Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1931 volume:

LINCOLNITE Uhe LINCOLNITE Published by the SENIOR CLASS of Lincoln Hi h School H. O. COOK, Principal KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI cMay 1931 Volumn 6 Number 9 1931 LINCOLNITE Lincolnite Staff ■■■I LINCOLNITE STAFF Christine Cole; .... Alexander Jones . . . Floyd Brown Mabelle Logan .... Juanita Mullen . . . Marvin Whittaker Frances Edwards 1 Cassel Goss j Edit or-in-C Thief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Glass Historian Class Will Class Pro2)het Giftonian Stenographers BUSINESS STAFF James Epps Arthur Anderson . . Robert Lyons James Cox J. C. Haynes Business Manager Advertising Manager Frankie Lyons Verlon Buchanan William Copes Tlieon Lewis LINCOLNITE Class Officers CLASS OFFICERS Christine Cole President Robert Lyons Vice-President Frances Edwards Secretary Alexander Jones.... Assistant Secretary Herbert Miller S ergeant-at-Arms James Epps Assistant S ergeant-at-Arms EDITORIAL How slowly four years seems to have passed! At last the end has been reached by the class of ’31. But, as one looks back it seems scarcely yesterday that a crowd of happy-go-lucky boys and girls started out on that broad highway of high school life. The freshman year was the beginning of this new adventure. Graduates from the various ward schools met, many for the first time, and became acquainted. During the first weeks many of the upper classmen even dropped their assumed air of superiority and were friendly. Many and strange were the new experiences. One was constantly moving and changing class rooms for each new subject. Of course, there were harder lessons to figure out. But all was not tiresome work, for many freshmen saw their first football or basketball game at Lincoln. Indeed this first step was rather novel. Then sophomores, — now feeling entirely at home and quite elated over the advance- ment, they were even able to help direct the new freshmen. New fields of endeavor — athletics, oratorical contests, music — are now of interest. The chief desire was to reach that year which sounded like music in their ears — a junior. With Junior dignity assumed there wasn’t a phase of school life in which there were not to be found juniors. There were dramatic stars, football and basketball heroes, honor students, and Juniors who were musically inclined. In fact, everyone agreed that this was a year filled with success. The juniors drank deeply of that cup of “Achieve- ment” and were eager for more. The summit in the building called “High School Education” is at last reached. Yet they are not so eager to leave. Memories of other years crowd these last days. Joy and sorrow vie for the mastery. Who would leave friends with thir cheery, sympathetic words; teachers who were ever eager to help and counsel and ready to give words of commendation? Is that not reason enough for their hearts to be somewhat sad? Christine Cole, Edito? ' -in-Chief. 1931 Page Three LINCOLNITE Seniors Edward Arnold “Ed” “The life of the party.” Naomi Allen “I do not choose to study when ‘ Harry ’ is about.” Bruce Anderson “Pap” “Fm slow but Fm fast.’ Ruby Anderson “A ruby worth hav- ing.” Eunice Anderson “I speak, my mind , and park wherever I choose.” Jeraldine Adamson “Vamping is my daily occupation.” Helen Adkins “Don’t be a quitter.” Pearl Adams “Fd rather experiment for my own satisfac- tion.” Cynthia Barnes “Makes every thing easy.” Arthur Anderson “Art” “Girls are a trivial matter to me.” Page Four 1931 LINCOLNITE Seniors Leona Blalock “ Nothing less , noth- ing more, Leona.” Elmer Bates “ Always doing some- thing he shouldn ' t do” Angelina Bigby “ Once in a while seen at work” Guion Bluford “ Son” “I might he small ' physically but mentally I ' m above par” Floyd Brown ”Abie” ”Fits in any- where.” Samuel Booker ”Sambo” “ I ' ll fix it or fix it so it can ' t he fixed.” Margaeette Brashears ”Study long , you study wrong.” Ruth Boone u What ' s easier than writing poetry t” George Browning “ Spark Delosius ” “7 like my loud ties.” Wardee; Bruce Wardee “ Drilling is my cherished hobby.” 