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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1940 volume:

We are happy seniors of the Falls City High School. We work, we play, we sing and sometimes cry. We are just ordinary boys and girls doing the ordinary things that are done in most high schools. We are proud of our class and of our school. Commencement may be the end an I 7 V C of a definite period, but it is much ' more the beginning of a new era. It marks the threshold into a larger life. We realize limitations, yet we are optimistic and hopefully look into the future with high expectations. We have just begun. We are anxious to achieve bigger and better things. Our high school experience has lifted us. The ideals and inspirations which we have received during our high school days have inspired us to make new achievements. We are viewing ever richer and wider horizons. We feel a tug at our heart strings as we make a farewell glance at our citadel on the hill. This building has been made sacred by pleasant memories. Many happy hours were spent there. As time rolls on, we shall often think of teachers, schoolmates and friends who were with us during the years spent in those halls of learning. [PAGE 4] Mr. A. B. Gelwick A. B., University of Nebraska A. M., University of Nebraska Thirteen years of service in Falls City Public Schools have proved neither unfortunate for our superintendent, A. B. Gelwick, nor for us. His able leadership has been helpful to everyone, and the unstinted praise which all who know him can give, speaks well of our leader, who is also “one of us.” The high standing of our school is assured continuance under his untiring guidance. FACULTY EXECUTIVES [PAGE 6] Firmness tinged with kindness characterizes our principal, A. W. Starkebaum, who also rounds out thirteen years of effective service. He has always been ready to further the welfare of the school, and his interest in all school activities has made our progress pleasurable and outstanding. Mr. A. W. Starkebaum A. B., Central Wesleyan College S. T. B., Boston University A. M., University of Nebraska 2323532348484823232323 THE FACULTY JANICE BETZ, A. B. History University of Nebraska JOHN S. BOSWELL, B. Sc. Sciences Peru State College J. J. BROWN Physical Education University of Nebraska RUTH COCHRANE Music Doane College Omaha University G. F. CUMMINS, B. Sc. Mathematics, Government Armour Institute FLOY DeWALD Assistant Principal Hamilton College DOROTHY FASE, A. B. Commercial University of Nebraska University of Colorado SUE HALL, B. Sc.. M. Sc. Physical Education University of Nebraska University of Southern Calif. O. C. HATCH, B. Sc. Agriculture University of Nebraska LEOBA ICKMAN, B. Sc. Home Economics University of Nebraska [PAGE 9] MILDRED JORN, A. B. English University of Nebraska HELEN KNOLLENBERG, B. Sc., A. B.. A. M. English University of Nebraska KENNETH L. PACE, A. B. Civics, Instrumental Music Peru State College LORETTA SHEEHAN, A. B. Commercial, English Peru State College MILDRED SHOOK, A. B. Biology University of Nebraska L. L. SMITH Trades and Industries Kansas State College R. W. SYMPSON, A. B. Latin, History William Jewell SELMA WEILAND, B. Sc. University of Nebraska THE FACULTY [PAGE 10] Arlin Fritz President Marceille Ketter - -- -- -- -- -- Vice President Eleanor Lucas - -- -- -- -- - Secretary-Treasurer CLASS FLOWER: Rose CLASS COLORS: Aqua-blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO: “Non Progredi Est Regredi” (PAGE 12] CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1936 we entered F. C. H. S. to start our four years of diligent labor. Under the supervision of our sponsors, Miss Myers and Mr. Smith, we elected the following as our class officers: John Swearingin, president; Edward Carter, vice president; Robert Heinzel-man, secretary and treasurer. The next year, as sophomores, we elected as class officers: Virginia Shannon, president; Ruth Braun, vice president; Robert Huffman, secretary and treasurer, first semester. Roy Kouns, secretary and treasurer, second semester. Caro-lyne Barton, Neola Hayes, John Swearingin, and Norman Johnson had leading parts in the operetta, “Oh, Doctor,” directed by Miss Ruth Cochrane. Robert Heinzelman lettered in basketball. Irvin Cornford and Garold Peck were on the Junior Fair Board. On entering our junior year, we elected as class officers: Carolyne Barton, president; Bernice Gatz. vice president; Roy Kouns, secretary and treasurer. In the operetta, we were represented by Sally Graham, Marceille Ketter and John Swearingin. Arlin Fritz, Charles Green-wald, Norman Johnson and Jim McKelvey lettered in football. Robert Heinzelman, Richard Huettner and Norman Johnson lettered in basketball. On the Junior Fair Board were Richard Jahns, Garold Peck, Irvin Cornford and Robert Wagner. Virginia Shannon was on the annual staff. Our junior play entitled “At Highgate House,” written and directed by Mr. William Fisher, was given with the following in the cast: Carolyne Barton, John Swearingin, Maxine McNulty, Frank Buchholz, Douglas McIntyre, Virginia Shannon, Roy Kouns, Neola Hayes, Clarence Heck and Gene Hale. In May of 1939, we were hosts to the seniors for the annual Junior-Senior banquet, which was held at the Hotel Weaver. In the last year of our high school career, we elected Arlin Fritz, president; Marceille Ketter, vice president; Eleanor Lucas, secretary and treasurer. We also elected as Orange and Black staff members: Virginia Shannon, Bernice Gatz, Robert Heinzelman and John Swearingin. We were represented in the Young Citizens Contest and the D. A. R. Contest. Two one-act plays were given by the senior class with the following taking part: Virginia Shannon, Carolyne Barton, Gene Hale, Roy Kouns, Harriette Medlock, William Huebner, Milton Martin and Phillip Jackson. Sally Graham, Marceille Ketter, John Swearingin, and Arlin Fritz took part in the operetta, “Robin Hood, Inc.” This is but a brief history to tell you some of the things we have done. We wish to thank our former sponsor, Mr. Cummins, and our present sponsors, Miss Weiland and Mr. Smith, for their excellent guidance through our four years of high school. By Bernice Gatz. [PAGE 13] THE YEAH • September 3—School starts September 14—Junior Fair September 28—Shirttail Parade September 29—Beat Pawnee. Good start. • October 6—Wair dashes 60 yards to help us beat Auburn October 9-13—We study for a change. Six weeks’ tests October 13—Jackson 13, Falls City 0. We have a good excuse. October 15—What young men spend their allowances by matching nickels e v er y morning? October 20—G. A. A. girls entertain Sacred Heart girls. October 26-28—Teachers Convention . . . but we’re not complaining • November 3—F. C. H. S. 13; Nebr. City 2. No souvenir hunters allowed. November 30—We go old-fashioned as we celebrate Thanksgiving on the 30th and beat Hiawatha 25 to 7. • December 20—Ah! Vacation! January 2—Ho hum! We get up early again. January 5—Good picture show. I wonder what it was about? January 10—“Robin Hood, Incorporated.” January 24—Seniors give one-act play. Nice work. Miss Kollenberg! January 31—Band concert shows excellent work, Mr. Pace is doing • February 24—MINK Contest. More honors. March 2—G. A. A. girls go to Nebraska City for play day. March 5—Home Ec. girls serve banquet for Ag. boys. Yum, yum! March 6-9—District Tournament in new