Fergus County High School - Fergus Yearbook (Lewistown, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 107 of the 1926 volume:

I Plue anb olb Fergus High, Fergus High, with your colors flying. Blue and Gold, Blue and Gold, other hues defying. We have never known defeat. Other te ams cannot compete, When the Blue and Gold they meet, Fergus High. Blue and Gold, Blue and Gold, in each contest fighting. Blue and Gold, Blue and Gold, our honor you are holding, Loyalty is m th e air, Colors flying everywhere, We'll be always on the square, Fergus High. THt0 tNIOR CjLhtt � 1926, OtDIGATt 1H10, Our. Yt I- K book, TO Mr. nd Robinson,Our vOpon50R5. f lRb. L Rl lkbT 0. 3 Keble Hirst Music Harry Twombly Assistant Business Manager Rudolph Lehman Athletics Ruth Crcsap Classes Albert Mielke Assistant Editor Lucille d‘Autre niont Editor William Loi'strom Business Manager Alton Tiller Art Eileen Titter Snapshots Margaret McBovney Dramatics Ralph Tiller Art jforctoorb The Annual Board and Staff commenced work in earnest at the first of the year. We labored under considerable dif- ficulties— we were warned that if we went m debt the Senior class of next year would be denied the right of pub- lishing a Year Book. Not wishing to place such a handicap upon the Class of ’27, the Board had to outline its course with great care; to plan a book that would be original and really worth while, and moreover one that would pay for itself. With such a proposition before us, work was begun. The problem of how to make the Annual different from other years was encountered; it indeed was not an easy task. It is one that each incoming staff must face every year. The students are not to be blamed if tbey do not wish to subscribe to a book that is practically the same each year. All sorts of new features were suggested but had to be abandoned one by one because of the great ex- pense they necessarily involved. At last it was decided to follow a plan which has often been used m oth er hi schools but which is new to Fergus Annuals — to work out a theme. An Indian theme was thought to be quite appropriate, and it is tbat which is car- ried out in this book. The reader will notice that the cover, the d ivision pages, the borders of the pictures and of every page in fact has an Indian design. This feature adds greatly to the interest and is one that is quite enonomical as the drawing was done by the staff artists. We have done our utmost to make this book of value to the students of Fergus and we trust that we have produced one that is worthy of their commendation. Since we have put out this Annual free of debt we feel that we have ac- complished one of our main purposes, and in view of this fact it is with great pleasure that the Staff presents the Year Book of the Class of 1926. THE ANNUAL STAFF. C. H. SCHERF Principal Wc t ffrintiparg Jflessage To the Grad uating Glass of Fergus, 1926: Our friendship, yours and mine, has been brief, but I feel kindly and sincere. The pleasure and the privilege of being associated with you for a year, to both you and to me a very important year, is one that I hope neither of us will forget. The wish and the hope of being of service to Fergus has been mutual. My feeling is that your zeal for the success of our mutual enterprise will be no less than mine. While you go to other fields and I stay here with Fergus, I feel sure that we all will have m our hearts the future success and growth of our school. In this parting I wish to leave with you one thought that I hope will be helpful. “Be yourself! Temptations to imitate, to mimic, to follow the crowd, will be innumerable and strong. Remember that you have a life to live and a life to build. You will have to be the architect of this building if you wish it to be yours. Strength of character does not come from leaning or from following. It comes from leading — be the captain of your own ship. It is easy to drift—hard to set one’s course and stay by it. If you would truly succeed, however, you must be original, sincere, self-reliant, sometimes unbending. I do not mean by this that I would have you unsocial or anti-social; you must live m a world made up of many elements and you must adapt yourself. However, you must maintain your individuality in spite of outward circumstances; do not be swayed against your better judgment, against your better self; be fearless in being yourself. Be loyal to the better traditions of Fergus — do not forget us — we will not forget you. C. H. SCHERF, Principal. G Gardner jreen: iB.McVa L'.Mwi ser M.Morrissey | Mrs E.Robimon m$on L.Pickell THE FERGUS eniors Class iMotto: “iUfe is tofjat toe make it” Class Jflotoer, £s toeet |3ea ClasiS (Officers! First Semester Harry Twombly Albert Mielke Cecil Du mi John Hopkins Second Semester Allan Burke William Loi'strom Lillian Jacobs John Hopkins N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T iventy-six THE FERGUS It d'AUTREMONT, LUCILLE MARIE ( lass Vice-President 1; Class President 3; President ol' student Council 3; Editor of Annual -I; Glee Club 2; “In Old Louisiana 2; Orchestra 3. I: Booster 1. 2. 3: Fergus Hi Girls 2, I: Girls Basketball Captain 2, I; Basketball Team 2, 2, -I. 1Don t take her seriously, hoys. BAXTER, CLARENCE H„ “Bax (lass Vice-President 3: Student Council 2: Circulation Manager Fergus !: Serpents 2. -I: Booster t. Don t trust him too far. BECK, DORIS, “Peggy Opportunity Club. “She’ll live in a teacherage!' BLACKFORD, WM. MELVILLE, “Mel Glee Club 4; “Pirate's Daughter I; Radio Club 1: Booster 1. 2. 3: Class Basketball 1; Track 1. 2. 3; Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Baseball 3; Athletic Editor of Fergus 1, ‘You know his size fellows, so don't monkey!' BOTTCHER, GEORGE IRVING Band 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: M. I. M. M. 4; Calliopean 4; Booster 1, 2. Another Gabriel. BROWN, MABEL A., “Shing She is studious, hut who does the work ! BURKE, ALLAN E„ “Buck Class President I; Exchange Editor ol‘ Fer- gus 4; Football Captain 4; Glee Club 1, 2: “The Nautical Knot t: “In Old Louisiana 2; “Believe Me. Xantippc 3; Booster 1: Serpents 3; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Bas- ketball 1, 2; Basketball 3; Track 1, 2, 3. 4. “Silent, steadfast, calm, unruffled and bashful. CALDWELL, CAROLINE “Belle of Barcelona : “The Pirate's Daugh- ter : Glee Club: M. T. M. M. Contestant 4. Singing ever!' I N i n e t e e n Hundred T wenty-six THE FERGUS I 2. I COVELL, HELEN BARBARA Class Secretary 3; Class Vice-President 2: Pergus Stall' I: Glee Club 1; “Nautical Knot.’’ 1; “Belle ol' Barcelona” 3; “The Hoodoo” I; Fergus Hi Girls 3; Booster 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3. ' She s a Peach, now take it from us. COWEN, MARGUERITE Opportunity Club; Spanish Club. ' She helped initiate the Spaniards. CRESAP, RUTH E. Class Vice-President 2; Class Secretary and Treasurer 3: Class Editor of Fergus I; An- nual Staff 4: Prom Chairman 3; Student Council 2, 3; Glee Club 2, I: “In Old Louisiana'’ 2; “The Pirate's Daughter” 4: ‘•The Hoodoo’’; Dramatic Club 2; Booster Club 1. 2; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4: Debate 2: May Fete 1; Essay Contest: Girls’ Basket- ball 2, 3. Ruth equals dependability!' CUNNINGHAM, FRANK R., PancHo President Calliopean Chib 4; Glee Club 3, I: “Belle of Barcelona” 3; “Pirate’s Daugh- ter 4; “The Hoodoo 4; “Believe Me, Xan- lippe” 3; Booster 1. 2. 3: Calliopean Club 4; Radio Club 1; Class Basketball I; De- clamatory 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 4. A man of affairs, Never to be taken unawares!' DAY, DON “i4 lad les man!' DUNN, CECIL GORDON, “Cece” Class Secretary 2, 4; Serpent 3. Always serious and industrious, never cracks a smile! DUSEK, CYRIL J., Cy” Booster 1; Basketball 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Track 2. 3. 4; Class Baseball 3, 4. If time was money, he would be an awful thief!' EDWARDS, ANTOINETTE, “Josephine” Home Economies Club. A modest soul!' N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty six THE FERGUS ■ FLOOR, JACOB LEE President of Agriculture Club 3; Secretary of Agriculture Club 3; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Agri- culture Club 3, 4; Football 4. ” Samson — minus a Delilah.” GEYER, EMERY Booster 2: Football 3, 4. He d he a wonder if he'd only let himself GRAMLEY, RUTH 4 She sfteaks what she thinks” HARRISON, LUCILLE “A dreamer, fterhafis.” HEFFNER, HELEN LAVERNE, “Heffie Crescent Heights Collegiate Institute, Cal- gary, Alberta, 1, 2; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 3. 'Van s star f wk'1 J HEGGEN, CLARA S. Home Economics Club 3: Opportunity Club 4; Calliopea u 4. ”A future educatress” HIRST, G. KEBLE, 'Solomon Sub Class President 1; Sub Class Secretary- Treasurer 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4: Winner Flute Solo M. I. M. M. 2; •Hoodoo” 4; “The American Bride” 3; The Prince Chap” 2; Dramatic Club 2: Serpents 3, 4; Assistant Editor Fergus 3; Annual Staff 1. ' He will he great some day.” HODIK, JOSEPH “East is West to him.” Nineteen Hundred Twenty'Six THE FERGUS ( t HOPKINS, JOHN B., Johnnie ( lass Treasurer I; Glee Club 2; Serpents 3, 1: Booster 3; Fergus Stall I; Track 3: Class Team 2. “Small in body but great in mind. HOUSEL, M. HELEN President Sub-Sophomore 2: Vice-President Opportunity Club i; Opportunity Club 1, 2. 3, 1; Fergus Hi Girls 2. I; Girls’ Basket- ball Team 3. “Quiet and unobtrusive HUMPHREY, ESTHER ALICE Orchestra 3. 1; Band 3, 4: Baseball 2. ' Light on her toes. ISAACS, BERNIECE L. Glee Club 1, 2: Opportunity Club 2; Fergus Hi Girls 3; Booster 2: Big Sister 4: May Fete 2; Associate Editor Fergus 1. She k nows a thing or two. JENNI, ROSE M. Fergus Hi Girls 4. Home Economics Club 2. 3; Girls' Basketball 2. 3, 4; Baseball. 3, 4. Her weapon is the switch. JOHNSON, EDNA HELEN, “Eddie” Mobridge High School; (Mobridge) Literary Society Secretary 1; (dee Club 1. 2, 3; Car- nival 3; Operetta 3; Clarance 2: Fergus Hi Girls 4; (Mobridge) Basketball 1. 2. 3. She might be wise, if she were otherwise KEEVER, CLEO HORTENSE, “Clever” Salina High School (Kansas); Salina “Miss Cherry Blossoms’’; Glee Club 2. 3; Com- mercial Club 2. 3: Dramatic Club 2. 3; Girls' Basketball 2. She knows all about it; she thinks she JACOBS, LILLIAN FRANCES, “Lily” Secretary and Treasurer Sub 2: Secretary I: Vice-President Sub 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Belle of Barcelona 3; In Old Louisiana 2: May Fete 2; “Mrs. Partridge Presents'’ 4; Span- ish Club 2. 3; Fergus Hi Girls 4; Booster 1, 2, 3; Basketball t, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3. Small in size, but oh what eyes! knows,' N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGV $ 0 KING, HELEN MARIA Los Angeles High School; Glee Club 3; Belle of Barcelona” 3; (Geometry Club 3: Booster 1, 3; Fergus Hi Girls 3. I. “5Ae not understood by men. KIZER, JUNE PI easmgly filumfi. KRALL, ROSEYLN C. Fergus Hi Girls 3, 1; Booster 3; Oppor- tunity L 'Glasses filus brains equal teacher. LARSON, LAWRENCE, “Ole Shorty, meet the Hon. Oler LEHMAN, RUDOLPH, “Rudy “Mrs. Partridge Presents’ 4; “Welsh Honey- moon” 3; Serpents 3, 4; Football 1. 2; Class Basketball 1, 2. 3, 1; ( lass Track 1, 2, 3; Fergus Staff 1. Where's the ace of sfiades, Trig? LOFSTROM, WILLIAM, “Bill Business Manager Annual I; Assistant Busi- ness Manager Fergus I; Class Vice-Presi- dent 4; Vice-President Student. Council 4: Glee Club 3, 4; “Believe Me, Xanlippe” 3; The Pirate’s Daughter'' 4; Serpents 3, 4: Booster Club 1, 2; Class Track 3; Calli- opean Club 4. 1Bill, Ph. L. (Philosofiher of Love). LOVELAND, ELLEN MARY , “Lovie Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; May Fete 1; “Mrs. Partridge Presents’; The Nau- tical Knot”; In Old Louisiana”; “Belle of Barcelona”; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4; Boosters 1, 2, 3. Those wicked eyes. McCLAVE, CHARLES GREEN, “Ckick Boosters 1, 3; The Pirate’s Daughter” 4. 'Here I am, chase me, girls! N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS it McCOLLUM, RAYMOND, Hap” Football 1. 2. 3, 4; 15asleet ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football Captain I: Track 3. 'Don't worry, I'll get there ' McGOVNEY, MARGARET JANE, Mugs” Nevada High School. Nevada. Missouri, first and second years: “Believe Me. Xantippe” 3: Vice-President Fergus Hi Girls I; Fo- rensic Editor nr Fergus I: Annual Staff 4: Booster 5. 