Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1923 volume:

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PAGE NINE Oe Commercial LATIN and MUSIC fW HlLSIL JURGENS SCIENCE MH MATHEMATICS T Fck HISTORY AND PHYSICAL MANUAL TRAINING TRAININ6 V eato PEDAG06Y and sewing EVELYN WYLIE ENGLISH AND FRENCH X6E 0' ENGLISH AS WE SEE THEM P. C. H. S. is a noted school (Noted—observe what 1 said', For its number of brilliant teachers And its very remarkable head. Tis Mr. Hoskinson of whom 1 speak, Our superintendent you see; For jokes, and hard work, and discipline, too, A better could never be. John G. Swinney, our Chemistry prof, Is one among many we claim; There’s a wave in his hair, and it s auburn, too, For which he isn’t to blame. Miss Gracen is speedy in more ways than one. As a typist and a Ford driver, too; She’s got a giggle that’s worth a million When a feller's downhearted and blue. Mrs. Eggleston’s willing to lend a hand To Freshies and Seniors the same; As a coach of plays and debates this year She surely has won much fame. Miss Kerns, our instructor in Latin, Has talent forty and four; She reads and plays and sings with ease And many, many things more. Miss Wylie, la demoiselle francaise. Is working for a pension, oui, oui; She has taught beaucoup d annee As many as four minus three. Miss Geyer knows all about History. What's happened way back to B. C.; But that's nothing—it doesn't prevent her From the good times of Springtime, A. D. Miss Jurgens, with a Master’s in Science, Has met with success this year; But orange blossoms, and wedding bells Are dangerously near, we fear. And last, but not least, are the Eatons, Both Mr. and Mrs., you know: And dear little Eaton, Junior, We love each one of them so. PAGE ELEVEN —Frances Watts, '23. Everett Swenson Athenaeum Class President, 23; Headlight Staff, ’23: Sec. and Treas. of Class ’23; Pandora’s Box; Love Pirates of Hawaii; Baseball, '21, ’22, ’23; Football, ’23. Slow and easy wins the race, Is Everett Swanson’s walking pace; But when he’s in the study hall He’s first as when he plays baseball. Phyllis Nordgren Athenaeum Vice-President, ’23; His Model Wife, ‘20; Dinner at Six, ’21; Pandora’s Box, ’21; Sally, ’22; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22; Sec. of Glee Club. ’23; G. A. C., ’23; Headlight Staff, ’23; Reflector Staff. 23. And now for Phyllis—I’ll soon stop in despair. It’s time to be writing a book I declare; But I’ll sum it up this way—you’ll have to agree She’s clever and witty, just as dear as can be. Ruth Hoskinson Platonian Glee Club, ’23; Orchestra. ’23; Reflector Staff. ’23; Class Sec., ’23; G. A. C., ’23. A comedian, too, we have in our number; She with many a tale our mind doth encumber. She sure can play—she’s entertaining you know— When Ruth’s around nothing ever is slow. Donald Kirk Platonian Treasurer of Class ’23; Irene, 20; Patricia. ’22; Country Justice, 21; Reflector Staff. 23. Slow to anger, slow to work; Slow to make everything but his jaws shirk. Olive Johnson Platonian Love Pirates of Hawaii, '22: O. A. C., '23; Glee Club. '23. Have you heard of that girl in the Senior Class, Olive, a demure and loveable lass? Who strictly maintains all the good Senior traits And silently waits for the voice of the Fates. Lowell Pearson Sec. Athenaeum Society. '23; Sally, '21; Old Fashioned Garden. '23; Love Pirates of Hawaii, '22. Lowell, a mighty Hercules, Always tries his best to please; Especially his teachers fair. To them he has a gallant air. Dorcas Newman Platonian Bargain Day at Bloomstein's, '21; Love Pirates of Hawaii. '22; Treas. of Platonian Society, '22; G. A. C.. '23; Reflector Staff. '23. Keen and witty is Dorcas N.. Clever with pencil or with pen. Ready to lend a helping hand And be the best sport anyone can. Sara Hyde Athenaeum Glee Club, '20; Teacher, Kin I Go Home? '20; G. A. C., '23; Love Pirates of Hawaii, '22. Chemistry, did I hear you say? Sara doesn't think it’s play; We've often heard of a crush or two. On faculty members, too. have you? Lcren Mullinax Platonian Love Pirates of Hawaii, '22; Class Basketball, '22. Laugh and the world laughs with you, To this motto I’m always true; Cry and the world laughs at you, Believe this and you'll never be blue. Bernard Kirk Platonian Basketball, 22, 23; Football. 23; Baseball, 22, ’23. Bernard with head aflame In walk and in action may be tame; But when it comes to basketball, Bernard K. is ahead of them all. Dorothy Given Athenaeum V'ce-President Athenaeum Society, 23; Sally. ’22; Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22; Reflector Staff, 23; Glee Club, 20, 21; G. A. C.. 23. Dorothy Given is faithful and true, She’s an all-round girl as ever you knew; When there’s a task some Senior should do. Dorothy is called on and carries it through. Gladys Whitman Athenaeum Love Pirates of Hawaii; Girls Glee Club, 23. A farmer’s wife for you. my dear; The country’s the place for Gladys. I fear. She’s happy and gay whatever you say; In class she’s a great and shining ray. Gertrude Swanson Platonian Glee Club. ’19. ’23; G. A. C.. ’23; Ghost of An Idea. ’22; Reflector Staff, 23; Love Pirates of Hawaii. This prominent girl in the Senior Class, This dear old girl I never could pass. With a business head and a capable mind She’s a rare combination. I’m sure you will find. Lucille Belton Platonian Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22; Glee Club, ’23; G. A. C.f 23. A happy face and smile serene, She longs to be a movie queen. Pauline Holley Athenaeum Teacher. Can I Go Home? ’20; His Model Wife. '19; Sally, '21; G. A. G . •23; Glee Club. '22. Haven tresses and jet black eyes, When she frowns a fond hope dies. Irene Bear Platonian Sec. of Platonian Society. '21; Glee Club, '23; Reflector Staff, '23; Platonian Debate, '21; Love Pirates of Hawaii. '22. Here’s a girl who has talent—she writes very well; I’d like to have time on her genius to dwell; She’s surely good-natured, that we all know, Always a grin, never thinking of woe. Mary Carson Platonian Glee Club, ’23; Literary Contest. 22; Reflector StafT. ’23; G. A. C.. ’23 Love Pirates of Hawaii. Of all the nice girls, all the sweetest and best. You’d not have them all ’til Mary you’d guessed; Chuck full of nonsense, brim full of fun; If you want a good time. Mary Carson’s the one. Frances Watts Athenaeum Class President, '22; Editor of Headlight, '23; Editor of Reflector. ’23; Green Stockings, '23: Literary Contest, ’21; Sec. Athenaeum Society. 21; Love Pirates of Hawaii; Pan dora's Box, ’21. If she has any faults. She’s left us in doubt; At least in four years We’ve not found them out. Philip Nordgren Platonian Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22; Green Stockings. 23; baseball. ’22; Cartoonist for Reflector and Headlight. An artist of rare distinction Phil will surely be; He draws the cleverest pictures That anyone will see. Myrle Shinker Athenaeum Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22; Debate, 23; Glee Club. ’23. I'll be your friend forever and a day, But you must promise to see my way. Elizabeth Kemp Platonian Class President. 21; Asst. Editor of Headlight, 23; Green Stockings, ’23; Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22; Sec. Platonian Society, 21; Debate, ’21; Reflector Staff. 23. A truer friend than Elizabeth, here. Is hard to find at any time, my dear; And when it comes to classes, she’s not dumb. But rather makes the other students glum. Howard Hill Athenaeum Class President. 20; Pandora’s Box, ’21; Debate, 22; Reflector Staff. 23; Headlight Staff. 23; Green Stockings, 23. I came. I saw. I conquered. We believe great Caesar spake thus; Were it not for our History we surely would think ’Twas Howard making all of that fuss. Opal Moudy Athenaeum Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22; G. A. C., 23; Reflector Staff. 23; Glee Club. 23. Opal Moudy is jolly and bright, In all her classes a star; But Latin is her special delight. Where she’s really far above par. Helen Passwaters Athenaeum Vice-President of Class 22; Glee Club, 23; Class Sec. and Treas., 21; Love Pirates of Hawaii. 22. Like Helen of Troy in name and in fame. But though she has suitors, she treats them the same. Dottie Penington Athenaeum Sally, '22; Love Pirates of Hawaii, •22; Debate. '23; Glee Club, '23; O. A. C., '23. Dottie Penington surely can sing, Making all distant echoes ring; In expression she's bright. So we confess she's all right. Spencer Anderson Athenaeum Class Treasurer, ’20; Pandora's Box. •21; Love Pirates of Hawaii, '22; Sally, '22; Football, '22; Business Manager of Reflector, '23. Small of stature, light of hair; As an all round sport. Spen’s right there. Marie Parsons Platonian Glee Club. '22. '23; Love Pirates of Hawaii, '21; Ghost of An Idea. '21; Headlight Staff, '23. Marie's a Senior who has very few flaws. As will agree men who make the state laws; With manners that are never in the least alarming. She’s gracious, she's bright, and altogether charming. Maye Pollock Platonian Pandora’s Box, '21; Ghost of An Idea, '22: Love Pirates of Hawaii. '22; Glee Club. '23; Green Stockings. '23; Orchestra. '23; G. A. C., '23. If I had wishes ten and one, I'd always wish to have some fun; I’d rather play and dance and sing And smile and laugh than anything. Clarence Olson Platonian Oration. '20; Pandora's Box. '21; In the Land of Nowhere, '22. Delicate tastes in many lines. A flightier temperament one never finds; But always trying to help the rest. That they may do their very best. Raymond Aukland Athenaeum Football. ’22; County Justice; Sally. ’22; Green Stockings, ’23; Dinner at Six. ’21. He's good at inventing, also in art; But his greatest ambition is to get a sweetheart. Harold Goodwin Athenaeum Pandora’s Box. 21; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22. My chief attraction is my smile; I’m also meek and without guile. Lillian Helman Platonian Love Pirates of Hawaii. '22; G A C.. ’23; Glee Club. ’23. Lillian Helman there’s nothing to say. Of one who is loved as is she; She’s just sweet Lillian day by day. And all that a Senior should be. Doris Bresee Athenaeum Glee Club. 23; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22; G. A. C.. ’23; Pandora’s Box. '21. Attractive in form and manner, too. A friend ever faithful, ever true; A