Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1925 volume:

I Unlit tun 3 i f th« Iftb :|fitbltsltnb bu Cltn inr (£lttss nf Jttnrntitb 31iplt ;3 rhnnl Iht 1925 Annual 5’taff Helen Stewart Florence Arrasmith Asst. Editor Reuel O’Harra Business Manager Binnie Wolfe Ada Hare Helen Foulke Edmar Gardner .... Ervin Maguire Lorraine Roll Girls' Athletics Florence Thonander Lawrence Allison ... Mabel Wilhelm Ruby Nail Francis Crain Kennedy Mason ... Miss Road strum mi i i 4 •Lest Wr it nr net This hook is our treasure chest of fond memories and happy fellowship. If it succeeds in binding us together in future years, we feel that it will have served its purpose. i (Inbl? itf (Cmth'uts 33aflk I JVfrmxnisiratimt Classes 3Duttk 2 rthtilirs ?Wk 3 (Atltbtirs xtok 4 3� xiir£ AiMtrriiscntctTts Ct� jttrs. Icnrl (Ehmttpsnn whose undivided and impartial interest in school life and activities is a dominating force in Macomb High School, we. the Senior Class, respectfully dedicate this 1925 Spider Web. 9 Yes; many things she left unfinished so: A song upon her lips half-sung; A tale half-told upon her tongue; These struggling plants she tried so hard to grow; This hook she read while life burned low. This year was left unfinished when she wrent. Bleak days had passed, and trembling Spring Had just awakened everything. But oh, what beauty her young life has meant; What calm completeness and content! —Violet Alleyn Storey. S i —i 10 I THE 1925 SPIDER WEB upt. 3H. C. fimith Mr. Smith has been our superintendent for two years, and with the able assistance of the school board, has ereat ed a great improvement in the public school system of Macomb. This is brought out by the fact that, in the spring of 1925 the high school was put on the accredited list, for three years, without further inspection, authpfized by the state superintendent of Public Instruction. This has given us a membership in the North Central Education Association. (Lkr Doarb tf (jjfturntimx Wolfe Smith Provine Walker Russell Me Mil! an Terrill Dawson n itfr. Hinm'3 A friend, highly esteemed by all high school students, to whom the Seniors owe a great deal of their success in their last year. □ 12 SPIDER WLH THK 1928 (tin;! is It In the pioneer days of our country, our forelathers believed in education to the cxtcn. of providing schools where the three R’s, Readin’, ’Ritin’, and Rithmetic w .re taught. Children went to school if they so desired and were financiady able, but no truant officer ever invaded the privacy of the home to investigate Johnny’s ce.Jnquency. However, today with our complicated mode of life, we realize the necessity of a more extensive course of study and regular attendance at schools. In bringing a’. ou- these changes, we are unanimous in our belief that English should be especially emphasized in every school. Individual are rated very largely in life by their a'.i ity or in. bi.ity to use the English language. • The Macomb High School requi.es that all graduates must have four credits in Eng.ish. In other w'ords this means that each student wrho graduates must successfully pursue the study of English through a 1 four years of his high school work. Our course in English includes practical work in grammar, composition, rhetoric, public speaking, and literary interpretation. Our aim is to make English a living and vital subject.—one that will function in the life of the individual in a practicable and pleasurable manner. 13 —MARTHA DORSETT THE 1925 : '-jrSr SPIDER WEF LaTourette Westall Kinney Walk iilathrmntirs Di'pnrhnrnt The average age of high school students who are beginning: mathematics is between thirteen and fourteen years. Their vocabulary is limited, their point of view, background, and experience are those of children. With this in mind the department strives to give explanations in detail, in the simplest language, without technical expressions, and to develop the subject in the simplest and most natural way by having it grow out of former experiences of the students. The training ttitts obtained by carefully following each logical step to a final solution, and the develop ment of power to grasp and prove new truths, thus acquired, are invaluable to the student. — DOROTHY C. WESTALL mtft ifrrnrh “Ars longa. vita brevis. —Art is long, time is fleeting.—is the motto for our Latin department. Yet a comprehensive glimpse of the language, literature, customs, dress, wars, and heroes of the illustrious Romans is afforded by the four years of Latin offered in our curriculum. The courses of the French department are open only to Juniors and Seniors. The prospective student is thus enabled to take as a basic language two years of Latin, which furnishes the foundation of almost every French word. Next year the ranks will be thinned by the graduation of many seniors from both classes. The department extends “!e bienvenu” to you who have so far deferred your study of the most beautiful and fascinating language in the world. Won’t you join us to sing the songs, play the games, and speak the language of “Pittoresque France? — MARGARET WALK 14 THE 1925 a SPIDER WER '3vxini iS'rmtr In the Social Science department the way to eliminate crime, just how a manufacturer should run his business, whether Washington crossed the Deleware in 1492 all the perplexing problems and questions of our government today are definitely solved and decided by one intelligent student of the High School—or perhaps more accurately, they are discussed pro and con. Economics. Sociology. History, Civics— these are the courses offered and they have a large enrollment. In fact today the Social Sciences in high school are given much more attention than ever, with the view of deve'oping a well-formed citizenry. The work of this department is enlarging rapidly and will soon require additional teachers. —EDWIN HARRIS Guttural :S'riciTrr From the earliest records which we have of man. we find that in his struggle for existence, he has depended upon plants, animals, and the other natural resources. The height of the civilization of a country depends upon the ability of its people to make use of and perfect their surroundings. Biology. Chemistry, and Physics are really only an outgrowth of man's desire to become more efficient in conquering these natural elements. A great deal of the control over life and living things has come through the expression of the inborn curiosity of man who wanted to see what would happen in a given experiment. Man’s dominion over the living things of the earth is tremendous and it is due to the understanding of the principles wrhich underlie science. He will surely be in a position to le:d a happier life, for he will understand his environment, and be able to master it. instead of permitting it to master him. —E. DORSETT THE 1� 25 SPIDER WEB Farris Ames Roark Jack iDrpnrimt'nfs When the inhabitants of the earth were uncivilized and gained their livelihood by means of hunting, stealing, or fighting, there was no need for vocational departments in high schools. Later as the savage became semicivilized, he wrote messages to his fellow-savages in shorthand, took cross country hikes before breakfast for his appetite, discovered the use of a rock for a hammer, and cooked his food for a change, then there arose a need for training courses and we had the beginning of vocations. Now. that the savage is civilized, he uses typewriters instead of quill pens, makes his own furniture instead of buying it on the installment plan, takes a daily Marathon for physical fitness singing, Oh. dishrag. I need thee every hour.” vocational departments have come into their own. Macomb High School affords its students a Commercial Department for business training; Physical Training for both boys and girls; Manual Training for the boys in the junior and senior high schools; and Home Economics for the girls in the junior and senior high schools. 16 —E. ISABEL FARRIS THE 1925 SPIDER WER Jackson McDonough McMein McKee THE SCHOOL-MARMS’ SOLILOQUY I teach the trusting little tots The things that they should know. Painstakingly I shape their thoughts, And watch their powers grow. I guide each adolescent mind In paths of rectitude, I am their Mentor, firm but kind. The guardian of my brood. My isssion is a worthy one. With pride my bosom sweels, I3ut some day ere my life is done. I'll choke the damn dumb-bells. —O. Kanoga. Jest a settin’ in a school room. In a great big easy chair; And a keepin’ things a movin’ With a lordly sort of air. Not a thing to do but askin’ Lot a questions from a book; Spectin’ kids to know the answers Tho they’re not allowed to look: — That’s teachin’. —E. A. Odman. — THE 1925 SPIDER WEB THE CARETAKERS OF THE BUILDING The caretakers of our high school have been very considerate of the students this year and we feel that they deserve some special recognition. Mr. Massey, the head janitor has been very kind about unlocking cless room doors and coming to the aid of students who forget their locker keys. Mr. Gordon, the engineer, keeps the building warm and enables them to study with comfort. Mr. Dawson is the night janitor. 18 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Class Sruiur (ftffirrrs MELVIN WOLFE 19 ARRASM1TH WALK WEST ALL STEWART THE 1925 SPIDER WER % ALLISON. LAWRENCE Basketball 4; Track 3, 4; French Club 4, Secy and Treas. 4; Spider Web “A friend to be proud of and love.” ARRASMITH, FLORENCE Class Sec’y. 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4. Pres. 4; W. A. A. 3, 4. Sec'y 4a; Class Basketball 2, 3; Rooting Club 4; Ass’t Edit Spider Web 4. “You shall never find her without answer Unless you find her without tongue.” ATKINSON. ALBERTA Glee Club 3, 4 “She’s not a flower, she’s not a pe.rl. She’s just a jolly all round gir!.” BAILEY, WM. Football ’22 23, 24; Class Basketball % -i: Junior Class play 'tt. “Bill thrills us in football And worries us when he’s hurt. BA INTER, FLORENCE “Quiet, assuming, but always on the job.” BASTABLE. ANNIE “Rare compound of oddity, fro’ic and fun BLYTHE. BRETA G ee Club 2. 3, 4; Glee Club Operetta 2. Hiking 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; W. A. A. 3. 4; Senior Circus 3, 4. Comm. 4; French Club 4; Home Ec Club 4; Rooting Club 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Comm. 3. “Were she but constant, she were perfect.” BRAND. HAROLD Cass play 3, 4; Track 2. 3; Debating 3; Circus 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4. “ ‘Tis better to be out of the world than out of fashion.” 20 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB BURNHAM. FORREST Bolster Club 2; Debating 4; Vt-ga-boiuls 4. “What is mind? no matter; what is matter? never mind.” BUSSERT, MARIE Class play 1; Hiking 2; Hockey 2; W. A A. 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 4; Home Ec Club 3, 4. Vi e-Pres 4b; When she thought a thing she said it. When she decided to do a thing she did it.” CHAPIN. ROBERT “No one yet has passed me from behind.” CRABB. DEAN Science Club 3; Rooting Club 4; Vagabonds 4; Class Play 4; Seni_ .-Circus 4. “He acted well his parts, and there the honor lies.” CRAIN, FRANCIS Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Radio Club 4; French Club 4; Hi-Y-Club 3, 4; Class play 4; Senior Circus 3, 4; Rooting Club 4. “No one yet has passed me from behind. CURLESS, MAURICE Football '23, '24; Class Basketball '22, '23. Whoe’er excels in what we prize Appears a hero in our eyes.” DANIELSON, FRED “Let me live in a house by the side of the road; And be a friend to man.” DAWSON. CLARENCE “Wise, foolish.—So am I.” 21 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB GODOW, MIRIAM Senior Circus 1, 3, 4; Class play 3; French Club 4; Vagabonds 4 ; Rooters Club 4. “She seemed all perfect, finished to the finger nail ’ HAINLINE. MAX “His skill with test tube and appliance Promises well for the world of science.” HARE. ADA W% A. A. 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 3; Class play 3, 4; Vagabonds 4; Assn, play 2; Home Ec Club 4; Staff 4. “And mistress of herself tho’ China fall.” HELMS, WILLIAM Class Treas. '22; Class play ’23; Basketball (Capt.) ’23; Football ’24. “He studied but moments odd Yet many a bluff worked he.” FOULKE, HELEN Annual Staff 4; Rooting Club 4; Home Ec Club 4; French Club 4. GARDNER. EDMAR Double Quartette 3; Home Ec Club 4. Treaa 4a. Sec’y. 4b; Craft Club 4; French Club 4. Pres. 4; Vacation Is 4, Treas. 4; Class Ed Spider Web 4; Class play 4. Always gad to help out. One likes to have her about.” GIFT. RALPH Class p ay 3. 4; French Club 4; Rooting Club 4; Debating 4. Vagabonds 4. “Of Ralph it’s oft been told. His dancing knocks them cold.” GILCHRIST. TOM Class Pres. 3; Orchestra I; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4. Capt. 4; Track 2. 3; Senior Circus 3. 4 “But those who succeed with their fellows surpass all others.” THE 1925 SPIDER WEB KNIGHT, BEULAH Home Ec Club 4; Senior Circus 2, 4. “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy JACKSON, BLUFORD Burton Township H. S. 1; Tennessee H. S. 2; Co’.chester H. S. 3. 4; M. H. S. 4. “A good friend—not a flirt.“ CENN1NGS. WILMA “She doeth litt’.e kindnesses.’ KINO, EVELYN Glee Club 3. 4; W. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Hiking Club 2. 3. 4. Capt. 4; Hockey 3. 4; French Club 4; Home Ec Club 3, 4; Hooting Club 4. “Evelyn is peppy. Evelyn is gay. And she gets a letter most every day.’ LEMMER, RUTH Glee Club 3, 4; W. A A. 3, 4; Hiking 3; Hockey 3; French Club 4; Home Ec Club 4, Pres. 4; Rooting Club 4. “Gloomy shadows oft will flit If you only laugh a bit.” MAGUIRE, ERVIN Football 2. 3, 4; Track 2. 3; Debating 2, 3. 4; Class play 3; Spider Web Staff 4. “He had an excellent speech, brave notions. and gentle expressions; wherein it was he cowed with that facility that somtimes it was necessary he should be stopped.” LOVELL. NELLE “A tres petite maiden and merry; Whose smiles are far from contrary. Dimples and blue eyes, spelled Bolen’s demise And now Love’ll mean Nelle to Clarence.” LUTZ, VERL “He’d stop St. Peter’s roll call to ask Him a,question.” 23 THE 1925 MASON, KENNEDY Class play 1; Fresh. Soph. play 2; C’ass Vice Pres. 2; Senior Circus 3, 4; Class Basketball 4; French Club 4; Snider Web Staff 4; Rooting Club 4. “A man and his Ford, by the ladies adored.” MILLER. HELEN Rushvile High I. M. H. S. 2. 3, 4; Fresh.-Soph. vlay 2; Declamation 2, 3; Vagabonds Club 4; W. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hiking 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Debating 3. 