Hemlock High School - Huskie Yearbook (Hemlock, MI)

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The Carnival Carnival Committee Loretta Bremer Zeta Thomas Beulah Beamish March 8, Carnival day was the biggest day of the school year. Big- gest and best because it was not the work of a single organization or class but the combined efforts of the entire student body working for a definite goal, that goal was the 1924 year book. A huge red and white “Welcome” was the first evidence of ho pitality, then one was directed downstairs to the dining room. The students themselves could hardly realize the wonderful change they wrought in the dark basement class hall. Red and white paper emerging from green boughs had been caught around a great white light forming a cone like balcony over two long white tables. The cozy corner under the stairway with its porch furniture and shaded lamps proved to be a popular place. The lab. had been tuined into a regular self serve counter, and certainly was an active place carnival night. Loretta, Zeta, Gladys and Grace helped our hungry guests and Dave and Pete exer- cised on the ice cream dip. Henry and Clarence H. actually washed dishes. After supper was over you were ready for upstairs and such a gala place as it was. The same decorating scheme had been carried out as was used in the lower hall. One could hardly imagine such a large crowd in our school house or such a gay one. Everyone wore bright and giddy clown hats, everyone was talking at the same time. Boys with sqawkers raised the pitch just a little and the Tin Pan side show orchestra was promenading about doing their bit. Si Ault’s, “They’re hot, they’re all hot” echoed by a similar statement from Emma could be heard when you came near their red and white dog stand just outside the High room. In an adjoining booth Laverne and Bee sold pounds of wonderful home made candy. The fish pond delighted the children and Clara and Margaret were kept busy supplying fish. Miss Winslow’s room had blossomed into a regular Jeffers Strand vaudeville. Dainty Ruth Margaret Beaver and Gertrude Thomas gave a much appreciated character song and dance. Ernestine and Mary made a hit as black face comedians and cleverly sang Southern darkie songs. Carmon and Eugene startled all with their clever magic. Myrtle and Gladys McBratnie dressed as ragged tramps, were well received with a program of jokes and comic songs. Thelma Kline’s solo added much to the program. The High room was the home of the movie. Two excellent com- edies, “Apple Sauce” and “All Wet” kept our guests in an uproar of laughter. “Fine pictures”, “Just as good as you see in Saginaw,” were some remarks heard concerning them. A radio concert was also en- joyed. The Dippy House had just the right amount of horror. One minute you were frightened to death and the next you were laughing wildly. A clever one act play was put on in Miss Pahl’s room. Hulda War- din as a talkative country woman waiting for the train was certainly a character. Clarence Fiting portrayed the handsome young station agent who was much bored at the lady’s remarks. The Tin Pan orchestra also gave a few special numbers. Carrie and Delia, highly painted and Gipsy attired would tell you your past, present and future for just a little tip. The Carnival was a great financial success and it made our year book possible. But the biggest victory was that of school spirit. The students of Hetnlock High School realize that we are a body working and playing together. GRACE BAXTER.

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Girls’ Glee Club Dora Bierd Beatrice Bremer Thelma Kline Ernestine Ling Gladys McBratnie Naomi Nolan Mary Richmond Dorothy Short Myrtle Smith Grace Champlain Virginia Streeter Helen Streeter Elsie Stroebel Nina Tessin Carrie Trombley Gladys Turner Jeanette Watson Rhea Watson Bernestine Watson Alvina Zabel Director Accompanist Miss Julia Winslow, Delia Woodhull,

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Cranberry Corners Cast Hezekiah Hopkins .......... Mrs. Muslin ............... Cariotta Bannister......... Tom Dexter................. Andrew Dexter.............. Miss Dexter................ Nathan Speck .............. Bella Ann.................. Mrs. Bannister ............ Sydney Everett............. Frederic Bannister......... Florine..................—. .... Herman Rick ... Thelma Kline ....Erma Bremer .... David Anger Carmon Alderton .. Carrie Trombiey .... Douglas Clason ... Beulah Beamish .....Edna Fiting .....Eugene Holt Clarence Hingston .... Delia Woodhull The Seniors, and also the Juniors, and Sophomores who so willingly and ably assisted them, deserve high praise for the way in which they presented the Senior Play. It was a pronounced success both from a dramatic and a financial standpoint. It was presented three times; on April fourth and fifth at the Hemlock town hall, and on April nine- teenth at the Freeland Hall. About one hundred twenty five dollars was taken in at these three performances. Part of the money went to meet the graduation expenses of the Seniors and the remainder helped to finance the annual. The plot of the play centers around the love affair of Cariotta Bannister and Tom Dexter, of whom her stylish aunt Mrs. Bannister dis- approves. She desires Cariotta to marry Sidney Everett, a New York society man. Cariotta is x-escued from this fate by Tom assisted by Fred- eric Bannister, who proves to be Carlotta’s father. Much humor is introduced by Mrs. Muslin and Hezekiah Hopkins who marry and go to New York on their “Weddin’ tower”. Nathan Speck, the hired man, also has his troubles in winning the hired girl, Bella Ann. Delia Woodhull took a small part in the play but contributed much to its success by taking full charge of the specialties given between acts. These were unusually good. The musical part was given by Ruth Margaret Beaver, Gertrude Thomas, Kenneth Foye, and Mr. Clark. Pauline Kline and Clara Hingston entertained with readings. Gladys McBratnie and Myrtle Smith made very clever clowns. R. DOCKHAM. We feel that the success of our play was greatly due to the efforts of Miss Dockham who proved a very able coach. SENIORS OF ’24.