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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1925 volume:

: I I’aife On ■ •••••••a.......Ml........... • 11) 2 : .... Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager. Calendar Dramatics Social Jokes Music Will and Prophecy Josephine Rieder Vera Schroedev Melvern Hemmen Margaret Schuetz j Constance Glenn j Raymond Lauerman I Warren Morgan | Florence Rapp ( Opal Meehan I Alda Spargo ( Annie McNulty ( Russell Eckert ) Lillian Ambry ) Leona Meinkoth | Cornelia llobein I Harold Schilling Literary ( Sartella Bertram I John Dove Athletics f Fred Brewer I Harold Taylor Intellectuals | Ju,ius Bunkwitz I Eugene Biown Stenographer Alumni Notes Class Histories Snaps ............ ( Felton Koch I Erma Yanda j Walter Hesse Clemens Hemmer Edison Riedei | Katherine Phillips I Marcel Friederick 0’FALLON PUBLIC LIBRARY .....MEM IN I........... theye R b??k °f O'FALL� T YSS VP IIQH S«H?n- PUBLISHER BY TIE MSST (WETEVI h f TWENTY FIVE. ! V? Ll (nE-9 fz 0F UL8 H«ILLKYSL£ . JF nr chuirfr 3t haw brrn thr aim uf thr Staff in nathrrimt inatrrial fur thin miltimr uf thr iflrmini tn rrprrartit Btuhrut lifr at (O'jFallon dumnahip Sigh Srhnul. lUr nffrr nu apnlnpira. uir arrk nu praiar. fur mr kmun that it rottlb hr hrttrr anil it runlh hr innrar. fflr hatir tririi to hr impartial historians and rtirr rarlj stuhrnt. organization, anit artiutlp just rrprr- arntation. Itlr bnpr that in pram tn romr this bunk brings bark plrasant rrminirrrnrrB uf pour Sigh Srhnul lifr at (0‘Jallun. Wr now nffrr pun thr iflrmini of 1925. (Ehr Staff i : I af?e Four ®5 9 2 5 (Drfter of iBooks I. Srhrnil II. Snarft III. JParuItg IV. (Haasra V. Athlrtira VI. tniirn! Arturitira VII. iHrmtui (£alrni ar MKM IN I. DEDICATION To Prof. J. E. 11inchcliff, who has directed this hij� h school onward and upward to the heights of success; who with an everlasting interest in stu- dents has faithfully striven to advance them mor- ally and intellectually; the Memini of 1925 is hereby dedicated by the Senior Class. I'nKe Six nj|i.................... • •••••••••Ml ........................ 1 ) ‘2 5 [81 Page Seven ...................................................«.—....« ........... • ) ■MEM I N 1- School History Before the city of O’Fallon was laid out the small frame house in which the White family now reside, was used for a school. The teacher was Mary Woolard. It was only a one- room building at that time; since then additions have been built. The first school building' erected after the town was laid out was built in 1861. It had two rooms, the upper being used for a lodge room. It stood on the lot adjoining the Tom Grein- er residence. This was so long ago that all those who attended their first years in that building have long since ceased to live. Some of their teachers were J. I. Whaley and E. J. Washing- ton. The latter was a relative of Pres. George Washington. Since that time various churches held services in the building. The school grew until in 1875 two rooms were added to the building. Besides this a small house near the present Mathias Schwartz residence was used. The present grade building was constructed in 1901. W. R. Dorris was the Superintendent of schools at the time. In the year 1912 the High School building that we now occupy was built. As the school became a Township High in 1920 the oversupply of students made it necessary to add one more building to the list which is now being constructed, the O’Fallon Township High School. ■HRf Eight 1 !) 2 5.................. .. MKM IN 1 THE BOARD Jo the faithful Board of Education who have c==w==) worked unceasingly to direct and promote the welfare of the school, and who have placed their ut- most effort in securing for the community a new high school building, we, the Memini Staff, dedicate this page. MEM INI 1 : ll BOARD OF K1H CATION ®.................MEM I N 1... BOAKI) OE EDUCATION I’hkc Twelve («j� � � � � .................... 1 9 2 5 • MEM IN I s •• MKM IN I J. E. HINCHCLIFF Southern Illinois State Teacher’s College University of Illinois University of Chicago Principal VIOLET GLENN McKemlree College, A. B. Illinois University A. M. Instructor of History and English BUN ETA V. BOWEN Eureka College, B. S. Instructor of Domestic Science E. II. RUNKWITZ McKemlree College, M. S. Instructor of Science and Latin l Rge Fourteen i i) 2 : MEM INI SCRANTON VAN HOUTEN McKendree College, B. S. Instructor of Mathematics MARGUERITE CAMPBELL Illinois Woman’s College Illinois Business College Instructor of Commercial Science • JENNIE L. ROEHM Washington University, A. B. Instructor of English E. B. BURROUGHS Southern Illinois State Teacher’s College Instructor of Geography and Physiology Athletic Coach. l i) 2 : Pane Fifteen : MKM IN I : : 0’I'allon lli (iood-Hve Fond hearts are beating' with regret; O’Fallon Hi, we never shall forget. Those happy memories linger still. We can’t efface them if we will. O’Fallon Hi. we are going. Though we must part, Memories are growing Dear to each heart. In battles glorious, If you but try. You’ll be victorious. O’Fallon Hi, good-bye. Swiftly the years are rolling on. Many a happy day shall dawn. May every year bring happiness, May you in peace and joy progress. Now w ith deep sorrow We have to go, , Hoping your morrow No grief shall know . May joy and sunshine Brighten your sky Think of us some time, O’Fallon Hi, good-bye. Page Sixteen K S MEM INI SENIORS 1925 Class Colors: Turquoise Blue and Old Gold Class Flower: Tea Rose Motto: “Ambition is the road to success.’ President Vice-President Secretary President Vice-President Secretary President Vice-President Secretary President Vice-President Secretary 1925 1924 1923 1922 Felton Koch Harold Taylor Opal Meehan Fred Brewer Vera Schroeder Margaret Schuetz Eugene Brown Opal Meehan Margaret Schuetz Julius Runkwitz Alda Spargo Opal Meehan I’ase Eighteen 19 25 ... 5 M KM IN ! Raymond Robert Lauerman “Seb” Born: Belleville, III., March 4. 1907. Omega. Characteristic: Writing; letters. “Ain’t it a fact.” Due to his marriage Ray faile l to graduate. Margaret Elizabeth Schuetz “Maggie' Born: O’Fallon, 111., Aug;. 17, 1906. Superior, Glee Club ’22, ’23, ’24, ‘25. Girls’ quartette ’24, ’25. Soloist ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Singing. “Aw go chase yourself.” Warren And ew Morgan “Sweeney” Bora: St. I ouis, Mo., Sept. 29, 1907 Whittier, Glee Club, ’22, ’23, ’25. Basket Ball ’25. Track ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Never to be found. “Did you sec Fritz?” Vera Lillian Schroeder “We-wc” Bom: O’Fallon, 111., Aug. 23, 1907. mego. Glee Club ’22, ’23. Characteristic: Giggling. “I’ll bet.” Moses Russell Kckert “Move” Born: O’Fallon, 111., March 19, 1907 Whittier. Characteristic: Losing his books “Aw you quit.” :| j I : I I Page Nineteen | 1 i) 2 5 MEM INI Julius Carl Runkwitz “Runkie ' Bom: Lebanon, 111., Apr. 2!), 1907. Superior, Glee Club. Bovs’ Quartette '24, ’25. Boy Soloist '23. Characteristic: Mocking. “I’m always at the end.” Alda Marie Spargo “Spare Grass Born: O’Fallon, 111., Aug. 16, 1906 Superior, Glee Club ’22, ’23, '24. Characteristic: Talking. “Sa-a-ay.” Cl mens Henry Hcmincr “CleMons” Bor.i: O’Fallon, III., Mar. 31, 1900. Superior, Glee Club ’22, ’23, ’21, ’2 Characteristic: Angel-like. “Don’t cha?” Kathe.ine May Phillip, “.vaty ’ , Iiorn Coolgate, Ok., May Is, 1907. Superior,. Glee Club ’21, ’2t . Characteristic: Always helping. Listen Kid.” Felton John Koch “Cookie' Born: O’Fallon, III., Jan. 4, 190s. Superior Pres. ’25. Glee Club '24, ’2'� . Class President ’25. Reader ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Gathering news. ‘ 1 don’t believe I know’.” g Tage Twenty i 9 2 : MEM I N! Annie Mae McNulty “Ann Born: O’Fallon, 111., Aug. 20, 1907 Whittier, Vice-Pres. '25. Characteristic: Flirting. “Oh! Kid.” Harold Adolph Gustave Schilling “Schilling” Born: Shiloh Valley, Mar. 22, 190s. Superior. Characteristic: Bashfulness. “Har, har.” Cornelia Frieda Hobein “Corn' Born: O’Fallon, 111., Oct. 8, 1906. Omega, Glee Club, ’22, ’23, ’25. Characteristic: Visiting in the study hall. “Dont you know?’ Eugene Alton Brown “Goldie” Born: St. Francisville, 111., Apr. 29. 1905. Superior, Glee Club ’23, ’24. Basket Ball ’24. ’25. Characteristic: Expressing his opin- ion. “Next.” Lillian Rosa Ambry “Lilly ’ Born: O’Fallon, 111., Nov. 14, 1905. Whittier, Gle? Club ’25. Characteristic: Quietness. “You don’t mean it.” l age Twenty-one MKM IN I Charles Harold Taylor “Tub Born: O'Fallon, III., Sept. 12, 1907 Omega, Glee Club, 22, ’28, ’24, 25. Boys’ Quartette ’25, Boys’ Soloist, ’22, ’25. Basket Ball ’23, ’24, ’25. Track ’25. Characteristic: Lounging. “Hello dere. Constance Hope Glenn “Connie” Born: O’Fallon, 111, Dec. 9, 1907. Superior, Glee Club ’23. Pianist ’25. Characteristic: Humorist. • “Wheie’s Melanie?” Fred Andrew Brewer “Frit .' Born: St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 28, 1907. Superior, Glee Club ’25. Junior Class President '24. Basket Ball ’23, ’24, Capt. ’25. Baseball ’23, ’24, ’25. Track ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Making excuses. “Where’s Sweeney?” Fima Augusta Vanda “Sis” Born: O’Fallon, 111., Sept. 22, 1907. Whittier, Pres. ’25, Glee Club '22, ’23, ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Chewing gum. “Oh! Anna.” Walter Conrad Hesse ‘ Hesse’’ Bom: O'Fallon, 111., July 14, 1908. Whittier, Glee Club. Track ’24, ’25. Characteristic: Laughing. “Oh! say—.” : Page Twenty-two •............ Ml 1 9 2 5 MEM IN! Leona Mary Meinkoth “Lee Dorn: Trenton, 111. Omejfa, Glee Club. Charactei istic: Rolling her eyes. “Well now, 1 don't know.” John Richard Dove “Dovie ’ Dorn: Lebanon, 111., Aug. 4, 1907. Omega. Reader '24, '25. Characteristic: Trying to look nic ?. “Oh, do you sit here? ' Josephine Augusta Rieder “Jo Born: Lebanon, 111., Feb. 9, 1908. Whittier Sec. 24. Reader '23, '24. Memini Editor. Characteristic: Using th2 diction- ary. “Cee whillikens! ' Edison Frank Rieder ‘ Ed Bom: I ebanon, 111., Aug. 18, 190(5. Omega. Baseball, '22, '24, 25. Charactei istic: Parading. “Oh! Gee whiz! Florence Clara Rapp “Mosaic Bom: O'Fallon, 111., Jan. 23, 1907. Whittier, Glee Club, ’22. Characteristic: Gentle. “Aw, go on. 1 9 ‘2 5 Page Twenty-Lhre' M KM IN I Melvern Mathew Hem men “Sap Bom: O’Fallon, 111., May 31, 1906. Omega Pres. ’23, ’24. Vics-Pres. ’25. Glee Club ’22, ’23, ’24. Reader ’23, ’24, 25. Bus. Mgr. Memini ’25. Asst. ’23. Basket Ball ’23. ’24, ’25. Track ’23, ’24, 25. Characteristic: Getting a new girl. Saying—“Go on, or I’ll chuch u.” Sertella Virginia Bertram “Si’ Born: O’Fallon, 111., Dec. 11, 1907 Whittier. Characteristic: Good behavior. “‘I didn’t know that.” Marcel William Frederick “Toots” Born: O’Fallon, 111., Apr. 8, 1906. Omega, Glee Club 25. Characteristic: Napping continually “I don’t know.” Opal Fay Meehan “() Pal” Born: O’Fallon, 111., Aug. 5, 1907. Omega, See. 24, Glee Club 24. Reader 22. Characteristic: Studying. “Have you got your history?” four MEM IN i SENIOR CLASS HISTORY. A class of forty-five entered O’Fallon High School in the fall of 1922. The year was very eventful. All, had become High School students, and, consequently, were possessed of much more knowledge than they now have. It took all of the first year to lose that superfluous learning and drop down to the region where humanity exists. In the second year of their high school course they accomplished a great deal of good. They took an active part in the contests and athletics. Having learned their relative place in high school life, they, with great condescension undertook to direct and guide the Freshmen. In the duo course of time they imparted their experience to that class and graciously allowed them to benefit by what it took them a whole year to acquire. When the third year began the class was fitted individually and collec- tively, to be a real factor in high school life. As in preceding years, they helped in the athletics and intellectuals. It was at this time that they took charge of the picnic which was a success. In fact they were con- nected with all worthy enterprises of the school and it was this spirit of ambition and helpfulness which enabled them to play the important part which they did in the school year just passed. Duiing this last year the class have spent their ambitious energies i:i bettering the school. They have cheerfully lent suggestions and d;op- ped kindly words of advice to the faculty. They have seen clearly what was wrong in the different departments. Although regretting the fact that the faculty and Principal have been so slow in following out sugges- tions, they, nevertheless, have been patient and good-natured with this body. This year is one of which the class is justly proud. They have labored hard and faithfully for the school. The class has striven hard to institute these reforms, but in spite of them and the great amount of good accomplished, they feel that at com- mencement they will just be starting on life. Since, “Ambition is the road to success,” they are bound to succeed. Each member of the class will be glad to give his name and future address to anyone who feels that he might wish to consult an authority concerning any phase of high school life or school management. —Josephine Rieder. ] age Twenty-fiv : --------------- 1 9 2 5 MKM IN ! CLASS I'KOIMILCY. During the summer of 1932, as I was performing my act in the Red- path Chautauqua at Denver, Colorado, I looked into the faces of an eager audience. Upon scrutinizing them I observed one of my old class-mates. Miss Anna McNulty. I became so confused that 1 lost my poise. The pianist, Miss Con- stance Glenn, who was playing for my act, could not understand my feel- ings. However, during intermission, I explained to her how surprised 1 was to see one of my old pals from the class of ’25. When the performance came to an end we waited for her at the en- trance. After a friendly conversation we learned that she was in charge of one of the largest libraries in Denver. At five o’clock 1 went to the finest hotel in Denver. 1 had not been in there long when I learned the proprietors of this hotel were John Dove and Clemens Hemmer. The next day our company left Denver and went to Seattle, Washing- ton. Arriving there sooner than I had expected I had a week of recrea- tion before my next performance. One evening while walking through the busy section I noticed a brilliantly lighted sign which had the name of Leona Meinkofh, Premier Danseuse. This aroused my curiosity, so I step- ped in, wondeiing if it could be one of the class of ’25, and sure enough on the stage was a familiar face. She was doing the best of any dancer of the time. I also learned later that Harold Taylor was the manager of this capacious theater at Seattle. The next day I walked into a drug store. As 1 was viewing some of the pretty articles, 1 heard a voice say from another room, “Don’t you think I should raise the price of peifume a few cents?” That voice sounded rather familiar. From the room came a prominent looking business man, and who should it be, but Melvern Hemmen. After conversing with him, 1 learned he was the owner of a chain of drug stores throughout the slate of Washington. The same day 1 went into an up-to-date millinery and who do you suppose was the proprietor? Lillian Ambry. After the last evening of our peifoimance at Seattle, 1 looked at the evening paper to see how the public appreciated our programs. 1 glanced into the editoiial section and to mv sui prise I read an interesting topic. “Miss Opal Meehan of Illinois has been elected a member of Congress.” Opal always had been interesting in tunning the machinery of our gov- ernment. While on the train going to my next slopping place, which was Des Moines, Iowa, 1 met Margaret Schuetz and Alda Spargo. 