Sullivan High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Sullivan, IL)

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f .H.I1.S51Efi6hr flirt 15059 ggi' 13? gl'924f doesn't get out much. She told me that her cousin, Louise Cornwell, is now married and lives on one of the largest wheat farms in Kansas. Nov. 30, 1935: My neighbor, formerly Miss Dorothy Lee, rode up town with me this morning. She was taking her smallest child to the Day Nursery managed by the Misses Opal Purvis and Ferne Ashbrook. Dorothy said she would never think of leaving her children there, were anyone else in charge. Dec. 11, 1935: Saw a great vaudeville this evening. One of the features was The Gold Dust Twins , Miss Alta Frederick and Mabel Blackwell. They gave a dance, a queer, Oriental kind, very interesting and pretty. Then I received the shock of my life-Miss Gladys Young was received with great favor by the audience as Gladys oi the Silver Wire , and she did a toe dance on a tight Wire far, far above the heads of the people. Her grace and beauty are remarkable. The audience went wild. Phillip Floyd also made a hit as the Jazzical Clown. Dec. 13, 1935: My old chum, Olive Elder, who is one of the most able Home Advisors in Illinois, and I, went to Decatur to do our Christ- mas shopping today. Saw Miss Laverne Chaney, a graduate nurse. She is working at the St. Mary's Hospital now. Said Daisy Burtcheard also has a case there. We returned on the 9:45. Kyle Wiard now oc- cupies the engineer's cab of that locomotive. In all his five years' ex- perience he has never had an accident nor has his train been delayed, except by washouts or snowstorms. Dec. 31, 1935: Last day of '35, Heard a wonderful concert over the radio by Miss Marian Harshman, concert pianist, and Miss Phyllis Harshman, American prima donna. Miss Caroline Jennings, president of the Woman's Socialist Party Organization gave a fine lecture on The Woman's Share in Politics. ' Jan. 7, 1936: The first number of the Woman's Political and Domestic Review edited by Miss Genevieve Mautz, arrived today. Contained an article by Olin Kull, America's greatest transcendentalist. He explained in his article how one might obtain complete freedom from the common drudgery of life so as to give leisure for mental de- velopment. There was also a charming bedtime story by The Chil- dren's Favorite, Otha Mills. He is famous over the entire world for his stories written in a way children can understand, and about things dear to children's hearts. Jan. 11, 1936: My teeth bothered me today. I went to Dr. Gladys Darst, one of the most successful women dentists in the state. Jan. 28, 1936: In a contest held recently in Chicago, Miss Kath- eryn Doner was chosen the most charming red-haired girl. Feb. 1, 1936: Saw a good show at the theater tonight. Gladys Moore, leading comedienne of the Screen, sometimes called Mary II played in When a Fella Needs a Friend. The scenario was written by Catherine Robinson, who has made a small fortune in her work. Feb. 10, 1936: The florist, Clarence Engle, moved his down-town headquarters into the room formerly occupied by the Rhodes and Mur- ray Woman's Barber Shop. '

