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

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Tifctt We of the Senior Class of 1943, being of sound bodies and weak minds, do hereby advise, bequeath, assign et cetera, our estate and possessions to-wit: To Mr. Starkebaum we leave an invitation to speak more often in Assembly. It seems nice to see you pacing that floor now and then. To Mr. Sympson we leave a pad and pencil, on which we wish he’d write a manusc:ipt of all the interesting experiences he has had. We’ve all listened to them and liked them, so now why doesn’t he write a book. To Mr. Cummins we leave an ample supply of defense stamps—we hear he sells them to gum-chewers. To Miss Cochrane we leave a trust fund to cover the expense of having her corns cured. To Mrs. Kline we leave all the coffee ration coupons of those seniors who don’t drink coffee—that is, if the O.P.A. doesn’t object. To Miss Ickman we leave a ten-pound bag of sugar—it’s so pleasant to smell those baking cookies—only we wish she’d pass them around, also a dozen cards of nice, new straight pins—they’re pretty rare now, so she’s sure to appreciate them. To Miss Wieland we leave the genius of the underclassmen, hoping that they can figure out those Trig, problems without the awful headaches we always had. To Miss Betz we leave such great names as Prater, Burton, McKelvy, et cetera, knowing she’ll be able to pull them through one more year. To Mr. Hatch we leave a shiny silver star to wear on his lapel—he’s done quite well in policing first floor these past years and we think he deserves a medal. To Mrs. DeWald we leave the various sets of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference material. For her willing help and valuable suggestions we will always be grateful. To Miss Shook we leave a new set of beautiful tires—(not retreads either). All we ask in return is a ride in that snappy little car. To Miss Sheehan we leave a lovely, leather bound copy of “Silas Marner”— his memory shall ever haunt us. To Miss Jorn we leave only our thanks and appreciation for being such a grand teacher. To Miss Fase, we leave nine new typewriters (preferably L. C. Smiths) to replace those taken by the government. To Mr. Boswell we leave a new set of equipment — great scientists will break some now and then you know. To Miss Sympson we leave the coming History students to be coped with—we hope they don't prove as annoying as we did. To Coach Brown we leave the remnants of the ’43 basketball team knowing that ’44 will be his lucky year. To Mrs. Hahn we leave those awful green gym suits, hoping the coming classes won’t have to endure them. To the various classes: To the Juniors we leave our positions (dignified of course) as seniors of this, our Alma Mater. To the Sophomores we leave hearty congratulations—just think, you’re upper classmen now! To the Freshmen we leave only a ray of hope. Courage, comrades—the best is yet to come. Norine Anderson wills her honorable position as queen to some lucky Junior— preferably a blonde, such as—but, we won’t go into that. Elmer Arnold wills his quiet studious way to Bud Boher. Bob Bader wills his rosy blush to any under-classman needing some modesty. Mary Beckner wills her fur coat to most any under classman—you’ll have to fight it out girls. Bernard Bennett wills his instinctive nature for trouble to any underclassman desiring excitement. Dorothy Beutler wills her pleasant nature to Dorothy Gartner.

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Elizabeth Kentopp is a nurse. An aviation expert, whom we remember as Stuka Ferguson, is trying to convince her that a home is more important than a career. Vaneta Gartner is the business administrator for a publishing company. Her secretary is Bernice Wallace. Their most recent publication is “Statistics on People Who Dislike Onions” compiled by Loretto Deckinger, Mar jean Bippes, and Letha Zimmerman. Frank Schmechel is a physician of a near-by town. David Little is a news-commentator of KMA. Margaret Wickham broadcasts household helps from the same station. Esther Mez plays her horn in the KMA orchestra. Jean Hatfield is a card shark. She has just won the Nebraska Bridge Championship. Prominent in the social world are two ex-Falls Citians. They are both members of the Wives of Hinky-Dinky Club. We remember them as Sally Yoder and Betty Ramsey. Norine Anderson returned to Kansas after graduation to be the Someone’s Little Homemaker. Jo Ann Wilson is married to a “man of the sea.” She states that it is wonderful being a Navy-Wife. Ailene Oliver still thinks the Army is tops. Little wonder, her husband is a private in the Army. Mary Beckner is now a resident of Walt Hill. She was recently married to the mayor of that town. Betty Jane Lichty and Lila Kottich are social workers in Ciudad. They are trying to better the conditions of cats and unpedigreed dogs. The people of the town wait for a late mail. Donald Brecht is the mailman. Dale Peck spends most of his time whistling at red-heads — woodpeckers. You see he is a taxidermist. Johnny Krause is now a man-about-town in Hollywood. June Shaw is trying to decide whether she wants to live in Verdon or Hiawatha. Elmer Arnold is the editor of the Daily Rag. Mildred Gilliland is his ace reporter. Robert Scholl is the printer’s devil. At the present Robert Liebsch is in the circus business training monkeys. Margaret Combs is driving a jeep in the WAAC’s. Running close competition to “B.K.’s Triple L. is Dot-a-Bell’s Beauty Saloon owned and operated by Dorothy Beutler. Bernice Duerfeldt is an Air Stewardess on the same plane that Edgar Halt-erman pilots. Marvin Zimmerman is the photographer in Ciudad de Falls. We can only report that Lester Fisher is a great scientist—his work is unknown to the general public. Raymond Lollman is his associate. Nellie Parker is peacefully settled in the Land of Sunshine. Robert Schaible is proprietor of the Farmer’s Friend Cream Station. Jim McArdle is the speedy bell-hop at the Grand Hotel. Mary Ellen Schlos-ser is the hostess at the same place. Dorothy Martin is a clerk in the Do Alot Store. On the side she is financing the publication of Mildred Cornford’s recipe book. Joyce McMullen does the office work for Kathryn Wittrock’s Taxi Service. Lucille Scholl is one of her best drivers. Rider Stockdale is trying to find the universal solvent. We wonder what he’ll put it in after he finds it? Gerry K. Lessel has started a movement to abolish middle names, and through the movement has gotten another name. This is a brief summary of the accomplishments, lives, and whereabouts of the Class of 1943. GERRY K. LESSEL NELLIE M. PARKER

