McAdory High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (McCalla, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1923 volume:

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Sporting Goods 307 Nineteenth Street Bessemer, Alabama 319 N. 19th St. Bessemer, Alabama Kelly’s Tire Shop Fisk Tires and Tubes Vulcanizing. Retreading Accessories 417 X. 19th St. Bessemer. Alabama F. B. Buck Co. Wholesale I)istributors Franklin Lady, Southern Home Flour Bessemer. Alabama Hood Fitzgerald Furniture Co. Be sure to get a ticket on a five-passenger Ford Touring Car to be given away at once at store. Come in and let us explain it to you. 1910 3rd Ave. Bessemer. Alabama YOU BESSEMER ICE COAL COMPANY When in need of clothing, shoes and dry goods, come to see us. Your money’s worth or your money Lack. I C E Domestic Coal We appreciate your patronage THE FAVORITE Win. Lefkovits Bessemer, Alabama Phone 17 Bessemer, Alabama 3 Lewis Read Drug Company J. C. Pope, Prop. Drugs and Sundries 3rd Avc. 19th St. Only Book Store in Bessemer, Alabama iinttmiBUUiiNiiMiuituimiMttmmtmMttninttntiMiMttMiuiinitMiiaiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitt' E. L. Huey Furniture Co. BIGGEST and BEST 1919-1923 THIRD AVE. Bessemer, Alabama IT PAYS Jones Little Dining To buy shoes in Be s?m t Room from IOC) 19th St. 'Beavers Vance JONES CAFE Shoeji for the young and the old 1908 Third Ave. has been cn- The quality is the best larged. Can care for large The price is the lowest crowds. Bessemer. Alabama Bessemer, Alabama Kor Highest Class Denial Work at reasonable prices guaranteed For Consult Real Amusement Dr. fV. P. Hamner Ir,is it Dentist 205J a Nineteenth St. Grand 7 heatre over Pegrani-Patton Drug Co. Phone 323 Bessemer. Alabama YELLOW JACKE1 inn PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS NINETEEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE VOLUME ONE McADORY HIGH SCHOOL McCALLA, ALABAMA IN MEMORY OF KATIE RUTH ROSSER On January 29th, 1922. God sent a message by one of his angels to call Katie Ruth home. Nothing caused more pain and grief than the death of a classmate, and a dear friend. Never shall we forget those beautiful eyes that were filled with laughter, nor her sandy golden hair. Her sweet face was like the sunshine. Lovely, livingly, intelligent and affectionate was she. The loss of this young lady brings a deep shadow of darkness to us. But some day there will be a light. O! a beautiful bright light that will break through this shadow, and then there will be a great reunion that shall never he broken. There i- one who careth and loveth the young and old alike. That far beyond the grave our Heavenly Father has prepared a beautiful home for Katie Ruth, while she dwells with us no longer in body she is present in spirit. She too had looked forward to the graduating night of Twenty-five” when she would stand with her dass to receive Iter diploma. Katie Ruth enjoyed school work and she more than loved to be with the girls and boys. She was jolly and willing to help every one. Her life was filled with sunshine and smiles. The little path she traveled was scattered with dainty white flowers which led Heavenward. She was sick only a short time, and all was done that prevailing hands could do to save her precious life. Just as the golden sun was sinking In the West one Sunday evening, That God saw fit to call her home To dwell with the angels up above. She shall always live in our memory Soon we shall meet, never again to Part in the sweet by and by. CORNELIA MARSH IN MEMORY OF MISS DICKEY On a bright morning in September of 1921, the doors of McAdory High School swung open ami the Iwiys and girls marched in to meet and greet their teachers. Among those of the faculty who were new and «trange to us was Julia Elizabeth Dickey; not for long was she a stranger as her bright smiles and kind words won for her a place in our hearts. Her stay with u was brief for her health failed and then one sad tlay came the news that Miss Dickey was gone—We will not say dead—for in our hearts she still lives and in that land where she has gone “there is no death. Dear Miss Dickey your blue eyes arc closed forever and your sweet face no more we see, hut may we as pupils he inspired by your untiring efforts to help us to a higher and nobler life. And when the long years of the future have rolled by and we sit musing on the past—when we turn the pages of memory's book and gaze on the faces pictured there none will be brighter or better loved than that of Julia Elizabeth Dickey. FRANCES DENSMORE, 23 Dedicafiiora In Loving Memory of Professor I. W. McAdory Our sincere friend and counsellor, teacher and superintendent of Education for many years in Jefferson County. We feel a great gladness that he lived and to have come within his influence. We al o feel a deep sorrow that we have lost him and that his life of earnest, faithful service has ended—but not forgotten. 7 KKV. B. K. LKK. A. M.. Principal of High School 8 n Tlhe McAdory High School Tlu McAdory High School is located six miles South of Bessemer near Pleasant Mill on the Biriniugham-Tuscaloosa highway. The school was named for Professor I. W. McAdory in memory of hi fidelity and untiring efforts for the cause of education in this community. Jefferson County. and the state of Alabama. The patrons of the Pleasant Hill and McAdory communities arc an excellent quality of citizens. The majority own their homes, and arc looking for higher and better things of this institution of learning. From thi- school are pike roads, leading in almost every direction, making an ideal situation for a consolidated school. At present the high school interests of five Grammar schools are living eared for a this place. The increase in students, over last year, is almost one hundred per cent. There are five truck lines transporting children to and from school These truck lines arc front three to nine miles in length. One of the trucks is the property of Jefferson County and accomodates other schools besides McAdory High. This is the second full time session in the new building, but even now you can see along the truck lines new homes being built, showing appreciation of country homes where there i- as-uran e � f ample educational facilities. This consolidation also offers recreation ! facilities in athletics and community activities. The possibilities for cooperation arc unlimited. There i- a spirit ready for action when the needs of the school arc made clear. We have a number of people who p � S' css the inmate qualities of leadership, and the competition is strong enough to bring out the best. Among the most desirable conditions found, i the religious atmosphere—unity of purpose m the minds of the people for the general welfare of all I rout thi- co:nmunit some of the greatest teachers, statesmen and ministers have gone to hies- the world and to make it better by having lived under such environment as was brought about by the early teachers and ministers. This school was accepted by the state a- an accredited High School in 192021 After inspection by the High School Inspector of the quality of work, it was a.ceitcd by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools a' an accredited High School in 1921-22 and i -till on the honored list. McAdory High School was the fir-t high school located in the country in Alabama to appear on this list. Today her diolomas rank with any high school in the state, and are accepted in the colleges of twenty-four state- without the holders taking an examination. Two classes have gone out. the third almost ready to go. their Alma Mater engraved on the pages of memory, ever ready to pay homage to the black an I gold, ever mindful of the emblem on the ring, holding high the banner of McAdory. shouting as they march Through struggles to the Star-.” 