Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Spencer, IN)

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P, . l i is, K SPENCERIAN some, so at last she has given up her place, because Troy has per- suaded her that she has kept him waiting long enough. just listen to this-George Schneider has become a second Bur- bank. After graduating from High School he raised onions and po- tatoes in a small way. He finally created a new vegetable, containing the nourishing qualities of the potato and the onion, the smell of the onion eliminated. The vegetable is as yet unnamed, but George's name is quite well known. The Farm Life is offering a prize for the best name suggested for the vegetable. If George is married I have never heard of it. You of course remember that Goldie Shelburn was always noted for her extraordinary modesty and timidity. Please prepare for one of the most complete surprises you ever had. Goldie has changed, as if some mysterious spell had been cast over her, she is now one of the most prominent movie actresses of the day, rivaling Mary Pickford in popularity. Her chief role is starring in western dramas. I have some startling information about Merton Stwalley. Merton is one of the speakers of the Redpath Chautauqua, and he has chosen quite an elevating subject, which he presents with much enthusiasm. He, you know, was always more or less of a lady fusser, so naturally he would select a topic which dealt with women. Having spent much time in observing the different types of women, he has decided that the Eskimo is perfect, hence his sub' ject, The Eskimo Woman Is Superior to All Other Females. 192 Merton is not only an orator, but also has a side-line. Since he is so vain, he has discovered a hair tonic which is guaranteed to malt boys' pompadours long and curly, instead of short and stubby. Spencer has established, in connection with its library, a new department for children. The main features of it are story-telling and folk-games. Mary Curtis is at the head of the department, and she delights the children with her charming stories which she tells beautifully. Mary's work is attracting attention throughout the state, and Spencer realizes that Mary cannot be kept much longer, because she is destined to work in broader fields. Fred Vlfeymouth, because of his love for arguing and debating, took a course in journalism and then returned to Spencer as editor of the Spencer Dispatch, one of the most influential papers of the time. Strange to say, Bill became a hater of the fairer sex, as the suiifragettes were putting his paper to the bad. His articles will be remembered as the most logical arguments ever produced against equal rights. asylums, of all suffragettes. And Elsie VV'e1ls, I almost forgot to tell you about Elsie. She has been in politics, from the time that women were first given the ballot in 1920. She began her political career as deputy treasurer of Owen Co., and soon became educated in the workings of politics. Elsie, being possessed of a pleasant personality, became very popu- lar and held many high offices, her highest one being the fact that she was sent to Congress by the Republican party. I understand This almost caused the imprisonment, in ,insane 0

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1SPENCERIAN Beatrice Hancock married her beloved Clifford W'ampler, who is an architect. and they live in the heart of Chicago. As Beatrice could not give up her taste for farm activities, he built their house with a barn in the basement and a chicken park on the roof. Here Beatrice spends most of her time, among her chickens and cows, and is extremely happy, since she can imagine she is back on the farm. Now hold your breath while I tell you that I have an engage- ment for this evening with a United States senator. You have prob- ably already guessed that it is our old classmate, Hoyt Clark. I-Ie won this high office mainly through his ability as a public speaker. He gives all the credit for what he is, and what he hopes to be, to Miss Mason, in whose English class he received his first training. I am told that Hoyt's marriage proved to be a serious mistake, as his wife was not in sympathy with his political ambitions. I-Ie is di- vorced now, and is engaged to a woman senator from the West. Zella Pegg and Edna Speas are safely installed in S. H. S. as teachers. Zella makes an efficient Domestic Science instructor, while Edna is a mathematician. She is so engrossed in the subject of Geometry that she has developed a dreadfully cross disposition. Zella and Edna live together in one of Spencer's beautifully fur- nished ffats, together with their black cats, and are enjoying life immensely. Margaret Barnes at last has her heart's desire. Her dream to go Vest has come true and she is happy, managing a sheep ranch in XVashington. Maud, you will recollect, was married the day af- ter her graduation, and she makes good use of her railroad pass by taking her large family frequently to visit Margaret, so that the children may enjoy the free life of the ranch. No doubt you are wondering what became of our most brilliant classmate, Neal Close. Neal's life is sad, in a way, because he is a decided woman-hater, hence he leads a rather secluded life. How- ever, he has made quite a mark in the world, through his many scientific discoveries and valuable inventions. One of his great- est accomplishments along this line is of a machine of perpetual motion. As a result of this and other inventions including a device by which he can communicate with the inhabitants on the Planet of Mars, Neal is now not only famous, but is also worth many mil- lions. Mary Hawkins followed up her business course which she began in school, and is now employed as a stenographer at the Farm Life. Mary never married, as she preferred to remain true to the memory of her first love, who was killed in the world's war when he made a daring attempt to capture the Kaiser. Elizabeth Franklin did not marry Troy on her graduation day, as many people predicted. Elizabeth is so independent that she de- cided it was not the best policy to settle down until she had seen more of life. Until recently she had been employed as a cabaret singer in a New York cafe, but she found this life too gay and tire- 1920 , J

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?SPENCERIAN that Senator Clark challenged her to a series of debates, during one of the political campaigns, and Elsie very often carried off the laurels. If you are wondering whether or not a woman can be in politics, and also a good home-maker, ask Pete Leapley. We have often wondered, you know, whether XYard Manners would choose the profession of law, or accept his real calling and become a minister. I was conhdent that he was especially fitted for that. After completing a regular college course at Franklin college, he studied at one of the best theological schools in the United States. His ability was recognized and he was immediately called to a good pulpit, and is at present filling one of the best in the state. Ward, like all other young ministers, found it a serious handicap to his work to be unmarried, so early in his ministry, from among the many admiring girls in his congregation, who were anxiously await- ing his choice, he selected a wife who is proving to be a great help- mate to him. Do you not think that we may well be proud of the record of our illustrious class of 1920? Hoping to see you back in New York in a few weeks, I am as ever, Lovingly, Helen. Ht? 9: ray Xi , 45 1 ,sf , ' ,f ra ' i il is 1920