Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1931 volume:

SAMUEL T. MAY HALL Prairie Smoke 19 3 1 Y Published By State Teachers’ College Dickinson, North Dakota Foreword Go, little book; go with our blessing. Carry our friendship and our best wishes wherever you go. May someone treasure you and love you, in memory of golden days. May someone lift your pages, yellowing and crumbling into the dust of the ages, often enough to keep the envious worms from spoiling their beauty. May a sigh of regret for relinquished joys not drive away the smile of pleasure as your owner recalls his Alma Mater and once more vows his love for her. Go, then, little book, may you ever and ever carry the spirit of youth with you. THE 1931 PRAIRIE SMOKE STAFF. 1 Dedication This, our 1331 Annual, do we, the class of 1931, ded- icate to Mrs. Nell Robinson, Director of the Model High School, and debate coach of the College. Her untiring ef- forts lor the success of the school, even more than her many successful debate seasons, have endeared her to the hearts of the students. This is our means of recognition and esteem. Vi i F Contents I. Faculty II. Classes III- Athletics IV- Activities V- Features h Faculty State Board of Administration Nelson Sauvain_____________________________ Chairman R. B. Murphy ......................---------- Member W. J. Church.....-_______ .._________________ Member Bertha R. Palmer.Superintendent of Public Instruction Joseph A. Kitchen.......Com. of Agriculture and Laboi Ernest G. Wanner................ Executive Secretary Harry J. Wienbergen Coaching B. S. U. of Wisconsin Graduate work I’, of Wisconsin Myra Poole Home Economics IS A State Normal School. Kearney. Nebraska M. S. Iowa State College Paul M. Tinsley Director of Rural Education is s. State Teacher’s College. Mo. M A University of Missouri Elsie Belle Rogge Music H'plniuu Acad my of Pine Arts, Chicago 15. Music American Conservatory of Music. Chicago T. R. Hiatt Chemistry and Agriculture 15. S. Kansas State Ag. College M. A. Cniversify of Chicago Clair L. Woodward Science and Education H. A. Beloit College. Wisconsin M. A. University of Iowa Graduate work at IT. of Chicago Pearl W. Keller Physical Education for Women Graduate State Teachers College, West Chester. Pa. IS. S. Teachers College 1925 M A Columbia University 1929 Thearle A Barnhart English A. 15 Soutli Dakota U. A. M. Ohio .State U. Advanced work. Ohio State U. Pelagia Kosmoski Supervisor of Training i: S. University of Minnesota M A. Columbia University Roy L. Covllle Manual Arts 15. Ph . 15. S., A. B. State Teachers College, Ypsilanti, Mich. University of Michigan University of Chicago Robert E. Smith History Graduate Prince of Wales College Graduate MTiyville Teachers' College Ph B. B. A. and graduate student of XL of North Dakota Jennie Kittleson Second Grade Critic Mabel Hodges Mathematics It. S. West Virginia V, M. A. I , of Chicago Mildred Forseth Eighth Grade Critic William J. Freed Commerce B. S. Town State College A. University of Washington Advance work toward Ph. D. University of Washington Thelma Hagerman Primary Critic Arthur C. Selke Geography and Education Standard Graduate St. Cloud Teachers College It A. M. A University of Minnesota ne year's work toward a Doctor's Degree. Helene Sleinhoff Fourth Grade Critic Lola Carpenter Library, Catalogue. Penmanship A. Minot State Teachers College 4 Nell M. Robinson Director High School EnKlish and History A. B. University of Minnesota Alma M. Jensen Social Science B. A., M. A. Colorado State Teneh ra College Student Minnesota U. and Denmark Moses H. Fire Modern language B. A., M. A. University of Minnesota Jessie A. Lonbaken Registrar Graduate Dickinson State Normal Student University of North Dakota Patricia Brennan Instructor in Piano B. Mus. University of Illinois One year's work toward M. Mur. at Northwestern University Mathilda L. Stoxen Librarian 11 S. of University of Minnesota Graduate work U. of Minnesota Catherine Burns Music B. S. M.-S. T. C. Aberdeen, S. D. Graduate work at Iowa University Nellie R. Swanson Mathematics B. A. Carlton College M. A. University of Minnesota Lucille Smith Art Department Ph. B. University of Chicago A. M. University of Chicago Marquand Fellow in Renaissance and Medieval Studies for 1931-32 Anna Maude Klinefelter Secretary and Treasurer Graduate Dickinson State Normal Poems By Eloise Crow TO— Heart CANDLES Sad as the sadness Of running feet— Trapped— Made to walk Where the free wind Follows hard rocks, Flings loud laughter To black skies. Heart Gay as the yellow velvet Drifting pieces From the fragrant patchwork Of roses In grassy corners. Cou rage To laugh at free winds To find there is no sadness In heel-crushed velvet On damp paths Only sadness In hard rocks, In hands that beat Where there is no softness. Bruised hands Beating against your heart. I was there watching When you came Saw you cross to the candles. Shadow-choked Fluttering, moth-like flames, (Wings beating against the darkness) Bending, with your nearness. You killed them with your breathing. Leaving a faint odor. Smoking ends— Ked pools in silver Your heels clicked. You were gone. I could not stop you! I was left alone With thoughts that beat Heavy against the darkness Love killed, Like the flames of candles. When shadows choke And heart-break breathing Reaches them. The air holds Remembrance, In the shadows only Is there feeling DUSK SONG The ghost fires burned in the clouds At sunset Crimson signals The spirit wind calls, Phantom people answer Their misty, dark dusk song Swells the whispers of the spirit wind To deeper—sadder murmurs. It softens, passes onward Rises Dying And the long slow grasses Tug to follow Dying Blue smoke. A star shines through. Gray ashes Where the signal fires Burned. Standard The Standard June graduating class was organized during the spring quarter of 1931. The officers elected were: president, Herman Jaeger; vice president. Kermit King; secretary and treasurer, Mildred French. Several social events were enjoyed by the graduating class. A graduate banquet was served in the little gym- nasium by members of the Home Economics classes. Decorations were beautiful with the class colors predomi- nating. The annual skip day and picnic was held at Twin Buttes, a large number of the ’31 classmen attending. The class day exercises were held the Thursday before Commence- ment in the auditorium. Margaret J. Ellison Mandan, N. D. Standard Cook for me only with tlilne eyes ('harm School, Women'� League. Ilia Weinreich—Blue Grass, N D. Standard I'm going to Letter the wiir'd. Women's League. Choral Club—'2S, '2! . Cue Club—'28. '29. Charm School. Valborg Hansen Jamestown. N D. Standard Ego. that's me. Cue Club. Women's League, ('harm School. I'ralrle Smoke Staff, Forum Mabel McAllister Bowman. N. D. Standard A born actress.” Soc-Treas. Cm Club, Orchestra. Women's League, Glee Club. W. A A Katherine Welsh Mandan. N. D. Standard '•.Molasses in January has nothing on me. Women's League. Florence M Roth arn Willow City N. D. Standard “lUseretion of speech Is more than eloquence. Women's League. W. A. A. Ethel C. Anderson Hettinger. N. D. Standard K very thing sweet Is not sugar. Women's League. Joan Vestre—Wildrose, N. D. Standard Womanliness is the greatest charm of women. Women's League. Charm Sehno', Glee Club, Flayer's Workshop Eva M Bailey—Shade Hill. S. D. Standard Every day about the same. Women’s League. Florence McCutcheon Dickinson. N. D. Standard Men don't appeal to me. Women's League, Slope Teacher Stuff, Play- r's Workshop. Vlce-Pre� .. Wom- en's Council. Glee Club. Forum Queen, Mu I'psllon Chl, Cue Club. Ilorne Girls LeOra Turner—Bentley, N. D. Standard To know her is to love her.” Women's League. Byron Abernathey—Beach, N. D. Junior College “A lawyer In the making.” Men's I'nion. Cue Club, Player’s Work- shop, Hies. Forum, Delta PsI Omega. Helen L. Arildson—Alexander, N. D. Standard A charming miss from the ('harm School.” Women’s League, Treas. W. A. A.. Hi m. ('harm School, dlee Flub, Hies, («militating Class. Alf B. Mekvold Scranton, N. D. Standard ••| love my wife, but oh you Savages ’ Men’s Colon. Athletic Manager, ’.’to, ‘D” Club. Forum. Hazel Mekvold—Scranton, N. D. Standard Mow’d you guess it? she’s married!” Women’s League, Glee club, Vice- Hres. Rooming and Boarding Girls. Geraldine Fischer—Dodge, N. D. Standard Knowledge is power.” Women’s League, Sec. Women’s Coun- cil. Cue Club, W. A. A.. Flayer’ Work- shop, ('harm School, Glee Club. Forum. Thomas D. Mineah—Manning. N. D. Standard Who’s working for grades?” Men’s I’nion. Bernice Adams Fryburg, N. D. Standard She won’t have to look for Adam.” Women’s League. Kermit King—Belfield. N. D. Standard King of the kl n!” Men’s Union, Glee dub. Dell M. Weinreich— Blue Grass. N. D. Standard •’Ditto.” Women’s League, Choral Club. ’28. ’2H, Orchestra. ’28. ’211. Charm School. Esther Otos—Bucyrus, N. D. Standard Is that put? r.-al T Women’s League. M. Gertie Anderson Bismarck, N. D. Standard Name and fame wi'l follow me.” Slope Teacher Staff. Women's League, Pres. of Light Housekeepers. Herman Jaeger—Hebron, N. D. Standard The earth did quake when I was born. Vlce-Pres. Cue Club. Press ”1� ” Club. Pres. Men's Union. Football. '28, '2! , ‘30, Player's Workshop, Forum. Lila Adeline Hendrickson—Scranton, N. D. Standard Never at a loss for words. Women's League, Cue Club, Pres. Standard Class. Harvey Wentland—Beach, N. D. Standard “All brains and no heart.” Men's Union. Laura Wolfe—Harvey, N. D. Standard “She's a Royal girl. Chr. Program Com. Woman's Council. Cheering Squad. '30. '31. Adv. Manager Slope Teacher, «Ilee Club. '30. '31. Women’s League. Sec. W. A. A.. Play- er's Workshop, Mu Cpsilon Chi. Claire Ketterling—Hebron, N. D. High School “Oh. that I could fly away. Women’s League, Forum. Glee Club. Rex Campbell—Trotters. N. D. Junior College A truer sport can never be found. Pres. Cue Club, Vice-Pres. Men's Union, Sec-Treas. Forum, ”D Club. Elsie Odelia Bauer—Golden Valley. N. D. Standard “Let's get hot.” Women's League. LaVerne Odegaard—Dickinson, N. D. Standard Where would she be without George —and besides!” Women’s League. High School Seniors The June, 1931, High School graduating class have elected the following officers: P' sident Frank Scott Vice President ...............Patrick Corbett Secretary-Treasurer Helen DeMo They selected as their class colors orchid and white. The class flower is the lime. The motto is “With the ropes of the past, we shall ring the bells of the future. Mrs. Robinson was selected as the class adviser. Many of the March. August and December graduates are included in the picture. Mrs. Laura Carlson—Freda, N. D. High School “The ‘Mrs.’ tells the tale.” Women's League. Charm School, Cue Club. Floyd Bond—Grassy Butte, N D. High School “HI in more ways than on -. Men’s Cnlon. Ole-- Club. Cue Club. Bernice Wallace—Mott, N. I). High School She's from Mott—th • spot Cod for- got. Women's League. Glee Clubs. William H. Tkachenko—Killdeer, N. D. High School The answer to the maiden's prayer. Men's Union, Glee club. Esther Marvel Stav— Manning. N. D. High School A mighty huntress, and her prey was ma n. Women’s League. Jacob Flemmer Golden Valley, N. D. High School At rest, not dead, but sleeping. Men’s I’nion. Ethel Hoerauf—Grassy Butte, N. D. High School A kind heart she hath. Women’s League. Glee Club. Albert Hagstrom Wilton, N. D. High School And one voice shall be heard above them all. Men’s Cnlon, Glee Club, Pres. Senior Class. Florence Winistorfer—Lehigh. N. D. High School I'm for something original In names. Women's League. Florence Hoerauf Grassy Butte, N. D. High School She confesses not her ability. Women’s League. A' Katherine C. Haverlock—Zenith. N. P. High School “And how that popped. Women's League. Roland Zander—Lefor, N. D. High School Basketball is his meat and drink.” Mens Union, Basketball. S0. SI. Fern Pierce—Scranton. N. D. High School “A winning way, a pleasant smile. Women's League, Glee Club, f’harm School. Michael Kasberg—New England, N. P. High School Weil, boys. It's don� like this. Men's Union, Glee Club. Track. Lola Fuge—Fryburg, N. D. High School And her violin did bring forth sweet- est music.” Women's League. Emma Brueni Zenith. N. P. High School Good morning, merry sunshine.” Women's League. Richard P. Owen—Mexico, Mo. High School Now what story shall I tell?” Men’s Union, Glee Club, Cue Club. Arvilla Diers—Lefor, N. D. High School Another of those many “Diers Women's League. Choral Club. Omar Whitaker—Dunn Center, N. D. High School One of those few silent men. Men’s Union. Anna Belle Iverson—Beulah, N. D. High School A slave to no one but her man. Women's League. Elizabeth Hecker—Fairfield, N. D. High School “She follows her own sweet will. Worn n’s League. Charm School. Russell E. Hendrickson—Scranton, N. D. High School An elongated son of Norway. Men's Union. Helen L. Hill—Bowman, N. D. High School “Why men leave home. Women's League. Cue Club, Charm School. Player's Workshop. Ray Coulson—Fryburg, N. D. High School “In fact—he was the team. Men's Union, Model High Basketball Team. Cue Club. Guida Porter—Belfield, N. D. High School Do we hear wedding bells?” Women's League, Tumbling Team. Slope Teacher Staff. Lillie Mac Scott—Manning, N. D. High School An open-hearted maiden. Women's League. Player's Workshop. Andrew Diers—Lefor, N. D. High School An orchestra in the making. Men's Union, College Basketball, Orchestra. Leona Herstein—New England. N. D. High School “Her hair is her crowning glory. Women's League. Orville Narum—Amidon, N. D. High School Another famous ‘Narum.’ Model High Basketball. Men's Union. Irene Swanson—Thunder Hawk. S. D. High School. A good heart and a level head. Women's League. m} aft Vivian Elizabeth Swanson Thunder Hawk. S. D. High School “Is it thunder or lightning? Women’s League. Maty Walleen—Watford City. N. D High School “Her face is like a benediction.” Women’s League. Sec.-Treas., Light Housfkc ping Girls. Robert Hatch—Dickinson. N. D. High School “A little hunch of nerves, all on edge.” Men’s lTnlon. Glee Club. Orchestra. Minnie Mae Sams—New England. N. D. High School ‘Where he leads. I will follow.’ Women’s League. Muriel Johnson—£ap, N. D. High School “Would that 1 were short.” Women’s League. Prairie Smoke Staff. Jean Ferguson—Bentley, N. D. High School ”A girl with a purpose.” Women's League. Helen DeMotte—Buffalo Springs. N. D. High School I do not tell a’l I know.” Women's League Charm School. Cue Club. Frank Scott—Manning. N. D. High School “He talks in his sleep. Men � I’nion. Glee Club. Orchestra. Pauline Neher Hebron. N. D. High School Love is enough.” Women's League, Pres. Graduating Class. Helen M McCarty Belfield, N. D. High School “Shake well before using.” Women's League. Cue Club. High School and Standard Graduates Cornelia Nasset New England, N. D. High School “Innocence 1« bliss. Women � League. Mary Larsen—New England, N. D. Standard Ask lier about astronomy. Mars is her specialty Women’s League, Slope Teacher Staff, Cue Club. Charm School. Glee Club. Pres. Women's Council. Inga Knudtson—Fairfield, N. D. High School Little—but, oh my! Women’s League. Mary Malkowski—Ukraine, N. D. High School Give thy thoughts no tongue. Women's League, Glee Club, Cue Club. Alice Blakely—Dickinson, N. D. High School Her 9peedy fingers make music all the day. Women’s League. Graduates Not in Picture J. William Fredricks—Dickinaon, N. D. High School A soul with but :i «ingle thought. ” Men's Union. Basketball, Football. Bernice L Morris—Wilton, N. D. High School Power from frailty springs. Women's League. Cheering Squad Fay E. Morrison Rosebud, Montana High School Go away and I«-1 me sleep. Football. I ” Club. Men's Union. Minnie C. Sick—Elgin, N. D. High School Efficiency Is my middle name. Women’s league, Andrew Kitsch—Gladstone, N. D. High School One of those quiet unassuming gen- tlemen. Men’s Union Sam Tkachenko—Killdeer, N. D. High School Too bad he must forever have a lengthy monicker. Men’s Union. Elvira Funk—Golva, N. D. High School I am like the deers. Charm School. Women's League, W. A. A. Georgia Howard— Hazen, N. D. High School I’m In achool to study.” Women’s League, Charm School. Glee Club Mildred D. Fisher—Dickinson, N. 1). High School I know what I want and I want it or— Women's League. Karen Jacobson—Dickinson, N. D High School. Men are my specialty.’’ Women’ � League, Glee Club. Mike Kukla—Fayette, N. D. High School I’m just as slick as I look.” Men’s Union. Francis Harrington—Glendive, Mon� . High School I'm the man I’m looking for. Men's Union. D” Club. Football. William Klym—Belfield, N. D. High School I’m a happy, go-lucky good boy. Men's Union. Barbara Hoff—Richardton. N. D High School A merry life, a life of endless danc- ing. Women’s League. Ida L. Underland—Hettinger, N. D. Standard A conscientious worker. Women’s League. Jessie Schade—Bowman, N. D. Standard A blessing to all who know her. Women's League. Elsie B. King—Belfield. N. D. Standard Darned If I know. Women’s Leugue. Vice-Pres. W. A. A., Glee Club. Gladys Florence Arnold—Hettinger, N. D. Standard I’m quite the popular girl.” Women's League, Cue Club, Charm School. Elizabeth Mulvaney Trump—Dickin- son, N. D. Standard Her modest look, a cottage would adorn. Women's League. Lower Classes Junior College Freshmen Virginia Wilberding Vivian Swanson Claire L. Smith Renee Patterson Olga Oukrop Fae McDonald Dorothy Heckaman Ethel V. Johnson Wilfreda Anderson Florence Delters Zita Brown Calma Haagenstad Agnes Erickson Dorothy Backsen Dorothy Smith William Fredericks Harry Butnitsky Warren Skow Erwin Erickson Arnold Quammen Gordon Elmquist Dexter Bruce Frank Belinsky Frederic Derouin Walter Dittus Joseph Haller Henry Harsch Henry Hertz George Lee Thomas Mineah Walter Wilberdlng Maurice Rasmussen Lloyd Siverts Royal Rounds Ivan Hireshaw Tom Whitmore Cordy Pope Sam Fuller Carl Grenz John King John Lee Earl Olson —-- - MjgJJf. , tlABZiL- -4 Standard Freshmen Veona Boe Shirley Boll Violet Bradford Elizabeth Casey Beulah Clark Ruth Clark Mabel Cleveland Jane L. Cook Arlette Craig Jeanette Dawes Olive Ann Dunn Eva Elliott Ileene Elliott Myrtle Eveland Mabel Feland Esther Fosser Mildred Funk Ethel Geise Nadine Geisler Mrs. Lois Grande Margaret Gwyther Naomi Hanimer Esther Van Orman Pearl Erickson Ethel Walker Angela Wilson Ethel Eger Ethel Chase Grace Tucker lone Hollenbeck Salome Wolf Dorothy Wood Marion Wasepka Katherine Qwarych Nevada Johnson Mary Wallin Beth Ann West Amelia Talanda Reka Tammen Marguerite Thomson Iva Tysver Mary Strilczuk Gladys Surrell Muriel Surrell Eleanor Simonson Helen Simpson Joyce Siverts Florence Richardson Margaret Pentler Bertha Place Gertrude Peters Ethel Peterson Gladys Owen Blodwyn J. Owen Alice J. Nelson Emma Moberg Bernice Morris Hazel Morrison Grace Moyer Sara Meher Pearl Light Arlene Loehrke Lydia Luhman Evelyn Lesser Gladys Larson Mildred Knutson Esther Kramer Frances Krepil Luella Hollenbeck Jessie Hornsey Elizabeth Hecker Arlene Bagley Cora Hendrickson Helen Hill Alice Adams Dorothy Anderson Dorothy Zielinski Gladys M. Larson Alice Lonbaken Eddie Fisher George SkafT Francis Arntz Archie Butler La Verne Bradshaw Alf Olafson Mathias Boyer LeRoy Burnstad Alex Goodger Leonard Gabbert Lynn Hull Martin Hermes Nick Hanuik Elroy Harth Dayton Jackson Harry Knutson Jerold Lang Millard Ronning August T. Rausch Harold Sandhi Lee Scharff Glenn Stein Enoch Willman The Slope Center The Dickinson State Teachers’ College is the natural center for contests between the high schools of the Slope District, for the supremacy in basketball, in track, in music, in declamation, and in various scholastic contests. In the geographical center of the Slope country, Dickinson itself has held a prominent place since it was founded almost fifty years ago. In these fifty years the city has grown to a population of over 5000. The Dickinson State Teachers’ College started under President May in 1918, having classes in the Elks building. In 1923 the new Samuel T. May Hall and Stickney Hall were built for the college. Since then the school has grown and the curricula have been enlarged until now a four year teachers’ course is a real- ity. Athletic meets are held annually at the Dickinson State Teachers’ College. In the winter the high schools of the Slope District meet to battle for basketball championships. Here the students of the surrounding high schools are given a chance, not only to prove their skill in basketball, but also their pluck and sports- manship. The coaches, referee, and umpire in the last tournament all agreed that there was more clean playing and good sportsmanship shown in that tour- nament than in any they had ever seen in any other. The glory here is not in the winning but in playing a good game and u clean game. The love of a sport is instilled in the players by such tournaments where the schools meet to test their skill in losing as well as in winning. The Slope high school track meet is held at Dickinson every year. This year the new quarter mile track was built by the men of the college, directed by the two coaches, Harry J. Wienbergen and Claire L. Woodward. All work was donated by these men of the school because of their desire to improve the school athletics. The Slope District track meet was held on Saturday, May 16. Practi- cally all the high schools invited were there. These tournaments and meets develop the competitive spirit which is so necessary in later life. They help to make the athlete a quick thinker in any crisis which may arise. The college is more than glad to offer this service to the high schools of the district. Miss Pearl Keller, the director of women’s physical education, directs the annual Spring Festival every year just before the close of school. Aesthetic and folk dances for the students are featured in this festival. The pupils of many schools show the coming of spring in the different lands from which many of them came. The expression of beauty and the appreciation of the artistic are emphasized in this festival. The beautiful costumes and the grace of movement (Please Turn to Page Thirty-six) High School Juniors Charles Bowman Frances Erickson James Boyland Mary Kassanchuk Lawrence Black Pearl Quilllam Marion Belknap Fern Peterson Karl Dittmer Bernice O’Grady Jasper Enger Agnes Nasset Arlos Gabbert Sylvia Nasset John Hormick Velva Newton Wilton Kuehn Hazel Nupen Joe Kassanchuk Catherine Kanan Paul Kulish Anna Krepil Frank Mischel Esther Hoffman Wilbert Monke Mary Holland Raymond Nasset Ruby Bierig Elmer Newton Lorraine Bond Benjamin Reich Edna Diers Edmund Rakowski Lois Frohlech Louie Vanvig Mildred Gerbig Lawrence Vogel Lydia Gifford Austin Zander Rose Schnell Raymond Wannemacher Kirby Teraschenko Donald Fredericks (« « nthiiuMl From Pmic« Thirty-four shown are true appeals to the artistic mind. They demonstrate to the people near Dickinson the beauty which can be achieved by careful supervision of such activities and by encouragement of talent in the young pupil. The Music Contest is held in the State Teachers’ College every year, usually under the direct supervision of the Public School Music Department. There are entries from almost every school of the Slope District. The contests stimulate interest in music, both instrumental and vocal. Prizes are given for piano solos, vocal solos, choruses, bands, and instrumental solos. Interest in this is becoming more wide-spread every year throughout all the high schools, and consolidated schools. The interest of the people before has been confined mainly to the do vclopment of the new country; now the outlook has changed. The people have come gradually to know the need of higher education, and to feel the need for cultural development, for themselves and for their children. The radio has con- tributed its share to the arousing of the new ideas in the people. What is more natural then, but that the State Teachers' College should have become the center of the development? Through an entertainment committee composed of faculty members, the College has been able to procure some of the finer artists of the world, to appear in programs at the College. The committee usually arranges to have a series of at least four concerts or lectures through the year. The appear- ance of the Sue Hasting’s Marionettes at the College this year, was something unprecedented in the history of western North Dakota. Plans are being made to schedule the appearance of the Marionettes as an annual event. The Slope District Oratorical contest is held at the State Teachers’ College every spring. The contestants speak on assigned subjects, and are judged by careful and experienced critics. Winners of this contest are sent to the State Oratorical Contest held at the State