Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Spencer, IN)

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S.H.S. SPENCERIAN 1923 thence shall reach civilization above, thereby permanently wrecking the nerves of our new-comers. Eleventh: Recognizing that the foregoing provisions have only par- tially depleted the inheritance which we are leaving, each member of the class of 1923 makes the following bequests: I, Roy Myers, will my interest in the ladies Cwhich is purely that of a connoisseurb to the heart-breaking desperado, John Vaughn, and my badly worn Chevie to Verna Chilton, provided that said Chevie is used solely for transporting stranded members of the stronger sex to their respective domiciles. To Ralph Dowell, I, Frank Crowe, bequeath my long legs, made-to- order and trained for climbing hills, provided said Bud makes good use of them in romantic wanderings. My curly locks I bestow on Pauline Curtis in remembrance of her kindness to me. To the candidate polling the most votes, I, Mabel Cassady, bequeath my exalted position as President of the Senior Class, my habit of scream- ing when startled I leave to the philosophic and dignified Bernard Burks, with the request that he use such inheritance with due discretion in all social gatherings. l W I, Lawrence Knott, bequeath to James Coble, my abundant supply of hair tonic, and my Berkshire appetite for candy I leave to any two indi- viduals who may successfully qualify. To Mary Scott, I, Frieda Cooper, do hereby will my abundant supply of imported cosmetics, provided that said native of Romona bobs her hair and keeps her complexion in harmony with the natural scenery. To Leona Ferguson, I, Leona Edwards, give willingly my small supply of brown beauty spots which dwell near my nose. In making this bequest I know my namesake will greatly appreciate sunbeams, which blend with her auburn hair. I, Foster Barnes, do hereby will to Ralph Johnson my powerful vocal apparatus that said Ralph may be more easily heard, My Hebrew nose, I leave to little Floyd Johnson that his wits may be sharpened to cut a dash in older society. I, Glen Barge, bequeath to June Wampler, in appreciation for her efforts to socialize me in former years, two boxes of hash bars, provided that she calls for said commodities in her Chevrolet touring car. To Hight Cantwell, I leave my Samson-like chest expansion and my stern facial ex- pression, I give to Susan Lighter. To Robert Bacon, I, Lois Galimore, will my extra credits, that said Robert may be privileged to receive a diploma before the fatal hand of time brings wrinkles to his brow. To Harold Alverson, I leave my diminu- tive stature and my mathematical proclivities. My oversized seat, I, Ralph Moffett, do hereby bequeath to Gwendivere -20-

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S.H.S. SPENCERIAN 1923 to enable them to successfully engineer the building of Caesar's famous bridge, to manipulate apparatus incident to the construction of geometric figures, and to learn the difference between a farmer and an agriculturist. We further bestow on these Freshmen, the duty of keeping clean all alleys and streets in the assembly hall, such work to be properly inspected by the Seniors of 1924. One other obligation is hereby bequeathed to the Freshmeng namely, that of tenderly caring for the incoming class. This task is especially left to Floyd Johnston and Clyde Keller, since they are well aware of the kind benevolence that has been allotted to them during the past year. Fifth: To the very kind and sympathetic blonde bachelor, Mr. F. E. Bourn, who has escorted us from our ways of innocence and childishness into the great, storm-ridden, hard-hearted World isome of us, incidentally, by the way of the boiler roomj, we will and bequeath a continuance of patience and an abundance of artful strategy necessary to tactfully guide an American History Class through the critical periods of preparing, re- vising and properly arranging their note books the night before they fall 61119. Sixth: To our principal, Mr. W. G, Hendershot, whose humorous remarks have lightened many of our burdens we bequeath the right to carefully guide and direct all students through the complexities of Mathe- matics and the mysteries of Science. Seventh: To Miss Hadley, whose jolly disposition brought sunshine to us when we encountered despair, we bequeath the right and duty to use any new gymnastic apparatus purchased for the old school ground, pro- vided that she maintains her mental and physical equilibrium after sub- jecting herself to such an ordeal. Eighth: To Harold Kolb, Sr., we will a new agriculture class so atten- tive and alert in their eagerness for wisdom that they will not only be- come proficient in the science of Agriculture but will also be permanently impressed by the said professor's celebrated lecture on When Dreams Come True, I'll Come Back to You. Ninth: To the remainder of the faculty, we bestow our sincere grati- ture and choicest wishes in return for the way in which they have guided and directed us throughout our pleasant and profitable high school course. We realize, however, that their responsibilities and burdens will be some- what lightened since we are leaving to help them next year, a few of our illustrious group who will be of great value to the class of 1924, Tenth: To Minter Chambers, our beloved custodian, we leave the care of the Spencer High School building forever and ever, and with it enough lumber from Jearl Spicer's library table to make for our execu- tioners a new instrument of torture provided that said weapon is made use of only in the coal black dungeon below and that no vibration from -191

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S.H.S. SPENCERIAN 1923 and Clifford provided that said seat is used publicly to demonstrate the art of love making. , To Mildred Phillips, I, Opal Nichols, will my hatred for the opposite sex, and my million-dollar smile, I leave to Mary Trobey, provided that said Mary becomes a movie actress by virtue of the bequest. I, Ruth Newton, do hereby devise and bequeath to Allen May my intense love for red hair, provided that said Mr. May carefully brushes his coat every morning before coming to school next year. I, Charles Phillips, will to Lois Wampler my long, lean, hungry look, and my perpetual motion smile, I bestow upon the same lady provided that she keeps it within normal limits. To the dear little Jesse Copeland, I, Jearl Spicer, do will and bequeath my private interest in a certain feminine member of the Junior Class, and the esteemed privilege of dating any girl in town, I bequeath to Professor L. E. Hubbard. I, Mildred Lucas, do will and bequeath to Vendetta Edwards a liking for dresses of my own design: to Mildred Coleman, my namesake, I give one-half of my abundance of hair and to Josephine Rundell I leave my over- alls provided that they are used only during the blackberry season. To Marquis Mitten, I, Dorothy Gray, bestow my private phrase, I don't know, and to Herman Wilson I bequeath all my coquettish ways and affectionate smiles. I, Paris Peden, do will and bequeath to Roberta Hancock my artistic talents, and my fear of the sweet maids I leave in the keeping of William McNaught. I I' 'R To Martha Jackson, I, Wampler Hutchinson, devise and bequeath my ability to confide all my love affairs in the lady teachers, and my journalis- tic tendencies, I leave to Howard Green, My strong soprano voice and drum sticks, I bequeath to Ralph McGuire. I, Richard Melick, bequeath my scientific ideas to Forest Stogsdill and my musical ability is hereby willed to Doris Brown. To Kenneth Wampler, I, Marguerite Alverson, will my baby blue eyes provided that the said Kenneth uses them to good advantage. My heart smashing qualities and my infatuating manners I leave to Loraine Guy who, I know, will use them extensively. I, Opal Evans, will my talent in shorthand to Harold Blair that the said Mr. Blair may not spend so much time writing to a blonde Freshman. My stingy Walk, I leave to Mildred Eichenlaub, provided that said Mildred does not wear out too many pairs of shoes. To Daisy Shugert, I, James Franklin Lawson, will and bequeath my ability to bluff through physics, and my position as style introducer, I leave to Gilbert McHenry. My lady-fussing traits, I bestow upon Clif- ford McIndo0.