Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1927 volume:

Published by THE JUNIOR CLASS Momence Community High School Momence, Illinois x Page 2 The Monesse DEDICATION To Eva (Jewett) Beers, Mary (Haslett) Brady, L. Emma Griffin, Eaton L. Haslett, Sarah (McKinstry) Kelly, Ida (Smithyman) Little and Clara Thompson; the living’ mem¬ bers of the Class of 1877, the Monesse is re¬ spectfully dedicated. The Classi of ’77 is certainly a worthy model. The Monesse Page 3 THE FOREWORD Fifty years have passed since the first high school class was graduated in this community. The Class of 1877 has the distinc¬ tion this year of celebrating their fiftieth anniversary. Conse¬ quently the Editorial Staff of the Monesse 1927 is anxious to honor the Class of 1877 in an appropriate manner. We have therefore, given special recognition to the Class of 1877 in this volume. The Monesse 1927, is the twenty-sixth year book that has been published by the high school students from Momence and the surrounding community. During the first nineteen years a new name was selected every year for the book. However, during the 1920-21 school year, the name “Monesse” was selected and this name has been used during the past seven years. The name is of Indian origin. According to both history and legend, Moness or Monesse,! was the name of the old Indian chief from which the name Momence was derived. In other words the name Momence is only a modification of the name Monesse. We hope that this Year Book will serve as a partial record of the 1926-27 school year. Every section of this book has been prepared in a spirit of loyalty and good will and insinuations of a malicious or personal nature have been avoided. We hope that you will enjoy the volume as a whole, both pictures and reading material. The Monesse 1927 Staff. “I wrote the FOREWORD.”-—Raymond Mullady. Page 4 The MousMi MARY (HASLET!) BRADY EVA (JEWETT) BEERS LEMMA GRIFFIN EATON HASLETT SARAH (MS KINSraY)KEilY CLARA THOMPSON IDA ( SMITHYMAN) LITTLE Fifty yean of service to the homej the school and the staff The Monesse Page 5 In Memoriam Patrick J. Cleary 1851 1927 Patrick J. Cleary was a true friend of the Momenee Com¬ munity High School- He was a member of the Board of Educa¬ tion from the time the district was organized in 1919 until the time of his death. He was honored by his colleagues every yea by being elected President of the Board. He also seived as a mem¬ ber of the Board of Education of School District No. 42 dm ing a period of thirty years. Mr. Cleary was one of th e exceptic na men of the community. He was fair in his decisions, faithful and conscientious in the performance of lis dr ties and hcnest in ah his dealings and transactions with 1 is fcllcwmen. “He has finished his work.” Page 6 The Monesse BOARD OF EDUCATION. Mr. I. F. Hertz, President Mr. N. P. Jensen, Secretary Mr. W. W. Chipman Dr. E. G. Gibson Mr. E. P. Cleary “Do they educate with a board?”—Ralph Hertz. The Monesse Page 1 “Do we graduate from the building - or the school?’’—Lester Lilly. Page 8 The Mom HELEN SHR0NT5 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF REGINALD HARDY ASSISTANT EDITOR, HARRIET SEARLS BUSINESS MANAGER. IONE KRAMER EDWARD WINNERHOLM DORIS GIBSON circulation circulation art BERNICE MARTIN SOCIETY RAYMOND MULLADY HUMOR. CLYDE VERHINES ATHLETICS NITA WEBER SNAP SHOTS- “Notice the rhetorical satellites above.” The Monesse Page 0 “Some Mttl® heads can carry all they know.’’— Henry Betaupre. Page 10 The M on esse Irving - Munson, A. B-, Superintendent Superintendent Irving Munscri received his preparatory training in the Augustana Academy, Reck Island, Illinois. He lat¬ er entered Augustana College arc! graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After graduating from college he took several Extension Courses as given by the Western Illinois State Teach¬ ers’ College, Macomb, Illinois. He has taken work in the Graduate School, University of Illinois, during two summer sessions. He has served as Superintendent at Neponset and Spring Valley. Illi¬ nois, and has been Superintendent of the Momence Schools since 1920. “I am just as tall as Mr. Munson but not quite”—Gilbert Hamann. The Monesse Page 11 LYLE BROWN. A. B. Mathematics Miss Lyle Brown is a graduate of the Momelnce High School and: the University of Illinois. She has been teaching Mathematics in the Momence Community High School during the past two years. LUCY PATRICIA OOONTZ, B. S. Ph. B., English Miss Lucy Patricia Coontz is a graduate of the Vandal ia {Missou¬ ri) High School, St. Mary’s College and the University of Missouri. She has pursued graduate work at the University of Chicago. She has been teaching English in the Mo¬ mence Community High School during the past four years. H N. HTTNGERFORDj R S. Agriculture Mr. H. N. Hungerford is a graduate of thel Joliet Township High School and the University of Illinois. Pie has been teaching Smith-Hughes Agriculture in the Momence Com¬ munity High School during the past seven and one-half years. II L. LIBERTY Mr. H. L. Liberty is a graduate; of Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois. He has also taken some additional work ax Bradley Polptechnic Institute, Peoria, Illi¬ nois,. He has been teaching Man¬ ual Training and Mechanical Draw¬ ing in our schools during the past eight years. foaa I ' ieeKTf GrnPMb Fn-rrtzR- s “Single blessedness and married bliss,’’ Page 12 The Monesse P. T. LILJEDAHL, B. S. Science the Essex (Iowa) High School and thei Iowa Staite College of Agricul- Mr. P. T,. Liljedahl is a graduate of turei and Mechanic Arts, Ames, la. During one summer he did grad¬ uate work at the University of Arizona. He is now completing his first year as our teacher of Science. ANNA MAURITZSON, A. B. Latin-French Miss Anna Mauritzson is a grad¬ uate of the Rock Island High School and Augusitana College. She has pursued graduate work at the Iowa State University during two summer terms. She has been teach¬ ing Latin and French in the Mo- mence Community High School during the past three years. CAROL McNEIL, B. Mus. Music Miss Carol McNeil is a graduate of the Roberts Community High School and Illinois Wesleyan Uni¬ versity. She has had one year of additional work at the University of Illinois) and has pursued grad¬ uate work in Music at thei Ameri¬ can Concervatory of Music during two summers. She is now complet¬ ing her first year as teacher of Music in our schools. MARCUS L. MOORE, A. B. English, Commercial Subjects and Athletics Mr. Marcus L. Moore is a graduate of the Corydon (Iowa) High School and) Grinnell College He pursued studies thru the Extension Dept, of the Iowa State University dur¬ ing one summer session. In addi¬ tion to his teaching he has had charge of all at ' hl tics in our high school during the past two years. “Are athletics, music, science and Latin a good combination? ’ WMWMm The Monesse Pag 13 MARGARET W. PALMER, A. B. History, Civics Miss Margaret Palmer is a grad¬ uate of the, Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) High School and the University of Illinois. She has been teaching His¬ tory and Civics in the Momence Community High School during the past three years. ALICE MAE STONE, B. S. Home Economics Miss Alice Ma© Stone is a graduate of the Deicatur High School and James Millikin University, She has been teaching Home Economics in our schools during the past three years. RUTH M. WESTFALL Stenography, Typewriting, Book¬ keeping Miss Ruth M. Westfall is a grad¬ uate of the Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the Minnesota State Teachers ' College, Duluth, Minnesota. She has also pursued Commercial studies in the Gregg School, Chicago. She has been teaching Stenography, Type¬ writing and Bookkeeping in the Momence Community High School during the past year. ' Vm Palm«r Wsftf ' ftU?” Page 14 The Monesse GIFTS. IF I could wave a fairy wand, And my ships were come back from the sea, I would give these gifts to the teachers Who are very dear to me. I’d give to Mr. Munson A model community school A library on Lincoln, And law, order and rule. A harmonious band I’d give to Mr. Liljedahl, A new test tube for Physics, And a noiseless study hall. I’d give to Mr. Liberty A cane with a golden head,! Some “specs” on a great, long chain, And a necktie made of red. A dove-cote made for two I’d give to Mr. Hungerford and his little wife, A farm well stocked with fishes So he’ll be happy all his life. I’d give to the coach our loyalty, Here’s to Mr. Moore! And a football eleven That would pile up every score. I’d give to Miss Coontz a shady nook By a rippling river’s side; A garden of flowers and a book, And a Kentucky horse to ride. I’d give to Miss Brown A thousand dollar puzzle prize; And in the reduction of binomial factors Let her students in mathematics be wise. “Variety is the spice of life.’’-—Edward Murry The Monesse Page 15 I’d give to Miss Palmer when out of school A couple of miles to hike; A pair of roller skates And a great big sw imming pool- I’d give to Miss Mauritzson a store of books, A cup of coffee and an easy chair; I’d let her indulge everywhere In athletics and fresh air. I’d give to Miss Stone a kitchen Where contented she could bake, To the joy of everybody Sweet dainties, pudding, pie and cake. I’d give to Miss Westfall a schoolroom Where shorthand notes she may take, And time-racing typewriters she may have, And pupils wide awake. I’d give to Miss McNeil A heroine with curls of gold, A hero who’s the sweetest thing, And a villian fierce and bold. These are the gifts I’d give them, For I am sure that you’ll agree That they are the best teachers That ever there could be! —Goldie Goldberg. “The curlier thei hair the better.”—Hattie Kaylor 16 Th« Mon®s«s “Bread, butter, milk and eggs ar© my diet.’WMisa S%© ® The Monesse Page 17 SENIOR CLASS Thomas Kelson. President M. C. H. S- 4 years; Ag. Club 2, 3; Stunt Show 3; Football 3, 4; Staff 3; Basketball 4; President4; Track 3. “My! My!” SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Thomas Kelson _ Gilbert Ham aim Berenice Gibson Gertrude Shronts _ President .—__ Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer _Historian Class Colors;—Green and Gold Class Flower:—Daffodil Class Motto:—Be Square “I am the King of Denmark.”—Thomas Kelson Page 18 The Monesse Richard Baker M. C. ; H. S. 3 years; Declamatory 1, 2 ? 3; Stunt Show 1; Football 2, 3; basketball 1, 2, 3. ‘I am bashful and afraid of girls.” Lorenzo Blanchette St. George H. S. 2 years; M. C. H. S. 2 years “Light hearted and merry am I, As shown by my pink tie .” Otto Bloomquist M. C. H. S, 4 years; Ag. Club 2 “What’st in a man?’’ Paul Brown Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H S. 1 year; Basketball 4. “Little but mighty.” Veira Burton M. C. H. S. 4 years “A healthy girl is Miss Burton Never having been caught flirting” Helen Bydalek M. C. H. S. 4 years; Sunt, show 3. “In a little white house, On a little green hill.” “Another year and I’ll be able to reach the brakes.”—Ruth Farr The Monesse 19 Jeannette Chamberlain M. G. H. S. 4 years; Gym Class 1; Glee: Club 1, 4; Hstorian 3. “She smiles and similes, and will not sigh.’’ Florence Chandler M. C. H. S. 4 years; Stunt Show 1, 2; Gym Cuss 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Monesse Staff 3; Historian 2; Secre¬ tary-Treasurer 1; Senior Plap Chor¬ us 2. “As newsy as can be Why?’’ Dorothy Chipman otf-W M. C. H. S. 4 yearsi; Gym Class 3, 4; Stunt Show 3. “Though I live on a hill, I like the vale.” Earl Clark. M. C. H. S. 4 years; Ag. Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Stunt Show 1, 2. “I’m a sincere booster for the south side.” Vernon Curtis Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H. S. 1 year; Basketball 4. “Quality asserts itself.” V . Florence DuFrain M. C. H. S. 4 years; Gym Class 1 “Heartsi remote yet not asunder.” “If they’d call mie Lief instead of Sheik.”—Ernest Erikseni Page 20 The Monesse Berenice Gibson M. C. H. S. 4 years; Sccretary-fTreas urer 4; Vice-President 3; Operetta 4 Gym Class 1 ? 