Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 170 of the 1923 volume:

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May this Spider IDeb register these labors and pleasurers in order to make it, truly a book of memories. ■ 1 0ge Three er Published By The Class of Twenty dhree Lo a real frienh whose constant licl}) anh kinhness bane pinen her a })lace of hiph esteem anh preat respect in the heart of ettery liiph I school stnhent, hie the senior class of twenty three loti in ply hehicate this piber Web as a symbol of our hearest memories of Jflacomb Uiipli lS 'cl}ool. Page Fine The Spider UJeb Staff Editor in-Chief ........................ Assistant Editor..................... Business Manager..................... Assistant Business Manager........... Advertising Editor .................. Assistant Advertising Editor......... Athletic Editor...................... Assistant Athletic Editor and Snaps Girls’ Athletic Editor............... Society Editor....................... Joke Editor . ....................... Assistant Joke Editor................ Statistic Editor..................... Literary Editor ..................... Assistant Literary Editor............ Art Editor........................... Assistant Art Editor and Snaps. . . . . .Vivian Huston ..........John Ser.n . . Harold Sullivan Kenneth Lemmer ........Lee Terrill ......Vivian Scott .Clarence Murphy ......Fred Peck . . . . Etheleen Durr . . Genevieve Couch Gaylord Randolph . Marian Arrasmith . . . Helen Dailey Dorothy Lawyer . . . Myra Douglas . Gerald Baldridge . . . .Geneva King Page Six Table of Contents Book One . . High School Book Two . . . Literary Book Three . . . Athletics Book Four . Organizations Book Five . . . Features The Spider Web of ’23 I age Seven Page Eight Directory of Citi] Schools board of Education Name Address Term Expi.es Dr. George Knappenberger President 1923 John G. Patton Secretary 1923 James R. Binnie 1924 Charles W. Kettron 1924 J. A. Miner 1924 H. P. Zahren 314 W. Carroll 1921 John P. Boyle 1923 Mrs. Anna Glcyd O’Harra 1923 A. Howell Rost 1923 COMMITTEES OF SCHOOL BOARD 1922 - 1923 Auditing John P. Boyle H. P. Zahren Mrs. Anna Gloyd O’Harra Educational John G. Pattor John P. Boyle J. A. Miner Buildings and Grounds J. A. Miner James R. Binnie A. Howell Rost Finance and Complaints A. Howell Rost Mrs. Anna Gloyd O’Harra Charles W. Ke'tron Supplies Charles W. Kettroi H. P. Zahren James R. Binnie Page Nine Page Ten ERNESTILER Supeintendent of City Schools University of Chicago, S. B. in Ed. Also holds M. S. Degree. Graduate student School of Education, University of Chicago 191 3-14. working toward the Ph. D. degree. Fifteen years experience as principal of high schools and superintendent of ci'y schools in Icwa, Wisconsin and Illincis. ERNEST B. FRESHWATER B A. Ohio Wesleyan University, 1907 M. A. Indiana University, 1913. I 3 years principal cf High Schools. ELIZABETH BRIGGS A. B., B. S., in Ed. University of Missouri. Studrnt Central College Gem City Business College Instructor: Colchester, III. Macomb High School, 1921. MYRNE CONVERSE B. S.. in Ed. Missouri State Teachers’ Co1 lege, 1918. Instructor: St. Joseph. Mo., Jacic-scnviHe, F'a., Macomb High School. 1921. ELEANOR H. DORSETT A. B. University of Illinois, 1920. Ipstruc or: Macomb High School, 1920. MARTHA M. DORSETT A. B. University of Illinois. Instm-tor: Macomb High School, 1921. BERNICE GRAHAM A. B., Lombard Co’leg? Inst-' tor: Macomb High School, 1922. Pagt Thirteen R M. GRIFFITH B. M., University of Illinois. Instructor: Macomb Fligh School, 1922. ESTHER M. HAMILTON A. B., Monmouth Col'ege, 1929 Instructor: Macomb High School, 1920. EDWIN HARRIS A. B., Uni ersi’y of IPinois Instructor: Macomb High School, 1922. MRS. H. M. HUNGERFORD B. S.. Western Illinois State Teachers’ College. Student Bradley Polytechnic Inst., Peoria. Instructor: Macomb High School, 1922. MATHEW JACK Graduate: Normal University. Bloomington, 1913. Bradley Polyt-chnical Stout Institute, Menominee, Wis. Inrtructor: Macomb High School, 1919. Page Fourteen P. L. KINNEY Student, Knox College, 1916-17 B. S., University of Illinois, 1920. Instructor: Ipava, 111., 1917- 18. Roseville, 111., 1920-21. Macomb High School, 1921-22 ETHEL MAE McMILLAN Western I'linois State Teachers’ College, 1917. B. S., University of Illinois, 1921. Instructor: Macomb High School, 1921. NINA ALDEAN STAUFFER A. B., University of Kansas, 1921. Instructor: Osborne High School, Kansas, 192 I -22 PEARL T. THOMPSON Western Illinois Stati Teachers' College. A. B., University of Illinois. Instructor: Township High School, Centra'ia, 111., Macomb High School. EARL WILSON Graduate State Normal Academy. 1912 B. S. Lombard College, 1917. Instructor: Macomb High School. 1920. Page Fifteen fir 1- - -P s E. ZWEMER A. B., Hope College. Instructor: Big Rapids, Michigan 1919-1920. Macomb High School, 1922. Principals’ Page TEere comes a time in the life of every individual when he has his back to the wal'; when he is “up against it : when what he does means a live life or a dead life; when he is caPed upon to fipht his way cut. To come out whole he must hit hard and pla e his hits where they will ga n the most for himself. To be ab'e to fight and to fight hard is one of the most va'uable assets a human being can have. We are net making reference to the pugnacious attitude of the prize-fighter, but to the unbeatable qua'ity of a right-fighter. Nothing worth having is obtained by any ether method than fighting for it—the even's of history prove this. Whatever success cne may eventually have will be due to his fighting qualities. An individual with that “never gwe up the ship” attitude will obtain success, but he will need to play the game v ith his utmost strength. Many persons have no defini'e objectives—they hit at random, and their blows accomplish nothing. If each person would attack his difficulties with as clear an objective as the football bey when he plows through—squirming, twisting, pushing, pulling —his opponents to place the ball behind and between the goal posts, his life would be more likely to achieve greater success. However if he sidesteps, or allows himself to be pushed away from the goal he is striving to reach, the ball will be carried out of bounds and he may ne'er arrive. If, to avoid the hard knocks of life he seeks the easy path he will never shine out as a leader, but be relegated to the ranks of the “beaten”. The successful man is a fighter, a clean fighter, who does not allow a knock-cut” blow to keep him down, but will come back with his figh'ing togs still on. He is a fighter to a finish, one whom difficulties and discouragements may get down' but never out”. Let the members of society attain more of this clean, courageous, fair fighting soirit and there will be more successes in the world and far less failures. Let each number strive with all his m'ght to develop to the highest state all the latent possibilities that lie within him and human society will progress manyfold. Let each individual take advantage of the opportunit es presented to him and not only will his life be richei in personal satisfaction but society will also be richer to an equivalent degree. Page Sixteen The Mdccmb High School Us Qroipth and Purpose The following statistics show the growth of the seventh and eighth grades (whi h is now the Junior High School—organized in 1915, and the Senior High School oi Macomb, Illinois, during the last sixteen years, according to records in the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at Springfield. The rapid growth since 1915 accounts for the crowded condition at the present time. ENROLLMENT Date 7th Grade 8th Grade High S:hool Senior 1907 Not Reported Not Reported 151 1908 1 19 1909 • 146 1910 • 14 191 1 • a.. « 144 1912 83 45 123 1913 83 45 136 1914 82 54 156 1915 82 61 157 1916 81 86 201 1917 123 77 229 1918 115 103 212 1919 100 74 214 1920 95 95 245 1921 134 104 320 1922 105 95 33? Total enrollment at the beginning of the second semester. 1922-23. 122 100 370 Mere pupils are attending the American High S'hool teday than ever before. 1 lie school directory shows there are 30.000 more pupils att nding high school in IUinc.i this year than last. It is the usual rather than the unusual thing for boys and g r! to finish a high school course. Because of this fact high school adm'nistrations should become more and more efficient that our ci ilizaticn may move forward in the right direction and that national and wer'd prob'ems may be properly solved The high school should be the social unit for the exercise and deve'opment of all we term humanism. No longer do we emphasize mere knowledge. We recogm :e indi vidualities and unfolding personalities. Life is measured by deeds, not by years. Whatever makes the world better, whatever makes life brighter, whatever makes the bey or girl stronger, whatever bring the heart nearer humanity, and heaven nearer the heart, that ought to be taught in e ery high school. A sound heart which threbs fer Gcd a d humanity is a good thing: a sound heart and a dear head are better: but a sound heart, a clear head, and a skilled hand gi e us the nearest approach to a perfect man. We must ha- e an education of clean hands, of steady nerves of pure heart', of ripe intellect, of an upright life, an education of justice which gives every one b� ? rights. V ery cordially rows. FRNEST ILER. Super n'enjtrtl of dtp SchyfJi Page Sei'enteen ‘age Eighteen SUCCESS There comes a time in the life of each person when he must make a great decision This is the crisis or turning point of life. Whether the change be good or bad can never be told until he completes his task. The chocsing of the road to take is a critical undertaking that not even the most skilled or the most highly educated can suggest with knowledge of its outcome. We. the class of nineteen twenty-three, will, in a short time, have to make this decision and we gladly await that supreme moment with hope that it will be for the best. We can not of course tell what would be the best thing for us, but we think that the four short and happy years of our life at High School will so benefit us that we wi’.l choose the right road and make a great success. Success is net a thing that is given to us, but for us to achieve and to do so our High School education will assist us over many hard bumps and wide chasms ol default. We can never say too much for our High School and the teachers there, for thus far they have been our guide posts along the road of life, and after we leave here and have to go along the unblazed trail we will know then what they did for use. Now that we are soon to bid farewell to our High School days, we can on'y look forward into the future w’th hope, and may this heps be never dying, because it a'one will be our star of achievement and if we reach its height we can look out on the woild and say, All that I am or hope to be, I owe to Macomb High School. Page Nineteen Senior Class Officers President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . . Harold Sullivan . . .Vivian Huston Marian Arrasmith . . . Etheleen Durr Miss Hamilton Mr. Kinney Senior Aduisors Page Twenty JANUARY GRADUATES MARY CLAASSEN “Hon” Colchester, 111, ’20 Watonian “Bright jewels and brightest gold will charm me not when I grow old because I have a husband.” EARL BROWN “Brownie “A man cf talent who siezes circumstances, a man of genius who creates them.” FRANK HAINLINE Hea” Class basket ball, ’21, 23, Debating “Contentment opens the source of every joy.” OWEN HOCRAFFER .“Short] Class basket bali. ’21, 22. Quality, not quantity, was his motto.” Page Twenty-one ELIZABETH JONES Lizzie' Senior Play, 21, '22. ‘‘The moonlight of forgotten seas dwells in your eyes. KENNETH LEMMER Duke Class basketball, 1920, ‘21. ‘22. Debating ‘23; Booster Club, 23; Assis'ant Business Manager, '23; Senior Cirque, ‘23; Athletic Play, 23; Sen: or Class Play, 23. “A brain not much the worse for wear ” RALPH MILLER Old Steadp” Class basketball, ‘2 I, '22 ; Football ‘23. Qriet and steady and always ready. OTTO PECK Peckie Football. 1920, ‘21. ‘22, ‘23; Bas'-ctball, ‘22 ; Class basketball, '20, ‘21, ‘22; Track; Senior Circus, ‘20. ‘21, '22; Natonian Literary Society Vice President ‘22. Sometimes he'd recite, sometimes he wouldn’t, Sometimes he could, but mostly he couldn’t.” Page Twenty-two GEORGE SMITH Liver Class basketball, '20, '22. Debating, ’20; Oratori:al Contest, '20; Declamatory, ’22; Senior Circus, '20, 71. Onward I move with this to cheer my mind, no one as yet has passed me from behind.” GLADYS THOMPSON “Sis” Roseville, III., ’20. Class p'ay, '21, ’22. “Calling to joy to rise and dance before her happy feet.” MAY GRADUATES MARIAN ARRASMITH Mary Ann” Senior Class Play, 1920, '21; Hockey, '23; Class basketball, '23: Assistant Joke Editor, ’23. “Happy am I, from care I am free. Why can't they all be contented like me.” GERALD BALDRIDGE Jerry” Class basketball, 1920, ’21. ’22. Class President, '22; Art Editor, '23. “On their own merits, modest men are dumb.” Hn i ! Twenty-three MARIA BARTLESON “Ria Glee Club, ’22, ’23; Class Bask tuall ’23; W. A. A.. ’23; Hockey, '23. Thine is the heart that is gentle and kind. JUNIOR CHARTER Junior Class Basketba'l, 1921; Senior Circus, 1922. “There's nothing ha'f so sweet in life as love’s young dream.” REVA CLAYTON Sunshine Senior Class Play. 1921; Senior Cirque, 1923. Red hair plus twinkling eyes equal ’lotta pep’.” GENEVIEVE COUCH “Cennj,” Orchestra, ’22, '23; Glee Club, '20, '22; Senior Circus, ’22; Senior Cirque, '23; Senior Class Play, '21 '23; Hockey. ’23; W. A. A. ’23; Annual Staff, '23. Jazz flows from her finger tips. Rage Twenty-four LAWRENCE CURTIS Larry,” Senior Circus, '20, 21, '22; Senior Cirque, '23; Class Basketball, '21-'22; Basketball. 23. “To be of service rather than to be conspicuous. HELEN DAILY “Midget” Dramatic Art, '23; Senior Cirque, '23; Annual Staff, '23; G'ee Club, '23. “A good friend and true, that is Helen al! through.” MAE EL DAILY “Slim” Forensic Literary Society. 1S20; Glee Club, 1923. “Of study took she most care and mcst heed.” MYRA DOUGLAS “Dougie” Annual Staff, '23; Glee Club, '23: Senior Class Play, '21. “If silence were money we would have a millionaire in our midst.” Page Twenty-five ETHELEEN DURR Red Senior Cass P'ay, 21, '23; Booster Club, ’23; Annual Staff, '23; Glee Club; ’23; Senior Class Treasurer, '23; Vi e President, ’23; Senior Cirnue, ’23. “Her deep brown eyes smile constantly.” HELEN HARDER Bobby, Class Basketball, '20, ’21; G'ee Club, ’23; Class Play. '22; Senior Cirque, ’23. Her idle hours are spent in study.” HELEN HICKMAN Hick W. I. S. T. C. ’20. ’21; Class Basketball. ’23; Treasurer of W. A. A. 1923. “She is very punctual at not being cn time.” VIVIAN HUSTON Vie Senior Cass Play. '21, ’23; Senior Circus, 1922; Senior Cirque, 1923; Senior Cirque Committee, '23; Junior-Ssnior Banquet Committee, ’22 ; Glee Club, '22; '23; President of Glee Club, ’23; Vice President. ’23; Debating Club, ’23; Dramatic Club, ’23; Athletic Play, ’23; Annual Com-m’ttee. ’23. Editor-in-Chief of Annual. 1923. “My mind to me a kingdom is,” Page Twenty-six GENEVA KING Cenc” Senior Class P'ay, ’20, ’21, ’23; Senior Circus, ’20, ’21. '22; Senior Cirque. ’23; W. A. A.. ’23; Class Basketba'l, '20, '21, '23; Hockey. '23; Booster, ’23; Annual Staff, ’23. It’s better to wear out than to rust out. HELEN KLINE Brite E ,es” Senior Class Play, 1920, ’21. The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. DOROTHY LAWYER Dot” Annual Staff, ’23; Class Basket-barl, '20, '21, ’23; Sec’y '20: Senior Class Play, '20, ’21 : Senior Circus, '21; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee, ’22; W. A. A., '23; Hockey, '23. “The proud possessor of a twin six brain.” DYSON LOVELL Bud” Senior Cirque, 1923. “Men of few words are the best.” “Kiddo LENA LOVELL Senior Class Play, ’20, '2 1 ; Senior Circus, '22; Senior Cirque. '23. “Cute and sweet and hard to beat.’’ VERNICE MORRELL “Irjiocenl Eyes” Rushville High School, '20, '21, ’22. “She is conspicuous for being quiet.” CLARENCE MURPHY “Murp Athletic Play, '23; Annua Staff, '23; Football, 21, '22. '23; Basketball. 21. '22. '23. Capt. '22, '23; Pres dent, '21. Dramatics.’ 21 ; Track, 21, '22, '23. Senior Class Play, '23. He likes football but at that he always kicks.” WADIA MURPHY Wady, We meet thee like a pleasant smile.” Page Twenty-eight ELTON OWENS Hop Senior Circus, 1922. “He sticks to common sense. FRED PECK “Fritz- Class Basketball. ’20. ’21. 72. 73. S nicr Circus. 7 1, 72 ; Senior Cirque, 23; S nior Cirque Committee, 73: Annual Committee, 73; Annual Staff, 73. I would do anything to serve a friend. ORMA POST “Peggy” W. I. S. T. C. 70. 71. “Great dignity has she.” EVELYN RANDOLPH “Cgqles” Senior Class Play, 70, 71. G'ee C'ub, 72; Class Bas eCall, 70, 71 ; Senior Cirque, 73; Sec’y 21 ; Junior-S nior Banquet Committee, 72. “She has a smile that doesn’t wear off.” Pape Twenty-nine GAYLORD RANDOLPH Graveyard Class President, ’20; Annual Staff. 1923. A moral, sensible and well - bred man. JOHN SENN “Chikenn Senior Circus, ’20, ’21, ’22; Pianist Glee Club, '22, ’23; Annual Committee, ’23; Junior - Senior Banquet Committee, ’22; Annual Staff, '23; Senior Cirque, ’23; Athletic Play; '23; Senior Class Play, ’23. His fame will never die.” VIVIEN SCOTT “Scotlx,” Senior Circus. ’21: Hockey, '23; Senior Class Play, ’21 ; Annual Staff. '23; Junior - Senior Banquet Committee. '22. My soul sits in my eyes.” LOIS SHUPE Jack” Senior Cirque, 1923. Sincerity is the backbone of success.” Page Thirty PAUL SPAHR Par Football. 