Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1920 volume:

.Issued 6_y t} e S e.T T.o-jis metropolis'I6n SCHOOL ncj-aopous jx.l Uolume 2 1919 1920 2 Ille rcrpcctuilfu hehicate this seronb tuilumc of the Sphinx to our helobeh principal iHrs. l osc t. (Cutting 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Dedication ................ Board of Education ........ Editorial Staff ........... Motto. Colors. Tree. Flower Poem to Mrs. Cutting ...... Calendar .................. Class Will ................ Presentation .............. Class Chart ............... Senior Alphabet ........... Senior Poem ............... Junior Hayride ............ Class Prophecy ............ Class History ............. Class Roll of ’21 ......... Class Roll of '22.......... Class Roll of ’23 ......... Athletics ................. Senior Class Play ......... High School Orchestra ... Ye Ancient Muses .......... B. M. H. S................. The Expulsion of Thomas . Athletic Banquet .......... Alumni .................... Wit and Humor.............. Page ... 3 ... 5 ... 9 ...10 .. .19 20-21 ...22 ...23 24-25 ...26 ...26 .. .27 .28-29 .30-31 .. .34 ...37 ...40 .41-51 ...52 ...52 ...53 ...53 ... 54 ...55 .. .56 ...58 ILLUSTRATIONS. Metropolis High School Mrs. Rose Cutting ...... C. A. McGinnis ......... High School Faculty .. Editorial Staff ........ Senior Class ........... Junior Class ........... Sophomore Class ........ Freshman Class ......... Foot Ball Team ......... Basket Ball Team ------- Girls’ Basket Ball Team Page ... 2 ... 3 ... 5 ..6-7 ... 8 12-18 .. .33 ...36 ...39 .. .46 ...47 ...50 CARTOONS. Senior ............. Junior .............. Sophomore ........... Freshman ............ Faculty in Spare Time Page . 11 .. 32 . 35 . 38 . . 57 c. a. McGinnis Board of Education Charles Leonard. President. R. B. Lytton Walter Love Hr. Trovillion Jas. Foreman A. Z. Bruner H. A. Evans Mabel Elliott, Secretary 5 STINSON. MARGUERITE ALLEN. MARGUERITE Faculty McGinnis, C. A.—History and Science, S. I. N. U. and U. of I. Cutting, Mrs. Rose E.—Mathematics, St. Louis Normal, Principal Metropolis High School. VViant, Loren D.—Commercial Dept. Brown’s Business College. Stinson. Marguerite—English. Hedding College and U. of I. Rogers. H. S.—Science. University of Illinois. Allen. Marguerite—History, Owensboro College. Miller. Anna— Language. University of Illinois. Miller, Marie—Domestic Science, McKendree College. 7 � , .• JOHN ELLIS MANN. First Ass’t Editor. GEOROE VERNON NEFF. Editor in Chief. EDWARD E. WILSON. Second Ass’t Editor. 8 GEORGE VERNON NEFF. Editor in Thief. JOHN ELLIS MANN, First Ass't Editor. EDWARD E. WILSON. Second Ass’t Editor. GEORGE TEUTON, Adv. Manager. HARRIETT KERR, Business Manager. HATTIE MAY STALCUP. Alumni Editor. PAULINE TUCKER. Art Editor. WM. WESEMAN, Boys’ Athletics. RUTH FOOTE, Girls’ Athletics. HOWARD SHAPPARI). Stenographer. HARRY CRAIN. Nonsense Editor. BESS CRAWFORD, Junior Reporter. HELEN COMPTON, Soph. Reporter. JOHN MEYER. Fresh. Reporter. CLASS MOTTO—To Be. Rather Than To Seem. COLORS—Pea Green and Pink. TREK—Magnolia. FLOWER—La France Rose. 11 DAV1I) KENNEDY Class Pres. (4) Basket Ball (3) Track (2) Class Sec’y and Treas. (3) lota Sigma (2) Scene from Tempest (3) Vespasia (4) Class Vice Pres. (2) BESS CRAWFORD Iota Sigma (2) Ye Ancient Muses (4) The Deacon (3) Romeo and Juliet (3) Katcha Koo (4) Class Vice Pres. (4) Junior Reporter for Sphinx (4) The Trouble at Saterly’s (2) Much Ado About Betty (4) 12 GEORGE TEUTON Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (3) Macbeth (3) The Deacon (3) Class Sec’y and Treas. Pres. Lit. Soc. (4) Obstinate Family (4) Vespasia (4) Katcha Koo (4) Adv. Manager for Sphinx Much Ado About Betty (4) ALMA MILLER Basket Ball (1. 2. 3. 4) Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (1. 2. 3) Capt. Basket Ball (1) Aunt Deborah (2) Vespasia (4) Katcha Koo (4) Class Sec’y (2) Vice Pres. (3) Pcetry Club (1) Much Ado About Betty (4) Salutatonan ELLIS MANN Foot Ball (1. 4) Basket Ball (1. 2. 4) Quartet (4) Track (2) Class Pres. (2) Katcha Koo (4) Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (3) Vespasia (4) First Ass’t Editor for Sphinx (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) HARRIETT KERR Sec’y and Treas. (1) Basket Ball (1,2) Glee Club (1. 2. 3) Sec’y Lit. Soc. (3) Iota Sigma (2) Aunt Deborah (2) Tempest (3) The Deacon (3) Katcha Koo (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Poetry Club (1) Business Manager for Sphinx (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) Valedictorian ETHEL HEDDEN Glee Club (3) Iota Sigma (2) Katcha Koo (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Poetry Club (1) Ass't Editor Girls’ Athletics (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) HOWARD SHAPPARD Track (2) Vespasia (4) Deacon (3) Stenog. for Sphinx (4) Basket Ball The Trouble at Saterly’s (2) Iota Sigma Much Ado About Betty (4) 13 IXA REW Basket Ball (1, 2. 3. 4) Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (1) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Katcha Koo (4) The Deacon (3) Track (2) Scene from Merchant of Venice Orchestra (3. 4) Capt. of Basket Ball (3) (Mass Treasurer (2) Much Ado About Betty (4) HATTIE MAY STALCUP Iota Sigma (2) Vice Pres. Lit. Soc. (2) Vespasia (4) Glee Club (2. 3) Macbeth (3) Katcha Koo (4) Alumni Reporter for Sphinx (4) Class Historian (4) The Trouble at Saterly’s (2) Much Ado About Betty (41 14 GEORGE NEFF Class Pres. (3) Vice Pres. A. A. (3) Sec’y and Treas. A. A. (4) Basket Ball (3. 4) Foot Ball (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Katcha Koo (4) The Deacon (3) Vice Pres. Lit. Soc. (3) Edt.-in-chief of Sphinx (4) Glee Club (3) Much Ado About Betty (4) JESSIE ARENSMAX Basket Ball (1, 2) Iota Sigma (2) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Katcha Koo (4) Orchestra (3) Assembly Pianoist (4) Class Prophet (4) Poetry Club (1) Much Ado About Betty (4) EI)A RAY KRIEGER Basket Ball (1) Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (1) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Katcha Koo (4) The Trouble at Saterly’s (2) Scene from Macbeth (3) Poetry Club (1) Writer of Class Will (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) WILL WESEMAN Foot Ball (1, 4) Foot Ball Capt. (4) Basket Ball (2. 3. 4) Track (2) Vespasia (4) lota Sigma (2) Basket Ball Capt. (4) Athletic Director of Sphinx (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) PAULINE TUCKER Basket Ball (1. 2. 3. 4) Iota Sigma (2) Track (2) Merchant of Venice (3) Katcha Koo (4) Glee Club (1. 3) Poetry Club (1) Class Poetess (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Capt. Basket Ball (4) Art Editor for Sphinx (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) RUBY MILLER Basket Ball (1. 2. 3. 4) Iota Sigma (2) Track (2) Saterly's (2) Katcha Koo (4) The Deacon (3) Glee Club (2) Vespasia (4) Much Ado About Betty (4) The Trouble at Saterly's (2) 15 JOHN MEYER Foot Ball Basket Ball Iota Sigma Romeo and Juliet Fresh. Reporter for Sphinx Much Ado About Betty (4) Base Ball Captain NINA SLIM PERT Rhodes-Burford Contest (1) Ye Ancient Muses (4) The Trouble at Satcrly's (2) Basket Ball (1. 2, 3, 4) Katcha Koo (4) Iota Sigma (2) Reader on play night 16 MINA SLIM PERT Rhodes Burtord Contest (1) Basket Ball (1, 2, 3) Aunt Deborah (2) The Deacon (3) Vespasia (4) Iota Sigma (2) Katcha Koo (4) Glee Club (3) Much Ado About Betty (4) EDWARD WILSON See. Ass’t Edt. Sphinx (4) Vespasia (4) The Obstinate Family (4) The Deacon (3) Shy lock (3) Iota Sigma (2) Much Ado About Betty (4) RUTH FOOTE Basket Ball (1, 2. 3. 4) Iota Sigma (2) Track (2) Tempest (3) Katcha Koo (4) Glee Club (3) Class Poetess (4) Vespasia (4) Girls’ Athletics for Girls Vice Pres. Iota Sigma (2) GOLDA NOBLE Iota Sigma (2) Glee Club (1. 4) Vespasia (4) Katcha Koo (4) HARRY CRAIN Foot Ball (4) The Deacon (3) Tcene from Merchant of Venice (3) Much Ado About Betty (4) HELEN COMPTON Basket Ball (1, 2. 3) Iota Sigma (2) Katcha Koo (4) Poetry Club (1) Sophomore Reporter for Sphinx (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) 17 WILLIAM TINER The Deacon (3) “Scared by Ghosts” (4) Literary Society (4) Ass’t Adv. Mgr. Sphinx (4) Glee Club (3) Basket Ball (2. 4) Foot Ball (2) Much Ado About Betty (4) Baseball (4) ALICE ERMA ROBERTS Literary Society (1, 3) Katcha Koo (4) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Glee Club (3) Much Ado About Betty (4) LESLIE ELLIOTT Basket Ball (4) Iota Sigma (2) Ye Ancient Muses (4) Glee Club (1, 2, 3) The Bachelor's Dream (4) The Deacon (3) Much Ado About Betty (4) 18 TO MRS. R. E. CUTT1NQ Principal metropolis High School Oh. noble woman, that God has sent. To guide us thru this firmament; Your illuminating brain has lighted. Paths of wisdom to us, benighted. Oh. glorious creature, most divine. Daintiest of women, most refined; Thou to us will always be, A sign of noblest brilliancy. God send to earth those sweetest souls. To help the weak o’er treacherous holes; Of ignorance, to the heights of learning. Or into wisdom’s road of many turnings. So He sent you to the M. H. S., To aid the ignorant in distress; May your future life e’er be blessed. And may God’s hand you e’er caress. Pauline Tucker Ruth E. Foote. CALENDAR Sept. 1. Labor Day—No school. 2. Entered prison. 3. Program conflicts eliminated. 4. Freshman boys file out girl’s door. 5. Preparing for our Liberation. 8. Mr. Rogers arrives. 9. Mr. Rogers initiated. 10. Long assignments. 11. Short lessons. 12. Thermometer 100 degrees at 8 a. m. 15. First Senior Class meeting. 16. Janitor mows lawn. 17. Sleeping Beauty in English IV. 18. Care of Campus taught to the Freshmen. 19. Many go home; no one knows anything. 22. First foot ball practise. 23. Rained—everybody crabby. 24. Seniors elect class officers. 25. Nothing in general. 26. Many bottles of coca cola consumed dur- ing intermission. 29. “Southern Culture” impressed on Seniors’ mind. 30. First month of term served. Oct. 1. None feel like moving—a general freeze out in English IV. 2. Class in Southern Culture increases. 3. Dean Rogers seizes all girls’ hearts. 6. Freshman begin to get fresh and are made to feel at home. 7. Seniors plan to present a fly trap to school as memorial. 8. Alma M. sings solo in Physics—no encores. 9. Heart to heart talk to school—Mrs. Cutting. 10. Look forward to foot ball game on Saturday with Paducah. 13. Pauline caught talking in English—is kept in. 14. Alma, the next victim. 15. A general revision of seating in Assembly. 16. Lemons given out in shape of report cards. 17. Still meditating on our 82-75. etc. 20. Reports returned. Dean offends the royal highness by sealing the envelope. 21. Opening exercise—song by school. 22. Anyone finding a wandering mind please return to Ed. Wilson. 23. Chilly morning. 24. Pep Meeting. 27. Lost, strayed, oi stolen. Senior Class spirit. 28. Woe and behold. Big Bill tardy. 29. Spirit of Halloween, aroused by Mr. McGinnis. 30. Mere rain. 31. School masquerade party—nuns and ghosts galore. Nov. 3. Brains still misty from ghosts of Halloween. 4. George Vernon Neff. Jr., very sick. 5. Same old maneuvers. 6. Tests in all subjects. 7. Penny march becomes quarter march. 10. All boys made a raid; bright colored collars. 11. Men’s socks become fads of Senior girls. 12. Harry and Alex take their dally walks. 