Warrensburg Latham High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1936 volume:

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L_ All Warrensburg High loves and reveres the memory of Lloyd Mullins, whose untimely departure left a space which only he could close up. % ADMINISTRATION Back ow—Meyer Serkes, Frank Henry Raleigh Garrett William Hammitt. Seated—Mary Zorger, Elsie Zelle, Helen McBride. Not in picture—Katherine Eaton. FACULTY MEYER SERKES Graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, ’27; additional work Illinois State Normal; University of Illinois ; Washington University. Head Commercial Department; Principal- RALEIGH GARRETT Graduate of the National Conservatory of Muric ’13; Director of the Central School of Music; Director of School Band. HELEN McBRIDE Graduate- of Millikin University, Decatur, ’34; University of Minnesota summer session, ’35. Instructor in General Science and Clothing; Assistant Director of Glee Clubs; Sophomore Class Advisor. WILLIAM HAMMITT Graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington ’32. Additional work at Normal University. English Instructor; head of dramatic work; Junior Class Advisor. ELSIE ZELLE Graduate of University of I'.li-nois ’31; additional work at University of Colorado and University of Illinois summer sessions. Head of Math Dept.; Girl’s Physical Ed. Instructor; Freshman Class Advisor. MARY ZORGER Graduate of Illinois State Normal University ’30; additional work at I. S. N. U. ’32 and '34. Head of Latin and History Dept.; Junior Class Advisor. KATHERINE EATON Graduate of Illinois State Normal University ’26; studied at Wesleyan School of Music, ’24. Director of Boy’s and Girl's Glee Clubs. FRANK HENRY Graduate of Millikin University, Decatur, ’34. Biology and Physics Instructor; Instruction of Boy’s Physical Education; Coach; Senior Class Advisor. — 9 — BOARD OF EDUCATION Charles Hursh______________________ President Howard Culp ______________________________ Clerk J. O. Beall __________________________ Member Harold Gilman ......................... Member Ben Disbrow __________________________ Member ODE TO OUR JANITOR Who is it who sweeps and cleans the floors, Who opens and unlocks the doors, Who always keeps track of all our stores? Why it’s Clarence! Who is it who’s here as each day starts, Doing his useful school-day arts, As thither and yon o’er the building he darts? Why it’s Clarence! Who is it who’s always right on hand, Ready to help any of our small band, Doing his best as the best in the land? Why it’s Clarence! CLASSES THE SENIOR CLASS On a bright sunny day in the Autumn of the year, twenty-one ambitious seniors - to - be knocked upon the doors of War-rensburg High School for admission to take the necessary instructions for the completion of their four years, course. They assumed their duties on September 2, 1935 with high hopes and cracking smiles. Eleven days later they were organized so they might be able to cling more closely together. They held much confidence in their former president, Dick Gilman, and therefore he was reelected. Jewell Shephard was elected vice-president with Irma Good, secretary; and Philip Bauman, treasurer. Mr. Serkes and Mr. Henry were chosen as advisors. The class jointly held several ocial activities.. An educational tour of St, Louis on October 5, 1935 was made- A “Good Times College” party was held in the home of Helen Sib-thorp on November 16. On January 27, the Seniors under the supervision of Gordon Bat-chelder held a surprise party on Anna Marie Bales. Several Seniors thought they did not have enough to do by just carrying on their school studies so they joined the several activities open to anyone. The Operetta, “Love Pirates of Hawaii”, contained eight Seniors. At the close of the first semester Virginia ToPon resigned her duties here but we gained our usual size when Edward Loomis decided to come. The Senior play, “Big Hearted Herbert” was a great success. We wish to thank the Juniors for our enjoyable time at their party, the banquet. Lester Wickiins ’36 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY In the spring of the year in ’43 Of the class of ’36 you’ll see Many changes have taken place, When with my class. I come face to face. Gordon Batcheldor and Anna Marie In Holy Wedlock have taken a spree. They own a farm away out West In search of gold I hear is their quest. Dick Gilman’s fame seemed rather unsure Till he started the manufacture of Freckle Cream Cure. Did you ever hear of a Fuller Brush Man? It seems that Bob Combs has, joined the clan. At school he talked little which just goes to '-how you That you can’t tell a person by the front he shows you Mrs- Miles Chappel, the former Miss Irma Good Gave birth to red-headed twins, it is understood. Lester Wickline? Well I should say He is one of the leading men of our day. By leading I mean he led a large band That played in a night club until they were canned. William Glosser is doing a service for humanity He owns a Medicine snow called Cure, Kill, or Calamity. Helen Sibthorp plays with a circus in Boody —13 She is a trapeze performer and they call her Sweet Toodie. Phillip Bauman is a man of the hour As a writer of books he has gone quite far. His latest called “Great Loves of the Ages” Is read by .some of the greatest of sages. Harriett Marshall is a singer of renown She won her fame, so we have found By singing on Major Bowes Amateur Hour In Grand Opera now she is quite a star. Jewell Shephard, popular girl of our class Married Bill Disbrow, but it didn’t last. The last report she was headed for Reno With Hollywood as her goal as far as we know. Margaret Ann Keister and Edward Loomis haven’t done bad Now that dance teams have become quite the fad. Their popularity has spread as the Great Milky Way And at present, they have Chicago in their sway. In Paris you’ll find the La Vaughn Cafe The ritziest in town and the most gay And Anna Louise, as. you all must realize Is Nellie’s inspiration, and the apple of his eyes. The door of fame opened wide And Chester McGrath stepped inside. He’s a photographer at a Hollywood set It’s the girls that attracted his attention, I’ll bet. Hilda Hepworth has gone to England I hear To visit relatives, but she’ll come back, never fear, For she owns the famous St. Nick hotel, And as hostess, she is doing quite well- Frances Culp in one big gulp Won attention and Honorable Mention When she typed at one hundred words a minute And now she types for the United State- Senate. The Buckley Beauty Salon is a well known name, Run by Maxine and Doris Buckley it has gained great fame. After school was out the twins couldn’t be parted Thus the reason for the trade that they started. Helen Stone, the last of the class Brin.m up th finis with a thrilling past. She’s been a dancer, a nurvj, and a grand opera dame, And now she’s Mrs. Buckles by a twist of her name. —Doris Buckley ’36 SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Warrensburg Community High School, being of sound mind and legal age, leave the following last will and testament: We, the Senior Class, as a whole, leave any dubious information gleaned from our examination papers, to the Faculty. To the Juniors, we will the responsibility of being Seniors. To the Sophomores and