltE'1'l1l'y. 1, :E Truck, 3 Stunt Show. 3 1 True IIIIDDIIIOSS resides in things lll1SL'l'll.u LILLIAN VANCE-- Li1liums Class Editor Girls Glvu Club. 2. 3. -1 l1ll'01'!ll'y. 1. 2, 3 Stunt Show. 3 A ring on the tingor is worth two on tho phone. MARTHA WEST- Patsy Class Sec-1'vtn1'y. 1 Vive Presidvut. -1 Girls Glee Club. 1. 2 Spelling Contest. 1, Z. Il Basket Bull. 2 Stunt Show. 3 I love its gontlv walrblv. I low its vzlpid flow. I love to wind lny tonguo up. yvs. I lovv to wang it so. DONALD WARTENA- Don Football, 2. IZ. 4 Basket Bull. 1, 2. EL 4 Truck, 3 lllft-'1'5ll'J'. 1. 2 Tha Ullllllllg of tho Milyfiowm-1'. 1 Stunt Show, 3 Happy I illll. from euro I'u1 fre-0, Why ill't'll,I thvy :ull 1-ontontod liko mo? - J - 19 2.4 um THE MEBTIN6 POT LETITIA SIMPSON- Tishia Literary, 1, 2 Basket Bull, 2 Girls Glvc Club. 2 Stunt Show, 3 Hiking, 4 Her l1Qn1't's not in her books-'tis else- wlw1'e. PURL J IMISON-- Buck Clnss Bnskvt Bull, 3 1,ite1'm'y. 1, 2 Buys G11-0 Club, 2. 4 Stunt Show, 3 nSlllllU1VlliIt quivt. but they who know him host. say that he is not allways su. HENRY SCHWARTZ- Hen Football. 1, 2. 3. 4 Unpt. Footbull. -l Basket Bull. 1. 3, -L 'l'1':1f-k. 1, 2. -L I.it0x'n1-y. 1. 2 Boys Glen Club, 2. 4 Stunt Show, 3 A lllG1'l'j' lwurt lllklkilfll u clwvrful vuunto- 2llli'l1.n FLORENCE WILSON- Flo Ctllt-llldill' Editor Pl'9Slll0llf Girls' Athletic Assuciutiem. 4 Capt. Basket Bull. 3 Litvrury. 1. 2. 3 01-1-llestm, 1, 2, 3, 4 Stunt Show. 3 hlim-0 Compound of oddity. frulic amd fun, Ht-lishos at joke :ind rojoicvs in :1 1uu1.' ' L - 192.4 mn THB MEBTIN8 POT -- I ALLEN WILLIG- Uncle Al Manager Football TOIIIII, 4 Literary. 2. 3 Buys Glvo Club. 2. 4 Stunt Show, 3 A wise old 'Al' is he. l SENIOR CLASS POEM In checkered fields that lie beneath the season's sun And in the town that's known our sorrows and our fun, There is a charm that holds the thought on joys of home 'Twill cheer us as we toil and call us as we roam. And as we think of these may mem'ries rise of school Of many happy hours as well as those in ruleg May all be cherished in our hearts and there be kept Feelings of reverence, great in their depth. And as we think of these many mem'ries of our school, Will call to mind again hours that happily pass Into the future now, in pages of this book May all recall the hours and backward look. I I ------192,4 - --as an s E181 ' I 'TPYE D1EHTPIfiG'P01' I I I AN EXTRACT fF1'0ll1 the Dodo Stock Farm Reviewb Do you remember way back when Caesar telegraphed the Queen of Siberia and asked her for a date to the movies? lf you do. probably you also remember that anxious day when we lirst took seats on the right hand side of the old Assembly Hall in the Washington school in the fall of 1920. How many of the boys in our class wore knee pants? Guilty. says one. That year it seemed that the Sophomores were unusually big and healthy, incident- ally, if you'll pardon the expression, according to Mr. Kirby, much shoe leather was worn out unnecessarily. Most of us took General Science and enjoyed ourselves imlnelisely under Miss Hindle, while extracting the adenoids from the stray cat which entered through an open window during class. We also learned the fine points about craw daddies. as well as studying electricity and chemistry. The Junior Stunt Show was originated that year depicting faithfully: The Son Set on the Rindf' The Great Red Bat flu-it-kj. Strong man Bledsoe carrying to five hundred pound weights weighing four ounces. also they had 'iBlue Beard and Cave of Horrors, a comedy in six flats. The school also voted on a name for the Annual. Our Freshmen Class did not shine much in athletics but the day was yet to come when we wo11ld produce real chalnpions. However E. T. H. S. won its county wide invitation track meet which was not then an official county meet. We have continued the practice ever since. We had fair success in football and basket ball, but the exciting game of Teakettle always reigned as favorite sport of our class for that year. .ht last most of our original color faded and we began next year as higl1 and mighty Sophs in the new building. We thought we were some pumpkins but we were still small potatoes when it came to class functions and responsibilities. Nevertheless we were duly exercised and trained by chasing butterflies and flowers out the railroad tracks or accompanying the Roman Army on wild goose chases ill Ulll' minds under the direction of Miss Metcalf. In the Junior year we found out what real work was, so far as putting o11 enter- filll1llllJlllS. banquets and raising money were concerned. By this time we were far above anything like playing Teakettle in the English Classg instead we preferred to listen to Miss Stinson read us all about the adventures of B1-er Rabbit. Mr. Huddle read us all of the latest dope o11 swearing in Kentucky Mountain dialect, as well as what to do when the bottle of nitric acid falls to the floor a11d breaks. Our class ended up that year with the satisfaction of having put on the best Stunt Show yet rllld an equally LIIJOII .lunior-Senior Banquet, thanks to our much loved adviser. Miss Ruth Thomas. How we rave! How we tear our hair! In our Senior year we have an unbeaten football team, b11t that doesn't let us escape from the multitudes of duties that belong exclusively with full hot air privileges to the Seniors. A jolly heart lightens any burden so we should worry. our shoulders are broad. Someday. perhaps all this will 11ot be so real to us. but let us not forget President Bridgenian, who has borne much respon- sibility for our class for the last three years. v I - -192,4 I E191 1-as menmne Par SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1924, still being sound in mind and well in body, in order to dispose of all our earthly and cherished possessions do ordain, establish and declare this to be our last will and testament. 1-We do hereby give and bequeath -to the Juniors the joy UD of publishing 1925 Melting: Pot. Wie do bequeath the following specific legacies and bequests: 1-To Miss Gordon we will all the good poetry, orations and essays found in our lockers. 2-To Mrs. Youngblood: our inelodious and harmonious voices. 3-Al leaves his ability to bluff the teacher to Bill Poindexter. 4--Yula H. all her excess knowledge and quiet. manners to Hank Rees. 5-Chester S. his love for pretty girls to anyone as handsome as himself. 6-Rosy S. to Harris D. his ability to become ai second hand Harold Lloyd. 7-Dean Bishop to George G. his deaconly ways. S-Flo W. to Helen S. her improved way of making love. 9-Lefty Ford to Ivan A. the task of amusing the End period assembly. 10-Mnurine T. to Rachel B. the duties and salaries of pianist. 11-Lelia H. to Jack H. her intense interest in her st-hool works 12-Harry B. to Har1'is D. his quiet ways. 13-ililllllfll' Moore to Burl Walden the right to wear long pants. 1-l-Zeke. his peroxide hair to Red Bailey. 15-Morrell wills his dramatic ability to Betty Joiner. 16-Dean B., 17-Pearl D., 18-Rosy S. flirtatious manner to Marvin Dean. her naturally eurly hair to Mary Tudor. wills his Sunday school star to Jaek H. In witness thereof, we have hereunto set our handhand seal to this our last will incl testament, on this i5th day of April, 1924, A. D. SENIORS. By Mildred Cain 19 2.4 I T201 fljn 'rm-: memfrne Pwr --- I I l I QB: JUNIOR President George Gillock Vice Presiilent Harris Dean Brewer, Doris Brittin, Helen Brown, Harriet Bolton, Howard Bledsoe, Juanita Brown, Lucilla Copeland, Phoebe Dean, Harris .Dean, Marvin Dunlap, William Frawley. Marguerite Gillock, George Harrington, Avey Joiner, Elizabeth Keenan, Philip Secretary Marvin Dean Treasurei' Elizabeth Joiner Melton, Mildred Poindexter, Paul Poindexter, Teasdale Riley, Marjorie Rice, Eiia Mae Reeder, Lester Robertson, Leon Sealock, Burl Sealock, Robert Strayer, Helen Towns, Julia Tudor, Mary Turner, Caroline VanDeventer, Juanita Walden, Evalen Wait, Myron 1924 I I 'PHE MEETING POT I I I JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall ot 1921, all was hustle and excitement at Empire Township High for the good ship 1921 started out on the first of four voyages, to he completed in 19:25. Miss Julia Hindle was at the helm and Marjorie Riley at the hridgeg and with them sailed a crew of forty-two. Not long after the voyage was well under way they made a stop at Weiner Island. Here they roasted weine1's and had a great time under the direction ot Commander Ilindle. On board were a few athletes, who were in after years to make names for them- selves. Among them were: Jack Harrington, Leonard Crantill. Philip Keenan and others. As we were nearing Valentine Port, we decided to stop there. Everyone will vote that the first visit to this port was indeed a grand o11e. At the end of our first yeur's voyage a few of our seamen fell overboard, while taking the tests at the end of the year. 4 Heave Ho! Lads. we're hound on our second year's cruise with Miss Hindle again our Commander and Jack Harrington as our Captain. Our crew had increased to forty-six by this time and we were prepared for an eventful voyage. Again we stopped at IVeiner Island and enjoyed a weiner roast, As we had a good long stay here we decided to visit Hallowe'en Cave. the home of all spooks and Jack 0'l.anterns. There we were delighted hy il mock wedding which a few members of our crew participated in. Harris Dean was the ln-ide. Charles Schafer. the groom, and Philip Keenan. the minister. As we had decided to make an animal visit to Valentine Port, we decided to have the Good Ship, 1923, call and the officers and crew to he our guests. A rare time ensued. Tl1e Joyous end of our second year's cruise was saddened hy the loss of more of our good seamen from the tests. Some fell overboard and others had to go to land because of sickness. We have now reached the third cruise of our good vessel and a new set of oflicers come on hoard. They are Commanders Franz and Gordon with George Gillock at the helm. We again visited Weiner Island mid the Hallown-'en Cave much to the delight of our new crew and ofiicers.. We made a stop at a new Island this time hy the name of Christmas Island. Every- thing was decorated with holly and evergreen. The Christmas spirit possessed everyone. Time flies on a voyage such as ours and we find ourselves approaching the end of our third year's cruise, dreaming of the many happy and unknown events which are hound to come in the cruise of 1925. 3 l 1 19 2.4 l E221 7 CDP MGR -Q' THE MEETING POT I SOPHOMORE President Set-reto ry Verdon LaMont Claude Cain Vice President Treasurer Alice Humphrey , Louise LaMont SOPHOMORE ROLL CALL Listen, my children and you shnll hear, Of the Sophomore Class of this sm-hool year. First, 4-omes the smiling Geraldine with the illllt'-H1111-ill eyes. For the love of C. S. she pines and sighs. Next eomes the tor-toises. Cer-il and Turk, Tl1ey're slow as molasses and don't like work. Little Hunt Humphrey. dainty and Slllllll. When wearing: Clyde's sweater, eo11't he found :it ull. Then comes Ivan, n quiet ehild, XVith smile so cunning and lllilllllt-'PS mild. We have seine good athletes. i'Pig and Eugene, They sure improve the football team. If looking for basket hull stars of great fame, f'Shorty ond Joke are the girls to name. Next comes Pauline Oliver, a student Hftllld, She is not :1 hit hashful and has lots of sand. Of Peru-lies we'll speak, n girl of renown, Will be soeiety's butterfly in this gary old town. Then Ivan, who was tl former fnir. But elmnged to 21 c-help of the 4-ity rare. TllP1'P'S Doris, Eva and Lottie Mae, We couldn't do withonvt them. no not for ai dny. Simpson comes next, n maiden supreme, She'd often heard but more often seen. Donald Frawley is small but mighty. 19 2.4 I E233 I THB MEETING POT l He talks very fast and is a li-ttle bit flighty. Roy Mioore is quiet and sedate, He studies hard and doesn't stay up late. Then there is Annie, pleasant and neat, Wtho always has a smile for everyone she meets. Next there is Cleo, who is maidenly and tall. Without her we just couldn't do at all. Earl Walden is a business sort of a kid. If you want any information just lift his lid. Doris is as smart as the rest you know. If you don't believe it just ask her so. Then, our class president, Verdon Lamont. He's a wee bit bashful. but never says can't. Beulah and Ruth, who wear straight bob, Have go-gett'em eyes and make male hea1'ts tllrob. Edward Covey, who is efficient and gay, Makes love to the girls in a very sly way, Emma and Louise, an intelligent pair. Are -the brightest students to be found anywhere. We have Siamese twins. Tub and Clyde For you will always find them side by side. Leona Dolly. who always wears a smile, Is bright and happy and makes life worth while. Little Bill Poindexter. last but not least. With his honorable name our rhyme we will 4-ease. Alice Russell Alive Patterson A SOPHOMORE SIGHT SEEING TOUR All aboard. Conductor Hastings shouted as the Sophomore sight seeing train pulled out of the station First Day of School, a little village on the edge of the great eity, Summer Vacation. Old 1923 had puffed away steadily for days until we stopped at i'Weiner Roast to spend the evening. We hlad a fine time eating weiner sandwiches and marshmallows for that was all they had in town. Next morning we again started but had not gone far when we stopped at the station of Steak Fry. Conductor F1-eennm from another sight seeing train stopped for the evening and fried our steak. On to Hallowe'en. Everyone Came ill their best disgfuise iueluding the oem-upauts of the Fl'9Sl1lllC-'11, Junior and Senior trains. Most of us was nearly seared out of our wits by ghosts and the like. Signs were sticking: up everywhere sul-h as: What if witches begvan to witch. and you didn't know Which witeh was which? Spos'n? and the party eame off fine. We were going again until we stopped at Thanksgiving, There we stopped and watehed the football team of E. T. H. S. knock -that M. T. H. S. off the map. On again until Christmas where everyone spent a long vacation with old i'Santa . When we started again. we elianged our old 1923 for a new 192-l locomotive. We sped dow11 the smooth tracks until we eame to Bob Sled Party, but there wasn't any bob sled so we used ears. After the party we were ,ziven an oyster stew treat by our Conductors Hastings and Freeman. On the road again to Valentine Party where the Juniors entertained us. As on to the end of the year. Eugene Hill represents us in the Annual as the best all round student and he is a sample of the stuff we're made of. Verdon Lamont was president and helped us thru in our tour of the Sophomore year. ROY B. MOORE l 1924 I 5 E241 I THE MEETING POT I I I FRESHMEN President Secretary Nancy Karr Doris Jones Vice President Treasurer , Paul Jimison Frances Clevenger BIOGRAPHY OF FRESHMEN CLASS The Freshmen Class was horn on September G. 1923 and departed this life for a hrighter one o11 June 1. 