Burt Community School - Bears / Roundup Yearbook (Burt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1923 volume:

1 1 923 THE PIONEER Vo 1.1 Published By The Senior Class of 1923 THE PIONEER Picture of School Building 19 2 3 2 § $ $ §X§ §X T IIE P I O N E E R 3 § 3 3 S SX§ § § § §X (♦ • £ • ♦ Dedication In commemoration of the many years of faithful, loving service in the Burt Public Schools, of the unselfish, loyal and wholehearted work in the various activities of our community, and the helpful Christian influence which she has exerted upon the lives of both teachers and students, we, the students and Faculty of the Burt High School, do lovingly dedicate the 1923 Annual to Miss Eva Whitney, and trust that this volume may always be material evidence of our mutual esteem and admiration. 19 2 3 3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $KSxS 4 4 xS T HE PIONEER ANNUAL STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER .. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF____ ASSISTANT MANAGER PHOTOGRAPH EDITOR MUSIC EDITOR ______ ATHLETIC EDITORS _. LITERARY EDITOR ... I IT EDITOR ____ SENIOR EDITOR _____ ALUMNI EDITOR FINANCE COMMITTEE JOKE EDITOR ______ ___________________Orville Stow __________________ Pauline Mooie _______________ Marion Chi pm an ------------------ C wen Chi pin an ___________________ Opal Schrader ___Floyd Dnemmel, Donald Stow ---------------------- Ida Peters __________________ Francis Cogdil _____________________ Paul Manor _________________ Lauretta Larsen Martin Godfredsen, Lynn Dirksen ____________________ Guy Gidding 9 2 3 4 1 THE P I O N E E II 3 § $ $ $ S $ $ $ $ $x$ -$x£ 4 $ $ • $ THE PIONEER $ 5X x$ • $ $ $ $ $xe $ $ $ § $ $x$ 3x $ $ $x $ £ $ $ § £ ex$ sx£ jx£ $x£ 6 Faculty Pictures (now) Miss Thelma Wilkinson. A. II. Drake University ’21 Miss Mattie Warner Special Manual Arts Ames ’18 Miss Za la I. Grover. A. B. Cornell TO Prof. B. C. Gardner A. B. Lies Moines. Iowa. T7 Miss Vclva K. Hansukl Special Music Cornell '21 19 2 3 u Miss Ruth K. Anderson A. 11. University of Minn. T7 THE PIONEER Faculty Baby Pictures 19 2 3 7 THE PIONEER • $ $ $ $x$ $xs $ $ $x$ j $ § t 3 § § $ $ § § $ § $ $ $ $ $ $x$ $ $ $ $ §X$ 4 4 $x$ $ 19 2 3 8 THE PIONEER 19 2 3 THE PIONEER Senior Class OPAL SHI RADER “Pood.” Girls Glee Club '1, 4. Annual Staff Delphian 4. As sweet as her smile. ORVILLE STOW “Stow” Orchestra Boys Git e Clug 3, 1. Boys Octet 3, 4. Business Manager. Declamatory 4 A profestoinal gloom buster. It I: UNI C E SIM 31 ON S “Bunn ’ Acanthus 4 I don’t know. Jtl ARION HI I PM A N “Mon k Class President Annual Staff Mgr. Base Ball 3, 4. Acanthus 4 Declamatory 3 Boys Glee Club 3, 4 Like Napoleon in stature and ideals. — 19 2 3 10 • •••••• THE PIONEER $ § § § § $ £ £ $ $ £ $ $ £3 $ $ £ § § i $ § 3 $ (LARA SCHWEITERT “Dutch” Acanthus 4 Silence is golden, so is her hair. GUY GIDDINGS “Gid” Annual Staff. Delphian 4 I won’t worry if you don’t. GERTRUDE SAGE “Trudy” Girls Glee Club 3, 4. Acanthus 4. Hands off. I’m not to be touched. PAUL MANOR “Speck Base Ball 3, 4. Declamatory 2, 3, 1. Acanthus 4. Annual Staff Demosthenes is dead, Cicero is dead and I’m not feeling well myself. 19 2 3 ii THE PIONEER ALEEDA TOBIN “Toby’' Girls Glee Club 3, 4. Acanthus 4. You can’t kid me. HON AM) STOW “Stow’ Basket Ball 2, 4. Orchestra 3, 4. • Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4. Boys’ Octet 3, 4. Annual Staff Acanthus 4 Declamatory 3, 4. He plays in the orchestra, but toots his own horn. HAZEL SAGE Declamatory 3, 4. Delphian 4. Smiles are a language of love. FLOY!) D REM MEL “Swlck” Base Ball 3, 4. Basket Ball 4. Delphian 4. Annual Staff. Nothing too high for him. 19 2 3 12 Sx« T HE PIO N E ER $ y iy $ Z $ $ x ?X Xj X$ IDA PETERS MPId«M Girls Glee C ub 3, 4. Acanthus 4. Imagine her causing a disturbance. WARREN RINGS DOR F ‘Tink ’ Basket Ball 4. Boys Glee Club 3, 4. Boys Octet 3, 4. Delphian 4 I could enjoy life if I didn’t have to study. EDNA LOVESTAD “Bill” Delphian 4. Wake me up after class. OWEN CIIIPMAN “Bologna” De phian 4. Annual Staff. He doesn’t care for girls or fame. A diploma is his aim. 19 2 3 13 THE PIONEER LA IT RETT A LA RSEN “Fat' Acanthus 4. Annual Staff. “Pick on someone your size.” LYNN DIRKSON “IMrk” Boys Glee Club 3, 4. Boys Octet 3, 4. Acanthus Sec’y. Declamatory 3. Annual Staff. “So sweet a blush of bashfulness, E’en pity scarce could make it less.” FRANCES COG DILL “Toad” Girls Glee Club 3. Declamatory 1, 2. 3, 4. Delphian 4. Annual Staff. “I think I know.” -19 2 3 it T IIE P I O N E E R s '-' V S • '• '$ • § $ $x$ $x§x$x$ « PAULINE MOORE “Fuzzy’ Editor-in-chief. Delphian Sec’y. Declamatory 2, • , 4. “Nothing too big for her.” I ARTIN 001)FREDS 11N “Mart” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Boys Octet 3, 4. Boys Glee Club 3, 4. Declamatory 3. Delphian Pres. Annual Staff “A lion among the ladies ’ M:II.A SMITH “Smith}” Delphian 4. ‘Leave me alone, can’t you see I’m busy?” -19 2 3 15 THE PIO N E ER $ § $ § $ § 'S S S S $ S $ S $ $ $ $ S S S $ $ 19 2 3 1C THE PIONEER $ ® $ $’ § $ $ S G S § 4 Q i S S S Q § •x ?xs 5X.x$ 3 - 3 S « � SENIOR CLASS Flower—American Beauty Rose. Colors—Maroon and Silver. Motto—Out of school life into life’s school. OFFICERS PresidentJ—Marion Chipman. Secretary and Treasurer—Opal Schrader. Sponsor—Prof. L. C. Gardner- NOT SO LONG AGO, There came to town on: 1. March 10, 1902, Gertrude Sage. 2. April 23, 1904, Floyd Dremmel. 3. Jan. 5, 1907, Ida Peters. 4. Nov. 2, 1904, Warren Ringsdorf. 5. Feb. 25, 1906, Clara Schweitert. 6. July 14, 1906, Opal Schrader. 7. July 8, 1903, Lynn Dirksen. 8- Dec. 24, 1904, Owen Chipman. 9. July 3, 1903, Lauretta Larsen. 10. May 27, 1905, Guy Giddings. 11. Aug. 5, 1906, Marion Chipman. 12. Sept. 16, 1906, Pauline Moore. 13. Sept- 19, 1904, Orville Stow. 14. May 7, 1905, Donald Stow. 15. April 28, 1906, Francis Cogdill. 16. Mar. 26, 1905, Paul Manor. 17. Aug. 29, 1906, Aleeda Tobbin. 18- July 23, 1905, Martin Godfredson. 19. July 22, 1903, Bernice Simmons. 20. Hazel Sage. 21. Leila Smith. 22. Edna Lovstad. 19 2 3 17 ixi 3x$ S Sx$ S e4 � 9««6 $ $ S S 3x$ $• $ « � , 5 j � j, 5 j, j ) $ $ THE PIONEER 3xsxSxS- S SxS Sx«xSxS kJ .