University. Drama, the development of which has been slow in the Slope country, has been recognized in the College through the organization of two Dramatic Clubs - the Cue Club, and the Players’ Workshop. The Players’ Workshop was recently oiganized, as a study club preparatory to membership in the Cue Club. The Cue Club is an older organization. Originally, entrance to this Club could be had by any student in the school. Now the student wishing to enter is given a try-out to test his acting ability, and his suitability for membership in this club. Both clubs present a few of the better plays each year. The plays are directed by in- structors in the school, who spend a great amount of time trying to bring the best in drama before the public. In such ways the State Teachers College has developed since 1918 into the center of happenings of the Slope country. Many high school activities revolve around it. and it has become the representative of the development of culture in western North Dakota. It welcomes all opportunities for further, closer contact with all schools of the Slope. High School Sophomores Eva Erickson Helen Erickson Pearl Nasset Edna Krogh Marie Kukla Anna Krepil Bertha Hertz Florence Black Rowene Coville Vera Diers Phyllis Erickson Florence Burwick Frances Hammer Rachael Harmon Ila Hayes Irene Narum Olaf Anderson Wayne Stagner Charles Bishop Harold Black Ralph Casady Kenneth Eveland Nick Fedora Roy Fisher Clifford Hurich Arthur Hedge Lester Jacobs Leslie Jalberl Adolph Liden Lcland Luntle Earl Nelson Earl Olstad Adolph Palinsky Eugene Spear Clarence Smith The 1931 Circus To the strains of a brass band, and the weird noises from the aged dancing elephant, the parade of the First Circus of the State Teachers' College wended its way through crowds of enthusiastic spectators to the one-ring circus grounds in the little gym. Besides the band, the parade consisted of gypsies, clowns, hula hula dancer, tumblers, elephant and trainer, and the negro quartet. After the audience was assembled in the tent, the ring master, Mr. Barnhart, delivered an eloquent speech upon the talent and wonderful genius found in his tioupers. The feature number of the evening was the dance by the trained ele- phant (Dorothea Thorkelson and LaVerne Odegard). Intricate tricks, to the as- tonishment of all present, were performed by two clowns, Frank Tormaschyi and Henry Gernhardt. Following this, a clever tap dance was given by Bonnie Miller. The negro quartet, consisting of Henry Hertz, John Glovatsky, Roy Monroe, and Millard Ronning, sang a group of spirituals. The last number on the program was the tumbling act, given by the girls' tumbling team. They were dressed in brightly colored clown costumes. The Midway shows were then opened. On entering the circus grounds, each person was given ten tickets, which would admit him to any show, or pur- chase him a glass of red lemonade. The different organizations of the school pre- sented special features, Chamber of Horrors. Dwarfs, Fortune Tellers, and shows for Men and Women Only. As prize entertainers of the evening, the clowns, Gernhardt and Tormaschyi, were awarded with a box of animal crackers. The Cue Club was awarded the piize offered to the booth receiving the most tickets. Dancing and movies com- pleted the excellent bill. The New Dormitory The Dickinson State Teachers' College will, at the beginning of the fall quarter of the 1931 school year, have a new girls’ dormitory which will be located south of the present dormitory. The plans for the building have been completed for some time, and the contract for the construction of the building was let May 15. The estimated cost is $150,000. The building will be 141x35 feet with two additional wings. 35x35 feet each. It will be constructed entirely of North Dakota brick, and only local labor will be employed. The building will consist of a ground floor, which will be entirely above the ground on the south side and below the ground on the north side, and three floors above this ground floor. The ground floor will consist of the kitchen, dining room, trunk room, laundry room, and, on the south side, will have rooms for women. There will be an elevator to be used only for trunks and other baggage. The first floor will contain the living room, the hospital room, the matron’s ofiice. and rooms for women. The second and third floors will be made up almost entirely of dormitory rooms. Most of the rooms will be double, and the entire building will house 120 women. The new and old dormitory together will accommodate approximately 175 girls. Many of the girls who formerly had to go downtown to find rooms will now be able to stay at the dormitories. The bonds for this new dormitory were taken over by the Wells-Dickey Company of Minneapolis. High School Freshmen Marion Wilkinson Henrietta Zdrahal Ida Rodakowski Mrs. John Pool Adeline O'Grady Muriel Kjerstad Angeline Kropka Carmen Hurich Rose Hecker Lillian Erickson Rosalie Gabbert Martha Brueni Elizabeth Hazeltine Gudrun Holmes Jacob Reichert Joe Frenzel Leo Barnes Arthur Bierig William Dahl Wilbur Farrand Laudie Ficek Norris Granum Sam Haverlock James Hanson Valentine Hardy A. Zachariah Johnson Lyman Kanan Ernest Kolberg Clarence Knapp Kenneth Lutz Orell McCutcheon John A. Meyer Sammie Marsh Noble Peterson Reginald Rietz Arnold Stedje Robert Stronik Alfred Stronik. N Autographs Athletics Head Coach Assistant Coach Clair Woodward U ° It II H N M Chippewa Chirpers The pep club is an offspring of the Women's Athletic Association. One of the aims of that organization is to develop good sportsmanship and school spirit, and the members of the cheering squad have worked consistently and faithfully with that aim in view. During football season the Chippewa Chirpers” cavorted on the field in their navy blue tarns, skirts and gray sweat shirts, and because of their undaunted efforts through rain and shine more school spirit was evidenced than has been shown heretofore. During basketball season they continued their loyal support to the teams at all the games in their attempts to pep up the crowd and cheer the team. Deader- Henry Gernhardt. Coach—Miss Pearl W. Keller. Football Captain Arnold Quammen Football Season As in the past, the Savages were handicapped by the lack of experience which may bo expected in a two year college. However, the college may well be proud of the showing made by the 1930 eleven. Although the opponents' scores were greater than those made by Dickinson, two games Spearflsh and Billings, both outside the Conference more than made up that difference. Against Confer- ence teams the Savages made 77 points as against 20 for their opponents. The Dickinson Savages demonstrated their supremacy in football by easily defeating the Ellendale Dusties in the opening contest of the season played in rain on a wet, miry Held. Dickinson's first counter came near the end of the first quarter; Ellendale, naving little offense, was forced to punt often to get the ball out of their territory. On three of these punts the pigskin found itself nestling in the arms of a Savage and being carried across the goal to tally. After a series of plays which netted 30 and 35 yards each time the Hfth touchdown was made by a line plunge. The Savages were badly bumped the next week by the heavy and experi- enced Billings (Mont.) Polytech boys. The score was 50-0. Anyway the boys got a heap of experience. Before a large Homecoming crowd the Savages, exhibiting a grand variety of football, vanquished the Mayville Comets by a score of 25-0 on Saturday, October 25. Dickinson’s heavy line had little difficulty in opening holes that were readily utilized by the backHelders for heavy gains. An off-tackle run of 25 yards accounted for the first touchdown. In the third quarter the pigskin was advanced to within 15 yards of the Comets’ goal by a aeries of line plunges. A neatly exe- cuted trick play and the ball went over. The Savages scored again on a blocked punt. Switching from line play to passes, the Savages scored the final goal on n twenty-five yard pass. With a squad of 31 men Coach Wienbergen left for Minot where the Sav- ages played and lost their initial night football game by a score 14-12. Minot’s two point victory was credited to their drop-kicking ace who was substituted after each touchdown. Dickinson’s scoring started when Captain Quammcn received a punt and ran it back for a touchdown. Minot soon tied and led the scoring by a succession of line plays and short passes that ended with a line plunge for goal. In the sec- ond half Minot intercepted a pass and scored u touchdown, also making their ex- tra point. After starting an aerial attack soon put Dickinson on the Minot 15 yard line. With a short pass Dickinson scored its second touchdown but failed to make the try for extra point. Playing their second game within 18 hours, the tired Savages were victorious over the light Bottineau eleven, by a score of 7-6. And the boys had their first view of the mountains. On Armistice day the Savages met and were defeated by one of the fastest and cleverest aggregations of eleven football players ever seen in Dickinson. Spear- fish, holders of the South Dakota State Championship for twa consecutive years, chalked up 40 points to Dickinson's 7. Now that the State Teachers' College has become a four year school, per- mitting students to take two more years of work than has been possible before, the teams which represent the institution should benefit greatly. In the past, with only two years of competition possible, a man would but be starting to develop when he would be forced to leave, having finished his two year course. Every fall it has been necessary to almost entirely reconstruct an eleven out of green material. Reserves also were inexperienced and young. Despite this fact, during the last two years, Coach Wienbergen has been able to put into the field a team feared by its more experienced opponents. A glance at this year’s comparative scores will show how well he has succeeded. Indications and prospects for future years are very bright indeed. Men with three and four years’ experience will be found bolstering the team, forming a nucleus of fighting Savages. Mature in body and mind, skilled in performance, they should make Dickinson athletic history glorious. For the first time in its history the State Teachers’ College of Dickinson will be able to compete on more nfarly equal terms with its older and larger opponents. THE SEASON Savages Savages Score 33 Opponents Ellendale Score 0 Savages 0 Billings 59 ■Savagps 25 Mayville 0 Savages 12 Minot - 14 Savages Bottineau 6 Savages .. . 7 Spearflsh 40 ... 84 119 TOTAL, TOTAL The 1930 Savages Top row, left to right— Mekvold (manager), Olafson, Jaeger. Fulton, Whitmer, Wilberding. Slaut- haag, Woodward (assistant coach.) Second Row— Wienbergen (coach). Dickerson, Roffler, Sandhel, Rounds, Foss, Siverts, Banke, Cady, Pres. C. L. Kjerstad. Bottom Row— Dittus. Harrington. Skaff, Harsch. Quammen (capt.), Butnitsky, Erickson, Morrison, Eckes. Basketball Basketball Captain Roy Foss College Basketball Thirty men, including five regulars, answered the call for prospective basketeera. With this squad to choose from, Coach Harry Wienbergen selected and developed a team that made a strong bid for conference honors despite the fact that they competed against four-year colleges. This year's quint consisted of a snappy, fighting group of former high school stars, who made it possible for the Savages to place quite high in the conference. Their fast-breaking offense and closely knitted defense had the opposing teams working in a frenzy to break through and score. With the coming of the four-year college, Dickinson expects t put out a team that will be able to hold its own with any team in the state. SEASON Savages Savages .. Savages Savages Savages .... Savages .... Savages .. Savages .. Savages — Savages — Savages........... Savages -...... Savages -....... TOTAL Score Opponents 45 New Salem 35 Hebron Bobcats ..... 28 Ellendale 30 Ellendale 38 Minot 41 Minot 27 MayvilU- 29 Jamestown 18 Valley City 21 Valley City 17 Mayville 29 Jamestown 358 TOTAL Score . 17 .. 25 .. 25 . 57 48 ... 38 .. 32 .23 - 37 ... 36 .. 30 .. 40 .408 A College Basketball Top row, left to right: Coach H. J. Wienbergen, F. Belinsky, B. Tiedman A. Diers. L. Scharff. W. Dittus (Capt. elect), A. Quammen. Front row. left to right: M. Hermes, E. Erickson. R. Foss (Capt.), E Banke, H. Roffler. 