1She tells you flatly what she thinks. McKEE, LEW WALLACE Booster 1. 3; Football 3, I; Class Track 3. 1. Even though vanquished, he can argue still. MARSH, LYLE CLARENCE, L. C.” Assistant Circulation Manager Fergus I: Cal- liopea n. Booster. 1. 2. 3: Class Track 2. :5. Hitting on all six. MARTIN, LETA MAE Glee Club 2; “In Old Louisiana 2: Oppor- tunity Club 3, 4; Fergus Hi Girls 3, I. She keefts her counsel and goes her way. MERRILL, ROBERT L., Bob” Sergeant-at-Arms 1: “Conic Out of the Kitchen 3: Booster 1. 2. 3; Class Basket- ball 1; Class Track I; Athletic Editor An- nual 3; Circulation Manager of Fergus 3: Editor-in-Chief Fergus 1. A plague o' both h ouses (his and hers). MIELKE, ALBERT JOHN, Al” Class President 2; Vice-President 4: Secre- tary-Treasurer Calliopean Club 4; Asso- ciate Editor of 192b Annual; “BelicAc Me, Xantippe 3; “Mrs. Partridge Presents 4; Serpents Club 3. 4; Calliopean Club 4; Stu- dent. Council 2, 4. He's calm now, so don't rile him MOORE, DONNA MAE President Fergus Hi Girls 1: Secretary 3; “Mrs. Partridge Presents”; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 1; Big Sister 3. 4; Booster 1, 2. 3. The girl with the permanent smile. f i ! Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six ■ THE FERGUS MUNSKI, FRANK, “Rev. Monk lass Secretary and Treasurer 3; Fergus Edi- tor I; Glee Chib 1. 2, 4; “The Nautical Knot” 1; In Old Louisiana” 2: “The Pirate's Daughter” 4; “Mrs. Partridge Pre- sents” 4; Booster 1. 2: Calliopean 4; Stu- dent Council 3. A mighty stride and a mighty jaw, a good combination NODSON, MARY Belle of Barcelona” 3; “Pirate’s Daughter” 4. “Musically inclined.'' OBEE, ESTHER F. Vice-President Home Economics Club 2: President 3; Calliopean Club 4; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4; Assembly Committee I. Exceedingly jtleasant to my mind is she. O'SHAUGHNESSY, IRENE Opportunity Club. A handsome chafi she made PETERSON, CLAUDIA H., “Smiles Fergus Staff 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3. 4: Dance Director for Operetta 2. 3. 4: Music Club 1. 2: Fergus Hi Girls: Girls’ Basketball 2; May Fete 1. 2. Dancing through life she goes. PETERSON, HENRY JOHN, Pete Band 4. 1The trumpet shall sound PIERRE, MARY ISABEL, Sis Secretary-Treasurer Calliopean Club; Glee Club 3; “Belle of Barcelona” 3; “The Hoo- doo” 4; “Mrs. Partridge Presents”; Home Economies Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Cal- liopean Club 4; Fergus Hi Girls 3. I: Big Sister 4; Extemporaneous Speaking Club 1: Declamatory 1.2. 1: May Fete. Mary, Mary, quite contrary PITTMAN, TOM L. (C12 H22 Oil) Dramatic Club; Spanish Club: Booster: Debate. High explosive. ¥ ■ Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS POWELL, HELEN VIOLA Glee Club 4; ‘The Pirate's Daughter” I: Home Economics Club; M. I. M. M. 1. '‘Our nightingale PUCKETT, VERNON A. Wiimett High School 1, 2. “A great lover. ROLFSNESS, RUTH Opportunity Club: Girls' Basket ball. She got lost in the country SCOTT, JOHN S., “Jack “Third o{ the Scotts. SHAW, MARY JEAN Grass Range 1, 2; Associate Editor of Fergus 1; ‘“Believe Me. Xantippe” 3; “Mrs. Part- ridge Presents’’ 4; “The Hoodoo” 4; Fer- gus Hi Girls 3, 4; Geometry Club 3; Big Sister 3, 4; Booster 3: Calliopeam Club 4. “1 want to be good, but my eyes won t let me SHIPMAN, HENRY Goddard Seminary 1. 2; Serpent 3. I; (.’lass Track 3. Classed as quiet. SHIPMAN, RICHARD CLARK Goddard Seminary 1, 2; Basketball 3. “ don t know. SIMONFY, B. MICHAEL, “Bun Vice-President 3; Serpent; Booster 1; Foot- ball 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Captain 3; Sec- ond All-State End 3; All-District Guard 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Track 1, 2; Class Baseball 3, 4. “Nice goin Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS ■ SIMPSON, WAYNE LEE Basketball 4. Dreamer of dreams STOUT, VERDIE MARIE Poison 3; President Opportunity Club 4: Op- portunity Club 1, 2, 4; Fergus Hi Girls 4. Yea! school teacher THOMAS, MARJORIE J. High School at Sidney, Montana. 1, 2; Presi- dent Fergus Hi Girls 4. Everlastingly at it. TILLER, ALTON IRVING Helena High; Vice-President C-alliopean Club 4; Annual Staff Cartoonist 4; Feature Edi- tor 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Calliopean A; Track 1: Fergus Staff 4. Oh, how I can sing! TITTER, JUDITH EILEEN, “Runt” Vice-President Fergus Hi Girls; Fergus Hi Girls; Big Sister; Girls’ Basketball; Girls’ Baseball; May Fete 2, 3; Essay Contest 4; “In Old Louisiana” 2; “Belle of Barcelona” 3; “The Pirate’s Daughter” A; “Mrs. Part- ridge Presents” 4. Least hut not last. TWOMBLY, HARRY, “O'D” Class President 3; Class President 4; Student Council 3; President Student Council 4: “The American Bride” 3; “The Hoodoo” 4; “Mrs. Partridge Presents” 4; Football 3. 4: Class Track 1; Class Baseball 3, 4; Editor of Fergus 3; Assistant Business Manager Annual 4. The spieler. WAGNER, GEORGE Th e cause of much mischief, but I didnt do it” WARD, IRMA WINIFRED, “Toots” Treasurer of Fergus Ili Girls 3; President of Calliopean Club 4; “The Hoodoo’’ 4; “Mrs. Partridge Presents” 1; Calliopean Club; Fergus HI Girls 3; Basketball Team 3. Oh my, I'm all out of breath! Nineteen Hundred Twent y - s i x T HE FERGUS z WARDEN, ALVIN MAIN High School, Pittsfield. 111., 2; Orchestra 1; Orchestra Conductor 1; Orchestra and Rand 3; Gold Medal Cornet M. I. M. M. 1; Calliopeali I; Booster 1. love my lassie WARREN, ROY E., “Sheik1' Athletic. Editor of Fergus 4; Booster 3, 4; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. ' I graduated at last. WESTVELT, MARION E., “Bunme” Grass Range 3; Vice-President- Booster Club: Glee Club. “She s an awful nice girl. WHEATON, LOIS ALBERTA Spanish Club. “Sh e is light headed — in fact she is a hlondr WIGHT, HAROLD Two by four. WILSON, ERIC BRADFORD, “Wicky Arrow Creek High School: Orchestra 4: Baseball 4. A steady, sober sort of a fellow. WINSTON, HELEN CATHERINE M. I. M. M. 4; Pirate's Daughter 1; Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4; Debate 4. “The girl with the red toff. WORKS, ALICE RUTH Fergus Hi Girls 3, 4. Generally sfteakmg, she's generally sfeaking. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE F E RGUS r MARTIN, JAMES W., uJimmy' Secretary and Treasurer of Sub Class 3; Cir- culation Manager of Fergus !2 ; Glee Club; Band: Orchestra; “Pirate's Daughter’ 1; “Mrs. Partridge Presents” 4. Genius is the capacity for evading hard work!' SHORTLEY, MAURINE Opportunity Club. One of the many—teachers. i THE INDIAN RUNNER By Marion West veil 1 High upon the lofty mountains. Where the eagle builds liis nest. On the highest, of those ledges. There a hero lies at rest. JLong ago, when all the Indians Roamed the country by their will, Knew the plains and all the prairies. Sought the buffalo to kill. 3 rt. was then an Indian runner Saved his people — saved their lives — By his bold and daring courage Lost his own life in the strife. 1 ’Twas a dark and inurkey evening. When the Indian runner spied, Far away, yet coming nearer. The fiercest of opposing tribes. 5 Would he, could he, save his people From this swift, approaching fate? Even then as they drew closer He was off — was he too late? (i Up the mountain-side lie scrambled, Up through jagged cliffs of rock; Torn and bleeding, tired and panting. Exhausted, yet he did not stop. Slower grew Ids steps and slower. As he toiled on. breathing hard. Dragged himself o'er treacherous ledges, Could he make these last few yards? 8 He reached a ledge that stood the tallest, Lit a torch and held it high. Now that he had warned his people. He was well content to die. 9 But he slipped against the rock wall. Torch still glowing in his hand; Now a huge and ancient boulder Makes a lone mound in the sand. 10 When the people of that village Sawr that fiery gleam of light, Knew that danger was upon them. Knew that they must flee or fight. 11 Quickly then they seized their weapons, And by then cunning and their might, Slew and battled off their enemy. Was victorious in the fight. 12 Many years ago this happened. Scores of times has it been told, Just a story of daring courage. Never new, yet never old. I Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS propljecp of tfje Oasis of 1926 EING peculiarly favored by the gods, I had the good fortune recently to be allowed to see an advanced edition of the Who’s Who in Amer- ica for the year 1936. Gre at indeed was my deli ght when my eye caught the following paragraph which showed me that the class of 1926, being the best class ever graduated from Fergus County High School, had all distinguished themselves sufficiently to have their names appear in this illustrious volume. Baxter, Clarence--Moving picture star. Residence, Palm Beach, Fla. Beck, Doris—Educator. Inventor of Beck Spelling Method. Residence, De- troit, Michigan. Blackford, Melville — Theatre owner. Originator of the Blackford Follies. Residence, Indianapolis, Ind lana. Bottch er, Irving — Director of Jass- em-up Symphony Orchestra. Composer of current song hits. Residence, Denver, Colorado. Brown, Mabel—Educator. Author of 'The Art of Teaching Chemistry,' How to Teach Pupils to Bluff,' etc. Residence, Austin, Texas. Burke, Allan — Congress, Representative from Montana, Chairman of Ways and M eans Committee. Residence, Lewistown, Montana. Turning away from the B's I further observed: Caldwell, Caroline — Opera singer. America s greatest contralto. Residence, Boston, Massachusetts. Coveil, Helen—Social worker. Author of Sidelights of the Slums, Life in the Tenements. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. Cowen, Marguerite — Educator. Principal Cowen School for Girls. Residence, K noxville, Kentucky. Cresap, Ruth — Lawyer, Congresswoman. Residence, Helena, Montana. Cunningham, Frank — Elocutionist. President Cunningham School of Oratory. Residence, Seattle, Was Kington. I surely was glad to see how many of my class were successful. Other names I discovered were : d Autremont, Lucille — General Manage r Mont ana Wh eat Growers’ Associa- tion. Residence, Great Falls, Montana. Day, Don — Moving picture cowboy. Residence, Laramie, Wyoming. Dunn, Cecil — Western artist and critic. Residence, Kalispell, Montana. D usek, Cyril — President of Last Chance Oil Company. Residence, Winnett, Montana. Edwards, Antoinette — Owner and manager of Glacier Park Hotels. Flook, Jaco b —Stock man. Prominent cattle man. Residence, Buffalo, Mont. Geyer, Emery — Business man. Salesman, manager of Fuller Brush Co. Gramley, Ruth — Aviation instructor for women in Hodik Aviation School. Residence, Dayton, Ohio. My wonder still grew as I continued to read the evidence of other classmates’ success: Harrison, Lucille —• Winner of 1930 Brewster Fame and Fortune contest. Residence, Hollywood, California. Heffner, LaVerne — Head librarian. Congressional Library. Residence, Wash- ington, D. C. Heggen, Clara — Principal of Mid-Western Kindergarten School at St. Louis. Hirst, Keble — Head of mathematics department at Yale. Residence, New Haven, Connecticut. H odik, Joseph — Head of Hodik Aviation School, Dayton, Ohio. Nineteen Hundred T u enty six THE FERGUS m. Hopkins, John—General manager of Woolworth Company. Residence, New York, N. Y. Housel, Helen — Beauty specialist. Owner of M ayfair Beauty Shops, New York. Great indeed was my surprise upon finding' in the next few pages of Who's Who that seven of my old friends had been chosen for parts m that exotic pro- duction, the Ziegfield Follies. Esther Humphrey as the premiere danseuse, while Bcrneice Isaacs, Lilli an Jacobs, Edna Johnson, Cleo Keever, Helen King' and June Kizer appeared m the chorus. The class of '26 surely had many pretty girls in it. I then read further and added more information to my stock: Jenni, Rose — Sales manager of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. Krall, Ro selyn — Poultry expert. Discoverer Egg' Mash. Residence, Moore, Montana. Larson, Lawrence — Head of Larson Business College. Residence, Berkeley, California. { Lehman, Rudolph—Educator. Principal Montana State Normal College, Dil- lon, Montana. Lofstrom, William — Judge, attorney-at-law. Residence, Portland, Oregon. Loveland, Mary — Lawyer, Congresswoman. Residence, San Francisco, Cali- forma. McClave, Charles — Life guard at Atlantic City beach. McC ullom, Raymond—-Salesman for Real Silk Hosiery Co. Residence, Columbus, Ohio. McKee, Lew — Publish er. Owner of McKee Book Publishing Co. Residence, Los Angeles, California. Marsh, Lyle — Head of School of Dentistry, University of Montana. Resi- dence, Missoula, Montana. Martin, Leta — Paris buyer for Gage Hat Co. Residence, New York, N. Y. Merrill, Robert—Editor of Democrat-News, Lewistown, Montana. Merrill, Margaret (McGovney)—Assistant editor of Democrat-News, Lewis- town, Montana. Mielke, Albert — Editor Scientific Monthly. Residence, New York, N. Y. Moore, Donna — Secretary to the President of the United States. Residence, Washington, D. C. Munski, Frank—President of Utopian Bank and Trust Company, Buffalo, N. Y. Martin, James — Cle rk of the District Court, Fergus County, Montana. Author $ of How to Hold a County Office.” Residence, Lewistown, Montana. Nodson, Mary — Real estate operator. Residence, Ogden, Utah. Obee, Esther—Artists model. Residence, New York, N. Y. O Shaugbnessey, Irene — Owner of Vogue Sbop, Tampa, Florida. Peterson, Claudia — Director and solo dancer of Greenwich Village Follies, New York, N. Y. Peterson, Henry-—Vice-president Philadelphia Special Railroad. Residence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pierre, Mary—Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine. Residence, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. Pittman, Thomas — Oyster farming expert. Residence, Norfolk, Virginia. Powell, Helen — Soloist of Chicago Opera Co. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. Puckett, Vernon — Treasurer of General Motors Go. Residence, Detroit, Michigan. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS Rolfsness, Ruth — Social worker. Head of Rolfsness Tenement Schools, Chi- cago, Illinois. Scott, John — Shipbuilder. Head of Scott Shipbuilding Yards, Seattle, Wash- ington. Shaw, Mary J.— World champion typist. Wrote 160 words per minute in latest contest. Residence, Orange, New Jersey. Ship man, H enry—Inventor of Shipman brakes. Residence, Detroit, M ichigan. Ship man, Richard — Optician in Mayo Brothers’ Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Still further along in the book I was glad to see that many more of the class of 1926 had realized their ambitions. Simonfy, Michael — Head athletic coach of Columbia University. Simpson, Wayne—Radio expert and manufacturer. Residence, Kalamazoo, M ichigan. Stout, Verdie— Professor of English, Bryn M awr College. Thomas, M arjorie — Dean of Women, Vassar College, New York. Tiller, Alton — Artist, poet and illustrator. Residence, Los Angeles, California. Titter, Eileen — Novelist. Winner of 1935 Pulitzer prize for best American novel. Residence, Spok ane, Wash ingtono. Twombly, Harry — President Grand Trunk Railway Co. Residence, New York, N. Y. Wa gner, George — Explorer, scientist. Discoverer of South Pole. Ward, Irma — Head stenographer of Wanamaker’s, Inc., New York City. Warden, Main—Conductor of Atlantic City band. Warren, Roy—-President of Warren Corn Flake Company. Residence, Battle Creek, Michigan. Westvelt, Marion — Owner of Novelty Shop, specializing in all kinds of odd hand-drawn and painted favors. Residence, New York, N. Y. Wheaton, Lois — Press agent of Paramount Pictures, Inc. Residence, Holly- wood, California. Wight, Harold — Professor of mathematics. University of Illinois. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. Wilson, Eric — Author and playwright. Residence, New Orleans, Louisiana. Winston, Helen — Pianist of Metropolitan Opera House orchestra. Residence, New York City. Works, Alice — Lecturer and social reformer. Residence, Moscow, Idaho. The class of 1926 was the most successful one ever graduated from Fergus. It was indeed gratifying to be able to see advance proof of my classmates’ future distinctions. “FLUNKIN’ BUGS’’ An' wise little conscience says, when the sky is blue An’ flowers bloom brightly, and the sun shines too, An' you hear the birdies chirpin' and the snow is gone away. An' the pussy-willows waken, and the roads with dust are gray, You better get yer lessons, and heed your teachers here. An' smile at them at hates you, and feign a mind o’ cheer, An' pay the telltale book fines at clusters ail about, Er the flunkin’ bugs ’ll git you Ef you don't watch out! N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T wenty-six THE FERGUS •7 r class mm E, THE CLASS of 1926 of the High School of Fergus County, being of sound and disposed mind, And that having engrossed all the knowl- edge available in this institution of learning, our departure from the above named school has become inevitable. As a consequence, there- fore, we do make, publish and d eclare this our last will and testament. First: To the school we leave our heretofore unsurpassed record. Second: To the faculty we leave the complete instruction of next year's stu- dent body. Third: To the Juniors we leave our coveted seats in the assembly hall. Fourth: To the Sophomores we leave our brilliant example for them to follow. Fifth: To the Freshmen we leave three more years of joy and sorrow. The following individual bequests are also made : 1. Margaret McGovney and Robert Merrill leave their success in the held of love to Lily Maury and Robert Lindblom. 2. Clarence Baxter and Alton Tiller leave their sheikishness to Here Parsons. 3. Doris Beck, Verdie Stout, Ruth Rolfsness, Marguerite Cowen, Irene O’Shaughnessy, Helen Housel and Maurine Shortley leave their chosen profes- sion of teaching to someone with an extra amount of perseverance. 4. Bill Lofstrom leaves his ability to fall in love to Berkin Hanley. 5. Helen Winston leaves Thelma Bebb till they meet again. 6. Eric Wilson bequeaths his blushes to Owen Dunn, 7. Esther Obee, Mary Nodson and Irma Ward leave their modest voices to Grace Sharpsteen. 8. Marion Westvelt and June Kizer leave their English classics to some unfortunate Junior. 9. Mary Shaw gives and bequeaths her haircut to Mr. Van Kersen. 10. Mary Loveland, Claudia Peterson and Lois 'Wheaton leave their popular- ity to Irene d’Autremont. 11. Tom Pittman, Cecil Dunn and John Scott 1 eave th eir knowledge of chem- istry to Robbie. 12. Esther Humphrey bequeaths her ballet slippers to Lillian Tubb. 13. To Walter White, Mary Pierre and Ruth Cresap leave their ability to kid the teachers. 14. Harold Wight and George Wagner give and bequeath their Camels to Willis Bottcher. 15. Roy Warren leaves his name carved on every seat he ever occupied. 16. Eileen Titter and Lillian Jacobs leave their positions on the girls' basket- ball team to M ane d’Autremont and Norma Eastman. 17. To Norman Guidinger, Lawrence Larson leaves his extra height. 18. Frank Munski gives and bequeaths his stride to Mr. C. B. Worthen. r Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six -jJc, THE FERGUS 19. Helen Powell and Caroline Caldwell take their sweet voices with them. 20. Alice Works leaves her polished vocabulary to anyone who can master it. 21. Leta Martin, Rose Jenm, Berneice Isaacs and Antoinette Edwards will and bequeath their boldness to Helen Neil son. 22. Emery Geyer, Joe Hodik, Wayne Simpson, Henry Peterson and Jake Flook leave their extra English grades to Ethel Wright. 23. Allan Burke gives and bequeaths his executive ability to President Coolidg'e. 24. Helen Coveil, Edna Johnson, Cleo Keever and Donna Moore will their vampish ways to Harriott Wells. 25. Main Warden, Chick McClave and J immie Martin leave their keen inter- est (or girls to Bob Hendon. 26. Clara Heggen and Helen King leave their intellects to anyone who wants them. 27. Harry Twombly bequeaths his sermons to the teachers. 28. Albert Mielke, Irving Bottcher and Lew McKee leave their love lor mathematics with Miss Will. 29. Marjorie Thomas gives and bequeaths her position as president of the Fergus Hi Girls to some loyal member of that club. 30. Johnny Hopkins leaves his position as class treasurer to Secretary Mellon, 31. Mel Blackford and Mabel Brown leave everything but each other. 32. Vernon Puckett, Richard Shipman, Cyril Dusek and Lyle Marsh leave school with a sigh. 33. Keble Hirst gives and bequeaths his extra credits to “Ody” Mauland. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the members of the above named class as and for our last will and testament. Class of 1926. CONFESSION If ail knew the task involved in completing a class will, the sighs just heard would be ones of sympathy rather than of relief. Of all the tedious, toilsome tasks one was ever blessed w ith, writing a class will outranks them ail. Inspira- tions may come and go but they all left me forever. I thought and thought but I thought in vain. If I haven't pleased you all I humbly apologize. Even great men make mistakes so what can you expect from a dumbbell belonging to the class of 1926.—L. Heffner. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS •2d Jfyigtovp of tfje Class of 1926 OUR years ago, after spending’ two years in the Tar Paper Palace we entered the halls of old Fergus prepared for a long' struggle. We somewhat resembled other Freshman classes, except that we exceeded most of them m numbers. James E. Wilson and Allan Burke served as presidents during the first two semesters, while Madeline Schobert and Cl a rence Preston took turns in collecting class dues. The second year found us fewer in number, but much wiser. Dorothy Scott an d Albert M lelke guided us through many difficulties; Cecil Dunn and Ralph Wescott supervise d the working's of our bank account. Among' our noteworthy accomplishments was the best assembly of the year, and second place in class track. Juniors! Yes, we made Fergus history. Lucille d’Autremont and Allene Cress led us in our victories, with Ruth Cresap and Frank Munski managing' finances. From the ranks of our class were collected most of the athletic teams; we defeated all other teams m the school m baseball. And to add to our laurels, we gave a very successful banquet and prom in the spring’. Yea, Seniors! It has been a long, hard climb; but at last we have reached the top of the ladder. One of our first conquests thi s year was the winning' o f the half holiday for our picnic. Almost 100 per cent of our class subscribed for the Fergus. Cla ss officers for the Senior year were : H arry Twombly, president; Albert Mielke, vice-president, and John Hopkins, secretary, during the first semester. For the second semester we elected Allan Burke, president; Bill Lofstrom, vice- president; Lillian Jacobs, secretary, and John Hopkins, treasurer. The Senior class was well represented m the farm play7, the operetta, the foot- ball and basketball teams, and in baseball and track. La Verne Heffner, one of our members, came out first in the school extemporaneous writing contest, and was also a member of the 1926 debate team. At the Senior assembly the old custom of marching' from the front door of the mam building' around to the door of the gymnasium through the ranks of the under classmen was carried out in an impressive manner. Mr. Van Kersen was the speaker for the day and he gave a very suitable address for the occasion. The half holiday for the winning of the Fergus subscription contest was gained by the Seniors. To celebrate this well-earned event the class went on a picnic to Maiden canyon on a sunny day in May. The mighty Seniors recalled the days of their youth by eating ice cream cones and climbing hills. It was decided to eliminate the usually monotonous reading of the class will and prophecy at the class day exercises. A short play was substituted with very’ satisfactory results. We must keep on thinking and acting to the best of our ability. And surely, if we do, there will be a place in the world for our services. It is to be hoped that many of us w ill h ave the opportunity of attending college ; but those of us who do not have received valuable instructions and training in Fergus for our life work. Whatever life may bring to us, let us always make the best of it. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS 3 Mentor ocm We entered dear Fergus as Freshmen, Green, 1 ignorant, worldly unwise, As bold as tke eighth grade could make us. Retiring from nobody's eyes. As Sophies wre learned somewhat better, { We le arned how' to haze and beguile, We le arned small respect for the Juniors, Adoi mg the Seniors the while. We loftily gazed about us From the height of a Junior's stand. Looked up to, only, the Seniors ; We began to look forward and plan. Yet now, as diplomas await us, We regret the p assage of time, For, d espite our dull days and our hardships, Tis hard to leave school days behind, For we're leaving dear Fergus forever, About to seek life anew, In fields of activity greater And graver and harder too. So we say good-by to you, Fergus, And we try to smile through our tears, We'll always remember you, Fergus, As that which to us is most dear. —Alton Tiller. Nineteen Hundred T wenty-six 'Jr ■ THE FERGUS ——■————--——■--—— ---—------------ —me Jlumors Class ©fitters First Semester Robert Hendon Ro sa mon (L McKeow 11 Irene d’Autremont Fergus Rauch Second Semester Richard Manning Owen I unii Gaylord Cudney Marian Caldwell I N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS m N i n e t c e n H u n d r e d T wenty-six THE FERGUS 31 Nineteen Hundred T xventy-six im THE FERGUS 'V- m- ■ THE FERGUS ■J'i l tetorp of tlje Class of 1927 HE Class of 27 entered the ranks of Fergus in the fall of 1923, guided by their able sponsors, Mrs. Rose and Mr. Freed. The officers elected were: president, Rex Eastman; vice-president, Thelma Willi ams, and secretary, Grace Cresap. This group of newly arrived Freshmen were entertained at a reception given by the Sophomores. Last year the Class of 27 started as fully accredited Sophomores, with Miss Hall and Mr. Hugh Logan acting as sponsors. The leaders for the first semester were : Rex Eastman, Berkin Hanley and Grace Phillips. Those for the second semester were: Romund Moltzau, president; Fred Pierre, vice-president, and Rosamond McKeown, secretary. Thelma Williams was elected to guard the speedily filling money bags, and Richard M annmg held the honorable position of class reporter. With Miss Marsh and Mr. Carter directing, the Class of ’27 has efficiently accomplished the work of Juniors. During the first semester Robert Hendon took the wheel as president while Rosamond McKeown, Irene d’Autremont and Fergus Rauch performed the duties of vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. The second semester Richard Manning filled the office of president; Owen Dunn, vice-president; Gaylord Cudney, secretary, and Marion Caldwell, that of treasurer. The Junior class has featured prominen tly in many different activities throughout the year. The Junior play was a decided success, and Bue na Dougherty as “Dul cy con- tributed no small part to its success. Frederick Pierre entered the extemporane- ous speaking contest, winning third place. The Perils of Shaving won Romund Moltzau third place in the extemporaneous writing contest. The Junior prom and banquet were among the outstanding social events of the school year. These very elaborate and beautiful affairs were given May 8 under the direction of Robert Hendon. Judge Huntoon was the principal speaker at the banquet, giving an enjoyable and instructive talk befitting the occasion. Later the guests adjourned to the gymnasium where the Armory Six furnished the best of music to the enjoyment of all. The study hall had been for the occasion turned into a banquet hall. Four tables were used, forming' a cross. At the end of each table was seated one of the evening s speakers. In the middle where the four tables came together was a small table on which were two dolls. One was dressed in a cap and gown as a Senior, the other was dressed as a Junior girl. The color scheme was in green and pink, the Senior colors. The nut cups and flowers were all artistic combina- tions of these colors. At each girl s place was a corsage of pink sweet peas and every boy had a boutonniere of the same flower. At each plate was a four-page menu and toast list with an artistic cover. These were folded and set by each plate as a place card together with the eight-page dance programs. The prom was held in a rejuvenated gym. The Junior class colors, yellow and blue, were used. In the center of the room was the orchestra cage topped by a Senior emblem. From the top of the cage radiated the crepe streamers forming a false ceiling. On one of the walls was the Junior emblem. The walls were cov- ered, making a complete new room. Th is beau tifully decorated room formed a fitting scene for Fergus’s most successful social affair. The musicians in their evening clothes added much to the whole. The throng which danced until mid- ni ght was one of the largest at any school affair. And lastly it must be mentioned that the Class of ’27 is prepared to take up the responsibilities of mi ghty Se niors and carry on successfully to the end the work begun. N teen Hundred Twenty giopljomorcs! Cla£f£i Officers First Semester Margaret Raltt Doris Barnes Everett Simmons Leola Fulp Second Semester Genevieve Boles Catherine Buiitin Dominick Tognetti Deoia Fulp Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T we n t y � s i x THE FERGUS History of tlje Class of 1928 E class of 28 entered Fergus High, young and inexperienced but rave and energetic, in the fall of 1924. Th e class leaders elected or the first two semesters were Doris Barnes and Genevieve Boles. 4any members of the class took part in school activities, especia lly in basketball, glee club, band and orchestra. An assembly was given m which 'Sauce for the G oslings,” very cleverly interpreted, was the main feature. Oth cers elected for the third semester were: Margaret Raitt, president; Doris Barnes, vice-president; Everett Simmons, secretary, and Leoia Fulp, treasurer. As has been further proved by this last semester the Sophomores are notice- able on the school map. Genevieve Boles was elected president; Catherine Bun- tin, vice-president; Dominick Tognetti, secretary, and Leoia Fulp, treasurer. The Sophomores ran the Juniors a close race in the Fergus annual subscrip- tion contest; second place in the school extemporaneous writing' contest was awarded to Doris Barnes. Although it is not an honor usually achieved by an under classman, Jacob Haaland was chosen as guard, and Conrad Tetzlaff as for- ward on the all-district basketball team. This class is probably about the largest in school, there being about one hun- dred and thirty-five members. Eleanor Blatter went to Kalispell as one of the girls’ vocal quartet; while ICermit Eckley very ably represented Fergus in the trombone contest at the state meet. It is expected that Willis Bottcher will attend the state meet next year. In the declamatory contest the class was represented by Margaret Raitt. Doris Barnes and Leoia Fulp wvote themes which were chosen to be sent to the Scholastic Magazine. One accomplishment which should have special mention is the fact that the class basketball team carried off the championship in the interclass tournament. Walter White, Conrad Tetzlaff and Willie Gregory went out for track. The boys united with the Juniors to form a baseball team. Surely a class w ith such a record from the 1: g inning should make a mighty and successful Junior class. RETRIBUTION The year is done, and the grade cards Fall from the office files, As the lightning is wafted downward From a cloud sped many miles. I see the chilling red ink marks Gleam through the lines of the missile. And a feeling of horror comes o’er me. That my soul can give no dismissal. A feeling of fear and of sinking That is not akin to pain, But resembles the dread of a boy When he's running away on the train. A dread that comes from thinking Of father’s unloosed wrath. And the tortures he’s going to give me When he applies that piece of lath. Nineteen Hundred. Twenty-six THE FERGUS Jfresijmcn Class (Officers First Semester Andrew Samuels Jack Weed Weymouth Willis Elsie Guthrie Second Semester Howard McCandless Andrew Samuels Jack Weed Elsie Guthrie N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS i iStorp of the Class; of 1929 HEIR footsteps regulated by tbeir sponsors, Miss Ruth Pickell and Mr. Engh, a group of timid Fresbmen reported to the kails of Fergus in September, 1925. Tke youngsters selected Andrew Samuels for tkeir president. Jack Weed for vice-president, Weymoutk Willis for tary and Elsie Gutkrie for treasurer. A well planned assembly revealed talents bidden in tke innermost recesses of tkeir inexperienced beings. Among tke interesting parts of tke program was a group of class members singing Freshie, a reading entitled Tke Oysterman’ bv Doris Kindsckv, a skoe-korn solo by Helen Woods and a melophone solo bv El sie Gutkrie. During tke second semester a baseball team was organized among the boys. Tke activities of tke second semester were directed by tke president, Howard McCandless; vice-president, Andrew Samuels, and secretary. Jack Weed, wisely chosen class leaders. Doris Kmdschy entered tke state extemporaneous writing contest and did creditable work in this. Thelma Brurs is one of tke best pianists in tke school. As tke class grows in experience so its members will take greater interest in school functions. Tke class as a whole has made a splendid beginning toward becoming worthy Sophomores. ALGEBRA Algeb ra is a study tk at does no good, My brain, I think, is made of wood; All night, all day, it vexes me, Tke value of X I cannot see. I work till twelve, ere m bed I dive, In class next morning I get 35; My teacher says I don't pay attention, Tke fact that I’m dumb she doesn’t mention. Then she drags me to tke office, Where I’m regarded as a novice; Mr. Sckerf talks to me and rai,ses Cain, He says I act like I'm insane. Tke n they throw me out tke door, Say I can come back no more, Because I’ve set suck a bad example. Life is no joke, if this is a sample. Rickard Willi ams. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS 3$ Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS flistorp of H ufr3untor Clasts E Sub-Juniors entered the unexplored realms of high school days i the cold month of January, 1924. Miss Clifford and Mr. Mattill uided their uncertain steps through the election of president, Frances mith ; vice-president, Frank Williams, and Mary MacGowan, secre- ary-treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester Mr. Mattill surrendered his position as sponsor to Mr. Chattin. With Clifford Ayers as presi- dent; Cecelia Sweitzer as vice-president, and Mary MacGowan as secretary- treasurer, the class settled down to real work for the first time. After being sponsor for two semesters, Miss Clifford resigned in favor of Miss Linnie Picked. At this time Alice Wilson was elected president; Pearl Short, vice-president, and Frances Smith, secretary-treasurer. The fourth semester of their high school career found them sponsored by Miss Bui a Swan and Mr. Van Kersen. The sponsors were assisted by the president, Bernice Bidmead: vice-president, Alice Wilson, and secretary-treasurer, Frances Smith. And now during the fifth semester, Pearl Short served as president, Frances Ruck man as vice-president, Bernice Bidmead as secretary-treasurer, and Gilbert Spring as class editor. The time has come for the class to take up either the responsibilities of Seniors, or to fall back among the ranks of the Juniors. It all depends on their willingness to work. Why not become one hundred per cent Seniors? N 7 n e t e e n Hundred Twenty-si ul TUE FERGUS i|tstorp of ub= optjomore Class CLASS of green but courageous Fresbmen entered Fergus High on tbe twenty-third of February, 1925. After undergoing' tke first pangs of terror, caused by strange surrounding's, John Sibbert was elected president; Theresa McKeown, vice-president, and Marie O’Neil, sec- retary and treasurer. They entered their second semester a little less conspicuously green; and under the supervision of Miss Merle Swan and Mr. Chattin, elected John Sibbert, president; Billy Boles, vice-president: Elsie Fah, secretary, and Donald Davis, treasurer. And at last they have begun their second year. Donald Davis was elected president; Norman Alweis, vice-president; Billy Boles, secretary, and Lester Alweis, treasurer. One Nothing more semester will find them among the ranks flies like time, so they must make the most of it. of upper classmen. The Sub-Sophs with their childish ways, We will remember to the end of our days: Theresa McKeown and Donald D., And a girl known as sweet Marie ; There’s Harold Tilzev with his wavy hair. And Effie Sebree so gay and f air, Norman Alweis and Elsie Fah, Th ey re all good children, so they say. Aline teen Hundred Twenty-six r4 4« r THE FERGUS r- Jfootfmll Coach Clyde J. Thompson Arkansas State Normal; University of Arkansas; Valparaiso, Indiana (coaching course, two years’ work); ellville Summit (High School); Perry, Arkansas; Grace, Idaho; Poplar, Montana; Lewis- town, Montana. ‘ The real test of sportsmanship