-5x4; 3 4; $ $ 4 HISTORY AND PROPHECY These clippings were taken from various issues of the Burt Moni- itor dating from 1935 to 1940. As all these clippings relate to the lives of graduates of the class of ‘23 they are here published with the hope that a great many of the former graduates will be interested in them. It will also be of interest to know that Miss A. Pauline Moore has been the editor of that paper since 1933. Aug. 18, ’35—Professor 0. G. Stow of the Mt. Wilson Observatory located in California has by applying different trigonometric and geo- metric functions measured the distance from the moon to the sun. Prof. Stow will also be remembered as the mathematician who first dis- covered that a lazy dog was equal to a straight line. Nov. 3, ‘35—Miss Leila Smith a former resident of this place, will give a exhibition of her spiritual powers in the local Community Build- ig on Thursday of next week. If you wish to communicate with any of your deceased friends you can not afford to miss this rare oppor- tunity. An admission of fifty cents will be charged, satisfaction guar- anteed or your money back. Dec. 11, ’35—Miss Edna Lovstad the pretty waitress of the local hotel left for St. Louis last night to attend a meeting of the Union of Waiters and Waitresses of America, as the delegate from an entire district. There is a rumor that Miss Lovstad will be nominee for the Presidency of the Union. Aug. 2, ’36—Among the instructors hired for the ensuing term of school are the Misses Lauretta Larsen and Clara Schwietert. Miss Schwietert having just returned from a trip in Patagonia will make a fine teacher in the foreign languages while Miss Larsen will have charge of the girls physical training class in the new gymnasium (1936) Sept. 5, ‘36 Floyd Dremmel raced into town last Sunday but stop- ped long enough to say hello. He is headed for the Pacific coast where he will enter his Ford Special racing car in the races. He has been offered a gold medal by Henry Ford as a special reward for the honors 19 2 3 18 THE PIONEER HISTORY AND PROPHECY he has brought to the Ford car. Recently in a race at Indianapolis he attained the speed of 184.7 miles per hour. Sept. 11,‘36—A friend in California has informed us that Miss Hazel Sage will play the lead in the latest Hollywood production. We hope that W. J. Davison, the local manager of the Electric theatre will soon book the film. No wonder Floyd was headed for California as reported in last week’s issue. Dec. 20, ‘36—Lynn Dirkenson is home to spend the holidays with friends. For the past two years he has been engaged as a street car conductor in a suburb of Chicago. The editor expects to have a chat with him before he returns to the city so further details will be given next week. Incidently he owes us for three years subscription to this valuable paper of oui's. Feb. 7, ‘37—A shower was held at the Robert Cogdill home in honor of their youngest daughter Francis, who is soon to be married. The bride to be was presented with many useful articles and her friends all unite in wishing her success with her third leap into the pond of matrimony. June 16, ’37 —The editor attended the circus at Algona last Wed- nesday and while there had the pleasure of meeting Miss Aleeda Tobin now a tight rope walker for Barnum and Bailey’s circus. Nov. 1, ‘37—G. C. Gildings Jr. announces he will be a candidate for the office of Collector of the Dog Tax at the coming election. His advertisement will be found on another page. Nov. 28, ‘37—Miss Opal Schrader has recently been hired as the instructor in vocal music at the state institution for the deaf and dumb. As Miss Schrader is a well known and a gifted singer, she will in no time develop some very good vocal artists. Jan. 3, ’38—“Stow’s Melody Makers” furnished the music for a dance held in the Community Building last Friday night. Donald Stow of this place is owner and director of the orchestra. The orches- tra is now open for engagements, but it will tour the country on the Chautauqua platform this summer. 19 2 3 ia THE P I O N E E 1? ? P !Xi X$ HISTORY AND PROPHECY March 2, ‘38—We received news the other day that Marion Chip- man now owner and chief manager of the Chipman-Farmers Hog Tonic I aboratories has refused an invitation to travel abroad with J. D. Rock- efellor, Jr. because of an important business engagement with Miss M. E. Warner who is managing an enormus pure bred hog farm about three miles north of Burt. Miss Velva Hansuld is Miss Warner’s part- ner in the business. Apr. 9, ‘38—Martin Godfredson left Tuesday for Paris, France where he will visit Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gardner. Mr. Gardner is the instructor of English grammar at the University of Paris. Martin has for the past seven years been playing Major League baseball and has undoubtedly earned his vacation. Aug. 28, ‘38—Miss Zada Grover returned the first of this week from Ames where she has been attending the annual Short Course at that place. A contract has been made by Miss Grover whereby she must deliver a large amount of sugar beets to the Wilkinson ( hewing Gum factory of Des Mo'nes, Iowa. M;ss Grover has been taking a course in sugar beet rais ng at Ames and while there she reports that she had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Anderson who was taking a course in animal husbandry; she having quit teaching to manage a farm. Sept. 6, ’38—A new business house has opened its doors in our town. The firm consists of a combined barber shoo and meat market. P. J. Manor will attend to the meat market while Warren Ringsdorf will tend to cutting your hair while you wait for your meat to be wrapped up. Mr. Ringsdorf is a graduate of the Twin-Citie’s Barber School and he informs us that he will install a speed hair cutter, that will cut and comb your ha r in three minutes. Oct. 19, ’38—The new town marshall. Miss Ida Peters, was inaugur- ated Monday and celebrated the event by arresting Owen Chipman, who traveled down main street in what he calls an ideal tourist car as it consists of a combined automobile, boat and aeroplane. He was 19 2 3 THE PIONEER HISTORY AND PROPHECY arrested for disturbing the peace. His machine made so much noise as it went down the street that Miss Peters was forced to signal him as her voice could not be heard above the uproar. Miss Peters is to be congratulated on her quick action. May 29, ‘39—On another page of this paper will be found the ad- vertisement of Simmons and Sage. This is a new college for women who desire to learn politics. The Misses Gertrude Sage and Bernice Simmons will act as instructors to all spinsters who care to attend. Miss Sage is the present mayor of the city and from her great political experience should make a very good teacher. Miss Simmons has served two terms as che inspector of the paved streets and street car lines and from her experience along these lines should know the way to get elected if anybody does. Lynn (Diagramming sentences with the word carburetor in it): Where do you put carburetor?” Owen (ex-mechanic): Near the engine. Miss Whitney: Carver, I thought you were in the Declamatory work this year? Carver: No, I don’t want to take all of the honors. Sophomore: Got your picture taken for the Annual? Senior: No, I am waiting to be the last one. Sophomore: Why? Senior: Well, you see I might break the camera. Prof. (Giving a lecture): I know it’s a hard thing to stand up here and look you in the face. It’s a terrible sight. When reviewing exam, questions with Donald, Francis looked up and said, “Oh, Henery—?” Of course nobody laughed. 