Macomb High School - Spiderweb Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1936 volume:

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Mr. Bradner sprung his first of the yearly series of history tests. Some of the Seniors don't look so smart after that history test yesterday. Fight! Two little freshmen! They certainly looked belligerent! Activity period inaugurated. First school paper came out. It was a very good one. Senior Class play try-outs were held. 16 17 18 19 6 51 20 0553 ussbaw 4 9 10 ,-A' 11 the ,S 1 X! ,J If f m. - Q 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 28. 29. 30. 31. l. 3 5 6 7 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27. 28. W 14 Many students were surprised to receive . Student activities opens. . Hayrack ride. . Monmouth Trio appeared before the assembly. . Try-outs for cheer leader. . First Spoon River Conference Game, Lewiston. OCTOBER Bushnell corn show lured away many of our students. Mrs. Thompson sprung a surprise on the Seniors in the form of a punctuation test. A hectic rustle and bustle. Eight periods: advisory, and assembly before 2:30. Teacher's institute. No School! l Teachers and students are all agog about the new grading system A's on their report cards. Carroll Duncan earned one bottle of pop for an A on his card. The advanced shorthand and typing class is proud of the paper they turned out. School dismissed at end of sixth period for Canton vs. Macomb High football game. Vivian Vincent celebrated her 19th birthday. Mr. Bradner's history classes had to write imaginary themes. They were surprised to have to read them aloud. Seniors had a test on the Revolution. Not so bad! Cuts from the class play, Queen's Husband. Seniors are very interested in their metrical romances. Senior Class Play, The Queen's Husband, was a great success. The physics class had a big two period test. The Seniors are beginning the study of ballads. They will have to tell one soon. The Senior Sub-Deb had a scavenger hunt at night. Began taking group pictures for the annual. NOVEMBER Mr. Chappelear gave a talk on pschycology in assembly. Students are getting permits to attend game at Bushnell. 1 Several Seniors had a good time at Katharine Wright's Hallowe'en party. Girls' Volley Ball tournament in the gym after school. Several members of the Stenographic Club won contest awards for last month. The Ballyhoo issue of Mahiscul News was much enjoyed by everyone. Armistice Day, but no vacation for us. Mr. Patterson started taking Senior pictures for the annual. More pictures taken. We look quite royal in our robes we wear. Stenographic Club meeting. Some are ready for the eighty-word test. Only one got it down. They are find- ing it pretty hard. Mr. Atkinson is ill with appendicitis. Mr. Chappelear conducts the assemblies, Madge Crone takes time off in the mad rush to remember she has a birthday. Seniors are quite pleased with their pictures. fMost of them.1 A new mixed chorus was organized, Mr. Bradner having seen fit to dispose of the old. Debate Club try-outs at 4:00. DebateLast day of school this week. Stenographic Club sold taify apples after school. Teacher's conference at Champaign. No School!! The seventh period 12B English class was not so awfully disappointed with their test. The 12B English classes are taking up the study of Shakespeare today. M. H. S. is celebrating the birthday of Mark Twain. Thanksgiving. No School!! CLAUDE S. CHAPPELEAR SUPERINTENEENT Character is a quality of personality difficult to describe and more difficult to define, yet instinctively recognized by a child. We trust that the boys and girls of our high school show a high de- gree of consistency, that they are moti- vated by the same principles at all times, rather than possessed with a special type of behavior for the play- ground and ball park and another type of behavior for the home and class- room. We would discourage the prac- tice of the old Roman saying: ln Rome, do as the Romans do. We trust that the principles of character will lead us to feel that even in Rome, we must do right. We suspect the boy who loudly boasts that he can be a goodfellow in any company. It is our opinion that your parents are less concerned with the number of problems you can solve and languages you can translate, than they are with the ideals which motivate your behavior. lt is our prayer that your high school has trained you to know what is right, given you gualities of character to motivate proper action, and courage and self- confidence which are so indispensable to your success in the future. WILLIAM N. ATKINSON PRINCIPAL The Class of l936 will leave behind in Macomb High School a fine record of accomplishment. This Spider Web will serve as well to keep these achieve- ments fresh in the minds of those who follow as of those who are leaving. We wish that the same qualities which have brought success in school may be employed to give each member of the class success and happiness in the future. +I Page 7 144-- The students of Macomb High School are most fortunate in having such il. ' 'X ' TX 0 sf Top row, left to right: Matthew lack, Eric Bradner, Samuel Bishop, Thomas Short, Hoyt Rawlings, Clarence 'A Ekstrand, W' Franklin Bunnell, William Strickland, Marlin Thomson. Bottom row, left to right: Laura lohnston, Helen Rothgeb, Vera Gene Morris, Marjorie Brittain, Edith Churchill, Elizabeth T. Yeast, Helen Hungerford, Pearl T. Thompson, Clara Carrison, Norma l. Veech. OUR FACULTY and every one, many more successful years. M W I ZW f STUDENT COUNCIL The student council was first organized in l935 in order to get the opinion able faculty. This group of nineteen men and Women are all specialists in their subjectps yet they are students themselves which in part explains Why they have been able to maintain such a feeling of friendship and at the same time lead and guide us as they have. We are proud of our faculty. We owe them a debt of gratitude which We can never fully repayp and as a token of our love and esteem for them, We, the members of the Senior Class, unite in wishing our faculty, eacw of the student body upon activities and events affecting them. A representative was elected from each home room and met under the supervision of Mr. Atkin- son. Qfficers were elected and dances and other activities were proposed and sponsored by the council. The same method was used this year with slight variations inasmuch as the library which was formerly sponsored by the council was turned over to other students to govern. The student council under the able leadership of Madge Crone, president, and Mr. Atkinson put over the idea of the Loyalty Club tickets which have been successful. This is the first step toward student government which will undoubtedly come to M. H. S. in the future. ---if-if Page 8 Iwi ' FRESHMAN ' GIRLS . .. . -1, Bottom Row: Cleft to rightl-K. Ruttle: L. Owens: A. M. Gingerich: D. Kimmel: L. A. Zeiner: S. Denton: K, Wright: D. McGaughey: L. Ridge: M. Brown. Second Row: B. Bland: L. Smith: D. Davis: L. Carlise: l. McDermit: M. Livingston: L. Moor: B. Bennett: Z. Willie: l. Glod. Third Row: M. Campbell: W. Adair: V. Eyler: V. lcenogle: L. Culp: V. Canvait: M. Robinson: M. Tompson: L. Tompson: D. Walker. Fourth Row: l. Gamaqe: E. Iones: M. Granda: G. Stooky: M. L. Noel: A. Murphy: A. Smith: M. l. Eddie: l. Compton: V. Holt: M. Fowler. Fifth Row: M. Marlowe: l. Clause: M. Clemens: E. Browng I. Delbridge: F. Crowe: A. Bowers: N. Bracken: B. Phelps: D. Owens. Slxth Row: D. Pierce: L. Lawrence: H. Williams: P. Branchfieldg L. Blodget: E. Radcliff: G. Miller: B. Rush. FRESHMAN l BOYS Bottom Row: Cleft to rightl-G. Anders: F. Lusher: R. We-aber: l. Waymackg C. Ruddell' C. LeMaster: C. Rolley: C. Norris: M. Fosdyck: M. Chapman: H. Cleek: S. Williams. 1 Second Row: W. Schlegel: l. Hall: l. Sullivan: H. Baumgardner: M. Amerine: W. Thorpe: R. Curtis: F. Baker: R. Kugler: G. Carey: H. Lefler. Third Row: K. Peters: Fi. Dunn: R. Inman: R. Waymack: H. Hoeshler: C. Stoneking: M. Reed' L. VanHooser: D. Barry: G. Miller. Fourth Row: G. Swisegoocl: W. Stark: L. Pollock: D. Logan: W. Morre: D. Rigg: C. Patterson: R. Rhodes: D. McDaniels: l. Morrow. 1 Fifth Row: G. Winters: A. Walker: l. Anders: W. Petterson: C. Hetrick: D. Maguire: G. Powell' D. Canavit: F. Snyder. Sixth Rowr F. Stump: B. Seeley: M. lacksong D. Yard: G. Frank: A. Beaver: Davidson: M. lack: D. Anders: .l. Vogler. Seventh Row: l. Derrick: B. Haulk: D. Smith: L. lackson: C. Hoe-shler: C. Bush: l. Smith: L. Waller: G. Legere: W. Stattler. CFreshman Class data will be found on page 625 -arf Page 9 144+- THE 5 GIRLS' BAND ,, Q, HA gr Qt ,iq 1. an E21 YK ag. t .55 i fl I ll 'l 'Z K' fl .I ., , F 'l T ll' , ,, fs. 1 1- I , . , ,- . .V .. W --+,L--f.-Hf--e-W.---1-Y., c-wfvfcwff, .-,Y-.i fwrfve-fi.v-V,--:sms-rrf' -vi-:awp W l T Playing against stiff competition, Coach Wm. Strickland and his Macomb l-ligh Squad were not so successful during the past season, Out of eleven games we won two, tied one, and lost eight. This proved to be too many games for our team, so in '37 they will play only eight. The boys showed fighting spirit in every game they played and deserve much credit for their work. They are gain- ing much experience for the '37 sguad, and are going toward a goal for next year. We wish you the best of luclc, Coach and team, in Nineteen hundred and th rty-seven. Keokulc-l2 Macomb-O Beardstown-6 Macomb-6 l-lavana-3l Macomb-O Galesburg-O Macomb-7 Lewiston--6 Macomb-O Moline--53 Macomb-O Bushnell-18 Macomb-6 Monmouth-40 Macomb-l8 Rushville-6 Macomb-l2 Canton-3l Macomb-7 Quincy-33 Macomb-7 f . . rf- f 1 P . ' . - L, W' ' . .. ' ' f of 'ft ' . ' ff- ' ff'fi-US fiiiehev.-,::f. 5.2521 The Girls' Band was organized shortly after school began last fall, under the direction of Mr. W. P. Bunnell. At first there were only a few members in this band but it soon grew until there were 40 pieces. The Band included all the girl members of both the lunior and Delsuxe Bands. lt was organized as a club having as President, Elizabeth Elting and as Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Moore. No public appearance was made by this band as it was discontinued before the end of the first semester. --as-Qi Page lO ka- FOOTBALL 1 ' it THE it l F lCOMPLETE ti BAND V l 1 v 'W f ' l ' Q--11-, 1, ,..,. .,-..,.. . .,, ..,....f...., , ,. . . This is the third year of the Macomb High School Band under the direction ot Mr. Franklin Bunnell. lt has increased rapidly in size and popularity during its three years and now consists ot ll5 students. The band is divided into two parts: tirst, the Delauxe Band, 60 ot the more advanced studentsg second, the lunior Band ot 45 pieces which has two divisions, A and B. JUNIOR y T BAND fd a Q 1 i 7 -' - A ..-An, ..s- .,.