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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1928 volume:

®ljr Alarm STUDENT ANNUAL -OF THE- Manlius Township High School mi PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-eight VOL. VI. Foreword This is the Annual of Manlius High Showing the work of the days just gone by; In years to come may it awake Mem’ries of the Class of Twenty-eight, And may each reader find within Reminders of days that were golden to him. IS. '..........ahr Alarm Dedication So our yarruta, frirniis aui) tracin'ra, mho haur bo utillinylg anil faithfully hclyri) to make our Ijtylj arltool hays jilcaaaut auh yrofitahlr, utp, tlip rlaaa of ’28 hrhiratr tliia uoluutr of ‘‘Shp Alarm” ®ljr Alarm Cfhe School Board H. ALPAUGH s. HEWITT J. EDLEFSON PRES. McKUNE E. OLSON Page Six ©hr Alarm EiCULTY Alarm MR. FLOYD FRENCH Western State Teachers’ College Illinois State Normal University Principal History Economics Civics Page Eight (Hhr Alarm E T BATEMAN, B. S. University of Illinois Agriculture GRACE E. MILLER, A. B. Mount Morris College University of Iowa Mathematics French T. L. TRAUGHBER, B. Ed. LLTH M. SCHNEIDER, B. S. Illinois State Normal University Bradley College University of Illinois Home Economics Science Athletics HELEN F. BENSON, A B. Central College, Mo. Latin English Music PaK� Nine (Elm Alarm Page Eleven Qlhr Alarm GEORGE ANSPACH ‘The happiest hours that e’er I passed, Were certainly not in English Class.’ Philomathean Class President 4 Business Manager “Alarm” 4 Class Play 3 Operetta 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 CEC1LE IRENE CAUDY “She looks dignified, but wait until you know her.” Philomathean Literary Contest 2, 3, 4 Calendar Editor “Alarm” 4 Philomathean President 4 Glee Club 3 Operetta 3 WILLIAM DABLER, Jr. “Of all my mother’s children, I love myself the best.” Delphian Football 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Class Play 3 Senior Play 3 Paf? j Twelve (Ihr Alarm EUNICE DRAPER “Woman’s tongue is her sword, Which she never lets rest.” Delphian Snapshot Editor “Alarm” 4 Class Play 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Delphian Vice President 4 Operetta 3, 4 MILTON EDLEFSON “What if my words were meant for deeds?” Philomathean Asst. Business Mgr., “Alarm” 4 Athletics 1, 4 Class Play 3 Class Vice President 3, 4 LILA MAE HARTZ “Oh, how I love to tee-hee:” Delphian Class Secretai’y-Treasurer 3, 4 Literary Contest 3 Circulation Manager “Alarm” 4 Page Thirteen ®hr Alarm HARRY CARL JENSEN “Would that I might win fame on the mat.” Delphian Football 2, 3, 4 Agriculture Club 1, 2 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 DORIS D. PETERSON “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash.” Delphian Editor-in-Chief “Alarm” 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Delphian Secretary-Treasurer 3 Operetta 3, 4 Delphian President 4 WALTER B. JENSEN “The world knows little of its greatest men.” Delphian Football 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Class Play 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 PaK ? Fourteen ........... ®ht Alarm .......... OPAL PIERSON “Each mind has its own method.” Delphian Class Secretary 1 Joke Editor “Alarm” 4 Literary Contest 2, 3 Operetta 3 Class Play 3 OLIVER ALPAUGH “His corn and cattle were his only care, And his supreme delight, the county fair.” Delphian Football 2, 3, 4 Operetta 3, 4 Delphian Secretary-Treasurer 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Athletic Editor “Alarm” 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 RUTH STYER “Like an angel,—but, oh, how different.” Delphian Operetta 3, 4 Art Editor “Alarm” 4 Literary Contest 2, 3 Class Play 3 Delphian President 2 Glee Club 3, 4 Page Fifteen tEbr Alarm A Senior's Diary SEPTEMBER 1924 I came to the High School several hours ahead of time this morning so I could see what the place was like as I am going to spend most of the next four years here. The bell is ringing and I must hurry to get a back seat. Well, I got my back seat, and I surely do see all that goes on. After introducing the teachers, Miss? Fields, Miss Williams, Miss McMorris, Mr. Newburn and Mr. Anderson, Mr. Perry says the classes will rehearse. Everything is sure funny, so much different than grade school. OCTOBER. The Sophomores entertain us at a party but we do most of the entertaining. Although we are having some troubles and meeting some embarrassing situations, we are enjoying the fun. DECEMBER. We are having a Christmas party. We are giving a stunt, “The Photographer.” We sure are some little family when we are all together, assembled for a family picture. JUNE. One year of school is over and that hasn’t been half bad. Mr. Perry says the picnic will be at home. Yes, the picnic is at home. Such a hot day. No, 1 am not having any fun. There are no shady elms around this place. It is so hot the ice cream is even melting. SEPTEMBER 1925. Only eighteen of the twenty-two are at school this morning. Aren’t they coming back? Why don’t they come? They don’t know how much fun it is to watch the green Freshmen, now that we are Sophomores. I see four of the former teachers are back. See the other two. Isn’t the one with the dark curly hair nice ? Oh, the other’s hair is nearly red. I wonder if she is hot tempered. She is! going to teach English II, so I hope not. The bell is ringing. Can I find a seat? Yes, how do you do Miss Mitchell and Miss Barr. OCTOBER. How astonishing! George informs us in M. and M. History class that there were monkeys among his ancestors. I’m glad that I’m no relation to him. We are giving the Freshmen a party. It is a tacky party and it is true to its name. Just look at Miss McMorris and Mr. Anderson. They sure are tacky. Some of the Freshmen don’t enjoy the initiation. JANUARY. The Country Gentlemen Contest is on. Everyone is working hard. I am going to win some of the prizes. I have two subscriptions now. Just one more for a pencil. Page Sixteen She Alarms JUNE. Two years of school are over. We have been liking it better all the time. Sure we’ll be back next year. We are going to. have the picnic in Alexander Park. We are going in trucks. Are we going to the park right away or shall we go up town? Trimble’s Greenhouse gives each of us a flower. Some take two. They aren’t playing fair. Dinner is being served now. I’ll have to hurry or the boys will have it all. Now I am in jail. What have I done? Oh, yes, but I am out again. Are we ready to start home? Oh, here we are on the road and it is raining. But showers blow over. Home, at last, and 1 have certainly enjoyed the day. SEPTEMBER 192fi. Only fourteen of the class are back again. How dignified I feel. Now I am a Junior. The Seniors think they are “it” but it won’t be long now. The Freshmen sure are green. Have five new teachers. One is very little but I’ll bet, “oh my!” Which one is which? The little one is Miss Benson and the other woman teacher, Miss Miller. The men are Mr. French, Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Bateman. What a grand and glorious rush for seats. Looks like a Quaker meeting, all boys in the back. OCTOBER. Juniors and Seniors have a hayrack party. Everyone has a good time MAY. We Juniors go to Springfield, exploring; Junior-Senior Banquet Now we are dignified. We are fit company for the Seniors. SEPTEMBER 1927 Now we are Seniors. Who could be more dignified than we are? We deserve recognition over all the others and we will get it, just wait and see. Who is going to be president? What type of rings are we going to have? Aren’t those beautiful? Prettier than any before. Sure we are going to have an annual and a float in the big parade. OCTOBER. No, you can’t wear my ring. Thank you. I like it fine myself. Senior pictures come. Aren’t they awful ? MARCH. Yes, 1 have my thesis started. Yes, I am writing my book reports. What kind of a graduation dress do you want? No, I won’t wear white. APRIL. Senior play is picked. It is “Adam and Eva”. Who is going to have the leading part? MAY. High school days are nearly over. How I hate to leave High School. What am I going to do next year? I wonder where all my classmates will be. My, how the time has flown. Would College be like High School? 0 dear, what shall I do? —Lila Hartz ’28 Page Seventeen Alarm Senior Class Prophecy Thus 1 sat, cracking walnuts with the butt end of my revolver, thinking of my classmates whom I had seen or heard about on my trip East. They were all well and busy in the very positions for which they had always hoped. Oliver Alpaugh was a traveler. 