Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1924 volume:

—• •- —- Published for The Class of 1924 by Harriett Qreeley, Editor Francis Moon, business Manager -----■ $ w- The Spider IDeb 1924 Dolume Ulll Published annually by the Senior Class of Macomb Hicjh School {Iti-———------------- Three ft . PURPOSE Pleasant thoughts of true fellow-ship upith high school friends and faculty nou uiuid and seeminqly indelible, with gradually fade and pass. To preserve these memories for future moments is the object of this book Four Contents Book I. The School Faculty Classes Book 11 Athletics Football Basketball Tract Qirls Athletics Book 111. Activities Publications Dramatics Literary Clubs Society Book 1U. Originals .... —' - ------------- Five =■ ----- - - To Miss Dorothy Roadstrum who so willingly has helped to make our school progressive, has assisted in the compiling o| this annual Spider IDeb, and who has made the memories of our high school dearer. we the class of '24 respectfully dedicate this volume. Sts -M Miss Dorothy Roadstrum I Seven THE 1924 IF— SPIDER WEb -- A SHORT HISTORY OF MACOMB IIICII It was with many hardships, but with a determination that was not to be over-ruled that Macomb was able to start a high school in the second ward district. A few years later the building burned and a new one was erected, but owing to the fastly growing classes they were compelled to move to our present location in 1914. The school has never ceased to grow in interest and enthusiasm as well as size. Kach year sees an advancement in athletics. Dramatic arts, debating and oratory are string factors at present. Macomb High School has long been recognized among the better schools for it's clean sport and sportsmen, a feature of which any school might well be proud. For the last few years Macomb lias been on the accredited list of high schools. It is also interesting to note that our class of 1924 is the largest of the fifty-seven graduating classes, the one of 1868 was composed of five graduates. There is every reason to believe that the years to come will witness a bigger, better High School than any of the most sanquine of that little band of enthusiasts, gathered to plan a “seminary of learning” dared dream. Nine THE 1924 ty -- - ■ SPIDER WEB 4 James Provine C. W. Kettron Mrs. O’Hara R. C. Smith H, P. Zahren J. A. Miner S. B. Dawson J. R. Binnie Tom Terrill The Board of Education We students scarcely realize the size and difficulty of the task which every year confronts the Board of Education namely, that of managing and improving Macomb’s Public Schools. To the Board of Education we owe our superintendent, our principal, our facult.' and every other distinct advantage which we possess. I am sure that we cannot too tully appreciate the exhaustive amount of time and effort, which they, as private citizens without financial compensation, spend in the administration of a great public duty. Ten THE 1924__________________________________________________ SPIDER WEB SPIDER WEB THE 1924 ■ - ‘ ---------------------- r--r rT- -,- - • . Robert C Smith Superinlendenl Twelve SPIDER WEB )'V. jfT P L. Kinney Principal Thirteen THE 1924 8F-------------- - - SPIDER WEB =m 4 ELIZABETH BRIGGS A. B. and B. S. University of Missouri; Student Central College; Gem City Business College; Instructor: Colchester; Macomb H. S. “Is everybody’s note-book ready? ELEANOR DORSETT Biology A. B. University of Illinois 1920; Instructor M. H. S., 1920-1924. “If you people aren’t quiet I shall send you to the cffice; 1 don't care if you are one of my “A” students.” PEARL THOMPSON Englsh A. B. University of Illinois; Instructor Township H. S; Ma comb High School. “Uh-huh—that’s right.” MATTHEW JACK Manual Train ng Normal University. Bloonrnsrton 13: Brad'ey Polytechnic'll; Instructor M. H. S.. 1919. • My oodncss. you boys drive me cra:y.” t Four lean THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ---------------------------------------:. ± EDWIN L. HARRIS HiHtory and Civics. A. R. University of Illinois; Instructor: M. H. S. 1922. “Yes now. that’s the point!1’ MRS. HELEN M. HUNGERFORI) History and Civics B. S. degree W. I. S. T. C.; Student Bradley Polytechnic Inst.. Peorl.i Instructor M. H. S. 1922—1924. “I can’t see why in the name of common sense—” GLADYS PURDUM Mathematics, Science B. E. decree W. I. S. T. C., lr2 ; Instructor: M. H. S. 1923—1924. The bell has rung, you know what that means Francis. MARTHA PORSETT English A B University of Illinois, 1019 Instructor M. H. S. 1920. I want it quiet after the bell rings. Fifteen SPIDER WED THE 1924 8F= NINA STAUFFER English A. B. degree University of Kansas, 1921; Instructor: Osborne H. S. Kansas, 1921-1922; Macomb H. S. 1922-1923. “Virgil, put your feet down. MARY RODGERS A. B. degree. Columbia University, 1922; Instructor Minneapolis '22, '23; M. H. S. 1923-1924. Well you didn't have your lesson to-day. so—” MARGARET WALK French and Latin A. B. degree. Oberlin College; In structor: Portland, Indiana '22-'23: M. H. S. '23-'24. “Now you have the right idea but— I. J. CARTWRIGHT Science A. B. degree Northland College; Student—University of Wis.; Instructor; M. H. S. 1923-1924. “Remember we are Seniors. Sixteen THE 1924 SPIDER WEB 5 = '= KAY L. JACKSON Athletic Instructor A. B. degree Salem College, W. Virginia; Coach—Lombard 1918-1920; Hampton I. 1920-1921; VVaverly Township H. S. 1922-1923; Ass’t. Salem 1921-1922; M. H. S. ’23-’24. “I’ll ask you.” DOROTHY WESTALL Mathematics B. S. degree, Northwestern U. 1920; Instructor: Flora, III.— Marshall, 111.; M. H. S. 1923-1924 “There goes the bell.” DOROTHY ROADSTRUM English B. S. degree Knox College 1923; M. H. S. 1923-1924. I was just so full of laugh.” DOROTHY ROARK Home Economics A. B. degree, University of IU'nois 1923; M. H. S. 1923-1924. “Now girls, let’s be quiet, the bell has rung.” Seventeen THE 1924 3P= SPIDER WEB Vigli teen THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ‘jpr m Nineteen THE 1924 SPIDER WFB IDE SENIORS We are the Seniors Of nineteen twenty four; Who were but mere Freshmen Four short years before. Our next step will be Into a wide, wide world; Where many opportunities To us. are unfurled. We are but a small part. Of this young: generation; But by doing our best We may help our nation. High School and Mother Nature. And our friends so dear and free; Have aided us in deciding. What we in the future shall be. We have been taught many ideals. The greatest of which we contend. Is Service, and how to apply it To God and our fellow men. We were also taught to be honest. In our dealings great and small; That we might take some test and endure «t Instead of having to fall. May the dear old days of high school Inspire as we go through life; Spurring us onward and upward. Through happiness, trials and strife. And when our tasks are finished, And we come to our ourney’s end; May the world be a little better, For our having lived within. Wayne Leig’.ity Twenty THE 1924 SPIDER WEB President Francis Moon Vice President Patricia Roark Secretary Lucille White Treasurer George Monroe MOTTO Facta non verba—Deeds not Words COLORS—Rose and Silver FLOWER—Sweet Peas ADVISORS Miss Briggs Mr. Harris SENIOR (LASS HISTORY It was four years ago that our class made up of such honorable and noble personages entered the M. H. S. We seemed very insignificant to those elder and more important people known as Sophomores, but deep in our little hearts we knew that some day we would be in their places, and we would not treat the Freshmen as they did us. But while we were thinking and saying all of this, time had passed so rapidly that the first thing we knew we were Sophomores, and you know those unappreciative Fresh men sa d we treated them as coldly as we had claimed we were treated. We took an interest in athletics and did our best. If you do not mind our bragging we were very successful during our Junior year. There were several members on the football and basketball squad, and a few in track. Another peculiar characteristic of our class was that we had all girls for class officers, which shows the vogue of woman suffrage in our class. We began our Senior year with the determination to be successful. It was a lon:t and hard struggle we had in trying to get an annual, but immediately after Christmas vacation we began in dead earnest, pictures were taken, and work progressed rapidly and steadily. Now that we have graduated and look hack over our career we feel that we have left nothing undone. Twenty-one SPIDER WEB ------ - JEWELL ADAMS “Ju ie” Class Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; W. A. A. 3. 4. “You know I say just what 1 think and nothing more or less. MARTHA ALLISON “Slim Class Basketball 1, 3; Capt. I; Hockey (’apt. 3; Vice Pres. Class 1; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; W. A. A. 3. 4; Sect. 4; Circus 4. “She has a bright thought now and then—yes.’ WINONA ANDERSON “Nonie Science Club 4. “One of those rare creatures, a girl who likes to study and dislikes men. CONRAD BENSON ‘Sweed Track 3; Science Club 4. “Ideas are like beards, men do not have them until they grow up. MARY BERRY “Fatty Class Basketball 1. 3. 4; Hockey 3. “What’s the use of ail this strife. And hurry pell-mell through life?” THE 1924 SPIDER WEB (JEHALDYNE BLY ••Jerry” Class Sect. 2; Class Basketball I; Music Appreciation 1; Glee Club 2, .3; Circus 2; Junior Class Play 3; Dramatic Art Club 4; Art Club 1; Juilor-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Annu.il Staff 4. “I aff everytime you pheel tick ed and laff once in a while enybow. FLORENE BIBLE 'Toe” Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; YV. A. A. 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Class Play 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Senior ( lass Play 4; Senior Circus 4. “Located by her significant laugh.” GLADYS BOWERS “Dutchy” Science Club “She is not a dreamer of confident tomorrow, but a doer of to-day.” ESTHER BOWERS “Honey” Class Basketball 3; Science Club 4. “A good student is a credit to herself, her class, and her school.” HILDRETH BOWERS “Pudgy” t lass Basketball 3. “She makes sure she is right and then goes ahead.” Twenty-three THE 1924 ----- SPIDER WEB HOWARD W. BURNHAM “Bun Not Graduating “One may smile and smile and smile and be a villain still CARL BURNHAM Senior Circus 1; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3; Senior Circus 3. “Bashful, but Oh my. MAX INK BUTTERFIELD “Butter Class Basketball 1, 3. 4; Sect, and Treis. of Class 2; Sophomore Cla s Play 2; Hockey 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Circus 4; Operetta 3; Dramatic Club 3; Hiking Club 3; Home Econ. Club 4; Class Play 4. “Her smile was like a rainbow flashing from a misty sky. SILAS BLAND Si ’ Not Graduating. My idea of a real nvn is one who tends to his own business ' DONALD COATS Coatsey Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4-; Track 2, 3; Class Basketball 4; Senior Circus 4; Senior Class Play 4 Football has won me fame Twenty-four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB EUGENE CRAWFORD “Gene” Class Basketball 2; Galesburg 3; Football 3; Senior Circus 4. “I'm a Grecian in beauty, I’d make a fine beau. But I really don’t care for the ladies, you know.” CLARENCE DAWSON “Doc” Not Graduating. ”AU may do. what by men has been done.” EDWARD DURR “Bud’’ Football 1. 2; Capt. 3, 4 ; Basket!) ill 1. 2. 3; Track 1. 2. 3; Senior Cirque 5. “To h?m who is determined, it remains only to act.” ANSEL FETCH “Fetch” Junior Class Play 3; Senior Circus 4 “How ya gonna keep him away from the farm?” ROBERTA GAMAGE “Bob” Science Club 4; Senior Circus 4. “l et others do the laboring, while I io the rest.” Twenty-five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ==™ HARRIETT MCDONALD GREELEY “Sally” Class Basketball 1, 2. 3; W. A. A. 3. 4; Senior Circus 1, 2. 3. 4; Senior Class Play 1. 2, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Glee Club 3; Athletic Play 3; Debating 3; Class President 3; Annual Stall' 4. “I am a man hater, but the Bible says ‘Love your enemies’. HENRY KRIBBLE Science Club 4. “No. Henry isn’t an instructor in the M. H. S.t he is here for the sole purpose of worrying the teachers. They have to sit up late at night trying to make up questions to ask him.” VIRGIL HELMS “Rachel” Class Basketball 1; Senior Circus 3: Vermont H. S. 3; Senior Class Play 4. Not wise -but otherwise.” DALE HODGES Dade” W. I. S. T. C. 2. “Shame on you Roberta. RAYMOND GREUEL “Ray Class Basketball 1. 2. 3; Circus 1. “He’ll make his mark.' _ Twenty-six THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ‘jt EDGAR LAUGHLIN Egg W. I. S. T. C. 1; Class Basketball 2, 1; Footfball 3. I speak in a monstrous little voice. WAYNE LEIGHTY “Ike Junor Class Play 3; Orchestra 3; Da-bating 3; Cirque 3; Circus 4; Vice Pres, of Science Club 4; Senior Class P ay 4. “A good reputation is a fair estate. HE! EN LAWYER “Jack Industry High School 1. 2. “Dignified? Almost, until you know her” VENNER MASON “Mag Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. One of us and for us. RliTH McBRIDE “Mac Sen or Class Play 1; Glee Club 4; Michigan City. Indiana 3. Tile qualities we possess never make us so ridiculous as those we pretend to have. Tirvnty-� even THE 1924 SPIDER WEB BERTHA McCAMMON “Betty0 Jun.or Class Play 3; Glee Club 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Class Basketball 1. “If Bertha’s heart were the moon, who would be the man in it?” MILDRED McKEE “Milly” Junior-Senior Banquet Committee b; Annual Staff 4. We know what we are, but we kno� v not what we may be. 9 james McMillan “Mac Junior-Senior Debate 3, 4; Junior-senior Banquet Committee b, President Science Club 4; Debate 4. “Know more than others if you can, but don t tell them so.” ETHEL MINER “Teddy” Class President 1; W’ard Belmont 3; class Treas. 3; Booster Club 3; Declamatory Contest Junior Class Play 3; Glee Club 3; W. A. A. 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 4; Senior Class Play 4. “Woman came after man. She’s been alter him. ever sinee.,’ GEORGE MONROE “Slugger'’ Monmouth 1, 2; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Cirque c ass Treas. 4; Annual Staff 4. “I’ve worried over this till I’ve stopped growing. Twenty-eight THE 1924 SPIDER WEB JOHN MONROE “Monte Monmouth H. S. 1, 2; ('lass Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track. Oh: ’tls great to have a giant’s strength.” FRANCIS MOON “Moonie” Junior Class Play 3; Debating 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3; Pres. 4; Circus 3 4; Orato’y and Dramatic Art 2; An.iual Staff 4; Senior Class Play 4. “The boy who entertains us with h’s wit he hurls at the teachers. It semis to be appreciated, for he always gets good grades.” MILDRED NEWELL Class Basketball 1. 3. 4: Olee Club 3. t: Hockey 3, 4; W. A. A. 3. 4; (38) Senior Circus 4. “Mirth, admit me to thy crew.” FRANCES PIERPONT “Frankie” Kirksville. Mo. H. S. 1. 2; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Hockey 4; Annual Staff 4. “Let every man enjoy his whim. What is he to me. or I to him?” BERTRAM PORTLOCK “Port” Orchestra 2. 3, 4; Senior Circus 2. 4. “I.earning without thought is labor lost.” Twenty-nine SPIDER WF.B THE 1924 LUCILLE PORTLOCR “Porkie (’lass Basketball 1. 3, 4; Hockey 3. 4; W. A. A. 3, 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Glee Club 3; Annual Staff 4. “If she sets her mind to do a thivg. Watch Out.’ VIVIAN PURDUM Beany” Class Basketball 1; Senior Circus 4. “True love suffers no concealment.” BEULAH PURMAN “Billv Cla s Basketball 1; Glee Club 4 ; Dramatic Art 3. “She cannot fail who resolves upon success.’ FAWN PURMAN “Dear “She has no faults or we no faults can find. MABEL RAINEY ‘•Jill” Plymouth S. 1, 2. 3. “Where is the man who can live with it dining?” % Thirty THE 1924 SPIDER WEB WILBUR REYNOLDS Ma .ook Class B sketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Circus 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Science Club 4. E'en though vanquished, lie could argue still.” PATRICIA ROARK “Pat Class Basket'ball 1, 3. 4; Hockey 3, 4; V. A. A. 3, 4; Vice Pres, of Class 2. 4: Jun or-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Senior Class Play 4. “The joy of health and youth d sp ayod I'he ease of heart her very look cou-veyed.” JAMES RODGERS “Jimmie” Junior Class Play 3; Football 2, 4: H'sketball 3, 4; Track 3; Capt. 3; Senior Class Play 3, 4; Debating 3, 4; Senior Circus 4: Annual Stall' 4. One of Macomb High's most loyal sons, the kind that makes everyoue glad they knew him. WANDA RUSH “Skeevix Hockey 3; Glee Club 3. 4; H king Club :: Senior Circus 1: Class Basketball 1; “She can when she will.” RALPH RUSSEL “Rusty His are the quiet steps of dreamland. Thirty-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ------ RUTH RUSSEL “Bobby ' Glee Club 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Dramatic Arts Club 3; Class Play 2; Senior Circus 4. “Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle.” HAROLD STURM “Sturmy Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 1; Senior Circus 4. “If 1 am never president, I shall not mind at all, I think it would be twice the fun To play a game of ball.” FRANCIS THOMAS “Sam” Debating 2, 3; Circus 1, 2. 4; Senior Class Play 1; Junior Class Play 3; Booster Club 3; Athletic Board 3; Science dirt) 4; Ass’t. Trainer 3, 4; Senior Class Play 4. “Loves h mself and has no rivals.' DONALD WHEELER “Bub Class Basketball 2. 3; Track 3; Bask?t-ball 4; Track 4; Senior Circus 4. “There may be better basketball players but we doubt it.” LUCILLE WHITE “Bobby” Class Basketball 1, 3, 4; Senior Circus 1. 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3; Junior Class Pla f 3; Sect, of Class 3. 4; W. A. A. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Circus Committee 4. “Its ‘Awfully simple’ to fall in love. But ‘Simply awful’ to fall out.” 7 hirty-tivo THE 1924 SF= SPIDER WEB --- GENEVIEVE WOODWORTH Veva ' Dramatic Arts 3, 4; Senior Class Play 1; Girls Glee Club 2. 3; Senior Class Play 3; Orchestra 4; Declamation 3. ‘‘Independence, now and forever!” GERTRUDE WOERLY “Toots Junior Class Play 3. ‘‘Give me an honest laughter.” RUTH WORLEY Class Vice Pres. 1, 3; Class Pres. 2; Senior Circus 2. 3, 4; Senior Class Play 1, 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Annual StatT 4. ‘‘She always has her lessons, hut that does not keep her Train her good times.” DONALD YEAST Class Basketball 3; Radio Club 4; Annual Staff 4. “Without an honest manly heart, no man was worth regarding.” WINIFRED HANAN Cla,-.B Mascot. Thirty-three THE 1924 SPIDER WEB THE LAST DAYS “The M’s go to that room, the H’s go to this.” We’re told, to find sorrow or yet perfect bliss. When the T ell rings at noon we scamper away To get our report cards—the very last day. And what are the words that are spoken in there? “Pearl T. wrote C-,—Oh well, I don’t care ’ “1 passed in my Shorthand,” another may shout; And one simply sighs “Will I ever get out?” And then comes the night of all nights for a few— Where we sit still and listen—not much else to do; The girls clothed in white—marcel in their hair. And the boys sniff with glee the perfume in air. “Go on,” we are told, “to some college next year; There’s much more to learn than you know, never fear.” We strut 'cross the stage, lisp a “Thank you. Good Sir” Then back to our place with relief—’mid a stir. Out into the world we wend our way; For some it’s to labor, for others to play. We’re teachers, stenogs. maybe preachers a few. And hair-dressers cute, perhaps movie stars too. And some go to college—are Freshmen again Through four years they labor, ’mid pleasures and pain; And when the day comes that they’re through it once more, They’ll remember the Seniors of nineteen, two, four. Mildred McKee. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY I had not thought of it for a long time but nevertheless it has been just twenty years since I had seen some of my classmates. What a change this time must have made. It was but a few days later that I received the invitation to attend the first reunion 'f the class of 1924. which was to be held in Macomb. There were no wild horsr that could hold me away. Four weeks had passed and I was just ready to leave the Hodges Hotel, when a regular downpour began. I called the Helms’ taxi of which Virgil was the proprietor It was a most luxurious cab. The owner of the hotel was Dale Hodges and it was the largest in that part of the state. It was but a few minutes later when I reached the stadium. Oh. yes. Macomb had one now. It was beautifully decorated in rose and silver. We were first greeted by the reception committee, then all registered and gave their home town and occupation, it was here I met Lucille White. No, not Monroe, but White. She had just returned from India where she bad been divorced by her husband, John Monroe. He charged she had spent all her t me with her pet crocodiles and alligators and never served his meals on time. Binnie Wolfe was in Washington, D. C. in the president’s cabinet. He told us that he was sorry his wife could not accompany him as she was so busy with her society affa’rs. His wife was formerly Patricia Roark. Binn'e told that only a few days before his departure, he received a letter from Donald Coats offering him a small sum o' money if he would release him for exercise before he was to be banged on the charge of chasing bull frogs to get the hops to make home br?w. Binnie answered, asking what kind of exerc'se he wanted and Donald replied, “skipping the rope.” We were soon summoned to the bannuet room. Upon being seated I was surprise ! to see a genuine dude sitting on my right. It was George Monroe—he was the “Molasses King in Kpperson and was worth millions of dollars. In our conversation he Thirty-four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB told of going into Edgar Laughlin’s cafe and asking the chief waitress, Ruth McBride, if they served lobsters there, and her reply was “Yes sir, we serve everybody here, sit down.” On my left was Bertha Moon. She was living in Honolulu and wfas here for a visit with her cousin. Miss McBride, when she received her invitation. But a few seats away I saw a short, stout looking lady and at my first opportunity I asked who she as. ami George said “Why don’t you know who she is? 1 supposed you could recognize her anywhere.” I had never before seen such a painted mask and such flirtatious glances! He said “Why that’s Ethel Miner, that is, that’s who it used to be, I have forgotten her name now.” But Bertha said she thought it was Crawford and I sail “Oh yes. Well, what is she doing now?” They told me she had 'been a cabaret dancer I was able to see Bertram Portlock for only a few' minutes. He was leaving with his wife, formerly Miss Keetha Young, on an early train. He is a great minister and ts at this time a missionary in Arkansas. He said his sister, Lucille, was married and living in Spain. Maxine Butterfield was the most changed woman I had ever seen. She was a demure, shy, quiet old lady. During the first few years after she left school she was a chorus girl on the stage. She became so hard hearted, they said a diamond was the only thing that could make an impress.on on her. She was then wearing a Van Dyke, but from her conversation I learned that she wras contemplating a divorce. 1 was greatly surprised to see Frances Pierpont in a French creation of extreme style. She and Jewell Adams had a quaint littie French shop in New York City. Jewreii was unable to leave. She told me that Jewell had been in the movies ten years before, but left them when she •began to lose her teeth. Ruth Worley was president and founder of a girl’s boarding school in Rhode Island. Only girls of very high standing and ambitions were allowed to attend. Francis Thqmas was a sedate and dignified judge in the cr.minal courts in Kansas. He also was very popular in the divorce courts of that state and was unaJble to attend the reunion. That night after I left the stadium and went back to the hotel, I found Florene Bible’s (1 have forgotten the next name) famous “Flying Hounds” dance orchestra in the midst of the new “dog trot.” They were playing for the Senior-Junior reception of the class of 1944. The next day while returning home I saw' Fawn Purman. She was a judge in the juvenile courts in Maryland and had been in the west on a vacation. 1 had read muc� i about her recently as she had greatly revolutionized the courts. In Dayton, Ohio, I w ent into a beauty parlor for a manicure and there I found the Vowers sisters as proprietress’. They had had a thriving business for fifteen years. To my greatest surprise as I entered a bank to cash a cheque I found Mildred McKee the stenographer and Gertrude Worley, bookkeeper. While 1 was standing ther ; Vi.ian Purdum came in. attractively dressed. She told me her husband was proprietor ot the leading gum manufacturing plant. That night I went to the “Crawford Theatre” and to my amazement 1 saw Wanda Rush. Ruth Russel and Winona Anderson in the cast of the play “Crosseyed Dumbbells.” In the “Dayton News” I was terrified to read of the catastrophe the great steamer the “Cat’s Whiskers” had met while traveling on the Lamoine river, when it struck, a sand dune and sank. The accident was totally the fault of the captain, James Rodgers. The victims were old members of the class who w-ere on their way to the reunion. They had planned to launch at the Macomb Water Works. The missing are: Edward Durr, 38, Star Athelete Donald Yeast. 40, Revenue Collector. Chicago Venner Mason. 37, Rancher, Arkansas. Donald Wheeler. Skating-rink Prop.. Kansas City Howard Burnham. 40. Hospital Surgeon Ansel Fetch, 40, Farmer. Sahara Desert. Turning tYe page cf the paper. 1 read of the marriage of Helen Lawyer's daughter to the son of Mrs. Chess Knutt, formerly Miss Mabel Rainey. At this time the conductor came in yelling “Pittsburg next station!” so I had been back over twenty years of time and had seen many of the old classmates and learned of their w'hereabouts. The trip wfas well worth the time and money and one never to be forgotten. Thirty-five Geraldine Bly ’24 SPIDER WEB - THE 1924 W ■ ■ 3 —-■- gpg Thirty-six THE 1924 SPIDER WEB W- Thirty-seven JUST A JUNIOR. Sitting alone in the schoolroom. Yes, alone in fancy and thought. Dreaming again of days past. Thinking what each has brought. From the time when were were Freshmen As green as the grass they say; To the happy-go-lucky Junior. Which we find ourselves today. Oh. these days are pleasant and happy. Though they may seem dull and long. We should always try to be joyful, And meet what comes with a song. And when we at last have started The journey of life's long ways We'll all remember the school time And think of our Junior Days. Helen Miller Thirty-eight THE 1924 SPIDER WEB President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Thomas Gilchrist Robert Doerr Florence Arrasmith Ada Hare COLORS-—Purple and White FLOWER—Violet ADVISORS Miss Stauffer Mr. Jack Mar. 30, 1930 Dear One: — You asked me what had been happening in the old town since you went away. I do not have time to sit down and write it all, so I am sending you this week’s now the News Circle” and I hope that all the persons you asked me about will be mentioned here. (Continued on Page 50) Thirty-nine THE 1924 SPIDER WEB W ................ ■ ■■ 0 ...-., =z=---..... BEULAH ALLEN “Bill” “A quiet sort of girl.” LAWRENCE ALLISON “Allie” “Grant me honest fame or grant me none ' LOUISE ARMSTRONG “Ruby Lips ' “Since ‘haste makes waste Louise doesn’t hurry FLORENCE ARRASMITH “Bill “She doesn’t have to study, the teachers are sure she knows it.” WILLIAM BAILEY “Bill’' “Six weeks exams. Oh what a fright Can’t have a date t 11 Saturday night FLORENCE BA INTER “Shorty” “A shy little miss in our school, who never breaks a rule.” ANNIE BASTABLE “Nance” “The power of laughing is irresistable.” LEWIS BERRY “Louie” “I will f.nd a way or make one.” Forty THE 1924 5F= SPIDER WEB - • AI BERTA ATKINSON “Bertie” “None but herself could be her equal.” BRET A BLYTHE “Brette” “That winning smile will educate some- one. � � MARIE BUSSERT “Mci” “Marie's heart is like the moon, ever-changing but it always has a man in it ' HAROLD BRAND “Tootle’ “The first sight of love is the last of wisdom.” FORREST BURNHAM “I account more strength in a true heart than in a walled city.” RALPH BUTTERFIELD Butter” “You know I like original neckties, the gayer the better. KENNETH COATS “Ken “I use the motto hurry and win’ and go so fast it makes me thin.” ROBERT CHAPIN “Bob” “Fear not for the future, weep not tor the past.” turly-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB FRANCIS CRAIN “Pete” “Any boisterous boy can make a noise, but it takes a wise man to keep quiet.’ DEAN CRABB “Crab” “The mind’s the standard of the man.' PAUL CURTIS “What shall I do to be forever known?” MAURICE CURLESS “Red” “Let’s take life easy to-day; for tomorrow we may flunk.” HASKEL DAMRON “Hash” “I have always preferred cheerfulness to mirth.” FRED DANIELSON “The best of blessings, a contented mind.” ROBERT DOERR “Bob” “No more arguing boys, the world can’t go on without me.” ROBERT DUDMAN “Bob’ “An honest man may like a lass.” Forty-two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ELLA DOERR “Doerr” “One tongue is enough for a woman. ’ HELEN FOULK “The best we can find in our travels is a true friend.” CLEOTA FEATHERLIN “Cleo” “Silence is one great art of conversation.” MARY GIFT “Teenie” “A merry, busy bee.” EDMAR GARDNER “Fats” “I have no other but a woman’s reason.’ RALPH GIFT “Giftie” “The man o’ independent mind He looks and laughs at a that.” MARIAM GODOW “Mamie” “With a style all her own.” THOMAS GILCHRIST ’Gillie” “The flapper maiden in the big circus.” Forty-three THE 1924 W = SPIDER WEB ADA HARK “Worry causes wrinkles—so don’t’ MAX HA INLINE “My own thoughts are my companions” WILLIAM HELMS “Bill” “His manners are gentle, employing and bland.” WILLIAM HIGGINS “Bill” “While a man exists there is some need of him.” WILMA JENNINGS “She does not care for meditation Within her bonnet are no bees.” WII MAM HOLMES “Bill” “Wisdom is a good purchase though we pay dear for it.” RUSSELL JONES “Bus” “Success comes to those who think success” EVELYN KING “Eve” “When duty and pleasure clash let duty go to smash. ' Forty-four HKULAH KNIGHT Live, laugh and be gay Someday maybe, you can't.” AGNES KRUSE “Agg” Gather ye rose buds wh'Ie ye may Old time is still a flying.” RUTH LEMMER Rastus “A friendly heart with many friends.” MARY KRUSE A man. a man. my kingdom for a man” VERL LUTZ “Lutzie “And when there’s a lady in the case, you know all other things give place ERVIN MAGUIRE Irish” I do appeal dear friends and patriots all; Be a brick and help bu.ld our wall KENNEDY MASON “The foolish darn” their luck, the wise mend it.’ MARY McELVAIN “Mac” “Quiet and sincere.’’ Forty-Jive THE 1924 SPIDER WEB JOSEPH McGANN ‘'Joe” “Life is indeed not a holiday.” JOHN MELVIN “Sam” “He is not dead—but sleeping.” LILLI AM MERCER “The great end of life is not knowledge but actions.” CHELLIS MESICK “Chellie” “Girls may come, and girls may go But Vivian and I stroll on forever.” DELBERT MILLARD “What we have to learn to do. we learn by doing.” HELEN MILLER “I know everything—except myself. IRENE MINER “Be there a will and wisdom finds the way.” RUBY NAIL “Rufus” Like a circle ending never, doth her tongue run on forever. Forty-six THE 1924 «P� SPIDER WEB DOROTHY NELSON 'Dot” Your friends are counted by your acquaintances. REUEL E. O’HARRA “Elliott” A teacher's dream of perfection. FERN RICH Where she falls short ‘tis natures fault alone, where she succeeds, the merit is her own. MONA RINGER “Monie” The cares of love are sweeter than those of any other pleasure. LORRAINE ROLL We meet thee like a pleasant thought. EVELYN SAVIDGE Give thy thoughts no tongue. EVA SHORES “Peg I can't help it. it’s just my nature to love all the boys that love me. ZELLA SHRYACK Zellis Easy going ami friendly, but refuses to be imposed upon. Forty-seven THE 1924 8F= SPIDER WEB - - — ELDON SOWERS He is full of brains, from the top of his head up. EVA SPRAGUE Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. HELEN STEWART “Friends are discovered, rather than made.” FLORENCE THONANDER Toots “She who frowns on men must die a maid, so why frown.” RUBY THOMPSON Tillie With calls and dates is she supplied. Why shouldn’t she be satisfied? LOIS TYLER “Life though never serious, often appears complex.” RUTH WELLS Ruthie” Hang sorrow! Worry will kill a cat. so therefore let us be merry. MABEL WILHELM “Mabs “An old maid I shall never be For there is need for cooks you see.” Forty-eight CLAUDIA WILLEY “Claudie ’ Quiet everywhere but at recitation. CARROLL YEAST “Farmer- “Give me audience for a word or two.’ BINNIE WOLF Bin” “With such a comrade, such a friend, I fain would waik till journey’s end KENNETH YEAST “I would be brave for there is much to dare.” BERNICE YARD “Bernie' “A smile and a helping hand.-’ WII BURN CLINGAN Bill Wise men have long ears and short tongues.' Fortj,-nine T II E E W N i I K C WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 19:{0 i. i: TWO FORM EH MACOMB BOYS IN MOVIES JOHN MELVIN AND KENNETH COATS IN MOVIES John Melvin and Kenneth Coats, two former Macomb boys, have entered the movies and are two of the leaning stars in “why Girls Lea e Home.'’ In their high school davs these two lads ranked among the h.gn est in their classes and it was predicted that some day their name wou'd go down in history and so it has. Mrs. Melvin was formerly Miss Ruby Nail of Macomb and Mrs. Coats was tormer ly Miss Ada Hare, of Macomb. DORIS FLAKES ANSWERS TO LOVE PROBLEMS Dear M� ss Flake: 1 am going with a girl who is several years my senior, sue is very good looking and has an awfully nice car. Do you think it is all right to continue keeping company with her, even if she is older than 1? Harold Brand Dear Mr. Brand: If you like her very much I suppose you could forget her ge, especially it she has such a nice car. DISTURBING THE PEACE A mysterious look.ng person was found this morning by t hiei of Police Wendell Anderson, and placed in the county jail, ror distudoing the peact . He was threatening to kid a number of people on West Jackson sireei .f they refused to give him money. He gave his name as Francis era n. ADEPTS t.OOD POSITION Miss Breta Blythe has accepted a position as head waitress in the Grand Hotel, She will take up her am es Monday morning. RINGL1NG BROTHERS CIRCUS TO BE HERE JUNE FIRST Ringling Brothers circus will be here June the first. This was an open date for them and we are very fortunate in getting them to stop in our city. It was learned that one of their special attractions was their bare back rider; a lady of great renown. This lady. M ss Ruby Thompson, is kno.vn to all the world as the greatest hare-back rider ever known. The manager of the circus as you will be delighted in knowing s a former Mo-comb boy. Mr. Haskell Damron. BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS Miss Florence Thonander has moved to Chicago where she will tak Doris Flakes place. Miss Flake .s leaving for an extended trip to Kurope and other parts of the world. M A RRIAGES Several years ago an announcement T a:; made of the marr age of Lawrence Allison of Good Hope. Several people of this city got it confused and thought it was Lawrence Al ison of Macomb and he received a number of congratulations. We are glad to announce that Lawrence Allison, of Macomb, was united in marr.age to Miss Helen Stewart )f this city, Monday twenty-seventh at eight o’clock at the house of the bride’s parents on East Jefferson st. Rev. Dean . rabb performed the ceremony. Mr. Allison will now be glad io receive any congratulations that his friends might have to extend to him. LOCAL NEWS Miss Florence Arrasmith arrival home to-day from Ward Belmont Nashville. Tennessee, for a two weeks spring vacation. 