brilP'ant student in every class. A really truly Senior lass. Anna Dale Athenaeum Teacher. Can I Go Home? ’20; Glee Club. '23; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22. Here I'm in a quandary. I’ve too much to say; It's hard to tell Anna's good points in this way. Alberta Swanson Athenaeum Glee Club. ’19 ’23; G. A. C.. 23; Love Pirates of Hawaii, 22. Like a ray of sunshine Warming up the clay. With an even purpose Is Alberta Mae. Bertha Lynch Athenaeum Girls’ Glee Club, ’23; Pandora’s Box. ’21; Love Pirates of Hawaii, ’22. Quaint and sweet as a nun is she. Hours she’s spent in reverie. Marjorie Johnson Athenaeum Glee Club. ’23; G. A. C.. ’23; Ghost of An Idea. 22; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22. Marge indeed, we must not forget. A Senior of note who has ne’er failed us yet; As calm, yet as busy as ever you see. Marjorie sure is the girl for me. Irene Adamson Platonian Pandora's Box. ’21; Love Pirates of Hawaii. ’22; Glee Club. ’23; G. A. C.. ’23. Irene is very ambitious. She seldom gets out of sorts; The only complaint we ever heard Was. “Oh. I’m so short!” Alice Jones Athenaeum G. A. C.. ’23; Glee Club. ’23; Pandora’s Box. ’21. Laughing, smiling all the while. Seems to be the very best style Of this small and likeable lass In our noted Senior class. Ruby Lindgren Athenaeum Glee Club. ’23; G A. C.. 23; Pandora's Box. 23; Ghost of An Idea. 22. Oh. I’m a cute little Miss. As nice as can be; And if you do not like me. The fault is surely with thee. CLASS HISTORY It was in September, 1919, that a merry congregation of lads and lassies tripped merrily into the awe-inspiring portals of P. H. S., dancing and singing their jolly way and shouting with gladness as children will. They numbered seventy strong and their verdant freshness pervaded the atmosphere and filled it with a delightful newness that was felt by everyone, even the Seniors. Now, after four years in this hall of learning, we are about to leave, dignified. world-wise, full of knowledge and book-lore. Far behind are the careful graces and infant ways, strewn along the path, where they were gradually discarded, beside the long and narrow way, that they have followed and whose end they now have in sight. Of this goodly number, there remain but forty. These will receive their diplomas in June and graduate with full honors. Early in the first year, after the customary initiations, including tonsorial treatment, the class was organized. Howard Hill was elected to the executive chair. As far as social events and startling dramatic episodes were concerned, this year was uneventful. The only happening of note was the far-famed Freshman picnic in which the class was caught in a small deluge and had to beat a hasty retreat in poor order to a dilapidated cow-shed. The second year resembled the first, in that it included a damp picnic, and other affairs less poignant to the memory. Elizabeth Kemp carried off presidential honors and served the class most illustriously. As Juniors, they ventured first upon the great sea of dramatics. The Junior boys presented before the public a farcical comedy entitled Country Justice, which everyone agreed was screamingly funny. At the Junior-Senior banquet the Class of '23 entertain with an operetta called The Love Pirates of Hawaii. Miss Dottie Penington played the leading role, while Lowell Pearson took the masculine lead. The clever impersonation of Pirates by some of the boys was worthy of mention. Raymond Johnson was the Pirate Chief, giving a startling but real impersonation and which, in fact, some thought was too true to life. The last but not at all least is the Senior year. The class was organized hter than usual, some weeks having elapsed before it was accomplished. Everett Swenson was elected president of the class. The Reflector has been in the minds of nearly all graduating classes, the great accomplishment of the year, and the Class of 23 is no exception to the general rule. They have succeeded in putting before the public one of the best annuals that Paxton has ever seen. Also the class has been developing along the lines of scholarship and athletics. They have representatives in every field of action, including debating and other literary work. Nearly half the Varsity football team was composed of boys of the Senior class, in spite of their handicap for numbers in regard to the masculine sex. The greatest event of the year proved to be Hobo Day. There is no need to go into detail here, as it has been given attention elsewhere in this book. But it showed that this same class was not lacking in spirit and that they were loyal. There is no better reason for their actions than the meaning of the old maxim, A common fate is a PAGE TWENTY-THREE— closer tie than birth. It is the one thing that brought them together and showed the worth of true fellowship. The Junior-Senior Banquet, the Class Play, Commencement and Baccalaureate services are yet to come, and the Class of 2 3 looks forward to them with great anticipation. But in the looking back over the past four years, there comes a touch of sadness that will not down. The leave-taking of school life is not nearly so much joy and happiness as we had anticipated during our Freshman trials and tribulations or in tackling a hard exam. But now after four years, all too short in retrospect, of work and play, joy and sorrow, we are about to leave our P. H. S., never again to enter as students. PRIZE POEM—“THOSE SENIORS” At school there is a bunch of kids. Who fill you up with lots of fibs; By right they ought to be in cribs— Those Baby Seniors. They're getting worse each day by day. We re Seniors,' you can hear them say, “Were going to be the president some day’’— Those Smart Seniors. Their heads are always in the air And most of them have bobbed hair; The rest need nothing, they're so fair— Those Pretty Seniors. Their faces shine like polished brass. If I were them I d wear a mask. And not be looking in the glass— Those Ugly Seniors. Of course we don't really try to be mean. But always try to be straight and clean. But do you blame us when they don’t know beans? — Those Awful Seniors. -PAGE TWENTY-FOUR- —Harold Belton. STUDENT LIFE DURING ASSEMBLY from 8:30-9:00 AM- TO i:00—l.l OP.M IF knowledge IS power Miss ORACE v 'S FORD COULD Run without an en6ine. r— MORNING FEATURE. ONE OF OUR | [VILLAGE FAR' SONS 6 IVES US A BIT QF advise. SENIOR � . QUARTET IH I iuilucile b- SELLING TICKETS. MOTiOn'II Pictures SENIOR HOBBIES. D.KIRK- HIS P,PE SAMMY ‘MOTORING” Elizabeth kV ONt round ' ,'wt trip ticket liiMl to hoopstoh, 1. PLEASE!” OOTTY-P SIMGIN6 OUR PRESIDENT •STUDYIH6 RADIO NEWS Boston, Mass., February 18, 1940. It was while I was visiting my brother, who lived in a snmll Massachusetts college town, that my sister-in-law, a woman prominent in her local club centers. one day persuaded me to go to a luncheon with her. We were to hear the mo3t eminent professor of the college. The speaker had been announced when I heard a familiar Ahem-m — one of those original throat troubling noises caused from nervousness. I knew immediately, after looking at the face of the speaker, who he was. My eyes could not deceive me; it was Everett Swenson. I felt like stopping the speech immediately and giving him three rousing cheers. But I directed mv attention to a most interesting lecture. At length, again he gave that familiar Ahem-m” and sat down. 1 was given no chance to speak to him until after luncheon. Later, however, I rushed to him. He seemed glad to see me and asked me to wait for him. When Everett was free to go, he asked me out to his home for dinner. The house was very dreary and the room that he ushered me into had a very serious atmosphere. When at last I felt at ease to look around, it was through a door which stood ajar, a large work room. Everett, evidently noting my curiosity, asked me if I would care to go through his laboratory. Of course, I wanted to, and when we entered, I w?s all eyes and fingers, and asked questions like a small boy. At one end of the room was a large black bookcase that looked more like a cupboard than a bookcase. But 1 did not wish to appear too curious, so 1 sat down on a bench and started to talk to him. Naturally our conversation turned to our High School days. As 1 had not seen Everett since a year after we graduated. I was anxious to know what he had been doing and all he knew of our classmates during these seventeen years since our graduation. He told me that he could show me where everyone was and I thought he meant to tell me, so 1 treid to lead him on by conversation, but instead Tie told about one thing he had seen and then another, till 1 felt rather anxious about his mental capacity. He evidently noticed this, for laughing. he stepped to this huge black bookcase, inserted a key. pressed a spring, and the case parted to display the queerist looking radio set I had ever seen. After I had adjusted my head set. he asked if 1 was ready, and told me not to be disappointed if the apparatus did not work, but to hope for the best. After several adjustments as to wave length, I began to see sights that looked somewhat familiar, and was not surorised to see a familiar hat shop sign and a little dark-eyed lady with coal-black hair, very busy trimming and decorating her show window for the spring display. 1 recognized this little woman as Doris Bresee, who had inherited the shop from Madam Wilson. Then I noticed two familiar faces coming toward the shop —one a light-haired lady and the other a large dark-haired one. They both showed the care-worn faces of the school-room. I immediately heard the conversation. They were Marjorie lohnson and Anna Dale, telling Doris how happy they would be when they received their government pensions. This happened to be market day. -PAGE TWENTY-8EVEN- and the streets were thronged with farmer wives. Among these I saw two smiling faces, that 1 recognized as Bertha Lynch and Gladys Whitman, making their way to Doris' shop to buy a new Easter bonnet. Everett had changed his instrument aga n, for the scenery was elevated. I read a sign in an apartment window which said, Order your sewing done early. A special reduction of graduation frocks. Near the window sat a little lady. It was Irene Adamson. I remember well what a seamstress Irene was. The scenery again shifted, and I saw a funny, little store, whose show window was full of tin cans containing various kinds of paint. My attention was especially attracted to a sign which read, Put more paint on your old buildings and less paint on your faces. At last I spied a name on the awning, Loren Mullinax. Proprietor. In a few minutes a Ford drove up to the curbing and two small women hastily stepped out as if their feet had gone to sleep beneath the pressure of an egg-basket. They were evidently in a hurry, for Ruby Lindgren and Alice Jones disappeared into the shop. Suddenly a large factory was presented before my eyes. A number of trucks were transporting loads of new brooms. 