Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)
- Class of 1926
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HERRMANN DEAN HIGGINS FLOYD HIGGINS NELL PFLUG HOWARTH RALPH JOHNSTON ERMA MADDUX MILDRED ORMSBY GLADYS RUSSELL ARLINE SMITH MERLE SNIDER HELEN TANNER LOUISE TURNER MILDRED CARTER VAN PELT ELIZABETH VARNER HELEN YONT GsO TheTecumsekTorn avA ribi f oirtoorti Jjt ia tin t'arural brairr uf lhnar rr-aynuaiblr fur thr yubliratinu nf tin' ltI2b dnmahaiuk that it may thrnuuh ita yayra giur a trur rrflrrtinu nf thr artinitira aub lifr nf thr JBrrumarh Hiub tprhnnl bnriuy thr pant yrar. 3t ia furtljrr hnyrb that thin mail hr bn nr in aurh a mauurr that riirrtj mrmhrr nf thr faculty, rtirru aluiuuua, anb rnrry atubrut may takr urmtiur yribr iu thia, hia yrar bunk, aitb in turn haitr a highrr rryarb fur thr nnhlr ibrala nf “ODlb arntmarh Utith.” I6| Th e Tec urn s eW To m a a w K 3 HD H3 t WHAT is here about a school that after four years makes its so dear and sacred? Is it the associates? Or the buildings? Or the teachers? Or the good times? Or is it just a combination of all of these? The School! So sacred, so hallowed, it’s almost incredible that the end must come. But, after all, is it so different from life? Isn’t school life itself? Old ties are constantly broken, and new ones made here in school as they will be later. But, even so, we are young and inexperienced, so leaving this old building means more to us, probably, than if we had bucked the waves of life for many years. We’ll remember you, old School, and we hope we’ve done something while we were students here that will make you a better place for those who will follow us in the years to come. In every room, in every corner, stalks a memory. You former students of Tecum-seh High, who of you, as you go up that front walk, is not thrilled by the sight of that front door; by that nook near the chemistry lab. windows; by Prof’s office up there (remember how we used to loiter around that window?); then, going on through that door and up those stairs, by the assembly room, what has not happened there; by the sight of that athletic field down there with the ghosts of former football teams still locked in seemingly endless, titanic struggles. The typewriters still click in the typewriting room, MS still rises in billows from the chemistry lab., fellows still quarrel down in that dressing room—say, Seniors, we are leaving a lot behind, aren’t we? But we are taking a lot away, and we are going to make that school proud of us, proud to call us her own, by making our lives so full of the Tecumseh spirit, so symbolic of all that is pure and upright and honest and good that th? old building can point to us when we come back some day, and say, “ There’s a product of Tecumseh High School that has made good, and, I’m proud to say, belongs to me!” —H. W. [7] 1 TheTec ifoseh TorgahawK 1 S3 Ol r C)rtbute O the group of loyal men and women who have given of their time to make our education possible, the Class of 1 926 would here pay tribute. Our community in the realization of its debt to the future, has intrusted to you the fulfillment of this obligation. You have provided our physical plant, placed us in charge of a trained faculty and have inspired us with your moral support. We trust that we, as individual members of the class, may prove worthy of your confidence. Personnel of TBoarD of ( Duration Mr. W. M. Sherman Mrs. Frank Nail Mrs. Daisy Hervey Mr. O. J. McDougal Mr. E. C. Hedrick Mr. C. E. Stewart [8] 1 TheTecumseKTotnaViawK. S3 c 3 [9] i DEI TheTecu.msekTomo awK ® 1 LLOYD D. HALSTED Superintendent Tecumseh, Nebr. Uni. of Nebr. A. B. Uni. of So. Cal. Columbia University BLRTHA ENYEART Principal Lincoln, Nebr. Uni. of Nebr. A. B. Uni. of Cal. Uni. of Col. HELEN YONT Brock, Nebr. English Uni. of Nebr. A. B. GLADYS RUSSELL Tekamah, Nebr. Normal Training Nebraska Wesleyan A. B. [10] EH TheTecumseKTomaVavA ful n ERMA MADDUX Wichita, Kas. Latin, English Uni. of Nebr. A. R. HELEN TANNER Falls City, Nebr. Music Uni. of Nebr. Uni. School Music B. F. A. MARGARET ELLERMEIER Lincoln, Nebr. Smith Hughes Home Econ. Uni. of Nebr. B. Sc. DEAN HIGGINS Tecumseh, Nebr. Smith Hughes Agri. Uni. of Nebr. B. Sc. [11] 1 DU TheTecurnseViTomnVvawK rzH c 03 TheTecurnsekTomaYiawK S3 c [13] nn The TecumsekTomaViawK BE] c Glass Qoem The skit's were black when lied Men came And settled on this boundless plain. No starlets there to light the sky And guide the weary passerby. The Chief was filled with deep concern, Each stalwart Brave be called in turn And gave to them this promise dear, To guide them on from year to year. For every Brave there’ll he a star To guide the traveler when afar; For every deed that has been done, For every battle fought and won, There’ll be a star in Heaven’s black night To guide the straggler with its light. So strive my Braves, to do your best, And let the world with joy he blest. But we, the Braves of this year’s tire, Shall journey onward ever higher, To help some wanderer on his way, And others cheering, day by day. Our hand has left some stars above To tell you of our toil and love; With every barrier overcome, A star of gold our Braves have won. And may Tecumseh’s Spirit true, So like the Comet Ishdahmoo Who lights the sky with starlets gay, Thus guide us ever on our way. Each Brave shall he a Warrior, Chief, And each shall strive toward his belief. Oh, Spirit! guide us ever on, Reward us with thy words, “Well done.” —M. W. [14] c Q2 1 The 1 ecu.m5eWTonr aV awK 3 nn LOIS PILMORE Pres. 1; Student Council 1, 2; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Annual Staff; Girl Reserves Sec. 3. It is the beautiful bird that gets caged. CHARLES IIALSTE1) Vice Pres. 4; Pres. 1; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; P'ootball 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Annual Staff; Quartette. To go begond is as bad as to fall short. ODUS RATES Girl Reserves 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Color, Motto, Flower Committee. Care sits liglitlg on her shoulders. WAYNE McCOY Football 4; Glee Club 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Annual Staff. Those u-ho know do not speak; those who speak do not know. LLOYD WALTER Glee Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. He ignores trouble and woe. MAY CARMAN Glee Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1. It is good to be gratified, but dangerous to be sa tisfied. HERRERT CASEY Vice Pres. 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Operetta 3; Annual Staff; Hi-Y Sec. 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. A human graphophone with a giggle attachment. [15] dH TheTecunaseKTom ViawK HH n ELVA EPLEY Girl Reserves Pres. 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; Operetta 3; Declamatory 2, 3; Debating 4; Junior Play. Not otlly good, but good for something. CHARLES DAVISON Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Play; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Student Council Vice Pres. 4. The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. GERTRUDE RAY Glee Club 1, 4; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee. Sits in her study nook, With her elbows on a book. FRANK FULLER See. and Treas. 3, 4; Junior Play; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Treas. 4; Operetta 1, 3; Ring Committee. Drive today’s sorrow away till tomorrow and then put it off till the next one. HELEN CUMMINGS Orchestra 4; Glee Club 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor. To be fond rf learning is to be at the gate of knowledge. MARGARET COSTELLO Pres. 3; Sec. and Treas. 2; Junior Play; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Student Council Pres. 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; Operetta 1, 3; Declamatory 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. More Hum wisdom, more than wealth, a merry heart that laughs at care. ARTHUR STEPHENS Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Announcement Committee. When folks are friendly even water is sweet. [16] ED 1 TheTecmmsekTomaVxawK fzbl c: HOWARD WESTWOOD Pres. 2; Declamatory 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Sec. 2; Operetta 3, Junior Play; Chieftain Reporter; Student Council Pres. 3, Sec. 2; Editor. Folli in fools bears not so strong a note, as foolera in the wise when wit doth dote. HELEN MORRISSEY Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4. The smiles that count are those that shine when it rains. ELLENE McCLANAHAN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Athletics 3, 4; Color-Motto-Flower Committee. Deeds are greater than words. LEROY BETZELBERGER Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. O keep me innocent! Let others be great. KENNETH MALONE Football 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Track 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 4; Annual Staff. A man cannot become perfect in a hundred gears. NORA WARD Glee Club 1, 4; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4. A winning wag. A pleasant smile. MILTON ROBERTS Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee. Buildings are measured by their shadows, and great men by their calumniators. [17] 3 3 DU TheTecumse TomaV awK. fzbl c MILDRED WORTHMAN Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Girls Athletics 3; Annual Staff; Girl Reserves 1, 3, 4; Color-Motto-Flower Committee. Good words are like a string of pearls. JOE JONES Pres. 2; Sec. and Treas. 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Junior Play; Hi-Y Pres. 4; Treas. 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Declamatory 1, 2; Business Manager; District Sec. Hi-Y; Quartette. Or in the night, imagining some fear, how often is a bash supposed a bear. LUCY ANDERSON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Color-Motto-Flower Committee; Debating 4. Wasted time is existence; used is life. KATHERINE BUERSTETTA Pres. 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Announcement Committee. To be slow in words is a woman's onlg virtue. EMMA DIECKGRAFE Glee Club 3, 4; Annual Staff; Ring Committee. Let me make light, but not be light, for a light wife doth make a heavy husband. FRANK KERNER Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Speech of one’s self ought to be seldom, and well chosen. ALVIN MORRIS Hi-Y 4; Football 4; Track 4; Crab Orchard 1, 2, 3; Basket Ball 1, 2, 3; Captain 1. I dare do all that may become a man. [18] 33 1 1 he I ecum eVvTotnaVxawK S3 c MELVIN PHILLIPS Student Council 2; Annual Staff. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ARMIN GROSSE Hi-Y 4. To see oneself is to be clear-sighted. VERNA JEWELL Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 4; Announcement Committee. Full of fun and mischief, too, Doing things she shouldn’t do. OLNA CURRENT Football 2, 3, 4. How doth the little busy bee improve each shining hour? NELLIE HADLEY G'rl Reserves 3, 4; Glee Club 4. You will be better by giving others your best. WILBERT KATZ Glee Club 2, 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. Dear Mamma: Send me 10 cents; I leant to be wild. RUTH KUHLMAN Student Council 2; Annual Staff; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, Girls’ Athletics 3. With all her faults u’e love her still, the stiller the better. [19] 3 3 QD Th e Tecum eK. To tn a a w K rul i MAX HESKETT Junior Play; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 1; Annual Staff; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Declamatory 2, 3, 4; Debating 4; Announcement Committee. One is no number; maids are nothing then, without the sweet socictg of men. GERTRUDE MURPHY Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3; Girls Athletics 3. TT’e will believe thou hast a soul that suits, Such a fair and outward character. BLANCHE BARNES Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; Operetta 1, 2. Thinks twice before she speaks und then gen-erally sags nothing. ERNEST GOEMANN Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. A closed mouth catches no flies. MERVIN DECK Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. The man who waits for things to turn up finds his toes do it first. DARLEEN LITTLE Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Athletics 3; Ring Committee. The only wag to have a friend is to be one. GEORGE NESTOR Football 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. If your words are not pleasing hold in half of them. [20] 1 TheTeClim eK.TornaVxawK fzbl HERBERT PERL Elkton, South Dakota High School 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior play 3; President of Student Body 4; Tecumseh High School 4. As sober as a judge. IRENE MYERS Glee Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Junior Play; Announcement Committee. Knockers never win. Winners never knock. LUCY JOBST Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Vice Pres. 2; Sec. 3. Live for something, have a gin-pose. [21] ) DD TheTecim eWTonrt VtawK ® c Plays Presented by the Class of 1926 AS JUNIORS “2UJam and €tia” James King—A rich man ___________________________________________Joe Jones Corinthia—The parlor maid ______________________________________Elva Epley Julia Dewitt—His eldest daughter ___________________________Margaret Costello Clinton DeWitt—His son-in-law __________________________________Max Heskett Eva King—His youngest daughter_______________________________Mildred Rigg Aunt Abby Rocker—His sister-in-law _____________________________Lucy Jobst Dr. Jack Delameter—His neighbor __________________________Howard Westwood Horace Pilgrim—His uncle_______________________________________Frank Fuller Adam Smith—His business manager______________________________Charles Davison Lord Andrew Gordon—His would be son-in-law ___________________Howard Zook SYNOPSIS ACT I—In Mr. King’s home, Long Island. Morning. ACT II—The same. Ten days later. Note: Curtain is lowered during Act Two to denote the passing of one hour. ACT III—The King farm in New Jersey. Three months later. AS SENIORS Lightnin’ Rill Jones John Marvin ________ Raymond Thomas Lemuel Townsend __ Rodney Harper _____ Everett Hammond __ Nevin Blodgett_____ Oscar Nelson _______ Fred Peters________ Walter Lennon_______ Zeb Crothers ______ Liveryman __________ Teddy ______________ Mildred Buckley ____ Mrs. Jones _________ Mrs. Margaret Davis Mis. Harper ________ Freeda _____________ Emily Jarvis_______ Mrs. Moore _________ Mrs. Jordan ________ Mrs. Preston _______ Mrs. Stair__________ Mrs. Corr.hall____ “lUgbtntn’ ” _________________________________Howard Westwood ___________________________________Cha !es Halsted _____________________________Melvin Phillips ______________________________________Joe Jones ____________________________________Max Heskett ____________________________________Lloyd Walter ____________________________________Frank Fuller ____________________________________Alvin Morris __________________________________Kenneth Malone ____________________________________Herbert Casey _________________________________Arthur Stephens ____________________________________Mervin Deck ____________________________________Wayne McCoy _________________________________Margaret Costello ______________________________________Elva Epley ______________________________________Odus Bates ____________________________________Verna Jewell ____________________________________Gertrude Ray ______________________________________Nora Ward _________________________________Helen Cummings _________________________________Mildred Worthman _________________________________Ellcne McClanahan ____________________________________Blanche Barnes ____________________________________Lucy Anderson Prologue: John Marvin’s. ACT I—The next day. Scene 1. Office of the Calivada Hotel on the State Line between Nevada and California. Scene 2. That night. ACT II—Six months later. Superior Court at Reno. ACT III—The Hotel. The same evening. Around Lightnin’ and his Calivada Hotel, Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon have woven a story full of real human, heart interest. As we follow the many adventures and misadventures of Lightnin’; his contacts with the various types of our American people; try with him to solve the problems confronting many; we find ourselves moved to laughter and tears. Our interest moves on through the theft of the timberland; tne scenes in the court room; the rivalry of the judge and lawyer over the hand of the fascinating Mrs. Davis; on to the final action where, back in the hotel which is again his own, Lightnin’, in his characteristic way assumes the responsibility of bringing together Mildred and John. [22] 1 GU Tt.Twum.eKTonxA.wK | S3 0l)e Glass ®t WE, the Senior Class of the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-six in full possession of sound mind and geometrically inclined reasoning powers, do hereby will and bequeath all our worldly goods and possessions in the event of our immediate evacuation herefrom: 1. To Mr. Halsted—The joys and accomplishments which have been ours these four years, and furthermore our honest appreciation and good wishes for the future. 2. To the faculty—All the amazing wonders and astonishing news they may have gained from old forgotten notes and quiz papers, which we have left behind in the haste of our departure, for the ceaseless efforts which they have made in our behalf. o. To the student body—We herewith dedicate our reverence and defence of our Alma Mater and right to the T. H. S. Flag, song, pride in her achievements and in her accomplishments. 4. To all the organizations of the school—Our earnest and untiring efforts, also our best wishes for the future. 5. To Leland Lamb—Howard’s Freshman Sweetheart. 6. To Leslie Little—Alvin’s size and strength. 7. To Bill Fuller—Joe’s originality. 8. To anyone who should need it—Katherine’s good humor. 0. To Harold Johnson and Edward Ingersoll—All curling irons of the senior girls. 10. To Bernice Nelson and Max Watkins—All Senior delinquent slips. 11. To Bud Estes—Wilbert Katz’s interest in the Cheese Club’s Matrimonial papers. 12. To Future Commercial Students—Loss of religion in Typewriting room and seats in Room 3. 13. To Dale Goosman—Max’s ventriloquial verbosity. In witness whereof, We the Class of 1926, have set our hands and seal this First day of May, Anno Domini, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-six. SENIOR CLASS In testimony to the truth whereof we, the subscribers, have set our hands in witness hereunto. LLOYD D. HALSTED. BERTHA ENYEART. CHARLES DAVISON. [23] 11 ® PTL Tecumseh. Toirt WawK IZbl Q) )t Qropbecp “The Magic Loom” A Plan in One Act CAST OF CHARACTERS Osao-------------------------------------------------------An Old Sorcerer. Zetcamma ’ce —.------------------------------------- His Son and Messenger Members of the Class of ’26 of Tecumseh High School. SCENE I. (The scene is laid in Southwestern Arizona, in the country inhabited by the Apaches, in a small rude hogan made of Pueblo adobe. Just outside the hogan are all the Trails of the World. Inside the hogan there is in the center of the room, a pot hanging from a tripod over a fire, which is blazing brightly. In one corner, there is a pile of costly furs, stretched out to make a rude bed. In the other corner stands a huge loom, which completely fills the end of the room. At this loom sits an old Indian, with wrinkled face and long, coarse, black hair and bright, beady, black eyes. His eyes move restlessly as he weaves different colored threads into the great rug upon which he is working. As the curtain rises, the old Indian is mumbling to himself and suddenly calls. A young man enters.) Osao—Zetcamma ’ce, is there any one near? Zetcamma ‘ce—No, father, no one is here now. Osao—-Then, my son, my rug shows a group of young people who are just now setting forth on their first years of unguided work. These people wonder what is to happen to them after each has gone his way, but they know not whereby they may find out. Go to them, my son, tell them that here, where all the Trails of the World meet, they may hear their future. Go to the High School at Tecumseh, Nebraska, my son, and bring me the Senior Class. Zetcamma ’ce—Yes, father, I will bring them that they may know what lies before them. (Zetcamma ’ce departs on his mission.) Curtain SCENE II. (Two months later) Enter Zetcamma ’ce followed by the Senior Class. Charles D.—We have come. Oh great Osao, because we wish to know what the future holds for us. Osao—I sent for you, my children, because I thought you wished to know what was in store for you. Here is the Rug of Life. Be seated, all of you, and its mystic threads will unfold what life holds for you. (Osao reads—Class seated in semicircle. Charles Davison who is the Senior President, I see will become a famous professor of Mathematics in Columbia University. I see—I see Leroy Betzelberger as the chief commissioner of roads in his own home county. It may be well to add that there is one road which is kept in excellent condition. Then comes Ellene McClanahan who, I think, will teach school but will soon tire of that and start keeping house on a farm. Herbert Casey is very funny, as every one knows. But when he takes Harold Lloyd’s place as a comedian, his humor will be even more pronounced. For Margaret Costello, I see the future of a very noted elocutionist with prolonged study in Paris. Katherine Buerstetta, the threads say, will paint some very famous pictures and will be an illustrator for a late fashion magazine. May Carman, I see, becomes proficient as a typist and will be a private secretary ‘o Katherine. Here are three boys whose future is the same. These are Wilbert Katz, Melvin Phillips and Olna Current. They will together own a large ranch in Wyoming on which they will make many improvements. f24] 1 no The Tecumseh. TotnAawK ful n Mervin Deck’s thread comes to my view. He will make a study of Practical Engineering. This work will be very enjoyable. Max Heskett will be a U. S. Senator at which time he will find good use for the splendid practice in debating which he acquired in high school. It is strange but Gertrude Ray has had very serious “heart” trouble. She will teach school near the sea-shore in the hope that she may recover. Wayne McCoy will become a surveyor and will be very successful. Mildred Worthman’s poems will make her famous. She will write poems for all the very best magazineg. Now for a brief span, the rug portrays the Old Tecumseh High School where, if you go into the Chemistry Lab., you will find Joe Jones, in his apron, doing his best to blow up the school-house. In the Domestic Science Lab. Helen Cummings will reign supreme. In the Agr. room you will find that famous Smith-Hughes man, Ernest Goeman. In the History Department, Darleen Little will be chief executive; while Emma D. helps struggling Juniors and Seniors master Typewriting and Shorthand. You will be surprised to see that in Room 1, George Nestor glibly conjugates Latin verbs for the benefit of his mystified students. Verna Jewell, much to our surprise, is presiding in the Principal’s office, and teaching Mathematics. Then, last but not least, Odus Bates, in Room 2, teaches Normal Training. Blanche Barnes will sing nightly ever the radio. Nora Ward, after her adequate instructions from Miss Russell, will be a very famous hypnotist. Howard Westwood, of course, will be President of the United States and manage the affairs of the nation quite successfully. Lucy Anderson will enjoy her work as a teacher of Latin at Vassal-. Milton Roberts and Lloyd Walters will go into partnership and will have a large Cheese Factory at Omaha. Helen Morrissey, I perceive, will be very successful as a nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Kenneth Malone’s future points toward the captaincy of the Nebr. Varsity team, and later to Head Coach. Lucy Jobst will take a long commercial course and will succeed remarkably well as a private secretary. Elva Epley will be employed by the L. C. Smith Bros, to clean the typewriters in their stock room. Irene Meyers, you will find sailing to China for a long journey. She will be a missionary. Gertrude Murphy I see in the future as a famous beauty specialist. Frank Kernel- will carry off the world’s Championship as heavy-weight boxer. Alvin Morris and Arthur Stephens are very interested in electricity since a certain lecture at T. H. S. They are performing many experiments. Charles Halsted will become quite noted as the Conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra. Herbert Perl we will see as a famous historian. (Chiefly American). Ruth Kuhlman will later teach Kindergarten. The little folks all like her. Ah—Frank Fuller! His thread is a tangled one. Many romances will be his after his debut as Broadway’s favorite actor. His actions as the high school “cut-up” will be especially helpful. For Nellie Hadley I see a varied life, ending her career as an author. Lois Pilmore will eventually be in charge of the children’s story hour at WOAW. That is the end. As I have spoken, so it will be. Tecumseh High School Seniors know now what has been woven into the Rug of Life for them. Charles V.—Yes, Osao, you have spoken and we thank you for what you have told us. We are content. Osao—Yes, you will know now when you return to your homes what is to come, so you need not fear. Farewell! Class In Unison—Farewell Osao. (Class file from room as curtain falls.) THE END. E. E.