19 2 3 21 ■4 $xS xS Sx$ '$x5 Sx$ S 5xS xS «x$ 4x$ « $ '- $k� $ � $ S t 5 J « Sx$ 3x� «x$ $ 3 3 -S $ The history of the class of nineteen hundred and twenty three started in nineteen hundred and eleven, when, on the fifth day of September, fifteen children entered the first grade, among whom were Opal, Marion, Pauline, Clara and Aleeda. These five were the only ones out of the present class of twenty-two to go straight through and graduate together. They were joined later in various grades by the other members of the present class. Warren joined them in the second grade, Edna in the third, Paul and Lauretta in the sixth, Owen and Donald in the seventh and Leila in the eighth. When we entered the ninth grade we were hailed with joy by the rest of the high school, who made it a point to bother us as much as possible. We were joined here by Orville, Ida, Frances, Bernice and Gertrude. In the tenth grade we were re-enforced by the addition of Guy and Floyd, who had decided to quit a year and wait for us. In the eleventh grade we were further fortified by having Lynn, Martin and Hazel join us. While in this grade, we gave the Junior Class play, the name of which was “The College Town , given the twenty-fifth and the twenty-sixth of May in the local Opera House. The Junior-Senior Banquet was given the fourteenth of May in the assembly room of the High School- Our Senior class was well represented in the declamatory contest this year, Paul and Hazel being in the County Contest, while Pauline, Orville and Donald were the entrants in the State Contest. We were also well represented in Athletics as three of the twelve members of the baseball team were Seniors, while four out of six basketball play- ers were Seniors. We were well represented in music in both the Junior and Senior year on both the girls’ and boys’ Glee Clubs. On the seventeenth of January, while in our Senior year, we preseted two short plays entitled “Spirits and Spooks” and “The Mischievous Nig- ger” and at the time of this writing are working on a third play to be presented soon. THE PIONEER CLASS HISTORY THE SENIORS —WARREN RINGSDORF 19 2 3 22 THE PIONEER !� xS $ $ SxS “GONNA GO T’ TH’ PARTY?” That sentence was on the lips of everyone in High School for a few days preceding the party. It was an all-High School affair with the Seniors as hosts and hostesses. As it was the first party of the year, the Freshmen were the guests of honor. By eight o’clock, the faculty and most of the students were there. The good time began with a grand march followed by High School games. Mr. Huffman and Donald Stow chose up sides and had each side represent a college; Harvard and Yale. They had races, hurdles, nd other athletic events- The winners won points and after the contest was over and the points counted up, it was found that Harvard was the winner. Then came the feed, which was greatly appreciated by the faculty —and pupils. Everybody went home tired, but happy. PHYSICS CHARM L. C. Gardner is my teacher, I shall not pass. He maketh me to answer in a heating effect. He leadeth me into the dry cell. He calleth me his electromagnet; He leadeth me into the paths of least resistance, Yea, though I walk with Newton and Pascal, I cannot recite for they will not help me; their dignity and their laws, they crush me. He prepareth me for electric shocks in the presence of my classmates- He raineth on my head his questions. He showeth me up. Verily, Physics does haunt me every hour of my life. Until I shall dwell in High School forever. Georgia (In the Grammar room). “May I git a drink?” Mr. Huffman—“What ? ?” Georgia—“May I git a drink?” Mr. Huffman, (trying to get her to correct herself)—“What? ? ?” Georgia—“Well, then, may I go out and swallow some water?” Those who never do more than they are paid for never are paid for more than they do. THE PIONEER BEATITUDES OF THE FACULTY And seeing the multitudes, Prof, went into the class room, and when he was set the students came unto him. And he opened his mouth and commanded them saying: Blessed are they who behave, for they shall inherit the teacher’s good will- Blessed are they who study nights, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall be called the teachers’ pets. Blessed are they who do not hunger after candy and chewing gum, for they will not incur Miss Grover’s wrath. Blessed are the Seniors, for they are to be envied their last year of misery. Blessed are the studious, for they shall posess a diploma. Blessed are they who do not shirk Current Events or do not wear boots to school, for these sins are never forgiven. Blessed are they who are persecuted for wrong doings, for they shall know better next time. Blessed are ye not when the teachers revile you and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you for ye shall never receive a credit. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for so persecuted they those who went before you. Prof.—In Physics Review was giving us a problem in the pressure on a dam. Nobody seemed to have it and he said, “Have you all for- gotten how to work the DAM problems?” 19 2 3 a ex $x$ THE PIONEER 20 THE PIONEER ««$ $ « « j $ $ '$ s ' « $ s s s s ®, s ®, ®! 5 ? JUNIOR CLASS Orange and Black “Where there’s life there’s hope Tiger Lily But where we are there’s life.” OFFICERS. President; Arthur Holding. Sec. and Treas.; Clifford Shader Sponsor; Miss Grover. ROLL Harry Bisgard Myrtle Erickson Mabel Godden George Graham Nora Hawcott Lottie Hawcott Arthur Holding Leo Kircher Albert Manus Merwyn Paine Lucile Schroeder Clifford Schrader Myrtle Toothman Gail White 19 2 3 26 • Sx$ SxSx$ SkSkSx$ Sx$ «x5 i ixJ Sx$ S S S S ix?. SxS s 3 § THE PIO N E ER X 3XS 3 X5 4 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1924 In September 1920 twenty-one freshmen started to climb the mountain of education, by the “Burt High School Traib” They had traveled the valleys and plains of learning through the grades and country schools and started up the steep grade with enthusiasm and bright hopes for the future. They were verdant and unskilled in mountain climbing, but soon showed their mettle and advanced steadily upward. Two of the more vigorous climbers were able to pass the four milestones in three years, graduating in the class of ‘23. Some of the athletic ones have found time to join in the wayside sports; three in ’20, five in ’21 and four in ’22 were regulars on the school diamond; one made the basketball team in ‘23; six went out for track daily in '22, two worked their way into the finals. Two of the class have made some advancement in the path of declamatory work, and hope to bring honcr to the school before the fourth milestone is reached and passed. As music makes the way seem easier, those who were members of the boy’s and girl’s glee clubs, raised their voices in joyful song, and the boys of the octet sang an accompaniment to the birds along the way; while the members of the orchestra did their share in musical melody. From the vicinity of the third milestone the class of ‘24 looks back, and yearns for the good times and last opportunities to come again; and hope for the sight of success at the crown of the next hill, and to wave the Orange and Black in triumph as they pass from the rocky trail. G. G.—24. 