Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1934 volume:

FOREWORD But a few years more and the banner of civilization will have passed completely from the hands of the generation represented by our fathers and mothers into the hands of an oncoming generation of which we of the graduating class of 1934 are members. This banner represents a sacred trust and duty which we cannot evade and which we should have no desire to betray. The present year, together with the past four and the ones immediately in the future, in all probability will be looked upon by historians of the future as marking the greatest crisis to date in the history of the human race. They will be looked upon as dating the passing of one era and the beginning of a new one. Under this new order the individual who does not know thoroughly some one craft, art, science, profession or business, together with its relationship to human society, will be unable to compete with his or her more competent fellows. Individual efficiency will win greater worthwhile and self-satisfying rewards than ever before. These are our days of preparation for the responsibilities about to be transferred to us. If we permit ourselves to become discouraged by a period of unemployment for many, to the point of failing to fit ourselves to the highest degree attainable for the pursuit of some one vocation, as individuals, we will pay a greater price for our failure and inefficiency than was ever before paid as a penalty by the inefficient. That knowledge is power is almost axiomatic. It was true in the passing era. It will be still more true in this new one, which will make an imperative demand on each and every adult to know some one thing and know it well. Therefore, let us, after leaving our high school classrooms, keep ever in mind this need for specialized knowledge and, while we keep awake for the reception of truth in general, strive diligently to perfect ourselves in some one line of human knowledge, work, or activity, that we may live as self-supporting humans, express ourselves to an objective world, and play a worthy part in the new era now unfolding before our gaze. ur School We, the P. C. H. S. students, sing, School of the Celestial City on the shores of Illinois.” Pekin is a peaceful and prosperous little city. But well might we add celestial” to the school and sing with true conviction and firmness, celestial school.” We love its exterior, its interior. All of it is a part of us! How many of us have ever stopped and looked at our school—actually looked? If this were done, we would find a stately building, standing stal-wartly before us, a structure of grandeur and beauty. Many times we have unconsciously enjoyed the touches of Mother Nature surrounding it—the spreading lawns and beautiful shade trees, especially when spring fever was prevalent. To some passer-by, it may mean only a mass of mortar, beautifully designed, with Fergie’s” ever-shining windows peering out upon him. As students of P. C. H. S., we, too, appreciate this beauty, but we may also fittingly connect something to it. To us, those bricks may be golden bricks. They may represent our ideals of loyalty, of a spirit of united action and earnest service”, of elevated standards, and the mortar binds us and our ideals in a true fraternity” and a harmonious spirit. With such an exterior, who could hesitate to enter the building? As we pass over the threshold, we enter a little world in itself, where all, step by step, are gradually working toward their goal. Let us visit some of the prominent places in the interior of the school. As we wind our way through the corridors, we cannot help but be impressed by their cleanliness and orderliness, a fact which in itself makes our school excel many others. All about us lie many of our dreams, some completed, some unfinished. Our beautiful auditorium has provided splendid surroundings for dramatics. Here many of the students have found their dreams of acting to come true. Here all of us have been seated and probably have been influenced by words of counsel received from our elders. We may not appreciate our school now as much as we should, but, when we must leave it, we will want to return. We’ll miss the library, modernly equipped for us. Many times over those tables we’ve conversed with our friends and sometimes studied, too. And the gym! Tha' alone contains a heap of memories. With continued advancement comes our Little Theatre where we forget our troubles and misfortunes and revel in the gaiety of some student entertainment. All of these are parts of the interior which have become a part of us, and we love them. Now we must leave this building, wherein lies many a task completed—and many left undone. The end of the year secs students again descending the steps, seme with thoughts of returning. For others, perhaps, it is their last time. To these, every step down is a step farther away from a store of beautiful memories. Just as the pathways from the steps lead in different directions, so shall we start out in different directions toward our life’s occupations. But we take with us, no matter in which direction, memories of a beautiful building, with pleasing surroundings and packed with pleasant memories—Our School! And let it evermore be sung: School of the Celestial City, On the shores of Illinois— Red and White forever waving, Pekin High, sing out with joy. Spirit harmonious, true fraternity. Torch of knowledge ever held agleam, And the seniors add: Keep her standards high throughout the ages, Long live the colors we esteem.” Tot row: none, Doren, Soltermann, York, Turner, Khlcrs, Hayo, Bluejacket. Second row: IsenhurR. Belville, ('ox. Bi hop, Switzer. “ll’eak-unnged is song, Yet sometimes feathered words are strong, A gracious memory to buoy up and save l:rom f.e hePs dreamless ooze, the common grave Of the unventurous throng And somewhat the same idea has influenced us. the editors of the Pekinian,- the idea to record in word and picture the existing life in P. C. II. S., so that vital incidents of these fleeting, carefree, happy days may not fade completely with the years, hut may he kept alive through the pages of this hook. We have enjoyed creating this hook, and wish to thank not only Miss Trowbridge and Mr. Hone for their assistance through criticism and suggestion, hut also those individuals who have helped in any way in its publication. Fellow-classmates, this is your hook, and we have been your representatives only; we hope you like it. Sincerely, Your stall. Jiditor-in-chief ..... Associate editor..... Business manager...... Advertising manager. Literary editors..... .......Vernon Cox Turner Soltermann .....Dorothy York ...Mary E. Turner Gertrude Hayes I Charles Dancey Art editor..................Freda Switzer Athletic editors. Photographers... Typists. Fred Bluejacket I Della Doren f Hattie Elders I Robert Isenburg I )orothy Belville Hertnina Bishop CLASSES No. it’ not I.indy” and Ann, but Hob” Kctchum and I.ois Eldrcdgc. £+ Z • 'S eniors EKNON ERW IN was recognized as a ■nU-i when a freshman by being elected presi- cut of his class. He carried this leadership thioughout his high school career and proved Ids worth because his class elected him to the presidency of the junior class, and the entire student body elected him to lead the Student Council. W ithout him the junior prom would have been a failure as only those that worked with him can know. Although VERNON COX prefers golf, he has served capably as president of the Freshman Home Room group and senior class. As editor-in-chief of the Pekinian he attended the State Press convention and was an ardent worker for a successful annual. “Vern’s” the fellow that burns out two hearings every time he attends an out-of-town basketball or football game. A debater and a brilliant student is DOROTHY YORK. Her election to the presidency of the sophomore and senior classes was only a small estimate of her worth. She has proved a capable business manager on the Pekinian staff and was awarded the valedictorianship along with JOHN VELDE who is drum major and a mighty piccolo player of the band. He was a member of the famous ’33-’34 basketball team and was also president of the senior class. s Our gang: “Todd” Koch. “Fritz” Velde, John “Jim” St. t'erny, 11 inner , “Itucl” Velde. A ready wit, a cheerful smile, and a helping hand totals CHARLES DANCEY — the co-literary editor of the Pekinian. KATHRYN PRESTON is an unassuming miss with gorgeous Titian hair. Girl Reserves, music,—and football —have shared in LEONA HERBIG’S high school interests. LILLIAN BORSCH will long he remembered for her creepy characterization in the junior class play. About as big as a minute, shy, and pleasant even in the face of adxdv«. £o versity — that’s ALTA MARX. Jolly, good-iwtured EDNA ALBRECHT is liked by every member of the class. HENRY RENNER is the typical all-’round American boy. Dame Rumor ‘doth say that VERNELL NELSON plans to be an A. P. store manager some day. JACK MANLEY mutely commands respect by his very quiet and sincere associations with his fellow classmates. Were there more like LILLIAN DIMPLES” SKINNER, gentle qualities and calm reserve would survive much longer. There is a quiet dignity about her, this energetic sen.o.- No;ina Flathers. Lovely MARIE BROSMER is so small and reserved that one scarcely knows when she’s around. Probably some day ROBERT ISEN-IUJRG will he legislating for “farm relief” of one kind or another; his dramatic ability won't be amiss. HERBERT SUIIREIBER will he re-remembered for “Hortense”, his car, for starting fires in chemistry, and for his great work in “La Mascotte”. One can easily visualize HAZEL THOMAS as an excellent girls’ athletic director. DELLA DOREN is a most enthusiastic member of G. A. A. Dark and handsome Philip Manning of the senior class play — DONALD EVANS. One of Mr. Lee’s most earnest manual training students is FRANK ROMETTI. Nothing pleases DOMONIC MARUSO quite so much as an argument and especially with a teacher. Why not study law, Domonic? JUNIOR BEAVER led the ’33 football team as captain and quarterback. One can readily associate petite LUCILLE SCIORTINO with a dancing career. JUNE SCHAUMBERG lias a wonderful philosophy of life — to give joy wherever she goes. Did anyone ever see her look glum or hear her utter an unkind word? Sweet and dainty MARY ELLEN TURNER is a valuable Student Council member. GLEN RETZELREI GER, the delight of all his teachers, will no doubt have a very successful career. For DONALD REETLER life holds no problems — only joy. If ever a girl enjoyed daubing in paints and oils it’s JEANNETTE SMITH. ROSE HORN is an aspiring journalist. The curly-haired lad with the infectious smile is none other than CARL HOWATT. HAZEL DRAPER is so imbued with the very joy of living that she radiates happiness to those about her. Who among the faculty and pupils does not feel that PHYLLIS LUKEM N, with her soft words and friendly smile, makes the world a little better to live in ' A musician and an artist—surely the gods wer kind to MELVIN RROOKING. Ksther Young and Iceland IJaum-partner—the best of pals. MARY KRPAN is a most ardent athlete. One of the blonde members of the class,—and this one, ERA FARISCHON, is a whiz at typing and shorthand. JEAN MELEOTT has only been with the class two years, blit she is distinguished by her sweet disposition. F. C. H. S.’ Lionel Barrymore. OTTO “TOO” KOCH, is known for his dramatic ability and tenor voice. Scholastically inclined ARLENE OTT prefers to study most of the time. One of the peppiest girls in the class, ALMA DELI.E ELLIEE, will be remembered for her radiant personality and ability to co-operate. Why couldn’t CHARLES AQUE become a second “Street Singer” if he has the inclination? MAURICE MOSS left during his junior year, worked for awhile in Chicago. traveled through the West and South, and returned this fall to graduate with his class. IS- ABEL I’ORTER has represented the school several times at Big Twelve in humorous reading. Who could forget ALLYN PARKS as the butler in the “Lion and the Mouse” — and as the handsome duke in “The Fatal Quest”? 13 y. iy An A student, a tireless worker, one who is eager to be of service to her fellowmen -CLARA GARUSH. VERNA FELLOWS intends to become a stenographer; however, a girl with her charm soon I'nds herself a Mrs. As a track star, DONALD SMITH is hard to beat. LESTER NELSON was an efficient candy manager for the class. Most of DONALD VAN-DERWATER’S time has been spent in the commercial departme NEK has attainV tor, and actor. It rams and football ability! 1 are combined in GLENN EHNI. ELSIE I� lv(V{| X t and her violin — an inseparable combination. NORMA FEATHERS, another dramatist, took leading parts in both “The Jade God and “ I he Copperhead’’. JOE INGRASSIA is one to be reckoned with among boxers. At every football game--ambitious senior selling candy and pop. Vernon Krwin mid “Dot” York beloved by all. sets of identical twins in one class; they aren’t, can you tell which is llallic and which is Hattie Elders — or which is Virginia and which is Virgil Rrees? Anyway, HAL-LIE and HATTIE EHLERS, who have similar likes and dislikes, hope to school themselves in library science. As for VIRGIL and VIRGINIA RREES, can’t you picture them in starched gingham frocks bustling about preparing tasty meals for Messrs. V. and V. Rrees? “Handsome is as handsome does” and WESLEY MAURER is handsome in all phases of the expression. A senior who pleases all by her naive and unsophisticated remarks — DOROTHY RELVILLE. Why couldn’t LAVILLE MORRIS, with her versatility and her very good looks, be a movie star; or does she prefer to be a second Helen Wills on the tennis court? GLEN McCOY’S serenity seems to say, “Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace.” Some day. after baseball fame has knocked at EDWARD OBER-LE’S door, the sport columns of well-known newspapers may relate the story of his humble beginnings as an outfielder on the P. C. H. S. team. JOHN AREL, a true scholar in geology, has a goodly number of minerals which he has collected and classified. 14 15 • ; :f '(tabby 1 MERLE COX manifests good taste in a number of ways such as the choosing of a girl friend and the selecting of his attire. The life of the party, a good sport, a tine dancer—HELEN BAILEY. GLADYS BLACK is a great favor- itc among her colleagues. Her inclinations run along commercial lines. Those sparkling brown eyes of ANDREW BALDONI’S would never, never intimate that he’s often mischievous in class;—would they? BETTY ANTHONY, with her flawless complexion, brown eyes, and blonde hair, her refinement, and her capabilities, reminds one of a beautiful character depicted in a story. J An open countenance like PETER BURKE’S is one of the finest recommendations an individual can possess. Good-natured JUSTIN McDON-ALD is a 1 w a y s smiling. RICHARD SCHWARTZ (possessor of beautiful dimples) was not discovered as an actor until the senior class play. “Still waters run deep” and how aptly that term applies to ORVILLE DEP-PERT. A future pugilist is ROBERT COL SON ; Bob, the boxer. Hayes: famous for her co'umn, (ic.t’s Di.t”, i:i the I’ekiuois. RUTH PARKS, who comes from South Pekin. is a valuable member of the girls’ tennis team and is known for her good sportsmanship. Although PATRICIA SCHAEFER never announces her presence, one feels sure that she is a silent friend of many. Track, cross-country, and baseball were greatly aided by ADAM M ERGANTH ALEE. a real fellow and an efficient manager. HENRY TOEL—the boy with varied interests—likes anything from cigar stores to hockey and driving his car at 35 miles an hour. As a chemist, CARL STOLDT is among the most enthusiastic. An aspiring journalist deluxe is found in BEVERLY CLEER. GERTRUDE VETTER may he relied upon to take active part in whatever enterprise she enters. RUTH WILSON is an excellent student and a most willing worker. She is an active library cadet and a capable assistant of Miss Falkin. VERNITA RIPPER, with her poise, dignity, and attractiveness, is a charming friend to all who know her. TURNER SOLTERMANN, assistant editor of the Pekinian, is an active dramatist and, when he rolls that big l ass voice, one is reminded of Greek Evans. The jolly Brces twins: Virgil a u 1 VirKinia. He’s been everywhere; we wonder where he’ll no from here. Good luck, “Freddy”. MARGARET SHORT joined the class during her junior year and soon proved a valuable member of the band. BERNARD STAMBACH possesses those characteristics which one is sure to find in all promising business executives. A more likeable person would be hard to find than IOSEl’111XE YVALEINGER who possesses the-qualities of a real friend, trusting and sincere. ROBERT KETCHAM is intense and energetic, a serious, purposeful person. A dancing devil in his eye attests to a lively sense of humor. FRANCIS WEGHORST is not as bashful as he looks. Winning medals was the hobby of DAN CHALLBERG, track captain and star. Jolly and good-natured EDITH SPENCER’S smile makes people regard life more pleasantly. ERNEST THOMPSON is an aspiring physicist and chemist. EILEEN RIDGEWAY is reserved. but not formidably so. A student, too— one might say, “a scholar and a lady”. Football star, actor, and a well-liked, all-around lad — DARRELL GREEN. A zealous student in Mr. Fielder’s agriculture department is CLARENCE SOMMER. MARY ELLEN SAAL is pne of the hardest workers known. She lias had quite a job in editing the I’ekinois. A redhead with customary vim, vigor, and vitality—HELEN CHARLTON. IRVING ROSENBERG is a deep-thinker, a witty conversationalist. a musician, and often a tease. Miss Josl ek’s student assistant, GRACE SILL, does great many things with very little noise. A irilliant member of Coach Taylor’s track team was GLEN SINGLEY, who won two letters. Ladylike BERNICE SAYERS will tit into whatever profession she chooses with dignity. The business world is looking for girls of FRANCES OBERLE’S type. Golden-haired, brown-eyed MABLE l’ROEHL has been considerate of her teachers and classmates always. Certainly, she has been a peace-abiding student. Her charms so many and her faults so few make HERMINA BISHOP one of the most beloved of the characters in the class. 18 n Everything from art to East Peoria makes life interesting for OTTO PITTS. Probably the country’s next fashion designer will be EILEEN BEHRENS. FRED BLUEJACKET a most capable athletic editor for both the Pe-kinian and the Pekinois—has ambitions to become a famous baseball character. EARL GLASS, noted for his Southern drawl, possesses a refreshing sense of humor. The co-literary editor of the Pekinian, GERTRUDE HAYES, is quite an accomplished actress. What will Miss Cornwell do next year when she doesn’t have the assistance of VIRGINIA LUCERA, the girl with the pleasing smile and voice? ROBERT HAMILTON assisted in stage-managing for several plays and proved to be an untiring and valuable worker. GEORGE HOERR, when looking up statistics, saw this sentence: “The census embraces 110,000,(XX) women.” He emitted a groan and said, “How I’d like to be the census.” Wouldn’t diminutive ONA GAELS, with her dazzling blonde hair, make an excellent substitute for Jean Harlow? B E R N I C E HARMS believes that “In all God’s creation there is no place appointed for the idle man.” IT ©■ (X to Her willingness and ability to work make If I III HOERR a valuable asset to our school. fi of the beauty of this Pekinian is due to the artistic ability of FREDA SWITZER, who so tfpably acted as art editor. One of the Pekin igh School chemists who is brilliant enough not to need a laboratory partner is HERSCHEE LAWRENCE. DOROTHY SMITH will long remembered for her excellent acting and pipe-ing in “The Copperhead”. JOHN MINERS often confronts himself with this ques-i,j“How can I be serious and conduct myself ely when I see so many adoring creatures abyjrf iie ? ESTHER OL'NG did not enter lie senior class until her last year, but she soon 'became well known through her radiant personality and beautiful singing voice. ‘‘Four long years I had work galore, and now,” says LOUIS ARNOLD, “nevermore.” ROBERT H ANN IE is quite a ladies’ man, especially in Peoria, as ‘Spine of his friends may have observed. A charming character, cultured and reserved, — LOIS ELDREDGE. JOHN SHANAHAN is an artist of rare ability. In this senior there is a merging of everything fine ami desirable— I tormina Bishop. 