West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1929 volume:

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I-Ll'-E' 1 - f dun ' .-- ,-.ig 3 A , ' I ,- UE k f 3 : L ' 555: -li 14-4 L- -T1 A ll , guru:-5-..u. E gl: :ATT 3, Q if ' ' 1 aft 1 2 -. 2 . i z 4- 2 55' if. Eg v 1 3? M gh - Q .. 1. -,'- . -- H.ef5JEa2,.eJ4wi1i-?.Qz1 1.1.-!.w2 ,uE..f2a..A W2 if. ,jl 4 CFHE 1929 BEACOH I EQE 3 . ' f s!! U , if Up if H ff lf? IQ 1 L6 E E! b CHQ 5 Q xx QXX . - - .---T N The Board of Education Presiflent ------ C11,xm,xcs S. M1513 lil-ll. Vice-Presicleni - - DR. CoN1e,x1: S. Rlfzm-zu Secretary - - - Emc' C. F1cm,1+:Y Tireaszwm' - ---- Du. Hamcx' W. B.XiiliNS'l'OSI'I H1-:um-zm' S. BRYHUN The Facultq 1 I I'IIERHIiRT P. HOLTZMAN, SIL.-XS H. BRUXX X Ph. B., A. M. Ph. B., A. NI Supervising' Princuipzzl lix-l'ri11cipzlI of l-Ii h Sphr I Souiul SCM-1 CFHE 1929 BEACON a a 58.35. ms ' my ., a ss ss a ss ss x-x E gs mx-fm: H- -ss .m..m,., g H-gs-ss 1 mw- 1-.mms .E. as M 1: IIJXYIN H. YIEICH, A. H., A. N. SARAH E. KOCH, A. B Scivnccs English MABEL H. FRITZ, B. A. IDA A. STAMM Latin :md French 1X'IE1tl16INElfiCS CFHE 1929 BEACON. FREDERICK XV, LANTZ, A, B. XYILLIAM S. DELP Social Studies 1'Iistm'y 1,ov1N,x N. KLINE, B. A. MARY 12, GRESH J. H. linglisll J. H. 5. Science CTHE 1929 BEACOH EYAN H. MANXYILLER RUTH KOCH BRIGHT. A. H. j. H. S. AlElf.11CIl1IltiL'S I. H, LFll1g'LlIlfg'C'S i I v w x X RL'TH IE.. MATZ, B. S, JOHN H. SHANIZR Ilmnc lfcomnnics Plmysiczll Trnilming CFHE 1929 BEACON fx N . Gliilliflli XY. FICI-ITIIURX 1.4-XTR.-X T. HEXDIQR llusiv lklwmsmslxip :md Art STICPIIEN C. LT2lNlNGIiR IQMILY II. IIUI.TZM.XX ,lnnlllstrizsl A1-ts CUI1lil'lllIltif.rl1 Svlmfwl :md C1111 CTHE 1929 BEACOH N ww H n . V re -X if -1 ma' a In , I I Xl.-XRY A. FRITZ, B. A, FERN A. LEINBACII l,Hll'Jl!'i1lIl :xml Ilistury Sccrct:u'y I , . get .V , - 1 fx 1 v QAII S. 5'l'fXN'l'UN, R- N. JULIA BUTCI-IER Sclwul Nursv Dcntal Hygienist , fx Q F .. A, 1, Q! 10 CFHE 1929 BEACOH Senior Class l-listoru . 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J. .AA.fAiFf.fs..-.,..1w...z-Q's,,ax.. , .ir A - -.--3 - . ,.,..:,.-Cn... .r.,., 4-. .r, -.fury N ff 'LF' ,1.:ff -+5 . ,. ,,..,,.-,,..h..--,vncdftae-.,,,-V-..,15,eg- E! , - ..,, sf . . , .a ,Zn JK! . fr. is-im,5.rf--1Q.4a:.f:J5:,-1f,::5:, - f Q: ---QQ. ..-'Q-.atleast 'T-f sm-Q frigwiis :-A--f .- ---11s4- i--:Y-Q:-, Jaw--f '? 3 '?1E'-Ei'3Tr.1vT:-r'e.i3fi -!Z?'-fi.F ' -1 -:,3-mf, . . '2f??e-37 -f ii? Tvs: T' -' Ai fiQSi,- T T 12? H?2gJf2q'iY9-Xefii' Z i' 1 . l '?1aw ' M22 -3 sf' 7 15-ie? ,..:E? 1q1 s-1 KN Xxx -7 fig, r ?'i1 f9i.1 -- ' i-3' --Y 5 .-Lil '1f '? 'Li In the year 1925, early in September, a flying fleet consisting of twelve high-powered modern airplanes, which carried forty-eight passengers, took llight for Freshman Isle. As we reached this Isle we saw a strange kind of people, who were not very anxious to welcome us. These people were known as Sophomores, and although they did not live here, they often visited this Isle. Soon they informed us that if we wanted to stay on this Isle we would have to be initiated. We did not know what this meant, but we were willing to do anything. So on a certain night we dressed in old clothes and went to theappointed place for the initiation. The Sophomores had a very good time, making us do ridiculous stunts, and we were glad when it was over. We remained on this island cnly a short time, and soon our pilots: How- ard Fisher, James Waldron, Charles Ang- stadt, Esther Wenrich, and Kenneth Miller, looked over the planes to see that everythnig was ready for departure. But we did not leave until after we had a Tangle Party, at which we played games, ate, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The place for which we were headed was known as Sophomore Isle, but Just as we were about to land, we ran into a fog and ,-,zr A Y -I ,AJ Ng, -.5 four of our planes were lost, with the fol- lowing members: Marlowe Myers, Raymond Holsclaw, Russel Greene, Lester Shurr. Emma Scarlett, Madlen Boms, Grace Seidel, Bessie Contos, Dorothy Ransom, Violet Faust, Ada Dechant, Catherine Phillips, Mary Blatt, and Charles Angstadt. The rest of us landed safely and found that since we were on this new Isle, we had become Sophomcres. However, we did not forget to visit our old homeland, Freshman Isle. Here we found a new group of Fresh- men and at once planned to give them an initiation and make them feel as uncomfort- able as we had felt. We are sure that those Freshmen never forgot their initiation. After that we settled down to business but it did not seem very long until we decided to leave. Soon we reached another Isle, known as Junior Isle. Just as we were about to land, one of our planes had to make a forced land- ing and crashed to the earth, which meant the loss of five more members. While we were on this Isle, we worked very hard and several of our members received scholarship pins for their labors. We also engaged Pro- fessor Keener to give a lecture, which was very interesting. Before we realized it, it was time for us to be on our way. We were now flying along smoothly to- ward Senior Isle, the last and most import- ant Isle of all. We landed at once and start- ed to plan the following events: A Hallowe'en Social, a play by the Swarthmore Players, two card parties, a Christmas party, and a Valentine Dance: and each one has been a success. Too soon we learned that we had only a short distance to travel in order to reach the 'Land of Graduation, and finally twenty-seven ambitious seniors reached the goal for which they had been working. As a final activity we intend to fly from the Land of Graduation to Washington, D. C. Class ColorsmeCh.er'r y Red and W hire Class FlowerYViolct Class Mottof Not how mitch, but hon' well. CFHE 1929 BEACON 11 EDITH ELIZABETH BARKER Oh, do1z't! fEd1'e. Movie is her meat--and Gary student. Goes to church reg'ularly, and likes it!! Late hours don't agree. SHIRLS JACKSON CLUNK N wie. -S1z.z'1f'Iie, Clvmky. Shiek. Wanta a ride? Mormon or Jordan Blue Boy. Polish, Eps, or Bessie, which? Fiddles and banjoes. Jazz bands and Bach's. Gotta new pipe from Dad. Auto crack- ups. Will he be an Optometrist? Cooper. Very quiet. Good N A JA . ill MIRIAM NYCE BUEHLER Tee Hee --Mim. Quiet, Quite quiet, very quiet, dawgone quiet. She can blush! Honest-uses powder, too-shocking! Doesn't say anything. lsn't going to say anything. 12 CFHE 1929 BEACOT1 HARVEY MATZ DAUBER My Gosh -De'mon. Angel metamorphosed. What a hat. Clown and Dum- my. Comes clean from Wet Wyomissing' down. Would be banker. Oh! Dauber has a woman. Honest! Soda jerker in Wet Lawn. Gentlemen prefer blonds. HOWARD CARL FISHER Aw G'z.u'cm. -F-ish, Kid. Drives the shutter for ladies only. Baby face. Oh! What a smile when he heard that she talked in her sleep. Stands second to his divine inspiration in scholarship. Will try anything' once, even basketball and debating. Got his l driving diploma from a cop in Frackville. ROBERT RALPH GUEST You.'II shock my girlislz modesty. -Bean Gesfe. Salesman Sam in the flesh. Can sell anything. Came from Reading High. He'll own a shoe store yet. How a cake-eater should act. Very graceful CU dancer. Woman- ly. Blood makes him quite thirsty. Saps preferred. CTHE 1929 BEACOU. 'L3 l BERNARD GREEN Ah zvatfa ya wa nt? -Mick. r Want a ride? Jordan or Buick? Try and get it. How the well dressed man should look. Leads the band. Saxes ' and clarinet. On the air. Wants to rival Paul Whiteman. Sl1E1IllClfl1'1, 1 hour, 35 minutes. He niakes St. Clair's chevvy talk. MILDRED MARY HAEDERLE 5 5' 'H-e-e-e-e-re! -Miillie. Circus. Peroxide and vinegar. Birdsboro. Orange roof paint. Loves her teachers. Dances. Legs are worn longer this year. Reducing, always reducing. Basketball. Has a wicked heave. Will she be a Physical Di-wreck-tor? ETHEL THALIA KLEIN O-0-0-0-olz! -Red. Kleiizie. XM,- Was quiet as a mouse. But, as a Senior, Oh! My! See Beau Geste for particulars. Likes Allentown. Dressniaker De Luxe. A good shoe saleslady now. A better nurse later. T F 14 CFHE 1929 BEACON ETHYL LOTZ Holy Nellie -Eps. Lacey and Shirley. Indoor sports. Basketball and rum- ble seats. Debating' queen. Loves dancing. Earlville, Oh are you here? Oh, what a secretary she will be! Piano virtuoso. Little used Packard. Waxed shoe soles for a dance. Night clubs. Debator, refutator. Chief ticket taker. Grease paint mustaches for Sunday nights. Will be a doctor UQ WARREN OSCAR LINK, Jr. I I hope. -L2Tnlcie. RUTH VIRGINIA MARKS OM DdT'1?.l,'-Md7'Ii'S'f8 Roof. Honor student. Quietness personified. Waited until her Senior year to play basketball and Whoopee. A good de- bator. Even goes out with the boys. Talks in her sleep about the Kid. Must love always be in vain? Wants to be somebocly's stenog. Good luck. l CTHE 1929 BEACOH 15 KENNETH JAMES DANIEL MILLER Want a date tonight? -Kevmy. Twenty-five girls and not a prospect. Friday after- noons at the Berkshire. Dance hall shiek. Dances a la Sil- ver Slipper. Host at Senior shutter parties. Life Buoy will help. Woodworker extraordinary fif he can use the rnachinesj. Would be an avaitor. Has wonderful taste in pants. EVA ANN MATILDA NOECKER Somebody is hunting trouble -Eve. Flapper tendancies, Not much pep. Good on figure-s. Miss Sta1n1n's only rival. Has been known to receive love letters! Tires of English and uses Dutch. Profanity not expected. WILLIAM HARVEY PETERS Cut it ond -Bill. 'AHot Futch Sundyf' He comes from Lenhartsville al- ready. Barn dances. Will be a runner yet. Dearly loves family pictures. What a Studebaker. Wants to be nurse maid to a tractor. 16 CFHE 1929 BEACOH DORCAS RUTH RHOADS OM My Gosh! -eDo1't. The hrst boyish bob in W. R. H. S. Jew once, now Frank. Indulges in brown studies. Always willing to oblige. A budding cornetist. With Milly as a model, she intends to be a beautician. NELSON GEORGE REIGEL Fm a 'm0p. -Shorty. Class punching bag. Practices daily on the flivver. Puzzle: How can a Ford like his climb the hills to 13th St? Gentlemen prefer blondes. Hopes? Shorty is a gentleman. Would be an aviator. PAUL FRANKLIN SARIG A w, com c on . -Barzkc1'. Enjoys Wednesday, when he strolls around school with a bag of money. Lenhartsville again. Kitty and Kutztown. Barn Dances. All set for a love affair last year, but she got married. Will be a banker, maybe. CFHE 1929 BEACOTI 17 ALICE WINIFRED SMITH W-me-e-e-e-Z-I-U Freddy Baby face. Angel face. Calf look. Frank, the sales- man. Portable makeup. Likes college QF St MJ. Likes sleeping with Dot. Why? A good debator. Not fat. just fluffily plump. Jimmie. A Kindergarten teacher to be. JOHN WALTER SYMONS First W itch-HaiI. '-Symie. Laugh, Clown, laugh. He is and we do. Only living example of a combination basketball player and gymnast. Had two girls at one time. Juggler, groceries preferred. Would be a physical instructor. RUDOLPH ERNEST STEFANUCCI Rudy. Radio, Radio, I'll learn your secrets yet. Has a Buttin- ski license. Loud mouth and horse laugh. Will practice electricity in furniture. Radio, not chairs. - 18 CFHE 1929 BEACON GRACE HOPKINS THOMAS Yes, I iwzou', --Heinie. Goofy. Jewish boys. Why the powder works went dry. Lots of girl, few clothes. Spit curls and giggles. Ashland spec- ial. Dumb, but too dumb to know it. Wants to teach. Pity her future students. LOUISE HELENE CHARLOTTE VETTER Oh, Gee! -Puss. Lou. Only seven nights a week to dance! Reading High hops. W. R., H. S. Basketball. Yes? No! lf Gene calls. Twelve 9'clock parties. Has an interest in North 11th St., but not Mr. Yeich's residence. Will make a good little nursie. JAMES MacKELLAR XVALDRON HJ'1.bbG7'S Paltz. -Jinurz.ie. Jimmie's only love is Art. The girls fall for his looks. Drives an Essex when he can get away without mother see- ing it. An artist with an eye for beauty: pick your own kind. Will be a commercial artist. And How. CIOHE 1929 BEACOH 19 ISABEL MISSBACH WANNER And Fm so young, too. -Izzy. Center ,jumper from up the river fTulpehockenj. Corn- fed. and How. Oh my Slim. Saylons baked goods juggler. Oh watta nurse. Bet she can handle patients. Supplies the bungalow for parties. Nuf sed. ESTHER MAE WENRICH You, owe me class dives. ---So-uw' Ball. Ramona The Manwiller of the Senior Class. Our only treasurer and a hound for money. Still keeps the dough-re-me. Hel bntor. DOROTHY ALICE WENTWORTH I'II lz.oIler'. -Dot. The demon president. Dying' calf look. Lewie. Shut- ter parties. Likes music. Can she sing? Talks loudly in trolley cars. Fog horn voice. Wouldst be a schoolmarm? Is it male or female inspiration, QM or LJ. Good debator. Pop's a- cop. Has a shoe sales speech, therefore is a good de- CFHE 1929 BEACON. CITIE 1929 BEACOII '21 Class Prophecu Atlantic City, N. J. May 28, 1949. Dear Members of the Class of 1929- This evening as I was sitting in my room the thought came to me that just twenty years ago we were handed our diplomas in West Reading High School. I was wonder- ing where the rest of the class were and what they were doing, so I decided to go to a Fortune Teller and see what she could tell nie. I am writing what she told me. I hope that each member will pass this along after reading it. Freddie taught school only three years and then went to California to get married. She is rapidly approaching the three Ps-Fair, Fat, and Forty. Jimmie is still painting women. His pic- tures can be seen on the cover of his old favorite, College Humor. Shirls is President of Clunk College of Op- tometry, which he organized so that he could become important. He is married. Ethel was a hair dresser for a short time, but is now married and lives in Wernersville. Milly is still Physical Director in Birds- boro. Her hair is now its natural color. No, she's not married. Beau Geste was the manager of a shoe store, but has since taken a course in Qrtho- pedic Surgery, which he is now practicing. Ethel Klein has made a success at nursing and is quite pleased with it. Edie has taken acourse in oliice practice and is now in charge of the oliice force of the Eagle Soap Works. Dauber is Cashier in the First National Bank of West Lawn. He is still a bachelor. Esther Wenrich is a nurse in the new Mayo Clinic in Chicago. She has been study- ing medicine and expects her degree in June. Dorcas has been very successful in her beauty specialty shop. Kenny and Shorty have formed the R. 8 M. Aeroplane Manufacturing Co. Kenney is designing and Shorty handles the testing end. Izzy graduated from the Reading Hospital and is now Dean of Nurses in the Berks County Institutions on the Tully. Symie is in the New York State Peniten- tiary at Elmira, N. Y. Not an inmate-he has charge of recreation there. Ruth graduated from Ryder College and was a private secretary to a business man who later married her. Ruth is doing the dictating now. Miriam is staying at home and taking life easy. I Eva once worked in an office, but is since married and is now occupied with family duties. Sarig is President of the People's Trust Co. Puss graduated from the Reading Hospital. She has recently become Supervising Nurse of St. Luke's Hospital, New York, City where she now lives. Kid is Chief Mail Inspector on the best run in the country. He is married and liv- ing in Washington, D. C. Mick is leading a world famous orchestra and is very busy. He 1'ecently returned from a series of engagements in the Capitals of Europe. Grace was married eighteen years ago and is now living on Mineral Spring Road. The clothing business has been so successful that they are planning an European trip this summer. Link has completed his medical course and is prospering in his practice at Lenharts- ville. Rudie has become a big man in radio. He recently invented a process for sending tele- vision programs in color. I have been teaching school and expect to make it my life's work. Love to all, V DOT. P. S.-Since I Hnished this letter last night, he has proposed. No more teaching school. Hurrah! i -r 22 CFHE 1929 BEACOH S Class will We, the class of 1929, in twenty-seven dis- tinctive parts, being- about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, a well trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills or promises by us any time heretofore made. We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all the wisdom of the ages, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. No longer need they lie awake through the long watches of the night, wor- rying over the uncertainty of Whether we have each worked out our lessons for the coming -day. It has been a hard strain on them, for Seniors are said to be at all times and under all conditions difficult to manage. But, they have all done their duty and, ver- ily, now they shall have their reward. The following bequests may seem but trifling, but we hope they may be accepted not as worthless things lavishly thrown away, because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets, and a continued re- minder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal, to those who may receive them: To Mabel Hoffman, the modesty of Edith Barker. To Cliiord Fox, Miriam Buehler's ability to memorize. To Harold Fry, Shirls Clunk's bashfulness. To Marion Young, the clownishness of Harvey Dauber. To John Hunter, Howard Fishers position as Shutter-Chauffeur. To Fremont Alderman, Bernard Green's style of dress. To Brooke Miller, Robert Guest's woman- liness. To Helen Stoudt, Millie Haederle's blonde hair. To Mary Yeagley, Ethel Klein's love for parties. To Harold Knoll, Warren Link's Sunday night mustache. To Miriam Zechman, Ethyl Lotz's figure. To Leo Schaeffer, Ruth 'Mark's interest in hard study. To Ruth Bcdey, Kenneth Miller's desire to dance like a gentleman. To Emma Hinnershitz, Eva Noeckers long dresses. To Joseph Hale, William Peter's good looks. To George Fessler, Nelson Reigles milk truck. To Marjorie Barker, Dorcas Rhoad's boy friends. To John Harner, Paul Sarig's banking ability. To William Kalback, Winifred Smiths baby face. To Harriet Worley, Rudolph Stefanuccfs ability to butt in. To John Seltzer, John Symon's acrobatic clownishness. To Evelyn Marks, Grace Thomas' Parisian costumes. To Herman Sheidy, Louise Vetter's abil- ity as a public speaker. To Betty Hinkley, James Waldron's artis- tic taste. To Sara Palm, Dorothy Wentworth's big mouth. To Harry Clemens, Esther Wenriclfs ac- curacy as a class treasurer. To Sarah Seidel, Isabel Wanner's petite daintiness. We hereby appoint the Junior Class as ex- ecutors of this will, and stipulate that it shall not be required to furnish bond. In witness thereof, we have signed, sealed, and published this document as our last will and testament this twenty-eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hun- dred and Twenty-nine, in the Borough of West Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS CFHE 1929 BEACOH 23 X.. + N- mf f f,f ,f oxxe i A 'f--x NX T W I f f : 5 I it E Q l Q X Alumni Association News The West Reading High School Alumni As- sociation was rather inactive during the past year. A card party was held during the early spring. The last reunion of the asso- ciation took the form of a 20th anniversary celebration, and one of the largest banquets in the history of the school was enjoyed. Ed- win E. Trostle, of the class of 1908, was toastmaster, and introduced the Rev. Charles Rahn, speaker of the evening. Earl F. Doh- ner, also a member of the first class, ren- dered several vocal selections. After the banquet dancing was enjoyed. