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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1938 volume:

FOREWORD To mirror In this annual the spirit, Ideals and achievements of Burt HI has been our aim. We hope that In t-he years to come the many pleasant memories of school days will be revived by reading its pages. If this annual fulfills the aim and also gains your approval, we shall feel the task well done and our efforts well rewarded. So to all who have been students in the Burt Public School, and to all the friends of the Burt Public School, the staff submits this annual in the hopes that you '. ill deal kindly with its faults and let not its virtues escape your appre- ciation. FOREWORD To mirror in this annual the spirit, ideals and achievements of Burt Hi has been our aim. We hope that in the years to come the many pleasant memories of school days will be revived by reading its pages. If this annual fulfills the aim and also gains your approval, we shall feel the task well done and our efforts well rewarded. So to all who have been students in the Burt Public School, and to all the friends of the Burt Public School, the staff submits this annual in the hopes tha.t you will deal kindly with its faults and let not its virtues escape your appre- ciation. To M. Condit Bowie who, by his earnest efforts, oersistant and tireless activity for the betterment of our school, has placed it on a higher level and made it p. school we are oroud to be a oart of, '1th sincere appreciation we are hapoy and proud to dedicate tris annual. m Views of School Building Following Fire Loss. Burt Public School THE HISTORY OF BURT HIGH SCHOOL The first tern of school In this part of the country was held in Hiram Norton's granary which was located on the present Lovstad farm. Its roof was made of straw. It Is said that if it rained one day, it rained for the following three days in the schoolhouse. School was in session in the summer time. In 1882, a one story build- ing was constructed. It was 22X38 feet, and it cost the town $700. The building is at present used as the meat market. The first teachers were: Miss Mary Dalton and Mr. G. N. Patterson. The Independent School District was organized March 1892 with its first officers being: John Kerr, George E. Marble and William Cork. In 1893 a 2 story frame construction was erected with A. A. Seifert as the first principal. The building became so crowded it was necessary to add another building to house the 3rd and 4th grades. In 1910, the present brick build- ing was started which cost $18,000, but it wasn't finished until January 1912, when the pupils and the faculty moved into it. The old frame building was sold, divided, and remodeled into homes. The twelfth grade was added in 1912. The first graduating class received diplomas in 1895, although there were only 11 grades, they were said to have graduated. There were 4 graduates in 1895, three of them are still living. They are: Adelbert Angus, Mr. Mabel Peck-Hawklns, and Everett MdDonald. 39 Classes have since graduated, while 4 years there were no graduates. Now, in 1936, this new $44,000 addition is being added to the old building: and it is a great Improvement. On the eve- ning of Hay 30, 1937, the old portion of the school- house was destroyed by a fire of unknown sources. The fire ravaged the interior, but left the frame standing. Work was begun immediately and the building was ready for the opening of school Sept. 13, 1937. BURT SCHOOL DISASTER May 30th, 1937 wil be a memorable Memorial Dday by the citizens of Burt. School terminated on Friday May 28th and on the following Sunday evening at 11:00 fire was discovered in the east hallway of the old building. The Burt Fire Department with the aid of Algona aapart- ment fotlfchtLthe blaze for several hours. The fire apoarently orig- inated in the store room off the Home Economics room and followed; the ventilator shafts to the openings in the roof. Extensive damage was done to the Home Economics room, Assembly roon, commercial room, and both hall ways. The.photos appearing on the preceding page were taken following the fire and show a view of the assembly room and an external view of the building. As is true in all fires the loss can never be fully replaced. All trophies, symbols of honors, won by various school groups were totally destroyed as was the fine 3,100 volume library located in the assembly hall. The insurance adjusters appraised the loss at $17,2f .82 for dam- age to building and the loss on contents was $1,523.89. The settlement was satisfactory and enabled the Board of Education to repair the build- ing. The building has new floors and new walls. Fifty new desks were needed for the assembly hall and our commercial room is now equipped with fifteen maple adjustable typing tables. The Board of Education is to be complimented in the manner they met the emergency. It was necessary to rush the building proceedure in order that it would be ready for the school ter. Cowan Son of Algona wert: the contractors on the repair work. .The old building was finished much more attractively. The woodwork in the old building matches that of the new adultion and the old cloak halls at the head of each stair way were removed. Members of the.Board of Education Mr. Elza Woltz - Pres. Mr, H, E, Rachut Mr. J. P. Stow- Sec'y Mr. Jas. Christiansen Mr. H. A. Thompson-Treas. Mr. W. W. Boettcher Mr. M. M. Chipman PROGRAMME ROUND UP of the BURT HI RANCH Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Grades Music Dramatics Sports Passing Through the Year School Calendar Trading Posts Advertisements The Foremen The Dude Ranchers The Cattl Rustlers The 3uckaroos Activities fOR£M£M Miss Marlon Hoppe • ; Miss Lenore Bollie Miss Bollie has charge of the third and fourth grades. She is a graduate of Bunea Vista College, reserved but armed with a fine sense of humor. Miss Frances Vaughn Miss Vaughn teaches the fifth and sixth grades. She enjoys art work and is a willing helper. Miss Hoppe is our Horae Economics and Commercial teacher. Her mus- ical talent was appreciated as accompanist to the various music groups this year. Hiss Leona Bahe Miss Bahe Is the teacher of our Primary grades. She formerly taught at Agency, Iowa and Is a firm believer that size is no indication of quality. She is a grad- uate of I.S.T.C. Mr. Condit Bowie Mr. Bowie is the Superintend dent of schools, endeavors to make our scho ol a better school. He enjoys sports of all kinds. Miss Alice Eighme Miss Eighme has been a member of our faculty for several years and has won a host of friends. She enjoys writing Poetry. Mr. G-lenn Anderson Miss Srna Bai;.rs Miss Baars is the vocal instruptor, and has proved herself a wise conselor and true friend. She likes all sports. Mr. Axel Anderson Mr, Anderson is the coach of all athletic teams and a graduate of Upper Iowa University. He is the handy man of the school and always willing to help. He refuses few invitations to go angling. DUDE RANCHERS ±MJUULMJ'M=M JU, «- ■ M ( George Becker “Slug Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play: Wrestling letter 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Musical Union Treas. 4 “He who hath knowledge spareth his words. Mary Ann Smith Smltty Girls' elee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' sextette 2 3. 4; Contralto soloist 2, o, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Band 2; Yell leader 3, 4; Operetta principalj a- Junior Class Play; Senior Cla s Play; Speech festival 2; Typln? team 2; Shorthand team 2, 3; Music editor for annual 3; Band secretary 2; Vice-president mixed chorus Waitress at banquet 1; “A swell girl with musical ability.