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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1931 volume:

LIBRIS •- : -x 1 fthe TRUE BLUE Issued by the Students of HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Hudson, Wisconsin 19 3 1 3 4 Knowledge, Guidance and Advice Youth of the world constantly seeks knowledge, guid- ance and advice. All are bent on achieving success and hap- piness. The knowledge and guidance are expected from parents and teachers, hut for advice we go to the sage who has lived life, and has achieved success and happiness in his journey. Many have given advice in many different lang- uages, but all when interpreted, amount to a few definite principles. Shakespeare, in Hamlet, has given sound advice and has expressed it beautifully. Polenius in his advice to Laertes expresses himself as follows: There—my blessings with you ! And these few precepts in thy memory See thou character. Give thy thoughts no tongue, Nor any unproportion'd thought his act. Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar. The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatched, unfledged comrade. Beware Of entrance to a quarrel: but being in, Bear't that the opposed may beware of thee. Give every man thine ear, hut few thy voice: Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy. But not expressed in fancy: rich, not gaudy: For the apparel oft proclaims the man. Thou canst not then be false to any man. Neither a borrower nor a lender be. For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow, as the night the day. COPYRIGHT 19 3 1 CLYDE R. HUDDLESON Editor-in-Chief IRENE BUNKER HAROLD O’CONNELL Business Managers 6 DEDICATION To the youth of today, in the hope that he will meet and solve his problems, that he will grow in leadership, friendship, sportsmanship, fellow- ship and citizenship, and in the hope that he will eagerly seek after truth and knowledge, we dedicate the True Blue of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty One. 7 8 ORDER of BOOKS Administration Classes Athletics Activities Music Feature U-Rah! Rah! Hudson High! U-Rah! Rah! Hudson High! U-Rah! Rah! Hudson High! TRUE BLUE! 10 ADMINISTRATION Leadership The teachers are our leaders, Capable, kind, and true If we but heed their teachings. We may be leaders, too. 11 HUDSON SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL Erected in 1926, to which an addition was built in 1928 12 BOARD OF EDUCATION CECIL E. DAY President of Board Since 1927 MRS. RUTH B. HUGHES Clerk of Board Since 1921 LOUIS BLEGAN Treasurer of Board Since 1916 HA HOLD W HA THE RH HAD B. A. Carleton College; U. of Chicago U. of Wisconsin History and Dramatics BLANCHE SCHOONOI HR Ph. B.; U. of Wisconsin LI EL AH MILLER B. A. Carleton College Mathematics RUBY KNUDSON B. S.; U. cf Minnesota ERANCES KIDD LaCrosse State Teacher’s College Physical Education L. T. ERCHUL Stout Teacher’s College; Manual Arts and Athletics ETH11L MATTHEWS M. A. U. of Wisconsin Social Science HENRY BARGEN B. A. Carleton College; U. of Minnesota Science DOROTHY ALTON B. A. Ripon Collate English MELLITA KING B. A. Milwaukee Downer U. of Wisconsin Foreign Languages JENNY LEE HAROLD WALBRANDT River Falls Normal; U. of Wisconsin Librarian B. E. Whitewater 15 CATHERYN GUNDERSON Eau Claire State Teacher’s College Departmental English ANNE MURPHY River Falls State Teacher’s College; Columbia University Departmental Geography EDNA PHILLIPS Ph. B. Lawrence College; U. of Wisconsin Mathematics CAROL MURRAY River Falls State Teacher’s College Deoartmental History ELIZABETH PETERSON R. N. School Nurse EVELYN JIIRDEE B. A. St. Olaf English 16 BACK ROW Mrs. M. Moore Murphy....................... River Falls State Teachers’ College Miss Sena Torgerson River Falls State Teachers’ College Miss Elsie Nation........................River Falls State Teachers’ College Miss Helen Rohlfing.........................Mankato State Teachers’ College SECOND ROW Miss Mabel Thorpe River Falls State Teachers’ College Miss Agnes McClurg.......................River Falls State Teachers’ College Miss Edith Hanson........................................St. Olaf College FRONT ROW Miss Irene North...........................Superior State Teachers’ College Miss Beatrice Roe River Falls State Teachers College Miss Frances Kidd.........................l iCrosse State Teachers’ College OTHERS Miss Olive Rolla.................................Superior Teachers’ College Miss Ruth Hamilton...........Northwestern Primary and Kindergarten School Miss Ida Buell...........................River Falls State Teachers’ College 17 Little Chester! Andy Gump! Weve got---- On the Jump! OH! MIN!!! 18 CLASSES Friendship As the class wend their way, Down the great halls of fame. They greet new friends every day. But they keep their old friends just the same 19 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT MAY 22, 1931 Eight o’Clock PROGRAM March .... Invocation - - - - Rev. H. E. Evans Music - President’s Address - - - Clyde Huddleson Music - Class Address ... 1 - - - Rev. L. R. S. Fergerson Music - Selected Presentation of Honor Award - - - Supt. Rock Presentation of Diplomas - - - C. E. Day Benediction - . . Rev. H. E. Evans 20 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Hudson High School Auditorium SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1931 5:00 P. M. ! SIS Processional - Opening Sentences 'l'he Lord’s Prayer - Prayer for all Graduates and all Mankind. Scripture ----- Hymn ----- Scripture Lesson - Hymn - - - - Baccalaureate Address - Music - - - _ . Closing Prayer and Benediction Hymn - Onward Christian Soldiers By All Present Selected Selected Selected Rev. T. M. Lillcy Selected Selected IRENE BUNKER THE MOST REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR Because of the outstanding qualities of leadership which she has displayed, because of her loyalty to the school and the keen sense of responsibility which she has always shown, and because of her fine and versatile interests in the many school activities in which she has taken such a prominent part, together with her superior class work, Irene truly embodies all those ideals that the title “Representative Senior” means to Hudson High School. 22 SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS IRENE BUNKER ISABELLE HURST ROSEMARY KURRASCH GEORGE CORNER The Honor Students are chosen by the faculty. Seniors who have earned forty or more honor points, two of them in extra curricular activities, are known as “Honor Students.” 23 SENIORS Swanson, W illis—“IV ill is” General Course “Christianity is his text; his life the illustration Oratory 1. Axt, Ruth—“Axthandle” Commercial Course “She’s found her man” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; All School Play 3; Sec. Treas. 3; B Glee Club 3; Tennis Champion 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Girls Sextette 3; Basketball 1 2, 3; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3. Armstrong, Willard—“Bill” General Course “He thinks in terms of learning—not of marks ’ Oratory 4; Extemporaneous Debate 4; Band 2; B. Basketball 4; True Blue Times 3, 4; True Blue Staff 4; Community Play Contest 4. Bonnes, Verna—“Bonnes” “Why frown when a smile will take its place” A Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Declamat- ory 3; Basketball 4; Class Stunt 2; G. A. C. 2 3, 4; Class Tlay 4. Young, Chester—‘‘Chetter” General Course “Fling away ambition; By that sin Macbeth fell.” Football 2, 3, 4; B. Basketball 2, 3; Class Baske ball 1, 2, 3, 4. Hurst, Isabelle—“Izsy” General Course “Music is the spice of life” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; String Quartet 2, 3, 4; True Blue Staff 2; Pres. Class 3; B Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Cello Solo 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; A Glee Club 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres, of G. A. C. 4; Treas. Class 4; Sec’y of Student Council 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Class Stunt, 1, 2, 3. 24 SENIORS Harding, Elizabeth General Course “If slowness is a virtue, she has it” Declamatory 3; Music Memory Contest 3; B Glee Club 4; G. A. C .1, 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt I, 2, 3. Evenson, Charles—‘‘Chuck'’ General Course “Give me the wide open spaces and a -,;un” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Oper- etta 4. Stewart, Helen—‘Stcwie” Commercial Course “With eyes that love and a voice that coos” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; All School Play 3; Contralto Solo 3, 4: Class Play 4; True Biue Staff, 3, 4; Basketball 3: Volley Ball 3; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Class Stunt 1, 2; Operetta 1, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. G. A. C. 1; Pres. A. Glee Club 4. 1 Jay, Virginia— nill General Course “Slow but sure ’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Class Play 4. Cameron, Kenneth—“Kcnny” “Crack that one again” General Course Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class Stunt 2, 3; Class Basketball 3, 4; Class Play 4. Dyer, Hazel General Course “Oh! If I only had words enough to express myself” B Glee Club 3, 4; True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 4; Declamation 1; Volleyball 4. 25 Waxon, Leonard—■ IVaxon General Course “Use your imagination” S varstad, Fay t he—‘'Svartz” Commercial Course “Those stumble who don’t go cautiously” Basketball 1, 2. 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; A Glee Club 4; Class Stunt 1, 2; Sec. Treas. 2; Student Council 2; All School Play 4; Music Contest 4; Honest Scrap Typist 4; Class Play 4 . SENIORS Huddleson, Clyde—“Pedro” General Course “Fearless minds climb highest” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4- Student Council 2, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1; Operetta 1, 4; All School Play 3; Editor of True Blue Staff 4; Oratory 3; Drum Major 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3; Class Pres. 2, 4; Debate 4; Glee Club 1; Music Contest 4; Class Play 4. Williamson, Margaret—“Marg” Commercial Course “Pm happy—Can’t you see it in my eyes, and on my rosy cheeks?” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Vollevball 1, 2, 3, 4. Franklin, Harry—“Franklin” General Course “Watch him slide” Football 3, 4; Junior High Football 1; Class Basketball 3, 4. Peterson, Lettie—“Pete” Commercial Course “Reproof is on her lips but a smile in her eye” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; B Glee Club 4; Declamation 2; Class Stunt 1, 2. 26 SENIORS Bunker, Irene—“Bunk General Course “She’s interested and interesting” G. A. C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4; Cla.� s Stunt 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; All School Play 3; Operetta 4; True Blue 3, 4; True Blue Times 4; B Glee Club 1; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Junior Life Saving 3; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Class Play 4. K ti rrasch, Rosemary—‘' Rosie” General Course “If only she could play well enough to mention it in the True Blue” Band 4; Boys Glee Club Accompanist 3, 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3; Class President 1; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; A Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; O.-- tette 4; Operetta 1, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 4; String Quartette 2, 3, 4; Piano solo 1, 3. Severson, Shirley—“Sever” General Course “Children love her—but are they the onlv ones?’ B Glee Club 3, 4; Extemporaneous Debate 4; De- clamatory 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; True Blue Times 4; True Blue Stair 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 4; Class Play 4. Strom, Ellen—“Clara Bow” Commercial Course “A Red—but what a worker” A Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Librarian Glee Club 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ac- tivity Manager 4; Treas. G. A. C. 4; Music con- test 2, 3, 4. Skomsvold, Jens—“Jetts” Commercial Course “Hard work is the secret of my success, and punctuality my ideal” B Basketball 2, 3; Extemporaneous Debate 4; Junior High Basketball 1. Mullen, Jack—“Mullen General Course “A good student, a capable athlete, but a strug- gling lover” Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Vice Pres. Class 3; All School Pres. 4. ivs: 27 SENIORS Anderson, Leonard—“Cab” General Course “A good jew, but a better Swede” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 4; Band 1; Tenor Solo 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Oratory 3, 4; E. Debate 4; Operetta 1, 4; Football 3, 4; B Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior High B. B. 1; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All School Play 3; Class Play 4. Lein, Eleanor—“Lena” Commercial Course “Let not progress depreciate love” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Capt. B. B. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; Student Coun- cil 3, 4; Vice Pres. G. A. C. 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3; True Blue Times Typist 4. Krueger, Frank—“Kruger” General Course “Love does not satisfy” Junior High Football 1; Football 4; B Basketball 3; A Basketball 4; Class Basketball 1, 3; Class Stunt 3. Couch, Alice “It is a wise person who knows his own business; and he is much wiser when he attends to it” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. I .arson, Philip—“Pcda” General Course “Show me something that I can’t fix” Basketball 3, 4. Redman, Margaret—“Marg” General Course “I can promise to be candid, but not always partial” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Class Sec’y Treas. 1; Class Sec. 4; Student Council 1, 4; Music Contest 2; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3; Class Play 4. 28 SENIORS Nielson, Marjorie—“Marj.” Commercial Course “She was not to be the admiration of all, but the happiness of one” Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; True Blue Typist 4; Basketball 4; Class Stunt 2. Yoerg, Albert—“Beans” General Course “An excellent clown if he were a bit nimbler” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Basketball 2, 3; Hi Y 2, 3, 4: Sec’y Hi Y 4; Student Council 4; All School Play 3; Operetta 4; School police 3; Class stunt 3; Class Basketball 2, 4; Class Play 4. Karras, Nellie—'‘Nell” Commercial Course “True worth is often indicated by silence” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Piano Solo 2; Class Stunt 2; Honest Scrap Typist 4. Sweet, Shirley—“Sweetie” Commercial Course “Always going, always gay, all the week and ail the day ’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; True Blue Staff 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; B Glee Club 3. Corner, George—“Georgie” General Course “You haven’t heard anything yet” Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 4; All School Play 3; B Basketball 3; Hi Y 4; Class Basketball 4; Or- atory 4; Class Play 4. Ziehl, Irene General Course “She excelled in good. It must have been her password” 29 SENIORS O’Connell, Harold—“Tec Hee” General Course “Don’t you believe it?” Class Basketball 1, 2; Class Stunt 1, 2; Football 3: True Blue Staff 4; All School Play 3, 4; Hi Y 4. Woodington, Gayle Commercial Course “Aber!