1 was inform jd that they were singing with an Opera Company which traveled all over the United States. Pa � - Twenty-six MEM INi Being interested in a great murder case I had been reading in the papers, I decided to attend the trial during my day of rest. Great was my surprise to find Fred Brewer acting as judge; Warren Morgan as one of the lawyers; and Vera Schroeder, stenographer and bookkeeper to lawyer Morgan. Lookng over the evening news, I read a formal announcement on the society page, “Sertella Bertram, Erna Yanda and Florence Rapp, thieo of the season’s most popular debutantes.” This reminded me of a dinner- party which I was to attend that evening at hotel A La ’Danse. I hastily d.essed for the evening and in a short time I was at the hotel. The host, Julius Runkwitz, had arranged for a special amusement for the evening. It was a dance by Russell Eckert and Katherine Phillips, who had become famous throughout America and Europe. Duiing the autumnal season my Chautauqua tour ended. I was glad to say I was making my journey homeward. Upon entering Illinois I decided to view some of the cities. The first one I arrived at was Chicago. I had always wanted the opportunity to go and see the business firms of this city. One afternoon during my stay I went to Sears, Roebuck Co. 1 went into the office of this building to get a permit from the President and found him to be Raymond Lauermann. After a friendly conversation, 1 learned that he and family had a cozy home in Chicago. After my visit here I went to Northwestern University to attend a football game between lie Northwestern U. and McKendree College. I was interested in the game and greatly enjoyed it because McKendree boys were so near my home. After the event I met one of the professors who showed me the different departments of the university. Looking at the daily schedule I noticed a name 1 immediately recognized, Edison Rieder, professor of history. Edi- son had been the history shark back in ’25. The university taxi was ordered to take me into the city; Marcel Friederick was the driver of this yellow' cab. At last 1 was on the train going to St. Louis. When 1 reached Union Station I met Felton Koch. He told me he w'as Laving for Baltimore, Ohio, to attend John Hopkins medical school. 1 went to a hair dresser to have a marcel put in my hair and found to my surprise Eugene Brown performing the act. The first thing that came to my hands was the St. Louis paper. Not being able to get it for several months, I was anxious to read it. I learned that many of my schoolmates became popular. Jose- phine Rieder had become an elocutionist and was travelling to various parts of Illinois; Harcld Schilling was the owner of a large department store at St. Louis; and Walter Hesse had become a minister of one of the Evangelical churches at St. Louis. I enjoyed my Chautauqua tour and w'as glad that I had the opportunity to meet all the graduates from the class of ’25. —Cornelia Hobein. Twenty-sevfii 1 9 2 5 MKM IN 1 (jfi ••••• CLASS WILL. We, the class of ’25, of the O’Fallon Township High School, County of St. Clair, and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do make public and declare this to be our last will and testament to-wit: I, Opal Meehan, leave my powers of concentration to Homer Marxer. I, Err.a Yanda, will my good behavior in the study hall, to Truman Bailey. 1, Josephine Rieder, will my love for the stage to Clarence Wiedemann. I, Sertella Bertram, will my quiet disposition and loving ways to Evelyn Lauer- mann. I, Vera Schroeder, do solem;.ly bequeath my skill in typing to Gerold Poser. I, Anna McNulty, will my ability to llirt to Aldonia Dranginis. I, Cornelia Hobein, do hereby bequeath my desire to drive a car to Norman Stites. I, Florence Rapp, will my dreaming eyes to Ralph Blackett. I, Lillian Ambiy, will my small stature to Fred Lienesch. I, I eona Meinkoth, will my natural curls to Cairie Barrow. I, Aldo Spargo, will my jovial disposition to Mildred Campbell. I, Constance Glenn, will my waves to Kenneth Ashby. I, Margaret Schuetz, bequeath my singing talents to Dorothy Heidorn. I, Katherine Phillips, will my strong voice to Herbert Bargmann. 1, Felton Koch, leave my speaking powers to Ralph Brown. 1. Walter Hesse, will my winning smile to Alvina Seibert. I, Raymond Lauermann, will my proficiency at writing to Howard Taylor. 1, Harold Taylor, will my love for basket ball to Theodor Warma. 1, Julius Runkwitz, will my musical talents iot the Glenn twins. I. Harold Schilling, will my bashfullness to Wilbur Heien. I, John Dove, will my soft and melodious vo'ce to Alice Murphy. I, Edison Rieder, leave to Elton Remelius the task of providing the coming Senior girls with chewing gum. 1, Clemens Hemmer, will my quiet disposition to Allison McGuire. I, Russell Eckert, will my ability to talk with the girls in class to Joseph Harris. I, Melvern Hemmen, will my ability to vamp the girls to R:cha d Schaefer. I, Fred Brewer, will my proficiency at writing essays to Edward Boyce. I, Eugene Brown, will my ability to bob the ladies’ hair to Harold Evans. I, Warren Morgan, leave my humor and geniality to Curti Muelchi. I Marcel Friederick, will my ability to sleep in class lo Raymond D piill. In witness wheieof, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this 30th day of May, 1925. THE CLASS OF 25. WITNESSES: The Snappy Steppers residing on Paderewski Avenue. ij '1 s• nty-elght : i 9 2 : MEM INI .. • Tage Twenty-nin MEM I N I .1 UN I OKS 1 )2( . Class Colors: Pink and Green. Class Flower. Pink Carnation. Motto: “On the Threshold.” 1925 President Alice Murphy Vice-President Fred Lienesch Secretary Allison McGuire 1921 President Elton Remelius Vice-President Vivian Taylor Secretary . _ Edna Schildknecht 1923 President Gerold Poser Vice-President Ray Hartman Secretary Fred Lienesch Page Thirty 1 9 2 5 MEM INI FRED LEINESCH. VIVIAN TAYLOR TRUMAN BAILEY. VERA KAMPMEYER. VICTOR LANGHORST. DOROTHY WILHITE. HAROLD EVANS. FRANCES MITCHELL. (V ,4 1 (J 2 5 Pago Thirty-one ..,..MEM I N I MILDRED WHOBREY. ALLISON McGUIRE. MELAINE VER CAMMEN. RALPH BROWN. BESSIE CONKLIN. RICHARD SCHAEFER. VERA OECHSLE. THEODORE WARM A. ..MEM INI 1 9 2 5 ELTON REMEL1US. VIRGINIA MANTLE. ALVINA SEIBERT. HELEN SCHILLING. HOMER MARXER. BERN ETTA B ERN H A RI )T EDWARD BOYCE NELLIE ECKERT. ! s i Page Thirty-three S| MEM INI NORMAN STITES. ANITA MEYER. KENNETH ASHBY. RUBY SONGER. ROBERT THOMAS. ALICE MURPHY. GEROLI) POSER. LAURA SUEVER. I MEM INI .U NIOR CLASS HISTORY. In the year 1922, this class of ’26 entered High School. We were, as all Freshies are expected to be, and as our name implies, fresh and green. That year all of these raw specimens of raw material worked hard that we might some day become the respected and admired Seniors. e be- longed to many organizations and partook of our share of the activities. We were always trying to grasp every straw that would get us nearer our destination. 'j Last year we returned with our number lessened, but our desire to become important, stronger than ever before. With the experience of the preceding year, we were able to begin our task immediately. e took part in the athletics and intellectuals, winning for us some of the fame we had so long cherished. Following the same policy we had used when Freshies, but with more adeptness and somewhat more soberly, we seized every opportunity by the forelock and utilized our every natural and artificial resource that would aid us in any manner. This year we are again pursuing our course of the two preceding years. We are partaking of everything that will get us near that much treasured position of High School life. Our force is weakened inasmuch as numbers are concerned, but our desire increases with every passing day. As we draw near the close of this year, we feel assured that we shall soon be where we have longed to be in the places of renown and have that admirable name of Seniors applied to us. rage Thirty-live • 1 ) 2 5 'MEM I N I MEM IN ! M KM IN I SOI’IIOMOHKS 1927. Class Colors: Cream and Turquoise Blue. Class Flower: Cream Tea Rose. Motto: “Thus Endeth Our First Lesson.” 1925 President ........................ Howard Taylor Vice-President Wilbur Heien Secretary Edris Ledford President Vice-President Secretary {: l age Thirty-eight •..................... 1921 Dorothy Wiechert Rita Hemmer Howard Taylor MEM IN! SOPHOMORES I CLASS ROLL. Carrie Harrow Walter Batty Sophia Bergmann Edna Beedle Abbie Brown Mildred Campbell Mildred Creed Aldonia Dranginis Bernard Funk Carl Cause Elizabeth Harris Dorothy Heidorn Wilbur Heien Rita Hemmer Sabitha Hubbard Tillie Kauffman Helen Kreutzer Evelyn Lauermann Joseph Harris ...i i) 2 ;� Edris Leiford Lenora Lurtz Joseph Mach Claude Martin Curtis Muelchie Lillian Owens Wilma Proffitt George Reay llearge Remick Pearl Ruckriegel Robert SoUthers LaVerna Schroeder Helen Schwarz Elmer Knerrer Laurette Schildknecht Howard Taylor Harold Wachtel Dorothy Weichert Norma Zottman I’asrc Thirty-nine MEM INI HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '21. It was a bright September morn m the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty three, that our class of embarassed Freshmen set the annals of the O’Fallon Township High School. As our class motto was, “Thus Endeth Our First Lesson.” we felt that we had not yet learned our first lesson, therefore, began hard study and constant labor, which we continued during the entire year. We entered on the second year with nine of our former members missing. However, this did not deter us in our gait of advancement in the various activities, especially literary and athletic. Our class consisted of a group of well talented pupils. For this reason we took active parts in the literary programs and high school entertain- ments during the entire year. When the time for intellectuals drew near and the quartettes were chosen, our class was well represented with two gills in the girls’ quar- tette, and one boy in the boys’ quartette. Several of our boys were “real” basket ball stars and worked anxious- ly to gain victories for the “Blue and Old Gold.” At the present time we are struggling over the second year of our high school journey, gaining the honors to become Juniors, with another lesson thus ended. —Rita Ilemmer. f'Htfe Forty .................... 1 9 2 5 i : : _______________________________________________ •................................................. 1 i) 2 5 Pape Forty-one «l S MKM IN I Class Colors: Yellow and White. Class Flower: Red Rose. Motto: “Onward is our aim. 1925 President Vice-President Secretary James Barrow Herman Miller Marcella Reinhardt luge Forty-two 1 9 2 5 MKM INI FRESHMEN CLASS ROLL. Orville Ayers Helena Friedewald Clecla Meyer Buelah Bailey Lucille Fuchs Herman Miller Alice Barbee June Gartside Albert Muelchi James Barrow Herbert Glenn Kathryn Proffitt Rodger Batty Howard Glenn Edwin Rasp Adam Becherer Rex Glenn Anita Reuss Stanley Beedle Ralph Greene Marcella Reinhardt Herbert Bergmann Annie Greenall Clifford Ricken Edna Bevirt Naomi Guest Kermit Rieder Edith Bevirt Sylvan Hartman Annetta Scheibel Germaine Bisoux l ena Hecklinger Zula Scott Ralph Blackett Viola Herban Robert Schaeffer Viola Brewer Lester High ley Gaylord Songer Beatrice Brockhahn Henry Hesse Melvin Spoonhour Harriet Bush Omer Higgins Melvin Titter Robert Clayton James Holliday Marie Votrain Russel Conklin Clifton Joseph Oren Wachtel Raymond Depril Estelle Kampmeyer Jesse Walker Mildred Dressel Norma Kimes Helen Warhoover Wilford Eckert Isabelle Klucker Clarence Wiedemann Lillian Edwards Pearl Lacquet Paul Whilhite Albert Fix Edward Lemon Glenn Willman Maida Fix John Litherland Joseph Wilson Minerva Foster Florence Llewellyn Gladys Yates Alma French Ida Llewellyn Verla Yearwood Page Forty-three!:! MKM I Ni HISTORY OK THK CLASS OF 1928. September 2, 1924, seventy-eight eighth-grade graduates of O’Fallon and vicinity registered their names at the high school office for the ensu- ing year. Promptly at nine in answer to the bell, we entered the mighty auditorium to take our places as Freshmen. We numbered so many that the class was forced to have three divisions. At first everything seemed dark before us, but through the animated and courageous words of Prof. 11 inclicl i (F a ray of light appeared and our fears were dispelled. Those kind words penetrated deep into our souls and they shall always be our guiding star through the years to come. After a few days our intellectual muscles were awakened from their dormant condition which had been brought about by the three months va- cation. We found work to be the policy, and not fun as we had expected. By the time the first month had passed we felt perfectly at home. Before long we were chosen into one of the three literary societies. Since a re- sponse to the call for service on the programs was not compulsory a Fresh- man seldom appeared. Nevertheless, when one did make himself obvious, the other classmen were more than a little surprised at the hidden talent in these much laughed-at Freshies. Two of the girls have been given places on a quartette and we hope to see them appear in the contest. A number of the boys are being trained for basket ball and in the near future our class can probably boast of a few stars. In October a class meeting was called and with a member of the fac- ulty acting as temporary chairman, the dreaded task of electing officers was soon dispensed with. Social activities were planned, one of which was given that same week, the wiener roast at Shaeffer’s grove. Many obstacles will have to be overcome as we go onward to have our temperaments and characters shaped for the higher ideals in life. But “Onward is our Aim,” and we will always stiive to make success our goal, so we will be worthy citizens and an honor to our dear 0. T. H. S. MKM INI r • ATHLETICS : : ••• 1 i) 2 O' I age Forty-five •••••• • MKM IN I -KS) CAPTAIN BRKWER Captain F. A. Brewer played his last game with the O’Fallon basket ball squad this year. He was, there is no doubt, an exceptional player and filled his postion as captain in an excellent way. Next year his eminent ability as a player and sportsman will be greatly missed. COACH BIRROUGHS Coach Burroughs has been with us only one year, but in that short time he has done much to improve athletics at O’Fallon. As is expect- ed of a coach in his first year at a school he spent most of his time in developing his men to lay a founda- tion for future years. Burroughs came to us from Xenia, where he was superintendent of schools and director of athletics for three vears. HASKKTBALL SCHKIH'LK. October 17 Evansville There 8-6 October 24 Madison Thefe 8-18 October 30 Lebanon Here 11-13 November 7 Marissa There 2-0 November 26 Baldwin There 19-9 November 28 Alumni Here 10-13 December 5 Belleville There 12-8 December 12 T renton There 14-23 January 2 Trenton There 9-22 Januarv 16 Madison There 14-22 January 23 Carlyle There 15-21 January 30 Freeburg There 32-13 February 6 Evansville There 12-20 February 13 Breese There 51-16 February 24 Xenia There 11-19 February 27 Lebanon There 5-13 March 5 Tournament Belleville 6-19 : Faf?e Forty-six • .......... .......... ) 2 r MKM IN I This year, under the supervision of Coach Burroughs and through the never-ceasing efforts of Mr. Hinchcliff, athletics took a new lease on life. O’Fallon has always been handicappd by the absence of a gymnasium and a suitable campus on which to practice. Our equipment was also lacking to a certain extent. In the face of all these obstacles we have done our best and have always had the welfare of the school continually at heart. Though our record is not a continuous string of victories in active competition, the victories we have won in the line of co-operative team work, and the ability to take defeat in the proper spirit will live longer and be more cherished than our victories and defeats. The first call for candidates was issued late in September. About twenty-five reported, but after a few weeks of outdoor practice the squad was cut to fifteen. Those fortunate to survive were, Morgan, Howard Taylor, Harold Taylor, llemmen, Brown, Lienesch, Poser, McGuire, Wilson, Miller, Gause, Mach and Brewer. : I’aue Forty-seven •...................................... 