“ John Miller “Lefty Boys' alee club 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 4; Operetta 3, 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; .Vrestllng 2 Basketball 3; Secy, mixed chorus 4; Senior Class Play; Sophomore class president 2; He seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Clarenfce T Vlil« Squire Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Oper- etta principal 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Public Speaking Play 3; S! it 1; Baseball letter 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2; Basketball letter 3, 4; Class President 3; Vice-president Musical Union 4; Waiter at banquet 1; A clever person and the life of the party. Girls' glee club 1, 2, 3; Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; High School Play 1; Speech Festival 2; Declam 2; Public Speaking Play 3; Operetta prompter 4; Music editor for Burt Monitor 2; Burt Monitor editor 3, 4; Annual dramatic editor 3; Asst, editor for annual 4; Freshman Class President; Yell leader 3, 4; Waitress at banquet 1; Owns a pleasing personality with a mind of her own. Ranney Leek Chief Boys' glee club 2; Senior Class Play; Public Sneaking Play 4; Wrestling letter 3; Baseball letter 2, 3; Works hard and gets good resuits- Can be depended upon. Arlene Patterson Pat 7 Ruth Heed Ruthee Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Accompianigt boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Accom- pianist nixed chorus 1, 3, 4; Eand 1, 2, 3, 4; Accompianist for operetta 3, 4; Saxaohone soloist 3, 4; Piano soloist 3, 4; Accom- pianist girls' glee club 1, 2; Skit 1; Declamatory 1; Solo pccompirnist; A practical girl—always ready to lend a helping hand. Harold Weiske “Ed Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass sextette 5, 4; Oboe soloist 1, 2; Baritone soloist 3, 4; Operetta Drincipal 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Spee . festival 2; Sports Editor for annual 3; Business Manager for annual 4; Baseball letter 1, 3, 3, 4; Wrestling letter 2, 3, 4; Class oresident 4; Musical union president 4; President mixed chorus 3; Class secy.-treasure 3; Band vice-president 2; Waiter at banouet 1; The way to have a friend is to be one. Glen Graham Peg Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3; Mixed chorus 1, 2.3; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 3; Jun- ior Class Play; 'Wrestling letter 1,2,.3; Good-natured, and inclined to be a bit of a teaofe. Carrol Fraser Shorty Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 2, 3, 4; Operetta orincipal 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Band 2, 3; Basketball 4; Baseball letter 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3; Waiter at banauet; Never takes life too ser- iously and keeps the frldnds he makes. Ralph Dugan 11 Dugie Boys' glee club 2, 3, 4; Baseball letter 3, 4; Operetta 4; 'Wrestling 1. 2, 3; Prompter of Senior class play 4; An easy-going person who likes fun and lots of it. Burniece Saatoff Billy Girls' glee club 1, 2; Mixed chorus 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Senior Class Play; Public Speaking Play 4; Typing team 3; Typist for annual 3, 4; Rather reserved. If you know her, tnen you like her. v JLJbff A Af ff A f! M M M M M M M M MM-M M M M MJStJ June Rash 11 Jay Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextette 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Operetta 3; Operetta principal 4; Soprano soloist 4; Jun- ior Class Play; Senior Cass Flay; Public Speaking Play 4; Declaratory 1; Class secret ry 4; President -Iris' glee club 4; Skit 1; A pal, and the school's most carefree person. Floyd Stott Jack Mixed chorus 1, 2, 5, 4; Boys' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Clar- J lnet soloist 4; Senior Class Play; y- Typing team 3, 4; Shorthand team 4; Basketball letter 3, 4; Class secy.-'. i treasure 2; Class vice-president 3; j 3and oresldent 4; I.usical union secy. 4; Boys' glee club vice-president 4; Walter at banquet 1; j A fellow with a keen sense of humor and all kinds of ability. ✓ Wilfred Woltz Bill s Boys' glee club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3,; Band 1; Operetta principal 3; Typing team 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling letter 3, 4; Senior Class vice-president; Bill prefers the easy enjoyable side of life. Just a good kid. Lula Dugan Lu Girls' glee club 1, 2; Mixed chorua 1, 2; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Public Speaking Play 3; Carn- ival Queen Nominee 4; 'Waitress at banauet 1; Lu is the sophisticated type of person who is never bothered with troubles. Ruth Thompson Tompy Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' glee club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextette 2, 3, 4; Operetta princiual 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; High School Pilav i; Prompter Junior class play; Shorthand team 2, 3; Typing team 2; Asst. Editor for annual 3; Editor for annual 4; H.S. Newspaper rep- orter 4; Burt Monitor reporter 4; Speech festival 2; Declamatory 1; Girls' glee club vice-president 4; Waitress at banouet 1; Tomoy is a blond with many admirers. Lawrence Reidel Larry Junior Class Play; Never bothers anyone and does his share of good deeds. v I I LlLILlilLllilili----------------------- Roland Lftvernz Swede Bovs' glee club 1; ..ined chorus 1; Fublic Speaking Play 3; ’Vresfing 1; A likeab'e fellow with dimples and friends. Virginia Trenary Crench Girls' glee club 1; Junior Class Play Senior Class Hay; Fublic Sveabing Play 3; A good scout and a dependable girl. CLASS WILL OF '38 4 Last Will and Testament We, the undersigned, of the Burt High School, Clfjr.pf Burt -State of,Iowa, ipeing of Sound rilind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will rind testament, in manner and form as fol- lows: First: To Supt. Bowie all our alarm clocks set for 5 min so those talks won’t last forever. Second: To Coach Anderson all our left-over detention for writing notes, may he have as hard a time making it up as we had. Third: To Kiss Eighme, our left-over jani- torial duty which ?he gave us for chewing gum. Fourth: To wr. Anderson, our old sheet music and a blue ribbon for being rated at the bottom of the list as detention-giver. Sixth:. To Miss Barrs; our old gypsy outfits and all shoe Itrings, towels and so.p left in our gym lockers. All the rest, residue, and remainder of our personal belongings, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging each senior doth with to will and bequeath the following to individ- uals of the oncoming Sr. class ------ I, Arlene Patterson, do will nd bequeath my position in the office to Mabeline killer so as to keep it in the family. I, Carroll Fraser, do will end bequeath my athletic figure end left-over Janitorial duty to Evelyn McChane. I, Wilfred Woltz, do will and bequeath my love for the younger generation to Bruce G-raham. I, June Rash, do will .nd bequeath all my love affairs to Naoma Van Steenberg and hereby advise 1 aspirn per affair. I, Mary Ann Smith, do will and beoueath my specs and superiors to my beloved brother Kirby Junior. I, Ruth Reed, do will and beoueath my red marks and musical ability to Albe rt Hasse. I, Lawrence. Reidel, do will and beoueath my cheauffer ability to George Volentine------ and may he preserve his license. I, Clarence Riddle, do will and bequeath my letter-writing ability (S.W.A.X. included ) to Zelpha Rae Pratt. cardbo rcL ’wSncliw ln’my io el in o arofa Prel- thus. I, Ruth Thompson, do will and bequeath my good neighbor Pedro to Pauline Moore and here- by caution her to handle with care. I, Raloh Dugan, do will and beoueath my black sweater to hyllis Brooke for and during the term or her natural life, and alter her death to Virginia Patterson, and her heir and assigns forever. I, G-len Graham, do will and beouea.th the password (swordflsh) to the office to Noma Scott and Gordon Giddings, share and share alike, and to their heirs and assigns forever. I, George Becker, do will and beoueath my assembly seat( for itv as a good one) to Maxine Graham. I, Lula Dugan, do will and beoueath my P. T. grades and Biology book to Rodney Giddings. I, Ranney Leek, do will and beoueath by beloved memories of Ginny to Arnold Anderson and Mary Beth Coffin, to have and to hold. I, Floyd Stott, do will and bequeath my toothy (and not less) combs and story telling ability to Harold Long. I Burniece Saatoff, do will and bequeath my typing ability and all gum to be found under my desk to Lois Lav enz • I, Virginia Trenary, do will and beoueath all my good times and all pencils and papers to be found in my locker to Ls.Vonne Ringsdorf and her heirs and assigns