-2:14, e,i,1a1-glg:g:,1-ixgev-4:-,rn .ra--1:-::.:zm:,:m-11:11fL,.,,,L,,1.1:1,4 Q1 1, au-Qn4:L144.1,:,f-Q w AQQQ --1--ffm www-1,4-iw. -......4-. .,,........,... ,v-...,,..,.,-f..A ,...-. ..,,. ...... H-, . . . . ---..-fy 5 Q 9 The DeLuXe Band played tor all the home tootball games and tor several 2 V pep assemblies in school and about town. Several attairs out of town were , attended by this band also. Bunnell's Basketball Band, 35 players selected from the Delauxe Band, played tor all the home games. Several times during the basketball season the complete DeLuXe band played. l The Band has taken its place as one ot the greater activities ot Macomb High and much appreciation tor the success ot this band is to be given to Mr. Anton lohnson, its Godfather, and Mr. Bunnell, its director. kia:-gl Page ll has--V LIBRARY A CLUB The library was started in l933. lts first years were controlled by teachers. The last two years it has been under the supervision ot the library club, all students with one taculty advisor. This faculty advisor was Mr. Bradner, history teacher ot Macomb l-ligh, but in March, 1936, the job was taken over by Mr. Taylor, mathematics teacher. The club does all the work ot the library, cata- logues books, keeps library in order and takes charge of the lending ot all books. The library received many new books this year. Each year the organiza- tion increases by leaps and bounds. The club this year was not organized until the last semester. This was decided upon to be able to organize a sound method ot operating the library. ln election ot otticers the last semester the following were chosen. Pres.-lames Maguire Vice-Pres.-Madge Crone Sec.-Treas.-Barbara Wilson A. A. lil The Girls' Athletic Association is an organization tor the girls in school interested in athletics. Several ot its members have won awards, and those who did not, will next year. Although it is not a social club, the girls enjoyed several parties during the school year. ln order to reoeive their awards, the girls play basketball, volley ball, and baseball atter school. They also entered an inter- school shooting contest, but did not place. The otticers are: President-Lois Adair Vice-President-Martha lane Shields Secretary-Ruth Schlegel Treasurer-Diana Collins The Club is sponsored by Mrs. Yeast. ' -of Page 12 16' L 6 6' - 1. Asn! 4 ' .. FA' ,fi rv: .4 THE OUEEN'S HUSBAND l'The Queen's Husband, a comedy in three acts, was presented Friday, December 6, in the lunior High Auditorium, with the following cast of char' acters: Frederick Granton Richard Cook Princess Anne Betty Ellen Seeger King Eric Vlll Tipton Thompson Queen Martha Lois Monroe General Northrup lames Patterson Lord Birten Eugene Quinn Dr. Fellman lames Maguire Mr. Laker Everett Lloyd Kutcher Major Blent Emro Zimkoske Prince William Don McGinnis Phipps Stanley Fisher Petley Eileen Fleming Ladies-in-Waiting Luan Post Betty Lou Aldredge Lois Murphy Ladies of the Court Mary Adams Dorothy Mae Moore The background of this play is a mythical and anonymous Kingdom situ- ated on an island in the North Sea. The Princess Anne and her father's secretary, Granton, are in love, but a marriage seems hopeless. The diplomats of the country arrange for a marriage between Anne and Prince William of Gireck, making matters worse. The Queen goes to America and the King gives Anne and Granton a chance to elope but Anne won't leave her father. Anne and Granton go on hoping something will turn up until the day of Annes marriage to Prince William. lust before the wedding the King takes his chance and joins Anne and Granton in marriage, making a happy ending for them but a sorrowful ending for himself. mf Page 13 140-- AUTUMN When Autumn comes with her balmy days, And shades the leaves with her colors bright, She makes all nature want to laze And bask in her warm sun-light. When the time comes, for leaves to a l Old Autumn is on the spot, For helpers she sends out her call And they come right on the dot. To show them how the leaves should drop She glides up to the tree, And pulls the leaves off with a pop To show how they should be siezed. When Autumn is done, and ready to retire She lets out a pent-up sigh. And lets Old Man Winter enter with his vim and fire, THAT'S A FRESHMAN ln study hall someone threw a noteg Cl'll bet that's a freshmanl. When someone says l'You get my goat p Ql'll bet they mean a freshmanj. Someone broke a window glassy Cl'll bet that's a freshmanj. Someone came lagging into classy Cl'll bet he's a freshmanl. Someone sassed a teacher backp Cl'll bet he's a freshmanj. Someone his lesson, he did lack! CI'll bet that's a freshmanl. Someone spilled his ink on the floorg Cl know he's a freshmanl. Someone bumped into the doorg COh gee!-another freshmanlj And she retires from the public eye. -Horace Willey -Ada Murphy STUDY HALL TO A FRESHMAN Hope she doesn't call on me. These are the thoughts of the freshman who finds much to his dispair that his mind is a perfect blank in reference to English. Suddenly to his great relief the bell rings and he dashes down the hall to his locker to get his Latin book. Good thing he has a study hall this period so he can study for his Latin test. Deciding he will go to the library, he arrives at just the time to hear the well worn phrase No more tickets, and then he has to dash some more, this time to the study hall. As he sinks in his seat the bell rings. Whew! lust in time. After propping his leg against the seat in front of him, he opens his Latin book and proceeds to stare intently at the page, although he is on the wrong chapter. Presently he looks up and fixes his gaze on a boy about three rows ahead of him to see if he will turn around. He had heard someone say that if you stared at the back of a person's head that he would turn around. Nothing hap- pens except that the boy scratches his head. Suddenly he remembers that Bill Smith has a western magazine he hasn't read. After sending a note across the room, bothering a large number of hard- working pupils in doing so, he finally has the magazine. lust as he begins read- ing in earnest the bell rings and he remembers with a frightened pang that Latin is the next period. Oh Well, he would have flunked the test even if he had studied. He reflects on the waste of time in studying when you're just a Freshie and have three more years of studying. -Mary Louise Noel -asf Page 1410. l O A QV fqfggriygefslid my -lame: R. Pullman Announcedbyalllhatrumpeholtheak . Al'l'lVK,fh6lll0VlZ and. driving ohrthsgelds, Sesmanowhorotoaliqhtthewhltadalr Hldeshlllsandwoodmthexiverandtheheaven, Andvollsthoiarm-houseatthamrdaniend. 'l1:ealodandh'avollerl1DPPOd. oouriorkfeet Delayed, all lrlends shut out, the houlemahs sit Aroundthe radlanl fireplace, inoloaed In u tumultuous privacyd storm. O l -Emerson THE SECOND BOOK W They have a 1OO word theme to write and another CALENDAR DECEMBER 0 E, 2 After reading the first act of Macbeth some of the Sen- E M B fv iorsldecided they aren't going to like Shakespeare so we . 3 Mixed Chorus learned new pep song by singing it with the band. 4 Cuts from the Vagabond play, Comedies Three. X 5 Seniors are not so pleased with Mr. Bradner's new grad- 1 f X ing system. A , 6 The Seniors are finding out how wonderful Shakespeare. if X IS 7 Comedies Three tonight. Macomb vs. Table Grove. fx 8 Harry forgot. A 9 After being quite relieved at finishing Macbeth we find if .xjgi jg we have to read another play by Shakespeare. l :Nfl lO Everyone is reciting, ls this a danger which I see before g 1 S f me. S T 'V S 11 Seniors are making good use of the library. No wonder! as .5 A Shakespearian play to read. We wish someone in the third period history class would get a higher grade than Leroy Simpson. Tom Short has told us he is going to Lake Forest to teach. Goodbye and Good Luck! The Stenographic Club had a very nice Christmas party after school. Last day of school for two weeks. Hooray! The Senior Sub-Deb Club had a big Christmas dance. JANUARY Here we are back again after a long vacation. Seniors just love Mr. Bradner's way of grading true and false tests. Iessie Rae Taylor entertained in assembly. Academy game huge success. Stenographic Club meeting in Room 6. It seems as though the contest workers can't have any privacy. Students are going to start reviewing for exams over this week-end. Clark Hart doesn't believe English is just for pleasure and entertainment. No doubt there are lots of others who agree with Clark. A great rnany students brought their dinner during cold weather. Exams today and tomorrow. Are we glad to find most of our exams are true and false questions. The first day of the second semester. Our days in M. H. S. will soon be over. Now we are faced with the dreaded bugbear of the term paper for history. Levin and Mummert started to school. Snow! Snow! I froze my ears. Ooh! Ooh! FEBRUARY 3. Macomb-Academy game tonight. T E B R U H 4. The Mixed Chorus is singing, Come to the Fair. 5. Eugene Cowdery doesn't have to talk because he can't. 6. Stenographic Club tonight. 7. Taffy apple sale tonight by Sub-Deb Club. lO. Three of our teachers didn't arrive today because they got stranded in Iowa. The Seniors experienced the hardest test in History this year. . The English classes are celebrating Lincoln's birthday learn ing Burns. We almost know how to talk Scotch. 13. Believe it or not the ll A's are learning poetry. 14. Mr. Bradner got a mysterious valentine today. 17. Macomb District Contest-One act play scores again. 20 2 1 fix in ll. 12 fd' No movie today due to blocked roads. . No school today. Teacher's Institute. J . . Dorothy Noel played Xylophone for Teacher's Institute. Senior girls are all agog over B and P Banquet. . The Mixed Chorus had a party in Room 8 during activity. . Dramatic declamation contests tonight. 27. Verse speaking-humorous declamation held this evening. 