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Malcolm S. Ruth, '245 Vice-President, John A. Miller, '23: Secretary-Treasurer, I Mary Trostle Wolfg Assistant Secretary- Treasurer, Geneva Kline Erb. During the Christmas Vacation the alum- ni basketball iive trounced the varsity by the score of 46 to 36 after a hard tussle. Many of last year's graduating class are matriculating at higher institutions, while others have entered the world of business di- rectly upon leaving High School. The Alum- ni Association learned with regret of the passing of Harry Leinbach, a member of the class of 1923. V The Alumni Association of the West Read- ing High School, despite numerous obstacles in its path, still carries on. Q 0 5 'Q Q fxf sk!-w f vggfa- 51549 I . ,- iz. f , ,U '?. , - - 5 W , K X5 52 .-l -f-'59, .ff f in W 'X f ' ew f 1 fs ii g, ,f -lfy 24 CFHE 1929 BEACON Eleventh Grade lst Rcrw: David Berlin, Gene T-L-Venguml, Inez Cjrcth, Ruth Bmlcy. Iohu lflzxrm-r, Mary Halo, H11 old Knoll, 'IxlIK'I'L'SLl. Yzmuzzi, Mabel Huft'm:m, Betty Drowning, Russc-I Ritz. Zml Row: Icwsepll Hula, Florence Sul11u1.t1nan, Cjrzmce Gnlwl, Ilvlm-11 Yuhn, 'IQCFCSEI Vuzellzl, Ec Milla-r, Leah Smith, Amlrcy Dimlmr, C:1'Llu-fine Sl1ii'I'ne1', Mzwimm Young, Leu Scl'mcffm'. Sul Huw: Clmrlcs Hess, I3l'UlJkL' Milla-r, John l'iuntc1', XYillizlu1 Kullmuch, Hnruld Fry, Edward G m I ur, -IIIIHUS 1.c1Iinn, Dmmlml Scl1:u:lTu1', Iiurl jzumskic, Qxdfllll Baer. CFHE 1929 BEACOI1 25 1 - . x V Qui . -I -. x r -.X Q y 1 - ,, 7 mimi 7 QW-..L2WjQ?irz T :Q ii ' Q .. 1 :W lfllll-iliifgff . jf-ff' 41iLf7YLfffQ77 511 -1.1 ,ff N ' 1 :EQ-Q.-X-flfg . wa- 1 'Lifting-if Mew- 0' -em!-2745215 Q EEE-iii WEEE-I in f e? 'f'W3W-fQW1f jjf1?if Eiziirl-ll ill l-Eefflll- K I 5 I 3 A C . T H lvfjiijg u- time .5 I SI it i HE? NF :MT-:QW f Q B 40:12 3 I E10 ,I-.zghgf ffgffffl ffff-If f':'!!f33 Q7 ' ifff 7ffffffEyff?ffffiffQ f 1.3'f-1Y.?n,Q4E.-': gr. 55?-I-if . .' 1315-f'i'.-fl'l.if'f5l NA' '1 ' 1- Eff :ff X? ff?f' ff- ff M52 5 5' 121fQ13f:? f?. '--' Yiiiifffffl fff 5 Wiifffiiffgfffi fffiffff r ning-V,.5J:gl?:.,'jliIf:1.f -.A.., -' --,V 3322-Q. f fff -E, fQ fi? fl! il ffff ffj,-fr-ff! ifyi-'A 5! lf,?! Eleventh Grade Historu Behold thirty-three jolly Juniors who have happily and successfully closed the third volume of their history of the class of '30. During the year, we regret, we lost three of our members. After two unsuccess- ful attempts in electing our executives, at the third meeting the class ,favored the fol- lowing: President, John Harnerg Vice Pres- ident, Harold Knoll: Secretary, Ruth Bodeyg Treasurer, Mary Haley Council Representa- tives, Helen Yohn and Charles Hess. ln the beginning of the year we eagerly organized the American History Club, under the guidance of Mr. Brown, which at once began to function. We gave programs in as- sembly and aided the suffering Porto Ricans by canvassing the grades of the West Read- ing Schools for money and clothing, with great success. As we were now Juniors, we were very anxious for our class rings, which we or- dered in October, expecting them early in November. However, after a few misunder- standings and Council meetings we waited impatiently until a few days before Christ- mas before our wishes were gratified. We are very proud to note that our class takes a great interest in athletics and is well represented in both boys and girls bas- ketball and track. We are also proud of the fact that the President of the Athletic As- sociation and the Captain of the Boy's bas- ketball team are members of our class. Instead of having a St. Patrick's Social or hiring any outside talent, we decided to dem- onstrate the talent of the class by giving a play, entitled: Aaron Boggs, Freshman, by Walter Ben Hare. It was a great success and we are sure that everybody enjoyed it. Be- tween the acts we were entertained by the High School Orchestra, and with a vocal solo, saxophone solo, and a recitation, given and accompanied by members of the class. Throughout the year we enjoyed many delightful trips, which included a trip to the Reading Eagle, lron Foundry, Bakeries, Pomeroy's, and the Building Show. We also spent an enjoyable evening as guests of the Seniors at a Tea Dance. Now the year has come to a close with many delightful memories which perhaps are neatly written in memo books or diaries. We worked hard and tried to do our best in our lessons. We found great delight in read- ing our letters from our French and English correspondents, which Miss Fritz and Miss Koch so kindly obtained for us. Our goal is just ahead of us and we will all come back with a new zeal next year and try to strive for it. 26 CFHE 1929 BEACOI1 Tenth Grade lst. Rnw: 1'lCl'lN2ll1 Shcidy, litta L1-ddick, H011-11 l'111Luig'1-1'. X't'l'IT2l Iirick, ,l,illi1111 I-111150111113 l1':1 K 11-111, l.1111isc Kvllcr, L':1thu1'i111- R1-igm,-1, Mildred II1-111111 11111111111 1'1iI1lll'l'SllifZ. :xlllill H1-1111 Ealwin Zcch- 111:111. 21111 Raw: Ncl'vi11 Haas,G1-urgeI-1ol1z111cls.Bctty ili11l:l1-y, 5:1111 l':1l111. HL'lL'lT .Xll2'SL1lCll, 111-11-11 1111clt, 1'I111'1'i1-t XYc1'l1'x', 1'lL'lt?I1 G1'il1ll11, Mirizlm Z1-CI11111111, RI11rj111'i1' Iigll-km-l 17111111tl1y Fux, Rlilliv Dc 1l1:1111. li1:11111rtI1 c31'i11,Q',' G1-111'g0 Knoll. , 31'clR1m': Curl Hccl1tclR:11pI1 5110111-11bc1'g'01', XX'ilb111' j11111.'s, A:11'1111 ll111'11l11-1'g'1-11, I-L'Slk'I' 1111111- lllLl'l'1', H:11'1'y Cl1'1111.f11s, C'1ifi'c11'd Fox, Kv11110tl1 .Rubc1'. l-'1'1'1111111t .-XI1l1'1'111z111, :XH.1'l'Ll Ii11h11s, XY:1lL111' 11111115 l 1-1'11'g'1' Fusslcr, N01'111z111 1zL'l,'Sl'l', Iislwnrd Xx'i1lii'lIl1S. CFHE 1929 BEACOH 27 6mFtlliUlltWRgES it-ll Tenth Grade Historu Sept. 4. All came trooping in with smiles. Sept. 9. Marjorie Barker's big moment. Alfred Kuhn came in three days late. Mar- jorie had nervous prostration. Sept. 11. Went to the big Reading Fair. Sept. 15. Had our first class meeting, electing' President, Lewis Keller: Vice Presi- dent. Ira Ira Grethg Secretary, Lillian Hol- sclawg Treasurer, Harry Clemens. Sept. 19. Eddie Zechman knows his Latin for the first time. Miss Fritz is astonished. Sept. 24. Had first Council meeting. Al- fred Kuhn and Helen Stout were the Soph representatives. Sept. 29. Held initiation. Freshies may be able to tell something' about it. Oct. S. Enter our best Latin student, Har- riet Worley from Hamburg High School. Oct. 13. Nellie Dechant forgets her high grade roof paint. QLipstickj. ' Oct. 23. The Sophs, as well as the rest of the school, were amazed at a young shielz entering our mansion. Aaron Hornberger. Oct. 25. Lester Breininger forgets to sleep in History Class. Oct. 29. A few of the girls are sleepy to- day. We all wonder Why. Nov. 9. Some long faces when we re- ceived our first quarterly report cards. Nov. 12. Had off for Armistice Day. Nov. 24. Sophs gave a. Thanksgiving pro- gram in assembly. Nov. 28. We leave for a long' needed va- cation. Dec. 19. Here comes Helen Grimm saying Did you see my J il11l11l6?H We Wonder who the Jimmie is. Dec. 21. Departed joyfully for Christmas vacation. 28 CFHE 1929 BEACOII Tenth Grade Historu lcominueai .Jan. Most of us are back, the rest are disappointed because Santa. forgot some of their things. , Jan. 14. A big nuisance, Eddie Thiele, left school. Jan. 18. Some more long faces and some smiles. Reports. Jan. 21. basketball game. Why-we wonder. Verna Krick again attends a Feb. 6. Big blizzard. Feb. 7. We plan a sleighing party. Get a sleigh but no horses. Feb. 9. Some Went by truck. Others Walked. Feb. 23. Someone told Emma Hinnershitz that she looked like an aristocrat. She snap- ped back, 'Tm no aristocrat. I'm a Luth- eranf' March l. Anna Bear skates nearly every night. Y. O. Y. March 7. Willie Jones gets another bawl- ing out from Mr. Delp for minding other peoples business. March 9. Betty H.rhas another date with Davie B. March 11. Presented a program in assem- bly and introduced our male quartet, com- posed of Buck Jones, Ira Greth, Spibby Horn- berger, Alfred Kuhn. March 15. No school. Visiting day. March 19. Oh such cute faces, all because of a piece of cardboard. March 21. Harry Clemens resigns his treasurership. Class elects Kathryn Riegel and at the same time elected Verna Krick as class Historian. March 24. Kathryn Riegel and Herman Sheidy are not singing in the cloak room this noon. April 13. We are warned by Miss Fritz to have our Latin projects in until May 1. Ev- eryone wishes there weren't a month like May in the year. ' April 21. Butch Fox opens the day by an- nouncing that he has his class dues paid, which is not true. He hasn't paid a cent all year. Those dizzy blondes take all his money. April 26. Field day, but it rains so it is postponed. April 30. Had field day in afternoon. May 3. Had open house. Our room is the show of the house. May 7. Had a class meeting, or rather, a fight, because some people are too scotch to pay class dues. Must stop here. Book goes to press. L' 1 NSAP L ca 4!' 1 CFHE 1929 BEACOH y 4 lil if i S ljvi Doon M y of . ' ' ' l .4 Q L c ' 5 A 'The Junior Hiqh School THE FRESHMAN CLASS I am sure our class was enjoyed by all, From the time we started last year, in Fall. There were fifty-nine that entered the grade And, take this from me, it was some parade! We studied Latin that was so new, And Algebra! The x's and y's surely flew. We were just about started in the school routine When the Sophs did something that was real mean They made us do things that were a scream. There were so many things to be done at first And electing ofiicers was one of the worst. Heinz Proger was president 'till he left school Then Sarah Seidel took the stool. George Brown is a star at basketball, And we expect very much from him next fall, Many trips we took throughout the term, Also the teachers were real firm. Some assembly programs were very exciting And the R.C.A. hour was truly inviting. And now that the end of school is here I want to again say we enjoyed the year. CTHE 1929 BEACOU. 31 HISTORY OF EIGHTH GRADE Last September, when we came back from our summer vacation, we all were glad to see our old friends. We lost a few, but ad- ded many others. This year we went a step higher in our studies, finding them harder than the previous term. In a few 'weeks we organized our class, electing our oflicers. Few of our studies were different from the year before, an interest- ing one being Fiber and Finish. After concluding the study we decided to have a reception. We've had slides in our different branches and also interesting trips to town. We have the reputation of being the most talkative class in the Junior High School. but are determined to correct that error by the time we are freshmen. SEVENTH GRADE HISTORY We were so glad to come to Seventh Grade. We tried to do right night and day. Yellow paper seemed so lovely, The desks a fairy tale, And each one of the teachers We happily did hail After we got settled Then began the fun. Trips to the Assembly and lessons all seemed one. But of course as on we went And the days and weeks were spent Things seemed to get a trille harder. And sometimes wed bring things from the larder, For we were very sleepy And got up so very late We had to take our breakfast, Do without, or get there at another time or date. ln Geography we studied the United States, In History we learned many dates. We had French, Spelling, Reading, and from Mrs. Bright We tried to learn things exactly right. God is our Father, Almighty above. Some day we'll go to his home and his love. Then we'll not live with sorrows and pain But wait for the dear ones welll meet once again. We will have to wait many years or more But always we'lI meet on the other shore. --Jeannette Clark. SIR LAUNFAL Sir Launfal was a knight, they say, Who lived long, long agog He went to find the Holy Grail And did succeed, you know. As Launfal went through the garden gate, A leper sat right there, He threw a coin to this poor soul. In haste and angry state. He searched and searched until at last He found this statement true: Not what we give but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare: Who gives himself with his alms feeds three. Himself. his hungering neighbor and Me. -elvlafry Yeagley. GENERAL LANGUAGE With Fiber and Finish we have parted, And General Languages we have started, All about the different words, And of languages we never heard. The German, Latin, and all, you see, Will some day be of importance to me. What our teacher says is right So we should study with all our might. Our vocabularies will be increased, While slang will be decreased, We also study French and Greek, For which we all do readily seek. THE NEW SWIMMING POOL Mother and father, listen to me, I've got something I want you to see, It is a plan of the new swimming pool, Everyone's talking about it at school. They think it will open the Fourth of July. To view it, I'm sure, will gladden your eye, And Oh! how the children will flock there to see What a beautiful pool it turned out to be. It has to be beautiful, for, don't you see, Right near the creek is the Art Gallery. Health can be gained in this beautiful pool, To help us to master the things taught in school. -Helen Kirslmer. Cl-HE 1929 BEACOII Ninth Grade 2 aww bw 1 Nw'-.w,' ,, lst Huw: livulyn liiSSiHQ'f,'!', Rusic 1iEl7Z1lI1I1U. I-In-lwrivttu XX'ig':ins, IR-tty Ifux, Jk'1lI1k'LKl' Clark, Mary X'iz fi11i'1 Ritv Wu-'xlm Svimls-I Iucilv invmlvr lln-ln-11 Kvrsrlmm-lg H4-tty Iivsms, Al2ll'QLlL'I'ilQl' Mcrlcvl fxlbltx, l, . ., .1 . . , , . . - , I NtI1l'1' XYL'l1l'iL'l1 21141 Rmv: XX'i1mfwtScl1111itt,Gvm'Q'eI-Iulscluxv. Mary X'm-zlflvy, Xlilclrm-nl Sinmmns, X'inl:1 Krzum-r lclilh XX'ci1.zul, lX1?lI'Q'2ll'L'L X'orgL-y, XIz11'g':u'ct XX':1g'm-r. Ruth Sclu-ck, Mznrum XX llsun, XX mirvlnl IQICICIJII lxwh, liclxx':u'1l XX'L-nricll. 3111 Rnwt Alullli Sl1u1lcnlnr1'gv1', Frank Yzmuzzi, IR-tvs' Q'1ll'lHI'lElll', Ihmnmznld Stzlrlc, Russcl Svlmullmpl' vu Smuvs-ly, Brison Mvrritt, Rzlynmml I'Ic'1'tz, llmvxlrcl limly, Ka-nm-th XX'unLxx'm-th, Ch-nruu Hrmvn inum la3lg'l'lXStUSk', Curl Ruincrt. 4th Row: llc-rmzm Nm-IT, Kzlrl Kicflk-r, john Scltzc-V, lwlllll l'Iricl1, liussn-I llvinly. CFHE 1929 BEACOT1 33 Eiqhth Grade lst Ruw: Mabel IAlinnvrshitz, Ruth Ang'c,Mild1'a-cl Lutz. lfvvlyn l'linmfrshitz, Nargaritfr Miller. Mary' Corlmit, Dorothy AlZlI'LIUL'tll'. Clarence Brickvr, Iilsiv Bastian, Carrie Cla-lnc-ns, Dorothy Kline Ruth Muscrip. Q Znd Rmr: Mary Yost, Flu1'L-msc Stuudt, Frances Buckvr, Aliu- Moycrr, Ruth Spa,-xmcc, Hazvl I-Inward, Kathryn Ackcr, Kathryn AllCClllllClN3'1', .lilizalxcth I-lur11IJurg'c-r, lilllc Gray, Margaritv Hitu, Evelyn Marks, Fcfn liyrich, Anna Blvssing, Virginia Fox. 3rd Row: Rudolph XVl1itmuycr, Harry XXvClQl1lOl', Sidm-5' Conrad, Ioscpll Stu-fanucci, Paul Glass, Richard Stoudt, Rnssvll Stapleton, Grover XVC-stwuucl, Xxvllllillll Shuulc, Harrx' Hulnrr, Rulu-rt Good, Claude Eclccnrudc, Merlin Mussur, Edward Kuhn, Earl Shu-tz, Ruburt I-Iacfncr. 4th Row: Cl'IEll'll'S Iiuclcluy, Franccs Krick, Vincent HL-ist, Grant Brunner, Conrad Brown. 