% n JDefetntan VOLUME EIGHTEEN □ □ □ Published by the Senior Class of the Pekin Community High School □ □ □ NINETEEN HUNDRED TWENTY - FIVE Jforetoorb WE have endeavored to make this a book of memories and reminiscences in order that you may relive your years of high school life. If through this eighteenth volume of the Pekinian. we have expressed our gratitude to all those who have labored so earnestly and diligently for the betterment, success, and welfare of our school, if we have embodied all the objects and subjects of paramount interest, and if a realization of the value of truer and closer relations with each other has been promoted, we shall not have failed. Betncation In appreciation of her friendship and helpful advice, we the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-five affectionately dedicate this, the eighteenth volume of “The Pekinian” to ifltss itttnnte Pale fee “ None kneu) thee but to love thee nor named thee but to praise.” lAesponSitnlitp B I y n n Edwin Davis And what of those we teach? Theirs be the task to learn and grow; Theirs to reason why things are so; Theirs to reach out, to seek, to find; Theirs to evolve the potent mind; Theirs to forsake the doubt, the strife; Theirs to move out to larger life; Be theirs to see each open door To larger kingdom, strange no more; No matter where they work and plod, Theirs to choose the things of God; All this of those we teach! And ours the task to show them how! Yes. ours the task to show them how! □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ RICHARD V. LINDSEY Illinois State Normal University, B. E. James Millikin University University of Chicago Principal and All-School Adviser EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ -■ ■■■ ’ MARGARET SCHURMAN MINNIE D. BALCKE Rockford College Northwestern University Music Iowa Wesleyan. B. S.. M. S. University of Wisconsin Columbia University Dea n of Girls German FRANK B. STOWE York College. A. B. University of Nebraska Civics. Mathematics HARRY C. SALVETER Park College. A. B. Public Speaking Social Studies LELA LOCKETT LENA BELLE BOYD Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois DcPauw University. A. B. University of Wisconsin Latin History NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ MARJORIE MIDDLETON Franklin College. Indiana Hanover College. Indiana. A.B. English EDA BORGELT Illinois State Normal Univer ity University of Illinois. A. B. English NED V. WHITESELL Illinois Wesleyan University. A. B. Athletic Director PAUL W BIGLER Northwestern University. B. S. Physics MARY J. PAUL Illinois State Normal University McKendree College University of Illinois University of Chicago English ELLA BROOK Valparaiso University. B. S. Athletic Director TEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN. 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ JOHN B. PHILLIPS University of Illinois. A. B.. M. A. General Science Chen istry MYRTLE STAHL University of Illinois, A. B Latin Ancient History MARJORIE E. ATKIN Illinois State Normal University. B. E- Algebra htench MARY F HUFF University of Colorado Gregg School Stenography OTIS B YOUNG Wabash College. A. B-University of Illinois. A. M. Algebra EDWARD L. KING James Millikin University. A. B . B S. University of Illinois B. S. Agriculture Agriculture Civics Economics ELEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ GRACE BOYD James Millikin University. A B. English FLOYD W. LEE Bradley Polytechnic James Millikin University Manual Arts LAWRENCE C. LEARNED Lawrence College Northwestern University. A. B. Bookkeeping and Commercial Subjects HELEN SHUMAN Lake Forest College Illinois State Normal University, B. E. University of Illinois English DAVID C. LIVENGOOD Wabash College. A. B. Mathematics HARVEY B. URBAN Illi nois State Normal University University of Illinois. A. B. Columbia University. A. M. Social Sciences TWELVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ RUTH FUNK G. EVELYN TODD Illinois State Normal University Otterbein College. A. B. University of California Typewriting University of Washington Mathematics PAULA V KOMERS Lawrence College University of Wisconsin. B. A. Physical Training Biology OH! HILDA! “Hilda, ya got an extra pencil I could borrow?” “Say, Hilda. Mr. Lindsey s busy, don’t you think you could hand me out a White slip?” “Hilda, have you found any black fountain pens lately?” These remarks must give you the impression that “Hilda” is someone very important. And so she is, she is the secretary of Pekin Community High School, a job that would drive anyone but “Hilda” to a far off land! % HILDA SCHWINN Pekin Community High School Secretary THIRTEEN FOURTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ istorp of efein Community 2)igf) cf)ool I. E. Wilson FIRST CASE The first Pekin Community High School District was organized in June, 1919 with the following Board of Education: H. J. Rust, F. C. Gale, W. G. Fair. A. Van Horne, D. F. Velde. The School Districts included in the Pekin Community High School District were 70, 71, 77, 82. 97. 98, 101, 102, 108, in Tazewell County and Districts 40 and 44 in Peoria County. The city of Pekin and District Number 108 were organized in 1869 by special act of the legislature and their territories made coterminous. Hence, no school tax could be levied and collected against the property of the city of Pekin except for the city schools. Consequently the Community High School District was defeated in the Supreme Court of Illinois. In the mean time, Pekin was successful in removing the special charter and went under the general law. Within thirty days, another petition had been circulated for a community high school. SECOND CASE The next Community High School District was formed, voted on and carried. This included the same territory as the first district, but about this time the Community High School law was attacked in the state with the result that the law was defeated in the supreme court. Hence our second attempt was lost, and the high school reverted to the city High School Board of Education again. The legislation enacted a new law immediately after the defeat of this one. THIRD CASE A third petition was circulated and election was held. The district in the third petition was the same as for the two previous ones, with the exception of the two districts across the river in Peoria County. These two districts were omitted. The present district contains forty-eight sections. The Community High School law has been tested and pronounced valid by the supreme court of Illinois. The High School remained under supervision of the City Superintendent of Public Schools and the grade children continued to take manual training and domestic science in the high school building. In June 1919 the high school became independent of the grade system and the city superintendent no longer had supervision over the high school. In September 1919 the high school was placed under the supervision of the principal and associate principal. The boys of the city grade system continued taking manual training in the present high school building until February 1924, and the girls of the grade school used the domestic science department until June, 1924. In September 1919, the high school opened with 21 teachers and 268 students. School opened the second semester, 1924-1925 with an enrollment of 564 pupils and 27 teachers. FIFTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ SI XTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Cl)f 1925 iPebinian taff Editor -in- Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Business Manager . Senior Assistant Junior Assistant LUCILE SIPFLE HELEN COOK HARRY HECKMAN SYDNEY ROLF LESTER BEITEL EDITORS Beryl Farlin Mable Masner Irma Isenburg Mildred Kraeger Charles Rowan Don Lorene Hasenjaeger Virginia Schenck Robert Peebles Ellsworth Presley ■ Hilda Zimmer Helen Strom Walter Sarff Ruth Maurer Rolland Merrill Frances Rupert Hazell Schaefer . Organization Editors Literary Editor Society Editor Athletic Editor Assistant Athletic Editor . Calendar Editor Joke Editors . Art Editors . Assistant Art Editors Snap Shot Editors STAFF STENOGRAPHERS Feme Spaulding Blanche Knollhoff Rina Baldoni FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Grace Boyd Mr. R. V. Lindsey SEVENTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Senior Class Motto: ‘‘OPERATION THROUGH CO-OPERATION” TjTfycll (tone, eootl anil tajt htul servant •, VVV th?’ Iwst jbeen faithVul t a lew things. 5 will wake thee waster over Tnatiy Things-. □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ to MISS GRACE BOYD who, as our class adviser has so willingly aided and guided us through our last years in high school, we, the class of nineteen twenty-five, respectfully dedicate this page. “Le no man value at a little price A virtuous woman s counsel TWENTY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ RICHARD T. UBBEN Dick was born to be a leader His friends would cover miles He’s athletic, blunt, sincere, and looks Quite bashful, when he smiles. EVELYN M. GERMAN She’s the only one in the class Who possesses such fiery red hair And hardly a sweeter smile we re sure Could ever be found anywhere. FRIEDERIKA GRAY “Cheerful at morn she wakes from sweet repose Breathes the keen air and carols as she goes. NAOMI L. HERBIG ‘Officious, innocent, sincere Of every friendless name the friend. ROBERT GRAHAM PEEBLES —Popular, gay. flippant Joking from morning till night— Because he’s so easily happy We’re sure Bob’s future is bright. TWENTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ LOUISE H. KICKLER Quiet, yet with a mischevious look In the assembly she sits and dreams These quiet girls—we wonder if She’s really quite what she seems? SYLVIA ELY Sylvia’s sunny good nature Is inspiring to say the least Her melodious voice in the Glee Club Would soothe the savage beast. MARY HAZEL DEISING Altho she is quiet we certainly count Hazel a very good friend When we are in need of a thing it seems She always has it to lend. HELEN KAISER ‘She has a voice of gladness, and a smile And eloquence of beauty.” KATHYRN WILLIAMS Kathryn and her giggle Are seldom apart If you can crack jokes You’ve a place in her heart. TWENTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ LEONA MORRIS “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. HENRY GROEN Henry is certainly faithful At least we think he has been His swagger is quite impressive And he has a delightful grin. WARREN L. KESSLER Warren plays the saxaphonc And wins his place on teams. He dances well and likes the girls Quite versatile, it seems. ANDREW MARTIN HEISEL Andy s a handsome A daring young shiek With his flashing dark eyes And brown hair so sleek. ELBERT L. ROWAN Elbert is rather quiet In whatever he tries to do. He's studious and very friendly And sincere and likeable, too. TWENTY-THREE □ □ □ □ THE PEK I N I AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ ELISABETH LUCENE HOFF Pickles possesses both melting eyes And a babyish innocent stare, And yet when it comes to doing things What is there she wouldn’t dare? HAZELL ALBERTA SCHAEFER Hazel is tiny and pretty More contrary we could not make her She s merry, satiric and lively An honest-to-goodness heart-breaker. ETHEL HILDA ZIMMER Hilda goes in for math And doesn’t bob her hair When our poor brains call out for help Our Hilda’s always there. MABEL MASNER 'F or her heart was in her work—. and the heart Giveth grace unto every art.” MILDRED MASNER A girl so demure So charming, so sweet We re sure the whole world Will kneel at her feet. TWENTY-FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ IRMA ISENBURG A full, rich nature, free to trust Truthful and almost sternly just.” LLOYD HESS Athletics isn’t the only thing For which Lloyd Hess is famed He can talk for any time they say On any subject named. WALTER S. SARFF Walter is small and lively You ought to see him draw He makes the most clever posters And pictures we ever saw. IRVING HEISEL Irving seems so quiet And he’s so small in size Yet in agriculture. Irving Always takes a prize. FRANCES KATHLEEN RUPERT Frances is very dignified And never breaks a rule Even her smile is rather reserved But she’s always far from cool. t TWENTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ HOWARD E. TROUGHTON He s oh so fat and happy Polite and courteous, too In fact he’s just the sweetest lad We Seniors ever knew. RUTH MAURER A pert expression Has tiny Ruth Maurer With her mischevious eyes And face like a flower. FERNE SPAULDING Feme is clever and pleasant And sincere in every way. And the nicest thing about her— She is that way every day. SYDNEY A. ROLF “Sid” is quaintly innocent Of the havoc his grey eyes play In the feminine hearts around him Every period of the day. LOUISE W. HOFFERBERT ‘She is as gentle As zephyrs blowing beneath the violet.” - -Shakespeare. TWENTY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ FLOYD LASHBROOK Floyd is pleasant and witty Courteous, quiet, sincere. His many friends respect him And want him and like him out here. JULIA GRACE BIBO For she was jes’ the quiet kind Whose natur’s never vary Like streams that keep a summer mind Snowhid in Jenooary.” —Lowell. LOUIS DOREN As frank as rain On cherry-blossoms. —Browning. DON LORENE HASENJAEGER Don has a different air we think— A trifle subtle, a wee bit gay. Her voice has added great interest To many a high school play. RINA BALDONI The Cry of a Freshie: Grades of Rina s all remind me I can make reports divine And departing take right with me Wrinkles on this brain of mine. TWENTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKIN I AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ ARTHUR SCHLEDER Arthur has about him that Determined, active air, He's always boosting Pekin, and In football did his share. MILDRED KRAEGER HOLLAND Mildred s a perfect blonde. She is just an alluring size. The wave in her golden hair Rivals the blue in her eyes. OLIVER LITTLE A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. ARTHUR VAUPEL So sweet his blush of bashfulness E en pity scarce can wish it less.” —Byron. ALBERT SCHILLING The orchestra and the band Will miss A1 Schilling we fear Whenever there's music around the school The roll of his drum we hear. TWENTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ GEORGE WOELFLE Along with his banjo, little George Can pep us all up so. We lose restraint and long to trip “The light, fantastic toe.” ETHEL M. BRECHER ‘A face with gladness overspread Soft smiles, by human kindness bred.’ HELEN LUCILLE RICKETTS Lucul's charm is very evident. She enjoys a romantic book. We consider her very attractive And she has that “Come-hither look. MOLLIE A. ROSENBERG She has gray green eyes And curly black hair. A powdered nosi. And a friendly air. BERNADENE OWENS She makes an excellent “steno For she pours over shorthand books. The Fates were in a generous mood When they granted her such “good looks.’’ TWENTY-NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 9 2 5 □ □ □ □ NORMAN R. JANSEN If a fellow's admired By girls in a swarm You can look at him closely And bet that it’s Norm. KATHRYN RYAN She steps on the gas And speeds away fast. Get out of the way If it's Kate going past! GILBERT YOUNG True as the needle to the pole Or as the dial to the sun.” —Booth. VIRGINIA L. SCHENCK Talented, clever, pretty. With clear, brown eyes, so cool, Ginny holds many offices And has done a great deal for the school. LA VERGNE JAECKEL ‘She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too. to think on.” THIRTY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ AL. WINKEL Wink tears his hair And stamps his feet. As a snappy yell-leader He’s hard to beat. AGNES ROLFS Agnes always impresses us As a girl we can call “true blue,” She’s jolly, vivacious and happy And,at times can be serious too. ARCHIE KELLER Archie’s quite an actor. He’s a type the girls adore. But he turns away from all of them To a sweet little sophomore. BLANCHE KNOLLHOFF ‘Welcome whereso’er she went A calm and gracious element. MURIEL E. SEVERE Putting one over on Muriel Is considered quite a stunt Her wit causes many a giggle And at times she is certainly blunt. THIRTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ RANDALL ROMAN Whatever he did was done with so much ease In him alone twas natural to please.' —Dry den. ELS WORTH PRESLEY We often wonder if Elsworth s wit Is intended or just accidental, At any rate he amuses us all And.e s certainly temperamental. MARIE E. WAECHTER If Marie causes many more broken hearts We ll take that car away. Many a thrilling romance starts In picking friends up every day. HELEN CALLAHAN Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” —Goldsmith. ROLAND A. MERRILL Roland and his saxaphone Can make some syncopation. The way he plays the latest jazz Excites our admiration. THIRTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ HARRY HECKMAN He’s energetic, clever and pleasant. Rules he will never defy. His clean ideas on life are shown By his hard work for the Hi Y. GRACE BROWN Grace s pretty heavily lashed eyes Do not at all agree With her competent understanding Of the drudgery of Chemistry. BERYL FARLIN ‘Her air. her manners all who saw admired Courteous tho coy and gentle tho retired. —Crabbe. GRACE E. CRANK Grace pursued her studies With a zeal refreshing to see. It’s a pity some wandering minds Can’t like her steady one be. WAYNE DOLEN Spot is so good-natured That really, we Are blinded to faults That others might see. THIRTY-THREE □ □ □ □ THE PEKIN I AN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ LOUISE VIRGINIA SIEBENS Louise is quiet, engaging. And a wonderful dancer, too. She has golden hair and arresting eyes Of a lyrical, limpid blue. VERNON J. HECKMAN Vernon’s grin and pep Have won him quite a name. In basketball and football He plays a snappy game. MARIAN E. POEBLE Marian seems very happy When she smiles her dimples appear, At any sign of a joke in a class Her giggle we re sure to hear. CHARLES H. ROWAN Chuck’s fame as an all-round athlete O’er many a mile does reach. In chapel hour we cheer to hear His fiery and sincere speech. VIOLA EUTENEUER 'Happy am I. from Care I’m free Why aren’t they all contented like me? —Opera of La Bayadere. THIRTY-FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ WILLIAM N. HARRIS “The honest man Is the king o’ men.” CATHERINE A. STROM In the eyes of a certain Junior Catherine seems slightly cruel. How can she be so alluring and sweet And at other times so cool? LENA PIRO The haunting sweetness of her voice Is a pleasure that never dies. And her voice is even surpassed in charm By her dark and sparkling eyes. ALICE MARIE FAUTH 'She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise.” IDALEEN VELDE ‘Or light or dark or short or tall She sets a spring to snare them all. Alls one to her. above her fan She'd make sweet eyes at Caliban. —Aldrich. THIRTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ VOSCOE BONJEAN Before the gates of fashion I daily bent my knee.’’ LUCILE PHYLLIS SIPFLE “Cile” is one of those capable girls Who can be a good sport too. She’s cheerful, clever and versatile And of friends she has quite a few. FRANCES G. MARTENS ‘She with bright eye and soul bewitching voice Wins us to smile, inspires us to rejoice.” HELEN M. STROM Dark eyes and fluffy brown curls And a friendly, bashful smile. It didn’t take long for Helen Strom To all our hearts beguile! GEORGE A. FISHER George is quite a ladies’ man He certainly knows a few, No sooner’s gone the old one —than He steps out with a new. THIRTY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ EVERETT DAVIS The black-haired Mr. Davis Could take most any prize For manners, poise and dignity. He always looks so wise. ROBERT DONAHUE We hope that on Bob and his “limousine Fortune will never frown. He carelessly passes the blue-eyed girls— For “Buddie , you see. has brown. THIRTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Mentor Class }Dill We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-five, of the Pekin Community High School, being with very few exceptions of sound and disposing mind, do hereby make, publish and declare this last will and testament: We do hereby solemnly bequeath: To the Student Body, the fond hope of a new edition to P. H. S. To the Faculty, the innumerable pleasures derived from our daily presence in their classrooms. To the Junior Class, the position of dignified, honored; supermagnolius Seniors. Carry your standard well! ’Tis a noble charge. To the Sophomore Class, our pride coupled with an honest realization of our diminutive worth. To the Freshman Class, our superior knowledge—never fear, never fail, and you will have right prospects of reaching that stage some day. In addition to the “aforesed we each individually and separately do bequeath: I, Wayne Dolan, my horror of speed to Mary Higgins. I, Julia Bibo, my quietness to Thelma Eveland Senniger. I, Charles Rowan, my affections to Flossie Hendricks. I. Grace Crank, my pep and ginger to Josephine Jubain. I, Louise Hofferbert, my studious habits to Bud Schreck. I. Randall Roman, my ability to make friends to Dolly Long. I, Molly Rosenberg, my natural marcelled hair to Nancy McCown. I, Ruth Maurer, my dainty manner to Edgar Mason. 1, Elsworth Presley, my humor and the ability to entertain the assembly under the disapproving eye of the teachers, to Raymond Powers. I. Ethel Brecher, my briskness to Everett Cordts. I, Agnes Rolfs, my sunny smile to Leota Wells. I, William Harris, my shyness to A1 Black. I, Kathryn Ryan, my flippancy to Theresa Young. I, Hilda Zimmer, my sweet nature to Mary Elizabeth Kumpf. I, George Woelfle, my size to Elliot Little. I. Friedericka Gray, my natural blush to Anna Powers. (Take it, Anna, with thanks in your heart—you can give your pennies to the Near East Relief, now). I, Arthur Vaupel, my ability as a public speaker to Miles Clark. I, Rina Baldoni, my sensitiveness to Clara Tebben. I, Lucile Sipfle, my versatility to Henry Hammen. I, Irving Heisel, my judging ability in agricultural contests to the members of the “Ag.” Club I, Harry Heckman, my high ideals to anyone who wants them. I, Kathryn Williams, my beautiful blonde tresses to Anna Green. I. Howard Troughton. my good nature to Miles Clark. I, Marian Poebels, my ability to shock people to Alice Rowan, I, Helen Kaiser, my lovely contralto voice to Dorothy Splittgerber. I, Robert Donahue, my attractiveness”, especially with respect to the ladies, to Merle Smith. I, Norman Jansen, my indifference to Wallace Rawlings. I, Evelyn German, my natural auburn hair to Fatima Toel. (It will save you many a trip to the beauty shop, you know. I, Marie Waechter, my reputation to Elizabeth Weiss. 1, George Fisher, my acrobatic ability to Fritz Dancey. THIRTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ □ □ I, Muriel Severe, my clever come-backs to Elizabeth Ricketts. I, Oliver Little, my natural curly hair to Lester Beitel. I, Mildred Kraeger, my dainty figure to Dorothy Taubert. I, Grace Brown, my beautiful eyelashes to Lucille Moss. I, Blanche Knollhoff. my firmness of opinion to Lois Marshall. I, Viola Euteneur, my witty remarks to Herbert Roman. I, Beryl Farlin, my abhorrence of the tune “I Love Me” to Kathryn Glasford. I, Sydney Rolf, my cute little (?) grin to Ruth Potts. I, Warren Kessler, my ability to get trigonometry problems to Marie Hoppach. I, Andrew Heisel, my ability to break the hearts of the fair sex to Gordon Holzapple. 1, Helen Strom, my picture to any Freshman boy who wants it. 1, Richard Ubben, my copy of “Advice to the Love-Lorn” to Colby Konisek. I, Helen Ricketts, my habitual smile to Carl Sipfle. 1, A1 Winkel, my position as yell-leader to Blackie Roman. 1, Arthur Schleder, my “specs” to Barney Conn. 1, Louis Doren. my ability to get a “Billets-Doux” to a certain somebody every day to Helen Mitchell. 1, Hazel Schaefer, my accuracy in throwing a note the second period to Row 20, Seat 6 to John Kinsey. (Miss L. Boyd can't catch you. if you accept this gift). I, Rolland Merrill, my whiskers to Vard Eden. I, Elizabeth Hoff, my classical nose to Frances Van Horn. I, Robert Peebles, my box of Freckle Cream to Olive Edwards. (I know it is good, Olive, I’ve used it.) I, Hazel Deising, my energetic swing to Mayme Dwyer. I, Gilbert Young, my ability to keep silent in the assembly to Louise Lohne. I, Roscoe Bonjean, my latest copy of “Styles in Gentlemen’s Wear” to Foxy Williams. I, Don Lorene Hasenjaeger, my black hair to be equally divided between Walter Beck, James Janssen and Red Pierson. 1, Sylvia Ely, my rides in my Ford every day to and Charlotte Hayes. I, Lena Piro, my modesty to Ruby Robinson. I. Frances Rupert, my athletic support to Herman Schaeffer. I, Virginia Schenck, my responsibility to Gene Fisher. I, Idalene Velde, my adventurous spirit to Lucille Whitefoot. I, Bernadine Owen, my chewing gum to Maurice Severe. 1, Frances Martens, my lung power at games to Verna Ziegler. I, Irma Isenburg, my little blue hair ribbon to any girl who would like to have it. I, Mabel Masner, my seriousness to Louise Maurer. I, Albert Schilling, my reputation as an all-around good fellow to Ed Lauterbach. 1, Feme Spaulding, my ability to have a good time and still get good grades to Claribel Van Osdol. I, Walter Sarff, my artistic ability to next year’s artists. I, Louise Siebens, my innocent little expression to Josephine Pfeiffer. I, Catherine Strom, my musical ability, including tickling the ivories, to Jim Sehnert. I, Alice Fauth, my positive views to Zillah Kriegsman. —Concluded on page 52. TNIRTY-I NE □ □ □ □ THE PEK1NIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ DISSOCIATED PRESS Annually Issued Monday none Weather: Fair today. Doubtful, of Tomorrow’s weather. SUICIDE OVER LOST LOVE Because the woman he loved became a nun, Mr. Andrew Heisel, a popular young sportsman, clubman, and social leader, drowned himself in a saucer at his bachelor apartment last evening. For several years Mr. Heisel has been courting Madame Fun. When she became a nun he could find no reason for living so he quit. BEAUTY SPOILED A sad accident happened at the City Laboratories yesterday when Dr. Roscoe Bonjean a chemist, had his beauty spoiled by acid. Dr. Bonjean was working on a new formula and it is not known what elements he mixed. The sad part of the story is that he is not married and perhaps he will not be able to get a wife now. ROLF BANK ROBBED BY MAN AND WOMAN ASSISTANT One of the most sensational holdups of the year was staged this noon. Harry Heckman, noted thug, aided by Ruth Maurer, held up the Rolf bank, of which Sydney Rolf is president, and made way with $1,-900.000 in cash. Police of the country are searching for them but it is doubtful if they can ever be caught. HUMAN FLY AT COURT HOUSE Jan. 7. 1935.—Floyd Lashbrook, a world’s famous Human Fly will scale the wall of the Tazewell County Court House at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon (maybe). Bring a small pan along and if he falls you can collect souvenirs. SKULL FRACTURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Jan. 7, 1935.—Arthur Schleder, a young football mentor, is in the St. Francis hospital suffering from a fractured skull received when he was hit by an automobile, driven by Miss Frances Rupert. Witnesses say that Miss Rupert must have been going at least 85 miles per hour. She was returning home from a party when the accident happened. She is held pending investigation of Mr. Schleder's condition. THRILLING EXPERIENCE Miss Lucul Ricketts, a young stenographer, was able today, to tell of her awful experience a few days ago. She was riding in Lloyd Hess’s Ford when he lost control of the wheel, and attempted to ride up a nearby telephone pole. Neither was injured but they were both shaken up badly. Mr. Hess is a well-known lawyer in Pekin; he started practicing law a few months ago with his colleague. Charles Powell. BOLD AND DESPERATE ROBBERY Charles Rowan is now held pending investigation, for stealing a pure gold tooth from Louis Doren, dentist. Miss Hilda Zimmer, a capable detective, was the young woman who traced Rowan and found the tooth in his possession. MAKES NAME FOR SELF Word has reached Pekin from New York City, where Miss Virginia Schenck is making a name for herself as a prop-woman in a number of large theatres. FORTY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ DISSOCIATED PRESS GREAT INVENTION SOON TO REVOLUTIONIZE WORLD We have had machines that fly in the air and that go under water but now Randall Roman, the Edison of the Day has invented a machine which bores its way through the ground at the startling rate of 3.7 miles per hour. This invention will be of great use in time of war. COMING SOON! Everett Davis and Grace Brown Daredevils Will perform stunts from their from their airplane over Pekin DON’T MISS IT! No Charge! FREE WINS COVETED PRIZE Miss Marion Poebel was awarded the prize for being the loudest lady announcer known to radio enthusiasts of this section. She is highly honored by the presentation and friends extend their sincerest congratulations. Has a Very Narrow Escape from DEATH South Pekin, Jan. 6. 1933.—Mr. Walter Sarff. a prominent farmer of South Pekin, and his wife, formerly Miss Elizzbeth Hoff, had a narrow escape yesterday when a bull broke loose from the pasture where it was tied and attacked them. Mr. Sarff escaped probably serious injuries by climbing a cherry tree and his wife took refuge in the hay mow. MISS VELDE RECOVERING Miss Idaleen Velde is recovering rapidly from an operation which she recently underwent. She had her face remodeled in several ways (all for the better of course) by the beauty specialist. Mr. Wayne Dolan. Mr. Dolen is very confident that the operation will be successful. “Just wait till you see the change,” is the only statement he will make. SUIT FOR SLANDER A recent suit has been brought into court by Hazel Schaefer, who is suing Viola Euteneur for slander. It seems that the quarrel arose over some chickens that were found in Miss Schaefer’s garden eating the plants, that she had so carefully tended. HELEN KAISER, FORMER PEK'NITE HONORED At the recent beauty contest held in Atlantic City on January 5th. Helen Kaiser won the celebrated silver cup and the title of Miss America. Since the beauties of all the different states and nations were present, the appointment was probably the greatest honor that can be bestowed on any of the younger set. NO LECTURE Mr. Elbert Rowan will not be able to speak tonight at the South Side Auditorium. Mr. Rowan has a cold and his voice has been affected. This will be regretted by all who wished to hear him for it is said he received Public Speaking Instructions in the Pekin Community High School. ARTIST VISITIG Miss Rina Baldoni, an artist from Greenwich Village, is visiting the Old Home Town. She brings with her. Miss Naomi Herbig, her assistant. It is said that Miss Baldoni is a very successful artist at painting board fences. FORTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □' DISSOCIATED PRESS CHEERFUL FAUTH TOURING COUNTRY Cheerful Fauth, otherwise known as Alice Fauth. is traveling through the United States in a Ford Sedan and is delivering lectures in the principal cities of the country on “The Present Industrial Movement.” NEW TEACHER EMPLOYED The position as teacher of the kindergarten has been taken by Miss LaVergne Jaeckel. It is rumored that Miss Jaeckel was disappointed in love so decided to take up her career as a kindergarten teacher. We don’t know the man in the case. WORKING MAN’S CHOICE TO SPEAK TONIGHT Miss Lucile Sipfle, a radical, will speak before I. W. W. tonight. Large crowds are expected as Miss Sipfle is a great favorite. She is going to speak on If the bankers are rich, why shouldn’t the Steel Workers have a private golf course?” WOMAN’S RIGHTS “We women must have what is coming to us,” said Miss Julia Bibo in her speech at the Free Methodist Church last evening. Miss Bibo in her speeches, shows a very strong voice and a grim determination and she is using both to defend the rights of the Womanhood of America. PEKIN HAS NEW DOG CATCHER A1 Schilling won the political position of dog-catcher for Pekin by defeating Mr. Richard Ubben. Though Mr. Ubben was the choice of the people (he said so himself) the returns were 200-3 in favor of Mr. Schilling. OBITUARY Services were conducted by Rev. Presley for Mr. Robert Peebles, whose sudden death from drowning, as the result of falling out of a boat, while fishing at Mineral Springs Park, has caused so much grief among his friends. Mr. Peebles was a highly esteemed citizen of Pekin and his death will convince the community of the need of life-savers at Mineral Springs Park. Miss Agnes Rolfs, undertaker, had charge of the body. TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The tenth wedding anniversary was celebrated last evening by Mrs. Helen Schreck Moore. Mrs. Clara Bastian. formerly Clara Meyers, celebrated her tenth wedding anniversary last evening. Everyone had a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Mildred Kraeger Holland of Rio de Janeiro is visiting her family in Pekin. Mr. Holland is a successful dentist among the natives. W A N T E D—boarders. Address: CATHERINE AND HELEN STROM. South Pekin. Box 356789. ___ WANTED—position as cook or laundress. Large family preferred. Address: KATHRYN RYAN. Onion Street. SERVICE—Short trips and long country trips at reduced rates. Also light hauling done. Look for the green cab. JANSEN TAXI CO. PUPILS WANTED- Lessons given in singing and piano playing. Phone 80000S-. HAZEL DEISING Instructor. FORTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ ODD WW anb Wbv The members of the Senior Class were asked to select the ten seniors who. in their estimation, have done the most for thr class and the school, they chose the following: LLOYD HESS President of the B. A. A.. 25; Hi-Y. 23- 25; Football. ’21-’24. Captain '23. Central State Team. 72-’ 23. All-State Team. 25; Basket Ball. 25; Track. 72-75. RANDALL ROMAN Vice President of Senior Class: Hi-Y. 74-75; B. A. A.. ’25; Football. ’22-;24; Basket Ball ’24-’25; Track. 73-75; President National Honor Society. ’25. LUCILE SIPFLE Secretary Sophomore Class; Literary Society. 22- 25. Secretary. ’24. Treasurer, ’23; Latin Club. ’21-’25. Secretary. 22. Vice-President of G. A. A.. ’25; Vice President Honor Society. 25; Chapel Editor Junior Paper. Delegate to Journalism Convention. ’24; “Charm School.“ “Come Out of the Kitchen.”: Student Council. 24- 25; Girl Reserves. 73-75; President. 24; Chairman Social Committee. 25; Editor-in-Chief 25 Pekinian. RICHARD UBBEN Hi-Y. ,23-75. President. 74-75: Vice-President Class 21; President Class 73-75; Vice President. B. A. A.. 25; Football. ’24; Basket Ball. 73-74; Latin Club; “Charm School.” “Come Out of the Kitchen. CHARLES ROWAN Hi-Y. ’24-’25; Athletic Editor of '25 Pekinian; Class Treasurer. 21. 22; Football 21- 24; Captain 24; Basket Ball. 23- 25; Track. 73-75; All Central Football Tackle. 74. FREDERIKA GRAY Latin Club, 72-75; President. 73; Preliminaries. Vocal. 73; Girl Reserves, 23- 25. President. 74; Program Committee Chairman. 74; Charm School; Editor-in-Chief of School News. 74; Delegate to Journalism Convention. 73; County Meet. 23; Honor Society; Elected to Pekinian Staff; Treasurer of G. A. A. HARRY HECKMAN Latin Club. 71-74. Secretary. 74; Hi-Y. 73-75. Vice-President. 