SCHOOLS: 1926 Clintonian This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Richard Carstensen jmbelia@mchsi.com October 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Clinton County, Iowa Please visit the Clinton County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/clinton/ ________________________________________________________ The "Clintonian" 1926 Published by: The Senior Class of the Clinton High School, Clinton, Iowa Copyright 1926 ACTIVITIES LOVE -- THIRTY - PAGE 103 "Nope," said Harriet determinedly to her mother. "The man I mary is going to be a real one, not just an excuse for one. I tell you he'll have to have black hair and eyes, bushels of money, and be some sort of an athletic man--football coach, jockey, or something of that sort, I don't know just what. Studies never interested Harriet much except Spanish in which the instructors thought her an exceptional person. When she received her A. B. from the girls' college she was offered the position of Spanish instructor at this college. At her arrival in the town, she was greeted by a corus of girls' voices. "Oh, Harry, have you heard of Ted Carvington, the new literature professor? Kid, you ought to get a knockout to him! You, an honorable instructor of Spanish, ought to be enough of a Juliet to capture this Romeo." How does he look? How old is he? Is he athletic or Professor Tutish?" "Oh, he's a perfect duck! Must be about thirty. He's about average size, has light brown hair and gray eyes. Not especially athletic but loves swimming. He's got "oodles" of pep." "Doesn't suit my taste." The first thing she did when she came to her room was to exchange her traveling dress for a sport outfit, put on a pair of tennis slipper, grab two tennis balls, borrowed a tennis racquet and rushed out to the courts calling, "Who's for a game of tennis?" "I,""I,""I," came the answer from the willing people. During the first game Harriet noticed that the next court was occupied by two people, one a man whom she had never seen before and who seemed to answer they rather vague description of Professor Carvington. "What's the matter, Harry? My, but you're playing a bum game this afternoon." Effect of the journey, May. Love--fifteen. First serve! Rotten! Second serve! Out? No, inside! Again her mind wandered as she watched him--love--thirty. She roused herself from these aimless wanderings and gave the ball a vigorous bang, which sent it was off the court and straight into Professor Carvington's eye. "Oh, pardon me, did I hurt you?" "Certainly. No, it doesn't hurt at all," politely lied Ted Carvington. Harriet's face became red. How ridiculous to ask him if it hurt. Tennis balls aren't made of cotton blossoms. One stormy December day, Ted Carvington and Harriet were seen to saunter lazily to the now deserted courts. After walking in silence for some time, Ted began to speak. This time in a different tone than that which he usually used. "Harriet," every time that pert little nose of yours defied me to know you better, I wished more and more that I could change your name. Harriet Carlson is a very pretty name, but Harriet Carvington would suit better. Can't you, won't you, say that you love--that you'll be my wife?" "I don't know," answered Harriet desperately. (The "perfect male" still in her mind.) Then the "perfect man" faded! In his place came Ted. The wealthy jockey turned into a professor of literature, and Harriet answered, "Yes." IRMA FUEHR THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER (With photographs of five staff members) - PAGE 104 The Clintonian is a bi-weekly paper whose purpose is to give a history of High School life. Since the paper is issued only every other week it is impossible to have all material "newsy," but the staff tries to represent all departments and each phase of High School life in every issue. Those who have served on the Clintonian staff this year are: Jane Stewart, Editor; Mildred Kramer, Managing Editor; Harry Gorman, Sports Editor; Gwendolen Peterson and Margaret Harris, Business Managers; Virginia Bather, Circulation Manager. Many improvements have been made in the paper this year. Improvements are: a new cut of the High School for use as the