auditorium. F. C. is outshone only by splendor of new building. March 9—G. A. A. girls entertain Nebraska City and Sacred Heart. March 13-16—State Tournament. Ouch! Fine spring vacation! March 20—Navy sponsors picture show. Three cheers! March 24—Easter. Aren’t we pretty? Brrr! March 27—University Orchestra, very good. Now, girls . . . March 28—Junior Class Play April 1-2—Regents Exams. Oh, for the wings ... April 5—Milk Benefit Show April 6—Commercial Contests. More headaches April 19-20—District Music Contest. I hope . . . • May 3—Junior-Senior Banquet. Thanks, juniors May 10—Class Day. Good-bye, now. May 17—Senior Class Play. May 19—Baccalaureate May 23—Commencement (Sigh) Carolyne Barton. [PAGE 14] Tch, tch! Our Hero Hm! The Bastile Sucker? His ’onor and his wig Hi, girls! Two more Any pink elephants? [PAGE 15] SENIORS ROY ALBERS Rulo High School, 1, 2; Commercial. “School would be a good place to sleep if the seats weren't so hard. CAROLYNE BARTON Home Economics; Class Pres., 3; State Music Contest, 2, 3, 4: MINK Contest, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3; Orchestra, 2, 3; Jr.-Sen. Banquet Committee, 3, and Toast, 3; Class Play, 3, 4; 3 one-act plays. “Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass ” JEAN BOWERS Barada High School, 1, 2, Commercial. “Some one is going to be the loser if they pass me by. DONALD BRESSLER Stella. 1; Auburn, 2; Commercial; Commercial Contest, 4. “7 profess not talking; only this, let each man do his best . EDWARD CARTER Academic; Class Vice Pres., 1; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Only one thing he's afraid of— and that is oneg irl—or more. IRVIN CORNFORD Agriculture; Junior Fair Board. 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. “Wise, from the top of his head up. AMY BETH DOWELL Verdon High School, 1: Academic; Class Sec.-Treas., 1; Commercial Contest, 4; MINK Contest, 1; Chorus, 3; Glee Club, 1; Operetta, 1, 3; G.A.A., 1, 4. “Happy I am: from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? MARIAN FRIEDLY Home Economics; Chorus, 2; Gym 1. “She makes a friend worth having. [PAGE 161 DOROTHY BAHR Home Economics ARLENE BOSSOM Commercial; Gym, 1, 2. “I'm always in haste, but never in a hurry” RUTH BRAUN Academic; Class Vice Pres., 2; Commercial Contest, 4; Chorus, 4; Gym, 1. “She holds no malice toward the world, but thinks it is a good place in which to live. FRANK BUCHHOLZ Academic; MINK Contest, 3; Chorus, 1; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sen. Banquet Toast, 3; Gym, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 3, 4. “A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus. LILLIAN COLGLAZIER Academic; Commercial Contest, 4; MINK Contest, 3; Band, 1, 2, 3; G.A.A., 3, 4. “She strews sunshine as she goes. BETTIE DANIELS Commercial; State Music Contest, 4; MINK Contest, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4. “I like them tall, dark and handsome. VIRGINIA DUNN Academic; Chorus, 2; Operetta, 1, 2, 4; G.A.A., 1; Gym, 1, 3, 4. “Don't think I'm dumb just because I'm beautiful. ARLIN FRITZ Academic; Class Pres., 4; State Music Contest, 3, 4; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Chorus, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Operetta, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sen. Toast. 4; Football, 3, 4. “A big man with big aspirations to become a college coach. BERNICE GATZ Academic; Class Vice Pres., 3; Orange and Black Staff, 4; Chorus, 1, 2; Operetta, 2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3. “She smiles on others just for fun, but we know that there is but SALLY GRAHAM Academic; Cheer Leader, 3, 4; State Music Contest, 3; MINK Contest, 3; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; G.A.A., 1, 2; Gym, 1. “Mi style and my sentiments are my own, purely original ” GERALDINE HANNAFORD Academic; G.A.A., 1, 2; Gym, 1, 2, 3. “Good humor makes new conquests and maintains the old” CLARENCE HECK Academic; Cheer Leader, 4; Commercial Contest, 4: State Music Contest, 3; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 3. uDid ever such a mind as this exist? Never!” MARGARET HENKE Commercial; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 1; Operetta, 1, 2. “Who dares speak one word against her?” JACK HINSHILWOOD Academic; Gym, 2. “Maidens, maidens everywhere— but not a maid for me” WILLIAM HUEBNER Commercial; Commercial Contest, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; 1 one-act play. “A little man with a great big heart and credits enough to do his part.” W. T. HUTCHISON Academic; Gym, 4. “It is far safer to know too little than too much” SENIORS EUNICE GRADEN Home Economics; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 2, 3, 4. “Happy-go-lucky, fair and free, nothing there is that bothers M me. GENE HALE Commercial; State Music Contest, 3; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; Class Plays, 3, 4; 1 one-act play. “This man will go far, for he believes every word he says” NEOLA HAYES Home Economics; State Music Contest, 1, 2, 3, 4; MINK Contest, 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3; Class Play, 3. “Every little girl has a giggle all her own” BOB HEINZELMAN Academic; Class Sec. - Treas., 1; Orange and Black Staff, 4; Young Citizens’ Contest, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “If the teachers would only listen, they could learn a lot from me.” HELEN HOOVER Home Economics; Gym, 1, 2. “Silence is the essential condition of happiness.” JANET HUBER Commercial; Chorus, 2, 3; Operetta, 2. “Sunny within and sunny without; she is one on whom you can count” EVA MAE HUTCHISON Commercial; Gym 4. “She profits most who serves best ” RICHARD JAHNS Agriculture; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “I'm not afraid to study, but life is too short to waste” fPAGE 17] SENIORS HELEN JOHNSON Commercial; Commercial Contest, 3, 4; Operetta, 2; Gym, 1, 2. Youthful delight, oh, how oft lur'st thou me out in the night.” NORVAL JONES Trades “You may find him studying when there is nothing else to do” MARJORIE KERMOADE Commercial; Operetta, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1, 2. “If there's any fun around, she's there; if there is a man around, or if there isn't, she doesn’t care —much.' MARY KING Commercial; Commercial Contest, 2, 3, 4; State Music Contest, 3; MINK Contest, 3; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3. “She greets you with smiles” ELZA KUHLMAN Academic; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1, 2. 3, 4. “A boy so mild and meek, that even his shoes refuse to squeak.” CONSTANCE LITTLE Commercial; Gym 1. “Flirtation is attention without intention” ELEANOR LUCAS Home Economics; Class Sec.-Treas., 4; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Operetta, 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3; Vice Pres., of G.A.A., 4; Gym. 1, 2, 3, 4. ‘‘Her voice is so soft, sweet, affectionate, an excellent thing in woman” DOROTHY LUNSFORD Academic; State Music Contest, 3; MINK Contest, 3; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3. NORMAN JOHNSON Academic; Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Operetta, 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; Football, 3, 4; Basketball. 3; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. My school days may have their delights, but none can compare with my school nights.” MARY KANADY Home Economics; G.A.A., 4; Gym, 1, 4. “Every why has a wherefore ” MARCEILLE KETTER Academic; Class Vice Pres., 4; Commercial Contest, 4; State Music Contest, 4; MINK Contest, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 4; Operetta, 3, 4. ‘Too low they build, who build beneath the stars.” ROY KOUNS Academic; Class Sec.-Treas., 2, 3; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3; Operetta, 3; Band, lt 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 3, 4; 1 one-act play. “All good boys love their sisters, but I so good have grown, that 1 love all the other boys' sisters, better than my own.” VIOLET MARIE LIEBSCH Home Economics; Operetta, 1, 2, 3; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3. 4. “Come on, kids. Les' dance.!” MARJORIE LORD Academic; Operetta, 1; G.A.A., 1, 2; Gym, 1. “It is interest in life that makes life worth living.” MARY JEAN LUNDY Home Economics; Chorus, 3, 4. “One of the quiet kind whose nature never varies.” JIM McKELVEY Commercial; Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Why worry? Yesterday is past; tomorrow is not here.” I PAGE 18] MAXINE McNULTY Academic; Young Citizens Contest, 4; State Music Contest, 4; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Chorus, 3, 4; Operetta, 4; Junior play; Senior play. “The piano resj)onds to the touch I of a genius.” LELA MICHEL Commercial; Gym, 2. “I have found that to have friends, you must be one” MAXINE NEWMAN Auburn High School, 1, 2, 3; Commercial; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3. “She smiles and the world smiles with her ” DOROTHY PRATT Home Economics; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4. “More muscles and energy are used to frown than to smile, so why not smile.” AVALENE QUIGLEY Commercial; G.A.A., 1, 2; Gym, 1, 2. They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. ESTHER RIEGER Home Economics; G. A. A., 3; Gym, 1. “Endurance is a crowning quality” ZELLA SCHLICKER Home Economics; Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3. 4; Operetta, 2, 3; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3; Gym, 1, 2, 3. “Kind hearts are more than bugles.” HAROLD SEEGER Academic; Football, 4; Gym, 3, 4. “A?id when a lady’s in the case, you know all other things give place.” SENIORS HARRIETTE MEDLOCK Academic; Gymn, 1, 2, 3; 1 one-act play. “The shaping of our own life is our own work.” LOLA MITCHELL Commercial; Operetta, 2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee, 3; G.A.A., 2, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Well, it was this way . . .” GAROLD PECK Agriculture; Junior Fair Board, 2. 3; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4. “The girlies come, and the girlies go, but I go on forever” JUNE PRICE Home Economics; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Chorus, I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3. “A real sweet miss with kind blue eyes.” MILES REECE Commercial: Band. 1, 2; Football. 4; Basketball, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Teacher loves me this I know, for my instinct tells me so.” FRANCES RUSH Home Economics; Chorus, 1, 2; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1. 2, 3, 4. “Better to have loved amiss than never to have loved.” ARLENE SCHREIBER Commercial; G.A.A., 1, 2; Gym, 1, 2. Through perils both of wind and limb, through thick and thin, she’d follow him.” VIRGINIA SHANNON Academic; President, 2; Orange and Black Staff, 3, 4; Young Citizens Contest, 4; Operetta, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Toast. 3; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3; President of G. A. A., 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3. 4; Junior play; Senior play; 1 one-act play. “Don’t bother me—I’m doing all right.” fPAGE 191 SENIORS FERN SHILEY San Antonio, 1; Commercial; State Music Contest, 3: MINK Contest, 3; Chorus, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Operetta, 4. “One thing is forever good, that one thing is success ” VIRGIL SIEMERING Barada, 1, 2; Commercial; Chorus, 3; Operetta, 3; Band, 3, 4. He who has learned to obey, will know how to command. EVELYN SLAGLE Academic; MINK Contest, 3; Chorus. I, 4; Glee Club, 4; Operetta, 4; Orchestra, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A., 4. If you are idle, you are on the road to ruin, and there are few stopping places upon it” ALVIE STRASIL Commercial; MINK Contest, 3; Band, 3. One of those big, strong, silent men who can throw a mean horseshoe.” RALPH SUMMERS Commercial; State Music Contest. 3; MINK Contest, 3; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4. Girls, I'm yours, without a struggle.” JAMES THOMPSON Academic; Gym, 2, 3. ‘‘My best thoughts always come a little too late ” IRIS TURNER Home Economics; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Give me the young man who has brains enough to make a fool of himself.” ELLA LORAINE WITT Academic; G.A.A.. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Truth is the highest thing man can keep.” I PAGE 201 EDNA SHOUP Home Economics; Chorus, 2, 3. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others.” HELEN SLAGLE Home Economics; State Music Contest, 2, 3, 4; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Operetta, 2. 3; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym, 1, 2; 1 one-act play; National Music Contest. ‘7 may never be president, but I may be first lady.” PEGGY STETLER Home Economics; Chorus, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 4; Gym, 1, 4. “A very careful student, careful not to overdo it.” CORA LEE STUMP Academic; Chorus, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Operetta, 1, 2; Gym, 1, 2. “Her ready speech flowed fair and free.” JOHN SWEARINGIN Academic; Class President, 1; Orange and Black Staff, 4; Young Citizens Contest, 4; State Music Contest, 2, 3, 4; MINK Contest, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 1, 2, 3 ,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Toast, 3; Gym, 1; Junior play; Senior play; 1 one-act play; National Music Contest. “Of course I'll be president. Who else is qualified for the job?” WAYNE TISDELL Commercial; Gym, 1, 2, 3. “Don't let your studying interfere with your education.” DORA WELLS Home Economics; Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. “Modesty is becoming to a maiden.” MARCIELLE ZORN Commercial; Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Glee Club, 4; Operetta, 2. “It is not the whistling that makes the locomotive go, it is the silent steam.” CLASS PROPHECY 1940 In the year of our Lord 1950, our sponsors, Miss Weiland and Mr. Smith, issued invitations to all members of the graduating class of 1940 to attend a class reunion. This was held in the now thriving city of Falls City, Nebraska, which most of our class associates remember as a small, one-horse town. We herewith submit to you a copy of our findings in the private lives of our ex-classmates: The reunion was held in the main dining room of the popular “Night Owl” night club, owned and operated by that dashing man-about-town, Roy Kouns. Junior Reece and his all-girl orchestra, featuring Sally Graham as vocalist, furnished musical entertainment. Our class was represented in the orchestra by Evelyn Slagle and Maxine McNulty. Junior Johnson and his all-girl revue, of which Virginia Dunn has the distinction of