73-74. President 75; Boys Glee Club. 72; Captain of Debating Team. 75; National Honor Society, 75: Assistant Business Manager of 24 Pekinian. Business Manager of 25 Pekinian. IRMA 1SENBURG Latin Club. 71-75; Girls’ Literary Society. 72- 25. President. 74; Girl Reserves. 23- 25, President. 75; Girls Athletic Association. 75; Society Editor of Junior Paper. 74; Literary Editor 75 Pekinian. “Charm School.’’ “Come Out of the Kitchen,” “The Sojourners.’’ National Honor Society. VIRGINIA SCHENCK President of Student Council. 74-75; Latin Club. 71-75. President. 74; Treasurer. 73; Girls Literary Society. 72-75; Captain Girls’ B. B. Team. 74; National Honor Society; “Charm School.” “Come Out of the Kitchen.” NORMAN JANSEN President of Freshman Class; Latin Club. 71-23; Hi-Y. 74-25; Student Council. 73-75; Honor Society. 75; Football. 75; Basket Ball. 75; Track 75. FORTY-THREE FORTY-FOUR SCHOOL INFIRMARY □ Patient Disease Remedy Remarks □ Viola Euteneur Unsatisfied Hunger Feed Constantly Will be outgrown. □ Vivian Kolstadt Constant Tardiness Earlier Rising Possible Recovery. Warren Kessler Chronic Grin None Whatever . Won’t come off. □ Marion Poebles . Playfulness No Audience Some hopes H Caroline Howard Study Fever (?). Florida Hopeless. ! X Kathryn Ryan Tiredout-itis 28-1 lour day Not yet I lopeless. m “Pickles” Hoff Raving Nothing Chronic. TJ Everett Davis . . . Bluffing Consult Encyclopedia. Convalescent. m page 372 7s Norm Jansen Ennui . . . Pierce the hard exterior . Well cultured. z Bob Peebles Dancing Bum Partners .Age will Improve This. Dick Ubben Singing . . .A few Vocal Lessons . ‘Bass” C ondition. A1 Black . . Coif No Time .Soon he’ll have no time for — anything else. Miles Clark Banjo Playing Lack of hair pins to strum He’ll probably develop into a NO with second Whiteman. ho Vard Eden . . .Slick (er) ing up No Mirror He Can’t Help 11. I .ouise 1 lofferbert Dieting “A Groaning Table” Its no use, Louise, you’re □ doomed to be a two- i—i hundred pounder. u I lortense Kraeger Roller Skating . . . A few Tumbles I lopeless. □ Gilbert Young . Building air castles Let them bump Earth Will improve with the years. □ M N f'L Goff-G w— ?OURTl? OW—J he rd!H. hmidt,.'E. Dav lL. i hnei!,v'. KoUtldt. j' Howa l«ck!tJeK«re or1 !rF UKaJ n' ° y' ° n8‘ P- Sor n on □ □ □ □ H X m 0 m 7i z z sO K) VJi □ □ □ □ ■ ! 0 X H - 1 w m rn z FIRST ROW R Powers. H. Schroclc. K. Glasford. L. Marshall. E. King. H. Eertmcld. J Nelson E. Ricketts. F. ( aidwell, R. Pollard I. Bj Uel. SECOND ROW - H Roman. F. Wright. T. Hardt, M. McHarg. F. Toel. A. Powers. H. Chadwick. F. Hen ricks. L. Burton. G. Schrock. M. Hoff. THIRD ROW N. McCowan. K. Thurman. J. Ertmodc. M. Holden. T. Eveland. D. Craig. E. Weiss. D. Taubert. FOURTH ROW E. Cordts. I. Gill. H. Schaeffer. T. Young. E. Mason. L. Watson. □ □ □ □ H X m m z z sO Ul □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Junior Cree Freshies” Pres. Norma Isenburg Vice-Pres.—Arta Horner Sec.— Mary Higgins Treas.— Flossie Henrichs Advisers Miss Sprague and Miss Borgelt Parties Masquerade and St. Patrick’s Parties SOPHOMORES Pres.—Everett Davis Vice-Pres.—A1 Black Sec.-Treas.—Elliott Little Advisers Miss Middleton and Mr. Learned. Class Reporter. Flossie Henrichs. Parties. Kid Party Represented in Basketball. Football, Preliminaries Represented by Norma Isenburg in Student Coundil. JUNIORS Pres.—Louis Lohnes. Vice-Pres.—Clara Tebben. Sec.-Treas.—Ladd Watson Party—Christmas Party Advisers Miss Belcke and Mr. Phillips. Represented in Football, Basketball. Preliminaries, Debating Represented by Norma Isenburg and Everett Davis in Council. SENIORS With fond hopes of a Successful Senior Year! ! -------P------- WORK AND THE WORKER Let me but do my work from day to day. In field or forest, at the desk or loom. In roaring market place or tranquil room; Let me but find it in my heart to say. When vagrant wishes beckon me astray, This is my work; my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way. — Henry Van Dyke. FORTY-EIGHT FIRST ROW ( Jocrgcr. A. Woelflc. R. Poll . K Grimmer. M. Dwyer, L. Fisher. II. Fit her. V. Zeigcnbein. I. Hoerr. D. Neill. V. Neill. E. Fauth. F. Cash. SECOND ROW C. Sipfle. D. Long. L. H inner . E. Chadwick. B. Tapping, F. Gossage. C. Janren. G. Rupert. J. Cash. THIRD ROW A. Eller. L. LeSeure. D. Baldoni. H. Phanz, II. Schurman. E. Lipnic. W. Egger, L. Brosmer. R. Jaeckel, M. Casto. R. Robinson. V. Rabourn. M. Frohling, K. Socbclls. E. Edds. V. Osterman. FOURTH ROW C. Hcdgson. G. Meyers. D. Legault. V. Eden. J. Kinsey. G. Herbig. M. Watson. W. Brown, V. Baysinger, H. Weinheimer. E. Kunkcl. B. Grown E. Webdell. □ □ □ FIRST ROW M. Bush. M. Denckas. F. Foster. M. Wieberg. P. Booth, D. Adams. L. Gilson. A. L. Mason. L. Kettcniing, L. Brienen. W. Lawson. M. Lally. R Soady. M. Milereit. SECOND ROW L. West. P. Smith. E. Being. E. Heisel. F. Smith. V. Osterman. P. Bloompct. C. Tunis. F. Klockenga. F.. Deakin. N. Rathlisbergcr. THIRD ROW H. McClarence. A. Bank. N. Vccrman, L. Siebens. F. Seibert. L. Petri. H. Krarich. R. Weiss. A. Dyson. C. Kunkel. E. Owen. M. Whitore. FOURTH ROW—M. Smith, C. Konisek. E. Nolte. G. Lucke. C. Wordlcy. W. Hatch. F. Bahn. E. Lane. F. Danccy. E. Lauterbach. B. Gauker. S. Rosenberg. □ □ □ □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ $istorp of tfje Class of 1927 “Oh, the keenness of a Sophomore when he’s keen!” We re Sophomores already, it s been just a year since we had the greenness of the green.” We are small but we re mighty, and we have snappy parties and good times together. Because of our co-operation and loyalty we are certain of a bright future as upper classmen. Officers President..........................Harry McClarence Vice-President.........................Ruth Potter Secretary............................Louise Hinners Class Advisers...........Miss Atkins and Miss Funk Senior Class tLihll (Continued from page 39.) 1, Naomi Herbig, my pretty dimples to Florence Helmig. I, Elbert Rowan, my reputation as a “man of few words” around High School to Jim Rahn. I, Louise Kickler, my ability to “trip it on the light fantastic toe” to Gertrude Shrock. I, La Vergne Jaeckal, my ability to stay faithful to one man only, to Katie Simon. I, Vernon Heckman, my Harry Snodgrass ability as pianist to Henry Bruder. I, Mildred Masner, my beautiful eyes to Alice Ramshaw. I. Henry Groen, my giggle to Kathleen Kelch. I, Helen Callahan, my faithfulness to George Look. I, Archie Kelier, my beloved corduroy bell-bottom trousers to Maurice Hoff. I. Lloyd Hess, my loyalty to good old P. H. S. to every slacker and knocker in the school. (Woe be unto you!) I, Floyd Lashbrook, my steadfastness to Ed. Ziegler. I, Everett Davis, my height to either of the Saddy Twins. (I don’t know which.) I, Leoha Morris, my timidity to Lois Jones. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS. Witnesses: M. F. Cross-Word Puzzle. L. Watchdog. FIFTY-TWO n. N. Deppert. L. Jones. E. Smith. F. Wocdworth. V. Schwin. J . lan, M. Kohlbachcr. J. Baldoni. H. Hofferbert. A. Hardenbrook. C. FIRST ROW W. Frankenstein. J. Helmig. K. Kelch. M. Cordts. H. Chamberlain. L. Thurr Wolfer. M. Schurman. C. Hohcimcr, L. Guebcr. E. Johnson. SECOND ROW M. Twohig. I Hendricks. G. Archibald. D. Phillips. T. Leuzera. E. Solte Meeker, I. Pierson, H. Dittmcr. THIRD ROW C. Boldt. E. Johnston. C. Hayes. E. Mitchell. A. Dunn. J. Thrush. A. Green. F. Quenon. E. Suit. FOURTH ROW F. Sours. D. Neavar. G Nelson. C. Jones. E. Jenkins. L. Taylor. L- Maurer. L. Meyers. P. Harnish. Q. Richmond. F. LcMal. J. Pfeiffer. M Duncan. L. Archibald. C. Elliot. G. Holzapple. FIFTFI ROW J. Jansen. W Marck. H. Snyder. E. Yoder. N. Himmel. A. Bonjean. L. Wakefield. E. Korn. J. Senncrt. L. Abrahamson. J. Rohn. R. Cunningham, G. Oats, r. Behrens. W. Kinder. R. Rowan. C. Roman. □ □ FIFTY-FIVE FIRST ROW -J. Spender. A. Gobst. C. Ball. O. Drcwitch. M. Hudson. J. Shipley. M. Bernhauren. H. Wells. F. Morris. G. Johns. F. West. R. Higgins. M. Hiett. R. Shell house. L. Davis. M. Baker. SECOND ROW F. Flathers. P. Sapp. C. Patterson. G. Moss, R. Eller. H. Eller. G. Co . L. Johns. J. Pfeiffer. F. Hclmig. R. Lackey. L. Parks. W. Riwlings. R. Tebben. THIRD ROW—J. Sorenson. S. Baroski. L. Vauter. I. Lohnes. N. Brauer. H. Abrahams. L. Arnett. S. Ubben, E. Erkins. H. Hofferbert. E. Sherman. L. Wcyrich. FOURTH ROW— L. Heieel. A. Rupert. G. Nicholson. S. Gray. K. Matheny. Rilla Van Horn. E. Meaner. R. Pollaid. K. White. F. Arends. R. Riggenleach. W. Ridenour. F. Lceffelman. W. White. J. Hatcher. JL Birkey. _ i n m ... .. c •. r FIFTH ROW—C. Splittgerber. R Gent. R. Cutler. R. Zimmer. D. McFarland. L. Jones. T. Gent. C. Gale. E. Schroeder. D. Maurer. W. Monroe. R- Switzer. R. Shipman, L. Burbridge. C. Fleming. F. Pittman. R. Sprau. □ □ FIRST ROW—J. Whitefield. F. Nolle. T. Dolan. J. Boring. N. Tos.i. O. Rolf. L. Hedge. J. Adler. F. Diltmer. SECOND ROW O. Edwards. M. Hoppach. M. Griflin. M. Bishop. A. Rosenberg. THIRD ROW—B. Buckley. M. Fornoff. L. Kumpf. E. Kumpf. R. Rosenberg. C. Slatten. M. Himmel. C. Van Osdol. FOURTH ROW—R. Tindel. D. Stone. M. Thompson, R. Heiscl. R. Foster. B. Wickeizer. □ □ □ □ H X m no m 7s Z z vO ho Oi □ □ □ □ FIFTY-SEVEN FIRST ROW —F.. Sanborn, D. Diltmer, F. Bong, F. Simon. J. Sipka, O. Bishop. J. Picttymun. G. Smith, G. Bcctchcn, F. Schrcedcr. W. Walters, B. Mittal. T. Soldwedcl. H. Soldwedel, E. Radcliff. , SECOND ROW R. Kraeger. G. Hieser. A. Oswald. M. Epkins. A. Ingrassia. G. Dennis. H. Martins. G. Gay. L. Ostcrman. THIRD ROW F. Corson. W. Hcbcrcr. V. Gcbhaidt. G. Horn. E. Herrres. M. Hamann. P. Maiding. L. Brosiror. P. Isenburg. M. Hobbs. W. Lawson. M. PfeifTer. D. Farlin. I. Lowry, A. Brudcr, T. Buchlcr, E. Foinofl. H. Van Horn. G. McDonald. FOURTH ROW W. Johns. H. Lighter. B. Mazarelli. I. Lampitt. V. McCoy. R. Sual. E. Frie. N. Wolfer. R. Neef. H. Willes. E. Cottingham. B Ellingsen. A. Drake. R. Joergcr. G. Pfanz. W. Matt. E. Zeigler. H. Sheppard. K. Lincbaugh. F. Tegtmeycr. □ □ □ □ H X m TJ m z z SO t'O □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ $istorp of Class of 192S by Wilma White Out of the arms of Junior High we were tenderly laid in the cradle of P. H. S. So far we have progressed well, and shall, with untiring effort, rock through four successful years. Now. as we wanted to organize our class, we elected the following officers: President.....................................Sarah Gray Vice-President................................Clyde Reed Secretary-Treasurer...........................Irene Lohnes Representative of Student Council—Norma Braurer. Miss Middleton and Miss Shuman were appointed our class advisers. At the end of the first semester, some had become discouraged and had dropped out of the cradle. Our first party was held on Hallowe’en night. Not a single “Freshie” would have missed it. Margaret Heitt and Ruth Higgins carried away the prizes. Exams! ! ! ! Report cards on January 23, 1923. Some almost tipped the cradle here, but we rocked safely over this stretch. We can now look back and sigh at ease. We mourn the death of one of our classmates, Augusta Hardenbrook, whose death occurred on January 22, 1923. IN MEMORIAM SUiguSta tyarbcnbroob “They never quite leave us, our friends who have passed Through the shadows of death to the sunlight above, A thousand sweet memories are holding them fast To the places they blessed with their presence and love.” _____________________ —Russia. Class of 1929 On January the twenty-sixth, a class of seventy-four students entered P. C. H. S. We were fearful because of the awful thought of being met with nursemaids and presented with dolls and rattles, but we were elated because of the joyful realization that our fondest hopes of becoming members of P. C. H. S. had materialized. But instead of being treated as babies, we were formally conducted to the assembly by members of the Girl Reserves. It was a day long to be remembered. We have not organized and elected officers yet, but we hope we shall soon. We have attended one party, that of the Sophomore B and Freshman A classes. There we began to see and feel the real school spirit of P. C. H. S. We hope we shall become loyal and devoted students to our beloved school and be a credit to it. Our advisers are Miss Middleton and Miss Shuman. We all hope to graduate in 1929; and we are sure it will be a sad day when we are forced to leave P. C. H. S. —Jane PrcUyman. FIFTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Crosstoorb HORIZONTAL 1. Definite article. 2. 3. Highest class. 3. 6. Division. 4. 8. Preposition. 5. 9. Celestial City. 7. 12. Indefinite article. 10. 13. Memorial. II. 15. Preposition. 12. 17. Everyone. 13. 19. To discover by seeking: (3rd per) 14. 21. A reciprocal pronoun. 16. 18. 20. ixflic VERTICAL Economics (abr.) Freedom from danger. East and South (Abr.). North and South (Abr.) A leap. A railroad line. (Abr.) A very small quantity. One. Used instead of gloves. The morning. Containing oil. To subside. Similar. FIFTY-NINE AXXIS □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ “Needs there the praises of love written records The name and the epitaph graved on the stone? The things we have lived for, let them be our story We ourselves but remembered for what we have done. Not myself but the truth that in life I have spoken. Not myself but the seed that in life 1 have sown, Shall pass on to the ages, all about me forgotten. Save the truth I have spoken, the things I have done. —Selected. SIXTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Student Council The second year of the Student Council has been most successful. The most important project which it has proposed is a student newspaper. The Student Council sponsors all matters that will better the school in any way. The Student Council is composed of Virginia Schenck, Pres.; Lucile Sipfle and Norman Jansen, Senior representatives; Norma Isenburg and Everett Davis, Junior representatives; Harry McClarence. Sophomore representative; Norma Brauer, Freshman representative; and Mr. Lindsey. Miss Brook. Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Learned, faculty members. £t)f iiational 5)onor Society For the first time in the history of the school the National Honor Society has been organized. Twenty-one pupils whose scholarship standings for the four years made them eligible were candidates. Since the constitution of the society says that only fifteen per cent of the Senior class can become members, only eleven members could be selected from the Senior class. This organization rewards its members for their scholarship, leadership, service, and character. With Miss Lockett acting as adviser, the charter members. Rina Baldoni, Friederika Gray. Harry Heckman, Louis Hofferbert, Irma Isenburg. Norman Jansen. Mabel Masner. Randall Roman. Frances Rupert, Virginia Schenck, and Lucile Sipfle, elected the following officers: Randall Roman, president; Lucile Sipfle, vice-president; and Rina Baldoni, secretary-treasurer. The platform for the year will be planning some sort of initation for new members in June and deciding on some kind of procedure that may be followed in the years to come. SIXTY-THREE FIRST ROW—F. Walters, W. Franczak. K. Glasford, L. Piro. I. Boring. SECOND ROW-G. Nelson. H. Strom, H. Hofferbert. T. E. Senniger. E. Willis. K. Kelch. L. Kiclder. D. Splittgerber. L. Holland. n. F. Martins. L. Hinncrs. L. West. M. Beardsley. E. Soldwedel. L. Kettenring. M. Severe. nburg. N. Brauer. I. Lohnes. E. King. H. Schaefer. H. Kraegcr. E. Ricketts. L. Malts. H. Zimmer. E. Brecher. G. THIRD ROW bOURTH ROW Rupert. R. Pollard. C. Str ... FIFTH ROW—L. Sicbcns. G. Nelson. B. Owen. Z. Kricgsman. D. Taubcrt. D. Craig. V. Kolstead. M. Poebles. T. Young. F. Henricks. Iscnburg. K. Williams. Gi . N. Ir Schrcck. K. Ryan. H. Schrock. □ □ □ □ THE PEKIN1AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Girls’ Club What a busy place is the assembly room after school! But it’s never any busier than on Thursday when the Girls’ Glee Club meets for its weekly practice. The organization was exceptionally large this year, having an enrollment of sixty voices. We practised diligently, and in January, together with the Boys’ Glee Club gave the highly entertaining operetta, which showed the excellent work that has been done by the Glee Clubs. We owe a great deal to Miss Schurman and her untiring patience while training our unharmonious voices. Our last wish is for larger and larger Glee Clubs that may be more and more successful, and can add more glories to those already acquired by P. C. H. S. GRATEFULNESS “Thank God. a man can feel the Spring; Can hear the Birdlings while they sing; Can see the sunshine, feel the rain; Can pluck the flowers that long have lain Beneath grim Winter’s mantle white; Can see the stars shine in the night; Can know sincerest bursts of laughter; Can hear them ring forever after. Thank God, a man can know the strife That comes to him in this brief life; Can feel the deepest pangs of anguish; Can hear the fears that ever languish; Can meet his losses with a grin; Can be most glad as gains come in; Can meet the tide of fears about him, Can meet—and not let these fears flout him. Thank God, a man can own a friend; Can know he’s with him to the end; Can have toward him a pure devotion; Can forward go with easy motion; Can love his joys and bear his sorrow; Can wish him luck for each tomorrow; Can place in him a trust sincere That will not fail while he is here. —F. Gray. SIXTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Pops’ lee Club The enrollment of the Boys’ Glee Club was about twenty-five. The boys sang alone for the student body once or twice but at the other public appearances they,were combined with the girls to form a chorus. This chorus sang at the preliminaries, county meet, and commencement. “Then let us smile When skies are gray. And laugh at stormy weather, And sing life’s lonesome times away So worry and the dreariest day Will find an end together.’’ SIXTY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ Cfje Orchestra The Pekin High School Orchestra, under the faithful direction of Miss Margaret Schurman has been most successful ,he past year. Added enthusiasm has made this organization a great asset to the school; for no other club has aided more in making every enterprise a success. SIXTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Ct)f cf)ool Pant) The high school band which was organized this year has proved a real asset to the school. The band was organized the latter part of the first semester of 1924 and began its first practices the first of the second semester. When a band was first proposed all of the students were back of the proposition and it was not long before an organization was completed. Those who play in the band seem to enjoy the work and report regularly for practice. The band is under the leadership of Mr. Francis Poeble and made its first appearance during the county basketball tournament. The second appearance was made during the eighth grade school day. The band is ready now to play whenever needed and will probably perform at football games, track meets and basketball games. The band has not purchased suits as yet, but plans are being made to obtain uniforms later. Pekin Community High School is fortunate in having a band to represent it because such an organization is always a pep producer. The band is composed of the following players: B-Flat Clarinets—Albert Winkle, Paul Schram, Carl Sipfie, John Shepard, Carl Gale; E-Flat Clarinet— Robert Saal; C-Flat Clarinet—Ellsworth Presley: C-Saxaphone—Roland Merrill, Archie Keller; E-Flat Saxaphone—Warren Kessler; Baritone—Frank Behrens; Bass William Sweeter. Clayton Kunkel; Trombone—Welby Monroe; Alto Merle F._ Srr)ith. Kenneth Maas; Cornets B-Flat—Russel Loy, Paul'Sapp, Eugene Radcliff, Robert Soady; Bass Drum—Albert Schilling. SIXTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ 5)onif (Economics Club Yes this is it. The Home Economics Club. Active? Good times? Well I should say. Steak Fry. Candy Sale. Pie and Cream Sales, Christmas Party, Gym. Night and best of all the Style Show. Will we ever forget them? How could we? Was it all a play? No but we enjoyed it. 1 mean the Christmas dolls and the Christmas and Easter dresses for the Salvation Army. Plan your course to take Home Economics And you’ll never sorry be Plan your course to take Home Economics The results you’ll quickly see In clothing, foods, and what we’ve designed We lose our “cant’s” and worries combined. So plan your course to take Home Economics And you'll ever happy be. SIXTY-NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ SEVENTY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ £ irl ftfSfrtoe As a Girl Reserve I will be Gracious in manner. Impartial in judgment. Ready for service. Loyal to friends. Reaching toward the best, Earnest in purpose. Seeing the beautiful. Eager for knowledge. Reverent to God, Victorious over self. Ever Dependable. Sincere at all times. The above code summarizes the ideals and principles for which the Girl Reserves stand. The organization is a branch of the national Y. W. C. A., and is for the purpose of promoting better standards of living. It is composed of girls between the ages of twelve and eighteen, and the Pekin organization is divided into two groups: the Junior and Senior Girl Reserves. The Junior division includes the Freshmen and Sophomores, and their adviser is Miss Lena Boyd. The Senior group includes Juniors and Seniors who are under the supervision of Miss Shuman, and who have Mrs. Martha Steinmetz as their “big sister”. The club is divided into six committees: Service, Social, Program. Athletic, Membership, and Devotional. A capable girl is appointed as chairman of each committee and she sees that the work in her department is carried out efficiently. Every year some charitable work is attempted, such as giving Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts to the poor. But while all this work is being carried out, the social life of the Girl Reserve is not being neglected. In October 16th a steak fry was held at Bailey’s Lake, to which the women members of the faculty were invited. On Hallowe’en a party was held at the Club Rooms and everyone came masked. On November 30th the Peoria Girl Reserves were our guests at a Harvest Festival held in the gymnasium. An athletic meeting was also held in the gymnasium, at which Dr. Balcke was the speaker and his subject was “Health.” Besides these social meetings, business meetings are held once every two weeks. In every way the Girl Reserves are made to see the responsibil ties they will have to meet later in life, and the organization strengthens each girl so that she will be able to meet these hardships unflinchingly. SEVENTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ €!)f $t=D (Club The Hi-Y Club is a branch of the national Y. M. C. A., and the Pekin club was organized two years ago. The purpose of the organization is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The membership of the Club is restricted to those high school boys who are Juniors or Seniors, and who are willing to sign the statement of purpose, attend meetings regularly, and aid in the promotion of the club’s activities in the school. In small schools the Sophomores are admitted to membership, but in Pekin High School only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for membership. Each club has the privilege of working out its own ritual, provided it incorporates in it the club purpose. Meetings are held twice a month, on Friday, at which time the business of the club is carried on. In addition to these meetings, social meetings are also held. An oyster supper was enjoyed by the club in December, to which all Junior and Senior boys were invited. At some of the meetings the boys have the opportunity of hearing some good speakers, and they obtain some valuable information from them. The membership of the club is gradually increasing, and at present thirty-three boys belong to the organization. Each year new officers are elected, and the present officers are as follows: First Semester Second Semester President . . Louis Lohnes Harry Heckman Vice-President . Sydney Rolf Adviser, Mr. King Secretary-Treasurer Andrew Heisel Although the Hi-Y is one of the newer organizations of the school, it is also a very important one, and the school would not be complete without it. SEVENTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ Uatin Club Have magic carpets entirely vanished? The dreadfully wise say they have; but we are not dreadfully wise, are we? The Latin Club is a magic carpet! It brings us nearer and nearer to the lives of the Romans. We learn that men of great renown love and play and enjoy life and that they do not forever carry on campaigns against the Gauls and win them! Many people have the opinion that just because Latin books have dark covers and are sometimes rather thick, Latin, the Roman, and Latin Clubs are dull too! What a grave mistake! It is only on the inside of the book, on the inside of the club that the glory, the interest, the pleasure are found. Through our club we already have found out many interesting characteristics of the lives of these people. By sponsoring motion pictures, presenting programs, featuring original plays, dances, talks, solos, and other interesting things, the Club is fast creating interest among the students of P. C. H. SI Our club hopes to benefit our own P. C. H. S. more and more every year. It has already presented some pictures and statues and entertainment and benefit. We invite anyone and everyone interested in Latin to come and take a trip on this magic carpet of ours back, back, back to those delightfully refreshing times—and in order that we do not have too much interest in the past, the present is also viewed. A trip on a Magic Carpet and all these delights are chucked into one Latin Club. The capable officers of the past year were: President.................................Louise Hofferbert Vice President................................Verna Zeigler Secretary-Treasurer....................... Martin Denekas Adviser.....................................Miss Lockett SEVENTY-THREE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ EDGAR HILD SEVENTY-.-OUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ agriculturr Club The agriculture club was reorganized in the fall, and the following officers were elected: President, Irving Heisel; Vice-President, Edgar Hild; Secretary, Edgar Mason; Treasurer, Charles Powell; and Mr. King, faculty advisor. Meetings were held once every month, at which time lectures were given, pictures were shown, and many other interesting features were enjoyed. On January 29th, the Father-Son banquet was held, when the boys had as their guests their fathers and also the members of the School Board. The State Supervisor, Prof. Hill, gave a very interesting address. In March the club sponsored the egg show, which was held in the agriculture laboratory in the high school, and which was especially interesting to the boys and girls of the grade schools. White Corn Irval Nash.................................First Leslie Maurer..............................Second Walter Beck................................Third Yellow Corn Maurice Ringwald...........................Second Irving Heisel..............................Fifth Colored Corn Kenneth Moss...............................Second At the Tazewell County Corn Show, held in Pekin on January 6. 7 and 8, Pekin won first place for the best corn exhibit. In Boys’ Class: Irving Heisel.... Robert La Rosh . . Maurice Ringwald Archie Gainer .... Maurice Ringwald Irving Heisel.... Irval Nash....... In Open Class: Irving Heisel...................First in 10 ear sample Gilbert Young..................Fourth in 10 ear sample First in 10 ear sample Sixth in 10 ear sample Tenth in 10 ear sample First in single ear Third in single ear Fourth in single ear Seventh in single ear SEVENTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ £fje Girls’ ILitcrarp ocirtp 7:30 in the Gymnasium. Father Time painfully limps across the stage and gazes over the smiling faces of the Girls' Literary Society. His past acquaintance with the society was so pleasing that he regrets to leave. So for just one night he lingers to view the prospects for the New Year. Miss January, the director of the meeting, enters and everyone is surprised to see how much the New Year had grown. Father Time pleads for just one tiny glimpse into the Future of this Society. What does the magic crystal show? January reads. First we see February in the glass with its Valentines, the delight of every school. March revealing a bewitching play in which P. H. S. talent is shown to the best advantage. April—but why give it all away so soon? This year has so much in store for you. Both fun and knowledge are to be had by belonging to the Society. If you are not already a member, why not take the goods the gods provide thee” and join? The competent officers of the past year were: President....................................Beryl Farlin Vice-President.......................... Mildred Holland Secretary-Treasurer........................Ethel Brecher Asst. Secretary-Treasurer...................Rina Baldoni SEVENTY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEK I N I A;N, 1925 □ □ □ □ Debate After non-participation in debating for about eight years, P. C. H. S. has again entered this field of extra-curricular activities. The State Debating League, of which Pekin is a member, is divided into triangular groups. The triangle in which Pekin was entered for the first debate included East Peoria, Normal Community High, and Pekin. The triangle for the second debate was made up of Minier, Peoria Manual, and Pekin. Ruth Pollard, Helen Kaiser, and Harry Heckman make up Pekin's Affirmative team, while Helen Strom, Hazel Schaefer, and Ramon Powers are on the Negative. The results of the debates are as follows: Friday, March 13— Pekin’s Aff. team—3; East Peoria’s Neg. team—9. Pekin’s Neg. team—0; Normal Community Aff. team—3. Thursday, March 27 Pekin’s Aff. team—I; Minier’s Neg. team—2. Pekin’s Neg. team—2; Peoria Manual Aff. team—I. The fact that Pekin received six decisions out of a possible twelve, shows that Pekin's teams made a good showing for the initial year. It was through the tireless efforts and careful coaching of Mr. Salveter,that this success was gained. It is hoped that Pekin will make a still better showing in debating next year. SEVENTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ (Efjf $efemois Again Pekin Community High School has a school paper. It should be known that the Student Council made it possible for us to have the paper this year and the members of that organization selected the staff after the Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager had been selected by the student body. The Pckinois has been launched exceptionally well this year and everyone looks forward to each new addition. PEKINOIS STAFF .........EVA KING LOUIS LOHNES Literary Editor .......Society Editor Athletic Editor Exchange Editor .......Alumni Editor Class Editors Stenographic Director Proof Readers ........Staff Adviser Edito r-in- Chief..... Business Manager....... Dorina Baldoni......... Hermine Schurman....... Ramon Powers. . Helen Cook.... Alfred Black... Hazel Schaefer Norma Isenburg Marvin Denekas Carl Gale Miss Ruth Funk Ethel Brecher Florence Wright Verna Ziegler Miss Helen Shuman SEVENTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Clje Girls’ SUfoletic association “Were young but mighty.” That’s the Girls’ Athletic Association. The Girls’ Athletic Association was newly organized in the Pekin High School this fall by Miss Komers, who is furthering athletics for girls, and it is rapidly becoming a very active organization. It is, already, a member of the Illinois State Athletic Association. The aim or purpose of this association is to co-operate with the department of Physical Education in its aim to secure health and physical vigor for the girls. It also encourages and promotes all kinds of athletic work, both in and out of school. Its officers are as follows: President....................................Clara Tebben Vice-President............................. Norma Isenburg Treasurer..................................Madonna Holden At the present time there are twenty-two members, that is, girls who have earned the necessary twenty-five credits, but a great many more have nearly earned their credits. Physical training gives twelve credits towards the twenty-five credits needed for membership. These twenty-five credits may be earned by passing various tests, keeping hygienic rules, and doing a specified amount of outside work such as basket ball, playing tennis, baseball, hockey, golf, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, canoeing, rowing, skating, swimming, and racing. For instance, a girl may receive five points for walking ninety miles in twelve weeks, not less than ten miles a week and not less than one mile in fifteen minutes. To retain one’s membership one must earn ten additional points each semester, thereafter. When one hundred fifty points have been earned, the student is entitled to a felt award. The greater the amount of credits, the greater the honor or award. This fall the Girls’ Athletic Association did more organizing than athletic work. The hockey team was organized early in the fall and it played on the high school ground twice a week, every Monday and Wednesday. The game was new and some of the hockey players were more adept at hitting heads and legs than at hitting the ball. Although the game was a novelty, it progressed very well and the season ended with no serious accidents. The final match game, played November 27, 1924 came out six to seven in favor of the whites. Clara Tebben was center for the whites and Wilma Sprau for the blacks. The girls either bought their own hockey clubs or paid a nominal fee and used community clubs. To pay for these community clubs, the association held-a sandwich sale after school December I I, 1924. The Girls’ Athletic Association has proved a Godsend to pale-cheeked and over-plump girls. Those who like athletics have a variety from which to choose and those who do not like athletics learn to like them. It gives every girl who doesn’t take physical training a chance to get a share of athletic work and everyone knows that a healthy body and an intelligent mind are very closely allied. So put the Girls’ Athletic Association down on your list as a real, live organization that you are going to join, if you are not already a member. SEVENTY-NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEK I N I AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Hops’ Athletic Association President Lloyd Hess Vice-President Richard Ubben Secretary ..............................Albert Schilling Treasurer.................................. Mr. Learned The Boys’ Athletic Association is one of the most important organizations in the school since its duty is to sponsor all sports in the school, such as footba.l, basketball, track, class teams. It buys and pays for all equipment and uniforms with money received from ticket sales; looks after accomodations for spectators; keeps the field and track in condition; advertises the games; and looks after the printing and selling of tickets. This organization also fixes standards for letter awards and determines who is qualified to receive these letters. This year the B. A. A. and G. A. A. gave a circus to help pay the cost of the new football uniforms. It also had an added duty in sponsoring the county basketball