Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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THE SENIORS In the last Nebraska State journal I received, I noticed this statementr Sandrock Ford Distributing house has consolidated with the Hargrave Stude- baker Distributors. This used to be run on a somewhat smaller basis by the name of Louck's Sz Jone's. The Senior play had its inspirations for Hazel. First it was the stage, but this wasn't what she wanted, and before long she was in the movies. I know she is a favorite with the most of you, so often have I heard you mention Miss Mer- cer's name. Thelma was an excellent student in Latin and I was not surprised in the least to hear that she Language Principal in Vassar for several years. But she is now teaching Arty on a small ranch in Yortshire, Wyo, In the latest news from Washiiigton, I read that Tophy Wienert was ap- pointed Secretary of State for the new administration, while Elizabeth Mosimrn received the honors, offered by the National Convention of motorists held in that city this week, for the best speed made on the coast to coast race. And at last Leta has secured a patent on her Meyers dyes, which will from now on supply the U. S. with all the dyestuff she needs. But just think to have a real live novelist in your class. There is certainly a lot to that old saying l'Silent waters run deep. As I unpacked the nfw books for the library I found six volumes of Brown's latest works. And Vera even dedicated one of these to the Class of ,I7. It seems as though we have had various occupations represented bv the various members of the class. Perhaps somewhere in History you have read of the great Barnum-Riailey circus which used to travel over the country and give performances at different places. Well, the Tackett Shows of today are only this old circus in new clothes, and run on an up-to-date plan. Edward super- vises the performances in his aeroplane rather than on horseback, as was the custom fifty ylears ago. Joe Lemmon is the main attraction traveling with the show this year. He has a large Motor Dome where he draws large crowds by his race with death. Guy Inks has charge of the animal department and has im- ported many wild creatures from Africa and South America. Then there was Jane Crook. who completed the course in several seminaries in the east. But school-life did not suit her. so she traveled for a year, and while in Belgium she met a Duke and-well, you know the rest-they lived happy ever after in their castle on the Rhine. Last but not least is Roy Hoffman. who is now posing for a new model of the Katzenjammer Kids. S. B. ,I7. Orange and Black Anuual Page Twenty-Two

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THE SENIORS Then there was Ileah Reed, well I remember her, always ready to answer anything that pertained to mathematics. She has, ,for the past twenty years, taught Solid Geometry and Trigonometry in the F. C. H. S. while Elta Sailors was diligently working with the commercial students and Marcile Stump imparted her knowledge of arts and sciences to the brilliant Freshmen. It was about 1925 that Falls City had such a boom. There was the vine- gar factory, famous throughout the Middle West. At this time Sam McCool was known as the junior partner of the firm, with very favorable prospects of controlling the business in the near future. Then there was Byron McDonald, who owned the largest basket grocery store between New York and Frisco. It was a sight worth seeing to watch him, attired in his full dress suit. silk hat and white kid gloves, promenading the different departments to see that everything was alright. After equal suffrage became universal, Con ress had many women repre- sentatives among whom was Elizabth Gist from t e Fourth district of Mexico, which the United States annexed in 1920. She now serves tea to the Persian ambassadors, and lives in a self-contained fashion, 'caring only for her pet shep- herd-since she willed away all of her ardent admirers in our last will and tes- tament. There was Lucia Gritlin, who is torlay the mistress of a large chicken farm near Ankneyville, known as Strausville before the war with Germlany. It was only yeterday that I started out in my electric for Mademoiselle 'l'refzer's beauty shop and'when passing Rockerfeller's mansion I heard a voice, somewhat familiar, anhounce from the platform on the drive. Me Lord, the carriage waits. Upon a second look I discovered the likeness of Lloyd Marsh serving as Rockefeller's head butler. The last I knew of the Falls City VVoman's Club, Henrietta Mathews was president: Nellie Moss. parliamentarian: and Hattie Stewart was sent as their representative to the national convention. The Class of 'I7 can well feel proud of their musicians. There is Delous Ziveny. who is today a second Misha Elman. Also Joseph Reavis, who is play- ing the clarinet in the ifirst Boston Symphonv' Orchestra. But who could ever have imagined Nellie Lee Holt as being the Grand Opera singer for that very same orchestra? I am sure I do not know if the attraction was Society Smith or if it just was an accident, anyway, if ever you have a chance to hear her sing don't miss the opportunity. Mary Houck was one we all liked to hear read, and I guess someone else must have discovered her cleverness, also, because she is now one of the Red- path Circuit's main numbers. NVithout a doubt hcr programs are unsurpassed. Orange and Black Annual Page Twenty-T wo

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vvar' LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SENIOR CLASS OF 1917. VVe, the Senior Class of the Falls City High School, Richardson County, Nebraska, the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventeen, being of sound mind and body do .publish and declare this our last will and testament, that is to say: First, we desire that all our just debts be paid, providing there is enough money in the treasury to pay them-if not, then we wish that these debts be cancelled. W e bequeath our love of knowledge and proverbial dignity in full and rounded measure to the Freshmen. Upon our nearest heirs, the Juniors, at our graduation, we bestow the name of Reverend Seniors. XN'e also bequeath and devise to said junior Class all of the northwest quarter of the assembly room of the High School Building, situated on Block ninety-three, in City of Falls City in Richardson County, State of Nebraska. To the beloved faculty we leave our kindest regards, and grant forgiveness for the misery they have caused us by means of the famous eighth period. The Senior Class, by common consent of all parties concerned, do hereby give and bestow by hand of their adored class advisor, Miss Markland, to a wonderful Tenor, an unknown bell-ringer. Individually, we desire to leave a few remembrances to our dearest friends. Our model, Elizabeth Nosiman. gives her calm temperament and dignified demeanor to Francis Knight. Sam McCool leaves his position as center on the basket-ball team to Lloyd VVahl. Thomas Exam Hargrave leaves his noise and pep to all of the junior boys in hopes that they will be able to keep up his past reputation. Eliza -lane Crook leaves her title as The Class Angelf' to Laura Cade. Lloyd Marsh gives to his chum, Margaret Miller-a promise of life-long faith fulness. Tlyron MacDonald bequeaths his commencement suit of clothes to Johnnie Holt in hopes that he can wear them the night of his graduation. Our Senior soloist, Edward Zivny fCount De No Countj, leaves his me--. lodious voice of Dearle Baker. Dessie McCleary gives her athletic physique to Leta Rrannum. Vera Brown leaves her common sense to Pryee Rirdsley. Joe Reavis, the famous lawyer, leaves his best wishes and love of truth to Sheriff Harry jones of Waggonspring, Arkansas. Ileah Reed, her good behavior and knowledge of Solid Geometry to Harry Pence. Elizabeth Gist leaves her scores of ardent admirers to Opal Nichols. Rosa Trefzer, her next yeari's growth to Harry Jones. Homer F. Sandroek bestows his ability as a Hirt to Joe Nutter. Elta Saylor bequeaths her seat in Assembly to Fern Imogen Jones. Nellie Moss, her love of study to Glenna Griffin. Suzaine Tlreeht leaves High School for Salem. X Orange and Black Annual Page Twenty-Three