—but she’s a jolly good fellow” G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 4; A Glee Club 1, 2, 4; M.xed Chorus 4; B Glee Club 4: Class Stunt 1, 2; True Blue Times Typist 4; Honest Scrap Typist 4: Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Piano Solo 3; Basketball 2. I lennington, Russell—“Smitty” General Course “Short and Snappy” Band 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; B Basketball 4; Or- chestra 3, 4; Class Stunt 1, 2, 3; Class Basket- ball 1, 2 ,3, 4; Operetta 4. Young, Jane—“Squirt” Commercial Course “I m quiet—but don’t try to step on me” Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. Hellweg, Phillip—“Phil General Course “Tall, dark, and handsome is the “little” grocery boy” Oratory 3; Football 2, 4; B Basketball 3’ Glee Club 4; Sec. Treas. Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Basketball 2, 3; Class Stunts 2, 3. O'Donnell, Helen General Course “Green is the Irish Color, but this one’s is true blue” G. A. C. 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. 30 SENIOR CLASS PLAY “THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING” A FARCE IN THREE ACTS BY JOHN EMERSON AND ANITA LOOS Cast of Characters Henry Simmons, a manufacturer Harriet Simmons, his wife...... Ethel Simmons, the daughter ........... Chester Binney, Simmons’ partner Letty Lythe, a motion picture star.. Donald Swift, a motion picture director. Roger Shields, a young Chicago blood Lila Wilson, friend of Ethel........... Sally Otis, friend of Ethel............ Annie, a maid................... Sadie Bloom............................. Taxi-Driver............................. Synopsis of Scenes Act I—Eleven in the morning. Act II—Morning one week later Act III—Nine o’clock the same nite. Entire action of play takes place in Simmons’ livingroom. Synopsis of Story Mr. Simmons, senior partner in a paint business, has a marriageable daughter I’or business reasons, he wants her to marry the junior partner, Mr. Binney. But the junior partner is the kind of bachelor no woman likes. “He is sucha blank as the daughter puts it—that every time he comes in, it seems someone has gone out. i he senior partner has the idea that every woman would like to get that man whom every other wants. Hence he conceives the idea of inventing a few love affairs for his partner. But with whom? He selects at random from the book shop some photographs of beautiful women, which afterward unfortunatelv prove to be those of Queen of Rumania, Mona List, and a moving picture star. But the star is decided upon as the junior partner’s latest flame, and at the proper time the story is allowed to leak out. Soon “The Whole Town’s Talking.” All the girls, old and young, fall in love with him, and especially the daughter. But in the midst of his glory, the picture star, on a personal tour, with one of her pictures, suddenly appears in town, accompanied by her husband, who happens to he a prize fighter. From this point onward there is a series of complications which work up to a climax of whirlwind hilarity. ...........Albert Yoerg Virginia Day Irene Bunker Leonard Anderson .............Helen Stuart Kenneth Cameron Clyde Huddleson Eaythe Svarstad ..........Isabelle Hurst Shirley Severson ...........Verna Bonnes .........(ieorge Corner 31 SENIOR SNAPS OUT aANCv Our -r'tfu yrjr 32 SENIOR SNAPS Cas' cc V rt.««h C� Ls WuSHini -+ iU 33 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY President.................Clyde Huddleson Vice President...........Jack Mullen Treasurer.................Isabelle Hurst Secretary............Margaret Redman Class Advisor................Miss Lee When we, the Senior Class of 1931 entered Hudson High School as green “Freshies,” we had an enrollment of about seventy-two. Now we have a class of less than fifty members, but nevertheless, there is “pep” behind everyone of them. We lived through the Freshman year amid taunts, but gained a name with our “Family Album,” put on as a class stunt receiving first prize. On entering the Sophomore year we had thrown away the name of being “green and were taken into consideration a little more. We shone very brilliantly in athletics. In looking back to those days we would find such fellows as Clyde Huddleson, Rueben Stayberg, Kenneth Cameron and Chester Young representing us prominently. During this year the girls representing us in basketball received the class championship. In our Junior year we gained a little higher position. During this year a very successful Prom was put on; one that will go down in history. At this Prom we had the pleasure of entertaining Miss Ryan as our guest of honor. Again we shone in Athletics with more fellows out to represent us. As Seniors we still find the same fellows prominent in athletics. Also on our Staff we find—Clyde Huddleson, Editor; Irene Bunker and Harold O’Connell. Business managers; Hazel Dyer and Willard Armstrong. Literary editors; Jack Mullen, Art editor; Helen Stewart, Feature editor; and Shirley Severson, Athletic editor. They are doing successful work and are trying to publish a fine annual. We have on the “Times”—Irene Bunker, Editor; Shirley Severson and Willard Armstrong, Reporters. We have put on a successful Senior-Alumni party. Oh yes, we have some faults but altogether we are a pretty fine class. Now, as we leave Hudson High we hope we have left some good influence for our friends we leave behind. We take great pleasure in thanking Miss Lee, who has served as our advisor for two years, for the great assistance she has given us in putting on our Prom in the Junior year, the Senior-Alumni party in our Senior year, and through all the trying difficulties we have had. We attribute a good deal of our success to her diligence and interest in our affairs. 34 JUNIORS President..............Howard Askov Vice President........George Newton Secretary..........Elizabeth Johnson Treasurer.............Herman Jensch Class Advisor............Mr. Barren I he Junior Class of 1930-1931 is playing an outstanding part in the history of Hudson High. For two years we have sent three of our members to the contest at River Falls in solo events. They are Miriam Petersen, who has taken first place in the violin solo for Hudson twice, Catherine Windahl, who took a place in the soprano solo last year, and Herbert Lovett, who for two years has taken first place in the saxophone solo. Among our boys, George Newton and Herman Jensch have received letters for football. George Clapp and Herman Jensch have received letters for basket- ball and both are playing on the “A” team this year, Herman being captain. An- other member, Virgil Becker, has acted as cheer leader for two years. Many of our girls belong to the G. A. C. and we are represented by a large delegation in the orchestra, and Glee Clubs. We are giving our best to Hudson High and we hope to graduate next year as one of the best classes in the history of the school. Ltd rtmm I SOPHOMORES President.................. Robert Clapp Vice President...........Robert Stevenson Secretary.............................Don Cameron Treasurer...........................Wayne Johnson Advisor.........................Miss Kidd 'I wo years ago we timidly entered the realms of “greenness” for a brief—very brief—sojourn. We soon proved to the world at large that we could hold our own with the rest, and were just as anxious as anyone to bring glory to our school. This past year we have kept right on where we left off. Our class has been well represented in all of the musical organizations of which our school can boast. The majority of the girls belong to the G. A. C., and many of the boys are mem - bers of the Hi-Y. Above all, remember that our boys won the inter-class basketball tournament, and even defeated the Faculty team! How could anyone forget that game if they tried ? Next year we join the ranks of the upper classmen. Just watch us keep right on rooting for H. H. S. as long as there is a spark of life left in us. 36 FRESHMEN President..............Edmund Michaelson Vice President....................Eleanor Melton Secretary.......................Catherine Naj?el Treasurer..........................Winford Holt Advisor...............................Miss Miller The “Freshies” haw conquered their greenishness and are on their way to success. This fall when the class entered high school most of the members were extremely ‘‘cocky” and “green”, hut so were our sedate and dignified seniors when they were “Freshies”. The Freshman class participates in many high school activities. Many of its members belong to the orchestra and band. Three of the girls are in the “A’ Glee Club and two in the Mixed Chorus. Several of the boys are in the boys Glee Club and many Freshmen were chosen to take part in the operetta. rl he class won first place in the budget ticket contest last fall and several of the girls are members of the G .A. C. From this list of activities you can readily see that the class is not backward. If the Freshman class of 1930-1931 continues to accomplish as rapidly as it has in its first year, under the supervision of Miss Miller, it will be one of the greatest classes Hudson High School has ever produced. 37 JUNIOR HIGH 7th and 8th Grades The Junior High, the seventh and eighth grades, have been participating and supporting many of the High School activities this year. They are admitted to our parties and games; invited to all the assemblies: and support the annual, the paper and other activities. They are allowed to take part in these outside events so they will be able to take an active part in them when they enter I ligh School. As Seniors we expect you people to fill our p!aces and continue to carry 11. H. S. on to victory in athletics, forensics and music. With that expectation in mind, we have been observing your every performance. The diversified and commendable program that you Junior High members have participated in and presented on Tuesday, March 17, has crystalized our expectations. In the promotion of High School athletics, when you fellows will he in H. 11. S., we have no cause for worry. The Junior High B. B. team has finished a sea- son meritorious of much commendation to every fellow on the team and to your coach, Mr. Walbrandt. Now, future H. H. S. representatives, we have left you a priceless heritage in the form of traditional superiority in scholarship, athletics, music and forensics. Obviously, upon your shoulders rests this solemn responsibility of filling our places. Toward that end we Seniors wish you God Speed and good luck. 38 ATHLETICS Sportsmanship In football, basketball, and all the other sporrs We see vanquished of all sorts; Some are game and take it all right, Others get ‘mad' and are ready to fight 39 Back row: G. Comer, A. Yoerg, C. Burkholder, G. Emerson, D. Coveil, Coach Erchul, V. Lystad, F. Michelson, E. Anderson, L. Simpson, R. Sandeen. Middle row: C. Young, T. Sodal, R. Hennington, R. Stevenson, D. Cameron, E. Beaudry, J. Sawyer, C. King, H, Lovett, G. Olson. Front row: M. Williamson, G. Newton, G. Clapp, J. Mullen, H. Hawkins, K. Cameron, C. Huddleson, M. Flattum. FOOTBALL THE 1930 SEASON One of the strongest teams that Hudson has produced for almost ten years turned out this season. Although her schedule was not as heavy as it might have been she was embarrassed in several instances and in spite of all the raw militia it proved to Ire a typical season. 50-50. She did, however, start with a hang. Like the opening game last year she trimmed Cretin in a snappy little manner to the tune of 8-0. Typical of Hudson, she worked hard the first quarter and safety to her good seemed to inspire her but in the last half Cretin made repeated first downs by “fakes” and scrimmages. Stev- enson, with his team mates help, was successful in carrying the hall across for a touchdown. Beaudry was the tackier while Huddleson advanced the hall through punts. The long desired triumph for eighteen years came in the game with River Falls, there when we played on a rather wet field but with plenty of rooters and much rivalry at heart. We were able to secure two touchdowns through the aid of “Smitts” who’s hard hitting and sliding under the players for repeated gains will he missed next year and by Stevenson who made the try at goal. In the last half Hudson was full of new plays. She faked passes and shoe strings to much ad- vantage but was a bit stiff in the line-up. It was thr.ough the line that River Falls shot through. Hudson almost had the hall over the line a third time hut the whistle frustrated the attempt. 