Ellendale High School - Redbird / Microphone Yearbook (Ellendale, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 14 of the 1939 volume:

THE MICROPHONE Published under the direction of the officers of the Senior class, May 1, 1939. Malcolm McDonald President James Carpenter Vice President Clifford Schmierer Secretary-Treasurer For the fifth consecutive year the Senior class of Ellendale High School is publishing the Micro- phone. The school has found in this little publication a practical way of bringing to the attention of par- ents and patrons some of the many activities of the school. This year the Microphone is considerably larger than it has been in the past several years and contains many more pictures. Our readers will like these changes we feel sure. For the Senior the Microphone will serve as a fitting and interesting souvenir of his sojourn in high school. In years to come it will bring to mem- ory happy and profitable days spent in good old E. H. S. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. R. Amphlett President Edith McCoy Clerk Ina E. Graham F. W. Blumer J. V. Miles Katherine Goddard S vr FACULTY E. C. Ingvalson, Supt Mathematics, Psychology Minnie C. Onsrud, Principal English, Dramatics Oscar K. Ehlers Science, Athletics Martha Buck Social Science, Latin, Music Gladys Mickelsen, Jr. H. S. Principal. ..English, History, Dramatics Roy Sheppard .... Mathematics, Shop, Band o — SENIOR CHURCH SERVICE Sunday Evening, May 21, Methodist Episcopal Church Processional Mrs. L. M. Coleman Hymn — “Faith of our Fathers” Scripture Reading and Prayer Hymn — “Como Thou Almighty King” Anthem — “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (old German Melody) Bovs’ Glee Club Sermon Rev. J. J. Janousek Pastor, Ellendale Baptist Church Anthem — “Brother James Air” (arr. by Gordon Jacobs) High School Chorus Hymn — “Lead on Oh King Eternal” GRADUATION EXERCISES Thursday, May 25, City Auditorium Processional — “Hall of Fame — Concert March” (J. Olivadoti) High School Band Invocation “As Torrents in Summer” (Elgar) “Annie Laurie” (arr. by Johnstone) High School Choral Groups “Children of the Moon” (Warren) Program Th:me: How can America best foster and perpetuate the democratic principle? Malcolm McDonald, Class Chairman, presiding. Participating in the panel discussion will be Clinton Hess, Isabel Barta, Lowell Hamar, Gene Huber, Harold Smith, Verdamae Smith, James Miles, Russell Heine and James Meachen. Selections High School Band Direction, Mr. Roy Sheppard DEDICATION To one who through our twelve years of school, has been a sincere friend and whose morning greet- ing we will truly miss, we, the Senior Class of 1939, affectionately dedicate this Microphone — to Charley Hubbard. IN RETROSPECT In our Freshman year, we, the mighty Seniors, were not as powerful and mighty as we now are. Sev- eral new members from rural districts and nearby towns joined our ranks as Freshmen, and we lost several classmates of former junior high days — some moving away. After we had learned the rules of the school, the real spirit of the high school was instilled in us. The next year we were Sophomores, and we were greatly delighted to be in Senior High. We grew in numbers as well as in the desire to achieve. We had good times at school and at class parties, and the majority of our classmates joined several of the extra activities. In our Junior year our studies were more strenu- ous and we applied ourselves more seriously to work as the honor rolls showed. Athletics, music, and dramatics were some of our successful achievements. The Senior banquet and prom were the highlights in this year. We were no longer immature; we learned how to do real work. Now, as we are Seniors, we feel humbly grateful to have had such splendid educational privileges, and we hope our teachers will miss us as much as we shall miss their conscientious helpfulness. W are the largest senior class to graduate and sev- eral of us have been together since the first grade. Such friendships are not easily broken, and as we go forth, to do our best, we regret leaving our for- mer school days, for we know life’s ways are in many different directions frem new on. We will see each other again, we hope, and wish each other all the health, happiness, and success that life can hold. Presentation of Class Minnie C. Onsrud High School Principal Conferring of Diplomas A. R. Amphlett President, Board of Education “America” All 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 CLASS Top Row — Russell Heine, Ardys Merrick, Rolla Du Rand, James Carpented, James Meachen, Lilian Dobler, Margaret Smith, Mildred Rowe, Vivian Fleming. Middle Row — Harold Rowe, James Miles, Clif- ford Schmierer, Russell Fleming, Richard Irion, George Radtke, Harold Collett, Ella Kuch. Bottom Row- Ida Bollinger, Lillian Hillius, Ernest Lees, Lowell Hamar, Frances Walker, Phyllis Judd, Isa- bell Barta. Senior Sketches ISABELL BARTA — “Izzie” ' ‘The inner side of every cloud is ever bright and shining.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Glee Club 2, Dramatics 1-2- 3-4, Girl Reserve Secretary 3, Declamation tourney 2-3, District Declamation Contest 2. ARDITH BARTELS— “June” “Better faithful than famous. ” Girl Reserve 2-3-4. HAROLD E. BERGMAN — “Bergie” “Nothing interferes with my education, not even studies” Football 3-4. “In the Money” 3, Glee Club and Chorus 3-4. IDA BOLLINGER— “Ida” “Success comes in cans. Failure comes in cant’s.