1 had met him several times before. In fact, one summer evening we slept in the same box car. I immediately recognized my old classmate and we renewed our acquaintance. One winter I was working at a little one-horse lumber camp in Wisconsin. It was my morning to “untie jams”. As I was going down I saw a lady out on a pile rescuing my iittle dog which had gone far ahead and was about to be crushed. I rushed to her aid and when I looked up to thank her, I saw that it was our former class elecu-tionist, Cecile. I had met William Dabler, Jr., in New York introduced to me as one of the notables of the city. We went together that evening and I found him to be very popular among the people of the city. I saw a large sign in front of a theatre with his name on it and stopped to look at it. I read: “Willima Dabler, Jr., the great aviator and orator now appearing in ‘The Last Crash.’ ” I found he preferred the acting to all his other accomplishments. The next morning we went to Florida in his plane, “Worthless.” At Miami, we put up at a large hotel and I found that Florida too, knew William Dabler, Jr. The next morning he received an invitation to bring his friend and dine at the largest hotel in Florida, the Hotel Draper. Reaching the hotel, we were greeted by “June” Draper. She now owned the largest hotel of her state, and we learned she had named it in honor of the old land mark in New Bedford. She was the same June. Although immensely wealthy, she even joked with the Bell Hops. June gave us a lot of information about our former classmates. Milton Edlefson was a wealthy farmer. Brains and science had turned a farm of weeds into a farm of money. He was residing on this farm in Wisconsin. Being ambitious he still maintained the position of manager. Lila Hartz was still in Illinois. Having taught school for several years, she had decided to run for County Superintendent of Schools and was unanimously elected to that position. Harry Jensen was an athletic director at Northwestern University. He had become famous as a speaker and also because of the many victories his teams had won. Walter Jensen was a great professor of a foreign college, with so great a name that I cannot spell it. However he had won fame by his wit and was in demand by all the larger colleges in the world. Doris Peterson was owner of the seven largest newspapers in the United States. She said her experience as editor of the “Alarm”, had led her to present occupation. She, too, was wealthy. Opal Pierson, firm believer in women’s rights, w'as senator. She had her picture in the paper each month with a different style of hair cut for three years. In this way she was known all over the United States and had little trouble in getting elected. Ruth Styer was a great opera singer, so much in demand that she w’as forced to refuse many great companies. Unable to meet the demand, she was forced to retire. Being wealthy and having little to do, she took up writing poetry. After enjoying my visit with William Dabler, Jr., and the popular hostess of the Draper Hotel, and hearing of my old friends, I felt the longing for the old life in the free and open. So I shouldered my knapsack and pocketed my revolver, and turned my feet towards the setting sun. —George Anspach ’28 Pago Eighteen Clibr Alarm UNIDR5 Page Nineteen Back Row—H. Saunders, K. Jensen, D. Hartz, C. Hansen, C. Hudson, D. Raabe, W. Draper, F. Overly. Middle Row—Mr. Trauphber, M. Draper, V. Stier, D. Johnson, K. Johnson, F. Nelson, E. Friend. Front Row—E Johnson, A. Pierson, R. Dabler, R. Czech, V. Johnson, F. Dabler, M. Hewitt, H. Hochstatter, L. Smith. Alarm U?ho's IPho in the Junior Class They say they want me to write a resume of my class, so I suppose I must proceed. First I will tell about my good Christian friend, Dale. He has made himself famous by his exploits in English and Geometry, and has been a success on all the athletic teams. He will undoubtedly blossom into a college football star or an English Professor. Conrad is another of our mainstays in athletics and a dear friend of our pianist. He is on the Little Six All-Star basketball team this year. He is president of the class and has taken part in many honorable events in his school days. Bill Draper has had a very successful career in High School Athletics and would make the head of his classes if it were not for the teachers having a grudge against him. He has a wonderful memory, sometimes even remembering the assignments from one day to the next. Howard has shown traces of his brilliancy in his subjects, but he is so modest that he prefers to stay with his classmates in grades rather than show his remarkable ability. Evelyn is the same old girl as ever, except for a new beau. The latest find has satisfied her wonderfully for the last year or so, and she will probably want a patent on him in a short time. Elizabeth is the same quiet sensible girl as ever, swearing only when it is necessary and showing skill in hand to hand combats. Leatha and Helen are the same dear friends as ever. Helen is a competent librarian and is always paying attention to business. Leatha is taking a great interest in cooking for she has a wonderful prospect to which she may give the products of her class work. Kathryn is a dear friend to all us boys and we have to make our dates about two weeks ahead to keep in turn. She is an ardent admirer of Mr. French and his remarkable capacity of asking her questions she can’t answer. Doris is a diligent student but she doesn’t say much and is not heard from a great deal. Fay is the sport of the class and is also highly esteemed by his teachers because he is so industrious. Marvin has aspirations of being president someday. He is much like silent Cal. Roger intends to become a noted agriculturist. His success will depend largely upon the expert advice he received from Mr. Bateman. Daniel is a quiet boy talking only when it is necessary. He has his heart set on becoming a musical artist. Clifford is a very strenuous worker on his studies and manages to make passing grades. He is also trying to follow in the footsteps of Patrick Henry. Viva is our old stand-by. She has faithfully stood by us for the last two or three years. Frances is the brains of the class. She is very studious, tends to her own business and has several other very rare qualities. Francis is our smallest, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in unnecessary performances. His diminitive size does not reduce his ablitiy to solve mathematical impossibilities. Virden takes an active interest in politics and other corrupt affairs. He will probably be a contortionist Ronald is an all-round handy man to have to help one out of scrapes and more often to get into them. He has been up before the bar of justice several times so far and these experiences will be of much service to him when he becomes a professional law breaker. Marvel has hung around and enjoyed herself for about three years. She is a good student and a good friend, especially for certain ones. Arlene is a great kid. She is a brilliant English student, at times, and a friend to everybody. —Kenneth Jensen ’29 Sophomores Page Twenty-three Back Row—J. Elliott, A. Alpaugh, C. Jensen, C. Adams, W. Olson Middle Row—B. Nicholas, E. Johnson, 0. Lathrop, Miss Miller, V. Johnson, A. Potts, F. Wallace. Front Row—M. Nicholas, T. Mullin, H. Blackmer, B. Edlefson, G. Alpaugh, H. Dabler, V. Rasmussen, B. Hansen, V. Anderson. cHlir Alarm ...ttljf Alurm= Sophomore Diary SEPTEMBER. 6— School starts. Greatly “welcomed” by the Sophomores. 7— America est mea patria. 9—We inaugurated the “Greenies”. Lucky that the blanket was strong for the boys benefit. We discovered that some of the Freshmen girls keep their feet clean but do not admire shower baths. 25—None of our boys will play on the first team in football because of lack of competition. OCTOBER. 10—Six weeks tests. We hope the saying that “Every day in every way we are growing better and better,” is true. 21— The Freshmen and Sophomore party. The Freshmen believe in ghosts now if they never did before. “Woodrow, what did you pay for Eleanor?” 31—Ghosts and witches are thick enough to make anyone believe in them. NOVEMBER. 23— Goodbye, everybody. You may not see us again after tomorrow is over. 24— Hurrah! Thanksgiving has come and we are going to have turkey, maybe. DECEMBER. 1—Woodrow and Albert have changed their dispositions. They know Santa is coming. 23—“Ain’t it a grand and glorious feeling?” A whole week’s vacation. 25— Merry Christmas and— JANUARY. 1— Happy New Year. 3—What did Santa bring you ? He brought me lots. FEBRUARY. 14—“Aren’t they pretty? Did Buddy send you yours?” 26— Johnny has left. Poor Beulah! MARCH. 22— The teachers have an institute and we get two days of vacation. 29— “The Mummy and the Mumps.” “I am Miss Agatha Laidlaw.” 30— Olive left to go to Rock Falls. 31— Beulah, Eleanor, and Helena went to Princeton and visited the jail. Although the doors were locked they managed to escape. APRIL. 2— Miss Miller commented upon our knowing our Geometry so well. Fern ate some candy. Thelma has a new coat. Helena went to Kewanee to get one but the ten cent stores were closed. 