William Chrisman High School - Gleam Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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Helf, has been on the Building Committee for sixteen years besides holding the position of president for a number of years. Other members of the Board are Mr. Frank Brown, who has been on the Ways and Means Committee since 1921, besides serving on the Auditing and Finance Committee, Mrs. William B. Dickinson, who has been for live years on the Ways and Means Committee and the Building Committee, and Mr. Herbert Van Smith, who was elected to finish out Mr. Cudworth's term. Last, but by all means not least, is the ever-ready to serve secretary, Mr. John W. Davis. Mr. Davis was elected to the Board in 1901 and was a member and secretary for nine years. For the last sixteen years he has not been a regular member of the Board but he continues to act as secretary. He has a record of twenty-five years of service in the field of education in this city. Independence is to be congratulated on having such capable men and women to look after the various interests of its schools. Page Thirteen e 1926 I 1 f ,I + Mg ' ,Sincere in adm The gleam e 5 A W JAMES N. HANTHORN, PRINCIPAL inistration, conscientious in devot' 5 ' ion to duty A and ambitious for everyone is thi f ' Page Fourteen s riend and counselor of the Senior Class of '26, 1926 The Qbleam Elliott J. Chiles Potter Phelps ' Morris Grimes Moss Sampson M. Chiles Faculty D. C. Elliott Lora Grimes Chemistry, Physics English Janie Chiles Mildred Moss Mathematics Commercial Mabel Potter Nellie E. Sampson Teacher Training, Sociology Aft Margaret Phelps- Margaret Chiles , History, Civics C00k1Hg, .swing Luther E. Morris Mechanical Drawing T Mrs. L. E. DeShazo, Office Secretary Page Fifteen 1926 as Ulibe clblcmn 'Q 'z .1 Singleton Hawes Lucas I Hudspeth Little Lang Sturges Towner Faculty Ellen Singleton Clarence H. Little L . . atm Athletic Director, Virginia Hawe S Physical Education History Beulah Lang Mary R. Lucas French, History Mathematics, English Mildred C. Sturges' Henrietta Hudspeth English, HiSt01'Y English Herberta Towner Spanish, English Page Sixteen Alden Russell I 926 , Student President First Semester E1 The Qoleam Proctor Moore Snnth Fltterhng Craven C ampbell Endlcott MCAll1St9T Mrs JQSSIG Moore J6SSle Smlth Muslc Eva Fltterhng Commerclal Faculty Hugh C Proctor Bertha M Craven Chemlstry Economlcs Commerclal Mabel Campbell J V Endlcott Hlstory Agrrculture S Etta MCAll1St6T Howard Short Student Presldent Second Semester PhySlCal Educatlon H1story l Study Hall English, Physiology, Botany 1926 Page Seventeen N X W I I 1 1 XXXyX1Iff! i U N X V 5 X ,-Sf Q Q 0 ' R f x n 4- X Wits? IZ- T Bunk? TGHQ55125 P X 1 I I The Qleam 1 I ! l i u I I I 1 L A F L 5 X L E IOR Page CZ wenty one 1926 Page Twenty two be Qblszaln LAWRENCE WILLIAMS K'Silence is become his mother tongue. DOROTHY CHOPLIN Sometimes from her eyes I did receive fair speechless messages. As-You-Like-It, Annual Staff, Senior Play, Honor Society. VIOLA HENNING Hail to Thee, Blithe spirit! As-You-Like-It, M Club, Glee Club, Orchestra. DARRELL CRATON A friend, a gentlemang what more could one say? G. S. B., Boys Glee Club. CLIFFORD BRAINARD I am not of that feather to shake OE my friend when he must need me. CHARLOTTE ALBERTI Other things we might repeat But most of all they say she s sweet. Glee Club. VERMEL TILLERY A delight to all who know her Shakespearian Gym Review May Fete DELPHUS BARRETT His only fault is that he has no faults EDWIN TIERNEY A man of few words Glee Club BEULAH TEETER Speech IS silver s1lence 1S gold 1926 CK 5 7 S! CK ' yy ' 7 s - 1: - - ,, 1 'Q 11 li ' v - . ,y I Q MARION SCHAFER He that has patience may compass anything Athenian Boys Glee Club Three Wise Fools Operetta ANNA MAE BIRCH Sunshine and good humor are her specialties As You Like It As You Like It Play ROBERTA BERRY Her smiling, sae wylmg Wad make a wretch forget his woe As You Like It, Senior Play, Junlor Play, Warrensburg Dramatlcs CARL LATIMER Right noble IS thy merit HUGH MOORE I meddle with no man's business but my own GSB DORA MYERS A thing of beauty 1S a Joy forever RUBY PIPER And fair she 1s, if that mine eyes be true Shakespearian, Three Pegs, Post El Uhr clblcanu U I H I ,g, , l Graduate, M Club LLOYD MORRIS Man delights not meg no, nor woman either. G. S. B., Senior Play, Honor Society. SAM YANKEE Item, that no woman shall ever come within a mile of my court. ELIZABETH HICKERSON And they made her hair of gloomy Mid- night and her eyes of bloomy Moon- ' shine. President As-You-Like-It,C2P King Tut, La Revue de Fantaise. . Page Twenty-three 1926? -i The gleam 5 2 WILLIAM SMITH 3 His life was formal. t MARGARET LIPPERT N A good pal to all! Annual Staff, Bi-Weekly Staff, M Club GRACE EDITH KINSEY A face of lily beauty With a form of airy grace. Nautilus. KENNETH HARRINGTON I will strive With all things impossible- Yea, get the better of them. School Cheer Leader, Operetta, Boys' Quartet, Mixed Quartet. KENNETH .NICKELSON We were sorry to lose Kenneth. G. S. B. CAMELLIA PARKER Mistress of herself, though China fall. Shakespearian. ' HARRIET SCHWEERS 1 A modest and demure little maid. ORA SCOTT The better part of valor is discretion. Athenian, Advertising Manager of Junior Play. JOHN MITCHELL Resorts to his memory for his jokes and to his imagination for his facts. l Track C CCaptainP. ' viRG1NiA KAISER In virtues nothing could surpass her. Pqge Twenty-four 1926 The Qblram MATILDA ROYSTER She was airy young and gay. As-You-Like-It King Tut La Revue de Fantaise. CHARLES HUHN He stands by his -own strength -and height. Athenian Basketball C Junior Play. Track C. CARL CRENSHAW MARGARET SHOOP Lets talk my friends! Nautilus Junior Play Annual Staff Glee Club. HELEN CORTHELL Whom to look at was to love. President Nautilus 125. CHARLES DOWNEY Actions speak louder than words. Athenian Editor of Annual As-You- Like-It Play Track C . ALDEN RUSSELL i Almost to all things could he turn his ll ,Y 7 7 7 If ,y If 77 7 7 U as 'Tm not bashful, I'm just reserved. fi 7 77 7 7 7 7 il 77 If 77 7 7 KI 1, 7 Cl 77 hand. Athenian, Glee Club, Debate, Student President Clj. NORMA HARRIS Fair and softly goes far. GLADYS EIGHINGER A smile for all a welcome glad, A Jovial coaxing way she had As You Like It Annual Staff SEWARD LEEKA They say love IS like the measles all the worse when it comes late in l1fe Football C Basketball C Track C 1926 Page Twenty fwe 1: ' v - - - n - - - , . . ff ' ' --- - - ' u U ,, cr ,g U 1: 7 I ' ' be Qeleame DOROTHY HUNTER Q A merry heart doth good like medicine. Nautilus. WILLIE SANDERS My crown is in my heart and is call'd content. Senior Play. FRANK WHITE One of those rare men with ability. Athenian, Orchestra, Senior Play, Glee Club. LUCILLE HARRINGTON She's fair, she's wondrous fair. Glee Club, Gym Review, May Fete. Page Twenty sw: MARGARET KOEHLER A fair exterior is a silent recommenda- tion. Shakespearian. PARKER BLACKBURN Rich in having common-sense, and, . as the greatest only are, Innhis simplic- ity sublime. G. S. B., Honor Society. ROSS MOORE A joy to the hearts of his teachers Junior Play Orchestra Honor Soc ety JUANITA RESCH Nor 1S the world ignorant of her worth Glee Club Honor Society Senior Play Operetta FRANCES HUDSPETH Just the alriest fairest shpofa thing As You Like It King Tut La Revue Fantarse HAROLD HUMPHREY From the crown of his head to the sole of hls foot he 1S all mirth Athenian B1 Weekly Staff Q25 1926 sr ' 1 J 1 - xc - - ,, y 9 y U . . . . . H 1 , - - - - , , P de 1 , cc . ' ' ' H . r ' . illlhr Qblrmn DOROTHY JOHNSON None know her but to praise her KENNETH GIBSON To him a frolic was a high delight. ARTHUR ELSEA Hang sorrow! Care killed a cat, And therefore let's be merry. FAY LINDSAY She is pretty to walk with, Witty to talk with And pleasant to think on. Shakespearian. BERNICE SMITH Dark is her hair, her hand is white. WILLIAM HARRINGTON The force of his own merit makes his way. Athenian, Honor Society, Basketball C . Track C MARION KEIR He is a Whole encyclopedia of facts. Athenian. CAROLINE RAMSEY 'HA little, tiny, pretty, witty, charming darling, she. As-You-Like-It, Senior Play, King Tut, La Revue de Fantaise. JOSEPHINE LONG An everlasting smile. As-You-Like-It, Glee Club, Operetta. CARL HANSON He is the bravest Roman of them all. Football HC . Page Twenty-seven i Ciba clbleam MARY ALICE HARDIN She.will outstrip all praise And make it halt behind. Nautilus, Honor Society, Orchestra, An- nual Staff. DEAN VANDERWOOD He pleases all the world. G. S. B. CARLYLE BARNHARDT An extremely reserved man. G. S. B. DRUSILLA HENNING A little woman, though a very little thing, K'Is sweeter far than sugar and Howers that bloom in spring. As-You-Like-It, Bi-Weekly Staff CD , Sen- ior Play, Honor Society. E JUANITA PARRETT Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare And beauty draws us by a single hair. As-You-Like-It, As-You-Like-It Play Glee Club, May Fete. PAUL THOMPSON We are born to do benefits. , Orchestra. HAROLD BUCHANAN Z I have an exposition of sleep come upon ,I me. . MARGARET MILLS As sweet as she 1S pretty B1 Weekly Staff C21 MABEL OHMANN To love her was a liberal education As You Like It Honor Society Annual Staff Senlor Play ROBERT MELCHERT A econd Ty Cobb Page Twenty ezght 1926 1 H - ,, , l X , . cz - . ,, - .. .. , Y , y . 1: S .rs be Gleam PAULINE THOMPSON Shakespearian Annual Staff. ' Bi-Weekly Staff C1-21 -Honor Society. Amongst the rarest of the good ones. TED HORN Don't look at me, girlsg it makes me' nervous. G. S. B. RICHARD KRAHL Another Florida Fan. 1 LILLIAN FARRELL To hear her sing It is to hear the birds of spring. MARY VIRGINIA POWELL ' Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. JOHN ALEXANDER Resigned to live, prepared to die, With not one sin but Poetry. G. S. B., Annual Staff. THEODORE THOMAS A rnan's a man for all a' that. ELIZABETH BURRUS She is active, stirring all A FIRE. ' As-You-Like-It, Annual Staff, Senior Play, Warrensburg Dramatics. GLADYS MOORE We are such stuff As dreams are made of and our little life Is rounded with a sleep. BURGESS McFADDEN A quiet man but true G S B Page Tummy mne sc ' 11 , . . L . . ? be gleam 5 IRENE GOSSETT l For if she will, she will, you may depend l on't. l And if she won't, she won't, so there's l an end on't. Gym Review, May Fete. CHESTER WILLIAMS Heaven give you many, many merry days! l RONALD SHERMAN Speech is great, but silence is greater. Orchestra. BERNICE SCHOWENGERDT A melody of sweet music. , Nautilus, Glee Club, Junior Play, Or- chestra. HELEN COLE She has the royal makings of a queen. President As-You-Like-It Clj, Honor Society, As-You-Like-It Play, King Tut. LEWIS HARRIS ' And when a lady's in the case, You know all other things give place. GERALD ELERICK He lived at peace with all mankind. Bi-Weekly Staff 123, Glee Club, As--You- Like-It Play. ' JEANNETTE SHOUP Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Junior Play. FRANCES PORTER Fair ladies are roses in their bud. MARY CAMPBELL Happy am I, from care I'm free! Why ar-'nt they all content like me? Page Thirty 1926 E 'P 'QQ I 1 l 'P fe . 4 1 4, 1 I L 5 1 l 5, Q .L l 0' 6: 4' i u ? O D 9 l ! l fb illibe gleam HARRIET SALISBURG She caught the Florida Fever. HAROLD BALFOUR Ready to do always smilin and Good-natured, cheerful, happy-go-lucky, 1 3' plucky. G. S. B. BOB SULLIVAN, JR. O brave new world, That has such people in't. G.S.B., Bi-Weekly Staff C1 j,Hcnor Society. HILDRED SMITH A sunshine heart, a soul of song. President Shakespearian CD, M Club, Three Pegs, Senior Play. FRANCES ELLIOTT But turn out of the way a little good scholar, toward yonder high honey- suckle hedge. Nautilus, Honor Society, Annual Staff, Editor Bi-Weekly C2j. GERALD MAGGI I will not rob you of any creditg I am but a feeble instrument, you are an Engineer. G. S. B. MARTIN MILLS I awoke one morning and found myself famous. Athenian, Senior Play, Bi-Weekly Staff CD, Orchestra. MARGARET STURGES And what she set her hand to do was done without delay. As-You-Like-It, Honor Society, Annual Staff, Bi-Weekly Staff CID. MARGARET MACDONALD Short, but sweet and sunny. Shakespearian, Three Pegs. 17 SYLVESTER ROACH No legacy is so rich as honesty. 1926 Page Thirty-one 1i 015132 Glam RUBY SHORT A companion that is cheerful. . . is worth gold. President ShakespearianC2D ,Junior Play. GOMER COOL His life is a progress -and not a station. President Athenian CZD, Boys Glee Club, Orchestra, Boys Quartet. A 4 Page Thirty-two CHESTER GREEN ' This is good news, I will go meet the ladies. A . President G.S.B.C1J, Bi-Weekly Staff-C15 , Senior Play, Junior Play. LORA BRUNE The sweetest thing that ever grew be- side a human door. President Nautilus CID, Honor Society. RUTH CRAWFORD A Fair be all thy hopes, ' And prosperous be thy life. Junior Play MARVIN CARL A deedful life, a silent voice. Athenian, Football C , Orchestra, Jun- ior Play. ALMA NUNAMAKER I know everything except myself. Football C , Bi-Weekly Staff CZJ, Glee Club, Basketball HC. MODENA HARRIS 'Tis virtue that doth make women most admired. Glee Club, Gym Review, May Fete. HAZEL SMITH ' One hair of a woman dr bell-rope. Shakespearian, Glee Club, School Pianist. aws more than a RALPH SMITH HI am modest but I am wise. ' Athenian, Junior Play, Football C , 1926 he Glearn ALICE NAGEL ELMO VESEY I can talk best you must know when I say nothing. Modest and tiny is shef' EARL MILLER I am one of those gentle ones that would use the devil with courtesy. VIRGINIA LEWIS Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. As-You-Like-It, Honor Society, King Tut, La Revue de Fantaise. MILDRED HEIDERSTADT Talk not to me, for I'll not speak a wordf' Operetta. EUCLID ALLEN There's woe in feminine hearts that there isn't more of him. Junior Play, As-You-Like-It Play. CATHERINE BATH I am as I am, and so will I beg Be it ill, be it well, be I bound, be I free. MARJORY 'BLACKBURN 'Tis well to be merry and wise. Shakespearian. OPAL SWALLEY She seems a part of joyous spring. Shakespearian. Bi-Weekly Staff CZJ, An- nual Staff,'.Glee Club. FAYE PORTER Quiet is a virtue in itself. 1926 Page Thirty three be Qeleam I i MILDRED RUTH COOK i Good name in man, or woman, Is the Q immediate jewel of their souls. 5 President M Club, Glee Club, Gym 1 Review. CARL ZUMWALT Gee, I'm small. I LEONARD BROWN Silence and reserve give one a reputa- tion for wisdom. GENEVA HADEN She has a sunny disposition. Aristonian, Glee Club. ELIZABETH MANN Her smile is like the noon splendor of a day of June. Annual Staff, Gym Review, May Fete. ALFRED HENNING Beauty and wit combined come from his paint pot. Athenian, Bi-Weekly Staff, School Artist and Cartoonist. 