40 FOOTBALL Continued Writeup on Games and Men But the devil appeared on the scene when Ellsworth came up here to play a Home Coming game with us and in spite of the bonfire of the night before and the last two victories Hudson bowed to her opponents 6-0. Very little football was played the first half and few passes were thrown, all of which was probably due to the warm day. Vigorously the teams came hack the last half. Ellsworth’s half-back, Schwalen, and our left end, lluddleson, showed skill in punting. Ells- worth received the ball in the third quarter on her thirty-five yard line and by con- sistent gains put the hall over the line for six points. Mullen served as captain for our team and as center he played a great season and aided each man to the best of his ability. A varied type of football was staged with Amery and the teams played against a fierce north wind. Amery started the game strong. She made four repeated first downs which resulted in a touchdown in the first quarter. We buck- led down, however, and in the next quarter we, or rather lluddleson, caught a shoestring on the 30 yard line and ran the length of the field for a neat goal. Through his runs and punts, l luddleson has been a valuable asset to the team and his leaving it will lie felt. Aerial work was a special feature in this game for Cam- eron, too, our left tackier, as he caught a beautiful pass from over his head and ran 50 yards for another six points for the Blue and White. Hurrah for you. Cameron! We wish you’d come back to the team. Amery found a large hole in the third quarter and ker-plunk! she slid ten yards to tie the score 12-12. If only Steve had had two more seconds he would have given the Blue another touchdown. J. Mullen, G. Corner, C. Huddleson, K. Cameron, R. Hennington ____________________________________________________________ J 41 FOOTBALL Continued Writeup on Games and Men Stevenson played an excellent game at fullback in this game. He was a man of power and full of snappy runs that spilled more than one opjxment. But—the best ending for this game writeup is to say, tha.t for Amery, it was a good thing the whistle blew. took a hard-earned 6-0 score. We seemed almost unable to dent their line-up anil Somerset certainly proved powerful on her part. She got a forward pass in the second quarter and put it over for a goal. It surely seemed to he an unlucky day on Hudsons part for she fumbled considerably. Steve again showed his skill for driving at his opjxments as he sent Somerset’s Captain under blue mud. Both teams resorted to passes in the last half and penalties abounded but Hudson show- ed the most skill as a whole. The last game of the season was against Colfax here and we tied them 7-7. The local squad outweighed the visitors but it was a very even game otherwise. In the first quarter only one i ass was completed, that being by Colfax. Hudson was penalized five yards for offside. In the second quarter first downs were fre- quent through scrimmaging and it was during this quarter Colfax made her touch- down and extra point by line plunges. It was rather easily done as they had choice of giving Hudson five yards penalty for offside or call it a first down for their side on the three yard line. Only one pass was thrown the second quarter, but Hudson failed to complete it. In the third quarter Hudson worked her wav down to the fourteen yard line where she lost the ball on downs. It was soon recovered, however, when a pass was thrown to Cameron who in turn ran for a touchdown. An extra point was made by a line plunge. Colfax’s line seemed to be much weak- t Somerset Hudson got a big surprise from the Frenchmen there when they FOOTBALL LETTERMEN AND YEARS OF SERVICE Curtis Burkholder Eugene Beaudry Donald Cameron Russell Hennington Frank Krueger Jack Mullen George Newton Harold O’Connell Kenneth Cameron George Corner George Clapp Rueben Staberg Truman Soda! John Sawyer Cordon Emerson Harry Franklin Philip Hellweg Robert Stevenson Malcolm William-on Clyde Huddleson Hugh Hawkins Albert Yoerg Chester Young 42 FOOTBALL Continued Writeup on Games and Men er towards the end of this quarter as Hudson made three repeated first downs only to he checked near the 20 yard line. In the last quarter it seemed as if Hudson might make another 6 points. Stevenson had caught a long pass of about 35 yards and by scrimmaging they got down to the goal line and fumbled the ball. Colfax landed on it. thus making a touchdown. And so ended the 1930 season. But can you imagine a more perfect line-up or a more perfect spirit than the Blue and W hite showed? Some of the men who helped make a perfect year bur who will not be in the making next year have been mentioned but “Beans” Yoerg, “Cab Anderson, “Chetter” Young, George Corner, and Truman Sodal have also finished their career. These boys were great! and we hope they’ll always be as successful as they were on the football field. Coach Erchtil surely knows how to pick men and he deserves a big pat on the back for turning out a team like this 1930 one and his willingness to give his best to the team has won admirers by the dozens. And, coming back to the team, we say that perseverance and speed were very outstanding with the squad and we can say, with emphasis that the whole school was behind it! T. Sodal, C. Young, Coach Erchul, L. Anderson, A. Yoerg 43 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL The Junior High team could surely play football—real football—this year. Most of its players were Freshmen but several were grade boys. The coaching was done by Harold R. Walbrandt who just came to Hudson this year. He proved himself a very capable coach and deserves much credit. The team ojiened its season with a game played against River Falls and Hud- son came out on top with a score of 26-0 on their own ground. Later they played River Falls here in a very close game ending in a tie. This time River Falls had bigger men on her team in hopes of defeating us but instead we defeated her hopes. Next the Junior High played Roberts at a preliminary game here and defeated them 7-0. At the second game with Roberts, a short snappy game on their field, we again defeated them with a score of 6-0. The Hudson Juniors ended their season by playing River Falls here. It was a tough game, in fact, the hardest they had to play. An outstanding thing this season was that no team crossed Hudson’s goal line in a real game. In several scrimmages, one with the St. Patrick’s school and the other with Scout Troop No. II, the Junior High goal line was crossed, however. 'l'he whole team put in a good season, always playing their best. The squad consists of W allace Lystad, Austin Hanson, Dean Lyksett, Hoakan Overbye (ends) ; Francis Coulter, Clark Michaelson (guards) ; Frank Richie, Meynard Johnson, (tackles) ; Charles Lyksett (center) ; Wayne Johnson (right half-back) ; Willis Rogers (left half-back); Henry Schullo (quarter-back); Wyman Cramer, Bernard Montbriand and Ole Kidd (full-backs). lop: Coach Walbrandt. Middle row: E. Michaelson, W. Johnson, Rogers, G. Johnston, A. Novak, O. Kidd, W. Cramer, A. Hansen, R. Quarnes. Front row: F. Coulter, D. Lyksett, F. Richie, H. Overbye, W. Lystad, M. Johnson, C. Lyksett, H. Schullo. 44 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE High School Team Sat. Sept. 27 Cretin—here—Won 8-0. Fri. Oct. 3 River Falls—there—Won 13-0. Fri. Oct. 10 Ellsworth—here—Lost 0-6. Sat. Oct. 11 Amery—here—-Tie 12-12. Sat. Oct. 25 Somerset—there—Lost 0-6. Sat. Nov. 1 Colfax—here—Tie 7-7. River Falls there Won...................... 26-0 Roberts here Won......................... 7-0 Roberts there Won ................. —......—6-0 River Falls here Tie......................... 0-0 Junior High Team BASKETBALL A Writeup on Games and Men Hudson has just ended a very successful basketball season. She won 7 out of 11 games played and 5 out of 8 conference games. She made 247 points to her opponents 211. The first game of the season was played at Baldwin. It was not surprising that we lost the game 16-13 since Baldwin had been practicing since September while we had just started. One of the outstanding features of this game was Hudson’s quick and accurate passing. Her weakness was the failure to get bas- kets on free throws. On Jan. 23 River Falls came up here to be defeated by the score of 32-18. The team broke through the River Falls defensive consistently. Cameron, Doc, Steve and Lystad who went in, in the second half did excellent work. Colfax came to Hudson the next week and defeated us. Possibly our two suc- cessive victories made us over-confident. The regulars started and the playing was fast and rough. Many baskets were missed on both sides and the final score was 19-22. In the first half Rube was high point man while in the second, Bob Clapp held the honors. Hudson played her second game at Ellsworth. The game from the begin- ning was in favor of Hudson and it ended with a score of 31-11 in our favor. On Jan. 15 our boys journeyed to Prescott for the first conference game. The final score, 19-18 in their favor does not tell the story of the game for our boys showed their power and what they could do with only a short period of training. For the first time since 1926 Hudson played New’ Richmond. Before a huge crowd with our band to pep up the team we defeated them to the tune of 24-22. Jensch was high point man in this game. Back row: V. Lystad, G. Corner, P. Larson, M. Williamson, K. Cameron, A. Engebret- son, Coach Erchul. Front row: G. Newton, G. Clapp, R. Stevenson, H. Jensch (Capt.), R. Staberg, R. Clapp, R. Sandeen. 46 BASKETBALL A Continued Writeup on Games and Men On Feb. 6 when River Falls came to Hudson our boys regained their style and played superior basketball. Especially did Hudson’s offensive drive click well. Rube and Steve should be congratulated for the grit and sportsmanship they show- ed in this game. As usual. Menomonie defeated us, down there the next week. Even though Hudson lost they showed plenty of fight, a quality which this year's team had plenty of. I he score was 28-18. Steve was high point man, making 12 of our 18 points. In a hard fought battle the hoys won a 19-11 victory over New Richmond. At the end of the first quarter the score stood 7-6 in New Richmond’s favor hut in the last quarter Hudson outplayed her Irish enemies, due largely to the splendid work of Bob Clapp. The large delegation of several hundred rooters went wild as the team ran away with the yellow and black. On Feb. 27 by defeating Colfax Hudson took second place in the district. It was a hard fought game the score at the end being 18-17. Rube was high point man. By defeating Prescott on our own floor Hudson closed the most successful season it has had in many years. It was a fast game and both teams fought fran- tically. The final score was 24-23. Steve was high point man while George Clapp was second. George has played a consistently good game all season and has shown fine sportsmanship. This season is Rube’s last in high school basketball. He has been a great as- set to the team throughout his High school career and will he greatly missed as will also Mullen and Larson. The team under Jensch’s able captaincy has shown splendid sportsmanship and should go far in the tournament. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN AND YEARS OF SERVICE George Clap]) Robert Clapp Alt’ Engebretson Robert Sandeen Frank Krueger- Jack Mullen Rueben Staberg Herman Jensch Philip Larson Vernon Lystad 47 BASKETBALL “B” Writeup on Games and Men The B team is a very important factor in High School Athletics. Not only does it give an opportunity for more fellows to get the valuable training but it trains them to fill the places on the A team that are left vacant hv graduation. This year they have played several of the preliminaries at home games and also outside games. Mr. Rock coaches them and should he congratulated on his success at turn- ing out a winning team. 'Phe members were: George Olson, Leonard Anderson, Roy Johnson, Gor- don Dedrick, Curtis Burkholder, Wayne Johnson, Don Cameron, James Wake- field, Tom Kees, Jack O’Connell, George Johnston, Herbert Lovett, Willard Arm- strong, Bud Peterson, Virgil Becker, Elmore Anderson, Robert Holt. They played their first game at Baldwin. In the first half Hudson led by only a one point margin hut they came hack strong and defeated them 13-6. In the next game they were defeated by Prescott by the score of 12-7. On Jan. 30 our B team defeated the B team of Colfax 25-4 on our own floor. Nothing much was done in the first half but in the second the team made the field goals while they were held scoreless. “Cab Anderson came to the top in this game and did some distinctive playing which helped very much. Menomonie, however, defeated them hut they came back at New Richmond on Feb. 20. They won a fast game to the tune of 21-11. In the Colfax game the next week Hudson lost the preliminary by 8-5. Wake- field proved his worth in this game and tossed in five field goals. Burkholder also did some fine playing in this game. The game played with Prescott here on March 6 was a good game from the first whistle to the end. Roy Johnson seemed to he everywhere on the floor in this game and brought Hudson out of many tight places. Back row: L. Anderson, D. Coveil, H. Lovett, J. O’Connell, G. Johnston, W. Armstrong, R. Johnson. Front row: G. Dedrick, V. Becker, W. Johnson, D. Cameron, C. Burkholder. H. Robinson, G. Olson TOURNAMENT The Hudson High school basket- ball team has again showed its super- ior type of playing and his taken first place at the tournament. Never be- fore has any Hudson team finished a season in such a spectacular way. The preliminary tournament held at Hudson proved thrilling enough but when the hoys got to River Falls they found not only the entire student body but most of the town behind them. In the pre- liminaries Hudson defeated Riv- er Falls 27-9 and on the next night crushed Roberts by the score 34-14 to take first place in the tournament. The next week, however, was the time when the real test of the team was to come. First we met Spring Valley who had won first place in her sub-tournament. The game was fast but the boys showed tli ir good training by defeat- ing them 22-19. Then, on Thursday evening we clashed with Ro- berts. Although we had defeated them before we had no reason to be over- confident. The game was hard and fast but our boys downed them 19-13. On Friday evening, March 20, Hudson cashed with her old rival, New Richmond, for first place and de- feated them 19-13. Hudson showed her fine sportsmanship and level heads in this game and amid the cheering of several hundred loyal followers played a steady determined game. Captain Jensch led his team through the fight- ing Irish to one of the greatest victor- ies Hudson has ever seen. Steve was high point man not only in this game but in all of Hudson’s tourna- ment games. George and Bob Clapp showed how they could keep their heads in one of the fastest games we have ever seen. Coach Erchul must be highly congratulated for the excellent work he has done and for the fine showing his team has made during the season. In reading off the All-tourn- ament Basketball teams the River Falls principal paused and said, “And now the man everyone talked of—Herman Jensch, All-Tournament Cen- ter. Bob Stevenson then car- ried off the honor of All-Tour- nament Forward and Rueben Staberg was Forward on the second All-Tourn- ament team. Stayberg, playing his last game for Hudson showed fighting spirit which is not often seen. He played a consistent game throughout and finished his High School basket- ball career in a manner which makes us all proud of him. The 1931 Champion Trophy Won By Hudson High School 49 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL I he Junior High team has had 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 and we expect to see some good material out for High School basketball next year. J. Zahler, D. Burkholder, H. Johnson, H. Schullo. E. Michaelson. P. Strom, E. Hartnet, Ooach Walbrandt 50 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES A” TEAM Nov. 21 Baldwin there Lost 13-16 Dec. 4 Ellsworth there Won 31-11 Dec. 12 Ellsworth here Won 31-19 Dec. 18 Menomonie here Lost 22-23 Jan. 9 Prescott there Ix st 18-19 Jan. 16 New Richmond here Won 24-22 Jan. 22 River Falls there Won 32-18 Jan. 30 Colfax here Lost 19-22 Feb. 6 River Falls here Won 31-24 Feb. 13 Menomonie there List 18-28 Feb. 20 New Richmond there Won 19-11 Feb. 27 Colfax there Won 18-17 March 4 Prescott here Won 24-23 “B” TEAM Baldwin there Won Menomonie here Lost Prescott Lost New Richmond here Won Colfax here Won Menomonie there Lost New Richmond there Won Colfax there Lost Prescott here Won : JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE I At River Falls................................. Won Training School At Hudson ......................