forever. I, Harold Weiske, do will and beoueath all my ties (for there will be no more bets) and all old erasers (to be used in typing only) to Wil- ma Riddle, I, Roland Lavrenz, do will and beoueath my beloved memories of G-inny to Arnold Anderson and Mary Beth Coffin, to have and to hold. On This twenty seventh day of April, nineteen hundred and thirty eight, in testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our official seal on the day and year aforesaid. Notary Public SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY This is an extract from the ship log of the S. S. Cromwell on a voyage from New York to Liverpool. August 2, 1952: The S. S. Cromwell left New York Harbor at 11:00 A. M. today. Weather good and promises to be fair for entire trip. A gentle southeasterly wind, blowing. Picked up a few gobs for this.trip. Have some queer passengers on board. Think the trip will be v®rY ener- taining Young chap named Dugan proved to be quite a pest. His work is divided between scrubbing deck and taking lessons on the harmonica however, he is supposed to be a sailor. August 3, 1952: Fair weather. This indeed nroves to be an Interesting trip. Found out Lady Ruthette Reedinski is on ship. Seems to me I used t ? know her — her face iooks familiar. She said that she's on ner way to'join her fiance Mr. C. Fraser who is studying medicine in Berlin. Ahi Now I remember. Fraser was in my senior class — why we Srf “ uated together—It se-ms like there was a Reed in our class too, but no Reedinski J August 3, 1952: Caught First-Mate George Becker writing another letter while on duty. This is the second time.this week. He's really stuck on this last one. Thought he'd get enough of writing notes the time h® the mumos when he was a senior. A heavy northeastern and rain report- ed for tomorrow. I hone that frail blond can take it . August 6, 1952 At last I Calm weather. These last days were quite a trial ------ between trying to get Dugan.to work more and cut out the harmonic lessons — and trying to calm down the peoole in the t I've had quite a time of it. That blond opera singer Miss Saatoff has been a big help. She's been singing some heartbreaking songs to them and ma.'e them forget their troubles — made me forget Dugan and mine, too. Asked her to eat at my table and tonight she called me Glenn instead of Captain, so much more informal JWeather reports fair for tomorrow. Bet those two honeymooners, Mr. ana Mrs. Lula Stott will be glad. They love to stroll on deck — — — — • August 3, 1952: All'8 well so far. Met an old friend of mine on deck. Used to go to school together. My bit he's changed. He's married that blond I saw on deck -- Ruth Thompson, guess her name used to be. Say, dian t there used to be a Ruth Thompson in my class? Sure enough.' I remember now. She used to run around quite a lot. Well — well — I didn t think Ranney would have the nerve to marry her ! But I guess he said he has tamee down quite a bit. Ranney said he hated to take his wife along because of the hardships, but it seems like she wouldn't stay home. Couldn't trust him I guess — even among the cannibals J She hasn t changee a bit. Weather not so good -- Dugan worse — someone threw his harmonica over-board yesterday and now he's taken up the Jew's harp. August 9, 1952: Two days left of this voyage. Hope the weather doesn't change.Met another old classmate today - Ed Weiske - Since there's so many 38 Burt Hi Graduates on board, decided to have a party night before we dock in Liverpool. That is if Dugan leaves his Jew's harp in his cabin.Boy it will seem good to see some of the old kids again. This will seem like old tines when we usee to raise the roof when Bowie was late to Science class. Hope Miss Saatoff comes. She'll be the life of the party, I think. August 10, 1952: Well tfeo pafty flust broke up.— Eppift S acted a hit t6o gay „ for fe. stately aaptain — but then — gdess everyone had a good time. •......_ Let's see who all was there anyv ay. There is Mrs. Lawrence Riedel the former Miss Virginia Trenary. She is going to England for her Health. Lawrence couldn’t leave Burt,--he is mayor of that fair city.I didn t thlhk Burt would ever have such a well-known political leader for mayor. The town must have grown a bit, to be able to afford Lawrence for maya'. Oh, yet, there was Mr. John Miller, the wealthy bachelor. You know he was sitting at my table al■ the time, and I didn't even recognize h m.. But he's still the same old Johnny that used to cut up in Commercial Law class. I asked him why he didn't get married and he said that Arlene had decided to be an old maid and raise pedigreed cats out on the old homestead. After all the training she got in Mr. Bowie's office, and— she ends up by raising cats 111 I I got the biggest' surprise when I met Bill Woltz only it isn't Bill anymore. It's Mr. Wilfred Woltz the noted Broadway playwright. He hasn't Srom a bit —except his head Wellthan there was Roland Lavrenz the Congressman from Indiana (I knew all f Science ciass would get him somewhere) who told me ®tor£ June Rash. The poor girl. I thought she'd be the first one to get married, but do you know what? She turned man-hater after he£ third proposal of marriage during her senior year, and she joined a convent in St. Paul, Minn. I had a long talk with Mr and Mrs. Lula Stott (I call them that to keep them straight in my mind.) Floyd is a pro- Grinnell College. He said that was his goal ever since he _ cided nfflinst bein.r a sailor - besides Lula wouldn t marry a sailor. Snister- Clarence Ridulel I still can't K.t ever that. How could he ever settle down and be a minister. They say that he s ® ® d though. Mary Ann proved a big surprise i Can you imagine nerdivorced and n;inHn “olLion in Al|onat Said she went to Reno three ireare after tney were married, can't make It all out. Had a j J Ed before the party broke up. He naa his own farm back in Iowa. Just won a cash prize for raising the biggest hog in Kossuth Cg dy X ust decided then to take a vacation. He isn't married yet. ad he just couldn't find the right one. Miss Sastoff said she'd have dinner with Se tomorrow In Liverpool. She's really swell I It! J n; SeS5LSEp so I guess I'll have to turn in. This ms been a very interestingtrip in spite of Dugan and his Jew's harp. All's well .... Written by Phyllis Brooke and Dorothy McDonald CLASS HISTORY • It was In September 1934 A.D. that this group of boys and girls started to climb the steep steps to their destination. In 1926 Arlene Patterson, Ruth Thompson, June Rash, Mary Ann Smith, and Virginia Trenary all started to school together. They picked up various members of our class until we reached the final number of 21. We began our Freshman year with an all high school masquerade party which the Freshman class attended. The waitresses and waiters at the Junior-Senior banquet were Arlene Patterson, Lula Dugan, Ruth Thompson, Mary Ann Smith, Clarence Riddle, Floyd Stott, Harold Weiske, and Carol Fraser. An all high school'play Tea Topper Tarvern was given in which Ruth Thompson, and Arlene Patterson were members of the cast. A sleighing party was held in the winter. June Strayer and Arthur Leek left the class in the spring. In the first part of our Sophomore year a high school skating party was held at Titonka which we attended. The Mixed Chorus, and Boys' Glee Club won Superior at the Sub- district contest at Britt. They went on to the District contest at Mason City. A picnic was held at the school house and the class later attended a movie at Algona. Ruth Thompson and Mary Ann Smith were members of the first year typing team which won second at Algona. John Miller entered our class and Carol Jain and Howard Long dropped at the end of the year. Ranny Leek, Maxine Kearns, and Keith Custard were added to the Junior class. A high school Hallowe'en skating party was held at Titonka. The high school oper- etta, H. M. S. Pinafore, was given with Harold Weiske, Mary Ann Smith, Wilfred Woltz, Carol Fraser, Ruth Thomp- son all having roles. Ruth Reed accompalned them. Arlene Patterson and Mary Ann Smith were chosen yell leaders by unanimous vote.. The public speaking class gave two one-act plays in which several