Freshies, we will all our hard earned knowledge. (They need it.) I, Anna Marie Bales, will my womanly charm and neatness to Mildred Woodside. I, Gordon Batchelder, will my immaculate charm for the women to Donald Linton. I, Philip Bauman, leave my ability to pass the Physics course without studying, to Jack McGorray. I, Doris Buckley, leave my record of absences and tardiness to the school. No one is barred from shooting at my record. I, Maxine Buckley, leave my desire to talk back to Miss Zorger in History Class, to Violet Kerwood. I, Robert Combs, leave my bookkeeping set to Clarence, to start the fires with next fall. I, Frances Culp, will my speed and accuracy in typing to Mary Eleanor Pease. I, Dick Gilman, will nothing to nobody, having never been left anything by anybody. I, William Glosser, leave my dry wit and senseless cracks to Billy Perkin,’, to cheer up next year’s Physics class. I, Irma Good, leave my quiet, sophisticated manner to Wayne Kruse. I, Hilda Hepworth, will my position as Doctor Henry’s most regular patient, to sister Betty. I, Margaret Ann Keister, will my ability to ‘concentrate’ in typing to Annabel Faith. I, Edward Loomis, leave Warrensburg to itself and go back to Lov-ington. I, Harriett Marshall, will my title a-’ “The Singing Fool,” to Mary Culp. I, Chester McGrath, will my good looks and popularity to my brother Henrv,i thus keeping it in the family. I, Anna Louise Moffett, will my admiration for Prof. Hammitt to Harriett Stone. I, Jewell Shephard, will my “Mae Westian” figure and actions to Ruby Boyer. I, Helen Stone, leave my knowledge of American History to be divided among those of my classmates who flunk it. I, Helen Sibthorp, leave my scholastic ability and my quiet dignity to Leonard Walker, I, Lester Wickline, will my ability as an orator to Charles Black. Signed, The Senior Class, Dick Gilman Witnesses: Anna Marie Bales Helen Sibthorp -15 Anna Marie Gordon Philip Doris Maxine Bales Batchelder Bauman Buckley Buckley ANNA MARIE BALES “Sweet, tempermental, and dumb; a good combination (by Gordon).” G. A. A. ’35, ’36 Secretary and Treasurer ’36; Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, '36; Operetta ’36; Girls Soft Ball ’35; His-tronic Society ’33 Musical Contest ’34 ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. GORDON BATCHELDER “If the heart of a man is depress’d with cares The mist is dispell’d when a woman appears.” Band. 33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Track, ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Glee Club ’33, ’34 ’35, ’36; Basketball ’35, Manager ’36; Operetta ’36; Softball ’35, ’36; Sports Edito” of Cardinal ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. PHILIP BAUMAN “Shrewd and thrifty, and altogether an excellent business man.” Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Track '35, ’36; Softball ’35, ’36 Basketball ’36; Class Treasurer, ’35. ’36; Assistant Sports Editor ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. BORIS BUCKLEY “Flirting is a desperate thing But I’m a desperado.” Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Home Ec. Club ’35, ’36, Pres. ’35 Girls Soft-ball Team ’35; Histronic Society ’33; Musical Contest ’34, ’35. MAXINE BUCKLEY “I am little, but so was Napoleon!” Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Home Ec. ’35, '36; Histronic Society ’33. -16- Robert Combs Frances Culp Dick Gilman William Glosser Irma Good ROBERT COMBS “Men of few words are best men.” Basketball ’34, ’35, ’36; Softball ’36; Track ’35; Junior play ’35. FRANCES CULP “Have you not heard it said full oft A woman’s nay doth stand for naught?” Glee Club ’33 ’34; Home Ec ’34, ’35, ’36, Sec. ’35. Ass’t Treas. ’36; Girl’s Softball Team ’35; Pres. G. A. A. ’35; “The Family Upstairs” ’35; Histronic Society ’33; Debate ’33; Vice-Pres. of Class ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. DICK GILMAN “I could enjoy life if I didn’t have to study.” Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Operetta ’36; Baseball ’33, ’35, ’36; Basketball ’35, ’36; Track ’34 ’35, ’36; Ass’t Sports Ed. of Cardinal ’35; Ass’t Ed. of Cardinal, ’36; “Family Upstairs” ’35; Pres, of Class ’35, ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. WILLIAM GLOSSER “I shall never be aware of mine own wit until I break my shins against it.” From Maroa ’34; Softball ’35, '36; Basketball ’35, ’36 Track ’35, ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. IRMA GOOD “Always merry, never glum, Makes a bright and cheerful chum.” Glee Club ’33. ’34, ’35, ’36; Class Vice-Pres. ’33; Class Pres. ’34; Secretary of Class ’36; Operetta ’36; “Nothing But the Truth” ’34; Debate ’33; Home Ec ’34, ’35, ’36; G. A. A. ’35, ’36; Girl’s Sofeball Team ’35; Calendar Ed. of Cardinal ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. —17— Hilda Hepworth Margaret Ann Keister Edward Loomis Harriett Marshall Chester McGrath HILDA HEPWORTH “Life without laughing is a dreary blank.” G. A. A. ’35, ’36; Home Ec. ’34. ’35 ’36; Captain Girls Softball ’35; His-tronic Society ’33. MARGARET ANN KEISTER “Nature made her what she is and never made anither.” Glee Club ’33, ’34; “Nothing But the Truth” ’33. EDWARD LOOMIS “A pleasant companion for anyone with his good r.atured cherubic smile.” From Lovington ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. HARRIETT MARSHALL “Some may laugh and some may talk But I do both forever.” Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35 ’36; Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Home Ec. ’34, ’35, ’36; County Band ’33; Histronic Society ‘33; Operetta ’36. G. A. A. ’35, Treasurer of Home Ec. ’35; Secretary of Class ’35. CHESTER McGRATH “Don’t rush me; I’m tired.” Class President ’33; Treasurer Debate Club ’33; Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Basketball ’35, ’36; Operetta ’36; Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Cardinal ’35; Bus. Mgr. Cardinal ’36; Softball ’36 Salu-tatorian ’36; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. 18- Anna Louise Jewell Moffett Shephard Helen Helen Lester Sibthorp Stone Wickline ANNA LOUISE MOFFETT “A maid of a thousand charming ways Smiles and giggles fill all her days.” Glee Club ’33 ’34, ’35, ’36; Class Treasurer ’33; Class Secretary ’34; Pres. Home Ee. ’35, ’36; Operetta ’36; “Family Upstairs” ’35; Debate ’33; Joke Ed. ’36; Histronic Society ’33 Girl’s Softball Team ’35. JEWELL SHEPHARD “Haste thee nymph, and bring with thee, Jest and youthful jollity.” Glee Club ’33, ’34 ’35, ’36; “Family Upstairs” ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36; Vice-Pres. of Class ’36. HELEN SIBTHORP “A quieter, more courteous, friend could not be asked for.” Class Treas. ’34; Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Debate ’33 ’34. Pres. ’34; “Family Upstairs” '35; Ed. in Chief Cardinal ’36; Operetta ’36; Histronic Society ’33 Pres, of Band ’35; County Chorus and band ’33; Girls Softball Team ’35; Musical Contest ’35; “BigHeauted Herbert” ’36; Valedictorian ’36. HELEN STONE “Or if virtue feeble were Heaven itself would stoop to her.” Debate ’33, ’34; G. A. A. ’35, ’36-Home Be. ’34, ’35; Girl’s Softball Team ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. LESTER WICKLINE “A sophisticated rhetorican with the exuberance of his own