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

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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

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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

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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