1 became excited, for I could almost guess what was coming, and sure enough it did come. There sat Howard Hill behind a large mahogany desk, in a most cleverly arranged office. I could hear the rapid ticking of a typewriter, and in a moment saw Helen Passwaters pegging away with great rapidity. Helen had just broken the world's speed record as a typist. I gave Everett a signal, and again the wave length was changed. This time I saw the old Court House, where two of my old schoolmates held responsible positions. Miss Lillian Helman was the new Deputy Sheriff and Mae Swanson acted as her private secretary. Frances Watts held the office of County Superintendent of Schools. With one more change of scenery, I saw Miss Opal Moudy, Instructor of Mathematics in the new High School Building. 1 his was the first year that school had been in session within its new doors. Professor Swenson told me that I would have to wait a minute, while he directed the current to the vicinity of Potomac, Illinois. Elizabeth Kemp appeared on the scene as head matron of the Children’s Home. Presently two successful scientific farmers whirled by in their large grain trucks on the hard road. They were Lowell Pearson and Bernard Kirk. Everett proceeded to change again, and 1 heard a familiar voice. Presently Dorothy Given appeared before my view. She had taken up the work of the late Miss Lucy Page Gaston, in an anti-cigarette campaign. After a pause of a few minutes, the professor had arranged so that I •night get a glimpse of the classmates that had taken their stand in Chicago. Dorcas Newman was the directing physician at the Wesleyan Hospital, with Miss Irene Bear as head dietitian. Olive Johnson was proprietress of a large beauty parlor. Philip Nordgren was occupying a front office in the Tribune building. Phil was successor to Sidney Smith. Dottie Penington was head of the voice department in the Northwestern University School of Music. The next minute I had the pleasure of seeing Pauline Holley's picture on a bill- PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT — board outside of a large theatre. Pauline was starring in the movie, “No Man's Fool. In a moment Lucile Belton approached the theatre entrance, of which she was manager. Lucile was also manager at this time of several small theatres thioughout central Illinois. Another adjustment changed the scene to Minneapolis. Minnesota. The Gustavus Adolphus University had for its president. Spencer Anderson. Spen was always interested in the Swedish Lutheran Church at Paxton. The university at the time was having the pleasure of hearing a musical by Ruth Hoskinson and her husband, a noted tenor. Ruth played the accompaniments and occasionally favored her husband s audience with a classical piano solo. After Everett had made the necessary adjustments for a new location. I found that the picture was that of a millionaire s home in Oakland, California. Gertrude Swanson was the companion of its only occupant, a middle-aged lady. Marie Parsons had the honor of being the chef. 1 remember well those appetizing salads that Marie made when she was a girl. The next scenes were beginning to near home again. I saw Mae Pollock, the wife of a book agent, residing in St. Louis. Mo. Besides caring for her family of five children, Mae finds time to entertain her neighbors occasionally with a bit of “Jazz.” I saw another one of my classmates at Springfield. Illinois. Myrle Shinker, who was quite a busy worker of the Y. W. C. A. I was intensely interested in the remainder of my classmates. The scenery shifted down to Havana, Cuba. Here 1 saw a little jockey, Harold Goodwin, breaking all speed records in the Hot Tamole races with his famous steed. “Spark Plug. The next picture was that of Phyllis Nordgren, who was then touring Florida, doing lyceum work, specializing in impersonations. Everett now connected up with Trenton, New Jersey, from where I heard the returns of a big prize fight. At the same time I saw Raymond Aukland in action. He was first “planting a left and then a right fist on his unfortunate opponent's jaw. Hank had a very good record to show, having been challenged but once. With a sudden turn of the button, 1 heard wedding bells ringing in New York. Miss Sara Hyde Carmen had just taken unto herself her fifth husband. This time Everett told me he was sure he had a surprise for me, and the next instant 1 beheld the interior of the Garrick Theatre in New York. The musical comedy of the season, Country Life, was at its height, and in the midst of it all was Clarence Olson leading a bevy of beautiful chorus girls. As time was rapidly speeding, we again changed to Reuben Goldstein s Select School of Music. Within I saw Mary Carson and her Polish husband giving lessons to the very best of the pupils. The last news and perhaps the best was that Donald Kirk was leading a rebellion for the Irish Free State. After looking at the wonderful electrical pictures and hearing the interesting reports concerning the welfare of my classmen, we found that it was 6 P. M., and to our surprise, heard Everett's housekeeper announce dinner. I departed very late, as after dinner we viewed the prominent sights of the day I decided I was going to install the same kind of a radio as the one Everett possessed. PAGE TWENTY-NINE- HOBO DAY (Dedicated to the Senior Class of 1923) Ladies and gentlemen, come this way, I’ll tell you a tale of Hobo Day. It happened long, long years ago. There ruled a king named Hoski-O. The court was dull, the season gray, And lords and ladies pined away. “What shall we do? What shall we do? Was echoed round the hall and thru. Prince Howard scowled; Lord Lovey swore That such a life was such a bore. Majestic Irene paced the hall. And Princess Maye began to bawl. I cannot play, I cannot sing— In fact, I can’t do anything. If we must sit here day by day. I'm sure my hair will all turn gray.’’ Then Jester Pete appeared in view, Oh, Peter, tell us something new. But Peter scowled—and ran away, And was not seen again that day. Well, I’ll be blessed! grave Philip said, “That fellow nearly knocked me dead. “Oh, I've a plan!” said Raymond A.. And all the court did yell, Hurray! Now, lords and ladies, gather near. This scheme is well worth while to hear. Oh! Yes! I bet it will! A scamper; then the hall was still. Next day at nine the bell did chime. And lords and ladies fell in line. But when in court the crowd had come, The ministers and king were dumb. Not since the time of Mother Eve When women dressed not to deceive. Was ever seen a sight more shocking. The king stepped from his throne so high And pierced the court with his glowing eye; Prince Swinney J. rose to his feet. And yelled and howled, Retreat! Retreat! Retreat they did, both big and small. Till none was left at all, at all! The lesser lords and ladies plain Held both their sides, as if in pain; -PAGE THIRTY-ONE- And calm and silence reigned supreme. For milk won’t churn without the cream. A chariot like a modern dray Was chartered for the live-long day, And Princess Mary, Frances, Dot, Prince Spence, Lord Don and Sir What-Not, Rode, sang and talked and ate and drank And teeter-tottered on a plank. “1 never had so good a time! It surely must be told in rhyme, Said each and all as home they went, This day has not been idly spent.” But what to do when morning came? What, when and where would fall the blame? But habit drew them back to court, Tho' fear was seen in their deport. Twould take an expert of this day To figure what they had to pay. A zero for your idle brains! And zeros double for your pains! Now add to that two zeros more And tell me truly what’s the score.” From that time hence, historians say, There never was a Hobo Day. For every year the court is called And with this penalty appalled. But lords and ladies, courtiers gay. Still sigh and pine for Hobo Day. —PAGE THIRTY-TWO— PAGE THIRTY-FOUR X� me Nix Class of 1923___________Seniors____ Irene Adamson___________Fishy_______ Spencer Anderson________Spen-------- Raymond Aukland_________Hank________ Irene Bear______________Roscoe______ Lucile Belton___________Lucy_______ Doris Bresee____________Frenchy_____ Mary Carson________________ ? ____ Anna Dale---------------Shorty------ Dorothy Given___________Annabelle.. Harold Goodwin__________Jack________ Lillian Helman__________Lil_________ Howard Hill_____________Sam_________ Pauline Holley----------Peany_______ I Ruth Hoskinson----------Ruthy______ Sara Hyde---------------Sa rah a____ Marjorie Johnson--------Marj________ Olive Johnson___________Ollie_______ Alice Jones_____________Toddy______ Elizabeth Kemp__________Lizzie______ Donald Kirk_____________Cork________ Bernard Kirk____________Squint_____ Ruby Lindgren___________T'ube______ Bertha Lynch____________Bert________ Opal Moudy--------------Johnny______ Loren MulPnax-----------Saint______ Dorcas Newman___________Dork_______ Philip Nordgren---------Phil________ Phyllis Nordgren--------Pen________ Clarence Olson----------Lovey_______ Marie Parsons-----------Bobbie______ Helen Passwaters--------Dumpy_______ Lowell Pearson__________Pearson_____ Dottie Pen in gton-----Dote_________ Mae Pollock_____________Muddy_______ Merle Shinker___________Mud_________ Gertrude Swanson_______ Mm w n8on--------------Alberta Mae Everett Swenson________Swanee_______ Frances Watts__________Fran_________ Gladys Whitman__________Jimmy_______ SENIOR HOROSCOPE Principal Amusement Frv«r ite Article of Diet Being Best------------------Gum___________________ Chatting____________________Olives________________ Flirting____________________“Hot Dogs ____________ Holding hands_______________Salmon________________ Arguing with Lovey__________Shrimps_______________ Selling tickets_____________Malts_________________ Studying--------------------Taffy_________________ Housekeeping________________Fat___________________ Blushing____________________Marshmallows__________ Talking---------------------Asparagus_____________ Hunting a date______________St'ck Candy___________ Vamping Sa nt?