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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1924 volume:

The 1924 O K A N G E A N D 3 5 L A C K Assembled By Student Body Of Falls City High School At Falls City, Nebraska Truly Walters, Editor-In-Chief Wilbert Zorn, Business Manager L. L. Smith, Sponsor Photographer Engraver..... Printer...... ................ Knight, Falls City Burger Engraving Co., Kansas City Redfield Printing Co., Kansas City ORANGE AX I) BLACK 1924 FOREWORD Our aim has been to record the achievements of the class and the events of the closing school year. We desire that this book shall have a permanent effect upon the future classes of Falls City High School; that they shall see wherein we have succeeded or failed, and profit by our experiences; and that it shall serve as a perpetual reminder to those graduating in the class, of the joys experienced during this High School career, spurring them on to further efforts for the honor of themselves and the school. Ed i tor-in - Ch ief ORDER OF BOOKS 1 FACULTY AND CLASSES 2 ATHLETICS 3 ACTIVITIES 4 ODDS AND ENDS Page Two U ’dication 1)0 aIiou? to rl u extent oj out ulutitieA, out uppteciutiou oj tlte Auppott jiOen to uA ami to fl uctiOitioA oj out Aeltoof, Hi| out jtiend uiiJ teucfiet, We dedicate tluA ijcat- Coot. Iff,, 0„«„r a SBf««e, t„ Oil,, if 1 . SmitK. an Page 1 hree ORANGE AND BLACK W24 APPRECIATION We, the Orange and Black Staff of ’24, wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to all who have so willingly worked for us and with us in the editing of this annual. Especially do we feel indebted to Burchard, Hartman, and Hoppe, for the cartooning, and to Rosetta Hahn and Elizabeth Barton for their assistance in putting out copies. We have labored many hours, striving and using our every effort to make this annual one that will stand out as one of the best, if not the best, ever published in F. C. H. S. We feel that we were chosen on this Staff because you had confidence and faith in us, and we have put forth our best, and given the best we have to give, that you might not be dissappointed in us and in this book. If, in your opinion, we have failed in our attempt, we are sorry; yet we trust that these words will assure you that your co-operation and support have been gratefully accepted, and have helped to push our work onward and upward toward success. Page Four ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 Page Five OH ASCI-: AM) HLACK 1924 THE FACULTY C. M. Britton Nellie Lee Holt Mrs. Ralph Ilealcl John Boswell Principal English Music Science Olive Crowe Spanish Helen Haymes Domestic Science B. H. Groves Superintendent Margaret Miner Commercial Helen Wheeler History G. F. Cummins Floy De Wald Marie Harmer L. L. Smith Mathematics Normal Training Latin Manual Training Page Six ORANGE AND BLACK W24 Page Seven OllAXUE AM) BLACK 1924 CLIFT ADAMS, “Horseshoe” If you would have a faithful servant serve yourself. GLADYS ADAMS, “Lady” What lurks behind a dimple? ELIZABETH BARTON, “Betty” It is better to laugh than to be sighing. Glee Club, ’21, ’22. ANNA MARGARET BRECHT, “Anny” I never interrupt, I just burst in. Glee Club, ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24; Sec.-Treas. ’21; Pres. ’22; Staff ’24; Commercial Contest ’24; Prop. Mgr. School Play; Advertising Mgr. Senior Play; “Bells of Beaujolais.” NELLIE LEE BRECHT, “Katrinka” Never missed because she is ahvays present. Glee Club ’21, ’22, ’23. ’24; Basket ball ’24; Acc. Bovs’ Glee Club ’24; “Cherry Blossoms”; “Bells of Beau-jolais.” FREDERIC BURCHARD, “Flip” I ivould rather sleep than eat. Glee Club ’23, ’24; Band ’22; Orchestra ’23, ’24; “Bells of Beaujolais.” Pa-)i Eight ORANGE ANI) It LACK l!)2i DOUGLAS CORNELL, “Doug” Many a maid has gazed into mine eyes and swooned away. Glee Club ’24; Orchestra, ’22, ’28, ’24; Senior Prophecy; Senior Play; “Bells of Beaujolais.” MARGARET COUPE, “Marg” Still water may run deep, but— STEPHEN COUPE, “Steve” The Great Stone Face. VERA COUPE, “Jeff” Such a pretty little face. Glee Club ’23, ’24. LUCILLE CRAWFORD, “Luke” She's as bright as her hair? Vice-Pres. ’23; Senior Play. ALBERT DECKINGER, Al” I cannot remember my first sweetheart. Basketball ’24. Page Nine on AX a E AXI) BLACK 1924 ALMA DEUCHLER, “Dike No. 1” I do not dare to lift my eyes. SADIE DEUCHLER, “Dike No. 2” One of those silent persons. JULIA EBERHARDT, “Sweetie” If Jidie comes can George be far behind? Glee Club ’24; “Bells of Beaujolais.” CLEO EDWARDS, “Eddie” Others may strive for honor and fame, Ih,t it’s my desire to entertain. ALBERTA ERNST, “Al” She dwelt among untrodden ways. Glee Club ’23, ’24. CLARA EICKHOFF, “Ikey” Cleopatra must have been a blonde. Glee Club ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24. Page Ten ORANGE AN1) BLACK V.)24 FREDA FISCHER, “Fishie” Child! Child! What will you do next? HARRY FLOWERS, “Lucy” On with the dance, let joy be unrefined. Glee Club, ’24; Basbet Ball ’24; Football ’23; “Bells of Beaujolais.” MARGARET FORNEY, “Forney” Winds may come and winds may go, But I blow on forever. Basketball, ’23, ’24; Glee Club, ’24. GLADYS GIBSON “Glad” She flirts too much; such women are dangerous. KEITH GRAHAM “Ham” I never trouble trouble Till trouble troubles me. STELLA GRAVES “Gravy” I’m but a stranger here below, Salem is my home. Interclass Tournament, ’24. Page Eleven ORAXCE AXD {LACK 1924 ROSETTA HAHN “Rosy-Posy” One of the shining lights of commerce. Glee Club, ’22, ’23, ’24. ROBERT HORROCKS “Bob” I am myself and the more I know me, The better I like Me! Glee Club, ’23, ’24; Orchestra, ’23, 24; Band, ’22, ’23; Advisory Board, ’22; Secy. Treas., ’23, 24; Staff, ’23, ’24; Bus. Mgr. “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh”; Senior Play. HAZEL HUTCHINS “Lefty” In the spring the young men’s fancies lightly turn to thoughts of her. Glee Club, ’22, ’23, ’24; Senior Play. VELMA INKS “Shorty” Reason rules her mind. MORRIS JONES “Rulo” Music is the speech of the angels— Especially trombone music. Glee Club, ’22, ’24; Orchestra, ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24; Band, ”22, ’23; Prop. Com. Senior Play. ALAN KIRK “Corky” I am rather stunning. Pa ye Twelve ORANGE AND BLACK n 24 CELIA JANE LAWRENCE “Johnnie Boy” Let me tell you how wonderful I am. Glee Club ’23, ’24; “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh“The Bells of Beaujolais.” DE FOREST LEWIS “Frosty” Where ignorance is bliss ’tis folly to be wise. Glee Club ’24; Basketball ’24; Football ’23; Track ’22. IRENE KISTNER “Rene” Wildness incarnate. Glee Club ’22, ’23, 24. MILDRED KNICKERBOCKER “Babe” She is little, she is tvise, she’s a terror for her size. Class Will ’24; Decorative Manager Senior Play. DAVID KOTTMAN “Dave” Too good for this wicked world. MARVIN LANE “Toughy” I’d like to be real tough and drink pop. Property Committee Senior Play. Page Thirteen ORANGE AXD BLACK W24 ROSALIE LINSLEY “Frenchy” She hasn’t much of a past, but oh, what a future. Secy-Treas. ’22; Advisory Board ’22; Staff ’24; Senior Play. FRANK MASSEY “Dinky” He is not absolutely bad, but he has his devilish moments. LESTER MCDONALD “Hasher” I am an insecticide to the germs of knowledge. Football, 2nd Team. RUTH McDonald “Mac” She still believes in Santa Claus. Glee Club ’22. ESTHER METTZ “Es” She is noted for her presence of speech. Basketball ’22, ’23, Capt. ’24. 1MO MORGAN “Mo” A shining lily of the valley. Page Fourteen GRANGE AND liLACK W24 ORVILLE MORRIS “Gooseneck” The plan’s the thing. Football ’23; Basketball ’23; Band ’22; Orchestra ’22; “Mrs. Bump-stead-Leigh.” IRVIN NIEMEYER “Nervy” Sunset was a torch to light hitn home. Glee Club ’24. EDGAR NORTON “Jocko” As man may, he fought his fight. Football ’23. CARROLL NOTT “Hiram” The man ivitli the line catches the fish. CLARENCE NUTTER “Big Boy” To this youth let us present the red geranium. Pres. ’21; Football ’22, ’23; Track ’21 GEORGE REID “Penny” I am a man after my own? heart. Vice-Pres. ’21; Senior Play. Page Fifteen OliANC.E AXI) BLACK 1924 HELEN RUTH RENEKER “Doc” Words fail us in this crisis. Glee Club ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24; Class History; Senior Flay; “Bells of Beau-jolais.” LEON RICHARDSON “Weenee” And oft my soul aspires, To play the drum in the heavenly choir. Glee Club ’24; Band ’22. SADIE RIEGER “Sad” One of the free ones. MABLE ROSS “Mab” Nobody is perfect, but I am nearly so. ORVILLE RUEGGE “Farmer” I devote so much time to my studies that I have none left for the girls. LOVELLE SCONCE “Sconcie” If English don’t kill me, Commercial Law must. Basketball ’23, ’24. Page Sixteen ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 SARA HELEN SIMANTON “Si” If you have a friend worth loving, love him. Basketball ’22, ’23, ’24; Commercial Contest; “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh Bus. Mgr. Senior Play. ELLA STEINBRINK “School-marm” Saying is nothing, doing is everything. Glee Club ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24. MAY TAYLOR “Maybe” A ivee hit shy of strangers. PETER TESSON “Cadiz” A man of mystery from the great southeast. THELMA WALLER “Brownie” If I’m not beautiful, I’m attractive. CORA WALLRAFF “Cory” She’s just a different style. Page Seventeen ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 TRULY WALTERS “Lady Jane” No remarks about altitude. Acc. Girls’ Glee Club ’24; Editor-in-Chief Orange and Black ’24. HARVEY WHITAKER “Hob” Why girls leave home. Glee Club ’23; Orchestra ’21, ’22 Football ’22, ’23; Pres. ’24; Band ’22 Baseball ’21; “Cherry Blossom” Senior Play. JOHN WHITAKER “Marcel” Greater men than I may have lived, but I have my doubts. Glee Club ’23, 24; Band ’22; Orchestra ’21, ’22; Vice Pres. ’22, ’24; Staff ’22; “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh,” Cheer Leader ’24; “Cherry Blossom”; “Bells of Beaujolais”; Senior Play. GRANT WHITFORD “Jew” Liked by everyone—especially himself. Glee Club ’22, ’23, ’24; Basketball ’23, ’24; Track ’21, ’22; Staff ’21; Cheer Leader ’22, ’23; “Cherry Blossom”; “Bells of Beaujolais”; Senior Play. JOHN WILTSE “The Rural Sheik” am afraid to smile—’tivould break too many hearts. Glee Club ’23, ’24; Band ’23. JULIA WISSINGER “Juliet” Romeo! Romeo! Where are you, Romeo! Page Eighteen ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 WILFRED YOUNG “Arkansaw” My days are spent in argument, my nights in planning them. “Mrs. Bumpsteatl-Leigh.” WILBERT ZORN “Dutch” “We are going to mm this right, or we are not going to run it at all.” Football ’20, ’21, ’22, Capt. ’23; Basketball ’22, ’23, Capt. ’24; Track ’21, ’22; Glee Club ’22; Staff ’24. MISS NELLIE LEE HOLT, Sponsor She made us what we are today. We hope she’s satisfied. pagc Nineteen OR AX a E AXD BLACK 1924 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago there come into the Falls City High School a new group of Freshmen, green and unaccustomed to the wisdoms and tribulations of High School life. In this respect they were similar to those that had preceded them—but in others they were different and were immediately given the name of being one of the best and most unusual classes in F. C. H. S. To prove this fact, you may need only to look further. After we had been duly initiated into the secrets of Freshmanhood, we elected