Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1930 volume:

% rt EX LIBRIS TRUE BLUE 1930! IRENE E. SCHULTZ Editor-in- Chief DOROTHY M. NAGEL Associate Editor HELEN MARY HARDING Business Manazer THE TRUE BLUE 1930 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL FRUE BLUE 1930 1 4 { TRUE BLUE 1930 DEDICATION to Miss Lee We, the Staff of 1930, dedicate this True Blue to Miss Jenny Lee, our librarian, whose sterling character, friendly advice and untiring efforts for the betterment of our school have ever been an inspira- tion to the students of Hudson Hi h School {5 J© FOREWORD This annual has been made by YOU —the students and teachers of Hud- son Hi h School. Within its covers are presented the activities which you have carried through this year. Your joys and sorrows, your thoughts and actions are to be found in this True Blue. May its pa es ever bring, back to you memories of these happy days spent in Hudson Hi h School. 4' !TRUE BLUE 1930 Contents ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ATHLETICS MUSIC ACTIVITIES FEATURES ADMINISTRATION I ' ■—■■tpjtf bi,UE 1930 BOARD OF EDUCATION CECIL E. DAY MRS. RUTH B. HUGHES LOUIS BLEGAN PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD CLERK OF THE BOARD TREASURER OF THE BOARD SERVED SINCE 1927 SERVED SINCE 1921 SERVED SINCE 1916 g}ig j TRUE BLUE 1930 OUR AIM The laws of the great state of Wisconsin provide that eacli town or city in our political organization shall provide education for the young people within its borders. The thoroughness and completeness of the opportunities so provided depend upon the financial ability of the unit, and the desire of the people of the community to have the best along educational lines. Our community is most fortunate in being able to provide the necessary means whereby we have the splendid buildings and equipment for our system, and the means to employ in- structors who rank high in their particular departments. It is the aim of the Board of Education to carrv out these desires of our citizens, and to aid all the young people of our community in fitting themselves the better to wage life’s battle. —C. E. DAY. f11 {-• EDWARD P. ROCK TRUK BLUE 1930 3 12} TRUE I i EU E 1930 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR I am glad, indeed, to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all concerned, for the successful year just end- ing. I he spirit of the student body has been the best in a period of ten years. One’s attitude toward life, institutions, and fellow men will determine one's success and happiness. Our student body has had good, wholesome, positive attitudes. I his has been reflected in our work and our play. Our activi- ties have been more successful than for some time past. Our scholarship has improved. Failures have been reduced and other marks have shown a corresponding increase. Courtesy and leadership have been more apparent than for some time past. 1 believe that our homes and churches deserve much of the credit for this positive development in the character and achievements of our young people. After all the school re- flects to a large extent the community personality and char- acter. It is not difficult to understand our school development when we observe the whole hearted spirit of cooperation and help, evidenced by our citizens through our Parent Teacher’s organization. Commercial Club and various other organizations. Through the efforts of our Board of Education well trained and conscientious teachers have been secured. The school plant and equipment is second to none. The community mav expect dividends in return of well trained boys and girls of character who have wholesome attitudes toward government, institutions, and men. EDWARD P. ROCK. 2$13j@ UhLirr.i kix ; B A Milwaukee Downer; C of Wisconsin Foreign Languages HA HOLD HH iTHERHEAP B A. Carle-ton College: U. of Chicago: tJ. of WBRUBin History and Dramatics MILDRED HOOVER B A Lawrence College; C. of Wisconsin English 1 and U irnxA mm.urs Ph B Lawrence Collage-: TJ. of Wisconsin Mathematics ETHEL WEISEL B A.. U. of Wisconsin; U. of Mmnesota Biology and English I 14 TRUE BLUE 1930' LIE LA II L. MILL Eli B. A. Carleton Mathematics ETHEL MATIIEWS M. A.. U. of Wisconsin Social Sciences LOLITA MAE DEE Whitewater State Teachers’ College Commercial HEXRY BARGEE B. A. Carleton; U. of Minnesota Science ma rgu •; .’ tk n i T r her la a n Stout Teachers’ College; U. of Wisconsin Home Economics TRUE 13 LUE 1930 EVELYN JEHDEE B. A., St. Olat College English III and IV FRANCIS KIDD La Crosse State Teachers’ College Physical Education JENNY LEE River Falls Normal; U. of Wisconsin Librarian L. T. ERCHUL Stout Teachers’ College Manual Arts and Athletics DAVID E. DAHL St. Paul Institute of Music and Art Musical Director 16 EDITH HASSOS B. M., St. Olaf College Music KATHERLXE RYAN River Falls State Teachers’ College Dept. History ELIZA BETH PETERSON—R.N School Nurse KATHRYX GUXDER80X Eau Claire State Teachers’ College Dept. English ANNE MURPHY River Falls State Teachers’ College; Columbia University Dept. Geography 17 TRUE BLUE 1930 GRADE SCHOOL TEACHERS ELIZABETH l‘ET EESOX—E. X. School Nurse IDA BUELL River Falls State Teachers’ College EDITU II AX SOX St. Olaf College Fit A XU IS KIDD La Crosse State Teachers’ College BLANCH PETERSES River Falls State Teachers’ College MABEL THORPE River Falls State Teachers’ College OBBIIA OLSON River Falls State Teachers’ College BEATRICE BOW River Falls State Teachers’ College MARY BUS If River Falls State Teachers’ College OLIVE BOLLA Superior State Teachers’ College AGNES McCLUBG River Falls State Teachers’ College FERN HOVDE River Falls State Teachers’ College MRS. M. MOO BE MURPHY River Falls State Teachers’ College SEX A TOBOEBSOX River Falls State Teachers’ College e?} ISfc ' HUDSON SCHOOLS 191 CLASSES EINER SANDEEN THE MOST REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR Einer Sandeen represents best the ideal high school student. He has developed an admirable character. He has always been dependable, tak- ing a helpful interest in everything that was for the betterment of our high school. In his class work he excelled among the boys, as he did also in athletics. He was the only player chosen on the “all conference basketball team who did not play in the final tournament game. He has taken leading parts in dramatic and literary work. He has been the leader of his class several times. He has been the captain of several athletic teams. With all the work and honor that has been showered upon him he has never complained or boasted, but has always conducted himself modestly and as a true gentleman. 22 ITRUE BLUE 1930 Gretchen Boody ' Tiny General Course “Like all good things, short and snappy.” Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; B Glee Club 3; De- clamatory 3. Helen Brunner linin' Commercial Course “And praise is only praise when well deserved.” Class Stunt 1; Debate 1; Typing Con- test 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. Leslie Brackey “Le$9' General Course “Praise enough to find the ambition of a private scholar.” Grace Cockburn “IIoncy Commercial Course “I believe in a fast life—when it comes to typing.” Operetta 1: Camera Club 1; Class Stunt 1 2, 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Commer- cial Contest 3; Glee Ciub 3, 4; True Blue Times Stenographer 4. James Coyle ‘ ini '' General Course “And though he talks but little, Tis a great deal more he thinks.” Class Stunt 3, 4. .■ f24j TRUE BLUE 1930 Ada Cunningham “Bid” Lucille Dahl berg General Course Commercial Course “All great things are done up in little You write with ease to show your packages.” breeding. Laurene Cunningham “Larry” General Course “A worker, yea, but more than that!” Operetta 1; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 1, 3, 4; True Blue' Staff 4. A rdis Daniels ‘ Dan 9% General Course “Her smile gives her away.” Basketball 1; Operetta 1, 2; Class Stunt 3: Mixed Chorus 2. 3: Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Volleyball 3, 4. Marc)a re f Dorwi n ‘(Peggy9 9 General Course “Laugh everytime you feel tickled, and giggle once in a while anyway! !” Operetta 1, 2; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 3; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 4. } 25 j- Doris Evenson 6iTex Commercial Course -The best of all ways to lengthen our davs is to steal a few hours from the night.” Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4: G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 4. Marguerite Fitzgerald ‘ Migs General Course “The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.” Declamatory 1; Class Stunt 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oratory 2, 3, 4; Debate 3: All School Flay 4. Gladgs Ereason Ricky’ General Course “I live on the sunny side of life—why waste time being sad?” G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class Stunt 4. Ch rist Flat turn “('ll ris ’ General Course “ ’Twas marvelous, his patience with the teachers.” A deline Grass i ‘ Grass ’ Commercial Course “Oh! Blessed with temper, whose un- clouded ray, can make tomorrow as cheerful as today.” Glee Club 4: G. A. C. 4. cl26f: A TRUE BLUE Gladys Hanson General Course “Promise is most given when the least is said.” Glee Club 1, 2; Delphian I.iterary Society 1, 2. II elen Mary Hard i ng ‘ II eggs General Course Action is eloquence.” Declamatory 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 2. 3; True Blue Staff 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 2, 4: Music Contest 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Extemporaneous Reading 3, 4; Oratory 3, 4: Extemporaneous Speak- ing 4; True Blue Times Staff 4. Irene TIanson “Hobby” Commercial Course “Friends! Romans! Country men! Lend me your ears. I would sing!” Declamatory 2; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2. 3: Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Stunt 2, 8, 4; Music Contest 3 4. Myrtice Harlander “Dick General Course “Woman! The one thing finished in this hasty world.” G. A. C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; All School Play 4; Declamatory 4. Ada Hillary “Nucky General Course “Nothing endures but personal qualities” { 27j f' TRUE BLUE 1930 Harrij Hughes “Duhe9’ General Course “Girls, don’t look at me! I’m so bashful!” Class Stunt 3; Football 3, 4. Helen Jenson “H. M. . ’ General Course “A quiet, thoughful. good, and sincere lassie.” True Blue Staff 2, 4; Class Stunt 3; Vol- leyball 3, 4; C. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. Helen Hunter General Course My way is to begin with the beginning.” Operetta 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 3. Ed ward Joh nso n ‘ Sky sera,pc r'' General Course “There was a far away look in Ed s eyes —he was looking at his feet!” Football 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 3, 4: Oratory 4. Basketball 4; Class Stunt 4; All School Play 4; B Team 3 Marie Johnson Commercial Course “Life is just one thing after another.” Operetta 1; Volleyball 2. f 2S{ Kenneth Kottke “Kenny” General Course “Genius is capacity for avoiding hard work!” Norman Kvool “Nor” General Course “Go wisely and slowly; they stumble who run fast.” Class Stunt 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 4: Student Council 1. 2, 4; Football 2. 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4; II! Y 3, 4; Boy’s Quartette 4. Margaret Klein “Mugs” Commercial Course “Good will is of great value.” Class Stunt 1: Operetta 1; Student Coun- cil 1; G. A. C. 1 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4. Floyd Lind “Fete” General Course “Another flood of laughter. He’s a card!” Class Basketball 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Base- bill 2: Class Stunt 3; Basketball B Team 3. 4: Hi Y 3, 4; Football 4; All School Play 4. oward Lind “ Hou ie General Course Happy-go-lucky I am, and happy-go- lucky I always will be.” Class Basketball 1, 2; Football 2; Base- ball 2: Hi Y 3: Band 2, 3, 4. 3 29 TRUE BLUE 1930 Averial Linder “Bill Commercial Course ‘‘She has so many good qualities that to mention them all would be impossible.” Camera Club 1; Operetta 1: Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Student 1, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 3, 4; True Blue Staff 3, I Robert Melton “Bob” General Course “Fame comes only when deserved and then it is as inevitable as destiny.” Operetta 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 1. 2, 3, Class Stunt 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2. 4; Football 3, 4; ili Y 3, 4; Quartette 4. FI ora M ay Lyksett 1 ‘ FI orie ’ ’ Commercial Course “To love her was a liberal education.” Operetta 1; Camera Club 1; G. A. C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Stunt 1, 2. 3. 4: Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Glee Club 4: All School Play 4; True Blue Stenograph- er 4. Dorothy Xagel “Dot General Course “Fair, efficient, lovable, thou art truly blessed” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4: True Blue Staff 2, 4: Music Contest 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Ch. Assembly Pro- grams 4. Evelyn Xygard ‘‘ Erie ’ ’ Commercial Course “It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Stunt 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; True Blue Staff 2. General Course Commercial Course “To climb steep hills, requires slow pace “The less people speak of their greatness, at first.” the more we are apt to think of it.” Basketball B 3. True Blue Stenographer 4. Orvilla Olson “Billie” Commercial Course “She is ever sweet and never proud. Has tongue at will, but is never loud.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Stunt 1, 2, 3, I; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Doris Ostbij General Course “They gossiped side by side.” Class Stunt 1, 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Volleyabll 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Clubs 3, 4. Wendell Petersen Petes9 General Course “For e’en though vanquished, he could argue still.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Or- chestra 2: Basketball B 3; Football 2, 3, 4: Hi Y 3, 4; All School Flay 4; Quartette 4. f 31 j TRUE BLUE 1930 Einer Fandeen Oust General Course “If thou dost play at any game, Thou art sure to win.” Student Council 1. 3, 1: Class Stunt 1, 2, 3. 1; Football 2, 3. I; Basketball 2. 3, 4: True Blue Times 3; True Blue Staff 3. 4; All School Play 4; School Police Chief 4. Russel Solh eim i 6 Russ General Course “In the game of life he plays with hearts. And can t resist Dan Cupid’s darts.” Operetta 1. 