3, 4: Glee Club 1,, 2, 4; Stunt Show 1, 2; Declamatory Con¬ test 3, 4; Monesse.: Staff 3. “Be careful, Doris ’ Elmer Gilbert M. C. H. S. 4 years; Band 3, 4; Agv Club 1, 2. “All’s well and wisely put.” George Flagler Glendale: H, S. 2 years; Riverside H. S. m years; M, C. H. S. 1% years Debate 2; Football 1; Basketball 4. “1 hail from Hollywood, but I’m no star, ’ Leona Getting M. C. H. S. 5 years “It won’t be long now.” Goldie Goldberg M. C. H. S. 4 years; Glee: Club 1, 2, 4; Gym Class 1, 3 ? 4; Declamatory 2; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3; Operetta 4. “Black hair, and fiery eyes, In Latin eveir wise ’ Clifford Graves M. C. H. S. 4 years; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3. “None but himself can be his par¬ allel.” “Are all the rooms high ini high school?”—Virgil Prairie The Monesse Page 21 Leon Jones M. C. H. S. 4 ye tars; Ag. Club 3. “Gentlemen prefai blondes..’’ Hattie Kavlor M. C. H. S. 4 years; Gleen Club 1, 4; Gym Class 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Monesse Staff ' 3; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3. “H ' r eyes have power to hypnotize, Her smiles to put all cares arid:c” “Yes! They toid me a thing or two ’—John Contois. Gilbert Hamann M, C. H. S. 4 years; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Ag. Club 3; Stunt Show 3. “Better late than never ’ Harold Hanlon Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. G, H S. 1 year; Basketball 4. “His sunny smiley and curls Make envious all the girls.” Lloyd Harwood M„ C. H. S. 3 years; Stunt Show 1. “Small although he is in size, In thought one not to be despised.’’ Genevieve Johnson Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H. S.. 1 year; Gym Class 4. “I haven’t time to waste in talking” Page 22 The Monesse Ethel Kramer M. G. H. S. 4 years “Dancing, flirting, skimming along.’’ Werner Lain Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H. S.. 1 year. “He’s the merry mischief maker.’’ John Lively M. C. H. S. 4 years; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Stunt Show 2; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 2. Ship Ahoy! A Captain am I.’’ Charles Munden M. C. H. S. 4 years; Band 1, 2, 3; Or¬ chestra 2; Historian 1; Football 3 4; Stunt Show 2. “He is not deiad but sleeping.” Edward Murry M. C. H. S. 4 years; President 1, 2; Stunt Show 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Mon¬ esse Staff 3; Toastmaster Y. B. ban¬ quet 4. “I can be sick for nothing.’’ Harry Nusbaum Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H,. S. 1 year; Basketball 4. T like the girls with their cute little curls.” FAT ttefc “Just inside he assembly room door.”—Wirgil Sherwood The Monesse 23 Orpha Park M. C. H. S. 4 years; Vice-President 1, 2; Stunit Show 2; Captain of Reds 2; Gym Class 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Gvm Class 3; Cheerleader 3; Mon¬ esse Staff 3; Glee Club 4; President Glee Club 4; Operetta 4. “I am hard handling .’’ Estel Randolph M. C, H. S. 4 years “Are Seniors dignified? Oh! Oh!” Elinor Jane Seirgeant M. C. IP S. 4 years; Glee Club 1, 4; Gym Class 2, 3. ‘One never knows, doe 5 never knows, does me?’ (Y £ (_So y a qlis Arnold Sherwood M. C. H. S. 4 years; tsaskexball 3, 4; Track 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Stunt Show 2, 3; Secretary-Treasur¬ er 3; Football 4. “I have discovered a bookkeeper for my ‘Pop’ factory.” Geritrude Shrontz M. C. H. S. 4 years; Gym Class 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Stunt Show 1, 2; Historian 4; Monesse Staff 3. “Fascinating youth.’’ Floyd Storer M. C, H. S. 4 years; Ag Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Bask¬ etball 3; Baseball 1; Monesse Staff 3; Stunt Show 2, 3. “The sleeping beauty.” “I am not related to Henry.’’ Juanita Ford Page 24 The Monesse Clarence TTnrnh — Grant Park H. S. 3 years; M. C. H. S. 1 year; Ag. Club 1 “He: is wise who talks but little. ’ QZOhi) Helen VanZant Al r v M. C. H. S. 4 years; Gym Class 1; Monesse Staff 3. “Yes, we rent cottages ' a A cy SjMPSoM pnortiZK Beatrice West M. C. H. S. 4 years; Gym Class 1, 2; Stunt Show 3. “Three things shine, the sun, the moon and my hair ’ Hazel Wheeler M. C. H. S. 4 years. “Silence gave consent ’ “Pm working for Jennie.”—Fred Jensiein. The Monesse Page 25 “A sound mind and a sound body.’’—Lillian Torp. Page 26 The Monesse “Our Dads are ethical competitors.”—Orson Burdick The Mon esse Page 27 JUNIOR CLASS Gaylord Wilson Doris Gibson Delora Storer . Duane Dunton JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vice Secretary- Class Colors:—Green and White Class Flower:—White rose. Class Motto:—He conquers who presevers. Gaylord Wilson, President Grant Park H. S. 2 years; M. C. II. S. 1 year; Football 3; Basketball 2; Presi¬ dent 3. “A sedatious chap is he.” “There is one king- still living ' .’’—Vernon Curtis, President •President Treasurer Historian Page 28 The Monesse Henry Beaupre M. C, H. S. 3 years; Band 3; Basket¬ ball 1. “Quality not quantity ’ Julia Beaupre M. C. H. S,. 2 years; St. Patrick’s Academy 1 year; Glee Club 3; Oper¬ etta 3. “I never like a man unless he’s from Sweden.” Dale Bloomquist M. C. H. S. 3 years; Band 1, 2 ? 3; Football 3; Basketball 3; Ag. Club 2 “I’m a man of few words ’ Allen Denny M. C. H. S. 3 years; Situnt, Show 1, 2; Agricultural Club 1, 2. “M. C. H. S„ likes my watermelons!.” LeRoy Donaldson Manteno H. S. % year. M. C. Ii. S. 2% years; Basketball 2. “Some admire, but men of sense approve ’ Duane Dunton M. C„ H. S. 3 yea,rs; Band 1, 2, 3; Historian 3; Track 2; Basketball 1, 2 9 3 ; Stunt Show 2; Cheer Leader 3. “From him you never hear a word.” “Experience is an expensive teacher.”—Thomas Ross The Monesse Page 29 Doris Gibson M. C. H. S.. 3 years; Secretary Treas¬ urer 1; Glee Club 1, 3;Baske tball 2, 3; Stunt Show 2: Vice-Presidenit 3; Secretary Gym Class 3; Monesse Staff 3; Operetta 3. “I sing a song of maidens fair, With laughing eyefs and golden hair.” Elsie Gilbert M. C. H. S. 3 years. “Don’t judge people by their size,.” Clarence Graves M. C. H. S. 3 years; Ag. Club 1, 2; Stunt Show 1, 2. “Laugh and bsf fat.” Glade Hardesty Enfield C. H. S. 14 year; M. C. II. S. 2 V 2 years; Ag. Club 1; Stunt Show 1 “Wiggle your ears and be happy.” Reginald Hardy M. CL H. S. 3 years; Rand 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, ; Stunt Show 1, 2; Presiderlt 1; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Declamatory Contest 1, 2; Moness Staff 3; Track 2. “1 just love to wr-f ' k.” StuKiuV HArefc tsB zcn-t-teJ? “ UoA ( George Hess P psie ' M. C. H. s. 3 years; Ag. Club 3. “The unknown quantity.” “Yes, I hail from Pembroke.”- Paul Tutewiler. Page 30 The Monesse Ruby Johnson M. C. H, S. 3 years; Glee Club 2, 3; Stunt Show 1; Gym Class 3; Oper¬ etta 3. Betty King Granit Park H. S. 2 years; M. C. H. S. 1 year; Gym Class 3, Glee Club 3. “Thei lines of simple grace Are written on tier face.’’ Darlene Klanska Kankakee High School % year; M. C, H. S. 2% years; Glee Club 3; Op¬ eretta 3. “Darlene, not dailing,” lone Kramer Grant Park H. 3. 2 years; M. C. H. S. 1 year; Op irett.i “Little, Put Oh! my!” Harold Liberty ,M. C. H. S,j 3 years; Band 1, 2, 3; chestra 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Stunt Show 1, 2. “Rural scenes are, plentiful, But rural queens are feiw-Xu ey , Mabel Linedmann M. G. H. Sj 214 years; Bloom T. H. S. 14 year; Gyun Class 2, 3. “Bashfulness is an ornament to youth.” “I take my daily dozen,.”—Janet Wimrner The Monesse “I’ve melt all the giirSs in high school ’ 1 —Alvin Rasmussen Bernice Martin M. C. H. S ' . 3 years; Historian 1: Or¬ chestra 1; Glee Club 3, 3; Basket¬ ball 1, 2; Stunt Show 1; Monesse Staff 3; Operetta 3. “Hc re we shall sit and let the sounds of music creep into our ears.” Wayne Martin _ M. C. H. S. 3 years; Stunt Show 2. 4 ' When I have ceased to wonder I may possibly grow wise.’ Ramona Ma-thewson M. C. H. S. 3 years; Gym Class 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Declamatory i; Stunt Show 1. “All the men may sit in the shadej ? For I am determined to be an old maid.” June McFadden M. C, H. S. 3 years; Gym Class 2, 3; ‘Tm sure my love’s not more pon¬ derous than my tongue.” Harriet Moecker M. C. H. S. 3 years. “Pains, reading, study are her just pretense, All she likes is spirijt, tastte and sense. 7 ’ Raymond Mulladv M. C. H. S. 3 years; Football 2, 3; Basketball 3; Cheer Leader 2; Mo¬ nesse Staff 3; Stunt Show 2. “Irish is as Irish does.” Page 32 The Monesse “I spell my name D-a-r-I-e-n-e,’—Darlene Klanska Blanche Myers Lord Selkirk School 1 year; M. C. H. S. 2 years; Basketball 2; Stunt Show 2; Winner of Chamber of Commerce Essay Contest 2. “Red hair and blue eyes, Blue eves and red hair, All go together To make a lady fair.’’ • Harold Porker M. C. H. S. 3 years; Ag. Club 1, 2; Stunt Show 1, 2; “A unit of thrasonical bombast.” Mary Prather M. C H. S. 3 years; Basketball 1, 2, 3. “Slowly and peacefully she wends her way along.” Florence Reynolds. M. C. H. S. 3 years; Basketball 3 “Chop wood, don’t diet.” Thomas Ross M. C. H. S. 3 years; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2. Harriet Searls 0,n M. C. H. S. 3 years; Gym Class 3; Monesse Staff 3. “Reconciliation is sla| j.ercutious.” The Monesse Page 33 Helen Shronts M. C. H. S. 3 years; Vice-President 2; Orchestra 1; Band 3; Stunt Show 1, 2; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Gym Class 3 Monesse Staff 3. “Drink to mei only with thine eyes. ’ Louise Smith M. C. H, S. 3 years. “Shy and demure is she, Caring not for jollity.? ' Delora Storer M. C. H. S. 3 years; Secretary-Treas¬ urer 3; Glee, Club 3; Operetta 3; Gym Class 1, 3; Secretary Gym Class 1; Captain of Reds 2; Cheeiv Leader 3. “I love to have a good time Eight hours out of nine.” Clyde Verhines M. C. H. S. 3 years; Vice-President 1; Band 1; Basketball 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Ag. Club 2; Stun|t Show 2; Mo- nessai Staff 3. “If I’m quiet there’s a reason.” Gertrude Upham M. G. H. S. 214 years; Valid alia H. S. X A year; Gym Class 1, 2, 3. Nita Weber M. C. H. S. 3 years; Historian 2; Glee Club 3; Gym Class 3; Monesse Staff 3; Operetta 3. “Sweet Sixteen.” “I like my curlis.’’—Florence Chandler Page 34 The Monesse Edawrd Wennerholm M. C. H. S. 3 yisjars; Football 3; Ag. Club 1, 2. “I tell you, boys, it’s no cinch, When you’re a Swede and: like the French.” Janet Wimmer M. C. H. S. 3 years; Glee Club 1, 3; Operetta 3; Gym Class 1, 2, 3. ' “Eat, drink and be merry, For tomorrow you may die.’’ Clara Wyatt M. C. H. S. 3 years; Gym Class 3., “Maiden, with meek, brown eyes.” “I’m also from Pembroke.’’—Charles Claywelk The Monesse Page 35 “They always use me to till in.”—Wayne Martin. The Monesse Page 36 “This summer I’ll fix my ankles and knees.”—Miss Mauritzson The Monesse Page 37 SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Joe Davis___ President William Hanson _ Vice-President Fred Jensen_Secretary-Treasurer Andrew Kelson_ Historian Class Colors:—Pink and Sky Blue Class Flower:—Corn Fodder Class Motto:—Comb your hair and grease your shoes CLASS ROLL Eunice Adams Richard Johnson Clifford Bishir Andrew Kelson Grace Boudreau Myrtle Kelson Alberta Bright Lillie Kesler Esther Brouillette Henrietta Line Joe Davis Ross Park Robert Diffenderfer Edwin Peterson Cleta Doehring Harrold Randolph Ernest Eriksen Ivan Ri ce Alfred Fortin May Royse Edwin Gettting Doris Sherwood Irene Giasson Maud Shronts Millie Giasson Frank Shrontz Vera Guertin Mabel Sorenson William Hanson Lois Stetson George Herman Lvet ' h Tabler Lillian Ilium Maxine Tremore Fred Jensen George Yott Ethel Myers “I’m either in the restaurant or postoffice.”—Harold Hanlon Page 38 The Monesse “I have resolved to grow thin.”—Louise Smith The Sophoxorh Clas; The Monesse Pag 39 “He got my goat; I feel like a sheep.’’