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

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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

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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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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