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, “Talk is Cheap” 4, Cardinal typist 4. OTTO BOLLINGER— “Red” “Don’t try dying, die trying.” Football 4, Track 3-4, Hi-Y 3-4. LESLIE BOWMAN— “Bug” “Hold me fellers, there goes a blonde.” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 3-4, Track 2-3, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Glee Club and Chorus 2-3-4. JAMES CARPENTER— “Carpv” “Red hair is better than black hair — but black hair is pretty nice.” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3. Scout 1-2, Class Treasurer 1, Class Vice President 4, Hi-Y 3-4, Conference Guard in basketball 3, Sub- District Guard 3-4, All Tournament basketball team 2-3. HAROLD COLLETT— “Harry” “It’s all right to love humanity; But I’m no specialist.” Football 2-3-4, Basketball 1, Track 1-2-3, Hi-Y 3-4. “The House Across the Way” 4. LILIAN DOBLER— “Dobby” “One of the handiest tools is the Hamar.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, “In the Money” 3, One act play festival 3, “Jane Eyre” 4, Speech Tourney 3, District Speech Contest 4, Pep Squad 2-3, Cheer Leader 4, G. A. A. 4, Sr. Girl Declamation 4, “Two Crooks and a Lady” 1. ROLLA DURAND— “Pete” “I love man, especially wo-man.” Cheer Leader 4, Band 2-3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, Hi-Y Sec.-Treas. 3, “Station YYYY” 2, “In the Money” 3, Class Vice President 3, Scout 1-2-3. Student Athletic Manager 3. EDNA FLAGEL — “Eddie” “Effort brings success.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, “Talk is- Cheap” 4. VIVIAN FLEMING— “Viv” “A jolly lass, quite full of fun, And always nice to everyone.” Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Cardinal Staff 4. Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2-3-4. PAGE 2 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 of 1939 Top Row — Leslie Bowman, Evert Maunu, Clinton Hess, Malcolmn McDonald, Arthur Schmitt, Harold Smith, Francis Murray. Middle Row — Doris Gentz, Renata Radtke, Gene Huber, Ruth Green, Regina Radtke, Lawrence Sand, Otto Bollinger, E. C. Ingvalson (class adviser). Bottom Row — Eleanor Hall, Edna Flagel, Ardith Bartels, Esther Stern, Verdamae Smith, Anna Klein, Alvin Klipfel. Senior Sketches RUSSELL FLEMING — “Rusty” “Shux, I must have forgot.” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Glee Club and Chorus 2-3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Choral Festival 2-3-4. DORIS GENTZ— “Doris” “Tall oaks from little acorns grow.” Basketball 2-3-4, G. A. A. 4, “Talk is Cheap” L ■“Jane Eyre” 4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4. RUTH GREEN— “Ruthie” “Simplicity, Sincerity, and Service.” Gym 2, Girl Reserves 2-3-4. ELEANOR HALL— “El” “When it comes to intellect, size means little.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Girl Reserves Vice President 4, Declamation 3, Basketball 3. LOWELL HAMAR— “Chubs” “Good natured, naturally smart, and easily persuaded.” Football 1-2-3-4, Football Captain 4, Basketball 1- 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Scouts 1-2-3-4, Eagle Scout, Chorus 1 -2-3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, President Hi-Y 2, “In the Money” 3, One Act Play Festival 3, “Jane Eyre” 4, Assistant Editor-in-Chief 4, Co-Valedictorian. RUSSELL HEINE — “Russ” “Too big to be little.” Scout 2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Basketball 2- 4, Track 4, Declamation 1-2, Oratory 3, Speech Festival 3, Class President 2, Associate Editor of Cardinal 4, Honor Roll 1-2-4. CLINTON HESS— “Clint” “The way to a man ' s heart is through his stomach.” Band 2-3-4, Glee Club and Chorus 3-4, Hi-Y 4, Eagle Scout 4, “Two Crooks and a Lady” 1, District Declamation Contest 2, Masonic oratorical contest 4, State winner in Fidac essay 3, Cardinal typist 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, “The House Across the Way” 4, District Contest, Chorus, 4. LILLIAN HILLIUS— “Lil” “Never turn back.” Basketball 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, G. A. A. 4, “Talk is Cheap” 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Choric Reading 4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Pep Squad 4. GENE HUBER— “Genie” “The higher we rise, the broader our view.” Basketball 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girl Reserves 2- 3-4, President Girl Reserves 3, Class President 3, G.A.A. 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, “Station YYYY” 2, Pep Squad 3-4, Cardinal Staff Editor 4, “Talk is Cheap” 4, Masonic Oratorical contest 4, Salutatorian. RICHARD IRION— “Dick” “That’s the way we do it out in California.” “In the Money” 3, Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2-3-4, Track 3. PHYLLIS JUDD— “Phil” “Patience is the key to success.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Basketball 2, Band 2-3-4, Declamation 2, Band Festival 2-3-4. ANNA KLEIN— “Ann” “To make friends, be one.