20 Here is the editor in-chief, Vernon Cox, taking it easy while the others of his staff burn the midnight oil. One of the prettiest girls in Pekin High and a very popular one, too — EILEEN ANDERSON. When it comes to typing and shorthand, IRENE MEIXSELL is among the best. JOHN MICHAEL was co-captain of the ’33 football team and a brilliant tackle. J. P. Morgan had better watch his fortune; — ORTNA GALLOWAY is studying how he made his money and is getting set to take it away from him. EMERY HARDENBROOK has the mien of a minister; did you see him as Reverend Pontifex Deetle in “The Lion and the Mouse ? WESLEY BENNETT is an all-around athlete who made history both in football and basketball—a fine example of the clean, wholesome youth of today. If there was ever a girl with a serene and even disposition, it’s JANET LITTLE. We wonder what lovely dreams TILLIE SCIORTINO weaves while she is learning to cook. The prayer of ROSS NORTON, who characterized so realis- y tically “Newt” Gillespie, is often “Onward, 011-L Jr ward, oh time in thy (light, and make the bell ring before I recite.” “Worry kills men; I’m in the best of health,” asserts EDWARD EDEN. One is inclined to believe that WILMA HILST, PHILIP HORCHEM, HOMER TURNER, and LOIS WEBER are camera shy as they did not have their pictures taken for the Pekiniaii. J uniors The juniors were a peppy, snappy bunch. '1' J? president was none other than Urban Albertson. The all-school play and the class play gave the juniors ability. Marion Walters starred in both the “Lion and The three other sisters in “Little Women , the Weber, Elverta Tomlin, and Dc Daun Smith. John SanhoTft man professor in a way to be remembered. The rest of Louisa NT hvAlcott’ characters were acted by Vernon Rohrs, Thurman Latiham, Juanita ben, and Milton Denekas. There were five seniors on the debate team, but Milton Denekas, an outstanding did exceptionally well as second speaker of the affirmative. When it came to muscle, the juniors were on top again. “Babe” White, known to his mother as Wilbur, headed an all-star group of athletes. Howard Flick, though not large, was right in the middle of every line play. “Knutc” Braden played beside him. Sylvester Horn held down the end position. Another lineman of value was “Dots” Renner. Halfback Jimmie St. Cerny really “ripped” off the yards. The annual junior prom was a real success. Members of the faculty and seniors were guests. The orchestra furnished irresistible music, and there were punch bowls, apparently bottomless, which proved very popular with all. The juniors’ past record has been colossal! Ouch! Sophomores The sophomore class was a versatile one. Leo Krannick, ‘ Babe Kicci, Bob Nan, an l Byron (Barney) Clark made names for themselves in football. Leo played at tackle, “Babe” and “Barney” were halfbacks, and Bob Natl held down the position at center. V. C. H. S. is expecting plenty of stuff on the gridiron next year from Jimmie Meyers and Carl Scior-tino. Both are backfield aces. The class also boasted of Bob Grant, the tall, black-haired basketball star. Francis. “Franny” to you, Johnson showed up mighty well on the basketball floor; he had plenty of speed. W atch him next year. W here would the orchestra have been without Reinhardt Scheffler and the band have been without Louis Skinner? Carl Hallowcll, Harold Beach, and Bland Williams evoked many a laugh from classmates and provoked many a teacher with their mischievous tricks. Never mind, they will grow up. The sophomore class undoubtedly possessed a goodly number of talented and pretty girls. “Jerry” Sutter had everyone on the edge of his seat when she stepped on the stage. And when she started to sing . . . no one dared breathe. Florence Bearden, Mable b ranks, and Frances Ulrich received many favorable comments on their graceful dancing. And as for Sarah Anne Smith, Mary Lawton, and Jean Smith, well, they were nice to have around. At the head of this class were Betty Anderson, president of the “A” group, and Wired Janssen, president of the “B” group. Wouldn’t anyone have been satisfied with such a class? Freshmen The freshman A, who had been in P. C. H. S. for one semester, elected Joe Luccra to the office of president. Joe made quite a name for himself as the fighting fullback on the Pekin football team. He headed a formidable list of officers; Adolf Nierstheimer was elected vice-president, Eleanor Lautcnschlager, secretary-treasurer, and Ralph Ehni, Student Council representative. Incidentally, next year, the student body expects plenty on the football field from Ralph, who has already played in big games as substitute for Captain Junior Beaver, who graduates, leaving a vacancy at quarterback. The incoming freshmen made Jimmie Lane their president and Valerie Bowen their vice-president. The orchestra, exclusive as it is, was glad to take into its ranks Jimmie Lane and Paul Belter. Mid-semester rolled around and the freshman A became the sophomore B class. The new elections had the following results: president, Merlin Dcppcrt; vice-president, Leo Bet-zelberger; secretary-treasurer, Eileen Preston. The freshman class has contributed, among others, Max Conn, Leo Betzclberger, Jim Seggerman, and Jeannot Leuthard to the band. Reports have it that this Max Conn is exceptionally popular with his classmates. Certainly this tiny, but mighty, chap made a tremendous hit with all Pekin basketball fans when he led the yells for the District Tournament and paved the way to victory. Bill” Conkel, a basketball hero in Junior High. Grace Jurgens, and Marianna Ailts also rated ace-high with their class. Maybe, P. C. H. S. is destined to have some girl cheer leaders in the future. Loretta Helmig and Emily Cullen led the cheers when they were in Junior High School. Three grand years are ahead of you. freshmen. Some of you will become school leaders. You are the future of Pekin High. We were all freshmen once, and we know you can carry on, keeping the reputation that your school and ours has earned. Our most treasured legacy to you is the spirit with which our code is imbued; and the code itself is a llaming torch that we pass on to you—an inspiration and charge to keep: We, the students of Pekin High School, pledge ourselves to be loyal to her standards, to uphold her ideals, to live true to her spirit of united action and earnest service, to co-operate in every way, to take the best she has to offer, to give of our best to her, and to cherish her memory forever.” Class of 1933 A year ago, another senior class graduated, the class of 1933. They had no annual, hut like us. they shared four years in Pekin High. A year ago they sat in our seats ami applauded chapel programs. Among them were the shining lights of our stage and athletic fields. I here was I red Eyres, actor and president. We remember Edna Heeker, the actress, and Elizabeth Peek who was another stage star. Albert Sellers, Calvin McElhoe. and brands Williamson flashed on the football field, bred Von Boeckman was an outstanding athlete. Will we ever forget Richard Wei burg’s touchdown play in the last seconds of the Central game? We see “Dick Lindsey in debate and “Jed Beardsley on the basketball court. We remember the president of the Student Council: actor, speaker, athlete Paul Moschel. Last, hut not least, who could forget the snappy student leadership of Ethel Boyer? Only a short time ago these post-graduates also strolled through the corridors, attended plays, sports, operas, and all school functions. But. that was a year ago. They graduated. Having brought their share of troph es and glory to P. C. II. S., the class of 33 left her. Where are they now? Thirty of them have gone to colleges and universities, a few are married, many have secured jobs, and some have returned to school to do post-graduate work. Bradley has among her attendance many Pekin graduates. “Cal McElhoe. Al Sellers, and “Jed’ Beardsley are among the athletes. Egbert Grocn and “Dick Lindsey arc attending Knox. “Dick has made the varsity debate team. Paul Moschel and Dorothy Mae Lohncs have matriculated at the University of Illinois. Fred Eyres, Edgar Lackey, Paul Siebert, Clarence Ewing, and many others arc taking post-graduate courses here. To the head of the class goes Francis Williamson, football star, who has entered partnership with Creston Fleugal, in a mammoth hot-dog business. They have left their alma mater, but wherever they go, whatever they become, these students will always be remembered as the class of ’33. graduates of P. C. II. S. They’ll never forget her . . . she’ll never forget them. It. V. Lindsey, Post-Graduate Adviser DEPARTMENTS Lida Johnson Fern Ewing Administration I . C. H. S. is a large and constantly growing institution It ifi of greatest importance that, regardless of growth and change, it should work smoothly and efficiently. The man behind the school organization is its principal. Mr. R. V. Lindsey of the Illinois State Normal College, B. Ed., and the University of Wisconsin, Ph. M. He is assisted by the secretary, Mrs. Lida Johnson, and assistant secretary. Miss Fern Ewing, both graduates of Pekin High. About four years ago a new wing was completed on the building. In spite of this addition to the school, the student body has grown more rapidly than the building capacity. The administration has taken care of this difficulty in numbers by the traffic rules in the corridors. This year two new teachers, Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Warren, were added to the staff. One would think the administration’s hands would be full taking care of this rapid growth. The number of students is well over 9 X). However, the department is not just holding its own. This year it has introduced an entirely new system, planned not only to give the student more time, but to help him to get his work. This new system calls for a complete change in time of classes and number of them. It calls for an entirely new method of getting school work. And yet, in its first semester it already works smoothly. This department keeps an accurate record of each of those nine hundred and some students. No student is a minute late, or a period absent, but that it goes to the office. There is kept a record of where each student is each hour of the day, what year of high school he is in, the credits he has earned, and one hundred and one other things. State investigators from the University of Illinois not only have accepted the credits given at Pekin High, but also have commended it highly and made special note of the efficiency of the administration. 28 J. I .. Phillips Minnie Balckc Deans Counselors The morale of any group of individuals must he maintained, and this responsibility necessarily falls to persons who understand and sympath:zc with human frailties. In I C. H. S. it is Miss Balckc and Mr. Phillips who look alter those students who tend to he unruly in classes and study halls, mar furniture in the building, play hooky, or otherwise affect the ethics of the school. Jt requires much patience and very good judgment to preserve order among several hundred high school students without being too strict or unreasonable; however, the deans achieve just this feat. The students respect Miss Balckc and Mr. Phillips respect them for their fairness and willingness to give a fellow another chance; they know that they will get a square deal, but that they cannot “get away with anything”. As has been stated previously, there are more than 900 students in Pek n High School. They must be assigned to certain subjects. Each one must be helped in outlining the course he is to take. Then his choice must be carefully organized and each minute of his time in school planned. Guidance in such matters falls to the counselors, NPss Todd and Mr. Stowe. These advisers also try to ascertain the difficulties of students who may be very near or actually failing a subject, and assist them in such a way that they can improve the status of their work. Miss Todd and Mr. Stowe counsel individual seniors as to schools which will l est meet their requirements, and also aid worthy seniors to obtain scholarships to colleges and universities. These are only a few of the advisory problems which confront the counselors each semester. C� . Evelyn Twld F. It. Stowe .Foreign Languages I.tla Lockett Minnie Ilalcke -Mary Crawford Foreign languages are a vital part of any school system and Pekin High is fortunate to have instructors who are highly competent and proficient, each in his field, German, Latin, and French, respectively: Miss Balcke received her Bachelor of Science degree as well as her Master of Science degree from Iowa Wesleyan. She has also attended Columbia I niversity. University of W isconsin, University of Illinois, and University of Chicago. Miss Lockett has her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Illinois; and Miss Crawford has her Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox. These teachers not only stimulate thinking by teaching foreign languages, but they also help students to gain a deeper appreciation of the motives and accomplishments of the people whose language they study. Such studies give a closer, more human and accurate understanding of the history of those people and, consequently, a keener insight and pleasure in all arts, literature, and history. They give birth to a finer realization of the many things in the immediate environment, things unobserved before. The mind is sharpened, prejudices are mellowed, judgment improved, and artistic appreciation developed. All these things and a great many more are the rewards of diligent study in the field of foreign languages. To state more definitely the benefits received, one could mention how such study increases his knowledge of grammar, improves his use of English, and teaches him to spell; it gives him the happy faculty of interpreting almost any material he reads, no matter how much of it is terminology or foreign expressions. Learning to speak a foreign language is a bit different from any other school work. Its merits may not seem as obvious as those of other subjects, but, because it is different, it is extremely valuable. It directs the mind in unused channels. No education is complete without opening these new lines of thought. No matter how learned one may be in any line, his education is not well rounded and preparation is not balanced, unless he has exercised that corner of his mind which he must use in learning a foreign language. (I suppose there will be many remarks made about how large a corner it takes to get one’s German, Latin, or French.) Foreign languages are invaluable in all of the professions. Doctors, lawyers, and newspaper men would be lost without that knowledge. Library Miss Loliman, the librarian, lias organized an efficient and very popular library department. Under her direction, student assistants, who are called library cadets, take the roll, check on overdue books, shelve the books, serve at the desk, and the like. These students are carefully chosen. They must be of sophomore A standing and possess a high scholast'c average. The cadets are also organized as the Library Cadet Club which meets each Monday. The growth of this club to 26 members, an increase of 12 over the first semester, shows the rapid progress being made in the library department. The club is very active in library work. The members visited the journalism office of the Times and saw the processes of book-binding and printing. They cleaned the encyclopedias and repaired many books for student use. It is easy to see that the organization of the library department is enthusiastically and efficiently managed. Miss Lohman’s preparation reads like this: Milwaukee-I owner College; University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Arts; Wisconsin Library School; and University of Chicago. Under her supervision, a great deal is being accomplished. The library needs this effectual organization. Although most books are taken out and studied during school hours, an average of from 50 to 75 books are taken out by students over night alone. It is evident that a great deal of interest is being taken in the material to be found in the library. Some may Ik amazed that so much industry can be aroused in an outside-of-school study which is not compulsory. That such a desirable condition does exist is certainly a compliment to the library department and the general standard of the student body. “Hooks arc the legacies that a great genius leaves to m a n k i n d . w li i eh a r e delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are vet unborn” 31 English There is no necessity to dwell upon the great values and importance of courses in English. The thing, therefore, that is deserving of note is that this essential part of a high school education is in such worthy hands. Students, who do not know that Miss B. Falkiti earned the distinction of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Illinois and Master of Arts at Columbia University, nevertheless are familiar with the skill she exhibits in making a compulsory subject fascinating. Miss Borgclt need not offer the imposing array of schools she attended to prove her worth. Should she do so, however, it would read : University of Chicago, University of Illinois, where she became a Bachelor of Arts, and Illinois State Normal. Miss Kraeger studied at the University of Illinois, where she gained the honor of Bachelor of Arts; she later enrolled in the University of sconsin and, more recently in the University of Chicago. Miss Allen earned the title Bachelor of Arts at James Millikin University, and also attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota. Miss Crink has her A. B. degree from the University of Illinois and has attended the University of Colorado. Few schools can offer instruction in speaking and writing English superior to that presented in Pekin High School. The entire department set-ins alw ys willing to help and always filled with zest for its work. Lockett, who specializes n Latin, also teaches a course in Amer-eraturc. Miss Louise Falkin, dramatics and speech teacher, has in English, as has also Mr. Bone, the art instructor. poll these eight people falls the great task of teaching the several undred students in the various classes to spell correctly, to punctuate, comprehend the parts of speech, and to recognize different types of sentences and a hundred other difficult and complicated things. They are supposed to see that the students who graduate from P. C. H. S. know the English language, and they do their pari Typing speedsters. Commercial Department “There is no surer test of integrity than a well-proportioned expenditure” Practical experience is the chief aim of the commercial department. Students have the opportunity to become proficient at typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and the like. They learn to make a living by skill and mental work. They are preparing for the business world. Five teachers aid in that preparation. Miss Jessa, University of Wisconsin, B. Ed., and t University of Iowa, is an able instructor in stenography and business training. Mr. Hittler, Gregg School, University of Illinois, and Hanover College, A. B., teaches bookkeeping salesmanship. Others in this department are Miss Nelson, who received her B. Ed. f Illinois State Normal, and attended University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado, the University of Iowa; Miss Skinner, who has a B. Ed. from Illinois State Normal; also Mr. Rhodes, who earned his B. S. degree from the University of Illinois and B. from Illinois State Normal. It is no secret that business and business transactions are of tremendous importance today. Naturally, a commercial course is a necessary piece of armor with which to meet life under present conditions. Since business training is a modern course, designed to help pupils meet the new situation, it has been made compulsory in Pekin High School. No student should graduate into the enormous economic world today without some such training. As a result of this rule, the enrollment has increased business training classes to seven with a grand total of 200 on the roll call. This newly developed part of the school organization is functioning smoothly. The enthusiasm for and sincerity in the work would, alone, have won recognition even if the fabulous growth in the size and importance of business had not proved it to be an indispen-able part of a high school education. This department is accomplishing things. It is very active. For example, the advanced class in stenography is divided into three groups, one of which meets each activity period to do practical work such as using the mimeograph machine and helping to print the school paper, the Pekinois. A great many Pekin High graduates will face the world now with a knowledge of how to keep books, to type, and to figure business problems. They will understand the fundamentals of salesmanship. Marie Jessa r M. Hittler George Rtith I,. Nelson Feme I. Skinner A. P. Rhodes have sunned being made. B||| of science is ■■■ ess fully. TheOy d :ors be vJf J Natural sciences compose a large part of education. They are particularly valuable to the students who want to specialize in that sort of subject-matter in college. Anyone, however, who is going to succeed even in a small way must have a knowledge of the fundamentals of science and should have studied enough of it to understand the scientific progress constantly being made. The world today is a scientific one; therefore, knowledge absolutely necessary in order to face it intelligently and success school must have a very efficient department and the instructors in the broad concepts and countless phases of their subject. Pekin’s science teachers meet this requirement. There is Mr. J. 15. Phillips, chemistry instructor, who received his A. 15. and A. M. degrees from the University of Illinois, and since has attended Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota. Mr. Dawson, physics instructor, has his 15. Kd. degree from Illinois State Normal, and his M. S. degree from the University of Illinois. At present he is working toward his doctorate at the University of Iowa. Miss R’cdelbauch obtained her 15. S. degree at Illinois Wesleyan and has studied at the University of Illinois. She teaches biology and hygiene. Mr. Fielder, a Smith-Hughes man, has his 15. S. degree from the University of Illinois. Of course, his toaclvng interest is agriculture. Miss Trowbridge. University of Illinois, A. 15., has also had a year at the University of Chicago and two