0 B. E. LEE All the Photographs In This Book Were Made By SULLIVAN’S STUDIO MIG 11-GRADE PHOTOGRAPHS COPYING AND ENLARGING PICTURE FRAMING ONE DAY SERVICE KODAK FINISHING My Motto: Reasonable Prices and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED’ Phone Bessemer 849 19 7' j SECOND AVENUE BESSEMER. ALABAMA ♦—— ♦--- FACULTY f'W. Ambrose Mus E r ej?t Mr.nfAdor AW boss A isS V il!ou$ b 11 Mr. PattsricR Henry Andoe “UXCLF. PAT h there is one person in our school, who i a loyal friend to each one, who does his or her duty, it is our faithful, devoted trustee and custodian. Mr. Patrick Henry Andoe. In his duty he never fails. His interest in each pupil and the school in general never wanes, his devotion to his sacred trust ever increases. His own welfare is never considered, when he can 1m of service to others. Many limes we would have been uncomfortable if he had not exposed himself to the biting cold wimN. when lie should have been taking his re t, in order that wc should have a warm comfortable building when the school day began. The teachers, parents and children of McAdorv High School feel that he. by self denials, words of sympathy, little nameless acts of kindness, has made for himself a character, that gleams out so brightly that in reality. Service is the soul of Success. 12 4------ 4-—---- ■ -—♦ +---+ Senior Class Officers THOMAS M. DEADERICK ............................................ .....President . .w v:n xaboks VicrPreiid nt SUSIE ROSSER .....................................................Secretary-Treasurer HOLME TURMAN . ......_______________________________________ Prophet GRACE PARSONS ...................................... ................. Ciftorian PAUL LETSON -............ .. ........................................._Statiiticia„ MAUDE CARROLL.................—.... ...................... Last ll'i l and Testament CORNELIA MARSH ...................................................... p0t., BESSIE MARSH A......—.—................ Taledictorian JOHN KENDRICK .................._™....................................... Historian CORNELIA MARSH ...................................................... -Sanatoria,, 14 MARY ELIZABETH NABORS “LIBRIE” Vice President of Senior Class: Aglaia Literary Society: Glee Club. With dark eyes and blonde hair You can make your way most anywhere. For You’ve won our hearts here With your happy ways so dear. Ambition: To get tat. THOMAS Me DO WELL DKADERICK “Torn” President Class ’23; Editor-in-chief Yellow Jacket; President Zelosphian Literary Society: Glee Club; Senior Play: Captain Football Team; Base Ball. In him we find the smile of Fairbanks, the versatility of Ben Johnson and the muscular physique of a Grecian dancer. Tom has a “Ixxit” with all his teachers wlricfl accounts for his good grades. His hobby, as you will notice is filling presidential chairs. Ambition: To establish an air route to “Pill l-lill” SUSIE ROSSER “Sue President Aglaia Literary Society; Basket Ball Team; Student Manager Yellow Jacket; Secretary Senior Class; Senior Play. You never have seen her when blue Or when lonesome or mad. And whenever you go with this girl There’s always fun to be had. Ambition: To marry Paul. 15 PAUL LETSOX “P Milliard Literary Society; Joke Editor V el low Jacket; Statistician What is the use of wonting? It never was worth while. There is merry mischief in this irau, for a great laugh and a great smile are ever with hi n. He laughs as though he would die tomorrow and studies as if he would live always. Ambition: To marry Sj� ark Plug. IRENE ATCNIXSON Atch Miam nian Literary Society; Basket Ba'I Team; Senior Play. Work is work and it must he dope But while I work let me have my fun. mbition: To rest my tired soul. IIOLL1E TURMAN Secretary Treasurer Biajionian l.itcrarv Society; (dee Club; Basketball Team; Class Prophet. 11ollie's eyes say that she’s demure and shy. but alter one knows her a while, one decide-that eyes sometimes deceive and that llollie has the qualities that go to make a jolly good H ort Her friends are numbered by those that know her and sh’ll leave behind a host of admirers at M. H. S. Ambition; MAUDE CARROLL Aglaia Literary Society; Basketball Team; I ast ill and Testament. She is haopy and bright And striving for fame The breaking hearts at present Is her game. Ambition: CATHERINE ANDREWS Cassic” Aglaia Literary Society; Club Editor Ycl low jacket; Senior Play. I he sun may cease to shine and the rain to fall But we your class mates Will never forget your bright eyes and charm tnfe wavs. Ambition: 16 • ♦' WINIFRED MAI I AX Winnie' Bianonian Literary Society. Xo one can help but love Winifred. She is kind and willing to help others who are in trouble or tears. Her hair is black and her eyes are blue and her smile is like the sunshine. Ambition: To teach school. BEI N' A WATERS Billy Bianonian Literary Society: Glee Club; Captain Basketball Team. Betina has many friends and it is hard to tell whom she likes ami dislikes, for when ever you meet her she is just the same, kind at home and happy at school. Ambition: JOHN' KENDRICK “Deacon’ Bullard Literary Society: Historian Senior Class; Advertising Manager Yellow Jacket: Senior Play. lie is frank but never unkind. John is indeed a fat little creature. He says he i� going to be a teacher, but we all call him Deacon” we think he will make a letter preacher. Ambition: To l e a College President. ETHEL A BERN'AT MY Eck President Bianonian Literary Society; Glee Club; Basket Ball Team; Exchange Editor Yellow Jacket. Flowers may bloom and wither You may grow old ami gray And when we are far from one another Memories will bring sweet 'memhranees of you to us. Ambition: To l e a Mathematics teacher. GRACE PARSON'S Little I'n Bianonian Literary Society; Glee Club; Class Giftorian: Senior Play. There is a girl in our class And she is wondering gay For when you stay around her She will drive your cares away. Ambition: To weigh 1(X) pounds. 17 +----- +------ + •+ BESS IF. MARSH Bcss,? Aglaia Literary Society: Valedictorian Senior Class. Darling Bessie, nice and sweet In her studies she’s hard to heat What she learns stays with her day by day For she is an all round girl anyway. Ambition: COX ELI A MARSH MNclia” Bianonian Literary Society; Class Poet. The true, strong and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally things both great and small. Cornelia with her love ami greatness has won a place of friendship in our hearts. Ambition: To he a lawyer. FLORENCE ELIZABETH WOOD ‘’Swcetlieav-t” Aglaia Literary Society; Glee Club. Oh. curly haired, brown-eyed classmate Without you we would have had an awful hard time in school For you always had a joke to tell or some-thing tunny to make ns smile. Vou have scattered sunshine for all the classmates and your name shall never FRANCES DEXSMORE “Bruno Bianonian Literary Society; Glee Club. Frances is honest, patient, kind and true In school she always does her very best Success will surely lead her on to a happy and pleasant life through college. Ambition: 18 SemiSor Class Poem This the third graduating class of M. If. S Has proved to he one of the very best But tonight as you look upon these bright faces They will soon he scattered and at different places. Every one of the Settlor girls and hoys. Have tried to bring this High School many joys. We did our very best to set good examples For some one may need them as their samples. Every year seemed like a midsummer night’s dream And in these dreams wc built a great scheme That not a single one of us would stop I'ntil wc had reached the very top. Now I know you are anxious to hear every name Of these climbing up this great ladder of fame. Catherine, of course, sustains the greatest dignity in class Wc will always see her in memories bright glass. Ethel s ambition is to some day become a musician While John will indeed be a great Deacon Winifred i as kind as she can be She hopes to obtain an M R. S. Degree. Henna is good and has great inspirations Florence I'll tell you enjoys asking difficult questions. Maude is so happy, quaint and Meek, And in the near future her fortune she’ll seek. Elizabeth and Irene are always so happy And all through life you will find the’rc jolly Paul thinks every one should have a nice time He delights in motoring over the country so fine. As for Bessie it has very often been said. That in all her classes she stands at the head. Hollie and Grace can make a piano ring, If you like music, just get them to sing. 19 Francis has planned to be a private Secretary Susie sometimes bubbles over with fun she’s so happy. President Tom” will surely lead a delightful life When lie takes dear little Betty for his wife. Each of us has learned to love one another In these four years we have been together, But in years to come we shall always remcmlicr Our graduating night when wc stood a dignified Seniors. Dear High School days arc now gone forever. O! Can they ever be recalled? No, never. There is no other class so happy and free As this