13. Nobody knows anything for sure. 14. Received October report cards. 17. Bunny all dolled, wonder why? !8. Reading by Miss Stinson in chapel. 19. Such excitement, a visitor, a pup. 20. Scandal—girl and boy seen talking on campus. 21. No smoking allowed. 24. Horrors! Howard winked at a girl. 25. Assembly Hall clock fast, bunch late. First rules of tardiness christened. 26. Scarcity of ear puffs noticed, little girls once more. 27. Thanksgiving, no school. 28. Teachers’ meeting, no school. Dec. 1. Santa Claus month. 2. Helen gives a demonstration of rocking horse meter in English IV. 3. Poor American History recitation. 4. Ruth smiles at Dave. Note3 follow in book- keeping. 5. Ellis endeavors to make a mash on Ethel. 20 8. Alice vamps a returned soldier and decides to put up her hair. 9. Mrs. Cutting is seen to prick up her ears all of a sudden, she heard a bird. 10. Miss Stinson takes Rogers to the show. 11. Freda Ray shines out in some “New Garments.” 12. A few facts about phonetics. 15. Sleet! Sleet! Sleet! 16. Katcha Koo practice. 17. Dress rehearsal. 18. The night brings out “The Stars.” 19. Ditto. 22. Everybody affected by stage life. 23. Hattie May’s holiday envied by everyone. 24. School dismissed for 14 days. Jan. 5. School again. 6. Review for examinations. 12. Deportment discussed and dismissed by the faculty. 13. Knowledge crammed in every pocket. 14. Notified to bring pen, ink and paper—free gratis. 15. Examinations. 16. Girls’ and boys’ basket ball teams go to Paducah. 19. Enthusiastic speeches for annual made by honorable Seniors to under class men. 20. Meeting to elect Annual staff. 21. Annual issue of the day. 22. Few dollars stray in. 23. The children “are not responding well.” 26. Ruby ain’t got her brains working today. 27. Senior class developes like symptons. 28. Miss Anna Miller goes to movie with Senior. 29. Once more already yet those library books are all mislaid from their proper shelves. 30. Remark made in English IV by Miss Stin- son, It don’t make any matter at ALL.” Feb. 2. Literary Society organized. 3. One society chooses name and officers. 4. Mr. Wiant has a roundup in Bookkeeping. 5. Ethel in Bookkeeping, “I want you, Mr. Wiant.” 6. Heath visits Metropolis and gave us an- other trimming. 7. Much worry concerning examinations. 8. Many questions asked in class. 9. Students wear worried look; teachers, an important one. 10. Today it was discovered that Alma had re- moved a pine plank from gym. floor; same was found in her honorable knee. 11. Ruby comes to school with black eye. 12. P. T. looses head in bookkeeping. 13. Paducah B. B. game. 16. Jessie Marie comes dolled and casts admir- ing eyes at Donald B. 17. A cold snap. 18. Alice forgot all but five of her rings. 19. Chilly day—no heat in radiators, everyone froze. 20. Marion B. B. game. 23. Leslie Elliott obtains a hair cut. 24. Today peace is in the very air. 25. Found—the ninth wonder of the world. 26. We’re off to Philadelpkia in the morning.” 27. Windy March notifies us of its coming. Mar. 1. B. II. M. S. c ga: ized. 2. Eighteen summers have drifted over Alma’s fair head. 3. Miss Allen gives her M. H. class a tc3t. 4. Boys go to Herrin Tournament. 5. Everyone disappointed at 11 p. m. in re- ports from Hcirin. 8. Fie on tho naughty wind. 9. 100 lines each in Virgil per day. 10. La leccon espanola es muy dificil. 11. Secrets. 12. Girls B. B. Tournament. 15. Ina and Pauline forced to spit out chewing grin. 16. Lillie and Lizzie bawled in bookkeeping. 17. Agriculture class endoavors to improve looks of campus. 18. Eight Seniors take teacher’s exam. 19. Purple and gold shoe strings fad for Seniors. 22. Three turns seen on the ctreet. 23. Boys B. B. Tournament; Seniors victors. 24. It never rains, but just pours. 25. Tiner journeys to store. Caught in attempt. 29. Back again, blue Monday. 30. Seniors begin practise on class play. 31. Program by Ancient Muses. CLASS 1D1LL Before entering upon the voyages of life, on the seas of the unknown future, we. the class of 1920, believing ourselves to be sane of mind, make our last Will and Testament. 1. We leave to the faculty our best wishes and hope that all their future classes will be as studious and well behaved as ours has been (?). 2. To the class of 21 we leave our envied Assembly Hall sects, which are the farthest away from both windows and radiators. 3. To the class of ’22 we leave the law of magnetism. found at the bottom of page 10, 876 in Milli- ken and Gales “First Course in Physics . (Tills law. when applied at the psychological moment may result in a good grade.) 4. To the class of 23 we leave the hope that at come future date they may become Seniors. 5. To the oncoming class of ’24 we leave Mrs. Cutting to help them over the difficulties of Algebra, and to guide them safely through the maze of triangles and trapezoids, and all other trars they will find along the path of Geometry. We leave Miss Miller to explain the mysteries of Latin so thoroughly that at the close of the first year in High School they can say, “Vini, vidi, vici. Personal Items. 1. I. George Teuton, leave to Russell (House cat) Spore. $9,999.99% school currency to he used after he has married. 2. I. Mina Siimpert. will to Mr. Pful Williams, a book entitled “101 Ways To Propose. 3. I. Ruth Foote, will to Marjorie Burton my cast off clothing and athletic ability. 4. 1, George Neff, beii.g sound of mind do bequeath my extraordinary intelligence to George Schneoman (Cotton) and my mustache to Mr. Rogers. 5. I. Ellis Mann, hereby will my good looks and recipes for same to be distributed evenly among the faculty of the M. H. S. 6. I. Harry Crain, will to Wm. Fulton directions and illustrations. “How To Vamp The Women.” 7. I. Pauline Tucker (better known as Tuck). herehv will my ability to hop buggies and climb trees to Mary Long. 8. I. Alice Erma Roberts, do hereby bequeath my dignity and great knowledge to Ruth Montgomery. 9. I, Leslie Elliott, leave to Dean Rogers a tested recipe on “How To Get Skinny. 10. I. Alma Miller, will my plentiful crop of flaxen hair to be added to the scant locks of Alice Arens-man; and my habit of walking ten miles per day rain or shine, to Wilma Hotter, on the condition that the said Wilma Hotter continue the habit until she becomes as slender as I am. 11. I. Nina Siimpert. will my ability to give readings (no matter how lengthy) to Verna Weaver. 12. I. William Tincr. will my heart to Reba Cagle on the condition that she cherish it till life do from her depart. 13. 1. Freda Ray Krieger. will my glasses to Norman Bomar. May their wonderful lens magnify jitneys unt'l they appear to him as dollars. 15. I. William Wesemann (Big Bill) bequeath two feet of my surplus height to Russell Baker, so that he can look down on people instead of having to look up at them. 16. I. John Meyer, will my daily siesta in American History class to------- well, to anybody who can get by with it. 17. I. Helen Compton, will my ability to read aloud 1000 words per minute to Geneva Arensman. 18. I. Hattie Mae Stalcup. bequeath my form and hair to Catherine Wilson. 19 I. Jessie Marie Arensman. will to Pauline Gregory my excellent music ability to be improved by ten hours practice each day. 20. I. Ruby Miller, will ray ready sense of humor to Thelma Heifer, and hope it will not get her into as many scrapes as it has me. 21. I. Edward Wilson, hereby will my solemn countenance and serious outlook on life to Chester Foreman. 22. I. Ina Rew, will my ready laughter, which is accustomed to being used both in arkeggios and scales, to whomsoever needs it most. 23. I. Bess Crawford, leave my position as class 22 vamp to my sister. Mae. I hope that she will carry out the duties of this office as faithfully as I have tried to do. 24. I. Golda Noble, bequeath my sunny disposition and Rood deportment grades to Helen Baynes. 25. I. Ethel Hcdden. hereby will my Spanish brains to the person who needs them most in next year’s Espanol II class. 2G. I. Harriett Kerr, bequeath my surplus avoirdupois and Latin intellect to Adeline Wittman. 27. I. Howard Shappard will my position as stenographer. which I have occupied for the last three years, to Clarence (Bobo) Steele. 28. I. David Kennedy, will my graceful walk to Calvin Shelton; my wee foundation to Dean Rogers, and my bountiful crop of hair to Donald Ball. . his will is hereby sworn to and a seal set thereon, this the Thirty-first day of May. One Thousand. Nine Hundred and Twenty. Signe.'. Class of 1920. (Seal) PRESENTATION The Seniors of the Metropolis High School present this, the second volume of the Sphinx to the faculty, and students of the Metropolis High School and to the citizens of Metropolis. Our aim has been high and we hope we have not fallen short of the mark set by ourselves. Although at times we have been discouraged, the monetary assistance and words of ( ncouragement given us by the citizens of Metropolis have encouraged us until at last we have reached our goal. As no Annual was published last year, we have tried to make the second volume of the Sphinx better by fir than its predecessor; volume one published by the Class of 1918. And we earnestly hope that the following classes will follow in our lead and w.th the use of the materials left by us publish an Annual worthy of themselves and of the Metropolis High School. Thanking the people for their co-operation and encouragement, we beg to remain Sincerely. The Class of 1920 Senior Better Known as Likes Ambition Favorite Song Favorite Expressior Noted For Ellis Mann “Bunny” A teacher Political boss Somebody’s Done Me Wrong “Hello girls” Football Star Ruby Miller Guard-(h) er” Physics Uncertain Dardenella “Oh Gobs” Giggling George Neff. Jr. “Third Money” Every woman Vamp Miss Stinson Everybody Shimmy Now “I should say so” Grandstand Play in B. B. Pauline Tucker “Tuck” Cornbread and cheese Athletic Directoress Freckles “Oh Golly” Basket Shooting George Teuton Prof” “Ethel” To be dignified 1 Ain’t'n Got’n No Time To Have Tl;c Blues “Darn It” Good Looks Mina Slimpert Jumping- Jack To talk To shoot baskets I Hate To Lose You Oh Well” Studying Out Loud Harry Crain “Spike” Alex a good time Wait Till You Get Them Up In The Air, Boys “Well, How do yoi get that way” Foolishness Ina Rew “Support- (h) er To dance Travel with Lyceum Karavan “Oh, Patootie” Her Laughter William Weseman “Big Bill” Everybody Never have to work You Can’t Be Too Sure About Girls “Tha’s all right” ’N Everything Ruth Foote “Twelve- inch” Dave To live out West Dear Heart Be Gory” Writing Love Poems David Kennedy Da vo Ruth To be a married man Tell Me “Whatta-ya-say” Loving Disposition Golda Noble Noldy Goble Bookkeeping To be a farmerette Forsaken “I don’t believe I know” Solemnity Personified William Tiner Little Bill Reba To get an exemption Alcoholic Blues “Save It” Ford Driving Freda Ray Krieger “Senorita” To Dream Musician Wishing Moon Oh, Bo! Quick Temper 24 Senior Better Known as Likes Ambition Favorite Song Favorite Expression Noted For Leslie Elliott Skinney To Study To Pass in English IV Jada I Should Worry Woman Hater Jessie Arcnsman “Doodles” To Drive Spanish Ambassadoress Sweet Kisces Oh Bosh Stuttering Howard Shappard “Shep” Miss Stinson Commercial Teacher Annie Lrurie I Guess So Expert Typist Alma Miller “Cotton” To Walk To