2; Class Stunt 1, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Mu- sh1 Contest 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Football 3, 4. Irene Schultz “Ikes General Course “True worth requires no interpreter.” G. A. c. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3, '4: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 2. 3. 4: True Blue Staff 3, 4: All School Play 4: Student Council 1, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Music Con- test 2, 3, 4; Commercial Contest 3. Sherwin Solh dm ‘ Sh rim ' General Course “Care is taken that men do not grow into the sky.” Basketball 1, 2: Class Stunt 2; Football 2, 4: Hi Y 4. Rath Stoughton “Pat” General Course “A leader in all athletics, she’s here, there, and everywhere!” Class Stunt 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4: G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4: True Blue Staff 3: Student Council 3, 4: True Blue Times 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4. 32 IIcle n Titorson -V u bbie ’ Commercial Course “If you mean to profit, learn to please. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Volleyb ill 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. j, 2. 3, 4; Class Stunt 1. 3: Operetta 2, Student Council 4. Harold Trudcll “Butch General Course “Why wont anyone take me seriously?” Class Football 2; Class Basketball 2 3; Class Stunt 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 3. 4; Student Council 4. Avonda Tursky Commercial Course “The victory of success is half won when one gains the ability to work.” G. A. C. 2. 3, 4; Class Stunt 4. Anna. Vik “Ann99 General Course “The world is blessed most by people who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them.” Operetta 2; Volleyball 2: Basketball 3; Class Stunt 3: Glee Club 3, 4; G. A. C. 3, 4; True Blue Staff 4. Alice Baker “Al General Course “A man without mirth is like a wagon without springs—so let’s be gay!” Declamatory 2, 3. Robert Means “Dib” General Course “And he covers our woes with many a grin.” Boys Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: B Team Bas- ketball 4; ('lass Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Activity Manager 4: Band 2, 3, 4: Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4. ' TRUE BLUE 1930 .. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT MAY 23, 1930 Eight o’Clock PROGRAM March ------- Miss Edith Hanson Invocation ------- Rev. C. W. Almen Selection -------- Girls’ Glee Club President’s Address -.........................Einer Sandeen Vocal Solo ------- Russell Solheim Class Address ------- J- Adams Puffer Beacon Boys’ Bureau, Boston Selection ------- The Boys’ Quartette Presentation of Honor Award ----- Supt. Rock Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - C. E. Day Benediction ------- Rev. C. W. Almen BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Hudson High School Auditorium May 18, 1930 Address - -......................Rev. H. A. Stoughton Class Motto—“Not Finished, But Begun” Class Colors—Royal Blue and Silver Grey Class Flower—White Rose TRUE BLUE 1930 SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS” A comedy in 3 acts by Harry Delf Presented in the High School Auditorium MAY 21,1930 CAST OF CHARACTERS Joe Heller, the father - Emma Heller, the mother ... Louise Heller, the elder sister Willie Heller, the brother ... Annabelle, the baby sister ... Charles Grant ..... Mrs. Grant, his mother ... Herbert, his brother ... Miss Calahan ------ Wendell Petersen Irene Schultz Dorothy Nagel Norman Kvool Ada Cunningham Einer Sandeen Helen Hunter Harry Hughes Laurene Cunningham SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Act I—Dinner Time Act II—9:30 next Sunday morning Act III—Four hours later The entire action of the play takes place in the parlor of the Hellers. SYNOPSIS OF STORY Joe Heller is a street car inspector on $42.50 a week. Louise is his eldest daughter, an office worker, now aged twenty-one, who hasn't man- aged to get a husband yet. Her mother’s one anxiety is to get her proper- ly married while her father's ambition is to get his son. Willie, to work. Sister Annabelle, the “kid sister of the family, has one passion, and that is getting out of her piano Sessions. It is a typical average American home. Louise announces at dinner that a young man is calling and she would like to have the parlor to herself, if the family don't mind. Sensation! Louise never had a young man “caller” before. Charles Grant comes—a fine upstanding fellow—and after embarrassed introductions all around he is left to Louise. Before the evening is out they are engaged. But mother puts her finger in the domestic pie. She drops hints and tells Grant that $100 a week is too little for Louise to live on. The game of bluff goes on. Grant begins to wonder what sort of family he is getting into. There is an unhappy half-hour when the engagement seems to be off and then Mrs. Grant appears on the scene. Mrs. Grant is just the bluffer Mrs. Heller is and both see through all the bluffs and discount them. Everything ends happily. e|35|c CLASS HISTORY President - Einer Sandeen Vice President - Helen Mary Hardinfe Secretary - - - Dorothy Na el Treasurer - - Norman Kvool Adviser - Miss Hoover The Senior Class of 1930 is an exceptional class, and consequently it has an exceptional history. Having one hundred and seven mem- bers. the class was the largest that ever en- tered Hudson High School. Since only fifty- one are graduating, the number has been greatly reduced. Among the outstanding members who left the class were Lucille Dahlbsrg, Robert Kirk, Alice Tuleen, Eliza beth Rcbbins, and Grace Torpey. The four years of high school were accompanied by many trials and tribulations, all of which, however, were counteracted by success. Alter a Freshman year passed in obscurity, the class suddenly awakened to exhibit that It was a body of young people who intended to get some place. And they succeeded! The class of ’30 carried first place in the budget ticket drives and the True Blue sales for three years. Twice they won first place in the Hallowe'en stunts. They put on a Junior Prom which will never be forgotten. Altogether, they did their best to boost Hudson High. In addition to being boosters, these boys and girls were genuine •students. They proved by their enviable records in scholarship that they came to cchool to learn something. The Senior Class was at its best in the school activities, where every member dis- played leadership, character, and talent. As president of the Student Council, Averial Linder admirably led the school. For the past three years the staffs of the True Blue end “True Blue Times” have had many accomplished writers, among which are Helen Mary Hading, Doothy Nagel, Iene Schultz, Helen Jenson, and Ruth Stoughton. The outstanding speakers are Helen Mary Harding, and Marguerite Fitzgerald. The Seniors have taken an extreme interest in music, so it is difficult to point out the most musical. Nevertheless, everyone acknowledges the ability of Robert Melton. Irene Hanson, Russell Solheim. and Averial Linder. Athletics have featured Einer Sandeen for the past three years, during the last of which he was captain of both the football and basketball squads. The girls' basket- ball team won two interclass tournaments, in which Averial Linder. Helen Thorson. and Ruth Stoughton starred. The graduates also claim the two prominent cheer lead- ers, Averial Linder and Robert Means, who have held their jobs for four consecutive years. When eveything is taken together. The Senior Class has found success. The mem- bers, however, contribute a great deal of credit to Miss Mildred Hoover, who acted as class advisor for three years. They thoroughly appreciate her diligent work, and wish to take this means of thanking her. ©[36)0 CLASS PROPHECY Only the flashing auto lights brighten the dark streets of the Boulevards of Paris, but within the buildings shine myriads of lights. The shadowy hulk of Brackey’s Night Club (called the Olsono Ruthio in honor of his wife) casts lengthy shadows across the long rows of cars parked in front. Brackey’s Night Club is popular in spite of the music of the Heggs Harding Orchestra, which includes such artists as Doris Ostby, the singing violinist, Ada Hillary, the shoe-horn artist, and Howard Lind, the male soprano. Miss Heggs’s assistant, Dibbo Means, leads the hissing of the crowd. Now, as they break suddenly and unexpectedly into harmony, the stage is darkened, and there glides before the somnolent audience a lithe and winsome group of aesthetic dancers. The audience hisses in despair as they recognize their former acquaintances, Ardis Daniels, Migs Fitzgerald. Helen Jenson, and Peggy Dorwin. Simultaneously the curtain and the director, Elmer B. Olson, fall. There is a great stir, and in the sudden silence everyone turns to see Gretchen Boody enter on the arm of Harry Hughes. Duke of Pork. In consternation the head waiter, Roberto Melton, drops his bucket, and in a graceless moment falls into the lap of the daring debutante, Anna Vik, while attempting to escape the mop of the irate floor-scrubber, Russ Solheim. A shudder goes through the crowd as the mighty Einer Sandeen, alias Gustaf the Guilty, enters boldly with his accomplice and wife, Gladys L. Hanson. Ruth Stoughton, the Advice To The Lovelorn Editor, clutches her Woolworth jewelry in terror, but she is safe, for Gustaf already has his eyes on Alice Baker’s crown jewels. From a dis- tant corner, Sherwin Solheim, the great detective, watches him warily through his monocle, while his loquacious wife, nee Helen Hunter, sits beside him. The master of ceremonies, Floyd Lind, announces the guest artists of the evening. Ada Cunningham and Marie Johnson, the beautiful stuttering sopranos, with their respectable husbands, Harold Trudell and Ed Johnson. Misses Nygard and Lyksett. advocates of night-club reform, are seen in the audi- ence collecting statistics on night-club fare. Their assistants, Laurene Cunningham and Orvilla Olson, are now in the kitchen scouring the pans to discover the constituents of the colorless, odorless, tasteless Harlander hash. The Hectic Harding Orchestra now gives its interpretation of Kvool’s Melody in S” from the opera Tursky In The Straw, ’ which was composed in memory of Avonda’s visit to the farm of her friends, Christ Flattum and Lucille Dahlberg, while Miss Schultz, the coloratura contralto, renders the classical number. “Hail, Hail, The Gang’s All Here.” There is a roar of amazement as Coyle and Cockburn advance and perform their famous Parisian Apache dance, accompanied by a chorus consisting of Roberta (alias Bobby) Hanson, Helen Brunner, and the Even-sons. The dance is in full swing when Rev. Kottke, in spite of the protests of his wife, Adeline, steps forward and censors it. The crowd, however, is indifferent, for now the great Bolshevik agitator, Wendell Fetersen, has arisen and is carried forward on the shoulders of Dorothy Ann Marie Nagel, Bilious Linder, Mugs Klein, and Helen Thorson, to conclude his series of talks on A Bigger and Better Hudson High School.” (With apologies to those who are not disappointed in our prophecy of their future. —Ye Editors.) CLASS WILL We, the Senior class of Hudson High School, hereby do solemnly will and bequeath as we bid the fond adieu to our fellow students, alma mater, beloved faculty, and all such other forms of nonsense, that we shall leave the following articles as gentle re- minders of our loving beings to the below mentioned. This does not include pencil stubs, gum, or markings on the desks, which by implication, we shall leave as a sacred memorial to our class. To The Classes: The Juniors: Our pep—they need it! The Sophomores: We joyfully leave the remains of the faculty wit, “With the sole and aboslute power to use it if it should ever happen to work.” The Freshies: We still leave the untainted ideal of a senior. The Faculty: Mr. Rock: Peace and joy now that we’re clearing out! Mr. Bargen: We leave the Melton method of teaching. He really doesn’t need it, but it’s just as well Bob gets rid of it. Mr. Weatherhead: A pair of spiked heels so he can reach the maps now that Ed is leaving—of course we’re referring to history maps! Mrs. King: A roll-room with more rolling space. Miss Lee: A pair of spy glasses. She needs them now that the library is enlarged. Miss Jerdee: All our little personalities plus, tied up with red ribbons. Captain Kidd: A hope chest, and a rubber doll. Miss Philips: Nor Kvool leaves her a spare tire for her Ford. Miss Matthews: A game of ten-pins so she can practice bowling at home. Miss Wegel: A rubber jumping frog that won’t jump. Miss Maedke: A few more “X students in the Junior typing class. Miss Hoover: An errand boy that can run errands from here to the post office. Miss Miller: Some sheet music so she can entertain the pupils of Hudson High School in assembly in the future. Miss Sutherland: A new rolling pin—one for special occasions. Mr. Erchul: A tuxedo to play football in so he won’t get his other suit dirty. Miss Peterson: The power to invent a new disease that will give a hundred percent credit to the pupils that go to the tournament. Miss Hanson: A music class that can appreciate music. Mr. Dahl: A clown suit and a mouth organ. To Individuals: Gretchen Boody leaves her dramatic ability to Irene Bunker. Leslie Brackey bequeaths his aggressive personality to Roy Johnson. Helen Brunner leaves her ability to make errors in typing to Chester Young. Grace Cockburn joyfully contributes her three mile hike every morning to Elizabeth Johnson. (Poor girl! She has so far to go.) James Coyle leaves his boistrous disposition to Bob Stevenson. Laurene Cunningham leaves a few of her “steadies” to Helen Stewart. Ardis Daniels bequeaths her gentle disposition to Elizabeth Harding. Margaret Dorwin leaves her violin ability to Miriam Peterson. Doris Evenson bids a fond farewell to her well worn school books which she leaves to Ingmar Dahl. Gladys Evenson generously bequeaths her “X’s” in history to Bill Day. Marguerite Fitzgerald leaves her Marmola tablets to Stella Fyksen. Christ Flattum leaves his angelic disposition to Elmer Watkins. Adeline Grass leaves her Ford to Ruth Lovett because she is afraid Ruth will get tired walking to school. Gladys Hanson leaves her high school diploma to George Holmes. Irene Hanson leaves her athletic ability to Velda Lee. Helen Mary Harding bequeaths her exceedingly graceful walk to Dorothy Wright. [CLASS WILL—CONTINUED! Myrtice Harlander leaves her passionate love letters to Helen O’Donnell. Ada Hillary