'She has been attending this finishing school for the past five years and is indeed a very finished young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Early spent the week end at Scottsburg. Mrs. Ear y was formerly Miss Helen Miller. HELP WANTED Female: An experienced cook and home maker to take charge of a country house. Either call 6 on 4 or see me. Ralph Gilt THE SICK Reuel O’Harra was taken to the Holmes Hospital last night very ill. due to taking too many aspirin tablet Some time ago he was told that aspirins were good for love-sickness and he has been taking them evur since. This time he took too man '. It is thought he will recover. USE TANLAC IT NEVER FAILS For twro years I had not been feeling well. I could not eat or sleep half of the time. Someone receom-mended Tanlac. I tried it and after two bottles I was absolutely cured. ! will never be without it again. This testimony may be used to influence thousands of others who need this splendid tonic. _a, . . . Mr. Tom Gilchrist Our new Marinella Shop now' open for business. Can give best hair and face treatments. For appointments call 77 main. Proprietor: Miss Eva Shores Operators: Miss Mary Kruse Miss Wilma Jennings ENTERTAINMENTS Sisters’ Beulah Knight, Bernice Yard and Evelyn King wrill entertain the Ladies Aid society at their home on West Chase street, Tuesday afternoon at tw’o-thirty o’clock. LEAVE FOR PARIS Misses Miriam Godow, Dorothy Nelson and Ruth Lemmer left this morning for Paris, where they will study all the latest styles. On their return they will open up a Ladies Ready-to-Wear department store. Fifty THE 1924 yp-------= SPIDER WEB Fifty-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB - ------------------- ' - Fifty-two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Ruth Moon Eugene Russell Lucille Allison Elizabeth Tregellas ADVISORS Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Hungerford SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM The Juniors sure think that they’re quite a wow. The Seniors believe they’re the cat's meow; Bur it certainly makes them both mighty sore, To learn that the perfect class is SOPHOMORE. We’re not quite as ignorant as we used to be When we were the Freshmen of ’23; While the other classes think of Sophomores in fear. The teachers all pet us. and think we’re “just dear.” In athletics the Sophomores give quite a few men. For the football eleven, we sometimes send ten; And the ones who can’t play; so generously give. That it gives Mr. Cartwright new ambition to live. So now in parting, we’ll just leave this word. That the Sophomore's the best class of which ever was heard. Eugene H. Russell Fifty-th ree THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Sophovllle Dear Absentee: I have asked, you have asked, in fact we all have asked, just how the Sophomores will be represented in this year's annual. One ancient adage has it that “God helps those who help themselves,’’ and I have taken upon myself the duty of inquiring reporter and have made several discoveries. Of course there will be the usual moralistic sketches concerning the attitude of the class, but there will be more than the usual amount, for this year’s Sophomore class is an unusual one, extraordinary, and unique. We are one and alone. There Is no rival class. Like a brilliant patchwork quilt, ingenuously and cleverly patterned, is our class We are hound to each other by the steel-strong cords of friendship. Our spirit is that of good-fellowship. Our motto is “One for all, and all for one,” and we unconsciously represent this in everything. The Sophomore quilt is composed of more or less brilliant scraps of humanity, symbolized in youth, the eternal. There are golden sparks of humor represented for the most part by members, namely: Donald Utley. Eugene Kussell and Don Terrill. There are the flamingo banners of the valiant, owned iby Andrew Allison. Orval Martin and Francis Greeley. The shining stars of true blue for scholarship are represented in Wilbur Boyle. John Fisher, and Max Thompson. The violet pennants of shrinking modesty and sweet girlhood are Faye Boyd and Irene Cricket. Several livid green strips representing the cool clearness and vigor of youth are personified in Bernice Zeiner and Sara Hendee. A dark maroon section of softness and warmth contains the characteristics of Mary Louise Lovell, Ruth Moon and Gladys VanMeter. A sweeping coil of flaming orange represents the brilliant, successful, athletic careers in John McCants and Lloyd Frowein. A paler tint represents the girls athletics, the stars of which are Irma Damage, Katherine Dawson and Mildred Butterfield. The stolid blaca and white of Terpischorean efforts are portrayed in Maurice Bridgewater and his violin. And so on through this immense effort of patchwork art could 1 go. Every color, from the fiery scarlet of courage, to enter in the battle and come out victor, to the glittering white of honors won. and rewards received, we may never be found lacking. Each stitch put into the work is one of labor, love, and all that makes perfection. We are faulty but trustworthy. We may be inexperienced, hut we at least live up to the first of our name which means the Wise Fools.” Yours sincerely. Soph (alias Martha Lindstedt). Fifty-four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB t0F ----------------------------------------- ' - - - Fifty-five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB — - Fifty-six THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Fifty-seven THE 1924 W- ---- SPIDER WEB - ■ ■ • ; Fifty-eight SPIDER WEB THE 1924 President Francis Tiernan Vice President Truston Stewart Secretary Dorothy Dudman Treasurer Violet Minner ADVISORS Miss M. Dorset Miss Purdum T 0 . FKKSHMKN Now, we are Freshmetf, verdant but gay, For we'll ceale to be Freshmen the last day of May. The grand upper classmen look on us with scorn. And seem to regret we ever were born. But they must remember that not long ago— They were mournfully hoeing the same sort of row. And that their upper classmen that have passed from the schools Used to sit by and call them all, big sorts of fools. ✓ But how can we become upper classmen so gay. If we don’t go through the now-harboring bay Of the Freshmen so hated, because they are green And be scornfully scorned, by the “uppers” so mean. Ethel Brown Fifty-nine THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ----— FRESHMAN CLASS For one year the class has been before us as the irresponsible Freshmen. In September they entered the Macomb High School in search of fame and knowledge. With dreams and ambitions, great resloves and confidence, they began their long looked for school career. Surely their plans were not idle dreams for this class has been splendidly represented in all high school activities, delation, declamatory, music and athletics. As they are but a beginning class and unable to take a very prominent part in school doings: but in the future as upper classmen, if zeal and school spirit count anything they will be the best class that ever graduated from the Macomb High School. FRESHMEN Everybody works but a Freshman, And they fool around all day, Gazing in awe at the Seniors And getting in the Junior's way. The Sophomores get their lessons Juniors and Seniors cram. Everybody works in our school. But—the—Freshman. DIARY OF A FRESHMAN March 4—Intended to get up at seven, because 1 had 10 lines of Latin, 5 Algebra problems and some Physiography to study, overslept and didn’t get up till eight. Ate breakfast in a hurry and beat it to school. We had a speaker in assembly and got out of Latin, teacher didn’t take grades in Algebra, so I’m safe. Wrote a theme on systemized study the third period. Lunch—hurried back to school, handed in my theme to Miss Roadstrum the fourth period. She said it was a fine theme but that I didn’t practice what I preached. Didn’t have any trouble in Physiography, kept my mouth shut and she didn't call on me. Its eight o’clock now I guess I’ll let those Algebra problems go till morning and read a book. Sixty Wilbur Boyle THE 1924 SPIDER WEB THE FRESHMEN The Seniors are the dignified. Who strut around in all their pride. The Juniors pace the assembly floor, And think the Freshmen quite a bore. The Sophomores are very wise, We mean, of course, in their own eyes. But we the Jolly Freshmen are, Each member is a shining star. There’s not a boy upon the street Who’s not acquainted with out Pete, You’ll have to admit he can’t be beat Even if he just won’t sit still in his seat Vi. Minner with her locks so fair Proves to all the boys a snare, fruston a Roman will never be Because in Latin he’s minus C. It the dances Dorothy D. Takes the prize ’tis plain to see Tubby a member of our Freshmen class Upon the basket-ball team was cast; The superior classes agree with us. When over our Bernie they make such a fuss So we the jolly Freshmen are. Each member is a sliininy star. We are the Freshies jolly and gay We come to school every day. The Seniors they treat us with disgust and disdain. But just the same we're here to remain. But we will take our medicine though bitter it be. And the next three years they’ll just see. We'll work and hurry both day and night And see if we Freshmen won't come out alright. Latin is easy, as you will see, But oh! when it comes to Physiography its still harder for me; Jackson is our coach for football, basketball and track. And we hope our school board will bring him back. Miss Stauffer teaches us dramatic art And if we learn all she says we sure will be smart. Our Latin teacher is Miss Walk And O boy! English we do not talk. Elizabeth Rodger LINES KIIOM A FRESHMAN SiTty-one Alice Thomas THE 1924 t SPIDER WEB Sixty-tiro THE 1924 IF2 SPIDER WEB ' tccvUUIL THE 1924 SPIDER WEB KAY L. JACKSON “Welcome to our school.” was the hearty greeting extended to Ray Jackson, who entered, unannounced, into our midst in the early part of last September to take up nis duties as athletic coach in M. H. S. After taking a survey of the task before him Coach Jackson put his shoulder to the wheel and issued a call for football recruits, which met with a hearty response. Immediately his willingness and ability to coach was evident and earnest work won for him a host of friends. With a few “Breaks” in his favor. Coach Jackson would have turned out a foooball team that would have vowed for honors in this section, and his basketball team was nosed out by one point in an overtime game in the district tournament. We are hoping that he will be back with us again next year. Sixty-four r CAPTAIN COATS—Left Tackle. “Coatsie” was a very aggressive tackle. He always had the jump on his man and was sure to open a hole when a gain was needed. He could also be relied upon to fill a place in the backfield when it was necessary for him to do so. He has earned his last “M” from M. H. S. GILCHRIST -Left Halfback A speedy halfback and a quick thinker “Gilly” was a decided asset to his team. Once started be fairly flew around the ends and hardly ever failed to gain. Although handicapped by an injured ankle he forgot all about it when he was in a game. He has one more year to fight for M. H. S. HOUTCHKNS Right Halfback One of the speediest, hardest hitting. “backs’ in this section of the state, he was a hard man to stop. A consistent ground gainer, either around the ends, througn the line, or catching passes, he was a constant worry to his opponents. He made the all-conference Team and the mythical All-Western State Team, also, being recognized as the only “trple threat” man in this region. He has plaved his last year of football for M. H. S. DURR Fullback With old man hard luck” following him everywhere “Bud” finished his fourth and last year of footiball for this school. With a dislocated elbow in the second game of the season, he was out of the fray for several weeks. This proved to be a serous handicap to the team as he as looked upon as the leader. No sooner had he returned to the game when he suffered a d slocated knee; but. he finished his last two games, although seriously handicapped. SPIDER WEB THE 1924 w= CURLESS— Right End A sure tackle, hard player, an I always full of pep he was recognized by his opponents as one to be dreaded. Although the team might be beaten he was never down in spirit and his motto was, “While there’s life there's hope.” “Red” has one more year. REYNOLDS Right Guard In his first year as a regular. “Mazook” proved that he was able to fill his position. His cooperation with his tackle made many yards for his team. A hard man to “take out” he broke up many plays of the opposing team. Th:s is the last “M“ for him as he graduates. BAILEY—Center “Bill” was certainly a valuable man to his team both on defense and offence. His accurate passing and taking care of his man at the same time characterized his playing. On defense he intercepted many passes and broke up many plays. We expect a gre.it deal from him next year. MONROE Quarterback. Although he was not experienced at this position, “Monty” easily proved his ability to run the team. A good interference runner he gave his team mates the task or carrying the ball. In passing he could be at either end—receiving or throwing. His running pass to Houtchens failed but few times This is his last year with the Orange and Black. CAPTAIN-ELECT McCANTS— Right Tackle Playing his second year of football, McCants developed into a strong tackle. His ability to get through and break up plays made him a valuable man on defense and he could be depended upon to do his part when a few yards were needed. He has two more years to fight for tne Orange an' Black. Sixty six THE 1924 $F = SPIDER WEB STURM—Fullback Having proved his ability as t lineman for three years. “Sturmy ’ filled that place in the hackfieid made vacant by Durr’s injuries. In spite of the fact that he was heavy he could clip off large gains around end. When it came to hitting the line he could generally deliver several yards. He is lost to the team through graduation. SMITH Guard (Sub.) Out for football for his first year “Red” made his letter. Although inexperienced he frequently broke through and threw his opponents for a loss. He will be with us two more years. CRAWFORD Guard (Sub.) Though handicapped by injuries during most of the season “Charley” got in o the fray occasionally and earned his “M.,f He is lost to the team by graduation. CLING AN Le;t Guard Although hand'capped by lack or experience “Bill” certainly did his part toward winning. With several vears of football ahead of Mm he should develop into a strong guard. RODGERS—Left End “Jimmy” was one tc be relied upon in a game. He always turned his man in and broke up the interference. Many times he would make the tackle. He could “hook” prases and it was this that led to our only touchdown in the Moline game. He will be lost by graduation. Sixty-seven GKIIHHON HUNGERS The captain of the team is named Coats. His hair is as curly as a goat's. But although he had mumps He can still give the humps To opponents who show him their throats. Durr is the boy we call “Bud.” He can play in the dust or the mud. On line plunee3 he gains Without evident pains When he lands on the ground with a thud. Houehins is a man who plays half-back. His head is so hard that it won’t crack. He laughs at his foes And tromps on their toes And leaves them to hold up the sack A half on the team is Gilchrist. Wiith the girls he is not very swift But yet in the fight He always is a sight For he uses his head and his fist Monroe is the one who plays quarter. He is the team’s main supporter; When he rattles his numfbcrs They look like cucumbers And the opponents look for the porter. Rodgers is a player called “Jim;” Who goes at his opponents with vim. In catching the pass. None him can surpass. For his fingers are well formed and s’im. We have a tackier with the address of Sturm. Though he at full-back sometimes takes a turn He gives them all scares. But little he cares. For they treat him just like a worm. There is a young man called McCants; Who out on the gridiron can prance In the midst of the fray Ma y men does he slay. And they carry them off the first chance. Our center is a boy we call “Bill.” He can never avoid a good spill. If he fractures a finger He goes to Miss Ringer, And she certainly gives him a thrill. “Mazook” is a man who plays guard. He talks and he looks very hard. But he really is tame. Except in the game. When he gets hit or his features are marred. (Continued on Page Seventy-one) Sixty-erg h t THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ■ ' Athletic Board of Control The Athletic Board of Control was composed of Superintendent Smith, Principal Kinney. Coach Jackson, I)r. Welch, and H. P. Zahren. The duties of this board were to make the schedules, approve bills, and pass on matters pertaining in any way to high school athletics. Our business manager, Mr. Cartwright, should be given a great deal of credit for his handling of the athletic funds the past year. To Dr. IDelch TO DR. WELCH the students of Macomb High School extend their gratitude for tho services donated by him to our men who participated in athletics. Being a close follower of the high school's athletics, he was always present when he was needed to administer aid. After the game was over he did not forget the fellows but gave them attention until they had fully recovered. “Sam” certainly deserves his M. D. from M. H. S. With his medical knowledge he seemed to be able to cure all the aches and pains of the men. He also developed a good team in his ‘‘Omelets’’ as he called them. They put up some stiff fighting and were a scrappy bunch for the first team to practice with. Sixty-nine SPIDER WEB THE 1924 IF— FOOTBALL SFHE1ULE Sept. 22 Carthage 0 Macomb 19 Sept. 29 Pittsfield 3 Macomb 9 October 6 Moline 40 Macomb 7 October 13 Peoria Manual 16 Macomb 0 October 27 Monmouth 0 Macomb 79 November 3 Hannibal 0 Macomb 69 November 10 Quincy b Macomb 19 November 17 Galesburg 7 Macomb 6 November 29 Kewanee 0 Macomb G Total points Opponents 72 Macomb 214 REVIEW OF THE FOOTBALL GAMES. In our first scheduled game we played Carthage in which the men showed lack oi' training, nevertheless they outclassed the visitors in every respect. Banishing Bailey from the field early in the game weakened the team and held .he score down. Coach Jackson watched the game very closely as he wished to pick out the weak spots. In spite of the fact that Pittsfield was leading 3 to 2 up to the last few minutes o: play, the fellows ne.er give up. Houtchens recovered his fumble, reversed his field and slipped around the right end for a touchdown with only two minutes to play, in one way we had won. but in another we had lost as “Bud” Durr suffered a dislocated elbow in the second quarter, putting h m out of the game for several weeks. On October sixth Coach Jackson took his squad to Moline where we met our first defeat of the season. Although the scores were far apart, the fact that Durr s injuries disorganized the team and that a train wreck permitted the men to have only five or six hours sleep the night before, probably contributed to our defeat. Playing in a sea of mud our light, end running, passing team was seriously handicapped in the game with Peoria Manual. Unable to get a foothold, our linemen could not stop their line plunges until they had gained a few yards. The fact that their first n ne points came as a result of fumbles and inability to kick a slippery ball seemed to demoralize the team. “Jack” sure took advantage of the week lay-off as he certainly must have put the men through some hard training. Displaying a brand of it that would do credit to any team, the Orange and Black swamped the Monmouth eleven 79-0. What started out to be a hard game was turned into a track meet. Perfect interference made touchdowns possible every few' minutes. In the third quarter the seconds were sent in but they did not let up on the scoring. It seems as though our schedule makers got mixed between football and track, for, on the next Saturday following the Monmouth game we took Hannibal into camp 69-0. Knowing nothing of the visitors the men went out and made the r points early in the game. Same old story; “Bud” Durr started the game only to be taken out suffering from a wrenched knee. Seventy THE 1924 SPIDER WEB -------- True to her form of getting her points early, Macomb scored against Quincy in the first few minutes of play. This lead was short lived however, as they tied the score in the first quarter. Neither side scored again until late in the game when we shoved over a touchdown. This seemed to break Quincy's spirit as another one followed in short order. Ihis wras one of the hardest games the team played all season, as it practically determined the conference championship, Macomb and Ft. Madison being lied, neither team losing a game. Although Durr made his start again in the Galesburg game, Monroe was missing on account of illness. In the game both teams made the same number of first downs and Macomb gained the most ground, but these gains did not come at the right time. The teams were fighting even until late in the third quarter, w'hen Galesburg shoved over a touchdown and kicked goal. Macomb came back strong in the fourth quarter and by straight football pushed one o.er, but the try for goal was blocked. In our last game of the season, on Thanksgiving Day, the team brought home the turkey from Kewanee. A constant drizzle put the field in such a condition as to make Jong runs almost impossible. Once Hailey intercepted a pass and had a clear field for a touchdown but the field was too slippery for him to stay on his feet. Macomb’s lone touchdown came in the last of the third quarter The ball was advanced to the seven yard line, from which place Houtchens took it over. (Continued from page 68) “Red” Curless, a lad at right-end; Flaying hard, his school to defend. He could tackle inem low And get up and go, While they’d be looking round for a friend. Cl ngan fills the station of guard. If rendered he sure makes some lard. He plays a hard game Until he is lame And then he begins to retard. There is a young man of rare pith. Whom fate tried to conceal by naming him Smith. The scenery is red On top of his head Hut he sails through the game like a myth. Crawford is large but not small. He played his game in the fall. Hy obtaining a letter, He is termed a go-getter. But he doesn’t worry at all. Composed by Francis R Moon. Seventy-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Cheer Leader What's the matter with the team? They’re all right! Who's all right? Team! Rah! Rah! Rah! TEAM!! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! v M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! Macomb! Macomb!! MACOMB!!! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Team ! Team! Who? Team! Who? Team Who? Team! Team ! Team! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! M-H-S Rah! Rah! Rah! High School! High School! Rah! Rah! High School! High School! Rah! Rah! High School! High School! Hoo-Rah! Macomb! Macomb! MACOMB!!! Harem-scarem, rickety-rack! Hearem-cheerem. Orange and Black! Kick-em-ala! Kick-emala! Macomb High School!!! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yeeaaa Team! mmmmmMMMMM BOY!! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 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! sssss ssssssssssssssSSSSSSS SSSoSSS BOOM!! (pause) MACOMB!!!! R?ckety-boom! Rah! Rah! Rickety-boom! Rah! Rah! Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yea. Macomb! Yea. Macomb! M-A-C-O-M-B Macomb!! Whistle Yell Boom!! MACOMB!!!! Seventy-two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Seventy-three SPIDER WEB THE 1924 SF .W.6 HELMS. CAPTAIN—Center “Bill” playing the pivot post tion, started the season in good style but was occasionally removed in later games because he could not hold on to the ball. He is lost to the school by graduation. GILCHRIST—Guard Playing back guard after Rodgers graduated “Gilly” waj one of the shining lights of the team. On defense he was a hard man to get around and on offense several times he would dribble down the floor and make a basket. He especially starred in the Distrct Tourna rnent where he made the firs' all star team. He has one more year. McCANTS—Guard Playing his first year of basketball McCants proved to be a strong guard. Beside covering his man. he had a knack of slipping in a long shot when least expected. In his two re-mum ing years he should be one of the mainstays of the team. FRO WE IN—For w a rd Although he was just a Freshman and it was his first year of basketball “Tubby” played a wh rlwind game. Being a very fast man he could slip away from his guard to shoot baskets He has three more years. Seventy •four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB LUTZ Forward Being a very speedy forward Verl frequently occupied that berth. Although he could slip away from his guard, his main trouble was in hitting baskets, lie is lost through graduation. SOWERS—Forward Breaking into the game near the middle of the season. Sowers developed into a very consistent player. He was a hard fighter and always got his share of the baskets. He will be back with us again next year. CLINGAN—Guard Although Bill” did not play much until the last of the season, nevertheless he made his letter. He was a capable guard and much is expected 01 him in his remaining two years WHEELER—Forward Although he played forward at the start of the season, he was later shifted to center and easily filled that position too A good floor worker and a goo.! eye for baskets made him a valuable player. Seventy-five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB SCHEDULE ’28 - 24 December 14 Bardolph 13 Macomb 19 January 8 Bushnell 21 Macomb 23 January 11 Galesburg 23 Macomb 10 January 16 Academy 21 Macomb 13 January 18 Monmouth 6 Macomb 16 January 22 Abingdon 19 Macomb 21 January 24 Bushnell 9 Macomb 10 January 26 Bardolph 17 Macomb 28 January 30 Academy 12 Macomb 18 February 1 Monmouth 13 Macomb 14 February 5 Abingdon 19 Macomb 12 February 8 Canton 30 Macomb 13 February 22 Galesburg 28 Macomb 14 February 29 Alumni 12 Macomb 18 Total points 243 229 YV. I. S. T . C. TOURNAMENT February 14 Havana 9 Macomb 43 February 15 Academy 12 Macomb 9 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT March 6 Kewanee 11 Macomb 13 March 7 Galesburg 15 Macomib 14 Grand Total Points 290 308 SUMMARY OF THE GAMES On Friday, December 14, the team opened the basketball season with a victory trimming the Bardolph five 19-13. The teamwork in this game was good. Bushnell came down here on January 8 with the determination to win The gam� was slow with little team work but we piled up a lead of ten points until the last two in nutes when they made four shots from center. The game ended in our possession Unable to hit baskets, but out-playing them in the first half, our team went down to defeat before the fast Galesburg quintet 23-10. Coats and Iiodgers played their last game Handicapped by the loss of two men by graduation, we lost to our old rivals by a score of 21-13. The game was close until the last few minutes when Grigsby got “hot. Beating them everywhere but unable to pull the ball through the hoop to pile up a large score, the team easily defeated the Maple City crew 16-6. , p Seventy-six THE 1924 jr-= SPIDER WEb Showing great teamwork and ability to hit baskets in the first half, in which they piled up a ten point lead, the team barely came out on top ot a 21-19 score. The visitors snowed a great comeback in the last half. In a game lacking teamwork, but nevertheless full of excitement, Macomb defeated the railroad center laos in her return game there. Handicapped Iby loss of men through injuries and sickness wre had little trouble in deieating the crippled Bardolph five 28-17 in our second game with her. Determined to make up for their former defeat, the team displayed such a style of basketball as to astomsn everyone. There were no stars in this game; everyone worked together. The team clearly out-classed the “Hilltoppers” and kept Grigsby covered. That the men were in good training wras shown by the victory over Monmouth two days after the Academy game. Although they seemed lost at first on the large floor, nevertheless they finished the game on top of a 14-13 score. Without the aid of our coach, who was sick, and two men who were removed from the game, we succumbed to the attack of the Aoinguon live 19-12. In our last scheduled game ot the season we bowred to Galesburg by the score of 28-14. Macomb's teamwork was gojd but the men were unable to hit baskets. The large floor was a serious handicap. Although the Alumni team was composed of the men that made the basketball team famous m years beiore, wfe defeated them 18-12. TOURNAMENTS W. I. s. T. C. Although we had won our first game from Havana 43-9, we were eliminated in the second game 12-19 by the Academy. Grigsby s long shots were the dividing factors in the game. The Academy was defeated in their next game, so boih Macomb teams were out. Ceoria Central finished winner and to them goes the Spaulding cup to keep, as they have won it three consecutive years according to the provision made. D1STK1CT After we had defeated Kewanee 13-11 in our first game, we lost to Galesburg 15-14 in an overtime period. The jinx was surely following the men. for, after outplaying them and making a few points for a lead, they saw' it tied up by lucky long shots. Gil-chr.st, with his dribbling was easily the star of the game. Time after time he would dribble through the Galesburg team only to see his teammates miss their shot when he ga e them the ball. (LASS The class tournament was the scene ot much excitement as usual. From all appearances Coach Jackson has some line material tor tiuure years. Most oi the games were verv close and were won by much hard fighting. Things looked very favorable for the Sen.ors, but tne Sophs, won the school championship lor the second time, defeating them 24-20. SGOKKS Juniors 12 Freshmen 14 Juniors 28 Sophomores 24 Seniors 17 Sophomores 22 Freshmen 7 Seniors 20 Seventy -seven THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ■■■ TRACK s23 The track team for 1923 was seriously handicapped by the lack of funds in the athletic treasury. The men should be given a great deal of credit for their work. In the M. V. H. S. meet at Quincy the team set several records that will probably stand for some time. The men who received track letters were: Murphy. Durr; Monroe, Coats, Gilchrist, Benson, Wheeler and Rodgers. In the McDonugh County Meet on April 23, Macomb took second with thirty points, ;o compare with Colchester’s forty-eight, which won the meet. The team was crippled by t1-e absence of Gilchrist, and Murphy being barred from some of the events because u 1'av'n’ won them in years before. Coats took first in the javelin, and tied for first in the 220 low hurdles. Murphy took first in the running broad jump. Rodgers won first in the half mile run. Benson won second in the standing broad jump. McCants took second in the discus and third in the shot put. The relay, composed of Coats, Monroe, Durr, and Murphy, was nosed out at the finish by Colchester. In the Mississippi Valley High School Meet at Quincy on May 7, the team won third with 18 points. Carthage, with 36 points, was first, and Quincy, with 22 points, was second. Murphy won first in the pole vault, second in the running broad jump, and third in the 220 low hurdles. Durr took third in the 440 yard run. Rodgers was second in the half mile. Coats w’on first in the 220 low hurdles. The relay team, composed of Coats, Monroe, Durr, and Gilchrist won first, stepping off the half mile in 1:38:1. In the Neighborhood Meet, Toluca was first with 22 points. Abingdon was second with 17, and Macomb was third with 16%. Murphy tied for first in the pole vault, took second in the running broad jump, and won third in the 220 low hurdles. The relay team composed of Coats, Monroe, Durr, and Gilchrist won third place. Seventy-eight SPIDER WEB THE 1924 GIRLS ATHLETICS The Department of Physical Education for girls, under the direction of Miss Louise McDonough, made several strides forward in the field of Athletics. Interest in til's field is continually growing, with the addition of the W. A. A. and the regular class work required of Senior High School girls. A great interest was also taken in Hockey and Hiking, but because of weather conditions the enthusiasts had to give up after a few weeks practice, until Spring. BASKETBALL The basketball season of 1923-24 has been a most enjoyable and profitable one, cooperation. class spirit and fair play were shown throughout and tended largely to make the season a success. After a few practice games, teams were chosen for a class tournament. Each team played three games. The final combat was between the Seniors and Juniors. The Seniors won by a large score. Immediately following the class tournament, the first and second all star teams were chosen. Games were played as follows: 33 Freshmen 6 29 Freshmen . . 29 Sophomore 9 ... 42 Freshmen 0 19 . 49 6 Seventy■ nine THE 1924 w ■ SPIDER WEB Eighty THE 1924 SPIDER WEB w “3$ President Ethel Miner Vice President Treasurer Secretary Kathryn Blackstone Martha Allison Helen Stewart W. A. A. The Women’s Athletic Association was organized at Macomh High School last year. The object in organizing such an Association is to improve health, develop sportsmanship and to stimulate interest in Girl’s Athletics. The need of such an organization has since been shown, as the girls in it have taken a large part in bringing athletics for girls to their present standard. Membership is open to all girls, hut in order to become eligible she must earn ten points and to retain membership she must earn at least twenty each tw'elve weeks. These points may be obtained by participating in such sports as basketball, hockey, golf, hiking, skating, dancing, horselback riding and by keeping training rules. The great boom of all branches of Athletes, added to the interest taken in this direction, fairly insures the success of this association. ALL ST, First: Lucile White ............................F Mildred Newell ..........................F Catherine Dawson ........................F Florene Bible .......................... G Patricia Roark ..........................G Mildred Butterfield .....................G TEAMS. Second: Lucile Portlock .....................F Frma Gamage......................... F Florence Arrasmith ..................F M’riam Godow ........................G Elizabeth Butcher ...................G Evelyn King ........................ G -one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Eighty-two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB -------------- , -...Lulling Eighty-three THE 1924 SPIDER WEB fr? ...——-■- - — Harriett Greeley Francis Moon Editor-in-Chief Business Manager THE SPIDER IDES “We publish this hook not only for personal enjoyment hut also with the hope that it will serve to inspire our many fellow-students to better realization of what constitutes true High School life, and hope that they will profit by our initiative and attain even greater success.’ The above was the expression of the staff of ‘16 from the first Spider Web published by M. H. S. What they wish in the way of success has been fulfilled—for the annual Mas become more successful each year. The first annual of ‘16 contained one hundred twelve pages. At that time there were three literary societ’es in the Senior H gh School, the Wattoman, Zetalathean and Oxford and six in the Junior High School. German and Latin were the foreign languages taught at that time. In the following year the book was enlarged in several ways; the faculty increased, more space given to athletics and the literary department was enlarged . The class of 21 instead of putting out an annual published a monthly magazine the ‘High Life. In this book, the eighth annual of M. H. S.. we find classes in declamation, debation, and public speaking, four clubs, an orchestra and a girls’ glee club and many pages devoted to snaps and originals. We wish to express our thanks to all those who have given their time, interest and talent in making this book a success. Eighty-four THE 1924 W= SPIDER WEB Hirold Sturm Art Lucille White Originals Mildred McKee Typist Ruth Worley Activities Donald Yeast Advertising Manager Frances Pierpont James Rodgers Assistant Activities Assistant Business Manager Lucille Portlock Assistant Originals Miss Roadstrum Florene Bible Sponsor Girl’s Athletics Patricia Roark Assistant Editor Geraldine Bly George Monroe Classes Boy’s Athletics Eighty-five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB To Miss Nina A. Stauffer The Senior Class wishes to extend their gratitude for her willingness to assist in all their activities this year. The entire school realizes that without her aid it would have been impossible for us to have been so successful in our entertainments which were presented this year. Also much credit is due her for her faithful work in supervising the Circus, Senior Class Play, and our Class Day Exercises. PUBLIC SPEAKING The Public Speaking department under the supervision of Miss Stauffer has grown considerably this year. Two classes which met twice each week were organized for the purpose of sponsoring and encouraging all school activities. It was agreed by the school to grant a fraction of a school credit for all students who were regularly enrolled in these classes. To arouse school spirit in athletics a symbolical farce was put on in assembly to announce the coming football season. Later during the basketball season a timely ceremony was given to represent Academy’s plight after the Academy—H. S. game at the High School. As Macomlb had not been permitted to enter the Military Tract Meet for the past two years, due to the lack of representatives from the literary field the department endeavored to aid Macomb in regaining her foothold in this Meet. This year the representatives to the Military Tract Meet were Wayne Leighty in boy’s oratory and Ethel Miner In Girl’s Declamation. In the county contest our representatives were Harold Brand in boy’s declamation and Helen Miller in girl’s declamation. Particular attention was given to Dramatic Art. The Junior class produced the three act comedy “Dulcy” the first semester. In the circus two one-act plays, “Her Deaf Ear and The Real Thing,” were included in the program. Later in the year “The Neighbors,” a one-act play was put on in Assembly. The Senior class play, Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh,” a three-act comedy, was given May 8th. From time to time this department has sponsored various assembly programs and programs elsewhere. The interest in this type of work has increased greatly this year so we expect to accomplish many things next year in the way of permanently organizing literary and dramatic art clubs. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT This marks the third year that Macomb High School has included in its curriculum, the Commercial Department in which much advance has been made. The subjects taught are: Spelling and Penmanship, Arithmetic, Law, Bookkeeping and a two year course in Shorthand and Typing. The aim of this department is to equip or help equip students for some practical work on their leaving school. The advanced stenography class consists of twelve students. A number of Typing Aw’ards have been won by them thus far Vivian Purdum—Competent typist certificate (from the Gregg Writer) Mildred McKee—Competent typist certificate (from the Gregg Writer) Venner Mason—Underwood award, 60 words; Remington award. 52 words. Mildred McKee—Underwood award. 60 words: Smith aw'ard, 57 words. Mildred Newell (first year class)—Royal award, 58 words. Viviam Purdum—Underwood award, 60 words. A number of others in the two classes have won certificates and medals. Last year we were represented in the contest held at the Western Illinois State Teachers' College on May. the fifth, by a first year student, Mildred McKee. We will have many more entries in the contest this summer from both the first and second year classes in shorthand and typing. We are hoping that we shall be alble to win a few of the awards at least. Eiqhty-irix THE 1924 SPIDER WEB MRS. BUMPSTEAD-LE1QH’' By Harry Janies Smith SENIOR CLASS PLAT Presented at Hie Illinois Theatre May 8, lifcil IHItECTOIt MNA A. STAUFFER Justin Rawson ....... Miss Rawson ........ Geoffrey Rawson _____ Anthony Rawson ______ Stephen Leavitt ..... Mrs. Stephen Leavitt Peter Swallow ...... Kitson ............. Mrs. DeSalle ........ Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh Violet DeSalle...... Nina ................ . Francis Thomas • Bertha McCammon . Donald Coats • Virgil Helms . James Rodgers .Maxine Butterfield . Francis Moon . Wayne Leighty . Harriett Greeley . Pa'ricia Roark . Rthel Miner .Florene Bible SYNOPSIS The play presents the attempts of Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh to attain social prominence and an aristocratic husband for her sister, Violet. She masquerades as an English noblewoman while in reality she is from Missionary Loop. Indiana. Herein lies the humor of the play as she endeavors to capture a prominent English gentleman for Violet. Eighty-seven THE 1924 SPIDER WEB - ------- DULC1] By George Kaufman and Marc Connelly. The Junior class of the Macomb High School presented the three-act comedy drama “Dulcy” at the Illinois theatre, Friday, December the seventh. The cast of characters was as follows: Henry, the butler........................Ralph Butterfield William Parker, Dulcy’s brother .........Ralph Gift Gordon Smith, Dulcy’s husband ...........William Helms Tom Sterrett. advertising agent .........John Melvin Dulcinia. social climber ................Ada Hare Schuyler VanDyek. Mrs. Forbe’s admirer . . Reuel O’Hara C. Roger Forbes, jeweler manufacturer .... William Bailey Mrs. Forbes, Forbes’ wife ...............Helen Stewart Angela Forbes. Forbes’ only daughter.....Miriam Godow Vincint Leach, scenario writer ..........Harold Brand Blair Patterson, a lawyer ...............Srvin Maguire Between Acts 1 and II Vocal Solo .............................. Wayne Leighty Music ...................................High School Orchestra Musical Director . Scenic Manager . Dramatic I) rector Elizabeth McMein Mathew Jack Xina A. Stauffer HER DEAF EAR The play, given in connection with the Senior Circus this year, chosen by Miss Stauffer was “Her Deaf Ear,” a one-act iarce by A. Bates. The play was cleverly enacted and no doubt was one of the most delightful attractions of the Circus. The Cast Included: John Gay ......................... Helen West ....................... Miss Nahbis Mason ................ Riginald Blair ................... The Maid ......................... Eighty-eight Ralph Gift Bertha McCammon Helen Miller Ansel Fetch Evelyn Savage THE 1924 ;� ■ H v SPIDER WEB AFFlRMATlDE Erwin Maguire. James McMillan. James Rodgers NEQAT1DE: Helen Miller, Francis ITloon. IDaqne Leightq Debating was organized again this year under the capable supervision of Mr. Harris. There were about twenty members in the class and much progress has been made. The first debate to be given was in chapel one morning between the Juniors and Seniors The question was on the government ownership of the coal mines. The Seniors had the affirmative and were represented by James Rodgers, James McMillan and Ervin Maguire. The Juniors were represented by Helen Miller, Wayne Leighty and Francis Moon. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. The most important event in debating this year was the triangular debate between MaconJb, Good Hope and Roseville on the question of the Soldier’s Bonus. Each school selected an affirmative and negative team. Our affirmative team was composed of Helen Miller. Wayne Leighty and Francis Moon, who debated at M. H. S. with Roseville Friday evening. April 4th. They won by a unanimous vote of the judges. The negative team was composed of James McMillan, James Rodgers and Ervin Maguire. This team debated at Good Hope the same evening, but lost by a vote of two to one. A great deal of time and hard work was spent in getting up this debate and both Mr. Harris and the teams deserve a great deal of credit. Eighty-nine THE 1924 SPIDER WEB CALENDAR Set t. 3—Well, I'm l ack to the hang out. Saw the old gang and a lot of new green ones. Taking five subjects— will have to drag three. Had you ever seen the Principal before? It seems as if I have. Sept. 7—A friend of mine went out for football last night, but his folks don't know how they can get along without him if he should get killed so he had to disappoint the coach. Saw the new music teacher today, informed us that we arc to sing every Wednesday and Thursday. Call for try outs for orchestra and glee club. I sure feel for her nerves. Sept. 24—Saw the new coach in chapel, flutter, flutter!! Don’t get excited girls, he’s married. Locals win fr.cn Carthage. Jackson discovered weak points in his team. Sept. 28—Call for tryouts for yell leaders. I’m sure I am qualified but I’m afraid the stage is too small for m . Oct. 4—Found out that teachers haven’t forgotten Tiow to give tests. (Don’t ask anybody what his grade was unless you got an A.”) Glee Club’s first appearance in chapel. There were certainly enough girls, weren’t th re? Mr. Kinney has a dream. It could be possible! Team goes to Moline with some loyal rooters. Had a great time seeing the city. Oct. 11—No school!!! Too good to be true. The Shriners are in town. The camel must have been Irish. Nov. 2 Mr. Jackson explains football. I think a little of the information seeped in. Nov. 12-Come on kids, be patriotic and march. T really wish I was as lucky as some to exit thru the fire escapes. Nov. 16—Coatsie forgot himself. It cost him three days of school. Coatsie, think twice before you speak. We girls always do! er that is almost always. Dec. 14—First basketball game. Bardolph and Macomp George Koch sang for us. I recall the days when I too:; eighth grade history under him. Them was tile nays, but these are too! Dec. 22—Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Jan. 3—Old Santa must have had an unlimited suppl of neckties, even the girls are wearin’ ’em. Well, we ought to have something new, it only comes once a year. Jan. 11—Work on Annual started. Mad rush to g r pictures taken. Some were evidently very modest and had to be asked several times, but nevertheless I hav« enough to paper my wall. One half of it is over but Wow! Some of our report cards managed to get home before we did (sniff! sniff!) ’Member? Jan. 16—Too bad Academy licked us. Flow gentlv, sweet tears! Ninety THE 1924 w —- SPIDER WEB Jan. 22 Henry gave us a speech in chapel. Quite an orator, isn't he?. Snow hailing prohibited. Mr. Kinney don't he so hard on your opposites. Jan. .%) More Bacon. We defeated Academy. Oh! Ain't it a grand and glorious feeling? Keh. 6 Mr. Kinney tells us of his experience with Lizzie last summer. Quite thrilling, don’t you think? Pep meeting!! The kind we used to have when Sam was a youngster. Tournament starts! We do get a holiday at last! Feb. B Had a keen time at the tournament. We lost to Academy. Tough luck hut we'll do better next year. Feb. 20—Was your name on the flunking list read in the study hall this morning?? Miss Stauffer's readings were quite the eagle’s ice-skates. She ought to be on Broadway, don’t you think so? Mr. Bennett tells us tha this is a triangle of a world a.ter all. Feb. 27 The team goes to Galesburg. Curses! Defeated again. We begin to feel kind of sorry for ourselves. Mr. Pace gave us an interesting talk on Washington an Lincoln. Mar. J—How thankful I am that my mamma made me return my report card. It wouldn't have been worm going home after it. Mar. Iff—Teacher’s institute this week-end. Their turn to go to school. Hardwood Quintet goes to district tournament. Hope we have better luck. Hope 1 nave some too. Mar. 17 Top o' the mornin’ to yez! Green neckties are quite the vogue. Mr. Kinney has one too. Mr. Harris and Mr. Cartwright tell us why Irish men wear green: Neither of them had on any green. You know the rest? Circus coming! Beware the man eating lion!! Mar. 24 Spring vacation. Wasn’t it great to have those late sleeps??? Apr. 1—Had some swell chocolate Clusters if they had only put peanuts in instead of beans, but then tne wise are sometimes fooled. Apr. 4—Win from Roseville and lose to Good Hope it Triangular Debate. Ask Mr. Harris for particulars. May 9—Junior-Senior Banquet. Art Exhibit. Apr. 16—Home Economics girls have hike and supper— A great time, they tell me. May 16—Senior-Junior Reception. Class Day and Hobo Day. Seniors say good-by. May 21 -Annual out. Everybody says it’s the best ever! No wonder, look who wrote up the calendar. Apr. 19—County meet. May Iff—Neighborhood meet. May 25 Baccalaureate—Christian Church. May 28—Commencement and we’re ready for the cruel, cruel world?? Ninety-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB BETTY’S BOB Betty was a Senior in the Riverside High School and her greatest ambition was to go to Lemar, a college which was very popular with the young people of Riverside. Tins ambition of hers would be realized her parents informed her if she did not boh her hair because Elizabeth’s hair had always been the pride of the family and it truly was beautiful as it was very long and wavy. But now that all of her girl friends had their tresses shorn, she saw no reason why she could not acquire as much knowledge at college with short hair as with long; however Betty had always obeyed her parents and as her future education depended on this demand, she remained albout the only girl in her class with “done-up” hair. Here it is probably fitting to speak of Betty’s family. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Remington who were people of moderate means. They were people belonging to what we often refer to as the “old school 9 they allowed Betty many privileges which they did not approve of. but as they almost idolized her. she was granted almost every request that she made of them—only the one about bobbing her hair. Betty’s father was quite often called out of town on business and such was the case at the time of this story. Mr. Remington was called away for about a week's stay to a city where Mrs. Remington’s sister lived so she decided to leave Betty in care of her grandmother so that she could visit her sister. Betty accompanied her parents to the train and the last words of her mother’s were “Don’t bob your hair Betty.” And Betty promised that she would not. The next day at school, as it was almost commencement time all the Seniors were talking about where they were going to school the next year. When Betty was asked where she was intending to go she answered that she was going to Lemar. At this statement some of the girls remarked that she would teel out-of-piace over there as all the girls had their hair bobbed at Lemar. Betty said nothing, but that night she worried a great deal about it. The following day was Saturday and her girl friend Ellen March came over to see her, and found Betty crying with her hair down as she had been “seeing how � t would look” if it were bobbed. Betty told her how badly she wanted to go to Lemar and how equally badly she wanted to bob her hair. The two girls talked about it for a long time and at last Betty decided that she would rather sti y at home and Lave bobbed hair than to go to Lemar with long hair. It is easily seen that the remark of the preceed.ng day had been one of great importance to Betty and she had worried so much about it until she had herself pictured at Lemar as a freak and an outcast. So, she and Ellen went downtown to the nearest barber-shop and lo!—when Betty came out the long wavy tresses were no more but she looked a great deal more charming than before. When she looked into the mirror at home it seemed to assure her that she would not be an outcast at Lemar—them the thought came to her that now she would not even have the chance to become one. It was a rather nervous and worried little person who met the train from Stanton When her parents got off the train they looked around and saw none who looked like their Betty. Then Mr. Remington saw a pretty girl running towards him and then he felt two arms around his neck and as he patted her head he felt around and there were no hairpins and hardly any hair. He and his wife looked at her speechless, then Betty gave a gasp—her mother’s hair was protruding from under her hat and when she removed her hat. she disclosed a crop of shorn hair! Mr. Remington looked at them both and sa d, “Well, Betty. 1 certainly like yours and your mother’s bobs, so I guess l’il have to send both of you ‘girls’ to Lemar next year.” Ninety-two Ruth Worley SPIDER WEB THE 1924 IF — THE FATE OF A CLOIDN Richard Crane was an outcast in every sense of the word. His father had been financially ruined when Richard was but a young boy, and after a lapse of a few years he bad died. Then Richard, or Dick as he was called, was left to shift for himself. Left destitute and alone in the world and with no fetters or responsibility to strain his young shoulders, he was seized with an over-powering desire for travel. Then the circus came to town. It was not a large show, but to Dick it was the one thing which could fulfill this great hunger in his heart. His vagabond soul responded instantly to the free, tempting opportunity which lay before him. There, awaiting him wilh open arms, was the life he desired, and being young and impulsive, he joined the circus. It was hard but he loved it. It was the most cruelly difficult role in life that he could have undertaken, but wilh every brutal blow dealt his splendid ancestry by rough, uncouth men. and the cheap, garish women of the circus, he loved every fibre of their good-for-nothing persons. The one idea of any semblance of purity of good, which existed in this organization was this: “that all men are created equal.” The circus was related to our “Great Emancipator” Abraham Lincoln, in that it agreed with him on this subject. From the lowliest v a er-carrier to the most lavishly bespangled bareback rider they were all on the same level with man and the Creator. D'ck painfully abstained from any pleasure during his first year’s training under the clown-master. Jccy Crinaldi; but when he was eighteen years old he made his debut into Hie saw'dust ring. It was a great e ent for him, when he, Richard Crane, aristocrat, could participate in the entertainment, garbed as a clown. The day dawned. It was a glorious specimen of light and heat, especially the latter. The show began. Each act dragged through until it came time ior Dick’s part. With leap and bound he sprang into the r ng. All went well, his tumbling acts were perfect, his jokes were delivered with huge success, and just as he was preparing his exit, a scream from the audience aroused his attention. Glancing above, he saw, coming in lightening swiftness, one of the great weights from the trapeze ropes. It had slipped, and was falling—falling—not on him—but on the tiny, fair-haired child of the owner of the troupe. His face (blanched. There was no one close enough to save the baby who had toddled unnoticed into the ring—unless—unless—swiftly he thought. Then with a flying rush forward he sw’ept the child into his arms and flung her onto the mat before th'm The rush of his onslaught carried him forward on his face and the great weight dropped with a dull thud upon his unresponsive limbs. By this time the dazed audience had recovered from its stupor, and several men rushed forward to relieve the youthful clow-n. Clown no more was he. for he was mam-ed for live. In order to save an unappreciative infant he had sacrificed his own legs and with them fate and fortune. His first performance was his last. The calloused hearts of the public softened liberally to the unconscious young fellow, lying there so helpless in his fallen power. Even the blustering manager of the troupe, as he gathered his placid small daughter into his arms, was silent. Poor Richard! He had sealed his fate with a reckless hand. His life was still his own. but, the galling truth w'as that his chosen career had been nipped n the bud by the stroke of a piece of steel. The loss of his legs was the loss of his hope, and w ith that the light of his existence was extinguished. Whatever became of Richard Crane, I know not. He may still live and he may have died; I only knowf that the memory of his evil fate still haunts me, and that it ever will. Martha Lindstedt Ninety-three THE 1924 SPIDER WEE) THE END OF U1C1] Lucy was extremely beautiful. She was distinctive looking, dainty, effeminate, gorgeous. Though her eyes were slightly prominent apd her lips of rather a strange mould, nevertheless both were exquisitely lovely and pleasing to behold. She was tintype to wear the extreme clothes. Today she wore an exotic concoction of yellow ami orange, cashed here and there with a bit of red, blue or green. I shall never forget how we sat there, that bright summer day. on the broad steps of the veranda, sunning ourselves. She was holding onto my hand, when suddenly she left me and darted out on the lawn, laughingly, 1 followed her. and soon a game of tag was in progress. Lucy scarcely seemed to touch the ground as she flitted about. Horror of horrors! For some reason Lucy had gone out into the street. A large car was swiftly bearing down on her. “Oh God,“ 1 muttered, “save her. 1 was powerless to act. Soon it was all over. There in the street gutter, lay my poor Lucy, crushed and torn. My pet butterfly, species “Goldiorna Empressa” was no more. By Reuel O’Harra .UJ THE SEN 10ItS. The Senior Class of ’24 Is a better one than years before. The faculty thinks that we e the bunk Cause we’re the guys that always flunk. When we were Freshmen; we had some goats. One is still with us; He’s “Bushy” Coats. “Fr sco Thomas; he’s been here eight years. The thought of his graduating puts us in tears. The radio bug, it bit Harold Sturm. Guess that’s why he never could learn; Moony and Rodgers are an awful pair But last Christmas the class give ’em the air. Now that our wonderful story is told. The nrstakes, against us do not hold. Our masterpiece; 'tis but a jest But we will admit, it is the best. Composed. Written, Edited and Translated by—Edgar Monroe —George Laugh 1 in Ninety-fan r THE 1924 w SPIDER WEB OH QEE1 It was near midnight. A long, narrow Blit of pale moonlight fell across the floor of Mr. James Henderson’s library. All was silent except for the tick of the hall clock. Suddenly, there was a slight tap on one of the library windows. Someone was stealthily opening it. Then a masked figure jumped lightly into the room. Turning on his flashlight he began making a thorough search for something. While he was hunting he kept muttering in bated breath. “I must have that book! I must have that book! 1 must have that book!” Then the burglar paused and murmured, “Humph! It’s funny that 1 can’t find the book. It’s here someplace. 1 never robbed anything before, but I believe that I’d commit murder if anyone tried to keep me from getting that book. Oh! there it is on that desk.” The robber turned off his light and clambered softly from the room. The clock ticked on. The moon still glimmered in the darkness of the library. Then voices in an argument were heard outside. A key turned in the lock and in came Mr. and Mrs. Henderson returning from an evening at the Burlehed-Jones. ‘Say Jane. I don’t like these formal affairs that you drag me out to.” growled Mr. Henderson as he walked into the library. “Why. I’ve been suffering from thi collar all evening. And then, it’s sickening to hear those women talk about their pet dogs. Harlequin or maybe its Jasmine or Rosmaria or some nutty name. And the men sil there all evening and look bored or stand around with their hands in their pockets and look foolish.” “Oh. don’t take it so hard,” replied his wife. You know I don’t make you go very often, dearest. Onty twice this week!” ••Yes—‘only,’ but I’m going to have a few moments of comfort before I go to bed. Where’s my book and my cigarettes?” “Why, there on the table dearest, right where you left them.” “Nope, they’re not here. Where are they?” “Well then, on the desk I suppose.” “Where? I don’t see them.” “Oh. I don’t know. Why ask me? Perhaps the book has been misplaced. Tin cigarettes are on the table by the window.” “Misplaced! Say! What do you mean by letting a book like that he misplaced. Why that book’s worth more than money to me. Call the police. Send in the alarm. Get Herlock Schomes, the detective. Hurry up! Don‘t you realize that the book is gone?” “But dearest you wouldn’t get him out of bed this late at night would you? No— don't call the servants. I’ll get the detectives. Let's see. what's the number. Sa-Sc-Sch here it is—Schomes. Herlock—106 .Main. Hello Central, hello hello. Give me 106 Main, please. No. I want 106 Main. Yes. Now. another delay until Mr. Schomes gets out of bed. It really is a shame to wake him, dearest,” Mr Henderson could stand it no longer; so he got up from his chair and Began to pace the floor. “A shame to wake him is it? Yes—a dirty shame! A doggone had shame' Don’t vou realize that every minute counts; that every moment the tlref is getting farther out of our grasp? Good Lord! These women!” he moaned “They don't seem to have any feeling at all. You'd think it was a dime-store ring had been stolen instead of My Book!