being the smallest member, provided dancing numbers from the waltz to the rhumba. The famous ‘‘Mr. Johnson” sponsored a jitterbug contest which was won by Norma Phillips. Runnerup was Laura Nanomantube. As the former students of F. C. H. S. drove up to this fashionable night spot, they were greeted by that commanding doorman, Roy Albers. Dorothy Lunsford was noticed in particular by everyone because of the obsolete car in which she arrived, a 1923 Maxwell. It was necessary for Herb Moore, a mechanic, to repair the car before it could be driven from the doorway. Reed Bonsall and Norval Jones astonished everyone by arriving in a truck from their trucking company. As the students entered, they checked their wraps with that cute little hat-check girl, Bettie Daniels. Across the street from this night spot was playing the ever popular opera, “Oh Johnny, Oh,” starring Marceille Ketter and John Swearingin. Marceille’s understudy was June Price. That prominent banker, Frank Buchholz, Jr., gave a table tennis exhibition and a speech entitled “The Art of Playing Table Tennis.” Arlene Bossom favored us with a skating exhibition. As soon as we were seated at the banquet table, Josephine Wissman and Eunice Graden began serving. Jean Bowers immediately started complaining about the food. We later learned he was head chef at Sloppy Jack’s, owned by John Hinshilwood. Noticing Esther Rieger’s slim form we asked for her diet list. She said she was the outstanding pupil in Gene Hale’s “Never Fail, Reducing School.” Slogan—“Sit Less; Stoop More; Look Better Than Before.” The runnerup in the class was Maxine Newman. That busy housewife, Etta Engleman, fainted between the second and third courses. An ambulance was summoned and who should come driving up but Ralph “Blood” Summers. We later learned that Etta’s attending nurses were Lillian Colglazier and Marjorie Lord. Amy Beth Dowell was the head dietician at the hospital. After the excitement had settled down and the banquet resumed its natural course, who should come sauntering in but that debonair playboy Charles “Mouse” Greenwald, late as usual. We were not surprised to see Bernice Gatz and Harold Seeger still holding hands, although they have been married five years. Virginia Shannon, a promising young surgeon, and Janet Huber, spent most of their time at the Darling Dress shop, owned and operated by Betty Lee Stumbo, who does her own designing. Mary Jean Lundy, that eminent socialite, was to give a ball the following evening, the proceeds of which were to go for the support of the Disabled Bachelors’ Club, president, Donald Bressler. By chance we overheard Jim McKelvey frantically calling Ed Carter’s Escorting Agency. He was informed that the only escorts left were Arlene Scheiber, Margaret Henke, and Violet Marie Liebsch ... we didn’t learn of his choice. Mary King and Helen Johnson arrived from somewhere in Kansas. [PAGE 21] CLASS PROPHECY 1940 That well-known surrealist, Marjorie Ker-moade. and equally famous writer, Maxine Collins, were visiting with Mary Kanady, who was quiet and unassuming as usual. Richard Huettner telephoned that he would be unable to attend for he was giving an after-dinner speech at the Ladies Aid, entitled “The Evils of Slang.” Later we learned from the cub reporter Elza Kuhlman that the speech was a great success. The ace reporter of the “Falls City Scoop,” for which Elza works is W. T. Hutchison. Editor-in-chief is Garold Peck, and Carolyne Barton is co-editor. Harriette Medlock and Fern Shi ley are the society editors. Virgil “Cassanova” Siemering publishes a column under the heading “Advice to the Lovelorn.” What’s the secret, Virgil? Geraldine Hannaford is the outstanding typist for the firm, punching the keys at twenty per. Dora Wells and Constance Little are two other typists for the firm. Ella Loraine Witt is the switchboard operator. Christopher “Columbus” Wells is a janitor at the printing concern. One of the leading industries in this booming city is the Zippy Zippers Company. President is Alvie Strasil, and James Thompson is vice president. Philip Jackson is salesman for this firm. Clarence Heck runs a thriving second-hand store, turned over to him by his father. Robert Wagner, a messenger boy, delivered some telegrams from non-attending members. One was from Bob Heinzleman, who was training under the direction of Dick Farmer for the New York Lankees. The season was to open soon. Another was from Edna Shoup, in Atlantic, City, N. J., who said she had a very good chance of being Miss America for 1950. Still another was from the former Neola Hayes, who reported that she and her five red-headed children were fine. She said Beatrice McDermott was her children’s nursemaid. Dorothy Pratt cabled from Africa, stating that she was running a beauty parlor among the Fuzzie-Wuzzie tribe. William Huebner was their adopted chief. Still another, was from Mrs. Cummins, our former sponsor. She said that she was very sorry that she could not attend, but she was the representative from Nebraska to the National Bridge Club, which was holding its annual meeting in Chicago. Helen Slagle and Peggy Stetler flew from the west coast, where Helen is employed as an airplane hostess, and Peggy is head librarian at one of the outstanding universities on the coast. Wayne “Spunk” Tisdel is now manager of the creamery. Cora Lee Stump is still a postman’s daughter. Eva Mae Hutchison and Olive Greenwell were representatives for the International Travel Bureau. School teaching was a profession well represented by Ruth Braun, Marian Friedley, Helen Hoover, Zella Schlicker and Avalene Quigley. Arlin Fritz is head coach at a famous mid-western university. Milton “Jitterbug” Martin was Arlin’s star bench warmer. At the same university, Eleanor Lucas and Lola Mitchell were gym teachers. Douglas McIntyre is a well-known person around the campus of ye olde school, as he announces the football games over station BLAH. Irvin Cornford was a well-known cattle buyer. Marcielle Zorn, happily married, lived on a farm north of town. Richard Jahns was a daring aviator, who charmed all the ladies. Frances Rush, employed as a housekeeper in one of the better homes of Falls City, now has enough wedding rings with which to hang a curtain. The reunion came to an end at last, as all good things must, and such a good time was had by all that it was decided to hold another reunion the following year. The time and place were set, and we took a fond farewell of our classmates until 1951. By- Carolyne Barton Amy Beth Dowell Roy M. Kouns (PAGE 221 CLASS WILL 1940 We, the Senior Class of 1940, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but sensible to the uncertainty of life, about to depart from the Falls City High School forever, and being desirous of making full, complete and final disposition of our high school possessions, accomplishments, and titles, do hereby bequeath to the under-classmen the following: Roy Albers leaves his self-satisfied air to those who have no confidence. Carolyne Barton leaves her never-failing method of how to get thin to Pauline Kentopp. Reed Bonsall and Norval Jones leave together and with haste. Arlene Bossom leaves her ability to keep quiet to Lucille Bossom. Jean Bowers bequeaths his skill in wielding a razor to Tommy Cooper. Ruth Braun leaves a very good record. Donald Bressler leaves his darling features to