______________Sauer Kraut___________ Argirng---------------------Sardines______________ Just looking sweet__________Peanuts_______________ Playing around with Ed______Popcorn_______________ Taking notes________________Cheese Crackers_____ Getting “called down”-------Corn Bread____________ School----------------------Sausage_______________ Strolling-------------------Bean Salad------------ Visiting Hoopeston__________Pie___________________ Chewing gum-----------------Mush__________________ Dozing----------------------Gum___________________ Monkeying-------------------Divinity______________ Motoring____________________Hamburgers------------ Working other peonle’s Math.. Grapes______________ Cutting up__________________Licorice______________ Vamping Doc_________________Cucumbers_____________ Sketching Flappers----------Pancakes______________ Cleaning the parlor---------Hash__________________ Deceiving lemons____________Cabbage_______________ Writing to Jack_____________Lobster Salad_________ Taking tickets--------------Weenies_______________ Riding the interurban-------Eskimo Pies___________ Robbing the cradle----------“Honev”_______________ Fellows_____________________Dill Pickles__________ Acting a fool_______________hisses________________ Writing notes to Bill_______Divinity______________ Making friends______________Soup__________________ Playing ball________________Poast Beef____________ Putting on powder-----------Sw'ss Steak___________ Motoring--------------------Apple Salad___________ Destiny Remembered in P. C. H. Missionary Heart Smasher Hu liter Matron of Orphanage Hollywood Milliner Chorus Girl School Ma’am Suffragette Leader Inventor Washing Dishes Manufacturing Brooms Some Man 9 Lawyer Farmer s Helpmate Hairdresser Jury Woman Nobodv Know’s Farmer “Shiek of Araby“ Movie Actress Candy Maker Confectioner “Heaven’’' Lady Mayor Selling Shoes Prima Donna Dancing Master School Marm A Little Bungalow Opera Singer SMimp Speaker “Follies Public Speaker private Secretary N u rse Pitcher Founder of Girls’ College Eating in a Restaurant FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Oscar Purn, B. D., Pastor — PAGE THIRTY SIX— Officers Leroy Johnson—President Emily Wylie—Vice-President Arline Carlsten—Secretary Irma Morrison—Treasurer Colors Purple and White Motto “Where there's a will, there’s a way. “Vouloir, C’est pouvoir Yell Well let s go. Boom a jig a boom; boom a jig a boom. Boom a jib, a rig a jig a boom, boom, boom. He-hi-ho He-hi-ho Juniors, Juniors, let’s all go. VICE-PREStDENT —PAGE FORTY— Rat-a-tat-tat! The president’s gavel sounds from the platform. The meeting is called to order! The Honorable Leroy Johnson presides. “This, the last Junior meeting of the year, is called for the purpose of reviewing the past year's work. Glancing back over our history we find the Class of '24 entering upon its high school course 72 strong. As Freshmen and Sophomores we played our part, preparing ourselves for the greater joys and responsibilities of upper-classmen. We entered the Junior year with a roll of 47, 5 of whom have dropped out for various reasons. Anyone might well expect a class of 47 energetic, staunch members to contribute much to the standards, the spirit, and the activities, that characterize a student body. How nearly have we realized our capabilities) We will summarize the accomplishments of the past year. Let us hear the Secretary’s report. ” The first class meeting was held Friday morning, September 22, for the election of officers. Miss Geyer and Miss Wylie, our faculty advisors, were there helping us. The officers elected were as follows: President, Leroy lohnson; Vice-President, Emily Wylie; Secretary, Arline Carlsten; Treasurer. Irma Morrison; Yell Leaders, Rachel Thompson and Orren Pierce. The first social event on our calendar was a class picnic held October 1 3, at Harding's woods. After supper we all sat around a large fire, told stories, and sang songs. Eight o’clock saw us disbanding for our respective homes, each one pleased with the success of our outing. The next get-together was a roller skate, October 19, at the Coliseum. Ruth Hoskinson, Maye Pollock, Skip Kruwell, and Bob Moffett furnished music for the evening. At ten o'clock we were shoved home. and we all decided that a skate was quite the berries. Monday, November 20, was Junior Tag Day. On this day all the Juniors were tagged for their class dues. This was a pretty good scheme for collecting, and a neat sum of money was raised in this way. During the months of November and December, frequent meetings were held to discuss plans for raising money. The Carnival was decided upon and put into effect on the evening of January 10, and arrangements were made for the selling of candy, arm-bands, and megaphones at the football and basketball games. At Christmas time, the Juniors purchased rings or pins, thinking that, by changing the custom of buying them in their Senior year, they would have more time to enjoy them while in High School. Examinations, the Headlight play, and the literary programs occupied the time of most of the students during the early spring months, but the annual spring picnic reopened the Junior activities with renewed interest. The Juniors received their parents, classmates, and friends at a silver tea, held at the home of Emily Wylie on the evening of May 10. As the grand finale of the Junior events, the Junior-Senior banquet will be held on the evening of May 25. We hope to make the banquet a fitting opening for the Commencement week, thereby proving our esteem for the class of '23. —Arline Carlsten, Sec. -PAQI FORTY-ONI— “The treasurer has a report of which the class might well be proud. It takes the Juniors to make money! How do they do it? Well, they do it in various ways. In the first place, each Junior paid one dollar dues. This was collected on two tag days—the first, November 2 1 st, when each Junior paid his first fifty cents, and the other, April 24th, when the last fifty cents was paid. Our first efforts were spent in making and selling arm-bands and pennants, which proved quite a profitable business. We also sold candy at football and basketball games. The boys furnished part of the ingredients and the girls made the candy, so that the proceeds were clear profit. Our next attempt was the Junior Carnival. This was a much larger undertaking than anything we had done before, but, in spite of many difficulties and much opposition, under the management of Orren Pierce, and everyone helping, we made a big success of it. We added to our bank account by selling megaphones, the cost of which was met by advertisements. The remainder of the money for the banquet was raised by a silver tea, given by the class for their parents and friends, at the home of Emily Wylie. Altogether we have taken in about three hundred and fifty dollars this year—at least two-thirds of this amount being clear profit. Now comment on our Junior reputation! It has been our aim not to assess the Juniors for more than their dues, but to raise the money for the Junior pages of the Reflector and for the Junior-Senior banquet by other means, and so far we have succeeded. —Irma Morrison, Treas. “Since the Carnival was The Class Event, we will review it more in detail. After several mysterious meetings, information was abroad that the Juniors were going to have a carnival, a wicked, vulgar carnival! At least that was the impression someone got and spread that propaganda around town. Of course, we Juniors had made up our minds to please the public in the manner in which all P. C. H. S. stunts are pulled off—“Decently”—and please them we did. As at all carnivals, we had some very thrilling free acts. Some of these were Stella's Slide for Life, Chariot Race, Tight Rope Walk, and Trapeze Act. Then there was the circus ring, with giraffes, seals, elephants, clowns and all the rest of the animals. There were a number of very interesting shows—Negro Minstrels, Madame Serova, the Russian Dancer; the Hawaiians, the Crystal Ball Reader from Morocco; Ben Detta, the Gypsy Palmist; the Siamese Twins, the Fattest Woman in Existence, the Spook House, Trick Animals, In-a-Minute Photographer, and others. And Hot Dog! Pop! Mountain Dew! A Candy Stand, Confetti, Balloons, Eskimo Pies, an’ everything. Even a dear little Japanese Tea Room. The Seniors, Sophs and Freshmen competed for the five dollars that we Juniors offered for the best class stunt. Hurrah for the Freshies! They won it. Their stunt was Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties, and it was great. —PAQf PORI Y-TWO - The Senior stunt, “Shadow Land,' and the Sophomore stunt, “The Evolution of Love,’ were very good, but the judges gave the Freshies the fiver. —Bessie Stewart, ’24. “Our boys have shown characteristic spirit in the part they played in athletics this year. We all owe them much for the athletic record made.” “Butter Johnson, captain and guard of our basketball team, was a quick, accurate passer, and a reliable guard. Butter also played quarterback on our football team, his consistent ground-gaining being a feature of his play. With a little more experience he will develop into a triple threat man, as he can already run and kick well. “Doc Corbly, captain of P. C. H. S. 1922-23 football team, won fame in the Gibson City-Paxton Thanksgiving football game. His flashy end runs on the slippery field make him a hard man to get. “Doc is a very good basketball player and made the Varsity squad. To make up his third major in Paxton High athletics, he plays first base on the baseball team. Although Shorty” Pierce was not the largest man on the squad, he played the center position in basketball to perfection. He was fast on his feet and also a good long-shot. Shorty went out for football towards the middle of the season and made