tournament. Cf)f Scrubs Not good enough, they say, to make the team While others win the glory and the pain And fighting fall, and rise to fight again. Upon the bench they sit and fondly dream. A man goes down—the coach looks down the line. They meet his gaze with eyes that mutely plead. One chance to show what lofty heights sublime Mere man may meet when faced with desperate need. Each sees himself the hero of the fray; A glorious dash, with every foeman gone; Across the line while frenzied bleachers sway And then—the coach's eyes pass slowly on And once again they sit and vainly dream. Nor realize 'tis they who make the team. — Northwestern “Purple Parrott . EIGHTY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ “Four voices pursue him by day. And haunt him by night,— And he listens and needs must obey. When the Angel says: Write!” —Longfellow. EIGHTY-TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Sacrifice ftepaib Hcrminc Schurman “Oh Dot dear, what shall 1 do?” again said Madge to Dorothy Jones. “My dear Madge, how do I know what to tell you to do? “Jim is such a dear and yet so is Bob. but just think, Dot, how manly and how much older Jim is than Bob. and I just can’t bear the thought of refusing Jim. yet I know how Bob will act if I refuse him. What shall I do?” again wailed Madge. ”If I were you, I just would not go with either one of them. “But my dear, that would not suit me at all. and I will not do that.” was the disgusted reply. “Well then, I will not argue with you any further. Oh! I know Madge, who asked you first?” “Why I don t remember.” “Why Dot. I do believe Jim asked me first.” “Then go with him of course.” answered Dot. “Oh Dot. he has such wonderful eyes that I just quiver beneath his gaze! I think I adore just him! What do you think of him?” earnestly inquired Madge. “Well.” replied Dot. in deep thought, “he’s all right I guess, and he must be a wonderful sort to be a D. U. cause I think that’s the best fraternity on the campus.” “Yes, he is wonderful. I shall tell him I will go, for here he comes.” The night of the club dance at Meadow Brook Country Club arrived. The club house was gorgeously aflame with autumnal decorations. Madge herself seemed a brilliantly colored leaf in her flame satin dress. It was the third dance and she anxiously aw'aited Bob, for this was his dance. As they whirled to the rhythym of “Copenhagen” Madge exclaimed to the rather dejected looking Bob— “Oh Bob. r m so sorry I had to refuse you, but Jim asked me first and everything, but it really doesn’t matter does it?” Bob made a sickly stab at cheerfulness and replied. “No. of course not.” The dance ended all too suddenly; Bob was compelled to leave the dance and to leave Madge in the arms of his hated rival, Jim Northfield. so that he might observe his football training which was so necessary to win the game the next day. Madge said to Jim as they were dancing and as Bob was leaving: “Poor dear of a Bob had to leave the dance on account of his football training. I certainly do feel sorry for him, don’t you?” “Yes, yes. sure I do,” impatiently answered Jim, “but isn’t this orchestra snappy?” “I should say it is. My, but I hope we win tomorrow,” replied Madge. “Say. Madge, while we are speaking of football, have you or rather will you,date with me for the game tomorrow'? Jack’s asking Dot. He’s sure got a case on that girl all right and I don’t blame him one bit. for she certainly is an attractive creature.” “Why yes. I guess so, Jim. Ho, ho, so you’ve got a case on her too!” The game had started and Madge. Dot, Jack and Jim were seated in the front row. Madge anxiously awaited the arrival of her hero. Bob Farrel. He appeared, and his first smiling glance fell upon Madge herself. They smiled and once more his attentions were brought back upon the game. Madge hardly realized that Jim was near her because all her attention was centered upon Bob. EIGHTY-THREE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ The last quarter had begun! No scores had yet been made! Madge was so excited that neither she or Jim had spoken except between halves, and those few words had been about Bob. A minute and the game would be over! Bob had the ball! He was going! He was near the goal! He was over! Cheers upon cheers rang out! The game ended! The score was 6 to 0! Bob was the hero! His friends picked him up and carried him off the field. His one gaze went to Madge and she acknowledged it. Madge and Dorothy talked in excited whispers as they waited for Bob. They had managed to lose Jim and Jack in the crowd. All they cared to see was Bob! “Oh Dot! Bob is the best of the two. I realize now how perfectly wonderful he is and I don’t care a snap for Jim Northfield either. He was just a college bluffer.” “I’m very glad you’ve found the right one,” replied Dorothy, smiling. Finally Bob emerged from the gym and calmly asked Madge to ride home with him. As they sped along Madge exclaimed: Bob! You were perfectly marvelous! “Oh shucks! I didn’t do any more than the other fellows did but I was just lucky. But say, what about a little hop at Johnson’s tonight? Just a sort of way to celebrate, you know.” Surely, that will be great! I did have a date with Jim, but I can easily break that.” Bob gave vent to his feelings by accelerating the speed of the car at the fifty mile limit with the thought that his sacrifice had been repaid. Winners LITERARY CONTESTANTS IN April 23. 1925 PRELIMINARIES Oration First Place Ruth Pollard Piano . First Place Second Place Third Place. Dorothy Splittgerber Catherine Strom Almeda Dunn Declamation . . First Place Second Place Third Place Claire Tebben Margaret Rollins Irving Gill Vocal First Place Second Place Mary Elizabeth Kumpf Kathryn Glasford Extemporaneous First Place Second Place Hilda Zimmer Wanda Franczak Essay . . First Place . . . . Second Place Margaret Hiett Helen Cook EIGHTY-FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Cl)e Voice of tl)f pupils When certain members of the Pekinian Staff went to the different members of P. C. H. S. and told them that we were having a page devoted to “The Voice of the Pupils” and asked them to contribute to the cause by writing their opinions or criticisms on various subjects and objects about the institution, these were some of the answers: “Oh, I've been so very busy. I positively wouldn’t have time— Wayne Dolcn. “I’ve been practicing for football so hard, that I couldn’t write anything. —Elbert Fauth. “Why, I haven’t anything on my mind. —Henry Bruder. (Oh. how true. Henry.) “My time’s all taken up with the Hi-Y. —George Fisher. “Oh, I couldn’t. I’m writing a book on ‘How to Get a Husband'.’’— Mildred K. Holland. “I’m raising a pet cat and it takes all my time. —Viv Kolstadt. “If I did that I wouldn’t have time to sleep the fifth period. —Everett Davis. On the other hand, the following came from more serious minded students: “My only regret in leaving school, besides leaving my good friends and comrades, is that duiing my whole four year course I have not been able to be one of the pioneers to celebrate the opening of the new addition. But I am glad for the benefits that will be received by the students in the years to come. —Mable Masner. B’LONEY! ! Long years ago the little, bent, old man in Italy’s market place was known to cry, Bologna, bologna, come buy da bologna! No longer do we hear his cry, but far above his voice is the cry of the youth. Not only in the streets, but in the homes, schools, and movies as well, he voices his opinion, not by good, sensible, well-chosen words, but by a much simpler method: Balonee! The balonee merely has to escape from his lips and his ideas have been expressed. Does this mean he has no ideas? Not at all. it simply means that his opinions are hidden, as in this age such a great number of motives and thoughts are hidden simply by the use of some meaningless word. “This, as Webster, Mr. Urban, “Blackie Roman or any other great notable would say, “is pure, ingracious, unchangeable, unadulterated slang! —Sydney Rolf. “Andy, what’s our Chem? “Who’s going out for track, Andy?’ “Why, of course. “Who’s Andy’s latest? Do you suppose the object of all these clamorous remarks is that lanky, towering, chinless giant of funny paper fame, who is extremely popular for his soliloquies on various topics of the day? Not at all! There is a difference as wide as in day and night. GUR Andy is not saturated with flowery eloquence and beautiful phrases, nor is he of world-wide fame, if he were we would not like him half so well. On the other hand, vivacious, obliging, fun-loving, happy—that s Andy, our friend. —Anonymous. EIGHTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ □ □ (Our library Little Men and Women ....... Aesop’s Fables ............. “Iron Heel”.................. “Our Mutual Friend”.......... If I Were King”............. The Son of Power”........... So Big”..................... “Explorers of the Dawn” Deep in the Hearts of Men The Red Head”....... .... The Cream of the Jest”...... The Little French Girl” The Woman in White”......... The Man n Black”............ The Gold Diggers”........... “Laddie ..................... “Dangerous Days”............. “Wild Animals 1 Have Known” “To Have and To Hold”........ “Pilgrim’s Progress ......... Innocence Abroad”........... “Friendly Enemy”............. The Alaskan”................ “Safe Counsel”............... “As You Like It”............. Lady of Quality”............ Twice Born Men”............. The Age of Innocence ....... “Buds of Promise”............ Arabian Knights ............ “Bunk ....................... “This Freedom ............... Lady of Leisure”............ “Spinster of This Parish .... Rough Hewn”................. “Pippin”..................... Quiet Interior”............. “A Friend of Caesar”......... Old Curiosity Shop”......... “The Shadow Line ............ Zone Policeman 88 .......... “Vanity Fair ................ The Turmoil”................ Lady of the Lake”........... “Old Forever ................ “Song of the Lark”........... The Certain Hour”........... “The Long Journey”........... “Rough Riders”............... Freshmen. Excuses. Roscoe Bonjean. Miss L. Boyd. John Kinsey. Raymond Powers. Lois Marshall. Friederika and Sarah Gray. Helen Kaiser. Walter Beck. Blackie” Roman. Ruby Robinson. Miss Brook. Dick Ubben. Jim Rahn and Monk” Rawlings. George Splittgerber. Exam. time. Sophomores. Hazel Schaefer. Chemistry. Juniors (?) Mr. Lindsey. Howard Troughton. Miss Paul. “Pickles” Hoff. Florence Hendricks. Arthur Vaupel and Floyd Lashbrook. Jane Prettyman and Lish Davis. Lois Jones. Margarite Hudson, and Paul Harnish. Carl Gale and Elmer Kunkle. Report cards. Faculty. Miss Todd. Elise Niergarth. Lloyd Hess. Katie Simon. Julia Bibo. Miss Lockett. Junior Class Play. Failure Slips. Mr. Bigler. Girls’ Cloak Room. Noon dismissal. Claire Tebben. P. H. S. Kathryn Glasford. Eight forty-five. 440-yard dash. Gin Buck. Buddie Schreck’s truck. EIGHTY-SI □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ “Though sages may pour out their wisdom's pleasure. There is no sterner moralist than pleasure.” —Byron. EIGHTY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ Cf)f Cfjarm 5 cf)ool The Class cf 1925 presented ‘‘The Charm School’’ a three-act comedy on April 24th ar.d 25th, 1924. The play was coached by Miss Grace Boyd. The story deals with 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, insists on running it himself, according to his own ideas, chief of which is, by the way, that the dominant feature in the education of the young girl of today should be charm. Characters: Austin Bevans, (Richard Ubben) salesman with ideas which David McKenzie, (Archie Keller) student of law, considers unpractical though George Boyd (Harry Heckman) an expert accountant is willing to cooperate, Jim Simpkins (Walter Sarff) and Tim Simpkins. (Andrew Heisel) who toil not. Homer Johns (Maurice Severe) is the guardian of Elise Benedotti (Virginia Schenck) the President of the Senior Class at a 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, (Fiiedericka Gray), who is George’s sister, and Muriel Doughty, (Frances Martens) Ethel Spenvin (Idaleen Velde) Alix Mercier (Lucille Ricketts) Lillian Stafford (Lucile Siprle) Madge Kent (Louise Siebens). It is hardly worth while to mention a Junior, Dotsie (Grace Crank) who is always getting in the way. EIGHTY-NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ “fEtucebles” The Junior Class will give its annual class play May 21st and 22nd. This year they have chosen “Tweedles” a sparkling comedy. Critics say that Tweedles” is Booth Tarkington at his best. The characters are: Mrs. Ricketts . Mrs. Albergone. Winsora........ Julian......... Mrs. Castlebury Mr. Castlebury. Adam Tweedle.. Ambrose........ Philemon....... Margaret McHarg ... Claire Tebben Madonna Holden . . . . Eugene Fisher .....Lucille Maus ......Burl Hecker .....Louis Lohnes Herbert Roman . . . Alfred Black . . “tome Dut of tljf l itcf)en” Come out of the Kitchen”, a three-act comedy was given bytheSenior Class. March 4th and 5th, and was coached by Mr. Salveter. The story is written around a Virginia family of old aristocracy by the name of Daingerfield, who, finding themselves temporarily embarrassed, decide to rent their magnificent home to a Yankee. The cast was: Olivia Daingerfield.................. Her sister Elizabeth Her elder brother, Paul.............. Charley, the younger brother......... Burton Crane, the Yankee............. Mrs. Faulkner, a Northern aristocrat Cora, her daughter........._......... Tom Lefferts, her lover.............. Randolph Weeks, the lawyer........... Salom. Mrs. Faulkner’s brother Cf)f tple S3 f)olu The style show, given by the Home Economics Class, May the sixth, was presented in the form of a Fashion Book whose departments consisted of: 1. Editorial by Miss Hess, State Supervisor of Hams Economics. 2. Fashion department. Early spring styles. School dresses. Afternoon dresses. Party frocks. Ye Olden times. 3. Health Department, illustrated by thirty-two grade children. 4. Fancy dress. Colonial, Irish, Dutch, and Japanese. 5. Dress Hints. 6. Story. One-act play, Ready-To-Wear.” Those who took part in the entire program were LaVerne Jaeckel, Don Hassenjaeger, Alice Rowan, Hilda Zimmer, Louise Gilson, Grace Brown. Elizabeth Chadwick, Helen Kahn, Margaret Woelfle, Elaine Edds, Naomi Herbig. Molly Rosenberg. Alice Fauth, Lois Jones, Helen Fisher. Mary Lally, Cora Tunis, Marion Frolhing. Virginia Schenck Lucille Sipfle William Harris .... Sidney Rolf Bob Peebles Irma Isenburg Hazel Schaefer Walter Sarff Vascoe Bonjean Floyd Lashbrook NETY □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Operetta T ra-la-la-la-la. Do—me—sol— “Did you hear that last Wednesday night?” asked Mary. “Yes.” said Alice, “What was it?” “Why, that was the Girls' Glee Club practicing for the best operetta that was ever given,” exclaimed Mary. “What is an operetta?” asked Alice, I've never heard of such a thing. “Why an operetta is a short musical drama,” Mary explained, and everyone in both the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs take part. “The name of the operetta this year was “Once in a Blue Moon and I'll give you a short synopsis of it. After an absence of four years at college, Bob Harrington is expected to return to the home of his foster aunt, Mrs. Mary Montgomery, whose daughter Sylvia was his boyhood sweetheart. Having fallen in love with another girl at college, he sends his chum, George Taylor, who closely resembles him, to substitute for him at the week-end party. George has always been anxious to meet Sylvia, whose picture greatly attracts him. He arrives amid preparations for a Spanish Fiesta and finds Sylvia more charming than her photograph. “Unexpected guests in the persons of Sir Percival Chetwood and M. Reve Le Mon arrive and are welcomed as distinguished noblemen by Mrs. Montgomery, and invited to remain for the festivities. That night while the guests are dancing, a robbery takes place and a suspicion is turned on George, who is forced to disclose his identity. Things look dark for him until the guilty parties are brought to justice. A telegram from the real “Bob announcing his marriage leaves George free to finish the story in the approved fashion. Now,” said Mary, Dont you wish you had seen it?” “Why yes, it certainly sounded very fine.” All right, good-bye Mary, thank you for the explanations!” “Oh, that’s all right! Good-bye!” Cljr Sojourners The September Public Speaking 1 class gave a one-act play entitled “The Sojourners in November, 1924. This play was a portrayal of the life of our Pilgrim forefathers in Holland just as they were contemplating the journey to America. The scene was laid in the garden of a Pilgrim family, the Debenham’s. The cast was as follows: John Debenham. a stern Pilgrim father . Deborah Debenham. his wife............. Prudence, their daughter............... Roger, the older son, employed in the Dutch David, the wayward son................. Jan Huidekoper, a Dutch merchant Franz, his son, and Prudence’s sweetheart . Elliott Little Irma Isenburg Dorothy Adams Counting House Rolland Merrill . Sydney Rolf Maurice Hoff Archie Keller NINETY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ IT 3L 3L Circus December fifth was circus day at P. C. H. S. The B. A. A. was very fortunate in procuring a famous two-ring circus together with all the side shows. There were the Chinese Minstrel, a scene from “The Murder of Bluebeard’s Wives”, the Japanese tea-room, crystal gazers, gypsy fortune tellers, and the show. “Dinner is Being Served.” Of course there were the usual stands which offered pop-corn, candy, pink lemonade, hot dawgs”. and ice cream for sale. Above the laughter and noise, one could hear Jim Howard’s