3 5 I Page thirty-four CYRIL WRIGHT A Fearless minds climb soonest unto crowns. DORIS WATKINS 'Tis Modesty, that makes Women seem divine. - N INA FRANSDEN I say little, but when time shall serve, there shall be smiles. Gym Review, May Fete. JOSEPH ROBERTS ,Tis well to..be honest and true. President G. S. B. 125, Football HC. 1926 be gleam ALVIN SWENSON Strength of limb and policy of mind ability in means and choice of friends. Football C Basketball C CCaptainJ. President Athenian fly, Honor Society, EVA WALTERS She doth little kindnesses, which many leave undone. DOROTHY RECORDS ' A dimple in the chin means there's a divil within. As-You-Like-It, Senior Play, Junior Play, La Revue de Fantaise. OPAL SCHULENBERG Be merry, you have cause, so have we all, of joy. Gym Review, May Fete. GENEVA EDMUNDS Her heart is as true as the sea is blue. ROY BROWN There's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness. F AY CLICKNER For where is any author in the world, teaches such beauty as a woman's eye? RUBY WILCOX The best of happiness, honor and fortunes, keep with you! Gym Review, May Fefe. ETHYL VERNE VESEY For sweet she was and true. Shakespearian, M Club, Orchestra, Three Pegs. HOWARD SHORT He served with glory and admired suc- cess. Athenlan Honor Society Student Presi dent Q23 Editor B1 Weekly C13 I 926 Page Thirty fwe 1 1 ' , - . ' he Qblsam Third row Cleft to rightl: Parker Blackburn, Dorothy Choplin, Robert Sullivan, William Harrington, Margaret Sturges, Frances Elliott. Second row: Pauline Thompson, Ross Moore, Juanita Resch, Virginia Lewis, Howard Short, Elizabeth Burrus. First row: Mabel Ohmann, Alvin Swenson, Helen Cole, Lora Brune, Drusilla Henning, Mary Hardin, Lloyd Morris. ' CArth'ur O'Leary, also a member ofthe honor society, was unable to be in the picture because of illness.D Natzonal Honor Soczcty Senzors Chapter 266 The 1926 group of the National Honor Society was the third to be elected in the William Chrlsman chapter The first group graduated in 1924 The membership of the chapter now numbers fifty four Active members are composed of fifteen per cent of the Senior class five per cent being taken in at the end of their Junior year five per cent at the end of the Hrst se mester and five per cent at the close of the Senior year Students are elected to membership on the basis of Scholarship Leadership Character and Service and are chosen by a faculty committee The scholarship requirement is that the student s average be in the upper fourth of the class We greatly regret that some who have done splendid work in activities have not made the necessary grades to be placed in the upper fourth and that others who have had a high scholastic record have not taken part in activities enough to warrant their election We feel that the honor society has been a valuable asset to the school, providing an incentive for greater effort in many ways At the end of the 1925 1926 year these four Juniors were elected to carry on the organiza tion Rosamond Filson Rilla Leeka Leroy Strohm and Lawrence Childs Page Thirty szx O I I - . i , , - 1 1 1 s . . . . , . D . ' J 1 1 ' Senzor Oflicers First Semester Office Second Semester Mary Alice Hardin President Martin Mills Marvin Carl Vice-President Gomer Cool Drucilla Henning Secretary Lora Brune Josephine Long Treasurer William Harrington Sponsors-Miss Janie Chiles, Miss Mildred Moss, Mr. Hugh Proctor The deleum MMM,-M-. C lass History H September 5, 1922, is the first milestone in our class history. On that day we, as Fresh- men, first entered the portals of William Chrisman High School. A very imposing edifice we found it, with corridors which seemingly stretched for miles and a terrifyingly great number of surprising turnings designed to confuse unsuspecting Freshmen who strayed that way. When all the crooked paths had been made straight and various minor details pertaining to programs and classes had been arranged we went to work to make ourselves a quite essential and neces- sary part of the student body. In this year we gave the first of the Hallowe'en parties which were to become an annual institution. The month of October also saw the birth of the Athletic Field Fund, sponsored by the class of '24. Being poor in worldly goods at this age, we contri- buted enthusiasm. The fall of '23 we returned with all the customary self-importance of Sophomores. Alas! We found a second Paradise Lost. In the assembly hall a new class occupied our former place in the upper regions, we were assigned to a dim and obscure corner of the lower fioor. Such treatment did not discourage us, however. We emerged from our seclusion to stage our second Hallowe'en festival, to present several successful assembly programs and,-crowning glory,-at the end of the year to be made the proud custodians of the Athletic Field by the graduating class, its author. At the beginning of our Junior year, the School Board, being unusually wealthy and in a t benevolent frame of mind completed the sum necessary for the field's purchase and it mos , was dedicated by a glorious victory over Slater. Chief among the events of this year was the Junior Play f'Mary's Millions, with Eudory, you do say the durndest things! the hit of the evening., The grand finale was the Junior reception with its Spanish fiesta setting and its introduction of the national sport of Spain, namely, bullfighting. Wh we entered our Senior year we felt that we had been unjustly defrauded of a portion en of our rightful dues. The school was Freshmanless! We held it to be the inalienable rights of 'h 'htb' d iththe every Senior class to have a corresponding Freshman class whic mig e impresse w ' 't f th i exalted position and might worship at the shrine of their superior knowledge. digni y o e r But for us this ideal was never to be realized. We bravely hid our sorrows and proceeded on our iway. Cur fourth and final Hallowe'en party was held in the Gymnasium, the night of Th Senior Christmas program was successfully given and passed into history. October 30th. e The annual play was Daddy-long-legs. All biology classes attended with their instructors. May 20, 1926, is the second milestone in our class history. On that day, as graduates, we will leave Chrisman High. For four years we have helped uphold the old traditions of Chrisman and make its new ones. These four years have been happy ones and very dear to us. May all the memories we leave behind be as pleasant as those we take with us! Page Thzrty seven Page Thzrty ezght The Qblram C lass Prophecy It was a cold, dreary day in Boston and as I walked home through the rain I thought of the happy four years I had spent in old W. C. H. S. and wondered to myself what had become of all my class-mates who had been fellow-sufferers amidst the onslaught of Miss Phelps' history papers and Miss Grimes' essays. As I was thus engrossed in my own thoughts, I felt a hearty slap on my back and turned to face my old friend Bob Lloyd, also located in Boston and who, by the way, had amassed a fortune by dramatizing the part of Dan Cupid in a number of Shubert productions. He told me that the Senior Class of '26 was to have a reunion the follow- ing week at Independence and urged me to accompany him there on the next train. We arrived at the old home town on Wednesday and were met at the station by a group having already come, among whom were Charlie Huhn, now a ceiling-washer of highstanding in the Woolworth building 5 Dorothy Choplin, who had come from Europe where she was financial manager of Margaret Sturges' Modiste Shope in Paris, Frances Elliott, a teacher in Columbia University, New York, on the subject How To Get E's From The Teachersf' Al Swenson, a congressman from Missourig Dorothy Records and Caroline Ramsey, who had recently acquired wide renown on the Orpheum stage in Mopsy and Heva, with the Punkin sisters g and our invincible Soo who was now rivaling the reputation of Ted Shawn by his bril- liant success in interpretive dancing, with Til Royster as his dancing partner. They greeted Bob and me with some of the old yells and songs and We immediately felt at home. All of us then retired to the Kick-Off Hotel situated on the site of the old livery stable on Main Street, and owned and operated by Martin Mills,with Gomer Cool's Jazzbang Orches- tra furnishing the music. The evening was spent in reminiscences of High School days both pleasant and otherwise. Some of our number, however, were particularly conspicuous by their absence. Carlyle Barnhardt was unable to come because he was sitting for'a portrait in London for the Chokum Collar Ads. Roberta Berry, too, was absent because of a pressing engagement with Fred C. Latimer, president of the boxing club at Lone Jack. Howard Short, ambassador to England, sent his best Wishes but could not come because of a previous appoint- ment with the Prince of Whales who was none other than our own Nunny. The following day, however, a few more of our classmates arrived. There appeared Ver- mel Tillery, who had established the Cross-Country-Run Hosiery Company, Kenneth Harring- ton, the Lion of Spain, who could kill two bulls with one stone and kiss his Senorita at the same time 5 and Alden Russel, who was soliciting funds for the Poor Baby's Home and had already gained for that institution thousands of dollars by his pleading look and pathetic exclamation, They're hungry!--wors'n that-they're starving! So the week passed all too quickly and the last day found us grouped at the station for a last long High School Yell. Just as we came to the last rah! I heard a sharp crashing noise and was startled into consciousness to find Mrs. Moore slamming her ruler on my study-hall table and saying, Now, John, if you insist upon sleeping in Study Hall, I'll see if Mr. Han- thorn won't provide a couch for the purpose! . Alas! Of such stuff are dreams made, for the dear old High School Days were still in the present tense and a test from Miss Phelps was scheduled for the next period. Page Thiriy-nine A 1926 --ef 1'i'i G12 EHUUH Class Will We the Senior Class of 1926 being of sound mind and possessing a fund of good common sense acquired by four years of hard labor do hereby make our last will and testament. To the Senior Class of '27 we bequeath the right to put Oli until tomorrow that which they could do todayg to bluff the teachers, namely, Miss Phelps and Miss Grimesg to second all important motions such as to adjourn and lay the matter on the table until the next meet- ingf' to sit in the ,center section and gaze at the lamps in the ceiling in the manner of Petey Mitchell and Harold Balfourg and the right to think for the incoming class. To the Junior Class of '27 we give the right to speak in a tone of voice as in the manner of an important being such as Lucas Chopling to wander into class late and explain that you had very urgent business as in the manner of Tom Bradyg to whistle on your way to study hall and then stop as you feel Mrs. Moore looking at youg to advise the administration as to how to run the school. A ' To the Sophomore Class of '27 we give the right to ask teachers silly questions as in the manner of Charles Downeyg to deposit gumunder the study hall table so it will ensnare the clothes of the next occupant of the aforementioned table 3 to clap loudly at all the assemblysg to act very meek when a teacher or a senior is around. . To'the school at large we bequeath the right to get tardy and absent slips from the office, to gaze at the trophies in the trophy case 3 to idolize men like Sou Leekag and to make life miser- able for the incoming class. We make the following individual bequests and to wit, viz: To Paul Gould we leave the towering heights of Charles Huhn. To Aldine Smith we leave Dorothy Record's mischieviousness. To Wallace Palmer we leave Harold Humphrey's right to talk, and second motions in assembly. To Marcella Zutz we leave Pie Henning's brush, pen, and charcoal to make the school's posters and amuse the students. To Harold Coldsnow we leave Harold Buchanan's habit of not thinking before he speaks. To Joseph Hufferd we leave Kenneth Harrington's yell-leading abilities. To some ambitious Junior we leave Charles Downey's hard job, as editor of the Annual. To Lois Daniel we leave Vermel Tillery's foolishness. ' To Elvert Himes we leave Carlyle Barnhardt's handsome features. To Coach Little we leave Speedy Latimer. To Ralph York we will leave Faye Lindsey if he can get her consent. To Mrs. Moore we leave the noisy Juniors. Alden Russell gives his right to talk to Verlia Short, to Wallace Palmer. Chet Green gives his ability to make love, to Lane Jackson who we are given reason to believe may need it. Dean Vanderwood's ability to Charleston goes to Gus Wright. The above enumerations we give and bequeath according to our will on this lst day of May, A. D. 1926. Hereunto I set my hand and seal, CSignedJ Martin Mills Subscribed and sworn before me this 3rd day of May, 1926. ' J. N. Hanthorn, Principal Page Forty 1926s The Qleam - JUNIQRS 1926 -'W be gleam Adams, Dean Adams, Eugenia Alexander, Verla Allen, Dorothy Allen, Gene Alley, Faye Alley, Ruth' Alumbaugh, Joy Annis, Constance Bates, Minnie Becker, J. Adie Bennion, Donnetta Berkemeier, George Brady, Thomas Brainerd, Octa Bright, James Brown, Frank Brown, Richard Buchanan, James Burson, Harold Butler, Clara Butler, Emma Campbell, Leonard Cash, Harriet H Page Forty-two junior Class Roll Chapman, Margaret Childs, Lawrence Choplin, Lucas Cleveland, Gertrude Cochran, Dorothy Collings, Max Comstock, Cleta Cox, Vera Craton, Oral Crick, James Criley, Wilma Curnutt, Floyd Daniel, Lois Doutt, Marjorie Downey, Margie Duncan, Calvin Dyer, Grace Erickson, William Farrell, Delta Fields, Noel Filson, Rosamond Fligg, Mary Gibbs, Evelyn Gibson, Mary Louise 1926 or Gillespie, Marian Gillespie, Mildred Goode, Delmar ' Doodman, William Gould, Paul Graham, Richard Grenwalt, Arden Griffith, Sarah Gross, Felix Grube, Mary Gunsolley, Bertha Haberlein, Kathryn Halliburton, Gladys Handley, William Head, Katherine Hicks, Fern Higgins, Harold Himes, Elvert Hobbs, Marie Hobbs, Ruth Hocker, Joseph Hocker, Katherine Holzbaur, Herman Hulmes, Orville UECEUNHI Johnson, Nina Jones, Helen Julian, Reginald Kelley, Afton Keyes, Wayne King, Louise Kinser, Harriet Laiferty, Mae Larsen, Gladys Latimer, Fred Leeka, Rilla Lienau, Alvin Lloyd, Roberts Long, Louella Luff, Allegra Lynch, Hubert Mabbott, Guilford MacFarlane, Violet Madden, Mary Irene Marqua, Matthew Maxon, Ernestine Mayfield, Frank McBride, Georgia junior Class Roll McCarroll, Porter McKinney, Louise Melchert, Robert Miller, Lida Moberly, Mabel Modie, Evelyn Nace, Milford Neff, Ruby Offutt, Gertrude Owens, Helen Palmer, Wallace Peglar, Dorothy Pierson, Donly Porter, Minerva Randall, William Reed, Maurine Reick, Elizabeth Robinson, Charlotte Robinson, Louise Roedel, Ardith Rothmeyer, Marie Schafer, Harold Scott, Anna Belle Short, Verlia 1926 Siepel, Hubert Simpson, Ferne Simpson, Forrest Smith, Aldine Snider, Dan Spurgeon, Roberta Strohm, Leroy Sutton, Otis Terhune, James Thomas, William Thorpe, Vera Twyman, Lucille Vesey, Elmo Wattenborg, Frieda Westwood, J. T. White, Harry White, Ruth Willard, Leland Williamson, Roberta Wilson, Rufus Young, Gladys Zumwalt, Carl Zutz, Marcella Page Forty three he Qeleam junior Class Ohficers First Semester Office Second Semester Verlia Short President Verlia Short Wallace Palmer Vice-President Lawrence Childs Leroy Strohm Treasurer Leroy Strohm Leroy Strohm Secretary J. Addie Becker Parliamentarian Wallace Palmer Reporter Rosamond Filson Sponsors-Miss Margaret Phelps Miss Hudspeth Miss Potter The junzor Play By far the most pretentious project launched by the Juniors this year was thelr annual play Adam and Eva The play saw Broadway for many months but lt took the Jumors of 25 26 to really do It Justice As J T Westwood who appeared as Lord Andrew Gordon might say It Jolly well deserves to be a topping success with all the bally labor we put in on it And Frank Mayfield who did admirable Justlce to the characterization of Clinton De Witt, might reply Pious observation old fellow pious observatlonl On April 30th the curtam rose before a crowded house Everybody settled down to witness a play which had been voted promising A gentleman was seated at a desk ln a richly furnlshed room Who 1S lt? Why Jimmy Br1ght,of course The work of James as James King the rubber magnate was almost beyond cr1t1c1sm If anyone could have portrayed the part of Adam Smith better than Hubert Lynch that party deserves congratulatlon Ardith Roedell as Corinthia Mary Madden as Aunt Abby and Addie Becker as Dr Delamater all did good work Frank Mayfield and Kathryn Haberleln as Cl1I1l'1le and Julie were the l1fe of the party Eva Donnetta Benmon was a most delightful heroine Lord Andrew Gordon was J T Westwood and J T was Lord Andrew in every sense of e word Wallace Palmer took the part of Uncle Horace a new da da in the person of Adam Smith hls business manager who had illusions as to the sanctity of home l1fe King went up to Manouse to look after his rubber plantatlons Adam became disillusioned in short order and startled his family by telling them their father was ruined How the farmly woke up to their own deficiencies made the play When King came back Adam told the folks that the rum fiction was just a scheme to make them come to the realization that they had to shift for themselves Of course Adam married Eva The play was presented two evenings It was well attended Much credit IS due to the sponsors Miss Phelps Miss Potter and Mlss Hudspeth Other notable events on the J umor Calendar were the Junior Hallowe en Party October 30 and the Junlor Peception honoring the departing Seniors Page Forty four I 926 7 Y I . . . . A , . . . . . , ,, . th . The story: James King, pestered by his idle-rich family to the breaking point, gave them The Eleam S OPH UM ORE S 1926 8 Page Forty sw -1 '1 i JL V , , r r f fi 1 s v . 