1924. It was strong from birth but was suhjeet to chills due to too nmny it-y ,zlares from its tutors and elders, although short-lived it has held and heen in many events. It attended its first class meeting on September 10, and there eleeted officers of its association and planned a Weiner Roast, and 1-hose its adviser, Miss Floyd. It was initiated to a Weiner Roast on September 27 at the young age of 3 weeks: on October 11, it entertained itself at a theater party. At the ripe old age of eight weeks it grave a wonderful stunt for the Halloween Party. It then passed the winter in perfect peaee and harmony. In Marc-h it again entertained itself and its tutors at a party. It held many other events in the year. In the third week in May, it developed a cold due to said iey glares and then took double pneumonia and died June lst. The funeral was held on June 2nd, The Seniors, Juniors. and Sophs officiated. The Faculty were the pallhearers. Flowers were profuse. 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Sm-in-ry. 1 Yell 1.941114-1' I 19 2.4 ' l27J I THE MEETING POT I I I RALPH FRENCH Hitch Wu-Wu Lit. Society, 2 Boys' Glee Club, -1 Junior Stunt Show, 3 Senior Play Clinoniun Lit. Society, 3 TO PRESENT AND FI l'l'RE S'l'l'DENTS OF EMPIRE TOXYNSHII' HIGH SPHOOI.: Most of us will be frnnk to udnxit that very often worthy deeds go unrecognized. :ind llllllly persons who eonsistently do honorable things reveive relatively little l'01lSfli9l'2lfiUll. The Athlete is the hero in school and eoxnunmity, but often a good student nttuins nm-hievenlents that reeeive very little eonnnendution. 'Phe one sided student whose lll'C0lll1lllS1llll9lll'S are merely in one direc-tion should not be too highly praised. He needs synilmthetic em-ouraureinent to rouse him to become interested und au-tive in other thints xvhieh he 1-an find in school. The bookworni is just as pitinble as the athlete who enuniot make his studies. Later on in life both of these will be linmlieaipped by n nairrow vision. Tllerefore. enter althleties. study hard. be soeiable. develop class spirit und give willing serviee wherever you eau. As we grow in numbers there will be greater need for some kind of Ho11or Society in our high school. The standards of St'h0l:l1'SlliD. serviee. lendership and l'll2ll'5ll'f0l' should be 1-ontinunlly set before ull students. I believe it is 11 g:i'utifyin,: sign of interest in these big.: thin,9:s thut this yeur the students bud given reeoguition to their elnss representaltives in nn Honor Seetion. setting forth :ls students who stand high in sc-llolzlrship. t'l1n1'z10te1' and service. I hope that this prau-tive will be continued. HERBERT C. Rl'C'KMlf'K. Prim-ilml. E. 'l'. H. S. l 19 2,4 l E281 KTEKQK , 511, Y I ! 0 J E! Qin-rf J 1+ 4? 'Ng ' if a V f sul rfyc' o .. I ' , -, , ,., 4 0' f3I.111Z.'5' i 'o..,,,:,,,--1 ' in V ll if 1' 1 I HE MEETING POT I Big Four Depot, 1878 LEROY AND VICINITY tBy Hildegard Lindstronij The lndians who roamed over our cuuntry in the early days were still occupying this ground when the first settlement was made. These Indians were of the Kickapoo tribe. They were peaceful with the settlers having their camp and headquarters on Salt Greek in the vicinity of the Old Town Timber and where yet can he found traces of their habitation. The first settler to arrive i11 this vi- ci11ity was John Buckles who came in 1827 from Virginia. He was a hunter rather than a farmer and had wan- dered around i11 different parts of the state before he struck this spot, which was 111ucl1 to his liking. Here he found a great tract of timber extending along the banks of Salt Creek. which runs through the township from the north- east corner toward the swutliwest. This timberland was called Buckles Grove. He built his house in the north- ern part of section 28. on land now owned by Krieg brothers. In the next few years of l1is residence here. several other people came. so that they had ouite a settlement. Among others coming later and lo- cat'nf: in different spots were Michael Dickerson and the Crumbaughs, who came in 1830: Mahlon Bishop in ISRS and Hiram Buck in 1S3T, all prominent people of the early days. They were men unafraid of the pri- vations niet with in this prairie coun- try. They were alive to the call of the West. They were courageous and self-reliant and in the development of our town their interest Illltl zeal helped make it what it is. The reason they chose this vicinity was probably because here they found the prairie grass, which made good pasture for cattle. It was far from the markets and they had to he driven as far as Chicago before the Illinois canal was finished. Then they were driven to Pekin. A great deal of this land was covered hy the tall grass. In the fall tl1e in- tense heat caused it to dry up and the danger of the dreaded prairie fire be- came great. Another of the dangers to the early settlers were the floods in the spring. Since much of the land is low, there were many parts that were virtually swamps. a11d i11 the spring almost impossible. When more people came in. tl1e task of breaking the virgin soil was coin- menced. Plowing it the first time was very hard. This soil is made rich by the glacial drift, the southern ridges of the morainal belt extending along the ll0l't'ilPl'll edge of the township. The early products were corn and potatoes. Later wheat was raised. but in the 60's tl1e chinch bugs came which caused a decline in wheat growing. Since. the main products have been I 19 2.4 l E291 I THE MEBTIN8 POT I corn, oats and hay. Stock- raising has always been im- portant in this vicinity. The houses of our early settlers were made of rough hewn logs. Much of the furn- iture also was l1ome man- ufactured. before means of transportation Could be se- eured. Fences were made of rails crossed and held togeth- er by posts. Hedge was plant- ed. but not found satisfactory het-ause of the long roots. A necessity for everyone in those days was a mill where they could get their eorn and wheat ground, In the early days of the Buekles Grove settlement. the eorn had to be pounded in a mortar or prepared for eooking: by soaking it in lye. Tl1e first mill was erec-ted on Salt Creek in 1335. by David Pl1ill'ps. in the northeast quarter of section fire of township twenty-two The Ulearwater sehool house built in 18712. was the first to be eret-ted ,in Salt Creek preeinet. It was loc-ated one mile south of the present town and taught by William Johnson. It was made of logs with inside furnishings to matt-h. The teacher boarded round. helping: with chores in payment of board. W'ood for the school room fire was donated by the parents and eut by the pupils at sehool as needed. The village of LeRoy was laid out in the fall of 1935, by Gridley and Covel. Amos Neal built the first log house in 1823. Neal and Badzlley were the first to sell goads here. Other stores were built in 1826. Some time before. Center Street, 1878 John Baddley had established the town of Monroe about one mile south of the present town. but was indum-ed to sell out his interests there and come to LeRoy. I11 1853, LeRoy beeame an incorporated town. A few years later part of the town was burned. By 1814 it was built up and had a eity organiza- tion. A census was taken and the pop- ulation found to be 1.01S. In 1838 a post route was established from Danville through Bloomington to Peoria. The mail was carried by post riders coming through about three times a week when the weather per- mitted. Later it was earried in stage- eoaehes to aeeonnnodate occasional travelers and the approaeh heralded by a brass horn. Hiram Bum-k was the first postmaster. Among the early business firms were Baker S: Greenman. Park Bros.. More- house K Son. and T. J. Bar- net. Joseph Keenan was a prominent business man. a farmer. merchant, and banker. Most of the goods we1'e lll'llll,2'11f from St. Louis. Some was brought from Chit-ago. sueh as salt for the cattle. The first steam saw-mill was erec-ted in 1840. by Eli- sha Gibbs. It was situated on the south side of town. It burned in 1844 and soxne- time later at saw and grist Center Street Today mill was ereeted on the east side. but it also burned. l 192.4 I I3 n 1-as mem-use Par u I n Ill 1S59 Hobart R Dickerson built a larger grist mill near the depot. When the competition of the Minneapolis mills caused its use to decline, it was turned into an elevator. The first church services held in this 1'0llllIlllllli'y were in William Conaway's house in Buckles Grove. in 1830. J amos Latta. a Methodist preacher conducted the services. Silas Watters became the leader of a class then organized. In 1833. Conklin gave a lot in tl1e town of LeRoy on which to build. It was completed in 18-10. and stood sixty yards north of the Masonic Temple building. In 1902, the .present Metho- dist church was built. The Presbyterian church was organ- ized in 1832. It was at first called the Salt Creek Congregation. In 1853, a brick church was built in Connection with the Lelioy Seminary, an insti- tution for higher education. In 1898 the present church was built. The first school in LeRoy was locat- ed at 512 N. Walnut St., and first taught by Jas. Lincoln. It was built in 1837. A second school house was built in 1839 and located at 311 N. Main St. This school was first taught by Dr. Conklin. In 1864, a brick building was erected on block 112 of Conklin's addi- tion. The present Eugene Field school was built in 1908, and the new high school building, in 1921. The popular amusements of early days consisted of horse racing, hunting, dancing, spelling schools and quilting bees. Many people owned race horses and much interest was displayed in these local races, which took place on a track circling the town. This was the favorite Saturday sport of the old town. With the coming of the railroad in 1867, the days of the pioneer ended and the present day was ushered in. To- day we have in our homes the many in- ventions. Some of the later improve- ments a11d inventions are the automo- biles, making their appearance about twenty-five years ago, the telephone about fifteen years ago, the pavement laid in 1915, and Keenan's Bank in 1919. There is much in the present day that has aided in making LeRoy a better, more united community. To some extent the new high school build- ing has contributed in this, and it should be able to aid a great deal in the future. The 01d School Building, 1864 I 192.4 I K3 1919- 1920- 1921- 1 922- 1923- 1924- THE MEETING POT I ' MILESTONES IN E. T. H. S. HISTORY Five years ago the Empire Township High School commenced its work in the old North Ward grade building under the most discouraging circumstan- ces. 92 Pupils and very cramped quarters, new Superintendent, new Prin- cipal, all Teachers new except one. Work on new High School Building begun. We carried on in the old build- ing for another year. We moved into the palatial 300.000 dollar H. S. building with its splendid laboratory equipment. good lightingz, ventilation, large rooms and life-size gymnasium. The High School Auditorium is completed. A civic auditorium for the use of the community and its organizations-Churches. Community Clubs, Wo- men's Clubs, American Legion. have the opportunity of using the best stage equipment in town. The School is becoming n great community center. Farmers' Organizations. political parties and public entertainments make use of the spacious and beautiful auditorium. Student enrollment increases to 166, or more than 55 per cent. The faculty of 10 teachers all qualitied as college graduates or as certified grraduaited students of special schools. A Domestic Science Department takes care of many school banquets and dinners. A Manual Training Department, which made over S1000 worth of equipment for the school's own use ill tl1e last two years. An Agricultural Department which is beginning to function as a service unit to present and future farmers of this vicinity. Q11 We are fully accredited by the State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion. C21 We are fully accredited by the University of Illinois. 