class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty Three.” We thank our Heavenly Father for each Blessing Which he has bestowed upon every Human Being. We thank our kind teachers and parents so dear For the sacrifices and love they've given each year. Cornelia Marsh. Piresidleiniti’s Adldliress Members of the Faculty. Classmates and Friends: I lu great Wizard of Words has said of youthful aspirants for position and honor: 'Tis a common proof. That lowliness is young ambition's ladder whereto the climber upward turns his face; Hut when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back. Looks in the clouds scorning the base degrees, by which he did ascend. Now the members of the class of 1923 arc both young and ambitious, hence these words may he Construed to apply to us. In a certain sense we have reached the upmost round of our ambition. For four years this graduation ceremony has been the mark toward which we have climbed, and our success causes a certain feeling of pride. But, having reached this high place, we arc till lowly: we do not scorn the ladder by which wc have ascended. We are humbly grateful to each one who has been instrumental in making our progress possible. We admit our dependence on each well-wisher who has furnished a round-hy which we have climbed; we make public confession of our debt. First, we thank the taxpayers of the state and community, whose contributions form the first round of our ladder. America claims a system of free education, hut it is tVce to Young Ambition. simply because you. property owners. l ear its expense. Without your financial aid. many a round of our ladder would Ik lacking. We liope that our future careers will justify your investment. Next we thank our parents and guardians, without whose aid a successful ascent would have been impossible. You have left u free to climb, and whenever we have come to a gap in the ladder you have stood close by. ready to insert the necessary support. We thank the Board of Fducatioti. A class cannot make High School progress without equipment, and we have found you anxious to supply all such rounds that our ladder lacked. As alumni wc shall always strive to prove to the world that wc were blessed with the best High School accommodations to bo found in the land. We thank tlic members oi Faculty. Each one of you has stood faithfully by, adding helping rounds on all occasions. But when he once attains the upmost round. He then unto the ladder turns his hack. Mourns Brutus.” Not true of the class of 1923, Brutus! True, wc must go onward and upward; on ambition’s ladder there can he no standing still. But. however, high we ascend, there will always remain in our hearts a glow of gratitude to all those who have built the ladder by which wc have ascended. Wc hope, kind friends, you will accept whatever future progress wc may make as a thank offering for the service you have rendered. 21 TOM DEADERICK. Last Will and Testament We, the members of the Senior Class of 1923. supposed by some to be of sound mind and good judgment and bring affected with only one disease, namely. “Seniorities. feel it befitting to will and bequeath the following: FIRST, we do will and bequeath to the Sub-Freshmen four years of hard studying and hope you will be successful. SECOND, to the Freshman Class we will our low heeled shoes, short dresses and marbles; also one word of advice in this your first year of high school he studious for it pays later on. THIRD, to the Sophomores wc leave our bright and shining examples of greatness, hoping they will use them and lx satisfied. To the gay young Sophomores we also leave our art of keeping on the good side of the teachers, thereby saving much weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth so often caused by failure on exams. FOURTH, to the poor Juniors wc will all our joys and thrills of anticipation which wc experienced in being a dignified Senior, hut remember it doesn’t last long for while studying “solid geometry the way is long and tiresome. FIFTH, to our honored ami esteemed Principal, B. F.. Lee, our sincercst devotion, earnest efforts and faithful cooperation. Wc shall remember his suggestions for a “hint to the wise is sufficient.” SIXTH, to our little but loud Chemistry teacher, Mr. McAdorv, wc leave the class of '2-4; also all the HCL. H2S. HN03. etc. SEVENTH, to Miss Bryant wc leave our Geometry notebooks, hoping that in future years she will- find great pleasure in their contents. Wc think they arc great master pieces. EIGHT, to Miss Doss we will and bequeath all our valued themes, outlines and notebooks; la-t but not least, all the red ink manufactured in the United States until June 1st, 1950. NINTH, to Mrs. Ambrose wc do will and bequeath the responsibility of all the noise in the hall, hoping she will find some means of improvement. TENTH. t« Miss Willoughby we leave all the musical ability in the class of '23. ELEVENTH, to Mr. Andoc. our kind and faithful custodian, who has worked hard to keep our school clean, wc leave him to the school in general. “Remember respect the aged. TWELFTH, to our high school and faculty all We bid everyone farewell Hoping that in future years You will none of faults But good qualities tell. No more will our voices sound in the hall. For we’ve finished every outline ami plan. But lx our task in life either great or small This our motto, we’ll do the be t that wc can. MAUDE CARROLL. Class of 1923. 22 On a street in Berlin on a dark and dismal day. I passed a motion picture show, and saw on the posters in glowing letters. “SPECIAL TODAY. GREAT AMERICANS!” Since I had been in Germany only two months I was naturally homesick, and the word “America set those emotions in action more forcibly. So this poor piano student con descended to turn, purchase a ticket, ami go inside. Can you imagine my surprise when before me on the sheet. I aw and heard, for these were talking pictures, one of my dear Moved classmates? A very petite figure appeared before this audience. Many people had come to hear the star, who had taken the place of Freda Hcnpcl. It was Grace. The audience was brought to tears at the rendition of “Then you'll Rmemher Me. And 1 must confess I joined in both the tears and the applause. Then the scene was changed, and there was Maude seated on the porch of a beautiful vine covered cottage, awaiting the home Coming of the lucky guy who put “hard in Richard. Then I wondered if Maude's mental capacity had diminished, after all these years of inactivity. The next scene was not such a surprise. I saw a great college building pouring forth a stream of joyous girls, and in their midst was our sedate Bessie Marsh, now their tutor. A scene followed in the same college. The magnitude of the domestic science department was gorgeously displayed. At the head of this department were talkative Ethel Abernathy and silent Cornelia Marsh. There in the lalroratory with shelves all filled with II2S04 and HCL and so on. Tom, our old president, was seen, lie was very much absorbed in an experiment, applying a match to a tube of hydrogen to test it- combustibility. Since Tom is the cxperiincntor an explosion results. After the smoke had cleared. Tom is lying on the floor, with a fair haired blonde. Elizabeth Nabors, applying soothing remedies to his “Busted Head. The next scene showed Florence Wood sitting on the stage weeping. She had a parrot which she was caressing as though it were to be taken from her. When asked why she was weeping she replied that a few nights before she received a proposal from a very distinguished young gentleman on condition that she dispose of her pets, especially the parrot. Although she loathed to part with the bird, she was afraid this would r e her last chance, so determined to sell it at once. In a large hank, I saw my old friend Beuna Waters. She was the private secretary to the President of this hank. I was not surprised for I knew Beuna would some day make a success. A scene that surprised me very much followed. In a noisy hall were Irene Atchinsou 2. and Catherine Andrews. They are now candidates for the mayorship of New York City and their debate is very warm. In a Kreat Cathedral I saw the great John Kendricks, in the pulpit anil heard him deliver an eloquent sermon. Then a quick change in the same cathedral. John is j er-formmg a marriage ceremony Standing before him enveiled and carrying “lillie of the valley,” I recognised Susie with Paul. From this extreme Northern scene. I next followed to Florida, where I saw in a grove under an orange tree our quiet Francis Densmore. By her side sat a fair youth, pleading for her hand, hut Francis remained firm in her decision to he an old maid. Next was shown a very neat little school building surrounded by typical country life. 1 at once began to sympathize with a i� oor little boy who was getting a sene re •lose of a hickory switch. You can imagine mv surprise as I recognized Winifred Mahan to be the stern little school teacher, surrounded by a room filled with frightened pupils. Knowing that I had seen all 16 of my classmates of 23 and realizing that I too Inul a part to play. I couldn't l e idle. I rose to go with a glad heart, knowing that my classmates were numbered with the GREAT. HOLLIE TURMAN Class of 1923. 