Nixon Township High School - Nixonia Yearbook (Weldon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1927 volume:

NIXXNIA The nixoni a of NIXON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME TEN SENIOR CLASS NINETEEN HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN WELDON, ILLINOIS JTu (Dur Parents To you who have encouraged our efforts to obtain an education; To you who have sympathized with us and have aided us in every possible way. And to you who itelieve that we will do our best in years to come, We, the (’lass of 1927, affectionately dedicate this book. High School Building BACK HOW— Mr. Coffman, Mr. Drossier. Mr. Rallsback FRONT ROW Mr. Marsh, I)r. Marvel, President; Miss Smith. Seeretary; Mr. Ful leu wider. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Iii this volume of our annual, we, the students of N. T. H. S., wish to convey to our Board our acknowledgment of a debt of honor. We are happy in telling of the things you have planned and executed for 11s. We know it is your earnest desire to give us a school of such nature as to lie acceptable to state and university authorities. The school reacts to this sentiment and we believe you will find our work upon a par with other schools of this state. We greet yon in your situation as you do us in ours. May success attend your future years in our behalf and our school welfare. Life is pleasant to me. — Wilmoth Crowe. 4 li V „ NIXONI A„ ANNUAL STAFF Advisor, - Mr. Shaw Editor in Chief, .... Jessie Baker Assistant Editor, ... Carol Adams Business Manager, - - Walter Dressier Asst. Business Manager, Russell Fullenwider Joke Editor, ..... Pearl Long Art Editor, .... Thelma Glenn Snap Shot Editor, - - - Willard Gift Social Life Editor, ... Grace Goken Athletic Editor, ... Wayne Meredith Music Editor, .... Eileen Fleming Chronology, ..... Irene Smith I am not in the roll of common men. — Wayne Keeser. 5 N I X 0 N 1 A .7 L R. C. Shaw A. R, Itipon College, Wisconsin M. A., Amorc College, Tampa, Fla. Pli. D„ Amorc College. Tampa, Fla. SniK ' rintendc nt Science Geometry Solid Geometry Advanced Algebra Helen Langford A. R. Wisconsin University, Madison English Mary Roberts A. It.. University of Illinois. TJrbana Algebra French Latin Wessie K. Boyd A. B., Mississippi Woman’s College History Biology 6 . NIXONIA,, _J lu e Raymond Gauthier A. B., Ripon College, Ripon, Wis. (General Science (Geography Commercial Law Coach Laura Schmuck T T nivcrsity of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Homer Institute of Fine Arts. Kansas City, Mo., Certificate for Teaching Voice Northwestern Cniversity, Evanston, 111., Certificate for Teaching Public School Music Music Olga Shaw Gym. Bookkeeping . N I X 0 N I A ,, _J CLASS POEM The sun is sinking in the west And with it, day does pass Into the glory of the future, So with the Senior Class. We are leaving our dear high school, Where the happiest years of our life are spent. And as for our failures as a class We hope there’s none who will resent. For who can go on the sea of life Without making some mistakes? And of all the joys we find in strife We all expect to partake. Each and every one has sorrows, And to cheer him we will do our l est ; And when to each of us comes tomorrows, We hope each one will meet the test. “Tonight we Launch,” has been our creed. We can say it now with thoughts upon the day When with embedded anchors by some unknown sea We shall to others tell, “This we began on Graduation Day.” As better alumni let us try, And loyalty to show, With bated breath, and heads held high Forth into life we go. When we have started on our work, And to the progressive class we belong ; We will look back upon our high school days And then take up the song; “Dear old Nixon High School.” — Mossie Rich. And He said. “Let there be foolishness.” — James Baker. 9 .. N IXON I A L. James Long .Sn ittrnuntam Beyond the doubts and hopes and fears, Beyond the cares and joys and tears, Beyond the smiling and the weeping. Beyond the waking and the sleeping, Our loved one rests in slumber deep; In silent and eternal sleep. 10 . NIXONIA,, _i Carol Adams, “Pete” L. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 1. 2. 3, 4: Vice-pres. Glee Club, Bask- et Ball Team, 3, 4; “Bashful Mr. Hobbs. ’ 2; “Surety First,” 3; Mys- tery of the Third Gable,” 4: “Gypsy Rover,” 1 : “Belle of Barcelona,” 4 ; See. of (’lass, 3; See.-Treas. of (’lass. 4; World News Club, 4; Xixola, 1, 2. 3, 4; Assistant Editor iu Chief of Annual. “I just can’t make my eyes behave.” Walter Dressier, “Walt” L.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4: Vice Pres., 3; Xixola, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 2. 3, 4; “Second Punc- ture.” 2: Class Sec.. 2; (’lass Play, Safety First, 3; Tennis Club. 3, 4; Treas. of Tennis Club; Captain of ( ’lass B. B.Team : Track : Class Pres- ident ; (’lass Plays, “The Mystery of the Third Gable,” “Looks Like Rain,” Operetta, “The Belle of Barcelona”: Boys’ Gltee Club; Salutatorian ; Business Manager of Annual. 4. “They admire his life and work” Jessie Baker, “Bake” Editor-in -Chief of the Annual : Xixola Society, 1, 2, 3, 4; L. A. A., 1. 2, 3, 4 : Class Basket Ball Team. 3, 4: Girls ' Glee Club, 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls Quintette, 4: Sec. of World News Club, 4: “Belle of Barcelona.” 4; (’lass Play. “Looks Like Rain.” 4. “Ever true to her work, her word, and her friends.” 11 N I X 0 N I A „ L Charlotte Barclay, “Chadda” Alethenae. 1. 2, 3. 4: Girl’s Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. 4; L.A.A.,1. 2, 3, 4: Girl’s Athletics. 3, 4; World News Club. 4: Junior (’lass Play. “Safety First.” “Belle of Barcelona,” 4. “We would not have her otherwise.” Russell Fullenwider, “Russ” L. A. A., 1. 2, a. 4 : Pres., of L. A. A., 3; Football, 1. 2. 3. 4; Basket Ball, 1. 2. 3, 4; Captain Football, 4 : Track. 4; Vice Pres, of Class, 4: Treas. of Class, 2 ; Assistant Business Man- ager, 4: Boy’s (Bee Club. 4; Orches- tra, 1, 2, 3, 4: Pres, of Orchestra, 4; Pres, of Nixola Society, 4: Pres. World News Club, 4; Plays, “All a Mistake,” “Bashful Mr. Bobbs.” “Safety First,” “Mystery of the Third Gable.” “Looks Like Rain.” “Gypsy Hover,” “Belle of Barcelo- na.” “Pierot and Piereete” ; Tennis Club, 3, 4. “Handsome and witty, and yet a friend.” Bernice Bebie, “Bill” L. A.A., 1, 2. 3. 4: Alethenae. 1. 2, 3. 4: Girl’s (Bee Club, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Girl’s Basket Ball Team, 3. 4: World News Club, 4; Cheer Leader. 4: Plays, “What’s in a Name,” “Bashful Mr. Bobbs.” “The Mystery of the Third Gable”; (’lass Histor- ian. 4. “Full of fun and mischief, too. doing things she shouldn’t do.” 12 fl NIXONIA,, _J Laura Barclay, “Andy” L. A. A.. 1, 2, a, 4 ; Nixola, 1, 2, 3, 4 ; World News Club, 4 ; Girl’s Glee Club. 1, 2, .’1, 4 ; “Belle of Barcelo- na,” Class will. “ Tis love that makes the world go round. My ! how fast it’s going.” Willard Gift, “Shifty” Alethenae Society , 1, 2, 2, 4; Basket Ball, 3, 4; Football. 2, 3, 4; Plays, “Bashful Mr. Bobbs,” 2; “Safety First,” 3 ; “Mystery of the Third Gable,” 4; “Looks Like Rain,” 4; Snap Shot Editor. “A solid substantial fellow in more ways than one,” Eileen Fleming, “Pad” Alethenae Society, 1, 2, 3, 4 ; L. A. A., 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club, 1. 2. 3, 4; Or- chestra. 1, 2. 3, 4: Girl’s Quintette, 3, 4: See. of (’lass. 1: Vice Pres., 2; Vice Pres. Glee Club, 3: Librarian of Orchestra. 2, 3: “Gypsy Rover.” 1 ; “Safety First,” 3; “The Mystery of the Third Gable.” 4; “Belle of Bar- celona,” 4. “The world has not another.” 13 NIXONIA,, Thelma Glenn, “Thelm Orchestra, 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Cluh, 1. 2. 3, 4: Alethenae, 1. 2. 3. 4; Basket Ball. 3. 4: L.A.A.,1, 2, 3. 4: Sec. and Treas. of Alethenae Society, 4: “Who’s a Coward,” 2; World News Club. 4 : “The Belle of Barcelona.” 4 : Art Editor. 4. •It’s nice to Ik natural when you’re naturally nice.” Wayne G. Meredith, “Merry” L. A. A.. 1, 2. 3, 4 : Pres. L. A. A.. 4 : Football. 2. 3. 4: Basket Ball. 1. 2. 3, 4; Captain of Basket Ball. 4; Treas. of Class, 3; Boy’s Glee Club, 4; Xixola. 1. 2. 3. 4: Tennis Cluh. 3, 4: Vice-pres. Tennis Club, 3; Plays, “Safety First.” 3; “Mystery of the Third Cable,” 4: “Looks Like Rain,” 4: “Belle of Barcelona,” 4; Athlet- ic Editor, 4. “The force of his own merit makes his way.” Grace Goken, “Egypt” L. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4: Xixola Society. 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee (’lull, 1. 2. 3, 4: (’lass Basket Ball Team. 3: Vice — pres, of (’lass. 3: “The Mystery of the Third Gable,” 3, “Gypsy Rover.” 1. “Belle of Barcelona,” 4; Social Life Editor of Annual. 4 : World News Club, 4. “Tis virtue that doth make her most admired.” . N I X 0 N I A ,, _J Mossie Rich, “Moses” Transferred from Clinton. Alethenae, 4; Senior Class Play. “Looks Like Rain;” Class Poem, 4; “Liked here, liked there, liked every- where ’ Kenneth Thurber, “K. Y ” Xixola Society. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basket Ball, 3, 4; Football. 2. 3, 4; L. A. A.. 1, 2, 3, 4; World’s News Club, 4; “Mystery of the Third Cable,” 4; (’lass Prophecy, 4; “We know his ideals are high ; just see how tall he is.” Pearl Long, “Pa l” Alethenae, 1. 2. 3, 4; L. A. A.. 1, 2, 3, 4 : Yice-pres. Alethenae. 4 : World’s news Club, 4; Tennis Club, 3, 4; Class Basket Ball Team. 3, 4: Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Pres. Glee Club, 4; Girls’ Quintette, 4; Orchestra, 2. 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover,” 1; “Bashful Mr. Hobbs, 2; “Belle of Barcelona,” 4: “Looks Like Rain.” 4; Joke Editor, 4. “When she will, she will, you may de- I� end on it. “When she won’t, she won’t, and that’s the end of it.” 15 NIXONIA,, Margaret Kailsback, “Marg” Quintette; Nixola Society, 1, 2. 3, 4; ( hrchestra, l. 2, 4 : Glee Club, 1. 2, 3, 4: Pres. Glee Club, 3; Vice-pros, ( ' lass, 1 ; Pres. Class, 3; Sec. L. A. A., 4: Vice- pres. Nixola, 2: Sec.-Treas. Nixola, 4; French Club. 2, 3: “Gypsy Rover 1 : “Bashful Mr. Hobbs, 2 ; “Safety First. 3; “Belle of Barce- lona,” 4; Senior Charge; Valedict- orian. “And still we gazed, and still the won- der grew, that one small head could carry all she knew.” Kenneth Smith, “Moon Mullins” Boys’ Glee Club, 4: Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3; Junior Play “Safety First,” 3; Nixola. 1. 2, 3, 4 ; World ' s News Club, 4. “Happy and from care, Pin free. Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Irene Smith, “Smitty” Girls ' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Quintette, 4: Orchestra, 2, 3, 4; Alethcnae. 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Pres., 2: Basket Bail Team, 3, 4; “Pierot Piereete.” 2: “Safety First. ” 3; Mys- tery of the Third Gable.” 4; “Belle of Barcelona,” 4: Calendar. “If there be good in small parcels, then behold this mighty maiden.” - NIXQNI A„ — r CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Salutatory Address, ... Walter Dressier Class History, ----- Bernice Bebie Class Poem, ------ Mossie Rich Music, ------ Girls’ Quintette Pearl Long, Margaret Railsback, Eileen Fleming, Irene Smith, Jessie Baker President’s Address, ... Walter Dressier Senior Charge, ----- Carol Adams Junior Response, ----- Lela Rainey Music, ----- Flute, Cello, Piano Eileen Fleming, Margaret Railsback Irene Smith Class Prophecy, - Kenneth Thurber Music, ------- Girls’ Quintette Pearl Long, Margaret Railsback, Eileen Fleming, Irene Smith, Jessie Baker Class Will, ------ Laura Barclay Music, Violin Solo, - - - Thelma Glenn Valedictory Address, - - Margaret Railsback Class Song A merry heart goes a long way. — Helen Baker. 17 SALUTATORY Parents, Teachers, Students, and Friends: In l ehalf of the Class of ’27, I bid you a hearty welcome to our Class Night Program. Perhaps it will be best for me to give a word of explanation, of our inviting you here tonight. Ye, my classmates and I. have finished ihe course of study that is laid out for graduation from Nixon Township High School. We have spent the greater portion of our youthful years in school. Gaining an education has been the most important factor and the most absorbing interest in our lives. The end of our high school career marks the conclusion of something that for four years has engaged our closest attention, something that has been knit into the very fabric of our lives, and something that should l e fittingly celebrated. How letter could we celebrate this event than by gathering our friends here tonight to listen to the recital of our achievements in school and our aspirations in the life that is to follow graduation? You will hear extracts from our archives, for such an excellent class must have a history that is worth telling. It is to inform you of our gradual but eventual rise to power and to inspire oncoming classes with a zeal to make as great a record for themselves. You will hear our poem, our prophecy, our will, and our farewell. Some- one has said that a man who has no song in his heart is humdrum indeed — the same with a class. Then it would never do to not have a poem. And our prophecy! You have been deeply interested in our achievements in school ; I am sure you are anxious to know what our aspirations are for the future. And our will! Re patient for in a short time you will learn what our effects are and who is to profit by them when we are gone. Although we have si ent much time in preparation for tonight, the excitement and agitation of the moment may cause us to blunder. We ask you not to exi ect too much of us, for we are young yet in years ami in experience. I)o not compare our offering with your own public appearances, for, as Alexander Pope said : “Few sons attain the praise of their great sires.” David Everett later reminded : “Large streams from little fountains flow, Tall oaks from little acorns grow.” I shall now introduce to you the Class of 1927 in our Class Night Program and again I bid you welcome to the entertainment of this memorable night. — Walter Dressier. — — PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Tonight is the last program that will be given by the Class of 1927. Before time has sped on another week, we will be Alumni of Nixon Township High School. As president of the Class of 27. I wish to say that this is a joyous night for us, but still deep down in our hearts there is a feeling of sadness as we think of graduation. We have competed in our last athletic contest, we have taken part in our last activities as students of dear old Nixon High. Speaking in behalf of the Class of ? 27. I wish to take this opportunity to extend our A good heart is worth more than gold. — Loren Richardson. 