powerful voice urging people to spend money and be merry—“Three shots at the duck— only five cents. Have duck for dinner. Only five cents, one nickle.” And what is a circus without a parade? This one must have been miles long and everyone felt the thrill of circus day. as the tin band marched by, followed by elephants, monkeys, clowns, beautiful girls, and the caliope. No one came to get his money back, so we’ve decided everyone had a big time. Jfrrsfjman Coming 0ut Part? It has been the custom for many years for the Seniors to give the Freshmen a coming-out party. This year’s was an unusual success. When Johnny Jones arrived at the door with his date, he and she were given slips of paper. Perhaps Johnny’s slip said “English walnut.” Then the nut cracker took care of him. while his timid little date was sent way across the room to be a cookie. In this way the crowd was mixed and divided into groups of books, pastries, animals, furniture, nuts, and birds. Everyone, including the faculty, went back to his freshman days to play undignified games with the present freshman class. Later in the evening a splendid one-act play “Joan of Arc” was presented. The next part of the party was the food, which, needless to say. was delicious. The dancing also was a very indispensable part of the entertainment. We Seniors felt that we had done something toward making the freshman feel at home in P. C. H. S. Evenin’ Twas the last hour of day. As I stood upon a bonnie brae I saw a town a mile away. The tops o’ the wee houses a’ The steeples o’ the many kirks. The lums of factories makin’ sirks. And trees that stretched their tops on high. And made a line against the sky. The meetin’ o’ the sky and earth As the dark night had its birth Was first dim red. then purple hue. Then turned to a dull, dull blue Then a twinkle and a gleam o’ light And the sky became a’ bright Just a sma’ light here and there To break the heavy evenin’ air. —Bob Peebles. NINETY-TWO %RRFF □ □ □ □ THE PEK I N I AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ EXTRACTS FROM CHUCK ROWAN’S DIARY September 2. Coach Whitsel called for football recruits and about forty responded. Most of them were green and light. We had only four letter men on which to build. September 27. After three weeks of drill, we were ready to meet the mighty Springfield on their home field. After a bitter struggle we were forced to accept a 7 to 0 defeat. Hess, Donahue, Schleder. and Roman covered themselves with glory. October 4. With several of the creases exposed in the Springfield game ironed out. we were on edge for Manual, our old rival. For two years we had battled on even terms and were both keyed up to win. But both were forced to be content with a tie for the third consecutive time. Bruder. Roman. Hess, and Lauterback shone with dazzling brilliance and were instrumental in saving a defeat. October I I. Eureka was out for blood and got it at the end of the game. The score was 6 to 0 in favor of the Green Clad Gladiators. The weather was ideal for baseball or swimming but not so good for football. Here. Rollins, a new man, distinguished himself by making several good runs. October 16. After playing three games and not winning one, we decided to win or know the reason why. We did win to the tune of 10 to 0 and if it had not been for the heat and severe lime burns on several of our backs, the score would have been much larger. Bruder and Rollins starred, each making long runs and scoring points. October 25. We went into this game with several cripples and lost by the score of 7 to 3. only to have it awarded to us by a forfeit because Colchester was playing three ineligible men. November 8. With a promise of a feed from the coach if we won the rest of our games, we went to Macomb with blood in our eyes, so to speak. After a bitter battle we won by a 3 to 0 score, Rollins scoring on a place-kick. Black. J ansen, Rollins. Heckman and Hess distinguished themselves in the fray. November 15. Normal called us up and told us how much they were going to beat us and came over really expecting to do so. The first half looked as if it were anybody’s game, but with the opening of the second half we showed Normal what we were capable of doing. The line held like a stone wall when on defense while the back-field ripped great holes through the line or ran the ends or passed, always for a gain. ATHLETICS Here’s to the boy whose tackle flies. Here's to the sprinter strong, Here’s to the rooter with yell and song, Here’s to the coach who tries! NINETY-FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ □ □ NINETY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ □ □ NINETY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Itosfcftball The Pekin High School basketball team of l924-’23 enjoyed the most successful season ever experienced by a Pekin basketball team by winning sixteen out of nineteen games. The main reason for this unusual success is due to the untiring efforts of Coach Whitsell. To know him is to respect him and obey his slightest request. Mr. Whitesell is a past-master of the art of coaching. The other reason for our success lies in the fact that we had ten hardworking, loyal men to follow Coach Whitsell’s orders. The first of these is our fighting Captain. Henry Bruder. He is an aggressive. level-headed player who always came through when he was needed. For this reason we have chosen him to be Captain, to lead us again next year. Malcolm Watson places high in the eyes of the spectators. He is noted for his scrap and dependability. His flashy floor work was ever a delight to all who watched him perform. A midget by the name of Everett Webdell was ranked among the four best forwards in the county. His deadly eye for the basket won many a game for Pekin. Norman Jansen is a center to be envied by any one. Besides his jumping ability he is a good shot and a consistent defensive player. When it was necessary to change theline-up a little Randal Roman took center and played it like that position should be played. Donald Legault is a fighter who substituted for either forward and played as well as either. When ever a little extra punch was needed Don always supplied it. If one of the guards failed to function properly or something went wrong with the team Edward Lauterbach was substituted and he never failed to do the work. His aggressiveness won him fame. Charles Rowan played the back-guard position and missed but one game. He is a loyal, hard fighter. We had two fast men who were not fortunate enough to win a letter but were good, fast men and. since they are only Sophomores, will be heard from next year. They were Colby Konisek and Harry McClarence. Besides these ten there was a group of subs who stayed out all year and helped more than they realize in building the first team. They were Dancy, Peirson, Hess, Heckman, and Loy. The individual scoring of the season is as follows: 101 Legault 22 Webdell 93 McClarence . 6 Jansen 78 Lauterback 5 Watson 54 Rowan 3 Roman 45 Konisek 1 Total 410 IDf’rf £5 orrp Stops We wish to express our sincere regrets to the members of the track team for what appears to be an oversight on our part in that the honors of the team could not be printed here. But because of the fact that the PEKINIAN went to press earlier than usual we were unable to give all the merit that the team deserved. Nevertheless, we assure you that your diligent work and the glory you surely must bring to our school have been no less appreciated. NINETY-SEVEN NINETY-EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ NINETY-I R POM A N V PAWLl N CS N . JANS£N. C ROWAN t. FISHER H BRUDCR ELMTERBACH %F RFF ONE HUNDRED □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Calf n bar SEPTEMBER 2—We thought it must be St. Patrick's Day, there was so much green about, but it was only the largest Frosh class that has ever entered P. H- S. 5—Cur hardest tasks are getting settled and deciding whether those tiny people are faculty or frosh. 8 Football practice. After seeing the new coach our girls decide they will take up football. 9—Physical Ed. c'asses start. 10—Ellsworth Presley entertains 3rd hour. 16- Mr. D'Ooge talks to us. Next time we hope he sings. 28—Clara Meyer desertsto become M rs. Bastain. Another good girl gone wrong. 29 No. your mistake. Soph., that wasn t Isham Jones—it was A1 Winkle and his Marigold Orchestra. 30 A snake escapes in Biology Lab. OCTOBER 2—We sell season tickets. 4 The game with Manual! We win 0-0. Say do you remember the Senior Reception? 6 Latin Club has its first meeting. Did you ever laugh so hard? 7—Miss Komers evidently conducts rough gym. classes. 8 Viv Kolstad and France Le Mai take on a new sparring pardner. 9 Extra! All about the big chemistry explosion. 10—Fire Chief Jaeckel, with the help of Gordon Holzapple, give violent demonstration for Fire Prevention Week. I I—We lose the game to Eureka, 6-0. We’re still with you, team! 14—Horrors! Report cards! No more dissipation on school nights. 16— Big pep meeting! Classes dismissed at 2:00 so that we can beat Clinton. Ray! 17- The Sophomores indulge in a big party. How soon they forget that last semester they were mere Frosh. 20- Mr. Learned and ex-coach Livengood try to explain Football to us. 22— Mr. Lindsey gets generous hearted and gives us a concert. 23— Frances Martens dyes her shoes. 23—We lose a winning game to Colchester, 7-3. ONE HUNDRED TWO □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ 30—Judge Black explains the ballot to us. We have an election. The judges and clerks are afraid to eat in the halls because Mr. Livengood is there, but as soon as he sees the Eskimo Pies, etc., he yells, Gimme some, and so all is O. K. 31—The Frosh display their talent with a program featuring Mr. G. Splittgerger at the piano. They enter the whirl of high school society with a party. NOVEMBER 3— The Reverend Clark gives us an interesting travelogue. 4— Chuck Rowan explains the man Grange. „ . • 5, 6, 7—Seniors feed the teachers. I I Student Council gets up a program and a little vacation for Armistice Day. Mr. Salveter proves he can talk. |6—All the senior boys on the tarn talk to us. Hess reviews his years on the team with great vividness. 15—We win from Normal, 31-7. Yea team! We knew you’d do it. 17— Helen Kaiser gets cold feet. 18— Miss Paul is still undecided as to who comes first in her opinion—Roman or Rowan. 20—School dismissed at 10:30 so that the faculty can go to Champaign and the students to Havana to see us beat them. 25—Edwin Lane talks for the first time in Rhetoricals. Football squad has its picture taken. Hope they didn't break the camera. DECEMBER 3— Idaleen Velde and Pickles” Hoff ask Sylvia Ely to take them down town in her car, but big hearted Sylvia does more than that: she takes them down to the river and lets them walk back. 5— We heard the animals roar and growl, And heard the kitchen band; We saw each act and sideshow Say, wasn’t that circus grand? 8—The whole school is in a state of inertia after the circus. Ho hum! I l—Football Banquet. That was a good speech about Mr. Lindsey is learned, but he’s not our Coach. 15—Mr. C. B. Smith gives us an interesting talk. 16— C. Tebben eats a lil’ piece of candy and gets-? 17— We slid all the way to school and home again. 18— Some of our Beau Brummels dig out the ice skates and strut their stuff in the street. 19— Some of the “Old Men” came back to visit their Alma Mater. It won’t be long till we—but that is too close to be pleasant. ONE HUNDRED THREE □ □ □ □ THE PEKIN I AN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ 22— Mr. Wilson tells us some funny stories. “Nell” Fisher tells the Civics Classes about the terrible condition of the pool halls. No one knows better than you do. Gene! 23- Dick Ubben plays Santa Claus on Public Speaking program, and Art Vaupel proves himself a poor valet. We suggest a collection to buy suspenders to go with the outfit. All right Monsieur Claus—we’re ready for you! JANUARY 5— Happy New Year! Sleeping was fine and popular today. 6— Chuck Rowan breaks Miss Paul’s heart by declaring that New Year’s Resolutions are detrimental to the will power. Ranv. 7— First try-out for the Senior Class Play. Ray! 8— Girl’s Athletic Association has a sandwich sale. How many people did you say were killed in the rush? 9— Pep meeting. We hope we show more pep tonite at our first game, and that the score will be Pekin 10,000.000. Green Valley 0. Girl’s Basketball practice after school. Oh. we athletes! 15— Student Council scours the town finding advertisements for the new paper. 14—Senior Play Cast is announced. Much disappointment and thrills! 16— Much pep at the pep meeting! Henry Groen’s guffaws cause much laughter. Girls’ Basketball witnessed by Coach Whitesell and Liven-good. Do y’ s’pose we’ll qualify? The Senior inelligibles featuring Spot Dolen and the second team wage an awful battle. We never saw such a short sixty minute as the Lincoln-Pekin baskerball game. We lost, 17-14, but it was a great game. 19—Clara Tebben and Lois Marshal come to school much the worse for yesterday’s coasting. 21, 22, 23—Exams! Horribile dictu! 26— A word in five letters beginning with F and ending with h—meaning a tiny person who runs wildly around, invariably finding himself in Chemistry Lab instead of Freshman Civics, who decides after the trials of the first day that acquiring an education is not worth the sacrifice of being safe at home with mother eating bread and jam. 27— A1 Hatch, the tattooed blunder, and the United States Navy lose to the Senior in-eligibles in a curtain raiser. We win a good game from East Peoria. 28— We hear the Frosh sing for the first time. 29— The first Rhetoricals! 30— Our band and we give the team a rousing send-off. No wonder they won from Chillicothe, 17-10. 31— Our team is tired, but it wins from Mackinaw. 24-8. The Seniors sell candy. ONE HUNDRED FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ FEBRUARY 2—Another month—The Student Council launches the paper. 4— 5—The Operetta! It was great—but isn’t it a relief to have it over? 6—Red Grange is supposed to honor our fair city. He gets the mumps instead. O well, we’re still living after such disappointment. We girls would probably become much disillusioned to see Red with the mumps anyway. 9—Senior Play practice starts. I 1—The Pekinian stunts! Say, we ought to sell an awful mob of ’em after that! 12— Debating Team struts its stuff. Mr. Salveter reports it is doing nicely. 13— Many Freshies dashing around with valentines. We hope Lloyd Hess and Rina Baldoni have a good date—as Mr. Lindsey announces. 16— P. C. H. S. THEATER CROSSWORDS taken from the book Cross Word Puzzles” featuring CLARA TEBBEN and H. B. URBAN. 18—Vernon Snodgrass Heckman shows off for us. We predict a great future —shoveling coal. 20-21-—The Tournament! Wonderful! We won! We’re County champions! The band made a glorious debut. 23— Another one of those terrible Chemistry exams! Wanted—Someone who was able to translate one word our chapel speaker said. All we heard was that he was asking for money and then we did a lil’ pretending. 24— Merle Smith, our assistant coach, is chief announcer before our game with Mason City in which we defeated them, 22-18. 27 The Pekinois makes a graceful and successful entrance. Senior Class play gives a sketch in chapel. When we come back to school Monday, it will be March, the dawn between winter and spring. Won’t it be great to have SPRING! O, but we poor Seniors—well, June just isn’t so sweet to think about. MARCH 2—Mr. Optimist: O well, if it comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb. 3-4—The Senior Class Play. O. K. for the life of an actor. 5— Our boys get stage fright at the Peoria Tournament. 6— The “flu” has crippled the school. 9—These balmy days bring on that enemy to good report cards—Spring Fever. 10—What a shame—just when we were feeling good, and rather proud of ourselves, here come report cards. Senior Play cast party. I 1—It’s quite obvious, there was a teacher’s meeting last night. 12— The Seniors win the Interclass Tournament by defeating the Juniors. Ray! 13— F eaven’s sakes, another Friday the 13th. We’re getting used to ’em. 16—Shux! The Senior letter men lose to the Sophomore letter men. “Get Bruder!” ONE HUNDRED FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ 17— Our Debating team stars! 18— The Stroms come to school early this noon, and so Harold Schmidt was late. Did you miss ’em, Harold? But of course he wasn’t waiting. 20— Dick Ubben. Louie Lohnes and Andy Heisel, stars of Chemistry class, shower Mr. Phillips with such brainy questions as: “How much wood alcohol can you drink without killing yourself or going blind?” “Can you drink soup with a deflagrating spoon?” 23—English classes now have a piano and a Victrola to entertain them in “Miss Boyd’s conservatory.” 25— Miss Schurman teaches us some new songs. She must be very optimistic to try to teach us to sing. 26- How hard it is to concentrate or work between the lovely weather and the interest in watching men tear down ole P. C. H. S. 25 Grade School Day! The indoor meet is a big success. 30—A new Pekinois! Getting better! Only two months until graduation. Take our advice, undergrads, and make the most of your years in P. C. H. S. They are very precious. APRIL I—We are dismissed from school all day. April Fool! 3—Louis Lohnes blows his nose in the assembly—very disastrous! 3—G. A. A. swing a dancing play. Didn’t know we have all that talent 6—Our showers are beginning. Well, anyway, you know —“April Showers.” Mr. Martins talks to us. 8 How CAN they expect us to study in this gorgeous Spring weather? 10—Buzz, buzz, buzz! No, not bees—just the gore— Mildred Kreager has been Mrs. Holland since Jan-uray 2. We wish them much happiness. Andy Heisel sprains his ankle. 