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

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ORANCE AND BLACK 1923 Class Prophecy A queer oriental place—the shadows in the corners deepened by the misty white glow of a crystal globe which stands in the middle of the room. In the depths of this globe the future of the class of 1923 will be revealed. The first two faces seen are those of Edna Coon and Margareta Rush. They have become famous for their wonderful educational methods. We will visit a High School where their system is used. In single file, as though on wings the students are moving along the sides of the halls. They stand on a bracket at the end of an aluminum pole and are carried to and fro by means of a cable overhead. There is not the least noise or confusion. A teacher stands at each door and works an electric switch for those that recite to him that period. Every two weeks the brains of the students are photographed and the pictures placed on file. All cheating is thus eliminated and the marks given are exact. Having already made such progress there is no telling what Edna and Margareta may accomplish. Next we see a large and pompous man moving with dignity through an enthusiastic crowd. He wears a genial smile and a heavy gold watch chain. He stops every now and then to speak to the children. He takes the babies up in one hand and dangles the watch chain in the other. The babies howl with terror at first but they are gradually hypnotized by the beautiful watch chain and by the chuckles of the big man. They do not know that he is more interested in the. votes of their Mamas than in them. For he is a politician and he is very wise. He is the Honorable Archibald Weaver. He disappears and in his place is a woman wearing a pink gingham apron with a big bow in the back. It is Beatrice Sharp. Now what in the world is she doing here? She had intended to teach k ndergarten in the Red Mud district and here she is doing housework in a family of two. This happy home is blotted out by a tragic scene on a Cannibal Isle. A distinguished looking woman rushes frantically into view. It is Ruth Rieschick. She married a handsome Cannibal not long ago. Just now she seems extremely agitated. She hurries up to the Cannibal Chief. “Have you seen anything of my husband?” The Cannibal Chief shifts his tooth pick and replies. “No Madame, not since dinner.” Now comes an angry turbulent mob. A multitude of people with flame of righteous indgination in their faces. They are led by an active young woman with bobbed copper colored hair. These are Irish rioters seeking justice and Mildred Elliott is their Joan of Arc. Something more peaceful follows. We find before us the Editor of a very popular publication. The room is very well furnished and on the wall is this quotation, “Always laugh at your own jokes, if you want anything done well, do it vourself.” At the desk sits Marvin Crush, Editor-in-Chief of the Whiz-Bang. Marvin is well along in years but is active as ever. He is conversing with another old gentleman. They seem to be good friends. Why, it is Wilbur Schindler. But how changed! They are discussing the wildness of modern youth. Wilbur has been deeply shocked by the doings of his grandchildren. A large white farm house appears. There is a white fence around the yard to keep the white chickens in their proper place. In the kitchen, is Blanche Pointer baking cream puffs. We cannot think of Blanche without Bertha Winkler. Looking carefully we sec Bertha at the busiest corner in Chicago. She is perched aloft in the traffic tower, working the signals. Here she can surely indulge in her love of excitement. Cecil Crook is the next member of the class revealed. He has taken great interest in vocal. The gyrations through which he can manipulate his voice are weird and wonderous, excelling all imitations of bird and beast. And we have his word for it that he never sings to the same assembly twice. Let us pass quickly on before he offers to display his talent. Mary Cameron’s face can be seen quite distinctly. There is no mistaking her. She has the same impish, innocent expression as of yore. However, she is engaged in a very doubtful occupation. We cannot tell just what she is doing. It may be that she accompanies Cecil on the tin horn. It may be—not. These musical personages are displaced by a tall lean figure well-known to all of us. Yet he is quaintly changed. He wears large blue goggles and has an absent minded air. In sooth a very learned man! He is our old friend Albert Huettner. He has won universal fame. He has made an exhaustive study of the habits and peculiarities of the American Fishworm. Herman Bippes ha shown strong business tendencies. He deals in Cheese. (Continued on page 28) Page fourteen

