O'Fallon Township High School - Panther Yearbook (O'Fallon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1924 volume:

MMMm w m as mm mesmesmme mmmm eb®5M2EMMMMBS2BSM2 MEMINI 192 4 Published by the Seniors of O’Fallon Township High School of O’Fallon, Illinois fcflr7a n7 ??g r7 ir7 r7svir r r7 H7gvir?sv! DEDICATION TO Mr. E. H. Kunkwitz, A. M., who has for many past years labored faithfully in our school, we the class of '24 take pride in dedicating this volume of the Memini. i'C Mjrn SJHTC jjj n rjnijxjjv, jijx 5 ? MR. E. H. RUNKWITZ, A. M. F 0 R E W O R 1) It has been the sincere desire and aim of the Class '24 to present to you through the publication of this annual, in accord- ance with the custom of our predecessors, the endeavors and experiences of the O’Fallon Township High School during the past school year. They offer no apologies for the product of their labor for they have kept in mind the passage from the Good Book, “What- soever a man sowetli, that shall he reap.” ORDER OF ROOKS SCHOOL CLASSES ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS FEATURES | t AI t A. tAgAi UVg J IM J l! t SA! j t- 8 t gAl l gA! IA A3 1 1 Prof. J. E. Hinchcliff entered O. T. H. S. in 21 It is through his efforts that our school lias attained the reputation it holds today. No other has devoted his life so fully to the betterment of this great insti- tution and it is our sincere hope that Prof. Hinch- cliff will remain with us for many years to come. Be- sides his regular duties as superintendent, he teaches Botany and Zoology. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois State Teacher’s College and has attended the University of Illinois. JULIAN NEILL Shurtleff College, Ph.B. Colorado University Instructor of Economics, Commercial Geography, Home Sanitation, Physiology IU NETT A V. BOWEN Eureka College, B.S. Instructor of Domestic Science AURORA LEIGH FREDERICK Washington University, M.A. Instructor of English and Latin MABEL BOWER McKendree College, A.B. Instructor of English M ARGl ERITE CAMPBELL Illinois Woman’s College Illinois Business College Instructor of Commercial Science E. H. RUNKWITZ McKendree College, A.M. Instructor of Science and Geometry. OLYVE S. HARROW McKendree College University of Michigan Colorado University Instructor of History and Algebra i Q ivf l I.V8A1 IV3A) IV% 4 IA-8 t S IXBA! 1X9 J IX9 J IX9A1 tX9 i tV9 IX9A1 1X9 ! i 9AJ tX9Al Uj y . . - Vov'f lessor here SO Jcr So yoo are d i S rn SS eiX- ! ! wemt)er v h at 1 ha Je „ teu ht you - arid I . fctTTiv io look-co fo the cat I 4 FAtt V 7 ' •!■ A-E SVkl SENIORS amiinuziL SENIORS OF 1924 Robert M unier Harold Proffitt Secretary We build the ladder bv which we climb R.MUNIER PRES. E.CAMPBELL SEC.-TRES. H. PROFFITT V.PRES EVELYN CORA MANTLE •Eve Characteristics: Always on the jump. Born: O’Fallon, III., May 11, 1906. “You didn’t put that in the annual about me, did you?” NELLIE ELIZABETH HILL Characteristics: Quiet. Born: Summerfield, III. March 23, 1906. “Ah! go ahead tell me.” HAROLD ALVIN PROFFITT “South- paw.” Characteristics: Ready to help. Bom: Near O’Fallon, 111., May 26, 1907. “You can’t get me sore.” FAYNEIDA HAZEL BERTRAM “Fay” Characteristics: Joking. Bom: Near O’Fallon, 111., December 11, 1906. “Don’t run You know I can’t run.” ir7 irffir?� %7iftir? r7ffir;i8?ir7SYir78fl fo rTir78fi ADRIENNE JOSEPHINE ANDERSON Characteristics: Quiet, studious. Born: Colfax, III., December 11 “Gimme your powder pulT.” AMOS THEODORE STITES “Teddie Characteristics: Sober, gentle. Born: Near O’Fallon, 111., April 2, 11)00. “I told you it would turn out that way.” THORA BLANCHE GREENE “Thorkia Characteristics: Telling Gillespie news. Born: Milan, Mo., January 4, 11)07. “At Gillespie we----------etc.” ALFRED GEORGE CROSSLEY “Alfy” Characteristics: Scratching his head. Born: Belleville, III., February 27, 1906. “That’s the berries.” ADOLPH HENRY OHLENDORF “Ohlie” Characteristics: Reciting; with book open. Born: O’Fallon, III., March 15, 1000. “Web is singing low.” CATHERINE EV A LINE BEEDLE “Katy” Characteristics: Getting her lessons. Born: Near O’Fallon, III., October 8, 1000. “Oh, that’s so silly.” CLARENCE EMIL HESS “Farmer” Characteristics: Going to Belleville. Born: Near O’Fallon, 111., October 31, 1005. Let’s run a little bit.” MARCELLA MARIE AGLES “Sally” Characteristics: Telling her troubles. Born: Lebanon, III., January 9, 1905. “Oh Gee! You always call on me.” 33 ’■3 33 33 33 35 3it n 3 3it 3it 31' WILMKK JOHN KNKWITZ Characteristics: Laughing a new way. Born: New Athens, 111., November 23, 1907. LILLIE FRANCES POWELL “Lil” Characteristics: Quiet and modest. Born: Near O’Fallon, 111., August 19, 1906. “Oh Kid!” ROBERT FRANCIS MI NIER EI)NA MAE CAMPBELL Characteristics: Asking for candy. Born: O’Fallon, III., January 3, 1906 “Ah! Shut up.” MARGARET HERON “Susie Characteristics: Finding a new friend. Born: Near O’Fallon, 111., September 17, 1906. “Oh well, er---1 guess.” MILDRED LUNETTE MANTLE “Min Characteristics: Modest and depend- able Born: Virden, 111., May 28, 1906. “I wouldn’t ask you that.” IRENE ELIZABETH KECK Characteristics: Studious. Born: O’Fallon, III., July 2, 1905. “Ah! I can’t get that.” WEBSTER LEON ARD MARXER “Web Characteristics: Getting new expres- sions. Born: Near O'Fallon, 111., October 22. 1906. “Rippin’ by jove!” U nhn dihnr L FLORA ELIZABETH SCHWARZ “Flo” Characteristics: Talking and laughing. Born: Marion, III., August 3, 1906. “Eddie’s coining tonight.” MYRTLE LAVERA SLAVENS “Sweetie” Characteristics: Telling news. Born: Near O’Fallon, III., January IS, 1000. “Lissen kid.” RAYMOND JOHN SCHILLING “Rav’ Characteristics: Jolly. Born: OTallon, III., July 12, li 0 � . “Hey-----wagon.” CLASS PROPHECY One day as I was sitting in my beautiful home in Wisconsin the mail carrier threw a bag of letters on my porch. 1 ejaculated. “What in the dic- kens!” After opening the first 1 realized that it was the fulfillment of a promise made to me fifteen years before, by the graduates of '24. Every letter gave the occupation and residence of each member of that wonderful class. The contents were as follows: The first was from Fayneida Bertram and explained that she bad just been made principal of the school for the blind at O'Fallon. 1 wonder if Fay’s keen sight in the old days will serve her to a good purpose now. The second was from Adrienne Anderson, the world famous ballet dancer who wrote that she had just completed a tour of the world. Ad- rienne always was graceful. I opened another of those interesting letters, it was from a well known pair, Webster Marxer and Amos Stites. leading singers in the Metropolitan Opera Company, New York City. The next letter was from Edna Campbell stating that she had recently been made head nurse at the new hospital at O'Fallon. 1 was surprised to find that one of the letters corresponded to two of my classmates. It was from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Hess. Thora was the author of the letter. The sixth letter was from Monsuier Adolphes ()hlendorf. professional hairdresser. Adolph had plenty of training in the profession while a child. Opening another letter 1 found it was from Flora Schwarz who ex- plained that she was a quiet and demure school teacher. 1 wonder if Flora ever tells her scholars how well she could behave in school. Among the letters was one from Raymond Schilling. Much to my sur- prise 1 learned that he was a great comedian. Ray always was a joke. Still another was from the firm of Mantle and Hill. Milliners. This firm is under the management of Mildred Mantle and Nellie Hill. Another was from Alfred Crossley, a great electrician. It seems that there are many things that do not with time improve us for I could hardly read Alf’s letter. The next told me that Lillie Powell was now a great actress, in fact, the greatest the movies ever produced. One of the letters came from far off Africa. It was from Marcella Agles stating that she was a lenouned huntress. Wonder where she ac- quired all the pep. The next was from Robert Munier telling that he was now a catcher for the World's Champion Yankees Baseball Team of New Y ork. Another was from Margaret Heron. I always knew Margaret was a Hirt and the letter stated that she had succeeded at last. The letter from Irene Keck told me that she was in Europe on a lec- ture tour. Irene always could talk so well? t,v j iv lAffvj tvg ivgA! i.vg : iy LAjgA} tvP Ai uvgA! uvgA! uvg J tvgA: iasa: iv ia a: ivg 4 uvsa; ixgvj t.vg The next showed me that someone else had acquired a lot of pep since he left High School for it stated that Carl Carbier was a professor at Yale. I opened another to learn that Wilmer Knewitz was now the leading sheik of Hollywood. Some people surely do know how to use their natural talents. The next was from Mrs. Curtis Muelchi, wife of the principal of the public schools at Chicago. Mrs. Muelchi used to he Evelyn Mantle. The last was from Catherine Beedle. She wrote that she was an in- structor of English at Washington University. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '24 September 2, 1920, forty-three of the greenest students that ever en- tered High School were placed on the register. This group constituted the Class of ’24. We were chosen into the various literary societies where our talents were soon recognized. Two of our boys played on the basket ball team, one being captain. The year passed successfully and we left school much wiser for the past year of work. The next September found only twenty-six of our class returned. This was the first year with Mr. Ilinchcliff as superintendent of O’Fallon Schools. The class again contributed its share to the athletic teams. Two of our members were on the basket ball team, one as captain. Five of the boys played on the baseball team and a large number on the track team. This was the first year O’Fallon entered a girls' cpiartette in th elnter- scholastic Meet at Lebanon and one of the Sophies held a position on it. As Juniors we achieved great fame. The beginning of the term found twenty-four of our class returned. It was this year that Wilmer joined the ranks. As usual members of our class were successful in both athletic and intellectual contests. Adolph and Robert made the basket ball team. The class was well represented iti the track team. I bis year was the first that O’Fallon entered a boys’ quartett.e and three of its members were Juniors. Thev were Amos. Adolph and Webster. Catherine was again chosen as a member of the girls’ quartette. We are now Seniors and soon will be graduates. It seems hardly pos- sible that nearly four years have passed since we entered High School. Since that time the class has diminished to about half its original number. Nevertheless the Class of '24 is the largest Senior Class in the history of O'Fallon High School. Another new member. Thora. joined the class this vear. Throughout our high school life we have contributed our share to the athletic and intellectual teams. This year is no exception and our class is well represented in both departments. Again two of the boys play on the basket ball team, one being captain. Our class will contribute its share to baseball and track teams. The boys’ quartette of this year is made up en- tirely of Senior boys and Catherine is a member of the girls' quartette. We have enjoyed the time spent in High School and have learned a great deal. We feel that those four years could not have been used to a better advantage. We have built the strongest rungs on the ladder by which we are to climb. J IWJ tAA'J ! J ixny J tv y.' LX yJ !,v y J LX J [AS J W� WILL OF CLASS OF ’24 We, the Seniors of O’Fallon Township High School of the City of )T'allon, of County of St. Clair, and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, bequests and devises of whatever nature by us made. 1. Fayneida Rertram, will my jovial disposition to Constance Glenn. 