34 CFHE 1929 BEACOH Seventh Grade lst Row: liichurcl Mziurcr, l5ui'n:lrcl Snyclm--i', Rulwrt Snyclcr, Rulmurt Hmvurcl. Ruln-rt Klnsun, Ilunuld Brunnvr, Tliunms Atliinsmi, Mzlynzmrcl Ilunlvr, Allwrt Rr-user, Donald Scliucllcupf, llziylimiicl Stoclu-r, Kcfniwtli Lcclcliclc. Znxl Ruw: liclith Puulimf, Annu Pun-crm, Milclrm-cl Fulk. Xlilillflllll' Rliuznls, Knthcrinc Elan-rly, Alum: Ritz, Thzxlin xxYl'lltllN'JyC1'. Klnrjorie Gm-st, Elcnure Rhuncls, Mariv lirnccke, Ruth Angstznclt. Fluruncs: Finger, juni- Drcnning. ' 3rclR1nx'Z Foster GriIlltl1,Ies.sic: Faust, x'llI1lZl'.llLlI'lJllLt, Lula I-I1-lln-r, livvlyn Strulilu, Fern Christ- mzin, Christizi liyricli, lJu1'otl10z'l Sqliluttinun, Lenlu Burclen, Edna Heil, File XYcntzcl, Ruth Glass. Jth Row: Ilmwmtliy llcyslier, Ruth lVcnrin'li, Betty lisclilmch, Durutliy Gruul, Czntlu-i'i1w Bulvivn- schziusn-n, llmlulinu Rcutlu-i', Edith Kziuilinzui, Mary Czirclinzilm-, Dnrutliy Bohn, lilizzihutli XYe1'tz, Mur- gznrut Pnulinu. Sth Row: john Bzirlccr, Robn-rt Blessing, Gurdon Stuuclt, Vinci-nt Floyd, Richard Merritt, Frank- lin llflltlllljlllf I.C'Ol1?ll'Cl Young, john Ellis, Dcnmlcl Swislu-r. Almsciitr-us: Runzxlcl Tyson, Ernest Stout. cma 1929 Bmcon 36 CFHE 1929 BEACCJT1 NElDS Asssmcui NOTES The morning assemblies this year were unusually good with the addition of song slides and with a fine variety of programs provided by both teachers and pupils. The slides, made up of hymns, folk songs, and popular songs that have lived, as Roses of Picardy, On the Road to Mandalay, The World is Waiting for the Sunrise, At Dawn- ing, Somewhere a Voice is Calling, etc., offered a variety of songs and put new zest and vigor into the singing. About every other 'Monday different mem- bers of the Senior Class gave interesting studies on the development of character, such as Imagination, Discipline, Man- ners, Courtesy, Life Purpose, etc. Since the school contemplated buying a radio, it was necessary to have trials on the different kinds of machines. On Friday morning, instead of having the Assembly at 8:30, it was held at 11 o'clock. At this time Professor Walter Damrosch gave his music appreciation concert over the radio through WJZ. I am sure that we now have a better understanding of the different members of the music family and appreciate to a higher degree the various kinds of music as a result of these programs. On March 4, the classes, if they cared to, had the privilege of listen- ing to the inauguration ceremonies over the radio. This is the first time it has ever been done and I am sure that the pupils were all delighted to have this privilege. On the second Monday of each month the Athletic Association held its meeting. These meetings gave us a general view of what was going on in athletics. Every other Thurs-day was orchestra day. On these days special programs were ar- ranged by Mr. Fichthorn, which proved that we have many talented members in our or- chestra. Through the efforts and co-operation of the pupils we were able to have quite a few persons of talent give their selections. We had Miss Dorothy Mauger and Mrs. Heisler back with us again, and we heard our old favorite, The Dear Little Bow-legged Boy. We were most fortunate in obtaining Mrs. Davies, violinist and a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her program was un- usually good and I am sure We all enjoyed it. Mrs. Hinkley gave us some fine vocal selections and since she is a newcomer on our assembly programs, we invite her to come again. March seemed to have been the musical month. The Wyomissing Trio fav- ored us with beautiful selections and Mr. Richter, the pianist, gave us a brief history on the composers of the selections. Kathryn Schiffner, a member of the Junior Class, ac- companied by Miss Evelyn Essick, delighted all of us with a German song. Through the efforts of Mr. Delp, the Jun- ior Science Department, Health Department and others, we had slides on the story of ce- ment, William Penn, and the story of the typewriter, and moving pictures on health, yeast, the Prevention of Diphtheria, and Milk. During this past year we have had many enlightening talks on various subjects. We were able to get Dr. Funk and Rev. Wuchter, Mr. C. S. Ramsey, journalist, gave us a very interesting talk on Modern Europe. He made his appearance in a native Dutch cos- tume, including the wooden shoes. Miss Amos, from the Interstate Dairy Council, gave us a talk on health. Then we had Cap- tain Charles H. McNair and Miss Lillian De- 'Turck give interesting talks, the former about the necessity of training the boys for life in the right way, not necessarily for soldiers, and the latter about the Camp Fire Girls. Professor Altenderfer and Professor K1'3tZ of Albright College, and Mr. L. H. Krissler, of Rider College, Trenton, N. J., were among the college men to come and speak to us. Prof. Altenderfer gave an interesting talk on Chemistry. Mr. Krissler gave us the rea- sons why we should finish high school. The grade programs were interesting. The seventh grade gave a play on the choosing of a vocation, entitled, Which is the Right Way? The eighth grade program had var- ious features such as a reading, a fable, vocal solos, a chorus, and a dance. A play to cele- brate Christmas was given by the twelfth grade and also one by the ninth grade. One of the features of the tenth grade program was a male quartet. They sang various pop- ular songs. The eleventh grade gave a mus- ical DI'O'g'1'ELIT1. The twelfth grade gave a play, A Mother's Influence. lt was very amusing and cleverly worked out. We all enjoyed it. On the whole the assembly programs were well arranged and appreciated. 1 CFHE 1929 BEACOTI 37 lDE ARE SORRU TO LOSE l-lllll During the past number of years we have had in our faculty one who was very much interested in our school, our students, and our activities, and one willing to help in co- operation with any worthy school project. We were all sorry to see Mr. Brown leave us last winter and surely remember twofold what he has done for us. Mr. Brown, be- sides being head of the Social Science De- partment, had the responsibility of being High School Principal upon his shoulders. However, he always had time to help any one who needed aid in his or her studies, whether they were under his department or not. I am sure that all of us will remember Mr. Bi-own's ability to have absolute quietness in study hall, where one would have thought it almost impossible. While he insisted upon having lessons complete, he was always ready for a good time when the occasion was fitting. We can be sure that Mr. Brown will al- ways remember his years at West Reading High School, with the same warm, friendly feeling that we have for him, and we wish him the best of success in his new position of Supervising Principal of the Spring Town- ship Schools. IDEST READIHC3 H. S. COUHCIL As you all know, the West Reading High' School Council of this year has been very active, holding many meetings to carry on the business since its first meeting on Sep- tember 24, 1928. The following officers were elected: President, Howard Fisher: Vice- President, Charles Hessg Secretary, Helen Yohng Treasurer, Mr. Brown. At the de- parture of Mr. Brown from the school, Mr. Manwiller was appointed Treasurer, pro tem. The first business of the Council was to vote on the magazines to be purchased by the school. They are all to be had in the school Library. The Council also decided to sponsor the Curtis Vocational Training Plan in the school, the proceeds to be used in buy- ing a radio. The machine, since bought, is the Majestic Combination for Radio and Vic- trola. The Council also paid membership clues in the Association of Secondary Schools and Col- leges of the Middle States and Maryland, which enables those who wish to proceed to a higher education to enter a college in this section of the country on certificate, without the necessity of entrance examinations. One of the Ccuncil's most beneficial acts was the purchase and collection of a set of' furniture and other stage accessories for the school auditorium. The Council also financed many pupils to make it possible for them to buy either or- chestra or band instruments. Awards for loyalty in the school band and orchestra were considered, but were financed by the Board of Education. With the co-operation of all the classes, I am sure the Council did its best in all the af- fairs in which it participated. THE BROADCASTER During the past year, our school news- paper, The Broadcaster, has again been in circulation. This enjoyable bi-monthly pub- lication contains all the latest school news, assemblies, sports, literary work, class ev- ents, humor and other subjects of interest. The Broadcaster is a Junior-Senior High project and helps to give each section a better understanding of what the other is doing. Each class reporter hands in a statement during the week of the issuing of the paper, of what his or her class is do- ing or intends to do. In short, our miniature yearbook is, I am sure, enjoyed by all and we wish to thank all those whose co-opera- tion has helped to make The Broadcaster successful. May it remain so many years! Choosinq the National Flower The United States has no national flower. All attempts to create one either by legisla- tion or popular vote have hitherto failed to be effective. The golden rod, now the floral emblem of five states, was indecisively chos- en in 1889, but has not, in the opinion of many, found its way into the hearts of the people to the degree a sovereign blossom should. Every nation of importance in the world, with the exception of ours, has a floral em- blem. England chose her rose after the war of the roses in 1405. Scotland's thistle com- memorates a repulse of the Danes during their invasion in 1010. France's Fleur-de-lis waved from the helmet of Louis VII as he journeyed to his first crusade. Flowers have 38 CFHE 1929 BEACOH been woven into the designs and seals of the nations. They have been rallying points for national sentiment and patriotism through all times and among all the civilized races. The American Nature Association has ask- ed that schools, clubs, and individuals co-op- erate to get out the vote and to have a na- tional flower selected. They sincerely be- lieve that it will add another link to the chain of national unity. Mr. Yeich kindly consented to take charge of the vote in our school. The flower that was to be voted upon has to live up to the following qualifications: It must bloom in all parts of the United States. It must be available at all times of the year, It must be popular with all and symbolic of the nation. lt must be suitable for emblems and designs. It must radiate traditions and history thru its past associations with the creators and developers of the land. With this constitution in mind a list of suitable flowers was made. It included: Wild rose, aster, violet, goldenrod, phlox, moun- tain laurel, trailing arbutus, colombine, dog- wood, daisy, brown-eyed-susan, dandelion, jack-in-the-pulpit, hepatica, moccasin, rhodo- dendron, and red clover. A picture of each flower, in color, drawn by James Waldron, was flashed on the screen, and the history and campaign pledges were read, to allow everyone to become acquainted with each flower. A vote was then taken and the violet was first, the wild rose second, and the phlox third. THE nano A About the middle of the term Mr. Ficht- horn suggested that we form a band. Nearly all of the members were already members of the Orchestra. During the year we had two engagements, at the Community Christmas Tree in West Reading, and at Field Day at Kutztown. On April 25 the Band and Orchestra were organized. William Kalbach was elected presidentg Donald Schaeffer, Vice-President: Grace Gabel, Secretary, and Warren Link, Treasurer. When we received the invitation to play at Kutztown, where we are to lead off the grand march, Mr. Fichthorn suggested buy- ing uniforms. It was decided upon and we finally purchased Maroon coats with a steel edging, maroon and steel ties, and white duck pants. The band was verysuccessful for its first year, and we are hoping and striving for a bigger and better band next year. The Trip to the Narrow Fabric lnduslrq The tenth grade girls were indeed priv- iliged to visit a home town industry which is so influential in supplying material to all parts of the United States. First we saw their own printing department, next the bales of raw material, which covered a whole floor. These bales weighed from 200 to 600 poundsf Several floors of this plant house full-fashioned hosiery machines, which were in operation. The large winding room showed how the thread is placed on large and small spools in readiness for weaving into the many nar- row fabric textiles. The machines looked very complicated. The weaving machines in operation are exceedingly noisy. Such nia- terials as elastic, wide and narrow, braids, trimmings, bindings, and facings are made. Bright hues, threads of pretty combinations made the textiles all the more beautiful. Lace making design requires following a card board pattern. The holes on the card coming in contact with the weaving ma- chine, cause the thread to be skipped. Thus the design is created. All machines contain clocks which register the yardage production. One thing which particularly impressed us was the few employed required to manage eight or ten large machines. Of great interest to us in the weaving de- partment was to see the Jacquard Loom in operation. The Jacquard consists of a roll of perforated cardboard cards. The machine lifted the sets of warped threads away as the shuttles went back and forth. We were shown how the threads are placed on the warped frames. One of their extensive trades is weaving labels for different manu- facturer's trade marks. The different methods of shoe lace tippings was observed. Cutting bias tape, calendar- ing lace and testing elastic were also shown. Last of all we were shown the packing and shipping Department. The guide closed by telling us that if we were considering a vocation for later life, we should get as much education as possible. Many people are turned away directly be- cause of an insufficient amount of schooling. -Kathryn Reigel and Verna Kriclf. 1'-THE 1929 BEACOH 39 The Trip to the Readinq Eaqle The Junior Class, with Mr. Yeich, were privileged to visit the Reading Eagle to see the making of that newspaper. When we ar- rived we were taken to the type-making and setting room. The type is made on the lino- type machine. This apparatus has a type- writer arrangement on the front. At the top are the shelves of letter moulds. When a letter is wanted the key is pressed on the typewriter board and the desired letter falls on the rack. Here the letters which are needed to spell a word are placed in their proper order and passed along further into the machine, where the type metal is poured on them to form the strips of type. Type metal, an anatomy of alloy, is the cheapest to use on this job because it can be used over and over again. The type is then set in large plates. Here the space is used to the best advantage so as to use all of it. The men who do this work must take an apprenticeship of three years before they are rated as a typesetter. The plates used in advertising are cut from copper. Pictures of people that are to be printed are made by a different process called the screen method. We then went to the editorial room, where the reporters bring all the material they have gathered during the clay and where news is received over the wire from the As- sociated Press and reporters outside the city. The newspaper is organized here. In the pressroom a cardboard impression is taken of the plates of set type. This card- board is then ironed into a semi-circle and used to make the type roll which goes on the cylinders of the press. These type rolls are cast in type metal. The presses in the Eagle are of the latest model, equipped with safety apparatus. lVe stayed to watch them print the last edition of the Eagle and each one received a copy as it came off the press, as a souvenir. THE EDISOH SCIEHCE CLUB The club was organized in the fall of 1928. At the first meeting, Edward W'enrich was elected Presidentg Betty Fox, Vice-Presidentg Clinton Bagenstose, Secretary, and Sarah Seidel, Treasurer. lt was decided to call the club the Edison Science Club. During the year we held meetings, one of which was a Washington's birthday program. To this meeting the mothers of the members were invited and refreshments were served. It was planned to get pins with the initials E. S. C. on them. We chose pins which were miniature aeroplanes made of gold with the initials in blue. Our club advisor was the Junior High School Science teacher, Mrs. Gresh. To her we owe our inspiration and enthusiasm. FIRST HEAR LATIH b Latin is one of the most important sub- Jects in High School. lt is a language deriv- ed from the Romans. In the fall of the year we Freshmen start- ed out with the lessons, but we finally buckled down and struggled with Latin. Half of us seemed to get it, while the others did not do so well. We took imaginary trips over to Rome and back to the days of B.C. Here we studied the Romans and their hab- tis, dress, costumes and such things as that. Then We studied about declensions. We then translated Latin stories which we enjoyed very much. We also had our trouble with vocabularies. We had a Christmas song to learn, also tests on which we worked hard. To those who like Latin we say this: Latin is worth knowing, and to those who do not like Latin and do not try, we give this poem: Latin is a language, At least it used to be. It killed all the Romans And now it's killing me. All are dead who ever Wrote itg All are dead who ever read itg All will die who try to learn it, Blessed death, they surely earn it. THE lDOODlDORK SHOP The shop is located at the western end of the building on the first floor. As we enter the door we see the shop library, containing all kinds of books with plans for many differ- ent articles. In this small vestibule we also see the instructor's desk. In the next room in the hall we see huge bins where all the unfinished jobs are kept from one day to another. Farther on we see large piles of lumber, neatly arranged on racks. The next place we come to is the finishing department. Here are all types of paints, T I 40 f-THE 1929 BEACOTI lacquers, and varnishes, combined with many different odors. In the back of the main room are all the finished jobs. As we enter the big room it sounds some- what like a huge symphony orchestra. We hear the deep bass voice of the jointer, working away very hard. Then we hear the high toned routing machine which comes in very handy when carving. Mingled with these, we hear the medium voiced band saw, that starts off like a siren. Then We hear the roar of the circular saw. Our two soloists, the lathes, have quite a range, and, because of the different speeds at which they run We hear the boys hammer- ing, sawing, or chiseling, all busy Working, trying to get their jobs Finished. The shops have long hours. They open at 9 and continue until 3:40. -H. Davi cl Be rl-i 11. SOCIAL ISCIEHCES The pupils in the classes in the social sci- encesgHistory, Civics, Citizenship, Democ- racy-are rdunding out a year of construc- tive, helpful work. To make all the instruc: tions real, living, usable, has been the aim. Reading and the study of good text books adapted to the age and ability of the stu- dentg explanation, interpretation and repro- duction of such reading and studyg and the supplementing ol' the same with work by the pupils to aid them in forming the problem- solving habit are 'the means and methods used. Historical plays, debates, explanatory picture slides, biographical sketches, graphic representations of social, civic, and voca- tional interest, together with more of re- quired reading and library work-all have been employed to create added interest in the subjects and to develop self help in the pupil. HOHIE ECOHOHHCS NEIDS ' With springtime comes the urge for the busy homemaker to put her home in perfect order, and scrupulous cleanliness. With the homemaking pupils and teachers it is a dif- ferent task. We wish to show our parents and our friends what we have accomplished. Everyone who worked hard to make the open house exhibit a success will agree that the needles and spoons were worked at tremen- dous speed. We must not overlook our play, Art, Where Art Thou? , our Fries ice cream party, our many field trips to various food and clothing and house furnishing industries and our exhibit at Kutztown field day. Here's to our homemakers of the future. may they ever remember their inspiration that endows them so richly. which they ac- quired within the walls of West Reading High School. HER AITIBITIOU Some sculpture dreams in marble block. And some in fancy'S words of fire, And some their inner-souls unlock With soothing musicfs rainbow lyreg While others make, in piles of stone, Cathedrals, castles, halls of state, Ambition's refuge, grand but lone. My heart desires no fame so great: I'd rather mix an angle cake ' Than model, sing, or pen a book, My dreams within a loaf I bake: I'd rather be my husband's cook. -Selected. 