18 sincere thanks to the faculty of ’27. You have helped us in many ways by your inval- uable store of knowledge, good advice, and loyal support. We wi ll often look back upon the teachers of ’24, ’25, ’26, ’27 with gratitude. We also wish to extend our thanks to the Board of Education for their good help and loyal support that we have received from them. To the voters of Nixon Township High School District, those who supported the building of this new high school, we wish to extend our thanks for we consider it an honor that we are the second class to be graduated from this new building. Parents, you are the ones that we should keep uppermost in our minds; you are the ones that have sacrificed; you are the ones that have made possible our high school career. You have proved to us that you were anxious for us to receive an education from N. T. H. S. We hope that all your efforts and sacrifice for us will be rewarded in the future. Underclassmen, to you we owe a great deal of appreciation. Without your help and co-operation our high school career would have been much different. Classmates, serving you as president has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. I wish to thank you for the co-operation that you have given me. I hope that we shall meet many times in the future as old friends and classmates. — W. I)., “’27” — • — CLASS HISTORY “Schooldays” — (Seated in an easy chair with memory Imok in hand — reading title of book) — “Schooldays.” It’s been many, many years ago since I ve seen this book. The cover is nearly worn out and just look at the finger-prints which have been left on it. these finger-prints shall never vanish. When I first look at this book, it reminds me of the good old days when I went to X. T. H. S. Oh, how I wish those days were back. Many is the time I’ve longed to be there and hear the voices of my dear classmates and teachers once again. (Opening hook.) If here isn’t a picture when we were Freshmen. I.et’s see, there were thirty-one of us. It sure was a peppy aggregation that year and you sure can tell it by the look on their faces. Not a bashful looking one in the class. What do you think of that? Let’s see, they were Carl Shinneman. Wayne Meredith, Colin Despain. Fletcher McConnell, Elsie Polston, Ernest Raker. Avery Shearer. Kenneth Smith. Walter Dressier, Dorothy Delamere, Doris Delamere. Irene Smith. Thelma Glenn, Alwil la Redding, Bernice Rebie. Pearl Long, Grace Goken. Vada Goken, Frank Polston. Otha Polston, Willard Gift, Carol Adams. Jessie Baker, Laura Barclay, Charlotte Barclay, Cecil Quinn. Eileen Fleming, Margaret Railsback, Russell Fullenwider. Ross Twist, James Long and Miss Ilda Langdon was our advisor. This bunch surely possessed wisdom as well as vigor. Here’s a picture of Colin Despain, Margaret Railsback, Eileen Fleming and Fletcher McConnell. Oh Yes, I remember they were our officers; Colin was president; Margaret, vice president; Eileen, secretary, and Fletcher, treasurer. Ah! What’s this I see? Well, if it isn’t an invitation asking the Juniors to our Hallowe’en Party, which was held at the home of Russell Fullenwider. I well remember that night. That’s when we were required to be masked, and there were some of the queerest looking pieces of humanity there that you ever laid eyes on. How well I Love me and wish me well. — Berniee Olson. 19 ■ .. NIXONIA Z1 1 _ remember the good old pumpkin pie, which they set before us. It seems as if it were only yesterday when we hud such a hearty laugh, watching Charlotte Barclay trying to eat around those doughnut holes. That’s just Freshmen out and out. Suffering Cat Fish, if here isn’t a clipping from an Omaha, Neb., • paper advertising the sale of black walnut by the Freshmen Class of Weldon, 111. Signed Ilda Langdon. I almost forgot all about that. It was during Christmas when each one was busy crack- ing them in order to return them in time for Christmas vacation. And here’s the notice of that tive-dollar prize we won for selling the most tickets to the senior play that year. We were reputed to be the peppiest, liveliest and most enthusiastic assemblage in school. That was due to our capable advisor and the co-operation of the entire class. Here’s a picture when we were Sophomores. 1 can hardly believe what I see. Only twenty three in the class. That just doesn ' t seem possible. Well, anyway they’re just as handsome and intelligent as if they were Seniors. You’ve always heard the saying, ‘That the best of everything is done up in small bundles.” That is our case. We had a splendid group of officers that year. Where on earth can they be? Oh, here they are. There is Irene Smith, president; Eileen Fleming, vice president; Walter Dresseler. the secretary; Russell Fullenwider, the treasurer, and Miss Gretchen Langdon. our advisor. I’ll never forget her. She’s the teacher who sat so near the magazine rack. Why this is one of the napkins which Thelma Glenn had at our Hallowe’en Party. That’s the time we went to the country in those old rattle traps, people now-a-days call Fords. I’ll never forget the remarks Kenneth Thurber made about those doughnuts being mostly holes, but what there was gave him the stomach ache for a week. Poor Kenneth. I certainly did sympathize with him. He seemed to enjoy the apples, candy and popcorn though. Lo and behold! If here isn’t a covered wagon. What on earth could that be for in this book? Oh. I remember, that’s the time we won first prize for the most novel float at the county fair. Those mules of Kenneth Thuher’s sure were a sight to see. They looked worse than some of those old nags you see in the country. Willard sure was lucky he got to ride in the wagon, for Oh, the sore feet of those who didn’t get to ride. I’d pity him if his feet would ever get sore. My goodness, what’s this? A poultry farm? I guess it is. Here’s a chicken feather. I’ll bet this represents that May Fate we gave. In fact I know it does. Why this is the feather Pearl Long pulled out of the old hen’s tail. I just can’t forget that. That’s the night Thelma Glenn was supposed to bring a feather for one of the games, and somehow she was delayed so Miss Langdon asked Pearl to get a feather as they had chickens. In about fifteen minutes Pearl returned with the feather and told Miss langdon that since there were no loose plumes she grabbed at the nearest protruding tail feather and the hen fell asleep while she was pulling the feather from the tail. I always remember Pearl as our original conquering hero. Here’s our picture when we were Juniors. Juniors! Just think of it! Let’s see, there were only seventeen that year. The number seemed to l e decreasing more and more. Anyway, we were just as peppy and full of life as when we were Freshmen. Just look at that smile Carol Adams has on her face. This is our new high school. I’ll always remember that day. Each one of the students rode on the dray wagon to hold the desks on. It was a great improvement. Every one seemed to take more interest in their work. What’s this? Safety First?” Oh. I know, this is the bill of our play which we gave that year. Safety First, that is the name of it. And here’s a picture of the banner we girls won in the tournament. 1 11 always remember that, as it was our first year of Every man has his devilish moments. — Lester Glenn. 20 athletics. We surely were proud of that banner, just simply because we had to fight for it. Here’s a pressed rose. That ' s one of the roses we had at our Junior-Senior Reception. That was the year we decorated the K. P. Hall and carried out the rose idea. It certainly was beautifully decorated. Margaret Railsback acted as toast-mistress. Just look at that class picture, would you. That ' s the most energetic class that ever graduated from N. T. H. S. and I expect that ever will. We were Seniors then, and maybe you think we were not proud of it. The officers for that year were Walter Dressier, president: Russell Fullemvider, vice president; Carol Adams, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Shaw was our Class Advisor. We were surely proud to have Mr. Shaw as he was the only teacher who stayed with us throughout our four years in high school. “The Mystery of the Third Cable.’’ What on earth could that l � ? It’s sure a mystery to me. Oh, now I recall — that was our first Senior play. I had almost forgotten. “Looks Like Rain.” That’s the name of the other play. I remember that night, it wasn’t very well suited to the name. The stars were shining entirely too bright to “Look Like Rain.” Well, if here isn ' t my place card. I carried that all the way home from the Junior- Senior Banquet just to put it in this book. I ' ll never forget that night. Such good things to eat and such an enjoyoble evening. The Alumni Banquet, that’s when the students who had already graduated, entertained us. Here’s a picture of the annual staff. Let ' s see Jessie Baker, was Editor-in-Chief; Carol Adams, Asst. Editor; Walter Dressier, Business Manager: Russell Fullemvider, Asst. Manager. I know that was the best annual that ever left the doors of X. T. H. S. Who can this be the picture of? I remember now, that is Mr. Kidd, pastor of the M. P. Church, who spoke at the Baccalaureate. How well I remember the position in which we sat. afraid to make the least move. If here isn’t the program of our (lass night. I ' ll never forget that night. It seems as though it was only a few months ago when Russell Fullemvider stood up before a large audience giving the class prophecy. Maybe you think he wasn’t stage struck. I know that if the audience had been still we could have heard his knees knuckle-knock- ing together. Oh, that Class History. It seems as if it was only yesterday when I sat in that large chair, almost frightened to death. Why, my heart was up in my mouth the continual time. I really had to hold my head up high, for fear my heart would fall out if I leaned my head the least bit. Just put yourself in those shoes for a while and see how you feel. I never saw such a frightened bunch in all the days of my life. What’s this I see? Why. it is our commencement program. How well I remember that night. Every student felt more proud than they had on class night. Let ' s see. Who spoke that night? Oh yes! Mr. Evans from Farmer City. He gave a wonderful talk on “Motives,” and everyone seemed to enjoy it. How well I remember our motto, “Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor?” and how proud and dignified we felt on leaving dear old X. T. H. S., expressing our gratitude and appreciation toward our teachers for the interest which they took in us during our four years in high school. We shall always remember those we met here and those we left behind enjoying the privilege which we have just enjoyed. B. B., ’27. Bless me, how shall I behave. — Dude Thurber. 21 - N IX 0 N I A Z1 SENIOR CHARGE As we, the Class of 1927, approach the consummation ami fruition of our efforts, our proud sense of achievement Is tempered by a concern for the welfare of those less happily endowed Juniors, whose destiny it is to continue their progress along the way which we have passed, deprived of the wise council and generous assistance upon which they have learned unfailingly to rely. Scarcely oftener than once in its history does it fall to the lot of any school to enroll in its membership a class so favored of the Gods, and it is your fortune that such a class is your contemporary. You have been fortunate in the privilege of i� eerless association, and unfortunate in the inevitable realization of your inability to measure up to the standard that is ours. It is fitting at this time to acquaint you with the fact that throughout your course you have been the unconscious recipients of the beneficent supervision of the Senoir Glass, wherefore many of your projects which seemed to you to eventuate happily merely by chance in reality did so as a result of our wise direction. Not only have we tried to direct your activities into pleasant and profitable channels and tried to help you avoid disagreeable and unprofitable experiences, but we have striven to fit you for our falling mantle. If we have in some part succeeded it is because of our superior ability rather than the quality of the material with which we had to work. As you are aliout to assume the dignity of seniors, we feel that the contemplation of our conduct and the unconscious emulation of our virtues has placet! yo u beyond the need of caution as regards minor infractions of school conduct, such as tardiness, lack of attendance, and bluffing in recitations. We are concerned rather with a desire that you may cultivate those qualities which art 1 necessary to assure your fitness for the future in your exalted station. Confidence in yourselves will gradually supplant the sense of inferiority which you have naturally felt in our presence, and as the memory or our superiority gradually fades you will manifest a wholesome interest in competitive activities, and enjoy your share or triumphs. In that event the recollection of our modest bearing in the time of victory will enable you to conduct yourselves credibly, and to bear tolerantly the petu- lance which too often mars the attitude of a loser. Above all else you should cultivate a spirit of unselfishness and of fair play. We would not have you fail to aspire to leadership, but we would have you realize that such aspirations are not peculiar to you alone, and that there is no success which is not honorably won. Compete in all things fairly and honorably, remembering that actual victory lies more in how you have played than in that you have won. We cannot bequeath to you the part that we have had in orchestra, glee club and basketball, for our participation in all these activities has been outstanding; hut we urge you to utilize to the greatest extent possible all your available talent am! to give of your l est that the present high standard in activities may not lie lowered. M. R., - ' 27.” Give him rime and he ll do it. — Don Liseuby. 