131 We are recognized by Chicago University as a Co-operative High School-a great honor. HJ We are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools-the highest honors possible to any High School. Q51 We receive Sniith-Hughes aid in Agriculture. LeRoy the host of McLean County Literary and Track Meet, May Qth. 19 2.4 E321 i s X ., XO .XX 1 E U A X 1,1 1 bf I- THE MEBTIN6 POT '- l I I -----192.4 u ss E331 l--- THB MEETING POT -'- 'l Eg --l--1924 n 5 E341 I---' THE MEBTIN3 POT 1'- I l I EQ ------ 19 2,4 n s E351 I'- ' THE MEBTING POT i-'I ---- 1924 n E361 THE MEETING POT --'I B 1 19 2.4 E371 Qn-- 'rr-11: merrrxne Pofr ---n E 5 1 E ! X x a I ' I rl---192.4 n 5 E381 THB MEETING' POT --'I - I -----192.4 u 5 E391 Q 'rr-is mewrrne Por ---am I I -i---192.4 u as E401 AQT HTH5 is gfd tiny r , 9 ,G-'C I -'Xxx-sau '- .Li AQN . l M- Am P. 5 Q' 9 in Q- ' 6 'E gl at-: elenrrne Por u SENIOR PLAY HONOR BRIGHT CAST-Watts. Chester Smith: Miehael, Earl Ford: Foster, Flarenee Silversg Mrs. Barrington, Lelia Haynes: James Schooley. Merle Brigmau: Mrs. Carton. Gladys Middletong The Rt. Rev. William Carton, Ralph French: Ric-hard Barrington, Morrell Cragog Honor Bright. Margaret Marshall: Annie. Mary Grankey: Tot. Martha West: Simpson. Lamar Moore: Jones, Dale Hadfield: Bill Drum, Harry Bishop. Coached by Misses Gordon and Floyd. SYNOPSIS ACT 1- The Play takes place in a large eomfortable hall-living room of Roekmere, the summer home of the Barringtons at Reach Haven. Massachusetts. The general impression is one of refined elegance. Riehard is expeeting l1is f'ancee to eome for a week-end visit. She is to be looked over by l1is mother. his aunt. and his uncle: Mr. lllltl Mrs. Carton. who intend to leave the following morning. after they have passed their opinion on their niece-to-be. Richard rec-eives a telegram from his f?aneee stating that she will be unable to come. He is very mueh worr'ed bex-ause he knows that a lot depends upon the critieism of his fiancee by his aunt and uncle. Mr. Carton mistakes Honor Bright, a book agent. for Tot Marvel, the fianeeeg and Richard soon induces Honor to take the plaee of Tat for the evening. . AGT II- Honor Bright entertains the family very gracefully during the evening and is quite a success as far as the family is concerned. But the servants are very mnrh insulted to learn that they must cook for Tot Marvel a chorus-girl. Honor persuades the servants to continue their serviee and promises to leave the next day. Tot arrives and eauses a great disturbance as she will not consent to having a book agent taking her place as fiancee. She is finally persuaded to remain unseen until the Cartons leave. The officers of the law eome after Tot as they have heard that she is wanted by the police in Boston. But Richard eonvinces them that Tot is nowhere near. As Rev. James Schooley arrives he rec-ognizes Honor as Honor Bright and not Tot Marvel. and almost gives away the secret. Honor finally has to admit that she is not Tot Marvel. ACT III- Aet opens at nine oeloek in the morning in the Barrington home. Richard and Carton plan to have Bill Drum eome to take Tot away. Bill is the man whom Tot really lovesg they wish to keep Tot locked up until Bill arrives to take her away. Tot. however, does not wish to be kept locked in a room. so she makes l19l' appearance downstairs, much to the ehagrin of Richard. Tot refuses to leave so Richard has to introduce her as Tot Marvel to his Aunt Pegy. Mrs. Carton threatens to call the police for Tot if she doesn't leave at once. Drum arrives and Tot refuses to see llllll at first. but finally decides to go baek to Boston with him. Bishop agrees to marry Tot and Bill Drum. In thevpresence of Mrs. Barrington. Bishop Carton and his wife, Richard and Honor tell the whole story from beginning to end, telling the absolute truth. Mrs. Barrington gladly forgives Honor tlllll asks her to stay with them. Honor accepts 1ill'112ll'll'S proposal, and soon becomes an established member of the family. A ' M. Cain I 192.4 H I E413 I THE MELTIN6 POT I r I I J UNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET Friday evening, April 25. gave the Seniors the most elab ever put on in the school. The decorations consisted paper flowers and foliage sus walls throughout the entire parasols and lighted Chinese and archways. xf i11 the gymnasium, the Juniors orate and enjoyable banquet of a heavy blanket of crepe pended overhead and along the room. Myriads of Japanese lanterns hung from the ceiling Well- 211'1'21ll9'IPd f1UWP1'S' ,. ' furnished by Mr. Rike with lattice work and furniture .. 01-smell ml ,lfmosplwye of beauty and comfort. , Mr. McKean was toast T master and the following DW' 7l1'HlJ1 of 9l1C9l'Ulilllll9llY WHS given between courses: Music by the Sealock trio: The Cook ' by Mr. McKean: The Cup by MIIFVIII 1300113 VOCIII S010 bv Mr. A. W. Youngblood: The Tea by Florence Wilson: M y - Color by Miss Floydg Vocal Solo by MPS- Youngblood: A Glimpse of Tea Leaves by Phoebe Copeland: Cream and Sugar by Mr, Phares: Be It HP1'PllY KIIUWII by Martha Westg Fragrance by Mr. C. E. Joiner. Those who wished - remained to play Mah Jongg and cards. ' Freshmen and Sophomore - - girls in Japanese costumes were the waitresses. The fol - lowing Glimpse at the Tea Leaves by Phoebe Copeland startling to the Seniors: In my dreams, my com of the Little Lame Prince ocean. I drew llelll' to one and there my gaze rested was interesting and rather for-table chair became the coat and I sailed over a mighty of the U, S. A. ocean liners, upon the captain of the ship promenading the deck. I soon recognized him as the bean-pole lad, Chester Smith, who used to run the hurdles for E. T. H. S. My next stop was at Emerald Isle and there I saw Ruth Higgs, who had spent years in the place trying to raise red, white, and blue shamrocks. As I neared the 1a11d of windmills Zllld wooden shoes, I found Morrell Crago rowing a boat. He told me that he had left Hollywood to go to France to star in a big production, accompanied by his business manager, Zeke Bridgman. They informed me that many of the Seniors were on the Continent so I proceeded to go look for them. ' Dea11 Bishop and Rosy Silvers were the proud owners of a popular tavern in the Alps. Dean said that Mary Granky owned a ranch in Arizona and spent most of her time raising cane, Rosy had received several letters from Allen Willig, who was a missionary in Africa. Cooky also served as foreign editor of The LeRoy Journal. I read an old copy of the Journal while at the tavern and found that Mayor Lee Smith officiated at the planting of a tree in the park of Ford Wood. Scott and .Dalton announced a new line of marcelles, auburn puffs. and hob curls. Their motto is We lengthen your hair while you wait. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wartena are visiting Mrs. Wartena's parents at Sabina. Harry Bishop's popcorn with a song for a nickel is the best on the 111arket. Another news item announced the latest distinction of Clifford Robbins, who patented a shock absorber for Study Hall seats. Henry Schwartz as refereeegeneral is attending the county Olympic games at Sabina, Illinois. I 192 I I E421 I THE MEETING POT l I I Another item gave news from the Pantagraph. Miss Yula Hankins of the Faculty of Wesleyan Fniversity is leaving to-day for Europe. Among Miss Hankin's party is Joseph Kies, editor of the Atlantic Monthly, who is looking for additional material for his new book, The Life, Travels and Love Affairs of Leila Haynes and Earl Ford. The dome of the County Court House will be guilded next week by Lamar Moore, the human fly. I then went to Paris where I found Mildred Cain presiding over an exclusive style shop. She told me that Lillian Vance was starring in Hokus Pokus, which had been playing there for a year under the direction of Ralph French with Purl Jimison as Ferdinand. In Budapest I found Hildegard Lindstrum lecturing on 'iThe Hibernian Hypothesis of Edibles for F'ishg and she too had news for me. Letitia Simpson owned the largest chicken farm in the Ifnited States and made lots of money which she gave away to an orphanage, which was partially supported by the former Martha West, now wife of a senator from Texas. ' In Russia at a relief station I found Mary Owen distributing vegetables and smiles to the starving peasants. She told me that Cora Harper was trying to perfect a palm oil soap that would float. Margaret Marshall was doing missionary work in China. And who would ever dream that Milly Oliver and Maui-ine Taylor would ever be kinder garten teachers in the Hawaiian Islands. Arthur Phillips was trying to drive his Star around the world. He had been driving up and down the coast of Alaska trying to find a place to cross. Gladys Middleton, I found taking the government census for the l'nited States. I was weary and wished to get home, so I turned to a constable to ask him where I could find a taxi. He turned and behold Dale I-Iadfield beamed d0NY1l upon me. He called a taxi. driven by Andy Truax to take me home. I blinked and then screamed as I heard a crash-was I wrecked? No, I had simply dropped my tea cup on the hearth. EASTER FASHION SHOW On Thursday April 17th, the Sophomores entertained the Juniors at a Fashion Show which was held in the High School Cafeteria, I Upon arrival the guests received programs for the evening, written on silhouttes of a very fashionable boy and girl. The program was as follows: 1. Search for Fashion Notes. 2. Daily Wearing Apparel. 3. Six-piece Suits. 4. For the Young Miss. 5. Sports Wear for Men. 6. Traveling Costumes. The most interesting feature of the evenings program ,was the contest in making some article of clothing from the daily newspapers. Juanita Bledsoe was prize winner: easily done as she didn't have so much to make. After the games were completed refreshments consisting of maplenut ice cream and angel food cake were served. I 19 2.4 - I E431 lx I I THE MEETING POT I i HALLOWEEN PARTY The Annual Hallowe'en party approximated the coming: of a big town stock show possibly more than anything that came to the Gym since the last 'big Hallowe'en perforniance of the previous year. It certainly took a lot of hard work on the part of Miss Deering to fix up the decorations and the affair left some big impressions with those who indulqed-perhaps the biggrest were left with the Freshmen. At seven o'cloc-k sharp above the glee and clatter that arose from guessing concealed personalities and wonderment over costumes, both ludicrous and sublime, exhibited on the Gym floor, there came a shrill whistle which .was a signal for the begrfiiningr of the Grand March. This disclosed a gorgeous array of costumes sand- witched between phrases of Jim Keenan's syncopation. Some of the costumes proved almost phenomenal as for instance, Henry Schwartz. who stipulated his own ,f.trand- lll0f1l0l'. Mr. Ruckmick was distinguished from the rest by a royal plume although he hardly needed that for distinction. He should have lived in the 15th century. Mr. Joiner came clad as a perfect grandma. At last there was announced that the Juniors would take the guests on a trip through Hades in which there were many torments. Then Mr. Gross of Bloomington. very well known to the audience, gave fl1l1llS9lll9llf while his assistant took a picture. According.: to the usual custom the various classes trotted across the stage and :ave their beloved stunts. The Seniors featuring: in a tin can act. with Dale Hadfield, a gallopin: knight of the tin age and Sir Lamar a more stalwart knight of a wooden sword, had it round and round for the hand of the Spearmint Maid. who turned out to be Florence Wilson. The Sophomores grave a Campbell Soup stunt and the Freshies a Romeo and Juliet scene which was too true to be original. 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H E1 wmv' ,E QE: d .5511 H 'lc S U :' OU gg- Ssfgc- -di 5 .5 19 2.4 E481 I 192.4 I THE MBBTIN6 POT I I I Yi . f ALLS WSU- +'9 XE 3-- di N341 1 LE Elia? .X 'Enos na i 'Q 1 ' ' O mow .bfl T WV' 'I' F 'Home A Bmcurerc. Dmqqr' Yer ' SRU 'MW 'sreiksela f ff' ., gaining, A Few -rem Tm-r Foamy Taxi? MA 0 EAS uao A Qooo P W-ET . Y 'NME inaS2.ff.- Q-L If EP 'E 'l'C 10MsoNE. WNATLL WETI-UNK Aqpqq, 5 E STM'-T5 we RE worn- S 41- K FQSHING' Cora- WE' SAY 0 p WC' HC fs qi L:::.e:::.. PM RHS FOR.?aALE see mee. Dale H- Kasey mmua + Seniors cms: n all manages at Cam 9. + H' W oncc.'l1+EvR'Y oavmsvkf mk'35g9.ffff-Ag Bqwllaur-ale ANNUALS 3591. Simons ff' -A -mae .1 easy. K '2'2,,,,,,g'HE- CTQQYSJ XSITL fd + , + if + W at , -lf + if I it m if 4 415+ y ll as f f 2 5 - +- +2 ' V X 'hllk S gu Z 8 W pqcl. 'their' 4 TAKE Er-'Fail' Fei 3ALE we fgisgvile f0MMfNffi2'?Tf ,li- CHRISTMAS PARTY Take us back to our childhood days. That was the cry of the students and faculty on Wednesday night, December 19th, although some of us didn't have to go very far ino reference made to the faculty, understand. merely to the Freshies.l We asseln- bled in the gymnasium and such a gathering few have ever seen before.. Bows! bows!