summer terms at the University of Michigan; she teaches biology. Other members in this department arc Miss Fife and Mr. Lewis, who instruct hygiene, and Mr. Taylor who teaches geography. Pekin High is fortunate in being well equipped for the study of science. The chemistry room has many desks furnished w’th gas jets ami water faucets. Furthermore, each student has the necessary amount of test tubes, flasks, burners, and other paraphernalia. The same careful thoroughness exists in the other sections of the department of natural sciences. Anyone interested in a scientific career is assured a good start in his preparation by taking the ably instructed courses offered at P. C. 11. S.; they give him a more thorough knowledge and better understanding of the world in which he lives. Many students are taking advantage of this opportunity. Social Sciences At the head of this department is Mr. Stowe, who earned his degree of Bachelor of Arts at York College and Master of Arts at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Stowe teaches advanced civics and economics in a wav that inspires thought in the most indifferent. By sheer force of character he conveys the fundamentals of economics to his students. Discussions of current events are sure to arise in his classes daily, particularly in times like these. Students get a new slant on problems when th'ey begin to study in this department. History is a vital part of education, and it is one of the social sciences. A knowledge of history is, in fact, the foundation, the primary study, before the more complicated studies such as economics. Certainly every American should he acquainted with American history. Miss Boyd teaches this important subject. She attended I )ePauw University and acquired her Bachelor of Arts degree there. Since, she has attended the University of V isconsin, Columbia University, and Temple University. Miss Foster also teaches history. She obtained her degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts at the University of Illinois. She teaches modern history. Certainly it is important to social sciences to learn, among other historical facts, of the great W orld W ar and of the deeds of Napoleon and Bismarck. Mr. Taylor went to Monmouth; later he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at the University of Illinois. He teaches social sciences, and he is quite an authority on current affairs. Miss Crawford, Miss Todd, and Mr. Johnson also have classes in this department. It is, today, 15 years after the great World W ar. As the world is lifting itself from the confusion of the depression, civilized nations are beginning to regard social sciences more earnestly than prior to this period. It is only a study of social sciences that will help men to find the right solution to present problems. I.cna Hello Hoy l Clayton V. Taylor Grace M. Foster E el y American, who will ever cast a vote, should know, at least, these facts which are taught in social sciences. Circumstances will change, but the social and economic side of life can never be ignored again. Soc al sciences have earned a definite place for themselves in education. History maketh one wise.' ‘Kesolre to do a little reading every day, if it is but a single sentence. If you gain fifteen minutes a day, it will make itself felt at the end of the year.” “ r most I ires Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.” Home Economics The domestic aspects of daily life are not being so sadly neglected in modern education as many older people think. W e have all heard someone bemoan the “good old days” when every girl could cook and help her mother with the housework. Foods and clothing are a part of the formal education at Pekin H:gh School. Not only does the school teach the girls to cook ami sew, but it has gone the good old days” one better and has introduced a large class of boys to the secrets of the culinary arts. From all reports, the boys like it very well, too. ith all the intellect acquired in mathematics and foreign languages, with all the business acumen developed in business training, and with all the scientific information gleaned from chemistry, the girls have not completely forsaken the old feminine arts of cooking and sewing. They are not ignoring the old sciences, although they are accepting the new. Perhaps they remember that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Dorothy Cornwell Emma Fife At any rate, there are still a great many girls who are interested in the domestic sciences. The school has provided instructors to teach them the scientific principles of those arts which have been handed from mother to daughter for generations. Who are the teachers upon whom this responsibility falls? One is Miss Cornwell, who received the degree, Bachelor of Science, from Illinois Wesleyan University. The other is Miss Fife, who acquired her B. S. degree from Ames, and attended Minnesota U., and California State Teachers. She most capably has taken over the task of teaching boys to cook. That is something which mothers with only one son seldom dare to attempt. Perhaps, there is some despair among the boys that, when they become men, humanity will be living on canned goods and that girls cannot be trusted to carry on as their mothers did. Refusing to contemplate a life minus the joys of a home-cooked meal, the boys decided that they would play safe and learn to cook. The feminine touch has nothing to do with the tastiness of food. The boys are as good cooks as the girls, almost. However, that “almost” is st 11 therg. The girls still have the copyright, and about all the boys are likely to get out of it is a steady job of washing dishes. But whether YOU do or not, many of the boys and, of course, all of the girls take their cooking seriously, and are actually striving for and achieving better and better results. Breakfast! I.ast call!!! Art The art course has three main purposes: to teach principles of beauty to any object, how to make design elements harmonize, and appieciation of order in any form of art. Mr. Bone, who has his B. S. degree from the University of Illinois, and has attended Indiana University and Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, strives to accomplish these three main purposes. Students learn to recognize beauty in architecture, painting and sculpture, and nature, as well as, in clothes and homes. They are taught how to improve a home and make it a beautiful place in which to live. They study the selection of appropriate clothing. They come to delight in drawing and sketching during leisure time. Such study teaches students to co-ordinate thoughts with skillful use of hands and eyes; they develop perseverance, self-reliance, and initiative. A more icute perception of beauty and creation brings them a good foundation for happiness in the commonplace things of life. There is so little of beauty in life for those who do not know where to look for it, and so much for those who can fully estimate its value. By studying rhythm, harmony, unity, and all the various principles of art, the student develops an interest in the beautiful rather than the sordid. After all. the vast wealth and works of man arc meaningless unless one can sec and comprehend the beauty therein. (� reat cities, where some people see only the smoke and dirt, have been the inspiration of many a beautiful bit of painting or literature for the man who saw beyond the grime and poverty. An artist has the happy faculty of looking through a thing and seeing in it something fine and big. The uninitiated sees only the surface. In the future, men will have more leisure time than ever before, and a wholesome way to spend that time will be most necessary. They will have time to stop and think. It will be wonderful if they will lie able to perceive the beauty that exists about them; but, for the man in whom art is not innate, there must be training in observation and appreciation. Never let anyone say that art is unimportant. Life certainly would be dreary without it. Artists in the making. students how to apply “Nought in this lift• uithout much toil is bought.9 Manual Arts For the hoys who want to he craftsmen, Pekin Community High School provides the department of manual arts. Nothing has been spared to make the courses in this line of work thorough. The machinery and tools meet every sort of the work, and this equipment is kept in tip-top shape. The two men in charge of this department arc Mr. Lee, who attended James Millikin University, and who received his degree of Bachelor of Science from Bradley Tech, and Mr. Paige, who has his Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State Teachers’ College and his Master of rts from the University of Iowa. Boys learn, first, to plan accurately and to figure dimensions perfectly. Then they put their plans into use. This desirable relation between theory and practice makes them more particular and exacting in theory and shows them the value of figuring things out before working them out physically. It certainly would be a valuable course if only because it taught this efficiency in work, but it does a great deal more. It familiarizes the students with a host of unknown terms, with the use of many machines, and with a great deal of practical experience and knowledge. It is worthy of note that, difficult as craftsmanship is and great the amount of work it requires, it is very popular with students. Some of the credit lies with the course itself, some with the vast amount of equipment, but a great deal is due to the way the department is handled by Mr. Lee and Mr. Paige. Like the school itself, the department ot manual arts is growing rapidly. This has been called the “machine age”. For men who can get into the thick of it. the world becomes a maze of machinery and blue prints. One of the best things boys can do is to prepare to step out into that world by learning to see the material structure behind a blue print and the mental structure behind a machine. Boys are given that opportunity in P. C. H. S. The department of manual arts is forging ahead—but we wonder, now that boys are invading cooking classes, will the girls demand a course in manual arts? Floy l V. I.ec I'. Thcfwlorc Pai IVc lose vigor through thinking continually the same set of thoughts. New thought is nexv life” Mathematics (ling, subtracting, multiplying, and divid-dicated study of algebra. Then he learns j ed, forming an equation and working out reeds to geometry. Then, the study gets cc dimensions. After that it breaks off It is needless to spend a great deal of time on the value of the study of mathematics. That subject has been one of the primary parts of all education as long as formal education has existed. It is accepted as one of the sciences a student must study before he can ever desert schooling. ’Rithmctic is the third “R” in primary school. Mathematics takes its place well toward the head of the column of subjects offered in high school and college. The courses of mathematics are somewhat varied. Once beyond the fundamentals of arithmetic and adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, the student gets into more complicated s to apply the arithmetic he has learned the answer. From algebra, he procc away from cold figures to the thre into numerous complicated studies Of course, such study demands expert instruction, and such instruction the school affords. At the head of the department is Miss Mae Blair, who teaches both algebra and geometry. She attended the Illinois State Normal University, B. Ed., and Columbia University, where she received her degree of Master of Arts. The department boasts of Miss Evelyn Todd, Otterbein College, Bachelor of Arts, University of California. University of Washington, University of Chicago, Master of Arts; Mr. V. E. Cannon, University of Illinois. B. S. and M.S.; Mr. S. I. W arren, Nebraska State Teachers’ College, A. B., and Columbia University; and Messrs. Dawson and Lewis elsewhere distinguished in these pages. True, this work requires the expenditure of time and trouble, but that time and trouble is rewarded by the help it offers later in other studies After all, a knowledge of mathematics is absolutely necessary in many life situations, and then the real reward comes. It is then that one must take his place and be able to meet the problems that daily confront a business man, a professional man, and, in some degree, even a day laborer. With few exceptions, all other departments of the school require a certain amount of mathematical figuring. The mathematic department’s great value to a student while still in high school is a mere suggestion of the daily use he will find for it when he gets out of school. Knowledge of mathematics is not just a big asset ; it is an absolute necessity. The greater the k«n yl-edge. the greater is the advantage gained. Mac I Hair Gertrude Evelyn Todd V. E. Cannon ll I. Warren Alex Zimmerman V. 1%. Cannon Music The music department is one of the most rapidly growing branches of the school. Much of the credit must go to the two instructors in this department. Mr. Zimmerman, familiarly and lovingly called “Zim”, comes from ShurtlelT College, Bachelor of Phil., and has taken advanced work at the University of Illinois and the University of Michigan. Mr. Cannon is Zim’s capable right-hand man. Under the tutelage of these two, together, a considerable variety of musical activities have evolved from a once meager beginning. As proof of the popularity of the chorus, which earns only a minor credit, it now has an enrollment of 85 students. The band, likewise, claims an astonishingly large percentage of the student body as members, the present roll call exceeding the hundred mark. The jazz band programs are received with enthusiastic applause when offered during activity hour. Besides the regular performances of band, orchestra, and glee club, the music department trains contestants to participate in the Big Twelve and state meets, and, this year, offered to an eager public two most unusual musical productions in the form of a part minstrel, “Rhapsody in Black”, and a com'c opera, “La Mascotte”. Now that the state accepts chorus as a major subject, it has become the dream of Mr. Zimmerman and the hope of music lovers to see it a major subject at P. C. H. S., also; and the hope is not unfounded. Each year has marked the steady ascension of musical presentations into the finer realms of pure artistry and the classical. One wonders what heights are possible and what zenith of achievement must give pause. Yet, when questioned. Zim smiles and replies in characteristic fashion: “Wait till next year.” The hand on the football field between halves of the game. If 7cv neglect to exercise any talent, power, or quality it soon falls away from us.” Dramatics The study of speech and drama is valuable only to the student who is interested. It shows him something definite to work for in the way of self-improvement by encouraging him to observe himself and others and to analyze people's manners in various situations. It brings self-confidence, assurance, experience, and training. All the ideas in the world arc useless if they cannot be expressed in such a way that they are understood. One of the most important courses is one which teaches an individual to get up before a group and say what lie has to say in the best way he can. To th’s end, drama and speech are equally beneficial. Of course, they are different. In one, the fundamentals and terms of different types of speech are learned, in the other the fundamentals and terms of drama; in both, self-control. To discover how to use the voice, body, and gestures to the best advantage is important, but most important of all is to form the habit of self-criticism and improvement. Mr. Johnson teaches speech. He acquired his Bachelor of Arts degree at Iowa State Teachers’ College, and he also attended Northwestern University. Miss Louise Falkin teaches drama and a speech class. At the University of Chicago she received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy and at Columbia her Master of Arts degree. She also attended Ivnc School of the Theater. Instruction in these two fields is ample. Both departments are extremely active. Several plays are given each year, and there are many contests in declamation. I he Drama Club is one of the most active in school. On the other hand, speech offers debate, and, in the different speech contests, Pekin has been fortunate. To students who are in school quite definitely for the purpose of getting everything they can out of it, to the ones who are ambitious and who are trying to get ahead, the dramatics department is a valuable aid, and, because of it, Pekin High has had some of the best actors and speakers in the Big Twelve Conference. Athletics Coach Haussler has been Director of Athlet es i:i P. C. H. S. for the last nine years. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan, and spent two years coaching at Pontiac before coming to Pekin. Since then he has attended the summer schools of coaching at Wisconsin, at Chicago, at Northwestern, at Illinois Wesleyan, and at Southern Methodist University. Coach Haussler is well liked by all who know him; he has a good word for everyone. Coach is better known to the sport writers and business men as “Frenchy”. He has also been dubbed a great blues singer, and his latest pet name is “Gloomy Glen”. At present Coach is the president of the following associations: Peoria division of the I. S. T. A., Tazewell County Coaches’ Association, and Coaches of the Big Twelve. A. Hausslcr James I.ewis Big Jim Lewis came to Pekin four years ago as assistant to Coach Haussler and during that time he has won the respect and loyal support of everyone in school. He is the line coach for football, and has turned out some very fine line players. In basketball he drills the freshmen and sophomores and has produced some boys that have made the varsity. He is head baseball coach. He starred in football and basketball at the University of Illinois where he graduated in 1930. Athletics in Pekin High School can be divided into four distinct groups, football, basketball, track, and baseball. Of these four, football and basketball are the most popular, but concern in the other two is fast improving. For the nine months of every school year there is always some phase of sports going on that is of interest to all. Football reigns in the fall, basketball during the winter and part of the spring, and track and baseball through spring until the close of school. Baseball is somewhat of a novelty to P. C. H. S., having been introduced only two years ago. At the request of several of the boys about school, it was given a try and proved to be of such interest that it is now a major sport. Since more and more hoys have shown such zest for it. a regular coach was appointed this year for the first time. It is also a major sport in the Big Twelve Conference. Pekin has finished lvgh in the conference race each year, but, as yet, has not had the distinction of winning the flag. The Junior Baseball League in Pekin serves as a feeder for the high school, and many of its stars have played on the high school team these last two years. Pekin’s ball. The final sprint. Track also shares the sportlight with haschall in the spring months. At the present, more pleasure is shown in this sport than in baseball. Pekin has had some very fine instructors coaching the boys; and many of the boys develop remarkably in the comparatively short time of one season. Track is the one sport that requires probably the most diligent training of all. Pekin in this field has had the distinction of winning the conference championship once, which was last year. Basketball rates next to football in the hearts of the students and players. It is the most enjoyed of all indoor sports. During the cold months it is the one thing that causes a fever heat to be felt about school. No greater delight can come to the school than a well-earned victory over Central, Manual, or any other Big Twelve school. Gym classes and inter-class basketball are the big factors in the developing of future basketeers for the team. Pekin won the conference ilag in 1926-1927. Football is the best liked of all, and Pekin High always takes a great amount ot pride in its teams. It is here that the students get a chance to exercise their lung power. As yet there has been no one to graduate with a pair of weak lungs. Along with track and basketball. Pekin has had the honor of finishing ahead of the pack in football, too. To compete in any of these branches of sport a boy must be not over 20 years of age and must carry three subjects in school. The winning of a letter in any of these sports entitles the winner to points in the earning of a minor credit for graduation. Pekin High has always been supported to the utmost in anything it has attempted. Students. let’s keep on backing any Pekin team 9(X) strong. Hold that line, Pekin! Kctchani St. Cerny Renner Braden Renner Nan Hill Ricci Clark- Green White tChni Flick Bennett Football W ith the opening game only two days away, things looked none too bright for P. C. H. S. football team. Both captains were out. Junior Beaver with a severe cold and John Michael with a siege of boils. Coach Haussler, our local Bing Crosby, was singing the blues in no small way. Starting the season in the right way, Pekin smashed Dwight, 12-0. Captain Beaver scored both touchdowns within 15 minutes of each other. Wilbur White, big tackle, was the mainspring in the Pekin defense. Pekin's victory over a seasoned I hvight team was not taken in any big way by Coaches Haussler and Lewis. Intensive drilling continued all week for Canton. Nan. the Red’s big center, was laid up with an infected foot. Several shifts were made in the line. After a thr lling and hard-fought l all game with the Ploughboys, Pekin came through with a 7-6 score. Ketcham. second string end, recovered a fumble which Beaver carried over for Pekin’s only score. A point after touchdown won another great day for P. C. H. S. Rainy weather stopped practice for the U. High game; the boys were thankful; Bennett was shifted to end position, and Green, husky lineman, was given a try at fullback. Pekin routed U. High. 20-0. This was another impressive victory before the conference opener at Urbana. With three pre-conference victories behind them, the Reds traveled to Urbana only to get defeated, 13-0. Urbana, hailed as only “a fair to middlin’ team”, took advantage of the breaks and dashed the Celestials’ hopes for a first conference win. Maybe the boys were scared. After this loss. Coach started building up a complete new team for Lincoln. Everyone was stirred over the Urbana loss and looked forward to the Lincoln game. Big signs appeared around the school. “Beat Lincoln” was the cry. The night before the game a pep meeting was held on James’ Field around a roaring bonfire. Pekin lost a heart-breaker to Lincoln. The visitors converted a break of the game into a score and then held. Pekin outplayed the visitors, hut lacked the punch needed to score. The second team was groomed for Manual; however, Manual heat Pek'n’s seconds, 6-0, after a muddy battle. Pekin’s regulars worked hard to round into shape for Manual. Manual was swept from its feet by a 12-0 shut- H out. Pekin’s victory was the biggest upset in the conference race. Such a score boosted high the hopes of His Majesty, the Fan, and a goodly number of rooters accompanied the team to Streator. Scoring three touchdowns in the last minutes of play, the Reds swamped Streator. The count was 25-6. Another great day. Everyone was happy as they journeyed home. Drown The varsity continued working for the Central game, seconds spilled Canton, 25-6. The Reds lost to a great Central team, 6-0. Playing fensive ball most of the time, the team never had a chance to start an offensive drive. The last game of the season loomed ahead. “Heat I )eca-tur, and we will have a Thanksgiving game,” said Coach. Strenuous practice and work was the menu for Decatur. Stop McGlasson, the high scorer of the conference,” was the war cry. The Reds took the starch out of the rugged Decatur eleven, 7-0; best of all, they got the Turkey Day game. More hard work followed for the varsity in preparation for the Hyde Park game. A win would have been like tw , games for the Celestials as they tied Hyde Park last vnr' However, Pekin lost by one field goal, 9-7. Junior Beaver, John Michael, Joseph Lucera, Darr 11 Green, Glen Ehni, Wesley Bennett, Jack Hill, and Robert Kctcham all played their last football game this sea 1 Someone will have to fill the holes in the line and tin Va .