a regular berth on the squad. Lee Johnson, our president, holds down third base on our ball team nicely. His digging ’em out of the dirt is a feature of his play. ‘Lee’ has played regularly on the second basketball team since the Gibson game. “Hump Campbell played forward on our basketball team in lightning-like form and was a dead shot. Hump plays shortstop on our baseball team and end on the football team. He is next year’s football captain. Bob ’ Benjamin was our star football center. His passing could not be beat, and he often nailed a man in his tracks. Bob played running guard on our class basketball team, the Champions. “Red Stanford was our star tackle, and not many High Schools could boast of a better one. Red always got more than his share of the tackles and brought 'em down hard. He played center on the second basketball team. Walt Nordgren played forward in basketball. He plays center field on the P. C. H. S. “nine. Walt also played on the Varsity football squad. —Walter Nordgren, '24. “You have, in brief, an account of the year placed before you. Worthy of mention also, I think, is the fact that the Junior Class boasts nine members on the honor roll, second to the Sophomores, in spite of the unstudious impression they make at times. “Though we will never meet again as Juniors, we hope to meet in the fall, better prepared to meet our larger duties and responsibilities, as Seniors, that we may worthily take our place as the successor of the Class of 23. The era of development and achievement should be the mark of encouragement and the stimulant that is needed to preserve the unrelenting spirit of advancement which will mean so much for this class in the years to come. -PAGE FORTY-THREE- JfJ Jtl OR. s'Z'T THE HAT My dear. I was looking over my old things the other day, and 1 really think I'll send that hat I had for the wedding to Emily. It has wonderful material on it; there is enough to trim several hats for her. How lovely the church looked that day; it felt rather strange. Take it down, will you? It’s on the third shelf—no, the other closet, in a white box. What a pretty wedding that was. I never saw such a huge cake. That's it; put it on and see how you look in it. It was really very lovely, but it looks funny now, of course. It would not have suited you at all; you’ve got to be very good looking to wear a hat like that. Take it off, dear. When 1 think what 1 gave for that hat and that 1 only wore it twice! Those feathers must have cost a lot, and they weren't really connected with me in any way, second cousins of Charlie. 1 suppose 1 am foolish not to keep them. Just take them off, dear; there are some scissors on the table. Take care not to cut the lace, dear. That's real lace. I’d forgotten it was on that hat. You can just take that off, too, dear. Emily doesn t know real lace from ten-cent-store stuff. She sent me a cap once with frightful lace on it. 1 always put it on when I knew she was coming. Those flowers have fallen off; they were fastened to the lace. You needn’t put them on again. Let me look at that ornament. I’d forgotten that. It's a beautiful thing. Oh yes! I remember I have another like it somewhere. They're sort of ivory. I had them on some slippers once. They ought not to be separated. I’ll take this and put it with the other one. Now you can brush the hat off, dear. You don’t always see velvet like this. Let me see—have I got anything? Yes, the feathers, flowers, and the lace. There was something else—yes, the ornament, here it is. Well, Emily has got a very nice hat and she can trim it just as she likes. You can send it this afternoon and get it out of the way. Just send it C. O. D. I think if I’m giving it to her she can pay the express. —Harriet Cain, '24. IF DREAMS WOULD COME TRUE (Arnold Carlsten) If dreams would come true. Our Gold and our Blue Would stand out before us O'er me and o'er you. If dreams would come true. Our Gold and our Blue Would win all our games, Even basketball, too. If Dreams would come true. There'd be problems so few. We'd all be so happy With nothing to do. If dreams would come true. There d be jobs for all who— Are anxious for work And something to do. -PAGE FORTY-FIVE— Wdir ST ford o 1 y i mm mir1 Te dp ■d r p� —- ■ 1 — m« h R« n h n � tf • 4 U P eTc TT r DicK r «e. 5 w r rj T He lj H� t Wj lira k ld Thc Hn.T ♦� ■ 6« - r- Si m «j be R f P -HfA fiw ftrr «r From left to right Top Row—P. Johnson. E. Russell. W. Cornell. O. Lientz, C. Hammerlund. T. Hanson. H. Burklund, L. McFadden. L. Orr, C. Bowen. L. Martin. M. Barnes, K. Engstrom. Second Row—Mrs. Eagelstcn (Advisor), M. Moudy. F. Worley. C. Lawson. E. Bailey, J. Hansen. I. Johnson, S. Nelson. H. Titfby, L. Burkard. L. Kroon. E. Carlson, V. Hutchison. R. Horner. D. Hill. E. Danielson, D. Anderson, Miss Jurgens (Advisor), E. Hanson. Tliord Row—E. Rasmussen, M. Given, S. Corbly, M. Frederick:on, L. Chrisman. M. Frette, J. Lind, E. Patton. H. Burkard, H. Croft. H. Noble. Bottom Row—R. Thompson, M. Berdine. F. Lindley, O. Brown, C. Anderson, C. Lynch, L. Holly, S. Johnson, G. Wimer, H. Benjamin, H. Swenson. E. Rulison. SOPHOMORE REVIEW It was in the fall of 1922, when as a new class of Sophomores, we assembled at Paxton High School. We were one of the largest class in the history of the school, numbering thirty-four girls and twenty-one boys. Our first meeting was held in September, and the following people were elected officers: Sydney Johnson, President; Lyndall Holley, Vice-President; Irvin Johnson, Treasurer; Ella Hanson, Secretary. Mrs. Nellie Eagelston and Miss Hilsie Jurgens, both instructors of the school, were appointed as faculty advisors. Our cheer leaders are John Hall and Dorothy Anderson. About the second week in October, a picnic was held west of town, in Kemp s woods. Games, singing, and speaking were the principal amusements. It will not very soon be forgotten, as it was greatly enjoyed by all present. The Sophomores have played important parts, both in literary work and athletics. We have some promising debators and orators in our class as well as musicians, authors and actors. At the first of the year both the Sophomore boys and girls had a basketball team, while two of our men played as regulars’ on the Varsity. We also have two men on the first nine in baseball. The number of Sophomore honor students of the first semester almost doubled that of any other class. This is only our second year, but we have anticipations, and intend to have the name of the Senior class of 25 go down in the school's history as one of the greatest on the record of P. H. S. THE CAREER OF TIME As green and lowly Freshmen We started our career; A long hard road before us. Oh! we shed many a tear. You’re green, said the upper classmen. They delighted to harp on one tune; We didn’t need them to tell us. We found it out too soon. Our report cards were pushed in our faces; A C stared us straight in the face; Our Senior days seemed to fade quickly. We’d dreamed of our ribbon and lace. But next time our grades looked much better. We passed! very glad for a change; And now that we re Sophs, we re delighted. But our greenness is yet at close range. —Ruby Thompson, '25. — PAGE FORTY-NINE— IN BOSTON THERE IS— “What!’’ exclaimed Mr. Allen Bush, a New York merchant. Do you really mean it is possible? “Why, of course, replied the Hon. William Belts, of course, I could live in Boston a week on only five cents a day! “All right. Belts, I'll wager you a lump sum of $2,500 that you can t.’ “It's a go. I’ll leave Monday. “You must remember. I'll furnish you with a room in Boston, and if there is any incidental clothing to buy, it comes out of the 35c. The train pulled in at the Boston station, and a man alighted. This certain individual was no other than the Hon. W. Belts. With much difficulty, Belts found his rooming house. From the outside it looked like thirty cents. Nearly as bad as his meals were to be for the rest of the week. The interior of the room was even worse. Belts expressed a doubt whether the broken bed would hold his 225 pound bulk, but upon carefully trying it, he decided it would last for a few nights' sleep at the very least. Well, 1 had better get something to eat, said Hon. Belts. He got it. He also got “stung. The cafe keeper charged him 1 5c for a hamburger sandwich! A sandwich and 20c left and the very first day! Belts divided the sandwich into four pieces. We wrapped each piece separately and placed them in his coat pocket. His stomach began to call for food, so he ate a piece of sandwich, leaving only three pieces. “I’ll explore the neighborhood, said Belts, “and see what 1 can discover. The discovery was a real one. He discovered: 1st—Bulldogs were not to be played with. 2nd—This bulldog was very vicious. 3rd—In his last stumble over a fence he fell on his face and that the next time he tried to jump he would have to jump higher. 4th—A piece of trouser cloth a foot square was missing from the seat of his breeches. 5th—He later discovered the dog belonged to a rag man! The least he could do was to patch his trousers. He purchased a spool of thread and a needle. He tore a piece of the lining of his coat out for a patch and, altho the cloth did not match well, it could not be seen at a distance over four hundred feet. Such was the first day. “Three pieces of sandwich and I 5c. The thought of his sandwich aroused his capacious stomach to a craving for food, so he took out one of the pieces of sandwich. Alas! it was beyond recognition. The last fall over the fence flattened it out beyond all hopes of recovery. I must have food, shouted Belts, banging his fist upon the bed. The bed wabbled uncertain and then steadied itself. After food he went. His first inquiry of the cheapest eating place in town he was directed to a small beanery. His inquiries about prices and nourishing qualities were sufficient to warrant his buying of a gallon of beans at I 5c a gallon. “See here, Mister, said the beanman, what ya goin’ to give me for the use of the pail? -PAGE FIFTY- I-l-I-I'll give you a spool of thread and a needle. That is all 1 have.” He took the beans to his room and figured how long they would last. ”4 qts.— 1 gal. 2 pts.