- why every girl had one, even the faculty, which is a rare occurrence for E. T. H. S. Nevertheless, if a yard of ribbon was available, they l1ad one and knew it was safely tied. Long dresses and dignity had vanished long before 7:30. Gaines-we played everything from Spelling Words to Flying Dutchman, and say, you ought to have seen what good sprinters Lefty Ford and Nancy Karr were. Then the district school gave its animal Christnias program. Tiny Tim was cute enough to attract the eye and their voices showed remarkable training. The children were so hashful and deinure, which certainly is an outstanding characteristic of E. T. H. S. Oh! Then Santa Claus came-a real Christmas tree n'everything! Every little boy and girl got a gift, and 'there were some of the sweetest little iuicc and dollies. A stick of candy and a pop corn hall delights any little child. so we were a merry party, when our inannnas announced to us that it was time for all good children to he in bed. E491 J I THB MEETING POT 'l VALENTINES DAY TRACK MEET The Juniors invited the SODh0lll0l'GS to compete in the track and field events of February 1-l. This was rather an early date for a track meet in this climate, so the contests were held in the Cafeteria. A Four Universities, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, and Chicago were well represented. Yells and songs were given to encourage the teams. Each school supplied worthy contestants to find out who had the biggest feet. the broadest grin, and the broadest jump. The discus throw was rather difficult and required much strength, the discus being an air filled paper sack. SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARTY The girls of the Athletic Association had an enjoyable evening. March 14. at the high school. Everyone wore a bit of green in the form of a shztuirock or p'pe. The wearers of the pipes were the opponents of the wearers of the shamrlocks in the games for the evening. The contests were: trying to write the largest number of words beginning with S or G. Pauline Reynolds won the prize for tearing: from a piece of paper the best silhouette of a pig. The pig feeding contest came next, then the making: of an Irish Stew. and carving a pig from an Irish potato. A little later Shamrock sandwiches and Emerald Isle salad were served. FRESHMEN HAVE BLOW OUT The Freshmen had their first party ill the Cafeteria, March 7. Invitations in K. C. B. style were sent to the members of the faculty. Everybody was first livened up by a Bumble Bee, a very dangerous gil1l10. After that the crowd took an automobile trip, which included the different stunts of cranking: the car, filling' the radiator, having a blow-out, changing attire, speedingz, telegraphiug help, and the stop for ua quick lunch. all in the Cafeteria room. Each guest found two violets, the class flower, tied with the class colors. orange and blue, ou his plate for favors. The whole class worked together and made the party a huge success. I l I 1924 -s - I T501 TYUBDQEBTINIIPNP I THE SENIOR PARTY Un the evening of April the Senior class gathered in the Domestic Science rooms for a last get-to-gether and romp before leaving E. T. H. S. In a little while everybody thawed out and made blame of themselves. After playing Slide and Wink and enjoying ourselves all around, our appetites were keen for Yu'la's refreslnnents. These being served. the boys were industrious enough to lend a helping hand with the dishes. An enjoyable time was reported by all. -One who was there. ,11- SENIOR BREAKFAST One epoch in Senior-1924 history will be set aside for reflection either for better or for worse when we pass over the perambulations of a certain group of early birds. wha, dissipated with their grub and living conditions i11 general. betook themselves to an escapade in NVest Park on a memorable Saturday morning at ti by the clock. in order to discover how well they could roast eggs. toast pancakes and percolate soup-someone said coffee! All of the Seniors stayed long enough to get good experience and curiously too. they ate their own experiments! It was a good thinfl that Mr' MUKPHH did llllf S3120 a track meet the next day or shall we say a Metropolitan Handicap? Truly Mr. Earl Ford and Ches Smith would have needed -the benefit of a couple handicaps to keep from being outdone. It would have been hard to judge whether all these Seniors were after this occasion suffering from malnutrition or overeating-maybe it was both. Nevertheless we will all say it was a good thing to assemble thus for old time's sake, whether we were able to cook delec-table stuff or IIOI. We will not admit, our failures. Later we will cherish the pleasures we haid together. especially during our last days Seniors. We are glad we made a few mistakes with the pancakes and coffee- or else what w-ould there be to remember? JUNIOR STU NT SHOW While looking through an old diary for a girl friend one day. I came across an entry reading Junior Stunt Show, December Tth. This brought to my mind that notable event. I remember very distinctly the hurried preparations we had and at last the very evening of the Show a la1'ge crowd attended. the auditorium being nearly filled. The events of the evening were very entertaining as we had a pedovoeatillion. this being a human organ which rendered the latest popular airs. Rae were favored with a few selections from a string trio which was enjoyed by all. There were a few others among them, The Gold Dust Twins and the Wordless Play. The living advertisements were very interesting after the acts were run off in the auditorium. Every one proceeded to go to the gymnasium and have a good time. In the gymnasium everything was arranged as at a bazaar: you could buy your lollipops at one stand or your squawkers at another. Sweet cider. ice cream, balloons and confetti was also to be procured. ' Two very interesting side-shows were to be seen. One of the famous bathing beauties and another of the swimming match. Every one went home thinking that they never had such a time before and that they would remember it as long as they live. I 1924 - I E511 I THE MEETING POT I THE COMMUNITY URCHESTRA DIRECTOR Mr. H. C. 1flli'kllllCk FIRST YIOLINS PIANO MI.. Mills Grizzem, Miss 3l,2lll1'illG Tayor Mrs. W. Huddlustoue CLARINET MVS- F- Hwklllllll Mr. f'h2ll'l0S Williams Mr. I-I. Huggy N M1-. s. Iiurlvagv H. l,lf ifbEtInlM Miss Malwl Howzird ' 1' nh' 'L . SAXAPHUXE Call, J ' 3. . H grgtigll yukr Ixh Miss Asldiv Stewsnrt . r. . ,. llCil111C' Miss Be1'11a1di11e Bailey CORBIM Miss 151111-11114-0 XVilS:lll Ml Lyle M 1'g Mrs, D011 Jones HORN Mr. IiUlll'l't Sezllock Mr. Jllllllll Kincaid 'l'l1v 01-c'l1vst1'a1 had :111 :lm-tivo l'2l1'001' i11 tho past wi11tv1' svnsmi. It had tho 114111111- of playing :it Il 110011 day 11111uhc-011 at the C0llSiFt0l'y Tm-1111110 ill H1m11ni11,2tn11. 211111 it 1-1-vi-i1'111l il 1'0tl11'l1 visit f1'r1111 thv tinv C1n1sisrn1'y 13111111 for 11 SllllllilX free 1-111101-1't in lllll' High S1-111101 A11diro1'i11111 Inst F1-l11'11:l1'y. Since its i11st1'u111m1ta1l'iu11 was fairly we-11 lli1l2lI1t'0ll this your it wus 111110 fu 1l1'0S0llf an lllllllblll' of diflim-ult 1l1'0gf1'flll1S :lt the Sunday AffOl'llUtlll 01114-1-1'ts. Thv wurk of thv L4-Roy Cllllllllllllifj' Orvliestm gives proof uf the fzwf that tlwre is 31111110 tnlvnt ill town that 1-1111 and Should be used to the COIlllllllllifX'S lwlwfiif. I 19 2.4 l E523 i i I 19 2.4 - x I THE MEBTIN6 POT I THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Glee Club of 1923-24 was organized early in Septenlber, but received ai jolt when Mrs. VnnDeventer took ill and was forced to give up her work with the club. Shortly after Cliristnms Mrs. Youngblood came to the school t.o carry on the work ns Musical Director and again stirred up activity in the Glee Club. She instilled n new effort into the veins of its members until they begun to take an active part in the school of music especially in part-singing. The big event of the year contributed by the Glee Club was the Operetta, Cyuthias Strategy on the night of Msly 9, ill which Nncy Karr, George Gilloek, 'Mildred Oliver and Marvin Dean starred. The Chorus, which backs the lends however. should not be dejrived of al similar amount of credit. A boys' chorus represented the Empire Township High School literary contest in the lllfll'lllll2 of May 9. 'Phe Chorus and Operettu were the crowning events of the Club's work of 192-l. i531 'V I THE MEETING POT I I I CHORUS TOP ROW: L. Robertson. G. Gillock. Harry Bishop. E. V:1nAtta1. E. Gnssnor, L. Sc-hwartz, M. Patterson, A. Fnnk, D. Hazel, G. Peterson, P. Turner. E. Rice, F. Jones. B. Bishop, E. Joiner, P. Copeland, G. Middleton, Loo Smith. H. Sc-lxwartz, J. Kies. MIDDLE ROW: J. Miurphy, H. Donn. M. Holland, C. Simpson. P. Olivvr, L. Dolly, M. Unin. M. Owen, N. Ii'2l1'1', M. Melton, M. Tudor, A. Russell, M. Crago, C. Jimison. BOTTOM ROW: J. Malone, D. Frawloy, C. Silvers, R. Barnum, M. Deffenlmnglx, G. Rntliff. D. Jones, A. Humphrey, E. Phures, N. Goree, A. Patterson, J. Towns. H. Brown. R. French. DIRECTOR: Mrs. Katherine Youngblood. THE GLEE CLUB OPERETTA CYNTHIA'S STRATEGY CYNTHIA ----- - - - NANCY KARR MRS. PERRY - MILDRED OLIVER STANLEY - - GEORGE GILLOCK MR. PERRY - - MARVIN DEAN I I I 1924 R I E541 THE MEETING POT -'-'-'I I I -----1924 u as E571 I THE MEETING POT I I l RINKEYDINK SPORTING COUNTRY CLUB AND ATHLETIC CLUB COLORS COLORS Blue and Yellow Black :uid Blue MOTTO MOTTO , W I t Qt I Blue and lellow Make Green o .ovo o I ,uc y MEMBERS MEMBERS I-Ie-rmnu Bailey Marjorie Plll'f0l'Sllll fjlowngs Wilson Ifumu jane Huhvrt 'Prunx Dorothy Builvy hm muwu. W. Wayne lqolkes Ffilllkllll Roos Claude Cain Blu blglof CLASS SICK CLUB LONG FELLOW CLUB CULORS FLOWER P2119 Pole-Bonn Blossoms MOTTO USE Fool Worst :lt School Sfil- High Air Cm-1-guts MEMBERS MEMBERS Edwzlrd Covey Paul Silllft-lllf John Murphy Dale rladfield Pnul Jimison Bill Dunlap ON TIME CLUB ART CLUB MOTTO COLORS We Try to Be Red and Scarlet USE MOTTO Brvalk Mouotouy of Classes Flamillg Youth MEMBERS MEMBERS Yuln Hankius Pauline Reynolds U01'-9 Hilrllvl' Mary Grzmkey Maury Grzmkoy Jack H!lFl'ill2fOll Mu,-gm-et Mm-Shall IL - 1924 H581 THE MEBTIN6 POT I I ALUMNI NOTES CLASS OF 1923- C. E. JOINER, SUPT. Everett Bailey .... Francis Barley ...... Ruth Bishop ........ Frankie Brittin ..,.. Chicago, Ill. 'Wesleyan, Bloomington, Ill. LeRoy Grace Brown Hyla lCookJ Coomer Marjorie DeBolt .......... Raymond Dooley ......... Loren Fenstermaker Lola Haynes Glen Hitchell ...... La-Roy Lelioy LeRoy I. S. N. U.. Noinal Ill. Chicago, Ill. LeRoy LeRoy Cllicago, Ill. Aflllllllll Hull ................................ 1 'lvenia Iannes .. . ........ B Emily Keenan .... ..... . Beulah Lawson ...... Pearl Lawson ......... George Mayfield ....... Earl Ratliff ........ Guy Rees ......... Zena Rees ........... Bernard Biddle ..... Harold Sawyer ...... Christian Schafer ..... Eunice Shrigley ..... Bernadino Smith ...... Clara Steinke ....... Gertrude Steinke ..... Berl VIIIIIJQVGIIYQI' ..... M. S. N. V., Cape Girard, Mo. rown's Business College, Bloomington. Monticello Seminary, Godfrey, Ill. I. S. N. U.. Normal, Ill. LeRoy Chicago, Ill. Millikin, Decatur, Ill. Peoria, Ill. Wesleyan. Bloomington, Ill. LeRoy I... of I., Champaign, Ill. Lelioy I. S. N. U., Normal, Ill. Bloomington, Ill. . ................. .. Bloomington. Ill. Clive Vanlleventer ...... Dorothy West ............ Edward lVillig ...... Helen WVirt .... I. C. P.. Indianapolis, Inu. Lelioy LeRoy LeRoy 192.4 I f59l n 1-an merrrrnic-r Pofr n To the Empire Township High School Students:- This letter is the bearer of xnost cordial greetings from the Alumni of your school. The 1non1c11t graduntes leave the Hieh School the 1 com, ' t th ' l g , 3 e 111 o e spiere of the Alumni Association, :ind look to it for help ill finding other graduates. Once ll gl'2lllll2ll'9 allways an graduate, and we :Ire glad of an Association which keeps us together, and interested in our school and each other. May you allways be loyzll to 'our ' 'h l 11 ment of school and Cllllllllullity. 5 sc oo, e1' interests and her plans for the better- Rvllwlllblil' the finest and most abiding things in life cannot be bought or even given, they just grow, und they grow while y0l1 und I forget self and serve others. No bond of friendship equals the friendships of school days- There are no friends like the old friends We inside in childhood days, No greeting like their XVBICOIIIG, 1 No homage like their praise. With the very best wishes, Ada Plitzeinneyer Sargent. '16. President Alumni Association To the Alumni :- VVe the present students of E. T. H. S. Wish to acknowledge your good wishes. We recognize that your support and interest has made it possible for us to maintain ll high stand-ard in athletics, 9llt9l'tIlll1lJ1G1ltS and scholarship. We hope to prove ourselves worthy and ill our tl11'll join the ranks of the honored graduates and help to continue the good work for the benefit of the conlniunity. Very sincerely yours. The Students of E. T. H. S. l 19 2,4 I E601 V' n 'rr-ua merrrrne Pwr a ' I I THE YELLS 4 E EMPIRE HIGH! EMPIRE HIGH! E. E. E. E. T. T. T. T. H. H. H. H. S. S. S. S. fPauseJ E. T. H. S. fI'ausvJ TEAM ! TEAM ! TEAM ! YEA LEROY YEA LEROY! YEA LEROY! E! T! Rah Rah H! S! Rah Rah LEROY! LEROY! LERUY ! YEA TEAM YEA TEAM! YEA TEAM! FIGHTEM! FlGHT'EM! FIGHT'EM ! TOUCHDOWN YELL Ray, Ray, Yes, Yes ! ' Your line we mess! E. T. H. S.-Rah, Rah, Rah! Right thru WE break! TOYCHDOWNS WE make! We leave OITR wake! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! LOCOMOTIVE If. U Rah Rah E. T. H. S. IT. Rah Rah E. T. H. S. V. Rah Rah E. T. H. S. YEA! YEA ! YEA Z OSKEE-WOW-WOW ! USKEE-WOW-WOW, SKIN NE-WOW-WOW SMASH'M BITST'M THATS OUR CUSTOM! LEROY ! WOW ! I 19 2,4 E613 Ql-- 'ras mlalrrrne Pwr ---n E13 I l n---- 192.4 u 5 E621 I THE MEETING POTM .I I I N Macs, unbeaten '23 eleven was the result of three years' came aware that Empire was was so organized as to prove The tl1ird year our team Pontiac and Ifrbana, some of were forced to recognize our hard work in training and convincing Empire athletes the way to victory. His iirst year wi-th our boys marked a great change i11 the local athletic world. The second year cleared the vision of neighboring towns, and their estimation of LeRoy High School was no longer conservative. Our old rivals suddenly be- represented by a combination that dangerous to any team. I was widely known. Bloomington. the strongest elevens i11 the state. squad as being superior. 