between schools in ath- letics is whether it leads to friendship or enmity. If the idea of clean playing-, sportsmanship and the reputation of the school is kept in mind rather than the score part of the game, it will lead to friendship in the future. A team showing only the attitude of winning by any possible means will cause enmity between their school and individuals par- ticipating in the game. This carries through to later life.” COACH CLYDE J. THOMPSON. OOTBALL is the king of all high school athletics. It adds to the inter- est, enthusiasm and spirit of the student body. Students as well as the players look forward to the opening of the season. Although Fer- gus did not enjoy as successful a season as in previous years, much can be said in bebalf of the team. With the help of Coach Thompson, the new material was whipped into first class shape and with the support of the old veterans the season started with a crash. The veterans consisted of Tague, Simonfy, Twombly, Lehman and the Burke brothers. They were the foundation of the team around which Fergus' fighting machine was built. Tbe new material can be just as highly praised as the former men. They are expected m the forthcoming season to fill the same respected posi- tions that the outgoing players Filed. Fergus met Stanford in the first game of the season on our own Feld and to our disappointment we were defeated. This being the Frst game, discouragement never entered the hearts of Fergus and the short end of an 18 to 0 score meant hut little so early in the season. In the second game Fergus showed a great improvement over the last one by defeating Winnett 26 to 9. Fergus to the disappointment of the Alumni took the best end of a 9 to 0 score in the third game. Great Falls, our old rival, came next in line, and they triumphed over Fergus; however, All an Burke, captain, was on the sideline. Billings, contenders for the championship, gave Fergus the small end of a 6 to 0 score in a game played on Billings’ home Feld. The team clashed with Harlowton in the next to the last game of the season, giving Harlow the worst of the game by defeating them 18 to 0. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS Stanford came to Lewistown and defeated Fergus, who was making' her final appearance for the football season of 1923. The score which was on a very close margin ended 3 to 0. FOOTBALL SCORES Fergus ............................ 0 Fergus .......................... 26 Fergus .......................... 9 Fergus ........................... 0 Fergus ........................... 0 Fergus .......................... IB Fergus ............................ 0 Stanford.......................... 18 Winnett ............................ 9 Alu mm............................ 0 Great Falls .................... 13 Billings ......................... 6 Harlowton.................... . 0 Stanford............................ 3 BASEBALL The baseball season this year opened between the Junior-Sophomores and the Seniors. The Seniors were forced to take the short end of a eight to four score. The next team to take the field was a team from the school as a whole. This team was composed of five Seniors and one Junior and three Sophomores. They offi- cially buried the hatchet and decided to pull for the school as a unit. The first game has been played and this team showed that it was worthy to be known as the “F ergus team outside of the members themselves. This is the first time a team representative of the school has taken the field. They intend to play games Wi th the other schools who have a team. Games will also be played with the dif- ferent teams in the town. The first game was played with the Lewistown Creamery team composed of alumni. The game was close and marked by little fumbling on the part of the two teams. The score at the end o f the seventh inning was seven to six in favor of the Fergus team. The score was six to six in the beginning of the seventh inning but the high school garnered the winning run and took the game. M. Simonfy and Van Hyning formed the battery for the Fergus until the fourth when Tetzlaff took the mound and Simonfy took third base. Both of these pitched a good game throughout. Two runs were made off “Bun” m four innings and four off ‘‘Connie in three innings. Both had full support of the whole team at all times. For the Lewistown Creamery Boeker held the mound position for two innings when he was relieved by F. Simonfy. Chesterfield did good work on the receiving end throughout the game. Five runs were made off Boeker and two off Simonfy. The team representing the creamery was composed mainly of business men of the city. They sh owed up in good shape for the beginning of the season. The Fergus team consisted of M. Simonfy, pitcher; Twombly, center field; Shipman, second base; Tetzlaff, third base; Haaland, first base; Mauland, short- stop; Cudney, left field; Van Hyning, catcher. These men formed a well balanced hard-hitting team. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS jfoottmll Captain CAPTAIN '25 “It is with a reeling' of regret that I leave the lionor bestowed upon me by the football team of 1024. However, a great amount of satisfac- tion comes over me as I look back to the pre- vious years of service and to the choice (In squad made for their leader in the forthcoming year. May the1 following teams of Fergus be successful. The aim of success is clean hard playing, good sportsmanship with the best in- terests of the school in mind.' ALLAN BURKE. Allan Burke (Buck) Captain and fullback, '25. A bard line plung'er and a man with a dangerous cutback. He was a consistent player and used good judgment as captain at all times. I appreciate the honor which the members of the 1925 football squad conferred upon me. I assure you I will fulfill the position to the best of my ability and with the best interests of the game and of the school in mind.” GERHAHDT LEHMAN. CAPTAIN '26 Gerbardt Lehman (Captain-Elect ’26) Center and tackle. Battling' and fight- ing to the last minute. Defense was bis mainstay. His position on the team next year will be with real experience as it will be bis fourth year on the field. Nineteen Hundred T wenty-six THE FERGUS Billy Burke (Keener) Half and quarterback. A fast man on end runs and a sure tackier. Gaylord Cudney Guard. A new man, but a terror on defense; a man to whom fans may look for- ward to seeing next year. George Daibey Halfback. Wk en ke took tke ball it went straight ahead. H is offensive work was outstanding. He will bear watching. Emery Geyer Guard and tackle. A two- year man and a consistent player. He was always on the job. “Fight was his middle name. Robert Lindblom (Bob) Quarterback. Bob showed some real stuff at this posi- tion. A boy with a future. f y - s 5 x Nineteen Hundred Twent THE FERGUS Ray Ludeman Left tackle. A mighty one too. Everything went before him. Ray was selected for third all-state tackle. Oscar Mauland (Old Trusty) Backfield and guard. Oscar was the old standby. A four-year man best known for his faithfulness to re- port for practice. Raymond Moser Guard. A first year man. H e was a hard hitter and will show up well next year. Lew McKee Guard. The fastest, biggest little man on the team, and a shifty held runner. Michael Simonfy (Bun) Left end. A pass catcher he was, gathering them in from all angles. Bun was a good man on the wing. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS Alex Stephenson (Steve) Right end. A good defen- sive player. He was always on the lookout for fumbles. Everett Tag’ue Right tackle. Three year man. The fastest defensive man on the team. He never failed on the old tackle- back play. H arry Twombly Halfback. H arry was a good all-around man, filling al- most any position. William Van Hyning (Bill) Left halfback. A slicker at passing and a hard man to stop when going through the line. Conrad Tetzlaff (Connie) Halfback and safety. Con- nie was a fast man in re- turning punts, usually mak- ing a good gain. r ? ■ ' Ninete e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS PatffeetbaU 1926 Squad JLeft to right: Coach Thompson, A. Stephenson, J. Haaland, W. Van Hyning, W. Simpson, C. Dusek, M. Simonfy, L. Seyller, E. Baroch, C. TetzlafT (captain). W. White T. in helialf of the basketball team, thank the student body as well as the faculty for their hearty co-operation and support given during' the season. Success with the in- terests of the game and school in mind is my sineerest wish. ’ COX KAO TJb rZBAFF, Captain. Reason of 1926 ERGUS enjoyed a most successful basketball season this year. Out of twenty-one regular games only four were lost, these being mainly due to sickness of the regular players or playing on strange floors. The team was one of the best balanced that the school has ever had, the players working together as a well oiled machine with very little spec- tacular work on the part of any one of the men. The system of plays the coach developed this year was especially good, giving all players equal chance to display their ability. The substitutes contributed a great deal to the success of the team, working hard to develop the regulars into the team they were. A great deal of credit Nineteen H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS ■ should be given to the se men who had no chance of making the regular team but kept turning out every night for the aid of the school. Fergus enjoyed a number of very good games during the season which were marked by clean fast playing on the part of both teams. Practically all of the teams in the tournament had played Fergus in the regular playing’ season. The De Molay team furnished Fergus some very good and much needed practice and also some exciting games. The most important games of the season were those with Roundup, Klein and Geraldine, who all put up a very good fight. Klein defeated Fergus at Lewistown and Fergus evened the count by a victory over Klein on their home floor. The same condition prevailed when Roundup won from Fergus here and lost their game at home. Geraldine won from Fergus at Geraldine and lost to the Fergus squad when they played here. In spite of the fact that Fergus did not win the district championship the team made a very excellent showing. They clashed with Harlowton in their first game of the tournament, winning' by a large margin, although Harlow put up a tough fight. Th eir next game was with Winnett, which proved disasterous as Fergus came out on the short end of the 23 to 22 score. The next day, however, they came out of their slump and defeated Roundup, one of the strongest teams in the tournament, by a score of 21 to 15. The last game was with Judith Gap, who was defeated by a large score, giving Fergus fourth place in the tournament. Klein, a well-worthy team, won the district championship, defeating Moore who won second honors. Klein did not place in the state tournament although they made a good showing. Geraldine placed third in the district by defeating W innett. Fergus was awarded the silver loving cup for the most sportsmanlike team in the tournament. Fergus also had two men, Tetzlaff and Haaland, on the all- district team; however, the team as a whole showed very good sportsmanship in every way and contributed to the showing of the two men who placed on the all- district. The loving cup which was awarded the team by the Kiwanis Club signi- fied tbe wonderful attitude of the whole team toward the other teams and the offi cials. The school feels justly proud of their team and will try to live up to the reputation earned by this team for square playing. The scores of the basketball season follow : Fergus 24 Buffalo 11 Fergus 6 Hobson 17 Fergus 23 De Molay 20 Fergus Fergus 34 Hobson 5 16 Moore 12 Fergus 24 Stanford 9 Fergus 38 Harlowton 4 Fergus 22 Stanford 11 Fergus 11 Geraldine 17 Fergus 4 Roundup 22 Fergus 21 Geraldine 16 Fergus Fergus 16 Denton 9 21 Stanford . 10 Fergus 27 Denton 13 Fergus 18 Winnett . 11 Fergus 13 Klein 17 Fergus 34 Judith Gap 8 Fergus 22 Klein 18 Fergus 27 Roundup 14 Fergus 22 Harlowton 11 Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS • :v.