—from the way you take it.” “Calm yourself dearest, calm your oh—hello Mr. Schomes. This is Mrs. Henderson;—Mrs. James Henderson. My husband has just discovered the loss or a very valuable book. Could you come right away? He s a trifle upset. Immediate.y. All right. Thank you. Goodbye!” “Good Lord' A trifle upset!” groaned Henderson. Why I'd give thousands of dol lars to have that book back. Why doesn’t that detective come? He's the slowest thing in town. He's the slowest thing I ever saw. If he doesn t get here right away he ought Ninety-Jive THE 1924 IP— SPIDER WEB to be shot, hanged, burned, drawn, quartered—oh! Good heavens! Why doesn't that man come? For the next few moments Mr. Henderson's invectives became hotter and stronger under the incentive of his wife’s calming suggestions of “You don’t believe it could have been mislaid?1’ or “Is that it there on the top shelf? ’ or “Be calm, my dearest, don’t excite yourself. Upon this scene of domestic tranquillity Mr. Herlock Schomes arrived, with a pencil in one hand, a magnifying glass in the other and a notebook under each arm. Upon hearing the particulars of the case. Mr. Schomes proceeded to give the room a thorough examination. He then made his report. “Well. Mr. Henderson, this is a very queer case,—a very queer case. There is absolutely nothing to indicate a motive. But since, as you knew, a rdbber or a criminal always returns to the scene of his crime, there is only one thing to do and that is to keep watch on this room until he returns. The rest of the night passed. The next day changed into night. Twelve o’clock came around again. The library was lighted as before when a figure appeared in the window. He crept in and approached the bookcase but was greeted by a glowing flash of electric lights, a terse “Hands up” and a jab of a gun in his ribs. The burglar then sank weakly into a chair. “I knew you’d catch me, he said. “I knew it. But it was worth it. But I’m not a thief, really I’m not. I’ve never robbed anything before. Honestly I haven’t. Mr. Henderson, meanwhile, had been looking at his beloved volume to see if it had been injured. Upon seeing that it had not been, he asked the robber. “Why did you steal my book? You had the chance to get one once, but didn’t. Why not?” The robber replied. “Some irresistable desire came over me to see that book, if even only for a short time. I know that 1 had the chance to own one, once, but then 1 thought that it was unnecessary to possess one. What a fool I was—oh, what a fool I was! “Well, ‘dammit,’ what is the book that’s so wonderful?” sputtered Mr. Schomes. “The book, ' shouted The 1924 Spider Web.” Mr. Henderson and the burglar in the same toreath, “is Reuel O’Harra STARS Now there are stars in every class; Some fall to earth while others last. But the class that has the most and best. Is the Junior class of M. H. S. First on my list appears a name. A speaker of far-reaching fame. To guess her name you can not fail. Why, to be sure, it’s Helen Miller. In basketball we’re not beh'nd Some stars in this good sport you’ll find Gilchrist, Helms, Frowein. all three. And what would our class without them be? Not least, although he is the last. Appears the president of our class. All things he does at once; tis seen Let’s give nine rahs for Tom. Yes, there are stars in every class. Some fall to earth, wh’le others last. But the class that has t e most and best Is the Junior Class of M. H. S. Ninety-six Maxine Brinton THE 1924 SPIDER WEB SISTER Algernon felt that he was doomed to be called a “Sissy” for the rest of his life. The hoys called him “sister,” while the girl’s lavor.te name for him was “Algy,” which was almost as bad. He was a tall, fair y null and he wore horn-rimmed glasses which prooab.y contributed to the looks of a “sissy.” 1; was in his second year of college that Algernon decided to set out to “live down” that name. He went out for all the sports that the school offered, football, basketball, baseball, and track. In the last two he had an occasional chance to be in one of the eas er games and yes. he even “jammed” a finger, of which he was very proud. In the relay race it was noticed that he always gained a lead. But it was also noticed that in the other two sports he always sat on the bench during the w’hole game. He was beginning to get discouraged when in his Junior year he wras still knowm as “Sister,” and e.en Margery, the prettiest girl in his class, called him “Algy,” which lie resented more than anything else. He kept at it howrever and suffered on in silence. In his Senior year he thought of giving up athletics. But one day, just before the call for football men wras announced, he was walk ng down the hall when he was stopped by a voice, someone had called him “Al!” the cherished name of his dreams! When he turned he saw that it w'as Margery. She had asked him if he was going out for football. He decided then and there that he would for he w’as going to make them all call him “Al.” The season started out the same as it always had. Algernon wras growing more-disgusted at every game and believed that he was a failure. Then came the hardest game of the year, which was with Harvard. Harvard was their worst rival and neither teams had been beaten, so everv one looked forward eagerly to the game. Algernon took his usual place on the bench with the other “subs.” The teams were evenly matched and each was fighting its best. At the end of the first quarter the score was three to nothing in Har.ards favor. The roaring crowd in the grandstand was shouting encouragement to the team. The two teams see-sawed back and forth across the field. Both tried line-plunges and forward passes and every thing, but to no avail. A whistle blew' and a murmur ran through the crowd. Someone was hurt. Was it Harvard’s man or their own? it was their own quarterback. There was great consternation, for they knew no man who could fill his place. When Algy saw the coach coming towards him he turned pale for he knew his chance had come at last. A forward pass w'as called for Algy. He leaped high in the a r and caught the pas« then he started to run. The crowd stood up breathless. His long legs covered the ground with astonishing rapidity. But he was finally tackled on the five yard line, but when Algernon measured his length on the ground there was less than three yards to go. The ball was carried over on the fourth down. They had won the game. The next day. “Hi there, Al!” sounded like sweet music in his ears. Patricia Roark Ninety-s ven SPIDER WEB THE 1924 ..- ------------------------------ — Genevieve Woodworth Mildred Newell Alberta Adkinson Miss McMein Elizabeth Tregellas Ruth Moon Maxine Dill Dorothy Nelson Faye Boyd Ruth Lemmer Maxine Butterfield Ruth Russell Louise Armstrong Kdmar Gardner Ruby Nail Mildred Butterfield Beulah Furman Florence Thonander Fern Rich Wanda Rush Florence Arrasmltfi Ninety-eight Evelyn Savidge Sarah Hendee Breta Blythe Evelyn King Eva Shores Dorothy Dudman Bernice Zenicr THE K24 SPIDER WEB QIRL'S QLEE CLUB It was a most nerve-racking and strenuous ordeal for Miss McMein when she held a try-out for Girls Glee Club. Finally thirty girls were chosen, constituting the club. Weekly meetings were held which were very interesting. The Glee Club made its first public appearance in the American Legion musical comedy “Hokus Pokus,” for which it furnished the music. The club also assisted in the singing in the assemblies at school and the students were entertained by an entire program by them one morning. “But music is a house not made with hands. Built by love’s Father, where a little space The soul may dwell: a royal palace fit To meet the majesty of its demands; The place where man’s two lives unite; the place To hold communion with the infinite.” The officers follow: President .......... Secretary-Treasurer Librarian.......... Maxine Butterfield . Martha Lindstedt Mildred Butterfield Robert Haven Schauffur Ninety-nine THE 1924 8F= SPIDER WEB Raymond Ycttcr Harold Brand Upward McCall y Clarinet Cornet Violin Clarinet Miss McMein Delbert Dorset t John Melvin William Higgins Violin Trombone Violin Wilbert Kugler Maurice Bridgewater Bertram Port lock Cornet Violin Cornet Kenneth Dill Reuel O’Harra Drums Clarinet Wendle Anderson Max Thompson Holland Wilcox Genivieve Woodworth Saxaphone Cornet Clarinet Pianist William Couch William 1 Holmes Kenneth Coats Clarinet Flute Saxaphone THE ORCHESTRA ovs Our orchestra is do ng exceptionally fine work and has received many compliments from school and outside sources. Always at the service of the student body or class organ zations, the orchestra has. on m: ny occasions, proved its worth to the school. Miss Elizabeth McMein has been in charge of this work this year and the orchestra is to be congratulated on having so patient and energetic a leader. “Yes; as the music changes. Like a prismatic glass. It takes the light and ranges Through all the moods that pass; Dissects the common carnival Of passions and regrets. And gives the world a glimpse of all The colours it forgets.” One Hundred Alfred Noyes THE 1924 SPIDER WEB W ... MUSICAL ASSEMBLIES This year we have held our “Musical Assemblies” on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. As there is little chance for the High School students to study mus c, everyone has enjoyed this opportunity. The programs have sometimes consisted of songs, by the student body, from the “One Hundred and One'1 song book which were directed by Miss McMein, Mr. Kinney, or Mr. Harris. We have also had soloists from out of school sing for us at different times. Mr. Kinney announced that any of the students or faculty who wished to display his talents for us was welcome to give programs in assembly. In response to this call we were entertained by programs given by Keuel O'Harra. Genevieve Woodworth. Mr. Harris. Harold Brand and Kenneth Ccats. Everyone enjoyed these assemblies very much. We were also enter.ained by th Girls’ Glee Club and the orchestra. So as a result of these programs of special mus’c, singng and by the orchestra and glee club, we have enjoyed our fifteen minute assemblies instead of dreading them as we formerly did. R. Worley On March fourteenth, according to the posters scattered about town, the Seniors of ’24 held their annual c reus, outranking the circus or cirques of previous years. All the little folks came with their mamas and papas to see the gorgeous three-ring performance. People crowded into the circus arena and were no sooner seated before they heard the famous “hick” band announcing the approach of the parade. But before the parade had arrived two burly policemen came in with their patrol wagon to secure order, aided by tw'o diminutive clowns. They were obliged to remove one of the spectators because of his questionable conduct. Jumbo, the trained elephant, headed the parade, followed by the ciged “man-eat ng” lion. People shuddered at his ferocious glances. Other attractions in the line of march were the pigmies, trained (Togs, and the tight rope walker, who later in the evening showed unexcelled skill in maintaining her equilibrium while walking the rope. Back of her came numerous hick couples, new arrivals in the city, and just in front of them the strong man. also “Ye Old Time” basket-ball players, who displayed skill in the strenuous occupation of fanning themselves. Last but not least in the parade came the notorious “Maude, the Educated Mule ' Switching her tail and braying constituted her education. The Ring Master took genuine pleasure in introducing the various members of the troupe. After the conclusion of the last massive act, the Ring Master announced the many and stupendous attractions on the second floor, the main attraction being at the north end of the hall. Here dainty French maids served delicious food, ordered from menus wr tten (en franca’s). Another attraction on the hall w as the “Chamber of Horrors.” Here, those brave enough to enter went through many hair-raising adventures. Farther up the hall the l.iggest freaks in captivity were on display. All those who wfere anxious to know' their fate flocked to the fortune teller’s booth. As the clock tolled nine hells the people threaded their way to the assembly hall. Here they had the pleasure of seeing and hearing representatives ranging from the “Sahara desert to the bright lights of Broadway,” and some has just arrived Trom i hicago. Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean opened the program, with the addition of many “snappy” songs and dances which added to the final entertainment. The program was Drought to a close by a chorus of pretty girls, as the poster announced. The song entitled “Don’t he too Sure.” gave good advice to many. The success of the Circus was due. for the most part to Miss Stauffer, who gave all her time and thought in directing the various acts. One Hundred One Ethel Miner 24 THE 1924 SPIDER WEB CLASS HULL We, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-four, of the Macomb High School of Macomb, McDonough County, State of Illinois, in our safe and sane and simple minds, do hereby revoking all previous wills and testaments, bequeath the ability of our rapid success and good qualities and unexcelled brilliancy to our under-classmates that they may be as an intelligent a bunch as we have been (ah-hem). We do hereby bequeath Esther Bower’s punctuality to Vivian Kline, who without a doubt would like to get to her seat before the curfew tolls. Bertram Portlock says he is going to be too tousily engaged in the Woolworth store in the future that he will not be able to keep his marcel wave and asks Carroll Yeast to take it and give it the best of attention. Since George Monroe has grow'n enough in the last year to be the proud possessor of a pair of long pants, he bequeaths his discarded short pair to Kenneth Coats. Lucille White bequeaths her “Karess” vanity case to Thomas Gilchrist, who as we understand, is quite fond of “orange” rouge make-up. with which he used to entertain Mrs. Hungerford’s study hall. Maxine Butterfield is one girl who says speech is not golden, bequeaths her quiet conversations to Florence Bainter, who could carry on a conversation in that big cathedral wfhere they can hear a pin drop; and not be heard twenty feet away. Lucille and John bequeath their faithfulness to each other to Mona and Bill, that Dan Cupid may always find captives in M. H. S. To Mary Kruse is bequeathed Ethel Miner's coquettish habits. Harriette Greeley’s ability to win a “hubby” to any modest and shy maiden in Macon u High. Now we know there are lots of you. but don’t all jump at once. Florene Bible’s inexhaustable supply of pep is to be divided writh Gladys Van Meter and Lillian Mercer. Conrad Benson bequeaths his misplaced eyebrows to Wendall Anderson that he may have enough to make a showing. Francis Thomas’ ability to finish school in a minimum length of time to any Freshman who has the patience. To Francis Tiernan is bequeathed James Rodgers’ rosy cheeks. Ruth Worley gladly bequeaths her natural rosy lips to Louise Armstrong, w'ho applies the roses to hers morning, night and noon. Winona Anderson’s studious habits are bequeathed to Viva Murphy. Patricia Roark’s gracefulness on the basket ball floor to Eva Shores. Donald Yeast’s ability to collect the advertisement money, to the business manager of next year’s “Spider Web,” and there is no doubt that it will be a success if this talent is gratefully accepted. WiNbur Reynold’s husky stature and strength to William Couch. Wayne Leighty’s musical ability to Delbert Smith. Genev eve Woodworth’s dramatic ability is bequeathed to Irma damage, the budding heroine. Dale Hodge’s dancing ability is gladly bequeathed to and accepted by Haskel Damron, who knows only the “Why dance?” Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Senior class, the testator as our last will and testament, in the presence of us and each of us and w’e at their request in their presence, and in the presence of each other of them and in our presence as witness th s twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and tw’enty-four. Geraldine Bly (Seal) Master of Chancery Witnesses Francis Moon—Chief Executor Lucille White—Clerk. One Hundred Two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB — SCIENCE CLUB This year those students who were interested in modern sciences decided to organize formed under the supervision of our science instructor, Mr. Cartwright. Meetings are held every two weeks on Monday night. Various subjects are discussed and members are often asked to give special reports on assigned topics. A few outside sneakers have also been invited to these meetings and have given some very interesting talks. The club has drawn up a constitution and with the splendid progress that it has made this year, much is expected from it in the years to come. Students from both the chemistry and physics classes joined this club. The following officers were chosen: James McMillan—President Wayne Leighty—Vice President Henry Kribble—Secretary - Treasurer Hl-lJ CLUB The year of 1924 marks the appearance of several new' clubs in our school among them the “Hi-Y Club”. In about every school of size there is found a Hi-Y Club. Many ol the business men became interested in founding one in M. H. S. and w'ith the aid of Mr. Smith the club has laid a veiy good foundation upon which to grow in future y. ars. A const.tution has been adopted and the following officers elected: Max Hainline—President Francis Crane—Vice President Carroll Yeast—Secretary - Treasurer HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Although organized late in the year the Home Economics Club, under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Roark, has laid a wonderful foundation upon which it may grow’. This year has marked the organizat.on of several new clubs and the appearance of this one has been received with much enthusiasm by the girls. The object in organizing such a club is to promote interest in and welfare of the Home Economics Department, as well as furnishing practical experience in all branches of work that are included in this division. Then, in order to furnish practical experience for its members, the club arranges a very interesting program in the planning, cooking and serving of teas and dinners. With the ever increasing demand for such training, the Home Economics Club must eventually become one of the largest and strongest organizations of Macomb High school. One Hundred Three THE 1924 SPIDER WEB JUNIOR-SENIOR 5ANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Methodist church, Tuesday, May 13. The room was attractively decorated in crepe paper, ribbon and spring flowers. The color scheme was a combination of old rose, white and gray and the principal flowers used were sweet peas and violets which represented the flowers and colors f both classes. The central idea of the program was to symbolize youth by means ol terms characteristic of Springtime and Flowers which were also symbols of “Spring time the Flower of Life.” The following delicious menu was enjoyed by all: Grape Cocktail Veal Birds Mashed Potatoes ('reamed Asparagus Tip Parkerhouse Rolls Pickles Japanese Salad Radishes Toasted Crackers Strawberry Parfait Cafe Noir Gravy Green Beans Jelly Olives English f'heeso Angel Cake The following program was interestingly given: Solo ............................................. Wayne Lesghty Dance ............................................ Winifred Hanan Saxophone Solo ................................... Kenneth Coats Duet ........................ Reuel O’Harra and Dorothy Nelson Reading ......................................... Miss Stauffer Violin Solo...................................... Harold Br � nd Pianologue ........................................ Helen Miller Solo ............................................... Mr. Harris Toasts Toastmaster ........................................ Mr. K’nney Flower Garden Buds..................................... Tom Gilchrist Flowers ................................. Francis Moon FaMen Petals ....................................... Helen Stewart Sweet Peas............................... Harriett Greeley Violets ................................... Ruth Wells Sweet Williams .......................... Robert Doerr Tulips .................................... Harold Sturm Sprin t’me May Baskets......................................... Ervin Maguire Fancy........................................ John Melvin Star Gazers ............................. James Rodgers Moonbeams ............................... Mrs. Thompson Daydreams ............................. Haskell Damron SENIOR RECEPTION. A different and rather novel reception was given the Jun;ors this year. As all those of previous years have been almost identical, the Seniors of ’24 decided to make this one the best and most entertaining of any ever given. The reception was given near the close of school. It was started bv a theatre-party of which the Juniors were our guests at the Illinois theatre. After the show the surprsed lower classmen were led to the High School building wh ch hev found decorated in their colors. The rest of the program consisted of dancing in the gymnasium, paying cards, and last hut not least—refreshments. One Hundred Four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB w w FOOTBALL PARTIES On Friday, Dec. 1, 1923, the football squad and coach were entertained by Mrs. Gilchrist and Mrs. Berry at the former’s residence. Rumors of a big teed were in evidence long before the appointed evening. Yet it was about half an hour before all arrived after basketball practice. At the announcement of dinner all were placed according to the place-cards so that the weaker could look to the stronger for food. The dinner was served in three courses, first plenty of eats, second more eat3, third too many eats. The most interesting features offered while eating were the appearance of the good-looking waitresses and the eating contest between Sturm and Monroe, the contest being won by the local champion,'.Sturm. From the quantity e .ten by all it seemed as if a dessert would be useless, yet each rose to the occasion and made way with it in great speed—Coach Jackson far in the lead. After the meal was finished and everyone was in a joyous mood, toast-master Thomas called on a few of the four-year men and graduates for speeches. Such were given in great sorrow because of the pleasure their football career had been to them. Coach Jackson ga.e the concluding speech and offered the thanks of the team to tne hostesses. Nine big ‘‘rahs’’ were given Mrs. Gilchrist and Mrs. Berry to show the appreciation of the boys. Everyone left excepting those who were fortunate enough to have made a “hit with the waitresses. One night in December “Sam” Thomas (our football trainer) induced the football men to hike down to his domicile south of Kill Jordan, and partake of a regular football feed, which bad been prepared by his parents. After a meal consisting of roast chicken and all the trimmings of a Christmas dinner, down to the ice cream and cake, “Bud” Durr acted as toastmaster and gave some of the fellows a chance to express their upprec.ation of the feast. Sturmy was still eating, hut he managed to say a few words between bites. As the fellow's started home they gave a few rousing cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. The Kiwanis CWb entertained the gridiron warriors at one of its weekly luncheons at the close of the football season. Mr. A. L. Hainline was the host of a theatre party given to the football men. These two entertainments show that besides the students of M. H. S., the business men also realized that the football team of ’23 was one of which Macomb should be proud. FOOTBALL FEED One Hundred Five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ID. A. A PARTIJ In honor of the initiation of about twenty-four girls into the W. A. A., a party was given in the gymnasium. This is the second year that we have had the Girls’ Athletic Association in our school. Last year the athletic phase was emphasized, hut this year the social side was also taken up. At this party the initiation of the would-be members was finished. During the day they had been wearing a new kind of head-dress which was most becoming (?) to most of them. Now they were dressed in a “backward” fashion and each one had to display her individual talents, so the program consisted of some very interesting features, such as original oriental dances and vocal and piano solos. After the initiation wras over a potluek supper was served in the Home Economcs room upstairs. QIRLS’ BASKETBALL PART1J The girls, belonging to the four class basketball teams were cleverly entertained at a party in the gymnasium at the close of the class tournament. Miss McDonald read the names of those girls who were placed on the all-star teams. This announcement was followed by a game between the two chosen teams, the first all-stars being the victors. After this strenuous exercise, refreshments of sandwiches, baked beans, pickles, oranges and candy were served to the thirty girls present. FRESHMEN PARTIJ The Freshmen's first party was a howling success. The officers were well picked for the position they held as they proved themselves the night of the grand affair. The girls in bright dresses made the bright side of the party while the boys m de It stiff and formal in their Sunday best. There were a few teachers there to join in the fun and they proved themselves quite young, if they were of our dear faculty. This was one time of our Freshmen life. Lastly came our refreshments, and glad we were to see them. They consisted of salted peanuts and tafiy apples. At a late hour all went home well pleased with the first class party. One Hundred Six THE 1924 SPIDER WEB SENIOR CLASS PARTI] On Friday evening. January 18th. following the Monmouth basketball game, the Seniors held a “Good Time” Party, beginning in the assembly hall and ending in tho sewing room, the most important part being in the sewing room. The Seniors present enjoyed a saxophone solo by Kenneth Coates, which was fol lowed by a ocal solo by Wayne Leighty. To make the evening complete our class mascot, Winifred Hanan, favored the crowd with a ballet dance. The program was hrougnt to a close by the “Big Three Orchestra consisting of Nelson, Coates and Bridgewater. With so much lively music, it was hard for the Seniors to keep their feet still. But of course they did? About this time tantalizing odors drifted in from the direction of the cooking room, and it didn’t take gentle Seniors long to find their places at the tables. Moonie and Wayne, dressed in dainty aprons, helped Roberta and Gene.ieve, the cooks, to serve hot dogs, taffy apples. Tuna fish sandwiches and hot chocolate to the hungry mob. We might add that we are pleased to say that Ella I)oerr now knows the difference between weiner water and hot chocolate. There were so many outside attractions that many couples left, as customary, after the refreshments were served. Those remaining found amusement in the assembly hall. With cards and music the time passed rapidly; and those who did come to the party declared, that they had enjoyed themselves and had spent a most unusual evening. a club in order that they might learn more concerning this subject. The club was SOPHOMORE PARTIJ On Feb. 8, 1924, the Sophomore class of M. H. S. had a hard time party and all came dressed to suit the occasion. The evening between the hours of 7:30 and 10:00 was spent in lively games. The most popular game played was “wink ’em ’ Sarah and Donald being the centers of attraction. After tiring of games the grand march was carried on in the form of follow the leader. Miss Roadstrum being chosen, she led them a merry chase up and down the bleachers. Ruth Moon and Howard Pickenpaugh, the w.nners of the prizes for being the most appropriately dressed, were given small valentines. Mrs. Hungerford wras dressed as an old colonial lady, very prim and statley, while Mrs. Thompson was a very quiet, deu.ure little lady who met us at the door calmly waving her fan. Miss Rodger . Miss Purdum, Miss Westall, Miss Roadstrum and Miss Briggs were present. The refreshments served were brick ice cream and nabiscoes. Before the party broke up tany-apples were served. Three or four went home very much “stuck-up.” having had an over-dose of them. CLASS DAI] The Seniors celebrated their Class Day. which is an annual occurrence, by having “Hobo Day” on the morning of May. the sixteenth, and their Class Day exercises in the afternoon. And. as is the custom, the “exercises” consisted mostly of the Seniors putt.ng up their class colors and the Juniors endeavoring to take them down and placing their own as a substitute for the silver and rose. In the morning there were many colors and types of clothes displayed. Also, as is the custom, many of our dearly beloved teachers cast a disapproving eye on our unique and original creations. However, we hope that our more c v.lized apparel in the afternoon atoned for the shocks that they received in the morning. One Hundred Seven THE 1924 W------ SP1DEK WEB vcaa One Hundred Eiyht THE 1924 SPIDER WEB - .... IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE We think what goes the farthest Toward making business pay. What costs the least and does the most Is advertising day. Where are some foolish people Who hate to pay for ads Who say the people scorn it. That ads are only fads. But if you would be wealthy, And if you would be wise. You must admit with all your heart It pays to advertise. One Hundred Nine The Dudman Printery Macomb, Illinois Trade Mark Society Printing of Quality One Hundred Ten SPIDER WEB H THE 1924 w = THAT FACULTY. We are the students” worn and tired, We strive to make those grades required, We work, we toil, we sweat, we fight. In order to do as our teachers like. Miss Stauffer gives tests so difficult That we never can get a satisfactory result. Mrs. Hungerford thinks Civics an interesting subject But the interesting part has never yet been discovered. Miss Westall talks Geometry from morning until night. Oblongs that are square, and triangles that are right. Oh, that Miss Walk, how she can assign Those lessons in French, ’most a hundred lines. And all together they do all in their might To always be present and take the joy out of life. John Melvin I I I I James Scott Hainline i Funeral Director 1 Macomb, - Illinois I'm from Missouri, you’ve got to show’ me; I’m from Elgin, watch me. In performing a marriage ceremony, the nearsighted minister opened the text, and read the following passage: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” WHERE’S THE HONOR SYSTEM? Coatsey— Well, I’ve passed French, at last.” Jimmie R.—“Honestly?” Coatsey—“What difference does that make?” Little Gem Shining Parlor—Service with a Smile. One Hundred Eleven THE 1924 ' — 1 SPIDER WEB Claus Leander Son The Home of Pure Paint, Wall Paper, Plate and Window Glass ANSWER THESE!! If the moon had a baby would the skyrocket? If Jack and Jill go to housekeeping will Bill hoard? If a bar of soap can dance, can a wash rag? If the chauffeur is fat, is the gasoline? Would a tight sash make a window pain? CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS MACOMB. ILLINOIS Talbot Motor Company—Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles. One Hundred Twelve THE 1924 SPIDER WEB FOR A GOOD ROOK SEE CHAS. HANAN CHANDLERS SANITARY MARKET Our Service Makes Friends Composition shingles for $4.50 to $9.00 per square LYMAN CHANDLER, Proprietor In case a man beat up his wife, they should have him arrested by the humane society for cruelty to dumb animals, says George Monroe. Bil’. B.— “Your name is written on my heart.’’ Mona — “Yes. hut wouldn't it be n'cer if your name was en-grr'. ed on my stationary? Buy Millinery, Corsets, Hosiery, Brassieres and Toilet Articles at MILADY’S SHOP S. Randolph Jackson out at F. B. practice: “Now men we’re going to tackle the dummy.” and Coatsy went down with four men on top of him. Nina S: “Aren't sheep stupid dear? Doc. Leander: “Yes. my lamb. One Hundred Thirteen THE 1924 SPIDER WEB NAUGHTY MOUNTAINS. She’s stopping at the mountain house But great seclusion seeks; She always dresses in the dark Because the mountain peaks. She was sweet and simple. He married her because she was sweet, ha divorced her because she was simple. One ol our three homes ol Ferndell Pure Food Products Wherein enter to those oi particular taste wh appreciate service and popular price. We cooperate with those entertaining to ma'se their menus distinctly diii.- rent with any new article the market aliords Yours lor better service, BURNHAM BROS Motor and the girl motors with you—walk and she’s not at hr me. H. Damron: “Do you like Shakespeare roles? K. Mason: “Our bakery doesn’t handle them. I stole a kiss the other nite My consc'ence hur’s. alack! I think I’ll have to go to-nite And give the darn thing back. All pure virgin wool suits $30--$35--$40--$45 and up One Hundred Fourteen THE 1924 SPIDER WEB B I Y French and Fancy Pasteries for your Lunch from SCHNARR’S From a test paper in Mrs. Hungerford’s Civic class. Question—Define city. Answer—A city is a place where people gather together to use up the surplus food supply. WHAT???? “Oil Dear, I have a date with Bob.” “Why all the joy stuff?” 1 just heard the coach say he was a fast man. IN ALL FLAVORS and STYLES ICE C R E AM Chas. E. Martin Undertaker FOLDING CHAIRS AND TABLES TO RENT Remodeling and Repa ring—221 One Hundred Fifteen N. Randolph St. THE 1924 SPIDER WEB 5F= ■ 111 w LAUGHI IN CHOCOLATE SHOP i 0 1 1 1 HOME MADE ICE CREAM AND SHERBETS 1 1 Service and Uualily 1 1 Illinois Theatre Bldg. Phone 925 Main 1 1 1 ON APPROVAL. “Shall 1 bring you some dinner? asked the steward of the ship. “Yes, you may bring me one on approval,” replied the passenger, as he gazed over the bounding deep. “I may not want to keep it.” Miss Walk, the other day while in an ill fit of temper, broke the back of Caesar, tore the appendix out of Cicero and pulled the Tale of Two Cities. The Russell Flower Shop i I I i i i i Tommy G.- Miss Stauffer: What is that “How many claus lump on your fore head?” “When you say it with flowers. 1 es are there?” 1 Francis MC'Th” Monte: “That's Why not with ours?” • only clause I where a thought know is Santa struck me.” Telephone 808 Main 1 Claus.” 1 1 1 126 S. Randolph 1 1 1 1 1 Mrs. Katzenberger—French Dry Cleaning and pressing One Hundred Sixteen SPIDER WEB THE 1924 w= THE REST PLACE IN TOWN TO GET YOUR SHOES REPAIRED Fine Modern Machinery Skilled Workmen Satisfaction Guaranteed ORIN RUT I. EDGE Southwest Corner Square We warn the remaining members of Macomb High to absolutely disregard this proverb. PERSONAL OR REAL ESTATE PROPERTY. While talking about real estate and personal property in Miss Briggs’ Commercial Law class: Kenneth Coats: “Say, Miss Briggs, is a man's wife considered personal or real estate property?” THE FRESHY RHYME We are like the old woman who lived in a shoe. We have so many teachers we don’t know what to do. We can’t give them broth without any bread. We can’t whip them soundly and put them to bed. Ve just have to stand them and do what they say, Though they want us to work when we'd rather play; They are a little afraid of us though we don’t know why. For when we are naughty they look like they’d cry. They are pretty good sports and when they are gone away. We will miss them a lot and wish that they'd stay. And since we are Freshmen we'll do our best. And some day we’ll win just like the rest. Ed Woods One Hundred Seventeen THE 1924 SPIDER WEB New Recreation Billiard Parlor CLEAN, LIGHT AND WELL VENTILATED ROOMS Thirteen Tables Up-Stairs North Side Square Chandler Conelly K. Mason (in his autobiography)—“Why I was so dumb, I thought cu: glass came in pieces. Mrs. Thompson—“Have you done your outside reading yet?” Wilbur K.—“Naw, it’s been too cold.” Ralph Gift. “It's too bad St. Paul didn’t go to Alexandria.” L. Allison: “Why so?” Ralph: “I put that down on my exam. WHITMAN’S CANDY DRUGS and DRUGGIST SUNDRIES STATIONERY Reynolds Drug Store J. N. REYNOLDS One Hundred Eighteen THE 1924 w SPIDER WEB L New Method Washing White Line Laundry i i ! i i i i i i i Hours may come and Hours may go—but we stroll on forever. Chellis and Vivian Mr. Jackson: What is the process of pasteurizing milk?’’ Don Utley: “Turning the cows into the pasture.” GET THE BRUSH George M.—“I see you got a shine. How much did they charge you for it?” Mazook R.— Fifteen cents.” George—“Then at that rate they could paint our barn for a quarter.” OH! Freshy, little Freshy, Trying hard to learn. Don’t try to learn the fire drill. For you’re too green to burn. Haines and Son CASH MEAT MARKET One Hundred Nineteen THE 1924 - SPIDEK WEB ■■ m m Miss Roadstrum (in 5th period English class): “Yo«r recitation reminds me of Quebec.” Paul Fargusson: “Why so?” Miss R.: “Built on a bluff.” One of our clever students produced the following: Flunk, and the world flunks with you. Pass, and you pass alone.” PRETTY SOFT. S. Hendee—“Aren't you going to study for the exam, tomorrow? You know genius sometimes wins, but hard work always does.” I). Utley—“That’s all right. I’ll take a chance on genius—he sits next to me.” Mrs. Katzenbergcr—French Dry Cleaning and pressing One Hundred Twenty THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Hie Portrait work in the Book was made at the GODFREY STUDIO Make our Studio your headquarters during your school term ou will always find the newest, latest and best styles in portrait work at this Studio. 135 N. RANDOLPH STREET MACOMB, ILLINOIS PHONE 672 R Mr. Kinney— “Why are you 1 Monroe Motor Co. i i i i Miss Stauffer— “What three later i r'reshie— “Be- i words are com- cause school start i Agency for monly used by ed before I got High School pu here. i i HUDSON, ESSEX, and pils? Sam Thomas: “Now Mr. Godfrey 1 don't want a large picture.” i CHEVROLET Cars J i i Student— “I don't know.” Mr. Godfrey i Nina S.