28. We were entertained with a marionette show this morning. I 9 Q s a - I N 1 52 'Lf o Z is at 1 ,S , S s 2' ' I 22 ' f 23. N 24 , 0 ii 25 - s ob - Q xx' SOPH- OMORE GIRLS M fig'-421 M-14? Bottom Row: Cleft to riqhtl-V. Hodges: D. Heaton: L. Harwick: l. Heaton: l. Sturm: G. Stone- kinq: L. Clayton: l. Purdumg M. Kernel. Second Row: M. Kepler: M. Robinson: H. Martin: A. Mullen: L. Thompson: T. Mitchell: F. swiseqood: N. Smith: B. Wollam: L. Bennett. Third Row: V. A. McDaniels: P. Pollock: L. Kimmel: R. Spilcer: B. l. Zettle: M. Wilmot: H. Westerhold: M. Switzer: M. M. Watson: C. Curfman: B. Chatterton. Fourth Row: C. Doran: l. Loqsdon: F. Keimer: R. Price: C. Lipes: E. Barclay: K. Burke: B. Harry: P. Hendrickson. Fifth Row: l. Burner: C. Calvert: R. Lawrence: D. Reidsma: M. Greenup: W. lones: B. Bird- sall: P. Cooper: B. l. lones: R. Bartlett. Sixth Row: V. Whitmore: Q. Butler: F. lohnson: R. Schleqel: D. Collins: A. R. Brown: M. Neherqall: M. lohn: G. Mercer. Seventh Row: M. K. Paulsgrove: R. Heideman: H. L. Snyder: F.. Patton: H. Butler: l. McCartey. SOPH- OMORE BOYS Bottom Row: Cleft to riqhtl-G. McMillan: L. Eyler: G. Sticklen: B. Sullivan: I. Tipper: R. Griffith: W. Woerley: K. tones: G. Moore: P. Monroe. Second Row: W. Bulobg B. Gregory: B. Bruns: l. Hare: A. Granda: W. Allison: G. lackson: M. Bly: K. White. Third Row: V. Barnes: O. Stanley: l. Campbell: l. Grandt: B. Pollock: A. Sheilds: G. Woerly: B. Arrandel: W. Butcher: R. Cooper. Fourth Row: V. Cluqston: B. Knoedler: l. Anders: M. Arnold: lr. Blevins: K. Alley: B. Butter- field: l. Georde: D. Stanley: B, Morrow. O I Fifth Row: D. Lawson: R. Keimer: D. Keithley: E. Parks: C. Clause: H. Martin: C. Butterfield: . ones. Sixth Row: l. Seeger: R. Hoyt: B. Cwens: A. Derrick: R. Nelson: L. Mathis: G. Miller: B. Leighty: F. Booker. Top Row: l. DeRosa: W. Willimas: C. Doran: E. Avery: C. McCormick: C. Hays: l. Hemp. fSophomore Class data will be found on page 62D -mf Page 17 1441 JUNIOR SUB-DEB CLUB Last year it was decided to divide the Sub-Deb Clubs into two groups. The otlicers of the lunior Sub-Deb Club tor the past year were as follows: President-Diana Collins Vice-President-Patricia Heidemann Secretary-Esther Patton Treasurer-Catherine Wright Meetings were held every two weeks during activity period in Room 18. The Senior and lunior Sub-Debs had most ot their social activities together. Several All-School skating parties were enjoyed. Cn April l7 an all-school dance was held. Music was furnished by Quinn's orchestra. Cn April 21 the lunior and Senior clubs had a tea tor the mothers of every girl in school. lt was enjoyed by all the mothers and daughters. SENIOR l SUB-DEB The Senior Sub-Deb Club has had a very successful year. lt has sponsored teas, all-school dances and many other activities. The meeting, which were held during activity period every other week, had very entertaining programs. The programs consisted mostly ot talks on personality and manners. The organization was not a costly one since most ot the money was obtained from ditterent sales. The otticers were as tollows: K First Semester Second Semester President-Pauline Beck President-Maxine Ruth Vice-President-Fredericka Yeast Vice-President-Luan Rost Secretary-Luan Rost Secretary-Elizabeth Wetzel Treasurer-Dorothy Noel Treasurer-Marjorie Bowers -:rf Page 18 149- DEBATE CLUB The season opened with about fifteen recruits out to start working on the The Vagabond Club sponsors all of the speech events except debating. lt is under the able direction of Miss Brittain. Much of the success of our speech work has been due to the Vagabond Club's stimulus. The aim of this club is for the furtherance of dramatic art in Macomb High School. lt has fulfilled its aspiration exceedirgly well. Pres.-Madge Crone Vice-Pres.-Harry Nester Sec.-Treas.-Richard Cook TVAGABOND . CLUB guestion of this year. They worked faithfully throughout the season, bringing a large groups victories. The question this year was l'Resolved, that the several States should enact legislation providing for a system of complete medical care available to all citizens at public expense. They started the season with four- teen non-decision debates. Out of eighteen decision debates the two teams won eleven victories. Seven were won by the negative and four by the affirmative. The teams par- ticipated in the Waverly and the District Tournaments. They received third out of fourteen schools at Waverly by defeating Morton, Macon, Waverly, and Lincoln and losing to Pekin and Duguoin, the latter being the State Champs for three previous years. ' The negative team was composed of Richard Cook, Helen Louise Snyder, and Eileen Fleming, Harold Morrow, and Lozelle Mcl-latton. James Patterson, Rodney Christenson, and Stanley Fisher, Vernon l-leaton, and Winette Jones debated for the affirmative. A few of the schools debated were Monmouth, Cialesburg, facksonville, Keokuk, Rushville, Morton, Pekin, Macon, Lincoln, Duguoin, Waverly, Quincy, Academy, and Kewanee. --uf Page 19 10-- THE EXP MAHISCUL NEWS STAFF Mahiscul News began its career in the fall of 1934 and has prospered in that short time to a great extent. There has never before been a newspaper at M. H. S., but in 1921 a monthly magazine was published. The present newspaper was named by Gertrude Miller, who competed in an all-school contest. Much credit for the publication of the news should be given to the second year typing class, and the publication adviser, Miss lohnston. They spend their time during class and much of their extra time in typing and mimeographing the paper. Their aid, together with the staff's willingness to work and their interest in the paper, are some of the reasons why the paper has succeeded. Another major factor of success is the whole-hearted assistance given by the advisor, Miss Morris. The staff which served during 1935-36 follows: Editor-in-chief .... Assistant-editor ,..,,.... . Sports editor ..........,. Organizations editors. . . Art editor ......,. loke editor .,..... Faculty reporter. . Reporters at large ..,... Madge Crone Class reporters- Betty Lou Aldredge Senior ...,.,. .,., V Tipton Thompson Bill O'Neil lEvelyn Christensen Fredenckfa Yeast lunior ...... .... Q 'Lynford Grate Gene Quinn lGe-rtrude Miller Luan Rost Louis Wyne Eloise Newsome 1 une Chatterton Florence Crowe During the first semester Lois Monroe was editor and Paul Monroe, sophomore reporter, but their going away later in the year necessitated replacements. ERI- MENTERS' CLU B Sophomore ..., .,.. 5 Maurice Arnold KMargaret Kernal Freshman ..,......... 5 Dick Smith Xcatherine Wright The Experimenters' Club was composed of approximately twenty-five members who met during every activity period to work on their different hob- bies. The club held its meetings in the manual training room and was super- vised by Mr. lack, the manual training teacher. The officers Were: President, Martin Worleyg Vice-President, Howard 1-lelmsg Secretary, Billy Vail. -Mi Page 20 149' i JUNIOR GIRLS Bottom Row: Clett to rightl-W. Newinghamg E. Sparksg B. Wilsonp C. Strongg T. Waymaclcg L. Gloydg L. Mayall. Second Row: l. Wetherholdg M. L. Seegerg F.. Eltingp G. Utleyg E. Sullivan: l. Mulleng C. Lawsong V. Hennessy. Third Row: M. Ateng E. Eavesg M. Harwickg C. L. Keithleyg M. Reedg Brownp D. Elderp G. Hennessy. Fourth Row: F.. Sparrowg W. Morgang L. Adairg M. Cubaj M. Swigartg I. laclcg D. Barclayg G. Miller. Top Row: M. A. McNeil3 G. Robinsong M. E. Smithp A. Mitchellg M. I. Shieldsg M. Bowersg V. Smithers. 7 ' A,- 412, If 4- . - ef N- JUNIOR l BOYS Bottom Rowi lleft to rightj-O. Mikesellg P. Barsig B. Amerineg C. Iacksonj A. McCormiclcg lr. lacobyg L. Wyneg l. Roark. Second Row: l. Loosg l. Horinep L. Vincentg E. Woerlyg W. O'Neil7 H. Morrowg M. Woerlyg E. Smothers. Third Row: D. Elliotp L. Grateg R. Hammondg A. McKeeg G. Bakery W. Deeryg W. Reed. Fourth Powi G. Adkissonp T. Kellyg E. Barrett: N. Davisp E. Teelg B. Vailp G. Markham. Top Row: C. Phillipsg L. Brown: R. Culleng H. Ke-llyg D. Masong F. Snyder. We have a small class ot seventy-seven members and in proportion to that We hold up our share ot school activities. The outstanding event ot the lunior's was the Class Play. It was Big Hearted Herbert and was a great success. We have several promising basket- ball and football players. CContinued on page 625 -MI Page 21 1411-4 During the past few years, an elaborate system of fostering Basketball enthusiasm and spirit among the students in the school has been followed and this year the fruits of these years have been realized. Our team needs no added praise. lt has been praised and re-praised in the minds of everyone, cheered and re-cheered on the basketball floor, and nothing we could add here would add to its reputation and honor. its record is not so flourishing, but better than average: First place in the Roseville regional tournament. A victory over East Peoria in the Sectional Tournament was one of its greatest accomplishments. Manual overcame our team in the second round and so ended a glorious season. To this imposing array of first in the regional tournament, add individual vic- tories, seventeen, to individual defeats, eleven. This is one of the classiest teams Macomb has produced for some time. 'fig 3? . A of f FX, JL -T iw- ff nf 9' Q N 5 r i jg: -c-ri Page 22 14+ BASKET BALL The purpose of the National Forensic League is to stimulate interest in debate and oratory by offering definite and suitable recognition for successful participation in those activities. lts next purpose is to induce more students to enter these worthwhile activities. With a deiinite, tangible reward to work for it will follow that more students will enter tnese contests than there would if no recognition were offered. The realization of this pur- pose has been demonstrated by the number of chapters reporting two and even three times as many students trying out for forensic events. lts further purpose is to keep active the interest of the students who have taken part in debate and oratory and to urge them on to greater attainments. This is accomplished by awarding Degrees with special privileges. By always having new honors to earn the student will not be likely to cease his efforts as soon as member- ship and the key have been attained, but press on for further accomplishments. The National Forensic League does not interfere in any way with local forensic contests. Each Chapter is entirely free to ar- range its own debates and continue present relations with its neighboring schools and with its State association. The students of Macomb l-ligh School holding National Forensic honors are: Degree of Merit: Richard Cook Harold Morrow Hoyt Rawlings Marjorie Brittain Degree of Honor: lames Patterson Degree of Excellence: Madge Crone At the end of this school year there undoubtedly will be more students eligible for membership and advaiced degrees. -mf Page 23 NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE WINTER Old man Winter's ready to go, With his ice and wind and snowy Coasting, skating and winter joys Are what touch the hearts of boys. Christmas comes in the winter time With gifts and cards and words that rhymeg In February great birthdays come, And winds that make the fingers numb. But spring will come as spring must do, When flowers will bloom and skies turn blue. Winter's the happiest of the year, For Christmas comes with Christmas Cheer! -Ethel Murfin THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OF THIRTY-SIX We Sophomores of '36, A happy bunch but in a fix. The Seniors look at us with scorn: As if they wish we'd never been born, The problem is we'd like to prove, That they were also once disproved. But how to solve it we don't know: We're just as good as they are though. But this year will soon be o'erg Then we'll be sophomores