19 2 3 27 THE PIONEER 19 2 3 28 THE PIONEER -19 2 3 29 Sx$ Sx®xgx® Sx®' ®x® ®xS Sx$ ®«® ®«® S«®«$x® $x$ SxgxSxS ®K®«®«g $xS x� THE PIONEER $ $ $ $ S S S S $ S $ $ $ S S S S S $ S S S $ $ $ $ jx$ SOPHOMORE CLASS Maroon and Old Gold “We’re in to win.” Flower-—Goldenrod. OFFICERS. President; Lester Stow. Secretary; Ellen Schryver. Treasurer; Esther John. Vice-Pres.; Luther Fairbanks. Sponsor; Miss Anderson. Ralph Albright Herbert Bleich Clara Bollinger Leora Dexter Luther Fairbanks Elva Fox Lizzie Giddings Harold Hobson Raymond Hobson Esther John ROLL Mark Kearns Maxine McDonald Myron Meinzer Ellen Schryver Carver Smith Roy Smith Earl Steinman Alice Stewart Lester Stow Winsome Valentine 19 2 3 30 THE PIONEER CLASS HISTORY Civilization and progress have no greater foe than that of ignor- ance. Since the world began great effort has been put forth to weak- en his forces, but he is still strong enough to be a dreaded enemy; hence Co. 25 enlisted, not for three months or a year but for four years of active service at the front with a determination to conquer ignorance. We were a young set of recruits, raw and awkward with very little idea of what High School drill was like, and stood with fear anil trembling before Gen. Gardner, commander-in-chief of all forces for inspection. Early in September 1921 we were mustered into High School regi- ment, under the name of Co. 25. We were summoned to report at headquarters every morning, promptly at nine, where we were warn- ed by Colonel Grover to strictly obey orders, and the officers in com- mand often reminded us of the great cause for which we had volunteered. After roll call the bugle sounded and we were summoned to our places of duty, first to Algebra drill in command of Maj. Anderson, where we battled with x’s and y’s. We often longed to retreat but with patience sometimes succeeded in taking them prisoners. Manual Training drill commanded by Officer Warner was a pleas- ure. At this hour a part of our Company assembled for Latin drill where they struggled bravely with conjugations and declensions. The call for mess always brightened our spirits and none failed to enjoy this hour. At assembly call, we were signaled to Science drill in charge of Capt. Hansuld where we learned of the wonderful gifts of Nature. Then came English drill where we tussled with words and were often dishearted soldiers but always rallied at the call of Taps. Thus the days and months rolled on. At the battle of Final Exams we did ourselves credit and gladly accepted the privilege of breaking camp for a three months furlough. The time passed and we were glad to greet our comrades on the old camp ground for the second year’s service, but sorry to find that three of our privates had deserted the ranks. 19 2 3 31 THE PIONEER CLASS HISTORY We were delighted to find all of the old ofFicers in charge with Capt. Wilkinson added to the force, and found ourselves following practically the same routine of drill, but perhaps feeling more digni- fied, having earned promotion. Mathamatics drill by Gen. Gardner, Ancient History commanded by Col. Grover, Geometry drill and Domestic Science commanded by OfFicers Anderson and Wilkinson. All proved beneficial, but too often when off guard we were met by volleys of words in the form of tests, when we were obliged to gather all our forces to withstand the blows. Then, too, the ofFicers had a habit of appearing on the scene when least expected, and happy is the private who hasn’t been called to the tent of the commander-in-chief for misconduct. Nevertheless, camp life is pleasant and the monotony has been broken when off duty by gathering around the camp fire for athletic stunts, music, and jokes. Thus far our two years of service brings many pleasant memories and bright future prospects and we anxiously await our three months leave of absence and in the end an honorable discharge. In the meantime we will keep our colors flying. WATCH CO. 25. —Lester M. Stow. Hazel (In D. S. R. one chilly morning): “Boo! it’s cold in here.” Bright Senior: “Do you want something around you?” Hazel: “Yes.” Bright Senior: “Bow about my arm?” Mr. Gardner (In Physics Class): “How would you hitch three horses to a whipple tree?” Frances: “Sideways.” I’ll bet she never farmed. Miss Grover (In D. S. R. one cold day): “If you are cold you may sit on your hands and put your pockets in your feet.” 19 2 3 32 THE PIONEER 19 2 3 33 THE PIONEER $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $y$ 4xs 4x$ $ $ $ 3 S S $ $x§ $x$ £ $ $xS t8x$� FRESHMEN CLASS Old Rose and Grey. Green but Growing. OFFICERS. President; James Powers. Sec. and Treas. Rae Dremmel. Sponsor; Miss Hansuld. ROLL. Edwin Allen Howard Chipman Russel Chipman Hazel Clark Kenneth Dennis Florence Dittmer Rae Dremmel Helen Godden Walter Hanna Clifford Holding Alton Hulbert Mabel Hulbert Bertha Keostler George Manus Sarah Peterson Ralph Donovan James Powers George Powers Clement Rist Ina Salisbury Myrtle Schweitert Clayton Schrader Ferm Sewick Olive Smith Marguerite Stow 19 2 3 34 $ ®k$ $x$. S «k $xj $kJ«$ 3x� : S ® 3x£ T HE PIONEER S $ $ $ S $ J S � 8 $ $ S $ 8 § 3 § £ S $ § S FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY When the Burt High School opened on September the eleventh, 1922, a class of twenty-eight freshmen entered. In an army, when those on the firing line need air, fresh men are ordered forward and these advance the cause with new vigor.This is the spirit of the Freshman class of 1922; to go to the front united with the determination to go over the top with colors flying. Our green uniforms only remind us that we must be like one of the most peppy and quick witted nations of the world. Some of us have been disabled from the bullets of Biology, Latin, and Algebra, which are especially dangerous to our comrades, but those thus wounded are pressed bravely forward and will yet win. Much encouragement has been given us by the older soldiers. To cheer and refresh us after two months drilling, they invited us to a Battery feast. The officers also attended, laid aside their dignity and gave us the time of our young lives. Some of us have already won honors for our regiment. Sarah Pederson won in the County Declam, thus giving Burt the permanent possession of the cun. We have lost two of our members by transference and one by the deadly Ford machine gun. It’s a long, long way to Tipperary, but we hope that the twenty- five still in our company will march the miles merrily and reach the far outpost of graduation. —Florence Dittmer. Miss Wilkinson (In English II.): “What does the adjective homely describe?” Voice: “The sophmore class.” Physiology Teacher: “Its good to take your eyes off of your books once in a while. It rests the eyes.” Bright pupil: “That’s the trouble, most of us forget to look back.” Prof.: “Upon what does the joy of life depend?” Answer: “The liver.” -19 2 3 35 THE PIONEER $ $ $ « $ $ $ $ s 5 s $ 8 $xe 19 2 3 36 §X$ SxS $ 3 • 3xS SxS $4 S 3 $x� SxS 8 $ t THE PIONEER 19 2 3 37 « T ii E P I O N E E ii BASKET BALL TEAM PERSONNEL RINGSDORF_____ STOW (Captain) . DREMMEL_______ GODFREDSEN ___ FAIRBANKS ____ HOLDING_______ ._ Guard __ Guard _ Center Forward Forward Forward -19 2 3 38 Sxs «x$ SxS $ ) S . }X$ xjx SxS x : J 3 $x $ 3� $xS SxS $x 3ie $� $ THE PIONEER THE SEASON Opposition meant nothing- to this year’s team. rJ hough it had many disadvantages, the team always kept up its pep. If the results of the season were taken from the score standpoint, it evidently would be considered a failure, but we do not consider it such. Due to the lack of a gymnasium, the quintet had no practice, except what little it got on the opposing teams floor. Our return games had to be played in the Bancroft gymnasium. The first game of the season was played at Titonka; this was the best game of the season; the teams were very evenly matched. The players of this years team were: Martin Godfredsen, forward' Warren Ringsdorf, guard; Floyd Dremmel, center; Donald Stow (Capt.) guard; Luther Fairbanks, forward; Arthur Holding, sub. THE RESULTS OF THE SEASONS GAMES. Burt 13 Titonka . 