Belt Valley High School - Husky Herald Yearbook (Belt, MT)

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CZZIDI IDI IDI IDI I BELT BUCKLE LT-0 was an immense relief to watch the graceful figures flit to and fro after all the excitement she l1ad passed through during tl1e day. Then she was off again racing across the desert where she encoutered a group of former members of the Caravan of 1930-gone scientific. Tl1ey were Rosalie Calone, Margaret, Helen WVeberg, and Mary Suden. These poor in- dividuals had been searching for ancient buried cities, such as Lindbergh un- earthed in Central America. They had also obtained a curious species of insect which they named Zxypht. 1,They have kept the pronunciation of that word as well as other words a mysterylj These would-be scientists were attempting to erect a Research Laboratory in the middle of tl1e desert and had appointed Vera Rowe, with her persuasive ways, to make pleas to the wealthy and thus bring the great dream to a reality. In the next village Miss Macrae saw Clara Ford assisted by Rosalie Doli11 conducting a school for poor benighted Arabians. She felt tl1at Miss Sifford should indeed be repaid if she could see them as they were there-imparting their knowledge with such zest. And then whom should she meet but Doris and Dorothy-the inseparable twins-who were travelling around the worldfor the twenty-fifth tin1e. Evi- dently they had struck it rich! Now after a most diverting time Miss Macrae got her rug out ofhock and turned her head toward the 'fliand of the Shining Mountains -but wait where were Eva Lesell and Verna Frisbee ? But at that moment a crash was heard above--she looked up and to her astonishment Eva was leisurely floating down to tl1e magic carpet in her silken parachute. The plane had developed difficul- ties and consequently she was forced to leave its sheltering sides. Eva said that Mrs. Beets was still faithfully keepinglhouse in Belt. Bravo! for Verna. Miss Macrae returned to her home entirely satisfied with the undertakings of the Class. She filled her rug with moth balls and put it away for future use. 1 19 3 O I II II II II II II II Iliff' Page 39

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1 BELT BUCKLE I IEII IEII IDI IEIEZC' 'tOh, yes I replied Genevieve. We have here one of the most extraordinary taxi cab companies in the world. I'll call it.', Little did Miss Macrae know that tl1e owner of this Open Air Taxi Cab Uompany was Hen Hirano, or that the aforesaid 'cab was a camel which she was expected to ride. What a Sllilllle she had not taken the opportunity to learn to ride the camel before. Wurra! wurra! But ride sl1e must if she would reach the mosque at Om-el-Dinar. It was here that she had the great fortune of wit- nessing Imaun Sweat conduct morning services. tTwas a 111ost jolting ride to and from, but she survived. ' Excitement galore! A crowd was gathering-now, this was more diverting, she pushed forward and lo! who should it be but Ernest Jacobs, a snake char111- er, who was fascinating a cobra with the shrill music of his musette. 'tBlow me down W muttered Miss Macrae in surpriseft Ernie certainly was a whiz at charming snakes. But it was always known that he would make avsuccess in whatsoever he attempted. At this point of her adventure it began to rain. The abruptness of the storm reminded her of Montana but when a hand was laid on her arm to draw her into shelter sl1e merely said, 'tlt isn't raining rain to me, It's raining daf- fodils. She turned and found that the possessor of that hand was Freddie Remington, the owner of a prosperous tea room, where he sells on the average of 2000 cups of coffee per day fArabians preferring coffeej. She entered and saw Helen Polutnik reclining on a luxurious divan, surrounded by magnificent oriental rugs and rich velvet draperies. She was delighted in the prospect of a delightful tete-a-tete but in the midst of this an alarming shout of Robber!,I was heard. Everyone ducked! but Miss Macrae being unaware of the grave business at hand remained seated bravely awaiting further complications. The door burst open and a most amazing thing happened. The robber snatched her and carried her off on a fiery charger, brandishing a cimetar in the air. She drew aside in haughty grandeur and recognized that the sheik at her side was none other than lflino Kivi. t'Well, I swan was the only ejaculation Miss Macrae found at her command. liino was always such a dashing young man! ready to rush off on every escapade-but Miss Macrae persuaded him to con- duct her to the palace of Princess Bacraulbarder, otherwise known as Mayme Johnson. She proved to be a good leader as was predicted during her school days. She was dearly loved by all her subjects and the wonders of her kingdom were known far and wide. As entertainment for Miss Macrae she beckoned to a group of six girls who danced out from a hidden alcoveg The dancers were none but Ruth lVilson, Irene, Ruth Stuffel, Kathryn, Agnes and Irma. It Cllll II II II II II II II I 19 3 0 Page 38

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Gil BELT BUCKLE I IDI IDI IDI IDIZZC' dllllllllINlllllIDllR IEIBASS lll-lIllllSClIlfIDlIRf'M Un all sides tiny objects were silhouetted against the horizon. 'Twas the Class of '31 advancing on their camels and Arabian steeds to assemble at the oasis of B. V. H. S. Here Grand Faliph Bowman greeted them with great hospitality. To the happiness of all Miss Kellams consented to be their rakif tguidel. Ali Klimas was chosen leader with Sheikh Veliber as Katib fsecre- taryl. Nona Williamson was given charge of all jewels and precious stones and proved to be of the greatest worth. After coffee had been served to all, tl1e I'aliph presented them with a string of blue glass beads and an ostrich plume. tThe beads of good luck and feathers of endurance and speed. fl Peace be with thee and may Allah watch over thee, said the Grand I'aliph as they departed on their long, hazardous journey. The rolls of honor along the pathway all testified that the noble and honor- able of '31 were many. Great were their accomplishments. The ostrich plume gave endurance for long hikes. They set up a Cllill'lll School, where people were taught to be charming. They successfully raffled off the dowry worthy of a chief's daughter. Une night along the trail Sheikh Kennedy became seriously ill. An opera- tion was performed by llr. James Irvine with the worthy aid of M. ll. Marsh, special trained nurse. I'pon the removal of l1is left leg, spinal colunm and a cancer the patient declared he felt better. During this time Sheikh Yeliber was replaced by Helen Rutter as Katib I secretary lp. On 13Pbl'll2Il',V 21, the I'lass of '31 stopped at a small oasis a11d stayed here a short time to make merry over their good fortune thus far. l'pon resuming the journey tl1e next day they came upon the Ilaravan of Old Timers whom they received with good-will and gave to them a bountiful supper. Heing weary of travel by the first part of May the prosperous Class of '31 invited a select group of friends to a lovely garden and entertained them royally. Very lovely was this garden, with stars twinkling up above, breezes whispering through the treetops, beautiful flowers nodding their heads to the erooning of soft music brought from afar, the floating figures of the gorgeously robed merry-makers. and over all the pale wan light of tl1e Arabian moo11. In later travel they hailed the Uaravan of Seniors and a great feast was held. The veterans of 'lil traveled on and on. Finally they reached the great Mount of Improvement a11d found Grand Ualiph Bowman waiting with wor-rl that Mecca, the City of Success would be reached the following year. Anr:1.1..x MuI:KI.1No C11-II II II II II II II II I 19 3 0 i Page 40