Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1944 volume:

Tfie Rustler 1944 Ninth Annual TO BE PUBLISHED BY The Junior and Senior Classes AND OTHER STUDENTS INTERESTED of Ranchester High School RANCHESTER, WYOMING Printed by STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY Sheridan, Wyoming Pictures by ZIEMER and ROCHFORD STUDIOS Page 3 DEDICATED TO THE Parents of Our Student Body WHOSE FORESIGHT AND DEVOTION HAVE PROVIDED US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF AN EDUCATION TO MOTHER Your loving thoughts and kind deeds Make every hour more gay; Your tender smile lights up each mile Along life’s happy way! So all the joy and happiness Within this dedication Is sent in love and gratitude, To show our appreciation. TO FATHER Not much is said about the things That you so gladly do To make life easier for those Who mean the most to you; But perhaps this dedication Will show in some small way The many grateful thoughts that go To you day after day! Page 5 ANNUAL STAFF � Editor...................... Anna Louise Cable Assistant Editor Frank Kawulok Advertising Managers ................. Marion Wondra Frances Harris Subscription Manager ' Dorothy Schreibeis 4 Sports Editors Frank Kawulok Marion Wondra Class News Reporters Francis Harris Ileene Weber Wanda Melby Special Articles Billy Tschirgi Dorothy Schreibeis Mary Jane Walters Wanda Melby Ileene Weber Anna Louise Cable Virginia Bruce George Kukuchka Typists ......................... Anna Louise Cable Dorothy Schreibeis Billy Tschirgi Frank Kawulok Faculty Advisors ----------------------- Mr. Burch Miss Kuzma Mr. Barron §t Page 7 THE FACULTY MR. DWIGHT E. BURCH_______________________________ Superintendent English, World History, Speech, Science, Physical Education State Teachers College, Kearney, Nebraska, and University of Nebraska MISS ANNE K. KUZMA High School Typing I and II, English, Spanish, Shorthand University of Wyoming MR. HARVEY BARRON ____________________________________High School American History, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Social Studies, Mathematics Northwestern University, State Normal University, Normal, 111., Black Hills Teachers College and Cornell College MRS. LENA R. SEIG ..............................Grades 4, 5 and 6 Black Hills Teachers College, the University of Wyoming MRS. EDNA DUNN ................_________________Grades 1, 2 and 3 Morning Side College and State Teachers College, Wayne, Nebraska BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. H. C. DIERKS MRS. A. J. JOHNSON MRS. W. S. TSCHIRGI President _____Clerk Treasurer Page 8 u •L T 1 I 1 1 iSS K WZ rr A Seniors r. h. s Seniors ==’44 Bill Tschirgi Mary J. Walters George Kukuchka Dorothy Schreibeis Motto: “No Victory Without Labor.” Flower: Tearose. Colors: Blue and White. Out of the eight pupils that started in the first grade in 1932 only five of the original ones are left to graduate. Virginia Bruce came into our class in the eighth grade. Mary J. Walters joined us in our Junior year. Through the course of the 12 various ones have entered and then left. This year Bill Tschirgi presided as the class president and Doro- thy Schreibeis as vice president. Virginia Bruce was secretary and Marion Wondra has represented us in the student council. FAREWELL By an Eighth Grade Girl Farewell to Purple and Gold And the place of our joys, In our thoughts the good times we’ll hold We senior girls and boys. There are some things we’ll remember Of the wonderful by-gone days— Freshman initiation in September, ' The parties and picnics in May. Initials carved upon the desks, Our fingerprints on the wall. Are the signs of toil and test— These are which we all recall. Good-bye to good old R. H. S., We seniors of ’44 Thank you for the happiness We spent there in days of yore! Virginia Bruce Marion Wcndra Anna L. Cable Page 2 s Of lA illlam 5ta.rrT5chtpai.Jr.. Pres'uknt George KuKuchKa KANCHE5TER GJart an 1 JarvJ rd HIGH SCHOOL Darathvj 5c.hr zth is. Jiu-P nestdznL d.rv| Jane VaJaIL rs Anna Louis L C afc� L Virginia rTaa Ptru-ca 3 2cnc.Larv| - Irea tuner SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1932, eight small but determined youngsters appeared on the R. H. S. school grounds. These were the new first graders and the “hope to be seniors of 1944. This included such familiar names as Maqon Wondra, Anna L. Cable, Dorothy Schreibeis, Nina M. Johns- ft ton. Bill Tschirgi, George Kukuchka Mike Kukuchka and Doris Ka wulok. The remainder of the years spent in the primary room didn’t see too much activity except that we were becoming acquainted with our classmates and were just becoming quite a problem for the teacher. We lost Doris in the first grade but Clair Reed joined our class in the second. The fall of ’35 found us in the intermediate room with a new teacher, and a red-haired one, at that, Mi's Gebo by name. Although we didn’t know it at the time, we were to become the problems of that school for a few years. Many different things happened during those years that we will always remember as a part of our old school days. For instance, ask Marion if he still remembers trying to make our recesses longer and then ask him what happened. When in the fifth grade Nina M. wai passed on to the sixth grade, much to our disgust, but we didn’t care, we could find somebody else to copy off of. Willie Hauf joined our forces in the sixth grade and, I might add, has been a steady come-back off and on for many years. In the eighth grade three new members came into our midst— Virginia Bruce, Barbara Alley and James Sexton, who dropped out in the middle of the year. Barbara left near the end of the year. By some mishap we all were promoted into high school. The only effect this had on us was to quiet us down a little. It was a very small “little,” too. Our personalities, however, were ss diverse as our visages. Most of the boys got “stuck” on one of the girls of the class for a week or so. But it happens that now the attraction has “staled” and their in terests are in some ‘Tittle bundle of sweetness” outside of the school. (Could I be referring to Bill Tschirgi?) Clair Reed, who furnished a major share of the masculine charm in our class, left in the middle of his Sophomore year. And did we poor girls ever mourn his loss! Our deficiency in number was removed when Mary Jane Walters entered our class in her Junior year. She was from Clearmont. After worshipping her in silence for about two weeks, our interest died down and she became just “one of the class.” She remained one of the class and is graduating with us this year. Now that Ranchester High School has given us all that it can give us, we’re going on to higher things, with some going to college and some