1lac's fourth year capped the C1il!1tlX?E1l1Di1'8'S name was on the ton- gue of every follower of the pig skin sport for a radius of many miles. Mae and his small' squad of a few men had been able to set a standard that was paramount in the annals of Elll1li1'G'S Coach McKean history. ' i'Mac is a patient, good natured fellow who is interested in the scholastic and physical welfare of everyone attached to the institution of learning called E. T. H. S. It was he who perpetually kept the fire of don't give up burning in the mind of the athletes. When a hard contest was on Mac kept the whole school keyed to the highest note by his stirring speeches at general exercises. To Mac we owe a great deal of credit for our very successful football season. .1-.l THE CHAMPIONS CAPT. HENRY SCHWARTZ-Fullback. The Dutchman possessed all the good qualities a fullback should have. He is noted for his ability to kick and to place the oval where his opponents couldn't catch it. Hen not only uses his physical ability, but wields a well trained mind in a crisis. average pass of the high school player. Hen threw a pass that surpassed by far the EARL FORD-Right End. Lefty was a consistent illlll hard lighter. Few teams gained soil around his end. Lefty's ' delight was to swoop down under punts a11d to pounce on the receiver before the astonished fellow had time to move. Lefty has played four years for Empire and his loss will be felt keenly. e PHILIP KEENAN-Center. Phil was a steady king-pin in this year's eleven. He was a fort in defense and a sharp shooter in passing accurately. Phil has another year with Empire and will be valuable to next year's squad. JOHN MURPHY-Right Guard. Johnnie was the big man of our team 'SJ0h11lllB,Sn stature and ability made a play through right guard a failure. When a man carrying: the ball made Contact with this guard he generally stopped quite suddenly. DEAN BISHOP-Left Guard. Dean won his place o11 the unbeaten eleven by his hard I 19 2.4 tem I THE MEETING POT I work. willingness and his steady light. Many side liners failed to notice who stopped the man carrying the ball thru the left side of the line. Dean's wonderful interference made the delayed pass possible. CLIFFORD ROBBINS-1Fullback, Tackle. Kick was a steam plow at fullback. When he hit the lille men splashed like water. At tackle Kick was 0119 of the grittiest men of the oval sport, stopping anything. MARVIN HILL-Tackle. Marv was a real follower of the ball, always ready to pick up a fumble or block a pllllt. Marv's good work at blocking punts gave us a win over the elaborate Bloomer eleven. He was also a strong man on the defense, using his powerful physique in hindering gains for the opponents. DALE HADFIELD-Left End. Had's specialty was pulling down aerials. The passes from Schwartz to Hadiield this season rank with the best pass work ever put up by a high school team. I-Iad's excellent pass catching was the main feature in the Monticello game. Had was a conscientious player and his loss makes a great gap in thc next squad. DONALD WARTENA-Quarterback. Don althou-:h not a football veteran, pilot- ed his team in good fshape. He is a hard hitter for his bulk, and a real gainer on catching punts. It was Don's good running punts that saved the day against Gibson City. JACK HARRINGTON-Left Halfback. Jack can either go through the line or circle the ends, it makes little difference to him. Jack possesses some super-natural instinct which enables him to sense where a pass is going. and to be on hand when it gets there. Jack is a gritty player 211141 has another year's competition for Empire. EUGENE HILL-Right Halfback. Tb's was f'Gene's first year as a regular on the squad. He is a speedy runner and possesses the determination so essential to a football man. Gene is only a soph and we expect to see some wonderful development. PAUL MYERS-Right Halfback. Myers proved to be a dependable halfback before the season was over. He learned to run interference and hit the line in splendid fashion. He handled the ball well and was a good man to have at the start of a deception play. LEE SMITH-Left Halfback. This was the Mayor's first year at foot ball. Football only showed what possibilities were in store for this lad had he started sooner. The Maym s hobby was speeding around ends and amusing himself by watching his opponents fruitless efforts to tackle him. ARTHUR PHILLIPS-Fullback. Brick. although not iiashy, played a brand of foot. ball that gradually shattered a defense. nBl'ilTK'S motto was steadiness and the same old punch in every play. The three very capable line subs, HARRIS DEAN. MARVIN DEAN and VIRDON LA MONT, certainly will be regulars on the '24 foot ball team. They proved their worth this year when need called them into play. Some rival teams said of LeRoy, Much of her strength lies in her reserve. I l l - -192,4 I E641 . I THE MEETING POT I I REVIEW OF THE GAMES MAHOMET On Saturday, September 22 we opened the season of competition. Mahomet was our Iirst opponent. Although not i11 the best shape We were able to win by a 19-13 score. Had- iield pulling down several good passes proved hazardous for Mahomet. BLOOMINGTON The following Saturday spelled defeat for Bloomington High. The whole town was in suspense during one of the hardest fought and best played games ever seen on the home iield. The single touchdown was registered by Marvin Hill who blocked one of Blooming- ton's punts a11d by good play saved the game. Captain Schwartz did justice to the touch- down by placing the ball between the posts for another point to the score which remained 7-0. MON TICELLO' I Monticello enjoyed the glory of having one of the best football teams in Central Illi- 11ois. Pep and Fight became our watchwords. No team could stop our lads the day they met Monticello. Monticello was crushed by a 13-0 score. and our team was still unbeaten. Andy Truax became famous for his accurate passes under fire. FAIRBURY Fairbury's eleven humbly bowed to our gold and maroon. Marvin Hill picked up a fum- blc Don XVfll'f0l1fl kicked a wonderful drop and Clif. Robbins tackled a man behind his goal. contributing to the 11-0 victory. And we had not bowed to a single team. CHENOA October 26 was an oozy and damp day but weather couldn't stop Empire backers from assembling in large numbers at Chenoa. to witness the glory of a 16-0 victory. In spite of the damp field. long end runs advanced the ball at will. MAROA Maron. our next scheduled foe, like many other teams. obtained the knowledge that Empire had a wonderful machine-made team, especially for manufacturing touchdowns, and was Willing to admit defeat without a battle. GIBSON CITY Drunnner tried a desperate move to upset dope by catching our lads when not going their best. In the last three minutes of play the score was for Drumlner. Would Drummer I 192.4 I 6 E651 'PHE MEETING POT bent us? The opponents punted to us. Don Wartelm recovered the bull und with uid of super-interferenee from Ford und Seliwartz, wus able to score for an 16-12 victory. Our bnnners still floated proudly. MELVIN Melvin's eleven bravely underwent il -L5-0 defeat. A new sensation was found in Lee Smith, who staged some excellent end runs. NORMAL N'0l'1l12l1 Connnunity, nn old rival. lneekly and yet bravely pitted their forces :lgnilist our unbeatable ftlillll. The saline drive und deterininution forced them to surrender by u -17-0 score. At Colfax some Thanksgiving game ever played keep Empire from ' COLFAX of the regulars watched the subs humble 'the opponents T6-G. FARMER CITY day was celebrated in LeRoy by the most lnrgely attended football i11 our town. The :tune was played in a S941 of mud. but that eouldn't defeating M. T. H. S. 19-0. All LeRoy and colnunlnity felt thankful on this day for one thing at least und that for the honor and privilege of having un unbeaten and one of the best football tennis in our state. A FEW LAURELS 1921- We- won the Invitation County Track Meet at LeRoy. 1922- Defeated Bloomington in Foot Ball, 9-7. We won County Invitation 'l'ruek Meet. 1923-Defentewl Bloomington again in Football, 7-0. We won the Otlieiul County Track Meet ut Chenoa. We won the Oflieiul McLean County Literary Meet at Chenoa. We won the McLean County Essay Contest. 19 2.4 I T661 THE MEETING POT -- 'l I I BASKET BALL Hill-g Cain-f Dean-g Phillips-g Bridgman-c Dean-g Walden-g Poindexter-f Myers-g Gillock-f Harrington--f Hadfield-c Schwartz-g Bishop-g Truax-c l 19 2,4 E671 THE MEETING' POT I Coach Ruckmick Coach Ruckmick suffered the loss of several good men last year by graduation. By drafting several men from the class squads and by using a great deal of dexterity in developing t11ese athletes, he was able in spite of these handicaps, to turn out a team that made a good showing. To encourage our boys in basketball Coach Ruckmick has developed a class system which will keep the supply of basketball material from falling low, and gradually raise the standard of players by offering more competition. Our basketball coach is a hard worker, always glad to recog- nize the good work of any individual, and eager to promote our school in lines other than basketball. When Ruckmick signed up with E. T. H. S.. basketball was further below par than any other sport, because of the poor gym facilities previous to the construction of our new building. His task was to completely reorganize the material and work out a combination that would prove effective on a modern floor. He sure did it. BASKET BALL After a highly successful football season. Coach Ruckmick, the squad and school determined to make basket ball ring true as possible. Twenty-five candidates responded tothe call for volunteers. EMPIRE 22-HEYWORTH 15 Heyworth got a head start of us in practice, but we were able to check her off our list and call it a real victory. Long shots and prompt follow ups puzzled our opponents. The Heyworth seconds staged a preliminary with our second string men. This game was a fight from whistle to whistle. Three overtime periods were necessary to decide the victor The score finally decided the bout in favor of Heyworth 14. Empire 13. EMPIRE 21-DELAND 3 The foggy trip to Deland sharpened our teamis basket shooting. Myers and Schwartz proved to be super guards allowing Deland forwards but one basket. Hadfield led the scoring with five fielders, Jack and Don contributed two fielders each. EMPIRE 17-ALUMNI 11 The use to be-'s were forced to recognize our team in the holiday game. The Alumni fought from behind a tight defense. Chris Schafer was their scoring ace. Four members of our team took part in the scoring. 19 2.4 I E681 I THE MEETING POT BELLFLOWER 18-EMPIRE 17 Bellflower with the aid of some lucky basket work, was able to administer our first defeat. Empire was going fair but didn't have a clear idea as to the location of the iron 1i11g. The game was elv:-e from the start. Empire forcing the Bellfloweriaus to their limit, but lacking the necessary punch to pull the game out of the fire. ' MAHOMET 19-EMPIRE 15 The Mahometans had a clean slate and a speedy aggregation. Empire keptup with their pace and succeeded in caging many fielders, but the numerous free .chances given Mahomet kept our representatives from the lead. Empire kept the later ehamps of Champaign County o11 their toes and had them guessing most of t11e time: n EMPIRE 20-SAYBROOK 14 ' The squad came back to its standard and played an excellent offensive game with Saybrook on Saybrook's dance hall. This was one of the fastest games of the season. Had led the scoring with nine points. BLOOMINGTON 24-EMPIRE 13 Bloomington was fortunate enough to catch our lads when their defensive element was below par. The first half was very close and evenly fought. Bloomington gained a short lead at the end of the half. During the second half the Bloomington forwards became lucky and were able to tuck away the game. EMPIRE 44-SAYBROOK 11 Saybrook found herself helpless against our scoring machine at home. The score was wide from the start. Dean Bishop made his debut in this game and gave a good account of himself as back guard. EMPIRE 39-BELLFLOWER 23 Pushing ca-rs throusxh snow drifts did not remove the desire for revenge against Bellflower. Our team ran smoothly and the basket eyes were keen. The spot light shone brightly on Jack Harrington who scored four fielders and played his best game of the season. COOKSVILLE18-EMPIRE SECONDS 13 Tl1is game was hard fought, our second string men giving Cooksville a hard tussle. Our team took the lead from the start by i'Zeke Bridgman eaging two short ones in rapid succession. Cooksville then took things in hand for a while. Myers then regained the lead for us by two fielders. During the last half the Cooksville ace became nnguardable and cinc-hed the game for his team. EMPIRE 36-STANFORD 18 The first quarter of this game was evenly played, both teams earning their points. At the beginning of the second quarter Gillock and Wartena hit a whirlwind pace and Stanford was soon laboring under a heavy score. Dean Bishop played a good game at guard. I l 192.4 I i691 I THB MEBTIN6 POT I ' - l EMPIRE 18-STANFORD 16 Stanford played with an air tight defense on her home floor. Had was kept surrounded and not allowed a decent shot. Don Wartena succeeded in keeping loose and did some real sharp shooting. The score during the last quarter was tied and untied several times. Don finally pulled the game on dry land by a neat shot from the center of