the only other handsome boy in school, Duane Dewey. Frank Buchholz wills his power as a charmer of the fairer sex to Don Kennedy. Edward “Fred” Carter leaves his collegiate gait to anyone wishing a copy. Lillian Colglazier leaves locker 182 to those who wish to know where to go to get free typing paper. Maxine Collins bequeaths her ability of knowing all the answers to Henry Horn. Irvin Corn ford leaves nothing. He lost everything when he met Pat Carmine. Bettie Daniels’ infallible attraction for the sterner sex, she wishes presented to Marianne Evans. Amy Beth Dowell leaves her quiet and unassuming ways to Sally Huffman. Virginia Dunn leaves unmolested. Etta Engleman leaves her wavy locks to Jack Chaffee. Dick Farmer leaves his beaming face and halo haircut to any who wish this blight. Marian Friedly wills her sweet, unaffected disposition to Annabelle Cox. Arlin Fritz leaves a large space to be filled by James Irwin and Sam Cowan. Bernice Gatz leaves . . . but not alone. Sally Graham leaves school to join the Grand Opera at KMA. Eunice Graden wills her extra inch of skirt to Lois McCarty. Charles “Mouse” Greenwald leaves gladly. Olive Greenwell bequeaths her pleasant smile to Mary Ellen Eickhoff. Gene Hale leaves his superhuman understanding to Jack Davidson. Geraldine Hannaford leaves with joy. Neola Hayes presents her giggle to David Poteet’s car to further its production of squeaks. Clarence Heck’s sense of right and wrong is yet unwarped. He presents it to Joe Norris. Bob Heinzelman leaves the teachers worthy of debating medals. Margaret Henke wills her strong voice and self-confidence to any one with an inferiority complex. Jack Hinshilwood offers his “La Rose” hair oil to Bill Huffman. Please return it. Helen Hoover leaves her backwardness forwarded to Willabelle Dunn. [PAGE 231 CLASS WILL 1940 Janet Huber leaves her pleasant smile and charming manners to Elnora Bachenberg. William Huebner leaves all his studious seriousness to Keith Henninger. Richard Huettner goes out like a lamb. Eva Mae Hutchison leaves . . . satisfied. W. T. Hutchison presents his tall slenderness to Bud Freese. Phillip Jackson wills his arrogant, obstinate, tenacious, inflexible perserverance to any one willing to pay the price. Richard Jahns, ‘Tarzan,” leaves many admirers behind. Helen Johnson wills a few words of wisdom to the Sophomores, but a very few at that. Norman Johnson leaves with his mouth agape and his tongue extended. Mary Kanady leaves the realm of school activity with joy. Marjorie Kermoade leaves for bigger and better places to enlarge her already unusual knowledge of social life. Marceille Ketter leaves for a career with a wonderful voice. Mary King bequeaths her bass viol to any one who can carry it. Roy Kouns leaves behind his amazing knowledge of chemistry to befuddled students of next year. Elza Kuhlman bequeaths his soft-spoken manner to Bud Reed. Violet Marie Liebsch leaves a typewriter in no condition for future use. Constance Little leaves for more plentiful stamping grounds. Marjorie Lord does not leave anyone . . . he left first. Eleanor Lucas leaves Annie to carry on the Lucas name and the G. A. A. point system. Mary Jean Lundy leaves her locker full of papers. Dorothy “Toots” Lunsford leaves for Greene’s. Beatrice McDermott leaves her gentle voice to any loud mouth. Douglas McIntyre presents his knock knees to Kahle Wiar’s bow legs. James McKelvey leaves for home. Maxine McNulty leaves the commercial contestants minus some fast competition. Milton “Jitter” Martin leaves the women behind. Harriette Ann Med lock leaves a very ignorant history class. Lela Michel leaves her pleasant smile to Naomi Needham. Lola Mitchel leaves her friendly and gracious manners to Betty Latz. Laura Nanomantube leaves for a championship basketball team. Maxine Newman leaves Carroll Tisdel with no bookkeeping aid. Garold “Doc” Peck bequeaths his jalopie to Beverly Thompson. She practically has it already. Norma Phillips leaves with no regrets. | PAGE 24] CLASS WILL 194ft Dorothy Pratt wills her well trained memory to Bernard Allsman. June Price presents her blond locks to Wilma Pollette. Avalene Quigley bequeaths her mild, industrious manner to Bill Allen. Miles Reece leaves still thinking “Am I a man or am I a mouse?” Esther Rieger bequeaths her friendly glances to Jane Johnson. Frances Rush leaves her conscientiousness to the scatterbrains. Zella Schlicker wills one of her best poems to the school to be used in the annual. Thank you. Arlene Schreiber leaves with languishing looks cast over the shoulder. Nellie Lee Schuler leaves with doubt. Harold Seeger leaves by Gatz. Virginia Shannon leaves a position in many activities not easily filled. Cora Lee Stump leaves for better lands. Gern Shiley leaves for her constant admirer. Edna Shoup leaves her happy disposition to next year’s discouraged freshmen. Virgil Siemering leaves a typewriter upstairs smoking. Evelyn Slagle presents her studious ability in care of David Poteet. Helen Slagle bequeaths her flirtatious winks to any handsome lad. Alvie Strasil bequeaths his dilapidated automobile to Dean Cox. Betty Lee Stumbo wills the honor of always knowing the answers to Marcene La-Forge. Ralph Summers leaves for the land of beautiful women. John Swearingin leaves his late hours to a freshman who can handle them. James Thompson leaves without ever having succeeded in blowing up the chemistry lab. Wayne Tisdel presents his grin that laps over and buttons in the back to Ray Hutchins. Robert Wagner leaves after a long stretch. Christopher Wells leaves with, “It was a hard pull, but I finally got out.” Dora Wells presents her ability to get in home room first to Nellie Parker. Josephine Wissman leaves, still “wissing” for a man. Ella Loraine Witt bequeaths her excellent work in the G. A. A. for future members. Marceille Zorn leaves her bashfulness to Geraldine Lessel. By- Marjorie Lord. Edward Carter Garold Peck [PAGE 25| JUNIORS Dean Baehenberg, Emma Baker, Norma Jean Bennet, Robert Bossom, Gertrude Braun, Wilma Buckminister. Barbara Burgner, Patricia Carmine, Lila Chandler, Thomas Chesley, Tommy Cooper, Anita Duey. Marian Dunn, Dorothy Durfee, Lila Earhart, Aleene Elms, Migynon Elms, Betty Rose Ernst. Dorothy June Frehse, LaVeta Gartner, Jim Gillispie, Howard Grush, James Henninger, Melva Hocker. Lillian Hopkins, Ray Hutchins, Don James, Jane Johnson, Warren Kentopp, Betty Kratz. [PAGE 26] Tracy LaForge, Virginia Lovick, Dorothy Miller, Sue Newell, Helen Noah, Lorraine Oswald. Clay Peck, Jr., Frank Peck, Wauneta Peck, Evelyn Randolph, Elizabeth Rawlings, Evelyn Rose. Norma Schroeder, Robert Steele, Bernice Sutter, Beverly Thompson, Alvin Tubach, Clarence Walbridge. JUNIORS [PAGE 271 Naome Walbridge, Marjorie Weick, Henry Wulf, Arline Zentner, Violet Zentner, Loy Schober. Back Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Back Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Back Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Erwin Deckinger, Bernard Bennett, Ralph Burdick, Jack Chaffee, Richard Colglazicr, Loren Dale, Edward Allen. Duane Duey, Mary Eickhoff, Annabel Cox, Marianne Evans, Catherine Denison, Joan Bohrer, Beth Bryant, Betty June Burton. Eleanor Beachy, Peggy Coon, Lois Beckham, Dorothy Bossom, Elnora Bachenberg, Martha Jo Cooper, Betty Mae Austin. Mildred Cornford Lucille Bossom, Thelma Cornford, Lowell