Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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THE MEDLEY unquestionable adroit managerial capabilities, but rather to the abbreviated skirt lengths. Having now satisfied ourselves about the well-faring of our 1917 Alumni, and having secured our recreation, we returned to our studio in California, where we were gloriously greeted by our screen friends. “Come and meet our newest stellar acquisition,’’ deprecated the director. We followed him into his office and to our delight confronted Miss Nellie Alspaugh. Without doubt Miss Alspaugh is the most emotional actress of the day. Her capacity for histrionic art will make the shadows weep. I considered her advent into our folds a great asset, for Roland Stark, although being offered every inducement to remain, was compelled to leave us. having become one of the famous sketch artists in the country. One year later: Roland has gone. I am sitting alone with my insepar- able friend, the pipe, before the pale embers of the hearth, the after-glow filtering through my window' which looks out ujxm the white-clover dappled lawn, stretching aw-ay to the sturdy oaks on the left. I reflect upon our class of 1917, and am compelled to refer back to the prophetic truth in my introductory remarks. The boys and girls of yesterday have become the citizens, the men and women of today. The graduating class of 1917 has climbed the ladder of success and fame. I feel sure I am voicing the sentiment of everyone of my classmates when I express my heart-felt gratitude to the honorable gentlemen of our School Board, to our dear and painstaking teachers, and last but not least, to our loving parents, who have guarded us and guided us and helped to make our education and success possible. Meyer Brownstein 23

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THE MEDLEY Visit me there and I will take all pains to show you through the White House.” But we decided to accompany him at once. There we promptly went to the White House, when to our gladsome surprise, we heard Mrs. Peter Sole, nee Gertie Possolt, in an eloquent speech before Congress, arguing for universal suffrage for women. Though proud, we were not much surprised. for you know that Gertie had always aspired to be the emancipator of her sex and since graduation she has been prominent in the Woman Suffrage party. Bidding Eddy goodbye, we journeyed to New York. Of course we had known for some time that Fred Sneyd was boss of the greatest political organization in the United States—Tammany Hall, where we called on him at once. “Fred,” we said softly, “we are not surprised to find you here. You were always a leader and organizer, but how do you like it?” I like it very well, for it is the work of my inner calling, ” he elucidated, “but I find it a wee bit more strenous than the ‘Gridiron’.” Where are you going from here.” he asked us. To New Jersey, to see Gus Stvak,” we told him. and next day found us in Gus’ study, reading his latest contribution to the literary college, his book entitled, “Gutter Angels.” “I’m in a little predicament, boys,” he said, “I am considering the acceptance of chief editorship of either the Chicago Tribune or New York World.” “And how did you find the road to fame,” we asked him. “It was craggy and thorny as roads to fame must be, but I traveled on a stout vehicle of perseverance, well equipped with hope, work and self-confidence. I made no attempt to make shortcuts, and as you see, I have reached destination in good time.” We bade good-bye to Gus, started on our last destination, to Westville, our home town. Genevieve Buskirk, we found, was one of the Trustees of the University of Illinois. It was through her efforts that the University has attained the highest rank among the educational institutions of the country. Helen Redulis is now the Mayor of W'estville. She ran on the dry ticket and was elected by the wets. She’s only been in office six months and has already procured for them water works, their own light plant and the streets and alleys are carbon copies of the “famous spotless town.'” Frances Freitick, we learned, is married to the owner of a munition plan. Her patriotic spirit is so intense that when war threatened she magnanimously offered even her cherished boudoir powder, and the colossal collection of egg shells from her kitchen. Drusilla Marshall is conducting a Lady Duff-Gordon fashion shop in Westville. Although the price of silk is fifteen dollars per yard, she advertises that she will dress any woman in garments of up-to-date make for fifty cents. We are sorry that we cannot attribute this prodigious economy to her 22

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THE MEDLEY yVVWVyVWWWWVWWWWWWWWWWftlWWWWWWWWWVWWWWWWWWWVWWWWWUW i CALENDAR FOR 1916 and 1917 5 i .1.,.V.V., V.V.VAVM,.W.V.V .WV,V.V.V.V.V.V. 1AWW.V.VA%,AVA%WAWAVAW .1.W.V SEPTEMBER 1916 5 First day of school with Seniors taking- six subjects. All teachers gave a short lecture on their special subjects. 8 Miss Custer organized a Semi-Chorus with sixteen girls in it. 11 Miss Freeman here to visit. Seniors prepare to elect Medley Staff. 12 Football practice going on. 13 Officers elected for Medley Staff. 18 Senior Class Meeting. Choose back and size of Medley. 19 Boys made out football schedule. 21 Weiner Roast tonight. Good time expected. 22 Everyone sleepy after last night. 25 Had exam in Physics and class meeting in evening to talk about the Medley. 26 Girls had first basketball practice. 27 Miss Custer had the Assembly sing High School songs. OCTOBER 2 “Full House” today in Assembly. 4 Received report cards for first month. 6 Two Seniors teaching in grades today. Football at Villa Grove Sat. 9 Football team beaten by Villa Grove Saturday. 10 Boys of H. S. had meeting and organized new football team. 12 Everyone talking football for Saturday. 13 Seniors ordered class rings today. 16 Beat Sidell in football game Saturday. 17 One Senior teaching today. 19 Senior Class Meeting to decide on play. No decision arrived at. 20 Snowing today. Hurrah for winter. 23 Boys lost football game to Morrocco, Ind., Saturday. 26 No school tomorrow. Teachers’ meeting at Urbana. Hurrah ! 30 Football at Danville Saturday. 24