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Choric reading 4, Basketball 2 . PAGE 3 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 JUNIOR CLASS Top Row— Edward Gorman, Jap St. John, Alvin Christianson, Karl Sand, Ralph Merkel, Russell O’Brien. Middle Row — Irma Irion, Charles Hatcher, Donald Hagen, Vernon MacDonald, Esther Lematta, Esther Irion, Minnie C. Onsrud, H. S. Principal. Bottom Row — Ellen Hill, Helen Kast, Velma Harm, Marjorie Meachem, Janet Brouillard, Gene Wolfe, Ruth Gebhardt, Alice Hall. Senior Sketches ALVIN KLIPFEL— ' “Klipy” “Only a wizard can afford to waste time.” Football 4. Basketball 1, Track 1-3, Boxing 3-4. ELLA KUCH — “Cooky” “Proceed not recede.” G. A. A. president 4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Speech Tourney 2, Basketball 2-3-4, Declamation 2-4, “In the Money” 3, “A Few Words” 4. ERNEST LEES— “Ernie” “Quiet fellow, keeps his head, and yet he’s far from being dead.” Band 1-2-3, Hi-Y 3-4, Secretary Hi-Y 4, Ma- sonic Oratorical 4, Scout 1-2-3-4, “Jane Eyre” 4. EVERT MAUNU— “Monny” “I may do something startling yet.” Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Scout 1-2-3, Hi-Y 4. MALCOLM MCDONALD— “Mac” “An idea in the head is worth two in the book.” Hi-Y 3-4, Hi-Y Vice President 3, “Two Crooks and a Lady” 1, “Station YYYY” 2, District Masonic Oratorical 4, Class President 4, Basketball 4, Track 4, Eagle Scout 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Honor Roll 4. JAMES MEACHEN— “Dicken” “Shakespeare and Dickens, Them’s my contemporaries.” Football 1 -2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, “Intro- ducin’ Susan’ 4. “Two Crooks and a Lady” 1, Sec- retary Hi-Y 4, Scout 1-2-3-4, Life Scout 3. ARDYS MERRICK— “Ardy” “Learn to do by doing.” “In the Money” 3, Jr. Girls Declamation 3, Pep Squad 2-3, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, “Direful Doings” 4. “Jane Eyre” 4, Cheer Leader 4, G. A. A. 4. JAMES MILES— “Doc” “Love, labor, and laugh.” Football 1-2-3-4, Honor Athlete 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2, Band 1-2-3-4, “In the Money” 3, District Masonic Oratorical Contest 4, Scout 1-2-3-4, Eagle Scout, National Honor So- ciety 3, Hi-Y 2-3-4, President Hi-Y 4, National Jam- boree Scout 3, Conference foreward 2, Badminton Champion 4, State Safety Contest Winner 3, Secre- tarv-Treasurer of Class 3, Co-Valedictorian. FRANCIS MURRAY— “Murray” “Energy wins the way.” Track 1-3, Scout 1-2. GEORGE RADTKE— “Pudge” “No sinner and no saint perhaps, And yet the very best of chaps.” Football 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3- 4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Hi-Y vice President 4, District Con- test Chorus 4. REGINA RADTKE— “Pat” “United we stand.” Basketball 2-3-4, Choric Reading 4, “In the Money” 3, “Direful Doings” 4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Pep Squad 4. RENATA RADTKE— “Pete” “Divided we fall.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Basketball 2, “Direful Do- ings” 4, Glee Club 2, “Jane Eyre” 4, Choric Read- ing 4, Pep Squad 3-4. PAGE 4 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row — I. Davis, J. Biown, Lorraine Olson, D. Heine, H. Holmberg, O. Tveit, D. Murray, R. Bauer, I. Banse. Second Row— A. Fey, V. Beecher, L. Strand, L. Gibson, C. Boyle, P. Fleming, M. Hess, R. Gehring, R. Mallon. Third Row — O. K. Ehlers (advisor), M. Fitzgerald, L. Schmitt, D. Neer, G. Dun- can, D. Bolstad, J. Kusler, J. Heckman, E. Maunu. Bottom— B. Babcock, W. Vomholf, H. Walker, E. Stern, A. Tveit, C. Bassett, K. Tuchscher, D. Houghton, L. Heimke. Senior Sketches 2- 3, Student Athletic Manager 4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Hi-Y Sargeant-at-arms, 3, Chorus 2, Sports Editor 4. MILDRED ROWE — “Milly” Td rather dance than eat.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, “In the Money” 3, Girl Re- serves Secretary 4, Pep Squad 2-3-4. LAWRENCE SAND — “Trolley” “Don’t wait for a trolley, take a taxi.” Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3, Hi-Y 3- 4. CLIFFORD SCHMIERER— “Tony” “This is the way to cut the rug.” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Scout 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2- 3-4, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Hi-Y Vice President 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Class Secretary 4, Business Manager Micro- phone 4. ARTHUR SCHMITT— “Art” “Quiet and efficient.” Baseball 1-2-3, Basketball 1-2-3, Hi-Y 4, Class Secretary and Treasurer 2. HAROLD SMITH— “Bud” “A ready philosopher, early and late, If a line were crooked, he’d argue it straight.” Boxing 1-2, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4. Track 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Hi-Y President 4, Scout 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Associate Editor Microphone 4, Masonic Oratorical 3, Business Manager Red and Black 1-2, Scout 1-2-4. MARGARET SMITH— “Smithy” “Be not simply good, be good for something.” Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Glee Club 2, Pep Squad 3-4, “Talk is Cheap” 4, G. A. A. 4, Declamation Contest 2. VERDAMAE SMITH— “Mae” “Prudent, quiet, and ever right, Always smiling and always bright.” Girl Reserves 3-4-5, “Talk is Cheap” 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Editor-in-Chief Cardinal 4, Oratorical Con- test 4, Pep Squad 4. ESTHER STERN— “Blondie” “So quiet, pious, mild and meek, The model child for whom to seek, But gentle reader, mark you well. You cannot always sometimes tell.” Chorus 4, “In the Money” 3, Declamation 2, “Alice Blue Gown” 3, “Talk is Cheap” 4, “Jane Eyre” 4, Cardinal Staff 4, Basketball 2-3, Girl Re- serves 2-3-4, District Contest and Choral Festival 4. FRANCES WALKER— “Fannie” “Silence is golden; that’s why I’m so poor!” Glee Club and Chorus 2-3-4, Music Festival 2-3-4, Accompanist 4, Girl Reserves 2-3-4, Girl Reserves President 4, “Two Crooks and a Lady” 1, “Station YYYY” 