Manlius High School - Mirror Devil Yearbook (Manlius, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1926 volume:

“QTie Alarm” Student Annual -OF THE- Manlius Tomnsliip High Sciiool PUBLISHED BY The Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty six Uol. 1U. Ex-Libris Foreword DEAR READERS, we are sure you will agree, that some little thing in which to retain old memories of days pleasantly spent, as well as those unpleasantly spent in previous years, may be considered a great treasure, indeed. Therefore we, the Senior Class, have chosen for this great treasure, the annual, which we most assuredly hope will contain words of cheer bringing happy moments and joyful hours to you, as well as, to us in future years. Henry Raabe, Burt Miller, M. L. McKune, Charles Hewitt, Howard Alpaugh. The Board Who are these men, and why are they seated around the table with papers laying on the table before them and pencil and pen in hand? These men, we are proud to say, are those, who have provided for and have made possible the maintenance of this High School. They have assisted us so materially in securing our high school education, have co-operated with us in all school activities and have encouraged our successful high school career, by giving their precious time toward such a cause as this. Such work as these men—The Board—do for the school, is worthy of the greatest praise, appreciation, and thanks in our behalf. cfhe Alarm Dedication AS A SYMBOL of appreciation, to our parents, who have made innumerable sacrifices for our benefit, who have shown sympathetic interest in all the enterprises undertaken by the Class, and who have patiently and willingly carried the burdens which fell to their lot during our four years of High School life, we, the Seniors f ‘26, respectfully dedicate this fourth volume of the Alarm. Page Six CThe Alarm Page Seven Cfhe Alarm MR. L. E. PERRY Bethany College, A. B. Columbia University, M. A. Principal Economics American History French Civics Pngc Eight CThe Alarm MISS MARIE BARR Tarkio College, Missouri; A. B. English Latin MISS VERA MITCHELL Penn College, Iowa; A. B. English Domestic Science MISS ANNA McMORRIS Monmouth College, B. S. History Mathematics Library Page XIn CThe Alarm I'UK Ton sCThe Alarm a La Faculti f ANLIUS HIGH SCHOOL is proud of its group of students because of I I their brilliancy and high standard of grades; but How did they get I that way? There is but one answer—through the instruction, leading and guiding of our wonderful faculty. It is said that a river can rise no higher than its source, but surely, these rivers have a high source. With the exception of two teachers (Miss Williams and Miss Fields) we have the same faculty as last year. We still have the former in an indirect way for she is the main manager of one of our instructors. The two who take their places are Miss Mitchell and Miss Barr. Miss Mitchell exposes us to English and she will insist on making us study Shakespeare. She is also the domestic science teacher—which fact suggests a good chance for some young man in the community. Miss Barr teaches Freshmen English, Latin 1 and II and Ancient History. She, together with Miss Mitchell, has charge of the literary societies and under their guidance the quality of our programs is gradually improving. Miss McMorris teaches all the mathematics except bookkeeping. She also teaches Medieval and Modern History. To her it is that we owe the progress of our library. She has kept it well organized and well managed, and has made it a valuable asset of the school. The next in line is Mr. Anderson. He is an especial terror to the Seniors for he exposes them to the terrible tortures of bookkeeping. He is also the instructor for physics and general science. Another field in which he is successful is athletics; he has now been with the boys two years as their coach. Mr. Newburn is a member of the faculty who has been an especial aid to the Seniors. He is the one who has made possible the publishing of this wonderful book of memories. He has helped us in all our work on the annual and to him, we, the Seniors owe a great debt of appreciation. Also, because of him, we expect that this will be an even greater farming community than it is now, inhabited by scientific farmers, for he is the teacher of agriculture and farm mechanics. Last, but by no means least, is our principal and class advisor, Mr. Perry. We have had the pleasure of his help and advice during all the four years of our high school life. He has helped us in all we undertook to do and, in later years each member of the class of ’26 will surely remember him with a thankful heart. Besides being principal he teaches Civics, Economics and French II. As the years pass on all happenings of the past come back to us as pleasant memories and the Senior Class of this year will always think of their high school teachers with a feeling of pleasure and gratitude. We leave the school with the hope that classes that follow may be as fortunate as we have been in being under the leadership of capable teachers. Pago Eleven Cfhe Alarm ALUMNI BASKETBALL TEAM Bernal Hayes, Manager Roy Hewitt Virden Caskey Arnold Draper, Alvin Glafka, Mervin Glafka, Norman Miller ALUMNAE BASKET BALL TEAM SCORES. Manlius Alumnae .........29 Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Manlius Alumnae Bureau All-Stars ........ 9 Annawan ................ 9 Bureau All-Stars .......22 Buda ..................16 Bureau All-Stars .......I 5 Bureau Co. All-Stars...29 Tampico ................ 9 Sterling Coaches ........21 LaMoille ................ 8 Geneseo ................5 1 . LaMoille ............... 4 Annawan ................1 4 Bureau ................. 9 Tampico ................13 15 13 24 20 49 1 1 22 33 17 33 .37 .28 29 Games Played, 14; Games Won 12. Manlius Score, 350; Opponents Score, 227 Page Twelve CThe Alarm Manlius Alumnae Basketball The Alumnae Basketball team is a team that is thought a great deal of in the community and also by the teams with which they have played. The big reason they are thought so much of by this community is, all members on the team are Manlius High School graduates. This is about the only team in the county which does not hire players. Manlius has a team that sticks together and has gathered from the teams they have played, that they are the cleanest and best they have ever played. They have put in a good many successful seasons. At the ending of this season they claim the County Championship, also they can say for themselves that they have never been beaten on the home floor. With all this success .they have entered and won two basketball tournaments at Tampico. Alumnae MANLIUS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. 1914 Laura (Andrews) Rennick. 1915 Walter Folk, Carrol Foster. 1916 Jessie Andrews, Darlene (Sandeen) Johnson, Edna (Horracks) Nelson, Harold Williams. 1917 Leonard Crosell, Esther (Glafka) Rudiger, Virgil McKune. 1918 Sylvia Anderson, Dorothy (Miller) Graham, Arlene (Eldridge) Kolp, Clayton Rudiger, Flossie (Fink) Lancaster, Clara (Shepard) Allen, Ethel (Adams) Harvey, Cecil (Smith) Dale, Marguerite Lyons, Edna (Swan) Souser, Lilly Hurst. 1919 Leo Folk, Margaret McMahon, Bernal Hayes, Fenner Smith, Grace Krager, Earl Swan, Virgil Anderson. 1920 Vernon Anderson, Fern Rudiger, Myna Curley, Clara Schuneman, Viola (Fink) Schmidt, Florence (Yonk) Anderson. Pago Thirteen 1921 Martha Anspach, Glenn Jensen, William Folk, Scott Miller, Alvin Glafka, Clara (Hurst) Schmidt, Charles Krager, Antoinette Smith, Bertha McMahon, Arthur Williams. 1922 Arietta Johnson, Catherine Lowe, Faye Nelson, Perry Nelson, L'Berta (Plumley) Raabe, Gordon Saunders, Ethyl Swan, Paul Whippe. 1923 Marie Adams, Irene Oberg, Arnold Anderson, Gilbert Rudiger, Evelyn Coggins, Stanley Hamilton, Marguerite Eldridge, Kenneth Hansen, Howard Hansen, Deane Lowe, Rosina Harrocks, Ruth Meek, Leo Lyons, Oreetha Monson, Arleta (Dietz) Morgan, Beva Pierson, Clinton Mohr, Perry Willey, Alfaretta Walker. 1924 Harold Anderson, Blanche Hansen, Virden Caskey, LeRoy Isaacson, Mervin Glafka, Ernest LeBahn, Gladys Dabler, Lester Oloffson, Harold Dabler, Viva Pierson, Hazel Gudgell, Ruth Shepard. 1925 Ella Adams, Roy Hewitt, Eugene Booth, Virgil Hurst, Arnold Draper, Donald King, Melvina (Gudgell) Heuers, Gladys I. Johnson, Arthur Lathrop, Tracy Peterson, Thelma Miller, Janice Rudiger, Norman Miller, Arminnie Sons, Jeanette Murphy, Helen Stonewall, Lyle Nelson, Ruby Van Deusen. 11a Hartz. Cfhe Alarm DOWN WHERE THE VEST BEGINS. Down where the belt clasps a little stronger, Down where the pants should be a little longer. That's where the vest begins. Down where you wish you were a little slighter. Where the shirt that shows is a little whiter. Where each day the buttons grow a little tighter. That's where the vest begins. Down where the pains are in the making. And each heavy meal will soon start aching. That's where the vest begins. Where each added pound is the cause of sighing When you know in your heart that the scales aren t lying, And you have to guess when your shoes need tying. That's where the vest begins. Page Fourteen Qlie Alarm rape Fifteen CThe Alarm ADOLPH CHRISTENSEN “CHRISTY” “Let us ride fair and softly that we may get home sooner.” Delphian; Basketball 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Assistant Business Manager of Class Play 3; Agricultural Club 1, 2, 3, 4. CYRIL DIETZ “PAT” “Faint heart never won fair lady.” Philomathean, Vice President 2, President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Junior Class Play 3; Football 4; Joke Editor 4; Christmas Stunt 3; Basketball Captain 3, 4. BESSIE HANSEN “BESS” “He that speaks me fair and loves me not, I will speak him fair but trust him not.” Delphian; Operetta 1; Girl’s Athletics 3; Junior Class Play 3; Calendar Editor 4; French Play 4; Christmas Stunt 3. KENNISON HEWITT “KNUT” “Idleness always envies industry.” Philomathean; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Agricultural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Manager of Class Play 3; Class Secretary and Treasurer 4. Pngc Sixteen he Alarm RUSSEL HOCHSTATTER “HOSSY” “Good looks buys nothing at the market” Wyanet 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Class Secretary 1; Vice President 2; Class Play 2; Manlius 3, 4; Philomathean; Business Manager of Class Play 3; Christmas Stunt 3. CURTIS HUNT “CURTY” “Love is not found in the market.” Delphian; Football 3; Junior Class Play 3; Athletic Editor 4; Track 3; Agricultural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Athletic Editor of Annual 4; “Tramps Convention”, Play 1; Vice-President of Class 4; Assistant Art Editor of Annual 3; Basketball 4. GLADYS A. JOHNSON “GLADIO” “Gather the roses and leave the thorns” Philomathean; Class President 2; Operetta 1; Glee Club 2; Girl’s Athletics 3; School Orchestra 3; Speaking Contest 3; Class Play 3; Librarian 3; Annual Staff Ass’t 3; Editor-in-Chief of Annual 4; Christmas Stunt 3, 4; French Class Play 4; Vice President of Class 1. CARRIE LEBAHN “Write down the advice of him who loves you, though you like it not at present.” Philomathean; Junior Play 3; Class Secretary 3; Speaking Contest 3; Junior Annual Staff Assistant; Literary Editor of Annual 4; Librarian 3; Christmas Stunt 3, 4. PftKc Seventeen CThe Alarm RUBY MOHR “SHORTY” “Time and tide wait for no man” Philomathean; Philomathean Secretary and Treasurer 3; Operetta 1; Class Secretary and Treasurer 2; Assistant Society Editor of Annual 3; Class Play 3; Girl’s Athletics 3; Christmas Stunt 3; Snapshot Editor of Annual 4; French Class Play 4. ARTHUR NEAHRING “ART” “Eating little and speaking little can never do a man hurt.” Philomathean; Class Play 3; Art Editor of Annual 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Christmas Stunt 3, 4; Agricultural Club 1, 2, 3. HASEL NELSON “ROSEBUD” “Do not make me kiss, and you will not make me sin.” Delphian; Class Secretary and Treasurer 1; Operetta 1; Girl’s Athletics 3; Glee Club 2; Assistant Calendar Editor 3; Class Play 3; Society Editor of Annual 4; Christmas Stunt 3, 4; French Class Play 4; Delphian Vice-President 4. ELMER RAABE “RAABE” “Kind words and few are woman’s ornaments” Philomathean; President 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Alarm Business Manager 4; Agricultural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Stunt 3, 4. Page Eighteen The Alarm “Cause It's Too True Arthurs tall but Oh my. He’ll get Bessie by ond by. Gladys with her winning smile. Will win “Shorty” after while. And Adolph likes Lola Mae, “Oh!