Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1924 volume:

$ e fc t n t a n VOLUME SEVENTEEN PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE Pekin Community High School Nineteen Hundred Twenty-four Jforetoorb “Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of Auld Lang Syne? FOR THIS PURPOSE, WE, THE CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-FOUR IIA VE PUBLISHED THIS PEKIN I AN © e b c a 11 o n TO MISS MARY JOSEPHINE PAUL who has shown to us that service to others is the great way of finding happiness for ourselves, we the Seniors of the class of Nineteen Twenty-four, affectioniately dedicate this volume of the Pekinian. PAULINE BEVANS THE PEKINIAN, 1924 RICHARD V. LINDSEY Illinois State Normal University, B. E. James Millikin University University of Chicago Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Principal EIGHT THE PEKINIAN, 1924 EDWARD L. KING James Millikin University, A. B., B. S. University of Illinois, B. S. Agriculture Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Agriculture, Civics, Economics Assistant Principal LENA BELLE BOYD De Pauw University, A. B. University of Wisconsin Greencastle, Indiana—Home Address History MARJORIE MIDDLETON Franklin College, Indiana Hanover College, Indiana, A. B. Lexington, Indiana—Home Address English, Public Speaking NINE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 GRACE BOYD James MiHikin University, A. B. Decatur, Illinois—Home Address English LEO W. APPLEGARTH Western State Normal School University of Michigan, A. B. Muskegon, Michigan—Home Address Biology and Algebra MARY F. HUFF University of Colorado Gregg School Belvidere, Illinois—Home Address Stenography TEN THE PEKINIAN, 1924 DOROTHY LOU SPRAGUE Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin, A. B. Chicago, Illinois—Home Address Spanish, History and English HARVEY B. URBAN Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, A. B. Columbia University, A. M. Washington, Illinois—Home Address Social Sciences EDA BORGELT Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, A. B. Havana, Illinois—Home Address English ELEVEN THE PEKINIAN, 1 924 JOHN B. PHILLIPS University of Illinois, A. B. Mattoon, Illinois—Home Address General Science, Chemistry MARJORIE E. ATKIN Illinois State Normal University, B. E. Petoskey, Michigan—Home Address Algebra GRANT E. VAN LONE Whitewater State Normal Lawrence College University of Illinois, Ph. B. Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Physics TVi, ELVE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 MINNIE D. BALCKE Iowa Wesleyan, B. S., M. S. University of Wisconsin Columbia University Pekin, Illinois—Home Address German, French LAWRENCE C. LEARNED Lawrence College Northwestern University, A. B. Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Bookkeeping and Social Science MYRTLE STAHL University of Illinois, A. B. Bloomington, Illinois—Home Address Latin and English THIRTEEN MELBA V. ARNOLD Northern State Normal Augustana College Iron Mountain, Michigan—Home Address Typewriting, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Geography DAVID C. LIVENGOOD Wabash College, A. B. Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Mat hematics—Coach LELA LOCKETT Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Latin FOURTEEN THE PEKINIAN, 1924 ELLA BROOK Valparaiso University, B. S. Goodland, Indiana—Home Address Home Economics FLOYD W. LEE Bradley Polytechnic James Millikin University Pekin, Illinois—Home Address Physical Education, Manual Arts MARY J. PAUL Illinois State Normal University McKendree College University of Illinois University of Chicago Jersevville, Illinois—Home Address English FIFTEEN CLASSES ■ THE PEKINI AN, 1924 MARIE MOENKEMOELLER When we think of Marie we grin and remember the jokes she played on us. She is a delightful combination of seriousness and fun. RUSSELL VALENTINE We are blest with another towering lad. Does athletic training make a chemist? Russell wields a wicked Bunsen burner. The world will be aroused by him, it will. HENRIETTA ZIMMER Henrietta's the busiest person in school. She is always bustling around doing something important while we can only stand around and wonder how she does it all. LOUIS BECKER PRESIDENT The largest branch with the largest limbs on his family treeI It takes a “six-footer” to serve three years as president of a class such as ours. You know Louie the athlete! CLARA VOGELSANG Clara isn't afraid of a person on the whole faculty. This state of par excellence is almost unheard of in our school. Only the brave deserveth the fair grades. EIGHTEEN THE PEKI N I AN , 192 4 LIDA WELLS Lida has the record number of typing medals. She has almost a trunkful. In this trunk she also has a badge of high esteem presented by us all. MALCOLM MARTIN Here he is! The boy who has proved his ability as a versatile gentleman. His hobbies are athletics, music, books and girls, one girl predominating. ELIZABETH CALLAHAN Wherever we are somebody always says, “Who is that little dark-eyed girl?” and points to Elizabeth. Then we proudly tell them that she’s the nicest girl in our class. VIRGINIA SANBORN Valedictorian Whenever we have company, the teachers call on “Ginnie . Her preparedness brought her many a lofty report card. She has a fine start, and we hope she keeps it up. JAMES SIPFLE This boy owns a shrewd and efficient business head. “James” is a conscientious, sober sort of fellow, and “Jim is a romping, mischievous likeable imp. NINETEEN -THE PtE K I N I A N , 1924 EDITH BECK Edith is the girl whose hair is naturally curly. She is always aiding and helping the members of the faculty. She makes heavenly fudge, tooI ALBERT KRAEGER TREASURER This is the person who handles the millions ($) belonging to the aristocratic Senior class. By the way, he isn't a bit bashful, just elusive. All handsome men are! HELEN HOUGH Sheet music and basketball interests ‘‘Houghie’ ’ strangely. She has a great affinity for a tall dark somebody. Now we wonder who that somebody isI GEORGE HAYES George’s profile is truly disastrous to the girls who sit beside him. He has been directly responsible for many of our “mooning maidens.’’ LA VERNE HOSSMAN La Verne was a favorite among the faculty numbers because of her sunny willingness and eagerness in doing her work. TWENTY 1 THE PEKINIAN, 1924 LAURA HUDSON “Huddie” spurns the Daily Dozen, because she was smiled upon by Providence itself. Poets would say that she is “fashioned so slenderly.' LOUIS HARMEL Louis is our own John Barrymore. Comparing the actor to Louie, John takes on the ooks of our good friend Barney Google. We’re proud of this leader. MARION KOCII What about Marion? We call her a loyal backer of the school, a universal friend, a dandy pal, and best of all, a good dancer. CLAUDE SMITH We’re proud of our sleek, tan, muscular Hiawatha. He fascinates us with his ability to be our “Smitty” always. We admire this team-boy for his straightforwardness. BEULAH CONLEE “Bill” is full of new ideas and sometimes she has nerve enough to execute some of them. We have to let Iter take Iter own sweet time about it, tho. TWENTY-ONE THE PEKI N I AN, 1924 ADELAIDE HANCOCK Adelaide was ideal on “eats” committees. She knew what we wanted to eat, and when we wanted to eat it. From the depths of our hearts we say there should be more like her. DAN JURGENS Daniel” suddenly blossomed forth as a ladies' man. Perhaps his fatherly smile and stern dignity had something to do with it. ADELAIDE HEGGLUND When Adelaide sits by a window the light on her lovely Titian hair is coppery. Although she has artistic temperament, her good nature prevails. LOUIS GINTI-IER “Louie” has a way about him that simply makes you like him whether you want to or not. We are glad to say that it hasn’t been compulsory on our part. DOROTHY GRIESSER Dorothy doesn’t cling to any special clique. The Senior class is her “bunch,” and we all depend on her, claim her, and like her. TWENTY-TWO THE PEK1NIAN, 9 24 WILLA ROLF SECRETARY Willa’s going to be the peppiest, go-get-it-est newspaper reporter when she starts her career. Talk about ideas—hers are from cover to cover in this book! HOMER HEISEL “Doc” is so studious that his hair turned gray. Some of the things he learned lias put a permanent wave in his hair. What won’t Nature do for her boys! PAULINE CAMPBELL “Cammie” retained that clever drawl from our class play. We tempt her just to hear her talk. If there’s something new, “Cammie has it!” GARRETT ROELFS “Balo’s” wonderful mellow voice could still the savage beast. We sit enchanted whenever he speaks. Compared to Bato’s elocution, Carttso lisped. ELIZABETH KRAEGER Elizabeth's name is much larger than her own wee self'. We hear that she’s a wonder at shorthand. Wouldn’t she make an adorable little “steno I TWENTY-THREE ruth McDonald Ruth was about the first in our class to have her hair bobbed. In spite of her pride in her own black, shining hair, she would “flip” it for some of lighter hue. JUSTIN SIEBENS “Flip” of the feminine blush, is the kind of big boy that everybody likes. We especially like him because he is sincere and earnest in all he does. ISABEL GRAY VICE-PRESIDENT “Issy” has played “middle age” so often that she should not find the real condition difficult. She is athletic and sports-loving. - VIOLA CHAMBERLAIN Perhaps it’s because their first names begin with “ V”, but Viola and Vergilius Maro, otherwise Virgil, mix agreeably. Awe stricken we gaze on her. JAMES DIEKMAN “Jim is always on a freshie-girl's list of beaus. Oh well, a man with a saxophone usually does arouse romance in one’s soul, doesn't he? TWENTY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN, I 924 DOROTHY WEPNER Allhough Dorothy didn't enter high school with us, we hope that she’s as glad to graduate with us, as we are proud and delighted to have her do so. E. WALTER GRAY The wave in “Ernie's hair has caused many feminine hearts to flap. Let it suffice to say that if Ernie had been consulted, it wouldn't be there. IRENE JENE Some girls become so keen and practiced in the arts of stenography that they lose their “feminosity. Irene has retained hers, happily for us. PAUL WATSON “Pucus is quaintly innocent of his dashing good looks. His face gets pinky when we cat! him our “hero. He is a hero—ask any man on the team. CLARA FAUTH Clara can keep a marcel a month. Besides this enviable asset, she can keep her friends always. She has proved this on most of us. TWENTY-FIVE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 GLADYS GAY If we had half the beauty Gladys has, we’d be so terribly stuck up that we wouldn't condescend to talk to the rest of us. Pshaw! Gladys doesn’t crave it! GERALD CONAGHAN Sure’n its glad we are to tell you of our “Dux.” His flashing good-natured grin has won for him a place in the hearts of all of us. ZELMA NASH elma is a dear, shy little girl who goes about minding her own business. She always takes time tho, to help one of us unfortunate ones. MELVIN GLEICH Melvin testifies that valuable goods are wrapped in small packages. We know smaller boys than Melvin, but—sit! not half as valuable. ANNA MARIE CLARK “Anne” is the opposite of her timid and demure name. Although she is the embodiment of frolic, you should hear her “philosophize.” TWENTY-SIX TlHE PEKINIAN, 1924 FLORENCE HOGAN Lively interpreter of terpsichorean art, “Fliss has already made a name for herself. She sits still long enough to diligently study Sometimes. ELMER TOWLE Elmer’s determination to master and comprehend everything will bear him far up the ladder of success. Our confidence goes with him. RUTH HUFFMAN Ruth was one of the most serviceable persons in the whole high school. She was willing and anxious to aid us individually or the class as a whole. HAROLD GILSON Gilson” is fasti Oh, now,—we mean on a basketball floor, lie was our Mercury who sped to the goal, and piled up points for the Seniors. LORAINE APER Salutatorian We never see Loraine tearing down the halls. She is one of those serious, valuable girls who believe in thoroughness. We are confident in her future. TWENTY-SEVEN THE PEK I N I AN , I 924 DOROTHY COOK Dorothy is the “gal with the winning smile.” Our “Cookie” isn’t as inactive as other cookies but we want her as she is, a live, merry, vivacious girl! IVAN ROWAN Please meet IvanI We used to pity the men on the teams who had “Zeke” to deal with• He's an all-around sport, and a mighty good one at that! ELSIE McCLANAHAN Elsie’s perpetual expression of joy has been a blessing to those about her. She is a newcomer to high school but we regard her as an “old-time friend. EDWIN McCLARENCE To say that Eddie is a likeable chap is to put it mildly. Ilis humor is refreshing, to say the least, and his sermons are uplifting and inspirational. ALTHEA BUCKLEY Our orchestra depends upon Althea's dextrous manipulation of the ivories. Whatever will they do without their snappy pianist? ENTY-EIGHT THE PEKINIAN, 1924 RUTH MEEKER Ruth isn’t meek 'er nothin’; it’s just her wonderful personality that charms us so. We hope to see the day that she’s on our faculty. LAWRENCE BISHOP We didn't know Lawrence could play basketball until he appeared on our Senior team His giggle is as catching as it is irrepressible. MARY SCRIMGER Mary is so capable that she seems to work automatically. She is equally capable in stealing our hearts, and planning good times. What does W mean, Mary? MAE GOUKER Mae is necessary at a parly. She seems to be ready and able to do anything. Known to all of us, but best friend to most of us, we love her. WILLIAM KELCH “Bill” silently crept to graduation without creating any great sensations. lie is content to win our respect and admiration in his own steady way. TWENTY-NINE THE PEKINIAN, I 924 ADA GERDES We like a girl like Ada, natural, wholesome, and rosy. The tint in her cheeks has been handed down to her from natural, rosy ancestors. LOUIS WEBER Louis’ tricks in the classroom have saved a great many of us front embarassment caused by ignorance. Eternal gratitude is due this boy. LORAINE OSTERMAN We hope that Loraine can keep her “schoolgirl complexion. Soon she’ll be posing for cold cream ads. But she has a copious supply of brains for a' that. ELMER HILLMAN It is rumored that Elmer has been “stepping out” lately. Now, Elmer, you have ruined and blasted our hopes to have you be our Model Bachelor. DORIS SNEDDEN Since Doris is contemplating embarking on the sea of matrimony, we wish to whisper something. Happiness is easy with your alertness and thoroughness. EUGENE MAURER Last but not least comes Eugene. He is the creator and sole possessor of the “puttee fad. THIRTY THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Cla££ fyistovp ’24 The crystal gazer’s face lit with a radiant smile, for now the crystal was re-enacting pleasant scenes, those of his high school life. The crystal had been presenting the happy episodes of his earlier youth. Now it was approaching the year 15)20, which he knew to be the year of his entrance in the Pekin High School as a freshman. He looked closer into the crystal. He saw the assembly room, the Seniors were clapping their hands; he knew that it meant the razzing of the Freshmen. Next the crystal showed the first class meeting and presented the class officers. Helen Lohnes was president, Barbara Peebles was vice-president, Ivan Rowan was secretary, and Louis Ginther was treasurer. The crystal shifted to a colorful scene, the gymnasium in a gay uproar. The Freshmen were holding their first frolic. Then the crystal grew dark and cloudy, thus foretelling the ending of the freshman year. The cloud grew thin and finally vanished. The gazer saw that his classmates had taken on a more serious mien, for they were sophomores now. The first scene was of the class meeting in which Louis Becker was elected president; Robert Grant, vice-president; Garnet Robinson, secretary, and Pauline Campbell, treasurer. The crystal then gave in rapid succession scenes of three parties, which were remembered as shining lights of the Sophomore year. The crystal clouded and foretold that another snappy year of school life had passed. The crystal calmed and became very clear. First it showed the Junior class meeting, wherein Louis Becker was elected president; Mary Scrimger, vice-president; Elizabeth Kraeger, treasurer, and Willa Rolf, secretary. Next the scene shifted to the gymnasium. It was crowded with joyous Juniors in their annual party. The scene changed, it now vividly presented “ Nothing But the Truth,” the Junior class play. Another change, this time to the Country Club. There was a large banquet. Nathan Eliff was speaking; he was thanking the Juniors in behalf of the Seniors for their splendid Junior-Senior banquet. The crystal became black, thus telling of the ending of the greatest school year. The crystal became clear again and gave the chronicle of the school year of 1924. In the scene that ensued it showed Louis Becker again president, Isabel Gray, vice-president; Willa Rolf, secretary, and Albert Kraeger, treasurer. It then changed to a huge all-school party, the largest ever held in Pekin High. The next scene told of another successful Senior party. Then the second Junior-Senior banquet was shown. The pride of all the Seniors followed, the Pekinian. Then, the saddest scene of all was the commencement exercises which meant the ending of the high school life. On behalf of the gazer’s wish the crystal showed the class advisers, Mr. Herx as Freshman adviser. Miss Eleanor Boyd as Sophomore adviser, Mr. King and Miss Hunt as Junior advisers, Mr. Minor Brock as Junior class play adviser, Miss Grace Boyd and Mr. Lindsey as Senior advisers. The crystal became very black and in that manner told of the ending of our happy moments in high school life. —Extracts from “Life of Elmer Towle, Crystal Gazer.” THIRTY-ONE — THF. PEKINIAN, 1924 ---------------------- Class $ropljecp “YE OLDE RECKONER” Notice. Beginning classes in kindergarten work will start in July. All children between ages of two and five are eligible to attend. Rates of tuitions moderate. See or call me immediately. IVAN ROWAN, Teacher. Ballet Instructor Brings Girls. Louis Harmel, inventor of the “Rustic Rumble” dance, has wired Russell Valentine, Mgr. of “Frolicsome” theatre, that he will come in August with his bevy of beauties. Ada Gerdes who plays the leading role in “Do Tell!” will accompany them. E. W. Gray who plays male lead in the same production will come late in July to complete arrangements. The chorus is composed of the following Follies favorites: Gladys Gay, Zelma Nash, Anna Marie Clark, Dorothy Griesser, Adelaide Hegglund and Dorothy Wepner. Harvard Coach Calm. Melvin Gleich, coach of Harvard, who has pulled his men through eighteen successful seasons announced today that his boys are in A-l condition, and should trim the Chinese gridders who came here Saturday. He then humorously told us to look at his eight-foot self and try to imagine him as a three-footer, which he claims he was once. The press wishes to take this opportunity to say that as a coach Gleich is a marvelous taxidermist. Trainer at New York. George Hayes, famous ape-trainer arrived on the S. S. Lusitana today with a wild, white gorilla, called Jonah. On the way over he taught the beast to say its prayers. New Partner. Anna Pavlowa, Russian ballet dancer, released her present partner in favor of Elmer Towle, of Pekin, 111. Discovers Substitute. Mr. Paul Watson, chef at the Ritz-Waldorf Hotel has discovered that cobwebs properly cooked and prepared may easily and beneficially be substituted for parsnips. From Australia. Marie Moenkemoeller, evangelist in Australia, who has done much to promote the use of knives and forks among the natives, writes that Loraine Osterman of this city, found a huge black opal under the rocks near the estate of Dan Jurgens, the arrow collar ad model. Although Miss Osterman found pearl-diving profitable it is thought that she will forsake it to take up opal diving. Russian Revolts. Alhmur Hillmahn, governor of Russia, revolts against the growing supremacy of the ladies over there. Marion Kochkowsky is the leader of the women who declare that it is against their ideas of freedom to cook schi and oneidski every morning. Other figures in with Kochowsky are Lidah Wellsky, Elizabethy Kraegerskow, Irenh Jeneski, Ruth Huffmanaf, and Claraw Voegelsangeski. Russian kafirs who stand by Hillmahn are Garrettski Roelfsn, James Diekmananaff and Luis Gintheroui. • — THE PEKINIAN, 1924 -■ — Buys Car. Malcolm Martin, tailor for Hart, Schaffner and Marx, recently purchased a Packard from Justin Seibens, agent for that car in our city. Sport News. James “Kid” Sipfle opens his boxing show tomorrow night on the west steps of the Court House. He will box Luis Firpo, Jr., who came here yesterday with his trainer Bill Kelch. Albert Kraeger, sponsor of the Olympic games, has “Kid” Sipfle in his care, and should help him in this struggle. The purse of thirty-five cents will be divided to help defray expenses. Notice. I am prepared to aid you all now in trimming your windows. You furnish the trimmings, I do the rest. Easy payment plans. CLAUDE SMITH.