2, “In the Money” 3, “Jane Eyre” 4, Choric Reading 3, Pep Squad 2-3-4, G. A. A. 4, Basketball 2-4, Cardinal Staff 4, Play Festival 4. HAROLD ROWE— “Doey” “Oh, why should life all labor be!” Football 1-2-3, Basketball 1-2-3, Baseball 1, Track PAGE 5 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 ZHigh School J and The Ellendale High School Band, now under the able direction of Mr. Sheppard, has made great prog- ress since its first organization fourteen years ago. Last fall it was decided that the band needed uniforms. However, this called for money; so a carnival was planned. This OOMPAH, as it was called, was held on February 13, and was a great success. The big event of the year was the annual con- cert held March 31, and it was here that the new uniforms were initiated. The uniforms consist of capes and caps which are cardinal and black, the school colors. With these are worn white slacks, white shirts, and black ties. The program for the concert was composed of the following numbers: America arr. Panella Prestissimo K. L. King Hall of Fame Olivadoti Mighty Lak’ a Rose Nevin (Trumpet Solo — Neil Smith) The Plains of Peace D’Auvergne Barnard (Trombone Solo — John Blumer) Drummers’ Delight Edwards Pride O’ the Land Goldman Moonlight on the Nile K. L. King Queen City Weidt Pomposo A1 Hayes (Sousaphone Solo — Lowell Hamar) Bag o’ Bones — Trombone Novelty Clayton Mills Iron Count K. L. King Washington Post Sousa Star Spangled Banner arr. Panella Besides playing at a number of basketball games the band also appeared at the Dickey County Play Festival and the Senior play, “Jane Eyre.” DICKEY-LAMOURE BAND FESTIVAL An annual event that is stimulating to band ac- tivity is the four-school band festival, which was held in Ellendale this year. Represented in the festival are the school bands of Edgeley, LaMoure, Oakes and Ellendale. As in the past three years Mr. J. A. Holvik, director of the famous Concordia Col- lege band, was the guest conductor. Members of the senior band are as follows : Trumpets: Neil Smith, Clinton Hess, Monty Brouillard, Jacques Roland, Donald Juberg, Orrin Morrow, Llwellyn Lynde. Clarinets: Jay St. John, Phyllis Judd, Ilene Ful- ler, Robert Colemen, Bobby Dillingham, Keith Seh- nert, Victor Strand. Alto: Eunice DuRand, Kenneth Isaak. Drums: Rolia DuRand, James Miles. Baritone: Phyllis Fleming. Basses: Lowell Hamar, Ivan Benderwald. Trombone: John Blumer, Russell Heine. The junior band has also made much progress. Some of them will “graduate” into the senior band next year to take the place of seniors who are leav- ing. Trumpets: Eva King, Vivian Huber, Kirk Ehlers. Clarinets: Billy Randall, Barton Slemmons. Alto: Amaryllis Ehlers. Baritone: Marylin Pfeifer, Willis Fleming. Bass : Ernest King. Trombone: Boyd Blumer. Drums: Phyllis Fleming, Malcolm Goddard,, Monty Brouillard. PAGE 6 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 HI-Y CLUB Top Row — Tveit, Maunu, DuRand, Heine, Bowman, Hatcher, Clinton Hess, Smith. Second Row — Schmierer, Lees, Fleming, Rowe, McDonald, Collett, Lawrence Sand, Hamar. Third Row — Gorman, St. John, Merkel, Miles, Strand, Houghton, Radtke, E. C. Ingvalson (adviser). Bottom Row — Meachen, Schmitt, Merrill Hess, Karl Sand, Bollinger, MacDonald. Members Absent — Carpenter, Boyle and Christianson. Sllendale Mi- y Club The Hi-Y Club of Ellendale High School has been in existence for ten years. During these years the club has been built up through the good leadership of Superintendent Ingvalson and the cooperation of the members. The Hi-Y Club is in affiliation with the Young Men’s Christian Association. It is a club for boys of high school age. The Hi-Y Club has a constitu- tion governing all its phases. It has a purpose — “to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian charac- ter.” The Hi-Y has for its platform — clean speech, clean scholarship, clean athletics, clean living, con- tagious Christian character. Our club uses as its own “A Boy’s Prayer” by Wm. DeWitt Hyde — “Give me clean hands, clean words, and clean thoughts. Save me from habits that harm; teach me to work as hard and play as fair in thv sight as if the whole world saw; forgive me when I am unkind and help me to forgive these who are unkind to me. Keep me ready to help others at some cost to myself ; send me chances to do some good every day and so grow more like Christ.” At the first meeting of the new school year, held on September 23, 1938, the members voted to con- tinue the club and new officers were elected: Harold Smith, president; Clifford Schmierer, vice president; James Meachen, secretary -treasurer ; and Harold Rowe, sergeant-at-arms. At the meeting held September 30, 1938, candi- dates Arthur Schmitt, Ralph Merkel, Charles Hatcher, Karl Sand, Douglas Houghton, Merrill Hess, and Evert Maunu were voted in as new members. Throughout the first semester the discussions were taken up by leaders and enlarged upon by the mem- bers. A meeting was planned to be held with the Aberdeen Hi-Y Club. Shortly before the semester closed another election was held with Lloyd Strand, Clinton Hess, Oliver Tveit and Charles Boyle being voted in. In January, 1939, the new officers were elected — President, James Miles; vice president, George Radtke; secretary-treasurer, Ernest Lees; and ser- geant-at-arms, Vernon MacDonald. In this semester, a ping-pong tourney was played with Rolla DuRand coming out as champion on March 8, the final games