4. “Heap big debater.’ MELVIN, JOHN Class Pres. 4; French Club 4. Vice-Pres. 4; Vagabond 4. Pres. 4; Class p ay 3, 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Rooting CUib 4; Fresh.-Soph. play 3. Without John, all our comedies would be failures. MERCER. LILLIAN ‘‘Calling to joy to rise and dance Before her happy feet.” MESICK, CHELLIS A man’s a man for a’that.” MINER. IRENE “I must go on still speeding My highest height to find.” McGANN, JOSEPH French Club 4. I have oft regretted my speech, but never my sPence.” NAIL. RUBY Only by giving can you gain the more. 24 SPIDER WER g NELSON. DOROTHY C'.ee C’ub 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Home Ec Club 4. Vice-Pres 4a. Treas 4b; “She finds her greatest pleasure in bringing happiness into the lives of others.” NEWELL. WILLIAM Football 3; Class Basketball 2. “Grant me honest fame, or grant me none. O’HARRA. REUEL ROLL, LORRAINE Fresh.-Soph, plav 2. Hiking Club 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4, Cap’t. 1. 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 4; Rooting Club 4; W A. A. 3, 4; Girl’s Athletic Ed Spider Web 4; Senior Circus 2, 4; Glee Club 4. “Of her. many nice things are whispered about. But the one we like best is— ‘She’s such a good scout.' ” Class Pres. 1; Orchestra 2. 3; French Club 4; Class play 3, 4; Vagabonds 4; Debating 2; Booster Club 2; Rooting Club 4; Bus. Mgr Spider Web 4. “Reuel O’Harra. to tell the truth, has always lots to do. And his marks are better than they give to me or you.” RINGER. MONA Glee Club 4; Senior Circus 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 3. 4; W. A. A. “Her brown eyes sought the west afar For lovers love the western star.” SHORES. EVA Basketball 2; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Home Ec Club 3; W. A. A. 3, 4; Hiking 4. “Put off everthing until tomorrow, that you don’t have to do today. SOWERS. ELDON “Let us do or die.” SHYRACK. ZELLA “Her life doth rightly harmonize.” THE 1925 SPIDER WEB DOERR, ELLA “Big-hearted, generous, never blue, Resdy to he kidded, read to kid you. ’ DOERR. ROBERT “Then he will talk, ye Gods, how he will talk ' DUDMAN. ROBERT “It is a requisite that a gentleman should be not always be plodding in one art. but rather be a general scholar. that is. to have a lick at ad sorts of learning and aw'ay FEATHERLIN, CLEOTA Home Ec Club 3, 4; Senior Circus 4. “Quiet lass, there are but few who know' the treasure hid in you.” STEWART. HELEN Class Treas. 1, Pres. 2, Treas. 4; Hockey 2, 3; Class play 3; W. A. A. Treas. 3, 4; French Club 4; Home Ec Club 4; Rooting Club 4; Vagabond Club 4; Editor SSpider Web 4. ar.“ “She pleases all the world, but cannot p’ease herself.” THOMPSON. RUBY “She can dance, she can sing, she can sew and everything.” THONANDER. FLORENCE Glee Club, 3. 4. Treas. 4; Hiking 2, 3. 4; W. A. A. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4; French Club 4; Class Basketball 2. 3, 4; Home Ec Club 4; Joke Edit. Spider Web 4; Hockey 3. 4; Rooting Club 4. “Her very frowms are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. ' WELLS. RUTH Jr.-Sr. Banquet Comm. 3; French 4. “A goodly mixture of brains, ability and plain girl.” THE 1925 $� fc! Hdn±fcaa� Sjg SPIDER WEB WHITE. THELMA Rooting Club 4; Class play 4; Hiking Club 4; Glee Club 4. “Never frets none, never worries, never carries gloom around.” WILHELM, MABEL “For if she will, she will, you may depend on it.” WILLEY, CLAUDIA Basketball 1; Hiking 1; Defamation 2; Home Ec Club 4. “(t’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” WOLFE, B1NNIE Class Vice Pres. 1, Pres. 3. Vice-Pres. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Football 4; Rooting Club 4; French Club 4; Adv. Mgr. Spider Web 4. “F xtrot, shimmy, camel walk, waltz. Bin’s interpretation never is false.” YEAST, CARROLL Senior Circus 3. 4, Comm. 4; French Club 4; Rooting Club . “Here is a man. but ’tis before his face I will be silent.” SMITH. MARY ALICE Class Mascot YEAST. KENNETH Orchestra 2; Circus 3, 4; Literary Ed. Spider Web 4. “Oh. Yet-st. he’ll study, and, Yeast, he’ll work. And anyone’s quite nutty, who thinks he saw him shirk.” 27 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 28 SENIOR SNAPS THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ClitSS Junior fOffirrrs Clingan Sowers 29 Tregallis Thompson Wills Churchill R. Adams B. Allen M. Allison L. Allison W. Anderson L. Armstrong R. Arter B Beck J. Chnrchiil L. Berry H. Bland F. Boyd v — THE 1925 SPIIJEK WEB W. Clingan K. Coats 1. Crickett P. Curtis H. Darnrou B. Yard L. Garrison M Gift 31 J. Gumbart W. Hainline W. Higgins W. Ho’me3 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 2 D. Janies V. Kline A. Kruse M. Kruse W. Moon H. Morley H. McMillan H. Plckenpaugh MM THE 1925 SPIDER WEB F. Rich B. Riden E. Russell E. Savidgo D. Smith I. Sowers E. Sprague L Tipton E. Tregallis D. Utley M. Whipple F. Wdoil SPIDER WER THE 1925 J. Morrow D. Millard D. Millard R. Moon THE JUNIORS Three years ago, fifty, tender, green, young sprouts were transplanted from the sheltered, sunshiny Junior High School garden into the dignified broad acres of High School Valley. This is a beautiful valley watched over and cared for be expert cultivators called Faculty. At first these young sprouts, healthy and beautiful, were blighted by the frost that came from the chilling Sophomore Heights and were broken and frightened by the biting wind that swept down from Junior Outlook. The genial sun that always seemed to shine over Senior Mountain cheered them on. a goodly number surviving. Even the tender care of the Faculty could not save some of the weaker sprouts. The beginning of the next year found these stalwart younglings pushing their branches into Sophomore Heights. How they enjoyed watching their frosts nip the new crop of sprouts that had filled the vacancies made so recently by them in the valley. Another season soon rolled around with its reward of a year’s growth and 34 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB when the next spring dawned in its new glory these young saplings waved their branches loaded with buds bursting with knowledge, right into Junior Outlook. Now, the results of all this? Simply that Junior Outlook presents a whole forest not even equalled by that of Senior Mountain. Who won the Basketball Tournament for the hoys? Juniors. For the girls? Juniors. Who won the Junior-Senior Annual debate? Juniors with a unanimous vote. Who, but the Juniors were represented by three members in the inter-city debates? Juniors won first, second and third places in the C. I. P. S. County Contest. Don't forget that the Junior Class Play and the Junior-Senior Banquet were big events of the year. And, then, there is Marcel Wave,” our famous circus clown, better known as “Red” Smith. Too. we must not forget the famous reply to Mrs. Thompson's question, Who was Milton?— Milton was a sepulcher.” All in all Senior Mountain does not present dazzling view from this all ready imposing height for who is a more ini posing piece of Nature's repertory than a Junior of '25? THE GOLDEN WEST I see through the trelis o'er yonder hill The golden sunset in fantastic hues; Again I look and there a distant rill— Wonderfully shaded in dark green-blues. To these scenes of beauty the lone soul goes. Where rest, peace and truth of the heart abides. Where waves and ocean-breakers roil. And the Strength and the Guide of men strides. 'Tis the Golden West we seek when we die, There we find beauty of nature alone Smooth green meadows under an azure sky. Where love of both nature and soul atone 35 Ruth L. Moon. THE 1925 r === == = = =c= SPIDER WER gw a=� =)a J«dfcc| 36 JI'NIOR SNAPS THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 'iipluutum' (Class ;S'nphtJmxjrr (Offirrrs Allison Riley Boyle BaTourette Cartwright 37 Lhc iS’up Immure Class Miracles are an increasing wonder to us common folk, but to the great scientific men who can understand, it is but a simp e matter. We might class miracles in three classes, scientific, natural and artificial. But who can be the one to determine how the mechanism of a complicated engine works, how very small stems can have embodied within them such great lifting power? The greatest miracle perhaps common and known to us is the changing of a freshman into a somewhat dignified sophomore. If all people were flowers some wou'd be more beautiful or brigh or than others. so we find people to be the same way. In our 1025 Sophomore Class tre many brilliant, witty, and clever students, some I will call your attention to. First, we noice a very graceful person who can dance .o music as a graceful stem of a flower bends to the wind, this is Betty Holstein. Art is a rare gift for one to have and we •is THE 1925 SPIDER WEB have three very accorop’ished artists in our class namely Dorothy Senn, Ruby Adams, and Elizabeth Rodgers, to whom much praise is due. Next in line comes witty students which we find in Edward Mason. “Pete” Tiernan and Violet Minner. Our faculty always likes to have some good students, one who can “pull an A” every six weeks. wre also are favored in this line by Alice Thomas, Dorothy Holden. Katherine Zimmerman and Truston Stew'art. If popularity is a gift we have three rare gilts in our class. Dorothy Dudman. Pauline Gentry and Maxine Bly, who can charm anybody with their sunny smiles. Last, but not by all means least, is our star basketball player “Tubby” Frow-ein. who mi kes our class swell with pride when he comes on the floor among the other basketball payers. You see. my dear friends, treasurers are found in every class, but to the bright and sparkling reasurers of the Sophomore Class of 1925. Freshmen. Juniors and Seniors take off your hats. 39 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 40 SOPHOMORE SNAPS SPIDER WER THE 1925 Ifresltttmtt Class ifreshmnu (Offirrrs Riffle 41 McKee Roark Darsett Kins SPIDER WER THE 19 ’5 sealift; Che Ifrrshmnu (Clnss On September 1. 1924, eighty-four verdant freshmen were led to seats in the Study Hall. We had been awaiting this memorable occasion with the keenest anticipation. and we supposed that the upper classes would be pleased to greet such a large and promising group of young freshmen. Imagaine our feelings when we saw the sophomores nudging each other and grinning, and shyly whispering to each other: “Did you ever see such a dumb-looking bunch of freshmen?” As the days passed, we fina'ly became less self-conscious. Several weeks after the opening of school, our advisors. Miss Eleanor Dorsett and Miss Dorothy Roark, called a meeting of the class and advised us to organize. The following officers were elected: President .................................. Char es McKee Vice-President ............................. Gaillard Helms Secretary ....................................... Jcnne Riffle Treasurer ........................................ Mose King 42 THE 1925 SsJz irp ■ SPIDER WEB Our next event of importance was the Freshman stunt given in the Assembly Room. We gave a representation of a Thanksgiving dinner in Gasoline Alloy. Almost all of he comic characters were in attendance. And actually, even the upper classmen joined in the clapping, and we heard some of the arrogant sophomores saying: “That wasn’t so had for Freshmen.” December 13, we wTere permitted to have a party in the high school building, and you probably would never believe it, but wfe got to stay up until ten o clock! Don’t you think that was pretty fine for chi dren as young as we? In the course of the year some of our members have fallen out of the race, and our class is somewhat smaller than it was last September, but we have the feeling that even though we have lost in numbers that we have risen in the estimation of the other students and of the faculty. We hope by the time we are seniors that we shall be recorded the proper respect and consideration. 4:3 Bunk 2 Aridities SPIDEK WEB THE 1925 45 SPIDER WER dhr The foremost ambition of the Annua . Staff this year has been to make the 1925 Spicier Web the best annual ever put out by Macomb High School. We have tried to make the book a record of all the classes, all of the activities and all or the good times of the school during the past year. Every staff member has done all in his power to add to the quality of the book, but we realize that the Spider W-el would not be the success it is. if we had not had the invaluable sponsorship of Miss Road strum, who has worked untiringly to make this a book that will be your dearest possession. Florence Arrasmith. the assistant-editor has shown her ability for her place on the staff by her diligent work with the class pictures. Reuel O'H rrn with his willingness and constancy has proven to he a very valuable member. We wish to thank those of the under classes who have 3si3ted with the art work, and especially Keith Hampton, who has helped us with the mechanical drawing. We extend to Miss Farris and her typewriting classes our sincere appreciation for the help they have given us in preparing the manuscript copies, also to Mrs. Thompson who has always been so willing to proof-read our hook. And to the others who have by their support made it possible to print the 1925 Spider Web. We can only hope that this book meets with their approval. 4(5 SPIDER WEB oa ico THE 1925 A. Hare D. Roadstrum K. Mason B. Wolfe E. Gardner F. Arrismith F. Crain L. Allison H. Fou’ke F. Thonander I. McGuire K. Yeast L. Roll M. Wilhelm 47 mu SPIDER WEB THE 1925 ithtsir Following: its usual custom, the orchestra was a little late in getting: organized this year, but also following its usual custom, it made up for lost time after it began practice. The rehearsals were scheduled for every Wednesday evening, and the chords and dischords resounded through the empty building many times to the distress of play practices and debates. Despite the fact that members come and go from year to year in this orchestra. the rehearsals invariably open with, “Oh. Miss McMein, do let us play something ‘jazzy!’ and Harold Brand or Maurice Bridgewater immediately start up “Doodle-de-do“ or “My Best Girl When this disturbance is quelled by beating heavily on the stand with the baton, the rehearsal resumes its dignity and its practice. The orchestra has received compliments on its quality and had made several appearances in the high school assembly. It was most encouraging to begin a Glee Club year with an enrollment twice the number of last year’s group, and the ability and quality of the organization increased in due proportion. When try-outs were completed and work ready to begin, sixty-five girls were seated in the assembly room, on the first Monday of rehearsal. Since that time difficulties have appeared, such as no room to practice, but they have been met and smilingly born, and the club continues to flourish. “The soul of music slumbers in the shell and Till waked and kindled by the Master’s spell; And feeling hearts—touch them but lightly— pour A thousand melodies unheard before ’ Rodgers 48 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ( rrltrstrn H. Brand M. Bridgewater E. McMein K. Coats W. Couch P. Fargusson W. Higgins W. Kugler H. McCalley J. Melvin D. Nelson F. Burnham M. Thompson R. Yetter 4!) THE 1925 SPtDF.R WKh - . :c=c= -v-' 50 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB fhtblir 'penkwtg Dramatics and Public Speaking in Macomb High School have taken a definite forward this year. With the organization of the Vagabonds and the emphasis placed upon Public Speaking in English 11A. we are more than justified in looking forward to an even greater and more successful development of the department next year. Students in Public Speaking were required to take part in at least one play lor class room presentation and to appear before the assembly in one of the class programs before credit was given. This training has served admirably in securing materia! for debating and for the declamatory contests. The Vagabond Dramatic club, under the advisorship of Miss W'ills. is an honorary organization whose purpose is to promote and foster dramatics in High School. Membership is limited to thirty and the members are chosen because of their dramatic ability as displayed in try-outs or minor plays during the year. It is felt that through the club program the members may have ample opportunity to develop their ability and thus raise the standard of Dramatic productions in High School. Another extra-curricular agency for furthering dramatics is the weekly stunt program inaugurated this year. Each organization was made responsible for a program in the assembly hall. The entertainments have been very successful and have ranged from the concert given by the Orches ra to the stunt given by the Freshmen in which Uncle W'alt entertained everyone from Moon Mullens to Perry Winkle at a Thanksgiving dinner. We hope that these programs will be continued next year. 51 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Llncf” The Junior class play, “Stop Thief”, was produced very successfully both financially and dramatically. The play itself is full of very humorous incidents which were all brought out to advantage by the cast. The story centers around the comical efforts of Doogan and Nell, tw'o thieves who almost get away with the family valuables and at the same time convince the unhappy bridegroom and future father-in-law that they are victims of kleptomania. Those taking part in the play w'ere: Mrs. Carr ................................ Madge Carr ............................... Joan Carr ................................ Caroline Carr ............................ Nell ..................................... Mr. Carr ................................. James Cluney ............................. Mr. Jamison .............................. Dr. Willoughby ........................... Rev. Spelain ............................. Jack Doogan .............................. Joe Thompson ............................. Seargent of Police ....................... Police........Howard Pickenpaugh. Wendell Taxi Driver ................ ............Wilba Moon .... Mary Louise Lovell ........Lenore Garrison .............Ruth Moon ........Reitha! Morely ........lames Gumbart ........Haskell Damron .......William Higgins .........John Churchill ......Harvey Me Mil an ...........Paul Curtis ..........Ivan Sowers ......Wilburn Clingan Anderson. Lewis Berry ........Leslie Frow ein The class of 25 had the honor of presenting the first class play ever given in the new theatre. The play chosen, “Adam and Kva.” was well worthy of the honor and the cast gave the play remarkably well. The plot is developed from Mr. King s dissatisfaction with his wasteful family. In an attempt to find relief from their extravagance he trades places with his business manager, a young man wrho has very idealistic notions of what a home should be. Mr. King goes to Brazil on business and Adam becomes father “pro tern.” In order to keep his new family within its allowances Adam tells that Mr. King has lost his fortune and as a result all must get to work. Their positions range from insurance to chickens and everyone does his part under Adam s direction. Mr. King is of course greatly surprised upon his return and Adam succeeds in becoming his new' son in-law'. 5: • THE 1925 SFIDER WEB The characters were as follows: Mr. King ........... Corinthia .......... Aunt Abby .......... Clinton ............ Julie .............. Eva ................ Uncle Horace ....... Adam ............... Lord Audrey Cordon Dr. Delameter ...... __.Dean Crahb ...Helen Miller Edmar Gardner . Francis Crain .Thelma White .....Ada Hare __John Melvin .. Harold Brand .Reuel O'Harra .....Ralph Gift UnRabmtii Urnmntir Chtb At the beginning of the second semester “try outs” were conducted by Miss Wills and Mrs. Thompson for the purpose of choosing as members for the Vaga-nond Dramatic Club the 3 who showed ability in dramatic work. Thirty people were chosen, from seventy who tried out.” to be members of the new organization. A committee was appointed to draw up a constitution, and at our first meeting this constitution was read, voted upon, and adopted. Freshmen were hatred from membership, as we real y thought they should have one year in which to be-. ome acquainted with the way of their superiors, and at the same time lose some of their proverbial “grenness” so .hi t when they became Sophomores the} might be prepared to take the honors which might be bestowed upon them. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in dramatic work, and also to develop the ability of the club members. This was accomplished at our meetings where several one act plays were dramatized and presented. The “Vagabonds extend to Miss Wills their appreciation for all that she has done to make our club the splendid success it has been. 53 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB = = = c •: -V Jltfbniing Schools are supposed to educate. And fundamentally the essential objects in that process are—to acquire knowledge, to learn to think correctly on the basis of that knowledge, and to be able to express well one’s thoughts and ideas. Few students realize the immense value of Debating in this connection. But it is steadily becoming one of our most important High School activities. About fifteen students have been at debate work during the year under the Guarding of Mr. Harris. The annual Junior-Senior Debate in the Fall on the tariff question was won by the Juniors and showed some promising material Recently the Illinois High School Debating League has been organized and Macomb is one of the fifty-seven secondary schools that are members. In the Northwest District, Macomb was scheduled for debates with Carthage, Hlandinsville, and Lewistown on the subject of the St. Lawrence Deep Waterway Project. Macomb’s affirmative team was composed of Ruth Moon, Forrest Burnham, and Ervin Maguire. Elizabeth Butcher, James Gumbart, and Helen Miller made up the negative team. Charles Kelly was substitute member of either team. 54 THE 1925 T SPIDER WEB F. Burnham R. Moon E. McGuire Macomb High School is a member of the Illinois Debating League and as a member was scheduled to debate against Carthage and Lewistown on the evening of March 27. The question decided upon was: Resolved: That the United States and Can- ada should immediately set about the Construction of the St. Lawrence Great Lakes Deep Waterway in accordance with recommendations of the International Joint Commission. It possessed the qualities of a fine subject for debate. The affirmative team journeyed to Carthage, while the negative team did battle at M. H. S. The affirmative team wTas very wrell represented by Ruth Moon, Ervin Maguire, and Forrest Burnham. Although losing to Carthage they made a showing of which M. H. S. can indeed be proud. The negative team consisted of E izabeth Butcher. James Gumbart and Helen Miller, and won from Lewistown by a unanimous vote of the Judges. Each member of the team had both good t-Tgument and presentation. They well deserve the praise that w'as given them. Both teams displayed cz.reful construction and good argument, due to the excellent coaching of Edwin Harris. In this, the first year of debating in the League, the high school has made a good start and writh Mr. Harris to pilot them in the future they can hope to gain many laurels. Helen Miller. THE 1925 SPtDEK WEB C L U B S i.r (Lirrle ifrnitrnis Le Circle Francais, or French Club as it is commonly called, was organized at the beginning of the year under the supervision of Miss Walk. The purposes of the club are; to promote interest in French, and to increase the ability to speak French. All persons taking French are eligible to membership in the Club and all members taking part in programs are eligible to wear the Club pin which is a fleur-de-lis. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at which programs, are given, songs sung, games played and “eats’ indulged in. The social feature of the Club’s calendar was a dance which was held April 10th to which outsiders were invited. The officers for the present year are: President ...........................Ed mar Gardner Vice President ..........................John Melvin Secretary and Treasurer .............Lawrence Allison Advisor .................................Miss Walk The French Club has every opportunity to become one of the largest and finest clubs in the school. 36 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 3—f11 E. Gardner J. Melvin M. Wulk L. Allison B. Blythe R. O’Harra R. Moon C. Yeast H. Stewart F. Crain M. Godow F. Arrisniith R. Gift H. Foulke K. Mason F. Thonander B. Wolfe R Wells R. Lenimer L. Berry D. Nelson L. Allison E. King E. Ruebush F. Boyd W. Anderson E. Sprague J. McCann H. Miller D. Crickett E. Savidge E. Tregallis ft 7 SPIDER WKR THE f9G5 Mmxtt (firtmnmirs (CJnlt Broadcasting Home Economics is the official reason for this organization. It is an effort to cultivate home-making interests and create a better social atmosphere. not only among those who study Home. Economics, but girls who find other interests too pressing for a regular course. The Club is only in its infancy having but recently celebrated its first anniversary, but for one so young it has grown rapidly in membership and endeavor. Twice a month the girls meet for such business as a visit to the bakery or a talk on food by a local grocer. On one occasion they served hungry friends with waffles and the proverbial pink tea became appropriately green tt 4 o’clock on St. Patrick Day. The work this year is only the first step in developing the possibilities of the Club. The High School has tasted of its benefits and pleasures—let those who carry on make the Home Economics Club a necessary part of the High School. 58 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB - = == iHnitte (trcmnmirs Clitb iUctttbers Adams, Ruby Allison, Lucille Anderson. Mildred Arrasmith, Florence Atkinson, DeJyene niy, Maxine Blythe. Hreta Bussert, Marie nutcher, Bernice Crickett. Irene Dawson, Catherine Dill, Maxine Doerr. Ella Dudnian, Mary Fcatherlin, Cleota Foulke, Helen Gardner, Edniar C.arrison, 'Lenora Hall. Marie Hare, Ada Kinst. Eve’yn Knight. Beulah Whipple. Mary White, Thelma Willey. Claudia Kruse. Agnes Kruse, Mary Lance, Irene Lemmer, Ruth Minner, Violet Morley, Reithel Morrow, Juanita Murphy, Viva Nail, Florence Nail. Ruby Nelson. Dorothy Rich, Fern Ringer, Mona Rodgers. Elizabeth Roll. I orraine Savidge. Evelyn Senn. Dorothy Stewart. Helen Sutherland. Edna Thomas, Alice Thonander. Florence Tregellis. Elizabeth Zimmerli. Louise Gentry, Pauline Gift, Mary Griffin, Jeanette 59 THE 1925 SPIDFR u fr E. Gardner J. Melvin M. Wills E. Rodgers J. Churchill R. Gift A. Hare R. O Harra H. Stewart M. Godow H. Damron H. Miller P. Burnham E. Holstein H. McMillan L. Ervin H. McCalley R. Moon D. Crabb S. Hendee E. Russell R. Morley L. Riley K. Scott D. Smith E. Savidge G. Moon W. Higgins W. Moon J. Gum,bart P. Curtis GO SPIDER WEB THE 1925 L. McDonough L. Allison R. Adams F. Arrismith M. Bussert F. Tnonander B. B ythe A. Hare R. Lemnier hj. King H. Miller V. Minner M. Kruse E. Butcher L. Carlisle M. Lindstedt K. Dawson E. Rodgers S. Hendee L. Roll H. Stewart N. Smithers A. Kruse K. Zimmerman lil THE I9e5 SPIDER wkr WSE 3tS 0 ; IH. A. A. The Women's Athletic Association was organized at Macomb High School three years ago. This year we have a membership of about forty girls. Membership is open to all girls in school by their earning a stated number oC points according to the constitution. Owing to limited space the only sports offered by which points may be earned are: hockey, basketball, hiking, tennis, class work and keeping of training rules. Officers for this year art : President ........................Florence Thonander Vice President ....................................... Secretary and Treasurer ................Helen Stewart Hiking seemed to be “vogue” in the W. A. A. this year. Bardolph was the-destination of our initial hike, which was made “via the railroad track. Upon their arrival at the “thrilling metropolis some of the members gave an exhibition, of their horsemanship. While others set out, in what proved to be almost fruitless, search for food—but the searchers were rewarded at last, so after partaking of the delicious (??) lunch and spending a very enjoyable afternoon, the hikers boarded the train for Macomb. ,Our next hike took us to Good Hope where we dined on “red hot chili, then entertained the “natives by singing songs on the village square. Girls will you ever forget the ride back to Macomb on the truck?!?! Although we only went about three miles out of town on our last hike it was thoroughly enjoyed by every one who went. When we reached our destination we started a fire and fried beefsteak, which when eaten with buns, pickles, cookies and cider tasted very delicious to the hungry hikers. We made the return trip to Macomb on the Wills Bus Line. The Association appreciates the willing assistance of Miss McDonough who has done much to make the Women's Athletic Association an enjoyable as well as beneficial organization. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ,£ltttft?rs’ Club The Rooter’s Club was organized this year just before the first Academy-High School Basketball game. It consists of about forty people who have satisfactorily demonstrated their ability to use their lungs. Ail Rooters were required to wear orange and black caps at the games. The object of the club was to get some real pep and organized yelling to help the team on to victory. G:J THE 1925 SPIDER WEB (Lnlmt ar SEPTEMBER Sept. 1—School again. Mr. Kinney appeared with his latest creation. Congratulations, and we hope it works this time. Sept. 2—Had a chance to look over the new teachers—found some that weren’t so new. And — LaTourette denies that she teaches French. Sept. 5—The new seating arrangement is working out fine, although evidently not as it was meant. Sept. 12National Defense Test Day. We got out two or three minutes early—though no fault of ours. Sept. 31—I don’t want to be pessimistic, but something has got to happen around this place soon. OCTOBER Oct 3—Our first “pep” meeting. Results were rawther—well—you know. Oc t. 4—Peoria Spaulding. 12; M. H. S., 0. Figures are not supposed ;o lie. Let them tell the tale. Oct. 10—A little co-operation from the Merchants. Result—nihil for Rushville and six for us. Oct. 12—The annual Annual Stunt. The Spider Web begins to—sprout (?) Oct. 14—Flunk? No? Well. I always follow the crowd. Whereupon—“Flunk and the world flunks with you. Pi.ss and you pass a!one.“ Oct. 18—Team to Jacksonville. Team back. Amen. Oct. 31—The Mysterious Few start something A stunt a week keeps the-----------------away. 04 _ THE 1525 SPIDER WEB NOVEMBER Nov. 1—A football frolic (the annual one) with Monmouth. No room for score here. Ask second team. Nov. 4. Election Day. Tootie’s our next president with Edwin L. a close second. Nov. 6- The Senior Stunt. The teachers enjoy their second childhood. Funny how much difference a few years can make. Nov. 11—Armistice Day. Everybody planned a - - - - - but it rained. Accordingly our...................is postponed until the 13th. Nov. 12 Rumor is star ed ths.t the Juniors are working on a play. Stop thief, before the rumor gets too strong. Nov. 13- Rain again. But we got our vacation chust the same. Nov. 14—Sophomore Stunt. Fair—and warmer. Nov. 21—THE STUNT. Word's can't express it. Of course it had to be good. The Freshies gave it. Nov. 22—Galesburg and Macomb; 7 to 3. A real case of “words fail me. Nov. 25—Our cards again—before we recovered from the first time. One or two got as low as A—. DECEMBER Dec. 4—The Juniors present “Stop Thief.” To tell the truth—it was good. Dec. 12—A wheelbarrow is seen parked out in front. Also. PLK's Ford is laid up with a bad'y sprained ankle. I'll leave the rest to you. Dec. 15—A word-wide campaign is started against talking in the study hall. Sponsored for the time being by Mrs. Thompson. I can remember when we could talk all we wanted. Can you? Dec. 17—Honored with a gift from Paris. Perhaps it was Nina A. S.auffer. I hate to think of what would happen if she would sneeze. Dec. 18—A little premature exasperation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It's a good thing he's dead. Christmas Vacation. Two full weeks. Finis for a while If you can’t read this—you ought to I took typing while in the army. JANUARY j„n. 5—“What’ll I Do When You Are Far Away , and “I Can't Throw That Far ; sung by John Churchill; dedicated to Ian C. Concerning? Well, snowballs, if you must know. Jan. D—Kinney announces a so-cal'.ed “stunt” by W. A. A. It s.id onto the stage very gracefully. Galesburg ge'.s—how do you say it—17 to 11. They'll never forget it. Jan. 13—Game between the retiring Ali-A-Stars including Bill Helms, and the regulars. No need for the result, is there? Jan. 16— Miss Wills says she is “Paradise Lost”. Pearl didn’t go so far as to say Paradise Regained.” THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Jan. 21—The new Freshmen are unusually bright. I saw one try the pencil sharpener on the S. W. corner of he study hall. Jan. 23—The Junior-Senior Debate. Per-fect-ly delighted. 1 assure you. Jan. 28—The French Club gave a Coo’idge Stunt, silence predominating. Jan. 29—The morning after. For once the Academy had no alibi. Jan. 31—Came home from Galesburg the winners with the small end of the score. Is that what they call “revenge”? FEBRUARY Feb. I—Revenge is—I mean we beat “them” 17 to 15. Not a bad game at all. Feb. 5—Another walk—out—more politely termed a fire drill. Feb. 6—Enjoyed a speech about the Older Boys Conference. We also played Monmouth. Feb. 8—Can you spell? A new cl .ss is started. Conducted, by the way. by P. L and not Miss Ames. Feb. 10—Abingdon puts something over on us. No alibi—for M. H. S. Feb. 11—“The Newlyweds’ Difficulties”, by the Home Ec Club. Practical, or otherwise? Feb. 12—The Tournament. We came out underneath Averyville. Feb. 20—An exciting game at Rushville. The story is old now. but I heard the grocery clerk had a fine time. Feb. 27—Little Four-O-Clock Club is started by Miss Dorsett. for the special benefit of her 2nd period study-hall. MARCH Mar. 2—Mr. Kinney abstains from giving us the privilege of enjoying his presence. And—hereafter, when you are going to be absent or tardy notify Mr. Smith first. Mar. 4—President’s inauguration heard (about) over the radio. I missed four squeals. Mar. 5—According to a’l reports Miss Dorsett’s Evening Club is progressing nicely. We understand that they have special programs. Mar. 6—Defeated Academy 29 to 16. Decisive? Well, rather. Incidentally we won the District Championship. Mar. 9 Enjoyed a delightful lecture with a’l the trimmings by a Japanese. Now you know why these lines are so short—so you won’t have to turn your head while reading them. Mar. 11 Miss Road strum gets slightly poe'ical. and warns us against the ravages of Spring Fever. She chose the right time—to say the least. Mar. 13 Team left for the Sectional Meet at Peoria. Even though it was Friday the 13th. we won from Eureka 18 to 8. only to lose the next day to Canton. At !easA—we are one of the sixteen best teams In the state. Mar. 17—Daily sick list:—Miss LaTourette is ill. Mr. Kinney is much better. Mr. Cartwright will soon be back, and I’m not feeling well myself. Mar. 20—The Senior Circus. No comment needed. You know how it ctme out— if you don’t—well, you deserve not to. Mar. 27—Interschool debate with Lewistown and Carthage. Won the first and lost the last. Mar. 30 Well, of 111 things. Bobbed hair shows a rise of ten points today. And while we are talking about styles—how do you like Max Thompson’s long trousers? ea THE 1925 SPIDER WEB APRIL Apr. 1 -Enjoyed a program of “delicate” songs, by Mr. Woods—the singing evangelist. Also a lecture by President Coolidge (in person). The latter was especially enjoyed. Apr. 2 -Presentation of Basketball letters, and the trophy won in the District Tournament. Those famous last words—“To have and to hold and to cherish forever. A-men.” (Quoted from a speech by Tom Gilchrist) Apr. f� —An interesting demonstration by the world’s champion amateur typist. Sort of “Kitten on the keys.” Apr. 7—Glee Club Concert. What they lacked in numbers was made up in volume. (It wai amazingly amazing to see the amazed f-ces as they watched the parade on and off the stage.) Apr. 9 The 11A Public Speaking C ass begins a series of demonstrations on “I For-got-My-Speech.” Apr. 13—A C. I. P. S. Co representative gives an exhibition of lighting and electricity. Apr. 15—Haskell Damron favors the Sociology class with an original essay—“Aunts; their good and bad effects.” Apr. 24—County Meet. MAY May 1—Military Tract Meet at Knox. May 4—Senior Class Play—“Adam and Eva.” May 8—Vagabond Players present their one-act plays, “The Romancers”, “Indian Summer” and “Converting Bruce” at a public entertainment. May 9—Neighborhood Meet on Normal Field. May 19 -Junior-Senior Banquet. May 31 B: ccalaureate Services. JUNE 67 June 2—Commencement Exercises. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB literature True literature is seldom written by high school students, yet our annual would not be complete without this department. However, we have discovered among us a true literary genius for one so young. This is Martha Lindstedt, who entered the Sophomore Class of Macomb High School in 1923 from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Since a little child Miss Lindstedt has had a taste for the best readings and has written short stories. She writes with individual style, using a fluent vocabulary and fantastic expression to develop original ideas. She has won numerous prizes in short story contests, among which was a prize given by Coe University. This prize was offered to any high school student in the state of Iowa, and Martha won first place. Miss Lindstedt is interested not only in literature but also music and art. She sings with grace, is an unusual pianist, and is a creator of artistic design. Since she is an unusual girl with exceptional talent, three of her short stories are in printing in this literary section. THE 1925 SPIDER WER WE FALL TO RISE It had been a very disturbing evening on the whole. In the solitary confinement ot her own room, Carlotta Harrison reviewed each amazing incident. Her brilliant success that evening had left a strange, exotic sensation of triumph. Her pulses throbbed and her veins burned with excitement. But under the strangeness of it all came that everlasting humdrum thought: Would she fail? She whom Dame For.une had favored for so long. Fail! Ah. yes. she might, but she would work until every fibre of her small body was completely overcome. The words of the gypsy iortune-teller imprinted themselves upon her brain. She could see distinctly the dim booth, with the withered hag bending in the vague half-light over a crystal globe. The echoes of the woman's cracked and broken voice filled her ears, and the shrewd, bright black eyes seemed to penetrate into her very soul. Again, she was seated in the fantastic booth, opposite the gypsy. You have sent into the world your supposed final masterpiece. Is that not true? inquired the woman. “I have delivered a manuscript into the hands of a publisher, came the lowvoiced rejoinder. Yes.” This vaguely. Bending again over the globe, her hands forming bony silhouettes upon the crystal, the gypsy spoke again: ‘‘I see, ina'mselle, a great sorrow. You will fall, but only to rise again. You li � THE 1925 SPIDER WER ■ • - are young. but too young. Your youth ami immaturity of thought are handicaps. Failure as sure as the stars, but—! Ma'm'slle, be seated. I have only jus’ begun your life. My lady!” It was too late. Carlotta had pushed her chair away swiftly and disdainfully, and between the curtains the gypsy caught a glimpse, of smouldering black eyes, and a smooth ripple of dull gold hair, a .1,0 girl treaded her way through the maze of people gathered at the reception ia her lunor. Ot course, Carlotta did not believe one word of the prophetess. Still her predestined fate disturbed her mind, and the more she thought the more realis.ic failure became. Carlotta was the adopted daughter of Colonel Howard Harrison. She had spent the first twelve years of her life on a farm of some distant relative. The people were neither wealthy nor the family small, so Carlotta, being a fifth cousin, did not fare very well. Her chief delight was in her reading. Although books were as scarce as luxuries on the farm, she seemed blessed with the ability to find happiness in the most remote places. She was now twenty and having had the opportunity to develop her unusual literary talent she was a wri.er of some ability. The evening before, she had completed her first real book. It seemed to her, and her small-town friends, a masterpiece, and she launched her little craft, sure of the successful cargo it would bring home. Now. as the words of the gypsy lingered, she seemed more doubtful that success was hers, and despite her honored presence, and the sensational delight her short stories had caused the near public, she felt that an unjust stab of misfortune was due her. Several weeks after the reception, she, upon returning home from a canter, was presented with a package and letter. It was her returned manuscript. The publisher had criticised it plainly and kindly. As she glanced over the story slowly, she finally realized the impossibility of it. At first she was angry, then she grew despondent, declaring over and over that she was a failure, and a burden to her home. Then she remembered the words of the gypsy fortune-teller: “You shall fall, but only to rise again. Her pride overcame her, and with head held high, she deliberately tore the rejected tale of woe through the middle and cast the fragments from her. i To the great surprise of the household, who expected to sea a broken-spirited Carlotta, she dropped the deeper theme of life, and played with the stories of fun and frolic. Later she attempted the more complicated narrative, and succeeded. All this happened because the words of a prophetess were heeded, and Fate agreed with Fortune. 70 —Martha Lindstedt. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB WANDER-LUST Jaques was simply a gypsy. He was born and reared a gypsy, and he lived lhe independent, wild lire of that race. His was not the type of man that fond mother relate of to their off-spring: feariul tales of gypsies who steal children. Ho was high-strung and eager. There was a certain metallic strain in Jacques which distinguished him among others. He was slight and slim and dark. His face w s sensitive and delicately cut, with a strong set chin, and curious, halfsmi.ing mout.i. He was a devine master of the violin, and the possessor of a glorious voice. Jacques was a wanderer of the wilds, and he was the envy of all his tribal associates. He was lilled with the spirit of youth, and upper most in his senses w s the wander-.ust. born of his race and stronger in him than any of his ancestors. It was the night of the great storm at Ravenna in Italy. Father Time seemed to have gathered a 1 the stormy moments of the ages and bound them into one great bundle of torrents, wind and electricity. The tempest raged. Great sheets of rain beat the earth, bending all beneath them. Wind scourged the sea and land, and the flames of the gods, in the forms of lightning bolts struck terror to the struggling country-side. Ravenna was in great joy that night, and it celebrated with mirth, music, and wine the birthday of the “Lady”, a high born woman of great beauty, power, and subtle at Tactions. She had not a name in particular. She was simply known and reverenced as the “Lady.” Jacques had the greatest attraction to a storm of any human living. Nature’s flaring, wi d and uncontrollable band, inspired in his nature the same wild element, and despite wind, rain, and chill, his masterful fingers trembled on the violin strings, and the unearthly harmony which issued forth was unequalled. A melody sobbed and groaned with the wind, raged in a tumult and sighed restlessly over and e ver. The weird strains of the music reached the ears of the merry-makers in the mansion on the hill. Silence crept in an awesome chill over the noisy, wine-mad mob; and from the sobbing winds the master of the violin wended his way to the hearts of the people. Then the rending melody sighed wearily into nothingness, and the rushing storm could be dis inguished. Jacques had passed on, and not until another inevitable night, when the elements played the most prominent role, would he again appear. The wander lust hid carried him into regions far away; and unto this day the people of Ravenna, would, on stormy nights, breathe his name, Jacques, as if the world would renew the apparition of the master-violinist. rj — Martha Lindstedt. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB YOLANDA, THE WEAVER (This story was written as a part of the work ip Musical Appreciation. It is an attempt to visualize the record Praeludium by Jarnfeldt.) Throughout the beautiful country of Axphain was a great rejoicing. The exquisite princess, Yeetive, was to wed and the preparations for the marriage ceremony were to take place. The finest weavers of the land were engaged to fashion the marvelous trouseau. Among the weavers was a young woman of much renowned ability. She was Put in charge of the wedding gown. This story tells of the making of this exquisite robe. To the tune of a lilting air. Yolanda, the spinner, wove her needle in and out. On the loom were spread the warp threads of spun silver . Over and over glanced the spindle and the loom was clouded with a fabric as sheer and fine as a cobweb. The delicate design progressed, and Yolanda sang with joy and life. God had given her this gift and she rejoiced. The shimmering material took on the luster of a thousand dew-drapped rainbows. The echoes of Yolanda s song wove their frail substance into the fabric. Even the sun lent its glow, and the stars their glimmer. But alas! Yolanda, in her ecstacy mis-stitched the intricate pattern, and for a short interval the music ceased, the skies darkened, and the robe partially lost its glory. Two drops of the weaver’s heart blood dropped upon the shining fabric, making a small scarlet stain; and from then on until completion the robe bore a wee cross of glittering flame upon the bodice. Again the spinning proceeds with an accompanying melody as light, as airy and sweet as the whispering breath of the dawn. Another song woven in a shower of tremulous smiles, and the while sprinkled with the frailest rose leaves, and the robe was done. —Martha Lindstedt. - THE 1925 SPIDER WEB A MYSTERY The luxurious parlor car of the New York Central's fastest train was flooded with a soft light, which seemed to cause a spell of drowsiness over the few passengers. Although the car was cozy on the inside, a storm was raging outside, and at times, after flashes of lightning, there could be heard, above the roar of the train and the hum of the wheels, crashes of thunder. The train slowed down to a stop, then started on. As it was getting unisr way again, the door was thrown open, and from the vestibule an old and weather beaten man entered. His hat was wet and limp as a rag. He was every inch as tattered, uncouth and pitiful looking a man as could be imagined. He sat down by a young woman who immediately arose and found another seat. Soon the people became curious at his strange actions, and began asking each other what this ragged and dilapidated man was doing on the train. After a time he asked the conductor for a board, and taking a well worn pack of cards from his pocket, began to play so'itaire. All of a sudden he grasped the cards, and with deft motion of his small, but powerful hands, tore the pack squarely in two. Already two women had left the car, and the remainder were shifting uneasily. Suddenly, as the clock struck twelve, a roar told those within that they were going through a tunnel. The stranger threw open the window' and stuck his head far out—a child cried, a woman fainted, men gasped—and the wind blew through his whiskers. William H. Foster. — •� 4 •� SPIDER WEB THE CORN STALK FIRES (Written upon seeing many heaps of corn stalks burning far away in the fields at night.) Corn stalks are gayly burning In the fields tonight. Like Indian ghosts, returning With their formal rites. A long unbroken row Of smooth-tongued, licking flames Lined upon the dark of night. Where once stood waving grain. A ship-ablaze from cabin to deck, Steadily riding the blackened waves; But there’s never a river amidst these fields. Or the steamer would ride to it3 grave. Oh yes! ’Tis but the ccrn fields yield Of light, to the star swept skies— The meteors pale and seem to wane At the gaze of Nature’s glaring eyes. — Miriam Godow. APRES LE MATIN Just as the sun was sinking, down in the purple west, A weary wanderer tarried, and longed for eternal rest; So now in the eve of life after days that were so long He paused, to catch the close of a faintly wafted song. The song was not sung by a lark or even a fellow mortal. For it came from abit of the past, out through a golden portal; The faraway song floated out. out on the evening air And told of a life that was fading, and a heart that was filled with care. But it also spoke of the youth, youth that had been crowned with fame All because he was fair, fair and always played the game. Had always loved the sunshine but did not shrink from the shade. Had finished the life of the present for which the past was made. So when you descend down the western slope And you long fcr rest and have ceased to hope. Take heart once more and strive to the close Knowing then at the end you will find repose. —By Irene Crickett, THE 1925 SPIDER WEB THE 1925 SPIOEK WEB 7G TOM GILCHRIST THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ADA HARE THK H25 SPIDKK VVKB FACULTY 78 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB '«• SI’IDER WEB THE 1925 Coach Ray Jackson A coach of an athletic team Is never given enough credit for a successful team, but he always bears the greater part of the criticisms if the team is a failure. A. coach is subject to the reasoning of the most fickle group of human beings in the world, “sport fans. If a team is winning the fans are back of them to the greatest extent and then the coach is forgotten. If the team is losing the fans are jeering its players, and the coach has to stand all sorts of criticism, advice and ridicule When Coach Jackson started the football season, he had nothing from which to choose his team as there were only three or tour regulars back. Still he worked his material into shape and, although they weren’t the best team in the states, they gave a good fight to a'.l the teams they played. Rasketliall had even a darker outlook than football, but Jackson developed the team into one of the best. They won the District Tourney and played the Semi- finals of the Sectional tourney. Jackson has developed some very good men for track, his track te. m taking second in the county meet. Coach Ray Jackson graduated from the Rockford High School and Lombard College, in which schools he was an outstanding character in athletics. He has coached in several high schools and was assistant coach at Lombard College. N e of the Annual Staff voice the will of the student body and of the Fans of Macomb when we extend to Mr Jackson our fullest appreciation of his work. Wo hope he is back next year and wish him the best of luck. 80 THE 1925 SPIDER WER £ Maguire Clingan Holmes 3it itiltiCtita Is “Capt. Curloss was our strongest man on defense. He gained a half column in the Peoria papers by his stellar playing against Spaulding. Emil never said die, and to him can be given the credit for a great majority of our tackles during the season. He has played his last year as end for old M H. S. Capt. Elect Clingan is to be complimented on the way he played in the Rushvil’.e game “Bill always had a hole made in the enemy’s line when it was called for, always doing his share and more in many cases. We hold great hopes for Clingim's work at tackle position next year. “Oilly” was our backfield mainstay, and when he once got started it was a good man that stopped him. “Gilly” more than pulled the shoes of a left half. We are sorry to lose him. Sowers, playing a consistent game at quarterback, has a 61 SPIOKK WfcB THE 1925 Curless Gilchrist Bailey Helms natural ability for playing his men against the opponent to the best advantage. He will be with us next year, and we can well expect a second Clarence Murphy. Chick” McKee was only a freshman, but he had a head and pletKy of speed and before he leaves High School he should have more than one good write up as a half hack from sport editors. Bailey played his last year at center. In losing Bailey. Macomb High School loses one of the best centers who ever donned the orange and black suit. Helms played guard and caused the breaking up of many of the enemy’s plans. In losing Helms we lose an exceedingly good guard. Red” Smith could cover more territory than any man on the team. Red” just reached over three or four men and downed the pesky’ enemy. He is back for tackle position again next year. Berry has the biggest hands you can imagine but the beauty of those hands SPIDER WEB THE 1925 � Churchill Wolfe Frowein is that when they clamp onto a man they stay clamped. Berry is back again next year, and will probably be one of Jackson’s most dependable men at end position. ‘Wolfe” is to be commended for his determination. No matter what he was asked to do he tried to do it. and you could always depend on Binnie to “deliver the goods.” He should make a good end for some college next year. Maguire started the season playing end. but it was found that when shifted to the full-back position he played a much better game. “Pat” Frowein could be in more places, all at the same time, than any man on the squad. T' took two good men to get “Pat” to 8:J THE 1925 SPIDER WKR Berry McKee Smith Sowers the ground. and there were very few time3 through the season that he ran against two men good enough to do it. “Pat plays end and guard, and some one is gomg to hustle if they beat him out of a position next year. Holmes is another bright prospect for a guard next year. if Bill gets his “Irish up some one had better watch his step, because he will upset something and upset it very hard. “Churchill will be a candidate for full back position next year, and we expect a lot from him as a defensive man. Johnny” is also a good line plunger, and once he gets through the line the score keepers may as well start marking down 6 points. S4 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB v 'Sw ggs BBaas FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM The “scrubs” of a football team have a harder time of it than the regulars. They must work night after night and apparently get no returns. There is very good material in this group for a real team next year. The names of the players are Mainline, Allison, M. Helms. Anderson. Venard. Greeley, Danielson, Bruner, Terrill, Martin. Jackson. Dimron, Whalen. Stover and G. Helms. These should be on the Honor Roll for faithful services rendered during the football season of 1924. Hain-line is the only member of this group who is graduated this year. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB -5 2fWtbnIl The first thing a coach does the week before school starts is to look up his material for football. This was easy for Coach Jackson outside of Gilchrist. Curless, Bailey and Clingan there was no material, just a bunch of green inexperienced fellows, none of whom tipped the scales for more than one hundred and thirty. The first week was spent in getting into shape and the second to a few fundamentals. The third and fourth was given to more fundamentals and signal practice. On October 4th “Jack” took his team, consisting of two ends who had never played that position before, a new guard and tackle, a new half-back, and a man who had never had on a football suit in his life for quarterback, to Peoria and we were beaten by the Spaulding school by a score of 18—6 This game gave “Jack” t,n idea as to weak spots and we entered our game with Rushville the following week with a lineup which was thought to be the best possible. Still “Jack's” war horses failed to live up to his expectations and it was only by stellar playing of the team that we hung up our first victory of 6—0. After the Rushville game the teun had a two week’s vacation, so they thought, but Jack rather than have them become stale, scheduled a game with the Jacksonville State School for the Deaf. They may have been deaf, but they certainly were non Dumb, neither were they paralyzed. They were the cleanest-playing team that we played all season, and in speaking of our defeat at their hands, we offer no alibis. 8(i SPIDER WEB THE 1925 In the two weeks preparatory for the Monmouth game “Jack tuned his machine into tip top shape. There was no static whatever, and as a result we brought home the bacon” from Monmouth to the extent of 69 points. Pekin was thought to have the best team in tins part of the State, but they only beat us 6 points. The team was partially torn up in the Pekin game and took decided slump. Although we came home victors from Canton, the game was pretty ragged. Our last game of the setson was with our bitterest rival in football. Galesburg. The team was given a great send off in the mcrning and a number of rooters went with them. Galesburg took the breaks all through the game, giving our hoys an up-hill battle which they lost by 3 points SCHEDULE M. H. S. Opps. Peoria Spaulding 6 18 Rushville Jacksonville Monmouth Pekin Canton Galesburg 87 90 48 THE 192S SPII ER WEB HASKELL DAMRON We know our High School has “pep” and we know that such display of school spirit is necessary for athletic success, but nevertheless no “pep can accomplish its purpose without competent leadership. Haskell has now completed his second year as yell leader and we feel that some of the credit for our various victories is due to his persistent coaching in the assembly and his own enthusiasm at the games. DR. WELCH Students do not realize how much depends on the team’s doctor. Ankles are sprained, ligaments torn, muscles bruised, even bones broken and all must be repaired in tip-top shape in the minimum length of time. Dr. Welch has attended to all of this through the past year and the students in the future years when thinking of old M. H. S.' successful athletic teams, should never forget Dr. Welch. 