—some day”, so they say. Hasel with her pretty eyes, It’ll be “Chester” we surmise. Curtis is, “Oh my” you know. Just can’t tell how things ’ll go. But Kennison loves them all, Little, fat, short and tall. Pats the same, “Oh by geese,” Clara will be Mrs. Dietz. Bessie’s oh, so,—you know. To Chicago she will go. Russell’s eyes are awful blue, But Sadie’s eyes are real blue too. Carrie’s neat and so you see, Leave it to him, te, he, he. Elmer sure does love Lizzy. Some times she talks him dizzy. To you we’ll leave Ruby’s fate. Get in line now for a date. Thus don’t ever stir or mix. For this is the fate of our ’26. —M. B. E. First drunken stude—“A shtreet car just pashed yere.” Second drunken stude—“How do (hie) you know?” First stude—”1 (hie) can she its tracks.” Mr. Anderson—“Is leather an organic or inorganic compound Pat—“Er—inorganic.” Mr. Anderson—“Then give it the chemical name.” Pat—“Ore-hide-of-beef.” Pa«e Nineteen CThe Alarm Senior Class History FOUR YEARS AGO a group of twenty pupils were suddenly brought together as they journeyed up the path of learning. Now they must enter a new path at the head of which was a sign reading, “Manlius High School . The grade had suddenly become steeper but this group of travelers proved themselves equal to it. There were others traveling in this path who did not seem to have a very good opinion of the newcomers. But they soon saw what a wonderful group of people they were and began to show a respect for their talents. Of course, my dear readers, you have guessed that this was the class of '26. This was a strange path to them and they were unused to the new methods of travel; but they were a progressive group of people and were not slow in picking up new ideas. As was usual with classes beginning in this path, they organized themselves and selected a class motto, a class flower, and class colors. For their colors they selected light blue, dark blue, and gold and for their flower they selected the white rose. This was a class possessing original thinking so instead of following the examples of older classes by selecting an English motto they selected a Latin one—“Nee Pluribus Impar , or A Match for All”. As was usual the Sophomores gave a party to the Freshmen, which the Freshmen returned. Both parties were enjoyed by all present. During the second year, of course, it was their duty to give the Freshmen a party and everyone admitted that it was a real party. During both the first and second years this group of people were making a scholastic record that made others sit up and take notice. The third year was probably the most eventful year of their travels. The class again showed its originality by giving their play during the first semester instead of at the end of the year as other classes had done. This class of '26 was the first to give a royalty play and more money was taken in than at any other play previously given in Manlius High. Some of the members also entered the speaking contest and two members of the class (Gladys O. Johnson and Arthur Neahring) were selected to go to the contest at Mineral. Miss Williams was the director of these activities and through her efforts the members of the class were advanced, at least a short distance in the arts of speaking and acting. Another feature of the third year was the Junior-Senior banquet. Miss Fields aided the class in planning the banquet and it was served by the Ladies Aid Society in the basement of the Lutheran Church. Both Juniors and Seniors were very well satisfied with the banquet. So our third year ends and our fourth year begins. The class has dwindled, a few dropping out each year—some to attend other schools, some to begin their life work, and some, perhaps, to soon be strolling down the peaceful (?) path of matrimony—until now there are only twelve left. The PaRre Twenty CThe Alarm quantity of this class is not great but the quality is very good and they will soon depart from this path with flying colors. Throughout this short but tedious journey, the class has not been without help; to the faculty a great amount of credit is to be given for the good things they have accomplished, both for themselves and for others. Mr. Perry, especially, has been a very great help to the class; he has acted as their advisor through all four years and has solved their problems, helped them over difficulties, and has not deserted them in their times of trouble. After the class of '26 has left this path they will soon be forgotten, but surely, they will always recall, with pleasant memories, the days of their travels up the path of Manlius High School . —C. F. L. In l]ears to Come M. H. S. our dear old school Sweet memories linger 'round you; Of all we said and did when there— Oh! little we had of sorrow and care. Those dear old days have passed away. When our hearts were light both in work and play; Now is the time when we wish and wish We were back again in M. H. S. Then was when our hearts were glad, Tho’ we often tho't that we were sad; And we tho’t if only school would cease It surely would be a great relief. But now we see it in a different light; We see that we were not always right. The happiest days of our life I guess Were the days we spent in M. H. S. —C. L. Clifford Jensen—“Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? Dad—“Certainly. Clifford— Well shut you eyes and sign my report card. Hazel— Oh, 1 think they're going to ask me to sing. What shall I do? Ruby— Go ahead and sing. They’ll have to take the blame. Page Twenty-one cfhe Alarm Senior Class Prophecy I IN THIS YEAR OF 1931 as I look into the crystal globe as it is slowly turning I see the class of '26 as they are today. Some of the faces have remained much the same but in others the lines of care or sorrow have deep ened; their characters have been strengthened by the experiences through which they have passed; some have lost their sunny smile of other years but none of them have lost their look of determination—the determination to overcome all obstacles to gain the goal which they have set before them—which was always a characteristic of the class of '26. I see Hasel Nelson on the stage before an audience of thousands. Perhaps she has learned some of the hard truths which experience teaches all of us, but she goes through her performance with a confident air, gives her audience a sunny smile and disappears from the stage, a prolonged applause following her departure. I next see Cyril Deitz as a prominent business man in New York. His body has taken on a slight fleshiness as a result of heavy meals and lack of exercise, and he sets, with a self-satisfied air, in a large swivel chair, his thumbs tucked under the armholes of his vest as he converses with an employee. With a wave of his hand he dismisses his visitor who bows as to a man of great consequence, and departs. The scene changes, and I see a sick-room. A pale, lean man is lying on the bed and a nurse is bending over him. One would recognize the nurse at once as Bessie Hansen, although her cheeks are pale and there are dark rings under her eyes as a result of sleepless nights. And one can see by her actions about the room that she is a capable nurse and is not doing her work merely for the salary. 1 now see a farm house. Elmer Raabe walks up the walk with a suitcase in his hand, speaks flatteringly to the lady of the house, kisses the baby, gives the dog a pat, and displays his article—a noiseless alarm clock! He soon walks away, having secured one more victim. A small but cozy studio now appears, with a mellow light shining through the skylights. A tall man stands by the piano with a small wand in his hand, directing a young lady in her first vocal attempts. One would hardly recognize in this man, with a long beard and hair that hangs to his shoulders, the Arthur Neahring of our school days. Once more the picture fades and we are introduced into a large court room. The room is packed with crowds breathless, and eager to hear every word. The defendant sits looking toward his lawyer, his face drawn with misery—there seems little hope for him; but his lawyer, a small, excited man, with curly hair and snapping blue eyes (the Russell of our class), stamps his feet, pounds the desk with his fists and even sheds tears, pleading the cause of his client. The audience changes to a small group of society leaders; the judge and + Page Twenty-two the lawyers to a tall, plump woman with a gracious smile beside whom is standing a man—also plump but not tall. Of course these latter could be no one but our dear old Gladys O. and —?—. They are receiving the guests of their dinner party in their beautiful home near Chicago. Now 1 am witnessing a scene on a street corner of a large city. Adolph Christensen, a prominent political leader is talking to another man of high standing in political circles. He seems a very eloquent speaker for he waves his arms, shakes his fist under his companions nose, and draws a small pad from his pocket demonstrating statistics; but the quarrel cannot be settled with words so the two resort to blows. Curtis Hunt now appears on the scene. He is dressed in a blue uniform with brass buttons down the front and a star on his chest. His chin was set in a more determined way t,han ever and his sharp eyes seem to see everything He soon sees what the trouble is, separates the two, and escorts them to the police station for disturbing the peace. Now, in the place of the busy street there appears a wide and greatly disturbed ocean. In the ocean there is a ship which seems about to be swallowed by the angry waves, and the rocky coasts are near; but at the helm, there stands a man who is equal to the emergency. Kennison Hewitt, the pilot, is giving orders in a calm and collected manner and we know that the ship will be saved if it is in the power of man to save it. The pictures are gradually fading, but the crystal globe has one more scene to reveal. There is a large ampitheater in front of which is a large stage, brilliantly lighted. A small girl dressed in light blue tights with pretty silver frills about her waist is performing on the high trapeze at the center of the stage. She is a very active little body and her audience is very enthusiastic over her performances. Of course any one would know this person to be the Ruby Mohr of our class. The picture, crystal globe, and all, have faded; and 1 sit alone in my apartment. The clock points to seven which is time to go to work and I must leave my dreams and visions to take up the role which life has presented to me. —C. F. L. Russell asked to name 5 words and define: Receiver—Rent Collector. Loud Speaker—Pa, when ma bought a new dress. Earth—What a golfer hits instead of ball. Ohm—Best place in cold weather. Buzzer—The political candidate. Prof.