3— Eleanor is sporting a new dress. Avis cut her finger this morning but not in cooking class. —Thelma Mullin ’30 Page Twenty-five Back Row—A Hansen, J. Olson, W. Bollman, G Draper, E. Frank, G Wright, W. Christenson, W. Raabe, G. Oiler, S. Webb Middle Row—Mr. French, L. Thomas, E. Gish, H. Bishop, I. Renner, L Lubbs, 0. Hartz, R Bolnow, 0. Raabe, 0. Thompson. Front Row—G. Hewitt, H. Mullin, V. Mott, M. Van Deusen, L. Olson, G. Stier, B. Marshall, A. Davis, E. Plumley, W. Hartz. (SIhr Alarm Freshman Diary SEPTEMBER. Gee Whiz, school again. Ain’t it swell? We’re kinda scared though. Them other kids is so thick we can’t get acquainted. The bell that rings is something we can’t understand. We don’t see how we can get to understand which room we go in. This funny Latin speaking class is awful queer. I don’t see how you’re going to get an education here. Bzzz—here goes the bell. What room we gonna go in next? Huh? What lesson is next? How’s come we have to stay in that room for 75 minutes? These kids are so stuck up. The girls are too nice to go out there and fight those boys, the way we girls did in grade school. OCTOBER. Well, so this is the second month of school. We know what that funny bell is for now. And our English is cultured more. Some of the Freshman girl canaries joined the Glee Club. Ila is our president and Elden minds the purse. Mr. French is our sponsor. We certainly don’t like to sit in this crazy burg this hot weather. Many girls got the athletic streak and joined the Athletic Association. Our basketball team is made up of Leona Lubbs, center; Ortha Hartz and Ruth Bolnow, guards; and Ora Thompson and Ila Renner, forwards. We certainly get into scraps with the center of the Sophomore “Lummax” Team. I wish we could play those Juniors Oh yes, the Freshmen and Sophomore party. Everything is so skeery, spooks are sure around. NOVEMBER. One night we kids with the rest in the school had a party. We didn’t have much fun ’cause those crazy Senior and Junior kids took up so much room. We Freshmen were little angels—we sat in the corners. JANUARY. Gosh, but we sure are proud of our basketball hero, Jerry. FEBRUARY. We are studying the story, “The Busy Broker”. Sure got a real kick out of El-den’s discussion. Miss Benson said: “See, the broker forgot he was married.” “Humph,” said Elden, “I don’t see how he forgot that.” Miss Schneider and Mr. Traughber are absent because of illness. “Coach” has the measles Mr. French took the desk in Ancient History and Science. He knows now why we chose green and white for our class colors. MARCH. We are beginning to feel pretty good going to High School but then some of those Senior and Junior girls have to yell at us girls. “Act your age.” We can show them what’s what. We’re all good sports though even if “Willis Waabe wan a wabbit dowm the woad.” APRIL. Freshmen might be fools but they weren’t foolish enough to be fooled on April Fool’s because April Fool’s Day came on Sunday, but anyway all the Big Fools and Little Fools were those fools who were fooled on April Fool’s. MAY. May flowers are up. We are studying quite hard in order to make this month pass faster. Our Algebra is certainly getting hard. Say! the last of this month we have those beautiful semesters. The teachers are i-eal nice to give us such good grades, but we don’t believe in bragging. JUNE. Well, well, thank Heaven, school’s out. Hooray! Goodbye, kids, see you next year when wre’re Sophomores —Ila Renner ’31 Slip Alarm Delphian Literary Society President - Doris Peterson Vice President ----- Eunice Draper Secretary and Treasurer - Oliver Alpaugh George Hewitt Johnny Elliott Daniel Raabe William Dabler Conrad Hudson Dale Hartz Harry Jensen Clyde Adams Walter Jensen Howard Saunders Oliver Alpaugh Arnold Hansen Garland Oiler Doris Johnson Ortha Hartz ROLL CALL Doris Peterson Kathryn Johnson Viola Johnson Eunice Draper Viva Stier Elizabeth Friend Leatha Smith Ronald Dabler Violet Anderson Lila Hartz Bernice Hansen Beulah Edlefson Bertha Marshal Genevieve Alpaugh Lillian Olson Leona Lubbs Helena Dabler Eleanor Johnson Helen Blackmer Opal Pierson Ruth Styer Vyrda Mott Helen Mullin William Hartz Albert Alpaugh Virden Johnson John Olson Roger Czech Miss Benson Mr. Bateman Mr French Page Thirty-two (Ujr Alarm Philomathedn Literary Society President ----- Cecile Caudy Vice President ----- William Draper Secretary and Treasurer - Evelyn Johnson Milton Edlefson Glenn Wright William Draper Fay Overly Gerald Draper Clifford Jensen George Anspach Clifford Hansen Kenneth Jensen Earl Frank William Bollman Willis Raabe Fern Wallace Ethel Gish Olive Lathrop ROLL CALL Marvel Draper Helen Bishop Evelyn Johnson Arlene Pierson Avis Potts Frances Nelson Blanche Nicholas Alma Davis Ila Renner Leora Thomas Helen Hochstatter Oreetha Raabe Ruth Bolnow Ruby Mott Cecile Caudy Gladys Stier Mildred VanDeusen Thelma Mullin Vera Rasmussen Mildred Nicholas Ora Thompson Marvin Hewitt Woodrow Olson Francis Dabler Elden Plumley Wilbur Christenson Stanley Webb Miss Miller Miss Schneider Mr. Traughber Patfo Thirty-throe hr Alarm cthe Qlee Club Here we are—the Glee Club of Manlius High School. We decided that only one officer was needed to take charge of such business as was necessary, since our membership this year was smaller than it had been in previous years But as the old saying goes, “All good things are done up in small packages.” FIRST SOPRANOS Eunice Draper Ethel Gish Doris Peterson Leatha Smith Ruth Styer Ora Thompson SECOND SOPRANOS Olive Lathrop Evelyn Johnson Francis Nelson Mildred Nicholas Ila Renner Genevieve Alpaugh ALTOS Helena Dabler Marvel Draper Blanche Nicholas Helen Mullin Thelma Mullin —Evelyn Johnson ’29, Secretary-Treasurer Page Thirty-four Cfhe Orchestra We resumed our last year’s work with the addition of a number of very good players, under the leadership of Mr. Bellson of Rock Island, a very qualified director of music. We have sixteen members who are working every Friday, preparing to compete in the Zone Contest. Letters will be awarded at the end of the season to those who are worthy. The greatest improvement in our orchestra instrumentation this year is the addition of drums. VIOLINS—Genevieve Alpaugh, Thelma Mullin, Helen Mullin, Beulah Edlefson, Viola Johnson, Glen Wright. CORNETS—Albert Alpaugh, Oliver Alpaugh, Kenneth Jensen, William Bollman, Elden Plumley. DRUMS—Conrad Hudson, Fay Overly. TROMBONE—Milton Edlefson. SAXAPHONE—Oreetha Raabe. PIANO—Evelyn Johnson. Page Thirty-five Literary Elimination Contest MAY 1, 1928 Girls’ Extempore .............................. Lila Hartz Boys’ Extempore .............. Virden Johnson, Harry Jensen GIRLS’ HUMOROUS 1. Violet Anderson ........... “The Bridegroom Who Tarried” 2. Leatha Smith .............. “Putting On the Senior Play” 3. Ila Renner ........................... “A Dozen Words” 4. Beulah Edlefson .................. “The School Program” 5. Ora Thompson .................. “Father Takes A Hand” DRAMATIC .................. “At the Dim Gate” ................ “Angel’s Wickedness” .............. “A Soldier of France” ................. “Bobby Unwelcome” BOYS’ HUMOROUS 1. Wilbur Christenson ....................... “The In or In” 2. Francis Dabler ...................... “A Baseball Story” 3. Albert Alpaugh ........... “Hooking Up His Wife’s Dress” ORATORICAL 1. Clifford Hansen ................... “The Prince of Peace” All Contestants were coached by Miss Mary Smith of Sheffield. 1. Doris Johnson .... 2. Cecil Caudy ..... 3. Fern Wallace .... 4. Elizabeth Friend Purple Toilers The operetta, “Purple Towers”, was given April twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred twenty-eight, under the direction of Miss Benson. Scene .................. The Town of Centerville Act 1 .......... Outside the Station of Centerville Act 2........The living room at Purple Towers. CHARACTERS Hank Huckleberry, the factotum at Centerville .... William Draper Mike Murphy, the law in Centerville ...................... Gerald Draper Earl Parker, an ex-captain ........................ Walter Jensen Red Nichols, his forlorn hope .................. George Anspach Tillie, maid ..................................... Ora Thompson Urseba Applegate, a woman of determination ....... Eunice Draper Helen Trumbull, her niece ......................... Leatha Smith Mary Marble, the girl of mystery .................... Ruth Styer Phil Bradley, a writer of novels .................. Conrad Hudson Snowball, his valet .................................. Fay Overly Pianist—Miss Schneider. Papfe Thirty-six cTiir Alarm The Alarm Staff SENIOR JUNIOR Editor-in-Chief ..Doris Peterson Evelyn Johnson Business Manager George Anspach .... Virden Johnson Asst Business Mgr. Milton Edlefson Arlene Pierson Circulation Manager ... ..Lila Hartz Frances Nelson Asst. Circulation Mgr. ..Harry Jensen Advertising Manager ..Doris Olson Clifford Hansen Asst Adv. Manager. .. Walter Jensen Snap Shot Editor Eunice Draper Society Editor Rubv Mott Kathryn Johnson Calendar Editor Cecile Caudv Kenneth Jensen Literary Editor .William Dabler Leatha Smith Joke Editor Opal Pierson Dale Hartz Art Editor Ruth Styer Francis Dabler Athletic Editor .Oliver Alpaugh William Draper Pa e Thirty-seven a hr Alarm Agricultural Department President - Clifford Hansen Vice President ----- George Anspach Secretary-Treasurer - Kenneth Jensen Sargeant-at-Arms - Dale Hartz It has been said that farming is a complex business, in which there are many forces, some of which the farmer can control, and others into which he cannot enter. The pupils of the Agriculture Department are studying the subject that they may learn to control some of these forces. Several major things have been accomplished during the past year. In this article are set forth some of the things which this department has done. In the spring of 1927, a sectional judging contest was held at Walnut. The Manlius team ranked fifth. Kenneth Jensen received fourth place for individual honors in poultry judging. The Agronomy boys are testing seed corn again this year, but not on such a large scale as before. The Farm Mechanics Class, although handicapped by lack of space and equipment, has done work of various kinds for the farmers of the community, such as woodwork, cleaning and repairing motors and oiling and repairing harness. Page Thirty-eight Alarm Last fall, in the judging contest held at West Bureau in connection with their Community Fair and Institute, the Manlius team ranked fifth. The boys deserve credit for the effort they put forth that day. They judged in a driving rain which continued most of the day. Dale Hartz won highest individual honors in the horse and hog judging classes. In a judging contest at Tiskilwa, last fall, the Manlius team won second place. Roger Czech was second highest in individual points, there being only one point difference in his score and that which was first. At the farmers institute held at New Bedford this year, Earl Frank took first prize in boy’s class and sweepstake on corn, Elden Plumley third prize and George Hewitt fourth prize. At the corn judging contest held in Princeton this year in connection with the com show, the Manlius team won first prize, and received a banner which now hangs at the head of the stairs. The following boys were on the team and deserve to be complimented: William Hartz, George Hewitt, Glenn Wright, Garland Oiler, and Roger Czech. Garland Oiler was the highest scoring man of the contest. Several Ag. Club meetings have been held. A picnic was held at Graham’s Grove at the beginning of the school year. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in swimming, playing ball and other sports. During the year the department has been fortunate in securing from the Portland Cement Association and the International Harvester Co., slides which show how the different products are made as well as showing them in use. These slides are very educational. During the year, Farm Adviser Wilson has conducted a com culling demonstration at the school. Also through the kindness of Mr. Wilson, a free movie was shown. Great interest has been shown in club work. At the Bureau County Fair last year, Manlius had many entries in the cattle and hog classes At the present time several club projects are being carried out. Also through the efforts of the instructor a girls club has been organized. Mrs. Stella Lang and Mrs. Meta Pierson will act as leaders during the coming year. Each Agriculture student is required to have a project in connection with his work. We have some very fine projects this year. The department plans to enter teams in the sectional judging contest again this spring. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Bateman. It is through his efforts that the above named things have been possible He has also been of what service he could to the farmers of the community, helping them solve their problems along the different agricultural lines. —Clifford Hansen ’29 Page Thirty-nine u;br Alarm “ Im 1 Intruding” The Junior Class Play, “Am I Intruding”, was given December 20, 1927, under the direction of Miss Ruth Schneider. SYNOPSIS OF ACTS Act 1. A spring morning. Jerry intrudes. Act 2. Late the next day. Jerry takes a hand. Act 3. The following morning. Jerry untangles the thread. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Hastings, the housekeeper Blair Hoover, the adventurer ... Ernest Rathburn, Jane’s secretary Marjorie Vare, the elder daughter Dickie Waldron, a romanticist Mona, the maid ... Horace Vare, the father - Violet Vare, the younger daughter Peter, devoted to Vi Dora, a friend of Vi’s - Gerald Mays, Jerry, from Sage Creek Jane, Vare’s niece - ... Kathryn Johnson Dale Hartz Conrad Hudson Evelyn Johnson Virden Johnson Marvel Draper Clifford Hansen Leatha Smith William Draper Arlene Pierson Fay Overly Elizabeth Friend Faculty Play The Faculty Play, “The Mummy and the Mumps” was given March 29, 1928 in the High School Auditorium. It was later repeated at Bureau Township Schools and the M. W. A. Hall at New Bedford. CAST OF CHARACTERS Sir Hector Fish, who impersonates the Mummy - - Virgil Hurst Francis Briscoe, who impersonates Sir Hector - - Lloyd Traughber William Laidlow, who helps as much as possible - Elwood Bateman James Slammon (Racker), who has three men’s work to do, but doesn’t do it - - - - - - Floyd French Perkins, the sheriff, who does his duty ... Lloyd Van Ormer Anna Hampton, a western girl - ... Grace Miller Maude Mullen, an eastern girl ... Rosina Horrocks Dulcie Dumble, rather beautiful, but very dumb - - Helen Benson Agatha Laidlaw, founder of the most exclusive girls’ boarding school in New England ... - - Ruth Schneider Phoebe Beebe, reporter on the staff of the “Daily Deliverance”, Mrs. Bateman Page Forty-one Alarm Social Functions THE FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomores entertained the Freshmen at a party given on October 21, 1927. Nearly fifty were present. This was a Hallowe’en party and everyone was supposed to mask. They were met at the front entrance by a ghost and were taken around to the side door at the east. From there another ghost led them through the building where it was dark, and finally took them down to the gymnasium. After everyone had arrived the program started with a Grand March. Following this was fortune telling, bobbing for apples, and other games suitable for the season. After this, Mr. French auctioned off the girls whom the boys bought with kernels of corn. We did not have enough boys so some of the girls were boys. The girls were under a sheet so no one could tell who they were. Some of the boys got their partners at a bargain. The cooks, Beulah Edlefson, Helena Dabler, Helen Blackmer, and Avis Potts served the lunch. Pie tins made very good substitutes for china plates. The lunch consisted of cider, sandwiches, olives, carrots, cake and fruit salad. On the evening of November 18, the annual Country Gentleman party was held. As has been the custom, the losing side gave the winning side a party after the subscription campaign. This year the “Wildcats” entertained the “Bearcats”. The evening was spent in playing games and performing stunts; the latter proved to be very humorous. A lunch consisting of sandwiches, ice-cream, cake and cocoa was served. As a whole both the campaign and the party were successful. On February 4, the Sophomore class gave a farewell dinner for Johnny Elliot at the Manlius High School. He left to go to Neponset High School. About 6:30 p. m. dinner was served by some of the Sophomore girls. The guests were members of the Sophomore class and the Faculty. The menu consisted of mashed potatoes and gravy, pork and beef roast, salads, ice cream and cake After dinner the vice-president presented Johnny with a white gold knife from the class. After this the guests went to the gymnasium where several games were played. Among the games were: “The Virginia Reel”, Fruit Basket’s Upset, and Musical Chairs. The party broke up about 10:30 and after the dishes were washed, each one returned to their respective homes. The Basketball Team and the Faculty enjoyed an unusual treat this year when Mr. Hudson entertained them with an oyster supper. Mr. Hudson received the oysters in the shell from his brother in the East. These oysters were the largest that most of us had ever seen, and the raw ones were especially appreciated. After supper several talks were given and Mr. Hudson demonstrated the opening of the oysters, and told how they were grown. Mr. Ralph Allen also entertained the team with an oyster supper Mr. Dabler bought tickets for the boys for a supper at the Community Club one evening. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN PARTY FAREWELL DINNER OYSTER FEEDS Page Forty-two Athlet I cs Paf?e Forty-three mi ®ljr Alarm illir Alarm Football Our football season of 1927 was one of interest even if we did not have a very successful season. Probably every player is able to give several excuses and alibis on each game, but who likes to hear them ? The thing to do now, is to prepare for the following season and make it a successful one. There is one game we wish to call the reader’s attention to and that is the game against Bureau. We have said that we do not like alibis but there is sufficient reason why we were on the little end of the score. When the final whistle blew there were only four regulars to taste the defeat. Ineligibility, sickness, hurts and bruises encountered during the game reduced the team to a substitute team However, we hope the under graduates who experienced this battle, will ever remember the humiliating day and get vengeance at the first opportunity. Captain Hudson, right half back, who had experienced two previous years of football, took the commanding position offered him at the beginning of the season. He was a good player, good on receiving passes, and was hard to tackle. The team is fortunate in having him another year. His position in the backfield will not be threatened. Walter Jensen, the chesty full-back, gained many yards when gaining was needed. This is his Senior year, and his position in the backfield will probably be hard to fill next fall. Gerald Draper, left half back, the Freshman flash, as colleges term some players, has filled the traditional Draper shoes. His clever passing and speed in open running featured his playing. William Draper, quarter back, a good man to snare trick passes, was often shifted to end, from the backfield position. Earl Frank, a rangy and husky tackle, will adorn the team for several years to come. He never took chances but downed his man in a rough and ready style. George Anspach, our right tackle, made several plays of the opponents go amiss, by a smearing assault. He is one of the unlucky ones and must resign his togs to newcomers. Harry Jensen, left guard, a broad shouldered player, did more than guard, he prevented. His part was never left undone and often his teammates were relieved by a fierce runner being suddenly stopped. His place in football will be hard to fill next year. Dale Hartz, another farmer guard, was anxious to have men his own size to cope with and then keep them busy. He was a good backfield man in some games, when he was needed more in that position. William Dabler, center, had enough confidence in himself to know he could put the ball back in fine shape. Even with clawing opponents he managed the ball well. Give him a handshake for he is leaving the team. Oliver Alpaugh, right end, showed willingness, ability and ambition. He helped to make our team a success. Page Forty-five ®br Alarm In our substitutes, which will have to be relied upon to fill the berths of five Seniors, we have some good material which will show development. We rely most on George Hewitt, Marvin Hewitt, Virden Johnson, Willis Raabe, William Boll-man, Clifford Jensen and John Olson. Clyde Adams may also be on the team next year. We are also expecting Freshmen to come in who can make the team in a few jumps and outclass some of the older men. Our coach, Mr. Traughber, will see to it that a good team is made if good material is present. The schedule of games is as follows: Wyanet ........................ 0 Wethersfield .................. 0 Walnut ....................... 50 Bureau .......................100 Buda ......................... 37 Neponset ..................... 21 Sheffield .................... 12 Buda ......................... 0 Manlius ..................... 13 Manlius ...................... 6 Manlius ...................... 6 Manlius ...................... 0 Manlius ...................... 0 Manlius ...................... 0 Manlius ...................... 6 Manlius ...................... 24 THE SQUAD Page Forty-six UIir Alarm ctrack Prospects The track team for the season of 1928, captained by William Draper, has better prospects than those of the previous season;- This is the first year that the track team has had a captain, and this should be a slight advantage over other years. In the line of athletes we have found Conrad Hudson, a speedy war horse on the 440 yard run, which he rarely loses. Dale Hartz is an experienced man on the mile and the half mile, where he shows pure grit when the finish is near Saunders, a last year man in the pole vault is climbing up gradually and will surprise us sometime. We are pleased to mention some freshmen prospects who have much to look forward to. Gerald Draper has a liking for the pole vault and will outstep several on the hurdles and sprints. Clyde Adams, a new man on track, though not a Freshman, high jumps with ease and can tear up the dirt on the sprints, while his shot putting will feature him in some meets. Mention should be made of Harry Jensen, Walter Jensen, and Oliver Alpaugh, Seniors, who have been with the track team and Earl Frank, Willis Raabe and George Hewitt, who won events in the .early part of the season. Practice, continuously and systematically kept up, can develop several athletes in this school who now think they are no good. The future, we hope, will bring some good material which will uphold the old records of the school, and even establish some new ones. The Letter Club was organized in February. All boys who have earned a major “M” are eligible to become members. The Seniors who have not won letters are permitted to join. The Club was formed for the purpose of securing better athletic relations between the boys. The Club meets once a month and at each of these meetings a program is given. The Club officers are: President, Kenneth Blackmer; Vice President, Walter Jensen; Secretary-Treasurer, Glenn Swan. Page Forty-seven Basketball It is in this sport that we are proud of our team. We believe we have the team having lost the least number of games in the Little-Six with a possible exception of Bureau which may have the same. Hartz, the blood thirsty captain and guard, came out strong in basketball and worried his opponent to make the baskets scarce. The spirit of the team, which we call “fight” in school was ever maintained by Hartz. He remains for another year. Hudson, center, always managed to fake and upset his opponent, which caused the games to end satisfactorily for us. His eye for the basket was not surpassed by any of the team. We are glad he has the honor of being captain for the 1928-29 team. (Jerald Draper, a forward who fit well in his side of the court for left hand baskets was dead on shots close to the basket. He was the scoring ace in many games. William Draper, forward, featured in systematic passing and fast teamwork playing. His eye for the basket was good and he seldom took too many shots. There remains two guards who would perfectly balance as far as worth is concerned. Walter Jensen, the calm guard, featured quick breakup of plays Howard Saunders was clever on advancing the ball through the enemy. One of the mainstays of the coach was to have considerable competition. In almost all instances he had a force of five teams, each man battling up the ladder. Prom the lower teams we expect a relationship close to the first team, of Marvin Hewitt and Clyde Adams. We can look forward to a very successful season next year, if we work in unison. The following is the schedule: Cherry 4 Manlius 10 Mineral 4 Manlius 22 Walnut 13 Manlius 19 Buda 13 Manlius 27 Mineral 10 Manlius 20 Sheffield 14 Manlius 15 Neponset 21 Manlius 22 Bureau 18 Manlius 20 Walnut 21 Manlius 16 Sheffield 13 Manlius 14 Malta 16 Manlius 12 Buda 13 Manlius 22 Neponset 16 Manlius 38 Bureau 18 Manlius 11 ATHLETIC BANQUET The Football-Basketball Banquet, sponsored by the “Letter Club” was held on the evening of March 3, 1928. The dinner was prepared by some of the mothers and served by the cooking class. After dinner, letters were awarded to the Football and Basketball players. The menu consisted of the following: roast ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, Boston baked beans, cabbage slaw, candlestick salad, rolls, ice cream, angel food cake, coffee. The program was as follows: Invocation ... ... Rev Litrell Song ...... Girls’ Quartette Our Club ..... Kenneth Blackmer Our Football Season .... Conrad Hudson Our Basketball Season .... Dale Hartz Athletics of Old .... - Arthur Neahring Talk ....... Mr. McKune Athletics ...... Rev Litrell Lettermen Coach Traughber Song ...... Girls’ Quartette (Hhr Alarm Calendar SEPTEMBER 5— First day of school! Teachers arrive in time for last bell. 6— Ereshies: “Where am I?” Football boys out for first practice. 7— Another Freshie, Vyrda Mott. 8— Freshman boys initiated Sophomores, Junoirs and Seniors have class meetings and organize. 9— Ethel Gish surely thinks a lot of her shoes. Friday, Hurrah! 12 —Ruth Styer back from Hudson, all alone 13— Dale turns detective. 14— Mike steps out in a new hat, latest fi-om Chicago. Peter and Dale are unable to destmguish a sash from a satchel. 15— Billy Bollman tries to make us believe that his little sister made the sandwiches he ate for dinner. 