no more. But in our Iunior year we'll not forget The Sophomore year at M. H. S. -Beunah Harry SOPHOMORE MUSES The Freshmen are so green they pine: The Seniors think they're at the top of the line: The Iuniors reply that they're ok But I'll take a Sophomore any day. The Senior struggles: the Iunior strives- The Freshmen worryp we enjoy our lives. I'll hate to be a Iunior or a Senior for it seems They've got work piled as high as the roof beams. I'm glad I'm through the Freshie class, I'm glad I'm sweet sixteen, For life begins when you're Sophomores- And in the midst of your teens. Whew! I'll be glad when school is through To me say, It's an awful bore, But I am thinking the same as you- I'm glad I've got two years more. -Irene Sturm -nf Page REFLECTION S Sometimes I think I know the thoughts of youth- I who speak my words carefully in a well- modulated tone. Then I pause and ask myself if I have felt words of beauty Come rushing to my lips Seeking utterance. If I remember having heard a silvery chime Strike at midnight, recalling some age-old memory A memory as fleeting as his smile, or a glance from his admiring eyes Telling me that I was beautiful and assuring me that I would always remain youngg If I have felt a feeling of hushed sacredness Steal over me, as a single drowsy bird softly called his mate, Then I, too, can feel young again. For as long as I can see beauty in a graceful willow tree Caressing a murmuring stream, I am young. But when I confine myself to a hum-drum existence Conversing exclusively of war, liquor, and the depression, When I cease to see the glorious beauty of some fire-lit room God! 'Twere better to send a storm Than let me live- A twisted, empty shell! -Madge Crone NATURE'S RAIMEN T The gown of Spring in filmy folds is madeg Billowing out and trimmed in pink and jade, Soft flowers and raindrops By heaven laid. The frock of Summer, bright with colors laid By rays of sunshine, beauty brightly made. Blue waters and white clouds In colors gay. The suit of Autumn, prettiest of all, Her colors of Indian Summer fall Around her like a gay blanket Of flaming fire. Dame Winter's cloak, the cold, yet warming white For ornament wears earrings of ice: Dark clouds, cold moon in the night Her only brooch. -Irene Chapman 2414+ A CARNIVAL Carnivals are the most interesting things in the world. There is an air of mystery and enchantment about a carnival that is found nowhere else. When you enter the gates your nostrils are assailed by an odor that is the mixture of everything from hot dogs to popcorn and pink cotton candy. There is the sound of the cal- liope, the happy shouts of people, and the ping from the shooting galleries. Your eyes are amazed at the multitude of colors and at the queer pictures that are painted on huge hang- ing canvasses. Of course you go on the Merry-go-round. As you climb upon a gray prancing horse with red and green diamonds in his bridle an exciting chill runs up and down your spine. After an extremely dizzy ride you decide that maybe the Ferris-wheel would be more fun. When you sit down in the seat it rocks back and frightens you so that you decide you don't want to ride after all. Before you can get out you have begun to move up and a trickling feeling seizes your poor abused spine again. After a few times around, however, all fear is gone and one can enjoy watching the motley, moving crowds below. The next enchanter of the evening is the fire-eater who puts huge flaming torches into his mouth. Slowly you pass from one side show to another until at last wearied of them your steps turn toward the Bunko, shooting, and fishing booths. After winning a kewpie doll with a rainbow colored fan, your feet remind you that they are very tired and wish to go home. With a last regretful look and sigh you view the noisy scene and with the music of the calliope still in your ears you turn toward home. LOVE SONG I see her in the moonlight Beside the silvery trees: I see her in the daylight Whispering to the breeze. I-ler song is like a dove, So quiet, so sweet and slow, Each time I hear it thoughts of love Upon me come and go. To me she is a fairy So sweet and so divine, But to her I am a lover Lost in thoughts sublime. You may know her as I do, And as I now foretell, You may someday sigh When you hear me reply 'Bout the outcome of the story I tell. -Luan Rost THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OF M. H. S. The Seniors think they're very smart Because they're near their goal, But just you waitg we Sophomores Will show them what we know. The Sophomore Class is very smart, And they don't study hard. But of course you can see that, If you look at certain cards. Let's seep there's the Freshman Class They are very green, I guess they don't know very much That surely can be seen. That leaves the luniors, does it not? They're hard to defeat, Even at that they're not so hot. They haven't got us beat. -Gene Quinn -Doris Heaton -arf Page 25 10 ' 'SOPHOMORES' ' We are sophomores everyone knows, Because everyone teases us so. Especially the juniors and seniors who are dears. But they laugh at us until they have tears, They don't think we're so hot, but we do them. But we just learned to take and show all of them. We are just sophomores, but all of us will wait. Until some day we'll be able to take the cake. -Alice Rose Brown UP TOWN Yesterday a bank of snow, Today a tiny riverlet flowsp Along the street, That's on the way, Up Town. Later on the flowers bloom, And by the way the lovers spoonp Along the park, That's on the way, Up Town. And in the fall the varied leaves, Makes gorgeous patterns to conceive, Along the walks, That's on the way, Up Town. -Eileen Fleming DESCRIPTION OF A FRESHMAN Their eyes are blue, Their color is green. They hardly look The age of fourteen. Their faces are wrinkled Their habits are queerg Do you wonder why After such a year. -Luan Carlile SUCCESS Success is what all strive for but few seemingly attain. For us of today there are certain things which govern us and upon which success rests. lf you would make good you must realize that it is the work that you do that counts- not the things you plan to do. The work you do must be done right if you wish to reach your goal or your utmost height. The world is constantly weighing each individual according to his words or deeds. By this means rnan's reputation is steadily determined. There is nothing that aids one so much as a good name for without it the most skilled are greatly handicapped and can never show their real value. Everyone that strives to get ahead is met by the challenge of defeat. There is one main difference between those that succeed and those who don't. Those who fail give up. Despair and failure only get in where perseverance and steady effort cease. ln the face of every obstacle keep striving ahead and don't give up and guit. Money is only a part of our compensation for our day's work but we also are given true happiness. True happiness is not in having but in doing, and the pathway of life is always easier for those who work hardest. lt should be remembered that no man's success ever becomes finished and complete, but that all can reach higher standards of well-doing by constantly doing all things well. -Gene Quinn -of Page 26 10- POETRY AND PROSE A thought wrought out in a prose version is often not so impressive as the same thought featured in a poem. Although a prose version on some point generally leaves no doubt, what- soever, about its meaning, it does not seem to be free from the mechanical rigidness which is more hidden in a poem. I believe most of us would sacrifice a little of the understanding about a point for a few chills up and down our backs. Thus, offhand, poetry seems preferable to prose. What is the reason for this preference? Let us take this theme, for example, and try to work out an explanation. Probably, and let's hope so, this theme will be approximately two hundred words in length. In regard to the article as a whole, we have much interest for it on the start. As we read along, isn't it possible that our interest is taken up by many words which we t:.ink are indispensable, but which could be done away with? On the other hand, poetry, with its terse, vigorous statements, seems to reflect our interest and to give us some in excess. So if we would simmer this article down it would be sweeter and would take less time to be eaten. If we would pass it through a lens it would burn a deeper wound. -Emro Zimkoski SENIORS I would I were a poet, And could make a decent rhyme, I wouldn't then be embarrassed At this particular time. If I could press a button, That would cause the words to flow Rythmetically and fluently With the meter thus and so. I can just imagine, How wonderful I'd be, I would rate a grade of A Instead of just a B. But I am a mere senior, Waiting for my fate, Doing the best I can, In hopes I graduate. -Rodney Christiansen PLAYING THE GAME There is an inscription on the wall in a certain gymnasium which reads When we come before the one great Scorer, it will make no difference to him if we have won or lost the game, but how we have played it. There is a world of truth in this statement. In a high school game we are glad if we win and disappointed if we lose. We never think about how the game was played. The opposing team may have used unfair tactics to win- but nevertheless they have the victory-so we ask ourselves why we do not do the same thing. Fair play and good sportsmanship go hand in hand. I would rather see a team lose every game and play squarely than to have them win every game by underhanded methods. If a player cheats in order to win he is less satisfied than if he had lost. There is a voice inside of him--his conscience-which will torment him if he does not play fair. A player who cheats in games will do the same in later life, causing much grief to himself as well as to other people. If you can play a game on the level, take a beating with good grace, and be a good sport in all that you undertake to do, you will certainly be graded high on the score card of Him who rules all destiny. --Betty Lou Aldredge -4:1 Tags 27 114+ ON BEING A SENIOR Upon looking back on the time when I was a mere tot of five, it seems as if I had been looking forward to the day when I would be a senior. When I wore bloomer dresses and bangs, I would stop playing dolls and see myself as a tall maiden with curly locks receiving a di- ploma. Fortunately my dream about receiving the diploma is about to come true, but about the rest, I refuse to comment. There are so many things I can say about being a senior, but to my readers they would seem too fantastical and wild. About two years ago I was talking to a boy about being a senior. At the time I was a sophomore and he was a freshman in college. What he said shall always stick in my memory. Eloise, he said, why don't you compare the student body of a school to a loaf of bread? You see, Eloise, when you are in the lower grades you are just a mere crumb, but when you are a senior you are a whole slice. At the time, being sort of inclined to giggle incessantly, I did just that, much to the poor boy's disgust. But since then, having gained a little in worldly knowledge, I realize that that is quite right. At last I am a whole slice of bread. And what a large slice I am trying to be. And why not? After all, I will be a senior only once and I might as well make the best of it. So hereafter, if I resort to any indecent practices to make myself noticed, you may know it is because I'm giddy at the thought of being a senior at last. Maybe I'm not the only girl Cor boyl who is half-silly. Reason! At this time of the year when birds begin to sing and the grass and flowers begin to appear anew: one can not al- ways keep his thoughts to history and English. The mere thought that he is a senior makes him think of things more human. This essay is getting to be quite lengthy, so in conclusion I'll put down my innermost thoughts. I'm sixteen, I'm a girl: I'm a seniorg it's spring, I have a new dress: I have full use of the family Fordg graduation is coming. What more could I expect? So please act accordingly. So what? -Elouise Newsome -af Page 28 I0- CALENDAR MARCH 4. Several boys running around the halls with brooms and mops. Why? 5. Now, Now, Rodney and Stanley, please don't go to the Academy. 