5 Burt 6 Ringsted 26 Burt 21 Seneca Burt 11 Titonka 13 Burt 11 Ringsted 46 Burt 11 Seneca 13 Burt 8 Fenton 20 Total 83 Total 137 19 2 3 39 THE PIONEER -10 2 3 40 THE PIONEER BASEBALL The baseball team of this year was handicapped in the first place by breaking- in new fielders, excepting the first base position which was held down by Manus. The three new infielders, Fairbanks, on second, Kearns, at short, and Smith, on third, showed themselves very able fielders as the season advanced. The outfielders, Schrader, in right, Dremmel, center, and Holding, left were all veterans of last year’s team. Our battery men, Godfredsen in the box and Sewick behind the plate were also seasoned men and were excellent in their respective positions, Martin having a record of forty-one strike-outs in six games. SCHEDULE Burt 18 Titonka 11 Burt 5 Ringsted 8 Burt 6 Wesley _ 10 Burt 8 Wesley fi Burt 9 Titonka _ _ 4 Burt . 5 Lakota - 10 Total 51 49 19 2 3 41 THE PIONEER x$ -19 2 3 42 THE PIONEER W 0 St o IJ 19 2 3 43 THE PIONEER PERSONNEL Saxaphone Cornet Clairnet Trombone Drums Piano Director Donald Stow, Raymond Hobson Lester Stow Albert Manus Orville Stow Harry Bisgard Myrtle Erickson Miss Hansuld 19 2 3 44 T IIE P I O N E E R SxS $x $x ♦ $ BOYS OCTET FIRST TENOR Orvrille Stow Lynn Dirksen SECOND TENOR Donald Stow Warren Ringsdorf George Graham sang in Luther’s pin FIRST BASS Clifford Schrader Luther Fairbanks SECOND RASS Martin Codfredstn Gail White the last semester of this year. 19 2 3 4� THE PIONEER FIRST TENOR Lynn Dirksen Orville Stow lister Stow Herbert Bleich FIRST BASS Warren Ringsdorf Raymond Hobson Donald Slow George Graham SECOND TENOR Clifford Schrader Luther Fairbanks Carver Smith Harry Bisgard SECOND BASS Martin Godfrcdsen Gail White Albert Manus Marion Chipman 19 2 3 46 THE PIONEER PERSONNEL Velva Kay Hansulu Myrtle Erickson Ida Peters Opal Schrader Winsome Volentine Aleeda Toebben Maxine McDonald Luc ile Schroeder Ellen Schryver Ruth Schweitert Opal OFFICERS Director Accompanist President Sec. and Treas. SOPRANOS Nora Hawcott Myrtle Schweitert Marga rete Stow Florence Dittmer ALTOS Ida Peters Olive Smith Schrader 19 2 3 47 THE PIONEER 19 2 3 48 THE PIONEER DELPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Orange and Black. Tiger Lily. Deeds, Not Words. OFFICERS. Pres. Martin Godfredsen. Vice-Pres. Leo Kircher. Sec. and Treas. Pauline Moore. ROLL Herbert BJeich Howard Chipman Hazel Clark Florence Dlttmer Rae Dremmel l.eora Dexter Walter Hanna Myrtle Erickson Francis Cogdill Floyd Dremmel Martin Godfredsen George Graham Alton Hulburt Harold Hobson Bertha Koestler Esther John George Manus Maxine McDonald George Powers Clement Hist Myrtle Schweitert Marguerite Stow Ellen Schryver Roy Smith Alice Stewart Hazel Sage Leila Smith Orville Stow Warren Ringsdorf Winsome Volentine Lucile Schroeder Myrtle Tooth man Merwyn Paine Nora Hawcott Owen Chipman Pauline Moore The members of the Delphian Society gave the first program of the year on Nov. 27. This program had the air of Thanksgiving. The programs of both societies were largely attended by the parents and outsiders. The second program of this society consisted of a program of the several nations. Both programs were a great success, owing to the diligence of both the members and sponsors. 19 2 3 49 THE PIONEER $x$ «xS $xe $xS $x$ $ $ $ 3 $ S 3 3x§x$x$ x§ $xS $x Sx$ $ S $ 'eX5 SxSx$x3 ex « 19 2 3 60 T II E PIONEER $ 3 $ 3 $ $ e $ e $ $' S £ $ S e s $ £ e s $ £ ACANTHUS LITERARY SOCIETY Crimson and White Carnation. Nihil Nisi Optimum (Nothing but the best). OFFICERS. President: Gail White. Vice-Pres. Clifford Schrader. Secretary: Lynn Dirksen. Sponsors: Miss Hansuld and Miss Anderson. ROLL Edwin Allen Russel Chipman Kenneth Dennis Ralph Donovan Clifford Holding James Powers Helen (Sodden Mabel Hulburt Sarah Pedersen Ina Salisbury Olive Smith Ralph Albright Luther Fairbanks Raymond Hobson Mark Kearns Carver Smith Lester Stow Myron Meinzer Clara Bollinger Lizzie Giddings Harry Risgard Arthur Holding Albert Manus Clifford Schrader Gail White Mabel Godden Lottie Hawcott Ruth Schwietert Marion Chipman Lynn Dirksen Guy Giddings Paul Manor Donald Stow Lauretta Larsen Ida Peters Gertrude Sage Bernice Simmons Clara Schweitert Alee da Tobin Earl Steinman The first program of the Acanthus Society was given Dec. 21 and the next one was given the 28 of March. They were both a success, due to the diligent work of the members and the sponsors. 19 2 3 61 T IIE PIONEE R $ � « $ 4 S S S S S � � « '® '« S S ? '4 '';« i' i ;' S S 4 � STATE DECLAMATORY TEAM At the home contest Pauline Moore, who spoke “The Voice of Ar- menia”, won first and Paul Manor, whose selection was “The Vindica- tion of Emmet” was awarded second. “The St. John’s Fund” given by Donald Stow won first in Dramatic and Hazel Sage, who gave “The Story of Patsy” took second. In the Humorous class Sarah Pederson whose selection was “My Trip to Coney Island” was given first place. “The At the Preliminary State contest held here on the second of March, in which Swea City. Livermore, Titonka and Burt took part, we were represented by Pauline. Donald and Orville. Pauline and Donald won first in their respective classes. At the Sub-district contest at Garner, March 16, Pauline was award- ed second place and Donald, third. We are very proud of our contest- ants and regret that they leave H. S. this year. 19 2 3 52 0. G. S. ’23 4 $ Sx§xSxS Sx$ THE PIONEER COUNTY DECLAMATORY TEAM The County contest held here February the sixteenth was attended by Titonka, LuVerne, Wesley, and Burt. Our representatives were Paul Manor, who gave “The Vindication of Emmet” and Hazel Sage who spoke “The Story of Patsy”, and Sarah Pederson whose selection was My Trip to Coney Island”. Paul and Sarah both won first places, thereby giving our High School the loving cup, the third one we have won during our five years in de- clamatory work. Although many of the speakers leave school this year, we hope that there will be others to carry on and represent our High School in future years. 