to the armed forces. But we all plan to do something good and worth-while with our lives. We’ll all succeed if we work and struggle against anything that gets in our way of making it a success. Page 15 CLASS PROPHECY After spending six long years in the Navy, on the aircraft carrier, “The Spider,” I at last was headed home. The ship seemed to go slower as I sighted The Golden Gate Bridge. At last we made port and we all rushed ashore to get the mail. I was so thrilled to get a letter from Dorothy, good ole' Dorothy, she hadn’t forgotten me even though she did have a well-known husband and a horse racing ranch in California. Her letters are always newsy and this time it was full of news about our old clas'-mates. She started the news by telling of Marion being a war hero. I won’t tell everything she wrote but he had made a name for himself. He had become a major and had been decorated with the Congressional Medal for gallantry in action. He had at last risen to the place where he didn’t have to salute all the officers any more and once again Marion was himself—a little slow-moving!!! Anna Louise had her dret m come true. She was now top singer in all opera companies. Already she has her 2%-year-old girl practic- ing the scale. The only dark thing about her marriage i3 that she supports her husband, who keeps her penniless. Now this part of her letter I couldn’t believe. She told me if I were in San Francisco long, be sure and go to Mike’s Dine and Dance. Ginny Gay was the special feature. I cou’dn’t imagine who that could be. I read on a little further and it read that Virginia Bruce had gone movie star crazy and changed her name. She seemed to be getting places fast. My eyes bugged out, but that’s what it said. I read on and found that George was still single. His heart hadn’t yet healed from being broken. He still hadn’t the nerve to go back ; nd speak his heart to the girl of his dreams, Mary Jane. And as for Mary Jane, she had found herself very happy being a secretary. You see hei' boss “Bud was established in selling guitars and he serenaded her every moment of the day. People around Ran- chester and Parkman were preparing a lovely garden wedding for these two happy people. Well! The rest of the letter was of questions. Oh, yes, she did say that if I went to the races at Santa Anita, to be sure to bet on her horse “Blue Eyes,” because he always won. With this her letter ended and it made me feel good to hear from Dorothy and also to know what my classmates were doing. I was hoping to be able to see some of them soon, since I was going home at last. Bill Tschirgi Dorothy Schreibeis Page 16 CLASS WILL To the merry Seniors of ’45, Who are always gay and much alive, We, of the class of ’44 Make our class will and nothing more. To Wanda, who always has something to say and do We leave the typewriters and all the boys, too, And hope that she will make good use of them, And that is the will of we Seniors, ahem! To Vincent who is the knowledge master We give our books so he can learn faster. When it comes to tall tales he can’t be beat, On fishing, dancing and how to be sweet. To Frank, who a rattley old Ford does drive, We will all our knowledge for which he can strive. In addition, we leave him all the girlies, too, To whom, we hope, he will be true. To Doris, who is the army’s sweetheart, We will our lesson on the kissing art. But we hope the school work she will do And her troubles will be very few. To all you Juniors we leave our ability to agree, Our books, our desks, and all you see, And after we have gone out the front door, We hope you’ll remember the Seniors of ’44. —Anna Louise Cable. Page 17 BANQUET AND PROM The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held Saturday, May 13, at the Ranchester Community Hall at 6 p. m. A Spanish theme was used. The toastmaster was Frank Kawulok of the Junior class. Bill Tschirgi of the Senior class gave the response. A skit by the Senior girls was given at the banquet, much to the surprise of the Juniors. The banquet was brought to a close at 8 o'clock, leaving an hour of intermission before the starting of the prom. The hall was beautifully decorated and the grand march was held at 9:30 p. m. The couples enjoyed the popular songs played by Larry Woods orchestra. ♦ COMMENCEMENT The 1944 Seniors of Ranchester High School, attired in grey “caps and gowns”, surmounted the first milestone in their educational careers Wednesday evening, May 17, at 8 o’clock at the Ranchester Community Hall. A short program was given, featuring the address of Reverend Petzold of Lodge Grass, Mont. Virginia Mae Bruce and Anna Louise Cable presented the Val. and Sal., respectively. Special music was provided by Bert Johnston and Jared Hallowell. Mr. Burch and Vin- cent Johnston, president of the Student Council, awarded the honors. BACCALAUREATE Special services were held at the Ranchester Community Church Sunday evening, May 14, to honor the graduating class of 1944. Reverend E. J. Bemthal of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Sheridan gave an inspiring message. Page 18 Juniors Freshmen Sophomores r.Ii. . Juniors Wanda Grace Melby Doris Kawulok William Hauf Frank Kawulok Vincent Johnston Motto: Flower Colors: “We do the difficult immediately, and for the im- possible it takes us a little longer.” Red Carnation. Red and White. During the last part of September this year, the Junior Class elected class officers: Frank Kawulok as president, Willie Hauf as vice president. Wanda Melby was elected secretary-treasurer. The student council representatives were Doris Kawulok and Vincent Johnston, who was president of the organization. This year the Juniors have served refreshments at a few of the basketball games, which were popular this winter. They also make preparations for the banquet and prom to be given in May. THOSE JUNIORS Those Juniors are a silly lot, they’ll probably stay in that grade until they rot. The only reason they made it this far, the teachers must have left the door ajar. You always see them running through the halls, causing others to take falls. Most of them are a mess, especially in the way they dress. But they’ll probably do all right, even if they're not very bright. We’ve run the Juniors down a bit; we still like them, we must admit. They’re always a happy bunch you can tell by the way they eat their lunch. To give the Juniors a little credit, they’re a pretty good bunch! You said it! We wish the Juniors lots of luck, but after all this, we’d better duck! Frances Harris. Georgia Bruce. Page 20 f Sophomores ’46 Ben Schreibeis Georgia Bruce John Burgess Ileene Weber Denzil Madron Francis Harris Jared Hallowell Ethel Mae Anderson Class Colors: Red and Blue. Motto: Hitch your wagon to a star. Flower: American Beauty Rose. At thfe beginning of the school year, September 8, 1943, eight stu- dents entered Ranchester High to begin as Sophomores, after strug- gling through a hard year as Freshmen. Their subjects were: Geometry, English II, Biology, and World History. A couple of the Sophomores who have taken one or two of these subjects in previous years are taking several subjects of the Juniors. They have found their classes very interesting and all hope that next year they will all be smiling Juniors. SARCASM (By Georgia and Frances) There is a certain class in school, They’re as stubborn as a mule. This class is always backward and shy, But boy how they make the erasers fly! The sophomores are a studious bunch, For a geometry test they’d miss their lunch. They enjoy their studies so well Sometimes they don’t even hear the bell. Now Burgess, Johnny, that railroad bum, Most people say he’s rather dumb. There’s Weber, Ileene, five by five She sure is good at that stuff called jive. Hallowell, Jared, who likes proposition, To learn them is his life’s ambition. Harris, Frances, that sweet girl, Some day hopes to marry an Earl. Madron, Denzil, the innocent one, Always fond of having his fun, Wants her man short just for a pal. • And that boy called Schreibeis, Ben, Couldn’t keep him from Frances if you put him in a pen. Page 23 Freshmen Helen Kawulok Dolores Madron Bert Johnston Gerald Schilling: Dorothy Kawulok Jerry Dierks Jimmy Strait Elaine Kawulok Georgia Lee Burgess Class Colors: Red, White and Blue Motto: “Honesty is the best policy.” Flower: Flowering Cactus. Again, as in former years, the Freshmen marched into the High School ready for four years of work. This year the president of the class was Jerry Dierks, and Gerald Schilling took office as the vice. The secretary and treasurer was filled by Elaine Kawulok while the Student Council representative was Bert Johnston. This Freshman Class was the third largest ever to enter here with ten members. Betty Anderson and Hilda Hauf left at the end of the first semester. During the entire year the rest of the High School was entertained by two parties that the Freshmen were kind enough to give us. INITIATION As usual the Freshmen were again formally brought into the midst of the High School with a day of costumes and entertainment. During the course of the eventful day everyone was fully entertained with an assembly and the jokes that were pulled on the not too happy Freshies. Helen Kawulok, dressed as a dignified gentleman with a monacle and cigar, kept everyone laughing. Dolores looked like something out of this world dressed as a baby, but perhaps brought back memories to some. Nothing could be more complete than Sally Rand, portrayed by Bert, and a good job, we might add. Although no initiation would be complete without some boys dressed as girls and Gerald along with Jerry could not have been better. The rest of the initiation was completed with a scare-crow by Elaine, and Georgia Lee had a suit of old underwear. Dorothy was a mop woman and Jimmy was a girl from the South Seas. Page 24 Junior High Elementary Grades r.Ii. s. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES SEVENTH GRADE Catherine Fiedor Bobby Hauf Helen Kukuchka Anton Kawulok Dick Reed Kathleen Sperl Philip Dunn Motto: Colors: Flower: il EIGHTH GRADE John Bruce Raymond Johnston Don Johnson William Kukuchka Raymond Weber Bobby Weber Cleta Newlon Ruth Schreibeis Betty Kuzma “Learn to live and live to learn” GreCn and White. Sweetpea. This year the seventh and eighth grades began the school year with electing Raymond Johnston as president; vice president, Don Johnson; secretary and treasurer, Helen Kukuchka. Ruth Schreigeh was the Student Council representative. The only school paper that was published was published by the seventh and eighth graders. It was called the “Scribblers.” They also gave an interesting assembly program and gave a party inviting the freshmen, April 28. Betty Kuzma was supposed to contribute a poem for this space— failure to meet the annual deadline prompted the editor to call on Mr. Burch for two of his old stand-by selections. (Mr. Burch accepts no responsibility; for any resemblances to persons living or dead, implied here, are purely coincidental.) ♦ TO MARION OR MARIAN Me love has flew Her done me dirt. Me did not know Her was a flirt. To them in love Let I forbid— Lest they be doed Like I’ve been did. I hate he, I hate he, I wish he were die. Him say he love me. And darn he, him lie. From I he has went. From I he did gone And left I all alone. Oh, cruel world, how could it was! Page 26 Fo% r4h Fi-f +U. GraJe. SeyenH Gra.J«. CyriJe. INTERMEDIATE ROOM LENA R. SEIG, Teacher School in the Intermediate Room opened with an enrollment of twenty-two pupils as follow:: GRADE FIVE Eugene Fackenthal Thomas Fiedor Betty Lucile Goodill Raymond Kawulok Margaret Kukuchka Frankie Kukuchka Dale Schilling Dorothy Townsend La Von Newlon GRADE SIX Julia Mae Cable Roberta Condray Roberta Goodill Arnold Tschirgi Betty Jean Weber Room Flower: The Goldenrcd. Motto: “Climb—there's always room at the tofc.” No changes occurred in our room except Rosalee Welch moved to another school in March. Otherwise, the attenddance has had few in- terruptions this year, although no one has the honor of perfect at- tendance. Social event- included a Hallowe’en Party, a program and tree at Christmas, a Valentine party; also a number of “spell-downs” and “cyphering matches” during the last periods on several Friday after noons. These contests included all the pupils an d created a great deal of interest. The usual sports of baseball, basketball, quoits and marbles were each enjoyed this season, but on account of war restrictions on trans- portation facilities, the usual track meet was not held. We hope by another year conditions may be so that we may resume such activities as we have enjoyed in the port. Our Art work this year has been closely correlated with Citizen- ship, Safety, Health and Social Studies. The term ends May 10th. We are all locking forward to a long, busy vacation. We all pledge ourselves to fight our enemies by producing and saving all the food we can for our armed forces on the battle fronts of the world; also for our struggling allies. Here is wishing each one a happy and successful summer vacation! Hope to see you all next fall. So Long and Good Luck to All! GRADE FOUR Beverly Barbula Joan Fiedor Darlene Fleming Donald Graham Shirley Lewis Dona Madron Robert Russel Rosalee Welch Page 29 PRIMARY ROOM MRS. EDNA DUNN, Teacher FIRST GRADE Leonora Condray Jack Fleming Eddie Kukuchka David Schreibeis THIRD GRADE Barbara Flemming Doris Hauf Jeanette Kawulok Vida