backgroud of the name, The Clintonian; changes in the makeup of the paer; motto, "News for all--all for Clinton High," has been established, and a number of changes in the organization and makeup of the paper have been worked out for next year. Miss Helen M. Van Gilder, Supervisor of Journalism, has worked hard this year to make the Clintonian a success. Next year Miss Van Gilder believes Clinton High will have one of the best High School papers published in the State. ANNUAL - PAGE 105 Photographs of: B. Ferguson, J. Peterson, H. Burzbach, B. Kunau, M. Nason It is the desire and wish of every staff to present each year, something different and new in building the Clintonian Annual. We chose our stories and writings in such a way that we could build up an atmosphere and personality different from any other Annual. We are proud of the progress we have made. We are proud of the improvement in this Annual. Most of all, we are proud that you have realized that we really tried to put out a good book. Your suggestions have been embodied one after another. Som of them have not proved practical, but a great many have, and the result was helpful to us. The following is the 1926 Clintonian Annual Staff: Editor-in-Chief BERNETTA KUNAU Managing Editor JOHN PETERSON Circulation Manager MAUDE NASON Business Manager HERBERT BUTZBACH Ass't Business Manager FLORENCE MURPHY Ass't Business Manager EDWIN BULOW Sports Editor BOYD FERGUSON Cartooning Editor HENRY WOHLWEND Faculty Advisor MISS HELEN VAN GILDER WHAT ACTIVITIES MEAN TO A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT - PAGE 106 If by your Senior year you have not taken part in any of Clinton High School's activities, you have missed out on some of the best advantages that your High School course offers. Activities should form a part of every student's High School education. In these interests thought is linked with purpose. Right thought is mastery. Besides learning how to act among other people a student's ability as a leader is developed. In competition you learn how to meeet defeat, and how to appreciate the joy of success. Outside activities lead to a more pleasant attitude toward studies, and better cooperation among students. Carefully consider the benefits to be derived! A student can not help but see, that to get the best out of High School, he must participate in its advantages. School activities which are fficiently supervised probably mean more to the student than any other work pertaining to the school. Then, too, one of the principal reasons why a student wishes to participate in activities is to form lasting fellowships with his classmates. Proper correlation between studies and activities helps a student to live "Life at its Best." Thereby a pupil avoids a single track mind. And as the mind grows to resemble that upon which it feeds, it is essential that a student be interested in more than one phase of High School life. Mental, physical and spiritual development is impossible for the student with narrowed interest. The logical time for a student to enter activities is in his Freshman year. This enables him to acquire efficiency and leadership in the things he likes. The pupil that succeeded is usually one that believes in his ability. Students with initiative ability usually succeed-- although they may not be the brightest in the class. However they are willing to try and to dare and to do. Besides it is a well known fact that the will never acts in a direction which the mind believes impossible. No doubt the words of A. F. Jathe will help the students who are timid and rather fearful that they will not accomplish their desires. If you think you are beaten, you are, If your think you dare not, you don't, If you'd like to win, but think you can't It's almost a cinch you won't, Life's battles don't always go, To the stronger or faster man; But soon or late, the man who wins, Is the one who thinks he can. PUBLIC SPEAKING (With photograph of Miss Kittie Glee Merrill) - PAGE 107 Miss Kittie Glee Merrill has been instructor of Public Speaking and Dramatics in Clinton High for five years. During this time she has successfully coached Clinton High's contestants in Declamatory and Extemporaneous