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Qa.1n.sgEggehf sf1irrfmp.gifffgeg1q-z 45 Wcnmorica One afternoon, while rumaging about in the attic, I ca.me across a chest filled with miscellaneous articles of value. Conspicuous among the varied contents was a Diary which I had kept some years before while teaching. As I looked casually through it, my glance focused upon a number of entries, which recalled pleasant memories of my high school days and former classmates. My interest was thoroughly aroused and, brushing the dust from the cover. I glanced eagerly at the first page. July 1. 1935: When I entered the Public Library this evening there sat Miss Ferne Garrett in the chair Miss Jennings has occupied so long. Ferne is a graduate librarian, and is Well fitted for the posi- tion. July 4, 1935: Fourth of July. Huge celebration. Sullivan out did itself today. Speeches by our most distinguished citizens. Mayor Otis Davis gave a brilliant and flowery oration on The Declaration of In- dependence-Its Use and Abuse. ' Aug. 20, 1935: Everyone is Whistling, singing, or shouting Oh, Them Lovey, Lovesick Blues , written by that famous popular song writer, Cecil Creath. Aug. 31, 1935: Went in the First National Bank today, and no one but Mr. Charles Abrams cashed my check. I never dreamed of seeing him a cashier. Miss Eva Behen has recently accepted a position as stenographer in the bank, While Valeet Carnine is private secretary to Mr. Harry Hill, president of a huge Steel Corporation of Chicago. Sept. 3, 1935: School began. Among the faculty of the S. T. H. S. is Doris Carter, who teaches gym and music. If pep and enthusiasm accomplish anything, Doris will certainly be a success. Lauren Hamm is the coach, and there is good reason to hope for a brilliant season. Mr. Everett Worsham is civics and history teacher, and at last repents the torments he caused Miss Hobbs. Oct. 2, 1935: Met Mr. Lester Barnes while walking in the park today. It seems he has become a naturalist. He was carrying a spy glass, miscroscope, and a butterfly net. Oct. 30, 1935: Went to the Opal Andres beauty parlor to get my hair shampooed today. Miss Vera Freeman is hairdresser. Nov. 8, 1935: Took my hat to the milliner's to have it retrimmed. Had needed it badly for some Weeks. The Misses Bertha Appelt and Mildred Kuster have charge of the shop now and Miss Zelma Crist superintends the trimming department. Nov. 15, 1935: For some reason my car refused to run this morn- ing. I tinkered with it for about an hour, but could find nothing Wrong. Called Cole Brother's garage and had them fix it. They brought it back in an hour. How's that for snappy service? Nov. 24, 1935: Saw Mildred Powell today for the first time in years. Said she has to stay home so much with her parents that she

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f .s.m.sgi,chf flirt fain ngfi? gsm? Feb. 21, 1936: Noble Ellis, Radical and Extremist, was arrested last evening for preaching insurrection against the government. It seems that since Mr. Ellis was defeated for Justice of the Peace, he has turned Radical, and by overthrowing the government, hopes to oust his rival from oflice. March 17, 1936: Saw an interesting cartoon in the paper today by Charles Shuman commemorating the fight in which Francis Purvis was proved to be the world's champion heavyweight. March 25, 1936: Took my dress to the Mary Warner Dress Mak- ing Establishment. I like their service, and the dresses designed by Miss Opal Rauch, Who has charge of this department, are more than worth the price. March 30, 1936: Learned today that Lee Roughton, who has amassed a huge fortune from his invention of an electric egg-beater, has returned with his wife, formerly Miss Blanche Newbould, from his third trip across the Atlantic. April 5, 1936: I had a pleasant little talk today with Miss Helen Estes, who clerks in Schultz's Five and Ten . We were talking over old times, and she told me that her sister, Edna, has at last settled down. She was married last month to a Wealthy Oklahoma oil man. Said she saw Aimee Thackwell in The Taming of the Shrew . Madeline Weav- er is singing in operas, having made her debut in Carmen last year in Italy. May 1, 1936: Saw an article in a farm paper by Walter Lane. He Liaskbecome a successful farmer since his invention of a radio corn- us er. June 1, 1936: Mr. Sullivan was elected President of the Middle Western Chiropractors' Convention held recently in Columbus, Ohio. He is getting far up the ladder of success. Aug. 31, 1936: Read Edna Mullins' latest book, The Fallacy of Love . Liked it very well. Oct. 19, 1936: Called on Mrs. Grace Getz this afternoon. We were talking over old times and I learned that Helen Keyes has become one of Chicago's best kindergarten teachers, that Miss Lorena Wood is a country school marm , and that Vida Freese is taking a course in Commercial Art at the University of Chicago. Raymond is Sul1ivan's leading undertaker. Nov. 2, 1936: Claudia Ledbetter, after a stirring campaign, Was elected Congresswoman-at-large on the Socialist ticket. Miss Daisy Yarnell, running on the Democratic ticket, was her strongest opponent. These notes brought back to me many happy memories of the Class of '24 of the S. T. H. S. I thought of how We had all graduated and gone out into the world, to success or failure, and it was with a sigh of regret that I closed the book and replaced it in the ancient trunk.