1 9 2 5..-TTT 'I' '1 nil' ■ ' I I BASKETBALL REVIEW. MEM INI O. T. H. S. vs. Evansville. As usual the first game of the season brought out good individual play, but team work was sadly lacking. We won this game 6-8. Gause was the high point man registering three field goals for the Blue and Gold. O. T. H. S. vs. Madison. No alibies can be offered for the loss of this game. Madison simply had the class. The final outcome was 18-8. In this game the subs had a chance to show their wares and each showed great promise. For the “Fighting Five” Gause had the highest individual score with four points. O. T. H. S. vs. Lebanon. Lebanon nosed us out in the last six seconds of play with a lucky goal under the basket. This was one of the hardest fought games of the sea- son, but hard luck in shooting lost the game for us 13-11. Taylor and Brewer tied for individual honors, each registering four points. O. T. H. S. vs. Marissa. After losing this game 17-11 we were informed that the Marissa team had used an ineligible player and the game was forfeited to O’Fallon 2-0. O. T. H. S. vs. Baldwin. This game resulted in an overwhelming defeat for the Baldwin team. Baldwin having defeated Maiissa, looked forward to an easy game. But with the team hitting on all five we were victorious 19-9. The subs playeJ most of the fourth quarter and held Baldwin to one goal, while they scored two. O. T. H. S. vs. Alumni. The inability to score baskets from under the goal lost this game to the true and tired Alumni (Hartman, Warma, Yanda, Ohlendorf, Bridges, Bernreuter and Zimmerman) 13-10. Taylor, by scoring four points cariied off the scoring honor for the Blue and Gold. O. T. H. S. vs. Belleville. This contest proved a surprise to the Belleville team and their follow- ers. O’Fallon outplayed the Belleville lads in every department of the game. A rally late in the last quarter proved the only instance when Belle- ville shone. The score was 12-8. Lienesch, who entered the game late in the third quarter, scored seven points and enabled the team to hold theii lead over the Belleville team. O. T. H. S. vs. Trenton. The small Hoor coupled with the ability of the Trenton team to cage long shots caused the downfall of our team. The game ended 23-14. B.ew- er with three field goals did most of the scoring for O’Fallon. O. T. H. S. vs. Trenton. Too much holiday festivity combined with lack of practice caused our downfall again at the hands of Trenton 23-9. Lienesch led the scorers with four points. tpo Forty-eight 1 9 2 5..... •V� MEM INI r............. O. T .H. S. vs. Madison. Journeying to Madison with the premonition that defeat was inevit- able had a great deal to do with our defeat 22-14. (). T. H. S. vs. Carlyle. Carlyle, with the greatly needed help of the referee, defeated us in our next game, 20-15. In this encounter, Morgan received two broken ribs and his absence was greatly felt in a following game. Harold Taylor scored nine points in this game. O. T. H. S. vs. Freeburg. We ran rough shod over Freeburg in our next game. Score 32-13. The “Fighting Five” completely outclassed their opponents in every divi- sion of the game and scored goals almost at will. Our subs also showed up well in this game. O. T. H. S. vs. Evansville. Here, the absence of a good guard for the Blue and Gold, enabled Evansville to score enough close-up shots to defeat us 20-12. O. T. H. S. vs. Breese. This game was handily won by the O’Fallon team 51-16. As this is Breese’s first attempt at Basket Ball we admire the sportsmanship that they showed. Harold Taylor, by scoring twenty-four points, gained a place among the high single game scorers in the history of the school. O. T. H. S. vs. Xenia. We next journeyed to Xenia to play Coach Burrough’s former team. We were lost on their large floor and our fighting went to naught when they defeated us 19-11. The guards played best for O’Fallon, holding them to two close shots, the remainder of their points coming as the result oi long ones. O. T. H. S. vs. Lebanon. Next game was at Lebanon and a large delegation of rooters accom- panied the team, but their pep proved to be of no avail in helping us hit the basket. We exhibited the best pass work of the year, but couldn t score the points. The final score was 13-5 in favor of Lebanon. THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT. The District Tournament was held this year at Belleville, March 5th, 6th and 7th. Eighteen teams were entered in the meet which was one of the largest held in this district. O’Fallon drew Belleville for their first game and the second one of the tournament. At 3:00 F. M. the game started. Belleville succeeded in making the first points and Brown follow- ed up with a shot from center. Belleville spurted and the half ended 8-3. The next half found us in poor condition due to the strenuous playing in the first half. We succeeded in making three more points and holding Belleville to ten. Final score was 18-6. The championship game was held at 8:00 P. M., Saturday evening, between Collinsville and Belleville. Belle- ville won 21-12 in one of the hardest fought games of the tournament. 1 9 2 5 Patfe Forty-nine MEM I NI MEM INI Captain Fred Brewer played center. This was Brewer’s third and last year on the team II is excellent and thorough understanding of the game, combined with his natural ability, made him a leader as has never been excelled. To him is due much credit for his untiring efforts for the success of the team. Harold Taylor, forward, was our main point scorer and could also be depended upon to do his part in the pass work. Harold has played three years and graduates this spring. Eugene Brown, forward, was always in the thick of the fight. While not taking part in all the games, he was always ready to do his best. Eugene has played his first and last year. Gerold Poser, forward, is one of our future stars. He is exceptionally fast and is a good shot. We look for much of him in his last year. Fred Lienesch, was an all around player. Whether it be forward, cen- center, or guard, he was as reliable as the other man. As he still has one more year to play, he should be a great cog in the next year’s team. Howard Taylor, was our running guard and whether on the offense or defense he was always “there.” As he is only a Sophie he should rise to great heights as he has the natural ability. Warren Morgan was our back guard and ranks among the best guards developed in High School. He and Howard were responsible for the low scores of our opponents. This is Warren’s first attempt at playing and we are sorry it is his last. Melvern Hemmen. guard, was a great fighter and never gave up. Al- though not much of a shot, he was reliable when it came to holding down his man. “Sap” is a senior and has played three years. Herman Miller, forward, was the youngest member on our team and the showing he made in the several games stamps him as a regular on future teams. , Allison McGuire, forward, was always ready to take some one s place. “Al” was one of the most loyal men on the team, never shirking or knock- ing. We hope that next year he will be more fortunate in participating in games. Carl Gause, forward, was able to take part in only a few games due to his scholastic difficulties. We hope he will be able to play next year as his presence should greatly aid the team. INDIVIDUAL SCORES. Harold Taylor Fred Brewer Fred Lienesch Carl Gause Eugene Brown Howard Taylor Warren Morgan Gerold Poser Herman Miller Forfeited Game Total 0. T. H. S. Total Opponents Percentage of Team 1 «) 2 5 Field Goals Foul Goals Points 38 9 85 16 11 43 17 2 36 9 5 23 8 6 22 5 4 14 3 2 8 2 4 1 2 — — 99 39 237 1 100 39 237 250 — S5S I’age Fifty-one ,) E M I N I : BASEBALL As we liave been fortunate to enter the conference with the surround- ing schools, baseball will take its place among athletics at O. T. 11. S. Last year we played several games with Lebanon and by winning these games with top heavy scores indicates the calibre of our coming teams. With Harold Taylor, Howard Taylor, Bernard Funk, Edison Rieder, and Fred Brewer, to form the nucleus, we should finish high in the conference standing. TRACK. As the annual goes to press before the track season gets under way it is impossible to tell of our success in this branch of athletics. However, with the able assistance of Coach Burroughs we should make a good show- ing in our meets. Last year we were unable to place any one at the McKendree meet, but at Troy, Carl Corbir, with a heave of 13 feet, took third in the shot- put, and Ray Hartman set a new record for the High School in the 50-yard dash, negotiating the distance in 5.6 sec. This year those who have shown promise of making the squad are Morgan, Brown, Howard Taylor, Harold Taylor, Hemmen, Lienesch, Hesse, Wilson, Poser, Muelchi, Koch, Ashby, and Brewer. With this array of talent, we should make a good showing in the meets. The best record made by the school in the various meets are: 50-Yard Dash—Ray Hartman, 1924; 5.6 sec. 100Yard 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. 220-Yard Hurdles—Chester Harper, 1913; 28 sec. 3 Mile Run—Henry Sieckman, 1916; 18 min. 19 sec. Standing Broad Jump—George Bernreuter, 1916; 9 ft. 10 in. Standing High Jump—John Zapf, 1908; 4 ft. 6 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 ft. 11 in. Discus Throw—George Ladd, 1917; 103 ft. 5 in. Hammer Throw—John Coupin, 1908; 111 ft. 4 in. Relay Race (1-2 mile)—Berton Sperry, 1910; 1 min. 44 3-5 sec. Elmer Begole William Beedle Elmer Asbury ? • Pa Re Fifty-two 1 9 2 5 MKM IN I SOCIAL SENIOR WIENER ROAST. The first high school function of the year, the Senior Wiener Roast, was given at the home of Sertella Bertram, on September 23rd. The participants met at the bank corner. After all had arrived, the party set out, some hiking and a few riding in their respective convey- ances. On the way out, one from among those who were hiking, became the victim of a dreadful mishap, and as a result she had to remain near the fire during the earlier part of the evening. While waiting for the fire to burn, Harold Taylor, Melvem Ilemmen, and Constance Glenn rendered several pleasing selections on their ukeleles. After consuming a great deal of the delicious popcorn and candy which Sertella had provided, we started in on the wieners and marshmallows. The Seniors, having crammed themselves to their fullest capacity, spent the rest of the evening in singing and playing games. Finally the gay crowd departed and all declared Sertella to be the I hostess of hostesses. TUBBY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY On September 12, Harold Taylor, alias, “Tubby” reached his seven- teenth milestone. That evening a number of high school students gath- ered at Taylor’s Hall to help him celebrate the event. The evening was spent in dancing the light fantastic, the music being furnished by Miss Florence Keck. About eleven o’clock a two-course luncheon was served. Soon after- ward the party dissembled and unanimously declared this to be a most delightful evening. BIRTHDAY PARTY. On the evening of November 12, 1924, a crowd of the jolly little Freshies hastened to the home of Alma French, in order that they might celebrate her birthday in a befitting manner. The party began at seven-thirty and lasted until ten-thirty. During this period of time they indulged in many uproarious games and frolicks as Freshmen are wont to do. Late in the evening the hungry crowd was regaled with a tasty lun- cheon, which soon disappeared down the gullets of the little Freshies. At last, a tired assembly of boys and girls betook themselves home- ward, declaring themselves ready for another such delightful event the next evening. II I'hk Fifty-four 1 ) 2 5 M KM IN ! .. SENIOR DANCE. The dance given at Moonlight Hall, Wednesday evening, February the 4th, was largely attended by students and others. Music was furnished by Toots Juen. A good time was had by all. The Hall was lavishily deco- rated with “Blue and Old Gold.” They departed at a late hour. The poor Basket Ball boys had to turn in eaily that night, so had to depart while the remainder stayed until 12 o’clock. JUNIOR DANCE. A dance was given at Wachter’s Hall, Wednesday, January 28, by the gills of the Junior Class. Many were in attendance and all reported a good time. YEAR END PARTY. Naomi Guest entertained at her home December 30, a number of her classmates and friends. The evening was spent in playing games. After partaking of a dainty luncheon, served by the hostess, they resumed their frivolous activities, until the clock told the hour of departure. KATHRYN’S PARTY. On Monday evening, October 6, Kathryn Proffitt was given a surprise party at her home. Games were played and a delicious luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour. PARTY AND DANCE. A party and dance was givhen Friday, March 20, 1925, by the I). A. S. P. D’S. at the city hall. A delicious luncheon was served. A large crowd attended and all had a good time. They departed at an early hour which is unusual for Freshies. Music was furnished by Miller's Original Arca- dian Serenaders. FRESHMEN WIENER ROAST. In the month of September, the Freshmen assembled their brigade for a Wiener Roast. They hiked from O’Fallon to Schaeffer’s grove, where they spent the evening in playing games. Tney partook of their roasted wieners late in the evening and then journeyed home. FATHER AND SON MEETING. The last Wednesday in November, the Junior and Senior boys of O’Fal- lon Township High School ushered their fathers here. In the course of the evening a piogram was rendered by the boys, followed by a round table discussion and, last, but not least, a banquet was served by the members of Miss Campbell’s family group. 