Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1918 volume:

DEDICATION I o the Hoys who have gone from oar High School to serve oar Flag, we lovingly dedicate this Hook W ii.Li am Keeling Harry Pence Ira Truesdai.k Ernest Frkhsr Dearle Baker Alvin Fa blow Otis Elam Miss Lf.yda Mr. Groves Superintendent Miss Kauffman Mr. Htyck Principal Miss Fitj.fr THE STAFF r i! c Six I'ayc Seven Joe Nutter Born for success, he seemed with grace to win, with heart to hold, with shining gifts that took all eyes” Captain Second Football Team, M6 Track, 16. 17. ’IS President, ’17. 'IS First Football Team. 1S Helen Bassett (“Puddin”) “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, An excellent thing in a woman Glee Club. 16. ’17. 1S Junior Editor. ’17 Editor-In-Chief O. B.. ’ 1S Second B. B. Team. 17 Athletic Association, ‘17. ’18 Gubernare Society. ’17 Treasurer. MS Harry Pence ( Ted”) There Is a world of kindliness about an all-round good fellow Ath. Board of Control. M7 Gubernare Society Second Football Team. M7 Athletic Association, M7. MS I . S. Army. MS Margaret Miller ( Peggy”) How pretty her blushes were and how she blushed again” Class Editor. Mf . MS Gubernare Society Athletic Association. M 7. MS Second B. B. Team. M5, M6 First B. B. Team. M7. MS Glee Club. M5. M6. MS Secretary Senior Class. MS Senior Play Puye Eiuhl Lloyd Ankeny (“Ank”) Wise from Hip lop of his head up Glee Club. 'Hi. 1S O. B. Bus. Manager, 'is Basketball, ’17. ’18 Athletic Association, 17. 'IS I'psilon Eta Society. '17 Corp. M. D. Lkta Bkaxi m ( Lete”) And once again, ye powder, and once more Literary Society Athletic Association. ’17. ’IS Melvin Ebxst ( Inks”) It would taken lifetime and more to tell all I know ’ Glee Club. ’16. IS Gubernarc Society Athletic Association. '17 Corp. M. 1). Bertha Bii� i� ks Says little, knows much I'psilon Eta, ’17 Athletic Association. ’17. 'IS Haye Nine Ernest Frkiisk (“Dutchman”) “To err is human, to ilunk divine” First Football Team, ’15, ’16. '17. 'IS First B. B. Team. '16. ’17. 'IS Athletic Association. '17. ’IS Literary Society U. S. Army. 'IS Laura Cade ( Laurie”) Well. now. I don’t believe I know” First B. B. Team. '17. 'IS Glee Club. '17. 1S Literary Society, '17 Athletic Association. 17. 'is William Gates ( Bill”) My tongue within I reign, for who talks must talk in vain Football team. ’17, ’IS Gubernare Society. ’17 Athletic Association. ’17. ’IS Delia Ernst ( Betty ) Goodness is beauty in its best estate” Ups|Ion Eta Society Glee Club. ’IS Athletic Association. 17 Page Ten John Hov.t (“Jack”) “Me! Oh. I think I’ll invent perpetual motion Orchestra. ’16 Athletic Association. 'IT, ’18 Orange and Black Start Second B. B. Team Athletic Board of Control rpsilon Eta Society. ’17 Senior Play Fkkx Fai.i.oon Nobody knows how good I am” Athletic Association, 17. ’18 Second B. B.. ’ i 17 First B. B.. ’IS Gubernare Society. ’17 Senior Play (Mass Editor. ’lf Board Control O. B.. ’16 Joke Editor. '17. 18 Associate Editor, ‘17, ’18 Debating Team, ’17 Secretary-Treasurer, '15 President. ‘16 Glee Club. ’15, '1G Ciiarlks Jamks And the night came on and still we lingered Gubernare Society. '17 Football. ’17 Glee Club. ’15 Athletic Association. '17, ’18 Gr.KNNA Griffin (“Glennie”) l nlike Xlobe, all smiles Athletic Association. ’17. ’is Epsilon Eta Society. ’17 First B. B. Team. ’IS Senior Play I'uyc Eleven William Kefi.tnc. (“Bill ) Whose small body lodged a mighty mind Athletic Association, 'is First Football Team, '18 1 . S. Army, is Gladys Hakkis ( Gassy ) Ireland must be heaven Athletic Association. 'IT. 'Is (Subernare Society Frank Kkamkk My only books are woman's looks.and folly’s all they’ve taught me Orchestra. ’!� ’• Athletic Association. '17. ’18 First Football Team, '17 Senior Play Gubernnre Society Fern Jonhs (“Mymogene ) I love you still. Sam—the stiller the better Glee Club, 15, 'IS Athletic Association. '16. 'IS Gubernnre Society Class Secretary, ’1'! Basketball. '16 Page Tic five Johanna Krikokr (“Jo”) Bashfulncss is an armn ment of youth” Athletic Association. 17 Literary Society l i,mont Pollard ( Polly”) Life is not so short hut that there is always time for courtesy” Athletic Association, ’17. ’is Gubernare Society Corp. M. D. Faye Lorens (“Pud”) There is nothing half so sweet in life as love’s young dream” First B. B. Team. ’17. ‘IS Guhernare Society Athletic Association. ’17. ’IS Glee Club. ’15. ‘IS Senior Play Ramona Mosiman A great, sweet silence Literary Society Fpsilon Fta Society. '17 Athletic Association. '17 I’atjr Thirteen Ira Truesdale ( Ikey ) ••I take things easy” Athletic Association. 17. ’is Second Football Team. ’17 Second B. B. Team. 17 First B. B. Team. 'IS Literary Society. ’17 I . S. Army. ’IS Dorothy Miner ( Dot”) • If she will, she will: If she won’t, she won’t.” Athletic Association. ’17 B. B. Team, 17 Upsilon Eta. ’17 .IknNinos Wyatt ( Mack ) I am stabbed with laughter First Football. ’17. ’IS Second Basketball. ’Ifi. ’17 First Basketball. ’17. ’IS Track Team, ’17. ’IS Gubernare Society. ’17 Wilma Nf.drow ••She Ilirts and Ilirts—and so forth Athletic Association, ’17 Gubernare Society Page Fourteen Cyi.knk Parrish ( Sy ) Sometimes ! sit and think sind sometimes I just sit” Athletic Association. ’IS Glee Club. 'IS Senior Play Serene Sextette Hki.kn Tanner You may look far before you find a more forgiving disposition Glee Club. ’15. ’16 Accompanist. ’17. 'IS Sextette. ‘18 Athletic Association, '17. ’In Second H. B. 'ream. ’HI First 15. 13. Team. '17 Senior Play Guhernare Society. i 7 Ath. Board of Control. '18 Irving Wiltsk Single, safe, but not satis-fled Athletic Association. ’17 Cpsilon Kta Society Grace Warner ( Darihit”) Let every girl be considered upon her own merits Athletic Association. ’17 Literary Society Page Fifteen Hanoi.i Wkixkrt ( Skinny”) A man f practical thought” Gubernare Society, ’17 Glee Club. ’16 Athletic Association. 'HI. '17 Hki.kx Whkrler ( Trix”) Quiet unlike most Kiris” Athletic Association. '17. 'In I’psilon Eta Society Ai.hkrt Wickham 'E'en though vanquished. he could argue still” Dora Wi lk A girl worth knowing” Athletic Association, ’17 Literary Society Page Sixteen Bkssik Waknkk (“Bess ) “Who chooseth mo shall gain what many men desire Upsilon Eta Society Athletic Association. ’17 Mary Krtkokb My tho'ts are my best companions I'psilon Eta Society Athletic- Association. '17 Til ELM A WlXDLK ( Fahnie”) Come, my man; let us he frivolous Glee Club. ’15. 16 Gubernare Society Athletic Association. ’17. ’is Senior Play Myrtle Will “There ain’t no rush; why hurry? Athletic Association. 17 Literary Society Page Seventeen Hf.nry Bassett (“Hank”) Miss Dowkli. Girls, don't look at mo; I'm Senior Class Adviser so bashful” Department of History First Football Team. 15, '16. '17 First It. It. Team. '17 Vice-President, 15 Treasurer, 'lfi. 17 Athletic Association, '17. 'IS Upsllon Eta Society Track, 16, '17 Pugv Eiyhirm SENIOR CLA The custom. I believe, of anyone writing a class history, is to begin by telling what a wonderful class they are and how much more wonderful than any other class; but why need we take up space by repeating this fact when everyone knows how far our illustrious class surpasses all others? If the coming classes might improve as much over our class as we have over former classes, they would certainly be extraordinary: but such a thing is impossible, so why think of it? Our history begins, of course, when we were Freshmen. Now we realize the name does sound green, but our verdancy was not perceptible to ourselves, nor in fact to anyone else, for we entered the new High School building with our superiors. Being in a new building, they were as new to classrooms as wfe. and made as many blunders. It did not take us long, however, to become accustomed to our new environment and no one knew us from members of the upper classes. During this first year a number of social functions were held, which were enjoyed immensely. Miss Heacock, our adviser, should be given credit for her enthusiasm and help which she gave us, not only in our social affairs but in our regular school work. One of the never-to-be-forgotten good times was a party given to the class by Fern Falloon and Helen Tanner at the home of the former. Our class had the honor of being represented on the football team by several boys. This was indeed a distinction, as Freshmen usually do not make the first team. We started our Sophomore year with a good record and with an ambition for a better one. Again our class was represented on the football team. Ernest Frehse, John Frehse, Leo Benschoter, John Miller and Earl Mahoney were all on the first team. In the first basketball team also our class made a splendid showing with Ernest Frehse, John Frehse. John Miller and Leo Benschoter. In track work the I'ayc Nineteen SS HISTORY class received honors through the good work of several members. Many social functions were held. Among the first was the reception which our class gave to the Freshmen as a welcome to high school. This was held in the gymnasium and was a big success. “Stunts” were provided for each and every Freshman and a great deal of merriment was caused from seeing these performances. The Freshmen were highly entertained, and even if they were made to feel a little conspicuous, it wasn’t so bad to be initiated, and they all voted the Sophomores splendid entertainers. Several sleigh rides were enjoyed during the winter. One especially to be remembered terminated at the home of Dearie Baker, where a hot lunch was prepared for