—Adv. Pastor to Speak. Rev. Edwin McClarence, of Seattle, Wash., will preach here this evening at the Elks’ Hall. He will talk on the “Value of the Nebula Ablorgata.” Miss Elsie McClanahan, organist at his church, will render a few choice selections. Everyone invited to attend. First Prize. Ruth Meeker took the county skating contest. The title was won through her ability to skate on one hand and one foot. The performance was truly remarkable. Conaghan Hired. Gerald Conaghan was hired as Jockey for Spark Plug, since Sunshine has all he can do to care for Rudy. We’re sure that Sparky will like his new pal. Marriage Announced in Tunis. Loraine Aper will soon marry Abou Ben Adhem, the Sahara sheik. We wish them many oases of happiness. In France. Helen Hough and Henrietta Zimmer are touring France with the “Grey and Gold” Hair Dye Co. Exhibitions were recently given in Paris and Versailles. For Coroner. Lawrence Bishop has been nominated on the Republican ticket for Coroner of Tazewell county. Mayor’s Inauguration Filmed. Miss Edith Beck, cameraman for Famous Players-Laskey came here and filmed the inauguration of Mayor Becker. Since the earthquake, Mr. Becker has had a hard time keeping Pekin together. Some of Rosedale is now in Mason City. Heisel-Gilson Corporation. Homer Heisel, surgeon from Berlin, has formed a partnership with Harold Gilson, prominent undertaker. We are watching with interest the progress of this new alliance. Hard Luck for the Big Four. The Big Four pulled through town today and stopped on the tracks on the south side of town to get some coal. Mary Scrimger, the engineer, had to carry five tons of wood to the train before it would turn a wheel. The brakeman, Dorothy Cook and Clara Fauth had to walk down the tracks to flag the Terminal which seemed ready to plunge head-on. The train had to leave its passengers here, and those staying at the Tazewell Hotel are Ruth McDonald, sculptress, Adelaide Hancock, author of “Tacks,” and Beulah Conlee, President of the Federated Churchmen’s League. THIRTY-THREE — — THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 4 ----- —— Praise from China. Chinese balloon manufacturers repcrt that La Verne Hossman can color more balloons per minute than any native born Chinaman. Arlington Pool Room Changes Hands. Viola Chamberlain has purchased the Arlington Rooms and will enlarge them to better serve the public. Over Radio. Florence Hogan, noted dancer, will dance over radio broadcasting station, T. N. T. This program will be presented on Thursday morning. Siamese Twins Join Y. M. C. A. Pauline-Laura, Campbell-Hudson, the Siamese Twins, have put in their application to the secretary at the Y. M. C. A. Reports indicate that they have been accepted. Manager for Boncilla. Althea Buckley, owner of the Boncilla Laboratories business, was in our city to see if she could find a manager for a store she wants to start here. Isabel Gray left her position in the American Bank and took on the responsibility. Notes from the Court House. Two of the city’s most esteemed circuit clerks, Doris Snedden and Mae Gouker, were fined one dollar (SI.00) each for contempt of court. The judge, Virginia .Sanborn, was also fined for insulting the deputy, Elizabeth Callahan. Just what these quarrels were, the press is not here to state, but we feel that justice was administered in each case. Is Improving. Louis Weber, past master of the Printer’s Union, is improving. He was operated on last year for tapering fingers. We hope for his speedy recovery. To Build Factory Here. Our old veteran, E. “Gene” Maurer, has capitalized the late fad for shoe button beads and will build a factory here soon. The old timer definitely declares that his factory will turn out no less than eight dozen buttons per day. Bulletin. Editor of this paper suddenly passed out. The task seemed overwhelming. Funeral arrangements announced later. “YE OLDE RECKONER.” W. R. Proposed Improvements foi P. H. S. (a) Street car down corridor. (b) Traffic Cop—Mr. Van Lone. (c) Benches around the school yard. (d) Couches in class rooms. (e) Lunch served 3rd and 6th hour on new gray tin tea wagon. (f) Roller skates free to hasten progress to class rooms for those who do not like to ride on cars. ----- — THE PEKINI AN, 1924 : — Class Will We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-four, of Pekin Community High School, do hereby make our last will and testament. We are now in our right minds, though we often may have been momentarily insane during our high school career. We hereby bequeath to the teachers of P. H. S., the joy and prosperity due them for laboring so faithfully to instruct us; also, the pleasure of being free from our oppressive conduct now and forevermore. In addition to the foregoing, we also have some individual bequests: 1. I, Pauline Campbell, do bequeath my Quaker appearance to Helen Van Horn. 2. I, Anna Marie Clark, do bequeath my punctuality to Vivian Kolstad. 3. I, Earnest Walter Gray, do bequeath my mistakes to Vard Eden. 4. I, Helen Hough, do bequeath my power to keep a man to Pickles Hoff. 5. I, Edwin McClarence, do bequeath my ability to acquire 100 credits in my last year to Jim Howard. 0. I, Izzy Gray, do bequeath my ability to yell to the Freshmen. 7. I, Loraine Osterman, do bequeath my demure shyness to Ruby Robinson. 8. I, Ruth McDonald, do bequeath my good taste for clothes to Florence Helmig. 9. I, Paul Watson, do bequeath my patent leather hair to Hazel Deising. 10. I, Louis Weber, do bequeath my speed to Damo Conaghan. 11. I, Louie Becker, do bequeath my size to Orval Nash. 12. I, Ruth Meeker, do bequeath my love for work to Hazel Shaefer. 13. I, George Hayes, do bequeath my winsome grin to Mr. Urban. 14. I, Florence Hogan, do bequeath my doll-like build to A1 Black. 15. I, Mary Scrimger, do bequeath my black ribbon to the Office Dog. 16. I, Louis Harmel, do bequeath my collection of poems to Fritz Gray. 17. I, Marion Koch, do bequeath my Spanish Costume to Mr. Lindsey. 18. I, Bill Kelch, do bequeath my ability to vamp ’em to Merle Smith. 19. I, Laura Hudson, do bequeath my love for good literature to Margaret Rollins. 20. I, Homer Heisel, do bequeath my wine red blushes to Helen Schreck. (For to save her money). 21. I, La Verne Hossman, do bequeath my pleasing personality to Kathryn Glasford. THIRTY-FIVE ------- — THE PEKINIAN, 1924 — 22. I. Malcolm Martin, do bequeath my ability to be a one-woman man to Bud McKinstry. 28. I, Ivan Rowan, do bequeath my ability as a basketball player to my brother Chuck. 24. I, Adelaide Hegglund, do bequeath my ability as an artist to Don L. Hasenjaeger. 25. I, Russell alentine, do bequeath my good fortune to work with the Chemistry teacher to Clara Meyer. 26. I, Justin Siebens, do bequeath my gossiping ability to the fair sex of the Freshmen Class. (Don’t rush, girls, there is enough for everyone.) 27. I, Virginia Sanborn, bequeath my ability as a student to Richard Rollins. 28. I, Gerald Conaghan, do bequeath my supply of voluminous neckties. (Don’t rush, boys, there’s plenty.) 29. I, Ada Gerdes, do hereby bequeath my mannish swagger to Roscoe Bonjean. (This should help you to appear all grown up, Roscoe). 30. I, Albert Kraeger, do bequeath my sincerity to Margaret Rollins. 31. I, Gladys Gay, do bequeath my sweet soft voice to Marian Poebles. 32. I, Elizabeth Kraeger, do will and bequeath my femininity to Clara Tebben. 33. I, Dan Jurgens, do bequeath my loyalty to a certain Junior to Ida Velde. 34. I, Doris Snedden, do bequeath my saxophone to all future public speaking classes to be used only for special programs. 35. I. Jim Sipfle, do bequeath my ability to live up to the “Still water runs deep” to Bob Donahue. 36. I, Ruth Huffman, do bequeath my Domestic Science abilities to Mildred Beardsley. 37. I, Garrett Roelfs, do bequeath my argumentative nature to Mary Elizabeth Kumpf. 38. I. Willa Rolf, do bequeath my hairpins to Walter Beck. 39. I, Beulah Conlee, do bequeath my “speed” to Nellie Reisinger. 40. I, Lida Wells, bequeath my pull in Mr. Urban’s class to all forthcoming Political Economy classes. 41. I, James Diekman. do bequeath my record as the longest endurance man to ever graduate from P. H. S. to Bud McKinstry. 42. I, Harold Gilson, do bequeath my power to bluff to George Fisher. 43. I, Claude Smith, do bequeath my cave-man tactics to Walter Sarff. 44. I, Edith Beck, do bequeath my willingness as a class worker to Joe Haake. 45. I, Viola Chamberlain, do bequeath my ability to be seen and not heard from to Kate Ryan. THIRTY-SIX —THE PEKINIAN, 1924 -----------------------------------—' 46. I, Dorothy Cook, do bequeath my front seat, third hour, to AI Winkel. 47. I, Dorothy Griesser, do bequeath my studious faculties to Gene Fisher. 48. I, Elmer Towle, do bequeath the coloring matter of my hair to all girls inclined toward “hennaism.” 49. I, Elmer Hillman, do bequeath my key-puzzle to the Freshman. 50. I, Maree Moenkemoeller, do bequeath my rapid fire ability to get and maintain “crushes” to Dorothy Splittgerber. 51. I, Lawrence Bishop, do bequeath my plastic countenance to Clara-bell Van Osdol. 52. I, Elizabeth Callahan, do bequeath my magnetic personality to Art Schleder. 53. I, Louis Ginther, do bequeath my likeness to Francix X. Bushman to Henry Groan, (not Groen). 54. I, Melvin Gleich, do bequeath my shiekish blushes to Mr. Learned. 55. I, Adelaide Hancock, do bequeath my seat in the assembly to some poor critter. 56. I, Irene Jene, do bequeath my immunity to belts, trappings, etc., to Mr. D. C. Livengood. 57. I, Eugene Maurer, do bequeath my swagger debonair manner to Tiny Trough ton. 58. I, Elsie McClanahan, do leave my ability to make a bet to Mary Elizabeth Kumpf. 59. I, Zelma Nash, do bequeath my lilting soprano to Everett Davis. 60. I, Clara Vogelsang, do bequeath my bravery to call “him” Leo, to Hilda Schwinn. 61. I, Dorothy Wepner, do bequeath the custody of my cousin to Clara Tebben. (Oh, Harold!) 62. I, Henrietta Zimmer, do bequeath my level-headedness to Wilma Egger. 63. I, Clara Fauth, do bequeath my craving for football and stars to the Freshies. 64. I, Loraine Aper, do bequeath my ability to scorch hot dogs to Louise Fidler. 65. I, Althea Buckley, do bequeath my place in the orchestra to Louise West. 66. I, Mae Gouker, do bequeath my red dress to Leona Morris. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS. (Signed) OFFICE DOG. PRINTER’S DEVIL W itnesses. THIRTY-SEVEN 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Name Favorite Occupation Pet Aversion Loraine Aper............Studying...................Hoys..................... Edith Beck..............Taking pictures............Straight hair............ Louie Becker............Doubling up................Short trousers........... Lawrence Bishop.........Arguing....................Beauty clay......:....... Elizabeth Callahan......Being nice.................Fibs..................... Gerald Conaghan.........Tying a bow tic............Youth.................... Pauline Campbell........Writing shorthand..........Work..................... Viola Chamberlain.......Studying Virgil............Glassware................ Anna M. Clark...........Standing in the halls......Peace.................... James Diekman...........Playing saxophone..........Knowledge................ Harold Gilson...........I lancing..................Books.................... Beulah Conlec...........Hiking to Peoria...........Sissyfied boys........... Dorothy Cook............Looking what she is not....Short men................ Louis Ginthcr...........Folding his hands..........Bulldog twist............ Clara Fauth.............Craving a football star....Bathing suit............. Melvin Gleich...........Keeping a Freshman company...............Fat girls................ Clara Vogelsang.........Looking for Ruddy..........Silly girls.............. Paul Watson.............Getting jealous when Margaret talks to Eddie. . . Robins........................................... Lida Wells..............Just sit.....................Low heels.............. Louis Weber.............Looking into space.........Walking fast............. Dorothy Wepner..........Studying....................(Mail) men.............. Henrietta Zimmer........Helping in the office......Straight hair............ Justin Siebens..........Debating...................Dark women (not negroes, Flip)............. Albert Kracger..........Handling cash..............Stale jokes.............. Gladys Gay Riding the waves.............Garlic Ada Gcrdes................Looking at Bulletin board. . .Senior boys Ernest W. Gray............Playing mibs..................Curly hair.. Mae Gouker..............Talking to Bud.............Spades. Louis Harmel............Making doughnuts..........Density Dorothy Griesser........Cooking......................Excuses Chief Affinity Future . Work Bright Faculty . Beckoning Cooking chile con came. Big Playing basketball .. Dusky Harmony Brilliant Neckwear Wiggly French hats . Perky China .Shiny . Thin boys Uncertain An alumnus Melodious . Bluffers . Right nice Staff meetine .Sporty Lemons ..1)ark Quinine . . Wonderful Swagger Frothy . .Short . Ritz-Waldorf . Tweet! Tweet! Star Plug .Vogue Movies . . 1 )eep A seat . Slow Curly hair Noisy Cheese tidbits . F lowerv . To blush Rather flippish Having an individual swagger . .Wealthy Sweet essence of Apple Sauce . .Gay Freshmen boys . Lemonady Dancing in lumber jack boots . .Gloomy Kings Royal Poetrv .Grey Everything Slippy 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. II. 42. 43. 14. 46. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 62. 53. 6 I. 55. 56. 67. 68. 69. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 66. Name Favorite Occupation Pet Aversion Isabel Gray Punching a bag Diets George Mayes . Showing his colors . . Exercise Adelaide Hancock . . Washing dishes . . Staying after school. Homer Heisel.. . . . Doing the nose-dive . .Slim girls Adelaide Hegglund. . . . Dancing Cooking Elmer Hillman . . Making mashes Age Florence Hogan . .Smiling . Clumsy boys Dan Jurgens Seeing LaVergne Brunettes Bill Kelch . . Vamping the girls Freckle cream Ivan Rowan . Playing papa to Chuck... Girls Ruth Meeker. . Seeing the faculty . Making fudge 1 )oris Snedden . Talking to her man . Prying people LaVerne Hossman . Being friends . Meanness Helen Hough . . We wonder . History. . . ., Malcolm Martin . Growing . Other girls Laura Hudson . .Talking . Sob stuff Irene Jenc Writing checks . Pencils Marion Koch . . Doing things . . Hats Elizabeth Kraeger Considering L. Lohnes. . . . Ed. McClarence . ()rating Elsie McClanahan . Raising a riot The boy behind her. Ruth McDonald Riding in a Dodge . Big dresses Garrett Roelfs . . Fascinating the women... . .Cross teachers Claude Smith . . Making tracks . Unfitness James Sipfle. . Being ze boss . Narrow minds Mary Scrimgcr Getting stuff together. . . . . Slow folks. Marie Moenkemoeller.. Blowing her horn . . Little handkerchiefs Willa Rolf . . Will-ya? Tardy bell Zelma Nash . . Keeping quiet . .Gum Loraine Osterman . .Opening books English Virginia Sanborn Increasing her vocabulary. . . A hanger-on Elmer Towle . Experimenting . .Arguments Russell Valentine . .Getting rough . .A thin javelin. Althea Buckley . Thumping the ivories Tinny pianos Eugene Maurer . Hanging around Imitators Chief Affinity Future D’Ogies..................Radiant Fun......................Hazy Life.....................Handy . Dark halls..............Oh! Oh! Traveling............... - Rugged .Chickens..................Hilly . Sobbing syncopation.....Fleet . Osculating..............Double . Powder and paint........Successful Girl.....................Peachy Fudge....................Sweet Knickers.................Assured • Us......................Unknown -Making it................Coming . No fair!................? ? ? . Flashy literature.......Thrilly Girl Reserve.............. . Underclassmen...........Hot Mah Jongg...............None Eddie............... Barrettes........... Fair haired laddie. . . Time to talk......... Stag parties......... Aprons.............. Things on time....... Vacations............ Clove life-savers.... A place to rest...... Apples............... A snappy class....... Results.............. Polishing his shoes... Eats................. Puttees.............. . What he makes . . . . Ruthless . . . .Dark . . . . Far-reaching .... So-so . . .. Merry . . .. Rare ----Spry . . . . High . . . Deliberation ....Sandy . .. . Intelligent . . . . Chemical . ... Musical .. . . Bound it H X m 0 pi z z sO ho FORTY FIRST RO Lena Piro, Idaleen Velde, Elizabeth Hoff, Hilda Zimmer, Muriel Severe, Eva McCoy, Fern Spalding, Katherine Williams. Friederika Gray, Irma Isenburg, Helen Kajser. SECOND ROW—Don Lorene Hasenjaeger, Lucile Sipfle, Helen Callahan, Margaret Woelflc, Louise Kickler, Blanche Knollhoff, Leona Morris Evelvn Casper Roscoe Bon jean. ’ 3 v ’ THIRD ROW—Andrew Heisel, Frances Rupert. Julia Bibo, Sidney Rolf, Arthur Schlcdcr, Evelyn German. Naomi Herbig, Frances Martens. Marie Waechtcr Harold Schmitt. TOP ROW—Norman Jansen, Lloyd Hess, Charles Rowan, Richard Ubbcn, Louis Dorcn. Warren Kessler, Harry Heckman, Albert Schilling Albert Winkle Henrv Groen, Randall Roman, Wayne Dolan, Archie Keller. ' “u,r FORTY-THREE FIRST ROW -Ruth Maurer, Viola Euteneuer, Irvin Heisel, Beryl Farlin, Walter McClanahan, Alice Ramshaw, Walter SarfT, Mabel Masner, Grace Crank, Louise Fiddler. SECOND ROW —Bob Donahue. Hazel Schaefer, Louise Siebens, Virginia Schenck, Helen Lucille Ricketts, Mildred Kraeger, Mollie Roscnburg, Evelyn Stropes. Elsworth Presley. THIRD ROW Lillian Johns, Agnes Rolfs, Louise Hofferbert, Alice Fauth, Grace Brown, Ethel Brecher, Mildred Masner, Clara Myer, Bernadine Owens, Harry Heckman. TOP ROW—Roland Merrill, Robert Horner, William Hoffman, Norbcrt Clark, Howard Troughton, Glenn Reed, Elbert Rowan, Vernon Heckman. THE PEKI N I AN, I 924 JUNIOR HISTORY When we were Freshmen, we were very green, of course Yet mem’ries of the first year here are not filled with remorse. We tolerated many things, similar to teasing, But recall the thrills and fun is not so far from pleasing. While Sophs, “kid parties” were in style And ours made many a teacher smile. We discarded our Soph “responsibility” And were kids again with great facility. Now we’ve united both B.’s and A.’s, And taken on regular Junior ways. Here’s hope for the future and trust in the past May our good reputation continue to last. FORTY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Junior Boll Call Baldoni, Rina............ Bibo, Julia.............. Bonjean, Roscoe.......... Brecher, Ethel........... Brown, Grace............. Callahan, Helen.......... Casper, Evelyn........... Clark, Norbert........... Conaghan, James.......... Crank, Grace............. Deising, Hazel........... Dolen, Wayne............. Donahue, Bob............. Doren, Louis............. Ehrlicher, Johanna....... Euteneuer, Viola......... Farlin, Beryl............ Fauth, Alice............. Fisher, George........... German, Evelyn........... Gray, Friederika......... Groen, Henry............. Hasenjaeger, Don Lorene Heckman, Harry........... Heisel, Andrew........... Heisel, Irving........... Herbig, Naomi............ Hess, Lloyd.............. Hoff, Elizabeth.......... Hofferbert, Louise....... Horner, Robert........... Isenburg, Irma........... Jaeckel, LaVergne........ Jansen, Norman........... Johns, Lillian........... Kaiser, Helen............ Keller, Archie........... Kessler, Warren.......... Kickler, Louise.......... Knollhoff, Blanche....... Kraeger, Mildred......... Little, Oliver........... Martens. Frances......... .small, timid, sensitive. .timid, studious, sensible. .alert, peppy, attractive. . brisk, modest, interesting. .dignified, neat, studious. .busy, sincere, faithful. .active, quiet, bashful. .clever, attractive, cheerful. .athletic, good-natured, sincere. .discreet, serious, industrious. .energetic, serious, ambitious. .slow, cheerful, loyal. .amiable, merry, animated. .studious, sincere, loyal. .dignified, indifferent, attractive. .inquisitive, small, different. .bright, gentle, industrious. .clever, athletic, positive. .genuine, witty, different. .passive, indifferent, conscientious. Girl Reserve President, talented, prominent, .tall, persistent, happy. .aloof, positive, attractive. .conscientious, conservative, helpful. .cheerful, musical, bashful. .loyal, quiet, serious. .modest, self-conscious, timid. .genuine, generous, loyal, jovial, likeable, attractive, sincere, studious, serious, dependable, bright, serious. Literary Club President, influential, punctual. . attractive, irresponsible, accomplished. . indifferent, athletic, clever, sensible, sympathetic, loyal, musical, delightful, sweet, serious, determined, admirable, faithful, good-natured, bashful, serious, quiet, adventurous, serious, advanced, clever, pretty, piquant, popular, original, obliging, absurd. . talented, interesting, gay. FORTY-FIVE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Masner, Mabel....................bright, alert, sensible. Masner, Mildred..................good-natured, sweet, dependable. Maurer, Ruth.....................demure, dainty, dear. McClanahan, Walter...............small, bashful, absurd. McCoy, Eva.......................bright, busy, bashful. McKinstry, Maurice...............athletic, attractive, tactful. Merrill, Roland..................clever, musical, indifferent. Meyer, Clara.....................decisive, sweet, good-looking. Morris, Leona....................bright, energetic, conscientious. Owens, Bernadine.................cordial, steadfast, gracious. Piro, Lena.......................modest, original, affectionate. Poebel, Marian...................busy, merry, pleasing. Presley, Elsworth................clever, dependable, happy. Ramshaw, Alice...................little, loyal, lovable. Reed, Glenn......................serious, bashful, quiet. Ricketts, Helen..................delightful, flippant, animated. Rolf, Agnes......................talented, friendly, conscientious. Roman, Randall...................athletic, loyal, good-natured. Rolf, Sydney.....................small, choppy, quiet. Rosenberg, Mollie................sweet, gracious, sincere. Rowan, Charles...................athletic, amiable, spirited. Rowan, Elbert....................serious, steadfast, studious. Rupert, Frances..................sincere, loyal, discreet. Ryan, Kathryn....................peppy, sporty, flippant. Sarff, Walter....................busy, serious, willing. Schaefer, Hazel..................little, friendly, inquisitive. Schenck, Virginia................Pres, of Student Council, Latin Club Pres. Schilling, Albert................generous, bashful, indifferent. Schleder, Arthur.................willing, energetic, loyal. Schreck, Helen...................good-looking, interesting, irresponsible. Severe, Morris...................witty, genuine, helpful. Severe, Muriel...................small, sunny, smiling. Siebens, Louise..................quiet, modest, engaging. Sipfle. Lucile...................Pres, of Junior Girl Reserve, clever, original Spaulding, Feme..................happy, clever, amiable. Stropes, Evelyn..................sweet, small, quiet. Troughton, Howard................bashful, polite, amusing. Ubben, Richard...................abrupt, prominent, athletic. Vaupel, Arthur...................quiet, loyal, serious. Velde, Idaleen...................adventurous, good-looking, charming. Waechter, Marie..................studious, happy, interesting. Williams, Kathryn................gentle, accurate, gracious. Winkel, Albert...................popular, adventurous, prominent. Woelfle, George..................musical, dependable, sincere. Woelfle, Margaret................serious, discreet, sympathetic. Young, Gilbert...................sensible, quiet, dependable. Zimmer, Hilda....................energetic, modest, gentle. FORTY-SIX BA( K ROW—Frank Sutt, Herman Schaefer, George Leitner. Howard Lutz , Maurice Huff, Everett Cordts. Charles Knieriem. Herbert Roman. Gertrude Shrock, Everett Davis, Margaret Rollins, Elliot Little, Eugene Fisher, Edgar Mason, Alfred Black. Harry Youmans, John Sheppard, Margaret Hilst, Burl Hecker. SECOND ROW Helmer Sorenson. IrisShoop, C. L. Cook, Raymond Powers, Dcdericka Craig, Mildred Beardsley, Dolly Long, Emily Soldwedel, Helen Sehrock, Lillian Burton, Elizabeth Lautcrbach, Leota Wells, Flora Pfeiffer. THIRD ROW—Lester Beitel, Edith Wills, Marie Birkman, Marie Schlottman. Thelma Ilardt, Maymc Dwyer, Alice Rowan, Marie Pool. Pearl Sorenson Verna Zeigler Thelma Eveland, Leona Richmond. Gertrude Nelson. FOURTH ROW—Joe Barresi, Paul Shellhousc, Fay Walters, Genevieve Jenkins, Elsie Veerman, Helen Cook, Norma Isenbcrg, Mary Higgcns, Eva King Mary Elizabeth Kumpf, Helen Ostcrman, Viola Schwinn, Wanda Franzak. “3 BACK ROW—Walter Mortiboy, Fred Bahn, Frank Dunn, Harry Lawton, Robert Adams, Louis Lohnes, Lotus Edwards, May Fornoff, John Kracger, John Hcrget. SECOND ROW—Hortense Kraeger, Helen Chadwick, Leah McCoy, Agnes Bradford. Jenness Ertmoed, Thelma Jolly, Howard Bayncr, THIRD ROW—Zillah Kreigsman, Elizabeth Ricketts, Vivian Kolstad, Caroline Howard, Arta Horner, Evelyn Buckley. Margaret Dermody, Florence Wright. FOURTH ROW—Elizabeth Weiss, Dorothy Splittgerber, Lois Marshall, Clara Tebben. Florence Ilenrichs. Teresa Young, Sylvia Ely, Lucile Maas, Josephine Jubain, Maxine Stout, Margaret f. Anna Powers, Fatima Tocl. ,, __ _ _ , _ _ rr FIFTH ROW—Dorothy Taubert. Kathryn Glasford, Sevilla Weeks. Madonna Holden, Gordon Meyer, Ladd Watson. Henrietta Ertmoed, Margaret McHarg, Frances Van Horn, Florence Caldwell, Ruth Pollard. THE PEKI N I AN, 1924 Class of 20 I. First and Second Semesters: A. Officers: President, Louis Lohnes. Vice-President, Genevieve Jenkins. Secretary, Charlotta Clark. Treasurer, Pearl Peyton. B. Parties: October Masquerade. St. Patrick’s Party. C. Work: Exams—January. Exams—June. II. Third Semester: A. Officers: President, Norma Isenberg. Vice-President, Arta Horner. Secretary, Mary Higgins. Treasurer, Florence Henrichs. Class Advisers, Miss Sprague and Miss Borgelt. B. Parties: Masquerade Party. St. Patrick’s Party. C. Work: Exams—J anuarv. Exams—June. Represented in Preliminaries. Five Freshmen compete III. Fourth Semester: A. Officers: President, Everett Davis. Vice-President, Alfred Black. Secretary-Treasurer, Elliot Little. Class Reporter, Florence Henrichs. Class Advisers, Miss Middleton and Mr. Learned. B. Parties: Kid Party. C. Work: Exams—January. Exams—June. Class represented in basketball, football, Preliminaries. FIFTY FIRST ROW—Orval Nash, Roy Heilman, Helen Fisher. Virginia Zicgcnbcin, Melvin Milkereit, Mary Starcentch, Grace Neavear, Frances Woodworth. Elbert Fauth. SECOND ROW—Ruth Curtis, Germaine McDonald, Esther Heiscl, Mary Bishop, Marvin Denekas. William Mittal, Edith Beins, Pauline Bloompot, Irene Hoerr, Dorothy Neill. THIRD ROW—Helen Stein, Helen Kranich, Alberta Dyson, Florence Fornoff, Elaine Edds, Robert Soady, George Look. Clarence Hodgson. FOURTH ROW—Marie Hoppach, Elese Nicrgarth, Alice Smith, Leona Nelson, Bessie Hoffman, Elizabeth Chadwick, Pauline Boothe, Louise Gilson. Florence Neavear, Florence Klockenga, Pansy Smith, Bernice Tapping. Wilbur Clayton. Henry Hamaan. Elmer Kunkcl. FIFTH ROW—Meric Smith, Nellie Oilman, Frances Gossagc, Edna Becker. Mildred Gusto. Velma Rabourn. Naomi Buckley. Wilina Sprau, Vcrlin Baysinucr. Ward Brown, Floyd Sours. FIRST ROW—Arthur Bonk, Katie Simon, Viola Becker, Fred Cash. Earl King, Lucille Whitefoot, Mae Griffin, Bernard (iroen, Michael Twohig, Colby Konisek. SECOND ROW—Ruby Robinson, Grace Rupert, Katherine Janssen, Dorothy Adams, Karl Sipfle. THIRD ROW—Hermine Schurman. Louise Hinners, Clell Joerger, Barney Kahn, Donald LeGault, Katherine Grimmer, Wilma Egger, Walter Hatch. FOURTH ROW—Seymour Rosenberg, Dona Athey, Edith Leipnich, Irma Smith, Anna Lee Mason, Louise West, Helen Kahn, Ruth Potts. FIFTH ROW—Roland Weiss, Marjorie Reardon, Louise Hancock. Helen Pfanze, Louise Brienen, Lillian Kettenring, Irene Vogelsang, Marguerite Duncan, Annabelle Carrick, John Kinsey, Clayton Kunkel, Harold Wineheimer. Charles Woodley. SIXTH ROW--Spencer Schleder, Vaile Maloney, Vardner Eden, Edward Laiiterbach, Henry Bruder. —Stanley Truesdell, Wendell Ely, Miles Clark. Edgar Hild, Helen Van Horn. Marceline Granby. Carl Burling. Ernest Nolle. SECOND ROW—Russell Loy, Jack Lunini, Kenneth Moss, Walter Beck. Stanley Griffin, Helen Murphy. Myrtle Fisher, Lydia Petrie. Xelta Veerman, Frances Seibert. Lavona Fisher, Margaret Harms. Fred Dancey, Melvin Bush. Raymond Kolbacher. Robert LaRosh, Robert Cunningham. THIRD ROW—Roy Schmidt. Viola Osterman, Alvina Eller, Nellie Risinger, Ada Hoffman, Lillian Brosmer. Marion Whitmore. Malcolm Watson. Noah Goodman. Elliott Addy, Phyllis Winebumer. FOURTH ROW—Fred Juchems. Ernest Kumpf, Lola LeSure, Della Neavear, Ruth Jacekcl, Eleanor Owen. Lydia Siebens, Ethel Conn, Clyde Reed. Verna Houghton, Burleigh Goukcr. FIFTH ROW- Harry McClarcnco, Arthur Woclflc, Vclda Osterman. Florence Ilelmig. Myrtle Gaines, Marie Wicbunr. Wilma Lawson, Virginia Neill. Kathryn (nicUbcl , Louts lluun. John Cash. George Herhig. JAi 4- 14 4 KOW Wilma White Kv� th ShellhouM . NoTOM Brauer. Irene Tjixhim PI -.vikQt QiMft :• Helen Hofftfbwt, Harriette Abrahams. Lillian Arnett. Flossye Morris. Adelaide John H.mv v'lwmU-i’am. Lulu thurman Dorothv Bwki-: NOW iv Lvmri XUvuvi KsitMevn KrKh. Velma Svhwmn. Marie Deppert, Elisabeth Soltermann, Evelyn Masner. Augusta Hardenbrook, Gladys Lohnes. Elizabeth Haims. ROW it Mane Kohlbav'her, Jv ephine RaMoni. Margaret Herbert, Lorene Parks. Claribel Van Osdol. Mildred Himme!. Josephine Pfeiffer. Charlotte Hayes. Catherine White, Frank La Mab i OW � Rmilx Sutt, I'helm.i l wk. Sarah Gra . Kuth Lackev. Robert Roman, Irv ing Pierson. Charles Fleming, Lloyd Burbridge. James Sehnert. S( vN Maigaivt Itiadtord. Laurence Gueber. Charles Meeker. Irving Hemlnvks. George Roos. Harold Williams. Joseph Helmig. 1 0w v. NcUm HimnuL Ervm Vehk w, Reverila Tindall, Otto Pflugfckier. James Hatcher, Roland Shipman. Roland Heisel. Arthur Bush. Harold Switzer. THE PEKINIAN, 1924 FRESHMAN A AND SOPHOMORE B May 16. 1924—Class Party Class Advisers........Miss Lockett and Mr. Van Lone President...........................Harry McClarence Vice-President.'.......................Henry Bruder Secretary and Treasurer................Myrtle Gaines Member of Student Council...............Miles Clark Members of Entertainment Committee Malissa Wineburner, Chairman Miles Clark Marvin Milkereit Katherine Grimmer Members of Refreshment Committee Dorothy Adams, Chairman Spencer Schleder Malcolm Watson Ruth Potts Beginning Jfresljman Class 2)tstorp Catherine White From the Skies of Somewhere, we were dumped into this huge cradle of “P. H. S.” Miss Paul was appointed our “rocker” and we hope she never tires of the job. We must needs elect one of our midst to keep us from tumbling over and this fell to “Red” Pierson. We hope, next year, to put away this baby’s cradle and try our hand at taking a few steps by ourselves. FIFTY-SIX —- THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 4 = ■ — )t Stuafeenms of Beatrice Malcolm Martin It was the last dance of the evening at the popular Cinderella ball-room, and Beatrice Brown, otherwise known as “Bee,” was so tired. But then, who wouldn’t be tired? She had danced every dance with a different fellow, and now she discovered she was hungry, very, very hungry. Suddenly a bright idea struck her. On one side of her sat A1 White, noted for his wondrous “after-the-dance lunches,” while on the other side Bill Worchester waited patiently to obey her slightest wish. A1 should take her home for she was nearly famished. That night was the same as usual, Al. in his usual way, obeyred her slightest wish, and seemed content to let his gaze rest on his modern “Sheba.” The nights, and even the weeks, that followed proved to be similar to the preceding ones. Al proposed a dozen times, while Bill was continually taking advantage of even the smallest opportunities to offer Bee his heart, pocketbook and flivver. All this had little effect on Bee, serving only to lead her to further take advantage of their good nature and pocketbooks. This modern form of slave driving could not last forever, and Bee at last became aware of the fact. The friends of the two boys had long expressed their indignation that two such fine fellows should be so blind to the rule of the “monster” they loved. Bee first noticed the change at a party given by one of her friends. Al and Bill seemed to have suddenly been cleansed of their slave devotion in some mysterious way. Try as she would. Bee could not bring the boys up to their usual degree of devotion. After this Bee lowered herself several degrees and attempted to bring back the friendship of the boys. The time was passing and Bee believed that she had succeeded in rewinning the boys. The Pan-Hellenic dance was the following Friday and Bee was confident that one of the boys would take her. The boys became so cheery and happy that Bee began to wonder about their change in disposition, and continued her preparations for the chief social event of the year. The time passed quickly and Friday morning arrived, but Bee had not been invited to go to the Pan-Hellenic dance! It was preposterous to think that she should not be invited to go. All day Friday Bee tried to assure herself that everything would come out all right, but when eight o’clock came she gave vent to her feelings by running to her room, locking her door and crying herself to sleep. The next afternoon a very sad, and cheerless Bee answered the telephone. The voice was that of Margaret Belmar, the snobby aristocrat of the college. “Bee, dear, where in the world were you last night? We had the best time, and dear, I have a rare bit of gossip for you. Al White and Bill Worchester were at the dance with the Smith twins, you know those two— Bee could listen to no more, she had learned her lesson. FIFTY-EIGHT THE PEKINIAN, 1 924 Jofjnnp ?