Newlon Jack Russell Robert Condray David Hallowell Joan Johnson Dick Masters Richard Rubottom SECOND GRADE Myrna Bachlet Jon Davis Joe Fiedor Norma Hauf Twila Kawulok Billy Russell School opened this fall with an enrollment of twenty-three pupils. Only two of this group have dropped out during the year. Entertainments of the year included the followin: The Christmas operetta, “The Quest for Santa,” presented by the combined grades of Primary and Intermediate rooms; “Visits from Book Land Friends,” given during Bock Week, and Our Own Plays, dramatized from our favorite stories of the year. Our social events included a Hallowe’en party, a Valentine Sur- prise, a May Day party, and several picnics at the park and at the home of Jon Davis. Many of the boys and girls enjoyed the marble contests held at school this spring. Eddie Kukuchka wai our room champion and played in the Sheridan tournament. Our group formed an Audubon Club. We have enjoyed it very much and we held our meetings every two weeks. Our class officers were: Joan Johnson ____________________ Dick Masters ____________________ David Hallowell _________________ Doris Hauf____________________.... Barbara Fleming__________________ Richard Rubottom and Jack Russell Norma Hauf and Twila Kawulok President Vice President .......... Game Warden ----------- Secretary Assistant Secretary Sergeants-at-Arms Reporters Page 30 Activities R. H. S. HONOR ROLL The following students have been awarded high school honor scholarships from Ranche ter High School by the University of Wyo- ming, Laramie, Wyoming: 1926 Louise Rhode Clifford Reed 1927 Vieva C. Paulus Gerald Osgard 1928 Esther Currie Jay Mattox 1929 Ida Bell Barker Dana Ocgard 1930 Ruth Carrie Rhode 1931 Hazel Rawlings Marty Osgard 1932 Barbara Gorball Clarence A. Paustian 1933 Iva Sonners Ray Osgard 1934 Florence Gorball Robert B. Rhode 1935 Leah Lucille Sherman Byron B. Rawlings 1936 Helen C. Fitzpatrick Charles E. Steuve 1937 Anne Kathrine Kuzma Henry Troy Dierks 1938 Charlotte Clara Johnston Evan C. Dierks 1939 Edith Anne Kuzma Wilbur Q. Jester 1940 Helen Ruth Johnston Carrie Lee Jester (Special) 1941 Muriel Dierks 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston Jack Keith Hallowell 1943 Nina Marie Johnston Donald Bruce 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce William S. Tschirgi, Jr. SCHOLARSHIP AND ACTIVITY AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN ACTIVITIES Anne Kuzma 1937 Paul Paustian 1937 Charlotte Johnston 1938 Evan Dierks 1938 Edythe Kuzma 1939 Wilbur Jester 1939 Helen Ruth Johnston 1940 Alice Jean Black 1940 Carrie Lee Jester Kathryne Weber 1941 Muriel Dierks 1941 Jack K. Hallowell 1942 Nina Marie Johnston 1943 John D. Kuzma 1943 Barbara Anne Johnston 1942 Dorothy May Schreibeis 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce 1944 Marion Frank Wondra Page 32 SCHOOL YEAR — 1943-’44 Sept. 7—Everyone has had a rest so now we get to work. School has started!! 16— Elected our class officers for the year. 21— First Student Council meeting. 24—The Freshmen are a part of the High School—Initiation. 28— Teachers have a reception. Lots to eat!! Oct. 1—Our first game of the year. We really showed Dayton, 45 0. 8— Lodge Grass there. Close game, 27-20. 12— Columbus Day. No school!! Are you kidding!! 15—Big Horn there. Good game, boys. We ll beat them yet End of six weeks. Oh, brother, tests! 29— Lodge Grass here. Oh boy, an all-school party. More fun! Nov. 5—Big Horn game postponed. Too bad we all had to go to school. 9— Are you deaf? Had our ears tested today by an audiometer. 11—Armistice Day. Only had a half-day of school. Yippee!! 17— Played Big Horn here. 27-24. 18— Junior High assembly. Program on National Book Week. 19— Powder River Athletic Association meeting. We all got shot —Fooled you—only for smallpox and diphtheria. 24— Another Junior class assembly. Also more tests, as it is the end of the second six weeks. 25— Oh boy, turkey!!! Thanksgiving and one-day vacation. Dec. 10—Junior class party. First game of basketball with Monarch. 24-17. Some game, boys. 15— Played Dayton Elks there. Nice going, rustlers. 56-23. 16— Got shot again. This time only for diphtheria. 17— Lodge Grass here—keep up the good work. 28-15. 22— Primary and Intermediate rooms give Christmas plays. Did you see Santa?? 23— Oh boy, vacation!! What should I do, sleep or eat? ? ? Jan. 3—Here we are again. Where do we start? 7—We’ll beat them yet Big Horn over there, 31-20. 13— Here we are again at the middle of the year and that usually means tests. 14— Tournament here. Looks bad; we won first place from Clear- mont, 23-22. 21— Oh, heck! Clearmont beat us by four baskets down there, 29- ,25. Had a nice party for us. 26— What a game. Sheridan “Colts,” 29-28. They say they will beat us down there. We’ll see. 28—Lodge Grass. We won, 30-21. Feb. 8—We play Big Horn here. 11—Beat Clearmont. We did, 31-29. 15— Played Monarch here. Another close game. 17—We beat Sheridan ... by one basket!! 20-18. 22— Somebody was still the next morning. We played the Alumni here and beat, 28-24. Page 33 Mar. 2—More fun. District tournament at Gillette. Who was that was out in a green car and saw the town?? I wonder. . . We won second plaice. Laramie, here we come. 16— 18—State basketball tournament at Laramie. We didn’t do too well but we had a good time, anyway. Gerald found a girl at the dime store and we had a good time playing cards . . at least for awhile. 27— Basketball season ended so baseball starts. Apr. 3—Play books arrived so we start practicing the play. 5—The first tick shots are given at the Club Room. 12—Second shots are given. My arm is getting sore—how about you? 28— Annual deadline. Junior high traveling party. May 5—Junior and Senior play “Hobgoblin House.” Boy, I sure was nervous. 10—Surprise, the Seniors took a holiday . . . Sneak Day. 12— Seniors out. 13— Prom and Banquet. Thanks, Juniors. 14— Baccalaureate for the departing seniors. 17— Commencement at the hall and the seniors are through. 