22 JUNIOR RESPONSE Hass of ’ 27 , in behalf of the c lass of ’ 2 «S, 1 wish to thank you for the kind advice you have so bounteously bestowed upon us. You have, indeed, made our pathway pleasanter by finding for us. through you own experience all the quagmire and ruts of ill-judgment. In fact you have, by retracing your own steps, outlined for 11s a fairly well defined detour of wisdom which leads around the deluding Highway of Folly. For this, again, we thank you. Seniors, if it were not for the realization of your incapacity in appraising our true worth, we would laugh at the valuation you have placed upon us, but since you have been so sincere in believing that our success is due to your direction we will refrain from that relaxation at present. I presume it is this same blind ! elief that has lead so many of your class members to take subjects the second time so that they might be with us to supervise our class activities. You were right when you said that the contemplation of your conduct as regards minor infractions of school laws such as tradiness, lack of attendance, and bluffing in recitations has placed 11s beyond the need of caution. Indeed, if we were to follow in your foot- steps, we would be far beyond the caution zone: we would be ready for four-wheel brakes. We realize that confidence in ourselves is a virtue, but we also realize that over confidence is 1 vice. We would not want to play that careless, over confident game and when the final whistle proclaims us losers, look ’round about us in order to find some- one upon whom to place the blame. Rather, we would play that hard fought game of uncertainty and come out victor! It is kind of you to advise us how to bear ourselves in time of victory and of defeat, but do you not know that people are l est taught by example? You challenge us to play fairly and honorably! Seniors, that is already the foundation of our success ! Your advice was well meant but ill-timed. You charge 11s with l eing inferior to you in our participation in school activities, (’an you not see that such a charge is false? In athletics we have a whole constella- tion of stars who already shine as brightly as yours and who have still another year in which to gain brilliance. In both boy’s glee club and girl’s glee club, we have a good class representation. We admit that we have but one member in the orchestra, but do you not remember that the Etrueian Army numbered ninety thousand while Horatius stood alone at the bridge. As a final thrust you beg us not to lower the standards you have set. That were impossible. Have you forgotten so soon that our class average exceeded yours by a margin of more than five points? It was due to this superior average of ours, not yours, that the school average was raised this year. So you see. Seniors, we are not so weak and entirely void of the talents you have deemed 11s short on. Rather in the exaggeration of your own abilities you were blind to our merits, but since we have so kindly pointed them out to you, you are without a doubt proud to place your falling mantle upon such capable shoulders. Tonight marks the culmination of your high school efforts. You have now reached the goal for which you have striven these four years. Such a realization has meant perseverance as well as many sacrifices. You have a right to ! e proud of your accomplishment, so upon this, your Class Night, we congratulate you. — L. M. R. Her face is fair, her heart is true. — Cleta Long. 23 CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of Nixon, in the County of DeWitt, and State of Illinois, spinsters and Kents, in perfect health and memory, (praise Ik ) do make and ordain this our last will and testament in manner and form following : this is to say. First — We bequeath to the Freshmen our brilliant example which will lead them to glory! Then we also leave them our motto, “Work whether you win or not, and you will meet with success.” Secondly — To the Sophomores we leave the privilege of moving to the west side of the assembly, as we know that you’re tired of sitting there so far from the Seniors. Thirdly — To the Juniors we leave our dignity ami respect, and good t ehavior that we have been so proud of, the last four years. Fourthly — We wish to express our sincere thanks of gratitude to the teachers who have done their noble duty. Fifthly — We leave our personal characteristics to those who will appreciate them most. The first of these being : Rerneice Bebie’s ability as yell leader, her sudden outbursts of laughter which she leaves to Harold Rainey. Please, don ' t be so bashful next year, Harold ! Second — Wayne Meredith gives his athletic talent and his ability to keep a steady girl to James Raker. I)o your stuff. James. Third — Eileen Fleming bequeaths her amicable disposition to Howard Baker, and her charming manners to Clarence Perkins. Fourth — Russell Fullenwider leaves his privilege of talking out loud, his habit of snoozing on Monday morning, and his argumentative ways to Wilmothe Crowe. You won’t need to go to bed now, Wilmothe! Fifth — Walter Dressier bequeaths his knowledge and good behavior to Melvin Long. To Harriet Rosenmn he leaves his splendid record as Class President. Sixth — Jessie Raker wills her idea of time well si ent by writing letters at noon, to Rernice Olson; her sudden outbursts of sneezing to Inez Roberts. Seventh — Thelma Glenn wills her loyalty to her friends to Esther Baker to use with those she comes in contact. Her good nature she leaves to Pauline Goken. Eighth — Charlotte Barclay leaves her everyready smiles to Vernelle Olson, and her many blushes to Martha Turner. Ninth — Laura Barclay bequeaths her extraordinary athletic talent to Dorothy Hiter. You will become a fine player, Dorothy! Tenth — Carol Adams wills her pretty eyes to Muriel Long, and her fastidiousness in dress to Irene Marsh. Eleventh — Grace Goken gives her ability as speed fiend to Lester Glenn. “Get out the Chrysler, Lester.” And her ease in company to Irene Peacock. Twelfth— Willard Gift leaves his sleek and well trained pompadour, also his stacomb to Donald Lisenby. You will certainly be a sheik. Donald! Thirteenth — Pearl Long bequeaths her winning personality and her masculine popularity to Bonnie Ayers. Fourteenth— Mossie Rich leaves her quick and clever replies to Frank Black; her curly hair she leaves to Celesta Hiter. Don’t let it get out of curl. Celesta. Fifteenth — Irene Smith leaves her bashfulness and quiet ways to Helen Shinne- man. Her ability to get her lessons she leaves to Loren Richardson. Sixteenth— Kenneth Thurber wills his winning smiles to Lera Martin, and his talent Some think the world was made for fun and frolic. So do I.— Lawrence Meredith. 24 iii Physics Laboratory to Max Goken. Be sure you understand it thoroughly, Max! Seventeenth — Margaret Railsbaek wills her slim and graceful figure to Ethel Turner; her mental ability she bequeaths to Raymond Miller. Eighteenth — Kenneth Smith leaves his eager desire for a higher knowledge and education to Leland Coffman, and his musical talent to Lawrence Meredith. All the rest of the properties not yet disposed of, we give to N. T. H. S. for their special use and benefit. Any pupil who sees fit to use the knowledge and startling information given to the seniors, may do so. As our said administrator, we appoint Professor Shaw. In witness whereof, we, the class of 27, set our hand and seal, this twenty-third day of March. 1927. (Seal) Class of 1927. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Class of 27 as their last well and testament in the presence of the class, 1 do hereby set my hand and seal to this document, this twenty-third day of March, 1927. (Signed) Laura Barclay. — — CLASS PROPHECY So you want to see my graduation suit, child, now that you are having your own made. Well, there couldn ' t be a better time than this afternoon to spend up here in the attic looking at it, I reckon, for it ' s just fifty years ago tonight since 1 was graduated in it ! School used to be out earlier than it is nowdays. How you do take me back to that June with your talk of graduation frills and finery! Fifty years may seem a long time to you, child, but it seems only yesterday that I was trying to make up my mind between a light and dark suit. So you remember me telling you 1 was graduated from your school and now you want me to tell you all about my class mates while we look at my graduation suit. Ah. the old days! Child, you have your new fangled methods in school and haven’t any of the old ways but I declare you aren’t any happier than we were. You have your modern improvements and advantages so you claim, but land, child, we’d never dreamed of them so we didn’t miss them, but took comfort in telling ourselves how much better off we were than the school children of fifty years ago. There, I finally got the key to turn. It’s been — I don’t know how many years since I have had this old trunk oj en. It was my grandfather’s, so I reckon the lock’s got a right to be cranky if it wants to. My, but it’s dusty, child. My knees lmther me so much of late years. I don’t get up to the attic to keep things as tidy as I did when I was younger. I reckon my knees are like this lock and my grammar — kind of rusty from age and disuse. Here’s the gloves I wore to the Baccalaureate. Ah. that inspiring sermon Rev. Kidd preached that Sunday night ! I can hear his voice yet — though I have forgotten his words long since. Those are the socks I wore with my graduation suit. Feel them, child ! You can’t buy silk socks any more. The silk socks you get now-adays arc so flimsy— -nothing like they used to make in the twenties and twice the price. I see you are getting impatient to come to the suit, well I don’t blame you. What’s and old man’s garrulity besides a graduation suit. I do declare if the sight of that suit doesn’t make my eyes wet. I haven’t had this suit on for years and years. Here, child. If freckles were dollars, he’d be a millionaire. — Dale Pitcher. 25 NIXONIA Z1 just slip it on and let’s see how I used to look fifty years ago. Oh, the night I wore it! I can see it as plain as if only last week. It was in the old auditorium — you don’t remember it, child, for they tore the old school down and built (he mammoth one you have now back in the sixties. There were lights and music, pretty girls and embarrassed boys and roses everywhere. There were eighteen of us all together. What’s this scent of dried roses? Oh, that’s from the rose petals scattered about the trunk. Walter Dressier gave the roses to me. The red rose was our class flower you see. Walter Dressier was our class president. What do you think, child? He’s been president of something or other ever since. Just now he is president of the B. I. O. Railroad. I read in the paper a few years back how he ran for president— but that was one presidency Walter didn’t get. Put the slippers on too, child. See that dent in tin toe of the right one! That ' s where Wayne Meredith stepped on it at the Alumni Banquet, and Wayne has been just like that ever since. When he puts his foot down on a thing, he puts it down to make an impression. He’s been in legislation for I don’t remember how many terms, and I saw by the paper he’d put his foot down on expenses — and right away I noticed eggs dropped three cents. Yes those two girls are sisters, Charlotte and Laura Barclay. Yes, the old maids that live in the red brick house. In school we dubbed them the “inseparables” after graduation, the same story. You never saw one but the other was right there. Finally Laura had a beau, but the affair was soon called off’, for, you see Charlotte didn’t have one and she could not tag along with Laura — not that Laura would have cared, but the man would. The next year Charlotte had a beau, but Laura didn’t, so the affair was called off’ because Laura didn’t have no one to go with. The pair went on and on and they could not attract men at the same time, ’till at last they stopped and settled down. Whose is that lock of hair? Oh, that’s Pearl Long’s. See how it bristles up after l eing in that book these long years. Aggressiveness ran in Pearl’s family. She just naturally went in to reform after college. She reformed the heathens, the church, the schools, the police, the movies, the radio, and politics. Now she has turned her hand to foregin relations. Child, if the world isn’t a better place for your children to live in, it is not Pearl Long’s fault. Yes. and there’s Russell Fullenwider’s picture. Russell was march ' d shortly after graduation, but he invented a contraption for piping home all the oil under the North Pole and soon he was lubricating his wife’s way into the ballroom of delight. Yes. child, I carried that handkerchief. Irene Smith gave it to me. The Irene Smith that went out to Hollywood, changed her name to Betty Blue, and was starring her way to opulence and proposals In no time. Kenneth Smith decided there wasn’t enough marmalade on a singer’s rolls, after dilly-dallying around a year or two, went into business with his father. He returned last fall, taking up golf. Yes. there was Bernice Bebie, who went to New l T ork and Flo. Ziegfield snapped her up and she stayed in his Follies until she was married in The Little Church Around the Corner to an Italian Prince or Russian Duke. I cannot recall which, but she lives on the continent. There was Willard Gift, who every so often ran into some money, left him by a rich uncle or aunt. Once he was walled up for buying oil wells where there wasn’t any oil. Another time for erecting catteries for wandering Pussies and so it went. . How sweet and fair she seemed to he. — Celestin Hiter. 26 Tiie last 1 heard of him he was squandering his latest legacy on trying to rid the world of daddy long legs. Now there was Margaret Railshack. Margaret could sing like a bird in school and after she graduated she earned her way through the highest priced conservatory in the world where she got all them high-faluting things a Prhna Dona needs. Well it wasn’t long before she was thrilling everyone in the heart and pocket liook at the same. Mossie Rich went into the opera and has been given such an ovation down in Buenos Ayres, as no other singer ever was accorded before, at least the papers say as much. Yes, and there’s the write-up of Jessie Baker’s wedding. She got married the next day after commencement ! 1 just can’t recollect Jessie’s married name now. for she’s changed it so many times since. I can’t keep track of them in my old head. Some folks collect Rembrandt’s, and some butterflies, but Jessie’s hobby was husbands. Stop, child ! There’s the picture of Supt. Shaw, that Eileen Fleming drew. I do declare it brings hack happenings 1 haven’t thought of for years. I see you’re smiling, child. What is it? Oh, Eileen’s drawing! Maybe you’re thinking that it is a caricature of our superintendent, but it isn’t. It’s a true likeness of him. Eileen was a wizard with the cryon even back in high school days. Yes, she’s the one that does all the ’osinopolitan’s covers. Eileen drew that sketch on the next page, too. It’s Thelma (ilenn and Grace Goken showing off in the annual Style Show the dresses they’d made in the sewing class. Can’t you just see those ruffles and flutfings, their riblwuis up there on the stage, it’s so natural. Thelma became a Paris buyer for an exclusive shop on Fifth Avenue, and Grace started a philanthropic society for sewing on buttons for bachelors, so the time they put in on the style show and sewing wasn’t wasted. Yes, there is Carol Adams. She is the sanitary engineer on the Roosevelt Dam. It’s her business to see the dam is washed thoroughly with soap and water once a week and to see that the water in the dam is kept clean. As for myself I have lived a hen lacked husband’s life for the last forty years. Nothing I do was ever right. I did the wrong thing at the wrong time. My, how dark it’s getting up here. I declare, child, when I get to talking of old school days and old class mates I never know when to stop. Those were some of the happiest days of my life. We must be going now for it’s getting late and I must go down into the kitchen to prepare supper before you r mother strains her voice, but you come back again and I will tell you more of those happy school days. K. T. “’27.” — 48 - VALEDICTORY High up in the mountain fastness a tiny rivulet gurgles ami splashes joyously, tumbling over rocks, playing hide-and-seek with the sun-beams gleaming on its surface, singing and dancing happily all the day long — it knows no responsibilities, but romps, gay and care-free, through all the bright sunny days. Farther along its course the streamlet broadens a trifle, becomes a little deeper, a little less turbulent. While it still plays and chuckles in glee it has moments of Always happy, always gay.- Blanche Crowe. 