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

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CLASS PROPHECY We give you the special privilege of reading in advance a review to be given by Ralph W. Simpson of a visit which he and Miss Mildred Jorn made to Falls City on April 1, 1950. As we start, we are strolling down the Main Street in Falls City, a thriving mid-western community of some fifty thousand souls, a number of whom are still confined in body. We Notice the many changes time has made in the Falls City of 1939. A policewoman ( Mary Huffman with her hair cut short) is patroling the sidewalk in front of the Starkebaum building, named for his beloved mentor by the architect, Robert Beachy. This building is the scene of varied activity, passings to and fro of Eugene Weick yelling, Extry! Extry!” Suddenly a commanding personage passes us. It is Charles Robert James, a big butter-and-egg man of the West. Using the ghostlike penetration of walls and closed doors common to all authors, we trail him to the sixteenth floor. As he enters the office. Wilbur Ege arises and pleasantly remarking, Tag, you're it,’ presents him with a summons. With uncanny presence of mind, we immediately deduce that our Bobby has made erroneous income tax returns. Wilbur Ege. the district attorney, has an excellent record as prosecutor, mainly because of his matchless oratorical ability and his commanding courtroom presence. The evidence in this case was gathered by that super-sleuth, Milton Schulz, who, in collaboration with the sterling constable, Mary Huffman, has rid the city of crime. To get back to Bobby, he has been overcome by the shock and is at present in a chair, being fanned by his secretary, Doris Rodgers. We leave Bob and Blondie engaged thus, and, privately wishing we had a secretary, float to the street, landing in front of the morgue. Naturally we enter and learn that the death rate in Falls City is now very low. The undertaker, James Koehler, invites us to view the only body in the morgue. When we see that it is James Falloon we manifest no surprise, but simply ask what kind of car he was driving at the time. We learn that it was a '48 Chevrolet, which was hardly unexpected. We drop a tear on his casket and depart. Once in the streets of Falls City, we notice something we didn’t before—the offices of the Federal Broadcasting Company. We enter the building in our usual fashion and materialize in the office of Robert Lovick, president of the FBC. Here is a truly inspiring success story. Lovey (as his secretary, Maureen Shumway, calls him) began his career with only a transmitter and an idea. This idea made him rich and famous, for it was he who began using four bells for station breaks. One of his most popular broadcasts, Corny Flakes Hour, starring Page Holmes, who recites poetry, is just going on the air. Page, now known as H. P., is the greatest financial wizard of the Wall Street of Falls City. He appears daily on this program because it was through poetry he became a success, especially through a certain poem by Kipling. We listen to this enlightening program and discover it is sponsored by Richard Bahr, manufacturer of Corny Flakes. He reminds his audience, getting a plug in, that it was through this medium he attained his super-stature. The next program stars Eddie Boygan and Chuck McCarty, namely, Richard Miller and William Shepherd. We depart and are soon passed by none other than Richard Scholl, instructing his nine o’clock cycling class. Two of his more ardent pupils are Mary Huston and Eileen Duerfeldt. We collide with Scoop Hess, star reporter on the Weekly News,’ who asks us to accompany his to the office. We are conducted through the numerous departments by editor-in-chief, Russell Percival. One of the first departments we enter is that of Hazel Zimmerman, who is now conducting a syndicated newspaper column called Ask Hazel.’ She says, 'People were always asking me for something, and I never got anything in return. I decided 1 would beat them to asking me, and get paid besides.' She is in contact with Martha Lucas, a world-renowned stylist, who designs clothes for the genuine nobility and pseudo-nobility of Hollywood. We are in the sports department when a special news bulletin is flashed in from New York. Coach Edna Galley’s Dribbling Damsels pulled out a two point lead over the Five Basketeers in the most thrilling woman's basketball championship on record. We are still in the office when the late morning edition is released. After glancing through a copy, we inquire about an outstanding advertisement of Lurecreme. Lana Lure, its originator, is none other than Vivian Chesney. As we lay down the paper, our attention is attracted by a picture of Miranda J. Weaver, the youngest woman in the House. It has been mainly through her efforts that the women are in control in Congress. The shriek of the noon whistle reminds us

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OUTSTANDING IN THE CLASS FRESHMEN Class Officers: President .............. John Graham Vice-President ......... Charles Powell Secretary-Treasurer .... Curtice Faucett Operetta: Margaret Sonner Junior Fair Board: Richard Scholl SOPHOMORES Class Officers: President ................ Robert Kline Vice-President ......... Richard Miller Secretary-Treasurer.....Robert Gillaspy Operetta: Moss Jones Junior Fair Board: John Scholl MINK Contest: Robert James, Clarinet Nebraska District Contest: Robert James, Clarinet JUNIORS Class Officers: President ....................... Robert Lovick Vice-President ........ Frances Wilson Secretary ............. Margaret Sonner Treasurer ............. Robert Gillaspy Lettermen: Football: Don Femmer Robert ames Robert Gillaspy Harold Kissel Frank Hebenstreit Basketball: F’rank Hebenstreit Fred Mosiman Play: Evelyn Maisenbacker George Hansen Marie Wright Robert James Josephine Weaver Fred Farington Carol Schaible Harry Hess Curtice Faucett Moss Jones Operetta: Becky Evans Herman Braun Moss Jones Charles Powell Maureen Shumway Neal Houtz Margaret Sonner Junior Fair Board: John Scholl Music Contest: Robert James, clarinet Curtice Faucett, voice Becky Evans, voice Junior-Senior Banquet—Dutch Motif: Robert James, Toastmaster. SENIORS Class Officers: President ......... Harlan Page Holmes Vice-President ............. Martha Lucas Secretary .................. Marian Ford Treasurer ........................ Robert James Lettermen: Football: Frank Hebenstreit Don Femmer Page Holmes Wilbur Ege Morris Waddle Robert James Robert Gillaspy Fred Mosiman Basketball: Harry Hess Frank Hebenstreit Fred Mosiman Robert Lovick D. A. R. Contest: Helen Dale, first place Carol Schaible Josephine Weaver Operetta: Becky Evans Mary Huffman Neal Houtz Charles Powell Milton Schulz Junior Fair Board: John Scholl MINK Contest: Members of: Band, Orchestra, Glee Club