18— Turned in our books and SCHOOL IS OUT! HAPPY VACATION TRY AGAIN By William Edward Hickson ’Tis a lesson you should heed, Try again; If at fir't you don't succeed, Try again; Then your courage should appear, For if you will persevere. You will conquer, never fear, Try again. Once or twice, though you should fail. Try again; If you would at last prevail, Try again; If we strive, ’tis no disgrace Though we do not win the race; What should we do in that case? Try again. If you find your task is hard. Try again. Time will bring you your reward. Try again; All that other folk can do, Why, with patience, may not you? Only keep this rule in view Try again. . i Page 34 JUNIOR-SENIOR CLASS PLAY “HOBGOBLIN HOUSE By Jay Tobias CHARACTERS Darium Krupp, the old caretaker of Hobgoblin House Bill Tschirgi Miss Priscilla Carter, the present owner Wanda Melby Marian Carter, her niece Dorothy Schreibeis Jill Carter, Marian’s younger sister Mary J. Walters Frank Harlow, Marian’s fiance .................. Marion Wondra Jack Loring, Jill’s fiance George Kukuchka Susan Parkins, the “Henglish ’ousekeeper” Virginia Bruce Henry Goober, the darky gardener Vincent Johnston Delilah Worts, the darky cook Anna L. Cable Bluebeard Bronson, an escaped maniac Frank Kawulok Bill Wilkins, his keeper Martin Schilling The Headless Phantom, ? ? ? ? ? Doris Kawulok Mr. Burch, Director SYNOPSIS OF PLAY Miss Priscilla Carter purchased “Hobgoblin House” in the Ozark mountains in order to get her two nieces, Marion and Jill, away from Jack Loring and Frank Harlow, who she believes to be fortune hunters. The girls will receive their inheritance when they are 21, although if they see the two boys once in six months they will not receive it until they reach 25. When fhey arrive they find the house spooky and deserted except for the old caretaker. Darius Krupp. He tells them to go back for the house is haunted by a Nellie Bronson who had her head chopped off by her in ane husband. When a wail is heard from the fireplace they investigate and find a human skull. The two boys come and try to scare Aunt Priscilla into going back by dressing up as ghosts. They almost succeed until she finds out their true identity as the two boy friends of her nieces. The two boys find an old bloody cleaver in the ashes of the fireplace and it is believed to be the cleaver of Bluebeard Bronson. A large key drops from the fireplace and is found to be the long-lost key to the mysterious closet which, when opened, reveals the ghostly apparation of the head of Nellie Bronson. Aunt Priscilla believes the boys to be responsible for all that hap- pens but she begins to think differently when Bluebeard Bronson really comes in searching for his Nellie. Things begin to clear up when the two boys break out of the kitchen where they were tied up by the sup- posed Bluebeard and Krupp. Krupp tells them that these men are all part of a kidnaping gang that had brought the Chicago heiress, Patricia Arnold, to hold her there for ransom. Patricia comes in and tells them that she is responsible for all of the screaming and the head in the closet. All of the ghostly things that had happened were all made up in order to get everyone out of the house so that no one would discover her presence. The boys are overwhelmed to find that they will receive $25,000 each for her return and they will be able to marry the girls. Page 35 WHO’S WHO Frances Harris—Francie Chum—Ileene Slang—Gor.h! Ambition—Graduate (some day) Will become—Widow Hideout—Parkman John Burgess—Johnny Chum—Denzil Slang—What time is it? Ambition—To get somewhere Will become—Taxi driver Hideout—His car Wanda Melby—Wanda Chum—Dot Slang—Glad to know ya! Ambition—Stenographer Will become—Boxer Hideout—In alleys. Frank Kawulok—Frank Chum—Marion Slang—You ain’t a-kiddin’! Ambition—Husband z z z Will become—Romeo H ideout—Dayton Doris Kawulok—Doris Chum—A soldier ? ? Slang—Dam it! An.bition—Wife Will become—Prize fighter Hideout—It’s kept secret Vincent Johnston—Sonny Chum—Doris Slang—That’s corny! Ambition—Movie director of female parts Will become—Hobo Hideout—You guess ? ? William Hauf—Willie Chum—Dot Slang—Don’t let ’em kid ya! Ambition—He won't tell Will become—A sailor Hideout—Half way lane Martin Schilling—Mutt Chum—Marion Slang—Oh, yeah! Ambition—Strong man in a circus Will become—Georgia’s husband Hideout—Bowling alley Dorothy Schreibeis—Dot Chum—Wanda Slang—Get outa here! Ambition—WAC Will become—Old maid Hideout—Half-way lane Mary Jane Walters—Janie Chum—Dolores Slang—Dam you! Ambition—Teacher Will become—Mother of 6 Hideout—Chevrolet Marion Wondra—Poss Chum—Elaine Slang—Now let’s no kit one another! Ambition—Another girl’s coach Will become—Bing Crosby 2nd Hideout—Dayton to Sheridan George Kukuchka—Georgie Chum—???? Slang—You’re crazy Ambition—Engineer Will become—Marine Hideout—Home Anna L. Cable—Anna Louise Chum—Doris Slang—That’s right Ambition—Music teacher Will become—Opera star Hideout—Acro s the tracks Virginia Bruce—Ginny Chum—Her sis Slang—That’s what the book says Ambition—Go to college Will become—Stenographer to the President. Hideout—Bank William Tschirgi—Bill Chum—Chubby Slang—Why, shore! Ambition—Admiral in navy Will become—Reverend Hideout—Sheridan (Continued on Page 40) Page 36 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council enjoyed a quiet year with very little business. It started out the year by giving a dancing and game party for pupils and teachers from grades 7 to 12. When basketball season started the Council set the prices for admission. This spring when it came time for the annual the Council helped select the staff with the aid of the faculty. The seven members included Dorothy and Marion from the Senior class. Doris and Vincent represented the Junior class, Francis the Sophomore class, Bert the Freshmen, and Ruth the Seventh and Eighth graders. OFFICERS President_______________________ Vincent Johnston Vice President ............... Dorothy Schreibeis Secretary and Treasurer ......... Frances Harris INVICTUS Out of the night that covers me. Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced or cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. —William Ernest Henley. Page 39 WHO’S WHO Dolores Madron—Sis Chum—Mary Jane Slang—You shut up! Ambition—Housewife Will become—married Hideout—Home Helen Kawulok—Helen Chum—Gerald Slang—Gosh! Ambition—To grow up Will become—Wife of a moron Hideout—Before a mirror James Strait—Jimmie Chum—Everyone Slang—!(ffi$ @x Ambition—Cowboy Will become—President Hideout—Home Gerald Schilling—Gerald Chum—Helen Slang—Why you— A mbition—Farmer Will become—Yard bird Hideout—Where there’s girls Bert Johnston—Bertie Chum—Dolore-. Slang—Oh, that's sloppy Ambition—Pilot Will become—Gremlin Hideout—Swimming hole Georgia Burgess—Lee Chum—Anyone handy Slang—Doesn’t use it A mbition—Telegraph operator Will become—Seamstress Hideout - Study hall Dorothy Kawulok—Dorey Chum—??? Slang—Censored Ambition—Wife Will become—Gangster Hideout—Where she shouldn’t be Jerry Dierks—Jerry Chum—Denzil Slang—Oh, gee whiz Ambition—Basketball champ Will become—Artist Hideout—We can’t find it Elaine Kawulok—Elaine Chum—Everyone Slang—Don’t Ambition—Movie star Will become—Dorothy Lamour 2nd Hideout—Movies Georgia Bruce—Bruce Chum—Helen Slang—Oh, my gosh! Ambition—Soldier’s wife??? Will become—School teacher Hideout—In a V-8 Jared Hallowell—Jerry Chum—Louise Slang—Oh, my gosh! Ambition—Husband Will become—Moron Hideout—Near Bruce’s Denzil Madron—Dent Chum—Everyone Slang—How do you do? Ambition—Comedia n Will become—Movie star Hideout—His car Ileene Weber—Eenie Chum—Frances Slang—I say ol’ girl Ambition—Navy nurse Will become—Grannie of quints Hideout—You guess? ? ? Ben Schreibeis—Ben Chum—Frances Slang—Ouch! Ambition—Get to Chicago Will become—Bandit Hideout—Everywhere Page 40 tu Jen 4 C o unci A nnua I £ Athletics FOOTBALL « The 1943 season was a tough but successful one for the Ranchester Rustlers. The Purple and Gold gridsters had a fast and clashing season. The team was light but persistent. The opponents were also fast and strong, and they all outweighed the Ranchester six. Five games were played and there was not an easy game on the schedule. Three games were won and two games lost. This is the result of good team work, spirit, and support of the school. R- H. S. 45 Dayton 0 R- H. S. 27 Lodge Grass ... 