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

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1927 volume:

THE .ALARM Student Annual c JPtanlius township cJtigh School Published by cjhe Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-seven Vol V Ex-libris Foreword To preserve the memories of our last days here together, that in future times they may be a source of pleasure, to inform our friends and patrons of our school activities,— such is the purpose of our annual. Sritfratum an nur parents tubs Ini tbrir milling ati� baitp ntablrb us tu bn all that nip baiip bmtr. Alarm The School Board We feel grateful to these men for the time and trouble, which they give so uncomplainingly for the promotion of our interests. To be sure their work is great and the reward is small so we take this opportunity to show our appreciation of all they have done for us. Page Six Page Seven =(SIb? Alarm MR. FLOYD FRENCH Western State Teachers' College Illinois State Normal University Principal History Economics Civics Page Eight Alarm ® MR. E. T. BATEMAN. B. S. MISS HELEN F. BENSON. A. B. University of Illinois Agriculture Central College, Mo. Latin English History MISS VERA MITCHELL. A. B. Penn College, Iowa English Domestic Science Page Nine Hhr Alarms Pa ere Ten Pago Eleven The Annual Staff SENIOR JUNIOR Editor-in-Chief ................ Gwendolyn Czech........................ Doris Peterson Business Manager ............... Orville Thompson............. George Anspach Assistant Business Manager............. Elva McKune.......... Milton Edlefson Snapshot Editor ....................... Ruby Adams........... Mazie Monson Literary Editor ................... Claretta Lathrop.............. Cecil Caudy Joke Editors ..... Marjorie Swanson, Nellie Hartz............ Opal Pierson Art Editor ............................ Lois Pierson.............. Ruth Styer Calendar Editor ...................... Clara Heurlin.......... Eunice Draper Society Editor......................Lola Mae Hunt................ Ruth Hagan Athletic Editor ...................... Glenn Swan.......... Oliver Alpaugh Page Twelve Alarm A Peep Into the Future Here are some interesting facts for you to hear, About the Senior Class this year. Of course, it totals up eighteen And not a one is bad or mean. There’s Kenneth Blackmer, I surmise He’ll be eating Sis Czech’s pies, Glenn is still that “rascal Pat” Never worries about this or that. Conrad says he likes long hair Lola’s hair is long—so there! Marguerite says that Marvin’s gone But hallelujah!—not for long. Lois—oh! Miss Pierson, you know, Writes it that way so I guess it’s so. Claretta “don’t like Pete no more,” Guess he went and made her sore. But Clara still loves Don, they tell And Don loves Clara—so all’s well Helen thinks she’ll be a nurse And in that way, enlarge her purse. Elva is just the quiet kind, Since Eric’s moved she can’t make up her mind Just what to do or what to say, But she’ll decide someday—someday. Marjorie is “Juliet”—the dear sweet lass Made her debut in our French class. Marie took cooking in her Junior year, Now Curtis needs to have no fear. Ruby Mott likes Elmer, true, And says some day she’ll say “I do.” Martha with her winning smile. Will catch her sweetheart (?) afterwhile. Doris likes to drive her “liz” Says it sure travels, and true it is. Orville thinks Viva’s mighty nice, Sometime they’ll get their shower of rice. Ruby Adams now goes with “Honey,” Too bad, Ruby, there isn’t some lone sonny. Now the writer need not sign her name Nor try to state or tell her fame, So she’ll leave it here for you to guess. Who the eighteenth was who wrote this mess. —N. K. H. Page Thirteen G hr Alarm HELEN EDLEFSON “HELEN” “Ooh, Gooey” She is a good student She is going to be a nurse She ought to be a preacher’s wife. She has been Philomathean, Editor “The News”, Junior President. CLARETTA LATHROP “CADET” She is a good cheer leader She is going to be a “Sunkist” waitress She ought to be a girls’ athletic coach. She has been Sophomore President, Philomathean, Literary Editor “Alarm.” LOLA MAE HUNT “FRENCHIE” “Tell Another One” She is an unshorn beauty She is going to ‘be a school “marm” She ought to be a movie star. She has been Philomathean President, Senior Secretary and Treasurer, Society Editor “Alarm.” ELVA MC KUNE “ELVA MAC” “Oh! Gee!” She is Valedictorian She is going to be an educator She ought to be a politician. She has been Delphian President, Business Manager “Alarm,” Zone and County Contest. Page Fourteen %...■—(Hhf Alarm MARJORIE SWANSON “MARGE” “You don’t say so” She is a good sport She is going to be a beauty culturist She ought to be editor of the comic sheet. She has been Phiiomathean, Secretary and Treasurer Literary Society, Joke Editor “Alarm.” RUBY ADAMS “SEAROBA” “Oh Beans” She is a flirt She is going to be stenographer She ought to be a multi-millionaire. She has been Phiiomathean, Snapshot Editor “Alarm,” Sophomore Secretary and Treasurer. GLENN SWAN “SWAN” “Say kid, if you see that kid—” He is a regular joke He is going to be a great man He ought to be a clown. He has been Delphian, Athletic Editor “Alarm,” Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. LOIS PIERSON “PUGGY” “My Stars and Garters” She is a good artist iShe is going to be perfecetly contented She ought to be living in Walnut. She has been Phiiomathean Secretary and Treasurer, Zone and County Contest, Art Editor “Alarm.” MARIE ELLIOTT “MARIE” “Great Caesar” She is bashful She is going to be married She ought to be an old maid. She has been Delphian, Glee Club, Basketball. Page Fifteen uhr Alarm MARTHA JOHNSON “MARTHA” “Good Heavens” She is very quiet She is going to be a farmer’s wife She ought to be a good one. She has been Philomathean, Athletics, Class History. KENNETH BLACKMER “KNUT” “Word, Word, WORD” He is a good football player He is going to be a big surprise. He ought to be-have. He has been Delphian, Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council. NELLIE HARTZ “PETE” “Well—” She is a “darn good kid” She is going to be a cook She ought to be practicing. CLARA HEURLIN “TEDDY” “Oh, Bologney” She is a philosopher She is going to be a home girl She ought to be a queen. She has been Delphian, Calendar Editor “Alarm,” Literary Society Secretary and Treasurer. Page Sixteen (Hlj? Alarm GWENDOLYN CZECH “SIS” “Do you think so?” She is Salutatorian She is going to be a Knox student She ought to be locked up. She has been Philomathean Vice-President, Editor “Alarm,” Senior Vice-President. RUBY MOTT “RUBY” “Oh, you kids” She is short and sweet She is going to be “Who can tell?” She ought to be going to Illinois Wesleyan. She has been Philomathean, Glee Club. ORVILLE THOMPSON “THOMPY” He is a good track man He is going to be a business man He ought to be a credit to himself. He has been Philomathean, Business Manager “Alarm,” President Senior Class. MARGUERITE RAABE “PEGGY” “My Soul” She is a good singer She is going to be lonesome She ought to be in California. She has been Delphian, Glee Club, Orchestra, Freshman Treasurer. DORIS OLSON “DOODLE” “Oh Gosh” She is a joke She is going to be well liked She ought to make a hit. She has been Philomathean, Glee Club, Athletics. Page Seventeen illu' Alarm Senior Class Prophecy BANG! A brick-bat sailed through a plate glass window on which was the sign, Clinton’s Delicatessen Shop. The man who threw the brick-bat was running down the street just barely out of sight. As he dodged behind a lamp post he was seized by a policeman. The policeman discovered that the criminal was no other than Kenneth Blackmer and, at the same time the convict recognized the policeman as Glenn Swan. There they stood, face to face, two former class mates. What was He to do? The voice of duty beat strong in his ears, but he made a quick decision and taking a firm hold on the collar of Kenneth, hustled him off to the police station. There he was brought face to face with the Chief of Police, who was none other than Ruby Adams. In a cold, stern, impersonal voice she said that he was to be taken to court. In the twinkling of an eye a patrol wagon came dashing up to the door driven by Marguerite Raabe. Ah! the pity that these former class