sadly bequeaths her scholarship medals to Truman Sodal. Harry Hughes magnominously bequeaths his serious and studious nature to Her- bert Bonnes. Helen Hunter leaves little Honey Boy all her hard earned experience plus a little good advice. Helen Jenson leaves little Ruthie her established reputation. Edward Johnson leaves his number twelves to “Specs” Becker. Marie Johnson bequeaths her ability to wiggle the keys (both kinds) to Frank Krueger. Kenneth Kottke his ability in solving Geometry problems to Harold Hunter. Dorothy Nagel leaves her post in the hall to Mr. Bargen—Now he can patrol the halls in peace. Margaret Klein leaves her position as typist on the True Blue Times to her worst enemy. Norman Kvool bequeaths the steering wheel of his Packard to the school. Nor is getting so accomplished now he doesn’t need it! Floyd Lind donates his cleverness to Shirley Martin. Howard Lind leaves his oil-station outfit to “Beans” Yoerg. We like big oil men. Averial Linder leaves her extreme femininity to Lynos Simpson. Flora May Lyksett bequeaths her B. B. middy and bloomers to a future Senior B. B. star. Robert Melton leaves his drumming ability (all kinds) to Roy Johnson. It is said that all drummers eventually go insane. Evelyn Nygard bequeaths her boy friend to the protective care of Isabelle Hurst. Elmer B. Olson leaves his extremely mild temper and his signature to Carl Honore. Orvilla Olson leaves her curly locks to Dorothy Prebble. Ruth Olson leaves her scowl and stub pencils to any future shorthand student. Doris Ostby bequeaths her ability to collect news to the future editor of the “Chatterbox.” Wendell Petersen leaves his “skin-you-love-to-touch” to Rueben Staberg. (We tried to get him to leave Catherine Windahl, but he refused!) Einer Sandeen leaves his motto “Early to bed, early to rise” to his brother Robert. Irene Schultz leaves her few remaining Chemistry test tubes to Ruth Axt. Russell Solheim leaves his 5000 word Commercial Law theme to the highest bidder. Sherwin Solheim leaves his Chemistry Lab book to the most ambitious Junior. Helen Thorson bequeaths her favorite shower to Esther Frederick. Harold Trudell leaves his playfullness to Irene Ziehl. Ada Cunningham leaves her raven wig to Violet Johnson. Avonda Tursky bequeaths her subtle humor to Miss Jerdee. Robert Means leaves his cheering ability to Mr. Bargen. Anna Vik bequeaths her ability to solve Chemistry problems to Eunice Evenson. Alice Baker donates her History tests to any poorer fellow that needs it. Ruth Stoughton bequeaths (Let’s see! Let’s see!) her quaint expressions (and all that dope) to up-and-coming folks. And lastly, the Senior girls leave the spirit of the G. A. C. to the Hi Y. Written this 30th day of February, year one thousand nine hundred and thirty in Mr. Rock's offce, Hudson Insane Asylum, surrounded by the Great Lakes, we nereDy declare that in spite of our sudden generosity we were mentally capable of bestowing our most valued possessions upon the undeserving lower classmen and faculty. H. M. H. and A. L. 39}0 4JJ 1,1 TRUE BLUE 1930 JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT ------ ISABELLE HURST VICE PRESIDENT ----- JACK MULLEN SECRETARY ------ ELEANORE LEIN TREASURER - - - - - - RUTH AXT CLASS ADVISOR......................................MISS LEE The Junior Class of 1929-30 is a very prominent and athletic one of which we are very proud. Our members have been very outstanding in school activities. Several of our boys were members of the boys’ basketball team, while a large group of girls went out for girls’ basketball. We also have a large delegation in the orchestra, band, and Glee Clubs. One of our members. Irene Bunker, has been one of the cheer-leaders for our Pep” meetings, and in the Christmas story contest for this year, first place for the upper classmen was awarded to Hazel Dyer. Our class is. in every possible way, doing its best to support our Hudson High, and we hope next year to graduate with the reputation of having been one of the best classes to pass through this school. mi 1 TRUK BLUE 1930 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY PRESIDENT - - - - - DOROTHY WRIGHT VICE PRESIDENT......................................................JOHN SAWYER SECRETARY-TREASURER - VIRGIL BECKER ADVISOR.............................................................MISS MILLER The Sophomore class started its high school career two years ago. Some of its members were rather timid while other felt “grown-up.” However, after a few weeks, they lost their greeness and participated in many of the high school activities. The class is well represented in the musical field. Many members are actively associated with orchestra, band, and glee-clubs. Three of the outstanding soloists are Catherine Windahl, soprano; Miriam Peterson, violin; and Herbert Lovett, saxophone. Other members who deserve a great deal of credit are Herman Jensch, in basketball; George Newton, in football; Howard Askov, athletic business manager; and Virgil Becker, a cheer leader. Many of the girls are members of the G. A. C. and several of the boys belong to the Hi Y club. During the first two years this class has made an unusual record for Sophomores. It is hoped that this record will be maintained during the Junior and Senior years. IN MEMORIAM Our Classmate— ERNEST BEAUDRY 42 TRUE BLUE 1930 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY PRESIDENT ------ ROBERT CLAPP VICE PRESIDENT...................LORRAINE STEWART SECRETARY ------ MARJORIE MENNES TREASURER ------ ROBERT HOLT ADVISOR................................MISS WEGEL Although the Freshman class has not as yet had the chance to show their leader- ship to any great extent, they seem to have a great deal of ability, and we expect big things from them in the future. In their assembly program they showed that their class contained a great deal of talent. They are represented in a number of organizations in which they take an ac- tive part. They carried off first place in the float and two of their numbers, Gudrun Grimm and Dorothy Pratt, won first and third places respectively in the annual Christmas story contest for underclassmen. Freshmen not only have the responsibility of establishing a good reputation and forcing the upper classmen to recognize their ability, but they also are forced to live down the jeers on their “greenness” which are generously given them when they enter high school. We can truthfully say that this year’s Freshman class has been success- ful in accomplishing these two things. G [43 1 ' ATHLETICS TRUE BLUE 1930 FOOTBALL Considering the past football season not only from the standpoint of victories and defeats, but also from the effort and spirit that each individu- al member of the squad put forth, we might say that it was successful. Football is by no means all pleasure. Any one who has the fight and courage in him to stand the knocks and bruises of practice for two months should be commended. This is particularly true of those members of the Hudson team who do not win titles in the sport. 1 his year's season started and ended with the squad practically intact, and it must be stated that it was encouraging to have seen the group “stick it thru. May it be said, that nearly every youth who takes part in this strenu- ous pastime, football, does not only play for the glory that is in it, but that he is willing to sacrifice some of his efforts for his school because he likes the game. L. T. ERCHUL. D ck Row—Newton. Yoerg, Johnson, Mascots Flat turn and Amundson, K. Cameron, Askov, and Coach Erchul. Second Row—O'Connell, Krueger, K ins, Williamson. Melton. Anderson, Young, and Clapp. Third Row—Hennington, Find. Hellwcg, Fr.inklin Hawkins Petersen, Corner, Eugene Beaudry, and Jenscli. Front Row—Emerson. Swanson, Hughes, Ernest Beaudry, Captain Samleen, Huddleson, Staberg, Sawyer, and D. Cameron. ■Hfi L TRUE BLUE 1930 SCHEDULE Opponents Place Creton, 6............................Here. Cumberland, 18.....................Here. Ellsworth, 13.......................There. Somerset, 0..........................Here. Menominee, 6.....................There. River Falls, 12....................There. Augusta, 6............................Here Score .Hudson 18 .Hudson 6 .Hudson 13 Hudson 28 Hudson 13 Hudson 6 Hudson 13 GAMES HUDSON DOWNS CRETON The first game played by the blue and white was with the Creton team of St. Paul. Hudson, by playing superior football, held the ball in tbeir possession most of the time, and ended the first half with a score of twelve to nothing in their favor. The second half was played on fairly even terms. Hudson scored on a pass while Creton’s chance to score came on a blocked kick. The final score was 18 to 6 in favor of Hudson. CUMBERLAND OVERPOWERS HUDSON This fast exciting game between the Hudson squad and Cumberland was the first defeat for Hudson. The game was played on a slippery, wet field and the ball was soggy and heavy. The half ended with a score of twelve to nothing our opponents’ favor. The second half was played on somewhat more even terms. Cumberland scored on a line plunge and in the last quarter Hudson, pushing the ball forward with steady passes, scored its one and only goal. HUDSON TIES ELLSWORTH In a hard fought, fast game our squad succeeded in holding Ellsworth to a tie. The first half of the game was exciting, but that period ended with 13-6 in favor of Ellsworth. During the last quarter excitement ran high when “Pedro” Huddleson intercepted a pass and dashed over the goal to bring our score within one point of Ellsworth. The extra point for Hudson was added and the score stood thirteen up. Neither team suc- ceeded in scoring in the few remaining minutes. SOMERSET LOSES TO HUDSON An exciting game which the blue and white was able to freely substi- tute the second team. Hudson went over the fast Somerset team for an easy victory. The game was played on a slippery, moisty gridiron but on the initial kick-off Ruben Stayberg, Hudson halfback, received the ball and raced through the Somerset team for a touchdown. After this Somer- M7L TRUE BLUE 1930 set put up a hard fight but being outplayed and outpointed in all sides, they were badly defeated HUDSON TRIUMPHS OVER MENOMONIE The first half of this game was played on quite even terms, neither team at any time coming near the goal. On the kickoff of the second half “Chet” Young succeeded in taking the ball behind Menomonie’s goal mak- ing the score 6 to 0. In the third quarter Rube Staberg carried the ball over and Gits Sandeen added the extra point necessary to make. Menomonie then took the ball past our defense and scored. Their last quarter rush for a victory was checked, however, by a sturdy defense of the blue and white. The game ended 6-13 in our favor. HUDSON BOWS TO THE FALLS Our team was defeated by the strong River Falls squad to a tune of 12 to 6. It was a typical River Falls-Hudson game, being evenly fought. Not until the final whistle did our boys give up hopes of winning. But then, they realized that it is impossible to always be on the top. Making up their minds to work harder in the next game, they look forward to a victory. HUDSON WINS FINAL GAME The Augusta team came to Hudson piloted by a former Hudson player. Although outweighed by a few pounds, the Blue and White made good two touchdowns and a try for goal. The Augusta men fought with all that was in them, hut Hudson kept them down to a score of Hudson 13, Augus- ta 6. So Hudson ended the football season with the satisfaction of win- ning the last game. AS TRUE BLUE 1930 THE TEAM Undergraduates: 1. Kenneth Cameron: “Ken is a two year letterman. His first year he played in the line, but this season he was shifted to fullback. He was a fast man and a valua- ble asset to the team. We are glad to have Ken back next year to help pull the team to victory. 2. Eugene Beaudry: “Gene Boy” played his second year as a varsity member of the team. He held down the wing job and did it in a very consistant manner every time. We expect a great deal of him in his two coming years. 3. Ruben Stayberg: Rube has always played a good hard, fast game of football for the past two years. His hard driving and line plunging won him a name on the grid. He’ll be back with us next year to do great things for Hudson. 4. Jack Mullen: Jack played a center position, which he held for every game this season. Since he will be back next year, Hudson should accomplish much. His ex- perience and steady playing will contribute a great deal. 5. Herman Jensch: Jensch is another man who shines along the athletic line. He didn’t fail us this year on the grid. Good lunck, Jensch, and fight as hard for the blue and the white in the future.! 6. Clyde Huddleson: “Pedro” is a two year letter man. At first he played end, but this year he was shifted to the backfield where he was a consistent ball carrier. When in the danger zone, Hudson found help in his fine punting. 7. Hugh Hawkins: Hugh played his first year of football as a guard. Our oppon- ents found that he was a hard man to get out of the way. With a little more experi- ence, Hugh will be very valuable in the next two years. 8. George Newton: This was “Doc’s” second year on Hudson’s squad. He developed fast into a good football man. We can look forward to his being a reliable man in his next two years on the gridiron. 10. Albert Yeorg: “Al proved to be a very good tackle, for anyone who was in his way didn't stay there very long. With his two years of experience, he should show up very well next season. 11. Ernest Beaudry: This was Ernie’s first year with the blue and white. He showed many fine qualities for a backfield man. which accounts for our expectations for his future. 12. Russell Hennington: “Smitty,” who also has spent a year in the backfield. showed us he had the drive and the nerve to play football as it should be played— without faltering . He'll be back next year to drive through more games. 13. Chester Young: This was “Chets” second year. He was a very reliable man at tackle, and was good at the defense game. The line will profit by his presence next year. 14. Harold O’Connel: Here is another first year fighting man! O'Connel played end. where he showed up well in every game he played. He will be a valuable asset to the team next year. 15. Norman Kvool: The team regrets that “Nor” will no longer play in the Hud- son football squad. His eager spirit helped a great deal in pushing the team to victory. 