16— Mr. Traughber gives lessons on steaming the hair. 17— Mr. and Mrs French adopt Mary Alice. Misses Miller and Benson spend the week at Pekin and find out what a good girl Ruth is. 19— Doris Olson has a wind blown bob. 20— Four Sophomores “step out.” Be careful, Kiddies. 21— Cheer leaders chosen. Everyone busy preparing floats for Fall Festival. 22— Lots of excitement Ruby hurt in gym. 23— Soup! First football game. 13-0 in our favor. 26— June: “Please tall me Ruth.” Mr. French and the girls are locked in room 3. 27— We begin to hear the Sophomores whisper about a party. Literary Societies elect officers. 28— Beulah and Olive get a great deal of comfort out of Viola’s coat. 29— Agriculture boys at Bureau. Ruth Styer adopts a new motto, “Eventually, why not now?” 30— Junior Annual Staff selected. We win from Wethersfield 6-0. 31— Mr. French says he is very proud of his American History class. OCTOBER 3— Ruth Styer is entertaining a nice boil on her nose. Helen is absent. Poor George. 4— Senior class rings here. Johnny enjoys riding in a Ford roadster, and Beulah does too. 5— Come on in and see Leona, the wildest woman in captivity! 6— Lila changes her name to “Kid”. Shame on you Knute. 7— First little six football game. We lose to Walnut 50-0. Another History test! 10— Harry and Walter have quit school Earl isn’t able to be out for athletics either. 11— Tag day for Annuals. Mr. Traughber brings his lunch for the first time 12— Mr. French has become so accustomed to making faces for Mary Alice that he now makes them in history class from force of habit. Harry and Walter back to school. 13— Kathryn runs a hat shop in the Rest room—only ladies’ hats though, Pete. End of first six weeks. 14— No school. Teachers attend institute at LaSalle. 15— The coat Lila stole doesn’t fit her very well. 18— George comes all dressed up but doesn’t get shot. Dale likes the new style suits. 19— Photographer here—everyone tries to look pretty. 20— Everyone picks on the Seniors. Certain individuals have a good time in bookkeeping class. Delphian Literary program. 21— Agriculture club and foods class take exhibits to Farmer’s Institute at New Bedford. We play Sheffield and lose 12-6. 24— Marvel’s letter found in the rest-room. Olive comes to school on the train. Vyrda Mott has quit school. 25— Girls’ Athletic Association organized and a hiking chairman chosen. Mr. French and Mike have a party after school. 26— June tells us in History Class that Valley Forge is only ten miles from where Ruth was born. Page Fifty-one % (tlir Alarm 27— Gym girls take their first hike. George is almost in tears. William Hartz runs over Kathryn’s pin. Miss Benson entertains visitors at the back of the assembly hall. 28— All the girls are stiff today. We play Buda and lose. 31—Opal’s little black mustache—he is so cute. NOVEMBER 1— New piano arrives and Viola gives it a try-out. Johnny gets his face slapped. 2— The girls train for vaudeville stunts. Fay looks as if he might have been in a fight. 3— Walter doesn’t like to scan poetry. Helen says she fell down and bumped her head. 4— Eunice plans to go to Neponset and stop at Sheffield on the way home. We lose to Neponset 19-0. The fight is on. 5— Clifford has a new sweater. We like your taste Katy. Woodrow wants Ila’s picture. 8— Mr. French gives the History class a surprise. Our second team plays Bu-da’s second team. 6-0 in favor of Manlius. 9— iLizzie says she has a date with Earl for Thursday night. 10— No English classes. Billy wears his best shoes to school. The Philoma-theans give their first program at P. T. A. 11— Armistice day, “Viva’s brother” is here. 12— The first movie is given in benefit of the “Alarm Staff.” Milton enjoys it 14— Ruth brings Opal, Ruby and Cecile each a piece of her candy. The Cook- ing class make pancakes. Eldon has a new pair of spectacles. We surely hope he will soon regain his eye-strength—and others, their hearing. 15— Knute has resurrected the fur coat and his great great grandfather had at the time of the Civil War. There’s always room for two. 16— Breakfast served in Rest Room. 17— The Early Bird sends a letter to her Country Gentleman. Earl “got ready and came to the show.” 18— Country Gentleman Party. Ruby and Walter take Teacher’s Exams. Lots of fun in Bookkeeping. 21— Pictures have arrived. They are especially good to scare the rats away. 22— Walter tells us Macbeth “got sceart.” George is quite ill School closes for Thanksgiving vacation. 28— Back at school; everyone seems to have had a pleasant vacation. 29— The fight is on—basketball. Boys play Mineral. Score 23-4. Hurrah for Manlius. DECEMBER 2—Eldon has the first and best Ford pamphlet. Adventurous Lizzie tells us of some of her experiences Walnut defeated 19-16. 5— Ora receives a note. Elizabeth does the “splits.” 6— A visitor at school. Some of Lila’s relation. 12— Avis changes her name to Ape. 13— The girls are going to have a big tournament so the Senior team has to practice. 14— We are introduced to some new Freshmen girls, namely, Bobby, Billy, Jackie, and a few more. 15— Pep meeting. June explains why our boys are doing so well in Athletics this year. 16— lit looks as if several people visited the dime stores of Kewanee and Princeton recently. 20— Junior Play, “Am I Intruding?” Freshies start writing letters to Santa. 21— 'Walter and Kenneth try a new stunt in Eniglish class. Ruth Styer hurt her finger. 22— Willis is scared to death of girls. 23— Santa came at last and brought Mr. Traughber’s socks. Christmas Vacation. JANUARY 5— Happy New Year. Some of us at least are back at school. Bill Dabler received a book for Christmas, “How to Woo and Win” by I. M. Green. 6— Mr Traughber has decided to come back. Doris P. shows us her new picture. “Phlopp.” 7— Big game with Bureau Township. We won. 10—Beulah makes eyes at Johnny. Chicken pox scare. Romeo Juliet. Page Fifty-two Ullir Alarm 11— June and Clifford exchange sweaters. 12— 'Viola receives a letter. Arlene is sleeping today. Wonder why? 13— Wilbur C. receives a letter from Oreetha. 16— Leatha tells us that as soon as she is old enough she is going to run away. 17— 'Last chance to cram. Miss Benson gives us another of those pleasant surprises. Rabbit fry. 18— 19-20—Semester tests. 20— Game with Sheffield. We won! 21— Game with Malta. Lost! 25— Opal, why did you wear those new shoes? If everything had only happened a century later. Senior girls quit drinking coffee. Big explosion in Physics. June tells Mr. Traughber that he is her favorite teacher. 26— Debate in History Class. 30— Milton is a man now—he wears ’spenders. 31— Dale likes his gum aged in wood— that is, on the bottom of chairs. FEBRUARY 1—Arlene Pierson is cutting teeth. Report cards out. 6—Miss Benson discovers that even the Seniors chew gum. (Measles). 8— 'Some pies are to eat, some to chew and others to throw away. Ruby is a musician. 9— A fight in bookkeeping over Annual Snaps. 10—Manlius loses to Bureau. 13— Opal likes to sit on the floor. Glenn says he and Ruby are “Post Mor-tems.” 14— Juniors have a civics test. Opal has a new ring—but don’t tell Dale. 15— Avis shows us how much she knows about Basket Ball. 16— 'Oreetha is undicided as to which she likes the better, Fay or Milton. 20— Ruby says she is not in her right mind. 21— June has a hair cut. 22— Oreetha has a new one now. Tubby has become an interior decorator. 24—'Big fight! Leora gets a kick out of it. 27— Mr. Traughber has the measles 28— The Trial! Avis quits swearing. 29— Coach thinks he is going to die. MARCH 1— Dale discovers that he really does love Viola. 2— Violet has pop for dinner. 5— Viola causes quite a bit of excitement in the assembly with her dancing demonstration. Helen B. and Alma are wearing U. of I. rings. (Genuine dime-ones”) 6— 'Oliver can’t stand shocks so he purchased a calculator. George would like to use it. 7— Oreetha is “resulted” again. She and Mr. Traughber are going to play a guitar duet at the next Literary Program. 9—District tourney. 12—‘Seniors move in English room. 14— Mr French makes peace between Mike and Viola. 15— Pete is a crepe hanger and doesn’t know it. 19—Ruth has her wig and now Milton wants one. Kenneth discovers that his hair is getting red. 22—Annual Staff movie at New Bedford. APRIL 2— Elizabeth pinched a horse and it kicked ed her. Olive goes to Rock Falls. 3— Ruth makes Billy see stars. 4— Mike sings a solo in the Assembly hall. Tubby and Katy sharpen their pencils. 5— Mr. Traughber shows his ability; he was elected Governor. 6— Mr Bateman never tips his chair back. Woodrow does some day dreaming. Several absentees in Farm Mechanics. 9—'Seniors are studying “Kelly and Sheats.” William spends sometime worrying about the price of hairpins. 10— George is growing a mustache. He has enough for a basket ball game—five on each side. All the Seniors have new memory books from Browns. 11— Miss Benson wants all the Seniors to read “The Cotter’s Saturday Night” to a mouse. 