us. Another party was the St. Patrick’s Day party held at the home of John Holt. Everyone came dressed appropriately for the day and had a grand time. It is often said that the eats” make a party, but we are willing to vouch for the fact that they do not. On that evening some of the school members seemed to be particularly hungry, so helped themselves to everything they could find, leaving only a few lag souvenirs and a bottle of olives. It did not dampen our enthusiasm the least, but simply increased it and we had a great deal of fun in trying to trace the food and the thieves. A box of wafers was found and that was the extent of our refreshments for the evening. Mr. Beaver was our adviser during that year and we are sure there was never a better one. Next came our Junior year, which was filled with work. During the first semester not many social affairs were held, as we were too busy providing the finances for our banquet. A number of candy sales were held and the class had charge of the picture show several times. Our class rings were ordered early in our Junior year and to our notion they are the best looking rings that have ever been purchased in high school. Not long after the beginning of the second semester the class started planning the Junior-Senior banquet. The banquet was held in the high school gymnasium Friday, May 11, 1917. The invitations and all decorations were in patriotic form, since red and white were the Junior colors and blue and white were the Senior colors. As if by the touch of a fairy wand the first floor hallway was converted into a delightful reception room, and here our guests were received and entertained. The banquet was served in the gymnasium, which was highly decorated. The ceiling was one large American flag made from red. white and blue paper. All of the walls were covered with streamers and flags, while at one side hung the flags of our allies in the present war. The excellent four-course dinner was cooked by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church and served by Freshmen and Sophomore girls. The banquet lasted until a late hour and everyone voted it a grand success. Outclass adviser, Miss Green, was very faithful and loyal during all our work and was always willing to lend a helping hand. I-ast but not least came our Senior year in dear old Falls City High school. This year we have far surpassed our record of former years and have shown ourselves to be the leading class in all activities. As in former years, we have furnished players for both football and basketball. Our Senior gridiron men were Ernest Frehse. captain; Joe Nutter, Henry Bassett. Frank Kramer. William Gatz. Charlie James, Bill” Keeling. Ira Truesdale and Jennings Wyatt. In basketball we were represented on the boys’ team by Ernest Frehse, Ira Truesdale and Lloyd Ankeny. and on the girls’ team by Kaye Loucks, captain. Fern Fal-loon, Glenna Griffin. Helen Tanner. Laura Cade and Margaret Miller. Our class bought a $100 Liberty Bond, which is to be our gift to the school. Our play. 'The Blossoming of Mary Anne,” will be given the first Friday in May. Another honor which has fallen to our class, and one we are most proud of. is the enlistment of seven of our members in the service of the United States. During our Junior year Otis I lam and Dearie Baker left our class and joined Company F. Fifth Nebraska Regiment, and were sent to Denting. New Mexico. During the second semester of our Senior year William Keeling. Harry Pence, Ernest Frehse. Ira Truesdale and Roscoe St umbo, a former classmate of ours, joined the Coast Artillery and were sent to Fort Logan. Colorado. Ernie and Bill have been transferred again to Fort Flagler. Washington. We were very sorry to lose the boys, but are very proud and glad that they were inspired with a patriotism which called for service in the great crisis of our country’s history. Our class officers for this year are Joe Nutter, president: Harry Pence, vice-president; Margaret Miller, secretary, and Helen Bassett, treasurer. Miss Dowell is our adviser and has been very loyal to us and is always willing to help any member of our class. This ends the history of our high school career, and we hope our bright and shining lights will continue to shine long after our departure. M. M.. ’IS. Pai t- Tu rn tv Page Twenty-one CLASS OF 191! Page Twenty-two JUNIOR The ('lass of 1911) finishes another successful veal of school life. Next year we shall answer to the name of “Signified Seniors'- and we shall have many regrets in leaving old F. ('. II. S. Our number has diminished since we entered high school, but we hope to leave an echo as a reminder of the Class of '19. One member of our class, Alvin Farlow, has joined the colors. Me has been in the Radio School at Mare Island. California, for some time, and from the reports we receive he is doing very good work. We are certainly proud that one of our classmates is doing his “bit in this way. The many others who cannot show their patriotism in this way are doing so in other lines of service. We have purchased a Liberty Bond, donated ten dollars to the V. M. C. A., and contributed to tin general fund of tin Junior Red ( ross Society. lo assist Mr. Hoover and Lucie Sam in the matter of conservation we have decided to have a Junior-Senior reception instead of the traditional bancjuet. Both Juniors and Seniors consider that conservation and thrift are patriotic duties and that nothing else would be permissible at this time. Taye Twenty three NOTES Our class officers whom we selected last fall were: Halcyon Whitford. president; Wallace Abbey, vice-president, and Hay Gantt, secretary-treasurer. Later Hay found it necessary to resign, and ilbur Story was duly elected to fill that office. Miss (iurnea is our sponsor and we thank her for her untiring efforts in assisting the class through their many trials and tribulations. We also wish to thank all of the officers for their loyalty and faithfulness to the (’lass of ’ll). The purchase of the Junior ('lass rings and pins was a subject of long and heated discussion. After due deliberation and careful concentration we de- ided upon the style. Some Seniors were heard to remark that they thought them much lovelier than their own. This is a much appreciated compliment from our formidable, condescending enemy — the Seniors. We Juniors, too, were very much pleased with them and though we are widely separated in after years, we shall always recognize any friend (?) who wears the emblem of the F. (’. II. S„ (’lass of 10. Ofttimes pins and rings are separated from their owners, but the owners can usually be found. We have enjoyed two wiener-roasts with th Seniors and a Christmas party in tin gym. whirl was apparently quite delightful from flu merriment created by the stockings of goodies ( (). Speaking of “eats. the Juniors sold popcorn and eaiid.v at the basketball games, from which they realized a neat sum. The candy displayed the accomplished culinary arts of the Junior girls, and the popcorn—oh. any bov can pop corn without burning it. can't In . Dewey ? We feel that we were well represented in athletics in the season of '17 and ’ltf, both in football and basketball. )n the football team were our illustrious stars, I)ewev Iloy. John Whetstine, Wallace Abbey and Tom Frelise. We realize that without the support of our boys we should have su fered many defeats which have otherwise been averted. Vc also gave strong support I tin basketball U'liin. John. Dowev and Tom played. It seems that the Senior girls quite outnumbered us this year on the girls' first team, but we hope to make a better showing next year. In the plays given for the lied Cross many Juniors participated, and no doubt in a few years we shall have a second Sarah Bernhardt who was once a member of the F. II. S. Class of 'lit. To the departing Seniors and faculty we extend greetings and sincere good wishes for a bright and happy future. Though there have been dissensions, the predominant feelings are ones of good-will and fellowship, and we bid them farewell with deep regrets that we shall no longer be permitted to associate as co-workers and friends in dear Falls City High School. ‘aye Twenty four Page Twenty-five CLASS OF 1920 Page Twenty-six SOPHOMORE NOTES On that never-to-be-forgotten Monday of September, 1916, the Class of 1920 began its career. Our mistakes were laughed at by the upperclassmen in the usual way, but never once did we lose our loving disposition and our keen sense of humor. The other classmen were soon convinced of our sterling worth and treated us accordingly. Our class officers for the year were Velda Farlow, president; Stacy Hoy, vice-president; Edgar Mathers, secretary; Pryce Birdsley, treasurer, and Mr. Smith, class adviser. This year the class came back with more “pep” than ever. We elected the following officers; Clyde Massey, president; Gladys I Ovelace, vice-president; Dora Winkler, secretary: Edgar Mathers, treasurer, and Mr. Smith, class adviser. Although our year hasn’t been filled with many social activities, we are full of “pep. If you should like information on the matter, just inquire from some members of the faculty. We began the year by giving an initiation party to the Freshmen. It was very much enjoyed by both class and the faculty (especially the latter). Just before Christmas the two English classes, who had been competing in a contest for the highest average, had a party at the home or Pryce Jones. Everyone declared that they had a most delightful