1931 Page Five LINCOLNITE Seniors Mary Brown “If thinking of me, be a hard task, forget me.” Mary C. Bryant “Smile and the world smiles with you, study algebra and you study alone” Charles Cunningham “Cunning” . “Where is his R. 0. T. C. shirt ” LaFayette Carter “Lawyer” “Let me advise you” James Cox “Cox” “ Safety first” Verlon Buchanan “Bashful” “Blushing gets ' em” Minnie Bryant “Nothing is too hard to work for, nothing too great to gain” Charles Caldwell “Charlie” “No task is too difficult” William Copes “Ben” “The Chief of Police” Viola Collins “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Page Six 1931 LINCOLNITE Seniors Mildred Craig “ Sometimes I sit and think but usually, I just sit.” Christine Cole • Intelligent and a bundle of good na- ture” Corrine Carolina “ Always smiling, nev- er frowning .” Alma Dean “ Contentment is a pearl of great price” Freddie Eatherly ' ' Sometimes I study. Zelma Craft “ Lacking in no capa- city.” Clotera Cooper Bubbling ivith happi- ness, just Clo.” Lois Drew “ Neither seeking pleas- ure, nor avoiding toil” Hubert Daniels ' ' Hub” “ Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” Frances Edwards All her paths are paths of peace.” 1931 Page Seven LINCOLNITE Seniors James Epps “I know, I know” Florecia Fields “ Action speaks louder than words” Jessie Ford “ And there was si- lence.” Udey Franklin “ Experience is a great school” Pauline Garrett “Can be both seen and heard” Dorothy Fields “ Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit” William Fowler “Bill’ “Some day I shall be a great man” Bernice Ford “I know what I mean, but I can’t express it” Herman Glass “ Jolly Boy” “A man of few words.” Frank Gales “American Govern- ment Major” Page Eight 1931 LINCOLNITE Seniors Cassel Goss “Soapy ' ' “ Great b? ' ains make little men giants” Gladys Hyromus “ Her kindness has re- sistless charms .” Esther Harris “ Who ' talks m ' u e h , talks in vain.” Clifford Harrison “Clif” “A gentle spirit fills that mighty frame” J. C. Haynes The “ J . 0.” “ Great hig man from the South” Claudia Hopkins “ Secure in the hearts of her friends is she.” Earlee Hatcher “ If she could have her heart ' s desire, she ' d argue night and day and never tire.” Melvin Houston “ Pete ” “ The woman hater.” Ella Hill “Of manners gentle and of affections mild.” Elsa Harrington “ Mild yet she satis- fies.” 1931 Page Nine I LINCOLNITE Seniors Rosa Erma Hardin “ Minute in size but with a st r e a m of words ; may not be seen but surely heard.” Louise: Hamilton “ Happy I am, from care I’m free.” Charley B. Johnson “Everything comes if a woman will only wait.” Elmer Johnson “Elm” “A true boy, admired by all.” Mary Ann Johnson “Yes, I am here.” Daniel Hickman “Danny “I hate work and work hates me.” David Jolly “Dave” “The greatest actor of them all.” Alexander Jones “Alex” “I speak what I think.” Medora Johnson “Dora” “As silent as the wind.” Garret Jones “Flippy” “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” ..... ..... 1931 . 0 Ten LINCOLNITE Seniors Dorothy Johnson Silent as a babblng brook.” Evelyn Kennedy “ Doing nothing in particular.” James King “ Jimmie ” M Dignity and poise must be de- veloped” Marie Love “I ' ll make a hit on Broadway as a toe dancer .” Wyatt Logan If its music you want , I can supply it.” Novella Jackson “ Hear ye the hum of mighty ivorks” Nadine King I must be satisfied Mable Logan “ Come live in my heart and pay no rent” Robert Lyons ”Bob” “ Has both strength and speed.” Jimmie Lovingood “I am concerned most- ly with my own af- fairs ” 1931 Page Eleven LINCOLNITE Seniors Alta Locke “ Cosmetics lead t o roads of fame ” Aaron Moore “Sag” “That crooning tenor” Lillie B. McIntyre “Flapper” “She vamps them all” Herbert Miller “Herb” “The big shot” Georgia Mason “I let others sing my praises” — Theon Lewis “Fat and good natur- ed” Alberta Lewis “The smile that brings a smile.” Estella McKittrick “Mathematics is my world” Juanita Mullen “Silence in the secret itself ” Alma Martin “I would be friends with you” 1931 Page Twelve LINCOLNITE Seniors Opal Nave “ Will she ever sow her wild oats.” William Pond “He is liked by all the girls.” Raymond Poer “My name is Poor but I have an enormous sum of money” Letiia Porter “Her talk is like a weeping icilloio.” Bertha Robinson “SmVe and the