20 R. H. S. 13 Big Horn............. 26 R. H. S. 8 Lodge Grass 7 R- H. S. 24 Big Horn ___________ 27 Name— Position Total Points M. Wondra (Captain Quarterback 18 F. Kawulok Left Halfback 36 V. John.'ton Right End 33 W. Hauf Right Halfback 18 D. Madron Center 0 B. Schreibeis Left End 0 J. Strait Substitute 0 J. Dierks Substitute 6 The Rustlers outscored their opponents about 37 points. The to- tals were: R. H. S., 117. Visitors, 80. Page 44 BASKETBALL The Ranchester Basketball team had a very successful year of ball playing. They played 19 games of which they won 12. They at- tended three tournaments, the Ranchester Pre-Season Tourney, of which they were champions; the Powder River District at Gillette, of which they placed second with the help of the great deal of cheering done by the Pep Club. They also attended the Wyoming State Tour- nament at Laramie. This year was the first since 1927 that the Ran- chester hoopsters attended the State Tournament at Laramie. The team will lose two players. Marion Wondra and William Hauf. The remaining players will probably return next year: The players’ tallies are as follows: Free Throws Player— G. Q- FC. MD. MS. F. TP. Marion Wondra 19 76 43 14 21 28 100 Frank Kawulok 19 76 18 23 43 23 59 William Hauf 19 75 45 22 28 36 112 Vincent Johnston 19 76 23 13 19 25 59 Martin Schilling 19 76 67 32 40 21 166 Ben Schreibeis 12 19 2 1 4 7 5 Gerald Schilling 18 45 5 5 6 11 15 Jared Hallowell 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 Jerry Dierks _ 8 11 1 0 0 0 2 Denzil Madron 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 Totals ... 204 110 161 151 518 Page 47 BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD 1943-1944 Ranchester 17 Monarch 24 56 Dayton 23 28 Lodge Grass 15 20 Big Horn 31 25 Big Horn 22 23 Clearmont 22 25 Clearmont 29 29 Sheridan “Colts” 28 30 Lodge Grass 21 18 Big Horn 29 31 Clearmont 19 21 Monarch 19 20 Sheridan “Colts” 18 28 Alumni 24 37 Moorcroft 36 33 Upton 30 20 Big Horn 23 « • • CO —� Hanna 40 26 Shoshoni 43 'Ranchester Tourney. 'Northeast Basketball Regional at Gillette. 'State Basketball Tournament at Laramie. TEAM RECORD Season of 1943-1944 Team Scoring— • Won Field Goals Free Made Throws Missed Personal Fouls Total Points Home Team 12 204 110 161 151 518 Opponents 7 214 68 117 215 496 Page 48 THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AS I SAW IT “Hey, I hear the train!” howled Wanda and in a minute's time everyone was ready to board the train, with suitcases in hand, and the train hadn’t appeared around the bend yet. Yes, you guessed it, we were headed for Gillette, the windy town, for the basketball tour- nament. It seems that we had a fear of not being able to get on the train . . . at least the girls did. But to my surprise all 23 of us safely boarded the train and were on our way in no time flat. To some of the group thir, was the first time to ride the train; to others their first time to the tournament. As we passed through Sheridan and Clearmont more boarded. The Clearmont girls weren’t as lucky as we; their suitcases looked as if they had been through wear and tear after sitting on them. After sitting for about five hours we finally retched our destina tion. Gee! what a relief. Stretching our bones and no mere “rummy” and “hang man” till we started back home. Now! the job to find our rooms which were promised to us. Did I rayroems ? ? To our surprise a basement we entered! One big room and four beds. We looked at each other and didn’t know what to say. We decided to like it, because we had to live here for three days. Oh, yes, we did have a piece of a kitchen. This we used to cook our meals. We started to unpack, but ho, nearly 4 o’clock. Our boys were to play at 4. Everything was dropped and away up the hill we trotted. Did we ever yell! No wonder our boys beat Moorcroft, even if it was by one point. This placed Ranchester to play Upton at 7 the next evening. That evening, our boys played the best basketball they have played this season. Willie said he was weak, and Marion said he felt sick; maybe that's the reasen he hit the basket. Now for the other boys: their temperatures weren’t normal. One could look at Bill and Coach snd see that. The only bad thing that happened to us that night was Mutt who got his ankle hurt by letting it get in the way of one of those Uptcn boys. Oh, yes. we won that game, too!! We had more barketball admirers from Ranchester Friday. Our missing girl, Elaine, was among them. Back to the “basement” everything happened. Pillow fights, and it's a wonder that feathers didn’t fly, for everything else did. Ask Mr. Burch, he likes pillow fights, too. It was usually late when we settled down to sleep. Did I say sleep? ? At least it was ’till 7. We had some early birds a7, well as night owls. We had some very good cooks. That’s when the food came out of the can. And it’s a good thing most of the food came out of cans because the potatoes for potato salad are still waiting to be cooked. We decided we did not like Gillette water. A few of the girls became ill, at least that’s their story. We’ll try to believe them. Page 49 Shows—one can tell that the “gang” from Ranchester likes shows. At least they went a lot. Oh! say. 7 o’clock again and up the hill to see our boys win. Saturday night and the finals; the place was jammed full of people. When our team played we had most of the crowd yelling for our side. But, no wcnder, who wants to yell for Big Horn ? Some- thing was wrong with our boys, they couldn’t hit at all. I guess the spirit hadn’t moved them, but the last four or five minutes our boys played basketball. But we girls had lost our voices long before that. We were proud of our boys, even if they did lose to Big Horn. This placed us SECOND in the B class and that had never happened before to a Ranchester team. Now