—B. M. B. QUI 1 TheTecumseKTorn YiawK ® Jjnstorp of tl)e Class of ’2(3 In early September of 1913, Seven small sailors, Arthur, Joe And Mervin; Katherine, Lois, Mildred and Gertrude Kay, with Miss Wright as their captain Boarded the good ship Learning, Left the harbor of Ignorance And started across the Sea of Knowledge. The journey was to Be long and tedious, to last for Many years. Through the storms Of Life they must travel. They Must Leave I y meet all dangers And hasten ever onward, reaching For the goal of success. Fearing, Wondering, guessing, thus they Started on their journey. Having-Sailed for one year, they stopped In the lirst port only long Enough to change captains Here Captain Montfort taking Command, led the crew on. Through The good leadership of this Captain they sailed on, and at The close of the second year they Stopped at a small island where Camptain Campbell awaited them. After bidding- their former leader Good-bye, they continued their Journey. Although the way grew More difficult with each day’s Progress they successfully Reached the next goal. Here Once more they changed guides, And Miss Townsend took charge of The sailors for the next year. This was the last year that they Were to sail alone, for at the Next port Captain Bush and two New sailors, Melvin and Olna, Joined them to seek knowledge. Immediately they launched on the Next year’s trip, at the close Of which the sailors were Ship-Wrecked for a time because of The loss of Captain Bush. On a near-by island they found A new captain and also a new Sailor, Howard Westwood. Again Progress was started under the Guidance of Miss Chapman. 1 luring the following year Captain Johnston ruled at the Stern and two new mates, LeRoy And George now joined the Seafarers. The way was Growing more difficult, but Dauntlessly going onward, they Found themselves at the close of Another year. At this haven, they [26] c rm TheTecumse TotnaVvawK Discovered that their former Captain Bush was waiting to take Command again. Bidding Miss Johnston adieu they sailed into New ventures. At the next port Captain Sandusky and two new Mariners, Blanche and Darleen, Waited to be taken on board. This year’s sailing closed nine Consecutive years of success. These seekers were now to enter New regions of knowledge. They had completed this journey, Only to find a more difficult One awaiting them. They were Now prepared to enter the Great sea High School. As they were ready to set sail They found they were to be Accompanied by Kenneth, Verna, Herbert and Armin, Frank Fuller, Max and Wilbert, Wayne McCoy And Frank Kernel-. There too Were Margaret, May and Helen; Elva, Ruth and Ellene. All Of these were now included In making a total of thirty-One. The next year Odus, Nora, Emma and Lloyd Walter Were added to the number. During the next to the last Year Gertrude, Nellie, Charles Halsted and Charles Davidson were more new mates Added. The last year of this Long voyage was at hand and each Sailor bravely prepared for the Final struggle, and with five New members, Helen, Herbert Perl, Ernest, Alvin, Lucy Jobst, And Irene Meyers they passed Through the final year of their Travels. Mr. Halsted was The guide during this last year. Forty-five brave sailors had Crossed the sea of Knowledge And safely landed at their Destination. They had truly Been successful and had reached Their goal. Now these young men And women are prepared to enter Life and fight their own battles, And to seek fame and fortune. They are now to go forth alone, Having separated perhaps forever. But their spirit must never die, For each day will bring to every Member a thought of the Brave sailors of ’26. —L. P. [27] I7bl IT.-LY ZZ3 3 DU The Tec urns eh. TomaVtawK rul c QalcnDar SEPTEMBER 7— The Grind starts with a Pep rally. 8— Teachers undecided as to their dog’s name. Who’ll name it? 14— One week gone. Freshmen become weary. 15— Miss Gift gives a lesson on sitting up straight. 16— The Fair’s on. Why can’t we go? 17— Extra. Teachers advertise for a dog-nam;-------Vacation. 18— One half dav more of liberty. 20— Who’s Pal? 21— Mystery solved. Teachers’ dog. 22— Great disturbance in assembly. Blanche loses her heart. Who found it? 23— Margaret leads the “tribe.” 25—Big Mixer. Hot roast beef, sandwiches. Prof, was chief cook. 28—Miss Enyeart surprises the assembly. (Hair bobbed). 30—Olna shows the assembly the “camel walk.” OCTOBER 2— Braves return with thirteen Beatrice scalps. Big bonfire. 5— “Pat” borrows Doc. Barnes’ vest. 6— Miss Turner wonders, “How come ‘you all’ to get such good grades?” 7— Miss Russell understands the Governor “kicked off.” 9— 12 more scalps added, and Auburn fell. 12—Columbus day, and habitually long history assignments. 15— Gertrude invents a new name for Floyd------“Permanent.” 17— Lucky again. Peru slipped in the mud to the extent of 14-0. 19— A hard game Friday, but Aw! who’s afraid? 21—Normal Trainers report pop corn in the schools. 23—To school at 8 A. M. and out at 2:30 P. M. score was 12 to 7, in their favor, but it was only luck. 27—Snow fell—so did some people—any way Miss Gift “nert” near did. 30— More mud—and snow—and Falls City falls, 7-6. 31— Our annual County Fair. Minstrels star again. NOVEMBER 1—We look with watering mouths toward Wed. 3— Teachers give some rest by Laving town. 9—They return full of new knowledge—if they attended. 11— School out for Armistice day. How many went to church? 12— Don’t you understand how unlawful gum is? 13— Friday, the 13th?! Not so unlucky. 52-6. Pappooses star. 16— Miss Gift once more gives sitting up exercises. 18— Miss Turner’s “fall from grace.” Who pulled the chair. 20— “How come you are all so quiet?” Who is it?—Big Jubilee at Pawnee, but—we almost won. 23— Very quiet. (SH SH) Miss Enyeart gives her annual message on chewing gum. 24— Eight o’clock. (Ho hum—Bah). 25— Teachers take a vacation. DECEMBER 1— Shut up????? 2— Miss Gilt makes our shorthand easy. Like fun! 5—What causes Miss Turner to go to Lincoln so often? 8—Miss Russell informs her would-be teachers that it is “Tewsday,” not “Toosday.” 10— Katherine arrives in history class ahead of time! 11— Howard celebrates his sixteentn birthday, and never had a date. Good chance for some lonely soul!! 14— Student Council eats fried potatoes at its banquet. 15— Pansy, Nasturtium, Geranium. Who, what is it? Lucie’s doll. 18—Great Grief______________Tacks, tacks everywhere. 21— Katherine starts a hope chest. 22— Miss Enyeart receives a rolling pin. All near beware. She has no Jiggs to pound. Senior party. Joe imitates Social Problems class. 23— Charles sits on a tack. Wilbert and Leroy prove responsible. [28] QD IhelecurnsekTornaVxawK ® JANUARY 4—Santy made a change in some faces—and clothes. 6— Floyd explodes_____________________a glass tube. 7— Miss Turner lectures in history class on courtesy_______________Some learned Some didn’t. 11— Great excitement. A man in the typewriting room! Miss Gift solves the mystery, however, with a very plausible explanation. 12— Boys display their skill in using bean shooters. Look out for your eyes. 14— The rubber ball flys through the air. “Ca-ca-cacher.” 16— “Do sit up, Howard.” That from Miss Gift. 18— Keep your feet off the seats. Miss Turner wants them sanitary. 21— Katherine has an accident. Stiff leg. 22— Poor Katherine breaks her vow of “History on time.” 29—Hi-Y convocation. Pretty warblers. Max also raves. FEBRUARY 1— Orville “Steps out.” 2— Ground Hog doesn’t see his shadow, but Miss Maddux does. 4—Some of the teachers don’t get in until four o’clock in the morning. Shocking! 8— “Who died?” Chemistry expostulates. 9— Misses Maddux and Turner at last cut their hair. 12—Oozie proves nimself an orator. 15— Shall we, or shall we not call room 6 lovers’ lane? Big treat. 17— Gert wears more fever these days. Or is it just country air? 22— “And now for the last dying gasp of our respected but beaten opponents.” 23— Katherine rides a Shetland pony, for awhile, but fell off. Poor Katherine. Or should it be poor pony? 26—First debate with Brock. Boo hoo. MARCH 1—The negative team journeys to Lincoln.—and comes home again. 3— Katherine late, as usual. 4— Miss Yont: “You can all behave now.” 5— Bratton Union meets her Waterloo. It would have been three to nothing, only there weren’t enough judges. 8— Miss Gift ‘learns’ her pupils “To be or not to be.” 9— The affirmative went to Beatrice—and got back. How much does water cost in Hades, Miss Turner? 10—Who wears the Goose Grease? 12—Johnny Schmoker, Johnny Schmoker! Yaa Yaa Yaa Yaa Yaa. 17—Who put the mouse in the teachers’ rest room? Not as much green as usual. 19— Auburn vs. Tecumseh. Another two to one count. One judge voted wrong. 23—Declamatory. Juddy Douglas proved himself to be a natural comedian. 26— Humboldt was beat, two to one. Some thought it luck—others chance. Frosh convocation Juddy fell from the milk stool. 29— Pony proves perty fast on the typewriter. 30— We learn about the chickens and eggs in Nebraska. The talking rooster got Prof, all frustrated. Squawk sneaked in. 31— Easter vacation. Wilbert has a rabbit’s nest spotted. APRIL 6— Back after five whole days of rest. Peru 2—Tecumseh 1. Everyone swore to keep still on a few things that happened. 8— Steele City yields results. 9— Track team victorious, 81-41, over Auburn. 12—Junior play cast, “The Big Idea.” 14—Senior play cast, “Lightnin’.” 16— Friday gives a defeat over Pawnee, 95-8. 19—A test tube explodes in chemistry class. Higgins has a bloodless operation. Syracuse 2, Tecumseh 1. Too bad, too bad. 21— Kerner prepares to sleep in an upper berth. 22— The Relay team bids all goodbye. 23— District declamatory contest not so bad. Hurrah for Max! The scrubs clean up at Beatrice. ‘Ray for Bill Fuller! Everyone anxiously awaits word from Drake. 27— Teachers become contractors. [29] UD [ TheTeciitwseKTornaVawK Ini e Editor_______________ Assistant Editor_____ Business Manager — Seniors _____________ Cnder Classmen_______ Organizations________- Athletics ___________ Girls’ Athletics_____ Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Calendar_____________ Jokes _______________ Snaps _______________ Class History________ Class Will___________ Class Prophecy_______ -----Howard Westwood ------Helen Cummings -----------Joe Jones -------Melvin Phillips -----Margaret Costello -----Emma Dieckgrafe -------Wayne McCoy -------Ruth Kuhlman -------Charles Halsted ------Kenneth Malone ----------Max Heskett --------Herbert Casey -------Blanche Barnes ---------Lois Pilmore -----Mildred Worthman ----------Elva Epley [30] CU TheTecunaseViTomaVawK fZbl [311 TheTecum5eViTom.aV awK .3 QD flEl Junior Class President___________________________________________________Charles Story Secretary _____________________________________________________Lucy Jobst Treasurer __________________________________________Helen Halepeska Phoebe Bates Edward Ingersoll Bernice Nelson Dale Brillhart Hilda Jochim Dean Philpott lima Buchanan Louis Keini Elizabeth Power Edna Burr Leland Lamb Janet Rowand Glenn Burr Bregetta Little (fMary Rowand Helen E. Campbell Maurice Long sYelvette Rowand Clifford Carter Glenn McCoy vLaVetta Schultz Doris Erickson Izetta McCoy Freda Snyder Clarence Estes Lewis Miner Floyd Spradley Clara Farley Evelyn Miller Charles Story Zelma Gardner Orville Mitchell Walter Thompson Elva Gibbs George Moore Ruth Tracy Helen Halepeska Gertrude Morrissey Fred Ward Wallace Hervey Bernard Murphy Max Watkins [32] 3 DU TheTecurnseViTomaViawK rul juniors THE calendar said September when the old school bell rang a welcome to the Freshmen of ’23. A light-hearted band of fifty-two answered the challenging tone in its welcome. Never before had Tecumseh High School walls environed such a band of new-com-crs. From the first they set out to show the world what they could do. For the first few days they cheerfully bore the buffets and scorns of their superiors but after many tours of exploration into various Geometry, Caesar and Review-classes they settled down to the regular curriculum. Their superiors, attempting to make life hard for them, planned a sort of Inquisition, called an initiation. The Freshmen showed their spirit, which they have had many chances since to display, by attending in large numbers. Dame Rumor says they have had many class meetings, and as a result, several parties and picnics. One of these was a “hobo party.” Perhaps you under-classmen don’t known what a “hobo party” is. Everyone wears the worst clothes he can, trying to look like a tramp. Since he’s worn his old clothes—or maybe his dad’s—he doesn’t mind sitting on the floor or playing rough games. That’s a “hobo party.” But the eats aren’t “hobo” eats: they’re usually fit for a king. This year’s Juniors are preparing to step into the lime-light as Seniors. Six hold important positions in the orchestra, and seven huskies are on the foot-ball squad. There are twenty-one girls in the Girls’ Glee Club and eleven boys in the Boys’ Glee Club. The Juniors never had a badge, but some of the classmen think they should have one something like this: o At first thought it would appear as merely an ornament. ’Tis more than that. It has various meanings mechanically contrived to represent the various characteristics of the class. It is naught, representing their class, their class motto, their class colors. Then it represents their thoroughness. As true philosophers, they believe in doing little but doing that well; and while they will get but little of the dark side of life they will get