juniors partici- pated. The Junior play The Tin Hero was given in Dec- ember. The Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Sextette, Boys' Glee Club, and a contralto solo by Mary Ann Smith won superior at Plover and went to Nevada. The class gave an assembly program during the winter. The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held theatre stvle. Ruth Thompson, and Mary Ann Smith were members of the shorthand team which went to the contest at Algona. Floyd Stott and Burniece Saatoff were members of the typing team. Maxine Kearns and Keith Custard dropped out at the end of the year. Slenn Graham entered our Senior class. We attended an all high school Hallowe'en party at the school house. .the high school operetta, The Gypsy Troubador was given with Mary Ann Smith, Ruth Thompson, June Rash, Clarence Riddle, Wilma Riddle, Floyd Stott, Ed Weinke- with' roles also Ruth Reed as accompiamsr. rno sextette, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Band, and solo by Mary Ann Smith won superior at Burt in the Sub-district Music Contest. They went on to the district at Britt. Here the Girls' Glee Club and Mary Ann Smith won superior and went to Iowa City to the state Contest. They both won excellent. Our Senior Class play Shake Hands with Murder was given in the spring on May 11, 1933. The public speaking plays were given with several seniors partici- pating. Floyd Stott was a member of the typing team which went to Estherville. Ruth Reed and Floyd Stott were members of the shorthand team. The Junior-Senior banquet was held May 13 in nautical style. The baseball team in which six seniors participated (harold Yeiske, Clarence Riddle, Wilfred -r'oltz, Carrol Fraser, Ralph Dugan, and John Miller)and won the western half of the county. They played against Vesley May, 16, for the county title and won 4 to 1. This gave them the privilege to enter the district tournament at Webster City. They won the first round by defeating Corwith, 10 to 6. They lost the next game to Dows, 7 to 4. Another of our seniors, Harold Wleske, won second in the state in wrestling. The seniors enjoyed a party given by Miss Eighme May 14. The class of '33 was very active in all activities and will be missed greatly. SENIOR POEM Climbing, not clinging----- The course was over, and the life beyond made every senior think the time had dawned, Distinct and startllng--everything was there With sharpened outlines, vigorously clear, As though one saw it in a crystal sphere; That clear-cut path to the college spires The stay-at-home grass by their mothers' fires. The dusty struggle the climbing boy craved, Turns in his highway that rocks and stream gave. A valley of violets, tucked snug in their beds With golden sunshine poured over their heads. A quaint, unhurried road that curved so well— Even unto the high-built cities--like walls Surrounding patches of parks and malls. Thus life expanded before them in the field— How arrogantly were they all revealed i How richly did the least of them survive So frank and strong, so radiantly alive 1 —Alice Eighme . Violet Silver Senior Colors . , Senior Flov er . . Violet BURT HIGH SCHOOL School Song .«a're loyal to 3urt High; We're all for Burt; We'll ive her all we've got, We'll give her all our cheers Rah I Rah 1 Rail S Onward, to victory— We'll win the fight; We'll strive to reach our goal, So fight team, fight team, fight With all your might. Rah 1 (Tune of 'Anchors Aweigh') JUNIOR SENIOR BANQUET The Seniors were entertained by the Juniors at a Deck Party , Friday evening, May 13, 1938. The passengers were served by eight gobs at the Captain's table with A Sea-Going Menu First Impressions Sea Chicken Fluffy Billows Seaweed Sea Biscuits Sea Shells Storm at Sea All's '.ell Dancing was enjoyed between courses. The .deck was decorated in the class colors, violet and silver. The banquet was in nautical form with life preservers, fish nets, boat models, and deck chairs. The class motto, Climbing, not clinging , was displayed between two rope ladders. The following program was presented: Fair Voyage, Seniors ----Virginia. Patterson Full Speed Ahead --------Harold Weiske Class Will --------------Phyllis @rooke Class Prophecy ----------Glen Graham Music All Hands On Deck---- BACCULAUREATE SERVICE Burt Public School High School Auditorium, 8:00 P. H-. Sunday, May 23, 1938 PROGRAM Processional. . ............... Mixed Chorus Invocation..................Rev. J. M. Doms Hymn, No. 49...........Lead 0 Kindly Light Scripture Reading and Prayer, . ......... Rev. J. K. Doms Response..................... Mixed Chorus Commencement Sermon . .Rev, C. 3, Mitchell Remember Now Thy Creator. . , Mixed Chorus Benediction ..... .Rev. C. B. Mitchell Sevenfold Amen................. Mixed Chorus Recessional ................... Mixed Chorus COMi.iENCEl.CNT PROGRAM Burt Public School. High School Auditorium, 8:00 P. H. Thursday, May 26, 1938 PROGRAM Processional...........High School Orchestra America.............Audience please remain standing for Invocation. Invocation .Rev J M. Doms Salutatory .Ruth Reed Beautiful Savior .Mixed Group Valedictory................Arlene Patterson Commencement Address .... .Mr. Earl Hall Presentation of Penmanship Award . . , , , Pres, Legion Auxiliary . Mrs. Lloyd Schenck Presentation of English Award. ...... Pres. Woman's Club . . .Mrs. Albert Staehle Presentation of Diplomas .Pres. E. R, Woltz Star Spangled Banner ............... Audience Benediction Rev. C. b. MitOhell CATTLE RUSTLER i -7. ft A fl JLJLALi Back row—Stuart Thaves, Gordon Giddings, Kirby Smith, Albert Hasse, Harold Long Middle row--Phyllis Brooke, Dorothy McDonald, Rodney Giddings, Harold Presthus, kiss Hoope, Arnold Anderson, Eruce Graham, Evelyn HcChane, Zelpha Pratt Front row—Lois Lavrenz, Doris Butterfield, Maxine Gra- ham, Pauline Moore, Mary Beth Coffin, Noma Scott, Mabelline Killer, Lavonne Ringsdorf, Virginia Patterson Back row—Homer Bristow, Sayre Winkle, Lawrence Chipman, Donald Dugan Roland Chafee Middle Hawcott Arend, row—Russell Patterson, Frank Becker, Wallace , Duane Arend, Dean Meier, Ralph Theisen, Paul Mr. Anderson Front row—Harriet Hoffman, Sharon Mann, Leta Olson, Luella Weiske, Eleanor Steward, Thelma Bristow, Mary Jean Rachut, Lora Jean Smith, Joyce Graham, viola Tre- nary v v J j fRESHMAN Back row—Gerald Soderberg, Wendell Ringsdorf, Ken- neth Bates, Alvin Godfredson, Robert Lovstad, Mer- wyn Johns, Kenneth Trenary Middle row—Mr. Anderson, Wayne Bolie, Robert Moore, Kenneth Reed, Faye Mann, Arvid Dettman, Ruth Olson, Ruth McFarland, Ardlth Dettman Front row—Beverly Von Steenberg, Lora Reidel, Doris Morness, Vlrl June Higgins, Norma Rash, ivian Vol- entine, Neva Se 'lck, Iva Marie Brayton, Marjorie Reidel BUCK ROOS UUMLA-G. JULJSJU1 ft -fl '1 '1 £ Si £ £ £ Back row--Richard Smith, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Paul i.iller, Eugene Theisen, Joel Carter, Gordon Graham, James Hennings, lielvin Theisen Third row—Betty Christensen, Margaret 'ichman, Dor- ette Steward, i iss Barrs, Henry Srnkey, Russell Rentz, Marion Leoper, Opal Meier, Margaret Rinasdorf Second row--Marilyn Baer, Betty Jean Bates, Marie Godden, I arcella Gifford, Doris Godden, Geneva Carter, Bernndine Ollom, Caroline Basse, Mary Jean McDonald, Mary Lee Peters, Mary Ann Gettman Front row--Robert Thaves, Vernon Radeke, Donald Johns, Leslie Graham, Herbert ’eishe, 'illiam orna.n Junior High By Robert Thaves The Junior High Class held their first meeting September 29, 1 37. At that meeting Margaret Rich- man was elected President, Joel Carter Vice Presi- dent, Doris Golden Secret ry and Treasurer, and Kenneth Ham ’.erstrom Bouncer. Meetings were held the first and last of every month. We enjoyed several parties during the year. A Hallowe'en party was held the last Friday in October, a Christmas party on December 23 -.and a skating party in January. Marion Lepper, Wilbur Shoopman, amd Jam s Hen nlngs Joined our class during the year. Vernon Radeke and James Hennings moved away. The class will run a stand Community Day, and the proceeds are to go to the erecting of an outside basketball court which the whole school can u e. A picnic was held at the end ofthe school year. Front row Harold Bates, Donald Nordin, Wayne Ollom, f ld°n ‘lc®r e' °kn Rash, James Holding, Roland Sea- J a 7 rJ GRADES Back row--Shirley Hansen, Wanda Mann, Vivian Ward, Mar- garet Relmers, Ruth Carter, Patricia Higgins, Betty Olson, Shirley Sewick, Marilyn Boettcher, Ruth Riddle Third .row---James Woltz, Harvey Godden, Lavonne Griese, Cecil steward, Ivan Kirch, Miss Vaughn, Harry Sankey, August Sankey, Francis Riebhoff Dean Kienitz Second row-Willlam Boettcher, Merle Ollom, Donald Drem- mel, --erald Reldal, Raloh Baer, Dale Weiske, Darwin Morness, Melvin Graham, Carol Reynolds, Junior Schenck, Eugene Radeke fifth and sixth grades Teacher-Kiss Vaughn were enrolled ! the f th 6 7 boys and Slrls was the first one to iPovp tj’ade. John Riebhoff Ann Helmer from Cassle out the last six wfeg? SSertS’aInrSJe°?ft{S„arop sixthNiSee?’ ?°ys and glrls trolled in the MitShelJllle uear‘ cEugene Radeke, moved to miocnelvllle and Harry Sankey near Bancroft. rhr,. BJhe room enjoyed a Hallowe'en party and a a : ft ss-gg- refreshraents?8 Plnk DOPCOrn balls for ' hlfrh schoolmenswattsixth grades helped with the On! Aof??aysP P°3 3 a d sang at the Back row—Joan Giddincs, Viola Sankey, Joan Mann, Stella Rachut, Helen Meier, Alice Higgins, Veda Collinson Third row—Elizabeth Reed, Dale Lockwood, Harold Reimers, Marjorie Pannkuk, Miss Bollie, Donna Gifford, Andrew Sankey, Marlys Dundas, Marjorie Klein, Phyllis McBride Second row—Betty Dundas, Kenneth Patterson, Raymond Baer, Jo Ann Chipmcn, Joan Grlese, Joyce Meier, Lugenia Reidel, Doris Salisbury, Darlene Seefeld Front row—Harold 'Yard, Kaye Holding, Gary Kienltz, Kenneth Schneider, Robert Reibhoff, James Hansen, El- don Duncan, Keith Bates THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Teacher-Miss Bollle The third grade enrollment at the begin- ning of the year was 24. Since then we have lost several pupils and gained one. Helen Gettman was forced to leave because of illness, while Raymond Johnson, Andrew Sankey, Viola Sankey, and Darlene Seefeld have all moved away. Rhodora Bussie came to us from out in the country. The fourth grade had 15 enrolled at the beginning of the year. Emil Hasse left school because of illness and Beverly Bussie and Wilma Worden have both registered since the beginning of the year. The total room membership at the present time is 36. The holidays of the year were enjoyed by both grades. The Hallowe'en party was a great success with the boys and girls coming to school in costume and parading through the entire build ing. Lunch was served in the home economics room, the cookies being made by the boys and girls themselves. At Christmas a tree was decorated and gifts were exchanged by the members of the class. On Valentines Day we had a valentine box. During part of the year we had class meet- ings on Friday afternoons with various members of the class as presiding officers. At this time a program was given in which the pupils took part. SECOND C,V D£ Front row—Gordon Baer, Joleen Higgins, Lynn Ward, Gorg Schenck, i'rry Lou McDonald, Marlene Dreramel, Nor- ma Sankey, Vernon Klien, Carrol Reimers, Dennis Beitz, Milton Salisbury, Joan Gifford Second row—Gwen Mann, Oliver Sigler, Anna Sankey, Jack McMullen, Lester Steward, Shirley Richman, Rich- ard John, Marjorie Roetman, Kay Sewick, Miss Bahe Back row—Dolores Black, Melvin Radeke, Donald Gorman, Lavonne Pringle, Duanne Pannkuk, Shirley Lockwood, Helen Graham, Junior Rachut, Howard Sewick FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Teacher-miss Bahe The Second Grade began their first year,of sc- hool under ..ass Whitney. In the fall of 1937 there were sixteen enrolled, ivielvin Rndeke was the lirst one to leave the groin, moving to mitchellville. La- vonne Pringle moved to Rockford, Iowa. Anna Sankey moved near Bancroft. Two boys, from Algona have Join- ed this class—Richard Helmer and Dickie Hertig. Seventeen first grade boys and girls began sch- ool together. Patty Trainer was the first to leave the grouo and move to Algona. Harland Johnson moved to Lone Rock and Norma Sankey moved near Bancroft. Some of the most outstanding events of the year were the Halloween oarty and the making of their own cookies for it, the making of an Indian Teoee, also train and all the workers on the trein, nd an excur- sion to the oost-office. u r-rru u u u u ir r it jr jr it u w ru u Middle row—Virl Higrins, Mabelline Killer, Ruth Olson, Alvin Godfredson, John Hiller, C: rrol Fraser, Kirby J. Smith, Virginia. Patterson, Joyce Graham, Norma Rash Front row—Iva Marie Brayton, Maxine C-raham, Kiss Baars, Harold Long, Harold ' eiske, George Becker, Ruth Thompson, Mary Ann Smith Bach row—June Rash, Pauline Moore, ’.’ilma Riddle, Mary Jean Rachut, Russel Patterson, 7 ollace Hawcott, Arnold Anderson, Clarence Riddle, Floyd Stott, Dorothy McDon- ald, Phyllis Erooh.e, Zelolrn Pratt, Luella Telske, Ruth Reed THE GYPSY TROUBADOUR The high school operetta, The Gypsy Troubadour, was presented Friday, November 12, 1937. CAST Todoro.............Carrol Fraser Roslta.............Mary Ann. Smith LI aria............Zelpha Pratt Nikoli.............Harold 'Telske Vario..............Harold Long Tom Gordon. . . . Floyd Stott Janina! June Rash Dla.ro Clayton . . Ruth Thompson Elena ............. Luella 'Veiske Henry Clayton . . George Becker Marko ............. Clarence Riddle Mary Mathews. . . Wilma Riddle L.rs. Jerrald . . . Virginia Patterson PERSONNEL OF CHORUS Gypsy Chorus Virl Higgins, Leta Olson, Maxine Graham, Mary Jean Rachut, Kabeline Miller, Joyce Graham, Dorothy McDonald, Phyllis Brooke, Norma Jean Rash, Doris Morness, Russell Patterson, John Killer, Arnold Anaerson, Kirby Smith, Lawrence Chioman, Ralph D 'gan Assistant Chorus Iva Marie Brayton, Ruth Olsen, Nova Sewlck, Mary Beth Coffin, Pauline Moore, Raymond Lavrenz, Kerwyn John, Duane Arendt, rayne Bollie, Y pllace Hawcott, Dean Meier, Gordon Giddinps, Kenneth Reed, .ilfred V oltz, Paul Arendt, George Volentine, Stuart Thaves Nikoli, son of Todoro, the ruler of the gyosy tribe of Harren, having been permitted to acquire a college education on account of his unusual intellectual rifts, returns to the gyosy camo from college with the ambition to become a poet, and marry Clare Clayton with whom he is infatuated. Todoro doesn't like this because he has long planned that his son marry Rosita, a gypsy girl, and suc- ceed himself as ruler of the tribe, and poor Rosita is broken-heart- ed. Vario, a treacherous schemer is secretely delighted with i ikoli s plan, and plots to have Nikoli expelled from the tribe in disgrace. The whole plot, however, is overheard by Tom, a college chum of Nikoli, who reveals it to M.arko, the witty gyosy fortune teller and the two counter-olot together to save Nikoli. Meanwhile, Nixoli, realizing at last that Clere is a colci-hearted gold digger, turns to Rosita, knowing now that he loves her, end finally persuades her to leave the camp with him at midnight, but Marko and Tom expose the plot of Mario whom Todoro promptly expels from the bribe. The young couole are then reinstated in favor. Clare makes a last effort to win Nikoli back, but she has lost her fascination for him, and he is more glad to remain and rule his tribe and marry Rosita. Director--------Erna Baars Accomplaftist---Ruth Reed Prompter--------Arlene Patterson V Back row—Mabelllne Killer, Kaxlne Graham, Pauline moore, Ruth Olson, Wilma Riddle, Mary Jean Rachut, Dorothy McDonald, Zelpha Pratt, Phyllis Brooke, Mary Beth Coffin, Norma Jean Rash Front row—Ivc Marie Drayton, Leta Olson, Virl June Higgins, Neva Se ick, June Rash,'Kiss Baars, Virginia Patterson, Ruth Thompson, Ilary Ann Smith, Joyce Graham, Luella Weiske, Doris Morness MUSIC CONTEST n uT?if year the sub-cilstrict music contest was held In Eurt on March 17th, 13th, and 19th, The contestants were rated superior, S00(l and fair. The ones receiving superior competed In the district pontest held at Britt, Miss Baars directed the mixed chorus, girls' glee club, girls' sextette, and the two vocal soIob', Mr. Anderson directed the Band, Orchestra, brass sextette, and all the Instrumental solos. The following, with the names of the sel- ection, received a superior rating in the sub-district. iris