time. Those Sophomores in the General Science classes evidently enjoyed themselves immensely at their tacky party, from the various and numerous remarks that were heard the next day. Wait till we are Seniors! We will show old F. C. H. S. the best class ever, for that matter we are at present, the finest kind of a class. We have been well represented in football and basketball this year. Elenor Kelly, Esther Jenkins and Daisy Barton are on the first basketball team and have been doing splendid work. We may indeed feel proud of them, since they comprise half of the team. Stacy Hoy is our only representative on both basketball and football teams. We have been patriotic, too, buying a Liberty Bond, pledging to the Junior Red Cross, buying Thrift Stamps, and refraining from candy and sweets. We are now finishing an eventful year and are looking forward to a still better one when we are Juniors. Having completed our Freshman year, we felt quite worldly-wise, but as we finish our Sophomore year we realize that there is yet much knowledge to be learned, a rich harvest to reap and two more interesting years just before us. We all seem to be enjoying our studies very much, but as warm . weather approaches the sunshine is almost too great a temptation (we realize how great a temptation it is when we know that several of our members are becoming quite noted for eighth periods). Wouldn’t it be queer if Bill Goetz did not have an eighth period every other night? What would happen if Thelma Griffin could not chew gum? How could the high school exist without the illustrious Sophomore Class? We hope that everyone will come back next year with renewed vigor, ready for work. We wish to join with the other classes in wishing the Seniors the best of success in their various new vocations and wre hope that dear old F. C. H. S. will always be a pleasant memory to them as it will be to us. D. S., ’20. Page Txcenty-acvcn raffv Ticnily-cif ht FRESHMAN NOTES It certainly requires a great deal of presumption to attempt to write a history which will do anythin}; like justice to so unique and unparalleled a collection of students as the Class of 1921. When in the fall of 1917 we. seventy-five strong, entered the Falls City High School as Freshmen, the entire school stood aghast. Never before had they seen a class of its excellence. From the beginning by the absence of the proverbial mistakes, the Freshmen convinced the upper classmen of their superiority. Occasionally a Freshman visited the wrong classroom, but speedily departed as he viewed the stem countenances of the members of other classes. Our verdancy was but temporary, our knowledge increased until now we are scholars unequaled in the intricate arts of Algebra, Latin and English. During the first week a class meeting was held. The officers elected were: Marie Scott, president; Carl Hoffman, vice-president: Lois Eells, secretary-treasurer; Dean Alexander and Mildred Lichty, representatives for the Athletic Board of Control. Miss Fuller was elected as our class sponsor. Her enthusiasm has infused a great deal of spirit into the class; we wish to take this opportunity of thanking her for the help which she has rendered during the year. We also wish to thank our class officers for the faithful work they have done and the ‘‘pep” they have created in our class. The program committee selected were: John Humbarger, Ruth Mettz. Grace Keim, and Robert Coatney. The Freshman programs that were given were not numerous, but were thoroughly enjoyed by the entire high school. These programs have shown quite well the real talent of the class. The Sophomores, being aware of our greatness, gave us a reception in the “gym.” Many of the members of our class and also the new members of the faculty displayed unusual brilliance in the initiatory “stunts” in which they performed. After we had been well initiated, excellent refreshments were served. In school activities we have taken an important position. The Freshmen's great zeal was apparent in all athletics, although none of the members made the first teams. The Freshmen have been well rep- Page Thirty resented in the Glee Clubs. Next year will see us as well represented, and we 'ill beat even our own record. Several of our members have moved away, and while we were sorry to see them go, we know that they will fulfill their duties by instituting an enthusiastic spirit in their new localities. We also were, glad to welcome our new members. The Freshmen have speedily contributed to the spirit of the school. They are in evidence at all athletic contests, and their contributions to the Junior Red Cross and the fifty-dollar Liberty Bond which they gave to the school is indeed noteworthy. We take this opportunity of thanking the faculty for the interest they have displayed in our class. We ask that we be pardoned for whatever trouble we may have caused them, and we assure them it was merely the exuberance of a healthful class loyalty. Perhaps they will graciously remem- Page Thirtv-one her when they were Freshmen in high school and were inclined to various and sundry misdemeanors. To the Seniors and departing members of the faculty, we extend our best wishes and hope that they may be successful in whatever phase of activity they take up. We are sure that since they depart from such an illustrious institution as the Falls City High School they will be successful. Thus has our first year in high school passed. As we look forward to the three remaining years of our course it is with the hope that it may lie as profitable as our first has been pleasant. We hope to attain this ideal and aspire by this advice of the poet— “Press on! surmount the rocky steep, Climb boldly o’er the torrent’s arch; He fails alone who feebly creeps, He wins who dares the hero’s march.” G. K.. ’21. THE FOOTBALL OF ’17 •Twas tin fall of the year of seventeen That Falls City had that football team That never in her history had before Crossed line after line, made score after score. I think our team need mention here: Ernie and Iloy played half that year; Kramer as quarter and Gatz as full. When all together how they did pull. Our ends were Nutter. James and Tommy; Wait! by the way, I left out Johnny. Our tackles were Bassett and Hoy, you know, Through any lines these two would go. The guards, Wyatt, Keeling: Abbey, center, When all lined up, no team looked better; And 'round that end went Glenn, so fast ’Twould make you think a Ford had passed. Our first battle in this game so dear Was with Pawnee, in that same year. Fifty-two to nothing was the score: I think, however, it made them sore. Next Friday, a week. Beatrice came down To play a game on our home ground. This game. too. was a great success And they pulled home in great distress; The score was twelve to fifty-two In the last quarter, when the whistle blew. The next with Hiawatha, a town of this size, And everyone knew we'd win the prize. We were all feeling good and full of vim Anxiously awaiting the game to begin. I need not go into every detail To class Hiawatha with those that fail: For when at the end when the whistle blew The score, twenty to nought, made them feel blue. For they had now realized the fact That the victory had gone to the Orange and Black. The next game in line was best of all Since this team played some real football. Tecumseh is the name given this town. And they always show us a merry round. riif t Thlrli tlu cc The game turned out in the usual way, F. C. winning the battle that day. We beat them a seven to nothing tone And in this our quality was well shown. We played our next game on Kansas soil: Our broken team did work and toil: Although Horton beat us by two touch-downs, They refused to play on our home grounds. We cannot figure this game a defeat Since Horton, at the hands of Hiawatha, got beat We beat Hiawatha twenty to none. Therefore we beat Horton by Axiom I. Next Pawnee was convinced of a thing or two; We were rarin to go when the whistle blew. Our plays were clever, they all admit For twenty-seven to seven was the score we hit. Tecumseh. the next, on the twenty-third came; The whistle blew, we started the game. Twas not long ere they crossed our line And glory in their eyes did shine; Put long before the end had come They found they’d made but one lone run. The score was seven to twenty-nine And 'twas in our favor again this time. This left us one more game to play. And this came on Thanksgiving day. 'Twas Nebraska City, with her purple and gold. And they fought hard for their colors hold. I cannot tell the score at the first half. In counting I utterly failed to keep track. •’Seventy-one to none was the score they cry. All in favor of the Falls City High. We marched in triumph to the High that night. For eight Seniors it was their last fight. These eight men who, just four years hack. Started to tight for the Orange and Black: For these colors they stubbornly fought And to our High School much glory brought: For these colors they loved so dear— Now all together, let's give them a cheer: As Alumni, their memories they'll turn back To the glorious deeds of the Orange and Black: Wish the High success in years to be. Farewell, dear football—farewell to thee. —J. W. ?18. Payc Thirty-four BASKETBALL With Ernest Freli.se and Dewey Ilov, members of last year's team, as forwards, and a large squad to pick from. Coach Huyck lias put his quintet through a very successful season. We have had a heavy schedule, which included some of the best teams in the state, and have succeeded in holding them to a very low score. Hope was high that the team would be able to win Class II at the tournament, but unfortunately, they were pitted against Shelton, the winner of that class, for their first game, and lost 15-9. The games were as follows: Humboldt .... . .. 