1 I -e r e ttst rt , 'F' '4 5 GH C-THE 1929 BEACOT1 CTHE 1929 BEACOI1 CTHE 1929 BEACOII. 43 LITERARU DEPARTMENT YOUR TYPE WOULD ! If you have brothers or sisters in the fam- ily, you will appreciate this story. The Cashs lived in a fairly good-sized city in the middle west. Although they were not rich, they were a fairly well-to-do family. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Cash, there was Carol, a girl of eighteen, and Don, an active boy of sixteen. The story opens on a summer afternoon when a boy friend came to call on Carol. While he was there, Don came home, and un- known to either Eddie, Carol's boy friend, or to Carol, he heard part of their conver- sation. As soon as Eddie left, Don came mincing into the room, saying, in a high voice, Oh, Deah, Carol, can't I have that rose? Then with a disgusted look he said to Carol, Good gravy, Sis, that sap oughta be kicked. The big sis. Gee, kid, don't you ever get tired of that 'Oh Deahl' If I hadda stand that guy for a whole hour, l'd give him the air. Crazy over a fellow like that. But then- your type would. 'tDon, yelled Carol, rather angrily, stop it. I'll call mother. Oh, Deah! See if I care. Mrs. Cash, hearing all the noise, came into the living room to see what was the matter. It was a daily occurrence to hear those two grown-up babies, as he called them, squab- bling, and of course as mother, she was al- ways the peacemaker. Some times she could hardly keep a straight face, the things they quarreled about were so trifling. Children, she called with a patient voice, What is the trouble now? Don was right there with his Oh, Deah! Mal Don't call me Ma, said the mother, pa- tiently, say mother. Aw, gee. Oh, well, anyway, that boy- crazy-. 'Tm not boy-crazy, butted in Carol. Yes, you are, over that sissy Van-some- thing-or-other. Mrs. Cash thought it was about time she stopped this, so, turning to Don, she said, Come, Don, you're sixteen, not six. In an- other year or two you'll be the same, if not worse. Me, piped up Don, Well, I guess not. Not me. But theneher type would. Don, said mother, becoming a bit im- patient, You'd better go dress for that party tonight. A Naturally, being a girl, Carol must know everything. What.party? I didn't know you were going to a party. VVho's having it? What kind of a party?'l Say, said Don, disgustedly, do I look like a walking encyclopedia? Of course you didn't know anything about it. You were too interested in that Eddie Van-something- or-other. With that Don went up the stairs three at a time, much to the despair of his mother and the disgust of his sister. Carol thought it was about time Don acted more like a gentleman. And while Don was upstairs struggling with collar buttons, shoe strings, and other equally trying objects, his sister was practically ridiculing everything he had ever done. After some begging, Carol found out from her mother just where Don was going, and decided to get even with him for his afternoon's work. I Dad came home from work, dinner was served, but no Don appeared. Mother called him several times, and finally, after much grumbling, he came down the steps with as much noise as seemed possible. He entered the room with a scowl on his face, a collar and tie hung loosely around his neck, a comb and a shoe-string in his hand. Now, what on earth is the matter? from Mrs. Cash. Oh, darn. I can't put my collar on straight, and if I don't have my collar on CFHE 1929 BEACOT1 The Council Fi1'sL Row: Curl Reim-rt, I-IL-1011 Yuhn, Irlclvn Stuudt, Ruth Marks, ThUlH?l5 Atkinson. n-cum! Row: Chzuflcs BI'iL'1CC'1', janv 1YJl'LT11l1il1L1', Hsthc-1' XVL-nrich, Klzlhel Hinncrshitz, Chznrlcs H15 fhird Row: Ilmx'n1'd Fislu-r, Pros., Mr. 1.1-ininger, Miss Koch, Mr. KIZll1XX'iHCl', .-Xlfrvcl Kuhn CFHE 1929 BEACON 45 straight, how can I tie my tie? You can't tie that tie straight anyhow, said Carol, sarcastically. Say, Don, from father, that's my collar, and a new one at that. Of course, thought Don, since dad is tying my tie, he would notice the collar. I should have known better and asked mother to tie it for me. Aloud he said, Aw, dad, lemme have it, just for tonight. Mine are all dirty. Dirty boy, said Carol. Don just scowled at her. After he had completed his dress- ing, Don sat down to eat. The family con- tinued their meal in peace, until Carol asked Don, Whose perfume did you use on that hanky in your pocket, lVIe? asked Don, trying to look innocent, but getting quite red, I don't have any perfume. All right, girlie. teased Carol, I'll buy you some 'Three Flowers' for your birthday. Honest, you'll like it much better than that stuff you have on. 'Tm not girlie, and l don't want your old perfume. You just want to buy it for me so you can use it, said Don, half angrily. Finally, the meal over, Carol went up stairs and Don put his hat and coat on ready to go. Before leaving, he called up the stairs Carol, be careful of Eddie tonight. He might get hurt. Oh Deah! You keep quiet, Eddie's all rightf, Oh, Dad, may I use the car? said Don. Of course not. To ride two blocks. Well I guess not, answered Dad, disgustedly. It's not two blocks, it's three. Mother called from the kitchen, better go, Don, or you'll be late. Well, if you'd let me have the car I wouldn't be. Don ran out of the house, banging the doors as he Went. Thank goodness, he's gone, sighed Dad. I hope he doesn't meet Eddie on the way. He's just in the mood to carry out his threat to kick him, remarked Carol. I hope he gets in at a decent time, said his mother. As Carol and Eddie went to the show, they passed by Metzger's house, where the party was being' held. Of course Carol looked in as they passed and was just in time to see Don hand a plate of ice cream to a girl, and sit- ting down beside her, enter into what ap- peared to be a most interesting conversa- tion. With a chuckle from Carol, they pas- sed on, leaving Don to enjoy himself. Com- ing home from the show, they again saw Don, in the act of escorting the same girl home. Oh, joy, remarked Sis, 'iwon't I get him tomorrow morning! The next day at the breakfast table, Don had a pink rose bud in his coat lapel. When Carol came down she started With, Oh, Don- ny boy, who gave you that rose? No answer. Whom were you sitting beside last night, eating ice cream? Who'd you take home? Why, Don, you're all flushed. Are you 'sure you don't have a fever? I Come on, Don, own up. Who was Ashe, Said Dad. Max Moore, mumbled Don, not lifting' his eyes from his plate. Oh, that tom-boy down the streetf, ques- tioned Sis', trying to appear disinterested. The idea-stuck on such a tom-boy. I wouldn't be seen with her. Why, I wouldn't even look at her twice. But then-your type would! V -Betty Hinkley. THE SCISSORS GRINDER The scissors grinder is primarily the rep- resentative of a passing art. The art itself was not given only to the pursuit of itself, but also to efhciency in the pursuit of cus- tomers. A follower of the trade did not only have to be content with knowing the trade itself but he had also to be a good walker. To describe the scissors grinder is very easy. He is a man of singular appearance with his little push-cart on which are mount- ed all sorts of emery wheels, all sizes of drawers, and perhaps an umbrella or two hanging on the side. As he pushes the cart, through some mysterious mechanical con- 4 CTHE 1929 BEACOI1 1 The Debating Team First Row: Louise- Va,-ttcr, Huwzircl Fisher, Captain: Dorothy XVvntwm'tli, Cnptning XYZll'1'l'l'l vcuncl Row: Etlwl Lutz, IQSUTUI' XVcr111'irh, Ruth Nzirlis, NViiiifrm,-cl Smith. Resolved: Tl1z1t thi- Kcllugg 'frvrily is ill! L-I'l'ectix'v im-:ins of prmmmtiiig XVm'ld 1'CziC0. FRIDAY, FEBi1LTAR'Y 23, 19211 Alfirmative Negative Place XYyc.nnissing H. S. XYvst Rvncling H. S. XVymniSSing NVest Reading' H. S. Sinking' Spring' Il. S. NVQ-st Re-fueling CFHE 1929 BEACOTI 47 trivance of his own concoction, a little bell, which is nowhere to be seen, is made to ring in a most doleful manner, sounding like a church bell, tolling for a lost member of the diocese. The scissors grinder will perhaps wear a suit of overalls, an old hat, and a pair of heavy shoes. He almost invariably has a huge mustache on his upper lip and a large, red nose, which is probably attributed to the weather. As to the tastes of the scissors grinder, there seem to be very few. He almost al- ways chews tobacco, which is particularly noticeable by the large bulges in either cheek. His attitude toward life seems very casual. There seems to be dissention in his mind as to whether the world owes him a living or whether he should gather his own money. The speech of the scissors grinder is not so much of a diplomatice nature although when it comes to arguing about the price of some work done for a housewife, he is very effi- cient. On the whole he does not show much, if any, refinement, or education, except in the basic principles of reading, writing and arithmetic. With all his faults, he is a very amiable person to observe and perhaps en- Joy. -John Hamer. A WORTHLESS PERSON Here comes the worthless man, as we peo- ple of the community call him. What a shaggy looking man he appears to be as he comes stumbling down the street. He is usually dressed in a pair of faded overalls QI suppose he hasn't anything elsej and his mass of red hair is barely covered with an old torn hat which he has probably found. On his big, red face, can be seen a big lump. which, I suppose, he received either from some fall while he was drunk, or from some person for acting smart. How grouchy this worthless person is and how many times has he been put behind bars for theft, gambling, or being cruel to his family. Many times his family needs clothes and the mother needs money for the household, but this man always wastes his money in drink or gambling. As his children sit at home hoping their father doesn't come home drunk or very angry, they are very much disappointed, for he is drunk. He beats them for nothing at all, and provokes the mother and sometimes threatens to kill them all. Such a person is absolutely worthless and is a disgrace to his family, his commun- ity, and his country. -Karthry-it Riegel. A BIRD SONG AT DAWN Getting home rather late from a party one evening last summer, I went to sleep almost as soon as my head touched the pillow. It seemed as if I were only asleep a few min- utes, when I was awakened by a noise out- side the window. I sat up in bed and looked at the clock and-found it was only four- thirty. Then I heard the noise again. This time it came in the form of a beautiful, trilling song. I looked out of my window in order that I might see this little songster, who made the beautiful melody. There, sitting on the fur- thermost limb of the tree, was a little brown bird. It was not a pretty bird but the music that was pouring forth from its little throat was really marvelous. It did not seem at all possible that such a homely bird could sing so beautiful a song. But such was the case. I lay there listening to and watching the little bird until he flew away to take up his song at someone else's window. -Florence Sclzlottfmmz. A ROSE BUSH One day in early Spring a little visitor came to our house. We at once showed her to her flower bed as she was tired from her journey on Uncle Sam's mail wagon. Her room was very beautifully papered in green and brown with a blue ceiling, some times cloudy. g The sun was her only light. Her room was set off from the other flowers and plants by a row of whitewashed oyster shells. Having settled her in her new home, we watched her grow. As the sun and rain beat down upon her, she lost the brown, un- healthy color and started to get green. As rainy April gave way to sunny May she put on a green dress of leaves that fluttered and sighed in the breeze. Soon her buds ap- 48 CFHE 1929 BEACOII peared cove1'ed with a green, shell-like form. How eagerly we watched for them to open. We didn't have to wait long for she soon be- gan to decorate her dress with white blos- soms protected by sharp thorns. In full bloom they were about three inches in di- ameter, snowy white, tinted with a delicate pink, and a yellow center. All through the flowery month of June she put forth the blossoms. How sorry we were when her show was over! The rest of the summer she quietly stood in her dress of leaves. Soon she began to lose them, too. Now she is bleak and bare and brown. We are all waiting anxiously to see her in her summer dress again. -Etta. Ledclick. TALKING MOVIES Very few of us realize that we are at the beginning of the revolution of motion pic- tures. Although Vitaphone and Movie-Tone have passed the experimental stage, there can still be some improvement made. How many of you remember the first Vitaphone feature picture in Reading? It had syncron- ization, but only one sound effect, that is, the knocking on a door. All Vitaphone pic- tures up until The Jazz. Singer, had syn- chronization and some sound effects, but the Jazz Singer started a new era, as it was the first talking feature picture, From that time up until Lights of New York pictures had sound eiects, talking and synchroniza- tion. In Tenderloin, a third degree mur- der trial was spoken. This won many ad- mirers of the Vitaphone and also turned many against it. The first talking pictures were a novelty, but Tenderloin had quite a bit of talking in it and the people thought that the voices of the players did not sound natural, either they sounded muffled or were amplified too highly. With the producing of Lights of New York came another rev- olution, the all-talking feature presentation. There are many such pictures being pro- duced now by all the motion picture com- panies. Talkies put two companies at the top of the ladder, that were always at the bottom. They are William Fox and Warner Brothers. These two camponies were ready to sell out when they took the step that made them the big two in the moving industry. Warner Brothers run the V itaphone and Wil- liam Fox, the Movietone. There is still an- other patent in this line in America, the Photophone. that is controlled by the R.C.A. Corporation. In England there is still an- other patent called the Phototone. Many people do not know much about or understand the Vitaphone, Movietone and Photophone. They wonder just where the sounds come from. The sounds of the pic- ture are reproduced on the projection ma- chine in the booth and connected with speak- ers on the sides and above the screen. It is just like a radio in one room and the speaker in another. In the Astor Theatre in Reading the speakers are directly behind the screen in ajlarge case that can be easily pushed aside for stage presentations. In this case there are four speakers, two that reproduce the high notes and sounds and two that pro- duce the low, so that any note will be repro- duced well, whether it is very high or very low. Another point, misunderstood, is the dif- ference between the two machines. The Vitaphone consists of a machine of two parts. The H1111 is put on top of one part. Then a large twenty-inch victrola record is put on the other part of the machine. A large arm with a victrola needle is put on it and the two, the film and the record are started in perfect synchronization with each other. If it is movietone, it is very simple. The sounds are electrically recorded on the film and as the film passes through the machine the sounds are recorded on the sides of the film in a small white line. The varying of the line causes the sound. By one glance you can tell if it is Movietone or Vitaphone. If the pictures are regular size it is Vitaphone, but if the Hlm is nearly square it is Movie- tone or Photophone, because the sound line is recorded on the standard sized film beside the picture. Now we will look at talking movies from a few different standpoints. First, the actors' standpoint. Many stars before entering the CI'l-lE 1.929 BEACOU. 