our class officers for the year. They were Clarence Nutter, President; Georg? Reid, Vice-President, and Anna Margaret Brecht, Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Herrick was chosen Class Sponsor. Wilbert Zorn was our representative on the football squad. Our Freshman year passed rather uneventfully but successfully. In 1922 we began to gain more confidence in ourselves and took the revenge that had been smouldering in our hearts from the time of our Freshman initiation, upon the innocent Freshies of 1922. With the help of our class officers, Anna Margaret Brecht as President, John Whitaker as Vice President, and Rosalie Linsley as Secretary and Treasurer, with Miss Gregory as Sponsor, the party was made a success. Zorn again made the football team besides being our only representative in Boys’ Basketball. Esther Mettz and Sara Helen Simanton were the only Sophomores on the Girls’ Basketball Team. In 1923 we elected Grand Whitford President, Lucille Crawford, Vice President, and Robert Horrocks, Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Holt was chosen Class Sponsor. On the football team we had five men, Wilbert Zorn, Clarence Nutter, Harvey Whitaker, Grant Whitford, and Harold Lippold. We were represented by Wilbert Zorn, Orville Morris, Grant and Murray Whitford in Basketball. Four girls of the Junior Class, Lovelle Sconce, Margaret Forney, Sara Helen Simanton and Esther Mettz displayed their ability on the Basketball floor. The Girls’ Interclass Basketball Tournament was won by the Juniors. In our Junior year we also purchased our pins and rings which satisfied our most exclusive tastes. Thanks to Miss Holt’s unfailing interest in our class, her creative ideas, and untiring efforts, we were able to entertain the Seniors of 1923 at one of the prettiest and most delectable banquets in the history of F. C. H. S. Our social and mental activities developed rapidly in our Senior year of 1924. At the beginning of this year we elected Harvey Whitaker President, John Whitaker Vice President, and Robert Horrocks Secretary and Treasurer. By a unanimous vote of approval, Miss Holt was again chosen Class Sponsor. In footba 1 with Wilbert Zorn as Captain, seven men made their letters. They were Orville Morris, Clarence Nutter, Edgar Norton, De Forest Lewis, Murray and Grant Whitford. Both the boys’ and girls’ Basketball teams were largely composed of Seniors, Deckinger, Lewis, Zorn and Whitford playing on the boys’ team while E. Mettz, N. L. Brecht, S. H. Simanton, M. Forney, and L. Sconce were on the girls’ team. Both the boys and girls of our class won the Interclass Tournament this year. The play, “Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh” given by Falls City High, featured five Seniors, and four of the Class of ’24 were chosen to speak at the Rotary Club on the subject of “Roosevelt.” In the Glee Club Operetta, nine out of twelve principals, Douglas Cornell, Julia Eberhardt, John Whitaker, Nellie I ee Brecht, Anna Margaret Brecht, Frederic Burchard, Celia Jane Lawrence, Grant Whitford and Helen Ruth Reneker, with Truly Walters as accompanist, helped to make it a success. After a week of research, studying and writing, twenty-five per cent of all the essays sent to the American legion Contest were sent in by Seniors. From these we gleaned a fair per cent of the prizes and honorable mentions. John Whitaker received second prize, and Rosalie Linsley, third, while five out of seven honorable mentions were given to Stephen Coupe, Douglas Cornell, Ella Steinbrink, Harvey Whitaker and Nellie Lee Brecht. The Vice President of our class, John Whitaker, also earned the honors of first place in the District Oratorical Contest at Lincoln, given by the Kansas City Star and those of third place at the same contest covering fifty counties, which was given at Emporia, Kansas. The comedy drama entitled “Adam and Eva” was chosen by the Seniors as their Class Play and after much hard work was presented to the public on the night of May 23. Our class was represented on the Orange and Black Staff by Truly Walters, as Editor-in-Chief, Wilbert Zorn as Business Manager, Rosalie Linsley for Organizations, Anna Margaret Brecht for Snapshots, and Robert Horrocks as Senior Representative. The Class of 1924 takes this opportunity to thank the faculty of F. C. H. S. for the four successful years which mark the closing period of their career in public school life and activities. Page Twenty H. R. R. OR AX (IE AXD BLACK 1921 CLASS PROPHECY OF 1924 A trip to New York gave me a great deal of pleasure not long ago. Robert Horrocks, at present a famous manufacturer of saw-toothed spoons on which babies may cut their teeth, invited me to spend a few days with him in the metropolis. Robert met me at the station and as it was rather late we decided to go to the Pennsylvania and spend the night. We left the station and stepped into an Essex coach. The driver turned for instructions and as Robert said, “The Pennsylvania,” I beheld the countenance of Elizabeth Barton. At the hotel, while we were registering, someone gave me a terrific slap on the back. I wiped the ink from my eye and when I had recovered my teeth I found Carroll Nott beaming at my side. The three of us seated ourselves and had an interesting talk—Carroll was occupied in lighting the torch of the Statue of Liberty every night. He told us about many of our old classmates. Helen Ruth Reneker had recently been appointed to blow out the street lights every morning, while Sara Helen Simanton stopped all the streets that ran through the business district. Cora Wallraff and Ruth McDonald found that the only way they could get a kick out of life was by driving mules for an excavating company. Gladys Adams was employed by the government to lick postage stamps. Wilbert Zorn won more honors at the international bill posters contest, having defeated all other contenders with ease. Nellie Lee Brecht was manager of America’s largest dairy, The Powerful Dairy Company. The Street Railway Company employed Freda Fischer as chief street car winder for the new type cars which they had just installed. The only other of our old friends that he knew of was Alberta Ernst. She had become violently enamored of a cannibal chieftain and had eloped with him to become queen of his tribe. Robert and I retired soon and the next morning were on the streets early. About two blocks away we heard a familiar voice calling, “Paper! Daring Rum Runners Caught.” The newsboy was none other than Grant Whitford. I purchased a paper and as I was conversing with Grant I heard a disturbance. A street cleaner was vigorously defending himself from the ouslaught of a man who was ardently wielding a monkey wrench. Robert and I considered it our solemn duty to uphold the peace so we dashed into the fray. Imagine how astonished I was when I saw that the street cleaner and plumber were John and Harvey Whitaker engaged in a cousinly quarrel. Harvey had been repairing the water main and we finally convinced him that John had not purposely swept rubbish into the manhole. We left them still inclined to argue and met De Forest Lewis coming down the street with a huge bundle of umbrellas. He said that he was employed as an umbrella tester. He jumped off the Woolworth building and if the umbrellas were good ones he landed safely. Evidently they had all been good. Robert had to make a purchase so we entered a department store. A fashion show was in progress, two beautiful models clad in gorgeous gowns stepped into view upon a platform. They were Sadie Rieger and Alma Deuenler. Robert accosted the floorwalker. When he turned to see what we wanted we recognized Alan Kirk. Alan knew where several of our old classmates were. Marvin Lane was president of the Arrow Shirt and Collar company. Edgar Norton was manager of a branch factory of the same company. It is his portrait which adorns all of the Arrow advertisements. David Kottman was an eminent physician and surgeon. He specialized in canine chiropody and had recently invented rubber shoes for dogs so that they could be worn on rainy days. If the dog wished to enter the house the shoes could be removed and there would not be footprints on clean floors. Alan also told us that Thelma Waller and Celia Jane Lawrence were now joint owners of the Western Story Magazine. They had purchased a ranch in Montana and were gathering material for a series of articles dealing with the habits of the domestic cow. Margaret Coupe in order to satisfy her longing for adventure had accepted the position of Spanish Instructor in the University of California. Alan had gone to Buffalo, New York for a vacation and while there had watched Hazel Hutchins go over the falls in a wheel chair. She made the trip daily and had only broken a shoulder and one of the Ten Commandments. The Ringling Bros, circus had exhibited in Buffalo. Cleo Edwards was chief nurse to the elephants and in his spare time had the habit of writing poetry. The doctors say he may recover in time. Alan then led us to the hardware department where Robert was to make his purchase. An unusual sale of cut glass can openers was being held. Hardware was flying and people with disheveled clothing were fighting in vain to get nearer the counter. We walked up a stairway to gain a more advantageous view point. Behind (Continued on Page 52) Page Twenty-one OKAS (IE AND KLAVK 1924 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Ladies and Gentlemen, Board of Education, Superintendent, Teachers and Friends: Upon behalf of my client, the Class of 24 of the Falls City High School of Falls City, Richardson County, State of Nebraska, U. S. A., 1 have called you together, upon this solemn occasion to listen to her last will and testament. Listen then, one and all, while I read the document, as duly drawn up and sworn to: We, the Class of 1924, in sixty-eight individual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory and nearly superhuman understnding, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby making void all former wills or promises made heretofore by us. First: To our esteemed Teachers we leave inexpressible gratitude and good wishes, they who have made our, all-too-short career in this edifice of learning, an unqualified success. Second: Having held ourselves in direct bearing by our mighty self-respect, we will the necessary elements in developing the same to the Juniors. Third: We likewise give this same Junior Class, John Whitaker’s knowledge of the Universe in whole or in part. We trust the class will be able to survive. Fourth: We leave our astuteness to study to the deserving, if rowdy, Sophomores. Fifth: Our dignity and sophistication we bequeath the Freshmen. (They need it.) Sixth: Again, to esteemed Faculty we bequeath all startling information we may have furnished them in various examinations. We trust they will feel at perfect liberty to make use of all such bits of wisdom for the enlightenment of the classes to come. Seventh: To our Sponsor, Miss Holt, the ever enduring admiration and friend- ship of the class of 24. Eighth: Individually— Clift Adams, going out into a serious world, bequeaths his frivolity to Neal Mulligan. To those she deems worthy Gladys Adams will