19 2 3 53 A. P. M. ’23 T HE PIONEER 5 $xS xS $xS 5 $ S J S S5 S S S S 3 $x3x§x£ • ♦ $ $ $X g X g X§ g $ XgX$X$ jKj XS S 19 2 3 54 THE PIONEER ► $ $ $ • ♦ • « $ sx«x§x3 SxS s gX$X$x$ Jx$ X$ ? $ SVS tX} «X5 4 $ 19 2 3 55 THE PIONEER ?x� � xS :� x$ xS S 3 f S $X£ ®X§ S 3 S«S 5X® 3X$ S S 3 § GRAMMAR ROOM Wilma Slaughter Buelah Larsen Dale Kearns Warren Polhemus Vaughn Manor Cass Smith Allen Graham Bernice Stow Virgil Schrader Arnold Keostler Clarence Schrader Hannahbelle Giddings Luella Bleich Inez Dexter Clarence Erickson EIGHTH GRADE Edward Bisgard Merrill Toothman Mary Fairbanks Lloyd Vinaas Marvin Adams Ethel Sperry SEVENTH GRADE Dolliver Peters Georgia Allen Lester Schweitert Rolland Rentz Willis Chipman Clifford Lovstad Walter Rentz Everett Sperry Alice Saunders Theodora Bottom 19 2 3 56 THE PIONEER $� $x$ S Sx$ x� «® � S $xSxJxS s � Sx®. $ ® $k8 $xJ Sx$. $ j $x , s sx$ $x� Sx$ History of the Burt Public School The history of the Burt Public School is an interesting one. The school was first established in the summer of 1882 and was held in the straw and hay covered granary belonging to niram Norton, which was situated on the farm now owned by Ed. Lovstad. During the same summer, the school house was erected on the lot now occupied by the W. D. Kearns home. The building was 22x38 feet and was 12 feet to the ceiling, it was built at the cost of $700. Many people of the younger generation will be surprised to know that the Staehle Brothers’ Meat Market occupies the main part of the school building. This school was a one room affair simular to our country schools, the teacher received the exhorbitant salary of $20 to $25 a month. Mr. G. N. Patterson was among the early teachers, Miss Mary Dalton being the first. The school building was soon over-crowded and the parents decid- ed to add more grades for the more advanced pupils, thus was developed the Burt Select School. A young man was hired to conduct the school and according to well-informed people of that time, he received the dignified title of “Professor”. The room in which this school was held was the upper room of the J. D. McDonald hardware and lumber office. Dr. Peters had his office in the same building. There were 15 or 20 pupils in this school and they had a fine teacher. All of this took place in the winter of 1890-‘91. In 1892 the school was moved into the wooden structure located on the present school grounds; this building was used until 1910, when the new brick building was erected. P. D. Cowan was the first super- intendent in the new building. The old school house was then divided, moved to lots east of the school grounds, remodeled and they are now used as dwelling houses. The twelfth grade was added to the high school and the school was accredited in 1912. There have been 26 classes graduated from B. H. S. and there are 215 alumni including the class of 1923. The first class was graduated in 1895, the largest class to be graduated was the class of 1923 with 22 members, the smallest the class of 1906 with Gertrude Moore, now Mrs. Will Anderson, as the graduate. —Zada Grover. 19 2 3 57 THE PIONEER History of the Burt Public School The first superintendent was A. A. Seifert, 1892; the others art Hugh Connor 1893-‘94-‘95; Frank Van Erdwyk, 1896-‘97; C. J. Johnson, 1898; M. E. Lumbar, 1899-19C0; L. A. Glassburn, 1901-‘02; A. S. Murry, 1903-‘04-‘05; M. E. Lumbar, 190( ; G. E. Osmundson, 1906-‘07; C. W. Man- gun and F. J. Conley 1908; R. S. Grossman, 1909; P. D. Cowan, 1910-‘ll; j. R. Lang, 1912; L. O’Conner, 1913-‘14; F. R. Ketchum, 1915-‘16; B. C. Brown, 1917 A. J. Draper 1918-‘19; L. C. Gardner, 1920-‘23. The Burt School has been greatly benefited by the Parent-Teach- er Association, which was organized in 1917 while B. C. Brown was si perin endent. This organization meets the second Wednesday of each month and has proved very- helpful and interesting. It has developed a fine spirit of cooperation and friendship between the parents and teacher. The first president of this Asiociation was Albert Staehle, the others are: E. O. Chipman, Rev. S. II. Aten, II. A. Thompson and P. F. Kreithe. YOU KNOW THEM WHEN YOU HEAR THEM BY' Miss Hansuld - “Absolutely.” Miss Anderson “Quiet, please.” Miss Grover— “You haven’t permission to speak.” Miss Wilkinson — “Now, that’ll do-” Prof. Gardner “Huh.” Francis—“Oh! Henry.” Hazel— “Say.” Paul— “O Gee ” Toby__ “Well.” Marion— “Hu«h-em m em.” Opal!—. “For gosh sakes. Warren— “Is that so?” Pauline— “Oh, piffle.” Gertrude “Oh, where is it?” Donald— “Aw, Heck.” Mart— “Whdya mean?” 19 2 3 ss T H E PIONEER $ 9 2 3 59 1 Alumni of Burt High 1895 Sylvester McChesney, (Deceased) Mabel Peck-Hawkins, West Bend, Indiana. Adelbert Angus, Oklahoma, Everett McDonald, Los Angeles, California. 1896 James E. Goodwin, Des Moines, Iowa. Alvin Hanna, Westby, Montana. Paul Jamison, Dresser Junction. Wisconsin. Flossie Smith-Goodwin, Des Moines, Iowa. John Greenshields, Unknown. James McDonald, Algona, Iowa. Jessie Meigs-Wagner, Des Moines, Iowa. Laura Stow-Paine, Algona, Iowa. 1897 Adelbert McChesney Arthur Marble Maggie Reibhoff, (Deceased) Andre Crowel-Alison, Des Moines, Iowa. Earnest Paine, Burt, Iowa. Blanche Slade-Jay, Spokane, Washington. Lou Millis-Golly, Decatur, Illinois. Anna Shaeffer-Town, Ballaton, Minnesota. Carrie Manley Ora Paine-Tyndal, Carrol, Iowa. Minerva Allen-Rogers, Pharr. Texas. Cliff Smith, Burt, Iowa. Grace Davidson-Sherwood, Luverne, Iowa. 1899 Chancy Chipman, Burt, Iowa. Cora Graham-Stow, Burt, Iowa. Cressie Marble, Evelyn Stone-Graham, Burt, Iowa. Etta Fox-Larson, Surrey, N. D. Will Hanna, (Deceased) Mary Brandow, Kanawaha, Iowa. 1901 Frank J. Mann, Algona, Iowa. Milton McChesney, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jesse McDonald, Burt, Iowa. 1903 Lottie Shanor-Ainslee, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fred Lemke, Algona, Iowa, 1904 Nellie Stifler, Clarence Moore, Sioux halls, N. D. Paul Kreithe, Burt, Iowa. 60 Alumni of Burt High 1005 Bertha McDonald-Elvidge, Burt, Iowa. Archibald Moore, Fairmont, Minnesota. Mabel Davidson-Manus, Northwood, Iowa. Ortha Stow-Moore, (Deceased) Golder McWhorter, Chicago, Illinois. Charles Patterson, Burt, Iowa. Elizabeth Smith-Ingle, Jefferson, Iowa. Leon Wheeler, Philips, S. D. Edith Elvidge-Chipman, Burt, Iowa. George Patterson Burt, Iowa. Thomas Wink, Hurdland, Missouri. Arthur Wheeler, Philips, S. D. Richard Smith Jefferson, Iowa. Nellie Stahl, R. N., Oak Park, Illinois. Nellie Nichols-Haines, Los Angeles, California. Lee Pratt. Burt, Iowa. 1 000 Gertrude Moore-Anderson, Sioux Falls, S. 1). 11)07 Roy Mann, Burt, Iowa. Bradner Chaffee, (Deceased) Nellie Patterson-Heresford, Vinton, Iowa. 1 DOS Laura Thompson-Girton, Fairfield, Iowa. Harvey Thompson, Burt, Iowa. Hattie Millis, Harlowton, Montana. Alice Reibhoff, Grand Island, Nebraska. 100!) Clara Meinzer-Olson, Burt, Iowa. Mabel Meinzer-Evenson, Story City, Iowa. Carrie Simmons-King, Algona, Iowa. Earnest Sigsbee, Algona, Iowa. Arthur Jackman, Canada. 1010 Cecil McDonald, Sioux City, Iowa. Nora Schultz-Boom, George, Iowa. Gladys Jackman. Mary Schaffer-Madson, Paulina, Iowa. Clara Doering, Clear Lake, Minnesota. Mary Stoutenberg-Budlong. Titonka, Iowa. Esther Meinzer, Burt, Iowa. 1011 Duane McCullon, Cora Sigsbee-Isenberger, Latimer, Iowa. 61 Alumni of Burt High Esther Hodgson, Burt, Iowa. Eva Koestler-Lisius, Juanita, Iowa. Ada Koestler-Heerdt, Hector, Minnesota. Mary Peters, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Viva Mann, Oelwein, Iowa. Ernest Polhemus, Burt, Iowa. Roy Moore, Mankato, Minnesota. 