Glee Club ----------- Message of the Bells Bonnie Doon Shadow March Girls Sextette ----------- Refuge and Strength w. . Japanese Love Song Mixed Chorus ------------- Peace, Perfect Peace Pilgrims' Chorus _ , John Peel Contralto solo (Mary Ann Smith) - ------- Sombre Woods What is there Hid in the _ Heart of a Rose £iand - - -- --- ------_____---------- Caliph of 3agdad Overture Barcarole _ . _ Canadian Line March ijrass Sextette - - -----_ - ------- - Memories of Stephen Foster Drum solo (Stuart Thaves) ------ Contest solo for Drum _ , Those receiving excellent were: Boys' Glee Club ---------- _____ _ Gypsy Trail The Sun Goes Down The Hunters' Horn Soprano solo (June Rash) - - - --------- Brahms' Lullaby The Lotus Flower Orchestra -------------- On to Victory Slavonic Dance . . The Oracle Plano solo (Ruth Reed) Bach's 2nd Invention _ , Rondo Capricioso Baritone Horn solo (Harold Weiske) ----- Old Foils At Home xrombone solo (Wallace Hawcott) — - — Morceau Symphonlpue Tuba solo (Gordon Glddlngs) ----- Storn King Those receiving good ratings were: Clarinet solo (Floyd Stott) ----- Miami Moon French Horn solo (Mary Jean Rachut) - Concerto in D Major DISTRICT AND STATE CONTEST The district contest was held at Britt Iowa. Here the Band and brass sextetce were rated as good. The mixed chorus and girls gextette were ratfed excel '.ent, • and the ..iris' glee club and con- tralto solo were rated superior. The girls glee club and contralto soloist competed in the Iowa State Festival in Iowa City on May 7, and were happy and proud to be rated excellent by the Judges among all the fine entries from schools all over the state. Back row—Merwyn John, Wayne Bolie, Kenneth Reed, Paul Arend, Wallace Fawcott, Lawrence Chinman, Stuart Thaves, Harold Long Second row—Ruth Reed, Kirby Smith, Duane Arend, Carrol Fraser, Floyd Stott, Bruce Graham, Harold Weiske, Alvin Godfredson Mr. Anderson Front row—Arnold Anderson, John Filler, Gordon Giddings, Clarence Riddle, Raich Dugan, George Becker, Russell Patterson, Raymond Lavernz Back row—Pauline Moore, Evelyn IlcChane, Herbert Welske, John Miller, Harold Weiske, Arvid Dettran, Dorothy McDonald, Wallace Howcott, Vivian Volentine, Phyllis Brooke, Stuart Thaves Middle row—Robert Thaves, Leslie Graham, Margaret Rlchman, Dean Meier, Frank. Becker, Bruce Graham, Arnold Anderson, Alvin Godfredson, Ruth Reed, Ruth Olson, Mr. Anderson Front row—Mary Jean Rachut, Gerald Soderberg, Kenneth Hammerstrom, Wendell Ringsdorf, Russel Patterson, Floyd Stott, Ardith Dettman, Betty Christensen, Viola Trenary, Leta Olson, Luella 'Veiske, Joyce Graham ■F X X X X X X X Top: Yell leaders; Mary Ann Smith, Phyllis Brooke, and Arlene Patterson wnfr d Wrestling; George Becker, Harold Weiske, Wilfred Eotton: Girls' sextette; June Hash Phyllis Broohe Ruth Thompson, kiss Baars, Virl Higgins, Virginia Patterson, and Mary.Ann Smith . Brass sextette; Harold Weiske, Jordon J dlngs, Wallace Hawcott, Mr. Anderson, Robert .haves, ilarv Jean Rachut, and Margaret Richman NEWSPAPER STAFF Editor................Arlene Patterson Reporters . . Phyllis Brooke and Ruth Thompson HIGH SCHOOL NEWSPAPER A weekiy newspaper called The Weekly News-ance was edited each week by reporters Ruth Thompson and Phyllis Brooke. commercial teams . . T e commercial teams competed in the district con- test at Estherville on Saturday, April 23. The teams consisted of: Amateur Typing—Floyd Stott, Zelpha Rae Pratt Wilfred Woltz. Novice Typing---Luella Welske, Mary Jean Rachut Sayre Wlnkee. Novice Shorthand—Floyd Stott, Ruth Reed, Evelyn McChane. Pickles Becomes a Lady t y Hilda Manning The Juniors presented their class play, December 22, 1937 CAST Burleigh Pickles Hattie Mag ----------------- Flo------------------ Peg Lee - Miss Dibble Lillian Haller - - - - - Helen Martin ------ Myra Parsons ------ Lieutenant Tony Hamilton Sergeant Blimp Buid, - Duke Pete ---------- Rodney Glddlngs Phyllis Brooke Dorothy McDonald Naoma Van Steenberg Maxine Graham Pauline Moore Noma Scott Mabelline Miller Zelpha Pratt Evelyn McChane Brwe Graham Arnold Andreason Gordon Glddlngs Kirby Smith Director ------------ Miss Alice Eighme Prompter ------ Miss Virginia Patterson Pickles, the tomboy in Miss Dib le's select school for girls, and ner friends are excited when an airplane drops at the school and a handsome young lieutenant appears She is much disappionted at his interest in kiss Martin, but she and the school Janitor accomplish the capture of two criminals and she fe Is grown-up. ONE ACT FLAYS Presented by the Public Sneaking Class, April 12, 1933. Piny Have You Had Your Aperation? by Mae Howley Barry Miss Harris, the nurse Mrs. Gordon, the woman to have the operation - - - Mr. Allen, the intern ______________ Pat Martin, a society friend -- ______________ -_I_I Mrs. Murphy, a neighbor Mr. Achln, a patient Dinah, the washerwoman _____________ Viola Trenary Leta Olson Ranney Leek Madeline Miller Laura Jean Smith Gordon Giddings Maxine Graham Play Our Cousin from Sweeden by Katharine Kauanaugh Charlotte Mills, a young American Karina Shields, her friend - - _ Anne Mills, her sister - — _ _ _ Hilda, a Swedish maid Jeanetce Johansen, the cousin - - ivlerwyn Preston, social light - - George Preston, ditto ____ _______ Glenna Ruth .Vorden Burniece Saatoff Joyce Graham Thelma Bristow Phyllis Brooke Dean Meier Bruce Graham Play Who Gets the Car Tonight? by Christopher Sergei Mrs. Jones, a social climber Mr. Jones, her husband - - - Paul, the son Mary, the daughter - _ _ _ . Jack, her boy-friend - - _ r Sharon Mann Rodney Giddings Arnold Andreasen June Rash Homer Bristow Director Miss Alice Eighme Shake Hands with Murder By Wilbur Braun The Seniors presented their class play May 11, 1938. CAST Hannah Welcome. . . Bella Karns .... Inspector Con Bungle John Camp.......... Mazie Marsh .... The Woman In Red. . Roscoe Lord .... Anne Fuller .... Boris Ivan......... Fannie Frost. . . . Major Burleigh. . . Ella Alehin .... Burnelce Saatoff June Rash Harold Welske Floyd Stott Virginia Trenary Lula Dugan Clarence Riddle Ruth Thompson Rainey Leek Arlene Patterson John Miller Mary Ann Smith Miss Welcome's boarding house is the scene of unusual excitement when a mystery woman Invades it and barely escapes notice. Police Inspector Con C. Bungle appears and bungles the evidence. The frightened Bella and her policeman, inquisitive Miss Alehin psychic Miss Frost, brave Major Burleigh, young Mr. Lord, the Russian, and the U. S. Secret Service workers have a difficult time discover- ing that there really isn't any murder after all. Director--i.liC£ Eighme Promptor—Ralph Dugan CARNIVAL On the evening of December 17, 1937, a good number of the oitizens of Burt were seen In the K. S. Gymnasium indulging in the thrills of a good old fashioned carnival. For instance there was the country store, where you could buy anything a farmer desired, all decorated in crepe paper for the occasslon. There was the corn game stand where Mr. Bowie yelled himself hoarse, and many a hapvsy winner treasured a box of candy, or some toy. There was a bulls eye at which the gunsters could shoot with some sort of pop-gun and win candy bars. Of course there were some gypsies who would tell fake fortunes, and a so-called 3eautv Salon where you could get your hair comoed or your nails painted. The fish pond and other stands also did a good deal of business. Excitement ran high when a Carnival Queen was chosen. For days before the carnival all the classes in school sold votes at a penny a piece for their nominee as queen. Each entry ticket also gave votes to these girls. After a mad pawing over of tickets by the class sponsers trying to count them, Virginia Patterson, the Junior nominee emerged as Queen of the Carnival . She was publicly crowned by her rivals who automatically became her Ladies in 7 aiting . These ladies were Lula Dugan, as senior; Viola Trenary, a sophomore; Norma Jean Rash, a freshman; and Margaret Ringsdorf, a Junior High girl. There were also lucky numbers on these tickets and many prizes were given to the holders of these lucicy numbers. The grand prize was a cedar chest which went to Mrs. Fred Ringsdorf. The grand opening of the Carnival was effected by a minstrel