Central City High School - Bison Yearbook (Central City, NE)

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The sunny fields hold an irresistible charm for Charles Smith, who spends his entire time collecting specimens of butterflies. 1 His varieties already rival those of Heinzis 57. V x S John Kerr unselfishly adds his sunshine to the worlds gloom. He is publishing his original book, tiJokes for All Occasions, 'and finds it dif- ficult to meet the demand. Lorraine Seal has risen to the position of District Superintendent of Sunday Schools. The Sunday School Owes its advancement to her indis- pensable services. Ilene Boelts is quickly accumulating a fortune by selling her novel ifPowdered Haii Tonic. This is the most satisfactory and most populai tonic that has appeared on the market since the law has forbidden the use of Creosol Dip. As women policemen have become very popular, Gladys Leamons has decided to join the ranks, and stands upon Michigan Avenue from 8:00 .11; M. m 6:00 P. M. . V'Etheil Bieeidiazzles the world with her daring stunts on the tight wire. She and Ethel Rathmanythe famous acrobat, have joined the Barnum 8L Bailey C1rcus. George Gregg conducts hair dressing demonstrations in the window of his father s real estate ofiice. Lilliari Solt plays the role of leading cabaret dancer at the Empires Gardens in Omaha. ' Wilma Desch is encouraging feminine independence by organizing a ttBachelor Maids Club. The aim of the club is to make the sterner sex app1eciate the t1 ue value of their better halves As an aitistis model Neil McCullough is in great demand. He poses f01 magazine coVers and illuStrations. Roy King has chdsen the movies for his life work. His role as the kind-hearted villain in itHis Mother s Son melts the hardest of hearts. Most impressive to the mind of the dreamer is the familiar scene of Central City High SchoolL As he enters the hall his eyes fall upon the bulletin board. From what he reads there he is convinced that there is hothing slow about Central City High School. The work of every class reflects the progressive spirit of the day. I V ' Miss Peterson is introducing cabaret features into her dining room service. ' Miss Malvel advocates gum chewing and frizzing of the hair in her i ttypewriting classes. ' 24

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Russell Staats is successfully working as a foreign missionary among the cannibals of South Africa; He has made many noticeable reforms, for which he is to be complimented. He declares himself to be in love with the country. India boasts of her number of expert sea divers. She has reason enough to be proud of her star diver, Merle Nugent, who, statistics show, can stay submerged from four to five minutes. Teddy Kelso has secluded himself in a romantic Bohemian kingdom, where he holds the envied position of his royal majesty's jester. No one can doubt that the cap and bells become Teddy charmingly. Vera Strong, Leta Whittemore and Gladys Bell have gone overseas, where they will drive motor trucks and aid in reconstruction work. The perfectly stunning gowns which are the rage in the society circles of the East are designed by the Parisian designer, Everette Crites. He seems to possses an unusual ability when it comes to the artistic touches which make his gowns so incomparably popular. From the foreign countries the thoughts of our dreamer carry him back to dear old Nebraska. The Martin law office appears, whose im- maculate condition is due to the untiring efforts of its faultlessjanitor, Edgar Barge. ,V . Nebraska,s famous farmerette is Vivian Meredith, who has won her rfame by raising prize hogs for the State Fair. 1 A great scientist appears, in whom he recognizes Phyllis Laub, who is striving to make the world safe for democracy by inventing a new gun that will win the next war. The gun, which works on a7 principle similar to that of a pop-gun, is well under way and has so far proyed sucCessfuI. The home scene of Myrtle and Dan is a happy one. They had not the heart to try life alone, so they formed a partnership in which Myrtle, as a successful business woman, furnishes the capital, while 'domesticated Dan keeps the home fires burning and takes care of the cows and chickens 'n' everything. . The country is in mourning for the death of its notorious Beatrice Fairfax. . But Alfred Paxson saved the chaotic situation by quietly step- ping into her place. There his genius is appreciated and his originality has full play. i I . ' Due to his sympathy and interest in children Francis Heaton has at last accepted the enviable position of president of theiBetter Babies As- sociation. r i 23

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Every Monday Miss Conybeareis history class meets at the Empress Theatre to enjoy current events illustrated on the screen. Miss Scott is teaching meter and rythm entirely by use of the Victrola. The manual training class have just returned from a little spin to Europe in their aereplane, Which they recently completed under the direc- tion of Mr. Funk. Miss Dexteris limousine may be seen in front of the school building every afternoon from 4 until 5 oiclock. At that time she instructs classes in gardening for all those whose deportment grade is below 99h. The French classes are enjoying a series of fashion shows, conducted by Miss Pegler, who is assisted by several noted Parisian designers. Miss McKennan has invited her Latin students to a banquet, at which Roman wine will be served and toasts given in Latin. Members of the N01ma1 Training Class, chaperoned by Miss Dressler, are off for a little Visit to Columbia, where they will be entertained by some of the most famous educators 0f the day. . A distillery has been established in connection with the chemistry, laboratory; the chemistry students, under the direction of Miss Main; have become experts in the manufacture of alcohol. I '1 Cocoa and wafers are served by the Faculty, in the assembly room: '- every afternoon at 4 o clock for the benefit of the tardy pupils The iirelight died, ending the pantomime, like the curtain that falls over the land of pretense when the play IS done. w. D. and T. K. iVe Are the Class of i20' TUNE- Oh. What a Pal Was Mary Seniors are we, Seniors are we, Dear to our heart is Central; Treading the pathway of glory, 'Memories will never die; Came in fine style, studied. awhile, Though we are gone love lingers on Ours is a wonderful story. For dear old Central High. Centralis our friend, right to the end, . . ThaVs why we love her so. Long will our hearts recall each joy That bound us in this sweet friendship. CHQ.-We are the class of ,20; t L Time can neier end,,nor sorrow sends Oh! what'a class are we! 3 Memories so fond and so true. Of genius weive more than plenty, Since it is May we now must say, And our number is thirty-threev Teachers and comradesffarewell. 25