9. We started on our 16-page newspaper today. 'It is the Guidance Issue. 10. The Senior girls are really going to town with a new mimeograph machine. 12. Debate with Bushnell. Sub-District speech completed. 13. Library party. Does Mr. Bradner like meat loaf! 15. Plans are going ahead tor the operetta. 16. The Seniors are diligently working on their term papers. 17. St. Patrick day. 18. About 15 Senior girls are burning midnight oily having to write their shorthand words. 19. 1t's a hard lite for the Seniors with term papers. 20. Very interesting was the talk by Mr. Duckett with his dog Scottie. 21. Sub-District contest held at Canton-We won first!! 22. It begins to look like rain. 23. Miss lackson will not be with us any more. ' 24. Tomorrow we have a big test of the Victorian age. 25. The Seniors are not having vacation just time to have a good time. 26. The selling ot annuals is not coming along so good. 27. Assembly talk by Mr. Pridey about Circus lite. 30. Spring Vacation starts today. APRIL Q R I 1. Frank Snyder, Francis Lescher, Duane Elliot, Richard Cook swept 3 L 3 S rooms and halls. S-' 0 . now! X XX 6. Back to school after spring vacation. 1 , 7. Lois and Paul Monroe left for New London, Wis. f fd 0 8. Champaign-One act play fails to place. ,..... , 10. Harold Morrow left for a better job. f X X 11. Plans are going forward for the operetta. X 6 X K 12. I. C. tlginks 1. P. is too good a singer for her. She plays opposite him in t e operetta. 7' 0 14. Martha and Lois M. also develop a fondness for poetry. 6 X 15. The Stenographic Club had a party. 4 16. Hey! Let me borrow your Exercise Book. T. Musslemen spoke this I mo 'ng. 1 f X J X . Sub-Sell Spring Dance: also quadrangular meet. X . Francis Sellers-whistler. I I f . Paul Revere Rides again tWayne Moore and Ream Snyderl! 1 X I . lunior Play Cast chosen. Title- Big Hearted Herbert. . County Music Festival-Morgan Gymnasium. W 4 WW! . County Declamation Contests. . County Track Meet. ' ' ' N Members of Contest play went to State Contest. 25. Carroll Duncan arrives at the ripe old age of 18 years. 27. 1.et's go to Lewistown-tour flat tires-tired thumbs and tired feet. A 28. Which room would you rather sweep? 29. We wonder why Lee Roy Simpson doesn't drive his model T-Could it be reckless driving? 30. Mrs. Nail starts clearing up the lower office. 31. A dozen M. H. S. boys joined the National Guard. MAY 1. Tip and Madge missed Staff Meeting. Miss Morris received a May basket. 2. Military Tract. 5. The band played at the Junior Olympics. 6. Tipton Thompson celebrated his 18th birthday. 7. No History Assignment. 8 9 17 18 19 20 21. Sub-Deb Mother's Tea. 22 23 24 25 . But-tests and tests in English. . Nine hours good rest and sleep at lean W's. slumber party. 10. New watches and other jewelry are making their appearance in school. 11. It was a big success--the Operetta. Term papers are all turned in! 12. More tests in English we're afraid. 13. Wally Reed and Glenn Baker signed up for old age pensions so they will be able to live happily after they are graduated from the old Alma Mater. 17. Vivian Vincent's Party. We had a swell time. 18. What will 1 have to get to pass? -Any Senior. 20. Cuts of lunior Class Play given today. Ruth Hunt celebrates her natal day. 21. Senior Exams Begin. 22. lunior Class Play. 23. lunior-Senior Prom. 24. Baccalaureate. 25. Class Day. 26. Senior Breakfast. 27. Commencement. 28. Well it's all over now. Good-bye Seniors. 29. Everyone is out ot school. So Long! IN MEMORY OF LEWIS ATKINSON OUR FRIEND AND CLASSMATE lt seems a sad reality That Death must claim the yo But you have reached a highe- With Angels you have sung. Have left this earth of misery, Qt sorrow, grief, and tears. While we must face it all ung r height Throughout the coming years. -Lua .mi Page 31 It-14-H n McWilliams THE SENIORS The Senior Class of 1936 under the capable leadership of our class presi- dent, Eugene Quinn, and advisers, has had a very profitable and successful year. We have plunged intowisvery ac- tivity with the greatest ofsertthusiasm and have made every 43tmgrplf'if0 suc- ceed Whether you loolg int Yagi, . bona' ciub, Debate c1uis,edOf5'efciub or on the athletic field you will. find the seniors leading in all activities. A , Throughout the four years of our en- joyable high school career, we have added a few new members in the place of those we have lost. The old and new members have worked in unison to make this year one of success. This spring we are loathe to leave the scene which has afforded us opportuni- ties for work and play these last four years. May our achievements inspire and stimulate others whom we have left behind. f Page 3 2 10-, 'DLA- Q 'X LENN IE Y 1-7414-ff-QL 6226 --+91 Page 33 IWW MARY ADAMS BETTY LOU ALDREDGE IACK AMERINE BEULAH MAE ANDERS MARIORIE ANDERS KENNETH ANDREWS EARL ARNOLD MADLYN ATEN LEWIS ATKINSON MARY CATHERINE BARNES ELEANOR BARRETT DALE BARRY PAULINE BECK BEULAH BOWES THOMAS BROWN BUTCHER REAH CARSON IRENE CHAPMAN I. wwf Page 34 144'- MILDRED CHAPMAN WILLARD CHAPMAN I UNE CHATTERTON EVELYN CHRISTENSON RODNEY CHRISTIANSEN WILMA CLEMENTS ELEANOR CONNELLY RICHARD COOK IVAN COCDPER EUGENE COWDERY MADGE CRCNE ERNEST CUNNINGHAM CLAIRE CURTIS ALMA DAN SART RAYMOND DELBRIDGE RALPH DONEY CARROLL DUNCAN PAULINA ELLIS .,, , 1 rf Page 35 14+- .ji I by 1' ,if IR PEARL EVANS STANLEY FISHER EILEEN PLEMING HAROLD FOWLER HAROLD FROWEIN IEAN FRYE IRENE GRANDT AUGUST GRUEL LOUIS HAGGERTY DARLYNE HALL CLARK HART ANNABEL HENDERSON ESIE HILLS FRANCIS HUGHBANKS RUTH HUNT VERNON HEATON HOWARD HELMS LAWRENCE HELMS I, Yi- , :Q Page 36 142'- NINA KEITHLEY DOROTHY KELLEY ETHEL KEIMER HARRIET KNAPPENBERGER EVERETT LOYD KUTCHER ROBERT LASHBROOK DONALD MCGINNIS LAURA FRANCES MCGRUDER LOZELL MCHATTON LUAN MCWILLIAMS IAMES MAGUIRE LOIS MONROE LAWRENCE MONTGOMERY DOROTHY MOORE WAYNE MOORE ETHEL MURFIN LOTS MURPHY FREDERICK MURPHY 'S if 1' yl . A HARRY NESTER ELOUISE NEWSOME DOROTHY NOEL GEORGE NOPER IAMES PATTERSON EUGENE OUINN MARY REXROAT NIE E QBTNSQN ' Q ROY ROBINSON - .1 rsf f 1 '27 Tw-- LUAN ROST MAXINE RUTH g V LOTS SCHISLER - HAZEL SCOTT M 57 BETTY ELL ASEEGER X LQROY SIMPSON RLAM SNYDE12 PAULINE SULLIVAN TIPTON THOMPSON 5-if Page 38 lk-4+ WTNONA THOMPSON IRENE TOLAND DOROTHY UTLEY VIQTOR VINCENT VIVIAN VINCENT WILMA VOGLER EARL WAYMACK .ff ESTHER WESTERVELT ELIZABETH WETZEL ELDON WICKLIN E HORACE WILLEY BETTY WOERLY DOROTHY WOOLAM FREDERICKA YEAST EMRO ZIMKOSKE LEE YOUNG if THE ANNUAL T Q STAFF W gp it l The one thought ot the Spider Web Statt ot i936 is to bring you an annual STENO- l GRAPHIC i The first meeting of the Stenographic Club, organized in 1934, was held on October 3, that will be treasured in years to come. You have helped us in making this bookg your activities and organizations are included in it, and your pictures comprise a part ot it. ln a word, this year book is Yours lf, in any measure, you value this annual and the time and ettort spent in constructing it, we will feel rewarded in tull measure tor our work. THE STAFF Harriet Knappenberger .Richard Cook Louis Wyne Emro Zimkoske . Bill O'Neil Art Editors .......... flames Patterson X Luan Post Betty Tou Aljredge Harry Nester .Stanley Fisher .Robert Hammond lune Chatterton Luan Mcwilliqims Betty Ellen Seeger Willard Chapman Fred Snyder .Robert Lashbrook Norman Davis Maxine Ruth Tipton Thompson Don McGinnis Editor ..,..,.. .,.. Calendar .... ...,. Asst Editor ......... ' Ass t .............,., Tunior Asst .....,.... Business Manager ..., Asst Business Mgr. . Sports Editor .....,... Asst Sports Editor.. . . l. Football .......,. 2. Basketball ..... 3. Track-Baseball. . Literary Editor ..,.,., Asst Literary Editor. . Dramatic Nrite-ups. . 'V 'Vernon Heaton Snapshot Editor ,..... Ass't Snapshot Editor. loke Editor .... ,.,.. Asst loke Editor .. . t . CLUB 3 Qi ts si Q: ,V 3. 31 K. i,, f 511 i. Qi Q: it 3. ,. Nil . AW.. . , ,- ,qmff f A ,Q ' ' - -e--' .An-r Ju -- The purpose of the club is to encourage and foster interest in shorthand and typing as well as to develop ability in these subjects. This type of club has become nation-wide being formed in schools throughout the United States and its possessions. During the meetings which are held twice a month, the members work for awards presented by the Gregg Publishing Company for skill in shorthand and typing. One meeting a month is devoted to the serious business ot the club, and the other is utilized by the program committee. Only members ot the second year commercial class are eligible tor membership. -arf Page 39 11+-M n BOYS' , i GLEE L CLUB The Girls' Cvlee Club, under the direction of Miss Helen Rothgeb, meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the last period of the day. At the be ginning of the year try-outs were held and the club has twenty-six members lrene Chapman is librarian and Evelyn Christenson is secretary. A select group, with singers from other schools in the country, sang at the teachers' institute held at the high school in February. The members were also in the operetta, An Qld Spanish Custom , the first to be presented in years sponsored by both the boys' and girls' glee clubs. The accompanist is Dorothy Noel. 0 W Y, ,Y The High School Boys' Cflee Club this year, larger than ever before, con- sists of twenty-four members. lt meets the sixth period, three times a week, and is under the excellent leadership of Mr. Bradner. The Glee Club has had a very eventful year. ln addition to having sung before the Assembly twice, the Club also sang with all the Glee Clubs in the county at the teachers' institute this Winter. The spring music Festival, com- posed of all Glee Clubs and mixed choruses of the county, was the next large program in which the Club appeared. This Festival was the first of its kind and proved to be very satisfactory. The Cflee Club supplied all of the male leads and chorus actors for the operetta which was given May ll. The whole Club enjoyed Working in the operetta and is hoping for another next year. Louie Wyne, the Club's pianist, was assisted by Dorothy Noel. Rodney Christiansen, the librarian, takes care of the Club's music. 