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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1939 volume:

|f H IT IN ft fTi - -• • T T T 1 am' 111 jin n MHRD uu K V � � � ir •. +mmn JW If ir r r it in in i� flU i«5 pi� t r r'irr’ in in in in rr r r— |ii fit fit in 1 ! if ■ • •. Class Colors Old Rose and Silver Orange and Black Tis with a joyful song we greet thee, Oh, school to us so dear. As with classmates we assemble With words of right good cheer. We would own our priceless treasure. Nor honor shall thou lack. While we stand forever faithful To the Orange and the Black. Class Motto Pro Veritate Vivamus Through the four long years we labor ’Mid the scenes we love so well. And the mystic charms of knowledge We vainly seek to spell. When we strive to win the victory In basketball or track. 'Tis the high school we would honor And the Orange and the Black. Class Flower Lilac When the cares of life o’ertake us. Mingling fast our locks with gray. And our fondest hopes betray us. False fortunes fade away. Then we’ll banish care and sadness. And we’ll turn our memories back To the High School of Falls City And the Orange and the Black. Contents BOOK I The Administration BOOK II Classes BOOK III Activities BOOK IV Athletics BOOK V Features FACULTY THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Gelwick has been Superintendent of Falls City Public Schools for twelve years. During this time he has enthusiastically promoted educational facilities and taken an active interest in the athletic program of our school. Mr. Gelwick is a man of ability, honesty and sportsmanship and is a real friend to every student. MR. A. B. GELWICK, A. B., A. M. University of Nebraska EXECUTIVES Mr. Starkebaum, our principal, has been the able leader of our high school for twelve years. His competency of direction has been a great factor in helping this school achieve a very high scholastic record. Combining stern discipline and good nature with excellent results, Mr. Starkebaum is very popular with the student body. THE PRINCIPAL MR. A. W. STARKEBAUM, A. B„ A. M. Central Wesleyan College University of Nebraska THE FACULTY RUTH COCHRANE—Music; Doane College, Omaha University. W. D. FISHER, A. B.—English and Dramatics; University of Nebraska. MILDRED JORN, A. B.—English; University of Nebraska. LORETTA SHEEHAN, A. B.—Commercial—English; Peru State Teachers College. J. J. BROWN—Physical Education; University of Nebraska. JOHN S. BOSWELL, B. Sc.—Sciences; Peru State Teachers College. I Mildred Shook A. B. Biology University of Nebr. O. C. Hatch L. L. Smith Virginia Moomaw B. Sc. Trades and Industries B. Sc. Agriculture Kansas State College Physical Education University of Nebr. University of Nebr. Floy DeWald Assistant Principal Study Hall Supervisor Hamilton College Kenneth L. Pace A. B. Civics and Instrumental Music Creighton. Peru, and Western State Teachers Grace Myers A. B.. A. M. Mathematics University of Nebr. Columbia University G. F. Cummins B. Sc. Math-Government Armour Institute Leoba Ickman B. Sc. Home Economics University of Nebr. Dorothy Fase A. B. Commercial University of Nebr. University of Colorado R. W. Sympson A. B. Latin—History William Jewell Janice Betz A. B. History University of Nebr. Just to Remind You Listen, my children, and yon shall hear Of the many events of the fast school year. September Friday, 2—Freshmen Registration! Just which teachers do you prefer to Hunk you? Monday, 5—Labor Day and tlie beginning of our labor. The band gave a concert at the big Missouri Pacific picnic. Tuesday. 6—Senior fellas’ meander to the third door lor a glimpse of the new feminine charm there. Thursday, 8—Freshies are gradually putting two and two together, but they invariably make five. Friday, 9—Freshies have the idea now the week is over. Wonder what they will do Monday? Thursday. 15— Band gave a concert at the Humboldt fair. Wednesday, 21—Everyone is becoming accustomed to their harness. Wednesday. 28—Initiation of new members of the G. A. A. was held in collaboration with the picnic at Crystal Reach. Thursday. 29—Evening of our big bonfire and traditional shirt tail parade. Friday, 30—Don James led the attack against Pawnee in the first football game of the season. Pawnee and Humboldt bands were our guests at the Junior Fair. October Monday, 3—Nothing happened today. Friday. 7—Defeated Auburn at Auburn with a score of 19-6. Wednesday. 12 Senior class meeting. Officers for the school year were elected. Friday, 14—Played Jackson High on the Wesleyan Field at Lincoln. A good crowd of Falls City enthusiasts were present to witness a tie of 0 to 0. Tuesday. 18—First of the six weeks tests are under way. Everyone has his fingers crossed. Thursday, 20—Professor Stecklehcrg entertained us at a paid convocation. It was worth the nickel charged to hear him. Friday, 21--George Hansen, the supposedly meek husband, shows his superiority to his wife. Josephine Weaver, in The Bamboozle. Wednesday. 26 Ve recall our childhood days as the report cards first appear. Thursday. 27 Teachers convention, meaning vacation for us. Whoopee! November Thursday. 3- -Cheerleaders conduct a peppy pep rally. Friday, 4 Tied a football game with Nebraska City. 6 to 6. Wednesday. 9 The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Pace, gave a program at 11:20. Friday, 11 -Our team, accompanied by the band, journeyed to Tecumseh and was defeated. 6 to 0. Tuesday, 15—Extra! Extra! Lost: Everyday Problems in General Science. Who is the Frosh that works Science problems every day? Friday, 18—Lincoln High tramps all over us. but we’re game and can take it. Monday. 21—Tempus Fugit! Six weeks tests are here again! Wednesday, 23—No more school until next week. Thursday. 24 Turkey, pumpkin, and cranberries topped off with a great victory over Hiawatha in the last game of the season constituted our Thanksgiving celebration. December Thursday. 1—Just twenty-four more days until Christmas. Friday, 9 Played a basketball game with Humboldt. tipping the score at 36 to 16. Thursday, 15—Preview of the operetta given in convocation. Fridav, 16— Dumb Waiter” presented by the chorus classes, under the direction of Miss Ruth Cochrane. Tuesday. 20—Not much doing today. Friday. 23- -Christmas is approaching! We are granted a vacation. Sunday. 25 Merry Christmas! January March Tuesday. 3—First day of school this year. We notice the effect on some of the students; in fact, even on some of the teachers. Friday. 6—Another victory. 37 to 13! This time it was at Nebraska City. Wednesday. 11—We can’t recall what happened. Sorry! Saturday. 11 Tecumseh’s journey to Falls City came to nought. Wednesday. 18—Term examinations. Students are under a mental strain. Friday. 20—D. A. R. Contest. Defeated Peru by a margin cf 36 points. Tuesday. 24—Boys bring home the honors again by defeating Wymore. 51 to 20. Thursday. 26—Preview of the Junior class play was given in assembly this afternoon Friday. 2 7—“At High gate House. written by our dramatics instructor. William D. Fisher, was given in the auditorium by representatives of the junior class. Good! Tuesday, 31 -Falls City shows its flying colors by defeating Humboldt a second time. 35 to 24. February Thursday. 2—Moving pictures of dental hygiene were shown. Friday. 3—Sorry. Nebraska City. Tuesday, 7—You till it in. Thursday, 9--The county agent gave us an illustrated demonstration of meat-cutting. Friday. 10—The roof of the auditorium came perilously near falling today when the lusty voices of the students were raised in rousing cheers. They worked, too. for we defeated Jackson High. Tuesday, 14—Valentine's Day. The chorus and gym students presented an appropriate program. Friday, 17—Auburn came down for a game of basketball, and lost it. Tuesday. 21—The game with Creighton was just twenty seconds too long. Perhaps we’ll do better next time. Thursday, 23—Cartoon lecture was given, showing the evil effects of alcohol and tobacco. Friday. 21—Defeated Peru at Peru Saturday. 25—G. A. A. girls entertained the Nebraska City G. A. A. at their annual sports day. Tuesday. 28—-Everyone snowed in. even the teachers. Wednesday, 1—Much to our surprise, this month made its entry like a lamb, and our basketball boy8 got to Beatrice. Thursday, 2—Our lads are maintaining their tine record in the tournament. Friday. 3—Meeting of the prophecy committee. What do you think of their work? Saturday, 4—We retained the district championship for another year. Tuesday, 7—Band give the concert which was postponed when we had the snow a week ago. Wednesday, 8—Boys went to Lincoln for the state tournament today. Friday, 10—Soloists and small groups went to MINK contest at Peru. Saturday. 11— Band and orchestra placed in music contest. Falls City received state basketball championship. Game ended in disaster when Heinzelman fractured his leg. Too bad! Monday, 13 — Convocation held, in which the state champions were honored. Friday. 17 -Did all you careless drivers benefit by the movie on Safety given by the highway patrolmen? Wednesday. 22—Seniors are reviewing for regents’ exams. Tuesday, 28—Senior class play try-outs. April Saturday. 1 — No Joke; the annual's gone to press. Monday. 3—Senior I. Q. tests. Tuesday, 4—Scholarship tests. Thursday. 6—Spring vacation started today. Tuesday. 11—Back to school today, more afflicted with spring fever than before. Saturday, 15—Numerous carloads of commercial students left bright and early for the commercial contest at Nebraska City. Friday. 21—State music contest at Fremont began today. Saturday. 22—Our contestants are in the competition at Fremont now. May Saturday. 6 — Juniors entertained us at the annual banquet. Thank you! Friday. 12—Class day exercises. Annuals are given out. No more school for the seniors. Friday, 19—Senior class play. “Spring Fever.” given. Sunday. 21—Baccalaureate services held in the auditorium. Thursday. 25—Received our diplomas at our Commencement. We are row ready to embark upon our careers as graduates from the Falls City High School. Friday, 26—We return for our last farewells and to receive our report cards. —By Helen Dale. YESTERDAY. . Well, not much longer ago than that some of us appeared like this when with high hearts we looked forward to becoming great big Seniors. TODAY Our goal though neither so single nor so definite, we still look forward! Hopple and Marjorie Looks interesting, boys! Always together Inseparables Gee!—Spring Wilbur—a good egg LEONA APEL— Home Economics course. “Far from gay cities 1 will take my stand.” MARCELLA BRUHN— Commercial. 1. 2. 3, 4; Commercial contest. 3. 1. She is the joker in the deck of life.” RALPH BABBITT— Commercial Course. 1. 2. 3. 4: Commercial Contest. 4. To study or not to study, that is the question.” RICHARD H. BAHR— Trades. 1. 2. 3: Academic. 4. In classic halls you may a genius find, but the farm for me.” JOE BEATY— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1; Glee Club. 1. 2: Chorus. 1. 2. “Don’t go putting mischief into his head—there’s enough there already.” GENE BUCHHOLZ— Trades. 1. 2. 3. 4. I can always study when there is nothing else to do. VIVIAN CHESNEY— Home Economics. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 2. 3; Operetta. 3; Glee Club, 3. Some grow wide; some grow tall, but Vivian didn’t grow at all.” HELEN DALE— Academic. 1. 2. 3; Commercial. 4; Jr. Sr. banquet. committee. 3; I). A. R. Contest. 4; Senior Editor. Orange and Black; Commercial Contest. 3. 4. “My mind to me a kingdom is.” PEARL BOSSOM— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4. She is a friend; therefore she has friends.” MAXINE DRUMM— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 1. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 3. There’s a method in her madness.” W ELDON BOWERS— Barada. 1. 2.; Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4. His friends, there are many. His foes, are there any?” HERMAN BRAUN— Commercial. 1, 2. 3. 4 Club. 3. 4; Chorus. 3. 4 others do the labor, I w Operetta. 3. 4; Glee Band. Twirler. 4. If ill do the rest.” EILEEN DUERFELDT— Barada, 1. 2; Academic, 3. 4; Chorus, 3. Hinges of true friendship never grow rusty. WILBUR EGE— Sacred Heart. 1. 2; Academic. 1. 2. 3, 4; Football. 4. Something common it may be he has to say. yet he’ll say it in the most uncommon way.” THE SENIORS JEANNE ELAM— Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3, I; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club, 2. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3; Secretary, 4. “No matter what she tries to do. that smile will come a-breakin’ through.” BECKY EVANS— Academic. 1. 2; Corrmerclal. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 2. 3. 4; Jr.-Fr. Banquet Committee, 3; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3; Music Contest. 3. 4; Commercial Contest. 3. 4. ‘‘She is little, she is wise, she’s a terror for her size.” JIM FALLOON— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra. 1. 2; MINK contest. 4; Y'oung Citizens, I: Commercial con-test. 3. 4. “Knowledge may be power, hut it won’t take the phee of gasoline.” CURTICE LEIGH FAUCETT— Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary-Treasurer, 1: G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3: Operetta. 2; Class plays. 3. 4; Jr.-Ser. Banquet Committee. 3: Music Contest. 3. 4; Commercial Contest. 4. “There is friendliness in her smile, wit in her speech, and energy in her desire.” DON FEMMER— Commercial, 1. 2. 3. 4: Football. 2. 3: Captain. 4. ‘‘Gentlemen prefer blondes.” DEEM A RUTH FETZNER— Home Economics. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4; Band, 1. 2. 3. “Sweetness, truth, and every grace are read distinctly in her face.” LUELLA FIENE— Barada. 1. 2; Academic, 3. 4; Chorus. 3. “Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt; every grin so merry draws one out.” MARIAN FORD— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3; Senior play; MINK and State Music-Contests; Class Secretary. 4. “To win a smile from fortune, wink at trouble.” EDNA GALLEY— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2: Operetta. 2. 3; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4 “It takes a little mischief to make the world go fast.” VERA GATZ— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic, 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3. “And still the wonder grows, that one small head can carry all she knows. ROBERT GILLASPY— Academic. 1. 2. 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer. 2; Treasurer. 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee; Football. 3. 4; Manager basketball team. 4; Nebraska Boys’ State. 3; Business Manager of annual. “He was seen and also heard, always trusted at his word.” JOHN GR AH AM- Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club. 1. 2; Class President, 1; Operetta. 1. 2. 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. “I am not in the roll of common men. ” JOE GRADY— Commercial. 1.2; Trades. 3. 4. “He thinks, and thinks, and thinks—sometimes.” THELMA JANE GRUSH— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Gym. 2. 3. “Very quiet as you all know, but maybe not always so.” Class of '39 THE SENIORS DEAN HAGEE— Shubert, 1. 2. 3; Academic. 4. “Quietly be works, faithful to each duty ’ HELEN HANIKA— Academic. 1. 2: Commercial. 3. 4. “Silence is the friend that never betrays.” MARIE HARDENBERGER— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic. 3; Commercial. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. “Marriage bells don’t always silence school belles.” FRANK HEBENSTREIT— Sacred Heart. 1. 2; Academic. 1. 2. 3, 4; Football. 3. 4; Basket ball. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. 3. “I am myself, and the more I know me. the better I like me.” MARJORIE HERBSTER— Home Economics. 1, 2; Academic, 3; Commercial. 4; Band. 1. 2. 3. 4; MINK Contest. 4. “She is true to her work, her word, and her friends.” HARRY HESS— Sacred Heart, 1. 2; Academic, 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball. 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee, 3; Junior play. “The atmosphere up there with him, it must indeed be line; and when he plays at basketball, the others soon resign.” HARLAN PAGE HOLMES— Aurora. Missouri. 1. 2; Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; Senior play; Football. 4; Class President. 4. “Let your art and not your words speak for you.” Operetta, 4; MINK play. “Be more than I iL’FEMAN— 3. 4: Glee Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; : G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta, advantage of a lofty mind.” NEAL HOI ITZ— Verdon. 1. 2: Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 2. 3 Contest. 2, 4; Band, 3. 4; Senior silent or let thy words be worth silence.” MARY MASTEN Academic. 1. 2. Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4 . “She has the MARY HUSTON— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic, 3. 4; G. A. A.. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. “Judge not bv tin position, but by the disposition.” ROBERT JAMES— Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; B°nd, 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra. 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Contests. 2. 3. 4; Football, 3, 4; Junior play; “The Lawful Truth”; Toastmaster. Jr.-Sr. Banquet; Class Treasurer, 4; Senior play. “Greater men than I may have lived, hut 1 doubt it.” JAMES JONES— Monroe Citv. Missouri. 1. 2. culture. 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Fair my Southern accent.” MOSS JONES— Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band. 1. 2. 3; Orchestra. 3; Junior play; Senior play; “The Bamboozle,” 1. Fine art is that in which the hand. the head, and the heart all work together.” ELMER KAMMERER— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 1; Chorus. 1: Junior Fair Board. 1. If you can’t take life easy, take it is easily as you can.” 3; Vocational Agri-Board. 4. Pardon KATHRYN KAMMERER— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2; Glee Club, 2; Operetta. 2. “I consider thinking just a waste of thought.” EVELYN KENTOPP— Commercial, 1. 4; Home Economics. 2. 3; Chorus. 2. 2 .4; Operetta. 4. “Like a mouse she comes and goes; no trap has caught her.” IIAROLD KISSEL— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus, 1: Football, 3. “Ambition climbing with a giant stride.” JAMES KOEHLER— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta. 1. 4: Glee Club. 1. 4; Chorus, 1, 4; Band, 2. 3, 4; Music Contests. 4. “1 have a wonderful mind, but I’m saving it.” PHYLLIS LOCKARD— Commercial, 1, 2. 3; Home Economics, 4: Chorus. 1, 4; Glee Club, 4; Operetta. 2; MINK Contest, 4. “What man dare, I dare.” ROBERT LOVICK— Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Class President. 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. 3; Manager football team. 4; Basketball. 4; Editor-in-chief of the Orange and Black. “Clever and capable, dependable, too; our Editor always sees things through.” Frances McConnell— North High. Omaha. 1. 2; Commercial. 1. 2, 3; Home Economics. 4. “Never too busy to be a friend.” EVELYN MAISENBACKER— Academic. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4: Operetta. 1. 2; Glee Club. 1. 2: Chorus. 1. 2; G. A. A. Secretary. 2. 3; Commercial Contest. 3. 4: Junior play; Senior pl� y; Cheer Leader, 4. “Of course nobody is perfect, but I am nearly so.” RICHARD MILLER— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1; Glee Club, i; Vice-President, 2 “He has the snap that spells success, no matter what he tries. FRED MOSIMAN— Commercial. 1. 2. 3; Trades. 4; Basketball, 3. 4; Football. 4. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.” RUSSELL PERCIVAL— Barada. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4; Band, 3. 4; MINK Contest. 4. An ounce of determination applied to a specific purpose is worth a ton of genius.” JOE POOLE— Commercial. 1. 2: Trades. 3. 4. “Are mv brains I MARTHA LUCAS— Home Economics course; Glee Club. 1; Chorus. 1; G. A. A.. 1, 2. 3. 4; Vice-President, 4. “My smile is my passport; my laughter a key to f all doors.” CHARLES POWELL— Commercial, 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice-President. 1; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. 3; MINK Contest. 4; Senior play; Commercial Contest, 4. “A tiny ‘squeak’ but mighty.” Class of '39 m f GEORGIA RIEGER— Academic, 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club, 1. 2. 3; Operetta. 2 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. “I would be true for there are those who trust me. DORIS RODGERS— Home Economics, 1. 2; Academic, 3, 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. “When trouble meets you half way. hop over it and keep going. CAROL SCHAIBLE— Ac ademic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club. 2. 3; Operetta. 1, 2; Band. 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee; Class plays. 3. 4: Music-Contests. 4: Commercial Contest. 4. “Don’t worry about her future; it’s insured.” JOHN SCHOLL— Vocational Agriculture. 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior Fair Board. 2. 3. 4. Steady work turns genius stale; 1 mustn’t risk it.” RICHARD SCHOLL— Agriculture. 1; Commercial. 2. 3, 4; Junior Fair Board. 1; Chorus. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 2. I know the secrets of the soil.” MILTON K. SCHULZ— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club. 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 4; MINK Contest. 4. “Others may strive for honor and fame, but it is my desire to entertain.” LAURA HESTER SHEPHERD— Rulo. 1. 2; Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Band. 3. 4; Orchestra. 4; Young Citizens’ Contest. 4; Music Contests. 4. “The highest graces of music flow from the feeling of the heart.” WILLIAM A. SHEPHERD— Rulo, 1; Academic, 1. 2. 3. 4; Gym, 2. 3. 4. “My future does not worry me.” JAMES SHILEY— Academic, 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4. “Highways are happy ways when they lead away from school.” RUTH SHRIVER— Villisca, Iowa. 1. 2 .3; Commercial. 4; G. A. A.. 4. “Hers is the handclasp that is a little stronger; hers is the smile that lasts a little longer.” MAUREEN SHIJMWAY— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus, 1, 2. 