12 F.C. II. S... 30 I'ni. I’lace. . . . . . . 29 F.C. II. S... 20 Auburn . .. 28 F.C. II. S... 25 Beatrice . . . 2(1 F.C. II. S. . . 22 Mound ('it v... . . . 20 F.C. II. S... 59 Auburn ... 24 F.C.H.S... 31 Humboldt .. .. ... 0 F.C. II. S... 1(1 .Mound City... F.C. II.S... 18 Stella ... 21 F.C.H.S... 70 I he basketball letter nen of ’18 are E. Frel T. Frehse, IX Hoy, S. Ilov. .1. Whetstine. I. Trues-dale and .1. Wyatt. TRACK The track team of T,S is looking forward to a successful season and expects to swing the colors ol Falls City High against the “tape ahead of all others. This year’s team is small, but since it is composed of last year's best men. we are sure that it will be a grand success. The boys are very steady to practice and are accomplishing a great deal. The track schedule has not been totally arranged as vet. but whatever it is. we know that our track boys will make a fine showing. The members of the team are: Joe Xutter, William Gatz. Glenn Hughs and Charles James. Page Thirty-fire GIRLS' ATHLETICS This year the basketball season opened with twenty-four girls turning out for practice, a much larger number than has turned out for several years, which was due to the enthusiasm and “pep” Miss Leyda, our coach, put into it from the very start. Too much cannot be said about Miss Leyda as a coach—always an inspiration and help. The girls were divided into four teams and a tournament held every week-end, which tended to increase the interest and strength. The first team was as follows: Faye Loucks (Captain)...........................Right Forward Glenna Griffin...................................Left Forward Fern Falloon...................................Center Daisy Barton............................Second Center Elenor Kelly.............................Right Guard Margaret Miller...........................Left Guard Esther Jenkins.............................Substitute Faye Loucks, our captain, has played on the team for two years and was one of its strongest members. Her strongest point was “shooting goals,” and everyone felt that when “Pud” had the ball we were sure to score. Glenna Griffin surprised the school by developing into a splendid goal-thrower, being shifted from second center to forward. Her clever floor work and easy goal-shooting scored us many points. Daisy Barton, playing second center or guard, was an excellent player, her specialty being a stone-wall defense game. Elenor Kelly and Margaret Miller were exceptionally good guards. Their team work was marvelous, and not enough can be said of their good work. This is Peg’s” second year on the team and Elenor’s first year in our school. Esther Jenkins, our substitute, was very faithful in practice and will be valuable to the team next year. Helen Tanner and Laura Cade were also members of the first team. Helen injured her hand so badly she was unable to finish the season. She was one of our best and fastest guards, having played on the team of T7, and was greatly missed. Laura was also one of the fastest players on the team, being able to play second center and forward, but other duties prevented her attending practice. The first game of the season was played at Stella. We played a number of our substitutes, easily winning. The score was 34-1G. The next game was with Pawnee on our own floor. We won an easy victory with a score of 40-18. Dinner was served to these visitors by the Domestic Science girls. Two games were played with Humboldt, both of which we won. The scores were 39-15 and 28-17. We were defeated by Hiawatha in two games with scores of 25-18 and 28-19. We did not feel so badly about this, because their team was so much larger. Our last game was with Stella. We defeated them by a very large score. Too much credit cannot be given to the second team, which was very faithful in practice, this being the cause of the strength of the first team. These girls were: Halcyon Whitford, Mildred Nietzel, Rosana Brecht, Ruth Ernst, Marie Scott. Thelma Griffin. Pearl Collier. This team’s games were played with Reserve and both were won by large scores. Page Thirty-six FOOTBALL TEAM P� ffv Thlrty clQht Page Forty QuREHARQ . MUSIC The Girls’ Glee Club con- Ph $M|(? (?) sists of fifty members, who | j) have been practicing since —k CJ the first of October, giving their principal attention to the preparation of the cantata, “The Three Springs,” for the second annual (ilee Club concert. On account of the size of the organization this year, it has been impossible to make as many public appearances as they have the past two years, but the girls have worked faithfully and have accomplished a great deal under the direction of their leader, Miss Helen Mattison. M iss Helen Tanner is the pianist. The members of the Siren Sextette began their work last fall. With one exception, they are the same group of girls who comprised the sextette last year, Cylene Parrish having been chosen to fill the place left vacant bv Ruth Hinton. The girls have made many public appearances, responding heartily to all invitations to sing. The girls give the credit of their success to their efficient leader, who unselfishly gave them her aid and “pep” in all undertakings. The members are: Maude Reese, Cylene Parrish. Edith Heaston, Helen Tanner, Dora Winkler and Rernice Misson. Grace Kiem is pianist. 'Fhe Roys' Glee Club this year is made up almost entirely of new members and was organized very late in the year, but they are enthusiastic in their work, and by having a number of extra practices were able to do their share in the annual Glee Club concert. Messrs. Smith, Iliiyck and Cummins of the Faculty were of great assistance to their leader. M iss Helen Tanner is their pianist. Haye Forty-one SI KEN SEXTETTE Foyv Forty-thrcr BOYS’ GLEB CLUB '« • Forty-four LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SENIORS Ladies and Gentlemen. Hoard of Education, Superintendent. Teachers and Friends: Upon behalf of my client, the Class of T8 of Falls City High School of Falls City, Richardson County, State of Nebraska, U. S. A., 1 have called you together upon this solemn and serious occasion to listen to her last will and testament and to receive from her dying hand the few gifts she has to bestow in her last moments. Cutting so rapidly from life and finding so many things of such importance to be attended to before the end should come to her, she did, collectively and individually, deem it best to distribute these virtues with her own hands to those friends to whose needs they seem best fitted. She has tried to be just, as well as generous and impartial, and to give to those who will make the best use of the gifts she shall bestow’ upon them. Owing to the flighty condition of her brain, she begs me to state that she may possibly be mistaken in her inventory, but begs that you will accept them as a trust from one who has gone before. Listen then, one and all, while I read the document, as duly drawn up and sworn to: We, the Class of 1918, being about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory and almost superhuman understanding. do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby making void all former wills or promises by us heretofore made. First, we direct that our funeral services shall be conducted by our friends, the Superintendent and ever confident Faculty, who have been our guardians for so long, only asking that the funeral be carried on with all of the pomp and ceremony due to us as revered Seniors. To our dear Faculty we give and bequeath a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. No longer need they lie awake nights worrying over whether this one or that one will do certain things or not do them. We realize it has been quite a strain on them, for Seniors are always said to be hard to manage. Hut now the strain is over and they shall have their well-earned reward. To the Faculty also we bequeath all of the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them in our examination papers. Individually, we have a few things to leave which may seem trifling, but we hope they may be accepted. Henry Bassett and William Gatz bequeath their ability in football to next year’s team. We couldn’t induce Ernest Frehse to surrender his. To all future Class Presidents w’e bequeath Joe Nutter’s unusual ability to conduct class meetings. To anyone who wishes it, John Holt’s bluff. Come early and avoid the rush. I aura Cade leaves her physics note-book to Mary Merritt. Leta Branum leaves her powder-puff and gum to Marie Gehling, and if Marie gets tired using and chewing the same, respectively, she may transfer them to Velda Fallow. Melvin Ernst leaves his love of eating candy in school to George Mosiman. Fern Falloon bequeaths her title of “teacher’s pet” to Gertrude Wiltse. Glenna Griffin leaves High School for a little ““Bower” all her own. Gladys Harris leaves her curly hair and fair complexion to Opal Nichols. Charles James leaves his ability in track work to Glen Hughes. Fern Jones bequeaths the privilege of taking a walk with Sam before school to Bessie Halbert. Bill Keeling leaves his ““darling dimples” to Elsie Ball Page Forty five Frank Kramer leaves his blue eyes and angelic looks to Reed Jones. Johanna