24 +■ Valedictory ------- +-----♦ Friends, teachers and classmates: The four years that we have been together has ! ecn .1 time of great pleasure and happiness. Our teachers seemed like parents to us. and the classmate like brothers and sisters. We love one another, and have built a great friendship that shall never be destroyed or torn away from our memories. We learned to love the subjects, and with hard work and deep thinking we became their masters. Sometimes we felt discouraged hut we knew this would not do, -o we strug gled on and fought an honest fight. Ever)' day was pleasant which passed away too quickly. Soon these halls will lie vacant and our footsteps will, echo here no more. No longer shall our happy voices sing in merry glee, and never again in High School -hall we see these bright, happy faces, for the years to come will find them scattered like the dawn of a thistle. We have kissed our text luniks sad adieu, but some of these will lie kept as life long memories, and if some of the books were closely examined we would find little stains of tear drops, which were shed while we were reciting the last lesson, also pressed between the leaves will lie found tiny petals of lieautiful flowers, placed there with love and thoughts of our classmates so dear, ever reminding us that there will never l«- a time $0 sweet in our lives, as the dear old golden High School days of nineteen hundred and twenty three. While our High School days have ended, our live- have just licguri We did not realize how short the lime was. until it is time to part. The hours, days, months and years have passed too swiftly away. Our happy smiles arc covered with tears, and our sad beans beat heavily, for we. in a few moments will lie parted, some, perhaps forever The last link of the golden chain is broken, that in these few years have bound u� together.’ Now. that our school life is over, we must go onward and upward until we reach the goal, which ability and opportunity produces—Success. Fond memories « H kind deeds will never lie forgotten. We shall never cease to think of those noble characters, who have guided us • gently day by day. When time, with its trick ami memory, carries us hack to McAdory High—it will lie a pleasant reminiscence. Some of the teachers and classmates whom we had learned to love have departed, and joined the angels band, but while they dwell with us no longer in liody. they arc present in spirit. Each member of this class has learned to love the members of the Faculty, for their many deed- of kindness, words of encouragement, and never failing aid in time of need. We know that their cooperation was not from a selfish view-point, but that our work would lie a success when we depart and go into the world alone. Our session room teacher. Mr. Lee. has taught so many buys and girls, but never ha- he been loved or appreciated l� y a class more than we. He rejoiced with u� in our happiness and sympathized with us in sorrow, truly he laughs with those who laugh and weeps with those who weep.” He has endeavored to lead each of u to a higher, nobler and liettcr life. To parent , teachers and friends we offer the most sincere gratitude for the many acts of love ami kindness rendered. Good bye. it should not lie farewell, We hope again to meet. Hut happy hours are ever short And days of youth arc fleet. So. Good-bye now, to thee Oh, Seniors of Twenty Three. 25 BESSIE MARSH Stialtistics If it were not for the tact that I have a well established reputation for telling the truth. I'd hesitate before making the statements I am atom ft) make. True it i- that some of the remarkable qualities, which I must in justice attribute to this class, are ones which would seem preposterous if applied to any other. However, relying on my before mentioned veracity and njK.ii the good fame which my class enjoys. I venture to make public the remarkable statistics which can l� e proven by exact mathematical methods. Our remarkable intellectual powers cannot be denied when it is shown that the head measures 441 inches in circumference. This statement will prepare you for the next statement which is one that concerns a most distressing subject to many j coplc. but owing to the present styles we feel that we should not worry, namely, our waist measure i 489 incite-. Our great ability i«� r taking things in hand and mani] ul;ttiug them so skillfully will no longer he marveled at when I tell you the size of the glove of this class is 120. Glove- suggests shoes, so we confess here though with some hesitation that this class wears a 77 3 shoe. Our understanding is superb. One of our teachers continually insists on our laying good foundations and from this fact it would seem that her udmnni tions have been heeded. Up from this 77 yj -hoc we rise to the imposing height of 92 feet, or more accurately 1004 inches we stand supreme. Hut not mere length slenderly thrusting half through the atmosphere distinguishes us. In addition we possess good substantial avoirdupois as may be proved by our authentic weight of 2098 j.ound-. But while all this development may astound you. you may consider that we arc constantly improving and as our age is 306 years and for all those years wc have lieen improving ceaselessly, why what else could you expect? PAUL LETSOX Class of 1923. Class History We entered McAdory High School in September 1919 in a class of about twenty. Today we stand as a class of seventeen. How well I remember our thrills as we entered the Freshman Class. The first week was spent in acquainting ourselves with the schedule and selecting the line of study that would lead to the greatest success. With the lca t work. At the end of our Freshman year, our reports showed that without a single failure we had advanced far enough to enter the Sophomore Class. Which prove? that we were not as green as Freshmen are sometimes said to In . Each year we climbed, still achieving greater success, and striving to reach our goal. We found our work difficult, hut had some fascinating incidents which strengthened us and gave us courage to press on to the goal. We also found experience a wonderful teacher. We now entered our Senior year with much vim and pep. Our treasury was exhausted. and we l cgan hy getting up our Senior Play. In this and various other ways we raised funds necessary for a Senior Class finalities. We had numerous meetings from which much joy was derived. We placed our responsibility upon Thomas Deaderick. as president and Elizabeth Nabors as Vice-President. Needing a Secretary and Treasurer, we conferred the honor upon one with a mind equal to our finances. Susis Rosser. Our Geometry was always long and difficult: also our English and Chemistry required a lot of study and had we not had such enlightened minds we would have probably failed. We were loyal and true and now leave an example and record at old M. H. S. that will live on and on. Many of us will go to college and represent the product of M. H. S. Others will engage in business, some in love affairs and some probably matrimony. What cv er we do and where ever we go we will remain the class of 23. Pleasant memories of our association with teachers and pupils will ever dwell in each heart. We shall ever be loyal and hold up the standard of old M. H. S. So that the world can see from whence came the inspiration to make each profession or selection a recognized success. JOHN KENDRICK. 23 27 Sei i© Class THOMAS M. DEADERICK ELIZABETH NABORS SUSIE ROSSER .... .................... {'resident ..... ...... ' ice-f resident' ...