3; Glee Club 1. .2. 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee; Operetta. 3. “All that I ask is but a patient ear.” CHARLES SIMON— Academic. 1. 2. 3 .4. “Why go mad studying all day; that certainly is not my way.” JUNE SLAGLE— Watertown. South Dakota, 1. 2. 3; Commercial. 4. “If she will, she will; if she won’t, she won't.” ISAAC SMITH— Trades. 1. 2. 3. 4. “A lad so very mild and meek, even his shoes refuse to squeak.” THE SENIORS MARGARET SONNER— Academic, l, 2, 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3; (ilee Club. 1. 2. 3; Operetta. 1. 2. 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee; Class Secretary, 3; Senior play. “ Tis the quiet people that do the work. RALEIGH STEINHAUER— Academic, 1. 3; Commercial, 2. 4; Gym. 1. 2. “One way to get ahead and stay ahead is to use your head. EUGENE Tl BACH— Trades. 1. 2. 3. 4. All he attempts to do. he will; a silent man may have much skill.” JOSEPHINE WEAVER— A demic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3. 1; Glee Club. 1. 2. 3; Operetta. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee; Class plays. 3. 4; The Bamboozle. 4; 1). A. R. Contest. 4; Cheer Leader. 3. 4: Commercial Contest. 4. Liked here, liked there, liked everywhere.” EUGENE WEICK— Trades. 1. 2; Agriculture. 3. 4; Band. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1 like jokes about as well as most folks. HELEN WEINERT— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic. 3. 4. waters run deep. Still ERNEST WERNER— Trades. 1. 2. 3. 4. To live long, one must live slowly. ROBERT WERNER— Trades. 1. 2. 3; Academic. 4; Gym. 1. 2. 3. 4. Let me tell you how wonderful I am. VIRGINIA WINKLER— Home Economics. 1. 2; Academic. 3; Commercial. 4; Chorus. 1. 2. 3; Glee Cluh. 3; G. A. A.. 1. 2; Operetta. 2. 3. Never judge a person by the color of her hair. FRANCES WILSON— Academic. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee; Vice-President. 3; Commercial Contest. 4. Always happy, always gay. always cheering someone on her way.” ROBERT WISE— Trades, 1. 2. 3, 4. A little nonsense now then is good for e’en the best of men. and LILLIAN WULF— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Contest. 4. I’nassuming and quiet in her ways is she. but helpful and kind as a girl can be.” HAZEL ZIMMERMAN— Home Economics, 1. 2; Academic, 3; Commercial. 4; G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Not much talk but many deeds.” GEORGE HANSEN— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band. 1; Class plays. 3. 4; “The Bamboozle, 4. Words are feminine; deeds are masculine.” Class of '39 FRED FARINGTON— Academic. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4; Gym. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class play. 3. “ Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved.” LAW RENCE GODDARD— Trades. 1. 2; Commercial. 3. 4. Winds may comes and winds may go. hut I blow on forever. JOE METTZ— Commercial. 1. 2; Agriculture. 3. 4: Chrous. 3; Operetta. 3. If ignorance were bliss. I would be a blister.” LOLA JOHNSON— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Good humor makes one dish of meat a feast. LENORA EICKNOFF— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Contest. 3. 4. I. too. am silent for all language is mockery. and the speech of man is vain.” VERLIN BINDRUM— Trades. 1. 2. 3. 4. Shoe Shine Boy.” ELS WORTH ABBOTT— Atchison. Kansas. 1; Trades 2. 3. 4. The tools to him that can handle them.” Not appearing above: LEO BONSALL— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4. I am an insecticide to the germs of knowledge.” ROBERT BEACHY— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4. “The thin man has more to laugh about, but the fat man has more to laugh with.” BRYAN JONES— Academic. 1. 2; Trades. 3. 4: Chorus, 2. 3; Glee Club. 3: Football. 3. The tortoise got there—• and so will he.” ROBERT KLINE— Academic. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus. 1. 2, 3; Glee Club. 1; Operetta. 1. 2, 3; ('lass President, 2: Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee. Work fascinates me; I can sit and gaze at it for hours.” LENA MAE LEE— Dawson. 2. 3; Academic and Commercial course. The best things come in small packages. WILLIAM TURNER— Trades. .1 2. 3, 4. What this country needs is a sh � re-the-brain plan ” ROBERT W'ATKINS— Commercial. 1. 2. 3. 4. So tall his feet just touch the ground.” LAURA JANICE W ISSINGER— Commercial, 1. 2. 3. 4. Business life appeals to me.” HAROLD WOODARD— Commercial. 1. 2; Agriculture. 3. 4. Bored of education.” MORRIS WADDLE— Trades; Football. 4; Gym. 1 don’t know what I will be: guess 1 will wait and see.” THE SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: Harlan Holmes, Marian Ford. Back Row: Martha Lucas. Robert James. Harlan Page Holmes was elected by the senior class, at its second meeting, to be president for the school year of 1938 to 1939. His chief duty has been to preside over all the senior functions. Page is a prominent cog in the machinery that keeps the wheels of the school in motion. He is ready and willing to assist in all school activities. Page is known to his classmates as an artist and diligent student, and as a sportsman. Last fall he went out for football, and in the summer one often sees him with a tennis racket under his arm. Without hesitation, one may distinguish him as an all-round'’ boy. Next in rank on the officers' list is Martha Lucas, our vice-president. Ever ready to assist Page in his official duties, Martha is a willing worker. The determination imbedded deep within her frequent smiles stands forth as an asset to our class. Marian Ford, our secretary, is always on hand when there is work to be done, and we can truthfully say that she is faithful to each duty. Let me now introduce to you the lad who likes to hear the money jingle in his pocket, but who writes receipts, not checks. Robert James, class treasurer, handles the funds competently and finds it a simple matter to greet one with palms extended. —Helen Dale. OUTSTANDING IN THE CLASS FRESHMEN Class Officers: President .............. John Graham Vice-President ......... Charles Powell Secretary-Treasurer .... Curtice Faucett Operetta: Margaret Sonner Junior Fair Board: Richard Scholl SOPHOMORES Class Officers: President ................ Robert Kline Vice-President ......... Richard Miller Secretary-Treasurer.....Robert Gillaspy Operetta: Moss Jones Junior Fair Board: John Scholl MINK Contest: Robert James, Clarinet Nebraska District Contest: Robert James, Clarinet JUNIORS Class Officers: President ....................... Robert Lovick Vice-President ........ Frances Wilson Secretary ............. Margaret Sonner Treasurer ............. Robert Gillaspy Lettermen: Football: Don Femmer Robert ames Robert Gillaspy Harold Kissel Frank Hebenstreit Basketball: F’rank Hebenstreit Fred Mosiman Play: Evelyn Maisenbacker George Hansen Marie Wright Robert James Josephine Weaver Fred Farington Carol Schaible Harry Hess Curtice Faucett Moss Jones Operetta: Becky Evans Herman Braun Moss Jones Charles Powell Maureen Shumway Neal Houtz Margaret Sonner Junior Fair Board: John Scholl Music Contest: Robert James, clarinet Curtice Faucett, voice Becky Evans, voice Junior-Senior Banquet—Dutch Motif: Robert James, Toastmaster. SENIORS Class Officers: President ......... Harlan Page Holmes Vice-President ............. Martha Lucas Secretary .................. Marian Ford Treasurer ........................ Robert James Lettermen: Football: Frank Hebenstreit Don Femmer Page Holmes Wilbur Ege Morris Waddle Robert James Robert Gillaspy Fred Mosiman Basketball: Harry Hess Frank Hebenstreit Fred Mosiman Robert Lovick D. A. R. Contest: Helen Dale, first place Carol Schaible Josephine Weaver Operetta: Becky Evans Mary Huffman Neal Houtz Charles Powell Milton Schulz Junior Fair Board: John Scholl MINK Contest: Members of: Band, Orchestra, Glee Club CLASS PROPHECY We give you the special privilege of reading in advance a review to be given by Ralph W. Simpson of a visit which he and Miss Mildred Jorn made to Falls City on April 1, 1950. As we start, we are strolling down the Main Street in Falls City, a thriving mid-western community of some fifty thousand souls, a number of whom are still confined in body. We Notice the many changes time has made in the Falls City of 1939. A policewoman ( Mary Huffman with her hair cut short) is patroling the sidewalk in front of the Starkebaum building, named for his beloved mentor by the architect, Robert Beachy. This building is the scene of varied activity, passings to and fro of Eugene Weick yelling, Extry! Extry!” Suddenly a commanding personage passes us. It is Charles Robert James, a big butter-and-egg man of the West. Using the ghostlike penetration of walls and closed doors common to all authors, we trail him to the sixteenth floor. As he enters the office. Wilbur Ege arises and pleasantly remarking, Tag, you're it,’ presents him with a summons. With uncanny presence of mind, we immediately deduce that our Bobby has made erroneous income tax returns. Wilbur Ege. the district attorney, has an excellent record as prosecutor, mainly because of his matchless oratorical ability and his commanding courtroom presence. The evidence in this case was gathered by that super-sleuth, Milton Schulz, who, in collaboration with the sterling constable, Mary Huffman, has rid the city of crime. To get back to Bobby, he has been overcome by the shock and is at present in a chair, being fanned by his secretary, Doris Rodgers. We leave Bob and Blondie engaged thus, and, privately wishing we had a secretary, float to the street, landing in front of the morgue. Naturally we enter and learn that the death rate in Falls City is now very low. The undertaker, James Koehler, invites us to view the only body in the morgue. When we see that it is James Falloon we manifest no surprise, but simply ask what kind of car he was driving at the time. We learn that it was a '48 Chevrolet, which was hardly unexpected. We drop a tear on his casket and depart. Once in the streets of Falls City, we notice something we didn’t before—the offices of the Federal Broadcasting Company. We enter the building in our usual fashion and materialize in the office of Robert Lovick, president of the FBC. Here is a truly inspiring success story. Lovey (as his secretary, Maureen Shumway, calls him) began his career with only a transmitter and an idea. This idea made him rich and famous, for it was he who began using four bells for station breaks. One of his most popular broadcasts, Corny Flakes Hour, starring Page Holmes, who recites poetry, is just going on the air. Page, now known as H. P., is the greatest financial wizard of the Wall Street of Falls City. He appears daily on this program because it was through poetry he became a success, especially through a certain poem by Kipling. We listen to this enlightening program and discover it is sponsored by Richard Bahr, manufacturer of Corny Flakes. He reminds his audience, getting a plug in, that it was through this medium he attained his super-stature. The next program stars Eddie Boygan and Chuck McCarty, namely, Richard Miller and William Shepherd. We depart and are soon passed by none other than Richard Scholl, instructing his nine o’clock cycling class. Two of his more ardent pupils are Mary Huston and Eileen Duerfeldt. We collide with Scoop Hess, star reporter on the Weekly News,’ who asks us to accompany his to the office. We are conducted through the numerous departments by editor-in-chief, Russell Percival. One of the first departments we enter is that of Hazel Zimmerman, who is now conducting a syndicated newspaper column called Ask Hazel.’ She says, 'People were always asking me for something, and I never got anything in return. I decided 1 would beat them to asking me, and get paid besides.' She is in contact with Martha Lucas, a world-renowned stylist, who designs clothes for the genuine nobility and pseudo-nobility of Hollywood. We are in the sports department when a special news bulletin is flashed in from New York. Coach Edna Galley’s Dribbling Damsels pulled out a two point lead over the Five Basketeers in the most thrilling woman's basketball championship on record. We are still in the office when the late morning edition is released. After glancing through a copy, we inquire about an outstanding advertisement of Lurecreme. Lana Lure, its originator, is none other than Vivian Chesney. As we lay down the paper, our attention is attracted by a picture of Miranda J. Weaver, the youngest woman in the House. It has been mainly through her efforts that the women are in control in Congress. The shriek of the noon whistle reminds us we have a luncheon engagement at the popular new cafe. Let’s Eat Here.’ Good food is in abundance since the head chef is none other than Pearl Bossom. After paying the check to a gum-snapping cashier, Lola Johnson, we proceed towards the depot. A somewhat dazed train caller, Charles Simon, bellows the arrival of The Streak.’ A bevy of reporters dash madly to the platform. Our curiosity aroused, we follow. The object of their dash is the arrival of Georgia Rieger, recently returned from France. Her only statement is, 'Paris hasn't changed a bit.' The conductor, Joe Beaty, calls to a lagger to hurry if he intends to catch the train. We recognize this person as George Hansen, who has as his destination, the Hawaiian Islands, where it is believed he intends to enter the pineapple business. On our return, we drive through the industrial district. Progress is slow because of a truck standstill due to a strike led by Joe Mettz. Near by is a meat packing concern, in front of which is standing Weldon Bowers. Weldon and Ernest Werner have originated a new idea on their large cattle ranch—they hire cowgirls instead of cowboys. A branch of this meat packing concern. Kill ’Em and Cut ’Em,’ is located at Preston under the supervision of Robert Werner. Two of his most capable assistants are Helen Weinert, stenographer, and Isaac Smith, office boy. Confusion reigns with the arrival of the Ferdinand DeLuxe.’ From the midst of a mountain of beef, struggles a dazed, frozenfaced hobo. After completion of the process of thawing, we have the privilege of making a renewed acquaintance with the cross country man, R. Heacock Kline. Truly, this might be called Variety Street, due to the multiplicity of industries located here. Just ahead looms a cigar factory. James Shiley is employed as a cigar tester to see if they are too strong for the ordinary person. Directly across the way is a lipstick factory, owned and operated by Kathryn Kammerer who also makes it a point to try out all the different shades. She makes the manufacture of bright shades a specialty. Joe Poole is a big executive in the Sleep-Tite Mattress factories. However, he finds ’employing’ mattresses much more engaging than big business affairs. It does not take us long to pass through this district, and as we leave it we drive on up Lane Street. The Lanesome College of Knowledge attracts our undivided attention. Dashing madly about is the janitor, Dean Hagee, striving to keep the college pixies from tramping on his beloved campus. The wide portals beckon us and we enter. Our footsteps lead us to the study hall. Belling a disguise of horn-rimmed spectacles, we find a capable study hall supervisor, Madame Evelyn Maisenbacker. She has at last solved student conduct problems by turning the tables —she heckles the students. In our conversation with Evelyn, we inquire about Phyllis Lockard. She reveals to us that Pat is the Mother Superior of the Convent of Our Lady at Rulo. Two very important teachers are Verlin Bindrum and Carol Schaible. Verlin has an astounding knowledge of history. There is no limit to the dates he can rattle off after 8:00 p. m. Carol heads a modern science department Research is her line. She's found a formula whereby a blonde can marry a blonde and still be happy. Lillian Wulf is admired by all as the Dean of Women in this college. Of all sport activities, basketball occupies the limelight. A great deal of its popularity is due to Coach Fred Mosiman. Mosey is giving a final pep talk to his basketeers who are in the midst of the preparation for the big game of the season. He says, Well, fellows, it's here.' A tradition of the team is stooge Don Femmer, who still cherishes an old F. C. H. S. '39 football sweater. He entertains students with yarns of his career as a star player way back when. The college has adapted a new feature—a Hall of Fame. At the present, a committee is debating whether or not to add Bob Watkins to their list. Bob has recently designed a new theater seat. As the person eases himself into the seat, it slowly unfolds. He absolutely guarantees it will keep you comfortable and out of other people's way. We take our departure as convocation is dismissed. Waiting in front of the school, is James Jones in a streamlined bus. He has established a profitable line by providing studnet transportation facilities. |ohn Scholl is his conductor and A-No. 1 assistant. As we amble along, we pass through many-familiar haunts. Over her back-yard fence Marjorie Herbster is chatting with her neighbor, Luclla Fiene Blank. Marjorie’s anger is not yet subdued. She discovered the world's largest pearl in an oyster. Her anger was aroused because the grocer, Robert Wise, had clearly told her that the oysters were positively fresh. Luella is afflicted with a difficulty, also. She employed William Turner to see if her old chairs were safe. His work has already developed into a three hour nap. She has tried everything from cold water to hot packs and still he remains in his stupor. When they see us, there is a contest to see who can give us the most information concerning the latest gossipin’ of the town. Harold Kissel I is engaged in growing bigger and better mustaches in competition with Raleigh Stein-hauer. Luella champions Raleigh in this contest and informs us that he considers the effort to grow lushier facial foliage than ms opponent a mere trick, and that he has as good as won the coveted cup already. A good friend, Thelma Jane Grtish, is the president of an organization for the aid of women shoppers. She especially aids large women, and her motto is all you need is to take a deep breath (and push.') Marie Hordenberger is going to live in the new house on Fifth Avenue being constructed by the firm of Goddard and Tubach, contractors. She still does everything with a Rush. Luella and Marjorie would enjoy talking with us some more, but we feel that if we are going to visit the newly established Wilson Clinic, we must be on our way. Luella detains us another second to tell us that Moss Jones has been portrayed as a second Raphael, but Marjorie retorts that he is nothing more than a second Seegar. At last we break away from them and walk on toward the hospital. Brushing briskly past us as we enter the hospital is a white-clad surgeon, Frances Wilson. She is on her way to visit one of her patients, Jeanne Elam, who wondered so long whom her husband would be that when she found out it was too great a shock. Dr. Wilson says their mental cases never recover, and she should be sufficiently well-informed for she specializes in mental cases. The doctor claims tnat minds have always interested her, and that she has spent much time wondering how some ran as long as they did. We are informed that John Graham was picked up at Sixth and Main Street the previous evening. He keeps mumbling, 'Did I do this?’ The explanation given us is that he just staged a Broadway Musical Comedy Hit. Charles Powell has the leading role in the comedy. The crowds have been so immense that Charles has not been able to leave the theater. His food is biO ght to him by means of a dumb waiter, Neal Houtz. Among other patients is Joe Grady, still in a coma from his high school days. White-clad nurses hover about. We identify two of them as Lenora Eickhoff and Virginia Winkler. As we return from our short visit to the hospital, we notice the small office of Dr. Laura H. Shepherd across the street. We are told that she is competing with Dr. Wilson. Her policy is that doctors always think they know too much, and that she is a great and outstanding exception to the rule. Curtice Faucett, R. N., is her capable assistant. From the hospital we take a cab to the airport. We discover that women cab drivers are popular, and that the largest agency is operated by Leona Apel and Vera Gatz. At the airdrome, operated by Frank Hebenstreit, we see Marian Ford, a stewardess, hurrying across the field to go on a run in a plane piloted by Herman Braun and Gene Buchholz. Leo Bonsall is on hand to give the propeller its twirl. Attention is suddenly drawn to a large blue plane circling the field. Helen Dale, who holds top flight honors as one of the United States' most daring aviatrix, is returning to Falls Citv to speak on aviation at a guest banquet. Bob Gillaspv has kept in contact with Helen throughout her trip by means of the radio. Leaving Helen surrounded by reporters and a large crowd of people shouting welcome, we again take a cab and return to the night life of the city. As we stroll down the street, a massive neon sign invites us to Rest Your Bones with Porgie [ones.’ We cross the street to go in and see how Mr. Jones is faring, but-are halted by Margaret Sonner, who is an ardent worker of the W. C T. U. After convincing Miss Sonner that we will stand by the principles of her organization, we enter and are escorted to a ringside table by the head waiter, Harold Woodard. Looking around, we see Ruth Shriver, the cigarette girl, walking by the table selling her wares. After becoming settled, we recognize the familiar theme of Lena Mae Lee and her twelve Bombshells, who are accompanying Morris Waddle, the second Cassanova. At the close of this number, the Master of Ceremonies, Elmer Kam-merer, comes forth and announces that next we will have the great privilege of seeing Miss Maxine Drumm, the famous French dancer, swing Wagner’s Wedding March. During the selection, a bit of trouble is aroused by the arrival of the favorite of all escort clubs, Ralph Babbitt. The bouncer, Fred Farington, finally brings all this confusion to a close. Half way through our tasty lunch served us by a dainty waiter, Elsworth Abbott, Elmer directs our attention to Miss Laura Wissinger, a Hollywood star, who has just consented to give us her modern interpretation of the outdated dancing, jitterbugging. As we get up to leave, we pass a table where Miss Ellen Rebecca Evans of the Upper 400, if you please, is sitting, but unless our eyes deceive us, we still see a Mouse hanging around. Going on out, we collect our wraps from the check girl, Marcella Brunn, and proceed to our hotel. 