work. For six consecutive years C. H. S. placed first in the Iowa Nine Girls' Declamatory Contest, being defeated for the first time this year. Clinton has also been successful over her rival, Davenport, in many of the dual contests which are staged each year between the two schools. Not only has Miss Merrill been successful in this line of dramatic work, but she also has directed many clever plays; some of them are as follows: Royalty plays which were put on are, "Stop Thief," "A Full House," "Mrs. Temple's Telegram,""The Hottentot," and "What Happened to Jones." A number of clever little plays have been given which were eagerly appreciated. These were: "Indian Summer,""The Florists' Shop,""Bill,""And the Lamp Went Out,""Tedis,""Advertising for a Husband,""Dust of the Road,""Joan Oakley's Telephone,""The Jury,""The Shop of Perpetual Youth,""Sauce for the Goslings" and "The Mysterious Will." Much credit is due to Miss Merrill's splendid supervision of these plays, as well as the successfulness of the Junior Hops and the coaching of the Junior plays. Miss Merrill has done much for Clinton High. The students of Clinton High appreciate her great, untiring efforts which she has made in bringing C. H. S. to the front in the line of dramatics. She will always be remembered for her pleasing personality. The Northwestern University School of Speech is Miss Merrill's Alma Mater and she has done graduate work in the University of Southern California, Morse School of Expression, St. Louis, Missouri, The University of Iowa and the University of Colorado at Boulder. GIRLS' DECLAMATORY - PAGE 108 Photographs of: Seldon, Gordon, Harris, Thuresson, Peterson and Chase. Suzanne Chase placed first in the finals of the Girls' Declamatory Contest, which was held at the C. H. S. auditorium, January 29. Her reading was "Number Six." The other winning contestants were: Naomi Thuresson, Margaret Harris, Gwendolen Peterson, Darline Gordon and Margaret Carey. In the dual contect with Davenport, held February 4, Clinton was defeated by 12 points. This is the first time in five years that Clinton has been totally defeated by Davenport. The Annual Iowa NIne Contest was held at Muscatine on Friday, February 12. Suzanne Chase was Clinton High's representative and she placed seventh. Last year Bernetta Kunau represented Clinton in this Contest. She place first. This is the first time for six years that Clinton has not been awarded first place in the Iowa Nine Contest. BOYS' DECLAMATORY - PAGE 109 Photographs of: Walker, Griffin, Thompson, Eisleben, Bulow and Murphy. The Boys' Declamatory Contest was held at the C. H. S. auditorium on November 20, 1925. Herbert Walker was awarded first place, reading the dramatic selection, "The Christmas Substitute." The other winning contestants placed as follows: Ralph Griffin, Herbert Thompson and Lloyd Eisleben. Edwin Burlow and Kenneth Murphy thied for fifth place. Herbert Walker was sent to Burlington where he competed in the annual Iowa Nine Contest which took place on December 11, 1925. Herbert took fourth place. Last year Kenneth Jones represented Clinton in this contest. He place third. Ralph Griffin was Clinton's representative in the Iowa Nine Oratorical Contest held at Davenport, November 13. Ralph's selection was "That's Something." This is the first year that an Oratorical Contest has been held and it was entirely experimental. "PICKLES" - PAGE 110 SHORT STORY OF PLOT Jonas H. Pennington, an American millionaire pickle manufacturer, with his daughter, June, arrives in Vienna amidst preparations for the annual Carnival. To his consternation he finds Jones, his advertising expert, advertising Pennington's Peter Piper Pickles too well. An old acquaintance, Lady Vivian, a wealthy Englishwoman, also arrives on her annual quest in search of her daughter, who was lost near Vienna at Carnival time when a baby. Kinski, the pompous police chief plots to substitute the lost child of Lady Vivian and marry her for the fortune. A band of Gypsies visits the Carnival led by Jigo, the chieftain, and his supposed daughter, Ilona. Events lead all to the Gypsy camp, where a magic pool reveals the face of Lady Vivian's daughter. Arthur Crefont, a pool