mates should take up arms against their friend. Clanging through the streets of the city, he was taken to the court house. As they mounted the steps to the door they were approached by Claretta Lathrop with a sad expression on her humble face. Her bonnet was drawn down bewitchingly over her black tresses while her merry blue eyes twinkled dazzingly from under the brim of her bonnet. Say, kid, will yuh give me some money for the pore starvin' brats over in Noo Yawk? Say, you ain’t got no gum, have yuh?” With a sharp No, we haven’t, the procession moved on. Who would think they would turn down a sweetheart of their former days in such a manner. They entered the door of the building but they were forced to wait because Elva McKune was just being granted her thirteenth divorce from the man she had once loved, Orville Thompson. Ah! Ah! the world is full of contrasts. We would have little thought she would have treated him in such a manner. While they were waiting they heard sweet strains of music from the street. Upon looking they beheld an organ-grinder, whom they recognized as Gwendolyn Czech. In a few minutes Clara Heurlin came along. Wow! What a fight! This was certainly a surprise to us. Martha Johnson got tired waiting around until her beau at Thomas got a marriage license, and as she had succeeded in getting him to propose some time ago, and he had delayed getting it, she was attending to the matter herself. While they were waiting Helen Edlefson was brought into court for wearing a bathing suit which shocked the modesty of the public on the beach of Lake Michigan. Helen!! We are ashamed of you. Helen promised that she Pago Eighteen Alarm would never do it again so the judge, Marjorie Swanson, released her. Doris Olson, blushing the new Chanel red, grasped the offending article from under Helen’s arm and tore it to—smithereens, shouting “Sic Semper Tyrannus,” which because of bur superior knowledge, having taken Latin, we could translate, It won’t be long now.” Suddenly there was a big commotion in the back of the room and rushing to the scene of action the crowd beheld their old friend Nellie Hartz, who had become oppressed by the monotony and had decided to liven things up, by dancing the Black Bottom to her own accompaniment played on a Jew's harp. Just at the time, when every thing looked fine, in walked Ruby Mott, dragging Lola Mae Hunt, who had attempted to rob her of her expensive pearls which had been presented to her by an admiring friend from Illinois Wesleyan College. Kenneth was escorted to the stand by Glenn and Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton (formerly Marie Elliott) were the sole witnesses, and of course Mr. Clinton was against Kenneth, but Mrs. Clinton felt sorry for her beloved class mate and as a result, Kenneth was pronounced “Not Guilty. The court session was over and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton took all their old friends to their Delicatessen Shop, where they were served a perfectly scrumptious lunch. To be sure these class mates had learned the fate of each other in an unusual way. —L. M. P., ’27 Viola J:— The Charleston becomes rather monotonous, don’t you think? ” Orville:— Well try jumping on the other foot awhile. Violet A.:—“Are you the great animal painter? Clyde, (the artist):—“Yes, did you wish to sit for a portrait? Doctor:— Now take a deep breath and say nine three times. George, (after inhaling) :— Twenty-seven.” Woody:— I'm sure Oliver would kiss you if I weren’t here. Doris O.:— You impertinent thing! Leave the room at once! Helena:—“You men are all alike. Alden:— Then why do you women want three or four?” “I never feed tramps,” Eunice informed the wanderer. “1 ain’t askin' yer to, lady. Jist give me the grub and I’ll feed myself. Page Nineteen S ............ Shr Alarm—=...... ■—qg Senior Class History NOT SO LONG ago on a bright day in the fall of 1923, forty-three new freshmen entered Manlius Township High School. At first we were a little shy, but we soon overcame this defect. During the earlier part of the year we organized our class. Miss McMorris was elected class adviser, Eleanor Jenkins president, Lois Pierson, vice-president and Marguerite Raabe, secretary and treasurer. During this year we lost three of our members. As Freshmen we took an active part in the Literary programs. At the beginning of our Sophomore year, a number of our happy group deserted us. We chose Claretta Lathrop as president of our class, Orville Thompson, vice president and Ruby Adams, secretary and treasurer. During this year, the boys took part in athletics, while the girls were given credit for glee club work. In our Junior year, we showed our skill as hosts and hostesses, by entertaining the Seniors at at Junior-Senior Banquet. Our class play, “The Charm School,” was a great success and displayed our dramatic talents to the public. Thus the end of our Junior year came, but with the satisfaction of having done our work well, and preparing to bear the burden which would soon be thrust upon our shoulders as Seniors. Our class president was Helen Edlefson. Our Senior year having arrived, we found it to be the busiest year of all, editing The Alarm, putting on our class play, writing our theses and performing the many other duties of a Senior. Miss McMorris having left us at the end of our Junior year, we chose Miss Benson as our class adviser. The class officers were Orville Thompson, president; Gwendolyn Czech, vice-president and Lola Mae Hunt, Secretary and Treasurer. Soon our High School days will be over and our thoughts instead of drifting toward the goal which we were working for, will drift forward to a greater and better goal. —M. J.f ’27 Lola Mae:— I think every kiss a girl gets makes her an hour younger. Ruby A.:—“Goodness! Then 1 don't think I’m born yet. Professor French:—“1 heard Miss Mitchell called you a block-head yesterday.” Bill Dabler:—“Well not exactly. She just said, ‘Put on your cap, here comes a wood-pecker.’ Glenn Durham:— Our family's a good deal more aristocratic than yours. We have fore-fathers, we have. Johnny:— That’s nothing, my mother's had four husbands. Pago Twenty Page Twenty-one THE JUNIOR CLASS Top Row:—William Dabler, Harry Jensen, George Anspach, Walter Jensen, Oliver Alpaugh, Milton Edlefson. Second Row:—Ruth Hagan, June Draper, Doris Peterson, Miss Mitchell, class adviser. First Row:—Lila Hartz, Mazie Monson, Opal Pierson. Cecil Caudy, Ruth Styer. Page Twenty-two Alarm Junior Class Prophecy The following is a part of a letter written by Mazie Monson to Doris Peterson. It is headed— Manlius, Illinois, July 30, 1932. 1AM ENJOYING my vacation so much this year. My parents have the coziest home here, and I have the best time. I regret one thing and that is, I can’t stay here all the time. I am going back to the University of Chicago this fall. It doesn t seem possible that it is my fourth year, but 1 am glad that it is. The other evening when I went down after the mail I met Lila (Hartz) Dabler. She was just as happy and as giggly as ever. She and William have taken charge of the Dabler Dabler hardware store. She told me about some of our old classmates. Ruth Styer is attending Vassar. I never thought she would go to school where there were no men but she is remaining true to George and waiting for him to make his fortune. Milton Edlefson is in Hollywood where he is playing under the name of Milton Mills. George bought a ranch out West, just as he always said he would. His health failed him because he worried so much about making his fortune. Cecil, you remember, went to New York City to study dramatics. But her voice failed her so she was forced to change her occupation. Now she is in charge of a home for stray cats on Wall Street. Harry and Walter are gypsies. They set out, just after they graduated from High School, for Texas and they liked the life so well that they decided to keep on going. Harry tells fortunes and Walter trades horses. Oliver went overseas to fight and he is a real hero. June couldn’t stand to see him go so she joined the Red Cross, and is now a nurse in a hospital in China. Rather nice, 'eh? Do you know what Opal is doing? The editor of the “Pathfinder