— Your answer is as clear as mud.” Hazel— Well, that covers the ground doesn't it? Cfhe Alarm PaRC Twenty-five CThe Alarm JUNIOR CLASS Back Row:—Claretta Lathrop, Glenn Swan, Orville Thompson, Kenneth Blackmer, Orlo Auman, Nellie Hartz. Second Row:— Gwendlyn Czech, Clara Huerlin, Ruby Adams, Marguerite Raabe, Doris Olson, Marie Elliott, Helen Edelfson. Front Row:—Miss McMorris, Marjorie Swanson, Ruby Mott, Bessie Hamilton, Elva McKune, Lois Pierson, Martha Johnson. P«ko Twenty-six Cfhe Alarm Junior Class Hist or g ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1923, forty-three timid Freshmen started to M. H. S. Every thing was so different from grade school that at first we made many blunders. There was such a large class that we had to be divided into two sections, A and B. Soon after school began the Sophomores surprised us by sending us invitations to a hard time party. At first we were rather frightened as we did not know what they might do to us but we went to the party and had a very good time. Mostly every one of our class passed the semester examinations and were promoted to the Sophomore class. As Sophomores there were only twenty-one of us left. Some had quit because they had not passed and others thought high school did not do them any good. We gave the Freshmen a good party, although some of them were too frightened to come. Gymnasium was begun this year and we went or long hikes in the country during gym hours. Mr. Perry had a library built this year and the Sophomores were assigned to take care of it for different periods of the day. As Juniors there are only twenty of us left. This year is much the same as the other years. The Country Gentleman man was here again this year and we had a party as we had previous years. This year we have a music teacher, who can teach any kind of an instrument and many of our class are taking. As all Juniors do, we are supposed to give a play. The play chosen was, The Charm School.” We hope to have our class of twenty as Seniors and if we all try, our last year of school can be the best of our High School years. —M. M. R. PROVERBS. A half truth soon grows into a whole lie. Fine feathers make the sad birds when the bills come in. Wash your head every week even if you don't use it much. Being on the right track is correct. But if you just stop there you'll get run over. Watch your reputation. If you stay out all night you may come home and find it gone. In Davis’ Eat Shop we saw a sign, Coffee and a Roll Downstairs, 10c . We didn't patronize the place. We wanted the coffee, but didn’t care for v the roll downstairs. And, wouldn’t it be a wonderful thing if while mamma was getting a permanent wave, papa could buy himself a permanent shave? Mr. Anderson (in science class)— What is Dust? Roger— Mud with the juice squeezed out. Pasre Twenty- w ven Cfhe Alarm Junior Class Prophecy IN 1936 I LEFT New York to take a world tour. While traveling from one place to another I met most of my class mates of old Manlius High School. While visiting with Gwendolyn Hudson, (formerly Czeck) in London, I attended Grand Opera when 1 was entertained by Nellie Hartz, who was an artist on the violin. Marjory Swanson, being so well posted on the latest fashions of hair cuts, had become a famous lady barber, in Paris. Clara Heurlin, the same little flapper of Manlius High, was a model in Paris. Orlo Auman was a famous leader of Pfalz-Sulzbach’s orchestra, in Russia. He had traveled all over the world and was greeted enthusiastically by large crowds wherever he went. In Lisbon, Spain, I was very much surprised to see Marie Elliott, who was living there with her aunt, having failed in marriage ,she had calmly resigned herself to an old maid’s life. Lois Pierson, a tennis champion was in Athens. Resting after her strenuous work in winning the world’s championship. Doris Olson was manager of a chop suey shop in China. While in the Philippine Islands, I went to the “Moonglow Theatre, where I saw Helen Edlefson as a famous vaudeville dancer. One day, in Rosanio, Argentina, I happened to glance at a society paper and I saw the name of Ruby Mott. She had become famous by writing a book on Chance. In Alaska I stopped at a large hotel for the night and was very much surprised to see Kennith Blackmer and his wife (formerly Bessie Hamilton), as the owners. In Hollywood 1 visited the movie studios where I met Martha Johnson and Lola Mae Hunt, as famous actresses. Lola Mae still had her long hair which made a great hit with her audience. In Kansas I met Orville Thompson, a traveling salesman, selling non-skid chains to keep cars from sliding in the ditch, knowing the results of previous accidents. Elva McKune had studied to be a teacher but a dashing young sheik changed her mind and now she has only one pupil. In New Bedford I met Claretta Lathrop, manager of a large department store. Glenn Swan was a clown in Barnum Bailey’s circus, traveling everywhere. Ruby Adams was in Washington, D. C., trying to settle the question: Should the word ’obey’ be omitted from the marriage ceremony. She thought she would succeed. Pag,e Twcnty-elRht The Alarm Pajcp Twenty-nine SOPHOMORE CLASS Back Row:—Eric Carlson, George Anspach, Walter Jensen, William Dabler. Second Row:—Miss Barr, Cecil Caudy, Darlene Souser, Ruth Hagan, Viva Stier, Ruth Styer, Ella Swan, Lila Hartz. Front Row:—Opal Pierson, Mazie Monson, Oliver Alpaugh, Harry Jensen, Milton Edelfson, Eunice Draper, Doris Peterson. Page Th!rt CThe Alarm Prophecy of the Sophomore Class THE SOPHOMORE CLASS not only has talent, but some very good scholars. It is my only hope that they show their appreciation to their teachers and parents or guardians by using it to the best extent of which they are capable. Imagine for a while that this is 1928, time for graduation of the Seniors, and that you are now looking at a record of that class. Oliver Alpaugh has given us much music by the way of a cornet. He has taken up various school activities, and has gone out for some athletics. Cecil Caudy has made a good record not only for herself, but for her class. She has taken an interest in her school work from the very beginning. William Dabler is an excellent orator. If you do not believe me, look at his picture taken when he was a Freshman. He is fond of humor, but has not shown it in his school work. Eunice Draper shows a great improvement since she came into our school as a Freshman. She has spent her summer vacations staying at a city hotel. Milton Edlefson decided since he was a Sophomore to give up the ukulele and tennis in order to make improvements on his trombone playing. He has accomplished a great deal since 1924. Lila Hartz has proved a studious class mate. She has taken part in various activities and promoted the life of our class. Ruth Hagan is a musician and has proved faithful in our Literary meetings. She is also a good speaker. Harry Jensen has broken but one heart. Miss Mitchell’s. He had a bad name, but he was really harmless. Helped to promote athletics. Walter Jensen, like his brother, has promoted athletics. He couldn't sprint but he could heave the shot. Mazie Monson is a musician, and industrious. She has helped to make our class a success. She has aided in Literary meetings by music, singing, and speaking. Doris Peterson has a wide range in the field of music. She also has aided in making our literary programs pleasings, by the use of various musical instruments, and singing and speaking as well. She has proved very capable in her school work. Opal Pierson is industrious, but bashful. She has done well in high school, but could have done better. In the habit of making things humorous —especially in English class. Darlene Souser has great talent as a singer. During her four years of high school she has sung many times. The results are, We would like to hear her sing again. Page Thirty-one Cfhe Alarm Ruth Styer would have liked to have finished her school career in Bureau Township, but since it was inconvenient for her, she finished here. She is a good singer and speaker. Ella Swan likes to read books. She has made great success as a printer. Has probably written books, but is keeping them from the public as a secret. What I did not tell you was for them to tell you. What they do not tell you, we leave to YOUR imagination. —G. E. A. HELL (N) O. Garage Owner (answering phone)—“Hello, White Front Garage. Mr. Anderson—“Hello. Is my driver there Garage Owner— What? What driver? Mr. Anderson— Screw driver. When 1 was but sixteen or so, 1 entered the High School band. I practised on my saxophone. That I might play with a learned hand. The rooster crowed, the dog did howl And the donkey began to bray. 1 continued to practise on the saxophone And the family went away. The neighbors got tired of noise and confusion They left their homes and began to roam Where peace and quiet prevailed— And I was left alone. WORK. If you are poor—Work. If you are rich—continue to Work. If you are burdened with seemingly unfair responsibilities—Work. If you are happy—keep right on Working. If disappointments come—Work. When faith falters and reason fails—Work. When dreams are shattered and Work seems dead—Work. No matter what ails you—Work. Work is the greatest remedy available. Work will cure both mental and physical afflictions. Father— What’s the hardest thing you learned at high school? Russel— Blowing smoke rings, Dad.” Page Thirty-two CThe Alarm % Pago Thirty-three CThe Alarm FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row:—Ervin Christensen, Leonard Olson, Clifford Jensen, Glen Murphy, Lyle Gloden, Fay Overly, Clifford Hansen, Conrad Hudson, Dale Hartz, Howard Saunders. Second Row:—Mr. Anderson, Elizabeth Friend, Doris Johnson, Kathryn Johnson, Evelyn Johnson, Frances Nelson, Marvel Draper, Leatha Smith, Helen Hochstatter. Front Row:—Francis Dabler, Virden Johnson, Ronald Dabler, Kenneth Jensen, William Draper, Robert Baxter, Bertel Carlson, Daniel Raabe, Roger Czech. I'hrc Thirty-four Q he Alarm Freshman Class Prophecy IN THE VEILED FUTURE I see in my mystic globe a bright future for the class of 1929. As Sophomores, the class will make a high record. Leonard Olson and Daniel Raabe will win high honors in Latin and Ronald Dabler and Roger Czech will be wonderful (?) As Juniors, the class will surpass all other classes in the various kinds of activities of the school. William Draper, Bertel Carlson, Conrad Hudson and Dale Hartz are to be the all-star athletes. They are to be under the supervision of Doris Johnson. Leatha Smith, Francis Nelson and Evelyn Johnson are to surpass their school mates in Domestic Science. As Seniors, the class will carry away the highest honors. Francis Dabler is to be Valedictorian and Marvel Draper is to be Salutatorian. Marvin Hewitt and Helen Hochstatter are to play the most important parts in the Senior operetta. Fay Overly is to write poetry for the Annual. Kathryn Johnson and Elizabeth Friend will supervisor the decorating of the auditorium for graduation exercises. Kenneth Jensen and Clifford Hansen are going to go to the University of Illinois for special training. They are to become High School .teachers. NOTHING ELSE, BUT SERIOUS. Doris P.—“Say Georgie, 1 heard you were sick last week. Georgie--“Yes, I was. I had the new disease called the ‘Clothing Sick- ness.” Doris— What on earth is that?” Georgie—“Well I had a coat on my tongue and my breath came in short pants. TO THE COACH. A pure sweet man is Mr. Anderson, One of the proudest of the faction. But beware of the left hand son— When he is stripped for action. Curtis—“What would happen if you were to break one of the Ten Commandments? Ruth S.— Well, then there would be nine. Pa e Thirty-five •The Alarm Our Fduorite Song Hits Gladys O. Johnson— Behind the Clouds There’s Crowds and Crowds of Sunshine. Arthur Neahring—“When My Sugar Walks Down the Street. Russel Hochstatter—“My Sweetie Turned Me Down. Hasel Nelson— That Certain Party. Ruby Mohr—“What Did 1 Tell You? Cyril Dietz—“Oh Boy! What a Girl!” Bessie Hansen— I’ve Got My Eyes on You. Curtis Hunt—“When the One You Love, Loves You. Kennison Hewitt— Sitting on Top of the World. Elmer Raabe— What Could be Sweeter Than You? Adolph Christenson—”1 Love a Little Cottage. Carrie Lebahn—“Don’t Wait Too Long. Mr. Anderson—“Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again. Marjory Swanson— Roll ’em. Girls, Roll ’em.” Milton Edlefson—“Yankee Doodle. Virgil Hurst— Save Your Sorrow for To-morrow. Mr. Perry— Rock-a-bye Baby.” Claretta Lathrop— Normandy. Orville Thompson—“A Little Bit Bad.” Glen Swan- A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich and You.” Marguerite Raabe—“Since You Called Me Sweetheart.” George Anspach— When You Come to the End of a Lolypop.” Walter Jensen— I’d Rather Be Alone.” Miss McMorris—“Lohengrin’s Wedding March. A NEW SPORT. Miss Mitchell—(To Marjorie in English class)— Do you like Kipling?” Marjorie—“Why I don't know. How do you kipple?” JUNIOR LATIN. Boyabus kissibus sweet girlorum, Girlibus likabus, wanta somorum; Fatherbus hearibus great kissorum Kickobus boyabus out of the doorum. Employer— Does he know anything about electricity.” Orville— No he even wonders what kind of a nut belongs to a thunderbolt.” Pnjro Tlilriy-sovon CUF t 1 ttNZUl UA CH QLADlio ry IHw. vq� mw . Cfhe Alarm CThe Alarm The Literary Societies FOR THE PURPOSE of providing entertainment and a break in the monotony of school life and gaining practice in public speaking and entertaining, the school is divided into two literary societies, the Delphian and the Philomathean. Programs are given alternately by the Philomathean and Delphian scoieties, every second Thursday. Each society has, selected from the faculty, an advisor, who helps the committee in preparing the programs. At each meeting a critic is selected from the members of the faculty. After the meeting the report of the critic is given, and thus we profit by our mistakes. Under this system our programs continue to improve. Each year there has been an improvement and, certainly, they have improved during '25 and '26 and will continue to do so in the years that follow. Our programs consist mainly of music (vocal and instrumental), reading stories, extemporaneous speeches, one act plays, and pantomimes. Through the efforts of our advisors the best kind of material is secured and our programs are interesting not only to ourselves but to visitors, who are always welcome. Pat D.