Columbus High School - Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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Clilfllllflllln l We, the renowned and illustrious Class of 1925, as yet possessing sound minds and in anticipation of leaving the C. H. S. for realms as yet unexplored by us, do hereby declare and publish with regret, this, our last, ultimate and final will, revoking all previous and former wills performed under our hand. Firstly, we instruct our executors named hereinafter to pay all our just debts and commencement expenses as soon after our departure as convenient. Secondly, we bequeath to the Juniors our place of honor and trust, our mental capacity, and all our textbooks. Thirdly, we bequeath to the Sophomores our boundless wisdom and modesty, obedience and our studious habits. Fourthly, we bequeath to the Freshmen our sunny dispositions and our pep, that they may enjoy a few of the pleasures of the C. H. S. Fifthly, I, Christian Allenburger, bequeath my extraordinary musical genius to Fish Snell that he may learn to play a mouth harp. I, Werner Alpers, bequeath my sideburns to Ronald Anderson to aid him in his quest for matrimony. I, Helen Brown, bequeath my athletic inclinations to Dorothy Stevenson. I, Milton Behlen, bequeath my tendency toward noise to Con Keating, in order that he might be heard as well as seen. , I, Virginia Dickey, bequeath all my well known virtues to Betty Roberts. I, Orlo Bonner, bequeath my marvelous physique to Bill Haney, thereby combin- ing size with brains. I, Mildred Dietz, will my essay on How to Get Beaux to any one who may need it. I, Allen Eggert, donate the use of my book How to Grow to the wee-wee mem- bers of the Sophomore class. I, Luella Gaver, a maiden of good sense, impart some of it to Irene Stein. I, Charles Gass, since I'm done at this school, turn it over to Mr. Mathews to rule. I, Hazel Gibbon, full of class spirit and pep, bequeath to Mildred Goodwin my wonderful rep . I, Walter Gregorius, enjoying a good joke, advise you all that it doesn't pay to smoke. I, Alma Hasselbalch, a strong member of the class, give up my place to some Junior lass. I, George Haney, bequeath my line to any downtrodden Freshman that he may blulf the teachers as I have done. I, Caryl Hadcock, will my natural marcel to Carroll Loshbaugh so he may save his sister's iron. I, Eunice Kuehnert, an intelligent lass, will my brains to Marjorie Gass. I, Gerhardt Koch, will my spirit to the C. H. S. that it may excel all former achievements. We, Helena Larson and Clara Skorupa, bequeath to the Freshmen all the giggles which we as Seniors have outgrown. I, Marshall Geer, bequeath my membership in the Bachelor's Club to Oscar Poeifel. I, Selma Loseke, deed my trusty typewriter to Helen Mac, with full instructions as to treatment. I, Robert Lecron, bequeath my musical, athletic, and scholastic ability to Ray Jewell. May he accomplish as much as the donor. I, Lelia Luther, give to Zoma Reuter some advice on choosing a career.

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E S0lpJlll1COlUl'llCOJll'CB Y6dll Sept. 4-School again called to order by Judge Mathews. Sept. 21-That politician fas well as teacherj Mr. Sisty, was chosen sponsor with Miss Poole as his ever-ready assistant. Oct. 10-Held a class meeting. Our faithful servants were: President, Carroll Millerg Vice President, Esther Svislowskyg Secretary-Treasurer, Charles Gass. Oct. 12-Freshman and Sophomore Olympics - Not so good. Nov. 11-Sophomore party in the gym. Hazel Gibbon's powder puff?'!? March to, March 2, March too! March 16-Party in Gym. As much fun as could possibly be had. May 15-Picnics were in order so we had to be fashionable. May 18-Miss Jenkins' History classes had a picnic and hamburger fry at Cars- tenson's. ullrllllllllllflblln YGMT t Sept. 5-Vacation gone. Oh! - Sept. 18-Class meeting. Officers elected: Charles Sheldon, Presidentg Hazel Gibbon, Vice Presidentg Helen Brown, Secretary-Treasurer5 Miss Brochl, Sponsor. Oct. 3-Picnic at Rotary Camp. Nuff said! Oct. 29-Toiling - Exams. Feb. 12-We Juniors presented our Black Show. Feb. 29--Fun Fair. Carnival queen-of course, a Junior. March 28-Rah! for the boys. They entertained the girls at a party at Sheldon's. May 1-Nifty Banquet! May 15-Another good time at Wagner's Camp. ' May 23-Court was dismissed. S Clillllllilll ll' YGQT Sept. 1-Registration. Sept. 3--Renewed all acquaintances. E Our dignified statesman: Charles Sheldon, Presidentg Charles Gass, Vice Presi- dentg Eleanor Stenger, Secretary-Treasurer. Oct. 9-Football in motion. Nov. 3-Senior Class Party. Some VVhirl! Dec. 19-Santa Claus gave us another vacation. Feb. 3-Had to age 50 years to advertise the annual properly. Feb. 27-Fun Fair - bigger and better than ever. March 10-Felt like we were really going to graduate. Chose announcements. March 11-Staff pictures taken. fDo you remember?J March 26-A few of us had our report cards delivered by the mail inan. April 1-Fools' Day. April 29--Junior-Senior Banquet. ?' -We went. May 19- Seventeen , May 21-Commencement. That's all!