made a special trip out here to ask her to take charge of the Question Box. He said that he had heard so much about her unlimited knowledge. Manlius is certainly proud of her. I expected to see you this summer but I heard you were working in the furniture department of Sears Roebuck Co., learning the trade, I suppose. —M. J. M„ ’28 Page Twenty-three o LaWrfinc e rre skies V ice ET h fe-f CooksS 196tf e W sAei-S S a p Edifo (Ultr Alarm Pago Twenty-five (Hlj? Alarm THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row:—Kenneth Jensen, Howard Saunders, Fay Overley, Dale Hartz, Clifford Hansen, William Draper, Conrad Hudson, Bertel Carlson. Second Row:—Mr. Calhoun, class adviser; Leatha Smith, Helen Hochstatter, Evelyn Johnson, Darlene Souser, Doris Johnson, Arlene Pierson, Marvel Draper, Elizabeth Friend. First Row:—Katherine Johnson, Marvin Hewitt, Ronald Dabler, Roger Czech, Viva Stier, Francis Dabler, Virden Johnson, Daniel Raabe, Frances Nelson. Pago Twenty-alx (IIn' Alarm Sophomore Class Prophecy Dear Evelyn: After having visited all the members of the Senior Class of ’29, while on a tour around the world, 1 will tell you their fate for it is so unique that I cannot keep it to myself. Our dear friend, Leatha Smith owns a plantation in Cuba, but she doesn’t like it on account of the thieves. Her jewelry was stolen from under her pillow the first night she spent there, and the people didn’t even seem interested. I’m sure I wouldn’t stay there very long, would you? The thieves in India are even worse, for they stole Kathryn’s water-waving combs, while she and Clifford were there on their honeymoon. Clifford felt more grieved about it than did Kathryn for he had to return to the United States with straight hair. Some men are so particular you know. Marvin Hewitt owns a truck farm in Holland and declares there will be no more United States for him. Helen Hochstatter and Ronald Dabler decided to surprise the community and they certainly did by getting married. 1 just know Helen won’t like married life. She wanted to be a movie star. After having been defeated three times for president, William Draper left the country. He never told anyone where he was going. Probably you have seen Darlene Souser’s picture in the papers for she has gained much fame with her sweet voice. Bertel Carlson carved a beautiful statue out of marble and he is now one of the most famous sculptors. He is helping the Italians remedy an ancient building now. I know he is good at such things for he used to help me remedy my Geometry problems. Fay Overley sings over the radio from station L.L.L. He was helped a great deal in gaining his fame by the instruction of Miss Benson. Howard Saunders is the janitor at the High School now. They say he never fails to clean the windows or sweep down the cobwebs. Frances Nelson is working her way through the University of Illinois. No men for me, she declares, and I believe it. Roger Czech gave up High School in despair. He could not remember the best fruit which is of course, dates. He found relief by entering a monastery, where he is now staying. Marvel Draper has a beautiful little cottage near Topeka, Kansas, where she lives all alone. My dearest friend, Doris Johnson, speaks about Domestic Science over the radio. She is certainly an interesting speaker. Dale Hartz is in Mexico, where he owns a three thousand acre ranch. He employs four hundred ninety-nine cowboys and not one of them is a bandit. Conrad Hudson is a great singer and has just signed a contract with the Raabe and Jensen company. As you know Kenneth and Daniel decided to Page Twenty-seven ...... (Ihr Alarm..... ..... take up that work after they won first place in the vocal contest, and they have had wonderful success. Viva Stier has gone to Wales to live with her aunt. While there she will take a course in dressmaking and she plans to return and teach Home Economics at the Manlius High School, then. Arlene Pierson just published her latest book. She has written several very good ones but this one is predicted to be greater than any of them. The name of it is Go Away, Caroline. Frances Dabler has become world famous by designing windows for large Cathedrals. Virden Johnson is a comedian for the Fox Film Co. His last picture “Corn Shucks is very humorous and is a great success. I can't write any more for I have begun to think of the picture and it is so comical 1 can’t stop laughing. Your friend, Elizabeth F. Mr. French:—“Can you tell me the name of any animal peculiar to Australia.” Dale:—“The rhinoceros.” Mr. French:— Wrong. Rhinoceroses aren’t found in Australia.” Dale:— Well, that’s exactly why it would be peculiar.” Bill Draper:— Do you think you could care for a chap like me?” Viola J.:— Oh 1 think so—if he wasn’t too much like you.” Albert A.:— Say dad, what's the difference between college bred and any other kind of bread? Mr. Alpaugh:— Well, son, college-bred is a four-year loaf. Glenn’s idea of a real Scotchman is one that makes his aerial out of barbed-wires so the birds can't sit on it. A guide was explaining to Fay about Niagara Falls. Guide:—“It is said if a penny is thrown into the Falls, it will bring good luck to the person who threw it in. Fay:—(pulling a penny from his pocket)—“Have you a bit of string? Thompy:—“Are you the fresh young fellow who sold me this stuff for tooth paste? Clerk:- Yes sir.” Thompy:— Well, I tried for half an hour this morning and I’ll be hanged if it would make my teeth stick in. Page Twenty-eight Page Twenty-nine Alarm Top Row:—Albert Alpaugh, Glenn Durham, Alden Swanson, Clyde Adams, Clifford Jensen, Russel Swanson, Orval Durham, Johnny Elliott, Woodrow Olson. Second Row:—Miss Miller, class adviser; Olive Lathrop, Helen Blackmer, Fern Wallace, Violet Anderson, Viola Johnson, Avis Potts, Zeita Rasmussen, Arlene Lubbs, Vera Rasmussen. First Row:—Mildred Nicholas, Blanche Nicholas, Berniece Hansen, Eleanor Johnson, Genevieve Alpaugh, Helena Dabler, Thelma Mullin, Beulah Edlefson. Page Thirty Alarm The Freshman Fore-Cast THE GOLDEN STATE Limited came to a halt at the Sheffield station and among the people who got on the train was my old friend and schoolmate, Olive Lathrop. Of course we started talking over our schools days and as 1 had not been around Manlius for several years I inquired about all of our old classmates. Olive had just come from Manlius where she had been visiting Helen Blackmer. Helen was running a hotel and told Olive all about our crowd and so Olive told the news to me. Helena Elliott, formerly Helena Dabler, and her husband, Johnny are running a farm near Sheffield. They were married before they finished school because Johnny wanted a treat from the school. Leave it to Johnny for the brilliant ideas I They are having great success at farming and they give much of the credit to Sears Roebuck Company, from whom they purchased their post holes and wagon tracks. Viola Johnson won first prize in 1929 as Miss America in a beauty contest. But for all of this honor, she is just the same Viola, that we always knew. Violet Anderson was the first lady to swim the English Channel in seven hours and thirty-three minutes. She says she owes much of her endurance to the exercise she secured in walking to the Assembly desk at good old Manlius High School. Genevieve Swanson, formerly Genevieve Alpaugh and Russel, her husband, are on their honeymoon in Iceland. Of course they are driving the same car Russel formerly drove to High School. Vera Rasmussen, a wonderful toe-dancer, is dancing in the best theaters in Chicago. Alden Swanson and his wife Blanche (Nicholas) are running a large ostrich farm near LosAngeles. They make a specialty of supplying the plumes for the fans of famous movie stars. Berniece Hanson is resting at home, after her strenuous school work. Arlene Lubbs and Fern Wallace are teaching schools in the country near their homes. Orval Durham also teaches the upper grades of the Manlius Grade School. Woodrow Olson is running a soft drink parlor and hamburger stand in Chicago. Mildred Nicholas is a famous designer and dressmaker in Paris. Clyde Adams is studying for the ministry at Carthage. Alice Alpaugh Jensen and Clifford have gone to New Jersey where he is the manager of several large paper mills. Eleanor (Johnson) Alpaugh and Albert are living in Chicago. Albert is running an aeroplane taxi from Chicago to San Francisco. Glen Durham is running a meat market in Princeton. Avis Potts is studying to be a beauty culturist in Chicago. This is the prophecy for the graduates of 1930. Pago Thirty ne —B. E.