Krueger bequeaths her blushes to Orville Heaston. Mary Krueger gives her sweet disposition to Halcyon Whltford. Faye Houcks leaves all of her “pep to Margaret Daesch-ner, but in case she falls to use it. she desires that the Junior Class divide it evenly and make good use of it. Dorothy Miner gives her sweet voice to John Whetstine. Wilma Nedrow leaves her many admirers to Thelma Griffin. Ramona Mosiman leaves her Ford to Charlie Nutter to go joy-riding, in case he doesn’t go over sixty miles an hour. Cylene Parrish leaves here for her own home town. Harry Pence leaves his ability in public speaking to Stacy Hoy. lllmont Pollard his ability as a squad leader in military drill to Conrad Knapp. Helen Tanner desires to will all of her hair-ribbons at her graduation, to Dorothy Mosiman. Ira Truesdale leaves his chessy-cat grin to Paul Keim. Bessie Warner leaves Wallace to finish school, while she teaches. Grace Warner leaves her title of ‘class angel to Stanley Fink. Harold Weinert leaves his youthful appearance to Herbert Hilgenfeldt. Helen Wheeler her love of German to Ted Mosiman. Albert Wickham bequeaths his pony to the Latin students. Myrtle Will leaves our dear little city for Over There. Irving Wiltse bequeaths his sense of retirement to Frances Knight. Thelma Windle gives her title of Theda Bara to Edith Heaston. Dora Wulf leaves her conscientiousness and love of study to Sam Cook. Jennings Wyatt leaves school to join a circus. Bertha Bippes leaves her ability to flirt to Kathryn Scott. Helen Bassett bequeaths her ladylike manners to Kathryn Scott. Lloyd Ankeny gives his love of “self to Dewey Hoy. Delia Ernst leaves her “gym” suit to Lela McNulty. Ernest Frehse leaves his good record, both in studies and work, to Dewey Bunch. These last we leave to the Class of '19, the real and rightful successors: First—Our seats in the classroom. May they All them as advantageously and promptly as we have done. Our seats in the assembly to whomsoever is able to grab them first. Second—Our Senior dignity. May they uphold it forever with all seriousness and gravity. Third- -Any stubs of pencils, erasers or scraps of paper we may have left behind in our haste. May they feel free to make use of them and feel, perhaps, that they may impart some of our great knowledge to them. To the Freshmen we leave all overlooked cuds of gum we may have left on desks or seats. Lastly, we leave our places in the hearts of our teachers to our successors. They will probably love them, unworthy as we feel they are, even as they have loved us. We trust they (our successors) will appreciate all this as deeply as we have done. All the rest of our property not disposed of (after paying our debts and funeral expenses) we bequeath to our dear Superintendent, to be disposed of for the good of the classes as he may see fit. And we do hereby constitute and appoint the said Superintendent sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1918, the testators, have to this our will, set our hands and seal this first day of May, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. THE CLASS OF 1918, By Margaret Miixer. Page Forty-six THE UNDERWORLD “The descent to Avernus is easy. The gates of grim Pluto stand open night and day. But to retrace one's steps and get back to the air and sunlight this is labor and toil. It had been many years since I had studied that quotation from Vergil’s Aeneid. However, I remembered it so distinctly that I hearkened to the persuasive words of the Sybil. A trip to the Underworld cannot be taken by everyone—it was reserved for members of the illustrious Class of 1918, late of the Falls City High School. A rare treat, said the Sybil, though fraught with some danger. But the promised trip held such latent possibilities that I yielded and hastened home to prepare for the journey. The Sybil had told me it would be necessary to take the Oranok and Bi.ack which the Seniors had edited during their last year in the High School. By means of this wonderful hook I would be able to traverse the entire realm of Pluto in safety, just as Aeneas had been obliged to take a golden olive branch as his safeguard. I was wild with excitement and so, with the book under my arm. I hurried back to the Sybil and we began our journey. In about twenty minutes we were in the volcanic regions of Vesuvius, where the entire country is cleft with chasms. Lake Avernus occupied the crater of an extinct volcano and from its depths came mysterious sounds. I shuddered as we passed through gloomy forests, past the ruins of old castles, until at last we were on the very margin of the lake. At one side of the lake was a huge cavern. Into this cave we entered and began our descent through darkness. I was greatly frightened and begged the Sybil to turn back, but my entreaties were of no avail. Downward we went with such rapidity that I almost lost my breath, but I clutched the more firmly the Ohaxok and Black. We finally reached two massive gates, upon which were huge brass knockers. The Sybil reached up and gave three distinct raps and the gates grated on the pavement as they swung inwardly. Just inside were innumerable beings who personified Eighth Periods and many other horrors. 1 was badly frightened, but we pressed on till we came to the River of Darkness. Here we met Charon, but he refused to ferry us both across the river. As he was shaking his head he espied the Oranok and Bi.ack and his refusal was changed to a motion to climb aboard, and we were soon across the murky flood. I never knew before how splendid it was to belong to such a wonderful class or to carry such a commanding volume. As we stood on the barren banks of the still stream I saw, some hundred yards away a cathedral. Gothic style, and on approaching I recognized the voice of my old classmate. Frank Kramer, who was preaching to the wandering souls of this forsaken land. On entering the church Frank came hurrying to great us. and told us he had been a Barney Oldfield for years in the States, but had taken up this work as a diversion and was so in love with it that he intended returning to Kansas City or Omaha to try his skill as a sky-pilot. Frank directed me to the court house of this wonderful but mysterious country, and on going into the building I heard the eloquent voice of John Holt resounding through the corridors. It reflected the training he had received in the debating class, and I could see. on entering the room, he was making an impression on the presiding judge, who was none other than Jennings Wyatt. When Jennings saw my companion and myself, he at once rapped John to his seat, adjourned court without further ceremony, so I was unable to learn what momentous problems concerned the ’ iyc Fortif oci'cn people below, but I cared less. I was in quest of my old classmates and I told them so. I found out from them that Lloyd Ankeny was an actor in a distant metropolis and that Henry Bassett was president of the railroad that ran through the Elysium Fields. I left my friends at the court house and went into a picture show. I was tired and needed the rest of the movies. There I saw on the screen a synopsis of events gone by, which depicted Major William Keeling drilling Von Hindenburg and Ludendorf on the streets of Berlin, and it was no child's play they were getting. There was also flashed on the screen the likeness of Marshal Theodore Bence, who won enduring fame with the Stars and Stripes on the plains of Flanders. I could easily imagine the marshal commanding the boys of the Tri-Color as well as those of the Union Jack, as he was always the leader among the High School squad in his school days. Just as I was preparing to leave, another face on the screen caught my eye—a lady was very gracefully executing some of the latest toe dances. The dance was so extraordinarily exquisite and beautifully done that I marveled that even Cylene Parrish, with all her nimbleness, could master the step. The Sybil touched me on the shoulder and so 1 arose and followed her out to the open air. 1 was astonished already at the beautiful buildings and well-kept streets of the Underworld, for I had always held it synonymous with brimstone and fire. The Sybil hailed a jitney driver and we were soon seated comfortably in the car. As we sped through the streets of the city I engaged in conversation with the driver and found he was Albert Wickham, when on earth, of Salem. Albert said he had become so accustomed to driving his horse to school that he wouldn’t be contented unless he was driving something and that was why he was working as a jitney driver for the Pritchard Garage. He said he owed his position to the lady of the Pritchard household, who was our mutual classmate. Wilma Nedrow. I was asking where the Pritchards lived when Albert pointed out a huge electric sign just to the right of us. As soon as I saw the name “Branum Wills, 1 told Albert to stop. 1 went into the store and found Myrtle waiting upon a throng of customers. As soon as she saw me she left her customers and rushed over and told me that I eta and she had formed a partnership and sold electric signs and fixtures, which was quite profitable in these regions. She said she ran the business while Leta was away posing as an artist’s model. The artist was our classmate. Harold Weinert. who had won great fame by his masterpieces of art. I enjoyed my short talk with Myrtle, but the Sybil warned me not to take up too much of Myrtle’s time, as the customers seemed to be growing impatient, so I left the