-: . v - Conrad Tetxlaff (Connie) Forward. Connie was a fast man and a sure shot under tke basket. Ckosen as all- district forward. Mickael Simonfy (Bun) Forward. Bun was a good floor man and kad lots of kgkt. . ' Alex Stepkenson (Steve) Center. Steve usually got tke tip-off. He was a good skot from almost any posi- tion on tke floor. Jacob Haaiand (Jake) Guard. All-district. It was almost impossible to get a short skot around Jake. He kas two more years. William Van Hyning (Bill) Guard. He covere d tke floor at an aggressive rate of speed. He also kelped to keep tke score down. 9 N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS ■ % r - trls’ Utljleto BASKETBALL R the Erst time in several years, girls' basketball was counted as one f tke activities of Fergus. Although tke girls did tkeir best, tkey ere not very successful, owing to a late start and insufficient knowl- dge of tke game. Tke girls were ably coached by Clyde J. Thompson, hile Lucille d'Autremont acted as captain of tke team. With more practice tke girls would have developed into as good a team as any m tke district. Of tke five games played, our girls won two and lost three. Tkey defeated tke Junior High girls two times, losing one game to that team; but were defeated when matched against tke more experienced and better trained Winnett girls. H azel Fritzen very ably acted as referee for these games. We hope that Fergus will have a good team next year, although tkey will be handicapped by tke loss of tke star players, Lucille d’Autremont, Lillian Jacobs and Ruth Rolfsness. Tk eir services on tke team will be greatly missed. However, Louise Warren, Helen Nielson, Vera Loveland, Emily Krall, Norma Eastman, Marie d'Autremont, Sylvia Jacobs and Esther Trimmer will do muck toward put- ting Fergus on tke map m girls’ athletics. I SWIMMING k‘Come on in, girls, tke water’s fine !” was tke swimmintf call heard in Fergus for tke first time in several years. Tke long idle plunge located in tke basement of tke gymnasium was filled, and one day in March, after a previous tryout by tke boys, tke girls of tke school who were interested in swimming were told that tke pool was theirs on Wednesdays and Fridays after school. No urging was necessary to make tke girls flock to tke gym on these days. Bright colored bathing caps, worn by tke enthusiasts, bobbed down tke corridors and soon tke shrieks and cries of ' Ok, but it’s cold!” and similar remarks could be heard issuing from tke plunge. Tke girls who participated in this sport were not undirected, for Mrs. Sckerf very willingly instructed tke group on swimming days. Plans for next year indi- cate that tke pool will be open all year, and perhaps regular instruction may be given to all those desiring it. TENNIS This sport is another activity in which many girls of Fergus take delight. Last year tke Fergus Hi Girls made two tennis courts near tke barracks. Tkes e cinder courts were in constant use from dawn until twilight after tkeir completion and this fact remained true this year. Almost before tke snow was gone, tke tennis players were practicing with a vim. It was noted, however, that tke boys were tke early birds so long as tke days were a bit chilly. As spring advanced and tke days became warmer, tke girls came forth. One could witness many net struggles, beginning early in tke morning and lasting late in tke afternoon. No Helen Wills was developed but with more practice Fergus will have some outstanding players. Tke courts need a firm binder or coating to be placed over tke cinders and it is tke hope of tke Hi Girls to contribute this addition next year. ■ Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six 5 4 THE FERGUS m Serpents’ Club E evening after school last year, Mr. Robinson called together a roup of the hnest boys from the Junior class and spread before them he plans for organizing’ an honor club, corresponding somewhat to uch clu bs as the y are found in various colleges. This club, he ex- lamed, would serve as a catalyzer to the school, boosting' all activi- ties, upholding the honor of the school, and helping in every way possible to better Fergus. Those chosen readily agreed to the proposition and immediately the oath of membership was formed and taken. Thus the Serpents came into existence in Fergus High. Each and every member duly recognized the following oath: ‘ We, the Ser- pents of Fergus, stand for service; in upholding the honor of the school; in sup- porting all school activities; in encouraging high ideals, pep and clean sportsman- ship at all times. The original members were : Henry Shipman, Clarence Baxter, Richard Ship- man, Fergus Rauch, Harry Twombly, Cecil Dunn, Albert Mielke, Jacob Flook, Billy Burke, Allan Burke, John Hopkins, Hal Kelly, Keble Hirst, Bruce Akins, Rudolph Lehman, Gordon McKay, Michael Simonfy and William Lofstrom. Rudolph Lehman acted as chairman for the remainder of the year. Since the club was not formed until late in the spring of 1925 very little was accomplished; however, plans were made for the fall. As the school year expired, the original members of the Serpents chose, each to the best of his ability, from the incoming Junior class, one member to take his place in the Serpents’ ranks. When school opened in the fall of 1925, the Serpent pledges had full charge of the responsibilities of the club, under the guidance of the original members who acted as ’big' brothers” to those whom they had chosen. The retired members who are now Seniors reserve the right to wear the emblem of the club with a numeral added signifying the year m which they served actively. They may attend the meetings, declared regularly, and take an active part in the problems before the organization. The official em ble m of the Serpents is a gold ”S,” symbolizing a serpent, placed on a blue background four inches square. An honor worthy of note is placed upon the person wearing or m possession of this sign. The members for the year 1925 and 1926 were : Owen Dunn, Gerhardt Leh- man, Romund Moltzau, George Dalbey, Roscoe Welsh, Oscar Mauland, Perkins Burnett, Charles Willis, Albert Vanek, Kent Beatham, Victor Mandy, Lyle Tier- ney, Emmett Mcllhone and Richard Manning. The last named was the chairman for this year. After the Great Falls-Fergus game the club sponsored a very successful dance, in fact it was the best dance of th e season. The Serpents guarded the gate and the fence during the football season, sold tickets for all school activi- ties, ushered at various concerts and plays, and generally helped to create real Fergus enthusiasm. N teen Hundred T iuentymsix THE FERGUS 4 jfcrgus ill ids HE Fergus Hi Girls' Club was first organized on M arch 10, 1 925, under the supervision of Miss Will, with the intended purpose of getting the best out of life and passing it on to others, of encouraging spirit within the school, and a feeling of love for others. Although 1926 was the second year of the club's existence, there were approximately one hundred and seventy members. The officers elected for the first semester were Do nna Moore, president; Mar- garet McGovney, vice-president; Dorothy Wight, secretary; Mina Coolidge, treas- urer. For the second semester M arjorie Thomas was chosen president; Eileen Titter, vice-president; Thelma Williams, secretary; Mildred Jackson, treasurer. Meetings were held on alternate Tuesday evenings during the eighth period. Most of the business was handled through committees which cared for programs, assemblies, social service work, supervision of the Freshmen girls, entertainment and the visiting of the sick, as well as placing delegates at the county meet. During the latter part of the first semester the girls earned and furnished funds to redecorate the upstairs rest room and to buy a day-bed, small desk and. chair, a leather rocker, rugs, drapes, curtains and pictures. The final result of this effort proved to be very pleasing as well as useful. The first thing which the club undertook was the constructing of tennis courts last spring. Many students enjoyed the exercise and play on these courts. Another worthy purpose accomplished by the girls was the raising of enough money to send one girl to the Girls' Vocational Conference at Bozeman, and two students to the State Music Meet at Kalispell. Parties were given for the Freshmen girls both semesters. At these affairs entertaining programs were given, delicious refreshments were served, and danc- ing composed a large part of the evening's pleasure. A number of candy sales were held at intervals to sw ell the coffers of the club. Several dances contributed to the financial standing of the organization. These were well attended. The biggest event of the year’s program was the sponsoring of the first Mother's and Daughter’s banquet ever held in Fergus. This was given on the seventeenth of March in the study hall and was successful in every way. It is the hope of the mothers and girls of Fergus that this banquet will become an annual affair so that there may be a closer relationship between the home and the school. The program follows : Toast to the Mothers. . Toast to the Daughters The Work of the Club. Fancy Dance.......... Musical Trio........ Vocal Solo........... Reading.............. M ary Loveland, Toastmistress ....................................Margaret McGovney ......................................Mrs. C. W. Buntin ........................................M arjorie Thomas Marie d'Autremont, Claudia Peterson, Irene d’Autremont ............... .Marie d'Autremont, Lucille d’Autremont .........................................Hazel Fritzen .........................................Kathryn Scott A delicious three-course banquet was serve d by the domestic science depart- ment under the direction of Miss Parker. Table decorations were appropriate to the significance of the day. Although the Fergus Hi Girls have been organized but a short time they have become one of the most active groups of the school. Miss Will, dean of women, has been very efficient and successful in her efforts to supervise the work of the girls. Let us hope as the years go by that the club may grow bigger and better. r Ninete e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS 5' formal framing department IC welfare in rural communities offers tke most serious problem mien can life today. No aspect of this problem is more vital to the iblishment of a cap able citizenry in the country than the provision dequately prepared teachers. Not only is a good general education a much needed requirement, but a special type of training for understanding rural needs is a part of the successful rural teacher’s equipment. Montana established the normal training work m 1917. The State subsidizes the work to the extent of one-half the teacher’s salary. This has been sufficient to stimulate the work in teacher training' m the third and fourth years of a num- ber of Montana s best high schools. Fergus County High School does not aid to create competition with the normal schools of the state, for student teachers are urged to attend the more advanced schools upon completion of the high school course. Teaching is an art as well as a science. The normal training high school can no more hope to develop artists than it can hope to make scientific educators but it does introduce the student to the “first crude beginnings” of the art he is to practice, Thi s year there were eighteen enrolled in the industrial arts class, which is offered in the Sophomore year. There were fifteen Juniors enrolled for rural management and reviews. Seven Senior girls completed the regular work this year, and went out into the rural schools in March for practice teaching. A post- graduate completed the work in one year. A beginners’ class, composed of twelve pupils, was conducted for a period of eight weeks, to give special training and practice for primary work, according to a plan outlined by the State department. The plan included instruction in lan- guage, reading, seatwork, games and industrial work. At the close of the period a party was given for the children. Beginning in M arch, two girls in each of four schools near Tyler, practiced teaching for a term of nine weeks. This work was supervised by Mrs. Alma Louise Hart, county superintendent, and Miss McVaney, normal training teacher. The Opportunity Club, a normal training club, held meetings regularly on alternate Mondays at three-thirty, d he aim of this club was to develop leaders, to create professional spirit, and to provide social contact. A number of interest- ing programs and social events took place. Among these were a dance given in the gymnasium, an address by Mr. Scherf on the “Qualities of a Rural Teacher,” a program and tree at Christmas time, a co-ed dance given by Miss McVaney, a talk by Mr, Creel on the “Value of Life Insurance,” an assembly program, and a farewell party for the Senior girls. The department has been an exceedingly active one through the year and much credit belongs to Miss McVaney for its success. While Miss McVaney is in reality the normal training teacher, it may be worthy of note that Miss Trost has this year, as well as in previous years, had a share of the work m this department. Every spring after the regular teacher and the Senior girls go to the country for practice teaching Miss Trost conducts the remaining teacher-training class. Back in 1918 when the barracks were used for class work she aided in this department, and from that time on Miss Trost has taught hygiene, physiology, spelling and geography, as well as taken the girls into the city schools for observation work. All this goes to prove that our helpful and considerate librarian gives her services in other ways, more than many of us know. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty- six THE FERGUS Margaret McGovney Eileen Titter Esther Obee Harry Twombly NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Cecil Dnmi Ruth Cresap Albert Mielkc Lucille d’Autremont Keble Hirst Marjorie Tliomas Lav erne Heffner Nineteen Hundred Twenty six THE FERGUS VL )t Rational i onor Society HE yearly election at which eleven Seniors were chosen tor member- ship in or Society was held at a faculty meeting1 m the latter part of March, Those who won this distinction were: Cecil Dunn, Keble Hirst, Ruth Cresap, Esther Obee, Albert Mielke, Mar- jorie Thomas, Harry Twombly, Lucille d'Autremont, Margaret McGovney, Eileen Titter and Laverne Heffner. Memb ership in the society is based on scholarship, service, leadership and character. These virtues are the very foundation of good citizenship and their importance can not be stressed too much in the schools. To be elected to membership m this organization is no small distinction as it is a nation-wide institution, and the eleven students listed above may well feel proud to belong' to such a splendid and well-known society. Their choice was made because they were willing' to work. A student who is not willing to strive for a better scholastic standing' is not apt to be one who will do his utmost to be a success in his later life. The Lewistown (Fergus county) chapter of the National Honor Society has been m existence since 1922, at which time the first of the annual elections occurred. The Seniors honored last year were : Ruth Cunningham, Eleanor Dug- gan, Lucille Quickenden, Margaret Warr, Leonard Dunn, Frances Morley, Helen Heald, Alora Cress, Curtis Barnes, Margaret Jenkins, Paul Osweiler, Harold Slater, Alice Brew and Beverly Frields. In the year 1900 Dr. William B. Owen of the Chicago Normal College founded the first honor society for high schools, the purpose of the society being’ to reward scholastic endeavor. This group was termed Phi Beta Sigma and is similar to the Phi Beta Kappa which does like work m the colleges. The movement spread rapidly and m 1917 it was decided that a common emblem should be established for the whole country. Thus it was that the National Honor Society came into existence. The re are now over two hundred chapters of the organization located through- out the United States and Hawaii. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HONOR STUDENTS Margaret McGovney: Sensible, dependable, outspoken. Eileen Titter : Original, alert, capable. Esther Obee: Trustworthy, sweet-natured, ladylike. Harry Twombly: Determined, active, logical. Cecil Dunn : Industrious, constant, scholarly. Ruth Cresap : Efficient, businesslike, modest. Albert Mielke : Competent, droll, courteous. Lucille d’Autremont: Enthusiastic, energetic, jolly. Kelbe Hirst: Strong-minded, musical, assertive. Marjorie Thomas: Diligent, composed, willing. Laverne Heffner : Accurate, loyal, humorous. N i n e t e e n H u 77. d r e ' d Twenty-six THE FERGUS Rebate credit is due the debate team this year although their efforts t not rewarded by the fruits of victory. The team, Laverne Heff- Robert Hendon and Fred Pierre, advised and supervised by Miss ia Hall, worked tirelessly on the question: Resolved, that there shou Id be a Se cretary of Education in the Pr esident’s Cabinet.” This was a dif- ficult question and one that required extensive preparation. In the first debate of the season, held in February, Ferg'us upheld the affirma- tive and Moore defended the negative. The decision was two to one in favor of Moore, which spoiled our plans for winning' the state championship and the lov- ing' cup. For the first time debate was put into Ferg'us as a regular course. A class cf eight studied the rudiments of debate the first semester. From these students, Richard Manning', Fred Pierre, Laverne Heffner, Robert Hendon, Helen Winston, Romund Molts au, Frank Cunning’ham an d Alice Works, the te am was chosen. Richard Manning’, Fergus’ experienced debater, was unable to participate in debate this year on account of his health. Next year it is hoped that with Richard back on the team, aided by Robert and Fred and other new recruits Fergus will be successful in winning the cup, wrhieh will then come into the permanent possession of the school. extemporaneous Speaking; The district extemporaneous speaking contest was held in Lewistown again this year. This contest took place in March at the same time as the district bas- ketball tournament. Harlowton, Moore and Fergus entered as competitors. The judges gave David Alweis of Harlowton first place, the Moore speaker, Joyce Daniels, second, and Fred Pierre, Fergus’ representative, third. The work in extemporaneous speaking this past year was conducted by Mr. Worthen of the history department, a class being held regularly once a week, but outside of school hours. In spite of failure to win, we feel that much effort was expended on this activ- ity and look forward to better results in the future as the work becomes better organized and the class larger. Beclamatorp After the extemporaneous speaking the next event of public speaking' nature was the declamatory contest which was held on April 15. WLen plans were first made for this event, there were fifteen students who signified their interest in it. But at the time of the tryouts only six reported, these having been trained by teachers m the English department. The judges, Miss Adelia Hall, Mr. C. B. Worthen and Mr. Lionel Van Kersen, awarded first place to Richard Manning and second to Mary Pierre, both of whom were then trained for the state contest at Missoula in M ay. The contestants and their selections were as follows: Richard Manning: A League for Peace (Wilson). Mary Pierre: A Christmas Present for a Lady (Kelly). Isobel Titter: Billy Brad and the Big Lie. Margaret Raitt: Wee Willie Winkle (Kip ling). Frank Cunningham: Hashimura Togo on the Clothesline (Cobb). ■ Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six (PE THE FERGUS m—--------------------------- —---------—-—-— €1 Circulo €spanol HE present Spanish Club, or Circulo Espanol,” was organized in the fall of 1925 by the Spanish IV class under the supervision of Mr. Gardner. The old constitution was thought unsuitable to the use of a progressive club such as was desired, and a new constitution of a broader and more definite nature was drawn up. The committee appointed to draw up the constitution was as follows: Pearl Short, Jack Clarke and Alice Wilson, The first few meetings were conducted mostly in English while the initiation of new members was carried out. Some of the initiation stunts showed original- ity on the part of the initiation committee. El Circulo Espanol has a very definite purpose in organizing, a part of which is to develop more interest m the language and customs of the Spanish speaking countries, especially those to the south of us. Some stress is also placed on the conversational side of the meetings and they are becoming more and more sP an- ish in their form. During the second semester a weekly class was organized by the interested members of the club to meet at some member’s home for half an hour and dis- cuss various phases of conversational Spanish, and to learn how to conduct a meeting in Spanish, These meetings, although not largely attended, proved very- interesting to those who came. While the amount of material from which to find subjects for discussion is somewhat limited, it is much better than that on hand last year. The club mem- bers have two Spanish papers from which to read modern Spanish, La Prensa and El Eco, the latter being purely a student paper. La Union Panamericana also fur- nishes valuable information about the South and Central American republics. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS Student Council 1925-2 6 w e n t y - s i N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T T H E FE RG V5 tubent Council HE student council should he an integral part of the life of the school. Councils are created with two purposes; first, as a student governing hody; second, as a connecting link between the faculty and the student body. In the first purpose, if given the proper amount of power, they are excellent training grounds for future citizens and developers of student initiative. They relieve the teacher of the bother of many details of stu- dent affairs. In its second capacity the council insures a more perfect understand- ing between the two groups so often at odds, the students and the faculty. Any student council which is so limited m its power as to be really powerless is a hindrance rather than an aid to the development of a school. '’The students m electing class officers should consider the qualifications of the individuals as council members or the council can not with success attempt to represent the student body. The student council in order to function successfully must maintain freedom of speech. Any student should at any meeting be permitted to present any matter he or she thinks concerns the best interests of the school. “A student council or any student government body which observes these maxims can and will be the most importatn body in the institution. No high school can now attempt to educate without some form of student government.' The Student Council this year has been a very active institution. In former years this body was a mere figurehead but this year they have taken more power into their hands and have shown a spirit of real co-operation. Among the bigger thing's they have taken charge of is the management of all school activity funds. Formerly this was done in a haphazard manner but now the council has managed the distribution of all funds. They have provided a contingent fund for the set- tlement of all debts and at this time there is no indebtedness. The council has done many other things not so immediately outstanding in effect hut as time goes on they will become more useful. The members for the first semester were: Harry Twombly, president; Irene d’Autremont, vice-president; Doris Barnes, secretary; Robert Hendon, Margaret Raitt, Albert Mielke, Rosamund McKeown, Leola Fulp, Alice Wilson. Everett Simmons, Cecil Dunn, Bernice Bidmead, John Hop kins, Fergus Rauch, Andrew Samuels, Jack Weed, Weymouth Willis, Elsie Guthrie, Elsie Fah, John Sibbert, Donald Davis, Willis Bottcher, M ma Coolidge and Billy Boles. At the beginning of the second semester new officers were elected m the sev- eral classes so that the personnel o f the council was changed somewhat. One first semester officer was retained in the Freshmen class in order to carry out more efficiently the instructions gained during the early half of the school year, and to give a certain balance to the class business. The council for tbe second semester included Allan Burke, president; William Lofstrom, vice-president; Marian Caldwell, secretary; Lillian Jacobs, John Hop- kins, Richard Manning, Owen Dunn, Gaylord Cudnev, Andrew Samuels, Billy Boles, Pearl Short, Genevieve Boles, Frances Ruckman, Bernice Bidmead, How- ard McCandles, Jack Weed, Elsie Fah, Donald Davis, Norman and Lester Alweis. N 7 n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six f THE FERGUS ------------ — ----------------------------—- —- m Calltopean Club public speaking class of tbe first semester organized a society, wn as tbe CaJliopean Club, lor the purpose of