Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

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¢ ! : MARGARET SMITH 1889—1943 The “Human Nightingale.” She established a vocal conservatory, but while singing for the benefit of her class, was arrested for disturbing the peace, and thrown into prison, where she died. PAULINE STAHL 1897—1971 She eloped with one stout party called “E. G.”, and to support him she took in washing. She soon became the head of the “‘Wash Ladies’ Gum Chewing Association.” Her death was due to starvation, as she tried to re- duce. CARL STEINNORT 1896—1974 The most famous feminine imper- sonator since Julian Eltinge. in his re-creation of role of the “Fascinat- ing Widow,” lies his chief title to fame. His death was caused by a glance at the box office receipts in a small town. CLYDE STEWART Born 1897—Died 1971 C. Stewart on a summer’s day Did make a resolution. He sailed down Argentina-way And raised a revolution. He made himself king of somethin’ or other; 't was really teo good to last— .,Came another revolution And King Clyde’s reign had passed. Here lies GRACE TITUS 1901—1987 In her high school days she gave promise of a great career. After studying law for 10 years, she secured a position as Janitor at the County Jail. This position she ably filled for 40 years. LILLIAN SEYMOUR 1879—1927 She was a shark in wood-work She married a man who wouldn’t work, So she started alone To build her home But finally died and couldn’t work. of Not lane se OLIVIA SMITH 1874—1936 She gained fame thru her book, “How to Flirt” and “Eyes That Kill.” While flirting with the Kaiser, she was ar- rested as a masher. Her last days were spent in prison. GLADYS TUTTLE Apr. 29, 1899—Oct. 19, 1998 Known and honored by all, for her tireless administration to the victims of the Jitney Bus. LOIS WELCH 1810—1950 Celebrated comic opera star. In- vented seven rag dances. She became so stout that she tried dynamite as a reducer. It reduced her to small pieces. MADGE WHEELER 1895—1905 Her ways were hypnotizing, None could resist her; And when she was gone, Oh, how we missed her. She captured the heart Of the renowned Howard Fry, Who was a great pitcher, And away she did fly. RUTH WILSON 1881—-1995 ..As Court Reporter in the Superior Court at Santa Rosa, Cal., she won great fame, being one of the most efficient reporters in the State. DAIN YARNELL 1891—1953 Though this lad was siender His ambitions were great, He was built for a farmer But peanuts he ate. He liked them so well And loved them so long, That he became a peanut-butcher And “Peanuts” was his song. MARGARET FORSYTH 1901 1976 She designed fancy sweaters Of a dark and glaring hue, And she even made new colors When she’d nothing else to do. But at last her hands she folded. She was weary through and through. Her eyes were wholly color blind, And her brain a cubist hue.