1 i i -r 1 l I 'P l V. 4? i I N , 17 I , w - 'h 3 ' 1 1 , 1 I .,,.,,, ,, ,, Hgmfnl Y Y , , ' 5 . vzlr,-I-I -5.-.- '.:Q,'..,.Q-.., Q.l-f., g.. f .... .', .,.,. ' .,:. ', ,,.,,,g,4qm,,,,..4,.m4-,N-,.w,:4,Ll,L,,,i.,F VA,v lli, , .:: ,.-- ZHV-.5-QW-1 ,',N4- PZ:-ww-,Q-Era?-unwh N nn--M K N Alexander, Fernoy Alexander, Francis Alkire, Thelma Allen, F. R. Anderson, William Andes, Leola Aylor, Leola Aylor, Donald Baldry, Carolene Barker, Edith Mae Barnard, Verlie Barrett, Dorothy Barto, Evelyn Bates, Thomas Beam, Lonnie Beebe, Opal Bishop, Helen Grace Blackburn, Marie Blackmore, Emily Blatt, Hubert Bogue, Florence Bonham, Bonna Brauninger, Max Brewer, Mary Brune, Elsie Bryant, Dorothy Budd, Earl Bunch, Alma Bush, Mary Velma Campbell, Almarine Campbell, Joseph Campbell, Vester Carpenter, Ralph Chappelow, Robert Chiles, Lucile Chinnery, Herbert' Chrestensen, Dorothy Clark, Mary Clow, Arthur Clow, William Coble, Dorothy Cockerill, Gerald Coldsnow, Harold Corder, Pauline Cordes, Arthur Cox, McKay Crabtree, Glen Crawford, Clyde Crawford, Robert Crowder, Jennie be ctbleam Sophomore Class Roll Curtis, Earl Curtis, Mabel Danielson, J. C. Davidson, Norman Davis, Effie Jane Davis, Helen Dickinson, Jacob Dimoush, Albert Dowker, John Ewing, Elmer Farrow, Josephine Ferguson, Mary Fisher, Raymond Fitzgerald, Gwendolyn Fry, Charles Galvin, Robertson Gardner, James Gillespie, Gerald Good, Lawrence Green, Lila Gregg, Harriett Hagan, Howard Hague, Juanita Haines, Charles Hair, Evelyn - Halliburton, Fern Harrington, Mildred Harrington, Richard Hart, Irene Herman, Mabel Hersperger, Julia Lee Hickman, Mary Jo Hill, Margaret Hills, Marian Hinde, John W Hininger, Doris Hoerning, Mabel Holzbaur, Alice Hopkins, Maudelle Howe, Lloyd Howland, Bessie Ingram, Edwin Irving, Sands Jackson, John Jackson, Lane Jasper, Ralph Jenkins, Nissley Johnson, Ellwood Johnson, Norene Johnson, Ruby 1926 Kirk, Dwight Knapheide, Harold Knapheide, Minnie Knisley, Lorne Koehler, Dorothy Kress, Gordon Keuhnl, Nolan Lane, Dorothy Lane, Elizabeth Langton, Marion Lanphen, Alberta Lewis, Cornelia ' Lewis, Edward Lockard, Leota Luther, Monetta Lynch, John Lynch, Ruth Mangum, Alice Maxon, Wilford May, Paul May, Roderick McClelland, Roger McDonald, Louise McGee, Lawrence McManigal, Donald Mericle, Elizabeth Merker, Ruth Miller, Corrine Miller, Gertrude Mills, William Milton, Franklin Mitchell, Sue Louise Moore, Elmer' . Moran, Clarence Morgan, Grant Morgan, Harold Morman, William Morrow, Elman Nelson, Arline Osborn, Frank Q Owen, John Ownes, Boyd Page, Wilna Patrick, Elizabeth Pennell, Darwin Peoples, Leon Peterson, Gertrude Pitts, Andrew Poertner, Henry Price, Stanley Page Forty seven Qurollo Helen Raschke Vivian Redding V1v1an Redfield Dean Resch Russell Rhone Florence Riske Virginia Roberts Bonita Roberts Victor Rothwell Ora Royster Jacquelme Ruppert Ernest Scheperclaus Stella Schulenberg Robert Seevers Ida Sellers Virgil Shearer Paul Shumaker Ruth be Meant Sophomore Class Roll Simms Frances Smlth Chester Smith Helen Smith Mildred Smith Opal Soapes Helen Southern Nelson Spahr Dorothy Spillman Paul Standefer Minnie Lee Sutton Hazel Swenson Orvar Tatum Herbert Thomas Catherine Thomas Gerald Thomas Margie Thompson Velma Thorpe Maxlne Tlgnor Ferdinand Trowbridge Frances Tudor Ruby Turner John Vail Effie Lee Vanderwood Hazel Van Dyke Evelyn Wagner Allen Welch Covene Williams Frank Williams Naomi Wilson Doris Winn Imogene Woodruff Harold Wrlght Earl York Ralph Zerr Myron Ziegenhorn Florence THE BIRDS PLOT CW1'zttenforBette1'Englzsh Weel J The birds of the air were quite shocked one night As they stopped in the midst of a long long Hight They heard a smart scholar say I am t got And you ll flnd that they formed a little plot Says one to the other We ll teach them to speak Like humans in less than a month or a week We ll smg I am t got I am t got all the day And scare them all back 1nto better speech way The birds formed a chorus and carolled all day While the children went to and from school or to p All that they sang was that ugly am t got And they were successful 1n their little plot The scholar who erred began to turn gray lay 7 7 7. 7 7 7 . 7 7 7 1 7 , 7 . 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 . 7 7 7 7 7 y . ,I . 7 7 7 s 7 I 7 7 7 3 , 7 7 , 7 ' 7 7 7 X 7 7 7 I 7 7 7 ' .1 1.i-. A 7 7 7 rc 7 7 77 7 7 , . . zz 7 7 7 7 ' I ' 7 ' 7 7 7 7 7 7 , ' 77 . U ' 7 77 7 Page Forty-eight And his face grew as white as the old milky way, He promised never to say ain't got again, For the wise little birds never ceased until then. And now when that student almost says ain't got He remembers the birds and their fine little plot. -Dorothy Koehler 719267 be gleam Sophomore Prophecy In the spring of '28 the Majestic came to anchor off Calcutta. Among the passengers was a young man, homesick and disconsolate, who, as he walked down the gang-plank and wandered wearily about his affairs kept thinking of his old high school. A sign attracted his attention. It said, The Past, Present, or Future, and he knew it for'the.home of some crystal gazersf' He went in and seated himself before a crystal. Gradually the surroundings faded and in the globe he saw Chrisman High School, his Alma Mater, revolve out of the misti- ness. In the office sat the honored and revered principal, Mr. J. N. Hanthorn, talking earnestly with the Student President, Edwin Ingram, recently elected to fill the position held by Helen Grace Bishop during the first semester. In the gym the basket ball team, now under the ad- mirable leadership of Coach Little and Captain J . C. Danielson,was having a last consultation before the game with Marshall that night. Orvar Swenson and Helen Grace Bishop, Chris- man's debating team, were practicing in the Assembly Hall for the debate the next week at Columbia which was to decide the state championship. In the Gleam 'room Marie Blackburn and her staff were assembling the annual-Gleam. On top of the pile of copies was a picture of Honey Linson with the inscription, Football Captain 1927-283' On the notice board were two announcements, one stating that by the recent elections, Jacky Royster was president of the As-You-Like-It Literary Society and that Elsie Brune headed the Nautilus Literary Society, the other proclaiming the victory of Corrine Miller in the Latin contest at Warrens- burg. The trophy case had many new additions from basketball, football, track, music, and debate. Then he saw the auditorium of the Memorial Building packed with people for the Marshall game to decide the Big Seven Championship. The band, Ernest Ruppert, Ralph Jasper, Wil- liam Mills, Fernoy Alexander, and Gerald Gillespie prominent in it, played, then the greatest yell leader Chrisman ever produced, Joe Hufferd, led in the high school yell. With a minute to go the score stood 20-19, Marshall. Danielson tipped the ball to Joe Price, who turned and made the winning goal from center just as the whistle blew. ' The vision faded. Our old classmate arose and set about his classwork with renewed in- terest and a vow to finish his high school work at Chrisman in the near future. Page Forty-'nine -e e 1926 q El be gleam E' PaocFift1j Sophomore Oiiicers First Semester Office Edwin Ingram President Mary Jo Hickman Vice-President Mildred Smith Secretary A Naomi williams Treasurer Orvar Swenson Parliamentarian Corrine Miller Reporter Opal Smith Sergeant-at-Arms Richard Harrington Yell Leader Second Semester Mary Jo Hickman Corrine Miller Glenn Crabtree John Owen Jacob Dickinson Edwin Ingram John Turner Sponsors-Mrs. Moore, Miss Mary Lucas, J. V. Endicott ON SCHOOL DAY MEMORY BOOKS The other night my Fancy wandered, And o'er old school friends' names, I pondered, Of friends, friends now but half recalled And oh-how willingly they scrawled, If you love me as I love you No knife can cut our love in two. So Bob and Jake and Kitty and Min, Put down their names and thoughts therein My teachers too wrote their autograph And darling Nell wrote with a laugh, When you are old and cannot see Put on your specs and think of me. Where are they all? Ah, many a name Is scrolled upon the Book of fame, While some are 'scribed upon the stone And some with ivy over-grown. . Then comes one's words a simple plea, A world, though just, Remember Me. Dear Fellow Sophomore, known awhile, Companion of a league or mile, My book, my heart, though Time may laugh Will ever hold your autograph: The one by whom these lines are penned Will never cease to be your friend. Helen Davis 1926' The Qbleam r 1 JUNIQR HIGH 1 926 be gleam The New Building Now completed, the new Junior High School building, at the corner of Pleasant and Van Horn, is a monument to the progressive-mindedness of the citizens of Independence. This thoroughly modern four story building, covering 9,996 square feet of ground, is a structure of which any community might well be proud. There are in it thirty class rooms, of which, at present, nineteen are being used. This means that 'without more building in the immediate future, there is yet room in which to grow. The building is absolutely fire-proof. The structure framework is the best quality steel, the floorings and stairs are concrete,'the walls are rough plastered tile. The minimum amount of wood-work has been used. ' K Careful attention has been given to the lighting. In every room the windows are above eye-level, occupy one whole 'side of the room, and are so arranged that the light falls over the left shoulder of the pupils, yet no teacher faces the light. For dark days, there are four large, opaque electric lights in each room. The windowshades are adjustable from the center of the windows, thus making possible proper distribution of light and shadow, as well as overhead ventilation withoutdamagelto the shades. The windows are built to be lowered from the top as well as raised frornthe bottom. .This insures perfect air circulationand prevents drafts. Any number of smaller features distinguishes this building from others. Built-in book- cases and supply cabinets are ornamental as well as serviceable features in each room. The black-boards, of which there are 3,900 square feet, are placed at a height best suited to the stature of the pupil. Wire screening makes the chalk troughs dustless. Panels of cork bulletin boards are in each hall and in most of the rooms. Each study chair has beneath it a shelf for books. Thereare four sanitary drinking fountains on each floor from which gushes pure water, artifically cooled by being passed through pipes laid deep in the ground. The cement floors are finished with three coats of gray cement paint. The Hoor base of cement has rounded corners to prevent the accumulation of dust. Individual steellockers arranged in rows in the halls provide safe as Well as a convenient place for books and wraps. A passageway leads from the third floor of the new building to the second floors of the Library and old Junior High buildings. Two fire-proof doors, however, can be drawn to 'sepa- rate the two. ' Efficiency, comfort, and beauty are the effects achieved in the new Junior High School building. , Page Fifty-two I 926 be Qbleam MR. A. C. MORRIS Principal of Junior High School He rules with even hand this empire of the mindg The wayward find him just, the timid find him kind. Freshman Faculty MRS. A. C. MORRIS ............. ..........,.,,,.,,,,., S ecretary JESS BARTHOLOMEW .... .................., Mathematics MARY ROSE BARRONS ........ ........... E nglish, History CAROLINE BEDFORD .... .... .... ............................................ S e w ing HELEN BROCKWAY .... .... .... ...................................,............ I-I i s tory IRENE FROMAN .... ,... .... .............................,...................... M a t hematics LAURA FRANCES HEADEN .... .... .... ........................ S p a nish, History EMMA MAY KRUMBACH .......................................................... English BEULAH LANG .... .... .... ............................................................ H i s tory FERD MASTERS ,,,, ,,,. -.,. ....,.....,........,.................... . . , .Manual Training - MARIE PICKARD .... .... .... ................................................ M a t hematics ALICE REID .... .... .... ......................-----.----------.---------.-------..-....... L 21 t in CAROLYN TWYMAN ,... .... .... .........................-....-...