88 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Gilchrist Sowers Frowein Allison 3ufthd£titals Capt. Gilchrist needs no introduction to basketball fans as he is known all over the state for his wonderful dribbling ability. Time after time “Gilly would dribble from his guard position through the opposing team and add two more points to our score. This is his last yeL.r. Sowers, our “never-miss” forward, is also widely known for his ability to put the ba l through the hoop. He has one more year and we expect a lot from him as our Capt. elect. “Tubby Frowein is our shadow The enemy doesn't know he i3 around until he has taken the ball from them and scored a basket. “Tubby has two more year3 with us. “‘Pat Frowein 90 ' • j SPIDER WEB THE 1925 Churchill Clingan Frowein McKee is one of Macomb High’s best defensive players, but he also gets his share of baskets. Pat started at guard, but ended the season as regular forward and proved a constant worry to his opponents. We regret that this is his last year as the team will lose a very valuable man. “Larry” Allison started in at the pivot position, in the middle of the yeair, after Helms, the regular center had graduated. He started without a very thorough knowledge of basket ball. but. by the end of the season, was recognized as a veteran. If he had only one more year he would he a wonderful center, but he graduates and leaves a vacancy which will be very hard to fill. “Bill” Clingan was handicapped at the beginning of the season by illness which prevented him from practice with the regulars. Later his ability got him a regular berth as a guard. He was a menace to his opponents because on defense he was a terror, and on offense he would slip in a basket when least expected. Clingan has another year. 91 THE 1925 SUMMARY OF GAMES Jackson didn't have a very promising bunch of recruits with which to start this season's basketball. Sowers and “Tub Prowein were both letter men and considered good men providing they were feeling well. Gilchrist was Jack's best bet He had been placed on several all-star teams the season before and was. and is. the best dribbler in this part of the state. Allison was a new man for the position of center. “Pat” Frowein, Clingan and Churchill were each after the guard position. It was this bunch of fellows that newspaper editors, old High School players, and basketball fans in genera!, viewed with a skeptical shake of their heads and a statement that there wasn't a chance in the world for them to have a successful season. After “Jack's'' Little Giants, as they were later called, had beaten Bardolph by a 7-point margin and Good Hope by 10 points, also taking the alumni over the coals for a 25-20 game, our team was given a little higher rating than before. But folks around the country didn't wake up to the fact that old Macomb High School really had a basketball team until we beat Galesburg 17-11. The little Giants were hitting all six, five players and a coach working in perfect unison. But Academy, or rather Grigsby, had a streak of luck and we swallowed the worst defeat of the vear by a score of 18 to 12. In an overtime game with three players out the last half Galesburg beat us 25 to 22. Tub Frowein had his wrist hurt in this game and could not play in the coming Academy game, nevertheless, with “Pat’’ Frowein shifted to forward and Clingan taking his place at guard we upset the dope bucket by winning over Academy by a 17-15 score. Again the little Giants hit it off on all six. taking Monmouth into camp by :'1-12 count al� l Rushville twice by margins of 2 and 10 points, but they stumbled at Abingdon and lost by 4 points. 92 SPIDER WER THE 1925 SPIDEK WEB SCHEDULE ’24-’25 Dec. 12 Bardolph. there M. H. a. 18 Opponents 12 Dec. 15 Good Hope, there 18 8 Dec. 20 Alumni, here 28 20 Jan. 9 Galesburg, here 17 11 Jan. 16 Monmouth, there 30 14 Jan. 23 Abingdon, here 34 16 Jan. 28 Academy, here 12 18 Jan. 30 Galesburg, there 22 25 Feb. 4 Academy, there 17 15 Feb. 6 Monmouth, here 31 12 Feb. 10 Abingdon, there 13 17 Feb. 20 Rushville, there % 25 23 Feb. 27 Rushville. here 28 18 293 209 This concluded our schedule for the season with the exception of the tournaments. In the Western Invitational tourney we beat Astoria by 21 points, but were in turn beaten by Averyvllle by 4 points. We won the Bushne'l District tourney by defeating Bushnell, Bardolph and Augusta by margins of 4. 5. and 8 points, but best of all we walloped Academy by a score of 29 to 16. At the sectional tourney in Peoria we won over Eureka by 10 points and lost to Canton by 14 points. Tourneys M. H. S. Opponents W. I. S T. C. Astoria 31 10 W. 1. S. T. C. Averyville 18 22 District Bushnell 25 21 District Academy 29 16 District Bardolph 38 33 District Augusta 26 18 Sectional Eureka 18 8 Sectional Canton 7 21 485 358 93 THE 1925 The 1924 track season opened with the County Meet at the Teachers College stadium. The boys took second place, being nosed out by Colchester. Other schools in the county meet were Blandinsville, Good Hope. Bushnell, Bardolph. Adair, Ten nessee. Industry and Western Academy. The following week the neighborhood meet was held at the same place. Macomb High made a very good showing, but Avon ran off with the most number ot points. 94 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Jackson Maguire Danielson Helms Gilchrist Allison Sowers Hainline Wolfe llinnie Wolfe was a dark horse last year when he suddenly appeared as a four-forty runner. He won third place. Gilly showed up very well every time he performed He ran the fifty, hundred, two-twenty hurdles, and entered the running broad jump. Valentine had his first season a,t the javelin, but showed up very well. He took second at the Lombard meet. McCants was our weight man and his massive build helped him to put the shot or throw the discus just a little tarther when needed. Sowers featured in the pole vault and although be did not get anything last year, we are expecting much of him this year. Wheeler was another po!e vaulter and did much hotter than Sow’ers, but the former has graduated. Chatterton, a new’ hundred and two twenty man showed up fine and won two or three medals. Allison was a high jumping fool, but for some reason or other could not get going. He is with us again this year. The relay team, composed of Monroe. Gilchrist, Helms, and Chatterton. took second in the county meet. 95 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB (Siri's Athletics In the fall, hockey was the sport enjoyed by the girls. Two teams were chosen with Agnes Kruse and Lorraine Roll as captains. After winning two out of three games from Lorraine's team it was decided Agnes had the best team. Basketball, however, seems to be the most popular represented, some with enough for two teams or more A each team playing three games. This year the Juniors Result of games was as follows: Juniors 19 Seniors 20 Juniors 14 Juniors 18 Freshmen 11 Seniors 14 sport. Each class was tournament was played— were the winners. Sophomore 10 Freshmen 5 Freshmen 4 Seniors 12 Sophomore 8 Sophomore 10 96 fn the Spring, indoor baseball was played ending in a class tournament. SPIDER WKR THE 1925 97 SPIDER WEB 98 SNAPS £Wk 4 Satire AMtcrtisfttu'itis THE 1925 SPIDER WEB 99 THE 1925 SPIDER WER TO THE CLASS OF 25 MACOMB HIGH SCHOOL i MAY GOOD FORTUNE AND CONTENTMENT ATTEND YOU THROUGHOUT LIFE SINCERELY, THE MACOMB BY-STANDER This Book Printed by The By-Stander Job Department ......................................... 100 THE 1925 SPIDER WEH The True Confession is a combination of slams, nonsense and silly wit. This was written to entertain and not to cause ill feelings among our fellow students. The credit is all due to the worthy stall selected from faculty and student body, who have given a lot of valuable time to afford you a few laughs. Frank Haynes, President T. H McMillan, Vice-Pres. a .d Cashier (• K. Blackstoue, Vice-Presiilent W. K Frost, Asst. Cashier hirst Trust and Savings Bank Three per cent interest on Savings Accounts West Side Square Macomb, Illinois THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief ..................................Ed. Harris (Otherwise known as the Prince of Wales.) Assistant Editor ...............E. Isabelel F«.rris Art Editor ...................................Francis Tiernan You wid notice the many pictures in thii section the great number is the result of the efforts of the editor above mentioned. Assistants: John Melvin. John Churchill, Don Utley. P. S. (These people don't know they are this.) 1U3 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB J. W. Campbell Son Hardware China Glassware Guns and Ammunition Phone 50 Main Perfectly well-meaning old lady: “I enjoyed your song so much Mr. Harris. It took me back to my childhood days on my father’s farm and when I shut my eyes and listened to your singing, I seemed to hear the dear old gate creaking in the wind. John Fisher: “You say you flunked Latin? Why. I can’t under- stand it.” Leslie Tipton: Same here, that's wTiy I flunked it.” F. M. NEYLON Plumbingand Heating 130 South Randolph Street MACOMB BEAUTY SHOP Weabers Competes with Anyo ie Society Brand Clothes Manhattan Shirts Crofect and Knapp Hats Walk Over Shoes Spaulding Agents -Marcelling a Specialty 102 SPIDER WEB THE 1925 HAVE AT 'EM n writing the humor you find here, I’ve tried to get under the skin To find the weak point in your armor That would let my barbed shaft in. I've tried to be witty and snhtle To give each student a pat; If you are too much in the lime-light. Blame only yourselves for that. It is no easy task to he funny It ha3 wrinkled my brow with care. Caused me sleepless nights of worry And—straightened my curled hohhed hair. So in reading these pages over Think of the wreck they’ve made of me. And then take your medicine smiling Although it may hitter he. Drugs Stationery P. IX R 0 A R K The Rexall Store Eastman Kodaks Toilet Articles Films Developed and Printed Candies North Side Square Phone Q Main 10.1 THE 1925 SPIDER WKR r ; Skill, Science and Art are the factors behind Mason’s Bread, Rolls, Cakes and Pastries Mason s Bakery Phone 24 Main South Side Square WHICH ONE DO YOU USE? “1 didn’t find that in the lesson.’’ “The page is out of my book.” “Why—er—ah— “I studied the wrong lesson.” “I didn't hear the question.” John M. “Have you an opening for a bright, energetic high school graduate? “Yes. and don't slam it on the way out.” Miss Walk (explaining a difficult p ssage in Caesar: “Watch this board, pupils, while I go through it again.” Mr. Cartwright: Ervin, what have you been sitting on?” Ervin Me.: “My imagination. Mr. C.: “Your imagination must have been awful dirty.” r • I i • l ,4 dams 104 THE lf 25 SPIDER WEB “See that chap coming out of Chem. Lab.? Thi-t’s Comer, our Cheni substitute. The poor boy likes girls, but he's so bashful he acts like litmus paper.” “Howzat?” “Why. wheu he’s with a eirl he turns pink, and when he's' aiona he get's blue. —planning a picmcr BURNHAM BROS. have dependable merchandise for school children and grown-ups that are relished ‘On Rollicking Picnics. Parties and Luncheons. And a “graveyard look upon her face? Who keeps the halls with stately grace “Bobbie Doerr. how do you get so many girls? “Oh. I just sprinkle a little gasoline on my handkerchief. Ivan S.: “I flunked that quizz cold.” “It was easy, I thought.” I. S.: “Yes, but I had vaseline on my hair and my mind slipped. 103 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB r Claus Leander Son “ The Home oj Pure Paint” Wall Pap er and Window Glass i, RULES FOR THE GUIDANCE. ETC. In case you do not know the answer to an examination question, it is best to adopt one of the following suggestions: 1. Faint. 2. Throw' a lit. 3. Pretend you are dead. 4. Kiss the instructor. 5. Empty your fountain pen in your eye. 6. Take off your shoes. 7. Pray. 8. Use up the time writing letters. 3. Write a letter to Santa Claus. 10. Recite the 23rd Psalm. 11. Shoot yourself. 