verbosity.” Track ’35 Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Debate ’34, ’35; “Family Upstairs ’35; Operetta ’36; Literary Contest ’35; “Big Hearted Herbert” ’36. -19- THE SENIOR LETTERS A is for Anna Marie; so sweet and demure— Just go and ask Gordon if you want to be sure-B stands for Baseball, a thing of the past; Let’s ressurect it and see if ’twill last. C stands for Cram and occurs twice a year, Whenever the finals draw dangerously near. D is for Doris, who pleases u oft With strains of sweet music, so soothingly soft. E is for Exams. Do we like them ? Oh, no! That’s why the Faculty votes them a go. F is for Flunk. Let us pause with a tear For the Freshman class of the present school year. G is for Gumption—a trait of our team, They never fight back when opponents are mean. H is for Helen and Helen you see A most pleasing couplet a? ever can be. I is for Irma, of Soy Bean fame, Wherever you meet her, she’s always the sams. J is for Jewell, a belle of our class, And truly she is an artistic lass. K is for Keister or else Margaret Ann Try and beat her at dancing if you think you can, L is for Lab., where midst rot a brain The Seniors from the process of thinking refrain M is for Mercy—don’t say a word, The Faculty has it at least so I’ve heard. N is for Nothing, and the teachers all guess, That that is what the most of us possess, O are the Orgies of Miss Zorger’s assembly Chewing gum, paper, and whispering infinity. P is for Philip, our smart young man A Critic of Critics he’ll be if he can-Q is for Quiet, which may always be found In the study hall when Miss Zelle’s around. R is for Richard, our ’steemed president ; Toward athletics, too, our Dickie was bent. S stands for Singer, if you want to be one Just go to Harriett, and find out how it’s done. T stands for Themes, and suggests mental fag. And the feeling next morning of being a rag. U is for Us, the Senior Class, Excepting a few who, alas! did not pass. V is for the vim of all concerned here, We’ll keep it and use it always never fear, W is for Wickie, a philosopher wise, In orating surely he’d take the first prize. X is the darling old Algebra Friend, May its memory ever be green to the end. Y is the Yelling we hear in the Gym, It fills us with loyalty clear to the brim. Z is for Zenith. Its up pretty high, But so is our class of Warrensburg High. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES High School Auditorium May 29, 1936 Processional....... “Capricante”...........Paul Wachs Annabel Faith Invocation ............................. Rev. C. L. Bell Vocal Solo ..... “Just For Today” ..... James Robbins Salutatory ........................... Chester McGrath Cornet Solo . . “The Commodore Polka” . W. C. Chambers Mr. R. A. Garrett Valedictory ............................Helen Sibthorp Senior Double Quartette ......... “I Love a Little Cottage” Commencement Address ................... W. A. L. Beyer Presentation of Awards and Diplomas M. Serkes, Principal Benediction ............................ Rev. C. L. Bell Back Row—Mr. Hammitt, Jim Robbins, Carl Binkley, Edwin Rodgers. Drexel Albert, Jack McGorray and Miss Zorger. Front Row—Herschel Boyer, Esther Miller, Annabel Faith, Mary Elinor Pease, Beatrice Major and Billy Perkins. THE JUNIOR CLASS As the happy and good-natured Sophomores of 1934-35, now to be Juniors, enter the doors of good old W. C. H. S. a new atmosphere is placed upon the thoughts of all students. We, as the Junior Class hurriedly organized with the following persons as officers: Billy Perkins, President; Jim Robbins, Vice President and Helen Delaney, Secretary-Treasurer, in order to fulfill the place which was left to us by our good friends, the Seniors. Our first law to be passed was the buying of the class ring which was done by a group of five. Later, December 3, the ring! arrived in time for the Junior play “Huckleberry Finn” directed by oun faithful class advisor, Mr. Hammitt. Our class theater party came next which was followed by a chilli supper at the home of Annabel Faith, chaperoned by our class advisor, Miss Zorger-The time passes on with our class well represented in all activities At the Alumni Homecoming we performed as a stunt an operation behind a sheet. The high spot of the year was the Junior-Senior dinner dance. This year we entertained them at Sunnyside. Jim Robbins ’37 —22— Back Row—Hugh Rowe, Raymond Alsup, Wendell Litrell, Ben Disbrow and Charles Keister. Second Row—Billy Robbins, Gerald Parish, Bernard Batchelder, Leonard Walker, John Major, Henry McGrath, Jack Oxley, Burtis Brummett, Billy Kiick, Junior Burdine and Miss McBride. Seated—Violet Kerwood, Mary Tolson, Jda Mae Franklin, Mary Culp, Mary Ashford, Harriett Stone, Betty Hepworth, Betty Hanes, Barbara Gilman, Mildred Woodside, end Mildred Wentworth. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore class of 1935 entered the library of education September 2, with 27 members on roil. A class meeting was held and the following officers were elected: Henry McGrath, President; Betty Hanes, Vice President ; Barbara Gilman, Secretary; Billy Robbins, Treasurer and Miss McBride as the advisor. The class colors are black and white, the flower is the Lily o fthe Valley and the motto is “Horie Non Cras”. A wiener roast was held at the home of Betty Hanes on October 1, after which a scavenger hunt was held at Warren, burg. The main books we studied while in the library were: Geometi-y, English, II, Latin II, Modern History, Biology and Sewing. The class was duly represented in all extra activities such as Basketball, Glee Clubs, Band G. A A., and in Cheer Leading. After semester exams another student was admitted into our library of education, who wasi Martha Loomis. We attended two school parties sponsored by the losing sides in ticket sales contests of different school productions. February 21 was Homecoming night at which we put on a Major Bowes Amateur Hour. We now lock the doors of the library of education till next year, when we will be back. Mildred Wentworth ’38 -23- Back Row—Gerald Taylor, James Bear, Donald Linton, Robert Fawcett, Wayne Kruse. Second Row—Charles Black, George Binkley, J. R. Brown, Vernon Manes, Dorothy Delaney, Alice Taylor, Fred Littrell, Curtis Hardy, Dick Spitzer and Miss Zelle. Seated—Ethel Brummett, Helen Taylor, Aileen Walker, Nelle Ruth Binkley, Ruby Boyer, Mae Brummett, Bonnie Cotner, Doris Kerwood and Merna Oxley. THE FRESHMAN CLASS The voyage of the Freshmen started September the second in the year of nineteen hundred thirty-five. There were twenty-three people aboard including their advisor, Miss Zelle. Miss Zelle, the captain, called an assembly of the passengers on deck. The officers were as follows: President, Robert Fawcett; Vice-President, George Binkley; Secretary, J. R- Brown, and the Treasurer, Ruby Boyer. After a short time Nelle Ruth Binkley came aboard. In the first part of December, the president, Robert Fawcett fell overboard and was never seen again. Dorothy Delaney was chosen for his post. We landed for a time. Among the many entertainments enjoyed were: A ten mile G. A- A. hike, a Halloween party, a birthday party given by Mr. Serkes, the commander-in-chief an operetta, “Love Pirates of Hawaii’’, the Junior Play “Huckleberry Finn”, Alumni Homecoming, a county basketball tournament, and a Senior Play, “Big Hearted Herbert”. Merna Oxley ’39. —24 — ORGANIZATIONS % Standing—Mr. Serkes, Adv.; Philip Bauman, William Glosser, Gordon Batchelder, Mr. Henry, Adv. Seated—Chester McGrath, Irma Good, Helen Sibthorp, Anna Louise Moffett, Dick Gilman. YOUR FAITHFUL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ...............................