-—............... Won River Falls At Hudson..........................................Lost River Falls At Roberts ....-...-......—..............-....—...... Lost Roberts At Hudson ..................................... Lost Roberts ■i At Hudson ....................................... Won River Falls | 51 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT For the second time in our High School career we have captured the champion- ship. When we were Sophomores we won the Championship for the first time, being led by Eleanor Lein our captain that time also. Since then we have lost two of our players and added two others to our team. l-ast year we tied the Seniors for first place, but when the field goals were counted up it was found the Seniors had one more field goal than we had. This year the Juniors offered us the keenest competition, even outplaying us in the last quarter of the Championship game. If we hadn't piled up the score in the first part of the game this meet might have been disasterous to us. For the last three years Miss Kidd has been our coach and we wish to thank her for her afforts. CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR TEAM Back row: Shirley Severson, Shirley Sweet, Miss Kidd, Virginia Day, Ellen Strom. Front row: Irene Bunker, Lettie Peterson, Eleanor Lein, (Capt.), Faythe Svarstad, Isabelle Hurst ACTIVITIES Citizenship We’re learning to be citizens. Of grand old U. S. A., By our Student Council, And our True Blue gay. 53 THE STUDENT COUNCIL President.............Jack Mullen Vice President.......George Newton Secretary..........Isabelle Hurst The Student Council, which was organized in 1919, is a body consisting of class officers and their faculty advisors, athletic coach and captains, and officers of the various organizations of the school. The purpose of this body is to settle any problems brought up before the Council involving matters concerning the students. The following problems have been settled—to have regular assembly programs on Tuesdays and Fridays, throughout the whole school year, to have a High School Annual, and to permit outside guests to our parties if approved of by an appointed committee. 1 liese have been the most vital problems, and each member has ex- pressed his opinion on carrying these problems as the different classes and organ- izations they represent would wish it to be. First row: L. Melton, R. Kurrasch, E. Lein, J. Mullen, I. Hurst, G. Newton, Miss Miller, W. Holt, E. Mickelson. Second row: E. Melton, C. Nagel, D. Wright, M. Red- man, H. Stewart, D. Cameron, E. Johnson, W. Johnson, F. Jones, Miss Kidd, I. Bunk- er, E. Strom. Third row: Mr. Bargen, Mr. Rock, R. Johnson, H. Bonnes, H. Askov, A. Yoerg, H. Jensch, R. Stevenson, C. Huddleson, R. Clapp GIRLS ATHLETIC CLUB President....................Isabe'le Hurst Vice President................Eleanor Le'n Secretary.....................Lucy Melton Treasurer.....................Ellen Strom Advisor..........................Miss Kidd The G. A. C. is a bigger and lxetter club than ever. At the beginning of the year they took in about twenty-five new members for initiation. Our new members have shown good sportsmanship. They gave the old mem- bers a party January 14, which was very successful, including the music given by “White Castle and His Hamburgers . In addition to the make believe boy and girl party, there was also a real hoy and girl party held in March. ()n January 12, the officers of the G. A. C. went to Baldwin to start a G. A. C. They initiated fourteen members and two teachers. Miss Kidd and “Issy” Hurst have had quite a time to bring the meetings under control hut through remote control they are accomplishing it. Nineteen hundred and thirty-one has been a prosperous year for the G.A. C. due to the cooperation of its members. We also want to thank Miss Kidd for the efforts she has put forth to make our club a success. 55 HLY CLUB President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Advisor........ Clyde Hucidleson .... Virgil Becker ...Albert Yoerg ....Doc. Newton ........Mr. Rock “Clean speech, real sportsmanship, good habits, respect for law and order, and all the qualities necessary for a clean, healthy, intelligent citizen . That has been, from the time of its founding under the supervision of Mr. Rock and Mr. Babcock, of the Y. M. C. A., the ideal which the Hi Y is attached to. Therein lies also, the explanation of its foremost rank among our H. S. organizations. This club ex- ists as a “Cleaning House” for problems of youth and has become just that bv bringing together a limited group of H. S. boy leaders, who feel the need of co- operative effort. Each member looks forward to every meeting which, unfailingly is spiced by lively programs and refreshments. The annual Fathers’ and Sons’ Banquets in February and the Installation Banquet for new members, also held in the spring, and counted upon as the outstanding events in the social curriculum of the school year. Not to mention the fine constructive and almost paternal influence of Mr. Rock advisor to the Hi Y boys this year and in the past would be a gross lack of appreciation on our part. First row: H. Hawkins, C. King, T. Sodal, A. Yoerg, C. Huddleson, G. Newton, V. Becker, H. Robinson, G. Lombard, I. Peterson. Second row: G. Johnston, J. Sawyer, G. Corner, G. Clapp, H. Askov, P. Hellwet', H. O’Connell, V. Jensen, C. Evensonj L. Anderson, C. Burkholder, E. Anderson, H. Lovett 5G First row: H. Stewart, D. Wright, H. Dyer, I. Bunker, S. Severson, C. Huddleson, Second row: A. Novak, Mr. Bargen, H. Askov, H. O’Connell, J. Mullen, C. King, W. Armstrong. TRUE BLUE STAFF Editor-in-Chief........ Clyde Huddleson Associate Editor..........Howard Askov Business Managers.......Irene Bunker and Harold O’Connell Literary Editors........Hazel Dyer and _ Willard Armstrong Athletic Editors....Shirley Severson and Charles Kim; feature Editors............Helen Stewart and . Dorothy Wright Art Editors.. .Jack Mullen and Alex Novak I lie 11 ue Blue StafT of 1D30-1D.I1 was chosen by the faculty from among the students having ability along journalistic lines. Mr. Bargen was chosen as our capable advisor. Our work in trying to put out an interesting annual this year has been hard hut interesting and we hope and trust that the results of our efforts are appreciated by the student body. I he I rue Blue Staff wishes to thank the businessmen, the faculty and the student body who have made the publishing of this annual possible. 57 TRUE BLUE TIMES Editor-in-Chief.........Irene Bunker Literary Editor........Dorothy Wright Sports Editor...............Howard Askov Reporters..........Frederic Jones, Shirley Severson and Willard Armstrong Typists....Eleanor I ein, Faythe Svarstad Gayle Woodington, Nellie Karras Advisor.......................Miss Jerdee To discover latent journalistic talent among the students and to authentically interpret the spirit, ideals, and activities of Hudson High School, is the objecti e of the True Blue Times, through the medium of the Star Observer, but now sup- plemented by The Honest Scrap, an edition expressly for High School students. Originally, that was in 1926, the Times was published in pamphiet form. This type of publication was too much of a financial burden. Consequently a change to the “Star Observer was necessary. Limited space cramped our abilities some- what and therefore, necessitated a change to our own publication. 1 lonest Scrap. Keeping the maxim, “You must either go forward or backward” constantly in mind, we have striven to make each issue of the Honest Scrap an improvement over its predecessor of the week before. To insure this progress and the develop- ment of our jounalistic talent. Miss Jerdee, our advisor, has held with the staff an informal class of Journalism each week. For Miss Jerdee’s instructive and constructive influence and friendly aid we are sincerely grateful. To the school and community and all who have made the existence of the Honest Scrap possible, we are appreciative. Back row: S. Severson, F. Jones, H. Askov, Miss Jerdee, W. Armstrong. Front row: E. Lein, D. Wright, I. Bunker, G. Woodington. 58 MUSIC Craftsmanship There is music in the air. Our souls are lifted high, Someone’s craft is all aflare, Why! the Glee Club is nigh. 59 VOCAL TRAINING The world at large is realizing more and more the power of and the need for music. The Public School must give the child of today the best possible back- Scholarship may mean a trained intellect, but education denotes a trained human heritage of the culture derived from good music. The study of music develops a mental alertness and calls for a complex response which no other subject affords, ground of music. Otherwise the adult of the future has been denied his rightful being with all his power of emotion, expression, and appreciation. The subject which proves most effective in developing an equal balance of the intellect and t!ie emotions is music. This is the reason why music should he of equal value to other studies and perhaps even more effective in cultivating good citizenship. In Public School Music every child, whether talented or not is given musical experience. The only way in which each child can he given this is through the use of his voice which when used correctly can he a wonderful instrument for making beautiful music. Vocal training must he given through note songs at first. This is followed by sight singing, attention always being given to beautiful singing tone. Part sing- ing is introduced in the intermediate grades thereby developing an appreciation of harmony. In High school this is continued in the glee club and chorus, which has been said to he the greatest vehicle of musical expression because it is an orchestra of human instruments. From the entrance of the child into first grade until his graduation from High school, the aims of music are music reading, which gives a wide experience in song singing, which in turn results in music appreciation, the realization that the universal and individual language is a beautiful essential in one’s daily life. Bv—Edith Hanson 00 THE EVOLUTION OF BAND AND ORCHESTRA When we listen to a modern band or orchestra of 35 to 100 men playing 20 or more kinds of instruments, the origin of these instruments seldom occurs to us It is a long story, hut just as the old giant oak in the forest grew from an insignif- icant acorn, so this, our band and orchestra, is the outcome of a process of evolu- tion lasting thousands of years, during which the crude inventions of savage and ancient civilized nations gradually developed into the nearly perfect band and or- chestral instruments known to us. In organizing a band or an orchestra, we must bear in mind the different hu- man voices which the various instruments represent. This is very necessary in order to have a well balanced ensemble. The soprano voice is represented by the violins, cornets, clarinets, flutes and oboes. 'I he alto, by the French horns, violas, and saxophones. The tenor, by the trombones and cellos. The baritone voice is rep- resented by the baritone horns, bassoons and also the cellos. The bass bv the sousa- phone and the bass violin. The bass, snare and kettle drums form the rythm in- struments. The result will be a band or an orchestra composed of a number of performers on different instruments, playing different parts ingeniously interwoven and har- monized and especially suited to the emotional character of each instrument. “Wherever there is good music there is harmony, Wherever there is harmony, there are good citizens.” (Moore) Dave Dahl Dave Dahl 61 HIGH SCHOOL OPERETTA “Carrie (pomes Co College” December 11, 1930 Stage Setting, A College Campus CAST Carrie.......................... Catherine Windahl Spencer Goodnow, easy-going, easy-spending student.Truman Sodal Mr. Goodnow, Spencer’s father.................Phillip Hellweg Madame Louise................................. Irene Hunker Bobby, a spit-fire coed ....................... I Men Stewart Tommy, a serious minded student..............Clyde Huddleson Porky, a good-natured chap .................. Roy Johnson Sol Rosenbaum, a tailor.................... Irvin Peterson Ma Jenkins, a college boarding house keeper........Virginia Day Governor Thompson, Tommy’s father..............Albert Yoerg .Fred, a happy-go-lucky friend of Spencers....Herbert Bonnes Singing Chorus—Helen Marie Arnquist, Maxine Olson, Dorothy Wright, Margaret Hughes, Palmer Evcnson, Robert Holt, Harry William- son, Elmore Anderson, Ruby Mennes, Rande Overbye, Florence Elattum. Mary Wilcox, Thomas Kees, Edward Hartnet, Charles King. Charles Evenson. Dancing Chorus—Faythe Svarstad, Pearl Pfister, Lucy Melton, Olga Lyksett, Edna O’Brien, Gayle Woodington. SYNOPSIS OP STORY Spencer Goodnow fell into debt and was threatened with expulsion from college. Mr. Goodnow was concerned about his son’s weakness, and sent Madam L. Anderson, I. Peterson, I. Bunker, P. Hellweg, A. Yoerg, C. Huddleson, R. Johnson, T. Sodal, H. Bonnes, H. Stewart, V. Day, C. Windahl 62 SCHOOL OPERETTA Continued Louise to Bettax College as an informant. The Madame was convinced hv Bobby and Tommy that Spencer must he brought to time. Porky, a good natured chap, was selected as the one to pose as Governor Thompson’s son and was given money to make Spencer a loan. Carrie came to college and soon convinced Spencer that he must get down to work and eventually pay off debts due Sol Rosenbaum, a tailor. Sol Rosenbaum, with his small son Izzy, appeared at the end of the first act and created an embarrassing scene for Spencer. Carrie came to the rescue and paid the debt. Ma Jenkins, mother of the college students, had considerable trouble straightening out the affair of her dependents. Spencer got down to work by op- erating an oil station. Due to inclement weather and the closing of certain roads, his business thrived and in the end he paid off his debts and finished college with honor. The play ended with the arrival of the Governor who proved to be Tom- my’s father instead of Porky’s. Staff: Musical director, Miss Hanson: Stage director, Mr. Weatherhead; Dances, Miss Kidd: Make-up, Misses Jerdee and Schoonover; Costumes, Miss Knudson; Orchestra, Mr. Dahl; Electrician, Lyle Wilcox. I. Peterson, L. Anderson, T. Sodal, C. Windahl, R. Johnson, H. Bonnes, V. Day, C. Hud- dleson, A. Yoerg, H. Stewart, I. Bunker, P. Helhveg. Choruses and orchestra. 63 GIRLS GLEE CLUB “A President....... Vice President. Sec. and Treas. Librarian....... Director........ .......Helen Stewart ... .