20. '21. '22. Basketball, '21, '22, '23; Track, 21, 72; Captain, '22; Senior Circus, '22; Senior Cirque, '23. “Strong reasons make strong actions.” HAROLD SULLIVAN Fatty, W. I. S. T. C.. '21. '22; Debating, '23; President, 23; Annual Staff, '23; Booster Club, '23; Senior Class Play, '19. '20, '23; Senior Circus, '19. '20; S:nior Cirque, '23. “A great spirit bucked up in a mighty body. LEE TERRILL Terrill Senior Circus, '21, '22; Class Basketball, '20, '22, '23; Annual Staff. '23; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee, '22; Senior Class Play, '23. That which he delights in must be happy.” GERTRUDE TIERNAN Toots” Senior Class Play, '20, 21, 23; Senior Circus, '21, '22; Vice President, '21 ; Dramatic Club, '21 ; Junior-Senior Banouet Committee, 22; Athletic Board of Control, 22, 23; Booster Club, '23; Annual Committee, '23; Vice President W. A. A. '23; President Basketball, 21, 23; Ath-1-tic Play. '23. A smile for all, a frown for none; For she’s always peppy and full of fun. UTHA TOLSON A low and gentle voice, an excel lent thing in a woman.” VERGENE WETZEL “Gene” Galesburg, 111., ’20, ’21, ’22. Write me as one who loves his ftllow-men. KEETHA YOUNG Tennessee. 111., ’20, ’21 ; W. I. S. T. C.. ’22. I study for recreation. WINONIA ANDERSON AW” Senior Cirque, ’23. “The glory of a firm and capacious mind.” Page Thirty-txeo CARL BURNHAM Senior Circus, ’20; Class Basketball, '20, '22, ’23; Senior Cirque, ’23. “No one would suppose it, but I'm naturally bashful. DONALD COATS “Coalsie” Footba'l, ’21, ’22. ’23; Basketball, 71. '22. ’23; Track, 71. ’22. “A man’s a man for a' that.” EDWARD DURR Bud Football, ’20, '21, ’22; Basketball, 71. ’22, ’23; Track, 71. ’22. “Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soul.” LUCILLE GALLAGHER I would help others out of a fellow feeling.” Page Thirty-three ROBERTA GAMAGE Bert Senior Circus, ’21 ; Class Basketball. ’21. It is best to do what you do right.” ROSALIE JENNINGS “Lots of pep and a good sport. DONALD JOHNSON Senior Cirque, 73. He’s a good fellow and 'twill all be well. MARVIN JOHNSON Bill’ Senior Circus, 72; Senior Cirque, 73. “Each mind has its own method.” Page Thirty-four HELEN LAWYER “Thine is the heart that is gentle, kind. FRANCIS MOON Moonie” Class President, '22 ; Class Basketball. '23; Junior Class Play; Oratory, '23; Dramatic Art, '23; Senior Cirque, '23; Debating, '23. As merry as the day is long.” JAMES RODGERS Football, '22; Junior Class Play; Basketball, 22; Senior Class Play, '23. Small and full of dynamite.” FRANCIS THOMAS “Sam” Booster Club, '23; Athletic Board, '23; Ass’t. Coach, '23; Junior Class Play; Senior Circus, '20. '21, '22; Senior Class Play, '17; Debating, '22, '23. “A fine volley of words, gentlemen, and quickly shot off. Page Thirty-five GALEN VANCE Come, give us a taste of your quality. LEO WHEELER “In a certain sense, all men are historians.” BETTY FRESHWATER Mascot. Page Thirty-six MOTTO: “The elevator for success is not running, use the stairs. FLOWER: Violet. COLORS: Blue and Silver Appreciation In this, the seventh volume of the Spider Web, we present to you a summary of the entire year. This year’s work is one of which to be proud. Never has Macomb High School acquired such a record. Debating and dramatics were exceeding'y successful: but athletics, which has always been the principal activity, was unsurpassed. We wish to thank the entire student body and faculty for their co-operation The staff, without your assistance, would never have been able to finance and edit this book We appreciate your help and hope we have given you an annual worthy of its name. We also extend our thanks to the business men who have advertised with us. As a staff was not elected until rather late in the year, we were compelled to do our work in about one-half the usual time. Every member of the staff has worked diligently and each deserves a great deal of credit and especially our sponsor and the faculty, who willingly gave both their time and their services. VIVIAN HUSTON. Editor-in-Chief. Page Thirty-seven Senior Class Poem It was the class of '23 That sailed the stormy sea Of four years in M. H. S. And sailed successfully The class, it was a “stunner”; Just a chosen few, And even in the future The teachers will say we’re true. What is this class of '23 With colors of silver and blue? The finest collection of students Ever conceived of by you. In scholarship and athletics In both we had our stars , And not a single blemish Our noble record mars. In all the school activities. They took peppy part. And the way they kept things moving Certainly was a art. It is this class of '23 The finest ever out That M. H. S. in its highest career, Will ever boast about. By Dorothy Lawyer. The Usual Fate of JI Senior A senior (may the class increase) Awoke in class-room from a dream of peace. Saw a teacher writing in a book of green W th such sarcasm it made the senior scream, “What writest thou? —The teacher raised her head. And with a look one could scarcely tolerate Answered, The names of those who graduate. “And is mine one? said the Senior. “Nay, not so,” Replied the teacher. The Senior spoke more low But angrily still he cried “Write me as one who always tried.” The teacher wrote and vanished. But soon she came again With books, eraser, and fountain-pen. And showed the names whom the teacher’s generosity had blessed And lo! That senior’s name lead all the rest. By Vivian Huston. IX MKMOltlAM HOWARD SOWERS Howard Sowers was born July 19, 1905, and at his death was sixteen years and seven days of age. He attended our high school, was a member of this year’s graduating class and distinguished himself as one of the bright-st scho'ars. His school grades w-re se'dom surpassed, but his quiet and unassuming disposition made him a favorite. I M KMOItIA l WARD SELLERS Ward Wheat Sellers, a member of the class of ’23, was born in Littleton, March 18, 1905, and died at the age cf sixteen years, four months and seventeen days. Ward had been a resident of Macomb for several years. He was one of the most active students in Macomb High School, was mascot of the class of ’19, and served two years as high school yell leader. Page Thirfij-nine Senior Class Histor There is no doubt that we Seniors all remember the day we entered dear old M. H. S. in search of that mysterious thing called knowledge. We have since been told that we were the greenest bunch of Freshies ever admitted to this High School. Considering what this year has produced along that line we are inclined to believe we were not so bad after all. Do we remember our first class meeting? Well, rather! Everyone tried to do his part by talking. Our class advisers, Mr. Jack and Mr. Motter, were very patient however, and with their help we soon overcame some of our boisterous ways. Under the leadership of Gaylord Randolph, we made our debut into the social world of M. H. S. about two months after school started. It was a masquerade and we enjoyed ourselves immensely even if we did have to go home at six o’clock. When we became Sophomores we quietly assumed the “sassy” ways left behind by the Juniors and elected for our leader Clarence Murphy. As experience is a good teacher we conducted ourselves in a way that wou'd have done credit to even the self-conceited Juniors. Our class meetings were less trying and our so-called social affairs were in keeping with our newly assumed dignity. We gave a “kid-party”! Late hours were forbidden, so at six o'clock we went quietly toward home. We certain'y did our part when it came to athletics, being represented in basketball, football and track. As Juniors we were a factor to be reckoned with in high school affairs, as everyone scon found out. We were very thoughtfully consulted on all important matters and when we spoke every one listened. With Gerald Baldridge presiding at onr first important class meeting, we selected our first pins and rings for the class, which surpass ail other creations ever seen along that line. Early in the year we gave a party at which Mr. and Mrs. Iler, the football boys, and Mr. and Mrs. Freshwater were special guests. We certainly showed our ability that year. The Junior-Senior banquet was a great success as you may judge from the number present and the amount of food consumed by the hungry Seniors. Again we came to the front and supported our school in the line of athletics. A junior was captain of the basketball team. We wish that all students when they become Juniors may have as great a success as we did in '22. 1923! And we are Seniors at last, as we cft n have been in our dream Never before have there been such bril’iant. happy and studious Seniors. We have taken our place as the brightest c'ass with dignity quite beyond anyone else. We have had many disputes over our annual but we ha- e come out holding victory in our hands. Everything att� mp‘ed by us seemed to be guided by a magic hand; success was always ours. The Cirque was givrn March the 9th. Rain, it simply poured all day. Nevertheless th«- re was a good crowd, considering everything. Our class play, And Home Came Ted , was given in Apriil at the Illinois theatre. This year we pave a great many men to fight for the orange and black, and they wi'l be preat'y missed next year. Now, as the year draws to a close and with sad hearts we leave this edifice of learning, we hop- that all the classes that follow us may have as great a success in their Senior year as the class of '23. Bv Marian Arrasmith. Page Forty Senior Class IDill We, the class of 1923. of the Macomb High School, City of Macomb, County of McDonough, State of Illinois, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments made by us at any time. As our worldly estate, real or personal, of which we shall depart, seized or possessed or to which we shall be entitled at the time of our departure, we devise, bequeath and dispose therefor in the following manner: To the school as a whole, we hereby bequeath our noble and respected Principal and our inspiring Teachers, so that the great educational movement of which we are an exponent, shall not die out. To the faculty we give heartful thanks and appreciation for their help and co-operation during the past years. We hereby give and bequeath all our written excuses and exam papers to the aforementioned principal. Mr. Freshwater; so he can remember us as scribes. We hereby bequeath Vivian Huston’s ability as Editor-in-Chief of the Spider Web” and as Glee-Club president, to those of next year. We do hereby give and bequeath to the student best qualified, Harold Sullivan’s most responsible position as Macomb High’s biggest booster. We leave to little John McCants, Owen Hocraffer’s gigantic anatomy in order that he may hold his position in M. H. S.'s athletics. We hereby bequeath Clarence Murphy’s priceless possession of his locker on the fire hose to the first applicant. We give and bequeath Elizabeth Jones’ ability to get a different fellow every night to Eva Purdum. To the Freshmen, we give our Senior Perseverance, our studious habits and our athletic attainments. We give to the Freshmen the privilege to “do as Seniors do”, in actions and work, and compete with other classes in all forms of school activities. We wish Maurice Curless to have John Senr.’s ability to spank the piano, so that High School shall not be without its Paderewski. We hereby devise and bequeath Gertrude Tierman's reading ability to Winon a Anderson for further development and improvement. We devise and bequeath the surplus height, borne by the feet of Lawrence Curtis, to his brother Paul, who should accept. To Florence Towle we leave Dorothy Lawyer’s secret of making A’s”. We bequeath and devise Frank Hainline’s mighty sneeze to Edgar Laughlin. We bequeath Lena Lovell’s popularity to Ruby Thompson. The Daily girls bequeath their love for knowledge to Vivian Purdum and Mi'dred McKee. We earnestly bequeath Maria Bartleson’s athletic ability to Martha Allison. We give and bequeath Geneva King’s self-assurance to Bud Durr, who needs it in order to make speeches in chapel when called upon. Mary Claussen’s loud voice we leave to Lucille White so that she may take Wendell’s place as yell leader any time during the next three years should he happen to graduate. We bequeath to the Sophomore Class our dramatic ability and our originality. We hereby bequeath George Smith’s permanent wave to Margaret Snyder, who should accept gratefully. Page Forty-one We wish Genevieve Couch’s winning smile to be g'ven to Bessie Riden for safe keeping. W' give and bequeath Lee TemP's “Sheik pants to Howard Burnham, so he may save his cwn unti’ he grows into them. lunior Charter’s Rodolph Valentino ways we bequeath to John Monroe, who should certainly be glad to accept. We beoueath Evelyn Randolph’s plumpn ss to Ethel Miner who is desirous of such. We hereby devise and bequeath Ralph Miller’s extra knowledge to Francis Thcmas and Ne'le Lovell, a gift which wi'l be appreciat d by the M. H. S. facul’y. Pal Spahr’s pompadour we leave to Joseph Rowley. We earnest'y bequ� ath Otto Peck’s quie'ness in class and about the halls to Wilbur Reynolds, whom we think should accept. To the Juniors we give our extra pep, and co-operation and harmony; we also bequeath to them our control of the c'ass publication, the Macomb “Spider Web' , and our abi'ity to make and second motions and settle disputes in our class and Staff m etings. We gi e the good spirit which is held between the Seniors and the faculty. Above all, we give the luniors the pleasure of learning quotations from English authors undei the supervision of Mrs. Thompson. We hereby bequeath Gerald Baldridge's artistic accomplishments to Donald Wheeler, who we know wi'l be glad to accept. We do give and bequeath Donald Coats dign:ty to Billie Bailey. We bequeath Elton Owen’s charm to Binnie Wolfe. Wadia Murphy's classic profile is left to Genevieve Woodworth. We wish Geraldine Bly to have Marian Arrasmith’s pep. We hereby beoueath Clarence and Gertrude’s faithfulness to each other to Bill and Mona, the “Sheik and Sheba . We bequeath and devise Galen Vance’s beaming countenance to the janitors for use on rainy days. We leave Freddie Peck’s freckles to Maxime Butterfield. We hereby bequeath Kenneth Lemmer s ability as a debater to Francis Moon, who should accept. We hereby bequeath the services of Mr. Kinney and Miss Hamilton as class advisors to any class that most desires them. We guarantee them to keep order in class meetings. We give and bequeath Vivien Scott’s favorite phrases to Ruth Worley. We devise and bequeath Hicks’ bluffing ability to Bob Dudman who already has a good start. We give and bequeath Keitha Young’s empty powder and rogue boxes to Lois Tyler. We give Vernice Morrell’s modest ways to Helen Lawyer, who scarcely needs them. Last but not least, we do hereby devise and bequeath any special attribute or iniividual characteristic, unmentioned above, possessed by any or all Seniors, to those most desiring. Signed: SENIORS OF 1923. Witnesses—Dorothy Lawyer Lena Lovell. Page Forty-two The Seniors of '23, Ten IJears Hence I had been appointed as representative of the old maid society of U. S. A. to find a mascot for them, a cat was preferred. I was to go through America first and if unsuccessful here, go to Europe. I left San Francisco Sunday Night and as connections were bad I was compelled to wait all day in a small town in Arizona. Having nothing else to do. I made arrangements to see Mme. Cecittal. the world's most famous crystal gazer, (who I found was none other than Myra Doug'as). When I questioned her about some of my old classmates, she told me: “Vivien Scott is acting as head designer in one of New York’s largest shops. “Kenneth Lemmer is principal of Macomb High School, (we all knew he always wanted the position.) “Genevieve Couch is in Grand Opera in New York. Everyone is talking about her wonderful voice. “Dyson Lovell is catching bugs and butterflies in South America. He is a quite famous naturalist of the day. “Clarence Murphy is traveling in the Mighty Doris Shows, as their strong man. “Harold Sullivan is the leader of the greatest brass band in the country and is now playing in New York. “John Senn is touring with a musical comedy as their musical director. “I see , but as I had to catch my train, I had to leave. On the train I met a young lady whom I found to be Vernice Morrell. She was traveling through the United States as companion to an elderly lady. While talking, she told me how well Gladys Thompson and Mary Claussen were doing and how happy they were (although those aren’t their names now). Lucille Galleghar was married and so was Lois Shupe. We did not have any more time to discuss old friends although we would have liked to very much. On my way across the country I stopped at a little town named Colchester. This I remember was one of our old rivals in football. They had a very good team and it was no wonder, as one of our old football men. Pal Spahr, was their coach. Another small town I remembered was Good Hope. I stopped here and by mere chance remembered that Etheleen Durr always liked the little town and wondered if she lived here now. Sure enough she did. I called on her in the afternoon. While there a lady came demonstrating Melba Cosmetics. She told us how she had tried all and had found none so satisfactory as Melba. We recognized her at last as Page Forty-three I'.li ab-th Jones. We were so pleased to see her that we forgot everything else. They to'd ms that Leo Wheeler was running an air-line from