world smiles with you — Weep and you weep alone.” Everett O’Neal “Eddie” “A self made man.” Dale Perkins “Dale” “Quiet as a mouse when the cats away.” Maude Pattilo “I speak tohat I think.” Charles Perry “Little Eppie Green from the Delong Com- 2oany.” Earl Ross “See me.” 1931 Page Thirteen LINCOLNITE Seniors Leroy Russaw “Just a senior .” Cornelia Roberson “She says it with mu- sic, either voice or piano” Edna Spears “Girl you don’t know to whom you’re talk- ing.” Mable Saunders “Better late than never.” Frankie Lyons “Her charming ways won them all.” 9911 :.x, v •. Florence Roberson “ Talent ” “She has them all.” Myrtle Elise Stewart “World” “I don’t be- lieve all precious things come in small packages” Otie Mae Smith “I want to know ev- erything about ev- erybody.” Alice Short “Al” “ They call me Al for Short.” Mildred Sayers “Nice and quite, or am I wrong.” JK Page Fourteen 1931 LINCOLNITE Seniors Feed Thomas Red “ He is a smart man” Pearl Tyson “ Why ask met” Lyle Thompson “ What are things coming to.” Gladys Wright “ She’s naughty b u t she ' s nice” Dora Louise Walton “ You have to sift the sand to find the gold” Marie Rucker “Ree” “ Find Letha and you ' ll have me” Anna Marie Tompkins “I ' m going to be somebody some sweet day.” Marvin Whitaker “ There ' s no use work- ing when you can have fun.” Thelma Williams “She has a heart of gold.” Vera Woods “ She ' s plum full of fun.” 1931 Page Fifteen V LINCOLNITE Corrine White “When? Where ? How? and Why?” Rosie Walker “I can do what any- one else can do” Winston Williams “Always on the job.” Oscar Ward “I want attention.” Robert Washington “Always bluffing his way out of some- thing.” Seniors Leola Wilson “Lee” Still water runs deep.” Cecil Washington “A lover of verse.” Charles Wilkerson “ Koonty ” “Playing is my specialty.” William Weaver “Have you seen Booker.” Alice; Tinson “I don ' t believe in causing trouble.” Page Sixteen 1931 LINCOLNITE Seniors Edgar Williams “Love is wonderful Muriel Williams “Just mamma ' s darl- ing little girl. Charles Kinsler Young “ Let me go where there are plenty of girls ❖ 1931 Page Seventeen LINCOLNITE r Lincolnite Queen MARIE RUCKER The honor of Lincolnite Queen for 1931 goes to Miss Marie Rucker. This year the contest was changed so that any senior, instead of one from each senior girls’ group, was eligible. The other contestants were Frankie Lyons, Bertha Robinson, Muriel Williams, Rosaerma Hardin, Ruby Lee Anderson, Ruth Boone, Elise Stewart, Lois Drew, Alice Tinson, Lyle Thompson, Mildred Sayers and Alberta Lewis. We congratulate Miss Rucker and wish her happiness. Page Eighteen 1931 LINCOLNITE History of the Class of ’31 By Floyd M. Brown One bright morning in September about 350 persons embarked upon the goodship Lincoln sailing from the Port of Ignor- ance to the Port of Knowledge. The members of the crew of the good ship greeted us kindly but many of the passengers began at once what they call initiating. This consisted of thumps, jokes, etc. We were given the title of “freshie” who they told us was the silliest person on earth. We started our cruise by being assigned first of all to cabins (advisory rooms). The ship being crowded, there could be no separate cabins so we were forced to be placed in groups. Next we were told oar duties and each person given his special duty for each hour of the day. Our journey started. Days passed and many began to show strains of the long ourney. Algebra, Latin and Science were the most prevalent diseases, although English had its share. Months passed, peace came — the Christ- mas holidays. The lines of worry began to leave the poor sufferers’ faces. But peace proved to be “calm before the storm” for as soon as the holidays were over a storm broke forth, which was des- tined to leave many poor victims in its wake. This storm was entirely new to us as we had never experienced anything of the kind before. One old sailor told us that the storm was called Examina- tion, and on this voyage there were to be eight of them each second, one harder than the first. Only the pick of the group could survive. We were told that the storm was a sort of weeding process for it removed the bad ones from the group and left only