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ORANCE AND BLACK 1923 Senior History ] Iistory repeats itself. s says a well known and often quoted adage, -a do not 1 e surprised if our history happens to he in some respects much like a great many other class chronicles you have read. I here is still enough difference to give us personality of our own. Four years ago we climbed the steps of Falls t ity High and timidly took our places among our superior classmen. A few weeks later we organized as a class. Our officers were: Margaret Frazier, President: John Lichtv, Vice-President; Charles Uhlig, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Rankin. Sponsor. The two most interesting events for us during the season were the Freshmen Initiation given by the Sophomores and the Freshmen Return Party. We showed our true spirit by taking an active part in Athletics, and were represented on the staff by Clarence Gregg. The following year we put away our childish ways and adopted the airs of Sophomores. Elmer Massey was chosen President; Clarence Gregg, ice-President: Mildred Alderfer, Secretary and Treasurer, with Miss McAulcv, Sponsor. In Athletics we were represented by Cleo Hoffman and Lydia ulf. member of the Girls Basket Ball Team. Henry Scheitel and F.lmer Massey on the Football team: Berlyn Shields, Seward Jones and F.lmer Massey on the Base Ball team. Berlyn Shields acted as our representative on the Orange and Black Staff. The subjects that two years previous had sent our respect soaring to the loftiest heights, we as Juniors, determined to master. The trials and tribulations of Cicero and “Trig combined with Physics problems have at times almost proved our undoing. The officers elected for this year were: Cecil Crook. President; Cleo Hoffman, Vice-President; Wilma Coatney, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Harris, Sponsor. On October 4, a meeting was called for the election of three members of our class to the Advisory Board. I he three were Chjirles Uhlig, Helen Lichtv and Elmer Massey. An Inter-class Basket Ball Tournament was held in December and we are proud to say our team carried the honors. The Junior-Senior Banquet held April 2d, was a great success due to the patience and untiring efforts of Miss Harris. In Football we were represented by Berlyn Shields. Cecil Crook, F.lmer Massey, Melvin Johnson and Donald Lovelace. We were represented on the Staff by Elmer Massey, Class Representative; and Wilma Coatney. Assistant Editor. We also furnished three letter men for the Basket Ball Team. They were Berlyn Shields, Cecil Crook and Lorene Buising. Cleo Hoffman and Lydia Wulf retained their former places on the Girls Basket Ball beam. We organized as a Senior Class with the following officers : 1 )onald Lovelace, President; Wilma Coatney, Vice-President: and Helen Lichtv, Secretary and Treasurer and Miss Miner, our Sponsor. We were well represented in Athletics this year and had the honor of furnishing the Captains for both, the Boys and Girls Basket Ball I'cams and the Football Team. When the Orange and Black Staff was selected, Wilma Coatney was chosen Editor-in-Chief: Cecil Crook, Business Manager; Helen Lichtv, Snapshot F'ditor; Berlyn Shields, Organizations, and Mary Cameron, Class Representative. As we reluctantly move on to make room for the following classmen we wish to thank the F'aculty for the help and patience they have shown us during our four years in F. C. H. S. Especially do we wish to thank Miss Miner for her part in making our Senior year so pleasant and successful.— II. L. '23 Page thirteen