27 NIXONIA,, L gravity, moments when it sees life as something a trifle more than play. It seems to sense a beginning of struggles as it glides over rocks and past obstructions that seek vainly to impede its flow, ever widening and deepening, until at last it reaches a placid, tree-bordered pool, where it may rest momentarily before merging into the deep-flowing river on its sweep to the sea. Not unlike the story of the brook is the history of the class of ’27. Starting with a group of blithe, rollicking little six-year-olds whose sole care was to enjoy themselves, they began gradually to take on responsibilities, memorable among which was the mastery of the three It’s. Slowly, as the years went by and their attention was directed to studies somewhat more advanced and requiring somewhat more of effort, they began dimly to discern that life is not primarily for play. Thus they reached the first mile- stone — graduation from the eighth grade. Their entrance into High School symbolizes their advent into more turbulent waters, where began their struggles with the binomial theorem, the confusing visse’s and ere’s of Latin, the technicalities of Caesar and the eloquence of Cicero, the dismaying and mystifying laws of Physics, the little imps of split infinitives that would infest the most laboriously written themes — all these (Jorgons had to be met and over come, the while participation was required in numerous extra-curricular activities, such as plays, literary societies, French and Latin clubs, operettas, and athletics. Perhaps these experiences differed but little from those of others who had gone before, yet they were more intense and vivid because they were ours. Now at the expiration of four years of conscientious striving those who have sur- vived the long and winding journey pause for a moment l eside the complacent pool to glance with mingled joy and regret backward along the path-way before turning their eyes resolutely an d purposefully to the broad expanse which stretches illimitable before them. Seemingly deep and smooth, but in reality hiding beneath its surface treacherous sands and lurking undertows, lies the sea of Life, spelling hope and adventure to those who stand upon its brink, eager to test their bark upon it. Let us hoi� e that our pre- paration is adequate to the venture. And now, class-mates, we have come to the parting of the ways. It can be only with regret that we ponder the severance of an association that in some instances is a heritage from our first school days. We can linger only a moment in reminiscence of by-gone days, however, for the future beckons us ever onward. We cannot know what the coming years may have in store for us, and we must not weary in our preparation nor loiter on our way to future usefulness. Of a certainty our pathways will diverge some will continue in academic quest, others may venture far afield, but all of us will continue in the great school of Life, surrounded by opportunities to enrich ourselves from the great store-house of nature and of scientific knowledge. No matter where we go, however, nor what our activities may l e, we shall always remember gratefully the generosity of a community which has made accessible to us a liberal preparatory education, and the thought of Nixon Township High School, and our teachers and class mates there, will always bring to us a warm heart-throb of memory. M. R. “’27.” Dark lmir and lovesome inein. — Raymond West 28 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March, - - - - - - ' - Selection Invocation, Clarinet Duet Address, | Doris Lisenby I Denzil Halcom Rev. J. E. Evans, Of Farmer City Boys’ Quartet, Presentation of Diplomas, - Dr. L. M. Marvel President Board of Education, Nixon Township High School Benediction, She is quite a wonder for Goodness. — Dorothy Miter. 29 . Pres., Lein Rainey; V-Pres., Denzil Halconi ; See., Martha Turner; Treas., Donald Lisenhy; Class Advisor, Miss Langford; Class Flower, Narcissus; Class Colors, Green and White; Motto — “Cp to the door, over the threshold and f into the world ” The class of ’28 is justly proud of its attainments in scholarship this year, a large percentage merited a place on the honor roll. The Junior class supplied members for the Glee Clubs, Orchestra and Athletics. “Patty Makes Things Hum,” a three-act play was presented December 7th and 8th, a credible outside activity. On May tith, the Juniors were host to the Seniors at the annual banquet. Our basketball mascot. — Max Gokeu. 30 31 BACK HOW — Denzll Hal com, Dale Conn, James Baker, Donald Lisenhy, Max Goken, Cecil Peacock, Miss Langford. FRONT HOW — Harriet Roseman, Florence Shaw, Panline Goken, Martha Turner, Louise Jamison, Bernice Olson, Lela Rainey. 1 SOPHOMORE HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’29 A. Statement : Class of ' 20 has lost its ignorance. They are now clamorous and Wise. B. Industrial Pursuits: Initiating the Freshmen. Escaping Studies. Pestering the Teachers. C. Social : Sledding Party. Mock Chautauqua. D. Officers : President — Doris Lisenby Vice President — Wayne Reeser Secretary — Muriel Long Treasu rer — Loren Richa r 1 son Sponsor — Miss Boyd Why shouldn’t the women be wild over me? — Russell Fullenwider. 32 33 BACK ROW Paul King, Howard Baker, Lester Glenn, George Johnson. Wayne Keener. Loren Richardson. SECOND ROW — Miss Boyd, Bonnie Ayers, Ethel Turner, Celesta 1 1 iter, Edna Shaw, Grace Baker. FIRST ROW — Muriel Long, Elsie Polston, Aleta Glasgow, Areta Coffman, Cleta Long, Doris Lisenby. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY As I was led into the jury room, being on trial for a charge of stealing, I did not feel that I cared whether I was cleared or not. As I walked up I noticed a well dressel trim, young women sitting there with bowed head. 1 was about to turn away when sh � glance 1 up and I saw her face. I could not just recall it but she knew mine immediately. She spoke my name and I at once recognized her voice. “Why Miss Rolierts, what are you doing here?” “I can well ask you the same question. I am charged with stealing some woman’s husband. But why are you here?” “I am supposed to have stolen a diamond ring. Where have you been since you left X. T. H. S .?” “I’ve been traveling and teaching most of the time. Tell me about some of our freshmen.” “Beulah was president : Iceland, treasurer. I do not think they are still there, but Dude, who used to aspire to be cheer-leader, is, 1 think.” “How about the basket ball players?” “Who? Oh! Raymond West, Henry Dawson, Frank Black. Clarence Perkins, and Vernelle (lift, weren’t they? I suppose they’re still playing basket ball. How many were there in our class?” There were forty-three before Paul and Mildred moved away. Don’t you remember it was the largest class the high school ever had.” “Remember how Max and Ivan used to patronize the candy counter? They surely practiced our motto. Some others used to do it, too. trying to be “lifters not loaners.” “Do you like sweet peas. Miss Roberts?” “Of course — for two reasons. I ran wear the old freshmen class flower and have the pink and green of their color, too.” We were interrupted here by the judge coming up and telling us that we could go. They had decided not to carry the cases any further. So we left triumphantly to meditate further on the people who had lteen in the Freshmen Class of 1930, the largest class X. T. H. S. ever had. T ,_ T When she smiles. — Irene March. 34 35 Paul Jones, Lohiml Coffman. 37 Milker. Russell Pullen wider. THE NIXOLA LITERARY SOCIETY The Nixola Literary Society was called for its first meeting of the year, early in October. Our first move was to elect officers. Russell Fallen wider was elected president; Carol Adams, vice president, and Margaret Railsback, secretary and treasurer. Then we took our roll and to our pleasure found that our membership had increased from last year ' s group of thirty, to forty-one. We did not get to keep that number throughout the year, however, for three freshmen left school, hut our enrollment still remained large. The next thing we did was to make plans for the coming year. Some of these plans we did not get to carry out because of other events conflicting or interfering in some way with our work. Our first program was a mock debate. The subject chosen was, “Resolved, that a Ford is better than a horse and buggy. Max Goken, Russell Fullenwider and Wayne Meredith defended the proposition with spirit while Jessie, Donald and Harriet credit- ably maintained the negative. At Christmas we were asked to aid in the Community Program. It seemed imposs- ible to find aynthing. but after continued search through a wealth of material that was apparently all more or less of the “Same old thing,” we finally decided to dramatize a part of E. P. Butler’s “Birds’ Christmas Carol.” We selected the first part of the story, the preparation of the Haggles family that the children might go to the Christmas party. It was as much fun for those who gave it as for the audience. But we would not have it thought that everything we did was comedy. We could be serious, too. On Armistice Day it fell to our society to present a program. We first had the customary three minutes of silence. Then the school sang, “America, the Beautiful,” after which “Lost We Forget,” was read. Then the group of poems, “In Flanders Field,” “The Promise, the Appeal and the Fulfillment,” was given ami the program was closed by a few words from Mr. Shaw. It has been a busy year, but we enjoyed the progress and programs that we are working for. We are hoping for a large membership and a more splendid work next year. THE ALETHENAE LITERARY SOCIETY At an early date in the school year the Alethenae Literary Society, under the super vision of Miss Schmuck, our faculty advisor, elected the following officers : President, Denzil Halcom: Vice President, Pearl Long; Secretary-Treasurer, Thelma Glenn. One of the aims of this society is to make each program a little better than the preceding one. By these programs, Alethenae tends to discover and to promote any native ability. Another aim is to place every member before the student body, at least once a semester on some program so that when called upon to appear in public, he or she will do so with more self confidence and self assurance. By acquiring these things, personality and individuality are developed — two great factors which lead to success in life and to which all ambitious people aspire. Programs of particular interest were: a mock trial, a faculty burlesque, a Thanks- giving program, the dramatization of the “Courtship of Miles Standish,” a pageant of the months, a reading, “Benefits Forgot.” based on an incident in Lincoln’s life, and presented on February 12, and lastly, a midnight fantasy, featuring the contrast between the modem girl and her sister of 1750. Alethenae eagerly looks forward to next year’s activity. This world is a joke, laugh and grow fat. — Julius Langraml. 38 39 JR- NIXONIA Z1 SOCIAL EVENTS The first event of the social season at Nixon High School was a Junior Sled Party. The jolly Juniors, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and Miss Langford, decided they would like to feel the thrills of a sled ride once more. Don and Max kindly consented to drive them out to DeWitt Hill, where they immediately made use of the little sleds which they had taken with them. After every- one had satisfied their desires for coasting and most all of them were numb with cold, they motored back as far as the home of Helen Baker where refreshments were awaiting them. Oh! How good they did taste to those cold and hungry folks. They departed at a late hour after spending an enjoyable evening. In order to keep up with the Juniors, the Sophomores had a sled party also. They did not go in cars, but in a real bob sled drawn by horses. They rode out to Dewitt Hill where they went coasting on small sleds. From there they drove back to the home of Doris Li sen by, where they were served a light lunch. After satisfying their hunger and warming a bit, they departed hoping they would get to go sled riding next year. THE BURLESQUE CHAUTAUQUA The Burlesque Chautauqua was presented by the Sophomore Class in The High School Auditorium, October 20. 1926. This Chautauqua gave five entertainments, all in one night under the incredible mismanagement of Mister Loren Richardson. First Night the Roberts Concert Company furnished the entertainment. This is their program. A selection by the English Singers composed of Muriel Long, Aleta Glasgow ami Howard Baker; second, a reading. “Speak up Ike, an’ ’Xpress Y’rself,” by Elsie Polston; third, solo by Gaily Kirchy — Ethel Turner; fourth, clarinet solo, by Madame Madilian — Doris Lisenby, and last selection by English Singers. Second Night — Living pictures were shown : 1 — Age of Innocence, Phyllis Coffman 2 — Mother Mrs. J. .1. Fleming 3 — Whistling Boy, Leon Danison 4 — Summer Girl, Mrs. U. C. Shaw 5 — Flapper of 1770, Doris Lisenby 6 — Flapper of 1926 Arete Coffman 7 — John Alden and Priscilla, Wayne Meredith, Carol Adams 8 — Colonial Lady, Miss Schmuck 9 — Modern Madonna and Child, Celesta Hiter and Louise Ernistine Dickey. 10— Veteran, Mr. Scott Third Night — Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra, Sophomore Class. The program follows: “Turkey in the Straw,” “Yes Sir That’s My Baby,” “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia,” by the Tea Kettle Quartet Solo by Lady Kister Muriel Long Last numl� er was the “Star Spangled Banner.” Steady and industrious. — Leland Coffman. 40 � N I X 0 N I A ,, _J Fourth Night — Farmer Night. The speakers of the evening were: L. M. Marvel, Chairman Howard Baker C. C. Lisenby, Paul King. L. S. Kidd, Lester Glenn. Fifth and Last Night — The Alabama Jubilee Singers, or the entire Sophomore Class furnished the program. They rendered favorable selections as follows: ‘‘Nobody Knows The Trouble 1 See,” “Lullaby,” by Dinah Washington, Muriel Long “Massa In the Cold, Cold Ground,” Garfield Whire, Howard Baker “Quit Yo Ticklin’ Me,” Dinah Washington and Tiney Appleblossom, Muriel Long and Elsie Polston Piano Solo, Marianna Green Ethel Turner Dixie, Entire Minstrel Body. Adjournment. — — THE MYSTERY OF THE THIRD GABLE Presented by the Senior Class on Friday, November 12, 192(5. Cast of Characters Roy Lane, who occupies the Third Gable, Willard Gift Mrs. Lane, the housekeeper, Carol Adams Sally Sherwood, who selected the place, Irene Smith Tom Sherwood, Sally’s brother, Walter Dressier Judge Sherwood, who seeks peace and quiet, Wayne Meredith Mrs. Sherwood, his wife Eileen Fleming Janet Morgan, his prospective secretary, Grace Goken Jane Morgan, who takes Janet’s place, Bernice Bebie Rodger Hadley, the stranger, Russell Fullenwider Simpson, Rodger’s assistant, Kenneth Thurber — — LOOKS LIKE RAIN Presented by the Senior Class on Friday, May 14, 1927. The cast were as follows. Monty Mansfield, the proprietor Walter Dressier Reggie VanWert, an ambitious author, Wayne Meredith Elmo Armstrong, Monty’s cousin Russell Fullenwider Jerry Watson, the late proprietor, Willard Gift Nellie Watson, his daughter, Pearl Long Martha Watson, his better half, Jessie Baker Vi’lnt Hickey, a neighbor, Mossie Rich True happiness consists in a multitude of friends. — Pauline Goken. 