— Helen Sibthorp Assistant Editor ................................... Dick Gilman Business Manager .......................... -....- Chester McGrath Assistant Business Manager___________________________ James Robbins Calendar Editor .......................................... Irma Good Snap-Shot Editor ...................... -...... Anna Louise Moffett Sports Editor ..................................... Gordon Batchelder Assistant Sports Editor ...........................— Philip Bauman Joke Editor „_________________________ William Glosser -27— Back Row—Bobbie Spitzer, Paul Williams, Gerald Parish, Jack McGorray, Philip Bauman, Gordon Batehelder, Harriett Marshall, Helen Sibthorp, Thelma Kent, Mary Culp, Barbara Gilman, Billy Buckley, Mr. Garrett, Band Instructor. Front Row—Joan Williams, Mary Baum, Betty Hepwoi'th, Hugh Rowe, Ben Dis-brow, Bertis Brummett, Wallace Buckley, Irma Good, James Robbins, Junior Cotner, Charles Black. IT TAKES A EOT OF AIR The Warrensburg High School Band takes this opportunity to tell you of our past season and future accomplishments. The Band as a school organization was started several years ago and is now under the direction of Mr. Garrett, a very pleasant director. The Band has a selection of band pieces that is always changing, by bringing different pieces into use and disregarding the pieces that may tend to irritate one because of being heard too often. It is our hope to keep one interested in the next piece. The band meets once a week for practice at which time, periods are spent in the practice of sections, and then as a group. It is customary for the band to see you at basketball games and other events that ask for our cooperation. In the summer it is customary for practice once a week to keep the students conscious of their playing ability and to stimulate practice so that the band may advance. We are locking forward to a “Soring Concert” and hope you will be looking forward to it too. It is our desire to give you the most pleasing entertainment. Philip Bauman ’36 -28- Standing—Mary Tolson, Margaret Ann Keister, Frances Culp, Harriet Marshall, Annabel Faith, Hilda Hepworth, Virginia Tolson Mildred Wentworth, Mildred Wood-side, Miss McBride, Adv. Seated—Betty Hepworth, Mary Culp, Irma Good, Betty Hanes, Barbara Gilman, Anna Louise Moffett, Ida Mae Franklin, Doris Buckley, Maxine Buckley, Mary Elinor Pease, Mary Ashford. HO.MF ECONOMICS CLUB President ___________ _........... -..... .... Anna Louise Moffett Vice-President__________________ ___________________ Barbara Gilman Secretary ..................... ------------------ Betty Hanes Treasurer . Ida Mae Franklin Assistant Treasurer ______ —..........................- Frances Culp Reporter ---------------------------------------- Irma Good The Home Economics Club was reorganized in September and the above officers were elected. Our meetings, which are held once a month, have taken place immediately after school, with a short program and light refreshments- A supper was held on March the seventeenth which the cooking class prepared. At Christmas time, our club fixed a Christmas basket for the poor. Our club also sold candy at school and at basketball games. We made enough money to buy a cot for the sewing room and a mattress for this cot was made out of the old gym mats. Betty Hanes ’38 -29- Back Row—Harriett Marshall, Mary Elinor Pease, Virginia Tolson, Frances Culp, Bonnie Cotnor, Betty Hanes, Mary Culp, Barbara Gilman, Ethel Brummet. Second Row—Miss Zelle Adv., Irma Good, Mary Ashford, Ida Mae Franklin, Mary Tolson, Nelle Ruth Binkley, Doris Kerwood, Aileen Walker, Violet Kerwood, Mildred Wentworth, Mildred Woodside. Seated—Dorothy Delaney, Hilda Hepworth, Helen Stone, Anna Marie Bales Harriett Stone, Ruby Boyer, Merna Oxley, Betty Hepworth, Mae Brummett, Helen Taylor. G. A. A. President ____________________________________________ Frances Culp Vice-President ____________________________________ Virginia Tolson Secretary and Treasurer _.......................... Anna Marie Bales The G. A. A. was organized for the second year with a membership of thirty girls and Miss Zelle as their advisor. The above officers were elected. At their first meeting they were given instructions for the entire year. They elected officers and decided to meet the first Thursday in every month. Points are earned for letters and pins by keeping health rules, roller skating, hiking, bicycling and other exercises. Sorpe of the Senior girls have won letters and several of the underclassmen have won pins. On Saturday, October 26, the girls with their advisor went on e ten mile hike from Warrens-burg to Decatur. During the remainder of the year they have participated in short hikes. The G- A. A. sold candy during the year on schooldays and at basketball games to earn money for their expenses. Hilda Hepworth ’36. ■30— THE “W” CLUB In November of 1935, Mr Serkes and Mr. Henry invited all old “W” club members to come to the high school to a banquet. The banquet was served by the Home Ec. girls, and the expense was met by a -mall charge for admission. The purpose of the meeting was to reorganize and to make active the old “W” club. Mr. Hammitt was master of ceremonies for the evening. Mr. R. Wayne Gill, athletic instructor from Millikin University gave the main addresr. Mr. Serkes and Mr- Henry also gave short talks. Following these an election of officers was held. Nathan Brown was elected President of the new organization. Jim Robbins was elected Vice-President and Keith Janvrin was elected Secretary and Treasurer. Following this a general discussion of plans for initiation was held. It was decided to abolish the old “rough-house” type of initiation. A committee was appointed to plan for the initiation. Another committee was appointed t° set a standard for earning a “W”. Neither committee ha,- acted yet. Dick Gilman ’36 -31 THE BEST OF SINGERS The Boy’s and Girl’s Glee Clubs were organized in September under a new music teacher, Mrs. Eaton. Although there were some Freshmen, most of the members belonged last year. The two Glee Clubs combined to give the operetta “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” on November 6. In this there were solos, duets, trios and quartets. There was also some dancing. They proved that with capable coaching they could sing and act well enough to produce a successful operetta- They then prepared a musical program for a school assembly, some songs were sung only by the Girl’s Glee Club, some were sung by the Boy’s Glee Club, and some were sung by a combination of the two. On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, they were allowed to have a Glee Club banquet as a reward or compensation for their work on the operetta. The banquet was followed by several games of Bunco. Mrs. Eaton, with the help of Miss McBride, planned the program and the result was a very enjoyable evening. The