—Austin Canavan Page 40 The Monesse “Three years will show some improvement” The Monesse Page 41 FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Virgil Hall_President Juanita Ford___Vice-President Leila Gilkison_ Secretary-Treasurer Austin Canavan___Historian Class Colors:— Lavender and Yellow Class Flower:— Sunflower. Class Motto:—Haste makes waste. Do not hurry, CLASS ROLL Lawrence Austin Audrey Bishir Ruth Bishop Sidney Buckner Orson Burdick Maurice Burton Austin Canavan Frances Cart Reginald Chamberlain Ruby Chamberlain Bernice Charboneau Nelse Christjansen Charles Claywell Filmo Claywell John Contois Monzellei Diffenderfer Alice Filers Grace Filers William Evans Ruth Farr Juanijta Ford Helen Gagnon Leila Gilkison Lucille Golding William Gray Virgil Hall Beatrice Hardv Myrtle Hayhurst Ralph Hertz Dorothy Hibner Homer Holmberg Clifford Hunte John Ilium Louise Jacobsen “Wtach where I stand in the Violet,te Jarvis Clara Jensen Clare Kinney Catherine Krueger Dennis Lattz Verna Lattz Leslter Lilly Leona Lindemann Bernice Madison Carter Mathewson Viva McCarty Gleei McFadden Eloise. McKinstry Laura Mitchell Gilbert Munden Clara Nelson Clara Osterhoff Vernon Parks Hope Peterson Helen Porter Martin Porter Virgil Prairie Charles Prather Alvin Rasmussen Marius Rasmussen Amos Regnier Virgil Sherwood William Snapp Virginia Sullivan Wilfred Swanson Frances Thyfault Lillian Torp Paul Tuitewiler Donald Verrill Veda West assembly —Nelse Christjansen Page 42 The Moneaae “My preference is the city not the country.’’—Henrietta Line The Feeshman Class The Monesse Page 43 “Did you Like my toast?”—Ross Park, Page 44 The Monesse “I’m also in the social whirl!.’’—Lillis Kesler The Mon esse Page 45 Year Book Banquet The Annual. Year Book Banquet for the teachers and students of M. C. H. S. wa,s served at th«n Woodman, Hall on Saturday evening , February 26, at 6:30 o’clock. Placesi were reserved for 200 students and teachers. Wifth the exception of three or four absentees all places were taken. The banquet was nicely served! by the W. R. C. and a three course menu proved to be a very de¬ licious repast. The tables were tastefully decorated with red streamers and bouquets of red carnations, red and white being the high school co orst. The programs which also served as place cards were novel in design and had been prepared by Miss Irene Hardy. The banquet is one of the annual so¬ cial events for the high school students and is possibly enjoyed more than any other event on the school calendar. After the banquet Mr. Liljedahl lad in community singing and Miss Ethel Kramer played the accompaniment. Edward Murry, a member of the Senior Class, proved to be a very competent toasftmaster and humorous re¬ sponses were made by the following : Sorrel Top Leadership____ Twentieth Century Curls___ The Scribes___ Dollars and Cents __ The Faculty__ The Juniors_____ The Seniors_ The Green Eggs_._ The Wise Fools_1_ The Football Season_ The Basketball Season___ McNeil’s Harmony ___ Flapper Antiquity_ Grant Park__ Betwixt and Between__ Sleep jand! Rest_ Correct Poslture _ Metrical Feet __ , Knots and Nuts_ ' Limited Activity_ Dinner With School Ma’ams_ Lorenzo and Pink Ties _ My Bojat____... Why I Blush_ My First Yeai _ Major and Minor Scales_ Remarks___ This was the largest Year Book Banquet in the history of the schools and was pronounced by many a s undoubtedly the most pleasant ;and enjoyable. Af¬ ter singing “We Are Loyal to You Momence High’’ everyone departed 4 for home with the declaration that next year would find th m again in attendance. __Maud Shronts _ Ross Park _ Helen Shronts __ Harriet Searls __ Goldie Goldberg _ Thomas Kelson _Gaylord Wilson _William Hanson Virgil Hall _ Floyd Storer __John Lively __ Orpha Park _Florence Chandler _Vernon Curtis _Raymond Mullady .... Miss Stone _ Mr. Liljedahl _ Miss Coontz _ Mr. Liberty __Miss Mauritzson _____ Mr. Moore _Miss Palmer _ Miss Brown _Miss Westfall _Mr. Hungierford _Miss McNeil _Mr. Munson “X am so full of life ’—Estiefl Randolph, Page 46 The Monesse “They sing 1 like Ithe radio.”—Lawrence Austin The Girls’ Glee Club The Monesse it 7 Senior Party Jf S | One sunny day the Senior Class of M. C. H. S. decided thajt they should bo the first ones to hold a Class party, they being 4 “u if per classman.” It was decid¬ ed to have ilt some evening- at Six Mils Grove. They all met a|t the school house at approximately the same time and went in cars or “lizzies,” such as Gilbert Hamann s. The lunch consisted of coifed, salad, sandwiches, doiighnuts and holt dogsi. Bernice Gibson made the coffee and it was not; too strong. It was report,- ed, not told, that a mos|t enjoyable time was had by all.- We will take it for granted that they did, but only the Seniors know the truth. Junior Bob Party The Juniors me|t at Reitz and Pittman’s store and all piled into two sleds. It was decided by a unanimous vote to go to Grant Park and get something to eat. Raymond Mullady and: Wayne Martin were a. 1 ready hungry. The two bobs started out and there were four teachers and twelve students in one bob. How¬ ever, this was soon remedied as Mr. Moore suggested that it was not necessary for the, boys and girls to go in separate bobs as this was a party to be enjoyed and net a Class in Commercial Geography. As the party neared its destination, Janet Wimmer leaned over to one side of the bob a little too far. Bang! Over they went. Are they all safe? Yes, except Janet and Ramona. Janet accidentatlly sat on Ramona. After pultting the bob right side up with Janet stationed in the middle, thqy proceeded to Grant Park. The crowd filed into Grant Park’s one restaurant and everyone ate, drank and was merry. On the way home everyone sang sohgs which were suggested and led: by two of the teachers, Miss Palmer and Miss Blown. Everyone departed for their homes at a late) hour declaring it was the best bob party they had ever attended,. Notice Elois© McKinstry and Ralph Hertz want a Freshman party. Glad. They are going to have it. Sad. They cannolt have it. Mad. They’re never going to have it. Gad. The whole class is mad. Cheer up, Eloise and Ralph, and patiently wait and see What important Sophomores soon you will be, And then, if Mr. Munson will allow Two pairties you’ll have, and a big pow-wow! “The vice presidency is rather strenuous.’’—William Hanhon Did you see us play in the Armory?”—Harold Liberty. The Momence Community High School Band Page 48 The Monesse The Monesse Page 49 Senior Party Again the Senior Class decided to exercise itheir social powers and hold another party. They decided to have- a skating party this time. After slipper they met ait the usual place and journeyed over some) bumpy roads which gave Hattie Kaylor indigestion for the rest of the evening. They went to the home of Edward Murry ' . Upon arriving no skates were produced. As each Senior was paying itwenty-five cents they thought the skates were to be furnished, with the rest of the party. A vote was taken as to what the course of entertainment should be. By a majority vote dancing was selected as the feature, of the? even¬ ing. Everybody was happy evein if Jane Sergeant did go home with sore toes. A lunch was served consisting of coffee, pickles and sandwiches. The crowd ad¬ journed at a very late hour, especially for little children like “Sonny Sherwood.’ 7 Everyone said that ithey had had a very enjoyable time. Sophomores Hold Post Mortem Over Never to be Had Party William Hanson: “Mr. Munson, may the Sophomores have a party?’’ Mr. Munson: “Why sure, Willie, but run along. I’m busy counting- ' gray hairs so I can pull them out before I have my picture taken fbr the Year Book.” Wiljieilto Lyeth Tabler: “Hurrah! Lyeth. We are to have our party.” Lyeth: “Fine, Bill. I wond r if Miss Stone will go with me. I’ll go ask her now.” TWO DAYS LATER Willie; “Mr, Munson, there’s a basketball game at Peotone the same night as! the party. May we postpone the parity?” Mr . Munson: “Well. I guess so.’’ Williej: “All right;. Thanks.” THE NIGHT OF THE GAME Willie: “This must be the place 1 . I see a light in the gym over there. Let’s go in.” Frank S.: “All right.’’ INSIDE THE GYM Willie: “Why, this looks like Ithe Grant Park Gym, Why, I believe it is. Let’s stay. I have to be home early anyway to peddle my papersi. There’s a team too.” TWO WEEKS LATER Willie: “Mr. Munson, may we have the Sophomore party now?” Mr. Munson: “No! ! ! ! !” Editor ' s Note! The party finally became a reality. They met at the home of William Han son on Friday evening, April 1. A very appropriate date. “Next year I shall bring a girl to the Y. B. Banquet.”—Allen Denny. Page 50 The Monesse “Me for left guard.”—Amos Regmer. The Monesse Page 53 BASKET BALL John Lively, Captain Captain Lively has been a mainstay on our basketball teams dur¬ ing the past two years. John could always be depended upon to give his all during every moment of a contest. He certainly will be missed next year. Basket Ball Schedule—Record 1926-27 Season M. C. I-T. S_ 14 M. C. H. S_ _ 20 M. C. H. S. _ _ 13 M. C. H. s_ __ m M. C. H. S._... JO M. C. H. S.__ 10 M. C. H. S.___:_ 17 M. C. H. S._—____23 M. C. H. S_32 M. C. H. S. __ _ 16 M. C. II. S. __— 17 M. C. H. S._ 27 M. C. H. S.____ -- 10 M. C. H. S.__-- - 11 XVI. C. H. S. _23 Peotone .. ...-__- 12 Blue Island_31 Chicago Heights ____22 Cissna Park _ 19 Lowell, Indiana _ IS St. Anne_11 Bradley-- H Blue Island_ 9 Peotone_-_ 14 I ' onovan - 19 Sc. Anne_27 Chebanse .- -20 Bradley - 21 Watseka_20 Alumni_9 “I’m a man of the world,.’’—Leon Jones. Page 54 The Monesse “I think this is the bes;t picture in the 1 book.”—Orpha Park The Varsity Basketball Squad The Monesse Page 55 Lightweight Basketball Schedule M. C. H. S. M. C. H. S. M. C. H. S. M. C. H. S. ,M. C. H. C. M. C. H. S. M. C. H. S. M. C. H. S. Record 1926-27 Season — 29 .. .10 11 12 Peotone Blue Island Chicago Heights Lowell Indiana .. 5 _ __ 30 20 5 11 St. Anne _ _ 8 _ 12 Blue Island __ 19 _ 19 Peotone . 2 _ 8 Vii St. Anne _ i M. C. H. S. Girls’ Athletic Association Several high school girls under direction of Miss Palmer and Miss Mauritzson organized an association. The aims and ideals of this assosiation are well stated in the outline given below. Read it. It is as follows: 1. Ice Skating —% hour__1 point 2 . Roller Skating—% hour___ 1 point 3. Hiking —1 mile _ 1 point 4. Not eating candy—1 week_I point 5. Drinking ' water (8 glasses per day)—1 week _ 1 point 6 . Basketball—1 w r eek___1 point 7. No powdering in school—1 week_1 point 8 . Horseback riding—% hour_ I point 9. Punctual attendance at basketball practice- for 3 ear__ 5 points Remember girls, you are put on your honor for these credits, and it is for your own benefit that you earn them. Hiking and skat¬ ing parties must consist of not less than three girls. “I was Captain by appointment.’ - Thomas Kelson. The standing row is the best.” ' —Leila Gilkison. The Lightweight Basketball Sqnad Page 56 The Monesse The Monesse Pace 5 I’m next to Hattie Kaylor.’’ Helen Porter. Page 58 The Monesse “No, I don’t mean LeRoy, Illinois.”—Hazeil Wheeler. Th e M on ess e Page 59 Calendar September 21- 22 - 23- 24- September 7—School- School! School! 8 —Miss McNeil gets musical- 9 Floyd Storer goes into the cooking room; he comes out. 10-.-Edward and Julia motor to school; Hen¬ ry walks. 13— Fresh air craze getsi Miss Mauritzson. 14— Chucky Munden gets 100 per cent in History. 15— Homer Holmberg and Hattie Kaylor go down town to hear band play. 16— Seniors congregate after school. 17— Clyde Verhines and Miss Palmer debate on who discovered America. 20 —Juniors hold reunion. Year Book staff elected. Football schedule posted. Miss Coontz recalls A B C’s to Juniors and Seniors. Lester Lilly assists Mr. Moore in coaching the football team. -Henrietta Line curls her hair. 27— B?g blow-out. Everybody was. ' .there to sete Wilson’s back tire. 28— Delora Storer and Duane Dunton elected cheer leaders. 30—Pep meeting. Pep plentiful. October 1—Momence 0, Milford 19. Field was muddy, not “fairground.” 4— Janet Wi.turner comes to school. 5— June McFadden forgot to wear her tie. 6 — Henry Beaupre reports for football. 