1, Adrienne Anderson, will my graceful figure to Ruby Songer. pro- viding that she does not over do it. 1. Harold Proffitt, will my freckles to Anita Meyer with the understand- ing that she pass them on when she takes her departure from High School. I, Raymond Schilling, will my curly hair and sweet disposition to How- ard Vallow. 1, Irene Keck, will my ability to concentrate to Elton Remeluis. 1. Marcella Agles. will my ability to translate Caesar to Marcel Fred- erick. I, Webster Marxer. will my ability to powder my nose to Louisa Weast. I, Nellie Hill, will my powder puff and bob-comb to Alvina Siebert. 1. Margaret Heron, will my winning smile to Edison Reider, with the understanding that he does not use it to win a wife. I, Mildred Mantle, bequeath my dreamy eyes to Curtis Muelchie. I. Robert Munier. will ray bashfulness to Alice Murphy. 1, Lillie Powell, will my modesty to Allison McGuire. 1, Edna Campbell, bequeath my “good looks’ to Melvern Weasemenn. I, Amos Stites. will tny ability to write letters to Eugene Brown. I, Alfred Crossley, will my ability to talk without thinking to George Reay. 1, Evelyn Mantle, will my shorthand ability to Vera Schroeder. I, Florence Schwarz, will my “quiet disposition to Anita Schneider. Make use of it, Anita. 1, Clarence Hess, will my ability to get acquainted with the girls at Belleville to Harold Taylor. 1, Wilmer Knewitz. will my ability to fall in love to Louis Dennerline. Watch your step “Boob.” I, Adolph Ohlendorf. will my ability to curl ray hair to Margaret Schuetz. I. Carl Corbier, do hereby bequeath my unusual brilliancy to Lenora Lurtz. 1, Catherine Beedle. will my love for the color green to Walter Hess. 1. Thora Greene, will my good behavior in the study hall to Thedore Warma. Signed, published and declared by the said Senior Class, as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request, in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses to said instrument. —U. NO ME. O. U. PIG. C. E. MENT. ■ MMMMM gggg ,a_n 5_n gg gg MM; JUNIOR CLASS OF ’25 President ............. Fred Brewer Vice President Vera Schroeder Secretary .......... Margaret Schuetz CLASS MOTTO: “Ambition Is the Road to Success” CLASS COLORS: Turquoise Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER The Rose Erma Vanda ()pal Meehan Felton Koch Walter Hesse Harold Taylor Anna McXulty Florence Rapp Lillian Ambry Melvern Hemmen Leona Mienkoth CLASS ROLL Julius Runkwitz Josephine Reider Sertella Bertram Harold Schilling John Dove Alda Spargo Fred Brewer Eugene Brown Warren Morgan Ray Lauermann Edison Reider Vera Schroeder Clemens Hemmer Russell Eckert Cornelia Hobein Constance Glenn Margaret Schuetz Marcel Friederick Catherine Phillips Howard Vallow VERA SCHROEDER WALTER HESSE JOHN DOVE NlOf C VALLOV ANNA MCNULTY MARCAREr 5CHUETZ — CATHERINE PHILLIPS MELVERN HEhriEN EDISON RElDER. RUSSELL ECKERT x $mm V- M mmmmm mmm%$ m m mm m m 5 SERTELLA BERTRAM WARREN MORGAN ALOA SPARGO OPAL MEEHAN ERMA YANDA FELTON KOCH RAY LAUERMANN CON STANCE GLENN JULIUS RUNKWITZ CLEMENS HEMMER JOSEPHINE REIDER FLORENCE RAPP LEONA MEINKOTH CORNELIA HOBEIN LILLIAN AUBREY FRED BREWER HAROLD TAYLOR HAROLD SCHILLING EUGENE BROWN MARCEL FRIEDERICH HISTORY OF CLASS OF 25 September the second, nineteen twenty-one is a date that will always be remembered foremost in the memory of the Class of ‘25. We had the honor of being the first class in which every one graduated from the eighth grade into High School. On that eventful day we entered the sacred precincts of the (). '1'. H. S. Many were our trials and tribulations that first day. We felt very conspicuous, but just the same we were happy to know that at last our aim was achieved. The first year we joined the various literary socie- ties and astounded the entire High School with our in- numerable accomplishments. Indeed we are a very talent- ed class. As to our studies, we were compared to the “Invincible Armada.” Soon the first year of our High School career passed away. We entered High School the second year with a lit- tle more confidence than the first year. We were now classed as Sophomores, or better still. “Wise Fools.” as we were termed by one of our teachers. We again took an active part in the High School activities. Ah! The third year of High School has been the cause of much worry in our class. Some of us have even lost weight. hir countenances have taken on an aspect of extreme care. We realize that this is the hardest year of all. We again took an active part in the literary and athletic activities. Our class motto is, “Ambition is the Road to Success.” As we are all very ambitious, there is no doubt that we will lie successful in everything that we undertake. -R. S. J. onoRc President Vice President Edna Schildknecht reen CLASS ROLI Alvina Seiln-rt Ruby Songer Laura Suever Vivian Taylor Ralph Brown Ncrbert Thomas Harold Evans Louise Weast Bessie Conklin Edward Boyce Fred Wiechert Truman Bailey l’ernetta Bernhardt Nellie Eckhert V irginia Mantle Frances Mitchell Alice Murphy Anita Meyer Vera Kampmeyer Edna Schildknecht Helen Schilling Anita Schneider Theodore VVarma Vera Oechsle Mildred hobrey Mclaine VerC’ammen Dorothy Wilhite Laurietta Conklin Albert Diekroetger Victor Langhorst Homer Marxer Allison McGuire Elton Bemelius Gerold Poser Richard Schaeffer Norman Stites Raymond Hartman HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’26 ()n September the second, nineteen hundred twenty-two, many little embarrassed and impudent creatures worked their way to the assembly hall of the O'Fallon Township High School and took their positions as Freshmen. Our class motto is: “On the Threshhold,” and we felt we were on it as we entered the Assembly Hall. We could look forward as in a dream and see ourselves on our last step to success, when we would no longer be on the threshhold. The first year of our so-called “greenness” really meant fruitful- ness. Our Freshman year was one of hard work in which our bash- ful boys and girls were painfully indulged. Hut time, like the char- acters, has changed, for we were no longer known as bashful and “green,” but were considered studious and serious. During the Freshman year we took part in the social and lit- erary affairs of the school. One of the members of our class gained a place in the girls’ quartette. Others showed great talent in sing- ing. speaking and athletics. In all these different affairs we put forth our best efforts. September, nineteen twenty-three, found us back again at the O’Fallon Township High School. To our great sorrow, several of our members had dropped out after finishing their Freshman year. Our work was continued in the literary line and also in athletics. ()ur class had diminished from forty-two students to thirty-six. Mr. Hinchcliff, with the aid of our teachers, chose a second girls’ and boys’ quartette. Three of our girls were chosen and one Fresh- man girl. We hope that when we leave O. T. H. S. we will be able and fit for our future life. Let us strive to be loyal to the “Blue and Old Gold.” for we are now “On the Threshhold of Life. irtr7 ir r78?ir7a?h7 r7 ir7s?ir7g?,r7g Y8 KNOWLEDGE FRESHMAN J’resident Dorothy Weichert Secretary Howard Taylor Class Motto: “Thus Endeth Our First Lesson.’ Class Colors: “Cream and Turquoise Blue Class Flowers: Cream Tea Rose Edna Beedle Hazel Behrens Ahbie Brown Mildred Campbell Mildred Creed Elizabeth Harris Dorothy Heidorn Rita Hemmer Sabitha Hubbard Tillie Kauffman Dorothy Kimes Evelyn Lauermann Edris Ledford Adelle Munie Lillian Owens Carl Gause CLASS ROLL Michael Schwarz Wilma Proffitt Pearl Ruckriegel Loreen Ruckriegel LaVerna Sehroeder Pearl Ruckreigel Helen Schwarz Dorothy Wiechert Norma Zottmann Carrie Barrow (curette Schildknecht Leonora Lurtz Helen Kreutzer Walter Batty Louis Dennerlein May nerd Schmidt Bernard Funk Joseph Harris Wilbur Heien Joseph Meyer Claude Martin Curtie Muelchie Leslie Hombergei George Rear George Remick Robert Southers Howard Taylor Melvin Weseman Wesley Thomas Elmer Knerrer Harold Wachtel HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’27 ()n the fourth day of September in the year of 1 -3. we, class of '27, having valiantly made our way through the eighth grade, we were now fullfledged hreshmen. Just previous to our graduation from the eighth grade, we had solemnly decided upon the motto which seemed best suited to our ideals: “Thus Kndeth Our First Lesson. With this motto uppermost in our feeble minds we registered our names on the O. 1. H. S. honor roll. After a few davs of work, we found our minds return- to their normal conditions. Although we were often con- fronted by many errors on our part, we soon became ia- miliar with our duties. Our determination to master the four subjects, which were required of us. was very great. These subjects seemed as huge monsters, waiting to des- troy us. Hut by the help of the competent teachers, we felt that we were sure to he victorious in our struggle. Since our entrance into High School our class has added quite a few pupils to its ranks. We have shown our talent in literary exercises and social life. It gives us quite a thrill to know that as “Freshies” we are doing our bit in, athletics and in the literary line. During our Freshman year in High School we had many outings and parties. ()ur first outing was a trip to Hill’s woods, where we enjoyed a weiner roast. As the year draws to a close we think of our motto. “Thus Kndeth Our First Lesson ’ We hope that we have learned our first lesson well and that the next three years will find us striving harder to obtain that wisdom which will make us useful citizens and help us as a class to bring honor to the dear old O. T. H. S. MUN1ER -R-F- HARTMAN -L-F- OhLENDORF CAPT. -C BREWER LG TAYLOR R G O. T. H. S. BASKET BALL INDIVIDUAL SCORES Players Field (ioals Free (ioals Poin R. F. Munier 28 4 60 R. F. Hartman 27 22 76 A. H. Ohlendorf 18 11 47 C. H. Taylor 5 2 12 F. A. Brewer 2 2 8 H. S. Taylor 0 0 0 M. M. Hemmen 0 0 0 A. R. McGuire 1 0 2 Total O. A. H. S. 82 41 205 Total ()pponents 97 59 253 467 Adolph Ohlendorf, captain and center. Big and strong, a hard fighter and a good shot. Is always in the thick