'The hostess, Frances McConnell, is just going up to her room, so we join her in the elevator, run by Evelyn Kentopp. Also, in the elevator are Delma Ruth Fetzner, Helen Hanika, and June Slagle, who have just returned from their appearance at a local theater where they are billed as the 'Three Dancing Damsels.' Upon reaching our floor, we enter our respective rooms and so end a happy day of remi-nescing.” By- Mary Huffman Russell Percival James Falloon Margaret Sooner Carol Schaible. Article II CLASS WILL Never to return as students of the Falls City High School to roam through its friendly corridors, the class of 1939 leave their many schoolmates and instructors, taking with them only the memories and encouraging words of those who remain. In leaving, they extend to the succeeding classes, to the faculty, and to numerous individuals these tokens of esteem that are embodied in this, the class will. Article I To the Faculty We leave Miss Sheehan our ability to figure interest and discounts. We’ll use adding machines hereafter. To Miss F'ase we will a new stop watch to use when she springs those inevitable speed tests. To Mr. Starkebaum we give our thanks for his guidance during the past four years. To Mr. Gel wick we say good-bye. To Mrs. DeWald we will the one year franchise to teach those wise juniors a thing or two about study hall conduct To Mr Smith and Mr. Hatch we leave a peace palm in regard to all basketball arguments. To Miss Shook we bequeath a Hymenoptera Tormuordia Tetramorium Cespitum Scurra Vasus, Non Qui Certum Praesepe Teneret to exhibit in future biology classes. We leave Miss Moomaw with a reduced class of double-jointed girls. To Mr. Pace we will a baton long enough to touch any member of the band who’falls asleep. We leave Miss Ickman staying after school with a group of her Home Economics students. Verlin Bindrum leaves Miss Betz with her pet phrase, Now don’t mark over your answers. We leave Mr. Fisher our handbook on grammar, which ain’t done us no good. To Miss Meyers we bequeath our knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and what have you. Neal Houtz leaves Mr. Boswell some new science aparatus which we advise him to keep under lock and key so overgrown children will not be tempted to play with it. To. Mr. Cummins—Miss Meyers. To our sponsors, Miss Jorn and Mr. Symp-son, we extend our sincere expression of love and admiration, and our heartfelt gratitude for their interest in us. To the Classes Upon our nearest heirs, the Juniors, on the eve of commencement, we bestow our dignified title of Reverend Seniors” and permit them to mount our throne of superiority. To the Sophomores we will our studious and alert minds for use as they see fit. To the Freshmen we give what is left after the Juniors and Sophomores help themselves to what they want. Article III To those lucky individuals who have been decided upon after many hours of deepest con centration: I.eona Apel and Vera Gatz leave this sphere of social activity for rural districts. Ralph Babbitt reluctantly leaves a much-developed ability to draw the attention of girls to Bob Reed. Richard Bahr leaves for home, sweet home. Robert Beachy leaves his excess avoirdupois to Charles Zoc-llers. Joe Beaty leaves for the editor’s chair of the Skowt Trax. Leo Bonsall leaves after five years of intensive study. Pearl Bossom leaves her willingness to oblige to her sister, Arlene. Weldon Bowers leaves the Lucas girls without their usual supply of notes. Herman Braun wills his laziness to Keith Henninger and Ollen Sommerville. Marcella Bruhn wills her witty ideas and tricks to William Huebner. Gene Buchholz leaves his charming smile to Clarence Heck. Vivian Chesney can’t leave him because he graduated first. Helen Dale wills her medals for (jetting high grades to Christopher Columbus Wells. Maxine Drumm leaves to be a stand-in for Martha Raye. Eileen Duerfeldt leaves her license to talk in assembly without permission to Margaret Henke. Lenora EickholT, Mary Huston, and Delma Ruth Fetzner leave their quiet attitudes to the noisiest of the freshmen. Wilbur Ege bequeaths his infectious, jack-o-lantern” grin to Dorothy Toots Lunsford. Jean Elam wills, bequeaths, gives, hands over, and leaves a volume of jokes to the school library. Becky Evans leaves her songstress perch to Sally Graham. |im Falloon leaves Virginia Shannon standing on a corner waiting for another street car. Fred Farington leaves his school books to the highest bidder. Curtice Faucett leaves a space that cannot be filled. Don Femmer wills his comb to Jack Chaffee; it’s very slightly used. Luella Fiene wills her four-cylinder giggle to Etta Engleman. Marian Ford leaves her dimples to Marian Dunn. Edna Galley leaves her horse laimh but not her horse sense to Amy Beth Dowell Bob GiMaspy wills his bow-leggednrss to lack Henshilwood. A happy medium may be reached between the two. Lawrence Goddard leaves with awl. John Graham has nothing to leave. He takes everything with him. (He's Scotch). Joe Grady and Isaac Smith leave their unanswered history questions in the history classroom. Thelma Jane Grush leaves her ?pectacles to Richard Huettner to enable him to use the dictionary. Dean Hagee leaves the janitor with additional work. Helen Hanika and Lola Johnson leave their right to chew gum to Joan Bohrer. George Hansen leaves his habit of reading dime novels to Edward Carter. Marie Hardenberger leaves with a Rush for a little nest of her own. Frank Hebenstreit leaves his locker full of towels to the next occupant. Marjorie Herbster leaves her sweet disposition to Virginia Dunn. Harry Hess is willing to give his long walks home to any marathon aspirant. Page Holmes wills the position of the class presidency to the president of the class of 1940. Mary Huffman leaves to join the Grand Opera at Henry Field's. Robert James bequeaths his ability to bluff to Virgil Falioon. (But don't blame us, Virgil, if the teachers recognize it). James Jones leaves for the farm in his bright blue Chevy truck. Bryan Jones leaves for work on the WPA. CWA, PWA, or some similar position. Moss Jones leaves his black derby to Gene Hale for use in next year's dramatizations. Elmer Kammerer leaves for the first time in a hurry. Kathryn Kammerer leaves minus the heavy responsibility of four years in high school. Evelyn Kentopp leaves her innocence to Marjorie Weick. Harold Kissel leaves a bum knee and a pair of crutches to the first victim of next fall. Bob Kline leaves his artfully well-chosen dress and cute haircut to Carl Hanson. James Koehler leaves his band uniform to Alvie Strasil. Lena Mae Lee regrets to take her departure from this realm of school activity. Phyllis Lockhard files everything she didn’t use in high school for future reference. Robert Lovick leaves the Annual office For Rent.” Martha Lucas leaves for a position behind the counter at the local J. C. Penney store. Evelyn Maisenbacker leaves her Junior admirers to...................sign on the dotted line. Frances McConnell is willing to hand over her newly acquired cooking ability to any girl who has similar prospects. Joe (I.ochinvar) Mettz leaves many a school girl, heart-broken. Richard Miller leaves his Man of the Town ways to Elza Kuhlman. Fred Mosiman leaves slowly but surely. Russell Percival leaves for Barada University next Year. Charles Powell leaves his stand-in with the teachers to the first applicant. Joe Poole leaves a foot above the rest of the class. Georgia Rieger leaves for France (Paris, of course). Doris Rodgers leaves with a carload. Carol Schaible leaves with her hair up—or dow'n. John Scholl will give his heart to any girl having a good job. Richard Scholl will give his summer address to any girl desiring it. Milton Schulz leaves for a supposedly higher education. Laura Hester Shepherd leaves her conscientiousness and love of study to Raymond Schulen-bcrg. William Shepherd wills his expanded waistline to Richard Calglazier. James Shiley leaves with 32 hard-earned credits. Ruth Shriver leaves her duck walk to Sally Huffman. Maureen Shumway bequeaths her unique coiffures to Annabelle Cox. Charles Simon will leave everything he has if he just graduates. June Slagle leaves her collection of love letters to anyone who would like to read them. Margaret Sonner leaves a vacant seat in Med-lock’s car. Raleigh Steinhauer wills his special brand of hair oil with a little black mustache stuck in free to Douglas McIntyre. Eugene Tubach leaves to follow in his brothers’ footsteps. William Turner leaves a pair of roller skates to Lorraine Oswald. Morris Waddle bequeaths his long-held paper route to Ralph Davidson. Bob Watkins leaves for the Major Baseball Leagues. Jo Weaver leaves her ability as a comedian lo Norman Johnson. Eugene Weick leaves his horn because it is too heavy to take with him. Helen Weinert wills a book called The Art of Keeping Quiet” to Patty Carmine because she thinks she is badly in need of it. Ernest Werner leaves for a career in 4-H Work. Robert Werner leaves for Preston. Virginia Winkler leaves a recipe for Titan red hair to anyone desiring a copy. Don't rush. Freshmen. Frances Wilson leaves for a course in advanced secretarial work. Robert Wise claims that where there is a will there is a way and this is his way out. Laura Wissinger presents her shorthand books to future students. Lillian Wulf leaves for a little red school house. Harold Woodard yields the prize of having possession of the dumpiest looking vehicle in school to Milton Martin. Hazel Fredericka Louisa Zimmerman will part with a part of her name to Bud Reed. Ellsworth Abbott wills his ability as a carpenter to a member of the trades course. In testament whereof we, the Senior Class, have hereunto set our hands this April Fools' Day, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and thirty-nine. Senior Class, 1939- By- Curtice Faucett Lillian Wulf Milton Schulz. CLASS OF '40 Carolyne Barton. Jean Bowers. Mildred Braun. William Huebner, Eva Mae Hutchison, W. T. Hutchison, Helen Johnson, Norman Johnson. Marceille Ketter. Ruth Braun, Frank Buchholz, Lillian Colglazier. Mary King, Roy Kouns, Elza Kulhman, Marjorie Lord, Darlene Lowe, Milton Martin. Irvin Cornford, Amy Beth Dowell, Virginia Dunn, Beatrice McDermott, Jim McKelvey. Maxine McNulty, Harriette Ann Medlock, Lela Michel, Lola Mitchell. Marjorie Eichkoff, Paris France, Arlin Fritz. Kenneth Oberst, Gerald Peck, Dorothy Pratt, Miles Reece. Esther Rieger, Arlene Schrieber. Bernice Gatz, Sally Graham, Gene Hale, Harold Seeger, Virginia Shannon, Fern Shiley, Virgil Siemering, Evelyn Slagle, Helen Slagle. Neola Hayes, Clarence Heck, John Hinsilwood, Peggy Stetler. Ralph Summers, John Swearingin. Iris Turner, Josephine Wissman, Ella Loraine Witt, Marciel Zorn. THE JUNIORS CLASS OF '41 Back Row: Betty Rose Errst, Elizabeth Dowell. Maxine Farmer, Aleene Elms, Wilma Buckminster, Jean Anne Bell. Mignyon Elms, Thomas Chesley. Middle Row: Marian Durn. Anita Duey, Armelda Fritz. Gertrude Braun. Emma Baker, Darwin Fisher, Ralph Davidson, Robert Bossom, Dean Baehenberg. Front Row: Dorothy Frehse. Dorothy Durfee, Lila Chandler. Joan Dorste. Patricia Carmine, Eugene Engleman. Jack Davidson. Ronald Franklin. Bill Allen. Back Row: Virgil Hansen. Donald Kennedy, Guy Jones, Howard Crush, Sterling Kot- tich, Kenneth Krause. Dale Jones, Joe Jones. Middle Row: Ray Hutchins, Donald James. James Henninger, Grace King, Melva Hocker, Lillian Hopkins, Walter Kottlch, Jim Gillispie. Front Row: Warren Kentopp, Shirley Harding. LaVeta Gartner, Betty Kratz. Maxine Jamison. Norma Green. Jane Johnson, Sally Huffman. Soph—9A Back Row: Oscar Lape. Hale Linderman, Tracy La Forgo. Cecile McConnel. Lorraine Oswald, Anno Lucas. Frank Peck. f Middle Row: Carl Meyer. Wruneta Peck. Cecil McMullen. Elizabeth Rawlings. Sue Newell. Dorothy Metzner. Helen Noah, Janice Lehew. Front Row: Evelyn Rose. Gladys Ruch, Virginia Lovick. Evelyn Randolph. Dorothy Miller. Hetty Lundy. Anita McLaughlin. 