7— Clyde Verhines inspects Gleaner’s Hall. 8 — Pep meeting; lots of pep. 9— Hoopeston 13; Momence 0. 11 — Assembly. Good order prevailed. 12— Mr. Martin dusts off flag pole for Columbus Day. 13— Paul Tutewiler spends morning in ditch. 14— Starlt campaign a gainst Watseka. 15— Pep meeting . Dee breaks a shoe string. 16— Watseka 0; Momeflice 7; all hail to M. C. H. S. 18—Seniors celebrate after examinations. 19—Randolph wakes up. 20— Lois Stetson has patch on chin. Bee Sting? 21 — Three M. C. H. S. teachers are taken home by Justice Calkins. 22— Another pep meeting. 23— Calumet High (Chicago) 14; M. C. H. S. 19. Some game. October 25—Mabel Lindemann averages 100 per cent in bookkeeping. 26— Verhines’ strength manifests itself in History. 27— Gilbert Hamann is entertained at the Arthur Gibson home. 28— -“Dub” Contois cracks the road with hfs collar bonei. 29— Momence versus something at Manteno. November 1—Fred Jensen becomes chummy with teachers—higher grades in sight. 2— Mr. Munson’s spelling contest is a great success. 3— John Lively refmains awake all day. 4— Mr. Munson teaches History classes. 5— Pep meeting—Nelse Christjansen sings the Loyalty song. Fags 60 The Monesse 6—Momence 18; Lowell 0. 8 — —No football practice—town goes wild. 9— Pracitice in gymnasium—everybody sore. 10— Mrs. Hungerford teachesi school. 11— -Everybody celebrates Armistice Day. 12— Campaign begins against the Frogs. 13— No game—too many puddles. 15—A Freshman becomes romantic. 16— -Andrew Kelson succeeds in A%ebra. 17— -Big snow. No,, game. Onarg ' a cancels. 18— Everybody in school. 19— High school conference—Miss Mauritzson confers. 20— Coach Moore takers in big game. 22 — Squad reports for basketball. 23— “Lost” Estel Randolph. 24— Miss Brown believes in figures. 25— Turkey! turkey! turkey! 26— Turkey hash ? turkey hash, turkey hash!!! 29— Vacation over. Storer goes to work by request in bookkeeping. 30— Latest! Mary Prather and Alvin Rasmussen. December 1—Miss Palmer does her Christmas shopping. 2 — Miss Stone invests in cider at Cromwell’s. 3- —Peotone 12; Momence 14. Peotone Lights 6; Momence Lights 29. 6 —Students mourn over examination grades. 7 — “C„ M. and G ? ’ gives warning to students and speeders. 8 — Bernice Martin and Doris Gibson wash their heads. 9— “Toad” Austin teaches Algebra. 10— Thomas Kelson inquires about the sweaters. Sweaters are) here. 11— Team Ngoes to Blue Island; teachers also start. Blue Island 31; M. C. H„ S. 20. 13— Thomas Kelson and Gertrude Shromtz—the plot thickens. 14— Vera Guertin falls up-stairs. 15— Janet Wimmer’s GoJkfein Book arrives. 16— Gilbert Hamann hang s up a new stocking for Christmas. 17___Team goes to Bloom Township of Chicago Heights. Score forgotten 20 — Post mortems and prophecies.. 21— —Everybody gets the Christmas spirit. 22 — Some have too much of the Christmas spirit. 23— Teachers race for home. 24— Cissna Park 19; Momence 13. Vacation. January 4—Riley Hurd enrolls—comes from Watseka C. H. S. 5—Maud Sbrontts ite captain of the Red Side; Ross Park, captainj of the White Side. 6 — Seniors plan a party. The Freshmen elect some officers. 7— Football letters given out at pep meeting. 8 — Momence 16; Lowell 18. 10— Senior Class party—all report to school Tuesday. 11— Otto Bloomquist dates up for coming banquet 12— Miss Coontz finds Wayne Martin r,n class. 13— Nusbaum gefis the golf fever,. 14— No game. Donovan snowed in. 17— Annual occurrence. Miss Mauritzsioni hits the side walk. 18— Juniors invited to Grant Park for party. 19— Snow balls checked by Mr. Munson. 20 — Everybody ready to undergo exams. The Monesse Page 61 21—St. Anne pays Momence a charming ' visit. 24— New semester. Lorenzo Blanchette gets lo st. 25— Report cards given out. 26— Harold Hanlon goes to city. 27— Captain Lively and squad talk of intentions 28—Momence 10; Watseka 21. 31—Jane Sergeant and Charles Prather have a party for friends only. February 1—Everybody happy, even Hamann. 2— The ground hog sees his shadow. 3— Wally Swanson changes; enjoys variety. 4— Miss Coontz comes to game. Bradley 1J; Momence 17. 7— Miss Mauritzson “boils” over. 8 — Mon. ence makes Blue Island “blue’’ 21-8. 9— Doris Sherwood and George Flagler get set for banquet. 10— George Yott swallows a paper wad by mistake. 11— Momence wallops Peotone 32-14. 14— Spring fever becomes an epidemic. 15— Donovan puts one over 19-16. 16— Dick Baker returns after visit to Bloomington. 17— Mr. Munson picks Hattie Kay lor and Lester Lilly as “pardners ’ for banquet. 18— Momence gets personal with Ghebanse 21-20, 21 — Maud Shronfs collects dollars from debtors. 22 — Washington’s birthday—no tears allowed. 23— Vernon Curtis arrives in time for school. 24— Lillian Torp gains five pounds. 25— St. Anne is victorious. 26— Hamann’s and Kelson’s feet are discussed at banquet.. 28—Allen Denny has stomach trouble at banquet. March 1—Momence bows to Bradley all stars 21.-10. 2— “Sonny” Sherwood has stiff neck. 3— Exams. 4— Exams. 7—Mr, Munson reads reports to students. 8 —School mourns Board member, P. J. Claary. g—Everyone interested in Freshman picture. 12—Kankakee wins tournament from Milford. 14_Mr. Munson requests money for season tickets. 15— High school team wins over former students 1847. 16— Sheijk Eriksen strangles on watetr while drinking. 17— A day when it is popular to be green. 18— Girls’ Glee Club spends day rehearsing, 19— Operetta presented to the_ public. 21— Snow storm welcomes spring. 22— Request money for Year Book. 23— Coach Moore calls for spring football recruits. 24— Cold wave hits school. 25— Many girls walk to Grant Park. 26— Kelson and Nusbaum go snipe hunting. 28—Every Freshman out for football. The Mon esse Jokes FRESHMAN’S INTERPRETATION OF THE PSALM Mr. Moore is my iteacher, I shall not pass, He maketh me to show my ignorance before the class. He giveth me more than I can learn. He: lowereth my grade. Yea, though I walk through the Valley of Knowledge, I know it noth He fireth questions at me. in the presence of my clas,s-mates. My eyes runneth over. Surety outlines and book reports shall follow me all the days of my life And I shall remain in English class forever. Beautiful river, dear old stream, Old and wonderful, just like a dream. Now slowly, now swiftly rushirtfg on, Ever the same from dark till dawn. The old Kankakee Often on thy banks do I roam, And waitch the whirling waters foam, Often in thy water’s home I swim, And many a contest have I won In the old Kankakee Just as the Indians long ago, I watch you flowing as I grow. Picked the white grapes that hung And from (fhy briared branches swung Across the old Kankakee Flowers and trees may bloom and die, The birds and leaves may close to fly. But the river may it ever flow For other youths who daily go To the old Kankakee WOULD IT SHOCK YOU TO IMAGINE? Floyd Stover singing far, far away? Nelse Christiansen doing the Charleston? lone Kramer and Beltty King not talking? Helen Shronts with bobbed hair? Mary Prather flirting? Ralph Hertz not chewing- gum? The Gilbert Hamann wet know—running from the girls? Vernon Curtis not: studying? “Auto” Bloomquisit flirting with the girls? Myrtle. Hayhurst without red cheeks? Allen Denny 1 playing a piano? Sidney Buckner throwing right handed? Rijfey Hur.di greeting one quietly? Ruth Farr riding a bicycle!? Audrey Bishir in the movies? Helen Porter playing basketball? Frances Cart wheeling potatoes? The Monesse Page 63 Florence Chandler throwing- tomatoes at Nusbaum? Gertrude Upham picking- up rice after a wedding-? Earl Clark scaring the cats off the feme© when he goes home? William Gray arguing with the teachers? Carter MaJthewson playing Blind-Man-Buff with Orpha Park? Laura Mitchell jumping the rope? Mabel Sorenson playing Old Maid? Harold Liberty watching the clock? Frances Thyfault and Leila Gilkison fighting over Orson? John Lively anid Arnold Sherwood getting the Gibson sisiters mixed? Amos Regnier cheerilng for Donovan? Clifford! Hunte playing Pull Away? Or—The entire Faculty swimming in the stone quarry? Bernice Gibson: “How do you make your car run] so fast?’’ John Lively: “Whippet.” Lyeth Tabler: “The helni that siias on a china eggi is bettter ‘off.’ ’’ Mrs. Hamann: “Hattie, you hardly eat anything here at our country home.” Hattiie ( Kaylor: “I make a lilttlle go a long way.’’ Mrs. Gibson: “Doris, your hair is a fright. Did: Thomas kiss you against your will?” Doris Gibson: “He thinks he did.” Glenn Hess: “What makes Juanita Ford ,so shakey?” Thomas Ross: “She’s a flat tire.” Harold Hanlon: “I think associating with !the better class of -students is part of my education.” Orpha Park: I was wondering why you hang around me ,so much.’ Miss Goontz: “Why 1 do some wear fereen, William?’’ William Hanson: “So people can tell them from monkeys,’’ Vera Guertin: “What, is the matter with Wayne Mailtiln? I hear he’s sick” Lillian Torp: “He bought a score card for a basketball game and neith¬ er team scoreld.” Mis Palmer: “Why do so many Americans) go to the Orient for their vacation?” Nefse Christjansen: “They are tired of moonshine.” Henry Beaupre: “I wish I were big like Mr. Munson,” Darlene Klaniska: “Why suclh a foolish wish?’’ Henry Beiaupre: “Then I could kick myself for beiitg so small.” Lloyd Harwood: “The answer to problem nine is .23640 of an inch,” Miss Brown: “You are way off . It’s an inch even,’’ Page 64 The Monesse Miss McNeil (in musical history cilass) “That b is flat.’- Gaylord Wilson,: “That’s all right.. I have a pump in my car.’’ Glade Hardesty: “I’m sure glad I’m not a fish.” June McFadden: “Why?” Glade Hardesty: “I would! have to live in schools all my life.” Clifford Graves: “What, makes your father ' s head so bald?” Helen Shronts: “That’s because he thinks so hard.” Clifford Graves: “What makes your curly locks so thick? Helen Shronts:: “Oh, shut up.’’ Mr. Kramer: “Twenty years ago the girls didn’t think of the thing they do now.’’ lone: Kramer: “That’s why they didn’t do them.” George Flagler: “I wish I were like the river.’’ Ramona Mathewson: “What for, George?” George Flagler: “So I could follow my coupse without, leaving my bed.” Harry Nusbaum: “Whither, Paul, with the cane and tin cup?” Paul Brown: “I’ve g-ot a blind date and I’m going 1 to make use of her.” Love beats its tattoo on every lover’s pockeltbook—Edward Murry. Miss Palmer: “I guess Governor Winthrop had a hard time getting- the Puritans to come to this country.” Maud Shronts: “Yes. I hear even the bullets for the muskets had to be “led.’ ” Mr. Moore: “Name! a collective noun, Fred.” Fred Jensen:—“Ash can.” Paul Tutewilbr: “Did you ever see: old monkeys grow on vines?” Elmo Claywell: “No. Did you?” Paul Tutewiler: “Sure, Gr—apes.” A dame is as strong as her weakest wink—Claremce Graves. Mrs.. Munson: “Irving, wake up.” Mr. Munson: “What?” Mrs. Munson: “I just wanted to tell you you had: two more hours t sleep.” Miss Westfall: “Won’t you boy s ever grow up?” Duane Dunton: “Nope. Pa says I’m stunted.” Casey Canavan: “I love you, 1 love) you. I want you for my own,. Saj what is your name?” The Monesse Page 65 Mother, may I go out to swim Across the English Channel? Indulge my child, but be sure Your suit’s not made of flannel! Mr. Liljedahl: “First I’ll take some sulphuric aci(d some chloroform Janet Wimmer: “OTiatPs a good idea.” and then IT1 take Eloise McKinstry: “What make of hat do you like best?” ’“Rusty’’ Parks: “I prefer ' Stetson ’, Gertrude Shrontz: “I think our Hawaiian Sextette is perfectly beauti¬ ful.” Jane Sergeant: ‘ So do I. Now let’s improve t ' he music.” Nita Weber: “Reginald, put me down so I can walk immediately ’ Reginald Hardy: “1 will not.” Nita Weber: “Why not?” Reginald Hardy: “Didn’t you hear the sermon, “Every man should carry his cross without murmuring?” “Your name?’’ asked Miss WestfaU, registering a new pupil. “Brown ’ And what’s your firslt name?” “Paul.” “Oh ? haven’t you got them wrong? I think Paul must be your first name and Brown your family! name, isn’t, that right?” A few day si later “Miss WesfjfaPj, Mother says Brown is my first name. She says I got that name when I was born and she didn’t name me Paul (till three months later.” Harold Porter: “I read a great deal about ' the Great American Desert.’’ Miss Palmar: “What is the Great American Desert?” Harold Porter: “Why I believe that the Great American Desserlt is prunes.’’ Nita Weber: “A man in Ohio sold his wife to a bki ' nd peddler for ten cents. Wasn,t: that awful?” Duane Duntoni: “It certainly was. Anybody who would stick a blind man is no good.” Virgil Sherwood: “My sislter clan drive nails like lightning.” Nelse Christjansern: “You don’t mean it.” Virgil Sherwood: “Sure I do. You known lightning seldom strikes; twice in one place.” Reginalfd: Hardy: “Why did they call the Middle Ages the Dark Ages?’’ Richard Baker: “Because the womedi kept! their ages dark.” Reginald Hardy: “No, because there were so many knights.” Page 66 TheJMonesse Fifity years of service to the home, the school and the state The Monesse Page 67 May Royse: “Do you like Juanita Ford?’” Lester Lilly: “Noy she’s dreadfully stupid.’’ May Royse: “Stupid? What makejs you think iso?’’ Lester Lilly: “The other night when I was calling on her she exclaim¬ ed, ‘Why, must you be goings so soon?’ And I give you my word! I hadn ' t efvteM mentioned such a thing.” Orson, Burdick: “You talk about table manners. I don’t believe; you ev¬ en know what a napkin is.” John Contois: “Yes, I do, too. It’s a little sleep after eating.” Oi]son Burdick: “Who told you that?” John Contoijs: “I guessed it myself. Manikin is a little man isn’t iit? So napkin must be a little nap.” Ralph Hertz: “When a man goes for a spin, what should he wear?” Eloise McKinstry: “Oh, that’s easy; a top coat.” Ralph Hertz: “And when he goes out in hi,s automobile?” Eloisie McKinstry: “An accordion pleated skirt.” Ralph Hertz: “When a girl goes to a mulsicale:, what should she wear?” Eloise McKinstry: “An accordioin pile ate d skirt.’’ “Yes, I loved a girl once and; she made a fool of me.” “Some girls do make a lasting iynpression, don’t they?” “What is an amateur actress?” “One who has never been divorced.’’ “Do you really think ignorance is bliss?” “Well, you seem to be happy.” Doctor: “Lady, your son has the measles in the worst form.” Mrs. Richely: “Why, Doctor, we are rich enough to afford the very beet’’ Mr. Hungerford: “The farmers raise the grain; now what do the grain merch ants do ? ” Clarence Graves: “They raise the price—slowly.” Mr. Beaupre: “Why did you put that mud turtle in your sister’s bed?” Henry Beaupre: “Because I couldn’it find any frogs.” WHY RELLER! LOST: Between Broadway Inn and Cartex Factory ladies’ umbrella with Belter Smith inside. Reward if returned to Zelia Smith, South Scales street. You have read the jokes, Don’it iscold too much, It’s only fun. Just call it such. Page 68 The Monesse The Monesse Page 69 programme ( rabuattng Exercises of tljc ffilass of 1877, foments |Mtglj J dpol jSfrtimg Ebcmttg, 3Imtc 3)0 01 Saptrst Clptrcl] at S (© Clock 1£6ctttng ;Exerti0C0 Quartette—“Bird of (the Wildwood.” Miss Ella Bristol, Mrs. Geljmo and Meissrs. Decker and Leavitt Prayer. Solo_____Mr. Henry Leavitt Essay—“Seven to One, ’___Ida Smithyman Essay—“Ambition” __ i _Clara Thompson Duet—“Why Do You Watch the Lone, Lone Deep.’’ Miss Ella Bristol and Mrs. Gelino Essay—“The Enigmas of Life”_Mary Haslett Essay—“The Microscope”____Eva C. Jewett Solio—“The Wood Nymph’s Call_Miss Ella Bristol Essay—“Other World Than Ours”_Eva Griffin Essay—“Memory”_Sadie McKinstry Quartette—“Touch the Keys Softly” Miss Ella Bristow, Mrs. Gelino and Meissrs.. Decker and Leavitt Essay—“Words and Word Users”______ Emma Griffin Essay—“The First and Last Man”__Eaton Haslett Solo—“Man the Life Boat” _J. D. Becker Presentation of Diplomas. Duet—“Gently Sighs the Breeze__Miss Ella Bristol and J. D. Decker Benediction. LETTERS FROM THE CLASS OF 1877 Mr. Irving Munson, Momencej, Illinois, Dear Mr. Munson: As a member of the class of 1877 I consider it a great honor to have t|he Year Book of 1927 dedicated to our;, the first class to graduate from the; Momence High School. I am as proud 5 to be an alumnus of the school as I was to be a graduate fifty years ago and as I was to be the mother of the first “grandchild” of (the school in 1901 when my daughter received her diploma. Hoping! that your efforts to make the book a grand success are amply re r warded,, I remain Very truly yours, MARY (HASLETT) BRADY. Page 70 The Monesse Hoxie, Kansas, February 22, 1927 Supt. Irving- Munson, Momence, Illinois,. Dear Mr. Munson: Your .fetter, of recent date asking for a few lines from mej for your Year Book brought to my mind pleasant memories of my school days at Momence, If I remember correctly there were seven miaimbers out of thirty in the Clasts of 1877 who graduated. They were: Sarah McKinstry, Ida Smithyman, Emma Griffin, Eva Griffin, Clara Thompson, Eton Has.lett and myself. I have iseen only one member of that class since graduating.. That was Emma Griffin. Our principal was Prof. George H. White. Perhaps a short sketch of how I’ve spent the intervening fifty years will be of interest to some. I taught school for a while,, wap married at Grant Park Illinois, to Charles H. Be)ers, of McHenry, a merchant and pharmacist. In 1886 we came to western Kansas where my husband established a general mercan¬ tile store , the first large store in Sheridan County, located at Hoxiei, the coun¬ ty .sept, where we still reside. We’re quite proud of our family of chi ldren. Our three daughter ' s, Alices Agneis and Eva, all graduated from the Sheridan County High School. Alice, the eldest, attended school at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and married a Presby¬ terian minister. She died when quite young. Agnes took a three years’ course at Salina, Kansas, and spent a year at the Mt. Ida Girls’ School at New-n ton, a .suburb of Boston, Massachusetts; Eva, the youngest, studied music Sat Lindsborg, afterwards married R. W. Samuelson a ban,ker of Salina. Agnes married a dentist, H. J. Morrison, of Oberlin. They have two children, Aiken and Herbert. The latter is a student in the University of Nebraska at Lin¬ coln. He iis a member of the University male quartet, who occasionally broad¬ cast from Hastings. Our only son, Edwin,: a soldier in the; World War, attended: the Kemper Military School at Booneville;, Missouri. He gave his life for his country. He died from pneumonia, result of enfluenza contracted while in service. My husband ijs still in business here, is one of the directors of the Fii ' st National Bank. We have a nice modern home and! enjoy many luxuries of the modern times. Of course the school at Momence has advanced wi th the years and kept progress with the times, but we, like to close our eyejs and vision it; as it used 1 to bei. We like to think as Whittier said: “Still sits the school house by the road, A ragged beggar sunning; Around it still the sumacs grow, And blackberry vines are running.” Sincerely yours, MRS. EVA C. J. BEERS. The Monesse Page 71 In my day—of fifty and more yeans ago-—and under the leadership of Professor Georg© H. White , just out of college, we thought, that the Mome.uce High School was “about as good as they make them” and that we had the best teacher in this part of the country. My two daughters are both graduates of Momence. Laura H., 1906 and Glennie B. (Schoenwald now) 1907. And I have a granddaughter-—mot yet six yei rs—who is expecting to follow iln her moth¬ er’s footsteps. Her father has promised her a wrist watch “when she gets in¬ to high school. Shall try and attend the class reunion this year. I wish you all .success, happiness and prosperity. Yoursi very truly, IDA SMITHYMAN LITTLE. Los Angeles, Calif., March 17, 1927. To Momencei High School, Class of 1927 Greetings: Yours of recent date received anjd pleased to be remembered by Class of 1927. How quickly 50 years have rolled around. I lived 4% miles northwest of Momence with my two sisters. We drove every day. I expected to have to drop out thei last term but Prof. White ui ged father to let me finish with the claiss. I look now on it bb quite: an honor to be the only boy in the class. I taught school two terms, then went to farming. In) 1884 I was married and went to Dakota but soon returned to Chicago where I remained for some time. In 1893 I came to California. I was in Riverside for seven years. In 1900 we went to Long Beach, a town of 2,000 population! now a city of 140,000. We( had bought property in Long Beach and in 1907 traded for Monrovia, a beauttful foothill town. In 1912 we traded again for Lon g: Beach still keep¬ ing some property in Monrovia as we expected later to make it our home}. It is situated at the foot of Sierra Madira Mountains where you can ,secjf snow capped peaks part of the year which is c;k se enough for me. A year ago I lost my companion who had planned our home, where I now am trying to carry on. Thanking the Class of 1927 for thinking of the Class of 1877, I am Respectfully yourfe, E. L. HASLETT. Page 72 The Monesse Mr. Irving Munson, Superintendent Momence Public Schools, Momence, Illinois. Dear Sir: Yours of February 9 received and I can say I think it very nice of the editorial staff to so honor the Class of 1877 and I am sure they will greatly appreciate) it. I shall always have a kindly feeling 1 toward Momence High School and the aissociatiojns thaltl go with it are among the most) pleasant memories of my girlhood days, and some of the friendships I formed while there have lasted alls these) years. I think it really remarkable that after fifty years seven out of the eight who graduated are still alive. I wish we might all meet again at the graduating exercises of the Class of ’27 but of course: that would be! impossible. We are too widely 1 separated and perhaps too old (though I must say I do mcit feel as old as fifty years after would indicate. My best wishes to Momence High School and all that pertains to it and especially to the remainder of Uhe Class of ’77. Thank you. MRS. SARAH KELLY (nee Sadie McKinstry) Mount Vernon, Indiana-, March 28, 1927. Mr. Irving Munson: Fifty years have; made quite a change in Momence as well as in the school.. Instead of three school buildmgs there was only one at that time, and only ' part of that finished. The high schoo) was in tfie large room in the top story. There was a recitation room parltitioned off the . northeast corner. The next grade, called “A Grammar,” went in the west room. Below were the otin¬ ea- grades, “B Grammar, I interme d iate and Primary ’ The rest of the building was not finished. There, was only one teacher in the high school in 1875 and 1876. That was Ithe Superintendent G. H. Whiter Thej next year he had an assistant, Mr. Butterfield, during the winter term k There were I tjfiink, 84 pupils that win¬ ter in the high school. The pupils from the dountry 1 usually came for the win¬ ter term only. The high school wasi small in the spring. In the (spring of ’77 ‘the “A Grammar ’ ' grade went into the high school room and our class went inj their room. The Superintendent taught the rest of the high schoiol in the A. M.j and our class in the P. M. During the year; we reviewed some studies and) had some new ones . Among them was Zoology!,, Botany, what we -then called Natural Philosophy, Geometry, Trigonometry, Comparative Zoology and some others. At that) time we didn’t study inuisic, domestic science, agriculture!, etc. It, was said that year Momence had ithe best school in the county. I hop© th$ Class of 1927 have; enjoyed their last) year in school as much as our class did and that they will live till 1977. Respectfully, CLARA THOMPSON. The Monesie Page 73 Auburndale, Florida, April 11, 1927. Air. Irving- Munson, Momence, Illinois. Dear Sir: Your lei tier received and with the other members of the Class of 1877 I wish to express to the Momence Community Hi|gh School my appreciation of the first public honor—“the dedication of the Moneisse 1927 to the Class of 1877 ? —conferred upon us as a cites. I doubt if any of the class realized until! re r | cently that we were approaching the half century anniversary of the first Momence High School Commencement. It seems but a short! time since we were striving ' to make the occasion a credit to the school and to the} citizens who had made it possible. Unlike today, we had fto pay for our diplomas. No money we spent for decorations and! only one of the girls had a new white dn s for the occasion Little did we thirik then that seven of the eight members of the class, and our teachers would be living t � celebrate}ithe fifieth anniversary of that com¬ mencement. I went back to the school to teach fund one of the greatest pleasures of mv life now is the pleasant memories of those years of service, and tho I am not pensioned I am beiiag well compensated by thei beautiful letters of love and appreciation from those pupils who are now out on life’s battle field trying by their experiences ty make the world better and happier. I anticipate meeting many of them next June. May we ever strive for high ideals that the Mcv mence High School may be a beacon light in the educational world. Yours truly, L. EMMA GRIFFIN. Page 74 The Monesse Alumni Association OFFICERS President ----- Miss Irma Gordinier Vice-President __ Mr. Marcell Hall Recording- Secretary ---—.