Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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I—I . Freshman Class Prophecy. By RICHARD SMITH. N 192-, there was perfected a wonderful invention called the mental-telegraphone. By means of this ingenious device, the thoughts of one person cjuld be directly centered on another, and the latter’s actions would be brought before the eye upon a powerful screen. It may be mentioned that the inventor was none other than Verne Cantway, whom you will remember spent his time reading “Popular Mechanics.” Of course, at first the machine was very expensive, but having succeeded Com- iskey as owner of the “White Sox,” I could easily afford one. As soon as the mechanism was installed, I decided to test it. My first thoughts were naturally of my old class. The iirst one to appear on the screen was Ralph Beaver, who is now a noted comedian. I wondered where Elmer Bielfeldt was, but later learned that he laughed to death at one of Ralph’s jokes, and is now playing his harp with the angels, My next thoughts were of Momence, where I found a fine new Township High school (just erected). Victor Taylor is the superintendent; John Ward sprinting in¬ structor; Martina Condon physical directress, and peeping into the cellar I found Alice Stone in the capacity of lady janitor. Helen Sharkey and Lura Nelson were also teach¬ ers. “Rats” Bukowski is still in the High school, and last year won the pole vault. Ellen and Anna Johnson now run the C. I. S. railroad, which they formerly “ran for.” Ollie Slagle is married, but Amy Mattocks is still a spinster. Florence Pittman is a great politician, and Lucy Hupp an artist’s model In a little western town I saw a great circus, owned by Rose Hyrup. In the side show I found Dorothy Durham and Lulu Knaur as the fat lady and the midget. Next my vision jumped to New York where I found Harold Cromwell and Dorothy (nee Newsam), teaching the latest steps. Dorothy also does a “quick change” act. Vivian Edwards decided there was only one way to give the women of the nation a chance to admire him, so he is now a “movie” star. John Gelino has replaced Jim Thorpe as the world’s greatest all-around athlete. Jack Clegg is a famous ball player, and Alice Hardy a noted writer. Dorothy Smith is billed as the “world’s greatest vocalist.” Ruth Jonnson is on the stage. Si Storrs and Wilabele Wiltse were do¬ ing a “turn” in vaudeville, and moved so fast that the screen broke and my vision ended. Harold McKee is still a confirmed bachelor, and I employ him to dust the bats for me. The machine was beyond repair, but I felt am¬ ply repaid for installing it. if ic Soph—“I’ll bet I can tell what you ate for dinner.” Freshie—“What?” Soph—“Onions.”

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FRESHMAN GLASS FIRST ROW—Henry VanKirk, Leo Bukowski, Ruth Johnson, Dorothy Durham, Edith Ward, Willabele Wiltse, Vivien Edwards, Aimee Mattocks, Elmer Bielf eldt, Rosa Ashbaugh, Silas Storrs, Ellen Johnson, Lura Nel¬ son, Anna Johnson, Harold Cromwell, Ralph Beaver® SECOND ROW—Ollie Slagle, Florence Pittman, Dorothy Newsam, Lucy Huppe, Dorothy Smith, Alice Storrs, Martina Condon, Virgie Peterson, Rose Hyrup, Helen Sharkey, Alice Hardy, Lulu Knawe. THIRD ROW—Harold Young, Harold McKee, Richard Smith, Victor Taylor, Jack Clegg, Vern Cantaway, John Celino, John Ward.

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