°n’ cics in the backfield. Who will it be? ‘ an Wicberj,' Sciortino Taylor l.an ham Freshmen! Front! t lhi Basketball Starting any athletic season without the services of a single lettennan is something to worry most any good coach. After a long and hard practice session, the season was opened in Pekin December K, with Havana furnishing the opposition. The first time the hoys appeared on the local court they were scared and Havana won easily. The following night the team traveled to Delavan and proceeded to knock a seasoned quintet over by a comfortable margin. The hoys showed a 100 per cent improvement over the first night. Kewanee, an old rival, was the next game on tap for the Reds, and a good deal of preparation took place for this invasion of the I toiler Makers’ lair. Pek n came through again in another surprising upset, heating her old rivals from up north in an overtime game, 22-20. After four days of rest the hoys made ready for the coming of Canton. There was much excitement around school as to how the team would look after a little experience. Much to the surprise of everyone, Pekin spilled Canton in a very hard-fought battle. W ith six days of rest and practice, the boys traveled to Havana where they again took a beating at the hands of Louie Pecker’s Ducks. The next evening Mt. Pulaski proved too much for the Red Robots, and they were tripped in a game that did not lack thrills. The Celestials rested over the holidays and made ready for the much-lookcd-for game with Manual. Coming down from up the river fresh w’tli a win over Central, the hard-driving Manual team had easy pickings, and all rooters who came down from Peoria went home with the satisfied feeling of having trimmed Pekin. The team rounded into shape for the game with Decatur. It looked as if the long journey to Decatur was going to he made to no avail, hut Pekin fooled all concerned by turning in a win over another seasoned hall club. The following night Tremont was an easy mark for the local sharpshooters. With two wins under its belt, the team felt its hopes soar high for a win over Central; hut all these high expectations soon faded, for Central won easily, much to everyone’s disappointment. Pekin lost its next two games to Streator and L’ncoln. In its tilt with Manual, it succeeded in winning l� y one point. Everyone was now looking forward to the second Streator game, scheduled to he fought out on home territory. That night, February 9, was Pekin’s biggest, and it terminated in the most amazing upset of the year. The powerful Streator five fell before a perfect working Red machine, 21-IX. Unfortunately, Marshall emerged from the fracas with a sprained ankle. Moving in on Tremont a week later, the Reds surprised a nest of wild cats, who, in the last two minutes of the game, scratched in a victory, 32-29. In the last home game, except for the postponed bout with Mt. Pulaski, Urbana succumbed to Pekin in a smashing score, 24-12. Five days of rest and hard practice followed in which to get in sliajK for Central. Everyone was jubilant and hopeful, but Pekin took the worst beating of the season—-41-15. A second defeat, this time from Lincoln, followed quickly. A third trouncing, Mt. Pulaski at last, left the Pekin boys smarting to such an extent that they girded on fighting armor and took Canton by an overwhelming score of 25-9. The district meet found “Chet” Marshall recuperated. Pekin waded through stiff competition with Green Valley, Manito, and Kingman to cop the crown. Now, eyes were turned toward Springfield and the sectional. The first game with Pittsfield, 31-29. sent Pekin home rejoicing. She went down to the state capitol almost 300 strong for the second offensive, but high anticipations ended in disappointment as Springfield carried honors, 21-11. The score for the year records 13 victories for Pekin and 12 defeats. Next year’s team promises to be one of the best in the conference since Velde and Bennett are the only seniors on the squad. Yet it will take good stuff to replace the sportsmanlike and high quality work produced by those two fighting Reds. Front rote: Iscnburg, Everetts, Johnson, Itrown, Ilraclen. Back rote: Williamson, Velde, Bennett, Marshall, Grant, Horn, Haussler. C. V. Taylor Track The track team of 1933 was the greatest ever turned out of 1 . C. H. S. From the beginning of the track season to the very end. Coaches Haussler and Taylor put forth their best efforts in the developing of this evenly balanced team. The hoys, working in conjunction with both coaches, gave the best they had to offer; and the records of every meet that the Pekin “thinly-clads” attended will hear testimony to this statement. Of the trophies that were collected, the most prized of the entire lot was the much-coveted fireman’s hat that had been in possession of Peoria Central for the two years previous to this meet. In addition to this award, the team also won the Big Twelve and the district championships. It can he safely said that if the total number of points of all the meets that were attended were summed up for each team, Pekin did not lose a single meet, but finished first in all of them. The relay team, considered to be one of the best in Central Illinois, was made up of boys that were adept in other events, too. Captain Danny Challberg stepped the 100-yard dash in just a fraction over 10 seconds, and once ran it in 10 Hat. Stoltz and Wilson were both quarter-milcrs and Clark a dash man. In summing up the individual scoring of the team, the outstanding performers should be listed in this order: Captain Dan Challberg, dashes and relay team; Robert Matter, high jump and hurdles; Corbin Alexander, pole vault; Fred Bluejacket, javelin; Calvin McEIhoc, shot and discus; Albert Sellers, discus; and lastly the members of the relay team. The mile and half-mile races were run by two other consistent members of the team, Smith and Johannes. Smith is this year’s captain. I aken as a whole, the team at no time during the season performed in a manner that was disappointing. It was indeed a very satisfactory season. Top rote: laylur, Watkins, Engle, Sellers, Grant, Smith. Muuck, Xclson, llaussler. Second row: Heaver, McEIhoc, Stoltz. Alexander, Challberg, Bluejacket, Maurer, Clark, Johannes, Wilson. Tennis Captain ..............Edward Lackey Third John Velde Second .............Orville Iscnburg Fourth W illmr Gess After a season, which was not particularly successful in comparison with those of other years, the 1934 team hopes for a strong comeback. It has lost only two of its last year’s players by graduation—Edgar Lackey, captain and first man of last year’s team, and Wilbur Gess, who played fourth man. Edgar Lackey was the only man who had seen service other years, and “Hud Isenburg, “Hud” Velde, and Wilbur Cess were selected to complete the tennis four for 1933. After being beaten badly by Bloomington twice, the team finished second in the Big Twelve Conference. Jn the district meet, which was held on the local courts, Lackey and Iscnburg won second place in the doubles and, therefore, were allowed to compete in the state meet held at the University of Illinois. Golf “Fritz” Velde Amerigo Monti “Bud” Haldoni Vernon Cox Jn its ninth year as a minor sport, golf has gained many interested supporters and has secured a place in athletics at P. C. H. S. For the first time since 1926, Pekin golfers accomplished something. This accomplishment came through winning the first four places in the state district meet. Playing under adverse conditions on a strange course, which not one of the members of the team had seen before, they managed to shoot fine scores and to prove themselves worthy of being district champions. In the Big Twelve Meet the team placed fourth, which is certainly worth mentioning. In the several dual meets which were held, Pekin made a fine record by winning the majority of the matches. The scores are not recorded here because the scoring Ls quite involved and not easily explained. In one meet, however, Amerigo Monti gained riV ie with Bloomington’s first man, who later won the state champ onship. N y Haldoni Monti Velde Cox Klleu Mosbck Girls’ Athletics Miss Ellen Mosbek, physical education adviser for girls, received her B.S. degree at the University of Minnesota and her M.A. degree at Columbia University in New York. For two years she was manager of the Illinois State League of Girls' Athletic Associations in the state athletic office in Chicago. Previous to her coming to Pekin, she taught at Wood-stock, Illinois, and at the Illinois State Normal, Normal, Illinois. Recently at the meeting of the Illinois Physical Education Association, Miss Mosbek was elected president. The Girls’ Athletic Association co-operates with the physical education department in sponsoring a great variety of activities in which all girls are invited to participate. The various sports offered for girls in G. A. A. and the gym classes are hockey, archery, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tap, social, and creative dancing, and tumbling. During the fall of 1933, a hodge-podge hour was introduced into the program of sports. One hour a week was set aside for this activity, at which time the girls could engage in shuffle board, deck tennis, badminton, horseshoes, ping pong, and handball. Once a year a telegraphic basketball-shooting contest is sponsored by the Illnois League of Girls’ Athletic Association to its members. Pekin is one of the 250 high schools which are members of this organization. As a member of the league, Pekin bas the privilege of holding and attending play days in the spring and the fall t which other member schools arc invited. At the close of the schoo1 year, camps are opened to mem- I'null row: Mace, Anderson, Hishop, Jones, Sorenson, Behrens, Colvin, Williamson, Johnson, I'lrich, Kohl ., Kelch. Adkins. Coates. Sr ton it row: Kcohane. Bearden, Hailey, Parks, Trim pie, Anderson, Pro; hi. Lautenschlager, ilodie, Molt, Conn, Johnson, Arnold, Moshek, Koman Manker, Porter. Third row: Switzer, Smith, l.ohnes, Hlack. Krpan, Anderson, Maloney, Hennett, Storer, Albrecht, l,o|iossa, Lukeman, Doren, Saal, llcs , .Mont gomery, Keefe, Lawson, Klochcnga, Winski, Cox. Back row: Roberson, Tucker, Schlieman, Berger, Horen, Andrews, Fischer, Waldbeser. Woodley, Sill, Thomas, Batterton, Alsop, Hatton. Smith Hrnmmer, Keil. hers of the (i. A. A. for one week. These camps have been situated on various lakes throughout Illinois. Central camp last year was at Lake Bloomington. After a girl has fulfilled the requirements, which are participation in sports, keeping health rules, having a good record in sportsmanship and scholarship, and securing a total of 000 points, she is eligible for her first award, a numeral of the year she graduates. When 1,200 points have been earned, she may receive the school letter. Sixteen hundred points entitle her to the first state award, a block letter “1”. The highest award is the second state award, a chenille emblem representing the map of Illinois mounted on a blue felt background. The girls receiving awards during the year of 1933-1934 were as follows: first award, Ruth Heren, Gladys Black, Evelyn Andrews, Pauline Lopossa, Hazel Coates, Caroline Mott, Marcella Bishop. Kathleen Arnold, and Florence Bearden; second award, Berneda Conn, Virginia Schlieman, and Grace Sill; third award. Betty Kelch and Hazel Thomas. At the beginning of eaHi semester, girls are taken into the G. . A. At this t'me a banquet is held, the new girls initiated, and awards are given out. The G. A. A. held a carnival April 13, 1934, to which the public was invited. The G. A. A. board is composed of: Tresident .......................Edna Albrecht Vice-president ......................Della Doren Secretary .......................Betty Roberson Treasurer ...................Virginia Schlieman Taint seeretaty..................Margaret Bodie Trout row: Tomlin, Maloney, Tucker, Roberson, Wolfcr. Second row: Thomas. Bailey. Switzer, Parks, Fischer. Burk row: Hlack. Lopossa, Lampitt, Andrews. Adye-lott, Morris, Ultich, Luke man, Pro.hl. P.o.hl, Tc ter, Griggs. . The one and only hoys’ cooking class in P. C. II. S.; and can those hoys mix the ingredients for a devil’s food cake!!! II. A typical scene in the Little Theatre. . Bud” Velde, the drum major of P. C. H. S.—koto he can strut. IV. Coach Hausslcr “dusting” his coupe. V. IVhy the ruffled appearance, “Bud” Joergert VI. No wonder the library is such a popular place with such handsome and good-natured library cadets. Vernon Erwin Student Council The Student Council is the leading organization of the student body. It is a means whereby students are permitted voting power i.i administering the affairs of the school. The students elected to the Student Council co-operate to the best of their ability with the faculty in carrying on the work which proves to be for the best good of the student body. Near the end of each school year, the Student Council acts in an advisory capacity in selecting the National Honor Society members. It assists in directing the student activity program. It maintains a student lyceum course. It has the directing power of the expenditures of the council funds which are used for school purposes. When called on, it audits the school treasurer’s books. Also, it maintains a lost and found bureau which is a valuable asset in locating students’ strayed property. With the steadily and rapidly increasing number of the student body, it has been necessary to enlarge the membership. In previous years the members were elected at the beginning of the school year. The presidents of the classes were members. The council representatives remained in the council until graduation. V ith the amendment made this year to the constitution, the class officers are to be elected by each section, A and 1J, of the classes, at the beginning of each semester, and the presidents are members of the council for one semester. The class representatives are elected at the beginning of the year, as before, and stay in the council until graduation. The freshman B’s. entering in February, elect their council representatives with their class officers. This new method enables more students to try for its membership. It gives the council a more changing interest and personality from semester to semester. Standing committees are appointed at the beginning of each semester. They are as follows: fellowship, lost and found, finance, student lyceum, and National Honor Society. Among the many recent accomplishments of the council are the opening of a social room, the organization of a lost and found department, a student cadet system, and the publication of a student manual. The Student Council promotes advancement and smooth functioning of the school. vice-president, Vernon Cox; and sec- Front row: I.owman, Soltermann, Richards, Eldredge, Erwin, York. Turner, Smith, Ketch. Second row: Brown, Phillips, Todd, Lindsey, Stowe, Himmel. Third rou . Johnson, (Ireen, Velde, Arnett, Monti, Deppert. Fourth row: Rohrs. Reese, Meyers, Bennett, Velde, Cox. 5 National Honor Society Because scholarship should he recognized and emphasized, the Phi Beta Kappa society was organized among colleges in 1776. However, it was not until 19(X) that Dr. W illiam B. Owen, principal of the South Side Academy in Chicago, founded a scholarship honor society for secondary schools, and thereby filled a long-felt need for this type of organization. During the next 17 years many societies sprang up in different sections of the country, each having its own requirements and badge. Typical of these were the Cum Laude Society, the Oasis Society, the Arista Society, and the Epoebian Society. There then began a feeling that if the principle of the honor society was sound, it should be national in its application. It was at this time that the National Honor Society was founded. The Pekin chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1925 and has 160 members at present. In determining how selections should be made, the society believed scholarship too narrow; so selections are based not only on scholarship, but also on character, service, and leadership. To be elected a student must stand in the first third of his class scholastically. These students are then voted upon by the entire faculty and Student Council and finally decided upon by a faculty committee. Not more than 15 percent of the class may become members. Of the class of 1934, 21 were elected. This is the highest honor P. C. H. S. can pay to any student. Congratulations, National Honor Society members of 1934. Front row: Dorcn, Melville, Velde, York, Stambaugh, Uayc , Turner. Second row Draper. Deppert, Albrecht, l«ockett, Saal, Dinners. Wilson. Third rote: Danccy, Rosenberg, Cox, Bennett, Borsch, Khni, Thompson, Erwin. I,c!a Lockett, Adviser National Thespians Activities of the Honorary Dramatic Society, the National Thespians Troupe No. 146, were efficiently and successfully guided during the past year by the president, Otto Koch. Other officers who contributed to the success of the year were Marion W alters, vice-president, Lois Eldrcdgc, secretary, and Turner Soltermann, treasurer. However, the greatest part of the praise goes to Miss Louise Falkin, faculty adviser, who so patiently and ably directed productions. “The Lion and the Mouse” was presented as the annual all-school Thespian drama, and as a consequence of it nine students were admitted into the organization. Twelve other students were initiated and given membership as a result of their efforts in the junior class play, “Little W omen”, and the senior class play, “The Copperhead”. The total number of Thespians in school increased to 29, the largest group I . C. H. S. has had in any one year. In addition to these performances, the Thespians presented two one-act plays, April 17, • as a chapel program, entered the Wesleyan one-act play contest, the Big Twelve, and several other contests held in May. For the Big Twelve contest each of the three schools entered, namely Springfield, Lincoln, and Pekin, prepared three plays and acted as host to the other two schools. Thus three separate programs were given, one in each town. This is the first year Big Twelve has sponsored a contest in dramatics, probably due to the influence of Mr. Lindsey who has worked for several years to have a one-act play festival included in Big Twelve activities. Parks, Short, Green, Glass, IsenburR, Soltermann, Porter, Lauterhach, Smith, Hardenbrook, Baumgartner, Walters, Ubben, Koch. Denekas, Hayes, Hinners Weber, Rohrs, Walters, Sanborn, Denekas, Uhben, I. an ham, Tomlin, Smith, I.auterbach, Jayne, Green Drama Club Students, who have taken the course in dramatics, have participated in a public dramatic production, or are National Thespian members, make up the Dramatic Club. The purpose of the organization is to further interest in high school play production, to develop an appreciation for good drama, and to give the members experience in acting. During the second semester, one-act plays were prepared and presented in the new “Little Theatre”. These included “Highness”, “Twilight of the Moon”, a cutting from “Of Thee I Sing”, and “All On a Summer’s Day”. Performances of these and other plays were also given at the Garden Club, Cosmopolitan Club, Kiwanis Club, Rotary, Y. VY. C. A. annual meeting, Congregational and First M. E. Churches, and the Junior High Mothers’ Club. Plays were exchanged with Mason City and Canton; that is, each of these schools presented a play during chapel, and, in exchange, Pekin supplied a program for each of them. First Skmkstkr Officers: President .......................................John Hinncrs Vice-president ................................Marion Walters Secretary-treasurer .........................Turner Soltermann Second Semester Officers: President .......................................Luella Weber Vice-president ....................................Otto Koch Secret ary-treasurer ..........................Gertrude Hayes Faculty adviser................................Miss L. Falkin Top rote: Denekas, Soltermann, liinncrs, Hamilton, Koch. Eyres, brooking, Sanlmrn. Second rote: Erwin, Baumgartner, Ketcham, Green, Falkin, Ubbcn, Iscnburg, I .an hum, Rohrs. Third r.'tc: Smith, l.auterbach. Weber, Walters, Kldredge, Turner, Porter, Hayes, Bishop. Quill and Scroll Mary Ellen Saal, President Quill and Scroll “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make ye free.” Some people may think that gone are the days when an organization of high school students held up such a quotation. as its motto. But, strange as it may seem, all over the world high school people who belong to Quill and Scroll try to live up to this maxim. The full name of Quill and Scroll is The International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. This name may, to some extent, explain the reason for the motto. But, to fully understand it, let us look into the history of this society. It all came out of some person’s thinking that ability, achievement in writing, and other phases of journalistic work in high school should be recognized and rewarded. Being an ambitious soul, this person agitated the idea until it finally, became a fact when Quill and Scroll Society was founded at the University of Iowa on April 10. 