that it was over some cf us went to the dance. I don’t mean dance, because the dirt on the floor was thick enough to make mud pies, and the music (has anybody ever heard me play? Well I know I could do that good, so one has an idea of what it was like.) If anybody wants to know what the Gillette cemetery looks like, ask Frank, Mutt or even Bill!! We’ve heard. Sunday, it would have to storm, but it wouldn’t be a tournament without some snow and WIND. When the train came in everybody tried to be the first one on. Everyone did manage to get a seat. The trip home wasn’t as tiring as going down. At least Duchie had some good arguments with a city duck, who didn’t think much of the farm. R-A-N-chester, aaaaah! It looks pretty good, doesn’t it. By Mon- day morning everyone in town knew that we had had a good time, even if we couldn’t talk above a whisper. To the teachers’ surprise almost everybody made it back to school Monday, tco. But the fun wasn’t over yet; our problem now was to get our boys to Laramie. We made it, too. I hope that the team of next year will be able to play basketball as well as the team of this year. To the girls and boys I hope that they will have as much fun and enjoy the trips to the tournaments ahead as much as we did. Good luck. —Dorothy Schreibeis. Page 50 STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT On a frosty morning in March, the basketball squad, 15 to be more exact, left for the State Tournament at Laramie for four days, having won second place at Gillette in B class. The trip down was eventful, running off the road—and the Esquire was interesting, too. We ar- rived about 8:30 p. m. and watched some games for awhile, then we were all ready for bed—but no beds. They finally put us in with Basin about 1 o’clock. The following day was spent in sight-seeing and going to a vaude- ville—the boys love to swoon, too. Our game was at 10:00 that night. Too bad, but we lost to Hanna! Friday was our day for sight-seeing, with some of us going through the buildings from the basement to the roof. That afternoon everyone had to rest for the game with Shoshoni that afternoon at 3:00. What a game, we really lost. That night we attended a show, at least some of us, anyway, and the wonderful part of it was that we didn’t have to walk. Fooled you, huh. Coach? After we got home some of us were engaged in a friendly game of poker. Willie had to go to bed, and I had to go take a shower. We should learn to play our hands • better. The next day, Saturday, was the day of freedom with no game' to play. In the morning we took a swim in the pool—nice swimming suite the University has. In the afternoon everyone was engaged in buying presents to take home to the folks. After our last meal in the cafeteria we were all busy trying to convince the Coach that we shouldn’t have to walk downtown. We walked. He is stubborn, or just likes his exercise, maybe. Sunday morning saw us on our way home. All in all, we couldn’t have asked for a better time, although we were kind of glad to get back and I know that all the basketball boys hope to go there again. Bill Tschirgi. Page 51 PEP CLUB The high school girl’s pep club was once again organized with Miss Kuzma as our sponsor. Wanda Melby was elected president; Dorothy Schreibeis as vice president, and Elaine Kawulok as secretary and treasurer. We had as our cheer leaders, Ileene Weber and Frances Harris. We had a very good team this year to yell for and we did a good job. We still kept our motto, “Win or lose, we’re proud of youse. We journeyed to Gillette along with the team and everyone had a won- derful time. At the Ranchester tournament the pep club served hot dogs, pie, pop and pop corn through the day. We also had a pop corn sale and helped our boys in giving a carnival for the benefit of going to Lara- mie. ♦ MARBLES As usual the lower grade school boys started playing marbles early this spring. When the marble tournament rolled around thi3 year, the boys were all waiting anxiously. Dale Schilling and Donald Graham from the Intermediate room, and Eddie Kukuchka from the Primary room were the winners from this school. The tournament was held on Saturday, April 8, at the Holy Name School in Sheridan. There were seven other schools present. Even though the boys didn't come out first, it was a good try. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL The “Baby Rustlers” played two outside games thi-, year, both with Monarch. They failed to win either gtme. Scores were: 14-6 and 13-7. They played several “practice” games with the Freshmen and Sophomore members of the basketball team. In all of these games the “Baby Rustlers”, for the most part, made a good showing. We look forward with expectancy to the laurels which these diminutive men of sprouting ambition will in the future win. Page 52 RANCHESTER, WYOMING, IN 1944 u Ranchester is a small town at the foothills of the Big Horn Moun- tains and situated by the Tongue River. Its elevation is 3,375 feet and in the 1940 census, its population was 189. Many changes have been made in the last year. At Tschirgi’s gas station is the place where many school children stop at noon hour to buy candy and ice cream. Every noon the high school gang goes to see “Mom” Tschirgi, as she is called by the crowd, and tells her the news from school. Across from Tschirgi’s you see the V. C. Johnston Lumber Com- pany. This is where the farmers buy their lumber and other odds and ends needed on the ranch and farm. Walking across the street from Johnston’s you come to the bank run by Mr. Rawlings, “The Banker,” where the farmers do their bank- ing. Then, if you keep walking, as if going to school, you come to the honey house owned by Mr. Reed. It has been painted again. He sells honey over a large territory. Going toward the railroad track, you come to the Black and John- son store, operated by John Black and Alfred Johnson. They have built a freezing plant on their store, which is very helpful to our com- munity and other surrounding communities. Many people now have the convenience of having deer, antelope, elk and other meat in the lockers for their use. Across the street is the NU Bar, owned by Fred and Anna Prill, and this is the place where the high school “kids” go after the bas- ketball games. There they dance to the “juke box.” On the corner over the NU Bar is the building worked in by Albert Masters, who is a taxidermist. This is a new trade in Ranchester. The hotel is just across the corner, owned by Henry and Elizabeth Rassmussen. This is the only hotel in Ranchester. The depot is still operated by Mr. Hallowell. During one General Science class, they went to the depot where Mr. Hallowell explained how the telegraph worked. This