Glee Clubs will present a Spring Concert which will be composed of trios, quartets, and sextets. The band will also play in this concert. The public is to be invited and they are assured of a good performance. Both Glee Clubs will also have a part in the graduation exercises which will close the year’s activities. Helen Delaney ’37 32— ATHLETICS Standing—Gordon Batchelder, Bill Robbins Keith Janvrin, Janies Bear, Chester McGrath, Bill Perkins, Drexel Aibert, Philip Bauman, Curtis Hardy, Frank Henry. Front Row—Vernon Manes, Henry McGrath. Bick Gilman, Robert Combs, William Glosser, Carl Binkley, Bernard Batchelder, Jack Oxley. OUR BASKETBALL TEAM The first game of the basketball season was played Nov. 2 at Chestnut. This opened a season which, considering tlr number of games won and lost was, lor the second team, fairly suc-vessful. They won nine out of reventeen games- The first team won none. But considering their improvement and advance- ment, they had a very successful season. It. was only the improvement from each game to the next that kept the local public following them. The team as a whole showed excellent spirit throughout the season. Although they did not win, they went into each game with the full intention of winning. -35 01R PLAYERS Dick Gilman has the distinction of being high point man for the season and the only one who played in every quarter this year. Robert (Bob) Combs played a very mooth game of basketball during the season, and was second high point man. William (Bill) Glosser did some nice wkork at the center position and he was very valuable for defen re work. Herschel (Sheik) Boyer is a fast player who was able to be very helpful when he w?,- bad'y needed. Jack (Curley) Oxley is a clever left hander who could keep them all guessing but was kept out of several games or account of an injury. Vernon Manx's is a fast, little Freshman who knows how to handle the ball cleverly and shoot quickly and accurately. Bernard (Newt) Batchelder is a Sophomore who plays hard, fast basketball. He is the strongest defensive man on the squad and has a great future in basketball. Carl (Cob) Binkley is a smart, dependable player who nuts all he has into the game. His long shooting is of great value. Chester (Bob) McGrath n a Senior who plays basketball because he loves it. He was a great help to the second team and was always ready and anxious to lend a hand to the first five- Henrv (Hank) McGrath is a fought little Sonhomore who has preat DO sjbilities if his hard luck changes. W. C- H. S. TRACK TEAM The WCHS Track T am was very late starting its work this year due to adverse weather conditions. They participatead in only two dual meets and the County and Meridian-Cenois meets. They had a t am which consisted of about twelve men. Several of these were lower clansmen who will be very valuable to the school in future years. Several of the boys on the team won letters by one of two ways in which that could be done. First, one would get a letter if he placed in anv event in either the Cenois or County track meet. The second method gave him a letter if he could show a total of at least three hundred points out of a possible five hundred on a chart on which scholarship points won, value to the team, sportsmanship, and amount of time present at practice each were rated on a basis of a possible one hundred. This method made the letters stand for more than they did formerly because a person who worked hard, made good grades, came out to practice regularly, and showed fair ability in a meet might get a letter where otherwise he couldn’t have done so. 36 - W. C. H. S. SOFTBALI Softball practice started the second day of school with twen-ty-five men out for practice-This was soon reduced to sixteen. They had a very short season, playing two games with Chestnut which our boys won and two other games with independent teams which we lost. The season ended about the first of October. No letters were given for participation in this sport. BOY’S PHYSICS The Boy’s Physical Ed. Class is held twice each week. Mr. Henry has charge of it for half of the time and Mr. Serkes the rest of the time. Part of the class period is taken up each day for setting up exercises and the rest of it is used either for supervised practice in some familiar sport or in the running off of interclars tournaments. These tournaments are held in various games and contests such as volleyball, basketball, ping pong, GIRL’S PHYSIC The Girl’s Physical Ed. meets Wednesday and Friday of each week under the supervision of Miss Zelle. The classes are divided with the Freshmen and L, EDUCATION badminton and others. Up to the present time the Junior class has won more points in the contents than any other class. The Seniors are close behind them. Late in the spring Mr. Henry organized a tumbling class among the boys in which he taught them how to handle their bodies in doing several fancy movements and in making different stunt formations such as pyramids. , EDUCATION Sophomores together and the Juniors and Seniors together. Most of the girls are earning points during the gym period to help them with their G. A. work. —37 THIRD ANNUAL ATHLETIC BANQUET On the evening of March 10, 1936, there was gathered in the gymnasium of W. C. H. S-, a large group of athletes from 18 high schools in central Illinois for the third annual Athletic Banquet. There were also present a large number of guests who are very distinguished in the athletic activities of the Midwest. The principal speaker of the evening was Bob Zuppke, head football coach at the University of Illinois. Howard Millard, Sports Editor of the Decatur Herald and Review was toastmaster for the evening. The ladies of the Warrensburg Methodist church, at the invitation of Mr. Hammitt, who sponsored and organized the banquet, served a very excellent meal. Guests present were the Sports Editors of several large newspapers, the Principels and coaches of the High Schools represented, the Coach or President from Illinois College, Lincoln College. Millikin, Wesleyan, 111., State Normal and the Track Coach of the University of Illinois, Mr, Seton. It was a very great success and there are many who wish to plan for another next year. Gordon Batchelder ’36 .MACON COUNTY TOURNAMENT The Macon County Tournament was staged at W. C. H- S. on January 24 and 25, in three session. On Friday the 24th, Blue Mound, Argenta and Warrensburg were eliminated by Maroa, Macon and Niantic, respectively. Mt. Zion, the favorite to win the tournament drew a bye. In the semi-finals, which were played on Saturday after noon. Niantic defeated Mt. Zion and Macon defeated Maroa. In the final game, Niantic defeated Macon by a narrow margin, Maroa defeated Mt. Zion to capture third place. The entire tournament was one of thrills and unexpected results. Mt. Zion, the favorite lost out completely and Niantic, rated as one of the weaker teams, emerged victoriously. Dick Gilman ’36. 