1 1) 2 5 Page Fifty-five MKM IN I SOPHOMORE WIENER ROAST. One Wednesday night in September, Mr. Van Houten and Mr. and Mrs. E. 15. Burroughs chaperoned the Sophomores to Schaeffer’s Grove, where they held a wiener roast. After much pleasant entertainment, they roast- ed their wieners and then went home. From the reports the next day, everyone enjoyed the trip and all were ready for another such event. GROUP MEETINGS. In November, the school was divided into eight family groups, for the purpose of instructing the pupils along other lines than the regular course. Each group has a faculty parent, who is its instructor. At the meetings all formal rules are dispensed with and the family group proceeds to get its instruction from its parent free from that uneasy feeling which usually presides at formal occasions. The meetings are held orice a week using one of the regular singing periods for the occasion. Even though not much time can be allowed for the meetings, much has been learned by the student body and it is hoped that more will be before the close of the year. Besides the regular meetings at school the groups have their social events, nearly every one of them have had a hike, breadfast, or some other form of amusement. The groups and their instructors are approx- imately as follows: Senior Girls Miss Campbell Junior Girls ...................... Miss Bowen Sophomore Girls Miss Glenn Freshmen Girls Miss Roehm Senior Boys Mr. Hinchcliff Junior Boys Mr. Runkwitz Sophomore Boys Mr. Burroughs Freshmen Boys Mr. Van Houten MKM INI £Music and Intellectuals PUJW:rtJaT 'V7V7-r' ? -f? jA'1 I age Fifty-seven l-j Glee Club Enrollment Orval Ayers Walter Batty Roger Batty Carrie Barrow James Barrow Herbert Bergmann Sophia Bergmann Edith Bevirt Edna Bevirt Bernetta Bernhardt Adam Becherer Stanley Beedle Abba Brown Ralph Brown Fred Brewer Viola Brewer Beatrice Brockhahn Harriet Busch Bessie Conklin Russell Conklin Mildred Creed Mildred Campbell Mildred Dressel Raymond Depril Lillian Edwards Nellie Eckert Minerva Foster Lucille Fuchs Alma French Carl Gause Ralph Green Herbert Glenn Howard Glenn Rex Glenn Naomi Guest Annie Greenhall Sylvian Hartmann Clemens Hemmer Rita Hemmer Omer Higgins Cornelia Hobein James Holiday Viola Her ban Wilbur Heien Clifton Joseph Vera Kampmeyer Estelle Kampmeyer Norma Kimeg Edris Ledford Florence Llewellyn Ida Llewellyn Edward Lemen Pearl Lacquet Evelyn Lauermann Victor Langhorst John Litherland Fred Lienesch Claude Martin Homer Marxer Virginia Mantle Joe Mach Opal Meehan Anita Meyer Leona Meinkoth Frances Mitchell Warren Morgan Allison McGuire June Gartside Curtis Muelchi Albert Muelchi Herman Miller Alice Murphy Vera Oeschle Lillian Owens Kathryn Proffitt Katherine Phillips Elton Remelius George Remick Marcella Reinhardt La Verna Schroeder Vera Schroeder Helen Schwarz Margaret Schuetz Norman Stites Zula Scott Ruby Songer Gaylord Songer Alda Spargo Howard Taylor Vivian Taylor Norbert Thomas Marie Votrain Theodore Warma Mildred Whobrey Orren Wachtel Dorothy Wiechert I forth ea Wilhite Clarence Wiedemann Gladys Yates Verla Yearwood Erma Yanda •....... Fage Kifly-eitfht 1 I) 2 5 |1 MEM INi MUSIC One of the O’Fallon Township High School’s famous organizations is the Glee Club, which was organized January 1924, under the direction of Prof. J. E. Hinchcliff. It was reorganized for the year 1925 with a larger enrollment. The most prominent feature during the first semester was the Operet- ta, “Hiawatha.” This was a very difficult undertaking, which required much effort on the part of the director and the members of the society. Some of the most talented members were selected to render solos. The quartette and soloists are beginning their practice to take part in the McKendree Intercholastic meet, as they have done in preceding years. On account of the large number of contestants it will be preceded by a preliminary given in April. All gold medal winners will represent the 0. T. H. S. at the McKendree Intercholastic Intellectual Contest. We hope this organization will steadily increase its membership and reputation as it has done since its organization. INTELLECTUAL NOTES It has been the custom of O’Fallon Township High School for the past three years to enter the Intellectual contests at McKendree College and at Troy, Illinois. These contests are entered by the various High Schools in Southern Illinois for the purpose of seeing which has the best talent and can take away the most honors. O’Fallon has been rather successful at these meets, but not so much as we would like to be. In 1923, we lacsed omy a few points of having enough honors to take the championship pennant at Troy. We were ovei- powered by Gillespie, because of a piano solo, which we did not have entered. Due to the fact that, there are so many competitors for eacn event and only one representative is permitted to appear at the intercholastic meets, a preliminary contest is hela nere. The gold medal winners are then en- tered as from O’Fallon. We have always entered both boy and girl quar- tettes, vocal solos, and readings. This year we are adding a piano solo and an essay to our list. In order to have a good finished product in any line of business, and that is what we are striving for, one must have practice. We are using our utmost effort to get the very best there is in us. Our instructors have arranged regular schedules so that each competitor mav get his alloted share of time for training. An interesting point concerning our talent is the fact that it does not all come from the upper classmen. The Fresh- men as a rule are showing up to such an extent that the older students are forced to look to their laurels. The girl’s quartette this year is composed of Anita Meyer, first soprano, who is taking part for the third time; Mar- garet Schuetz, second soprano, entering for her third year; Carrie Barrow, first alto, with us for the first year; and Rita Hemmer, second alto, who has held her place lor two yea.s. besides these, two freshmen are being trained for onerming years; Lillian Edwards, first soprano, and Norma Kimes, second soprano. 1 9 2 5 Page Fifty-nine ;............ M KM IN 1 The boy’s quartette has all new members, with the exception of Julius Runkwitz, baritone, who has been a participant of this organization for the last three years. The new members are Curtis Muelchi, first tenor; Norman Stites, second tenor; and Harold Taylor, bass. The boys are doing splendid work in their training and are anxiously waiting for the day to come when they can match their wares with those of other schools. Of this group Julius Runkwitz, Curtie Muelchi, and Harold Taylor were solo- ists of preceding years, Harold having taken third prize at the 1922 Mc- Kendree meet. The other soloists are Norman Stites, Fred Brewer, and Omer Higgins. The girl soloists are Margaret Schuetz, Anita Meyer, Rita Hemmer, Carrie Barrow, Norma Kimes, and Lillian Edwards. Our readers have been more successful than the vocalists in preceding years, especially the boys, and it is hoped that they continue to do as well and better. They are all diligently working that each might be a credit to the school. The gills are Melanis Ver Cammen, Vera Oeschle, Helen Schwarz, Marie Votrain, Gladys Yates, and Beatrice Brockhahn. The boys are John Dove, Felton Koch, Melvern Hemmen, Victor Langhorst, Joe Mach, and John Litherland. A large number of essayists answered the call which was given for the first time. Those competing are Evelyn Lauermann, Edna Beedle, Fred Brewer, Felton Koch, Joe Mach, Edward Boyce, Kenneth Ashby, and Truman Bailey. The call for piano soloists was not so well answered as was that for essays, only Constance Glenn and LaVerna Schrceder are competing, but let us hope that they will be successful at McKendree and Troy, as we want everything else to be. ■ rage Sixty •............... • 1 (.) 2 5 WHITTIER SOCIETY Miss Glenn Faculty Advisor OFFICERS President Erma Yanda Vice-President Anna McNulty Secretary Theodore Warms PROGRAM COMMITTEE Russell Eckert, John Litherland, Josephine Rieder. Lillian Ambry Truman Bailey Adam Becherer Germane Bisoux Viola Brewer Sertella Bertram Edward Boyce Bernetta Bernhardt Bessie Conklin Mildred Creed Raymond Deprill Aldonia Dranginis Nellie Eckert Russell Eckert Alma French Minerva Foster Albert Fix Helena Friedewald MEMBERSHIP Annie Greenall Naomi Guest Rita Hemmer Walter Hesse Lena Ilecklinger Omer Higgins Elmer Knerrer Ida Llewellyn Edris Ledford Evelyn Lauermann John Litherland Warren Morgan Annie McNulty Claude Martin Cleola Meyer Joseph Mach Edwin Rasp George Reay Pearl Ruckriegel Josephine Rieder Florence Rapp Clifford Ricken Alvina Seibert Ruby Songer Helen Schilling Robert Schaefer La Verna Schroeder Helen Schwarz Melvin Titter Norbert Thomas Marie Votrain Clarence Wiedemann Theodore Wanna Russell Wilhite Gladys Yates Nonna Zottman i 9 2 ; Page Sixty-one OMEGA SOCIETY Faculty Advisor Miss Beuneta Bowen OFFICERS 1 resident Elton Remelius Vice-President Melvern Hemmen Secretary Dorothy Weichert PROGRAM COMMITTEE Opal Meehan Vivian Taylor Melvern Hemmen Vera Schroeder Orville Ayers Walter Batty Abbie Brown Harriet Busch Herbert Bergmann Roger Batty Beatrice Brockhahn Ralph Blackett Sophia Bergmann John Dove Louis Dennerline Marcel Frederick Carl Gause Ralph Greene June Gartside Herbert Glenn Howard Glenn Rex Glenn Elizabeth Harris MEMBERSHIP Cornelia Hobein Joseph Harris Lester Highley Sylvan Hartman James Holliday Melvern Hemmen Clifton Joseph Tillie Kauffman Vera Kampmeyer Norma Kimes Victor Langhorst Edward Lemon Curtie Muelchie Francis Mitchell Leona Meinkoth Anita Meyer Opal Meehan Edna Beedle Lillian Owens Gerold Poser Wilma Prcffitt Anita Ruess Edison Rieder Sabitha Hubbard Vera Schroeder Loretta Schildknect Richard Schaeffer Laura Suever Harold Taylor Vivian Taylor Oren Wachtel Helen Warhoover Glenn Willmann Raymond Lauermann Dorothy Wilhite Joseph Wilson Mildred Whobrey Elton Remelius Dorothy Weichert I’a e Sixty-two 1 9 2 5 MKM IN I SUPERIOR SOCIETY Faculty Advisor — Miss Campbell OFFICERS President Felton Koch Vice-President Bernard Funk Secretary ...................... Carrie Barrow PROGRAM COMMITTEE Norman Stites, Julius Runkwitz, Katherine Phillips. Alice Barbee Beulah Bailey Carrie Barrow Edith Bevirt Edna Bevirt Eugene Brown Frederick Brewer James Barrow Ralph Brown Stanley Beedle Bessie Conklin Mildred Campbell Mildred Pressel Wilfred Eckert Lillian Edwards Harold Evans Maida Fix Lucille Fuchs MEMBERSHIP Bernard Funk Constance Glenn Herbert Hecklinger Dorothy Heidorn Wilbur Ileien Clemens Hemmer Henry Hesse Estelle Kampmever Felton Koch Helen Kruetzer Pesil Laquet . Florence Llewellyn Lenora Lurtz Virginia Mantle Homer Marxer Herman Miller Allison McGuire Vera Oeschle Katherine Phillips Marcella Reinhardt George Remick Kermit Rieder Julius Runkwitz Annetta Scheibel Harold Schilling Margaret Schuetz Zula Scott Robert Southers Alda Spargo Norman Stites Gaylord Songer Howard Taylor Melanie VerCammen Harold Wachtell Verla Yearwood d ..... 1 9 2 5- Page Sixty-three .......• MKM IN I DRAMATICS Hiawatha, the Indian Operetta, was presented Decembei 22, by the High School Student body to a capacious house. The operetta was taken from Longfellow’s well-known poem, Hiawatha, wherein he illustrates the life of a personage of miraculous birth, who was sent among the North American Indians to clear their rivers, forests, and fishing grounds, and to teach them the arts of peace. Into this old tradition he has woven other curious legends which were taken from the Indians by Mr. Schoolcraft, another American writer. As given bv the student body the operetta was as follows: ACT 1 a. War Dance of the Ojibways. b. Solo Dance, “Spirit of the West Wr ! Leona Meinkoth c. Opening Chorus, “By the Shores of Gitchee Gurnee” Full Chorus Nokomis Rita Hetnnier The Baby Hiawa.ha .................................... Virginia Ruth 1. Reading _...................._...... Opal Meehan e. Solo (contralto) Lullaby, “Kwa Yea” Rita Hemmer and Chorus ACT II a. “At the Door oil Summer Evenings”. Full Chorus b. Reading Josephine Rieder c. Ghost Dance d. Wind Dance e. Reading Josephine Rieder f. “Wah-wah-tay-see Little Firefly” Boys’ Chorus g. Dance of the Fireflies h. Solo (Soprano) Saw the Moonrise, Saw the Rainbow Carrie Barrow and Chorus Nokomis ------------------------------------------------ Vera Schroeder Hiawatha _..................... —..................... Rex Glenn l. Rainbow Dance j. Solo (Soprano) “When He Heard the Owls . Cairie Barrow and Chorus k. “Then the Little Hiawatha” ..................................... Full Chorus ACT III. a. Reading _ Opal Meehan b. Solo (Baritone) Go My Son” Julius Runkwitz c. Solo (Soprano) “Forth Into the Forest”........................Carrie Barrow d. Solo (Tenor) “And the Birds sang Round Him”.................. Curtis Muelchi e. Reading ........................ _......................... Opal Meehan f. Solos( Baritone) a. Then Upon One Knee Uprising” Julius Runkwitz b. “Dead He Lay There” c. “But the Heart of Hiawatha” g. “And Iagoo and Nokomis Hailed His Coming” Full Choi us ACT IV a. Reading Melanie Vercainmen b. Solo (Soprano) “Still the Youthful Hiawatha Dreamed of Minnehaha Carrie Barrow c. Solo (Contralto) “Bring not to my Lodge a Stranger Rita Hemmer d. Solo (Baritone) “Better do 1 like the Moonlight” Harold Taylor e. Solo (Contralto) “Bring not here a Useless Woman”.... Rita Hemmer f. Solos (Baritone) a. “In the Land of the Dacotahs”.......................-Harold Taylor b. “1 will bring, her to your Wigwam” g. Solo (Contralto) “Often there is War” ....................... Rita Hemmer h. Solo (Baritone) “That our Tribes may be United” Harold Taylor i. Solo (Soprano) “Thus departed Hiawatha to the Land of the Dacotahs” ..................................... Cariie Barrow ACT V a. Reading Felton Koch b. “HIAWATHA’S WOOING” Characters: Minnehaha .............................. Margaret Schuctz Hiawatha .................................. Harold Taylor Arrow Maker .............. Melvern Hemmen Page Sixty-four X' • 1 ) 2 5 MEM INI -3 151 e. f. ACT VI Reading ................................ “ Tis Thy Wedding Morning” .......-..... Solo (Soprano) ‘‘Tell Him I Love Him” WEDDING CEREMONY Characters. Medicine Man Hiawatha .... Minnehaha ___ Indian Brave Indian Maiden Flame Dance “Paupukeewis” ........— Final Chorus, ‘‘Love Will Still Remain’1 Josephine Rieder Girls’ Chorus Margaret Schuetz .... Curtis Muelchi ..Harold Taylor Margarert Schuetz ______.Felton Koch ...Opal Meehan Helen Schwarz ____Full Chorus PERSONNEL Nokomis: (1) Rita Hemmer. (2) Vera Schroeder. Hiawatha: (1) Virginia Ruth (The Child); (2) Rex Glenr. (The Boy); (3) Allison McGuire (The Youth); (4) Harold Taylor (The Man.) Minnehaha ............_..-........-.................. — Margaret Schuetz lagoo __ „ Julius Runkwitz Arrow Maker Melvern Hemmen Medicine Man — .—.......—....—...........—...-Curtis Muelchi Readers: Josephine Rieder; Opal Meehan; Felton Koch; Melanie Vercammen. Solo- ists: Carrie Barrow; Margaret Schuetz; Rita Hemmer; Julius Runkwitz; Curtis Muel- chi; Harold Taylor. Leader. Elton Remelius THE DANCES INDIAN WAR DANCE Fred Lienesch Howard Glenn Norbert Thomas George Remick Sylvan Hartman Herbert Glenn Norman Stites Ralph Blackett John Dove Clemens Hemmer Eugene Brown Fred Brewer Clifton Joseph Howard Taylor Joe Wilson Homer Marxer Theodore Warma Warren Morgan Beatrice Brock hah n Julius Runkwitz THE GHOST DANCE Norma Kimes Pearl Lacquet Maida Fix Viola Brewer Virginia Mantle June Gartside Katherine Phillips Anetta Scheibel Dorothy Heidorn Edna Bevirt Erma Yanda Norma Zottman THE FIREFLY DANCE Naomi Guest Bernetta Bernhardt Gladys Yates Marcella Reinhardt Sabitha Hubbard Zula Scott Annie Greenall Lucille Fuchs Minerva Foster Tiliie Kauffman Dorothy Wiechert Florence Rapp THE WIND DANCE Viola Herban I eonora Lurtz Vera Oechsle Marie Votrain Anita Meyer Florence Llewellyn Constance Glenn Verla Yearwood Alma French Mildred Whobrey Vera Kampmeyer I eona Meinkoth THE RAINBOW DANCE Alice Murphy Frances Mitchell Helen Schilling Edris Ledford Aldo Spargo Helen Schwarz Evelyn Lauerman La Verna Schroeder Vivian Taylor Estelle Kampmeyer Sophia Bergmann Solo Dancers: Leona Meinkoth, Helen Schwarz. COMMITTEES Staging: Marguerite Campbell; Violet Glenn Properties: S. C. VanHouten; E. B. Burroughs Costumes: Buneta Bowen Admissions: E. H. Runkwitz Dances: Jennie Roehm. Music: J. E. Hinchcliff —...................— 1 9 2 5- Page Sixty-five THE GRADE TEACHERS Evelyn McGeehon Frances Eckert Anna Fischer Carrie Ahring TOP ROW Gertrude Lienesch Bernice Morgan BOTTOM ROW Agnes Gordon Mrs. Lilly Scott Marie Schaeffer Cornelia Blum A. V'. Car riel 1‘age Sixty-six l 9 2 : • MKM IN I « | : .......