16. Harry Hughes: In the two years that “Duke” served on the team he showed the stuff that was in him. He was the type of fellow who never let down on the fight and who Hudson will miss in the future. TRUE BLUE 1930 GRADUATES 1. Harry Franklin: Harry was a Hudson tackle for two seasons. His first year was spent mostly in learning the tricks of the game, but this year he played demon-like foot- ball. His ability lay in his deadly tackling, and Hudson hates to lose him. especially since he didn’t miss a game. 2. Phillip Hellwcg: Phil played tackle and proved very capable at the job. He was al- ways ready to cheer the team on to victory, so his spirit will be a great loss, in addition to his ability of breaking through all opponents. 3. Edward Johnson: In Ed’s two years on the gridiron, he took care of the center job as an understudy. He was a realiable fellow and liked by everyone. His passing was accur- ate. while his height was a valuable asset on both the offensu and defense. 4. Frank Krucgar: This was Frank’s first and last year for the school. He played end. where he proved very efficent and held down the job like a veteran in every game he played. His graduation is unfortunate for the team, for they could always depend on his fine tackling g|5C |0 TRUE BLUE 1930� GRADUATES 5. Floyd Lind: Lind made a good showing in the games he played, as he was a capable back field man. He could be depended upon when a few yards were needed because he played fast and hit the line hard. The fel- lows regret that he’ll be gone in the future. 6. Robert Melton: Bob is a two year letter- man, an dhe played the position of guard very nicely. Opposite men looked out for “big Bob.” who always got his man on the defense and opened holes on the offense. 7. Wendell Peterson: “Petes” has put in three years with our football squad. Whenever called upon, he played as a lint man very well. His tactics displayed his ready knowledge about the game. Hudson hates to lose such a fine defensive tackier. 8. Captain, Einer Sandcen: “Gust’ served three years as a back-field man for the blue and white. As captain during tne last year, he proved very capable, while his cleverness and generalship pulled the team through many slumps. The boys will keenly feel the loss of this steady ground gainer, and ont whose passing ability has made him the hero of the school. TRUE BLUE 1930 “A” BASKETBALL This year Hudson won eight out of twelve games. The first one of the season was played at Roberts, whose team was defeated by a score of 23 to 15. Although the playing was rather ragged, it was swift and gave prospects of a victorious future. Hudson’s superior passing ability kept out the danger of defeat. Jensch was high point man, having 12 points to his credit. Hudson and Ellsworth met on the local court, where Hudson chalked up a victory of 22 to 12. Everyone played well, and since Ellsworth seemed incapable of putting up much of a fight, our subs were used in practically the entire game. As usual. Stillwater crashed through the Hudson men to pile up a score of 20 to 16. The game seemed to be a continual run of fouls made by our team. In addition, it ushered in a row of defeats. The boys went to Menoinonie. where they put up a hard fight only to suffer the penalty of a score of 22 to 13. The game was uneven and ragged. As Hudson did not seem to find the basket, they did not ring up many field goals, in contrast to Menomonie’s “inability to miss.” Prescott brought another defeat to the Blue and White. The crowd seemed without spirit. Although rather listless through the first three quarters, the boys fought gallantly at the end to overtake the Prescott lead. They were unsuccessful, for the score of 20 to 16 left their opponents four points ahead. Hudson went down to Prescott on January seventeenth to play a fast, tense game. The fellows outplayed the Prescott quint, but the game ended in a tie 11 to 11. Our overconfidence and eagerness, however, did Back How—Coach Erehul, Clapp, Mullen, Kvool, Sandeen, and Staberg. Front Row—Kruger, Larson, Johnson, Jensch, and Melton. ef52 0 TRUE BLUE 1930 not win in the over-time period. A Prescott man slipped through to make a goal, which gave his team the final score of 13 to 11. One disaster seems to always follow another. Baldwin arrived in Hudson bent to find victory. They were successful, for they returned home with il points to our 9. Nevertheless, the game was very close, and only in the last minute did Baldwin make the deciding field goal. But such playing can not go on forever! River Falls arrived in Hud- son, feeling almost certain of defeating us. Had they not defeated us for ten straight years, they asked ? But they were repaid for their over-con- fidence. The largest crowd, that ever attended a basketball game in Hud- son. turned out. They were in a frenzy of excitement and thoroughly behind the team while they were aided by the hfgh school band who con- tributed greatly to the spirit. So it was that our quint played a fast and furious game in which they proved their superior ability. Sandeen and Johnson were easily the main cogs in the Hudson attack, but all the fel- lows did their part to secure the victory of 24 to 19. Hudson won over the Roberts quint on the local floor by a score of 19 to 11. The sidelines were in high spirits and cheered throughout the hard fought game. All the boys were at their best. Hudson invaded Baldwin in the next game and came home with the score of 18 to 13. They played a fast game and held the lead from the beginning. Jensch was highest scorer, but he was backed by four fight- ing comrades. The greatest game of the season was the successful invasion of River Falls. Our team went down with a huge crowd of Hudson rooters and the school band, in the swiftest and most exciting game ever played, our fellows fought their way to victory. A few minutes before the gun went off, the score was tied: but Johnson made a memorable goal which made the final score 13 to 11 in our favor. The following Friday brought Hudson another decisive victory. The team went down to Ellsworth and easily defeated them 28 to 12. Our last game proved the fine sportsmanship of both the players and rooters. With the sidelines packed and cheering. Hudson fought Menom- onie. Our inferiority complex, however, was our downfall. The game was a disaster in so far that after a close score until the last few minutes, the boys let Menomonie break through and defeat Hudson 25 points to 21. Sandeen and Staberg deserve honorable mention, although the entire team played a fine game. So a successful basketball season ended, and Hudson could well be proud of its outstanding team and enthusiastic student body. 2f 53 j© TRUE BLUE 1930 THE MEMBERS OF THE TEAM Gust Sandeen: Another Sandeen with the same' old fighting character- istic has not failed his alma mater. Gust has been the main cog in H. H. S. basketball this year and because of his outstanding ability was chosen as a guard for the 1st all district tournament team. Gust graduates and his services as a guard will be greatly missed. Edward Johnson: Ed is another Senior who will be lost to the team next year. This was Ed’s first year as a basketball man. but he played hard, fighting games to the best of his ability. There weren’t many fel- lows who could out jump Stretch” at center and his long arms helped us out of many crises—an outstanding example of this being in the game at River Falls when he tipped in the winning basket. Frank Kruegar: Kruegar is a one year basketball man who has proved himself very capable of handling a permanent position as guard on the A” squad. His stead)-, efficient playing won him a favorable place in the heart of every basketball enthusiast. His fighting spirit and his passing ability will be greatly missed. Norman Kvool: This was Nor’s second year with the team but he will graduate this year so we lose another good man. He did not have a regular position as forward the complete year because of school work, sickness, and other hindrances, but he was a competent sub-forward and always did his work well. George Clapp: Although only a Freshman, George has shown enough fight and enthusiasm to gain a sub position on the “A” squad. George has promising ability as a good passer and point maker and three years of basketball ahead of him look favorable. He should he one of the main cogs in the team next year. Jack Mullen: This is Jack’s second year of basketball and he has part of another year left to play. He should be a valuable asset to the team next year, and we look forward to his help in putting out a winning team in the latter part of 1930. Phil Larson: This is Phil’s second year also. He proved tr he capa- ble of holding down his position well, and his playing has made us very anxious to see him hack again next year. Ruben Stayberg: Rube came to us in good practice from his work last year, and showed us that he had a remarkable ability for shooting baskets from half-way across the floor. He’ll he with us next year to pile up scores for our team. Robert Melton: Bob Melton has showed us that he has basketball ability as well as ahilitv to beat the old drum, lie made good in this field as he has in all others he has undertaken. We’ll miss him next year. Herman Jensch: This was Herman’s first year on the squad but he developed into a fast, dependable player. He showed his ahilitv in the first game and steadily improved during the entire season. Jensch, proved tc be high point man this season. £ 54 TRUE BLUE 1930 THE “B” TEAM AND THE “PONIES” For the last two years the High school has had four boy’s basketball teams, the Junior High, The Ponies, the “B” Team, and the “A” Team. The I� team consists of the larger and older boys who are not chosen to represent the school on the A” team. The Ponies are the smaller and younger boys of this group who are too old for the Junior High. The “B” team this year has had Hennington. Young. Anderson, New- ton and Corner as the most regular players and Yoerg, R. Johnson, Lind. Everson and Hellweg as consistent substitutes. The team played seven games and won the games against Menomonie, Baldwin and Prescott. The Ponies have had an exceptionally successful year winning all their games against the St. Paul Y. M. C. A., the Roberts 2nd team Junior Highs, and the Menomonie Scouts. The fellows from both teams promise to be steadfast material for our coming “A” teams. This team, like the “A” team travels to other cities to play. They have played most of the preliminaries at home games and several outside games. The experience gained from work in these teams should have much to do with the success of next year’s “A” team. Mr. Rock is the coach for both {he “B” and the Pony team. He has given the boys who played, valuable instructions and has helped to make good basketball players of the two squads. We hope that these teams will continue to exist in the future, for through them many boys are given a chance to play basketball who proba- bly would not have very good chances to make the “A” team. Mack Row—Anderson. Yoerg. Johnson, Young, Newton, and Emerson. Center Row—Hennington, Corner. I.iml, Sawyer, and Diedriek. Front Row—Jones, Becker, Lovett, Hellweg, Burkholder, and Olson. ef55J0 TRUE BLUE 1930 THE JUNIOR HIGH TEAM The Junior High team obtains its material from the Departmental Grades and The Freshmen class. The boys making this team are given good practice for future work in the “A” Basketball squad for the school. Mr. Cooke has formerly been the coach for the Junior High team, but this year, because of Mr. Cooke's having left our school, the coaching has been handled by Miss Kidd and Kenneth Kottke. These two have been efficient coaches, and deserve much credit. The team opened its season with a practice game played with the Ponies. There was much argument as to which was the better team, but the Junior High came out victorious with a score of 14 to 10. The Junior High team next defeated Roberts at a preliminary game down there, the score being 21-15, but when they played Stillwater, the team suffered a set-back. The boys were not used to the large Stillwater floor, which probably is partly the cause for the loss of the game. The final score was 12-3. In a game against River Falls training school our team was defeated 18-16, but the boys played a good game, Lystad especially showing up well. Soon afterwards the team played another game with River Falls and again lost, but, the score being much closer, everyone could tell our boys had profited bv their first beating. The game was very fast and close, ending 11 to 18. The Junior High quint also played two games with the River Falls Junior High, and although they lost both games, showed up well and fought hard. The last of the two games, ended in a tie, and in an exciting overtime period River Falls succeeded in making enough baskets to win. The Junior High team has had quite a successful season, but even more important than the games they won is the practice, they have had which makes them all better players. The whole team played well throughout the season, but Clapp and Sandeen are especially deserving of credit. These two boys did outstand- ing work in almost every game, and we all expect to see them follow their brothers to a place on the “varsity.” Back Row—Strom, Johnson, Kottke, Evenson. Mickelson, and Miss Kidd. Front Row—Johnson Clapp, Robinson, Sandeen, Engebretson, Lystad, and Cameron. ©{56 q) FOOTBALL BASKETBALL LETTERMEN LETTERMEN Ernest Beaudry George Clapp Eugene Beaudry Kenneth Cameron 3 Harry Franklin Hugh Hawkins Philip Hellweg Russel Hennington Clyde Huddleson Herman Jensch Edward Johnson Kenneth Kottke Frank Krueger Floyd Lind Robert Melton Jack Mullen George Newton Harold O’Connell Wendell Petersen Finer Sandeen Russell Solheim Rueben Staberg Albert Yoerg Chester Young Alfred Everson Herman Jensch Edward Johnson Kenneth Kottke Frank Krueger Norman Kvool Philip Larsen Robert Melton Jack Mullenn Einer Sandeen Russell Solheim Sherwin Solheim Rueben Staberg TRUE BLUE 1930 GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB PRESIDENT - VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER - HELEN THORSON AVERIAL LINDER RUTH STOUGHTON IRENE SCHULTZ The success of the G. A. C. was shown this year by the great increase in new members. Altogether, there were at least thirty members taken into this organization at the last initiation. The G. A. C. initiation took place November 7, 1929. The new mem- bers were those who had acquired, by various forms of sports, one hundred points. Ye have all agreed that the initiation this year was comparatively easy with that of the year before but we’ll make up for lost time next year. The parties were more limited this year than they have been in previ- ous years but everybody seemed to enjoy immensely the ones we did have. The G. A. C. has had several successful meetings held under the lead- ership of “Nubby” Thorson and the supervision of Miss Kidd. Ye all wish to thank Miss Kidd for her generous efforts put forth in making the G. A. C. a success. Among the accomplishments of the year have been a Basketball tourna- ment, a successful ticket sale for the all-school play, and an inter-urban Play Day, with representatives from eight outside schools. } 58 { TRUK BLUE 1930 — GIRLS' BASKETBALL This year the girls had only about four regular practices before the tournaments started. These were two tournaments, the color and the class. In the first one, there were eight teams chosen from all four classes by eight Senior captains. Each team played seven games and the winners were chosen on the percentage basis. 