—....A eeretary T rea surer Ethel Abernathy Catherine Andrews Irene Atchinson Frances Dcnstnorc Thomas I )caderick Winifred Mahan Cornelia Marsh Hoi lie Turman Maude Carroll Paul I.ctson Elizabeth Nabors Susie Rosser John Kendrick Beuna Waters Bessie Marsh Grace Parsons Florence VVrood 28 Wlfoo’s Who Era Seraiordiom 1. Prettiest Girl 2. Biggest Eater 3. Biggest Pet 4. Smartest Girl 5. Smartest Boy ........ f� . Most Conceited Boy 7. Most Conceited Girl 8 Best Looking Boy 9. Biggest Jelly Bean 10. Biggest Flapper 11. Best Boy Athlete .... 12. Best Girl Athlete — 13. Most Lovesick Boy 14. Most Lovesick Girl 15. Most Dignified Girl 16. Most Popular Girl 17. Most Popular Boy .. 18. Biggest Brag 19. Best Cook 20. Best Orator 1 Collie Turman Florence Wood Ethel Abernathy Bessie Marsh John Kendrick Tom Death-rick Grace Parsons Tom Deaderiek Tom Deaderiek Florence Wood Tom Deaderiek llollie Turman Paul Lctson Maude Carroll Catherine Andrews Susie Rosser Tom Deaderiek Paul I.ctson Cornelia Marsh Elizabeth Nabors 29 The Stlaff THOMAS M. DEADKRICK M ARC tTR ITE T VS INGER WILLIE C. MARTIX . JOHN KENDRICK PAUL LETSOX ELBF.RT MCCLIXTOX . SUSIE ROSSER CATHERINE ANDREWS ...... ALBERT PARSONS ..... VERA ALLIXDER .... ETHEL ABERNATHY Editor-in-chief Associate Editor ....Business Manager ..Advertising Manager — ........ Joke Editor ............Cartoonist Student Manager — ....... ..Club Editor .......Athletic Editor .....Social Editor — ......Exchange Editor 30 31 Junior Class OFFICERS FRED ST EVE.VS ..... ELBERT MCCLINTOX ANDREA HAYES ........ _ Pauline Acker Vera Allinder Annie Abernathy Mittie Armstrong Hiram Cowley Icnrv Green Bertha Goodwin Lola Higginbotham Hugh Hickman Andrea Hayes Myles Hassell Aaron Kendrick Nell Lotson Willie Martin Trcssie Mahan Elbert McClinton —.................... .. Trv-President Secretary- Trcasu rer Hazel Moore Rachel Pace Bill Poe Albert Parsons Eugene Reader Lillie Roy Jessie Roy Pauline Riley Sallic Smith Lillian Smith Fred Stevens Marguritc Tysingcr Willie Mae Vaught Margaret Weed Ralph Walker Ethel Yeager 32 J uiiniSoB” Class of 52$ Our Junior Class has quite a rep WVre always in the line, And never lose the upward step We’ll graduate—sometime. If something must be put over, We always put it through Just whisper it to the Juniors And they can catch the cue. When the Junior Class of ‘23 Reaches Commencement Day, A most happy class I'm sure we'll he, As we journey on our way. When we bid goodbye to M. II. S. Deep down within our heart There’ll he a sigh of loneliness For our friends from which we part. WILLIE MAE VAUGHT. '24. Soplfoomoire Class OFFICERS tEOLA WIGGINS .......... ... mm I.IXA M AK TIK .M ASON- Vice-President mmm sasneti . s«ni uy ■Treasurer Mildred Andrews Charlie Betts Joe Bond Louise Canales Thomas Crowe Bobbie I), Cowley Lois Densmore Nelson Kendrick John Lindsey Nannie Lcola Wiggins Clarence Parsons ROLL Hugh Porter Vernon Porter Kollin Riley Evelyn Sasnett Anna Bell Shipp James Shipp Lina Mae Thomason Rttby Turman John Wood Homer Walker 34 Soplhomore Poem “OLD Mr A DORY HP There's a little s|� ot in memory It’s a pleasure to us all, And an endless consolation As the moments we recall. In the hours of down right studying All our dreams of fame come true. When all of us went together. At old McAdory High School. After days of study and agitation N’ever will they fade away And the joys of graduation Only seem but yesterday Then the world is full of sunshine And our hearts are all aglow When all of us went together To the best old school wc know. To the most up-to-date high school With the chirt around the door, And you couldn't find one Ixrtter If you'd search the wide world o'er There my school days are all numbered. As the twilights shadows fall. And I’d tell all my teachers good-bye At the Iwst old school of all. LOUISE C A MULES. '25. Temt Comm radmerafts For Little Mnasic Puapils 1. Thou shall not make excuses. 2. Thou shalt have a regular practice period. X Thou shalt use thy mind. Itoth at practice and lesson time. 4. Thou shah not wait until the eleventh hour and then hastily try to learn thiy lesson. 5. Thou shah not play with long and unkempt fingernails. Keep thy hands supple by use of much hot water and soap. 0. Thou shah take heed to what thy teacher tclleth thee. 7. Thou shalt teach thy fingers to obey and not let them wobble, nor be as sticks of wood. 8. Thou shalt commit to memory some part of thy lesson every day. 9. Thou shah not dislike scales, but shah try to see the real good in them. 10. Thou shall diligently keep these commandments so that thy music days shall Ik- lengthen- ed and thy fame spread unto the uttermost parts of musiedom. 35 Ftreslhimeirfc Class OFFICERS MARY RUTH PATTON ..................-.......................... President IRENE HOYVTON ...................................... -Vice-President JL.WTL Pit KEN'S Secretary Treasurer ROLL Vera Atchinson Clommie McDonald Lee Burchfield Clara Belle Parsons Rachel Carroll Mary Ruth Patton Mary Frances Cowley Jennie Pickens Frank George Vera Trusscll Ruth Hassell Herbert Moore Irene How ton Oscar McClinton Mildred llowton Percie Parsons Ruby Mahan David Loveless John Harmon, Jr. Spencer Millikan John Harmon, Sr. Annie Weed Willie Frank Brannon Clara Weed Myra Saxon Annie Benton 36 Fireslhiinniauni You may have heard of wonderful classes Of hosts of brilliant lads and lassies, And thought their equal could not he found But when it conies to classes wise The Freshmen you'll agree take the prize They heat all the other by far. ves far. Freshmen are awful people say. But with us wc assure you it isn't this way Lest in trying to be good We may even then Ik misunderstood We make it our aim to he mischievous and jolly Even though many think it folly. So in our honest endeavor To please and Ik pleased Xo matter what the wind or weather Wc keep on keeping on Trying to make a full slate Trying to bring good lessons and never he late. And in four years we'll better he If you don't believe it wait and see. Our greatest “school desire Is to the height of seniordom to aspire Ha! Ha! you doubt it. Then hush and say no more about it. RUTH HASSELL 26 37 S eveiraftIhi Gr adle SARAH LOUISE PACE KELLO ROLEN MARGARET TURNER LENA SAUNDERS ANNIE LAURA WATERS ROSE CLAVTOR LENA SAUNDERS MRS. M. B. AM BROSE Abernathy, Hush McMickens. Berta Andrews, Paul McMiekcns, Deatna Bell. Louise Moore. John B. Bond. Jack Morris, Ricard Brackner'. Jessie Pace. Sarah Louise Bryant. Evelyn Parsons. Susie Candles, Lorraine Rolen, James Nello Carlisle. Louise Rolen, Murray Thomas Claytor, Rose Saunders, Lena Cowley, Nora Lee Shipp. Lura Mac Foster. Julia Shipp. Maude George. Eva Mac Skelton. Edna Goodwin, Mona Skelton, Beula Goodwin. Vivian Skelton, Eula Goodwin. Lillie Mac Skinner. Mcrvie Mow ton, Mildred Smithson, liuunic F. Kendrick. Esther Spcakes. Jinunie Lawrence. Fannie Taylor, Melba Letson, Emma Frances Turman, George Marsh, Agnes Turner. Curtis Marsh. Daisv Turner, Margaret Massey, Corinne Waters. Annie Laura Massey. Elizabeth Waters, Esther McClinton, Eunice Waters, Margie 38 Seventh Grade Poem All hail this class of ‘23 Which i great in intellect as you see, WVyc passed the danger line With many a trial. Much discouragement and Many a self denial. But we come before yon today, Expecting much to hear and little to say For if you could only know Just how much we've said before. You would not expect much of such a class Who are overjoyed in l cing able to pass But we know you agree with us And in our future ability now trust. There’s much we hope to leant and to achieve, With fond memories of 23 Famous women and men we hope to make Tho harder work than ever it will take. The future must place each name In the far off hall of fame Because our race has just begun And we will not quit until we hear well done May this class be a model For others that follow May they too have high ideals And never stop until these are real. We bid farewell to Seventh grade days As we travel onward itt higher ways Tho fond memories will ever linger here Because of duties and association so dear. 39 LENA S M’N'DFUS by EM 40 Glee Cl lab Miss EMMA JONES WILLOUGHBY ........................... Director MISS AMV BRYANT .Iccomfuviist ROLL Vera Allinder Mittic Armstrong Ethel Abernathy Annie Al cniathy Pauline Acker Charlie Betts Thomas Crowe Louise Canoles Thomas I )ea Icrtdc Frances Dcnsmore Lois Dcnsmore Bertha Goodwin Marcus Hancock Mr. McAdory