-O. L. :eeAM Their M n.vfe r S Voice AKR0-B vn7 H4(?Ry Borrigci'P Ouig CLOWN Siu.SK a In- Alarm The Delphian Literary Society The Delphians gave very good programs, one every other month. The programs gave the members practice in the special lines of talent, plays, extemporaneous speeches, songs and music were the most prominent features of the programs. They had good talent and used it. OFFICERS President...................... Elva McKune Vice-President ................... Ruth Styer Secretary and Treasurer ...... Doris Peterson Page Thirty-three ®lir Alarm Philomathean Literary Society The Philomatheans now have thirty-seven members, all of whom are quite talented. There are some exceptionally good musicians and singers as well as some very excellent readers in this society. The last named, have been proved by the honors received at the Literary Zone Contest. A number of very interesting programs have been given during the year, each one showing improvement. OFFICERS President ............... Lola Mae Hunt Vice-President........... Evelyn Johnson Secretary and Treasurer . Marjorie Swanson Paso Thirty-four Alarm The Agriculture Club Top Row:—William Dabler, William Draper, Conrad Hudson, Dale Hartz, Kenneth Blackmer, Clifford Jensen, Glenn Swan, Clifford Hansen. Second Row:—Mr. Bateman, Orval Durham, Russel Swanson, Daniel Raabe, Clyde Adams, George Anspach, Oliver Alpaugh, Kenneth Jensen, Alden Swanson. First Row:—Albert Alpaugh, Woodrow Olson, Johnny Elliott, Milton Edlefson, Ronald Dabler, Marvin Hewitt, Roger Czech, Glenn Durham. Page Thirty-flve IDork of the Agriculture Department T ■ T E, THE PUPILS of Manlius High School will endeavor to give an account of the members of the Agriculture Club, and the instructor during our year of work. It is our purpose to be of as much help to the farmers by the way of instruction and physical labor as possible, and at the same time be of assistance to ourselves by gaining more knowledge. To every person of the masculine sex, with a normal mind, knowledge of agriculture is of importance, if no more than to save him from embarrassment. With the exception of a few times the agriculture boys have managed to put out an article in the school paper every week, for the benefit of the farmers. The laboratory work of the horticulture boys consisted mostly of pruning and spraying. We did as much of this as possible in the season for that work. Those we could not get to, we instructed so that they too might share profits. The members of that class and the teacher started a spraying organization this year. The outfit used was rather small, but next year we hope to get a larger one, and thereby enlarge the organization. The agronomy boys also made some progress in their laboratory work. They tested ten thousand ears of corn during this last winter alone. This year at the Bureau Township Community Fair and the Bureau County Farmer's Institute combined, our school took fifth place in agriculture activities. We should also recognize the individual merits among which the following boys were prominent. Kenneth Blackmer, who tied for first place in judging poultry, and took second in sheep. Roger Czech, who scored ninety-two out of a possible one hundred in judging fat stock. At the Farmers Institute held at Manlius, October twenty-second and twenty-third the following agriculture members took prizes: Clifford Jensen, took second in yellow corn. Alden Swanson, took first in white corn. There were also several members who took prizes in small grains, apples, and vegetables. At the corn show held in Princeton, January third, our school ranked third. Clifford Hansen, one of the members of the team, whose points were among the highest, received one hunrded and forty-five points out of a possible one hundred fifty. Our club meetings, held irregularly because of various conditions, consisted of plays and talks which, though sometimes very humorous, had many lessons in them. We also took an active part in some of the Parent-Teachers’ meetings. One of the plays given at a meeting was “Hired Help,” a neat little play which showed the value of up-to-date farming.” The agriculture members received several lectures from various sources Page Thirty-six during the past year. One was “Mixing Concrete, which was given by a representative of the Portland Cement Association. Another was “Destroying the Common Barberry.” These were both exceedingly interesting. The latter was given by Mr. Bills a man from our neighboring town of Sheffield and a college mate of our instructor. He was sent out by the United States Department of Agriculture. He not only had slides to show us, but also some actual samples, which made us understand the lecture more thoroughly. Our trip to Moline taught us a great deal. We learned how machinery was made, and many of us gained a different point of view of the ways of the factory. Aside from the fact that the trip taught us a great deal, we saw some very interesting sights. This is not all the work that is carried on. Each member has his individual project to care for. These projects are supervised by the agriculture teacher, Mr. Bateman, who took charge of the Farmers Institute and put it over. There is also class work, and many other activities that make agricultural life worth while, and help to keep young folks on the farm. Roger:—(to barber)—“Say barber, how long do 1 have to wait for a shave?” Barber:—(looking at him)—“Well, I think you'll have to wait several years.” Mr. French—(in economics)—“Milton, what is the best way to make a dollar go a long way?’ Milton:—(drowsily)— Put it in an envelope and send it to China.” Johnny:—“I didn’t bring an excuse for being absent yesterday ’cause Ma was too busy to write one this morning.” Prof. French:—“Then why didn’t your father write one? Johnny:—“Oh shucks, he’s no good making excuses. Ma catches him every time, and you’re smarter 'n Ma.” Marguerite says Norman Miller is getting his sorority pin. It’s been a year since Marguerite had Latin. Page Thirty-seven Pagrc Thirty-nine (Hhr Alarm Football Season 1926 A FEW DAYS after school had beg un Coach Calhoun, a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College called a meeting of all boys who were interested in football. Of about twenty-five boys in school, fifteen reported for practice. Of the eleven men that Coach Calhoun selected for the team, four were regulars of last year and all that they needed was a little polishing. The rest were inexperienced and light in weight. It seemed that most of our games were lost because of lack of weight, but even though our players were small they showed fight and grit throughout the season. Page Forty (lit? Alarm NEPONSET AT MAULIUS. After two good hard weeks of training we met Neponset, the Little Six Champions, on September 24th. This game was played in a sea of mud and with the exception of the last quarter, it was anybody's game. The first quarter ended 0 to 0. During the second quarter, Neponset, after a series of plunges and end runs, tramped over the goal for a touchdown. The half ended 7 to 0. The third quarter was exciting and the ball at different times was close to both goal lines. But in the fourth quarter the Manlius line weakened and Neponset came through with two more touchdowns. The game ended, 20 to 0, though our line outplayed the Neponset line, man to man. WETHERSFIELD 32, MANLIUS 0. The team went to Wethersfield Friday, October 1 and returned with the small end of a 32 to 0 score. The loss of Hudson and the Jensen boys was keenly felt. But the boys put up a game fight and stuck to it to the last minute although it was a losing fight. Blackmer was the defensive star of the team. WYANET 9, MANLIUS 0. This was a bitterly contested game with the beefy Wyanet crew coming out victors. Their touchdown was the result of a