Macomb to Chicago. CUvlord Randolph is a civil enginner for a big mining project down in southern Illinois. Ftheleen wanted us to stay for the big circus which was to be there the next day. The star performers in the circus were Geneva King and Otto Peck, who were known all over America for their death-defying trapeze work. I arrived in Chicago the next day, I went to one of the best beauty parlors to get a marcel. You can imagine my surprise to find the proprietor to be Mabel Dai'y. She wanted me to go to the show that night, telling me I would meet several of my old friends. Helen Daily was playing the leading role and she was very good. After the show � Koy told me that several of the old class were going to Mabel’s home, so I went to see them. There was Gerald Ba'dridge, cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune. Dorothy Lawyer had succeeded Doris Blake and was having fine success. Lena Lovell was on the stage, and was now practicing for a play which was to start in several weeks. This was to be her last play as she was planing on being married soon. Frank Hain'ine and Owen Hocraffer were running a law office. Helen Hickman was running a tea room and had built up a very good business. Orma Post was head nurse at one of the big hospitals. The evening was all too short, but we planned to have a reunion soon and the partinng was much easier. A week later I left Chicago bound for New York. As I had rot given up hopes. I went to another matrimonial bureau. Imagine my surprise when I found that Keetha Young was the proprietor It was through her influence that I am to be married next year to a wonderful man. Even in my excitement, I had to finish my errand for the society so I set sail for Europe. I landed at Brest and from there went straight to Paris. There was to be a great lecturer there so I went to hear her. Her lecture was on The trained cats of the world.” While talking to her afterwards, so that I could get my report for the society, I discovered that it was Vivien Huston. She told me that I could find just the cat I wanted; sc I bought it and sent it back C. O. D. I went through Switzerland, and on my way home, while out mountain climbing I chanced upon an artist and her model. They were too busy to notice me but I recognized them both as Wadia Murphy, the artist, and Gertrude Tiernan. After leaving Switzerland, I went through Spain and Portugal. While traveling I met Helen Kline who was going through Europe on her honeymoon. She told me that Helen Harder was at the head of a mission school in Spain. I left for America in a few days. On the boat I met a young married couple, who I learned were Mr. and M'rs. Lawrence Curtis. (The bride was formerly Marian Arra-smith of Macomb. 111.) We arrived in America a week later. Page Forty-four The next morning, when Marian and I were in town we noticed that the new five and ten cent store, which was being built, was owned by Earl Brown and Donald Johnson. That afternoon we went to see Ralph Miller in “Auntie’s Boy”. He was a very successful movie star, being known and liked all over America. Just as we left the theatre we heard a great crash and someone yelled “Firei Fire!” We rushed to see where it was. and there was a large building in flames. An heroic fireman rushed in and saved the chemist (whom we found to be Elton Owens). The chemist had been experimenting and got his chemicals mixed. As a result the building blew up. The brave fireman was no other than our old classmate, Lee Terrill. (We didn’t know we had such heroes in our midst.) Just as I commenced talking to them I heard someone call and tell me that it was time to get up, and IT WAS ALL A DREAM. By Evelynn Randolph. Page Forty-five Senior Class Play “J{nd Rome Came Ted” The Senior Class of '23 presented their class play, “And Home Came Ted”, April 27, at the Illinois Theatre. CHARACTERS Skeet Kelly.........................The Diana Garwood ......................The Miss Loganberry.....................The Ira Stone ..........................The Aunt Jubilee........................The Mr. Man.............................The Jim Ryker ..........................The Mellie Macklin .....................The Henrietta Darby.....................The Ted ................................The Elsie...............................The Senator M'Corkle ...................The Clerk Heiress Spinster Villain Lee Terrill Cook Mystery Lawyer Housekeeper .... Widow Groom Bride Father “And Home Came Ted” is a comedy of mystery, the action taking place at the Rip Van Winkle Inn in the Catskill Mountains. The p'ot has to do with a struggle for the controlling interest in a furniture factory, located in the village. Ira Stone, an unscrupulous adventurer, tries to wrest the managing of the factory from Ted Gilmore, the rightful heir. Mollie Macklin, the housekeeper, tries to keep Stone from succeeding. On the day before the annual stock-holding meeting, Ira Stone arrives and is much elated to hear that Ted has not arrived to sign the books. Ted's failure to do this would leave him in control of the factory. Once in control it was his intention to move it to the city. The attorney and everyone excepting Stone anxiously awaits the coming of Ted, but when the last train comes in Ted is not on it. Mollie and Skeet plan to foil Ira Stone and introduce a civil engineer as the real Ted. Their p an seems excellent until the lawyer announces he is a personal friend of Ted Gilmore s. Upon the arrival of Henrietta Darby, who owns five shares in the factory, the lawyer disappears. The civil engineer is then formally presented as the real Ted Gilmore. Everyone is startled when Miss Loganberry, an old maid school teacher who has waited seven years for Ted's return, announces that she has seen Ted. Ted returns and brings with him a bride, but both are rushed off to the cellar and hidden by Mollie. Diana G. finds Elsie and sends for her father. Sen. M Corkle. A mysterious old farmer is another new guest. After the evening dance Mollie having locked up, has just turned out the lights when a mysterious form creeps in and starts to rilfe the safe. An alarm is given, but the burglar escapes with the five shares owned by the lady from Honolulu. The next morning it is found out that the old farmer and the burglar was Jim Ryker, who thus masqueraded to escape the Honolulu lady, who was his widow, and robbed the safe to secure his five shares from hei. The civil engineer was the real Ted Gilmore, and he has fallen in love with Diana. Ted. who was supposed by all to be the missing original, turned out to be Frederick Carpenter, called Ted for short. Ira Stone is defeated and Molly, the housekeeper, finds her road to happiness with Skeet, the clerk. Page Forty-six Page Forty-seven Page Forty-right The Juniors When the years rolled by in old High School, And the teachers gray will be— They will always remember the Juniors, The class of 23. They will remember the Senior Class Play When the Juniors were asked to fill in. They will remember the Juniors in Football, As the boys that would never give in. mp They'll remember the Juniors in Basketball As the boys who always had spunk; They will remember the Juniors forever. As the students that never have flunked. By Lucile White. Class Colors: Rose and Silver Class Flower: American Beauty Page Forty-vine Junior Class Officers Prcsid nt....................................Harriet Greeley Vice President ..........................................Ruth Worley Secretary..............................................Lucile White Treasurer...............................................Ethel Miner JUNIOR CLASS ADVISORS Mrs. Thompson Mr. Harris Page Fifty Bessie Ridexv Patricia Roark £ella Sheyack Margaret Sw dei- Wanda Rash I$ldon Sowers Harold Sturm RoyTer 13 Leonard WestenWe Donald Wheder Lucille White (jertrudeWoeihy GenevrieueWxd'yorlh Bennie Wolf PluthWoei-lev; DonaldYead Page Fijly-one IplaJack Russell Jones Henry Tibbie Wendlebacksns d axbdi hiin f I WoyreI(ei£My Nelle I ov ?ll Verl i ut Ha'z.elMartin RuthMcBride Hjthel Miner Geoi ttoproe Mildred Newell Wbliaml4ewell T'ldnasPierpamfc li icille Cbitlock Ber tramPbrt lock ViviaRPuidum tvaPvudvun. BeulakPuidum Page Fifty-two Jewell Adams Martha Allison William Bailey Conrad Benson Mary Bony Florence Bible Silas Bland. Geraldine Bly Esther Bowers GladysBowers fJaq Fifty-three Junior Class Histor September, 1920. marks an important date in the history of the Macomb High family. It was on this date that the class of '24, composed of some one hundred and fifteen of the finest examples of young m:n and women, arrived as infants into the High family. Our first pleasurable duty was chastising those troublesome and impolite personages, known as Sophomores. They ga- e us a warm reception, in fact, too warm a one. For the sake of sparing this body of Sophs any further mortification. I will pass over these events. I must add Alexander. Napoleon, Demsey, or any other formidable conqueror never won a more decisive victory. We organized the first part of the year and were informed we must not have our parties after six o'clock, therefore we had but one. Too bad!—but we must mind our elders We had a masquerade party in the gymnasium. Our officers for the year were: President, Ethel Miner; Vice President, Ruth Worley; Secretary and Treasurer, Eugene Crawford. Aft-r absorbing all the knowledge necessary to get by, we went into the Sophomore c'ass. No doubt you noticed all the improvements around the school, just look us over; maybe we did it all! Our class party was a skating party held at the rink. There were about thirty-five present—refreshments of Frape and Wafers were served. The officers for this year were: President, Ruth Worley; Vice President, Martha Allison; Treasurer. William Helms, and Secretary, Geraldine Bly. Our Junior year was one of great note. We don't mind admitting our class is unique, furthermore it is distinctive, as there is not another class just exactly like it. For instance, we broke all traditions and elected all girls for officers. Historians laid in a good supply of lead pencils and prepared for a busy year—they got it! The officers for this year wrre: President, Harriet Greeley; Vice President. Ruth Worley; Secretary. Lucile White, and Treasurer. Ethel Miner. One of our means of securing money for the Junior-Senior Banquet was giving the play. “All on Account of Polly”, at the Illinois Theatre, for which we are greatly indebted to Miss Stauffer for her faithful training. G. L. Bly. '24. Hage Fifty-four Junior Class Plag ALL ON ACCOllUT OF POLUJ By HARRY L. NEWTON The Junior ('lass of the Mac mb High School presented the three-act comedy, “AM (� n Account of Polly”, at the Illinois T he;.tie, Monday. December the eighteenth. The cast of characters were as follows: Ralph Beverly, Polly’s Guard an Wilbur Reynolds Baldwin, his son ......................... - Ansel Fetch Peter Hartleigh, a prospective son-in-law James Rodgers SMa« Yot ng. a money lender Francis Moon Harkins, a butler .......................... Francis Thomas Tommy, a poor little bry .....................George Monroe Polly Perkins, a small town girl . Genevieve Woodworth Jane i.evcny, tie w.fe ........................Geraldine Bly Hortense, his elder daughter Ruth Worley Geraldine, the younger daughter Lucile White Mrs. Herbert Featherstone of the “400“......Gertrude Worley Mrs. Clarence Chadtteld, “cl.mber” Florene Bib’e Marie, a m !d ...............................Harriet Greely Miss Rembrant, a manicurist ... Hthel Miner Miss Bushnell, a hairdresser.................Rosalie Jennings Puugy, Tommy’s sister ... .Bertha McCammon Act 1—Living Room in the Beverly home—Morning. Act 2—-Same. One week latc?r—Afternoon Act 3—Same. One month later—Evening. Time—Present. Place—Hazel Beach. Long Island. Page Fifty-five Huge Fifty-six Sophomore Class Officers President.......................................Helen Stewart Vice President ..............................Kennedy Maso Secretary-Treasurer.........................Florence Arrasmitl SOPHOMORE CLASS ADVISORS Miss Briggs Mr. Jack Sophomore Class Sophomore Class Roll 10 A- Ralph Adams Beulah Allen Wendle Anderson Louise Armstrong -Kenneth Bell Alfred Bland Carl Boyd Forrest Burnham Kenneth Coats Francis Crain Fred Danielson Robert Doerr LaVetta Eager Barnett Early Ralph Gift Lawrence Allison Florence Arrasmith Florence Bainter Annie Bastable Lewis Berry Harold Blackford Breta Blythe Ralph Butterfield Robert Chapin Dean Crabb Haskell Damron Robert Dudman Glenn Earley Cleota Featherlin Helen Foulke Mary Gift Lola Hay William Higgins William Holmes Meredith Hoyle Vivian Kline Mary Kruse Agnes Kruse Mary McElvain Dallas Millard Delbert Millard Merlin Morrow Juanita Morrow Cecilia Mjers 10 B Leslie Frowein Tom Gilchrist Max HainUne Ada Hare Wilma Jennings Evelyn King Beulah Knight Ruth Lemmer Joseph McGann Ervin Maguire Kennedy Mason John Melvin Helen Miller Irene Miner Ruby Nail Harold Parks Frieda Plassmen Fern Rich Evelyn Savage Eva Shores Ivan Sowers Dean Thompson Leslie Tipton Florenne Towle Lois Tyler Thelma White Claudia Willey Bernice Ya.rd Dorothy Nelson Reuel O’Harra Nelda Popcnhager Bessie Riden Lorraine Roll Zella Shryack Margaret Snyder Helen Stewart Ruby Thompson Florence Thonandei Ruth Wells Mabel Wilhelm Kenneth Yeast Carroll Yeast Elmyra Morrell Page Fifty-nine A Counsel Though the days and nights seem weary. E’en though the hours seem long, I am sure you’ll not be happy When you’re far from this carefree throng. If the teacher assigns you problems. Which you believe you cannot get. Just remember, that in later years. There will be many a worse one yet. If the Seniors treat you badly. Please keep this thing in view. That in another year or so, Ytou’ll be a senior too. So, always study hard and long. Work both your hands and brain. Get all you can from your Soph’more year. For you'll never come back again. By Ruel O'Harra. Histonj of the Sophomore Class r In 1922, the largest Freshman class on record entered Macomb High School. These Freshmen were different from most ’’Freshies”. The class was remarkably intelligent. Other students in the first year of High School are usually considered “Green Horns” but the class of ’25 was an exception to this rule. During this year a plan was suggested that the members of the class pay ten cents each month so that when we become Juniors we would have money enough for the Junior-Senior Banquet. This vote was passed by a majority. The only other events which took place that year, worthy of notice, were two skating parties, whose puipose was to entertain the class. During the first semester of the second year, the officers elected were: President. Verl Lutz; Vice President, Patricia Roark; Secretary and Treasurer. Maxine Butterfield. Those elected the second half of the year were: President, Helen Stewart: Vice President, Kennedy Mason; Secretary and Treasurer, Florence Arrasmith. Another skating party was the only event of the first semester as far as parties are concerned. We are looking forward to the time when we will be members of the upper classes and have an actual part in the school activities. By Helen Stexvarl Page Sixty Page Si,rty- Page Sixty-two Freshman Class Officers President................................................John McCants Vice President.........................................Eugene Russell Secretary-Treasurer .............................Arthur Gray FRESHMEN CLASS ADVISORS Miss Zwemer Mrs. Hunger ford Freshman Class Andrew Allison Dorothy Arnold Donald Auglur Iva Bainter Albert Billings Catherine Blackstone Leah Blodgett Wilbur Boyle Maurice Bridgewater Edward Burke Elizabeth Butcher Mildred Butterfield Clarence Caldwell Elton Carlile Mildred Curless Anna Mae Dansart Catherine Dawson Maxine Dill John Fisher Lloyd Frowein David Gallegher Irma Gamage Mary Gamage Gail Goodridge Arthur Gray Francis Greeley Jeanette Griffin Keith Hampton Homer Haulk Lucille Allison Marion Allison Lena Bainter Iva Bartley Frank Bastable Bessie Bec.k Harley Bland Faye Boyd Pauline Butterfie'd Wilburn Clingon Maurice Cole Irene Crickett Paul Curtis Josephine Dansart Kenneth Dill Dorothy Edwards Page Sixty-four Freshman Class Roll 9 B Sarah Hendee Margerite McKee Da'e Hendrickson Orval Martin Lucile Hodges Ethel Mason Ellen Holdcraft Martha Moss Lois Howd Olaf Pendell Mildred Huber Flora Pointer Howard Inman Bessie Porter Maude Jack Dwight Popenhage- John Jones Hi'da Roth William Kelleher Eulalia Ruebush Charles Kelly Florence Scuddei Courtney Kepler Delbert Smith Francis Kirch Floyd Stephens Mary Koontz Don Terrill Wilbur Kugler Max Thompson Orval Lance Gladys Van Metei Irene Lance Beryl Watson Evelyn Lauderback Gladys WHch Marvin Leighty James Whalen Vera Leighty Rolland Wilcox Otho Lester Albert Wilson Carl Lundberg Burnice Wi'son Howard McCalley Nellie Well Bertie McCants Franklin Woll John McCants Edward Woods Dean McDonald Elmo Woolam Kellie McKee 9 A Raymond Yette' Francis Young Bernice Zeiner Bernice Foster Viva Murphy James Gumbart Dorothy Price Wayne Hainline Mona Ringer Vern Haulk Verbeda Roberts Bernice Herche Joseph Roley Annamae Hicks Eugene Russell Janet Louise Hicks Nellie Smithers Everett Hodges Eva Sprague Bertha James Howard Spring Dorothy James William Standard Hazel Logan Edith Stroup Laura Logan Orma Swisegood Mary Lovell Elizabeth Tregallij Francis McGan Ralph Va'entine Harvey McMillan Winifred Webb Ruth Moon Mary Whipple Page Sixty-five Freshman Poem Here's to the Freshmen, ninth graders, you know. Who are sometimes inclined to be stupid and slow The Seniors treat us with disdain and scorn. Which causes our spirits to be drooped and forlorn;— But when the old High School gets in a pinch, The Freshmen are called upon, that is a cinch; We are just beginners, and it all is quite new. Yet we’ll probably know more, when we are through;— Some treat us with sympathy, some with abuse. But our upper classmates, for us have no use; This all seems terrible, yet, take this hunch. That after all, the Freshmen are a mighty fine bunch. By Eugene Russell Freshman Class History This year’s Freshman Class is certainly an exception, for even the Sophomores notice us! Though we are not as green as the former Freshiies, we are somewhat shy and, judging from the class officers, who are unanimous males, we do not believe in equal suffrage. Our social events began when we gave our first class party, which was a great success. It was planned for a roller skating affair, but really double amusement was provided because of the fun of wading deep snowdrifts in order to reach the rink. On'y one flaw has been found in our career so far, and that is our quiet (?) class meetings. We certainly show our childhood traits in those meetings by forgetting all parlimentary forms. Thus far, Mrs. Hungerford and Miss Zwemer. our class advisors, have done remarkably well in their efforts to subdue us. As yet we have had but little chance to prove our worth, but some day we'll be Seniors, then I guess they’ll all sit up and take notice; for we started out one hundred and forty-eight strong, are still going”, and expect to have a glorious finish. Hail to the Senior Class of '26. By Dorothy Arnold. VN -A f v Jv ■m, . 