being played at a party held after an induction ceremony. On March 13 a meeting was held with Aberdeen’s club in their Y. M. C. A. building. The meeting started with a swim in the Y pool, after which came supper and a meeting with talks and discussion. In a local meeting on March 2, 1939, plans were discussed for attending the international conference at Winnepeg, Manitoba, on April 7. Because of the cost of transportation, no members attended this meeting. However, this brings to mind the interna- tional convention held at Fargo last year which sev- eral of our members attended. All in all, I believe the Ellendale Hi-Y Club has had a very successful year. We have had good, cheerful times as well as serious, thoughtful mo- ments. We are happy to have our picture in this year’s Microphone, and are thankful to the Senior class for giving us this opportunity. PAGE 7 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL TEAM - 1938 FOOTBALL Coach Ehlers called football practice early in the season and some forty odd men, including 1 Meachen, Sehmierer, Miles, Carpenter, Hamar, and Bowman, six letteimen reported. The squad, com- prised mostly of seniors, boasted plenty of speed and weight. The average weight of the backfield was 160 pounds, and the line was somewhat lighter, 159 pounds. Out of this material. Coach Ehlers moulded a winner, the co-champions of the Southeastern Conference. The fact that the Cardinals scored 92 points to its opponents 7 proved that the team was exceptional on defense and likewise was strong of- fensively. The Cards turned the tables on the favor- ite Oakes Tornadoes by a score of 12 to 7 and re- versed the Oakes saying, “Beat Ellendale! It ' s a habit ’ Edgerly 0 Aberdeen “Seconds” ......0 Oakes 7 La Mo ure 0 Milnor 0 Lisbon ...0 Ellendale .....24 Ellendale.. 19 Ellendale 12 Ellendale. 13 Ellendale 7 Ellendale 12 Ellendale tied with Enderlin in the conference race. This entitles E. H. S. to the honor of co- champs, and to the conference trophy for half time and it now resides in our trophy case. The Cardinals received excellent support through- out the season from the citizens of Ellendale. The team was backed constantly by such ardent fans as Don Crabtree, Ed Hamar, and Doc Miles, who with the support of the whole Community Club and busi- ness men raised money by means of donation to buy each letterman and the student manager gold foot- balls. Several films in action were taken by Doc Lvnde and after they were shown were greatly appreci- ated by the boys. The boys enjoyed two banquets, one given by the mothers, and the other by the Community Club. Football letters were awarded after the banquet given by the mothers. Lettermen were: Lowell Hamar, Jimmy Miles, Jimmy Meachen, Clifford Schmierier, Lawrence Sands, George Radtke, Leslie Bowman, Harold Collett, Harold Bergman, Evert Maunu, Karl Sands, Jay St. John, Edward Gorman, Donald Hagen, Vernon MacDonald, and Student Manager, Harold Ro we. Jimmy Miles was elected Honor Athlete for 1938, and was presented with a special trophy provided by Coach Ehlers and E. C. lngvalson. Lowell Hamar was elected Honorary Captain of the 1938 team. BASKETBALL Four lettermen, Jimmy Carpenter, Jimmy Miles, Clifford Sehmierer, and Jay St. John, and several other boys reported to the call for basketball. A fairly good team was expected but the schedule of games showed a very mediocre team. Hecla 29 Ellendale 14 Jamestown 53 Ellendale 17 Oakes 18 Ellendale 22 LaMoure 22 Ellendale.. 11 Lisbon 21 Ellendale. 19 Aberdeen “Juniors” . .....20 Ellendale .31 LaMoure 17 Ellendale 19 Enderlin 61 Ellendale 39 Oakes 30 Ellendale.. 35 LaMoure 18 Ellendale 28 Lisbon 28 Ellendale.. 20 Edgeley 18 Ellendale 28 Oakes 29 Ellendale 17 Aberdeen “Juniors”. .....16 Ellendale .28 St. Johns 32 Ellendale 21 The men to receive letters in basketball were: Jimmy Carpenter, Jimmy Miles, Clifford Sehmierer, Lowell Hamar, Harold Smith, George Radtke, and Jay St. John. PAGE 8 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 TRACK Because the season has not advanced far, as yet, it is impossible to prophesy any winners. Only two lettermen , Jimmy Meachen and Jimmy Miles, are returning. The track meets that the Ellendale track team may participate in are as follows: Aberdeen Relays- — April 28. N. I. Track and Field Meet — May 6. Conference Meet and Junior Relays at Ellen- dale — May 11. Valley City Kiwanis Meet — May 13. Jamestown District Meet — May 20. Grand Forks, State MeeL — May 27. OUR SENIOR ATHLETES Jimmy Miles — In basketball Jimmy is one of the most elusive centers in the conference. He dribbles with speed and finds openings of which he quickly takes advantage. He is an expert on going up after rebounds and plays a very good floor game. In football Jimmy ' s superior ability as an open field runner coupled with his likeable football per- sonality earned for him the choice of “Honor Ath- lete, for the 1938 season. He is equally good at sending or receiving passes and his kicking game is good. In track he is a star performer. The hurdles anti the high jump are his main events. Jimmy Carpenter — In basketball he has the drive that makes him a hard man to guard. He has a good pass that makes for excellent team work. On account of his aggressiveness he is always a threat on a fast break. In football he is a man who can fight and does a nice job of it. His blocking and tackling have been outstanding. He hits the line hard and is