12— Mr. Bateman surely uses a lot of cold cream. Mr. French late to History class. 13— Arnold Hansen is now a Senior—already so soon. No ice for cooking class. Page Fifty-three MAY 16— Viola is sick! She do but I don’t. George had too much Country Club yesterday. 17— Lila evidently took Opal and Doris with her to the dime store when she went to Kewanee. 18— Ora Thompson suffers from a severe headache. 19— Faculty play at New Bedford. 20— Track meet at Walnut. 23—’Bill practices the operetta in his track suit. Every one grieves—Viola has quit school. 25—June gives her operetta, “Purple Towers.” 27—Field day and Triple Track Meet. Manlius second best. 1—Local Literary contest. 5—Little Six meet at Sheffield. 8—Zone literary contest at Bureau Twp 15—Ag. boys in judging contest at Tonica. 18—'Annual staff dinner. 25—County Literary and Track Meet at Princeton. 27—Baccalaureate. 30— Senior Class Play, “Adam and Eva. 31— Junior-Senior Banquet. JUNE 1— Commencement. 2— School closes. Page Fifty-four Orcetu. e o yc J0 hy jiiujt l v ■ Wtlifs c I'm $t f° ace Ch - r rith H e 1 P ■ it Do ill ■l j )'£ I J ’ Tl p v tv re Coa H $ (?) P Alarm Jokes SOPHOMORE WHO’S WHO Most Popular Viola Johnson Best Dressed Eleanor Johnson Best Looking Vera Rasmussen Most Ambitious Clyde Adams Best All-around Helen Blackmer Best Athlete Avis Potts Biggest Primp ... Genevieve Alpaugh Biggest Optimist Thelma Mullin Biggest Flirt Beulah Edlefson Biggest Kidder ........ Woodrow Olson Most Courteous Blanche Nicholas Most Quiet Violet Anderson Most Admired Albert Alpaugh Most Bashful Mildred Nicholas Brightest Clifford Jensen Hardest Worker Fern Wallace Best Cook Helena Dabler Do teachers affect me ? Well who Enjoys being jumped on, by heck? Unless they approve what I do, They give me a pain in the neck. The one who thinks these jokes are poor, Would straightway change his views, Could he compare the jokes we print, With those we do not use. The Freshman is grassy and grows, The Sophomore is sassy and blows, The Juniors are brassy and doze, The Seniors are classy and knows. Miss Benson—“In the middle ages the women occupied a degraded position.” George A.—“Well, that’s nothing, men do now.” Page Fifty-six Wh? Alarm The shades of night were falling fast Glenn stepped on it and rushed past. A crash!—he died with a sound; They opened up his head and found Excelsior! A FRESHMAN THEME Abraham Lincoln was born one warm day in February, in a little log cabin which he helped his father build several years before. Ruth Styer returned at three o’clock from a dance. Rev. Styer greeted her sternly. “Good morning, child of the devil.” � Respectfully and demurely she replied: “Good morning, father.” Earl Frank—“I don’t suppose you don’t know of nobody who don’t want to hire nobody to do nuthin’, don’t you?” Beulah—“Yes I don’t.” Miss Miller—“Name a collective noun Tubby—“Garbage Can ” June—“Do you file your finger nails?” Doris J —“No, just throw them away after I bite them off.” Mr. Traughber—“What is density?” Lila—“Well, it’s the weight of a substance according to its size.” Mr. Traughber—'‘Well, I’m heavier than you and I’m also larger than you. Is that saying I’m denser than you?” Little Ora, age 12, after calling her mother several times during the night and receiving no reply said: “Mother, are you really asleep or are you just p’tending you’re a telephone girl?” Mother—“I’ve tried so hard to make you a good girl, Eunice, and yet in spite of all my efforts you are still rude and naughty ” Eunice, (deeply moved)—“What a failure you are, mother.” Early to bed and early to rise makes most people miss the best of their lives. —Oliver and Milton Page Fifty-seven (Thr Alarm Miss Miller—“Now you must prove that the earth is round.” Dale—“Why I never said it was.” WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF— Mr. French didn’t have any announcements? Beulah Edlefson’s shoes didn’t squeak? The mirror was taken out of the rest room ? All the girls forgot their compacts? The school burned down? WANTED: Someone to teach me how to play basket-ball.—Fern and Avis. Stronger coffee to keep me awake during classes.—Elizabeth. Overstuffed chairs in English IV.—Kenneth B. Someone to teach me how to bluff.—Milton. Something to make me grow —Elden. Ambition pills.—Fay Overly. Shorter lessons.—George. Conrad—“Are all teachers book worms?” Dale—“No; geometry teachers aren’t.” Conrad—“How’s that?” Dale—“They’re angle worms.” Mr. Traughber—“Give me a definition of density.” Doris O—(Silence). Mr. Traughber—“I said a definition, not an illustration.” NAME AGE AMBITION Oliver Alpaugh .......Too young for late hours.....Lecturer on dumb animals. Ruth Styer ...........Old enough to know better....Farmer’s wife. Doris Peterson .......Near the old maid line.......More dates Milton Edlefson ......Past the rattle age..........To talk to a girl without blushing George Anspach .......Still plays with his toes....To avoid work. Eunice Draper ........Ashamed to tell..............To win a hero. Walter Jensen ........Between 1 and 100............To chew gum in English. Ruby Mott ........„...4 months, 5 days.............Give her time to think. Harry Jensen .........He doesn’t know..............Nothing in particular. Lila Hartz ...........Old, her wisdom shows it.....To win every argument. Cecile Caudy .........Old enough to sew on buttons... Two dates at once. Doris Olson ..........Too old to move quickly......A date every night William Dabler .......The playful age..............A hand organ and a monkey. Page Fifty-eight Alarm Resume of Progress Made During School l]ear 1927 1928 Purchase of combined glass and film slide projector by Class of 192 7. Purchase of Cyclorama by faculty and pupils of the school. Winning of County Corn Judging Contest. Purchase by Board of Education of two pianos for school and community use. Presentation of successful Junior Class play, ‘‘Am I Intruding?” Presentation of successful operetta “Purple Towers. Presentation of successful faculty play, “The Mummy and the Mumps. Holding of an athletic banquet attended by over one hundred interested “rooters.” The production of a bigger and better Annual. Winning of almost three-fourths of all basketball games played. Donation of dishes by Read’s Grocery and Spratts’ Department Store. Page Fifty-nine i richard daebeliehn's j Souser’s Garage SANITARY MEAT MARKET j Dealer in First Class Baby Beef Once an order—Always a Customer. Try us. CHRYSLER CARS CROSLEY RADIOS CHEVROLET SERVICE AND PARTS FISK TIRES—VULCANIZING New and second hand parts bought and sold cfhe Class of ’28 Of Manlius High School express their sincere thanks to all the Patrons, who through their support have assisted us materially in financing this issue of the “Alarm”, and, also, to all students, teachers and friends who have helped in any way. ! Manlius Market } Charge Nothing But Batteries (Hit? Alarm 0. M. HUDSON FRANK GRAMPP COMPANY FURNITURE —and— UNDERTAKING Manlius, Illinois Dealers in POULTRY, CREAM AND EGGS { Highest Prices Paid Always Call Us. } Phone 81 Manlius, 111. I The “Plus” Service of Pharmacy It is one thing to make a purchase and get only what you pay for. It is quite another to buy from this Qualified Drug Store and get the plus service of professional pharmacy. Our technical and scientific knowledge of durg store items enables us to sell you those items intelligently. And yet you need pay no more for this professional service. We ask only the regular, established price and depend on convenience and accomodation for your continued patronage. BE SAFE. BUY DRUG STORE MERCHANDISE HERE. J. B. BROWN, Druggist Manlius, 111. +• ! READ’S W. R. SPRATT CASH STORE j 1 ( SON QUALITY AND SERVICE SERVICE AT LOWEST PRICES QUALITY PRICES Thank You. m Manlius, Illinois New Bedford, 111. 