4:41 Page 40 kv ff GIRLS GLEE CLUB The Mixed Chorus was organized this year under the leadership of Mr. Eric Bradner. This organization meets every Tuesday during activity period, with a membership of approximately fiftystwo members. Betty Zettle and Dorothy Noel have served as accompanists this year. The money derived from the members as dues was used to buy music. The Chorus made its debut before assembly, December 20. A party was held during one meeting in February. During the month of April the Chorus collaborated with both Glee Clubs in helping to make the operetta, An Old Spanish Custom, a complete success. The members of this organization feel that they have learned many new things about group singing as well as having enjoyed it. The whole group MIXED CHORUS THE OPERETTA hopes that the Chorus will go on from year to year. An operetta, An Old Spanish Custom, was presented as a new venture for the students of Macomb High School. The story took place in a valley in Southern California. lt was a romantic love story with the hero, Don lose, outs witting his conspirators and entirely defeating their trickery. lt was enjoyed by all present and plans are being made to present a similar operetta annually. CAST Maria Patrona .... Wilhelmina Day. .. Silas Day ....,..., Maggie Murphy.. . State Police Officer.. .. . . .Eugene Smothers Don lose Ramon Rivera ,... Tames Patterson Patrick Murphy ,.,., .... E llis Leighty Katherine Darling ,........ Betty June Zettle Beatrice Thorne ...., .,.. A lleyne Mullen Stanley Darling. ..,. .,.. E ugene Quinn . . . .Virginia Icenogle Irene Chapman Robert Pollock Winnette lones Willard Chapman Chinaman, .,.. ........, . These characters were assisted by a singing chorus and several dancing choruses. wwf Page 41 14+- TRACK l The track season was officially opened the week before spring vacation and carried through to the District meet which was held on May 9. The team engaged in six meets. The first meet was a triangular meet held at the local field between Ma- comb, Blandinsville, ani Goodhope, this was taken by our team with com- parative ease. A The next meet was a guadrangular meet held at Havana with Macomb JUNIOR CLASS PLAY ,gi Na' . Y ' ,hx yff of ,fx J .231 , Xi J L, fContinued on page 625 The Tunior Class Play, Big Hearted Herbert, was given on May 22 at the lunior High Auditorium before a large crowd. Miss Marjorie Brittain, the director of the play, produced one of the best and funniest comedies ever given by a Tunior Class. The tale is woven around the Kalness home, where Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kalness and their three live. Mr. Kalness is a grouchy, mad appearing father who runs the Kalness family until his wife, Elizabeth, makes things turn out in a very interesting way. Herbert Kalness-Thomas Kelly Elizabeth Kalness-Marjorie Bowers Robert Kalness-Louis Wyne lunior Kalriess-William O'Neil, lr. Alice Kalness-Mary Lou Seeger Martha-Martha lane Shields lim Lawrence-Robert Hammond THE CAST -arf Page Amy Lawrency-lean Wetherhold Mr. Goodrich-Elmer Barrett Mr. Goodrich-Barbara Wilson Andrew Goodrich--lohn Roark Mr. Havens-Lyndorf Grate Mrs. Havens-Marjorie Swigart 42 11+- THE HI-Y CLUB The newly organized Hi-Y Club of Macomb High School had its first meeting in the high school library March 26, 1936. Mr. H. R. Baker, District Y. M. C. A. secretary, was present and gave a talk on the pur- pose and ideals of the Hi-Y, which is a branch of the Y. M. C. A. ln the following meetings a constitution was adopted and officers were elected: President-Lozelle McHatton Secretary--Louis Arterburn Treasurer-lohn Roark Vice-Pres.-loe Hemp Since it is so near vacation the club cannot do much until next fall, but in the meantime arrangements are being made to get some interesting speakers, and some interesting pro- grams are expected. Mr. C. A. Ekstrand and Mr. S. M. Bishop of the high school faculty are the club advisors, assisted by Macomb business men. TEST DAY A Your 1 teacher tells you that tomorrow you may expect a test and wants to know if there are any questions. Everyone looks at everyone else with a puzzled look on his face as if he wanted to say, Why, what does he think he's doing giving us a test the day after' the school party. By the time I get dressed for the dance there won't be time to study. Guess l'll have to study the period before the test. Then a snapping of fingers is heard and the hubbub is on. One may be heard to remark, I know that statement is true because it says so in the book. Well, you just look in the book and see if it isn't wrong. This continues for the rest of the period until the bell. Then the classroom flocks out wondering just how they are going to pass that hard test tomorrow. The next day looms around and it seems that everyone just can't seem to keep his eyes open. You go into the study hall before your --- class and determine to study. You then notice that the new boy has been moved by you. Well of all the breaks. Now l'll get acquainted. You and the boy start talking like a steam engine going down hill when a loud, thunderous voice is heard and you jump nearly out of your seat. Well, P- and M-l do you happen to realize the bell has rung? The twittering of the study hall is heard and you can feel your face slowly turning red. So for the rest of the period you devote yourself to your test. The next period comes around. You go into the class-room with a sinking sensation. You open your book again and study like fury. Then the bell rings and everything is quiet. The teacher gives the lesson for the next day and calmly announces that there is to be no test today because he didn't have time to make one out, but that there will be one tomorrow. You breathe a sigh of relief and then you happen to remember that you will have to go through the same torture tomorrow. -Lois Monroe -of Page 43 1-41- FANCIES It was evening. A drizzling rain was falling upon the slick pavement. Down the wide avenue a long shiny car pulled up in front of a spacious house made of stucco. The door opened and out stepped two men, both of whom were dressed well in dinner clothes. They were both elderly. Mr. Russel, the shorter of the two, said, Won't you go to the opera with me tonight, lohn? Madame Butterfly is to be presented. You are a lover of good music I know. Sorry Bill, but nothing under the sun could drive me out of the house tonight. In answer to the other man's questioning look he hastened to explain. You probably wouldn't understand, Bill, but tonight is March 3, a night that to me is very sacred. Then, in a low dreamy voice, he added: !'Thirty years ago tonight I spent the happiest moments of my life-with the girl I loved. A beautiful girl--blonde-slight-beautiful.'' Then with a deep sigh he added. The next day she died-a tragic death-don't ask me to explain it! Now do you understand? Bill Russel hastily pressed his friend's hand and climbed into the car. With a wave of the hand he drove off. lohn Hawthorne mounted the steps that led to his house as one in a daze. Taking off his wraps he walked into his study murmuring in a low voice, Beautiful--my Becky-Oh God, that I could have you back! Then he straightened his shoulders, walked over to the easy chair by the fireplace, and sat down to read the newspaper. For a long time everything was silent save only for the slight rustle of paper as the old man turned the pages. The old clock monotonously ticked off the minutes, one by one. The soft red light from the fireplace shed its glow upon the velvet chair in which the old man sat. It played upon the silvery hair, the hgimorous lines about his mouth, the tired lines about his eyes that were now gently close . Slowly the door to the study opened and the figure of a beautiful girl glided softly in. She was dressed in the sheerest of white fabrics. The light from the fire played and sparkled on her golden hair making her look as if there were a halo around her head. Her skin was fair and her cheeks looked like spring roses. She glided quietly in and closed the door behind her. So gentle were her movements that it seemed as if she were floating instead of walking all around the study-her white hands touching and caressing everything on the desk, the table, and the bookcase. She floated, pausing at last beside the old man's chair. She looked lovingly at him for a long moment, then she bent over and kissed him. G-ood Heavens! Why doesn't he wake? See! she is gliding toward the door. All is silent save the ticking of the clock. Becky! dear, dear, Becky! Suddenly the old man springs up with outstretched arms. But it is too late. The door is closed and she is gone. With a despairing cry he sinks back in his chair and buries his face in his hands. Dear Lord! Help me to forget! Slowly the old eyes close once more, the white head sinks back, and the firelight again plays upon the silvery hair. -Luan McWilliams SPREADING THE NEWS Oh-you should have heard what Mary said to me last period. No, I can't tell you, she told me not to. I guess I shouldn't have said anything about it. Oh, no-she'd just kill me if I told you. Somebody told her and she wasn't even supposed to tell but she said she would being as I was a good friend of hers. Sure, I trust you, but-well, don't tell a soul. Will you promise? Well-she said that-buzz buzz. Have you ever said anything like that? Or heard anyone else say something of that nature? If not, you either haven't any friends dear enough to tell you something confiden- tial or you are deaf to gossip, for that very speech is made many times a day. Gossip is one of the spices of life. Without it, what would the fiar sex talk about? It is impossible lor two feminine persons to get together and talk-even for a half hour without that taniliar have you heard? It doesn't matter whether or not they are hurting some- one's feelings, or reputatien. lt might not be so bad if they would repeat their stories word for word, but each person must