■Catherine Windahl ..........Mary Wilcox Helen Marie Arnquist ...Miss Edith Hanson I lie Girls Glee Club under the leadership of Miss Hanson has made notice- able progress during the year. Even though we lost many of our members last v.ar, this fact in no way tends to make our club less prominent, for we have manv fine voices to take their places. During the first semester the “A” Glee Club met organization has been made a regular class. This year the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs put on a very successful operett; entitled “Campus Daze.” Our group has appeared on several programs this year, ing hard on their contest piece, for they have high hopes of Contest this year at River Falls. Gack row: M. Bracky, M. Miller, G. Woodington, H. Stewart, V. Day, F. Flattum, R. Overbye, V. Bonnes. Front row: E. Strom, H. Engstrom, M. Wilcox, H. Arnquist, R. Mennes, Miss Hanson, C. Windahl, M. Olson, M. Hughes 64 GIRLS GLEE CLUB “B President.............Dorothy Johnson Secretary and Treasurer..Edna O’Brien Librarian................Helen Overbye Director...............Miss E. Hanson I ha “B” Glee Club, under the efficient management of Miss Hanson, has progressed considerably tin's year. During the course of the year several of the members of the Glee Club have advanced into the “A” Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus. The “B” Glee Club meets every Thursday morning from 8:20 to 9:00. While practicing the different songs, we sometimes hit the right note, more often the wrong note, but taking everything into consideration we have derived a great deal of pleasure from our practice. The “B” Glee Club hopes to continue its good work next year. 65 BOYS GLEE CLUB President................Herbert Bonnes Vice President.........'...Truman Sodal Sec. and Treas...........Frederic Jones Librarian...................Roy Johnson Director............ Miss Edith Hanson This organization has grown to be one of our most popular musical groups. Its aim is to give all Hudson High School boys interested a foundation for a musical knowledge and career. Since its beginning the group has increased in size and the scope of their prestige has spread. Its members have contributed their talent to assembly pro- grams. lodge programs and organizations not connected with the school. The “Boys’ Glee Club” contributed local talent to the High School operetta put on in December “Carrie Comes to College.” Every Wednesday morning, during the school year, at 8:00 A. M. the boys, under the direction of Miss Hanson have gathered to limber their vocal cords. One big objective of the year’s consistent effort has lreen to take first place in the Annual Music Contest held at River Falls in April. Back row: H. Lovett, H. Askov, R. Stevenson, G. Newton, R. Johnson, C. King, R. Clapp. Second row: R. Holt, E. Anderson, C. Evenson, T. Sodal, J. Skomsvold, P. Ev- enson, H. Williamson. Front row: E. Hartnett, D. Boody, F. Jones, L. Anderson, R. Kurrasch, Miss Hanson, H. Bonnes, C. Burkholder, R. Robinson, T. Swanson, T. Kees. 66 MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus has been growing in fame each year. This year such a great interest has been aroused that a class has been organized which meets last period every da)'. We are working especially hard on tone quality and a capello singing. At present our efforts are being concentrated on the contest piece, and we hope that through our untiring work we may win a place at River Falls. First row: R. Lovett, E. Strcm. R. Rossini V. Bonnes. R Mennes, C. Windahl, M. Ol- son, B. Hughes Second row: M. Wilcox, H. Stewart, V. Day, Miss Hanson. M. Miller, M. Brackey. Third row: F. Jones, T. Sodal, C. Burkholder, N. Robinson, H. Williamson. Fourth row: C. King, G. Newton, E. Anderson, P. Evenson, R. Holt, G. Clapp. 67 THE ORCHESTRA A High school organization which has been prominent in its past years of existence and for which we have high hopes in the future is the orchestra. Al- though we lost many of our members last year, we gained a few new ones who are proving very talented. The orchestra has made many successful public appearances in the past year. Several members were chosen to accompany the operetta. Several times the organ- ization played for meetings of the important lodges. We hope our orchestra will take first place at the River Halls Music Contest this year as it did last year. A regular practice is conducted every Monday and. Tuesday and they should take first under Mr. Dahl’s capable leadership. First row: M. Petersen, M. Tappins, H. Hunter, G. Dedrick, C. Johnson, M. Engebret- son, A. Hanson, C. Nagel, G. Hansen. Second row: V. Peterson, R. Hennimgton, E. Gil- bertson, H. Lovett, G. Newton, G. Johnson. Third row: H. Robinson C. Burkholder, E. Brewer, A. Penman. Fourth row: Mr. Dahl, G. Clapp, R. Kurraseh, N. Robinson, F. Ruesink, I. Hurst, R. Johnson, H. Askov 68 SCHOOL BAND The most active organization is the High School Band. No pep meeting is complete without a few numbers by the group. They have acquired a lot of new members and are stepping lively to compete with the Junior Band. The Band has high ambitions for the contest at River Falls this year. This is the third year of its existence and under the direction of Mr. Dahl we're sure that they’ll make a model marching band down there. A few members from the Junior Band have been asked to march, too. Thursday and Friday are the rehearsal days for the organization and they are progressing rapidly with only two days of practice. Back row: R. Clapp, T. Swanson, L. Melton, R. Johnson, Mr. Dahl, M. Petersen, N. Robinson, G. Dedrick. Second row: A. Waxon, R. Hennington, F. Michaelson, G. Clapp, J. Jones, C. Askov, H. Hawkins, V. Peterson. Third row: H. Askov, R. Skoms- vold. C. King, E. Brewer, R. Holt, I. Hurst. E. Koenig, H. Johnson, R. Lovett T. Kees, R. Kurrasch, H. Robinson, M. Dorwin, C. Burkholder. Front row: A. Penman, H. Lo- vett, R. Evenson, G. Newton, G. Johnston, V. Becker, M. Mennes, V. Olson 69 WE WON HUDSON WINS SEVENTH ANNUAL MUSIC CONTEST TAKES HONORS IN BAND-MARCHING PARADE, DAHL AND HANSON DESERVE MUCH CREDIT In spirited competition with other towns, Hudson High came home with the hig cup from the seventh annual music contest, which was held at River Falls on April 23 and 24. Not content with high honors in the main event only, they oh- r tained first prize in the hand-marching contest. New Richmond placing second. With a roll of drums and a blare of trumpets thirteen gaily colored bands paraded down from the Normal to Main Street, passing the judges’ stand. Out- standing in the huge mass was Hudson with her brilliant drum-major, “Pedro Huddleson, who did a great deal to the winning of this contest, in both his appear- ance and manner. Hudson especially distinguished herself in vocal events, both organizations and solos. Although the Girls’ Glee Club was unable to place the Mixed Chorus and Boys’ Glee Club attained firsts. In the solo events, our tenor, Leonard Anderson, gained first place in a very fine manner, with Spring Valley, a close second. Although New Richmond tooK first place in the baritone, Truman Sodal placed second and we are sorry we will be losing him next year. ()ne soloist whom we shall have with us again, however, Catherine Windahl, our soprano, who placed second in her event. Turning to the instrumental solos, we find that Hudson took places in ail which were entered except piano, but we are very glad that we shall have Elmore Anderson with us two more years to bring home honors. In the cello event River Falls placed first, with Isabelle Hurst, from Hudson, placing second. Another event in which there was close rivalry, was violin, in which Miriam Petersen plac- ed second. There were fifteen towns entered in the cornet solo: making competi- tion very keen, hut Curtis Burkholder, from Hudson, defeated everyone for first place. Our string quartette, composed of Miriam Petersen, Elmore Watkins, Isabelle Hurst and Gordon Dedrick, playing a rather difficult number, won over three other towns for another first place. In both the band and orchestra, River Fails took first place with Hudson second in hand and third in orchestra. Even so, they made a very good showing. Another event, which grows more interesting each year is the music memory contest. Hudson took first place again this year, all her contestants getting per- fect papers. Perhaps this outstanding victory would never have taken place, if we had not had such fine music directors as Mr. Dahl and Miss Hanson. Their diligent and unfailing efforts with each and every contestant have been the deciding factor in this wonderful victory and they are appreciated by everyone. 70 FACULTY SNAPS 71 Here's to Hudson High School Fair, Square and True Here's to Our Colors The Grand Old White and Blue. FEATURE In companionship and fellowship, and all the other features Among’st the jokes and pictures of our teachers, Let there be no stinging dart. Malice and envy must have no part 73 FORENSICS Largely through Mr. Weatherhead’s participation in a meeting of forensic directors at Hammond the first part of the year, a series of extemporaneous, non- decision, interscholastic debates were made possible. This series, which were brought to a close on February 18th, have received but little public recognition. However, they were not planned for public attendance but to give the participants an interest in current political problems, the power of logical thinking, and the ability to think before an audience. The later objective we feel has been accomp- lished, not alone by the series of interscholastic debates referred to above but also by a class argumentation the first semester and All-School Operetta. As the public approval of the Operetta was very gratifying, this form of Forensic may in the future supplant debating. We hope that it will be possible for the public and the students to enjoy an All-School Operetta or play or derive the training coherent in debating in years to come. As competition in the field of speech was at low ebb this year, a considerable number of students signed for declamations and orations. Active preparation for the contest was begun around March 1. This year each student had access to indi- vidual help by an instructor. That is, the whole group of declamers and orators were divided into small groups, each of which was assigned to a teacher for their training. Those who have survived the rigors of training and have participated in the contest held April 11 are the following: Declamers: Josephine Ferlein, Mildred Hansen, Marion Hawkins, Marion Gilbertson, Maxine Cashman, Faythe Schuster, Elizabeth Johnson, Florence Rue- sink, Charlotte Pope, Maxine Olson, Ruth Noreen, Marjorie Engebretson, Shir- ley Severson. Orators: Howard Askov, Herbert Bonnes, Leonard Anderson, George Cor- ner, George Clapp. Congratulations! The winners of the Christmas Story Contest were announced by Mr. Rock in assembly last Thursday, Feb. 28. Ruth V. Johnson was awarded first in the Freshman-Sophomore division, her story being “A Xmas Lesson,” and second place to Dorothy Brunner whose story is entitled “A Friendly Exchange.” In the Junior-Senior division Maxine Olson placed first with her story “The Stolen Xmas,” and the story “A Xmas Spirit” written Herbert Lovett won second place. The two first prize winners received gold pins. The judges for the contest were Mrs. Ray Jacobson, Mrs. Arthur Lee, and Mrs. E. P. Rock. 74 A Christmas Lesson Ruth Virginia Johnson Mrs. Preston sat down much too hard on the fragile antique chair. She knew it but she was too tired to care. The gifts were already. Thev did look pretty wrapped in gay papers especially the ones in purple and gold and those wrapped in silver with black stars. She could not help admiring them and yet she knew how cold and impersonal they would be to her friends who were to he her guests on this Christmas Eve. What a chore it all was and what a waste of time! Weary with the thought of it all she called her maid. A young girl with a neat black dress and golden hair bound like a crown around her head, came quietly and quickly in to answer the call. “Mary,” said Mrs. Preston, “James is waiting. I want you to take these boxes and deliver them according to orders on this card. Be sure to make no mistakes.” Mary looked at the boxes. Their loveliness delighted her. The pink came to her cheeks and the sparkle to her eyes. Her heart leaped as she joyously gath- ered them into her arms. The tree stood in the corner of the room where James had placed it that morning. Mrs. Preston gazed at it disgustedly. “Oh, Mary,” she called, “get hack as soon as you can for I want you to trim the tree.” “Yes, Ma'am,” answered Mary, and again she thrilled with joy. James told her how he had gone to market and brought the tree home. How the perfume of evergreen had brought back visions of a little farm home and a little boy dragging a Christmas tree across the snow, and the hushed excitement within the home. To Mary such a Christmas was but a tale. Mrs. Preston frowned as she sat and reflected the artistic possibility of the tree. She was glad. The cook on her day out had bought the necessary trimmings. There they were in the pasteboard boxes beside the tree. One by one she lifted the lid and looked in. Gaudy tinsel halls, of various shapes and sizes, glittering stars, paper angels. It seemed too bad they were crushed. Mrs. Preston began tying things to the tree, and had finished with one or two branches when Mary came in and eager • Iv began selecting from the glittering moss, what she thought prettiest for each branch. Mrs. Preston sat down and watched the girl. To Mary with each touch the tree grew more beautiful and as she stepped back from time to time to admire it she could not help but exclaim rapturously. These gasps annoyed Mrs. Pres- ton and finally when Mary had fastened the star at the top of the tree, she ordered her to leave the room. “Hut where are the candles?” asked Mary. “Candles! We’re surely not going to light the thing!” exclaimed Mrs. Pres- ton. “Oh, but surely you will let me put the candles on the tree” said the girl in such heart rending tones, that Mrs. Preston agreed. The tree finished, Mrs. Preston returned to her room, and slept until time for dinner. Why had Mary put out the red velvet gown instead of the white silver cloth as she had ordered? She was about to call her when she remembered that she was to help the cook. The red velvet was such a simple gown. However, she put it on and was quite pleased with herself as she descended the stairs to greet her guests who were chattering like magpies. They greeted her hilariously. The dinner was good in spite of the fact the cook had chosen to serve one of those old fashioned, clumsy dinners, of turkey and cranberry sauce, with a plum pudding at the end, instead of the accustomed “caviar and so forth. Mary while serving thought of Mrs. Preston. However she had relieved her- self of all responsibility and the guests seemed to enjoy it. They went into the living room in high spirits. There stood the glittering Christmas tree and from beneath it's branches each guest proceeded to draw a gift. “Oh, I say, this is a jolly fine present for a little boy,” said one man as he dis- played a pop gun. “I bet I can make a bulls eye first shot at that star. What’ll you bet?” “Missed—ha-ha. Try again. See if