— 1 qt. 1 79 beans— 1 pt. 1432 beans—1 gal. 6 days to last. 238 beans per day. 75 beans per meal.” The fare for the next few days were: Wednesday—Beans. Thursday. Beans, Beans. Friday—Beans, Beans. Beans. Saturday—Beans, Beans, Beans, Beans, and still more beans. Saturday noon. Mr. Allen Bush arrived to see how Belts was getting along. He found Belts on the bed that had broken down. A bucket of beans w- s in the corner. Belts wept tears of joy and declared he would not wait another day. There was only one more day before the bet was over. No! I 11 go back now. I can’t stand it any longer! You win the bet. It's worth it to get away from here! And how did you find Boston when you first arrived? said Bush, a twinkle of mirth in his eyes. “Land sakes. exclaimed Belts in dismay. It’s full of beans and it will be so forever for all I know. Don’t mention Boston to me again! In Boston there is Beans. replied Bush. —Ernest Russell, 25. —PAGE FIFTY-ONE - From l« ?t to right Top Row—A. Johnson, C. Burkard, X. Swanson, O. McQu'ston, K. Watts, K. Belton. K. Ostrom. W. Hendrickson. R. Nelson, U. King, R. Carson, G. Johnson. C. Greenan, L. Johnson. D. Johnson. Second Row M. Kelsheimer, L. Parker, E. Ostrom. N Ward. H. Arnold. A. Swanson. A. Kroon, C. Tweet. M. Brown, E. Johnson. M. Ludlow, C. Webber, P. Lewis, E. Larson. F. Anderson, E. Jones, D. Hyde, V. Jones, R. Randle, L. Lindgren, Mrs. Eaton (Advisor). Third Row—Miss Howell (Advisor), D. Barnes. L. Noes, N. Morris, J. Stange, F. Horner, L. Hand, H. Newman, P. Goodwin. M. Dunnan, A. Carlson. E. Mull, H. Swanson, E. Burns P. Anderson. Bottom Row—I). Kruwel. H. Kemp, C. Kenney, G. Cleary, I). Swanson, M. Lindahl, E. Martin. C. Guy, W. Morrison, V. Larson, K. Kemp, C. Ekbom. THE BATHING BEAUTIES We often hear of girls successfully impersonating boys, but it is very seldom that we hear of a group of boys impersonating their sisters so cleverly that some people think that they really are girls. Well, it was done at the Junior Carnival. Yes, Mack Sennett had not arrived with his famous Bathing Beauties for the Freshman side-show. All the Freshies were excited. Oh! their class would be disgraced! Finally Mack sent a telegram saying that he couldn't come. Then it was that six of the finest young Freshmen showed their class loyalty by offering their services. Yeh, I can play a guitar! An’ I can play a uke, too! “Herb an' me can sing jist like girls. Can’t we. Herb? ' Y ep! Boy! an' I can do a peachy solo dance. Now, I’m not kiddin' you! Yes, an' my sis has got a book at home on vamping. I can read up on that. Thus it was decided that the boys should be the Bathing Beauties. They donned bathing suits of the very latest styles and colors and hats to match; they borrowed loose hair, puffs and rats from various high school students and members of the faculty; they swiped sister s silk stockings and fancy garters; and at last assembled at the usual rendezvous to be made up. The first performance found the beauties rather weak and shaky in the knees, but from then on it was fun for them. We know our show was a success because of the number of people who c me back to see it three or four times and also because of the fact that we won the five dollar prize. —H. B. N.. ’26. FRESHIES The path so dangerous said to be. Was not at all so bad; For we just helped to turn the key Which held the fun we had. Well, now it's June of '23, The school bell rings no more; But next September day you’ll see Some loyal Sophomores. —Aline Kroon. -PAGE FIFTY-FIVE— r « h,pr r 0 Th + � i t,h. r® f a Qe � • fc i 7'V« r t r r -« HC tOr A a � • mhoorav 8L0 ck I HlfA1 OUCHDOWW P x-Tow i mg ' Cdown Efcpl fTJ L id AftltHlfiiiflllllflllll -T= h,l rr FOOTBALL FOOTBALL This is the first year that football has been played in P. H. S. since 1917, when it was banned. The beginning of this year found Mr. Swinney with many willing, but totally inexperienced men, eager for the chance to make the team and willing to fight for it. The coach took them in hand and by dint of practice and hard work on their part and his, whipped a fair team into shape, although handicapped by the lack of football knowledge on the part of the men. Many of them had never even seen a football game, let alone played in one. The first practice began on Wednesd ry, and the first game was with Wat-seka on a week from the next Friday. As far as scores went, this resulted disastrously for Paxton, but what could you expect? Several men on the team having only two or three days' practice, and Watseka a contender for the State Championship. The next game was with Rankin. This game was played in a driving rain and resulted in a big victory for Paxton, 84-0. The following game was with Onarga, one of the strongest teams in the vicinity. Paxton lost by a large score. The next game was with Wellington at Paxton. The day was ideal, and Paxton was ready to go. We defeated Wellington by two touch-downs. The next game was with Milford, noted for their hard-boiled team. But in their hardness they overdid themselves by playing ineligible men. The game was forfeited to Paxton. The last and best game of the season was played with Gibson, on Thanksgiving Day, in a howling rainstorm. Paxton outplayed Gibson throughout the whole game, and in the first qu irter and also the second, Paxton almost scored. But in the fi nal quarter, Paxton got the ball within a few yards of Gibson s goal. A Paxton man started to punt, but the ball, which then in no way resembled one, looking more like a large piece of mud, slipped from his fingers, and the punt, instead of going far down the field, did not go far enough to clear a Gibson man who w-s playing on the twenty-yard line. He grabbed it and by being shoved by his team-mates and sliding in the mud, gained ten yards of the goal! It was almost impossible to hold them, but we did till they almost crossed the line on their last down. A Gibson m'n carrying the ball stepped in a mud puddle and fell across the goal for a touch-down, although, as far as score went, we lost the game, it was a moral victory any way. It showed that the team, inexperienced as they were, could stand against a veteran team and actually outplay them. Next year will find the team minus several regulars through graduation and ineligibility. But there are lots of men who didn’t make the team this year who will have their chance, and there is a husky bunch of this year's Freshmen who didn t come out this year, but will probably be out next. Next year we should take a fall out of a few teams who defeated us this season. With a year s experience and an able coach, there is no reason why we shouldn't. Let us hope football is here to stay, as everyone will agree it is a real game, the only game, a game for red-blooded boys. So altogether, let us give three cheers for football. May the gridiron glory of P. C. H. S. never fade PAGE 8IXTY— and may it be that we can look back over the years, and say with pride, to some friend, who is contemplating the laurels of our Alma Mater, That's my School. Schedule Watseka____________________45; Rankin ----------------------0; Onarga M. A----------------59; Wellington ________________ 7; Milford_____________________0; Hoopeston -----------------45; Fairbury___________________31; Hoopeston _________________39; Gibson_______________________6; Paxton________________________0 Paxton______________________84 Paxton ______________________ 0 Paxton_______________________18 Paxton_______________________2 Paxton________________________0 Paxton ______________________ 0 Paxton ______________________ 0 Paxton________________________0 BASEBALL At the time this article was written, there had been but eight games of the regular schedule played. The first game of the season was with Gibson City. This was plaved on Friday. April 13 (what could be a more unlucky day?) It was unlucky for Paxton, alright. The game closed 1 1-9 in favor of Gibson It was a very close game throughout. The score was tied till the first of the eighth inning, when Gibson brought two men across the plate. The outstanding feature of the game was the number of errors on both sides. This was due mostly to inexperience and the wet field on which they played. In the fifth inning Paxton staged a batting rally, driving in five runs. This tied the score. 7-7, till the seventh, when it was tied, 9-9. It remained there till Gibson rallied in the eighth and made her winning runs. The other game was with Buckley, April 20. In this game, Paxton came out on top, laying low her opponents to the tune of 7-5. Our brilliant Fresh-man pitcher struck out thirteen men. If he continues at this rate he soon will be as good as his brother, the famous “Froggie. Our outfield contains some Freshmen and Sophs who will no doubt make baseball history at P. C. H. S. Doc” Corblv is c pt?in of this year s team and he is an able leader, as was demonstrated in his captaincy of the football team. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May Games So Far 1 3—Gibson vs. Paxton- 20—Buckley vs. Paxton — 2 7—Onarga vs. Paxton — 28—Roberts vs. Paxton-_ 3— Armstrong vs. Paxton 4— Piper City vs. Paxton-9—East Lynn vs. Paxton 10—Buckley vs. Paxton__ Opp. Paxton 11 9 5 7 II 20 __ 3 10 7 5 __ 8 36 3 6 __ 3 6 -PAGE 8IXTY-ONE— BASKETBALL After a few days of rest from the strenuous football season, the bugle call for basketball candidates was sounded. About thirty young and aspiring hopefuls answered the call. The number was cut down to fifteen after the first few nights practice. The coach took the number in hand and worked with them. The prospects of a championship team were not very bright. There were only three men of the squad back, the rest having graduated. But of these three men, each have another year to play after this. Having a year’s experience like this one, there is no doubt that Paxton will make her mark next year. Butter Johnson was this year s captain and showed rare ability. Chub Holly, a Sophomore this year, will pilot the outfit next season. With the exception of Kirk, who graduates, Paxton will have the same team another year. The first game of the season began with a merry scrap with Rantoul—resembled a football game more than anything else. In fact Rantoul seemed to think she was playing football, and, instead of beating Paxton by a double score as they anticipated, nosed out by only three points. But the real game of the season was played with Gibson on New Year's Day at Paxton. It seems to be an unwritten law between Paxton and Gibson which reads thus: Every time we meet we shall fight. And at this game no one could accuse either side of failing to carry out the tradition. Near the end of the hard-fought game the score was 17-17. At the point when the excitement was the highest, the timer’s whistle blew, which the referee didn’t hear. Consequently the game went on for a few seconds over-time, during which a Gibson man made a basket. Then came the arguments. But nothing violent happened, and it was not necessary to call out the police reserves. —PAGE SIXTY-TWO— One of the notable exploits of the year was the defeat of Fisher, who lacked but one point of beating Champaign on Champaign's floor. All this goes to show we have a team with real basketball in it, and it will be shown, too. Out of twelve games played we have won seven. The total number of our points, 285; our opponents, 2 37. Schedule Dec. 1 5—Rantoul at Paxton-----------Paxton, Dec. 17—Rankin at Paxton-------------Paxton, Jan. I—Gibson at Paxton--------------Paxton, Jan. 5—Roberts at Roberts------------Paxton, Jan. 6—Melvin at Paxton--------------Paxton, Jan. 12—Rantoul at Rantoul___________Paxton, Jan. 19—Loda at Paxton_______________Paxton, Jan. 23—Loda at Loda_________________Paxton, Jan. 26—Melvin at Melvin_____________Paxton, Feb. 7—Fisher at Paxton______________Paxton, Feb. 10—County Tournament Feb. 16—Roberts at Paxton____________Paxton, Feb. 20—Gibson at Gibson_____________Paxton, Feb. 23—Rankin at Paxton_____________Paxton, 1 2; Opponents, 1 5 1 7; Opponents, I 3 1 7; Opponents, 19 10; Opponents, 22 20; Opponents, 10 16; Opponents, 28 33; Opponents, 12 2 I ; Opponents, I I 8; Opponents, 40 35; Opponents, 14 3 I ; Opponents, I 7 19; Opponents, 28 4 1 ; Opponents, 8 THE BLUE AND GOLD (Anna Dale) Have you seen the gold in its native state. Rough, unpolished and dim? Would you think that a coin of such great worth Could be made from the metal therein? The gold in our banner stands for worth. The coin of our class you see, Is the boy who'll never his duty shirk And the girl of chastity. Like violets that grow in the shadowy place. Modest, fragrant and wild; Casting their blue banners abroad To lure the eyes of a child. We point to the blue of our flag, And proud are we to say. The blue of old meant nobility And still means the same today. So fling out the banner, let it be An emblem of worth and nobility. -PAGE SIXTY-THREE— G. A. C. Club Rachel Thompson—President Dorothy Given—Vice-President Lyndal Holley—Secretary Lowell Pearson—Treasurer ATHENAEUM PROGRAM April 20. 1923. The Athenaeum Literary Society of P. C. H. S. presented a most excellent program on Friday evening at the Coliseum before a very large audience. The question for debate was. Resolved, That a technical education is of more value than a liberal education. Affirmative—Dottie Penington, Myrle Shinker, Edgar Rulison. Negative—Raymond Johnson, Nita Morris, Otis Mc-Quiston No more enthusiasm could have been shown had it been the final contest, and everyone was anxious for the judge's decision. The negative won. A piano solo was beautifully rendered by Ella Hanson. An oration by Maurice Johnson was exceptionally well given. Humorous readings were given by Lala Hancock and Pearl Anderson and made everyone glad they had come. Lucille McFadden gave a serious reading, The Fool, in a pleasing manner. A Garden Fantasy completed the program. The scene was a beautiful old-fashioned garden and the girls were dressed to represent violets, hollyhocks, roses, tulips and others. The crickets and fire-flies were there, too, and beautiful choruses were sung. Martha Belle Dunnan and Lowell Pearson, in colonial costumes, came into the garden singing Old-Fashioned Garden. The audience gave evidence by their hearty response that this number was highly entertaining. —PAGE 8IXTY-8IX— Orren Pierce—President Ruth Hoskinson—Vice-President Bessie Steward—Secretary Sidney Johnson—Treasurer PLATONIAN PROGRAM The Platonian Literary Society gave their annual program on April 1 3 at the Coliseum, and were greatly pleased with the work of the people who represented them. The first number was a debate on the question. Resolved, That the 1 8th amendment should be repealed. The affirmative was upheld by Mildred Berdine, Sydney Johnson, and Marion Peile; the negative by George Wimer, Ernest Russell and Arline Carlsten. The negative won. A humorous reading was given by Eleanor Larson; a dramatic reading by Mabel Dunnan, and a musical reading by Ruth Hoskinson. Music was furnished by Mae Pollock on the xylophone and the High School Orchestra. -PAGE 8IXTY-SEVEN — THE FRENCH CLUB Soon after the beginning of school this year the French Club was organized with the following students at its head: Howard Hill, President; Frances Watts, Secretary; Dorcas Newman, Entertainer. The first meeting was held at the home of our instructor. Miss Evelyn Wylie, and from then on at the homes of different students. The aim of these meetings is to teach us to speak French freely, and at every roll call we answer with a French maxim. This gives us practice, and practice makes perfect. Hence we have a “Petit Paris all of our own. Some comment should be made for our amusements which are planned by our entertainer, Dorcas Newman. We have French dialogues and stories. Of course everybody enjoys these, except the ones who are striving to pronounce each word correctly. Songs are also one of the means of entertainment. But the thing that we certainly do enjoy is the eats. These could not be improved upon unless it would be the addition of some of that “Famous French Drink. A correct record of all the proceedings of our meetings is kept as accurately by our secretary as though it were a Paris conference. Howard Hill performs his duties in opening and closing the meetings with as much dignity as the president of the Republic of France. It is hoped that the memory of our meetings will continue to be a source of pleasure in the minds of the class in years to come. —Maye Pollock. - PAGE 8IXTY-EIGHT- “THE HEADLIGHT” The Headlight is the name of the Paxton Community High School paper, which was edited for the first time September. 1922, as a monthly issue. The aim of The Headlight has been to encourage all forms of journalistic writing, from the simplest personal news to the practical essay and the modern short story. As such an instrument the paper has been a great asset to the English department. But there has been a broader social aim in attempting to bring the Paxton community in closer touch with the student body. When the pulse of The Headlight was low we diagnosed the symptoms as measles, but later had to put up the sign, FINANCE. With neighborly sympathy, our city merchants came to our aid with various prescriptions, all of which fortunately bore the same label, Advertisement,” so we took them all and recovered. But lest the same ailment might return, we secured a spring tonic for the benefit of The Headlight. On March 16 the members of the staff presented “Green Stockings at the Coliseum, and not only scored a success, but realized a sum of $1 14.00. So we close an energetic and profitable year, with a clean and wholesome record, and a greater vision for the coming year of 1923-1924. Frances Watts—Editor-in-Chief Russell Johnson—Athletic Editor Elizabeth Kemp—Assistant Editor Rachel Thompson—Exc. Editor Howard Hill—Business Manager Philip Nordgren—Cartoonist Everett Swanson—Asst. Bus. Mgr. Phyllis Nordgren—Joke Editor Emily Wylie—Society Editor Mrs. Nellie M. Eagelston—Faculty Advisor - PAGE 8IXTY-NINE - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. T. J. Hueston, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST W. G. Friend, Minister — PAGE SEVENTY- PRIZE STORY—“THE OLDER THEY ARE” Hurry up, mother, let's get supper over, as the Marshalls and Porters are coming in, in a little while, and I'm going to give them a radio concert. It will be admitted that this wasn’t a very polite way for Mr. Howard to greet his wife on his return from his office, but he was the proud possessor, for a week, of a radio set, and many peculiar actions can be expected from one so afflicted with the “radio craze. At your service, dear Lord, his wife sarcastically replied, and then continued as if to herself, Lord pity the wife of a drunkard or a gambler, but God help the radio-fan’s wife!” Supper was served, and all of the dishes washed in record time on this evening, and when the cuckoo peeped from his mechanical home on the shelf to announce that it was half past seven, he saw the Porters and Marshalls comfortably sitting in the living room, anxiously watching Mr. Howard connect wires to the mysterious little box and the large horn, which he explained was the loud speaker. During this process all of the occupants were shocked— first. Mr. Howard by the live wire from the battery, and later the visitors by the language used by Mr. Howard when he reprimanded the battery for its unusual action. All necessary adjustments made, Mr. Howard looked at his watch and proudly remarked, Three minutes, and I. O. U. will be in with a symphony concert. The three minutes were utilized by the operator turning on the “lights of the set, twisting the bulbs. The audience was startled at this moment by a loud squeal from the loud speaker. “Musta got hooked up with the operating room of St. Mary’s hospital, ' suggested the witty Mr. Porter. Shut up! was what the looks of genius spoke, but he calmly informed them that the set was spilling over.” Mrs. Howard, who had heretofore been a silent sufferer, sat up straight and issued the threat that If you spill anything on this rug. I’ll chop that set to pieces. Further hostilitties were prevented by a less hideous wail from the horn. “That's I. O. U.,“ said Howard, and he began to roll his eyes upward as he listened intently and began to revolve the dials of the set. “Br-r-r-r, whe-e-e-e. This is station N. G. broadcasting. The temperature for to-morrow will be, whe-e-e-e eggs 24c, lambs 6c, live guinea pigs 2c; gr-r-r-r, whe-e-e-e, the Kaiser’s wife has left him for the seventh time, says an unofficial report from Hamburg —saith the horn. Doggonit! There's