Sullivan High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Sullivan, IL)

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MYSTIC MAGIC Ah, the pleasure it gives me to visit the crystal gazerl The secrets he unfolds be- fore me, the mysteries he solves make me feel that he is a being of inconceivable wis- dom and genius. His eyes are hypnotizing, his words spell-binding. He makes one forget the past and present and see only the glorified future. A future so gay for some, and so dull for others. He charms me with his magic and makes me see beyond the abyss that divides present from future, with his softly flowing, liquid voice. Hark! he speaks, I see in this magic cysta.l medium things that will startle, things that will delight, and things that will make you sad and Weary. I behold a future in which all your friends are revealed. First, I see musical instruments, I even hear the music, rousing and full of rhythm. As the vision grows clearer, the musicians become recognizable. The leader of this band, for band it is, and a rival of Sousa's, is Wallace Ritchey, an imposing man of great ability. Each member of this marvelous company is a musician of note. I am glad to say two of these members are known to you. The first, Everett Drew, is at the drums, and the second, Glenn Clark, is a musician known throughout the world. As this scene fades into dim shadows and finally disappears, another view of times to be comes to me. A school this time, a high school in a town grown momentious. It is Sullivan Township High School with many additions and al- terations. The principal you will be interested in knowing is none other than Stanley Bragg, a man of marvelous ability. It is said by others in this crystal, that he has been offered positions in the foremost colleges in America but due to a love for his old school he has remained with it. Faculty members of this institution of learning who are known to you are: Clifton Bolin, head of the English department, Blanche Hall, commercial department, Florence Engle, biology department, Hildreth Walker, bas- ketball coach, John Hollonbeck, football coach, Anna Bell DeVore, head of music de- partment, Elta Collins, historyg Mary Elizabeth Leeds, Latin. The scene becomes more vivid, and it shifts from one class room to another. Now, I see Miss Leeds, much fear- ed and noted for the order she keeps in class and the number of students graduating from her classes who are unable to speak or write a word of that dead, but not forgot- ten, tongue. Then a view of the gymnasium is allowed me. I see a little man holding a basket ball in his hand, surrounded by an admiring group of boys. As this fades the much admired football coach appears. His wonderful example leads many high school boys to noble manhood. The school becomes indistinct, and as it leaves, a little shoppe glows in the shining crystal. It is a shoppe of distinction, owned and managed by Madame Dimi, formerly known as Maxine Robertson. A frock purchased from Dimi is sure to please, for all the designing is done by either Dimi herself or her designer of marked fame, Mantol, known to you as Homer Johnson. As the view becomes brighter I behold the beautiful models in the Dimi Shoppe. Among them I behold Alberta Monroe and Rosie Graven, models of proved ability. The scene becomes too bright and is snatched away, but slowly, tantalizingly, a new sight forms. There is rythmical movement, up, down, out, in. What is it? Ah, now I see, now it is intelligible. It is a gymnasium filled with women. The leader of the exercises that at the moment are being performed, is Clau- dia Yarnell- She, in clear, crisp tones calls the count for the movements of the group before her. The sparkle in her eye tells me that she is in love with her work, and is seriously trying to keep up the health of hor associates. Among those before her, I see Agnes Wright, who is trying to keep fit for her nerve racking position as coin collector for the first millionaire to arrive in Sullivan. He is unknown to you, but it might be

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Olive Dazey to Voyna Anderson, her Stay-put smile. Everett Drew to Gerald Newbould, his place as drummer in the band. Irene Mattox to Maxine Lindsay, her success in getting dates. Gertrude Davis to Vonnie Leavitt, her inexhaustible supply of pep. Dorothy Clark to Adeline Bagget, her flippant manner. Annabelle Devore to Fern Brown, her dark dreamy eyes. Mabel Jeffers to Dorothy Mitchell, her habit of arguing in economics. Alberta Monroe to Olaf French, her freckles. Letha Ledbetter to Ralph Leeds, her Civics b00k. Opal Burcham to Wilma Wilson, her Hitting ability. Lois Davis to Freda Doner, her giggle. Dale Landers to Glenn Landers, his ability to raise C0111. Mary Elizabeth Leeds to anyone, her j0b as Calendar Editor. George Thompson to William Horn, his dimples. Doris Craven to Lyle Brown, her ability in Shorthaild. B-onadell Mallinson to Paul Harshman, her English note book pictures to save wear and tear on the magazines. Olive Hoskins to Ruth Randol, her sunny hair. A Genevieve Daum to Agnes Pyatt, ber exliereme height. I further wish it understood that if any beneficiary of this document should at- tempt to dispute or set aside any legacy herein mentioned, he shall immediately be cut off from all provisions of said document and be cast into darkness. Hereunto have we set our hand and seal, knowing that all the provisions herein proclaimed are as unalterable and indissoluble as the famous law of the Medes and Persians. fSignedD Senior Class of '28 -George Thompson Witnesses:- Lark Collins, H. I. Tice.