Elizabeth N'alw� rs Willie Martin Rachel Pace Vernon Porter Grace Parsons Jessie Roy Lillie Roy Annie Belle Shipp Evelyn Sasnett Ruby Turman Ilollic Turman Lina Mae Thomason Willie Mae Vaught Florence Wood Bcuna Waters Margaret Weed John Wood Lola Higginbotham 41 ¥ ♦ Programme of Recital BY MISS WILLOUGHBY, TEACHER DUET—Dance of the Fireflies (Pennington) Josephine Simpson. Inez Porter. SOLO—A Birthday Dance (Newton) Margaret Snow Walker. SO VG—Selected—Nina Mac Higginbotham. DU FT Yellow Jonquils (Johanning) Corine and Elizabeth Massey RKADING—Selected—Susie Rosser (A . M. University of Columbia) SfM.O—Cinderella (Kuhn) Evelyn Dunham Dl’ET—Perfect Day (Bond) N'ell Let son and Pauline Riley. SJOUAn Chorus (Verdi) Ethel and Annie Abernathy. Vera Russell. T.!Tw' tl' RCil k001 House—Louise Connies. Mittie Armstrong, Rachel Pace 'r c™C, g SUr (Dmcc!,c) Smit ons. Julia Foster Margaret Turner Mcd,C ,1 a,,n Weed. Andrea Haves. . .1 � .). SiONG ,nc Portcr- Josephine Simpson. Elizabeth Waters. .Vina Iliggin- M TOf. !’,.C J?nrV MDadg5 Turn,an Eve,yn Dunham. Margaret Walker, Maude Pardons Br.K kner 1 ’C L'ft ° Pa,n0t (Kro man) M� hferd Hewton. Ruby Mahan. Jessie R KA DIN G—Selected—Mary Elizabeth Vabors. ARBUTUS INTERM EZZO_( Davis) Esther Waters. SOVG—The Old Folks Medley—Glee Club. SOLO—Pure as Snow (Lange) Eunice McClinton. °f th- Sl!a ShcH Kr°Rman Hobson Parsons. George Turman. , 1 °M Eashiohed Pal—Vina Higginbotham. Susie Parsons. ,; J,;‘nrc °f thC Demon (Holst) Irene Hdwton. Clara B. Parsons. SOLO—Silver Stars (Bohm) Rose Claytor. p EADIVG Selected— Bertha G« odwin. ZXXtt'Z thC FnrCft (Rurns) Mad « Turman, Maude Parsons. OPERETTA—THE MERRY COMPAVY. I—Scene, fn a Field Vcar Picnic Grove. AC T. 11.—Scene, Picnic Grove. ACT. 111.—Scene, Same as Act. 1. 42 THOMAS CROWE Center Roots doesn’t like to study too hard in school, but just mention a football game to him. He will study, and when it comes to fighting in a game, he will fight until Me A dory has won. ORLANDO TURNER Right Guard No one is truer to the team than Turner. He is witty and always full of fun and frolic. He plays when he plays, he fights when he fights. All the lioys know him on duty, when they sec him nearing the goal. He has played in many interesting games this season. ROLLIN' RILEY Left Tackle Ridge says little, but thinks deeply. He has a wonderous kind heart, and a pleasant word for all. He can always find a way or make it. and gives athletics a prominent place with his other school duties. THOMAS DEAD ERICK Right Tackle Captain Tom’ belongs to that class of individuals. who enjoy talking, especially to his Sweetheart.” about when the Yellow Jacket' were victorious, you should have heard hint yell to the gang, and have seen him smile. Some day his name will stand high as a professional athlete. JOHN WOOD Left End It was Wood who never said a word until the battle was won. He stuck right to his job. A play might be made over him but none were ever made around him. HUGH PORTER Right End Although Hugh is small and received many falls, he is a mighty fine player. You will hardly find another so happy as he. HERBERT MOORE Full Back Hub' won fame during his playing last season, and is keeping up his rep this year. We hope lie will keep up his enthusiasm as he continues to play. VERNON PORTER Right Half Back When Vernon works he works hard. He is willing and ready to help at any time. He delights in athletics and when the time came to act, Vernon was there. ALBERT PARSONS Right Half Back Squack does not have much time for athletics, because he i- so deeply in love. In spite of all the falls and injuries he received, we are proud of him for the service he has rendered. ELBERT McCLLNTON Quarter Back Monk is good natured and full of grit He enjoys drawing cartoons of the team. He never tires of helping to win scores for M. H. S- and with his help they were successful winners. 43 Football Xante Position Thomas Crowe ............................ Outer Orlando Turner Right Ro®ri Riley Left Guard Tom Deaderick (Captain) ..... .............. Right Tackle Marcus Hancock ................................. I.eft Tackle John Woods ..................................... Left End Hugh Porter .................................... Right End Herbert Moore ....................... _.... Full Back Vernon Porter................................... Left Half Back Albert Parsons ...................—........_.... Right Half Back Elbert McClinton ..—....................... Quarterback SUBSTITUTES John Hannon ......................... Clarence Parsons .................... Joe Bond ....................... End Guard Half Back 44 ♦ + '+ Who’s Who Him Mo Ho So 1. Prettiest (Iirl Grace Parsons 2. Biggest Plater Florence Wood 3. Smartest (iirl 4. Smartest Hoy — Lee Burchfield 5. Most Conceited Ctrl ..... Willie Martin 6. Most Conceited Hoy Tom Dcadcrick 7. Most Stvli !t Girl Vera Allindcr 8. Sportiest Boy Toni Dcaderick 9. Best Girl Athlete ... Susie Rosser 10. Best Boy Athlete . 11. Best Looking Senior Girl Susie Rosser 12. Best Looking Senior Bov Toni Dcadcrick 13. Most Popular Teacher Mr. McAdory 14. Best Looking Teacher Miss Bryant 15. Hardest Teacher ... Miss Doss 16. Most I-oval Student Toni Deadefick 17. Most Popular 18. Best Cook Grace Parsons 19. Biggest Brag Paul Let son 20. Most Lovesick Boy Albert Parsons 21. Most I-ovesick (iirl Willie Martin 22. F 'irst to Ik Married ...... Maude Carroll 23. Best Musician Rose Claytor 45 Gairlls BasMeUball Henna Waters Captain! Guard Hard Moore Guard Hollic Turman —_— ..................................... Center Maude Carroll ............................................ Forward Irene Atchinson Forward SUBSTITUTES Susa- Reiser Forward Ruth Turman Guard l.ina Mae T OUUUOi) Center l-.lficl U-rnathv Guard Marcus Haiacock Marcus came to us from some noble institution at Alliance. He was loved by the faculty and students and especially hv Irene ami Susie. I think he needs some praise in Football for the good work he did in the Oak Grove game. We arc very sorry to lose him and feel that he made a sad mistake by not finish ing his work, at M. II. S. with the class of 23. 40 TOM DEADERICK. Editor. BasReSfcaM Herbert Moore (Captain) ... .............. Guard Ralph Walker .......-.................... Center David Loveless. ...................... ... Guard EttgChc Reader ......... Forward 11 ugh Porter .... ....................... Forward SUBSTITUTES John Wood ................. ................ Guard Percic Parsons ............................... Forward Charlie Betts ____ .. Center McAdory McAdory M Athletic Results for FOOTBALL 0 Alliance 13 6 Huey town 47 19 Oakgrovc 0 25 Minor 0 0 Mortimer Jordan 19 0 Jones Valley 42 40 121 BASKETBALL 2 Oak Grove 47 10 Johns 11 2 Oak Grove 29 7 Minor 8 21 95 47 OFFICERS ETMFI. BFRX TIIY id t WILLIE M m VAULT Vice-President HOLLIE I URMAX ......... ...... Sfi'rftaryTrsasurt'r ROLL Annie Abernathy Mittic Armstrong Ethel Abernathy I rcne Atchinson Mrs. Ambrose Mildred Andrews Willie Frank Uranium Miss Amy Bryant Rachel Carroll Lois I krnsmore Frances I Jcnsmore Bertha Goodwin Lillie Mac Goodwin Fannie (.awrence Willie Martin Ruby Mahan Clcmmic McDonald Cornelia Marsh Winifred Mahan Clara Belle Parsons Junnic Pickens Grace Parsons Lillie Roy Pauline Riley Anna Belle Shipp Marguritc Tysinger Vera Tmssell Rubyc Turman llollic Turman Lcola Wiggins Beuna Waters Annie Weed Clara Weed 48 4------- -----« - Agglaia Society OFFICERS SUSIE ROSSER LILLIAN SMITH ROLL Catherine Andrews Margaret Weed Vera Atchinson Florence Wood Vera A Hinder Ethel Yeager Maude Carroll Frances Letson Louise Canolcs Elizabeth Massey Rose Claytor Tressic Mahan Louise Carlisle Hazel Moore Nora Lee Cowley Bessie Marsh Mary Frances Cowley Eunice McClinton Julia Foster Agnes Marsh Vivian Goodwin Elizabeth Nabors Lola Higginbotham Rachel Pace Irene Howton Marv Ruth Patton Ruth Hassell Susie Rosser Mildred Howton Jessie Roy Andrea Hayes Evelyn Sasnctt Mildred Howton Lillian Smith Esther Kendrick Sallie Smith Nell Let son Beulah Skelton Francis Letson Leura Mae Shipp Marjorie Waters Edna Skelton Annie Laurie Waters Lina Mac Thomason — President I 'ice-President Secretary-Treasurer 49 — -—+-♦ sum OFFICERS TOM I K. DERICK ......... ...................... AARON’ K IN PRICK ROLLIN' Kil l A Motto: Learn to do by doing. Colors: Orange and Blue .....President .Vice-President .Secretary Treasurer Mr. li. E. Lee Murray Roland Paul Andrews Charlie Betts Tom Crowe Nelson Kendrick Aaron Kendrick David Loveless ROLL Clarence Parsons Hugh Porter Rollin Riley Orlando Turner John Wood Fred Stevens Marcus Hancock Tom Deaderick 50 +—---- +----•+ B allardl Society OFFICl-RS JOHN L1XHSKY rr.