Akrom, Frances Abbott, Sue Brenner, John Budeit. Donald Brecht, Donald Brackhann, Sam Cowan, Millard Edgerton, Eugene Englcman. Lois Houtz, Helen Ann Hansen, Elmer Helton, Virgil Falloon, Allen Guider, Darwin Fisher, Bob Fletchall. Betty Lucas, Doris Harger, Harriet Lafler, Pauline Kentopp, Darlene Liebsch, Darline Fisher, Mary Jones, Eleanor Jones. Hester Friedly, Jeanne Haler, Marjory Gatz. Ernestine Frehse, Katrine Kjeldsen, Dorothy Lichty, Betty Latz, Marian Herrington. Henry Horn, Richard Gelwick, Robert Hill, David Lamm, Keith Henninger, Bernard Johnson. Robert King, Albert Gruber, Allen Helton, Doris Kermoade, Ruth Grush. Bobbie Wing, Jack Saly, Kent Waller, Robert Reed, Ernest Prosser, James Spears, James McMullen, Jeff Roberts. Janice Slagle. Howard Weinert, Ben Woodward, Letha Pearson, Ruth Niemeyer, Kathleen Portrey, Wilma Pollette. Lois Timothy, Donna Meinzer, LaVera Schneidewind, Marie Strecker, La-verne Oberst, Betty Meyers, Imogene Oslin. Esther Mez. Joe Norris, Betty Lew Parris, Naomi Needham, Vesta McBride, Charles Reed, Regina McDermott. Sam Oberst, Glendonald Runyan, Mary Ellen Schlosser, Jean Parker, Mildred Mettz, James Stoner. SOPHOMORES [PAGE 29] Back Row: Richard Carter, Geraldine Benschoter, Jean Dunn, Helen Bohrer, Bernice Duerfeldt, Caroline Fiene, Ralph Bauman, Harold Freese, Jack Buising. Third Row: Mary Beckner, Grace Forney, Arleen Fitzpatrick, Dorothy Beutler, Marjean Bippes, Marjorie Dunn, Loretta Lee Deckinger, Bernard Allsman, Keith Brooks, James Ferguson. Second Row: Doris Chandler, Margaret Fisher, Margaret Combs, Betty Jane Ferron. First Row: Eunabelle Buchholz, Katherine Dunn, Bob Bader, Otis Bauman, Elmer Arnold, James Chesnut. Edward Conklin. Gerald Davis, Martin Braun, Lester Fisher, Paul Bach-enberg, Dwight Frederick, James Erwin, Kenneth Bonsall, James Combs, Ted Boland, Donald Dale. Back Row: John Krause, Warren Gatz, John Huber, Joseph Hebenstreit, Duane Lockard, Harold Graden, Raymond Lollman, Lawrence Gerlt, Raymond Harman, Marvin Hayes. Third Row: Vaneta Gartner, Marcene LaForge, Joan Huber, Corrine Hardenberger, Pearl Johnson, Imogene Kruse, Betty Jane Lichty, Genevieve Metzger, Lila Kottich, John Jones. Second Row: William Kentopp, Mildred Gilland, Vivian Jackson, Elizabeth Kentopp, Helen Miller. Elizabeth Mitchell. Joyce Moir, Marjorie Hermon, Geraldine Lessel, Jean Mettz, James Hebenstreit. First Row: David Little, Jimmie McArdle, Emma Hahn. Bill Huffman, Edwin King. Bill Keeling, Edgar Halterman, Marvin Johnson, Wesley Gatz, Morris Grady. Back Row: Harlen Swift, John Weinert, Ralph Price, Laverne Orr, Jo Ann Wilson, Sally Yoder, Marian Novak, Marie Orcutt, Bernice Wallace, Elva Jean Stanley. Third Row: Everett Sheble, Edward Peck, Henry Reschke, Jacqueline Turner, Fayetta Slagle, Lucille Scholl, Betty Lee Percell, Audrey Snyder, Jean Russell, Margaret Wickham. Second Row: Melvin Shafer, Dale Peck, Frank Schmechel, Virgil Weber, Betty June Turner, June Shaw, Kathryn Wittrock, Nellie Parker, Letha Zimmerman Marvin Zimmerman. First Row: Robert Schaible, Robert Nixon, Robert Scholl, Jesse Sawyer, John Thompson, John Noyes, Erwin Pupkes, Bob Stetler, Betty Ramsey. Imogene Witt. FRESHMEN [PAGE 30] FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY SPONSORS....................MISS ICKMAN AND MR. HATCH ’40 Class Officers President - -Vice President Secretary - -Treasurer - - FRESHMEN - Robert Bader - Betty Lichty - Helen Miller Bernard Allsman [PAGE 311 SOME OF THE BEST JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY CLASS SPONSORS........................MRS. DEWALD AND MR. CUMMINS ’40 Class Officers President -Vice President Secretary - • Treasurer - - Lettermen . . . FOOTBALL—Bill Allen, Virgil Hansen, Don James, Don Kennedy. Kahle Wiar. BASKETBALL—Don James, Don Kennedy, Robert Bossom Operetta . . . Dorothy Miller, Ray Hutchins ’39 Class Officers President - - -Vice President -Secretary -Treasurer Lettermen . . . FOOTBALL—Don James BASKETBALL—Don James Junior Fair Board . . . Howard Grush, Sterling Kottich, Alvin Tubach, Kenneth Krause, Henry Wulf, David Poteet 38 Class Officers President - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Don James Vice President - -- -- -- -- -- Thomas Chesley Secretary - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Sue Newell Treasurer - -- -- -- -- -- - Patricia Carmine - Dean Bachenberg - Beverly Thompson Raymond Schulenberg Robert Bossom Thomas Chesley Dorothy Durfee - Jim Gillispie SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY SPONSORS...........................MISS SHEEHAN AND MISS SHOOK ’40 Class Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer - • Lettermen . . . FOOTBALL—Richard Colglazier, Ernest Prosser, James Spears Operetta ’40 ... Joan Bohrer, Darline Fisher, Jack Chaffee ’39 Class Officers President - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Sam Cowan Vice President - -- -- -- -- -- - Beth Bryant Secretary - -- -- -- -- -- -- Wilbur Bruhn Treasurer - -- -- -- -- -- - Richard Colglazier Lettermen . . . FOOTBALL—Richard Colglazier. Junior Fair Board . . . Sammy Oberst, Howard Weinert, John Budeit - Dorothy Lichty Vernon Hazelwood Bernard Johnson - - Sue Brenner IPAGE 32] Editor-in-Chief Senior Editor Junior Editor -Athletics Editor Business Manager Virginia Shannon - Bernice Gatz - - Sue Newell Bob Heinzelman John Swearingin The staff has worked very hard on this Annual that you may keep and cherish it in the future. We have tried to record those moments which are so dear to all. The parting from this school means to most the passing of the best years of fun, adventure, and accomplishment. May we never forget them.—The Editor, Virginia Shannon. ORANGE AND BLACK STAFF [PAGE 34J 1). A. R. CONTEST Carolyne Barton was selected to compete in the D. A. R. Contest. The contestant was chosen for her patriotism, ability, and scholarship. Carolyne’s paper, a theme, was judged first in the county and was then sent to be judged for the state prize. Carolyne’s high scholarship also makes her Valedictorian of the Senior Class this year. YOUNG CITIZENS CONTEST These four represented this high school in the Young Citizens’ Contest. Virginia Shannon (second from left), won first place among the contestants of Richardson County. Points emphasized were personality. scholarship, and leadership. The other three. Maxine McNulty, Bob Heinzelman and John Swearingin, also made high marks in this contest. [PAGE 35] The orchestra has performed at the plays during the year. It has given two special performances and participated in contests. THE ORCHESTRA THE BAND The band has given two formal concerts. It has also made several marching appearances at football games and out of town. The group has participated in contests. TOP— Back Row: Neola Hayes, Fern Shily, Darline Liebsch, Marceille Ketter, Betty Third Row: June Burton, Joan Bohrer, Sally Huffman Melva Hocker, Dorothy Miller, Beth Bryant, Dorothy Lichty, Betty Lucas, Wilma Pollette, Marianne Evans. Second Row: Norma Schloeder, Mary King, Sue Brenner, Lillian Hopkins, Darlene First Row: Fisher. June Price, Dorothy Lunsford, Barbara Burgner, Helen Noah, Marjorie Weick. BOTTOM— Back Row: Maxine McNulty, Peggy Stetler, Frances Abbott, Helen Miller, Ar-milda Fritz, Naomi Walbridge. Second Row: First Row: Ruth Braun. Marjean Bipps, Grace King, Betty Turner, Lila Kottich. Eleanor Jones, Beverly Ann