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ORANGE AND BLACK 1923 Last Will and Testament To whom it may concern: We the Class of 1923, of Falls City, in the county of Richardson and State of Nebraska, cons dering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this our last will and testament in the manner and form following, that is to say,— First: We appoint C. M. Britton of Falls City. Nebraska as Executor of this our last will and testament and do impower him to divide all our personal and real estate property in the manner and form as follows. Second: We desire that all our just debts be paid providing there is enough money in the treasury to pay them—if not then we wish that these debts be cancelled. Personally we bequeath as follows: Wilbur Schindler bequeaths his good behavior and knowledge of Physics to Tom Wittwer in hopes that Tom will complete his investigations concerning the lost motion in a dog’s tail. Helen Allen withdraws all claim to former suitors in favor of Celia Jane Lawrence. We insist that Herman Bippes leave his genteel manner to Harry Flowers. Lorene Buising bequeaths his ability to soothe referees to Captain Zorn. To Anna Margaret Brecht. Alice Camblin bequeaths her ability as “Cook.” Martha Cameron permits that Esther Mettz enjoy the company of one, namely, Frederick Burchard. 'fo Elizabeth Barton, Mary Cameron humibly bequeaths her admiration for Athletes. We desire that Gladys Smith fall heir to the “Speed” of Wilma Coatney. We recommend that Edna Coon leave her nightingale Charm to Grant Whitford. Harry Cook bequeaths his step-ladder to Albert Deckinger so he can get up in the morning. Ernest Cornford bequeaths his knowledge of making a dollar go a long way to John Wiltse. In concise form it is; buy four gallons of gasoline for a Lincolnette. Cecil Crook takes this opportunity of distributing his ability of “getting by”, to two by name, Harvey Whitaker and Douglas Cornell. We suggest that Leslie Dodds bequeath his hurry to John Whitaker. Mildred Elliott gives her Irish wit to Philena Uhlig. To Mildred Knickerbocker. Alice Crush bequeaths her coy manner. Marvin Crush bequeaths his sarcasm to Melville Kirk. George HaefTele desires that Clarence Nutter acquire his habit of keeping silent. Minnie Heilman bequeaths her punctuality to Nellie Lee Brecht. Albert Huettner bequeaths with pleasure, his eloquence to Arthur Miller. Helen James promises to leave her lip stick and surplus rouge to Florence Saylor. Melvin Johnson desires that William Steadman be blessed with his hearty laugh. Esther Kimmel gives her common sense to Pete Kaloidos. Juanita Kirkendall bequeaths her flirtations to Helen Fisher. We drop the hint that “Judge” Gagnon acquire the studious habits of Dora Kister. Helen Lichty bequeaths her constancy and faithfulness to Faye Reed. John Lichty bequeaths his spoonholder to Merle t’hl g. Donald Lovelace bequeaths his Sunday night dates to Orville Morris. Elmer Massey hands down his dancing pumps to David Kottman. Grace Mettz bequeaths her air of superiority to Hazel Hutchins. Grace Meyers bequeaths her habit of giggling to Cora WaldrofT. Nellie Nixon her next years growth to Mary Morgan. Ella Noyes bequeaths her “quiet way” to Sara Helen Simanton. Fern Percival leaves her compact to Elizabeth Whalen. Blanche Pointer bequeaths her wit and nerve to Inez Richardson. Flora Redwood bequeaths her simnv disposition to Zelma Martin. Frances Schlicker bequeaths her Dictionary to Genevivc Peterson. Ruth Rieschick now enjoying the front seat of a Ford Sedan bequeaths her place in the “can’t afford” to Barry Moeser. Beatrice Sharp gives her red pepper candy to I mo Morgan so that she can keep the boys away from her. Berlyn Shields bequeaths his ability to divide nothing by two to Harlan Hutchins. Margareta Rush bequeaths her ability to attend to her own business to Helen Ruth Reneker. Minta Sickel bequeaths her blushes to Daisy Mendenhall. Clare Thacker leaves his right to chew gum to Murray Whitford. Mable Thomas bestows on Morris Jones her collection of notes. Marv Towle bequeaths her future in the movies to Lucille Thomas. To Bobus Horroccii, Archibald Weaver bequeaths his mastery of Latin. Jessie Margaret Whetstine bequeaths her height to Frances Orr: her dignity to Lucille Matthews. Bertha Winkler has resolved to bestow her bobbed hair on Clara Eickhoff. We trust that on our request Frank Massey will acquire the pleasing smile of Carl Witt rock. (Continued on page 48) Page fifteen