-. E V1 g lish, History 1926 Page Fzfty three Page Fifty-four Page Fzfty fwe Ciba Qeleam Freshman Class Roll First Semester Office Robert Alexander President Adelia Yankee Vice-President Carol Davis Secretary-Treasurer Gilbert May . Sergeant-at-arms Paul Henning Gleamingsrlilditor Adams, Fern Adams, Jewell Adams, Melvin Adams, Rozella Albert Alberti, Alexander, Robert Alurnbaugh, Frank Alumbaugh, Garnette Anderson, Lawrence Anderson, Ruby Arms, Dorothy Barmore, Beryl Barnard, Ellis Barnhard, Alfred Barnhardt, Cyril Barrett, Cassell Barron, Ellen Barto, Madeleine Bascom, Jennie Lee Basham, Floyd Bath, Mildred H L Batterton, Frances Batterton, Martha Beal, Jewell Beery, J. W. Bell, Thomas Bender, Blaine Boulger, Gertrude Bowers, Alfred Bozarth, Darwin Brashear, William Brauninger, Glen Bray, Charles Breen, Sadie Bridges, Cornelius Bright, Louise Bronson, Guinn Brown, Dorothy Brown, Louise Page Fifty-six Brown, Riley Brown, Walter Buchanan, Hunter Allen Bullard, La Rena Bunyar, Robert Burson, Glenn Campbell, Violet Cassell, Nannabell Chapman, Arlon Chapman, Vera Chappelow, Gertrude Chiles, Lutie Collins, Roberta Cook, Leonard Cool, Lois Cool, Louise Copeland, Proctor Corn, Lavage Courtway, Edgar Cox, Everett Crabtree, Blanche Crull, Wilma Curran, Harold Curtis, Bessie Danielson, Arletta Darrow, David David, Ella Davis, Carol Dawson, Millard Dillee, Ivan Duncan, Jack Edmunds, Blanch Eighinger, Hazel Etzenhouser, Chester Etzenhouser, Muriel Fairbanks, Delores Farrell, Walter Fish, Duane Flanagan, Paul 1926 Second Semester Merrell Pratt Frank Alumbaugh Florence Willard Billy Lee Nadine Myers Frisbey, Helen Frost, Martha Frances Galloway, Jack Garrett, Isabel Garrison, Dollie Garrison, Martha Gillen, Wendell Givan, Victor Gooch, Henry Goodman, Bryant Gordon, Berieth Graham, Jerry Gray, Katherine Green, Anna Guthrie, Carmen Guthrie, Morelle Hacker, Alice Hall, Charles Hall, Edwin Ham, Virgil Handley, Juanita Hanthorn, Mildred Hare, James Harrington, Ruth Harris, Juanita Harris, Lee Roy Hattey, Harry Haun, Wanda Heflin, Lotha Heiderstadt, Kathleen Henning, Paul Henry, Kenneth Hill, Mildred Himes, Gwendolyn Hoff, Albert Hoffman, Adaline Hollis, Eveleen Marie Howe, Earl Huston, Frank Hutchens, Aileen Jamison, Verle Jasper, Helen Jenner, Vina May Jennings, Grace Jessee, George Joerndt, Vera Johnston, Lorne Johnson, Harold Jones, Harvey Julian, Kermit Keenan, Harold Keirsey, Lofton Kelley, Donald Kelley, Robert Kennicut, Ernest Keyes, Wanda Kidder, Loren King Margaret Knapheide, Helen Koehler, Berenice Kreeger, Walter Langton, Mark Lanphear, Charles Layden, Thomas Lee, Billy Liddle, William Liebi, Arthur Linson, Lionel Litsinger, Alberta Long, Claire Ludlam, Edith Luff, Paul McCarroll, Thomas McKay, Norman Malee, Theodore Marqua, Frank Marquis, Martha Mae Martin, Orbey Maxon, Howard May, Gilbert Melchert, Ralph Miles, Mary Mills, Lee Robert Modie, John Moore, Curtis Moore, Nora Morgan, David bs 41512511111 Freshman Class Roll Morrow, Mildred Myers, Eula Myers, Lucile . Myers, Martin Myers, Nadine Nagel, Flora Nelson, La Veta Nigh, Mary Overcast, Eura Mae Parrish, Cecil Pence, Paul Pendleton, Katherine Peoples, George Piper, L. E. Ploeger, Olin Pratt, Merrell Price, Nadine Rader, Thelma Ragan, Ervart Rauh, Ellis Reed, Clarence Reeder, Louise Riepma, Junior Riske, Edwin Robinson, Nina Rockhold, Raymond Rogers, Louise Rohrs, Frank Roney, Twyla Ryan, Roy Salisbury, Wilma Schulz, Carl Sebolt, Freddie Seevers, Frances Shawhan, John Shedd, Robert Sherman, Leonard Shirk, Berl Shoop, Miriam Shoup, Sylvia Belle Siegfried, Pauline Smith, Hazel Smith, Helen Smith, Letha Smith, Lucile Smith, Lynn Smith, Ruth Smith, Wayne 1926 Soderstadt, Ruth Soldan Els, Lloyd Stanfield, Lillian Stephenson, Myra Stewart, Ethel Stoner, Lloyd Stonger, Vida Stovall, Mabel Stover, Mozelle Strodtman, Nadine Strother, Jean Davis Sutton, Dorothy Taylor, Mary Taylor, Mildred Terryberry, Jean Thomas, Alice Thomas, Gertrude Thomas, Sarah Thompson, Helen Todd, Lyndell Tucker, Alice Mae Tucker, Wayne , Turnbull, Marvin Turner, Belva Turner, Bruce Turner, Ruth Tyler, Eugenia Vesey, Doris Walker, Morgan Warren, Beryl Warren, Tom Waterfield, Lucille Waterman, Beorgia Watkins, John Watson, Mary Wattenberg, Carl Weatherford, Junior Whitehead, Carl Willard, Florence Williams, Leonard Williamson, Margaret Wipper, John Wisson, Arthur Witt, Charline Worth, Arthur Wright, Perry Yankee, Adlia Yates, Josephine Page Fifty-seven The Qbleam V 1 r 4Standing:' Linson, Julian, Seaton, Martin, and Bartholomew, coach ' ' Front row: Bozarth, Benson CCaptJ, and Keenan Basketball , Basketball season opened early in December with about twenty-five men reporting for practice regularly. Many of these were players with a year or two experience either in the ward schools or inthe Junior High teams of 1924 and 1925. Joe Benson was elected captain. An eighth grade team was also formed and played two games, one with Sugar Creek which they won 11-8, and a second with Woodland where they lost 10-13. Because of the small number of eighth grade pupils on the team no further eighth grade games wereiplayed. The Junior High team opened its season with a game at Northeast Junior High. They were defeated by this team 36-0. Other games were-Garfield 10, Junior High 113 Mt. Wash- ington 7, Junior High 10g Garfield 8, Junior High 135 Sugar Creek Club 20, Junior High 16. The second team played and defeated the Fly Club of W. C. H. S. by a score of 13-23 as a preliminary game to the game with Sugar Creek Community Church team. The last game of the season was with the William Chrisman Second team, the Junior High defeating the Chrisman team 40-17. Letters were givensix of the players who finished the season and played in the greater part of the games. They were Harold Keenan, F, Joe Benson CCapt.j F5 Kermit Julian, Cg Lionel Linson, Gp Orby Martin, G, Gorman Seaton, G. Page Fifty-eight I 926 e M 'l k x x L rtfQHw dMmnu- The Anti-Cigarette League - The first Anti-Cigarette League in Independence was organized six Years ago in the JuniorHigh School. A few of the boys wondered why - their grades were so low compared to the rest of the class. Knowing that all of these boys were addicted to cigarettes, the principal sug- gested that it was because they were doped with the nicotine from the tobacco. One day when the boys were taken to school by the truancy oHicer, Mr. Lavelle, they were shown by the school records the bad effects of tobacco on grades. They found that they were making practically all the failing grades in their class altho they were about one and one 5 half years older than the average pupil in the class. However, the latter did not smoke. As a result of their conversation, these boys Organized the Anti-Cigarette League that has been continued ever since. When the League was first organized, the first act was to go in a body before the City Council where they were successful in having an ordinance passed prohibiting the sale of cigar- ettes to boys under eighteen years of age. This year the League bought a mimeograph machine. The officers for 1925-26 are as follows: President .....,...........V.V,...,.......,, .....,...........,,.. R obert Kelley lst Vice-President ,,r.. ,,,Y,,,., M erriel Etzenhouser 2nd Vice-President ..r. .,.r,.. R eginald Loosemore Secretary ....,.r,,..,., ,,,....,.,. B laine Bender Treasurer ....,, ...,,.,,, J ohn Shawhan The A. O. O.A. Girls' Club - A need for a girls' organization had been felt for some time in the Junior High School. It was not until the fall of 1923, however, that the Four Square Club was organized. It adopted the symbolic letters, ax' , 2 A. O. O. A. for a motto, and these letters appear on the bronze pins. 5 The purpose of the club is to promote cooperative good fellow- ' V 2 rg ' W ship and such ideals as are in keeping with the highest type of American 1 girlhood. The members strive to attain the ideals of scholarship, cour- ,V .V tesy, trustworthiness, loyalty, perseverance, truth, and womanliness I at all times. . Any girl in Junior High School is eligible for membership. Prac- V'V,V , tically all are members now, as are the women teachers. The present membership is 450. The governing body of the club is made up of the odicers and thirty congresswomen, one elected from each room. These are elected annually from a list of those members who have no grade below the average. The club is advised by three faculty members chosen yearly. The oflicers for 1925-26 are as follows: President Y----,---V,,-,.,,,--Y---,,, ,,,,,,.--, ,.,,,,,,, M a ry Eleanor Pruyn lst Vice-President ..........------.- ------ - ----- M afga-Tet Qlfmn znd vice-President ........ -----.-- ------ L 0 we Bflghf Secretary-Treasurer .... ------------------------- A HH- Buffus Reporter .--- ,--- A -Y-VA-V--VA ,Y,,,.,,, M a rgaret Williamson Page Fifty-nine -- + r1926c xx 'X X i r If 1 X .A f X X X X N X , Si-QW N K m Q14 Q5 M' 5 X Q f ff 'N 1 f.'f1z'W1M Q Q V ff f Y -fl 'Wigan Q' W4-.44 , . fn ' if 'AA X ' , wig. ' .14 :V , -xx it E X , 7 12' x 9 N 1- K-f'ff X Q f!.S- Emukf-5 mimi PgS '-, 5 Z he clblrulile Athenian Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Prest.-Alvin Swenson Gomer Cool Vice-Pres.-William Harrington Wallace Palmer Secy.-James Gardner Franklin Milton Treas.-Orvar Swenson Lawrence Childs Attorney General-Frank White Sergeant-at-arms-Dean Adams The Athenians have had a very busy year. The first and largest undertaking was the three-act play entitled Three Wise Fools,'1 which was presented to the public on the nights of December the eleventh and twelfth as their third annual play production. The cast included Wallace Palmer, Alvin Swenson, Marion Schafer, Verlia Short, Mary Alice Hardin, Elvert Himes, Gomer Cool, Howard Short, Raymond Fisher, Martin Mills, Nolan Keuhnl, Frank White and George Berkemeier. Several programs have been presented in Assembly during each semester. The Krismus Karnival sponsored by the Athenians was merely the inter-society mixer under a different name. It proved quite successful. The line-party held in mid-February was attended by a large majority of the members. Two large busses solved the transportation problem. Some of the most active parts in school affairs played by Athenians were the odices of student president for both semesters, editor-in-chief of the bi-weekly Gleam for the Hrst semester and editor-in-chief of the Annual Gleam, as well as several minor positions on each Gleam staff. Three men played on the first foot-ball team and three on the first basket-ball team. One man was placed on the second all-star State Basketball Team. Both boys on the state debating team representing William Chrisman were Athenians. The Athenians were well represented in the oratorical and musical contests. Page Szxty three ml' lv YW I W. 1 x W, il .l l: W 1 W W WW WW JW , PI . 'WI W A I W Q, W W W 1, WW IW QW WW W W W? 3 W i WW 1 W W W W .WW . W IW W W W W W W W W , W W W I W W W V W W Wr iW WW iz WW ll WW W W W WW W W. WW l W , . be gleam W st.. George S. Bryant Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Chester Green Joe Roberts Vice-Pres.-Harold Balfour Carlyle Barnhardt Secy.-Ted Horn Frank Brown Serg.-at-arms.-Darell Craton ' James Bright Atty. Gen.-William Randall Jacob Dickinson Reporter- ' William Randall The George S. Bryant Society has completed a most successful year, in that splendid attendance and good programs have characterized the regular meetings. Grades have been exceptionally high this year due to a standard instituted at the first of the year. The standard requires that every member have the usual A average or be dropped from the roll. Correlative to this is the Honor Roll, which was instituted at the first of the year. In order to have your name on the roll you must be present for every meeting during the six weeks, t k . . . . . a e an active part 1n programs as well as ln the general business of the society and have made ten points in grades. M was placed as two points and the others corresponded. In a social way the organization has been particularly active. In November a party was given for the members and their girl friends. All were present of course, and an enjoyable evening was experienced. On February 22 a patriotic program was presented at 8 P M to the parents of the boys the School Board, the Faculty and Alumni members. Orations were given and musical num- bers presented along wlth a one-act play, Crossed Wires . But the main feature of the even- mg was the banquet in the Study Hall, just following the program upstairs. The work of the entire year may be summed up in one sentence, The administration has been perfect, the program interesting throughout, and the members most willing to adapt them- selves to it. Page Sixty-four A 1926 be Qelrann Nautilus Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Lora Brune Helen Corthell Vice-Pres.-Marie Blackburn Bernice Schowengerdt Secy.-Dorothy Hunter Ardith Roedell Treas.-Roberta Williamson Elsie Brune Reporter-Bernice Schowengerdt Roberta Spurgeon Sponsors-Miss Eva Fitterling and Miss Ellen Singleton The Nautilus Literary Society was organized on Thursday, October 25, 1919, by eleven girls, who selected their name from Oliver Wendell Holmes' well known poem, The Chambered Nautilus , using as their motto the last stanza, beginning Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul. During the past year each member has been encouraged to take part in the activities of the Society. Four groups were formed in the early Spring, each endeavoring to present the best of a series of weekly programs, which were judged by disinterested members of the faculty. On December 4, a pep assembly was put on for the Liberty Football Game. The headliner of this program was a two-act farce Hamlet in Modern Dress, written by one of our own members. Another feature was a series of numbers centering around the Nautilus . A large facsimile of the Nautilus shell was used with beautiful lighting effects. This, too, was created by Nautilus members. On April 9, another interesting assembly was given with a one-act play, Our Aunt from California , as the feature. In November a tea was given at the home of Helen Corthell, in honor of the new mem- bers. On March 9, the girls of the Freshman Class were entertained with a tea at the home of Mary Hardin. This makes rather a full social calendar with one or two smaller parties and our Annual Spring Party. Early last fall a wienie roast was given at Swope Park, and our Annual Picnic was held in May. We are well represented in the National Honor Society, having three senior members, Mary Hardin, Lora Brune, and Frances Elliott. Page Sixty-five 1 926 - be Qeleam' As-You-Like-It g First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Helen Cole Elizabeth Hickerson Vice-Pres.-Dorothy Records .Tacky Royster Secy. -Julia Lee Hersperger Mabel Ohman Treas.-Kathryn Haberlein Dorothy Records Reporter-Marian Hills Kathryn Haberlein . Sponsor-Miss Grimes ' The As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society has been quite successful this school year of 1925- 26. The club began its success by giving a novel Hallowe'en program. At Christmas time the name of a needy family was secured from the Welfare League, and that family was made happy by a basket of good things to eat along with some few toys and clothes. The society, being organized for dramatic purposes, decided that it would be worthwhile to study and present one act plays in the regular weekly meetings. This has been done, to the advantage of all the members. It has been customary in the past few years for the As-You-Like-Its to give the Valentine program in assembly. Along with a ukelele chorus and other musical numbers a clever one- act play was presented, Miss Hitty's Valentine. The same program was given at a reception which theclub had for its parents and friends. Study hall was transformed into an effective room by pretty lamps, red paper hearts, and curtains. Valentine refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. The climax of the year was reached with the production of the play Come Out of the Kitchen. This was given on March 26 with the best of success. The plot was entertaining and the settings were different from the average play. Alarge part of the society's success is due to the efforts. and the faithful work of its sponsor, Miss Grimes. Page Sixty szx The Qblram l Shakespearian Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Hildred Smith Ruby Short Vice-Pres.-Rilla Leeka Bertha Gunsolley Secy.