tell it a little better than the person who told her. Gossip is the cruelest weapon of mankind. Next time someone says to you Have you heard? just say Sure and forget it. -Irene Chapman -nf.Page 44 10- SENIGR CLASS PROPHECY The car slid to a stop and Pauline Sullivan's thumb stopped waving frantically as she strolled over and stepped into the front seat of the maroon colored Deusenberg. Imagine the surprise of Pauline, who was world's champion hitch hiker, to see chauffering the Dusen- berg her old flame, Everett Loyd Kutcher. Riding blithely along and chattering about their old friends of Macomb High School they come to a stop at the sight of a queer figure attired in blue denim jacket and trousers, literally wallowing in watermelons. To their amazement it proved to be James Patterson who was using his wonderful powers of oratory to further a long-charished ambition of becoming champion collector of watermelon seeds. Assisting him at purloining the seeds from the watermelons was Pauline Beck, attired in a slinky satin gown, designed by Dorothy Kelly, formerly of Macomb High but now very well known in the designing circles of Paris and London. Always glad to do something for a lady, E. L. Kutcher was only too glad to take Pauline to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel where she was to meet a group of artist friends. Arriving at the hotel, E. L. Kutcher and Pauline S. galloped gallantly up the steps with Pauline B. for among the artists were some of their old M. H. S. cronies. In the lobby of the hotel they were accosted by an interesting expanse of white shirt fronts above which gleamed the chubby countenance of Victor Vincent. Gaily he greeted them and escorted them to a table in the corner. Then out onto the dance floor stepped a person whom they recognized as Ralph Doney. Raising his hand for silence, the master of ceremonies announced the first number of the amateur hour, a weekly feature of the hotel. The orchestra leader, Eugene Quinn, raised his baton and on to the polished dance floor swept Donald McGinnis and Ethel Murfin in a fascinating rhumba, ln the burst of applause that followed their rhumba, a waiter passing between tables dropped a soup tureen upon the gleaming shoulders of Frances Hughbanks, a professional model of modernistic gowns. Frances was with her big butter and egg man, Richard Cook and when the two recognized the waiter as Harold Frowein, the soup tureen was forgotten in the reunion that followed. Looking around the dance floor they recognized more old friends. There was Lennie Butcher, in New York for a cattle show where his lersey Cow took first prize, and with him was Harriet Knappenberger. August Gruel and Louis Haggerty were gliding about polishing a corner of the dance floor for the next amateur act which proved to be two elderly old ladies CMadge Crone and lune Chattertonl who had emerged from the retirement of their Park Avenue Penthouse to demonstrate their husband-calling ability. The gals got the gong and gave way to Claire Curtis and Raymond Delbridge who demonstrated their new invention, a machineless motor. At this time the delicious dinner concocted by the famous chef, Ivan Cooper, was served and Tom Brown and Kenneth Andrews, attending a Fuller Brush convention at the hotel, imbibed freely of pheasants feet and pig knuckles. The floor show continues, looking like a meeting of High School alumni, for on the front row of the bachelors' chorus were lack Amerine, Earl Arnold, Rodney Chris- tianson, Ernest Cunningham, Carrol Duncan, Stanley Fisher, Harold Fowler, Clark Hart, Robert Lashbrook, lames Maguire, and Lawrence Montgomery. The Bachelors' Chorus retired and onto the floor danced a bevy of beautiful girls in blue. Among them were Mary Adams, Beaulah Anders, Nina Keithley, Marjorie Anders, Mildred Chapman, Beaulah Bowes, Wilma Clements, Eleanor Connelly, Irene Chapman, Reah Carson, Alma Dansart, Pauline Ellis, and Irene Grandt. The sophisticates, a group of New York's most alluring -nf Page 45 1+ debutantes Clvlaxine Ruth, Betty Ellen Seeger, Betty Lou Aldredge, and Annabel Hendersonl entered and were ushered to their reserved table by LeRoy Simpson, Ream Snyder, George Noper, and Harry Nester who were the town's most famous gigoloes. The lights were dimmed and a silver spot light played upon the dancing figures of Howard and Lawrence Helms, brother dance-team of New York, as they glided into the entrancing steps of their famous barrel bucket dance. Tipton Thompson fsecond Robert Taylorl and Wayne Moore Csecond Wallace Beeryl entered the hotel with the season's most glamorous actresses, Mary Cathrine Barnes, Eleanor Barrett, Evelyn Christenson, and Essie Mae Hills. Five of the All-American All-International football squad arrived-Earl Waymack, Eldon Wickline, Horace Willey, Lee Young, and Emro Zimkoiske. Pearl Evans, Eileen Fleming, Darlyne Hall, and Ruth Hunt appeared from the kitchen where they were washing dishes to see the next amateur act which consisted of Dorothy Moore, Louella McDermiot, Luan McWilliams, and Lois Murphy on a rendition ot the fam- ous song, Hop, Skips, and Hobble, written by Eloise Newsome and Dorothy Noel and pop- ulartized by the Tunetul, Twinkling, Twittering Twerps CMary Rexroat, Bernice Robinson, Dorothy Utley, Lois Schisler, Winona Thompson, and Irene Tolandl. Next was Luan Rost drawing her famous Face on the Barroom Floor accompanied by Fredericka Yeast play- ing the bazooka. Vivacious Vivian Vincent announced her troup of Battling, Blithering, Blooming Beauties CWilma Vogler, Ester Westervelt, Elizabeth Wetzel, Betty Woerly, and Dorothy Woolaml. As the last Battling, Blithering, Blooming Beauty danced oft the floor, Pauline Sullivan and Everett Loyd Kutcher returned to their Deusenberg. ii' I -of Page 46 10- THE SENIOR ALPHABET A is for Arnold, a reticent lad, A is also for Aldredge, who isn't so bad. B is for Brown, a football hero, When he plays, the score is never zero. C is for Crone with plenty of pep, And also for Cooper, at football adept. D is for Delbridge, the ladies' man Who gets out of work whenever he can E is for Evans, a senior demure, Who believes in her motto, Slow but sure. F is for Fleming, transfer from Acad. She and lean fight but never get mad. G is for Grandi who's attracted by curls, G stands for Gruel and also for girls. H is for Henderson, a popular lass Who is the redhead of our Senior class. I is for in-between-we'll now take a rest, J is for something the seniors call jest. K is for Knappenberger, who is determined to go, To Urbana, where things aren't so slow. L stands for one whom everyone knows The name? Always Lashbrook wherever he goes. ' M is for Mol-latton, called Smokey loe, We lost a good girl, named Lois Monroe. N is for Nester, an erratic fellow, And also for Noper, who has freckles of yellow. For O's we find none So to the P's we must run. P is for Patterson, a walking Thesaurus With his eriditiong he likes to awe us. O is for Quinn, a reliable chap, At his marvelous work, we all should clap. R is for Ruth, often called Mike, And also for Rost, whom everyone likes. S is for Seeger, who brings home the A's And who found out that skipping just doesn't pay. T is for Thompson, you all know him well. Why he likes B'Ville we all can tell. U is for Utley, who dances, you know And you'll see her dancing wherever you go. V is for Vivian, whom Ralph takes around And also for Vincent who's high from the ground. W is for Wickline who in basketball saved our life, And also for Woolam, who may soon be a wife. Y is for Young, the man-about-town, Also for Yeast, never known to frown. Z is for Zimkoiske, who's alwyas on time. With Zimmie's name, we'll end this rhyme. -Fredericka Yeast -arf Page 47 140+- A SCOTCH TRADEGY Oh Hark ye! the bells on the clear summer air, They're ringing their song of the deepest despair. For here in the village at Wee Kirk O Mae, My sweet bonnie Heather was buried today. 'Twas twa months ago since we plighted our troth Beneath the big tree that stands there on the sloth All blushing and bonnie she promised to be My bride, on the morrow to hasten wi' me. But Fate quick enough took the matter in hand, . Nor did I e'er see my Heather again. To tell all that happened would take much too long. So now I'll conclude my poor little song. -Luan McWilliams THE POET by Betty E. Seeger Have you ever had to write a poem? I'd say they were the bunk! Iust so much school paper to waste, That fianlly fills up with junk. I said I couldn't write a poem But teacher said Nay-nay, You'll write a poem, my sweet young thing, Or you'll stay in today! So I cudgeled my brains for an hour or so, On subjects far and near, But all I could think was how bad it was, And the weather looked quite drear. I decided to write about spring then But gave that up, to pen A few wild words about a sunset, And with it a shady glen. But she didn't care for my sunset, Or even my shady glen, So I fully resolved that very day To never try writing again! -nf Page PUSSY WILLOWS Long ere King Winter stays his icy hand, Andkylvhile the wind is yet both sharp and co , They shyly peep from out their waxy coats, And, unafraid, their furry buds unfold. And strange it is, I think, this silv'ry gray Bit of soft fluff, so tender new and young, Should brave the terror of the icy blast, And bloom to give us hope that spring will come. No greater mission can there be than this- Man fills no greater place, do what he may: To press ahead when all is strange and cold, And bring fresh courage to a world so gray. -Ruth Hunt WOODLAND MOON Gently in the blue night swinging, In the seas of sky low floating, Hushing all with peaceful splendor, Lulls the moon the forest people On the woodland green to sleepingg Over all with silver pallet, Over all with silent softness Drop and settle moonbeams graceful Drops the silver orb in silence O'er the silent wood the blessing Of the moonlight, soft caressing Form of fawn and gauzy cobweb, Cov'ring moon, with rays illuming Sheen of softest silk pervading Glows, reflects in airy substance Wing of fairy waving scarcely Wind enough to fill the cobweb, Like a sail in moonlight moving: Cobweb effervescent glowing In the moonlight silent splendor. -Iames Patterson THE MOON Oh Beautiful moon, so silent and slow, Gliding across the sky, Where do you go at night all alone Way up there so high? I'm sorry-I forgot, you're not alone, There's the stars and the clouds so dear, But tell me, old moon, where is your home, For that's something I'm longing to hear. If you could but speak in my language Why then, it'd be simple for you to tell Where you come from and go In rain or in snow, And the beauty you cast by your spell. -Dorothy Moore 4810- REFLECTIONS Alone, I sit by my window, One star is in the sky And seeing it, I wonder If it is as