Big Sandy High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Big Sandy, MT)

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THE CENTENNIAL When the laughter died down Slats gravely announced that Abbie would be next. “Pm glad,to s,ee that the entire crowd hasn?t changed to be as modest as I have. I have just returned from China where I have been in charge of a mission field. I simply could not stay away when I received Chuck's invitation. China is a very interesting place. The sheiks over there are certainly fascinating. You hopeless ‘old maids who are left in the group better return with me if you wish for a happy future.” “Walter is grinning like a ‘Cheshire Cat. He must have something worth telling.” “All right, folks. I was lucky enough to be born with the gift of gab. You probably know that Madeline and I were married a year after we gradu- ated. I at once discovered Madeline’s talent for acting. This inspired me to own a moving picture company. She has proven herself a wonder! Our home in Hollywood is the most beautiful that money could buy. I’m sure there never lived a happier guy than I.” “Our famous actress next.” everyone cried. “I think some 'honor should be bestowed on Anna, as her famous book, ‘David The Sheik has brought our fortune. The book portrays many ex- citing scenes. School teaching was my first occupation but it could never be compared with such a thrilling occupation as acting.” “Splendid! A speech from one of the greatest American playwrights.,r “Ahem! This reminds me of the time wrhen I was called upon to give an extemporaneous speech before the assembly, but I’ll endeavor to do better this time. I will gladly agree with Madeline in saying that my chosen occu- pation is more thrilling than teaching. My husband being such a famous sheik inspired me to write my latest novel. I think our home is the most gorgeous in the western states, located in Fresno California. My rich en- vironment has had a great influence on my writings. Our leisure time is spent with our private tutor, formerly my old chum, Mildred Flatness. I know she is anxious to tell you about herself. I suggest that we hear from her next.” “Come on, Milly. We are certainly surprised to find you holding such an honorable position as private tutor for our famous author.” “My highest ambition was always to remain an old maid and Anna’s private tutor. I have succeeded in reaching the goal. Anna has two of the cutest darlings and I enjoy teaching them. I am certainly interested in Anna’s profession and I sincerely hope that some day she will be as great as Mrs. B. M. Bowers.” “Verlin, you’re next ’ announced Elmer. “Be sure you truthfully tell all about yourse’f.” “Ha !Ha!” cried Verlin. “Elmer, don’t you know I am related to George Washington? Well, folks, I had a reason fer going into the trjck business in New York City. It almost makes me smile to think how love can :n- fluence a guy. lone’s true blue eyes and vamping ways certainly played a sweet melody upon my heart strings. The tune played was, “I Wish That Gal W’as Mine.’ The result was we were united in the holy bonds of matri- mony. Amen! I thank you.” “Good for you, old tinier. Wre ought to congratulate Verlin on such an excellent speech,” roared Slats. ‘T notice a dignified blonde nurse sitting among us. Let’s hear from Myrtle.” “After graduating from Big Sandy High, I went to the Deaconess

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THE CENTENNIAL CLASS PROPHECY As Geneva Pearson sat in the lobby of the Placer Hotel in Helena, a tall graceful blonde appeared. On her coat were pinned short streamers of pink and white. The colors attracted Geneva’s attention and she at once recognized her old pal Myrtle Chris tof f erson. “Hello, old cotton top,” cried Geneva. “Well for crying out loud, if it isn’t Jenny! Look out of the window, Jenny. Isn’t it a sight to behold? Governor Cole’s bus is coming all dec- orated in pink and white! It’s just packed with our old school friends. Hurry, let us hail the gang! During all the outside confusion. Governor and Mrs. Cole were busily arranged for the evening banquet and class reunion of 1937. “Oh, here they come,” whispered Mamie, “there’s Inar, Abbie, Elmer, Anna, and all the rest. Everyone is there. Oh, dear, it is all so thrilling.” “Fifteen rahs for Chuck and Mamie,” yelled a familiar voice. Slippery Rovreit stepped out to lead the snappy yell. The hall was in an uproar. Everyone was running back and forth greet, ing one another. The band struck up a gay march and the happy group filed by twos into the dining room to find their place cards. The governor arose to give his announcement. “This reminds me of the Junior Prom in 1927,” exclaimed the enthus- iastic governor. “I have chosen for my spokesman this evening Honorable Slats. We will hear from him first.” “I, Elmer Lindstrom, commonly known as Slats, have very little to say about myself. If you want to hear any of my orations, come to the State University at Missoula. 1 have been lecturer there for the past five years. Since Chuck was so kind as to call on me I think I shall turn the tables over, to hear from him.” “Thank you, Slats, but I have already had the pleasure of speaking. You all know about my occupation as governor. I’ll leave the rest for Mamie to tell.” “Hurrah, let’s hear from Mamie,” yelled the eager crowd. Mamie arose amid much applause. “I’m not the wife of Johnny Bartlett as I intended to be but fortunately the mistress of the Montana State Capitol. After we came here, we thot it would be a great plan to have a class reunion. The evening is passing swiftly and there are so many I am dying to hear from I am going to cut my speech short.” “Great! I have an inspiration. We’ll hear from Slippery Rovreit. In speaking to him this evening I was surely surprised to hear he is still single, as he was always so keen on women.” “You’ve said more than your share, Slats. Now folks, let me explain why. The reason I stayed single was because I couldn’t get Bessie Arnold. I have also found out in my experience in traveling that to be honest and just, a traveling man should remain single. Now for my revenge on Slats. Per- haps you’ll be surprised to hear he won’t be a bachelor much longer. Here’s the shock—he’s engaged to a two hundred and fifty pounder! He took Rev. O. Halliton’s advice in selecting a woman with a large appetite. Slats does not think much of the present-day pleasure seeking girl—one of those wasp- waisted, cigarette smoking, piano slaving, jazz thumping types, consequently he captured one indeed very modest.” “Whoopee! Hurray for Inar,” yelled the crowd.