you can shoot that white angel.” One by one the dainty trifles dropped to the floor. Mrs. Preston did not know why she felt things were going a bit too far, and suggested a game of bridge in the other room, and thus silence succeeded the noise of laughter broken, only by the low murmer of the bidding. The hours went by. Then someone turned on the radio. “What are they ringing bells at this hour of the night for?” someone asked. “It’s Christmas Eve, isn’t it? Don’t they ring chimes or something at mid- night?” “Oh yes, but it’s annoying, shut it off.” Mrs. Preston could not play. She sat as if in a trance. She heard nothing but the plaintive ringing of the bells. At last the party was over and Mrs. Preston was glad of it. She longed for the quiet of her own room and sleep. She was tired, very tired. At last her head was on the pillow, but she could not sleep. Far away, faint and sweet, mounting upward, came the chime of the bells. Finally she could bear it no longer. She got up, a rather old looking lady now that her dress and jewels were oflf. She crept softly down stairs, to the living room, paused as she quietly opened the door. She stood speechless before the spectacle she beheld. The Christmas tree was all aglow. It blinded her. A slight noise made her look more closely, and there kneeling beside the tree, dressed in folds of softest white, a child with go’den hair falling about her shoulders. She gasped. The child turned quickly. “Mary! What are you doing here?” “Excuse me ma’am for disturbing you, hut I wanted to light the candles.” Mrs. Preston stood transfixed. The vision of the child—the chiming of the bells- a ]reace descended upon her. Suddenly she exclaimed, “Mary have we any more ornaments for the tree?” “Yes, Ma’am, lots of them, said Mary. “I’m glad, we’ll need them for we’re going to have a real Christmas party, children, lots of them and turkey and cranberry sauce.” The Stolen Christmas By Maxine Olson Tramp! Tramp! Elizabeth heard the tramping with a heavy heart. Major Blake was drilling the men over in the field. She wondered why it was necessary for them to drill so near her home. Here it was, three days before Christmas and it should have been a happy time, but there wasn’t going to he any Christmas in Elizabeth’s home. This war had marred the girlhood of this sixteen year old German girl. Long before had she grown impatient and unsmiling, and instead of playing with the younger children, she had begun wandering off alone. She had wandered out in the grape vinery, so numerous in Southern Germ- any, and was pleading with One in Whom she had placed her utmost faith. She had been standing there a long time when she heard a step. She turned around and faced a tall youth. “Oh!” she gasped. For a moment it had seemed as if the youth could have been Boh—Bob, the brother who had gone away to fight and was never going to come back. All too soon the vision passed. “You? What do you want?” She had noticed the tan khaki uniform with the insignia of the United States Army and the United States Flying Squadron A. “I hate awfully to trouble you, but can I get through here? I was forced down and my plane crashed. I’m on my way to the border,” said the tall, good- looking youth. “I should say you can’t , replied Elizabeth. She had acquired a hostile air which was all that could he expected from this girl who didn’t have the least idea what the fighting was all about. lust then came a harsh command from the other side of the foliage. Major Blake! She must run! She couldn’t let him find her talking to a spy. She had 77 become entirely convinced that he was a spy. Then a new surge entered her anil her love for her brother overpowered her. “Quick,” she whispered and grabbed his hand and pulled hint to the old workshop which Herr Von Hapsburg had used in the former days. She pushed him in, rushed in herself and closed the door. “1 surely hate to let you do this. I guess I shouldn’t have.” His young eyes apologized. “Did you want to be discovered ?” she asked him. “No,” he answered “but I’m getting you in a lot of trouble!” “You must stay here until Major Blake leaves. Will you go then? Please do. With this she shut the door and left the workshop, taking care not to be seen. Dusk had fallen and the cook was busy preparing the evening meal in the German home. The table was spread with many good things. Contrary to her own intentions, Elizabeth quietly entered the dining room and took some of the food from the platters and rolled it up in her apron. Quickly she sped out of the house and ran down the path to the old workshop, cautiously opened the door and entered. He was still there. “Oh, she cried, “You promised you'd go. She looked dismayed. “I couldn’t,” he responded, “I’m just a coward I guess.” He returned her dismayed look. “What have you in the bundle?” “I have some food here for you.” She unfolded her apron and laid the small ration upon a table. “Thanks a lot. I’m terribly hungry,” and he confirmed his statement by de- vouring every morsel of the food. “I’ll bring you some more later,” she told him. “I wish you didn’t have to. I’m going to try and go you know.” Next day and the next Elizabeth managed to take food to the workshop. It wasn’t very easy, often when she was eating her meals, she hid food in her lap. Toward noon of the third day she was walking down toward the workshop and she heard voices. A-commanding voice was saying, “If anybody is forced down, set fire to your ship. Give no information except your name and squadron. Is that clear?” Elizabeth gasped. Was it the American? Oh, no. But who? She ran to the old workshop and burst in. He was there. She seemed to stare at him. His head was bent but he said steadily, “I’m still here.” He tried to move his leg and his young face winced with pain. Then all of a sudden it dawned upon her. His leg. In the crash! She ran to him and looked at h:s leg. “It’s pretty good now. I had stuff to fix it with.” ‘ Is it really all right ?” she asked and she breathed a sigh of relief as he nod- ded assent. Then “Do you know what day it is?” 78 No, I haven’t the slightest idea.” he looked puzzled. “It’s Christmas Eve,” she told him. “Christmas!” He shook his head, “I don’t think my folks at home will cele- brate this year with all the hoys in the ranks. It hadn’t occurred to Elizabeth that other homes had been saddened. “I’ve got a few things for the children,” she confided. “I couldn’t let them go without any Christmas at all.” “It’s awful,” he calmly announced. “But isn’t that what you're here for? To kill our people?” He looked hurt. “I don’t know what we’re here for. I’ve just realized what an evil it is.” Christmas morning Elizabeth hurried to the workshop with her daily provis- ions. It wasn't very happy in the house anyway. As she passed the grape vine, she caught sight of a gray uniformed officer. She paled. The man must know her secret and was coming to arrest him. She ran to him in hopes of stopping him. As she reached his side, a look of recognition spread over her face and she fell into the man’s arms. “Bob! Bob!” she cried, “but you were dead. How come you here then ?” “I spent two months in a prison hospital. Shell shocked. Just got over it. Is mother all right?” “Yes, but where are you going?” she asked anxiously as he started for the workshop. “I’ll dump all this ‘Army Regulation’ in here,” he answered. “Oh, don’t go in there, she cried. “See here, what’s wrong?” he questioned. “Don’t, don’t kill him. He hurt his leg and he couldn’t get away. Oh, please. He burst in the door of the workshop. As the American saw him. he reached for his revolver. Elizabeth had followed her brother and had seen the action of the American. “Don’t it’s my brother,” she screamed. “Marvin, John Marvin,” cried Bob, “what’re you doing here?” “Bob! you?” Bob walked over to the American and began shaking his hand. “Where’d you come from? Where’d you find him, Elizabeth?” He’s an American,” she stammered. “He’s John Marvin, the best friend I had at Oxford.” Everybody was united and even though the waging war had wrought hatred and enmity in the hearts of those involved, the bonds of fellowship in the hearts of some could not be severed. 79 Senior Class Prophesy The sun rose bright and clear over a busy street in New York. Through the hustle and bustle of the crowd we hurried. • It is a foolish thing to hurry but when you are to spend a day on Coney Island nothing is foolish. As our car drew up to the entrance we notice a “blue jacket with a club pacing hack and forth. As he turned to face us, we gasped with astonishment to see our old friend “Ped- ro. He made a marvelous “cop. We pushed our way through the crowd and while passing through the “whirling barrel,” who should we find all upset but Helen O’Donnell. “Hi kids,” she yelled, ‘ nothing like a good reducer.” Over the many noises of the park at certain intervals rang a familiar voice. It sounded very much like it was yelling, “Popcorn! who wants to buy some popcorn ?” Sure enough, it was no other than dear old Phil Hellweg. Our big desire was to get to the roller coaster. As we entered the little car, we were astonished to see our friends, Willard and Hazel seated directly in front of us. Our ride ended but the devoted lovers were determined to remain for one more round. But alas! and alack! the car jumped the track and went scooting through the crowd. Suddenly there arrived upon the scene two handsome young men who caught the car and stopped its mad rush. We descended upon them with the crowd to congratulate them and to our delight they were none other than George Corner and Chester Young. We have always loved “merry-go-rounds” and so we couldn’t miss out chance at seeing it. Seated in the middle of it was the “One-man-band” consist- ing of Smitty, Art and Russell Hennington. The noise was deafening but the people were enjoying themselves so much they forgot to listen to it. We edged our way farther and came to a sign which read, “Penny Gallery- one picture for a i enny, twelve for a dime.” Professor J. Skomsvold. The air became stifling so a soda was necessary. We were courteously served by two young gentlemen that we used to know in school days. One was President Jack and the other was Leonard Waxon. After deciding we needed more than a soda to refresh us, we took a ride on the “gondola” through the cool gratto. We were flabbergasted to see our old pals ‘ Tee Hee” O’Connell and Nellie Karras dreaming beautiful dreams in the boat ahead of ours. It was heavenly. We alighted from our peaceful journey onto the beach where many beautiful maidens were to be found sunning themselves and enjoying the salt sea-breezes. Beneath a large sun umbrella which was planted m the sand we spied a former classmate. She was so absorbed in vamping the handsome life guard “Chuck” Evenson, who only decora.es the beach, away from Marg. Redman, that she didn’t see us. It was our friend, Helen Stewart. At that moment there was a cry of distress from the near-by water and a more efficient guard, “Cab” Anderson, went dashing to the rescue. It took him but a short time to reach the panic-stricken Irene Ziehl, who was desperately trv- ing to hang onto the ropes. He carried her to shore, and soon the excitement was over for it was a daily occurance for a girl, who was dying to meet the extremely good-looking life guard, to try the old stunt of drowning. Just the day before, so th y told us, Irene Bunker had tried the same trick. We thought “Bunk” would never give up the pop-corn vendor, but it looks bad. As we wandered further up the beach we saw a crowd gathering. Excite- ment was one thing we cou'dn't miss so we soon were mingled in the throng. To our amazement we found Phil Harsen sitting on top of a flagpole. Faythe Svars- tad who, by the way, promised to marry him if he stayed up there a month, was cheering heartily. Jane Young appeared as master of ceremonies, calling to the people to come and see the wonderful fete. As evening closed in on us, we made our way to the dance hall. On the way we passed through the “fun factory.” That is one place where people can have a lot of jokes played on them and they have to like it. We sat down to rest our- selves and had just settled down when we found Margaret Williamson and Lettie Peterson pressing buttons to operate just such devices. They got a lot of chuckles out of playing a joke on old classmates. We were very delighted to see “Bill” Day come along and have a stream of water shoot into her mouth just as she was about to impart a juicy morsel of town gossip into the waiting ears of Alice Couch and Shirley Severson. She was angry with us for laughing but she got over it quickly. We soon found ourselves in the brightly lighted dance hall. A huge crowd was hopping around to the tune of Kenny Cameron’s sensational orchestra. If it wasn't for Rosie’s wonderful sax-playing we know that Kenny’s orchestra would never have b’en a success so all thanks to her. Among the other musicians were Harry Franklin on the jew's harp and Willis Swanson on the Harmonica. Marj. Nielson helped with the incidental chorus. While we were enjoying ourselves to the fullest extent, Eleanor Lein came in. She informed us of the wonderful things she was doing for the homeless rats, mice and other such rodents. She has opened a beautiful home for them on Riverside Drive and the dear little things have become wonderful pets. She told us about girls we used to know in High school days. Do you remember Gayle Woodington? Well, she has joined the Mormon Choir because she thinks thev sing By the Waters of Minnetonka” so beautifully. Irene Bunker makes several trips a year to hear them sing this selection. Just then we saw a familiar form approaching. It was Isabelle Hurst who was giving out little favors in the form of Miniature Cellos. As we are early retirers, we decided it was time to leave the place where we had met so many old friends. e caught a cab and who should be driving but Ellen Strom and she had Shirley Sweet for her footman. They say girls are going in for that sort of thing a great deal now. We got stalled as we were nearly home but with the excellent help of a pedestrian, Verna Bonnes, we got home safely. Our drivers were excellent and we gave them a huge tip. We are very delighted to think that the members of our class have become such important figures in the world. I. H. and R. K. My Ford Oh Ford! Oh Ford! Our speedy trip is done. You have weathered every rack, The race we ran, we won. The school is near, the hells I hear. The children all exulting. While eyes follow the wheel, The Ford grim and daring. But Oh look look! Oh. the leaping flames of red, here in the ditch my Ford lies. Fallen hot and dead. —Miss Phillips Didn’t Need Help Miss Miller: Did your father help you with this problem? Peter Strom: No, I got it wrong myself. SI Senior Class Will We do hereby solemnly declare this the last will and testament of the Class of 1931, providing this he satisfactory to all heirs present. We bequeath the following: To the classes: Juniors: Our dumbness. Sophomores: The championship girl’s B. B. team. Freshmen: ()ur had habit of walking across the lawn. To the Faculty: Mr. Rock: A pair of cleats for his shoes so we can hear him coming. Mr. Wtatherhead: A Senior Class for which he can pick a play. Mr. Bargen A little soap box to deliver his lectures from. Mr. Erchul: Another championship B. B. team. Mr. Dahl: A string quartette whose members have one free period together. Mr. Walbrandt: A competent class to type 8th grade work. Mrs. King: A special class for Charles to tell her all the matters he forgot at noon. Miss Lee: The advisorship of a class that won’t lead her such a merry chase —the class will he mighty lucky. Miss Jerdee: A couple of girls to keep her company after school. Miss Kidd: A trailer for her “can so the followers of the team won't have to ride in the “rumble seat.” Miss Alton: A parking space on Fourth and Orange for ford “coupes” only. Miss Phillips: Some blackboard compasses that will work. Miss Matthews: A few thousand more reference books. Her supply is getting low. Miss Schoonover: A Senior Class that will speak to her on the street. Miss Miller: An advanced Algebra class that has more girls in it. Miss Hanson: A larger record book to keep track of the marks for mis- behavior in Mixed Chorus. Miss Knudson: A G. A. C. that leaves the kitchen spic and span after meet- ing. To Individuals: Cab Anderson leaves his nightingale voice to little Bud Lovett. W illard Armstrong bequeaths his studiousness to Roy Johnson. Kenny Cameron leaves his stubbornness to Charlie King. George Corner regretfully leaves his stutter to Ruby Rossing. Charles Evenson leaves his green sweater to Peter Strom to match his green cap. Harry Franklin leaves his horn-rimmed spectacles to Harold Hunter in case Honey Boy breaks his. Phillip Hellweg leaves his truck to any energetic young lad. “Smitty Hennington leaves his spats to Winnie Holt. “Pedro Huddleson gladly relinquishes his drum-major outfit to Herbie Bonnes. 