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of interest to you to know that, as revealed here, his charming and gracious wife is the former Miss Carmen Harris. Others I see in the gym Whom you know are, Mable J effers, a night club hostess, Olive Hoskins, a beauty specialist, and Doris Graven, a stenographer. Among them a.lso see you, -Miss Finley, the sole owner of the Forest Hill Kennels, home of the popular beetle hounds. Another of the group is Grace Cody, morning announcer for radio station WBIM, Sullivan, Illinois. As the gymnasium scene fades from sight, I behold notables, people renouned throughout the world. They come into view slowly, only to shine on my sight and then become invisible. First appears Lucia I-Iarshman, the foremost writer of poetry in the future. Ah, her lovliness holds me in enchantment, no wonder she writes poetry! An- other person of literary fame is George Thompson. He is proclaimed through all the world as a second O'Henry. Next is seen a man, tall and handsome. He is speaking to multitudes. Who is he? Why he is President of the United States, Vern Kellar. As no man could be great without hiring' a cook of marked ability, Mr. Kellar has employ- ed a new White'House cook, Miss Rozetta McKim. She is not only famous for her knowledge of cookery but also for her knowledge of dietetics. Another man of fame appears before me. This time, an inventor, a man with a temperament. His name is George Hoke, and he deserves his place among the notables for his invention of a nut cracker, patented in 1933. He leaves and still more people of marked renown ap- proach. They are Elda Wallace and Genevieve Daum, known by nations far and wide as the most loved radio entertainers the U. S. has ever produced. Miss Wallace's readings with piano accompaniment by Miss Daum thrill thousands of enthusiastic listeners. Still another person of great achievements is making an appearance. I see a desk with a busy man seated before it. He has a very important air about him. He is Joseph Ashbrook, editor of the largest newspaper in Kansas City, The Kansas City Star. His editorials are reprinted in papers and magazines all over the United States. His article entitled, Why Young Men Leave Home is his most valued work. There is a long pause now, the systal is bare of pictures. Has it lost its power? Am I losing my sight? No-I behold faint shadows, and glimpses of roonns done in white. What is it now? There are beds and a prevailing atmosphere of peace. Oh, now I understand, it is a hospital. The crisply dressed nurses bustling about make me sure there is an important case on the operating table. I see the table now, and a still form makes me afraid to look. But I gather my courage and the patient proves to be George Sabin, a worker in a laundry who has had his ear riddled by a bullet from the gun of the well known minister, Robert Carter. Reverend Carter upon realizing that Mr. Sabin had stole from him the love of a beautiful chorus girl, Gertrude Davis, pro- ceeded to get revenge on the unlucky gentleman. The much admired surgeon stand- ing by the table is Dr. Charles Buxton and his assistant is Dr. Gerald Cazier. Dr. Bux- ton is so swift and sure in delicate operations his services are sought by all who can pay the fees. His hospital is also known for the efficiency of the nurses. I see hover- ing about the operating table Miss Mallinson, a nurse of marked talent, and another, Miss Clark, also of great ability. They are always chosen for important or difficult cases, as the one at present on the table. I see the head nurse visiting one of the wards. Her name is Opal Burcham. In the ward she first visited is a man you may have known. His name is Russell Freemon, a taxi driver who is temporarily disabled by be- ing cast against the top of his taxi, fracturing his skull. With this view the scene changes and I see a hot dog stand. It is owned and op- erated by Olive Dazey and Irene Mattox. They have proved very successful finacially but as I see them they wear very indignant expressions. Their stand is being closely