artist wins recognition of his art and also the hand of June Pennighton; Kinski's plot is exposed; Ilona is restored to her mother and Jones is rewarded with success in his campaign for the hand of Ilona. PICKLES CAST HANS MAIER, Proprietor of the Wurtzelpracter Inn HAROLD HEDGER LOUISA, a waitress BERNETTA KUNAU CAPTAIN KINSKI, Chief of Detective Bureau of Vienna RALPH GRIFFIN BUMSKI, Kinski's faithful sleuth HERBERT WALKER RUMSKI, Kinski's faithful sleuth VICTOR CHARLES J. JENNISON JONES, Advertising Expert HERBERT THOMPSON JIGO, Hungarian Gypsy BISHOP MILLER ILONA, a Gypsy girl MYRTLE MUNSON ARTHUR CREFONT, a young American artist GERALD BURLINGAME JUNE PENNINGTON, an American heiress ALICE GABRIEL JONAS H. PENNINGTON, proprietor of "Peter Piper Pickles" EDWARD MAIRE LADY VIVIAN DeLACY, a charming English widow MARY LOUISE SELDON A GYPSY GIRL CLAUDIA TRITZ A GYPSY VIOLINIST LEONARD PEETZ ACCOMPANIST ELEANOR SPEER SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. Garden of Wurtzelpracter Inn, Vienna, at Carnival time. ACT II. A Gypsy Camp near Vienna, that evening. ACT III. Same as ACT I, the next evening TIME -- The present. PLACE -- Vienna. TOURISTS Ada Lambert, Maude Nason, Naomi Thuresson, Betty Langworthy, Bernadine Claussen, Jeanette Bather, Marvin Wallace, Raymond Doyne, Edwin Bulow, Henry Wohlend, Clyde Scribner, Ezra Foster, Helen Streib, Irene Fulton, Thera Murphy, Mable Hansen, Rachael Morgan, Clover Schmaltz, Crystal mewherter, Mary Carter, Jane Stewart, Florence Schultheis, Edith Wogens, Bertha Volk, Evelyn Gamble, Carrie Durbin, Marie Armstrong, Thelma Slaughter, Alma Carstensen, Marie Nielsen, Hartford Palsgrove, Carl Weseman, Dale Hardcastle, John Behrens, George Benson, Hobart Badrick, Lawrence Rimmer, Alfred May. WAITERS Francis Whalen, Ray Doyne. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - PAGE 111 Quite different from the past few years was the Christmas Mass Meeting this year. The Music Department gave selections in conjunction with the Dramatic Department, instead of a Cantata as in previous years. PROGRAM Freshman-Sophomore Music Class Christmas Carols -- "Deck the Hall, "Ring on Christmas Bells" "Joy to the World." --- Freshmen- Sophomore Music Class. Bible Reading -- Matthew 2,1-12 --- Bernetta Kunau Song -- "The Birthday of a King" --- Kenneth Johnson Junior-Senior Girls' Music Class Reading -- "The Angel and the Shepherd" --- Naomi Thuresson Antiphonal Singing -- "The First Noel" --- Freshmen-Sophomore Music Class and Junior-Senior Girls' Glee Club Story -- "The Other Wise Man" --- Leland Davis Song -- "O, Holy Night" --- Mary Dunkelberger Junior-Senior Girls' Glee Club Story -- "The Happy Prince" --- Suzanne Chase Song -- "Adeste Fideles" --- Junior-Senior Boys' Music Class Reading -- "The Christmas Substitute" --- Herbert Walker Christmas Carols -- "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem," "Silent Night," "Angels from the Realms of Glory" --- Junior-Senior Girls' Glee Club Carols --- Entire School ESSAY AWARD - PAGE 111 (Continued) Photograph: Emma Frahm Emma Frahm, a Junior, has been announced as the writer of the second best chemistry essay in the state of Iowa, on the subject of "The Relation of Chemistry to Agriculture." The selection was made by the committee on prize essays of the American Chemical Society. As evidence of her success, Emma received a certificate of honorable mention and copies of "Chemistry in Industry" volumes I and II. A public presentation of the award was made at the Commencement Exercises. "Soil is the farmer's gold mine" was the keynote of her essay. She developed this by a thorough treatment of the various types of fertilizers and insecticides; giving the history of several commercial products. Credit should be given Mr. Boese for his efforts to bring C. H. S. to the fron in Physics and Chemistry. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY - PAGE 112 "What Happened to Jones," a Royalty play by George Broadhurst, was given by the Juniors May 7, 1926, in the High School auditorium. The proceeds were used to defray expenses for the Junior Hop. The play was under the personal supervision of Miss Kittie Glee Merrill, Dramatic Coach. The following is the cast of characters: Jones, who travels for a Hymn book House --- Ralph Laughlin Ebenezer Goodly, a Professor of Anatomy --- Eddie Maier Anthony Goodly, D. D., Bishop of Ballarat --- Ezra Foster Richard Heatherly, engaged to Marjorie --- Harry Gorman Thomas Holder, a Policeman --- Kenneth Green William Bigbee, an Inmate of the Sanatorium --- Joe Tolson Henry Fuller, Superintendent of the Sanatorium --- Eddie Moran Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer's Wife --- Marion Condon Cissy, Ebenezer's Ward --- Frances Finch Marjorie, Ebenezer's Daughter --- Mildred Kramer Minerva, Ebenezer's Daughter --- Evelyn Hedges Alvina Starlight, Mrs. Goodly's Sister --- Suzanne Chase Helma, Swedish Servant Girl --- Hazel Judd Place --- New York City Time --- The present. Hour --- 7:15 P.M. IOWA NINE EXTEMPORANEOUS CONTEST - PAGE 112 (Continued) Photograph: Herbert Butzbach This year, for the first time, Clinton High entertained the Iowa Nine Extemporaneous contestants. The Contest was held on Friday, April 23, at the C. H. S. auditorium. Herbert Butzbach, a Senior, represented Clinton, placing second. He drew as his subject, "Aviation." It was very well given. Oskaloosa, who was represented by Frances Knight, the only girl contestant, captured first place. Herbert deserves much credit for his excellent work, and the student body appreciate his efforts in trying to help C. H. S. to be a leader in all activities. A silver pin was given to Herbert. CHEER LEADERS - PAGE 113 Photographs: Naomi Thuresson and Marion Condon Naomi Thuresson, a Senior, and Marion Condon, a Junior, were Clinton High School's Cheer Leaders this year. They were capable of arousing a great deal of pep and enthusiasm at our mass meetings for various games. The girls worked diligently and they should be complimented on the manner in which they led the yells. Everyone realizes that cheer leading is no easy task, therefore, the efforts that have been put forth to create pep in C. H. S. are heartily appreciated. The students, faculty members and alumni wish to take this opportunity of thanking Marion and Naomi for their splendid ability in cheer leading. DEBATING - PAGE 114 Photographs: E. Bulow, J. Kunau, R. M. Brooking, H. Butzbach, H. Walker, H. Thompson, H. Moldt, G. Weseman. Debating is a new activity in Clinton High this year. The students of C. H. S. appreciate the successful efforts of Mr. Rollie M. Brooking who coached the debating team. We give him due praise, which he deserves. Clinton's negative team met Davenport affirmative team here on March 10th. The question of the debate was, "Resolved, that the present Japanese Exclusion Act be repealed in favor of the so- called Gentlemen's Agreement." Clinton won by a vot two to one. At Davenport on March 12th Clinton's affirmative team, debating the same question, was defeated by Davenport's negative team. The member of the negative team were: John Kunau, Herbert Butzbach and Herbert Thompson. The members of the affirmative team were: Herbert Walker, Edwin Bulow and Harold Moldt. Carl Weseman was also an interested member of the debating class. FEATURES MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, JOKES, CARTOONS AND SNAPSHOTS - PAGES 115 - 129 ACKNOWLEDGMENT - PAGE 130 The staff of the Clintonian Annual is greatly indebted to all who have helped make this year's Annual a unique book. It was only through the sacrificing efforts and willingness in helping and realizing that this book portrayed Clinton High's student life that our progress on the book was steady. With this in mind we were able to review the past year. The Staff wishes to thank the following persons who so faithfully helped. Thos who were in the pep meeting for the Annual: Ruth Franklin, Ruth Machmer, Naomi Thuresson, Harold Hedges, Lyle Bossen, Florence Murphy, Mildred Franklin, Angus MacNicoll, Edwin Bulow, Hazel Judd, Jack MacArthur, Reynold Matz, Betty Purvis. To those who contributed copy for the Annual: Katherine Chase, Mr. R. M. Brooking, Mr. T. A. Anderson, Miss Helen Chase, Mr. L. C. Belding, Irma Fuehr, Bernice Rose, Harold Emmons, Ruth Franklin, Betty Purvis, Suzanne Chase, Lyle Bossen, Margaret Harris, Stephen Coman, Mary Louise Seldon, Maxine