-sid.uit HUGH HICKMAN ................................................._Vice-President JOHN KI'.XDKICK ..... StcMmySTreasurtr ROLL Hugh Abernathy Ilcrl ert Moore Ncllo Roland Oscar McClinton Joe Bond Klihcrt McClinton Jack Bond Spencer Millikan Lee Burchfield Packer Morris Lorainc Canolcs Mr. R. R. McAdory Boddie D. Cowley Percy Parsons Henry Green Vernon Porter Miles Hassell Bill Poe Hugh Hickman Albert Parsons John Harmon, Jr. Eugene Reeder John Hannon, Sr. Janies Shipp Paul Let son Mervic Skinner John Kendrick Curtis Turner John Lindsey Ralph Walker 51 + + Hu sbaff dls asadl Wives Waited Susie wants a millionaire with riches and an auto So she can live fine and in style and over the world to go. Maude wants a manly man. broad-shouldered and handsome While Florence wants a stylish dude Whose head smells like hay rum. Irene wants a man that writes The best of hooks While Grace wants a man that Outshines all in looks. Catherine is so very queer: She doesn't know just yet But she thinks she will take Whoever she can yet. Elizabeth's choice a preacher is With a gift of speech While Ethel says she'll take Whoever is in reach. Bcuna wants a tall blonde man With manners sublime While Bessie will take a man With plenty of time. Winifred says she wants a tall man Quite demure And Frances says that she is ot yet so sure. Cornelia wants a handsome man Who knows how to work That has a sunny smile and N'ever his duty’ll shirk. Tom’s Gaze on eyes of blue Sometimes do rest But the eyes of brown Arc the ones he likes best. John Kendrick wants a suffragette With banners painted gay And Paul wants a singing girl To sing bis cares away. Holly likes a Brunette type. Site’s still waiting On some poor snipe. 52 A. L. B. + - For Hire 53 54 Cornelia— Waiter. I cann in yesterday for a steak. Waiter:— Yes. madam. Will you have the same today?” Cornelia— Why, I might as well, it no one else is using it.' It was after the distribution of prizes at a Sunday School. Well, did you get a prize? asked Johnny’s mother. N’o, answered Johnny, hut I got ‘horrible mention. ” One broiling August day an aged eolorc dman. who was pushing a barrow of bricks, paused to dash the sweat from his dusky brow; then, looking toward the sun, he apostrophized it thus: Fo' the land's sake, wha wuz you last Janooary?” Mr. Lee has been describing sonic of the sights he has seen abroad. There are some spectacles. he said, “that one never forget-. Mrs. Lee— I wish you would tell me where I can get a pair, exclaimed Mrs. Lee in the audience. I am always forgetting mine. What docs you want to eat? asked the old colored mammy of Tom. Corn pone. said Tom. Ise glad you said corn pone. said the old lady, cause it’s the one thing I ain’t got anything else on hand of but. The street car was crowded. At one stop it t« ok on Hollic T. She was young, pretty and wore a trim sport suit. Up jumped a young man and with a polite bow said to the miss, Won’t you have this seat? No. thank you. replied the young lady, I Have been sitting down all afternoon—I’ve been skating.’ On otic of Mr. Lincoln’s trip to army headquarters in the Wilderness, accompanied by N'oah Brooks, he was driven over the corduroy road in a six-mule army wagon by a very jvrofanc ■driver. Mr. Lincoln stood it as long as lie could, then, touching the driver on the shoulder inquired: My friend, aren't vott an Episcopalian?” Yes. was the gruff reply. “1 thought so. Yon swear like Seward, and he's a church warden up in Syracuse. ERIN’S IMPRINT Mr. McAdory stood looking at an electrical contrivance, when an inventor walked overto him and asked: “Some machine. I wonder who the inventor was? Uncle Pat looked at him and replied, dryly: Shore an' he was only a son o’ the sod. Can't you read his name up there?— 'Pat. Pending.” 55 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Bessemer s Strong Bank of Service W. n. LEWIS. President GEO. E. R IT LEDGE. Vice-Pres. C. K. KUCHINS. Cashier C. R. DAVIES, Asst. Cashier MEET ME Phone 530 Extra style—without extra cost Exclusive, hut not expensive Crawford’s Millinery and Ladies’ Ready-to Wear at 1926 Second Avenue Bessemer, Alabama FULTON'S • Phone Bessemer 9144 Teachers' Supplies. Musical Instru ments Repaired Phone 99 BESSEMER MUSIC CO. Second Avc., Bessemer. Mahama Ml Latest Popular Sheet Music Century and Prcsser Edition Starr Phonograph , and (icttnett Records gents Starr Piano Co. A I ricnd to the Public Schools TOM JONES SHOE SHOP (100'; American) The BEST Shoe Repairing 110 19th St.. Bessemer, Alabama Special prices on all High School Athletic Shoes SACH'S Furniture Store The place to buy your furniture lOO'i Second Avenue Bessemer. Alabama Phone Bessemer 223 J. S. Harris B. P. Harris Schuyler Harris HARRIS BROS. Clothing. Shoes and Gents' Furnishings Phone 14$ 314 and 316 X. 19th Street Bessemer. Alabama STRAUSS THE SHOE MAN Good Shoes 307 19th Street BESSEMER. ALABAMA DO YOU KNOW THE SECRET? What i the seel'd of success? asked the Sphinx. Push. ai l the Button. Beat your way through life. said the Heart. Never l� c led, said the Pencil. Have nerve, said the Tooth. Be up-to-date. said the Calendar. Look pleasant. said the Camera. Always keep cool, said the Ice. Do business on tick. said the Clock. Put up a bluff, said the Mountain. Never lose your head. said the Barrel. “Drive things in,” said the Hammer. Make light of everything. said the lire. Make much of small tilings. said the Microscope. Never do anything offhand, said the Glove. Have a pur-puss. said the Cat. “An egg a day, said the I Ion. Spend much time in reflection. said the Mirror. Be sharp in your dealings. said the Knife. Find a good thing and stick to it. said the Glue.—Selected. SHOULD YOU PAY FOR ADVICE YOU DON'T TAKE? Paul Letson was not feeling well and consulted a physician of the village for advice. Do you drink. Paul? the latter asked. Yes, sir. “Give it up. Do you smoke? Yes, sir.” You must give that up, too. This was too much, and Paul was making for the door when the doctor called after him. You have not paid me for my advice. Paul. I’m not taking it. wa stlic reply. John Kendrick, who had recently graduated from a school of physical training, went hack to his home town to hang out his shingle and start remaking his townsfolk by making them get acquainted with their muscles. Among his first callers was an upstanding youth of about twenty. Step right into the next room and disrobe. called the enterprising graduate from an inner office as he heard the door close. I’ll lx in directly. The upstanding young man followed instructions and presently was joined by the budding physical advisor. And what can 1 do for you? be inquired professionally. Is something wrong? No, replied the young man. “Not that I know of. I just wanted t«� sell you a subscription to the Saturday Evening Post.”—Selected. MAY FIND OUT LATER Mr. Carroll— Do you think you could support my daughter, Dick? Why, yes, sir, I do. I never heard it intimated that Maude was insupportable.' 57 7Kis y ni udl Illustrated bij the A labama Engraving C°. BIRMINGHAM the'reo ROBertt'of the college ENGRAVING BUSINESS Red Roberts pluugimg Thru the Auburn Lime CAKE-EATER’S CREED Find ’em Feed ’em Fool ’em Fascinate ’em Forget 'em. Have a cigah, Dick.” N'o, thanks. I’ve quit smoking. Well, tell us about her.” N’O MATERIALIST Don't you think Angelica looks spirituclle in that evening gown?” Well, I must admit there’s not much of the material about her. Turn Failure into Victory, Don’t let your courage fade; And if you get a lemon. Just make the lemon-aid. • John Kendrick (lost in barber shop): Barber, have you ever shaved a monkey?” Barber (same location): N’o, hut have a seat and I will try. THE NEW SCIENCE OF AGRONOMY Farm products cost more than they used to. Yes. replied Mr. W. L. Martin. When a farmer is stip| � scd to know the botanical name of what he’s raisin’ an’ the entomological name of the insect that cats it. an’ the pharmaceutical name of the chemical that will kill it. somel� ody's got to pay. LAUGHOGRAMS After giving John Kendricks directions for treating a sick horse, the master returned in a little while to sec if all had goneuwclL He found John choking and spluttering, his taco various hues of red. blue and green. What’s wrong? said the l oss. John: Well, yoc said to put a tube in his mouth and blow the powder dawn.” Yes.” Well, he blew first. PERFECTLY FRANK Employer—Why were you discharged from your last place? Applicant—For good Miavior. Employer—What do you mean by that? Appilcant—They took three months off my sentence. FAIR ENOUGH The goose had been carved, and everyliody had tasted it. It was excellent. The negro minister who was the guest of honor, could not restrain his enthusiasm. Dat’s as fine as g« osc as I ever sal my teeth in Brudder Williams.” he said to his hot. Whar did you git uch a fine goose? Well, now parson. replied the carver of the goose, exhibiting great dignity and reluctance, when you preaches a spcshul good sermon, I nexer axes you whar you got it. I hopes you will show de same consideration. 