the floor. AT THE COUNTY TOURNAMENT We drew Cropsey as our first opponent at the county tourney. This tea111 had not been bested but once in her schedule. Yet our boys played them fairly even terms after they once got under way. It took nearly a whole quarter period for our stalwarts to settle down, after which they fought the experienced Cropsey outfit tooth and nail. but the ten point lead at the beginning was a little too lunch to overcome. When the final gun popped we trailed on a 20-14 score. .lt was hard to take. EMPIRE 22-COLFAX 15 Our team regained its basket abilities and exhibited some real offensive and defensive playing against Colfax. Don Wartena wielded a wonderful basket eye, easing seven fielders. Schwartz and Bishop kept Colfax at a safe distance from the scoring poin-t. Colfax's all star Garner was held to one basket. EMPIRE 24-WELDON 13 Our team's speed did not slacken with Weldon. Hadfield and Wartena were the scoring twins, each ringing up six fielders. Schwartz and Bishop put up a sturdy defense. Weldon's shots were wild. Weldon beat our old rivals, Downs. This victory over Weldon flavored our revenge over Downs. MAHOMET 32-EMPIRE 15 Mahomet was credited with sixteen straif,.:ht victories. Empire backers and players were looking forward to a great upset, but as fortune would have it Don Wartena. our scorin,f: ace, was handicapped by an injured hand. Mahomet played a very fast offensive game and maintained their good record as one of the best teams in the state. HEYWORTH 25-EMPIRE 10 Don NYQIS unable to play with the team in this game. This disorganized the squad and our combination was unable to stop Heyworth in their own lair. Heyworth showed a lot of development and put up a strong defense. The short pass made her offense effective. DISTRICT TOURNEY We drew Normal as our first competitor. The game was one of close guarding and little scoring. The first half ended 3-4 in our favor. Our team was extremely unlucky on trials from the foal line. Normal was able to put as out of running by beating our team 7-9. l 192.4 I E701 I THE MEETING POT I TRIANGULAR MEET Empire 78-Colfax 26- Bellflower 24 Our ti-111111 was :111 easy wi11111-1' ill the q'l'l21llQ, ll15ll' Meet l1el11 at LeRoy, Fri- day. April 10. Hzulfielml wus high point XVlllll9l'. l'2l1lllll'11lg 19 points. SllllllllZll'iE'S 50-Y:1l'11 D21Sh4Sllllfh. LeRoy. lst: 1Villiu111s. Bellflower, 21111: Hmlfielrl. l,eRoy.'31'1l. Ti111e 5 4-5 se1-o1111S. 1-Mile R1111-0'Ne:1l. B1-llflow111'. 1st: Poi111lexte1'. LeRoy, 21111: Folks, LeRoy. 31-11. Time 5:21 100-Y2ll'll D11S1l-Sllllfll. LeRoy. 1st: Willianins. Bellflower. 21111: Domler. C111- fztx. 211-11. Ti111e 10 -1-5 se1'o1111s. J:1veli11 1'11l'lllX'+HflllflPll1. LeRoy. lst G2ll'll0l'. Polfux. 21111: '1'1'11:1x. Lelioy 53111. DlSf2lIlf'15 1-15 ft. -1-10-Yillfll Rllll-F0l'l1. LeRoy. 1st: M111'rz1y, Bellflower, 21111: XYFPKS, Col- fux. 3111. Ti1111--. G2 seconds. Shot Put-Ha1lfiel11. LeRoy. lst: G2ll'llPl'. Colfax. 21111: Foster, Bellflow- er. 31-11. !-DiSfl1l11'9, 39 ft. 220-Y:11'11 DllSll-Slllltll. LeRoy. lstg Willi:1111s. Bellflower. 21111: D1l1llllll'. Colfax. 3111. Ti111e 25 1-5 seeoinls. DiS1'llS Throw-Hn11fie11l. LeRoy. 1st1 f1!1l'11Ol'. Colfax, 2n11g S01lXV11l'fZ. LeRoy, 3111. Dist:1111'e 104 ft. R111111i11g Broful Jllljlll-SC'11lV11l'fZ. Le- Roy. lst: Hfnclfield, L1-Roy. 21111: Gar- 11e1'. Colfax, 31-11. Distance 18 ft., 4 i11. Rllllllillg High Jump- G2ll'll9l', Col- fnx. lst: Gillork. LeRoy, 21111: Bishop, LeRoy, 31-11. Height, 5 ft., 3 i11. 220-Ya11'1l Low H111-11le-C. S111itl1. LeRoy. 1st: H11ts1111. Colfax. 21111: Jllllll- son. Colfax, 31-11. Tlllle 30 2-5 Se1'o111lS. One-Half Mile H1111-Fil-1'1l. L1-Roy. lst: 0' Neal. Bellflower. 21111: M111'1'11y. Bellflower, 3r11. Time 2:21. Pole Villllli-Sl'1lW1ll'fZ. LeRoy. lst: Gillock. LeRoy, 211113 Smith. LeRoy. 31-11. Height. 0 ft. One-Half Mile Relay-Won by Le- Roy. Cofax, 211111 Bellflower. 3111. Time. 1 :-13. E. T. H. S. WINS- AGAIN AT DELAND Salturclaly, April 20. ill spite of the keen 1'o111peti1tio11, Olll' well 1111111110011 track tenm l'5lll away with the Delz11111 meet. tl1e seeo111l year 111 S111-1-essio11. this time with eleven high S1-l1ools 1111111- 111-lflllg. 50-Yllfll Dash-Lee Smith. LeRoy. 1-Mlile 1111111 0'Ne11l. Bellflower. 4-10-YIl1'd R1111- Zelie. Mt. Pulaski. 100-Yard Dash-Lee Smith. LeRoy. 120-Y:11'11 High I'1lll'lu0-Cll1'Sl'9l' S111i'l1 of LeRoy. 880-Ynrd H1111-F111-11, L1-Roy. 220 Yard Dnsl1-Lee Smith. L1-Roy. 19 2.4 I 5 tm 220-Yard Low Hurdle-Alsup. Maron. Standing Broad Juinp-Woolen, of lVapella. Shot Put-Hadfield. LeRoy. Pole Vault-Schwartz. LeRoy. - Discus-Ca mphell. Ma homet. Run11i11g Broad Jumpaweidner of Farmer City. - Javelin Th1'0lV-Sl'lllllliZ. Maron. Running High Jump- Three tied for first: LeRoy, Mahomet, and Monticello. Relay-. 1,41 Mileallt. Pulaski. Mile Relay-Monticello. ,This was tl1e third invitation trac-k and field lll9Pt with the following sehools i11 competition: Maron. Atwood. Montieello. LeRoy. Wapella. Bellflow- er. Farmer City, 5l2lll0llll l'. Beinent. and Mt. Pulaski. High points by I.eRoy.'63w. tl1e see- ond. 1915. LeRoy l1ad five high point men. Lee Smith. 15: Hadfield. 9: Ford and St-liwartz eat-h 8: C. S111ith. 715. LeRoy lll'0ll2'llt. llllllltl tl1e loving 4-nn and Lee Smith won the gold wateh given by Coaeh Short of Deland. COUNTY CHAMPIONS AGAIN May 9. IC. T. H. S. again won coun- ty honors i11 literary and athleties. Ill the track and field meet our men plat-- ed in every event but o11e. the javelin throw. John Lee Smith Beat Ririe. the eraek spri11ter from Gridley i11 all three dash- es. J. Smith and Hadfield were high point men. eaeh winning 15 points. Hadfield tied the eounty record of 20 feet and T inehes made 15 years ago i11 fthe running broad jump. Dlllllllllll of Chenoa broke the record of 145 feet i11 tl1e javelin throw with a hurl of 157 feet. The LeRoy grades also took first i11 tl1e meet for the grades. TRACK EVENTS 50-Yard Dash-J. Smith. LeRoy. ls! Z liirie. G1'idley. 21111: Stieklen. ilolfnx. Iflrd. Ti111e. 5 4-5 seconds. Mile-Run-O'Nei1l. Bellflower, lst: l-lill. LeRoy. 21111: Blu11k. U. High, 3111. Time. 5 111i11. 9 2-5 seconds. 100-Yard Dash-J. Sllllfll, lstg Ririe. THE MEETING POT ' Gridley. 2ndg Stieklen, Colfax, 3rd. Time, 11 seconds. Quarter Mile-Kiefer, Gridley, lstg Ford, Le-Roy, 2ndg J onrtry, Cheuoa, Srd. Time, 57 seconds. 220-Yard Dash-J. Smith. LeRoy. lst Ririe. Gridley, 21ltlQ Sticklen, Colfax, 3rd. Time. 25 seconds. Half-Mile-Basting. I'. High 1stg Ford, LeRoy. Qnd: Yates, Che11oa, Bird. Time, 2 :11 1-5 seconds. 220-Yard Hurdles-Kiefer, Gridley. lstg Melieight. Normal. Qudg C. Smith. LeRoy. 3rd. Time 28 -1-5 seconds. Half-Mile Relay-4LeRoy, 1st: Nor- mal, 21111: Colfax. 3rd. Ti111e, 1C391Q. Note-The Gridley relay team came i11 first, Plllllllllg' the half mile i11 1:39 reeord time, hut one Gridley man fouled and first plaee was give11 to LeRoy. FIELD EVENTS Pole Vault-Fogler Heyworth. lst: S0llYVlll'tZ, LeRoy. End: Andrews. Grid- ley, 3111. Height, 10 feet. 3 inches. Javelin Tlll'OXX'-Dllllllllul. Clll-lllllil. lst: Smith, Heyworlh, 2nd: Sffllllll, ll, High. 3rd. Distanee. 157 feet. tNew county reeordj .Running High Jump-Ise111i11ger, Heyworth. lst: Andrews, Gridley, Zndq Gilloek of LeRoy. Fogler of Heyworth. and Risser of Carloek. all tied for third plaee. Height, 5 feet. -l inehes. Shot Put-Hadfield. LeRoy, lst: Matthews, Mc-Lean, 211112 Bishop, Le- Roy, Srd. Distance. 37 ft.. 9 inehes. Running Broad .llllllll-Hlltlfltflll, Le- Roy lst: Garner. Colfax. Qnd: Sehw- artz.LeRoy Srd. Distance 20 ft.. T in- ches. tTied county l'?C0l'tl.l Diseus Throw-Hadfield. LeRoy. lst Garner. Colfax. 211d: Carloek. Car- loek, 3rd, Distance, 106 ft., 5 inehes. THE TOTAL SCORES LeRoy ...................................... 50M Gridley ...... ..... 2 3 Heyworth .... 1414 Colfax ........ ..... 9 Normal ...... .... 7 Chenoa ...... .... 7 li. High ......... .... 6 Bellflower 5 MeLea ll ..... .... 3 Ca rloek ..... .... 1 14 Saybrook ..... 14 1l6fG1'l'lllg' to picture 011 preceding page- Baek Row Standing- Left to Right: Sealock, Dean, Rohertsoii, Gil- lock, Ford, Coach Mc Kean. Robbins. Hadtield Folkes. Jimison. Bottom Row-Chester Smith, Bishop. Schwartz Lee Smith, Hill, Covey, Poindexter, Dunlap. 192.4 I I THE MEETING POT I I I HIKING Many of the pleasant hikes the girls took in the Fall and Spring of 1923-1924 will he long remembered as will also some of the sore feet and tired limbs. To obtain the Hike Point for the E. n girl must have footed it twenty-five long miles. This they figured. was enough to toughen the soles of anyone's feet. regardless of size, consequently Salt Creek, the woods back of the Cemetery. Fisher Lane and even the railroad tracks were frequent destinations or even avenues of travel. This activity was in charge of the following committee: PAULINE OLIVER ALIVE RUSSELL THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC RENNAISANCE With democratization of sports for the boys there came a similar movement for the benefit of Girls' Athletics in 192-1. The girls were not longer to be denied the privilege of indulging in athletics and pursuant to an announcement by Mr. Ruckmick in General Ex. suggesting an award system for Girls' Athletics. a set of rules were worked out by which girls could enter athletics. get their rightful pleasure out of it and obtain recognition and merit for it hesides. Florence lVilson was thereupon elected president of the new Girls' Athletic Association and with the aid of a special committee. rules were laid down hy which girls could win their E by participating in various branches of sport. Hiking. Hockey, Basket Hall and Volley Ball were ruled the order of the newday! Miss l'reeman's interest and help in Girls' Athletics meant a great deal i11 getting things started. That the move is a hig improvement over the old system of now we play and now we don't is evidenced hy the great number of girls interested and henefited by athletics this year as compared to previous years. l 19 2.4 l i731 I THB MEETING POT I I I GIRLS' BASKET BALL Top row from left to l'igllf-Iillflltll Barnum. Phoebe Copeland, Margie Patterson. Pauline Reynolds. Dorothy Bailey. Cleo Simpson. Gertrude Ratliff. Front row-Margaret Frawley, Pauline Oliver. Pauline Middleton. Mildred Oliver. Nancy Karr. Gladys Middleton, Alice Russell. After the f'll1'lSflll2lS holidays the girls hegan their niasse attaek in hnsket hall. Here as in other lu'anehCs of athletics. they would have to he regular partir-ilxants in the sport to win their E for the year. There were not more than two tennis husy!there eouldn't have been more on the floor at one time to make it a real game: hut nevertheless those who eanie out for the sport were real live ones tlll they were on the spot every time the praetiee hour eanie. At fllllllg Mr. McKean helped to rom-11 the girls in hetter shooting and better floor work. The nuniher of lwaetiees this year were increased over last year. heuause the after hours were divided into two periods instead of one. Girls' teams iiiterrliaiigred with the Boys' Class teams using Tuesday and Friday afternoons to praetic-e. The eonnnittee ill charge of the sport was- MILDICR OLIVER PAULINIC REYNOLDS VOLLEY BALL The tilne in this sport was mostly spent in learning the art of the game. lt received a great deal of interest from the partieipants. Nevertheless judging from the whoops of satisfuc-tion resounding i11 the Gym over what seemed to he some sur- eessful serves or a few completed points, the beginners learned that the game was as easy to play as it looked. They were often us llllllly as sixteen out playing the game. Those in charge of the sport were: Alice Russell and Margie Patterson. I I n 192.4 n E741 I THE MEBTIN6' POT SENIOR BASKET BALL TEAM Froin left to 1'IQ,'llt-CI2ll'011C'9 Silvers, Arthur Phillips, Earl Ford. Merle Bridgman, Clifford Robbins, Chester Smith, Lee Smith. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME The elmnlpionship grame marked the close of a very exciting inter-class tourna- ment. The hi-and of basketball exhibited hy the teams proved what a season's work at basketball ean do for the inexperienced. This year's class games were fought and won hy the aid of live rooters from the hlearhers. Class aspirants worked diligently for their places and were ever' ready to he drafted to higher work. The seniors and sophomores were the survivors of the preliminary games, eaeh team having won five and lost one. A large number of class rooters sat tense during: a very hard fought and close eontest. With Jaek Harringrton as referee the gladiators stood on their toes waiting for a signal to enter in eontliet. Both teams seemingly had visions of the Shllllllg champion- ship cup and were anxious to prove their right to claim it. The first half was a tornado, the hall changing hands rapidly and the players entering tl1e fray with a real vim. Merle Bridmnan started the scoring by a short shot. Zeke was going well and rang' up a couple more i11 short order. The sophs were hy no means asleep and were following elosely. S-5, at the end of the half. Pig Meyers. the nervy soph guard, grave the seniors keen c-ouipetition the last period. This lad heeanie hot and put his tea111 withi11 two points of their opponents. The seniors then turned to defensive hall and were ahle to prevent their younger eonipetitors from scoring. The score ended 9-11 for the seniors. I 19 2.4 L I E751 -- 'PHE MEETING POT ii I I CLASS TEAMS FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES Henry Robertson, forward Claude Cain, forward Floyd Reynolds, forward Earl Walden, forward Claude Bleavins, center Eugene Hill, center John Murphy, guard Paul Myers, guard Wayne Folkes, guard James Malone, guard Franklin,Rees, forward William Poindexter, forward Francis Dawson, forward Edward Covey, guard Paul'Jimison, guard Clyde Hankins, guard JUNIORS Harris Dean, forward Paul Poindexter, forward Marvin Dean, center Leon Robertson, guard Philip Keenan, guard Robert Sealock, guard Lester Reeder, forward Charles Schafer, center ' STANDING OF THE TEAMS Seniors Sophomore Juniors Freshmen W L P 6 1 .856 5 2 .714 2 4 .333 0 6 .000 - 192.4 I f76l . HU R P N THE MEETING POT I WILL IT BE THUS? I looked an hour to-day, dear, On the Empire High School of yore XVhl'l'P we, were schoolhoys in old time Long ago in 1924. The corners are choked with fallen leaves, Tl1e grass has died away: I sm-arce believe that you would know The dear old place to-day. I walked down the old corridor That went up to Study Hall: 'Tis darker than it used to he. The plaster is cracked near tl1e doors, Where once great pictures hung, But not a voice of human kind, Where all our voices rung. I sat down on the stairways there, They're still as in old time: The same hard steps in the path, XVe used so oft to climb. And thought how, o'er the steps of life, Our playmates had passed on, And left me eounting on the spot The faces that were gone! Mildred Cain .. ... A TOAST Here's to the class of renown green, To the class that is heard and always seen: To the class, well, you know who I mean- Just the Freshmen. H61'6,S to the Class that we all know That studies hard t?J and is fond of show. That's in the limelight wherever you go- They're the Sophoinoresl HQl'1x!S to the class that has the style To the Glass that is gay, but still worth while To the class that goes thru life with a smile- Ohl The Juniors. And last but not least to the Class we adore To the class that has reached the highest score To those who will be with us no more- Rah! Rah! Seniors. Mildred Cain. - - 19 2.4 I E773 I THE MEETING POT I THE IDEA-lvaung Did you take chloroform? Phil Kg No, who teaches it? - - Sl'l'l'0SlX'!-Clyde Hunkinsg People should use the sidewalks instead of the p:1veme11ts. Allen Wg Suppose you're pushing a baby buggy. -E.. ROCKED T0 SLEEP-An old durkey went to the judge und wanted to have his wife arrested for rocking him to sleep. XVhy 1llilll,U said the judge. Yon eauft halve your wife nrrested for rocking you to sleep l That's all right, judge, replied the daurkey. but you should have seen the rock. - - . FALSE ALA1i.M-Sqnirrelg 1 hear John M. was kicked off the squad. Jack H. How so? Squirrelg He was told to tackle the dunnny and he tackled ine. .-EI- XVANTED ! ! ! New exeuses. More holidays. Sixteen credits. A credit for pool playing. A class ill advanced slang. More spending money. A jazz band for Gen'l Ex. XVANTED-M-ORE X A talking machine for Miss Fl'90ll1llll. A niegnphone for Mr. Rucklniek. A third show-Miss Dearing. A lnusenln for Mr. Joiner Some pluee to wear an evening gown-Miss Floyd Some plalee to get n iunreelle-Miss Hastings. A girls basket bnll l'92lIll+3Il'. McKean. Another trip to Chicago-Miss Gordon Some more Vowels-Mrs. Youngblood. Brighter students for Mr. Franz. .. - XVHO TOLD HER SO?-Mr. McKean: Chenon's bzlekfield is fast. Flo: So's ours l C'?l - .fg- ABSENT MINDEDfJnkie: NFndder, the niun you owe five hundred dollars To, is on the phone. Jnkie's Fodder: Tell him we had de 'phone taken ont. l I I 192.4 el 5 E781 'rr-is mi-:wr Ins POTS n n INDEX TO ADVERTISERS ' Amstadt, Dean ............ 100 Bank, First National 101 Bank, LeRoy State .... R1 Barley L. R L. Co. ........ 102 Boston Cafeteria 'w 91 B1-nwn's Bus. Col. ........ 95 Bum-kles. D. E. ............ 94 i.'ar'11 Fiddle .................... 94 Cliaclhand. I.. F. .......... 92 Ularey. J. H. ................ 105 Cline. M. A. .................... 110 Corbin. O, E. .................. 100 Costello k 0'Malley .... 98 Crosby. D1'. C. A. ........ 99 Fox Valley Print. Co. 111 Glllovk. G. I. N. ............ 9S Gross Studio .................. .. 97 Hagan, Frank ..... ,..... . 106 Haiuln-ond. L. E. ............ 09 Help Yourself ................ 92 Holmlerly. D. E. ................ 96 Homnth, XV. H. ............ 107 How. The ............. Huggins, Earl C. . Idvn. J. H. .................. .. Jahn 8 Ollivr ........ 108 103 90 109 Jeanetta Hat Shop ........ 98 Kincaid, J. K. ................ 100 Klrvhuer k Sarver .... 106 Kirkpatrick .................. 92 Klennn. C. TV. ................ S3 Livingston. A. 8 Sons S9 Mats ................................ S0 May. D1'. E. R. ................ S5 McKay k Grizzelle .... ST MURQ-ynolrls 8. Getty .... 99 Mir-lnlels. L. L. 93 Middleton, S. S. T9 Miles, Lynn ........... ..... 5 I5 Miller, C. L. ........,........... 96 Moots, Frank E. .......... 112 Paxton Typewriter Co. 90 Peoples Restaurant .... 94 u f x Peters. H. 0. ................ 101 Phures. O. M. ................ 102 Read, W. B. ..... ...... 90 Rice. Win. ..... . ....... 105 Hike. W. W. ........ ...... 9 :Z Rutledge. S. O. .............. 103 SL'lllll.Il2l1'11t'l', J. T. ........ S4 Scotty's Place ................ 9.5 Smith. Oliver ...... ...... S S Snow k Palmer ...... 91 S. 8: S. Coal Co. ............ 100 Stensels' ............. ........ 1 0-1 St1'aye1', G. B. ................ 100 Wait. D1'. G. F. ............ S5 Walden, W. H. ............ 100 Warrena Bros. .... A ...... S S WT-atson. J. R. ...... ...... S 6 Webb. W. A. .................. 79 Williams, J. E. ............ 104 Wrigley. W. H. 8: Co. 107 VanAttf1, .Harry For Dry Goods of Quality Merit and Correct Styles, go to the CORNER QUALITY DRY GOODS STORE The Store Where Quality tells and Prices sell S. S. MIDDLETON, Prop. r,,,. W. A. WEBB Dealer in ALL KINDS OF GRAINS Residence Phone 119 Office Phone 129 S2 - 192.4 E79l I--' THB MEETING POT '-'-- 'l MAT'S WEST SIDE SQUARE Bloomington SUITS uvfncuns ------ 192.4 n E801 I THE MEETING P-OT I I LE ROY STATE BA K We REALIZE THAT-Bernauline F. They saly The English language is harder to learn fllflll :my other lllllgllllghn Frziuees C, I didn r have :my trouble ll'2ll'lllllg it. -Eur THIS IS TRUE A man once culled his cow. Zephyr, She seemed such aux zuuiuhle lleypherg When the farmers drew near, She kicked off his eur. Ad now the old farmer' much dephyr- - - GET A TROLLEY Any girl can be gay in ll nice coupe: In 21 taxi they can all be jolly, But the girl worth while. Is the one who s-an smile, When you're taking her home in :1 trolley. -El- Tlltfi-hxvllilf :1 surprise to see you in al full dress suit! Did yr Frutti-KNO, but every time I stooped over I thought I would. l 19 2.4 I81:l mu rent it? I TWHBDAELTINMIPGT I I I PRINCESS THEATRE LeRoy, - Illinois BEST IN PI-IOTOPLAYS H. W. VanAtta, Proprietor Young wife- lf this is nn all wool 1-ug, why is it labeled cotton ? Shop Assistant iuonfidentiullyJ- That, Madam, is to deceive the niothsf' .. .. POEM FOR MEN ONLY-Ladies skip this 1N11'1lQ1'il1J11. It is really unfit. for pnblivntion but vrept into the Melting Pot by mistake. gpuaq .lon no pulus ol mm aqs JI fmoqamos ig 19.3 ppqs llllll .doug .JM 'puoa Spuaqu sun aqs mood sum Sugqimog u oi siuau noi .iarfunx uianx .nog 'Axoqs U 30 pupl Jsuol 9111 S193 aqs JI '.xxoq.iun quo 11 pug mm aqs Jaq om Jug 'Akflllbl oi lou Jllffllil aus 111114 Engqqaruos sg JI AUUUIOAK lr sai.I.1oAx 112111 Htlgqilillu sg rmaqi JI lm, I'I11l'YiS--'WVIICII my futher was ll small boy, he was left nn 0l'Dllill1.n Ullllllk-'hxvllllt did he do with it? 5 I I 192.4 I f82l ' Fifty-Une Years An Ideal Since the founding of the great Klemm Store, fifty-one years ago, it has been the purpose of its founder and all those associated with him in his organization to serve honestly and well, those who favor the store with their patronage. It is the constant desire of the founder and his associates to attain this ideal and fore- most in its attainment, we believe, is the presentation to Klemm patrons only high quality merchandise, every sale of which is bound with the Fifty-one Year guarantee of the Klemm Store- SATISFACTION 1 I lemm INC. Brg Gnnhn nf QBualitg FAMOUS FOR COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES Bloomington, Illinois 19 2.4 teal THE MEETING POT ---I --'-THE MBBTINS POT '- 'l .For Graduation and the various social functions you Want to be groomed smartly Our Ready-to-Wear Department is ready to supply You with the season's newest styles at prices you Want to pay ' Q J. T. Schumacher LeRoy's Leading Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Store -1---192.4 1. i841 lf THE- MEBTIDLG P-'DT I li - I DR. E. R. MAY PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Phones-Office, 28-Kg Residence, 28-L 204 East Center Street DR. G. F. WAIT DEN TIST LeRoy, ---- Illinois DONT KNOW-Esther: Say, when does the 9:25 train leave? .-El... Allen W.-QGiving nn orul topicl I wanted to see the zoo because live been in several in my life. LHow did he get out?l ..E1.- 'PHE SCRAP BOOK-Mr. Joiner: I-his nnyone here rend H. G. Well's Outline of History? Huber-tg Is that the book with colored pictures in it? 1 ... XVl1a1t!-Miss Gordon: What do you do when yon give nn ornl topic? Milly g i'Sllake. ...E- WONDERFUL !-Mr. .loinerg The Scotch-Irish were 11 hill rugged people. .Innnitn Bg I'n1 Scotch-Irish! ig.. GETTING YOUNG!-DR-Mr. Joinery School will be dismissed for the Xmas holidnys next Friday :ind will hike up nguin Jnnlmry 1S9-L -2192.4 I E853 l '1'HE MELTIH3 POT - - I I I I Cafe COOKERY MEANS- CAREFULN ESS, INVENTIVENESS and WILLINGNESS and READINESS of APPLIANCE FOR FOOD, FOR FORTY or FORTY-FOUR. FOOD FIXED, FIT FOR FIFTY FEEDS MAY WE SERVE YOU? Watson's Cafe n----- 19 2,4 I E861 I 'rm-: metrrrne Pwr n DAVID D. McKAY MILES C. GRIZZELLE Attorney Realtor McKay 8: Grizzelle REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE, INVESTMENTS LeRoy, - Illinois Owen Building Phone 2 QUIET PLEASE-Mr. Franz: NVh:1t is that noise ovvr therv? Clyde Hg 1 just 111111111011 :1 111-!1'llPllililfll12l129, - ,.. THE BUYS ARE WORSE! I You nmke fun of our lxohlwd hair, Let's hour you laugh, old llPll1'Sj But funnier still, is the female lnzlle, Who wears sidehurus below his ears. , -El- I LIGHTS. Pl.EASEE Mr. Joinor: Why xverv tho Middle Ages known as the Dark Ages? Hnrryg Because tln-re were so nmny Knights. ..g.3.. NUT S0 FASH'-Morrell ttelling nn exciting storyl 1 was afraid every minute that I would go insane. Martha- And didn't you? ...E1.. HOME GEOGRAPHY-Miss Deering: 'WV1mt ll1'0 the most important islands on tho y:Iolw? Zeke: Coney and Manhattan. l I n - - - -192,4 I I E871 -- 'rr-II-: meztrrrnie Pwr --:Q WILLYS KNIGHT OVERLAND OLIVER SMITH Co. LeRoy, - - - Illinois Phone 42 VULCAN TIRES FISK TIRES ELECTRIC SERVICE ELECTRIC LIGHT I ELECTRIC POWER The Cheapest Good Thing in LeRoy- LeRoy Electric Light, Power 8a Heating Co. Quality Electric Shop Q FIXTURES ' . ELECTRIC APPLIANCES OF ALL KIND Wartena Bros. C - 19 2.4 I f88l I THE MEETING POT I I I O I A. Livingston 8x Sons South Side Square-Bloomington, Illinois VICTROLAS Complete stocks of various sizes and styles of machines, sold on our famous Club Payment Plan. NO COMPETITION-Miss Freennm: Is there anything you can do better than anyone else? Hen: Read my own writing. -3- Qil l'Cl,ASSl'1D-Miss Gordon: Will you kindly bring me Macaulay? Harris: Mm-uulzxy-Mneuuluy, what class is he in? -El.. A HOLD-UP???-Hn1'1'is Dean wrote to Chnl-k S. und asked llllll if he inet any stage robbers down in Texas? Chuck answered: Yes I did, I took Il couple of chorus girls to dinner. ..Eg3.. THE GOOD MAN? ! 1t's easy enough to he pleasant when nothing nt ull runs aniissg But the nmn worth while is the one who can smile, When he reads ai bum verse like this. -.El-. STALE NEWS-Dale: Don, you are going to lose 'our head. Don: Lose my J head? Dale: Yes, but you'll find it-on so1nehody's shoulder. I -- 192.4 I mai THE MEETING PoT ---I J. H. IDEN, Undertaker I Phones-Business, 48, Residence, 142 LEROY, ILLINOIS THANK YoU We take this method of acknowledging the many courtesies extended us by the officials and pupils of the Empire Town- ship High School, which we assure all concerned, are thorough- ly appreciated. W. B. READ SL CO. Bloomington, Illinois The Best Built Typewriter in the World fUsed exclusively by Empire Township High Schooll We SELL-RENT-REPAIR all makes PAXTON TYPEWRITER COMPANY Royal Distributors for Central Illinois 108 Main Street Bloomington, Ill. 19 2.4 I f90l V I THE MEBTVIN6 POT ' I I I A P RTY? Of course you'11 want- ICE CREAM -the very best to be hadg perhaps a bulk ice cream or something in a fancy brick, or 'even individual moldsg or possibly a tempting sherbert. -Whatever it may be, you'can get the best from EDWARD BECKHAM, LeRoy-for it's made by Snow Sz Palmer Co. Bloomington, Illinois TI-IHILLSI!!-Miss Gordon: Didn't you liku thu thrills you got while roaulin: Pods stories? Zeke: I get more thrill by riding the 111vrry-go-round, .-E.. STAND BY-Flo: Fan took Mnurine to the dnnce lust night. M. Guin: Dial he go in :I Tuxedo? Flo: No, they wulkerlfl - - NO JOKE-Mr. Frnnz: What is the 1lll1'll4.'St thing they encounter in :u'i:1tion? 1-larry: 'dlllll' earth. K -El- GRAXD Oplqlfzl-I'I2ll'l'Y B: I want to sing 'Yi-S, XVe Have No B2lll2lllllS.' Mrs. vl1lll,0Vt'llfOl'I No, we ure saving all the classical selections until next week. -EI- . UNHEALTI-IX? YES !fMz11'y G : Do you know thut there are gi-rins on xny n1onvy? M. Cnin: Yes, but gorins could never live on my salary. -E- ,. TOO MUCH FOR A SMALL BOX.