store and climbed back Into the Plutonian jitney of A. Wickham. The Sybil told Albert to take us to the observatory. The wonderful car spun like a house afire under the skillful manipulations of Albert and we were soon on the steps of a tall building. We climbed from the Jitney ami were soon within the doors of the building. We stepped into an elevator on our right, and with lightninglike rapidity ascended to the dome. I marveled at the splendid mechanism of this ascending machine and asked the man in charge about it. He said it was invented by Ramona Mosiman of the Class of 1918, at Falls City High School. Ramona had applied the various principles of levers and pulleys which she had learned in physics and had produced this splendid elevator. It was a clever and wonderful invention. The man offered to take us Into a room where there were various telescopes which he said he had helped to invent. I noticed the name Truesdale” on one of the telescopes and, looking at the man more closely. I recognized Ira Truesdale. My! how he had changed. His hair was white and hung about his shoulders and beneath his shaggy eyebrows shone an eye that could penetrate a wall of stone as a ball from a Krupp gun. Ira told me he was manager of three general stores and Invented telescopes, but ran the elevator for recreation and exercise. When I told him I had seen many I’ayc 1'ui iy iifjhl of my old classmates he offered to allow me to look through his latest telescope, which penetrated even Ihe crust of old Mother Earth. At first I saw nothing, but he helped me adjust it. Turning the telescope a hit, I could see the interior of the executive mansion at Lincoln. As I looked the man seated at the desk turned to talk to a lady who was rapidly typing. The man, the governor of our state, was none other than our president. Joe Nutter. The same executive ability which Joe had displayed as the guiding hand of our class had gained for him such a commendable position. The speed with which the typist wrote as she talked to Joe astonished me and I wondered who it was. Imagine my surprise when I saw it as Helen Wheeler. I remembered Helen’s great ability as a typist in High School, and it was a great pleasure that I saw her as the private secretary to our governor. The telescope turned a bit and the sight was gone. By the aid of Ira and the Sybil I was able to focus it in another direction. Buildings which I had never seen before came to view. I asked Ira what they were and he told me West Point, which had grown in size since it had been placed under the control of Ulmont Pollard and Ernest Frehse. As I looked, groups of well-trained cadets came out of the building. Again the telescope turned and 1 saw another city which Ira told me was Vagueville. A procession was com-ing down the street. At the head of a band of militant women I recognized my old classmates, Laura Cade, now a suffragette. Laura had control of the entire city and it was through her influence that it had received its name. By the aid of the Sybil 1 looked into another part of the city. I saw Faye Loucks seated in a luxurious limousine which had drawn up in front of a huge clothing establishment. Over the door I saw the sign, Thomas Exam Har grave—the Home of Good Clothing.” Tom came out of the store and assisted Faye out of the car 1‘aijc Forty-Hint Just then the Sybil turned the telescope and shut out the pleasant sight. I saw the old town of Atchison. The large number of new buildings attracted me and Ira said it was Midland College. Looking more closely. I could see within the building and saw as its principal Bertha Bippes. It was due largely to Bertha’s influence that the college had grown to have “world-wide fame.” I found Johanna Krueger teaching physics and her sister Mary as a history teacher. The history which she held in her hand attracted me and I marveled at its size. Ira slipped a magnifying lens in front of me and I saw the history—“Ernst History,” written by Delia and dedicated to the Class of T8. The history was a style between an Elson and McLaughin. I was greatly pleased to find members of my class in such splendid positions and asked Ira to show me the whereabouts of my other classmates. He turned the telescope again, and I noticed large signs for James’ Poultry. No one but our enterprising member. Charlie James could have charge of such a business. Not only this, but Charlie also had charge of a stock business, over which he had assumed entire control. The entire city was made up of large buildings which Charlie had erected. A beautiful mansion in the residence district next attracted me. I questioned Ira about it. but he could tell me nothing. The Sybil told me, however, it was the Cook resi deuce, which had been built by Sam’s Liberty Bond. Imagine my surprise to see the lady of the house who came out leaning on Sam’s arm to be none other than Fern Jones. She looked very happy, and I should have liked very much to have lingered on the happy scene. However, the Sybil urged me to come with her. and fearful lest I incur her anger. I bade Ira good-bye, thanking him for allowing me to see such glimpses. We were walking quietly along when we met Glenna Griffin. Glenna was a newspaper reporter and commanded a very high salary. I told her I had been viewing the occupations of my various classmates. Glenna then told me that Bessie Warner ran the Abbey Print Shop, where she had her paper printed. I was asking her about her work, and she told me two interesting news items which were to appear in that day’s issue. One was that William Gatz had been chosen for the mythical •all-American eleven, and was recognized as one of the great players of the day. The other item was that Grace Warner, who had been a Bed Cross nurse in France, had just returned. She was making a tour of the country in behalf of a permanent Bed Cross organization and was having splendid meetings. Glenna was very busy, but at the Sybil’s invitation accompanied us to the theater. We were Just seated when Dora Wulf came over and sat beside us. Dora was a violinist and had appeared in New York and Chicago. Owing to the fact that she was of the Class of ’18, she was permitted to visit the Underworld and was to appear that evening. The Sybil told us to be quiet, as the speaker was announced —Irving Wiltse. I listened to a stirring lecture and marveled at the ease with which Irving handled the subject. The audience was fascinated. As the applause was dying out the orchestra struck up the Star Spangled Banner.” As I arose I saw the leader waving his baton. When the number was ended the musician turned and acknowledged the applause, and it was then I beheld the smiling face of Melvin Ernst. Just then Vertie Harper came to talk to Glenna. He told me that Thelma had sent him down to tell the news of Gladys Harris’ wedding, as she sailed for Ireland that afternoon. Thelma had charge of the laundry, he said, and very proficiently ran the delivery during his absence. We ceased our conversation as harmonious melodies filled the room. The musician’s touch was masterful, but withal so sweet and exquisite that the audience was enthralled. Glenna told me that the musician was Helen Tanner, whose ability had been recognized even in High School. We left the theater. Glenna took us into the suburbs, and in the distance I saw Margaret Miller lost in the heart of a marsh. Margaret had eyes for no one and Glenna said it was useless to try to talk to her. We started back, but Glenna soon left us. as she had an appointment with Helen Bassett. Helen, together with Dorothy Miner, had been doing work' in the tenement districts and Glenna was to devote several pages of her wonderful paper to their work. I asked the Sybil if she did not think our class had chosen noble callings. She did not answer, but seized my arm and roughly shook me. I was startled and closed my eyes in horror. When I opened them, the Sybil had faded and Mrs. DeWald was standing by my desk. By her words and the amused smiles of my surrounding classmates I learned that I had dreamed away my study period. Dreamed it away, and all I could translate of my Vergil lesson was that The descent to Avernus is easy.” FERN FALLOON. ’18. rape Fiftv THE ALUMNI The Alumni of tin Falls City High School have a live organization. If you are eligible and do not belong you are missing something. Ask any member of the Association what the Alumni are doing for the community and for the school. You owe it to yourself and to your school to get behind the Association and boost. A short history of the organization should arouse your interest. In the spring of 11)17 a few of the Alumni of the Falls City High School decided that, considering the number of graduates from that institution, an Association of Alumni should be organized. Consequently a meeting was arranged and all the Alumni whose addresses were known were stmt a written invitation to become members. About fifty Alumni met in response to the call and a very enthusiastic meeting was held. The following officers were elected: President, Virgil Falloon; vice- president. Edna Spencer; secretary, Alan L. Gilmore, and treasurer, Arthur H. Chesley. These officers were instructed to draw up a constitution and by-laws. At this meeting the Alumni decided to give a reception for the Senior class of 1917, which proved to be most successful. Many Alumni met for the first time since graduation and their reminiscences were both entertaining and amusing. In the past year several meetings have proven a source of pleasure and entertainment. The officers for the present year are Edna Spencer, president: Myrtle Yocum, vice-president; Lucille Levda, secretary: Alan L. Gilmore, treasurer: committee to fill vacancies. Mr. E. (). Lewis, Miss Mae Maddox and Mr. Virgil Falloon. The initiation fee is one dollar, the annual dues 25 cents. All graduates are eligible to become voting members; former students of the high school who have not graduated are eligible for associate membership, as are also the wives and husbands of Alumni. Paye Fif tif tico Page Fifty-seven Page Fifty-eight JOKES DEDICATION “Let he or she or it. Who finds his, her, or its inscribed name here writ, Deem it an honor from his fellow-man. But should one he devoid of wit, And find himself severely hit, We trust he’ll curb himself a bit, I est he be harder hit again. Frank—John, may I borrow your English book? John—Sure. Why the formality? Frank—Well, I couldn’t find it in your desk. Miss Dowell—What has been the dominant character of America’s military program up to the last three years? Wilbur (who had been to a party the night before)—Not prepared. Miss Dowell—Correct. Miss Kauffman—This plant belongs to the begonia family. Johanna K.