5 ■I i ,? $ Sfk f■� '« ' ' l lO.Wfl, � 'Oi'M.' • A - vnu . Ir � , High School Basketball Top row. loft to right: L. Vogel. R. Zander, J. Boyland, Coach C. L. Wood- ward. Bottom row, left to right: A. Gabbert, F. LeFor, R. Coulson (Capt), A. Zander, S. Terenachenko. High School Basketball Although handicapped by its lettermen graduating. Coach Woodward buil' up a team from practically new material that surprised everyone. Not satisfied with a good showing in the conference contest for championship the Model High copped third place in the district tournament held at the Dickinson State Teachers’ College auditorium on March 13 and 14. There were exceptionally fast and clever teams in this tournament and in fact a better brand of high school basketball has never been displayed than there was this year. The Model High is already planning on winning next year’s district tourna- ment. since it has the nucleus of a strong quint. SEASON Model High Score Model High 16 Model High —.................... 8 Model High 12 Model High 10 Model High ____________________ 11 Model High____________________ 16 Model High ____________________ 25 Model High .................. _ 9 Model High 17 Model High 17 Model High ......... ........... 19 Model High ................. 22 Model High ___________ v........ 8 Opponents Score Gladstone ---------------------- 14 Sentinel Butte _____________________27 Beach 9 Sentinel Butte......................17 Hebron ..----------------------- 34 Beach __________________________.— 15 Belfleld__________________________ 17 Hebron-------.._---------------- 33 Glen Ullin 21 Dickinson 40 Glen Ullin — ________—-----......— 15 Belfleld ________________________ 26 Dickinson ----------------------- 26 -------------------- 190 TOTAL TOTAL 294 Athletic Field Thirteen years ago the people of the state of North Dakota watched the be- ginning of a small enterprise, the Dickinson State Normal School. The place proved its worth and the buildings were made larger, more subjects were offered, more students came to attend, and the school received the distinction of being classified as a State Teachers' College. But in all the thirteen years one activity of the school was not put forward; the school had no athletic field of its own The week beginning May fourth 1931, marked such a progress. By the approval of the State Board of Administration the College was allowed to have an athletic fiield and was allowed to complete two of the tennis courts. So work on the two projects was started. The track and football field are in the lot west and to the north of the power plant of the school. The tennis courts' backstops were erected two years ago in the most southeast corner of the campus. The contract for the completion of the two courts was let to Paul Zimmer- man. local contractor. They were finished by the end of the week and are of sand and ash mixture. The courts are for the use of students of the State Touchers’ College only. The tennis courts marked the fulfillment of one of the greatest needs of the school. Heretofore, the students used the courts of the Country Club and are indebted to the members of the club for their kindness in the matter. On Monday morning. May 4. recruits of boys from the school, under the supervision of Mr. H. J. YVienbergen, head coach of athletics, started the breaking of the soil for the new field. Under the able direction of Mr. H. C. Knudsen, di- vision engineer of the State Highway Commission, the football field and track w� re planned and staked out. The ground was leveled and dirt from the north end was taken to the south end to fill in. Paul Zimmerman graded the field and track. By Tuesday the road from the power plunt to the field had been graded and diagged and all of the field leveled and graded. The track is a quarter of u mile or four hundred and forty yards long and eighteen feet wide with six lanes. It has a banking of four inches on the curves. Three hundred and fifty cubic yards of ashes put four inches deep were used to fill in the track. When asked the estimated cost of the project. Mr Wienbergen replied, The field cost us practically nothing because almost every boy in school donated from one-half to a day and a half of his time helping with either the pick or shovel m in driving a truck.” He further stated, The field cost us about one hundred and twenty-five dollars with all the donations compared to the seven hundred dollars or more it would have cost if the people of Dickinson had not cooperated with us in our plan. The only paid equipment used were the steam shovel needed for loading cinders from the power plant onto the trucks, and the road scraper.” Trucks were loaned by the Ford Service, Sax Motor Co., Paul Zimmerman, and the White Ash Coal Co. The Experimental Station gave the use of teams which aided in the work. The City of Dickinson gave the use of the tractor and other city equipment. Without the aid and interest of these citizens and firms, the progress and field could not have been made. We are indebted to these people and appreciate their interest in us.” Through these words Mr. Wienbergen spoke for the school and each student realizes the splendid cooperation given the school by the local people and firms. The football field is in the oval of the track and in the future a turf of green grass will be planted. This new field will be used for the first time on October 17th, for the annual Homecoming game. The track was completed by the end of the week and the Slope Track meet held on Saturday, May 16th, was run on the best cinder track in western North Dakota. Activities Women’s League OFFICERS President. Mary Larsen; vice president. Florence McCutcheon; secretary. Geraldine Fischer; treasurer. Florence Deiters; publicity chairman. Florence Dins- dale; entertainment chairman. Nell Kane; scholarship chairmen. Patricia Crow. Irene Narum; program chairman, Laura Wolfe; dean of women. Mabel Hodges; faculty adviser, Pearl Keller. On October 21. 1930, were initiated into the Women’s League the girls who never before had attended college. To them was given the pledge of friendship based on the ideal of faith, hope and loyalty. The girls were divided into the fol- lowing groups: Light Housekeeping Girls. Home Girls. Stickney Hall Girls. Room- ing and Boarding Girls and Working Girls. The purpose of these divisions has al- ways been to stimulate higher scholarships in each group. This year the Working Girls won the scholarship trophy. The program chairman. Laura Wolfe, took charge of the Thanksgiving pro- giam presented before the assembly. The plot was that of Priscilla and John Alden. A novel party in the form of a Hobo Convention was held on December 5, 1930. No girl was admitted to this affair unless she was attired in the rags of the up-to-date bum.” The door was open only to the mendicants. A meeting around a huge bonfire brought back memories of travels in the past. Talks and sugges- tions as how to receive more of something for nothing” in this world were given. Prizes for the neediest looking were given to the following: first prize, Ida Schmidt and Bertha Place; second prize, Miss Pearl Keller and Alice Schmidt; third prize. Miss Myra Poole and Katherine Welsch. The Women’s League held a Washington Tea on February 21, 1931. in honor of the house mothers. The little gym” was prettily decorated, and the dainty tea table added to the attractiveness of the occasion. During the first part of February the Women’s League entertained the teachers and Men’s Union at a Valentine party. The evening was spent in danc- ing and playing games. The most outstanding event of the year is the annual Mother and Daughter banquet. Rooming and Boarding Girls Members of the Rooming and Boarding Girls’ Club room and board in resi- dences other than Stickney Hall. At the beginning of the fall quarter officers were elected. They were as follows: president. Arlene Loehrke; vice president. Esther Belle Van Orman; and secretary-treasurer. Hazel Mekvold. Women students who comprise the group of Rooming and Boarding Girls have attained distinction in many ways. During the fall quarter Eloise Crow, a member of the group, won the honor of being the highest ranking honor student among the women students of the College. She received a total of 50 grade points. The group as a whole ranked second according to scholarship during this same quarter. The Rooming and Boarding Girls have been prominent in the Athletic As- sociation, dramatics. Glee Clubs. Women's Council, and in other extra-curricular activities. Members of this group entered into the spirit of the college by supporting its various enterprises and activities which have been sponsored during the school year. Although only a small part of the Women's League, they have aided in mak- ing the Dickinson State Teachers’ College a better and more enterprising school. Stickney Hall Girls President------------- —....—..... Vice President Secretary and Treasurer___________ Faculty Adviser................... Helen Arildson ........... Evelyn Summerton _____________ -.Helen DeMotte ............. - Alma Jensen The girls of Stickney Hall organized its residents into a society for the pur- pose of developing in each girl those inherent qualities which stand for the finer things in life. The Four Leaf Clover, their emblem, stands for Hope, Charity, Love and Friendship. Miss Jensen meets with the girls every Monday evening. At these meetings programs are given by the girls. Instructive and interesting talks are given by members of the faculty. Three evenings of the week the girls are permitted to dance in the parlor. Every month the Stickney Hall girls have a birthday party for the girls whose birthdays occur in that month. At Christmas time the girls had a party at which they entertained guests and exchanged presents. The Hall was festive with a Christmas tree and dazzling decorations. A Valentine party was a great success. Each girl invited a guest. The even- ing was spent in playing games and dancing. Life at the Dormitory is made happier through the untiring efforts of Mother Drum in keeping the Hall homelike. The meals are delicious and wholesome. Women’s Council Officer President............................. Mary Larsen Secretary............................. Geraldine Fisher Treasurer.............................Florence McCutcheon Program Committee............................Laura Wolfe Social Committee--------------------------- Nell Kane Scholarship Committee............------------- Pat Crowe Publicity Chairman.................. Florence Dinsdale Advisers............ ...........Miss Hodges, Miss Keller Men’s Union All men students of the State Teachers' College are members of the Men's Union, an organization designed to induce higher ideals of scholarship and social standards, to provide a means of entertainment and to strengthen a feeling of good fellowship among men students. The officers of the Men’s Union, elected during the fall quarter, are: presi- dent, Herman Jaeger; vice president. Rex Campbell; secretary, Earl Olson; treas- urer, Raymond Coulson. On November 22, the initiation of all new members took place. The initia- tion stunts and a feed were the highlights. The all-school Christmas party, sponsored by the Union, was attended by a large crowd. There was a program of dancing, stunts und carols. And Santa Claus distributed gifts. The visiting committee is always active in taking care of shut-in members. An assembly program is planned for the spring quarte . Homecoming Miss Margaret Foos of Golva, N. Dak., and Dan LeRoy of Underwood, N Dak., led the Homecoming parade. Saturday, October 25. 