82 Frank Krueger leaves his ability to woo the beautiful maidens to Ingmar Dahl. Phil Larsen bequeaths his electrical ability to Irving Peterson—he might rig up a trolley car. Jack Mullen leaves his position as president of the Student body to any ener- getic upper classman. Harold O’Connell leaves his innocent look when he doesn’t know the answer to a question to Don Covell. Jens Skomsvold bequeaths his photographic ability to Dot Wright. Willis Swanson donates his mouth organ to Fern Olson. Beans Yoerg leaves his big “Studie” to Howard Askov. Chester Young leaves his habit of giggling to Curtis Burkholder. Leonard Waxon bequeaths his complexion to Pearl Pfister. Ruth Axt donates her typing ability to ‘‘Nookie Lyksett. Verna Bonnes leaves her permanent position on the Glee Club to Ruby Mennes. Irene Bunker leaves her ability to be all over the building at once to Lois Imhoff. Alice Couch bequeaths her long hike home to Ruth Jensen. “Bill” Day leaves her back fence gossip to Katherine Tappins. Hazel Dyer leaves her “spunk to Elizalreth Johnson. Elizabeth Harding leaves her Indian make-up to He’en Engstrom. Isabelle Hurst leaves her ability to play the cello to Elorence Ruesink. A coming celloist! Nellie Karras donates her sheet music to Dot Lee. “Rosie Kurrasch leaves her curly hair to Gudrun Grimm. Eleanor Lein leaves her captainship to Merlidene Pfeifer. Marjorie Nielson leaves her golden curls to her cousin Harry illiamson. Helen O'Donnell leaves her Irish brogue to Swede Sandeen. Lettie Peterson leaves her tardiness in general to Mary Dorwin. Marg. Redman leaves “Doc to any little girl who’ll be good to him. Shirley Severson leaves her “cupid’s bow” to Pearl Nord. Helen Stewart leaves her warbling to Miriam Petersen. Ellen Strom bequeaths her “crowning glory” to Catherine Windahl. Faythe Svarstad leaves her. ability to make eyes to Fern Crider. Shirley Sweet bequeaths her artistic ability to Alex Novak. “Marg Williamson leaves her bashful blushes to Helen Cramer. Gayle Woodington (the Harmony Hurricane) leaves her position as accom- panist of the Glee Club to Donna Petersen. Jane Young leaves her bashfulness to Rande Overbye. Irene Zeihl bequeaths her “X” to Vernon Jensen. All criticisms and revisions will please be sent to Miss So And So, What not street. Wastebasket Center. S3 Facts Worth Knowing Virgil Muckenhirn doesn’t wear stilts—its all “Muck. Herbert Bonnes isn't trying to look like a shiek—just wants to look. A popular song (music and everything.) I call mv bookkeeping coffee Of course it isn't just right But still I call it coffee Cause it keeps me up all night. It’s the little things that bother—you can sit on a mountain but NOT on a tack!!—Beans Yoerg. You aught to see the girls’ gym class When they go out to play You’d never know what game it was 1 f some one didn’t say. Two H. S. boys cut classes to see the base ball game.—Bored of Education. Julius Ceasar sees her Seize her scissors Sees her eyes Sees her rise Sees her size Ceaser sighs. “But surely, cried Mildred, “You didn’t tell him straight out that you loved him ?” “Goodness, no said Pearl Pfister, “He had to squeeze it out of me.” IF I WERE Tf I were Helen O’Donnell I would be an English teacher in Literature. If I were Roy Johnson, I would follow in the footsteps of John Mc- Cormick. I f I were Maxine Olson I would marry Tommy Kees. If I were Truman Sodal, I’d change from “Juicy Fruit” to “Black Jack.” If I were June Lystad, I would rent a room at Jensch's. If I were Maxine Cashman, I would put a brick on my head. If I were Herman Jensch, I would buy a smaller car. Tf I were Bob Holt, I would make a hit with all the girls. If I were Evelyn Koenig, I would join the Ziegfield Follies. If I were Cab Anderson I would get a muffler for mixed chorus. If I were Rueben Skomsvold, I would follow in my brothers footsteps as an orator. If I were Eleanor Lein, I’d learn to dance—Floyd does. If I were Jane Young, I'd get a megaphone so I could be heard in classes—your contributions are fine— when they can be heard. Jane Gillen: Daddy, do teachers get paid? Mr. Gillen: Certainly, why should- n’t they? Jane: I don't see why they should —the pupils do all the work. Did you hear of the Freshie that went to the post office to meet a friend coming on the four o’clock train ? 84 Outlook for Hudson High School As we look through the veil into the future ten years, we see many strange and interesting sights. Interesting to us because they deal with our fellow school- mates. In the first place we find Russell Hennington, a 1931 graduate, sitting at a large desk writing out insurance. On talking to him, we find that he owns i large insurance agency in Northline. Another very interesting fact is that he is a married man. Next in order we find Ruth Axt, another 1931 graduate. She is so busy getting dinner for “Phil” that we'll not detain her long. Hut she informed us to the where-abouts of Truman Sodal, and what should he he doing but carry- ing mail by aeroplane. He has changed somewhat, a few gray hairs among his auburn locks. We won-der why? Hazel Dyer is running an exclusive beauty shoppe in Seattle, Washington. Looking back in her high school course we see she has always done this work. Hazel has several helpers and who should they be but Pearl Nord. Rande Overbye, Ruth Jensen, and Mary Wilcox. Herbert Bon- nes is traveling with a circus feeding the giraffe and watering the elephants. Herman Jensch is chauffering a group of chorus girls, making his headquarters in Minneapolis, where Ruby waits patiently for him each week-end. Ellen Strom is out west roping wild bronchos. She plans to take up aviation. We find Margaret Redman is teaching school in the suburb of Chicago. We also notice she is wear- ing a large diamond on her ring finger, suppose it belongs to “Doc”. What and where is ‘Doc ? Why, he’s announcing over W. C. C. O. “Nookie” Lyksett is in a “Cowboy Cafe” in Butte, Montana, flipping flapjacks for her living. Robert Stevenson is making a very successful farmer. Where should we locate Faythe Svarstad but in New York as the fastest and most accurate typist in the world. Kenneth Cameron has just finished in the Medical School in Chicago. He is go- ing to Africa to doctor the natives. Marjorie Nielson is head nurse in a hospital at Buckeye, Wisconsin. “Beans”Yoerg is traveling in the same circus as Bonnes, as the world’s smallest man. We find “Specks” Becker as the manager of the Paramount theatre in St. Paul. Clyde Huddleson is taking Babe Ruth’s place i;i The New York Yankees, lie’s filling it very successfully. We find Willard Arm- strong is in Hollywood as a movie hero. Jens Skomsvold has taken up prize fight- ing and we hear when he hits, it's hard. Katherine Tappins is also in Hollywood p'aying opposite Willard Armstrong in the play, “Her Last Hope”. Florence Williamson is making use of her curly locks and shy glances as a chorus girl. Edith Sweet (In cooking class) : Those eggs are too small. Miss Knudson: But they’re just fresh from the country this morning. Edith : That’s just the trouble, those farmers pick the eggs before they are full size. Irene Bunker (watching a love scene in a movie): Why don’t you make love to me that way ? Phil Hellweg: Say. do you know the salary he gets for that ? Alice Couch: We got a hen over to our place that laid an egg six inches long. Ruby Rossing: Air! that’s nothing, we can beat that over to our place. Alice: How ? Ruby: With an egg-beater, of course. Miss Alton: Mr. Rock has gone to Switzerland for his lungs. Miss Kidd: Poor man! Just the same as ever. Always leaving things behind. 85 GAY SIDES OF LIFE HOWSC OT ft AKC YOU «UftWI (He.RhR.wT i s! ) A v.wh XI'OOL M t Le 2. 5 HOVi T R y I RtA 86 School Calendar SEPTEMBER— 2. We slowly wind our way to school. 12. Our first social hour featuring Smitty’s ‘Hot Dogs!” What a time!! 18. Girls tennis tournament—what's the matter girls? 19. Hurrah for Mullen—our newly elected school president. 22. Tryouts for girls glee dub—ee—oo—aa. 27. Hudson High gridders take opening tilt from Cretin 8-0. Cood going gang! 29. Our second social hour—and what a success!! OCTOBER— 3. We broke an 18 year tradition by heating River Falls 13-0. 5. True Blue Staff chosen by faculty. 9. Homecoming, and it was a wow! 10. Homecoming game—we lost 6-0. 13. G. A. C. initiation—poor kids! 14. We were entertained by Glen Morris. How electric sparks did fly. 16. First honor roll—let’s have a longer one next time! 18. We tied Amery 12-12. Booh! it was cold—remember? 31. Our annual Hallowe’en party—and a great success. NOVEMBER— 1. Colfax game 7-7. Last game of season—why didn't we heat? 7. Social hour and wedding hells—“Good-bye ‘Nibs.’” 10. The Senior Program. Oh Seniors! what will this school he without you? 11. RwV. Evans delivered a very interesting Armistice address to the student body. 17. Faculty vs. Sophomores—results were stiff joints for the faculty. 21. Defeated in first basketball game by Baldwin 16-13. 25. True B ue Staff program. Mr. Walbrandt seemed to enjoy one joke especially. 27. Honor roll again—a little better! DECEMBER— 2. Thanksgiving mixer—some of the Alumnae were present. 3. Ugh! Ugh! The Indian program! 5. Pep meeting and advertising for “Carrie comes to College. 5. We def ated Ellsworth 31-11. Whoopee! 11. Operetta—a huge success. 1 5. Christmas story contest starts. 18. Assembly program and we hear from the famous Dr. Roy L. Smith. 19. Christmas party with Santa C ause, presents and Christmas tree. JANUARY— 5. School opens and we reluctantly return after our much too short vacation. 9. Game with Prescott 19-18—with Prescott as victor. 14. Hudson G. A. C. members initiated Baldwin G. A. C. members at Baldwin. 15. G. A. C. party from 6 to 9—better not keep such late hours girls! 16. D featecl New Richmond 24-22, there’s nothing too good for the Irish! 17. Semester party. 22. Mr. Rock points out the need of leadership, pep and service. 29. Pep fest and social hour. __ i f 99 i n 87 School Calendar FEBRUARY— 6. Hudson cagers defeated River Falls 31-24. We’ve surely given River Falls a merry chase this year. 12. Lincoln’s Birthday—no vacation, but we did have a lovely program. 13. Pep meeting with the hand. It was announced that prizes would he award- ed at the next pep meeting for the best song and yell. 14. 1 he girls Color Tournament is on. The girls are turning out to he real champs. 17. The Hi-Y presented a most interesting program including a play entitled “Printer’s Ink.” 19. We were entertained by the Appolo Trio, and were they ever hot?—Just ask the student body. 20. I he song and yell contest proved to he quite a success because we beat New Richmond 19-11. 24. Mr. Davies presented a very interesting speech which was both enter- taining and educational. 24. A number of students and some of the facultv attended MacBeth at the “Met.” 29. Pep meeting and we beat Colfax 18-17 in a fast game. 29. Christmas Story winners were announced today. MARCH— 6. Prescott was defeated 24-23 in the fastest game of the year. 6. Thanks to the Creolians for a “peppy” pep meeting. 10. Nothing slow about the Juniors is there? They surely can put on the programs. 18, 19, 20. The tournament at River Falls and we took First. 24. Macalester Glee Club entertained in assembly. They were followed by the Junior High pupils who put on a very fine demonstration of a fairy tale. 27. G. A. C. Balloon Victor Party—a great success with plenty of noise 29. Senior class play rehearsals begin today. Come on, Seniors—let’s see you do your stuff1! APRIL— 2. Out tor Easter vacation—What a relief. It’s just little things like this that make life worth while. 6. School opens again and no vacation until May 22! 9. Friday brings us Jessie Rae Taylor in an unusually fascinating program. 10. School party—the last one this year and it was a “WOW!” 17. Plenty trembling going around today. Reason? —Music contest tryouts in assembly. 23. 24. We’re all off for River Falls for our annual Music Contest and all the little things that go along with it. MAY— 5 Orchestra program in assembly. 8. The annual Junior prom. It was splendid—one never to be forgotten. 12. The band once more entertained in assembly and as usual it was gladly welcomed by all. 17. Baccalaureate—the Seniors get a little practice for Commencement. They’ll probably need it. 22. Ah! THE great day has at last arrived—Commencement. Good-bye Seniors! 