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

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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

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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

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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