proved very interesting and I’m sure that some of it is remembered by the students. Page 53 Beside the honey hou -e is the garage owned by Virgil Graham. This is where people of Ran«4iester and surrounding communities have repairs made on their automobiles and machinery. Across from the garage is the Ranchester Community Hall. Here many community affairs such as Farm Bureau, Men’s Club, Ladies' Club, Tick Fever Clinic, and other community affairs are held. But most important i , that all school affairs are held here. Every year it includes basketball games, plays, prom, commencement and bacca- laureate services. Also held here was a bond rally with Wolf, Sheridan, Parkman and Pass Creek. We went over our quota by selling $15,000 of war bonds. The Men’s Club sponsored it, with the help of the Ladies’ Club. Also a Red Cros-; Dance was held this year. At the intersection of Highways 87 and 14 is the Gateway Service Station run by Alec Barbula and Marion Wondra. It is also a place where fishermen “swap yarns about their many experiences. Everyone in this community has contributed his share in helping with these affairs. + RANCHESTER 4-H CLUB Leader Paul Paustian President Vincent Johnston Vice President Dallas Newlon Secretary Eddie Kukuchka The club has meetings every two weeks on Thursday nights. The club was organized lfte in March, although most members started their projects long before in order to have good stock for the fair. The members who are taking sheep are: Jerry Dierks, Ben Schrei- beis, Dallas Newlon, La Von Newlon. and Phillip Dunn; in gardening there are Don Johnson, Raymond Johnston, Bert Johnston and Vincent Johnston; Eddie Kukuchka is tsking beef and Dick Reed has bees. Ruth Schreibeis and Ben Schreibeis each are taking dairy calves. Page 54 JOKES + Jack: “What happened to Bill?” Jill: “He threw a lit cigar in an open manhole and stepped on it.” Don: “My father doesn’t spank me. He says it hurts him more than it hurts me.” Jerry: “My golly, he must be sympathetic.” Don: “No, he has rheumatism in his arm.” Dorothy: “Why are you limping—do your shoes hurt?” Bill: “No, but my feet do.” Diner: “Waiter, I’ll have pork chops with fried potatoes, and I'll have the chops lean.” Waiter: “Yes, sir; which way, sir?” Marion: “Are you yawning?” Frank: “No, I’m giving a silent Indian war whoop.” Mr. Burch: “Hurrah! $2.00 at last for my magazine article.” Mr. Barron: “Really, from whom?” Mr. Burch: “The Express Company—they lost it.” Wife: “Do you like this hat turned down, dear?” Husband: “How much is it?” Wife: “Oh, eleven dollars.” Husband: “Yes, turn it down!” Oh Honey! Mary had a swarm of bees And they, to save their lives, Had to go around with her For Mary had the hives. Admiral: “And how did you know I was an Admiral—by the roll in my walk?” Sweet Young Thing: “No, by the roll in your wallet!” First Looie: “I understand the Colonel’s wife just crowned him with a fish bowl.” Second Looie: “Global war, eh?” Page 57 THE OLD FAMILIAR FACES I have had playmates, I have had companions In my days of childhood, in my joyful school days— All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I have been laughing, I have been carousing, Drinking late, sitting late, with my bosom cronies— All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I loved a Love once, fairest among women: Closed are her doors on me, I must not see her— All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I have a friend, a kinder friend has no man: Like an ingrate, I left my friend abruptly; Left him to muse on the old famliiar faces. Ghost-like I paced the haunts of my childhood. Earth seemed a desert I was bound to traverse, Seeking to find th old familiar faces. Friend of my bosom, thou more than a brother. Why wert thou not born in my father’s dwelling? So might we talk of the old familiar faces— How some they have diedfi and some they have left me, And some are taken from me; all are departed— All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. —Charles Lamb. Page 58 OUR ADVERTISERS The Ranchester High School appreciates very much the cooperation of the following: Superior Laundry Schreibeis Bakery Burlington Cafe Nash-Finch Northern Seed Co. Boston Store Carroll Furniture Store Tomsik’s Drug Tschirgi Hardware Store Rochford Shadoan's Men’s Store Vaughn and Ragsdale Hospital Pharmacy B. O. Bentley Bentley and Zullig Montgomery Ward Co. Sweetbriar Shop Totman’s City Bakery Sheridan County Electric Western Hotel Sheridan Meat Co. Ziemer Studio Ralston Realtor City Cleaning Dyeing Co. Salt Creek Transportation Co. Sheridan Commercial Co. Palace Cafe Farmers and Consumers Store Barton Battery and Electric Co. Dury Mudra’s Saddle Shop C. W. Jorgenson Reed Mortuary Quick Printing Co. Otto F. Ernst Mills Company Houx Printing Co. Goar’s Shoe Store Kellner Typewriter Supply Co. Stevens, Fryberger Co., Inc. Sheridan Greenhouse New Method Shoe Shop Sheridan Star Sheridan Press Wyoming Hatchery Sheridan Furniture Champion’s Funeral Home San-I-Dairy Ideal Cleaners Dr. R. E. Crane Brouillette’s Green Plumbing Heating Hammer Staunton and Co. C. W. Young. New York Life Insurance. Caple’s Grocery (Dayton) Page 59 JOKES Chigger Here’s to the chigger The bug that's no bigger Than the point of an undersized pen; But the welt that he raises sure itches like blazes And that’s where the rub comes in. First Man: “Did you hear about the kidnapping in Texas?” Second Man: “No, what happened?” First Man: “Oh, they finally woke him up.” Marion: “Why did you encourage Wanda to quit playing the piano and start playing the clarinet?” Frank: “Because she can’t sing when she’s playing the clarinet.” Mr. Burch: “Marion, use income in a sentence.” Marion: “I opened the door and income a cat.” Drowned Out Guide: “This, ladies and gentlemen, is the greatest cataract in the country, and if the ladies will only be silent for a moment, you will hear the deafening roar of the waters.” Page 60 � c 0 N G R A T U L A T 1 O N S to the SENIORS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 1944 For the Best in New and Used Furniture See The MOSSHOLDER FURNITURE CO. Sheridan, Wyoming With The COMPLIMENTS and BEST WISHES of THE SHERIDAN BREWING COMPANY Sheridan, Wyoming Incorporated 1889 Over a Half Century of Quality” DRINK Coca-Cola The Pause That Refreshes SHERIDAN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1944 NU Ranchester, Wyoming Fred A. and Anna V. Prill Just a Friendly Place for Friendly People” RANCHESTER STATE BANK Your Home Bank Since 1912 Capital $10,000 Surplus $10,000 Safety Deposit Boxes Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Be Safe—Insure Your Car, Home or Ranch INSURANCE See C. C. 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