-Marjorie Blackburn Opal Swalley Gleam Reporter-Hazel Smith Ruby Piper Sergeants-Ethel Verne Vesey, Imogene Winn Parliamentarian-Fay Lindsay The Shakespearian Literary Society of 1925 and 1926 has had a most successful year, and has maintained the high standard it has always held since its organization in 1921-22. Seven- teen members represented this club at the beginning of the school term but since then fourteen new members have been initiated, a large per cent of this number being initiated at a party given at the home of Miss Caroline Baldry. The society has given programs not only for its own benefit but for the school also. This year two assembly programs have been presented, one Pep Assembly, the other an April Fools' program. The Annual play, The Three Pegs , probably the chief event of the year, was given February 53 and March 19, a banquet for the representatives of each school organ- ization, school board, and faculty was served in the study hall. As the society's colors are red and white, the room was artistically decorated. The Shakespearians gave to the cooking class fifteen dollars for dining room equipment. The annual party given in April was pronounced a great success. Alumni members were the honored guests. The credit and success of this year's work is largely due to the leadership of the sponsors, Miss Craven and Miss Campbell. Page Sixty-seven 1926 111 The Qbleam r . M Club President ..........,.......,.,.....,.,.......,. .,.. ,....... .....,.,.... M i l dred Ruth Cook Vice-President ,.,. .......,... ..,., . .. . r ,......,A....... Margaret Chapman Secretary ,,.....,..a,..,. ....., ..,,.., ,,,,,,,. . ...,.................... G l a dys Young Treasurer .....,,..,......,, ,,,.,A , . A .,.....,. . .. . ,. .,,,... ............... C lara Butler Reporter ..........,...,.,, ,, at ...r, . ....,.,r ............. M argaret Lippert Sergeant-at-Arms .,..,.,,,..,.,r,.,,,,.Y,..r,,,................,........, Marcella Zutz The M Club, a Missouri athletic organization for girls was organized in Chrisman High School the second semester under the direction of Miss S. Etta McAllister. The purpose of this club is to make a general study of athletics to foster a spirit of true sportsmanship and 'always be ready to serve the school wherever needed. The requirements for winning a letter are one thousand points in health and posture in scholarship Caverage grade of M the pre vlous yearj in sportsmanship in the spirit of servlce and ln athletic activities and achieve ments Each girl pledged her loyalty thus I pledge my allegiance to the State of Missouri to her defense in time of need to her service ever to her mdustrial prosperity and to her spiritual greatness through health strength scholarship and conduct becoming a lady The M girls sold candy both at the Marshall basketball game and at the Gym Review They were an important feature in the Gym Review which was given by the Physical Edu cation classes under the supervision of Miss McAllister Mildred Ruth Cook was the first girl in Chrisman High School to win her state letter Later twenty seven girls received their letters which were conferred ln assembly December 21 1925 Page Sixty ezght rc 11 1 1 1 rx 11 , 1 1 1 1 ' . H ' . . . . . ' 1 1 1 1 ' ' 11 o 1 1 - cz 11 ' cr - u 1 . It .A y, a - 1 .- . r 1 1 - Thr Qblrum Alden Russell Orvar Swenson Marie Blackburn Wallace Palmer Debate State Team District Team Alden Russell Marie Blackburn Orvar Swenson Wallace Palmer The subject for the state debating team this year was, Resolved, That the amendment to the U. S. Constitution enabling Congress to rgeulate Child Labor should be ratified by the several states. The state team met and defeated Blue Springs, Lees Summit, Smithville, Excelsior Springs, Henrietta and St. Joseph Central. The defeat of these teams, during which debates Chrisman took the negative side of the question three times and the affirmative side three times, gave Chrisman the championship of the Northwest district of Missouri. The team was now ready for the state semi-finals. This combat was with Lebanon and was Chrisman's Waterloo. The district team debated the question, Resolved, That the United States was justified in passing the Japanese Exclusion Act of 1924. Blue Springs, as Jackson County league champions, forfeited to Independence. Pleasant Hill defeated Chrisman on April 15, and was awarded first place at the district meet at Warrensburg. These two teams were made from a group of contestants who formed themselves into a debating club. The membership consists of the above mentioned debators and Jacob Dickin- son, president, William Randall, Martin Mills, Helen Grace Bishop, Gomer Cool, Edwin Ingram, and Lawrence McGee. This club has helped foster debating and establish a senti- ment for it in the school and town. h Professor James N. Hanthorn is the sponsor of this club and the coach of the state and district teams. Without his help, the debating season could not have been so successful. Page Sixty-nine I 926 becbhmni The Boys' Glee Club President ,..,.,.,. ..,..,.....,...... G Omer Cool Vice-President ,,,,, ,,,,,,,, K enneth Harrington Secretary ,w,,,,,,,, v......,,......... P aul Proctor' Reporter ,,,A,AAAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A,,,A,,,,.,,,,..,....,.,....,.,,,.A,,,.....,. Elvert Himes The Boys' Glee Club was organized this year under the supervision and sponsorship of Miss Jessie Smith. . , The Boys made their debut in assembly one morning by rendering a few numbers, in- cluding some Southern melodies. This Was greatly appreciated by the Whole student body as was shown by the enthusiastic applause it gave. The Glee Club also played an important part in the Operetta given by the Music department. Although the Boys' Glee Club has not been as outstanding as it has in some previous years, it hopes some day to be ranking among the Hrst of Chrisman's major activities. 1926 EJ The Qdlrmn El Girls' Glee Club P1'9Sld9I1t Aff.A-,7...- .,..,..,, ,,,.A.,.. H a zel Smith VlC9'PI'eSid9I1l3 ----. ,..,,,A.....,,,Y M ildred Gillispie S9CI'9t21ry ..,......., .,,.,,, B ernice Schowengerdt Accompanist ............ . . ., . . ,.,...W.....f. H a zel Smith R6POI'teI' ..,,.....,.,,,V,...,.....,....,,....,....V,,V.A...,.,...,..,.., .,,,.... F rances Elliott We forty girls of the Glee Club have had lots of fun this past year, and we have as well learned many things about music. Really, you who didn't come out don't know what yo u've missed! Our work has been a pleasure, and our music director, Miss Jessie Smith, has been a most delightful person with whom to work. We have had our regular meetings each week, and have also made several public appear- ances. We assisted with the radio program broadcast over KLDS by the High School on the evening of February 2. Also we have contributed several numbers to assembly programs. As a crowning achievement, we worked with the Boys' Glee Club in successfully present- ing The Toreadors on March 12 and 13. Our work for the latter part of the season has been directed toward preparation for the Spring Contests at Warrensburg and Liberty. We are glad if our influence has been felt in raising the general standard of the school, and in creating a finer appreciation of music. Paqe Seventy one 1926 he Gianni O C h risman Orchestra FIRST VIOLINS-Frank White, John Owens, Vina May Jenner, Ronald Sher- man, Viola Henning, Margaret Chapman, and Ethel Verne Vesey. SECOND VIOLINS-Mary Jo Hickman, Elizabeth Patrick, Mildred Hill, Ray- mond Rockhold, Bessie Curtis, and Wanda Haun. FIRST CORNETS-Harold Keenan, Lee Mills, and William Mills. SECOND CORNETS-Ernest Ruppert and Ralph Jasper. FLUTE-Martin Mills. CLARINET-Russel Chrestensen. BARITONES-Milfred Nace, Paul Thompson, Fernoy Alexander. SAXAPHONE-Marvin Carl and Billy Lee TROMBONE John Jackson DRUMS Gerald Gillespie PIANISTS Louise Bright Irene Hart Dorothy Koehler Marian Hllls The orchestra has wasted no time this year but has practlced every pOSS1bl6 mlnute and probably it has unknowingly entertained some of the seventh hour classes in or near the annex The members knew they needed practice and were anxious to get it so they gladly ac cepted invitations to play on dlfferent occasions during the year The orchestra has played at the Gilpin School Watson Memorlal Church Parent Teachers Assoclatlon Banquet and some of the W1ll1am Chrisman debates and plays at an assembly at Junior High School as well as assembhes here and over the radio At several of these places the artists were repald for thelr muslc by delicious refreshments Every organization needs a head and under Miss J essie Sm1th the orchestra has progressed wonderfully Some day lt may rival the Kansas City Little Symphony Page Seventy two o 7 y 1 ' ! ' J , - . . . , . . 3 3 J , . J 1 UIIJ1' clolrmn Annual Gleam Staff Edil301' ....-... .V..... f.,................Y C ll 9.I'l9S DOWIIGY Alumni-Society Ed .,,,,,,,,,,,A Margaret Sturges ASSt- ECil'COl' .... -.....,,,...,... B Iary Alice Hardin Snap Shot Editor ,......,,,,, Margaret Lippert Jl1I1i0I' Editor .... ..,.......,,,,,..... W allace Palmer Athletic Editor ,,,,,,,r,,,, YVilliam Harrington Business Manager .... .,,,,A.r A lvin Swenson Joke Editor ,,,,r,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Elizabeth Bur-rug Jr. Business Manager ,...,....... Paul Gould Proof Readers ,,,,,,,,,vVs,ss,,,.,,,,, Frances Elliott Advt. Manager .... Y,,,,.....Y, J ohn Alexander Mable Ohmann ,Gladys Eighinger Loyd Morris Art Editor .... ....,....,v,, .....,,,r. M a rgaret Shoop Asst. Art Editor ..,. ...Y.,r. P auline Thompson Typists .,......,,.....,,......,,,,, Class Editor Dorothy Chophn Opal Swalley Frank White The Gleam staff of 26 has endeavored as all prev1ous staffs have done to make xts book the best Gleam that has ever been publlshed To ald us in this task we have had three able sponsors Miss Sturges to direct the literary work Miss Sampson to SUPBFVISE the art and Miss J ame Chiles to help stretch the pennies and make them pay all bllls Many of the pictures owe thelr presence to the art ln photography of our Edltor ln chief who so deftly assisted the snap shot edltor with her work We leave this book to you friend reader hoping that you enjoy the contents of these pages as greatly as we have enloyed preparing them Page Seventy three 192b 1 ' - 1 1 3 1 y .. .. Y - 1 1 5 bei Qeleam e Bi-Weekly Gleam Staff 1 Howard Short was Editor-in-Chief of our Bi-Weekly Gleam during the first semester, having been elected in the regular election the previous Spring. Immediately after the opening of school, he got busy and appointed his staff . Soon after, a clever little Assembly was arranged, the staif was presented, and a subscription campaign was launched. Bob Sullivan, the busi- ness manager, managed this to perfection. Contests were put on between classes and be- tween individuals, and a goodly number of subscriptions were secured. Then the rest of the staff got busy. The first issue came out on October 5. This was an eight page paper. But so successful was the edition that it was decided that Chrisman should have a twelve page paper, and it has been twelve pages ever since. Margaret Sturges was Associate Editor and she helped look after the general makeup of the paper. Chester Green, the advertising manager, certainly did go after those ads. Orvar Swenson was Circulation Manager. He managed the distribution of the Gleam, and helped in securing subscriptions. Elvert Himes was the Sport Editor who wrote up all the thrilling Football Games. Dru- silla Henning was the Alumni Editor, and she appeared to know everyone who had ever been graduated from Chrisman. Leland Willard took care of the Exchange papers and gave us the choicest bits from them. Rosamond Filson looked after the news from the Societies and Classes. Paul Henning, of Junior High, edited the material from the Junior Gleamings page. Pauline Thompson and Frances Elliott were the reporters who ferreted out interesting little bits of news. Alfred C'Pie j Henning created clever cartoons that amused everyone so. And Martin Mills edited the Jokes, that provide the spice of a Gleam. Oh, it was a great little staff! And it turned over a great little paper to the staff for the second semester. Page Seventy-four 1926 c sr- 'Qlibc Qblemn 4 iBLMQdMyGkmm Second Semester. At the Mid-Year election in December, Frances Elliott was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Bi-Weekly for the last semester. In appointing her staff, she followed a rather unusual plan. A general announcement was made and those who wanted to work on the Gleam were asked toturn in their names, together with the position they would like to fill. It so happened, and happily, that it was possible to use everyone who turned in his name. The first issue under the new staff was published on February 3. During the remainder of the year special issues featur- ing Poetry, Jokes, Sports, and other things were published. Pauline Thompson filled the chair of Associate Editor as perhaps no one else could have done. Gerald Elerick, as Business Manager, kept the financial end of the business straight. William Randall was a most energetic Advertising Manager, sometimes bringing in whole page ads at the last minute, driving out copy. Alma Nunamaker gave us first hand information concerning our Sports, having a regular Sport Section of two pages. Lois Daniel edited the news of the Societies and Classes. Wayne Keyes read the Exchange papers, and gleaned from them the rare things of value and interest. Margaret Lippert was a most capable Alumni Editor, always having good copy. Harold Hum- phrey was always on the lookout for a good Joke. Harold's only complaint was that he couldn't have as much space in the Gleam as he liked. James Bright was Comic Editor. Nadine Myers from Junior High edited the Junior Gleamings material. Then there were the Reporters, a very essential part of every newspaper staff, Lucile Twy- man, Margaret Mills, Constance Annis and Harriet Cash. Last, but not least, were the Staff Typists, Elizabeth Mann and Opal Swalley, who converted the maze of often illegible scratches into readable and usable copy. Under the guidance of our Sponsor, Miss Mildred Sturges, this has been a very success- ful year for4the Bi-Weekly. Here's to its future success. Page Seventy fwe 1926 The Qeleam The Liberty Meet On April 16 and 17, the William Jewell Interscholastic contests were held at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri. Independence was well represented in all contests. MUSIC The vocal solo contest was won by Mildred Fleet of Liberty. Chrisman came a close second with Kenneth Harrington singing Bendamere's Stream. Although Rosamonde Filson did not place in the piano solo contest, Chrisman was very proud of the way she performed. The selection this year was Chopin's The Raindrop Pre- lude. There were eleven contestants. The mixed quartette, composed of Kenneth Harrington, Mildred Gillespie, Bertha Gun- solley, and Alden Russell, received the cup for first place. All quartettes sang Goodnight, Goodnight, Beloved. DECLAMATION . A Elizabeth Burrus represented Independence for the girls and in the face of much competi- tion won the gold medal. Her reading was The Unfinished Story. ' Donley Pierson, our boy declaimer, in a close contest won second honors with his reading Madam X. He was defeated by Leslie Bates of Excelsior Springs, who delivered Webster's Reply to Hainef' DEBATE Chrisman's State League team won the cup presented for debating, Orvar Swenson taking the gold medal for individual distinction, and Alden Russell, the silver. The team drew the afiirmative side of the state question, Resolved, That the Child Labor Amendment Enacted by Congress Should be Ratified by the Several States. , . EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Independence had no entry in the Girls' division, but in the Boys, we were well represented by Alden Russell who won first