-—!_ - Mrs. Florence) Astle Corresponding- Secretary __—- Mr. Lester DuMontelle Treasurer __.__ Mr, Roy Chatfield Toastmaster___—--—_ Mr. Clyde TabLer Executive Board-Miss Marie Kinnidy, Mr. Fred! Brassard, Miss Irma Gordinier CLASS OF ISn Eva (Jewetft) Beers ____ ---Hoxie, Kansas Mary (Haslett) Brady-— —---Chicago, Illinois Eva Giffin (deceased) ----;-- L. Emma Griffin_._____— Clark Summit, Pennsylvania Eaton Haslett------Long Beach, California Sarah (McKinstry) Kelly- —4 -- Madison, South Dakota Ida (Smithyamn) Little--Momence, Illinois Clara Thompson-------Bunker Hill, Indiana CLASS OF 1888 Maggie (Brown) Cory-522 E. Burlington Street, Iowa Cilty, Iowa Mary (Hughes) McDonald —---- Yankton, South Dakota Ella (Fitzgerald) Moran-,_ Wilmette, Illinois CLASS OF 1892 Martha (Chipman) Henry___ Mary (Knighthart) Meinzer_____ Nora (Culver) Paradis_:__ Florence (Riker) Reins___ Frances (McDaniels) Taylor_,__ Martha (Clark) Waltson__ -Villa Grove, Illinois -Momence, Illinois -Momencet, Illinois — Steptoe, Washington -Chicago, Illinois Highland Park, Illinois Carrie (Griffin) Cloidt_ Bertha (Lamb) Dennison_ Maude (Shronitz) DuMontelle Norman Griffin __ Jay Kenrich (deceased) - Maude (Patricjk) Rea __ Maude (Whitmore) Sweet — CLASS OF 1893 --•� -Grant Park, Illinois 331 So. Rosewood Ave., Kankakee, Illinois ---Momence, Illinois --Grant Park, Illinois 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicafgo, Illinois ---Momence, Illinois CLASS OF 1894 C. M. C. Buntain, Attorney------- Kankakee, Illinois May (Simondb) Burch ------Mome|nce’ Illinois Frank C. Culyer, Draftsman _______,___Detroit, Michigan The M on esse Page 75 Ethel (Nichols) Einslee ___ Burr Groves, Ranchman__ Ralph Krows, Merchant __ Elmer Longpre, Physician John Wilkinson, Physician Minnie (Reins) Wilkinson CLASS OF 1895 Jessica (Patrick) Bacon (Dejceased)__ H. W. Freeman, Dentist___ Gertrude (Ellis) Hess _____ Hilma (Melby) Kinney_____ Eva (Kious) Knaur__ Charles Pogue, Granite Works___._ Edlmund T, Safford, Book Binding _ Samuel Sanstrom (Deceiased) _ Fred Willis, Manager Credit Depit. Mandel Bros. _ Brunswick, Indiana _Paonia, Colorado Seattle, Washington __ Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee, Illinois __ Kankakee ' , Illinois Grant Park, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _Momence, Illinois Kankakee, Illinois _ Crawfordsville, Indiana Superior, Wisconsin Chicago, Illinois CLASS OF 1896 Magdalene Campbell, Reporter ___ Momence, Illinois Elwin L. Clark, College Instructor___„Cemson! College, South, Carolina Fred O. Clark, Credit Dept.. International Harvestetr ___Momence, Illinois Lena (Drayer) Collier___832 S. Wildwood Aviej., Kankakee, Illinois! May Culver, Musician and Stenographer_1600 25th Ave., Seattle, Washington Grayce (Lane) France _____..Momence, Illinois Jesse M. Gray .:________ Orlando, Florida Ernest Griffin, Farmer a;nd Banker ____ Grant Park, Illinois May (Buffington) Hoinke _____Fort Dodge, Iowa Clara Langdon __-__—____ Portland, Oregon Cora (Simondsl Allison __ Carrie (Morgan) Beatty_ Hattie (Ingraham) Bigleilow _ William J. Cleary, Priest __ Julia Dowling, Clerk - May (Gibson) Dunn__ Bertha Durham__:- Henry Hanson, Merchant- Rosilda (Fountain) Hearst — Clare Kelsey, Fruit Inspector Delia (O’Donnell) Ledo- CLASS OF 1898 _5231 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, Missouri ____Danville), Kentucky _4858 Lincoln Ave., Los Angeles, California _612 17th Ave|� , East Moline., Illinois _Chicago, Illinois _6160 Barrows Drive, Los Angeles, California _ Momence, Illinois __Miles City, Montana _Sit. Louis. Missouri _Spokane, Washington _Chicago, Illinois CLASS OF 1899 Mary L. Bukowski ---—- Josephine (Wagner) Crowell ---- Harold! Dennis, Farmer---- Edna (Paradis) Macdonald --—- Norman M. Shaw, Captain U. S. Marines —_ Olyd ' e L. Tabler, Lumber and Coal Dealer __;__ Kankakee, Illinois __ Chicago, Illinois ____y_ Grant Park, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _1519 St., N. W Washington,, D C _Momence, Illinois CLASS OF 1900 Amos Chamberlain, Farmer----Momence, Illinois Carrol C. Clark__— —----- Chicago, Illinois James Cleary, Merchant---—--- Momence, Illinois Page 70 The Monesse Georfgia (Lamport) Coleman_Battle Crejek, Michigan Lena (Dennis) Felt-Momence, Illinois Nellie (Dwyer) Gordon -Penfield, Illinois Will Harris, Farmer---Granft Park, Illinois Junia Johnson ----Portland!, Oregon Leona (Garrett) Montgomery — ___Stockland, Illinois; Stephefn Morgan (Deceased) Mattie (Babin) Mulcher __ Freemont, Michigan Bessie (McKee) Porter______ Sioux Falls, South Dakota Edward; A. Porter_______Buffalo, Oklahoma Belle Rice, Teacher __Momence, Illinois Florence) (Culver) Shaffer__3320 Lrvimg 1 Ave., S. Minneapolis Minnesota I della (Parmley) Sollitt _Dodge City,, Kansas Phoebe (Gibeault) Sprinkle_..Walnut Street, Villa Grove, Illinois May (Lamport) Wallace_ ' _ r ____ Grant; Park, Illinois Fred Willis _ : __.__4726 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Ida (Stratton) Woody___Fort Worth, Texas CLASS OF 1901 Olive (Burchard) Freeman_._Grant Park, Illinois Birdiqj (Smith) Gregoire __Tacoma, Washington Frances (Clark) Hartman _Muskegon, Michigan Alma (Drayer) Jackson, ' ___R. F. D. No. 6, Dover, New Hampshire Wayne Kelsey__ East Spokane:, Washington Mamie (Brady) Keiltering__ Ladysmith, Wisconsin Ethel (Weaver) Lakin___Fit. Dodjge, Iowa Josie (Dwyer) Linton_ Lavina, Montana Clara Nadolni___San Francisco, California George Porter, School Superintendent ____Snyder, Arkansas Ida (Force) Wilcottl__Bartlesville, Oklahoma Maysie (Kious) Chamberlain Jennie Cleary, Teacher__ Laura Dennis __ Joseph Gibeault, Merchant _ Phoebe (Neflson) Gregory Anna Hanson, Nurse_ Grace (Seaman) King ' - Blanche (Freeman) Lewis _ Ezra Porter (Deceased)- Elizabeth (Cleary) Rilejy — Estella (Vane) Sergeant- Laura (Gibson) Watrous — CLASS OF 1902 --Momence , Illinois - Momence, Illinois --Grant Park, Illinois -20 E. Church St., Orlando, Florida _211 S. Ninth St., Mount Vernon,.New York ____2037 W. 111th St., Chicago, Illinois __740 Hackeltt Street, Beloit, Wisconsin _ Momence, Illinois 1719 East 83rd Street, Chicago, Illinois __Momence, Illinois __59 Smith St., Groton, Connecticut CLASS OF 1903 Bonnie (Weaver) Abies____Massachusetts Ivy (Porter) Bruner___Parkdale, Arkansas Edith (Benneltt) Chamberlain___ Momence, Illinois Flora (Dayton) Quick_—420 Fall Street, Ithaca, New York Blanche (Wilson:) Esson--—-Grant Park, Illinois Frank W. Garrett, Agriculture Instructor_S. Ohio St., Tuscola, Illinois Martha (Baechlter) Garrett —_--_S. Ohio St,, Tuscola, Illinois Marion (Searls) Hanson_——-Momence, Illinois Sarah Hanson, Teacher---4736 Beacon Street, Chicago, Illinois The Monesse Page 77 Bl ' endina Miller, Artist Varnum Parish, Attorney Carrie (Spry) Pifer_ Niles Porter, Farmer _ Edna (Dayton) Wheeler _ Esither (Gray) Wilson ___ -Ringoes, New Jersey --- Momence, Illinois -Tacoma, Washington - Momence, Illinois 5032 S. Street, Detroit, Michigan - r — Comanche, Texas CLASS OF 1904 Caniei (Clark) Blood----—-—_Sheridan, Wyoming Agnes Petersen---- ---Momence, Illinois Edward Cleary, Bank Cashier — -- Momence, Illinois Lloyd Crosby (Deceased) _ Sal lie Crosby, Nurse--_-Momence, Illinois Myrtle Gibeau.lt, Stenographer-812 First National Bank, Chicago Illinois Viola (Chipman) Holman ---San Francisco, California Leigh Kelsey, Farmer----East Spokanet, Washington Clyde P arm ley, Electrical Engineer- - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ina (Hess) Robinson--Conrad, Indiana Anna Templeton Bookkeeper-Chicago, Illinois Marie (Wennerholm) Wennerholm _______... Momence, Illinois Gilbert Willis, Merchant ----Momence, Illinois Clara Wilson, Teacher- --Grant Park, Illinois Georgia Bennet- _ Jay Garretit (Deceased)_ Jessie Garrett, Teacher_ Stella (Dwyer) Gocdere_ Lola (Mane) Hazard_ Hallie (Selby) McLaughlin Virginia (Tabler) Roden _ Francist Cleary, Priest_ Serina (Johnson) Hanson - Will Hanson_ Nina (Fish) Huskison_ Emma (Pittman) Vane_ Irene (Bruckner) Wheeler, CLASS OF 1905 -Grant Park, Illinois __ Holton, California _ Chicago, Illinois _ Berwyn, Illinois ___Cerro Gordo, Illinois .44 Finley Avenue, Hollywood, California _ Warsaw, Illinois _Sleepy Eye, Minnesota _5141 S. Sawyer Street, Chicago, Illinois ___ Muskogee, Oklahoma _Momence, Illinois _ Momence, Illinois CLASS OF 1907 Hazel (Broad) Brockleman_ John Bukowski_____ Lottie: (Hesis) Chipman_ Nellie (Lo;g}hry) Cleft __ Frank DuFrain, Principal High School Mamie Halpin, Stenographer- Harry Hoag, Momence Theatre- Lucille (Fish) Hunt - Myrtle (Crosby) Riveist —- Carrie (Hanson) Sauers-- Clennie! (Little) Schoenwald- _Chestertion, Indiana 1434 Granville Avenue, Chicago, Illinois ___Momence, Illinois __Oak Park, Illinois _Pontiac, Michigan _652 Roscoe Streelt, Chicajgo, Illinois ___Momence, Illinois _Lowell, Indiana _Vaughn Farm Homewood, Illinois _WheatfMd, Indiana _Grant Park, Illinois CLASS OF 1908 Bessie Bennett, Musician ___1746 McCadden Place, Hollywood, California Hazel (Thurber) Britton (Deceased) - Axel Hanson Teacher ____Grand Rivers, Iowa Page 78 The Monesse Florence (Smith) Hayden_ Will Haydeto, Automobiles_ Frances (Hatpin) McKee_ Meryl (Boyd) Melvin__ Gertrude Nelson, Teacher_ Margaret Nelson, Accountant Will Parish_ Clare Porter, Clerk____ James Ryan, Lawyer_ __.Yorkville, Illinois __ .Yorkville, Illinois .2980 Collinwood, Detroit, Michigan ____San Fernando, California _800 Highland, Chicago, Illinois __800 Highland, Chicajgo, Illinois _____Momence, Illinois __Morocco, Indiana _Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Margaret (McMann) Sawyer___Lansing, Michigan Minnie (Wilmot) Shoults__2019 Taylor Street, Amarilla, Texas Mattie Stetson (Deceased)______ Josephine Tiffany, Violinist__Momence), Illinois Jesse Wilson, Farmer_______Grant Park, Illinois CLASS OF 1909 Clara (Eurtt) Allen---..Newcastle, Indiana Ida (Anderson) Baker______ : _ r _Wabash, Indiana Mable (Popejoy) Blakeley (Deceased)_ James Crosby, Horticulturist__._____Momence, Illinois Georgia (Bgoness) Danver___307 No. Buchanan, Amarilla, Texas Claude DuBridge, Steel Mill Machinist__Chicago Heights, Illinois Arthur Giroux_,__________Momence, Illinois Gaylord Hess, Physician_______Momence, Illinois Anna Keeier (Deceased)_____,____ George Nichols, Locbmotive Engineer..__Villa Grove,, Illinois Harold Smith, Farmer__ .