of the fighting. I his is ( )hlies third year on the team. He will graduate this year. Robert Munier, ex-captain and right forward, lias played on the team four years. Graduates this spring. Raymond Hartman, left forward. “Stig” is one of our fastest players, lie is a good dribbler and a sure shot, lie is only a Sophomore and so has several more years to play. Harold Taylor, right guard. Tubby is our running guard, lie is a good shot and often helps along with the scoring, lie is always alert and full of pep. This is his Junior year. Fred Brewer, left guard. Fritz is one of the best guards that ever played for (). T. H. S. He is our back guard and can be relied upon to keep down the scoring of the opponents. He is a Junior and has one more year to play. Howard Taylor, guard. Although only a Freshman, Howard has made a good showing in all games in which he played. He never gives up and is always on his man. He is one of O. 1 . H. S. s future stars. Melvern Hemmen. forward. Sappie is a fast and good player. He is a good shot and always full of fight. He is a Junior. Allison McGuire, forward. A1 plays a good game and is a sure shot. He is always ready to give his best to help along the team. He is a Sopho- more. The other players on our eligibility list are: Julius Runkwitz, Harold I’roffitt, Eugene Brown and Elton Remeluis. They are all good, fast players, who are ready at all times and willing to help the team. the same as the year before. We had no gymnasium or hall in which to practice, or to play our games. Xo team can keep in good condition with- out practice. At the beginning of the season we went to Lebanon once or practice to keep in shape, but it was the best that we could do. After about a month, it became impossible for us to secure McKendree's gym this of- ten. Several times we went for over two weeks without practice. We i twice a week to work out at the college gym. This did not give us enough The start of this basket ball season found playing conditions in O'Fallon BASKET BALL .• LAg J IVgAl lAgAi LAgAI tAg ! IVgAl LA gAl LAg J ivg i IASA! t gAi tAgAl lAgA! 8 11 8 After several weeks of outdoor practice, we started work at the Me- Kendree Gym and the following were chosen as regular players: Raymond Hartman, Left Forward Robert Munier, Right Forward Adolph Ohlendorf, Center Harold Taylor, Right Guard Fred Brewer, Left Guard This combination worked together at the next practice and appeared in perfect condition for our initial contest. We all felt confident as we journeyed to Mascoutah. being cheered on by a large delegation of rooters. Although behind 8-13 at the half, we fought hard and at the end were on top, the score being 18-17. Our next game was Highland. We played hard but could not get go- ing on their court. Two of our players were forced from the game and the substitutes did good work in their place. The final score was 26-9, favor Highland. We made a long bus trip to Sparta. We were in no good condition upon our arrival but after warming up we were able to do our best. Sparta has a very good team and soon secured a lead, which they held through-out the game. The score was 32-14. Our next game was with Mascoutah at McKendree. We felt sure of victory as we had defeated them on their own court. We started out strong and at the end of the half were leading 8-6. It was then that our poor con- dition began to tell on our playing. Mascoutah secured the lead and ran up eighteen points, while all that we could get was eleven. Belleville had asked us to play them their first game of the year so our next game was played at their gym. They had a number of last year’s men back who were playing hard to avenge the game they lost to us last year. Belleville’s good condition made it possible for them to play a fast game throughout, while we had to slow down near the end. Belleville won. the score being 20-4. East St. Louis was next on our schedule. They have a strong team and fight ’til the end. We secured an early lead o nthem and held to through the game, winning by a score of 18-11. We had no games Christmas week, but the next Thursday we journeyed to Lebanon. Hartman was forced to retire from this game due to an in- jury. Nevertheless we fought hard. We lost this game 11-3. Our next trip was to Carlyle. Carlyle had lost but one game, yet we fought hard and put up a real battle The size of the court interferred to a large degree with our passing game. Hartman was unable to play lie- cause of last week’s injury and McGuire took his place. Carlyle won, the score being 30-14. The following week we met Collinsville. Hartman injured his ankle before the game and was therefore handicapped. We played a hard and fast game and made Collinsville do their best playing to win. 1 he final score was 14-5 in Collinsville’s favor. After this game we were unable to do any more practising at McKen- dree. We therefore went to Scott Field. We were able to practice here more often than at McKendree. although playing conditions are not near as good. As soon as we began to practice here we improved rapidly. One week after the Collinsvivlle game we journeyed to Marissa. Marissa had a long string of victories and were expecting to add another to their list. Nevertheless we entered the game deterinind to give our best. We at once took the lead and held it. The score at the first half was 9-3 in our favor and at the end of the game 11-10. Harold Taylor was unable to play in this game as he was behind in school work. 11 is brother Howard took his place. Howard played an excellent game, holding his forward scoreless. After this game we had open dates for the next four weeks. In the mean time we practiced against Scott Field in preparation for the Zeigler con- tests. The trip to Zeigler was made on Washington’s birthday. The Zeig- ler team was coached by Hen Hall who was our coach last year. His play- ers lack experience but we are sure that after several years under Mr. Hall Zeigler will have a first class team. We played two games with Zeigler. one at 2:30 and the second at 8:00. We won both games, the first ended in a score of 24-17. the second game 22-b. The next week we played a second game with Lebanon. Because of our good showing in the last three games we felt confident of victory. En- couraged bv a car of rooters, we played our best and won. score 20-13. .« jt GRANITE CITY TOURNAMENT Thursday noon. March 6. we left O’Fallon for the sectional tournament at Granite City. The tournament was to last three days, with eighteen teams taking part. Our game was to be played Thursday night at 9:30. the fourth game of the tournament. According to the drawings we were to play Mascoutah. our old rival. We had defeated Mascoutah on their own court and lost to them at McKendree. They were favored by many as the winner in Class B and as possible winners of the tournament. This only put more fighting spirit in us and at 9:20 we went on the court determined to give our best. The game was one of the best of the tournament. It was not until the third quarter that we secured a good lead. With the score 20-13 in our favor we played a defensive game and in the end won by the ;core of 21-17. Our next game at the tournament was with Brighton at 9:30 Friday night. A large delegation of O’Fallon rooters were present. We played our poorest game of the year, while Brighton played their best. We lead in the beginning of the game, hut dropped behind and lost 13-11. This elim- inated us from the tournament. The final winners were: Belleville, first; Wood River, second; Madison, third; Brighton, fourth. This marked the close of our basket hall season and ended the career of two of our players, Ohlendorf and Munier. We are the first team to win in the tournament since 1920 and with an average of 467 we have the highest percentage since that year. We believe that with a gymnasium, O’Fallon will next year have a winning team. SCHEDULE 1923-1924 O. T. 11. S. t)pponents Nov. 2 At Mascoutah IS 17 Nov. 9 At Highland 9 26 Nov. 16 At Sparta 14 32 Nov. 28 At McKendree 11 IS Mascoutah Dec. 21 At East St. Louis IS 11 Jan. 5 At Lebanon 3 11 Jan. 11 At Carlyle 14 30 Jan. 25 At Marissa ...... 11 10 Feb. 22 At Zeigler 24 17 Feb. 22 At Zeigler ?? 6 F'eb. 29 At Lebanon 20 13 Mar. 6 At Granite City 21 17 Mascoutah Mar. 7 At Granite City 11 13 Brighton Dec. 7 At Belleville 4 20 ‘ i rTisvKTsv', r7s?i rTsv: rTsv: ffsvi rTigvi rTa i r7i v; rr7j vi r? ?; SECOND BASKET BALI Hemmen Proffitt Remeluis Bottom Row Brown BASEBALL As the annual goes to press our baseball schedule for 1924 is being formed. e are trying to book games with the best teams in this district. Robert Munier. catcher, has been elected captain of the team. We had no team last year, but two years ago our team made a very good show- ing. We have with us this year the following letter men from that team: Catcher. Robert Munier; outfielders. Edison Reider and Adolph Ohlen- dorf; and Harold Proffitt. Carl Cobier. Amos Stites and Harold Taylor who were substitutes. Besides these the following tried for the team: Curtis Muelchie, Carl Knewitz. Raymond Hartman, Howard Taylor. Wil- der Knewitz. Fred Brewer. Wesley. Thomas. Gerold Poser. Raymond Schilling, Warren Morgan. Eugene Brown, Ralph Brown. Felton Koch, Wilbur Heien and Clarence Hess. TRACK ()ur track team this year hopes to do much better than last year. At that time we sent but two men, Munier and Remeluis, both high jump- ers, to the McKendree meet. Neither scored any points. At the Troy meet a large number of our men were entered, but the best we got was a third place medal in the 220 hurdles by Harold Proffitt. In the 440 race, W ebster Marxer came in second but went past the judges’ stand so fast that they failed to see him. After the race Webster’s opponent admitted that ebster won but the judges would not change their decision. The interclass meet was won by the class of ’24 for the second time. They scored 51 points. The class of '23 was second, with 23 points. On this year’s team are Elton Remeluis, Robert Munier. Harold Prof- fitt. Raymond Hartman. Adolph Ohlendorf, Clarence Hess, Alfred Cross- ley, Webster Marxer. Amos Stites. Carl Corbier and Melvern Hemmmen. all who were in previous meets. Others on the team are Allison McGuire. Raymond Schilling. Warren Morgan, Walter Hess. Wilbur Heien and Carl Gause. We are trying to arrange meets with Mascoutah, Lebanon, Trenton and possibly with Belleville. We will also enter the McKendree and Troy meets and are trying to arrange a meet with the Alumni. The following the several records of last year’s team: Running broad. 19 feet 11 inches, Albert Zimmermann; 440 yd. run, 60 4-5 seconds, Web- ster Marxer; 100 yd. dash, 10 3-5 seconds, Carl Corbier; high jump, 5 feet 6 1-2 inches, Robert Munier; pole vault, 9 feet 6 inches, Adolph Ohlen- dorf and Harold Proffitt; 3 mile run, 19 minutes 52 seconds, Webster Mar- xer; 220 hurdles, 28 3-5 seconds, Harold Proffitt; standing broad, 9 feet 3 1-2 inches, Carl Corbier. We expect to beat all of these records this year and also to make good records in other meets. The following are the best records made in O'Fallon High School: 50 Yard Dash—William Bedele. 