series of plunges which seemed their only method of gaining any ground. Their line averaged close to 170 pounds, while ours would scarcely average I 30. The final score was 9 to 0. WALNUT 32. MANLIUS 12. On October I 5 we met and were defeated by Walnut. Gains were all made through the line. Our scores came in as a result of recovered fumbles. Adams recovered two of them and made runs of 40 and 99 yards for touchdowns with the support and interference of Blackmer and Hudson. BUREAU 60, MANLIUS 0. We were defeated by Bureau in our third Little Six game Friday, October 22nd. This game, although one sided, showed some good runs and tackles. Blackmer, Draper and Thompson all played well. SHEFFIELD 34. MANLIUS 6. On October 29 Manlius traveled to Sheffield but came home with defeat. Although our team was outweighed we took the ball for several gains in the second and fourth quarters. Blackmer did most of the ground gaining for us and was ably supported by Thompson in the backfield and Draper and Al-paugh in the line. Our1 touchdown was made by Blackmer in the second quarter by mixed signals when Sheffield had possession of the ball. The score at the half was 1 4 to 6. Sheffield came back with line smashes and battered their way for three more touchdowns. Page Forty-one BUDA 26, MANLIUS 0. This was the last game of the season. The first half was close and well played but our light line weakened the last half and Buda took advantage of this and pushed across three touchdowns. Blackmer, Thompson and Carlson did well in the backfield as did Alpaugh and Adams in the line. FOOTBALL LINE-UP. Alpaugh End Hudson Adams End Blackmer .. H. Jensen Tackle and Guard Carlson .... W. Jensen Tackle Swanson ... W. Dabler .... Guard and Tackle Hewitt G. Anspach Guard Saunders .. Thompson..Center and Half-Back Johnson ... Draper Half-Back and Center Czech FOOTBALL SCORES. Neponset 20 Manlius Wethersfield 32 Manlius Wyanet 9 Manlius Walnut 33 Manlius Bureau 60 Manlius Sheffield 34 Manlius Buda 26 Manlius LITTLE SIX STANDING End and Half-Back .12 Bureau ................................... First Neponset ................................ Second Buda ..................................... Third Walnut .................................. Fourth Sheffield ................................ Fifth Manlius .................................. Sixth Phrc Forty-two Basketball Season 1927 ABOUT A WEEK after Thanksgiving, Coach Calhoun called a basketball practice and about the same boys responded for practice as in football. We looked for a better basketball team than a football team, although none of the veterans of last year were in school this year. A whole new team was built and it did well for the little experience the boys had. The first team won four or five games during the season while the second team did the same. The second team won about half of the games they played and we look for great improvement in them next year. The team next year will have three of its regulars back and ought to make a good showing. LINE-UP OF THE BASKETBALL TEAM. Left Forward—Draper and Thompson. Left Guard—Swan and Carlson. Center—Blackmer and Dabler. Right Forward—Hudson and Saunders. Standing Guard—Hartz and Jensen. Paj?e Forty-three Ci hr Alarm LITTLE SIX BASKETBALL SCORES. Dec. 1 Manlius 5 Bureau Dec. 9 Manlius 8 Walnut Dec. 16 Manlius 8 Buda Feb. 7 Manlius 3 Sheffield ... Feb. 14 Manlius 21 Neponset .. Feb. 21 Manlius 8 Bureau Feb. 28 Manlius 10 Walnut Mar. 4 Manlius 7 Sheffield ... Mar. 1 1 Manlius 9 Buda Mar. 18 Manlius 17 Neponset .. ALL BASKETBALL SCORES. Manlius.................. 5 Bureau ... Manlius..................26 Tiskilwa .. Manlius.................. 8 Walnut .... Manlius..................15 Mineral .... Manlius.................. 8 Buda ....... Manlius.................. 8 Rock Falls Manlius.................. 3 Sheffield .. Manlius.................2 1 Neponset . Manlius.................1 I Annawan Manlius.................. 8 Bureau ___ Manlius..................12 Malden ... Manlius..................10 Walnut.... Manlius..................14 Mineral .... Manlius.................. 7 Sheffield .. Manlius.................. 9 Buda ....... Manlius..................20 Annawan . Manlius.................17 Neponset . Manlius.................I 4 Malden .... BUREAU INVITATION TOURNAMENT. Manlius...............I 5 DePue ......... BUREAU COUNTY TOURNAMENT. Manlius...............1 8 DePue ......... Manlius.............. 8 LaMoille ...... DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. Manlius..............23 Mendota ....... Manlius...............I I LaMoille ...... 23 22 26 1 7 19 19 29 17 19 20 23 38 22 1 1 26 54 17 19 25 19 33 29 29 17 19 22 20 22 I 7 7 22 19 25 PaRe Forty-four (Ehr Alarm LITTLE SIX STANDING. Sheffield ........................ Walnut ........................... Buda ............................. Bureau ............................ Neponset ......................... Manlius .......................... ... First Second .. Third Fourth .. Fifth .. Sixth basketball Tournaments BUREAU INVITATION TOURNAMENT. On December 31 and January 1, the Bureau Invitation Tournament was held at the Bureau Township Schools. In the first game we were defeated by DePue in a hard and well fought game. The final score was 15 to 17. BUREAU COUNTY TOURNAMENT. This tournament was held at Sheffield on February 24, 25 and 26. In the first game we played DePue who had beaten us in the other tournament. We won by a score of 23 to 9. In the second game we were defeated by the LaMoille five who copped first place in the tournament. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. This tournament was held at Princeton on March I Oth, I I th and I 2th. We drew Mendota and defeated them in a hard game by a score of 23-18. But in the next game we were defeated by LaSalle who won this tournament. The score at the half was even, but we were outplayed the last half. ‘Track THE TRACK season officially opened with a dual meet with Walnut, April 8th, held on the home field. Our boys were green and inexperienced and the meet was a one-sided affair. Walnut's well balanced crew took first in all events but the pole vault, Thompson winning first place for Manlius. Hudson placed second in the 440 and Hartz second in the mile run. Two weeks later our boys met Buda here and lost by a four-point margin. We won first in every track event except the half-mile. We tied for first in the pole vault and broad jump. We also won the discus. Buda scored in the shot put and javelin throw, and by taking seconds and thirds won the meet. The boys are working hard and expect to make themselves felt in the Little Six meet and the County meet. The boys who are expected to turn in points in the future meets are Thompson, Hartz, Hudson, Draper, Swan, Carlson, W. Jensen, H. Jensen and Saunders. Page Foriy-five E5555 0 W...............-Sty? Alarms Calendar SEPTEMBER. 6— School begins. Boys make a grand rush for back seats. Class officers and advisers elected. 7— Trying hard to get acquainted with new teachers and “Freshies.” 8— Freshmen scattered all over the building. Almost need a traffic cop. 9— Mr. French is trying to decide if the American History Class is dumb or just bashful? ? ? 10—Received first issue of the weekly school paper, “The News.” Helen E. elected editor. 13— Startling fact discovered in history. Magellan sailed through the Isthmus of Panama. 14— Annual Staff elected. 15— All Freshmen boys are labeled. Woe to the one that loses his label. Shower bath is greatest punishment. 16— Freshmen and new teachers wear green crepe paper. We have to initiate the teachers while we can. Later we shall receive our initiation. Sad but true. 17— (Lorraine Peterson visits school. Fay shows Doris P. some real “cave man stuff.” 20— Everyone “drowsy” in assembly fourth period. Ruby M. reads a letter all noon. Interesting! Eh? 21— Two engraving men visit Annual Staff. Mr. Calhoun:—“Have you ever seen a check?” Glenn S.:—“Not very often.” 22— “Thompy” picks flowers from school shrubbery for his teacher, Mr. Calhoun. 23— Claretta and Glen elected cheer leaders. Miss Mitchell says, “Speaking of winning a lady’s hand is absolutely nonsense.” 