1930, which was staged after the football game between the Savages and the Mayville Comets. The parade consisted of students dressed as Indians, and representatives of various clubs who rode in the floats. Twenty prizes were awarded for the various features. The Women's League won first place for the best float. The Indian Chief, Dan LeRoy. won first prize in the college boys' costumes, and Margaret Foos. his Squaw, won first place in the College Girls' class. A Homecoming supper was served in the cafeteria to ap- proximately 400 college students, faculty members and alumni. After the supper the following program was given in the auditorium: the college orchestra, directed by Miss Catherine Burns, “Story Point; Irene Maanurn, a violin solo, “Gypsy Love Song;” clogging by Miss Nell Kane; vocal solo. The Old Road,” by Henry Hertz; a one-act play. “Punk,” by members of the Cue club; “Country Dance by Miss Keller’s clogging class; and saxophone solo, selections fiom “Rose Marie,” by Clement Rose. The program was concluded by a pep-fest and a snake dance through the business section of Dickinson. Miss Irene Maanurn was awarded prize for coming farthest for Homecoming A huge crowd attended the alumni dance, which was the closing event of the annual Homecoming festivities. The gym was decorated in autumn colors. Ebb’s Gang furnished the music. Prizes for the best dancing were awarded to Claire Smith. Eileen Holland. Lydia Luhman. Martin Hermes. Eldon Banke and Alf Olafsen. Women’s Choral Club The Women's Glee Club was organized at the beginning of the Fall Quarter by Miss Elsie Belle Rogge, director of the Public School Music Department. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: president, Ilia Weinreich: treasurer, Fern Pierce. Miss Eloise Crow is the accompanist. The Glee Club meets once a week at four o’clock. The Women's Glee Club is valuable both for the social contact and for the instructions given in the eveni ox working u.j numbers suitable for public performance. Members of the Glee Club appeared in a mixed double quintet and in the Christmas cantata. The cantata was presented on December eighteenth before the assembly by the vested chorus composed of twenty-two members from both Glee Clubs. The program was very pleasingly rendered and was repeated for the December graduation exercises. Men’s Glee Club The Men's Glee Club was organized at the beginning of the Fall Quarter by Miss Elsie Belle Rogge, director of the Public School Music Department. John Giovatsky was elected president, and Harold Sandhel, treasurer. Miss Eloise Crow 1 the accompanist. The club meets once a week at four o'clock; membership to the club is gained by manifesting an ability and a desire to sing, all of which is determined in a meeting devoted to individual voice testing. Members of the club in co-operation with members from the Women’s Glee Club, performed the Christmas cantata. Glad Tidings of Great Joy, very suc- cessfully. The club includes within its organization a very capable male quartet com- posed of Millard Ronning, first tenor; John Giovatsky, second tenor; Henry Hertz, first bass; and Albert Hagstrom, second bass. Their special programs at assem- blies and convocations were excellently received. Prairie Smoke Staff Editor-In-Chief ...................................Fred Kanan Business Manager Walter Wilberding. Clifford Mawhinney Advertising Manager................................Lester Eckes Advertising Assistants.......Clifford Mawhinney, Dale Derouin Feature Editor............................. Virginia Wilberding Alumni Editor Lower Classes--------------------- Faculty and Administration......... Graduate Editor................... Sports Editor............ ........ Organizations _____________________ Society............. —....... —... Music........ ..................... Art Editor.... ... Staff Typist.............. ...... Staff Adviser.—...................— Eloise Crow Muriel Johnson Rex Campbell ........Arlene Loehrke William Huncovsky ......... Earl Olson .........Claire Smith .........Clement Rose .......Valborg Hansen ....Ethel Johnson ........T. A. Barnhart Slope Teacher Staff Editor-in-chief..-.......—.................................. Virginia Wilberding News Editors Ethel Johnson. Byron Abernathey Society Editors Guida Porter, Sara Mehrer Sports Editor...-......... Business Manager Circulation Manager Advertising Manager. Desk Editor............... .... Lester Eekes Henry Gernhardt ......Dale Derouin .......Laura Wolfe Fred Kanan Reporters Nell Kane, Joyce Siverts, Walter Wilberding, Florence Dinsdale Frank Torniaschyi, Thomas Mineah, Dorothea Thorkelson. Francis Reichert, Eloise Crow, Patricia Crow, Rex Campbell. Mildred French, Mrs. Marian Burow. Advertising Solicitors Typist Adviser Eldon Banke, Roy Foss, Arlene Loehrke, Florence McCutcheon, Helen Tennyson, Joyce Siverts. Elinor Kirscb T. A. Barnhart Debate Teams NEGATIVE: Clint Lonbaken Dorothy Wood Byron Abernathey AFFIRMATIVE: Earl Olson Florence McCutcheon Henry Gernhardt M Debate Season This year, for the third consecutive year, the State Teachers' College of Dickinson has won the state championship in the North Dakota Forensic Debat- ing League. In the six years' participation in the league. Dickinson has won nine times, lost twice and tied once. This year a number of debates, decision and non-decision, were scheduled for both the affirmative and the negative teams that represented the institution. The league proposition for this year was: Resolved: That the Nations of the World should adopt a policy of free trade. The first clash of the season was in the College auditorium when Jamestown College brought its affirmative team for a no-decision contest. In the debate with Fillings, Montana, the Dickinson affirmative team was barely beaten by the Poly- tech team. In the decision contests, the State Teachers' College broke even. The af- firmative team lost a hard-fought battle when Mayville visited Dickinson, while the negative squad defeated the Valley City Teachers’ College team at Valley City. The members of the affirmative team were: Earl Olson. Florence McCutch- eon and Henry Gernhardt, and of the negative: Byron Abernathey, Dorothy Wood and Clint Lonbaken. A great part of the credit, this year as well as in past years, goes to Mrs. Harve Robinson, of the English Department, who coached the teams. This year, with but three veterans from former years, she whipped into shape two powerful teams which were equal or superior to any of the teams met this year. The American Association of University Women every year offer $10.00 prize for excellency in debate. This year the prize was won by Miss Florence McCutcheon, of the affirmative team. Forum Officers Byron Abernathey ......Earl Olson Rex Campbell President—....................... ------------ Vice President....—........—...-................. Secretary and Treasurer. ....................... MEMBERS Henry Hertz Henry Harsch Claire Ketterling Mildred French Dorothy Wood Florence McCutcheon Rex Campbell Byron Abernathey Clint Lonbaken Mary Larsen Henry Gernhardt Earl Olson Joyce Siverts Lester Eckes Valborg Hanson Geraldine Fisher The Forum The Forum completed its plans for organization on November 4, 1930. There were twelve members enrolled. At a meeting held the second week in December, Miss Florence McCutcheon was elected Queen to represent the club in the annual drive. The Forum is a member of the North Dakota Forensic Association; conse- quently. Byron Abernathey is president of the State Division. This organization has sponsored several very interesting assembly programs during the year. Meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday in the month. The meetings are well attended; and the programs are made up of musi- ca? numbers and miniature debates. The visiting debate teams are entertained by the Forum, and the organiza- tion strongly aids and supports the school teams. Mrs. Nell Robinson is faculty adviser, and the success of the organization has been in a large measure due to her intluence and assistance. CLINT LONBAKEN MARY DUDGEON GUY GRISWOLD Delta Psi Omega National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Clint Lonbaken Director Mary Dudgeon ....................... Business Manager Guy Griswold........................... Stage Manager Miss Matilda Stoxen Faculty Advisor Delta Psi Omega A chapter of Delta Psi Omepa, a dramatic fraternity for Junior Colleges, was formed in the school on May 21, 1929, with nine students as charter members. This society, like Alpha Psi Omega, of which it is a branch, is purely honorary. Faithful work in the dramatic society of the school qualifies students for mem- bership in the fraternity. In brief, the honor of election to this national society r a reward for hard and acceptable work. Thus far the local chapter has been inactive with the exception of initia- tions. annual spring banquets, at which business is transacted, and committee meetings. To its members the society has meant the privilege of wearing the badge and the honor and distinction that such a privilege carries. Since this school is now a four year college, it is very possible that a chap- ter of Alpha Psi Omega will soon be formed. MEMBERS Ruby Apland, Durward Balch, Mrs. Barbara Dubs Benzel, Milbern Clendenen, James Cooper, Lyla Dohrmann, Guy Griswold, Lillian Gustafson. Lois Jewell, Isobel Kennedy, Blanche Kirchner, Esther Lenneville. Clint Lonbaken, Fern Lud- ington. June Mills, Harold Neithammer, Laura Moyer, Robert Parkins, Mrs. Rose Switzer Parkins, Hans Roffler. Sylvia Strom. Delna Stoxen. Dorothy Stoxen, William Wiidakas. PLEDGES 1931 Byron Abernathey, Florence Arnold. Rex Campbell, Geraldine Fisher. Valborg Hansen. Herman Jaeger. Fred Kanan. Mabel McAllister, Joyce Siverts. Cue Club Officers President.......-____________________________________________ Rex Campbell Vise President .................................................. Herman Jaeger S oretary-Treusurer Mabel McAllistn I’.'uailty Advise Matilda L Stoxen MEMBERS Abernathey, Byron Bond. Floyd Campbell, Rex DeMotte, Helen E:kes, Lester Fisher, Geraldine Hansen. Valborg Harsh, Henry Hill. Helen Jaeger, Herman Johnson, Ethel Kanan, Fred Kane. Nell Lonbaken. Clint McAllister, Mabel McCutcheon, Florence Mehrer, Sara RofTler, Hans Siverts. Joyce Skow, Warren Wilberding, Virginia Wood, Dorothy Since the formation of the Cue Club in 1927 this society has functioned under the direction of Miss Matilda Stoxen. The organization has always been composed of an enthusiastic and active group of young people who have put forth every effort to make the best of any part assigned and to contribute willingly to the welfare of the club. This fine spirit has meant much to the society, and is very largely the reason why the Cue Club has been among the most active of campus societies. “The Importance of Being Earnest.” by Oscar Wilde, was the major produc- tion of the winter term, and was declared by many the finest play and the best polished production staged by the Cue Club. The proceeds netted from such performances, as mentioned, have been placed into the scenery fund which was originated by this dramatic club. With added contributions from the music organizations and from various graduating classes a fine sum has been accumulated. Besides this the club has each year added to its collection of stage properties. The aim of the organization has been to develop an interest in the better type of dramatics, and to give the students who are talented an opportunity for self expression on the stage. Students who so desire are given opportunities to act as assistant directors. This experience has proven very helpful to many of our teachers. Some very fine work was done on and off the stage and many of the members have been rewarded for their conscientious effort by being pledged into Delta Psi Omega, a dramatic honorary fraternity. “The Importance of Being Earnest” On January 19. 1931. The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, was staged in the State Teashers auditorium. Th? fact that each member of the cast had had stage exp riencc, made it possible to give this play consider- able polish. The artistic stage, designed under the direction of Miss Lucille Smith, of the Art department, added much to the realism of this clever and witty comedy. The interpretation and portrayal of the characters met with much favorable com- ment. The players exhibited dramatic ability as a whole, and were deserving of much credit for the manner in which the production was staged. The play was produced under the direction of Miss Matilda Stoxon. CAST John Worthing Hans Roffler Algernon MoncriefT I'n d Kanan Merriman, butler------------ —----------------------------------Lester Eckes Lady Bracknell ______________________________________________ Geraldine Fisher Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax________________________________________ Joyce Siverts Cecily Cardew Mabel McAllister Miss Prism, governess Valborg Hansen Rev. Canon Chasuble.