never stopped until he is down. He is a constant worry to the opposing man. Jimmy Meachen — In football he has been the dependable blocking back for three years and has received three letters. You never heard of him carrying the ball much, but he is much more valu- able elsewhere. When he pulls out to lead the inter- ference, there is a clear path all the way. His other specialty is in track. He has won two letters, so far, by gathering points in the broad jump and dashes. Clifford Schmierer — Clifford had to live up to the reputation established by his brothers and that is just what he has done. He has proved a valuable aid in covering end runs and punts on the gridiron, and if there is a high scoring opponent on the court, Cliff is the man that usually holds him down. Cliff has played end in football for three years. In track he runs the 440-yard dash and the half-mile and is expected to go places this year. Lowell Hamar — Lowell has received three letter ' s in football at the tackle position. He did not take part in basketball actively until his junior year. His services have meant a great deal to the football team, and he was elected Honorary Captain in his senior year. The tackle position requires a rugged man that will fight all the way to victory. Every championship team needs a good pair of tackles to lead the way and Lowell has filled the role in the advance of the Cards. Lawrence Sands — Lawrence has played football all through his high school career, but failed to get his well-earned letter until his last year. The last year he has done excellent work as a regular at the tackle post. As was mentioned before, every championship team needs a pair of rugged tackles. Trolley teamed with Lowed to form the two bul- warks of the line. Leslie Bowman — Leslie is a three-year letterman in football, shitting from ' guard to center, wherever he was needed. He is a basketball enthusiast and has done good work in track. A center on a football team can make the backs look very bad or very classy. This is Les’ motto: “Not too high, not too low, Not too fast, not too slow. Evert Maunu — Evert has earned his first letter in football after working three years very faith- fully to better himself. He has done great work in track and we have great expectations for him this year. It is very true that a team is no better than its reserves. Evert has played an important role of strengthening his position and the team every mo- ment he was in the line-up, which was often. George Radtke — George, hailing from out south of town, played regular at guard in football during his senior year and also earned his initial letter in basketball. He has led the interference from his position of running guard and has literally mowed them down. Harold Collett — Harold earned his first ietter in football this year by playing a consistent game at guard position. He has also done much to take care of the weights in track. Harold plays tirelessly and dependably, and his teammates find him very easy to play with. It takes eleven men to make a team, and Harold has bravely held up his share of the work. Harold Bergman — Although Harold was not a regular in football or basketball, he deserves honor- able mention, for it is fellows like Harold who really build up the team. He has that certain quality that makes him stick to the job. A quitter never wins; a winner never quits. Harold Smith — Harold, after a year’s experience at Drayton, North Dakota, has done valiant duty at guard and forward this year in basketball. Because of a knee injury obtained in six-man football at Drayton, Harold was unable to take part very active- ly in local play until the latter part of the season. Rolla DuRand — Although Rolla has not taken part in athletics, he was an excellent Student Man- ager, for which he got a letter. Pete was also elected cheer leader. Harold Rowe — Harold was all for football, play- ing end in his sophomore and junior year. This year, however, he was ineligible because of too many biithdays, but served in the capacity of Stu- dent Manager and received a letter and gold football for his services. The senior boys wish to express their gratitude to the man who rightfully deserves more praise than we can ever expect to give him, Mr. 0. K. Ehlers, our coach. Because of his intelligence and sports- manship on the field, we have prospered, and we plan to carry his teachings out into life. To the boys who will carry the Cardinal banner in years to come, we extend our sincere wish of constant success. PAGE 9 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 DRAMATICS and SPEECH For those who have an interest in and talent for speech and dramatic activities E. H. S. provides many opportunities. As in past years there have been a number of speech and dramatic programs of various types as well as the annual junior and senior plays. SENIOR GIRLS’ SPEECH PROGRAM This program was held on Monday, November 1, and included the following numbers: Declamation — “Greeneyed Billy” (Francis Boyd) Ella Kuck. One-act play — “Direful Doin’s” (Reynolds RyanL The cast included James Meachen, Ardys Merrick, Regina and Renata Radtke. Verse reading — “Seem’ Things” (Field), “Robin- son Crusoe’s Story” (Carryl), “Little Orphan Annie” (Riley), “Little Boy Blue” (Field) Isabel Barta. Piano solo — from “Uncle Remus” (McDowell) Patricia Goddard. Novelty play — “A Few Words” (Marshall White- head). The cast included Ella