■..m MEM I N YELLS AND SONGS Of O'Fallon Township High School, O'Fallon, Illinois. YELL LEADERS Melvern Hemmen Margaret Schuetz Hah. Rah. Rah. Rah. Kali Rah. Rah. Rah. Rah. Rah Rah. Rah. Rah. Rah. Rah • Team. Team. Team. |: Who? Team. Who? Team, Who? Team. Team. Team. S s s s s s s s s a s N histle Whee ------------- Room ! O'Fa lion Yea Team Yea Team Hit 'em High. Hit 'em Ixnv Yea Team, last's Go! Colors: Blue and Old Gold We’ve (tot (---) in our tub. Wash ’em out. vr ng 'em out. Hang 'em on the line. We ran brat ------) any ohi time. Frazzle-dazzle, not a frazzle: Every thread is wool. Mtogrthcr. altogether—that's the way we pull! Happy Hooligan! Gloomy Gus! What the deure is the matter with us? Ouinine. stryrhnine. blood or dust. O’Fallon High School win or bust. Rip Saw. Buzz Saw. Rip Saw. ROOM! Hikey IMkey. Holy Mikey. Give O'Fallon Room! Yen (Collin) Yea (ville) Yea. Yea. Collinsville! O ’ F-A-L-L-O-N O ' F-A-L-L-O-N O F-A-L-L-O-N T hat’s the way to spell it, Here's the way to veil it: O'Fa lion! O'Fa lion! O'Fallon’ RifTty, Riffty, Raff! Let's Rive ’em the horse laugh— Hee Haw! Hee Haw! never say Hickety, hi. hickety hi. We’re the people that die. I rlzzle, fr izzle, jump and dazzle. R'rkety. Rackety. Wah-Who-Waw O Ha lion High School, Rah’ Rah! Rah! High School team. High School gang. We're the people. Ho-Ho! Harm! Room! Room Loom! Can! Can! Can! Everybody holler. That's our man! ho are. Who are. Who are we? We are. We are. We are. the l‘- E-O-P-L-E— O' Fallon High School, don’t you see! Boom-a-larka, hoom-a-lacka. chow, chow, chow, Chlrk-a-Iacka. chirk-a-lacka. bow, bow. wow’. That’s no dream, that’s no bluff— O'Fallon High School, pretty hot stuff! Osky wow wow. skinny wow wow. Skisk! Room! Row’! O'Fallon High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rieka-Chicka-Room! Rieka -Cliicka Boom! Rieka-Chicka-Boom! Rlcka-Chlcka Room! Room! Room! Re-Rah-Ray. Re-Rah-Ray: Here comes O’Fallon: get out of the way! Barney Google. Andy Gump. Let s put (----) on tin- bump Show your step, and save your rep I y showing some of Spark Plug's pep- Your pep! Your pep! You got it. now use it! Dogonlt. don’t lose it! Your pep! Your pep! (Three times repeat). Jump on a grandstand, thump on a tin-can! Who can We can: nobobdy else can. O’Fallon! Soda water, soda water, (Pnger ale. pop: O'Fallon High School, always on top! 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 All good children go to heaven. NN hen they get there they will say (----) (----). go to rickati-rackita- russ. We’re not allowed to cuss. Rut. ding-the-bell. we feel so well. We must, we must, we must. 1 - 2-3-4. 3-2-1-4. Who for What for Who we gon- na yell for Who do you suppose for? O'Fallon! Parody on “Why Did I Kiss That Girl?” (By Melvern Hemmen) Why can't we win this game? Why. oh why. oh why? Why can't W’c add some fame? Tell me why. oh why? We're working. ne’er shirking: we’ll never give in: Fight, yes. with all your might. and we will surely win. Loyal we’ll always be for the Blue and Gold. Crown them triumphantly, victors of the right. They’re upset. Just because They ain’t what they usta was.” Why can't we win this game? Why. oh why. oh why? Felton Koch We’re students from a good h gh school. We don’t smoke! We don't chew! We don’t play with those that do! I oodle-de-doo! Doodle-de-doo! Halifax, razorhacks. We know how to yell. We’re the l oys that make the noise. And send them all to Halifax. M-M-M-ama! M-M-M-anm! -----) wants their M-M-M-ama! leader: What’s the matter with : (------)? He’s all right! la-ader: Who’s all right? (-------). (------) :| They are! They are! They are all • right! : Yea. Team. Yea. Team. Fight! Fight! Fight! Hit ’em High. Hit 'em Ix)w— Come on team, let’s go! SONG O’Fallon will shine tonight. O'Fallon will shine: O'Fallon will shine tonight, O’Fa lion will shine: O’Fallon will shine tonight, O’Fa lion will shine: When the sun goes down and the moon comes up. When the moon comes up and the sun goes down. O'Fallon will shine! A team like ours is hard to find— You'll always find the other kind, lust when you think you’ve got the floor. You look around and find you haven’t got it any more. And then you crave, and even rave To see O'Fa I Ion in its grave. So if your team is nice, take our advice, and give'n; lotsa courage, glve’m lotsa pep. show them Just how you can step. For a team like ours is mighty hard to find. Here's to (--------) high school! (------) high school. (--------) high school! • Oh! Here’s to (---------) h'gh school. • We'll heat them tonight. God bless them, they need it. God bless them, they need it. Oh! Here's to (---------) high school, : We'll heat them tonight. Rain. rain. rain. Snow, snow snow. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! O'Fallon High School. Ho! Ho! Ho! O. T. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Snow, snow, snow. rain. rain. rain. (• T. H. S. Every time we get the l all we Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! gain. gain. gain. O T. H. S. Rub-a-dub-dub! Rub- -dub-dub! Rah i Good 1� ye, (--------)), good bye, (------). s Good bye (----------). we’re going to : heal you now. I'll say we’ll win this game, win ; this game, win this game, X I’ll say we'll win this game, win : PI� juoi 'diue Kiq| 8i I'age Sixty-eight � «„� � � ............................................... 1 9 2 5= :| : b a.woi xckmi«:m The following business men «re worthy of the highest consldentt’on. They have wisely seen fit to place their advertising in our year book and in so doing have niateriull assisted us. They are progressive business n cn. who deal square and courteously with the school and town people, and we trust that they will he given patronage wheie opportunity is afforded. I � i: TO AOVKKTISKKS Allen's Store Men’s Furnishings Page 98 Anheuser Ruth Garage 90 Asburv, E. Insurance 77 Ahrens. W. C. Florist 79 Belleville Commercial and Shorthand College 74 Rudina, E. Confectionery - 87 Brown and Son Barber Shop 75 Brown’s Business College East St Louis .. 105 Brown’s Business College St. Louis 83 Britsch, G Meat Market 71 Central Engraving Co. St. Louis 93 Cohen’s Dry Goods 75 (Tty Meat Market Meat Market 75 Deutch’s Men’s Furnishings 83 Diefenbach, H. Meat Market 79 Eckhardt, Wm, Jr.. Inc. Grocery 74 Etherington Motor Co. 100 Fuess-Fischer Co. Dry Goods 100 Feickert’s Bakery 72 Fellner-Ratheim Co. ..Dry Goods 90 Ford Garage —Ford Dealers 100 First National Bank O’Fallon, 111. 88 First State Bank ....... O’Fallon' 111. .82 Grob, Walter I. Jewelry 78 Isenburg Dry Goods 77 Illinois Power Light Corporation. Electric Service 81 Joseph Oliver 91 Joseph, B. Ha rd ware 84 Kauffmann Tailor 102 Knewitz, P Filling Station 73 Lincoln Theatre Belleville 111. 70 Lincoln Shoe Store Belleville, 111. 75 Litherland, Mrs. J. —- Con f ec t ione r v 108 Lawrence, D. R. Job Printing 81 Lehmann, G. ..Barber Shop 73 Munie, J 80 Miner’s Store 97 Meyer, Geo. 0. Painter and Confectionery 92 Munier, Mrs. J. Needlework 74 Meiner’s W. Shoe Shop 77 McGeehon, S Grocery 73 Mohr, P Ci ar Manufacturer . 83 Modem Garage Fords and Lincolns ... 92 Nold, Ed. ”... .. Drug Store . 78 Nold. J. E «..Variety Store 74 O’Fallon Mercantile Co. Grocery 71 Ohlendorf, A. Hardware 80 O’Fallon Creamerv Dairy Products 97 O’Fallon Lumber Company .Building Products ... 98 O’Fallon Progress Publishers 77 Ohms Jung Shoe Store 92 Price, T. J. . .Music Store 90 Record Printing Co. Printers and Publishers 108 Romeiser, Co. Men’s Furnishings . 101 Riester Rubach Architects 89 Rock, John - .Grocery 100 Saenger’s Dry Goods 107 Superior Motor Bus Co. Bus Sendee 94 Schwarz Brothers Furniture apd Undertaking 78 Schneider, John —Jeweler IrtQ Schuetz, Charles Bakery Schildknecht Philip .Grocery 90 Thomas, W. W Hardware 99 Thoma , Geo. Insurance 84 Trautmann, R ..Chiropractor 89 Taylor’s Opera House Motion Pictures 79 Tiedemann Milling Co Mill Products Voelkel Bros. Co. Hardware 84 Winter, Wm Bakery 87 —70— O’Fallon Mercantile Co. A. S. Dougherty, Prop. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Goods PHONE 27 O’FALLON, ILL. SEPTEMHER 2—Green is the supieme color this morn- ing. Innumerable Freshmen are tra- versing the halls, recitation rooms, and assembly. First day of school. S -Discovered: A boy with two names: Raymond Ryan and Raymond Deprill. t. -Permanent seats were assigned today. Alas! You can please some of the stu- dents all of the time, and all the stu- dents some of the time, but you can’t please all the students all of the time. j—Some prodigal sons and daughters dec- orated the stage and assembly this morning. We’re always glad to have visitors as we then have a chance to make the walls resound with the music pou.ed forth from our vocal chords. v;—x hoe brigade was organized and had a miraculous combat with the vegetation on the O. T. H. S. basket ball court. 9— Boys don’t smoke. Girls don’t enamel your faces. This advice mentioned is from Mr. HinchclifT. 10— Harold Taylor was slightly confused today when he said in American His- tory class: I thought that Pocahontas’ wife was Captain John Smith. 11 -Ted Warma evidently thought that he door was a more comfortable seat than his chair, judging from the quick de- parture he made from the latter, today, in English class. 12—Defense day! We celebrated by giving the Mag salute and singing our Nation- al Song. 15—Ralph Brown swallowed his chewing gum—result—office. lf —The students of the High School “Saw the birdie” today. 17— The Seniors were planning to have a hay ride. All plans were ceased, as hay rides are against the rules of the School. 18— Editor of Memini elected. 19— Complete stair appointed. 22 —Erma Yar.da is sweet 17 today. Never been kissed? (I wonder). 28—Senior wiener roast tonight. 24— A certain group of Seniors are beset with sleepiness and colds this morn- ing. “ ’Tis the morning after the night before.” 25— Marcel Friederick sleeps in class to- day. 2f —The first program of the year was ren- dered this afternoon by the Omega Society. The grade was 90.97. “The Place That Service Built” Britch’s Meat Market HOME-KILLED MEATS AND SAUSAGES PHONE .74 WE DELIVER —71— I thank you for the flowers you sent,” she said, And she smiled and blushed and dropped her head. “I’m sorry for the words I spoke last night, Your sending the flowers proved you were right—Forgive me.” He forgave her. And as they walked and talked beneath the bowers, He wondered who on earth had sent those flowers. Mr. Hinchcliff: “Have you ever been through algebra?” Aldonia (new pupil): “Yes; but it was in the night and 1 didn’t see much of the place.” We editors may tug and toil, ’Til our finger lips are sore. But some poor fish is sure to say. I’ve heard that joke before.” Feickert’s Bakery The Home of Good Bread Pry our Rolls, CofTee Cakes, Sweet Cakes, Patties and Fancy Cakes. You will like them. Ask Your Grocer for SPECIAL MAID BREAD Feickert’s Bakery, Inc. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Mr. Burroughs: “What is the difference between electricty and lightning?” Claude: “You don’t have to pay for light- ning.” He “Sweeheart, I’d go through anything for you.” She: “Let’s start on your bank account.” Domy: “1 wish I could revise the alpha- bet.” Edris: “Why?” Domy: “Pd put U and I closer together.” —72— 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 OCTOBER 1— Deportment grades. 2— Family groups were organized this morning. 3— Gerold Poser is now fulfilling the posi- tion as draftsman in the First Nation- al Bank. (He opens and shuts the win- dows). 6— Freshmen elect their class officers. 7— Was Kathryn Proffit's party a success? If you heard them going home you would know. H--We sang some of the Operetta Music this morning in honor of C. Hess's birthday. 9—Mrs. O. W. Guentzel visited school this morning and led the singing. 10—Miss Campbell’s family group enjoyed a breakfeast this morning. Whittier program rendered. Grade was 91.31. 13— Blue Monday is right. No one knows his lesson. 14— Group pictures for the Annual were taken today. Senior rings arrive. 15— A great commotion takes place in his- tory class when Raymond I auermann pulls the shade down for the second time. 1G—Joe Mach draws a diagram in Geom- etry class. Carl Gause! “I don’t see why he’s drawing that oblong circle.” 17—Basket Ball game, Evansville vs. O’Fal- lon. 20— We won Friday. Score 8-6. 21— The time for the family group meet- ings is extended to one hour. 22— Miss Glenn: “Fred, we can’t hear you.” Fred Brewer: “Well, I’m sorry.” 23— 45 minutes devoted to singing. 24— First program of Superior Society given today. Grade 93.87. 27— Program slightly changed today. Mr. Hinchcliff will teach American History. The Freshmen are divided into three sections. 28— Is the lloor softer than the chairs, Jose- phine ? 29— Raymond Depril was infatuated by some Senior girls today. 30— Lebanon vs. O’Fallon. We were beat- en again. 31— Everyone excited over close game be- tween Lebanon and O’Fallon. Score 13-11 in Lebanon’s favor. BETTER EVERY DAY FOR HIGH CLASS WORK IN EVERY WAY GO TO PENNANT LEHMANN’S Gasoline, Oils, Greases BARBER SHOP Lincoln Filling Station G. Lehmann, Prop. Peter Knewitz OTALLON, - ILLINOIS —73— HIGHLAND ICE CREAM “Eat it for its Food Value” Nold’s Variety Shop EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS “BUNTE CANDIES” Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Terms Civil Service Accounting Comptometer Adding Machine Dictaphone Filing Typewriting Shorthand Bookkeeping New Rapid, Gregg, Karam, Rowe All Methods Start Any Monday !Belleville Commercial ami Shorthand College 18 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois The Thorough, Practical and Reliable College A Position for Every Graduate and Competent Under Graduate. O’FALLON ART NEEDLEWORK SHOP Stella Munier, Prop. STAMPING, EMBROIDERING, Handquilting a Specialty Phone 161 O’FALLON, ILLINOIS Wm, Eckhardt, Jr. Incorporated Wholesale and Retail Dealer in GROCERIES, FRUITS VEGETABLES Pish and Oysters in Season Headquarters for Garden and Field Seeds Phones—Bell 77-78-1700-1770 108-112 W. Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS —74— “BUY FOR CASH AND Lincoln Shoe Store SAVE MONEY Main at High That’s why so many people trade at SHOES AND HOSE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY The City Meat Market Schaefer Proffitt Belleville, - Illinois Phone 157 NOVEMBER 3— The Junior class has a new member this morning. Kenneth Ashby. 4— Mr. Van Houten: “Edison, have you some paper?” Edison: “Yes, sir” pull- inK forth paper and pencil. Mr. Van Houten: “Put your gum in it.” 5— Mice are located in the kitchen by the Algebra Class. 7—We play Marissa tonight. 10—We wonder if Ted Warma enjoys sit- ting on the stage with his back to the Assembly. 12— Armistice Day celebrated by sing- ing patriotic songs. We have a new song leader, Harold Taylor. 13- 14-15—Teachers’ Meeting. 17—Blue Monday as usual. IS—The Senior girls become industrious. Compliments of J. B. BROWN SONS BARBERS O’FALLON, ILLINOIS They concoct a pleasing substance of sugar, chocolate, nuts, etc.; exchange it with the students for U. S. specie and currercy, thus obtaining a goodly amount of the above mentioned money, for the purpose of putting forth an annual for the year 1925. 19— An Operetta is planned. 20— Rain! Rain! Rain! Raincoats, rubbers, umbiellas, canoes, ar.d swimming suits are in demand. 21— Cheer up! There are signs of sunshine this morning. 24— Parts of the Operetta are given. 25— We sang. 26— Everybody ate scantily today. 27— Thanksgiving. 28— All programs to be suspended until after Christmas. COMPLIMENTS OF COHEN’S O'Fallon, Illinois jLincolnUheatre Belleville, Illinois The Home of Better Entertainment Now Showing THE BEST OF FEATURE PICTURES HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND COMEDY FEATURES S 2 TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY 6:30 — 8:30 Matinees—Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays REMEMBER—IF IT’S GOOD, YOU’LL SEE IT AT THE LINCOLN —76— Tornado Life Automobile INSURANCE EARL ASBURY Accident Fire Hold-lp “We Fit the Pocket Hook as Well as the Feet” MEINER SHOE STORE SHOES O’FALLON, ILL. REPAIRING DECEMBER 1— Yell books published today. 2— Discovered, Marcel Friederick carries a compact. 