the best. This made us determined to work hard so we could pull through the next storm. Days and weeks rolled on. Our voyage became much more pleasant. We could find our way around the ship and the upper classmen began to treat us more as brothers. The monotony of our work was broken by socials, dances, games and assemblies. As we neared the end of the first leg of the journey, the second storm hit us. But as we had been warned beforehand, we had prepared for it. But alas! Many were swept over board and lost forever. We went ashore for three months’ rest. When we returned we found our mem- bers greatly diminished but the old fight- ing spirit was still present. For the next leg of the journey we were classed as sophomores. This part of our voyage made us “feel big” as there was a class under us. James Epps and Fred Thomas showed their skill and power upon the gridiron and on the basketball court. Guion Bluford, James King, Cas- sel Goss, Christine Cole, Anna Marie Tompkins, Charles Caldwell and many others were on the honor roll. The third leg of our journey started off with a bang. Christine Cole was elected as skipper of our group. Next came the school election in which as Juniors we completely swamped the Seniors. James King was given the honor of being the first Junior in the history of our school to be made president of our Student Council. Other juniors who won import- ant positions were James Epps, president of the Athletic Association; Anna Marie Tompkins, Lincolnite Scribe; and many lesser positions all going to Juniors. Next on our wonderful record we pre- sented a comedy, “College Cut Ups”. In this play many new dramatic stars were found, among them Verlon Buchanan, Oscar Ward, James King, Dorothy John- son, Muriel Williams, Mildred Roberson, David Jollie, Mable Logan, Rosaerma Har- din, Chlo Cooper, and a host of others. The play was a success. After another three months’ rest pe- riod, we resumed the last and easiest leg of our voyage, the Senior year. Christine Cole was again elected as our skipper. Charles Caldwell was elected president of the Student Council. The Senior class won all the important offices in the school election thereby controlling the student activities as we had done dur- ing the past year. The list of names on the Honor Roll was increased almost equalling that of the other three groups. James King was ap- pointed major in the R. O. T. C. The captains were Winston Williams, William Copes, Herman Glass and Floyd Brown. The sponsor officers were: Sponsor Ma- jor, Dora Louise Walton; Sponsor Cap- tains, Anna Marie Tompkins, Lois Drew, Christine Cole and Frances Edwards. Now as we near our port we gaze back upon our four years aboard the old ship Lincoln, remembering all of our happy hours aboard the old ship, we hate to leave. But as we realize that there are more adventures further on, we say not “good- bye” to Lincoln but “farewell”. Floyd Brown, ’31. a 1931 Page ' Nineteen LINCOLNITE Chemistry Club James Epps, President Mable Logan, Secretary Herbert Miller, Vice-President Alberta Lewis, Assistant Secretary Winston Williams, Critic a!’ Ml i .“UiO 1) V, ' ' The Chemistry Club was organized for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with the industries of Kansas City. Under the supervision of the Program Committee, trips were arranged once a month. Much knowledge was gained by these visits, as well as a more thorough knowledge of the industries of our own city. Leola Wilson, Chairman Program Committee LINCOLNITE Class Prophecy of ’31 The lights grew dim, ’tis hard to see. Ah! A mystic cloud envelopes me. Nov the mist is clearing, and I see, I see Wyatt Logan, who is the greatest music- ian both at home and abroad; Ruby An- derson is now the prima donna in the “Opera of Strauss” ; Aaron Moore has re- placed Paul Roberson in the role of Othel- lo with Anna Marie Tompkins playing opposite him. Ohio Cooper is a very tal- ented actress; Guion Bluford, so little and bright, is a civil engineer. All right here are engineers, three in number: James Cox, chemical engineer; Verlon Buchanan, mechanical engineer; Charles Caldwell, electrical engineer. Elisie Stewart is now a great doctor and for nurses she