Kuch and Frances Walker. Choric Reading — Regina and Renata Radtke, Edna Flagel, Frances Walker, Isabel Barta, Anna Klein, Gene Huber, Esther Stern, Lillian Dobler, Lillian Hillius. Vocal solo — “Three for Jack,” Jay St. John. Dialect readings — “Larry O’Dee” (Wm. Fink), “When Malindy Sings” (Dunbar), “Mia Carlotta” (I. A. Daly), “Cuddle Doon” (A. Anderson) Lillian Dobler. One-act Play — “Talk is Cheap” (Jean Chatham). Cast: Gene Huber, Esther Stern, Doris Gentz, Ida Bollinger, Edna Flagel, Verdamae Smith, Margaret Smith, Lillian Hillius. DICKEY-LAMOURE SPEECH FESTIVAL This annual event was held in the LaMoure Com- munity Building, March 23, 1939. Ellendale was rep- resented by Justine Heckman, who gave “Dora” by Tennyson, and Marjorie Meachen, who gave the following verse readings: “The Conquered Banner” (Abram J. Ryan), “Annabel Lee” (Edgar A. Poe), “Elf Song” (Samuel Minturn Meek), “Sweet and Low” (Tennyson), “Sea Fever” (John Masefield). JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “Introducin’ Susan” The junior class play, “Introducin’ Susan.” proved to be one of the most successful comedies ever staged at Ellendale High School. The action revolves about the efforts of a young college professor, Dick Heatherby, to provide a wife for himself when his real wife, Susan, walks out on him on their first wedding anniversary, and to keep his wealthy Aunt Cordelia, who hates divorces, from discovering his trickery. His deceit backfires and he finds himself with three wives, the three be- ing his cook, Violet, a friend, Diana Mayfield, and Buddy Chalmers, football hero. The truth ccmes out when Susan returns unex- pectedly, and Aunt Cordelia just as unexpectedly comes across with the extra allowance Dick had expected to get. The cast included: Dick Heatherby, a young college professor Jay St. John Susan, his wife Gene Wolfe Buddy Chalmers, a football hero. Donald Hagen Cabs Boswell, Buddy’s girl friend . Jane!; Brouillard Hillington Ross, an old admirer of Susan’s.. Alvin Christianson Diana Mayfield, an old sweetheart of Dick’s .Irma Irion Violet, the cook Esther Irion Cyclone, Violet’s “little” brother James Meachen Aunt Cordelia Quackenbush, Dick’s wealthy aunt Rose Radtke Jim Donovan, Susan’s quick-tempered father Vernon MacDonald Mike, a hospital attendant Karl Sands Ike, another one... ..Charles Hatcher The play was under the direction of Miss Gladys Mickelson, and proved to be the finest of entertain- ment. PIN A PIN ON ME The sophomores provided an amusing interlude at this year’s Oompah with Pin a Pin on Me. The play was a mix-up from start to finish. The cause? Why it was only a simple little diamond brooch which Emery Stewart bought from a stranger. It was a beautiful pin, but it certainly caused a peck of trouble. It seems it was a stolen one, and it was being tracked down by a human bloodhound ap- propriately named Watson. Everything turns out fine for all concerned, however, and Louise happily received the pin as a first anniversary gift. The sophomores taking part were: Louise Stewart, married a year Dorothy Neer Emery Stewart, her husband Howard Dinsmore Mary, her maid Doris Bolstad Tobias Jones, Emery’s uncle Douglas Houghton Martha Jones, Tobias’ second wife....Grayce Duncan Charles Watson, an unwelcome caller. Merrill Hess Robert Sampson, a detective... .. Irving Rassler SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Jane Eyre” The senior class of ’39, perhaps a little braver than former classes, ventured into the field of drama this year with the production of “Jane Eyre.” Jane Eyre comes happily to Thornfield Hall as governess for Edward Rochester’s adopted child. Adele. In a short time she senses some mystery about the beautiful old house, but she is unable to dis- cover the cause. Rochester gives a party for a number of his friends, among whom is Lady Blanche Ingram, who plans to marry the wealthy Rochester. An old gypsy. Zita, who has been coached in her role, reveals to Blanche that Rochester has lost his fortune, thereby changing Blanche’s mind. As Rochester asks Jane to marry him, a madwoman rushes in and reveals the long-hidden secret of the West Wing. Jane, shocked and astonished, leaves Thornfield Hall. A year later she returns, drawn by some power she cannot expl ain. She finds Rochester an in- valid from an accident. They are reconciled, and Jane remains to become mistress of Thornfield Hall. The all-star cast includes: Jane Eyre, a governess ..Lilian Dobler Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield Hall Lowell Hamar Mrs. Fairfax, housekeeper for Rochester Lillian Hillius Adele Varens, Rochester’s adopted child ..Amarayllis Ehlers Nora, an Irish servant-girl Verdamae Smith Grace Pool, a servant . Dorys Gentz 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Explanation of Snapshot Page 1. Student Manager. 2. Basketball team. 3. He missed the Senior picture because of small-pox. 4. Miss Buck. 5. “Introducin’ Susan.” 6. Prof. E. C. Ingvalson. 7. Nice a shoot “Doc.” 8. Cheer Leaders. 9. Oompah Queen. 10. A haven of learning. 11. Co-champs. Bessie Leaven, James one-time nursemaid - Gene Huber Dowager Lady Ingram Renata Radtke Lady Blanche, her daughter Esther Stern Lady Mary, Blanche’s sister ..Ardys Merrick Sir Wilfred Lynn, in love with Blanche Clifford Schmierer Zita, an old gypsy Frances Walker Richard Mason Harold Smith Dr. Carter .Malcolm McDonald Rev. John Rivers ...Ernest Lees Bertha Grayce Duncan The play was capably directed by Miss Minnie C. Onsrud. 