1 his tournament was held instead of the regular practices and proved to be very successful. The class tournament took three nights with two games being played each night. The first night claimed two easy victories, one for the Juniors and the other for the Seniors. The Juniors ran away with the Freshmen and ended up with a score of 28-5. The Seniors downed the Sophomores 16-8. I he next two games proved to lie victories for the Juniors and Seni- ors again. This time the Seniors took one more step toward the interclass championship and defeated the Frosh to the tune of 25-7. The Sophs put up a hard fight only to lose to the Juniors 18-9. The last set of games, however, was the most exciting and hard fought.' The Sophs defeated the Freshmen in their tilt for third and fourth places respectively. The Juniors and Seniors as usual did not have a slow game. Both teams were determined to win the championship and it was impossi- ble to tell who would win all during the game. It is unnecessary to explain the whole game—all that is necessary is to say it was a “battle” from start to finish. At the end of the game the score was 26-26. After much dis- cussion and rule book reading it was agreed io. by both teams, that the final score should be decided by field goals. The Seniors had 13 and the Juniors 12 points, thus making the score 26-24 in favor of the Seniors. It was as much a victory for the Juniors as for the Seniors because there wasn’t a minute in the game when they weren’t“fighting“ with the good old spirit. And thus ends another year of girl’s competition class basket- ball. The captains of the respective teams are to be congratulated on their fine organization of the teams this vear. The captains are: Seniors—Ruth Stoughton, Juniors—Eleanor Lein, Sophomores—Elizabeth Johnson. Fresh- men—Phoebe Jensch. Back How—l.yksett, Cockburn. Miss Hoover. Miss Kidd, Nagel, and Linder. Front Row—Ostby, Nygard, Stoughton, Evenson, and Thorson. MUSIC TRUK BLUE 1930! MUSIC The Necessary Part of Young People's Education The aim of school music is democratic. The goal is not so much the stimulation of the gifted as it is the musical culture of the average boys and girls. The fundamental purpose is to develop a desire for music, and at the same time to cultivate a knowledge of music; for the highest desire cannot exist without an adequate background of knowledge, nor can one proceed far in pursuit of any kind of knowledge without having a genuine desire aroused. With the recognition that every child is capable of learning music and having his or her life enriched by it, there has come the conviction on the part of parents and educators that music should be taught in public schools during school hours, for school credits, and at public expense. In many school systems the executive head extends sympathetic inter- est and cooperation to the teaching of music, and in such school systems music becomes a vital subject and functions so potently that definite edu- cational benefits can be estimated. Not all children are equipped with a voice for singing. But there is some instrument in the band or orchestra through which every child can find adequate expression of music. It is possible, however, that there mav be some people who feel that they know little about music, they may lack- musical training, or they may possess little taste for music. For these reasons they do not perceive the practical purpose of music in education, nor do they appreciate the advantages that may accrue if we become a more musical school—not musical from the standpoint of the professional musician, but from the standpoint of the practical business man. This means that young people generally should absorb during their school life, an amount of music sufficient to act. in later experiences, as an emotional stabilizer. For this reason vocal and instrumental instruction in public schools has been coming steadily to the front, and school l ands, orchestras and glee clubs are now considered essential in any progressive school system. DAVID E. DAHL. V' i 2 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB PRESIDENT - HARRY HUGHES VICE PRESIDENT - - GEORGE NEWTON LIBRARIAN - - - ROBERT STEVENSON SECRETARY - - - PHILLIP HELLWEG The Boys' Glee club has grown more popular every year and at the same time its accomplishments have increased. The boys are taking a great interest in their work and since they are really trying to learn how to sing, they have derived great benefits from the organization. The boy£ in the Glee Club look forward to continued accomplishments in the future and hope to make this organization even better. Under the capable guidance of Miss Hanson, the twenty members have developed their vocal talents and gained a greater appreciation of music. Four of the Senior boys in the Glee Club belong to the boys’ quartette which has entertained many times in assembly and has sung at many other entertainments in our town. Robert Melton, Norman Kvool, Wen- dell Petersen and Russell Solheim are the members. Back Row—Hellweg, Kvool. Miss Hanson, Solheim, I . Anderson, and Melton. Center Row—R. Clapp, G. Clapp, Newton, Sodahl. Askov, Petersen, and Stevenson. Front Row—Williams n, F. Anderson, Jones, Kord, Johnson. Boody, Becker, and Olson. ! ;true blue iQ n ■ — GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB “A” PRESIDENT - - - AVERIAL LINDER VICE PRESIDENT - - IRENE SCHULTZ SECRETARY - - - RUTH STOUGHTON LIBRARIAN - ELLEN STROM In the past years there has always been a great number of girls aspir- ing to be in the Glee Club. This year was no exception, and out of the fifty-five girls who tried out, sixteen made the “A” Glee Club, the remain- ing becoming members of the “B” Glee Club. The “A” Glee Club meets every Wednesday after school, and through diligent practice has acquired quite a degree of excellency. Miss Hanson deserves a great deal of credit for her untiring efforts in training the girls. The “A Glee Club puts on a program in the spring in co-ordination with the rest of the musical organizations of the school. The girls have high hopes of winning a place at the contest in River Falls, and are putting forth their best efforts to attain this goal. Back Row—Schultz, Daniels, Hunter, Miss Hanson Woodington, Klein, anti Wintlahl. Front Row—Bonnes, Stewart, Strom. Bundeen, Wilcox, Hughes Day, Stoughton, Binder, Brackey, and Hanson. G|64}0 I ' TRUE BLUE 1 M0 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB “B” PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SEC. AND THE AS. LIBRARIAN FLORA MAE LYKSETT MARGARET DORWIN DOROTHY JOHNSON - RUTH AXT The “B Girls’ Glee Club, organized last year under the capable lead- ership of Miss Hanson, has progressed considerably. This second Glee Club has enabled all those interested in vocal music to take part in sing- ing. although they are not able to make the “A” Club. They have worked hard and received great benefits in return for their efforts. Many of the ‘B” girls have been promoted to the “A” group due to their progress dur- ing the year, and the concert given by both glee clubs showed forth the talent which is in the “B” as well as the “A”. It is hoped that the organ- ization will continue in the coming years. Back Row—Axt, F. Lyksett, Nagel, Overbye, Wright, Petersen, Hughes, Ostby, Rossing. Martin, and Johnson. Center Row—Olson, Dorwin, Fitzgerald, Coekburn, Grass, Ruesink, Mennes, Dyer, Wil- liamson, Engebretson, and l ee. Front Row—Pope, Tappins, I.ovett. Harding, Miss Hanson, Overbye, Ol I.yksett, Stewart, Hurst, Severson, and Daniels. 65|• TRUE BLUE 1930 BAND Our school band this year has been an inspiring factor at football and basketball games, where it has added to the pep of the rooters by playing stirring tunes. A great deal of the credit for this is due to the character and ability of our director, Mr. Dahl. Every person with any musical interest looks forward to the time when lie will become a member of this active musical organization. We are all hoping for great things from the band at the Music Contest, and with the cooperation of the members, and earnest work on their part, Mr. Dahl assures 11s that our hopes will lie realized. BARITONE Frederick Jones Averial Linder TRUMPETS Eleanor Brewer Harry Johnson Harold Brunner Herbert Robinson Curtis Burkholder Charles King Howard Lind Isabelle Hurst TROMBONE Raymond Cleveland Floyd Lind Russell Hennington Norman Kvool Ed Gilbertson CLARINET Charles Lyksett Herbert Lovett Palmer Evenson Virgil Becker George Johnston George Newton Maxine Schultz Marjorie Mennes Virginia Bowers Mary Dorwin SAXOPHONE Winford Holt Leonard Anderson Jack O’Connell Wendell Petersen Robert Holt Ruth Lovett Margaret Dorwin BASS Robert Stevenson George Clapp ALTO Howard Askov Hugh Hawkins Vernon Peterson Rueben Skomsvold DRUMS Norman Robinson Robert Melton Roy Johnson Back Row—Stevenson Melton. Askov, Mr. Dahl, Kvool, Robinson, (Map]� . Second Row—V. Peterson, Hawkins, Skomsvold. Linder, Jones, Hennington, F. Lind, and Cleveland. Third Row—W. Petersen, Dorwin, R. Holt. R. Lovett, W. Holt, H. Johnson, Brunner, and H. Lind. Front Row—H. Lovett, Evenson, NeWton, G. Johnston. Brewer, Burkholder, King, and Robinson. 3| 66fc). ..... 1 TRUE BLUE IQ.ffl __________ ORCHESTRA One of the high school organizations of which the school has always been justly proud is the orchestra. Four years ago when our orchestra was organized, it was hardly realized what talent our pupils had along this line. In the few years of its existence it has brought out and de- veloped the musical talent of many. The first year at the Music Contest in River Falls, the orchestra mem- bers little suspected that they would do anything big, but they carried away first honors and continued to do so the second year. Although they only received honorable mention last year, the effort was sincere, and this year we all hope that the orchestra will be one of our most successful or- ganizations. The capable leadership of Mr. Dahl will certainly aid in piloting the orchestra to success. PIANO Rosemary Kurrasch TROMBONE Robert Means Norman Kvool BASS DRUM Norman Robinson Robert Melton STRING BASS TUBA Robert Stevenson Howard Askov SAXOPHONE Ruth Lovett Averial Linder CELLO Isabelle Hurst Florence Ruesink CLARINET Herbert Lovett George Johnston George Newton VIOLIN Dorothy Brunner Kenneth Ziehl Wilma Ruesink Shirley Swann Gretchen Boody Charles King (viola) Marjorie Engebretson Miriam Peterson Catherine Nagel Margaret Tappins Edwin Gilbertson William Williamson Vernon Peterson Leslie Brackey Gladys Hanson Elmer Watkins Gordon Dedrick Freeman Michaelson Harold Hunter Roy Simenson Margaret Dorwin ALTO Rube Skomsvold Harrey Johnson TRUMPET Eleanor Brewer Curtis Burkholder Back Row—Burkholder, G. Johnston, Robinson Newton, Brewer, Melton, W. Petersen, R. Lovett Stevenson. Linder, Kvool, Hennington, Skomsvold, F. Lind, Askov, Kurrasch, and Mr. Dahl. Front Row—M. Peterson. Dorwin, Watkins, Hunter, Boody, H. Lovett, Tappins, Evenson. Hurst, F. Ruesink, Nagel, Brackey, Diedrlck, Hanson, Engebretson, and Simonson. ■■■■ o tf7c — (fpo ? u s hiv rv p v Vj. s 0,SwW.( 0 • W-X ‘9 9hoO , ■$ a VJ- + ‘ +'j4'nfc) e o iJ- V'9� H v x ’ S moj j.jq uj t 6 ! y pAs S y ot + 3 q ops dJ S’ A pAf t ' S+VZ l J fJ j. 'e� y ? .y. Zand 9p b N � _Z ' o ad b ihokt � . AJ.I tJPA f t SB1U -J Zb Vt UJG ° + yyo •JZMHZJp -tt aq x P° IaS 0 i A t fy A Q ' P 1 y o Woj y-o puojif. . Map ob pay MBS f sppp dq + 'S� � A .' Saf U y -fo puhjyp • ; y y- � ® □ ? l j ts jr 'r fiords t j v x 1 6 jr 'tn o fOA t y- UJ t X BO JVf !lj wv ' � A W B J t SpoOl l V ' S OUJO$ fiy A fl ZW v tSu OO Blf. Vv noc ay - UZ X y ay oq d U x d gj. I ot6i ama anai TRUE BLUE 1030 LeUvu SfC h. as M uchA r T f A e«T $ M WoftK N — otfA%. £ The C ?r, ve Qurtr+ -h The «5 9 9f Ao n e Cfusrr e 'TAe Wouih Or ?