1910; 6 sec. 100 Yard Dash—Chester Harper, 1913; 10 1-5 sec. 220 Yard Dash—Ernest Tiedemann. 1916; 24 1-5 sec. 440 Yard Dash—Webster Marxer. 1923; 60 4-5 sec. 880 Yard Dash—Oliver Joseph. 1909 ; 2 min. 18 sec. 1 Mile Run—George Badgley. 1917; 4 min. 45 sec. 3 Mile Run—Henry Sieckman, 1916; 18 min. 19 sec. 220 Yard Hurdles—Chester Harper. 1913; 28 sec. Standing High Jump—John Zapf. 1908 ; 4 ft. 6 1-2 in. Running High Jump—George Ladd. 1917; 5 ft. 8 1-2 in. Standing Broad Jump—George Bernreuter. 1916; 9 ft. 10 1-2 in. Running Broad Jump—George Bernreuter, 1916; 21 ft. 8 1-2 in. Running Long Jump—Wilbur Widicus, 1916; 43 ft. 5 in. Pole Vault—Leslie Smiley, 1911; 9 ft. 11 in. Shot Put (12 lb.)—William Beedle, 1910; 45 feet. 11 in. Discuss Throw—George Ladd. 1917; 103 ft. 5 in. Hammer Throw—John Coupin, 1908; 111 ft. 4 in. Relay Race V6 Mile—Berton Sperry, 1910; 1 min. 44 3-5 sec. Elmer Beogle William Beedle Elmer Aslmry Ill — In - -LTI ' -TII • ' III ITT 1X1. ■ 111!.--III ■ TIT HI-----TIT M.SLAVENS A OHLENOORF r. SCHWARZ A CROSSLEY t. MANTLE M.HERON T. GREENE A ANDERSON F.BERTR SCHILLING I. POWELL E.MANTLE H. PROFFITT I. KECK R.MUNIER C. CAMPBELL A.STITES mmwt EDITORIAL STAKE Editor-in-Chief .......... .... Catherine Beedie Assistant Editor ... Raymond Schilling Business Manager ... Alfred Crossley Assistant Business Manager ................ Harold Proffitt Calendar .......... Adrienne Anderson Dramatics ................................ Myrtle Slavens Assistant Dramatics Margaret Heron Social Nellie Hill Assistant Social Marcella Agles Jokes ................................... Fayneida Bertram Assistant Jokes.............................. Irene Keck Literary .............................. Mildred Mantle Assistant Literary ...................... Lillie Powell Music ... .............................. Webster Knewitz Assistant Literary ....................... Lillie Powell Music ... ...... ...... ... Webster Marxer Assistant Music .... Wilmer Knewitz Snaps ..................................... Evelyn Mantle Assistants Snaps ..........................Clarence Hess Stenographer ............................... Edna Campbell Assistant Stenographer Thora Greene Phophetess ...................... Flora Schwarz Athletics .......................... Robert Munier Assistant Athletics ..........'........ Adolph Ohletfdorf Intellectuals ................................. Amos Stites rtStf RSwsnivsv; ftstMvifratfftavi Mvi y� y; km; I L g ! IX LXgA! lXg J UV J LV J l t J tX� V lAgAi 3 «—•� ;' u SUPERIOR SOCIETY President Vice President Secretary Robert Munier Catherine Beedle .... Thura Greene Constance Glenn Faculty Wilmer Knewitz Allison McGuire Helen Krwutzer Anita Schneider Constance Glenn Catherine Beedle Harold Schilling Lauretta Conklin Adrienne Anderson Katherine Phillips Clemons Hemmer Harold Wachtel Robert Southers Dorothy Heidorn PROGRAM COMMITTEE Allison McGuire Melanie Ver Catnmen • ............. Miss Frederick Virginia Mantle Julius Runkwitz Frederick Brewer Margaret Schuetz Mildred Campbell Albert Diekroetger Louis Weast Alda Spargo Bernard Funk Vera Oeschle Lenora Lurtz Thora Greene Robert Munier Clarence Hess Fred Weichert Howard Taylor Carrie Barrow Wilbur Heien Ralph Brown Eugene Brown Harold Evans Homer Marxer George Remick Norman Stites Hazel Behrens Wesley Thomas Ir7 r7 r7 r7 r r7 r7 r s?;r?i r? r7 .r7 r?s r7 r7svir?8 r7 i l 7� 7i :?� Af?i?r?aItigxfiaxfra tifiTra?ftg WHITTIER SOCIETY President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Adolph Ohlendorf Edna Campbell Josephine Keider Erma Yanda Mildred Mantle Theodore Warma Faculty Advisor ENROLLMENT Miss Power Truman Bailey Evelyn Mantle Erma Yanda Helen Schilling Margaret Heron Sertella Bertram Kdna Schildknecht Edna Campbell Flora Schwarz Nellie Eckert Evelyn Lauermann Florence Rapp Bemetta Bernhardt Adell Munie Claude Martin Bessie Conklin Edris Ledford Mildred Creed Irene Keck Fayneida Bertram George Reay Alvina Seibert Mildred Mantle Pearl Ruckreigel Ruby Songer Walter Hesse Norma Zottmann Norbert Thomas Warren Morgan Leslie Homberger Theodore Warma Russell Eckert Joseph Meyer Rita Hemmer Anna McNulty Adolph Ohlendorf Marcella Agles Howard Vallow Edward Boyce Lillian Ambry Josephine Reider LaVerna Schroder Helen Schwartz Elmer Knerrer OMEGA SOCIETY President Vice President Secretary Melvern Hemmen Raymond Schilling Opal Meehan PROGRAM COMMITTEE Harold Taylor Faculty Adivsor Elizabeth Harris Alfred Crossley Edna Beedle Walter Batty Abbie Brown John Dove Louis Dennerlein Carl Gause Sabitha Hubbard Nellie Hill Elizabeth Harris Raymond Hartman Marcel Frederick Cornelia Hobein Joseph Harris Tillie Kauffman Dorothy Kimes ENROLLMENT Vera Kampmeyer Victor Langhorst Curtie Muelchi Webster Marxer Alice Murphy Francis Mitchell Leona Meinkoth Anita Meyer Lillian Owens Gerald Poser Lillie Powell Harold Proffitt Wilma Proffitt Amos Stites Edison Reider Elton Remelius Vera Schroeder Miss Bowen Vera Schroeder Loretta Schildknecht Raymond Schilling Richard Schaffer Laura Suever Harold Taylor Vivian Taylor Melvin Wesemann Dorothy Wieckert Dorothea Willhite Mildred Whobrey Lorrene Ruckriegel Maynard Schmidt Melvern Hemmen Carl Corbier pm ( Bynyiliyriyriy 2S21 £S MMSI M2I52IIL' JUST IMAGINE Amos not looking neat. Edna not chewing gum. Catherine not looking for her friend from Collinsville. Harold without physical strength. Clarence not vamping the girls. Evelyn not cracking a joke. Margaret without a beau. Alfred without a business expression on his face. Adrienne riding a horse when it runs. Lillie talking a “lot.” Mildred without a new laugh. Wiltner keeping quiet. Adolph not asserting his authority as captain of B. B. team. Carl not talking to a certain Junior girl. Thora not addressing everyone as “Kid.” Robert not casting shy glances at the girls. Marcella walking fast. Flora not talking about the boys. Webster in short trousers. Irene missing a class. Fayneida on a “Kiddy Car!” Nellie weighing about two hundred pounds. Raymond with straight hair. TWO MINUTES IN THE STAFF ROOM Come on 1 want that iron.” “Can it. pickle it. “Oh that’s so silly.” “What time is it?” “Shut up.” “Shut me up. I’ll show you that you can’t.” “Who broke the table.” “But the iron over on the stand.” “How do you do it?” “Bring on the cake. “Hey------wagon.” “1 get the rest. Give me the rest.” “If 1 couldn’t do better than that. I’d quit.” “Say that's the berries.” “Watch her face disappear.” “Oh you can't get me sore.” Want a piece of cake?” “Take the plate in and get a big piece of cake for me. “Oh heck.” “Want some salmon balls?” “Where's the bread?” “Give me a bite, quick.” “Lawn punk. You don't know what’s good.” “Going to rain Raymond.” “Says which ?” “Your the only girl 1 ad—d—d— d-d-d —d—dore.” “Snuff.” “Got a little bucket down there.” “Here Katie.” “I’m scared to death.” t fJj IW J tvtm j uf j W MUSIC I lie Chorus of the (FFallon Township High School, which was organized September, 1921. lias been succeeded by the Glee C lull. I he Glee Club was organized in January, 1924, under the supervision of Mr. Hinchdiff. It is composed of about sixty mem- bers. Although it is in its earliest stages of development, it has already made a name for itself. The Chorus of last year deserves mention. The members work- ed very hard for what short time they had no practice. Most of the practicing during the first semester was for the “Black Face Jubilee.” Some of the selections of last year's chorus sang were: “Triumph March” arranged from the opera “Aida.” “Zingarella by Cordova and a few other light numbers. I here are two kinds of music, classic and jazz. The classic music has the staying power. This is the kind of music the (Bee Club learns. I he instructor of the Glee Club. Mr. Hinchcliff, has had a great deal of experience in the line of music. He also teaches the differ- ent pupils in O. T. H. S. who are trying for the Intellectual Con- test. Mr. Hinchcliff knows everything about music and it is through him all our intellectual work has been a success. All musical talent that is in any way conspicuous among the student body is discovered by Mr. Hinchcliff. They are then given a tryout in the contests in High School. The winner receives a medal and represents the High School in the Interscholastic Meet at Lebanon and other places. Some of the selections which the Glee Club has already learned are: “Love’s Greeting.” a very hard and difficult selection; “Sol- diers' Life.” a song of close harmony; “The Catbird and the Grac- gle,” a very “peppy’ song; “The Queen of the Xight. a very melo- dious song. The members of the Glee Club are working hard on these selections to enable them to appear in public in the near future. Let us hope that the Glee Club will keep the reputation it has established and become a permanent organization in the O'Fallon High School. TNTELI, ECTUALS Intellectuals have been very important in O'Fallon High School during the last three years. Last year an intellectual contest was held at the High School to select the best pupils for the annual Interscholastic Meet at Lebanon. The school room was crowded. I here were four boy soloists to compete and two girl soloists. There was only one boy reader, Melverne Herimen. Six girls entered as girl readers. 1 here was also one girls quartette and one boys’ quartette. After all had rendered their numbers, the judges picked the folowing pupils to represent (). 