— A woman isn’t necessarily a jewell because she is set in her ways.” Art N.—“No. Neither is she a Venus because she has an offhand manner. Curtis— This sausage is certainly strong.” Lola— Probably comes from an athletic hog. When you eat onions don’t breath is to a soul.—Orlo. Ruth Styer— Who was Noah's wife?” Marguerite— Why-er a—Joan of Arc. Marjorie S.— 1 can't jump that pool of water. Elmer— Walk through. You’ve got on pumps. I’ll get my hearing soon , said the deaf man, as he sat waiting for the judge to appear. Pas:e Thlrtjr-nlne CThe Alarm PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Back Row:—Orlo Auman, Fay Overly, George Anspach, Virgil Hurst, Arthur Neahring, Glenn Murphy, Cyril Dietz, Elmer Raabe, Kennison Hewitt. Third Row:—Helen Hochstatter, Ruth Styer, Ruby Mott, Cecil Caudy, Marvel Draper, Gwendolyn Czech, Martha Johnson, Ruby Adams, Lois Pierson, Helen Edelfson. Second Row:—Milton Edelfson, Frances Nelson, Evelyn Johnson, Nellie Hartz, Marjorie Swanson, Carrie Lebahn, Gladys Johnson, Claretta Lathrop, Doris Olson, Ruby Mohr, Francis Dabler. Front Row:—William Draper, Clifford Jensen, Ervin Christensen, Russel Hochstatter, Robert Baxter, Eric Carlson, Orville Thompson, Kenneth Jensen, Clifford Hansen. Page Forty Cfhe Alarm The Philomathean Society PHILOMATHEAN OFFICERS President—Virgil Hurst Vice-President—Gwendolyn Czech Secretary-Treasurer—Lois Pierson “Q AND U Q and U are very close friends; If you hunt your spelling book through You will find when Q begins a word It is always followed by U. You never know how they’ll behave When side by side they appear; Sometimes you will find they are QUiet And then again they are QUeer. They get together to QUarrel, To QUack, and to QUestion, too; Even out on a QUacking QUest Q is always followed by U. In measure they make a QUart, They are QUick in all they do. And when they’re tired of making words— ‘‘Let us QUit” says Q and U. JUST AS GOOD. Kennison (while at the store)— Do you have animal crackers? Mr. Van Omer— No, but we have some very nice dog biscuits.” NOT IN DAYTON EITHER. Mr. Anderson was giving a lesson on the Creation. Virden J. interrupted with the remark— My father says we are descended from apes. Mr. Anderson— Your private family matters have no interest for the class. Mr. Newburn—“I’ve got a perpetual motion machine. Mr. Perry—“I’m married too.” Be a good loser, but don’t make it a habit. --------------Pat D. Page Forty-one DELPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Back Row:—Conrad Hudson, Dale Hartz, Walter Jensen, Lyle Gloden, Adolf Christensen, Curtis Hunt, Kenneth Blackmer, Harry Jensen, Leonard Olson, Glenn Swan. Third Row:—Bessie Hansen, Marie Elliott, Doris Peterson, Bessie Hamilton, Clara Huerlin, Eunice Draper, Lila Hartz, Ruth Hagan, Darlene Souser. Second Row:—Mazie Monson, Doris Johnson, Kathryn Johnson, Elizabeth Friend, Ella Swan, Viva Stier, Elva McKune, Marguerite Raabe, Hasel Nelson, Opal Pierson. Front Row:—William Dabler, Oliver Alpaugh, Howard Saunders, Daniel Raabe, Leatha Smith, Virden Johnson, Bertel Carlson, Roger Czech, Ronald Dabler. Page Forty-two The Alarm The Delphian Society DELPHIAN OFFICERS President—Curtis Hunt Vice-President—Hasel Nelson Secretary-Treasurer—Clara Heurlin He was trying to teach her ’rithmetic. He thought it was his mission. He kissed her once, He kissed her twice He said, “Now, that's addition.” Then there followed smack by smack. In silent satisfaction. Timidly she gave one back And said: “Now, that’s subtraction. Then he kissed her and she kissed him. Without an explanation. Then both together hugged and said: That's Multiplication. But Dad appeared upon the scene, And with his great decision. He kicked him miles away and said: T-h-a-t-s Long Division. Russel (giving example in History)—“Yesterday I saw a cat who had a fit and it died. I saw another one who had two fits and it died, and I saw another cat who had three fits which didn’t die.” Mr. Perry— How do you account for that? Russel—“Survival of the fittest. Prof.— Where do bugs go in winter?” Art N. (absent minded)— Search me. Anderson— What keeps the moon from falling?” Virden— The beams, 1 suppose. ------------ ' - .. Central— Number please. Quarterback—(absently)— 63-2 I - 1 I -shift!” Page Forty-three 'fc'S-T'tit WBuLd H'hvS Thaug-ht Xt. O TIE p GfLlK Cfhe Alarm Cfhe Alarm ’ftff’MffY TTT r nz. Pago Port y-five CThe Alarm AGRICULTURAL CLUB Back Row:—George Anspach, Virgil Hurst, Mr. Newburn, Arthur Neahring, Adolph Christensen, Kenneth Blackmer. Third Row:—Eric Carlson, Orlo Auman, Clifford Hansen, Leonard Olson, Dale Hartz, Ervin Christensen, Kennison Hewitt, Orville Thompson. Second Row:—Harry Jensen, Conrad Hudson, Curtis Hunt, Elmer Raabe, Walter Jensen, Cyril Dietz, Clifford Jensen. Front Row:—Ronald Dabler, William Draper, Milton Edelfson, Glenn Swan, Oliver Alpaugh, Daniel Raabe, Kenneth Jensen, Roger Czech. Pnjf Forty- ! CThe Alarm Department of Agriculture THAT THE STUDY OF AGRICULTURE is one of the most important factors in the High School curriculum is proved by the fact that nearly every one of our boys either is enrolled in it at the present time or has taken some course in it during the time that it has been taught here. Of the thirty-four boys now enrolled in High School, twenty-six either have taken one or more courses in Agriculture or are at the present time studying in one of those classes—little better than 76 per cent. It may be further stated that all boys who have been in High School more than a year and have completed one course in Agriculture either have completed a second course in that department or are now taking another course. Every year there are new features being added to the work of this Department. Along with the milk testing, seed corn germinating, orchard pruning, live stock judging, soil work and crop studies, the boys are engaged in the work of carrying on club projects in which they are required to show their stuff at the Annual Farmers’ Institute held in the Fall. The first day of the Institute is given over to Club work and each year this feature is becoming a more important part of the Institute. Other activities of this Department are the class in Farm Mechanics, the winter evening school of five or six weeks and the points for achievement record, secured by farm practises. Some of the things worth while accomplished by the boys during the past year deserve consideration here. Tracy Peterson, a graduate of last year’s class, was on a three man dairy judging team which won first place for Bureau County at the State Fair Boys' Club Judging Contest held in September 1924. This is a repetition of what happened the year before when Virgil Hurst was on the Bureau County State Championship team. Robert Garman won prizes in a State Ton Litter contest by raising a ton litter of pork in one hundred and eighty days. At a county corn judging contest held at Tiskilwa during the past winter. Dale Hartz was highest scoring boy of the contest in which twenty-five boys were entered. In a literary contest conducted by the Chicago Daily Drovers Journal for the states of Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois, the boys in these states taking High School Agriculture were invited to write an eight hundred word story of their farm project for the past year. A number of our boys sent in their stories and when the winners were announced after the closing of the contest it was found that Kenneth Blackmer had placed seventh in his story on an excellent poultry project which he conducted last year. The Agricultural Club is an organization sponsored by Mr. Newburn and conducted by the boys who have taken or are taking any subject in Agriculture. They have meetings about once a month at which some numbers are given by the boys or by some speaker from outside of the club. Often some moving pictures relating to farm life are shown. The officers for this year are: President, Virgil Hurst; Vice-President, Elmer Raabe; Secretary-Treasurer, Cyril Dietz. Pnsr© Forty-«ov©n Cfhe Alarm Paice Forty-nine Cfhe Alarm HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Back Row:—Mr. Anderson, Orville Thompson, Kennison Hewitt, Virgil Hurst, Kenneth Blackmer, Elmer Raabe, Cyril Dietz, Orlo Auman, Conrad Hudson. Second Row:—Harry Jensen, Walter Jensen, Lyle Gloden, Arthur Neahring, Adolph Christensen, George Anspach, Eric Carlson, Robert Baxter. Front Row:—Roger Czech, Oliver Alpaugh, Clifford Hansen, Dale Hartz, Bertel Carlson, Daniel Raabe. Phkc Fifty .......CThe Alarm ............ =ig$ Football Season 1925 CHOOL OPENED SEPTEMBER 7th, and on September 8th, at 3:30 p. m., Coach O Anderson called football practice. About thirty of the thirty-five boys that entered school on the 7th were out for practice. One of our main weaknesses this year is the lack of experienced players. Out of the thirty prospects there are only five experienced players. The coach put the boys through two weeks of hard practice getting them in shape for the first game of the season, with Neponset. The majority of the boys practiced faithfully. It is not all in the size and shape that a team is in but the spirit and zeal that a team goes into a game and to practice. “So boys,—be a good loser, but don’t make a practice of it.” MANLIUS VS. NEPONSET—September 25. 1925. September 25, Manlius journeyed to Neponset for the opening game of the season. Our team being quite a bit lighter this year than usual, and such a short time to get in shape; one could not tell after both teams were on the field, just which way the game would turn. But Manlius put all they had into the game, until the last whistle. The game closed with a 6-0 score for Neponset. MANLIUS VS. BRADFORD—October 2. 1925. Bradford came here expecting to make a great showing, which they did. Their team was so much heavier, and more experienced than ours, that they had the game in their own hands nearly all the way through. What more could we expect ? The Manlius boys showed their grit however and stuck to it although we lost 39-0. MANLIUS VS. BUDA—October 9, 1925. On October 9 Manlius journeyed to Buda. Although for a defeat of 12-7, both teams played good football. The game was in the hands of the Manlius squad throughout the game; until the last five minutes when Buda started with a series of passes and gained their second touchdown. This was the opening game of the Litle Six League, and the first time Manlius had been scored on for three successive years. WETHERSFIELD VS. MANLIUS—October 16. 1925. This game was more evenly matched than any before. This is the first year that the visitors had experienced football, although our team was new. Both teams put up a hard fight and played with heart and soul in the game. This was anybody’s game, until the last whistle. When the final whistle sounded the score was 0-0. MANLIUS VS. WALNUT—October 23. 1925. This game also turned out to be a defeat for the Manlius squad, but all hopes are not lost although it was the second game of the League. The boys fought their hardest to a finish. The final score was 14-0. This shows the grit of the Manlius boys, not only this year but the years before, when she was in her prime. They stick to their school untler all kinds of bombardment, defeat or no defeat. MANLIUS VS. WEST BUREAU—October 30, 1925. Although this was the closing game of the League for us this year it was a game worth playing, because it put into the history of the Little Six League an event that will live. Never before has such an event as the scoreless tie been played. The game Pa� ce Fifty-one CThe Alarm — was a muddy battle, many times the players sinking in the mud to their shoe tops. Our young Cyclone broke loose several times with the ball that put a little fright into the Bureau boys. MANLIUS VS. ALL-STARS—November 6. 