9 wi V - v r h w _ - r f Jfr« • . AT 0 j ‘«P'.r 2S’V ' +t r . %.■ V I Y ,m 9 ■k t.A r ,’ V-c ' } ': - '?f. V • ,J f - — , V Page Sijrty-exgh t Little, but Oh, Myll It was a sweltering day in July. On a very dusty road stood a small car that is almost instantly recognized by anyone. On his back in the dust lay Mr. Jiggs talking to himself, while his wife sat in the back seat trying to hold her parasol and both her ears at the same time. He finally came out sweating and besmeared with oil. He opened the hood and looked into the mysterious and baffling machinery of his new Ford. His wife looked on wearily while he tested all the spark plugs, unscrewed screws and tightened them uu again. My dear”, said Mr. Jiggs, I'm afraid that some of the cylinders are missing. You had better get out and sit in the shade. Well, why don’t you go back and look for them, we couldn't ha e dropped them back there very far,” Mrs. Jiggs offered this good advice. Her husband gave a grunt of disgust and looked at the shiny little car disapprovingly. After three hours wait, during which Jiggs tinkered with the car and ga e vent to his feebngs, a car came by. The driver got out and looked at the car, then h; threw back his head and laughed. Mrs. Jiggs at once became interested but she could not hear what the man said. Then he poured some gasoline into the empty tank. Soon after the little car was turned homeward. “What was the matter with the car? inquired Mrs. Jiggs, but her husband only murmured a few words under his breath which she could not hear. When they reached home their son met them at the door of the garage. “Where on earth have you been?” he asked when they had climbed out stiffly and slammed the tin doors four or five times. “Your father and I have been enjoying the beautiful country scenfry. At least I have, as for your father, you can see what he has been doing, said his exasperated mother. Jack smothered a laugh and said to his father. May I have the car this afternoon? I want to take Helen for a ride.” Yes, take it and keep it, if you want it.” Thus Jack became the possessor of the Ford. When he went to ask Helen Moore. the girl who lived next door, to go, he had to caM se- eral times and when she came out she said, “Oh Jack. I’m so sorry but I promised Harold to go riding in his new roadster.” Jack looked very disappointed but he smiled and said that he would ask her to go some other time. He watched Helen ride away with Harold Roberts in his high powered, expensive little car. He now realized that he wanted Helen to ride with him always and never ride with anyone else. Huge Si.rty-nine Almost every time he asked Helen to go after that, she had already promised Haro'd. One day he met Harold on the street and he as'.ed him to come into a drug store with him. Jack began at once, See here. Harold. I have a proposition for you. Will you race with me from here to New Orleans in your roadster and I in my hord? But. listen, before you decide, the winner will have the privilege of calling on Helen and of taking her riding, but the loser will ha e to keep away from her. Will you lace? Harold thought for a few minutes, then confident that he could win he said, Its a go. Jack, I’ll do it.” By August both boys were ready. Helen had been told about the race but not of her part in it. Mr. Jiggs was almost as excitd as his son. His wife often heard him let out little exclamations of pride as he saw Jack working over the car. The day of the race finally came. Jack's little Ford had taken on the appearance of a racer. It was tuned up to a place where it was as near perfect as it could be. Harold's car had also been changed to a racer, but on account of its high power, he did not think that it was necessary to spend all of his pleasant afternoons in a hot garage. Nearly all of the town was there to see them start. Harold shot ahead of the small car and left a cloud of dust. Jack did not appear to be the least disturbed by this but kept on with a steady speed for many miles. He saw nothing of Harold's car. but in one town where he stopped to get more gaso'inc and change the tires, he learned that Harold was only two hours ahead of him For he had been delayed by a puncture. At each town Jack found that he was gaining a few minutes. Fifty miles out of New Orleans, he stopped at a small town where he was to prepare for the last stretch, where he would ha e to put all his speed, he learned that Harold had not passed through yet He was very excited but was troubled because he had not passed Harold on the road and he was afraid that he might have met with some accident. Jack urged the little car forward to its fastest speed and finally reached New Orleans, and the goal where they were to stop. When he stopped, Helen and his father and mother rushed to him and congratulated him on his victory. But he had eyes only for Helen, who looked very glad. Two hours later Harold came in, in another car. His car had broken down and they had not been able to bring it in. That night Jack said. Helen are you glad that I won or would you rather have had Harold win?” Jack, I always wanted you to win in everything.” Jick paused and flushed, then he said. Helen, do you suppose I could win you? A few months later Mr. Jiggs stood looking at the small dusty racer. He sighed, then smiled and muttered, Little, but oh my. Page Seventy Mij Adventure IDith Qhosters The founder of the Ghoster Society is unknown. However to this anonymous person a great deal of credit should be given for both his originality and ingenuity. I, a green college freshman, was attending the first informal party of the year. I was feeling very much like a “square peg in a round hole , and to add to my discomfort most of the people were dancing, but, having always lived in a small town which considered dancing a crime, I was therefore very much out of place. Suddenly my name was called. I was wanted in the adjoining room. I wondered how they happened to call me, what they wanted and how I should act. 1 was very excited but tried to pretend as if it were a casual matter to have it announced that I was wanted. Surely I was becoming known. Once in our little town at home I had been in a home talent play and my parents said I did unusually well, although other people didn't say much about it, but I knew they wished they could have done as well. I walked across the floor with all the dignity I could assume, which was rather impaired due to the extreme caution I had to use to keep my equilibrium. I was met at the doorway by a serious looking person who ushered me into a very dark room. I could dim'y discern the forms of four persons seated on a long bench. I was told to sit down facing these people. The dark room suddenly roused my suspicion, so I felt on the bottom of the chair to be sure that there were no pins or tacks. They told me that this was nothing funny at all, but that I had been summoned here for a very important reason. These people said they were the executive board of the Ghosters. The puipose of this organization was to fight the Ku Klux Klan. The society had not done much up to this time because they needed more of the right kind of members, people who were very intelligent and could be relied upon. Two things were required of a p� erson before he could become a member. First there must be absolute formal order on the part of the applicant while in this room, because the affair was very serious. Second, the applicant must answer truthfully to all questions asked, as this was a test to find out if the applicant could be relied on. I readily promised to do these things as the society really needed my assistance. The person to the right started the questionnaire. Your full name, please, Mr. Nutt.” “Ima Chest Nutt.” “A very good name, very good, it shows strength.” I drew myself up an inch or so and then he continued solemnly: Your age?” Twenty years, and—and—well. I’ll be twenty-one the thirtieth of March.” Page Seventy-one lust the right age, my man. Just what we’re looking for and what color do you prefer to wear?” Now I just don't know. I like light green but mother likes to have me wear purple, so I really can’t say.” “Very well, we’ll record both of them. Are you opposed to the Klan? Yes, yes. I’m very opposed to it. I don’t know exact'y what they do, but anyway I know I’d be opposite to it even if I did know, but knowing what I know—” “Fine! Unusually good. How brilliant. What was your average grade in High School? I can’t say, but I didn’t get grades that made me valedictorian. What size shoes do you wear? I always get the largest they have, and they re too small. But now Sally Perkins says that once she saw a person who wore larger ones. “That isn't half large now, really. I am now through with my part of the questioning. The lady to the left will continue. Were you ever in love?” “Why—er—must I tell?” Yes, you must answer truthfully.” “All right then. Yes, I have been in love. You see back home all of the girls were very attentive to me, but I liked Sally Perkins the best. “Mr. Nutt, why did you prefer Miss Perkins?” “Sally always wore such pretty clothes, red, green, yellow, orange, and purple. Am I to understand that you preferred her to all other girls because she wore pretty clothes? “Not exactly, but she didn’t use any powder or paint even if she did have freckles.” Mr. Nutt, I understand you to say that you used to love her. Why have your feelings changed?” “She didn’t like it because I took Maria Jones home from prayer-meeting one night. Sally wasn't there or of course I’d have taken her. I told her I could get plenty of girls to go with and if she didn’t want to go with me I was certain that I didn t care. Rea'ly, Mr. Nutt, you might have broken her heart. “Well, I was sorry, because there never can be anyone else like her, but she won t believe me and I can’t go around carrying a broken heart on my sleeve forever. Did you ever kiss this girl? No. I didn’t; I’d have been scared to because Sally has a temper, but I'd have liked to. Page Seventy-two Now, due to a shortage of time we will vote on whether or not you are eligible to become a Ghoster.” After considerable deliberation they finally returned with this message. We now pronounce you a Ghoster. When you entered this room we reques'ed you to answer truthfully to the questions we asked—” And before more could be said they burst into an uproarious laughter. I followed their example and laughed also, but I didn’t see anything funny. All the next day 1 wondered about that mysterious joke. What had been said just before? Something about only answering truthfully. However the solution did not come until I was in the Chemistry class. “Only answer truthfully”, the words kept ringing in my ears. Then I burst into laughter. What a fool I had been. Some one at the other side of the room glanced from an unsolved Chemistry problem, with a great deal of disgust. “Ump—That must be an English walnut. I wondered if he knew what truth there had been in his words, I seemed to recognize his voice. The very idea! How could I have forgotten it? That voice belonged to a member of the executive board. And again I repeated as I picked up my book, “what a fool I have been! Why, I'll write Sally and tell her so.” And I did. Page Seventy-three The Freshman's Turn “Hi there, Freshie! Hey, come on over!” At the first call, Harold Walker, a Freshman in Garfield College, turned toward his tormenters and slowly walked over to them. “Where ya going? asked one of the fellows. Why, I’m going down town, Harold answered. “And why, pray, innocent Freshman, should you go down town? asked another of the gang. “Oh. I thought I'd go down to Leseure’s for a while”, replied Walker, starting to move away. Wh-a-at! Going to Leseures? Horrible! Shocking! Impossible! exclaimed the horrified Sophs in a chorus. What is the wor'd coming to, that a soft Freshman should ling r around a cigar store with a wooden Indian. “Well, I don’t think you had bett r go this afternoon,” said the leader, for it will be far more ele ating to accompany us, so come along.” With that one of the fellows took him by the arm and led him along. He was not very much surprised at what he experienced that afternoon, as he had been expecting it to happen sooner or later. Harold will never forget that afternoon’s entertainment. First, they made him climb a steel pole which stood on the campus, and make a speech while holding on with one hand. Next they made him and several other Freshmen in distress, have a peanut race down the cement sidewalk in front of the home of one of the professors. As everyone probab'y knews, it is rather hard to push a peanut at any speed with your nose, and you may understand the difficulty Harold had in attaining any high rate of speed. After this they took him around to se- eral professors’ houses, where he was asked to sing. He was not received very coidially at any of the houses, and as Harold’s voice showed lack of training, he was glad when the singing stunt was o er. Later in the afternoon he was taken with several other Freshmen, out in the country in a large auto-truck. Here they were let out and allowed to walk back. It was rather dark when they returned, as unfortunately they had not had the opportunity of get'ing a ride. Harold was hoping that his share of the hazing was over, but the boys informed him that they had saved the best stunt until the last. The Sophs took Harold to a strange girl’s house and forced him to call on her. As Harold slowly climbed the steps, the Sophs grouped themselves across the street, in high glee at the prospect of seeing him soon leave the house projected by the toe of the butler's boot, but they waited in vain. They waited five, ten. fifteen minutes and no Harold. Impatient'y the Sophs waited an hour and finally decided he had slipped away without seeing him. Studies compelling them to return to their hall, they turned slowly toward the campus vowing vengeance on Harold's head. iM 1 Page Seventy-four But Harold, where was he? As he walked up the front steps, his heart pounded and his knees shook together, for he did not exactly relish calling on a strange girl. He finally took out his watch, and finding it rather early to be calling on a strange young lady, decided that he would sit down in a large wicker chair which was very convenient'y placed in obscurity from the on-lookers across the street and waited until he frit more confident in himself. He had thought that the Sophs, standing across the street awaiting his return, would probably grow tired and leave. He took out his watch again, and seeing that he had waited over a half an hour and that the boys were still waiting for him, decided to knock at the door, as he feared they might discover him on the porch. He knocked boldly at the door, and giving his card to the butler, he stepp?d inside, waiting fearfully for an answer. Soon the butler returned, saying that Miss Wells would see him, and Harold immediately followed him to the library. Harold, feeling terribly out of place in his school clothes, which were now much besmattered with mud from walking in from the country, sat down rather gingerly, hoping that Miss Wells might be a crabbed old maid, or at least high-tempered, as he wished the meeting to be as short as possible. As he soliloquized, he slowly rose and walked to the window. The first thing Harold saw as he gazed out the window, was his tormentors waiting expectantly under the street-light for his reappearance. He was glad that he had entered the house, as the Sophs were turning toward the campus and at their present position, they could have seen him plainly had he been sitting on the porch. “Gee,” he thought, I wonder what they will do next? “How do you do, Mr. Walker,” said a cool, sweet voice, and he whirled suddenly to surprise a vision standing before him. What-er-well-hello, Jane. By George, that