1. H. S. in the In- terscholastic Meet at Lebanon: Adolph Ohlendorf as boy soloist; Anita Meyer as girl soloist; Melverne Hemmen as boy reader; Frances Eckert as girl reader. The Interscholastic Meet was held at Lebanon May 5, 1923. Every contestant had to be there for the preliminaries during the day. Both quartettes got a place for the evening contests. The boy reader also enter- ed in the finals. This made us feel very proud, because we won recognition over some of the largest schools of Southern Illinois. In the finals our members won prizes. The boys’ quartette, consist- ing of Adolph Ohlendorf. Julius Runkwitz, Webster Marxer and Amos Stites. won third prize. The girls’ quartette, consisting of Anita Meyer. Catherine Beedle. Mildred Gruetzemacher and Margaret Schuetz. also won third prize. Melvern Hemmen won second prize for boys reading. e felt as if we were being slighted, but we resolved to do better at the next meet. After the meet at Lebanon, we were invited to several other Intel- lectual Meets. Soon after the Lebanon Meet, we received an invitation to attend the meet at Troy. 111. Everybody seemed in good condition at the evening intellectuals. e had to eat a lot of dust on the way to 1 roy, but this did not affect the voices of our contestants. After the finals we found that we had taken nearly all the prizes. Both quartettes won first prize. The girl and boy soloist won second prize. Our boy reader also re- ceived first prize. We thought that we had scored the highest number of points. After counting the points, it was discovered that Gillespie was only three points ahead. If we would have beaten Gillespie, we would have won the banner. This year we hope to take everything. Mr. Hinchcliff is surely doing his part for O. T. H. S. He is in charge of all the verbal selections and under his supervision the members are doing excellently. Miss Campbell and Miss Frederick are directing the orations and readings. There are about four boy readers and seven girl readers. Eight boy soloists and six girl soloists are practising. There are two boys’ quartettes this year. This makes it very interesting to the members of each quartette. The members of the boys’ quartette No. 1 are all Seniors. The Seniors feel proud to to be able to have a quartette almost of their own. The members are: Julius Kunkwitz, second tenor; Amos Stites. first tenor; Adolph Ohlendorf, bari- tone; Webster Marxer, bass. The members of the second quartette are: Cur- tis Muelchie, Felton Rock, Harold Taylor. Melverne Hemmen. The girls have also organized two quartettes. The members of quar- tett No. 1 are: Catherine Beedle, first alto; Rita Hemmen. second Alto; Anita Meyer, first soprano; Margaret Schuetz, second soprano. Carrie Barrow, Mildred Whobrey. Edna Schildknecht and Frances Mitchell are the members of quartette No. 2. A contest will be held in the latter part of March at the High School. The judges will choose one contestant for each entrance. These contest- ants will represent O. T. H. S. at the different Intellectual Meets. The win- ners in the contest at the High School will receive medals offered by O. T. H. S. We know that we will be successful at the different meets because of the good training given. It was not until Mr. Hinchcliff came that the talents of our school were discovered. We hope that he will be with us many more years and keep up the work of the intellectuals. 333 33 33 33 333333333C33 3333 33 33 3.3 3.33 i SENIOR ACTIVITIES WEINER ROAST September 17. the Seniors journeyed to the home of Mr. Neill to enjoy a weiner roast. Upon their arrival Mr. Neill took them on a journey around the pasture. While the fire was being made, the time was spent in talking and telling jokes. About 9:30 p. m.. the fire being ready, they roasted weiners and marshmallows. After all had eaten to their hearts content, they journeyed across the road to a swing. 1 he remainder of the even- ing was spent here and about eleven o’clock all decided to go home, declaring they had enjoyed the evening very much. ,4 ,4 ,4 SENIOR GIRLS’ PICNIC One evening, after school, the Senior girls hiked to the home of I ay- tieida Bertram to enjoy a weiner roast and picnic. Arriving there about 5 :30. a fire was prepared. While this was being completed the time was spent in talking and swinging. About 6:30 the weiners and marshmallows were roasted. Besides the guests had all the fruit they could possibly eat. About 7:30 all went to the house and were taken at a lightning speed for home by Mr. Bertram in the Studebaker. All reported a fine time. ,« ,4 v BIRTHDAY PARTY October 9th the Junior and Senior girls went to the home of Cornelia Hobein to celebrate the birthdays of Catherine Beedle and Cornelia Hobein. The evening was spent in dancing and playing games. At 10:30 a dainty luncheon was served and about 11:30 the guests departed all assuring the hostess that they had a wonderful time. HALLOWE’EN PARTY October 31st the Seniors were invited to the home of Clarence Hess to celebrate Hallowe’en and Clarence’s birthday. They arrived about 8 o’clock. The evening was spent in playing games. A delicious luncheon was served. All seemed to enjoy the cider. At a late hour the guests departed, assur- ing Clarence they had a wonderful time. .4 „4 ,4 ALFRED’S BIRTHDAY PARTY On February 27. the Seniors journeyed to the home of Alfred Cross- ley where a surprise party was given in honor of Alfred’s 18th birthday. The evening was spent in playing games, telling stories and performing tricks. The luncheon that was served was so tempting that several of the boys started an eating contest. Harold won by a large margin. It was a case of a little boy with a large appetite. After luncheon, all except a few girls went to the graveyard to see the ghost. All should have enjoyed the trip after hearing the story told by Fay. It was nearing the midnight hour when the guests departed after first assuring the host of the wonderful time they had. We wonder why a little cat followed a certain couple home. ,« , . MARGARET’S VALENTINE PARTY On the evening of February 14. the Seniors with a large delegation of friends and Mr. Neill as chaperone went t othe home of Margaret Heron, where they enjoyed a delightful evening. The time was spent in playing games and playing the victrola. While looking for a new game Mr. Neill suddenly closed the book. We wonder why. A dainty luncheon was served after which some brilliant person thought of a new game. About this time some of the girls suggested walking home. All were anxious until the guests departed when the said girls were the first to get to an automobile. , v« B. G. CLUB The B. G.(?) Club, consisting of Senior girls, held its first meeting in January, at the home of Catherine Beedle. Marcella Agles was elected cap- tain and treasurer. Regular meetings have been held at the homes of the members each week. Much enjoyment has been gotten from these meetings, for the girls spend the evening in sewing and harmless gossiping. • • FAY ENTERTAINS During the Christmas holidays a number of the Senior girls were invited to Favneida’s to spend the day. The walk being long and tedious sharpened the appetites of all. Rut oh! that dinner—it was enough to satisfy anyone’s hunger—mashed potatoes, fried chicken, salad and most everything that is good. The afternoon was spent in playing games, looking at photoes and engaging in harmless gossip. Remember the strawstack? All had a de- lightful time and the greatest benefit of the day was that it caused the organization of the Sewing Club. While on their way home they thought i r?svi r?avi r?� v; r?sv: travt r?.gvi rTavi trsvi rraxi rTaivi 7 ys 1 yigv t gvl J up the plan and set the first week of the new year as their first meeting. That night in their dreams they started the activities of the club by mak- ing stitches and throwing the shuttle. j j SKATING PARTY The Seniors were entertained by Mrs. H. G. Beedle with a skating party at the Winter Garden in St. Louis, February 23rd. The occasion was in honor of her niece. Catherine Beedle. The jolly Seniors hopped a bus in OT'.llon and arrived in the city in time for luncheon. They were taken to Scruggs-Vandervoorts where a delightful spread was awaiting them. The afternoon was spent “gliding across the glassy sea. after which time they motored back to the old home town. Everyone reported a wonderful time. “Our Baby Hess” needed some form of childish entertainment and therefore purchased a climbing monkey. Watch vour step. Clarence, you might be on that string some day. Wonder why all the girls enjoyed learning to skate? Oh! Boy! Ye in- structors !!??? Ask Webster what he enjoyed best of all. Maybe you will find out something new. : v 0� COOKING CLASS OUTING 1 he Cooking Class journeyed to Lebanon on the 28th of September. They left school at 4:30. returning at 8 o’clock. At Bennett’s the class en- joyed a lunch. All reported a good time, although many showed signs of exhaustion. j .. HALLOWE’EN PARTY The Sophomore gave a Hallowe’e nparty at Wachter’s Hall. A de- licious lunch was served and the rest of the evening was spent in playing games and dancing. At a late hour all departed, reporting a good time. , ■ FRESHIE WEINER ROAST On the twenty-seventh day of September the “Jolly Freshies” hiked to Hill's woods, where they enjoyed a weiner roast. They started at six- thirty from Daugherty’s grocery store and journeyed west with Misses Bower and Bowen as chaperons. When they arrived at the place, the fire was built and weiners were roasted. After everything eatable was disposed of, games were played. Everything was going fine until one of the chaperones announced it was time to start home. Everyone arrived home at a late hour and were feel- ing fine. jt jt A JUNIOR SPREE One evening, a few days before Christmas, the rain was pouring from the heavens. A great fog swept over the land. et, into this dreadful weather, ventured the faithful members of the Junior class. They assembled at the National Bank. There they waited, until a Buick arrived to take them to Glenn’s residence, one mile south of this city. The first ones who were taken out were the girls. About half way there, they suddenly found themselves lodged in a ditch. The fog was so dense, that the driver of the car had not been able to guide the car. The girls were obliged to “pile out and push. As a result, the ma- chine was soon in the road again, and resuming its onward journey. The girls were soon at Glenn’s where they proceeded to have a good time. The Buick was driven back to town where it was loaded down with boys. They arrived at the party with no mishap. The remainder of the evening was spent in fortune telling, games and music. Much talent was discovered in the voices of the Juniors. A dainty luncheon was served. More music was indulged in, after the guests had satisfied their appetites. As is always the custom, when at Constance’s home, the guests de- parted at a late hour. All reported having spent a glorious evening. J� , v THE M. U. M. CLUB A number of Junior girls decided to form a Sewing Club. The first meeting was held at the home of Erma Vanda. The greater part of the evening was spent in sewing. At nine o’clock a dainty luncheon was served. After the Incheon some time was spent in talking. The guests de- parted assuring the hostess thv had enjoyed the evening. , V v WILBUR’S PARTY February 6 a number of friends and schoolmates gathered to surprise Wilbur Heine. From his home they journeyed to Wachters Hall, where they arrived about 8 o’clock. The evening was spent in dancing. A dainty luncheon was served about eleven o’clock. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing Wilbur many happy returns of the day. HELEN’S PARTY October 31st a number of the Freshmen and a few friends gathered at the home of Helen Schwarz to celebrate Hallowe’en. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. A delicious luncheon was served. I'lfe guests departed about 11:30. assuring Helen they had a wonderful time. v , HIKE TO BENNETT’S About two o’clock, one afternoon, a number of High School students gathered at the bank corner. From there they hiked to Bennett's. While on the journey they took pictures. After they had reached Bennett's, they stopped to eat luncheon. After resting a short time, the hikers decided to start home. They arrived at O’Fallon about 6 o’clock, then journeyed to their respective homes. jt ..