give the prescription for her “Cream of Roses’ complexion. Elizabeth Barton leaves languishing glances to a certain Junior Boy. Anna Margaret Brecht leaves all early flirtations for One. Nellie Lee Brecht’s four cylinder giggle she wishes to bequeath Betty Whalen. (She feels Betty needs a new one.) Frederic Burchard leaves his manner of always being in a hurry to Edwin Green-wald. Douglas Cornell wishes his studious ways to be left in care of Alfred Hartman with the provision that he use carefully and on event of his graduation, present them with due formality to Lorraine Mayfield. Margaret Coupe leaves her quiet, unaffected manners to Fern Dunn, Emma Louise Fisher and Maude Harriet Weaver, with hope that they benefit thereby. Stephen Coupe wishes Harlan Hutchins to have his habit of constant talking. Vera Coupe has delved far into the peculiarities of This Life. Her knowledge is incomparable. She feels she must present some of her learnedness to Barry Moeser. Lucille Crawford will, upon the demands of Helen Brown impart a secret concerning the darkening of Titian Hair. Albert Deckinger presents his cake-eater’s style and mannerism to Fierce Hoppe. Alma Deuchler cannot be persuaded to leave her flirtation to Gladys Smith. But she will bequeath the same a portion of her studiousness. Sadie Deuchler is preparing a course of lectures on “We Modern Women. Our Rights.” She hereby issues Daisy Mendenhall a special entrance pass. Julia Eberhardt has a Ford Chauffeur whom she will, on demand, loan to Helen Fisher. Anyone feeling the lack of a sense of humor may apply to Cleo Edwards. His is so immense he can part with a large amount. So underclassmen, you need not rush. Clara Eickhoff and Gladys Gibson wish to offer themselves for an hour’s discussion with Eloise Kirk and Madeline Vogt, on the subject, “Pals.” Alberta Ernst wills her daily rides with her brother to Imogene Miller. Freda Fisher must leave Gladys Lichty. She places her in the care of Gertrude Fritz. Harry Floyers offers his ‘La Rose” hair oil to Herbert Knight. Continued on page 62 Page 'Twenty-t wo Page Twenty-three ORANGE AND BLACK 1024 y lHQ ©'Tf. Page Twenty-four ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Three short years have rolled away, bringing to us much of wisdom and of pleasure. How little we realized what lay before us when we were unsophisticated Freshmen; then as Sophomores our eyes were gradually opened to the fact that we must build our success as a class and leave behind us celebrated “footprints in the sands of time”; and now we have not let our Junior year pass by without accomplishing, and accomplishing well, the tasks set before us. When our class organized in September the class officers were chosen as follows: William Steadman, president; Mary Morgan, vice-president; Faye Woods, secretary; Florence Saylor, treasurer. Miss Miner has been our class sponsor, and indeed, dear readers, we do not know what we would have done without her. The first celebration of the year was a class picnic given at Rulo on the banks of the old Missouri. We feel that the dramatic talent of F. C. H. S. is very well represented in the Junior Class. When the High School play, “Mrs Bumpstead-Leigh,” was given, its success was largely due to the ability of those members of the Junior class that took part in it. Another theatrical success, entirely our own, was the program entitled “An Ev’nin’ O’ Phun,” given March 14, to raise money for the Banquet. Our class has been well represented in the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs and the Orchestra, whose talent we think is much above the ordinary. We are very proud of our rings and pins, which we received early in March, and think no future class can equal us in selection. And last but not least are our football and basketball representatives. On the football team, we had Merle Uhlig and Daris Bunch. At the close of the season Daris was elected Captain for next year, and we know that both boys will help in giving F. C. H. S. a winning team. In basketball we had but one representative, Merle Uhlig, and as a regular he was one of the team’s good players. The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held on May 3, 1924. Oh readers of this, our class history, you cannot know with what pleasure and expectation we look forward to our last glorious year in Falls City High, the prospective dreams of which we shall do our best to make a reality. M. E. B. ’25 Page Twenty-five JUNIOR CLASS First Row—(left to right)—William Steadman, Pres.; Ermel Parrock, Pierce Hoppe, Louisa Sauer, Neal Mulligan, Philena Uhlig, Marv Morgan, Vice Pres. Second Row—Clifford Faidley, Lena Koepke, Barry Moeser, Opal Mullins, Frederick Keller, Gertrude Fritz. Third Row—Boyd Hughes, Laurel Yoesel, Elouise Kirk, Madeline Vogt, Merle Uhlig, Daisy Mendenhall, Elizabeth Whalen. Fourth Row—George Merritt, Gladys Morris, Leith Graham, Maude Harris, William Margrave, Maude Pointer. Fifth Row—Joseph Miles, Avice Thomas, Marietta Bode, Ocie Cranston, Melville Kirk. Sixth Row—Kathryn Simpson, Miss Margaret Miner, Class Sponsor; Faye Reed. Seventh Row—Ruth Kloepfel, Claude Fergus, Alma Hughes, Milo Hoppe, Helen Fisher, John Ernst. Eighth Row—Gladys Tucker, Frances Preusse, Helen Brown, Fay Snyder, Minnie Halbert, John Koehler, Zelma Martin. Ninth Row—Alfred Hartman, Fern Taylor, Lester Wilson, Fern Bowers, Warren Hysell, Marian Camblin. Bottom Row—Faye Woods, Secy.; Daris Bunch, Arline Bryan, Doris Sharp, Foy Snyder, Clarence Hilgenfeldt, Florence Saylor, Treas. Page Twenty-six OBANUK AM) BLACK W24 JUNIOR CLASS Motto: Launched but not anchored. Colors: Maroon and gray. Officers President: William Steadman. Vice President: Mary Morgan. Secretary: Faye Woods. Treasurer: Florence Saylor. Class Advisor: Margaret Miner. Class Roll Marietta Bode—Demure, studious. Fern Bowers—Good-natured. Helen Brown—A merry pal. Arline Bryan—Sweet and generous. Daris Bunch—Big boy. Marian Camblin—Business all through. Ocie Cranston—Ladylike character. John Ernst—A wise owl. Clifford Paid ley-—Bashful. Claude Fergus—Good boy. Helen Fisher—Mighty pretty. Gertrude Fritz—Sweetly thoughtful. Leith Graham—Absent-minded. Minnie Halbert—Care-free. Maude Harris—Industrious. Alfred Hartman—Wild man. Clarence Hilgenfeldt—Subdued, firm. Milo Hoppe—Serenely satisfied. Pierce Hoppe--A keen kid. Alma Hughes—Ever dreaming. Boyd Hughes—A flirt. Warren Hvsell—S’eepy. Frederick Keller—Likes bobbed hair. Elouisc Kirk—Everything nifty. Melville Kirk—Kinping dude. Ruth Kloepful—Pleasant, hopeful. John Koehler—Always willing. Lena Koepke—Reserved. Wil iam Margrave—Warbler. Zelma Martin—Bright girl. Daisy MendenhaP—Adorable. George Merritt—Shorthand shark. Joseph Miles—Smart fellow. Barry Moeser—Fussy fellow. Mary Morgan—Chattering woman. Gladys Morris—Peppy. Neal Mulligan—Irish wit. Ermel Parrock—ReaPy cute. Maude Pointer—Aspiring. Frances Preusse—Good girl. Faye Reed—Beautiful, but not dumb. Louisa Sauer—Gracious, sweet. Florence Saylor—Mamma’s tomboy. Doris Sharp—Diplomatic. Fay Snyder—Whiz Bang. Foy Snyder—Step on the gas. William Steadman—Be calm. Kathryn Sympson—Surely hopeful. Fern Saylor—Thoughtful, quiet. Avice Thomas—Bright ideas. Gladys Tucker—Mama’s doll. Merle Uhlig—Real dude. Philena Uhlig—Generous, jolly. Madeline Vogt—Light-hearted. Elizabeth Whalen—Bobbed Betty. Lester Wilson—Daring. Faye Woods—Just perfect. Page Twenty-seven Laura Yoesel—Very mild. SOPHOMORE HISTORY The Freshman class of last year was a very bright class, green and otherwise, so of course the Sophomores of this year are still monuments along the line of brightness. We may not rival our own national statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World,” or even the head-light of an engine, but we are certainly a “bunch” of lucifer matches—eighty-five in number. Our torch bearers are: Miss Haymes.........................................Sponsor. David Harmon .....................................President. LeRoy Walters ...............................Vice-President. Helen Boose .......................Secretary and Treasurer. As members of the Sophomore class, we have extended every effort to do our share toward making various social events of the year a success. Early in the fall, the Sophomores realized the Freshmen needed a little “brushing up,” so we gave them an initiation into the mysticisms of F. C. H. S. On a later date the Freshmen gave the Sophomores a return party. At the opening of the basket ball season, a Sophomore team was organized, which captured third honors in the Inter-Class Basket Ball Tournament. On the football team, Arthur Spain, William Heiser and LeRoy Walters won their letters. Along musical and dramatic lines we also showed ourselves proficient, being represented in the play, “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh,” and also entertaining the students in a convocation period with a musical program. On the whole, this has been a very successful year, thanks to the Faculty and our Sponsor, Miss Haymes, and when we return next Fall as Juniors, we are determined to make that year an even greater one for ourselves and the Orange and Black. L. W. ’26 Page Twenty-eight SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row (left to right)—Gladys Lichty, Mary Adele Simon, Edwin Towle, Lucille Thomas, James Reid, Richard Reid, Delphia Mosiman, Clarence Krecklow. Second Row—Susie Bippes, Clarence Biles, Erna Koepke, Thelma Bates, George Strawhahn, Gladys Smith, Edna Camblin. Third Row—Homer Sandrock, Martha Weaver, Nellie Reavis, Helen May Alexander, Helen Ruth Klumb, Edna Fehr. Fourth Row—Gladys Lemmon, Max McDonald, Eldon Fryer, Clara Krueger, Joan Nulk. Fifth Row—Ruth Sharp, Arthur Bragdon, Gertrude Long, David Harmon, President; Roy Grush, Dolly Stokes. Sixth Row—Maude Auxier, Le Roy Walters, Vice President; Helen Ilaymes, Sponsor, Marie Sauer, Helen Boose, Secretary and Treasurer. Seventh Row--Ruth Merritt, Jessie Mullens, William Allen, Ruth Snyder, Edna Harkendorf, Edwin Kimmel. Eighth Row—Howard Craig, Ardis Weakly, William Deckinger, Ethel Coatney, Carol Thomas. Ninth Row—Fanny Knepper, Ralph Vogt, Erma Mayer, Herman Hahn, Garnet Sconce, Helen McComber. Tenth Row—Inez Richardson, Hannah Bailey, Lothair Reiger, Emogene Miller, Homer Wiltse, Francis Orr, Kermit Kerns. Bottom Row—Harlan Hutchins, William Heiser, Nettie Bell, Harrietta Mosena, Henry Hartman, Katherine Ruegge, Catherine Reischick, Marguerite Linsacum. Page 'Twenty-nine ORANGE AND BLACK 1024 We, the Freshmen of Falls City High, entered our first year in that sehoo! eighty-four strong. In the middle of the second semester the members of the class were very grieved to lose a cheerful classmate and efficient president in Billy Kirk, when he moved to Osawatomie, Kansas. We later became partially reconciled to our loss of a president in finding an able substitute in our vice-president, Carl Zimmerman. Throughout the year Wilbur Schock served us faithfully and well as secretary and treasurer. When we elected our class officers we also chose Miss Crowe as class sponsor. We found that we were more than justified in our choice and much of our success was due to her. We were looked upon as very green. Toward the last end of the year, however, we