that very well. Again it represents “the never endless vacuum” in their heads, a fact you will readily surmise. Lastly, it represents the eternality of their class, since there is no end to it, neither head nor tail. ADVICE FROM THE JUNIORS TO THE SENIORS In promulgating your esoteric cogitations, or in articulating superficial sentimentalities, or philosophical or psychological observations, beware of platitudinous ponderosity. Let your conversation possess clarified conciseness, concatinate cogency, coalescent consistency and compacted comprehensiveness. Eschew all conglomerations, flatulent garrulity, jejune babblement and asinine affectations. Sedulously avoid all polysyllabical profundity, pompous prolixity and ventriloquial verbosity. [33] GD [TjuT lecumseK Toma. awK ran Junior Class Play Richard Howard James Howard _ Robert Caswell Mr. Byrne______ Charges Gilmore Steven Bingham Jim ___________ Elaine Foster .. Mrs. Howard____ Elsie Howard _ Mary __________ “Cl)c 16ig 3IOea” _____________________________________Maurice Long _______________________________________Lewis Miner _______________________________________Glenn Burr ______________________________________Leland Lamb _____________________________________Floyd Spradley _____________________________________Charles Story ____________________________________Edward Ingersoll ________________________________________Elva Gibbs _____________________________________Bernice Nelson _____________________________________Janet Rowand _______________________________________Hilda Jochim Time,: The Present SYNOPSIS ACT I—Richard Howard’s den in a fine home in a suburb of New York. ACT II—Same Scene. Ten o’clock the next morning. ACT III—Charles Gilmore’s office in Times Square, New York. High School Operetta •‘Sn 2DID Vienna” Hans Maier___________ Louisa ______________ Captain Kinski ______ Bumski ______________ Rumski ______________ J. Jennison Jones____ Jigo----------------- Ilona _______________ Arthur Crs ont ______ June Pennington______ Jonas H. Pennington Lady Vivian Delaney _______Anthony Artz Katherine Buerstetta __Howard Westwood -Lerov Betzelberger _________Harold Hill ___________Joe Jones ___Raymond Casford ________Esther Jobst _______George Moore ______Eleanor Miller _____Wallace Hervey _______Ruth Kuhlman SYNOPSIS ACT I—Garden of Wurtzelpraeter Inn, Vienna at Carnival Time. ACT II—A Gypsy Camp near Vienna, that evening. ACT III—Same as Act I, the next evening. THE STORY Jonas H. Pennington, an American millionaire pickle manufacturer, with his daughter, June, arrives in Vienna amidst preparations for the annual carnival. To his consternation he finds Jones, his advertising expert, advertising Pennington’s Peter Piper Pickles too well. An old acquaintance, Lady Vivian, a wealthy English woman, also arrives on her annual quest in search of her daughter, who was lost near Vienna at carnival time when a baby. Kinski, the pompous police chief, plots to substitute the lost child of Lady Vivian and marry her for her fortune. A band of gypsies visits the carnival lead by Jigo, the chieftain, and his supposed daughter Ilona. Events lead all to the Gypsy camp, where a magic pool reveals the face of Lady Vivian’s daughter. Arthur Crefont, a poor artist, wins recognition of his art and also the hand of June Pennington. Lady Vivian consents to become Mrs. Pennington; Kinski’s plot is exposed; Ilona is restored to her mother and Jones is rewarded with success in his campaign for the hand of Ilona. [34] DU TheTeciimseKTom VxawK m [35] os 1 Ihe lecumseKTomaVxawK ful £ opl)oinore Class President ____________ ____________________________Harold JM1 Vice President_____________________________________Mary Hervey Secretary _________________________________________Joi n Turnei Treasurer__________________________________________Helen Harris Emma Albers Anthony Artz Frances Artz Lawrence Bates Madge Bates Milton Bates Hope Bind rum Ralph Blue Dwyer Brillhart Raymond Casford 1 lolon W. Campbell Helen Cochran Sansom Cochran Pauline Curtis Allan Ernst Willis Garris Hubert Halsted Helen Harris Mary Hervey Harold Hill Wilma Jacka Esther Jobst Willard Johnson Robert Kavanagh Meivin Kuhlman Georgia Luce Jennie McAulifFe Lucille McClanahan Edith Muncy Elaine Oliphant Chester Peek Lottie Peek Selma Reckewey Getaldine Russell Elizabeth Sappenfield Alive Schmiegelow Edith Searl Gertrude Souders T1 omas Stephens Minnie Thompson John Turner Edna Wagner Elizabeth Ward George Watkins Elizabeth Wattevne Lawrence Welaml Helen Wolfe [36] TheTecums KToinaVawK lui KUl)at 2Do {?ou Cbtnft of Clus? The Sophomore class of 1926 is composed of forty-six members—nineteen boys and twenty-seven girls: From this number of boys there are four prominent athletes in the Glee Clubs and seven members in the Orchestra. Three of our members competed in the local declamatory contest. Four Sophomores have been selected as part of the Operetta cast. We have as many as ten on the honor roll at one time. What will the Seniors of ’28 be? Loyalty Say fellow Sophomores, have you ever stopped to think what part you play in the life of T. H. S.? Do you realize that you belong to the best class in our high school, and must live up to its standards? The Freshmen have the distinction of being newcomers in our midst; the Juniors are all-important as they are nearing the realms of Seniordom; the Seniors MUST be favorites as they are in their last year in high school; but we as Sophomores must bring ourselves into the limelight because of our own merits. We have just about succeeded in doing that, but let’s set our goal “over the top” as our boys did during the World War. Let’s show the othei classes of T. H. S. that we have more loyalty than any other group in school. We can do that very thing if there’s team work, and we already have that, so just straighten up and push ahead! And just a word about school activities. It doesn’t hurt anyone to give up a night or so a week to support his school, and an absence from the picture show once in a while will manage the financial side. You yet have two whole years during which to prove your school spirit. The fields, both curricular and extra-curricular are open to you. Do your part in making them a success! And don’t be afraid to cheer when asked to do so, for it puts you to little trouble and does help those girls and boys who are out seeking victory for the “old school.” What say, Sophomores? Shall we go over the top? Come on! Let’s go! [37] c nn TheTecumseKToma awK S3 3 Cu-lTit 0- V . tV C at I«. fl-wa- ■ !-i ak£ - Til 4 GoActlftS 1 ! Id e tc ! . K.cVo - yfyno - T , cVv U £ -CL- U.- t 1 « v X-Jk X i c . b Kt1 K , . . . txjua' A . 7-00 F| ” v} et c lie 1 Gxo,r n eS — t v [38] OUl The TecumseW Torn a awK_ ® [39] ifreslnnen Class Class President Vice President Secretary _____ Treasurer _____ Reporter_______ -William Fuller jawrence Frakes ___Velma Kleine dudson Douglas ..Eleanor Miller [40] nn TheTecumseh.Torno.ViaviK Hbl jFreslnmn Madonna Anderson Frances Bates Katherine Bergman Boyd Biggs Arthur Boyer Delia Buchanan Keith Campbell Dale Colton Catherine Costello Gertrude Creighton Vernon Curry Dorothy Curtis Willis Davison Max Doolittle Judson Douglas Ruth Durst Lauren Erickson Nina Estes Oleta Fink William Fuller Arthur Gariss Irvin Goddard Dale Goosman Milton Grosse Verna Hayward Hazel Hedges Raymond Hedges Vernon Heileg Margaret Howarth Francis Ingersoll Beniice .Tacka Doris Jacka Harold Johnson Jake Keim Ruth Kelley Velma Kleine Myrna Koons Ivan Lamb Nellie Lawrence Leslie Little Chris Mathis Doloris McAuliffe Not man Mcllravy Harold Milieu Eleanor Miller Francis Morrissey Rosaleta Nestor Genevieve Olsen Stanis Packwood Mary Parker Irene Parrish Dan Pfeifer Lucille Pilmore Lester Putman Mary Rogers Charles Rowand Mary Shaughnessy Jessie Spradley Dorothy Weland Roscoe Whitehead Thomas Whitehead Woodrow Wilkins Gwendolyn Wilson [41] c 3 01] 1 TheTecu.rtvseKToma. xaw l ® Pcrsunel Ditp of ILelta gates Sept. 14, 1925 Got up at 5 therty. Milked are cows an got breefust. Washed dishes an got reddy. Rod inter town on ole Jason abowt 8 therty an met delia. delia she wants me ter take that funny lengwidge they call letin, but i sez, sez i, i haint gonna be trubbled with ferren werds thet haint no use ter me. i be goin ter take arthmetics an experimentifics in gramer. (i thinks they calls em math an siense and inglish here.) i met a nise boy called lesli little frum out are way, an he showed me all ther teechers, an they shore are nise. he helpet me registair, an then we went up sters and set down in are seets. Mine is fiften jay, an i set rite bi a girl called rosaleta nestr. When thay waz all redy, the won they call mis enyert ranged a little bel, an we went ter siense clas. ther man thet runs it is cald higins, an he giv us book, an we set down ter look at im. After wile, he showed us- how ter put owt a fire in a candel by sitting a glas over it. i nowed i cud put it owt esier by blowin it, but i did not sey so. Perty soon a little bel ringd an we went up sters agen, an studeed bout an hour, i cudnt study very wel cause roserleter nester kep tawkin all the tim an herold milieu kep thrown old gum at me. then wen they was done studien, mis enyert ranged the bell an we went ter math clas. the teacher is cald madocs, an she give us books too an showd us how ter draw angles (i thinks thats what they called em.) then we studied sum more, an then we went ter english clas. are teacher there is calld yont, an she give us more books, an made us rite som leters at the bord. After we rote the leters we studied sum mor an then mis enyert ranged the bell an a lady playd the peyana an we went owt an went horn. When i was goin owt mis yont sed to me that id get a slip if i did like that agen. i rote horn an tole ma, an she thot it waz wunderful, an sed i wuz the only wun thet hed enuf brans to get a slip, i must be smart, i wish i knowed what kind of oner a slip is. i bet it gets yor name put in the paper, it must be a hi oner. May 29, 1926. To day is the last day of school. I have certainly gotten along well. Can’t you see an immense improvement on my spelling? I can spell much better than I could spell the first day. I was on the honor roll last quarter with an average of ninety-nine and nine-tenths. I have nine and four-tenths credits now, and am only a soph. How’s that for perpetual advancement? All we did today was to erase the marks from our books. Tomorrow we shall be free. Therefore, the “Persunel diry uf Lelia Yates,” shall be given to the devastating jaws of the wastebasket! Station LELIA signing off. Good night—J. D. [42] SD TheTecumseKTomaViawK c [43] 3 TheTecurnseKTomaViawK ® c Our Qoac!)e0 HE Athletic Department at Teeumseh High School lias for the past year been in charge of Coaches Dean H. and Floyd Higgins. The Higgins biothers developed a very strong football team last fall and cannot he given too much credit for their splendid work since they have been here. The Coaches Higgins have always stood for the highest brand of sportsmanship and clean athletics. They have infused this spirit into the athletes of this school, and if the track season turns out as it looks as though it would, Teeumseh High will have rounded out a very successful year with these men at the helm. Coach Dean L. Higgins received his high school education at the State Agricultural High School. His college education was received at the University of Nebraska in the College of Agriculture. Mr. Higgins played football on the freshman team, 1 ut an injury to his knee in his sophomore year kept him from further varsity football. He made an enviable record in varsity track, repiesenting Nebraska in every meet while lie was there. Coach Floyd Higgins received Lis high school education in the Peru Preparatory High School, lie took the two year course at Peru College and then attended Greeley Teachers College of Greeley, Colorado for one semester. Mr. Higgins then finished his college education at the University of Nebraska, where lie spent one year and a half. His college football experience was made up of two years at Peru and one year at Nebraska. [44] 3 DEI TheTecumseKTomaViawK ® Rack Row— Graf, Heilig, Spradley, Coach F. Higgins, Hervey, Coach I). Higgins Story, Casford. Middle Row—Keim, G. McCoy, Westwood, Mathis, Fuller, W. McCoy. Front Row—Kerner, Halsted, Capt. Elect Zook, Capt. Malone, Nestor, Davison, Morris. LETTER MEN Capt. Kenneth Malone, “Pat,” Sen'nr. Capt. Elect Howard Zook, “Hook,” Junior. Charles Halsted, “Crab,” Senior. Alvin Morris, “Ton,” Senior. Charles Davison, “Davie,” Senior. Charles Story, “Chuck,” Junior. Frank Kerner, “Bohunk,” Senior. George Nestor, “Dub,” Senior. Vernon Heilig, “Monte,” Freshman. Wayne Grrf, “Sport.” Junior. Louis Keim, “Dutch,” Sophomore. William Fuller, “Bill,” Freshman. Wayne McCoy, “Bailey,” Senior. Olna Current, “T. J.” Senior. Raymond Casford, “Cack,” Sophomore. [45] QD TheTecuLmseK.Tom.a awK ® o ®hr Reason nf 1925 The Beatrice Game—October 2. The Tecumseh