Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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0[ S u? ACORN Page 26 one to think that she was a woman of wealth. She flirted with all the boys, and even with the principal. Imagine my surprise when I learned this woman to be Mabel Kirie! In the Assembly Hall. Weltha Wilson was teaching a class in dancing. W hen Jesse called the teachers from room 11 1 recognized Arba McGregor and Karen Coombs. They were conducting the Kin- dergarten training class. During the remainder of the day I visited the Senior English class that was in charge of Leon Cowles, the son of our dear English teacher. In charge of the Chemistry class was W eber Henderson, and in Botany, the class was studying the alterna- tion of generations of Isoetes Echinaspora. Arba had a little shopping to do after school and I accompanied her. Hanging in front of the little store on the corner of Twenty- fourth street and Jefferson avenue was an ensign advertising Brown's confection. “Did you know.” said Arba, “that Harold and Ora Brown own that store? They bought it from 'Pom just after they returned from their honeymoon in Brigham City.” Xear the old Catholic church we passed Victor Belnap, chief of Ogden's police, and Marcellus Chard, the great psychologist from Har- vard. who was studying the psychological situation of a recent mur- der. Just behind them we passed Leantine Barker, the President of the Stake Relief Society, and Lillian Griffin, the matron of the Orphans’ Home. We noticed a sign on the building, where Ford’s studio had been. It read: A. Stallings—Y. Xielson I lairdressing Par- lor. anything in the line of switches, rats, puffs and rolls—we can match any color. We arrived at Arba’s home at about 7 o’clock, tired from walk- ing around; but someone suggested that we go to the theatre. In the theatre I sat next to a small dark complexioned man. When I spoke to Arba again this gentleman turned quickly and to my aston- ishment Morgan McKay spoke to me. Why, Morgan.” I exclaimed, still vexed, “what has happened?” I am the inventor of the ‘Human Shrinking Machine’ and 1 have been renovated.” “L’-tah-na chocolates. Brown’s confection and chewing gum. yelled the peanut-butcher as he came down the aisles: and as he neared us he exclaimed: “I perceive that you people have come here to enjoy the performance. and to me, “I feel greatly multiplied by learning your acquaintance. This remark of the impudent ‘kandy kid’ told me that it was Spencer Heincr. 'Phc curtain went up; there sat Henry Burnett, lie took the part of the villain, while Ella and Myrtle Manning figured in the leading

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Page 25 ye ACORN Cfte Jfuture of tfje Class ’13 The following is a story which was found in an old note book be- longing lo Janette Downs. It is dated June 3. 1934. I sat by ilie fireside one evening thinking of my school friends, especially those of the class of 13. li was twenty years since we had graduated and I decided to go back to Ogden to see if 1 could find any of them. When I arrived there three weeks later. I was almost lost. Every- thing was strange and upon looking around I found that 1 did not know one person and no one knew me. 1 went into the depot and sat down. I suppose 1 must have looked dejected, for a man walked up to me and asked if I were in trouble, lie looked so kind and pleas- ant that 1 told him 1 was looking for some of my old '13 friends. Well, this is funny,” he exclaimed, I am Boyd Lindsay, the president of that same class.” 1 was very pleased to see him again and began to ask questions concerning some of the class, lie told me that he was the head of a large Women’s Furnishing Department store in the city. Ina, Bertha and Viola, until recently, lived on the sand ridge, where they conducted an “Old Maid’s Ranch.” Scott Taggart, an eminent vocal music teacher, who had been hired to give lessons to the parrot, succeeded in capturing the heart of Bertha. The other two girls have evidently given up all hopes and have become notorious suffragettes. Ben and Verna Henderson are at present visiting Scott and Bertha. Ben is a conductor on the O. S. L. railroad and is taking his lay-off now.” “Then there is Leonard Anderson, who is a congressman. Dave and Jack Eccles have become famous through their airship line from Hooper to Roy.” Just then the train whistled and Boyd ran to catch it. 1 walked up the street and finally came to the Weber Academy. I was met at the door by the principal of the school. 11 is voice sounded familiar and upon asking his name 1 found that he was Jesse Cottle. ” ould you like to meet our teachers.” he asked—“perhaps you may know some of them.” M e went to the Domestic Science rooms, where Ei'fie Allen was piesiding; and to Room I, where Lloyd Millar was instructing a class ot hreshmen in Latin. At the office I was introduced to Coach Arias •elnap. Of course. 1 was not at all surprised to see him in that posi- t,0n Jl,st then a beautifully dressed lady rushed into the office. Her appearance created a disturbance and her style of dress would cause

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Page 27 s C8 « ACORN role of “The Twins. During one of the intermissions, who should appear on tlie stage but Mme. Minnie Xelson as sword dancer. In the waiting room Lloyd Millar introduced me to his wife. Pearl 0. Millar and President Harold Richards of Yale, who was attending the A. E. K. T. convention at Riverdale. On the edge of the sidewalk stood a man yelling, in a very melodi- ous tone of voice. Hot Tamales, Red Hot Coney Islands, Red Hot.” While we were talking about this man another poorly-dressed man came shuffling along, bumped into the Hot Tamale man’s cart and sent his wares rolling into the gutter. This was more than he could stand, and he struck the man, knocking him to the pavement. A scuttle ensued, but was stopped by a policeman, and the smaller man, R. Tanner, the cobbler, was taken to jail for disturbing the peace. I y this time my vague recollection of a person who possessed a simi- lar voice had formed into a picture and I could see Lloyd Taggart. The confusion had ceased and after I had made myself acquainted, Lloyd Taggart told me that Violet Cragun had married his Brother Bruce, and the couple were living on the Bar ranch in Wyoming. He also told me that Gladys Stratford eloped with Male Watson and now she is taking in washing to support him. Louis Schelin and Olive Tracy live together. Louise is the pro- prietor of the City Floral Company and Olive is the great Mormon Authoress. Countess Zina Bens, who is touring Hooper for the last time, is visiting with them. Nothing more was said until wc came to the Tonks-VVardleigh Chop Sucy shop. M e stopped for a moment and saw Guy Toone waiting on the people to the tune of “The Weeping-Willow Sway.” Lynne Lundberg’s latest sacred composition. Bob Jones, the present Mayor of Huntsville, has arranged with Arwell McKay, through our noted statesman, Yandy Layman, to bring Lundberg’s celebrated, world-famous band to his city. George Grant went to Alaska two years ago to search for gold atid it is reported that he is one of the richest men of that country. Laurel Brown is making his living as a barber and. of course, Iree helps him. One of the members of the class has been fortunate enough to go to Europe. Rhea Stevens went to Paris four years ago and is now one °f the Paris Fashion models. 1 hen comes Vadal Peterson, with his M. M. degree, from the 1 niversity in the “Woods of Huntsville. David Fletcher, who was one ot the famous '13 debators, was sent to Provo, “on the hill.” and all that he can remember is “Panama Canal tolls.”