1 I Back Row: Kahle Wiar. Kenneth Waddle. Robert Steele. Ollen Soinmerville. Bernice Sutter, Mary Sue Jones. Frances Schlosser, Alvin Tubach. Middle Row: Richard Stump. Raymond Schulenberg. Henry VVulf. Marjorie Wieck Margaret Stump. Caroll Tisdel. Beverly Thompson. Norma Schioeder. Front Row:_.Clarence Walbridge. Naomi Walbridge. Louise Wasted. Virginia Zoeller, Arlene Zentner, Dorothy York. Violet Zentner, Genevieve Smith. 1 SOPHOMORES CLASS OF '42 Back Row: Donald Brecht, Lowell Ankrom. Wilbur Bruhn, Dean Cox. Edward Allen, William Coupe. Donald Brackhahn, Bryce Beckham. John Chaffee. Roland Bahr. Middle Row: Richard Colglazier, Ralph Burdick. Dorothy.Bossom. Sue Brenner, Elnora Bachenberg, Joan Bohrer, Betty Burton. Beth Bryant, Lucille Awe. John Budeit. Front Row: Kieth Brooks. Daryl Boyd. Betty Mae Austin. Lucille Bossom. Annabel Cox. Thelma Corn ford, Peggy Coon. Lois Beckman. Eleanor Beaehy, Mildred Com ford. Back Row: Allen Helton. Vernon Hazelwood. Millard Edgerton, Sterling Faller. Kieth Henninger, Robert Hill. Catherine Denison. Ruth Crush. Helen Hansen. Lois Houtz. Middle Row: Loren Dale, Ervin Deckinger, Allen Guider, Virgil Falloon, Marianne Evans. Hester Friedly. Carol Gerlt. Mary Ellen Eickhoff. Darlene Fisher. Front Row: Mitchel Helton. Elmer Helton. Wesley Gntz, Duane Duey, Richard Gelwick, Henry Horn, Marjory Gatz. Ernestine Frehse, Doris Harger. . ... 1 T • !• Back Row: Betty Jordan. Katrine Kjeldsen. Imogene Oslin. Betty Meyers. Lois Mc- Carty. Robert King. Janies McMullen, Joseph Norris. Melvin Johnson. Bernard Johnson. Middle Row: Pauline Kentopp. Regina McDermott. Mildred Mettz. Dorothy Lichty, Darlene Liehsch. Naomi Needham. Donna Meinzer. Thurman Nanomantube. David Lamm. Front Row: Ruth Niemeyer. Marie Orcutt. Eleanor Jones. Esther Mez. Betty Lucas. Harriet Lafler, Lavern Oberst. Floyd Odom. Sam Oberst. Kieth Jones. Back Row: John Schlicker, Robert Taylor. Fred Wittrock, Howard Weinert. James Stoner, James Spears, Charles Zoeller, Ben Woodard. Ernest Prosser. Middle Row: Kent Waller. William Reschke, Robert Wing. Marjory Simmons. Donald Tuder, Jean Parker, Marie Strecker, Frances Williams, Olendonald Runyan, Charles Reed. Front Row: Kathleen Portrey, Richard Werner. Betty Parris. Mary Jane Pupkes, Wilma Pallete. Mary Ellen Schlosser, Janice Slagle. LaVera Schneider wind. Letha Pearson. Lois Timothy. FRESHMEN JUNIORS NICE WORK Class Sponsors: Miss Grayce Meyers. Mr. L. L. Smith. ’39 Class Officers: President. Carolyne Barton; Vice-President, Bernice Gats; Secretary-Treasurer, Hoy Kouns. Lettermen—Football: Arlin Fritz, Charles Greenwald, Norman Johnson. Jim McKelvey. Basketball: Robert Heinzelman, Richard Huettner, Norman Johnson. Operetta: Sally Graham, Marceille Ketter, John Swearingin. Junior Fair Board: Richard Jahns. Garold Peck, Irvin Cornford, Robert Wagner. ’38 Class Officers: President. Virginia Shannon; Vice-President, Ruth Braun; Secretary-Treasurer (1st semester) Robert Huffman; (2nd 8eme8ter)Roy Kouns. Lettermen—Basketball: Robert Heinzelman. Operetta: Carolyne Barton, Neola Hayes. Norman Johnson. John Swearingin. Junior Fair Board: Irvin Cornford. Garold Peck. ’37 Class Officers: President. John Swearingin; Vice-President, Edward Carter; Secretary-Treasurer. Robert Heinzelman. SOPHOMORES Class Sponsors: Mrs. DeWald. Mr. Cummins. '39 Class Officers: President. Dean Bachenberg; Vice-President, Beverly Anne Thompson; Secretary-Treasurer. Raymond Schulen-berg. Lettermen—Football: Don James. Basketball: Don James. Junior Fair Board: Howard Crush, Sterling Kotlich, Alvin Tubach, Kenneth Krause, Henry Wulf, David Poteet. ’38 Class Officers: President. Don James; Vice-President. Thomas Chesley; Secretary, Sue Newell; Treasurer, Patricia Carmine. FRESHMEN Class Sponsors: Miss Sheehan. Miss Shook. Class Officers: President, Sam Cowan; Vice-President, Beth Bry- ant; Secretary, Wilbur Bruhn; Treasurer. Richard Colglazier. Lettermen—Football: Richard Colglazier. Junior Fair Board: Sammy Oberst, Howard Weinert. John Budeit. Left ° ri9ht: Robert Gillaspy, Virginia Shannon. Robert Lovick, Helen Dale. Robert Lovick...... Helen Dale......... Virginia Shannon Robert Gillaspy... .....Editor-in-Chief Senior Class Editor Junior Class Editor Business Manager Although our staff is small, we have worked very hard to make this annual one ot the best ever published by Falls City High School. It is our sincere wish that this book will be one that you will appreciate, be proud of, and glad to keep, to help you recall the happy times that you spent in this, our Falls City High School. THE annual STAFF —The Editor, Robert Lovick. The county and district divisions of the Young Citizens’ contest, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion and the Omaha World Herald, were held at the Junior High School on October 29. The representatives present from Falls City were Mary Huffman, Laura Hester Shepherd, and James Falloon. The latter two. winning in the District, represented our school in the state contest at Omaha. YOUNG CITIZENS' CONTEST Health examinations were given at the Douglas County Hospital on Tuesday, November 15. On the following day the mental and citizenship tests were given at the Omaha Y. M. C. A. building. The Young Citizens were entertained at luncheon and dinner by the University of Omaha, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, and the World Herald. They also toured the WOW and WAAW broadcasting stations and attended the auto show at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum. —Laura Hester Shepherd. James Falloon, Laura Hester Shepherd, Mary Huffman On the evening of December 16, 1938, the boys’ and girls' Glee Clubs, assisted by the girls' physical education department, presented a musical comedy entitled The Dumb Waiter.” Miss Ruth Cochrane directed the music and Miss Virginia Moomaw directed the dancing. OPERETTA The Principal Characters Mrs. Aurelia Vanderhof. Mrs. Abigail Bates...... Prudence Bates.......... Professor McNoodle...... Jack Temple............. Gloria Martin........... Billy Hunter............ Henry Bannister......... Bert Wilkins............ ..Mary Huffman Marceille Ketter .... Becky Evans . .Milton Schulz .....Neal Houtz ...Sally Graham John Swearingin .....Moss Jones ...Charles Powell Band and Orchestra Both the band and the orchestra are under the direction of Kenneth L. Pace. The band appeared at all football games and gave several concerts. I he orchestra gave a spring concert to provide the money to purchase new costumes. The Girls—Back Row: Mary King, Carolyne Barton, Jeanne Elam, Sally Graham, Mary Huffman, Dorothy Miller, Melva Hocker, Curtice Faucett, Darlene Fisher, Betty Daniels. Front Row: Lillian Hopkins, Neola Hayes, Marceille Ketter, Becky Evans, Dorothy Lunsford, June Price, Norma Schloeder, Beth Bryant, Marjorie Weick. fiLEE CLUBS The Boys—Back Row: Robert King, Ray Hutchins, Alvin Tubach, Darwin Fisher, Arlin Fritz, Jack Chaffee, Henry Wulf, Herman Braun, Richard Colglazier, Roy Kouns, David Poteet, Mitchell Helton, Miss Cochrane. Front Row: Kent Waller, Charles Powell, Milton Schulz, James Koehler, Raymond Schulenberg, Moss Jones, Donald Tuder, Virgil Siemering, Neal Houtz, John Swearingin, Garold Peck, Joe Norris. GIRLS’ SEXTET Back Row: Carolyne Barton. Marceille Ketter, Curtice Faucett Front Row: Neola Hayes, Becky Evans. Beth Bryant. THE GLEE CU BS GLEE CLUBS The Boys’ Glee Club this year is composed of 25 voices, the Girls' Glee Club of 20 voices, and the mixed group of the combined clubs. From the Boys' Glee Club a quartet has been selected, comprised of Neal Houtz, John Swearingin, Charles Powell, and Moss Jones. The quartet has been much in demand during the current year. From the mixed chorus a mixed octette was formed with Sally Graham, Becky Evans, Curtice Faucett, Darlene Fisher, Charles Powell, Arlin Fritz, John Swearingin, and Neal Houtz. The mixed chorus very successfully presented an operetta entitled The Dumb Waiter.” Of all the musicians from Falls City entered in the M-I-N-K music contest at Peru, the lowest rating received was excellent. Most of the ratings were superior, and a few were highly superior. G. A. A. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIA'I ION „ , Mary Huffman President .......-............................... ’ . Vice-President ................................ Mar,°n rd - . lean Elam Secretary ....................................... J Treasurer ..................................... Helen Sla� lc Social Chairman ............................... Martha Lucas The purpose of the G. A. A. is to promote athletic activities to the end of a higher physical efficiency and a greater :lass consciousness—to create a true spirit of good sportsmanship and friendly companionship. The sports offered this year included hockey, socker, archery, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and ping-pong. Mary Huffman won the ping-pong tournament. The basketball tournament left the Academic Department victor. The dancing classes have presented a number of dances and programs this year, mainly for the operetta, convocations, and various civic organizations. The Preshman picnic ivas held in September, giving the year a good send-off. Later a party with a very unusual theme was given, the Suppressed Desire Costume Party, which presented some unusual desires people have suppressed. On March 25, the biggest event of the year was held, the Annual Playday with Nebraska City. This has been a year of fun and activity, the success of which has been due to the officers and the enthusiasm of the members. Cack Row: Houston. Thompson. Noah, Pratt, Graham, Weaver, Liebseh, Dowell, Col- glazier, Gravdon, Rieger. Front Row: Slagle, Huffman. Ford, Elam. Huffman, Galley, Shannon. Zimmerman. Lucas. Evans. GOOD CITIZENSHIP PILGRIMAGE CONTEST The Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Contest, sponsored by the Reavis-Ashley Chapter of the Falls City D. A. R. Society, was held on Friday, January 20 at the courthouse. Representatives of the high schools of the county were present. Three girls, namely: Helen Dale, Carol Schaible, and Josephine Weaver, were chosen to participate from the Falls City schools. The choice of these three students as determined from a list of points, including high scholarship, leadership, personality, ability to assume responsibility, dependability, and patriotism. The girls took the contest under the supervision of the D. A. R. committee. It consisted of a fifty word essay, the subject of which was discovered when the chairman broke the flap of the sealed envelope. The topic of the theme was What Do You Consider the Chief Duty of an American Citizen or Would-be American Citizen and Why. After Helen Dale was announced as winner of the county contest by the judges, she was given a sealed questionnaire to answer. It was immediately sent to the State Chairman to be judged along with the entries of the winners from other schools. On February 14, it was announced that Miss Erna Goode of Blair, Nebraska was the recipient of the state prize. Miss Goode will be privileged to visit a week in the capital city of our nation, during the time the Continental Congress is in session in April. Helen Dale. THH JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On January 27, 1939, the junior class presented a three act play entitled At Highgate House.” The play was especially significant in that it was written and directed by W. D. Fisher, a member of our faculty. JUNIOR PLAY The characters of the presentation were: Mrs. Imanda Highgate Maxine McNulty Nancy Highgate Carolyne Barton Philip Frank Buchholz Tom Laurence John Swearingin Arthur Douglas McIntyre Mary Virginia Shannon Lon Torence Roy Kouns Florence Neola Hayes John Florenz Clarence Heck Beagle Jones Gene Hale The play was a grand success and we hope to see more of Mr. Fisher's works in the future. SENIOR PLAY THE SENIOR PLAY On May 19, the senior class presented its annual play, Spring Fever.” The play, a farce in three acts, was directed by W. D. Fisher, dramatics instructor. The play, a story of college youth at commencement time, fits well the spirit and season of its presentation. The cast: Howard Brant, a senior at Brookfield College....Robert James Ed Burns, a chemistry student...................George Hansen Vic Lewis, an art student.........................Neal Houtz Lou Herron, a journalism student.................Carol Schaible Mrs. Spangler, the landlady....................Curtice Faucett Anne Purcell, Howard’s heart interest.. .Evelyn Maisenbacker Vivian George, Vic’s heart interest...........Margaret Sonner Henry Purcell, Anne’s wealthy father..............Moss Jones Phoebe Purcell, Anne’s mother...................Marian Ford Maude Corey, Howard’s spinster aunt........Josephine Weaver Professor Bean, a zoologist....................Charles Powell Dr. Dixon, the college president..................Page Holmes SENIOR CLASS PLAY CAST Back Row: Robert James, George Hansen, Page Holmes, Neal Houtz, Moss Jones, Charles Powell. Front Row: Curtice Faucett, Carol Schaible, Evelyn Maisenbacker, Margaret Sonners. Marian Ford. Josephine Weaver. CHEER LEADERS CHEER LEADERS School spirit is shown when cheer leaders Josephine Weaver, Evelyn Maisenbacker, and Sally Graham, in their orange and black outfits, led a snappy 100% yell for our Tigers, the bearers of the orange and black on the football field and in the gymnasium. These cheer leaders are the strengthening factor of the pep displayed by the school. Through their combined efforts, the cooperation of the student body is enlisted. Three big cheers for our three cheer leaders! “Hail to our victors valiant, Hail to our conquering heroes, Hail, hail, to Falls City High, Leading the rest. “Hail to our victors valiant, Hail to our conquering heroes, Hail, hail, to Falls City High, Champions and the best.’’ Unofficial Score Pad THE SEASON” With virtually no spring practice and only four lettermen returning, the outlook was definitely dark as Coach” began the task of developing his squad for 1938. A lot of hard work under a hot autumn sun and good cooperation from the boys, began to show as the squad was worked into a team capable of upholding the name made by Falls City High School since Coach Brown started work here eleven years ago. Opening the season with a rush of power, the Orangemen swept aside Pawnee City, 66-0. Sophomore Donald James led the attack with his long runs and brilliant passing. Capitalizing on breaks, the Tigers halted the Auburn gridmen, 19-6, on the Auburn field. On the following Friday the Tigers fought a strong Jackson High eleven to a 0-0 tie on the Wesleyan field in Lincoln. Playing in a dust bowl under lights, at St. Joseph, Benton High succeeded in downing the Bengals, 19-0. The Tigers turned in a thrilling 13-6 victory over Sabetha on the Jayhawkers’ field under very poor lights. Arlin Fritz suffered a knee injury and was forced out of the lineup for most of the remaining schedule. Playing at home after four games away, the best the Brownies could do with Nebraska City on a muddy field was to secure a 6-6 tie. With Arlin Fritz and Wilbur Ege out of the lineup, Falls City lost a conference game for the first time in seven years, the Tecumseh Chiefs dethroning the Tigers, 6-0, at Tecumseh. Overpowered 33-0 by a strong Lincoln High team, Falls City tasted the worst defeat since Coach Brown took up coaching duties here. The season was declared a success as Falls City made its last stand, defeating its traditional Thanksgiving Day foe, Hiawatha, 7-0 on the home field. The season had its ups and downs. The Tigers flashed a powerful offense during all their games, the defeats being due to its defensive game. The squad was, in general, smaller and lighter than most former Falls City elevens, but matchless courage carried it through even though it was unable to secure the conference title. —Robert Lovick. THE BOSS” Coach Brown came to Falls City eleven years ago and since has become one of the state’s foremost athletic directors. Mr. Brown, himself, was a prominent athlete at the University of Nebraska. His guiding ability has been the main factor in the elevation of the athletic teams of Falls City from the position of just another school” to an enviable place among the leading high schools of Nebraska. Jugs” fine sportsmanship is reflected by his teams, and his cheerful disposition has made him a favorite with the student body and his teams, alike. Coach Brown merits a great deal of admiration and appreciation for his magnificent record in developing athletes for building good character in the boys with which he comes into contact. A great tribute to Mr. Brown's efforts is the state championship basketball team which he developed this year. May he, in the future, continue to enjoy the success of many seasons with Falls City. THE BOSS Back Row: Coach Brown, James Spears, Richard Farmer, Ernest Prosser, Kahle Wiar, Douglas McIntyre, Charles Simon, Robert Lovick. Middle Row: Robert Gillaspy, Neal Houtz, Arlin Fritz, Norman Johnson, Donald James, Charles Greenwald, Frank Hebenstreit, Eugene Wieck, Harold Sceger, Morris Waddle. Bottom Row: Harlan Holmes, James McKelvey, Richard Huettner, Fred Mosiman, Don Femmer, Wilbur Ege, Richard Colglazier, Robert James. Top Row: Richard Colglazier, tackle, 195 Wilbur Ege, guard, 160 Don Femmer, end, 155 Frank Hebenstreit, center, 165 Harlan Holmes, tackle, 174 Richard Huettner, halfback, 124 Donald James, quarterback, 145 Robert James, fullback, 150 Bottom Row: Arlin Fritz, tackle, 182 Robert Gillaspy, halfback, 133 Charles Greenwald, halfback, 129 Norman Johnson, guard, 140 James McKelvey, end, 146 Fred Mosiman, halfback, 135 Morris Waddle, guard, 134 Robert Lovick, manager THE PLAYERS DON FEMMER—End Don, captain of the club, finished his last year with Falls City playing his usual good game on both offense and defense. Don, a senior, played his best game of the season against Jackson. JAMES McKELVEY—End Playing his first year of high school football, Jimmie developed into a very good defensive end and rarely missed an assignment on offense. Jim is a junior with good possibilities. RICHARD COLGLAZIER—Tackle Club was the heaviest man on the squad and used his weight to good effect in mauling the opposition. Richard is a freshman looking forward to three more years of play for F. C. H. S. ARLIN FRITZ—Tackle Arlin was a fine tackier and blocker but had the misfortune to wrench a knee during the game with Sabetha and was unable to play during the latter part of the season. Arlin is a junior determined to be in there fighting next season. HARLAN HOLMES—Tackle Harlan was one of the three regular tackles and was very effective in opening holes in the line on offense and plugging them on defense. Page is a senior, well known in the locker room for his contribution to the advancement of higher arts, singing. WILBUR F.GE—Guard Wilbur, a good natured senior (never without his cheery smile), played very well for a first year man. His defensive ability will be missed next season. NORMAN JOHNSON—Guard Norman was a light lineman but made up for weight with speed and ability. Norman played his best game against Sabetha, in which game he had the thrill of recovering a fumble for a touchdown and winning margin of the game. Norm is a junior. MORRIS WADDLE—Guard Although a reserve, Dasher” was a good tackier and had plenty of speed. Morris is a senior. FRANK HEBENSTREIT—Center Frank played two years at center and proved to be Fall City’s finest defensive player. He outguessed the opposition and made many times his share of the tackles. Frank, a senior, has scored two touchdowns for F. C. H. S. DONALD JAMES—Quarterback Don is a brilliant passer and an exceptionally elusive back. His end runs netted him more touchdowns than were scored by any other Falls City player. Don has two more years to perform for Falls City. FRED MOSIMAN—Halfback Mosey was one of the most consistent and dependable backs and was especially cool when the going was the roughest, his best game being the Jackson game. He has played his last game for Falls City. ROBER T GILLASPY—Halfback Bob played the role of blocking back well because he was a natural blocker and deadly tackier. Bob was small and light but overcame that handicap by hitting hard again and again. This is Bob's last year. ROBERT JAMES—Fullback Bob was a good kicker, hard line plunger and an excellent line backer. Bob’s biggest thrill of the season was his 72-yard punt against Lincoln High. CHARLES GREENWALD—Back Charley was one of the fastest players ever to play for Falls City. Charley played his best game against Benton High by displaying unusual ability in returning punts. This is Charley’s last year of competition. RICHARD HUETTNER—Back Richard was 124 pounds of dynamite. Fast and shifty, Richie will probably be a regular backfield man next year. He is a junior now. —Robert Lovick. Football Schedule . . . 