1925. This game was played for the benefit of the High School team more than for honor. But, the boys had the satisfaction of winning a game from a team of all-stars that had not been defeated during the season until they came in contact with the Manlius Cyclone. The all-stars had been under the supervision of Coach Perry and Coach Anderson. It was fortunate for the All-Stars that they had Captain Perry with them that day. But on this beautiful November afternoon the Stars lost their first and last game of the season, and the Anderson team must have found a rabbits foot for their first game of the season, 7-6. MANLIUS VS. WETHERSFIELD—November 13, 1925. Friday, November 13, Manlius went to Wethersfield to play and to win the closing game of the season. Everything was against us but the weather, for it was about the only dry day during the season. Both teams were out to win, both putting all they had into the game, and both were pretty well matched. Even if the day was Friday the 13th, Manlius was not superstitious of it—so they fought and struck, (as Kewanee expressed it) like a young Cyclone, especially our backfield man, K. Hewitt. In this game he received his name as the “Young Cyclone”. This game was lost also, 7 to 0. SHEFFIELD VS. MANLIUS. Sheffield quit playing bootfall before Manlius got to play them, but they forfeited to us, 1 to 0. Walnut was the only team that had the honor of defeating the Sheffield squad. FOOTBALL SUMMARY. MANLIUS DID NOT PUT in a very successful year in football, but the Coach put in � a hard year of training the boys. He tried hard to get good working men in the necessary positions, and if the boys wanted a position they had to work for it, because very few of the boys held the same position the whole year. Although our showing was small, there are several of the boys that are worthy of mention. First taking up those that are leaving us this year: A. Neahring, C. Deitz, E. Raabe, K. Hewitt, A. Christensen, V. Hurst, were all Letter men of the team, and we hate to see them go but they have served their time. The first on our list is our Captain, (Neahring) and Bureau County all-star tackle. Although he did not play the same position all the time, he had the same old fight wherever he was placed. Next in line is our (Young Cyclone), K. Hewitt. He is another one of our stand bys, playing fullback, quarterback, halfback and guard. Dietz has been heard of before, in basketball—but not in football. But he is a man that went into it as if he was an old veteran. He had the experience of playing many of the positions as, quarterback, end, guard, and center. (Do not get the impression of these boys that played more than one position that they were not good players, for they were among the best we had). Raabe, another one of our last years players that was with us this year. He was one of our mainstays this year, playing at halfback and quarterback. Christenson played at the position of tackle most of the time. Pafjo Fifty-two Blackmer is another of our last years men, holding his old position at end, but also filled the position of halfback. He will be back next year. Auman was a very strong man in our team. He filled the positions of fullback and guard. His punting was a feature of his playing. He could lift the ball 80 yards, (40 yards up and 40 yards down.) Hurst was with us this year for football. He successfully filled the position of end and tackle. Thompson was our little man this year, not in the game, but physically. He played center nearly all through the season. At times he was called upon to fill a guard position. B. Carlson, a Freshman this year, filled the position of halfback and guard. He was small but filled his positions as well as anybody on the team could have. He was small but not afraid of anybody or anything. Anspach, a new man out this year, filled the position of center and guard to the best of his ability. There are several other players that played with us, especially two, the Jensen brothers. They were very strong subjects to deal with; but they were the home men; playing in only those games which were played at home. Our other substitutes, which were all strong team-mates, were: Hudson, Hartz, Saunders and Gloden, all Freshmen. They still have plenty of time to build up a “Red Grange” name for themselves. We also have the Manlius High School “Midgets”, all Freshmen, Hansen, Czech, D. Raabe and F. Dabler; and Alpaugh, a Sophomore. All of the boys received the good of the sport, although the Honor received was small. —C. D. H. Miss Mitchell (just before the second scene of Miles Standish) “All right, run up the curtain. Art N.----“What do you think I am, a squirrel.” Mr. Perry was addressing the guests at the Athletic Banquet. The guests got up, one by one, and went home until Arthur Neahring was the only one left. Mr. Perry— Why don’t you go to? Arthur— 1 can’t.” Mr. Perry— Why not?” “Because I’m the next speaker, said Arthur gloomingly. HONEST TEACHER. Miss McMorris (in History class)— Now let’s have all the unnecessary talking stopped. I’ll do that myself. Prof.— Can any of you tell me what makes the tower of Paris lean?” Gladys— 1 don’t know or I’d take some myself.” Stufer—“After I left high school they never played football again. Jack-- What was the trouble, did you steal the football?” Pago Fifty-three QTie Alarm HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row:—Mr. Anderson, Elmer Raabe, Arthur Neahring, Kenneth Blackmer, Orlo Auman. Second Row:—Orville Thompson, Cyril Dietz, Kennison Hewitt. Front Row:—Glenn Swan. Paifc Fifty-four CThe Alarm Basketball Season 1926 BASKETBALL SEASON seemed to roll around sooner than usual but nevertheless the boys were ready for the coming day. On November 17, Coach Anderson called practice, and practically the same boys responded to his call as when he called for football men. There was very little practice for the boys the first week or so, but, Coach Anderson put them through a week of calisthenic exercises. Our opening game of the season turned out better than our football opener did. We won from Wyanet by the close score of 8-3, but this is very little to brag about. We had with us our old stand-by, Dietz, back in his position at guard. Then there is still another one we have to look up to and that is Nearhing, at center. Wyanet did not seem to realize what they had before them when they came out before Neahring, Deitz and Hewitt. TISKILWA VS. MANLIUS—Monday, November 30, 1925. This is a game worth talking about because it was one that showed speed and team work on the part of both teams. Tiskilwa had a team that was both light and quick on their feet. Manlius had the edge over their visitors the first half, but the Tiskilwa boys livened up the last half and nudged us out of the lead by a 9-6 score. This is not a game to feel down-hearted about but one to rejoice over, for it is only the second game of the season. MANLIUS VS. OHIO—Friday, December 30, 1925. Ohio has been a weak team in the League for the last few years and as a result has not won many games. In this game Manlius won from them by a score of 22-9. The game was not fast and nearly all of our men got into the game. Many of the boys knew more about basket ball when the game ended than when it started. This game was our Little Six opener, so we got a good start. BUREAU VS. MANLIUS—Friday, December 11, 1925. The second game of the League was hard fought. This was anybody’s game until the final whistle. Bureau, being used to a low ceiling dropped in a couple of long ones. This made little difference to us. Our towering Neahring was the boy everybody had to reach for when he received the ball. It was not their fast playing or their good luck that won for them but our hard luck, that they beat us on fouls. At the end of the half the score stood 6-6. Both teams came back in full force and at the last gun the Bureau squad had won by a margin of 15-14. Manlius’ second team lost to Bureau’s seconds, 30-0. MANLIUS VS. MINERAL—Saturday, December 12, 1925. After the hard fought battle with Bureau the night before the boys had about all they could stand. When they met Mineral on their own floor Saturday night they made a poor showing and went down in defeat 13-9. WALNUT VS. MANLIUS—Friday, December 18. 1926. This is another game worth mentioning, for it was just as important and close as the game the week before. Both teams played the game by themselves until the last few minutes, when the crowd came to life and took a hand in it. This livened the boys somewhat but the fact is Manlius lost to a 16-15 score. There is no disgrace to be beaten by a team such as Walnut or Bureau, by a one point margin. Page Fifty-five .- CThe Alarm....-............f= MANLIUS AT WEST BUREAU TOURNAMENT. The Bureau Township Tournament was held January 1-2. It being just the luck of Manlius to draw Bureau for their first game of the tourney. Manlius lost to Bureau and they went through the rest of the tourney for first place. MANLIUS VS. BUDA—January 8. 1926. This game was played at a different time than the ones before. We had our minds set on the dot to win when we started and we did, 19-13. All the players were on their toes at the whistle and ready to receive the tip-off from Neahring. SHEFFIELD VS. MANLIUS—January 15. 1926. Sheffield came to Manlius an undefeated team. Both teams fought hard to win and at the final whistle our visitors seemed worn out but they received as their reward the long end of the score, 16-11. OHIO VS. MANLIUS—January 22. 1926. Many of our second team men got to play this game and without many odds in either direction we successfully won—the second game from Ohio to the tune of 27-14. MANLIUS VS. MALDEN—January 23. 1926. The boys journeyed to Malden over some bad roads, but they got what they went after, and came home with the long end of the score, 26-12. So they say, “The best always comes first”, so we will wait and see what our next game with them will be. MANLIUS VS. BUREAU—Janaury 29, 1926. Our second game of the season with Bureau was not as fast or snappy as the first game. Manlius was entirely off of their circuit; the hoop was too far off, too small, and absolutely could not be found. Bureau this time also showed their skill and won 12-5. That was a bad score on us after holding them down so well the last game. MANLIUS VS. WALNUT—February 4. 1926. This game was played on Thursday for many reasons, but regardless of dates, this was the fastest game either team played this year. Although the score was the same to the point as in the other game. Walnut with their luck managed to slip in the necessary baskets at the last minute of the game which gave them the game at 16-15. MANLIUS VS. SHEFFIELD—February 12, 1926. Another one of our opponents slipped the final score over on us 16-15, but they have nothing to brag about. We are proud to say we have a team that cannot be carried off in a hurry. They stick to the finish. We were also beaten in the second team game, and the Ponies were beaten by the Sheffield grades. MALDEN VS. MANLIUS—February 16. 1926. This was an unexpected defeat for the Manlius boys because their last game with Malden was an easy winner, but for some reason or other our boys were out of kilt, for they met with a 14-13 defeat. BUDA VS. MANLIUS—February 19. 1926. Manlius defeated Buda at Buda some time ago and did the same thing at Manlius, 20-19. The game was close and due to the good head work of Neahring, placed the PaKe Fifty-six Cfhe Alarm victory into our hands by one point. The second team won their first game from Buda 18-11. The first game was forfeited later when we found that one of our men was ineligible. BUREAU COUNTY TOURNAMENT—Walnut. Feb. 26-2 7. Manlius entered the tom-ney with a little faith in themselves, but as luck would have it we played Bureau first and put them down in defeat the first thing, but by a very close score. Our next was Hall Township, a very stiff team, but they also went down in defeat by Manlius, by a very close score. That game put us in the semi-finals to play Walnut. They defeated us, but they sure earned all they got. Our defeat by Walnut put us in the finals for third place. We played Mineral and won from them, thus placing us third. Sheffield won first place. Walnut second and Mineral fourth. M. H. S. SECONDS VS. BUREAU JUNCTION. Our second team went to Bureau, March 1, and in this game the Manlius boys put up a good fight, although they were beaten. They put forth the fight that has the making of a strong team in a few years. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT—Sterling. March 4. 5. 6. Manlius entered the District Tournament at Sterling this year, drawing Oregon for their first game. They defeated them 23-18. They did not play again until Friday evening, when they were defeated by Rock Falls by the close score of 20-18. BUREAU JUNCTION VS. MANLIUS SECONDS—March 8. 1926. Bureau came to Manlius to win and from the looks of the score they went home with what they came after. Manlius led the Bureau boys the first half but during the last half the Manlius boys lost 17-19. SUMMARY. Closing our basketball season for this year, we are proud to say that we had a team that went through the season as succesfully as they did. From our team we lose the main-stays of the team: Captain Deitz, our fighting guard; K. Hewitt, guard Neahring, the towering center; Raabe, forward. Even though we do lose those men, we have the best prospects of a future team that has been in the Manlius High School for some time. We have for future teams, Blackmer, Thompson, Auman, Swan,—Juniors and Hudson, Saunders, Hartz, V. Johnson, R. Czech, F. Dabler, W. Draper,—Freshmen. Manlius played twenty-two games this season and won ten of them. Our opponents scored 312 points to our 346, giving us the margin of 34 points. In all the games, no team in any one game, won by more than 7 points. Rock Falls is the only team that had a score of 20 points or over that beat us. —Curtis Hunt A POINT IN CRAMMER. Miss Barr— Conrad, is pants a common noun? Conrad— Pants are an uncommon noun.” Miss Barr—“How come, an uncommon noun. Conrad— Because they are singular at the top and plural at the bottom.” Paire F!ftv- � ven •s jo-0 A um 'OH HQ J. P J-0 9-20 1 ' V'H h%4 jfOjiy ■ T”, (+ ?JivprA AOHY 3 MqWq LJStoefaj '9Hk j .v % m! k CW W|l n IS -S'7 7 v N¥tdQsma-0Ml-ZUoJlQ- H.BMSjMJ. - JaEkJHJt. yiwzv SmomvJos CThe Alarm “Track 1925” REVIEWING OUR TRACK events for last year one can readily see that Manlius did have material to work with and some of the best in the County. Although we did not take all of the meets that we entered, we made a good showing in them all. We entered last year three duel meets, the Little Six, and the County. Of the three duel meets we won two with a fairly good score but the one we lost was quite close. The Little Six meet held at Princeton was very close but with our selected men we pulled through with the meet, thus giving us the Little Six championship for the fourth consecutive year. Our most outstanding men of the meet were Miller and King. They showed great skill in their events, when they entered an event they put all they had into it. King showed his skill in the dashes and the hurdles, while Miller showed up in the high jump, broad jump and hop-step and jump on the team that will be named later. The following week the County meet was held at Princeton. This w-as a contest that everybody in the county had just as much of a chance as his opponent, because there were so many good men entered in the events. Walnut pulled through with first place, but Manlius gave them a close run of one point at second place. Nevertheless we claim Miller as the All-star track man of the County. In the meet we had but one point (won by Nelson in the mile run) until the last four events when Miller entered. He entered the last four events, won first in them all, shoving Manlius up to the second notch and only one point below' Walnut. Miller winning four first places made him high point man of the County. In our line up for the team were: ‘‘Miller, King, Deitz, Nelson, K. Hewitt, R. Hewitt, Neahring, Thompson, Auman, Blackmer, Hurst and Hunt.” OUR TRACK TEAM does not look as prospective as it has the last few' years, but nevertheless we will go ahead and do the best we can. The school is depending on Dietz, Neahring Auman, Blackmer and K. Hewitt. Although the Freshmen that are here this year are more than the average athlete, one can never tell what a Freshman can do until he has been tried. But the boys are all out for the good end of the season. —C. D. H. At a bargain—“Fine Swiss Cheese with the holes punched out.” “Ladies’ Bathing Suits, cut to most nothing.” “It’s the little things in life that tell said Gwendolyn, as she dragged Roger from under the sofa. Page Fifty-nine QThe Alarm Social Functions THE FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PARTY The Freshmen and Sophomore party was given in honor of something like twenty-five or thirty-five green and shy Freshmen. This was given October ninth, nineteen hundred and twenty-five by the Sophomores of Manlius High School. This was a Tacky” party and everyone was supposed to dress so. Some dressed tacky and others did not. Among those who did we must mention Miss McMorris and Mr. Anderson. When the Freshmen arrived they were ushered by the Sophomores down to the gymnasium. The first stop was to get a drink of water taken from the Fountain of Youth, invented by the man who discovered vinegar. Next they were given a drink of blood, which tasted worse than vinegar. Mr. J. B. Brown furnished us this substance. After everyone had arrived we started to play games. This part of the program was short and sweet. Next came the lunch which was very good, considering the cooks who were, Miss Eunice Draper, Miss Doris Petersan and Mr. George Anspach. This lunch consisted of crackers, toothpicks and water. After fooling the Freshmen with this; the real lunch came which was somewhat better. Eunice informs us that the reason this lunch was best was because Dale Walker, a friend of hers, helped prepare it. Now we adjourned leaving the cooks and two others? ? ? The cooks informed us later that they had an excellent time AFTER the party. —M. E. CHRISTMAS PARTY Tuesday before Christmas vacation, we had a Christmas party. This party consisted of each class and the faculty providing a stunt for the afternoon’s entertainment. The Freshmen presented An Operation on an Epileptic , in which a physician removed from the patient a Cat and later a string of Hot Dogs.” The Sophomore class gave an introduction to the Ruggles Family ; here we were introduced to Mr. and Mrs. Ruggles and family and Grandma and Grandpa Ruggles. The Junior Class gave an Old Time Singing School . The singing master was very dignified and strict, because there was an old woman in the crowd who wished to do the leading. The Senior Class gave And the Light Went Out , which consisted of five Seniors. The Faculty presented Interrupted Courtship , Mr. Perry being interrupted while trying to make love to Miss Barr. After this program, refreshments were served, after which we went home. —H. A. N. Pairo Sixty CThe Alarm THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN PARTY This year we held our Country Gentlemen party on Tuesday evening, February 2. The school was divided into three groups, the Red, the Green and the Orange. The Reds were called Meteors'’, Greens Comets” and the Orange “Rockets.” The “Meteors” secured the most subscriptions so it was up to the Comets and Rockets” to give the “Meteors” the party. When the pupils arrived the leaders marked them so they could distinguish the different sides. The Reds were painted on the tip of the nose, the Greens wore a mustache and the Orange had a mark around the left eye. The refreshments consisted of brick ice cream served with chocolate fudge and peanuts. —H. A. N. THE LYCEUM For the benefit of public entertainment, pleasure and instruction, it is the custom of the Senior Class to promote a Lyceum Course. This year, as well as last year the course was sent to us by the Redpath Lyceum Bureau. The first number this year came in the form of a lecture on electricity given by Mr. A. Ambrose. The lecture was both instructive and entertaining and all who were there enjoyed it intensely. Mr. Ambrose brought new and interesting facts about electricity to us and performed many beautiful and interesting experiments. None who were there regretted their coming and those who were not there cannot realize what they missed. Our second number was given by the Herrick Duo. The personnel of this company was Miss Andreas and Mr. Herrick. Their program was entirely for entertainment and fun; they carried us away for a time from our routine of life and gave us an hour of pleasure by their readings, stories and songs. The next number was given by Miss Jane Goude, the girl from the west. Her program consisted entirely of readings and character impersonations. She also gave us a pleasant hour, some of her readings being full of comedy while others were filled with tragedy. Due to the lack of public support we did not take in enough money to cover the amount of our contract. In order to make up the deficit the company was kind enough to send us an extra number giving up fifty per cent of the gate receipts with which to pay the balance of the contract. This last number was brought to us by the Du Vail Baldi company. Mr. Du Vail entertained us with his clever tricks as a magician after which Mr. Baldi gave us some music on the piano accordian which proved to be very popular. Mr. DuVall then presented his latest novelty, rag pictures, which were very beautiful. As a whole, the Lyceum Course was very good, and was surely enjoyed by all who attended. —C. F. L. “Don't pick on me”, said the banjo, “I’m all unstrung. Pnsre Slxtv-nnn Cfhe Alarm The Library THE LIBRARY IS A comparatively recent improvement of our school. It has been in existence since the beginning of the school but was never very large. It has now been promoted from a bookcase in the assembly to a room by itself. Miss McMorris has charge of the library and we are very grateful to her for the fact that our library is kept in order and that a good system has been established for keeping a record of the whereabouts of the books that are loaned. During the day it is taken care of by librarians—girls chosen from the Sophomore and Junior classes—each librarian having charge of it one period each day. There are between 550 and 600 books in the library not including the reference books which are kept in the agricultural room. About two hundred of these books are books of fiction; the rest are reference books on other subjects. These reference books are not to be kept out of the library more than one period; other books are loaned to pupils for a period of two weeks, a fine of five cents being charged for each day that the book is kept overtime. By this method the library is kept in order and a missing book can easily be traced by the file of library cards which is kept in the library. We have several different sources for the funds of our library. The Board of Education contributes fifty dollars annually and the proceeds from the Country Gentleman sales of the last three year also went to the library. The different classes help all they can by giving money to the library—the class of '26 having given about thirty dollars of their Junior play money to it. As the money comes in, books are purchased and the library is continually growing. As the quality and quantity of the contents of the library increases we feel that we will have a library which will be the envy of others and of which Manlius High School may be justly proud. —C. F. L. Frances D.— Don’t make any more of those biscuits Doris. Doris— Why not? Francis— Your too light for such heavy work.” THAT’S DIFFERENT. Curtis—“Say Dad, can you let me have five Dad— No!” Curtis:—minutes of your time?” Dad:—trouble at all, old scout. Conrad— A horse just skidded around that Conner.” Howard S.— But horses can’t skid.” Conrad— I know. But this one was tired.” Pa ce Sixty-two CThe Alarm Calendar SEPTEMBER. 7— School opened today after a happy and well spent vacation. The three upper c'asses rejoiced to think that although there were thirty-two freshmen, they were not as green as was expected. 8— We have two new teachers, Miss Barr from Tarkio, Missouri and Miss Mitchell from Weldon, Iowa. English I— Where is the freshman English class? —guess they forgot to go to class. Football boys began to practice. 9— Mr. Perry forgot to come to Economics class. Anybody sorry ? 10— Lost:—Box of face power by Fay Overly. 11— First Friday of the school year and everybody is glad that tomorrow is Saturday. 14— Monday and it means get to work if you want any A’s and if you want to pass. 15— The Freshmen hold a class meeting in room three and elected officers for the class. 16— Boys roll socks—latest thing out of Paris. 