- Mr. Franz: NVhut is your mlnily income? Jnvk: About 1 A. M. l - 1924 l f9ll ---THE MEETING POT '11-I L. F. CHADBAND DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY 1 413 North Main Street Bloomington, Illinois LOOK FOR THE CLOCK SAVE MONEY BY BUYING AT Help Yourself Grocery FANCY GROCERIES FOR LESS MONEY HOME OF OCCIDENT FLOUR and RICHELIEU GOODS J. P. Rodman Phone 52 H. L. Lyons LEROY, ILLINOIS DO YOUR TRADING WITH ,KIRKPATRICK HOUSE FURNISHING CO. The Store With The Furnished Cottage 518, 520, 524 N. Main St. Bloomington, Ill. FURNITURE, STOVES, LINOLEUM, CARPETS, RUGS, Etc. Say It With Flowers Member o-F F. T. D. W. W. RIKE, Florist LeRoy, - Illinois I l i----1924. n E921 I THE MEBTINGPOT I SCOTTY'S PLACE 216 VV.VVashington Street Bloomington, Illinois Famous For Fine Chile and Hot Tamalies 1'l I.l. COMIC OFF-Miss llorxlon: Pro so much on my haunls I don't know what to do. Morrell: Why not try soup :Ind XY1lfQ'l'.', -El.. lNVlSIliI,1-I-.lalvliz Miss Gordon, I'vv lost my ornl tht-me, muy 1 go look in my :font pocket for it? - .- IJRASTIC WORK!-Mr. 1It'K9ill1Z What wore the early l'1n-isliun IIIPYIIKHIS of tri-ating nn insuno 1wrson'? John M. All kinds of tortnrvg showvr lmrhsfi' -Eg- :::'!?????::::g 9:3 355343255531 SSXXX XXXX ': ' !!!!!! ' . .... . l 1 ll Editors trying to write one, with 1No, this is no joke-Aonly one of tw innu ' 1 ll lruin 1l2lSSlllgI, the lwlls ringing, also the telvphonv, several flivors clmsing np and down tho pnvvlnont amd Harris Donn yelling up the hnllj. -Ei- WHERE IS OUR GEOGRAPHY ?-Mr. Joiner in Am. History, What oity in Spain :lid Columbus snil from? Percy R: Genoaf' I -192,4 I E931 ---THE MEBTIN6 POT - I I EAT Where QUALITY and SERVICE is the Watchwordn COME TO N D. E. BUCKLES Mnztnn - For Glafvivrm Cigarettes Billiards Jefferson St. Cigars Bloomington, Illinois Tgbagcg I Candy Drinks B J. H. NIEHAUS, Prop. I CAT'N FIDDLE Confectionery THE SWEETEST spofr IN L TOWN Home Made Candies Luncheon Service Delicious Fountain Beverages 117 Main St. Rlomnington Illinois Hvnplrz Illvaiaurant A. C. Schlegel 'k 115 E. Jefferson St. I3lOOl1llllg't0l1 Illinois Opposite Post Office KA' GOOD FOOD AND SERVICE I l -1--1924 n 4l l THE MEETING POT I I ' A I Graduation Means Situation BROWN'S BUSINESS CGLLEGE Bloomington, Illinois THOSE SENIORSI--Miss Gordon: Whore is 1'31'llgUS?u Lofty: In Brussels, I think. - - Alzsvncv l1l2lli8S our lll2i1'liS grow rounder. , -E- I-IONEST STUDENT-lliss Fra-oxmiiiz Take that sent up there and keop it! Hurry B: Sorry, it belongs to the school. ' -Ej- TUU MUCH GOLFHML Mclieun in Civics Class: What llllllplilllill to Harding? Johnnie M: He killed llllllSUlf playing golf. A T00 BAD!-Flo and AlIlll1'lll9 working 1'1l5'Sivs lll'Ul71Pl11S- Flo: Tha1t's W1'Ullg Muiwine, you have cubic pounds and it should he square pounds. -E- LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE-Mr. Mclieun: What can we do about our city finances? Alice R: 'tHx1ve 21 candy sale. i - I I i I I E951 --- 're-is mznmne Por -- CHAS. E. MILLER lEstablished 18895 DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEWELRY 113 W. Front St.-White Front Store Bloomington, Ill. - Clean Clothes Perfectly Pressed D. E. I-IOLDERLY Phone NO. 24-B LeRoy, ---- Illinois MILES' RESTAURANT 8z CAFE MEALS ------ SHORT ORDERS FURNISHED ROOMS SOFT DRINKS, SODAS, CANDIES, and TOBACCO Phone 246 1 w 1 l:: L. L. MICHAELS HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Phone 29 LeRoy, Ill. ------19z4 i961 l THE MEETING POT I THE GROSS STUDIOS Telephone 1288-R Bloomington, Illinois We submit as a sample of our ability, the photographic Work in this annual Our Constant Thought- To-day's Satisfied Patrons Insures Tomorrow's Business. CORRECT le-Miss Gurdon: What huppenecl to Charles Dnrimyg wus he cnptu1'ed? Howaril B: Uh No! he was just put in prison. - - XVATCH YOUR STEP ! 'l'l101'9 was an young lzuly uzuuecl Aster, Wore clothes that fit her like plasterg When she happened to sneeze, She felt ai cool breeze, Anil knew she haul met with diszister. ..E.. 'WHATS ON HER BRAIN !-Flo. in Am. History: Was the Mayflower Cmupuct a double one? -Ey- SOME MECHANIC !-Mr. Franz: What do you think when you hear Il knock in the motor? Milly C: It's out of gas. - -E- TERRIBLE-Dale: i'Hen1'y's too bashful to recite. Miss Gordoil: Yun Cilllll' make me believe that. QHow does she know?J l l gi n 192.4 I l97l -1--THE MEETING Poi' i- l I COSTELLO 8z O'MALLEY SHIRTS HOSIERY HATS CLOTHING NECKWEAR -The New Things at Reasonable Prices- 317 N. Main St., Bloomington, Ill. Cigars and Tobacco Laundry and Dry Candy and Gum ' Cleaning GEO. IQ N. GILLOCK Proprietor GILLOCK'S FOUR CHAIR BARBER SHOP LeRoy, - Illinois Shoe Shining Baths Toilet Goods ,LAWRENCE E. HAMMOND'S 'SHOE SHINING PARLOR For Ladies and Gentlemen- - AT Gillock's Barber Shop HATS VEILS l JEANETTA HAT SHOP LEROY, ILLINOIS RIBBON S FLOWERS I I -----192.4 E981 I THE MEETING POT l DR. CLIFTON CROSBY o,s'rEoPATHIc PHYSICIAN Suite, 307 Unity Building, Bloomington ' Phones- Office 3933 Residence 1668-R Branch Office in LeRoy Tues. and Fri., P. M., one 314 Ph McREYNOLDS-GETTY CO. CLOTHES OF QUALITY Young Men's High Grade Suits, Topcoats and Sport Clothes STETSON HATS EXCELLO SHIRTS 307 N. Main St.-Durley Bldg. NATURALLY-Mac. teaching Ani. Histo1'y- Wlmt's the oldest town in .the county? Hurry: I guess it must Old Town. -E- Purl J.- What are you writing? Earl- Pl1ysi1:nl Latin. -EQ- I draw a line on kissing. She said with accents fine: He was Sl football player, And so he crossed the line. -.E.1... WHAT IS A PROMISE?-- The next person who interrupts the proceedings will bo sent home, declared the irritated judge. Hurroy! yelled the prisoner. -Ek Mr. 1ICIi0l1ll-fhxvllilf does the Sec. of Agriculture do? Clyde H.- He looks after the chiuch bugs and things like that. -51- HIS LINE- What do you work at, my poor man? At intervals, lady. l 19 2.4 I E991 -- '-THE MEETING POT - l GEO. B. STRAYER - HARDWARE ' WINDMILLS, FENCING, TINWORK, FURNACES, STOVES, PUMPS, MAJESTIC RANGES, DELAVAL SEPARATORS Phone 77 f LeRoy, Illinois 1 1 KINCAID'S BARBER SHOP LeRoy, Illinois FIRST CLASS WORKMAN SHIP Service and Courtesy Ladies Invited Phone 74 O. E. CORBIN sc ps CASH MARKET HEC' H is for Health -- E is for Economy C is for Comfort Home Dressed Meats' IN SHOE REPAIRING Fish and Oysters in Season V 'A' LeRoy's Shoe Hospital Phone 9 I I -1-- 1924 . ' EIOOJ THE MEETING POT W -SW K ' 'Will xg ' I.. N: .I Rm. I S ll l 1 X Y l' ' I I' fl :X X 3 , UIQ If Q , W Q 3 Xll .- 'E' ll I. -'T ll bv' Q ' ' W ft, The First National Bank LeRoy, Illinois h 1 ' In lll'llllll1llZlllg t his story the hardest pu rt is the ending. BRIl,l.IANT-Irene e '. How would you end the play? Ike Mg Fd drop the curtain. ...El- Our ideal of the Royal Gorge is the Foothaill team eating after ll gtllllti. -3- I W1-PRE ALL HUMAN !-Mr. Ruckmiek in Gen'l Ex: I'1n interested in seeing: the girls in suits as wellus the boys. I -El- OF COURSE NOT!--Bill Dunlap: I can't answer questions on what 1've read to-day. Miss Freeman: Why? Bill: Cause I didn't 1-end llllyflllllilfl -El- HELPFITL HINTS- I have ll terrible cold, Claude complained. i'My.hend feels all stopped up. 'lliuve you tried ii vncmnn cleaner? Puuline queried sweetly. I -E- REALLY !-Mr. Joiner What did Aaron Burr and I-Iannilton do? Morrell. They had u duel figlltf' X . I 19 2.4 I H011 ' --1-THE MEETING POT ---I I I OSCAR M. PHARES LIJROY, ILLINOIS Class of 1901 The Up-To-Date Clothier, Shoer, and Hatter Frank C. Barley Hugo Pfitzenmeyer Canby A. Barley Established in 1874 by Chas. A. Burley Barley Loan and Land Company Real Estate Bought, Sold and Exchanged Real Estate Loans Investments Insurance Corner Center and Chestnut Streets LEROY, ILLINOIS - 19 2.4 l fl02l l THE MEETING POT I EARL C. HUGGINS ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone 40 LeRoy, Illinois S. 0. RUTLEDGE GENERAL INSURANCE Phones 92 and 267 LeRoy, - Illinois 'WHEN TO BE COOL A The g1':11n1nnr-sulxool principal went from room to room explaining what to do in 4-use of fire. The pupils listened with respectful attention until he came to 11is final instruction, then smiles and giggles disturbed the principul's severity. Above ull fl1lIl,LIS,H he said, If your clothing catches fire, remain cool. -E-. OLD . . . . . . BUT 'Twais in 21 restuurunt they met, Our Romeo and Julietg 'Twns there he first went in to debt- For Ro1neo'd what Juliet- -Ek EXCUSED-Miss Freeman: Jack, have you your excuse? Jack: I've got one I had ll week ago. -lr-5- Take your choice, said the magistrate to the seedy prisoner: Ten days or ten dollars. I'll take the ten dollars, judge, answered the prisoner. l 19 2.4 I msn El-1'-THE metfrrne Pofr -:Q n n THE VARIETY STORE J. E. Williams, Proprietor LeRoy, Ill. Phone 65 ' Our Motto- Service STENSELS' FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone 92, Res. 267 Lawson Building Henry O. Peters P DRUGGIST Q Soda Water CIGARS Cigarettes I - 19 2,4 I l104l I THE MEETING POT I J. HARRISON CLAREY J EWELER LEROY - ILLINOIS EAST SIDE BAKERY GO WHERE THE CROWDS GO Telephone 56 LeRoy,- - Hhnom DANGEROPS TRICK-Dean Bishop in History, He slipped up the hill in the dark. .. - 110I'B'l'Fl7I.-An old negro XV0l11tlll. stzuuling by the grave of her lmshaml. shook her hm-ml and snid monrfully: Poor Ralstus! I hope he's gone wlu-re I 'spout he uiu't. -5- ON YO' WAY-- Boy, does yo' get :1 letter from cle Ku Kluxes, what yo' gwiue do will it? Read it on rle train. ,Ei DUITBIJ-3 CROSS-Wlmt is il cross exauuilmtion? Cecil J: 1 suppose it's when they ull get pretty cross. - .- STALE- I dou't want to keep that school-girl C0lllDl0Xi0ll,u sniml the boy as he brushed the powder off his lapel. -51- WHAT THEY NEED-Flo: Where were D011 :md Dale this period? Hurry: N.Utllll0SflC Science I guess. 5 I l 19 2.4 I H051 f:jl-- 'ras mE:n'rInIe Pofr ---:Q n S. 8z S. COAL AND ICE CO. Pure Ice and Good Clean Coal - Phone 248 I LEROY, ILLINOIS AMSTADT'S MEAT MARKET If It's Meat--VVe Have It A Dean Amstadt, Prop. . Phone 75-LeRoy, Ill. Spend an Enjoyable Evening ...at- 'HAPPY HOUR POOL HALL' Frank Hagan, Prop. I l I ge. KIRCHNER 8z SARVER AUTOMOBILE AND TRACTOR REPAIRING ATWATER KENT RADIOS Telephone No, 42 LeRoy, - - - Illinois ------192.4 I ' fl06l THE M EBT I'N.G' POT I I I ' IT'S WHAT THEY SAY IT IS-AT HOMUTH'S WILL H. HOMUTH JEWELRY co. POPULAR PRICED J EWELERS Bloomington, Illinois South Side Square W. H. WRIGLEY Sz CO. LEROY GRAIN SABINA ABSOLUTELY-Mr Franz: Ji got on my test. NVAT E R-Nvreekeil 1l10I0l'iSf '1 turtle. Voice from other end: My un 3llllJ2l1'lllIl1.n EAST IS XVES'l'-Mr. Joiner the Mississippi river? Ijlfll'l'1H'B S: BRIGHT UNE-Jolin M: Are Mr. Mm-Kean: Whiz yes! John: B SOLID ANCESTURS-She: :un the daughter of an English Peer. NOT GIl1LTY-Instructor: W Sonic lllilll suggested it who liked th ihn, what is absolute zero? John: Thut's what I ..E.. ihoning: Send IlSNiStrllllCl' :it once, l've turned dem- sir, this is u garage. Whnt you want is -Ei- tgIIll0l'. Hist.i: 'ixviilitql is the lurgest state east of Louisiunu. -EQ- there two good blocks of sidewalk in this town? ut not in one plucef' -E- Sir do you reulize whoni you ure speaking to? I He: Not so fast, 1'1l1 the son of un Al110Yll'Illl Doe. -5- l hut is the origin of Woman Suffrage? Johnnie H: e women pretty well ! 19 2.4 I H071 ll l 192.4 P l l-l THE MEETING POT --I I ' I L lllllIIIIIIIllIlIIIIYlIlIlllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllIllIlllulllllIlllllllllllIllIlllllllllIlllllillllllllilllIllllllllINIIIIllIllIllIllIIllllIllIllllIllIllIIIIlllllllllllIillIllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllIIIIIllllllIlllll-IllIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIblIllIllllllIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIHIllllllIllllIlllillllII1H1IIIIHIIHIIllllllIllllllllllllllHIIllllllllIIIlllllllllllllllllilllllIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIHHIIIIIII CLOTHING FOOTWEAR B 'L 0 A K L jr 'X 1' 'VU-,f ' sto zgggigd P3fF?Z:rE5??gg 'M - I an Q 1,'4Zn rw E - SCHOOL SUPPLIES RUGS WALL PAPER FURNITURE lllllllllllllllllllllllIllI1lllllllIllllIHIIllllllllllllllIIIIIHIIVIIIII XIIIllllIIIIIIllllllIllIllIlllllllllllIIIIllllllllllllIIIIllIlllIllIIIllIlllIlllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIIIIlllIllIIIllIIllIlIIIIIIIIIIlllllIllllllllIIIllgllIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllIillllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIlllllllllllllllilIlllllIlllIllHlllllIllIIlIlllIlllllllllllIIIllHIIII1IIIIlilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfllllillllillilllINIIIllIIIIIllIIIIHHHIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIII ll08J Q.-- 'ras meurrne Pofr --n ij I I A - I n---- 1924 n H091 I THE MEETING POT I if The LeRoy Journal, printers of The Melting Pot extends to the Class of 1924, congratulations and best Wishes. M. A. Cline E. W. Zellhoefer W. J. Strange BRIGHT STUDENT!-Mr. McKean: Write down the thirteen original states. Allen: I've got fourteen. -El- DO YOU THINK SO?-Mr. Franz: Why don't they nmke railroad trucks out of silver? Lee S: So1nebody'd swipe them. .. - Miss Gordon: What :ire the English birds tlnxt are talked about so much in poetry? Helen: Spf.1r1'ows. AWFUL!-Senior: There's notliing doing here at all. Freshman: NVhy, the clocks even stopped to strike. -E- KISSES-Teacher: Purse the noun. kiss. Pupil: The word. kiss, is si noun. but it is usually used us 21 conjunction. It is never declined and is more connnon than proper. It is not very singular, in that it is generally used in the plural. It agrees with ine. . -E- N0 LIMIT !-Miss Gordon: What is the difference between u debutunte and suffrngette? Hubert: About twenty years. 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