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Marjean Bippes wills her appealing way and accumulation of facts to Mary Lee Stout. Ted Boland wills his position as student manager to some ambitious Junior— we hope he’ll prove as capable and efficient. Martin Braun wills his “C” card to Barb Windle—the way she packs that car calls for lots of gas. Donald Brecht leaves Rosalie to carry on the family name. Richard Carter leaves his crop of hair to those shaven Juniors — the Marines don’t go for that long stuff you know. Margaret Combs leaves for Iowa City, guess who’s there — his first name is Johnny. Mildred Cornford leaves to join the “WAVES”—I guess they’re going to keep it a naval family. Donald Dale leaves his love for sleep to Charlie Jones—there’s a rumor that he keeps late hours, but not alone—could her name be Betsy? Gerald Davis wills his grin to Buzz Heasley—not that he needs it. Loretta Deckinger wills her straight shoulders to Beverly Larson. Bernice Duerfeldt wills her pretty brown eyes to Lorraine Ankro m— wouldn’t they be nice with her hair? Jean Dunn leaves brother Jimmie— Marian left Jean, Jean leaves Jimmie— Gosh will they never be “dunn.” Katherine Dunn leaves for Memphis, and she’s not going down to get a suntan. James Erwin leaves all the height willed him in the last four years to Jere Calahan—we hope Jere makes it. Betty Ferron wills her place as an upperclassman to Norma Jean McCarty —she’ll carry on in high style, we’re sure. Carolyn Fiene wills her shyness to Nancy Carter. Margaret Fischer wills her silky golden hair to an underclassman desiring glamour. Lester Fisher wills his History ability to Bob Prater. Miss Betz is sure to appreciate it. Bob Fletchall leaves Betty Kreitzer to the care and protection of old F.C.H.S. James (Stuka) Ferguson leaves his love for aviation to Billy Dunn—we hear he draws as many planes in Study Hall as Stuka. Dwight Frederick wills his neat arrangement of the St. Louis Blues to Marjory “make with the music” Arendt. Vaneta Gartner wills her short crisp curls to Mary Alice (Veronica) Gall. Mildred Gilliland leaves Mary Lou to carry on the Gilliland scholastic record. Edgar Halterman wills his droll manner to Billy Carter—now maybe Bill will get some laughs. Corrine Hardenberger wills her sweet smile to her alma mater. Jean Hatfield leaves Ronald Metzger —poor fellow—hope he’ll be good his last year. James Hebenstreit, better known as “Jivin’ Hebe” wills his wailing saxophone tones to Tom Burton. Maybe this will earn for Tom the title, “Boogie Burton.” Joe Hebenstreit leaves his captainship to Ted Wing—he’ll come through all right —a “Wing” never lets you down. Bill Huffman wills his unerring ability to be tardy to Ben Denison—but then Ben has set up a pretty good record already. Vivian Jackson wills her typing speed to Nancy King—but don’t worry, she’ll make it. Pearl Johnson wills her height to Phyllis Lundy—better get together girls. Bill Keeling wills those beautiful broad shoulders to Dave Duey—they’re sure to make Dave the outstanding football star of ’44. Elizabeth and Bill Kentopp leave, and with them go that Buick and Chivie respectively—gosh, think of the underclassmen who'll have to walk—and shoe rationing makes it even tougher. Lila Kottich leaves sister Violet “all alone and lonely.” Johnny Krause leaves his marcell, (God-given) to John Ivan McKelvy. Imogene Kruse leaves her quiet soothing voice to Blanche “Bijou” Cain. Marcene LaForge leaves that “curvaceous” figure to Ann Stednitz. Gerry L e s s e 1 wills her Chemistry equipment (such as it is) to some scientifically minded Junior—his genius, we know will not excell Gerry’s.