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FIRE INSURANCE SAFETY FIRST—IS A GOOD OLD MOTTO NO ONE IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO FACE THE FUTURE UNLESS HE IS PROPERLY INSURED DON’T SPECULATE—PLACE YOUR INSURANCE WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN TRIED AND FOUND TO BE ABSOLUTELY SAFE (|J?)oo(f==i) Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. F. CARL SCHUNEMAN, Agent Alarm 4 i l GOOD FOOTWEAR CORRECTLY FITTED THAT COST YOU LESS Hosiery to Match I---------------------- I We all Appreciate Good | Style and Quality at a j Low Price in Clothing and Furnishings Which You Will Find At PETERSON’S j The Clothier j Princeton, 111. j Class of 28 I It is only a step from the ! school room to your life’s vocation. Whether you j 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 I Princeton, Illinois. i _________ ARTHUR NORBERG THE PIANO MAN i PRINCETON, ILLINOIS I THE CRICHFIELD STUDIO j PRINCETON, ILL. Photography in all its Branches j i Phone 250 j I i -----------------——————4 (El)? Alarm A Good Bank For You ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR FASHION MOODS Trifles in jewelry novelties come and go with the moods of fashion, but they make pleasing gifts. Make sure that the novelties you buy are in vogue. We receive style information direct from Paris, London and other centers of fashion. Let us advise you. D. E. PAMP, Jeweler “A Store for Everybody” Princeton, Illinois. Citizens National Bank Princeton, Illinois. Princeton Dry Goods Co. j READY-TO-WEAR MILLINERY DRYGOODS Style, Service, Satisfaction Phone 400 Princeton, Illinois. DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS KASBEER’S GARAGE PRINCETON, ILL. Phone 1 f i i i j i j MARK EVERY GRAVE A. C. BEST SON MONUMENT BUILDERS Anderson Mosshart CLOTHING AND SHOES ESTABLISHED 1869 Princeton, Illinois. t t t t i t t j ‘The Store Ahead’ Princeton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1928 GRADUATING CLASS OF THE MANLIUS HIGH SCHOOL. Hoflman Jewelry Company Hotel Clark Bldg. Phone 59 I “The Store of Gifts for all Occasions. AVERY THE CLEANER Phone 1 1 22 Columbus Street Princeton, Illinois. I CHARTE HOUSE YOUNG MENS’ CLOTHES With the College SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHS LIVE FOREVER Hamm Studio Princeton, Illinois. Phone 390 GLENN FOSTER Jeweler “Earliest With the Latest” BULOVA WATCHES BLUE BIRD DIAMOND RINGS Telehone 54 Princeton, 111. CARLSON’S CLOTHES SHOP Princeton, 111. Robert B. Fraser MOTOR CARS GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS 316 S. Main Street Princeton, Illinois Phone 419 ®lir Alarm j THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED SUPER-SERVICE PHOTO BY THE FINISHING Bureau Insures the best pictures which can be had from your films i County Leave your films with J. B. BROWN Record of Manlius — J. H. LATHROP Princeton, Illinois. of New Bedford HIGHEST CLASS PRINTING IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE AND AT PRICES THAT CAN- ' LaMoille Postcard Works [ NOT BE DUPLICATED. LaMoille, Illinois. 1 1 Bureau County Farm Bureau FOR PERMANENT PROSPEROUS AGRICULTURE (jLS)oo § ) PERSONAL SERVICE FARM VISITS ON REQUEST “USE YOUR FARM BUREAU” I Office at 1019 N. Main Street Princeton, Illinois -------—-------------------------------_—_4 f——— . -t (Eire ] Mymirt Sh'mrii i Farmers’ Grain and Stock ' IS A LOCAL PAPER EVERYONE ENJOYS 1 Co-Operative Co. ! j QJg DEALERS IN GRAIN AND j SR] FARMERS’ SUPPLIES We are Proud of the 1 Printing done by THE WYANET Our Motto—Co-Operation j PRINT - SHOP Wyanet, Illinois W. E. GROSE, Prop. Manager, A. G. Zenor i TASTY PIES, COOKIES, i The j DOUGHNUTS, ROLLS First National j and all other sweet Bank goods at Wyanet, Illinois | ! The FOUR PER CENT PAID ON j TIME AND SAVINGS i | Rome bakery ACCOUNTS j j Wyanet, Illinois 1 • : — —— Member of Federal Reserve Bank. I BOLTON ; Red Front j For Drugs Meat Market j Wyanet, Illinois QUALITY MEATS AT j REASONABLE PRICES R. R. KERMEEN Biggest Little Town in the State Wyanet, Illinois. Phone L831 i | j BROWN JONES! Don Fletcher 1 1 REAL ESTATE THE BARBER AND | INSURANCE | WE AIM TO PLEASE Wyanet, Illinois Wyanet, Illinois j i j i ! i 1 ! IT.............. «..... 1 1 j —-[■ A. D. Perrin Son j ASCHE SOUTH SIDE GROCERY 1 j 1 Highest Price for 4 Poultry, Eggs Cream | TIRES AND BATTERIES S | WYANET, ILLINOIS We Give S. H. Stamps j i i i i 1 Phone R122I I Wyanet, Illinois REMEMBER ! P. M. HAMILTON ! That when you patronize | SON BOBBY’S PLACE Wyanet, Illinois. WEST END GARAGE j You are helping to maintain an { institution that takes pride in I and offering good qualities and fair [ FILLING STATION price. 1 MARLAND GASOLINE 1 ■ i ( JAMES J. LEWIS, M.D. ! AND OILS ! Tampico, 111. 1 Does a General Practice j Always the Same— i Always Good — j ! Special Attention to Diseases of I j Phone LI502 Wyanet, 111. the Eye and Fitting Glasses j i ehr Alarm tieise Shoe Store FOR THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN FOOTWEAR ALL STYLES AND SHADES ifi 104 West 2nd Street KEWANEE, ILLINOIS ! Service Courtesy Fidelity Stores Co. KEWANEE, ILLINOIS £ DRY GOODS LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR MEN'S FURNISHINGS PURE FOOD GROCERIES The Buying Power of a Thousand Stores KEEPING STEP The mode is always changing, something new and different is always being introduced. This is true of things wearable, and also china, gift goods, rugs, draperies, in fact almost everything, that is of any consequence. This store has an organization of people who are trained to observe every change that takes place in change of style that are offered for sale here. This is the way we keep step with fashion. You may keep step with her by buying here. KEWANEE DRY GOODS THE STORE FOR ALL KEWANEE, ILLINOIS GOOD SHOES AT REASONABLE PRICES —SEE— 1 M. Qolden i Kewanee,III. SPECIALIST IN 119 West 2nd Street, COLLEGE CLOTHES Kewanee, 111. 1 • $25.00 to $45.00 ! GOODS Furniture House MEN WHO APPRECIATE COMPLETE HOME “CLASS” FURNISHERS IN THEIR CLOTHES 204-206 N. Main Street Kewanee, Illinois BUY THEM AT RUGS DRAPERIES ARTER LINOLEUM WINDOW SHADES Clothing House LUGGAGE Everything delivered Kewanee, Illinois. anywhere Let us Furnish Your Home (Thr Alarm YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THE SMARTEST SHOWING OF LADIES COATS. SUITS AND DRESSES AT WINNER’S SMART SHOPPE Priced the Most Reasonable Miss Cullen invites you to visit her Millinery Department at our Shoppe. Courtesy Extended to All. 103 West 7th Street, KEWANEE, ILLINOIS SEE OUR LINE OF RECEPTION AND GRADUATION DRESSES before making your selection $15.00 to $22.50 MURRAYS Clothes Shop, Inc KEWANEE, ILLINOIS CLEVER UP-TO-THE-MINUTE APPAREL We invite you to visit our store at your earliest opportunity and view our line of Individual Frocks and Coats. YOU CAN ALWAYS BE SURE OF THE NEWEST Scott l Pollitz KEWANEE, ILLINOIS THE VOGUE KEWANEE'S NEWEST WOMEN'S SHOP KEWANEE, ILLINOIS EVERYTHING MUSICAL AT GREGG’S MUSIC HOUSE KEWANEE, ILLINOIS OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS (Ihr Alarm MENS DRESS CLOTHES AT REASONABLE PRICES IN YOUR CLOTHES— LAUERS’ Clothes Shop YOU LIKE STYLE DEPENDABLE QUALITY REASONABLE PRICES KEWANEE, ILLINOIS [UEj I rv vsmstssgr r JiFenneyCg quality—always at a Basing Then outfit yourself at this store and be assured of the fullest measure of clothes satisfaction. 1 1 5 W. 2nd Street KEWANEE, ILLINOIS Taylor Jensen Clothiers—Shoemen TCfj nlrik Sheffield, Illinois. KEWANEE'S NEWEST DEPARTMENT STORE C. F. JOHNSON Sheffield, Illinois 1 Farmers § tatr FURNITURE lank AND 1 OF SHEFFIELD, ILL. UNDERTAKING % Resources $100,000.00 ! Telephone 31 1 Strength—Service Day or Night Clhr Alarmi� ........ Bayles Taylor OAKLAND AND PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE Serviec That Satisfies Walnut, Illinois. H. J. WALLIS POULTRY, EGGS AND CREAM PHONE 762 Walnut, Illinois. F. BURKLE I G H. GONIGAM G. W. BASS Garage The Gonigam-Bass AUTO ACCESSORIES Company GAS, OILS, ETC. j LUMBER, COAL AND Qjp | BUILDING MATERIAL FLOUR AND FEED AUTO AND ELECTRIC REPAIRING j We buy and ship all kinds of Live Stock. Walnut, Illinois. WALNUT, ILLINOIS ———■— -+ - - (Thr Alarm ............ mugg OUR AMBITION IS TO CON- | STANTLY STRIVE FOR THAT 1 i IDEAL. WHICH WE KNOW IS j ROY NORMAN BEYOND THE REACH OF US j MORTALS. BUT IN THE RE- j i GRAIN I GIONS OF THE GODS. ! . I —and— !HHi ! COAL i i Normandy, Illinois. NEW BEDFORD CASH STORE ARTHUR H. BOOTH j New Bedford, Illinois. I « j i WE ARE GLAD TO DO OUR BIT TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE FOR WHICH THE “ALARM” STANDS— HIGHER AND BETTER CO-OPERATION (£§)oo 5 ) Walnut Lumber and Supply Co I I I I i i i i i WALNUT, ILLINOIS — To the members of the “M. H. S. 1928 May the Future bring you health and happiness; the will to do what you most desire and the strength to do it. May every day find sunshine in your heart or the patience to wait until the sun shines again. And may each bring you, in turn, a little closer to the goal of your ambition. This is our wish for you in the Future and if, in any way, we can assist in making it come true, we shall consider such an opportunity to be the highest possible privilege. ( 5)oo(5 ) First State Bank of Manlius MANLIUS, ILLINOIS 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-mghouse and General Electric products. 5)oo( ) 32 VOLT FARM LIGHTING A SPECIALTY ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL REPAIRING. CALL US TODAY—WE WILL BE THERE TOMORROW. Manlius Electric Shop MANLIUS, ILLINOIS List of Patrons Cain's Shoe Store - - $1.00 Albert Carlson Shoe Co. - $1.00 Horton Radio Shop - $1.00 A. G. Landahl 6c Co. - $1.40 Witherell Gift Shop - $1.00 Sheffield Florist - - $1.00 T?VER seeking to serve and satisfy, has been m j and shall continue to be the guiding spirit of the organization to whom you entrusted the engraving of this annual. Peoria Engraving Co. Pioneer Engraven of Central Illinois’ Artists, Engravers, Elcctrotvpers, Catalogue and Color Plate Makers 101 Main Street Peoria, Illinois hr ulhr Alarm Autographs illw Alarm Autographs