were not of such a vivid hue. We were efficiently assisted in this shading process by the Sophomores at our initiation party on September 28, 1923. We enjoyed it immensely and did our Freshman best to return it in October. We were we'l represented in football by Herald Cheever, who was a “sub” on the first eleven. During the year our gii’ls were active in basketball, each practice finding a number of them present. In the tournament we were against the Sophomores, who won by a narrow margin. Our other class event was a party in the “gym.” M. W. ’27 Page Thirty FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row (left to right)—Lawrence Wilson, Alice Kammerer, Clarence Rieger, Irene Hughes, Joe Barrett, Martha Rieschick, Glenn Peck. Second Row—-Robert McDonald, Lorena Lewis,, Edwin Greenwald, Emma Louise Fisher, Loren Allison, Mildred Knisley. I bird Row—Charles Ruch, Elizabeth Goltz, Kenneth Gribble, Bernice Dunn, William Ketter, Ruth Tibbetts, Harriet Custer. Fourth Row—Bernice Steinbrink, William Buthman, Cora Gaither, Norvall Butler, Lela Deaton, Harper Marsh, Gladys Peck (Deceased), Mary Weaver. Fifth Row—Ruth Yoder, Dorothy Hardenburger, Vahan Margarian, Imogeno Schmitt, Orville Schulenberg, Opal Chesney, William Schrenk. Sixth Row—Elmer Hey, Blanche Jones, Emmanuel Weakly, Ruby Crother, Raymond Nicholson, Amanda Hartman. Seventh Row—Herbert Witt, Barbara Settles, Harry Seegar, Jessie Fisher, Harold Cox, Emma Nixon, Roma Stump. Eighth Row—Sara Ridden, Erma Ramsey, James Smith, Pearl Bassett, Roy Saylors, Dorothy Haeffele, Fred Zorn, Ruth Maust. Ninth Row—Mildred Wiltse, Ruth Zeigler, LeRoy Little, Fern Dunn, Donald Hysell, Belva Moody, Duane Wamsley. Tenth Row—Herbert Knight, Mabel Beatty, Albert Bowmaster, Loraine Mayfield, Kenneth Sand rock, Ruby Asendorf. Eleventh Row—Harold Cheever, Leona Adams, Margaret Grow, Maude Harriet Weaver, Etta Durfee, Wilma Bertram. Kenneth Gaither. Bottom Row—Carl Zimmerman, Vice President; William Kirk, President; Olive Crow, Sponsor; Wilbur Schock, Secretary and Treasurer. Page Thirty-one ORANGE AND BLACK W24 Page Thirty-two ORANGE ANI) BLACK W24 i Pa ye Thirty-three ORANGE AN1) BLACK 1924 HARRY FLOWERS: Flowers, since he was big, rangy, and fast on his feet, was placed at tackle. Harry played an erratic brand of football all season. But once he entered into the spirit of the game he held his ground like a stone wall. He lacked experience but as the season closed he was improving and did his bit against Hiawatha. In this game he substituted for Uhlig in a creditable manner. WILLIAM HEISER: Reiser, quarterback, one year man, has more football brains than statute, as was evidenced in the satisfactory manner he filled Whitaker's shoes when necessary. Bill lacks weight, which is more than offset by level-headedness. We expect some good work from him next year. REUBEN KAISER: Kaiser, guard, was a new man on the Falls City gridiron squad, but he filled his position very capably. His weight and build were of exceptional value on the line. He broke through opponents’ lines repeatedly, throwing their backs for big losses. He will return next year. I)E FOREST LEWIS: Lewis, end, although playing his initial season was a valuable addition to the team from the beginning. He was tall, making an exceptionally good target for forward passes. Also, he succeeded in breaking up opponents interference, allowing few gains to be made around his end. This is De Forest’s last year in football for F. C. H. S. Page Thirty-four ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 ORVILLE MORRIS: Morris, fullback, came up from the reserves to fill a big gap in the back field. He is a dependable ground gainer on line bucks, who never stops until he has to. Morris was a little uncertain at the be-g.'nn'ng of the season due to inexperience. He was also out of se eral games because of physical disability. But as the season closed he was doing his share in all departments of the game. He would make an invaluable man if he could have an-o'.her year with us. EDGAR NORTON: Norton was a valuable substitute in view of the fact that he could be used either at end or in the back field. He was as consistent a worker as any now on the squad. Edgar was a good tackier and could be relied upon to do his best at any time. Graduation takes him from further opportunity in High School football. CLARENCE NUTTER: Nutter, tackle, two year man, was v tower of strength on both defensive and offensive play. Weight in his favor, he filled his position in a very capable manner. It was nothing unusual to see him break up plays before they had been formed. He will be greatly missed next year. ARTHUR SPAIN: Spain, two year man, shows the promise of a good football player as indicated by his nerve, size and knowledge of the game. Art played his best game against Sabetha, making many yards through center and intercepting a forward pass for a touchdown. He is a good defensive man, tackles hard and should be a very dependable player the next two years. Page Th irty-ft ve ORANGE AND BLACK 1024 MERLE UHLIG: Uhli( , tackle, two year man, with his experience and steady fight, was one of the most aggressive men on the Orange and Black squad. He was a tower in defense, getting his weight low. Further he was well adapted to either the line or backfield. Merle’s unusual ability to analyze opponents’ plays and his shiftiness deserve praise. We will be pleased to have him with us again next season. LE ROY WALTERS: Walters, guard, one year man, lacked weight but the grit and fight he put into action offset all handicap. He made a record for himself and ought to be a valuable asset to the team next season. GRANT WHITFORD: G. Whit ford, left half, a two year man, was the biggest surprise of the season. Although lack of weight proved a handicap, Grant was a consistent gainer on off tackle as well as on end runs, making a good running mate for Zorn. He ran good interference and was dependable on receiving forward passes. His position will be hard to fill. MURRAY WHITFORD: M. Whitford, end, four year man, with experience and ability to outguess opponents, was a man of sterling worth to the team. He is a sure ground gainer on end around plays, clever also on the far end of a forward pass. We wish he could be with us next year. Page Thirty-six ORANGE ASl) BLACK 1924 IIARVEY WHITAKER: 11. Whitaker, quarterback, two year man, was dependable, and possessed rare ability. He was an accurate passer, a shifty field runner and showed real generalship as a quarterback. What he lacks in weight, he supplies in speed. This was Harvey’s last year of football for F. C. H. S. CAPT.-ELECT BUNCH: Bunch, Capt.-Elect, center, developed rapidly from green material to a ste lar lineman. He was a big man, possessing lots of nerve and steadiness—three valuable assets—which caused adversaries much worry. He was an accurate passer from center and participated in every play. Daris should be the pillar of strength in the team next fall. Without a doubt he will lead his team through a successful season. CAPTAIN ZORN: Wilbur Zorn, right half, was the logical choice of his teammates for Captain of the 1923 squad. His election came as a result of three years of faithful service to the Orange and Black. His specialty, broken field running, combined with good interference and dependable defense, made him invaluable to the team. He had a fast pair of feet encased in those cleated shoes and tore off many a good run. He was honored as Captain on the All-Southeastern Nebraska football team of 1923. Captain Zorn’s sincerity, qualities of leadership and splendid SDorts-manship, merit special mention. We are indeed sorry to lose so good and consistent a player. COACH BRITTON: Throughout six seasons, Mr. Britton has coached boys’ athletics. This last year has been especially successful, even though defeats were met for Mr. Britton’s especial talent has been to show the boys the value of co-operative action, conscientious devotion to the common cause, and unswerving obedience to the rules of good sportsmanship. Such training means more than championship. It means a sound mind in a sound body and sound manly character above all. R. K. L. ’24 Page Thirty-seven ORANGE AM) BLACK 1 2i FOOTBALL NOTES The prospects for a winning football team for the year 1923-24 were bright indeed. We had six letter men of from one to three years’ experience as well as a good supply of green material from which to select the remainder of the team. We also had Mr. Britton, as coach, who has built several very good teams in the past six seasons. Our first game was scheduled with Morril on their own field on September 3. Our surmise proved correct and the boys returned victorious with a score of 45-0. The following week, October 5th, the Verdon team came down, confident of victory. They soon found that they had no show against us. At the end of the game the score stood 46-3 in our favor. During this encounter it was a notable fact that Captain Zorn made six touchdowns! Then on October 12 Sabetha brought their husky squad to test our power. Our fellows thoroughly convinced them that we were not as easy a victim as had been the case the previous year. Falls City scored two touchdowns and one successful kick while Sabetha managed to secure one touchdown, making the score 13-7. On October 19 the team, with a number of rooters, went to Horton. It proved an “off day” for both teams. Falls City, however, returned victorious with a score of 6-0. The following week, Peru came down determined to return victorious. Both teams played in good form, but the game ended with victory for neither, 6-6. Our next game, November 2, resulted in defeat for the gridiron squad at the Blanchard, Iowa, field with the final score of 46-6. We indeed felt honored when we learned that we were one of the three teams who had scored against them in the past two years. The next Friday Falls City and Nebraska City played a real game of football here. When the final whsitle blew we stood defeated by one point, with a score of 13-12. On November 16 the team went to Pawnee, but luck was against us and we returned defeated, 20-0. During the following week, however, the fellows worked a little harder. As a result “over-confident” Auburn met defeat on the local gridiron November 23, with a score of 21-6. Thanksgiving Day, November 29, we met our arch enemy, Hiawatha. The team was supported by half of Falls City in body and the whole in mind. The undefeated, highly praised Hiawatha team not only was equalled but excelled in every department on its own field by the Orange and Black squad. To say the least, the odds were against us, together with a wet slippery field which enabled Hiawatha to eke out a victory of 9-7. On that day seven Seniors plaved their last football for F. C. H. S., namely, Captain Zorn, Whitaker, Morris, Nutter, Flowers, Lewis and G. Whitford. R. K. L. ’24 Page Thirty-eight ORANGE AN1) I!LACK W24 BOY’S BASKETBALL Standing left to right—Merle Uhlig, Albert Deckinger, De Forest Lewis, Sitting left to right—Wilbert Zorn—Captain, Mr. Britton—Coach, Grant Whitford. BOY’S BASKETBALL NOTES Although football is the favorite sport of the year, basketball conies in for its share of popularity. A meeting was held