has Medora Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, and Lillie B. McIntyre. Chris- tine Cole is a novelist. Juanita Mullen is a teacher in high school. Lois Drew is a stenographer. I float into the field of athletics. As coaches I see James Epps, William Pond and Fred Thomas. Novella Jackson has succeeded Miss Taylor as gym instruqt- ress. Walking down a business street of Kansas City, I see a drug store operated by Geo. Browning; a modiste shop with Dora Louise Walton as proprietress; the law offices of Winston Williams and Gar- rett Jones. Let’s proceed and see what else is in store. Gee! I’m frightened, we’ve drop- ped to the underworld and whom do I see? No other but Dan Hickman, better known as “Little Caesar” to 12th Street and there is Elmer Bates, chief of the gang called the “Racketeers.” Juanita Mullen, ’31. TEACHERS I am wondering if Westmoreland could- n’t be bought so we could build a little White cottage by the side of the Rhode and then we could have Waters to Wash- ington. Of course we’d have to use some Armstrong , but we hope this doesn’t cause us to have a Payne. We then take this down the Glenn and build a fire. I hope no one Smothers it out so we cannot Cook. I hope all will have plenty of time to listen to the Barker. Say, who will be our Baker? Oh, we’ll let Jack-son do that. I hope there will be some Gaines in this. Frankie Lyons, ’31. 1931 Page Twenty LINCOLNITE Senior Girls Glee Club Ruby Anderson, soprano; Mary Anna Johnson, soprano; Alta L. Lock, soprano; Cornelia Robinson, soprano; Jeraldine Adamson, mezzo-soprano; Anna Marie Tompkins, mezzo-soprano; Muriel Williams, mezzo-soprano; Lyle Thompson, alto; Clarice Hagood, alto; Florence Robinson, contralto; Alberta Lewis, contralto. The Senior Girls’ Glee Club of ’31 was composed of s ome of the most vivacious and energetic girls of the Senior Class. They were trained under the efficient leadership of Miss Blanche K. Morrison who worked very conscientiously with the girls. The club took an active part in many of the school programs and also in several civic programs. During the first semester of the term the girls appeared on school pro- grams, at the State Teachers’ Association and entertained the Book Lovers’ Club and the patients at Wheatley Hospital and General No. 2 during the Christmas holidays. During the second semester the girls entertained at both White and Negro churches, at the Y. W. C. A. On the night of the N. A. A. C. P. Minstrel they were the brightest spot on the program. LINCOLNITE Class will of ’31 We, the class of ’31 in passing out of the role of “Lincoln’s Best” make the fol- lowing persons our sole heirs: To the L. H. S. faculty we will a row of box seats in the assembly to prevent further standing. To Mr. Morrison we will D. W. Grif- fith’s place as movie director. To Mr. Ellison we leave a motor cycle so that he may be heard before he reaches groups of unsuspecting students in the halls and elsewhere. To the Misses Rhodes and Taylor we will a pass each to Fairyland so that they may learn all of the latest dances. To Mr. Russell we will the position as manager of the Lincoln Auto Wrecking Co. To Mrs. Goss we will “1000 Kitchen Tested Recipes” of good things to eat. To Mr. Carroll we will “Cleo the Hippo” so that he may perform a big experiment. To Mr. Bluford’s new Chemistry classes we will this book on “How To Read.” To Mr. Howell we will the title of “The Peanut Vender”. To Miss Claggett we will a position as cartoonist for Toonerville Folks. To Mr. Westmoreland we will the privi- lege of collecting all old shoes. To the Sophomore class we will the place of being the dignified Junior Class of ’32. James Epps and Fred Thomas will their basketball ability to Clyde Walton and Henry Williams, the future stars. To Verlon Buchanan we will this song composed mainly for him, “I’m Bashful But I Don’t Know Why.” To Floyd M. Brown we will $10.50 to buy license for his struggle buggy. To Faye King we will Jewel Word for- ever. To Marvin Whittaker, Elmer Bates and Chas. Wilkerson, we will a new laugh. To Ruth Lay we will a place on the perch with the birdies (Tweet tweet). To Corrine White we leave a pair of stilts. (High heels won’t do.) ❖ Oscar Ward leaves his ability to use big words to anyone capable of using them. The Senior Girls’ Glee Club will their nightingale voices to the coming glee clubs. Christine Cole and Zelma Craft leave their positions of newswriting to Con- stance Garrett. To the Freshmen class we will a lead- ership to be used in the following years. Mabelle: Logan 1 , ’31. THE YEARS Our Freshman year has just begun Have mercy upon us please. We know you love to have your fun, That’s why you always tease. Oh Gee, its fun to go to school We sit around all day, Our Sophomore year was number two And all we did was play. Then came the third, our Junior year, The dearest one of all; We had nothing but our grades to fear If you will just recall. Our Senior year is here at last Amid the strife and pain, When we think of all the joy that’s past, We wish we were Freshies again. Leona Blalock, ’31. Page Twenty-Three 1931 r LINCOLNITE Senior Girl Reserves The Senior Girl Reserves have closed what they consider a happy and successful year. Among the activities of the year were the following: A World Fllowship Tea, attended by over a hundred guests; a Valentine party, a Thanksgiving program at Leeds Sanitarium, participation in the Song Bag and in the Perfect Girl Contest, a dinner to raise funds for the tuning of a piano which belonged to the inmates at Leeds, furnishing stunts for the “Y. W.” membership campaign me etings, organization of a toy orchestra, decorating the hall for the Mother and Daughter banquet, and finally, the presenting of an electrically lighted Girl Reserve Emblem to the “Y. W.” at the Mother and Daughter banquet. The kind of Indian Braves we’d like to meet As good a sport as Fred Thomas As humble as Charles Perry As faithful as James Cox As handsome as Elmer Johnson As witty as Marvin Whittaker As sociable as Frank Gales As intelligent as Theon Lewis As good a talker as Udey Franklin As young and innocent as Floyd Brown THE KIND OF INDIAN MAID WE’D LIKE TO MEET As attractive as Mable Logan As cutely dressed as Muriel Williams As much pep as Zelma Craft As young and innocent as Minnie Bryant LINCOLNITE The Student Council CHARLES CALDWELL, President This year again, the class of ’31 triumphed in the annual election for President of the Student Council. Thus the Senior’s influence has notably been directly felt in the work of that organization. After the inauguration of the new president, Charles Caldwell, the different com- mittees were appointed and began to function. The first problem attacked was that of bettering the work of the cafeteria. Suggesions for remedying its service were secured from the student body and many of these were put into effect. We now have not only many new dishes each day, but a hot dog and hamburger stand has been added. The next problem was that relating to the conduct of the students in our library. Here, too, improvements have been put into use. The committees of award, safety, investigation, foreign relation, recreation and jus- tice have been doing good work. The justice department has made a very fine showing; the recreation department has developed a very efficient system of checking. Many socials have been sponsored by the recreation committee. The officers of the Student Council are: President, Charles Caldwell; Vice-President, Arthur Anderson; Secretary, Christine Cole; Treasurer, Florcia Fields. 1931 Page Twenty-Five LINCOLNITE R. O. T. C. As in former years one of the most outstanding departments in Lincoln High School, and one that has received many compliments is the neat, trim and well drilled R. O. T. C. unit. Our military training teaches three things: physical development, citizenship train- ing, and character building. The boys not only learn the fundamentals of military tactics and skillful maneuvers, but are taught the finer points of courtesy and etiquette. The Lincoln High School battalion has been unusually active this year, having taken part in many city-wide functions, and has been highly praised by Captain Mitchell in his annual inspection of the battalion. The honor of battalion major for 1931 went to Cadet James King. During his year at Lincoln, Major King has been an outstanding cadet