17— New waste paper basket has taken its place in the assembly. Somebody runs into (or rather against) car-shed. 18— Students commended by Mr. Perry for quietness in assembly. 21— Nobody has his English—guess it is blue Monday. 22— Gladys O. Johnson is elected cheer leader—good choice. First cheer practice this year. 23— Seniors order rings. Snapshot day— not much success. 24— Freshmen boys told, when looking out of window at boys practicing football either to go out for football or to get to work. 25— Football game with Neponset and we lost, seven to nothing (7-0). Orville runs into ditch—but does not get hurt. 28— Librarians begin their work. Good place to visit during school hours. 29— Freshmen take intelligence test—rest of school exempt because they would get too high a grade? 30— First delinquent list is posted. Many are disgusted—we don’t blame them. OCTOBER. 1—George admits that he descended from a monkey. One truthful Sophomore. 2—Manlius loses in football game with Bradford. We are disappointed. 5— Gynin becomes a rough house. Students play “keep away.” 6— Russell thinks that coureurs de bois is a name of a man. But Mr. Perry informs him that it is not. 7— Lyle told to save his strength for football game when he is found wrestling in gym with another student. 8— Russell writes essay on “Courtship”. We wish Miss Mitchell had read it to the class. 9— Juniors elect their annual staff members. Seniors learn a portion of “The Declaration of Independence”—brilliant students requested to learn it before leaving school. 13— First six weeks comes to an end and we have our tests. 14— Photographer comes to take the various group pictures and also to take individual pictures. 15— Literary societies receive apportionment of green Freshmen. French class left to carry on class work without a teacher. 16— Leatha Smith thanks Robert Baxter for escorting her home from Freshman-Sophomore party. Boys receive mud bath in game at home with Wethersfield. Final score was 0-0. 19— Twyla Mitchell visited school, this was our first visitor. Mr. Anderson seemed very pleased. Wonder Why? 20— Seniors receive friendly talk in American History. Sale of Lyceum tickets begun. Fight this noon, Letha and Cecil. Results unknown. Bobby rather undecided. 21— Seniors receive pictures. They were as good as could be expected considering the material. We were all glad to see Mrs. Newburn visit school. Cyril and Elmer wish to dine in domestic science room. 22— The delicious odors from cooking room attract many after school. 23— The speech on “Library Privileges” by Miss McMorris was very interesting. The cooking girls are sent out of class but they are not ashamed. Football game with Walnut. Final score 14 to 0 in favor of Walnut. 26—Those who did not write book reports, when due, write them at request of Miss Mitchell. Another visitor in room III proved to be a little mouse. Bessie Hamilton’s red sweater brought a lit- Page SIxty-thre CThe Alarm tie ray of sunshine to gloomy assembly. 27— Cecil and George laugh about topics in the Literary Digest. We fail to see the joke. Lost: a Ford key. Finder please return to Bessie Hamilton. 28- 29—No school Thursday and Friday on account of the teacher’s institute. NOVEMBER. 2— Style show at noon. Girls exchange dresses. Quite a contrast in length. Blue Monday. We forgot, “A Smile Will Go a Long, Long Way.” 3— Mr. Perry teaches Geography in Economics class. Faye and Orville exchange ties. Rocking time at noon. 4— Five Junior girls have a merry time at noon. Test in English over the Literary Digest. Seniors all get a plus ? 5— The sale of annuals begun. Lecture from Prof, for girls to be more ladylike. The boys need a few lessons in manners, don’t you think? 6— High School team and the all-star team have football game. The stars are losers. In English III, Miss Mitchell says she does not blame Miss Cornelia Russ for not accepting Whittier in his proposal by prose—she w'ould not either. 9—Hasel, Leatha and Carrie almost smashed the train. How remarkable! Marvin Hewitt back to school. Prof, says there is a show in town but we should stay home. 10— Literary societies meet today to elect officers for this year. Oral book reports—they are quite interesting. 11— Armistice Day. Farm mechanics class make Graphing blackboard for Algebra II class. 12— In English IV Arthur tells Miss Mitchell that mankind are human beings. Class rings arrive. Seniors feeling very dignified. 13— Begin new system of eating lunch. Quite a success. We go to Wethersfield but we lost again. 17— Begin basketball practise. We all hope for better success in basketball than we had in football. The directors have improved and built more shelves in Library room. 18— Mr. Perry tells the Economic Class that honest and truly money is destroyed. Doris Olson tells in cooking, everyone should rinse teapot before making tea. 19— Glen Swan says Lois Pierson has good posture because she stands on both feet. 20—Cooking girls have a tea party in the rest room. 23— We have to begin this week by having six weeks tests. 24— The Philomathean Literary Society gave the first Literary program this afternoon. 25— First basketball game to-night. Manlius wins! DECEMBER. I- 2—Everyone seems to enjoy the 30 min • ute noon. Cooking girls entertain their mothers at a tea at 2:00 p. m. 3— Claretta cannot decide who drove the Hupmobile in front of the school house Surely it must have been Norman. Seniors and Juniors cuss and discuss Literary Digest topics in English class. 4— First meeting of the representatives from the four classes with the lady teachers to discuss and find some way for girls to win honors and school letters. Freshmen boys go to Tiskilwa to judge corn. 7—Elizabeth informs us that she knows that William Dabler is a Sophomore. French II class finishes reading the book, “Les Miserables”. Glenn admires Gwendolyn’s new lumber jacket. 9—Mr. Perry said that, “The American History Class because of carefully prepared lesson prevented an extra session of Congress.” How funny! By majority of votes the Economics class is given a new law. Who voted ? Prof, was the only one that said “Aye.” 10—Elizabeth and Helen H. think that Leonard Olson is won-der-ful. English IV has written lesson because Elmer had toothache and could not talk. II— Marge certainly thinks Orville is a Champion basketball player. The pushing of piano in the gymn caused ouite a lot of excitement in Algebra II. 14— People say, “Let the Rest of the World Go By”, but not with our Literary Digests. Sophomore Eng. II class has extra session after school. 15— Some of the girls have failures in mak ing candy in cooking class. No Economics class. Three cheers for Prof.! 16— Claretta all excited, found a 9-day old note in her desk, it must be her birthday present. Plans for the Christmas program are made. 17— 18—“American Magazine” missing from library. Russell and Ronald visit the cooking class when girls are making fondant. French II class preparing to give a French play at next Parent-Teachers’ meeting. I’aKe Sixty-four cfhe Alarm 21-22—All classes are practising for Christ mas stunts for party, which is to he to-morrow afternoon. Juniors think their stunt the best but we don’t all agree. Eh ? 23—Have grab bag for those who want it. With many wishes for a Merry Christmas we start on our vacations. JANUARY. 4— Happy New Year! Back to school and ready to work. Mrs. Newburn taught Miss Barr’s classes. 5- 6—Miss Barr with us again. Bessie Hami ton whispers to Orville: “DM you ever see “The Hunchback of Notre Dame?”. New lunch rocms are assigned to boys and girls. 7— A music teacher from Peoria comes to the High School every week and gives lessons. French class presents the play, “La Lecon De Francais” at Parent-Teacher’s meeting. 8- 11—Clifford Jensen unable to come to school because of broken arm. His return is welcomed bv Doris P. and she wears her brightest smile all day. 12— Ruby Mohr has hopes of Spring’s coming, when she sees Walter Jensen’s bright green jacket. Mr. Adams, the Country Gentleman is back. Pupils take up the sale of papers and the three sides are: Meteors, Comets and Rockets. Who is going to win ? 13— Freshman stung—they thought Seniors had to stay after school when they had an extra session the eighth pet iod in order to finish American History book this semester. 14— Orchestra groups starts to practise. The Rockets are in the lead in the con test. 15— 18—Six weeks tests! The contest closes with the Reds or Meteors winning. 19— Philcmathean Literary Program. Do you remember “Pickles, Bonbons and Temper” ? 20— Ella Swan is very dignified and proud because today she is “Auntie”. Kenneth B. thinks all weird people are partly English. 21— 22—Semester Exams! Oh my! 25— Beginning of second Semester. New janitor starts work. Marge wore rolled socks today—should think it was pretty cold. 26- 29—Better English week. Why does Lola Mae smile when Lombard is mentioned ? Cooking class serve a breakfast for their class and teacher at fourth period. They all must have got up late. FEBRUARY. 1— Committees are selected for Country Gentleman party. The Senior Constitutional conventions begins to draw up a constitution for the high school on the order of the national constitution. 2- 3—The Hamilton and Jefferson at con- vention must be “Pat” and “Russell.” The “party” and everyone is happy. Ruth S says she has lost all her faith in men. 4-5—Juniors all excited over the cast for the play, “The Charm School.” 12—Helen E. thinks basketball players are wonderful, while Elva thinks cheering on side line with —?— as important as playing. Lecture on neatness of the racks downstairs. Boys declared to be the better housekeepers. Don’t believe it. 15— Marge whistles in school time but is not caught—good thing. Distribution of rewards to pupils for selling the Country Gentleman paper. MARCH. 1— March came in like a lion but pupils hone it will be a better month than February not only in roads but also in grades. 2- 3—We were all sorry to hear of Miss McMorris’s father’s death. 4— The Assembly and Room One are as cold as an ice house. Basket ball boys go to district tournament at Sterling. 5- 9—Donald King visits school this after- noon. Example of poor markmanship —Ruby Mohr misses her chair in Book keeping class. 11-12—Intra-scholastic tournament. Schedule as follows: 3:30 p. m.. Seniors and Freshmen; 4:30 p. m. Faculty and Juniors. Junior girls are very excited over Marge’s “Society Notes” which were read at literary program. 16- 18—A beautiful tin cup was given to the Senior Class as winners of Manlius Memorial tournament. It is a cup of which they can truly be proud. Many people have the grippe. 22— Junior play to be given tonight. School dismissed because most of the pupils are not well and also so the members of the play cast can rest. 23- 28—Spring is here at last—at least the boys think so. The constitution has been put up to the other three classes to be ratified. Freshmen think Seniors are trying to put something over on them. Ah! they are wrong. 29—Carl Isaacson visits school to the joy of many of his old friends. Some of Piute Six tv-five Cfhe Alarm the Seniors expelled from English Class. How funny! 30— Constitution has been ratified by the three classes so it can go into effect as soon as the officers are elected. 31— Snowstorm! No more school this week. Our spring vacation. APRIL. 5— School opens after our spring vacation—ahem! Miss Mitchell explains Romeo’s love for Juliet to have been “true love.” 6— Romeo! Romeo! where art thou? So says Gwendolyn as she waits for Kenneth B. to return to school. 7— Senators and Representatives nominated by the Caucuses. The two political parties are Delphians and Philoma-theans. 8— Primary elections. Elizabeth thinks Elmer can come after her instead of sending someone else to get her. 12—While fooling with the static machine in physics room, Hasel says: “Is that the way you get a shock? Mr. Anderson, “That’s one way.” 13— Prof, and pupils begin to decorate the Gymn for the zone contest, which is Friday evening. 14- 15—Mr. Perry to civics class: “How many want a test or a daily recitation? Those who want a test raise hands.” No one raised their hands so then they were told to raise hands if they wanted daily lesson. All raised their hands. So Mr. Perry said: “I’m sorry to act contrary to your will but the test was in interior decorating”. They voted again and all voted for test. 16—School dismissed at noon because of zone contest which starts this afternoon. 