place. The subject he chose was Crime I SUMMARY Due to so many victories, Independence was awarded the point cup for receiving the high- est number of points. Chrisman won three gold medals, three silver medals and three group cups. Mr. E. B. Street, Supt. of Independence Schools, and an alumnus of William Jewell, received the large high-point cup. . Page Seventy-six i 1926 be Qbleam The Warrensburg Meet This contest was held on April 23 and 24 at the State Normal school at Warrensburg, Mo. Sixty-five people from Independence were entered in this meet. Music The girls' quartet composed of Juanita Resch, Mildred Gillespie, Bertha Gunsolley, and Marian Gillespie, sang Sylvia. They placed a close second, the Marshall quartet, singing Lassie O' Mine, winning first. The boys' quartet composed of Kenneth Harrington, Gomer Cool, Alden Russell and Elvert Himes, won the silver cup for first place. Their selection was Kentucky Babe. The ,mixed quartet, composed of Kenneth Harrington, Mildred Gillespie, 'Bertha Gun- solley, and Alden Russell, also won the first place cup, singing Goodnight, Goodnight, Be- loved. The mixed chorus, of sixteen voices, sang To Greet the Spring and received the cup offered for their event. The orchestra, of twenty-one pieces also received the first-place cup, playing the Light Cavalry Overture. Declamation Elizabeth Burrus, represented Chrisman in girls' declamation and although she did not place we are proud of her work. There were 28 contestants in this event. Edwin Ingram, Chrisman's representative in boys' declamation, won the silver medal for second place, out of 27 contestants. l Extemporaneous Speaking Howard Short represented Chrisman in this event. Out of seven contestants he was one of the four who went to the finals. Home Economics In cooking, Opal Beebe and Dorothy Allen were Chrisman's representatives. They placed second in this event but no award was given for this place. These girls also were entered for home-nursing. They won first place and received two cut-glass dishes. W - Drusilla Henning and Lora Brune were the contestants in sewing. They Won first place and received a silver vase. Latin Anna Mae Birch, Violet McFarlane, and Mary Hardin represented Chrisman in this contest. Mary Hardin won the Virgil Scholarship offered to fourth year Latin Students and the Coleman prize offered for the best examination on both Virgil and Cicero. Sedalia's team won the Latin trophy cup. One-Act Play Lee's Summit won the cup offered for this event. Although Chrisman's play failed to place it was a worthy representative. Page Seventy seven 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 19.10 1911 1912 1913 The gleam Alumni In order to have a complete record of the alumni of the high school in Inde- pendence every graduate should be mentioned. But, because of the great number of persons whohave completed their four years of high school Work here C37 classes, totaling 1779 graduatesj and because of the small amount of space allotted this sec- tion, the 1926 GLEAM will tell only about the leaders of each senior class,-about the class presidents. Although there were eleven classes before 1900, this review will begin with the new century, and with the first class to publish a-year book. In this year the annual GLEAM was founded and first published. The idea of the book was conceived by Elmer Twyman and Charlie Ross, the latter being its editor as well as the president of his class. Mr. Ross continued on his journalistic career, serving for a time on The Advertiser in Tokio, Japan. Today he is chief of the St. Louis Post Dispatch in Washington, D. C., an alumnus of whom the high school has always been proud. This was the first class to give a'Senior play and the first to leave .a memorial. Grace Kelley, now' Mrs. G. N. Briggs, the wife of the president of Graceland College, was the chief officer. Celeste Walters, now Mrs. Edwin Hall, was president of her class., Mrs. Hall still lives in Independence and in 1929 her son, Edwin, will be graduated from Wil- liam Chrisman. 4 This class was led by Frances Clements, now Mrs. B. M. Houtchens. She was the last girl to be senior president until 1922. Debating was inaugurated in the high school' this year. Mr. Henry Bundschu, of the law firm of Wilson, Bundschu and Bailey, Kansas City, directed his class. He is also the sheriff's attorney for Jackson County. Alexander McCoy presided at the meetings of his class. At present he is in Oklahoma, an experienced geologist for an oil company. C. C. Bundschu followed in his brother's footsteps as class president. Mr. Bundschu is now manager of the A.'J. Bundschu Dry Goods Store, Independence. His class had a well organized and equipped cadet corps. Proctor Kerr started teaching school soon after hisgraduation, serving for a time as principal of the Ott School. Later he gave up teaching for the work of public accountant. Mr. Kerr has always been very active in church work and Christian education. 4 I The United States consul to Canada, Mr. Knox Alexander, began his career early, as president of his class. Mr. Alexander was, for a time, located in Central America. , ' Mr. Webster MacDonald, secretary of the Tri-State Lumber Co., Detroit, Mich- igan, was first officer. In this year' the school's Athletic Association was first or- ganized under the direction, of Mr. James Sexton, mathematics teacher and coach. After finishing his high school career, Mr. Lee Douthitt, the 1911 president, studied law and received his degree with honors. During the war he servedas a lieutenant and since then he has been teaching in Central High School in Kansas City. Mr. Douthett was one of the first to establish a bureau of vocational guidance in the high school curriculum. Milton Stewart, of the Stewart Brothers Electric Co., led this class, which was the Hrst to entertain the alumni. At the entertainment the Alumni Association was organized. Mr. Ellis Fountain, a very successful business man, associated with the Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association, was director of this class. Page Seventy-eight -1926 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 Ulbr Qblrmu- 1 Frank S93-TQY WHS the president this year. Mr. Searcy is now with the Standard O11 Co. While in school he sang in the male quartette and took an active part in athlet1cs. Mr. Charles Brady led his class in more ways than as president. He was the chief debator of his class and was recognized as a leader throughout his entire career. In November 1924 he died and at the time of his death he was Assistant Prosecut- ing Attorney for Jackson County. 1915 was the last year of the principalship of Professor George S. Bryant for whom the George S. Bryant Literary Society is named. At this time the custom of having two presidents each year was inaugurated b J the new principal Mr E B Street Those elected were Byron Stewart and Tirey Ford Mr Stewart IS co partner with his brother fthe 1912 presidentj in the elec trical business Tlrey Ford enlisted in the army soon after his graduation In September 1918 he was killed in action durmg the battle of the Argonne The local post of the American I egion 1S named for him Blue Springs claims as a coach and teacher Leslie Leake the captain of this class He was most active in dramatics having the leading part 1n the Senior Play Allan Bullock and Frank Wyatt Herndon shared presidential responsibilities this year Mr Bullock has been very successful in the sales business Mr Herndon died as a result of typhoid fever January 25 1922 He was the general business man for his class and had the brightest of futures before him Clyde Snider brother of Dan Snider and Glenn Snider now in school was one of the presidents He IS now about to receive his A B and LL B degrees from the University of Missouri Raymond Shoemaker the other president of the class rs a dairyman in Liberty Mo Raymond s high school career centered around athletics George Plank was the sole president at this time Mr Plank is an electrical engineer having been graduated from the Kansas State Agricultural College in Man hattan Kansas At present he IS with the General Electrrc Co Schenectady N Y Mr Plank selected and engineered the erection of the flagpole in front of the school Responsibilities were shared by Kenneth Flournoy and Harvey Burrus Mr Flournoy IS at home ill but while confined to his bed he experiments a great deal with the radio He is a profound reader and was regarded during his school life as a and Burrus These two boys were the business and advertising managers of a very successful GLEAM Miss Bernice Helf and Morris F1lson were the captains this year Miss Helf is a daughter of Mr Emil T Helf who has served for 16 years long and faithfully as a member of the school board She IS now teaching in the Ott School Mr F1lson IS credit manager for the Folgers Coffee Co For the nrst time the student body as a whole elected leaders student presidents each to serve for one semester At this time the president was the highest officer in the student government association that was formed but while student govern ment has since been abandoned the student president exists chiefly as a chairman of assemblies The senior presidents of this year were Chadwick Beets and Frederick Evans Mr Beets is studying to be a physlcian taklng his work in Kansas University Mr Evans is enrolled in Junior College taking work preparatory for Washington and Lee University The class presidents were Roy Shore and Clarence Hunter Mr Shore 1S attend mg Junior College and Mr Hunter 1S a salesman for the Hunter Candy Co Haskell Cook and Louis Brooks were the class presidents Haskell is attending William Jewell College and Louis Junior College in Kansas City Page Seventy mne 3 Y l 7 1 , 1 4 n y Q - ' , J . . y . , . . ! I . 7 l ! I , 1 7 a 1 9 . n y . , . . . - , . ., , . . g . , . y . . Q . ' Q student with a most brilliant intellect. Mr. Burrus is a lawyer with the firm Burrus . 7 ' J , , . . y . . :111-1-111 '11'.11i 1 ' I F 1 1' tl! 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LittIe, Coach This is the second year that Coach Little has been director of athletics in W. C. H. S. He developed winning teams in football, basketball, and track, last year, of which this school is justly proud. This year he coached our football team which won three championships, the Central Missouri, the Big Seven,and the North West,neither losing nor tieing a game all season. The basketball team this year won a name for Independence by winning two tournaments, at Marshall and at Warrensburg, and third placfe at the state tournament at Columbia. We know there was exhibited wonderful ability on the part of the teams, but we also know that the training the players received from Coach made the teams what they were. With no letter men back this year, Mr. Little built a good and fast track team from the men who re- ported for practice. This year 110 men have been out for the major sports, which shows the support the students have given. Coach has placed these splendid ideals before each man: first, to be a true sportsmang second, to be true to his school 3 and third, to be true to himself. His methods include eflicient systems that bring results, and consideration of his men and their ability at all times. His results are plainly seen by the record of each sport and the impression that he has left with each athlete, and everyone else who knows him. A Because of his magnetic personality, his pep and enthusiasm, he will always be remembered by his teams and by the student body and citizens of Independence. We the seniors wish Coach the best of success next ear d ' l h , , y , an sincere y ope that he will be the Mentor of the W. C. H. S. teams for many glorious seasons. Page Eighty 1926 015112 Qbleanl Players Capt Fred Latlmer Alma Nunnamaker Dan Smder Carl Hanson Seward Leeka DSTWIH Pennell Arthur Fann Earl Wrlght James Lmson Eugene Allen Earl Curtls Wesley Browcaw Alvln Swenson James Ballou Ralph York Ralph Smlth Joe Roberts MBTVIH Carl W1ll1am O Erlckson Football Weight No of Letters 1926 Posltlon End Tackle End Tackle Half Center L Guard R Guard Fullback R Guard Fullback Half Half End End Guard End Center Page Ezghfy one . ' ..,Y,,,.rrr,,,,,., 162.. .....,...,,,,, r..... 3 ...,..,,.,,,,YY,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,. . ' ,,.,,,,,,,,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,r,,, 145 r,,,, .. ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,r. 3 .. ,,.., .,,7,,r,.,...r..... ..,,,.. . . L. ' ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,r,A,,,,, 1 66 ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,. 2 . . .,,...,,.. ,.,,,,,,,,,,,, . ' ,,,,,,,,v,eYt,w,wtVer..., .,..,. 1 95.1. ,,,.,,,. ... ,... 2 ..ee. . eeeeee er..ee...... . . ' ,,,7r,A,,AA,,, .. ,,,,,,,, ...155... .. ...., . .,..,,,,.. 2 7..,.,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,, . . .. 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It Won the Big Seven, the ,Central Missouri, and the Northwest Missouri Championship. i Leeka, Latimerand Nunnamaker placed on the first All-Conference Team, and Fann won a position on the second team. - ' ' - Lake Venita, Odessa, with Coach to a training camp. 1 When the day came- for our first game, .which W-as with St. Joseph on September twenty-N sixth, our team was in fair condition and won the game by a drop kick making the score 3 to 0.1 October the second was a bright and snappy day and a record crowd was out to the field' to see our team beat Lexington by a 21 to 0 score. The next week the Chrisman team played at Slater on a muddy field and after holding them four downs on our six inch line, took the ball and carried it across Slater's goal for two touch- downs before the final whistle. Score: 12 to 0., V I The next week our team played on a muddy field at Harrisonville whom they beat 6 to of Yes, it was October 30th that we played Odessa at Odessa, in one of the most exciting games of the season. -'Odessa scored a touchdown by a pass in the first five minutes of play and in the last quarter it looked like they were going to make another touchdown. But then Soo passedj to Speedy who caught it and ran about forty yards for a touchdown. ,The goal was kickedi and the score was seven all. There were just a few -minutes to play when Odessa fumbled and Speedy picked it up and raced the ball thirty yards to the Odessa three yard line where he was tackled. After ,three unsuccessful attempts to carry the ball over the line, Leeka dropped, back and kicked the ball over the crossbar for three more points just as the gun was fired. Score: 10 to' 7. ' - ' The following week Marshall came here for a game and the Chrisman fans saw their old rival badly defeated byla 32 to 7 score. - ' ' ' ' ' Higginsville fell before our team the next week ina 20 to 0 game. . V The next game we played with the Sedalia team, which put up a good fight but was defeated by our team by a 7 to 0 score. ' I . , ' Q Our last game at home was played on Thanksgiving day, Nov.25, -with Leefs Summit, whom we trimmed 72 to 0. ' ' ' ' ' ' The last game of the season was played with the Liberty team on their Held. ' The game was slow and gains were short, but in the third quarter, with the wind at the back, our team worked the ball up to Liberty's 30 yard line, then an end run and the ball was on the 8 yard line. Next the ball and Leeka were over the goal for thefirst and only touchdown of the game. - ' ' ' ' ' . , - 3 h Summary of 'Games ' W- C- H- S -........ ......... 3 St. Joseph ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,. 0 W- CLH. S ......... ......... 2 1 Lexington --,,,, ,---- 0 W. Hr S ..,,.,,,, ,,,,,,Y,. 1 2 Slater -,------'----- klxrq A 0 W- C- H- S -........ ......... 6 Harrisonville ,,,,,. ,,,,--,, 0 W- C- H- S -........ ,........ 1 0 Odessa ,,,,,..,,,.,,, ,,,-- 7 AW- C- H-- S -........ . ........ 32 Marshall ,,,.,,,,,, ,,-,,.. Q 7 W- Cl H-- S-L.. .... I ..... 20 Higginsville ',,, --,- 0 W- C- S -..... S.. 1 .... 7 Sedalia ...,,,..,,,,,,,, 0 W- Cf -Hf -S-.Ll ..'.....1.... .:... 72- Lee?s Summit ,,,,,,,,, -L-,ng 0 W. S .,....,.,, Q ,,.',,,,,,, YY,,,,s, 6 Liberty '---,,.'-- --,- , 0 T0ta1S-W. C. H. S ....,,,.. , ,.,, V189 Opponents ---.-- --,.-.-- 1 4 -Page Eighty-two 1926 A week before schoolistarted the boys that were coming out for football went down to- Page Ezghiy three Page Ezghty four A 'K' in--2 iv- Top row-Left to light: York, Ballou, Linson, Pennell. Second row, Latimer, CCapt.l , Swenson, Snider CCaptain Electl, Carl. Third row, Wright, Smith, Roberts, Nunamaker. Bottom row: Brocaw, Erickson, Fann, Allen Page Ewlziy me Charles Huhn Center 115132 4151251111 Nunnamaker Sutton Huhn Latnner Beam Leeka Harrlngton Players Capt AIVID Swenson Seward Leeka Fred Latlmer Wllllam Harrington Earl Wrlght Arthur Fann Max Colhns Otls Sutton Lonny Beam Harry Wh1te Alma Nunnamaker Page Ezghty szx Swenson Coach Llttle Fann Wrlght CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM No of Letters Posltlon 1926 Guard Forward Forward Forward Guard L Forward Center R Forward R Forward R Guard Basketball . ' A ...,.,,.....................,.........., 3 ...,.........,,...........................,..... 1 ..,.. R. ' ..................A................,.,...,.... 2 ....,............7,........,..........,.......,,...... R. ' ' ' ,.,............,,.,,.........,.,..,,..,... 2 ,.....,.....,o,.,..,,,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,L. ' ..............,......,................. ,,,.,.,......... 2 ......,.o,..........o,....,.,.,,,.,.,..,,,,,,,,,r,,,,. L . I Guard ' ....,..,........,.,...,......,..,.......,.... , ..,,..r... 1 ,,.,..,.,.,,,,,,,.,.,r-,,,,,,,,,.,,.,,,Y,,,,,,,,V,,,4 , , ' .....,......................,,,......,..,,..,....... ....1 ......,..,....,.,.,,,,....,,,,,.....,,,,,,.r,,,,,, ' .................................................... 1 V,.......,,.........,,,.,...,..,.... ,,,.,,rr,,, . ' ,.,..,.....,.. . .,............,...,.... ,..l ,.......,,,...r.,, , ,,,,,,,,,,4 A ,,,,,,,,, , ' hecbhanl Basketball . Summary of Games The Chrisman Basketball Teamehas finished the most successful season of any Chris- man basketball team since 1919 when our team won the Warrensburg tournament and second place at the state tournament. This year the team won the Big Seven Conference the Warrensburg Tournament Mar- The season opened with a victory over Central High School in Kansas City on their court. The score was close throughout the game but at the firing of the gun we held the big end of a 25 to 19 score. . ' The next game was with the Alumni whom we defeated 34 to 27. ' , Q The first week after Christmas vacation our team made a trip to Marshall and Slater defeating Marshall 37 to 21 and Slater 54 to 21. . , . 1 ' L first conference game at home was played the next week with Warrensburg. A Warrens- burg was doped to win but Chrisman defeated them by the decisive score of 58'to 17J i ' . A The team met with their first defeat of the season at St. J oseph' the next 'week' by the close score of 22 to 17. ' ' . ' ' , ' ' ' Q ' V Odessa came to Independence for our next game and after a fast game they held thesmall end of a 35 to 19 score. ' , ' n H Sedalia came here the following week. One minute Sedalia was leading and the next we-were leading but the final score was 38 to 29 in our favor. 2 . ' Q ' 5 ' . 4 The next' Friday and Saturday the Chrisman Bears' journeyed to Warrensburg and Sedalia. Warrensburg was defeated 25 to 20. The Sedalia team playing a fast game lost to Chrisman by one point-33 to 34. shall Tournament and third place at the State tournameynt at Columbia. , Marshall Tournament The Chrisman team entered the Marshall tournamentthe next week. In the first game we defeated Higbee 23 to 11. We next won a game from Carrollton 33 to 10. We played Mar- shall in the semi-finals, defeating them 32 to 16. The team went into the finals against their old rivals, Warrensburg, whom they defeated 29 to 12. The next week we played Marshall and Slater on our own courtg losing to Marshall 41 to 39, and defeating Slater 58 to 13. St. J oe Central defeated us the next week in a hard fought game, 11 to 10. Warrensburg Tournament At the Warrensburg tournament the Chrisman team played real basketball defeating Warsaw 32 to 13 in the first game 5 Lee's Summit 24 to 12 in the next gameg Marshall 22 to 17 in the third gameg and Warrensburg in 33 to 14 in the finals. This was the first time since 1919 that a Chrisman basketball team has won the Warrensburg tournament. Leeka was made Captain of the first all-tournament team and Swenson was placed as a guard on this team. Q - Chrisman defeated Odessa the next week on their small court by the close score of 30 to 27. State Tournament The Chrisman Bears went to the State Tournament at Columbia the next week. Mary- ville defeated us in our first game 25 to 17. We still had a chance for third place. We played Fruitland next and defeated them 24 to 21. West Plains lost to us 54 to 21, ?nd,th9H we Played Maryville again, defeating them this time by a 22 to 13 score, thereby Wmmflg thlfd Place- Leeka was placed on the first all-State team at center and Swenson guard on the second team. The faithful cooperation of the team with Captaln SWGHSOII and Coach C19-P91109 Llttle is largely responsible for the successful season. Page Eighty-seven c 1926 Qllbe Ieam Summary of Season 22 ' lc. H. s ....... ..,...... 2 5 .C.H.S ....... V........ 3 4 W. .c. H. s ....... ........ . .37 W. C. H. s ....... ......... 5 4 W. C. H. s ....... ......... 5 3 W. c.'Hg s ....... ......... 1 9 .W. C. H. s ....... ......... 3 5 Wg C. H. s ....... ......... 3 3 W. C. H.-ns: ...... ......... 2 5 'WL c. H.'.s ....... ....... . .34 W. C. H. s ....... ......... 3 9 W. C. H4-S. ...... ........ . 58 W. C. qs ....... ......... 1 0 W. C. H. 's ..... ........ 1 ........... 30 Central, K. C., Mo Alumnl ................... Marshall ... .... Slater ................ Warrensburg ........ St. Joe Central ....... Odessa ........ Sedalia .............. Warrensburg ...... Sedaha .............. Marshall .............. ' Slater ....................... St. Joe Central ....... Odessa .............. Marshall Tournament W. C. H. s ....... .......... 1 ..... 2 3 ,W. G. H. s ....... ......... 3 3 . W. c. H. s ....... ......... 3 2 W.. C. H. s ....... . .................... 29 Higbee ........... Carrollton ..... Marshall ,..,,..... Warrensburg ...... 5 Warrensburg Tournament E W. C. H. S ....... .................... 3 2 Warsaw ............. W. C. S ....... ...g.....24'- ' Lee's Summit W. C. H. S ....... ......... 2 2 Marshall .......... W. 'C., H. S ....... ..Q ............. 33 Warrensburg ....... . Q 1 W State Tournament C W. C. H. S ....... ................ 1 7 Maryville ,,,. , W. C, H. 'S ....... ......... 2 4 Fruitland ,........ . 'W. S: .............. p...g .............. 1 .......... 54- West Plains ,...,,. W. C. H. S ............................................. 22 Maryville .... ,.,. ..,,,,,. GRAND TOTALS W. C. H. S ......... 816 Page Eighty-eight A .lt1 OPPONENTS ' ,............ El . 419263 P El The Mmm ra I X I I 1 W x K. V N 1 F ? K I K i A F . S I F I . P i 1926 Page Eigbiy-nine 'dibr QBIIZHUI f 0 Track Our track season opened the 12th of February when we entered a relay team composed of Dan Snider, Wayne Keyes, Burgess McFadden, and John Mitchellg and Burgess McFadden and -J ohn Mitchell in the half mile run, in the K. C. A. C. meet at Convention Hall. The relay team came in second and John Mitchell placed third with strong competition. The Hrst week in April the track squad elected John Mitchell Captain of the 1926 team. On April 9th the team had a practice meet with Kansas City Kansas High School on their field. Our team. showed up well considering the fact that they hadn t had any out-of-door practice. K. C. K. won the meet by a few points. Chrisman track schedule: April 16 ....,..,,................................... William Jewel Meet at Liberty. April 24 ,,.,.......... ,,........................... C entral Missouri Meet at Warrensburg. May 1 ......,.........,..,,........................... Missouri State Meet at Columbia. May 8 ....................,........................... Big Seven at Wentworth. Although the tracl-' men haven t had much practice so far because of bad weather they are in fair condition and hope to have a successful season Each fellow is training for what he thinks he can do best Joe Price Soo Leeka Fred Latimer and Bill Harrington are sprintlng the 100 yards in less than eleven seconds In the 220 yard dash we have Soo Leeka Joe Price Bill Harrington and Grant Morgan From the group trying out for the 880 yard relay it looks like we will have another good relay team this year Soo Leeka Joe Price Bill Harrlng ton John Mitchell Burgess McFadden Grant Morgan Dick Harrington Wayne Keyes Speedy Latimer Charles Downey and Boyd Owens are trainlng for the relay John Mit chell and Burgess McFadden are running in the 440 yard dash in good time In the 880 yard run John Mitchell B111 Harrlngton Victor Roberts Dean Adams and Joe Roberts are runmng ln less than two and a half mlnutes Charles Huhn Soo Leeka and Skinny Campbell are clearing the bar 1n the high Jump around five feet six inches Soo Leeka Darwin Pennell and Gus Wright are throwlng the shot about forty feet and the discus about ninety feet Charles Downey is lmproving in the pole vault clearing the bar at about ten feet In the broad Jump Soo Leeka and Skinny Campbell are Jumping about nineteen feet Page Nmety Burgess McFadden and Soo Leeka are stepping over the high and low hurdles in good style. ,P-,if V I El F I l . 1 f 1 1 4 E :N 7 I l I K L I L. El ' 'illibe 4161221111 Track H LIBERTY TRACK MEET V ' ' i On April 16th our track team went to Liberty where it entered the William J ewellinvita tion meet. ' ' . In thefollowing events We won points: V' High jump: Charles Huhn tied for first-4 pointsl V . 880 yd. run: John Mitchell won third and Bill Harrington fourth-3 points, , We made a' total of seven points and tied for seventh place with Liberty High School. The following men were entered in the meet: 1- A f 100 yard dash-J oe Price, Soo Leeka. ' - 7 K 220 yard dash-Latimer and Soo Leeka. Latimer went to the Hnalsf 440 yard dash-Burgess McFadden. ' 880 yard run-John Mitchell, William Harrington. High Jump-Charles Huhn, Soo Leeka. Broad Jump-Campbell, who placed fifth. Pole Vault-Charles Downey. Shot Put-Soo Leeka and Darwin Pennell Discus-Soo Leeka and Da1'Win Pennell. One-half mile relay-J oe Price, Soo Leeka, Fred Latimer, and John Mitchell. Mile relay-Burgess McFadden, Grant Morgan, Bill Harrington, and Charles Downey. ' WARRENSBURG TRACK MEET The next Week, April 24th, the track team entered the district meet at Warrensburg. We tied third place with Warrensburg Training High School, both having ten points. Lex- ington won the meet with 16 1-3 points. Half-mile run-John Mitchell, second. Pole Vault-Charles Downey, second. High Jump-Charles Huhn, tied for first. In the 220 yard dash-J oe Price won second in his beat. Soo Leeka crossed the line second, in the 220 yard low hurdle. Bill Harrington won third in the second heat of the 440 yard dash and in the 880 yard run, he placed second in his heat. Campbell won fourth in the broad jump. D Our relay team composed of J oe Price, John Mitchell, Soo Leeka, and B111 Harrington, won third in the half-mile relay. Page Ninety-one .1926 x l X , . 'f X pf 'i i Z xX aw' ,gf ii N.. J'-,AJ'TxZ'V3bW? 'ig- Bunkiil EHE HHHEIS ' Page x f rg X X H rw X X QNX X :f 1 mx!! -...V 1 X WN X Lu- fm ' ,XY X -- ve. ' ff x W -' X My X ' , f f X ' -. fi X 5 x.: O 1 'N Tk' l F. Q 1 f E i I a I i r i 1 . V l i I 1 I I i l 1 l l 2 l 1 2 I 1 u l I I i 1 El I 1 I 1 The Qieleamt r Mr. Duncan A nice warm building, loads of chairs, a few books, a smattering of intelligence and a good faculty all help to make a school a school, but it takes more than that to make it an institution of learning. And what it takes, that's what we have-a Mr. Duncan. Girls make school interesting, boys make it exciting, teachers make it tragic, but it's that wiggle-wobble cap of Mr. Duncan's which makes it entertaining. . Four short years, we spend here. Leaving we remember occasional incidents of our career, and probably those few teachers we have had the pleasure of studying with, but there's one jolly old fellow whom all know, and all remember-that bewhiskered-joke-telling, lovable A. G. Duncan. Up at four firing our furnaces, home after dark when the last door is locked, the Independence school system simply wouldn't system without him-and well-Chris- man wouldn't be Chrisman if he were not here to call out every morning, Say-Harry wants to see you! Harry who? Why Harry Chinn! Page Ninety-five 1926 T K be l yd!!! , Gekunr C hrismarfs Calendar Wmmmi 15555 g !l.l!'.El!l.- '-i..3QS!3?.Z,f iii' 1-fl gh Sept. 8 . ' J 9 ll! Q 10 l ' 'I 26 ll f A Oct. 2 SEPTEMBER' 16 21 22-23 ' ,... l Q J F A W X mir M01 ,m y ' -Q N' 'I ' 2 9 f tu 4 .ll QW g- lllllm, Q? W-vf' . .Z , , - lu fill X mm Mx Ima 4 in l 1' I WN 27 30 30 Nov. 6 11 12 19 NovEwxeER- Know' R-NN E . 20 20 24 Dec. 4 11 12 FEBRUARY Page N mety sm: 1926 School Bell rings again. Meet the new teachers. Where are the Freshmen? First Football scramble-beat St. Joe 3-0. Beat Lexington 21-0. Slater Outclassed 12-0. Grades out-what a jolt! Holiday! Teachers' Conventionl Alden and Orvar chosen State . Debators. Senior Halloween Party. As-You-Like-It Halloween As- sembly. Marshall killed 32-7 . G. S. B. Armistice Program. Senior Pins and Rings here. Teachers' Banquet. Sedalia here with her Band. Boom! Boom! Soph party. Pumpkin pie! Turkey Day. Ate Lee's Summit 7 2-0. Holiday-Visiting Day. That Liberty battle in the snow Three WISE Fools Swenson Schafer Palmer Krismas Karmval Farmer Short elected Student President Xmas Holidays Begin Final shopping rush Xmas 4 I . E 5 rr - fc ' H , ! 22 ' ' . 22 Wide, 23 ' ' . 5.92 - 24 . . . ' - 25. . I f ? l. I 1 fl- i a I ! l 1 5 2 l l I i 4 9 1 l f K 1 ! . 1 k hr 415 C hrisman's Calendar Jan. 1 4 8 15 26 Feb . 2 5-6 9 12 13 22 26 Mar. 12-13 16 19 20 23 26 Apr. 2 16 23 23-24 30 May 7 13-14 16 17 19 20 21 Mr. Street lost his home in fire. Martin Mills chosen senior presi- dent. Debators beat Holden. Basketball-Warrensburg downed 58-17. Pres. Short's inaugural address. W. C. H. S. Broadcasting! Three Pegs Margaret, Allegra, Afton. New Honor Society members tried before J ury. Miss Hitty's Valentine. Faculty Fightin Five challenge Seniors. G. S. B. Washington Birthday Party. Gym Review. Toradors -worse'n that,- beggars. Mrs. Moore on crutches. Shakespearean Banquet. Rosamond Filson spells 149 out of 150 Words. St. Joe Debate-Won District Championship. Come out of the Kitchen - As-You-Like-It Play. April Fool Program by Shakes. Liberty Meet. M Club in Assembly. Warrensburg Meet. Adam and Eva. May Fete. Daddy Long Legs. Baccalaureate sermon. Juniors Entertain Seniors. UJUI 1 1 I ,..