Newman Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Newman, IL)

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THE TALISIVIAN I7 to F I ' f A 5 .4 2 if -sf' Q x ,fx M, I il ,pi g ' f , f A . . N if J rf l if r 1 AWVW41- 1 I I , - l w- M.: ns is 45- nm fi - 5 li A .L-.l.lI.l'-l'!lI,',lqfL I - 1:7 U Yi fx i -T Q 'frm E!'v'752gEEl:Ill1m.IiV: ' R---2--.-v-4--1 vi Vx Z,-T u----- ---- -Wflllllfz' ' 'ahh-1 E3l4i5'E'?ii '5 Ef3i1Ei- f l 1-E152 SENIDRS. Effl- l-IISTORY OF CLASS OF 1914. Just twelve years ago, eleven of the class of 1914 began their famous career in the little white school house, their first teacher being Miss Ida Houk, who instilled in them their first principles of education. Witli her they spent a pleasant as well as a profitable year We can truly say that Miss Houk showered upon 'them her entire stock of patience and love. The eleven who remain out of that large first year class of thirty-five are: Lois Burgett and Nina Dudley, Maurine Moore, Kathryn Kyde, Mary Fern Gillogly, Edith Knight, Gertrude Hinds, Sarah Gillogly, Gladys NVatkins and Charles Burgett. In the second year they were the same bright pupils taught by Miss Anna Siden- stricker. When the third grade was reached Edwin Myers joined, and his smiles and jokes were always appreciated by his classmates. During the third and fourth grades, Mrs. Belle M. Jenkins, who is now Mrs. Sutton, of Indianapolis, cast her loving influence over the class. Again, classmates, call to mind the happy but prosperous fifth year, when the

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I6 THE TALISMAN In the center of the dam had been placed U. large iron pole. It was fastened in the concrete and on the top of it was the American flag. The dam was finally finished and the old one blown out. About a Week after this the young man earned his title. The overseer had come down to see the new dam and had brought his little boy, about six years of age, with him. The father had gone to see the dam and had left his little boy playing near the bunk house. The father had not been gone long when he heard great shouts and saw his little boy in the middle of the stream in a boat that he had set adrift, going straight to the dam, and certain death. He was so terrified he did not know what to do, until he saw that the boat was going to go over near the flag pole. He then began to shout to the boy to jump and catch hold of the pole and hold on for dear life. As is so happened that the boat came very near to the pole the little boy leaped out and caught hold of the flag pole. It had been fixed with steps on it so the men could put the flag up. There were only three steps on it but the little boy stood. on the bot- tom one and held around the pole. The next thing to do was to get some way to get him off. About this time, Bob, Cas that was the name of the young man we have already mentionedj, came up. He told the father if the men would fasten a rope cable to a large tree up stream a way, then fasten it to another close by and cut the last down and get it out in the current, he would ride it to the dam, and get hold of the boyg then as the rope would not let the tree go over the dam and as the current washed against it, it would at last be washed ashore. It was a very dangerous undertaking, but the young man wanted to try so the father let him. It was tried and proved a success and the young man was made a boss. -Kenneth Church, '16.

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I8 Tl-IE TALISMAN present Junior class had the honor of being in the same room and also taught by the same teacher, Miss Addie Westerburger. The Sixth grade need not be mentioned to call to memory the wonderful talent. wiseness and athletic feats shown there. Six different people tested their ability in teaching, but the very bright pupils proved to be too wise even for such capable teachers. lt may be said that the intellectual ability of the class was somewhat strengthened by the addition of Hughes Blake Smith. The class was-promoted to the Seventh grade, there again to display its knowledge, but not quite so vividly, because Mr. C. E. Jones was master of all difficulties, The memories of this year are fixed firmly in the minds of each and again they could not be forgotten, because the pupils have been reminded in high school so many times of their wonderful knowledge of the grades. Jennie Turman, the class poetess, entered the grade this year, coming from Villa Grove. Going into the Eighth grade two more of the present class of 1914 were found, Gladys Jones and Ross Vvinkler. Even then the athletic star was seeing visions of his bright career. Miss Ada McVey taught the class this year. After graduating from the Eighth grade this class entered N. T. H. S. Never has a class entered with as much distinction, fully equipped and heads full of all kinds of information. School was then held in the old Presbyterian church, but they readily fell into line and formed one of the most noted freshmen classes that high school has ever known. During the year Mr. Bailey was principal, Miss Rutger had charge of Eng- lish, Miss Melrose of Latin and Miss Stewart of science. Earl Roller entered the class from the school at Pleasant Ridge. Only one dark spot darkens the year for the class and that was the sudden death of the classmate, Leon Hance. Of course most of the class were promoted to the sophomore and had the pleas- ure of seeing the present junior class enter as freshmen. ln this new situation they were taught by all new teachers, but Miss Rutger, who held her position. Mr. Trinkle was principal, Miss Carder had charge of Latin and Mr. McMullin of science. This year Charles Burgett was president of the class and as usual the record was kept of being not only the most brilliant but the best looking class in school. Arthur,Parr entered from the school northeast of town. They entered the Junior year with more distinction than before. Ross VVinkler was elected president and Charles Burgett, secretary and treasurer. The principal and Eng- lish teacher remain with the addition of Miss Witte. who taught Latin and German, and Mr. Rank, science. Early in the year the class chose its colors and class pins and later made preparations for the junior reception which was given May 2, 1913. This was not only most successful, but also the best arranged entertainment given by a class for some time. Don Mclntyre and Everett Akers entered the class this year. In the fourth year the class has proven to be a most unusual class, keeping up its famous record. Arthur Parr was elected president and Charles Burgett secretary and treasurer. This year the beautiful new school building was completed and entered September 1. This year Waltei' McCown entered the class and also Magnus Kyde of Phillip, South Dakota? Too much cannot be said of the pupils of this class, because they have proven their ability in every way.