« P. C. CLUB PARTY One evening in the latter part of January the P. C. Club, consisting of several of the boys of O. T. H. S., gave a dancing party at Wachters Hall. The party was well attended by faculty and students. Webster and Wilbur surprised, as well as amused, the public with their “mean” steps. Mr. Neill would have liked to have done the same but Miss Harrow would not teach him. At an early hour (in the morning) all departed, assuring the boys that they had a good time. P. A. C. CLUB A club was formed by the Sophomore girls. Their first meeting was held at Frances Mitchell’s. They spent the evening in dancing and sing- ing. A luncheon was served about 9 o’clock. The guests departed about 10 o’clock, assuring the hostess they had a most enjoyable evening. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1—Registration Day. •1— Introduced to our new teachers and class rooms. 5— Assignment of seats in Assembly Hall. 6— ()ur first day of singing. 7— Raymond Schilling receives a new name. “Dolly;’ Mora was the origin- ator. First visitor. Fred Lieneisch. 10—Mr. Hinchcliff was very generous; he allowed us fifteen minutes to view an eclipse of the sun. ] 1—Seniors have their first meeting and elect the annual staff and class of- ficers for the ensuing year. 12— Mr. Runkwitz tells the pleasing??? news of a test in Caesar at the end of the week. 13— The Freshmen and all new members of the High School are drawn into the Literary Societies. First fire drill. 14— Teachers are very liberal with tests today. Examined us in both Caesar and American History. 17— Margaret Heron’s birthday. Sang this morning. A visitor came. 18— Mr. Runkwitz attended the wedding of his niece. Agnes Reuss. Mr. Hinchcliff taught Caesar class; aren’t we bright. Mr. Hinchcliff? 19— Edna Campbell acted as teacher in Miss Schafer’s room for a few hours. Robert Munier took Miss Ahring’s room. 20— Miss Darrow gave the American History class a surprise—only a test. Seniors traveled to Mr. Schneider’s to have measurements taken for class rings. All were disappointed because they could not go during school hours. 71__Seems to be a day of tests and shivers—another gloomy, rainy day. 24 _False alarm in American History. Hearing the fire bell, all the Seniors rushed to the door, but alas! it was only the bell in the old build- ing. Myrtle looks as though she had been in a fight. Were you Myrtle? Typewriters are installed on the first room desks. 25 _Great calamity in Caesar; Marcella's chair took a piece of dress, but the needle and thread committee came to the rescue. 26 _Caesar class seems to be the center of attraction the past few days. A bee wanted to make a friendly visit but received a cold welcome from the sounds heard in the room. 27—Fire drill. Rearrangement of seats in Caesar. 28__First program of year by Omegas. Beware of the wild men little ones! Caesar is a very popular class; another visitor. Mr. Poodle. OCTOBER 1—Another month; report cards expected. 2 Cooking class made candy. No wonder everyone is so friendly with the Sophie girls. Many students looking forward with eagerness for four o’clock—reason, “Veiled Prophet.” 3— “And the hooks were opened”—first deportment grades are given. W einer roast at Fayneida’s. 4— Intelligence test. Aren’t the Seniors smart? Juniors enjoyed a weiner roast. 5— First report cards. Many ( h’s and Ah's. Test in Caesar. 8— Catherine’s and Cornelia’s birthday. 9— Double birthday party at Cornelia’s. 11— Sang. Learned two new songs. 12— First Whittier program; did not rank (|uite as good as the preceding one. 15— Catherine Beedle acts as teacher in Miss Carriel's room all day. 16— Girls’ quartette began practice. 17— Another rainy day. Everyone seems to be unusually bright today— just ask the teachers. 18— Mr. Neill and Miss Bowen leave for Chicago. 19— Lyceum Course taken over by school teachers; also a reduction in price of tickets. 22— New scholar in Freshie class. Miss Bowen and Mr. Neill are home again. Mr. Neill afraid to attend the meeting in Chicago. Reason —Ladies, only! 23— American History Class. Clarence—feet on the floor or you might be minus a pair. Also this is not a manicuring parlor, Webster. Trag- edy in Ceasar; Margaret became suddenly ill and had to visit the doctor. 24— Senior's rings arrived and were distributed by Clarence in American History. All Seniors were willing to work the rest of the day. 25— American History class have “some” debaters; they debate without knowing the facts, just ask Miss Darrow. 26— Superior Program. Best program that has as yet been given. 29— Margaret returned today. Be careful Alfred, dresses cost money. 30— Test in English. Three cheers for Miss Frederick. 31— Mr. Hinchcliff gave a lecture on “good behavior.” NOVEMBER 1— First yell practice; preparation for game tomorrow night at Mascoutah. 2— Wanted ! Money for Lyceum tickets. 5— Won basket ball game. Impromtu program as celebration for our won- derful success. 6— I wenty minutes devoted to yell practice. Everyone looking forward to a three davs’ vacation. 9— Lost game with Highland. 12- Sang forty-five minutes to celebrate armistice day. Mildred Mantle back after a week’s absence. 13— Fire drill. Elizabeth Harris returned to school after month’s illness. Mr. Tiley at school. 1 wonder which Senior he is looking for! ! ! ! 14 Senior girls have their pictures taken for the “Annual.” 13 Second Omega program. Tied with the Superiors. It)—Mr. Neill’s classes have a vacation. Basket hall boys leave for Sparta. Juniors have pictures taken. 19— Sparta won game. Seniors and Juniors finish taking pictures. 20— We sang. 21— Amos returns after a brief period of illness. Reserved seats for Lyceum are available today. 23—Katy missed school in morning on account of sickness. First number of Lyceum Course. 26— A change in the program and recitation rooms. Margaret taken ill and had to leave school. 27— Typing class have extra period on account of ignorance of change in program. 28— Thanksgiving Day. 29— A day of tests due to absence of teachers. Miss Alice Walton of Mc- Kendree is teaching as substitute for Miss Bower. DECEMBER 3— Margaret returned to school after a week’s absence. A rainy day— everyone is coughing and sneezing. 4— “And the books were opened”—third deportment grades of the year. 5— Oh! Joy! First snow. Everyone is talking of sleigh riding. 6— Civics class are given the privilege of hearing President Coolidge’s message via radio in George Thomas’ electric shop. Alfred excused to go to St. Louis on business for the annual. 7— Report cards distributed. 10— After an absence of a week Marcella is again with us. 11— Sertella’s and Adrienne’s birthday. Reserved seats for the second Ly- ceum number on sale. 12— We sang. 13— Everyone excited. Reason—Christmas is coming! 16— A change in Caesar books is suggested. The Senior babes want “red” books to carry. 17— Accident—leakage in water tank. 18— Miss Campbell is ill. 19— Edwin Schilling visits school. Miss Camphel returns. 20— Albert Zimmerman visits school also. Everyone welcomes the old graduates. iSytiSiUiSiJ ystt Li®y LiSy Li? ii y lvs j lv� a; iv ivs j J u j J 3!a: J uv I.v .' v y,' j wt� j W ,: ix v j l 21—Santa Claus is here again. Everyone loaded with presents. Superior Society gives Xmas program. All students are wearing smiles holidays! ! Miss Campbell did not Miss Darrow and Kav High School (ilec Club JANUARY 2— Another New Year. Higher standard set up. return after the holidays. In Louisana ill. mond Schilling take her place. 3— Miss Irene Darrow visits school, d—No red Ceasar hooks in view as yet. 7— Miss Campbell returns after a week’s illness. organized. 8— —Seniors organized the B. G. Sewing Club.- First meeting at Catherine’s. 9— Faculty Day. Mr. Runkwitz’s favorite, “Yankee Doodle.” 10— Second meting of Glee Club. Everything running smoothly, as usual. 11— Webster had a battle. His chair almost landed him on the floor in Caesar. 15 16—Semester Exams!!??!?!! 17— New pupils enrolled for second semester. 18— ()mega program; tied with Superiors. 21—Blue Monday!! 2-1—The Prodigal Son—Carl Corbier. Seniors allowed to select all songs. 25—Basket ball game at Marissa. We won 10-11. 28— Miss Frederick is sick. No recitations in the morning in her classes. 29— Oh. Joy! Miss Frederick .is back. FEBRUARY 1 — Whittier program. Highest average of the year. d—Grades are practicing for pageant to be given the 22nd. Regular spring day. 5— Snow again. Everyone sorry to hear that our popular Senior, Flora. is in the hospital. 6— Girls are taking advantage of Leap Year. 7— Glee Club meets. 8— Apron and overall day for Seniors. 11— Unexpected test in History; Miss Darrow informed us that Monday is the day for tests. 12— Lincoln’s birthday. Mr. Hinchcliff gives a helpful lecture. 13— Everyone is urged to see the play the grades are to give the 22nd. Id—Strenuous work being done on annual. Everyone informed that it will be the “best ever. Superior program. 18— Sale of annuals begun. 19— Unexpected test in English. Seniors aren’t much force when caught unawares are they, Miss Frederick? i rrrsn rr av; r r sv; r?yci r?«,v, rTyc: r; rTav; rT svi rTsvi r7av. rTsvi rTavi rrsn rTavi rTaC; rTyrt r? vi r rav; rran ftc 20—Crime wave in speed class. Wilmer killed a poor, defenseless mouse. Bravest in the class( ?)—- larcella and Miss Campbell. 22—Washington's birthday. Grades give their pageant tonight. 25— Seniors all sleepy and tired today. Possibly they over-skated Saturday at St. Louis. 26— Surprise party on Alfred. Was he surprised? ? ? ? It is whispered that the Seniors are going to give a play. I wonder? ? ? ? 28— Worse than Blue Monday. 'Senior girls have not fully recovered from shock received the night before. Ghosts! Ghosts! 29— Omega program. Whittiers’ still hold laurels. MARCH 3— Work! Work! Work! Annual on the road to completion. Seniors can workf?) when necessary. 4— Theodore Wanna suddenly jumped to manhood. Sophomores have a craze for long trousers. 5— Everyone excited. Basket Ball Tournament begins tomorrow. Anxious questions—are you going to Granite City? Sure. Are you? Who with? Etc., etc. 6— Mascoutah 17; O’Fallon 21. Returns from Granite City. Everyone filled with joy, joy, joy. 7— Brighton 13; O’Fallon II. “Not failure but low aim is disgrace.” 10— Snow again!! Seniors contemplating coasting party for tomorrow night. 11— Hard luck. Old Sol spoiled our fun and melted all our snow. Seniors forced to stay home and sleep. Sore disappointment. 12— Are you going to Mildred’s party? Aren’t the invitations nifty?? Hope everyone goes, don't you? 13— Basketball banquet postponed for a week on account of a game. An- nual almost completed. Staff getting excited and anxious. 14— Whittier program. High School students awakened to the fact that Howard can play a “Sax.” 17— St. Patrick's Day. Mildred’s party. Did we have a good time? Well. I should say so. But—why do the Seniors like to talk about ghosts ? We wonder!! 