$orfc£ ®eacf)er Laura Joyce Hudson “John you may stay after school and recite this lesson to me.” This from the teacher made Johnny’s air castles come tumbling down in ruins about his astonished ears. Stay after school! Why, that was the time that the Little Scorpions’ Club held its annual election and feast. Yes, and what’s more, he was nominated for president, too, and if he wasn’t there, he wouldn’t even get voted upon! Well, he’d see about that. He’d get there somehow, and on time, too. The rest of the morning he spent in thinking of ways to get out of staying after school, and at noon had decided to try the one that the other kids said would work. The first thing he did on returning to school, was to complain of a slight headache. Gradually it grew worse until by recess he was openly groaning. When the teacher finally asked him the reason, he quietly fainted away. Of course everything was in a turmoil for a while, but at last the teacher quieted and brought normalcy to both the pupils and Johnny, the former by threats, the latter by some generously applied water. Johnny played the sick boy to perfection. In fact he was so good that the teacher, completely fooled, allowed him to leave with the rest of the children, thinking he was going home to bed. Ah, he was out! The sick attitude dropped from him like a discarded garment and he joined the other boys on their way to the club. He enjoyed the feast and, satisfied with the returns of the election, for he was president now, you know, started home. On the way to his house he laughed at the way he had worked his teacher. When he opened the door of his home, he was greeted with these words: “Johnny, your teacher here has something to say to you.” FIFTY-NINE THE PEKI N I AN, I 924 Jfflp Buttes as an American CttBen Helen Cook I am one of the generation that in several years will have control of the progress and life of America. In such a great and democratic nation the quality of the government depends upon the quality of the citizens. Since great and growing problems have to be faced every day in the managing of our country it is my duty as a citizen to prepare myself mentally, morally, and physically for this serious responsibility of the future. America is noted for material things such as mines, factories, and huge corporations. However, its greatest and most glorious quality is its type of men. America stands for the highest, most sacred ideals in the world and it is my duty and privilege to uphold them. Whatever I do, wherever I am, I should be honorable. I am at a stage in my life when any habits I form make such distinct, decisive impressions upon my character that they may influence my whole life. And my life is important because I am a citizen of such a vastly important nation. This country has one of the greatest educational systems in the world. It is giving thousands of boys and girls a chance to acquire learning that at some time will help and push forward America. It is a wonderful opportunity and it is right that I should grasp it and make it help me be a better citizen. Our great democracy can not be governed successfully if its general type of citizen is prejudiced and narrow-minded. I must cultivate an open mind and be able to see both sides of any question that arises in my school or home life, in order that in the future I may be able to deal intelligently with greater issues. I absolutely must respect and obey the law. If I would break it I would be dealing a blow to its very effectiveness. If that were a common practice we would soon lose our most sacred possession—independence. No matter how strict it may seem, law is the very foundation of harmony in society. I should consider seriously the fact that the life of every citizen is valuable to America and should see that the forming of my life in a way to aid society is my personal obligation. So many lives get into ruts and do practically no good to anyone. I must arouse myself to consciousness of the fact that inaction in life is almost reaction and that I must not only be a good, quiet, inoffensive citizen but I must be energetic in helping force out the evil that threatens my school, town, state or nation. As Morris said, “Mere passive good citizenship is not enough. Men must be aggressive for what is right if the government is to be saved from those who are aggressive for what is wrong.’’ SIXTY THE PEKINIAN, 1924 America undeniably has party-government. So much is said about it, and young people are subject to so much influence along] that line, and that if they are not careful they will, in the future, adhere to some other conviction than their own. While I am yet young, it is my duty as an American citizen to learn as much as possible about the controlling forces of the government in order that when I am ready to vote I will have a seriously thought-out belief as to what courses I should take. It is my duty as an intelligent citizen to know as much as I can about the political situation as it exists at the present time. I must remember that party activity that is sincere and beneficial in its purpose may call forth the very highest ideals of citizenship. America needs healthy citizens. Health is one of the most important factors that decide one’s future. I must try to be healthy physically and mentally. My duties as an American citizen are both many and varied. It is of paramount importance, that I should always, as a true American, have a sincere, wholesome love of God and my country. m ) With apologies to Henry Van Dyke Let me but speak my words from day to day In school, at home, at work or play In city streets or country lanes; Let me but find it in my mouth to say When unclean thoughts bade me another way, “These are my thoughts, my words, and own desires; Of all who live, I am the only one by whom These thoughts can best be spoken in the right way.” For speech is but my mind’s expressed desire To be made known, to suit the travel of my thoughts, Then may my words be cheerful, clean and strong, Exempt from slang and other forms so poor, My tongue will keep the courage and confessed Thus making my own influence the best. SIXTY-ONE THE PEKINIAN, I 924 ®f)e Jforce of a Valentine Sidney Rolf On a certain hill, set off from the rest of the community, lived the “Old Grouch.” That was the only name that he was known by. People called him that name on account of his extreme selfishness, and his ugly, unkind words which he always said when one spoke to him. He had moved to Willis-burg, a small country town, three years ago, and had purchased the house that was situated on the best coasting hill around that town. Big coasting and toboggan parties were held, but since the “Old Grouch” had the hill, no one was allowed even to come near it. It was Valentine’s night and the gang had assembled at the shack and were making the “Old Grouch” a valentine. It was a home made one, the picture was that taken from the “Near East Relief” poster. Of the little girl in the heart, and the verse was “Won’t you open your heart to me?” The gang thought it would be great fun to give the grouch that valentine, just to see him get angry at receiving such a valentine. Still they were doubtful whether he would even look at it. Having completed it, they put it in an envelope and started up the hill with it. They arrived near the house and noticed that a light was burning in the kitchen—a good chance to drop the valentine on the front porch! They put it on the porch, stamped on it, and ran to a clump of bushes near the house. They had a clear vision of the front porch from the bushes. They saw the old grouch come out on the porch and pick up the valentine! He went back into the house and the boys sneaked up to the kitchen window and watched him. He tore open the envelope and took out the valentine. When he saw it, the droop in his shoulders straightened, and tears came to his eyes. He remembered his wife and his only child. They had died long ago, and the memory of them had died twenty years ago until tonight. When his wife had died, he cursed God and vowed that he would never speak a kind word to mankind. But nothing but hate all his life. And now that valentine—it reminded him of his child and he sat down and cried. The boys on the outside, came into the house when they saw him cry and tried to comfort him. The old man asked them if they had sent the valentine and they told him it was they. He thanked the boys and asked them since it was a nice night and the snow on the hill was packed whether it wasn't a good time to go coasting. The boys were so amazed that they thanked the old man—he was not called the old grouch then—and ran home and got their sleds and went on the hill coasting. They had a wonderful time, the old man watching them from the window, laughing and enjoying the sport. When it was time to go home the man beckoned them to the house and told them that the hill was their own and they could coast any time they wanted to. And so the old hill again became a place for toboggan slides and sledriding. And the old grouch was called Mr. Greene and he thoroughly enjoyed watching the parties. SIXTY-TWO — THF. PEKINIAN, 1924 — relimtnarp Contest OF LITERARY EVENTS April 18, 1924 Oration-— 1. Insight and Foresight.................................Norbert Clark 2. Master of the Situation..................................Ruth Pollard 3. The Attitude of the Individual in Democratic Government ........................................Virginia Sanborn 4. The Traitor’s Deathbed...........................Alfred Black Vocal— L Brahm’s Lullaby ................................Mary E. Kumpf I he Harp s Delight 2' T,h? g Ihat My Heart IS Singing ......Don Lorene Hasenjaeger Ho! Mr. Piper.................... 3. Spring Tune .........................................Frances Martens Hedge Roses J Declamation— 1. Queen of Sheba.......................................Margaret McHarg 2. Jane............................................Marion Koch 3. The Awakening of Veronica.......................Clara Tebben 4. The Christus.......................................Irving Gill Instrumental— 1. To Spring...............................................Grieg Hunting Song......................................Mendelssohn Kathryn White 2. Nocturne...............................................Chopin LaFiliuse................................................Raff Louise West 3. Valse in E Minor.......................................Chopin Witches’ Dance.....................................Mac Dowell Virginia Sanborn 4. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2................................Liszt Hexantanz (Witches’ Dance)...............•.........Mac Dowell Dorothy Splittgerber Extempore— 1. Hazel Schaefer 2. Bob Peebles Essay— 1. Edith Beck Judges announced the winners as Alfred Black, Mary E. Kumpf, Marion Koch, Louise West, Hazel Schaefer, Edith Beck. Countp Jflee Jtladunatu LITERARY EVENTS May 9, 1924 Piano..........First Place...Louise West Declamation....Second Place..Marion Koch Extempore......Third Place...Hazel Schaefer Chorus.........Third P ace. SIXTY-THREE THE PEKI N I AN, 1 924 SIXTY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN. 1924 “i2otfjins but tf)t Cnitl)” Russell I alentine The Junior Class play of 1923 was a great success. The play was coached by Minor Brock and his efforts were well rewarded, for it was one of the most successful plays ever put on at the Pekin High School. The plot of the story is worked around the statement made by E. M. Ralston to his daughter Gwen that he would double any amount over twenty thousand dollars that she could raise. Gwen raises ten thousand and takes this to her fiance, Robert Bennet, who is a junior partner of her father. Bob after much deliberation tells her he will double it in twenty-four hours. After she leaves he bets E. M., Dick Donnely, and Mr. Van foeusen that he can go twenty-four hours without telling a lie. They thought they had a chance to get something easv but it was not as easy as it looked. They take him out to E. M. Ralston’s home and manage to make life miserable for him. The Jackson sisters appear and almost make him lose the bet, and little Ethel Clark causes him some trouble when she desires to know the truth about her singing. But Bob finally turns up all right, and E. M. not only has to double the twenty thousand, but also thirty thousand more which Ethel’s father sends over. Albert Winkel took the part of Robert Bennet and words could hardly express our opinion of his acting. He was good. Gwen was one of the nicest heroines you ever saw. The part was taken by Laura Hudson and she was one of the bright parts of the play. E. M. Ralston, Dick Donnely and Mr. Van Deusen were great. Albert Kraeger was E. M. Ralston, James Sipfle, Dick Donnely, and Mr. Van Deusen was played by Claude Smith. Louis Harmel was Bishop Doren and by the way, he was some Bishop. You should have seen Pauline Campbell and Helen Hough as the Jackson sisters. They were some little vamps. Virginia Sanborn just put up her hair and we had Mrs. Ralston. She didn’t say much but what she did say was good. Ethel Clark was the cutest little debutante you ever saw, and so we put Florence Hogan in that part. SIXTY-SIX --------------- the PEKINIAN, 1924 ------------- THE CHARM SCHOOL On the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth of April, the class of 1925 gave a fascinating comedy in three acts, entitled “The Charm School.” The story related the adventures of a handsome young automobile salesman scarcely out of his teens, who, upon inheriting a girl’s boarding school from a maiden aunt, insisted on running it himself, according to his own ideas. Chief of these ideas was that the dominant feature in the education of the young girl of today should be “Charm.” The situations which arose were teeming with humor—clean, wholesome humor. In the end the young man gave up the school and promised to wait until the most precocious of his pupils reached a marriageable age. “The Charm School” had the freshness of youth, the inspiration of an extravagant but novel idea, and the charm of originality. The cast of characters was as follows: Austin Bevans (Richard Ubben), an automobile salesman with ideas. David McKensie (Archie Keller), a law student, considers unpractical Geo. Boyd (Harry Heckman), an expert accountant, is willing to cooperate and also Jim Simpkins (Walter Sarff) and Tim Simpkins (Andrew Heisel), twins who toil not and have never seriously considered spinning. Homer Johns (Morris Severe), who is guardian of Elise Benedotti (Virginia Schenck), the president of the senior class at the Fairview School presided over by Miss Hays (Irma Isenburg). who is loved and feared by all who know her, including her secretary Miss Curtis (Louise Hofferbert), who is always trying to think well of the senior class, consisting of Sally Boyd (Friedericka Gray), who is George’s sister. Muriel Doughty (Louise Seibens), Ethel Spelvin (Idaleen Velde), Alix Mercier (Helen Ricketts) Lillian Stafford (Lucille Sipfle), Madge Kent (Frances Martens). It is hardly worth while to mention a freshman, Dotsie (Grace Crank), who is always in the way. SIXTY-SEVEN THE PEKINIAN, 1924 )t GToreabors. Did you see the Toreadors? Of course you did! Nobody missed that. Do you remember how sweet and how stunning our twins were and what a wonderful Senor Dictorio A1 made? Who could forget the thrills that those lovers gave us? And the Beggars—how clever and witty they were as Senors Swateo and Whackeo. Then there were the true friends—the “hero” girls, and the beautiful dancers. Think of the garden of Senor Dictorio’s estate—a large white trellis with vines creeping over it, and innumerable flowers peeping out. Everywhere was laughter, beauty, bright and gorgeous colors, music, and song. For in Sunny Spain “Everybody’s happy on this wondrous holiday.” It was a birthday celebration for the twins, Benita and Juanita. Now shift your thoughts to a moonlit scene with but two lovely girls in the garden. Suddenly there is a burst of song from outside the gate. Someone is serenading them! Who could it be? “My serenade to you I'm singing, And while you list, oh pretty maid, Accept this heart of love I'm bringing.” Scenes like this made our hearts beat faster. As our thoughts progress, they bring back many smiles as we think of Senors Swateo and Whackeo. We remember how our sides ached after the poor beggars staged their mock bull fight. Didn’t your heart rise into your throat when the bull rushed at the unsuspecting Senor Swateo? Senor Whackeo’s “worse than that” still rings in our heads. Who says we did not enjoy The Toreadors? We are just waiting impatiently for next year to hear another operetta. Here’s to the success of Miss Schurman and her Glee Clubs! Anything Chase wild bullfrogs for three miles and gather up the hops. To them add ten gallons of tan bark, half a pint of shellac, and one bar of home made soap. Boil thirty-six hours then strain through a I. W. W. sack to keep it from working. Add one grasshopper to each pint for a kick. Pour a little into the kitchen sink. If it takes the enamel off it is ready for drinking. —Eddie. SIXTY-EIGHT THE PEKIN! AN I 924 The Public Speaking class of 1923 worked overtime. Out of the goodness of their hearts they gave the following enjoyable program: i)e Crps'ttng JJlace A one-act farce by Booth Tarkington Place.............................A quiet room in an hotel Time........................An afternoon in the summer CAST OF CHARACTERS (as they appear) Lancelot Briggs..................................... Mrs. Curtis (a widow with whom Lancelot is in love) Jessie Briggs....................................... Mrs. Briggs......................................... Rupert Smith, Jessie’s fiance....................... Mr. Ingoldsby (an old friend of Mrs. Briggs’)....... Mysterious Voice.................................... ..........Eugene Fisher ........LaVergne Jaekel DonLorene Hasenjaeger ...........Isabel Gray .........George Hayes .........Homer Heisel .........Louis Harmel 0 J% an A comedy drama by Katherine Kavanaugh CAST OF CHARACTERS Stephen Alexander Shaw, representing his father’s bank in Tokio ....................................................Louis Harmel Mrs. Alexander Shaw, his mother.............................Isabel Gray Helen Reese, the girl who jilted him..................Adelaide Hegglund 0 Joy San, his Japanese wife..................................Dorothy Cook Otako, maid to O Joy San.............................Viola Chamberlain Yushi, a Jinrikisha man............................................Wayne Dolan Place—Japan SIXTY-NINE THE PEKI N I AN, 1 924 Mentor Carmbal You all remember the Senior Carnival which was held at the High School on the evening of November 10th, 1923, don’t you? Of course you do. The Seniors, with the splendid cooperation of the various organizations and individuals and members of the faculty, made such a great success of it. The One Big Tent Show was given in the gym. There certainly were some dandy numbers on the program. First of all the musical comedy, “The Bargain Hunters” was presented. This certainly made a “hit”. Elliot Little, as an overgrown boy, brought in most of the comedy element. “The Orphan Asylum” was the attraction presented by the Senior Girl Reserves. It was quite a “nightified” affair. Norbert Clark and his splendidly trained seals were quite a surprise. One seldom sees seals so well trained. Everett Davis and Buelah Conlee as king and queen in “Four Great Falls” certainly acted their parts well as did Mary Scrimger and Jim Sipfle as princess and duke. Elsworth Presley and his orchestra was one of the best attractions of the evening. Elsworth said that they had just completed an engagement in Hollis. I don’t see how they broke away from the great multitude of that metropolis. “A Pantomine Mellerdramer” was a clever act. Flossie Hendricks and Sevilla Weeks made quite ardent lovers. “The Dummy Line” presented by the Hi-Y Club will.always be remembered. One can still hear some students singing “On the Dummy Line.” “The Clown Sextette” given by the Latin Club, the “Funny Paper” bv the Sophomore Class and “Threshing on the Farm” by the Agricultural Class were also splendid attractions. Robert Soady’s “Musical Revue” created much applause. A dance by Wilma Egger and Negro Songs by Mervin Milkcreit were also enjoyed. Beside the Big Tent Show there were several side show attractions. The “eats” stand of course was well patronized. I think everyone will agree with me when I say that the Senior Carnival was a great success. SEVENTY THE PEKINI AN, 1924 JBa}t of l eal port The Seniors opened the social season of the school by giving an all-school party. The guests were enrolled in various schools of Watermelon County. Professor and Superintendent. E. J. W. C. F. McClarence, A. B., C. D., personally conducted the affair, visiting the schools and offering enlightenment to uncomprehending pupils. A county meet was held with both athletic and literary events. Unusual and previously unappreciated talent blossomed forth from the selected group of contestants. The judges bestowed