Be An Old Maid How Can I Leave Thee Where D’ya Get That Rough Stuff Argumentation John Meyer “Capsules” Violet To Bo a U. of I. Star They’re Wearing ’em ILglicr in Hawaii Huh Ability to Vainp The Women Bess Crawford “Vamp” To Kid The Fellows Favorite Wife in A Harem Believe Me Those Endearing Young Charms Hella, Sweetie Her Line of Nonsense Edward Wilson “Eddie” To Shimmey To Be President Nearer M;r Gcd To Thee Dog Gone It Solemn Expression Hattie May Stalcup “Baby” A Buick To Be A Toe Dancer You Know What I mean Well, I Know Posing Harriett Kerr “Chubby” The Boys To Be A Suffragette I Ain’t gain’ To Give You Ncne cf This Jelly Roll Oh Shucks Memorizing American History Nina SI ini pert “Sleepy To Comment To Be A Chauffeuse Rocked in Tho Cradle of The Deep Get Out Sticking To It Ethel Heddin Snookums Spanish To Be A Vamp You’d Be Surprised Le’ me See Getting by in Spanish Alice Roberts Honey- bunch Jewelry To Be Famous Smiles Isn’t That Keen Her Stately Walk Helen Compton “Comp” To Read Domestic Science Teac her Out of The East Gee Whiz Race Horse Meter In Talking 25 SENIOR ALPHABET A Is for Alma, a tall, young lass. And also for Alice, the pride of her class; B is for Bess, a Belknap vamp; C is for Crain, a wicked, young scamp; I) is for David, a son of the soil. E is for Ellis, whose brain needs oil, And also for Edward, so fickle and vain, F is for Freda Ray whose report card’s a shame. G is for Golda. so quiet and meek. And also for George Neff whose brain is so weak, H is for Hedden who has a ready smile. And also for Howard, who is hard to rile. I is for Ina, who in shimmeying delights, J is for John, whose mistakes are sights, And also for Jessie, who is always neat and tidy, K is for Kerr, our heavyweight so mighty, L is for Leslie, a wicked young dear, M is for Mina, who of matrimony has no fear, N is for Nina, who quotes Shakespeare, O is for Opal, who left us last year, I i3 for Pauline, our class tomboy. Q is for questions we never enjoy, R is for Ruby, the basket ball star, And also for Ruth, who shoots baskets from afar, S is for Stalcup, our class beauty, T is for Teuton, e’er eager for duty. And also for Tiner, who furnishes the fun. Contrasted with Helen, our quiet little nun. U is for useless, you know who we mean. V is for Victory, we seldom have seen, W is for Weseman. who has fine taste, Y is for yesterday, forgotten in haste, Z is for zenith, so awfully high. The world owes us a living so why should we try. SENIOR POEM We have taken from the rainbow. It’s radiant pink hue; We have borrowed from the shamrock. It’s color bright with dew. With the color of the heaven. And the sturdy Irish green, We can conquer all obstacles, And fulfill all our dreams. We, the Class of Nineteen Twenty, In leaving M. H. S., Will in the world’s great thoroughfare, Meet failure by success. When in future we are thinking. Of the pleasures we have seen, We’ll recall those days of gladness, We spent ’neath the pink and green. Vphold the honor of our class, And make justice our queen; We stand for all. and all for one. Beneath our colors of pink and green. Chorus Pink from the rainbow, Green from shamrock’s hue, Pink for honor. Green for courage true. JUNIOR HAIJRIDE Listen my friends and you shall hear of the last ride of the Junior Class which happened last year (1919) in the month of May. on the Sabbath Day. One of our noble class mates. Spike Crain consented to the class using his large log truck which happened to be idle at that time, and after feeding the truck its breakfast which consisted of about sixteen gallons of gas, and a quart of oil, and amid a lot of cheers ’n everything the Juniors started on a bumper trip. The May sun had had no mercy on that happy bunch of Juniors. Finally after stopping for many rests and drinks of refreshing H. 2 O.. our commander-in-chief, Mr. Loren Wient called a halt and said we would make our camp beneath the shady trees on yon hillside’s brow. After appointing suitable lieutenants to attend to preparing the noonday repast. the young gallants had to cut suitable young tree branches for use in wiener roasting. Notwithstanding the fact that the driver and chaperone got all the Angel food cake, everyone had a hearty meal and a real good time. After dinner the boys had to perform acrobatic stunts to appease the girls and it was something wonderful to see Bunny Mann fling those knee boots through the air as he turned hand flips, but most wonderful of all was the fact that big fat Johnny Meyer could turn over at all, but after many vain efforts he succeeded in hitting on his back three times out of four; but alas for poor Johnny’s trousers were not of buckskin. thus all were wondering why he stayed to the leeward of all the girls. After the great athletic contest. a motion was made and seconded that the trip should be extended to the wonderful city of Brown- field. Driver Crain refused, but through sympathy, after seeing the girls weep, consented. At last after miles ot rock road, Brownfield was reached. From Ethel Heddin’s description of the city the expression of the crowd was gloom, for we observed two stores, a bank and a railroad station. Nevertheless the bluffs and mountains afforded much pleasure. After eating ice cream, jelly roll, peanuts, and drinking soda pop. the truck departed for home, but alas. George Teuton and Edward Wilson with two natives of Brownfield were seen overlooking lover’s leap. Driver Crain, through much persuasion by the friends of the said parties, stopped the truck and noisily awaited their return. Homeward bound was the cry. The nearer home the truck approached the faster driver Crain drove. When Jessie Arensman’s home was reached the motion was made to pay Jessie a visit. Driver Crain being thirsty and tired, yielded. Leap frog was the principle game; William Tiner showing the greatest skill. John Ellis and driver Crain engaged in a noted wrestling match. The crowd looked in awe as the brawny muscles popped out on the young men’s powerful limbs. When the golden sun was setting in the West the Juniors on their jolly path homeward proceeded. Nothing happened of any note on the return journey to the future city. At a late hour the noble Juniors arrived home tired and dusty; but happy nevertheless. At seven thirty that remarkable evening, the entire Junior Class including Mr. Wiant were sawing wood to the tune of “The End of a Perfect Day.’’ n SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Since this hard task was given me. To write the Senior prophecy. I have hied me to Appolo’s home, And there high in a lofty dome, J I looked into a crystal well. And what I saw to you I’ll tell: First, right before my gleaming eyes, A face looked up in glad surprise; The form I saw was sadly bent. As the long hours of toil were spent. I asked, “What is that you do?” Said he, “From doughnuts, holes I chew.” Who was that man, you ask of me? George Neff, as you may see. Next I beheld a circus ring. With girls and clowns who dance and sing; And walking on a tight rope there Was Hattie May. I do declare. Whom next do you suppose I saw. Afar from native home and Ma, A-teaching little heathen girls and boys. Was Harriett's face, all framed with joy. There at a table very large, I saw Pauline still in charge. Of writing the world’s best poetry; While out upon the basket ball floor. Ruby and Nina were happy galore. Along a stream my gaze now strayed. There stood a man. his clothes all frayed; And as a means of livelyhood. This man caught bull frogs as he could; His name. I tell it to you with pains— Bill Tiner, whom Reba claims, Then there was Ellis Mann. 1 saw him still in search of Ann,” Whom he should choose to be his wife. To love him, cherish him thru life. And there was Howard, a good man. Who had gained much fame by his “short hand.” A wonder now I will relate. 'Twas surely wrought by hand of fate; Though strange it seems, believe it true. Miss Alma’s face came into view; I heard her singing wondrous grand. They say her voice has stirred the land. Soon I saw Freda Ray. Driving a wonderful one-horse shay; And by her side, to my surprise. Was one who looked very wise. Then there was Bill W.. long and lean. And on his face was seen, A look of sorrow deep. While these words he did repeat: “I told her my love, I told her my love, 1 told her all my heart. Trembling cold, in ghastly fears. Ah. she did depart.” There’s Mina and Alice, poor souls. A sorry part will be their role; For old, old maids they’re doomed to be. Who love their cats and drink their tea. While or. a little school house floor. Stood Golda Noble at the door. And being as noble as her name. She will never come to shame. Presented next into my sight. Was one who early took his flight; way from joy of single life. He took Ruth Foote as his wife. And there I saw him plowing corn. Until old Gabriel blew his horn; Pray guess his name, it won’t be hard, ’Tis David Kennedy, our old pard. Ethel will be a nifty girl. Who will like the social whirl; But who is likely to be Some good housewife don’t you see. Upon a form I soon did gaze Which walked about as in a daze. It wandered ’round in the debris. And sadly, wildly looked at me; Explosions there had been you see, A total nervous wreck was he. With sorrow listen to his name. Poor Johnny Meyer, seeking fame. And there was Leslie taking care, Of dead, both dark and fair. Do you remember Ina Rew? 28 The little girl of much ado. How she and Bess lightly tripped Through shimmey steps and never flipped; Well, now I see in vaudeville. These little maids are tripping still. Helen will not come to grief. For she is very wise; And hor temper she can guard. If she half tries; Very ki.ij is she, very good. And with her kindness she can match A disposition mild. A moment more and I espied. Our friend Ed. Wilson, true and tried. This man has now quite wealthy grown. By shipping ice from zone to zone. Soon I did see a woeful sight, A man who chewed with strength and might; He sat upon a cracker box. And ashes from his pipe he knocks. They say he does this day by day. And thus he wears his life away. His name I learned with chagrin. Was Harry Crain, pale and thin; And then I cried in accents wild. From our whole class 30 meek and mild. Will no one go to foreign lands. That he may preach to ignorant bands. And lo! I heard a mighty voice. Say, “I will preach; let us rejoice.” Then all was still, but I had heard. George Teuton's voice send forth that word. —Jessie Marie Arcnsman CLASS HISTORY. Once upon a time, it seems ages and ages ago. although the calendar tells us that it has been only four short years, there were seventy-eight of us. Just one more Freshman class to Mrs. Cutting who has seen so many come and go—just another bunch of ordinary children, giving no hint of the possibilities latent within them, and not particularly distinguished for high grades except in deportment. Now, as we are leaving we flatter ourselves that the grades of the classes r.s a whole compare most favorably with those of any of the classes that have preceded us from the portals of old M. H. S. And it is very fitting that our class flower should be the violet, modest, sweet and shy. As for the deportment of the class, but let us pass to more pleasant things for in the beautiful words of the poet, “The