show given by the boys' glee club. After that there were other side shows to attract the pleasure seekers. The girls' glee club gave two performances of Three Old Maids and a Tub . The band provided restful interludes with German Band music and the athletic department satisfied the primitive instincts of the crowd by presenting a few wrestling matches. The carnival was sponsored by the athletic and music department to raise funds for their various activities. On the whole it was very successful. Back row—Merwyn John, Russel Patterson, Arnold An'derson, Floyd Stott, Bruce -rnhrm, Carrol Fraser, Arvid Dettman, Robert Lovstad Front row--Hnrold Lon , Robert Iloore, Harold Presthus, Clarence Riddle, Kirby Smith, endell Rlngsdorf, Mr. Anderson BASKETBALL season1 6 f®ketba11 team won 3 games in 20 starts this season. The local five was composed largely of under class men rhar tarked dmProJeraent was shown with each game. Burt became ’ a scSed,nremfmb 0f the State Line Conference and clayed a logame schedule in this organization. The schools in the conference are IclteSof'thedyar£' Fdagsted’ Armstrong, Swea City and Burt. ln n? the number of games lost, the locals under the tutelage T Andersen dismayed some fine basketball and a number of the games were lost by small margins. gIS the B“rt H1 “ 26-21 - 2 Thepf0li° ng boys saw much service during the year:Clarence Floyd Stott, Robert Moore, Wendell Ringsdorf, Kirby Smith, ? dL0S?A  ar°ld resthus, Arvid Dettman, and Bruce Graham. v,Rldd1 and Floyd Stott are the only members that will e lost by graduation and orospects accear brighter for the next finrJ £v8; , Thl W?S the 2nd year thfr;t baskat;tall has been scon- sored by the school. WRESTLING nr.no erii1?f'the Te 1 r wlnter scort in the Burt High activity program for the past six years was dropced this year. Three bo s were entered in the State series, Harold Welske Geroee Becker and Wilfred Woltz. Wilfred pi. ced third In the'DlS?fet and H. rold won the District title. Harold Welske went on to win 2nd honors ln the state ln the 145 ound division. Back row—I;r. Anderson, Hence11 Ringsdorf, John Hiller, Kirby Smith, Faye I:nnn, ’Vallece Hawcott, Alvin Godfred- son, Wilfred Woltz, Harold Long Prong row—Robert i oore, Harold V’eiske, Carrol eraser, George Volentine, Cl renco Riddle, Arnold Anderson, Ralph Dugan Baseball The Burt High School Nine enjoyed its most successful season for several years winning 13 games in 16 starts. ihe -earn won five games in seven starts last fall and seven games in the eight of the Spring schedule. The Boys won the West Half Koosuth Tourney held on the Burt diamond and will meet Wesley to determine the county prep champion. The Boys were the first school group to annex a trophy following the destruction of all trophies in the fire May 30, 1937. Clarence Riddle, George Volentine and Robert Moore were the hurlers while Harold Weiske worked behind the bat. The lnfielder were Wilfred Woltz, George Volentine, Wendell tfield Smith and Harold Long. The following boys handled the outfield assignments: Arnold Andreasen, Ralph Dugan, Carol eraser.Robert Moore, John Miller,and Alvin Godfredsen. Members who will be lost by graduation are Clarence Riddle, Harold Weiske, Wilfred Woltz, Carol Fraser, John Mil er, and Ralph Dugan, The first two boys listed will receive their fourth letter in the sport JHls spring Coach A. T. Andersen will have a dlf icult ame finding replacements for the six seniors for next years aggregation. Season's Record: (Fall Season) Burt 10 Swea City 2 Burt 1 Tltonka 3 Burt 2 Tltonka 4 Burt 10 Lone Rock 0 Burt 5 Ledyard 2 3urt 7 Swea City 2 Burt 11 Led'-’ard 1 (Spring Season) Burt 2 Lone Rock 1 Burt 4 Ledyard 3 Burt 23 Bancroft 7 (West Half Tourney) Burt 5 Lone Rock 3 Burt 7 Grant 0 Burt 7 Fenton 2 (District Tourney) Burt 11 Corwith 6 Rurt . .3 - Dows 6 County Championship Game BURT - 4 WESLEY - 1 Clarence Riddle started the year with a no hit performance against Lone Rock and in the final game of the county.!n£ let the Wesley boys down with but one hit. Clarence Ridd Harold Weiske were both chosen onrSthe allCounty team. September Burt Hi Calendar 13. 1st day of school and the new teachers are given the once-over. 17. Wilma sat down in the aisle. 21. Hot! 22. Hotter still!.' 23. 30 minute—suppose-to-be-talks—in Biology. 27. Teachers are giving lousy grades. 28. 1st month gone. October 1. Phil ran into a door. 4. All classes elected their class officers. 7. The world series took pi ce on the assembly floor today. What a game ! .' ! 8. Parkinson's Music Ensemble here. 9. Fraser fell down stairs. , , 12. Night rehearsals for operetta have oeen scheduled. 15, School i  't getting Floyd S. down—he says there's only 8 months and 4 more days left ! 20. Stew has a boil on his neck. 22, Six weeks tests ! 24. Waiting for our report cards. 26. Still waiting----------—. 27. Report cards. 29. High school halloween party. November 4-5 Teachers' Convention—no school ! 12, High School Operetta 18, Snow and more snow 19. Pauline's shoes 8-iueeked all day. 21. New rules for detentioners—anyone want a vacation?—one cal always be suspended from school. 22. Hot lunches started. 23. First b.b. game-with Thompson there. 24. The Weekly News-ance -first edition. 25-6.Turkey vacation, 23, Annual staff chosen. 29. Prof has a cold. 30. So into December—we go, we go. December 3, Sophs Jrs. B.3. game—nice work, Jhniors i ‘{•they won) 6. Carnival queens nominated. 7. Snow 3. Chlppee closed his mouth today for the first time this year, 13, Ed bet Phil he could wear a neck-tie for one week, 17, Ed'6 still going strong. 17, Carnival---- Try your luck here 1 20, The week's up, Ed, and is your chest out J 21, Everyone buying Xmas presents. 22, Junior Class Play. 23, Vacation and a Kerry Christmas I J anuary 3, Back to school---and what a sleepy bunch of kids, 4, Bill broke a mirror--? yrs. bad luck, 5, Students with colds sent home. r , Dugie's black sweater wore out today. 15, Con Jr. grew a whole inch today. 17, John's on crutches. 18, Start cramming . 19, Still cramming . 20, Semester Tests'. 1)—and this is a school of knowledge 1 24, Beginning of 2nd. semester. 27. Burt beats Bancrofti—15 rahs j (County tournament) 23. Burt beats Whittempre—30,rahsi (Still County Tourney) 29. Wesley beats Burt J—Bah .' February 4, Burt beats Grant ! 9, Dugie's birthday. 10. Hawkee gained another pound, 11, Musicians are swinging their vocal chords in preparation for music contest. 20, Free Band Concert 22, Remember George? It's his birthday today. 23. Burt lost to Bode in Sectional Tourney. 26. Ed is second state wrestling champ. March 3. Six weeks' tests 4. Ditto 13 Music Concert 3oinists save audition in ay® 17- Sub--District Music Contest equals 7 superiors 17. Wearin' o' the green 24. Gid combed his hair. 30. Rain April 1-2. 4. 5. 12. 15. 23. 29. 30. Lni District Contest equeals contraito solo and girls' glee club suoerios. I°v,r City! here .e Jet6spring day and 4 skip school Snow, snor' and more snow. Public Speaking. P.lays Senior's Pose day-----• Commercial Cmlest -t latervllle District Baseball tournament-----e Ditto ’ IJI won 2 5-6-7. Paarsie h?s the mumps. State Music. Contest Smitty and 22 girls = Ex. i__ Wesley vs. lirt fS County han-ion — oost-ooned, Scate Academic -ests. Senior Class Play. Junior-Senior Banquet. Brccuelarete. 23-24-25. Semester Cests 26. Commencement. 27. Community Day. 5. 10. 11. 13. 22. If you failed to receive mention in tne following pages, don't feel offended ----the censors probably cut you out I Two Irishmen, who were both cross-eyed, ran into each other. Pat: Why ,on't you look where you .ire going? Mike: Well, why don't you go where you are looking? Perhaps these Jokes are very old, And should be on the shelf. But if you want some better ones, Make up a few yourself. Sugar: Teacher, will you help me with this problem? Coach: I would only I don't think it would be right Prof: Who can name one im- portant thing we have now that we didn't have one hundred years ago? Swede: Me'.' SEMa STATION. Phone 180 Lubricating Fuels— and Station Service Mgr.-----Charles Lappe Publisher COMMERCIAL JOB PRINTING TY?