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 ONE-ACT PLAY TOURNEY Ihe annual one-act play tourney was held April 14 at Edgeley. The schools taking part were Ellen- dale, Oakes, Edgeley, and LaMoure. This tourney, an annual event, consists of the presentation of a one- act play by each of the schools participating and a criticism of the play given by a guest critic. Miss Onsrud selected as the Ellendale entry “The House Across the Way.” The people taking part in the play were Frances Walker as Kitty, Harold Col- lett as Jim, and Clinton Hess as the policeman. Mrs. T. W. Jackson, Jamestown College, acted as critic judge. MASONIC ORATORICAL CONTEST The oratorical contest sponsored by the North Dakota Masonic Lodge was given active support by the high school this year. The topic of the orations was “A Great Influence for American Democracy.” In the local contest held at Ellendale the following participated: Malcolm McDonald, James Miles, Ver- damae Smith, Clinton Hess, Gene Huber and Ernest Lees. Malcolm and James were selected to represent Ellendale in the district contest held at Oakes, March 27, and the latter was selected to represent the district in the regional contest to be held at Jamestown, April 24. Lilian Dobler placed third verse reading in the declamation division of the District Contests held in Ellendale this year. CHORAL MUSIC Music activity for 1938-39 was carried forward in both senior and junior high school with in- creased appreciation of this happiest of all fine arts. Our very capable director Miss Martha Buck, who has charge of the chorus work, was new in Ellen- dale High this year. With the aid of Miss Edna Bruns and Miss Frances Walker as accompanists, Miss Buck and her singers have given some very excellent programs. The boys’ and girls’ glee clubs were organized in the fall. The mixed chorus was organized at the beginning of the second semester. The 11:15 period has been devoted to the choruses. At the beginning of the second semester more emphasis was placed upon the mixed chorus which was formed by putting the two glee clubs together and adding a few voices. The membership of this chorus has been as follows: Girls’ Chorus — Blanche Babcock, Virginia Beecher, Doris Bolstand, Janet Brouillard, Lillian Dobler, Gravce Duncan, Ger- trude Fey, Phyllis Fleming, Vivian Fleming, Eileen Fuller, Lorraine Gibson, Patricia Goddard, Helen Holmberg, Justine Heckman, Lillian Hillius, Gene Huber, Erma Irion, Esther Irion, Eva King, Jeanne Kusler, Esther Lematta, Inga Martin, Marjorie Meachen, Lois Merrick, Edythe Maunu, Dorothy Neer, Lily Schmitt, Ruby Sprouse, Esther Stern, Lorraine Stalcup, Francis Walker, Helen Walker, and Gene Wolfe. Boys’ Chorus — Harold Beigman, Boyd Blumer, Leslie Bowman, Howard Dinsmore, Rolla DuRand, Russell Fleming, Donald Hagen, Lowell Hamar, Mil- ton Haims, Clinton Hess, Merrill Hess. Richard Irion, George Radtke, Rueben Roehl, Clifford Schmierer, and Jay St. John. The boys’ glee club gave a very attractive min- strel show at our Oompah Carnival this year. The boys and girls have given several programs throughout the year. One of the best of these was the Christmas Concert given December 15, 1938. The following numbers were sung: 0 Come All Ye Faithful 13th Century Melody Silent Night Franz Gruber Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming Praetorius Cantoque de Noel Adam Mixed Chorus All Through the Night Old Welsh All Who Sing, Round on the Major Scale Into the Town of Bethlehem Kountz Girls’ Glee Club My Bonnie Lass She Smileth Bottomly Brother James’ Air Arr. Gorden Jacob Annie Laurie Arr. Arthur E. Johnstone Mixed Chorus In the district contest held this year at Ellendale. Leona Heimke received second place in piano solo; Jay St. John, baritone, received second place; and the mixed chorus received a superior rating. SOUTHEASTERN CHORAL FESTIVAL The seventh annual choral festival, again di- rected by Mr. Hywell C. Roland, was held this year at Oakes on May 19, 1939. Choruses from Edge- ley, Oakes, LaMoure and Ellenda le participated. The program was as follows: The Glory of God in Nature Beethoven Brother James’ Air. Arr. Gorden Jacob As Torrents in Summer Elgar A Mighty Fortress Arr. Noble Cain, Luther Mixed Chorus Children of the Moon Warren Elegy Massenet Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Jessel Girls’ Chorus Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Arr. Gibb Water Boy Arr. Pitcher Blow the Man Down Arr. Annan Boys’ Chorus Pilgrim Chorus Wagner If My Songs Had Wings Reynoldo Hohm Annie Laurie Arr. Arthur E. Johnstone Caimena Waltz Song H. Lane Wilson Now the Day is Over Barnby Mixed Chorus Mr. Hywell C. Rowland, guest conductor for the seventh consecutive year, offered as is his custom, several well chosen baritone solos. The combined glee clubs sang over KABR at Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon, April 30. The follow- ing numbers were sung : All Who Sing Children of the Moon Warren Elegy Massenet Parade of the Wooden Soldiers ....Jessel Girls’ Glee Club Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Arr. Gibb Water Boy... Arr. Pitcher Blow the Man Down An non Boys’ Glee Club My Bonnie Lass She Smileth Bottomby If My Songs Had Wings Hohm Annie Laurie Arr. Arthur E. Johnstone As Torrents in Summer... — Elgar Mixed Chorus 1939 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017