24— Mazie receives a fresh or French note. Maybe both eh Mazie? “Sam Pat!” says Mr. Calhoun as we are defeated by Neponset football team. 27— Eleanora Jenkins visits school. Walter passes notes for (—) ? ? Freshie-Sophomore party. 28— Mr. Bateman’s motto: “Carry your rubbers on a muddy day, it might rain some more. 29— Juniors and Seniors plan a party. 30— Literary Societies elect officers. Each society rejoices over their equal number of green freshmen. OCTOBER. 1—Football game at Wethersfield. We lost, although we had a truck load of support. 4— Many sleepy girls. Must be the day after the night before. 5— June’s hair-cut causes a real debate in rest room at noon. Fay gives us the terrible news that he will be blind in three days. 6— All the Freshmen girls “fall” for George. Ruth S. sings, “What Does it Matter?” 7— Leatha and Helen absent at noon. “Soph” boys are coining new words. 8— No school. Rah! Rah! Institute. ll Prof. asks Nellie if she has been in the penitentiary. He informed us that he had been there—visiting. 12— Seniors order class rings. Sell football tickets or school Saturday. Take your choice. 13— Helena rejoices over Johnny’s wonderful salesmanship. 14— “No! date. No! party,” says Ruth S. George, can’t you take the hint? 15— Junior and Senior Party at Elliott’s. “Thanks for the hay-rack ride.” Easy test in History, grades 25-30. 18— Gwendolyn and Glenn’s wedding pictures arrive. Florence O. (was our visitor today. 19— Photographer arrives to take pictures for annual. Helen E. breaks camera when her individual picture is taken. 20— Camera repaired. Conrad and Dale search for abbreviation of admission. 21— 'Mr. Tyler, from Dixon, entertained the Seniors and Sophomores fifth period. 22— Farmer’s Institute. Annual Staff sells lunches to raise money for annual. 25— Miss MeMorris is visiting Miss Mitchell. Glenn and Ruth S. hold hands when Miss Miller is absent from the assembly. 26— Mr. Merril, representing Curtis Publishing Co., convinces us that we should have another magazine campaign. Teams:—'Buccaneers, Seadogs and Pirates. 27— Ruth S. has her hair bobbed. “Jeb” Stuart received his nickname from his initials, J. E. B. 28— Zeita Rasmussen decides she “no likes us.” Why does Doris say, “What do you know for sure?” Page Forty-six liw Alarm NOVEMBER. 1— Pirates win the contest. First Delphian Literary Society meeting. Several wearing white set rings. Diamonds. 2— Trouble. Girls and boys have a fight for “gym.” 3— Ruby A. wants Santa Claus to bring her a guide book to bookkeeping. “Won’t you please tell him, Mr. Calhoun ?” 4— French I—Learn proverbs. Georgie and Nellie quarrel over dictionary. 5— Lost last football game to Buda. 8— Senior pictures arrive. “Ain’t she sweet?” 9— Marguerite tells Glenn that naughty boys will never go to heaven. 10—Senior girls serve at P. T. A. supper. Latest! Both boys and girls are wearing beautiful ear rings. 12—Marge is arranging dates for the timid. Tubby is undecided, which shall he escort to the party, Helen or Leatha ? 15— A new pupil, Alice Alpaugh, enters Freshmen class. 16— Ruby A. and Lois would appreciate it very much if chairs were in the library. 17— English II class review nursery rhymes. 18— Snow. Tardy marks. 19— Kay Bee on all-star team of “Little Six.” “Sis” is very proud of her Red Grange. 22—Tubby tells assembly that he is spending Thanksgiving in Prophetstown. Mad! Mad! Mad! 24—The bookkeeping quartet sings, “That’s Why I Love You.” Why? Grade School entertains us eighth period. “U” means ‘unsatisfactory’, says Mr. French. 29—We are waiting breathlessly for Violet’s answer to Georgie’s note. DECEMBER. 1— Many beautiful posters are decorating the walls of Assembly. 2— Cheer practice. Ruby and Lois have a little date with Mr. Bateman. Princeton for ads. 3— Busy day. Russel S’s future ambition is to invent an iceless radiator for Ford cars. 5—All are having a slipping time. 8—Seniors order commencement announcements. 13— Winter cleaning taking place. Almost ready to welcome State Inspector. 14— “Thompy” and Glen perform Wild West stunts. Oh, be your age! 15—'Operetta reported O. Kay, “Gypsy Rover.” 17—Draw names for Xmas presents. 20—Marjorie tells her dream. Thrilling. 22— Is there a Santa Claus? Oui! Oui! President Monroe was, says American History Class. 23— Christmas Program. Some girls receive romantic gifts from (?). Does Glen know how to spell occasion? Ask Arlene. JANUARY. 3— All safely back after vacation. Marie has a black eye. Johnny says he is innocent. 4— “Senior class rings arrive. A-hem! Class meetings to plan for a wedding present for Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun. 5— Violet A. declares war on Ruth S. Eunice receives a won-der-ful letter. No teasing! 10— Nellie has a picture of a graduate of 1927. Who is it, Nellie? 11— Juniors are making a large profit by selling candy to Fay at reduced prices. 12— Miss Miller reads a story of “Three Bears” to French Class. 13— Unlucky thirteenth. Semesters. Snowdrifts. 14— Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun treat assembly. Do we like chocolates? Uh! huh! 17— Annual Staff meeting. Mr. Bateman was only one present. A “Star” gets stuck. How queer. Junior bob-sled party. 18— Mr. French begins drafting for the literary war. 19— Cap and gown idea introduced to Seniors. Undoubtedly they “no like ’em.” Sophomore bob-sled party. Leatha says, “it sure takes a long while to go home in a bob-sled.” 20— Bill Draper exercises his admiration for the rose on Viola’s coat. Bookkeeping room is “spooky.” Ink, rulers, ledgers, etc., missing. 25— Ruby M. is very excited in Room I when she sees a Ford sedan. We understand that Wesleyan is having vacation. 26— Glenn and Arlene have their usual sad parting after school. FEBRUARY. 8— Country pupils come to school in wagons. “Pete” and “Katie” like muddy roads. 9— The critic comments on the boys good behavior on the day of the literary program. Page Forty-seven (Silir Alarm 10—Bill has the “grippe.” Cadet mourns the beautiful blue muffler. 22— The Cherry tree story is the “bunk.” Seniors said so. 23— Mr. French tells the assembly that there are four years difference between 1854 and 1858. How astonishing. 24— Viola falls for Bill while Glen and Gwennie are singing “Thinking of You.” MARCH. 1— First of March. Dale does a little moving in “Ag” class, by special request. 2— Boys sign for track events. So do some girls. Milton enters the delay race. 3— State Inspector!!! Mr. Calhoun is sorry that the inspector did not see test papers. You know. I know. “Lizzie is a fine History teacher. N’ est ce’ pas?” 4— Lola Mae receives a picture from West Bureau. She explains that it is for her friend. 8—Domestic Science room at noon. Lila H.:—“I should tell Mr. French.” 10— 'Doris and Peggy are wearing new “mannish” wrist-watches. “I’ll tell the teacher on you naughty boys,” says Violet A. 11— K. B. and “Thompy” are excused from class. Juniors publish a real “newsy” newspaper. Where are those wandering boys today? 16— Dramatic scene. Romeo and Juliet. Signals, 1-2-3. No, I cannot go fishing. 17— The rovers are welcomed back. Alden preserves his excuse blank. 18— Glen gives a free demonstration of roller skating. Whoopee! Hello! Kid. 21—Some boys get April Fooled. Annual Staff’s picture show. Tickets? Tickets? Did Clifford buy two? Ask Katie. 23—Dreaming of “While London Sleeps.” Seniors say earth is many times larger than the sun. Science, eh? 24— A picture in a frame by tennis court. Romantic!! “Huddy,” the hero. Doris the heroine. 25— Glen finds a gay note. “Let’s buy Eskimo Pies?” 28— Gwendolyn: “Oh dear, why do they play “Sometime?” June: “Because Viola cannot play ‘Always ” 29— “Where is that Rascal Pat?” “Cornin’ sir.” 31—Pencil note—“Love me—and the World is Mine.” Serious, eh? Mr. French says that the value of a woman’s hat greatly depends on price. We imagine Mrs. French has her new Easter hat. APRIL. 5— Glen begins his imaginary trip to Chicago. Please beware of the mad three. 6— Ruth falls. Result: half-stockings and runners. Cecil and Viva dissolve partnership. 8—Junior Play, “Take My Advice.” 