� � h-f iyh S C ho o ?CC o r t 9ftftS+Z T hn c5Vv vp Qunrfat The ; � + TA« de p«5+ � • A A«| ? V et(Cllttr + V7«| Ci«W. A aA J U- 59 |£ ACTIVITIES ......... TRUE BLUE 1930 _ ■■■■■■■■■' THE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT - - - AVERIAL LINDER VICE PRESIDENT - - RUTH STOUGHTON SECRETARY - - - IRENE SCHULTZ The Student Council consists of class advisors, class officers, and or- ganization officers, whose duties are to make and to put into effect new ideas and rules to increase the interest of the student body and the cooper- ation between the teachers and students. They also plan school parties, and homecoming games, and generally take care of the school affairs. Last year the council abolished the semester tests and started the demerit system. They introduced the grade-point system under which school activities and scholarship count toward graduation. This year a new plan for assembly programs was adopted, in which the students ar- ranged the programs. The committees appointed, have successfully taken care of all assemblies, and “pep” meetings. These proved very satisfactory during the past semester. The Student Council is improving every year in bringing to us new ideas, which add greatly to the general standard of the school. Back How—Clapp, Mullen, Trudell. Kvool, Kottke, Sandeen, Askov, and Mr. Erchul. Second How—Holt, Sawyer, Linder, Lein, Axr, Mr. Barren, and Mr. Weatherhead Third Row—Nagel, Schultz. Wright. Dorwin, Lyksett, Stoughton and Stewart. Front Row—Strom, Mennes, Miss Hoover, Miss Hanson, .Miss Wegel, Miss .Miller. Harding and Hurst. V f 72 j • TRUK BLUE 1930- TRUE BLUE STAFF Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Business Managers Literary Editor Organization Editor Feature Editors Athletic Editor Art Editor Irene Schultz Dorothy Nagel Helen Mary Harding and Einer Sandeen - Laurene Cunningham Helen Stewart Irene Bunker and Helen Jenson Averial Linder Shirley Sweet The True Blue Staff for 1930 was chosen by the faculty from the many students having ability along journalistic lines. The staff having been organized, the two capable advisors, Mr. Bargen and Mr. Weatherhead were chosen. Six months of hard but interesting work were spent on this True Blue, whose pages will bring back to the students memories of the happy days spent in this, our High School. It is remembered that last year our school joined the “National Scho- lastic Press Association,” and as a member, entered the “All-American Year-Book Contest,” receiving a first-class honor rating. This success is very encouraging, and members of last year’s staff, many of which were re-appointed this year, feel justly proud of the work they helped put out. The True Blue Staff wishes to express its appreciation of the fine sup- port rendered by the business men, the faculty, and the student body, who by their splendid cooperation, have made it possible for this book to be published. Back Row—Johnson, Holt, Sandeen, Mr. Bargen. Mr. Weatherhead, and Olson. Front Row—Harding, Linder, Nagel, Schultz, Cunningham, Stewart, and Bunker. obz¥ TRUE BLUE 1930 THE TRUE BLUE TIMES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - LITERARY EDITOR ATHLETIC EDITOR TYPISTS ADVISOR HELEN MARY HARDING DOROTHY NAGEL - RUTH STOUGHTON - MARGARET KLEIN GRACE COCKBURN MISS EVELYN JERDEE To further the interest and development of the pupils along journalistic lines, the spirit and activities of the school have been published weekly in the Star Observer through the medium of the “True Blue Times.” Al- though limited by a rather small amount of space, the staff has tried to present an accurate picture of school life to the public. Considerable interest has been shown this year by a number of pupils who have written letters to he published in the Times, in which construc- tive criticisms on various phases of our school life have been offered. The staff wishes to thank Mr. Rieter for his cooperation in providing space in the weekly paper for the Times. The staff also wishes to thank Miss Jerdee for her faithful help and supervision as advisor of the staff. The constructive criticism and help she has given the members of the staff has enabled them to advance a great deal along literary lines. Back Row—Cockburn, Stoughton, and Klein. Front Row—Nagel, Miss Jerdee, and Harding. 74 ' HFY PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER KENNETH KOTTKE HAROLD TRUDELL - NORMAN KVOOL EIXAR SANDEEN The Hi Y club of the school was organized last year under the super- vision of Mr. Rock. Mr. Babcock, an executive of the Y. M. C. A., assisted in the organization of the club, and is a frequent visitor at our meetings, which are held every second and fourth Monday of each month. Last year we sent several of our members to the Older Boys’ Confer- ence at Menomonie, and we also plan to be represented there this year. Our club sponsored a very successful Fathers and Sons’ Banquet on Febru- ary 6, with the assistance of our mothers, under the direction of Miss Lee. Our organization is very well represented on the football field, basketball floor, and in many other activities. Back Row—Johnson, Sandeen, Solheim, Yoerg, Huddleson, and Kottke. Center Row—Hellweg, Anderson, Kvool, Tiudell, Rind, Melton, and 1‘etersen. Front Row—Becker, Hughes, Sawyer, King, Lovett, and Hawkins. ■TRUE BLUE 1930 FORENSICS Hudson’s forensic activities have been rather limited this year. Efforts to secure sufficient interest in debate to form a team failed. The all-school play was substituted for the regular debate activity. The oratorical and declamatory contest were held in April. Considera- ble interest was expressed in this activity. There were twenty-three stu- dents who participated in this work. There are two contestants chosen from both the oratorical and declamatory groups to represent Hudson in the league contest. At this writing it is not possible to announce the winners of the 1930 contest. In 1929 Marguerite Fitzgerald and Harry Burton represented Hud- son in the league oratorical contest and Helen Mary Harding and Gwen- dolyn Coveil in the league declamatory contest. It is hoped that next year we will again be able to organize a debate squad. However, the all-school play proved a great success. Hudson is indeed fortunate in having Mr. and Mrs. Weatherhead, who are experts in the field of forensics and who take a great deal of interest in this work. Mr. Weatherhead’s class in expression has done much to further the interest and appreciation of forensics. The value of public speaking is evident. It enables the individual to speak with ease before an audience, and stimulates his advancement along such lines. Debate and extempor- aneous speaking are also especially beneficial in that they give the pupil a keener insight and knowledge of the problems of the day, and help him to think more clearly and logically. CHRISTMAS STORY CONTEST This year, as in past years, a Christmas story contest was held, open to all pupils in High School. The contest was divided into two parts, the lower classmen being in one group while the upper classmen competed in the other group. A large number of students wrote stories, which were judged by Mr. Rock, Mrs. Bargen, and Mrs. Nygard. The winners in both groups were presented with gold pins, and commended for their good work. The friendly rivalry created by this contest is instrumental in urg- ing the students on to their best efforts, and the winning of the prize is a coveted honor by all interested in journalistic work. Gudrun Grimm was the winner of the under-classmen this year, and Hazel Dyer of the upper-classmen. Their two stories, “Greta’s Christmas” and A Little Child Shall Lead Them” respectively, are published in this book in the feature section. 76 : TRUE BLUE 1930 ALL'SCHOOL PLAY “CHARM” A COMEDY BY JOHN KIRK PATRICK CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Harper Joe Pond Mr. Harper Ida May Harper Mr. Lester Rudolph Klein Doc Garfield Mrs. Paxton Dr. Paxton Miss Mildred Babe Violet Claude Marguerite Fitzgerald Irene Schultz Einer Sandeen Albert Yoerg Irene Bunker Clyde Huddleson Floyd Lind Wendell Peterson Ruth Axt Edward Johnson Myrtice Harlander Helen Stewart Flora Mae Lyksett Charles King SYNOPSIS Ida May Harper, a girl of 20 decides to leave her home in a small town and go to New ork. As she is the only child in the Harper family, this idea brings great distress to ber parents. When Joe, an admirer of Ida May. finds out about her plans, he immediately decides to find a way to keep her home. He buys a book called “Charm and carries out all of the advice given in it. I his results in considerable amazement to various friends of the Harper family. In the meantime, Ida May has become quite interested in Mr. Lester, a man from New York. When she finds Joe so attractive and charming, she decides to remain at home and give up her former plans. I hrough the book of “Charm Joe has won her over to his side. A new activity in the form of an all-school play was adopted this vear. “Charm.” a three act comedy by John Kirkpatrick was presented on Thursday, February 13th. 1930. The.cast of fourteen characters was chosen from the entire school. Sixty-four people tried out for parts in the cast. The play was presented to an extremely appreciative audience. Com- ments which were made afterwards indicated that evervone who saw it highly approved of the work. Evervone who took part in “Charm inter- preted their parts exceptionally well and showed the results of six weeks of intensive training under the capable direction of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weatherhead. The proceeds of the play were used for the benefit of the athletic and general activitv fund. The Girls' Athletic Club was in charge of the sale of tickets. A high school musical organization furnished the music. f77L FEATURES TRUE BLUE 1930 GRETA’S CHRISTMAS Greta sat brooding before the open fireplace in her cozy little room. Thoughts played tag with each other inside her curly head. Oh. but Christ- mas would be jolly this year! Grandma and Grandpa Lund were coming, but best of all, Roald, her brother, would come from Oslo where he was attending a large military school. Yes, Roald would be the best part of Christmas for her. He had not been home for over a year! Last Christ- mas he had been too ill to come home, and during the summer vacation he had gone to a special summer training camp in the mountains. Perhaps you would like to know a little about Greta and her people. Fredrick Fredheim, her father, was a prominent lawyer in the small town of Roros, Norway. Her mother was a home-loving person, quite like all mothers. The only children were Greta and Roald. Roald was a boy of about eighteen. He was one of the lucky persons who have more than their share of brains and what is obtained by the use of them. Greta was a sunny-dispositioned girl of fourteen. She was the darling of the house- hold. but never expected anyone to baby her. The Fredheim family was the wealthiest in town. Greta's mother had started the Christmas preparations three weeks before the Yuletide Season. Dressmakers had been called in. mysterious packages found their way into the house, and short trips were taken to the stores of Roros. The house was cleaned from garret to cellar, all the gold, silver, and copper ware had been polished until it almost hurt one’s eyes to look at it. Mrs. Fredheim had done some of her cooking and bak- ing very early, too. None of this affected Greta in the least. She cared only that Roald was coming home. While she sat thinking over the events of the past few weeks, she heard her mother call. Greta, come here. The seamstress is here for the last trying of your dress.” “Coming, Mother,” replied Greta sullenly. If there was anything she despised it was trying on dresses. She hated to be jabbed with pins, pulled from side to side, and being generally tossed around. In the middle of this trying ordeal the post-man’s whistle sounded out- side the house. Oh!” shrieked Greta. “Perhaps there is a card or package from Uncle Hans and Tante Greta in America! T.et me go and see.” With that she broke away from the astonished seamstress, and ran out to the porch. She look very comical in her half-finished silk dress. There was only one letter for her which was post-marked Oslo. She at once surmised that it was from Roald. She hastily tore open the letter, reading it as she went into the house. When she was half through, she gave a disappointed cry, and sank in a little heap into the nearest chair. The tears choked and blinded her. To think that anything so terrible should happen before Christmas. Presently her mother came into the room and found her. a dejected little niece of humanity. “Greta, whatever is the matter?” asked her mother in surprise. “What was in your letter that should cause this? “Oh. mother. Roald says he cannot come home. He must stay and help the boys entertain some crippled children.” sobbed Greta. “I am sorry,” said Mrs. Fredheim, comfortingly, “but it cannot be f«0f TRUE BLUE 1930 helped, I suppose. Try to forget it and be brave. Remember he is going to devote his time to the poor crippled children. Be thankful that you have a brother who will sacrifice his own pleasure for others.” ‘‘I’ll try,” choked Greta, ‘‘but it’s hard after planning so much.” ‘‘Yes, dear, I know, but now go and take off your dress before it is ruined completely.” Greta returned to the steamstress and was finally dismissed. Somehow the remaining week before Christmas disappeared. On Christmas Eve she tried to be gay while trimming the tree, the archways, and the chandelier. She placed candles on the tables and at the windows. When her father was around, she especially tried to look happy and con- tented. but there was a little hard lump in her throat that just would not be swallowed. After the customary supper of lutefisk. flatbrod. and rice pudding, the grandparents arrived. They all went into the living room and sat about the fireplace. Once in a while the doorbell would ring and some friends would drop in to wish them a “Merry Christmas,” or, rather, a “Gladelig Jule.” As they were contemplating opening the gifts, the doorbell rang again. Greta went to answer it and the next thing that was heard from her was a joyous shout . Everyone rushed to the hall to see what was the matter. There, who should be standing but Roald! But wait, someone is standing behind him. In fact there were a man. a woman, a boy. and a girl behind him. Who could they be? “Hans! Greta!” exclaimed Mrs. Fredheim, after making sure that the boy before her was really Roald. Yes, indeed, it was Uncle Hans and Tante Greta Fredheim from Ameri- ca, and also, their two children, Betty and Dick, who were about Greta’s age. “What does it all mean?” exploded Greta while everyone was gushing over everyone else. “Won’t someone please tell me ?” “I’ll try,” said Roald, whose face was just one massive grin. “You see. Uncle Hans and Tante Greta came to my school and intended to come home with me. I had been appointed as one to entertain the cripples, so I knew I couldn’t come home. Just as we were discussing this, one of the officers came in and told me that another boy had asked to take my place because I had not been home for Christmas last year. So I was excused, though I consented to stay anyway, and accompanied Hans and Greta home. Now. I'd like to see you try to get rid of me!” About midnight. Greta said very sleepily, “I wished only for my brother and I got an uncle, an aunt, and two cousins besides. What a wonderful Christmas!” }81 f- GUDRUN GRIMM. TRUE BLUE 1930 “A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM” “And on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”—Luke 2:14. One hundred and fifty-five dollars. No matter which way Frank Wil- son tried adding those troublesome figures they still presented the same discouraging aspect. One hundred and fifty-five dollars. A despairing sigh struggled up from the depths of his heart, in spite of his efforts to repress it. Frank's wife, Mary, sat in a low rocker in front of the wood fire, where she was preparing three plump youngsters for bed. She was a small, slight woman, with broad soft waves of brown hair, slightly streaked with premature grey, gentle blue eyes, and a tired droop in the corner of her mouth. A small rosy boy of three sat on her knee, while a dainty, six-year-old counterpart of herself stood beside her. On a stool in front of the fire sat small Phil, a child of about eight years. Mary thought of him with pride. He was so like Frank, even to his