18— B. G. Club postponed so that delicate Senior babes might regain the sleep lost the night before. Annual gone to press. Hot Dog! 23—Senior play. Rah! Rah! APRIL Seniors ! ! ! MAY m k.d$ V IN TKi A« uAL W f V£N T uNNy m Jo Ws' Iwbul £e R r rfl This . iAumU $JJ W: 'MK ' JJ I yf ’, 9 r: V� r: vf j 1)9JJ LM LvggyS juSa w j ivty j ivyyj ii ivg jua iva j H U M () R I was once an army officer and have no hair on the top of my head. I want to appear romatic when the ladies ask me how I lost my top- knot. What shall I say? Scalped by the Indians. x x x Mr. Runkwitz: The use of elec- tricity for lightning purposes is older than most people think. It was Noah who first made use of the ark light. y y x Don't he ashamed to turn an hon- est penny. It may be a rare date. y y x There is a man in Chicago who I ecomes red-headed when he is an- gry. He is entirely bald. y y y “Come into my parlor ' said the spider to the fly. “Parlor, nothing; get a Packard.” said the modern little fly. x y y Kdison : I always sleep well. Miss Power: So 1 should judge, you never seem more than half awake. y y y Health journals insist upon re- posing on the right side only, and claim that it is injurious to lie on both sides; but we don’t know where they will find healthier men than lawyers. A man who bets is a gambler. A man who don’t is no bettor. W here are we now. x y y She: “My face is covered with pimples, warts, and freckles. Could you suggest a remedy that would give me a clear and smooth com- plexion ? Druggist: “Use a file.” y y y Miss Bower: “Change the sen- tence. ‘The horse draws the cart.’ to the imperative mood.” Hazel: “Get up.” x y x Miss Darrow: “How much time did you spend on your history last night ?” Webster (stalling): “All night.” Miss Darrow: “How is that?” Webster: “I slept on it.” y x y )culist pointing to a test chart, showing letters in various sizes. ( P-X-Z-V-( -Q-N-R-S-C-Y) : “Can you read that?” Margaret: “Sure But 1 can’t pronounce it. I’m not a Bolshivik.” X X X W aiter (observing diner’s dissat- isfaction): “Isn’t your egg cooked long enough, sir?” Mr. Hinchcliff: “Yes. but not soon enough.” Many women afrai l of a mouse have a rat in their hair. SC SC SC Young Girl: “Mamma, are we all descendents of monkeys?” Mother: “Why gracious no, our folks came from Wales.” sc s: sc Immortal They say a cat has nine lives but a frog croaks every night. SC SC SC Mr. Hinchcliff: “We can’t keep your son in school as he hasn’t the capacity for learning.” Irate Father: “Oh, is that all? Well, I can buy him one. what do they cost?” SC SC SC The first question is No. 1. Mr. Neill sc sc s: A Freshman stood on a burning deck, But as far as he could learn, lie stood in perfect safety, For he was too green to burn. SC SC SC How Long Will He Live? I butcher myself every Saturday. —Sign on Columbus, 111., butcher- shop. s: s: s: Miss Darow: “Where is Solo- mon’s Temple?” Amos: “On the side of his head.” SC SC CSC Mr. Neil: “What are mumps?” Alice: “A swell disease.” A rolling pin gathers no dough. SC SC SC Parallel lines are the same dis- tance all the way and do not meet unless you bend them. SC SC CSC Gender show whether a man is masculine, feminine or neuter. SC SC Si “My next song.” announced the vaudeville singer, “is entitled ‘His Mother Feeds Him Garlic So She Can Find Him in the Dark.’” SC SC SC Harold: “1 want some flesh re- ducing medicine.” Druggist: “Anti-fat?” Harold: Naw, it’s for Uncle.” SC SC X Magician (producing egg from hat) : “Boy, I bet your mother can’t get eggs without hens.” Alfred: “Sure she can. she keeps ducks.” SC SC CSC When your “Miss Lizzie” refuses to listen to reason. “Say it with flowers.” SC SC SC Love your work more than your pay envelope to succeed. K SC SC What a man means by “Just my luck,” when his car breaks down, depends on who is with him. X X SC Small Boy: “Say. dad. what is a bigamist?” Dad: “One who makes the same mistake twice.” lAgAl IXgAl IXgAi tAg J LXg J LVgA: X A! ixgvJ IXgy J IVgA! UVgV J lAjt J IVgAI IXgVJ lAg J ’Aj J 1X T Xgv J J lie tried to cross the railroad track Before a rushing train; They put the pieces in the sack. But couldn’t find the brain. XXX Newcomb: “Where would you advise me to send mv daughter to study music?” Nextdore: “Anywhere out of earshot.” XXX Were you trying to get me?” ask- the sweet voiced Hello Girl, break- ing in on a busy line. “No,” replied a sad toned mascu- line voice. “No! I already have a wife of my own. X X Mr. Neil: “Can you give me two good seats in the coolest part of the house ?” Ticket Seller: “Sure, here two in Z row.” Mr. Runkwitz: “What can you tell me about the law of gravity?” Russell: “I think it was passed during President Wilson’s adminis- tration.” Miss Frederick: “Who can give me the definition of a puppet?” Julius: “I guess its a collection of puppies.” X X X Miss Harrow: “Harold, how old is a person who was born in 1894.” Harold: “Man or woman?” X X X A lock of hair will often bring Sweet memories like a flash. But it brings up more than that When found in hotel hash. XXX One question in the test Miss Bower gave the Freshman class read as follows: “Give me a defini- tion and example of a proper noun.” The answer one boy gave was explicit, “A proper noun,” he said, “is a name of a particular thing. Example, Miss Bower.” X X X The shades of night were falling fast. The fool “stepped on it” and sped past. A crash—he died without a sound. They opened up his head and found —Excelsior. f • -V —'-i Engraving Service Plus Annual Staffs turn to us for advice and Kelp in preparing (Keir Annuals. We start at me beginning to work out plans creating nevJ and original ideas. Many costly mistakes are avoided fhrougk our close co-operation. This being a part of our service PLUS first qualitp engravings. Central Engraving Company Calumet Building Saint Louis. Missouri •' 5M5-55 5.5 5”J5 c 55 5.5 £.5 £.5 £.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5T 5.5711' 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 ' FALL, WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER TERMS Civil Service Accounting Comptometer Adding Machine Dictaphone Filing Typewriting Shorthand Hookkeeping All Methods New Rapid, Gregg, Karam Start Any Monday BELLEVILLE COMMERCIAL AND SHORTHAND COLLEGE 18 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois The Thorough, Practical and Reliable College T. J. PRICE MUSIC HOUSE Everything in Music High tirade Grand CH AS. J. SCHUETZ and Player Pianos STEAM BAKERY The World’s Greatest Phonograph The New Edison Cigars, Candies, Fruits Plays All Records Xo Needles All our goods are guaranteed No Scratching pure and wholesome All Music T. J. PRICE 15 West Main Street O’Fallon, Illinois BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’” T. E. GREINER WM. C. AHRENS FLORIST X X X CONTRACTOR O’Fallon, Illinois and Phone 127 BUILDER X X X X X X Mr. Hinchcliff: “Late again! Why is it you are always punct- ual in being late?” Let Us Figure on Your Next Job Marcel: “I don’t know unless it’s inherited. You see my grandfather was the late Michael O’Meary. Phone 58L O’Fallon, Illinois BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Is the recognized Business College and has been the means of placing hundreds of young people on the road to success and happiness. A course at Brown’s makes a fitting climax to your High School training. Positions await all graduates—write them for free information—visitors always welcome. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WHAT SCHOOL YOU ATTEND- T. R. MORRISSEY, Mgr. Kinloch, St. Clair 568R Bell, East 2406W BUDINA’S ICE CREAM PARLOR IF YOU WANT A REAL TREAT BETTER EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY LOOKING YOUR PENNANT BEST Gasoline, Oils, Greases LINCOLN FILLING STATION Peter Knewitz You’ll be counted among the best-dressed fellows in school and it won’t cost a lot, Bell 551 Kinloch 253 either, if you wear clothes made by EDGAR C. KRAFT High Grade Soda and Mineral Waters ALLEN’S STORE 225 N. Sixth St. Belleville, III. O’Fallon, Illinois Have You Seen Phis New Sanitary ()il Stem Detroit This beautiful, new Red Star burns common kerosene, gasoline or distillate. But right there all similarity to the conventional oil stove ends. Two things especially delight the women who see it. ()ne is the unusual beauty of the stove. It's smooth, flowing, steam line, entirely free from ugly bolts and projections, combined with the sanitary white porcelain and black enamel finish, rivals even the most modern gas range. Another is the absence of wicks or wick substitutes. This beautiful Red Star has patented ALL-METAL burners. Thev burn oil. but thev cook with clean. (las Heat. DEMONSTRATIONS AT OUR STORE ANY HOUR ANY DAY Telephone 25 O’FALLON, ILLINOIS AS OTHERS SEE US Dress so well that you can look any man in the eye and tell him to go to the same place where you bought yours. A fine appearance makes a fine impression. If you pay too little for your clothes you pay TOO much. Clothes that have neither style nor wear are not even worth the low price they cost you. THE ROMEISER COMPANY of Belleville believes in selling good clothes at a fair margin of profit. That’s why people when they think of good clothes think of ROMEISER’S. They have been selling good clothes for over forty- five years and when you buy your clothes from THE ROMEISER COMPANY you’ll feel so well dressed that you need not worry about the impres- sion your appearance will make. They sell clothes for the whole family. A. 13. FRANK EL ARCHITECT Suite 308-311 First National Bank Building EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS SEE Bell 62-W Robert F. Trautinan Palmer Graduate Chiropractor Voelkel Bros. Company Dealers in For that Lame Back, Sciatica, Lum- Stoves, Hardware, Chinaware, bago, Kidney, Liver, Stomach and Glassware, Aluminum Ware, all Chronic Ailments. Toys, Paints, Oils Telephone 159 313-315-317 East Main Street O’Fallon, Illinois BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS It takey MONEY to Educate YOUR BO It is the duty of every parent to give his son and daughter at least a high school education and a college course if possible. Putting money in the bank for this pur- pose when the children are young is the sure way to help them to an edu- cation. Are you not going to educate YOUR Children? We will welcome your account. FIRST NATIONAL BANK O’FALLON, ILLINOIS NOW SHOWING The Best Feature Pictures, Comedy Features, and High Class Vaudeville TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY 6:30 — 8:30 MATINEE Saturday - Sunday - All Holidays REMEMBER If It’s Good You’ll See It At The BELLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK Belleville’s Largest Bank Member Federal Reserve System, Under U. S. Government Supervision Total Resources Over $4,500,000.00 DEPARTMENTS FOR YOUR EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS Commercial Savings Safe Deposit Trust Department, YYrills, etc. Investment Agent Sale of Steamship Tickets OFFICERS Peter J. Kaerchcr......................President Edward Abend......................Vice President I . K. Johnson...............2nd ice President K. . Hilgard..........................Cashier herd Rhein.....................Assistant Cashier Joltn E. Carson............................Trust Officer DIRECTORS Edward Abend V. (i. Andel Emil Geil R. V. Hilgard E. S. Helms R. F. Imbs P. K. Johnson P. K. Kaercher Hv. A. Lengfelder A. F. Miller Louis Opp _ P. H. Schildknecht Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions also Women's and Children’s Garments 38 3« 95 We Pay Higher Prices for Country Produce 95 38 95 Phone 87 SHOES OF QUALITY for Men, Women Children y. y. x WALTER W. MEINER SHOES and Repairing Always One Best Meat Market That’s why so many people trade at THE CITY MEAT MARKET Schaefer Proffitt Phone 157 WALTER W. THOMAS Hardware Store Paints Phone 131 B. JOSEPH Hardware, Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces Tin Roofing, Guttering and Spouting Pumps, Paints and Oils PLUMBING and HEATING Nold’s Drug Store In the Different High School Classes THE REXALL STORE HISTORY E. A. NOLI), Prop. Year 1610—Indians sell Manhat- tan Island for a case of whiskey. ear 1920—( itizens offer to swap back. PURE DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS’ ARITHMETIC A dollar saved is a quarter earned. SUNDRIES PHYSOLOGY KODAKS Mr. Neil—“What are the five senses? Harold E.