1926, as a non-secret society of honor for high school students. It grew until it became first, a national society, and finally, international. Its first purpose is to instil in students the idea of scholarship. Most national high school societies have this as their first aim. To develop better journalists and to promote a higher code of ethics is the keynote of the organization. This is a most worthy purpose because journalists play such a vital part in the lives of persons all over the world through the newspapers. Out of this main objective comes the last which is to promote exact and dispassionate thinking clear and forceful writing. Quill and Scroll members are the nosiest people in school. They are in the corridors, everywhere, early and late. They are always looking for someone or something newsy. They arc forever seen with pad and pencil, eyes and ears alert, eager, and on the job. W ho knows but what some day, with Miss B. Falkin’s keen eye on every word he writes, a hard-working member of the Pekin chapter of Quill and Scroll may develop into a Floyd Gibbons or a “Pat” Flannigan? Time alone w ill tell. Front row: Do.en, Killers, Saa!, Melville. Khlers, Turner. Second row: Morsch. MerKSUithaler. It. Kaikin, Hanni , Sumner. Dni k rote: Sayers. Hayes, Walters. 58 Robert Schwartz Mary Kllen Saal Vernon Rohrs The Pekinois I )id you ever stop to think what the word Pekinois means? It is really a home-made word, for Webster does not have it catalogued. It is simply a combination of the two words Pekin and noise. W hen put together they spell Pekinois, the word that means a world of noise. Pekinois has completed its ninth year. Three semesters during the depression found P. C. H. S. without a school publication, but it recovered and came back twice as good— a bi-weekly for the first time in its career. The 1934 publication of Pekinois was untouched by outsiders’ hands. It was a purely P. C. H. S. product. The journalism class had charge of the gathering and writing of the news. Every Monday an assignment sheet was posted on Miss B. Falkin’s bulletin board. Every member of the class carried out his work in a professional way. They interviewed, wrote news and feature stories, and typed the columns for the dummy. Gertrude Hayes risked her life and loss of friends for the sake of adding a little spice to Pekinois. She edited her famous “Gabby Gert’s Dirt”, after which there was the possibility that circumstances would force her to sit beside a person whose deep, dark secret she had revealed to the entire school. The student editor and Miss Falkin planned each issue and made a dummy to send to the commercial department, which served as the printing press. Advanced stenography students then took over the job. They cut stencils, which was the hardest part of the entire process, for it had to be done perfectly the first time. They then operated the mimeograph machine, thereby finishing the paper. Each of the 32 girls in the class devoted a certain amount of her time each week to the publication of the 1924 Pekinois. Miss Jessa supervised this technical stage in the evolution of the paper. Vernon Rohrs and Robert Schwartz were the business managers. They were actually such good salesmen that they sold all the advertis ng space before they completed calling on all their prospects. These two boys were really the backbone of the paper, because what project can long exist without funds? Every single person connected with the publication was just as important, though, because what good is a backbone without surroundings? ... P. C. H. S. newsboys or newsgirls delivered the finished Pekinois to its customers P. C. H. S. students. Itrrimv W. Palkin t Reading Club The Reading Club is a new organization under the supervision of Miss Louise Falkin. The only requirement for membership is that each member must give readings. The club is divided into two groups: one group meets on Monday and the other on Wednesday. The procedure of the club is informal. There are no offices, committees, or dues, and no social functions. The purpose of this group is to gain a better understanding and love of poetry and literature through its interpretation. A number of meetings arc given over to poetry interpretation, the group reading as individuals or as a group in choral reading. At two meetings this semester the club worked on the interpretation of one-act plays. In addition to this group work, each member chooses one reading to work on during the semester; it can be humorous, dramatic, or poetry. Because of the informality of the club, the girls lose their self-consciousness and feel free to express themselves. Rehearsals of these selections are done during the reading period and each person receives individual help and suggestions on the interpretation of the selection he chooses to work on. Toward the end of each semester a final performance of each of the readings is given before the club. The students then have these selections ready to be given before other groups or before the high school assembly. I hiring the year the Reading Club members have furnished programs for the high school assembly, for several Girl Reserve groups, library cadets, French Club and others. During the semester, too, the members acted as critics to skits from “The Lion and the Mouse , “Little Women , “The Cop|� erhcad , and “Mansions . Also the interpretation contestant for the Rig Twelve contest was chosen at a meeting of the club with club members acting as judges. “The jioetry of words should help us to see the poetry of life. Poetry is a way of looking at life. Poetry resembles sorrow, love, and faith. Me are all poets when we read a poem well. Front r.w: Weber, Hoffman Robertson, Mace. Smith Manker, Potter, Marshall Winski, Short. Sf'ond row: Budde, Jayne George, Kldredge, Ubben Hnye , So.termann. fim k rote: I.. Falkin, Wal ters. Porter, Green, Al sop, Hattcrton, Lawson Ulrick. 60 Tot rote: Khlers, Fellows, Lawton. Sumner. Lohman. Wilson. Anderson. Mohr. Second row: Harrison, Sorenson, Jolly. Hcrbig, Fillers, Williamson, Mott, Walters. A Cadet Speaks One intensely interesting phase of high school work is that of helping in the library. So let us journey to this department. We enter a long, rectangular room with a platform at one end. It is from this platform that so much is seen and heard. You may be seated. I shall go about tin- daily routine. Several girls have congregated and apparently are engaged much as I am. This may be explained by saying: pupils interested in library work may earn credits by helping with the routine. These cadets must furnish students any material which they may request, be it a history reference hook or the life of John I). Rockefeller. After that, returned books must be slipped and put away, cards arranged, and errands run. One essential feature of this work is keeping things straight. For instance, suppose Tim Black checks a book out for the sixth hour. The book fails to appear at the close of the hour. Has it been left at the user’s table, or has he carried it absent-mindedly away? If the latter is the case, a dainty white slip is delivered to him. Books must be properly put away so that mountains and rivers are not mixed with the lives of great men. The books are arranged by numbers and related subject material grouped together. You r'ghtfully inquire, “But is this interesting?” I answer in the affirmative. Aside from the training which it furnishes, there is the contact with the students. There arc all ty|H s: those really earnest seekers of knowledge, those mischievous time-killers, and the visiting girl. All of these cadets belong to a Library Cadet Club wh:ch meets on Monday the activity period. The club does many interesting things such as making book covers, giving reports on different phases of library work, and. of course, enjoying social good times. Once, I remember, we journeyed to the Times printing shop in th’s city. There we were shown the ins and outs of the printing process. The main purpose of the club is to acquaint its members with the fundamentals of library science. This holds an advantage for people who are thinking of mak:ng it a life vocation. If 1 were to summarize the personal benefits from this work, two are outstanding; first, I have acquired a systematized method of do ng things; second, I have had a wonderful chance for psychological observation which I haven’t used to the best advantage. If I were to go into this work as a vocation, I should like to be in a large hospital doing work with patients and their reading. 61 Alex Zimmerman Combined Chorus The Combined Chorus is a picked group from all of the large chorus classes in the music department. Although the membership could be twice as large in view of the available material, yet the organization is limited to 60 to comply with the maximum number allowed in Big 12 competition. The combined group is organized in the form of an a cappclla choir. The boys and girls, however, are organized in separate units, also, and are known as the Special Boys’ Glee Club and the Si ecial Girls’ Chorus. Thus it is possible for the group to furnish a variety of entertainment for any occasion. The “Rhapsody in Black”, a minstrel revue, set off the musical productions of the year in a big way when it was on the boards in November. For the first time in years it was necessary to close the box office and take down the “standing room only” signs. The production itself consisted of an old time minstrel first part, into which such effects as skeleton and Japanese choruses were interpolated. The ballads and comedy songs were selected from popular music of 20 years ago. The jokes were compiled by the end-men themselves. The professional snap with which the first part moved will be remembered for some time. The afterpiece of the production was a revue in the form of a negro county fa:r. Such things as the beauty contest and fire demonstration were introduced by “Bob” Iscnburg. The fair was climaxed by acts from the “Midway”. In this section of the entertainment Fred Eryse held the audience spellbound with his presentation of the “Maldrose Drop”. The Rhapsody” was a good illustration of education for the masses, for the cast of more than 100 included white-face circle, ballad singers, end-men, choruses of skeletons, Japanese girls, cotton pickers, sugar babies, and spectators, a comic band for the fair, and an orchestra in the pit. In addition to this were scores of students working on the mechanical end of the show. l haj� o ly in lilack Masner, Spencer, Saal, Mans, I'ttharc front row: Briennn. Wilson. Thcis, Man leer, Kohtz. Jayne, Sipes, Strickfaden, Arnold, Hayes, Zimmerman. Second row: Farmer, Ketchum, No. ton, Schricber, Smith, Harris, Conn, Brown, Anderson. Colvin. FIciiKal. EldrcdKc, Bearden. Budde. Taylor Third row Not.rki. Johnson, Ketcham, Phillips, Huddc. Myers, Youi:k, Alsop, Herbi«, Hardy, Knapp, Seelyc. Renner. Janssen. fourth t tc: Knglc, Schwartz, King, Weber, Hayes. Williamson, Sutter, I,o|K ssa, Myers, Sanborn, Himmel, Smith, Lott. Townspeople arc already inquiring about the “Rhapsody in Black for 19.V4. The most spectacular of productions yet to enhance the I . C. H. S. stage came in the form of “La Mascottc , Edmond Audran's world famous comic opera, which played to two large houses on February 8 and 10. Scenically, the production was a big advance over previous productions. The throne room setting in the second act with its colonnade and grand staircase in the style of the late Renaissance brought forth voluntary applause from the audiences at each performance. The Italian Inn of the third act with its rock columns and fountain of running water aPo won favorable comment. The practical features of the settings were also an advance. The grand staircase was constructed with such balance and support as to hold the weight of the entire cast during certain routines, and it could be folded and cleared off the stage in less than a minute. From a standpoint of costunvng the “Mascot was said by townspeople to be the most elaborate ever seen in Pekin. Professional costumes valued at $1,000 were used in conjunction with several sets of chorus wardrobe made by the home economics department. All were in the period of the late Renaissance and early Cavalier. Critics pronounced the principal cast the strongest yet presented in Pekin High s oper-r� ic historv. Veteran “Tod Koch, playing his last h gh school leading-man role with Geraldine Sutter as prima donna, reached a perfection unusual for high school production. Esther Young brought to the cast a personality well-fitted for Fiametta and a great deal of experience to lend confidence to lesser lights. The new principals surprised the public. Herbert Schricber as farmer Rosco and Fritz Velde as Prince Lorenzo made a comedy tc-m which stole the show in spite of the fact that both actors were making debuts. John Engle as the effeminate Prince Frederic displayed the rare ability to hold character and speak lines and, at the same time, win singing laurels. The choruses—soldiers, peasant boys, peasant girls, lords, lad es, pages, punchinellocs-all worked zealously and untiringly throughout a strenuous rehearsal schedule and presented snap and showmanship that would have done credit to many a road-weary professional troupe. I.a Mascottc Front rote: Kornof f , Mace, V oik, Sutter, Weber, Jones, Heiser, Schwartz, Bcharelle. Second rote; Hancock, V o I f I e y , Arnold. Brown. Eden, Brown, Myers, Phillips. Third rote: Nievar. Zim merman, Koch, Hardt. Combined Music Club The Combined Music Club is made up of the vocal and piano groups. Each section meets once each week. Membership in the vocal group is limited to students interested in solo singing. Solo work of a serious nature is insisted upon to coincide with the high standards of the Big 12 solo competition. The vocal group has enjoyed a good year, in which the barriers of formality were removed and students participated for the sheer joy of singing and bettering their ability. The piano group is for students interested in solo piano performance. In this group the students are assgned definite studies and pieces to meet specific technical needs. During the year some conscientious work was done. Orchestra The most notable growth in the music department during the year occurred in tin-orchestra. With the formation of string classes in the fall a renewed interest in the orchestra was started. The purchase of violas and cellos made possible by the proceeds of the Rhapsody in Black started two much needed sections. Coupled with this growth in the string section was the policy of filling the other chairs of the orchestra by invitation only. In this way it was possible to keep the balance of the ensemble proportionate with the string choir, and also to assure the best talent available for the other sections. With the ever-increasing interest in strings, a great Pekin orchestra is forecast for the future. Front rote: Garlish, Wheel, Weber, Porn off, Zimmerman, Foster. Jones. Brown. Second rote: I). Brown, Engle, Theis, Farmer, Vandcrwater, Skinner, Lane, Bearden. Third rote: Knnkel, I). Foster, Scheffler, Bearden, Roscnberc. Keen. Brooking. Frederick . Wolfer. 64 The Band The hand is an organization of which 1 . C. H. S. can he exceptionally proud and rightly so. During the fall and early winter, its main work was marching. The 72 snappy members of the marching unit appeared with their original and unique formations at all of the football games at home, making the period between halves an interesting and lively one. They also added color and pep (the band can yell louder than all the rest of the. school put together) to the entire afternoon’s panorama. Illinois State Normal Teachers’ College sent an invitation, which was accepted, to enter a marching contest at Normal. Pekin proceeded to win first place in spite of the stiff competition offered by Pontiac, Chonoa, Normal, and several other large schools. These victors then journeyed up to Central with the team, and it was generally conceded that they presented a superior appearance to that of the Central band. This last year saw the band march in many civic programs, too. After most of the marching was over, preparation began for concert work and for playing at basketball games. The group is grateful to the athletic department for the band benefit game between Pekin and Sisterville, West Virginia. The instrumentation has been greatly improved recently. Representative of the newly added instruments are bass clarinets, alto clarinets, bassoons, and oboes. The sections that formerly were weak have been strengthened. This group is playing more difficult music, such as “Barber of Seville”, “Finlandia”, and other haunting melodies. A spring concert was given and was greatly enjoyed. For the first time the band entered the state contest for class A high school bands. The year 1933-34 has been an exceptional one for the band, and the major reason for its prominence has been due to its excellent director, Mr. Cannon. He is a master, ironing out the difficult passages and minute details, and producing a versatile crew that can go in an instant from Sousa’s Band to the Philadelphia Philharmonic Symphony. The 90 odd piece band in Pekin High is reaching new heights. Vive! La bande. Front rote: Volk, Farmer, l.euthardt, I.owmnn, Skinner, Orr, Cannon, I Iannis, Beach, Frederick, Short, Schwartz. Johnson. Second rowi Frederick, Schcfller, Wilkinson, Eden, Belville, I«ane, George, McOnown, Notzki, Mace, Smith. Third row: Vogel, Lautenschlager, Green, Schwartz, Belville. Hudson, Tobin, I.eischiedt, Bronner. Smith, liinncrs, Evans. V' Fourth roxv: Harms } I.athjpp . Meeker, Schwinn. Ubbcn, I.ohnes, Howell. Soltermann. Eden, Denekas. Fifth row: Foster, Minimal. Ncivar, Howell, Crist, Thompson, I.ohnes. Richards, Belter, 'lilies. Sixth row: Wilson, IIal� wc!l, Betze'.l erger. Radcliff. Kunkel. Diingenberg, Harris, Seggerman, Schroeder. Girl Reserves is just what its name implies -a club for g’rls who arc ready at all times to be of service to anybody. In order to be a member, a girl is required to know the slogan, purpose, pledge, and the meaning of each letter in the name of the organization, Girl Reserves. After the girls have gained admittance, they are requested to earn at least 20 po'nts a semester. W ith the earning of extra credit points they are awarded emblems, a ring, a pin, etc. This organization is divided into nine groups, each with an adviser, and over all is the head adviser, Miss Mary Crawford. There arc individual group meetings every Wednesday excepting one which is a get-together meeting of all groups in the auditorium. One evening each autumn the girls gather in the park for a Lantern Parade. The community is invited to enjoy this beautiful ceremony. Just at dusk, the girls march through the park singing and carrying their lighted Japanese lanterns. Afterwards all assemble around a camp tire which has been lighted by the senior-group president. Every Thanksgiving, baskets are contributed to needy families and are delivered by the girls. Names of the needy families are secured from the Salvat'on Army. The Christmas party this year was held on December 17. There were 170 present. Each girl took care of a little girl or boy for the evening. A delicious lunch was served at 5:30. After supper games were played, and, at 7 o’clock, dear old Santa arrived. After a delightful time the happy children were delivered safely into their mothers’ arms. Mary Crawford Vesper Service is planned and carried out by the girls. They select a theme and build a devotional service around it. And the idealistic spirit of it is probably representative of the girls at their finest and most selfless. This spring there was held a Spring Conference. It was a gathering of Girl Reserves from all over the United States. Certain outstanding, individual speakers of Girl Reserves were present. P. C. H. S. selected four girls to represent it, and others, who cared to go, joined the group. Every year on the Thursday before Mother's Day, there is given a Mother and Daughter banquet in honor of mother. This is a very beautiful rite. The wonderful ceremony helps the girls to realize what a mother is and what she has gone through for them. Rut this organization is not stopped at the end of a school term as are other organizations. Instead, girls may enjoy the healthful surroundings of camp life. Generally, each group nominates one, two, or even more, to represent their group at camp. It is held the last week in June and the first in July. Each girl is required to pass a health examination to insure that she is physically fit to carry on these weeks of various activities. Every girl has a goal to strive for during her time there because at the end of each week the best sport is chosen, and this, indeed, is a great honor. There are also awards for each activity. Some of the activities included are swimming, baseball, volleyball, archery, croquet, dramatics, music, handicraft, campcraft, and hiking. Tot rote: Bluejacket, Rosenberg, BramlaKe, Johnson. Second row: Dcnckas, Hinners, York, Dancey. Debate “Ladies and Gentlemen of the Radio Audience: We are now broadcasting from the Little Theatre of P. C. H. S. Here, my friends, is staged a mighty battle of wits, a debate on an ever-increasing popular subject, the radio. The question reads: Resolved, that the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio operation and control. ‘“Uh, well, what docs this mean?’ I hear many of you say. ‘I didn’t know there was a difference.’ “Let’s see. There are two minutes left before starting time, so I’ll explain it briefly. “In Great Britain, the government owns and controls the radio stations. Their system is supported by a tax. Stations in the United States are privately owned, and many of the programs are sponsored by advertisers. W hich system presents the better programs and is more suitable for the United States? That is the 1934 debate question. “The teams have been quite fortunate thus far, defeating both Mason City ami Lincoln, and 1 am told that they are out to get more honors for I . C. H. S. in the State League, and also in the National Forensic, if they enter. This will mean a trip to Chicago for them. Although debate is hard work, a lot of fun is had at practice meetings and on these trips. Since they are debating the radio question this year, the debaters even recognize one another in radio terms. “And now let me introduce the teams. The first affirmative speaker is little Chuck (Bernard Shaw) Dancey. John (Maestro) Hinners is second speaker, and Leland (Crosby) Baumgartner is captain. And now the negative. W ell, well! Here we have a sophomore, Donald (Eddie Cantor) Bramlage as first speaker. Either Irving (Rubinoff) Kosenburg or Milton (Damrosch) Denekas will speak second. Dorothy (Grade) York is captain. “Up steps little Chuck. How many of you have ever turned your radios off in disgust? “Ladies and gentlemen, the battle’s over. No decision will be given, but we are now sure that there are two sides to the question. Forensic Club Shakespeare once said, “Mend your speech lest it mar your fortune,’’ and, since Shakespeare’s time, the importance of speech has increased. Modern inventions, the modern swing of the industrial world—many things have demanded better speech. No matter what occupation you are looking forward to, whether you give orders or take them, you can do so much better if you speak well. So why not strive to mend your speech and finally come to your unmarred fortune? The purpose of the Forensic Club is to create and develop an interest in all forms of public speaking—debate, oratory, readings, impromptu and extemporaneous speaking. Anyone interested in speech work may join this club, and here, by appearing on programs, he learns his ability and how to excel in it. Where could he find a better place to have his interest in all forms of speech created and developed than before his own classmates? Let’s visit room 218 the third hour on some Monday morning. If we do, we are bound to hear some interesting program. It has its serious side, but, of course, its humorous side, too. Near the beginning of the semester, we may hear the new memlters give impromptu talks. Some are so anxious to speak they fall onto the platform; others are so anxious to quit they almost fall off. Soon naturalness appears, and their created interest in speech is developed. Often we hear “Isic” Porter present one of her humorous readings, or serious(?) “Gcrt’’ Hayes give a dramatic selection. Debates are held frequently and in a delightful way, whether it be on the radio question, taxation, or the comparative value of holes in doughnuts and limburger cheese. On one of our programs near the beginning of the semester, W alter Herget made money for taking and giving an impromptu speech for Joe McNaughton. Hut now, everyone takes part willingly, mending his speech, and it is to be hoped that through this effort an unmarred fortune may be waiting for him at the end of the rainbow. Emory Hardenbrook led the group the first semester with Donna Brown, vice-president, and Leland Baumgartner, secretary-treasurer. The president for the second semester was Charles Danccy, vice-president, Vernon Erwin, and secretary-treasurer, Harriet Sumner. Tof row: Krwin, Woodley, Baumgartner, Heisel, Brown, Hinners, Hannig, Hardenbrook. Second row: York, Hayes, Sumner, Porter, Smith, I.auterbach, Tucker, Arnold, lngrassia. Science Club I he Science Club was organized in 1925 to develop and create further interests in science. It is one of the older and finer organizations of the school. At present the membership of the Science Club is composed of 20 hard-working boys who are concerned in scientific work and its problems. At regular club meetings various reports of scientific benefit are given, and experiments are performed by these students; most of the demonstrations are extremely valuable. To create further interests and develop greater works, the club has been subdivided into four groups: biology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. This permits a wider range of program material. 1 he dues of the Science Club are 10 cents a semester, or 15 cents a year. This money is used for parties, equipment and miscellaneous articles. It is the cherished hope of Mr. Phillips and the members of the club that some day they will be able to buy a motion picture machine out of this money. The club has bought several framed pictures of great scientists, and some of these are hanging in room 223. i he qualifications of this club are very simple, namely interest and willingness to participate in its activities. It is hoped that the knowledge obtained from this club will be carried into practical work and will give its members a greater understanding of nature and her laws. OFFICERS I ikst Skmkstkk Second Skmkstkk John Sandborn ................President............. Kenneth Merrick John 1 )eppert ............Vice-president............. Loren Arnett Clarence Sommers ........Secretary-treasurer....... Clarence Sommers Adviser.................J. B. Phillips Top row: Glass, Frankenstein, Jordan, Maruso, llardenhrook, Denekas. Second row: Grogan, Juchems, Phillips, Rond, Parks. Third row: Slaubaugh, Reardon, Deppcrt, Sanborn, Sommers, Arnett, Ingrassia. To row: Allard, Graber, Price, Hoen, Roberts. Williams. Vogel, Abel. Second row: Kivord. Chrisman. Chrisman, Friedinger, Wolfcr, Sommers. Rowell. Third row: Storrer, Gauwitz, Stouthammer. Junker, Schuttler, Volk, Hardt, Kaniey, Higgins. Fourth row Long, Rocke, Pcppcrt, Fielder, Uenburg, Proehl, Roberts. Agriculture Club The Future Farmers of America is a national organization consisting of students interested in the work of vocational agriculture. They have given to this farming community very valuable information in scientific farming and business ways of handling farm accounts and records. The Pekin chapter was organized October 17. 1929. and, under the leadership of Mr. Fielder, has increased in membership from 13 to 26. The judging shows held in the fall and spring are always attended and Pekin manages to get her share of ribbons. This last fall at the Corn and Poultry Show held at Eureka, Illinois, the boys brought back S31.50 in premiums won by their com and poultry projects. Donald Ramey won $5.50, which was highest individual prize for this club. There were ribbons given for the first five places in each class registered. During the months of February, March, and April, the Agriculture Club and class test seed corn for the farmers in this county to enable them to plant good grain. The first 100 ears are tested free, but for every ear over a hundred, a cent an ear is charged. The money received from this labor is used to help pay expenses to the state judging contest held in June at the University of Illinois. This club will continue to grow and help the farming industry of this community in every way possible. The condition of the country daily points to the necessity of finer crops, finer stock, and improved farms. 11'here grows? Where grows il not? If lain our toil, ll'e ought to blame the culture, not the soil. OFFICERS President ..................—........ Vice-president ...................... Secretary ........................... Treasurer...........-................ Program chairman..................... Class reporter..................... — ...Orville Deppert ......Carl Wolfcr ..Robert Isenburg ....Walter Proehl .......Glen Rocke Clarence Sommers .....Virgil Fielder 7i Latin Club Several years ago, a group of students, who were specially interested in the study of Latin, organized a new club in IV C. H. S. At that time activities were held on Friday evening; students and parents both attended the meetings. The programs were varied and more lengthy than they arc at present. A few years after the club was organized, the activity period was introduced into the daily schedule and meetings were held during school hours. The third hour on Monday was chosen for the Latin Club. It was about this time that the members decided a constitution would be desirable. Hence, they wrote one and included the requirements for membership, the officers, and other particulars that were thought necessary. The constitution has been changed from time to time to meet changing conditions. Today any person studying Latin or who has studied it may become a member. Each member is required to appear on the program three times a semester. At the beginning of each term, the constitution is read and signed by those who wish to become members. In most clubs when roll is called, the members respond with the word, “Present”, hut in Latin Club they answer: “Adsuin”. The main purpose of this club is to further an interest in Latin. When the club was first organized, the members had matinees, art exhibits, book sales, food sales, and did various other things to earn enough money to buy the pictures in the Latin room and in one of the history rooms. The statues of Apollo, Diana, and Minerva that are in room 115 were also paid for by money earned by the Latin Club. The picture of the Latin Club that appears in the Pekinian was partially paid for with money from the club treasury. Some springs it has been the custom to have a potluck supper and then visit some theater that is showing a film connected with Roman life. Covered dish luncheons, wiener roasts, and picnics are held at various times throughout the semester. The programs are arranged by students with the aid of the adviser. Members of the club are asked to appear and various types of selections arc presented. Humorous readings, speeches on all phases of Roman life, and other topics connected with the Romans are discussed. That the Latin Club has proven its worth in furthering an interest in Latin has been shown by its continued existence. � Front row: I verwien, Park- Spencer. Schwartz, Itruck tier, (iuidi. Second row: Meeker, An derson, Lockett, Smith Sipes. Back row: Schanmherjj Smalley, Deppert, Smith Groen, McDonald. Top row: BurrmiRhs. Sanders. Rearden, Kahn. Crawford. Joerger. Rcnnett. Mergenthalc-Second row: Foster. Kohtz, Hancock, Soltermann. Turner, Farischon, Whited. French Club The French Club is held for the purpose of studying French customs and to increase the students’ vocabulary. There arc various kinds of programs. Some outside speakers, who have either been to France or who know considerably about France and French customs, often come in to talk to the club. Members of the club present short French plays several times each semester. As nearly as possible, the meeting is called to order, the minutes read, and most of the business carried on in French. Once in awhile the club works out a crossword puzzle, where French words are given and French words are to be filled in. Spelling bees are held. The instructor. Miss Crawford, pronounces the word in French and the contestant must spell it correctly in French, or withdraw. Frequently during the semester parties are held. At these parties it is the general custom to have a French menu served by French waitresses. German Club “Der Schiller Verein wird bittc zu Ordnung kornmen.” Ja! Ja! das ist the president of the German Club calling the meeting to order. Believe it or not, the whole meeting is conducted in the German language. At first it’s a struggle, and many times we hear a German start out, I make a motion—I mean—Ich mache rin_Oh, Miss Balckc, I want to move that the club prepare their annual Thanksgiving basket. How shall I say it?” Und dann Miss Balckc helps us und ”ve all soon catched on . The officers for the first semester were Dorothy York, president, Charles Burroughs, vice-president, and Hazel Draper, secretary-treasurer. Irving Rosenberg was president the second semester. Hazel Draper, vice-president, and Marie Buddc, secretary-treasurer. Oh, Ja! Und vc all have a good time mit unscren games und picnics! Top row: Ubben, Beetler, Rtirroughs, Ttudde. Second row: Preston, Ziehohl, Italcke. Galloway, t’bben. Third row: Reck, Pfanz, Rudde, York, I rajK r. (Jrimshaw, Allen. Commercial Club Shorthand scribblers—typing speedsters—bookkeepers! These are the students who are members of the Commercial Club, and how they can scribble and speed! The purpose of the Commercial Club is to increase the students' interest in the work of the commercial department and of the business world in general. This is accomplished through a variety of club activities. Business men are secured to talk on appropriate business subjects; demonstrations of office machines and equipment are given by office equipment houses and students; plays are presented which show the office worker at work; designs are made on the typewriter, including pictures, booklets, programs, etc.; short stories are read from shorthand notes; shorthand puzzles are solved; contests are held among the students. Did you ever see a mimeograph, a shorthand machine, a lithograph, or an electric typewriter? W ell, suppose you join the Commercial Club, and then you will know what those funny-looking machines are for. It is clever how they turn out hundreds of papers, and quite interesting ones, too. Maybe you have, and maybe you haven’t! But did you see Miss Dorothy Dow, the typing speed demon, at the World's Fair last summer? Well, the commercial classes didn't miss her when she came to P. C. H. S. As she demonstrated, she typed at the rate of 123 words a minute. Can you imagine that? I wonder how far behind some of our speedy typists in the Commercial Club would be. Each month a social program is given consisting of readings, songs, or games in which all members participate. Then, too, the pot luck supper and the wiener roast add to the fun of the commercialites. Many things of interest happen during this activity period. And why shouldn't it be a jolly group with Ross Norton and Frederick Himmel? During the first semester, there were 29 members. Miss Jessa acting as sponsor. The officers were as follows: President .....................................Maurice Jayne Vice-president ..............................Dorothy Belville Secretary-treasurer .........................Walter Chittick Miss Skinner and Mr. Rhodes were sponsors during the second semester. There were 39 members, the following serving as officers: President ...................................Dorothy Belville Vice-president ..............................Francis Koenig Secretary-treasurer ..................... Frederick Himmel The scribblers scribble on; the speedsters speed some more; the bookkeepers keep on keeping books; and the Commercial Club sails on. Top rou : Holmes, Edmund, Courtright, Smith, Norton, Kipper, Kraeger, Fisher. Second row: Smith, Oherle, I«ittle, Schaumburg, Jessa, Harmcs, Mohr, Brown, Lohmeyer. Third row: Weber, Heisel, Smith, Belville, Jayne, Chittick, Knapp, (Jit, lngrassia. Top row: Watkins, Smith, Wilson, Hittlcr. Second row: Deppert, Johnson, St. Cerny, Albertson, Velde. Third row: Krwin, Ripper, Jayne, Green. Mergan thaler, Single) , Cannon, Zimmerman. Fourth row: Hinners, Schwartz. Norton. Koch. bluejacket, Vehle, Ketcham, Colson. Iscnmirg. The Older Boys’ Club The Older Boys Club of Pekin High School is made up of members who are interested in the old Hi-Y and its work. This club, under the direction of Mr. Hittlcr, is the most active hoys organization in school. Its 150 members delve into many interesting phases of activity, such as chess, boxing, tap dancing, basketball, rille shooting, and tennis. I uc to its size, this dividing of the club into smaller units is necessary. The whole club meets every other Wednesday during the activity period, the smaller groups meeting alternate Wednesdays. At these larger meetings the intensely interesting programs that are put on for the whole club come from the smaller groups. The rifle club under the direction of Mr. Lee is made up of 10 members, and its main purpose is to learn the correct use of firearms. The boys in this group have had many exciting contests among themselves and hope to get matches with other gun clubs. Mr. Stowe has the chess players, and much remains to be learned about this game that is as old as history itself. It seems as if no one but the boys with a lot of patience joined this group. Basketball is the only phase of the club that is open to all members, and it is the only one that a person can belong to and still be in any of the other units. The team, under the guiding hand of Mr. Rhodes, had a very successful season, beating several Peoria teams. Miss Mosbek was generous enough to take the tap dancing aspirants in hand, and now some of the boys are quite adept at manipulating their feet to “hot rhythms. The big football men were the ones who were most eager to join this activity. The boxing group was made up of boys who probably had grudges aga.nst each other. Reports from this hunch of leather slingers are to the effect that all had a good time taking punches at each other’s noses. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Phillips had this group. Due to cold weather, the tennis boys with Mr. Cannon could not get in much actual experience, but they learned the art of racquet-wielding on the inside. Photography enthusiasts met with Mr. Paige during the second semester. A new group was formed, also, for those who find golf a major interest. The main purpose of the club as a whole is to create, maintain, and extend throu; bout the community high standards of Christian character. Student Assistants Aurora TtoteJlo Fern Kwing Almost always the first question asked an office assistant is, “What do you do?” This query evokes a multiple answer. During the hour that an assistant is in the office, various things may he required of him. Students are often called “upon the carpet”, and that necessitates a trip he made hy the assistant to 100, 215, or 217 to notify the offender that his presence is requested in the office without further delay. There arc times when Miss Falkin's or Mr. Zimmerman's efforts flower into a class play or an opera for which programs must he made. It is the privilege of the assistant to fold these or clip them together. For this purpose, a helper is sometimes called from study-hall. Many library slips and permits are cut in spare moments. Telephone messages for teachers or students must he taken and delivered. In short, the office assistant is the handyman about the place, an errand hoy, telephone operator, and information bureau all rolled into one. The really and truly hard-working students in this great school of ours are those who have been given the rating of assistants to the teachers. Their work consists of such tasks as grading true-false tests, recording grades, making out rc|M rt cards, typing, assisting in setting up laboratory experiments, watering plants, and even cleaning aquariums. An assistant must have passed successfully the subject matter in which he is helping, and he should be especially interested in this work. His reward, aside from the valuable training received, is two-fifths of a credit. The assistant really deserves much praise because he devotes two hours each week to this work, and he must maintain a scholastic average of 85; if he falls below this grade, he is released. The only lamentable part of an assistant’s job is that he cannot grade his own paper, and he may have to give a failing grade to a pal. Ushers The motion to have ushers in I . C. H. S. was presented to the Student Council and carried in 1930. Students with junior A standing or above are asked to volunteer for this service, and from this list the year’s ushers are chosen by Mr. Stowe. The ushers are divided into two groups. These groups alternate. At the first performance squad I ushers, at the next performance squad II ushers, and so on until the end of the year. As a reward, ushers are allowed to attend the performances at which they assist free of charge. They are also given five points per semester. Hall Cadet Each year the Student Council includes some student project in its program. In 1930, the project was the organization of a student hall cadet system. It is considered quite an honor to fill one of these positions because only students with a scholastic average of 85 or above and with good character are chosen. It is the duty of the hall cadet to see that no student goes to his locker during class hours without a properly signed permit (and if you don’t think that this is difficult, try to turn down a friend who says, “May I go to my locker for just a second?”), to allow no stranger to loiter in the building without a signed permit from the office, to courteously direct and conduct visitors about the building (visiting teachers and lyceum artists have been interested in our system), and to aid in general corridor supervision, which includes turning off unnecessary lights and picking up paper. There are 12 posts each hour of the day, including the captain in the main corridor. Besides, there is a president. One-eighth of a credit toward graduation is given for one semester of satisfactory work as a cadet. Much credit is due to Miss Todd, the faculty adviser, for the efficiency of this organization. The Copperhead As tlu final curtain was drawn on “The Copperhead”, many seniors finished a brilliant high school career. The last how to a high school audience was the most successful, financ’ally and dramatically, witnessed since the opening of the new auditorium in 1930. “The Copperhead”, written by Augustus Thomas, is an intensely dramatic story of the life of a Southern Illinois farmer, Milt Shanks, lie had been asked by President Lincoln to aid his country as a government spy, and unable to explain the work he was doing to his family or friends, his good standing in the community soon faded, leaving him without friends, for to them he was a Copperhead”. Abraham Lincoln was the only man in the United States who knew the sacrifice that Milt Shanks was making. Forty years later, in order that Milt’s granddaughter might marry the young politician with whom she was in love, Milt told the story and again he was a respected and much loved citizen of his community. The tragic element in Milt Shanks' life, however, was in the fact that both his boy. who died at Vicksburg, and the wife, who died of grief following the son's death, had gone believing him to be a “Copperhead and a traitor to his country. As Milt Shanks, Otto “Tod” Koch climaxed what has been the greatest dramatic career ever known for a student of Pekin High School. With his leading roles in “The Royal Family , “The Nut Farm”, The Lion and the Mouse , and “The Coppcarhcad”, “Tod” has made a name for himself that will be hard to surpass. The characterizations of Ross Norton as Newt Gillespie, Dorothy Smith as Grandma Perley, and Bob Isenburg as Captain Hardy were also most outstanding and will remain in the traditions of the Pekin High School Stage. Other characters in The Copperhead” who so ably supported Milt Shanks and the others mentioned were: Norman Flathers, Ma Shanks; Bob Colson. Joey; Lillian Borsch, Mrs. Bates; Dorothy Bclvillc. Sue Perley; Dick Schwartz, Lem Tollard; Vernon Erwin, Reverend Andrews; Darrell Green, Sam Carter; Gertrude Hayes, Madeline Kling; Don Evans, Phillip Manning; Lois Eldredge, Mrs. Manning, and Turner Soltermann. Dr. Randall. The part of the three year old daughter, Elsie, was played by Mary Ann Patrick. t'f'ii' stchc: hhlers. Smith, Pith op, Khlert. Wilson, Ror ch. Erwin, Green. Colton, Flathers, Patrick, Hclvillc, Koch. scent: Uentrarg, Hayes, Koch, Beans, Eldredge, Soltermann, Norton, Schwartz. FEATURES N.R.A. PARADE This year has been heralded throughout the United States as one of the most history-making periods the nation has ever experienced. President Roosevelt, in Washington, instituted the N. R. A. to start the country on the road to recovery; and, here in Pekin, the citizens have had a part in making the history of America. As evidence of their loyalty and enthusiasm, they organized a parade. Marian W alters, of our school, was hailed and cheered as Miss N. R. A. The high school band marched proudly in the van of the parade, and the football squad, with their red and black jerseys, stepped out behind the band. Pekin High School. 900 strong, marched solidly behind the President and the N. R. A. Far in the future, when graduation will be but a dim memory, the X. R. A. will be a great chapter in history, and we. the graduates of Pekin High, will look back and think how we marched down Court street amid cheering crowds, looking forward, with President Roosevelt. to the dawn of a new day. We will remember how an inspiring leader brought the nation from despair to a fever heat of enthusiasm, faith, and hope with the NT. R. A., and . . . we shall be mighty proud of that memory. “Well, I’ve been turned down for a job in the civil service again. It looks as if they won’t have me.” “What was the trouble?” “Well, I’m kinder poor at spellin’ an’ geography. an’ I didn’t do so good in ’rithmetic.” “What are you going to do about it?” I dunno; times is kinder hard and I reckon I’ll have to go hack to teachin’ school.” • • The soft glow of the moonlight played over the rippling waters below them. Her slim figure was outlined in gold while her lingers strayed over the strings of a guitar. She hummed a soft, low tune as his deft paddle patted the moonlit water over which they glided, lie drew her gently into his arms and kissed her. The canoe capsized suddenly, dumping them into the clammy cold water. A weak little cry met him at the surface and he swam rapidly toward her. He reached her. The guitar was gone; the paint was washed from her face; her beautiful curly hair was plastered against her head, no longer curly or beautiful . . . He let her drown. e • “Dan Challberg is going steady.” “Is he?” “Yeah. Issie.” si THE BLAST by The Columnist . . . Flash! . . . . Flash! . . . . Flash! . . . . Let’s go to press! “Hob” Colson, the fighting Pekin paperweight boxer, was knocked for the count of nine recently in Peoria, Illinois, but not within the squared circle. It took a girl to put the hooks to this Hashing, slashing, smashing, crashing fighter, and change him into a flinching, clinching gigolo. .... How many legs must you pull out of a centipede to make him limp? .... You’d better not play hooky any more. Mr. Lindsey is having the janitor put in a new electric switch. Love is like an onion— You taste it with delight; Rut when it’s gone, you wonder What ever made you bite. .... “Todd” Koch was recently discovered sitting on the step aimlessly plucking the buttons off his shirt, mumbling over and over, “She loves me, she loves me not.” Any clues? .... George (Vittorio) Hoerr, the blushing boy from the open country, was discovered by four reliable classmates in the act of powdering his nose. The powder puff was reported to be of huge dimensions. Can George be turning his eye toward the fairer sex? Or is powder part of his formula to help along his art? He wants to become a yodeling cowboy . . . You’ve got the nose, George; take care of it. .... What could these names be doing on Mr. Phillips’ desk — Donald Heetler, I.eland Baumgartner, Kenneth Schreck, Allyn Parks? Any clues? .... This year’s freshman class is a more intelligent group than usual. Its members are til-ready begging library slips, signing out of study halls, and saying, “I am not prepared.” Many students do not excel in these arts until at least juniors. .... Leland’s Esther Young arrived at P. C. II. S. one fine day in 1933. She walked down the main corridor and the school was hers. .... Mr. Phillips says, “The only time Robert Isenburg opens his book is during a test. P.C.H.S. JANITORS Many schools have larger anil finer buildings, but few schools have better kept buildings than P. C. 11. S. This is due to the efforts of “Fergic and his janitorial staff. Nine hundred students in their teens are not exactly God’s gift to a janitor. However, a few janitors, of the kind that P. C. H. S. is lucky enough to have, are certainly God's gift to the students. The cleanliness of the school is the best monument to the efficiency of the janitorial department. This efficiency might not be appreciated were it not for the good-natured spirit in which it is done. When “Fcrgie” looks at you, he seems to say, “O. K. 1 know you want something. Just ask me.” And every time a teacher or student is in distress, there is always a call for “Fergie”, and presto, “Fergie” appears on the scene willing to lend a helping hand. Ferjjie” anti his dauKhter, Norma I.ec $1 Amerigo Monti—Teeing off. Fred Bluejacket—No, it's not a paper doll but it is n picture of a certain F. II. S. doll. John Joerger— lie has that Tilden form. Baumgartner and ITaltcrs—Certainly a sweet looking couple. II 'hat interesting stories this entrance could relate. I )orothy Foster—A ttitud in icing. A distinguished looking group. 2 :: :: • • ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦� • • ,« ♦,« ♦� ♦, i i •« % � « � � .« • ♦.% , ♦.� . ,« ,♦ , •� ♦, The B and Caf e a n 1 Confectionery REGULAR MEALS, A LA CARTE LUNCHEONETTE and FOl M AIN SERVICE Wo Aro Always Glad to Serve You Corner of Capital and Elizabeth jjt Our wish for the ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1934 Graduate ♦ ♦ ♦ is good health, happiness, and success ♦ •• • ♦ in years to come. $ m Ehrlicher Brothers Co. The Rexall Drug Store •••« • •«•• •• • ♦ ■� %' «.' % %'♦ «■ %■ %■ � ' «• %■. ►. ♦ % • ♦ •� % • M ♦% ♦. « ♦ . . � 4 « « « «♦ • . • « «4 � ♦ � « « ♦� • • ♦ � � � ♦ ,� � . .♦ ♦,� . � .� � . ♦.� ♦,� ♦, ♦. • ♦,« .� ♦,� . ♦, ♦ •: 82 JANSEN SCHAEFER Highway and Municipal CONTRACTORS 2 Home Office: Pekin, Illinois SCHOOL SUPPLIES REMEMBER THOSE MERCHANTS WHO BOOST YOUR SCHOOL When You Buy Your— S c h o 1 Books Fillers Tablets Pencils Inks Fountain Pens SPORTING GOODS ALWAYS A BIG SELECTION IN Baseball Tennis Football Golf Basketball Track TYPEWRITERS For Renl or Sale —Special Rates to Students See us for— Underwood Remington Woodstock L. C. Smith Royal Portable Central Book Toy Store Gene Lohnes, Owner Graduate Pekin Hisrli, Class of 1911 Mr. Taylor: “Just think, 3,000 seals were used to make fur coats last year.” Esther Young: “Isn’t it wonderful that they can train animals to do such work. ” • • Allvn Parks: “Say. professor, how long could I live without brains?” Mr. Phillips: “That remains to he seen.” The teacher called on Urban one day; “Urb” sat still and dumb; lie knew it he opened his mouth She’d notice his chewing gum. • • “Every time I raise my hand my husband gives me a good beating.” “Why don’t you tell the police?” “What do they know about bridge?” A familiar scene on James’ Field. When Coach llauss-ler begins to tell the boys, everybody listens. The attics of many houses were ransacked and the contents of many old trunks brought to light in a frantic search for costumes for the junior class play. These four sisters from Little Women” prove that the effort was well spent. Pekin High School's con-ttibution to the Century of Progress Exposition was Charles Wilson who played in the World's Fair Marimba Hand. The crash of cymbals, the roll of drums, and, as the climax of weeks of drilling, the Pekin High School Hand marches across the football field and forms a large living P. The crowd rises to its feet as the ball turns leisurely over ami over in the air. ami 11 warriors in red and white charge down the field at the kickoff. Marian Walters Norma Mathers Elizabeth t'bhen Hackler’s Drug Stores Registered Pharmacists EASTMAN KODAKS AND FILMS 24-Hour Service on Developing and Printing Your Kodak Filins Phone 198 Pekin, Illinois Why not subscribe for a few shares of Pekin Loan and Homestead Association stock and acquire the SAN ING HA BIT? Many teachers and students have been shareholders for years. He Prepared for the Next Depression Pekin Loan Homestead Association 406 COt RT STREET 86 The Roving Boys at Mason City “Johnnie” Hinners and I were debating in a town quite far away but entirely too near to Pekin. We walked through the school corridors after the students were dismissed. A beautiful blonde girl was coming up the hall. Without a word, J. H. and I flipped a coin. I won the toss. The girl came abreast of us. I stepped up bravely. “I beg your pardon, but I wonder it you’il do me a favor. I have to return to Pekin with an interesting account of this debate trip. John Hinners, here, and myself decided that to make it interesting one of us would have to meet a beautiful girl. When we saw you, we flipped a coin. I won. Pm wondering if you’ll co-operate ?” “Pm sorry, but 1 don’t know you, she said sweetly. I replied, “1 can’t stand a woman’s tears. Don’t be sorry. My name is Dancey; Pm 17, 5 feet 91 2 inches, 135 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.” “What is it you want? she asked. “Has this town a public library.' I wondered. “Yes.” Well, be there at 8 o’clock tonight,” I said. “But I don’t know you well enough.” (Not quite so sweetly.) I came back. “And I don’t know you well enough; that’s why I want you to go to the library tonight.” She decided to end the conversation. “Pm afraid I can’t help you,” she said. “Don’t be afraid; I won’t need any help,” I replied. She was getting riled. “1 like your nerve!” she expostulated violently. “And 1 like everything about you.” I answered. A smile almost appeared. “You’re flattered,” I accused. “Pm flustered,” she admitted. “Don’t you think you need to study a bit tonight . . . say, at the library,” 1 started again. “It’s no use. I won’t!” I gave Hinners the high sign and he ambled off down the corridor. “Do you know where he’s going?” I inquired. “No.” “He’s getting your name and address. If we don’t find you at the library tonight, we’ll be around to serenade you. And. believe me, we can drive a neighborhood crazy as well as anybody !” “I can't come. Is there anything I can do for you now?” “Well, you could smile.” And she did. “What kind of tooth paste do you use?” I asked. She looked at me a moment. “I don’t; I use tooth powder.” I waxed very, very dramatic. “You know, if I could describe your smile, I’d be a greater writer than Poe . . . and a greater poet than Wright . . . and I’d have all the girls in Pekin using tooth powder.” I vaguely remember a dull thud and everything went glack. Suddenly I was flat on my back with John H. sitting on my chest slapping my face. We rushed into the debate, slightly late. I staggered. The first speaker of the negative was blonde and beautiful. Recollection drifted back to me. As I recognized her features I fingered the welt on my head. I rose to speak. The familiar words of mv speech somehow stumbled out of my mouth. I added a bit on the subject of how the radio was a bad influence on young people. They should go to the library, I said, for education. Under the British system they would not stay home and would not have to worry about unwelcome amateurish serenades. My worthy opponent arose. She spoke long and earnestly on how the radio was all right as it was, and that there were too many pests at the library. The debate rolled on. Rebuttal was due. My blonde spoke first. Among other things she asked a question; “Could we have the government-owned system without political influence spoiling that system?”—or something like that. 1 don’t remember; I was kind of groggy at the time. She left the question on the desk. I picked it up. I read, “Do you believe in love at first sight?” I arose. “The first negative has asked a question of me,” I said. “If she will tear herself loose from the radio tonight long enough to go to the library, she will have no trouble finding the answer. I proceeded to tell how in such and such a book this question was answered in such and such a way. To make a long story short, we’ll leave out part of it. Well, we sang a beautiful serenade that night from 8 till about 40 seconds after 8. And that, boys and girls, is how I got this new suit ruined and all these bandages, etc. . . . 87 i � • %•••••«•«' w «• «V w t •« « Individual PERMANENT WAVES $2.SO and Up Our Permanent Waves are not only styled in the latest vogue but are carefully given so you can feel confident they will give you lasting satisfaction. We are ever on the alert to adopt and install new and more efficient methods, that will provide for your greater convenience and comfort. :: :: :: GOLDIE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE IVkin Theatre Building Phone 609-A I, «. ♦. ,« � • � ,« • • ♦,� .♦ . . . . . ♦. f! t' ' � • � ♦ « ♦ • % � • ♦• • ♦ •♦ •� ♦ • . .• ♦, j.j j.j j.; These trophies are only symbols of the triumphs won for our school by past ami present idols of our school. . •• « � • « M % «•%• •• � «• j: it PEKIN HARDWARE COMPANY Furnaces Roofing: Household Appliances Farm Implements Sheet Metal Work Paints Corner of Margaret and Capitol «•«««� .%•%• . ♦,� • ♦ • ♦« ♦♦♦ «♦♦ «♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ « «.« ♦.« « • . • • •«� .«• • � • ♦ • Somebody lias said that there is nobody like Coach llaussler. Certainly, no office is like his. Its walls are covered with pictures of outstanding athletes, and athletic stars of Pekin High. 88 Empty scats. . . . Here is the auditorium that teemed with life and laughter to the merry music of “The Mascottc . Here, again, is the great room which was hushed and tense with feei ng during the performance of “The Copperhead”. It is empty now, as it was during the weeks of work and rehearsals before each show was staged. The sen’ors are going. Hut their seats will not he empty long. New faces will gaze up at new leading ladies and men. Next year will he a series of bright lights and triumphs for another senior class . . . and then . . . empty seats, again. • • Miss Kraegar: “John, can you name a city m Alaska?” John (Hull) Hill: “No m’m.” Miss Kraegar: “That’s right.” Most libraries arc noted for quiet and dullness. Not so with a school library. It is an ideal place for gayetv. Rules “not to talk” invite the possibility of writing notes. The scene is always changing. Yet. it looks rather silent and dreary. How can it be the same interesting place (particularly for Miss Lohman, who won’t have anyone to send out) with the seniors gone? That is the question that is asked every year. And every year another senior class appears, and the library resumes its life. • • Leland Haumgartncr (getting oratorical) : “I have been informed that you make use of a powder puff. Is that a malicious fabrication?” George Hoerr: “No! 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Before Buying That Graduation Gift !! ♦ o I See RUSSELL McCLINTICK, Jeweler %• J.J Repairing Done at Reasonable Prices s 347 Court Street Opposite the Court House � .� � .« � .� «.� � .� .� . ,� . .� ♦.� � .� ♦. .� . ♦. ♦ .♦ .� ♦. ♦. ♦. . ♦. •. ♦ % ♦ « � «•«•«««� «� � «� •«.• � «•««•« « •� � � «•««•� «•� «%«««•� ««• ♦ ♦ • ♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ,♦ ♦. . • ♦« ♦ % • • •«� • •� •, • • •� • •� • %♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ � ♦ %♦ v %• |J Mr. Phillips: “Our hook says there is a difference between air and atmosphere. 1 wonder what it is, Isabel?” Isabel Porter: “So do I.” Mr. Johnson: Hershel, why aren’t you writing?’ Hershel Lawrence: “Ain’t got no pen.” Mr. Johnson: “Say, where’s your grammar?” Hershel: “Why, she’s dead.” Freshman Girl: Were you hurt wh le on the eleven?” Wilbur White: “No, while the eleven were on me.” 5 • Mr. Stowe: “It a farmer had 5,000 bushels of wheat and sold them for a dollar a bushel, what would he have?” £♦ “Bob” Isenburg: “A Cadillac.” § V Serving Today’s High School Student Quality Merchandise at Reasonable Prices Just as We Did the Pekin High Student of Years Past :: :: :: i :: :: :: :: :: IX Schipper Block Co. 