lonely as I. Two days have passed since you left me Since we pledged our undying love. I pray that you'll never change, my dear, I pray-to the heavens above. I want you to be like a solid rock In your love and devotion for me- Not as a vane tossed by the wind- Not as a storm-racked sea. But if you should ever waver I wouldn't know what to do I might step quietly out of the way- Would that show my love for you? I think I would fight for you, darling, And then if you cast me aside, I would have the satisfaction Of knowing that I had tried. -Betty Lou Aldredge SPRING When springtime comes again this year, And birds and flowers first appear, The meadows bloom again with flowers, And little birds on every bower. Sing, Spring is here. When boys and girls begin to sing, Their books they give a merry fling, . And search for flowers in the woods, And all are quite in jolly moods 'Cause it is Spring. The boys and girls who go to school, Do not obey the golden rule, But yawn and sleep the whole day through, And long to see flowers and birds so new. Spring is a jewel. So Spring will come again this year, And with it comes good times and cheery When everyone will walk around, His feet just barely touching ground, For Spring will soon appear. -Stanley Fisher AIREDALE BLUES I might have been a Boston bull, With turned up nose and face so full, I might have been, but sad to say My face was made the Airedale way. I've got those Airedale blues, I've got that hobo look, All the dogs in dog town Mistake me for a crook. I've got those Airedale blues, l'd rather be a hound, With big spots on my side And long ears hanging down. I might have been a big police, With wolf-like stride-and face discreet, I might have had a great big frame Except that Airedale is my name. I might have been a Newfoundland, And lend to man a helping hand, Instead I tussle with a bone And look as if I had no home. -Lois Schisler MY WONDERIN G MIND Oh where is my wondering mind tonight Go search for it if you will For somehow or other it's taken flight And I'm helplessly sitting here still. I have lessons to get and it's growing late But here I am drifting away Not knowing or daring to think of my fate Or excuses I'll give the next day. lust hoping for sunshine tomorrow And that the wanderer soon will return. It will save me a great deal of sorrow For, oh how it makes my heart yearn. The fourth six weeks are ending And all of my tests are due Here all of my time I'm spending Asking you, what can I do. If anyone finds the wanderer and Returns it safely to me I will love the guilty creature For I'm needing it badly you see. -Pearl Evans -of Page 49 10- '..1 W 'L . 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Pubhshers of THE MACOMB DAILY JOURNAL Zahren Clothing Store -af Page 56 ya' SCRIPPS-RENO CO. 30 YEARS IN MACOMB Always Good Merchand1se Comphments of Ga11oway's Bakery West S1de of Square Macomb I11 no1s DUDMAN PRINTERY MQDONOUGI-I COUNTY S BEST PRINTING PLANT Good prmtmq IS not our Motto It s our Busmess Phone 340 South S1de of Park The Wyne Dry Goods Co LADIES READY TO WEAR RUGS DRAPERIES CARPETS 1 - o n 1 , 4 , . u . . . I . 11 Q I I HIPQ Sw- ALEXANDRIA BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP Phone IYOL West Sxde of Square Macomb Ill nozs CLOTHING DIC NC SQI1 FURNISHINGS Sd MACOMB lL.LlNOIS Flack Bldg Phone 25 WATSON FARM SERVICE LCDAN REAL ESTATE 81 INSURANCE BQNDS Macomb Ill1no1s Comphments from r James H Barclay Dr Ben D Jenlnns J C McM1llan Dr S R Russell Dr K C Worrell Dr D H Gregg Dr. G. E. Knappenberger McCOURT VOLKER BROWN DODGE PLYMOUTH . , i . 'E Turenhg-nine Eas! ie Square 5 S Dr. . . ' . . . -arf Page 58 140'- LADY FUNERAL HOME AMBULAN CE SERVICE 310 E. Carroll Macomb, Illinois Phone 80 JOHN G. PATTON REAL ESTATE-INSURANCE CHARLES HANAN Genume whlte pme drop sIdInq LOUISIGHG red Cypress Cthe wood elemall B and Better edge gram yellow pme flocrmq Umversal Atlas Cement All lmes of bwlclmq mateual Compllments of MAIDRITE SANDWICH SHOP 221 East Jackson St Macomb I1l1no1s Half Block East of Court House Square Ralph B Purdum Insurance Agency INSURE WITH US FOR SAFETY AND SERVICE 215 East Jackson Street Macomb I111no1s NORTON INSURANCE AGENCY M X EXPERT INSURANCE ' :'ee22 'L ' Ere Tornado RIeIe C. eee Lleblmy end Automobmle Q NCTARY PUBLIC New Meeeme Temple known as Su1te 4 Gamage Bldg Phone 98 I , e e I I I 1 1 S ' .-59.5 f ,,,, -w x , H? o -QI.. - 0 ' A . - I . . . . o?T ' 1 1 1 1 WAICI IIT! n e , - -'uf Page 5910s Shorty s Shoe Shop 206N fm. f y tt sf THE MINER BOOK STORE S th S d f Sq FOR ANYTHING YOU WANT IN BOOKS AND STATIONERY KING FISHS PALACE MACOMB FRUIT CO b I11 C I Chandler s Grocery I BROWN LYNCH SCOTT CO DUNSWORTH BOOK STORE Northwest Corner of Square 5 or a a e e . ou i e o uare Compliments of l L C. Perry, Prop. 214 North Lafayette St Macom , inois cmp iments of 9 Comp iments of T If HERTENSTEIN LOAN CO Co pl ments of Breedlng s Bakery Thompson Andrews Agency INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Pho e 2 Macomb Ill no I11 no s Theat Bldg KLINES Department Store Style Headq a t s t ge t EVERYTHING READY TO WEAR Slusher Battery and Electrlc SQPVICS Herbert Clothmg Store EVERYTHING IN CLOTHING I m 1 0 5 n , i is i i re J u r er for he Youn rSe U 0 I ,QP 6114 LAMOINE MOTOR CO oLDsMoB1LE and e M c TRUCKS 1009 E Jackson St Phone 1060K CChetJ Yeast and CFFGDCISD Applegate THE FRESHMAN ln September we Freshmen entered M H S and began our htgh school careers wlth hrgh hopes and amb1t1ons Even though we are usually thought of as an ummportant class ours has been splendxdly represented 1n the dlfferent school dCt1V1t16S Many freshmen were out for football and basketball whlle others chose dramahcs and some mus1c 1n the glee clubs and band Although we are but a beglnnmg class we feel we are dlstmglushed members and add much to the sp1r1t of the school When we have completed the remalnlng three years we hope we wxll have left a reputat1on as one of the best classes ever to graduate from Macomb H1gh School SOPHOMORES When the school year of 1936 comes to an end the freshmen of today w1ll be our sopho mores of tomorrow It w1ll be hard for us of the sophomore class of 36 to thmk of another class taking our place as we have found great enloyment ln our class rooms and outsxde act1v1t1es The Sophs are well represented m all school actlvltxes bemg espectally proud of our part IH the basketball and football teams There are a number of our boys who have taken a deep 1nter est 1n these two clubs and have made a great success of lt Who are we speakmg of? None other than Robert Owens Wendell Wllhams Ralph Ketmer lack George and Owen Iones We are very proud that they are members of our class and they w1ll undoubtedly make up a large percentage of our future teams St1ll another act1v1ty wh1ch deserves cred1t IS the debate teams under the supervxslon of Mr Rawlmgs These are partly composed of sophomore the foremost bexng Helen Loulse Snyder Glee Clubs and School Band all of whtch have members from our sophomore class So dear sophomores as the years pass by we can proudly look back upon the sophomores of 36 and say That year was the outstandmg year of my lxfe THE JUNIORS Thls class IS gomg to be an excellent Semor Class next year Although the Fresh1es thmk they re the only people IU the whole school the Sophs go around school w1th the1r heads so h1gh ID the a1r that It IS but a wonder that the1r heads don t drop off The Senxors try to act d1gn1f1ed but only barely suc ceed ID lt But the Tumors are all rlght the Tumors' lt seems that the Senlors are lookmg forward to the1r annual prom Wlfh the Tumors The lunlors are also loolung forward to It and we hope that they w1ll enloy It lunlor Qfflcers Presldent Tohn Loos VICG Presldent W1ll1am O Nell Secretary lune Mullen Treasurer Mary Lou Seeger Comphments of STOCKER and SON Fred Bookeriand Winette lonesg not to mention Vagabond, Sub-Ded, G. A. A., Boys and Girls: OPTOMETRISTS IEWELERS -of Page 62 jar DAVIS CLEANERS CLEANING PRESSING ' 'Everything's Jake' ' DODSWORTH'S FUNERAL SERVICE Phone 12 Macomb S E1rSt Funeral Home MACOMB MOTOR COMPANY SALES SERVICE FORD Macomb I111no1s The Car w1thout a DTICG class I . - u i yy . . ll wwf Page 6310+- THE PERFECT CRIME He was glad he'd done it. Not one feeling of regret that he'd committed a murder came over Sam Carson as he ate his dinner. He chuckled to himself as he thought of how he'd hidden the money. No one could possibly find it he thought, smiling. Then the smile left his face at the thought of how horribly Old Phineas had screamed when he'd jabbed the knife in him. Somehow he hadn't expected that scream. But Phineas had had it coming to him! For twelve long years he'd kept Sam at the same old job of bookkeeping, with never a raise in salary and never a holiday except Sundays and Christmas and New Year's Day. For twelve years Sam had hated the miserly old bach- elor, but just when the idea to murder Phineas came to him he couldn't say. He'd had it for a long time and when Phineas refused to give him the Saturday afternoon off that he'd wanted, the idea became a definite plan. For months Sam planned the crime. T-le'd wait until just the right time-the night that Phineas collected the money that was due on the mortgage he held--then he'd go to Phineas' room-dark, dismal, dirty rooms they were-he'd slip in, jab the so-carefully sharpened knife into Phineas' breast, take the money and go. He knew just where Phineas kept the money he hoarded. Hadn't he taken special pains to be kind and courteous to Phineas in front of people, and hadn't he told everyone how much he admired and respected his employer? Phineas was old. l-le had no strength. l-Te'd be easy to over- power. lt had hapened just as Sam planned it-all but the scream! That had frightened him so, he'd left his knife. But he got the money! And now as he sat eating his fine dinner he felt no spark of pity for Phineas. l-lis only regret was for the knife he'd left behind. Other- wise, the crime was perfect. lust then the guard brought in his desert--cake and ice cream-just as Sam had re- quested. They feed you well in the death house! -T une Chatterton TRACK CONTINUED Havana, Beardstown and Lewistown competing. Macomb finished third behind the winner-Beardstown, and 1-lavana. The county meet was held April 24 at the W. I. S. T. C. field. Our boys tried hard and were rewarded with second place in the meet. Medals were given to winners of first, second and third places, while those getting fourth or fifth place received ribbons. The following boys received medals: R. Cooper, C. Doran, R. Snyder, N. Davis, D. Stanley, Gr. Winters and T. Brown. The next meets attended by the team were the Spoon River Valley Con- ference meet, the Military Tract and the District meet. 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