3— Girls, do you want to get on the stage ? Then giggle. That’s how Lenora Lurtz did it. 4— We expected to practice the Operetta tonight, but from the looks of the weather we will be unabie to do so. 5 —Report cards are received. As usual we are not all satisfied. 8— Practice tonight. 9— Harold Taylor in History Class: “If Ma gets to be president what will Pa do, be Mistress of the White House? 10— A search w’as conducted today for un- ruly books that have left their home. 11— Books have come home. Everybody knows their lesson. 12— Herman Miller: “Does a round trip mean there and back?” 15—Mr. HinchclilT in History: “When you agree with me say “Amen.” Later: “I don’t believe 1 will give you any new assignment for over the holi- days. Class: “Amen.” lfi—Mary’s coming. Mary who? Merry Christmas. 17— Excitement prevails throughout the school. 18— We are remonstrated for our excite- ment because of the Christmas Spirit. 19— Dreary day, dreary students. 22— Snow! Snow! Snow! Hoorah for a white Christmas. 23— Sleigh rides planned. 21—An impromptu program was rendered. Result; Most humorous program of the year. 25—Christmas. SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY NAT. ISENBURGS DRY GOODS AND READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS Orthopraxic Foot Expert Phone O’FALLON, ILL. O’FALLON PROGRESS Printers - Publishers Phone 43 Established 189.-� —77— DO NOT NEGLECT Your Eyes At the first sign of eye strain, headaches or blurred vision CONSULT Walter I. Grob GRADUATE OPTICIAN AND REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Belleville, Illinois 201 East Main Street Established in 189.) Nold’s Drug Store THE REX ALL STORE PURE DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS’ SUNDRIES KODAKS BOOKS AND STATIONERY O'Fallon, Illinois Phone 33 Established 7894 Schwartz Furniture Undertaking Company HIGH GRADE FURNITURE Undertaking a Specialty Prompt Ambulance Service —7 — TAYLOR’S OPERA HOUSE Sam Taylor, Prop. First Class Motion Pictures “Say it With Slower VVM. C. AHRENS FLORIST Phone 127 O’Fallon. Illinois JANUARY 5— Resolved: That all the students will study. 6— Mr. Runkwitz, in Civics: “The O’Fallon township runs as far North as the Hobein place, doesn’t it Cornelia?” Cornelia, waking up: “Oh! That’s my Uncle.” 7— Ray Lauermann quit school. Was mar- ried to Ferol McClaskey. We wish them the best of luck. We’ll miss you Ray. 8— Memory books appear. 9— Mr. Hinchcliff discovered that he has some new members in the history class. 12— A safe deposit box for report cards is adopted. 13— Much diligent studying is being done for the semesters. 14— A lecture today concerning couples in High School. 15— Semesters. 17—Semesters. O’Fallon loses the game to Madison 14-22. John Dove tries to knock a train from the track, fails in the attempt. 19— Sale of Annuals begun. 20— Second group of cartoons for the An- nual sent to Central Engraving Co. 21— Senior boys decide to give a dance on February 4. 22— lecture in History due to Raymond’s marriage. 23— Ix st articles are reported. Basket Ball game with Carlyle. 26— Warren Morgan reports tw o broken ribs and Melvem Hemmen an infected lip as a result of the game. 27— Carlyle coach visits the school. Melvern is seen for a few minutes. 28— Warren Morgan and Fred Brewer now have their rings platinum coated with Mercury. 29— Josephine Rieder is kicked out of phys- iology class because she knows too much. 30— Judge Brown delivers an interesting address today. Hy. Diefenbach, Prop. O’FALLON MEAT MARKET “BUY THK BEST— IT PAYS” Phone 26 We Deliver —79— REVISED HIGH SCHOOL DICTIONARY Grand—feeling experienced when a Fac- ulty member misses class. Lounge Lizard—the other fellow who steps out with your girl. Faculty—a necessary evil connected with school life. Harmless—if not takep seriously. Required Studies—everythin}? that you don’t want and never will use, especially Latin. Electives—courses you’d like to take, but never have time for, because of required studies. Sappie: ‘‘Would you like to go to the dance?” Constance: “Oh! I’d love it!” Sappie: “Then buy your ticket from me, please.” Mr. Van llouten (in Algebra): “Edison have you paper?” Edison: “Yes, sir,” bringing forth his pencil and paper. Mr. Van Houten: “Put your gum in it.” When you have a Victrola you can command “on with the dance. The “Big Hits in music can always be found in our regular weekly releases. 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 Warren: “Mr. Runkwitz, I am thinking of dropping Caesar. I’ve got all the funda- mentals anyway.” Mr. Runkwitz: “Yes, I know, you’ve got all the fun out of it, but not “De Mentals.” “Say there, young fellow, don’t you know this is a one-way street?” John: “Well, ain’t I only goin’ one way?” EVEN AS YOU AND I. A fool there was and he hitched his star (Even as you and I) To a battered flivver all mud and tar— We called it a joke that had gone too far, But the fool, he called it his motor car (Even as you and I). Miss Glenn: “Please give me Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.” Claude: “He never lived there.” —80— QUALITY SERVICE PRICE For That Better Job Printing See D. R. Lawrence JOB PRINTER PHONE 171 OPERA HOUSE BLDG. FEBRUARY 2— Memory books are deemed nuisances by Mr. Runkwitz. Melvem is again in school looking none the worse for his mishap. 3— The Calendar is deemed a nuisance by the Editor of same. 4— Studies are deemed a nuisance by a number of High School pupils. 5— Sap Hemmen teaches the eighth grade. 6— Omega program. Grade 93. Evans- ville vs. O’Fallon. Score 12-20. 9—Sweeney Morgan is writing letters to someone in Evansville. 10— Florence Rapp, in Latin: ’’Where is the appendix?” 11— Margaret Schuetz had a narrow escape today from bleeding to death after the interjection of a stick into her foot while she was traversing the public highway. 12— A snow slinging contest was held in the study hall, today. 13— Basket Ball game tonight with Breese. Large delegation was present. 16—We beat Breese. Score 51-16. Tubby was high point man. 17—Mrs. Burroughs visited todav. IS—Miss Campbell, in shorthand: “You can’t expect to transcribe perfectly the first time.” Russell Eckert: “Second time either, I’ve tried it.” 19— An epidemic of chewing gum and can- dy is started again. 20— Result of epidemic of yesterday. Lec- ture from Mr. Hinchcliff. 21— Miss Glenn: “Come, Margaret, you surely can tell a story.” Margaret Schuetz: “No Ma’am, I don’t tell stories.” 24— A compact is found, no one claimed it, so it was auctioneci. 25— We wonder who looks the best in the new red ties—Marcell or Truman? 2F,—Joe Wilson borrows Marcell’s red tie. 27—Whittier program rendered today. Grade 9.28. Last Basket Ball game before the tournament with l ebanon tonight. Lebanon won, score 13-3. I irge delegation accompanied the team. Illinois Power i Light SER VICE’’ PHONE 158 OTALLON, ILL. —81— Make Tour Mark Right now you have a fine chance to hang up a clean sheet on life’s billboard and begin to post a splendid record of accomplishment. The test of your personal power and the mea- sure of your success is money saved. True success shows up in the deposit columns of a pass book. We offer you the best method of accumulating money. FIRST STATE BANK O’Fallon, 111. COMPLIMENTS OF PETER MOHR CIGAR CO. Manufacturers of I he Henkemeyer Cigar DEUTCH’S MEN’S APPARKI. Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes 27 WEST MAIN STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS MARCH 2— A boxing match (without glasses) was held in the hallway, this morning. Op- ponents—Wilbur Heien and Gerold Pos- er. Referee: imaginary. 3— Basket Ball schedule received. We play Belleville our first game. The boys are very excited over the drawings. 4— Will there by school tomorrow after- noon ? 5— Basket Ball tournament begins today. The High School students are very en- ergetic, ami arose early this morning in order to get to school at 8 o’clock. 6— We heard some of the interscholastic numbers this morning. We lost to Belle- ville yesterday. Score 18-6. Everybody disappointed. 9—Track and Baseball season opens. 10— Basket Ball team awarded tokens for their work for the school. 11— Baseball practice. 12— The botany class are studying bulbs today. Everyone aware of the fact. 13— Speed test interrupted repeatedly by the fire drill. 16— Johnny Litherland creates a sensation by wearing some new style (?) shoes today. . 17— St. Patrick’s day. Many loyal Irish wear green. A ninth period is begun for students too busy to get their lessons in eight periods. 18— Rain! Rain! Rain! 19— Some energetic students wanted to go to the storm district. Permission re- fused. Baseball players, what have you retained from the meeting last night? 20— Superior program. Average of program made. First day for essays. 21— Editor and Business Manager are not seen in class. More time for Essays. Baseball suits ordered. 23— First sixteeen pages of proof of the Annual comes back. 24— Baseball and track practice after school. Baseball team shows some good members and a good team is expected. 25— Melvem gave the first appearance of the readers. Shows that great competi- tion is expected in the Intellectual con- test in April. 25—Girl soloists sing before the grade teacher today. Coach Burroughs picks track team tonight. 27—Physics test today. Ask Raymond De- pril where he got his hair cut. 30— More contestants appear today. Soph- omores are in the lead in the ticket sale. 31— Annual goes to press. Hurrah! Hurrah! Seniors can now study again. The School that Places You in the Better Paying Positions Sessions are continuous throughout the year and students are enrolled at any time. SECRETARIAL ACCOUNTING STENOGRAPHIC BOOKKEEPING ___________AND CALCULATING MACHINES PREPARATORY AND FILING COURSES DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOLS COMPLETE TRAINING BUSINESS MANAGERS ADDING, BOOKKEEPING BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGES Five Schools in St. Louis, Mo. Down Town School, Board of Education Bldg., 911 Locust St. —83— INSURE WITH Geo. M. Thomas AGENCY Fire Life Hold-up Tornado Automobile Accident Phone 36 O’FALLON, ILLINOIS Chas. J. Schuetz STEAM BAKERY Cigars Candies Fruits All our goods are guaranteed pure and wholesome O’FALLON, - ILLINOIS Bell 62-W Voelkel Bros Company Dealers in Stoves, Hardware, Chinaware, Glassware, Aluminum Ware, Toys, Paints, Oils 313 315-317 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. B. Joseph Hardware, Stoves Ranges and Furnaces Tin Roofing Guttering and Spouting PUMPS, PAINTS AND OILS Plumbing and Heating —84— sM EM I N I..................bj ' OLD % . Iv H.11 ft� 1K I x «K Th,.4 4c-� Tt S1 «T —85— • •a 5 • • S a-.� 7 Detroit GIL mi Vapor This beautiful, new Red Star burns common kerosene, gasoline or dis- tillate. But right there all similarity to the conventional oil stove ends. Two things especially delight the women who see it. One 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 subsitutes. This beautiful Red Star has patented ALL-METAL burners. They burn oil, but they cook with clean, Gas Heat. A. OHLENDORF, Hardware Demonstrations at our store any hour any day Telephone 25 O’FALLON, ILLINOIS Have You Seen This New Sanitary Oil Stove? —86— CITY DAIRY ICE CREAM The Favorite Dessert! It makes a wicked “hit” with the girlies—and that’s what a good ice cream is bought and paid for, isn’t it, Jimmie? When you “Step Out” be sure to step in for a dish of City Dairy—it’s the cream of ice creams! BUDINA’S ICE CREAM PARLOR WEST END BAKERY “Home of Aunt Betty Bread” FIRST-CLASS BAKERY GOODS, CONFECTIONS Special attention given to Cakes For Weddings, Birthdays and Parties Wm. Winter, Prop. O’Fallon. Illinois Mr. Hinchcliff: “What li l you and your wife quarrel about?” Mr. Runkwitz: “Well, she said a certain woman we met was beautiful and I agreed with her.” Mr. Eckert: “Why is it that you are al- ways at the bottom of the class?” Moses: “It doesn’t make any difference Dad; they teach the same thin� at both ends.” Miss Glenn: “Get settled.” Fred: “I am settled.” Edison: Are you married?” “Sir, your daughter has promied to be- come my wife.” “Well, don’t come to me for sympathy; you might know something would happen to you, hanging round here five nights a week. As down the street he took his stroll, He cussed, for all he is a saint, He saw a sign upon a pole And climbed up (near-sighted soul) So he could read—and read, “fresh paint.” —87— M Iways keep your PASS BOOK in min? The young man who THINKS success and WORKS for success, gains it. But to gain success you MUST put aside a part of your income and await an opportunity. And when that opportunity comes the bank in which you have your money on deposit will lend you more money and help you. We will keep your money SAFE for you. We will welcome your account. FIRST NATIONAL BANK O’Fallon, Illinois RIESTER 6s RUBACH oArchitects Suite 207-208-209 Murphy Building EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS SEE Robert F. Trautman Palmer Graduate Chiropractor For that Lame Back, Sciatica, Lumbago, Kidney, Liver Stomach and Chronic Ailments Newrocalometer Service Telephone 159 O’FALLON, ILLINOIS A little nonsense now and then, A little horse play on the side, Was relished by the wisest men, Who really lived before they died. FOR SALE—Fresh laid eggs by Mrs. Jones. WANTED—Girls to trim rough sailors. Young man with no bad habits wants to work in a cabaret; willing to learn. To Exchange—My wife for a phono- graph; no questions asked. Taxi Drivers can afford to drive their customers away, we can’t. Man advertising for his lost Ford: Liz- zie come home; all is forgiven. A little spark, a little coil, A little gas, a little oil, A piece of tin, a little board, Put them together and you’ll have a Ford. —89— P. H. Schildknecht Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions ALSO Women’s Children’s Garments We Pay Higher Prices For Country Produce PHONE 87 T. J. Price Music House The Edison “The Phonograph with a Soul” Reproducing Grands Player Pianos Price Teeple Adam Schaaf M. Schulz Werner RADIOS 15 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Hell 299 205 TO 20 EAST MAIN ST. MAKE THIS STORE YOUR STORE Where we always aim to sell the best in merchandise at prices that are within keeping of the value-giving standard set by this store. In Men’s Furnishings we are always in a position to show complete lines of the newest novelties. Also the newest style features in Pwead.v-to-Wear Garments for women and children. Dress materials in the newest weaves and most popular shades. And an endless variety of pretty patterns in Floor Cover- ings, Lace Curtains and Draperies. Fellner-Ratheim Dry Goods Co. 205-207-209-211 EAST MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE, ILL. — ! 0— Long Life” Oliver C. Joseph Dealer in DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS and GRAHAM BROTHERS TRUCKS General Repair Work. Storage — Accessories. Willard Battery Station Phone 112 —91— “Prompt and Cheerful Service” Geo. O. Meyer Paints, Varnishes, Mirrors, Wallpaper, School Supplies and Confectionery 4 Corner Lincoln Ave. and Fourth Northeast St. Phone 146 O’Fallon. III. EDUCATION Is Like a Ford Available to Anyone A Service to Everyone. And that’s how we want O’Fallon folks to feel about us. MODERN AUTOMOBILE GARAGE COMPANY An Organization Built to Serve. 500 EAST MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS Quality Footwear WALK-OVER QUEEN-QUALITY Exclusive Patterns DOUGLAS GROVER Athletic Shoes OHMS JUNG SHOE CO. 100 WEST MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE. ILL. Engraving Service T Annual Staffs turn to us for advise and help in pre- paring their Annuals. We start at the beginning to work out plans creating new and original ideas. Many costly mistakes are avoided through our close co-operation. This being a part of our service PLUS first quality engraving. Qentral Engraving Qompany Calumet Building ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI —93— W. A. HARRIS, President. G. M. WARMA, Secy.