—And you are taking care of it while they are gone? Miss K.—Reed, do you ever swear? Reed—I sometimes say sugar. “Henry, said Miss Leyda, “you have spelled the word rabbit with two t’s. You must leave one of them out. “All right, replied Henry; “which one? Miss Kauffman—Did you ever take languages? Pryce—Yes. indeed; I took two. Miss K.—What are they? P.—English and profane. Catherine—Why didn’t you come to meet me as usual? Lloyd—Catherine, you must get into the habit of some meatless days. The General Science class had been talking about dams. The discussion was cut short, however, when Miss Leyda said: We will discuss this dam question no longer. And silence reigned supreme. Lloyd—I’ll never join the army. The food there is simply terrible. Ernie says he hasn’t had pie for breakfast since he left home. Miss Leyda—My picture was on the desk and now you’ve taken it. Stacy—I took it for a lark. Miss L.—No resemblance whatever, Stace. Here’s your eighth period. Mr. Cummins—How do you divide fractions? Glen—Turn them upside down. Miss Dowell (in History)—How long did the thirty years war last? Pryce (not paying proper attention)—About sixteen years, I think. Miss Dowell—Why were the Middle Ages known as the Dark Ages? Leon Shaw—Because there were so many knights. Miss Allen had just finished a vocal solo when the Rev. Mr. Fink announced: “We will now sing No. 161, ‘Halle- luiah. Tis Done!’” Page Fifty-nine Dewey—How do you like my shoes?. Vertle—Immense. Miss Gurnea—Shall we serve tea or coffee? Francis—Yes, indeed. Melvin—Oh, I say. Bill, what do you call those little white things in your head that bile? Bill—Ton my word—well—er— Melvin—Call ’em teeth, don’t you? “Miss Allen.” said Charlie, did you see the list of the people who aren’t going to speak German any more?” No,” replied Miss Allen. Where?” And then Charlie pointed to the death column. Miss Mattison—Why don’t you come in when I tell you? Herbert—I can’t; I’ve lost the key. Orville Heaston very beautifully sings: “O don’t chew tobacco Sweet Alice, Ben Bolt.” Roy—I’m the big gun in this school. Father—Then why don’t 1 hear little better reports? He—I suppose you think I’m a perfect idiot? She—Oh dear, no; none of us are perfect, you know. Catherine—Lloyd has the best new job. He works in a livery stable. P'ern—What does he do? Catherine—Oh, the man has some new horses that won’t take the bit, so Lloyd talks to them till they yawn. Dean—While you were standing in the doorway telling the sweet young thing good-night, did it ever dawn upon you---- John—Oh, I never stayed that late. John—What Is the easiest way to drive a nail without smashing your fingers? Mr. Smith—Hold the hammer in both hands. Corporal—I told you to take a fine sight, you dub; don't you know what a fine sight is? Rookie—Sure! A boatful of corporals sinking. Miss Leyda (in Public Speaking)—Frank, how did you ever become such a good orator? Frank—I began by addressing stamps. Miss Dewald—Why does the giraffe have such a long neck? Elva—Because its head is so far from its body. The Minister—How is it I haven’t seen you at church? Jennings—I ain’t been. Bessie—Why did they let him throw that basket? Lois—That was a free goal. Bessie—How many do they give the visiting team? “Salute.” “Who?” “Your superior.” “Where?” “Guard house.” Fresh—That’s Joe Nutter. He has broken three records. Man—Why, the Idea! I would not let him run the victrola. Lila—Are you familiar with mathematics? Laura—Sure. I call ’em Math for short. Miss Fuller (correcting sentences)—Is this correct? Bessie—I suppose so; I wrote it. Page fiiftfi Elsie 13.—I know Ted will make a splendid soldier. Faye—Why? Elsie—He uses military brushes. Miss Dowell—Brutus fled immediately later on. Sam—Germany is a great cattle country, isn’t it? Mrs. D.—What makes you think so? Sam—Oh, I've often heard it called “fodder-land.” Miss D.—Yes, he was killed by a bomb. But how do you account for it? Shirley G.—It exploded. Glenna’s Father—Glenna, what is the reason for that young man staying so late when he calls? Glenna—I am, papa. John W.—Do you serve lobsters here? Waiter—Oh, we serve anybody. Helen T. (in Vergil)—Then Aeneas moisted his face in a great flood. The editor in the hammock sat. And the moon in the sky shone bright; But her thoughts were far from her little beau There at her side that night. Long she sat in her stupor dull And stared at the top of her shoes; She heard not the boy’s bored sigh, For she thought of the Annual’s news. And as her thoughts went racing on. She felt a slight caress. And into her reveries broke the words, “When are you going to press?’’ l‘uyt Sixty-one Miss D.—Mary followed Edward VI, and who followed Mary? Laura—Her little lamb. Mr. S. (in Physics)—How many pieces will a twelve-pound shell burst into? Irving—Not less than two. Miss D.—Can you tell me why Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence? Stanley—Because he couldn’t afford a stenographer. Elsie—Where is my compass? Nellie—Which one? Elsie—The one to make round lines. Barber—Will you paint my signpost for me? Louis—Certainly I will. But where can I get the striped paint? Mr. Smith—Why do you speak in an undertone when you answer, Shirley? Shirley—A soft answer turneth away wrath. Thelma—They are awfully extravagant. They use Palm Olive soap for their dishes. Halcyon—That’s nothing: we use Gold Dust. Fern—After all, we come to school to study. Sam—Yes, after all. Miss Leyda—Who wrote Gray’s Elegy? Jennings—If it wasn’t Gray, it was Brown. Miss Kauffman—Do you like Hamlet? Bernice—Yes: I had some for breakfast. Hoy—Shall I bring candy? Thelma—Bring chewing gum: it’s more durable. for Young Men MANHATTAN SILK SHIRTS FASHION PARK SUITS JOHN B. STETSON HATS The best the market affords, here in generous assortments for your choosing George H. Falter Value-Giving Clothier Page Sbctg two Metropolitan Distinctive Styles 5c to 50c Stores FOR SPRING AND SUMMER FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Operators of more 5 to 50c Stores than any other company in the United States B. F. McDONALD, Manager Call and see our line of Shoes for men, women and children. This is a season of charming footwear and VISIT THIS STORE DAILY! we can please you. Let Us Supply Your Wants WE OPERATE 85 RETAIL STORES—THIS ENABLES US TO SELL MERCHANDISE AT RIGHT PRICES H. M. Jenne Shoe Store Vagc SUtg-threr The Ideal Is Headquarters for School and Graduation Suits. Try Us for Fine TAILORING We Save You Money on Every Purchase AND Remember That Your Garments Last Longer and Look Better If Kept Clean. Let Us Do Your DRY CLEANING BETTER WORK FOR LESS MONEY” JEAN DUNN, Proprietor Three Doors South of Lyford’s Phone 267 City Meat Market FRESH AND SALT MEATS Full Line of Canned Goods Prater Stitzer PHONES 74 AND 259 FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Page Sixty-four BUY YOUK The Big Dry Goods Store “HEADCAPS.” SILK SHIRTS AND FITFORM CLOTHES For Young Men of Southeastern Nebraska is now ready to serve you more satisfactorily than ever before. Make our rest room your loafing place and our stocks your chief source of supply in DRY GOODS CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS and All Sorts of Ready-to-Wear for AT Women, Misses and Children SAM’L. WAHL CO. V. G. LYFORD THE QUALITY STORE FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA Pape Sixtp lvc C. G. Hargrave THE HOME OE GOOD CLOTHES i[ Few men realize that it costs no more to be individual in the selection of clothes than it does to be “just average.” C These things go to make men’s fashions today—the military note, vim, originality and a requisite measure of good taste. If Wc are selling clothes to many a man today who came here to buy clothes when he was a bow aft Ai Red Cross [Shop The House of Shoes of Style and Quality Children’s Shoes that Possess Both Style and Wear Combined The latest spring styles in Ladies' high-grade Shoes, Pumps and Lace Oxfords, in all the latest colors. Styles straight from the East. A splendid line of Men’s and Boys' Shoes in styles that fascinate. The latest styles in Shoes, Pumps or Lace Oxfords for the misses and children and the young lady. COME WHERE YOU CRT STYLE AND QUALITY COMBINED MARK GEFFT’S SHOE STORE Jenne’s READY TO WEAR The R. H. JENNE Company READY TO WEAR GLOVES HOSIERY