squad went to Beatrice determined to avenge last year’s defeat and succeeded in doing it by a score of 13 to 6. Governor McMullen made the opening kick-off. Features of the game1 were when Zook picked up a fumbled punt and raced forty yards to a touchdown, and when soon afterward he caught a forward pass and ran twenty-five yards to a second touchdown. Beatrice made their touchdown in the last few seconds of play on a long pass to Lenz. The Tecumseh gridsters outplayed, outyarded, and outfought the Beatrice eleven from whistle to whistle. The Auburn Game—October 9. The Auburn squad came over here with the idea that they were going to beat Tecumseh and for a, while it looked as though they would do it. In the first few minutes of play Scoville of Auburn ran forty yards to a touchdown and Masters kicked goal. In the second quarter Tecumseh started a march that ended when Captain Malone crashed over the line for a touchdown. Zook failed to kick goal. Toward the end of the last quarter, Zook caught a forward pass and made a second touchdown for Tecumseh. The game ended a short time later and we had the long end of a 12 to 7 score. The Peru Game—October 16 The game with Peru Prep was played on a muddy field and was therefore rather slow. In the first few minutes of play Tecumseh blocked a punt on the Peru nine yard line, and on the fourth play. Kerner crossed the goal line for a touchdown and Zook kicked goal. The rest of the first half was a punting duel, Zook getting the better of it. In the final period, Halsted blocked a punt on the five yard line and on the second play Zook went over for a touchdown and also kicked goal. Peru started to rally but the game ended soon after with the score 14 to 0 in our favor. The Nebraska Citu Game—October 2-1 The Tecumseh team was in a slump the day they played Nebraska City. In the opening few minutes of play, we started a goalward march but were stopped nine yards short of it. In the second quarter, Nebraska City started a march and went steadily down the field, until Casebeer caught a forward pass and made a touchdown. Tecumseh started another march and got to the six inch line when the half ended. In the third quarter, Tecumseh marched steadily down the field to a touchdown and Zook kicked goal. A little later Casebeer of the visiting team again caught a pass and made another touchdown. That ended the scoring for the day and we received the small end of the 12 to 7 count. [46] COD The Tecu.mseK Torn aWwK ful n The. Falls City Game—October JO We went to Falls City expecting a hard game and got what we expected. The game was played on a muddy field, but was very exciting nevertheless. It had hardly started when Falls City blocked a punt on our six yard line and Heiser carried it over for a touchdown. They failed to kick goal. A few minutes later Zook returned a Falls City punt sixty yards to a touchdown and also kicked goal. The game from then on was a hard fought battle, hut there was no more scoring done, though each side threatened several times. When the game ended, we had a 7 to 6 score chalked up in our favor. The W y mo re Game—November 1J The Tecumseh second stringers started the game with Wymore and showed up very well. Wymore recovered a fumble in the first few minutes of play and made a touchdown. From then on the Papooses had things pretty much their own way and at the half we led, 18 to 6. In the third quarter the Tecumseh first string was put in and by the time the game was over had run the score up to 52 to 6. The Pawnee City Game—November 20 We undoubtedly played our hardest game of the season when we played Pawnee City. Parli of Pawnee returned the opening kick-off about fifty yards and they quickly made two first downs and scored a field goal. That ended the scoring until the final period. Just as this quarter started, Wiley of Pawnee caught a forward pass and scored a touchdown and Parli kicked goal. Tecumseh received the kick-off and without losing the ball, went eighty yards for a touchdown. We failed to kick goal but were awarded the point because Pawnee was off-side. The game ended soon after, with the score 10 to 7 in favor of Pawnee City. The Reserve Games The Tecumseh second team played two games with Table Rock’s first team. The first game was played on October 24 and Table Rock won by a score of 6 to 0. The second game was played on November 14. In this game the Tecumseh Papooses avenged their earlier defeat by beating Table Rock by a score of 15 to 0. [47] dH TheTecumsekToraaVvawK S3 ■R-H.- ZA-'Z 5 , 7W U.G. -’n 'zS Pcvt: iv8 e? SCHEOULE 192 5 !(tLimb«n % ' BeoT'citc b Ttcu-mteK IZ • HukiiTti 7 Iccaimseh 0 'L'l, Qt V - ‘ ■■ Mote W . 1 [48] TheTecumseViTomaViawK ® UT-?«X • •£$ J) utc UE. ifH IjoacV Tijettmseh 7- C t !k Tftu « ek 7 Falls Gfy k •■ f £2 K «j m x b TetumSe Vt 7 To. ne '. tjj lO Sboxt’ ■R.G - -as Ol A F'a.m u Bi IL u.i- .? Cuiv eat . A U.H -'JtVfct Cac k , T?H. - [49] 1 QD TheTecurnseWTom ViawK fZbl (Hrark Season of 1925. Owing to the fact that the 1925 “Tomahawk” was turned over to the printer very early in the spring of last year, there was very little said about the track team. We are very proud of the showing our team made at the Wesleyan, Southeastern Nebraska, and State track meets last season. At the Wesleyan meet we took second place, Lincoln being the only team superior to us. Zook of Tecumseh tied with Fleming of Lincoln for individual honors, each having fifteen points to his credit. Tecumseh placed second at the Southeastern Nebraska Track and Field meet held in Beatrice. Zook won the century and the 220 yard dash. The relay team composed of Kerner, Casford, Olsen and Zook won the 440 yard relay and placed second in the 880 yard relay. Kerner won first in the javelin throw. R. Hervey placed second in the shot-put and third in the discus, and Miner tied for second in the pole-vault. Olsen took second in the high-jump, and the medley relay team composed of Kerner, Olsen, Macintosh and Casford placed second. In all, the boys brought home eighteen medals and a loving cup. At the State Track Meet held at Lincoln, Tecumseh was third in Group Two. Zook took second in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and first in the 440 yard dash. Casford placed fourth in the half mile. In the field events, Kerner was second in the javelin throw, Hervey second in the shot-put, and Miner third in the pole-valut. The team brought home six medals from this meet. Prospects for 1920. Tecumseh’s Track Season of 1926 has been most successful. Her string of victories started early in the season when we met Auburn. Incidentally they went home with 41 points, leaving 81 dangling from the belt of Captain Kerner. Four days later, our Pawnee friends came up for experience—and got it to the tune of 95 to 8. This served as a good start. The next accomplishment was the feat of the half mile and quarter mile relay team. Kerner, Casford, Halsted and Zook won the home course relav and were sent as the guests of “Red” Long to the Drake Relays. Here they won in the preliminaries and against very strong competition placed fourth in the quarter mile. A “juggle” of the baton kept them from winning in the half mile. While our crack relay team was competing at Drake, thq remnant of our crew upheld Tecumseh at the Southeastern in Beatrice. With second and third relay teams, Tecumseh was able to place first in the 880, second in the 440 and. fourth in the mile medley. Bill Fuller, a freshman, tied for second man in individual honors. Tecumseh tied for fourth place in the meet. Th Wesleyan Invitat'on Meet is another red letter dav. In former vears Tecumseh has b°en a strong contender in th’s meet.. This year they simoly took the juci st part of the bacon and garnered 28 points, being second only to Lincoln. The relay team was successful in its little part of the argument. On the following day the athletes were taken to Peru for the M-I-N-K Track Meet. It can hardly be said that Tecumseh was in the best of trim but the results cannot be taken as a criterion. The mile relay team won by about 45 yards. One cup. The meet as a whole was won by 20 points. Another cup. The 880 relay was won by 2. yards. This time two cups decided to come home with us, one the regular meet cup and the other challenge goblet which we must win for three straight vears before claiming permanent possession. Nineteen medals and two ribbons were placed on Indian athletes. We regret that we cannot give the results of the remaining meets. A strong and well balanced team will compete in the State Contest. Nineteen numerals have been won during the season by Tecumsehites. This is one of the largest numbers sent to any one school by the University department. This has truly been a season of victory, however the greatest success lies in the fact that, due to the eighth period plan, some fifty boys have been benefitted bv tra k work. This is the largest number of boys ever in any branch of athletics in Tecumseh. The true aim of athletics is to build up the student physically, mentally and morally and make him into a real four-square man. JUST ANOTHER ARGUMENT FOR A GYMNASIUM AT TECUMSEH. r so] 3 E TheTeCUmseWTonria awK ns c d5. a. a. i oa Anderson, Madonna Bergman, Katherine Burr, Edna Campbell, Helen E. Campbell, Helen W. Curtis, Dorothy Curtis, Pauline Creighton, Gertrude Erickson, Doris Estess, Nina Fink, Oleta Gardner, Zelma Hedges, Hazel Hervey, Mary Howarth, Clara Howarth, Margaret Kleine, Velma Kuhlman, Ruth McClanahan, Ellene McClanahan, Lucille Miller, Eleanor Miller, Evelyn Nelson, Bernice Nestor, Rosaleta Oliphant, Elaine Olsen, Genevieve Rigg, Laura Russell, Geraldine Searl, Edith YVeland, Dorothy Ward, Elizabeth Watteyne, Elizabeth SDfficcrs President _____________________________________ Vice-President ________________________________ Secretary and Treasurer _______________________ Recording Secretary ___________________________ _______Edna Burr ___Elaine Oliphant _____Mary Hervey Ellene McClanahan port Headers Soccer _____________________________________________________________ Pauline Curtis Basketball _________________________________________________________ Evelyn Miller Tennis _____________________________________________________________Doris Erickson Hike __________________________________________________________Lucille McClanahan Baseball ______________________________________________________Helen E. Campbell [51] 3 QD I The' I ecum5eKTom. awK ful c 45. X. X. Purpose: To improve and maintain health, to fix right habits of posture and carriage, and to develop the right social and civic habits through games and sports. At some time you have doubtless heard an athletic fan say, “Boys are more active than girls________They’re better athletes.” When that fan sees these girls in action, he will have to admit that he is somewhat mistaken. The Girls’ Athletic Association was organized here in the fall of 1924 by Miss Russell and is still a comparatively new organization, so our record remains to be established. But we are out to win and we will win. This year, girls’ athletics again has a place in the school curriculum, Miss Yont being a most efficient coach. We have class every Monday and Wednesday at 3:15 P. M. A great deal has been accomplished in spite of the fact that we have no gymnasium. Last fall we played basket ball. Later, when the weather became too cold for that sport, the girls played soccer. On stormy days the class had gymnasium in the “gymnasium”—agriculture room. Afterward, when the weather permitted, the girls took hikes. This spring the girls are again playing basket ball, baseball, and tennis. Our practice takes work, will power, and endurance, but we enjoy the snappy, peppy practice. 