19—Seniors are reading their class play in class and it is, “The White Elephant.” MAY. 1—Little Six track meet at Princeton. 22—County Track Meet at Princeton. 30—Baccalaureate. JUNE. Commencement Exercises. Mr. Anderson— What are the constituents of ‘quartz’?” Elmer— Pints. Mr. Newburn—“Ever try radio music to make your hens lay?” Orlo— No, but once I let them listen to a lecture on how to kill and dress poultry for the market, and every hen has laid an egg a day since.” MURDER AS A FINE ART. Don’t kill your wife. Let electricity do the dirty work. Miss McMorris— Orville, do you know the Capitol of Alaska? Orville—“No’ m.” Miss McMorris— That's right, Nome. A SERMON IN A NUTSHELL. Carve your name on hearts and not on marble. Never contract a friendship with a man who is not better than yourself. The gentleman is solid mahogany; the fashionable man is only veneer. 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Best Son MONUMENT BUILDERS ESTABLISHED 1869 Princeton, Illinois He Changed His Mind One day we placed a little display card in our window. It suggested that passers-by stop to open savings accounts. Just as the card was placed there, a man stopped and read it. He smiled and went on. But he stopped again, then he returned to the bank and opened a new savings account with $10.00. He said that window card reminded him of that money he could spare but it would be gone unless he put it where it would earn interest for him. You have a little money ’most every week that you can spare. Why not put it in this bank—a savings account drawing compound interest? SMALL DEPOSITS ALWAYS WELCOME THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK PRINCETON, ILLINOIS. The Alarm Burton R. Hartz DRY CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING Sheffield, Illinois. REED Garage and Taxi Service M. M. REED, Prop. K ALL WORK GUARANTEED Day Phone 742 Night Phone 743 WYANET, ILLINOIS CThe Class of '26 THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN EVERYBODY SEEMS TO BE GRADUATING FROM SOMETHING A good tip on style for any graduate who wears male haberdashery is obtainable at this store of course. SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES ARE THOROUGHBREDS Smart in Style. Right in Color. New as the Spring in pattern and design. We present a wide selection at reasonable prices. Princeton, Illinois. r i i i i i i i QTie Alarm SAFETY SERVICE First National Bank TAMPICO, ILLINOIS j i WE INVITE YOUR ACCOUNT 9 i i i ■ PIERCE 1 Class of '261 • | BROS. GENERAL MERCHANDISE i i It is only a step from S the school room to j your life's vocation. j Whether you choose j the field of agriculture, S business or the profes- j sions, we invite you to j use the services of this j strong bank in making | the most of your op- j CALL WHEN IN TOWN portunities. j • WE DO OUR BEST TO : Farmers National ! _ _ | 1 1 ; PLEASE Bank { THE FRIENDLY BANK 1 Tampico, Illinois Princeton, Illinois. - ! i i SOUTH SIDE ... ! OUR BUSINESS IS TO j GROCERY SERVE YOU STAPLE AND FANCY RIGHT « GROCERIES S • HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR POULTRY, EGGS AND CREAM ! FREE DELIVERY PROMPT SERVICE | W.A. Nelick’s A. D. PERRIN SON Market Phone R1221 • • Wyanet, Illinois New Bedford, Illinois. t • 4- „ imiMiHwiaiaMVinaiaiiaiiai1 MgCThe Alarm FRANK GRAMPP | COMPANY HIGHEST PRICES PAID STANDARD PRODUCTS We carry and recommend STANDARD PRODUCTS because they are good; because the line is the most complete manufactured; and because the prices are lower than any other competitive article and the Quality is better. | FOR POULTRY, CREAM AND EGGS , .1. | 5 • 3 We particularly recommend during the winter and spring months the use of Egg-a-Day for the laying hens and the Baby Chicks; Hog Regulator for your hogs and Proterol for all your stock and poultry and for your farm premises. j “Service” is Our Motto Phone 81—Manlius, 111. These articles will all show you a profit over their cost and a test will convince you of their value. When you are thinking of live stock preparatins, think of Standard, the acknowledged leader for fifty years. C. F. SCHMIDT F. V. KEARNS RETAIL MERCHANT F. M. SCHMIDT i Phone 72, Manlius Exchange Manlius, Illinois. | A. Smith ; Son Geo. Mathis Hubert C. Mathis j Geo. Mathis TAMPICO, ILLINOIS Company i THE HOME OF THE FAMOUS FORD MOTOR CARS , HARDWARE, FARM MACHINERY, ACCESSORIES, SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS | STOVES, ty a. PERFECTION OIL STOVES. AND DELAVAL CREAM HOME OFFICE:—HOOPPOLE BRANCHES:—Prophetstown, 1 SEPARATORS, ETC. Tampico and Annawan Cfhe Alarm OUR DUTY TO THIS COMMUNITY Tampico’s j The big job of this bank is to serve our community in a Largest Store financial way. If we are going to do this properly we Be quick to kick I must keep this bank in a If things seem wrong. sound financial condition. We cannot afford to take But kick to us, 1 chances; we cannot afford And make it strong. 1 to make unsafe loans. To make things right A bank that is strong and sound is the biggest asset a Gives us delight community can have. It is If we are wrong always in shape to weather And you are right. the storm and serve the community in emergencies. We believe in running that kind of a bank. I ty 1 1 First State Bank A. E. BENNETT | PRINCETON. ILLINOIS ' TAMPICO, ILLINOIS G. H. GONIGAM G. W. BASS The M F. SCHMIDT! j Gonigam-Bass Company DEALER IN SOUTH BEND MALLIABLE | RANGES TO COOK AND BAKE WITH j LUMBER. COAL AND KING BEE HEATING STOVES J TO HEAT YOUR ROOM BUILDING MATERIAL EVEN IN TEMPERA- TURE AND SAVE FLOUR AND FEED YOU MONEY IN FUEL c4.T-=-L 9 9 9 WEIR FURNACE TO HEAT j YOUR HOUSE FOR j WE BUY AND SHIP ALL MANY YEARS j KINDS OF LIVE STOCK | SEE ME FOR YOUR HARD- | WARE AND IMPLEMENTS ( WALNUT. ILLINOIS. MANLIUS. ILLINOIS i i Cfhe Alarm A. M. THOMPSON L. F. VAN ORMER j | LUMBER COMPANY I I I I I I I I HERE IS WISHING THE HIGHEST IDEALS FOR ALL OF MANLIUS HIGH I REMEMBER THAT A HAPPY HOME IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE i i i i i i We Have the Stock and Prices that Will Please the Trade The Alarm I Walnut I Electric ! Theatre WALNUT, ILLINOIS THE HOME OF BETTER PICTURES REGULAR SHOWS WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS Read’s Store GROCERIES | MEATS 1 DRY GOODS | SHOES i SHOE REPAIRING I T. l-T- ! FREE DELIVERY FOR YOUR I CONVENIENCE WILLIAM READ, Prop. MODEST IN PRICE Good taste in jewelry is not judged by its price, but by its appropriateness, its beauty of design, and workmanship. In our display are many beautiful pieces of lasting value, yet very moderately priced. You are invited to shop at leisure. Pamp Carlson Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Silverware. REAL ESTATE INSURANCE LOANS | Sfi i Phones 97 and 788 j Princeton, Illinois j MEMBER OF STATE AND j NATIONAL REAL ESTATE 1 AND ! INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS j j J. W. Coddington jj CThe Alarm Howard Olds W. H. Hamilton Olds Hamilton HARDWARE PUMPS, STOVES. TINWARE, PLUMBING, WIND MILLS, HOT AIR, STEAM AND HOT WATER FURNACES AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES E 1-E WYANET, ILLINOIS GARDEN SEED IN BULK FULL LINE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS: Sweet Corn, Popcorn, Wax Beans, Navy Beans, Onion Sets. Everything you want in Flower Seeds: Canna Bulbs, Gladioli and Dahlia Bulbs. Use a Little Fertilizer— Makes Your Garden Produce Leave Your Order Early at “The Home cf Good Seed Corn” Axel M. Larson I 009 N. Main Phone 2049 Princeton, 111. Quality First—Then Price SERVICE STATION EXIDE BATTERIES STROMBERG CARBURETORS OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING CONNECTING RODS RE-BABBITED STROMBERG-CARLSON RADIO RECEIVERS Radio equipment, including the best that is made to the cheapest that is worth buying When you buy it from us WE guarantee you satisfaction. Princeton Automotive Electric Company Princeton, 111. Phone 686 We Repair Anything Electrical Don Fletcher THE BARBER WE AIM TO PLEASE WYANET, ILLINOIS Cfhe Alarm MEN ARE JUDGED BY THE COMPANY THEY KEEP While Merchandise is Judged by the Company that Makes It. You are using good judgment j when you let the Westing-| house Company make your farm electric equipment, as electricity has been their business for forty years. THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED BY THE bureau County Record PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Distributor j NEW BEDFORD, ILLINOIS section of the state and at prices that cannot be duplicated SPRATTS BUREAU COUNTY’S LARGEST GENERAL STORE Arthur H. Booth i Highest Class Printing in this j NEW BEDFORD, ILLINOIS ...CThe Alarm =■ ■■................... DAVIS DODGE i Cat Shop BROTHERS j QUALITY FOOD Motor Cars QUICK SERVICE KASBEER’S GARAGE J. W. DAVIS, Prop. PRINCETON, ILL. Princeton, Illinois i Phone 1 i WE ARE GLAD TO DO OUR BIT TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE FOR WHICH THE “ALARM” STANDS— HIGHER AND BETTER CO-OPERATION (£5)oo ) Walnut Lumber and Supply Co WALNUT, ILLINOIS CThe Alarm N8 WAYSIDE CAFE HOME COOKED MEALS GOOD SANDWICHES CLEAN ROOMS QUALITY, SERVICE and SATISFACTION S Phone L4I1 Wyanet, Illinois WOOD, HOWARD COMPANY LUMBER and IMPLEMENTS SHEFFIELD, ILLINOIS HEADQUARTERS FOR DRUG STORE MERCHANDISE Films, Ansco-Eastman; Photo Developing; Cameras; Parker Fountain Pens. STOP AND TREAT YOURSELF AT OUR SODA FOUNTAIN Serving Roszell’s Ice Cream— Eat a Plate a Day.” YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Bolton Drug Co. Phone R41. Wyanet, Illinois. i (Thr (Hampiro Ulornaim PRINTING OF QUALITY ON SHORT NOTICE S “It Pays to Advertise” Phone I5R-2 TAMPICO, ILLINOIS. Hamilton ! Oil | Company j SERVICE THAT SATISFIES WYANET, ILLINOIS FURNITURE UNDERTAKING C. F. JOHNSON SHEFFIELD, ILLINOIS (|5)oo( ) TELEPHONE 311 Day or Night Cfhe Alarm CLOTHES OF QUALITY HART SCHAFFNER MARX, THE BEST MADE CLOTHES All the newest styles and colors for spring. Caber Checks, Cedar Acid Blue, Silver Grays, Eton Flannels, and all the latest patterns represented. Just the thing for the graduates at $33.50, $35.00, $40.00 and $50.00. IF YOU WANT THE LATEST CALL ON F. L. Eckdahl The Home of H. S. M. Clothes N. Main Street, Princeton. Sapp, Dahl Olds DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE WE GIVE S. H. GREEN TRADING STAMPS PHONE L4 I I WYANET, ILLINOIS P. M. Ford GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER PAINT, VARNISHES, WALL PAPER AND AUTO TIRES IN STOCK AT STORE ON MAIN STREET SHEFFIELD. ILLINOIS. ATTENTION, GRADUATES You are starting on a new life of man and womanhood START IT RIGHT with a SPECIAL YOUNG FOLKS FRANKLIN LIFE POLICY to protect you. (£5)00(5 ) Harrauff Agency Gen. Agts., Franklin Life Ins. Co. Princeton, Illinois Phone 99 “THE HOUSE OF SERVICE CThe Alarm REALIZE MOST FROM YOUR LIVE STOCK BY SHIPPING TO A FIRM WHOSE SALES ARE ALWAYS ON TOP ($LS)oo ) HEFNER Commission Co. RELIABLE SELLERS OF LIVE STOCK STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO OUR SALES AND FILLS SATISFY QTie Alarm WHEN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING ELECTRICAL-THINK OF DON BROWN'S ELECTRIC SHOP WESTINGHOUSE FARM LIGHT AND POWER. SALES AND SERVICE T7ie Modem Aladdin HOUSE WIRING ELECTRICAL REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS WHEN IN NEED OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE CALL BROWN Phone 63X, Tampico WE DO HIGH CLASS SHOE REPAIRNG MAIL-US-YOUR-SHOES HARNESS MADE TO ORDER PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE AT ALL TIMES (£§ 00(5 ) C. E. MASON TAMPICO, ILLINOIS mP !� ■««.� - j 1 1 WE INVITE YOUR BUSINESS AND OFFER YOU THE j VERY BEST OF SERVICE IN ALL BRANCHES OF BANKING j j Site 3urst National lank Of Manlius, Illinois Christian Schuneman, President F. C. Schuneman, Cashier Alvin Glafka, Assistant Cashier i i i Capital $25,000.00 Surplus $25,000.00 | i i i i I i i j , , ....................... j THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY i j i | Total Insurance in force Dec. 31, 1925, $3,100,756,578. Total admitted Assets Dec. 31, 1925, $678,201,510. . Over fifty per-cent of our new business is issued | annually upon previous members. THE DIVIDEND PAYING COMPANY OF AMERICA ! i ! I George J. Schuneman, Dist. Agent, Sterling, Illinois L. F. Van Ormer F. C. Schuneman Soliciting Agents, Manlius, Illinois i i i i cfhe Alarm PE0I3I ENGRAVINGC0 School Annual lOl MAIN ST School Annual Service PEORIA ILLINOIS Service