49 movies have had some stage practice and therefore are anxious to play in a produc- tion in which they will have a chance to talk. The more stage work they have done the mf' re anxious they are. John and Lionel Barrymore, who have had a great deal of stage practice and have good voices for talk- ing' movies, are glad of the invention, but foreign stars like Emil Jannings and Greta Garbo from Europe and Dolores Del Rio and Ramon Navarro from Mexico who do not speak English well, do not like these inven- tions because it will turn many fans away from them because of their broken accents. We must also look at the musicians' stand- point. Synchronization in films is putting them out of work. When they are put out of work, the theatre owners live less to pay out and it so much more for them. One can- not really saywhether they are a boon to the theatre or not. One leading moving picture authority says that he thinks that as soon as the novelty of the thing wears off the peo- ple will once more want the silent drama. I do not know whether this will be the case or not. The best way to find out is to wait and see for ourselves. -J. Brooke Miller. OUR BUM Our dog, Bum, is a white, bow-legged, pig- eon-toed dog. He has long ears and a very big head. When we are asked what kind of a. dog he is We say, Heinz 57 varieties, or The League of Nations. He is two dogs long and half a dog high. His favorite pastimes are to play with the children, and to chase cats. Some of Bums bad habits are to bark at strangers and to run after machines. . Regardless of looks and faults, We all love him very much. -Lilliaiz H olscla w. AT DAWNING Dawn brings the awakening of a new day. With this new day comes new sounds, new thoughts, and lighter hearts. We may be sad and troubled the night before, but when the dawn comes that trouble and sadness is lifted from us and we can be really hapy. Have you ever been in your garden early in spring when the sun is just creeping up behind the hills in the distance? If you have not, you have missed one of the most beauti- ful moments in your life. While walking along the narrow, stoned path when not a sound can be heard but your own footsteps, one can really appreciate ones beautiful garden. Then, all of a sudden, when the sun is still behind the horizon, one hears the soft twitter of a bird up in one of the blossomed covered trees. With this twit- ter one knows that this is the moment which nature has made most beautiful. At a short distance from where came the first sound of life one hears the thrilling of another bird. This bird is answered as it seems by still an- other. The next moment one hears nothing but the chirping, trilling, and twittering of birds. Thus they greet one another at the break of day. -Audrey Dimler. THE ORGAN GRINDER AND HIS OLITFIT Far down the street you hear the plain- tive notes of a small portable, hand-power organ. As the sound draws nearer, you see the source. It comes from a dirty brown cabinet, rolling precariously on two wheels and resting on a shaky wooden post when still. On closer observance you see behind the wagon a mass of whiskers held in the air by CFHE 1929 BEACOH CFHE 1.929 BEACON 51 a short, large diametered form somewhat re- sembling a human being. You soon see that it is really a human, dressed in an old worn- out coat, mostly patches, with pants to match. Occasionally this short, strange man tries to whistle the tunes which he is play- ing and makes them sound Ilatter than ever. Last of all you see a small monkey, -danc- ing and waving his hat, collecting money from fascinated children and sympathetic elders. -Alfred Kuflwz. OUR LIVING ROOM IN THE EVENING A more peaceful scene cannot be imagined than our living room on an evening when all our family are at home. Although the room is not very large it has ample space for the five in our family. Probably Father is lounging in the large and comfortable armchair with a newspaper before him and a pipe in his mouth, some- times reading, sometimes listening to the radio, which is broadcasting its various pro- grams, and more often dozing and dreaming of the day's work. Mother, still busy when daylight has fled, is darning the stockings and sighing deeply- over the huge holes in the heels and toes of many of them. My aunt is most likely interested in the latest edition of the American Magazine, but sometimes interrupting her reading by con- versation with my mother. My sister at the desk in the corner is poring over some book of learning, maybe struggling with a geom- etry proposition which seems too difficult for any brain to grasp, and I, unusually silent, am curled up on the sofa, forgetting every- thing but the living characters of some en- chanting novel. The softly shaded lights glow alike on tired and happy faces which are so intent in their several occupations. A vague odor of tobacco smoke, mixed with the delicate fra- grance of many flowers, seems to hang in the air, making the room seem cozier than ever. The peace of this room seems like the lull before a storm, which breaks when a speech of Hoover or of Smith on the radio raises a political argument which is free for all. This probably continues until the beautiful and melodious strains of slumber music arrive on the air and the stockings are all neatly darned, the newspaper and magazines all thoroughy perused, the textbooks put away with an evidence of relief, and the novel closed with a slam which brings the reader with a sigh from the land of dreams to that4 of reality. V V Slowly the family struggle off to bed, the nightly duties over, the last stragglelfg sil- ences the radio, turns out the lights,tand leaves the once cheerful room in the com- pany of its own darkness. A , -Helen V. Yolm. AN LIMBRELLA I once had an umbrella which I liked very much until it met the sad fate of having its inside change places with its outside in a storm. lt was a rather odd object, being short and stubby, with a thick handle. Across its sixteen ribs was a navy blue silk cover. There was a border of about two inches around the top which contained almost every color of the rainbow, and at the bottom there was a tiny ruffle of this same colorful ma- terial. The amber point was so broad that the umbrella could stand alone on it for a few seconds. But the part of itwhich I liked best was the handle. It, too, was short and contained most of the colors in the bor- der. There was a sort of a futuristic design engraved on it which made it very smart looking. It was supposed to be hand-painted and judging from the price, it must have been a very difiicult object to paint. Never- theless it was a very pretty thing, but beauty is not always strength and it could not survive a heavy storm. I -Gene Levenvgood. CFHE 1929 BEACOI1 The Orchestra l i1'sLlimx': Clinlun B2lQ'l'l1SlUSi'.CQUUYQL'HlbHIlUllS. Richard KI1lllI'CI', KL-nm-th Lvttivh, HL-len l,Utt.L'iQ4Cl', Bn-tty Hinklc-y, Graco Guin-1, XX'2ll'l'l'I1 Link, Dmmld Brunnc-r, juhn Bzlrkm-r. Sc-vnlul Rmv: NlI'.FiChthUl'I1,I.CilL1L'1'2lI'lLl Instructor, Richznrcl King, john Bvnm-thum, Fnstm Lriflitlw, lhmnzlld Stark, Vinum-nt lfluyd, Russcl Svhuc1km1:I', Rohn-rt Hrm':n'cl, Rube-rt Mason, Rnssvl lplm-14111, ClJz'u'lvs Zuttlmnnoyn-1', 'ZXII1 l.cinin,g1-1'. . 'l'h,ir4l Row: XVi1liznn Kznlbswlm, I-ustvr BI'L'illiI1Ql'I', Clxurlvs HL-ss, Kcnnvth Rm-lwr, Brisun All'l'l'il1., Imwis Ke-llur, Duviml Bcrlin, G1-wn'gu Knoll, Glenn Swnvvly, Donald Sclmzn-tTcl'. 1 m4rtI1 Rmv: l5v1'l1:11'd Crm-n, jzmu-S XX'JlIdT'Il11, Shirlvs Clunk, Alfrul Kuhn, Franklin Hultzlnnn. G g 3 Cl'l'lE 1929 BEACOII 53 A PENCIL The cleverest pencil I have ever seen was one in the form of an umbrella. The handle was a cylindrical piece of celluloid with a round, flat piece of the same material glued to it to make it beautiful. Through this top a hole was drilled and a strip of bright cord was drawn through to serve as the strap of the umbrella. The body of the pencil slanted from the point to about an inch from the cord, giving the effect of the material which covers the body of an umbrella. At the top it was irregular to make it more like the object it imitated. The lead came out of the tip of the umbrella when you screwed the handle. Altogether it was a very simple but a V6l'y clever idea and made a very at- tractive pencil. - eTeresa, V ozella. SHORT HISTORY OF A RAIN-DROP My! Oh myl There I slid from that cloud when I surely didn't want to. Thus lament- ed the little raindrop as she slid over the edge of the cloud to begin the long journey to the earth. Down, down, down she fell, passing other raindrops all going to the same place. Will this journey never end? she cried. At last she came to the earth but the rain- drop's journey wasn't ended, as she thought. For no sooner had she hit the earth than she started sliding downward. Oh, dear me! Where am I going now? I surely thought that when I'd get to the earth I could rest after my long journey. But, no, I cannot. I must keep on traveling. So the raindrop complained but complaining didn't help her. The next thing she knew she was gliding along with a great river, through the val- leys, under big trees, through great forests. She never stopped until one day she heard a great booming noise. She asked other raindrops who had fallen in the river what it was about but they were all as ignorant as she. Finally she was informed that she had come to the great ocean. At last, exclaimed Miss Raindrop, I can rest peacefully, but again she was wrong, because one day she felt herself rising, ris- ing, toward her master, the Sun. To her surprise she found herself again in a big cloud, only to go over the same old journey again. -Marion Wilson. ALITOBIOGRAPI-IY OF AN ELECTRIC IRON I was born on April 1, 1928, in a little town called Hanover. I am made of iron and have a long tail on my back. I am often car- ried by a maid. She is very cruel to me. She puts my tail in something in the wall. This tickles me very much and makes me laugh and laugh until I get hot in the face. One frosty morning I was taken out of my box by the mistress of the house. She used me very cruelly. She put me on the edge of the table after she was finished. She was walking by the table when all of a sudden I was knocked down on her foot. I could not help it. She cried and cried. When the maid came in, she threw me out of the house. I don't know what ever happened to me after that. -Betty Fox. MY NOTEBOOK Well, old notebook, I must take you from my desk again. Every time I look at your cover it looks worse than the last time. I can remember when I first got you, how nice and black your cover was. But 'now one would think you were a different note-book. The black on your cover is worn off, I sup- pose, both from sliding you int and out of the desks and from so many people handling you. I think I'll start to page through you. My, you certainly are one book full of messes. I can hardly read the Writing that I myself have written! What is this? It is an ink blot but it certainly does look like some kind of design. I often wonder how many people have handled you. There is the teacher who marks you for your appearance. I am sure you never received a very high mark. Then there are many of my classmates, who often copy what I have written in you. I am sure they have a hard time trying to figure out what many of the words are. After all, I think you could be worse than you are now. -Marjorie Barker. I CAPTAIN JACK Jack had entered college at eighteen years of age. He had been a very bright and studious boy when he attended the high school. Jack had a strong inclination for 54 CFHE 1Q2ia BEACON The Band First Row: Clizlrlus Zcttlvinuycr, Aclznn Baer, Dunnlcl Brunnvr, ,Hrysmi Ma-rritt, Clinllln lizlgun stone, Melvin Haus, Lewis Keller. Secfmcl Row: Mz',Ficl1tlm1'n. Louder and lnstriivlmg licvmlwrt lflwnvaril. Rnlwrt Mzlsun, lflvlm,-n Pull cigar, Betty I-Iinlcluv, Kenuotll RL-bor, lmstvi' Breiningw-r, Gcorgu Knoll, lhmzilml Suliiln-lll-r, Fmnlclin ll5llLZ1l1ilI1,'JOlll1 Bzlikor, Glenn Swzwely. Third Row: David Berlin, Foster Grillitli, Charles Hi-ss, Bvrnarcl Grn-un, Xviilllillll Kzilbacli, Janne xXffLlll1'Oll, Alfred Kuhn, Russel Stapleton, Mr. Leiningcr. ff CFHE 1929 BEACON. 55 sportsg everytime there was something in school Jack was always in it. He had been in college for about four months. The time of the year had approached for football. Everybody in the school was asked to come out for practice. Nobody had paid much attention to Jack in the past except a boy about the same age as Jack. Nobody had asked Jack to come out for practice nor had they asked the other boy, Bill. Jack and Bill thought that even if they weren't asked to go out for football they could watch the other boys. They were standing there awhile when the Coach walked up to them. He told the boys that the team needed a lot of practice because there was a big game with Fairdale next month. Before he was through talking he had asked Jack and Bill to come down for practice the next day. The boys were very pleased because they had wanted to play football. The next day Jack and Bill were some of the first boys down. Jack was put at Right Tackle on the second team for a tryout, where he did the best he knew how. After practice the Coach walked up to Jack to tell him that he had done fine work and that he should come to practice every day. Practice had been going on for weeks and the boys showed improvement every day. Soon the day had arrived for the big game with Fairdale. The stadium was Hlled with people from all parts of the country. Soon the two teams came out on the field. Up went a cry for Fairdale. Up went a louder cry for Dartmouth. Soon the gun sounded for the game to begin. The two teams placed their men in their positions ready for the light. Jack was not placed on his team, but on the bench. The game began and prog- ressed rapidly. No team had scored as yet. All of a sudden the shouting for Dartmouth ceased. A player was hurt. It was Dart- mouth's Captain, Railey. Railey could not enter the game anymore. He had sprained his ankle badly. The coach was very much disturbed. He didn't know whom to put in. Just then he thought of Jack. His hopes rose. The gun went for the second half. The teams came out on the field. Railey was not with them, but in his place was Jack, looking pleased and full of pep. The game started. Jack was placed at Right Tackle, taking Railey's place, not only in position, but also as Captain. The game moved swiftly. A fumble on Fairdales side gave Jack an op- portunity to get the ball. He picked it up and ran like a llash for Fairdale's goal. Just as he reached the line and placed the ball on the other side, Bang! went the gun. The game was over, with a score 6-0, in favor of Dartmouth. -Virgin-ia Ritz. AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A PIECE OF DRESS CLOTH I was made from cotton which grew in the South. All around me were many other cot- ton bolls. One of them said that she would do the most good in the world. I don't know what I will do, I said. Well, I don't think that you will do as much good as If' she returned. But she didn't do any good because a weevil got in and ruined her. Soon it was time for the negroes to pick us. We were taken from the stalk and put into bags. My sister was frightened. Where are we going? she cried. '- I thought it was just. exciting. Next we were put into- a machine called a gin and all the seeds were taken out. After that we were packed into bales and shipped to a cot- ton factory. Here We were made into thread and then into cloth. I was colored red. After that everyone called me red cal- ico. Next I was wrapped on a board and packed in a box with many of my friends. Our next stop was in a large store. We were put on shelves with many other kinds of cloth. At night we had many conversa- tions. One night I said, It seems queer around here tonight. Please be quiet. You're trying to fright- en me, said red and white gingham. I am doing nothing of the kind, I re- plied, I am just telling you the truth. The silks and satins turned up their noses at our' quarrel, but I could see that they were 'frightened too. Soon it grew very warm and we were all frightened. Next something shot up from the floor. It was fire. How it roared. Then it reached the Silks and satins. Soon it will reach me and my life will be over. A -J ecmette Clark. 