88 Specs of News 1936 Mrs. Casey Hope (formerly Miss Francis Kidd) was put in the St. Croix County “Coop” for reckless driving. This is her first offense. We were very g ad to hear that Mrs. Neil Larson, formerly Miss Dorothy Alton, who was lost for several days, was found stranded on the dike on the I .ake Front. We hereby announce the engagement of a former high school athlete, Rueben Staberg, to Miss Evelyn Jerdee. The wedding will he announced at a later date. U. S. Senator, Mr. Harold Weathcrhead, spent a few days in Hudson debat- ing on the startling question of the exportation of white mice into Canada. Miss Edna Phillips has recently taken a course in “Child Welfare . She intends to apply her knowledge on the students of H. 11. S. 1 hey need it! Mr. and Mrs. Walbrandt, spent their vacation at Roberts, the latters home before they were hitched. Miss Schoonover, who is still teaching Biology at Hudson High School was pre- sented with many lovely gifts at her bridal shower Tuesday evening. Miss Matthews, while riding her “broncho”, was thrust into the mire. She is re- cuperating slowly hut intends to return to her duties next Monday morning Mrs. King offers a reward of 5 cents for anyone knowing the whereabouts of her son, Charles, who was Shanghied, strayed away, lost or stolen sometime in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Barbara Ann Bargen intends to follow in the footsteps of her father, whose lectures on honesty, character, etc., have made such an impression on the Seniors of Hudson High. Miss Knudson reports that the fingerprints found on the ice-box door in the D. S. room were no others than those of “Kelly” Erchul. Miss Lee has just received a patent on her new book entitled “The Way of All Athletes.” Congratulations, Miss Lee! SPRING FEVER Tell me not in mournful numbers, That old class hell has rung, 1 am tired and 1 will slumber For my head is on the bum. Much enjoyment and much sorrow, Is my destined end and way, And I know that such tomorrow Finds me sleepier than today. Let me lie and slumber With a heart of any fate Still a dreaming when my teacher Gently taps my old top plate. ' lane Young: Chester Young! You will never go to Heaven if you use such naughty words. Chester: Well, I’ve just been to New York, Boston, Chicago, and At- lantic City. A fellow can’t expect to go everywhere, can he? Mr. Weatherhead: How much do you think that recitation you just gave is worth ? B ans: (after scratching his head vigorously) : Huh—I forgot what I said. Ted Swanson: Well, I showed up the teacher before the whole class again today. Elmer B. Anderson: Yeh, wise us UP- . t . Ted: He asked me for Lincolns Gettysboig address and 1 had to tell him he never lived there. Oh! you :lioulda heard the class laugh! Ruth Jenson: Can I get through this gate to the jiark? Elmer Watkins: I guess so—a load of hay just went through. 89 I)( )GG( )NE DEM SENIORS ho is wat has a swelled up head ? Who is wat don’t earn dere bread? ho is it wat dinks demselves so smart ? ho is it wat has dere nose’n floor a mile apart ? Its does Seniors, deni apple fritters, Dose dog gone ornery critters Dev ain't got dere plains of a chicken. I kuld gif dere hole bunch a licken. Gosh! I'll he glad when dey kwit, Dev tink dey is de hole chese mit a mouse in it. Oh ! on t dis school be nice and quite Wen dem Seniors blow out dere light ? Says Marion Hawkins. M r. Weatherhead: What is Boston known for? Beans: Boots and shoes. Mr. Weatherhead: Correct — and Chicago ? Beans : Shoots and Booze. Catherine W.: Did you pass in ge- ometry ? Howard Askov: Well, you see it was like this— Catherine W.: Neither did I, shake I’ve a kid brother who gets every- thing twisted. Yesterday we sent him out for some crackers and be brought back pretzels. —Harold O’Connell Shirley Sweet: I wish I could be like a river. Helen Engstrom: Like the river? In what way? Shirley: Stay in bed and yet fol- low my course. Instructor: It’s only a fool who can ask questions that a wise man can't answer. Student: No wonder we flunk in our tests. Believe it or not, hut the rising gen- eration is hard to get out of bed. ODE TO A FRESH IE Come here, Little Freshie Said a Senior one day! Come down to Oscar’s And we shall play! ( )h, thanks,” said the Freshie As he prepared for the fun I wonder if he imagined W hat he’d look like when done! I he follows all grabbed him By feet and by collar It was really a crime To hear that Freshie hollar. The padd ing he suffered as really a sin But that’s what all Frosh get hen they’re just coming in. Doc Newton: Hello, darling, would you like to have dinner with me to- night ? Marg Redman: Why, I’d love to dear. Doc Newton: Then tell vour mo- ther I’ll be over at seven o’clock. Miss Phillips (after a long discus- sion) : And now we find that X eq- als O. Pearl Pfister: Gee! all that work for nothing. ♦ ♦ Jack Mullen (blows into Jerdee’s room) : Is Miss Jerdee in? Irene Zeihl: No, she’s out. Jack : W ill she be hack after lunch? Irene Z.: No, that’s what she went out after. ♦ Helen Cramer: I know a man who remained under water for half an hour. Joyce Murphy: Gee, how did he live ? Helen Cramer: He didn’t. Are you interested in books at all— or are you a High school student? Robert Sandeen: Ma, the garbage man is here. Mrs. S.: Tell him we don’t want any. 90 MOKVJEIDLLNS (DoX Ko) Rvy-frifK D V£T� ?VOW Carre- C0LLE8E VJhrr'ff S-Phil SWECDS erO S 91 We Wish We Had: Margaret Redman's “it.” Harriet Holmes’ curly hair. Clyde Huddleson’s finger wave. Herbert Bonnes’ delilrerate speech. Miss Jerdee’s sarcasm. Helen Stewart’s popularity Truman Sodal’s voice. Irene Bunker’s nerve. Doc Newton’s crush. Beans Yoerg’s wit. Mr. Bargen’s Lecturing ability. What Would the World Be Without Them? Willis Swanson, the world’s to be greatest harmonica king. Willard Armstrong the coming his- torian. Chester Young, a promising tutor. Charles Evenson, the coming of Daniel Boon’s Shadow. Kenneth Cameron, Notre Dame’s future tackle. Clyde Huddleson, a budding leader. Harry Franklin, the nation’s ideal as a citizen. Leonard Waxon, a future agricul- turist. Jens Skomsvold, the hope of phot- ography. Jack Mullen, a to be noted artist. Leonard Anderson, Sweden’s pride. Frank Krueger, the future hope of peace and good will among men. Phil Larson, one of the missing links to electricity. Albert Yoerg, the answer to a maid- en’s prayer. George Corner, a future ice king. Harold O’Connell, the improvement of bread. Russell Hennington, the coming shadow of Paul Whiteman. Phil Hellweg, the hope of the inde- pendant grocer. Winnie Holt: My girl has a beau- tiful embroidered handkerchief which she claims cost $20.00. Ed Hartnett: $20.00! That's a lot of money to blow in. All contributions to the humor sec- tion should be written on tissue paper to make it easier for the editor to see through them. Mr. Lovett: Why is it that you are always at the bottom of the class? Herb: It doesn’t make any differ- ence, daddy; they teach the same tilings at both ends. A High school may be a seat of learning, but it’s a student’s standing that counts. Mr. Weatherhead: George, tell us what you know about Abraham Lin- coln. George Corner: He was born in a log cabin he had helped his father to build. Miss Schoonover: Fern, can you tell me how many kinds of flowers there are? Fern Cullen : Three—wild, tame, collie. Truman, have you whispered today without permission ? Only wunst. Jens, should Truman have said wunst ? No’m, he should have said twist. Why is a teacher like a Ford ? Because she’s a crank in front of a bunch of nuts. Fritz Jones: I want a little time off to get a hair cut. Boss: What! Get a hair cut on company time? Fritz: Sure, it grew on company time. Miss Alton: What is an oyster? Fern Crider: An oyster is a fish built like a nut. Miss. ♦ Mrs. Kees: Tommy, did you break that vase? Tommy: (who had read the cher- ry tree story) : Mother, I cannot tell a lie. I chased the cat and she did it with her little scratchet. 92 THE MODERN HIAWATHA True Predictions Ruth Axt—A future home maker. Verna Bonnes—A famous promot- or of giggles. Isabelle Hurst—The hope of music Helen Stewart—The coming Helen Kane. Virginia Day—Head man in an in- fant’s ward. Hazel Dyer—Second Zona Cale. Margaret Wil'iamson—Oh, how she loves to blush. Lettie Peterson—The future long distance runner. Irene Bunker—The Spirit of H. H. S. Rosie Kurrasch—The hope of Ba- by Grand. Shirley Severson -— The belle of North Street. Ellen Strom—One of the “Holsum Red-Heads.” Eleanor Lein—Come on kids, get in there. (future promotor). Alice Couch—Maybe she isn't so quiet. Margaret Redman—The downfall of certain males. Marjorie Neilson—The hope of the young Internes. Nellie Karras—A smile for every- one. Shirley Sweet — Hudson’s Rem- brandt. Irene Ziehl—The Phi Beta Kappa of the class. Gayle Woodington—The Harmony Hurricane. Jane Young—Shust a little shush- ing. Helen O’Donnell — The Geometry teacher. Elizabeth Harding — The coming (slow but sure) of a speed typing champ. Fooling Papa Margaret Weatherhead (calling fa- ther at office) : Hello, who is this? Mr. Weatherhead (recognizing his daughter’s voice) : The smartest man in the world. Margaret: Pardon me, I got the wrong number. He killed the noble Mudjokeens Of the skin he made him mittens, Made them with the fur side inside, Made them with the skin side outside, He, to get the warm side inside, Put the inside skin side outside Put the warm side fur side inside, That’s why he put the fur side inside Why he put the skin side inside Why he turned the inside outside. Gene Beaudry: Before I marry Dot I want to get something off my chest. Smitty H.: What is it ? Gene Beaudry: A tatooed heart with Miss Phillips’ name on it. Doctor : I lave you been drinking water, as I directed you, thirty minutes before each meal? Rube Staberg: I tried hard, doc- tor, but I always had to stop after af- ter twenty minutes. It made me feel like a balloon. Marjorie Mennes: I want some kid gloves for my ten year old sister please. Oscar A.: White kid ? Marjorie M.: Sir, how dare you? A1 Swanson: If you had $10.00 in your pocket what would you think ? Teddie: I’d think I had someone else’s pants on. Miss Schoonover: Now tell us, Janet, which is the least used bone in the human body. Janet Axt: The head. Yes, he knowed her past; she told him everything. What courage! What memory. Did you see me come in? Yes. Have you seen me before? No. Then how did you know it was me? 93 asserts: Common Remarks at a Faculty Meeting Mr. Rock—“Well, Mr. Weather- head—how are the Seniors coming along- any better? Mrs. King—“Irene Ziehl is so dumb in German class that I’ve given up all hopes for her.” Miss Knudson—“The cracker box in the 1). S. room is always empty I think something should be done about it.” Miss ferdee—“I don’t know what I’m going to do—people are always talking to me when 1 am trying to work.” Miss Alton—‘Ho!-Hum! I guess these late hours aren't what they’re cracked up to be!” Mr. Weatherhead—“Those monthly newspaper tests are simply wonderful If the pupils only knew enough � o appreciate them.” Miss Hanson—“I’m sitnplv dis- couraged with the mixed chorus—be- tween chewing gum and boxing, they keep me busy.” Mr. Bargen — “If the freshman science class of next year is any green- er I think I'll give up teaching as a bad job.” Miss Kidd—“I think I’ll have to ask for a raise in my salary next year —the “Lizzie is costing me more than I expected.” Miss Schoonover—“I think our school should purchase the necessary equipment for an acquarium.” Miss Lee—‘ I think the joke sec- tion of the Pathfinder should be ab- olished—it is one of our most popular reference pamphlets.” Herman: So you’ve broken oft with the pretty school-marm ? Rube S.: Yes. Why ? Do you know if I failed to show up on an ev- ening. she wanted a written excuse, signed by my father. “How long before I can get a shave?” asked Bob Holt. “Well,” said the barber, regarding his face, “you might start in a year or so.” Scotch Types 'file man named Vincent who chang- ed it to “Vin to save the cent. The doctor who quit because he had to treat too many people. The traveler who preferred to sit at home and let his mind wander. Miss Jerdee: Roy, what is a hypo- crite ? Roy Johnson : A boy who comes to school wid a smile on his face. Willard : Some terrible things can be caught from kissing. Nookie: Yes, you aught to see the poor fish my sister caught. Dr. Newton: Why, George, what happened? Doc: I fell in a mud puddle. Dr. Newton : What, with your new pants on? Doc : Yes, father, I didn’t have time to take them off. Where in the deuce are you walkin’ Elmer ? My mind’s wandering, Hawkins, and I’m just going along. Pearl Nord said on a hike: They ray you have to eat a bushel of dirt before you die. Fern Olson : Then I ’ll die today. Choppy Sawyer: I suppose you’ve heard why the jew can’t play golf? Tom Simonson: No—I’ll bite. Choppy: Well, you’re suppose to say fore, and he can only say $3.98. To Helen Stewart: You sure are a pretty girl. I’d like to fall in love with you sometime after Christmas. —Beans. Miss Phillips: If a farmer has four bushels of wheat, and sells them at sixty cents a bushel, what would he get? Steve: An automobile. 94 Leonard Anderson Personalities I .oval ..Athletic Willard Armstrong Weary ...Alert Kenneth Cameron Keen ...Calm George Corner Genial Capable Charles Ev nson Content ...Everlasting Harry Franklin Honorable Fine Phillip Hellweg . Poised ... Honorable Russel Bennington Roving ...Happy Clyde H uddleson.... Chivalrous Hasty Frank Krueger . Formidable ...Knotty Phil Larson Practical logical lens Skomsvold Joyous ...Sociable Willis Swanson Wayward ...Shrewd Leonard Waxon l.ivelv .. Worthy Albert Yoerg Ardent ...Yearning Chester Young.. Youthful lack Mullen lealous Modern Harold O’Connell ... Haughty ...Original Marjorie Neilson Model Neat Helen O'Donnell Honest ()bserving Elizabeth Harding ... Eminent ...Humble Isabelle Hurst ...Happy Nellie Karras Noble Kindly Rosemary Kurrasch Reliable ...Knavish Eleanor Lein Eager ...Lucky Lettie Peterson Lively Persevering Margaret Redman Merry Romantic Shirlev Severson Sure Skillful 11 elen Stewart Handsome Sophisticated Ellen Strom Efficient ...Sincere Favthe Svarstad Fierv Sympathetic Shirley Sweet Sentimental ..Shy Margaret Williamson Mischievous Wholesome Gavle Woodington (iracious Wondrous lane Young lubilant . Youthful Irene Ziehl Intelligent ...Zealous Irene Bunker Indolent Bashful Verna Bonnes Valuable Beaming Ruth Axt .... Resolute Adventurous Alice Couch Accurate ...Courteous Virginia Day Variable ...Democratic Hazel Dver H vsterical ...Determined Retirement Fund Needed Mr. Weathsrhead: We borrowed Mr. Weatherhead who had been our numerals from the Arabs and our telling a class of uninformed pupils calendar from the Romans. Can any- the story of the discovery of America one think of any other examples ? by Columbus ended it with “And all Phil Larson : Our lawnmower from this happened more than 400 years the Smiths and our rake from the ago.” Buddv Peterson, his eyes Bumps. wide open moment’s Green lights : with wonder, said, after a may run the traffic in thought: “Gee! What you’ve got!” i memory New York, but everything else is run [ by Isrealites. 95 HONOR ROLL Donations 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. They have backed us. now we should hack them. 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