Tremont High School - Echo Yearbook (Tremont, IL)

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THE ECHO, 1926 Clyde McQueen, the University of California sprinter, who ran the 220 yard event at the Oakland relays Wednesday in :18 5-10, will com- pete in the International Track and Field Meet at Chicago on June 14. Clyde was just an everyday school boy at Tremont High School and graduated with the class of 1926. New York.—Miss Mabel Davis has accepted a position with the Wool worth Ten Cent Store, as the head of the mailing department. Miss Davis was a former Tremont girl and is gradually working her way to success. Tremont Couple Wed Tremont, 111., June 1.—Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 o’clock, a very pretty wedding was solemnized when Miss Esther Oelker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oelker, became the bride of Walter Brunner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brunner. Rev. G. W. Ballenger read the service in the presence of the immediate relatives. Mrs. Brunner was a graduate of Tremont High School of the class of 1926. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brunner, who reside in Tremont. The young couple will be at home after June 10. Transfer Baggage EARL HOFFMAN TRANSFER CO. Long Distance Trucking, Moving and Crating 208 Wisconsin Ave. Chicago, Illinois. Baseball Fans Tickled Over Jenks’ Twirlers Marion Jenks, former Tremont High School boy, has introduced a new way of t rowing the old ball today at the Jackson Park in Chicago. Marion (Cap) Jenks has been with the Chicago Cubs for the past four years, and it looks as if he might be manager soon. Tremont may be a small town, but it sure puts out a fine bunch of lads for baseball. The Home Mission Society met at the home of Mrs. Mervin Steg- ner. This was an Ohio State meeting and was well attended. There were representatives from almost all the largest Methodist churches in the state. Mrs. Stegner, before her marriage, was Miss Margaret Maurer of Tremont. Mr. Stegner is one of the finest missionaries of Ohio. He is well fitted for his position. DE LUXE BEAUTY SHOPPE Permanent Wave — $40 Shampoo — 1.00 Marcel — 75c 816 Michigan Boulevard Phone 9-603 Chicago, Illinois. ALICE M. HINMAN In connection with “Better Homes Week”, the Albany and Syracuse units of the Home Bureau have asked Miss Louise Rapp, prominent speaker on Home Economics, to give several talks during the week. Page Eighteen

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THE ECHO, 1926 ball team won the District Tournament and second in the Sectional Tournament. Clyde was again honored by being made captain in the County Tournament, and center and captain on tne all-star teams in the District and Sectional Tournaments. In February we moved into the new building, the Seniors occupying the west side. Several of our mem- bers are again entering the literary contests. It is with regret that we look toward the close of this year. Prophecy NEW YORK TIMES - JUNE 1, 1940 Bloomington, 111.—The concert given by the “Elite” was a wonder- ful success, i'nis orchestra is the best in the State and is receiving cordial welcomes. Tremont is represented in this orchestra by a very talented player, Mildred Moser, pianist, and is still winning tame. Wanted — A reliable man. References preferred. Phone 540; Midland Ave., Chicago, Illinois, or come to my office. Miss Dorotny Wallace. Topeka, Kans.—Oil was found late last evening on the farm of Austin March. Workers have been busy in this vicinity for several weeks in hopes of finding oil. Mr. March was a former Illinois boy and has become a prominent larmer of this place. W. E. A. F.—The noted bell-voice soprano, Mme. Carlosortiz, alias Miss Pearl Riggs, will sing Irorn this station on June 4, at 10:h0 p. m. Miss Riggs was a iormer iremont maiden. Lost—A Poodle dog near Menert, last Wednesday evening. Please return and receive a reward. Miss Edna Ropp, Danvers, 111. Miss Nadena Morganthaler has been employed to teach Science at the University of California this coming year at a salary of $2,000 per year. The Home Bureau held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs. G. Berry. The meeting was well attended and was the most successful ever held. Mrs. Berry was formerly Miss Beth Blue of Tremont. She has become a great home worker in Cody, Wyoming. After recovering from an attack of hives, Miss Lois Hoffman, lo- cal commander of the Salvation Army, left New York today for Salt Lake City, Utah. The marriage of Miss Josephine E. Kinsey, former nurse of the Brokaw Hospital of Bloomington, Illinois, to Dr. Robert Gordon, was announced at the dinner given by Miss Kinsey’s Sunday School class last Tuesday evening. . ... Page Seventeen

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THE ECHO, 1926 Alphabet A—is for Alice, So jolly and kind. B—is for Beth, Who’s always behind. C—stands for Clyde, The basketball star. D—recalls Davis, Who’s liked near and far. E—is for Edna, A tall, giggling lass. F—begins friendship, That’s found in our class. G—stands for guard, That’s Austin in name. H—is for Hoffman Whose curls bring her fame. I—is for idleness, Which makes our boys “nappy.” J—is for Jenks, More often called “Cappy.” K—stands for Kinsey, Who likes lemon pie. L—is for Louise, She’s small, but Oh my ! M—is for Mildred, Who wins honors galore. N—that Nadena, Who’s heard evermore. O—is for Oelker, Both clever and handy. P—reminds us of Pearl, Who “loves” chocolate candy. Q—stands for quiet, Of the Seniors ’tis true ( ? ). R—means the Right A student must do. S—is for Science, In which we all shine. T—is for Tiny, Our athlete so fine. Page Nineteen