due horror upon the winners. After such strenuous activities, the little folks showed signs of fatigue, and the Seniors took it upon themselves to supply nourishment. Accordingly “400” and doughnuts were distributed. The football victory over Havana was not overlooked, and a snake dance was wiggled out to celebrate. Just before the dancing, Mr. Livengood did a very original and surprising act on the stage. He was powerfully supported by Louis Becker, Homer Heisel and Chuck Rowan. A peppy orchestra “blued” until going-home time. Everybody (including freshmen and faculty) said the party was “immense.” SEVENTY-ONE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 SEVENTY-TWO THE PEK I N I AN, i 924 fetubent Council Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its weekly program. We will turn it over to the Student Council. The Student Council was organized at the beginning of the school year. Two representatives from the Senior Class, Marion Koch, Louis Harmel; two representatives from the Junior, Norman Jansen, Virginia Schenck; one from the Sophomore, Norma Isenberg; one from the Freshman. Miles Clark; three faculty members. Miss Brook, Mr. Learned, Mr. Phillips; and Mr. Lindsey, composed the first Student Council. Later, since Louis Harmel dropped schoolwork. Ivan Rowan was chosen to fill his place. When Virginia Schenck was elected President of the Student Council, Lucile Sipfle was elected the other Junior Representative. The Student Council was organized to assist in making the school more democratic. It acts as the medium of expression for the student body. The Council assists in placing the students on their own responsibility and honor. When school problems of vital interest to the students are to be solved, the Council expresses the will of the student body. It acts as a reception committee for visitors and helps the school in every possible way. The most important work during the first semester was forming a constitution. The constitution was formed and ratified by the student body. With this foundation the Student Council started work the second semester on a suggested honor society, a chapter of which is to be established in Pekin High School. Such a society will make it possible for all worthy students to obtain honors as upper classmen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Station P. H. S. now signing off at five o’clock Central Standard Time. -Announcer. V. S., ’25. SEVENTY-THREE SEVENTY-FOUR L GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB F,retHc?niine S urma nn Mari CUrk raCKer' EthcI Brechcr- Hilda Zimmer. Kathryn Glasfoid. Miss Schurman. Mary Elisabeth Kumpf. Katherine Janssen. fCCOlinb°W RUth MaUrer’ Hcl°n Schrock JoscPhinc Jubain, Zillah Kricgsman, Frances Martens. Althea Buckley. Helen Kaiser. Dorothy Splittgerbcr. Norma Third Row—Don Lorcne Hasenjacgcr. Marie Mocnkcmoeller. Henrietta Zimmer, Thelma Eveland. Irma Iscnbcrg. Caroline Howard. Kathryn Ryan Helen Hough. Ruth Huffman. Ruth Meeker, Mary Scrimgcr. THE PEKINIAN. 1924 trls’ (glee Club Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its regular Thursday afternoon program. The next number will be— what was that? Never fear, fans, it is only the gentle voice of our director Miss Schurman, who is trying to scare the “onlookers” out of the assembly by telling them it is already four o’clock and that everyone should have been out at a quarter to four. But at that, these poor innocent creatures need to be pitied, for who could resist the temptation of staying, even though it were forbidden, while the Girls’ Glee Club was singing “The Night Wind” and “Summer Fancies.” There are some thirty girls in the organization, which is under the direction of Miss Margaret Schurman. It has been represented in the School Carnival and at the Literary Society, and on several occasions appeared before the assembly, rendering some very appropriate and delightful selections. This organization, besides participating in the regular musical activities of the school, is planning to take part in the operetta to be given by the combined Glee Clubs, and in the County Meet, where they expect to cover themselves with glory. This is Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing off at nine o’clock Central Standard time. SEVENTY-FIVE Announcer—M. G. - m 2 H - VI X m t I . BOYS’ GLEE CLUB lop Row -Alfred Black. Louis Lohnes, Albert Kraeger. Homer Heisel, Miles Clark. George Herbig. Middle Row—James Sipfle, Vernon Heckman. Floyd Sauers. Albert Schilling. Irving Heisel. Andrew Heisel. Bottom Row—C. L. Cook. Claude Smith. Malcolm Martin, Miss Schurrnan. Lloyd Hess. Burl Hecker, Robert Soady THE PEKIN1 AN, 1924 IBops’ 4Mee Club Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its regular Wednesday afternoon program. The next number will be---- “The rest of the words are drowned by a dreadful noise which forces the eager radio fan to tear the head-phones from his ears and swear he will never, never, tune into that station again. To an observer in the studio the cause of the weekly occurence is very clear. That dreadful bully, C. L. Cook, is picking on our dainty soloist, James Diekman, again, and the rest of the Glee Club have taken sides in a last desperate attempt to rescue James. Miss Schurman, the instructor, announces that this must be stopped or no one will receive his credits. Immediately all is still and James hobbles painfully back to his seat. Now that order has been restored Miss Schurman announces that they will sing “The Pirate Chief.’’ The manner in which they render this selection astonishes the observer because of their splendid singing, for they really can sing when they wish to. The Boys’ Glee Club was organized last September by Miss Margaret Schurman, under whose able direction it has progressed very rapidly. Their first public appearance was at the Senior Carnival when they presented several school songs in a lively manner. Just before Christmas holidays they appeared in conjunction with the Girls’ Glee Club and sang some very pretty Christmas carols. During the month of January they once more appeared before the assembly and rendered “Nancy Lee.” They are scheduled to appear before the public on several occasions in the near future. The most prominent of them is an operetta, “The Toreado.” to be given by the combined Glee Club. This is Station P. H. S.. Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Ills' signing off at nine o’clock Central Standard time.. Announcer—A. K. SEVEMT .-SEVE J SEVENTY-EIGHT BACK ROW—Dorothy Taubert, James Diekman, Warren Kessler. Homer Heisel. MIDDLE ROW—Mr. Van Lone, George Woelfle, Russell Loy. Robert Soady. BOTTOM ROW—Althea Buckley. Elsworth Presley. Miles Clark. Roland Merrill. Seymour Rosenberg, Albert Schilling. THE PEKINIAN, 1924 THE PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA “Well Mary, what shall we do tonight, Shall we go to a picture show?” “No John, I’ve worked so hard all day Let’s turn on the radio.” “We can get a program we can enjoy From England, France, or Greece Just think of hearing so far away Will wonders never cease.” “What’s this we have? It’s a health talk From station W. O. C. Just then I heard some music It was sweet as it could be. “O John, do see where that station is You tuned into just then That’s the one we want to hold Do try and get it again.” “We’ll wait and see where it comes from We’ll listen to it, because The piece they are playing I knew when a girl ‘Over the Waves’ I think it was.” “This is station P. H. S. At Pekin, Illinois The program being put on tonight Is by high school girls and boys.” “The last piece we have on our program Is one we will give by request I hope you all have enjoyed us For we’ve tried to do our best.” “This is station P. II. S. at Pekin, In the city of ‘We can and we will.’ We hope to be with you sometime again Announcer R. A. M. signing off until 1 1) 2 5. SEVENTY-NINE THE PEK I N I AN, 1924 €' Mentor §irl l eserbe Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting another one of its famous weekly programs. The program for this evening has been turned over to the Senior Girl Reserve. The Girl Reserve is the national movement of the Young Women’s Christian Association for girls, in cities, towns, and the open country. Any girl between twelve and eighteen, whether in grade school, high school, or business and industry may become a member, sharing in good times, hikes, camps, and service to other girls in all the world, if she pledges herself to accept the following slogan and purpose: Slogan—To face life squarely. Purpose—To find and give the best. The work of the girls was carried on in different ways. The boys were cheered when they left for Canton and Colchester to play football. Candy and sandwiches were sold at basketball games. To the Salvation Army were given Thanksgiving baskets and red Christmas stockings. Tickets were sold for the Civic Union. A campaign for members was given in the assembly. The Peoria Girl Reserves invited both the Junior and Senior Girl Reserves to Peoria for luncheon, and later we entertained them down here. A moon light hike was taken November the twentieth. A program “prize fight” was given in the assembly. The 4 C’s Campaign was carried out partly by the Girl Reserves. On December the eighth, a bazaar and bakery sale was given and the funds went for Conference. A Mother-Daughter Banquet was given May the eighth. The Junior Girl Reserves gave the Seniors a farewell tea. This is station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing off at nine o’clock, Central Standard Time. Announcer-—M. G. EIGHTY THE PEKINIAN, 1 924 Junior trl l eserUes Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its weekly program. This tells of the Junior Girls Reserve Club. The Junior Girls Reserve was organized in October. 1922. The twelve girls at the first meeting elected Mrs. H. A. Veerman as their advisor and divided the work of the club among five committees—Program. Service, Social, Membership, and Athletic. There is also a Club reporter. Since the original twelve organized, the club has grown until it now has an enrollment of forty-five. Miss Lena Boyd was chosen as a school advisor for the club. Every year an all-around program is prepared that brings out the different branches of the movement. The object of the Girl Reserve movement is to impress in the minds of girls the ideals that will-help them to be capable, worthy women in their homes and the community. Ever since the Junior Girl Reserve was first organized,the girls have been earnestly energetic in carrying out its purpose, slogan, and code. Whether they are having a merry good time or are listening to the club’s more serious aspect, the girls are gradually learning the true significance of being a member of the Girl Reserve. Station P. H. S., Pekin, Illinois signing off at nine o’clock. Central Standard Time. Good night. —Announcer, H. C., ’20. EIGHTY-ONE THE PEK I N I AN, I 924 TOP ROW—-Claude Smith, Arthur Scheleder, Norman Jansen. Richard Ubben, Archie Keller. Robert Homer, Morris Severe. SECOND ROW—Walter McClanahan, Ernest W'alter Gray, Mr. G. E. Van Lone, Mr. R. V. Lindsey, Mr. E. L. King, Andrew Heiscl. THIRD ROWr—Louis Becker, Mr. L. C. Learned, Harry Heckman, Louis Harmel, Albert Kraeger, James Sipfle. ms T-h-h-h-h Sh-h-h! ‘Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its regular Thursday evening program.” At this time a short summary will be given to you on one of our newest organizations, the Hi-Y means High School Y. M. C. A. and its purpose is: ‘‘To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Its platform is: Clean Living, Clean Athletics, Clean Speech and Clean Scholarship. The Pekin Hi-Y was organized early in 1923. Mr. Phillip Sipfle, of our city, and Mr. C. E. Lee, the Boys’ Secretary of the Peoria Y. M. C. A., were largely responsible for the organization of this club. These men together with Superintendent C. I. Martin are the honorary members. The Club’s first meeting was held in March, 1923. At that time the first officers were elected, namely: President, Xathan Eliff; Vice-President, Louis Harmel; Secretary-Treasurer, Claude Smith. The closing of the semester in June prevented much action on the part of the club during that time. The officers for the semester starting in September were: President, Louis Harmel; Vive-president, Harry Heckman; Secretary-Treasurer, Albert Kraeger. Throughout this semester weekly meetings were held, which consisted of instructive, business and social sessions. During the football season the club was one of the active agencies in promoting football, and the success of the team is due in no small measure to the hearty support given to it by the club. Early in January the Hi-Y, along with the Girl Reserves, sponsored the first 4-C’s campaign to be conducted in the Pekin High School. The 4-C’s constitute our platform and they signify Clean Speech, Clean Living, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Sports. The officers for the semester beginning in February were: President, Richard Ubben; Vice-President, Harry Heckman; Secretary-Treasurer, Archie Keller. The prospects are that the club will be even a greater factor in the coming school life. Station P. H. S. signing off at 8:30 p. m., central standard time. Good night. Announcer—H. H. J EIGHTY-TWO THE PEKIN I AN, 1 924 TOP ROW—Alice Rowan, Ada Gerdes, Loraine A per, Gladys Gay, Margaret Hilst. MIDDLE ROW—Bessie Hoffman, Elizabeth Chadwick, Elaine Edds, Margaret Dermody, Mary Scrimger, Edith Beck. Helen Schrock. BOTTOM ROW—Louise Gilson, Helen Fisher, Ella Brook, Muriel Severe, Florence Klockenga. I?ome economics Club Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its weekly program. The program for this evening has been turned over to the Home Economics Club. The Home Economics Club, composed of members of the Home Economics department, or those who were at one time members of this department, has had interesting meetings this year. To the president, Gladys Gay, and the secretary-treasurer, Mary Scrimger, much of this success is due. With the money obtained from the candy sale at the Capitol Theatre, and the sandwich sale on the Track field, the club wishes to present a gift to the department, as a little remembrance of the pleasant hours spent there. The plans for the club in the future are many, and it only remains for the members to carry them out. This is station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing off at 9:00 Central Standard Time. Announcer—L. A. EIGHTY-THREE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 TOP ROW—Howar I Lutz. E lgir Mason. Gi’b rt Yo4 r.� . C'lir’.e . H V.d.-n, A-thu. VuupH. MIDDLE ROW Raymond Kohlbackcr. E. L. King. Walter Beck. R isse!l L v. BOTTqM ROW—Orval Nash. Robert LaRosh. Edgar Hild. Elmer Hillman. Plynn Chandler. Archie Keller. agricultural Club Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its Wednesday evening program. The program for this evening will be given by the Agriculture Club, which will relate an account of its activities during the school year of 1924. The club was re-organized last fall with Henry Groen as president; Archie Keller, vice-president; Edgar Hild, treasurer; Irving Heisel, secretary; E. L. King, faculty adviser. The club held regular meetings once a month, consisting of talks, pictures, etc. At the county fair at Morton, Henry Groen ranked first and Irving Heisel second as all round judges of live stock. Henry Groen...............................1st in cattle Edgar Hild.................................1st in hogs Irving Heisel..............................2nd in hogs Irving Heisel..............................1st in corn Elmer Hillman.........1st in oats grown in his project The school exhibit of apples won second place. EIGHTY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN, 1924 At the County Corn show in January, Pekin High won the large felt banner for the best exhibit of corn. In the boys’ class: Gilbert Young....................3rd in 10 ear sample Orval Nash.......................7th in 10 ear sample In the open class: Plymn Chandler.................-.5th in 50 ear sample Irving Heisel....................5th in 10 ear sample In summer Bro. special class: Plymn Chandler...................5th in 10 ear sample In the corn show at Hopedale: Plymn Chandler...................3rd in 10 ear sample Russell Loy.........................4 thin single ear Robert LaRosh.......................8th in single ear The boys won prizes amounting to more than $30. The Club also sponsored the egg show that was held March 14th in the agricultural laboratory of the High School. Helen Eller was first, Edward Vogel was second, and Alvin Nash was third in the Grade School division. Helen Schrock was first, Elmer Hillman was second, and Esther Heisel was third in the High School division. The social event of the year was the Father-Son Banquet on December 14, when the bovs entertained their dads and the School Board. This is station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing off at nine o’clock Central Standard time. Announcer—A. K. EIGHTY-FIVE THE PEKINI AN, 1924 ®fje latm Out) The Latin Club has kept up the same splendid progress which characterized it last year. As more students are studying Latin, the number of members has increased. The programs have maintained a high standard of quality. The Virgil class, in behalf of the club, sent an exhibit to the annual High School conference at the University of Illinois. It consisted of a book illustrating the story of Virgil’s Aeneid by copies of famous paintings and statues; a copy of all past programs; and an outline of the original play written by our own students, “The Tragedy of Orgetorix.” The exhibit attracted much attention frt m the visiting teachers. In April the club sponsored a moving picture matinee at the Capitol Theatre by the courtesy of Mr. Fluegel. The picture was the film adaption of Bulwer-Sytton’s novel, “The Last Days of Pompeii.” This year the Latin Club has endeavored to draw more attention to the value of the study of Latin. It is evident that the programs have caused more students to determine to complete the four-year Latin course in high school. All phases of Roman life and art have been shown at the meetings. The value of Latin in high school life and future business careers was emphasized at the March meeting. Better appreciation of our own literature and life are the results of the study of Latin. Next year the Latin Club is planning to carry out big things, and if the club continues its present rate of advancement, it will be one of the governing factors of the school next semester. Our officers served us capably throughout the year. They were: President.....................................Virginia Schenck Vice-President.................................Kathryn Glasford Secretary-Treasurer....................Harry Heckman Faculty Admser............................Miss Lockett EIGHTY-SIX Girls’ literary Society Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School. Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting its weekly programs. The program for this evening has been turned over to the Girls’ Literary Society. What’s in a name? The name, Girls’ Literary Society seems to be rather commonplace when heard, but if you think it is, just come to some of our meetings and find out how wrong you are. Any member sees in this name— wonders! Ah! Remember that quaint little Irish lilt? And dainty Betsy Ross? And there were those lovely Christmas carols and sav! Do you remember our magazine? About one hundred twenty-five girls are enjoying these things. Are you? Better join next year! Our club is divided into groups, one group for each month. Every member is on one of these groups and has a chance to perform. Each group tries to outdo the rest in putting on a clever program. Thus each month we have splendid meetings. Miss Middleton, our club adviser, and Irma Isenburg, our president, have done wonders for the club. To give you an example of what our meetings are like: One of our meet- ings, an open one, was a Magazine meeting. First the audience gazed at the cover! She was one of our pretty P. H. S. girls beautifully gowned. There was special lighting for the occasion. Then we had our editorial, essay, short story, poetry, and advertisements, and even fashions. Didn’t Ann Marie’s sweet little face enhance our bread advertisement? We celebrated Skeezix’s birthday, too! and St. Patrick’s and, well about everything. Just keep the Girls’ Literary Society in mind next year. This is station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing off at nine o’clock Central Standard Time. Announcer—I. M. EIGHTY-SEVEN ATHLETICS THE PEKINIAN, 1924 i . a. a. Station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, broadcasting another one cf its famous weekly programs. The program for this evening has been turned over to the Boys’ Athletic Association, which we all know so much about. This organization is the largest in the school since it includes the entire male student body. It sponsors nearly all the athletic activities, namely: football, basketball and track. Its greatest undertaking is the financing cf these three sports, which requires much time, effort, and money. The handling of the finances was left largely to Mr. Learned and the results speak for themselves. During the year, new equipment was purchased for the football and basketball teams, bleacher seats were erected, and the teams at no time lacked financial assistance. The public appreciates the efforts of the teams as shown by the fact that the Rotary Club made a donation of S25 and the Kiwanis Club, which annually has banqueted the football team, gave a banquet this year to the basketball team, which also will be an annual event. This is station P. H. S., Pekin Community High School, Pekin, Illinois, signing oft' at nine o’clock, Central Standard time. Announcer—A. K. EIGHTY-NINE NINETY y THE FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row—Paul Watson, I). C. Livcngood (Coach), James Conaghan, Louis Lohnes. Al. Black. Ward Brown, Raymond Powers. Second Row—Arthur Schleder. Mauxice McKinstry, Ivan Rowan, Claude Smith, Louis Becker, Louis Harmcl. Joe Barresi. Third row—Vernon Heckman, Randal Roman, Russell Valentine, Lloyd Hess (Captain), Dan Jurgens, Charles Rowan (Captain elect). Henry Bruder. THE PEKIN! AN, 1924 Jfootlmll for 1923 The past successful season of football at P. H. S. was unique in the fact that a more nearly one hundred percent record was established than ever before in the annals of our school. This is very encouraging and show's that progress is being made in this line of athletics from year to year. Usually there has been a scarcity of candidates which prohibited a scrimmage between tv’o full teams in practice. During the last tw o years though, Coach Liven-good has incited more interest in football until this year two full teams reported for practice. SCHEDULE Date Played with Where P. H.S. Opponents Sept. 20 Manual Peoria 6 6 Oct. 6 Havana Pekin 44 0 Oct. 13 Carlinville Carlinville 3 38 Oct. 20 Clinton Clinton 29 0 Oct. 27 Colchester Colchester 0 0 Nov. 2 Washington Pekin 26 0 Nov. 17 Eureka Pekin 32 0 Nov. 28 Canton Pekin 20 13 LETTER MEN Ivan Rowan (graduate).............................left end Louis Becker (graduate)...........................left end Charles Rowan, Captain-elect......................left tackle Louis Harmel (graduate)...........................left tackle Lloyd Hess, Captain...............................left guard Dan Jurgens (graduate)..........................center Russell Valentine (graduate'.....................right guard Alfred Black.....................................right guard Randall Roman....................................right tackle Paul Watson (graduate) .....................right end Morris McKinstry (graduate)....................quarter back Henry Bruder............................left half back Claude Smith (graduate)...........................full back Joe Barresi.......................................full back James Conaghan (graduate)..............right half back NINETY-ONE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 SUBS. Wayne Dolen, Richard Ubben, Warren Kessler, Arthur Schleder. Louis Lohnes. Vernon Heckman, Robert Donahue. Raymond Powers, Spencer Schleder. In the last three years five games have been lost out cf twenty-four. This year we lost only to Carlinville, the state champions. This year’s schedule included some of the strongest teams in the state, two of them being contenders, and one successful, fer the state championship. The successful contender, Carlinville, was the only team to defeat us this year and we in scoring on Carlinville, did better than some of the stronger teams of the state. Two tie scores featured the season, these being with Manual High, of Peoria, and Colchester, both high in past-season rating. Our annual and Thanksgiving Day game with Canton was the best and hardest-fought home game which gave the home fans interest and satisfaction in Pekin football. Since this was our last game, the Pekin Kiwanians helped the team wind up the season by honoring the squad with a banquet. Nine letter-men will graduate this year, but the oncoming material promises another good team for 1924. Our offense will be greatly crippled next year by the graduation of Conaghan who with Bruder formed the backbone of this year’s attacking machine in the backfield. Many of the graduates have lent their services to the team for the past three and four seasons and will be greatly missed. NINETY-TWO NINETY-THREE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 JSasfeettmU, 1024 Pekin High boasts of another athletic success in the basketball season of 1924. This year’s team established the best record, so far, of Pekin basket-eers, which is proved by the shields won in tournaments in which they were entered. In winning the district championship they did something no other Pekin team has ever done. Though only placing second in the county meet, they proved their superiority at the Mason City event. Our team also surprised Peoria fans by giving the Galesburg runners-up such competition that made their expected victory seem doubtful. It was the general opinion that Pekin’s team, although eliminated early by one of the best teams, was not the poorest entry by any means. Being represented at a sectional tourney is somewhat of an honor as only the winners in the districts are allowed entrance. Our boys modestly enjoyed this honor. In this branch, too, as well as in football, a greater interest was noticed. More candidates reported than ever before and a goodly number of them were freshmen which reports future prospective material. NINETY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Basketball j% cl)ebule=== 1023= 1024 Date Played with Where P. H. S. Opponent Dec. 11 Tremont Pekin 2 16 Dec. 1!) Green Valley.. Pekin 23 10 Jan. 4 Mason City... Mason City 12 11 Jan. 11 Delavan Pekin 18 9 Jan. lb Easton Pekin . (Cancelled) Jan. 18. East Peoria. . . Pekin 6 21 Jan. 23 Hopedale Hopedale 18 14 Jan. 25 Delavan Pekin 37 10 Feb. ? East Peoria.. . East Peoria 14 15 Feb. 6 Easton Easton . (Cancelled) Feb. 8 Mason Citv. . . Pekin 13 20 County Tournament at East Peoria Feb. 15 Hopedale East Peoria Feb. 16 (A.M.) Deer Creek. . . East Peoria Feb. 16 (P.M.) Green Valiev.. East Peoria Feb. 16 (Eve.) East Peoria.. . East Peoria 14 16 Feb. 20 Hopedale Pekin Feb. 27 Green Valley.. Pekin 27 14 Championship game. District Tournament at Mason City Mar 6 Green Valley.. Mason City 34 14 Mar 7 Havana Mason City 32 6 Mar 8 (1:30) Hopedale Mason City 30 12 Mar 8(8:30) Tremont Mason City 17 7 Championship game. Sectional Tournament at Peoria Mar 15 Peoria . . 15 20 TEAM Becker (Captain).. . . . .Forward B ruder Guard Martin (Rowan—graduated in Feb.) Guard Valentine Center Smith (Watson—graduated in Feb.) . . . . Forward SUBS. Ubben . . . . Forward Jansen Center McClarence Guard Eden . . . . Forward C. Rowan Guard Other men who reported every evening were: Adams, Heisel, Rarf, M. Watson, LeGault, Konisek. NINETY-FIVE NINETY-SI X TOP ROW Coach 1). ('. I .. Jansen. Becker, Hers. Conngha. Roman. Valentine, Williams. E. W. Gray. Manager. BOTTOM ROW Bertel. Mc larcnce, Towle. Rowan. Brudcr, Heckman. THE PEKINIAN, 1924 i e$ult£ of our ®racfe Reason On April 26, Pekin, Manual, and Canton clashed on the James Athletic field. Pekin was an easy winner, gathering 76 points to Canton’s 31 and Manual’s 28. A beautiful shield was won, of which any school can be proud. The Bradley meet on May 3, was held under very favorable weather conditions with nearly 700 athletes participating. Pekin showed up well by annexing 8 points which placed them in sixth. NOT HALF BAD! The county meet at Mackinaw was held under unfavorable weather conditions. The new cinder track was soaked with two days of steady rain which accounted for the slow time made. Pekin, however, came out on top with 49 points toTremont’s 25 and Minier’s 22. The stellar work of Captain Smith, Louie Becker, Russell Valentine, and Elmer Towle enabled Pekin to win first place. These men are seniors who graduate in June. For three years Pekin has had the honor of placing first in the County meet. As a fitting climax for Coach D. C. Livengood’s fine coaching, Pekin has enjoyed an exceptionally successful year in athletics. Our track team is participating in more track meets this year than in the history of the school. At the time this goes to press there are yet two large meets in which our best men are going to take part. The State University Meet at Urbana is to be the largest of its kind in the state. This is to be held on May 16 and 17. On the 23rd of May, Pekin will send a team to the Havana Relavs. The student body is back of them. MAY THEY WIN! The members of the track squad feel that through athletics they have grown to have a greater appreciation of the high school. We wish to thank the students and faculty for their support and the public for the opportunity given us. —E. W. Gray. NINETY-SEVEN THE PEKINIAN, 50-Yard 100-Yard 220-Yard 440-'Yard Dash Dash Dash Run Second Valentine 1 924 - 880-Yard Run 220-Yard Hurdles • Relay PEKIN First Becker Third Rowan Second Beitel First Smith First DELAVAN First Laffcy Second Perry EAST PEORIA. . Second Allison GREEN VAL’Y. Third Fisher Third Suffield Second MACKINAW. First Eisenberger First Eisenberger MORTON First Smallcnbcrger WASHINGTON.. Third Kyes ARMINGTON. . Second Third Second Britt Third TREMONT Second Stegner Third Stegner Third Koch Pole Vault Running High Jump Running Broad Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin First Conaghan PEKIN Second Smith Second Smith Second Becker First Bruder First Towle EAST PEORIA . Third Allison HOPEDALE.. Third Hamilton M INTER Third Hicks WASHINGTON.. Second Roehm ARMINGTON. . First Britt (new record) Second Britt DEER CREEK . TREMONT First Hoffman First McQueen Second Hodgson Third Hinman Second Foster Third Hodgson Last Minute Notes Champaign, May Kith—Pekin placed in the state meet held at the University of Illinois. Pekin placed one man, Becker, in the pole vault. Smith, Conaghan and Rowan failed to place in the finals, hut were one of the six best in their respective events. Havana, May 23rd—Pekin High School closed the best track season they have ever had by placing first in the field events and second in the meet. Smith set a record of 11 feet 5 inches in the pole vault and Valentine a record of lfil feet 1 x i inches in the javelin. Becker placed third in the running broad jump. Conaghan, Becker, Rowan and Beitel composed the sprint Medlay relay team that placed third. This has been a great team and we hope Pekin is just beginning to come into her own. NINETY-EIGHT NINETY-NINE THE PEKINIAN, 1924 VtlJ- «� r Cyx 5 Cr«(rt «« it Do C HA P £ L SPEAKERS D'Oo t . S h i fh ONE HUNDRED THE PEKINIAN, 1924 CRLENDHR SEPTEMBER 10—We become acquainted with the new principal and the faculty. A bright bright outlook for the school year. 12— Winter begins! Time to get out your “woolens”. 13— Mr. Wilson gave an interesting talk. 17—Senior class elects their guides for the school year. 19— Mr. C. I. Martin sang for us. 20— A speech from Mr. Allensworth. Another important Senior class meeting. 24— During assembly period Mr. King explained the Constitution. 25— James G. Herron delivers an interesting speech on “Keep on Keeping On.” 26— First pep meeting. Football season tickets on sale. 27— When Miss Arnold gives typewriting medals, Mr. Lindsey finds out what Eddie is good for. 28— Mr. King and Mr. Wilson inform us what good “aggies” we have. Then we have some pep instilled in us. 29— Manual vs. P. H. S., at Peoria Hi Stadium. (6-6) First football game of the season. Umm, boy! OCTOBER 1— We wish we had all become “home” girls. Home Economics classes allowed to go to the Peoria Fair. 2— The U. S. Dirigible ZR-1 flies over Pekin. Students and teachers witnessed the sight. Kiwanians come in a body to chapel exercises. Football booster tags on sale. 3— —Eddie Mac eloquently announces the Senior “Grind” to be given on the 6th. 4— Mr. Urban gives us some interesting facts concerning New York. The DeWitte Clinton arrives in Pekin. It looks as much behind the times as some people we know. 5— Ah! We have with us the renowned Mary Agnes Mahoney, one of the newest alumni. How does it feel, Aggie.'' 6— Pekin vs. Havana. Score 44-0, our favor. School party given by Seniors. 9—Mr. D’Ooge speaks on Fire Prevention and we clean up our homes. 10— Juniors enjoy weiner roast at Soldwedel’s grove. 11— The first high school notes come out in the paper! Public Speaking Class give Riley program. Didn’t Gene F. look sweet.-' 12— Madame Homer (Mr. Lindsey) gives us some operatic selections. 15— Student Council choose emblem for school pins and rings. 16— Mr. C. B. Smith compliments our athletic teams on their good sportsmanship. We feel that this is an honor of which to be proud. ONE HUNDRED ONE THE PEKIN1AN, 1924 To the Business and Professional men of Pekin who have so cheerfully responded to our call we offer our sincere thanks. We trust that there may be discovered within the pages of advertising herein such material as will be of mutual benefit to us all. Again we thank you for your co-operation. D. H. Abrahams....................... 134 A. E. Bakery......................... 112 Albertsen Furniture Co................ 110 American National Bank................ 131 Drs. Balcke Clary................... 12S John F. Beimfohr...................... 134 Beyer Dempsey....................... 120 Henrv Birkenbusch..................... 134 A. N. Black........................... 128 W. A. Boley Ice Co.................... 122 Bradley Polytechnic Institute, Peoria... 108 Brown Printing Co., Peoria............ 140 Capitol Empire Theatres............. 136 Central Drug Store.................... 138 Central Illinois Light Co............. 136 The Colonial Shoppe................... 126 Conaghan Motor Co..................... 139 C. L. Condor.......................... 128 Dunkelberg Rust..................... 128 Dust-All Mfg. Co., Peoria............. 116 W. J. Eden............................ 118 Ehrlicher Brothers Co. . ............. 139 John T. EllifT........................ 118 Farmer’s National Bank............... 135 John Fitzgerald....................... 128 W. U. Frey............................ 134 H. C. Frings.......................... 128 F. C. Gale............................ 128 S. T. Glasford . ..................... 128 J. M. Goar........................... 139 H. Goldsmith.......................... 118 Hackler Brothers...................... 106 Hatch Harnish....................... llg J. C. Heisel......................... 126 Herget National Bank................. li() Herget Radio Shop..................... 104 Lena Schaefer Hinners................. J28 Louis Hoff. .......................... llg R. C. Horner.......................... 128 Illinois Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington. . .112 Illinois Woman’s College, Jacksonville... 122 Ed Joerger............................ 118 A. C. Johannes Junior Class.......................... 110 K. • K. Bakery....................... ng L. B. Kinsey......................... 130 R. A. Konisek..................... 124 Carl E. Kracgtr..................... 104 George O. Kraeger................... 134 George Kuhl......................... 128 Ed. F. Lampitt Sons................ HO The Kuee'ks Co...................... 116 Little Star....... 122 E. F. Lohr.es....................... 122 Lohnes Merkel..................... 116 James McMillan Sons, South Pekin. 116 Model Clothing Co.................... 126 F. Moenkemoeller.................... 104 O. W. Noel......................... 128 J. E. Nolte......................... 138 Pekin Bottling Works................ 132 Pekin Floral Co..................... 116 Pekin Flower Seed Shop............ 118 Pekin Hardware Co................... 116 Pekin Plumbing Co................... 138 Peoria Engraving Co., Peoria........ 114 G. N. Portman...................... 108 P. J. Plattncr..................... 108 The Princess........................ 122 N. Reuling.......................... 130 Rubart Brothers................. , . 132 C. J.Saal........................... 130 Saratoga Cigar Store............ . . 126 Schipper Block.................... 132 The Schurman Agency............. . . 132 Ed. M. Seibert...................... 126 Peter Simon......................... 126 P. H. Sipfle........................ 126 Smith Smith....................... 128 F. H. Soldwedel..................... 139 W. J. Solomon....................... 130 P. Steinmetz Sons Co.............. 120 Tazewell Barber Shop................ 122 Dr. W. A. Thrush.................... 128 Mrs. S. Thurman..................... 130 August Weyrich...................... 130 Louis Wieburg....................... 134 Wilkins • Brecher.................. 128 Velde Lumber Co..................... 138 Velde Prettyman................... 128 Zimmerman Garage.................... 