in military and school work and is the winner of three medals. Miss Dora Louise Walton was elected Sponsor Major of the battalion. The Honorary Captains were appointed as follows: Company A, Anna Marie Tompkins; Company B, Lois Drew; Company C, Christine Cole; Company D, Frances Edwards. Due to the instructive genius of Master Sergeant, William L. Bryson, the battalion has been highly praised by several distinguished persons and due to the effective drilling of the captains, the unit has gained much popularity. The Captains are as follows: Company A, Winston Williams; Company B, William Copes; Company C, Herman Glass; Company D, Floyd Brown. LINCOLNITE Giftonian As I sat musing and meditating the other day I had a vision. I was instructed to give to the following pupils a certain gift or dedication that would behefit them most. I hope that they will be received in the good faith in which they are given. To Vera Woods, I give the book “Les- sons in Dignity” by Gladys Wright. To Aaron Moore, I dedicate the song, “Reaching for the Moon”. To Verlon Buchanan, I dedicate the book on “Jumping at Conclusions”. To Helen Adkins, I give a bottle of Cod Liver Oil, that she may become healthy and robust. To Alta Locke, I give 500 dollars that she may open the “Locke and Tangle” hair dressing shop. To Charle s Caldwell, I give the book, “Love Lispings of a Lisping Lover”. To Leola Wilson, I give a new Ford roadster, that she may ride with Billy forever. To Corrine White, Eunice Anderson, and Leona Blalock, I give a bottle of “Stretcho”, the new height producing tonic. To Booker Moore, I give the right to edit a book on “Secrets of Graduating in Seven Years”. To Oscar Ward, I give a contract with Warner Brothers as a double for John Barrymore. To Jeraldine Adamson, I give the lock- jaw, that there may be peace in the fourth hour Chemistry class. To Elmer Bates, I give the opportunity to make a lecture, and divulge the secrets of how to go to high school four years and not buy one book. To Elise Stewart, I give several boxes of Dr. Shrinko’s reducing pills. To Mrs. Collins, I give a portable ele- vator, to be put in use in going to Miss Smothers’ room. To Samuel Booker, I give the right to repeat all of Mr. Miayberry’s questions. To Wyatt Logan, I give a Grand piano, that he may play operas all day long. To Charles Wilkerson, I dedicate a whole volume of books on “Varied Forms of Playing”. To James Epps, I give Juanita Mullen, that “his” happiness may be complete. To James King, I give advice on “How To Capture and Keep a Girl”. To Theon Lewis, I give a position with a vaudeville company as an acrobatic dancer. To Anna Marie Tompkins, I give the privileges of talking where ’ere she may go. To Herman Glass, David Jollie, and Bruce Anderson, I give a box of “Pep”. To Bernard Jackson, I give an automa- tic arch lifter so that he will not have to stoop to pick up his arches when they fall. To Charles Perry, I give a bed in Mr. Mayberry’s room so that he can sleep more comfortably. To William Fowler, I give a tardy ad- mit to each of his classes. Marvin Whitaker, ’31 Acknowledgements The Lincolnite Staff of 1931 takes this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the untiring efforts of the teachers, sponsors, and friends who have aided in making the Lincolnite a success. We wish to express our appreciation to the student body for their moral and financial support. Especially are we grateful to our advisers Miss Smothers, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Marsden for their whole-hearted co-operation and ever ready sug- gestions. Alexander Jones, ’31. 1931 Page Twenty-Seven LINCOLNITE sr Telephone HArrison 4224 r Emelen Ladies’ Ready-To-Wear CLARA SYNDEN STOKES 1932 VINE STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. k CHAPMAN DAIRY 1207 LOCUST Victor 9620 Page Twenty-Eight 1931 LINCOLNITE Home Office : 428 East 35th Street Chicago, 111. John Holloman, President Branch Office : Thompkins Bldg. 1509 East 18th Phone : Harrison 8685 PYRAMID LIFE INSURANCE CO. OPPORTUNITY? 