for all interested and a number of boys responded. Practice began, and some three weeks later the regular team was selected. Falls City’s fighting spirit could not quite cope with Nebraska City’s experience and speed and the Orange and Black went down to defeat in the opening basketball game of the season January 11, the score—18 to 12. The following week Fortune smiled benignantly on the cage team when they barely nosed out a victory over Verdon High School, 9 to 7, after being forced into an extra period. Page Thirty-nine ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 BOY’S BASKETBALL NOTES Cont. Falls City again struck its winning stride on January 22 by defeating the Pawnee City High School basketball team on the Pawnee’s own court, winning by the score of 21 to 14. On January 25, the team won its third consecutive contest in a heart-atirring finish, from Peru Prep on the Peru floor, 18 to 7. The following Friday Verdon enjoyed a sweet revenge, giving Falls City a decisive trimming at Verdon with a final score of 22 to 12. On February 1 the Falls City cage artists encountered a formidable foe when they tangled with the Hiawatha quintet on the local floor. When the smoke of the carnage cleared away the score board showed a score of 40 to 8 with Falls City on the extremely short end. On February 5 the cage quintet, inured to hard bumping after the jolt given by Hiawatha here the previous Friday night, was again smothered when Nebraska City won on its own floor, 49 to 11. The following Friday Falls City went to Shubert. The team played in poor form throughout, but overwhelmed Shubert 22 to 8. On the 9th of February the team lost a hard battle to Sabetha High School at Sabetha, 23 to 15. Hiawatha’s superior stamina enabled the Kansans to defeat Falls City in the last minutes of a hard-fought game on the Brown County players’ court, the succeeding Friday, 21 to 9. Coach Britton’s squad annexed another victory to their record when they defeated Peru Prep five on the next Tuesday, 15 to 5, on the local floor. Falls City High School entered the semi-finals of the Class A division of the Southeastern Nebraska interscholastic basketball tournament through a forfeiture by Westboro, Mo., High School. And they staged a surprise by holding the highly touted Nebraska City aggregation to a 25 to 19 score on February 25. The official season ended with Pawnee City at Pawnee February 29. The grand finale turned into a very fast and snappy game, and it might be truthfully said that every man on the squad played a good game. The score was 19 to 9. As a sequel game, Falls City foozled a chance at avenging a defeat at Sabetha earlier in the season when the Kansans won on the local floor, March 6, by the score of 15 to 10. This season was not successful as far as winning games was concerned but the boys learned the value of co-operative action and the rules of good sportsmanship. R. K. L. Page Forty ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 GIRL’S BASKETBALL Left to right—Opal Mullins, Marian Camblin, Lovelle Sconce, Esther Mettz—Captain, Miss Olive Crowe—Coach, Sara Helen Simanton, Nellie Lee Brecht, Margaret Forney. GIRL’S BASKETBALL NOTES The girls’ basketball season opened with a rush and a snap that fairly shook the old gymnasium and made the Falls City High School realize that girls’ athletics was an important factor in school activity. About twenty girls came out for practice at the beginning of the year. Through the untiring efforts of the coach, Miss Crowe, and persistent practice, it has been a successful season. Esther Mettz was chosen captain and proved a success and an inspiration to the team. The girls, holders of an enviable record last year, were out to repeat the record this year, with practically the same squad. We played our first game with Peru Prep on the home court January 11. In justice to the Peru girls it must be said that Falls City was exceedingly lucky to win by the score of 11 to 10, mainly through the work of Margaret Forney. On January 18, the girls completely outclassed their Verdon opponents on their own floor, with a score of 27 to 1. The following week the team kept its slate clean from defeat by earn-ning a tie with the Pawnee girls, there, 11 to 11. Page Forty-one OR AS Cl E AM) BLACK 1924 The Verdon girls, victims of a severe drubbing in the first clash with Kails City, turned the tables on the Orange and Black and emerged with a final score of 10 to 7, on January 29. The following Friday, the Falls City girls defeated our long-time foe, Hiawatha, 4 to 3, in a hot contest. The next week the Orange and Black lassies struck their stride early in the game against Shubert and continued throughout, winning 25 to 14. On February 15 the girls met their second defeat, at the hands of Hiawatha. Free throws played a vital factor in defeat, making the final score 10 to 7. On February 26 the team went to Shubert and engaged in a rough and tumble game. The game as a whole may be judged by the fact that no points were made on either side the last half. Falls City returned defeated by one point, 12 to 11. February 29 Pawnee played here. The game was a walk-away until the final quarter when the visitors actually outplayed the Falls City quintet. However, the score loomed well, 22 to 14. The last game of the season resulted in defeat at the hands of Peru Prep on March 7. It was a very fast and interesting game. Thus the season ended with five victories, four defeats and a tie. So it must be granted that the girls have made a good record. Prospects are good for next year’s team and we feel assured of success for F. C. H. S. girls of ’25. R. K. L. ’24 Page Forty-two ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 Page Forty-three ORANGE AND BLACK 1024 GIRL’S GLEE CLUB Fourth row standing left to right—Ruth Sharp, Ruth McDonald, Zelma Martin, Joan Nulk, Helen Boose, Irene Kistner, Ella Steinbrink, Ruby Crothers, Gertrude Fritz, Julia Eberhart, Alberta Ernst, Lucille Thomas. Third row—Katherine Simpson, Nettie Bell, Clara Krueger, Truly Walters—accompanist, Celia Jane Lawrence, Anna Margaret Brecht, Velma Inks, Helen Brown, Bernice Steinbrink, Emma Nixon, Louisa Sauer. Second row—Hazel Hutchins, Nellie Lee Brecht, Clara Eiekhoff, Rosetta Hahn, Mrs. Ralph Heald—director, Carolyn Thomas, Ethel Coatney, Vera Coupe, Fern Dunn. First row—Edna Harkendorf, Nellie Reavis, Helen Ruth Reneker, Margaret Forney, Minnie Halbert, Emma Louise Fisher, Lorena Lewis. The creditable work which has been accomplished this year by the Girls’ Glee Club was largely due to the ability of the director, Mrs. Heald. The services of Miss Truly Walters, their accompanist, also assisted in making the work a success. The girls with the co-operation of the boys’ chorus presented the operetta, “The Bells of Beaujolais,” in May. Several of the girls carried leading roles and the remainder formed choruses. The appearance of the Glee Club on a number of other occasions displayed the fact that the accomplishments of the chorus are worthy of commendation. R. K. L. ’24 Page Forty-four OR AS (IE ASD BLACK W24 ROY’S GLEE CLUB Top row, left to right—iNellie Lee Brecht—accompanist. Grant Whit-ford, William Margrave, Edwin Towle, Reuben Kaiser, Homer Wiltse, Douglas Cornell, Barry Moeser, Mrs. Ralph Heald—director. Middle row—left to right—Robert Horrocks, John Wiltse, Frederic Burchard, De Forrest Lewis, John Whitaker, Morris Jones, Harry Flowers, Arthur Spain. Bottom row, left to right—Lester Wilson, Irvin Neimeyer, Harlan Hutchins, Richard Reid, Leon Richardson, Clarence Biles, James Reid. The Boys’ Glee Club started rehearsing this year with a larger membership than ever before. A number of well known selections were studied and the boys took a great interest in the work. The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs co-operated in presenting the operetta, “The Bells of Beaujolais,” by Coerne. It was owing to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Heald, and to work of the choruses that this play was such a success. R. K. L. ’24 Page Forty-five ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 ORCHESTRA The Orchestra, composed of twenty-one members admitted by try-out, has proved to be one of the most important phases of musical activity in our High School. The success of this organization is largely due to the supervision of Mrs. Ralph Heald. The Orchestra has studied a number of difficult selections, including Beethoven’s Minuet in G, Tannheuser March and others. They have appeared in public many times, including the Woman’s Club and Art Exhibit. They also assisted in the presentation of the operetta, “Bells of Beaujolais.” It is composed of the following members: Top row, left to right—Melville Kirk, Mrs. Ralph Heald—Director, Morris Jones, Robert Horrocks, Douglas Cornell, Daris Bunch, Neal Mulligan, Frederic Burchard, Barry Moeser, Wilbur Schock, Robert McDonald. Bottom row, left to right—Kenneth Sandrock, Gertrude Long, Imo-gene Schmitt, Maude Harriet Weaver, Delphia Mosiman, Emma Nixon, Lucille Thomas, Milo Hoppe, Homer Sandrock. R. K. L. ’24 Page Forty-six ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 ORANGE AND BLACK STAFF Standing (Left to right)—Wilbert Zorn, Business Manager; L. L. Smith, Staff Advisor; Robert Horrocks, Senior Representative. Sitting—Marietta Bode, Junior Representative; Mary Weaver, Freshman Representative; Anna Margaret Brecht, Snapshot Editor; Rosalie Linsley, Organizations Editor; Truly Walters, Editor-in-Chief; Le Roy Walters, Sophomore Representative. •Editor’s Note Absent at time of sitting. Page Forty-seven ORANGE ANI) BLACK W24 “ADAM AND EVA” Presented at GEHLING THEATRE Falls City, Nebr. MAY 23, 1924 By a special arrangement with Samuel French Co., N. Y. C. For the benefit of the SENIOR CLASS OF FALLS CITY HIGH SCHOOL The story of the play deals with James King, who had made a large fortune through his gift for business organization, but it has never occurred to him that this capacity might be applied to his home. CAST (As you meet them) James King, a rich man.................................John Whitaker Corinthia, his parlor maid............................Hazel Hutchins Clinton De Witt, his son-in-law.......................Douglas Cornell Julie De Witt, his eldest daughter..................Lucille Crawford Eva King, his youngest daughter..................Helen Ruth Reneker Aunt Abby Rocker ...................................Rosalie Linsley Dr. Jack Delamater, his neighbor.........................George Reid Horace Pilgrim, his uncle............................Robert Horrocks Adam Smith, his business manager...............................Harvey Whitaker Lord Andrew Gordon, his would-be son-in-law.....................Grant Whitford SCENES ACT I. In Mr. King’s home, Long Island. Morning. ACT II. The same. Ten days after. ACT HI. The King farm in New Jersey. Three months later. Forty-eight Music was furnished by the High School Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Heald. 