Gmelin, Jeanette Bather, Jane Stewart, Inez Harderson, Miss Rosebud Abramson, Helen Streib, Dorothy Holle, Dorothy Stevenson, Mary Small, Helen Weseman, Sylvia Brown, Myrl Peters, Evelyn Hedges. Those who sold Annuals: Naomi Thuresson, Leonard Lass, Bernadine Claussen, Marvin Wallace, Ray Doyne, Lyle Bossen, Don Peters, Gladys Dierks, Jack MacArthur, Marie Condon, Darline Gordon, Ellis Thompson, Leonard Kinnan, Angus MacNicoll, Dorothy Holle, Edwin Ewing, Edward Henning, Mildred Mitchell, Eugene Harvey, John Van Allen, Helen Weseman, Sylvia Brown, John Adams. We wish to express our appreciation and thinks to the Waterloo Engraving and Service Company, and to the Pinney Printing Company, also to the Stoecks and the Beil Studio and to Mr. Tage Miller for the art work. We wish to thank Miss Dodge and Miss Van Every and their department for being so willing and kind in having all material typed. IT PAYS TO REMEMBER (Unnumbered advertising pages) The Clintonian is a link between the Clinton High School and the Clinton business men. The merchants have been very kind in reserving advertising space and trying to make the 1926 Annual a success. They have the right to expect students to show their appreciation by reading the advertisements that appear on the following pages and patronizing those who have been so kind as to help us. The Staff feel confident that every loyal student will respond to the call and patronize those who have helped to make this Clinton High year book a success. Clinton Corn Starch Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Julius Stoecks, Photographer, 412 Howes Block Interstate Power Co. Clinton Shoe Manufacturing Co. Volckman Furniture & Carpet Co. Martin Morris & Co. Hoffman Music Company, 212 Fifth Avenue Pacific Extract Co, The Heiberg Brewing Syrups The Clinton Chamber of Commerce O'Neil's Cafe Arnold & Sturdevant, Books-Stationery-Gifts, 218 Fifth Avenue J. R. Bather Co., Florist, 233 Fifth Avenue John E. Mooney, for Good Eats, 710 Fourth Street The Piatt Shop, Specialty Shop for Women, 231 1/2 Fifth Avenue Martin Ebsen, Auto Tires & Supplies, 100 South Second Street Andrew Paysen, Kelly Springfield Tires Clinton Savings Bank Clinton National Bank, Sixth Avenue and Second Street Copeland Drug Co., 708 South Fourth Street O. H. Henningsen, Insurance, 211 Turner Building Clinton Book Bindery Co., 1000-102 North Second Street Godskesen Hardware Co., 600-602 South Second Street Geo. D. Reynolds, Cigars & Luncheonettes, 506 South Second Street Backus Art & Book Shop, 402 South Second Street Towle & Hypes Co. Clinton Business College Daehler Motor Company, 134-138 Sixth Avenue Revere Candy Shop, Amos Pollastrini, Prop., Corner Fourth Avenue and Second Street John Richardson Co., Insurance, 607 Sixth Avenue Weston Building Barber Shop, Bert Nash, Prop. Merchants National Bank The Lafayette, Horton & Warden Co. A. R. Kunau, Realtor Y.M.C.A. The Wardrobe Cleaners, Lafayette Hotel Building Curtis Bros. & Co. High School Cafeteria, Miss Harriet M. Parkes, Director Kinney's Shoes, 236 Fifth Avenue Albert H. Hammarstrom, C.P.A., 208-209 Weston Building The Glasgow Tailors, 412 Second Street Art Embroidery Shop, Ethel E. Lewis, 326 South Second Street Allen Printing Company, 135 Fifth Avenue Lubbers & Bell Mfg. Co., Fly Swatters, Chair Seats, Games Walters Chocolates Milady's Beauty Shop, Thos. Triplett, Pauline Meyer, 326 Sixth Avenue T. M. Gobble Co., Wholesale Grocers, 119-121 Fifth Avenue Marcucci's, Ice Cream, Candy, 612 South Second Street Iten's Biscuit Co. Fitch-Carter, Sporting Goods, Turner Building Skinner & Petersen Law Co., Lawyers, 405-5-6 Weston Building Y.W.C.A. Cafeteria Allen's, restaurant, 250 Fifth Avenue Empire Furniture Company, 306-308 Second Street A. E. Pinney Printing Company, 422 South Fourth Street Metzger-Cavanagh Co., Clothing and Hats Eclipse Lumber Company John D. Van Allen & Son, Inc., Clinton's Greatest Store Waterloo Engraving & Service Co., Waterloo, Iowa J. C. Penney Co., 210-212 Fourth Avenue T. J. Stierman, Shoe rebuilders, 208 Fourth Avenue, Revere Block Andrew Bather Co., Florist, 210 Sixth Avenue Booth-Paddock Music Co. Rialto Baber Shop Prudential Life Insurance Co., 508-509 Wilson Building