41 .. NIXONIA 11 PATTY MAKES THINGS HUM Presented by the Junior Class on Saturday, Dee. 18, 1926 The Cast Captain Braithwaite, who wasn’t so slow after all Dale Conn Captain Little, who has a little misunderstanding Donald Lisenby Mr. Green, who played the host Max Goken Mr. Smith, a neighbor worth while James Baker Mrs. Smith, who proved herself a good friend Florence Shaw Mrs. Greene, Captain Little’s sister, who entertained Martha Turner Patty (Patience Little) who managed to make things hum Harriet Bose man Helen Braithwaite. engaged to Capt. Little Pauline Goken Hope Dunbar, who is still hoping, Louise Jamison Hyacinth, a loquacious colored maid, Lela ltalney — — JUNIOR BANQUET On May the sixth, at seven o’clock, the Class of ’28 entertained the Class of 27 at dinner in the high school gymnasium. Between courses, Miss Laura Sehmuck and Denzel Halcom gave special numbers and popular songs were sung by the group. When dinner was finished Iiela Rainey, acting as toastmistress, introduced Dr. Marvel, Mr. Shaw, Janies Baker, and Walter Dressier. The “Gym” was tastefully decorated in the two classes’ colors, green, orchid, and white. The Junior Class tlower, the Narcissus, formed the center pieces of the tables. The following menu was served : Cocktail a’la Prince’sse Masked Potatoes Gravy Chicken du Languedoc, Carrots ami Green Beans Imperial Salad Parker house Rolls Olives and Pickles Radishes Pistachio Ice Cream Angel Food Cake Coffee Mints Quality as well as quantity. — Bertha McBride. 42 43 NIXONIA 27 1 _ SENIOR ORCHESTRA The school year, 192(5-27, has found the Senior Orchestra greatly han dicapped, never- theless. it lias had a successful year. As might he expected in any organization of this kind, t lie membership is constantly changing. At present there are fifteen members in the Senior Orchestra. At the close of this year’s term, we will lose six valuable players. The first appearance of the Senior Orchestra was on February 22. 1927, when, in conjunction with Mt. Pulaski Orchestra, it furnished the evening’s entertainment at our gymnasium. Besides giving the three scheduled concerts, the orchestra has played for class plays, society programs, parent-teacher meetings and commencement.. JUNIOR ORCHESTRA The Junior Orchestra has been growing steadily since it was organized in 1924. It is composed of thirteen members, several of whom are high school students. The Junior Orchestra ' s rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings of each w?ek. It has given its best efforts in joint concerts, parent-teacher programs and at various social functions. The community realizes the improvement the orchestra makes each year and they realize that in several years to come, these same orchestra members will take the places of the Senior Orchestra members. Mr. Merry, assisted by Miss Schmuck has succeeded in making this year a remarkable year for the orchestra and Weldon has many 1 ioih s concerning its future development and work. I am short but so was Napoleon.- Max Itainey. 44 45 BACK now — Denzil Halcom, Eileen Fleming, Muriel Long, Beulah Thompson, Thelma Glenn, Bussell Fullenwider, Clarence Perkins, Miss Schumek. FRONT HOW— Wayne Heeser, Doris Lisenby. Margaret Rails back, Irene Smith, pianist; Pearl Long, Areta Coffman, Dale Pitcher. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club now consists of thirty members. As is the customary way, the Glee Club re-organized this year and received several new members. The Glee Club has taken a great part in social functions and that sort of thing all year. They have entertained the Parents-Teachers’ Association a number of times and have taken part in the High School night at the churches. Once a month the churches give over an evening to the High School in which they take an active part. The Boys and Girls’ Glee Clubs rendered their services through the year. Under the splendid management of Miss Sehmuck. the Glee Club year has been very successful. Miss Sehmuck took upon her self the task of a concert and also an operetta. In the first part of April, the Glee Club placed before the public a musical comedy, “The Relle of Barcelona.” It was a marvelous success and Miss Sehmuck was requested to give it over again. The musicale was given by both Boys’and (Zirls’ Glee Clubs again and it was given in the same enjoyable manner. Immediately after the Operetta was concluded, Miss Sehmuck carefully trained her Club for the County Meet at which time they made the usual spemlid showing and came back with the high honors every one expected. With the hearty cooperation of the members of the Glee Club and pianist. Miss Sell muck was able to make this year a mighty successful year for herself and her Glee (dub, and her work shows more accomplishments and more success than any Glee Club has enjoyed in years. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB At the beginning of the year. Miss Sehmuck wished to reorganize the Boys’ Glee (dub that had been discontinued for several years. The Glee Club was successfully organized and planned in a week’s time. The club now consists of twenty members. They have been active in joint concerts and also at church on high school nights throughout the year. With Miss Schmuek’s skillful training, they took a strong part in our Operetta, “The Belle of Barcelona,” and they helped to make it the most successful musicale in several years. These boys give us much promise for the future years’ success. Nor riches nor fame, but a banker’s name. — Miss Sehmuck. 46 “THE BELLE OF BARCELONA” A Musical Comedy — Directed by Miss Laura Schmuck Cast of Characters Luis de Montero. wealthy plantation owner Russell Fullenwidei Gloria de Montero, his wife Pearl Long Margarita, an accomplished daughter Irene Smith Mercedes, her sister Grace Ooken Francisco de la Vega. Chief Inspector at the Custom House. who claims to be a Nobleman Howard Baker Pedro, manager of de Moiitero’s plantation Ivan Swearingen Emilio, a toreador, suitor of Mercedes Denzil Halcom Don Juan, student friend of Emilio Walter Dressier Dona Marcela, ) ( Jessie Baker _ . , f Friends of Margarita ■} Dona Anita, ( Harriet Roseman Martha Matilda Ayres, an English governess Eileen Fleming Lieutenant Harold Wright, custom inspector from the United States Donald Lisenby Patrick (Pat) Malone, companion of Hal James Baker Captain Colton, of the IT. S. Cruiser, Montana Dale Conn Spanish Students Chorus, ) f Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club Chorus of IT. S. Marines, ) Accompanist Margaret Railsback Think all you speak, but speak not all ye think. — Dale Conn. 47 49 Fullenwkler, Howard Baker. FRONT ROW Miss Schmuok, Lester Glenn, George Johnson. Donald Liseuby, Paul King, Ivan Swearingen, Denzil llalcoin, Henry Dawson, V ernelle Olson. AT H L E T I C 5 51 8BCOXD ROW — Frank Pluck. Raymond Miller, Lester Olemi, Russell Fullenwider, Capt., Raymond West, Cecil Peacock, Paul King. FRONT RuW Lester Tliurber, Paul .Jones, Lawrence Meredith, Denzil Haleom, Vernelle Olson, Clarence Perkins. FOOTBALL THE TEAM AND LETTERMEN Thurber . End Goken Tackle Fnllenwider, Oapt., Guard Gift. W., Center Gift, V., Guard Peacock, Halcom, Half Back; Iliac Glenn, Tackle Dressier, End Lisenby, Quarter Back Miller, Half Back Meredith Half Back Full Back •k, Half Back and Tackle. — — THE SEASON N. T. H. S., 6 — Alumni, 0 The season, was started brilliantly by a 6-0 victory over the Alumni, a team com- posed of former high school stars. N. T. H. S., 0 — Roosevelt (Decatur), 6 The next game did not fare so well, we lost because of the small amount of practice and the intense heat. N. T. H. S., 0 — Clinton, 12 Our next game showed that our team had football ability. Playing on a field covered with water and heavy mud. we lost to the hard hitting Clinton gang by one touchdown. Their other scoring came as the result of three blocked punts. N. T. H. S., 0 — Bethany, 7 X. T. H. S. had high hopes of winning this game. We repeatedly reeled off long runs, but a faltering offense within the opponent’s ten yard line and a few bad breaks gave them the game. N. T. H. S., 0 — Mowequa, 7 Mowequa lost but one game this season. Luck still seemed to be against Weldon. That famous “Fake end run” jinxed us again for seven points. It was a well played game and the issue in doubt until the final moments. N. T. H. S., 7— Maroa, 6 We were placed upon the field with an evenly matched opponent. Again that “Fake end run,” netted them the usual touchdown. We also tric ' d a fake on an attempted Intelligence is not her only virtue. — Louise Jammison. 53 „ NIXON 1A„ L 65-yard place kick ; the ball rolled across the Maroa goal line after having touched a Maroa back. Weldon recovered for a touchdown. We also kicked go al, giving us a 7-6 victory. N. T. H. S., 0 — Bement, 26 The next game proved to he our toughest. Outweighed, outplayed, outclassed, tells the story. Even then we held the hard hitting Okaw Valley ’Leven to a respectable score. N. T. H. S., 6— Farmer City, 18 This being the last game of the season, we decided to put across a victory, however, a powerful neighbor rose to great heights and we played poor football. Our goal rushes were too late, time blew when we were within a few feet : or else our defense crumpled at the worng time. Anyhow we were forced to how to our old rivals, 18-6. N. T. H. S., 6— Cerro Gordo, 6 A post season football game was scheduled on Thanksgiving day and the Nixon players loaded in a truck and left Weldon with whole heart and soul bent on a win. The roads were impassible and only after much pushing and plodding, did we finally disembark at Cerro (fordo. The mud was knee deep on the field and due to some excellent playing and some equally poor playing we emerged from the quagmire in a 6-6 tie. This was the last game for the following men. Oapt. Fullenwider, Thurber, Gift, Dressier, and Meredith. While we cannot predict a winng season next year, we can at least say that what- ever games we play, we know the following men will do their share in upholding the prestige of I he game and their high school, and we hope that their season will be a winner. Lisenby, Goken, Peacock, Glenn, King, Black, Perkins, Ha loom, West. Olson. Miller, Long and several others will have a real hand in it. And BOY! Don’t think they won’t. The Schedule N. T. H. S., .... 6 Alumni 0 N. T. H. s., .... 0 6 N. T. H. s., .... 0 12 N. T. H. 8., .... 0 7 N. T. H. s., .... 0 7 N. T. H. s., .... 7 6 N. T. H. s., .... 0 Bement, 26 N. T. H. s., .... 6 18 N. T. H. s., .... 6 6 Total, to 1 CJI 1 88 There surely must he some good, hard work in him for none ever came out. — Melvin Long. 54 ja. NIX0N1 A„ _r SENIOR FOOTBALL BOYS RLSSEL FITLLENWIDER— Russel was the type of Captain that any school or coach could feel mighty proud of. He knew the rules of the game with the best of players as well as the fu la mentals. His judgment in regard to penalties was always the l est. He had natural football ability, keeping his opponents buffaloed to a frazzle, and always leading the battle. Weldon will miss this sturdy player in her football line-up next year. WALTER DRESSLER — “Walt,” a steady high spirited player, was Nixon’s general service player. He played End, Tackle, Guard, or Center, or where ever there was a demand for his needed service. He always filled the gap to perfection. Many of “Walt’s” opponents were rattled by his continual banter and often were beside themselves with anger, which of course availed them nought. WAYNE MEREDITH — Wayne seemed to possess an uncanny ability to “doi e” plays and was there at the right time to stop end runs and cutbacks. His speed was a great asset. We only regret that lie has played his last season for Nixon. KENNETH THCRBER — “K. Y.” at the wing position developed rapidly, lieing a ' power on both offense and defense throughout the season. At line work on defense and getting down under the punts, “K. Y.” did all that could l e asked. He was also a utility man, being called back to drop kick on several occasions, which resulted in touchdowns against Farmer City and Maroa. WILLARD GIFT “Shifty” was a most dependable man at center. He knew football and played it consistently all season. His passes from center were accurate, the backs always felt confident that the ball would be at the right place at the right time. On defense he proved his versatility, often intercepting forward passes, and stopping fake plays. He thinks of great things. — Denzil Halcom. 55 . N I X 0 N I A ,, _r BASKET BALL, ’26-’27 Basket Ball during the year 20-’27 proved to l e successful. Due to the fact that there was a large enrollment in the freshmen class, there was plenty of material for a good team and a tine surplus with which to have a strong second string. The team during the first part of its schedule won more games than they did later in the season. At this time the players upon the floor were: Peacock and Lisenby, forwards; Thurber, center; Meredith and Goken, guards. Some felt that there was a great deal of basketball spirit lost during the closing weeks, which is undoubtedly true. Weldon was capable of better basket ball than was actually played. The second team also had a good season. They were composed of freshmen. Black and Johnson, forwards; Gift, center; Dawson and West, guards. They gave many a team a stiff game and were successful in winning several. • THE COUNTY TOURNAMENT The County Tournament was worked on the same plan this years as last year. Farmer City and Kenney played the two Weldon teams at Weldon; and Waynesville and Wapella played against the two Clinton teams at Wapella. The winners of each meet going into the championship round at Clinton the next evening. Weldon entered the tourney with high hopes of repeating last year’s performance by winning a championship. The players were hampered with severe colds, some of them being on the sick list all week, yet they defeated Farmer City in the first game 20-18, while our seconds lost to Kenney in the second round. That night in the Kenney game, Weldon piled up a comfortable lead in the first three quarters and through over-confidence Kenney was able to come back and defeat ns 17-15 in the final minutes. The next evening we met Wapella on the Clinton floor playing for third place and not being able to get organized we lost the decision, 33-11. Coken was honored with a guard position on the second all-star selection. Nixon, 19 — Alumni, 9 We started the season with a bang when we met some of our Alma Mater’s old stars in a fast game. They were no match for 11 s in this game, and we won easily, 19-0. Nixon, 15 — Kenney, 5 The next Killin ' was with Kenney, and everything bewail to take on a rosy glow after we walked over them, 15-5. The game was slow and rough. Nixon, 14 — Argenta, 24 In this game we met a team with more basketball ability and as they had been I wonder if t lie girls like me or my Dodge. — Vernelle Olson. 57 playing all fall, they defeated us in a fast, exciting game, 24-14. We couldn’t handle the hall. Nixon, 6 — Clinton, 50 The Clinton game was our hardest scheduled game of the year, and as it later proved, it was our worst defeat. Handicapped by new and inexperienced men and some bad work on the part of our own men, we lost a tough game by a top heavy score of 60-6. Nixon, 16 — Waynesville, 6 After making our annual Ml’D DOBBER’S DRIVE to Waynesville, we defeated them on their own tioor in a game with air-tight defense. 