s right, you did say you were coming here for the winter. Well, what luck,” exclaimed poor Harold as he walked over and shook hands. Why-er-what do you mean? I don't understand! Didn't you come here with the intentions of making me a call?” It was Jane’s turn to look surprised. “Why-yes, yes-certainly, but I didn’t know that you lived here, that is, I—I. oh, hang it all. I’ll tell you! You see I'm just a Freshman, and a bunch of Sophs caught me out here and they sent me here to make a call as they thought, on a stranger, but— by jove! That’s a good one on them. I’ve hung it on them right this time.” Page Seventy-five “You mean, we have. said Jane, “for if you get unruly, I shall have to deliver yo« to the tender mrreies of the Sophs. Come, I want you to meet Aunt Sue. You have heaid me speak of her often. I’m sure. When they returned to the library, they immediately fell into telling each other their recent experiences. They discussed their plans for the coming winter, eagerly desirous for the social season in this little co'lege world. Harold becam? so interested in their conversation that he completely forget the Sophs and his tiresome and humiliating experiences in the afternoon. Jane Wells was the room-mate of Harold’s sister in College, but she had been forced on account of her health to go north for the winter, and as luck would have it she stopped in this small college town with her aunt, entirely unaware of Harold’s immediate nearness. l.ate in the evening, when Harold finally forced himself to leave, he did so with Jane’s earnest request to “call soon ringing in his ears, and as he turned on to the campus, seeing some Sophs not far away, he defiantly whistled, “I’ve Got Myself a Girl, That’s All. By Dorothy Larvyer Page Sevevty- ix IDe Freshmen of '2 3 The Freshmen may be little And the Freshman may be small. But if twasn’t for the Freshmen There’d be no school a’tall. They say we’re fat and homely. Bow-legged and pigeon-toed But if ’twasn’t for the Freshmen There’d be no school to hold. The Sophomores say we’re brassy. And the Juniors say we’re sassy; But if ’twasn’t for the Freshmen There’d none of ’em be classy. Why the Seniors they were Freshmen And fat and ugly too, So if twasn’t for the Freshmen What would the Seniors do? By Nellie Smilhers. Hi d Lines From Why, its study and its study All the day and in the night. Every time I turn around Its study left and right. I study through the morning I study noon and night, I fear before I’m through with it My brain will be a fright. A Sophomore” Oh, its History and its English, They are very hard for me. But when it comes to Caesar, Then its harder yet you see. I don’t see how the teachers Put so much into their head; I will never know a tenth as much, If I study till I’m dead. By Helen Miller.. . I Vr t r] -IT c 4f A « r 4 .fc v. 9 Foot ball Page Seventy-eigh t Dr. IP e c h Dr. Welch deserves a place of honor in High School athletics. He has donated his services and has been a faithful follower of the athletic contests. Through football and basketball seasons he has been present when necessity demanded. Not only has he administered aid on the field but after the game has been forgotten, he attends the injured until they recuperate. We wish to thank him for everything he has done in the many years that he has rendered his services to the Macomb High School. ‘age Seventy-nine Atliletic Board of Control A motion was made and accepted by the School Board, that th re should be a Board of Control in the High School to handle all athletic affairs. In accordance to this a meeting was ca'led for all persons in High School who were interested in athletic activities. This suggestion was accepted by them and the business of selecting members began. This board is composed of five members: the Superintendent of Schools, the Principal, the Athletic Coach, and two pupils from the student body. The work of this Board has consisted in arranging and approving schedules and adopting uniform requirements for the earning of letters in football, basketball and track. They should be gi’ en a great deal of credit as they have helped obtain a higher standard for better and cleaner ath'etics in High School. Coach Wilson came to us from Lombard College, where he received his training as an athletic coach. This is the first time in the history of Macomb High School that the team has gone through its entire football schedule without defeat and in addition, has won its post season game with the champions of the “B division of Chicago. Curly” Wilson has been with us for the past three years and he deserves credit for the way in which he has built up the athletic department. His success consists in his ability to handle men and keep harmony throughout his work. His ability has won him a great deal of favorable comment from the public. It is the school s ardent wish that Curly will be at his position again next year. Page Flighty-one EDWARD DURR. CAPTAIN—FULL BACK “Bud”, playing his third year as full back showed excellent executive ability and led our orange and black through the most successful season in the history of our school. Wi'h his knowledge of football and his sty'e of playing, he was a hard man to stop and could be relied upon for five or six yards whenever needed. He will be with us one more year. DONALD COATS CAPTAIN ELECT TACKLE In his position he played a hard consistent game, getting many tackles before the man got started. “Coatsie cou'd always be relied upon to have a wide hole on his side of the line and was responsible for many big gains that were made. He made the all-con f-rence t am and has one more year to fight for the orange and black. OTTO PECK—GUARD “Peck p'aying his fourth and last year of football for the orange and black, showed remarkable skill at his position and was always a worry to his opponent. Although light for a guard, he cou'd always be depended upon to do his duty. He starred in the Quincy Game. Page Eighty-two CLARENCE MURPHY—QUARTER BACK “Murph” was undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks ever turned out at M. H. S. He showed great head work in every game and aside from being a reliable man in carrying the ball, was one of the best place kickcs in the state, having a record unequaled by any prep player. He demonstrated his ability by deciding the Rock Is'and, Carthage. Peoria Manual, Quincy, and Marshal High games. He was picked as captain and quarterback of the Mississipoi Valley Conference all-star team. “Clenny” graduates this year and his loss will be greatly felt. PAUL SPAHR—HALF BACK Regardless of his sma'l stature, ‘‘Speed was a hard lighting player with a determination that never slack ened by any obstacle. His ability to pick the holes and break up interference made him a valuable man on the team. He graduates this year. HAROLD STURM—TACKLE Although handicapped by injuries received early in the season, he was a great asset to our line. He was a speedy man, a sure tackier and had an old determination never to quit fighting. Sturm has one more year with the orange and black. Page Eighty-three WILLIAM BAILEY CENTER Bill was a very va'uable man in the line and was a constant worry to his opponents. His accuracy in passing was a great assistance to the ground gainers. “Bailey” has two more years of competition. JOHN MONROE-END Hailing from Monmouth and playing his initial year of football, he displayed a quali’y that would do credit to a veteran. He was constantly following the ball and possessed a skillful way of “hooking passes. He has two more years with us. GLENN HOUCHENS HALF BACK Being a fast man, he was very valuable on the offense, and on the defense he shewed up by his hard tackling. F.nd runs were his specialty and he was responsible for many long gains during the season. He has three more y:ars in which to fight for old M. H. S. Page Eighty-four JAMES RODGERS—END “Jimmie had a tendency of keeping his eye on the ball and also a peculiar way of picking passes out of the air for long gains. His offensive playing will make him a valuable man next year. JOHN McCANTS—GUARD Playing his first year of football, he was one that could be depended upon to open up a hole when a few yards were needed. He will undoubtedly develop into a star in the next three years in which he has to play. ROY TERRY—SUB. Whenever a position was to be filled, “Terry” could be called upon and would do credit to the team by his fighting which never ended until the last whistle was blown. This is the last year he will be able to play for the orange and black eleven. Page Eiglity-five WILBUR REYNOLDS—SUB Zcokie won his letter this year by playing a steady and consistent gam whenever he had an opportunity o show us his ability. With one more year to play, he will be a aluable man to the team. TOM GILCHRIST—SUB Although small, “Gil!ie” was speedy and a very hard tackier. He won his letter by playing three-quarters of the Marshall High game, where his defense was the feature of the game. He has two more years. FRANCIS THOMAS—TRAINER Sam” was a big help to our team by giving his services and his knowledge of football to the second team, who in turn did all in their power to make the year a success. While cn the trips he could not do too much for the fellows and they all appreciate it to the fullest extent. Page Eighty-six Summari] of Qames 1. M. H. S. 3 VS. ROCK ISLAND 0 In the first game of the season Macomb battled with Rock Island three-quarters and part of the fourth, neither team scoring. Our team worked the ball in kicking distance and Murphy kicked a forty-two yard place kick for our three points. Monroe played a wonderful game on defense. Although there were no outstanding stars, the whole team played as one man. Macomb did not call time once, while Rock Island made eleven substitutions, which shows that our team was in excellent condition. 2. M. H. S. 3 vs. CARTHAGE 0 By defeating Carthage. Macomb won its first conference game. Murphy kicked a place kick in the third quarter for Macomb’s three points. Our team gained enough ground for three or four touchdowns, but did not have the push to put it over. Our off tackle smashes was the greatest feature of the game. 3. M. H. S. 0 VS. KEOKUK 0 A.fter fighting eleven men, referee, headlinesman and umpire, and after playing on a plowed field, soaked with rain, making our place kicking impossible, Macomb and Keokuk battled to a scoreless tie. 4. M. H. S. 13 vs. PEORIA MANUAL 6 Macomb Hi was scored upon for the first time due to a fumble. This was one of our hardest fought games and although Manual out-weighed us about ten pounds to a man, came out victorious. Murphy kicked a fifty yard place kick and also a twenty-five yard one. In this game Houchens made our first touchdown of the season. 5. M. H. S. 83 VS. ROTE ACADEMY. JACKSONVILLE, 6 Macomb Hi humbled Rote Academy to an 83 to 6 score. All through the game our fellows showed great speed and pretty team work was displayed at all times. Page Eighty-seven 6. M. H. S. 13 vs. QUINCY 7 In one of the season's most exciting and hard fought games, M. H. S. defeated Quinry I 3 to 7. In the first five minutes of play we took the ba'I down to the one yard line and there Spahr took it over. The remaining scores were made by Murphy, star kicker of M. H. S., his toe deciding the game. At times Macomb’s defense was poor, but it showed what it could do by holding Quincy for four downs on the one yard line. 7. M. H. S. 25 VS. MONMOUTH 0 M. H. S. defeated Monmouth on a field covered with mud and water. Houchens made two long runs for touchdowns, Monroe intercepted a pass and ran for a touchdown. Bail- y picked up a fumble and ran 30 yards for another. Macomb's goal was never threatened, Monmouth being clearly outclassed in all departments of the game. 8. M. H. S. 24 vs. GALESBURG 0 Macomb defeated Galesburg with little trouble. If the field had not been slippery, the score would ha1 e been much larger. Passes wi re a feature of the game. In this game the line worked well and they should receive the glory for the victory. 9. M. H. S. 86 vs. KEWANEE 0 On “Turkey Day” Macomb took Kewanee into camp with an 86 to 0 score. From the kickoff it could easily be seen that Macomb would have the edge on the “Big Sweeds . Houchens made a beautiful touchdown when he ran the ball back from the kickoff. 10. M. H. S. 9 VS. MARSHALL 6 Macomb defeated Marshall Hi of Chicago in one of the best games ever witnessed on the Hil'top gridiron. Macomb made the first touchdown in the first two minutes of play when Houchens took the ball around left end for fifteen yards and a touchdown. Durr was taken out with a sprained ankle, in the first quarter and after this our team was badly handicapped. The half ended 6 to 6. Coming back in the second half. Macomb fought desperately, but were not able to make a touchdown. In the fourth quarter the tie was broken by a beautiful 47 yard place-kick by Murphy, and the game was won. 9 to 6. In this game every one on the team deserves credit for the wonderful playing that they showed. Page Eighty-eight High School Yells!! IDendell Lackens Lucille UJhite M—H—S Rah! Rah! Rah! M—H—S Rah! Rah! Rah! M —H—S Rah! Rah! Rah! M — H—S Rah! Rah! Rah! Harum Scarum rickety rack Hear ’em cheer ’em orange and black Kick’em a-la Kick’em a-la Macomb High School Rah! Rah! Rah! M—H—S Rah-h-h-h! Rickety boom! Rah Rah! Rickety boom! Rah Rah! Who rah! Who rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yea Macomb! Yea Macomb! M-a-c-o-m-b Macomb! Whistle Yell Boom! ! ! Macomb! What’s the matter with the team They’re all right Who’s all right Team They are, they are, they are all right. Who’s all right Team. Mac rah rah Omb rah rah Who rah. We rah Macomb High rah rah. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Macomb fight! Macomb fight! Macomb fight! Al a Vevo A1 a Vivo Al a Vivo vivo Vum, Boom get a rat trap Bigger than a cat trap Boom get a cat trap Bigger than a rat trap Vevo Vivo sis boom ba Macomb High School Rah. Rah, Rah. Colonel Cootie Andy Gump We’ve got — On the stump Oh Min. Who are, who are, who are we We are, we are, we are we Macomb—See. Page Eighty-nine Basket B a Page Ninety CAPT. CLARENCE MURPHY GUARD Murph” played his third and last year with the H. S., playing a wonderful game in both defense and offinse. He was a guard who could not be excelled. In both District and Teach ers College Invitational Tournament, he made the all star teams, being Captain of the District team. His loss next year will mean a vacancy whi h will be very hard to fill. CAPTAIN ELECT WILLIAM HELMS CENTER “Bill’ was a man who could be sent in at any minute of play and whoa'ould make his share of baskets. He is our captain next year and we hcpehe will lead his team through a success ful season. PAUL SPAHR—FORWARD “Speed” was one of the fastest players that M. H. S. has ever turned out because of his good eye for bas :ets, he made his share. He showed up well in the W. I. S. T. C. Tournament and because of this he made the ?e-cnd all star team. This is his last year. Page Ninety-one DONALD COATS—FORWARD Here is a man who was always in the game, p'aying consistency and very h; rd. H is a heady player and to he relied upon to make a basket when needed. He has one more semester. JAMES RODGERS GUARD Jimmie” played back guard and was a worry to his opponent because cn defense he was a demon, and on affense he wou'd slip in a basket when least expreted. He has one more semester. LAURENCE CURTIS CENTER Larry played in the pivot position and in the District Tournament he played some wonderful games. H? graduates this year and his position will be hard to fill. Page Ninety-two Because of being handicapped by a sprained ankle in football, “Bud was out of the game the first part of the basketball season, but soon developed into a valuable man and when Spahr finished the forward position, Durr filled that position to perfection. He has one more semester. “Lutz was a very fast man and when sent in to play always did fine work and wonderful basket shooting. He has one more year and should be a valuable man for M. H. S. next year. Summaru of Qames M. H. S. vs. ALUMNI The first game of the season was with the Alumni and in this game Coach Wilson found out the weak points about his team. After we won by a score of 55 to 42, it showed that our team was very weak on the defense and could be improved before the end of the season. M. H. S. VS. ABINGDON Abingdon came to Macomb with a fast little team and rolled up a score in the first thiee minutes of play that looked as though we were going down in defeat, but our boys soon got started and we came out in the lead with the score of 20 to 15. h'a ye Ninety-three M. H. S. vs. GALESBURG I lif team journeyed to Ga'esburg and played one of the most exciting games ever seen cn the floor. I he score was close during every minute of play and the game was nobody's until our team got its stride in the last few seconds and won by a score of 22 to 20. M. H. S. vs. MONMOUTH I he night after playing Ga'es urg we played at Monmouth in a game that was fast only at times. It showed that our fellows had endurance, having won from Galesburg on one n.ght and from Monmouth the next night by a score of 27 to 14. M. H. S. VS. ACADEMY From the first of the s-ason our fellows had been looking forward to this game. The laigest crowd that ever attended a bas'etball game in Macomb saw Academy go down in defeat by a score of 2 I to 16. The game was close during every minute of play and when the final whistle was sounded another victory was added to our success. M. H. S. vs. KEOKUK Our team journeyed to Keokuk and there they were defeated 28 to 20. This was du� to poor playing and the condition our fellows were in. This gave Keokuk the lead in the M. V. C. M. H. S. vs. FT. MADISON From Keokuk they went to Ft. Madison where they came back to their old style of basketball and easily defeated Madison by a margin of 37 to 16. M. H. S. vs. PITTSFIELD Pittsfield came here with good intentions but the y were soon changed when we down.d them with the large score of 71 to 12. Pittsfield’s game gave us another conference victory. M. H. S. vs. ABINGDON This was another good practice game for us. Our team was going fine and we gathered 50 points whi’e they were scoring 21. M. H. S. VS. ACADEMY This being our second game with the Academy, was considered a wonderful game because of the close playing. Our team had the same Old Fight that it has always shown, and with every man doing his best, we ran away with them by a score of 37 to 2 1. M. H. S. VS. PEORIA MANUAL Peoria came to Macomb with one of the fastest teams seen in this part of the state. They had wonderful team work and were good basket shooters. In the first quarter they took our fellows off their feet, and piled up a score that we could not overcome. The game ended 35 to 30 in favor of Peoria. W. I. S. T. C. TOURNAMENT Macomb was rated as the winner of the tournament but in its first game was defeated my P oria Central, the score being 27 to 26. Peoria then had a clear schedule to the end of the tournament and won with ease. Our team took its place on the losers schedule” and won third place. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT In this tournament Macomb, according to the dope, should have gone through their schedule with ease. The first two games we won by large scores. The third team we p'ayed was Avon and because our team was in poor condition we lost by a score of 1 8 to 10. We were then scheduled to play the Academy for third place and piled up a score of 29 to 24. Captain Murphy was made Captain and guard of the first all star team. Page Ninety-four IJ e 11 si TJ e 11 s 1 NINE RAHS Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! High School! High School! High School! Who? High School! Who? High School! High School! High School! Ki yi! Ki yi! Ki yippity Ki yi! We’re the kids from Macomb High Will we win? Well I guess Macomb High Yes! Yes! Yes! Hol-a-ba-loo! Rah Rah! Hol-a-ba-loo! Rah Rah! Hoo-Rah! Hoo- Rah! Macomb High School Wahoo-Wah! Class Tournament The opening game of the tournament was played by the Freshmen and Sophomores, the Sophomores defeating the Freshmen by a score of I 3 to 7. In the second game of the evening, the Juniors and Seniors clashed, giving the Juniors a victory of 22 to 9. The Sophomores and Juniors then fought for class championship in a whirlwind game with a score of 1 9 to 13, making the Sophomores the High School champions. The letter men having been turned loose and the All Star tournament team having been picked, the All Stars accepted a challenge made by the Seniors. The game was carried on with great enthusiasm by the students as well as the teams. Although the All Stars were defeated, 42 to 21. they showed valuable material for M. H. S. next year. mm 1 1 Page Ninety-five Qirls1 Athletics Pape Ninety-six IPomen's Athletic Association Nineteen hundred and twenty-two is the first year in the history of M. H. S. that girls’ athletics have held a prominent position. This association is in reality a point system which gives every girl the opportunity of belonging, providing she obtains the required number of points. These points are made by participation in athletics, earh activity giving a specific number of points. They are given in hiking, basketball, golf, hockey, horseback riding, skating, and keeping the required training ru'es. By this method a greater incentive for participation and advancement of all branches of ath'etics has been added. The officers of this association are: President ............................................Patricia Roark Vice President................................................Gertrude Tiernan Secretary ..........................................Marian Arrasmi'h Treasurer........................................................Helen Hickman E. Durr, Assistant Athletic Editor Page Ninety-seven Hockey Qirls THE MEMBERS OF THE HOCKEY TEAM ARE: Eva Purdum Annamae Hicks Florene Bible Dorothy Arnold Genevieve Couch Geneva King Agnes Cruze Marion Arrasmith Lorraine Roll Mary Cruze Patricia Roark Helen Stuart Mi'dred Newell Maxine Dill Marie Bussert Martha Allison Doro'hy Lawyer Lucille White Ada Hare Vivian Scott Moma Ringer lanet Louise Hick? Maria Bartleson Mary Berry Lucile Portlock Wadia Murohy J'-well Adams Wanda Rush Ethel Miner GIRL’S HOCKEY TEAM The first hockey team was organized in September and all the girls who were interest-d were asked to join. By rigid practice and adherence to strict rules the team was able to win a hard fought battle against the W. I. S. T. C. team, played there. Owing to the inclement weather, the deciding game between both of the High School teams was postponed to some future dat“ in the spring. Credit should be given their captain Martha Allison, for her work in helping to put out a winning team. Page Ninety-eight Senior Basket Ball Center Side Center Forward Forward Guard Guard Maria Bartleson Dorothy Lawyei Helen Daily Helen Hickman Gertrude Tiernan (Capt.) Lucile Galaghei Geneva King Marion Arrasmith Although being defeated by the Juniors, the Senior team went to th’ir defeat with all their old fight and determination to win. As this is their last year they will be missed greatly by all. Junior Basket Ball The Junior team, playing a successful season, was proclaimed the winn-r of the championship tournament. This speedy little team is looking for new fields to conqu r. Center Martha Allison Mary Berry Side Center Esther Bowers Hildreth Bowers Forward Lucille White Forward Mildred Newell (Capt.) Guard Harriet GreTy Jewel1 Adams Guard Florene BiS'e h'di e A'i net I -nine Sophomore basket ball SOPHOMORE LINEUP Center Lorraine Roll Marie Bussert Side Center Helen Miller Mary Kruze Forward Eva Shores Florence 1 honander Forward Eva Purdum Patricia Roark (Capt.) Guard Lucile Portlock Guard Eve'yn King I he Sophomore team was organized after Christmas. As some of the girls had played together before, they started the season out in good shape and the team had a great chanc; of w.nning the tournam-nt. In their first game they defeated the Freshm n, 9 to 6, in an overtime gam-. They h'n played the Juniors for the championship, but were defeat’d. This defeat did net dampen their spirits, for they expect to come back next year with a greater determination to win. Freshman Basket Ball As this was their first y-ar on the t-am they were a little timid as to their ability so were defeated by the Sophomores. Their first experience over they are determined that n«xt year wi'l b? more successful for them. Center Nell Sm;thers Mi'dred Butterfield (Capt.) Side Center Flora Pointer Katherine Blac'-stone Forward 1 .uci'e Allison Pauline Butterfield Forward Ellen Ho'dcroft Katherine Dawson Ruth Moon Guard Maxine Dill Mildred Curless Guard Elizabeth Butcher Page One Hundred Hicjh School Tournament GAMES SENIOR vs. JUNIOR The first game of the season was played by the Senior and Junior teams. The Juniors played their usual style of Basketball, being in the lead all through the game. The Guarding was good on both teams, but by superior playing the Juniors won by a score of 20 to 11. FRESHMEN vs. SOPHOMORE The Freshmen and Sophomore teams showed their ability and fighting spirit in the second game of the season. The “Freshies were in the lead until the last quarter when the score was tied 6 to 6. A Freshman fouled and the Sophs made the free throw, ending with the score of 7 to 6. Both teams wanting the game to end with two points ahead, played overtime. The game ended with a final score of 9 to 7 in favor of the Sophomore team. SOPHOMORE vs. JUNIOR The final game for the championship was played by the Sophomores and Juniors. Playing a very fast game, the Juniors won by the large score of 29 to 7. The Sophs did not play up to their standard until the third quarter, Lucille White, playing a whirlwind game, scored many points for the Junior team. Club Great enthusiasm was shown by the girls when the hiking club was formed. As this was also one way in which to acquire points in the W. A. A., every girl did her best to make it a success. As the club was not formed until late in the season, they did not hike to as many places as they desired. Some of their hiking destinations were Bardolph, Bushnell, and Colchester. Miss Ullman, the gymnasium instructor, cannot be given too much credit for all the work she has done to make the girls’ athletics a success. Page One Hundred Two The Annual Committee At the beginning of the year, the publishing of the Spider Web was doubtful. 1 he question of obtaining enough money, so as to keep the class from constant worry, was the foremost thought of Mr. Freshwater concerning the annual. Gertrude Tiernan, Vivian Huston, Harold Sullivan, Fred Peck and John Senn were appointed by the faculty to raise $650, as starter money for the annual. This was rather an appalling sum to raise on short notice, and having to rely wholly upon the sale of subscriptions and ad ertisment space for this amount required much hard work to complete the task. The money was raised in a short while and with Mr. Freshwater’s consent, work was immediately started on the annual. Tage One Hundred Three M. H. S. Booster Club For the first time in M. H. S. history a club was organized to promote every high school acti ity and insure the success of our school undertakings both among the students and townspeople. The members of this club were selected by Mr. Freshwater and were chosen not only for their “pep and interest in high school activities, but also for their ability to interest others in our school undertakings. There are two representatives of each of the two lower classes and four representatives of each of the upper two classes. The members of the club are: Forrest Burnham Reuel O’Harra Dorothy Arnold Harold Sullivan Etheleen Durr Eva Purdum Geneva King Francis Thomas Wendell Lackens Gertrude Tiernan Ethel Miner Kenneth Lemmer The principal duties of the club are to sell and take tickets at the football and basketball games and other M. H. S. activities. On March the twentieth the play “A l a Mistake was given under the auspices of the Booster Club for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Too much credit can not be gi en the Booster Club for their efforts, which have done much to make our athletics and other activities the success which they have been. Paqe One Hundred Four Qirls’ Qlee Club The Girls’ Glee Club was organized last fall under the direction of Miss Rachel Griffith, director of music in the Macomb Schools. After several months of earnest work they made thrir first appearance before the public at the Farmers’ Institute, December fifteenth. They also presented two numbers at the High School Christinas program. Probably the most important event of the year for the G'ee Club was the Operetta ’’Melilotte”, which was presented at the joint recital of the Orchestra and Glee Club. The cast was as follows: Melilotte.....................................Bret a Blythe Turtle Woman...............................Maxine Butterfield Silver Dollar.........................Genevieve Woodworth Three ................................................Eulalia Rubush Si' er............................................Wanda Rush Quarters........................................Maxine Dill Silver Dime............................................Mabel Daily Frogs Financiers................................................. Vivian Huston Mildred Butterfield Maria Bartleson Fairy Spinners Fairy Chorus Ethel Miner Gladys VanMeter Myra Douglas Drrotbv Ne'son He'en Daily lanet I onise Hicks Fern Rich Eva Shores U_3 Page One Hundred Five The M. H. S. Orchestra has progressed greatly due to the unceasing efforts of Miss Rachel Griffith, its director. Shortly after school began it was reorganized and work was begun in earnest. During the course of the school year, they have appeared several times in chapel and at public entertainments. On the 22nd day of March the Orchestra and Glee Club gave a combined concert in the High School Assembly room. Other special occasions were the patriotic program in February, the Pageant in May, and the Junior and Senior class plays. A few of the numbers which have been rendered are: Moment Musical, by Shubert; Andante, from Fantasie Sonata, Beethoven: Soldiers March from Faust; Anitras Dance, Grieg: Pilgrim’s Chorus, Tannhauser; Simple Confessions, Thome; Andante, Largo, Handel. Page One Hundred Six Dramatics Dramatics have attained a more prominent place in the activities of Macomb High School this year than ever before. Under the direction of Miss Nina Stauffer, the Juniors presented “All On Account of Polly and the Seniors, “Home Came Ted” at the Illniois theatre. A three act comedy, “All A Mistake , was given for the benefit of the Athletic Association and several programs have been given on special occasions. Oratorical and declamatory contests were given in April, which revealed some unknown talent among the high school students. We are looking forward to next year for a much greater development in this department. Debatin For the first time in many years Debating Classes have been organized in M. H. S. under the capable instruction of Mr. Edwin Harris. There are approximately thirty members in the classes. A number of interesting debates have been given, one of which was held in the chapel on December 3, 1922. The subject for this debate was “Resolved, That the New Constitution of Illinois Should be Adopted. The affirmative was upheld by James McMillan, Francis Moon and Francis Thomas as representatives of the Junior class, while the representatives of the Senior class were Frank Hainline, Vivian Huston and Kenneth Lemmer. The debate showed very careful preparation and a thorough understanding of the question as a result of Mr. Harris’ efficient coaching. The judges decided in favor of the negative, two to one. Although the work was interrupted during the illness of Mr. Harris, it was resumed later in the year. It is the earnest hope of the debating classes that in the future more work will be done in this line. One Hundred Seven Page One Hundred Eight The Freshmen Class Part Friday evening, January the fifth, was the time decided by the “Freshies” for their first class party since their arrival at Macomb Hi. Before the party they discussed thoroughly, the question as to whether it should be a kid party or a masquerade ball, but finally compromised upon a skating party. At last the important evening was at hand, but with it, much to the Freshies’ disappointment, came a heavy snow storm. However about forty braved the storm and finally arrived, cold but safe, at their destination. A very excellent time was had by all who were able to be present, and at a late hour refreshments in the form of “Polar Bars” were served to all the kiddies. The Sophomore Class Party The “Sophs” chose a skating party for their first social event of the school year. The time decided upon was Friday evening, December 19. Only about one-half of the class were able to be present, but those who were there enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The faculty were invited but on account of previous engagements. Miss Stauffer, Miss Briggs and Mr. Jack, their class advisers, were the only ones able to be there. During the course of the evening, refreshments in the form of polar bars were served. (Anyone wishing instructions in skating inquire of Miss Stauffer.) The Junior Class Party The most beautiful and unique class party of the year was given by the Juniors. Saturday evening, February twenty-fourth. The upper hall was tastefully decorat :d with the class colors, rose and silver. After the basketball game, which had been held in the gym, all the Juniors adjourned to the upper hall. Mr. Harris played a march and the Juniors filed slowly and with wonder into the sewing room. They were not kept long in suspense, for soon they witnessed a most wonderful work of art. It was the most perfect tailless mule one had ever gazed upon, and the artist was Professor Kinney. Of course the object was for each student to put the tail on the mule and as usual most everyone placed his a mile off.” Other games were played during the course of the evening. Refreshments were served consisting of brick ice cream and angel food cake in the shape of hatchets. Favors were given to the Juniors in the form of small hatchets, filled with Jumbos and candy. Page One Hundred Nine Senior Class Parti] The Seniors started the trend of social events at M. H. S. this year by giving a combined we.ner roast and hayrack ride. They left town about four thirty, some of them walking, others (mostly boys) riding, and arrived at Tunniclifs Lake about six. The dear boys of our class had a difficult time finding wood for the fire, as it was getting dark, but with the help of our wonderful girls, the fire was finally started and the evening s fun began. After the eats, high class vaudville acts were put on by some of our more brilliant members and the mock wedding, was true to life to say the least. Some of them