1000 points must be earned to get the letter “T.” These points are secured by playing scoccer, basket ball, tennis, baseball and by hiking and gymnasium. To enable the upper classmen who had no opportunity as freshmen and sophomores to work toward their letters, a ruling was made that this year’s seniors would be entitled to a letter if they won five hundred points, this year’s juniors if they won seven hundred and fifty points. All girls enrolled arc enthusiastically working to win their “Nothing can dampen our enthusiasm.” Even though we have no gymnasium, we are just as enthused and do the best we can in cold and stormy weather. When you see us you can guess That we are girls of T. H. S. Banished are all thoughts of care, Joy and mirth are everywhere. Though we’ve never had a gym We are filled with pep and vim; Always in our happy way Games and sports we ever play. ARK [52] i QH TheTecumseKTom VxawK ® 1 1.53] El TheTecu.msekToma awK ful c cl)ool Orchestra Director, Helen E. Tanner. Pianists, Elva Gibbs and Bernice Nelson. VIOLINS— Cummings, H. Erickson, D. Goemann, E. Halsted, C. Jacka, B. Kuhlman, M. Miller, E. Watteyne, E. CORNETS— Casford, R. Hill, H. Johnson, W. CELLO— Worthman, M. CLARINETS— Ingersoll, E. Johnson, H. Jones, J. TROMBONE— Turner, J. ALTO— Katz, W. SAXOPHONES— Betzelberger, L. Campbell, K. Jacka, W. Sappenfield, E. Nestor, R. FLUTE— Campbell, H. Jacka, D. I 54 | c TheTecurnseKTom ViawK D 3 QD ful c Bops’ 6lee Club TENORS— Bates, L. Casey, H. Deck, M. Halsted, C. Long, M. Long, M. Millen, H. Moore, G. Nestor, G. Turner, J. BASS— Artz, A. Casford, R. Goosman, D. Goemann, E. Hervey, W. Hill, H. Heskett, M. Ingersoll, E. BASS Jones, J. Keim, J. Kuhlman, M. Nestor, G. Stephens, T. Ward, F. Westwood, H, Walter, L. Bops’ Cborus TENORS— Bates, M . Betzelberger, L Carter, C. Kavanagh, R. Lamb, L. McCoy, W. Miner, L. Peek, C. BASS— Blue, R. Burr, G. Davison, C. Mitchell, O. Story, C. [55] dMrls’ (Bln Club Officers Director -----------------------------------------------------------------------Helen Tanner President ------------------------------------------------------------Bernice Nelson Secretary -------------------------------------------------------------------Margaret Costello Treasurer -------------------------------------------------------------Evelyn Miller [56] P The TecumseKTongaVxawK ful c (Bids (Birr (Club FIRST SOPRANO Anderson, L. Epley, E. Miller, E. Arts, F. Estes, N. Morrissey, G. Bates, M. Hadley, N. Muncy, E. Bates, 0. Halepeska, H. Nestor, R. Bates, P. Hayward, V. Peek, L. Bates, F. Jochim, H. Perl, M. Bindrum, H. Jacka, B. Power, E. Burr, E. Jacka, D. Rogers M. Carman, M. Koonz, M. Russell, G. Creighton, G. Kleine, V. Schultz, L. Curtis, P. Kuhlman, R. Souders, G. Costello, K. Lawrence, N. Thompson, M. Costello, M. Little, D. Tracy, R. Cummings, H. Luce, G. Wagner, E. Davies, D. McAuliffe, J. Weland, D. Dieckgrafe, E. McClanahan, L. Watteyne, E. Durst, R. SECOND SOPRANO Burow, M. Howarth, C. Nelson, B. Campbell, H. Howarth, M. Packwood, S. Erickson, D. Jewell V. Ray, G. Farley, C. Meyers, I. Rowand, M. Fink, 0. McAuliffe, D. Searl, E. Gardner, Z. Miller, E. Sappenfield, E Harris, H. McCoy, I. Ward, E. Hervey, M. Murphy, G. Worthman, M. ALTO Anderson, M. Jobst, L. Rcckewey, S. Barnes, B. Jacka, W. Rowand, J. Buerstetta, K. Little B. Rowand, V. Cochran, H. M. McClanahan, E. Oliphant, E. Jobst, E. Ward N. [57] i QD TheTecutn ekTomaVawK ® c ffii-tf (Chill “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” The Tecumseh Hi-Y club, a division of the Y. M. C. A., was founded in the fall of 1921, under the supervision of Mr. Halsted. Kenneth McKenzie, one of the boys instrumental in establishing the organization at Tecumseh, was elected the first president. During our six years existence, with such presidents as Kenneth McKenzie, Eldon Hayward, William Hervey, Neil Rooney, Ralph Hervey, and Joe Jones, we have endeavored to create, maintain, and extend throughout our school and community, high standards of Christian character.” It is our mission to help each fellow push on toward the goal of the four-square man, physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially perfect. Our club this year has been one of the most successful in its history. The Installation Service, Mothers’ Meeting, and Fathers’ Meeting have been the high spots on the calendar, and the membership, fifty-eight, is the largest ever. The meetings are held on the first and last Wednesday in each month, with a feed at 6:30, largely for the benefit of the non-resident members. Mr. Halsted is the chief cook, so we get dandy “eats.” This year ten fellows went over to the district Hi-Y convention at Beatrice, and next year we hope to send many more. Besides having one of the largest delegations present, Tecumseh was honored in having its president, Joe Jones, elected district secretary. The convention was certainly worth-while and typical of the Hi-Y work throughout the state. We want to take this opportunity to give credit to Mr. Halsted, affectionately called “Prof” by all of us, for his constant and untiring efforts in helping us over the rough spots and in making the club what it is. [58] G2 1 TheTecum eKTonaaVawK sa c (Sirl Sramira BRANCH OK THE Y. W. C. A. Our Slogan is: OFFICERS— Sponsor—Gladys Russell President—Elva Epley Vice-President—Evelyn Miller Treasurer—Helen Harris Secretary—Elaine Oliphant OUR LOCAL PURPOSE— To face life squarely. ADVISORY COMMITTEE— Chief Adviser—Gladys Russell Erma Maddux Grace Sherman Frances Hervey Mrs. Charles Cummings To promote Christian living among the girls, to raise the physical, social, and moral standards of the girls, and to serve the community in which we live. The Girl Reserves, having been now organized for two years, is progressing rapidly under the capable guidance of Miss Russell, sponsor of the organization. The meetings are held on alternate Wednesday nights. The discussions are held on “World Fellowship,” “Girls’ Ideals,” and “Social Standards.” THE PURPOSE—To find and give the best. OUR CODE IS— Gracious in manner Impartial in judgment Ready for service Loyal to friends Reaching toward the best Earnest in purpose Seeing the beautiful Eager for knowledge Reverent to God Victorious over self Ever dependable Sincere at all times. [59] Uilir (Cmutril SENIOR MEMBERS— Margaret Costello Elva Epley Charles Davison JUNIOR MEMBERS— Bernice Nelson Evelyn Miller Charles Story SOPHOMORE MEMBERS Harold Hill Milton Bates Raymond Casford FRESHMEN MEMBERS Vernon Heilig William Fuller Harold Johnson FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Enyeart Mr. Halsted V The Student Council idea in Tecumseh High School originated in the school year of 1922. Since its inception its duties have been many and varied. It is as yet in the stages of experimentation and organization. Our present council is organized under the class system. Each of the four classes elects two of its members to serve on the council board. The presidents of the four classes are added, making a total student membership of twelve. Faculty supervision and co-operation are cared for by the principal and superintendent who attend all meetings. During the present year, our council planned and carried out the most successful mixer ever held here, made arrangements for students to attend out of town football games, worked toward the installation of a chapter of the National Honor Society, organized the convocation schedule, held discussion upon the introduction of the new period plan to include the extra-curricular activities within the regular school day, arranged for the reception of visitors during educational week. [60] G53 TKeTecurnseKTom awK ® [ Sr bating The record made by Teeumseh’s first debating squad was quite successful when it is taken into consideration that all of our opponents were experienced debaters. Not a regular debate was lost by a unanimous decision. But a miss is as good as an overwhelming loss, so the victory came in the fact that the school at last has been stamped as a power in debating circles, and that forensics has been put on its proper footing in Tecumseh High School student life. A fine squad should answer Miss Turner’s call next year. She certainly deserves the unqualified support of the student body. But it is the school of which we must first think. Everyone, debater or non-debater, should do all in his power to make next year’s team a winning combination. State question: “Resolved, that the members of the President’s Cabinet should have a right to the floor of Congress.” THE TEAMS Affirmative Epley Hervey Heskett Negative Anderson Long Westwood ALTERNATES Tracy and Sappenfield SEASON’S Affirmative Brock 2 Tecumseh 2 Auburn 2 Tecumseh 2 Peru 2 PRACTICE Affirmative Lincoln 3 Tecumseh 0 Syracuse 2 RECORD Negative Tecumseh 1 Bratton Union 0 Tecumseh 1 Humboldt 1 Tecumseh 1 DEBATES Negative Tecumseh 0 Beatrice 3 Tecumseh 1 [61] c 3 3 j TheTecum eKTo(na awK l ® c Srrlamatnrg ijottnrB Tecumseh has always been strong in Declamatory and this year was no exception. The home contest proved very interesting and pleased the usually large sized crowd that has always greeted the contestants. Max Heskett won the dramatic class, Howard Westwood won extemporaneous, Harold Hill oratorical, and Judson Douglas humorous. At the sectional contest, held at Steele City. Tecumseh’s winners represented the school. Max and Howard winning in their respective classes, and Harold getting second. Then, at the district contest at Nelson, Tecumseh continued her winning ways when Max got first and Howard second. By winning there Max represents the school at the state contest. The press date prevents our giving the result of that contest here, but we know that Max will make a very creditable showing and confidently expect him to continue at the top of the heap. The program for the home contest was as follows: EXTEMPORANEOUS Elvay Epley, Howard Westwood DRAMATIC “The Christus” ____________________________________________________Max Heskett “The Courage of The Commonplace”________________________________Rosaleta Nestor “Doloris Saves Her Father” _________________________________Mildred Worthman ORATORICAL “Shall We Study Greek and Latin?”___________________________Lucille McClanahan “The Chr'st of the Andes”___________________________________________Harold Hill HUMOROUS “Taking Care of the Neighbor’s Child”_____________________________Elaine Oliphant “Mice at Play”____________________________________________________Judson Douglas (Cmitntrrrial jfattora Six were sent from the Commercial Department to the Annual Southeastern Nebraska Commercial Contest held at Wymore March 27. T.hose sent as representatives for the school were Leroy Betzelberger, Wallace Ilervey, and George Moore in typewriting; and Emma Dieckgrafe, Wallace Hervey, and Max Watkins in shorthand. The shorthand and typewriting contest were each divided into three groups. Novice for second semester students, Junior for third semester students, and Championship for fourth semester students. The typewriting contest consisted of a fifteen minute test, the winner being picked who had the highest word average per minute. Letters were dictated at three different rates of speed in the shorthand contest and the winner was chosen who had the highest rate of speed and the best accuracy in transcription. Max Watkins was the winner of Novice shorthand, and George Moore won Novice typewriting. George’s speed was so high that he placed higher than anyone in the Junior group, giving him first place there as well, and was third in the whole contest, fourth semester pupils and all. [62] Q2 TheTecurnsekTom ViawK ® 1 [63] i QD The Tecu.ftvseK Torn aViawK S3 1 C)br (0omal)aUiU Qtiberttsers WK would hero express our appreciation of the following advertisers, without whose material aid and cooperation this, our book, would never have become a reality. We are proud that they have deemed our work worthy of their consideration. We know they are back of Tecumseh High and hold a deep interest in her progress. Lee Allen Apperson Mercantile Co. Baird Bros. Drs. J. W. and C. D. Barnes L. L. Blakeley The Booterie Boyer Beaute Shoppe Brundage’s Book Store L. C. Chapman City Water Light Dave Cox Dafoe Vanlaningham Davis Son Devenney Son Dolph’s George Eschenburg Farmers’ State Bank First State Bank D. M. Garnet Mrs. N. J. Glasson Goldenrod Tire Shop Dr. C. W. Graff M. O. Hamel Fred Hamm Helen’s Hat Shop Dr. Hurst Henry Jeffery Johnson County Fair Association The Johnson County Journal Johnson Milling Co. C. W. Jones A. Kovarik H. S. Maines Orra S. Mason McDougal Bush Chet McKee Moon Theatre Jay C. Moore Dr. Oliver Morris N. T. Muncy Mrs. J. M. Nachtigall Neitzel Stores Co. Mrs. L. M. Oldfield Edward Olsen Perrin’s Cash Grocery Harry Phelps W. M. Putman Dr. Lula M. Rains Jack Regan E. G. Robb Dr. G. H. Rubelman Dr. H. C. Salmen W. M. Sherman Clarence Smith Stewart Investment Co. Sullivan Lumber Co. Sullivan’s Store Tecumseh Building Loan Ass’n Tecumseh Chieftain Tecumseh State Bank Thurber Bros. Tuck’s Toggery Vogt Auto Co. Joy Walker Peggy Warner W. H. Watkins H. A. Watteyne L. C. Westwood G. W. Wills [64] 03 I the IecumseKTotnaViawK S3 [------------- Marcels Shampoos Hair Cuts Manicures BOYER BEAUTE SHOPPE Hot Oils Facials Water Waves Clay Packs THE HARPER METHOD HERE It’s easy enough to be pleasant When you sit back ami read this folly, But the guy worth while Is the guy that can smile When the joke’s on him, by golly. Prof. F. Higgins—“What is a unit of electricity?” Milton R:—“What?” P. F. H.—“Correct.” Lawrence B.—“At which end shall I get off?” Conductor—“It’s all the same to me, both ends stop.” Mr. Halstead—“Always love your teachers.” Frank F.—“I tried that once, but she didn’t like it.” Old Lady at Crete—“Would you accept a pet monkey?” Wayne McCoy—“Oh, you would have to ask father, this is so sudden.” Leslie L.—I)o you know why they couldn’t play cards in the ark?” Alvin M.—“No.” L. L.