Thompson, Betty Lichty, Marjory Gatz, Corrine Hardenberger. These groups presented “Robin Hood, Inc.,” a musical comedy, on January 10, 1940. The proceeds were used to finance contest trips. GLEE CLUBS I [PAGE 38] GIRLS SEXTETTE TOP— Back Row: Bernice Duerfeldt, Evelyn Rose, Norma Jean Bennet, Kathleen Portrey, Zella Schlicker, Marian Herrington, Katherine Dunn, Betty Rose Ernst. Third Row: Dorothy Metzner, Evelyn Slagle, Naomi Needham, Marian Dunn, Annabel Cox, Anita Duey, Marciel Zorn. Second Row: Gertrude Braun, Eunabelle Buchholz, Letha Pearson, Imogene Witt, Bernice Wallace. First Row: Betty Meyers, Jo Ann Wilson, Catherine Denison, Josephine Wiss-man, Miss Cochrane. BOTTOM— Back Row: Henry Wulf, Jack Chaffee, Richard Colglazier, Darwin Fisher, John Fourth Row: Thompson, Otis Bauman. Robert Hill, Bernard Bonnet, Bob Stetler, Jack Saly, Garold Peck, Arlin Fritz. Third Row: Richard Carter, Donald Bressler, Ray Hutchins, Melvin Shafer, Alvin Second Row: Tubach, Ralph Price, Everett Sheble. Henry Horn, Bill Huffman, Kent Waller, Dwight Frederick, Donald Brecht, James Erwin. First Row: Miss Cochrane, Norman Johnson, John Swearingin, Robert King, John Krause, Duane Lockard. [PAGE 39] President - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Virginia Shannon Vice President - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Eleanor Lucas Secretary-Treasurer - -- -- -- -- -- Ella Loraine Witt Social Chairman - -- -- -- -- -- Marjorie Kermoade Publicity Manager - -- -- -- -- -- Betty Rose Ernst G. A. A. this year has organized a pep squad which has turned out to be a good project. There are greater plans and fetes in store for this group in the future. The organization as a whole has had a very eventful and pleasant nine months. They held two play-days here, with Sacred Heart and Nebraska City girls as guests. The local G. A. A. girls were entertained by the Nebraska City organization at Nebraska City. The activities offered this year included basketball, archery, ping-pong, dancing and tennis. GIRL S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION [PAGE 40] John Swearingin represented Falls City in the “Boys State” at Lincoln, last summer, while Evelyn Slagle was selected for the ‘‘Girls State.” This year, Lillian Hopkins and two boys, Thomas Chesley and Ray Hutchins, will represent Falls City in the Girls State and Boys State respectively. The affair is sponsored by the American Legion. Our tall, handsome drum major, Frank Buchholz [PAGE 411 “Red Hot Peppers” A farce-comedy by Reby Edmonds, was the junior class presentation on March 28, 1940. The play was directed by Miss Helen Knoll-enberg, dramatics coach. THE CAST Mary Pepper....................... Valerie Pepper ................... Joan Pepper ........................ Zippy ............................ Cookie ............................. Hal Pepper ....................... Daryl Pepper ..................... Evelyn, Due de Malve.............. Jerry Minton ..................... Perrins .......................... ....Marian Dunn ...Sally Huffman ..Lillian Hopkins Patricia Carmine Dorothy Durfee ....Ray Hutchins James Henninger Dean Bachenberg Roland Hermann Thomas Chesley JUNIOR PLAY [PAGE 421 SENIOR PLAY On May 17, the senior class presented its annual play, “Best Years.” Miss Helen Knollenberg was the director. In the play, Cora Davis gave the best years of her life in unselfish service to her family. Mrs. Davis, an invalid, feared Cora would marry, and when a suitor appeared, did everything to oppose it. Fortunately, Cora discovered in time the selfish spirit of her family, and the play ended happily. Cora Davis .......................................... Carolyne Barton Mrs. Davis, the mother.................................Maxine McNulty Floss Reynolds, a friend of Cora’s....................Virginia Shannon Madge Davis, sister of Cora ..............................Sally Graham Emma Davis, sister-in-law of Mrs. Davis..................Evelyn Slagle Fred Barton, suitor of Cora.............................Frank Buchholz Tommy Craven, suitor of Madge John Swearingin Dr. Graffis, family doctor...................................Gene Hale Milt Stotter, Emma’s suitor.................................Roy Kouns Mr. Craven, Tommy’s father................................ Arlin Fritz I PAGE 431 CHEERS... “Three Cheers” Three cheers for our Falls City High, The best school in the land; And may our colors, Orange and Black, For loyalty ever stand. Three cheers for the student body And for each athlete; In ability and sportsmanship With the best they can compete. Three cheers for all the faculty And their willingness to guide; May their advice and helpful aids Ever in our minds abide. Now as we leave this dear old school, Three final cheers we give! May thoughts of friends and all school joys Ever in our memories live. —Zella Schlicker. ... ANI) GOOD TIMES Hi, Coggie' Game Spring See the Birdie?—Ahem!—Two Nuts The Tiger and the Mouse Familiar Scene They got out Must be dinner time f PAGE 451 SCORES Falls City, 20—Pawnee, 0. The “Tigers” played brilliantly for a green team rolled over Pawnee with James and Huettner scoring. Falls City, 1 9—Auburn, 0. In a game featured by 60-yard runs by Wiar and Huettner, Auburn, another conference rival was overwhelmed. Falls City, 0—Jackson, 1 3. Greatly handicapped by the loss of five first team men by injuries. Falls City was handed their lone setback by “Cy” Yordy’s powerful team. Don James ran for 54 yards to feature the game. Falls City, 24—Fairbury, 6. Featured by Huettner’s 74-yard touchdown jaunt, the Brownies mauled Clair Sloan’s lads mercilessly. Johnson, James and Reece also scored. Falls City, 1 3—Nebraska City, 2. By tipping Nebraska City 13-2, Falls City gained at least a tie for the conference championship. James’ 43-yard touchdown run featured the contest. Falls City, 33—Tecumseh, 0. Avenging last year’s defeat, the “Orangemen” downed Tecumseh 33-0. Long runs by Huettner and James were outstanding. Falls City, 31—Sabetha, 6. With Dick Huettner galloping 76 yards for a touchdown, the “Tigers” trounced the Jayhawks 31-6. Kahle Wiar, ace Falls City back, fractured a wrist. Falls City, 25—Hiawatha, 7. Closing the 1939 season in a blaze of glory, Falls City clawed Hiawatha, our ancient rivals, to the tune of 25-7. Don James scored all four Falls City touchdowns. fPAGE 461 THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM Football Record — 1 939 Falls City Falls City Falls City Falls City Falls City Falls City Falls City Falls City 20 Pawnee 0 19 Auburn 0 0 Jackson 13 24 Fairbury 6 13 Nebraska City 2 33 Tecumseh 0 31 Sabetha 6 25 Hiawatha 7 Year after year . . . Falls City holds the spotlight in athletics. It is through one man’s great efforts that we have attained such a high standard. This man is John J. Brown, who is regarded as one of the state’s best coaches. Coach Brown is not only a great coach but a gentleman and a sportsman as well. He has the respect and admiration of all his athletes. Many more successful seasons to you, Jug! Football Schedule — 1 940 Sep. 27—Pawnee at Falls City Oct. 4—Auburn at Auburn Oct. 13—Jackson at Jackson Oct. 18—Open Oct. 23—Fairbury at Falls City Nov. 1—Nebraska City at Falls City Nov. 8—Tecumseh at Tecumseh Nov. 15—Sabetha at Sabetha Nov. 22—Open Nov. 28—Hiawatha at Falls City [PAGE 471 mm GRIDIRON DON JAMES . . . Brilliant Junior