___ ___Momence, Illinois Will Tuttle, Department of Commerce______Springfield, Illinois CLASS OF 1910 Clifford Connor._ Beu 1 a h (C re me r ) Cornelius___ Margaret (Cleary) Dejnnis_ Percival Dennis___ Marie (Jackson) Fareil’l_._ Mary (Law) Folds____ Irma Gordinier, Teacher_ George Grabe, Travelling Auditor_ Grace (Porter) Greeniwalt_ : _ Eva (Lilly) Huntington_ Beatrice (Barsalou) Karg ' ____ N e i 1 Mete alf____ ______ Harold Nelson, Monotype Foreman. Cathryn (Mazur) O’Rourke__ Irene (Garrett) Pittman__ Lester Polk, Governmenlt Service_ Catherine) (Halpin) Sherwood__ Cec i 1 S h erwo od_ Mable Snow (Deceased)_ John Stratton _ _ Howard Walker, Electrician_ Louise (Astlel) Wilson--__ ----Glen wood, Illinois --Wheaton, Illinois - Momence, Illinois - Momence, Iliinoisi 907 Stanley Avenue, Hollywood, California -Lake Forest, Illinois --- Momence, Illinois --7825 Colfax Avenue;, Chicago, Illinois -Momence, Illinois --Tefft, Indiana -7024 Euclid Avenue, Chicago;, Illinois ---..Momence, Illinois -—--7434 N. Seely Ave., Chicago, Illinois -Saranac Lake, New York —--Momence, Illinois -San Antonio, Texas -Momence, Illinois - Momence, Illinois -- New York 545 Considine Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio .6718 Clyde Avelnue, Chicago, Illinois The Mon esse Page 79 CLASS OF 1911 Heljen (Kirby) Bashen______„_335 S. Ashland, LaGrange, Illinois Ivan Crosby, Rancher__.___.Warrick, Montana Everett Fountain _ .525 Orchard Street, Chicago, Illinois Ethel (Dwyer) Gordon, Teacher_810 Colorado Avenue LaJunta, Colorado Lorene Hill, Nursel______i__Los Angeles California Dean Howk, Principal High School___Rushville Illinois Alice (Wilson) Nusbaum_„_„_Grant Park, Illinois CLASS OF 1912 Wayne Allen, Bank_ _ _ Florence (West) Astle_ r _ Jean Bigelow, Sten!o(grapher_--________ Mary (Clark) Black _ Georgej Bukowski, Railroad Clerk __ Walter DuBridge, Wirelless Operator __ r __. Ragnhild Jensen,, Stenographer_ Maude (HupjpD Lavery_ Effie Lundstrom, Teacher _____ Helen Melby, Social Worker_ Harry Seavey, Electrician __ _ _ _Chicago, Illinois __Momence, Illinois __San Francisco, California ....:_ Momence, Illinois ___ Momence, Illinois _Chicago, Illinois __ Chicago, Illinois _ Gary, Indiana _Beecher, Illinois ___Milwaukee;, Wisconsin _Elmhurst, Illinois CLASS OF 1918 Mabel Clapsaddle _:____6683 Franklin, Hollywood,, California Leonard Gordinier_____Downers Grove, Illinois Ruby (Tuttle) Hampton____Box 261, Dolton, Illinois Oscar Hanson, Standard Oil Company___El Se unda, California Clark Howk, Consumer’s Company___ Chicago, Illinois Amanda Johnson_ Chicago, Illinois Dolly (Nelson) Johnson_ Chicago, Illinois Anthony Parish, Banker_Momence, Illinois Nora (Lynds) Snow_____ Lake Crystal, Minnesota Earl Todd (Deceased) _ r ,_ Charles Tuttle ___ Urban a, Illinois Ethel (Bradley) Wright__ _ _ Malta, Illinois CLASS OF 1914 Viola (Olsen) Albert _____ Momence, Illinois Bessie Brassard____ 6769 Hawthorne Avenue, Hollywood, California Livonia (Walker) Council __ 490 North Avenue, Aurora, Illinois Zenaida (Zahl) Fredericks_______Milwaukee, Wisconsin Duwana (Rasmussen) McKennan, Teacher _______Momence, Illinois Florence (Smith) Round__845 E. Alton St., Appleton Wisconsin Dorothy) (Nelson) Stowe __ 5057 N. Robey St., Chicago,, Illinois Lu’u (Beyerlein) Unruh _ Grant Park, Illinois Harry Wiechen____.__Chicago, Illinois Helena (Hardy) Wilk ______ Momence,, Illinois Selma (Johnson) Wooldridjge__Momence, Illinois CLASS OF 1915 Aimee Bigelow, Graduate Nurse_2470 Washington Sit., San Francisco California Ruth (Boswell) Brock______Domphan, Missouri Hazel (McConnell) Conrad___z_.Momence, Illinois Robert Dennis, Farmer___.____Grant Park, Illinois J?aL§T« SO The Monesft Fred Evans, Druggist_____ Momenee, Illinois Margaret Greenawallt, Teacher_Momenee, Illinois Clay Hayden),, Assistant Coach, Coe College __Cedar Rapids, Iowa Elva (DuBridge) Hughey--5021 N: Robey St., Chicago, Illinois Edgar Jensen, Doctor____Momenee, Illinois Lucy (Brown) Mullins_____,_Marshall, Illinois Hilton Nichols -- 4021 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Pauline Nichols Secretary -7620 Green view Avenue!, Chicago, Illinois Lucille Peterson, Commercial Work_111 Ellis Avenue, Peoria, Illinois Lora Simonds (Deceased) ______ Gertrude Smith, Teacher_ Momenee, Illinois Ch ariest Stevens, Bank Clerk_Steiger, Illinois Philip SweeA Insurance_ Momenee, Illinois Margiaret (Nelson) Weakley _ Momenee, Illinois Fay Ault_ Leora (Bishop) Bagby, Teacher Lyle; Brown, Teacher_-_ Hazel (Taylor) Davis_ Elnora Dickey, Stenographer _ Viola DuFraiin, Teacher _ Florence (Bright) Gibson _ Ruth Hanson, School Nurse — Gerald Manzer _ Fred Melby _____ Paul Nelson, Salesman_ Mildred Storrs_ Dorothy Styles, Teacher_ EWa (Turrel) Torn _ Martha (Searls) Wirt_ Marie (Seavey) Young- CLASS OF 1916 _West Hammond, Indiana __ _Steiger, Illinois ___,_,_Momenee, Illinois ___Shelby, Indiana __._Chicago, Illinois __Chicago Heighlts, Illinois __Marine City, Michigan _,__ Chicago Heights, Illinois __Gary, Indiana _829 Madison, Gary, Indiana ____Ft. Wayne, Indiana ___ Chicago, Illinois ____.__ Cowley, Wyoming _3356 N. Bilburn Ave., Chicago, Illinois _ LeRoy, Illinois _ Chicago, Illinois CLASS OF 1917 Jack Clegg. Aviator_ Florence Cole_ Martina Condon, Nurse-- Capt. Ray Cook____ Dorothy Durham, Teacher -- Vivian Edwards _- Alice (Hardy) Hungerford-- Alvira (Dickey) Hayden- Mildred (Hayden) Howell--—- Gladys (Jackson) Ivey-- - Anna Johnson, Teacher----— Ellen Johnson-- Amy Mattocks, Teacher--- Elizabeth McKinstry, Teacher -- Ruth (Johnson) Spuck- Lucy (Hupp) Thompson, Bank Clerk- Lulu (Knaur) Wulff--- _California _Chicago, Illinois _ Los Angeles,, California _Philippine Islands __Momenee, Illinois __Detroit, Michigan _Momenee, Illinois __Grant Park, Illinois Chicago Heighlts, Illinois _ Los Angeles, California --Seisser, Illinois _Chicago, Illinois __Momenee, Illinois __ Aurora, Illinois - Chicago, Illinois --Momenee, Illinois -Kankakee, Illinois CLASS OF 1918 Lawrence Benjamin ____ Chicago, Illinois Lucy (Hayden) Burch —-—-—- 2719 Idiewood Ave. ? Youngstown, Ohio The Monesse Page 81 Evelyn Faucher, Bookkeeper_ Alfred Horsch, Student_._ Florence (Log-an) Leonard_ Willabelle (Wiltse) Lewis_ Beille Lunt, Stenographer_ Harold McKee, Student_ Lu ra Nelson: Student Nurse_ Wilhelmina (Fedde) Nelson_ Robert Nichols, Architect_ Norma (Smith) Packard_ Ruth Porter__ : _ Lawrence Renstrom, R. R. Clerk Alfred Schneider_ Dorothy Smith, Actress_ Grace; Styles, Research Work_ Marian Styles;, Secretary_ Edith (Lamport) Zimmermann _Chicago Heights Illinois _U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis —4734 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Missouri _ Momence, Illinois _6421 Stewart Ave., Chicago), Illinoisi _:_Notre Dame University _ 800 Highland, Oak Park,, Illinois _3722 Fairfield Ave., Ft. Wayne, Indiana _909 Argyle Ave.,, Chicago, Illinois _ ' _Dolton, Illinois _Momence, Illinois __ Y. M. C A, Danville, Illinois _Owaso, Michigan _ Momence, Illinois 636 N. Wilton Place, Losi Angeles California _225 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah _ Grant Park, Illinois CLASS OF 1919 Howard Bradley, Farmer_- Momence, Illinois Lawrence Burch, Engineer _2719 Idlewood Ave., Youngstown, Ohio Edward Bydalek,, Farmer_Momence Illinois Ray Chatfield, Mining Engineer_Verona, Illinois Roy Chatfield, Bank Clerk _,_Momence;, Illinois Marjorie (Hall) Deardurff_Momence, Illinois Lester DuMontelle, Assistant Postmaster_ Momence Illinois: Frieda (Evans) Elb__ San Jose, California Doris (Harms) Gilman_172 N. Harrison Ave., Kankakee, Illinois Irenof Hardy, Secretary _Momence, Illinois Lorenia (Lewis) Hayden__ Grant Park., Illinois Roy Hess-Momence, Illinois Elizabeth Jensen, Student_1_University of Illinois Andrew Kinney, Farmer-Momence, Illinois Myron Kinney, Farmer- Momence, Illinois James Lamport, Traveling Salesman_i__ Chicago, Illinois Lydia Mussman, Student_University of Illinois Violet O’Connell, Stenographer_5912 Park Ave., Kansas City, Kansas Arthur Price Lawyer-Kankakee, Illinois Harry Shaffer-3304 Beach Avenue;, Chicago, Illinois Gertrude (Porter) Yohnka_Kankakee, Illinois CLASS OF 1920 Earl Bartleftt, Farmer __;__ Clara (Bydalek) Chrisltjansen_ Helen (Fox) Denny _ Ruby (Bright) Forburger _ Hazel (Mills) Gordinier_ Warren Gray_ Lon Kellolr, Teacher____ Leila (Harms) Krai__ Charlies O’Connell, Commercial Work_ Mary Paradis, Teacher___i_. Blanche Peterson;, Commercial Work__ Pearl (Deliere) Peterson _________ __ Grant Park,, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _ Michigan City, Indiana _ Momence, Illinois _Downers Grove, Illinois _Momence, Illinois —__Momence, Illinois -Momence, Illinoisi -Kansas City, Missouri - Detroit, Michigan Ill Ellis Ave., Peoria Illinois --— Momehee, Illinois Page 82 T The Monmm William Porter_Momenee, Illinois Letter Sanstrom, Office Work___Momenee, Illinois Elno Smith _____ Montgomery, Alabama Paul Sweeiney____Chicago, Illinois Genelvieve (Wilson) Sanstrom _ Mendota, Illinois CLASS OF 1921 Bernice (Davis) Anstrom___.__Momenee, Illinois Archie Ault_ T _ r _Momenee, Illinois Della Brown ___;--- - Chicago, Illinois Lila (Kennedy) Chapman, Stenographer_Momenee, Illinois Atherton Cooke)__ Momenee, Illinois Mildred (Fedde) Cooke___Momenee, Illinois Ruby (Ross) Copley___4812 Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois Leila (Gibson) Held ____i_ Evanston, Illinois Jessie Greenawalt Teacher,_Momenee, Illinois Ernest Hardy, Railroad Operator, 3333 Commonwealth Ave., Indiana Harbor, Ind. Margaret Hobart E mployment Dept.,_40 Berkeley Ave., Boston, Massachusetts Albert Hunte, Cook__ j ___Momenee, Illinois Harry Hunte, Farmer_ Momenee, Illinois Theodore Johnson, Farmer__ Momenee, Illinois Alice} King, Bank Clerk_ Momenee,, Illinois Marie Kinney, Teacher __, r _-Momenee, Illinois Laura Martin, Office Assistant__:_Momenee, Illinois Lulu Meinzer, Teacher___ T _Momenee, Illinois. Ralph McKinstry, Farmer__Grant Park, Illinois Gilbert Mussman, Farmer__ Grant Park, Illinois Gladys (Ward) Peterson _ a _ _ Momenee, Illinois Gofnola Walker, Secretary ____5510 Blackstone Ave., Chicago, Illinois Alima (Hal$ Walters____242 N. Randolph St., Champaign Illinois Loraine Willtse_-_-_-_Momenee, Illinois Ruth (Searls) Barnard_ Fred Brassard, Clerk_ Mina (Qstermeyer) Butell _ Earl Chamberlain, Farmer_ Ruth Chat field _ Leroy Clawson, Farmer- Clyde Coffei, Student __ Donald Curtis -__ Irene (Mulrooney) Ewert_ Franklin Gamble, Student — Mary (Harlan) Gardner_ Edith Gibson, Student_ Florence Greenawalt, Teacher Leota (Smith) Hamann _ Robert Hanlon;_ Gladys Hardy_ Jennie) Harms__ Oirin Hertz, Student _ Ajrthur Hupp__ Elva (Jones) Meeker __ CLASS OF 1922 _Magoop Ave., E. Chicago,, Indiana - Momenee, Illinois; _Steger, Illinois _Momeneej, Illinois _ Momenee Illinois _ Momenee, Illinois _____,_ University of Illinois __ _ Chicago, Illinois ___ r _Chicago, Illinois _ University of Illinois _Momenee, Illinois __University of Illinois ___ Momenee,, Illinois - Gilman, Illinois _._„_Grant Park, Illinois ___ Momenee., Illinois ___104 Perry St., Oakland, California __._■_)_University of Illinois ____1529 E. 66th Place , Chicago, Illinois -_--Rochester, New York The Monesse Page 83 Albert Kelsoni, Clerk_ Weisley Langdoc, Teacher _ Elizabeth LaRoche, Stenographer_ Leta Livingston Teacher_ Walter Logan___ Lucille Mills_ Gladys (Stearmau) Moore, Student Nurse Clarice (Lamport) Mussman__ Lillian Neeld, Bank Clerk _ Helen Nichols, Teacher _ Jennie Pedersen, Teacher_ Harriet Pittman Teacher _ Elizabeth Pape joy, Stenographer_ Mildred Rice, Stenographer__ Howard Sharkey_____ Alfred Wiechen___ Ruby Wilson__ _Momencet, Illinois _ Martiinton, Illinois _ Kankakee;, Illinois _Grant Park, Illinois _Chicago, Illinois _Momence,, Illinois _ Indianapolis!, Indiana _Grant Park, Illinois Los Angeles, California _ Momence, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _ Streator, Illinois _Chicago, Illinois _Momence,, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _ Beecher, Illinois Grant Park,, Illinois CLASS OF 1923 Clyde Bishop _.