16-6. Nixon, 25 — Deland, 16 We still hold to our old idea that we are Deland’s JI. X. The roads being impassible and half of the high school followed the team via railroad and then that night after a stirring 25-16 victory, all the boosters and roosters scampered for home chaperoned by the able and foot weary Miss Langford, assisted by the Conch. Nixon, 14 — Kenney, 8 We defeated Kenney the second time on their home floor by a second half spurt in what was a rather slow uninteresting game. Nixon, 21 — Maroa, 20 If dope buckets were ever upset they were turned inside out because Weldon journeyed to Maroa minus a regular forward and guard and WON. Hopes of victory were low and things looked reversed. We defeated the highly touted tossers of Maroa in the best played game of the year, winning by a lone point margin, 20-21. Nixon, 19 — Farmer City, 14 This game came close to being a Sunday game of basket ball. Farmer City arrived here about six hours late, and the game was finished about midnight. We handed them their first defeat of the season in a 10-14 package. Nixon, 31 — Waynesville, 10 With our team scoring almost at will and using our entire second team we easily defeated Waynesville in the first game after the county tournament by a 31-10 score. Nixon, 13 — Beason, 46 The hardest part of our schedule was on. We travelled to Reason to get a 46-13 trimming. They were a foxy crew. Nixon, 11 — Mt. Pulaski, 41 The team went along with the orchestra to prove to Pulaski that we have a better R. R. team than we are credited with. Rut we fell by a 41-11 score on the meanest floor in Illinois. The musical exhibition was fine. Ry her laugh ye shall know her. — Ethel Turner 58 Nixon, 9 — Beason, 26 Season came to Weldon for a return game. Victory looked possible to us at the half, but the final score attached Beason to the 20 and Weldon to the 9. At that the game was a dandy and better than the score indicates. Nixon, 15 — Mt. Pulaski, 17 Those last quarter rallies were our Jinx this year. After leading Pulaski for better than three quarter, they spoiled our margin and took the lead to win by sinking some late shots. Nixon, 12 — Farmer City, 9 After playing on a floor with no ceiling we were familiar with, one with four posts, so we took the inhabitants of Farmer City for a ride — making it three straight times we had won this season. 12-9. Nixon, 9 — Argenta, 17 Our Finlay afternoon tea session called for had roads, and we had them. Impassible for cars — train connections were out of the question, so Coach Gauthier chartered that noble animal the horse and its half-cousin, the mule, for the voyage. And the covered wagon went with the explorers. After sailing for four days and four hours, we sighted land, but it was too late. Argenta had what they called a basket ball game, but what we called a six-man offense with the referee bearing the brunt of the Argenta attack. And we lost in a decision contest by a 17-9 score. Nixon, 9 — Clinton, 33 Usually when we can score more than nine points, we stand a chance of winning a game, but then this was our last game at home, and the last appearance of five senior boys. The boys did their best against a better team and lost 38-9. Nixon, 13 — Tolono, 27 We drew Tolono in tin District Tournament which was at Monticello. They were of unknown strength to us, but we were determined to do our best. Injuries sustained in the class tournament hampered us ami we were badly out of form and so they wrote our name for the last time this year in the loss column. This was tin last game for Kenneth Thurber, Walter Dressier, (’apt. Wayne Meredith, Bussell Fullenwider and Willard Gift. Season’s Record T.H.S. Opponent Score Place 19 Alumni 9 Home 15 Kenney 5 Home 14 Argenta 24 Home 0 Clinton, 50 Away lti Waynesville 0 Away 25 Deland 15 Away 14 Kenney 8 Away His actions speak much stronger than my pen. — Henry Dawson. 59 21 Maroa 20 Away 19 Farmer City 14 Home 26 Farmer City 18 Home 15 Kenney 17 Home 11 Wapella 33 Away 31 Waynesville 10 Home 13 Reason 46 Away 11 Mt. Pulaski 41 Away 12 Farmer City 9 Away 9 Reason, 26 Home 15 Mt. Pulaski 17 Home 21 Deland 11 Home 9 Argenta 17 Away 9 Clinton 33 Home 13 Tolono 27 Awaj Total 334 Opponents 456 WON, 11— LOST, 11. WAYNE MEREDITH — The captain and in consequence one of the most valuable men on the squad will he lost when this sterling player graduates this spring. He has stood the pounding of four years o f varsity competition and has been a star on offense and defense. He will leave a real gap. WALTER DRESSLER A senior who developed into a basket ball player. “Walt” is a good illustration of what the stick-to-it spirit can do for a player. At the close of our season he was going great guns and was devoted to the center berth — too bad Walt, you found yourself so late. KENNETH THURRER— No one knew K Y until the Deland second game last year, when he began to ring up baskets with astonishing regularity. Since then that big Weldon player has received his share of attention from our opponents. K Y deserves all the praise we can heap upon him. He was a dependable player. RUSSELL FVLLEN WIDER — A first line guard in the closing stretches of the year. Russ was recognized as a player of grit and combativeness. When th e extra effort was needed, Russ was the one who carried the banner on defense, and he played a fine guard game. WILLARD GIFT — Shifty was found when wanted and not often “wanting.” He was a capable, strong, persistent player. With a wide range, a good stance, and a desire to make good where ever played. He will be missed in the next season’s line-up. There is a deal of deviltry neath this mixed exterior. — Ray Miller. 60 The annual hi ter class basketball tournament was held a week before the District Meet. After some hard, fast and interesting games the Senior boys won the Boys’ division. The Junior hoys placed second and the Freshmen, third. (1) Juniors (36) .. Sophomores 9) | Juniors (2) Seniors 37 Freshmen (18) l r ...Seniors (3) Winner Game 1 (35) Loser Game 2 (12) (4) Winner Game 2 (54) Loser Game 1 (6) (5) Loser Game 3 (26) Loser Game 4 (6) ? ....Juniors, 21 1 V (6) Champions j ....Seniors, 22 ) | . .. Freshmen — Third Place GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Girls’ Athletics began in earnest about November first, under the direction of Mrs. Shaw, (’lasses were organized from the personnel of the school — all the girls participated with the exception of those excused on grounds of physical unfitness. The two groups or classes were divided chronologically — the Seniors and Juniors comprising one group and the underclassmen, the other. The program of class procedure began with drills, calesthenics, and games. As winter and the Basket Ball season were near at hand each group played Basket Ball part of the time. There was considerable enthusiasm manifested in this sport. Each c lass organized a team which under the leadership of the captain, entered the Girls’ Inter- Class Basket Ball Tournament. The pairings were as follows: (1) Seniors Juniors Seniors (2) Freshmen . Sophomores Sophomores ! (3) Champions, Sophomores The Freshmen team was comprised of Helen Shinneman, Captain ; Floy Shlnneinan, Mildred Jones, Lera Martin, and Thelma Wilson. Sophomores — Doris Lisenby, Captain : Areta Coffman, Bonnie Ayers, Celesta Hiter, Ethel Turner. Juniors — Lela Rainey, Captain; Harriet Hoseman. Florence Shaw, Pauline Gokeu, Louise Jamison. Seniors — - Bernice B?bie, Captain; Pearl Long, Irene Smith. Jessie Baker, and Carol Adams. During the spring season, hurdling was practiced indoors until weather permitted the classes outside. Folk Dancing, High Jumping, Somersaults, Base Ball. Tennis and Track were all played at various times. Chest measurements were instituted to see what expansion each girl coul 1 produce. From time to time more data was taken. In the earlier measurements, most girls had only one-eighth to one inch expansion. Later measurements increased them to three, four and five inches, showing a remarkable development. The girls looked forward to this recreational class from which they received immeasurable benefits. Fussed for five years and still fussing. — Esther Baker. 61 Bernice Olson. Aivta (Coffman, Irene Smith, Bernice McBride. FRONT ROW — Aieta Clasgow, Krsa Followell, Cleta Dong, Lotus Leevy, Blanche Crowe, Irene Peacock. Laura Barclay, (trace Baker, Bernice Bebie, Dorothy Hiter, Lera Martin. Hoy Shiimemnn. Eva Baker. Florence Shaw. Harriet Roseinan. Muriel Long. Inez Roberts. 62 „ NIXQNI A„ _J CALENDAR September 6 — School begins . . . Forty-five freshies. September 7 — Football boys out for practice. September 1-1 — Mr. Merry arrives. Music Day. September 16 — First Boys’ Glee Oub practice. Sweet sounds emerge from the music room below. September 17 — Teachers’ Reception. Enjoyable program. September IS — First football game of the season with Decatur at Decatur. September 20-2-4 — Sectors am a buzzin round de honeysuckle vines (Students). Students resemble dogs (? more than honeysuckle vines. Miss Langford prescribes a remedy, namely. Sloan ' s Liniment. Mr. Shaw starts ninth hour — The follow- ing are the ones which 1 have selected as l� eing eligible. September 25 — Football game with Clinton. September 27 — Rain! Rain! MORE RAIN! Month breaks record for real rain. Last record was in ’OS. Juniors receive class rings. September 2N — A certain senior has a birthday but will not tell her age V V ? ? V September 20- Dull monotony. October 1 — Ditto. Just a month gone. More rain. If it keeps on, we ' ll all have to learn to swim. Oc tober 2 — Football game at Moweaqua. October 4 — Classes as usual. October 5-0 — Teachers’ Institute. Also vacation for students. October 0 — Football game with Maroa. HOT SPIT! First victory of the season. October 11 — Seniors start work on play, “Mystery of the Third Gable.” October 12 — Flags are out in honor of Columbus. October Id — Pictures taken — If photographer’s camera is still in good shape, it will 1 k� the eighth wonder of the world. October 14 — Girls’ Glee Club furnish music for W. C. T. I T . Convention at M. P. church. October 15 — Football game with Bement. October 20-21 — Halloween parties, usual destruction, etc. October 29 — Afternoon — football game at Farmer City. Evening — Sophomores give Chautauqua, also a popularity contest. Nellie Adams. Martha Turner and Pearl Long were the most popular girls in each of the classes; Freshmen. Junior and Senior respectively. Pearl receiving the most votes, which made her the most popular girl in N. T. H. S. November 1 — Two months of school gone. November 11 — Armistice Day. Navember 12 — Seniors present play. “ The Mystery of the Third Gable.’’ Adjudged a success. (HOWLING) November 19 — Teachers’ meeting at Champaign, also orchestra furnishes music at Fathers and Sons’ banquet. Also vacation. November 22 — Former class-mate rejoins us. November 27 — Basket ball game with Alumni and Cisco, first team. November 29 — Back in school quite recovered from the effects of holiday feasting. November dO — (’lasses as usual. December 1 Ditto. Three months of school gone. December d — General consternation as the curtain falls on the 2’nd six weeks period of Nobody knows it, but once I was bashful. — Doris Lisenby. 63 first semester. December 7 Juniors present play, “Patty Makes Things Hum.” A good crowd considering the roads. December 0— Freshmen are writing to Santa ( ' laus. The following is an extract from one: “Dear Santa. I want to make out a new order as 1 just found all the things I asked for under mom’s bed.” December 18 — “Patty Makes Things Mum” repeated. Fairly well attended. Good per- formance both times. December 20 — We drew names. Deember 21 — Christmas crazy classes. December 22 — Christmas program. Distribution of presents by ’ol Santa. Dismissal — Hurrah ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. January -I — School starts again. Teachers and pupils besmirched with new year’s resolutions. January 5 — We’re wondering if Dean still thinks there is a Santa Claus. January 6— Hang all our resolutions go to O. January 7 — Sleighing party. January 12 — Weather-Sleet. January 13 — Snow bound ! Pooh ! We didn’t know what snow was until now. January 21-22 — County Tournament. February 2 — Ground Hog Day. I guess the old boy saw his shadow. February 3 — We’ve begun to think that spring IS Coming. February 4 — Game with Reason at Reason. February 7 Off for Pulaski. Orchestra concert and basket ball. February 8 — Students return enthused over newly maid and mister acquaintance. February 15 — Game with Reason at Weldon. February 22 — Mt. Pulaski returns tbhe call. February 28 — Game with Clinton, also Free Throw exhibition from Sophomore girls. March 2-4 — (’lass Tournament. First place to Soph. Girls and the Senior Roys March 11-13 — District Tournament. Nosed out again. March 17 — Wearing the Green. March 21 — Spring is HERE. March 22 — Discard the flannels. April 1 — School in an uproar. April 8 — “The Relle of Barcelona.” Good crowd considering weather. “April showers bring May flowers,”— also a lot of muddy tracks on the corridor and dressing room floor,” says Mr. Bebie. April 23 — Second performance of “The Relle of Rarcelona.” Both successful. May 0 — Junior-Senior Reception. May 1+ — Senior ( ' lass Play, “It Looks Like Rain.” The climax of a very successful season — a success and HOW. May 21 — Alumni Banquet. May 22 — Baccalaureate. May 24— Class NITE. May 27 — Commencement. And now, good friends, we’ll bid all adieu. For in this Calendar, I’ve tried to give to you The most essential facts of ' 23 and ’27. —Irene F. Smith, ’27. The wooer of Mart — and others. — Ray Miller. 64 � NIXON I A„ _j ALFRED BEBIE Always chasing dirt is Alfred. he Likes clean shoes aud his never weary hands F � ils rust and ruin, and he is obliged to Remake our floors, Endures mud, and it keeps him Dn sting eternally. B� sure you Enter our sanctum Bi ' i ht and early. In order to Entice a smile on the face of our janitor. Consumption of the purse is inc urable.- Vernelle Gift. 65 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT MRS. V. L. SHINN EM AN VICE-PRESIDENT W. H. GRAY SECRETARY, JUANITA MARTIN TREASURER GERTRUDE MARSH Class of 1918 Lola A. Emery, student Normal, Illinois C. C. Gray, pharmacist Canton, Illinois W. H. Gray, hanker Weldon, Illinois Clarence Keele, civil service, married, Weldon, Illinois Mildred Saylor, Mrs. Harry Goble, Weldon, Illinois V. I.. Sliinneman, groceryinan, married Weldon, Illinois Class of 1919 Charles Adams, salesman, married Bloomington, Illinois Beatrice Bales, Mrs. Hex Garrett Weldon, Illinois Gladys Hunt, Mrs. Walter Marvel Clinton, Illinois Velda Hunt, Mrs. Elmer Mix DeLaml. Illinois Kay Olson, travelling collector, Decatur, Illinois Class of 1920 Ira L. Richardson, First National Bank Springfield, Illinois Opal I. Emery, student, Normal, Illinois Ernest Dickey, student, married Normal, Illinois Florence McKown, Mrs. V. L. Shinneman Weldon, Illinois Clarence Galaway, farmer, married DeLaml, Illinois Class of 1921 Florence Baker, Mrs. Clarence Gala way, DeLaml, Illinois Lois Ennis, Mrs. Elmo Galaway, Warrenshurg. Illinois Ruby Gray. Mrs. Ray O’Daffer Weldon, Illinois Ollie Roben. nurse Decatur, Illinois Paul Peterson, farmer, married Clinton, Illinois Cora Swearingen, Mrs. Harry Clifton Decatur, Illinois Sarah Montgomery, evv York William Montgomery, I. C. shops, Clinton, Illinois Why worry? — Clarence Perkins. 