memory lingers. This, as far as we have been able to discover by searching the annals of the High School even back to the days of Pete GrofT and Harry Steers, is absolutely the only leap year clars that has ever decorated our assembly rooms, starting and finishing its career during this fateful year. The social activities of the class really began during the Sophomore year. Freshmen of course, being allowed only to admire and envy in a most re- spectful way the brains, beauty and opportunities of the upper classes. The social debut of the Freshmen class came at the annual search party, when the young ladles successfully concealed in Lafont’s hen house caused acute financial distress among the masculine members of the class even though those were the days of flve-cent coca-colas. Even the triumphs of our later years cannot dull the thrill of that evening when we first had dates, sanctioned by our parents and teachers. The Sophomore year was given over entirely to study, we feeling that one year in four was none too much to waste in books. The Halloween party was the greatest social event of the year being distinguished chiefly by elaborate costumes of the masquerade and the hard cider which was inadvertently served and was most popular among the faculty. We have received numerous inquiries as to whether this illuminating beverage will be served at our final banquet. After two glasses of this cider. Professor Schrader complimented our class by saying it was the largest class he had ever seen, in fact, that it looked two or three times as large as at the beginning of the evening. The Junior year was devoted more to social and dramatic activities, as enough studying was done during the Sophomore year to last two years or more. The crowning event of the year was the Junior-Senior reception embellished by scenes from Shakespeare which emphasized the progress the world has made since the days of the author. Among those who won fame or notoriety in an evening were Edward Wilson as Shylock supported by M rs Ina Rew as Portia; and Mr. John Meyer as Rom o supported by an excellent pair of Boston garters. Sevier cosmia disturbances were reported next d.y from Stratford on Avon. Incidentally refreshm )Uto were served and dancing was thought of (?) there was no dancing. Owing to the Influenza athletics were discontinued during the Junior year. In the Senior year our class furnished four players each to the two basket ball teams, and four men to the foot ball team. A certain amount of studying was done during our final year, the faculty seeming to expect it of us and our dispositions being amiable, earnest, and willing to please. As evidence of the sincerity and steadfastness of purpose that has ever characterized our class, the historians of the faithful twenty-seven who remain emphasized the fact that of all those who have been lost to us during the changes and vissitudes of four eventful years, not one has forsaken the hard struggles of school days for the lure of matrimony. This is absolutely unique in the annals of the Metropolis High School and we pride ourselves on the fact, only after our careers as educators in South America and Egypt are completed will we be able to find time for such distractions. Finis. —Hattie May Stalcup. Class of 1921 33 Lewis Miller Louise Kraper John Heideman Nell Fardell Jesse Cohen Mae Crawford Laverne Liggett Mary Long Mallard O'Brien Adeline Wittman Donald Ball Gertrude Barrett Chester Foreman Virginia Minor Lewis Miller, President. CLASS ROLL OF ’21 Wellman Kerr Geneva Arensman Paul Miller Ruth Montgomery Paul Williams Etta Krcuger William Shappard Catherine Wilson William Fulton Crystal Fowler Russell Baker Calvin Shelton Russell Spoor Richard Austin Class Officers John M. Heideman. Vice-President. Jesse Cohen, Scc’y and Treas. Class Colors Green and White 34 mm CLASS ROLL OF '22 Janies Steers Aaron McCrory Perry Arensman Scott Corlis John Green Roberta Kidd Hazel Neff i Alma Morris Otto Pergande Alma Fahrenkamp Ethel Fahrenkamp Helen Baynes Mabel Stewart Irene Wilson Thelma Walden Norman Bomar Mary Chick Francis Gregory Grace Anderson Lucille Pryor Lulu Miller Lois Hilgcman Aaron McCrory, President Thelbert Compton Allex Lassiter Katherine Duncan Esther Fisher Mary Metcalf Cecil Weseman Rura Ball John Edwards Liggett Hopkins Edward Whyers Harry Brown t Anna Willis Pauline Gregory Walter Buchanan Verna Weaver Hannah Schmidt Maude Dye Etta Rogers Alice Arensman William Dugger Marjorie Burton Orlando Garrett Helen Trovillion Class Officers Alma Fahrenkamp. Vice-President Helen Baynes. Sec’y and Treas. Class Colors Purple and Gold 37 j resHm n CLASS ROLL OF ’23 Frank Burtis Leslie Slater Agnes Borman Sarah Belle Williams Dora Finney Wilma Hotter Ula Ball Francis Trousdale Let ha Laird Dimple Oliver Cora Schaffer Orval Conley Cecil Crow Anita Brown • Lester Melton Robert Johnson Lillian Thompson Alice Willis 11a Mae Gregory Pearl Babb Lura Buchanan Edna Ellis Sarah Collet Mable Cox Beulah Blanchard Jesse Dunn Lavere Johnson Otto Wiedeman Ethel Elam Troas Modglin Gerald Roby Corda Cooper Gladys English Elmer Harmon Donald Lewis. President Estelle Crain, Secretary Carol Artman George Schneeman Ruby Reid Otis Williams Helen Bernice Causer Casper Kuhlman Mable Lippert Helen Pergande Hazel Willis Estelle Crain Chestine Garrett Verney Lippert Florence Shelton 11a James Edgar Taylor Lois Lemley Dean Rodgers Vernice Tune Jewel Biggs Lottie Cox Clarence Steele Thelma Heifer , William May Rue Vaugn Marcia Pierce Hazel Proffitt Jesse Duncan Reba Cagle Eulalia Flanagan Donald Lewis Gertrude Rewr Harry Conley Helen Bunchman Class Officers Gertrude Rew, Vice-President Harry Conley, Treasurer Class Colors Blue and Gold 40 FOOTBALL After an absence of three years front the gridiron. Metropolis was enabled to put up a hard fighting team in the field, only by the combined efforts of both the student body and the faculty. After suffering many “set backs” and disappointments the necessary equipment was secured and the squad began its daily training. There being only inexperienced men to pick from. Coach L. D. Wlant was put to a most stupendous task in securing players who were fitted for the different positions. But after much shifting of positions the most promising men were secured and by hard and severe practise which took place whether in sunshine or in rain and part each evening by the light of the moon and stars, the squad was developed into a hard fighting team, a team that never knew what it was to lose its courage even though there were no chance of victory. The team of T9 being composed, with two exceptions. of men who had never played football before. as well as being composed of medium weight players, was unable to present a winning schedule although it held its own with the fastest teams of Southern Illinois and Eastern Kentucky. Out of the sixs games played the M. H. S. won one, lost two and tied three games. M. H. S. Schedule Paducah 6 M. H. S. 26 Vienna 0 M. H. S. 0 Anna 15 M. H. S. 7 Paducah 12 M. H. S. 12 Anna 26 M. H. S. 0 Murray 0 M. H. S. 0 Paducah 6-M. H. S. 26 The M. H. S. met its old and ancient rival, Paducah in the first game of the season, easily defeating them for the first time in years. The game started with Paducah kicking off to Metropolis. Marn received the kick, carrying the ball to mid-field. Miller immediately plunging through the Paducah line running twenty-five yards before being tackled. Then by a series of end runs and line plunges the ball was carried within seven yards of the gcal line. Mann plunged the seven yards for the first touch down of the season. Steers kicked the go. 1. M. H. S. then kicked off to P:.ducah who carried the ball to their 25 yard line. The Paducah backs immediately began a terrific line attack. The M. H. S. line seemed as though dazed by the onslaught and Paducah was able to score. Rouse going across the line f r Paducah’s first and only touch down. Metropolis again received the kick off and began a march down the field but lost the ball on a fumbie. The Paducah men upon coming into possession of the ball attempted another onslaught upon the M. H. S. line, but they soon discovered that their attempt v:as fruitless for the M. H. S. line was holding like a stone wall. Neither could they make the necessary gains by end runs or forward passes, thus losing the ball on downs. Metropolis again found Paducah’s defense very weak. Steers scoring on a fifteen yard end run. At the end of the first half the score stood 13 to 6 in favor of Metropolis. The second half began with Paducah in possession of the ball. They succeeded in working their way to Metropolis’ twenty-five yard line where Capt. Weseman intercepted one of Paducah’s pass-ns aM ran eighty yards through a broken field for the third touch down for the M. H. S. Steers kicked goal. Paducah upon receiving the kick-off was unable to score and the ball went over to Metropolis alter Paducah had carried it to Metropolis’ twenty-yard line. After making their downs two (me; in succession Metropolis was forced to punt. Mar.n punting to Paducah’s five-yard line. Paducah failed to make their downs and punted to mid-field. Steers caught the punt and carried the ball to Paducah’s thirty-yard line. Paducah failed to stop the Metropolis attack and Steers scored, but failed to kick goal. The game ended with Metropolis in possession cf the ball on Paducah’s fifteen vard line, the score standing 26 to 6 in favor of M. H. S. Vienna 0—M. H. S. 0 After shattering Paducah’s pride. Metropolis met 42 the Vienna Township High School's eleven in what turned out to be the hardest fought game ever witnessed on the Metropolis gridiron. The game started with Metropolis kicking off. Vienna advancing the ball to their thirty-yard line. Vienna then gained a few yards on end runs around left and right ends respectively, tut Metropolis succeeded in stopping this form of attack. After attempting to plunge the M. H. S. line, but without success, they resorted to forward passes, which was easily handled by the Metropolis men, the ball going over to Metropolis on the Metropolis twenty-yard line. Metropolis was able to make first down on a fake end run after an aerial attack had failed. After Mann, Miller and Weseman had been successful in discovering weak points in the Vienna line, thru which they plunged time after time, until they had advanced the ball to within ten yards of the goal line they were unable to plunge the remaining ten yards. Vienna then punted to mid-field, but Metropolis was unable to penetrate the strong defence put up by Vienna. Vienna upon coming into possession of the ball worked their way by a series of end runs to the Metropolis five-yard line, when time was called for the end of the first quarter. Neither side having been able to score. With the beginning of the second quarter, when Vienna was “sure” of a touchdown, the M. H. S. defense strengthened and Vienna failed to make their fourth down after three attempts. Steers then punted to Metropolis’ thirty-five-yard line. Vienna failed to make “downs, Metropolis gaining possession of the ball. By a most determined attack Metropolis was able to reach Vienna’s fifteen-yard line but were again unable to score. Vienna punted and after the ball changed hands several