CORSETS UNDERGAR MENTS ETC. THE ONE-OF-A-KIND” STORE WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE Page Sift} seven When Nature planned to provide heat for this old world, she in all wisdom realized that heat alone would he Injurious to vegetable and animal life, lienee together with heat she provided moisture and ventilation. She gave us the s u n, that greatest warm-air heater. She then distributed the various bodies of water on the earth's surface so that our Nature heater” would have a water pan with which to supply us with moisture. The next step was ventilation: so breezes were created that we might always have fresh air to breathe. Neither animal nor vegetable life could live with just heat. Moisture and ventilation are positively necessary. So. in considering the healthful warming of your home, what better way could there be than Nature’s way? And wholly in accordance with Nature's way is the correct installation and use of the Round Oak Moisture Heating System. J. C. TANNER NEXT YEAR REMEMBER WANNER’S DRUG STORE SELLS SCHOOL SUPPLIES HISTORY PAPER AND FOUNTAIN PENS CHEAPEST “I’LI. BET THEY GOT IT AT W A X X E R'S” Page Sixty eight FALLS CITY AL SPEER LAUNDRY CANDY, CIGARS, NEWS □ Soft Water Used Throughout AND ICE CREAM □ ALL THE NEW SOFT DRINKS CAN BE PHONE 17 FOUND HERE—TRY ME Payt Sixty-nine Werner, Mosiman Co. DEALERS IN' ALL KINDS OF FARM MACHINERY MOLINE AND PARLIN-ORENDORFF PLOW GOODS I. H. C. TRACTORS DEERING MOWERS AND BINDERS CASE AND DORT CARS CALL AND SEE US FOR A SQUARE DEAL WERNER, MOSIMAN CO. ffmSjlA Ready Nd MH to W ear GET IT AT McMillan’s EVERYTHING TO WEAR Drug Store AT POPULAR PRICES SODA, DRUGS STATIONERY Schock’s Page Seventy-fine. Kails City Forward THE UNANIMOUS SPIRIT OF OUR CITIZENSHIP Young Men’s Booster Club EAT Good Things to Eat AT RAY’S CAFE “REST IN TOWN” Is What We Have at Our Store. We Handle Nothing but Choice Meats and Fancy Groceries, such as HORMEL’S HAMS AND BACON Just a Little Bit Better than the Others We Solicit School Trade RICHELIEU, ACROPOLIS, H. J. HEINZ AND BEECHNUT PRODUCTS n Are a Few of Our High Grade Lines u ALSO FANCY FRUITS AND FRESH VEGETABLES J. F. KRAMER CO. 1614 STONE STREET PHONES 46 AND 76 PHONE 35 1618 STONE ST.. FALLS CITY. NEB. Hage Sercntg-thrcc Candy Kitchen HOME OF Pure Ice Creams and Candies PETER BACAKOS FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA R. K. Rulis BARBER SHOP Bath in Connection 1608 STONE STREET Ramsey Fitzgerald A. Graham FURNITURE, RUGS AND STOVES LUMBER AND ALL KINDS BUILDING MATERIALS 1503 STONE STREET 120 EAST SIXTEENTH STREET PHONE 40 PHONE 7 Page Scvcnlj foiir Harvey Wahl l W. Parchen Wahl Parchen Dealers in CLOTHING MEN’S FURNISHINGS BOOTS, SHOES. HATS, CAPS TRUNKS, VALISES, ETC. FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA W. R. Holt HARDW ARE, PLUMBING AND HEATING MALLEABLE STEEL RANGES DETROIT VAPOR OIL STOVES FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA Pa ye Sanity fire PHONE 70 BUY YOUR BREAD, PIES, CAKES AND CANDY AT HUNEKER’S BAKERY! FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA Paul Hessler LEATHER GOODS STORE LADIES’ AND GENTS’ AUTO GLOVES FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA WHEN IN NEED OF A L. J. MILLARD, President and Treasurer MAGAZINE OR DAILY OR SUNDAY PAPER C. II. WINKLER. Secretary and Manager Independent Lumber CALL AT Company Union House News Stand LUMBER. LATH, SHINGLES, MILL Subscriptions Given Personal Attention WORK AND BUILDING MATERIALS L. A. MILLIMAN, Proprietor BAST SIDE COURTHOUSE SQUARE 1801 STONE Telephone No. 102 FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Page Seventii- ir Albert Maust GRAIN AND LIVESTOCK JONES CO. FARM MACHINERY AUTOMOBILES Tractors Are Our Specialty WEST OF UNION HOUSE Reference—Any Hank. Business Man or County Official in This City I. B. WHITAKER H. I). WHITAKER WHITAKER BROS. Real Estate and Investment Brokers Farm Loans and Exchanges a Specialty INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Only One Specialty—“A Square Deal” NOTARY IN OFFICE PHONES 168 AND 216 FALLS CITY, NEB. C. P. Fordyce, M. D. GENERAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY Office Over Falls City State Bank FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA Office Phone 231 Residence Phone 298 Edward R. Hays, M. D. DISEASES OF CHILDREN ROOMS 2 AND 3, WEAVER BUILDING Hours 2 to 5 P. M. FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA — Falls City Roller Mills HIGH-GRADE FLOUR ALL KINDS OF FEED AND COAL P. S. HEACOCK SON If You Want the Best of Jaquet’s Shoe Repairing J1 •: w EL E R S—SILVERSMITHS GO TO ROBT. F. T. PREUSSE ™ HALLMARK 11 1 rarjc Seven tu-cigji t Electric Theatre ALWAYS GOOD The Wiser They Are the More They Will Enjoy the Foremost Stars, the Best Stories, the Clean Pictures Always Shown in This Theater THE HOME OF PARAMOUNT ARTCRAFT PICTURES The Richardson County Bank CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $50,000 The oak tree grows but little in a single year. It is the small but steady growth which finally makes it the monarch of the forest. Fortunes are founded upon small beginnings. Plant your acorn today. A savings account gives one credit, produces a rich harvest and creates a habit which ultimately brings wealth. J. L. Slocum, President Geo. W. Holland. Cashier A. F. Schaible. Asst. Cashier 15. K. Baker, Asst. Cashier {'aye if event y-nin Louis Foltz, AMERICAN SHOE REPAIR SHOP We Do the Best Work in the City Ladies’ and Gents’ Shoe Shining Parlor FRUIT, CANDY. CIGARS AND TOBACCO 15 STONE STREET PHONE 477 Stop Whittling Your Life Away—Use an Eversharp PERFECT POINTED PENCIL and Stop Wasting Time and Money Price $1.00 to $4.00 T. L. DAVIES JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Falls City, Nebraska I. M. Branum ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FANS. MOTORS. LAMPS, HEATING APPLIANCES Everything Electrical 1616 STONE ST.. FALLS CITY. NEB. Page Eighty 1918 EDITION Automobile Blue Book WILL BE READY MAY 1st If you are contemplating an auto trip this summer, you should have one f these valuable Auto Guides HARRY P. CUSTER Printer and Stationer SOUTH OF COURTHOUSE FALLS CITY. NEB. A. G. SHubert (ALONE) REAL ESTATE, LOANS, RENTALS INSURANCE Foreign Land a Specialty RICHARDSON COUNTY BANK BUILDING PHONE 498 Drs. Cowan Cowan Office Phone 248 Residence Phone 302 EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Cyrus N. A llison, D. I). S. GLASSES FITTED FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Phone 160B Falls City, Nebraska Over Richardson County Bank Pago Eighty-unr Is Your Money Supporting the Government? At this critical period in our history our manufacturers are offering their mills, and our young men are offering their services to the United States Government. Would you like to do your share and help by putting your money where it will support the new Federal Reserve Banking System, which the Government has established to stand back of our commerce, industry and agriculture? You can do this by opening an account with us, as part of every dollar so deposited goes directly into the new system, where it will always be ready for you when wanted. First National Bank FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Member Federal Reserve System Ley da COAL AND CIGARS A. W. Bure hard GROCERIES AND MEATS When You Want Good Things to Eat Remember Burchard’s East Side Grocery 510 EAST FOURTEENTH STREET FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA PHONE 195 Falls City Storage Battery Co. • GIVBN SPRAGIXS. Proprietor Distributors WILLARD Storage Batteries Storage Battery Repair Parts 1303-5 STONIi STREET. FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA PHONE 610 For a Quiet Game of Billiards or Pocket Billiards Go to YORT’S BILLIARD PARLORS Neitzals Variety Store SCHOOL SUPPLIES FAT.LS CITY, NEBRASKA Faye Fiyhty-thret. Capital and Surplus $100,000 BUY IT AT Falls City State Bank . . C. Penney Co. FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA WE SELL FOR LESS Four Per Cent Interest Paid on Time and Savings Deposits. Deposits Protected by the Depositors’ Guaranty Fund of the State of Nebraska 197 STORES Edgar R. Mathers Simanton Pence DENTIST FLORISTS STATE BANK BUILDING Cut Flowers for All Occasions Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. Vegetable and Blooming Plants Phones 177 and 217 PHONE 95 Page Eighty-four The SODA FOUNTAIN DOWNEY’S CHOCOLATES C. J. Caverzagie I )RU IS. TOILET ARTICLES, CIGARS. SUNDRIES ETC. PHONE 113 1620 STONE STREET. FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA McGerr Furniture FULL LINE OF FURNITURE, RUGS AND LINOLEUMS FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA Residence Phone White 222 Store Phone 1ST Miles Macomher Dealer in FURNITURE, RUGS, LINOLEUM. SHADES AND PICTURE FRAMING 1512 STONE STREET, FAU.S CITY, NEB. Page Eighty-fitt Buick :: Dodge Oakland H. J. PRICHARD GARAGE :: FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA PHONE 404 CORNER FOURTEENTH AND HARl.AN Page Eighty mix T X 7 ALK-OYER designers study style tendencies, Walk-Over VV buyers get the advantages of purchasing at the right time and in quantities to insure a reasonable price, and the enormous Walk-Over factory output enables us to get THE NEW THINGS AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR POPULARITY BRANNIN CLOTHING CO. V j r h'iqhtl ei‘Cn OSWALD STUDIO For Best Work in Class Photos •ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND KODAK FINISHING Payc Ki{ htu-ci(jht