—“Because Noah sat on the deck.” 1881 —to— 1926 Forty-five years of active practice of law in all tiie State and Federal courts. If there is anything in the saying “Practice Makes Perfect,” I should make a good showing. Yours truly, L. C. CHAPMAN. TheTecumseViTotnaViawK REWARD of $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the pendix, and pulled the “Tale of Two Cities.” “What’s a roost, dad?” asked Raymond Casford. “A roost, my son, is a pole upon which chickens sit at night.” “And what’s a perch, dad?” “A perch is what chickens perch on.” “Then 1 suppose, dad, a chicken must roost on a perch,” came the further inquiry, “Of course,” was the smiling reply. “And they could perch on a roost?” “Why, y-v-yes,” answered dad. “ lint if chickens perched on a roost, that would make tin1 roost a perch, wouldn’t it? But if, just after some chickens had perched on a roost and made it a perch, some more chickens came along and roosted on the perch and made it a roost, then the roost would be a perch and the perch would be a roost, and some of the chickens would be perehers, and others would be roosters,, and— Miss Maddux—“Women always contradict each other.” Miss Tanner—“They do not.” STETSON HATS FLORSHEIM SHOES MEN’S FURNISHINGS Dress Well and Succeed . [66] DUI I TheTecumseKTorn VawK 1 ® ’-wx'm ’JA EVER STOP TO THINK “That Hard Times Mean Nothing to a Hen?” Did you ever see a pessimistic hen ? Did you ever hear I of one starving to death waiting for worms to come to the j surface? Did you ever hear one cackle because times were hard? NOT ON YOUR LIFE. She saves her strength for digging and her cackle for eggs. BE A HEN! SCRATCH! GET THE WORMS! — FINANCIAL WORMS! The great start in life is the early start. Save and work while you are a young man and when you are middle aged you will be respected and when you are old you can rest and reflect and enjoy. She just keeps on digging worms and laying eggs, regardless of what the people say of conditions. If the ground is hard, she scratches harder. If it is dry, she scratches deeper. If she strikes a rock, she digs around it—but—she always digs up worms and turns them into hard-shelled profits as well as tender broilers. SCRATCH! SCRATCH! SCRATCH! WE FURNISH THE WORMS. Tecumseh Building Loan Ass’n D3 I TheTeciifaseUTotna awK l Diamonds Cut Glass A SUGGESTION Walk into WALKER'S —for— Graduation Gifts that Please West Side Jewelry Silverware D. W. COX Tinning and Plumbing Tecumseh, Nebr. Compliments of Dr. G. H. Rubelman [68] DENTIST REMINGTON PORTABLE An Ideal gift for Graduates Typewriter Supplies of All Kinds jk S. Full Line of School Supplies Memory Books BRUNDAGE’S BOOK STORE Students’ Headquarters Phone 299 Tecumseh, Nebraska Miss Russell—“What do you expect to be when you get out of college?” Wayne Graf—“An old man.” Fred W.—“I want to get a pair of skates for a young lady.” Clerk—“I have just the pair for you; they are guaranteed to come off every five minutes.” Ruth D.—“Tecumseh is a beautiful place. Have you lived here all your life?” Howard W.—“Not yet.” DR. H. C. SALMEN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat [«9] ® TheTecumseUTornaUawK Come in and look around— That’s what this store is for. Pure Drugs and Sundries School Supplies Candies and Toilet Articles M. O. HAMEL Prescription Druggist THE BOOTERIE Where Quality is Higher than the Price. Shoes for Everybody Complete BATTERY SERVICE RADIO ACCESSORIES GEO. G. ESCHENBURG Best Shoe Repairing Shoos of the latest shades, styles and patterns. M. T. TUCKER, Prop. There ain’t no use pretendin’ You are something that you ain’t; You can’t cover up a grease spot With a little coat of paint. Miss Turner—“What part of the world has the most ignorant people?” Charles Davison—“London, England.” Miss Turner—“Are you sure?” Charles D.—“Yes’in. In the geography it says that that’s where the population is most dense.” If you want to be our friend, in school or on the athletic field, hit the line and hit it hard. Yours for a good school and clean athletics. ’Nuf sed. —JAY C. [70] D3 TheTecumseKTomaVvawK lul j W. H. WATKINS Staple and Fancy GROCERIES DOLPH’S Candies and West Side Tecumseh, Nebraska Fountain Service E. G. ROBB Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing Phone 345 Wallace H.—“I’ve called to ask your consent to marry your daughter.” Mr. Anderson—“Have you seen her mother?” Wallace H.—“Yes, but I’d rather have your daughter.” Two sweethearts were rambling around when they came to a movie. The young man ran his eye over the front of the building. It rested on a title in large letters—“THE WOMAN PAYS.” “Jean,” lie said, “I think we’ll gang in here.” Miss Yont—“What books have helped you most?” Iceland L.—“My dad’s check books.” H. JEFFERY —Dealer in— FRESH AND SALTED MEATS FISH Tecumseh, Nebraska ! _ ________________________________ [71] 3 DU 1 TheTecumseKTomaVvawK 1 ® SULLIVAN’S STORE Look over our Young Men s Clothing, also Stylish Shoes Ladies’ and Girls’ Ready-to-W ear Sullivan’s Store D. C., Ph. C. CHIROPRACTOR Over Sullivan’s Store Phone 240 W OPE TO AN APPLE PIE. Under the crust of an ()ld Apple Pie, There is something for both you and I; It may be a hair, that the cook has left there, Or it may be a big juicy fly, It may be an old rusty nail, Or a piece of pussy cat’s tail; But whatever it be, There is something for me, ’Neath the crust of the Old Apple Pie. MOOG ST. LOUIS TESTED SPRINGS Every spring hand fitted and oil tempered A spring for every car. ACETYLENE WELDING AND CUTTING D. M. GAMET [72] The Tecmmseh. Tom a awK ® EDWARD OLSEN LUMBER, COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 25 Tecumseh, Nebraska Minnie Thompson—“Do you know, our new minister is just wonderful. He brings home to you things that you never saw before.” Lottie Peek—“That’s nothing, we have a laundrvman that does the same thing.” Eclwaid I.—“What is the difference between a young maiden of sixteen and an old maid of sixty?” Gertrude—“One is happy and careless and the other is cappv and hairless.” “Oh, well,” sighed tho old oaken bucket. TRY MAINES’ ftUTTER ft RUST gREAD A Smile With Every Hite H. S. MAINES North Side Phone 3 Tecumseh, Nebr. [73] 3 ® ; TheTecurnfeeKTom VxawK ® Our Many Years in Business are Due to THE SERVICE WE GIVE THURBER BROS. Nebraska i.f'ifiH mt Annin—“Wlml is tin I an lost tiling you overdid?” Moriniid “Knl n whole fig with two teachers in the room. Helen “I low sweet of you to hoik I me those flowers. I believe there is some dew on them.” Joe J, “How’d you guess il ? But I’m going to pay it off tomorrow.” Mr. Hownnd “Tlu Inst of my daughters was married yesterday.” Joe Jones—“And who was the huppy man?” Mr. It—“1 was.” THE MOON THEATRE I., M. Greene, Manager Tecumseh's favorite amusement center. High class moving pictures, including educational subjects. The better pictures only. The splendid support always extended by the Schools is fully appreciated, and we hope to continue to merit the same. 174] TheTecuftiseh.TotnaV awK ® IF IT’S— QUALITY AND PRICE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WE CAN DELIVER THE GOODS PERRIN’S CASH GROCERY The Little Rod Front on Broadway Free Delivery in the City Phone 388 North Side Tecumseh, Nebr. Miss Gift—“Did you have any trouble catching the train?” Frank Kerner—“Oh no, it stood still and let me walk right up to it.” Mr. F. Higgins—“What is a blizzard?” Harold Milieu—“A blizzard, teacher, is inside of a hen.” Gertrude Ray—“Have you ‘Lamb’s Tales?’ ” Librarian—“This is a library, not a meat market.” Blanche Barnes—“I have a hair raising story.” Mr. Brady—“Tell it to some bald headed man.” Visit the WEST SIDE BARBER SHOP Col W. M. Putman For First Class Livestock and Real Workmanship Estate Auctioneer Laundry Basket Shipped Every We sell Everything Wednesday F. P. Hamm, Prop. [75] on The Tecu.mstK Torn abawK flbl CLARENCE E. SMITH Farm Loans Lowest Rates and Best Terms Abstracts of Title Insurance Real Estate Tecumseh, Nebraska Miss Enyeait (to Freshman)—“What is your name?” Fresl man—“Jule, ma’am.” Miss E.—“You should say Julius.” (To next boy.) “What is your name ?” Second Fresl man—“Bilious, ma’am.” Max W. was interviewing Mr. Edison. “And you, sir,” he said to the inventor, “made the first talking machine?” “No,” replied Mr. Edison, “the first one was made long before my time, out of a rib.” ADOLPH KOVARIK Bottler of Carbonated Drinks Dealer in Poultry Feed Pratt’s and Conkey’s Poultry Remedies Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 302 East Side Square [76] ED I The Tecumseh TornahawK 53 f “••• MAKE Jack s Place your BARBER SHOP First in, Service and Workmanship At Hopkins’ Hotel JACK REGAN, Prop. Dr. C. W. Graff DENTIST X-RAY Northwest Corner of Square Tecumseh, Nebraska Judge Perl (to negro witness)— _i i You say you were standing just across the street in front of the Court House when the first shot was fired?” Witness—“Yassah, I sho was.” Judge Perl—“Then I take it you also saw the second shot tired immediately afterward ?” Witness—“No, suh, Jedge, by that time 1 was passiu’ Burstetta’s big red barn.” Ruth K.—“Say, did you ever take chloroform?” Vernon H.—“Naw, what period does it come?” THE TECUMSEH CHIEFTAIN Appreciates the fact that our schools are among our most valuable assets, and Prints a School Column Every Week during the school year. [77] OS j TheTecumseKTomaWwK COD 1 V The Farmers State Bank Congratulates and Extends Best Wishes for Success to the Members of the Class of 1926 THE BANK OF GOOD SERVICE [78] The Tecu.tnseK TorncYawK 3 DD ful WE BELIEVE— The Perfection Oil Stove is the best oil stove. The Voss Electric Washing Machine, the best washing machine. The Radiona Parlor Furnace, the most economical heater for average sized homes. The Copper Clad Range, the world’s greatest cooking plant. HARRY PHELPS Hardware and Furniture No Jndson, just because those are poplar trees, they’re not burdened with dates. Drug Clerk—“What kind of a tooth brush do you want?” Customer—“(lib me a big one, boss, there’s ten in the family.” Max 11.—“Digging a hole, my man?” Louis K.—“Nope. Digging the dirt and leaving the hole.” Baiber—“You will have something on your face after the shave?” Charles 1).—“Yes, leave my nose, please.” NEITZEL STORES COMPANY Member of Consolidated Merchant Syndicate West Side of Square Tecumseh, Nebraska [79] D3 [TheTecu.m5eKTomaV awK Eg DR. D. W. HURST ORRA S. MASON VETERINARIAN Granite and Marble Phone 175 MEMORIALS Tecumseh, Nebraska Tecumseh, Nebraska •‘What makes the radio squeak so, Jacob?” ‘Well, mother, if you must know, what you call squeaks are really the self-oscillations of the thcronic valves brought about by altering the potentials of t' e high and low tension batteries and varying ti e relations of the capacitative and inductive relations of the capacitative and inductive quantities in the receiver.” I it Roy (teaching her to drive)—‘‘In case of emergency, the first thing to do is to put on the brakes.” Elva—‘‘Why, I tlought they came with the car.” BAIRD BROS. AUTO REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WORK Phone 293 EO TheTecuimsekTotna awK ® c Charles H.—“Uncle Lloyd, why is it that you have no hair on your Mr. Halsted—“Grass does not grow on a busy street.” Charles H.—“Oh, I see. It can’t get up through the concrete.” Harold Hill (to Arthur Stephens, on witness stand)—“Don’t tell us what you think; tell us what you know.” Arthur—“Not being a lawyer, 1 can’t talk without thinking.” Bdward I.—“If I were born in an aeroplane what nationality would I be?” Maurice I i.—‘ ‘ Skyeterrier. ’ ’ George Moore—“No, Airdale.” Next to eai rying water to the elephants, is carrying water to Miss Maddux’s flowers. Save and you save alone—spend, and the world will help you spend it. head?” Adam and Kve had an awful time And, 11 lily, I am no liar, They couldn’t own a car at all, Because thev lacked attire. MIDDISHADE SUITS SHOES JioJeproof jjasiercj HATS [81] TheTecumseKTora VvawK rm Izbl Best Wishes for the (’lass of 1926 C. W. JONES Plumbing and Heating Farm Water Supplies In Business in Tecumseh Since 1910 Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 30 Charles H.—“There is a story in that girl’s face.” Howard .—“Yes, she made it up.” There was a young fellow Malone Who thought he could leap o’er a stone, But he landed Kerplunk On the back of a Skunk, Now he talks to his friends o’er the phone. Freda S.—“Thinking about me?” Wilbert K.—“Oh, was 1 laughing? Pardon me.” W. J. DEVENNEY SON Agency OUR STORE Fountain Service Farmers’ Mutual Wholesale Ice Cream Insurace Co. Special Prices for .John Deere Implements. Schools and Churches and Coal of All Kinds DAVIS Phone 30, Tecumseh, Neb. ICE CREAM Co. [82] DE | TheTecUftiStUTotnaVvawK ® School Supplies Fountain Pens Telephone .'514 DAFOE VANLANINGHAM Headquarters for Students and Teachers (Corona Tvj ewriters Cosmetics Prescriptions Sundries Drugs Stationery Music Teacher—“Have you been sick ?” Harold II.