11—George does not like problems about cats and rats. Get the mop! Get the mop! 13— ‘School house “wet” in spite of prohibition. April showers have come our way. 14— Toast programs. Peggy’s notes make Cadet happy. Seniors’ grades are averaged. They see commencement in the future. 25—Zone Contest. Three firsts: Elva, Lois, and Clifford. MAY. 19—iSectional judging contest at Walnut. 31—Senior class play. JUNE. 2— Commencement. 3— Picnic. Page Forty-eight (Ihr Alarm Society Notes THE FIRST social event of our school year was, of, course, the Freshman-Sophomore party, held at the High School, Friday evening, September twenty-fourth. This was a backwards party and even the refershments were served with the dessert first. The Juniors and Seniors came next in line with an outdoor party at Elliott’s Grove, Friday evening, October fifteenth. They left the High School at six-thirty, making the trip on a hayrack. A large bonfire had been prepared making an excellent place for roasting weiners and marshmallows. After eating, games were played by some, while others sat about the fire telling stories. Everyone present seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed himself. On November twelfth at the High School was held the annual Country Gentleman party. After the subscription campaign ended, the two losing sides gave the winning side a party. This year the Buccaneers and the Sea Dogs entertained the Pirates at a Deep Sea Revel. The evening was spent in playing games and engaging in contests. As a whole the party went off very well. Although it was somewhat difficult to plan a party, and not tell Ruth Hagan, the Juniors succeeded in surprising her at her home Monday evening, January seventeenth. After refreshments were served the party adjourned. Wednesday evening, January nineteenth, the Sophomores engaged in a bob-sled party. Although there was only one sled, all managed to find a place in it. After a short ride the people returned to the High School where they played games and were served refreshments consisting of candy and popcorn. The Freshmen, not to be outdone by the Sophomores, also had a bobsled party, Saturday evening, January twenty-first. Freshmen always enjoy parties and they certainly did this one. After a merry ride, they returned to the High School and had refreshments of oyster soup and crackers. It was reported that they were also entertained with some musical selections by some of the boys. On Tuesday evening, March eighth, Orville Thompson entertained his friends at a birthday party. This party was intended to be a surprise but Orville was too clever for us, and found out about it. However, a very pleasant time was spent by all. It is too early to mention commencement activities and plays but we may say that the Junior play, Take My Advice, was very good and it is only hoped by the Seniors that they may do as well. —L. M. H. Page Forty-nine ■ (iltf Alarm —� .............—g Music and Literarij Contests The local elimination contest was held at Manlius, April 12, 192 7. The various contestants and the rank of the first three were: Extemporaneous Speakers, Boys: First, Clifford Hansen; Second, Oliver Alpaugh; Third, Harry Jensen; Fourth, Marvin Hewitt. Extemporaneous Speakers, Girls: First, Elva McKune; Second, Lila Hartz; Third, Francis Nelson. Girls’ Humorous: First, A Football Fan,” by Lois Pierson; Second, The Penitent, by Beulah Edlefson; Third, “Boy’s Story,” by Leatha Smith; “Wives at Jamestown, by Opal Pierson; Jimmie Jones Studies Geography, by Marvel Draper; “Tobias at the Millionaires,” by Arlene Lubbs; The Absentmindedness of Priscilla, by Doris Johnson. Girls’ Dramatic: First, “Tom o’ The Gleam,” by Cecil Caudy: Second, The Last Leaf, by Mazie Monson; Third, The Wheels of Time, by Claretta Mae Lathrop; The White Hands of Telham, by Elizabeth Friend; Hagar,” by Ruth Styer; The Stray Sunbeam, by Ruby Mott; The Highwayman, by Fern Wallace. Boys’ Humorous: First, “At the Swimming Pool, by Johnny Elliott; Second, “In Swimming,” by Francis Dabler; Third, A Rheumatism Cure, by Virden Johnson. ZONE CONTEST HELD AT WALNUT. After much postponing and arguing it was finally decided that the Zone Contest should be held April 23, 1927, at Walnut. Bureau Township was eliminated because of the small-pox scare, so the remaining contestants were from Walnut, Wyanet and Manlius. Out of a possible 66 points, Manlius won 23, Walnut 22 and Wyanet 19. The following places were taken by Manlius Contestants: Girls’ Humorous ..................... First by Lois Pierson Girls’ Dramatic......................Second by Cecil Caudy Boys’ Humorous ..................... Second by Johnnie Elliott Girls’ Extempore .................... First by Elva McKune Boys’ Extempore ................... First by Clifford Hansen Chorus .............................. Third by Manlius Girls Orchestra ............................... Second by Manlius Pasre Fifty COUNTY CONTEST AT PRINCETON. The County Contest was held at Princeton, April 29, 1927. The zones were represented by all those taking first place in the Zone Contests. Although our people did not bring home any firsts, the people of Manlius should be very proud of the success attained by the constant training of all the contestants. Lois Pierson took second in Girls’ Humorous; Elva McKune took third in Girls' Extempore; Clifford Hansen tied for third in Boys' Extempore. Medals were presented to those who placed by Mr. O. V. Shaffer, President of the County Association. Music Our Annual would not be complete if we did not say something about the two branches of music which have been taken up in this school year. All the girls interested in chorus work were tried out, early in the year. Thirty were eligible to enter the chorus. The Chorus was organized by our director. Miss Benson. The officers elected were: Claretta Mae Lathrop, President; Gwendolyn F. Czech, Vice-President; Doris E. Peterson, Treasurer; Lola Mae Hunt, Secretary and Mazie J. Monson, Pianist. When we started working for the contest, the Glee Club was cut down to twenty-one. The first sopranos were: Ruby Adams, Lola Mae Hunt, Doris Olson, Marguerite Raabe, Eunice Draper, Ruth Styer, Doris Peterson, Darlene Souser, Genevieve Alpaugh, Gwendolyn Czech. Second sopranos were: Opal Pierson, Helen Blackmer, Mildred Nicholas, Olive Lathrop, Evelyn Johnson, Frances Nelson and Fern Wallace. Altos were: Claretta Mae Lathrop, Helena Dabler, Thelma Mullin, Blanche Nicholas, Marvel Draper. Our practices were held twice each week. Roll call was taken each night and excuses were handed in each time a member was absent. Many of our members dropped for different reasons, but on the whole the girls are to be commended, for much hard work has been necessary to accomplish so much thus far. Our first appearance was made at the Farmers' Institute. Our quartette was also selected at this time. The members were: Ruth Styer, first soprano; Evelyn Johnson, second soprano; Blanche Nicholas, first alto; Claretta Mae Lathrop, second alto. Groups have been selected from the chorus to sing different times and the girls have always done well. In the Zone Contest at Walnut, we were awarded third place. We were satisfied with the decision, but we were not satisfied with our results. It is hoped that we can do better next year. Page Fifty-one OUR HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. Our orchestra was organized in January. Miss Benson was our director and Oliver Alpaugh was appointed manager. The members and their respective instruments were: Evelyn Johnson—Piano Milton Edlefson—Trombone Oliver Alpaugh—Cornet Kenneth Jensen—Cornet Albert Alpaugh—Cornet Claretta Mae Lathrop—B-flat Clarinet Doris Peterson—B-flat Clarinet Mazie Monson—C Saxophone Marguerite Raabe—C Saxophone Marvel Draper—E-flat Saxophone Genevieve Alpaugh—Violin Thelma Mullin—Violin Helen Mullin. of the grade school also played with us, playing the violin Practices were held each Monday night. We did not intend at first to enter the orchestra in the contest, but we were sure we could gain experience from it at least so we entered about two weeks before the contest. The members worked very hard to get in good shape and our reward was, that we won second place. Miss Benson was very faithful to the work and much praise is due her for her work in both the chorus and orchestra. It is hoped that the orchestra will have as many pieces with it next year, with more stringed instruments. —C. M. L. 