--------------------------------------- Byron Abemathey Lane, manservant_________-..................... .. Herman Jaeger The Players’ Workshop Joyce Siverts, Fred Kanan, Ethel Johnson, Virginia Wilberding, Arlene Loehrke. Geraldine Fischer, Florence Richardson. Jessie Hornsey, Dorothy Wood, Eloise Crow, Helen Tennyson, Evelyn Summerton, Valborg Hansen, Ethel Geise, Agnes Erickson, James Boyland, Millard Ronning, Dexter Bruce. Mildred French, Bonnie Corneil, Herman Jaeger. Charley Bowman, Harry Butnitsky. Hans Roffler, Olive Ann Dunn. Amelia Talanda, Ethel Peterson, Patricia Crow, Renee Patterson, Calma Haagenstad. Bladwyn Owens. Charlotte Ward, Esther Belle Van Orman and Lester Eckes. The Playmakers' Workshop was organized during the fall quarter under the direction of T. A. Barnhart. The membership is not limited, anyone in school being invited to join. The Players’ Workshop is a study club; its purpose is to siudy drama and play production. The meetings of the fall and winter quarters consisted of lectures on vari- ous phases of play production. The play given by this organization this year was The Call of the Banshee, a thrilling mystery farce in three acts presented in the college auditorium May 22. The tryouts for this play were open to anyone in school who was interested in dramatics. The following cast was chosen; Peter Adair, Earl Olson; Doctor Aaron Markowitz, Hans Roffler; Neville Lacey. Fred Kanan; Clemm Durward, Warren Skow; Tom Scott, Byron Abernathy; Yuru, Lester Eckes; the sheriff. Herman Jaeger; the deputy. Dexter Bruce; Hazel Orpen, Arlene Loehrke; Joan Walters. Amelia Talanda; Hilda, Agns Erickson; Mrs. Grimes, Renee Patterson; Blanche Lamb, Mildred French; Tibbie Lamb. Marjorie. Fitzloff; and Linda Perkins. Ethel Geise. The following production cast was picked at the same time: general pro- duction manager. Harry Butnitsky; wardrobe mistress, Ethel Johnson; property manager. Helen Tennyson; stage manager. Herman Jaeger; publicity. Millard Ronning; ticket sales. Patricia Crow. g--� ——= � Orchestra The College Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Catherine Burns, has proved to be one of the most successful as well as popular organizations on the campus. Membership in the Orchestra is open to all students who play an orchestral instrument. Most of the members have their own instruments but the organiza- tion owns several which may be rented by prospective members if desired. In addition to various equipment belonging to the organization, a fine library of orchestral music is being built up. i ne high standard in choice of com- positions would be commendable in even a much larger organization. On the evening of March 11 the College Orchestra presented a concert in the college auditorium. The Orchestra gave five numbers. Extra numbers of the pro- giam were given by Henry Hertz, Dorothea Thorkelson, Clement Hose. Miss Patricia Brennan, Miss Catherine Burns, Marjorie Fitzloflf, and Holland Mars. The College Orchestra furnished the program at the Rotary Club luncheon March 4. South Heart was the scene of the first concert given by the Orchestra on its annual spring tour. Successive performances were also given at New Salem. Beach, and several other towns. The last city visited was Bismarck, where the Orchestra gave an hour’s program of broadcasting over radio station KFYR. Many telegrams and letters of congratulations from the radio audience attested to the Orchestra’s successful program. This concluded the Orchestra’s major pro- ject for the year. Personnel of the Orchestra Director: MISS CATHERINE BURNS 1st Violins: Clarinets: Dorothea Thorkelson Rolland Mars August Rauch Clement Rose Epsy Colling Lester Pavel Rolf Lee Henry Gernhardt Florence Delters Margaret Ellingson 2nd Violins: Saxophone: Esther Thompson Enoch Willman Lola Carpenter Trumpet: Adolph Liden Mabel McAllister John Poole Millard Ronning Frank Scott Trombone: Ethel Walker Henry Hertz Celli: Warren Skow Muriel Kjerstad Drums: Ethel Johnson Walter Wilberding Virginia Wilberding Piano: Flutes: Eloise Crow Thomas Heaton Marjorie Fitzloff Robert Hatch ‘ D” Club The D club is the lettermen's club of the State Teachers' College at Dick- inson. Only undergraduates who have won a letter in one of the major college sports have the privilege of joining this organization. The “D club was organ- ized for the purpose of promoting athletic activities in the college and Slope country and to promote fellowship among the athletes of the college. At the first meeting of the club during the fall quarter the following offi- cers were elected: president, Harman Jaeger; vice president. Eldon Banke; secre- tary and treasurer, Hans Roffler. At the close of the football season the “D club held their Fourth Annual Football Banquet and Dance.” At this time the following lettermen were form- ally admitted to the organization: Francis Harrington, Harry Butnitsky, Ervin Erickson. George SkafT, Tom Whitmer, Lloyd Siverts, Harold Sandhei and Royal Rounds. Mr. T. A. Barnhart acted as the toastmaster, and Senator and Mrs. Cain were the guests of honor. Throughout the year the club sponsors receptions for the visiting athletic teams. At the close of the basketball season a formal dance wus held in honor of men who won their letters in basketball during the past season. The following men were admitted to the ”D” club at this time: Martin Hermes. Lee ScharfT, Andrew Diers, Walter Dittus and Bernie Tiedman. During the year the D” club secured sufficient funds to enable it to pur- chase athletic sweaters for the club members, who had won their second major letter in the same sport. Women’s Physical Education Department The Women’s Physical Education Department offers a wide range of activi- ties from which a student may choose to her own liking. The Clogging Class attracts those who are interested in and enjoy tap and athletic dancing. It’s lots of fun and speaking of exercise—plenty. The Natural Dancing Class is of interest to those who appreciate good music and have a desire and some aptitude toward interpreting ideas through bodily movements. The Women’s Athletic Association is an organization open to all women in college who are interested in athletics. The Individual Health Gymnastics Class takes care of all who have physical dc fects. 4 m For those who are not interested in special activities there are regular gym- nasium classes in which exercises and games are used. Women’s Athletic Association The W. A. A. is an organization open to all women in college who are inter- ested in team games and sports. Its purposes are to enlist the interest of the women of this college in athletic sports, both indoor and outdoor and to develop good sportsmanship and school spirit. The Association is one of the most active sections in the Women’s Physical Education Department. During the Fall Quarter, Soccer, Ring Tennis and Volley Ball were played. The members of the winning teams earned fifty points in each sport while the Color Teams, players chosen because of their athletic ability and good sportsman- ship, won an extra 100 points. A member of the W. A. A. in good standing, having earned 500 points in any combination of team and individual activities, is award- ed the W. A. A. emblem. Irene Narum and Anna Krepil were the first members to be awarded the newly designed emblem for W. A. A. a large D” with “S. T. C. within it. During the Winter Quarter a vigorous schedule in basketball was carried on resulting in the development of four fine teams: the Bulldogs,” Longhorns, “Wildcats,” and the Pirates.” Several tournaments were held but the one that proved to be of greatest interest was the Round Robin tournament in which the Longhorns” won. The latter part of the Winter Quarter was devoted to stunts and tumbling. The Association had a demonstration basketball game in Assembly on March 17th, the teams being composed of the best players in the organization. Out-of-door activities are engaged in when the weather permits. One me- morable out-of-door event was the Angels-on-horseback” hike and picnic at Bag- dad during the Fall Quarter. Features Dickinson-A Four-Year College Friday, January 16, 1931, at :45 a. m.. the Dickinson Normal school became the Dickinson State Teachers’ colle ,' with an extended curriculum of four years' work and the privilege of granting 1 helor of Arts degrees in education. Formerly Dickinson was the oi Normal School in the state not having the four year curriculum. The work of Dr. S. T. May, foi r president, who hud given much time and effort toward securing this distinct n for this school, was taken up by Dr. C. L. Kjerstad, present president. Dr. jerstad spent much time in collecting material and in conference with the State Board of Administration. In a statement given to the state oard. Dr. Kjerstad mentioned several important facts. The Missouri Slope dist dct, considering only that part lying west and south of the Missouri river, comprises about 28 per cent of the entire state, 13 per cent of population, 19 per cent of the school children. 24 per cent of the school buildings. Eighteen per cent of the taxes came from this territory. It is also the only educational institution of higher learning in the Slope district. The enrollment is rapidly increasing, a fact in spite of the evident business depression; a fact which demonstrates that the people of the state recognize and are taking advantage of their advantages. The cost of education of Slope youths is now much less since four years work may be secured here. Formerly it was necessary to go to a school at some distance away, where board, room, and traveling expenses were considerably greater. The extension of work, moreover, was necessary, because of the advancing standards for the teaching profession, necessitating more specialized training. The dedication program celebrating the change from the Dickinson State Normal School to the State Teachers’ College was held in the college auditorium Tuesday morning, January 27. A program of musical numbers and talks was given by members of the faculty and students. Representatives of the Women’s League. Men’s Union, and the faculty, as well as the president of the Alumni Association, gave their ideas and appreciation of the change. Mr. P. S. Berg, superintendent of the city schools, and Mrs. Alvina Wick, superintendent of Slope county, also spoke. Representatives of the Lions' Club. Rotary Club, and Civic Commerce As- sociation. were present. Home Girls The Home Girls’ division is a part of the Women’s League which Itself has such other groups as the Rooming and Boarding Girls, the Stickney Hall Girls, the Working Girls, and the Light Housekeeping Girls. The purpose of such a di- vision is that there may be initiated a closer friendship between the girls of the various groups, that there may be promoted better cooperation and a healthful, friendly competitive spirit. The Home Girls’ organization is especially fitted to carry out this purpose of the League, because there are already established friendships among the girls of Dickinson. They are already organized and have a group loyalty for the city and the State Teachers’ College. To them falls the duty of welcoming new girls and assisting them in forming friendships. Who’s Who HENRY GERNHARDT Although this is Henry's first year here, he is undoubtedly one of the best known men on the campus. He is business manager of the Slope Teacher, cheer leader, member of the debate squad, of the orchestra and of the Men’s Union. Pep is never lacking when Hank’s” around. MISS NELLIE R. SWANSON Miss Swanson is very popular with the students. She has taught here two years as head of the mathematics department. She was elected the most popular member of the women members of the faculty. Miss Swanson is a very capable instructor, having charge of various problems of curriculum organization and other school problems. PROFESSOR T. A. BARNHART Professor Barnhart came here last fall, taking the position of the head of the English department. His popularity was undoubtedly established w'hen he received almost a unanimous student vote for the Who's Who. He is adviser of both the Prairie Smoke annual staff and the Slope Teacher staff as well as the Players Workshop, a dramatic organization. His pleasing personality and good nature have won many friends for him among the students. He