56 CFHE 1929 BEACOH I THE CONGREGATION LAST SUNDAY The church was in silence when we en- tered except for the soft chords which could be heard very distinctly anywhere in the church. After securing seats in one of the last pews, we settled down in a comfortable position. When looking over the congrega- tion, you could see each face looking toward the altar with intense interest. All was silence when the new minister rose to speak. Each person was listening attentively to catch the first words of greeting. The chil- dren kept silent because of the awe they had of the atmosphere and people. When the minister gave a picture of Christ on Palm Sunday Centuries Ago, you seemed to see this picture written on some faces. I think these people were the ones who took the most from his sermon. When either a beau- tiful thought or another phrase of impor- tance escaped from his mouth, it was imme- diately commented upon by men or women who acquired it as new knowledge or by per- sons who criticised it. During the first half hour or so everybody was silent. Then some small children who were with their parents became restless because they could not un- derstand what he was saying. Their moth- ers were trying to quiet them by promises. others by chewing gum and candy. Still later even older people started whispering which was audibly heard by their neighbors who became annoyed at this disturbance. Men and women were changing their posi- tions or stretching out their legs. One man in one of the pews in the rear of the church, thinking he was unseen in his position, thought it proper to close his eyes for a nap. People who noticed this turned and smiled, some Wishing they could do the same, others thinking they would like to tell him what they thought. Another man still further front twisted from side to side. Then, find- ing a comfortable position, he scratched his head, which was bald, and proceeded to seem to-enjoy the rest cf the sermon. Finally the minister came to a close and everyone breathed a sigh of relief as he sat down. Now all eyes were turned to the choir as they rose to sing their anthem. All eyes were riveted on the soloist. Why not, when she was the person of greatest interest at that time? Still another sigh of relief broke from the congregation when the benediction was pro- nounced and they were rising to leave, hop- ing it wouldn't be so long the next time they came to church. vWatching the congregation leaving the door and shaking hands with the minister, you might think by their smiles and pleased looks that they would like to come very soon again. Do you really think they would? -Betty D'l'6lI'I'l'i'7'lQ. MY DIARY You, my diary, are my best friend. Al- though you are only eight inches long and six inches wide, you contain things which are priceless to me. If color means anything, yours was certainly correctly chosen. Red for courage, and courage you must have to have lived through all the harsh treatment I have given you. Pushed you into drawers when someone came upon me suddenly, tread on you when you were hidden under the rug, edged you in between the mattress and the spring, and oh! so many things which no one but you could endure. Your cover is very soft, a trait about you that I love, because I can twist it when troubled or angry, and then smooth it out again. which shows me that anger does harm but, according to my diary after a tit of it, it does not do any good. Your pages too, are smooth. 'l'hat's why I love to tell my happiness or sorrow, as it may be, to you. You know all, little diary. Don't ever tell anyone, please. -Sara. Palm. CI'l'lE 1929 BEACON 57 if Z -,. Z. Z T f Gisli pt ff' 4 f L. .. L ' '13 5517 ,I::175- ' fftifii 46 'AL 1' 17411 fu, I llflffqll 'WM' I':lIMfA4w 'apglzdielfil' OFFICERS OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ir' I'I'ositlI-lit-l-l:II'oIcl Knoll. '3il. gr 5 'I:'.'l' Yl1'L'-l'I'L'SlllQl'It-ljhZ'll'lCS Hess. '30. ,I S4'l'l'l'l.RiI'YfRlItll Marks, '29. lx Q 'l'l'UZlSlIl'l?I'fAll', Mzlnwiller. X- I M:III:Ig1-I' of '1'I'lIl'li7-.lflHCllll Hale, '30. fi Alllllilf-2'Ol' III' Boys' liackethall-Jolin Symons, 'ill ,f,fQ, X BIXIITFIQIOI' of Girls' lixnslu-tlJall4EtlIyl Lotz. '29. I 1 .ff ,- s f wgl ClI0oI'lc:IIleI's-l-I. David Ilorlin, 'RIN 'Lewis Keller, 'Biz -Y X H:Ir:IlI Seidel. '3!2. ' fxvt. W . - ,166 All l if 2524 .. . A . . . 'rw A Fry, who crushed the opposition many times ' with the aid of his team mates. Harold also ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The meetings of the Association, held in the Assembly every second Monday of the month, allow the pupils of tlie4Hjgh School. as members, a wider knowledgegof the busi- ness that is going on pertainingato basket- ball and track. rf This year has been one of the best in basketball and we already knowwias a result of the preliminary tests, that it will be a good year for track, too. One of the outstanding things' done this year by the Executive Committee was the buying of a motion picture camera. In the years to come we can look back, by the use of the Inotion pictures, on those feats that were done yesterday. BOYS' BASKET BALI. The students of the West Reading High School were proud of the demonstration of the Boys' Basketball Team under the tute- lage of Mr. John H. Shaner, during the past season. For several weeks during the cam- paign in the Central Berks County League. our boys were co-leaders of this division, and at the completion of the season were regis- tered for second place after a playoff with Mt. Penn High School necessitated because the regular season ended in a tie between the two teams. Among the many reasons for the team's success was the fact that the boys cooperated with their Coach. Much credit should be given to our Captain and Center, Harold came out as high scorer for the season. We also had with us this year George Brown, a peppy little Cowboy from the Freshman Class. He surely showed us what he could do when it came to shooting fouls. We are looking forward to Brown's second successful year on the team. Walter Jones was another player that starred for West Reading, With Walt's ability to play, went his temper- and could he play? Ask the Coach and the fans. Everybody knows about our famous James McMinn, the girls' blonde hero of the team. You could always hear the rooters cheering for Scotty. Another player who did our famous team justice was Earl Janas- kie. Although Earl was only a sub last year he surely showed us what he could do this year, and we are looking forward to his play- ing next year. We'd all like to know where Hess got his wonderful ability at playing basketball. Maybe if you'd ask two certain young ladies they could give you some in- formation. Next year the team will be sure to miss our famous Johnny Symons, the smallest player of the team. Probably you will read about him in the newspapers as being a hero in the athletic world. As you have heard before, all good things come in small packages. When there was anything wrong with some of our players we could al- ways depend upon Wilbur Jones or Harold Knoll, who always did his best when on the floor. We know that Harry Clemens, Edward Ganster, Joseph Hale, and Kenneth Reber, the subs on the team, were always ready to do their bit for good old West Reading High School when they were called upon. -3 CFHE 1929 BEACOII Boys, Basket Ball Team I ll'5l Rmv: XX'zxltr'1' jfmvs, Q3L'U1'L1'4' Brmvu. llurulcl Fry, C'z1pt:ni113 liznrl -IIlI1ilSliik', hluxm-s MclXli1111. wmcl Huw: XX'iIl1ur qlmn.-s, blusvplm l'l2l14.', c:L'UI fk' 1'ql'.iSlCI'. lfalwzlml llzulslvr, Clmrlvs lln-ss. Ilanrrx' Cl nuns. john Synmns. llrircl Huw: K4-nm-th R1-In-r. Cmmuh Sh1lI1L'l', Humhl Knoll. L N CFHE 1929 BEACOT1 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Claim-s Field l-'rec Foul F Nunn' l'wsilir111 I'lnyi-d Goals '1'lu-mrs Goals Point W Fry, Center. Captain .,.... 11 34 68 27 92 Brown, Forward ..,.,,..,, ..,. 1 1 27 62 42 96 Hess. Forward ,.,.,,........ 12 22 21 7 51 Clemens, Forward .,,,.,,,,,,,.......,........ 7 11 6 4 26 Janaskie, Forward ................,...,....... .. 13 -L7 68 20 114 Jones, Walter, Guard and Forward .... 14 32 49 27 91 Jones, Wilbur, Guard .....................,.,.. 6 2 6 2 6 McMinn, Guard, Center ,..,... 14 20 29 11 51 Knoll, Guard Y..................,..... 9 5 7 2 12 Hale, Guard ,,,,...,.............. 3 0 1 0 0 Reber, Guard ,.......,,,,..,..,......... 3 1 0 0 2 Fessler, Guard ............,.............., 2 0 0 0 0 Ganster, Guard and Center ,..,..... .,.. 5 0 1 1 1 Symons, Guard ....................,.,... 14 4 21 10 18 Team ...1, 14 205 339 150 560 THE SEASON November 9-W. R, H. S.. 31: Sinking Spring H. S. 35 November 15-W, R. H. S., 41: Wernersville H. S. 18 November 22-W. R. H. S., 19: Muhlenberg H. S. 29 November 30-W. R. H. S., 36: Wernersyille H. S. 30 - December 7--W. R. H. S., 32: Oley H. S. 34 December 14-W. R. H. S., 32: Mt. Penn H. S. 20 December 21-W. R. H. S., 36: W. R. H. S. Alumni 46 January 4-W. R. H. S.. 371 Mohnton H. S. 21 January 19-W. R. H. S., 185 Sinking Springs H. S. 35 January 11-W. R. H. S., 285 Birdsboro H. S. 26 January 16eW. R. H. S., 723 North Coventry H. S. 28 January 18eW. R. H. S., 385 Shillington H. S. 32 January 25-W. R. H. S., 583 Mohnton H. S. 26 January 29-W. R. H. S., 62: North Coventry H. S. 37 February 1-W. R. H. S.. 41: Mt. Penn H. S. 38 February 8eW. R. H. S., 275 Birdsboro H. S. 37 February 15-W. R. H. S.. 475 Oley H. S. 36 'lltal points. W. R. H. S., 688: Opponents 553 Games played, 18, won. 12, lost 63 percentage, .666 60 CFHE 1929 BEACOH 1 w Girls' Basket Ball Teham . E, . F? .'E,' Front Row: Edna Shunk, Grzncer Gubcl, Ethyl Lutz, Cf!,17liliT1Q I lo1'L'm'u Sclmlmttlmm, RIIll'Lflll'I'itC '1'kul. Sr-Could Row: Betty Drenning, Helen Yohu, Mary Hale, Iszlbagl XX'111mc1', Mildred Hzwderlu, Tcfcszl azullzx, IicliLl1 Millur. Top: Cuaclm Sl1:mc1'. CFHE 1929 BEACOI1 61 The undefeated Sextet After hard training and exceedingly good coaching the Girl's Basketball Team has lin- ished the season to become the first unde- feated teanl of the West Reading High School. This crackerjack team is not only the Berks County Champions, but can also lay claims to the title of the Eastern State Championship for Girls. This is accounted for by the fact that our girls have won eighteen victories out of as many starts. which exceeds the number of victories scored by any other girls' team in Eastern Pennsyl- vania. It is a dililicult task to decide just who are the stars of the team. All the girls did their best and each individual cooperated splendid- ly in running up the scores. In Eps Lotz we we have a star player who has just complet-A ed three years of excellent playing. Eps' eagle eye made' many an opponent's score look sick. This same may be applied to Shunk, whose speed and tricky dodging caused her opponents considerable trouble. The Lotz-Shunk combination continually gave demonstrations of the three S's, Speed, Skill and Sportmansship. This was one of the best dual combinations, both in speed and cooperation, ever witnessed by West Read- ing. Schlottman and Gabel also displayed their ability in basketball and it is on these two that we pin our hopes for star forwards for next year. Izzy Wanner, one of the mainstaps of the team, has also played her last game for West Reading. Izzy was our star center and the tallest member of the team. In Merkel, our Sidecenter, we find the pep of the team. She duplicates Dallas Yoch, a former star, when it comes to put- ting ye olde fighte into the game. Vozella's long arms proved to be a terrible menace to the opponents' tries for goals and Drenningfs llighty action put confusion into the opposing forwards. Although her opposing forward often caused Yohn considerable aggrevation, she displayed her anger by holding them down, which is the best way in basketball. Haederle, the good-natured blonde, gave the team the good-looking appearance and we surely are sorry to lose her. Hale, Miller and Marks could always be depended upon to give the team their best support. This team formed a stonewall hard for opponents to penetrate. Although we' have the misfortune to lose five of our good play- ers, namely: Lotz, Shunk, Wanner, Haederle and Marks, we have a promising team for the oncoming season. 1 SEASON 'S RECORD - Gaines Fit-ld Free Foul Nznnc I'usi1.iun I'I:1yvd Goals 'l'lirmx's Goals Voints Lotz, Captain, Forward .,... .... 6 8 30 105 240 Shunk, Forward .......... .... 8 1 31 103 237 Gabel, Forward ............ .... S 2 8 18 Schlottman, Forward ...... .... 6 3 T 17 Merkel, Side Center ..................... .... Hale, Center and Side Center ............ Miller, Center and Side Center .......... Marks, Side Center .................,....... . Wanner, Center ...... .... Vozella, Guard ........ Drenning, Guard ........ .... Yohn, Guard ............ .... Haederle, Guard .,,, Totals .... 163 66 216 512 CFHE 1929 BEACOH CYHE 1929 BEACOI1 63 Girls' Basket Ball Team Seasonis Scoring Record g November -W. R. H. S.. November -W. R. H. S., November -W. R. H. S., 35 November 30-W. R. H. S., December 7-W. R. H. S., December 14-W. R. H. S., December Z1-W. R. H. S., December -W. R H. S., January 4-W. R H. S., January 11-W. R. H. S.. January -W. R. H. S., January -W. R H. S., January -W. R H. S., February -W. R. H. S., February -W. R H. S., February -W. R H. S., Games played, 16 won, 16, Sinking Spring H. S. 7 Wernersville H. S. 11 Muhlenburg H. S. 17 Wernersville H. S. 8 Oley H. S. 10 Mt. Penn H. S. 12 Shillingtou H. S. 9 W. R. H. S. Alumni 13 Sinking Spring H. S. 6 Birdsboro H. S. 1 North Coventry H. S. 8 Shillington H. S. 14 North Coventry H. S. 22 Mt. Penn H. S. 11 Birdsboro H. S. 12 Oley H. S. 13 lost, 03 percentage. 1.000. ATl'lLETlC ASSOCIATION Treasurer's Report The Treasurer of the West Reading High The Income amounted to iB669.08. School Athletic Association gave the follow- ing report at the regular May meeting. The Expenses were as follows: John G. Nuebling, 95142.10: Referees, 5591.505 Guaran- tees, QB6-L00: Transportation, 3589.803 Miscel- laneous. 553509: Total, 33422.49 The Balance is 35246.59 From this amount the awards for Basketball and equipment for Track will be taken. Balance in the Sinking Fund, 55310.36 making a grand total of assets of 58556.95 Our Field Dau The West Reading Schools' track and field meet was scheduled for April 21. All grade events were run oft' in the morning as planned, with much rejoicing or sorrow, as the case happened to be. The groans which resulted from the news that the track was not in condition for the Junior and Senior High School meets, and that the meets would be postponed until later, could be he-ard for miles. However, it was held on Tuesday, the 31st, and the hnal scores were: Junior High Meet. Grade 9, 48 2 '3 points Grade S, 201' 3 points. Grade T, 5 points. By jumping 5 ft. 4 in. Heinly broke the old Junior High record in the High Jump of 4 ft. 8 in., and George Brown broke the broad jump record of 16 ft. 9 in. by jump- ing 16 ft. 11 in. . The Juniors won the Senior High School meet with 52 points. to the Sophs' 14 and the Seniors' 8. Fry broke the Broad Jump record of 17 ft. 1 in. by 1 inch and Vozella raised the Girls' Standing Broad Jump from 6 ft. 9 in. to 7 ft. 2 in. This Field day was the largest event ever held in the schools and one of the largest in Berks County. having 476 contestants. We are hoping for a bigger and better one with more broken records next year. CFHE 1929 BEACOH THE. HAYILBEEN 9-ag? QQQQQQQEQQQQQQQQQQQ5 EX-Service Man Shoe Repair Shop 505 Franklin Street O XVcst Rc-acling O SSQQQQQ Scotty McMinn, '30 Chaving seen a few of these jokes While they were being prepared for the printerj: Say, listen, if you people don't stop putting' those Scotch jokes in the 'Beaconf I won't borrow one of the darn things. Waldron, '29: Hey! These gloves are about six sizes too small for me. Salesman: Well, didn't you ask for kid gloves? Geo. K. Fox Choice Beet, Veal, Pork, Lamb and Smoked Meats .. -. lwno Bologna and Sziiiszigcfs Ilressc-cl Cliielrm-ns 410 PENN AYENUI2 O Bell Phone osfsfsfssfssfsfsssqfssfss- As the trolley came to a stop and the old lady prepared to get off, she said: Which door shall I get out-by? Either one,', answered the conductor. Both ends of the car stop. :Za :iz 25: Green, '29: Have you heard the new He- brew song? Grace Thomas, '29: What is it? Green: 'AOhl Don't Jewish Jew knew? They were discussing' the ages of members of the Senicr Class. Symons, 29: That's right. Don't let my mustache fool you. I'm only nineteen. It has been suggested that the local trac- tion company run the trolleys in pairs to ac- commodate the people who miss the car by a hair's breadth. 6Qf'Q'QfQ'QfQQfQ'QfQfQfQ'Q'Q-QfQQ7 listablish in ISSN? Brison 's Curtain Cleanery Cliurlcs Merritt, Prop. 'XVIEST RIQADING, VA. More Than Sixty Tliuusuncl Pairs oi' Curtains Clozim-d I.:1st Your Q , ' QQQQQ Dauber, '29: Yeah! I gave Helen upfl Waldron, '29: What for? Dauber: They told me she was an old gold digger and I smoke Luckiesf' Riegel, '29: I think the trolley car just passed. ' Sarig, '29s How do you know? Riegel: I see its tracks? 6i'Q'QQi'Q 'QfQ- 9 O George S. Hinsey AUCTIONIZER Rvzll ,lzstzrtu and l't-rsonzll I,1'l11?L'I'tX' lloalc-r in Sr-cmnl Hand lfurniturr- 438 Chestnut Street NVQ-st Reacling, Pu. Bell Phone 49 so l mL Sarig, '29: t'Mr. Leininger, what are the holes in this board? Mr. Leininger: Knot holes. Sarig: Sure they are. You can see right through them. Peters, '29: I hear you're in business for yourself, now. Green, '29: Yes, quite so. I have twelve oflices in that building? Peters: Gee, that's a lot for one janitor. Link, I29: My Grandfather was in the Klondike. He was a gold diggerf' Haederle, '29: So am I. Young' man: I-a-er-umf' License clerk: 'KHenry, bring the marriage license blank here. The trouble with the seniors is that they write things down in their minds and then lose their heads. si l l l S l 2 l l ol Compliments of QQ YQMISSING INDU TRIE TEXTILE MACHINIS WORKS QEQQ O BERKSHIRI5 KNITTING MILLS 'II-IE NARROVV' FABRIC COMPANY . ASQQ. 'QQ-'Q' O 'QW' READING, PA. Mrs. Gresh: Whats the difference be- tween the North and the South Pole? I-Ieinly, '33: All the difference in the World. Mr. Lantz: What is an agnostic? Green, '29: A man who raises eggs. A popular dance number has recently been dedicated to Scotty McIVIinn, l30g I can't give you anything but love, Baby. 'ESQ 5- l l l l l l 2 2 Clunk: Are you a letter man? Kid: No, sir. She might Want to but I Won't letter. Green, 29: It's all over the school. Haederle, '29 QActing naturaljc What? Green: The roof, dumb-bell, the roof. 'AI just bought a nickle eraser. Oh, I think a rubber one would be bet- terf' Q, 'QfQ'Q 'QfQ'Q' Q'QiQQ'Q'Qf'Q'Q'QfQQfQ'QfQ' QfQ 0 . 0 McCann School of us1ness,lne. 0 I McCann liuilcliug FIFTH AND SPRUCE READING, PA. O Hai 0 Courses: 0 ACCOUNTING SECRETARIAL TRAINING BUSINESS ADlXfIINlS'l'RATIClN Sl-IORTHANIIJ STENOTYPY BOOIQIQEIZIJING O 'QQ' O seuoor, iaxiriiue YEAR QQEQQQQQQQQQQQQ-bbs EQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ 0 Hr-ll l'lmnc 2-2IIl Frzuik H. Showalter y llczllm-1' Ill Groceries amd Delicatesselis O 353 CIIUSUILIIL SL. KVA-sl IRUZICIIITQ, l'n. ofbssfxsssz-sfsssfssfsfsfsvse NO NEED TO HURRY Judge, requested the prisoner at the bar, 'Td like to start serving my sentence right away, so I'Il have it over quicker. No hurry, my boy, replied the judge genially. It's going to be at life sentence. Boxing Instructor-That is what is called ai half-hook. ' Freshie Crubbing' his jawvl-W'ell, you can keep the other half. 