quiet, dependable steadi- ness and reserved manner. A fine boy, she thought happily. At sound of her husband's profound sigh, the smile died on her face and she turned to him impulsively. “Is it the same old trouble bothering you, Frank.” she asked gently. “Yes, Mary. I have thought and thought, but I can find no way out yet. Greene threatens to foreclose if it isn't paid within three months. I am afraid the children will not have very much of a Christmas this year.” “Never mind. I can fix them some small inexpensive presents and trim them a tree which will please them quite well. Don’t worry about the children’s Christmas. They will get along very well.” The above conversation took place about a week before Christmas, in a poor, densely populated district of a large city. Frank and Marv Wilson owned a small home and with their three children had been quite happy until the winter before. Mien Mr. Wilson had been ill for nearly three months. Small Alice had developed appendicitis. They suddenly found themselves facing large operation and hospital bills. The only thing they could think of to do was to draw up a mortage on their home. They had put it off just as long as possible. Bills began crowded them and at last they had been forced to draw up the mortgage with the only man who would let them have the money, a wealthy banker, by the name of Horace Greene. Frank and he had gone to school together but they had not known each other very well. Frank had been a dreamy, reserved, kind-hearted boy, while Horace had been a noisy, boisterous fellow, trampling everything- which came between him and his wishes. Consequently they had had nothing in common. But when ilson's trouble came upon them he was the only one Frank knew of who could help them. He knew Greene would not do it simply to help Frank, but that he would be looking forward to benefitting his own already overflowing pocket. The original bill had been five-hundred dollars, but the Wilson’s had managed to pay all of it except the one hundred and fifty-five dollars al- ready mentioned. Winter was here with the clothing and fuel bills which winter always brings, and now just one week before Christmas Frank had been thrown out of work. The time allowed on the mortgage would be up in March, and that day when Greene met Frank on the street he had TRUE BLUE 1930' warned him that he would foreclose if the balance were not paid on the exact date. It was a very discouraging idea. In a very different section of that great city on the same night on which our story opened a very different scene was taking place. Horace Greene’s luxurious home was situated on what was commonly known as “The Avenue.” The idol of his home, around whom everyone’s hearts and thoughts centered, was an old child, a merry sturdy boy of seven. Horace Greene’s “little Fred.” The child and his father were in what was known as the latter’s den. Fred, in a soft white nightrobe. was kneeling at his father's knee saying his nightly prayer. “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” The father listened complacently. He was a wonderful son. indeed. “Daddy,” a troubled little face was raised to him, “daddy. I should like to tell you something. You know Phil Wilson. We are in the same Sun- da)- School Class, you know. We were playing today and 1 loaned Phil my sled, daddy. Well, he broke my sled, daddy. He didn't mean to do it. He told me he would give me his pennies until he had paid for it. But I wouldn’t let him daddy. I gave him my sled. I told him it would be a Christmas present. Because, you see. daddy, be hasn't very many pennies. If I took his pennies, I wouldn’t be forgiving my debts, and then God wouldn’t forgive me mine.” There was a moment’s complete silence in the room, during which the the child watched his father’s face anxiously. Then, “You did exactly right, son. Now go to bed.” After receiving his father’s good night kiss the boy trotted obediently away, his little mind at rest. But not so the father. For a long time after Fred had gone, Greene sat in a turmoil of thought. Had the child been right. He had never stopped to think of that line in exactly that way before. Well, maybe he had been too hard on Wilson. The fire had died and gone out in the grate, before he rose, went out into the hall.put on his hat and coat, and went out into the night. Just before bedtime that night Frank and Mary Wilson were startled by a loud knock at their door. Who could it be at that time of night. Frank opened the door and in stumbled Mr. Greene, shaking the new fallen snow from his coat. Frank compressed his lips and his face grew white, while he wondered what Greene’s visit could mean. “Merry Christmas, folks. I’ve come to give you a Christmas gift personally instead of by mail. “Yes, sir.” Frank and Mary waited patiently wondering what new irony this could be. “Well, old chap, you don’t seem very enthusiastic. You know the bill you owed me. I have decided to let it drop. You need not pay it. Good- night.” Turning, he left the house, before Frank or Mary could recover suf- ficiently from their bewildered astonishment to thank him. Happiness reigned in three hearts that night because of burdens lifted and the joy of goodwill. HAZEL DYER f TRUE BLUE 19.10 SCHOOL CALENDER SEPTEMBER. 4 This to our Faculty we dedicate For us. now, they’ll try to educate.” 3. School opens and a gorgeous bunch of new greenery is added to the assem- bly. 9. First G. A. C. meeting. 12. Peanut politics class officers elected. 19. First Student Council meeting. 21. Our opening football game, and our first victory over Cretin. Score 6-0. 24. Two bells! Entertained by a harp- ist. Glee Clubs organized. 28. Defeated by Cumberland 19-6. True Blue Staff members appointed. OCTOBER. This month goes to the football team. Which is held high in our esteem. 2. First T. B. Staff meeting. Faculty advisors chosen. 5. We tie Ellsworth 13-13. 7. Bravo! Monstrous honor roll! 12. We defeat Somerset 26-0. 14. First Hi-Y meeting. 16. Assembly program presented by the Seniors. 17 and 18. No school! Teacher’s Con- vention! 19. Hudson downs Menomonie 13-6 at Menomonle! 22. Homecoming week. Pep meetings every day put on by the separate classes. Whose was best? 25. The Bie Parade! Defeatea by R. F. 6-0. Dance afterwards. 31.—The annual Halloween Party. Seniors cnnture first prize in class stunt. Two faculty members crash the gates in witch’s guise. Who’s who (and why?) NOVEMBER. “We dedicate thee to all big eaters Hugh and Kenny, their distinguished leaders. 2. We beat Augusta 12-6. 6. G. A. C. initiation; Boys’ Glee Club organized. Hear theii shrieks and groans! 7. Ouch! What freaks! 11. Basketball practice started. 14. Two hundred and fifty students and nineteen faculty members survive night school. 27. Junior program. Reverend Thomp- son speaks. 28 and 2£. Thanksgiving and 4 days’ vacation! The heavyweights get heavier. DECEMBER. “This month to Santa Claus we dedicate Whose generous gifts we do appreciate. ‘ 4. Faculty program. Reverend Evans gives an illustrated talk on London. 6. First basketball game. Victory over Roberts 23-15. 13. Downed Ellsworth 21-12. 14. Hudson loses to Stillwater. The team arrived in time to attend the Christmas party. 20. Glee Club program. B. B. team loses to Menomonie. Peace lor two weeks (except for the Chemistry themes!) JANUARY. “Oh. month when the singing blasts do blow Must to our Lars and Andrew go.” 1. Starting toward May 22nd. 6. All-school play rehearsal begins and everyone turns “Cnarm’’-ing. 10. Play Prescott. Lost 11-13. but B team victorious over Prescott. B Girls' Color Tournament starts. 17. Beaten by Prescott, but B team again victorious. 18. Semester Party. Half of the school year gone. 21. New assembly program schedule begins. Programs Tuesday, pen meet- ings Friday, but—school from 1 o’clock to 4 on those days! 24. Hudson loses to Baldwin 11-9. Hudson B team comes out on top. 28. Mr. Solheim entertains us in as- sembly. TRUE BLUE 1930 31. Beat River Falls (24-19) for first time in about eleven years. FEBRUARY. “This month we give with a big heart To all those who in “Charm” took part.” 11. Macalaster Players present “Copy” —a good play. 12. Womens Relief Corps program commemorating Lincoln’s birthday. 13. “Charm” is given. Really very charming. 14. Hudson defeats Baldwin 18-13. 15. Ladies’ and gentlemen’s G. A. C. Party. 17-21. Miss Kidd and Precious elope for a week. 20. Hudson has second victory over R. F. 13-11. 24. Assembly entertained by River Falls Quartette. 28. Hudson swamps Ellsworth 28-12 29. Spring Party and Pan Pipes. MARCH. “This month we give with cheei and yell To Gust. Jensch, Krueger. Stretch and Eightball.” 7. Hudson bows to Menomonie 25-21. 11. Juniors down Freshman and Seni- ors defeat Sophs in Girls’ Tournament. 12-13-14. Basketball tournament at River Falls. 18. Seniors win Giris' tournament by defeating Juniors 26-26. 19. Boys’ B. B. tournament. 26. The second team wins the B. B. tournament. APRIL. •April the month when all green things appear, We grant to the greemes in the Fresh- man year. 1. April Fool! No Chemistry lest today. 3 and 4. Declam and oratory contest. 18-21. Easter vacation. 23. Second Annual Music Concert. 24-25. Music contest (?) MAY. To the Seniors, who herein make their final show Before they go into the world, their row to hoe.” 3. Junior Prom, with a snappy or- chestra. 16. Holidays for Seniors. 16-23. ???Where’s the Senior flag?? 23. Commencement Adieu, Seniors! ! HUDSON WINS THIRD PLACE IN ANNUAL MUSIC CONTEST New Richmond Places First with Score of 52; River Falls Second with 38; Hudson Third with 37—Orchestra, String Quartette, Music Memory, Hurst and Lovett Win 1st Place Although Hudson wasn’t able to capture the grand prize at the music contest this year, she made an excellent showing. The contest this vear seemed to he a race between the three leading schools: New Richmond. River Falls, and Hudson, with a few of the minor schools pushing in now and then and capturing a place. Hudson may well he proud of the fact that she was the only school at the contest that entered every event—and did herself up proud in nearly every event too! Miss Hanson and Mr. Dahl deserve many congratulations on the ex- cellent showing their organizations made. Much time and effort was spent on them, and the results were very satisfactory. Hudson is especially proud of the fact that her orchestra, string quar- tette. music memory contestants, and her saxophone and cello soloists re- ceived first places. And she’s also mighty proud of her second place win- ners; Miriam Petersen, Catherine Windahl, Helen Stewart and the Girls’ Glee Club. JOKES FINALLY I DIED I never had such a tough time in all my life. First, I got angina pectoris followed by asteriosclerosis. Just as I was re- covering from these. I got tuberculosis, double pneumonia and phthisis. Then they gave me hypodermics. Appendicitis ucis followed tonsillectory. These gave way to aphasia and hypertrophic cirr- hosis. I completely lost my memory for a while. I know I had diabetes and acute indigestion, besides gastritis, rheu- matism, lumbago and neuritis. I don’t know how I pulled through it. It was the hardest spelling test I’ve ever seen. Miss Wegei: “What is a parasite?” Lutishe Swanner: “A parasite is a persons who goes through revolving doors without pushing!” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF------------- A High School girl so modest she won’t even work improper fractions? The Chemistry teacher who stood in the main room one day and was sud- denly struck—by a thought? The noise the Glee Clubs make? Those who say—!! : ? .� !—between halves at a game? The way some of the Seniors laugh? The Biology class haa been assigned individual topics for themes. During class period several were put on the board and read in turn. The next topic was on insects, but no one responded— Spring fever dreams! Miss Wegei: “Wek up! Who has in- sects?” Timidly Mary Wilcox raised her hand and answered, “I have.” Mr. Rock: (telephoning parents of ab- sent pupil): “Is John nome?” Mrs. Sawyer: “Yes (pause). Mr. Rock: “Well, is he sick?” Mrs. Sawyer: “I don’t know; he isn’t up yet.” Miss Phillips: “And now we find that X equals O.” Jack Mullen: “And all that work for nothing.” Stranger: “Do they punish the chil- dren like that here, and make them shriek so?” Lars: “No, that’s only the Boy’s Glee Club.” Howard Lind: “Gee, that Johnston girl is a blonde. Does she use peroxide?” Sherwin Solheim: “I guess so. I saw her in the bieacners Saturday.” Leslie Brackey: “Did you ever take chloroform?” Gretchen Boody: “No, who teaches it?” Miss Jerdee: “Why did Macbeth give the banquet?” Grace Cockburn: “To get something to eat. I presume.” Ralph Baker: “Pop, what’s the Latin for people?” Father: “I don’t know.” Ralph: “Populi.” Father (fiercely): “What do you mean, you young scamp? Lie, do I? By the Piper, lad. I’ve hall a notion to lam- baste you!” Here’s to the faculty. Long may they live! Even as long as the Lessons they give! Miss Miller: “You can talk more and say less, in less time, than any woman I know.” George Corner: “Did you ever listen to yourself?” ©$861© 0 87 jjo) TRUK BLUE 1930 Marguerite Fitzgerald: “Did you know that Miss Hoover is worth $150,000? Christ Flattum: “No, really?” Migs: “Yes, after saving and econo- mizing all her life and inheriting $149,999.00 from her uncle. Question: What makes 2 + 1 to carry? Answer: Mr. + Mrs. Weatherhead and Margaret. Miss Miller: “What animal lives in the sky?” Fern O.: I don’t know. What?” Miss Miller: “Rein—dear.” Mr. Rock: (delivering a lecture) “Al- ways aim a little higher than the mark.” Ingmar Dahl: (in loud whisper) “What! Kiss a girl on the nose?” U. C.? How much did Philadelphia, Pa? How much does Columbus, O? How many eggs did Louisiana. La? What grass did Joplin, Mo? We call Minneapolis. Minn, Why not Annapolis Ann? If you can’t tell tne reason why Perhaps Topeka. Kan. Russ Solheim: “After I’d sung my en- core, someone in the audience called out, “Fine! Fine” Helen Thorson: “Dear Me! And did you have to pay it?” Floyd Lind: “What! Worrying about your girl’s future?” Nor Kvool: “No. Only her present.” Avonda Tursky: “Your suit looks rus- ty.” James Coyle: “Well, the tailor did say it would wear like iron.” Gladys L. Hanson: “I’m not going to school any more.” Adelin Grass: “Why not?” Gladys L. H.: “I can’t learn anything. The teachers keep changing the lessons every day. Boy, did you see a rabbit run by here?’ • “Yep.” “How long ago?” It’ll be three years ago next Christ- mas.” Multiple Choice: Given by Mr. Weatherhead. 