59 “Columbus' High Quality Tires and Tubes. Murry Tire Oil Company Sterling Gasoline and Motor oils Phone 548 518 19th Street Bessemer. Alabama JEWELERY For the best values and biggest bargains in Jewelry. Watches. Clocks and Novelties conic to 407 19th Street Next Door to Eagle Pawn Shop Opposite Post Office THOMAS AYKH Make this place your headquarters while in Bessemer. Let us supply you with radio sets and parts. Complete stock. Neal Electric Co. Phone 67 Bessemer. Alabama Why Worry? Trade With CURRY BRIGHT STAR CAFE • Jacobs Undertaking Co Kmbalmers and Funeral Directors Auto Ambulance Service Phone 590 118 18th St. Bessemer. Alabama Jap Bryant Bicycles For the Whole Family Phone 103 Bessemer. Alabama C. E. Faulkner Sons ME .VS FURNISHINGS BESSEMER, A L A B A M A If it is a “Taylor Made” product, it is guaranteed by W.D.Taylor Co. Manufacturers .... Jobbers BESSEMER. ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS of Dr. Rosa Renfro Smith Chiropractor 1917 Third Avenue Bessemer, Alabama Phone 81 Coming on the run The 81 Tire Co., Inc. 430 19th Street BESSEMER. ALABAMA F. B. Back Co. Wholesale Distributors Franklin Lady Flour Southern Lady Flour Bessemer, Alabama Also the widow woman said the Pratt City condutrib struck her risible . Horrid man! The bloodhounds, Watson! They shall l� e set on his trail. No h. to g. man would strike a woman. And, striking her risibles? How terrible. It’s like the hit-me-hit-inv-dog proposition. AL1. TIME _ How lone has it been since yuh read de Bible. nigger? Lessee. Lemme figger. I ain’t nevah read it at all. How long is at.' • BUSY SHELLS John K.— See here, where arc those oysters on the half shell I ordered some time ago? Waiter—“Don’t get impaitient. young man. We’re a trifle short of shells, but you’re next, sir.” ROUGH ON THE RATS _ Maude—Good gracious! I found three big rats in the pantry. Mr. McAdorv—Close the door on 'em and let ’em starve to death. STARTING EARLY Every time the baby looks into my face he smiles. said Mr. Meekins. Well. answered his wife, it may not be exactly polite, but it shows he has a sense of humor.” ONE AGAINST THE WORLD “Look Daddy,” said a little six-year-old. 1 pulled this cornstalk up all by myself.” “My. but you are strong! said his father. I guess 1 am. Daddy. The whole world had hold of the other end of it. JUST THE THING Irate Country Gentlemen (white with anger at being disturbed)—You book canvassers make me so angry with your confounded nerve ami impudence that I cannot find words to express my indignation! Canvasser (jum| ing with enthusiasm)—Then. sir. I am a great help to you. I have here the very thing you need—a dictionary of the English language, containing all the words and slang phrases known, and only five dollars. Take it and you will never be ;ii a loss to express yourself again. EVERYTHING Where. said the land agent, addressing an audience of possible purchasers, “where else on the face of the globe will you find in one place copper, tin. iron, cotton, hemp, grain, game— ’ A voice replied: In the pockets of m youngest son. NO COUNTRY FOR HIM A little chap was offered a chance to spend a week in the country, but refused to go. Coaxing, pleading, arguing, promising untold wonders, alike brought from him only the stubborn answer. No country for me! But why not? someone finally asked. Because they have thrashing machine- in the country. he replied. It’s bad enough here where it's done by hand. 61 110 X. 19th St. Phone 340 L. Y. LIPSCOMB COM P LI ME NTS Bessemer's Biggest Bicycle Man Bicycles and Motorcycles OF Bradley Bros. Lock and Key Expert Grain Co. BESSEMER. ALABAMA Springs to Fit Any Car Hill Grocery Co. 80—Stores—80 WRECKER SERVICE DAY AXI) NIGHT Phones: (Day) 261 (Xight) 395 One in your neighborhood We can save you money DICK EARL XEAL Bessemer, Alabama HILLGROCERYCO. Edmund son- Randle The Elite Drug Co. Fairfax Avc. 16th St. Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Prescriptions a specialty We make old hats new and turn the new ones to suit your taste. Everything usually carried in a Drug Store 222 19th St. BESSEMER. ALABAMA immimnmmnuii 62 iiiiiimiiiMiniiiimituiuiiiiiiiiHiiMiHHHrtmii.iiiiiiiimimiimunniiiwuwiwiiMiwiiiiiimmiiiiiiimmiirHKdiHiiMuiiniiiuiu. QUESTIONS 1. What kind of a cravat would a pi choose? A pigsty, of course. 2. What is the difference between a bright scholar and shoe polish? One shines at the head, the other at the foot. 3. Why is a slmrt person like an almanac? He is often looked over or overlooked. 4. Who is a mother rocking her baby to sleep liable to arrest? She is engaged in a kidnapping project. THOSE MAD WAGS “Dicky’s rich uncle cut him off with practically nothing.' “Bobbed hair, so to speak. — 'What you need. said the doctor to David 1... is more sunshine and less moonshine.' COM PLICATED A N ATOM V Miss Doss asked the class to write an essay about frogs. Susie Rosser wrote: “What a wonderful bird the frog are? When he stand he sit. almost. When he hop lie fly. almost, lie ain't got no sense, hardly, lie ain't got no tail, hardly, either. When he sit he sit on what he ain’t got, almost. —Sue. KNOWN BY REPUTATION Ethel— Oh. mother. I want you to meet Mr. Dill, lie is very famous and — Mother— I am really delighted to meet you. Mr. Dill. I’ve always been so fond of your pickles. MAKING YELLOW LESS PERILOUS The population of China is immense, said Miss Doss. Do you know that every time you take a breath a Chincman dies. Just then the teacher noticed Paul, very red in the face. (Anting. What are you doing, Paul? asked Miss Doss. “Killing Chinamen, answered Paul. HIS OFF DAY Waitin’ for a train, stranger? asked the talkative native. Certainly not.” replied the crusty traveler. What do you think I'd Ik? hanging abound a railroad station for, with a couple of suitcase? I'm going to ride a camel from here to San Francisco. Paul— Who was that gentleman I saw you with today?' Amy—“That wasn't a gentleman. He is my husband. Little Girl—Oh, mister, we've got a new baby at our house. I'll bet you can't guess what it is. Mr. McAdory—I’ll bet it’s a boy. Little Girl—No, it ain't Mr. McAdory—Then it’s a girl. Little (iirl: Aw. somebody told you. 63 i. i , , t. 1 y , 7 T7, v fcY fcWtfr SWSWfo THE BIG ALABAMA HOUSE PRINTERS .0.2 third STATIONERS • IThOGRAPHERS ENGRAVERS BIRMINGHAM, ALA HETHER it be a handsome College Annual like this, commencement invitations, calling cards, stationery items, or anything in our varied lines, the “Big Alabama House” stands ready and anxious to serve the students. Call on or write us for information when in doubt about any printing or engraving problem. Mfg Erlick Lefkovits “THE SHOPPING CENTER” BESSEMER, ALABAMA Day by day and in every way conditions are getting better and better. Remember the population is increasing at an enormous rate and no land is being made. Let the Martin Investment Company «j you a good farm, or let W. L. and J. T. MARTIN sell you a nice building lot in their new subdivision in Jonesboro, or let the Martin Furniture Company t.j| you all kinds of furniture from their extensive double store at 1922 THIRD AYE.. BESSEMER. ALABAMA. PHONE 48 or 8002 Maid—“Tlie garbage man is here. Prof. Lee— Eh, what? Well tell him we don't want any today. + + ♦ ■+ Visitor— Won't you be glad when your term expires? Convict— No. madam. I’m in for life. Susie Rosser—“Which end do I get off of?” Conductor—“It don’t make any difference, both ends stop. WE WONDERED Miss Bryant—“What became of the swine that had the evil spirit cast into them? Irene A.—“They made them into deviled ham. 65