£WR]T£RS You can always tell a Freshman- When you see him come to school; You can always tell a Sophomore- by the way he acts a fool; You can always tell a Junlor- by his important walk; You can always tell the Faculty- by the subject of their talk; You can always tell the surnmer- from the spring and from the fall But you cannot tell.a.Senlor- anything-----at all... There was a young fellow named —Gorden Who enjoyed teasing Miss Warden, He gave her a smile, She knocked him a mile, In the hospital he now is a —hordin' Miss Eighme: Can you explain what is meant by the word un- aware? Smitty: Unaware is what you take off Just before you put your pajamas on. Mother: You've been fighting again. You've lost two of your teeth ! Junior G.: Oh, no, Mother, I have them in my pocket. EDWARD THAVES DISTRICT AGENT Burt, Iowa Bankers Life Company-- Des Moines, Iowa A Mutual Company ____J Miss Hoppe: Does anyone know the meaning of acme? Jack: Acme and I'll tell you. Mr. Bowie: If you subtract 2x from 6x what's the diff- 0 Ardith: That's what I say, what do we care? o. p. McDonald Phone 18 You can whip our cream But you can't beat our milk ! Building Material and Coal ALGONA GREENHOUSES Algona, Iowa Phone 305-575 Flowers for all occasions ii Jay Graham's Blacksmith Do Your VELDING SHARPENING and GENERAL MACHINE REPAIRING Burt, Iowa George V. : Well, dear, I must be off. June R.P That's what I thought when I first met you. A Freshman does not know,, and knows that he does not know. A Soph, does not know, but does not know that he does not know. A Junior knows, but does not know that he knows. A Senior knows, know® that he knows, an l wants everybody else to know that he knowsilJ Fraser: Pop I need an ency- clopedia for school. Father: Encyclopedia, nothing.' You'll walk to school as I did. EXPERT HAIRDRESSING SHOP rcuts I ONE MOYER, PROP. PHONE 54 EDITOR'S LAMENT They find fault with the editor; The stuff we print is rot; The annual, is about as peppy as a cemetery lot. The ads show poor arrangement; the Jokes, they say, are stale. The upperclassmen hoi'er; the underclassmen rail. But when the book's all printed And the issue is on file If someone missed his copy You could hear him yella mile. C-V 'O SHOW'S r , £ jr Vj r r L A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Ece Cream Candy Cigarettes Tobacco Booth Service SUSAN'S BEAUTY Shampoos and Ka, Finger Wave 5U (D0 VrlOM?SOM'S STOKE FEATURES Women's Admiration Hosiery Shoes and Luggage Work---------Clothing Don't Miss These Bargains I DK.J.G. CLAPSADDli M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone office 79 Burt, Iowa Phone res.8C Nurse: Prof: It's a boy, What is? professor. Why did you break your engagement to the school teacher? Suitor- I was late on a date la t Saturday night and she ' ant- ed me to show her an excuse blank signed by my mother. Miss Baars in Mixed Chorus— Now I'll call roll, and plestse answer quickly. Fraser— Quickly. Owen Moore went away----------- Owen Moore than he could pay— Owen Moore came back one day— Owen Moore--------------------; Joel— Your sister is spoiled isn't she? Ken T— Naw, that's Just the perfume she wears. Jim: Come on, take a bath, I'll get you a date---- Fraser: (cautiously) Yeh, and suooose you don't get the date. DK. R.H. THOMPSON Dentist Phone-Office 109 Residence 148 Burt, Iowa_ L.R. DANIELS Painter Decorator Phone---41 j .. Burt Iowa _ ! A woodpecker sat on a Junior's head. And settled down to drill----- He bored away for an hour or more, And then he broke his bill. Ranney: Don't you think talk- ative women are the most popular? Reidel: What other kind are there? Jack Spratt could hold a bat His brother ran the mile And with such pep they kept Burt's rep, Away on top of the pile. A hycropite is a man who goes to work at 4:00 A.M. singing All the World is Jealous of Me . .H. jV)£JNZ£K r x,, , ,,I ' ' , r9R i •:dJ l3 V 3 (.b IJ Uv V I I , I , I I , I 1 I I I I 1 I I I II 11 I 1 Glasses properly, fitted. rrFixniiriiJ We Can't Have Everything 1 We haven't a Wheel but we have an Axel We haven't a Jump but we have a Hoppe We haven't a Hole but we have a Leek We haven't a Moth but we have a Miller We haven't a Divorce but we have a Mary We haven't a Vale but we have a Glen We haven't a Mascara but we have a Mabeline We haven't a Poe but we have a Scott We haven't a Bark but we have a Baa We haven't a River but we have a Brooke We haven't a Poorman but we have a Richman We haven't a Short but we have a Long We haven't a Money but we have a Bill We haven't a Soup but we have a Stew We haven't a Scotch but we have a Swede We haven't a Monkey but we have a Mann We haven't a Lion but we have a Baer We haven't a Pain but we have a Rash We haven't a Senior but we have a Junior UGGM A -THE A 7 X £ - C OJv) PANY' Operating the CALL and IOWA Theatres To Guarantee Top Attractions Every Sunday PRICES Matinee: 10 and 26 Evening: 10 and 36 ‘T-----GOOD X MOVIES x 'GOOD PLAYERS “T7 x J 5 ii I s y _. WA DOIN' |T J'D GO To C. S.CfJJP VIAN for FURNITURE FLOOR COVERING’S G. E. REGRIGRATORS and FURNERAL SERVICES £ i: £ t £ i: £ 3  ? s To the following persons who have made this world more out- standing by their remarkable feats in the years nineteen hun- dred thirty-seven and th‘rty- eight (1'37-1' 33) we present— ORCHIDS TO No. 1—Condit 3owie—(need we bring Con Jr. into this? No. 2—Ralph Dugan--the origin- ator of the black sweater. No. 3—Lula Dugan—nice work, if you can get it. No. 4—Bill Goldilocks Woltz— Well, can't you guof? No. 5—Iva K. Brayton—Her first big catch. Write we know is written right W’ien we see it written write. But when we see it written rite '.Ve know it is not written right; For write to be written right, Must not be written rite or ri ht Nor yet must it be written wrlght But write, for so it's written right .' Coach-in Biology: Now we will name some of the small insects starting with Bill Woltz. Floyd Stott Was walking down the street His purpose was, he did declare To give the girls a treat. {rO CD era 0)(DN'IJ Ua 0 0: a:0HA Na:0;§ TRADE AT STAEHLES1 HARDWARE Burt, Iowa YOU'RE MISSING SOMETHING BY NOT TRADING AT S C HKAP£k C: PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRIC PUMPS Phone 19 N|]AKDW K£ LENNOX FURNACES OIL BURNERS :;etal work Burt, Iowa Three tips to the Teens J 1. When dining out, don't yell at your hostess to attract attention. Just jab your fork in her leg. 2. Don't make a scene if you find a fly in your soup. He'll leave plenty for you. 3. When nuts are served--- do not use your teeth to crack them. Take off your shoe and use the heel. A DATE L One who is used to poverty. All dates must be the country- loving type. Be sure to get one that doesn't eat much but brings a lot. One who can stay out after 10:00 P.M. A date who doesn't talk about the weather. A date who doesn't smoke. One who believes action speaks louder than words. Prevail on your classmate for a ride. Forget about everything but fun. SMITH'S DEMKTjMENT ' . STOKE KART SCKAFFU2R . iARKS and ROYaL tailors Burt, Iowa Rhone 4 Sb could write you a letter - - but think this is better - TRADE AT TPE CITY MEAT h A k K £ T c Where only Quality Meats are sold Phone 20 'iVKEN YOU SEE THIS SIGNATURE ON a SCHOOL PICTURE IT STANDS FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY I O CDkjAuLLD rr.dddg£ We ;lso do home portrait and hodak finishing at reasonable orices ALL PICTURES IN ANNUAL -aDE DY RONaLD Jv! OD£RN DRY CL£AN£KS The Horae of Better Service 215 East State Street Algona, Iowa ROUND-UP STaFF Editor-In Chief..............Ruth Thompson Assistant Editor....................Arlene Patterson Business Manager.............Harold Weiske Typists.......................Floyd Stott Zelpha Pratt Art Editor ................. Robert Thaves Activity Editors............Phyllis Brooke Virginia Patterson Printing Margaret Richmann Betty Bee Christensen Faith Reed Viola Trenary Advisor—Miss Hoppe THANKS To the photographers for taking our pictures. To the teachers for their many suggestions and help for the Round-Up. To the students for their many contributions of help and their many suggestions as to how the Round- Up might be made more attractive—several days after it has been Drlnted. To the Senior Class who have made possible a joke section.