38— ACTIVITIES “HUCKLEBERY FINN” On Dec- 21, 1935, the Junior Cla -s, presented a three-act play “Huckleberry Finn,” which was originally written by Mark Twain and revised into play form by Roy F. Lewis. CAST Aunt Polly ..................................... Annabel Faith Ruth Watson Esther Miller Mary Jane, their young niece......... —_____________ Mary E. Pease Fred Raymond.............. —....................... Edwin Rodgers Melba White, the colored maid ______________________ Virginia Tolson Clara Woppinger, Deaconess of the Church .... ' Beatrice Major Amy Woppinger, her sister __________________________ Helen Delaney Huck Finn, who loves to play pranks _________________ James Robbins John Finn, Herschel Boyer Tom Sawyer, Huck’s pal _____________________ -_____ Billy Perkins SYNOPSIS The entire action of the play occurs in the living room of the Watson household in a sma'l town in Missouri. The plot of the story revolves around the love affair of Fred Raymond and Ruth Watson. Comedy is provid- ed by the actions or Huckleber ry Finn and Tom Sawyer. The play was directed by William Hammitt, English Instructor. Annabel Faith ’37 “BIG HEARTED HERBERT” On the evening of May 15, 1936, the Senior Class of War-rensburg High School presented a three-act play, “Big Hearted Herbert”. The Seniors upheld their reputation as excellent actors under the guiding hand of Mr. Hammitt. CAST Herbert Kalness ............... -...... Elizabeth Kalness ................... Robert Kalness __________________________ Martha __________________________________ Herbert Kalness, Jr. .......... _...... Alice Kalness Andrew Goodrich, Alice’s fiance Amy Lawrence ---------------------------- Jim Lawrence ____________________________ Mr. Goodrich ............. ----------- Mrs. Goodrich ___________________________ Mr. Havens ______________---------------- Mrs. Havens _____________________________ —.......Gordon Batchelder —........ Irma Good -----------Lester Wickline ________Anna Marie Bales .............. Dick Gilman __________ Jewell Shephard --------- Chester McGrath ............. Frances Culp _________ Edward Loomis ........... William Glosser ----------- Helen Sibthorp __-_________Philip Bauman -------------- Helen Stone SYNOPSIS Herbert Kalness is a self-made business man who insists that his family must be brought up in the plain traditions. When his daughter becomes engaged to a Harvard man and his wife has not only ice cream but Harvard men to dinner, Herbert -41 ALUMNI HOMECOMING Warrensburg High School entertained it’s Alumni at a Homecoming on the evening of February 21. The program consisted of two basketball games, four stunts, and a dance. The first game was between our boys and Maroa High, with Maroa eking out a narrow victory. The other game was between the local independents and the “Y Royal” team of Decatur with the locals winning. Between the games and between halves the classes each put on a stunt. The Seniors presented a “Mock Athletic Wedding”, the Juniors “An Op- eration”, the Sophomores “Major Bowes’ Amateur Hour”, and the Freshmen “On the Way to the Poor House”. After the games, a dance was held in the gym- Music was furnished by Morris Beall’s orchestra. The Homecoming was the second chance for the Alumni to get together. A Christmas Frolic was held in the High School gym on December 26. New officers were elected and then everyone attended the dance. Jewell Shephard ’36 THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR The Senior Class of W. C. H. S. were given a “Bon Voyage” banquet at Sunnyside Country Club by the Junior Class on May 23, 1936 at 7:00 p. m. The program was carried out in “Nautical” form. The idea was brought out that the Seniors graduating from High school were a simile of a Ship on her first voyage. A fine time was had by all. PROGAM ------------------------James Robbins ’37 ---------------------- Dick Gilman ’36 ------------- Harold Gilman, Pres., Board ----------- Frank C. Henry, Senior Advisor William H. Mammett, Junior Advisor MENU Fruit Cocktail Swiss Steak with Mushroom Sauce Creamed Peas Buttered Potatoes Hot Rolls Butter Spread Mints Nuts Coffee Ice Cream Cake Ship’s Captain_____________________ Second Mate ....................... Admiral ...------------------------ Anchcor’s Aweigh __________________ (Continued from Page 41 ) nearly goes out of his mind with rage. Herbert’s home becomes safe for Harvard men only after his family has embarrassed him by embracing his plain tradition literally. The sight of his wife in an old wrapper and a supper consisting of Irish stew and apple pie destroys this curmudgeon’s resistance. Dick Gilman ’36 —42— Back Row—Billy Robbins, J. P. Brown, Gerald Parish, Bernard Batchelder, Dick Gilman, James Robbins, Betty Hanes, Gordon Batchelder, Harriett Marshall, Donald Linton, Fred Littrelf Jack McGorray, Lester Wickline, Chester McGrath, Curtis Hardy. Middle Row—Harriet Stone, Mary E. Pease, Mae Brummitt, Annie Moffett, Irma Good, Mildred Wentworth, Dorothy Delaney, Mary Ashford. Front Row—Helen Delaney, Barbara Gilman Helen Sibthorp, Bonnie Cotner, Ida Mae Franklin, Mary Tolson, Mary Culp, Be ty Hepworth. “LOVE PIRATES OF HAWAII” CHARACTERS Dorothy Dear ___________________________________________ Betty Hanes Miss Primmer _____________________________________ Harriett Marshall Lehua ..............................................._ Helen Sibthorp Karlani_______________________________________________ Annie Moffett Lillinoe ___________ -______________________________ Barbara Gilman Maile -_________________ Irma Good Billy Woods____________________________________________ James Robbins Pirate Chief ___________ __________________________ Gordon Batchelder Scary ... J. R. Brown Hawaiian Girl’s Chorus Pirate Boy’s Chorus The play take ; place in Hawaii in a Girl’s Seminary. A student Dorothy Dear, an Ameican girl, the daughter of a plantation owner attends. Her friends are Hawaiian girls-Miss Primer, an old maid school teacher, was very strict and allowed no boy friends on the grounds and of course the girls were always trying to put something over on her. Dorothy received a letter from a boy friend, Billy Woods, who said he was coming disguised as a college professor. -43- A NICE DINNER MRS. EATON On March 17 at. 6:30, the Boy’s and Girl’s Glee Clubs received their compensation for their work on the operetta. Mrs. Eaton and Miss McBride were in charge of the entertainment. The guests were seated at card tables which were decorated with green candles and green nut cups with the guests’ names written on them. The guests were served with string beans, twice baked potatoes, chicken patties, rolls, and salad. For dessert, ice cream, cake, and coffee were served. The evening was spent playing Bunco, which was enjoyed by all. The winners received a very nice prize and we’re sure everyone had a very nice time. Harriet Marshall ’36. PARTIES ARE OUR HOBBIES Operetta Ticket Sales Party The losing side entertained the winning side with a party on November 13. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing to Joe Hengst’s orchestra- Refreshments were served and the party adjourned at 10:30 p. m. Junior Play Ticket Sales Party The Helen Sibthorp and Ches- (Continued from Page 43.) He later wrote another letter and said he was coming as a pirate. Misis Primmer opened this letter before Dorothy got it. Miss Primmer has a plan to scare the boys away, but by mistake she captured a real band of Pirates and employs them as cooks. When she finds she has ter McGrath side entertained the Lester Wickline and Frances Culp side with a Sports party on February 5. Contest games were played and refreshments were served. Some danced to music of the radio. The party was enjoyed by everyone. Frances Culp ’36. made a mistake she is very excited. The real Pirates capture Billy and he escapes, making the Pirate Chief very, very angry. When Miss Primmer tells him of her love all is well. All through is Hawaiian music. —Anna Louise Moffett ’36 -44— INTEREST CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2— School opens. 