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FAMOUS PIES 1931 Thirty LINCOLNITE af ANTHONY’S CANDY KITCHEN 1613 East 18th Street HArrison 9873 We Make Our Own Ice Cream Soda Water — 20c Gallon Light Lunch FOUNTAIN AND TABLE SERVICE Bus Tickets Real Frankfurters from Frankfort Sausage Co. Manufacturers of DELICATESSEN SAUSAGE VI. 8605 1105 Forest Ave. Myers Merchant Tailor 1425 East 18th Street SUITS MADE TO YOUR MEASURE $25.00 UP A Cafeteria For and By the Students Plenty of Wholesome Foods At Wholesome Prices We Strive To Please Eat Clean Food at L. H. S. CAFETERIA The Sojourner Press Correct Society and Commercial JOB PRINTING 1604 East 19th Street Victor 7899 J. M. SOJOURNER Notary Public Lincoln High School Shoe Repairing Department Men’s Half-Soles .55 Lady’s Half-Soles .45 Lady’s Heel .15 Lady’s Heel Taps .10 All Heels 30 Heel Plates .05 Shoe Laces .05 Shoes Dyed .30 Shines .03 OLD SHOES BOUGHT AND SOLD 1931 Page Thirty-One Harrison 4748 Thomas Williams PRINTERS and DESIGNERS Quality, Service and Right Prices rnf §m I 1514 East 19th Street Kansas City, Mo. 1 1 | r HIGH GRADE FOODS | i ATYOUR 1 GROCER ' S v m 1931 Thirty-Two LINCOLNITE WILLIAMS PHOTO STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ANNUAL MADE BY US Special Rates to All School Pupils and Club Groups “Fine Art Portraits of Style, Class and Dignity, Our Motto” Your graduation picture should be the best. We can do it. Phone for appointment today. Harrison 9085 1808 VINE STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. Residence LI. 7845— Office HA. 8121 HArrison 7989 Doyle Bros. Funeral Home SERVICE OUR MOTTO Lady Attendant J. E. Doyle, Manager 1708 TRACY AVENUE Watkins Bros. Undertaking Establishment 1629 Lydia Avenue Kansas City, Mo. HArrison 7989 THOMAS DODS Cleaning Dyeing, Inc. Phone Westport 8700 — Our Motto — Prompt Service and Superior Work Children’s Dentistry Gas and X-Ray Compliments of Your Humble Servant DR. S. S. HILL DENTIST OFFICE 200 SHANNON BLDG. 18th and Vine Sts. Kansas City, Mo. Office Phone Harrison 6543 Res. Phone Benton 7481 SCHOOL DENTAL EXAMINER « 1931 Page Thirty-Three LINCOLNITE T- WE PRINT The LINCOLNITE We Want Your Printing Business ---Too af THE KEYSTONE PRESS 19 th and Wyandotte Streets 1931 Thirty -Four c LINCOLNITE l Phone VI 4707 for Engravings wellproduced , put sales punch into your advertising KC ENGRAVING 6 COLORPLATE COMPANY 726 WALNUT KANSAS CITY, MO. HOME SEEKERS SAVINGS AND LOAN T. B. WATKINS President MYRTLE F. COOK, Sec’y-Treas. ASSOCIATION HELPS YOU BUY A HOME 5% Paid on Full Paid Shares 6 % on Monthly Deposits A-G Jacob Pelofsky GROCERIES AND MEATS r ; ; — 1 — [Franklin [Ice Cream Fruit and Vegetables CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Out in the busy world you go. Don’t overlook the fact that to Dress Well means Success. Satisfaction guaranteed b y wearing our smart, snappy dresses at Marilyn Dress Shop 1507 East 18th Street Served in the Lincoln Cafeteria 1931 Page Thirty-Five T TXTPOT XTTTK J A J. IN U vJ IN J. JL r j COMPLIMENTS OF C. H. CALLOWAY Attorney-at-Law WILEY’S PHARMACY Harrison 6655 18th and Woodland JAMES D. POUNCEY Attorney and Counselor at Law PASEO BOOTERY Shoes and Prices That Please Suite 215, Lincoln Bldg. 1509 East 18th JAMES H. HERBERT Attorney-at-Law Room 208, Lincoln Bldg. F. W. CLARK Attorney-at-Law 1617 East 12th St. SUPREME LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE CO. Call at 1505 East 18th or Phone Ha. 7691 LOTHEN’S CONFECTIONERY Sandwiches and Cold Drinks 1619 East 18th HALES’ 5 and 10 CENT STORE 1809 Vine Street HALL’S BARBER SHOP Hair Cuts Our Specialty 2429 Vine MRS. SWADE’S DRESS SHOP 1640 East 18th DRESSES MADE TO ORDER MATLAW’S Ladies and Gents’ Furnishings 19th and Vine LEVINE’S SHOE STORE SHOES FOR THE FAMILY 1700 East 18th — Ha. 8304 JOHN ROBERT WILLIAMS, M.D. Room 224, Lincoln Bldg. Phone Harrison 0522 MORGAN’S Walk a Step and Save 10% to 25% 18th and Vine MADELINE Dressmaking Remodeling Shoppe Mme. Scott Yeargan Suite 211, Lincoln Bldg. J- T. McCAMPBELL, Ph.D., M. D. Prescription Specialist Class ’98 2432 Vine St. — CL. 0765 LIARRY’S MARKET 1627 East 18th HA. 9878 BRINKLEY’S PHARMACY Prescription Druggists Howard Vine CL. 5079 ONE PRICE BEAUTY SHOP Shampoo and Straightening for 50c Mrs. Norma Dotson Victor 1389 2310 Forest The Keystone Press 19th Wyandotte Page Thirty-Six 1931 i.i ■■