'Qf?fQ'9 MISTAKEN IDENTIFICATION Liza was on the witness stand. 'KAre you positive, inquired the prosecu- tor, that you know where your husband was on the night this crime was committed? Et ah dicln'. replied the Witness hrmly, den ah busted ai good rollin' pin ovah an in- nercent man's haid, dat's alll :j: zf: :ls Mrs. Gresh-What is a. hamlet? Brunner, '32-Why-er-umwa little ham, I gues s . QQQQQQ, -Qsivqssasqs CI.O'I'HliS OF QU5XI.l'l'Y HCAIVIPLIS TOGSU SLITS ANIJ TOP L'C3.X'I'S For Young' Men u Spcvizllty O SELLERS 84 CO. 'T N. fith St. 9QQQfQ 'QfQfQ' Q 4'Q'QfQQfQfQ'QQQfQ'Q'b C5 Dr. H. M. Clunk Specialist in Optoinetry i Olllve Ilmlrs: Rlonclny and Tuesday, Sl to 123 '.l'ln-smlny :xml 'I'hL1rscl:xy, 9 to 53 XYL-cliiesclziy :incl Snturclny, tl to SJ 207 North Sixth Street 3 O Rczuling, Pai. QQ'Q'3QQ'QQ'QQ'QQ'Q'Q Q'Qi9 'F '? 'F I took seven years of Latin, tive years of German, and some Spanish, so that I can make myself known when I travel around the World before I get married. There's at least one good thing about the days getting warmer. You know summer is coming at last. I can hardly wait to play golf. I just love basketball. I wish I had accepted the position that was offered to me. I would have at least fifteen thousand dollars for three years' work. I used to be called a miser because I de- manded a. dollar interest whenever I loaned money, but where do you get today without money? :iz :': :v: Guest, '29: How do you like my shirt since you've worn it all day? Miller, '29i: Oh, all right. But the cuffs don't take ink very well. QEQQ Lyle P. St. Clair F LOR I Throw Blocks frmn Reading llospitul XVEUI JINGS, PAIQTIISS. FUNERALS Nortlicast Cor. 6th and Penn Ave. XVcst Reading . Dial 2-5-171, Q QQQQQQ 17 CZQ'i'Q'Q'Q'Q'Q Qf'QfbiX., Q'QQ'Q'Q'QD Calvin A. Leinbaoh O 3 uifraii, onociin G24 Penn Avoiiue Q XXX-st Rowling, Pu, E B4-ll Pliunt- 2-4143 O Mi-inlbcr ol' XVest iicz1clingl'Su:1rclnl' Trnclm- g 'QQ'Q'i 'QQQP Mr. Yeich: If you smoke glass you can see an eclipse. Over the noon hour we found two sophs trying to smoke glass in their pipes. Mr. Lantz: Why was bacon so cheap in 1808? Link, '29: Because cows were so plentiful at that time. Clunk, '29: Ouch, I bumped my crazy bone. Eps, '29: You poor thing. You must ache all over. Tm going to shoot the man who married my wifef' A'Why, thats murder, isn't it? Noi Suicide. Mr. Yeich: What is the law of gravita- .. Q C-4- O 5' 5 2 'U 5 C 5 51' 4 'Q D M C ' CD a :S no L- Q C 53 m .. Z' ' E D' Q9 1-1- CD C CD an 1 -4 UQ L. O 2 O fb 7: V' Q O C 'Z O U E Z3 5 0 z -1 cn ':' ft 0 3 Q 5 QQ?-Q0 CD Q45- KINNEY'S X-Vliero Quality and Service are Combined with Reasonal Prices Shoes for Entire Fainily 422 PENN ST. 0 45-sfss-Qfs-Qfisssvsfsfsfsissfisqb ' I READING BROOM VVORKS O lh-zuling. Psi. l-SROOMS 'l'HA'l' SATISFY 3 O 'Q'ifib'Qf'xbf Q,fiX.,f'fL5fQQfQ-fbQ'QQ'Q'Q Mr. Delp: Which do you consider the most Warli ke n ation ? Seltzer, 732: Vaccination, It's nearly al- ways in arms. Reigel, '29 fdiscussing some historyjz Sec- retary of State, Secretary of the Navy, and so on and so on. Mr. Lantz: And so on and so on what? Reigel Qthinking of the night beforej: Some buttons. Q5Q'i'QfQ ifQQ'x'EQ'iQ'Q'bQQ'Q4Q BODE Y ,S Specialty Store Ice Cre.znn, Candies, Fruits, Groceries 'X Q: 'N xBfQ,-QQ Upon SllIItlFl5'S 200 South Sixth Avenue XVI-st Rl'1lllllILf', l':1. QQQQQQQQTQQQQQQQQP Judge: Are you guilty or not guilty? Prisoner: MI don't see Why I should ex- press an opinion and interfere with the Jury's guessing' contest. As soon as the salesman entered the of- fice the manager said hurriedly: I'm sorry, but I cant see you today. Well, said the salesman, it's lucky I called. I represent a firm of spectacle mak- ers. Green, 29: C'mon, Mill, 1et's eat up the street. Haderle, '29: Don't be silly. Who ever heard of eating up asphalt? Absent minded professor fgoing through revolving doorsj: Dear me, I can't remem- her whether I was going in or coming outf' Stranger: 'AWhere does this road go to? Small boy: I don't know. It's here every morning when I get up. 4 Q,fQfQ'Q'QQ'i'Q Qi '9 B. ,av J. sfwtoa Fourth and lfcnn Streets Quality Food Direct Buyers TIYOIIIVINIIIIIS Assortincnt XXI: Lan Plczlsu You l'1.'ic:cs Always Lowest Quality Consicloi'oc.lfI.et's Have Your Inquiries. Qpssysfis-sfsfss-vssvsfssfssse Harner, '30: I got a zero in Geometry today. Sarig. '29: That's nothing. Harner: Wl1at'snothing? Sarig: Zero, Peters, '29: I saw something last night I'll never get over. Thomas, '29: What Was that? Peters: The moon. OQQQQQEQEQQ QP Always Reliable O 0 CROLLWZQC KECK 0 622 viixx sir. 0 QRBQQQQQEQQQQQ ' QQ-Q C9 'i'Q'QfQ-'Q'Q'Q'QQ'Q'QQ'Q i Q'Q'Qf'Q'Q'Q' 'bf'iX.,'Q'Q-iX.,-'Q- 0 Conipliments ot' OTTO G. VOLLMER. Q- NEW YORK Z l 3 l 2 l 3 Mr. Guest: My boy, don't you think it's about time for you to stand alone'?,' Bobby, '29: Sure, pop! I can stand a loan anytime. A certain railway out west discovered that 75 per cent. of their wrecks were rear end collisions-so they detached the last two cars on each train. How was swimming invented? I don't know. Two Scotchrnen came to a toll bridge. Jimmie, '29: Do you have Prince Albert in a can? Storekeeper: Sure, Jim: Better let him out. He'll smother. Why did they bury the Scotchman on a hill? I don't know. Because he was dead. HELPING CLIFFORD Mrs. Stanhope: Harry runs our car al- most day and night. Mrs. Cassingham: Oh, I wouldn't think of letting our Clifford run the car. He might get a flat tire and his lungs are so weak l'm afraid he'd never get it blown up again. R-R-REVENGE! Scene: City tenement house. Characters: Nosey tenant. and mail carrier. No T.: Postman, that young student up- stairs inust have a tremendous correspond- ence. You always have something for him. M. C.: Yes, I had a quarrel with him once, and ever since he sends a postcard to himself every day and I have to climb five flights of stairs to deliver it. HI-lellof' called a feminine voice over the telephone, is this the Humane Society? K'Yes, replied the official in charge. L'Wellethere's a book agent sitting out here in a tree teasing my dog. Wyfomissiiig Glazed Paper Company lNC'ORl ORA'l'liD 0 Wizsr READING, ra. O Mcxnlmor ol' XYcst Reading ,lSo:,ii'd ol' '.l.ll'llClC QBQQQQQQ-QQQQQSQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ G5-Q'SQfQfQ Q,vQ'biBQ:'QQfQfiEfbeb?3 0 Youthful Modes Today the spirit ol' youth is O uvwywliere zipnzirent and it is 1'elluc'tecl in the constantly zu'- riving' zippzm-l and zlc'Cessu1'i0s to he found livrc in gI'1llllij'll'lQ' assortnicnt. And nl' Cmirsv 0 5-ou'll lind Q Prices Usually 3 the Lowest 0 nqlillb.. 5 The Ellis Mills Store 0 l3l7-GJAJ Penn St. liilfAliJlNG, PA. 0 esfs-ssscsfs-5 -sae Miss Stamm: Sarig, I'd like to talk to you. Sarig. '29 Cfeeling his summer mustacheg summer here and summer therej: Go aheaclfl Miss Stanim: I'd like to know whether you must have that brush under your nose to work at the bank. E ID :EE f-v-5 O: Q-,N WE Z. v-'.I QU.: Rc: 6418 neg ID Qa- s.:, FP cr Qc '-12. glam 'fs we O I S be E7 IL Q5 QQQQ 4 Z. 5-4 QFI Al -L aw gAL ..' -TC me L IPF1 O22 EF ct' 1 P: O QQQQ QQQQQQQQQQQ3 The Common Sense, lnc. 0 29 South lfiltli NE'lfTLETONS, HURIQIZYS, O CQAN'l'll..li-VERS, ,I JR. Nlilil D5 5 'Q 'QSQLQQQ A Store ol: Snappy Young Men's Cloth ing, 2 Furnishings and Shirts CAPS O 3 You Like Tlit-in Sport XVezu' DQ Luxe 3 Sam unine Cor. Third and Penn Sts. Open livunin QQQ' . Q'Qf'Q'C'QQ'Q P Miss Koch: Did you ever read 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sean? Peters, '29: Thats too deep for me. Young man: Dad, let's go to the circus. It costs two dollars but you'll get more ex- citement out of that than you ever had be- fore. Dad: Oh, I don't know about that, Two dollars is what I paid for my marriage li- cen se.' ' 0QfQQQfQQvQ QQQQfi + COMl'LllXl ENT5 OF O 5 crass 'Qs O Q'QfQQ'Q Q4bfQ'Q'Q xb'Q Q'Q'QQ xE-'9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 QQ- 'QQ QQ LURIA BRG . 2 O 2 QQfQQ'Q'SfQ'QfQ'Q-Q-'Q'QfQQ'Q'QfQQQfQ'-QfQf'QfQf'QfQfQfQ-Q'QQ' Clunk, '29 fLooking' at a statue in a inu- seumj: Helen of Troy? Mr. Yeich: UNO, Plaster of Paris. :iz :1: :Qc Fisher, '29: Millie, lend me your ears. Millie, '29: What fork? Fish: I'-d like to putthemr on El donkey. Mil: Oh! You can Wear your own. Mr. Lantz: What is nie1'ry-niaking,'? Berlin, '30: Making Whoopeef: 2 2 2 2 QQQQ Health lDGlllZ1llClS U. S. Gov. Inspected Meats All Meats Sold Here U. S. lnspected QVQQQ-'Q'Q The Mohiean Market ' 720 Penn Street Qbfi Q'Q'Q' Q'Q'g ZQQQQQEQQQQQQQEQQQQO CRAMP FUNERAL HOME H39 xV2lSillllg'lUll Street lrwin bl. Crump l.ml-v .Xtt-Jxxclzml l'lirme 2-S1593 osssfsfcsf sfsfsfsso Winifred Smith, '29: Mi: Yeich, what is a turtledoVe? Mr. Yeich: A kind of pigeon with si black ring around its neck. 'Why'? Smith: Wait till I get Jimmy Waldron. He called me a turtledove, and I Wash every morning. :fc :Ez :Q I could kiss you right under your moth- er's nose. I prefer them right under mine. O'Q'Q'Q-QQfQ'QQ'QQQfQ O Compliincnts ol' O A O 2 QQ?-Q2 U U-I O Q O S190 0 F 632- 0 0 Q'Q'Q'QQQ'Q'QQ-i'Q'QfQfQ'QfQQQ9 THE RETURN Good Queen Marie looked sorrowful in- deed as her long' absent foot touched Euro- pean soil once more. A'Now, she sighed regretfully to Ileana, we must do what We had to do before our departurewpay our own car fare. Miller, '29-Your neck reminds me of a typewriter. Guest, '29-How so? Miller-Underwood. 5'Q-QfQiQ-4b QQ'QQ'Q'Q-Q 0 Victory O 3 Shoe Repairing llutsy Ynnuzzi l-ligh Grade Repairing O Host Mzitcrizils lieasomxhle l'1'ic'cs Quick Service 432 l'r3-nn Avo.. XVcst Rcucling' oasis-sfsQsssQQc THE FACE WITH THE SMILE Mrs. Flint: 4'Well, there's one good thing about being a woman -4 we don't have to shave. Mrs. Steele: Oh, my dear, how can you say that? How can you read the shaving cream ads and not think how much enjoy- ment we're missing? AGAIN THE A. M. PROFESSOR i'And so the professor has been sent to the asylum. poor fellowfl t'Yes. You see, he was terribly absent- minded, and one night his wife told him he hadn't kissed her for three months. and he lcst his mind trying' to recollect who it was he had been kissing. :.: 2:1 :.: DISGUSTIN GLY SLOW Yes, said the sweet old lady on the train, this trip is a second honeymoon. Good gracious! exclaimed the movie queen who was her chance companion. Only your second! 59'Q'Q'Q- 'Q'Q-Q'Q,- Q asf- -I . Q Mlzlzl. MIL Al 9 0 0 M ' f I . I 1 ' I 610 Penn Arc. XN'est licndingr, Pa. O I3c'sLnu1'z1nt, lcc Crcain and Sorlas oss-sfsfs QA STRATEGY Ye're a hard worker, Dooley, commented Casey to his fellow laborer. How many hods have ye carried up that ladder today? Shh, man! whispered Dooley. 'Tm fool- in' the boss. I've carried the same hodful up an' down all day, an' he thinks I'm workin'.'f - -.- :,: :Zz 'TWAS EVER THUS Maude: What made Tom marry Ethel?': Gertie: Ethel, of coursef' JUST BETWEEN US BUGS Believe me, buddy, announced the first cootie, 'Tm fed up with hearin' this bird talk about his bein' a survivor of the Prin- cess Pats. Why, have you got anything better to tell? asked Cootie No. 2. Have I? Say! Out of 17,000 of us that went into one delouser, I was the only one to come out alive! GQJQ 496966545596 0 g-A - L. , no , Vvouii sm oun wonn 'as 'Just immense -l ANDTHAT OUR CHARGE SHOWS COMMON SENSE ' mikwwai 'S' -'- BTH fn . 1 1 ...... ,l W.li'llE ambitious to serve you not to soak you.. Keeping evcrlastingly on thc joh is not our habit---getting through at a mini- mum expense to you is our pleas- ing plan. Q Walter H. Fritz dc Co. 9 South 4th Ave. E YVEST READING, PA. eyQ,Q,QfQ. QQQQQQ ORIGINAL SOMEWHERE Timidly yet hopefully an aspiring author laid his contribution on an editor's desk. With a jaundiced eye the editor skimmed through the pages. Are you quite sure this is an original story? he asked suspiciously. Yes, indeed! responded the author. All except the punctuation-I changed that in places. SUCH A JOKERI Ethel was sitting on the beach giggling when Bess came along and asked the reason. Oh, but isn't George the cutup'? replied Ethel, between gasps of laughter. Yes, but where is he now? Bess wanted to know. Well, he made a comic dive a while ago, and for the longest time he's been down under the Water blowing bubbles for me. QQQQEQQQQQQQQQQQQQ, Q XVA'l'Cl-IES 'D-l.-XMUN 1 is 0 For Anything in JE ELRY 0 5 m. H. Dzzza J E lv E ls li lt -122 Schuylkill Avenue 2 READING. VIENNA. 3 CLOCKS Sll'.YliR'W.XllQI2 QQ-QQQ QQQQ STREETS OF GOLD A bob-haired, scantily clad flapper was making her application at the pearly gates and St. Peter was putting her through her category. What was your occupation? he inquired. Men called me a gold-diggerf' she tit- tered. Miilll sorryfbut on account of the paving we can't let you in here. EQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ x High Grade Diamonds, Watches, O jewelry and Silverware llizimond Setting' il Specialty At KALBACHS 13 N1'x'ri-i sr. 3 49 AN EYE FOR AN EYE A colored lad met the white owner of a vicious bulldog on the street. Boss, he said complainingly, dat big dawg o' yourn done chased me dis mo'nin' an' tuk away de mos' usefulest part o' mah pants- Ho, ho, ho! roared the dogs owner. Well, don't let that bother you, Sam. You can get a new pair of trousers, you know. Yassuh, Ah 'spec's Ah kin, returned GiQQ Q'Q'Qy'QQ'i'Q 'i'QQ25 Croscl 3' Racl ios O Cancly Cigars Sunset Cut Rate Drug Store 3l'Ll and Sunset Rd. Brcyer's lub LQFCHII1 ljilllillf Medicine QQ'ifQ Q'Q'if'QfQ-Q'iX,Q-Q' Sam, his face clearing, jes' de same as yo' kin git a new dawg. CASE DISMISSED The magistrate bent stern brows on the defendant. You are charged with exceeding the speed limit last night, he declaimed. Are you guilty or not guilty? Well, you can decide for yourself, Judge, replied the prisoner. I was in that car you passed just before they pinched me. BEAST i'Did you hear the terrible news? cried the wife excitedly, as hubby entered the house after a hard day in the office. Burg- lars broke into the Smiths' house, and one of them pointed a gun at Mrs. Smith and told her he'cl kill her if she spoke a single word, and Mr. Smith has been out ever since look- ing for the burglar, and- Wants to hire him by the month, I sup- pose, the mere man had time to cut in. 4 BOB DVUANEY mp5?q G,pA A 0 e-Q Qfs-fsfss-fqixwfs-e ILLOGI CAL St. Peter was interviewing the fair appli- cant at the Pearly Gates. Did you, while on earth, he asked, in- dulge in necking, petting, smoking, drinking or dancing the Charleston or Black Bottom? Neverl she retorted emphatically. Then Why haven't you reported here sooner? Youve been a dead one for some time. . QQ-QQN 4562 ROLLAND'S, Inc. 0 lDEPliNilJABLli LUGGAGE 0 and L'hll5RlEl,l,AS ' For Over 45 Years 535 PENN SQUARE 'Q'QQ'Q-Q'Q xE'Q-Q- QEQYSQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ I I I All the Photographs in the HBEACQNH W XIII II Pamevfogfs Studio READING, IDA. Studio: Fifth Floor '.IiZ1Iil'! EIex':1to1' in New Builcling' I I I I I Q-QQQQ QQQQQQQQQQ QQQ QQQQ' QQQQQQQQQQQ I n QQQQQQEQ QEQQQQQQQQQQEQQQQQQQQ QQ? 9 ' Compliments ol' QUIRE EARL K. GERH RD Real Estate and Insurance H48 PENN AVENUE Q99 O XV-ist llezuliug, Ponnzl. O Clrzicluzue Class lfllnl. Q9Qf9Q i' QfQ'Q QfQ'9fQf'i'9 Q'Q'iQ'9'9Q-'QfQ Q'Qf'9 39999999 999 Betty Drenning, '30: Is it proper to use . . the word 'certain' when you are sure you'l1 N1 Y T . 3 win a basketball game? Ire Qll'R'1llN, Soilus. Mugwiziru-s. Miss Koch: 'lAre you really confident you cll'l'l'llllg Curils W. A. RUTH 107 South Fourth Avlfluiv Bell Plume 2-vllsl-3 hlL'l1llJCl' OIXV1-st Rezuling Buzrrd of Trade Q xSi'9'QfQ-'Q'i 9Q'9 Q-Q5 Mr. Lantz: It is hot down there. QClass laughsl. I mean the climate. - Zecliman, '31: You will find field mice and other small insects. Mr. Yeich: What is the secret of the Ko- dak? Link, 30: Everything is upside down, Dumb: Whats your vocation? Bell: The last two Weeks in August. will win? Berlin, '30: Sure, when the girls play Mohnton. 1Mohnton has no girls team.j Mr. Yeich: What is a flame test? Leo Schaeffer, '30: Ask her to go out some evening for a trolley ride. ossfsesvssfss l You 1' Local Coal Dealer Carter- ing to the West Rezuling Trade 0 SMITH BROS. Sevoml zuul Chestnut Sts. 0 XVL-st Reading, Pax. Ql QQfQ'6 Q'QQ Q'Q'QQ Q'57 Wedding Invitations Graduation Cards ENGRAVED PRINTED RAISED LETTERS Calling Cards DAY AND N I GI-IT SERV ICE THE ANDER GN PRESS 527 Penn Street, Reading, Pa. O Pulilisliers of NVest Side News 0 Phono 2-4351 49 ssfss-Q as soo l O 2 I 'l. 'QQ' 'Q' QQ S33 1 ge. iii-9 as ELCD em IJ' O CD CII Q45- 'Q' ,X-Q Compliment Now at 629 Penn St. S46 Penn St. 'S are 5 I O -5 'Sq gm r1O,..UUO- mo 'ITZCUP' .-.32 1433 Q22 0 Q. SYS, i- O O ' 'I-I 27 2 'T 'i UE ff :tm g U 32 EWU.. co 51 U age 5 ei so ma rf- 7:5 me 2 GUI Sm so ft SP-TO J. un U' rg BZ-3? CD V-4 O 9' '4 mf! Q'-4 gf W Q12 0 -- 66 O ..1 5: xl O Qd :S O E 0 5 2 O rv- -'T' 5 '- o Q 5 2 no O KD rg ff ... ,. fb Q 5 sr O if o .Z co GQ' He puts the postage stamps on the win- dow ledge when it rains, so as to save the time licking them. FAIR EXCHANGE I called to see you last night, old man, remarked a friend, but your pretty little maid was the only person there, so I stayed and entertained her. , Ho, ho! The joke's certainly on you! laughed the householder. That must have been my wife-I had the maid out' for a ride. Q'Q-Q Q'Q'QfQQ'QQfQfQ'Q- Q THE HAT BOX I o i' Quality .and Individuality 60-I.-X PENN AVE. XXX-st Reading QQQQQQQQQQSQQQQQG 0'QfQ'Q'Q'Q'Q Q'QfQ QQ'QfQ'Q' QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ' NOKY TI-IAT SPRING IS I-llilili we consiclvr it propvr to start thinlcin,u' ul' clums- ing' your iN'Zll.illQ' vquip- me-ut :md pri-pznriiig your voul him lo refill wlu-11 prices :1 ri- :ut their lowest. Ashes :mil soot zwrumulutocl during' the wiutvr months should he I'l'IllllYt'ii lwforc- they :ih- sorh sulilicivnt moisture to rust Jlllli alt-Guy your furnzicm- piping. Our SL'l'X'lL't'-lxlilll is vompls-tuly L-quippecl to llsiuclh- :ill sorts ol' Glenn- i ing' jolms-his uqilipliit-lit, O iI1L'llltliUQ' :L Sl.lll'lL'V2ll1l. . Supl-r - Vzuruuiii Clvzllivi' with whivh wi- can thor- oughly L'lL'1lI1 your eutirl- Sx systmn :it ll va-ry nomimil Host. listiuisltvs will hu Clicker- fully suhmitti-cl upon rt-- quest. '49 Ze 1 ie? O ,,- E-eg. :ZS ft Oi? OZ 6? 