4— “No, this isn’t the English room, Freshie.” 17—Baseball game with Chestnut. We won. 20—Another game with Chestnut. We won, again. OCTOBER 8— Juniors select class rings- 10-11—A little vacation. County Institute. 23— Freshman Party. 25—Junior Party. NOVEMBER 3— Argenta game. They won. 6—Operetta “Love Pirates of Hawaii.” Such nice olive complexions! 9— Seniors take a trip to St. Louis. What time did you get home? 10— Hammond here. 11— Armistice Day program. 13—Party for operetta ticket selling teams. 15— Kenney beat us! 16— Party for Seniors at Helen Sibthorp’s home. “A College Education in one Night”. DECEMBER 5— Junior rings arrive. Hang on to them, boys! 12— Junior play, “Huckleberry Finn.” Well done, my lads and lassies. 13— Niantic game. Did you go’ 17— Mt. Zion game here. 20— Played Maroa. You guess. 24— Christmas Party. Toys and candy for good children-Christmas Vacation. JANUARY 6— Back to school and work. Vacation crippled some of us. 7— Warrensburg-Hammond game. They won. 10— Chestnut here. They won. More WheatieiS, my boys ! 11— Met our old rivals at Latham- Victory for them. 15— Typing class to Brown’s Business College to see a champion typist. Does he give souvenirs, Doris? 16— 17—Semester exams. “Did you think that was very hard?” 22— Blizzard! No school in afternoon. 23— Not many here. Mr. Serkes. would make a good taxi driver. 24— 25—Macon County Tournament here- “He’s kinder cute, isn’t he?” Niantic won. 27— Senior surprise party for Anna M. Bales, “Everything planned nicely, Carbide!” 28— Grade School operetta here. 29— Seniors to Decatur to see “Midsummer Night’s Dream”. FEBRUARY 5—Party for ticket sales contest for Junior play. 11—Another game lost. Bethany this time. 14— Party at Serkes’ home. Any hearts won or lost ? 15— Kenney game here. Little extra—moving pictures. 17— Planning Homecoming stunts. What will we do? 18— Game at Illiopolis. ’Nuffsed! 21— Homecoming. Game with Maroa. Dance in gym. —47 Oldest, Largest Decatur Bank • Established A. D. I860 THE MILLIKIN NATIONAL BANK Checking Accounts Safe Deposit Boxes EVERY BANKING FACILITY DAUT BROS. 120 East Prairie WE GROW OUR OWN FLOWERS 5281 5282 Compliments of FREDE CHEVROLET COMPANY WE NEVER CLOSE Franklin at Eldorado DECATUR, ILL. -48— 24— Annie Moffett has black eye- She met the sidewalk. 25— Some six weeks tests. Nice one in American History—deah me. 28—Pre-District Tournament. MARCH 4—Junior and Senior girls get walking exercise. 9—Freshmen and Sophs try walking, too. 10—Good-Fellow Banquet here. “Check your hat, mister?” 16— Senior committee looks at Herff-Jones invitations. 17— Party for Glee Clubs. Class Basketball Tournaments. 18— Seniors look at Paxton’s invitations. 19— Dr. Lindberg talked on “Tuberculosis”. Home Ec Banquet after school. 20— Mr. Hammitt, English teacher, ill. 23— Some pictures taken for Cardinal. 25—Junior and Senior girls still walking. 27— Visitors of all sizes and description. 30—T-B tests for the Seniors. APRIL 1— Dr. Lindberg read T-B tests. 2— Substitute for Mr- Hammitt. 3— Cardinal Staff meeting. 4— Seniors to Millikin to see “A Would-Be Gentleman”. 8— Six weeks tests are here again. “Pray for me!” 9— Typing team picked to enter Commercial Contest, Nervous ? 15— Senior play try-outs for “Big Hearted Herbert”. Who wbll be who? 16— Mass test in typing. “Who thinks they have the highest net?” Play cast announced. 17— Seniors to Vocational Guidance School at Millikin. Music festival at Blue Mound in evening. 20— Mrs. Serkes taking Mr. Serkes’ place. 21— Track meet at Maroa. 24— Macon County Track Meet at Blue Mound. “Did you get there?” M Y 15—Senior Play, “Big Hearted Herbert”. 22— Semester Exams, 23— Junior-Senior Banquet at Sunnyside. 24— Baccalaureate. 25— More Semester Exams! 28— School Picnic. 29— Graduation. “Is anyone missing?” -49- GOOD CANNED CORN Cream Style and Whole Grain GOLDEN BANTAM COUNTRY GENTLEMAN WARRENSBURG CANNING COMPANY WARRENSBURG, ILLINOIS Compliments of B. B. BURNS COMPANY DODGE-PLYMOUTH DEALERS MAIN OFFICE USED CARS 412-32 East Prairie 310 East Main W. E. MILLER McCormick-Deering Tractors Farm Machinery 444 East Main Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS R. M. MARTIN Jeweler and Optometrist 108 East Prairie Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS Phone 2-1 81 4 50— IF THKY WENT BY THEIR MIDDLE NAMES J. Franklin Sheneman H. Addison Rowe J. Alexander McGorray W. Allison Kiick C. Byron Keister R. Lyle Combs J. Rudolph Brown 0. Robbins Black B. 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Caroline Kerwood AS WE KNOW ’EM William Glosser .............— “Sock Gordon Batchelder __________ “Carbide Keith Janvrin ________________ “Skinner Helen Stone_______________________“Rock Harriett Marshall .............. “Lele Maxine Buckley ------------------ “Mac Helen Sibthorp ............... “Sibi Lester Wickline ______________ “Wickie Herschel Boyer ................ “Sheik Carl Binkley ..............- “Cob Billy Perkins ______________ “Priff” Chester McGrath .............. “Bob” Henry McGrath _______________ “Hank” Jack Oxley_____________________“Curly” Junior Burdine ............... “Jiggs” Hilda Hepworth ............... “Heppy” Miss McBride ................ “Mickie” Mr. Henry_______________________ “Doc” Miss Zorger____________________“Posey” Mr. Serkes ............... “Cookie” Quality Stands Out In The Test of Time DECATUR ILLINOIS The Men’s Best Store CAMERA ART STUDIO Photographers of 1936 Se nior Class and 1936 Cardinal O. E. Myrvold, proprietor —51 IF WE CAN HELP Year of 1936 jljl MORAN SONS DECATUR, ILLINOIS Elevators—Warrensburg, III. Phone 6 WARRENSBURG GRAIN CO. GRAIN . COAL « FEED WARRENSBURG, ILLINOIS Our Pledge Since 1911 —to see that every transaction is courteously and carefully handled. —to work constantly to advance the welfare of our customers. —to keep the security o f our bank unquestioned. The State Bank of Latham Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MAIN OFFICE DECATUR, ILLINOIS Earl B. Williams, Mgr 1911 1936 LATHAM ILLINOIS —52— W. C. H. S INFIRMARY PATIENTS DISEASES REMEDY REMARKS Dick Gilman Laziness More “Pep” Incurable Ruby Boyer Excess Avoirdupois Exercises Nothing Dangerous Billy Kiick Big Mouth Court-plaster No Hope Helen Delaney Brain Fever Less Midnight Oil Little Hope Jimmie Bear Spring Fever Absolute Rest Some Hope Betty Hanes Swelled Head Brick Poultice Incurable Jim Robbins Chronic Grin None Harmless M. Ann Keister Natural Slowness Time and Anti-fat May Outgrow It Doris Buckley Sleepiness Earlier to Bed Absolutely Incurable Miss McBride: Ethel, can you tell me how iron was discovered? Ethel Brummitt: I heard papa say the other day that they smelt it. Conductor: Here you must not smoke in this car. Chester: I am not smoking. Conductor: Well, you have your pipe in your mouth. Chester: Yes and I have got my feet in my shoes but I am not walking. Fond Grandparent: “You have your mother’s coloring, my dear.” Mary Culp: “Oh, yes, we both use the same kind.” Barber: “You say you’re looking for a job? Can you paint this pole?” Edward Loomis: “Yes, but where can I get the striped paint?” Miss McBride: “Why were you absent yesterday, Edwin?” Edwin Rodgers: “Well, mv nose itched, and I thought I’d stay home to see who was coming.” Street Car Conductor: “Your fare, Miss.” Annabel Faith (dreaming): “0! thank you- Do you think so?” “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.”