0MANGE AND BLACK W24 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior Banquet was held in the High School gymnasium on May 3. The color scheme was beautifully worked out in the pastel shades. The Grand March was led by eight Central School kindergarten girls who later gave a Maypole dance. Both the Junior and Senior symbols, in colors, were also used to good advantage about the room. The entire gymnasium was inclosed by a fence composed of pine bows. The tables were effectively grouped about a brilliantly lighted Maypole in the center of the inclosure. William Steadman acted as toastmaster and Harvey Whitaker, Mr. Britton, Superintendent Groves, Esther Mettz responded with instructive and interesting toasts based on the topic of “Flowers,” Mary Morgan—“Old Fashioned Garden.” Music was furnished by the Junior Orchestra. R. K. L. ’24 THE OPERETTA The operetta, “The Bells of Beaujolais,” was given by the Glee Clubs of the Falls City High School at the Gehling Theatre, April 29, under the combined direction of Mrs. Heald and Miss Holt. The story takes place on an imaginary island near the coast of Normandy ruled by the Duke of Beaujolais. The appearance on the scene of an American yachting party, during the spring festival, causes considerable excitement in the village. The clever plot, animated and picturesque scenes, and quaint Norman costumes were indeed charming. The operetta was a pronounced success and more than rewarded the students and directors alike for their earnest efforts. R. K. L. ’24. MRS. BUMPSTEAD-LEIGH Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh, a comedy by H. J. Smith, was presented by the Falls City High School at the Gehling Theatre on December 14, 1923. The cast was selected from the high school and the proceeds went into a general fund. The play was sponsored by Miss Miner and coached by Miss Bradshaw of Omaha. Cast: Juston Rawson William Steadman Miss Rawson .............................................Cecil Jane Lawrence Geoffrey Rawson Orville Morris Anthony Rawson ..........................................................Merle Uhlig Leavitt .......................................................L R°y Walters Mrs. Leavitt ................................................. Kathryn Ruegge Peter Swallow Wilfred Young Kitson .John Whitaker Mrs. De Salle .-..........................................Sara Helen Simanton Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh Mary Morgan Violet De Salle ................................................. Elouise Kirk Nina Maude Harriet Weaver Page Forty-nine OH AX (IE AM) HIjACK 1924 HI-Y The annual Hi-Y conference was held at Lincoln for three days beginning Friday, November 30. Falls City High School was represented by Morris Jones, Barry Moeser, William Steadman, John Whitaker and Mr. Boswell. The first evening the entire 500 boys attended a banquet at St. Paul's Church. The following days were occupied by reports of the various delegations, conference lectures and a tour of the city. Among the speakers were Secretary Luke of the Lincoln Y. M. C. A., Adrian Newens of Rotary, Governor Bryan, and L. C. Oberlies of the State Board of Control. It is to be hoped that this High School may have an organized Hi-Y Club in the near future. JUNIOR PLAY On March 14, at the High School Auditorium, “An Ev’nin’ O’ Thun,” under the auspices of the Junior Class, was presented to the public. Madame Za-Za, the great mind reader, and her assistant afforded much amusement, as did the Georgia Minstrels, the Merry Musical Maids, and the one act play, “Please Omit Flowers. The Junior Orchestra, which had played earlier in the year during Assembly period, rendered several selections, adding much to the program. The proceeds were about $75.00 and were applied toward the Junior-Senior banquet fund. COMMERCIAL CONTEST Falls City High School entered seven people in the District Two meeting of the Nebraska Commercial Contests which, met at Peru, March 28. There were eight schools represented and about (35 people took part in the different tests. Elizabeth Barton, Anna Margaret Brecht, Gladys Adams, Leon Richardson, Sara Helen Simanton, George Strawhun and Faye Woods represented Falls City. Any one taking one of the first five places in any event is eligible to enter the state contest. We have four people who may enter the state contest: Anna Margaret Brecht who took second, Leon Richardson, third, and Gladys Adams, fifth in Champion Typewriting; and Faye Woods, third in Novice Shorthand. ESSAY CONTEST The local post of the American Legion sponsored an essay contest among the High School students of the county. In Falls City High School, all members of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior English classes were required to submit essays on the Constitution. A preliminary judgment of more than two hundred papers was made by the teachers of English. The best thirty of these themes wei e entered in the county contest. The following received awards: John Whitaker, second prize; Rosalie Lins- ley, third prize; Douglas Cornell, Harvey Whitaker, Stephen Coupe, Nellie Lee Brecht, Ella Steinbrink and Maude Pointer, honorable mention. R. K. L. '24 Page Fifty ORANGE ANI) BLACK t!)24 SUCCESSFUL, BRISK, KEEN Being: smartly dressed today is not merely our business; it’s every man’s business. There’s no excuse, except carelessness, for looking: like a fashion plate parody. Thanks to the wonderful advance in clothes manufacturing: and the big: style-and-size variety presented at this store, Mr. Average Man can be as well dressed as Mr. Well-to-do. Smart Spring Suits $25, $30 and $35. GEO. H. FALTER Page Fifty one on AX a E AND BLACK W2i When you NICHOLSON B U I L I) Barber Shop Remember A. GRAHAM LUMBER CO. under “Everything to build Anything” Electric Theatre the counter struggling gallantly were Rosalie Linsley and Truly Walters. They were more or less battered and enmeshed in twine but were bearing up bravely. While Robert was purchasing an article, I glanced at the newspaper I had obtained from Grant Whitford. A two inch headline screamed out that Stephen Coupe and Keith Graham, the elusive rum runners had been caught by a U. S. Coast Guard Cutter. The sport page of the paper announced that Peter Tesson had knocked the world’s heavyweight crown from the head of Walter McCormick in Madison Square Garden the previous evening. As Robert and I left the store someone decorated with horn rimmed spectacles and brandishing a net collided with us. She jumped to her feet and dashed off in pursuit of a butterfly. The sidewalk resembled an orchard after a tornado wherever she went. “What hit me?” I finally managed to gasp. “Mabel Ross,” replied Robert. On the next corner a huge crowd was gathered. Meads were inclined upward and Adam's apples were very prominent. A sign on the building announced that Julia Eberhardt, the world’s greatest human fly was performing. We likewise extended our necks but could only discern a tiny speck high up on the side of the building. We lunched at the Waldorf and then decided to see a show. There was an excellent theatre in the next block so we decided to go there. A huge sign at the theatre announced Morris Jones presents John Wiltse in “The Rural Sheik,” with an old-star cast including Julia Wissinger, Stella Graves and the renowned villain, Leon Richardson. Personally directed by Velma Inks. Of course we purchased tickets and entered. The show had just started when Wilfred Young and Frank Massey came down the aisle. We hailed them and they sat down near us. They informed us that they were importers of Swiss Cheese, their specialty being Limburger. They said that they had employed Clara Eickhoff and Gladys Gibson in their uptown office. Clara was engaged to wind the clock every eight days while Gladys tore the leaf off the calendar at the end of the month. Frank said that Vera Coupe and Rosetta Hahn were the best chimney sweeps in the city. They employed 3,500 helpers who carried buckets and ropes from one place to another. He also said that he had learned that Esther Mettz had married one of the English royal family. When she wasn’t attending social functions she was busy adding to her collection of rare corn plasters. We were very sorry to hear that Margaret Forney was at the state home for the feeble-minded. But Wilfred added that she was in charge of that institution, not an inmate, and has displayed remarkable ability in teaching some of the more intelligent ones how to spell cat and play poker. From these old friends and comrades in crime we learned that Harry Flowers and Lucille Crawford are missionaries in Central Africa. Lucille gives lessons on the jews harp while Harry demonstrates the most artistic way of chewing gum. They have taught the natives how to play golf and are planning to send a team to the British open championship if the neighboring tribe brings back the golf ball which it borrowed. Lovelle Sconce had lead a successful revolution in Mexico and was proclaimed president by her own permission. She spends a great deal of time in her garden and is trying to cross grass with cabbage so that cabbage heads can have bobbed hair. (Continued on Pax 76) Page Fifty-two ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 HEADY TO WEAR FOR THE MISS Dresses—Coats—Waists Skirts—Sweaters—Hosiery Underwear—Piece Goods Popular Prices “S’matter—Collar too tight?” “No, my collar button is just trying to make cider out of my Adam’s apple.” Lived there a student with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said: School be hanged, I’ going to bed. Bob to Doug—“How far were you from the right answer?” Doug to Bob—“About two seats.” Mr. Cummins to Neal M. (Neal couldn’t answer a question) “Neal, aren’t you ashamed of yourself? Do you realize that George Washington was a surveyor at your age?” Neal—“Yes and at your age he was President of the U. S.” Miss Holt—“What is a cherub?” Truly W.—“A baby angel.” Boswell—“What is ether?” John Wiltse—“1, know, but I’ve forgotten it. Boswell—“Remarkable boy, pity you have forgotten it, as no one else knows what it is.” Harry F. to Britton—“I am indebted to you for all I know.” Britton—“Don’t mention it. It’s only a mere trifle.” Page Fifty-three ORANGE AND BLACK 1!)24 Kalis City, Nebr. THE NEWEST SUMMER SANDALS THE FISHER BOOTERIE Sandals have long: been a favorite Footwear style, and now they come in pleasing: variety of new designs. They may be chosen high or low heeled, cut-out and strapped in either simple, sturdy sports styles, or in daintier, dressier types. They have a special fashion importance this Summer, because of their appropriateness for wear with boyish tub and flannel frocks, and knitted sports outfits, so popular this season. FALLS CITY LAUNDRY Phone 17 Soft Filtered Water G. L. Windle, Prop. FREI) E. SCHMITT The Home of Good Things to Eat Phone 14 Falls City, Nebr. Page Fifty-four OH AS (wE AS I) BLACK W24 V. C. BUTZ ELECTRIC CO. TIRE HEADQUARTERS The home of the General Tire—the Westinghouse Batteries world’s Easiest Riding tire Tire repairing a Specialty Battery and Electric Service Drive in Service Rewinding a Specialty Free Service car, Tubes Repaired Phone 326 and 101 while you wait 17th Chase Street V. I. MAYP'IELI) Tel. 136 Falls City Tire Repair Co. ELECTRIC THEATRE Where Everyone Goes We can’t show all the pictures, so we try to show the best. WHO IS WHO? Who is Who? around our place Contented, calm, serene Who works from early dawn to dark Is never cross or mean, Who is Who? that buys the kids Their books and pretty frocks, Their little shoos and ribbons bright To tie their curly locks. Who is Who? with cheerful glee Makes money every day Turns grass to greenbacks, gram to gold. Who is Who? T pray. The little Hen who never shirks May laurels crown her head. Here’s a message from the hen For Nineteen Twenty Four: Just work and smile, you’re bound to win, And get the highest score. By J. Cyril Begg. At Your Service THE JAMES POULTRY CO. Page Fifty-five on AS a E AND BLACK 1924 BUDDING Perhaps you are just budding into manhood or womanhood. The affairs of business are beginning to confront you. Possibly you are at this time asking yourself ‘‘Where shall I make my first bank deposit?” Our answer of course, is in the FALLS CITY STATE BANK Miss Holt (in English class to Ralph Vogt)—“Ralph can’t you speak any louder? Be more enthusiastic! Open your mouth and throw yourself into it!” Delphia—“Don’t hold my hand in public.” Wilbert—“I wasn’t, I was holding it in my hand.” He sallied out one pleasant eve, To call on the fair young miss; And when he reached her residence this like steps the up Ran Her papa met him at the door, He did not see the miss; He’ll not go back there any more, For oq went UMOp like Page Fifty-six ORANGE AND BLACK 1! 