1913 Hazel Whitehill-Johnson, Fenton, Iowa. Beatrice Kearns-Simmons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Aileen Sanderson-Moore, Mankato, Minnesota. Genevieve Peters-Graham, Burt, Iowa. Tillie Dexter-Volentine, Kerkhoven, Minnesota. Robert Moore, Manchester, Iowa. Eugene Godden, Burt, Iowa. 1914 Ruth Moore-Neiland, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Nellie Peters-Young, Palmer, Iowa. Perry Stow, Aplington, Iowa. Rowena McWhorter-Ryerson, Burt, Iowa. Ruth Hodgson, Burt, Iowa. Estell Trainer, Truman, Iowa. Edna Koestler-Wetzel, Chicago, Illinois. Verne Owen, Algona, Iowa. Jessie Staley, Algona, Iowa. 1915 Gladys Dittmer-Morris, Lewis, Iowa. Mae Miller, Elk Mound, Wisconsin. Eva Meinzer-Boettcher, Burt, Iowa. Edna Davison, Long Beach, California. Frank Davison, Dows, Iowa. Durward McDonald, Waterloo, Iowa. Lois Polhemus, Chicago, Illinois. Amber Mann, Estherville, Iowa. 191« Elva Holding-Boettcher, Burt, Iowa. Bernice Godden, Burt, Iowa. Selina Clifton, Burt, Iowa. Mercedes Peters De la Hunt, Ames, Iowa. Hattie Bahling, Burt, Iowa. Edna Staley, Burt, Iowa. William Boetcher, Burt, Iowa. Russel Peters, Burt, Iowa. Donald Salisbury, Toledo, Ohio. Walter Rike, Orlando, Florida. Claire Dexter, Archer. Iowa. Ardis Mann, Harcourt, Iowa. «2 Alumni of Burt High 15)17 Archie Holding, Burt, Iowa. Bessie Bahling, Burt, Iowa. Allen Salisbury, Ames, Iowa. Lorena Schweitert, Burt, Iowa. George Hawcott, Burt, Iowa. Eleanor Koestler-Hanson, Titonka, Iowa. Gertrude Graham-Holding, Burt, Iowa. Merle Schwietert, Titonka, Iowa. Irma Davison, Ames, Iowa. Leland Peterson, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Louise Sarchett-Ralmstad, Burt, Iowa. William Harold Grover, Burt, Iowa. 15)18 Bessie Mansmith, Chicago, Illinois. Durward Moore, Manchester, Iowa. Linette Salisbury-Spear, Burt, Iowa. Wayne Mann, Burt, Iowa. Mildred Marlow, Sibley, Iowa. Lillian Manus, Burt, Iowa. Lucy Daniels-McFadden, Mason City, Iowa. Del Marlow, Lone Rock, Iowa. Christopher Ogg-McWhorter, Burt, Iowa. Bertha House, Indianola, Iowa. Verne Sarchett, Algona, Iowa. Merle Owen, Algona, Iowa. Marita Peters-French, Burt, Iowa. 15)15) Mae Volentine, Crete, Illinois. Agnes Bisgard-Longnecker, Burt, Iowa. Thecla Koestler, Lone Rock, Iowa. Angie Smith-Laabs, Lakota, Iowa. Edna Mantor, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Marjorie Staehle, Mitchell South Dakota. Irene Kircher, Ventura, Iowa. Grace Smith-Trenary, Burt, Iowa. 1920 Hildred White-Saunders, Dubuque, Iowa. Katherine Manus, Iowa City, Iowa. Lewis BPgard, Iowa City, Iowa. Arthur Dittmer, Clinton, Iowa. Curtis Holding, Peoria, Illinois. 1921 Howard Salisbury, Burt, Iowa. Elbert Sewick, Burt, Iowa. Helen Barrickman, Luverne, Iowa. 63 • 9 —— • • —— • •..« •— — • • —� • • —• • — — • • —— • • —— • • —— • • — Alumni of Burt High • •••• • ——• 9——• • ——• —• • —• 9—— • 9——9 • —— • • • Magdalen Van Steenberg, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Miriam Rambo, Des Moines, Iowa. Albert Bleich, Burt, Iowa. Lydia Koestler, Burt, Iowa. Lura Sewick, Iowa City, Iowa. Gladys Brace, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Marie Clark, Algona, Iowa. Leo Vinaas, Burt, Iowa. Lola Moser, Mason City, Iowa. William Peters, Ames, Iowa. Tressie Ringsdorf, Burt, Iowa. Paul Kearns, Minneapolis, Minnesota. John McDonald, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gertrude Paine, Burt, Iowa. Merwyn Holding, Burt, Iowa. Dora Leason, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ruth Kearns, Burt, Iowa. 1922 Marjorie Allen, Burt, Iowa. Ben Bahling, Burt, Iowa. Paul Clark, Burt, Iowa. Leonard Koestler, Iowa City, Iowa. Leonard Dittmer, Burt, Iowa. Homer Fish, Hawiian Islands. Mildred Fox, Burt, Iowa. Leola Godden, Burt Iowa. Dean Mann Burt, Iowa. Edward Scott, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Annetta Schroeder, Ames, Iowa. Laurence Dittmer, Burt, Iowa. Arie Dittmer, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. t 4 T HE PIONEER 19 2 3 C5 THE PIONEER WILKINSONIAN SOLIDIFIED SENIOR SALAD Miss Wilkinson was awarded a prize of a thousand kind words the other day when she disclosed the secret of her latest salad. Here it is direct from her: “Place some LYNN-seed in a dish and sprinkle some SAGE over this. Slice some per-SIMMONS into one inch cubes and roll in flour. Add enough water and stir until it is the color of an OPAL. Now put in some COG DILL and stir some MOORE. When it turns green STOW it away until it becomes solid. IDA told you this before, but I was afraid it would not be good until I tried the recipe first. This makes a very good confectionery for your SCHWEITERT, but I WARREN you to put on your best MANOR’S while serving it.” LIFE’S IMPOSSIBLE PICTURES Prof, wearing a number eight shoe. Francis talking loud enough. Donald keeping a sober face ten minutes. Boys wearing boots to school. Girls liking physics. Miss Grover chewing gum. Pauline not talking. Orville with his hair combed. Opal not giggling. Floyd without Hazel. Pauline and Donald agreeing. A Mrs. L. C. Gardner. Martin with a new girl. Lynn ever satisfied. Clara whispering. Toby really thinking. Ida taking short steps. Gertrude with a feller. 19 2 3 66 THE PIONEER S $ S $ S $ S « 8 $ «xa $x$ 67 THE PIONEER § $ $ $ $ $ $ § $ § $ $ $ $ 5 $ $ $ § $ £ § § $ § § 3 § § § 19 2 3 THE PIONEER By vote of the entire High School the following students (?) were placed in the positions of their best suited places. Prettiest Girl Handsomest Boy Best Bluffer The Vamp The Heart Smasher Most Popular Boy Best Looking Faculty Member The Sleepiest Boy Most Popular Girl Most Studious Girl Most Bashful Boy The Shyest Girl The Noisiest Person The Biggest Nuisance The Most Cynical The Most Unpunctual Ellen Schryver Luther Fairbanks Ray Dremmel Opal Schrader Glen Sperry Orville Stow Miss Anderson Clifford Schrader Myrtle Ericson Lucile Schroeder Clifford Holding Hazel Clark Ferm Sewick Alton Hulbert Floyd Dremmel George Graham It was interesting to note that all of the candidates for the place of the Biggest Nusiance were Freshmen. Pork: Why did you name your child Montgomery Ward? Beans: Because he’s of the male order.—Punch Bowl. Edith: I hear St. Peter is going to resign his job. Emily: How is that? Edith: Oh, the reformers are preaching that thousands of beau- tiful girls are going to hell every day.—Virginia Reel. First Stude: Do you know my friend Clinton Cluck? Second Ditto: Yob, I used to sleep with with him. First Stude: Roommates? Second Ditto: No, Classmates. ‘I am going to be married.” “To whom?” “A student.” “Oh, dear, I’m disappointed.” “So am I, but a poor girl has to start somewhere.” Burr. FAUX PAS NO. 39. “I hear Harold is engaged to a giddy young fool.” “Yes, and the ring hurts my finger terribly.”—Octopus. PICKED AT RANDOM “Don’t you just love canoeing?” “No, sometimes I help paddle.” —Voo Eoo. C Z 6 t THE PIONEER S 3 $ S e S § $ $ 3 $ $ § e S 3 § S $xS 19 2 3 70 THE PIONEER BURT HIGH SCHOOL DICTIONARY Books: Things to sell in summer. Chapel: Sure cure for insomnia. Cram: To learn six week’s work in ten hours. Date: Another evening gone. Flunk: To get in bad with Prof. Fuss: To go to unnecessary trouble. Grades: All you got out of some courses. Grind: A guy who thinks High School is a preparation for life’s battles. High School: A Freshman’s favorite phrase. High School Bred: A four year’s loaf. Pass: To do work satisfactorily. Prof.: Those that pass you. Semester: The time from one vacation to another. Theme: A good reason for avoiding a course. Work: A handy word to use in speaking of school at home. GREAT MEN ALWAYS MISUNDERSTAND Prof. Gardner (perusing menu), “How’s the chicken tonite?” Waitress: “Oh, pretty good; how’re you?” STRICTLY SPEAKING Fond Mater: “Do you detect and musical ability in Leo?” Miss Hansuld (coldly): “Madame, I am not a detective.” MERELY RENOVATED Tinks: “Didn’t I see you with a new girl last night?” Martin: “Nope, it was just the old one painted