were initiated into a very select club, but they would not advise any of the J.mors to join next year. I hey arrived home at a late hour feeling happy though tired. Theatre Parti] I he Macomb High School football team was delightfully entertained at the “Illinois” just after the closing of the season. Mr. Hainline, in this manner showed the same appreciation that is felt by the student body for our excellent team. The Cirque The Cirque, which was presented March the ninth by the Seniors of ’23. was the most unique assemblage of stunts that has been given for some time at the High School. The features given in the Gym were: Tumbling by Kinney, Johnson and Sturm: Pyramid Bui'ding, a wonderful accomplishment acquired from “old King Tut”; fancy dancing by Rose Mesick, Dorothy Senn, Betty Holstein and Winifred Hanan, and a parade of the funny paper comics. Uncle Walt and Skeezix; Lillums and Harold and the rest honored us with their presence. The Royal Serenaders proved to us that practice makes perfect by their wonderful vocal ability. Two interesting features in the assembly room were the play, “Not a Man in the House”, and Doc Yaks “Spare Rib Operation”. (We hope the patient recovered from his serious operation.) If ever in need of entertainment, call upon M. H. S.’ famous Ivory Wizard, (John Senn) He proved his abi'ity that evening beyond doubt. We know Gertrude and Vivian will go down in history for their wonderful readings. The Wooden Shoe was a most delightful Inn and the Dutch maidens, who were imported from Holland, are to be highly complimented on the eats. Much of the credit for making the Cirque successful is due Mr. Kinney, Miss Hamilton, and Miss Stauffer. Page One Hundred Ten Junioi Senior banquet The Junior-Senior Banquet, given at the Christian Church, April 20. was the “event of the year. The church was decorated very beautifu’ly with the class colors, blue and silver, and the class flower, the violet The following delicious menu was served: Fruit Cocktail Cream Chicken in Patties Mashed Potatoes Gravy Scalloped Oysters Hot Biscuits Strawberry Preserves Pickles Radishes Stuffed Tomato Salad Fruit Salad Cake Coffee The following toasts were very interestinig and added to the pleasure of the evening: Toastmaster.............................Mr. Freshwater Welcome ..............................Harriett Greeley Response .............................Harold Sullivan Class of ’23.............................Binnie Wolfe Sense and Nonsense ...............................Ethel Miner If.........................................Miss Zwemer Faculty.................................Wendell Lackens ?.............................................Mr. Her Athletics..............................Clarence Murphy Side Splitters..........................Francis Moon The Junior Senior Reception The Junior-Senior Reception was given in the M. H. S. Gym, which was tastefully decorated with the colors of both classes. During the course of the evening, a short program, cards and dancing were indulged in by our worthy Seniors and Juniors. 7 .1 o it i ; s. .i .v it s a • i • n xi i� i.1 i i ; x t s NAME WHERE FOUND PECULIARITY OCCUPATION IS LIKELY TO BE Marion Arrasmith With Larry We all wonder Enioving b e A a 11 Attn Gerald Baldridge With Coatsie Art abi.ity Reading coquene [ Tiu laimpil kaught by cupid Cartoonist % M a Maria Bartilson In the country Polka dots Solos V • IV Id lllftl. u Always the same Earl Brown In a 4 d Optimism living heln Music teacher V f _ t • Mary C.aassen Here and there .... M eek Being nice i ersisient V lot A I Mechanic A farmer's wife Reva Clayton With Bill loquacious .v n ict w� r tri cw la lined Care free Changeable Genevieve Couch Where there's music ... Diminutive Stature • � lllapvl lllg ...................... Jazzing Renamed Ask her Druggist Lawrence Curtis With Marion Size of feet 1 3 1 L 1t1 it t f o r i ti w if mm 9 9 vu V f Helen Dailey Ask Mabel Blushing I illiMIlg IU .Million Thinking of “Duke” .... Translating Cicero Solitude .. Long Small Herself 1 1 M Clll V Mabel Dailey Ask Helen Timid Cook for two Myra Douglas In her place ... Unassuming Latin teacher A success Ktheleen Durr With Kietli ... _ Auburn hair Making up with “him ’. ' )i Ka f innr (leasing Frank Mainline At Western Lingo All that is desired r .. i Heart-breaker • Helen Harder Anywhere Disposition Ia illing dates Independent Inventor _ . t • Helen Hickman In her Dodge Ear-rings •n v«j Bluffing u ndecided A school ma am n • . • Owen Hocraffer We wonder Quiet Stud ving nort nut sweet Remains to be seen Vivian Huston Play practice Thinking A orking on annual Ambitious Dependable Preacher Dramatic star Elizabeth Jones With her “man’ Coquettish Changing complexion . Pretty Domesticated Geneva King Everywhere Curls 1 alli'iiur A t v Helen Kline In a “Hup Angelic expression • ••••'III g tv . . A flirt Slender Chorus girl Having a good time . A traveler A • Dorothy Lawyer On her way Studious look Recit ing Kenneth Letnmer In Fresh water’s office Good natured Being here R a il y Industrious A genius Politician Edge On Hundred Eleven Page One Hundred Twelve •I O K E S . .1 A It S A A II O 1 I I. I M E A T S NAME WHERE FOUND PECULIARITY OCCUPATION IS LIKELY TO BE Dyson Lovell ■ ibrary .... Silence Giving book reports — Writing notes Reticent Ice man Lena Love.l With “Bud” Grace Desirable Someone’s daughter-in Ralph Miller At Alexander Credits .... Making “A’s” Studious law Mystery Authoress Coach Vernice Morrel With Helen Modest look _ Making up work R eserved Clarence Murphy With “Irish” Athletic ability Getting help ll-around man Wadi a Murphy ... In the halls Giggling Talking Sweet Maid o tel 1 in’ Elton Owens Up town oo o Deliberate speaking sking L o.ish questions Bluffing Generous Undetermined Fred Peck At barber shop ... Freckles comic Humorous lecturer Otto Peck At Western Affection for girls Arguing Football star 1lenpecked Divorce agent Globe trotter Ornia Post In study hall Hair dressing o o Going the rounds Temnermental Evcivil Randolph Miss H amilt - n' room Abruptness Talking to teachers Demonstrative ('avInrH Ranrlnlnli Comini? and going vV isdom (?) Farming VIII V 1 0 7 % 1 %• • • 1 V •••• •••••• •••••• cih‘im:i 1 Kind 11 oseologist Shining exanipe Musician V icl i Ivl Vi 1 Cl 11 VA v I p 11 •••••••• Vivien Scott With Evelyn Poise Giving help • % oP v v icvi rx iii Vji •••••«. •.•••••■ Model girl Tohn Senn At the piano His laugh o Tickling the ivories ioung Lois Shune A here she should be . Her “specs” Translating French ...� . Cementing linoleum ... Engaged dutiful wife (?) Orator George Smith S. E. corner of square .. At lenning’s His superstition A shark 1 111 Snhar • Size Tormenting teachers .... Hunting dates :. Dreaming Frivolous Brick mason Harold Sullivan 1 Ttha Tolson Where argument is Stroll ini? Corpulency Drawling Only angels know E ntertainim? Something exciting Hair dressing Cashless millionaire vj ilia i v io ii I ee Terrill Collecting adds . Sheik pants Translating Cicero 4:12 Chewing Gum Selling books Dating Somnambulist (?) Gertrude Tiernan Gladys Thompson V'frirfMlP W Pt' 1 With “Murph” McClellan’s Hook Store t home Irish wit .. Punk puns Spring fever Popular Someone’s better half v An excellent cook Fairy queen A good one Bachelor maid ¥ VI S vllV ¥¥ V 1 Keetha Young ..... In a live bunch Ye! Gods! Powdering Prima Donna Beauty doctor tvge One Hundred Thirteen Page One Hundred Fourteen vr sta,ht ro school, Aug. 31—Everyone came to register. Sept. 2—Did all the Seniors get their right seats? Sept 5—Football started. Sept. 10—Wonder if the Seniors will get an Annual? ? Wait ! ! ! Sept. 23—Notified that we sing (? ? ) every Wednesday and Thursday in Chapel. Sept. 30—Played Rock Island there. Score 3 to 0 in Macomb’s favor. Oct. 6—Mr. Harris’ Economics Class becomes too monotonous for “Coatsie” S-N-O-R-E. Oct. 7—Played Carthage there. Macomb won 3 to 0. Mr. Freshwater lost his coat or it was stolen. Wonder what became of it? ? ? Oct. 13—Teachers went to Galesburg. We had a vacation ! ! ! Oct I 4—Macomb and Keokuk tied 0 to 0. Oct. 21 —Peoria Manual vs. Macomb. I 3 to 7 in our favor. Oct. 25—Senior hayrack ride. Did we have fun ? ? Oh no, not at all ! ! ! Oct. 28—Macomb beat Rote Academy, 83 to 6. Nov. 4—Quincy played here. We won 1 3 to 7. Nov. 8—Miss Wyne sang in Chapel. Nov. 1 I—IV onmouth played here. Macomb won 25 to 0. Did it rain that day ? ? ? Nov. 16—John entertains us in Chapel. Did Mr. Freshwater enjoy it? Oh yes, (but he doesn’t like Rag-time). (All the Seniors do tho.) Nov. 18—Macomb beat Galesburg, 24 to 0. Nov. 20—Mrs. Thompson out of school. Miss Walker substituted. y Page One Hundred Fifteen Nov. 24—Kinney took a vacation. Where ? ? ? ? ? M°V' i7 tny°ne ‘aSt MX Weeb? S,udents 8°' permission to go to Colchester. l ov. ZO—bemors gave stunts to advertise Annual. WOttDO If rut ruRKf y nrnntKfoL? Nov. 29—Thanksgiving Program. Nov 30—Kewanee played here. Score 86 to 0 in our favor. MHS DtffATJ MARSHALL DEC, 1 T� Dec. 5—Mr. Hursh tells us about The Value of an Education. Dec. 6—Mr. Kinney tells the girls in Chemistry to keep their personal !! belongings out of his class, at least I ! ! I Dec. 7—Pep meeting in Study Hall at 4:15 for game with Marshall High. Juniors'nior Debate in chapel. Seniors win ! ! (naturally). Dec. 9—Big game with Marshall. Did we win ? ? Of course we did Score 9 to 6. Dec. I 1—Celebration in chapel for victory won from Marshall. Dec. I 3—Juniors advertise their play. Dec. 15—Glee Club sang for Farmers’ Institute. Paper wad and shot throwing to be abolished in M. H S III Dec. I 8—Junior Class Play at Illinois Theatre. Dec. 19—Last signing of contract for your Annual. Dec. 20—Miss Converse out of school. None of her classes meet ! ! ! Weren't they sorry ? ? Dec. 22—Vacation starts ! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all ! were the wishes of our faculty. Dec. 28—Basketball with Alumni. Score 53 to 44 in High School’s favor. Page One Hundred Sixteen Jan. 3—Back to work again! Mr. Harris and Mr. Thompson out of school. Miss Walker and Mrs. Motter substituted. George Koch sang for us in Chapel. Jan. 4—Helen Hainline sang in Chapel. Basketball here with Abingdon. Macomb's favor. Score 20 to 15. Betty Freshwater elected Senior Mascot. Senior Home Economics Class entertains the school board. Second team plays Bushnell. They won. Score 37 to 8. Jan. 5—Freshmen class skating party. Jan. 6—Good Hope played here. Score. 45 to 1 I in our favor. Jan. 8—No snowballing allowed in M. H. S. vicinity ! ! Jan. 10—Glee Club sang ‘'Clementine in Chapel. Coatsie and Gerry took a vacation the fifth period with the consent of Miss Walker. Jan. 1 I—Wonder what John Senn wanted in the girl's sixth period Gym class ? ? ? Jan. 12—Galesburg game. Our favor! 22-20. Jan. 13—Monmouth game. Our favor again ! ! Score 27-14. Jan. 15— The Grisley Bear Talk in Chapel ! ! ! Remember it ? ? ? Jan. 17—Glee Club taught ( ? ? ) the rest of the student body The Spanish Cavalier”. Jan. 18—Glee Club performed again. Miss Hamilton discovers in Cicero class that James Rodgers doesn't know the five vowels ! ! (At least he thinks he doesn’t.) Astonishing ! ! James ! ! “Doc tells us all to bring magnophones ? ? to the Normal game ! Jan. 22—Fire Gong sounded ! ! ! Jan. 23—Concert from Davenport, Iowa, heard by Radio. Big pep meeting after school. Everyone stayed. Game between High School and Academy. Score 21 to 16 in High School’s favor. Jan. 24—Big pep meeting in Chapel. High School song was sung correctly ? ? ? Jan. 26—Boys left for Keokuk. Lost the game. Score 28-20. Jan. 27—Team played Ft. Madison there. Score 37-16 in our favor. Harold Sullivan finds out what a harem is ! ! ! Jan. 29—Pep meeting in Chapel. Jan. 30—Mr. Miller gave us a talk in Chapel. Page One Hundred Seventeen Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 2—Came 7—Big Game with Academy. Score 37 to 21 in favor of M. H. S. Didn't we feel fine ? 12—Geneva King substituted for Miss Sexton. I 3—1 eachers' Banquet for Teachers of W. I. S. T. C. I5 Wj 1 ?. T. C. Tournament starts. Mr. Freshwater comes back after a few days illness. 18— Attenders of 1 ournament—weak, tired and without a voice ! ! ! 19— Mr. Wilson gives us a nice ? ? long talk in chapel I I ! 23— Pep of M. H. S. almost dies an unnatural death about 9 A. M., but slowly revives after Sam Thomas and many others speeches. 24— Game with Quincy. We won by 23 points. Score 33-10. Hooray ! ! 1 I h Pittsfield. We won ! Score 60 to 21 March 1. 2 and 3—Bushnell I ournament. Did U skip school ? ? ? ? March 5 Rodgers, Lutz. Murphy. Coatsie, Curtis and Durr gave ? ? their last speeches in chapel, for basketball, anyway. March 7—Basketball letters awarded in chapel! March 8—Football letters awarded. Our Boys appear in new sweaters. Kiwanis Club give dinner for basketball letter men. March 9 Senior Cirque. Did L have a good time? Everyone did. At least those that were there did. March I 3 Sophomore team wins Championship of Boys' Tournament. March 14 Senior letter men challenge All-Star Team of Tournament. It is accepted. Alas ! I to their (all-stars') sorrow, they are defeated, 42-21. Did the Senior girls yell ? ? ? We'll say they did. March 15—“My American Wife has arrived at the Illinois Theatre for the benefit of the Senior Class of 23 and also one of the advisors—(P. L. K.) March 20—Play AM a Mistake given by members of Macomb High for benefit of Athletic Association. March 21— Melilotte advertised in chapel. March 22—Glee Club and Orchestra Concert at 8:15 P. M. Meli'otte”, an operetta, given also. March 23—Vacation ! Hooray ! ! Page One Hundred Eighteen ( April I—Did you get fooled? April 2—School again! School again! Only six more weeks for Seniors! Maybe. April 4—Miss Crinney. representative of Victor Company, explained music. April 20—Junior-Senior Banquet. April 26—Senior Class Play—“And Home Came Ted.” May 4—Senior Reception. May 17-18—Art Exhibit. May ! 8—Seniors’ last day—also Class day. May 27—Baccalaureate. May 29—Commencement Exercises at Methodist Episcopal Church. One Hundred Nineteen Page One Hundred Twenty Rosalie: Do you like fish balls? Pal: I don't think that I ever attended any. Chaperon “Why did you tell him that you had to go to the dressing room after cold cream?” Co-ed: “I had to do something to get the chap off of my hands.” Miss Briggs had been explaining to the class the method of sending money by mail, etc. Miss Briggs: “Otto, how do you send money by telegraph.” Otto Peck: “I never knew the code. Miss Briggs. She: What do you suppose Harold meant by sending me those flowers?” Also She: “He probably meant to imply that you were a dead • • one. If you really want her, then use this formula in proposing: Will you marry me? And have you any objection?” Don't you see, “yes or “no” you get her either way. Think it over, boys—Spring is cornin'. “Ruth had a new gown on last night.” “Oh, what was it like? “Why, mostly Ruth. Lover (passionately): “Sir, I love the very ground your daugh- ter walks on. Father (grimly): No doubt you do; it’s worth $200 a front foot.” What line does your son take to.” “Contracting debts. For dad to pay! - Pago One Hundred Twenty-two W. Lackens had his feet on a chair. Miss Graham: “Wendell, lets put our feet down!” TO THE BOYS With rings on his fingers and bells on his pants The cake-eater goeth in search of romance. Farmer: “There must be a wood pile up at the college, Maria.” Maria: “Why, Hiram?” Farmer: “Well, Si was telling me as how his son writes and says he saw our son picking up chips every night.” Father: I see by the gasoline tank that you didn’t get far last night. Harold: Oh, well, I’m not complaining. At the first staff meeting: Miss Ullman: “Doesn’t the class usually appoint someone to write the class prophecy?” J. Senn: I don’t know, I never graduated before.” Gerald Baldridge, a practical young man of Macomb, gave a demonstration to prove that contact with a live wire is fatal. He won. WHERE ? Headline: “Bandit was shot in the holdup.” Must have hit him in the suspenders. Miss Ullman says that the best way to get ahead is to use the one you have. Student: Say, Miss Zwemer, Freddy Peck seems to be on the move a great deal. Miss Zwemer: “Yes—I have moved his seat four times in the last week. rage One Hundred Twenty three |++ +++++ ++++ .+++++++++++ + 4.++ +++++++++++++++ grown ups Fieshman: P'ease shew me some glov-s.” Clerk: Certainly—Kid glo es, sir?” hresh-rian (ind.gnantly) : ”Of course not. I want gloves for Freshie to Senior: ”1 thought you took chemistry last year?” Care-worn Senior: I did but Mr. Kinn y encored me.” Found:—One small gray g’ove—own-r apparently of gent'er sex. Found m pocket of my ccat. Mrs. Freshwater is interested in solving the mystery. Any information on the subject will be received. Miss Hamilton (in Cicero Cass) : Was anyone bothered with the last sentence” Francis Moon: “I wasn’t.” Miss H: You may translate it.” Francis: I didn't get that far.” An English Class was studying Scott’s “Lady of the Lake”. Everett Hodges was reading the following passage: But, Norman, bow wilt thou provide. A shelter for thy bonny bride ? It was rendered thus: But, Norman, how wilt thou provide, A shelter for thy beny bride? When you tell a man something, it goes in one ear and out the other: When you tell a woman something, it goes in both ears and comes out of her mouth. Small Winifred (at a bank seeing the row of tellers and cashiers behind their barred windows). “And what do they feed them, mother? +++++++ ++++++++ +++++++++++ +++++++++++++ ++++++++++ + '+++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ We try to show our appreciation of your patronage by carrying a complete line of School Texts and School Supplies at all times. + We will consider it a favor if you f will tell us at any time our service | fails to please you. ! THE MINER BOOK STORE 4 ❖ i ❖ + ❖ 1 t i Page One Hundred Twenty six + +++ ++++ ++ + ++++++ + + ++++ + ++++ ++ •• + SCR1PPS RENO COMPANY Dry Goods and Ready to Wear Our Aim in every transaction is to render a Service NEVER Never chewing gum......................John Senn Ne er jollying................... Doc” Lackens Never peeved....................Marian Arrasmith Never preaching................