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JOHNSON Sheffield, Illinois BUREAU COUNTY’S LARGEST GENERAL FURNITURE STORE AND UNDERTAKING m New Bedford, Telephone 311 Illinois Day or Night Bureau County Farm Bureau FOR PERMANENT PROSPEROUS AGRICULTURE d§ 00(§?) PERSONAL SERVICE FARM VISITS ON REQUEST “USE YOUR FARM BUREAU” Office at 1019 N. Mam Street Princeton, Illinois (Utr Alarm 9 HI. (6. Slunnaa l HAMILTON §nu« OIL i FLORISTS COMPANY I ' Sheffield, Illinois SERVICE THAT SATISFIES | FLOWERS AND PLANTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS I i , , . WYANET, ILLINOIS I DODGE i WALNUT ! BROTHERS ELECTRIC THEATRE 1 MOTOR WALNUT, ILLINOIS CARS t i m THE HOME OF BETTER KASBEER’S GARAGE j PICTURES PRINCETON, ILL. Phone 1 —— ————« Regular Shows Wednesday and Saturday Nights ——— — — A. M. THOMPSON L. F. VAN ORMER LUMBER COMPANY MANLIUS, ILLINOIS Do you worry along? The wise man looks ahead and prepares for what the future may bring. The foolish man trusts to his luck and waits for his ship to come. Be like the wise man—build to promote a better business with more profits. OUR SERVICE FRIENDLY AND SYMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE TASK AT HAND. TACTFUL CONDUCT OF ALL FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL, NO MATTER HOW SMALL Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Parent MODERN FACILITIES FUNERAL DIRECTORS TAMPICO, PHONE 30-2 I DAVIS EAT SHOP QUALITY FOOD QUICK SERVICE MARK EVERY GRAVE A. C. BEST son MONUMENT BUILDERS J. W. DAVIS, Prop. ESTABLISHED 1869 Princeton, 111. Princeton, Illinois The Class of ’27 Of ITlanlius High School express their sincere thanks to all the Patrons, mho through their support haue assisted us materially in financing this issue of the “Alarm Pamp Carlson JEWELERS PRINCETON, ILLINOIS. Every woman longs for beautiful table appointments. Beauty and utility are combined in our line of silverware — gracefully designed pieces that kindle pride and generous admiration. See our unusual values in silver, glass, clocks and ornaments for the home. TRY US FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR WE APPRECIATE SHOWING YOU OUR FOOTWEAR THE GOOD LUCK SHOE | STORE Between the 10 Cent Stores Kewanee, Illinois FRED MAYHEW, Mgr. 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 COMPANY Phone R41. Wyanet, Illinois. ©he Alarm Farmers’ SAPP, DAHL Grain and Stock OLDS Co-Operative Co. DEPENDABLE DEALERS IN GRAIN AND MERCHANDISE FARMERS' SUPPLIES Our Motto—Co-Operation We give S. H. Green Trading Stamps Wyanet, Illinois Manager, A. 0. Halberg Phone L411 Wyanet, Illinois TASTY PIES, COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS, ROLLS and all other sweet Don Fletcher goods at THE BARBER The Home Bakery WE AIM TO PLEASE Wyanet, Illinois Wyanet, Illinois alu' UJyanrt Sterorb The First National Bank IS A LOCAL PAPER EVERYONE ENJOYS 1 i Wyanet, Illinois | FOUR PER CENT PAID ON SHFo TIME AND SAVINGS We are Proud of the Printing done by ACCOUNTS THE WYANET PRINT - SHOP Member of Federal W. E. GROSE, Prop. Reserve Bank. ASCHE 4 TIRES AND BATTERIES WYANET, ILLINOIS GOOD PRINTING OFFICE STATIONERY SOCIETY STATIONERY WINDOW CARDS SALE BILLS HIGH SCHOOL ANNUALS All kinds of Book Work Prices Just Right. s THE SHEFFIELD TIMES Sheffield, Illinois THE ARTER CLOTHING HOUSE Kewanee, Illinois Largest and finest stock of young men’s suits. CORRECT COLLEGE MODELS • All wool two-trouser suits $24.00 to $50.00 THE ARTER CLOTHING HOUSE WE ARE GLAD TO DO OUR BIT TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE FOR WHICH THE “ALARM” STANDS— HIGHER AND BETTER CO-OPERATION ( oo IPalnut Lumber and Supply Co WALNUT, ILLINOIS High School Educations are very essential now days for every Boy and Girl. Thousands of boys and girls graduating this year will be unable to go on to college because their jrMrents did not start early to prepare. OUR JUVENILE POLICIES start any time after the child is one year old and matures when they are 16, 1 7, or 1 8 as you wish. Ask About Our Juvenile Educational Policy HARRAUFF AGENCY, General Agts., Franklin Life Insurance Company. Harrauff Bldg., Princeton, 111. Phone 99 - — —— ——— 4 G. H. GONIGAM G. W. BASS The Gonigam-Bass Company LUMBER, COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL FLOUR AND FEED (£5)°0 ) We buy and ship all kinds of Live Stock. WALNUT, ILLINOIS F. BURKLE THE WOMAN WHO IS SEEKING SILK HOSIERY Garage that will exactly match or contrast with her frocks and AUTO ACCESSORIES, shoes, will find just the de- sired shade in our WAYNE GAS, OILS, ETC. KNIT Hosiery. m V AUTO AND ELECTRIC GENSTER REPAIRING BROS. Walnut, Illinois. Sheffield, Illinois. — —— ——:— -+ (Uir Alarm Souser s Garage GENERAL AND FORD ACCESSORIES AUTHORIZED CROSLEY DEALER Racine Tires Manlius, Illinois Mayaiitp 3Imt anil (Cafe HOME COOKED MEALS Good Sandwiches Clean Rooms Quality, Service and Satisfaction Phone L411 Wyanet, Illinois J. B. Brown-“The Nyal Store” MANLIUS, ILLINOIS TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST ( ooCsd Brown’s Drug Store will serve you with Nationally Advertised Goods of Standard Quality. BUY QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND YOUR MONEY IS WELL SPENT. (Hlir Alarm WHEN IN KEWANEE... We invite you to visit Scott Pollitz store for ready-to-wear, accessories, piece goods, draperies and many other things. w Always Moderately Priced. I Scott Pollitz Green Stamps FRANK GRAMPP COMPANY Dealers in POULTRY, CREAM AND EGGS Highest Prices Paid Always Call Us. Phone 81 Manlius, 111. i Wetherell Gift Shop SHEFFIELD THE CRICHFIELD STUDIO PRINCETON, ILL. Photography in all its Branches Phone 250 Imported and Domestic Gifts for all Occasions in Leather, China, Brass, Pottery, Linens and Jewelry. DR. P. A. Mac MILLAN Dentist Tampico, Illinois ©hr Alarm........... LINCOLN FORD FORDSON l Authorized Sales and Service We maintain an efficient and modern j repair department. PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE F. C. BOLLMAN NEW BEDFORD, ILLINOIS TRY OUR SERVICE STATION FOR YOUR NEXT REQUIREMENTS OF OIL AND GAS QUALITY AND SERVICE Our Motto ( 5)oo(5 ) Bollman Oil Company MANLIUS, ILLINOIS Utr Alarm Class of ’27 It is only a step from the school room to your life’s vocation. Whether you choose the field of agriculture, business or the professions, we invite you to use the services of this strong bank in making the most of your opportunities Farmers National Bank ’’THE FRIENDLY BANK” Princeton, Illinois. ALWAYS WELCOME We are always glad to see you whenever you can find time to drop in. Listen to the latest Victor Records, reproduced with marvelous fidelity on the Ortho-phonic Victrola. Hear the selections you like best, without obligation. PIANOS VICTROLAS FURNITURE UNDERTAKING TAYLORS Furniture Shop BUDA, ILLINOIS In the Future Visit WINNER’S Smart Shoppe You will always find a Smart Showing of the latest in Ladies’ Wearing Apparel and Millinery. !fi Exclusive, but to Your surprise, not expensive. Beauty Parlor 103 W. Second Street Kewanee, Illinois. THE STORE OF STYLE and QUALITY FOR YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHES Carlson’s Clothes Shop Princeton - : | A. SMITH SON TAMPICO, ILLINOIS J } Hardware, Farm Machinery and Stoves I PERFECTION OIL STOVES, AND DELAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS, ETC. THIS IS THE ELECTRICAL AGE What is the home without electricity? Let us wire your home today. We use the best materials such as West-inghouse and General Electric products. 32 VOLT FARM LIGHTING A SPECIALITY ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL REPAIRING. CALL US TODAY—WE WILL BE THERE TOMORROW. MANLIUS ELECTRIC SHOP MANLIUS, ILLINOIS H. J. WALLIS POULTRY, EGGS AND CREAM PHONE 762 Walnut, Illinois. ©hr Alarm FT nisggPirry IT'TER seeking to serve and satisfy, has been ZL and shall continue to be the guiding spirit of the organization to whom you entrusted the engraving of this annual. Peoria Engraving Co. Pionttr Engraurt of Control lllinoit Artists, Engravers, Elcctrotvpers, Catalogue and Color Plate Makers 101 Main Street Peona. Illinois %