2 L20 52 3 ar FH Z ii: 35315 F45 Z Q 952 'QQQQ l l l l l Z The Best Education is None too Good O for the Demands of Your Time Young' people should acltl to Ll High Svhool Course ull for xx'hic'h they hzivc- storage rzipzvieity. A new worlcl will he opt-ned up to them hy 51 thorough Uoursu in l,itv1'11tL11'v. History amd thc- various clopzirtmeuts of SCic-neo :mil EllQ,'lIlGUI'iIlg'. All Who Are interested in Such Courses in Are Invited to Corresponcl with BUCKNELL NIVERSITY President Emory W. Hunt, or Registrar H. W. Holter at Lewisburg, Pa. R. K. FOX 0 MIEATS and CROCERIIES 500 lk-nn Avo. O Xlrust Rvziding, Pei. Bell Plirmv SIR Q'Q Q,'i'Q CQ INFORMATION BUREAU A worried-looking patron entered the spooky-atmosphered establishment of a for- tune-teller. Do you guarantee that I can talk with my dead wife? he inquired. Absolutely, the seer promised. 'Then ask her where in Heaven's name she put my golf pants. JUST A CASUAL CALLER Eleanor, called the girl's mother from upstairs, itfs two o'cIock in the morning and time that young man was going. Oh, but he left an hour ago, mother, Eleanor returned sweetly. This is another one who just dropped in. A lady brought her little boy to school on the opening day and said to the teacher, Little Bernie is so delicate. If he is bad- and sometimes he is-just whip the boy next to him. That will frighten him and make him behave. QQQQQ Sfve 0 s .-i- Luiz roi- Lots of limit-:mu his r11-.r.1 r-f- 1 il' an xmas AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. 'XN'AI.'IlIEII A. LOTZ, Dist. Mgr. Oiiicv, Dial LI3ll2-Rcsidc-iivcf, Dial 1812 5 301 liner Iluilcling, Rezuling. Pa. esfsfsfs so Auto Demonstrator fwho had been trying for three hours to sell a carl-Now I will throw in the clutch. McMinn, '30-I'II take it then. I knew that if I held off long enough you'd give me something. Clunk, '29-Lets play tennis. W'aIdron, '29--Can't. The net is broken. Clunk Fine. That net's always in my way when I play, anyway. QQ'Q4bQ' Q'Q 'bfbvib George A. Day Hrxnlnvaielz Paints, Glass, Seeds Cor. Fifth and IH-nn Ave. 3 XYust IQCLICIIIIQ. Pai. ess sfsvo Mr. Leininger-What's the idea of wear- ing three coats? Green. '29eWeII, I want to paint my job and the directions say put on three coats to get the best results. Peters, '29--Paul, what was your sister angry with you about? Sarig, '294She sent me to the drug store to get some cold cream and I got ice cream. It was the coldest they had. IVIAYS BRQS., Inc. CRUSHEID LIME STONE. ISUILIIING STONE Matin Oilirez 726 Spring St. Ilamcliiig, Pu. Quzuwicsz No. XX-'yo. Ilciglits. Ilzi. Gln-nsiclv, Rt-aiding Qs esfsso QD QQQQQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ 0 We Do Retailing CI-IAS. G. WILLSON CO., .Iewelers A1,1s1212'1' 11. liI.I.lO'l l' O . . . Ollica- and l z1CtorV vi fb- .,---H ' Tier' ' O 9111 Penn Square, Reading, Pa. Over D1CCI'UI'y'S-SCCOINl Floor EP Q2 - Fine Watch Repairing' Qi i5Q Q'QQ QQQ' QEQQQQQQQQ ONE IN A MILLION L'You can talk to me all you want about girls, said Herbert dreamily, 'ibut I've got a real girl, none like her. Why, we were driving along a country road-birds singing, full moon-first time I'd ever had a date with her. andewell, to tell the truth, I told her I was out of gas and began to make love to her. What about it? inquired Clarence. Did she walk home? 'LThat's the Vv'OI'1ClS1'I'l1l part. She Walked home and about an hour later came back carrying a five-gallon can of gasoline. THE DAILY DOZEN A physical culture director was putting a pupil, who in private life was a bank cashier, through his stunts. Now, he ordered, put your hands straight over your head. 'tYe gods! groaned the man of finance, who was a trifle absent-minded. Another holdup! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ6 O J. M. MGUNTZ Dealer in O COAL, ITLOUR, GRAIN. GRATE XVOOIJ Oth zrlvss IEXCEIVHIIII g Q-QQ I 1 1 .. N. XV. Cor. Sec-oml X Franklin Sis. Rcadiiig, l':,1. SOME BABY So you were at Rome and Venice, too? enthused a tourist. Remember how Flor- ence looked in the moonlight? I'll say! equally enthused his shipmate. An' wasn't she the loving kid though? :,: 3: :,: IN THE MODERN STYLE Boo hooln sobbed a tot. Muvver, all the clothes is goned offa my new dolly. Sh, dear, her mother comforted her. Big sister wore them to the prom tonight. W est Reading Hotel ciL'I'llIlI'll X 'liCXlLS'1', l,I'Ul75. O Meals Served Iiroin 11.30 A.M. to 1 l'. M. 527 Penn Avenue 3 XVI-st Reading' OQ'Q'Q QQQf Q'QYQQ'Q'Q ' NOT NECESSARY Be sure and wash your hands before you go to school, Jimmie, admonished the mother. Oh, I don't need to do that, maf' retorted Jimmie. I never raise them when the teach- er asks the whole class any questions. '.- za: :zz Miss KocheWhy do you spell bank with a big B? Sheidy, '31-Cause father said that a bank was no good unless it had a big capital. O QQQSQQQ Qfsfeb Q7 QQQQQQQQQQQ Q W. J. GANTER. Gulf Gasoline and Oils sicuvicis wrrn .tx sinus an . l.1L 1 ram- sa-Cas 0 R l-:1f ling',il'1l. O 0 -9 Q'-Qfsfslb Mail Carrier-Is this package for you? The name on it is obliterated. - Resident--Nope. It can't be for me. My name's O,Rei1y. .v. .v, -1. .,. 4, .t. Jones fmeditatingj-I hear that broad- casting has passed the infant stage. Now if my neighhor's infant would pass the broad- casting' stage- Mr. Yeich-What can you tell me about nitrates? Schlottman, '30-Well-er, they're a lot cheaper than day' rates. :Zz :ic 22: Johnny lost his knife. After searching through one pocket after another he said, I wish I had another pocket. It might be in that one. .-. ,A .v. Why is it that people s i t t h i s W a y In the car Wepmiss And in the car We Finally catch Arecrowdedlikethis? QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQCS Hours S A. M. to S l'. ll. lliursday Llrvsr-rl 'lrnm 12.330 tn ILE!! Brownies Barber Shop Ladies, and Chilclren's Hair Cutting' a Specialty S08 l-tenn Ave., XN7cst Reading. l'a. QQQQQ, 'sae Penn Shope Brick Co. xIill1llfIlL'tlll't'I'F uf 5 Concrete Block and Brick North Eleventh and City Linn- R L-:i cling, Pa. Plionc: Dial 2-1723 Gsfsfssss Qfsfsg Doctor-I'll examine you for five dollars. Hunter, '30-All right, Doc, if you find it we'l1 split fifty-fifty. Fisher, '29--I'd like to see something' cheap in a straw hat. Clerk-Try this one on and look in the mirror at your left. zg: 5: :g Miss Koch-Can anyone name a collective noun? Greth, '31'-A vacuum cleaner. Pl: :iz bk Miller, '29--You told me to Afile these checks. Boss-Yes. Miller-Well, I was just thinking' that it would be easeir to trim them with a pair of scissors. .,. :,: .,. Mother-Bring up some coal before it gets dark. Willie--Why, I always thought coal was dark. l l l l Q-Q 'QQQQQQ 6 The lfamous Crystal Restaurant 18 Years on the Square 5-L5-5-L7 Penn Square Qsfvsvsfsfss-Qfsfse I am told you play golf on the Sabbath, said the Rev. Mr. Goodman, sternly. Yes, admitted Miss Kute, but on that day I only use the sticks I won at our church fair. .,. 5: 131 You're always meddling with something, complained an irate father. Why don't you grow up and be a man? How the heck can I? objected little Wil- lie. Ma allus makes my clothes so darned tight. 6 QQfQfQ'Qf iQG RADIO l.lUl'l'l'lNG IVIXTLIKICS Stitzer 8: Waldman Electrical Contractors lfX'k'l'j'1l1lIlQ' lflvctrivulg Also lizidim 511 Venn Arc.. 'XVvst liciziding. l':i. XY.-XSII MACIIINIES -Xl'l'l.lANCfli1-1 3 OQ'Q 'Q'Q-iQ'iX, Q 9 Johnny, ten years old, applied for a job as grocers boy for the summer. The grocer wanted a serious-minded youth, so he put Johnny to a little test. Well, my boy, what would you do with a million dollars? he asked. Oh, gee! I don't know-I wasn't expect- ing so much at the start. IkeeCan you tell me what to do to avoid falling' hair? MikeiSure. .lump out of the way. 'QQXSQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ flllllit for XX'vst Rvzicling' Geo. M. Luft, Prop. , IVAIQKIIZITS MEAT 0 and DAIRY MfXlciKl::rl.' The Worlds Best Salad Dressing ASK NXl'liS'l' .IQISAIDING Q sfssfssssfsfssfs. 9 osfqysfsssfs QQQ-QA? I-LXM5 BACK DN SAITSACJ li Central Abottoir Co., Inc. 2nd :ind Chestnut Rowling, Pa. Try Central Brand Products Always Dcliglitliul Ifziting' , PORK lilililf' MITIGATED CIRCUMSTANCES I'1n going to arrest you, announced the trathc cop, on three charges-speeding, passing' a red light, and failing to stop when I hrst blew my whistle. The offending motorist paled visibly. But before he could offer any extenuation of his conduct, a lady leaned over from the rear seat. Don't pay any attention to my husband, ofhcerf' she said easily. He's drunk. I o Q7 QQ OPQQ' Coinplimonts ol' Bechtel, Lutz Sl Jost, Inc. 3 944 Penn Street Reading s China and Glassware Store WvllfllCS1llL'iRUl.illl QQQQQE C9 HELL BENT The deceased groceryman knocked on the gates of Hell and asked entrance. Why do you come here? demanded Satan. I Want to collect some old accounts from a couple of my former customers who died before me. How do you know they are here? Well, every time I tried to collect this is the place they recommended me to. THESE OLD HABITS 'lWhat caused the trouble at the christen- ing of the Van Bibbers' baby yesterday? The young minister forgot himself and broke a bottle of champagne Van Bibber had bought years ago over the baby's headf' FOR THE YOUNGER SET A'Blimp is certainly a far-sighted man. I'IOW's that? He's financing a factory that manufac- tures nipples for hip flasks. l l l 2 .. Z Repair XYm'k :L Specialty I listimatcs Cl1k'l'l'l-llllj' .Give-n Wm. H. Schoelkopf PLUMISING and HEATING 400 Penn :Xxx-iiiic X-Vlfst R L'z1c ling, PRL. 965 Dial 241034. Q SYNTHETIC TIMES So you'd like to marry my daughter, eh? asked the girlys father. What do you make i'Nothing, sir, replied the suitor proudly. I don't even touch the stuff. :gn ATTENDED TO You will now kiss the bride, said the parson after the ceremony. Oh, said the nervous groom, I've done that already. 49 Coinpliinvnts ul' George Keller Q 0 65 Q'QfQ QfQ QQEQQO 0 O Z 'n 'Z Z rn 2 -1 cn O 'FI if FU f-I 1 : oct F1 as 5. : cm 20 E fb C5 P+ 'W 3- 14 -cs HO 1 on n 9 'QQ I O I l 634-636 Court Street DUCKING THE RESPONSIBILITY See here! exclaimed the landlord an- grily. V When you signed the lease for this Flat, you told me you had no children. Yet you moved in with four. But they're not mine, expostulated the lease holder. They're my wife's by her first husband. THE ULTIMATE LIMIT Speaking of absent-minded men. said one waiter to another land we refuse to OQRX 0 0 Wyoinissing Ice Co. Clarcmwr Lutz 0 lflmmf mm Q 'QQ 4 guarantee the truth of this storyj, I saw a fellow pouring syrup down his neck and scratching his pancakes. That's nothing, retorted his co-Worker. One of my customers poured ketchup on his shoelaces and tied bow knots in his spag- hetti. Mrs. Pelty: Will you think of me while you are away? Mr. Pelty: I'd like to, dear, but the doc- tor said I must have absolute rest. QQQQQQQQ Z Majestic Radio You must be satisfied BRIDEGAM O 242 P li N N 0 Qfsfsssfsssfse ' IN THE OFFING I Want to divorce my husband, stated the fair client, What for, inquired the attorney. Oh, you wouldnt know him. PLAY IT SAFE Just a word of warning! announced a jealous husband sternly. You are being seen too much with my wife. Thanks, old man, replied the gay home- wrecker. We'll be more careful in the fu- ture. FIXING THE BLAME There was a fearful crash as the train struck the car. A few seconds later Mr. and Mrs. Pickens crawled out of the wreckage. Mrs. Pickens opened her mouth to say some- thing, but her husband stopped her. Never mind talking! he snapped. I got my end of the car across. You were driving the back seat and if you let it get hit it's no fault of mine! 0 QP 0 Endicott Shoe Co. 3 Woi'ld's Largest Man u factu Vers - of O Klisscs and Childrcn's Shoes im-:i1,.xf1.i i-i- ss 654 Penn l'2cz1ding O 'QQQG MODERN YOUTH AGAIN Ma, Whimpered little Tommy, 'Ado I have to wash my face again before dinner? Certainly, dear. Awe, gee, Why can't I just powder it over again like you do yours? 'tThe man who named ine a cow-catcher made a bull, reflected that part of the loco- motive, just after having tossed aside the eighth Ilivver of the day, 'tHe should have called me a can-opener. 6 0 Coinpliincnts ol' Samuel J. Corbit Wfcst Reading, l':1. QQsQfvssssssQo SUBJECT: THE LIGHT HOUSE lComposition by an Illinois schoolgirlj The need for light houses are if a ship gets lost so they can see the light. They are built in the rear. The use of fog signals is if you cannot see the light house you can hear the signals. The use of buoys is if you hit a rock or a some thing so you can guide out of the way. The need of light vessels is so you can go out and find another ship if it is lost. 6 QQQQQQQ QQTQQ O 5 I. GQTTSHALL FRU l T, GRQCERIPIS FISH LIDCI OYSTERS Also LUNCHES SERVED 6th and Frzlnklin Sis. XVCSIL RC-Siding ' Q 'Q-'QfQ'QyQ Q0 THESE MILITARY THESPIANS It was the sweet young' thingds first visit to a military camp and she was in a gush- ing' mood. 'AAnd what rank did you hold in the war? she asked. 1 was an acting corporal, answered the grizzled vet. Oh, how lovely! What part did you play? .y, ,., .w. n- .g. 1.- LITERAL You're looking' line, announced the doc- Q-sssfs Qfsfssfssfse Charles W. Yerger coNF13C'rioN15i2 O 514 Franklin Street XVI-st Rcziding. l':l. e -QQ. f tor to his patient. Have you followed my dieting instructions and eaten only what a three-year-old child Would? Yes, doctor, was the sad reply. For dinner I had a handful of mud, one of coal dust, a button hook and a box of safety matches. zj: :gg :Za TRAINING You say you are acquainted with food products, too? asked the manager. Yes, answered the applicant for a job, 67-sfief-f.b'QfQX,-QfQb,v 'QfQfQfQ-49 Coinplimcints ol' Stunzi Sons Silk Co., Inc. 'XVcst .licailingx lla. Rli'l'iLXlI, STORE OPEN' liznily-SZOU A. IXI. to flfllll l'. Nl. Sali1i'd:iy-S100 A. N. to 411:00 A. M, QQ?-Qf QfQ'iQfQ' 9 O The New Singer O y Electric -lust as good as it looks. 0 O O 'Fry one in your home from-. E. L. HENNE 414 Penn Ave. XXX-s-t Reading. Pa. O 9Q'QQfQ'Q 9 and dry good-s, hardware, notions, books, electrical supplies, rubber applicances- Great Scott, man! How many wholesale firms have you been with? None, sir, but I worked two years in a drug' store. THE DIVINE SPARK I hope you tuned in WZQZ this morning, Willie, hoped Aunt Martha. There was a wonderful church service on the air. I sure did, Auntie, replied Willie en- esfsfsasasassvsffsssfsfsfssfsa Coinpliinents ol' iDehiWa Knitting Mills XYcsl llezuling. Pu. i9QfQ'Q'Q'Q 'Q,'Q-'QfQ 'QfQQ'9 thusiastically, and, say. I got thirty-seven other stations between the Doxology andthe Benedictionl' ' CHANCE TO AID Poor man! ejaculated the prison visitor. I wish I could do something to get you out of here. Well, mum, suggested the convict hope- fully, if you wouldn't mind changin' clothes wit' me when de guard ain't lookin', l could do de rest. QQQQQ-QEQQQQS X., Q QQQQQ' QQ? Compliments of WILLSON PRODUCTS, Inc. READING, PA. eQfsfsQfsfsfsQ.QfQfQsQfQ.QQfQfsQ,Q.Q'eQfsfsQ'QQfsQfsfsfsavsfse QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQSQ' he replied carelessly. Ah ain't looked at de O . paper today. Albright College , Are you sure, now? inquired a restaurant ' , . -' , J ,Y . 7 ' . . Q0-tLlLlC1ll1UIl4.Ll. IJ. A. and li. 5. dmel. who Chanced also to be an Overseas l'7Cg1'0C5- U'U fCS lm' tCf'Cl1C'S- veteran. Are you positive that this is beef- Q Strong' pro-incnllvzil. pri.--law :incl Steak-gf' culturzil courses. All athletics. Day and bozircling students. Czitziloggx ltr:-s. XV. lf. Tom-l. A. Nl.. O IJ. D.. Rvzuling. llil. Q IMMUNE It had always been Sam's ambition to own a fur coat, and after years of skimping he had achieved it. On the first day of its pos- session, as he was strutting down the street, a friend approached him. Mo'nin', Sam, the friend remarked, his teeth chattering' from the wintry blasts. Pretty coll day, ain' she? Sam lifted his chin haughtily from the depths of his huge fur collar. 'lAh really kain't tell 'bout the weather, 'Sure it's beefsteakf' replied the belliger- ent waiter. Wossa matter? - Well-when I find a fly buzzing around a steak I think nothing of it, but when I find a horseflyedarned if I don't get suspiciousln o Q 'QQ We Have Cmnpet-itiors in Price, But 0 Not in Wo1'km.anship and Ser1Jzce O IMPRUVIS YUIIR NVARDROBE XVI: also Sliznnpoo Rugs Phone 7377 or T378 S y CLEANING AND DYEING WORKS 123 PENN AVE. XYIQST INC.-XDINU' Our Coilrtt-ous Scrviro Nan XVill Call QQQQQBQEQQQQQQQQQ Q QQQQQQQQQQ QQ b'QQQ x5fQ'Q'Q'Q-Q'QQfN'bQ xEfiX,'Q 'xbfQ' i5 ' Mn-inbcr of XVc-st Ri-ailing liozird of 'I'r:icle Telcplionu 2-TTI!! O WEST READING DRUG STGRE W. L. ltvteis, l'. D., Prop. 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TALL MONEY FOR A KISS ln a small Southern town a justice of the peace who is very popular with the colored folk had just married a couple. The groom made inquiry as to the fee and the J. P. re- plied it would be a dollar. HA dollah? Pahson, yo' don' mean tell me a dollah jes' fo' sayin' dem few words when Ah works all day fo' dat much? Why, yes, said the J. P. That kiss you just got was Worth that much. Well, jes' he'p yo'se'f, pahson, jes' he'p VQWE po la M so O O QXJQ' ..i u I 1- E rf -e CEQQQQ-QQ' 2 i 2 West Reading ' 0 Products Company Tip Top l'roduCts Tip Top NNLI-Allllllu MALT SYRVPS, liX'l'liAC'l'S l3l5VliliAG'li SUl'PI.ll2S 543 PISNN AVE. 'XXX-st Rcacling, Pu. O VALUABLE HINTS Pop, do you buy ideas, During office hours, yes. Buy one now? If it's a real corker, I might. 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