—Sewing Students. -53 V'. SOUND managerial policies and long, successful experience have provided q us with sufficient equipment, adequate personnel, and ample resources to render k dependable service as artists and makers of fine printing plates. That you will be secure from chance, is our first promise. JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. 817 We� t Washington Blvd., - Chicago, Illinois In the foreground Ft. Dearborn re erected in Grant Park on Chicago's lake front Illustration by Jahn 6 Ollier Art Studios, -55- This Annual was printed by The Luther C. Paxton Co. Warrensburg, Illinois CHARACTER AND CAREER Every Friday during the first semester themes were written in English Class. The following was the best theme written. Instead of waiting for dame fortune to thrust a good vocation on him, a person should pick out one and prepare himself for it. Some people just drift through life, hoping that they’ll be lucky but we should aim as high as is consistent with our ability, and then spare no efforts to reach the desired goal. A thorough investigation of our desired vocation should be made and be sure that we made the right choice- Then we should map out our career and concentrate on how to make the most out of it. After we have started out we should study ourself and our work to see ju t where improvement is. needed. The job at hand must be mastered before starting on another. A college education is a very good thing to have but is not always necessary. It has been said that perhaps one of the greatest benefits derived from college is self-confidence. There are many opportunities around us all but we must be able to see them and then know hew to make the best of them. The person who is. able to see and take advantage of opportunities will want to shoulder all of the responsibilities that he is able to bear. A person’s best is none too good to put into his work each day, for the results will more than pay for the extra effort. An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. We must learn to be loyal to whomever we work for or with. Never be a knocker of an institution of which you are a part because you are knocking yourself. A loyal man usually minds his own business, too, for he has his hands full making a success of his own job. Personal appearance plays a big part in one’s career for it is the index of one’s ability and character. A person meets with so many difficulties that he ought to do everything possible to remedy thore which he can control. Punctuality is very important at all times. It is a result of good habits. Being on time and completing tasks on time makes others think of us as being dependable and trustworthy- In order to make a success of any undertaking, we must have the patience to stay with it through thick and thin until it is mastered. Then comes initiative and courage. These two go together. We must make our own suggestions, and use our own judgment about what there is to be dons and then have the courage to see that it is finished. No one can have too much will-power. It has been said that will-power is stronger than horse-power. A weak-willed person is not always satisfied with his accomplishments but he hasn’t enough will power to force himself to do greater things. We must develop enough self-control that we can control our emotions, keep calm and think before we act We should not make too quick decisions, should (Continued on page 59) -57 HEMAN GRAIN COMPANY P. O., Warrensburg Phone 31 Heman, Illinois GRAIN COAL � OIL « PURINA FEEDS John Deere Farm Machinery MAYTAGS Men's Shoes Cigarettes Shirts, Caps Candies THE MERCANTILE COMPANY Groceries « Meats « Ice Warrensburg Phone 78 John Williams, Prop. Fountain Service Cigars Candies Cigarettes VAUGHAN'S CAFE PHONE 53 Plate Lunches Billiards Sandwiches T. F. Vaughan, Prop. 58- get al! the facts about matters, and then decide. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success because experience points out some error we should afterward avoid. Life is full of upc and downs, but we must analyze the causes of our troubles and profit by them. We must to learn to stand criticism or make up our minds not to let it annoy us. And in no case should we answer back. We should never worry about things because worry undermines our moral courage and weakens the soul. To be truthful and honest is a good rule to follow. Liars never gain anything and they do not fool others, only them- selves. By being honest we get the most out of our associations with others- We are always being watched and good manners are essential. Our speech shows whether we are a clear thinker or not. We must think a lot and talk little. Never argue because everyone has, a right to his own opinion. Be sociable. We should make ourselves acceptable to our associates. Life is a give and take proposition. Always wear a smile and be kind at all times. Try to cultivate a cheerful spirit and help others in trouble and embarrassing situations. “Get your principles right; the rest is a matter of detail.”—Napoleon. Irma Mary Good ’36 Dick Gilman (to Betty Hanes): “Would you like to go to the Senior play?” She (all in a flutter): “Why, I’d .just love to.” Dick: “Then buy your ticket of me, will you?” YOU CAN ALWAYS TELL You can always tell a Senior, he is so sedately dressed, You can always tell a Junior, by the way he wells his chest, You can always tell a Freshman bv his timid looks and such. You car always tell a Sophmore, but you cannot tell him much. Mr. Hammitt: “Do you know, ‘Poe’s Raven’?” Ida Mae Franklin: “Why no; what is the matter with him?” Manes: “I’m a little stiff from bowling.” Mr. Henry: “I don’t care where vou’re from, but get out there and get busy.” WILL THE TIME EVER COME WHEN Dick Gilman really studies? Doris and Maxine get to school on time? Jimmie Robbins sits quietly in his seat? Chester wears a moustache? Mr. Hammitt frowns at a pretty girl? Miss Zorger: “Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?” Harriett Marshall, on the inspiration of the moment: “At the bottom.” Entrance Requirements for Our Societies G. A. A. Determination and Pep BASKETBALL TEAM BAND Wind or Hot Air GLEE CLUB Being Little A Lusty Yell Billy: “What dreamy eyes you have, dear.” Jewell: “You have never stayed this late before.” -59 Dry Goods General Merchandise Feeds Notions SPIC SPAN GROCERY Groceries Meats Phone 66 WARRENSBURG L. D. Williams, Prop. H. NOTTELMANN SON LUMBER COAL J. M. Roofs High Grade Southern Illinois Coal Phone 56 THE NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR Decatur’s Oldest National BanlC COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Compliments of DR. A. H. 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