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Bt dea » LOUISA (TOMMY) PETERSON 1896—1965 Said, “The hand that robs the cradle Is more mighty than the gun.” ELMA QUIMBY Born 1890—Died 1951 She was the lass that studied so well, Studious she was from morn ’til night. She know more of History than you can tell And more of it than you could write. She started a history of the present war, And all went fine but the Russian names— One little example— “Zplepelezor’—.. She died in the home called “Dippy Dames.” Here lies HAZEL RAMAGE 1895—1978 Discoverer of the “Ramage Reducer.” Traveling in Southern Asia, she met an Arab philosopher who gave her this formula. She bequeated the secret to the public and won great esteem. AILEEN RANDALL 1894-—-1978 Reader, hear this woeful tale And try to profit thereby. This little girl buried here Never again will dye. She made a hit with every boy Throughout great Rincon Valley, But to be more enticing still She started another rally; She dyed her hair a sky-blue-pink, The men all came a rushing— She could not manage all of them So she did die a-blushing. MILDRED RICHARDSON Born, Oct. 21, 1893—Died, Jan. 31, 1961 Beneath these stones Repose the bones Of our beloved Mildred Richardson. The Army of Salvation Was her destination, Until January thirty-first Nineteen hundred and sixty one. M4 of l, h ERLE ROGERS 1896—1965 His picture at the age of three, His loving mother took. Little curls so tight, so kinky (Looked just like a pick-a-ninny).. Really made one laugh to look, At this picture—Erie was sixty; nine His wife did look. She giggled at those curls so kinky (Said he did look like a ninny) In a fit of rage, Erle cooked goose. BERNICE ROWE 1878—1945 Her ambition to be stout was never realized, death occurring early in life. DONALD SEATON 1825—1925 This man was known as the “Happy Mr. Seaton.” His jovial disposition was in no way dampened by his life-long occupation, that of Sexton. In the end he was overcome by a fit of laughter. his GENEVIEVE O’CONNOR 1898—1950 Whose grace and beauty made her for many years the most popular of all the living models, at the 5, 10 and 15-cent store. SOPHIA SEYMOUR Here lies Sophia Seymour, anarchist, nihilist, and president of the “..... Women’s’ Assassination Associatin.” She accidentally swallowed a bomb and during a violent sneeze it exploded. May what lies here of Sophia dear, Rest in its numerous pieces. ALICE SIMPSON 1910—1945 Soldier(ess) of Fortune, started a revolution in Germany and seated Chas. Chapman upon the throne of the Kaiser. Died from eating too much sauer- kraut mixed with wienies. ISABELLA TOD Born 1900—Died 2000 She mourned until she died, Sacred to the memory of Clyde. Here lies

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pt Not iF ‘J ris i) ZALENE MANION 1897—1976 Here lies the woman, who for seven- ty-three years, six months and sixteen days, ably carried out the duties of mayor of Graton. RUTH TODD 1896—1971 Always noted for her kindness to all living creatures. .After finishing High School she founded a home for “Maimed and Mistreated” Cats. May she rest in peace. JOHN RUSSELL 1897—1979 Although this man was built for speed, The call of waffles he did heed. He pushed about a nice big cart, And played a waffle seller’s part. Here Lies JOHN MATHEWS John Mathews bought out Johnny Dont, And learned to compound milk shakes. Yes, he shook ’em well, did Johnny dear, And with ’em he served tea cakes. But he shook so hard, That his arm gave out. So we all weep here today. ..Below lies John—may he rest in peace. We all hope that he may. ALMA McDANIEL 1878—1987 Alma had a dear little spaniel. A dear little spaniel was he. She had a little basket to put him in, But she lost him, more’s the pity. Then she sang this song, As though all hope were gone: “Oh where, oh where, can he be. With his tail cut short and his ears cut long, Oh where, oh where can he be.” a of l. h CLIFFORD MERRITT Here lies the body of Cliff Merritt, He ate while he was able, But once o’erfed, he dropped down dead, And fell beneath the table. When from the tomb to meet his doom, He’ll rise with other sinners, To choose his place above or below— He‘ll choose the place that has best dinners. 1897—1975 MYRNA MOORE Born 1898—Died 1999 Late as ever, Though better late than never, Myrna will never be late No Moore, (more). LILY NELLIGAN Apr. 30, 1895—Jan. 1, 1980 The second Hetty Green, whose for- tune was acquired by demonstrating in speed tests on the typewriter. Under this stone lies “CAPTAIN” MATILDA NELSON The greater part of her eventful life was spent in piloting submarines for “Uncle Sam.” Her death was caused by the breaking of a case of ancient eggs, intended for the enerny. June 1, 1879—May 1, 1946 Here lies CHAUNCEY PETERSON June 18, 1893—June 18, 1973 “Chau” came back, though aged was he, To the dear old high school just for a spree. Up to the “Echo” office the old man went With tears falling fast, and back sadly bent. He tried once more the old fire escape, And climbed down the ladder just like an ape. But, he fell on his funny-bone—he laughed and he cried— He laughed and he laughed and he laughed till he died. The Class Just As It Is