1. School starts at (a) 8:30 (b) 9:20 (c) 12:00 2. Most popular girl in school is: (a) Georgie Holmes; (b) Harrie Frank- lin; (c) Herbie Bonnes. 3. Assembly bell rings (a; annually (b) semi-annually. 4. The teacher with the sweetest smile is: (a) Miss Phillips; (b) Miss Jerdee; (c) Mr. Weatherhead (d) Mr. Bargen. 5. The best dancer in school is (a) Nor Kvoo! (b) Ruth Jenson (c) Leslie Brackey. 6. A demerit is given (a) when you hove a pull with the teacher (b) when you get your lesson (c) if you forget to wake up on time. 7. The handsomest boy in school is (a) Bill Linder b) Bobby Hanson. 8. The most modest boy is (a) Robert Melton (b) Elmer B. Olson (c. Gust Sandeen. 9. Our favorite sport is (a) writing tests (b) being on the flunk list (c) bluff- ing the teachers. 10. Our favorite books are (a) Text- books (b) Dictionaries (c) Reference books (d) Teacher’s record-books. Customer: “To what do you owe your extra-ordinary success as a house-to- house salesman?” Herman J.: “To the first 5 words I utter when a woman opens the door— Miss, is your mother in’?” 88 True and False: 1. Floyd Lind won the cup for better English. 2. Dorothy Nagel is often seen standing in the halls or on the steps. 3. Leslie Brackey is an egotist. 4. Doris Ostby was formerly em- ployed as a reporter on the Scandal section of the High School Gazette. 5. The students love their teach- ers. 6. Bob Melton likes to argue. ... 7. Helen Mary Harding is a mu- sician. 8. Betty Hughes was sent to the office for making whoopee. 9. Miss Kidd loves to see us limp around after gym class. 10. The teachers hate to give de- merits. CORRECTIONS: Multiple Choice: No. 1.—add (d) 8:20. True and False: No. 6—Question Mark at end of sen- tence. Miss Wegel: “Frederick, what is a ground hog?” Fred. Jones: “It’s a sausage.” Miss Matthews: “Olga, what is the first step in naturalization?” Olga L.: “Declaration ot Independ- ence.” Evie N.: “My dear. Pedro was perfect- ly priceless last night.” Florie I.: “In what way?” Evie: “Oh. broke again.” Mother: “Why didn’t you call me. Rosemary, wnen that young man tried to kiss you?” Rosie: “I didn’t know you wanted to be kissed Mother.” Irene Ziehl: I hate those impromtu complexions, don’t you? Jane Young: What do you mean? Irene: Those they make up as they go along. Rosie: “I’ve got to see Ken about one- twenty. Al Swanson: Well, I’a like to see him about two twenties and a five. Adelbert Penman: I haven't read all of that book yet. Audrey Turskey: Yes, I see. You’ve read up to where the clean pages start. WRIGLEY SONG Let us then be up and chewing, with a taste for every brand, By our efforts thus supporting Oscar a and Vivian. After much speculation as to the cause of Mr. Bergen’s leniency in not giving us our Chemistry test, it was discovered that he was merely celebrating pugilistic victory over Gust Sandeen, former H. H. S. football captain. At the T. B. Staff meeting an argument arose as to who should have the honor of asking Fern Cullen for her picture. Both demanded the privilege, and after a short exchange of blows, Gust draped himself gracefully on the floor, and Mr. Bargen departed triumphantly to secure the prize. This also explains Gust’s absence from school next morning Feb. 21. (Editor’s note: We hope Mrs. Bargen tolerates such actions.) [89 } EXTRA! EXTRA!! EXTRA!!! Nagel Sues Mullen for Breach of Promise One of the most spectacular cases that has ever been witnessed in the city of Hudson (County of St. Croix, state of Wisconsin) came before Judge Watkins at exactly five minutes after twenty sec- onds before bedtime, daylight saving time. The Mademoiselle Dorothy Anne Marie Nagel was represented by her lawyer, the honorable Mr. Beans Yoerg, who elo- quently and fervently pleaded, as he blew his bubble gum. that Miss Nagel had the just legal, and noble right to sue her ex-fiance for break of promise. Mr. J. K. L. Mullen Esq., Mr. Yoerg stated, had deliberately misrepresented himself to Miss Nagel. “Not only does he repeatedly show more signs of affec- tion for his Scotch Police dog than he does for Miss Nagel, but he also re- fuses to partake of Mme. Nagel’s extra- ordinary French pies, cooked by her own dainty and loving hands,” pleaded Mr. Yoerg. “Home was never like that.” cried Mr. Sherwin Solheim on behalf of Mr. Mul- len. After a stormy and dramatic debate between the parties involved, the jury, composed of George Corner, Myrtice Harlander. Mrs. K. Kottke, Ardis Dani- els. Herbert Lovett, Ruth Hughes. Pearl Nord, Andrew, and the Madame F. Kidd, pronounced the decision a tie. “Love your dog but eat Miss Nagel’s pies,” was their advice to Mr. Mullen. Gundrun Anderson: Just think, a man has learned to fly like a bird.” Gladys Hanson: “Yes, but he can’t sit on a barbed wire fence!” Carl Honore: “I think the Indana Hop is awful!” Harold O’Connell: “I can’t learn it either!” Nookie I.: My but Specks was certain- ly brave to crawl under the bed to fight that burglar. Mrs. Becker: When he crawled under the bed he thought the burglar was in the dining-room. Mr. Rock: “How is it you’re late again this morning? Marg. Williamson: “Well, you see, there are eight of us at our house, and the alarm clock was only set for seven.” Russell Hennington: How does your new car run? Faythe Svarstad: In and out. Russ: What do you mean? Faythe: It runs out of gas and into everything. Bob Stevenson: Every time I shake my head that baby laughs. Joyce Murphy: Yes. she was always fond of a rattle. Father (sternly): What were you and that shiek doing on the front porch last night? Lorraine Stewart: Oh, dad, don’t both- er me about such petty things. Mother: When Jack threw stones at you, why didn’t you come and tell me instead of throwing them back at him? Robert Sandeen: What good would it do to tell you? You couldn’t hit the side of a barn. Lettie P.: “The man who marries me must be bold and daring.” Nor. K.: “Yes, he must!” A certain boy on his way to school ate too many green apples. As he took his seat the teacher asked him to name the present season. The boy arose in spite of the pain in his stomach. “I’m sure it’s not the apple season,” he said timidly. “How do you know that?” inquired the instructor. Without a second’s hesitation e boy replied, I have inside information.” Eugene Nord: “How did ja sleep last night. Harold?” Harold Engebretson: With my eyes • closed, youngster, with my eyes closed!” Florie was out the other evening and her father answered the phone. “Florie is not at home,” he informed the party on the wire. “Can I take any message?” “Well,” said a young male voice ner- vously, “Why-er-yes. Just say—er-er— “Toodle-oo-sweety-eetums — from Her- man.” 90 Izzy: “Gee, Herb, that candy in the window makes my mouth water.” Herbert Bonnes: Well, here’s a blot- ter.” Miss Sutherland: Someone in this class is making a fool of herself. Now when che is done. I’ll begin.” ARE YOU HENGLISH? What was that?” An owl.” Yes, I know. But what was ’owling?” Bob Stevenson says: If time is money, As som3 declare, Behold in me A millionaire!” It is said that books are windows through which the soul looks out. Then reviewers must be the little boys with sling-shots. Bill Haugen: “What gave you such tremendous strength?” Ken. Cameron: I trained all summer by working at raising windows on Pull- man cars.” Ellen Strom: “Well. I finally got into the movies.” Shirley S.: “You did. How? Ellen Strom: “Oh, I paid the usual 25 cents.” Vernon Jenson: Gee, I’d like to have three more days’ vacation.” Russ Solheim: Ah. three more days of grace?” Vernon: “Naw, three days more of Margaret!” Miss Hanson: The Boys’ Quartette will now sing Together.” Voice from audience: And about time, too!” NOISY. Bob Holt had a serious complaint to make to his landlord, Mr. Walby. It’s those people in the flat above me!” he stormed. They won’t give me a minute’s peace. This morning at one o’clock they were jumping up and down and banging on the floor as hard as they could. I tell you sir, I won’t put up with such behavior! It’s an out- rage ! ” The landlord looked sympathetic. They woke you up, I presume?” he inquired. The victim shook his head. No, I hadn’t gone to bed.” Ah. I see! You were working late?” “Yes, I was practicing on my saxo- phone.” Fern Cullen: “Do you mean you forgot you were to meet me here at six?” Lynos Simpson: Well, ever since I put grease on my hair everything slips my mind.” Ardis D.: My father was a Pole.” Doris O.: How interesting! North or South?” Don’t worry if your job is small And your rewards are few: Remember that the mighty oak Was once a nut like you. Frederick Jones: “You don’t even know what the Marseillaise is.” Bud Lovett: “Oh. but I do! It’s the theme song of the French Revolution.” Warden: “Hey, young man, what’s the idea of shooting with last year’s license?” Chuck Evenson: “I’m only shooting at the birds I missed last year.” Bill Day: “Some day I’m going to speak my mind, and when I do— Robert Clapp: “Yeah, the silence will • be maddening.” “Floyd Lind is so absent minded! The other evening he knew he wanted to do something, but was unable to remem- ber what it was, so he sat up till about three o’clock in the morning trying to think what it was.” “Is that so! Did he find out?” Yes, he remembered he wanted to go to bed early!” 4.92 f© TRUE BLUE 1930 Joyce M.: “Is oxygen what oxen breathe all day?” Miss Wegel: “Of course.” Joyce: “And is nitrogen what every- one breathes at night?” Irene H.: (sarcastically) “I guess may- be you prefer the other type of woman who doesn't talk so much.” James Coyle: (bored) “What other type?” Butch: ‘I’d sure hate to be old and bent.” Duke: “Well, it’s no worse than to be young and broke!” Dorothy Lee: “Does your dog chase cows?” Dibbo: “No, he’s a bull-dog.” Miss Matthews: “What’s Wisconsin do- ing for conservation?” “Doc” Newton, Jr.: “Oh, they have tree hatcheries!” Mr. Weatherhead: “Chester, do you know what bondage is?” Chester Young: “Bondage. Mr. Weath- erhead. is what I wran around my fing- er when I cut it.” Irene Bunker: “This dog of mine is worth two thousand dollars.” Gayle W.: “Oh, how could a little dog save up so much money?” Ikes: “How are you getting along with your driving lessons?” Dorothy: “Marvellously, today I learned how to air the car.” Nor K.: Hey, Beans, there's a- fly in your ice cream!” Beans Y.: “A fly? It must be goin’ in for winter sports, then.” Miss Hoover: Thomas, use the word sinew in a sentence. Thomas Kees: Who’s that man I si new with?” Miss Matthews: “What is Francis Scott Key’s greatest distinction?” Ruth Olson: “He knew all four verses of The Star Spangled Banner.” Miss Maedke: “Why did you spell “newmatic?’’ Smitty Hentone: “The “k on my type- writer isn’t working.’’ Jane Young: “Did you pass your exam?” Helen O’Donnell: “Well, you see. it was like this....” Jane: “Neither did I. Shake!” She was two hours late in meeting him. “You should carry a watch.” Bud said. “I always break them.” Lucy explained. Well, you might at least carry a cal- endar!” Kenny K.: “How does Ed like to study?” Bill L.: “He likes to do nothing better.” Ikes: My goodness these problems are wild! Mr. Bargen: Well, then it’s up to you to tame them. Mr. Weatherhead: People aren’t born insane or feeble-minded. Heggs: Mr. Cooke said you were born insane. Miss Miller: But if I let you thru what will become of my reputation? Gust Sandeen: But just think what would become of min? if you don’t! Evie had a little lamp. And it was trained, no doubt. Cause every time that Pedro came. The little lamp went out. Helen: He jumped in front of and pointed a gun at my head. He said he would shoot me. Slowly he squeezed the trigger. Oh—the expense was terrible!” Florie: You mean “suspense.” Helen: “No.—expense. I had to pay him the two bits I owed him.” • f 93V TRUE BLUE 1930 Catherine W.: Does your watch tell you the time?” Wendell P.: No. I have to look at it.” Helen Stewart: I went home for the week-end. Flora Mac L: You did? How did you find the family? Helen S.: O, I knew where they lived. Mr. Bargen: You say these experiments are entirely written by your own efforts? Sherwin S.: Yes. sir. I spent two days rinding some one who had worked them. Abie: Papa, vat is science? Abie's Papa: My, how could you be so dumb! Science is does things vat says No Smoking.” Girl (visiting in South): I love the way boys talk down here. Girl friend: Yes, it must be that Mas- on and Dixon line” you hear so much about. WHY GEOGRAPHERS LEAVE HOME. “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Den Russia to the table and I’ll Figi.” All right, Sweden my coffee and Denmark my bill.” If you want to be an angel. And with the angels fly, Just step off the curbstone As the cars go tearing by. Mrs. Staberg: Do you ever play with bad little boys, Ruben? Ruben: “Yes, Mother!” Mrs. Staberg: I’m surprised. Why don't you play with good little boys?” Ruben: Their mother won’t let me!” Take a Scotch tip: Stay at home and let your mind wander. Have you heard about the Scotchman who was building a stone house and telephoned to the Masonic Temple for a couple of Free Masons? Why did you break your engagement with that school teacher?” I din’t show up one night, and she wanted me to bring a written excuse from my mother.” Ken. K.: There are no insane asylums in Arabia. Ernest B.: Why not? Ken: There are Nomad people. Maxine O.: She sang that song in a wonderfully haunting manner. . Betty H.: Do you think so? Maxine: Yes, there was just the ghost of a resemblance to the original air. Doris O.: Why the rope around the finger?” Ardis D.: My mother put it there so I’d remember to mail a letter. Doris: Did you mail it? Ardis: No. She forgot to give it to me. Phil H.: How can I keep my feet from falling asleep, doctor?” Doctor: Don’t let them turn in.” Miss Miller: I’m twenty-one today, but I can’t vote.” Pedro: “Oh. why not?” Miss Miller: “There’s no election on.” George O.: I’m a mind reader. I can tell exactly what a person is thinking.” In that case, said Beck, “I beg your pardon.” My worst sin, Alice Couch said sadly, in vanity. I spend hours a day before the mirror admiring my beauty.” “That’s not vanity, darling,” replied Ruby Rossing, that’s imagination.” Virgil M.: “Where are you going to dump that load of dirt?” Elmer W.: “Oh. I expect we’ll dig a hole somewhere to put it in.” Miss Hanson: I understand that Mr. Erchul is quite poetic. Miss Kidd: Yeh? How come? Miss Hanson: All the stubs in his check book read,” Ode to a guy.” } 94{ TRUE BLUE 1930 ADVERTISERS We wish to extend our hearty thanks for the cooperation which the business men of Hudson have given us in the producing of this annual. 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