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we have a luncheon engagement at the popular new cafe. Let’s Eat Here.’ Good food is in abundance since the head chef is none other than Pearl Bossom. After paying the check to a gum-snapping cashier, Lola Johnson, we proceed towards the depot. A somewhat dazed train caller, Charles Simon, bellows the arrival of The Streak.’ A bevy of reporters dash madly to the platform. Our curiosity aroused, we follow. The object of their dash is the arrival of Georgia Rieger, recently returned from France. Her only statement is, 'Paris hasn't changed a bit.' The conductor, Joe Beaty, calls to a lagger to hurry if he intends to catch the train. We recognize this person as George Hansen, who has as his destination, the Hawaiian Islands, where it is believed he intends to enter the pineapple business. On our return, we drive through the industrial district. Progress is slow because of a truck standstill due to a strike led by Joe Mettz. Near by is a meat packing concern, in front of which is standing Weldon Bowers. Weldon and Ernest Werner have originated a new idea on their large cattle ranch—they hire cowgirls instead of cowboys. A branch of this meat packing concern. Kill ’Em and Cut ’Em,’ is located at Preston under the supervision of Robert Werner. Two of his most capable assistants are Helen Weinert, stenographer, and Isaac Smith, office boy. Confusion reigns with the arrival of the Ferdinand DeLuxe.’ From the midst of a mountain of beef, struggles a dazed, frozenfaced hobo. After completion of the process of thawing, we have the privilege of making a renewed acquaintance with the cross country man, R. Heacock Kline. Truly, this might be called Variety Street, due to the multiplicity of industries located here. Just ahead looms a cigar factory. James Shiley is employed as a cigar tester to see if they are too strong for the ordinary person. Directly across the way is a lipstick factory, owned and operated by Kathryn Kammerer who also makes it a point to try out all the different shades. She makes the manufacture of bright shades a specialty. Joe Poole is a big executive in the Sleep-Tite Mattress factories. However, he finds ’employing’ mattresses much more engaging than big business affairs. It does not take us long to pass through this district, and as we leave it we drive on up Lane Street. The Lanesome College of Knowledge attracts our undivided attention. Dashing madly about is the janitor, Dean Hagee, striving to keep the college pixies from tramping on his beloved campus. The wide portals beckon us and we enter. Our footsteps lead us to the study hall. Belling a disguise of horn-rimmed spectacles, we find a capable study hall supervisor, Madame Evelyn Maisenbacker. She has at last solved student conduct problems by turning the tables —she heckles the students. In our conversation with Evelyn, we inquire about Phyllis Lockard. She reveals to us that Pat is the Mother Superior of the Convent of Our Lady at Rulo. Two very important teachers are Verlin Bindrum and Carol Schaible. Verlin has an astounding knowledge of history. There is no limit to the dates he can rattle off after 8:00 p. m. Carol heads a modern science department Research is her line. She's found a formula whereby a blonde can marry a blonde and still be happy. Lillian Wulf is admired by all as the Dean of Women in this college. Of all sport activities, basketball occupies the limelight. A great deal of its popularity is due to Coach Fred Mosiman. Mosey is giving a final pep talk to his basketeers who are in the midst of the preparation for the big game of the season. He says, Well, fellows, it's here.' A tradition of the team is stooge Don Femmer, who still cherishes an old F. C. H. S. '39 football sweater. He entertains students with yarns of his career as a star player way back when. The college has adapted a new feature—a Hall of Fame. At the present, a committee is debating whether or not to add Bob Watkins to their list. Bob has recently designed a new theater seat. As the person eases himself into the seat, it slowly unfolds. He absolutely guarantees it will keep you comfortable and out of other people's way. We take our departure as convocation is dismissed. Waiting in front of the school, is James Jones in a streamlined bus. He has established a profitable line by providing studnet transportation facilities. |ohn Scholl is his conductor and A-No. 1 assistant. As we amble along, we pass through many-familiar haunts. Over her back-yard fence Marjorie Herbster is chatting with her neighbor, Luclla Fiene Blank. Marjorie’s anger is not yet subdued. She discovered the world's largest pearl in an oyster. Her anger was aroused because the grocer, Robert Wise, had clearly told her that the oysters were positively fresh. Luella is afflicted with a difficulty, also. She employed William Turner to see if her old chairs were safe. His work has already developed into a three hour nap. She has tried everything from cold water to hot packs and still he remains in his stupor. When they see us, there is a contest to see