over.” THE RIGHT IDEA Miss Grover: “What is the prominent Women’s Club of America?” Ida: “The rolling pin.” Why does Lynn take violin lessons? To rest his chin. 19 2 3 71 . TRADE AT SMITHS DEPARTMENT ST ORE “STUDENT HEADQUARTERS” For many years past we have been catering to the needs of the students of the Burt High School and have watched your progress with interest and satisfaction. We want you to feel free to use our store as your headquarters and call upon us when we can be of service to you in furnishing you with your requirements in the way of clothing, shoes and wearing apparel of all kinds. Remember our motto is “SATISFACTION WITH EACH TRANS- ACTION”. SMITH BROTHERS Warren, what constitutes a good memory? Warren: Well, a store- keeper should remember names and faces, a teacher should remember dates and- He got no further. Say, Prof. “What do you make so many trips to Iowa City for? I’m taking a correspon- dence course. What’s her name? 72 A Good Life to Tie To NASII ( AKS SUPERIOR CHEVROLET CARS 0001)YEAR TIRES AM) TUBES 0AROOYLE MOBIL OILS Repairing Correctly Done BURT AUTO CO. IV. A. Ladendorff, Mgr. Burt _ Iowa WE ARE PROUD OF THE QUALITY OF THE GOODS WE SELL The way we sell them and the fifty-three years of continuous partnership with the people of Kossuth. CHRISCHILLES HERBST DRY GOODS LADIES’ APPAREL ALGONA - - - IOWA SEE I S BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR STOCK OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT B O E T C H E R S O K PHONE GO - BURT, IOWA Orville: (wearing Prof’s overcoat) “Gee, this thing just fits.” Hansuld: George, “what is erosine?” George: “Prespiration going thru the skin.” (In the coat room) Hey, you, Dennis, move your feet so I can get to my cap. Miss Grover: History class may all pass. Leo: Good, I was hopin’ I’d get a credit in it. 73 Miss Wilkinson, in Econ- omics class: “Marion, what is government paper? Marion: The Congression- al Weekly, I guess. The First National Bank Burt, Iowa. MEMBERS FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Get A Grtod Shoe THE PETERS AT C. J. F. VOGEL MERCHANDISE GENERAL PHONE 19 - BURT IOWA 74 Know Your Opportunity Each succeeding June, many graduating classes at college and high school select for their class motto “know your opportunity.” A lesson of far reaching im portance is obtained from it. To know our opportunities and to take advantage of them is to assure ourselves a successful voy- age through life. One of the great stepping stones to success is to be thrifty and sav- ing—but not stingy and miserly. Buy reliable goods at just and fair prices. Exact this from stores where you trade. Put us to the test! A EGON A - - IOWA YOU WILL WANT TO LOOK YOUR BEST WHEN SC HOOL DAYS ARE OVER GOOD CLOTHES HELP TO MAKE THE MAN KUPPENHEIMER GOOD CLOTHES An investment in good appearance ZENDER CALDWELL Algona’s New Clothes Store Prof: “If two men were on a perfectly smooth frictionless piece of ice how would they get off?” Marion: “Wait for the ice to melt.” Prof: “What does winter make you think of?” Warren: “Mittens.” Prof.: “You must get cold hands?” Warren: “No, cold feet.” Miss Grover: (In Freshmen English) “Myrtle, what is the differ- ence between an anecdote and an antidote?” Myrtle: “An anecdote is a funny story and a nanny goat is— In the laughter that followed the defination of a nanny goat was lost.” On November 22, Mr. Gardner announced that a Rip Van Winkle club had been formed. He states that it has a president already and believes that many are eligible. 75 OUR CLEANING ANI) PRESSING SERVICE IS QUICK, MODERN A N I) THOROUGH We cover buttons, clean rugs, clean and block hats, and dye work Ladies’ and men’s fine Tailoring Priced $18.00 and lip We call for and deliver your work MODERN DRY CLEANERS Phone 537 213 E. State St. Hansons’ Filling Station RED CROWN GASOLINE PO LARIN E — MOBILOILS GREASE AUTO ACCESSORIES KELLY-SPRING El ELD And DIAMOND TIRES Phone 77 ........ Rurt, Iowa HARDWARE PLUMBING and HEATING Phone 1C� - - Hurt, Iowa J. R. BLOSSOM FINE WATCH CLOCK AND JEWELERY REPAIRING Glasses Properly Fitted — A. H.MEINZER Special Suits for Education WE HAVE THEM Hart Schaffner M arx AND Society Brand Clothes ST ITS AT SPECIAL PRICES Manhattan Shirts Florsheim Shoes Earl Wilson Shirts John B. Stetson Hats Van Hausen Collars Phoenix Hosiery WM. C. STEELE ALGONA’S BEST CLOTHES STORE Prof was trying to explain that there really was no color. “It only exist6 in our minds.” There was some doubt in the minds of some of us, so Donald tried to right the matter by saying, “then ac- cording to that I look like a nigger, huh?” Variety is the spice of life in High School. One day the teacher will praise you and the next day they will mkae you stay after school. Miss Grover: (In history class) “By the way what do you think of the Kaiser’s marriage?” Orville: “I think if he can get a wife we all can.” Prof: (Discussing the origin of the English system of length) “What was the original unit for the length of a yard?” Aleeda “A yard is the length of King Henry’s eighth arm.” The Rexall Store HARNESS and STATIONERY and SCHOOL SADDLES SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS TRUNKS and Fine line of TRAVELING Chocolates and Box Candies Ice Creams and Soft Drinks BAGS HOME of SHOES - - RUBBERS B. H. S. Students and F. L. PRATT RUBBER BOOTS The Rexall Druggist Burt _ Iowa A. N. S. Thompson Burt _ Iowa Mr. Gardner: (In English class) “Leo, conjugate the verb ‘tobe.’” Leo: “I be, you be, he be, we be, you be, they be.” Miss Wilkinson: (In economics) “What does the automobile take the place of?” Bright Senior: “A bank account.” Miss Grover: (In Freshman English) “Name the two classes of letters of the alphabet?” Green Freshie: “Friendly letters and business letters.” Miss Hansuld: (Giving instructions to the grades for getting their pictures taken) “Now yon Sophomores won’t go down till to- morrow afternoon and you don’t need to dress until noon.” Wilkinson: (In economics) “What are some concrete forms of capital?” 78 Junior: “Sidewalks.' SERVICE The word Service is derived from the Latin word servus, a slave or servant: labor physical or mental performed in the course of duty. We make it our duty to serve you to your best interests and satis- faction. QUALITY The word quality is derived from the Latin word qualis—meaning of what sort or kind; distinction. That is what we mean when we say distinctive quality. Our goods are far above the ordinary. 79 There are many good reasons why — Clothes for Younger Men —are worn by the best dressers and featured exclusively by this store. Before You Buy A Car Come And See Our Line Of CARS It pays to buy the best SEE THEM AT Owen Motor Co. SOUTH OF COURT HOUSE QUALITY VARIETY VALUE A. H. BORCHARRT ALGONA - IOWA Silverware Cutglass rf: a if ” , HSfe fc- .J , V -V - - ” y« ■ - 7 ? • - ■• V i ? w . ■ '� • • -rf -•• s • ■( — O ; -V « w ' « ' •- . J V ‘ 5(i-: V ; r -. jg j %. - • r« ’ + • f - ,-r ' f■ ■ .- , V • ., '•( . .« 7 . • , J r � r T ' • • ?: a -' ■ 'kii ., - 5 - ,;--£v 'f,tst : r • £ P •'►. jS£- ,: . « 2 - fV yp§ VI .r • t d ft .v - . -uWr f' ‘J2rL-- ' v j ' .•4'ir % -JK -v - ;V - 7 £. - - . % ft f 4 • f . a vgt -'! ■:% x . f- • « . •.« .i� ■ ff %.� j ■ , i 4V •£ jSjr «B t ' ;J h