times in mid-field the half ended with both teams scoreless. The second half was hotly contested from beginning to end. Metropolis was able several times to get in sight of their opponents’ goal, but each time the Vienna defense stiffened and Metropolis was unable to score. At no time during the period was Metropolis in any danger of being scored upon. The M. H. S. men proved themselves to be masters of their opponents’ attacks, never allowing them to forward the ball past mid-field though they were fighting against large odds, although Vienna was unsuccessful during the last period of the game to advance the ball, the game ended with Metropolis slowly, but surely advancing toward their opponents goal. Anna 15—M. H. S. 7 In the game with Anna. Metropolis met a strong opponent, the strongest that the local team met during the season. It was a team composed of veterans of the football world, who was not only heavy in weight, but who were fleet of foot as well. Although handicapped by playing against heavier rnd faster men. the M. H. S. should have easily won the game, had it not been an off day for the Metropolis players. Several times was Metropolis in a position to score but losing the ball each time in a fumble. Anna started the game by kicking to Metropolis, the ball going past the Metropolis goal line, Weseman advanced the ball to the twenty-yard line. Metropolis then succeeded in reaching Anna’s’ 25- aid line where they lost the ball. Anna then advanced a short distance, but were unable to make their downs. After the ball had changed hands several times Anna managed to reach the Metropolis 20-yard line by a series of forward passes. Baker then circled left end for a touch down. Wiley failed to kick goal. The quarter ended with the score standing 6 to 0 in Anna’s favor. The second quarter started with Metropolis in possession of the ball on their 30-yard line. Meyers, the giant right tackle, assisted by his line mate. Brown, began to open holes in the Anna line through which the Metropolis backs began to plunge. Weseman began the advance by a line plunge on which he gained nearly 20 yards. Then by a general attack upon their opponents’ line Mann, Miller and Weseman by a number of line plunges on which they never failed to gain less than five yards were able to carry the ball across Anna’s goal line. Mann going across for the touch down. Steers kicked goal. Metropolis then kicked to Anna. After advancing past mid-field Wiley circled Metropolis’ left end for Anna's second touch down, but failed to kick goal. The second quarter closed with the score being: Anna 12. Metropolis 43 7. During the second half neither Metropolis or Anna was able to cross their opponents goal line although each team was in a few yards of their opponents’ goal several times. Anna, after failing to make a touch down when they had but eight yards to go, resorted to drop kicking. Upon again coming in reach of their goal they succeeded in completing a drop kick which netted them three points. The game closed with Anna victorious. Anna 15, M. H. S. 7. Paducah 12—M. H. S. 12 The return game with Paducah was the first “Invasion” by Metropolis of foreign fields. The game proved to be a hard fought, but muddy afTair as the field, due to two weeks’ of incessant rain, was covered with mud and water. Although handicapped by the slippery condition of the field the game was featured by long end runs by Steers and Miller and the line plunges of Capt. Weseman who plunged the Paducah line at will. Mann’s educated toe was also used to good advantage. He outpunted Rouse, the Pride of Paducah.” at every point of the game. Metropolis kicked off to Paducah. Rouse received the kick and advanced to mid-field. Paducah was unable to make the necessary ten yards in four attempts, the ball going to Metropolis on their 40-yaid line. Metropolis, after making a gain of five yards around left end. was unable to make further gains. Mann then punted to Paducah’s 20-yard line. Paducah was again stopped after advancing 20 yards. During the remaining part of the first half neither team was able to get through the mud which seemed to be concentrated near the middle of the field. The half ended with the score standing 0 to 0. Metropolis upon coming into possession of the ball in the second half immediately began a terrific attack. Paducah was unable to penetrate the perfect interference which Metropolis possessed on their end runs and as a result Miller ran 25 yards around left end for a touch (town. Metropolis failed to kick goal. Metropolis then kicked off to Paducah. Rouse advancing to Metropolis’ 25-yard line before being tackled. Then oy a gain of five yards on a forward pass and five yards on two line plunges. Paducah was able to reach the Metropolis fifteen-yard line. Then by a trick play Rouse slipped around left end for a touch down, but failed to kick goal. Paducah kicked io Metropolis who advanced to their 35-yard line. By a forward pass, Weseman to Mann which netted 15 yards, and by a line attack Metropolis reached Paducah’s 30-yard line. Steers then gained 25 yards, around left end but Metropolis was penalized for not having seven men on the line of scrimmage. The third quarter ended with Metropolis in possesion of the ball on Paducah’s 25-yard line. The score stood 6 to 6. The fourth quarter started with Metropolis in possession of the ball. By a line attack Metropolis advanced to Paducah’s 10-yard line. Meyers was called back for a buck and after shattering the Paducah line he accidentally dropped the ball which rolled across the goal line where it was received by C. Weseman. Metropolis again failed to kick goal. Metropolis kicked to Paducah who lost the ball after failing to make their downs. Metropolis then advanced to Paducah’s 10-yard line where they were held for downs. Paducah punted to their 30-yard line. Steers received the punt but dropped the ball upon being severely injured when tackled. Dcnker of Paducah recovered the ball, and having a clear field before him scored Paducah’s second touch down. Rouse failed to kick goal. The score at the end of the game stood 12 to 12. Anna 26—M. H. S. 0 Metropolis started for an invasion of the “lunatic” city on what first appeared to be a pleasant trip, but what later turned out to be a very unpleasant one. Being unable to reach their destination by train Metropolis attempted to do so by automobiles. The journey progressed very nicely until the Anna bottoms weie reached and then many unpleasant things happened. After laboring for many hours trying to penetrate a field of mud which appealed in stretches of several hundred yards in length for a distance of about five miles the cars were finally pulled, pushed and lifted out of the mud. The team managed to reach Anna at 2:30 o’clock, a tired and worn out bunch of boys. Although in no condition to play football the boys went into the game, willing to do all tJ� ey could. The team was also weakened by the loss of Capt. Weseman who was unable, on account of injuries, to participate in the game. This necessitated the shifting of Meyers from his position at right tackle to that of full-back. Metropolis, due mostly to the worn out condition of its men. went down in defeat, the aerial attack being too much for them to resist. Murray 0—M. H. S. 0 The M. H. S. closed its football season with a game November 20. which occurred at Murray, Kentucky. .Journeying to Murray with high hopes for victory in the last game to be played. Metropolis was sadly disappointed in being unable to find victory although Murray was not abie to administer the sorrows of defeat to their visitors. The game was a hard fought contest from the first sound of the referee’s whistle to the last. Many cuts and bruises were received by the players of each team. Battle scarred indeed were the appearances of the participants as they came off of the gridiron after having fought desperately through the entire game, each team trying to cross their opponents’ goal line, but without success. Thus ended the football season with a 0 to 0 count. The Second Team The M H. S. second team did a great deal toward getting the first team in condition for the season of T9. 'i hey had a very fast light team and played several out of town games. They beat Paducch on her home grounds by the score of 12 to 9 although outweighted 15 pounds to the man. They have the heartfelt thanks of the student body for their timely assistance in rounding the first team into shape. 47 BASK1 Metropolis witnessed an unsuccessful season of Basket Ball this year, in respect to the number of games won. Due to playing football, the squad was late in starting practice. When practice was finally begun several of the most promising men were suffering from injuries received in football and as a result they were prevented from participating in any heavy practice. It was only after all the other teams in Southern Illinois had been playing for several weeks, that Metropolis was able to begin practice in earnest; as all the men who possessed basketball experience had passed into the ranks of the departed. Several weeks of practice was required before the team was developed enough to stand a chance of victory against its opponents. The Metropolis quintet played its first game December 27. when Heath. Kentucky, paid us a visit. In spite of the stone wall guarding effected by Meyers and the accuracy of Bomar s basket throwing the fast work of Swift, the Heath forward enabled his team to win over Metropolis. 45 to 16. On January the lOflh. Metropolis journeyed to Marion where they met the now champion of Southern Illinois. Marion proved themscives to be the master of the situation, defeating Metropolis by the small score of 54 to 4. The Friday following the game with Marion. Metropolis weakened by the loss of Meyer, who had unfortunately contracted blood poisoning, invaded the neighboring city of Paducah. Ky. They were again defeated. Score 44 to 10. Metropolis met Heath. Ky.. for the second time January 30th. Meyers’ position at guard was filled by Schneeman while Big Bill Weseman made his appearance at center for the first time during the season, although putting up a hard fought game Metropolis was defeated 31 to 21. February 13. Paducah played Metropolis in a return game which was the best game player by Metropolis. during the entire season. In the first half Paducah was held for three field goals while Metropolis scored four. The accuracy with which Rouse threw free goals enabled Paducah to lead at the end of the first half 9 to 8. In the second half the guarding of Mann and Schneeman prevented Paducah from scoring a field goal. The five man defense employed by Paducah also held Metropolis to a low score. Weseman and Neff caging the only field goals made in the last half as luck would have it. Metropolis lost on not being able to make their free throws. Score 15 to 13. The M. H. S. sent its basketball squad to Herrin, 111., to represent the High School in the Tournament held at Herrin, March 5th and 6th. although eliminated by Anna, and thus put out of the race for the championship of Southern Illinois, the boys all seemed to have had a good time and think that the time and money required was well spent. Line Up Miller—R. P. Mann—R. G. Neff—L. P. Schneeman—L. G. Weseman—C. Subs—Botnar