—“Nickels.” Books and Stationery ZOOLOOY O'Fallon, Illinois Mr. Hinchcliff—“How do bees dispose of honey.” Elton—“They cell it. Both Satisfied A man down in Missouri put his hand in a mule’s mouth to see how many teeth the mule had. Will Your Children Hear The School Bell or The Factory Whistle? THE 1 he mule closed his mouth to see how many lingers the man had, and the curiosity of both was satisfied. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY EARL A. ASBl'KY, AGENT NOLD’S VARIETY SHOP Miss Frederick — “What tense is? ‘I am good looking.’” O’FALLON, ILL. Marcel—“Past.” The Store of Satisfactory Service X X X Miss Campbell— I would like to look at some cheap skates. We Sell the New McCall Pattern —“It's Printed.” Saleslady—“Wait a second. I'll call the boss.” A graduation gift should be a reliable piece of jewelry, as the graduate is thereby continually reminded of those pleasant and profitable days while in school. For good jewelry and reasonable prices, see JOHN SCHNEIDER JEWELER O’FALLON, ILLINOIS HOME PHOTO STUDIO Sitting Daily Open from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. WALTER AYERS O’FALLON, ILLINOIS WE WANT YOUR TRADE If Good, Reliable Goods. Lowest Possible Prices, Fair and Square Dealing, Polite Attention will get it. S. E. McGEEHON O’FALLON. ILLINOIS ! ! ) t y t ?£J t 8f l Ww WRy l SA! 'ARA t RAl !AR OSMMSMFH THE STANDARD OF COMPARISON ETHERINGTON AUTO CO. O’FALLON, ILLINOIS Victrolas and Records Player Pianos and Player Piano Rolls When you have a Yictrola you can command “on with the dance.” The ‘‘Big Hits” in music can always be found in our regular monthly releases on the first of every month. You never heard such a bunch of fox trots as you will find in the Victor Record Catalog. Don't wait! They are worth a special trip! JEROME MUNIE Music and Confectionery rraMuraMr avtr svi rratvirrsvi FEICKERT’S BAKERY The Home of Good Bread Try our Rolls, Coffee Cakes, Sweet Cakes, Pat- ties and Fancy Cakes. You will like them. Ask Your Grocer for Special Maid Bread FEICKERT BAKERY, Inc. (Incorporated) BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS SPALDING S SPORTING GOODS LINE WE ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Let Us Supply Your Requirements SEIBERT HARDWARE CO., Inc. 21 W. Main Street BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS 205 to 211 E. Main Street 205 to 211 E. Main Street Stocks are Most Complete with New Arrivals for the FALL AND WINTER SEASONS A large collection awaits you here in the line of READY TO WEAR GARMENTS for women and children, showing the correct lines as well as color and fabrics. THE DRESS AND COAT MATERIALS include a wide range of worsted and woolen weaves that Fashion has approved as the newest for Fall and Winter VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR and see the endless variety of pretty patterns in rugs and linoleums; also the new suggestions in window and door draperies. FELLNER RATHEIM DRY GOODS CO. 205-207-209-211 East Main Street BELLEV ILLE, ILLINOIS AT YOUR SERVICE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER AND LIGHT CORPORATION O’FALLON MERCANTILE CO. Dealers in Staple and Fancy Goods frsrttgvinsti DURANT STAR FLINT-SIX EAGLE-SIX PRINCETON LOCOMOBILE Repairs and Accessories Furnished promptly For High Class Work go to LEHMANN’S BARBER SHOP G. Lehmann, Prop. O’Fallon, Illinois Grocer: “We have some fine string beans today.” Miss Bowen: “How much are they a string?” O’FALLON ART NEEDLEWORK SHOP TAYLOR’S OPERA HOUSE Stella Munier, Prop. First Class Motion Stamping, Embroidering Pictures Handquilting a Specialty Kinloch Phone 161 Sam Taylor, Manager O’Fallon, Illinois SCHEIBEL MOTOR SALES COMPANY § Distributors for y y� H. B. S. FURNITURE CO. Successors Merck Furniture Co. Everything for the Home Cash—Credit Phone, Bell 185 225-227 East Main Belleville, 111. DELMONTE VARIETY STORE Here is the Place Where Quality Leads at Minimum Price D. Schwartz O’Fallon, Illinois Cop: “Didn’t you know that this is a one-way street? Where are you going?” Clarence: “Well, I’m only going one way, ain’t I?” Miss Bowen: “Those eggs you sent me were very ripe.” Grocer: How do you know that?” Miss Bowen: “A little bird told me.” WEST END BAKERY First Class Bakery Goods and Confections Special Attention Given to Cakes for Weddings, Birthdays and Parties Wm. H. Winter, Prop. O’Fallon, Illinois LINCOLN SHOE STORE Main at High Shoes and Hose for the Entire Family BELLEVILLE, - ILLINOIS WM. ECKHARDT, JR. Incorporated Wholesale and Retail Dealer in GROCERIES FRUITS VEGETABLES Fish and Oysters in Season Headquarters for Garden and Field Seeds Both Phones—Bell 77-78 Kinloch 170-160 108-112 W. Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS j[ fc I I | I I I ‘g I I I | 1 I g I I I I i SUPERIOR MOTOR PUS COMPANY Division One BELLEVILLE SHILOH O’FALLON Special Trip Saturday Night Only P. M. P. M. 1'. M A. M. A. M. A. M 5:00 2:00 11:00 8:10 6:40 5:20 2:20 11:20 8:30 7:00 5:30 2:30 11:30 8:40 7:10 A. M. A M. A. M. P. M P. M. 6:30 7:55 9:45 1:35 4:15 6:10 7:35 9:25 1:15 3:55 6:00 7:25 9:15 1:05 3:45 8:10 8:30 8:40 BELLEVILLE SHILOH O’FALLON 7:35 7:15 7:05 Special Trip Sunday Night Only P. M. P M P. M. P. M. P M. P. M 11:15 9:30 8:10 BELLEVILLE 7:35 9:20 11:00 11:35 9:50 8:30 SHILOH 7:15 9:00 10:50 ll :4a 10:00 8:40 O’FALLON 7:05 8:50 10:30 Division Two AM PM. PM. PM. AM AM. AM. AM. AM. PM. PM. PM. PM PM. 1:00 11:00 5:00 3:50 11:30 9:00 7:00 BELLEVILLE 8:30 10:30 1:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 12:00 1-20 11:20 5:20 4:10 11:50 9:20 7:20 SHILOH 8:10 10:10 1:10 4:40 6:10 7:10 11:40 1:30 11:30 5:30 4:20 12:00 9:30 7:30 Scott Field 8:00 10:00 1:00 4:30 6:00 7:00 11:30 DIVISION THREE P.M. P.M A.M. AM. A.M 5:00 2:30 11:00 8:30 6:45 BELLEVILLE 5:15 2:45 11:15 8:45 7:00 RENTCHLER 5:30 3:00 11:30 9:00 7:15 MASCOUTAH Special Trips Saturday and P. M. P. M. P. M. 11 :00 8:15 7:00 BELLEVILLE 11 : 15 8:30 7:15 RENTCHLER 11:30 8:45 7:30 MASCOUTAH A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 8:10 9:45 1:30 4:30 6:00 7:55 9:30 1:15 4:15 5:45 7:40 9:15 1:00 4:00 5:30 P. M. 8:00 7:45 7:30 P. M. 9:30 9:15 9:00 A. M. 12:30 12:15 12:00 We connect with all B. O. trains and Electric cars at O’Fallon. Each division makes proper connections with busses on other divisions. W e cater to special party trips. Call us on phone as to rates on special trips. Rates very reasonable. W. A. HARRIS. Pres. Kinloch Phones 63-M — 67-L G. M. WARMA, Secy-Treas. rtsdrrsnivjti TSnfiidlrStlfygn Kinloch Phone 33 Established 1894 SCHWARZ FURNITURE UNDERTAKING COMPANY High Grade Furniture Undertaking a Specialty Motor Funerals Prompt Ambulance Service Compliments of Household Hints J. B. BROWN SONS To take spots out of clothes, cut out the spots. BARBERS O'Fallon. Illinois To prevent cake from getting stale, eat while fresh. 1 o prevent ink stains, write with a pencil. N. ISENBURG Orthopraxic Foot Expert Shoes for the Whole Family Miss Harrow: What was Lin- coln’s farewell address?” O’FALLON, ILL. Raymond: ‘‘Heaven, ma'am.” .mwu}s5.1!33?viwmwwwa.®a®3.'-'a®mmmmmmmm11- •• • ■ . ..... .. .. . ■■ CHARLES TIEDEMANN MILLING CO. Millers of Quality Flour A PERFECT BREAD FLOUR When we claim that TIEDEMANN’S PRIDE FLOUR is a PERFECT BREAD FLOUR, we are simply passing along to you the statement made time and again by those who know from actual use, that they get better bread from TIEDEMANN’S PRIDE than from any other FLOUR they have ever used. Order a sack today and if it is not satisfactory we will be glad to take it back. O’FALLON COLLINSVILLE COMPLIMENTS of COHEN’S O’Fallon, Illinois Mr. Neil.—“Does the moon effect the tide?” Harold—“No, only the untied.” O’FALLON CREAMERY X 5S 55 PURE MILK and ICE CREAM Phone 32 O’Fallon, Illinois 0’FALLON DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR EYES MEAT MARKET At the first sign of eye strain, head- aches or blurred vision CONSULT X X X WALTER I. GROB Graduate Optician and Registered Optometrist Hy. Diefenbach, Prop. Belleville, Illinois Phone 26 201 East Main Street O’Fallon, Illinois Established in 1895 MEMINI STAFF A. S......................................Always Singing C. H.....................................Clearly Honest L. P....................................Looking Proper A. O....................................Always Obeying I. K........................................Innocent “Kid” F. B.........................................Finding Beaux R. S.........................................Real Sensible PL. C......................................Especially Cute C. C...................................Cheerful “Coddy” PL. M..................................Excellent Maiden M. A................................Making Apologies X. H.................................Noticeably Honest R. M.................................Really Mischievous C. B...................................Certainly Brilliant M. H......................................Mighty Helper A. C.......................................After “Curls” A. A......................................Always Aiding M. M......................................Modest Maiden W. K.......................................W illing “Kid” T. G..............................................Thinking Good F. S................................................Fairly Smart H. P........................................Honest Pal W. M........................................Wittv Man fr%78Yir7sYir78fir?i ff8vir78fr?iifli7i rysflt?gflr?sfifis?ir We are going to have a New HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN FORDSON CARS • TRUCKS • TRACTORS The Home of Ford, Fordson and Lincoln Sales and Service The Largest in Southern Illinois Owners of Ford Products will find our agency equipped to give them prompt, efficient and courteous service. 500 E. Main Street - •! • 0 