130 ONE HUNDRED TWO THE PEKINIAN, 192 4 -------------------- 17— Homer Heisel does a beautiful swan dive over Malcolm Martin’s feet. 18— Dr. Gale talks in chapel. Remember, it isn’t a cold, it’s an infection. 19— Paper staff gives short program to boost school news. 20— Pekin copped the Clinton game 29. 22—Report Cards! We wonder how many nickels that Freshie got for all those 90’s. 23—A very important meeting of the PEKINIAN staff. 29— Mr. Withe, Peoria engraver, comes down to answer questions on the PEKINIAN, but we knew it all. 30— Rev. Bagley in charge of the chapel period. NOVEMBER 1— The workings of the state government explained by Mr. Ben L. Smith 2— No chapel—out at 11 and back at 1. Football game with Washington. Score, 20-0. 5— Another Senior class meeting, followed by one for the poor, overworked Staff. 6— All the lower classmen have their “pitchers tooked.” We wonder if they watched the birdie. 7— “Little Tom Tinker’’ is the musical hit of the day. 8— Preparations are being made for the big Carnival. Izzy Gray gives the announcement and Miss Boyd implores us not to think she is impersonating the living skeleton. 9— Great preparations. 10—The Big Show was a Big success. Our Hobo Band, conducted by the Honorable Edwin J. McClarence, was a grand success—(as far as such things go). 12— A late celebration of Armistice Day relieved us from reciting lessons which we had not prepared. 13— Dr. Balcke speaks on The Doctor’s Work. The Junior’s Paper Staff appointed. 14— Dialogue between a girl of 1560 and one of 1923—Fritz and Isabel Gray. Which one, boys? 17—We play Eureka here. 32-0 in our favor. Some class to our team, what? 19—Mr. Lindsey tells us that our team is undefeated except by Carlinville who claims the state championship. ONE HUNDRED THREE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream CARL E. KRAEGER GRADUATE PHARMACIST Headquarters for SHEAFFER FOUNTAIN PENS AND SHEAFFER PENCILS Fine Stationery, Perfumes and Toilet Articles PHONE 250 Opposite Court House A COMPLETE STOCK OF THE BETTER RADIO SETS AND PARTS PROMPT INSTALLATION INTELLIGENT SERVICE HERGET RADIO SHOP Tazewell Hotel Building DEALER IN RADIO APPARATUS EXCLUSIVELY When you buy the Union Club cigar you are positively only paying for the very best tobacco and not for fancy bands and the cost of putting them on. Made in two sizes, 10c straight and two for 25c. F. MOENKEMOELLER Manufacturer ONE HUNDRED FOUR --- THF. PEKINIAN, 1 924 = 20— Mr. C. Lee, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in Peoria, speaks on “Accepting Our Responsibility in the World.” 21— For the fifty-second time we are told of the great opportunity that education gives us. Mr. Martin speaks on “Educational Opportunity.” 23—No school! ! Teachers at Champaign! 26— Seymour Rosenburg needed assistance in opening the front bookcase. Not receiving any, he returned gracefully to his seat amid the cheers of the assemblyites. 27— Mr. Mohr tells us about the Postal Service. 28— Pep meeting. Miss Schurman says we need not use our feet to sing Yankee Doodle. Our calendar editor, Dorothy Roelofson, leaves for M issouri. 29— Pekin 20, Canton 13. The last game. The weather wept with us. 30— Today we’re feeling the effects of too much turkey. Probably Canton is feeling the effects of too much Pekin. DECEMBER 3— Mr. Lindsey renews his war on chewing gum. 4— The boys in the Assembly fifth period had nothing to do. They all agreed to help down in the gym. 6— Mr. Park Young, a Chinese educator entertained us with his witty remarks. His charming personality certainly captivated us. 7— Two jolly sailors visited our school today in the persons of Homer Heisel and Miles Clark. We’re still guessing where those middies came from. 10— PEKINIAN staff has supper meeting. It seems that is the only way to draw a crowd. 11— The first home basket ball game! Tremont gave us a white-washing to the tune of 16-2. 12— Faculty have Christmas party. Santa Claus probably had a busy night. 13— Pekinian staff has a Marathon meeting. Next time we’ll bring our beds along. 18— Mr. D’Oge’s singing “takes down the house.” 19— Big Pep meeting. Eddie Mac preached the funeral sermon for old Mr. Pep. It was very touching. In the evening we triumphed over Green Valley to a score of 23-10. Snappy game. 20— The Senior Girl Reserve has its Recognition Service. Thirteen girls were taken “over the hot sands.” 21— Christmas vacation. The teachers forsake us. We spend our time in moping around until they return. JANUARY 3— The teachers spend the day in trying to make the students recall that vast store of knowledge. They forget that two weeks is a long time to remember dates, theories, and such. 4— A thrilling basket ball game at Mason City. Score 12-11 in our favor. 7—Pep meeting to celebrate Friday’s game. ONE HUNDRED FIVE It HACKLER BROTHERS “DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION” EASTMAN KODAKS Kodaks and Films Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnishes Wahl BRING US YOUR FILMS We develop and print your Films and Pictures in one day PRESCRIPTIONS Filled by Registered Pharmacists Registered by Examination FOUNTAIN PENS Parker Houbigant’s Richard Hudnut TOILET GOODS Coty’s and every advertised brand WE DELIVER PROMPTLY Phone 198 Dunn Woodworth’s Armand’s HACKLER BROTHERS “DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION” TRY THIS DRUG STORE FIRST ONE HUNDRED SIX THE PEKINIAN, 1924 8— PEKINIAN Day. Mary, Jim, and Beulah give us an idea of the future annual. 9— Today is a record day! Not a soul tardy! Everyone must have set his alarm clock last night. 10—Some pleasing surprises. Malcolm Martin, Mary Scrimger, and Dorothy Rolofson score high in the Intelligence Test. How did you do it, Mr. Martin? 12—Girl Reserves give boxing stunt to revive old Mr. Pep. Our P. H. S. quintet trounce the Delavan five to a score of 18-9. 14—The Girl Reserves and Hi-Y introduce the 4-C’s Campaign. 16— Easton didn’t arrive, so P. H. S. played the A E’s. We were defeated 11-8. 17— Rev. Crabtree of East Peoria gives an inspiring talk. 18— Lucile Sipfle and Helen Cook, winners of the 4-C’s prizes, read their themes before the assembly. East Peoria defeated us 26-6. Just an off-night for us. 21-25—Exams! Our team trounces Delavan 37-10. 28— First day of the new semester. The new Freshies provide the entertainment of the day. 29— A speech on Near East Relief. 31—Rev. Heyl of the Congregational Church spoke during Chapel. “Hold Yourself Steadily in the Presence of the Best.” FEBRUARY 1—The team journeys to East Peoria. “thrillingest” game of the season! ! 4—Rev. Koeneke speaks on the life of Woodrow Wilson. 5 -“Spring has came!” Becker, Pucus, Smit-tie and Hess introduce spring styles by donning straw hats. They look charming indeed! Blah' 6— Our editor, little Mary, by virtue of her age. now claims that she is her own boss. We might say that her dominant power began If years ago today. 7— Mr. Lindsey awards typing medals. (Beautiful things guaranteed not -to turn gold.) 8— Mason City B. B. team and P. H. S. team clash. Score 20-13 in favor of Mason City. Nuff sed. 12— Rev. Zimmerman speaks in Chapel. 13— P. H. S. quintet defeats the San Jose five, 20-12. 15-16—County B. B. Tourney. East Peoria nosed out the championship by defeating Pekin, 16-14, in the last 35 seconds of play. Lost by a score of 15-14. The fete K ONE HUNDRED SEVEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream Prablep Bolptedjmc institute PEORIA, ILLINOIS 1. GENERAL COLLEGE COURSES Giving the A. B. and B. S. degrees. Science, including pre-medical work. Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. Literature and general college courses. Business Administration and Economics. Teaching for grades or high school. 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MARCH 4—Last year’s public speaking class presents two plays, O Joy San and The Trysting Place. Don’t you think Gene looked handsome? I know all the little freshie girls fell for him, at sight. 6-7-8—B. B. Tourney at Mason City. We won’t ever be able to praise our boys enough for their glorious victory. Just think the ’24 team is the first P. H. S. squad to win a District Championship! Aren’t we proud! Words couldn’t express it. 8—All Girl Reserves of P. H. S. are entertained at a luncheon at the “Y” in Peoria, given by the Peoria High and Manual girls. 10— Pep meeting to celebrate our marvelous victory. All the boys except “bashful Dick” made speeches. Even “Sprattie” spoke. (Much to his brother’s embarrassment.) 11— Miss Middleton presented the money earned by the Public Speaking class to Virginia Schenck as president of the Student Council. The money is to start a fund for a much-needed picture machine. 12 —J. A. S. informs Cal. Ed. that hereafter he is Boss. While we realize that “little men do big things,” we feel that this is a very huge undertaking for James. 13— Rev. Poole gives us some more “info” as to how to be successful. 14— Sectional Tourney in Peoria. Pekin almost wins from Galesburg. The score—20-15. With a little more luck, we would have won the championship. 18— Interclass Basketball games. The Freshies defeated the Seniors by a small score. 19— Evidently Burl Hecker would rather have a “pippin” than a “pie” because in Geom. 3, he insisted on saying pip instead of pie in a technical term. 24— Miss Neilsen interpreted John Drinkwater’s play “Abraham Lincoln,” during Chapel. 25— The cast of the Public Speaking plays gave a party at Don Lorene’s house. George Hayes, the second Eddie Guest, displayed his art in composing poetry. 27—Both-G. R. organizations welcome all girls who wish to join. We all liked that “flivver stunt.” 31—Scenes from the Operetta were given in Chapel. 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Dick Ubben insists on spelling “auction” with an “x”. Oh yes, and Eddie Mac had a birthday today. How many candles, sonny? 8—Mr. Franklin Velde spoke on “Thrift.” Now we know where to deposit our surplus cash. 10— Cap’n Scrimger gives us some pointers on Camp Custer. That trip, minus the “chaps” (I mean chaperones) would be great, wouldn’t it, girls? 11— Senior Class Party. Becker, our chef, showed Willa that he knew a few things about cooking! Jim made a remarkable dish-washer. 15— Ex-Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylania, spoke to us this morning. His delightful personality won our absolute attention. We like him! ! 16— Track preliminaries: We hope the best fellow won. 17— The Woman’s Club presented the cash prizes to the following students, for their essays on Citizenship. Irene Lohnes, Eva King, Helen Cook, and Fritz Gray. 18— Literary “prelims.” We were glad to see such a number of contestants. 21—Evidently the Bunny Rabbit didn’t forget Maree M. She brought the cutest little “Chinaman” egg to school. Eddie insisted on eating it, but Maree upheld the Chinaman’s rights. 23— Junior Play cast gave a cross-section of their play during Chapel. 24- 25—The Junior Class Play. They presented “The Charm School” in a most clever and entertaining manner. It was indeed a treat to see so many pretty girls and handsome chaps! 26—Our track team completely whitewashed Canton and Manual in a triangular track meet today. 28— The shorthand teams came home from the Meet at Manual with a couple of second and third places. They will represent the school at Normal, May l()th. 29— Capt. Claude presented the shield won at the track meet Saturday. 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Eddie and his “cud of tobacco” were among those present! 3— Pekin wins Gth place in the Bradley Interscholastic Meet at Peoria. It is wonderful considering the number of schools entered! 6— The boys of the track team who placed in the meet at Peoria are presented with medals. 7— Senior girls measure for middies. 8— In Chapel, the Public Speaking class gave a little stunt in an effort to arouse pep for the County Meet. We’re sure they succeeded. And girls, isn’t Gene the most handsome and adorable athlete? In the afternoon we had the pleasure of hearing a really wonderful oration. Three young men from Caney Creek Community Center, Kentucky told us of the conditions in their state. The “least” boy certainly was acquainted with all the arts of oratory 9— County Meet! Is it necessary to add that Pekin carried off the honors at Mackinaw with a total of 49 points? Our main difficulty is in capturing the Literary banner. Oh well, that leaves us something to work for next year. 10—P. II. S. sends contestants in instrumental, oratory and stenography to the State Contest at Normal. 12—Captain Claude again has the pleasure. He presented us with three banners, won at Mackinaw Friday. 15—PEKINIAN goes to press! ! ! May the saints be with us! (Signed) THE STAFF. JUNE 6—Junior-Senior Banquet. 8— Baccalaureate Sermon by Reverend Heyl. 9— Exams begin—here’s to luck! 10—Alumni Banquet. 12— The torture ends. Commencement. Address by Mr. Charles McKcnny, psilanti, Michigan. 13— Report cards, tears and happiness. FINIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream Martin-Senour P. M. Hoffman Monarch E. R. Peyton 1C0% Puie Paint PEKIN HARDWARE COMPANY “THE WINCHESTER STORE” 337-338 Court Street UNIVERSAL STOVES RUDY FURNACES BICYCLES GUNS AMMUNITION DUST-AI.I. MFC. CO. INCORPORATED Peoria, 111. JANITOR and SANITARY SUPPLIES Manufacturers of SWEEPING COM POUNDS Liquid and soft Soaps, all kinds of Brushes, Mops, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Napkins, Disinfectants, Roach, Rat, Ant, Fly, and Bed Bug Dooms, Etc. Wholesale and Retail Write for Prices Design Work Telephone 1010-B a Specialty PEKIN FLORAL CO. CUT FLOWERS and POTTED PLANTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Cemetery Road Pekin, 111. LOHNES MERKEL DRY GOODS WOMEN’S READY-TO-WEAR SHOES AND MILLINERY “We can and will at Pekin, III.” THE KUECK’S Jfuneral Home james McMillan SONS JEWELERS South Pekin Phone 3-R 21 South Pekin, HI. ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Mr. V. L.—“Hereafter, I will lower your grade one for each time I see you whisper. That is, if you got 10, your grade would be lowered to 9.” John K.—“What if we get a zero?” Mr. Phillips—“Describe the waves Floyd.” F. S.—“The permanent waves?” Miss. A.—“Who is America’s greatest athlete?” L. H.—“Babe Ruth. His socks are Homers.” (H. H., since when did your socks become so distinguished ?) E. Presley (singing “Rjachael and Reuben.”) S. Rolfs—“What is that you’re singing, Elsworth?” E. P.—“Last Night on the Back Porch.” Mr. P. (in Gen. Science)—“When would the condition be favorable for a tide?” R. Soadv—“When the moon is full.” Miss A.—“Is there any marble in Illinois?” E. M.—“Yes, ma’am, millions of dollars in the cemeteries.” Mr. P. (in Gen. Science)—“How can you compare oxygen with air?” V. Becker—“I don’t know.” Mr. P.—“What is it you don’t know?” V. Becker—“The answer.” Teacher—“Tell about atoms.” Pupil—“Adam was the first man.” Mr. P.—“Why do you throw coal in an engine?” Lucille W.—“To make the fire burn.” It took Manager J. Diekman three weeks to dig a hole for the dummy. Louie Becker and Marion Poebel have a collision in the hall. Marion—“Oh, Louie, you’re so big!” Louie—“Well, what about you?” In Com. Arith.—“What are some of the Chinese arts?” Clyde Reed—“They make fire crackers.” Miss Lockett (in Latin) —“I don’t suppose any of you people have ever seen a mob, have you?” Oliver L. (alias the shiek)—“You should have seen the mob down at the tencent store when they gave away dish pans.” Miss A.—“Edwin, do I have to speak to you again?” Ed.—“No, ma’am.” Mr. King—“Elmer, who tries the president if he is brought to trial before the Senate?” Elmer H.—“The Justice of the Peace.” Bright thoughts of one of the Chemistry students: In summer we can get a lot of ammonia and pass it through H20 and have a private skating rink. Oh--------? ? ? ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream FOR OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES call at LOUIS HOFF BOOK STORE I also carry a full line of ATHLETIC SUPPLIES SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’’ My personal attention given to all orders placed through Mrs. Alexander’s Pekin Floral and Seed Shop 422 Court St. LOUIS HOFF 341 Court St. SEIBERT’S ELECTRIC STORE Phone 573-A Mrs. Anna Alexander. Mgr. PEKIN SHOE STORE H. GOLDSMITH SHOES THAT SATISFY The Pekin Home of W. J. Eden, Mgr. HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES For the latest styles in Ladies and Children’s HAIR BOBBING THE RICHELIEU GROCERY JOERGER’S BARBER SHOP HATCH HARNISH 308 Court Street K. K. BAKERY We can’t bake all the bread, JOHN T. ELL IFF so we only bake the ATTORNEY BEST Phone 4 433 Court St. Farmer s Bank Bldg. ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Harry Lawton (in Latin)—“What does a fit come from?” (You might ask some physician, Harry. They’d be sure to know.) Mrs. Clark (calling A. M.)— “Eight o’clock, Eight o’clock!” A. M. (sleepily,—“Did you? Better call a doctor.” “My Rose,” he said as he pressed her velvet cheek to his. “My Cactus”, said she, encountering his stubble. JUNIOR ENGLISH Cynewulf was able to translate, add or subtract books. Angle-Saxons left home because they were becoming so thick. Angle-Saxon race lived mostly out of doors. They were Germans on one side and French on the other. ODES Seniors Deep wisdom Swelled head Brain fever He’s dead! Juniors— Fair one Hope fled Heart broken He’s dead! Sophomores— Football Nuff sed Neck broken He’s dead! Freshmen— Milk famine Not fed Poor infant He’s dead! Com. Geo. Miss A.—“What do you think of sugar?” H. G.—“I think it’s sweet.” IN THE GIRLS’ CLOAKROOM “Who’s got a comb?” “Loan me your powder-puff?” “It’s dirty but you can use it.” “Have you a comb?” “Mine’s at home. Helen’s got one.” “Helen, can I use your comb?” “As soon as Mae gets through with it.” “I can’t do a thing with my hair. I washed it.” “Looks swell. What kind of powder is this?” “Three Flowers. I hate it, don’t you ?” “How’d you like the party last night, Florence?” “Spiffy. I didn’t get home ’till 12:30. More fun—”! “I haven’t any powder, loan me some?” “Thanks.” “Jiggers, here’s Miss Huff!” “Girls! Don’t stand around out here. Go on in the assembly.” Silence. “Kid, hurry, that’s the second time she’s caught me.” “Does my skirt show?” “Give me a comb somebody, there’s the bell.” Bell. Outflow. “I’m due in Physics but I’ve got to powder my nose.” “Run like everything!” Bell. Silence. Com. Arith. Miss A.—“Lucille, have you your grade yet?” L. Whitefoot (after grading about 20 minutes)—“No ma’am.” S. Griffin—“Get her an adding machine.” Mr. Urban—“Justin, who’s absent today ?” Justin—“Mr. Diekman.” Mr. Urban—“Does he allow you to call him that?” Justin—“Well, he never got sore yet.” ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream BASEBALL EQUIPMENT TENNIS SUPPLIES P. Steinmetz Sons Co ATHLETIC DEPART MENT SWIMMING SUITS HUNTING CLOTHING BEYER-DEMPSEY COMPANY Pekin, Illinois INVESTMEN' CONSULT US TO FEEL COMFORTABLE FARM LOANS REAL ESTATE LOANS BONDS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THE PEKINIAN, 1924 EXTRACTS FROM “YELLOW SHEET” Get Troughton’s book on “How I Became Thin.” Wanted—Everybody to behave sixth hour assembly. A he-man is one who leaves home against his will merely to show his wife she isn’t boss. Miss Huff wins gold plated men-tholatum can for perfect work in judging the egg contest. (We didn’t know vou came from the farm, Miss Huff.) I. Warren Kessler enters race for dog catcher. The petition for his nomination is now in circulation. He is said to have the backing of all the “hash slingers” in the country. Beware, dogs! Pekin Community High School will have no school from June 13th until September. All pupils are urged not to come because there will be no admittance. Donahue’s “Tear ’Em Ups” wil take on “Dead Eye Dick’s” five for the championship of Bean Town. All be there. Louis H.—“I could just die dancing, couldn’t you?” Fredericka—“No, there are more pleasant ways than being trampled to death.” BLUE LAW AGAIN P o 1 i c e m a n—“You’re under arrest.” Cross Eyed Man—“What for?” Policeman—“You look crooked.” Damo—“Don’t you think Doris has a wonderful figure?” Bill—“I don’t know. How much is she worth?” N. C. (at library)—“I want the ‘Life of Julius Caesar’.” Librarian—“You’re too late, Brutus took it a long time ago.” Miss A.—“What river runs south of California?” M. Watson—“Los Angeles.” Miss Atkins—“What is the mathematical definition of a perch?” Clyde—“Fish.” Miss Arnold—“What canal is between Lake Superior and Lake Huron?” L. Harmel—“The Salt Canal.” Miss B.—“Oh James, shoo those flies.” James S.—“What do you think I am, a blacksmith?” M. McK. (at Model)—“I want some winter underwear.” Winkel—“How long?” M. M.—“How long? I don’t want to rent ’em, I want to buy ’em.” Miss A.—“What’s the matter with this class?” Clyde R.—“I guess we’re absent-minded.” Miss A.—“What were the grades on both your papers?” Clyde—“Zero and naught.” Eddie Me. (in English, playing with small figure of Charles Chaplin) Miss Boyd—“I thought those were only for Freshmen.” Eddie—“I’m keeping this for my brother.” one; hundred twenty-one PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream 3IUtnots Roman’s College JACKSONVILLE, ILL. A standard college—member North Central Association—graduates eligible for membership in American Association of University Women. Work offered in regular degree courses in College of Liberal Arts, Music, Home Economics, Public Speaking, Physical Education, etc. Special attention to training for Public School positions in High Schools and as supervisors in Music, Drawing and Painting, and Gymnasium. For interesting information address JOSEPH R. HARKER, President. H. A. 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Helen S.—“Dux, why are you scratching your head?” Dux C.—“Because I’m the only one that knows it itches.” Mr. Urban—“What thing of importance is in the world today that was not here a hundred years ago?” Malcolm M.—“Me.” Issy Gray (Civics)—“Who is the man that goes at the head of our parades?” Justin Siebens—“Mr. Bates. He won the Civil War.” Mr. King (in Civics)—“What is the Civil Service?” Anna Marie—“It’s a kind of militia that keeps the people in order.” Flora— “--------------------and much damage was done. I don’t have the first part of that sentence.” Miss Huff—“We noticed it was missing.” Mr. King—“Why is this called Fire Prevention Week rather than any other?” jim Sipfle—“ ’Cause Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked the bucket in Chicago.” Coach (entering the office)—“Has anyone seen the dummy?” Miss M.—“Yes, here he comes now.” Miss Arnold (in Type.)—“Helen, will you please get to work?” Helen H.—“I’m getting.” Comm. Geo.—Bang! went the wastebasket. Miss A.—“Arthur, that will be enough.” A. Bont—“Eddie Me done it, I didn’t.” One woman wore a big ruby on her third finger and used it for a spot light. Silence is golden, but all smart women are wearing platinum this season. They say, that the prettier a girl is the more she gets away with. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE VIEW WORK ENLARGING FRAMING FILMS AND KODAK FINISHING FASHIONABLE, SNAPPY and UP-TO-DATE HIGH-GRADE PORTRAITS PRICES ALWAYS REASONABLE Special Rates to Graduates R. A. KONISEK PHOTOGRAPHER 514 Court Street Citizens Phone 908 Pekin, Illinois ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THE PEKINIAN, I 924 CAN YOU IMAGINE: Florence Hendricks without her hair curled? Jim Howard with a shave? Vaile Maloney with his English? Lillian Kettenring without her giggle ? Bill Hoffman without Johanna E.? Mary Elizabeth Kumpf with bob bed hair? Bud McKinstry without his hair shiny? The whole faculty at a football game? Miss Arnold not calling the roll? Edwin McC. not flirting with some girls? Mr. King in knickers? Mr. Van Lone as Caruso? Florence Hogan with Paul Watson Justin Siebens with Germaine McDonald ? J. Diekman with a white slip? Pucus Watson with sideburns? Henry Groen with Laura Hudson ? QUESTION AIRE Do fish ever get seasick? Why do they call them students when they are seldom in school? How many famous men who are put on a statue astride a horse were ever in a stable? Talking of Rotation of the Earth in General Science: Chas. Rowan (amazed): “My, who oils the axis? Won’t it ever break or get rusty?’’ SOCIAL ERRORS Telling your girl she would look prettier if she had her hair bobbed (I wonder who?). Lighting a cigar while filling up the gasoline tank in the family flivver. Ordering your small son to clean up the back yard just as the baseball season opens. THE SAND MAN Mr. Phillips: What is the tem- perature of this room, Fred? Fred Dancey (drowsily): 180, sir. Mr. Phillips: Some one’s sleeping. Fred D. (looking at M. Watson): I’ve got plenty of company. Miss Arnold (discussing the mining of marble in Vermont): “Edwin, is there very much marble in Illinois?” Edwin: “Yes, ma’am, the cem- eteries are full of it.” SO ELSWORTH JOINED THE FOOTBALL SQUAD Elsworth Presley was seen going through Court street with a pair of football pants on (due to the fact that his trousers failed him in Physical Training.) NOW SHE OWNS A DAIRY Isabel Gray: “Frances, you know I keep an account of happenings each day.” Frances Rupert : “I have a dairy too. (diary) ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream BEAUTIFUL FOOTWEAR for ED M. SEIBERT YOUNG PEOPLE OUR SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL BICYCLE HEISEL’S and RADIO SUPPLIES Style Shoe Shop - CIGARS TOBACCO tnEKIN tt IGH pTUDENT rH,L H. S,PF,E SARATOGA CIGAR Special Agent for STORE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE Cor. Fourth and Elizabeth COMPANY SOFT DRINKS CONFECTIONERY Can make you a mighty interesting proposition SEE HIM Save from 10c to SI.00 on every pair of shoes by having them REPAIRED THE COLONIAL SHOPPE Miss Mae Wallace SIMON Shoe Repair Shop CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM FANCY BAKERY GOODS Cigars, Fruits and Soft Drinks WORK GUARANTEED PEKIN, ILL. 504 Court St. Pekin. III. 20 S. Fourth St. Cit. Phone 336 THE MODEL CLOTHIERS GOOD SHOES and at FURNISHERS POPULAR PRICES 355-355 Court St. SCHNELI.BACHER’S “ Your Money’s Worth or Money Back” ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THE PEKINIAN, I 924 ©ibo By Virginia Schenck In ancient times as well as now The men were all the same. Into a lady’s quiet life A dashing hero came. She was the Queen of Carthage And Dido was her name. She was a mourning widow Till she heard Aeneas’ fame. Aeneas was the greatest hero In the olden, golden days. He came one day to Dido’s kingdom With his manly, winning ways. Alas, poor Dido! Mourn for Dido! Alas, that ever they should meet! Aeneas won her true affection With his honeyed promise sweet. “I shall love ye so long, Dido, As the waves break in the sea. As the mountain casts a shadow, Till the stars shall cease to be. No matter in what lands I wander, No matter whose face I shall see, No matter where my time I squander, My heart shall ever be with thee.” A week of love, and then he left her Moaning with pangs of memory, A dead husband to contend with And a false lover away at sea. Thus today we have our Didos And our Aeneases deceiving as they can, And so the moral of my story Is, ‘‘Never dare to trust a man.” Always Breaking Something I. Velde—‘‘Poor Louie, how unfortunate.” Pick. Hoff—How’s that?” I. Velde—‘‘Well, at the meet Louie Becker broke the best record they had at Delavan.” ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream Compliments O. W. NOEL F. G. GALE, M. D. W. A. BALCK.E L. R. CLARY DRS. BALCKE CLARY Tel. No. 642 Tel. No. 204 Office 28-32 So. Fourth Street Pekin. Illinois General Practice and Surgery Lena-Schaefer-Hinners GENERAL INSURANCE Farmer’s National Bank Bldg. Phone 926 H. C. FRINGS ATTORNEY Herget Bank Bldg. C. L. CONDER ATTORNEY Phone 54 Marshall Bldg. DUNKELBURG RUST ATTORNEYS Farmer’s Bank Bldg. VELDE PRETTY MAN ATTORNEYS I)R. W. A. THRUSH PRACTICAL DENTIST Arcade Building R. C. HORNER DENTIST KUHL’S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE Phone 200 BEN L. SMITH T. N. SMITH SMITH SMITH ATTORNEYS TITLES - ESTATES - FARM LOANS Telephone 566 A. N. BLACK BROKER Office. Steinmetz Bldg. Pekin, Illinois JOHN FITZGERALD FARM LOANS Office Hours: 9 to 12 a.m.; 2 to 3 p.m. S. T. GLASFORD, M. D. Practice limited to Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted. Farmers’ Bank Bldg. Pekin. Illinois WILKINS BRECHER ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Arcade Bldg. Pekin. Illinois ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Some say we can live without music, But with them, I do not agree Without any music at all in this world What a sad, weary place this would be. We have a nice little glee club And a very good orchestra, too. With boys and girls of the high school And instruments, quite a few. We can’t play as well as Sousa, For we’re quite young, you know, But with every week’s hard practice Our tones much better grow. We have three cornets, and for leader. We’ve chosen Mr. Grant E. VanLone. With Russell Loy and Richard Ubben All give a sweet, clear tone. We hear the fine strains of piano. That’s Althea Buckley. But hark To the sweet strains of the violins Oliver Little, S. Rosenberg, Miles Clark. There are also R. Merrill and E. Presley, They play the violins, too. If there’s too many violins present Their sax and clarinet do. Then comes little George Woelfle With mandolin, also banjo. He can play the violin, too. If the director tells him so. We must not forget the saxophones Their tones are as sweet as can be Warren Kessler. Homer Heisel, with E and B flat James Diekman, Dorothy Taubert with C. Continued on Page 131 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream N. REULING CO. The Store of Satisfaction DRY GOODS AND MEN’S FURNISHINGS Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns MUNSING WEAR For Men, Women, and Children ZIMMERMAN W. J. SOLOMON GARAGE Hair Bobbing a Specialty HUDSON-ESSEX N. Fifth and Henrietta Streets THE MODEL BARBER SHOP PEKIN, ILLINOIS 3 First Class Barbers Phone 1047 319 Court St. Pekin, III. SAAL’S AUGUST WEYRICH GROCERY - MEATS BAKERY HARDWARE MRS. THURMAN FINE MILLINERY 311 Court Street PHONE 270 ONE HUNDRED THIRTY Two Bills “Hello Bill,” said the fiver settling himself in the teller’s cash drawer. “How have you been since I saw you last?” “Fine,” replied the second five spot. “I just brought a young man’s balance above $500. I glanced at his pass book and saw that he had been depositing at least five a month for several years. He will have a real start on his college fund when he graduates this Spring.” “Good for him,” said the fiver. “I opened an account for a young man who is going to get a regular job after school is out. Maybe he wants five hundred too.” □ □□ The American National Bank PEKIN, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream SCHIPPER BLOCK CO. DRY GOODS LADIES’ AND MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING, RUGS, ETC. ALL NEW GOODS “Where prices are always the lowest” CARRY YOUR INSURANCE WITH THE SCHURMAN AGENCY No. 14 So. Fourth St. PEKIN BOTTLING WORKS JOHN HOFFERT, Prop. All kinds of soft drinks especially CHERRY SPARKLE HOWDY Both Phones 79 114 Court Street John Rubart Nelson Rtibart IIUBART BROTHERS HOME B A K E R Y Phone 720 FRESH BAKERY GOODS DAILY 526 Court Street ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Now, last but not least, the others, Robert Soady with xylophone comes. We must keep time when the orchestra plays A1 Shilling marks time with the drums. Many there are think it all fun In this orchestra, to play; But after school hours are over Each week to practice, we stay. While others are gone and are playing With baseball, football, or car Any one of these gives us more pleasure Than a lot of hard practice, by far. The long, weary hours, O, so tiresome We’ll try very hard to forget For there’s many and many a pleasure And good time in store for us yet. We’ll see all the plays and the carnivals The different classes put on. We’ll play but we’ll also enjoy them Each and every last one. This way we make up for the weary, The long practice hours we endure. We are glad we are able to help them They need our assistance, I’m sure. If, occasionally we make a discord With violin, sax, or cornet, Please remember we’re only beginners And not Sousa’s Band—just yet. The Poets write “Music hath charms To soothe the savage beast.” We don’t expect we will charm you But we aim to amuse you, at least. ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES Fresh Candies and Ice Cream WE COVER YOUR WANTS in the JEWELERY LINE BIRKENBUSCH THE JEWELER George (). Kraeger 104-106 Court St. GROCERIES, MEATS and BAKERY GOODS Phones 75 and 351 Louis Wieburg AUTO ACCESSORIES AND HARNESS Guaranteed 2 Years PHILCO BATTERIES OUR NEW LOCATION 315 Court St. Pekin, III. J. F. Beimfohr ICE CREAM AND CANDY 317 Court St. Pekin, III. FRUITS AND OYSTERS In Season Frey’s Variety Store ARCADE BUILDING D. H. ABRAHAMS TAILORING THAT’S RIGHT IN STYLE AND QUALITY ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR “Save While You Earn” □ □□□ TRUE EDUCATION INCLUDES A KNOWLEDGE OF SAVING □ □□□ The Farmers’ National Bank PEKIN, ILLINOIS Founded 1875 PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream “Owned by Those it Serves9' Dividend Checks from the Central Illinois Lijjht Company are received quarterly by more than 2.000 customers An Investment in this Company’s PREFERRED STOCK will earn 6.48% TAX FREE HERE $92.50 per share cash, or $10.00 per share per month Phone 308 Securities Department, 16-18 S. Fourth St. CAPITOL EMPIRE THEATRES ALWAYS THE BEST L. B. KINSEY CIVIL ENGINEER ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THE PEKINIAN, 1924 Mr. Phillips: “Charles, where did you find the North Pole?” Chas. Rowan: In Mr. Van Lone’s room. (In dictionary.) If Maurice McKinstry studied would it make Budweiser? (We have our doubts.) SENIOR BOYS AULD LANG SYNE. James Diekman is now taking lessons in his A B C’s. (1890) Louis Becker is the proud possessor of a new rattle. (1908) Claude Smith is enjoying the spring days in his new go-cart. (1906). Ivan Rowan is cutting his baby teeth. (1904). Pucus Watson took fifteenth place in best baby contest. (1905). James Sipfle had to be carried out of the Standard Theatre because of the incessant noise that he created. (1909). Malcolm Martin aged two years, weighed 103 lbs. this morning on Blenze’s scale. (1907). Russell Valentine was spanked yesterday for throwing stones at the little girls (yea javelin). (1906) Ernest Gray, jjoor little tot, fell in the lake at the park yesterday while chasing his little sister Frieder-ika home. (1900). ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream Established 1857 VELDE LUMBER COMPANY BUILDING MATERIALS Both Phones No. 32 16 So. Second St. PEKIN PLUMBING COMPANY Phone 208 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company THE COMPANY WITH FRIENDS EVERYWHERE J. E. NOLTE Special Agent CENTRAL DRUG STORE BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS KODAKS — SCHOOL SUPPLIES 932 Court Street Phone 111 ONE HUNDRED Y-EIGHT PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Fresh Candies and Ice Cream JOHN M. GOAR AGENCY REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Phones 1049 and 600 429 Court St. CONAGHAN MOTOR CO. LINCOLN tHF UNIVERSAL CAB Phones 149 and 16-R CARS TRACTORS TRUCKS IMPLEMENTS Established 1864 Ehrlicher Brothers Company Drug Store The largest and most complete in Tazewell County Our Music Department contains everything from a Harmonica to a Grand Piano—including Victrolas and Brunswick Phonographs SOLDWEDEL’S VELVET ICE CREAM “The Taste Tells the Tale” Phone 28 No. 9 S. 3rd ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ANNUALS Produced completely in one of the largest plants in the state. Inquiries Solicited Samples on Request Brown Printing Co. Main and Washington Sts. PEORIA .... ILL. ONE HUNDRED FORTY THE PEKINIAN, 1924 IfterUjartis Mary Serf Editor-in-Ch- gipfle Business „arry Heckn Martin v C«ok ,uker [ rac c $e T ns n'1’ ,,irein-e - er royn” ee lary . _ cipflo . ASsistant lames o e junior - ’ J , Heckman J °Tssistnnt H:,r° Editor Seoior editoRs ) } tO KA1 S'1 hVWepIier pc rot n' .H S Calendaf h 1,t Fdit°fS 0r(!anizatl°n Snaps! ■ Art Ed't°rs Atlil«tic Bd’ ■ • ticEd 0f pram� t,c . ,a Ve!Is I ma THE PEKINI AN, 1924 THE TWILIGHT HOUR The workings of this little band will soon be over. The twilight hour of our effort has come, and with the morrow, you kind reader, shall be the judge of our success or failure. No doubt we have been very like all other such groups for we are only human, but we assure you that we consider the obligations that were met in the production of this annual a sacred trust given over into our keeping by the members of the graduating class of 1924. The book itself is only a collection of paper and ink. but the suggested memories recorded in such manner, represent the careful toil and earnest consideration of a group of eighteen students known to vou merely as the PEKINI AN Staff. And now as the pen trails over the page for the last time, it hesitates as the author revels once more in memories of the plans, the associations, and friendly relations that were shared with the staff. They will always remain with me as a gem of brightest gleam among the many experiences that have made up my life in P. C. H. S. The future for us all is a hidden book, but as we go our several ways the memories of days spent in the old school will ever be revived for us through the pages of the PEKINIAN. Like a watch dog it will guard the golden gates of the past, and if there be that within this book that will bring back to you the jewels of hidden memory, whether it bring smile or tear, just so your life is made richer by one small part, then our efforts have not been in vain. Like as a plank of drift-wood, Tossed on a watery main. Another plank encounters Meets, touches, and parts again, So meeting, and parting ever, On life’s unresting sea. We meet, and greet, and sever, Parting eternally. —Anonymous ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO BROWN PRINTING CO. PEORIA ILLINOIS • Hf ✓ I -tt - m J m m ' i 4,.