understands student life and ideas, and gives his undivided attention to all activities. ARNOLD QUAMMEN Arnold “Shorty Quammen was the outstanding football man of the season. He was 1930 captain of the Savages, a member of the D club and Men’s Union. Our “mighty atom was considered one of the outstanding quarterbacks In the state. Quammie never knew what it was to give up. He went into both the Minot and Spearfish games handicapped with a bandaged elbow and sore back, and put everything into the fight until he had to be carried off the field. He was one of the fourteen men to receive a major letter. ETHEL JOHNSON Ethel is a very popular girl. She is prominent in dramatics, having one of the leading parts in “Punk, the first play sponsored by the Cue Club last fall. She is also a member of the orchestra, Prairie Smoke staff, is news editor of the Slope Teacher, a member of the Players Workshop and the Women’s League. She is talkative and genial and has a great many friends. She is a member of the Junior College Freshman class. HERMAN JAEGER Herman has a friend in every student who knows him. He is a man who believes In doing big things in a big way and has been exceptionally successful in his undertakings, as president of the “D club, president of the Men’s Union and vice president of the Cue club. Herman was also one of the fourteen lettermen for this season. He played center on the football team. ROY FOSS Although a quiet and reserved person. Roy is liked and respected by his fellow students. Roy proved his ability in both football and basketball the two years he has attended our college, and was rewarded by being elected captain of the 1931 football team. He is also an active member of the “D” Club and Men's Union. VIRGINIA WILBERDING Besides being editor-in-chief of the Slope Teacher, Virginia is an active member of the Cue Club, Players' Workshop, Tumbling Team. Women's League, Orchestra, and is literary and feature editor of the Prairie Smoke staff. Virginia seems to specialize in journalism, but, nevertheless, she takes an active part in the other school activities. She was elected Queen” of the Cue Club in the Prairie Smoke drive last fall. She is well liked by the student body. REX CAMPBELL Dependable and an outstanding booster for D. S. T. C., Rex has done his bit in the support of all activities. Though quiet, he has a mind of his own and is a worthy leader. Rex attended school here for five years. He attended the Model High School and is now a sophomore college student. He is president of the Cue Club, vice president of the Men’s Union, secretary-treasurer of the Forum, and a member of the D club, Players Workshop. Prairie Smoke Staff and the Slope Teacher staff. Miss Joyce Siverts The Personality Girl Homecoming Chief-— Homecoming Squaw. Dan LeRoy ..Margaret Foos Alumni Mary Dudgeon, editor of the Slope Teacher for 1930. is teaching at Glen Ullin. Lucy Dobson is attending Miss Wood's kindergarten school at Minneapolis. Katherine Douglas is teaching near Beach. Mary Bonner, cartoonist of the Prairie Smoke for 1930, is teaching at High- wood, Montana. Elsie Strand was married to Howard Smith, Dickinson, soon after her graduation from College. She is teaching in Fryburg. Lillian Gustafson is teaching at Dodge. Guy Griswold is teaching the eighth grade in a consolidated school at Dodge Robert Parkins and Rose Switzer were married early In August, 1930. and are now teaching near New England. Durward Balch, a Junior College graduate of 1929, is attending the Univer- sity of North Dakota. He won honorary recognition in oratory in January. Mona Abernathey, a standard graduate of 1930, is teaching school near Beach. Carl Johnson, high school graduate of 1927. is attending the State Teachers’ College at Flagstaff. Arizona. James Cooper is now working in the Census Bureau at Washington. D. C. Mother and Daughter Banquet The Seventh Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet, sponsored by the Women’s League, was held at six-thirty o'clock, May 2, in the little gymnasium. One hundred and fifty mothers and daughters attended. The Methodist Ladies’ Aid, with the assistance of college men waiters, served the four course candle light dinner. Floral decorations carried the colors of the rainbow. The program following the banquet included songs and addresses by moth- ers and daughters. Miss Mary Larsen was toastmistress. A toast to all mothers was responded to by Mrs. Carl Nelson. A Reverie of the daughter’s life from babyhood to motherhood was a series ol' tableaux beautifully staged. Other fitting numbers were those of Mrs. H. D. Li onard, who spoke on Recompense.” and Miss Elsie Belle Rogge, who sang, Ol.l Fashioned Mother. A reading of Kipling’s touching lines, Tho’ I were hanged on the highest hill. Mother O’ Mine.” by Miss Mary Larsen closed the program. Campus Improvements The Dickinson State Teachers' College campus has been improved much since this school year started. Probably one of the biggest improvements is the fixing of the tennis courts that are located on the eastern end of the campus. There are two courts and each one has been resurfaced with a dirt and cinder mixture and covered with clay. Around each end of the court is a wire backstop about 12 feet high. Lilac bushes have been planted along the east walk to the fiont entrance. The northeast road leading up the hill to D. S. T. C. has been rebuilt and re- surfaced with clay and cinders. The trees along the north side of this road have been moved farther north in preparation for a sidewalk to be built along this road in the future. The front yard of the girls’ dormitory has been improved by the planting of flowers and vines, and the grass has been thickened also. Behind the D. S. T. C. a new track has been built. It is a quarter-mile oval, with a 220 yard straightaway. The track has a cinder surfacing. It is planned in the future years to build a football and baseball diamond in the middle of the circular track. “EAST SIDE? WEST SIDE? Frank Belinsky in zoology lab.: “Say, where ja find the liver?—It’s north of the heart, isn't it?” Rex Campbell (in Cue Club meeting): “All in favor of this motion signify by saying ’Aye!' Crowd: “Aye!” Rex: “Opposed?” Warren Skow: “B—eeeeeeeee!” WE WONDER WHEN HE GOT OUT Coach in class: If you ever get the chance, you want to go through Waukon and Joliet. I’ve been in both of them.” NOTICE, FOLKS! ! ! ! ! ! First Degrees Issued in the History of This College. Ph. B—Philharmonic Broadcaster..........................Henry Gernhardt M. L.—Missing Link................................ Thomas Mineah M E.—Misplaced Eyebrow..................................... Roy Foss R. J. C.—Right Jovial Cusser........................... “Doc” Spear B. S.—Bashful Sonny...................... —----------- Frank Lefor M. A.—Mamma’s Apple Dumpling..................... —...-.....Joe Houler B. A.—Bluff Artist..—......—------------------------- -....Lynn Hull When college boys go on trips, they might truthfully answer the sign on the hotel room door, “Have you forgot anything?” by: “Nope, nothing but the bed, mattress, dresser and a couple of chairs.” There’s no place like home on “hash” day. A friend tells me that a young man driving by Stickney Hall the other day sounded his horn at a student crossing the road; ten dorm girls jumped out the windows and broke their necks—Owww! ! “B. O.”—it happens in the best of families Banana Oil! GEORGE, JR. “Morty McBride is a regular George Washington, isn’t he?” “How come?” “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country women. A COED'S DICTIONARY Oh. Baloney!................... Don’t Be a Sissy--------------- Apple Sauce Make Whoopie.------------ ... Pass Out_______________________ Check and Checko-Slovak........ Kick Lose......... —----------- String ’em Along--------------- And What Have You?............. He Knows His Knives and Forks. ..................You’re All Wet .....................Act Your Age _____________________ Banana Oil ..............Go Places and Ring Door Bells Kick the Bucket _____._.You Said It ...Don't Be Scotch _____Lead ’em On ________JEt Cetera _______High Fluter SAY IT WITH SONGS I Don't Work For a Living............... _. Sweet Simplicity—....—...................... Bashful Babies............. ................ Lcnely Troubadour................. «....«... Mon Homme (My Man).................... «... Smiling Irish Eyes............... «...... So Sympathetic.......«......'............... Alone With My Dreams...... ............. Sweet Jennie Lee____________________________ Mamma Goes Where Papa Goes___________«_____« Hard Hearted Hannah......................... She knows Her Onions............... —..«... A Young Man’s Fancy......................... Freckles..«................................. Johnny’s In Town............................ If You Were The Only Girl................... Just a Little While...—--«------------------- Sitting By The Window----------------------- Around The Corner........«.................. Among My Souvenirs.......................... Peanut Vender............................... Smiles...................«.................. He’s in Jailhouse No. 2................ « Baby. Won’t You Please Come Home? Home On the Range Stay Away From My Chicken House.......—..... You’re Driving Me Crazy..................... Who's Calling You Sweetheart Tonight?....... Can This Be Love?..... Yours And Mine Give Yourself a Pat on The Back....... ««... A Cottage For Sale.......... _.............. Please Go Away And Let Me Sleep............. Give a Little Credit to the Navy............ The Little Things in Life................... Go Home And Tell Your Mother ......«........ When I Changed My Name to a Number . .........—.......Clarence Smith ..........—.......-B. Jane Owens ................LaVerne Bradshaw ..........—....«...Yum Huncovsky ____________________Walter Dittus ....—..........«.......Nell Kane -------------------Valborg Hansen ....................Armin Urban ________________________Belle Lee .....Arlene Loehrke, Don Sprague .....................Laura Wolfe .....................Irene Narum ................... Fae McDonald ............. Browm Twins .................. Ethel Peterson _______________ Shorty” Quammen ............... Walter Wilberding ................. .....Dorm Girls The Deana ...........Collegians’ Mustaches ....................Warren Skow ............. Margaret Ellison .................. Pat Corbett Frank Belinsky .....«............ Tom Whitmore ....................... Banke ....................Dale Derouin ................. Bonnie Corneil Eloise Crow, Harry Butnitsky Red Ink ...................Mildred Gerbig Hazel Nupen or Claire Smith ....................George Nicola ...................Royal Rounds Holmes Twins Bill «Junior) Fredricks .................. Fred Kanan And w'ho was it that attributed the beginning of our national anthem, O. say, can you see?” to the Americans' love for hard licker”??—Well, it’s the be- ginning. not the aftermath of the song, after all! In reading a book of modern verse, I ran across this poem: And you will walk beneath the trees, Wondering then as now. Why he that once has kissed your lips, Will only kiss your brow. Ah, how true it is; you yourself rarely knowr when you have halitosis. Tisk! Tisk!” said Mussolini when a bullet whizzed by his head, Practice makes perfect.” Found on the tombstone of a college professor: We had just learned to love him when the ’angels’ took him home.” Optimism? or imagination? THE FATE OF TEN Ten practice teachers standing straight in line Glovatsky winked at a pretty girl, then there were nine. Nine practice teachers, but one came late. Saw Miss Kosmoski, then there were eight Eight practice teachers, then one started saving; Went down to Tschida’s, then there were seven. Seven practice teachers, one didn’t mix; Couldn't teach the young’uns, then there were nix. Six practice teachers acting young and spry, Luhman chewed gum in class, then there were five. Five practice teachers, one spit on the floor Nichols saw him, then there were four. Four practice teachers one went on a spree. Mr. Tinsley heard about it. then there were three. Three practice teachers, Johnson found she couldn’t do One beastly lesson plan, then there were two Two practice teachers, wanted more fun, Skipped one practice, then there was one. One lone lonesome teacher, tiring of the strife. Drank carbolic acid and ended his life. Pretty soft,” said Clarence Knapp as he scratched his head. AND STILL TIME GOES ON What’s the use of living when romance is dead? Slowly and steadily has it gone from my life. First it’s one thing then another. College boys wear raccoon coats, flappers flap in boyish shingles. Chivalry is but a game, spring has become a fable, and now—to cap the top of the climax—to add th« last straw to a “stringy” dessert, my nice rice-eating laundry man punched a shiny new adding machine and coldly handed me a little pink ticket marked W 63. instead of the usual hen scratches. O. civilization! O. world of change! O vanished illusions! O. death!