quarterback. Carried brunt of passing and running attacks. DICK FARMER . . . Rugged Senior guard. Played best game against Sabetha. KAHLE WIAR . . . A small but deadly blocker and tackier. Kahle has another year of competition left. JAMES McKELVEY . . . Jim’ was a Senior end who could catch passes and block with the best of them. NORMAN JOHNSON . . . “Jitterbug” Johnson always played a bangup game at end, and thus wound up his high school career. RICHARD COLGLAZIER . . . We’ll be hearing more from this 200-pound Sophomore tackle. DICK HUETTNER . . . “Gourdhead,” a Senior, always played bangup ball and had several long runs to his credit, ARLIN FRITZ . . . Arlin never let down even in the tight spots. Thus he was a valuable man. Senior. DOUGLAS McINTYRE . . . Doug was 130 pounds of dynamite at running guard. Senior. HAROLD SEEGAR . . . “Seeg” diligently pluged up the center of the powerful line. Senior. LOY SCHOBER . . . “Chief” was a great linebacker as well as a great kicker. BILL ALLEN . . . Bill, a Junior, filled in at tackle and proved to be a valuable man. (PAGE 48| JAKE SPEARS . . . Jake, only a Sophomore, proved his value and will be in there next year. HOWARD WEINERT . . . Good reserve tackle. Back next year. Sophomore. OTIS BAUMAN . . . Only Freshman on squad. Should develop into a great ball player. ROLAND HERMANN . . . Good reserve end. Back next season. Junior. TRACY LAFORGE . . . Capable reserve back. Junior. RALPH BOWMAN . . . Rugged tackle. Provided needed reserve strength. VIRGIL HANSEN . . . Alternated at guard and center. Junior. RONALD FRANKLIN . . . Nice reserve lineman. Junior. THE VARSITY MILES REECE . . . “Urbs” was an efficient, speedy reserve back. Senior. ERNIE PROSSER . . . “Red” should go great guns next year as an all-around back. Sophomore. DON KENNEDY . . . “Jug” developed into a swell end and should have a big season next year. Junior. BOB HEINZELMAN . . . Student Manager TPAGE 491 Kuhlman. Reece, Kennedy, Bossom, Wiar Huettner, McKelvey, Heinzelman, Johnson, James THE CAGERS The 1939-40 Falls City basketball team won eighteen of twenty games played including the Southeastern Nebraska Championship and the District Tournament. The “Tigers” lost in the second round of the state tournament to Grand Island, but the team was still regarded as one of the finest teams to ever take the floor for Falls City high school. Falls City Basketball 34 Record Pawnee 20 Falls City 40 Humboldt 19 Falls City 30 Nebraska City 13 Falls City 53 Auburn 16 Falls City 55 Peru 7 Falls City 40 Wymore 15 Falls City 48 Humboldt 9 Falls City 47 Nebraska City 15 Falls City 15 Jackson 27 Falls City 50 Tecumseh 15 Falls City 35 Auburn 18 Falls City 26 Creighton 24 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Falls City 47 Tecumseh 30 Falls City 54 Auburn 18 Falls City 29 Pawnee 20 Falls City 38 Nebraska City 15 STATE TOURNAMENT Falls City 46 Albion 22 Falls City 28 Grand Island 29 50] The following pages contain cards of the business and professional men of Falls City who have put the 1 940 Orange and Black over by contributing to it with great generosity. They sincerely deserve your patronage. SI1LIMWAY MOTORS, Inc. T. L. DAVIES DODGE PLYMOUTH Diamonds—Watches—J ewelry 19th Stone Phone 737 Silverware Gifts A Complete Service for Every Make of Car “A Gift from Davies is a Quality Gift” THE CAS SERVICE CO. W. I). KETTER Let Gas Do the 3 Big Jobs B. Sc., M.D. Cooking Hot Water Heating and Home Heating Falls City, Nebraska RIVOLI and ELECTRIC BULLOCK’S MARKET THEATERS Groceries Meats O. C. Johnson, Manager Falls City, Nebraska FALLS CITY CLEANERS GERHARDT RADIO AND ELECTRIC CO. Blaine Yoder Everything Electrical for 1608 Stone Street the Home [PAGE 53] KENTOPP BROTHERS Buick and Oldsmobile When Better Automobiles Are Built Buick Will Build Them! ST. THOMAS CHURCH 16th and Harlan Father Hutchinson, Rector Sunday Masses - -- -- -- 8 and 11 Week Day Masses ------ 8 and 9 Summer Services as Announced HORAN BARBER SHOP West Side of Hotel Weaver Bldg. 1806 Stone Street GUY C. LICHTY Insurance Real Estate — Loans — Bonds At a Saving 1711 Yz Stone Phone 785 DR. G. E. FAUCETT Dentist 206 Slocum Bldg. Phone 333 SIMPSON-DORR PHILPOT FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Lady Assistants 1500 Stone Street Phone 526 KING DE WALD Wall Paper and Paints RICHARDSON COUNTY BANK Dependable Since 1880 Resources Over a Million Member of F. D. I. C. (PAGE 54] Toss-up Cupids Hi ya, Butch! First Love Three Fleas Black Gold The Ladies Aid Resting Incorporated Surprised? Miss Hall's double-jointed Queen of Sheba group Who Studies? [PAGE 55 J Meters and Letters There are meters of accent. There are meters of tone, But the best way to meter Is to meter alone. There are letters of accent, There are letters of tone, But the best way to letter Is to letter alone. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Betz: Why are you always the last to get to my class and the first to leave for home? Frank B.: Because, I don’t want to be late twice everyday. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Hall: How may one obtain good posture? Loraine Witt: Keep the cows off and let it grow awhile. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Shook: Can anyone tell me where the home of the swallow is? Lowell A.: The home of the swallow is in my stomach. —F. C. H. S.— Mr. Sympson: Ernie, what do you consider the greatest accomplishment of the ancient Romans? Ernie P: Speaking Latin. —F. C. H. S.— Mr. Boswell: Can you explain why the hair carries an electrical charge? Kahle W.: Sure, it’s connected to a dry cell. —F. C. H. S.— The sofa sagged in the middle, The shades were pulled just so, The family had retired, The evening lamp burned low, There came a sound from the sofa, The clock was striking one. The sophomore slammed his book, “By gosh, my homework’s done.” —F. C. H. S.— Freshman: “I don’t know.” Sophomore: “I am not prepared.” Junior: “I can’t remember just now.” Senior: “I don’t believe I can add anything to that which has already been said.” Vacations Little bank roll ’ere we part Let me hug you to my heart, All the year I’ve clung to you . . . I’ve been faithful, you’ve been true! Little bank roll, in a day, You and I will start away, To a good vacation spot, I’ll come back, but you will not. —F. C. H. S.— Mr. Boswell: What effect does the moon have on the tide? Jean B.: None on the tied, just the untied. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Betz: Who was it that followed King Edward VI of England? Helen S.: Queen Mary. Miss Betz: And who followed Mary? Helen S.: Her little lamb. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Fase: How much time did you spend on your typing lesson? Keith H.: About one-half hour, railroad time. Miss Fase: What do you mean by railroad time? Keith H.: Counting all delays and stops. —F. C. H. S.— Richard Jahns: How do you keep those thin hogs from crawling through the knotholes? Garold Peck: I tie knots in their tails. —F. C. H. S.— Miss Knollenberg: Where’s your pen? Virgil S.: I ain’t got none. Miss Knollenberg: Where’s your grammar? Virgil S.: She’s dead. —F. C. H. S.— Two Senior girls were hashing out a problem of men. One: “Which would you want most in a husband, brains, wealth, or appearance?” Other: “Appearance, and the sooner the better.” —F. C. H. 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