-Treas. Superior Motor Bus Company GENERAL OFFICES—O’FALLON, ILLINOIS Safe and Dependable Motor Bus Operation Ask About Our Special Theatre and Party Trips Our five years’ experience in Motor Bus operation means not only that we are the oldest bus operators, but also the most dependable and reliable operat- ing company in this section. —94— Wanted! Young man, strong and well, Not afraid to work or fight, Honest, brave, consistent, true, Handsome, loving, manly, bright. Young man, please apply at once, A life-long job perchance ’twill bring See any normal healthy girl Who hasn’t an engagement ring! First Telephone Operator—These High School boys are too fresh. Second Telephone Operator—You said it! Just because I took twenty minutes to get a number, one of ’em asked me if I was supposed to be a slack-wire performer! Rose—That’s a mighty becoming dress you’re wearing, dear. Mary—Becoming? Why, it hides my fig- ure completely. Rose—That’s what 1 said. Tiedemann’s Pride TO MAKE GOOD HOME BAKING BETTER Charles Tiedemann Milling Company O’Fallon — Collinsville I never go with High School girls, I never make a date, I’m never fussing on the road. Or saying, “Ain’t love great?” I never take one to a dance, The reason is plain to see, I never go with girls, because The girls won’t go with me. RULES FOR STUDY Don’t study when you’re tired Or have something else to do, Don’t study when you’re happy For that would make you blue. Don’t study in the day time Don’t study in the night. But study all the other times With all your main and might. 95 — Spotter jluto Service BRING YOUR AUTO TROUBLES TO US FOR SERVICE ’ We are experts—and employ only experts—to do all manner of ALTO REPAIRING. Any make or model of ear can be successfully repaired at our Garage. Prices are always right. GAS ANI) OILS AUTOS STORED, WASHED and POLISHED Free Air and Water jin he user Sc Studebaker and Chevrolet Motor Cars —96— PHONE 111 O’FALLON, ILL. QUALITY SERVICE Miners' Store Miners’ Supplies STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES PHONE 107 O’FALLON, ILL. He—Just one kiss. Love makes the world go round. She—So does a smash on the jaw. Mose—Dat nigger shure am lucky. Kastus—How come, how come? Mose—When he saw the Ku Klux coming after him, he turned white. The Eskimos are men of might, In summer time they fish and fight, And in winter when it’s cold at night, They make Eskimo pies. Fooled va! He (before leaving for college)—I could hold your hand forever. I’d like to put it in my pocket and take it back with me. She (sweetly)—Don’t worry, dear. It’ll be in your pocket enough after we’re mar- ried. “The Place With the Personal Service ’ O’Fallon Dairy Ice Cream Co. U. SCHWARZ, Prop. PURE MILK ICE CREAM AND BUTTER PHONE 32 WE DELIVER —97— IT Money cannot buy it, Fools will never have it, No one can deny it, Its value is extreme. You have a single chance To grasp it by the hands, It will not knock again So get it while you can. You’ll use it every day In every kind of way. You never will possess it Unless you get it now. What is it, did you say? A steady occupation ? No, it’s simply this, A better education. One Way to Put It. “The boss offered me an interest in the firm today. “He did!” “Yes, he said that if I didn’t take an interest in it pretty soon he’d fire me.” OTallon Lumber • Co., Inc. • LUMBER ANI) BUILDING MATERIAL Sewer Pipe Sand Sheet Rock Rock Carey Roofing Cement PHONE 147 O'FALLON, ILLINOIS —98— Looking Your Best You’ll be counted among the best-dressed fellows in school and it won’t cost a lot, either, if you wear clothes made by Hart, Schaffner Marx. ALLEN’S STORE O'Fallon. Illinois ‘Jfce UTMOST in Oil Cook Stoves The world’s finest and fastest oil range with fast-as-gas superfex burners, made for super-quality, performance and appearance it is unequaled. Its big, roomy built-in oven is of finique construction, equipped with soapstones and heavy heating retaining walls. It stays at baking heat for fully two hours after flame has been turned out. You will find our stock of shelf hardware complete at all times. SERVICE WITH A SMILE Walter W. Thomas hardware —99— O’FALLON, ILL. PHONE 131 The Standard of (Comparison ETHERINGTON MOTOR CO. O’FALLON, ILLINOIS A green little Frosh in a green little way Some chemicals mixed just for fun one day; Now the green little grasses tenderly wave O’er the green little freshman’s green little grave. High School Maiden (after trying her voice)—Do you think I can ever do any- thing with my voice? Mr. HinchcliflT—Well, it may come in handy in case of fire. Dust to Dust He covered the ground, on warnings he frowned. And took many chances slim; Until at the last, he was speeding so fast, That—well—now the ground covers him. Negro in Comic Picture—Doggone it. It worries me ’cause I can’t nevah steal noth- in’ ’cept chickens, can’t eat nothin’ ’cept watermillyun, an’ can’t fight wiv nothin’ ’cept a razah. Second Ditt—How come you can’t? “It’s ‘ginst de rules oh de Amehican Press Humorists’ Association.” “Say, Mabel, may I come over tonight?” “Sure, John, come on over.’’ “Why, this is not John.” “This isn't Mabel, either.” JOHN F. ROCK Dealer in Fancy Groceries Califo Brand Fruits PHONE 57 Cash for Butter and Eggs Fresh Vegetables O’FALLON, ILL. —100— Dress Well and Succeed Correct attire is the badge of ability. Only the man who is methodical and ambitious and in touch with affairs of pro- gress and success is careful about his dress. In the annor ol good clothes, no person need hesitate to attack the problems of life. He is sure of his position. He has established his faith in himself. He has paid his tribute to society. He has gained free entry to the realm of business and professional accom- plishment. It is not a matter of appearances, only. The spirit which animates the well dressed man is not a reflection of his Clothiers’ skill and taste, but the emanation of his own high character. Relieved of any anxiety over clothes, he devotes his energies to the appointed task, confident, cheerful and with full knowledge that the battle is three-fourths won. His gar- ments may not make the man, but they tell the story of his habits, and they appraise the value of his service and his qualities. . When you buy your clothes and wearing apparel from Romeiser’s in Belleville, you are at once assured of being cor- rectly dressed and will have that necessary confidence to go out and face the world at your best. r t j omsieer Gompanu —101— SHIRTS “Dress Well and Succeed” TIES M. KAUFFMANN “The Tailor” SUITS CLEANED, PRESSED AND REMODLED PHONE 94-R O’FALLON, ILL. Constance: “How li l you know I was going to wear my hair curled this even- ing?” Joe Mueh: “I saw it in the paper.” Mr. HinchclitT: “He says you drew a knife and started to carve him up.” Allison: “Well, he blacked my eye, so I thought it was no more’n fair for him to furnish the raw meat to put on it! He: “I hail a nightmare last night!” She: “Yes, I saw you with her!” Author—What do you think of the man- uscript of my new book? Doctor Friend—I think you should start at the opening, cut out about half the words, then remove the appendix! Tub: “I had a date with a professional mind-reader once.” Vera: “How did she enjoy her vacation? Fuess-Fischer Company “Established in 1864” Since 1864 this store has served the people of this community with quality merchandise, thus meriting the confidence and the good will of the buying public. We ask only the opportunity of serving you when you are needing anything in— I)rv Goods — Floor Coverings Draperies — Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Assuring you at all times the utmost in quality and at a price commensurate with such quality, coupled with intelligent and polite service. Fuess-Fischer Company BELLEVILLE, ILL. —102— Jiall Sflark Store A graduation gift should be a reliable piece of jewelry, as the graduate is thereby con- tinually reminded of those pleasant and profitable days while in school. For good jewelry and reasonable prices, See JEWELER O’FALLON, ILLINOIS M I I 1 T i n i Track schedule as posted at the latest possible date. It is subject to revision, for all events will eventually be restricted to three persons. .- ()-Yard Dash 100-Yard Dash Ilesse Hesse Lienesch Lienesch Morgan Schaeffer Howard Taylor Howard Taylor 220-Yard Dash 440-Yard Run Hesse Lienesch Ashby Poser Schaeffer Schaeffer Poser Hesse One-half Mile Run 1 Mile Run Ashby Ashby Higgins Higgins Blackett Boyce Hurdles Discus Throw Ashby Brewer Blackett Morgan Shot-Put Howard Taylor Morgan Brewer Running Broad Jump Howard Taylor Ashby Running High Jump Remelius Remelius Brewer Morgan Howard Taylor Brewer Javelin Pole Vaulting Howard Taylor Poser Morgan Morgan Harold Taylor Southers Poser Brown -104- . I ( Z l) 5 Miss Ines Thomas Miss Oath. Hcmmer Miss Esther Kuhlman These three young ladies from O’Fallon, 111., took their courses at the same time, and each has made a splendid success which they attribute to our training. Miss Ines Thomas is employed by the Federal Insurance Co. In a recent ietter she states: “It may interest you to know that during the last 16 months, I have been connected with one concern as a stenog- lapher-typist at a salary somewhat in excess of those usually paid, which means that 1 was trained along such lines as to make myself rather in- dispensable to my em- ployer.” Miss Heramer was plac- ed by our free employ- ment department with the Illinois Central Railroad. Although out of school for but little over a year she receives a salary well over $1 500 a year. Miss Kuhlman is em- ployed by the John Han- cock Life Insurance Co. In a recent letter she writes: “I have worked for this company more than one year and during this time my salary has been increased. I greatly appreciate the training I received at Brown's and it is to this training I owe my success as a sten- i ographer.” Our training can be secured in either our Day or Night Resident Classes, or maj be taken by mail. The Correspondence Course can either be completed at home, or taken partly at home and finished in our Day or Night Resident Classes. WE TEACH ALL COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE Collinsville and St. Louis Ave. HAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Master—Brown, this is an example in substraction. Seven boys went down to a pond to bathe, but two of them had been told not to go in the water. Now, can you tell how many went in? Brown—Yes, sir; seven. “Didn’t you hear about it?” “No.” “But it happened in your neighborhood.” “I know—but my wife’s been away.” You Never Can Tell Granny finds you are in love, Of course, she wants to hear Just how and when you met and all About the little dear. Your lover’s heart beats quicker, Your voice comes hoarse and low, As finally you fess bravely up Your darling's with a show! And Granny laughs, “You’ve nothing On me, I’d have you know! I loved a monkey-trainer In a circus long ago!” Lincoln THE UNIVERSAL CAR CARS — TRUCKS — TRACTORS Auto Accessories and Supplies Furnished Promptly I Applaud the Class of 1925 For their efforts and successful termination of study. May suc- cess be their reward. C. SDiejOanahan AUTHORIZED DEALER PHONE 72 O’FALLON, ILL. Face to Face Dot—She has a keen sense of humor. Tot—How do you make that out? Dot—Why, she smiles every time she sees herself in a mirror. Preaching and Practice “I always believe in saving something for a rainy day.” “Have you saved much?” “Not a cent; but I believe in saving just the same.” He—Mrs. Bangs has an awful disposition, don’t you think old topper? Haw—Wh'’ old thing? “Why she even uses barbed wire for a clothesline so the birds can’t sit down.” Hospital Physician—To what ward shall we taken you, a pay ward or—? O’Brien (injured in wreck)—A Dimocrat ward, to be sure! Warren—‘Ulla Ed! I thought you said you was sending us a chicken for Sunday’s dinner? Edison—So I was, Warren—but it got better. —10fi— S AENGER’S Clothing’ Furnishings Radio Dry Goods Millinery Shoes When you buy your clothing from us you will always have that feeling of being correctly and smartly dressed. Make our store your store, and let us get acquainted with you and your clothing needs; we can be a benefit to each other in this way. We not only sell the best of furnishings, but everything that 'eaves our store carrie sour own guarantee. We are centrally located on north Main street and extend to you an invitation to make this store your downtown headquarters. REGARDING THE INCOME TAX What Certain Writers Would Say Were They Living Todav Sir Walter Scott— Breathes there the man, not filled with dread, Who to himself hath sadly said, This is my own, my income tax ? Who is not ’threatened with brain strom, As he looks o’er the printed form And tries to state the honest facts! Lord Alfred Tennyson— Write, write, write, On thy income tax, ah me! And ’tis best that my tongue does not utter The thoughts that arise in me! ! Henry W. Longfellow’s “Brainy Day”— The day is warm and bright and cheery 1 have answered every quiz and query Of mv income tax—and now' my brai l Is filled with aches and shooting pain. Yet the day is bright and cheery. Or Shakespeare would have Hamlet solilo- quize thus— To w rite, or not to write—that is the ques- tion : Whether ’tis better for the mind to suffer The serious results from overwork, From filling out an income tax report, Or to take arms against a department of trouble, . And bv opposing, lose mental equilibrium . Kdgar Allan Poe— Once upon a midnight dreary, as I ponder- et! weak and weary, Over an income tax reoort, its puzzling lore Made me slee v, I wras napping, suddenly there came a tapping. And a raven came in flapping, flapping through my chamber door. “Ah, a visitor,” I muttered and the grim bird sternly uttered These words as it slowly fluttered, flutter- ed to a bust of Volstead Just above my chamber door—these three words and nothing more— Quoth the raven, “Write some more.” Do you know why '-our hair isn’t red? Because Ivory don’t rust. What is an optimist? A fellow who keeps on «roin to dull par- ties for fear he will miss something. What is a dividend ? A dividend is the profit earned until they get the public to buv the stock. What side of the cow do you sit on to milk ? The outside. —107— COMPLIMENTS OF cThe cCincoln Ur ail Confectionery M rs. G. I). Litherland, Prop. PHONE 1S2 O’FALLON, ILL. Blessed are the poor in purse; for theirs is not Budina’s. Blessed are the meek: for they shall get in right with the high and mighty. Blessed are they that hunger after hash and soup; for they shall be filled. Blessed are they that flunk; for they mav get a chance to try again. Blessed are they that borrow anil return; for they shall have little competition. Blessed are they who have back seats; for they may use their books. Blessed are they who have campus dates; for lessons worry them not. 1 don’t like my professor at all; In fact I think he’s punk. He sharpened his pencil with my knife, To mark me down a Hunk. 113-115 South Illinois Street Belleville, Illinois Printed This oAnnual They do all Other Kinds of Printing as Well —108— MEM I NI .... v | ( | J I.................................................... MEM I N I- ALUMNI NOTES ta The O’Fallon High School Alumni Association was found- ed in 1908. The first meeting was held in the M. E. Church. Thomas Gordon, of the class of 1903, was the presiding officer. The Association then contained forty members, twenty-nine of whom were present at the first meeting. The following offic- ers were chosen by a vote of the majority for the ensuing year: Mr. Thomas Gordon, President. Miss Edith Ilousam, 1st Vice-President. Miss Eleanor Deischer, 2nd Vice President. Mr. John Zapf, Secretary Treasurer. Miss Jessie Harper, Alumni Speaker. It was decided at this meeting to hold an annual meeting and to adopt into the association the members that graduated from the High School that year. After the business meeting the graduates adjourned to the banquet room where the Lad- ies’ Aid Society had prepared an elegant meal. The officers for this year are as follows: Mr. Raymond Schilling, President. Mr. Dave Lawrence, Vice-President. Mrs. Elsa Lemen, 2nd Vice-Pres. Miss Gertrude Lienesch, Secretary. Mr. Thomas Gordon, Speaker. Mr. Sam Cohen, Treasurer. From year to year since then each class has been auto- matically adopted into the association. May its members keep alive forever the indomitable spirit of 0. T. H. S. and the Blue and Old Gold. —110— 1 9 2 5 r MEM INI «................................................. • ••••••••••••••a....................... • ALUMNI DIRECTORY BS 1903 Edna Thurston Ethel Evans ... Ralph Evans Thomas Gordon Henry Poignee Lenora Stites — Kathryn Bowler Lucille Bugg ........... Jessie Harper . Janie Lawrence Elsa Schilling Mary Hautrow Ruth Scott . John Boilina Otto Fink Jacob Pohlman ...........