1939 Sept. 29—Pawnee City .. Oct. 6—Auburn ...... Oct. 13—Jackson .... Oct. 20—Open ....... Oct. 25—Fairbury ... Nov. 3—Nebraska City Nov. 10—Tecumseh ... Nov. 17—Sabetha .... Nov. 24—Open ....... Nov. 30—Hiawatha.... at Pawnee City at Falls City at Falls City at Fairbury at Nebraska City at Falls City at Falls City at Hiawatha STATE CHAMPIONS Falls City completed its most successful basketball season when as a climax to their magnificent record of THE SEASON Falls City 36. Humboldt 16 Falls City 41, Pawnee City 9 Falls City 37, Nebraska City 13 Falls City 47. Auburn 17 Falls City 44, Tecumseh 13 Falls City 41, Peru Prep 5 Falls City 51. Wymore 20 Falls City 35. Humboldt 24 Falls City 41, Nebraska City 20 Falls City 24, Jackson 21 Falls City 49, Auburn 8 Falls City 20. Creighton Prep 21 Falls City 32, Peru Prep 19 five straight Southeastern Conference Championships and two consecutive district championships, the team went on to annex, for the first time, the Championship of the State of Nebraska. THE TOURNAMENTS Class A Regional Falls City 34, Tecumseh 20 Falls City 37, Auburn 10 Falls City 21. Fairbury 15 Falls City 30, Beatrice 27 State Meet Falls City 25. Columbus 14 Falls City 35, Kearney 24 Falls City 20. Creighton Prep 18 Falls City 23. Jackson 20 I FRED MOSIMAN—Captain, senior 2. FRANK HEBENSTRF.IT—All-State, senior 2 HARRY HESS—Center, senior, 1. ROBERT HEINZEI.MAN All-State, junior, 2. DONALD JAMES—Forward, sophomore, 1. RICHARD HUETTNER—Forward, junior, I NORMAN JOHNSON—Guard, junior, 1. ROBERT 1.0VICK—Guard, senior, 1. LETTERING TIGERS Back Row: Coach Brown, Richard Huettner, Norman Johnson. Robert Bossom, Robert Lovick, Elza Kuhlman, Robert Gillaspy. Front Row: Robert Heinzelman. Frank Hebenstreit, Fred Mosi- man. Harry Hess, Donald James. The Falls City Tigers established themselves as the best team in the state of Nebraska by building up a record of twelve victories in thirteen seasonal games, and eight consecutive tournament games. Tragedy marred what would have been the perfect season when, in the final twenty seconds of play in the final game with Jackson High School, Robert Heinzelman suffered a badly fractured ankle. Bob was Falls City's most consistent scorer and had just made the basket to put the Tigers ahead and, in effect, to win the game. Frank Hebenstreit was selected for All-State guard by all papers. Frank's defensive play stood above that of any other guard in the tournament. Robert Heinzelman also received All-State honors and was voted the best forward in the tournament by fourteen of the sixteen coaches in the tournament. However impressive the play of individuals, the most important factor in Falls City's triumph was its ability to function as a unit. Teamwork, ability, and courage made this the outstanding athletic team from Falls City High School. —Robert Lovick. Where ya goin'. Bud? Watch the birdie! Well—1 wonder-Virgil and Club Identification— Picture A—Charles Reed. Joan Bohrer, Catherine Dennison. Picture B—Harold Seeger, Bernice Gatz, Vivian Chesney. Picture C—Carolyne Barton, Neola Hayes. Picture D—Virginia Dunn, Marian Ford, Virginia Shannon. Picture E—Virgil Falloon. Richard Colglazier, Lois McCarty, Norma Phillips. Picture F—Donald James. Hello— Is that a fact?” The following pages contain cards of the business and professional men of Falls City who have put the 1939 Orange and Black over by contributing to it with great generosity. They sincerely deserve your patronage. � -fr -fr -- THE VOGUE Ready-to-Wear Doris Dodson Juniors A = � DR. G. E. FAUCETT DENTIST 206 Slocum Building Phone 333 KENTOPP BROTHERS Buick and Oldsmobile When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick Will Build Them! GUY C. LICHTY INSURANCE At a Saving 17111 2 Stone Phone 785 ST. THOMAS CHURCH 16th and Harlan Father Hutchinson, Rector Sunday Masses 8 and 11 Week Day Masses 8 and 9 Summer Services as Announced GEORGE H. FALTER 1 VALUE-GIVING CLOTHIER RAWLEY-MEYERS DRUG CO. Walgreen Agency BUD and DOT’S CAFE Where the Gang Goes for Hamburgers and Malts HORAN BARBER SHOP West Side of Hotel Weaver Building 1806 Stone Street SIMPSON-DORR PHILPOT FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Lady Assistants 1500 Stone Street Phone 526 . ■ ■ ] SHOES EXPERTLY REPAIRED At Popular Prices HEY’S SHOE SHOP Next to Simpson-Dorr Philpot RULE’S BEAUTY PARLOR and BARBER SHOP V 1608 Stone Street That’s all for today Harry (Huh!) Hess Sisters Milt and Charley Ahem! Mr. President Identification: A. Students at F. C. H. S. B. Martha Lucas, Eleanor Lucas C. Milton Schulz, Charles Powell D. Harry Hess E. Robert Reed, Betty Myers, Ernestine Frehse, Mary Ellen Eichoff F. Page Holmes v v Vi m WANNER’S DRUG MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE” IDEAL CLEANERS STACY HOY Phone—Six Eleven 17 Years in Falls City WE ARE PROUD OF OUR FALLS CITY SCHOOLS CITY FUEL COMPANY Jake Norris DR. H. R. MINOR B. Sc., M. Sc., M. D„ F. A. C. S., Maj. O. R. C. State Bank Building Our Customers Tell Their Friends STEVENS 20 Years in Falls City Phone 640 1508 Stone Street REAVIS MACOMBER FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING Musical Instruments—Ambulance Service 0 FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Safe Place for Your Money Since 1882 Member F. D. I. C. SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY HILL SHOE CO. Star Brand Shoes Are Better CAROLE KING” Wash Frocks Sizes for Juniors and Misses SI .95—S2.95—$3.95—$5.95—$7.95 J E N N E S KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER 1806 Harlan Photographs Live Forever CAVERZAGIE’S DRUGS — SODAS CORA NORSE TOILETRIES BROWN’S CAFE GOOD FOOD IS GOOD HEALTH Air-Conditioned What Would Happen If Robert were dumb instead of Wise. If Morris were a walk instead of a Waddle. If Marian were a Nash instead of a Ford. If Harry were hers instead of Hess. II Pearl were an oak instead of a Bossom. If Richard and John were coats instead of Scholls. It Maxine were a horn instead of a Drumm. If Herman were green instead of Braun. If Leonore were front instead of Bek. If Vera were a fence instead of just a Gatz. If Virginia were a receipt instead of a Dunn. If Lillian were a dog instead of a Wulf. If Dick were a mechanic instead of a Farmer. If Curtice were a pump instead of a Faucett. If Luella were a droll instead of Fiene. If Dick were a baker instead of a Miller. If Herbert were less instead of Moore. If Garold were a bushel instead of a Peck. If Helen were a hill instead of a Dale. If Doris were a queen instead of a King. If Joe were a puddle instead of a Poole. If Constance were big instead of Little. If Frances were May's son instead of Wilson. If Ralph were winter instead of Summer (s). If Joe were a sewer instead of a Weaver. If Cora Lee were a tree instead of a Stump. If Laura were a traveler instead of a Shepherd. If Harold were a cat instead of a Coon. If Richard were a goat instead of a Bahr. If Darwin were a reader instead of a Fisher. If Edna were a steamer instead of a Galley. If Mignyon and Aleene were maples instead of If Lola were Tom's son instead of Johnson. Elms. If Wilbur were a beet instead of an Ege. If Norma were blue instead of Green. If Maureen were noway instead of Shumway. If Robert were iron instead of Steele. If Isaac were a welder instead of a Smith. If Gene were sleet instead of Hale. If Carol were a mad dog instead of a shy bull (Schaible). If N'eola were corn instead of Hay (es) If Leona were an orange instead of an Apel. W. D. KETTER B. Sc., M. D. Falls City, Nebraska FALLS CITY STATE BANK Falls City, Nebraska Member F. D. I. C. KING DE WALD WALL PAPFR and PAINTS DAN C. ARENDT CLOTHING COMPANY T. L. DAVIES Diamonds — Watches — Jewelry Silverware Gifts A Gift From Davies is a Quality Gift W. A. CROOK HARDWARE Plumbing and Heating JEAN B. CAIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW CHANEY’S FURNITURE UNDERTAKING CUSTER’S School and Office Supplies Sheaffer Pens Greeting Cards FALLS CITY CLEANERS BLAINE YODER 1608 Stone Stret HUTCHIN’S JEWELRY STORE S C H 0 C K ’ S WOMEN S APPAREL Jokes Jokes are scarce. They are so few. So don't get sore If the joke’s on you. Jim I;alloon ignored a red signal, threatened the traffic policeman's knees, missed a pedestrian by a hair, and grazed a bus, all in one dash down the streets of Lincoln. The policeman hailed him, then strolled over to the car, pulling a big handkerchief from his pocket enroute. Listen, cowboy!” he growled, On yer way back I’ll drop this and see if you can pick it up with your teeth. ★ Douglas Mac: That's funny. Miss Meyers: What's funny? D. M.: Oh, I was just thinking.” Miss Meyers: Well, that is funny.” ★ Norma, w’hat is a monologue? A monologue is a conversation between Patty and Nita.” I thought that was dialogue. No, a dialogue is where two persons are speaking.” ★ Inquiry: What's the idea of the toothbrush in your lapel? Visiting Student: That's my school pin. I go to Colgate.” ★ Miss Shook—gazing at a gigantic tree: Oh. mammoth oak, if you could talk, what would you tell me?” Gardener, near by: S'cuse me, ma’am, but he would most likely say, 'If you please, ma'am, I am not an oak; I am a spruce.' ” ★ We humorists may tug and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But then some wise guy is sure to say, I've heard that joke before.” Have you heard Page Holmes recite poetry? For instance, imagine him reciting this bit: Break, break, break. On thy cold gray stones, O sea; But I bet you could break for forty years. And not be as broke as me! ★ Joe: In Russia, they won't hang a man with a wooden leg. Willie: Why?” Joe: They use a rope. ★ Virginia S.: Why were you fined?” Jim Falloon: Driving too slowly—the cop caught me.” ★ Lillian H.: Does Jane have her own way?” Marjorie W.: Does she? Why she writes her diary a week ahead of time! ★ Lorraine Oswald : Did you hear about the father who wanted his son to be a carpenter? Lola Johnson: No. What did he do? Lorraine: He sent him to a boarding’ school.” ★ Bob Kline: I’ve changed my mind. Doris Rodgers: Well, does it work any better?” ★ (Phoney Joke) Phone conversation: Hello, is Mary in?” Yes, this is Mary. It doesn't sound like Mary. But I tell you it is Mary. All right, Mary, I just wanted to say that I can't keep our date tonight.” All right, I'll tell her when she comes in.” ★ Mr. Fisher: And what in the world made you write a paragraph like that?” Harry Hess: I quoted it from Dickens. Mr. Fisher: Beautiful lines, aren't they?” ★ Before crossing the street-Stop, look and live. ROY CASTLE ZENITH RADIOS FRIGIDAIRES ELECTRIC RANGES GRAHAM LUMBER CO. LUMBER aruTBUILDING MATERIALS HOTEL WEAVER Combination of SERVICE. COURTESY and SMILES Greatest American Servant THE GAS SERVICE CO. SHUMWAY MOTORS, Inc. 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