24 LINCOLN FORDSON Sales and Service WARNER MOTOR CO. Falls City, Nebraska WANNER’S DRUG STORE Established 1881 “When you want what you want when you want it—come here Phone 63 Page Fifty seven ORANGE AND BLACK 1024 Pane Fifty-eight ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 REA VIS MACOMBER ALL THE LATEST HITS IN- COLUMBIA RECORDS, SHEET MUSIC, PLAYER PIANO ROLLS We have a full line of House Furnishings, Musical Instruments and Accessories. We invite you in to inspect our Lines. The Falls City Chiropractor DR. JOHNSTON The Spine Is the Index of Your Health CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH SERVICE With X-Ray Equipment PHONE 234 I)R. MILLIARD U. BURTON DENTIST OFFICE OVER Nebraska State Bank FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA PHONE 656 DRS. COWAN COWAN EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Office over Electric Theatre Office Phone 160 FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Page Fifty-nine ORANGE AN1) BLACK 1924 We Make a Home FREI) ZORN Out of a House HIGHEST PRICES for CHANEY’S POULTRY, EGGS and CREAM FURNITURE UNDERTAKING Phone 600 The monkey’s in the cocoanut, The baboon’s in the grass. All the awkward elephants Are in the Sophomore Class. Haris Bunch (In the movies to Albert Bowmaster behind him)—Can’t you see, young fellow?” Albert—“Not a thing.” Haris—“Then keep your eyes on me and laugh when I do.” Mr. Britton—“Fay, what do you intend to be when you graduate from High School?” Fay S.—“An old man.” Mary Morgan—“Most people admire my mouth. Ho you?” Page Sixty Frederic B. (absent mindedly)—“I think it is simply immense. ORANGE AND IiLACK 1924 Our message to you at this time, when you are either thinking of joining the army of wage-earners or of furthering your studies is to save and to save systematically. It will be easier if you start at once. NEBRASKA STATE BANK Falls City, Nebraska JAQIJETS For a Quiet Game of Established 1899 BILLIARDS OR POCKET BILLIARDS Dealers in Soft Drinks Candy DIAMONDS-WATCHES-RINGS EMBLEM JEWELRY Go To Me QUILKIN’S FOUNTAIN PENS HILLIARD PARLORS and PENCILS Page Sixty-one OR AS a K AM) BLACK 1924 TANNER’S HARDWARE When You Stoves and Ranges are out of Lowe Bros. Paints and Oils, One Minute Electric Washers school and Garden and Field Seeds Married, And a Complete Line of General Hardware try We appreciate your business Tanner’s Hardware KRAMERS Phone 72 Last Will and Testament, continued from pane 22 Margaret Forney gives her privilege of tramping noisily about the Assembly to Mildred Wiltse. Keith Graham leaves his avoirdupois to Homer Sandroek. Stella Graves bequeaths her ability to cook to Opas Chesney. Her sweet disposition, Rosetta Hahn leaves for Faye Reed. Bob Horrocks leaves the orchestra (by request). So far none has been found who can fully occupy his position. His Windsor Tie he cannot bear to part with. Hazel Hutchins will donate her flock of admirers to any aspiring girl who can prove her ability to hold them. Velma Inks leaves May 21st. Alan Kirk leaves Ermal Barrack with a feeling of regret. Morris Jones leaves his address to all infatuated girls who desire to write to him. Marvin Lane leaves clock, piano and silver trophies that he had almost decided to walk off with. Irene Kistner, regretfully leaves Falls City for her home town. Celia Jane Lawrence leaves for a little nest of her own. De Forest Lewis bequeaths his manly physique and gorgeous black hair to Alfred Bow master. Rosalie Linsley feels she must leave one of her ten talents to some needy Freshman. (Housekeeping does not demand all ten). Lester McDonald’s yearly clever saying to Bill Heiser. Ruth McDonald’s yearly clever saying to Bill Heiser. Ruth McDonald will impart the secret of preserving natural curl to Eloise Kirk. Esther Mettz leaves all her extra credits to Minnie Halbert. Imo Morgan wishes to bequeath her becoming blushes to Florence Saylor. Orville Morris left the B. B. team (by request) to Richard Reid. Ervin Niemeyer is a charmer of the frail sex. To a favored few he well explain wherein this power lies. Edgar Norton leaves F. C. for Verdon nearly every night. Carroll Nott leaves his experience to Maude Harriet Weaver. Clarence Nutter leaves school to join a circus. Continued on page 82 P(i( e Sixty-two OR AS Cl E AM) HLACK 1924 Karess 'I i Jade Fiancee Each a leader in its field U AWLEY MYER Q IX DRUG CO. O The Store of Personal Attention Garden Court Whitman's Candy Johnston's Candy CITY MEAT MARKET The boys and girls of the Falls City High School said they were all going to eat Coupe’s own Corn Fed Beef and Pork, and if they do, watch them go through the line. The Home of Corn Fed Beef H. A. COUPE Phone 74 Phone 259 Page Sixty-three ORANGE AND BLACK U 24 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS Will always be welcome and always find a complete assortment of Fabrics, Accessories, Garments, accompanied with an earnest effort to help in their selections for any occasion. We offer more than merchandise and seek to make our store of real service in every desirable way. V. G. LYFORD Exquisite Creations in REGINA EDCO HATS for SPRING at METTZ HAT SHOP Exclusive Millinery GOOD PLACE to Eat and Sleep at the EUROPEAN HOTEL ANI) CAFE Page Sixty-four 0RAM1E AM) BLACK 1924 W. R. HOLT Hardware, Plumbing: and Heating Round Oak Furnaces Green Colonial Furnaces Falls City, Nebraska i SANDROCK’S GROCERIES Fresh Cured Meats WE have our own Delivery Phones 353 081 Quality Service CYRUS N. ALLISON Dentist Falls City, Nebraska State Bank Bldg. Phones: House, 302; Office, 177 HUNKERS BAKERY Phone 70 Sanitary Bread Tastes good—Keeps good—Sells good Falls City, Nebraska Page Sixty-five Olx'AXCE AM) {LACK 1924 CUSTER’S STATIONERY TRY ZORN’S BAKERY for STORE Where you buy your School Supplies all kinds of fancy Pastries and Home-made Bread Parker Pens, Eversharp Pencils Crane's Paper Dennison Crepe We Delivery Phone 103 Lines of Cicero remind us We can make our lives sublime, And by asking silly questions Take up the teacher’s time. Mr. Cummins—(To Ralph V. in Algebra) “So you find x equals zero?” Ralph—“Yes, darn it, all that work for nothing.” Ruth McDonald (In reviews)—“I wish the Great Lakes were down near New Orleans.” Ella S.—“Gracious, why?” Ruth—“Because that’s where I said they were on my Examination paper.” Mr. Boswell—“Nutter, what is a vacuum?” Nutter—“I have it in my head but I can’t explain it.” Little Grains of powder, Little SMEARS of paint, Makes the little girlies Look like what they ain’t. C—utting up A—cting smart N— ever studying N—ight strolling E—'verlasting whispering D—am the luck. Paye Sixty-six ORANGE ANI) BLACK U 24 « • LINCOLN LIBERTY LIFE R. R. RULE INSURANCE CO. Barber Shop Protection Ladies’ Children’s work a specialty DUNN DUNN,AGENCY Falls City, Nebraska SERVICEABLE SCHOOL SHOES AND FIRST CLASS REPAIRING AT Paul Monte’s Shoe Store 1612 Stone St. Page Sixty-seven ORANGE AND RE AGE 1924 CONGRATULATIONS The Falls City Chamber of Commerce, in behalf of its two hundred members, extends heartiest congratulations to the young men and women who are about to be graduated from our beloved High School. The splendid training that you have received over a period of ten years or more, in Falls City schools, fits you most admirably for useful citizenship anywhere in this glorious country of ours. We all trust that each and every one of you may see fit to remain in Falls City, and establish homes here, and grow up into business and professional practice here. Falls City is a small city, but it offers golden opportunities to its citizens of years to come. And if you do remain in Falls City, remember that you owe a debt to your town that you never will be able to fully repay. For your education is worth more than all the dollars in the world to you. If you do bear this always in mind, we know, and you know, that you will always be willing and ready to serve your community in constructive civic work such as the Chamber of Commerce undertakes daily. Congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce members of the future. THE FALLS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Page Sixty-eigh t ORANGE ANI) BLACK 1024 1 WHAT THE HANK’S CUSTOMER WANTS Complete and modern facilities for the conduct of all branches of banking business. Unfailing courtesy and a desire to serve. Skill, soundness and conservatism on the part of the bank’s management. It is the constant endeavor of this institution to please its customers, at all times. THE RICHARDSON COUNTY HANK Capital and Surplus $100,000.00 In Richardson County Nearly Everybody Reads The Journal Page Sixty-nine ORANGE ANI) BLACK 1924 JUNEVE BEAUTY AIDS CONSUMERS MEAT June is Coming, but ANI) GROCERY Juneve is here! Tall cans of refreshing talcum for for hot weather comfort; gleaming white Fancy and Staple jars of pure cleansing and vanishing Groceries cream; rich boxes of soft, adherent complexion powder; dainty vanities of powder and rouge; exquisite bottles Fresh and Cured Meats of toilet water and perfume. Hendersons KIRKPARICK DRUG CO. Phone 668 Phone No. 60 FALLS CITY IMPLEMENT CO. Deering, McCormick Haying and Harvesting Machinery Moline and P. O. Plows Dempster Windmills, Pumps and Engines International and Litchfield Spreaders Sewall Paints and Varnishes Maytag Electric, Hand and Power Washers Made to Order Harness and Harness Repairing FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA Page Seventy ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 THE HARLAN RECREATION PARLOR The House of Good Clean Amusements” For Ladies and Gents Bowling Billiards Soda Fountain 17th and Harlan. Props., Frehse Bros. Largest Circulation in Richardson County ever attained by a A. J. JOHNSON Falls City Newspaper Drugs and Jewelry DAILY NEWS Vhy buy Calico when Silk service is Offered? Page Seventy-one ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 A Freshman stood on the burning deck, And so far as we can learn, He stood in perfect safety, for He was far too green to burn. Imo M.