66 Class of 1922 Edna Baker, student, . .. Urbana, Illinois Verneda Glenn, teacher Weldon, Illinois Opal Gray, art teacher Springfield, Illinois Gertrude Marsh, primary teacher Weldon, Illinois Don Mire, hrickmason, married, Decatur, Illinois Clara Parr, Mrs. Ernest Dickey Weldon, Illinois Leona Koben, Mrs. C. H. Miller Goosecreek, Texas Voyle Roberts, farmer, married, Lane, Illinois Era Shearer, teacher, Weldon, Illinois Ethel Smith, nurse Decatur, Illinois Maree Marsh, Mrs. It. A. Lynn Deceased Class of 1923 Howard Burton, married, farmer Weldon, Illinois Pearl Conover, stenographer Decatur, Illinois Manila Danison. Mrs. G. W. Hedburg Danville, Illinois Ava Ennis, student Champaign, Illinois Cleo Long, Chicago, Illinois Corwin Miller, orchestra Champaign, Illinois Sylvia Mire, Meuller Mfg. Co Decatur, Illinois Ada Perkins, Mrs. Morris McKown Decatur, Illinois Lucille Redding. Mrs. Fred McKown Decatur. Illinois Marie Shinn email, Mrs. Robert Elliot Tampa, Florida Owen Tilbury, student, Normal, Illinois Walter West, Weldon Lumber Co Weldon, Illinois Lela Wise. Mrs. Burnett Gokeu, Weldon, Illinois Class of 1924 Elsie Bebie. telephone operator Weldon, Illinois Ebla Despain. Mrs. Benton Granley Holder, Illinois Erma Dickey, at home Weldon, Illinois Lewis Edwards, pharmacist Decatur, Illinois Arthur Ennis, student, Champaign. Illinois Laura Foote, stenographer Detroit, Michigan Marjorie Fullenwider, nurse Decatur. Illinois Frances Galaway, teacher Weldon, Illinois Opal Geer, at home, Weldon, Illinois Roy Geer, salesman, Chicago, Illinois Earle Hunt, painter Detroit, Michigan Lucille Hunt, Mrs. Howard Burton Weldon, Illinois Marjie Mattix, Mrs. Earle Hunt Detroit, Michigon Glenn McConkey, student, Normal Illinois Ethel Meredith. Mrs. Ernest Mast, Danville, Illinois Lorainne Olson, Mrs. Phillip Foote, Detroit, Michigan Altha Rainey, teacher Weldon, Illinois Roy Wilson, teacher DeWitt. Illinois Mildred Baker, at home, Weldon, Illinois This world belongs to the energetic. — Lela Rainey. 67 Class of 1925 N I X 0 N I A , 7 i_ Pauline Marvel student, - Evanston, Illinois Phillip Foote, Eppinger Sporting Goods Co Detroit, Michigan Lotis Hunt, Mrs. Kenneth MeConkey Weldon, Illinois Paul Walden, student Normal, Illinois Frances Fleming, student, 1 rbana, Illinois Glenn Tilbury, student Normal, Illinois Nora Rennet - Gin sport, Indiana Kenneth MeConkey, teacher, married Weldon, Illinois Class of 1926 Vera Raker, student Normal, Illinois Mable Glasgow, at home Weldon, Illinois Wayne King, telegrapher. Weldon, Illinois Margaret Carr, student Normal Illinois Until Dressier, at home, Weldon, Illinois Harry Wise, farmer Weldon, Illinois Lei a Koscman, student Normal, Illinois Helen Baker, at home Weldon, Illinois Lewis Peacock, salesman Chicago, Illinois Lena Bebie, telephone operator Weldon, Illinois Page Hoops, at home Weldon, Illinois Jeanette Rhodes, Meullers Mfg. Co., Decatur, Illinois Juanita Martin, student, ..... TTrhana, Illinois I ester Baker, student, Decatur, Illinois Ida Whitehead, student, TTrhana, Illinois Mildred Peterson, at home Weldon, Illinois Vaughn Edwards, student, Valpariso, Indiana Gladys Peterson, at home Weldon, Illinois Ike Reinhart, farmer, married, DeLand, Illinois Just live each day as it come. — Thelma Wilson. 68 . NIXONIA 21 THE PARENT-TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The officers and committee chairmen for 192(5-19 27 are: President, Mrs. C. Ueesor; Vice-President, Mrs. Li sen by ; Secretary, Mrs. C. Danison ; Treasurer, Mr. Shaw; Program Chairman, Mrs. M. Mire: Music, Mrs. V. Shinneman: Membership, Mrs. Roseman. Before the opening of school in the fall the P. T. A. co-operated with the Weldon Woman’s Club in the physical examination of children who were to enter the primary class. Fourteen children were examined. We plan to hold the examination in May this year. The annual reception for the teachers was held in Septeml� cr at the High School Gymnasium and was well attended. Music for the various meetings has been furnished by the high school and grade students and by Miss Schmuek. Our book “The Child, His Nature ami His Needs,” fur- nished material for papers and discussion. We have purchased song books, and hope some day to be able to sing. A new constitution conforming to the model in the Hand Book has been adopted. The question box is a feature of each meeting. On December 21st a Christmas program was given by the students of both schools. A free will offering was taken which was used to purchase Christmas gifts and articles of clothing for needy children of the community. The High School and Junior Orches- tras, directed by Mr. Merry, played several selections that were much appreciated. The Xixola Society presented a scene from “The Birds’ Christmas Carol.” Miss Pauline Mar- vel sang a very pleasing solo. Christmas carols completed the program. Miss Schmuck had worked tirelessly training the pupils of both schools in the singing of these carols and their young voices rang out with an enthusiasm which was inspiring. The P. T. A. and the Woman’s Club co-oj erated in their program for February 4th. Two one-act plays were presented — “Our Aunt from California” and “The Burglar.” The pupils of the third and fourth grades, directed by Mrs. Mire, presented a group of folk dances. The entire program was enjoyable, and the audience highly appreciative. At the March meeting Reverend Kidd’s talk on “The Moral Culture of the Child,” was one which should have l een heard by every parent in this community. The other special features of this meeting were the talk by Dr. Marvel on “Mental Hygiene” and the spell- ing match. Article 2 of our new by-laws reads: “The object of this association shall l� e: 1 — To promote child welfare in home, school, church and community; to raise the standards of home life; to secure more adequate laws for the care and protection of women and chil- dren. 2 — To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that i arents and teach- ers may co-operate intelligently in the training of the child; to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest ad- vantage in physical, mental, moral and spiritual education.” Every memlier of this township who Indieves in the purpose herein expressed is in- vited to join us to help make our organization effective — a vital force in the community for the welfare of our boys and girls. We all agree the maiden is small, yet in her heart tbere’s room for all. — Floy Shinneman. 69 J ESSE Ii. McBRIDE ELMER LONG DR. A. V. FOOTE WELDON GRADE SCHOOL On Monday, September . the Weldon Grade School opened for a term of eight and a Half months. The faculty was as follows: Everett Reeves, principal, and seventh and eighth grade teacher: Miss Nellie Benson, fifth and sixth grade teach r: Mrs. Mattel Mire, third and fourth grade teacher; Miss Gertrude Marsh, first and second grade teacher: Miss Laura Sehmuck, vocal instructor, and Harry Merry, orchestral instructor. Because of ill health. Mr. Reeves gave up his school work in February. After reorganizing the faculty, Miss Benson was principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher and Kenneth MeCoukey was fifth and sixth grade teacher. Some departmental work was done in the six upper grades; Miss Benson teaching geography, Mrs. Mire, reading, and Mr. McConkey, arithmetic. The enrollment was 114 pupils. Nineteen were neither absent nor tardy during the year. Their names are: Junior Followed, Eleanor Field, Eileen Workman, Leon Danison, Phyllis Coffman, Rose Mary Miller, Ida Black. Ora Followed. Florence Black. Thelma Followed. Yernelle Workman, ( ' has. Workman, Leo Workman. Donald King, Virgil Long, Evelyn Benson. Virginia Gray, Freda Peterson, and Gertrude Redding. Perfect attendance pins were given to Eleanor Field, Florence Black, Ida Black. Thelma Followed. Gertrude Redding, Evelyn Benson, and Lyle Shinneman, The school was represented in the county spelling contest by Virginia Gray and Margaret Edwards. Phyllis Coffman was given a perfect spelling pin for having (500 perfect lessons in spelling. In athletic work, a tennis association was organized, also a boys’ basket bad team with Richard Railsback as captain. The grade school and high school combined in giving a Christmas program at the high school on December 21. The primary room gave a little playlet and the other rooms took part in the singing of carols. The third and fourth grades have given many folk dancing numbers for Parent-Teachers’ meetings. The final examinations were held May 16. School ended with the commencement exercises on May 20, when the following pupils were given their eighth grade diplomas: Lyle Shinneman. Dorothy Cotton, Eunice Baker, Virginia Gray. Richard Railsback, John Brown, and Margaret Edwards. Don’t mind taking a chance. — Lera Martin. 70 EVERETT REEVES NELLIE BENSON MABEL MIRE OERTKEDE MARSH Deceased Tt Ii and 8th Erodes 3rd and 4th Erades 1st and 2nd (trades EVERETT REEVES “The dust of years 1 gently blow From these homely things you once mislaid; And 1 shall let them live again In a memory you made.” The entire eommunity was shoeked when the news of Mr. Reeves’ p assing came to them. His transition, the vivid and too sudden unveiling of a great tragedy, cannot lmt leave those of us who honored and respected him with a great sense of loneliness and emptiness. “After the storm, the calm; the greater its havoc the more tense its grey quietness.” It was ours to see the bright colors of his artistry, a painter unafraid of his powers, and what he has painted comes to us in all its singular character and beauty. It is a silent tribute to the unfailing love of duty and his own great sense of responsibility that we say this. It is for us who learned with him to say, “The footprints of the mighty are plain to be seen we will stride in your stride for it was tin span of a man.” KENNETH MeEONKEY, otll and dtli Erodes. Docs her part and willingly. — Miss Roberts. 71 TOP HOW — Emma Miller, Ethel Goken, John Brown, Kit-hard Hail shack, Clarence Goken, Thomas Brown, Charles Baker, Eunice Baker, Dorothy Cotton, Margaret Edwards. SECOND ROW— Evelyn Benson, Mildred Brown, Gertrude Redding, Billie Thompson, Bernard Johnson, Lyle Shinneman, Maree Edwards, Freda Peterson, Virginia Gray, Fern Goken. FRONT ROW Loyd Shinneman. TOP ROW — Bernice Redding, Freda Edwards, Martha Perkins, Ida Black, Bernice Peacock, Hubert Lisenby. Ora Followed, Virgil Long, Margaret Brown, Harold Reeser Arthur McXichols, Charles Workman. BOTTOM ROW — Thelma Followed, Pearl West, Ruth Perkins. Rachel Long, Margaret Green, Florence Black, Donald King, Veruelle Workman, Charles Smith, Leo Workman. 72 ill TOP ROW — Leota Brown, Jean (’lemons. Leon Dan Ison, Virgil Glasgow, Mary Brown, William Miller, Hester Long. Lawrence Brown, Lyle Reeser, Leota Monkmau. LOWER ROW— Frederick Thompson, Beulah Redding, lola Fugate, Lester Goken. Rosa Mary Miller, Thomas Edwards, Phyllis Coffman, Eileen Workman, Colin Reeves, Eleanor Field. TOP ROW -Bobby Keel. Janies West, Margaret Sutherland, Junior Dawson, Lee Baker, Dorothy Brown, Bill Holtfretter. Junior Followed. SECOND ROW Glenn Smith, Maxine Perkins, David Houston, Errahl Wilson, Lloyd Reeser. Dale Long. Richard Reeves, Mildred Perkins, Edith Fugate. FRONT ROW — Marvin Miller, Richard Swearingen. Freda Thompson, Helena Miller, Dean Shinneman, Eileen Darsham, Cecil Brown, Harold West, Dwain Redding, Elizabeth Peacock, Junior Long. Others enrolled but not in the picture: Esther Walker, Dorothy Moody, Evelyn Moody, Gladys Monkmau, Mildred Ruble, Goldie Spicer. Archie Spicer, Earthel Tompkions. James McKee. 73 ifl- NIX0N1A 22 L GRADE BASKET BALL BOYS TOI ROW — Lyle Shiunemau, Charles Baker, Ora Followed, Bernard Johnson. BOTTOM ROW— John Brown, Richard Ralisbaek, Clarence Goken. Life is pleasant to me. — Wilmoth Crowe. 74 On the lijrht, fantastic toe. — Benlali Thompson. 75 N IXONIA 21 JOKES James Baker — “Please. Mister, give me another box of those pills which I got for my mother, yesterday.” Mr. McNichols — “I sure will, but did your mother say she liked them?” James B. — “No, sir, but they just tit my air gnu.” ♦ Max G. — “Where did the car hit me?” Shaw — “At the conjuetion of the dorsal and cervical vertebrae.” Max G. — “Man, I’ve lived in Wei Ion all my life, and I never heard of that place.” ♦ Force of Habit Lei and C. — “I didn’t know Brown had twins.” Paul K. — “My Goodness! He married a telephone girl, and of course, she gave him the wrong number.” A Problem in Chemistry Walter R. — “Dearest, our engagement is off. A fortune teller just told me that I was to marry a blonde in a month.” Muriel Long — “Oh, that’s all right. I can be a blonde in a month.” Perk — “Fin going up to the jail. I want to talk to the bandit who took my car.” Dale P. — What’s the use?” Perk — “Maybe he’ll tell me how he got fifty miles an hour out of her.” ♦ Natural ????? Miss Boyd ( In American History class) — “Which, paper would you l oys prefer to choose your Current Events from.” Walter I). — “The funny paper.” Misdirected Kndrarmcnfs Harriet It. — “I always kiss the stamps on your letters because I know that your lips touched them.” Wayne M. — “My ! My ! And to think I dampened them on Fido’s nose.” A successful monopolist is a man who gets an elbow on each arm of his theatre chair. — Cecil Peacock. Doctor Foote — “Here is something strange. You say this tooth has never been worked on before, but I find small flakes of gold on my in- strument.” Howard B. — “I think you have struck my collar button, Doc.” Seen in an English Paper — “The most amazing sight I ever saw, was the skyscrapers of New York crossing the Hudson River on a ferry boat.” Mr. Shaw— “This gas is deadly poison. What steps would you take if it should escape?” Paul K. — “Long ones.” Max— “Is May in?” Maid — (Laughing) “May who?” Max — (Peeved ) “Mayonnaise.” Maid — (Shutting door), “Mayonnaise is dressing.” Manly Defiance Shaw — “Did you collect that bill?” Gauthier — “No, sir. lie kicked me down a flight of stairs.” Shaw — “You go back and get that money. I’ll show him he can’t scare me” Though small in size, is wondrous wise. — Eva Baker. 76 Exam and Other At ions ( Tonic-Cranberry Sauce ) The teacher weirdly announced the oncoming terror-examination. Horror reigns supreme with the tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth. Conster- nation ! The weary student bestirs himself and begins to study. Prepara- tion ! From heretofore neglected vol- umes he acquired much knowledge. Annexation ! ’Tis midnight before exams, but mercy, the algebraic form- ulas are not yet learned. Desperation ! He already notices the effect. Suffoca- tion! But, alas, and alack, this League of Ations brings him no Salvation, for in the period of exam (where he knows nothing ) he suffers Annihilation ! Advice From Senior Boys After all. Its funny how Easy girlies are to win. Tell each one that she’s a wow ! T’se your chins, boys, use your chins! You will throw ’em for a loss Without spending dough or toil ; If you feed ’em Applesauce Thinned down with Banana Oil ! ♦ Lela Rainey — “I hear Shaw can’t get along with his wife?” Pearl Long — “Nonsense ! Where there’s a will there’s a w ay !” Lela Rainey — “Not in this case — it’s where there is a will, there’s a won’t.” A Washington scientist claims to have discovered that the earth does not weigh 6, (KK), KK), 000, 000.000,000 tons as has been reported. If we have been given short weight, we certainly ought to have a refund. Her Social Success Mother — “Well, dear, did you have a lot of attention paid to you at the party?” Inez R. — “Some, mama. Two little boys made faces at me.” PLEASE! SOMEBODY tell James Baker what battle General Reference fought in. Hee-Haw! Don L. — “Are you really a veterinary surgeon ?” Walter D. — “Why do you ask me. Are you ill?” Overlooked Mildred J. — “1 paid my fourth visit to the beauty shop today !” Doris L. — Strange you can’t seem to get waited on.” Weather Permitting Personally, we favor clean football, but we can’t have it on muddy days. —Clinton C. H. S. ♦ Lester’s Alibi Miss Langford — “Lester, why are you not writing?” Lester G. — “I ain’t got no pen.” Miss Langford — “Where’s your gram- mar?” Lester G. — “She’s dead.” ♦ Arete €. says — “If patrimony is the inheritance you receive from your father, is matrimony what you receive from your mother?” Salesman — “Mornin’ !” Shaw — “Mornin’ !” Salesman — “Somethin’?” Shaw— “Nothin’.” Salesman— “Mornin’.” ♦ Mr. Merry — “Are you sure your wife knows I’m coming home with you to dinner?” Shaw — “She ought to. I argued with her for a whole hour about it.” I speak what I think. — Areta Coffman. 