and Kerr. With Neff and Miller. Metropolis possessed a pair of efficient forwards. Neff at left forward led his team mates in the total number of points scored during the season as well as ranking first in the number per game. He possessed a cool head and was accurate in shooting baskets. He was always in the right place at the right time.” Miller at right forward obtained the second highest number of points scored although he only ranked third in the number of points scored per game. His speed made him a dangerous man and it always paid his opponents to watch him closely. Although not at his best during part of the season he was the only member of the team who participated in every game played. Capt. Weseman at center was a tower of strength to his team. His height enabled him to get the ball many times when it was high above the heads of his opponents. He ranked second in the number of points scored per game and third in the total number scored during the season. Mann The Flighting Guard” was always in the game. He not only did his part in preventing his opponents from scoring, but he also usually slipped up the floor and scored a few points himself. Schneeman at guard also played a good game. As he is only a Freshman he should be of great value to next year’s team with the experience he has gained. Kerr and Bomar played a snappy brand of basket ball in the games in which they played and will be hard men to beat for a position on the team next year. Meyers, (he husky guard was injured early in the season and contracted blood poison, but starred in the games in which he participated. C. Weseman only got to play in one game this year but ought to make a first string man next year. CLASS TOURNAMENT A series of basketball games were played March 16th. between the teams of the different classes of the High School in order to determine which class team was the champion. The first place was taken by the Seniors. The Seniors and Freshman met in the opening game and although putting up a hard fought game it could easily be seen from the very start that the freshmen’s cause was hopeless. Schneeman of the Freshmen team, who was a regular on the first team, did all the scoring for his team most of which was done from near the middle of the floor. The score was 19 to 13 in favor of the Seniors. The second game was between the Juniors and Sophomores. The Sophomores were completely outclassed and went down in defeat to the tune of 19 to 9. The Freshmen and Sophomore teams being elimi- nated by the Seniors and Juniors respectively, left it up to the Seniors and Juniors to battle it out for first place. The Juniors were sure of victory over the Seniors but their hopes were soon shattered; although possessing two first string men the Juniors were unable to shake Kennedy and Meyers, the Seniors’ guards off long enough to get a shot at the basket. They were able to make but two baskets during the game wh lc the Seniors in turn kept the ball under their own goal during nearly the entire game. Miller and Kerr, the Junior guards did their best to keep Neff from scoring, but he succeeded in making more than his part of the points. Scoring fourteen of the sixteen points made by the Seniors. Big Bill Weseman scoring the other two points. Score 16 to 7. Line up of Teams Seniors Juniors Neff—L. F. L. Miller—R. G. Mann—R. F. and R. G W. Kerr—L. G. Williams—Center Paul Miller—R. F. Heideman—L. G. Cohen—R. F. Liggett—L. F. Freshmen H. Conley—Center L. Johnson—L. F. T. Modglln—R. F. O. Conley—L. G. R. Sehneeman—R. G. Weseman—Center Meyers—L. G. Kennedy—R. G. Tiner—R. F. Flliott—Forward Sophomores McCrory—R. F. Dugger—L. F. C. Weseman—Center Buchanan—L. G. Garrett—R. G. 1DEARERS OF THE M William Weseman Tames Steers Kills Mann j ewis Miller John Meyer Harry Crain Cecil Weseman Donald Baii Harry Brown Paul Williams Walter Buchanan Troas Modglin George Neff George Schneeman Norman Bomar Wellman Kerr 49 Qirls’ basket ball Team so Q1RLS' ATHLETICS Our Coach We owe to our coach. Miss Marguerite Stinson, untold appreciation and gratitude for her faithful and patient coaching of the girls in basket ball this year. Through her we have been able to work up a team that our school is proud of. The interest in basketball which was beginning to wane last year on account of irregular practice and lack of backing by the school body and townspeople. was revived at the beginning of this year by both the backing of the school and town and the prospects of having outside games. The girls in every sless seemed to take renewed interest in athletics and each class organized its team. Even the Juniors who during their Freshman and Sophomore years deemed basketball unladylike or were else too lazy to play, entered into the game with much zeal and enthusiasm. The girls uncomplainingly endured hard persistant practice continued throughout the season. The first game was played Dec. 27, between the Seniors and Sophomores, the Sophomores were highly elated, the score being 9 to 7 in their favor. The greatest event of the season was our first outside game, played at Paducah Jan. 16. Some people seem to think that girls’ games are timid and tame. But any witness of the Paducah game could instantly dispel the thought. The game was full of pep and enterprise; the first half we held them 5 to 4. but at the end of the last half they carried the victory 19 to 5. although we lost the game we gained BASKET BALL from them an apprehension of better team work. On returning home we put this knowledge into immediate use with the help of Mr. Rogers and Mr. Wiant, who gave us signals and instruction during many repeatedly hard practices preparing us to meet successfully Paducah’s return game Feb. 13, the score being 10 to 6 in our favor. We played several inter-class games and on Jan. ----- the Sophomores’ vanity received a jar when the Seniors defeated them, 7 to 3. but their greatest shock was received from the Freshmen when the Freshmen beat them. We played two games with the town girls, the first game a tie, but the second 18 to 3 in our favor. The second great event of the season was the girls’ inter-class tournament Mar. 12. to determine the championship of the school. Great excitement was caused by the Senior color rush, the gym. was beautifully decorated in the Senior colors, pea green and pink; the lights, posts and baskets were wrapped and the colors even hung from the center of the ceiling. The Seniors’ warmest rivals, the Sophomores. carried off the championship. Line Up. Pauline L. Tucker, Left Forward Ruth E. Foote. Right Forward Lucille Pryor, Center Ruby B. Miller, Left Guard Ina Rew, Right Guard Subs—Hannah Schmidt. Pauline Gregory and Nina Slimpert. SENIOR CLASS PLA1J Miss Chizzle—one of the North Georgia Chizzles .......................... Alma Miller Much Ado About Betty” May 4. 1920 Synopsis Betty Campbell, a moving picture star starts to Florida on her honeymoon. On the trip she loses her memory from the shock of a railway accident and is identified as a rival actress Violet Ostrich, from a hand bag that she carries. In this character she encounters the real Violet, who has just eloped with Ned O’Hare and mixes thinks up. sadly, both for herself and the young couple. Lin. the real husband of Betty, appears upon the scene and relieves the situation by reclaiming his bride. Characters Lin Leonard—Betty’s one best bet......Ellis Mann Major Jartree of Wichita, not only bent, but crooked ....................... Edward Wilson Ned O’Hare—a jolly young honey mooner........ ............................... Harry Crain E. Z. Ostrich, who has written a wonderful picture play .....................George Neff Dr. McNutt, solid ivory from the neck up John Meyer Jim Wiles, a high school Senior.......Leslie Elliott Archie—a black bellboy at the Hotel Poinsettia ................................... Wm. Tiner Officer Riley—Who always does his duty....... ............................... Wm. Weseman Officer Dugan, from the Emerald Isle......... ............................ Howard Shappard Mr. Ebenezer O’Hare—a sick man and a submerged tenth ......................... Geo. Teuton Mrs. Ebenezer O’Hare—the other nine tenths ............................... Harriett Kerr Aunt Winnie—Betty’s chaperone......... Ruby Miller Lizzie Monahan—Betty’s maid, with a vivid imagination .................. Pauline Tucker Ethel Kohler—a high school admirer of Betty’s ................................... Ruth Foote Violet Ostrich—a film favorite. Ned’s bride Ina Rew Mrs. K. M. Diggins—a guest at the Hotel Poinsettia .......................... Freda Ray Krieger Daffodil Diggins— Her daughter. Yes Mamma ........................ Hattie May Stalcup Pearlie Brown—Violet’s maid, a widow of ebony hue ......................... Mina Slimpert Violet—Violet Ostrich’s little girl aged seven .................... Jessie Marie Arensman Diamond—Pearlie’s little girl aged six ............................. Alice Roberts Betty—the star of the Movagraph Company ............................. Bess Crawford Ethel Heddin. Helen Compton. Nina Slimpert, Dave Kennedy and Golda Noble—High school admirers of Betty’s. THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The High School Orchestra was organized in September. 1918. Only a few members came at the first call, but as t me has gone on our membership has increased until at the present time we have nine (9) members. The members being as follows: First Violins: Ina Rew. Gertrude Rew, Walter Buchanan, and Verna Weaver. Cornets; Jesse Cohen and Perry Arensman. Clarinets; John Heideman. Tenor Saxa-phone; Donald Ball. Pianist; Hannah Schmidt and director Miss Geneva Karr. The motto of the High School Orchestra is “Service.” At all the programs given at the High School the Orchestra has played and although, there were times when all of the members were not present. we have tried to do our bit toward making the programs a success. This year there have been more demands for the orchestra and besides our appearances at the monthly programs given at the High School. We have also played at the Athletic Banquet and for the Senior and Junior Class plays. We earnestly hope that in the next few years the High Scliocl Orchestra will nat be a special feature, but will be an ever increasing factor in the daily High School life. 52 ]]E ANCIENT MUSES “Ye Ancient Muses” scornfully exclaimed the members of the Vespasian upon hearing the dignified appellation of its newly organized sister literary society. The members of “Ye Ancient Muses” did not condescend to answer but smiled, self satisfied and proud of the fact that they possessed enough originality to select a name never before held by any literary organization and one which is an inspiration in it-elf Having passed through the usual trials of organization. Ye Ancient Muses has become a live society and although somewhat handicapped by the late beginning of its activities, has tried to carry out its a'm of giving a series of programs which were both entertaining and instructive. The society is confident that Ye Ancient Muses of poetry, music, etc., flattered by the selection of a name, will spare no efforts in inspiring the following officers and members to the highest degree of success in all literary attempts: Officers -President. Perry Arens- nian; Vice-President. Lois Hilgeman; Secretary. Harriett Kerr. Ye Ancient Muses closes its work of the term with the hope that next year its members will profit by the present successes as well as short comings and failures and strive to make it a worth while institution of the High School. The members of Ye Ancient Muses are: Harriett Kerr. Bessie Crawford. Jessie Arensman. Freda Ray Krieger. Harry Crain. Ina Rew. Pauline Tucker. George Neff, .Mina Slimpert. Ethel Heddin, Alice Erma Roberts. Helen Compton. Leslie Elliott. Geneva Arensman. Gertrude Barrett. Jesse Cohen. Russell Baker. Mary Long. May Crawford. Ruth Montgomery. Wf liman Kerr, La Verne Liggett. Etta Kreuger. Lewis Miller, Paul Miller. Pauline Gregory. Aaron McCrory, Hannah Schmidt, Etta Rogers. Chester Foreman. William Shappard. Francis Gregory, Norman Bomar. Ethel Fahrenkamp, Mabel Stewart. Alma Fahrenkamp. Scott Corlis, Hazel Neff. Thelbert Compton. Perry Arensman. Lois Hilgeman. Esther Fisher, Orlando Garrett. Rura Ball. William Dugger. Harry Brown. Marcia Pierce. Frank Burtis. Allex Lassiter. Rue Faughn. Pearl Babb. Lydia Tecken- brock. Sarah Collett, Mable Cox. Ethel Elam. Leatlia Laird. Lura Buchanan, John Edwards, Ruby Reed. Mabel Lippcrt, Sarah Williams, Ella Mae Gregory, Dimple Oliver, Gerald Roby, Hazel Willis, Cora Schaffer. Gladys English, Donald Lewis. Lillian Thompson. Lester Melton. Harry Conley. Eula Ball. Lois Lemley, Florence Shelton, Agnes Borman, Dean Rogers. Elmer Horman, and Otto Weideman. Program 1. Violin or Ukelele—Ina Rew. 2. Piano Solo—Freda Ray Krieger. 