-, fx CQP J if .5 . MARCH' -xL'9 MY M5 Womriiflir 1- Ofpgfg- A 3 . - 1 W ww l1THER0STRwl1 g Mi J l it ilu F.- Apauf f li 57 0 A, 9 ' .K C lf , io . ' KW agar: 'Q owls A 1 god' ki I I . QL-,L--. 'j1f I Class Day. 251' 12 M 1 Commen cement-and shedding of 'M G tears. l W END All is over-until September! Page N inety seven 1926 The Qeleam jokes CI-IRISMAN'S BIG BARGAIN SALE I Ponies A great showing of ponies, all ages and kinds. Lately bought cheap from the Senior Co., will be placed on Sale tomorrow .................................... ' ......................................... ..................... 8 9C- - Ready to usellixcusesf ' Large- assortment of these ready to use excuses. Can fit anyone. Latest syle, fancy trim- mings, appear genuine. On sale tomorrow only... ......................,............................ L. .................... 10C- I Love Letter Collection 'One of the largest in the world. Made by Harold Buchanan and Henry Yeager Co. Warranted to be genuine. Note the signature on each. Ranging in value from ............ lc to 690. . , , - Many Sizes of Beaux H If you have not yet made arrangements for next year, you are fortunate, for these ,prices an unapproacha-ble. For girls who have this year possessed Senior Beaux, this sale comes at an exceedingly opportune time. Colors: Blue, tan, red, green, White. The values are enormous. Gus Wright, durable, faithful .............,........,,.......................... ' .................. g ...............,. L ........... S 8.00 Bob Lloyd,.fthe most beautiful in the lot, very dear, slightly fragile, and must be handled with care. For sale tomorrow .only ........................................................................................ 510.00 Arthur Elsea-finest grade, clean and fresh, plain, sensible finish, great bargain ..,. 310.15 Lucas Choplin-Jbright, attractive design, a wonderful-value at ....., .....,.............,,......,... S 7.00 A V - - . - Come 'early for we expect a rush. A There is something, he said, that I have wanted to tell you for a long time, butt Oh, Dickie, she said, blushing sweetly, not here in the car before all these people. Waitf Come this evening. ' . - f'It's merely that you have a streak' of soot down the middle of your nosef' In the spring a young man's fancy Makes him amorous and bold: In the spring he's wild and prancy, Full. of ,pep and hard to hold. In the spring with secret laughter, ' Some frail flapper sets her snare, And the spring to him thereafter Means just lighter underwear. ' ' -Northwestern Purple Parrot. Johnny, like most 'college boys, was broke at the end of the month and in order to give the girls a treat and incidentally eat, he got the brilliant idea of sending the following telegram collect'to his Dad. 1 ' '- ' Ifroses are red, violets are blue, Send me fifty, P.D.Q. - He received the following from his Dad the next morning. If roses are red, violets are pink' I'll send you fifty, I don't think. . Look pleasant, please, said the photographer to his fair C?J sitter. Click. Click. f It's all over now, ma'am. You may resume your natural expression. Page Ninety-eight if if 1 r I w r r I I 1 I 1 1 Page Ninety-nine -My be nam jokes . How do you get clean after a game? What do you suppose the scrub team IS for? Writ Mr Proctor Cln chemlstryj Th1s exammat1on W1ll be conducted on the Honor System Please take seats three apart and ln alternate rows Genesls Able s cold 1S better and we ve st1ll got a box of cough drops left Exodus Oh vat extravagance' Tell Izz1e to go out and get h1s feet wet Iowa Green Gander A What s funn1er than a bald headed man combmg his ha1r'7 B A bow legged man trymg to walk knock kneed Prtt Panther Helen Do you flle your flnger na1ls'7 B111 No I throw them away after cuttlng them off M rchrgan Cargoyle Th1s floor IS terrrbly crowded sald the gaspxng man as he blew h1s handkerchlef on some body else s nose Jack O Lantern The bargam sale was opened The goods were sold at cost, Flre destroyed the shoe department And a thousand soles were lost You re wr1t1ng your themes w1th red 1nk now I see Naw thls 1S the one that Mlss Grnnes graded Wlfe Im s1ck of belng marrled Hubby Sos your old man Judge W en my Pop talks of Standard O11 It makes my heart beat faster For fear Ill get some cause I know The standard o1l IS castor A portly negro mamy was pulfmg and exertmg herself as she tr1ed to TISS from her seat 1n a street car Better eat some yeast aunty, and you ll TISS better, a fresh young Collegran advlsed her Llke a flash came the answer You all try lt yo self, young man, an maybe you ll be better bre Writ The newly marrled man had been p11oted lnto a restaurant by h1S old frlend He studled the menu for a moment and then rose abruptly Lets get out of here he gasped Whats the matter Wlth th1S place asked h1s frlend m wonderment Man don t you see what they have at the head of thls b1ll of fare? answered the bene dlct Home Cooklng' Page One hundred 1 926 ' u ' ' 11 ' ' I n ft u n 1 n V 4 f -' - 11 - - . , H . ,' . 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I'm going to get a silver card tray, a bronze Hercules for the mantle piece, and a new Persian rug to put in front' of my dressing table. What are you going to do for me? 1 I have been thinking,lane, and have made up my mind to get you a new shaving brush. Solemnly, one by one In the little note books of the teachers Blossomed the lovely zeros The forget-me-nots of the Seniors. 1: You must find that impediment in your speech rather inconvenient at times, Mr. Briggs ? Oh, n-nog everybody has his little peculiarity. Stammering is m-mine. What is yours?' Well really, I am not aware that I have any. D-do you stir your tea with your right hand? Why yesg of course. 1 W-Well, that is y-your peculiarityg most people use a t-teaspoon. rt U cl H Mother Clocking over Johnny's report cardj+ .Iohnny, why is it your January grades are so much lower than those you got in December? J ohnny- Well Mother, you know they always mark everything down after Christmas. Hiawatha CPoem inspired by one who enjoys reading the advertisements on the street carsj. By the shores of Cuticura By the sparkling Pluto Water Lived the prophylactic Chiclet Danderine, fair Buck's daughter, She was loved by Instant Postum 1 Son of Sunkist and Victrolag Heir apparentof the Mazda Of the tribe of Coca-Cola. ' Through the Shredded Wheat they wandered Lovely little Wrigley Chiclet, ' 1 Were the fairy words of Postum No Pyrene can quench the fire 1 Nor can Aspirin still the heartache 3 Oh, my Prestolite desire, Let us marry little Djer-Kiss. It's a Wonderful thing for women This popular permanent wave , Now it's up to some struggling inventor . To give men a permanent shave. Page One Hundred Tito 1926 The Qblnam Men's and'B0ys' CLOTHING that represent Perfect Style Individuality e Wear Endurance Made Particularly to Suit the Needs and Tastes of HIGH SCHGOL BOYS HARBIN BROTHERS yl-S '-S'f ' IX hQd q POHdT 1926 Q no Qfhe gleam 5 For the dancing frock-the reception dress-the June bride, and street apparel- We Are Silk Specialisis We guarantee our silk to give the satisfaction you have a expect, or money cheerfully refunded. LLOYD'S roayzfgm Silk Shop 11th Sz Walnut Kansas City right to 2nd Floor xxx: N! ' enum W ELETMILLING cog! N93 Q Y RAD! HARK RIIGISFIIRED wrrrfn Wm eQ5gJUK35pe !l l ee KAN U Y H y PATENT e aft emlemw :e' ' QUJEE it OF THE NT !4'DEPgilvnn1lxiciB, Vt Fill: AWVJA: rin: WAGGUNEHGATESMILLINGUUHE ff N IIUEEN UF THE PANTHY f . AI, an Page One Hundred Four , 1926 El The Qbleam E ESTABLISHED 1884 DRY GOODS, CLOTHTNG, CARPETS HATS, SHOES, AND LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR . INDEPENDENCE P Missoual 1926 Page One Hundred Five . 7 The Meant STURGES JEWE RY CO The following are names of the winners of the Mary Sturges Memorial Art prize and Essay Prize Medal. The Art Prize is given by Harry Sturges and the Essay Prize Medal by the Sturges Jewelry Co. 1925 1924 1923 ART PRIZE -Marcella Zutz -Jim Ed Spencer -Anna Kreeger 1922-Pauline Millender 1921-Ruth Warren 1920-Aileen Bullard 1919-Helen Clements 1918-Frances Royster 1917-Marguerite Barnett 1916-Charnepcie Aabriel 1915-Arthur Smith 1914-Martha Warnock? 1914-Geo. Bartholomew? 1913-Grace Lewis 1912--Lucy Hudnall 1911-Ester Ward 1910-Louise Winton 1909-Ruby Short 1908-Mabel - Mills 1907-Minnie -Hickerson 1906-Ruby DeWitt 1925 1924 ESSAY PRIZE -Mildred Jasper Virgil Julian 1923-Frieda Sturm 1922-Carrol Gillen 1921-Vivilee Proffitt 1920-Elizabeth Palmer 1919-France Royster 1918-Ardis Ragland 1917-Mary Jones 1916-Martha Robinson 1915-Louise Hagler 1914-Margaret Bostian 1913-Dorthy Georgen 1912-Leah Jarred 1911-Margaret Echardt 1910-Ruby Short 1909--Camrnie Johnston 1908-Imo Jones 1907- -Helen Ross 1906-Lucy Dickinson 1905-Mattie McCoy 1905-William McCoy 1904-Frances Clements 1904--Harry Smith 1903-Isabelle Shipley 1903-Tessie Smith 1902-Bessie Wheaton 1901-Tasker Taylor 1901-Wm. Lloyd Garrett J 1900-- Geo. Edward Smith 1900-Ina May Berry t'lTwo Art Medals were given in 1914. The Judges were unable to make a decision. 'BRONSON AND PAGE BELL GENERAL HARDWARE PHONE g Paints and Varnishes 217 Service that Satisfies Gasoline Kerosene Disiillate For Quality Motor Oils Tractor Oils Greases Real Estate and Loans I'Wd9PWd6W-00, IWO- Phone 148 or 791 Page One Hundred Six 1926 'Utbe Qbleam MARINELLO BEA UTY SHOP NIUTCCIS Pernlanent Waves Phone 554 212 W. Lexington St. LINDSEY'S FASHIONS Complete line of ready-to-wear and millinery for Mother and all of the girls. Style and Quality plus economy WEST SIDE SQUARE Independence, Missouri. Daniel Cafeteria and Restaurant Table, Counter, and Cafeteria Service Continuous Service from 6 a. rn. to 10 p. rn. Geo. I. Rupert Leather and Harness Goods West Side Square Tel- 665 Phone 1800 BEATTY-DANI ELS MARKET The Richelieu Store 208 W. Maple J. J. IJUH Can You Beat It J. J. Luff St Son Town Talk Grocery Quality Groceries Sz Meats Elbert P. Luff 307 West Lexington St. Tel- 7703 WARMAN ELECTRIC CO. S Sells Electrical Goods for Less 219 W. Lexington St. Tel- 444 S1926 Page One Hundred Seven tw Vi E1 pf :dm l el af, I L, lu l V I EI as E E be f Ieam El WATKINS Music and Drug Co. in Ea min eeee e ie e m4...::::::::::: .... ------- - - 1 TENNIS BALLS Drugs, candies, cigars, sodas, TENNIS NET5 toilet articles. TENNIS RACKETS TENNIS MARKERS A ' ll I d d Hd C ' The Hardware Department Store Best Service Always Dependable 11' 114-116 south Main st. -.... 1, I - The Sign Language. Sign in restaurant-Don't laugh at our coffee. You may be old and weak yourself some- Ull day. On a poultry shop window-We want your. eggs and we want them bad. f 7 ll Q Sign in front oof' a restaurant-We make our own hash. Another sign below it-Forgive them for they know not what they do. ll, ll 3, Save Your Diplomas and Valuable Photographs-- ii Have them framed in artistic style at ' MILLS' BooK AND ART sToRE if cooK ,AND SERMON M J North Side Square Phone us your order and we'Zl do the rest A Q WE DELIVER THE GOODS l I i Page One Hundred Eight i I 1 I V 1 EI E 1926 IH The 451251111 EI ' 'Q .DO YOU OWN AN Q AUTOMOBILE? BETTER BE SAFE I Su 4 xv , 1 :J , f' ' X , rr . ,fx 1rl.ww'? THAN SORRY X L lib. Y sr ' lit? A K' xl I Q f f. ' E.c.HARR1NGToN The Sweet Girl Graduate 1 of Today IS -the Housewife Insurance and Loans of Tomorrow Piggly-Wiggly congratulates you, and Wlshes you all good thlngs 111 Harrington Bldg. Phone Indep. 105 the years to come. It's the little things in the world that tell, said the fair damsel as she pulled her younger brother from under the sofa.-Perm State Punch Bowl. 'rl-I z WINCHEITIR J- ITORE, Y ' Martin-Welch Hardware and Plumbing Co. We Deliver Phones 191 and 192 High Grade Furnishings Shirts, Ties, Underwear, Half-Hose, Hats, Shoes, Trousers Quality is our Hobby Casper 69 Shimfessel 1926 Page One Hundred N ine The gleam . W r IANS' G 9 9 ,, X , 0 nr fx 1 f ' . 9 .af 4 P-QS 'O g 431 ' PQ Z f., sf 'few '9 'Egg-:I at Q ng hex Q 371 'X am in. . aw .5 'Q -..... A.. t 1 M L .5545 ij 4 S' I ,I Are Shoes of Unusual Distinction A ,, U5 At the head of the Style trend Y 5 On the feet of the Well-dressed -.-S 0 . ,.-E-. ' - .3 if 2 3: SHOE srones Did you know that a nevro and a ton of coal are the same thing? No? I guess because they are both black? That isn t it at all. I can prove it. No? ' You 11 admit that a ton of coal is a weig . - Guess so. And a wait is a pause? Yes. And a pause is a short-stop? Uh-huh. That s so. ' And a ball player is a foul catcher? . Not always but I see light. A 1 And a fowl catcher is a nivver. -Northwestern Purple Parrot. High grade photographs artistic finish Up-to-Date mounts f MISS Southern s Studlo Always on the SQUARE West Slde Phone Indep 154 World S 1 M Relzcibge Ch azn 475 DEPARTMHVT STORE Department Always Store At Lower Organzzatzon Przces SOUTH SIDE SQUARE Independence, M0 Everythlng Ready to Wear for MEN WOMEN and CHILDREN Page One Hundred Ten fl ll U D ,Y H ' 1 ff 77 ' ht? fl ,I U ii If ,Y If u If 37 If 7 !! N 77 U H Y ff 7! Db 5 Y O 7 C , I f' 1'5W9m 5 725-as Qua i y Largest l W, ' IMG-ql t Good ' 11 . f S 1 1 1 T w l I K I 5 i i l J F it l i l l l I ! l .Ulm Qeleum El l E P l in xg w V S W 6 00 , suits' YAN'f6 'Ce . , 73 l INSURANCE FP I 04,0 AoENcY4x6,.xb I 300' Q2 E 9 Nunamaker Crecitingj- Every time a slight shock occurs, the earth trembles as though there was an earth-quake. Mr. Elliot- Then when you walk, the earth produces the effect of. an earth-quake. Miss Phelps- Drucilla name the Indian tribe that Jackson fought against. Drucilla H.- I think it was the semi-colon. Miss Sturges- Oh, can't you put and two together and make one? Alden Cundertonel- No, it always makes four. Geo. A. Gould 62: Co. Real Estate, Loans, and Insurance 217 W. Lexington st. .... i.., .Vee --,A--Q- P h 0 ne 58 Independence, Mo. Why risk your valuable papers-bonds and jewelery? Rent a Safe Deposit Box I 33.00 iper year CHRISNIAN-SAWYER BANKING CO. l I Page One Hundred Eleven 4 l 1926 El l P The Meant Suits for - No preparation for life is complete and without having learned to save made to your measure by money consistently. E. V. Price 62 Co. h We want to be your financial adviser to and friend i Major Sz Humphrey or Independence jackson C ountyBan'k A - 4 per .cent on-Savings - . Betsy Ross- I call my husband, twinkle, little star. Mad Anthony- Why, because he's constant? Betsy Ross- No, because I wonder Where he is. -Tiger. Chester- That letter If got from Juanita the other day was full of bugs. Q!! ' Bob- Dead . Chester- No, alive. Bob- But how did they live in the letter? Chester- On Mush. American Underwriters Inc. INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCI-IES PHONE INDEP. 468 Page One Hundred Twelve ..4,po BATTERY BLOCK 1926 I 1 AEI I I I Y' E1 The clbleam L r AS FAR AS Graduation Dresses, or appropriate wearing ap- i parel of any sort is eonfierned--W'e know that i we can help you to help yourself. L E- ! THE MGDEL LOLLAS BROS. Our Shines Stay Put : SHOE REPAIRING i I i HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED N. SIDE SQUARE if H A You're the first man who ever kissed me. I believe you, dear. -Q' Oh, yo11're the fnrst one who would believe it, too. -Royal Gaboon. W fi ii .N 4 1 Printers of Quality r W For twenty years our motto has been service. Our equipment 'Ai now includes the most modern type faces and machinery. We would like to do your printing. I Zion's Printing and Publishing Co. D- Independence, Mo. 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