“Fatty Sullivan Never writing notes.........................Lena Lovell Never playing............................ Larry Curtis Never talking.............................Geneva King Never good in school.......................Helen Daily Never studying.................Kenneth L-mm-r Never using dictionary.....................Mabel Daily Never giving “exams”..................Freshwater CLAUS LEANDER SON The Decorators” WALL PAPER, PAINTS, PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS KEEP YOUR FEET HAPPY Pdge One Hundred Twenty seven I { f 1 i t + t + t + + t t + + $ + + + + + I + + + Tell the World You Bought Your Shoes From | Blount Shoe Store ♦ By The Way You Walk in Them To the Class of ’23 Compliments of R. A. SULLIVAN Grocer EHoward Wallingford O. J. Andrews ► t L •++++++++ !•+++• The whole world has gone wrong”, wailed the moralist. “There are not even as many upright pianos as there used to be.” Mr. Freshwater; Is there anything you can do better than anyone else? J Paul Spahr: Yes, I can read my own writing. Teat her: Do you know the principal city in Alaska ?’ Vi ian Scott: “No’m . Teacher: “Correct. Mrs. Thompson: What is it that spoils young girls?' John Senn: “Their faces. Page One Hundred Twenty eight +++++4.+4.+++++++++++++++++- ++ !-« -H.-H-+-!-«+-H-++ +-H-++-!-+«-!-H'J i NOVELTY FOOTWEAR f AT + RANDOLPH SHOE STORE STOP! ON YOUR WAY TO j AND FROM SCHOOL AND BUY SCHNARR’S ♦ I | I FANCY PASTRIES I I + + ! ! I i + 1 I I jOn mules we find Two legs behind Two we find before We stand behind Before we find j! What the two t behind be for. Mr. Kinney: “Do? you know why you r-, r-y � r � r % flunked this subject?? O Ht iV iV + ♦ tL. Curtis: “I can’t I ? think. I Mr. Kinney: ; Exactly.” BROS. The Grocers ON THE CORNER - Lizz: “Do you ! love your teacher? + Frizz: “I tried it once, but she got 4. mad.” Phone 77 Established 1882 f This Annual is some magazine % The school gets all j the fame ( ?) i J The printer pockets ? all the coin, t j The Staff” gets j | all the blame. 4 ‘Say It With Flowers’ Flowers Express Your Feelings $ Delivery Anywhere in the United States on one hour notice F. E. Bonham Phone 121 Main H. W. Newland Highest Grades of COAL Bituminous and Anthracite | Smokeless t Bpst of the Best bg Actual Test A t 321 North Lafayette Street Phone 508 Main + X t !+++++++++++++++++++++4.++++t++.f++++++++++++++++++++++++++++;j. Miss Hamilton (in Caesar): What caused the downfall of the J Koman Empire?” I H. Damron: (Absent mindedly) : Murphy made a place kick from the 47 yard line.” Geneve King: I II bet tht teacher will just have a fit.” Mr. Freshwater: No, she will have to go to the shoe store to have a fit.” She: j'While you were in Europe did you see any of those romantic old ruins?” He: es, and one of them wanted to marry me. H. Sullivan (in civics): There are two men in for life at the Ft. Madison Penitentiary. J. Senn: “Two? There were more than that when I was there.” Page One Hundred Thirty Compliments of Mac Downing THE MACOMB DAILY JOURNAL is McDonough County’s Leading Newspaper The Largest Telegraph Reports The Most Local News Largest Want Ad Business in Western Illinois The Standard Clinic Radium and X-Ray Dr. A. P. Standard Dr. C. W. Howell Mable: “Have you seen the pet dog that Bob gave Bessie? He can lie down and beg, and sit up on his hind legs and beg.” Jane: And Bob will soon be doing the same if he marries Bess. % PURDUM Dearest, do you think you could be happy with a man like me?’ + “Well, perhaps—if he wasn't too much like you! £ I I' t l 1 t t I I t 1 1 1 1 I I t t 1 : -iii i i t i t t + BROS.—Groceries and Meats—PHONE 39 MAIN DRUGS t t + + + • t + •:• I f i i i i STATIONERY THE STINSON PHARMACY CANDY TOILET ARTICLES + + + + + + + + + + ++ +++++++++++++ + +++++ +++ 4 +++++++++++++++++++ D. Coats: Have you read ‘Freckles’, Gerald. + Gcra'd (blushing): ‘‘No mine are all brown!” + One of our three homes of Ferndell Pure Food Products, wherein we cater + to those of particular taste who appreciate service and popular prices. We 1 co-operate with those entertaining to make their menus distinctly different + J Wl‘h any new article the market affords. Yours for better service + I BURNHAM BROTHERS | ALLEY INN—Meals and Short Orders—ALLEY INN i Page One Hundred Thirty two ■!4++++,H, ,,H,4,+,H,++t++++ ,,t,4MM,+++,S M,+++H+++'H,tt++++4,'H,+++ ,t + . A. WEABER Competes With Anyone Society Brand Clothes Manhatten Shirts Crofect and Knapp Hats Walkover Shoes SPAULDING AGENTS Electrical Merchandise of all kinds Nothing but the best carried in Stock There is nothing better for a present than an Electric Curling Iron, A percolater, Grill, Toaster, Heater or some other electric device. Flashlights and Batteries Radio Supplies Call and See Our Stock Live Wire Supply Co. East Side Electric Store W. I. Savidge, Pres. Gertrude: Oh! What a stunning tie.” Clarence: “It must be—the salesman got four dollars out of me while I was still dazed.” Hungry M. H. S. Student: Here's a nickel I found in mv food. Waiter at Illinoy: I put it there. You ha e been complaining there was no change in your meals.” '24 “Why are the Freshmen like good real estate?” '26: I don’t know, why? '24: “Because they are a green empty lot.” Maurice Bridgewater: I wcnder what tune you wou’d get if you ran one of those cobweb stockings through a player piano?” Miss Griffith: Some Hosanna, I suppose. Roszels Brick Ice Cream At A. DOUGHERTY DRUG STORE The Godfrey Studio Headquarters Fine Portrait Work We Take Pleasure In Handling The Student Work 135% N. Randolph Street Phone 672 R Macomb, Illinois Chandler's Sanitary Market ' Our Service Makes Friends Lyman Chandler Proprietor +++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ When Looking For BARGAINS You’ll always find them at ZAHKEN’S 106 N. S. Sq. The Zern Pharmacy North West Comer Square Macomb, Illinois Ingersoll Pencils 50c The best Redipoint Pencil made ❖ + ++ + +++++++++ ! SYPHERD PIANO STORE—Banjos, Ukes, Saxophones and Horns Page One Hundred Thirty four ++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++ +++++++++++++++++++'!H ❖ • i f t f + + + t t + T t t t f ♦ ♦ i ♦ ?• I 4 + Tiernan Brothers Contractors and Brick Manufacturers Office: Gamage Bldg. Room 9 Phone 524 R Factory Phone 689 Main W. Lackens: “You look sweet enough to eat.” L. White: “I do eat. Where shall we gc?” “Wonder what time it is? I’m invited to dinner at 6:30 and my watch isn’t going.” “Why. wasn’t your watch invited?” The Man: “Lemme go! I’m all right; I can swim.” The Girl: medal.” “I don’t care. I’m going to save you and win a 4. .+++++++4.+++++++++++++++++++4 i- � • + ++++ ++++++++♦++++++++++ ! I + t t t + + t t t t A f + f ;• + + 4 + ++ +++++++++ ++4 % + Chiropractic Clinic South Side Park Macomb, Illinois ! f • 4� f ♦ + + + + f 4 4 t PURDUM BROS.—Groceries and Meats—PHONH 39 a MAIN One Hundred Thirty five i w� wtMtt „ M t ' me. W‘ 1 r0!e ‘° P' k lh w ba . cowardly eg al | IP “And what kind of an rgg might that be.” J “A base, cowardly egg is one that hits you and then runs.” + Darden Tics? ' Wha‘ d° WC lear fr°m th? alta=k on the Pn e Scholar: “That a strait beats three kings. Dad says.” Mils Dorsett (in English) • Change the sentence. The horse draws the cait to the imperative mood. Bright Freshie: Get up.” time. If it wasn't for the wat.h mender, we wouldn't ha e such a good + ++++ . ++++++++++++++++ ++ .++ 4++++++++++++ ++++ | $ v t | COMMENCEMENT IS OVER Now prepare to meet opportunities for future business by investing in shares of the MACOMB BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION B. R. Butterfield Table Supplies Opposite Post Office Macomb, I + + + + 4- + + + + + + + + + + + Page One Hundred, Thirty six ++++ GRIER Furniture Store VICTROLAS and VICTOR RECORDS Fellheimer’s Store Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx Quality Clothes Fashion Park Quality Clothes ++ +++++++++++++++ ++++++++++•+ + + Laughlin Chocolate | Shop Home Made Ice Cream and Sherbets J Service and Quality Illinois Theatre Building Take big eyes and ruby lips, Soft felt hat so dapper. Hair that’s bobbed and coyly curled-There you have a flapper. When to Economics class I go, A litt'e praver I utter low. I say in accents soft and deep. Please, Mr. Harris, let me sleep. Murph. I had a little note book, A Lat n one I’ll say I lent it to Jimmie Rodgers To use on examination day, But after he had used it My conscience hurt me so I gave it to Miss Hamilton Ain’t that a heckuva note ! ! DOUGHERTY DRUG STORE Sells Holly Brand Chocolates Page One Hundred Thirty seven | | ! ! + + ILINOY CAFE ♦ Meals and Short Orders 4 South East Corner Square | Phone 19 Main J Under New Management • A u. i.ii, ‘Mimiilllliinil [ I + j Eleanor Dorsett: A fool can ask questions a wise man can’t answer.” John Monroe: Yes, thai’s why we all flunked the •• Teacher: “What’s [ the equator?” � „ + ; Small boy: £ . ‘A menagerie lion running around the £ ‘.enter of the earth.” VISIT THE LEADING STUDIO The Gaites’ Studio Have us make Photograph records of each anniversary. Such portraits will always be prized. MRS. L. B. GAITES Studio: N S. Sq. MACOMB Miss Dorsett: + Now, John, your mind is wandering. John Monroe: Don’t worry, it [[won’t go far.” I Mr. Harris: Did you get all the [questions on the test J + Nellie L: . answers that [£yes, it was the j bothered me.” Oh Everything in Music and Music Only .•+++ + ++++ + + + +++; + + ++++ + + + Page One Hundred Thirty eight For A Good Roof see CHAS. HANAN Composition Shingles for $4.50 to $9.00 per square EAT MASON’S QUALITY BREAD “Its Better” At All Grocers and MASON’S BAKERY ;❖ ++ + ++ ++ + ++ + .� +++++. + + +++ ++++ +++++++ May the Class of ’23 of Macomb High School have the fullest measure of Success is the wish of The Macomb By-Stander ++ ++ + +++++ .|..j..f Mazook: “What are the mumps?” Coatsie: “Its a swell disease.” “Are you laughing at me?” demanded Mr. Freshwater of his class. Oh, no, sir,” came the reply in chcrus. “Then”, asked he e en more grimly, what else is there in the room to laugh at?” ALLEY +++ ++++++ + ++ ++ INN—Meals and Short Orders—ALLEY INN • + + + •! : + ++ + ++++++•! ++++++++ +++++ +++++++ +++ +++++++•: .• Page One Hundred Thirty nine ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++, +++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 The Saving Habit, Acquired in Youth is a valuable asset in old age START SAVING NOW IN THE UNION NATIONAL BANK Macomb’s Oldest and Largest Bank North east Cor. Square Macomb, Illinois t Officers and Directors | J. W Bailey, President B. F. McLean, Vice-Pres. L- F Gumbart, Vice-Pres. Albert E. Bailey, Cashier + Eleanor E. Bailey I Soph: “If Mr Freshwater doesn’t take back what he said this morning, I m going to leave school.” Fresh: What did he say ?” Soph: He told me to leave school.’’ I I You better get a haircut. “Why?” Well, its cheapej than buying a violin.' §|LLISON STORE AACOAAB. ILLINOIS ++++++r+I+f+f+++t+++++++ ++++ ++ 4H.+++++++++ + 4H«M + ! ALLEY INN—Meals and Short Orders-ALLEY INN The Wyne Dry Goods Co. The ‘Distinction in Dress' Store Macomb, Illinois Illinois Theatre McDonough County’s Finest Playhouse Home of “Paramount Pictures” and Educational Comedies Illinois Special $5000 Pipe Organ 700 Comfortable Seats 700 James Scott Hainline Funeral Director | Macomb, - Illinois § Diamonds Watches Class Pins and Silverware CL. Mj YveA- Roszels Bulk Ice Cream At A. DOUGHERTY DRUG STORE OUR AIM TO SERVE YOU EFFICIENTLY EVERY ORDER GIVEN INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION COMMERCIAL and SOCIETY PRINTING Phone 340 Main t ! f X + X X 131 N. Randolph Street | + ! 1 Frshie: “What jj ■ is a hut??” X X X X Sophie: “Energy X gone to waist.” ♦ Mrs. Thompson $ (in Eng'ish) : X “Do you know . I Lincoln's Gettys- f j burg Address?” •£ Marie Bussert: I always thought J be lived at the White House.” Monroe Motor Co. Agency for HUDSON ESSEX CHEVROLET OAKLAND CARS 208 S. Lafayette St. Macomb Mr. Frog: You remind me X of the installment X plan. Mr. Bird.”X Mr. Bird: Oh! How is that? Mr. Frog: “A 1 h big bill and a little ► down.” ► Kinney: | “What is a vacuum || Peckie: “I got it | in my head but I X ! can’t explain it.” T Get Latest Sheet Music and Records at SYPHERD PIANO STORE Page One Hundred Forty two ••❖+❖ ❖❖ ❖ + + ❖ :+ Chas. O. Foulke Lumber Co. for Quality and Service Phone 58 Main F. M. NEYLON Plumbing and Heating 130 S. Randolph Macomb THE NEW EDISON Babv Console $175.00 4. •: 4 •: •: 4- •: •: :• •: : 4 •: ••:• ■: • •: 4- 4 4 4- ❖ I + I I X % t .{.They say baldness J comes from over, 2 vork. I suppose ! that’s the reason 'J| J women can’t raise a J; mustache, they 4. work their lips too £ much. + $ t 4- T ? + I 4- 4 + + ♦ ♦ ♦ 4- Mr. Kinney: What makes a 2 diamond ring?” % Fred Peck: “Probably the belle to whom its given.” ♦ $ P. Spahr: £ Football made a man out of me.’ t 5 man out of me. 4 :• 2 G. King: “Better J go out for another £ t season, hadn’t you, 4 Pal?” % 4 f f Mr. Harris (in J Hist.) When you run across a good 4. want to % 4 f i date you remember it.” The World of music made a definite demand for a special new Edison Console. In response to this demand the Baby Console is presented. Other models at less price. LOUIS N. ROST tCurley: Do you 4 take a cold bath every morning?” 4- J. Monroe: Not Ijl nuite; but I eat half j + 4 4-❖ 4 breakfast. 4 4 4- .;. .j. 4.4-4 4-4 4-4- ❖ 4 4- • •£• 4. 4 4 4 4. 4. :• 4. 4- 4 4 • - 4- 4 4- ♦ • 4. 4. 4 4.4. 4. 4- 4. 4. 4. ALLEY INN—Meals and Short Orders—ALLEY INN ‘Fatty Sullivan as a sylph”. Mi. Frrshwater at the Boosters Mascot. Donald Coats with his French. Evelyn Randolph without a grin. Bud and Lena not quarreling. “Pal” wearing a stiff collar. Sam Thomas graduating. Kenneth Coats in short trousers. Wanted—A package of Henna Rinse. Margaret and Ruby Wanted—A sure cure for freck'es. , Fred Peck Wanted—A pair of sti'ts. Pal” Spahr. (With apology to Miss Briggs) I’M WILD I m a little High School teacher Growing wi'der all the time; Nobody cares to cultivate me. For I’m as wild as wild can be I’m as wild as wild can be. Robert Kirk Clothier, Gents'Furnisher and Tailor Northeast Corner Square Macomb, Illinois Phone 285 W Ira J. O’Harra Money to Loan Good farm mortgages for sale at all times PURDUM BROS.—Groceries and Meats—PHONE 39 MAIN ................................................ , f Page One Hundred Forty four The Macomb National Bank The Bank With The White Front Opposite North Door Court House J. 0. Peaslev, President Jno. M. Keefer, Vice-Pres. Geo. M. Wells, Asst. Cashier Geo. H. Scott, Cashier E. Y. McLean, Asst. Cashier Director: J. 0. Peaslev, J. H. Ullrich, J. M. Keefer Geo. H. Scott, M. E. Roark SONG OF THE BANANA I came way up from the tropics To g'addcn the heart of man. It wasn't the apple that made Eve fall, but— Yours very truly, Banana Drugs Stationery P. D. ROARK The Rexall Store Eastman Kodak Candies Toilet Articles INSEPARABLES Mr. Freshwater and his High School. Clarence and Gertrude Fatty and his love affairs Dorothy L. and her dignity. Hick and her Dodge. Elizabeth Jones and her niceness. Lois Shupe and her diamond. Marian and Genevieve. Geneva and her bangs. Rosalia and her Pal”. Wadia and her giggle. Genevieve and her strut. John and his piano. “Frisco” and his flowery talk. The Dorsetts and their sarcasm. ALLEY INN—Meals and Short Orders—ALLEY INN For Better Service Alexandra Barber Shop Shoe Shining Parlors and Confectionary “Roy” “Lou” “Brick” ‘Joe” “Sam” When in need of Guns, Ammunition, Sporting Goods, Hardware, Stoves, Implements, China or Glassware see J. W. THRASHER Macomb, Illinois E. C. MAGUIRE The Newest in YOUNG LADIES WEAR ALWAYS QUITE TOUCHING The modern girl we have today Is quite a touching miss. Whether at study or at play. She is quite a star at this For first she touches up her hair Till she gets the effect she seeks And then, like all maidens fair. She touches up her cheeks. A crimson touch upon her lips A touch of cuffs and collars Then off to Dad she gayly skips To touch him for five dollars. I wish I were a lipstick. Held in my sweetheart’s hand, , And every time she’d use the thing, ’ Oh I Gee! Ain’t nature grand. DRUGS—For Pure Drugs and Prescriptions—A. DOUGHERTY Page One Hundred Forty six £•}•+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + ++.{+++++++++++++++++ ++++.: + I I ! Chas. E. Martin Undertaker Folding Tables and Chairs to Rent ROARK Sells the best Hats, Clothing and Furnishings for Men 128-130 N. Side Sq. O. D. GUMBART HARNESS, AUTO ROBES AND HORSE BLANKETS | 'Look for the White horse’ t + + Books and Stationery Corona Typewriters and Office Supplies McCLELLAN’S BOOK STORE Illinois Theatre Block Macomb, Illinois SPORTING GOODS Fountain Pens. Kodaks and Supplies f T i Player Pianos and Victrolas sold by—SYPHERD PIANO STORE Page One Hundred Forty seven PLACING your engraving contract with Stafford is more than merely buying plates. 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