too many stations on the same wave length, growled Howard. “Can’t you tell them to get off of the line? suggested Porter. “Sh-h-h-h, whispered Howard, “that sounds like I. O. U. Aagain the horn spoke. “This is station 1. O. U. Gr-r-r, whe-e-e Red Sox 6, Browns 5, at the end of the 7th. Harding says he will not gr-r-r paying 72c for corn. This was enough for Howard; he pulled the switch and sank back in his chair. —PAGE SEVENTY-ONE — These birds will get tired in a minute, and then we ll get the music, he said, trying to conceal his disgust. Mr. Marshall arose and yawned as he walked to the set. His interest was not well received, as every move he made to touch one of the mysterious dials or wires was discouraged by an angry look from the operator. Sfunny, I had ’em last night just as plain as if they were right here in this room, the owner said in defense of his outfit. After a few minutes, Howard again turned on his switch and, with no 1. O. U.. more growls, louder squeals, more yawns, and more sarcasm from the listeners, another nerve-wrecking half-hour was spent. At 9:30 the restless neighbors offered due consolance to the chagrined entertainers and returned to their homes to discuss the wonders of radio. As the door closed behind the neighbors, Mrs. Howard took advantage of her position and lost no time in exercising it. Yes, hurry up with supper: we re going to give a radio concert, she began. There's no fool like an old one, and you sure are aging fast. What do you think they cared about the price of Guinea pigs, or the Kaiser's wife? That’s right, rub it in; well. I’m going to show you that this set will work, declared Mr. Howard, adjusting his head set. Go ahead; show me, but be quick about it, as I’m going to bed. Wait, wait, it is here, he screamed in excitement. By connecting the loud speaker, the fruit of his effort filled the room. It was the I. O. U. Symphony as plain as if they were in the room. Mrs. Howard sat down and listened, with no more to say. After I. O.U. had signed off, other stations came in. Mrs. Howard was interested, and after an hour of begging, persuaded her husband to let her tune the instrument. Havana, Cuba, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and many other distant stations were at her fingertips. She was fascinated, she could not leave the set, although her husband had retired two hours before. As the cuckoo announced four o’clock, a sleepy voice from upstairs remarked, You may be younger than 1, but you have outgrown me from the fool-development view-point.” —Lucile Belton. Carfare For hours they had been together on her front porch. The moon cast its tender gleam down on the young and handsome couple who sat strangely far apart. He sighed! She sighed! Finally: I wish I had money, dear, he said, I’d travel. Impulsively she slipt her hand into his; then rising swiftly she sped in the house. Aghast, he looked at his hand. In his palm lay a nickel. She— I understand Jones' wife is tight?” He— Tight! Why she uses barbed wire for clothesline, so the birds can't sit down. — PAGE 8EVENTY-TWO— Girls Chorus PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY —PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR— JOKES A peach was walking down the street, And she was wondrous fair; A glance, a smile, a half-closed eye— And the peach became a pair. Mr. Swinney—'Do you know I have a miss (?) in my Ford?-' We wonder who. Otis and Lala were in the midst of a heated argument about the nationality of Swedish children born in America. Lala—“If my parents were Swedes, 1 would be a Swede.” Otis— You would not. You know you’d be an American. Lala, disgustedly—“Yes, 1 suppose if I were born on the ocean 1 d be a fish. Sarah Hyde— I eat like a canary. Irene Bear— Yes, I see. A peck at a time. Mr. Swinney— Where is salt found in the United States? Earl Rulison—“Why, Salt Lake City in Idaho Harold—“Can you keep a secret? Lala—“I'll tell the world. It’s tough to miss a train— As you may often do; But it’s luck, you bet, when the Same train misses you. Miss Wylie— We will now run over the lesson. Freshie (we thought Preachers' sons knew better)— Honk! Honk! Miss Howell (in solid geometry)— Donald, what i« a cone? Donald Kirk— A cone is something generated by a line that stands � till at one end and moves around at the other.” Frances Watts, brilliantly in Chemistry: “Consecrated sulphuric acid. (Meaning concentrated.) Man in a restaurant looking over the bill of fare—“Do you give reductions to people in the same business? Waiter— Why, certainly, are you proprietor of a restaurant? Man— No, a robber. PAGE SEVENTY.FIVE- Mr. Swinney— Lard is an entirely different grease from sugar. Mrs. Eagelston— That's a meaty little poem. Meaning to possess meter. Father—“Mary, it is time he was leaving. Young Man— Say your father is an old crank, isn't he? Father (overhearing)— You have to use a crank when the self-starter won't work. The Seniors new motto— Absence makes the marks rounder. N. S. §tmen« Printing (£n. PAXTON. ILLINOIS COMMERCIAL STATIONERS Printing, Emluissing anfc Emmntiug THIS “REFLECTOR” IS ONE OF OUR PRODUCTIONS FRO YDS I he Home of VICTOR VICTROLAS and VICTOR RECORDS ...that make... HAPPY HOMES HAPPIER Froyd’s Music Shop Stewart Drug Co, —For All— SCHOOL SUPPLIES PAGE 8EVENTY SIX ...Majestic Theatre... Direction Alcru Theatre Circuit Feature Pictures Carefully Chosen always a comedy ''pHE quickest, surest way of putting confidence into yourself is to wear Clothes that you know are standard, up-to-the-minute. You’ll find them here —THEBE ARE— No Dull Evenings in Paxton THOS. T. LUNDE Clothing, Furnishings, Shoes PAXTON, ILL. Baseball Goods It’s all over hut the shouting. When we talk baseball, we are oblige)! to shout. You should see our line for this season and - bout with us—for we have an assortment of Mitts and (Jlovrs that is sure to please you. There have lieen several improvement —they are stronger, tit better and will bold their shape. You will also want to swing our new shapes in hats. We ran supply anything a hoy could wish—Itats, Italls, Masks, .Mitts and Gloves. Kent ember, we can furnish everything you wish in the baseball line, and be sure to see us tirst. Hanson Lindquist Hardware, Houseware, Harness, China. Garden Seeds, Bulbs, Sporting Goods JEWELRY- of the kind you will distinguish from other kinds. JEWELRY and WATCH REPAIRING Satisfaction Guaranteed Johnson Jewelry Co. I’hone ISO Middlecoff Bldg. Paxton, Illinois PAGE SEVENTY-SEVEN I gurence £5ons For Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts and Waists FINE OXFORDS AND PUMPS Black, Brown and Combination We Show the New Things in Silk Underwear, Toilet Articles and Everything Pertaining to a Lady's Outfit To Save Your Paxton Sugar Bowl SOLE You Cannot Beat The house of purity and quality LIND’S SHOE SHOP High Grade Home Made Candies and Delicious Ice Cream Sandstedt’s Grocery For Fancy Groceries SHOES EXCLUSIVELY Men’s, Women’s and Children's Richelieu Brand Occident Flour Phone (HI Paxton, Illinois Campbell’s Shoe Store Majestic Block Paxton, Illinois -PAGE SEVENTY EIGHT- SCHOOL DAYS ...are... Nearly Over Thus begins the parting of school friendships, the dearest of them all. An exchange of photographs will keep these friendships closer. Make your appointment before school is over. YOU SNAPPY YOUNG FELLOWS ...can get the... SNAPPIEST OXFORDS ...at... SANDBERG’S Coil) no more than ordinary kinds The Rasmus Studio Farmers Merchants State Bank ...OUR MOTTO... Simplicity .:. Safety .:. Service Service Quality CHANDLER G. T. HARSCH and REO.... Funeral Director Cars that give satisfaction PAXTON, ILLINOIS G. T. Harsch, Paxton . -PAGE 8EVENTY-NINE— ArcniU' (Cafe Meals Lunches Confe 5tions Duncan Scanlan ...Proprietors... Phone No. 229 Pstab'ished 1888 I s. H. HILL ...Manufacturing... Brooms and Brushes PAXTON. ILLINOIS STYLISH SHIRTS We have just received a new assortment of Shirts that you will want to see— Kingly make. Long ago they earned the reputation of Shirts that fit. And that's just one reason they wear so well. Silks in Stripes and Plain Colors_____________$6.CO-$7.50 English Broadcloth. White and Tans__________________$4.50 Neat Stripe Fibers,.----------------------$3.00 and $3.50 Collar Attached Shirts, Plain Colors or Fancy_ ---------------------------$1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 E Larson Company — PAGE EIGHTY- G. R. 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PETERSON — PAQE EIOHTY TWO Wm.T. Whow£ll Motor Sales Coa UtulAon'jed t a e t'ptce. Paxton, III. Andrews Lumber and Mill Company BUILDING MATERIALS and SUPPLIES ...COAL... And bring us your Films for EXPERT DEVELOPING AND PRINTING DR05 STORE Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL RAGE EIGHTY THREE Wright’s Ice Cream digests so easily that it is the favorite dessert of people who prize perfect health and keen, clear minds. No Headaches or Indigestion from enjoying our Ice Cream. Wright Ice Cream Company Hinriiana Sriu; ill A (Biuift Jilace Sn Sraitc” One of the GREATER STORES of Illinois W.Lewis$Co. Champaign's Leading Dep’t. Store -PAGE EIGHTY-FOUR W. L. Cottingham, M. D. Wayne L. Hamm PHYSICIAN AND 8URGEON ...DENTIST... SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN X-RAY. NITROUS OXID TO CHILDREN and OXYGEN Tel. Office 263. Res. 206 Phone 237 Office in Given Bldg. Paxton. III. Given Building Paxton. Illinois The Utmost Value Money Will Buy! Quality Merchandise at the right price— always at G. C. WILLIS Champaign, Illinois Quality first. Service next. Price last G. W. Benjamin Son RULISON’S -for- ...HOME KILLED MEATS... ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES. WALL PAPER and North End Meat Market PAINT PAXTON. .:. .:. ILLINOIS PAGE EIGHTY-FIVE I Consumers Supply Company DURANT ...and... THE WHITE FRONT STAR CARS PAXTON S CASH FOOD STORE All goods marked in plain figures Prices the same every day Make the Consumers Store your meeting place CITY GARAGE ALWAYS WELCOME C. T. 1'tt Repairs Storage Surat EIFFEL HOSE National Sauk 1923 m $ “THE HIT OF THE YEAR” CAPITAL and SURPLUS $135,000.00 H A HIGH HEEL CHIFFON STOCKING $ Price, $1.50 m 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on A. H. NELSON Savings Accounts Grand Leader Paxton, Illinois PAGE EIQHTV-8IX-