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THE CENTENNIAL Hospital in Havre. I became so enthused with my work that I decided to go to Rochester. There, I am receiving a very high compensation. Mayo Brothers have a wonderful clinic. I recommend it as one of the best in the United States. I see my old pal Jenny smiling. What do you say if we hear from her next?” “That's fine. Come on Jenny, old kid.” “Oh, for goodness sakes! I’ve been so interested in everyone else’s speech and in eating that I have forgotten my own. I’m still interested m athletics. In Vassar college I am a gymnastic teacher. I am formally known back there as Mrs. Arthur Holst. I am sorry to say that I was unable to bring him with me. I thank you for your kind attention.” “Our good old friend John Hemenway is among the group that’s left. Stand up, John, and tell us -about yourself.” “I—er—I—I’m a magneto timer in Ford’s plant at Detroit. Suppose you all know I have chosen Mildred Sivertsen for my life long pal. We are personal friends of Henry Ford and mingle with the high society of the city.” “Well, if I haven’t been greener than the grass in my own front yard!” Elmer stated almost fainting. “If that’s the case you’re next Milly.” Mrs. John Hemenway really did look more beautiful than ever as she arose to give her speech. “I b.lieve John has told about all concerning us. John has certainly proven to be an all around husband. It is a great pleasure to be back among my old time friends. If any of you happen to come to Detroit be sure and call on us.” “Thank you, Milly. We’ll be sure to do that. Let’s hear from our class musician from Calgary, Carl Christofferson.” “I’ve spent many evenings trying to entertain you folks so I don’t think it is fair to expect a long speech from me now. I’m not a great hand for ta kir.g but I sure love to make my fiddle talk. Many ‘old bones’ have made their soles thin by shaking a wicked leg to my old time music.” “P nkie, you ought to have something interesting to tell us.” “I sure have. I fmaLy beat Mary Haburchak’s time; so I am now Mrs. Chuck E nsl:y. ‘The safe sure route to reach a man’s heart, Is via the stomach—not Cupid’s Dart. So if at first you don’t succeed Just trv again—my rule re-read.’ I have been a Domestic Science teacher in Montana State College at Bozeman fer the past four years. Don’t you think I have accomplished two great deeds?” “Th it’s fine Celia, we always knew you would succeed. Well I’m dumb- founded. I’ve been looking at that independent blonde all evening. I have just discovered who she is. Snap out of it, Ruth, but don’t disappoint us by saying you’re married and live on a dry land homestead.” “Oh, you needn’t worry. I’m not in the habit of disappointing people. I have kept up the good morals of the class by remaining faithful to our No rr.al Tra;nirg department. I have been teaching in the Froebel Kinder- garten in St. Louis two years.” “Glad to hear it, Ruth. How are you and your hubby getting along, Louise ?” “Me? Oh, Loma always did suit me fine. I persuaded Mr. Bilile to start a dairy farm near there. Our business is proceeding fairly well.” “I’m getting tired of jumping up and down so often to see who is left.