1 I—The Junior-Senior party. Big time had by all! 13—There’s one advantage in being married—you can have your husband write your excuses as Mildred Holland (Makreager) does. up here. 17 Senior girls have their measurements taken for graduation dresses! 20—At Chapel some of our county meet representatives perform. 22— Dr. Sadler speaks. 23— Literary preliminaries. 24— Another Pekinois. 25— District Typing Contest. ONE HUNDRED SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ 27—Latin Club. Graduation is a month closer. How proud we shall be—and yet—how sad! 30—! ! ! Pekinian goes to press ! ! ! MAY 1— Women’s Club lecture on Narcotics. 2— Bradley Meet. 6—Style Show. 8— County Meet. 9— Final Typing Contest. 14-13—Junior Class Piay. 22—The Pekinois! 27—May Festival and Pageant by the G. A. A. 29—Junior-Senior Banquet. 3 I — Baccalaureate. JUNE 1—Class Night. 3—Commencement. 5-—Close of school. ONE HUNDRED SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Ct)f rren $ox j-flpsterp Days at the Wakefield school were almost always unbroken in their monotony. The same thing happened at the same time every day and in between times there was the usual ticking of the clock to make one daily round of work full and complete. The Wakefield school was situated in a rural community. Timberland surrounded it on three sides, and in the forest side was a poorly kept road. Few knew of the existence of the school except the few Amish people who sent their children there and the little school teacher who tried to inspire them to a higher and better life educationally. Levi Roll was seldom seen to be out of order. Well. 1 guess, as a matter of fact no one was ever seen to be out of order at Wakefield, such was the excellent training for obedience in the homes. Yet when one looked into Levi s cool blue eyes, it seems there was smoldering there a fire of unrest. It was a spring day and spring in the country is beautiful. The birds seemed to call to you to come out to play and Levi, naughty boy, must have been listening. At any rate Levi’s eyes traveled down the road to a tiny little creek and stopped there—what was that, he saw? A car and its occupants, a man had stopped at the creek! “Now. I wonder what they could be a huntin’ after,” thought curious Levi. “You may contrast South America and North America. Levi,” came the command of the instructress. Very slowly Levi arose, eyes still on the car,—“I—I can’t,” came the answer. The man was lugging a few tied bundles. Where could he be going? “You may locate the Orkney Islands, Levi.” « i i . 1—1 can t. Oh! they’re dumping the bundles in the creek! Levi resolved he would surely go at recess and decided now to pay attention to his teacher, but alas! for all our high resolves so often they fall to earth. Levi could not exercise his mental powers on things in other parts of the world when a car and occupants—a man and a woman had placed some neatly tied bundles in the creek. Hadn’t he read that sometimes women tied babies in bundles and dumped them into a creek? Perhaps it was a poor cat some city folks wanted to get rid of. Recess came but Teacher wished to speak to Levi. Of course just when he wanted most to be the first to find the baby and notify the police. “Levi,” came the teacher’s worried voice, “what is the trouble dear?” In Levi’s mind ran the following train of facts, a car, its occupants; a man and a woman stopped at the creek— “Levi, what is the trouble? Are you ill?” “ Yes’m.” “Do you want to go home?” “No’m.” “Suppose you stay in at recess. 1 think it best for you to rest.” Levi sank into his seat in despair. You would think that Levi was ill. Thanks to dear teacher. She had compassion for the dear sick boy and allowed him to remain silent. Four o’clock! Oh blessed hour! Levi tore down the road, took a stick, fished out the bundle and began nervously to untie it. Finally the last knot was untied and— “Tin cans.” Poor Levi, slowly as a snail he went home, not to notify the police that he had found a deserted baby, but to milk the cows and feed the “setting hen.” Poor Levi! —Louise Kickler, 1925. ONE HUNDRED EIGHT □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 19 2 5 □ □ □ □ Well, get sore Because We put a Joke in Here on you And said Some things You thought That no One knew But don t forget We know Lots of things We’ve left out Because we Did not care To write As bad things As we knew About So if you really Must get mad We don’t care Your shoes Don’t fit in Our trunk No more So there --------p------ You see a girl walking in the street. She is. of course, feminine; If she is singular, you are nominative. You walk across the street to her. start being verbal, and then get dative. If she is not objective, you go in and sit down. Her little brother is an indefinite article. You talk of the future. She changes the subject. ou kiss her and she becomes masculine. Her father becomes present. Things are tense, and you become past participle. Mr. King: “Puppy love sometimes turns to dog love.” -------P------- Miss Boyd (reading Pippa Passes): God' s in His Heaven Sail right with the World. -------P------- Molly Rosenberg: Traffic in large cities is so crowded that they have to use subways and elevators.” ----------p---- Walt Sarff (just after seeing New York): “Gosh, it’s so crowded that they run street cars through the sewers.” -------P------- Geo. Fisher: A beggar won’t help himself, a thief will. How funny! We didn’t know that George. -------P------- Hazel Deising: We cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow out this ground.” -------P------- Mr. Young: “Whatever ye do to one side of the equation, do ye also to the other.” Virginia S.: If blue Laws came into effect young people would dread Sunday.” Elsworth P.: Huh, then you could appreciate Saturday.” -------P------- Rosco B.: “Many punish their childs. -------P------- Learned (explaining how to play football): The players line up to kick off. -------P------- “Some time children are made to go to school divided.” Ed Mason: ONE HUNDRED TEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOOL OF SPEECH SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE OF LAW The Illinois Wesleyan University maintains a class A college, approved by the Association of American Universities. Pre-Medical. Pre-Engineering. Pre-Journalism, Pre-Law and Pre-Commerce courses. Great New Gymnasium Beautiful New Library Enlarged Campus Reasonable Rales For catalog and other information, write to WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON. President DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE Sales Agency for F R I G I D A I R E Electric Refrigeration Satisfied Customers—Our First Thought Herget Radio Electric Co. Tazewell Hotel Bldg. Phone 932 ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies Dr. F. C. Gale BEN L. SMITH T. N. SMITH Smith Smith ATTORNEYS Titles Estates Farm Loans Never go into the water after a meal; you’ll never find it there. -------P------- “What brand of tobacco are you smoking. Jansen?” “I don’t know, ask Peebles.” Mr. Triechel: “Say Andy, you know. I think you are like me in a way.” Andy H.: “What way is that?” Mr. T.: Well. I’ve been going to this school for a long time and I ain’t learned nothing yet.” -------P------- Mr. Urban: Why were you late. Viola?” Viola E.: “Because 1 didn’t get here on time. WM. ERTMOED SHOE REPAIRING Work Guaranteed Soak: “Dawgonnit. this mash won’t light.” Wallace R.: “What’s the matter with it?” Soak: “I dunno. it lit awright a minute ago.” Mr. Bigler: “The law of gravity is that which makes us stick to this earth.” A1 Black: “I don’t believe it. What did we do before the law was passed?” -------P------- Floyd Lashbrook (Practising Class Play): “I think you can tell more about a dinner after you’ve eaten it a couple of times. --------P------ Mabel M.: “How do people look when they haven’t had enough sleep.” Mr. U.: “Those in my classes don’t look; their eyes are shut.” Dr. W. A. Thrush KUHL’S PRACTICAL DENTIST FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE Arcade Building Phone 200 ONE HUNDRED TWELVE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies N. REULING CO. The Store of Satisfaction DRY GOODS AND MEN’S FURNISHINGS Ladies Home Journal Patterns Munsing Wear For Men, Women and Children THE BEST in CANDIES and ICE CREAM THE PRINCESS Cfje Huecfes FUNERAL HOME Eugene F. Lohnes PRINTING OF ALL KINDS Greeting Cards Office Supplies Stationery PEKIN’S BEST Arcade Bldg. Phone 557 ED. M. SEIBERT ELECTRICAL BICYCLE and RADIO SUPPLIES ED. ] F. LAMPITT SONS GENERAL — and — MASON CONTRACTORS PEKIN. ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKIN IAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Elsworth P. (In Com. Law): State laws contradict themselves.” Mr. U.: How is that. Elsworth?” Elsworth: “One sign along the hard road says: Stop for all R. R. and another says. Don’t stop on concrete. -------P------- He who laughs last is usually the dumbest. -------P------- Mr. Lohnes: Good heavens, son how you do look! Louis L.: Yes father. I fell into a mud puddle. Mr. L.: What? And with your new pants on too? Louis: Yes sir! I didn’t have time to take ’em off. ------P-------- Lois: What is that little fellow crying for? Muriel S.: Because he can’t have a holiday. Lois: Why can’t he have a holiday?” Muriel: Because he doesn’t go to school yet.” SOLDWEDEL’S VELVET ICE CREAM THE TASTE TELLS THE TALE” Phone 28 No. 9 S. Third St. She: Does your mother still wash for Mrs. Brown? He (indignantly): “My mother never did wash.” She: Oh! the dirty thing. I Gene Fisher: There's a poor old man outside crying.” Buck G.: What’s he crying about?” Gene: He has watermelons for sale. ----:--P--------- It is better to be broke than never to have loved at all. P- Don’t hit a man when he is down—unless you can keep him down. ------P------- Frances Rupert: Gee! Kid it’s raining, what’ll I do?” Grace: Let it rain. I suppose. Mugs Smith: Who is this guy Tommy Rot I hear so much about? ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies KARL E. KRAEGER GRADUATE PHARMACIST Headquarters for SHAEFFER FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS Fine Stationery, Perfumes and Toilet Articles Phone 250 Opposite Court House CIGARS TOBACCO Save 10c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes by having them REPAIRED Saratoga Cigar Store SIMON SHOE REPAIR SHOP Cor. Fourth and Elizabeth Work Guaranteed SOFT DRINKS CONFECTIONERY 504 Court St. Pekin. III. Telephone 350 Give Us a Trial THE MODEL LITTLE STAR CLOTHIERS CLEANERS, DYERS and and FURNISHERS TAILORS 353-355 Court St. 415 Court St. Valet Service “Your Money s Worth or Money Back” JOHN RUBART NELSON RUBART RUBART BROTHERS HOME BAKERY Phone 726 FRESH BAKERY GOODS DAILY 526 Court Street ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN Alias Li Just a bunc-U. Always Cite . Pleasant sorrouhdwQS P ? P ? Sv m„g alhgators. te c ?- ucr ZZ WAc - we rate To leave,. Che «,ohew. H ap b g ice storm. PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies P. M. HOFFMAN E. R. PEYTON Martin-Senour Monarch 100% Pure Paint Pekin Hardware Company THE WINCHESTER STORE” 337-338 Court St. UNIVERSAL AND MAJESTIC STOVES RUDY FURNACES GUNS BICYCLES AMMUNITION MRS. THURMAN FINE MILLINERY 3 1 1 Court Street Phone 279 August Weyrich HARDWARE LOUIS WIEBURG AUTO ACCESSORIES and HARNESS Guaranteed 2 years PHILCO BATTERIES GOODYEAR TIRES Our New Location 315 Court St. Pekin. 111. Pekin Shoe Store SHOES THAT SATISFY W. J. EDEN. Mgr. When Better cars are built— BUICK WILL BUILD THEM When better service is given— DAVIS-BUICK WILL GIVE IT DAVIS-BUICK CO. Cor. Fifth and Margaret Pekin, III. ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Harry: “Where does John go every morning so early?” Dick: “Down to the post office to fill his fountain pen.” -------P------ Bob Donahue: “Miss Boyd, could you tell me in round numbers what I made in the test?” Miss Boyd: “Yes. Bob—-zero. ------P------- THE GREAT FARM Back in the huge oval was the colorful crowd, jammed in with scarcely room to breathe— row on row—layer on layer—the crushing mob was packed in—packed in. as some one said, like sardines—sardines -and the funny part of it is that they were sardines. ------P------- Geo. Fisher: “Gee! Bob Donahue sure is conceited.” A1 Winkle: “Yea I’ll say he is. He and I were walking down the street the other day and we passed two girls; they smiled and that simp thought they were smiling at him. ------P------- We wish to call your attention to the fact that a miser is not a man who eats mice. Wilkins Brecher Compliments ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW O. W. NOEL Arcade Bldg. Pekin. Illinois VALUABLE MISINFORMATION 1. —Do small cows give condensed milk? No condensed milk is made by trying to put a quart of milk into a quart milk bottle. 2. —Is it right to feed hogs corn-in-the-ear? No. put the corn in the trough and let them help thenselves. 3. I am in love with a homely girl, who works for us. but she doesn’t seem to care for me. While a pretty girl with lots of money wants to marry me. What shall I do? Marry the one you love and send me the name of the other one. 4. —My hair is beginning to fall out. what can I get to keep it in? A sack. 3.—Please tell me how to raise a nice fat hog of about 500 pounds? Get a derrick. 6. —How can I tell when the water is the right temperature for the baby? If the kid gets red and hollers the water is too hot. If the kid gets blue and shivers it is too cold. 7. —I am forty years old and have a nice little farm and am thinking of taking a wife, what would you advise! I would advise you to be careful of whose wife you take. 8. —Our old red bull is chasing me around a forty acre field, what shall I do? I don t know but don t give up. More answers in the next edition. ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN SPRING PRACTICE The baseball teams have gone south for their annual spring practice. No doubt some of the Pekin High School players are “rounding into form. You cannot play baseball or the game of life successfully without some practice and a knowledge of the rules. Study increases your knowledge and prepares you to make a success of life. The acquirement of the habit of saving money will strengthen your success equipment. The best way to form this habit is to deposit regularly in a Savings Account at this Bank. The American National Bank PEKIN, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN V Y e o N 5 c. o 5e cm s.f k ex. t =. e w |d le. VaJ • s O vn Toll E A Trrraiu Tlu-,J ,i Ji i S V.C lei Ve. t v-• - -: C' ku c.U CS.o'b-dxo ei 3 o 0£ 1. y 'n. £m i a 1 VFsr 6?l ONE HUNDRED TWENTY PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies CENTRAL DRUG STORE BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records KODAKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES 432 Court Street Phone 111 ALBERTSON FURNITURE CO. 424 Court Street ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE IS OF STANDARD RELIABLE QUALITY. ASSEMBLED BY US TO SELL AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES The Home of Good Furnishings PEKIN PLUMBING COMPANY Phone 208 W. J. SOLOMON SAAL’S Hair Bobbing a Specialty GROCERY MEATS THE MODEL BARBER SHOP BAKERY Three First-Class Barbers 319 Court St. Pekin, 111. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ PALS Teacher: Name the three greatest friendships in history. Ruth J.: David and Jonathan. Damon and Pythias and—Mutt and Jeff. Lloyd Hess: On what instrument do you play the foot notes? Warren K.: On a shoe horn, of course.” -----P------- THE EVOLUTION Freshie: I beg your pardon, but I do not comprehend the question. Soph: 1 do not understand the question. Junior: What? Senior: Huh? -----P------- Son: Say. Dad. do you remember that story you told me of the time you were expelled from college? Father: Yes. why? Son: Well I was just thinking how true it is that history repeats itself. SHAUGHNESSY OLOVNIT GARMENTS call EDNA M. SMITH Phone 919-A 317 S. Capitol Street There are 365 days in a year . 365 days You sleep 8 hours each day (1-3 of the time)......................................122 days 243 days You spend 8 hours in recreation and rest .........................................122 days 121 days There are 52 Sundays.............................................................. 52 days 69 days Yl day off on Saturdays...........................................................26 days 43 days I Yl hours for lunch 5 days a week................................................ 16 days 27 days 3 weeks vacation ................................................................. 21 days 6 days The remaining six days are the holidays: New Years. Washington’s birthday, Fourth of July, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The next time any one asks for a riase in salary try this on him or maybe you can do better and convince him that he owes you office rent. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO HACKER BROTHERS DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION Pekin, Illinois Phone 198 All Prescriptions filled as your Doctor wants them by REGISTERED PHARMACISTS Agents Eastman Kodaks and Films. Brownies and Premos from $1.00 ip. We give 24 hour service on developing and printing your kodak films. All films developed and printed by a graduate of the Eastman Kodak School, who knows how. Any piece of Ivory Pyralin makes an acceptable graduation present. Fountain Pens and Pencils SHEAFFER'S PARKER’S WAHL’S DUNN’S DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED TOILET GOODS Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnishes Typewriters Sundstrand Adding Machines HACKER BROTHERS DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION Phone 198 Pekin, Illinois ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE i I rv ' T k S k. o o + ) 'TV.e.Xe) oml c J Cold Wo l] - %• SK'i , Wej N-il ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FCUR PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies SCHIPPER BLOCK CO. DRY GOODS LADIES’ AND MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING, RUGS, ETC. ALL NEW GOODS Where prices arc always the lowest” Baseball Equipment T3nnis Supplies P. STEINMETZ SONS CO. SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENT Swimming Suits Hunting Clothing CARRY YOUR INSURANCE WITH THE SCHURMAN AGENCY No. 14 So. Fourth Street ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 1925 □ □ □ □ WHEN THE WORLD WILL END Absolute knowledge have I none. But my aunt's washerwoman’s sister s son. Heard a policeman on his beat. Say to a laborer in the street. That he had a letter just last week. Written in the finest Greek. From a Chinese Coolie in Timbuctoo. Who said that a nigger in Cub aknew. Of a colored man in Texas Town. Who got it straight from a circus clown. That a man in Klondike heard the news. From a gang of South American Jews. ' About somebody in Borneo. Who heard of a man who claimed to know. Of a swell society female fake. Whose mother-in-law will undertake. To prove that her husband’s sister’s niece. Has stated in a printed piece. That she had a son who has a friend. Who knows when the world is going to end. Velde Pretty man ATTORNEYS Zerwekh Bldg. R. O. SCHWENK BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY 313 Court Street Pekin. III. A STRONG ONE Albert S.: “May I have the pleasure of escorting you home?’’ Katherine S.: “But aren’t you the trap drummer?” Albert S.: (proudly): “Yes. I am.” Katherine S.: “Then beat it.” ------P------ LIGHT OCCUPATIONS Shoeing a Charlie Horse.” Looking for dandruff on the head of a tack. Untying a knot in a board fence. Finding Uncles in an Ant Hill. Being horse-shoer in a One-Horse Town. Hanging clothes on a bread line. -------P----- TO BE SURE! First Student: “Do you support your school paper?” Second Student: “Oh Mercy no! It has a staff.” -------P------ Urban: “Now shut your eyes and picture the United States. Where is Chicago?” E. German: “At the bottom of Lake Michigan.’ ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies We Appreciate Your Good Will and Patronage Ehrlicher Brothers Drug Store In same room since 1864 324 COURT STREET Portman’s SPORTING GOODS Fill Every Need ONCE—ALWAYS Baseball. Track, Tennis. Golf, Canoes. Fishing Tackle. Croquet. Football. Basketball, Duxbak and Kamp-it Outing Clothing. Guns and Ammunition. G. N. PORTMAN CO. (Opposite Court House) Wholesale prices to schools and colleges. 122 N. Adams Street Peoria, Illinois OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Design Work a Specialty Also Telephone 1010-B full line of ATHLETIC GOODS Pekin Floral Co. at CUT FLOWERS UNLAND and BOOK STORE 514 Court St. POTTED PLANTS For Alt Occasions Cemetery Road Pekin. 111. Established 1857 VELDE LUMBER COMPANY BUILDING MATERIALS Both Phones No. 32 16 So. Second Street ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies “Owned by Those it Serves” Dividend Checks from the Central Illinois Light C ompany are received quarterly by more than 3,300 customers An Investment in this Company s PREFERRED STOCK will earn 6.48% TAX FREE HERE $92.30 per share cash, or $10.00 per share per month Phone 368 Securities Department, 16-18 S. Fourth St. Chas. Splittgarber Son FURNACES, STEEL CEILINGS AND SKYLIGHTS FARLIN GARAGE All kinds of Tin. Copper and Sheet Iron Work HUPMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE Telephone 364 419 Margaret St. We Never Close Pekin. Illinois 313-319 Elizabeth St. Both Phones 36 We cover your wants in the JEWELRY LINE BIRKENBUSCH THE JEWELER ONE HU NDRED T WENT'. -NINE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ TRUE REASONS Dewey: “Why in the world does his wife call him picket fence?” Pete: “Well she says he is easy to see through.” Dewey: “I sec.” Pete: “And then he is very useful around the house.” -------------P- Henry: ”1 bought a new pair of trousers yesterday. This morning I hung them out on the line and a cow came along and ate them.” E. R.: “What happened to the cow? Henry: “Her breath came out in short pants. ------P-------- Jimmy Sehnert: “I’m working hard every day to get ahead!” F. Martins: Well, you certainly need one.” -------------P- R. M. (entering torsorial parlor): I want a shave.” Barber: Shave! I didn't know you ever shaved.” R. M.: I don t usually. But Howard T. has the hiccoughs and I want to scare him!” BEAUTIFUL FOOTWEAR H. GOLDSMITH for YOUNG PEOPLE OUR SPECIALTY The Pekin Home of HEISEL’S HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES Style Shoe Shop She: “Why do authors always speak of a smile creeping over the heroine's face?” He: Perhaps they are afraid if it went faster it might kick up a dust. --------P-------- It’s great to be an editor to sit uo late at night. And scratch your head and trty to think. And write and write and write. SCIENCE Sound travels at the rate of 400 yards per second. Exceptions to this rule: Scandal 1.000 yards. Flattery. 500 yards. Truth 21 2 yards. Alarm clock—?? -------P------ FRENZIED FINANCE A young man requested an increase in salary: whereupon the boss proceeded to show him that he was not really entitled to what he was already getting. ONE HUNDRED THIRTY 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 THIRTY-ONE VA c c A ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies FOR TEN YEARS DEPENDABLE Dddee Brothers SALES SERVICE MOTOR VEHICLES 502 Court Street The Court Garage, Inc. Pekin, Illinois D. H. ABRAHAMS TAILOR — for — Men and Women That’s Right in Style and Quality 313 Court Street Bradley Polytechnic 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. State certificate without examination. SPECIAL Teacher s course in HOME ECONOMICS or MANUAL TRAINING. 2. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, thoroughly equipped. B. M. degree. 3. VOCATIONAL COURSES for draftsmen, wood-workers, metal-workers, practical electricity. An automobile school giving one or two years of training in every thing pertaining to the automobile. 4. HOROLOGY, Watchmaking. Jewelry. Engraving. Optics. 5. SUMMER SCHOOL. College courses. Teacher-training. Shopwork. 6. EVENING CLASSES. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES. Standard four year College accredited by the North Central Association Fine Gymnasium and Athletic Field SEND FOR SPECIAL CIRCULAR Address the President, C. T. WYCKOFF ONE HUNDRED TMIRTV-THRFF □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Sid Rolf is so dumb that he thinks Muscle Shoals is a Greek wrestler. -------P------- Say!” yelled the cop, what do you mean by speeding along here like a madman? You’ll kill somebody. Why in blazes don’t you use your noodle?” Noodle?’’ gasped the man. “Where in heck is the noodle? I pushed and pulled and jiggered every darn thing on the dashboard, and I tell you no noodle goes with this boat.” ------P-------- What do you think of the Turkish atrocities?” I don’t know. 1 never smoked any.” Short-sighted Lady (in grocery): Is that the head cheese over there?” Salesman: “No, ma’am, that's one of his assistants. START RIGHT AT Blenkiron’s Book Store Established 1870 (Albert M. Spier. Mgr.) AT STAY right Elizabeth (in Latin): “Was Caesar bald headed? Miss Stahl: Yes some people say that’s why he always wanted to wear the laurels or crown.” Wallace: Is that why some girls wear ribbons around their heads?” P Grace Crank (in Civics): Some old people can’t understand some ser- mons now-a-days, at least I know I can’t. ” Mr. Urban (in History): Lucille, give me one of Benjamin Franklin's sayings. L. Maus: “Give me liberty or give me death.” --------P------- Silly little freshman. Trying hard to learn You need not learn the fire drill. You’re too green to burn. ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR 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. □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Mr. Lindsey: “Why are you always late to class?” Jim Howard: Because of a sign 1 have to pass on my way here.” Mr. Lindsey: “What has that to do with it?” Jim: “Why it says, ‘SCHOOL AHEAD. GO SLOW'.” What is the Liberty bell? The bell at the end of the 7th period. -------P------ I say, waiter, is this peach or apple pie? Can’t you tell by the taste? No. Then what difference does it make? -------P------ Fresh.: “Last night I dreamed that my new watch was gone and the impression was so strong that I got up and looked for it.” Soph.: “Was it gone?” Fresh.: “No. but it was going.” -------p------ In Italy the holes extracted from doughnuts are used to fill macaroni. -------P------ What is the height of your ambition? She comes about to my shoulders. -------p------ A small boy was asked to write a theme in a few words on two of life’s greatest problems. He wrote: “Twins.” -------p------ Learned: “How was iron discovered?” Henry G.: “I heard pa say they smelt it.” -------P------ Doc.: “You must be careful and follow the right directions for taking these pills.” Pat: “Go on with ye. There’s only one direction for them to go.” -------P------ “Lady of the Lake”—They rose and sought the moonshine pure. -------P------ The man worth while is the man with a smile when his front teeth are out—that’s Chuck. Vernon H.: Waiter. 1 want some chocolate pie a la mode with ice cream on it.” -------P------ Absence makes the marks grow rounder. -------P------ Extra! Extra! Big sale of Horses! Latin ponies going cheap. -------P------ Dick Ubben: “1 was eight years old when I learned how to hunt.” Andy H.: “How old were you when you forgot?” -------p------ Mr. Philips (making assignment in Physics): “Start with lightning and go to thunder.” -------P------ Hazel S. (in Home Economics): “My cake is burning and I can’t take it out for five minutes.” ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies Ehrlicher’s Music Store EVERYTHING IN MUSIC PEKIN’S ONLY EXCLUSIVE MUSIC STORE 414 Court Street NEDDERMAN SANITARY BAKERY 409 Court St. Phone 329 Albertson Electrical Co. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Radios Electrical Supplies Arlington Cigar Store 437 Court Street Headquarters for St. Louis and Chicago Papers Dunkleburg Rust ATTORNEYS Phone 741 JOHN D. APER FLOUR, FEED, HAY. ETC. Zerwekh Bldg. 514 Court St. Pekin. III. A. E. Bakery TOP-NOTCH AND BUTTERNUT BREAD When You Get the A. E. Products You Get the Best Pekin, Illinois ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ Miss Borgelt (English 3): “What’s the head of a match made of?” E. A. : “Brimstone. --------P------ Fred Waney (Eng. watching the new flag pole go up): They ought to paint it like a Barber Pole.’ Harry H.: “Why? ’ M F. W.: “Because it would be in the school colors. --------P------- Evelyn C. in English, talks about Sheats and Kelly. —P Miss Huff’s favorite outdoor sport—falling up the curb in front of Johannes’s. ----P Miss Boyd (English): “How did they find the climate in America?’’ Morris S.: “Well the Indians made it hot for them.” R. C. Horner, D.D.S. Fashion Hat Shop 321 Sourt St. Room 200 Mrs. J. F. Wolfe Kuhn Building EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY at Popular Prices A SITUATION For want of a pencil, the “exam” was lost. For want of the “exam’’, the student was lost. For want of a student, the high school was lost. For want of a high school, all was lost. And all because someone swiped a pencil. ------P------ Mr. Phillips: “Does any one know the test for wood alcohol?” Dunce: “Filter it through a handkerchief and see if you get any splinters. ’ ------P------ One of our lively Seniors was driving down the Peoria boulevard the other day. One arm was around the young lady occupying the front seat with him, when the officer spied him. “Use both hands there,’’ he shouted. But our Senior returned in bewilderment: “1 can’t, I’ve got to drive.” ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT A GOOD HABIT! “Habit is second nature ” It is a good thing to form good habits in early life, because they will always prove valuable in later years. And one good habit—one of the best—that of systematic savings—may be formed by starting and building up a savings account at the FARMERS NATIONAL BANK at this time. You can never learn younger than you can today. Begin now and let this good habit become second nature with you. Farmers National Bank PEKIN, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE Monarch Oh(lk e dl More., Us Embraced avana Please ta meet ONE HUNDRED FORTY PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies W. A. BOLEY ICE CO. PURE MANUFACTURED ICE Also Dealers in Hard Coal Springfield and Eastern Kentucky Soft Coals PHONE 61 FREY’S VARIETY STORE ARCADE BUILDING Heckman Spengler Cofurniture AND RUGS Phone 285 Pekin. 111. Herget National Bank Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $475,000.00 PEKIN’S FASTEST GROWING BANK THREE PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME AND SAVINGS DEPOSITS JOHN T. ELL1FF ATTORNEY Farmer’s Bank Bldg. B. F. BEIMFOHR ICE CREAM AND CANDY 317 Court St. Pekin, III. FRUITS AND OYSTERS In Season ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ MAN Man is like a tack—useful if he has a good head on him and is pointed in the right direction, but even though he is driven, he can only go as far as his head will let him.— Hello. ------P------- The Little Things Oh. it’s just the little homely things, the unobtrusive, friendly things, the ’won't you let me help you’ things that make our pathway light. And it’s just the jolly, joking things, the ‘never mind the trouble’ things, the ‘laugh with me it’s funny’ things that make the world seem bright. For all the countless famous things, the wondrous record-breaking things, those ’never can be equaled’ things, that all the papers cite, are not like little human things, the ‘every day encountered’ things, the ‘just because I like you’ things, the ‘done and then forgotten’ things, those ‘oh it's simply nothing’ things that make life worth the fight.” —Grace Haines. K. K. BAKERY KRAEGER KRAEGER Located at 433 Court St. Where the Best of Everything is Baked Our Phone is No. 4 A little ditty entitled “Even So” and hailing from E. W. Lawson (Mgr. Palm Beach Elec. Co., West Palm Beach, Fla.): “You also would do as I, had you dreamed As, I, when the sun was setting Across the quiet sea In a glorious mist, when sleepy ripples Echoed hushed music And the heavens were filled With select majesty, Yea. I had longed to crush the slip Of a girl beside me To my pulsing heart To protect her—shield her from disillusion. Cherish her tenderly, To chant her perfections forever, ‘Dear!’ I whispered brokenly, ‘Dear!—’ ‘Ugh. whatcha want?’ she asked, popping her gum. —Yes, I threw her over the cliff.” ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies John M. Goar Agency REAL ESTATE 429 Court Street Phones 1049-1098-L YOU CAN DEPEND ON Beyer-Dempsey Company PEKIN, ILLINOIS i INVESTMENT I FOR I SECURITIES i SOUND BONDS and RELIABLE SERVICE r)EKIN itIGH oTUDENT THIL H. OIPFLE SAY IT WITH FLOWERS My personal attention given to all orders placed through Special Agent for Mrs. Alexander’s Pekin New York Life Insurance Floral and Seed Shop Company 422 Court Street Can make you a mighty interesting SEIBERT’S ELECTRIC STORE proposition Phone 573-A Sec him Mrs. Anna Alexander. Mgr. ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE PEEK-IN AL JOHANNES — Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies Fire, Tornado, Plate Class. Workman Compensation and Automobile Liability INSURANCE Lena Schaefer Hinners Phone 926 Farmers’ Nat. Bank Bldg. STUDEBAKER MOTOR CARS R. E. JOERGER Distributor 354 Margaret St. Experienced Mechanics C. L. CONDER ATTORNEY Phone 54 Marshall Bldg. Drs. Balcke Clary Tel. No. 642 Tel. No. 204 Office 28-32 So. Fourth Street Pekin. Illinois General Practice and Surgery Bat-ry-re-vi-vo Streets Motor Oil PEKIN AUTO CO. High Class Repairing on all Cars STAR CARS 24 S. 4th St. Tel. 1054 0. C. Whitmore 0. C. Weghorst H. C. FRINGS ATTORNEY Herget Bank Bldg. THE RICHELIEU GROCERY A. E. HATCH CAPITOL EMPIRE THEATRES ALWAYS THE BEST ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR □ □ □ □ THE PEKINI AN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ oing On It is with sorrow and regret that our last farewell words are spoken. We step out of our high school life and into the life of the world. Our ties that bind us to you, dear readers, must be loosed but they can never be severed. We can neither speak nor write our deepest feelings and emotions for they are far too deep for mortal tongue. And as we pause for a quiet lingering moment at the end, yet truly the beginning of a journey, and as we know we shall not pass this way again, may we leave with you this last thought, there is no joy so great as the joy of going on. -------P------- Ah. here is another turn of the road. Another league is gone: Take a strong new grip and grasp of your load. And then go on! Go on! For we follow a voice down the long, long road That travels hither and yon, And the voice is the voice of the hastening years “Go On! Go on! Go on!” We are glad for the voice at the turn of the road. ’Tis tuned to the heart of man; It has cheered his way and lightened his load From the day when the world began. For the heart of man said, “Yea” to the voice In all the years that are gone; And its words are a music that thrill in his blood “Go On! Go on! Go on! —Foss. ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN □ □ □ □ THE PEKINIAN, 192 5 □ □ □ □ AUTOGRAPHS HUNDRED FORTY- EIGHT -Vs 0 4 . w v £
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