____ Chicago Heights, Illinois Vio ' iii Burns_R. F. D, No. 6, Valparaiso, Indiana John Butterfield___1911 S. Hamlin Ave. ( , Chicago, Illinois Clyde Cantway_Momence, Illinois Phebe Carr, Stenographer_ Chicago, Illinois Gladys DuMontelle__Momence,, Illinois Edmond Franklin, Clerk_Momianee, Illinois Merle Gardner, Stenographer_ _Kankakee;, Illinois! Theresa (Wheeler) Grimes__ Grant Park, Illinois Grace Hardy, Teacher_ Momence,, Illinois Edmond Hess__:__ Momence), Illinois Albert Hyrup_ Momence, Illinois Leila Inslee, Clerk ____ Washington, D. C. Hilima Johnson, Student_ Wheaton, Illinois Lulu Jones___1___Momence, Illinois William Julian;, Student_■_University of Illinois Barbara King, Stenographer_ ' _5653 Race Avej,, Chicago, Illinois Raymond Martin, Clerk _ Chicago, Illinois Anna Muehleisen, Stenographer__•_:_ Kankakee, Illinois Esther Nelson, Stenographed:_ Momence, Illinois Julie Paradis Student--5419 Greenwood Ave., Chicago, Illinois Anna Pinsak,, Teacher___,__ Momence;, Illinois Elroy Sergeant Student_5412 Ellis Ave., Chicago, Illinois Janet (Smith Telephone Operator_9542 A venue L., Chicago, Illinois Austin Truitt, Student_1308 N. Main Street, Illinois Wofslleyan University John Vandenberg_,__Dolton, Illinois CLASS OF 1924 Virginia Adams, Student_ Clarice (Bartlett,) Hufty __ Pearl Brassard, Student, Kindergarten School Ellen (Burton)) Brown_ Francis Brown, Business _,_ Pearl Buckman „___,__ Fred Bydalejk_ _ _ _Normal, Illinois Fond du Lac, Wisconsin _Chicago, Illinois __Flint, Michigan _Grant Park, Illinois _Momence, Illinois _ Momence, Illinois Page 84 The Monesse Horace Carr, Electrician____Jolief, Illinois Donald Chipman, W. Electric___5126 W. 22nd Place, Cicero,, Chicago, Illinois Earle Clawson Musician____Momen.ce, Illinois Warren Davis -----:_Momencej, Mildred Ellers, Stenographer__— Chicago, Faye Gardner, Teacher____ Momencej, Florence Hayden ____ Chicago, Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Hallie (Kennedy) Johnson_:_Momencej, Illinois Hazel Kile, Stenographer -,-- Chicago, Illinois Elva Langdoc, Teacher_Grant Park, Illinois ElVira Lawrence Teacher_Grant Park, Illinois Marian! McKinsItry, Teacher_:___-_ Grant Park„ Illinois Harold Mussman, Farmer__Grant Park, Illinois Culver Paradis, Student, University of Washington_Seattle, Washington Harry Park, Business___Momence Illinois Lyman Pqfarson Clerk C. and E„ L R. R._Momence, Illinois Andrew Pedersen, Electrician_I_Momence,, Illinois Dorothy Pedersen, Stenographer___Chicago, Illinois Marie Prather, Teacher--_---Momence, Illinois Harold Price ' , Student ----University of Illinois Beulah Rasmussen, Stenographer __ Momence, Illinois Marie Renstrom, Stenographer__1___Momence, Illinois George Sergeant, Western Electric __ Chicago, Illinois Lie ona Sharkey ____6249 Harper Ave., Chicago, Illinois Alpha Styles, Teacher_Momence, Illinois Dell Tinney Chemist ___Chicago Heights, Illinois ljunlia Upham ; , Teacher__Momence, Illinois Frank VanZant, Student Dental College__Chicago, Illinois Lois Wallace__Granjt Park, Illinois Helen Ward tf Office Assistant__Momence, Illinois Maxwell Ward, Sales Dept,_5126 WLj 22nd PI. Cicero, Chicago, Illinois Josephine Wennerholm,, Stenograher_ Chicago, Illinois Vivian Whiting, Stenographer_ Chicajgo, Illinois Jessie Wyatt Cashier___7 E. Walton St., Chicago, Illinois CLASS OF 1925 Chester Blekfield, Farmer_ Kankakee, Illinois Raymond Butterfield, Draftsman__Crete, Illinois Clara Camnbell, Situ dent Nurse, Presbyterian Hospital__Chicago, Illinois Everett Davis __Harvey, Illinois Eva Donaldson. Stenographer __ Momence, Illinois l Lrv Farr. Teacher_Momence! Illinois Edward Eox_Momence. Illinois PTenrv Hanson_____8812 Petoskey Ave., Detroit, Michigan Wavoe Hnrtz. Farmer_Momence. Illinois Mark Hobart. Student_Universitv of Wisconsin Tobn Huftv. Armour Co._6058 Dorchelster Ave.. Chicago, Illinois Margaret, Tense n _ Momence, Illinois Pertle Kelson Clerk_,______ Momence, Illinois A mam Kenneidv___ _Momence, Illinois Walter Krueger. Student, Greer Automotor School___Chicago, Illinois Maynard Liberty_____Momence, Illinois Dewey Line, Farmer _ Momence, Illinois Duane Metcalf_ Momence, Illinois Elmer Miller, Farmer---- Grant Park, Illinois The Monesse Page 85 Lena Muehleisen___ Louise Munden_ Claude Nelson ----— Clifford Rice___ Viola Sharkey _ Claude Styles, Student _ Franklin Tinney, Farmer__ Edyt ' he (Trimby) Park _ Eveilyn VanZant, Student __ Dale Walker, Studen ' t_ Dorothy Ward, Teacher _ John; Wiltse, Student_ Lucy Yates, Teacher _._ Edna Zimmerman, Stenographer and Bookkeeper _Grant Park, Illinois _Oak Park, Illinois __Momenee, Illinois _Grant Park, Illinois _Momenee, Illinois _University of Illinois _Momenee, Illinois _Momenee, Illinois _University of Illinois University of Cincinnati _ Momenee, Illinois _University of Illinois _Momenee, Illinois _Grant Park, Illinois CLASS OF 1926 Elenor Backus, Stenographer -.- Chicago Heights, Illinois Clifford Baechler, Farmer-...- Grant Park, Illinois William Baker, Student, Northwestern Uuniversity_Evanston, Illinois Antoinette Beauprei _ Momenee, Illinois Frank Bishir, Draftsman - Chicago Heights, Illinois Armen Blanke, Student, University of Illinois_Urbana, Illinois Nellie Buckner, Teacher _ Momenee, Illinois Robert Bukowski, Post Office Clerk _Momenee, Illinois Ruth Butterfield __ _ Momenee, Illinois Marie Christjansen, Stenographer _... _ Springfield, Illinois Elizabeth Clark, Student, Rockford Colkfge ___Rockford, Illinois Helen Cole _:_ Grant Park, Illinois John Cole -- Grant Park, Illinois Lloyd Filers, Farmer __ Momenee, Illinois Oscar Everhart, Student, University of Maryland_ College Park, Maryland Merlin Felt, Teacher _ Momenee, Illinois Hazel Giasson _ Momenee, Illinois Marjorie Gibson, Student, Northwestern University_Evanston, Illinois Ralph Gray, Bakery Employe _ Momenee, Illinois Ruby Gray _ Momenee, Illinois Margaret Irwin, Student, Monmouth College _ Monmouth, Illinois George Kaylcr __ Gary, Indiana Marcell Hall, Studielnt, University of Illinois __—Urbana, Illinois Lester Kramer ___ Grant Park, Illinois Charles Krueger _._Grant Park, Illinois Ruby Lamport, Teacher _ Momenee, Illinois William Edwin Lloyd, Student, Statet Teachers College-Normal, Illinois Anthony Mazur - Momenee, Illinois Pauli ' ne Porter ---- Momenee, Illinois Agnes Prairie _._ - Momenee, Illinois Lorrine Rice ___-_ - - Momenee, Illinois Milton Sherwood, Clerk _ Momenee, Illinois John Shronts, Student, Northwestern University -Evanston, Illinois Velda Smith _ Momenee, Illinois Elmer Stoakley, Clerk _ Momenee, Illinois Lola Tinney _ Momenee, Illinois Rheuby Verhines, Clerk - Momenee, Illinois Evelyn Weber, Student, Illinoisi Wesleyan University-Bloomington, Illinois Florence Whiting _ Chicago, Illinois Myrtle King _ Momenee, Illinois Hess Bros. Lumber Grain and Coal “Say It WithjjFlowers” from The Momence Greenhouse Momence Illinois Phone 196-J Momence, Ill. Compliments of Linn, the Jeweler DIAMONDS WATCHES CLOCKS PIANOS Momence Illinois Extra Copies of the MONESSE May be obtained at the office of the Superintendent in the new High School Building OUR WATCH WORD IS SERVICE We will put the ICE in servICE Mfgrs. Artificial Ice Momence Pure Ice Co. Phone 75-J Momence, Illinois P. J. Cleary Son Meat Market Groceries Richelieu Brand Food Products Dixie Highway Momence Illinois B. L. Tabler Son Lumber Grain and Coal Momence Illinois Telephone 112 Texaco Oil Station LYMAN REYNOLDS, Prop. Dixie Highway and, River Street Phone, 209-W Krai Willis Variety Store -- “Almost Everything for Every¬ body.’’ Momence Illinois William Porter GRAIN COAL and FLED Phone 330-J Momence Illinois INSURANCE LIFE FIRE WINDSTORM and TORNADO PLATE GLASS C. A. Schenk, Agt. Box 601 Phone 379-J Momence Illinois Momence Furniture and Undertaking Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS -- “Ask those we have served.” P. M. Harrison, Mgr. Albert A. Waltman FURNITURE RUGS PICTURE FRAMING Momence Illinois Chevrolet Cars Trucks Call and see our New IMPERIAL LANDAU Nothing excells it in the luxury of appointments embodies in this and other Chevrolet! ears. T. R. MOTOR SALES CO. Madsen Cafe H. A. Hunte, Prop. Quality and Service Dixie Highway Momence Illinois O. A. BURDICK Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals Toilet Articles, Stationery Cigars and Tobaccos MEET ME AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN Momence Illinois F. L THYFAULT WALL PAPER PAINTS VARNISH GLASS General Decorating Contractor We do all kinds of Wiring and Electrical Work Full line of Electrical! Appliances, One Day Exide Battery Service Fairbanks-Morse Products Leon Graves Electric Shop Telephone 1744J M anence Illinois Follow the Crowd to Dixie Sweet Shop LEADING CONFECTIONERS and for SATISFYING SODA SERVICE Telephone 178 Telephone] 67 Momence Illinois Momence Illinois When You Are in Need of Hardware Plumbing Heating Furnac3s Sheet Metal Work CALL 12 Chas. B. Astle Son Established 1871 Deliere Bros. The Chicago Store Dealers m P. Goldberg, Prop. Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh and Salt Meats The Best the Market Affords DRY GOODS CLOTHING AND SHOES Telephone 179 - . Momence Illinois Momence Illinois Sherwood Filling Wennerholm Bros. Station Rush Sherwood, Prop. Garage and JOHNSON PRODUCTS Auto Livery Momence 113 j non Velie and Chrysler Cars J. B. Jensen Mo¬ tor Co. - - - GENERAL REPAIRING TIRES REPAIRS ACCESSORIES Complete Electrical Service BUICK CARS U. S. C. BATTERIES Telephone 41 Phones—Office 2S9, Res. 152-J Momence Illinois The Adkins Photo Studio H. GILKISON Newsdealer • CIGARS, TOBACCO EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC CANDY - ♦ ■ - FOUNTAIN DRINKS Momence, Illinois Momence Illinois Rietz Pittman The Dixie Highway ---- « - -- Cafe Groceries and Mea f s Get. the Habit Eat the Dixie Way FIRST QUALITY FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE Phone 22 Momence Illinois C. I Rannells, Prop. So. Dixie Highway Momence Compliments of ft. 3tt. Canabaji Funeral Director i S MOMENCE JLL. Our, Motto “Courtesy and Service” Hart Schaffner Lady Assistant Phone 96 Marx Clothes Bob’s Resort On the Beautiful Kankakee River -_- + --- Mallory Hats - - Hotel and Cottage Accommodations Bostonian Shoes Authorized Johnson Outboard! Motor Agency Momence Phone 938-32 Bradley Knitwear MOMENCE TIRE Dr. L. P. Basford and VULCANIZING DENTIST COMPANY Office Over First National Bank For Tire Service Momence Illinois Temple Service Station GASOLINE OILS TIRES AND ACCESSORIES Phonet 101 R. J. Chamberlain DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS GRAHAM BROTHERS TRUCKS Phone 362-W E. Washington Street Momence, Illinois The Yellow Front Telephone 55-J Store The Dixie Filling H. C. CROMWELL Station MEATS GROCERIES FRUITS VEGETABLES MACK SHRONTZ, Prop. We Selt ' Everything- Just Ask for it Gas, Oils and Accessories Phone 210 Momence, Illinois Not merely what we do, but what we try to do and why, are the true interpreters of what we are. Unjnle (Brain Itlhrat Company Momence Chicago Hamilton N. P. JENSEN Service Quality JEWELRY DRUGS PAINTS WALL PAPER KODAKS CANDIES STATIONERY SODA The Rexall Store Momence Illinois The H. W. Conrad Bakery Many folks are of so many minds, but only one opinion, when it comes to buying Bread. “Conrad’s” “Quality Asserts Itself” Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. The H. W. Conrad Bakery The First National Bank Capital Stock $50,000.00 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Surplus and Undivided Profits $45,000.00 Students of the M. C. H. S. Are Always Welcome Here Christensen’s Bootery 10 Steps West of Postoffice Complete line of STAPLE and NOVELTY FOOT¬ WEAR FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN Momence Illinois NASH Sales IIALL HOAG, Props. Tires and Auto Accessories Phone 1 Momence Illinois E. J. REISING DIXIE HIGHWAY LINCOLN CARS FORDSON TRACTORS TRUCKS Meats, Groceries and Service D. S. Deardurtf Son This Book is the product of the Job Department of the Press-Reporter Kankakee County’s Greatest Weekly Newspaper The Hack Store Momence;’s Big- Store Dry Goods, Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, Clothing, Rugs and Linoleum Visit our new store for men where Clothcraft Clothes are sold. Momence Illinois