12. Guess well and succeed. Whitman’s Candy Stationery Drugs and Druggist Sundries Toilet Articles ries J. N. Reynolds 106 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB r « « � ■ t « Iane's Clothing and Furnishings Macomb, Illinois Watch Our Windows for the New Things CORRECT ATTIRE FOR EXAMS. Following is the correct attire for any exam, conducted in accordance with the rules of Kinney: Fountain pens will be worn behind left ear. behind the right ear and the upper and lower vest pockets, in the right hand coat pocket, and three may be carried in each hand. It is best to carry not more than nine bottles of ink. They may be distributed as the owner sees fit. The more ingenious may bring a keg of ink. possibly in a go-cart or on a toboggan. Blotters are restricted to one square yard in size. Buy Your Fresh Groceries and Meats from CHANDLER’S Quality, Service and Price 107 THE 1625 SPIDER WEB Here's to the ehigger, The bug that's no bigger Than the point of a good-sized pin. Rut the point that he raises Itches like blazes. And that's where tho rub conies in. BITE! RITE! RITE! K. D.: What has four legs and flies all arouud. P. T.: “I'll bite!” K. D.: A dead horse. W E TR Y to show ot r apprecia- tion of your patronage by carrying a complete line of School Texts and School Supplies at all times. We will consid- jcr it a favor if you will tell us at any time our service Jails to please you. THE MISER ROOK STORE John: “Why are you carrying all those books home? Rinnie: “‘Recause they can't walk. Hair Cuts for Mother, Father, Sister, Brother and Baby—Eastin Campbell’s Barber Shop 108 THE 1925 ► SPIDER WEB IteEB Chas. Hanan See us for Good Lumber and Building Material Busy Yard Phone 89 Main Busy Town 218 S. Lafayette St. THE PEANUT There is a pest in a movie show, He sits in the gallery—I sit below; He eateth peanuts, at least a peck. And droppeth shells right down my neck. “YEA, UTLEY r. J. C.; 'Tvo explained that a catalytic agent is one that hastens or aids in a reaction. Who can give me an example?” Romantic Junior: “The moon. He: “Where y’ been?” She: “Horse-back riding. He: “Whf.t's the idea? She: “To reduce.” He: ‘What? The horse? Buy Millinery, Hosiery, Corsets, Brassieres and Toilet Articles at Milady's Shop South Randolph 100 SPIDER WEB L. B. Yeast Feed and Coal Macomb, III. M. H. Simmons The Nyal Drug Store Northeast Corner Sq. Macomb. HI. SAFE “What kind of a girl is Breta?” “Well she has had a sofa in her house for two years and it’s still as good as new. Kind Lady: “How did you lose your teeth, sonny?’' Sonny: Shifting gears on a lollypop.” ANXIOUS FOR A TRIP Jackson: “We play the alumni Saturday.” Tuby F.: “There?” —% Buy French and Fancy Pastries Your Punch from SC H N A 110 _______________ the 1925_____________ SPIDER WEB ------------------------- Stop and Eat at the Hot Dog Shop “Jerk Bailey | West Side Park ; W. R. Shores Real Estate and Insurance Gamage Building Macomb, III. “Hast thou heen through purgatory?” (Before the pearly gates): “Naw. but I've been through exams this week.” “Enter.” Blount's Shoes Are Better Blount Shoe Store 0. J. Andrews - Howard Wallingford 111 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Monroe Motor Co. Agency for Nash, Hudson, Essex and Chevrolet Cars 208 South Lafayette Street Macomb, Illinois “Just mist,” said the reckless driver in a fog, as he shaved by a telephone post. “I've a funny story to tell you.” Said the tadpole to the snail Just then he turned into a frog, And that put an end to his tail —“What color is best for a bride?” —“Matter of taste; better set a white one.” New Recreation Billiard Parlor : Clean, Light and Well-Ventilated Rooms ; Luncheon Thirteen Tables Recreation Upstairs North Side of the Square Chandler Conelly -............................................................J 112 SPIDER WEB Chas. 0. Foulke Lumber Co. for Quality and Service Phone 58 Main Harris: “Hey, there! Don't spit on the floor. Haskell: “S'matter? Floor leak?” OUCH! Gerry: “You can’t name one great man your school has turned out.” Haskell: “No; we always allow them to stay and graduate. 1. J. C.: What are cosmetics? Fred: “Peach preserves. I he Saving Habit Acquired in Youth is a Valuable Asset in Old Age Start Saving Now in The Union National Hank Macomb's Oldest and Largest Hank J. IV. Hailey, Pres. H. F. McLean, Vice Pres. L. F. Gumbart, Vice Pres. Albert Hailey, Cashier Eleanor Hailey Harold Noel, Asst. Cash. Northeast Corner Square Macomb, Illinois 11U THE 1925 SPIDER WEB c mm In All FLAVORS and STYLES For Ca n xfrpf s} Novelty Footwear 7I7A iffTTIJ try ICE CREAM Randolph Shoe Store OB ___j Don Utley: Do you think it would be advisable for me to marry someone intellectually my inferior? Dean B.: I thing it would he not only unadvisable but impossible. (In Physiography Class, Miss Westall was discussing the evolution of animals.) “Now, for instance,” she said. “Fishes that lived centuries ago did not have fins as we do today.” ROARK sells the best— Hats, Clothing and Furnishings for Men 128-130 North Side Square 114 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB The MacomhDaily Journal is Illinois Theatre McDonough County s Finest Play House McDonough County’s Leading Newspaper Always a Big Special Photoplay The Largest Telegraphic Report S The Most Local News Largest Want Ad Business in Western Illinois I Grand Theatre Circulation 4830 Illinois 1 heatre Management Student: In Bookkeeping class, during a discussion of the rate of interest and its limitations) “I think anyone would be crazy to pay 50 per cent interest.” Miss Farris: (Trying to explain more clearly) Well, look at the crazy people who buy chocolates at 50c a pound when they could buy them at Woolworth’s for 20c. Student: ‘That’s different.” Miss Farris: “Yes, because that kind of chocolates is usually eaten in the dark. The Wyne Dry Goods Co. “ Distinction in Dress'' Store Macomb ----- Illinois 115 t THE 1925 SPIDER WEB J s tmmmmmmmmmi Chas. E. Martin Undertaker Phone IO Main or 46 Main i THREE STAGES IN A GIRL’S LIFE Friendship—courtship—battleship. Helen drove up to a tilling station. I want two quarts of oil,” she said. ' What kind, heavy? asked the agent. Say young man don't get fresh with me. THE MODERN GIRL D. B.: You don't care if I hold your hand, do you?” D. S.: Is that what you’re doing? I supposed you were taking my pulse.’' The Best Place in I own to Giet Y our Shoes Repaired tme Modern Machinery Skilled Workmen Satisfaction Guaranteed Orin Rutledge Southwest Corner Square 11U SHIDER WEB DRUGS STATIONERY C CJ YSwttWUOy CANDY TOILET ARTICLES EXAMS An exam is just a gamble Don’t you know? Just a little idle ramble Don’t you know? The prof lays down his hand You scratch your head, and lose your sand. Think awhile, and then disband, Don’t you know? R. D. Chipman 9 Fresh Meals and Table Supplies i j i i 8 a i Opposite Postnffice 9 9 Phones 2Q and Main Macornh 9 9 I 117 SPIDER WEB THE 1925 “But?” “NO!” “Just.” “No.” “Once?” “No.” “Please?” “xxx” “Oh. Toodie, why didn’t you shave?” ;............ Citizens State Hank of Macomb | Capital Paid in - $100,000 John Binnie - - President James Binnie - - Vice- President Elmer T. Walker - - Cashier E. C. Wolfe - Assistant Cashier S......................................... Keith Scott: “How long: will I have to wait for a shave?” Barbers: Years, sonny, years.” To the Class of 25 Compliments of R. A. Sullivan,Grocer Granda’s Cigar Store Pool and Billiards New Bowling Alleys Soda Fountain Candy and Cigars West Side Square THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ! Scott's Pharmacy Northwest Corner Square “ Your Nearest Drug Store ” 1...-......—..........—................ WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE— John Melvin as Rudloph Valentino; Perfect quietness in the study hall; Mf. Harris in knee trousers; Ivan Sowers taking a Bible course of study; Louise Armstrong without her make-up; Tom without Marie; Lorraine Roll not giggling; Ralph Gift with nothing to talk about; Don Terrill in a hurry; A Senior with plenty of money; Mrs. Hungerford with bobbed hair and ear rings? Leslie Tipton as a prize-winning orator? Joe Roley not chewing gum? Ruby Nail with Martha Lindstedt’s voice? Kenneth Yeast in love? Bobbie Doerr frowning? B. B. team without George Monroe? Reuel O’Harra as a bone-head? Florence Arrasmith as a man-hater? Haskell Damron taking reducing exercises? Max Thompson without his chemistry? Florence Bainter flirting? Jonathan Links with his hair combed? Donald Utley with his hair mussed? Binnie Wolfe in overalls? Edwin Harris net bragging? 11! THE 1925 SPIDER WER THE RHIME OF THE ANCIENT PUPIL. I Teachers, teachers everywhere. And all of us did work, Teachers, teachers everywhere Nor any-a-time to shirk. II He rfcelveth best, who studies best All things both great and small; For the dear Teacher who gradeth us He sees and knoweth all. Ill But the teacher whose eye is bright. Whose book with age is worn Is gone; and now the gay young sprite Turns from the school house door. IV He went like one who hath been shot And never did he stop; A happier and a wiser man (?) Ne’er ate a lolly pop. By Kennedy H. Mason. Silver Moon Ca fe 1 he Best Place in low to Eat Open Day and Nig it 120 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB §|f iybbbbu Marie: (at a football came) Hold him, Tommie, I know you can.” Kenneth Coats: John, when I got to school this morning I was half frozen.” John: Which half? Kenneth C.: My feet. (Sonny, brother of Miss Ringer, was peeking through the key hole to see what Bill Bailey and his sister were doing.) His mother: “What did you find out. Sonny?” Sonny: The electric lights.” . J. Heckman Dodge Bros. Curs Graham Bros. 7rucks Sales and Service Phone 741 Main 121 THE 1925 SI1DER WEB WEARING OF THE GREEN 'Twas on the day of March seventeen That every one did wear some green. That two lone boys came up the stairs And our Miss Ames did stare and stare. ’Twas a guy named Dill, the other Flop, She stepped in front, and they did stop For round their heads they wore a hand And for this, this teacher would not stand. ‘‘Take off those bands you foolish hoys ” She did shout with a terrible noise; So the ribbon round their heads they did wreck And tied them cautiously around their necks. For this she did not seem to care But sent them to their rooms to study there. And for this deed will go her name Down in High School’s Hail of Fame. The Flower Shop Russell G re tie I Drunk: Shay, one of my legs is shrinking. Also Drunk: Maybe—hie—your right—but your walking in ’wi one loot in shu gutter. Bill Clingan. “ When you say it with Flowers why not with ours? Telephone Hoo Main 126 South Randolph 122 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB tf- :«§ ' -y- vTrpfflrqta . vli-----a---•., - ,«.g...ra 7:l il: .... t ■- f............................ , I It With Flowers” Flowers express your feelings. Delivery anywhere in United States on one hour notice j : « F. E. Bonham j Phone 121 Main | I I I Martha L.: Why do you always use two kinds of stationery? Sarah H.: When I write to Mason I use red—that means love, and when 1 write to Ivan I use blue—that means faithful and true.” IT HAPPENED AT JERKS Home Ec. Studer Are there plenty of calories in these beans?” Waiter: “I don't think so, because we stuffed all the cracks in the walls to keep that kind of things from crawling in.” W. J. SHAKE Cash Buyers of Cream and Eggs Distributor of Sweet Cream and Milk Corn Belt Butter Phone 146 Main 221 S. Lafayette St. A slap in time saves shoe leather. 12:J SPIDER WKB THE 1925 THE WARNING OK F. L. KAYUS by W. H. Shortfellow I P. L. Kayus, the great father Of the children of the high school. Called to him the Sophs and Freshies Called to him the Junes and Seniors. Long and terrible was his warning Long he prayed and long he pleaded: Much he warned them of the teachers. Of the Wills, and Ames, and Dorsetts; Of the Cartwrights and the Jacksons. II But the principal, the great father, Tho' his head was wise and steady. Tho' his will was like a forge iron, Tho’ his law did equal Moses. Forgot to warn the children wicked ’Gainst the sly and cunning Walkus 'Gainst the dread and terrible Harris; How their rooms were used as prisons Where they penned the lawless sinners. Ill Hast thou heard and hast thou heeded The dread warning of P. L. Kayus. How the children who would heed not Must with Farris pass the winter. With the kindest but firmest teacher Ever set to rule Room Twelvus. How the boys did pass some wampum On which there were written notums On which there were written x's. Ill Ah! the panes do creak about me As I finish my sad story Of the naughty Francis Kirchus Who was exiled from Rood Twelvus For his restless disposition Stiaight to Room Ten then she sent him Straight as from the bow the arrow Flys into the heart of panther Went the poor hut mean Fran Kirchus. 121 (Continued on 125) THE 1925 SPIDER WEB V I Then the dark and crafty Walkus Did slip out from near the door—ah! Did steal close upon the child. Did place cold staring eyes upon him. Even those of the school teacher. Hark! oh, children to the warning 'Gainst the cruel ma’ams and masters, ’Gainst the heartless school teachers For the worst is yet cometh. Tell me is there one among you Who knows not the noted fellow Known as Maurice Bridging-Water? Noted for his smoking matches. Noted for his smoking tooth picks. Noted for his wierd music Played upon his violin famous. He it was whom Farris rewarded For his splendid music talent. Now in Seventeen he nestles With his magazine and matches Near the gorgeous singer Harris With his heart attuned to music. Oft’ doth murmuring and complaining. Oft’ doth lamentation issue From this room of great musicians, For the two love not each other. Thus ends the tale of Bridging-Water. VI VII PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE 1925 SPIDER WEB EeeE s=eiB[ In 11A Chemistry class, talking about the use of diamonds Mr. C.: Are there any other uses of diamonds Bill Clingan: I don’t know. Mr. C.: Did you ever hear of diamond drills? Bill: Yes, did you ever hear of Diamond Flour? Scripps-Reno Co. Dry Goods---------Ready-to-Wear (Kindly minister making a caJl. The door bell is answered by a young lad of fourteen.) Minister: Good morning, my boy. How’s your fine family this morning?” Youngster: “Ma has gone to the beauty parlor, Pa is in the cellar making home brew. Sis is in on the parlor floor shooting craps for nickles. and Brother is out looking for a worthless job. Say, you haven’t got a cigarette on you. have you?” Tom: “What is your favorite tree, Marie?” Marie: “Yew. dear.” Bill A.: “Why don’t you ask someone where we are ” Kennedy M.: “What would be the good of that? Five minutes from now we shan’t be anywhere near here.” THE 1925 SPIDER WEB I go to call on my girl each night. The reception I get is a fright. Her father is irate. Her brother is irate. Her brother is irate, The girl herself is irate. So you can easily see how I rate. Gen'leman: “Little girl where can I find your brother?” Mary O.: “He’s in the pig-sty. You’ll know' him by his straw' hat.“ O. D. Gumbart Harness, Auto Robes and Horse Blankets Pocket Books, Gloves, Mittens and Camping Outfits Dean Bruner is sure patriotic. He has a red face, white hair and blue eyes. 127 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB IS THIS HIGHER EDUCATION? Student: (to prostrate teacher who has stumbled over a stone) “Did you fall?” Mr. C.: “How utterly imbecilic! Of course not! My body pos- sessing motion produced an impact with a stationary solid substance, which by the law of inertia resisted the force applied to it. and destroyed my equilibrium. So not being able to defy or break the law of gravitation. I succumbed to the inevitable and assumed a horizontal position.” A. T.Stewart Congratulate the Graduates of Macomb High School, June 1925, and Wish Them Every Success. A. T. Stewart Co. East Side Square Macomb, Illinois Mr. Harris says there are two ways of reducing the student body: 1. Gym 2. Exams. Mrs. King: “Evelyne, did that young man smoke in the parlor last night? I found matches on the floor. Evelyne: “Oh, no! He just lit a match to see what time it was.” P. L. K.: “Francis, What is a circle?” Francis: “A circle is a crooked line straightened out and curved to make both ends meet. 128 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB I James Scott Hainline Funeral Director Macomb, - Illinois ................................ I. J. C. (To Physics Class) We will take another one of those dam problems.” Breathes there a girl with soul so dead. Who never to herself hath said: “Oh, Heavens above! I've washed my head! I certainly look a sight.” Birenbaum s Drtss For Less Men’s Clothing, Shoes arid Furnishings Larry: “What d'ya think Breta, I’m going out for spring practice?' Breta: “Oh Larry, isn't that lovely? How far can you spring? 121) THE 1925 SPIDER WEB f' —....................................................... S THE MACOMB NATIONAL BANK The Bank With the White Front Opposite North Door Court House I O. Ft as ley. President Jno. M. Keefer, Vice-Pres. Geo. H. Scott, Vice-Pres. E. Y. McLean, Cashier Geo. M. Wells. Asst. Cashier Directors- J. O. Peasley, . . H. Ullrich, J. M. Keefer J Geo. H Scott, M. E. Roark E. Dorsett—What is a seed? E. Thomas-—A seed is a litt'e hit of a plant, not yet. Judge: “The motor cop says you were driving with one arm around the young lady’s waist.” Tom: He’s mistaken, your honor, I was driving with the other hand.” «, - Patronize our “Corner Cupboard -qplElILPSSQMIHN TLJf U°o ¥ Sandwiches, Small Punches and S BLOOM Private Parties Miss W.: “How was the Grand Canyon formed?” Freshman: One year there was an over supply of post hole? in the west so they piled ’em all together.” 130 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Mrs. Hungerford: Edward, what do you know of Elizabeth? Edward M. (dreamily): She'll be fifteen next month. New Method Washing White Line Laundry Mr. Harris (to Bridgle): Maurice, throw up the window. “Now. Maurice, don't try to get away with anything like that,” says Haskell, “even if your mouth is big.” Edison Phonographs, Cable Pianos, Conn Instruments, at the Edison Shop 127 S. Randolph Si. Macomb, Illinois K. Dill: “You know, last year, the doctor told me if 1 didn't stop smoking I’d be feeble minded.” P. Curtis: Why didn’t you stop?” 131 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Mrs. Thompson: Evelyne, tell the class all you know about Milton. Evelyne: Milton was a great English poet from 1608-1674. In 1634 he married and wrote “Paradise Lost” a little later, then his wife died and he wrote “Paradise Regained.” S. F. Simpson Macomb Battery Service Auto Electric Repair and Parts Atwater Kent Radios H. G. Newland Phone 950 Main Macomb Illinois He: “Are you doing anything this evening?” She (eagerly): “No, nothing at all.” He: “What a terrible waste of time. Ruby T.: “Would you put yourself out for me?” He: I certainly would.” R. T.: Then please do it; it’s after twelve and I'm sleepy!” John M.: “I'm an electrician. Last night at play practice a fuse blew out. Guess who fixed it? Me! Ralph G.: “Huh! You're no electrician. You're an idiot.” l an Sowers (in Rushville): “I don't know the directions down here.” 132 Tubby F.: “They are the same as in Macomb.” THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Kennedy: “Shall we get a date, go to a movie, or study?” Ralph: “Let’s flip a coin. If it’s heads we get a date, tails—we go to a movie, and if it stands on the edge we study.” Kennedy M.: “Say. Ralph, do you know the difference between an egg and a yoke?” Ralph: “No. spill it.” Kennedy (in Swedish brogue): “You bane don’t have to. there is a yoke in it.” Francis Crain received 95 on his English test, but he gave his grade as 92%. Larry: “How come Pete? I thought you got 95.” Pete: “I know, but my conscience hurt me.” Larry: “In that case Gilly’s conscience ought to kill him.” D. Terrill (to Andy in car): “Hi. Andy, I’m going your way!” Allison: “So I see, but I’ll get there before you do.” Jerk Bailey, says Gilly isn't so good since he got the Girlitis! Soph: “What’s the matter sonny? You don’t look as well dress- ed as you used to.” Always the Newest in Women 's Wear Fresh Freshie: “Thai’s funny. They’re the same clothes.” THE 1925 SPIDER WKH Class Pins, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware 0 0 I I I I I I The H A1J MARK Jrwtlrrs II EAST SIDE SO- MACOMB, IL A BROKEN TIE—By Binnie Wolfe I had myself a date with Ruby And she broke it, She told me later she Spent the Night with her Friend Florence A. Now what could I do? I had spent That evening with Florence A. Early to bed and Early to rise And your girl goes out With other guys. Miss Farris: “Well, how were your examinations?” Miss Ames: “A complete success, everybody flunked. Myself. Books and Stationery Corona Typewriters and Office Supplies McClellan’s Book Store Illinois Theatre Block Macomb, Illinois Sporting Goods Conklin, Duofold and Parker Fountain Pens 134 THE 1925 SPIDER WER ! : : Laughlin Chocolate Shop Home-Made Ice Cream and Sherbets Service and Quality Illinois I heatre Bldg. Phone 925 Main WANTED TO KNOW HOW OR WHERE: John Melvin got the big head. Sarah throws 12 o’clock dates Miss Walk got her wiggle Mr. Kinney got his third eyebrow. Mr. Kinney’s Ford stands the strain of those three heavyweights? One day a business firm received the following letter: Dear Sir: Please send me one of the razor© that you advertise for a dollar. Knelosed find money. P. S.—Forgot to send money but knowing you to be a firm of good standing will expect razor. The next week the customer received this letter: Dear Sir: We sent the razor to you this morning. P. S.—Forgot to send razor but seeing that you have so much “Cheek you wen t need it. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Little Brown Jug Keeps Liquids or Foods Hot or Cold Used by Motorists Campers Sportsmen Picnickers Housewives Farmers “ The Jug Without a Don't Made only by Macomb Manufacturing Company Macomb, Illinois AN ODE TO BEULAH HULSEY To high school, to high school. She came with a rush. So sweet and demure that she Knew how to blush. Her blushes have faded; But she doesn't care. For her artistic touch Keeps the roses still there. 136 Patronize Our Advertisers THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Nothing loo Large Nothing Too Small A. E. Maguire FOR General Contracting 2lS S. Lafayette St. Macomb. III. Phone Office 8q Main Residence 20 Main “Dean Bruner, you lazy thing, wake up!” “1 can't!” “Why?” “Because I ain't asleep.” Irate Father (to son whom he has caught smoking): “Smoking. hey?” Haskell (nonchalantly): “No sir. tobacco.” Florence T.: “Oh. clear. I have a date with Bill Clingan.” Breta: “Why all the joy stuff.” F. T.: “I just he:rd ;he coach say he was a fast man.” For dates call Sara Hendee—office hours 12 to 12. And now they call her Mid-nite Sally. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB IRA J. O’HARRA COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 25 Evelyn King: “Have you ever kissed a red headed girl?” Kennedy: “Is that an invitation or are you gathering statistics?' E. Dorsett to K. Dill in Biology: “I gave you fleas didn't L' K. Dill: “No Mam. I haven’t found them yet.” Delbert M.: “Waiter, what kind of meat is this?” Waiter: “Spring lamb, sir.” “I thought so! I've been chewing on one of the springs for an hour.” To the Class of 25™Compliments of J. M. Hare, Coal Dealer 138 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Those keen_Hart, Schaffnet Marx Suits, also Fashion Park arc sold by Fellhei mer’s Store EXCLUSIVELY Mrs. Thompson: “How many missed two sentences?” Larry Allison: “I did.” Mrs. T.: “You—?“ L. A.: “Yes. two and a few more.” Mary: “Oh. Bill, what vuh goin’ to give me for my birthday?” Bill: “Close your eyes honey (She did and he said:) Now what do you see?” Mary: “Nuthin’!” Bill: “Well, thi.t’s w’hat you are goin to get.” Miss Roadstrum: “How many of you have read ‘Freckles’ ?” Andy Allison: “I have!” PowJer Puff Beauty Parlor-Try our Marcels-For appointments call 955 Main 139 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB Frank L. Towne Garage 321 East Washington St. Phone IOJ Mam Macomb, Illinois Bill Holmes: “I told my girl just what I thought of her after the dance.” Leslie T.: “What did she say? B. H.: “I love you, too.” Waiter: “Here's your steak, sir.” Tubby F.: “Oh. 1 thought that was a crack in the plate.” Marie: What a pity it is that handsome men are always con- ceited.” Tom: Not always Dear, I'm not.” Miss Wills: “Francis Tiernan. you can’t sleep in class.” Francis: “I know it. I've been trying for half an hour.” Do It Electrically—Flowers Die Our Stock of Electrical Supplies Is Complete Our Service Is Unexcelled Our Prices Are Right Live Wire Supply Co. East Side Electric Store i—... 140 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB J. F. Reynolds Complete House Furnishings Opposite Post Office Macomb, Illinois. Bobbie D.: (in drug store) “I want a little pink tablet.” Druggist: ‘‘What is your trouble?” Bobbie: ‘‘I want to write a letter.” Forrest Burnham: ‘‘How do you like it.” Helen Miller: ”1 think it's ripping.” Forrest Burnham: “Thank heavens it’s dark.” Joe R. (In Study Hall): “May 1 go home. I’m sick?” Miss R.: “What is the matter, love sick? ' Joe R.: “No. home sick.” Mrs. Hungerford: “1 see your jaw moving.” Joe Roley: “Ye—es.” Mrs. H.: “Well, come and put it in the waste basket.” “Patronize Our Advertisers THE 1925 SPIDER WEB MB[- -j§ ALLISON STORE Macomb Illinois Ralph (stopping: car at the bottom of a hill and removing: hood): “Well. I guess we’ll have to wait here awhile.' Pauline: “Gee, It’s getting late, what’s the matter? Ralph: “I’ve gotta let the engine cool off before 1 can climb this. hill.” Pauline: “Well, why can’t you strip the gears?’ Maxine Dill says conscience is the still small voice that warns us to beware of what the neighbors will say. Mr. Harris: “Give an example of internal revenue. L. Tipton: “There is a tax on marriage licenses but that is all I can think of.’ A girl who’d trust herself to the end of the earth with a man often wouldn’t trust her pal to the end of the street with him. D. E. Gallagher.....Staple and Fancy Groceries 142 Also Meats THE 1925 SPIDER WER R. M. GODOW Coal—Eggs—Poultry Best of the Best By Actual Test Phone 500 Main M acomb, III. R. Gift to L. Allison: “I flunked that French exam cold. L. Allison: “I thought it was very easy.” R. Gift: “Yes but 1 had grease on my hair and my mind slipped.” Mr. H.: “Reuel. why did you give up pipe-organ lessons?” Reuel: “I felt so blamed childish playing with my feet. ' Gitty: “Say. did you hear about Bin Wolfe writing for Maga- zines while on his trip to Europe?” K. M.: “No did he: How KUME” Gitty: “He said while on :he boat he contributed to the Atlantic Daily.” Sarah to Hash one evening: ''Watch out! here comes mother.” Hash: “O. it’s all right. I am used to taking care of these jeal- ous women. ’ 14: “Patronize Our Advertisers” THE 1925 SPIDER WER he Portrait Work of ' 'his Book Was Made At The Members of the Faculty and Student Body are always welcome at our place of business. We tnake your portraits according to Your Wishes, Your Style, Your Individuality, —and priced within reason. YOUR ARTIST Bill H.: ‘'What do you do for a living?” Mary G.: “I'm a dairy maid in a candy kitchen.” Bill H.- “Dairy maid in a candy kitchen? What do you do?” Mary G.: “Milk chocolates.” Miss Wills: “I want it clearly understood that I am not going to answer any questions in this exam.” Pete Tiernan: “Shake, neither will I.” Andy A.: Say Larry. I'm disgusted with that new bird dog I got. I’ve had it two weeks and it hasn’t sung a note yet.” Don U.: “And your lips are just like rose petals.” Pauline: “Really. Don, I must say good nite now.” Don: “Well, let’s say it with flowers.” Phone 672 R. N. S. GODFREY 1-14 THE 1925 SPIDER WER rower When you select the Stafford Engraving Company to serve you, you command not only skill but POWER. Here, in this ideal plant, with every worthy device of modern equipment and process, works an organization of specialists and experts, gradually brought together over a period of thirty-two years. When you command, command the best Stafford Engraving Co. Meridian and Pratt Streets Indianapolis, Indiana (Quality tf Service ! ReUabiUly Capacity Speed Economy 145 THE 1925 SPIDER WER On behalf of the annual staff. I wish to thank the business men of Macomb who have been so willing to cooperate with us in making it possible to publish our 1925 Spider Web. —THE EDITOR. 146 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB FUTURE ANCIENT HISTORY Yeah! '25! Every one of the class We cheer you on today . . . And wish you luck as you solemnly pass On your journey to life’s highway. Purple and white are Twenty Five’s colors. Power and Purity for each one; We have done our best-have met our test— Now we mount the hi'.l to Life’s steep crest. Tommy will be an athlete .... Red Grange he will strive to defeat. If he uses his head—and shows the red. We know he will do his fete. Larry will work for a circus. Cracking jokes for the hyenas; Ralph will be a hunter brave. Through jungles deep he’ll cut his way; Lorraine Roll and Helen Wills Will go to England to try their skill; Toots, a cook, is experimenting. Vamping Flop with dishes tempting; Breta, the marceller's art has learned— (Hair, in waves, she artlessly burns) Edmar’s a nurse, and Helen, we see. Is a fine lady, at her ease; John Melvin we view on old Broadway— A popular idol of the matinee, He rides to work in a purple cab Who’s exclusive owner is Dean Crabb; Binnie is travelling o’er the deep. As a sailor gob he covers the sweep Of deck, so shining clean and white .... They keep him scrubbing it all night: Dorothy’s a pianist. Bill’s her accompanist. In vodeville” shows they’re the Big Two; Mason's an artist, sketching his hardest And meanest pictures of news; “Pete” Crain is in the county jail. (Third time, you see, he gets no bail) Carroll's professor of “parlez-vous”. In teaching the reading of English menus; The rest of the c’ass I know not of ... . But successes I wish them on every side. Our Cass of Nineteen Twenty Five. M’riam Godow. THE 1925 SPIDER WEB ‘Hgr V? JUST US 149 THE 1925 SPIDER WEB JUST US SPtDER WEB THE 1925 150 f: , • ivw ilrtL■ v-A-- £,'.■ $ r ’ '■ ' • x: +$ ■■ vW -I-0 kw . jaw-1-?’ .4. |r 5$$J ' • • ;-v - rvr«: r, ., - 1; v .v ■. r - 7 • $ - v ;', W ■ -S� 1®; ■ - ■ -s : £. j ' • 2$ ' t ‘ •« .. o V Brag ■ u- •• • 4$?% • • m HP r Xv vV.’ H££ra gjP ; ■ - ggHspSl 2? - ■ ' £;jV PhVt Bk''; Wm 7 . .•'..✓if