—“Correct. “Tiien close your mouth. i , 208 S. Lafay ette St. 1 1 Macomb, Illinois , Remodeling and Repairing—221 N. Randolph St. One Hundred Twenty-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ROARK sells the best HATS, CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS FOR MEN 128-130 N. Side Sq. “You are charged with being drunk. Have you anything to say?” “I've never been drunk in my life, sir. and I never expect to be for it makes me feel so bad the next morning.’’ Miss Stauffer—Give an example of a relative clause. Pete T.—John is Delbert’s cousin. That shows relationship. They were strolling thru the orchard. The moon was shining and the night was still save for the wind through the tree tops. Oh Percival,” she said, hear the trees sighing.” If you were as full of green apples as those trees are you would sigh too,’’ said Percival. r Rooks and Stationery Corona Typewriters and Office Supplies McClellan’s rook store Illinois Theatre Rlock Macomb, Illinois Sporting (ioods, Conklin, Ouofold and Parker Fountain Pens One Hundred Twenty-two THE 1924 SPIDER WEB 0F Chas. 0. Foulke Lumber Co. for Quality and Service PHONE 58 MAIN I LOVE ME! Tootle B.— Last night I dreamt 1 was married to the most beautiful girl in the world.” Miriam O. “Oh, Tootie! were we happy?” Mr. Cartwright (turning a machine)—“Now class, you see this machine is turned by a crank EQUIPPED TO GIVE THE BEST RESULTS NEW PORTUN METHOD USED Rest Cots Provided for Essential Rest After Adjustment Twenty Years’ Combined Chiropractic Experience with Twenty Years’ Medical Experience South Side Chandler Park MACOMB, ILL. Phone 724 Main H. L. Benton, M.D., D.C. Rosybell Benton, D.C., Pli.C. Lict need CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Palmer Graduates One Hundred Twenty-three THE 1924 SPIDER WEB «P Mr. Harris: “Where are the Hawaiian Islands?” H. Burnham: “What?” Mr. Harris: “Hawaii.” H. Burnham: “Oh. I’m just fine thank you.” She said I had to Write a pome I racked my brain— Nobody home. She thinks it's fun I don’t agree. Wish she was I And I was she. I’d set her such an easy task— For poems I W’ould never ask. I’d show her how To run the class And win the love Of lad and lass. Oh well. I’ll do Just as I’m bade Cause I’m just me And she’s- Miss Stauffer. Harness, Auto Robes and Horse Blankets Camping Outfits “Look for the White Horse” Ralph Russell GUMBART One Hundred Twenty-four THE 1924 SPIDER WEB Blounts Shoes are Better BLOUNT SHOE STORE (). J. Andrews • Howard Wallingford Wanted:—A new supply for my almost exhausted store of wit—Don Utley Wanted:—Some strength in my good right arm, for gymnasium conveniences—Sarah Hendee. There was a girl from St. Louie Who pleaded her case to the jury. She said, “Car 23 has injured my knee;” The jury said, “We’re from Missouri.” Dr.: “Your heart seems to be beating too rapidly. Apparently you have been having some trouble with your anginia pectoris.” Bill Bailey: “1 have, but her name’s Mona.” Official Auto Delco-Rainy Lite Service Registered Heater Macomb Battery Service Generator and Starter Repair S. F. Simpson H. G. Newland DISTRIBUTOR U.S.L. BATTERIES Phone 950 124 S. Lafayette J. H. Phelps—Tailor, Opera House block One Hundred Twenty-Jive THE 1924 SPIDER Wtb w—j—---------- STOP AND EAT at the Oil Rite “Jerk Bailey West Side Park W. R. SHORES Real Estate and Insurance Damage Building Macomb, Illinois SENIOR IDEA OF EXAMINATION. 1. Name two countries that fought in the Spanish-Amer can war 2. What was the nationality of Bismark, the great German statesman? 3. How old was Methuselah on his hundredth birthday? 4. How long did the Thirty Year’s War last? the: NEW EDISON BABY CONSOLE $175.00 The World of music made a definite demand for a special new Edison Console. In response to this demand the baby console is presented. hueeBs“ LOUIS N. ROST WEABER’S Competes with Anyone Society Brand Clothes Manhatten Shirts Crofect and Knapp Hats Walkover Shoes Spaulding Agents Little Gem Shining Parlor—Service with a Smile. One Hundred Twenty-six THE 1924 w SPIDER WEB E TRY TO SHOW 01 R 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 will tell us at any time our service fails to please you. THE MINER BOOK STORE Every word a man says about himself is a word too much. The more you are heard, the less you will he heard of. Fame is all the things you didn’t say about yourself. Frank Haynes, President T. H. McMillan, Vice-Pres. E. R. Blackstone, Vice-President W. R. Frost, Asst. Cashier First Trust and Savings Bank Three Per cent Interest on Savings Accounts West Side Square Macomb, Illinois Talbot Motor Company—Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles. One Hundred Twenty-seven SPIDER WEB THE 1924 She slipped—her care in vain And at her fall With usual gall The school boys call First down, two feet to gain ” I gazed upon the camel And wondered at his hump Well, that’s a funny place says 1 For mules to have the mumps. NOT SLAMMING!! Ruby Adams: “I have heard if you bathe in a salt lake it will give you a beautiful complexion.” Jackson: “If that’s the case they need one around Macomb.” J. W. CAMPBELL SON Headquarters for GUNS AMMUNITION HARDWARE 50 Main F. M. NEYLON PLUMBING and HEATING 130 Soutli Randolph Street 9 One Hundred Twenty-eight THE 1924 SPIDER WEB w Drugs Stationery P. D. ROARK THE REXAIX STORE Kastman Kodaks Toilet Articles Films Developed and Printed Candies North Side Square Phone 9 Main CAN YOU IMAOINE— Kleanor Dorsett with bobbed hair and long dresses? Tommy Gilchrist with a patent leather pompadour? Harris without his marcel? I. J. Cartwright not giving tests? Sam not telling us of by gone days, when he was a little boy and first came to High School? Ps not asked? One Hundred Twenty-nine THE 1924 SPIDER WEB ----— Max Thompson (in 5th period Geometry class): But these dotted extension lines don’t form a triangle; they’re curved. Mr. Kinney (after due amount of consideration): Oh, yes! but those lines are dotted so they’ll bend.’’ Ruth W.: “I understand that you were unable to be at school yesterday; was it acute indigestion?’’ Lois T.: “No, a cute traveling man.” 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 Rank . . W. HAILEY. Pres. B. F. McLEAN, Vice Pres. L. F. GUMBART, Vice Pres. ALBERT BAILEY. Cashier ELEANOR BAILEY HAROLD NOEL, Asst. Cash. Northeast Corner Square Vlacomb, Illinois Lutz: “When you wear out one of your shoes may I have it?” B. Helms: “What for?” Lutz :”For a garage for my car.” Thinking of tomorrow's test. Now I lay me down to rest If I should die before I wake Thank God, there’ll be no test to take. Talbot Motor Company—Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles. One Hundred Thirty SPIDER WEB THE 1924 J. H. MASON W. I). BREEDING MASON’S BAKERY QUALITY BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES AND PASTRY Phone 24 Main South Side Square F. Moon: “I , Phone 944 Main 1 1 i Miss Dorsett have a suit for i says a man every (lay in the 1 | doesn’t have to be week.” 1 a botanist to teil Coats Really’’ 1 a bud from a wall Moon: “Yes, 1 1 flower. this it is.” Macomb Beauty Shop i E. Dorsett: “My i Marcelling a Specialty Sam: “Are you the barber that hair is commenc- 1 | cut my hair ing to come out; 1 last?” what shall I get to keep it in?” 1 1 , Barber: “Oh no I). Smith: “A ; I’ve only been here a year.” paper bag.” , Carnage Building 1 • ! ' 'fjjlllSON STORE MACOMB. ILLINOIS Our suits are 100% virgin wool. J. II. Phelps—tailor—Opera Mouse block One Hundred Thirty-one £ ■U £ X (U 9 — T CN o o o CO CL u OO tu ac H « t- E c .a a c 72 T3 2 2 3 rs ac -a cc a ? X |s £■ o ■ E C3 c 1 = c CO £ I 5 f 93 c 3 ? g I 3 E I 3 3 W O a 3 3 3 — 3 CD 3 3 3 c3 a z -t - . 3 9-s • 3 ■ , I X m — r : = “ x ! tJ 9 05 £ � S- 2 - S J ! «. g; a. mm 3 3 ? 93 pfa a 'w � rf 5 c a 'O a d CO c .b o a a o a . - c S c S x .2 s a i fc X IT IS BY NO MEANS SQUARE. Geraldyne Bly (giving a prophecy of public speaking class): “And now our class is represented in all corners of the earth.” Francis Tiernan: “Miss Stauffer, she made a mistake. 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Bertha (whose thoughts are not on law)—I will. “ALWAYS THE NEWEST” IN “WOMEN’S WEAR” E. C. MAGUIRE Little Gem Shining Parlor—Service with a Smile. One Hundred 7hirty-four fHE 1924 SPIDER WEB w- W. J. SHARK (lash Buyer of Cream and Ejjjjs Distributor of Sweet Cream and Milk Corn Belt Butter Up at eight; dress in haste. Swallow breakfast; no time to waste, Run for street, flying dive. Eight-thirty sharp, you just arrive. Rush through English, mind's a blank. Get some zeros; Miss Roadstrum to thank. History’s awful; rush through lunch. Cram a little, hunch comes true, Flunk it flat; feeling blue. French over, hurry home. Study with an aching dome. Then comes supper, bed. and then. The whole blame thing Starts over again. May The Class of ’24 of MACOMB HIGH SCHOOL Have ihe Fullest Measure of Success is the Wish of The Macomb Daily By-Slander Phone 146 Main 221 S. Lafayette St. SUCH IS LIFE. Talbot Motor Company—Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles. One Hundred Thirty-Jive THE 1924 W....... SONG HINTS OF M. H. S. SPIDER WEB = fi Sweet Alice: “I’m so Lonesome without you. I Love You” and Nobody Lied when they said ‘‘I C ry Over You. “That Red Head Gal has been dr.ving me crazy. She accused me of Holdin Hands,” but ‘ Who C ares for “Tomorrow I’ll be in my Dixie Home Again. I'm so “Homesick” for “My Gal. Will you ‘Open Your Arms and “Kiss Me Dear when I get back? We’ll go “Sw.nging Down the Lane.” You’re not “Just a Girl that Men Forget. “I Never Had a Mammy” but you “Oh Maggie and I am still “Remembering that “I Ain’t Never Had No Lovin’ and “1 tan’t Never Love Nobody” but you my Wonderful One.” “It’s Three O’Clock in the Morning’’ and “The World ts Waiting tor the Sunrise’’ and “1 am Longing for One Sight of You.” But I’ll be with you when the “Swanee River Moon” is shining on “Saw Mill River Road. I Love You, Dream Daddy. “Long Boy —Kenneth Coats “Lovable Eyes —Maxine Butterfield “They Go Wild, Simply Wild Over Me” Jim Hoyle “Sing Song Man —Haskell Damron “Mary Dear”—Mary Berry “He Loves It”—John Monroe “All Dressed Up and No Place to Go”—Miriam Godow “My Buddy —Edward Durr Who’ll Take My Place —Donald Coats Vamp Me - Lucille Portlock “Mean Mean Mamma —Harriett Greeley “I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate Miss Roadstrum “I’m in Love”—Vivian Purdum “I’ve Been a Fool”—Tootie Brand “Wonderful One —Patricia Roark “Stumbling”—Eva Shores “I Ain’t Never Had No Lovin’’ Winona Anderson “Blondy —Lucille White “1 Want to be Loved Like a Baby”—Lou se Armstrong “Linger A While —Sam Thomas “A Smile Will Go A Long Ways —Miss Roark “My Old Tomato Can’’—Red Smith “Cat’s Whiskers”—Coni ad Benson “Sleep”—Don Terrill “Somebody’s Wrong”—P L K “Oh Maggie ’ Miss Walk “1 apa Love Mamma”—Lucdle and John. One Hundred Thirty •six SPIDER WEB ------ THE 1924 w- “Say It With Flowers” Mowers express your feelings. Delivery anywhere in United States on one hour notice. F. E. BONHAM Phone 121 Main I called my love by radio In hopes that she would hear. I asked her if she’d marry me. And closed is “--------dear.” Oh, sad is my predicament. Indeed, a sorry mess; When I tuned in my receivers I heard fifty answer. “Yes.” Mazook (In gym)—Has anyone seen anything of a gym shoe about my size. Latest Styles Hair Robbing Done by Experts MODEL BARBER SHOP LeRoy Hall, Propr. An Electric Curling Iron, Grill Percolater, Toaster or other Electrical Device makes the best present. All Radio Supplies LIVE WIRE SUPPLY CO. The East Side Electric Store One Hundred Thirty-seven THE 1924 SPIDER WEB M. H. DICTIONARY High School- Work house to which a student is sentenced for four years after finishing the grammar school. Principal—Person elected by the school board to watch the Seniors and terrify the Freshmen. Freshman—A harmless animal composed of hay. hickory shirt, plow shoes and gall. Janitor—Individual who always lets us in and out and cleans up after us. Miss Roadstrum: “Has anyone any vacant periods the fifth and sixth hours ?” Keith Hampton (in a loud and eager tone): “Oh, yes! Pm vacant!’ We knew it. Keith, without the explanation. Blessed is the tie that hinds My collar to my shirt. For underneath that silken 'band Lies half an inch of dirt. Don’t be afraid of failure. A hen doesn’t get a bug every time she peck.?. One Hundred Thirty-eight SPIDER WEB THE 1924 AMERICAN SUGAR BOWL HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM OlIR OWN SALTED PEANUTS PHONE 590 R MACOMB BEARDSTOWN The Up-to-date Place in Town DUMBBELL She stood before a mirror With her eyes closed very tight; And tried to see just how she looked When fast asleep at night. It’s a long hall that has no teacher. The Wyne Dry Goods Co. LET US FURNISH YOUR FURNITURE “Distinction in Dress” Store MACOMB, ILLINOIS GRIER FURNITURE STORE One Hundred Thirty-nine SPIDER WEB s S s Don’t read this unless you are Rood looking. Aren’t you conceited!! Teacher—What English book does your school use? Tom G.—(While visiting school at vacation time) I don’t know but 1 think that it is some book written by Mr. Rhetoric. James R.—Why don't you have a male quartet for the circus? Wayne L.—We lack a high tenor. Francis M.—There’s Bill, he has numiber ten’s and he is high enough. John Melvin: (Giving a book re- port in English Class) I couldn’t find this author’s life but I take it for granted he lived. One Hundred Forty fllE 1924 SPIDER WEB = wf= 0 Cl Vi in vA ( JPilJ H I Ih, H UAt RK . II EAST SIDE SQ. MACOMB, ILL. “Some people remind me of some houses,” observes Mr. Kinney, “their ears and mouths, like windows and doors, are open, but there ain’t nobody home.” Mr. Cartwright puts it this way: “I will now sing you a pretty little ditty, entitled, ‘Of all my wife’s relations, I love myself the best. SCOTT’S PHARMACY Northwest Corner Square “VOI R NEAREST DRUG STORE” One Hundred Forty-one THE 1924 SPIDER WEB TO THE CLASS OF ’24 Compliments of R. A. SULLIVAN, GROCER The Prohibition Glide is the latest dance. It is said to be a spirited movement, interspersed with hops, and the rhythm is very intoxicating.— Nuggets. The door of success is a one-day door. It opens with a push and not with a pull. Jump ng at conclusions is about the only mental exercise some folks 1 ke. What’s the use of paying a doctor when you can go to a window and re-mo. e the pane. CITIZENS S1ATE BANK OF MACOMB Capital Paid in $100,000.00 John Binnie, Pres. James Binnie, Vice-Pres. Elmer T. Walker, Cashier E. C. Wolfe, Ass’t Cashier A MODERN BANK WITH MODERN SERVICE BROOKING TAXI M. II. SIMMONS Phone 910 Main The Nyal Drug Store Northeast Cor. Square Sedan Service West Side Chandler Park Macomb, Illinois ______________________________I______________________________ Powder Puff Beauty Parlor. For Appointments call 955 Main One Hundred forty-two SPIDER WEB THE 1924 w-— CAN YOU IMAGINE t’oatsey not fighting with some one? Ansel Fetch without his Ford? Nielle Lovell graduating? Youngsters like Mazook ever growing up? Our school without the Dorsets? I s Seniors getting out of work? Francis Moon not making someone laugh? Kve'ryone having his lesson? All the Freshmen getting A’s? Tipton not stuttering? I'nderstanding Kinney from the back of the Study Hall? Rodgers not blushing? Louise Armstrong without her make up on? Ike Leighty unable to sing? Kinney giving the Seniors any privileges? Ethel Miner without her expression? Allison in short trousers? Never losing your seat in the Study Hall? Yeast with Shiek ideas? Tyler with a deep voice? Henry Kribble in a bathing suit? Intentions of Freshmen carried out? Nina Stauffer refusing to help the classes? Going to sleep in Mr. Harris’ Sociology class? Remodeling and Repairing—221 N. Randolph St. One Hundred Forty-three SPIDER WEB THE 1924 r — I SCRIPPS-RENO CO. i Good Merchandise Correct Prices • Courteous Treatment L_________________________________ Spring, pome by Miss Irrn Tatioii Spring: will soon be coming. Flowers soon will bloom; Bees will soon be humming. Iceman will resume; Snow will soon be going. Ice will melt away; Joy will soon be flowing. Summer come to stay. But. if you’d cheat the doctor. Simply have a care Just about how early You don light underwear. A 'lit:MIST'S EPITAPH Here lies the bones of Billy Shore For what he thought was H20 was H2SQ4. Edwin Markham, the poet, says that Henry Ford is another Lincoln. Feasibly a poet cannot tell the difference between a Ford and a Lincoln, but any garage man can. R. D. C H I PM A N TABLE SUPPLIES OPPOSITE POST OFFICE MACOMB Little Gem Shining Parlor—Service with a Smile. One Hund red Fort y-J'ou r THE 1924 SPIDER WEB w - ■ J THK MACOMB NATIONAL BANK The Bank With (lie White Front Opposite North Door Court House . . O. Peasley, President Jno. M. Keefer, Vice-Pres. Geo. H. Scott, Vice-Pres. E. Y. McLean, Cashier Geo. M. Wells, Ass’t. Cashier Directors- . . 0. Peasley, J. II. Ullrich, J. M. Keefer Geo. H. Scott, M. E. Roark Morris Bridgewater: “Do you think that after I have bought my girl flowers, take her to the theatre and supper afterward, I should have kissed her good night?” Henry KriBble: No, I think you have done enough for her in one evening.” MOON-UA .lMG. A Voice: “What are you doing out there Bertha? Bertha: I’m looking at the moon mother.” A Voice: Well, tell the moon to go home and come in off the porch, it's half-past nine.” Silver Moon Cafe Best Place In Town to Eat ELKS BLDG. MACOMB. ILLINOIS Our“siiifs are l(Ml% virgin wool. J. H. Phelps—tailor—Opera House block One Hundred Forty-five THE 1924 SPIDER WEB GRAN DA’S CIGAR STORE Pool and Billiards Soda Fountain Candies and Cigars West Side Square TilF, TRICK HORN The villagers were listening to a band, and they seemed to understand every instrument with the exception of a trombone. They decided to fetch the oldest villager, and ask him his opinion about it. The old man stood watching the player a while, and then exclaimed: “Take no notice o’ him. There’s a trick in it; he hain't really swallowing it.” Ethel: “Can you hear my powder-puff?” Eugene C.: “No. but I can feel you lip stick.” We never know when an idea may strike us. and some of us are knocked silly when one does. Mrs. Katzenberger—French Dry Cleaning and pressing TIIRIIiLIMf For Novelty Footwear try Randolph Shoe Store One Hundred Forty-six Students of M. H. S. IDill gou show gour appreciation to the business men who made this book possible? Please mention the 1924 ‘Spider IHeb when dealinq with them. UPe wish to thank the Spider IDeb aduertisers for their financial support and for their courtesg to us. Donald Ifeast, Adu. ITlgr. Francis Moon, business ITlqr Harriett Qreeleg Editor One Hundred Forty-seven Note of Appreciation We, the Staff of Editors of the Spider Web, wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the subscriptions and general co-operation given to us by the students, faculty and alumni this year. The support offered has enabled us to work with more assurance, and has made us more energetic and ambitious to make this the best annual that has ever been published by Macomb High School. We owe a great deal to the help and inspiration given by Miss Roadstrum. our Sponsor. She has always been ready to offer suggestions and to help up in any way within her power. We also wish to thank Mrs. Thompson who spent a great deal of time reading our proofs. We submit our work for your approval and sincerely hope that it will please you. THE STAFF One Hundred Forty-eight Tilt 1924 1 EST IDE FORQET SPIDER WEB ■■ 1 1 4 NAME NICKNAME SAVING One Hundred Forty-nine THE 1924 SPIDER WEB 4 One Hundred Fifty