77 N IXON IA� u OFFICERS DIRECTORS CARL REESER, Pres. M. J. SHINNEMAN, Vice Pres. FRANK GALAWAY, Vice Pres. W. H. CONN, Cashier W. H. GRAY, Asst. Cashier C. C. LISENBY, Asst. Cashier Carl Reeser, Wyatt Halcom, Frank Galaway, W. H. Conn, S. Miller State Bank of Weldon WELDON, - - ILLINOIS Established 1887 CAPITAL $25,000.00 Incorporated 1906 SURPLUS $25,000 .00 Three Per Cent Interest on Time Deposits “If you’re anxious to add to your savings Just live on a little bit less; Your ‘Earnings’ are not so important. It’s the ‘Savings’ that count for success.” WELDON LUMBER COMPANY Weldon, 111. ROSEMAN’S CASH GROCERY Dealers in BUILDING MATERIAL— OF ALL KINDS THE STORE OF PRICE- SERVICE AND QUALITY “SATIN BRAND MILL WORK” BLUE RIBBON AND— Your Patronage Appreciated COMPANION BRANDS ♦ H. M. HOLTFRETTER Phone 88-2 Manager Weldon, ... - Illinois Office Phone 72 lie works with a will. — Howard Baker. 78 Senior Snap Shots 79 N I X 0 N I A ,7 L_ R. J. Railsback R. W. Railsback RAILSBACK BROS. GRAIN AND COAL Office Phone No. 42 Weldon, ' Illinois Compliments and Be t Wishes — STALEY SALES CORPORATION Decatur, Illinois Distributor of Table Syrups (Four Flavors) taleysN PRODUCTS ? P[]3®K) XamN Salad and Cooking Oil The Kiris haven’t found him yet. — Ko.v Smith 80 9 Junior Snap Shot 81 OFFICERS M. I. GOKEN, Pres. GUY MAWHINNEY, Vice Pres. EVERETT REEVES, Sec., E. 0. MARTIN, Manager, DIRECTORS P. M. Smallwood, M. I. Goken, Everett Reeves. W. H. Conn, W. J. Olson, John Galaway, Guy Mawhinney Weldon Grain Company ( Incorporated ) COAL, GRAIN, SEED, FENCING Phone No. 15 - - - - Weldon, Illinois All Photographs In This Annual Were Made By The Star Studio There is no rest for the wicked. — Frank Black. 82 Sophomore Snap Shots 83 H. B. LUNDH SON MYERS BROS. Clinton, Illinois JEWELERS For — and — HART, SCHAFFNER MARX OPTOMETRISTS CLOTHING Clinton, - - - Illinois And Up-to-Date Young Men’s Furnishings Lloyd A. Phares Hoy H. Baker Shinneman Garage SHOES AND HOSIERY Batteries and Battery Charging PHARES BAKER AUTO ACCESSORIES Auto and Tractor Repair Work N. Side Square, Clinton, 111. UNITED STATES AND GOODYEAR TIRES C. G. SMITH ATWATER KENT RADIOS First Class Barbering Phones — Garage, 47 ; Res. 12 “I WANT YOUR HAIR” Weldon, HI. We ' ll try anything once. — Bill and Smitty. 84 Freshman Snap Shots 85 J. H. Schmith Son GOTTLIEB’S JEWELERS For — and — CLOTHING, HATS OPTOMETRISTS AND FURNISHINGS Clinton, ... Illinois Clinton, - - Illinois Go To THE VILLAGE DRAY E. T. GRAY’S Draying, Garden Plowing, MOVING For And General Hauling QUALITY MERCHANDISE Chas. Perkins, Prop., Phone 93 WELDON, ILLINOIS AYERS’ WYATT HALCOM’S For Hardware Store DRY GOODS, CLOTHING Weldon, 111. AND SHOES Phone 24 I ' ll not budge an inch. — Mr. Gauthier. 86 � NIXQNI A,, INSURE IN SURE INSURANCE! W. H. GRAY, Agent WELDON, ILLINOIS Factory Agent for National Mazda KARL L. PETERSON Lamps. Kelly -Springfield Auto, Electric and Kadio Supplies Tires Distributor For Marathon and Exide Batteries James R. King’s For GROCERIES AND GENERAL MERCHADISE Phone Weldon, 111. E. S. McNICHOLS 77ie CyKcJZJL Store Weldon, - - Illinois DR. A. V. FOOTE The DENTIST Pioneer Creamery Co Crown and Bridge Work CASH FOR CREAM A Speciality Phones — Residence 51-3 ; Office, 51-2 Mrs. Lillie Workman, Operator BUSY BEE Restaurant and Confectionery PURITY BREAD E. J. Garrett, Prop. WELDON, ILLINOIS c. w. Shinneman AUCTIONEER Phone: LSSS-41 Weldon, III. Tom Boy Taylor’s only rival. — Helen Shinneman. 87 NIXONIA,, L Cheapest Place in Town To get Your School Supplies CANDY and CIGARS WELDON RECORD Jesse H. McBride, Prop. PAUL WETHERELL First Class Barber Shop Service — Satisfaction — Try Us Weldon, 111. Roxana Gasoline and Kerosene, Columbia Oils and Greases, BLACK BEAUTY AXLE GREASE Call WELDON OIL CO. for Service and Quality Roy Fields, Phone 74 Chas. Lisenby, Phones 44-49 SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS A skin you love to touch — Sheepskin. The Ideal Investment is a Loan — Wayne Meredith. Golden Hair Need Never Darken — Jessie Baker. You can’t keep a good soap down — Willard G. Glasses reflect your judgment — Charlotte B. Buy diamonds on the installment plan— Thelma Glenn. Southern Gas — Walter Dressier. Vacation Plus — Eileen Fleming. Put Down Your Cares! — Bernice Rebie. The Masterpiece af Masterpieces — Margaret Rail shack. Financial Resources — Russell Fullenwider. Invisible Nicks — Pearl Long. Things that only Experience can Teach — Carol Adams. Dumb Doras are out of date — K. Thurber. Service All The Way — Irene Smith. A Natural Preference — Grace Goken. Homes ! ! — Laura Barclay. This remarkable Radiola — Mossie Rich. Your Money is SAFE in Smith Bonds — Kenneth Smith. The girl with the locks of gold. — Lucile Baker. 88 DR. L. M. MARVEL PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Phone 69 WELDON, ILLINOIS J3. Kane Engraving Co. Bloomington, Illinois “Engravers for Nixonia” She stoops for nothin); but the door.— Miss Boyd. 89 N IXONJA 22 Fresh ies Over from the woods we came with a cheer, To work like the deuce for the rest of the year ; To meet the new problems and give ’em a slap. And knock ' em and bang ’em and lay ’em out flat. To kick ’em and srateh ’em and treat ’em right rough And show upper classmen we can win without bluff : Now don’t understand, please, that we’re like the Turk, That never did anything else but work. But we’re full of fun from bottom to top, And v e’ll send old man gloom for a whirligig flop, For gloom in our high school .north, south, west or east. Would l e a tragedy to say the least. ♦ Hear YE! The moon shone through the window, To add unto his sorrow : His face hid in the pillow— He preyed out for the morrow. The cause of all this grieving And cursing over his plight. Was she who said that evening, “I’ve got a date to-night.” — Harold Rainey The following letter accompanied the poem : Here Ed iter. Sir. ; i wish u wood publikate this en- closd pome as it is all tru. i am thee man in the storee, and wish to tell u mi trubbles. i am desperitly in luv with Irene Peacock but when i ask her four a date Yernelle (lift has al- ready beet me to it. what shall i do? answer at onece. Harold Rainey ♦ Miss Langford — “Who were the four horsemen ?” Dude — “Paul Revere, Jesse .Tames, Tom Mix and Barney Google.” Kenneth Smith— “I hear your car was struck by lightning.” Shifty — “No, indeed. My car struck the lightning.” Our High School Days When we tarted school as Freshmen, We were sort of out of place ; We hardly knew just where to go And where to show our face. But when we came as Sophomores, We knew just where to go; We had more nerve to go and ask And see if things were so. The next year we were Juniors, We felt a little big; And in order to get our lessons, We had to get down and dig. Now that we are Seniors, Our school days almost through; Our thoughts will often wonder When we were freshies, too. The time, the place, has gone so fast; From the flrst to our senior year ; It is with regret that we have to say, Goodbye to a school so dear. Areta C. — “Say Lola, the Bible says women smoked ciga ret tes.” Leia r. — “ i think you are mistaken, Areta.” Areta C. — “No really, here it is — It says, ‘and Rachel lighted off her camel.” Something New Miss Langford — “Who said, ‘The evil men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” Kenneth S. — “Anthony, in Shakespeare written by Caesar.” Bill — “What became of the follow that was killed the other day?” Smitty — “Oh, he died.” Mrs. Railsbaek — “What were you and Russell talking about last night?” Margaret — “About kith and kin.” Little brother — “Yeah — Russ said, ‘Kin I kith you, and sis said, ‘Yith you kin.” Miss Boyd — “What was the wife of a vassal called in the middle ages?” Loren — “Vaseline.” One of today’s miracles. — Harold Rainey. 90 Miss Boyd — “Where was the Decla- ration of Independence signed?” Brilliant Senior — “At the bottom.” Miss Roberts — “There are about four people that are going to leave this class-room, if they don’t watch out.” Lawrence M. (looking around) — “1 wonder who the other three are.” Live and Learn Eva B. — “The remainder is what is left after everything is taken away.” We got the swellest principal you ever saw, For when 1 play hookey, he goes and calls up Mu. There hain’t no sense to that, as I can see. Just makes a lot of trouble for Ma and me. Helen S. — “I see that they have decid- ed to pave the streets with wooden blocks.” Ivan S. — “Yell, how did that happen?” Helen S. — “Well, the members of the committee sort of put their heads together.” ♦ Floy S. — “What did you get out of the services Sunday morning?” Lesley P. — “Not a thing. I was asleep when the offering was lifted.” ♦ Nellie A. — “Dean fainted at the party the other night and we thought he was going to die.” Esther — “Well, did lie kick the bucket? Nellie — “No, he turned a little pale.” Strange Paul Asks a Question Paul K. — “How can you tell a horse’s age?” Pari � . — “(let P is birth certificate.” Lei a — “Was it a green apple that caus- ed Adam and Eve to sin in the garden of Eden?” Pearl L. — “No, it was a green pair.” Buss (to girl on ’phone) — “Now. you get another girl and I’ll get another good looking fellow.” Thelma W. — What’s an optimist?” Wilmoth ’. — (erasing) “A man who docs his cross word puzzles in ink.” Shaw — “You hit him just because he differed from you in an argument. Is that so?” Ivan S. — “I couldn’t help it. He Is a pcrfcect idiot.” Shaw — “Well, you may attend ninth hour for two weeks, and in the fut- ure. you should try and remember that idiots are human beings just like you and me.” In English Class II — “Lester how would you punctuate this sentence, ‘The girl went down the street?” Lester (lienn— I’d make a dash after the girl.” ♦ A salesman trying to sell K. Y. a bi- cycle. K. Y. — “I need a cow worse than I do a bicycle.” Salesman— -Wouldn’t you look funny riding a cow down the street?” K. — “Not half as funny as I would trying to milk a bicycle.” Bernice Me.— “Can you tell me if I can get through this gate to park?” W ayne Ii. — “I guess so. A load of hay just went through.” Mr. Shaw — “Margaret, what is den- sity?” Margaret— “Me” (No one disputed her) James Baker — “I don’t think teachers ought to get paid so much because they make the kids do all the work.” Where’s the school a going? An’ what’s it goin’ to do? An how’s it goin to do it. When we seniors get thru? Cheerful and good hearted. — Irene Peacock. 91 .. NIXONIA Z1 Henry D— “I have rushed nine girls this year ami not a one of them likes me.” Junius L. — “You evidently always pick out intelligent girls.” Margaret R. — “Eileen tried to write a hook but had to quit.” Irene S.— “Why, what was the trouble? Margaret R. — “Well, on the fourth page the hero swallowed an insult and choked down his anger, on page six he dropped his eyes and his face fell, and on page seven he was struck dumb with wrath, and Eileen was afraid he was too crippled then to have as a hero, so she just quit writ- ing.” ♦ Don L. — “Have you heard of Ray Mil- ler ' s latest stunt?” Bill B. — “No.” Don — “His mother sent him after a pair of spectacles, and he brought home a couple of lamp shades.” No Wonder! Freshman — “I’ve got a splinter in my finger.” Junior — “Well,, I told you not to scratch your head.” Roy S. — “Why does Dale always wear his cap at such rakish angle?” Vernelle O. — “Oh, I suppose its to run water off his head.” Pauline (1. — “You can’t make a monk- ey out of me!” Grace G. — “No, but I can put you on the tree ami no one will be able to tell the difference.” Miss Roberts — “Who killed cock robin?” Gauthier — “I did. He perched on my window sill listening to m.v lecture and fell asleep and dropped on the sidewalk. I couldn’t help it.” Pray let me kiss your hand, sed he. With looks of burning love; I can remove my veil, sed she, Much easier than my glove. Ray M. — “I wish I could revise the alphabet.” Martha T. — “Why, and what would you do?” Ray — I’d put U and I closer to- gether.” ♦ Shaw — “Well, Coach, how’s your foot- ball team coming?” Coach — “Like counterfeit money.” Sha w — “Whaddye mean ?” Coach — “The halves are full of lead and the quarters can’t pass.” ♦ Oh! Max— “See this fist? When I hit you with that you can’t see down your back wi thout turning your head !” Wayne — “See this foot? When I kick you with that, you can ' t sit down for a month without leaving footprints.” Harold R.— “Thou art the sunshine of my soul. Thou dr i vest away the mur- ky clouds of despair. Thou wilt always reign in my heart. My love for thee will never grow cold. Wilt thou — ? Lotus L. — “Say, what is this, a pro- posal — or a weather report?” ♦ They stood by the old mill at the wat- er’s edge. “Oh, Julius,” murmured Ersa, “Isn’t this stream beautiful? It reminds me of something I read once in a book — I can’t recall the name.” “Ah, darling, ‘The Beautiful and the Dammed’ !” Ersa smiled and gently pushed him in. Cecil P. — “I hear they kicked Ray off the squad.” Loren It. — “How so?” Cecil- “He was told to tackle the dum- my and he tackled the coach.” A New One Coach — “Suicide or attempted suicide is a criminal offense and can be punished by law.” Henry D. — “What if you killed your- self in self defense?” Quality, not quantity.— Carl Galaway. 92 Shyest Charlotte Barclay Best Wiggler Laura Barclay Xeckist— Willard Gift Crankiest Eileen Fleming Brassiest Jessie Baker Hardest Shirker — ' Kenneth Smith Cutest Thelma Glenn Petitiest — Irene Smith Biggest Primp — Grace token Biggest Simp — Wayne Meredith Catiest — Carol Adams Battiest — Pearl Long Spryest — Bernice Behie Gawkiest — Mossie Rich Worst Cooker— Margaret Railshack Talk lest- Walter Dressier Dmliest Russel Fallen wider Luckiest Kenneth Thurlter SENIOR FAREWELL Grace G°ken RayinOnd Shaw (Sponsor) Pearl L()ng WilliarD Gift Bernice B ‘l ic K. Y Thurl� er ThElnm Glenn KenneTh Smith CarOl Adams Walter Dressier EilEen Fleming Lour A Barclay Jessie BakeR Chari Otte Barclay Margaret RaiL l ack Russell Fullen wiDer IreN‘‘ Smith Wayne MerediTh Mossie RicH Seniors a good fellow to have for a friend. — Cecil Peacock. 93