---------------- GRAMMAR TALKS You see a beautiful girl walking down the street She is. of course, femin- ine. If she is singular, you become nominative. You walk across to her changing the verbal and then become dative. If she is not objective you become plural. You walk home together. Her mother is accusative and you become imperative. Her brother is an indefinite article. You walk in and sit down. You talk of the future and she changes to the object. You kiss her and sh° becomes masculine. Her father becomes present and-------! ! ! you become the past participle. THEY GET THEIR MAN Prince of Wales! You conceited cuss, You may dodge the others But you’ll marry one of us! A Coed. WE WONDER! They say that nowadays a frat pin stands for necking privileges, but who ever saw a coed flaunting fifteen or twenty frat pins? Autographs ALL COLOR WORK AND PRINTING FOR THE PRAIRIE SMOKE WAS DONE IN THE OFFICE OF THE DICKINSON PRESS DICKINSON. NORTH DAKOTA More For Less The dollar value that is packed into our suits and dresses, shoes and hosiery, lingerie and underwear, millinery and toilet goods, linens and piece goods is the thing that counts. Al- ways we have offered you outstanding value; but not in years so much for so little as now. And We’re packing it just as full of QuaJJJy SaMsfaction 1 | i J.C. Penney Co. Inc. DICKINSON, N. D. Page One Hundred p E PARKER SONS I. G. A. 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I | See our Fostoria Glassware, with | : its lasting charms of sparkling = | color. § THE POPULAR STORE FOR I GIFT BUYERS. Dickinson's Leading Jeweler. 3........................... 0 0� .................................0 Students, I We Welcome You to Our City i We don’t tell you that our j j Cafe is the best place to eat. j j We ask you to be the judge, j I ST. CHARLES CAFE iti .............................. 0 Id.............................. 0 ! THE VANITY SHOPPE [ E. M. REICHERT, Owner. i Our Ladies' Ready-to-Wear = Bristles with Variety. The Place to see the : CORRECT STYLES. I BEAUTY PARLOR j in connection. j 0 I.................I..Hill......... 0 INVESTMENT VS. SPECULATION I DO NOT RISK YOUR SAVINGS I DO NOT FOOL WITH EARNINGS I DO NOT PLAY THE MARKET DO NOT BUY ON MARGINS THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF INVESTMENTS ARE SECURITY—SAFE EARNINGS AND EASY WITHDRAWALS During the last six years the average profits have been I Not one cent has been lost to investors since its organization. DICKINSON BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Page One Hundred Seven •0 We Strive to Serve i SCHILLA HARDWARE CO. Beautiful Flowers Always The Knapp Floral Shop Quality Merchandise At Low Prices E. H. KNAPP. Proprietor Member F. T. D. Phone 146. Dickinson. N. D. Dickinson, N. Dak. a....... a....... ! CO TO— ••a a • ■•a •a JOHN P. BEHRINGER'S MEAT MARKET GROCERY FOR ALL GOOD THINGS TO EAT THE HOME OF HOME BRAND PRODUCTS The Best for Less. Why Pay More? DICKINSON. NORTH DAKOTA. 3. Q., IT IS NOT WHAT YOU EARN THAT MAKES YOU RICH BUT WHAT YOU SAVE AND SPEND JUDICIOUSLY IN THIS WAY YOU WILL LEARN THE VALUE OF THE SAVED DOLLAR WHICH LEADS TO HAPPINESS AND INDEPENDENCE. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS. $180,000 T. A. Tollefson, Cashier A. Hilliard, President A. P. Nachtwev, Chairman R. H. Johnson. Vice Pres. H. P. Johnson, Vice Pres. a Paye One Hundred Eiftlit HE COULDN'T BE BOTH (Want Ad) A Medium Sized Mule—Must be in good condition and reasonable. A Mildew Co-ed. A ADVENTUR WITH A AFRIKAN LION He lit his pipe an’ threw the match into the camp fire. “Yup,” sez he, “wen I wuz a lad like yew, I wuz a glob-trotter.” “Yes?” sez I. “Yup,” sez he, “wen I wuz yer age I wuz trekking thru Afrika.” Yeh?” sez I. “Yup,” sez he,” which reminds me uv tha time I wuz trotting alone an’ I bumped inter a full-grown Afrikan lion. He wuz tha most powerful, tha most magniftsent specimen I ever saw.” “Yeh?” sez I. “Yup,” sez he, “and I wuz unarmed.” Tha heck!” sez I. An, he continued, “I koodn't run fast on account uv having a sprained ankle. ’Migosh!” sez I. “Yup,” sez he, an' so tha son uv a gun got away.” THE STORY OF THE BUSY BAKER AND THE CAPRICIOUS CUSTOMER Fellow studentes, this is what happened: A man went in a baker shop and ordered a cake. Yes.” said the baker, “a cake.” “But,” stipulated the man, I want a very special cake. I want it made in the form of the letter S. Can that be done?” Certainly.” said the baker, “most cer- tainly. Two dollars.” “All right. said the man, and away he went. The next day he came back and the baker proudly exhibited a most beautiful cake. “Thats fine,” said the man, “but that's an Old English S; what I want—I thought I told you is a script S.” “Oh, a script S,” said the baker. “Well, that can be done. Come back tomorrow and Til have it.” The next day the man returned and the baker, prouder than ever, displayed a still more beautiful cake, iced and decorated and in the form of a graceful script S. The man examined it carefully, viewed it from all sides, and at last professed himself satisfied. “Shall I,” said the baker, send it, or will you take it with you?” “Oh.” replied the man. “don't bother. I'll just eat it right here.” AND THERE’S SOME SATISFACTION IN THAT Oh, well, let 'em wear their knickers and their boyish hair cuts and smoke their cigarets and cuss—they just naturally gotta wait for a while longer before any of ’em can be called the father of her country. IT WILL BE ONE This is not a Ford joke. When Sir Walter spread his cloak for Queen Eliza beth, he said, “Step on it, Lizzie!” “MORE COPY” From the Ubyssey, U. of British Columbia. Vancouver, comes this enjoyable sketch: The Editor ?at in his cane bottom chair. Ran all his fingers, through all of his hair, And wildly implored in a voice of despaii For copy. Printers and 'phone were both sizzling hot “That blankable copy has got to be got! We want it right. What we want is a lot More copy!” But still the reporters all fervently swore That they’d got all the news in the country and more, The Editor raved as he traversed the floor “More copy!” The issue is out. Now we hear people tell Of a maniac held in a lone padded cell. The poor ex-editor only can yell. More copy!” Page One Hundred Nine Rm.. DICKINSON ICE CEMENT REMEMBER THE COMPANY NEW VILLARD CAFE for QUALITY FOODS GOOD SERVICE I SAND GRAVEL CONCRETE WORK Excellent Fountain Service | PHONE 93 “Follow the Crowds” : and i Make the Villard Hotel Your I Headquarters while in } Dickinson - North Dakota : : Dickinson a- j KINNEY’S JEWELRY COMPLETE SERVICE Under the Vanity Shoppe { DIAMONDS WATCHES WITH ONE STOP JEWELRY Fine Watch, Clock : and Jewelry Repairing THE ECO FILLING | Walk a Flight and Save the Difference” STATION YOU’LL ALWAYS g. B ..0 •E NORTH DAKOTA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY HOTPOINT ELECTRIC RANGES KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION Cook by Electricity ECONOMICAL For Better Foods HOTPOINT ELECTRIC RANGES HEALTHFUL KELVINATOR ELECTRIC i REFRIGERATION PHONE 94. Dickinson. N. Dak. PHONE 94. Page One Hundred Ten E Balanced-Unit RADIO With Tone Control No. B-28 Hear the Wonderful Screen 7 Tube Philco Baby Grand Radio. Just the thing for students and teachers. Easy to install, sasy to pack and take with you. Phone 74 for free demonstration. CRAWFORD BATTERY SHOP 41 First Ave. East. j MAX’S SHOP I DICKINSON LAUNDRY I COMPANY E. P. LEE, Manager Four Chairs j i “Prompt and Careful Service” j Expert Barbers DICKINSON, N. D. D This space reserved by the— DICKINSON SHOE STORE Home of Quality Shoes Exclusive Dealers in Footwear 44 First Avenue West. ' Dickinson, N. D. Page One- Hundred Eleven Qllllllllllllll...... IMIlllimiMIIMHIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllMIIHIMmillllllllll JT PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE 1931 PRAIRIE SMOKE STAFF : H- a STRAND THEATRE I BOULGER HUGHES 1 Next to Villard Cafe i | Equipped with the Best 1 | Sound System Funeral Directors and Pictures and Picture | Arctic Nu-Air Ventilation I Framing } Latest in PHOTOPLAYS | j e Good Projection j i | Comfortable Seats Dickinson, North Dakota f t • t?i USE NATURAL GAS Nature’s Finest, Cleanest, Cheapest FUEL MONTANA-DAKOTA POWER COMPANY 3 Page One Hundred Twelve THE SAP FROM MILDEW (Swiped) A Farce in 3 Acts Characters: A foreign language instructor—Professor Hemoglobin. Henry Boomgarten—an up and coming pigskin pusher. Coach Luke Warme. Place: Mildew College. Time: Friday afternoon before the Mildew-Upton football game. THE STORY Act 1. Henry Boomgarten, an ambitious pigskin pusher, has been trying to make the varsity football eleven for the past three years but so far he has only succeed- ed in making the bench. Friday afternoon Henry is compelled to take a foreign language test in order that he might be eligible to suit up for the tomorrow’s game. Professor Hemoglob- in being a football enthusiast, has secretly planned on passing Henry whether he attained the degree of efficiency required or not. Act 2. Professor Hemoglobin’s Home Came the examination and Henry, greatly worried, tried to make the best of the situation and coming to the conclusion that he must do his best because to not suit up would be worse than disgrace. So bracing himself he approached Professor Hemoglobin’s residence, where he was to take the examination. The test looked hard and Henry almost gave up but something in him told him to keep on. Henry, feeling gloomy after the test was over, left for his room and remained there until evening when notice would be posted on the bulletin board in the mess hall. Act 3. Mildew Stadium Supper time and Henry approached the mess table and the what he thought would be the fatal bulletin board. Imagine his joy when he read that he was eli- gible to play the next day. Sub-Climax The next day the crowd gathered at the stadium to watch the annual struggle between the Mildew-Upton aggregation. Henry appeared on the field in a new uniform and he looked good while warming up. Soon the game started. Climax After a few minutes’ play: Henry who meanwhile has been warming up: “Coach, please put me in.” Coach Luke Warme: “Henry rest a while. I am saving you. Henry keeps on warming up and every few minutes glances anxiously at the coach in hopes of catching a beckoning nod. The game is half over and after the rest period the teams start playing again. Henry: “Please, coach, put me in, I can whip those fellows. Coach: “Not now Henry. I am saving you. The game is almost over and still the coach shows no sign of playing our hero and the Upton eleven have been consistently scoring on the light Mildew team. Henry, in one last desperate appeal, approaches the coach and says: Henry: “Coach, I can yet win the game, put me in. Coach: “Henry, I told you I was saving you for— Henry: “What are you saving me for?” Coach: “I am saving you, Henry, for the Junior Prom. And so our venerable pigskin pusher sat the bench for another year. FINIS. lilinmnimunniiHiuiHumiiininiinnumiinuiHimiininminmyr If you have Beauty we take it. If you have not we make it.” PRESTHUS STUDIO Dickinson. N. Dak. s : ................................ BAGDAD PAVILION DANCING WED. and SAT. NITES TOURIST CABINS i'ICNIC GROUNDS S. F. FITZLOFF WILLYS SIXES and EIGHTS WILLYS-KNIGHT Fine Motor Cars Dickinson, N. Dak. f............................................E CLOVERDALE PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS | MILK ICECREAM BUTTER [ Manufactured by DICKINSON CREAMERY CO. t............................................. 0' A Specialty Shop for Ladies. 3 Pape One Hundred Fourteen CAPTAINS OF SUCCESSFUL ANNUALS EMPLOY CRAFTSMEN WITH THE CONFIDENCE THAT INDIANAPOLIS Page One Hundred Fifteen Finis