—“Sure have; had the clothing sickness.” Teacher—“W! at do you nurnf” Harold—“I had a coat on my tongue and my breath came in short pants.” Miss Yont had asked for words having “form” for their base—reform, perform and conform had been given. Helen E. Campbell, aroused from a deep reverv, desperately said, “ Chloroform. ” LOANS MADE ON FARMS AND CITY PROPERTY BARGAINS IN CITY PROPERTY AND FARMS We settle estates, make abstracts, collections, and perfect titles. STEWART INVESTMENT COMPANY Sydney S. Stewart Sydney D. Stewart Tecumseh, Nebraska [83] 1 the 1 ecumseKTornaLawK ] S3 Cleaning Dyeing The Highest Standards —that’s— L. L. BLAKELEY Tecumseh High School Call Us on Your Next Job Congratulations We deliver—Call 158 1926 Pressing Repairing Lewis C. Westwood Lawyer, Abstracter “Did you hear about Charles Story taking his girl sleigh riding?” “No.” “He froze his outside ear.” Senior (at Christmas party)—“Would you kiss a girl under tin mistletoe?” “No, under the nose.” Mrs. P.—“You must not whistle at tIk table, Melvin.” Melvin—“I wasn’t whistling at the table, mother, I was whistling at the dog.” GOLDENROD TIRE SHOP OLTN YODER, Prop. TIRES, TUBES AND ACCESSORIES The shop that appreciates your business and justifies your confidence. Phone 26 Road Service Tecumseh, Nebr. [84] The Tecumseh Totn hawK ® IT’S ECONOMY To have your shoes repaired. It cuts down “Old Man High Cost of Living” GUARANTEED SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS H. A. WATTEYNE Old Laundry Building Tecumseh, Nebr. rhe W. T. MUNCY COMPANY Manufacturers and The ’26 Tomahawk Dealers in Thanks you Poultry insecticides Patronize Our Advertisers Wholesale and Retail Tecumseh, Nebraska “There’s room at the top.” The Senior said As he placed his hand On tin Freshman’s head. Bill F.—“Are you fond of in-door sports?” Liz.—“Yes, if they know when to go home.” I). Higgins—“What is a pig doing when it is eating?” Lawrence W.—“Making a hog of itself.” LULU M. RAINS, S. T., D. C., D. N. Suggesto-Therapist and Massage Treatment CHIROPRACTOR Traction-Thrust System Graduate Tecumseh, Nebraska Weltmer Institute Arcade Hotel Carver College Phone 72 [85] ED TheTecunnseKTom ViawK ® [ [86] rm TheTecurnseViTomaVyawK ITbl Dr. C. D. Barnes Physician and Surgeon Dr. J. W. Barnes Dentist Complete X-Ray Equipment Over Dolph’s Confectionery Tecumseh, Nebraska 1 ry The Rexall DRUG STORE FIRST Drugs, Cigars Eastman Kodaks and Supplies School Books and Supplies Dr. Hess Poultry and Stock Tonics Mrs. J. M. Nachtigall Phones: Store 61 Night No. 112 Elizabeth S.—“What is a cold boiled ham?” Georgia L.—“Oh! just a ham boiled in cold water.” Milton B.—“(josh, you’re dumb, why don’t you get an Encyclopedia?” Lawrence B.—“The pedals hurt my feet.” It’s a wonderful thing for the woman, T' . . . t wave; Now it’s up to some struggling inventor To get out a permanent shave. ' Remember the store that has always served you. Up-to-the-minute styles and quality. Mrs. L. M. Oldfield Hat Shop Southeast Corner Square i_______________——-----------1 DEPENDABLE Old Line INSURANCE In all its branches W. LEE ALLEN Tecumseh, Nebraska [87] OS TheTecurnsekTomaViawK ran c BURIED TREASURE On the wind-swept beach of a lonely desert isle, the pirates buried their treasure; hidden until they should return for it. On the beautifully illustrated pa es of your Annual are engraved everlasting memories of your school days. Adways there to unfold to you pa e upon pa e of priceless ems. ARTCRAFTS service builds you an Annual of individuality, beauty and quality with economy. ARTCRAFTS ENGRAVING CO ANNUAL SPECIALISTS ST. JOSEPH. MO. [88] LP 1 TheTecumseViTomaVtawK ® c Miss Russell—“Where is the Dead Sea?” Margaret C.—“Don’t know.” Miss R.—“Don’t know where the Dead Sea is?” Margaret—“No, I didn’t even know any of them were sick.” Klva K.—“How old do you suppose Mr. Ilalsted is?” Phoebe B.—“I don’t know, hut he must he getting along in years, because he used to teach Caesar.” Miss Turner—“I have heard that Babylon fell, Ninevah was destroyed, and—” Lloyd W.—“Tyre was punctured.” Traveler (to Mr. Millen)—“Your son just threw a stone at me.” Mr. Millen—“Did it hit you?” Traveler—“No.” Mr. M.—“Then it wasn’t my son.” Twinkle, twinkle little star, .Just above the trolley car, If the car should jump the track Would 1 get my nickle hack? IT’S A MATTER OF PRIDE That our Graduation Watches are of such quality that they will last for a lifetime. It is our sincere purpose to have every watch purchased here to go thru the Graduate’s coming years as an ever dependable companion and to go all the way satisfactorily. You have a right to this personal consideration and our thirty years in business enables us to know exactly the kind of watches that will meet these requirements. You will find our prices very reasonable. G. W. WILLS North Side Square Your Jeweler Tecumseh, Nebr. [89] mmMMilHiniiMnmimiiiiniiif 2 OS TheTecumseKTotnaVxowK rui c 100 NAME CARDS FOR ONLY $1.00 Packed in Boxes We offer you 100 high-grade, vellum-finish name cards, paneled or plain, printed in the type you select, for only $1.00. This price is made possible because of our large volume of business in this line, which enables us to obtain quantity discounts on cards. Come in right now and place your order. Our cards are the equal of engraved cards and you save $2.00. Prompt service. THE JOURNAL is the only newspaper in Johnson county delivered on every lural mute in the county by Friday morning of each week. All the county news for only $1.50 a year. We wish to extend our best wishes to the Class of 192(5. THE JOHNSON COUNTY JOURNAL Prof.—“What is a vacuum?” Blanche B.—“1 have it in my head, but I can’t think of it just now.” Pat M.—What do you know about Czecho-Slovakia?” Zook—“It’s hard to say.” Odus Bates—“Sav, teacher, did you know that Captain Kidd was an acrobat ?” Teacher—“Where did you get that notion?” Odus—“Well it says here that after Captain Kidd divided the treasure he went over and sat on his chest. Millinery and Ready to Wear, Dresses and Coats Also Art Goods, Gesso and Crystal Parchment Lamp Shade Material. I). M. C. and Other Threads. Stamped Goods. ART GIFT SHOPPE West Side Mrs. N. J. Glasson Tecumseh, Nebr. [90] D2 TheTecmtnsekToinaYiawK fZbl c; [91] GU TheTecttmsebTornabawK GU L I he Johnson County hair September 13, 14, 13, 1 6 and 17, 1926 1 I We wish to thank the school for the help given our County Fair and invite you to be our guests Thursday, September 16. This day is set aside as “Children’s or School Day” and all of school age will be admitted free. It Has Been Said:—“That Fairs and Expositions measure the progress of our country, state and nation.” We have added new features each year and strive to make the Fair a week of education, recreation and clean amusement. Say! We want you to take part in our clown parade on Children’s Day. OFFICERS John Kuhlman, President Joe Johnson, Treasurer John Fink, Vice President Elmer J. Lamb, Secretary DIRECTORS T. E. Roberts J. H. Miller H. H. Schacht H. C. Lintz Lute Lyell Roy Doolittle W. A. Kelley Chas. Glasson A. C. Ilasenvager [92] EO TheTecumseKTonaaVvawK. EU McDOUGAL BUSH Hardware and Furniture GREAT WESTERN CREAM SEPARATt )HS Complete line of Hardware, Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Etc. West Side Square Tecumseli, Nebraska ........................................ it Chester I’.—“Mama, is that bav-rum in that bottle!'” “No, Chester, that’s mucilage.” Chester—“Maybe that’s the reason I can’t get my hat off.” Miss Enyeart—“If you were to come to school two weeks without missing a day, I think I would die from the effects.” Charles S.—“1 guess I’ll try it.” Miss Maddux—“There’s one thing 1 want to know.” Miss Russell—“Yes!” Miss Maddux—“Who waters the bulbs at the electric light plant!” GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 1926 GIFT SUGGESTIONS—Silk Hose, Gloves, Purses, Neckwear, Footwear, Suits for the Graduates. APPERSON MERCANTILE COMPANY Quality and Price Store West Side Square [93] EE I Ihe 1 ecumseWTom.aV awK 53 9 2g525£Z Avs .'tvs j'.vt.. THE TECUMSEH STATE BANK West Side Square Invites Your Banking; Business STATEMENT OF CONDITION At tlu close of business December 31, 1925 Resources Loans and Discounts_____________________________$328,118.15 Overdrafts _______________________________________ 1,155.26 Banking House and Fixtures------------------------ 7,700.00 Cash and Sight Exchange__________________________ 84,085.22 Bankers’ Conservation Fund _________________________ 711.77 Other Real Estate_________________________________ 4,287.70 $426,058.10 Liabilities Capital Stock __________________________________$ 50,000.00 Surplus _________________________________________ 10,000.00 Undivided Profits ________________________________ 5,688.03 Deposits _______________________________________ 339,135.18 Guaranty Fund_____________________________________ 1,234.89 Bills Payable____________________________________ 20,000.00 $426,058.10 T. J. Pierson. President S. B. Parker, Cashier E. C. Hedrick, Vice President C. E. Smith Grant Buerstetta L. Sack, Assistant, Cashier [94] rnn The TeciurvstK TomaVvawK fzH We always have a pretty line of HATS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Also a good line of Rollins Hosiery We appreciate your patronage HELEN’S HAT SHOP East of Hopkins Hotel Bernice N.—“Why do men wear loud ties’” Evelyn M.—“So they won’t feel lonesome when they’re alone.” “The sweetest girl I ever kissed,” Said gay young Malcolm, “Used powdered sugar on her face Instead of Talcum.” We go to High School to improve our faculties— Our instructors are our faculties— Therefore: We go to High School to improve our teachers. CERTIFIED FLOUR { DODGE BROTHERS Cereals and Motor Cars and MILE FEEDS Graham Brothers Trucks Johnson Milling Co. VOGT AUTO CO. Tecumseh, Nebraska Phone 305 Tecumseh, Nebraska [95] ® TheTecum cKTomaVawK ful n A GOOD START Getting an education gives you a good start in life. Likewise, a little money accumulated through thrifty habits is a real starter for anyone. Try our Savings Department and our general banking service. First State Bank The Bank on the Corner A1 X. Dafoe, President Frank Dafoe, Cashier Tecumseh, Nebraska OFFICE OF AL. N. DAFOE North End of Bank Building Al. X. Dafoe, Law, Titles, Abstracts Charles A. Dafoe, Lawyer Earl L. Hunter, Lawyer Frank G. Dafoe hH rTheTecumsehTorn VvavjK Staple and Fancy Queensware d he Store of Service Phone 150 West Side Tccumseh, Nebraska “It's too deep for me,” sighed the absent minded professor as lie fell into the open man-hole.” Some like us when we’re witty, Some like us when we’re gay; Some like us when we’re near, Some when we’re away; Some like us best in childhood, And others in our prime; But our 11 inh School teachers are the only ones Wl o like us all the time. ELECTRIC LABOR-SAVING DEVICES Electric Washers, Stoves, Toasters, Sweepers, Percolators, Flatirons, Curlingirons, Etc. Many convenient appliances for the home. City Electric Light and Water Works City Hall A. R. TAYLOR, Supt. Tecumseh, Nebr. [97] i nri Th e Tec u m s eK To m aVi a w K IZbl c Save For A Home! Sullivan Lumber Company Tecumseh, Nebr. Phone 111 : [98] TheTecixm eKTornaVxawK j QD ran ahr Eagle’s (fursl Low in tin west, there hung the flaming sun, Far on the horizon there flew, e’er day was done, An eagle, who with soaring wings outspread Circling the plain below, watched overhead. ’Twas early springtime, e’er the grass grew green, When first above the plain this bird was seen. Slowly lie circled, eyes still overhead, Seeking a home above. Ambition led Him ever higher, till lie sometime gain The sunlit of the mountain o’er the plain: Then in the mountain side a ledge he found, Not far above his late abode, the ground. Summer advanced, with all her beauty rare, Before the eagle left his mountain lair, And sought once more to gain the summit’s height And make' his home, before the fall of night: So lie descended on the plain and saw, From his' far vantage-point, a sunken draw, Deep in the mountain, higher than before. So he took up a new abode once more. Autumn with all the gems of lovely hue, Had come before the eagle stirred anew, Flew down from his old home into the glen, To find a higher home for him again. He this time saw and marked his home, Fai up the mountain in a cavern lone, And e’er the long, long night had settled low, His nest was ready though the wind might blow. Once more e’er winter pulled her snowy veil, The eagle left his resting place to sail Out o’er the valley, looking ever toward The summit of his hopes, the great reward. Now he could see afar, above his home A new spot where his fancy loved to roam, So we will leave him, going ever higher To what he seeks, the place of his desire. So we have been, this Class of ’26, Rising each year, each year our thoughts we fix Upon some higher nobler aim than we Have e’er attained; and still our goal will be Rising with us, and parting soon we will Strive on to reach that goal, above us still. [99] B. M. B. 1 DEI The Tecumsek Torn V awK ® i ctvv' n g; c. C. t l C Wes i ; ■ fc • • -? ! .xst Tear T action. Z o -V1 n|$M$ jnfst. y X S« (tV fasT tn )acon 'tVtosc v«V bteu fc'V’ it • £t' ! nn €. Si (« i «cs [100] TheTecurnsekTomaVtawK rm ran A JFrtrnMij IGto—IFnr Aulft Cang £?tmr i DD I TheTecurnseWTom.aV awK S3 3 jfrtendlp JUne—jfor 3ult) Jiang £ pne
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