—(To Nutter) “In what position did you play on the football team?” Nutter—(Blushingly) “Bent over.” Warning to W. S. A green little Junior in a green little way, Mixed up some chemicals that he found one day, Now the green little grasses grow all around The green little Junior's green little mound. Miss Holt—“Give principal parts of possum.” Wilbur S.—“Legs, head and tail.” Sara Helen—“Did you ever see the Catskill Mountains?” John Wiltse—“No, but I’ve seen ’em kill mice.” “Hob Whitaker will never be out of a job as lorn as circuses employ sword swallowers in the side shows,” remarked Merle Uhlig after eating dinner at Hob's home one evening. Frank Massey—“I have a very bad cold in my head. Leon R.—“It must be terribly lonesome.” Page Seventy-two ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 TOWLE LUMBER CO. GOOD LUMBER at LOW PRICES KNIGHT STUDIO Over Falls City State Bank 24 hour service on Kodak work Page Seventy-three ORAKCE AM) BLACK in24 Page Seventy-four ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 Courteous Treatment at Square Dealing COLGLAZIER SON Hardware and Groceries Phone 200 Phone 650 Prices Right Quality Merchandise STACY HOY The Ideal Cleaner Cleaning, Dyeing and Tailoring Let us take care of your Cleaning and Repairing. Remember our Delivery Service will save you Time and Trouble. IDEAL CLEANERS HOW. 16th St. Phone 611 INDEPENDENT LUMBER CO. Everything in Building Material Make use of our free Plan Service C. H. Winkler, Sec. and Mgr. Telephone 102 Page Seventy-five ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 RAY’S CAFE Phone 35 Next to home this is the best place to eat 1611 Stone Street Imo Morgan has been occupied in writing a book on bugs. She is often seen with a cigar box full of bugs under one arm. Now and then she will grasp a wriggling specimen and examine it with a magnifying glass. Wilfred had just said that George Reid and Mildred Knickerbocker were operating a pool hall on the Bowery when the picture ended. We separated, Robert and I going to the Pennsylvania to dress for dinner. Robert preferred to dine at the Waldorf and as I was impartial, we dressed and then called a taxi. While we were giving our hats and canes to the porter a waiter approached. A huge grin concealed his countenance but upon a closer examination we were able to identify the features of Lester McDonald. He led us to a table and while Robert was giving the order I looked about and saw Irvin Niemeyer in a cluster of girls. He was clothed in immaculate evening dress, and wore a monocle and twenty inches of cigarette holder. I was strongly reminded of old times when Irvin was the heart’s desire of every girl in F. C. H. S. Lester informed me that Irvin was the most talked of person among the younger set. No affair was complete without him. Robert remarked that no food could equal that served by the Waldorf. After removing the rocks from the clam chowder and the onions from the fruit salad, I agreed with him. At this moment a violent roar burst forth. The doors from the kitchen flew open and two girls dashed out pursued by a white clad chef. They scrambled about among the tables until the chef tripped on a protruded foot and landed by Robert’s side. When he finally arose we recognized Frederic Burchard. He told us he had hired May Taylor and Irene Kistner to assist him and he had just found them feeding the best china to a pet ostrich. At this moment I heard a voice roar from behind me, “Whenever I desire my establishment to be converted into an athletic stadium I will give my employes due notice. You’re fired!’’ I turned and there stood Clift Adams. The orchestra began playing and further discourse was impossible. Never before had music delighted the ears of mortals. Madly gesticulating the director brought the masterpiece to a close in one final burst of harmony. He bowed to the audience. As soon as the applause had subsided he untied himself and I recognized Albert Deckinger. When we had finished, Robert suggested that we go to Orville Ruegge’s Midnight Revue. Orville surpasses Ziegfeld by far with his chorus of beautiful girls and Ella Steinbrink as leading lady. After the Revue a special attraction was presented by Senor and Senorita Carramba, the famous aesthetic dancers. Such beauty, grace and expression have never had an equal. I was amazed at the ease with which they whirled and pirouetted. Later in the evening I asked Robert who they were. He said that they were Clarence Nutter and Sadie Deuchler, the idols of all the theatre-goers. The final feature was Anna Margaret Brecht’s latest song hit, “Yea Bo,’’ sung by Orville Morris. The remainder of my visit in New York was very enjoyable but nothing could have given me more pleasure than to see and hear about the members of the class of 1924. D. C. ’24 Page Seventy-six AMUSEMENT PARLOR Under New Management Billiards and Pocket Billiards Your Business Appreciated J. E. Weakley, Prop. ORANGE AND BLACK 1924 YOU’RE WISE, YOUNG MAN It takes a man who has been “through the mill” to know that while it is mighty good to save it is wise to use the utmost discretion in the selection of your Bank. We are members of the Federal Reserve System because of the advantages it affords us ar.d for the greater reason of the protection it affords you. Money is saved with much effort and self-sacrifice and you must feel sure it is always in safe keeping. FIRST NATIONAL BANK EMPRESS THEATRE Frank Creely NORTH SIDE MARKET Bert W. Rossiter, Prop. Phone 696 Service and Quality f'ar e Seventy-seven Ki.ng ■ m c •voHc w $. (JoHM lae n U OltAXGK AXI) BLACK 1924 Page Seventy-eight ORANGE AND BLACK 1 )24 HUDSON, BUICK Watch, Clock Jewelry Repairing — and ESSEX CARS All Work Guaranteed Phone 363 Prices Right R. It. ROSS KENTOPP BROS. Phone 583 1 081 2 Stone St. Falls Citv, Nehr. Full line of John Deere A. KETTER Implements DeLaval Separators Fancy Groceries Cruso Separators Anker Holth Separators Phone 268 Newton Wagons 1813 Stone St. Peter Schuttler Wagons BURGER BLOOM, ’’hone 595. Page Seventy-nine ORANGE ANI) BLACK 1924 DODGE BROTHERS Studebaker MOTOR CAR Goodyear and Goodrich Tires Oldsmobile H. J. Prichard Son Sales Service Falls City, Nebraska R. B. HECK AUTO CO. STAFF OFFICE RULES Every Annual must have a staff. The office of this year’s staff was in the Physics Laboratory. Every orderly office has its own set of rules. The rules of this office are as follows: 1. Walk in, make yourself at home. 2. Be prepared to be busy if Mr. Smith comes in. 3. Work diligently and do not talk. 4. If you care to smoke, go to the furnace room. It is annoying to the faculty advisor here. 5. Assume a dignified air and make the other fellow think you are working. 6. Don’t worry, dear faculty advisor, we will not over-work. 7. If you have nothing to do, do not go to the assembly. Remain until the bell rings. It is intended to wake those who are sleeping in classes anyway. Frederick B.—“Now Brother, you mustn’t tell anybody that you saw me kissing your sister.” Brother Ruegge—“Aw, that’s what dey all say.” Hub Knight—“If you were standing on a dime why would it be like Woolworth’s 5 and 10 cent store?” Clarence Nutter—“I don’t know. Why?” Hub—“Because it would be nothing above 10 cents.” Page Eighty ORANGE ASI) BLACK 1924 CANDY KITCHEN HOME OF Pure lee Cream and Candies PETER BACAKOS FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA PHONE 29 “GIFTS THAT LAST” in Jewelry Watches Rings Bar Pins Bracelets Hair Ornaments Cut Class China Kodaks We are showing a wonderful assortment of gift articles, suitable for any occasion at prices from 50c to S25.00. T. L. DAVIES Jeweler and Optician. KING DEWALD CONTRACTORS Paints Wall Paper Window Glass Phone 311 Falls City, Nebraska Page Eighty-On ORANGE AND BLACK 1 24 W. L. REDWOOD Miss Haymes buys all the INSURANCE groceries for the Domestic and Science Department Secretary of Home at Building Loan DEDRICK’S GROCERY Association The Busy Store Last Will and Testament, continued from page 62 George Reid leaves his darling dimples to William Steadman. Helen Ruth Reneker’s love of self she gives to Gertrude Long. Leon Richardson leaves his unsurpassable ability as trap drummer to Donald Hysell. . Sadie Rieger’s infallible attraction for the sterner sex she wishes presented to Nellie Reavis. To Blanche Jones, Mabel Ross’ demure Manners. Orville Ruegge’s “chessy-cat” grin to Reuben Kaiser. Lovelle Sconce leaves her marvelous ability as guard on the B. B. team to Marion Sara Helen Simanton leaves her title of “Theda Bara’’ to Francis Pruesse. Ella Steinbrink leaves her copper curls to Marie Sauer. May Taylor leaves her conscientiousness and love of study to Ruby Crothers. To Daris Bunch, Peter Tesson presents his mighty stature. Cora Wallraff leaves her title “Class Angel” to Ruth Maust. To Lucille Thomas, Thelma Waler bequeaths her impressive nickname “Brownie.” Truly Walters leaves her pep to be divided among the members of the Junior Class. To anyone who wants it, Harvey Whitaker’s bluff. Don’t all speak at once! John Whitaker wills to Leroy Walters his frivolous escapades with Freshmen girls. Grant Whitford leaves his gentle voice to Max McDonald. John Wiltse wills his art of flirting to Roy Saylor. Julia Wissinger will, on request, give Sophomore girls the addresses of certain movie idols from whom she has received autographed photographs. Wilfred Young’s sense of right and wrong is yet unwarped. He presents it to Merle Uhlig. Wilbert Zorn leaves Delphia to finish school while he works. To Philena Uhlig, David Kottman’s ability as chauffeur. Frank Massey leaves his pugilistic ability to Harry Seeger. We as a class hereby appoint Mr. Groves as executor of. this, our last will and testament. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Senior Class of 11)24. Mildred Knickerbocker. Page Eighty-two ORANGE AND BLACK VJ24 WHITE ARROW Whether as driver or occupant, a woman appreciates its added safety and comfort. Let us explain just why a Hood means that extra amount of satisfaction to passenger and driver alike. Use HEY’S SUNFLOWER Pocket Billiards The Secret of Perfect Baking Soft Drinks, Lunch and Tobacco. Card tables. R. A. Heacock Milling Company Barber Shop in Connection Page Eighty-Three ORANGE AND BLACK 1!)24 Rkdkikld I MINTING Company AXM’ALS Koi ’OIXK KN AM lluiii Si:nooix SCHOOL CATALOGS COM M ERG IA L PR INTING Ukl vwawk St. W.WHAH € 'ITY. DIDJA? Didja ever stay up late And in the mornin’ full o’ hate Push the books out on the floor, Close your eyes and sleep some more, Didja? Didja wish you only knew Of some place, oh, really true, Where books and boys had never met And girls had never learned to fret, Didja? Didja ever meet your teacher When he felt just like a preacher? Didja ever sit and sleep While he let his knowledge seep, Didja? Didja ever get a lesson That proved afterwards a blessin’? Didja ever sit and look Instid of diggin’ in a book, Didja? Didja ever leave your school days And assume a job for pay? Didja wish your school days over And promise not to be a rover, Didja? Didja know that you’re in school now', And the future is yours at a vow? Didja know’ the days are fleeting And you will soon be sleeping, Didja? Page Eighty-Four