3. Duet—Esther Fisher and Lois Hilgeman. 4. Reading—Agnes Borman. 5. Demonstration—Domestic Science Class. G. Reading Nina Slimpert. B. M. H. S. was oiganized at Wiant’s Confectionery Jan. 13th. The idea of organization had long been in the minds of the members, but was not put into action until the said day. The members are: Pauline L. Tucker. Ruby B. Miller, Hattie May Stalcup, Ina Rew. Alma S. Miller. Bess L. Crawford and Freda Ray Krieger. Officers President—Monday, Pauline L. Tucker. Tuesday, Hattie Mae Stalcup. Wednesday. Ruby B. Miller. Thursday. Alma S. Miller. Friday, Freda Ray Krieger. Saturday, Bessie L. Crawford. Sunday. Ina M. Rew. Other Officers Supreme Judge—R. B. Miller. Flag Bearer and Secretary of War—P. L. Tucker. Seo’y of Interior—H. M. Stalcup. Attorney General—A. S. Miller. Sec’y and Treas. (no money)—I. M. Rew. Sec’y of Commerce—B. L. Crawford. Sec’y of Labor—F. R. Krieger. Favorite Color—Red. Club Flower- Red Peony. Favorite Tree—Sumac Tree. Favorite Meeting Place—Anywhere. Favorite Song—There’ll Be a Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight. 53 Nicknames Pauline Tucker—Peanuts and Tuck. Hattie May Stalcup—Babe and Skinney. Ruby Miller—Brick and Red. THE EXPULSION It was a hot sultry day in the middle of the month of September. It was one of those days that we all have experienced sitting in a school room under the watchful eyes of the teacher when the outdoors is calling. Or in this particular case we could say Master Thomas Hamilton Douglas under the watchful spectacles of Miss Sarah Jane Jordan, for it really seemed as if it were the spectacles and not the eyes of Miss Sarah Jane watching him. A slight breath of wind passed through the room and seemed to whisper to Thomas. “The water is fine at the old swimming hole and fish galore at the creek.” Thomas unwillingly took his geography book from his desk and tried to study, but to no avail, for fishing rods were swimming constantly before his eyes. So he closed his book with a loud bang, which caused the spectacles of Miss Sarah Jane to raise. “Thomas Hamilton, was it you that made that noise? Yes'm he responded gloomily. “Well, see that it doesn't happen again. In the seat in front of Thomas sat Reginald Palmer. Jr. Reginald’s father was a banker and his mother a society woman of the village of Greenville. Reginald. Jr. wore patent leather shoes and stifT collars at all times; he also possessed a pair of spectacles similar to those of Miss Sarah Jane. And for these few reasons with quite a few more added to them Reginald Palmer, Jr. was condemned by Thomas and his friends. This particular day Reginald wore an immaculately white waist. Thomas looked at the waist, then at the bottle of blue ink on his own desk. The temptation was too great. He picked up his pen. dropped it into the ink. and began to show his talent for drawing on the back of Reginald Jr.’s waist. He made 54 Alma Miller—Cotton and Slats. Bessie Crawford—Belknap Kid and Vamp. Ina Rew—Big Ben and Nuts. Freda Ray Krieger—Pocohontas and Senorita. OF THOMAS a picture, the kind only school boys know how to make and labeled it. “Old Maid,” a few inches farther down. “Mis jorden. He surveyed his work and for a finishing touch gave the nose of Miss Jordan’s picture a punch with the end of his pen. Ow! howled Reginald, dancing up and down in pain, for he was now out of his seat prancing up and down the aisle. Miss Sarah Jane was by his side in a moment and with some difficulty found what the matter was. When she saw the picture and label, her face turned rod in anger and her eyes blazed. She almost roared. Thomas Hamilton Douglas, you may pack up your books and go home until I send for you to return. Thomas lowered the flaxen color eye lashes over the blue eyes and began slowly one by one to take his belongings from his desk. There were strings, books, paper, tin-foil, a half eaten apple and countless wads of chewing gum that had spent many happy moments in the mouth of Thomas Hamilton Douglas. This was about all that was in his desk with the exception of a few pencil stubs. With his pockets and arms full. Thomas stalked to the hall and put his cap on his stubby red hair. He turned to glance once more at the room and saw the spectacles of Mies Sarah Jane looking at him. He thrust his tongue out at her and like a flash he was gone. Thomas went home, but instead of going directly into the house he went to an old barn where the boys and he had their workshop and playshop in the summer. The room contained two chairs, which had seen better days, three broken boxes and a table minus a leg. which had been substituted by a broom handle. On the table were four of Horatio Alger’s books. half worn out ad in the corner was a pile of newspapers. almost as tall as Thomas himself. And to this pile of papers, Thomas went, he raised about half of the papers and placed the school books on them and the other pile of papers on the books, so anyone without examining the papers could not see the books. He looked out the barn window and saw some of his class mates coming up the street and knew school was out for noon hour. So he went into the house. Thomas had decided the best thing for him “physically” was to keep quiet to his parents about the happening of the morning. He scarcely ate any dinner his mother noting this, ventured, Thomas, don’t you feel well?” His father understanding boys better asked. “Been in a fight Tommy or didn’t know your lesson this morn.'ng?” “Neither.” announced Thomas, miserably, “don’t suppose a feller’s hungry all the time, you yuh?” “No, but it wouldn’t be Tommy Douglas if he wasn’t hungry all the time,” responded Mr. Douglas. Thomas gave a low grunt and was silent the remainder of the meal. After Mr. Douglas had gone to his office, Thomas went to the old barn and began gathering fishing rods, after which he went behind the barn and dug worms for bait, for he intended to go fishing. He went into the house for his cap. “Aren’t you going to be tardy for school. Thomas?” inquired his mother. “Yes’m. I’m a goin’ now,” was the reply. Thomas ran to the barn and got the rods and bait end started off in the direction of the creek. Fishing was not good this afternoon, but why did that matter for the water was fine. This being the case. Thomas Hamilton Douglas amused himself by diving from the branch of a tree spreading over the creek at this particular spot. After a while tired of swimming, he dressed and stretched himself out under the shade of a tree and went to sleep dreaming of spectacles, bottles of ink and hickory switches. It was late in the afternoon when he awoke, the shadows of night were beginning to fall. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, looked about and started off in a run wh'th he never stopped until he reached his own gate. When he went into the house his mother said, Thomas, go to your room at once.” Thomas obeyed without saying a word. When he opened the door of his room, there stood his father with a hickory switch in his hand. Nevertheless, it looked as if it were a whole branch of a tree to Thomas. And 1 not wishing to hurt the feelings of Thomas nor have his father hurt his feelings or otherwise, w 11 leave him in the room with his father and the hickory switch. But before leaving him. I will tell you that Miss Sarah Jane Jordan accompanied by her spectacles and the white waist of Reginald Palmer, Jr., had visited Mr. Douglas that afternoon. —Hazel Neff. The Athletic teams of the Metropolis High School were entertained at a banquet given in their honor in the gymnasium at the High School. Friday night, April 16, 1920, by the faculty of the High School. The gym. was beautifully decorated in the school colors. Red and White. The color scheme was further earned out by giving every one a red and white carnation. Mr. McGinnis acted as toast master and responses were made by the captains and coaches of the various teams and also by the President of the Board of Education. The entertainment was furnished by the High School Quartet and Orchestra. ALUMNI OF '16-17 Miss Thelma Rew is living at home. Metropolis. Illinois. Talcot Elliott has a position in Elliott’s Furniture Store. Mrs. Virgil Smith (Miss Mable Small) is living in Mermet, Illinois. Mrs. George Triplet (Miss Opal Woodard) is living in Akron. Ohio. Mrs. E. R. Voll (Miss Alma Evans) is living in Mt. Carmel. 