— iNo graduates in 1905 on Edith Housam ..... Sylvia Cartwright Grace Scott ______ Ella Rebhan William Hemmer Ernst Asbury----- George Thomas 1 lmer Begole Helen Zinkgraf Carrie Ah ring Agnes Gordon Gertrude Distler Eleanor Deischer Lias Phoenix ____ Myrtle Buckley Albert Weil David Lawrence Adolph Budina Mattie McLaughlin Anna Schachner....... John Zapf ____ George Mantle Fred Poser Gilmore Darrow Bookkeeper ............... St. Louis, Mo. Poultry Raiser ........... O’Fallon, 111. ____________________________ Deceased ...Manager 10 Cent Store Kansas City, Mo. i —111— 1 !) 2 5 Mrs. Walter Avers O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Henry Huschle E. St. Louis, 111. Insurance . O’Fallon. 111. Banker O’Fallon. 111. Accountant O’Fallon, 111. 1904 : — Stenographer Washington, D. C. Mrs. Ralph Evans. O’Fallon. 111. Mrs. Arthur Schlir.ger ... O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Archibald Linde. Chicago, 111. Mrs. Richard Griffiths.. Tayloiville, 111. „Supt. Schools Paragould, Ark. . Mrs. Emil Zimmerman Roundup, Mont. Mrs. Ail Graham Detroit, Mich. Sec. Printing Co.. O’Fallon, 111. Bookkeeper O’Fallon, 11! Unknown East St. Louis. 111. a”ge 1’rom two to three year course.) : 1906 Mrs. Clarence Pierce ...... Deceased Stenographer Chicago, 111. Civil Sendee Washington, D. C. Mrs. Joseph Peel . East St. Louis, 111. Teacher Saginaw, Mich. Doctor New Baden, 111. Merchant O’Fallon, 111. Farmer O’Fallon, 111. 1907 : • Mrs. John Schneider O’Fallon, 111. Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Dan Mowe Lebanon. 111. Mrs. E. Verhelz Forgon, Okla. Mrs. Han’ev Mitchell. Kirkwood, Mo. ..Factorvman Detroit, Mich. 1908 Printer O’Fallon, 1111. Architect - Chicago, 111. Mrs. J Willard O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Ed. Thomas O’Fallon, 111. — � ««««■ � � ( j MEM I N i 1909 Viola Schilling ... At home ..... Paragould, Ark. Daisy Glenn —..................Mrs. Herbert Walrath ...Portland, Ore. Ralph Lienesch ................. Tobacco Factory Man ...O’Fallon, 1111. Oliver Joseph _ Automobile Dealer ..... .... O’Fallon, III. Alt.� Pfeiffer Farmer O’Fallon, 1111. Hazel Neville ____Mrs. Carrie Deischer, Pontiac, Mich. Julia Brown .Mrs. Geo. Thomas O’Fallon, 111. Elsie Bug -.............. ...................Mrs. Gerk Lemen O’Fallon, III. 1910 Blanche Scott ...._....................... Mrs Alfred Smith ......... Detroit, Mich. Myrtle Sandeis Deceased Beatrice Daniels Mrs. Beatrice Freivogel O’Fallon, 111. Margaret Smith Mrs. John Molomby St. Louis, Mo. Olyve Darrow ........Teacher .. Los Angeles, Cal. Augusta Pannier ..Mrs. Fred Ziegenbein Brighton, III. Mable Veerbeek Mrs Frank Peeples Detroit, Mich. Will Beedle ......... .....................Chemist ............ Los Angeles, Cal. Arnold Lang .............................— Mechanic ................- Pasadena, Cal. Millard Stone Teachei Worden, 111. 1911 Charles Lienesch Mamie Bittles Elmer Asbury Clara Brockhahn Ada Scott ......... Nellie Carroll Margaret Distler Zula Coffmann Lucy Mantle ...... Ruth Neville Anna Fischer Grace Schott Berton Sperry Clarence Crosby Phoebe Cohen ...................... Mary Bailey ................... ... Irene Bugg ........................ Lily Fuchs ___ _____________ Ruth Lienesch _____________________ Phyllis Neville Marian Pierce ............-...... - Irene Seddon________________ -...... Sophia Thomas _____________________ Paula Tiedemann ................... Elbert Begole .....—.......... -.. William Bechtold .................. Fred Heien _______________________ Cyril Pfeiffer Leslie Smiley ................—.... Chemist ......................Berkley, Cal. Mrs. Hamilton Randle Belleville, 111. ......Mechanic ........ ....... O’Fallon, III. _______________ _____________________ Deceased .....Teacher .......................Detroit, Mich -----Teacher ..................... O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. L. Gausemann St. Louis, Mo. —.................................. Deceased .At home O’Fallon. 111. — Mrs. Geo. Deere St. Louis, Mo. .Teacher O’Fallon, ill . .Mrs. Linde Lemen O’Fallon, III. ...— Traffic Officer Los Angeles, Cal. 1912 Osteopathist Festus, Mo. Mrs. Max Goldberg Belleville, III. .......Mrs. C. Mayberry O’Fallon, 111. ......Mrs. Elbert Begole _________ Casey ville. 111. ......Teacher _______________________ O’Fallon, III. .....Teacher ...................... O’Fallon, 111. ......Mrs. W. Maibes ............. O’Fallon ,111. _____Mrs. Fred Bevirt............. .. O’Fallon, III. Mrs. C. G. Herzberger O’Fallon, 111. .....Mrs. W. Hughes............Webster Groves, Mo .....Mrs. Bryan Bugg ............. Belleville, 111. -----Farmer ______________________ Caseyville, 111. Mechanic O’Fallon, 111. Mine Foreman O’Fallon, 111. -Farmer O’Fallon, 111. .....-Mine Superintendent Pinckneyville, 111. —112— MEM1NI 1913 Music Teacher Edwardsville, 111. Virginia Smiley Mrs. C. G. Melony Court Camp, Minn. Mrs. C. Fitzmaurice Candon, Ore. Mrs. Zimmermann Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Chas. Polk St. Louis, Mo. M rs. Bode Deceased Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Albertina Tiedemann Grace Fostpr Mrs. E. Petill St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Elmer Zinkgraf O’Fallon, 111. Fthpl Wilhite Mrs. E. Proffitt 0 Falkm, 111. M v rtlp Wilhitp Mrs. Arnold Hillemann O'Fallon, 111. Flora Fink Mrs. Raddish Jerseyville, 111. Jpnnip Scott Mrs. Edmond Seibert Smithton, 111. Hazel McFarland Mrs. George Pfeiffer Mascoutah, 111. Mrs. Alex Ellis O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Seipp East St. Louis, 111. Decease 1 .. Postmaster O’Fallon, 111. Unknown Business _ St. Louis, Mo. 1911 Mechanic St. Louis, Mo. Student I ebanon, 111. Mrs. C. E. Crosby Festus, Mo. Mrs. Carl Meinkoth O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. Clarence Wilhite Detroit, Mich. Stenographer O’Fallon. HI. Mrs. F. Plassard O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. E. Skaer East St. Louis, 111. Elevator — Belleville, 111. Factory Inspector — Kansas City, Mo. Charles Hartmann Businessman Collinsville, 111. (No graduates in 1915 on accoUnt of change from three to four year course.) 1916 Jessie Behrens — -....— ----Clerk .......—....—.... Vllgiliift Ahrens Frances Alexander . —...Mrs. Harry Curran Gladys Mantle .............. -........At Home —..........— Jean Bassett ............ —------------Mrs. Harrington — George Bemreuter .... ..........— Salesman Joseph Bailey —............-...-.— Salesman James Bittles ........—........—.......— Pharmacist ..-...— Earl Asbury —..................—........Insurance Agent Walter Trippel .............. : - - President Ivory Co- Ed ward Fischer ..........—.........—-—Killed in Sendee Ralph Stites ___________________________Salesman------------ Wilbur Widicus -------------------------Bookkeeper ..... ____ O’Fallon, 111. Deceased O’Fallon, 111. ....... O’Fallon, 111. ______Garnett, Kas. .... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. _______ O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. Washington, D. C. __________ Deceased Belleville, 111. __Edwardsville, 111. —113— 1 9 2 5 -4 •..............MEM I N I 1917 Lutie Distler O’Fallon, 111. Mae Campbell Mrs. Joe Hubbard O’Fallon, 111. Irene Schaefer Mrs. Leslie Bevirt .. O’Fallon, 111. Josephine Lienesch Mrs. Earl Asbury O’Fallon, III. Violet Glenn Teacher Belleville, III. Gertrude Lienesch - Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Samuel Cohen Business Man O’Fallon, III. George Mueller Detroit, Mich. George Badgley Farmer O’Fallon, 111. George Ladd Electrician Detroit, Mich. Etta Bussong 1918 Teacher Belleville, 111. Harold Davison Insurance .Agent St. Louis, Mo. Irene Harrow Teacher Marissa, 111. Dorothy Davison Teacher ... O’Fallon. 111. Albert Keck Coal Dealer .... Lebanon, 111. Irma Schachner Bank Clerk O’Fallon, 111. Clara Hall Teacher O’Fallon, 111. Nellie Roberts O’Fallon, 111. Edna Bernreuter At Home O’Fallon, 111. Eunice Mantle Mrs. J. Archibald . O’Fallon, 111. Inez Mantle Mrs. J. Mantle O’Fallon, 111. LuCynthia Herzing Mascoutah. 111. Ruth Bailey Belleville. 111. Raymond Scott Mechanic Detroit, Mich. O’Fallon, 111. Florence Bertram At Home Meredith Bertram Mrs. C. Switzer O’Fallon, III. George Fischer Miner O’Fallon, 111. Elsie Distler Mrs. J. Mever Belleville, 111. Earl Reiss 1919 Electrician Elmer Hartman Clerk O’Fallon 111 Walter Hartman Business O’Fallon 111 Earl Dawes Miner O’Fallon, 111. Janice Bertram Mrs. Janice Schnell O’Fallon. Ill Helen Bertram At Home O’Fallon 111 Marie Schaefer Teacher O’Fallon 111. Ida Pfenninghausen Stenographer Maplewood 111 Cleopha Dickroetger Mrs. Ed. Lanter Belleville. Ill Maurice Ahrens 1920 Supt. of Schools Honeywell Mo Loring Beedle . .Teacher . .. Casevville 111 Kieth Bassett St Louis Mo Scranton Van Houten Teacher . O’Fallon 111 Nick Feder College Ellsworth McGeehon College O’Fallon 111 Morris Rothkegel O’Fallon III Edward Bernreuter Mechanic O’Fallon 111 Erwin Runkwitz, Jr. - Farmer Lebanon, 111. Alice Bailey - Clerk O’Fallon 111 Abe Kaplain St, Louis, Mo —114— SClHItHIHIIM ••••••• M KM IN 1 .John Lienesch Antoinette Pfeiffer Lily Wilhite ...... Agnes UeuHs -------- Halcyn Glenn .....- Inez Distler ...... __College ..... Mrs. A. Bell __Mrs. W. Fyle __Mrs. Cox ...._ ..Clerk ........ ..Mrs. Wiechert -... O'Fallon, 111. .. Belleville, III. .... St. Louis, Mo. ..Troy, 111. St. Louis, Mo. Belleville, 111. I j I Walter Warma Evelyn McGeehon Oral McGeehon Florence Keck Theodora Schilling Mary McNulty Marie Johnson----- Willa Behrnes .... Martha Powell Percy Hill ....... Vernon Bridges Lester Campbell Roland Friedewald Carrie Glenn — Verla Scott ---- Katie McNulty Irene Powell ..... Julia Harwick Bemetta Schilling Lucille Koehler Ella Luckner .....— Helen Cohen ------ Melvin Brewer George Darrow Elmer Yanda Herschel Willhite Althea Bailey .......... Mildred Bassett -------- Dora Bernreuter -------- Frances Eckert ....... - Vivian Glenn ........- Catherine Greutzemacher Mildred Greutzemacher Catherine Hemmer-------- Ester Kuhlmann ......... Bernice Morgan ......... Edwin Schilling ........ Dorthy Shaw .......... — Jennie Simmons Georgia Williams Albert Zimmermann _... Belleville, 111. _ O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. ___O’Fallon, 111. ___O’Fallon, 111. Franklin, 111. ... O’Fallon, III. ... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. _ O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. _ O’Fallon, 111. 1921 ___Bus Driver ..........— ___Teacher ...—... ...... ..Mrs. J. See------------ ___At Home............—.. ___Mrs. C. Zingraph ....— ___Clerk--------------— ___Mrs. W. Dallas________ ___Clerk----------------- ___Clerk ________________ —College ---------------- — Mechanic _____________ —Clerk------------------- —Surveyor --------------- 1922 Mrs. J. Agles ............... O’Fallon, 111. —.Mrs. W. Scott.............. — Detroit, Mich. .... Telephone Operator ...O’Fallon, 111. .... Stenographer .... O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. J. Duncan .............. O’Fallon, 111. Mrs. 0. Ziesel . East St. Louis, 111. .....Milliner ......... East St. Louis, 111. ..Mrs. G. L. Koderhandt. ______ Lebanon, III. „..At Home ..................St. Louis, Mo. Miner O’Fallon, 111. College O’Fallon, 111. ..Stenographer .......—- O’Fallon, 111. - Barber...................... Detroit, Mich. 1923 __Teacher __College M rs. W. Kimes. .Teacher......— .Teacher _______ At Home _______ College __Stenographer ........ ..Stenographer __Teacher --------- —.. ......College —........ __At Home ----------- Nurse ............... __At Home ...- __Stenographer ......O’Fallon, 111. -----Columbia, Mo. ....... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. ...... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, III. ....... Normal, 111. O’Fallon. 111. O’Fallon, 111. ...„ O’Fallon, 111. Normal, III. ... O’Fallon, 111. St. Louis, Mo. East St. Louis, III. ______O’Fallon, 111. • .......................... —115— 1 ) 2 5 d MEM I NI 1921 NHir Hill Milliner O'Fallon, III Edna Campbell Stenographer O’Fallon, 111. Adrienne Anderson College ....................... O’Fallon, III. Catherine Beedle College Normal, 111. Mildred Mantle At Home O’Fallon, 111 Evelyn Mantle ..............................At Home ................ O’Fallon, 111. Myrtle Slavens ...—.......................„At Home ...................... O’Fallon, 111. Lillie Powell ........ ....................At Home .................... O’Fallon, 111. Faynedia Bertram ............At Home O’Fallon, 111. Irene Keck At Home O’Fallon, 111. Ma cella Agles ....................-------Stenographer O’Fallon, 111. Margaret Heron At Home O’Fallon, 111. Carl Corbier At Home O’Fallon, 111. Alfred Crossley .................College O’Fallon, III. Adolph Ohlendorf ........ .............. Clerk O’Fallon, 111 Raymond Schilling Stenographer O’Fallon, 111. Amos Stites R. R. Agent Belleville. III. Clarence Hess Clerk O’Fallon, 111. Robert Munier ............................College------- Bloomington, 111. Harold Proffitt ______________ CM O’Fallon. 111. Webster Marxer __________—...-........_...College..................... St. Louis, Mo. Wilmer Knewitz College .................... Bloomington, 111. Thora Green At Homo O’Fallon, III 1923 Erma Vanda Opal Meehan Felton Koch ........—...... Walter Hesse ______________ Harold Taylor —____________ Julius Runkwitz ___________ Josephine Rieder ..._...... Sertella Bertram .......... Harold Schilling ___________ John Dove ................. Edison Rieder _____________ Vera Schroeder.............— Clemens Hemmer .......... Russell Eckert ............ Cornelia Hobein Anna McNulty Florence Rapp Lillian Ambry ............ _ Melvem Hemmen ............. Leona Meinkoth ____________ Alda Spargo ............... Fred Brewer Eugene Brown .......... Warren Morgan ............. Constance Glenn ........... Margaret Schuetz __________ Marcel Friederick .......... Katherine Phillips .......-... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon. 111. O’Fallon. III. O’Fallon. 111. ..-....— Lebanon, III. ........... Lebanon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon. DL ------------ Lebanon, 111. O’Fallon. III. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. ........ O’Fallon, III. O’Fallon, III. O’Fallon. Ill O’Fallon. III. O’Fallon, 111. ........... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. .....-..... O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon, 111. ...... O’Fallon 111. O’Fallon, 111. O’Fallon. III. 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