Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Mr. M. L. Knapp, Superintendent of Mining, has a busy job keeping the many mining camps in running order. He covers an untold number of miles, visiting the various camps each day. He, too, has his office at the fort. The Forty-niners are aware of the fact that Mr. Knapp has made the long journey many times before and has himself panned for and found gold; therefore, he is very capable of teaching them the art of panning and of thus finding the gold within themselves. Mr. M. L. Knapp Miss Lois Johnson, secretary to the Superintendent of Mining, fulfilled many varied duties. Aside from her secretarial work, she checked attendance data and supervised the distribution of mining supplies. In March Miss Johnson resigned, and Miss Ann Ludwig took her place. 9 Miss Lois Johnson

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Mrs. Ruth Rydzy Mr. Stanley Lauer BOAED OP EDUCATION The Directors of the Mining Operation meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to decide future policies for the many mining districts. They must make all of the decisions as to the staking of new claims. Their offices are in the fort, and from there they send out the momentous decisions which affect every Forty-niner. Mr. W. C. Smith is president of the Mining Directors; Mrs. Ruth Rydzy, treasurer; and Mr. Stanley Lauer, secretary. It is the job of Miss Alma Schilf, financial secretary, to handle all of the financial details of the Mining Operation. She is responsible for mining employees' payrolls, insurance on the wagons, and pensions for the old-timers. Miss Jeanette Schlunz is the assistant secretary, who helps maintain the records of the fort. 8 Miss Alma Schilf Miss Jeanette Schlunz

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Dr. Nelle C. Reed Nurse Ruth Kemena At the General Store on the second floor of the senof high the prospectors buy their supplies, have their health checked, and receive their maps before setting out for California, gold, and graduation. The earliest gold seekers to check in with Doc” Nelle C. Reed are the Pigskin prospectors. These rough and tough prospectors must be checked from head to toe before they start out on the rugged trip. Strong hearts are essential for California athletes — especially those who will become the heroes of the season. Nurse Ruth Kemena takes the pulses of the football miners, some of whom will be stopped by the Indians, wild animals, and others they will encounter on their western trek. Scout Bess Day spends much of her time plotting the courses our prospectors will follow. Hers is the difficult task of guidance. Deserts of failure and mountains of despair must be avoided. Not all of the pioneers trekking westward can share in the glory of mining; it is the job of Miss Day to help those who are undecided make their plans for the days ahead. In every group there are joy seekers and adventurers. Dead-eye Warren Tones is always on the look-out for joy riding prospectors who stray from the trail. Mr. Jones also registers those who are willing to work, and to these ambitious one he gives mining permits. Though these General Store advisers also go out to the young prospectors in the grades, the elder prospectors know that they can count on these advisers when need arises. 10 Miss Bess Day Mr. Warren Tones