111. Howard Trovillion is attending the University of Chicago. Chicago. Illinois. Miss Mamie Teuton has a position as bookkeeper in the National State Rank, in Metropolis. Illinois. Miss Lydia Barrett has a position as governess at Aberdeen. Miss. Miss Ethel Conley is employed as packer at the Bar-bero-Toler Cigar Factory. Metropolis, Illinois. Miss Alvina O'Brien has a position as stenographer in the real estate office of Stoler.ian. St. Louis. Mo. Miss Velma Schneeman has a position in the office of I)r. A. E. Miller. Metropolis. Illlinois. Lindell Sturgis is assistant cashier at the City National Bank of Metropolis. Miss Laura Young has a position as teacher of Latin and Spanish in the Vienna Township High School. Vienna. Illinois. Miss Bessie Fullmer is teaching a rural school in Massac County, Illinois. Lester Davis has a position in Detroit. Kenneth Compton has a position in the post office at Metropolis. Illinois. ALUMNI OF ’17-18 Henry Austin is at Washington University. St. Louis. Mo. Juel Jackson is married and is living in Carbondale. Illinois. George K. Yetter has a position with the Burlington Railroad in Centralia. Illinois. Miss Verna Helm is at U. of I. at Urbana. Illinois. Miss Alice Miller is studying Domestic Science at McKendree College. Mrs. Jim Sheppard (Miss Theresa Williams) is living in Metropolis. Miss Laura Leukering is teaching a rural school in Massac County. Miss Minnie Weaver is attending Eureka College. Arthur Weaver is on the farm vamping the country lasses. George Slimpert is at Eureka College. Mrs. P. S. Constant (Luella Cox) is living at Akron, Ohio. Sam Willis is studying dentistry at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Lloyd Karr (Miss Madge Morgan) is living in Carbondale, Illinois. Miss Lera Amlingmeyer is studying nursing in the Cook County Hospital. Chicago. Illinois. Mrs. Arthur Van Hoosier (Miss Alice Dugger) is living in Metropolis. Illinois. ALUMNI OF ’18-19 Mileage Dixon is at St. Louis University. St. Louis. Mo. Leonaid Metcalf has a position with the Wilson Stove factory. Metropolis. Illinois. Miss Erma Howell is teaching a rural school in Johnson County, Illinois. Miss Lydia Sturgis has a position in the office of the Circuit Clerk. Lewis Bormann has a position at the Wilson Stove factory. Metropolis, Illinois. Miss Helen Buddenbaum has a position in Granite City. Illinois, as stenographer. Miss Clara Barton is living at home. Miss Helen Young is attending Western Illinois Normal. Charleston, Illinois. Miss Vallee McGlasson has a position at Wilson-Butts as bookkeeper. Miss Marie Morris has a position in the Insurance office of Mr. L. C. Miller. Miss Katherine Golightly is living at home in Brook-port. Illinois. Mrs. Wm. Wetherington (Miss Marcia McFadden) Is living in Metropolis, Illinois. FACULT1] IN SPARE TIME 5 Howard—“Will you marry me? Bess— No.” And they lived happily ever after. In Physics Class Mr. Rogers—“Pat. What is ‘space’ ? Pat— I, I-r can’t think of it now, but I have it in my head. Mr. Rogers—“Correct, without a doubt. Miss Stinson—“One of the first rules in English is to remember to cross your i’s and dot your t’s. Mr. Rogers—“John, what is gravity? John—(Asleep as usual) “Why, way, erra; anybody attracts anybody in this universe or in any other universe with a force which varies universely. as the square of the distance between the two bodies and pioportional to the products of the masses of the bodies.” In Bookkeeping Class David—“Rate divided by the base always gives the percentage. A poem dedicated to the Basket Bali team: A rose is red. But Violet is blue. Cause John's gone home, Ai d Norman too. Wanted—To exchange our Classical records for Jazzical records. Address, B. T. care of M. H. S. Bill Weseman has been elected leader of the lower park gang. George—“Why is a Ford Automobile like an Ing ersol watch? Bunny—“Because you don’t have to look for the name to tell what they are. Mike—“I woke up this morning in my coffin.” Jim—“What fool helped you out?” Mr. Rogers— Adeline, leave this room immediately.” Adeline— I promise not to say another word this period if you will let me stay in class. Mr. Rogers—“Well. I should think not shouting across the room. Adeline— Well, Mr. Rogers, she couldn’t hear me. Mr. Rogers—“Oh boy, I give it up! John Meyer—“Mr. Rogers, what would you recommend for cleaning ivory? Mr. Rogers—“Did you ever try a shampoo?” Inmate of the penetentiary writing a letter: “Dear Mother:—I am spending the next three months at Bar Harbor.” Wm. Tiner—“I came from an immoral High School.” Mr. McGinnis— What? Tiner—“Yes sir. one without a principal-Pelican.” Ina—“That shiminey artist had seven husbands.” Bess—“What did she do with them?” Ina—“She shook them.” A tenant whose name was Kerenski, Refusing to pay for the renski; Some Bolshevik bomb. Of a cold winter night sent him henski. What is it that is of no use to one. yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing, and the young man has to steal it; and the old man has to buy it. The baby’s right, the lover’s privilege, the hypocrite’s mask. For a young girl, faith; to a married woman, hope; and to an old maid, charity? Ans.—A Kiss. I love to cut my classes, and Go swimming in the creek; I hate to quit my baseball. And sit studying until I’m weak; Most all the time the whole year ’round. You don’t see much of me. ’Cept just ’fore graduation. I'm as good as I can be. I study nobly every night, And never try to bluff; Learn Physics. American History dates. And all that sort of stuff. The teachers smile so kindly. I guess they cannot see; That just ’fore graduation. I’m as good as I can be. Don’t think they cannot sec, So keep away from the no ies; Don’t loiter in the hall; Don’t let the teacher catch you. In the basement playing ball; For if you want graduate. Just take a tip from me; And just ’fore graduation, Be as good as you can be. Mr. Rogers—“Have you anything to ask about today’s lesson?” Allex—“Yes. Where is it?” Geo., Sr.—“Son. I hearn tell as you was married, is you?” Geo.. Jr.—“I aint saying I aint.” Geo.. Sr.—“I ain’t asking you ia you ain’t, I asked you ain’t you is.” Ed.— Well, what did you say to that new girl you met last night?” John—“Er-I asked if I could see her home and said she would send me a picture of it.” Harriett—“Why didn’t you call for help when he kissed you?” Bess—“He didn’t need any.” Can You Imagine? Hattie Mae Stalcup ......................... Curl-less Bess Crawford ............................... Beau-less Harriet Kerr .............................. Noiseless Ina Rew .................................... Dance-less Ethel Hedden ............................... Blush-less Pauline Tucker .............................. Joke-less Runt Baker—“If the Sahara was as dry as the class in agriculture, a camel couldn’t live on it eighty minutes.” Pat Williams—“Boy, the first time Ruth looked at me she smiled.” Bill Tiner—“That’s nothing, the first time I looked at you I laughed out loud.” Mrs. Tiner—“William, why are you home so early?” Bill—“The teacher said I made her sick, so she sent me home.” Mrs. Ti::er—“Oh, I see!” Hattie Mae—‘‘Women excel in anything they attempt to do, they are even the greatest prize fighters.” Geo. Neff—“Aw, where do you get that stuff, women can’t do nothing but chew gum and look pretty.” Hattie Mae—“Well, aren’t women always open to enter the ring and make a match with any man twice their size?” Fashion Note Reds are going out. I. W. W.—Ignorance within and without. Mr. Rogers Suppose a ho se froths at the mouth what would you do?” Russel Baker—“Teach him to spit.” Mr. Wiant— What are some of the staple products of America? Calvin Shelton—“Hay.” Mr. Wiant—“I said staple, not stable.” William Tincr journeyed to the great basket ball tournament at Herrin, while there, he sent a telegram to his father as follows: Am awful sick. Have no coin.” Father in return: “Am well. Have plenty of money.” Miss Allen—“What kind of plants grow in the ocean bed?” Rue Mitchell—“I don’t know, I ain’t never been there.” Mr. Wiant—“William, how are nutmegs grown? William Shappard—“Nutmeg is a ground fruit; it grows in the soil.” Parks says he was first attracted by his wife's voice. And now he is distracted by it.—Boston Transcript. Golf Enthusiast—“What is your handicap. Mr. Meek?” Mr. Meek—(Sotto voice) “S-sh she’s coming.”— Boston Transcript. A man who drinks Bevo has no kick coming. I sat beside a pretty girl. I tried to make a date; She said. I fear my children Will go hungry if I’m late.” —Punch Bowl. John Meyer—The er-er-er- Mr. McGinnis— Don’t laugh people, to err is human.” Fred Cagle—“May I kiss your rosy red lips?” Hattie May—“I think you had better ask the doctor if it is healthy first.” Miss Stinson- “William, tell the class all you know about Milton’s life.” Bill—“Was he the guy that lost a pair of dice?” Lost A front tooth between the goal posts on Neville field. Finder please return to Fuzzy and receive reward. At Murray Mr. Wiant—“Do you boys think 1 brought you way over here to Sunday School, brace up and play foot ball.” Farmer Hopkins—“I wish I was in Sunday School. They say Bunny likes Anna. I wonder why? Miss Stinson—“In Shakespeare’s time the men took the women’s part.” George Neff—“They do yet.” Mr. Rogers was in the midst of an explanation on electricity. Pat raised his hand snapping his fingers loudly. 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Opposite Postoffice WHEN YOU CHOOSE YOUR BANK Don’t Forget This No Account Too Large To Handle None Too Small To Welcome Either Checking Accounts Savings Accounts with 4 per cent interest Certificates of Deposit’s with 4 per cent interest AT THE NATIONAL STATE BANK Metropolis The Bank of The People E. E. STEPHENS Hardware and Plumbing The Winchester Store Upper Market Street FANNIE R. SMITH INSURANCE Armstrong Bldg. Metropolis Buy your soda waters of THE METROPOLIS BOTTLING WORKS Manufacturers of High Grade Carbonated Beverages Quality First Phone 346 COHEN’S The Store With The Goods Dry Goods, Shoes and Millinery Upper Market St. Metropolis We buy with foresight and sell with a conscience McCall VanHooser Nyal Quality Druggists THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford Coupe, with electric self starting and lighting system, has a big, broad seat deeply upholstered. Sliding plate glass windows so that the breeze can sweep right through the open car. Or in case of a storm, the Coupe becomes a closed car, snug, rain-proof and dust-proof. Has all the Ford economics in operation and maintenance. A car that lasts and serves satisfactorily as long as it lasts. Demountable rims with 3 -inch tires all around. For the doctor and travelling salesman it is the ideal car. DIXON MOTOR CO. Metropolis, Illinois Walter Roberts Lawyer D. T. Slimpert Bottled Milk Butter Ice Cream Phone 368 Fred R. Young Attorney-At-Law Armstrong Bldg. Metropolis H. B. COSBY The Best To Eat in Groceries Fruit and Vegetables 5th and Girard Sts. Phone 41 WIANT’S Morse Chocolates Fancy Packages All Kinds of Fountain Drinks Vanilla Chocolate Pineapple Orange Oysters in Season Light Lunches Hurry Back Call 236 We Deliver Only the Best Goes S. Bartlett Kerr ....at.... Attorney-at-Law HUMMA’S 109 Market St. Metropolis, 111. THE CITY NATIONAL BANK of Metropolis, solicits your Banking Business Its board of directors is composed of men of high standing in their respective line of business and are: L. G. Simmons. Pres., Merchant. Frank C. Johns, Grocer. Eugene Lafont, Vice-Pres., Miller. Edward A. Wilson, Mgr. Metropolis Ice Mfg. Co. S. M. Stewart. Postmaster. William Quante. Hardware Dealer. S. B. Kerr, Attorney-at-Law. Frank B. Liggett. Mgr. Roberts Liggett Co. J. H. Park, Pres, and Mgr. Metropolis Bending Co. with whom you can entrust your financial interests. We suggest a good banking rule—never be without a deposit in the City National Bank. GEO. C. SCHNEEMAN, Cashier LINDELL STURGIS, Ass’t Cashier W. F. CUMMINS, Ass’t Cashier WOODARD’S CONFECTIONERY A. J. GIBBONS “Only The Best Served FURNITURE ....in.... Wall Paper, Rugs and Creams, Drinks and Floor Coverings Sandwiches 1 Krebs Clothing and Dry Goods Company New Spring and Summer Suits for the man and woman who wants to be well dressed, without placing too great a tax on his or her pocket book. Every suit is up-to-the-minute spring and summer styles that bespeak quality and value in every sense of the word Whether you are from Missouri or not come in and let us show you. Suits for $20.00, $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00 Really worth $25.00, $35.00, $45.00 and $55.00 Krebs Clothing and Dry Goods Company