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I, Walter Lucas, will my historical insight to Bud McMahon, as he has an appe- tite for history as well as for some other things. , I, Marie Wollberg, bequeath to the Sophomore class, one dime, in order to help finance next year's banquet. I, Carroll Miller, bequeath my ability to portray Polonius to Merle Hasselbalch. I, Lula Pfenning, bequeath the tint of my hair to Clarice Moore. I, Charles Miller, leave my witty sayings to Bob Gammel so they may not forever pass from the C. H. S. I, Greta Pittman, confer my already fam.ous personality upon Doris Stenger. We, Werner Mueller and Pete Smagacz, bequeath our unruffled demeanor to Billy Gregorius, lest he should .get excited. I, Evelyn Rudat, a musical lass, leave to Marjorie Byllesby a bit of my class . I, Henry Ragatz, do my marvelous voice wish upon Royal Hipwell for future operettas. I, Olga Siefken, with my winning way, to Viola Mohlman my secret will betray. I, Nathaniel Share, leave my argumentative inclination to a Junior membe1', Wal- lace Ott. ' . I, Eleanor Stenger, the Senior Vamp, bequeath my ability to any Freshman scamp. I, Ruth Schmid, will my gift of gab' to Alyce Luschen, trusting that the acquisi- tion of the same will enable her to make others aware of her presence. ' I, Louise Lucas, will my dignity to Violet Speck that she may tread in a more stately manner. I, Blen Dena Zeller, depart taking with me that which I like best in C. H. S. -- Gantt bear to give him up. I, President Charles, with my mind so keen, will my position to Larry DeVine. I, Esther Svislowsky, bequeath my job as official money ,taker to Dick Dennis - knowing that he is big enough to protect the vast sums which he may hold. I, Gus Speice, bequeath my adventures in the land of romance to Dave Coolidge that he may learn to live and love. VVe, Ruby and Fern, our brains bequeath to anyone in a class beneath. I, Florence Barnica, present my studiousness unto Helen Galley that she may have something to occupy her mind. I, G1'ace Paxson, leave all my quiet habits of concentration to Marjorie Gibbon. I, Ruth Miller, do hereby will and bequeath to Mark McMahon my dignity that his behavior may be more becoming to a Senior. I, Alice Shea, leave my flirtatious manner to Alva Viergutz, so that I may know that it will not be carried to extremes. I, Fritzie Kent, bequeath my style to W'ilhelmina Siefken, that it may still direct the girls in the latest. I, Ada Long, will my surplus height to Margaret Juhnke that she may have a more imposing appearance. ' I, Clark Burgess, bequeath my place on the football team to Dwain Abar1', there- by assuring for the old high school, one outstanding star who may shine for at least four years. - I, Ann Heiden, after due deliberation, have decided it best to give my interest and knowledge of country life to Daphne Adams. Sixthly, we leave with the principal and faculty our most sincere thanks for the help they have given us as we traveled the long and weary road to knowledge. We hereby appoint all the Ingold brothers as executors of this our last will and testament. fSignedJ Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-five. ' fmlvllarie