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Dad had a hard day at the office yesterday. jjjj “Fritz” Velde: “Once I hit a golf hall and almost killed three people. Vernal Fellows: “Aw, you couldn’t.” Yes, I did. The fellows playing with me almost dropped dead when “Fritz” I hit it.” i.i 1 :: I 5 FOR PEKIN NEWS PEEK IN THE TIMES g :: g It � « % « � % MMO•• MMM• %♦ • ♦% % ♦ ,♦ ,♦ ♦ ♦ % • • � « « «’ « « « « • % « «’• oi t ♦ • • • •% •% % .% M O ♦,% ♦ fM( ♦ ,• ,• ,• V . •• • •••. V ♦ Insure In ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ y ♦ ♦ ♦ % To the Ilusy Men of Pekin: Sure ♦♦ M ♦ Heaven has no phone. Call me if you wish Insurance M ♦V M to arrange in advance for towing your fam- ... With . .. ♦ ♦ ily bark. My number is 154-A. Geo. W. Rohrs Agency ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ General Insurance ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ OSCAR VAN BOENING FARMERS BANK Bl ILDING ♦ •% •• :: North-Western Mutual Life Insuurance PHONE 926-A :: MARTIN LARKIN, JR. HOME BAKERY BREAD PASTRIES j| S 526 COURT STREET • PHONE 726 8 8 5:1 “So you’ve had (lie baby out in your flivver, I see.’’ Oh, yes, I lake him out every day in it.” “Does he like it?” He’s tickled. You know he was brought up on a rattle.” ft Mr. Rhodes: Here’s a smart advertisement.” §j Miss Lohman: What is it?” 8 Mr. Rhodes: “Wanted—Boy for bakery; must be an early riser, born in tlx- yeast, a good mixer, and will get his dough every Saturday night.” ft J. M. POWERS and R. A. POWERS ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Farmers National Bank Building Pekin. Illinois AETNA-IZE! INVESTMENT LIFE INSURANCE « J. LOGAN UNLAND Phone 1408 Pekin, Illinois I-: MAPLE HILL MEAT MARKET - GROCERY 803 PRINCE STREET The first visit will convince you that this is the place to buy the best g FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS. HOME-MADE SAUSAGE, FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS | g Prompt Delivery Will Re Made to All Parts of the City JUST PHONE 1276 THANK YOU | Lynn Clayberg, Proprietor g � , , ,♦ .♦ •• ♦. .♦ „• � , «• •« . w . . w .V w w wwwww •. •, , . N. REULING CO. ADVANCE FASHIONS FOR STUDENTS QUALITY FURNISHINGS FOR MEN AND WOMEN Pekin, Illinois Mr. Bone was deep in his work when his wife called. “Bob, baby has swallowed || g the ink! Whatever shall I do? 3| g Write with a pencil, was the dreamy reply. g Remember. Lcland. the man who brags I run things in my home , usually refers to the lawn mower, washing machine, vacuum sweeper, baby carriage, and the errands. I::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Cohen Furniture Co, 424-26-28 Court Stret Beautiful Homes Furnished for Less [ JvJ'Jvm'm '♦ m’ M •' «• '• ' '• '♦ «'♦ ’♦ � '♦1 100 � .• . V .� . ♦, . ,♦ , � . ♦, , ♦ « 4,4 4.4 ♦ 4.4 4 4 • ♦ 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4 4 4,4 4 4 • 4,4 V 4,4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4 4.4 «« 4 « 4 4 4 4 4 «4«4«4 «4 4 44 • 4 4 4 4 4 44,44444 4,44,44,4 4,44,44444 4.4 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444'44444444444444444444444444444444444 4 4 8 4 4 4,4 4, WKYR1CH HARDWARE HARDWARE. PAINTS, anil STOVES For SHOES THAT SATISFY K PHONE 282 330 COl RT S TREE P W. J. EDEN’S PEKIN SHOE STORE :: :: I ii I! i 4 4 .•♦.♦WV , . WW ., ,4444 4W44444444.44.44 444444444444 4444 444444 44 44 444444444444 444444444444 4444 44 44 44 44.4444,44 44i44 4444444444,44,44.44,44,44 444444144,44,44444 44 «• % ♦ 4 4 4 4 444 4 4 4 4-4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ,4 4'. . ', 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4. 4 4 W I', 5$ Jj i. V. 4. 4 4 44 4 4 44 4 4 V. 44444444 44 • 4 4 4 4 4444444 4 4. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44444 4 4 4 4 4 44 ♦V 4,4 WANTED S 44 For Embezzlement WHOLE OR IN PIECES ALLYN PARKS || alias ;•! BALLY THE BUM Description: 5 ft. 6 in. tall, 160 lbs., no eyebrows, HUGE ears, light hair when washed—usually dark, fat checks, last seen at Markowski’s Grocery telephoning Farmington. This is a special request of John W. Hinners who accused Parks of swindling him out of 15c. A liberal reward is offered. Students Receive Service, Satisfaction, and Saving at the J. C. PENNEY CO.. INC S :: 4,4 I | :: :$ :: 324 Court Street I Outfit the Entire Family at Penney’s 44.4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44.4 4.4 4.44.44 44,44,« V , ♦. 4,44,4444,44.44,4 4,4 4,44,44,4 4,4 4.4 4,44.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.44.4 4.4 4,4 4.4 4.44.4 4,4 4.44.4 4.4 4,4 4,44.44.4 4.4 4,4 4.44.4 4.4 4.44.44.44.44.4 4.44.4 4.4 4,44.44.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 . ♦.•♦.♦•.J .JJ. . . � JJ� ,V4 44 44 44 4 44 44 « % 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 4 101 11 !: :: I; Henry Birkenbusch and Son QUALITY JEWELRY Diamonds Wa t c h e s Silverware S CLASS RINGS AND PINS TO ORDER || OPTOMETRISTS ♦ .♦ • t • « ♦ ♦ M • ♦ • :•: :•: :•: o ♦ ♦ • ♦' ♦ ♦ • • ♦ % ♦ ♦ ♦ • � ♦ ♦v ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ :•: :: :: :: « |:| I :•: :: :•: :: ♦ :: :: :: :: :: :i :•: :: :: :: :•: :: :: :: :: :: :: I :: :: o Tazewell Candy Company Paper i ■ mi Our Motto: “SERVK IK 1 Johannes, President § 3 :: :: :: ♦ • :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: : :: n : PHONE 470 348 Margaret Street Pekin, Illinois ♦ :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: p :: 103 WATSON GROCERY 423 Court Street THE NU BEAUTY SHOPPE BETTER BEAl TV SERVICE COMPUTE MARKET LATEST IN HAIR CUTTING :: Low Drives Quick Delivery § Phone 68 509 Court Street i: ........ •Uar diary: well, the year is over, it surely went last though, gee. hut i had a keen tinx next year i won’t he a freshman anymore either, johnny hinners is just grand, lie is going to take me riding this evening, there were a lot of seniors, though, that i wanted to date before they were through school, i always wanted to go with john vclde in h's swell new htiick. i wish vernon orwin had taken me out just once, hut that york woman held on to him pretty tight then there was wesley bennet with his pink and blue armlet and darrel green, the woman hater, i also liked those lie he men vernon cox and tony brooking, but heck, they wouldn’t give me a break, they're all graduated now anyway, school's over for the first year anyhow, and i could even smile at that big handsome indian fred bluejacket now. gosh, there’s johnny’s horn, and i'm not ready, yours until tod kocks mousie minnow i I I is :: :: :: :: :: :: I , . . , O , ,« «,« ♦ � , ,« � ,« .♦ . «� � ,« ♦ . ♦. 4 4 4 4 • ♦ •� % %♦•♦ 44 ♦♦♦ � � 4 4� •• ««� « « ♦ ♦ ,4 . 4� 4«4«4� - .4 % 4 4 4 4 � ,4 • 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 14 444 4 4« ' ♦ • • -« - • � •� � - 4«4«444� 4� 444«4« UBBEN COAL COMPANY Miners and Shippers l| High-Grade Steam and Domestic Coal It holesale ami Detail fj Pekin, Illinois % M .? . ?. . .� ♦. � , ♦. «.♦ • ♦.� • .« . .� ♦.� .� ♦, ♦. ♦ • .•«.� «.� 4,4 � ,4 4 4 44 4 4 44 � 4 • 4 44 4 44 44 4 44 44 «« •••� •« 4 4 44 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 M «' � • •% %♦ ••♦% W V ’ 4 4 % ♦4444 ' «'• •' •' • • � '♦ 44 •' ' 4444%'• 44444- 4444� ’ � ’ t’ � ’ t‘ ’ •’ 4444 ’ •' %'♦ ’ ’ ’ •' • 4444 %' 4 44 :: 4.4 I 1 :: K 8 :: CLASSY SHOPPE LADIES’ HATS AND FROCKS Pekin Theatre Building Phone 459-B Pekin, Illinois :: :: :: :: :: § 5 j.: :: it it I 1 I GOLDSMITH GEBHARI) Carry vour INSURANCE with a ft QUALITY MEN’S WEAR |........ I THE SCHURMAN AGENCY Pekin, Illinois 406 Court Street Geraldine Sutter: I can’t sing. Both my arms are sore. “Zim”: “But you don’t need your arms to sing!’’ Geraldine: “No, but I need them to protect myself.” John Joerger: “How many holes of golf can a fellow play in an afternoon.'” Amerigo Monti: “Oh, 36 or 45, roughly speaking.” John Joerger: “And how many can he play without cussing? I! I PRINCESS CANDY KITCHEN « 1 For HOME-MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM ll :;j 402 Court Street Phone 183 I I BLENKIRON BOOK STORE New and Second-Hand I SCHOOL BOOKS TELEPHONE 687-A 357 COURT STREET V . . . , ♦. .♦ , ♦. ♦ • • •« . . , . . ♦. . ♦. ♦. ♦. . . ♦.� , . ,♦ . , . . •. ♦. ♦ ♦ .♦ • ♦ � ♦« • ♦ M ♦ ♦ • l««4� M4« • %«� • M t «• «• « « •• (( % ♦ ♦� •♦ • ♦ ♦•♦ ♦♦♦ • ♦� ♦ � ♦ «« « � « � � %•%•••«•� � • � •• •« « • • 4 � «'«t‘ w t'f if ff SB CHAS. C. KNAPP | 88 ,♦ Wholesale and Retail ♦ ♦V PAINTS WALL PAPER GLASS « • ■ •� AUTOMOBILE GLASS SIGN PAINTING :: s.: • � ♦ • � • ♦ :: :: :: EDWARD A. MESSMER INSURANCE AND BONDS PEKIN, ILLINOIS 515 Court Street Phone 187 :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :::: :: :::::::: ::::::: t::::::::::: ::::::; Sonic of the sparkling wit and original philosophy of Ross Norton: |-| “fiarly to bed and early to rise makes Jack a dull hoy.” “Always put off till tomorrow what you can get out of today.” What if 900 others did it—I’d still do it best.” “There’s many a slip—from the dean if you skip.” !t “Where there’s a will there’s a won’t.” K Mr. Phillips, looking over Ross and the seniors in general, adds “Great jokes front little freshmen grow.” John T. Kllit Nathan T. Ellif ATTORNEYS Farmers National Bank Building «• •� • � •«• • � , « • • � «M•«• • • • � ,♦ • • . • • « , M .♦ , V • ,♦ ,« ,• • • • • , • .• ,♦ ♦ • • %• % «M • • • � ««• • M .• .• !! Compliments of I JOHN M. GOAR AGENCY .� || REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE NOEL EUNERAE HOME 429 Court Street PEKIN, ILLINOIS SB if , .♦ ?.i I 8 K V ♦. tt • ••� •«••••• %•••••% «••« � •� • •� � . ♦. •. • . , ,• ,� ♦ ,• •� .“. •• ♦ ••• ♦♦♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦.♦ ,� 106 � ••••«•«•%•� •• � • ♦, ,♦ • ♦,� ♦, ♦. ♦. • ♦ « .♦ ♦ ♦ • • ♦« • • « .• • • ♦ • • •• « • • .♦ •«� • • •. ,♦ • %• • % .• ♦ • ««••«••• ♦ • « � «� � � ««««•«•� � «� :: :: :: :: 8 N. I). CRAWFORD, M. I). Physician and Surgeon Pekin, Illinois :: :: J J .v � ♦ %• • •'« «'« «• « « � ’• «'• « � %• • «• %« ♦ � • • ♦ «• • •« %• • ♦ % «♦ '• '♦ •• • v « ♦ � � • • •• % v % v ♦ • «•« ;.J J.J J. ♦. «,♦ Mr. Cannon: Can anybody bring me a recording of ‘Tbc Barber of Seville’?” Carl Hallowcll: “Yes, 1 can. 1 heard it over tbc radio.” 1 Famous last “lines”: Charles Dancey: Colossal, gigantic, stupendous.” Miss Skinner: I hope to tell you.” Fred Bluejacket: Elegant, simply elegant.” Margaret Short: Nerts.” Mr. Zimmerman: “Take your time, you’ll get it.” Miss Lohman: I must say.” Vernon Cox: God save the king and me too!” ♦V ♦” � ’« ♦ ' ,♦ ♦, ♦, Lakeside Dairy Coinpany SAFE PASTEURIZED MILK A INI) CREAM DAIRY PRODUCTS Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. I S 405 MARGARET STREET 8 PHONE 341 g 8 :: JJ ,,i,� • «•« ,i ,, • � •� t,m,,, :: ♦ :: :: :: :: LITTLE STAR CLEANERS MODERN CLEANING PLANT Hats Cleaned and Blocked We Call and Deliver 105 North Fifth Street All Kinds of Repairing Phone 350 I 107 K 1 PARK AVENliE GROCERY 8 VEGETABLES, MEATS, AND BAKERY GOODS ' (� ! TUI HI) STREET PHONE 785 :: DELICIOUS FOOD Served at YORK’S COFFEE SHOP 10 SOUTH FOl RTH STREET 1 I I I 1 I I I :: • • I WHAT'S IN A NAME? Esther (Young)—Star; good fortune. William (Johnson)—Protector. Dorothy ( Belville)—The gil t of God. Ernest (Thompson)—Earnest. Clara (Garlish)—Bright; illustrious. Harold (Beach)—A champion. Inez (Walbcrt)—Pure. Henry (Renner)—The head of a house. Mildred (Cox)—Mild speaker. Edward (Eden)—Guardian of happiness. Ethel (Lohman)—Noble. Alfred (Janssen)—Good counselor. Sarah (Smith)—A princess. Paul (Belter)—Little. A E WHOLESALE BAKERY Makers of TOP NOTCH BREAD j; ♦ s i| ♦ « I j; 1 « 8 :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: AT ALL GROCERS Ailts Eld red ge. Props. 8 :: • •’ ’ ♦'« 108 W j� :': Quality h Qunn til y WILSON ICE CREAM CO. Corner of Ninth ami Court Home of the Double Headers Compliments of 1 S « j; YORK’S PLUMBING SHOP fj WE DELIVER PHONE 243-B • M M ,% M .♦ M • . Compliments of PEKIN WATER WORKS W. E. Lautz. l r. John (Velde)—The gracious gift of God. Lois (Eldrcdge)—Good. Charles (I)ancey)—Strong; manly. Ruth (Nelson)—Beauty. Arthur (Olt)—Noble. Grace (Sill)—Favor. Donald (Vanderwater)—Proud chief. Helen (Charlton)—Light. Richard (Schwartz)—Powerful. Lillian (Borsch)—Lily. Clarence (Sommers)—Illustrious. Edgar (Lackey)—Giver of happiness. Philip (Tobin)—A lover of horses. Robert (Nievar)—Bright in fame. J 109 • ••««• %•• ♦ .♦ « « % • « • • « • .♦ • M • •� ♦ ♦ •« ♦, •• , • • ♦ . ,♦ • ♦ � • � , , •• «, . ,� � • ♦. • ♦. •• ♦ •• •� • %«••• ««••� % •««•««• • «•« «« • «•••« DR. G. E. HOVENDEN OITOMETRIC EYE SPECIALIST £ W. S. NEEDIIAM. M. D. kl ECKS WILMOT BUILDING :: 86 • ♦ ♦ PEKIN, ILLINOIS • ♦ ♦ • ♦ FICTION AND OTHERWISE: The Copperhead—Carrol! Moss. Bonfire—Frances Ulrich. The Tightwad—Thurnain Lanhani. Angel in the House—Jean Mellott. Vanity Fair—James St. Cerny. A Bit o’ Love—Mary Ellen Turner. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—Orville Braden. Everybody’s Lamb—Nina Mankcr. Freckles—Arthur Higgins. The Three Musketeers—Don Smith, Louie Antcnoirc. George Hoerr. Haircut Bland Williams. The Laugh—John Hill. The Little Dream—Lucille Kolitz. The Deer Slayer—Chester Marshall. KRIEGSMAN TRANSFER COMPANY Storage, Crating, and Moving SERVICE DAILY TRIPS TO PEORIA f - RESIDENCE PHONES 751 and 1593-L BUSINESS PHONES Pekin—1385. 1384 Peoria—8763 no PEKIN FINANCE COMPANY PEKIN LOAN COMPANY ♦. . ♦. ♦. ♦. • ♦. . ♦, .♦ ♦.� � . .♦ .« W . V ♦. f.J f.J J.J w J-J J-J • ♦ ♦ M :: •• ♦« « ♦ 8 ♦♦ M :: Doing Business Since 1924 ARCADE BUILDING PEKIN, ILLINOIS Home Girl—Hazel Draper. Popular Girl—Geraldine Sutter. Beloved Vagabond—Fred Bluejacket. The Sisters—Layillc and Marcellc Morris. Sweet Fern—Fern Ewing. American Cup Coffee advertisement reads: “Good to the last drop. Keith Brown wants to know what’s the matter with the last drop. s I 8 I! i i :: Carl Wolfer: “Why do white horses cat less grass than black horses? Alfred Brechcr: “I don’t know.” Carl W.: “There are more black horses than white.” INK e :: :: I :: � ♦ • • « , • • • .♦ •.� •. V M « • % • •� • ♦ ♦ • • • % PROTECTION The Wise Car Owner Demands: 1. Financial Stability (A-rating). 2. Broad Coverage. 3. Prompt Claim Service (24 hours a day). 4. Reasonable Cost. These Are All Available to You in FARMERS AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION HOME OFFICE: PEKIN, ILLINOIS , .« • I 1 I 8 •• ! :: !:! BASKETBALL? FOOTBALL? TRACK MEET? BASEBALL? If you want to get there on time and be sure of getting there, go in a DODGE or PLYMOUTH. 1 PEKIN and EMPIRE THEATRES “Always the Best” | THE COURT GARAGE, Inc. || Gertrude Hayes: All my life 1'vc been saving my kisses for a man like you.” Kenneth Kumph: Well, girlie, prepare to lose the savings of a lifetime. Junior Beaver: “I’m thinking of asking some girl to marry ntc. What do you think of the idea?” Leona Herbig: It’s a great idea, if you ask me.” American Savings and Loan Association 319 Court Street Pekin. Illinois :: I 8CHHMHDIN Dn� M� WM MtMMWtieiiwgswt nftffWmHttWWWWWWHmWWmWHWWWHWWttWK 112 . ..u.« ««•« «« ««« « « ,� , , ,♦ , ♦, .� ♦ � . ♦ ,« .« ,♦ ,� ♦. ♦. ♦. , ,« ♦, , . ♦, • «« , ♦, ♦, .« , ,♦ ♦. y . ?. '•! M M M ! ! MM MM M M tv M v« M � « j.j . . j.j35M v MM; ♦ MM • ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ • ♦ ♦ «« ♦ • v • � % ♦ « ♦ • ■« ♦ ,, :: :: :: :: GEORGE B. HORNISH [RANGE 705 Bacon Street Pekin, Illinois Phones 593 and 1325 “Good Insurance — Well Written :: :: :: :: j-jJ-JJ-JMM, MMMMW% • , v %• , ♦ •• ♦ v '♦ • •« • , • % • % • « • ,v • v ♦♦.«♦♦ ♦ . ♦ . .♦ :: ♦♦ o •V g Donald Beetler: “Doctor, if there is anything the matter with me, clou t frighten me half to death by giving it a long, scientific name. Just tell me what it is in plain English.” Dr. Balckc: “Well, Don, to be frank, you are lazy.” Donald B.: “Thank you, sir. Now, tell me the scientific name for it. 1 ve got to report to Mr. Phillips.” II 1 I;! 8 I •s FJ). F. LAMPITT SONS GENERAL and MASON CONTRACTORS Pekin, Illinois ♦♦ :: :: ♦ . :: :: I :: I I F. C. GALE, M. I). ♦ M♦ M♦ M� ♦.% ♦ ♦,%♦ ♦. .♦ ♦ ♦ M♦.%♦ O OM ♦ t ♦♦♦ % « % • • % • «♦♦♦♦« ♦ ♦ ♦ M • ♦ PEKIN AUTO PARTS ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • ♦ • PARTS FOR « ♦ ♦ ALI MAKES OF CARS :? 524 COURT STREET :: m $ H :: M !•! ■ . .♦ ♦. .� ♦. ♦, ,« .� � .♦ ♦. ♦. , ♦. •. . ,« ♦.« ♦. ♦. ♦, ♦, ,♦ ♦, ♦, ♦. ♦, v ♦. ♦, ♦.� ♦. . ♦ ♦.� • V ♦ «,♦ ♦. .« .♦ ♦,« ♦, � .♦ ♦ ,� � . . ♦ ♦ • • � « � � « � ««� « 113 % • f ♦ S. T. GLASFORD, M. I). a EVE, EAR, NOSE, and THROAT GLASSES FITTED Farmer} National Hank Building IVkin. Illinois T. N. SMITH LAWYER :: ARCADE Bl 11,1)1 N(i PEKIN, ILLINOIS § ♦♦ • • .� ,� %.. « « %� %� • •««. M « .• . ♦ %M• •«• %«• ♦ ♦. .«M .♦ ♦, ♦,� M♦, M♦. ♦, ♦ • M .� .« ,♦ ♦ � .«• • . .♦ « � • , •«♦, , ♦,«M♦, M , «, .♦ M , ,♦ . ♦. ♦,« ,♦ ♦. ,� ♦.� •v M ;• • ♦' «■«;• ;• ♦ « • v • � • •• % • %• � ■ v • • ♦ • ♦ ♦ •• «v• • • ♦ ♦ ♦ • • . :: A POETIC EXCUSE FROM A STAFF MEMBER This is no good I know. But I will tell you why so: I have had no time. That I could call mine. So to think sublime, I drew the line. And merely let it flow. Some of them may be good: Some of them may be bad— But, good or bad, I surely had A thrill doing this for you! You see, I have one great regret, And for this I surely do fret, For only six weeks remain Before we pass out of the frame. Of dear old P. C. H. S. Your loyal worker. T. E. S. i :: YOUR UTILITY COMPANY Light Heat Powe Central Illinois Light Company ♦ «♦� «••• « � � ,, «% ♦ •«« «.« • ♦ ,♦ ♦ � «♦, . ♦. • ♦.« ♦,« .« .� ♦. •« ♦. . ♦. ,,,♦ ♦ J.JJ.JM . J.J,«,,,,«• « « «,« 114 .. :j :: I DAVIS CLEANERS I VELDE ROELF CO. HARDWARE 303 V1ARGARKT STREET Plant: 119 Popular Phone 505 ALL WORK DONE IN PEKIN ♦ M ♦ ♦ � • -. . . 44 4 . • O M M ♦ ♦ ♦ M M ♦ M .♦ • ♦ ♦ ♦ • % 1 :: HIS SHARE OF THE LOAD Pat, who was moving farther out in the country, had asked a couple of friends to help carry his chicken house. They found this a heavy job. hut struggled on. About half way they set the coop down to have a rest, when one of them exclaimed. “Why. where’s Pat?” “I’m all right.” came a voice from inside the chicken house. “Pm carrying the perches ' S 3 3 DR. SHAWGO, DENTIST :: Compliments I FRANK ROSENBERG 119 Court Street .. ,% � . . . ... � � ♦. f! HACKLER’S DRUG STORES I v. . 8 Registered Pharmacists :1 :: K 1 « EASTMAN KODAKS AND FILMS « ' ;; s v v. w $ 24-Hour Service on Developing and Printing Your Kodak Films «.] � .� it ♦ ;; PHONE 198 PEKIN, ILLINOIS fi :: I 115 Koeder’s “MAJESTIC” BAND INSTRUMENTS :: Made in Pekin, your home city, they are unapproachable in Workmanship and Quality— Unequaled in Tone and Intonation Our instruments have equally good tipper and lower registers. Own an instrument that you may be proud of— It will be a “MAJESTIC” We give extended terms and take used instruments as part payment for new ones. REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS Silver, Gold, and Nickel Plating Wood and Metal Clarinets Saxaphones Jones-Koeder Company, Inc. 110 Court Street Pekin. Illinois 116 • ••• % • ♦• • •••♦•• % % « % • . M ,� • « % � .♦ ♦ % «« « • � • % • % • « ♦ % • • • •• � ,� • • , •• ♦, . • • ,♦ • • • ♦ • • • « ♦ % • ♦.« • % • • • � 4� .. � • • « • % v« «v %• % •'« • %• •• « •• « «♦ •• ♦ •• ♦ «• «v • • « ♦« •• «■� • «♦ •• ♦♦ • • •. «’ • • «♦ • «w� « ♦«« «� v ♦ •� • •• J-J J-J; !i HEN HOFFMAN INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AGENCY • All lines of insurance and real estate. ° See us before buying as we can save you money. List your property with us and • we will sell it. • :: SALES Telephone 1044 203 ARCADE 111 1LDING PEKIN. ILLINOIS SERVICE s: CHEVROLET :: ♦ � • • .♦ Drive it only five miles and Youu'll never be satisfied with any other low-priced ear. COTTINGHAM SON Phone 724-A 418-20 Elizabeth Street � � � •� • . • • � ' � . . .. ... ... v . .‘ . vv . '. '. '. ' . ‘.. .................................j.j :: :: t.S s.t :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Miss Allen: Jimmie, can you tell me what a hypocrite is? Jimmie: Yes. ma'am. It's a hoy that comes to school with a smile on his face. Francis J.: Dad. I ain't (jot no butter.” Mr. Johnson: William, correct your brother. William J. (looking over in Francis’ plate): “Yes. you is. e fi I .• i i •� ♦« SOLDWEDEL’S VELVET ICE CREAM :: )• — :: :: “The Taste Tells the Tale” Phone 28 No. 9 South Third Street V; vv v j.;h«j-; . . � .� ♦. ♦. ♦.� ♦. . . ....... ♦ ...... .� . ..♦ ♦ ♦. � ......... ♦......♦ .♦ • ♦. . .• •. ♦. .♦ .• v•. . •. v v .• • •• ♦•• ♦•♦%♦•♦ ♦••♦ ♦♦♦ ••« • ••♦ ••♦• ♦ ♦ ♦•••♦•♦•••♦•••♦•♦•♦•♦ •• •••«•••••••• ••••••• ••• • •• 117 I § I DIRKSON BROTHERS, Bakers “Pekin's Largest” IF IT S MADE OF DOUGH. WE MAKE IT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Rolls, Cookies, Doughnuts . ,� M ♦, ,♦ , « •� •• , ,♦ , • • � ,♦ • ,♦ � , , ♦ � , . ,« ,« « V •« • • • � .♦ � ,♦ « ♦. .♦ ♦. « . ♦ ♦« • • «« Vienna Sandwich Raisin Rye ♦ • « • • • • � « « ,♦ ♦. . � . • stoms official was asking the usual questions. “Anything to declare. Madam?” 'No ' she replied, “not a thing.” Then, Madam. said the official politely, “am 1 to take it that the fur tail hanging do « under your coat is your own? I $ i. , • • • • ♦♦ ♦♦ •« ♦ • � % � % C. I. MARTIN A ttorney-at-Law 350 ELIZABETH STREET PEKIN, ILLINOIS .• « � � •� � � � � � � «,,,,. :: I:! !:! 5 ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ � • ♦ ♦ «� « � ♦� «� C. I, CONDER I ttorney-at-Law a MARSHALL III ILDING ♦•«� « . . . A . . . .• . . 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