furthering the inter- in public speaking in Fergus. The following officers were elected: nk Cunningham, president; Alton Tiller, vice-president; Albert Mielke, secretary-treasurer, and Mary Pierre, club reporter. This group of stu- dents took such a keen interest in public speaking affairs that the organization for a permanent club was inevitable. The members have been called upon to assist in community programs throughout the county and at various school programs. One of the activities of this club was to sponsor an assembly, given the fif- teenth of March in commemoration of St. Patrick's Day. The program consisted mainly of Irish songs, readings and poems. The personnel of the club is (seated, left to right) : Albert Mielke, Alton Tiller, M iss Eccles (sponsor), Esther Obee and Frank Cunningham; (standing, left to right) Clara Heggen, Lyle Marsh, Selma Larsen, Frank Munski, Hattie Follmer, Main Warden, Mary Pierre. Irma Ward and Ida Scott. SPEARIN’! To room 15 we all did come, The whole bunch was awful bum, Some didn't know, others wrere dumb. But we all sure had lots of fun. Nu merous the mistakes we all did make. Some certainly did take the cake; We worked early, we worked late, But speak we did at any rate. I N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS 'Mb—'--— — - — ' — —■-------- —-----— ——1— «—”—— -—► Wi)t Agricultural Club LUBS and clubs may go but the Ag. Club goes on forever. Sounds like what a famous writer once said about corporations. It is an established fact that unless an organization has some spirit behind it, interest will wane and it will soon be obliged to disband. The members of this club and above all Mr. Chattin, their sponsor, must be complimented for their whole-hearted interest and desire to make this organi- zation really w orth while and of some value. The officers elected for the first semester were: president, Jack Cox; vice- president, Norman Guidmger; secretary, Odin Mauland ; treasurer, Jacob Flook. Those for the second (in the same order as above) : Norman Guidinger, Edwin Claver, Jack Cox and Robert Hofland. The Aggies held a dance last Hallowe en for the purpose of raising money to send three delegates to the Young Men's Vocational Conference at Bozeman in February. Among the speakers which the club heard during the year were : Judge DeKalb, who gave a report on his experiments in wheat; Doc Wilkins told about farming as it is carried on in Europe, and Mr. Osenbrook spoke on the work of the Mo ccasm Experiment Station. One of th e main accomplishments of the club, and one in which everyone was interested, was the pu blish ing of a paper called Agricultural News Notes. This paper was sent out to the farmers in Fergus county every month. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T wenty six THE FERGUS t dramatic Cbents MRS. PARTRIDGE PRESENTS' gjPHE Senior play, Mrs. Partridge Presents, a comedy in three acts written by Mary Kennedy and Ruth Hawthorne, was given May b and 7 at the Junior High School by two separate casts. The scenes take place in a New York apartment near Washington Square, the home of M rs. Partridge and her two children, Philip and Delight, eighteen and twenty. 1 he mother is very desirous that her son shall be an artist and her daughter an actress. The young people have minds of their own, and the action of the play centers around the conflict of their wills with that of their mother. The entire story deals with the problems and protests of the younger generation. The play was hrst produced at the Belmont Theatre, New York, Monday, Jan- uary 5, 1925, with Blanche Bates in the title role. The play was enjoyed by all who attended it, and was voted a huge success. The members of both casts practiced faithfully, thus guaranteeing a worth while result. Mu ch credit must be given to Miss Eccles and Miss Marsh who coached the students. The personnel of the two casts follow: Ellen.................................. Philip Partridge....................... Delight P ar tridge.................... Stephen Applegate...................... Maisie (Mrs.) Partridge............... Katherine Everett...................... Sidney Armstead....................... Charles Ludlow........................ Clementine............................ Miss Hamilton...................... Madam LaFleur.......................... .....M ary Pierre, Clara Heggen . . .Frank Munski, James Martin ......Irma Ward, Donna M core Rudolph Lehman, Albert Miclke .....M ary Shaw, M ary Loveland . . . .Lillian Jacobs, Eileen Titter . . .Harry Twombly, Keble Hirst ........ .Cecil Dunn, John Scott .....Mary Pierre, Clara Heggen .M ary Nod son, Claudia Peterson ......Mary Pierre, Ruth Cresap DULCY Dulcinea................................................................Buena Dougherty Gordon Smith, her husband.........................................Owen Dunn William Parker, her brother............................... . .Robert Hendon C. Roger Forbes...............................................Berkin Hanley M rs. Forbes..................................................Grace Jackson Angela Forbes.................................................. . Jessie Davis Schuyler Van Dyck.............................................. P aul Copeland Tom Sterrett, advertising engineer.........................................Fred Pierre Vincent Leach, scenarist................................. .Richard Manning Blair Patterson................................................ Lyle Tierney Henry......................................................................Jack Clarke The first play of the season this year was Dulcy, given by the Juniors on Friday evening. December 11. This was one of the most successful plays ever put on by any Junior class of Fergus. This clever three-act comedy had a modern setting laid near New York City. Dulcy was the voung wife of Gordon Smith, a struggling young business man. Mr Nineteen H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS trying to get started in his career. 11 is wife is very determined to help her bus- band. To this end she invited a number of guests to a week-end party at her home. These g'uests, C. Roger Forbes, Mrs. Forbes, Angela Forbes, Schuyler Van. Dyck, Tom Stcrrett, Vincent Leach and Blair Patterson are an oddly assorted group. Each time Forbes would settle himself for a nice rest, Dulcy wrould break it up completely. This would greatly irritate the hot-headed, gouty, sarcastic old man and would give Gordon less chance to accomplish his purpose. Mrs. Forbes was fond of her hus band but she was not exactly indifferent to the other male members of the party. Angela was a flapper clear through but finally she suc- cumbed to the affection of Willi am Parker. Schuyler Van Dyck suffered much from illusions, a fact which disgusted his cousin, Blair Patterson, completely. Vin- cent Leach almost captured Angela but she decided this scenarist does not quite suit her taste. Tom Stcrrett was certainly right there, when it came to talking', although he was left out in the cold on love affairs. The butler was overly inquisi- tive about the family affairs which in no way concerned him. Poor Dulcy blun- dered and blu ndered until she finally blundered on to a solution for ber problems and her efforts succeeded. The cast is to be commended for the way in which they carried the play. The roles called for a great deal of action in some parts and this was well handled. Miss Eccles, the coach, displayed fine talent and won a name as a play director when “Dulcy” was staged. “THE HOODOO” Cast of Characters in order of appearance Lulu, by name and nature.................... Aunt P aradise, afraid of “hants”........... Angel ma, Mrs. Clmg’er's “angel ' child..... Malachi Meek, aged 69....................... Mrs. Perrington-Shme, his daughter.......... Billy Jackson, the heart-breaker............ Gwendolyn Perrmg'ton-Shme................... Mrs. Ima Clinger, a young widow ............ Brighton Early, about to be married......... Amy Lee, about to be married................ Doris Ruffles, her maid of honor............ Miss Longnecker, a teacher.................. Solomon Spigg'ot, an authority on Egypt. .... Hemachus Spigg'ot, his son, aged 17......... Dodo de Graft, the dazzling' daisy.......... Mr. Dun, the b urglar....................... Mrs. Semiramis Spigg'ot..................... Eupepsia Spig'got, ber daughter............. The little Spiggots : Isis........................................ Osiris................................. . Cheops...................................... Rameses..................................... ........Irma Ward ...... M ary Pierre ......Isobel Titter . . .H arry Twombly . . . Hel en Osweiler .... Gilbert Spring . . . .Grace Phillips .........Ida Scott Frank Cunningham .....H elen Covcll . .Thcl ma Williams ...... Ruth Gresap ......Keble Hirst ......Lyle T lernev ........M ary Shaw .....John Duggan . Grace Sha rpsteen . . . .Dorothy Wight .......Vinettc Bell . . . . Samuel Jacobs .....Elmer Cresap . . Jackie Williams The three-act comedy farce, “The Hoodoo,” scoring a great success, was the annual Farm Play presen ted on Tuesday evening, February 26. N i n e t e e n H unbred T w e n t y• s i x THE FERGUS The action took place at the country home of Mrs. Perrmgton-Shine near Phil- adelphia. The plot was centered about a sacred scarab pin which cast a hoodoo over anyone who possessed it. Professor Spiggot, an aut ho rity on Egypt, first gave the pin to Brighton Early. Brighton was about to be married to Amy Lee. As soon as he had the pin in his possession, bad luck came upon him. First Dodo de Graft, the happiest flapper ever seen, appeared to sue him for breach of promise. Later similar circumstances befall him. Next Aunt Paradise, a colored mammy, was seen in possession of the pin. Her great loss was her 1 labinder colored hose wid ten dollars and sebentv-six cents.’’ Billy Jackson finds not only that he has lost his money in a bank failure but also that he is engaged to three girls—all because of this pin. Mrs. Perrington-Shine had all the haughtiness indicated by her name. Her daughter Gwendolyn is best characterized by 'yes, mama. Dun wras certainly a slick burglar, but as soon as he was caught, mysteries cleared up rapidly. Only the chief characters have been elaborated on but all great credit. The Hoodoo’ will long be remembered. Ag am Miss Eccles was largely responsible for the success CARNIVAL TIME As far as success is concerned nothing can be placed ahead o f th e carnival which was held early in November. The carnival spirit was rampant for weeks before the great event occurred, the large thermometer which measured the Fer- gus spirit registering higher and higher until the top was gained, the bubble broke and true carnival spirit reigned supreme in every nook and corner from Rodeo Bar, where the true atmosphere of the wild and wooley West prevailed, to the fish ponds, animal shows and penny arcades. Among the many features of this gala event was the Coontown Minstrel Show starring the Tin- Tin-Nab ulator Band, the Bogus Brothers and the old mammies who all but did the Charleston. Nor are the excitement and the thrills of the Ch amber of Horrors to be forgotten — the spooks, the shivers and Blue Beard's Seven Wives. Then the sign of the Orange Owl was seen where a real cabaret was found, wi th d ancing, real toe-dancing, exhibited by Esther Hu mphrey. Real orange punch was served to the delight of the thirsty hordes. Oriental incense, gliding Ch inese and dancing temple girls created the atmos- phere of old China in a wistaria hung room upstairs. Lotus flower tea served by Chinese slave boys tempted the palates of many seeking the show and luxurious glamour of the Far East. Nor is this all, for in the gymnasium one of the jazziest and merriest of all dances was going on to the tune of $20 a minute — with showers of confetti, tin horns and squawkers all expressing the frivolity of the occasion. Then came the greatest of all the attractions, the thing for which the crowd, big and little, had waited — the drawing of the numbers for the grand prize, and for the fattest and tenderest and loveliest of all birds, the turkey gobbler. This proved to be one of the largest ,most successful high school carnivals ever held in Montana. The gross proceeds from this affair were over $1,405. The amount of money taken m not only spells success financially but shows the true spirit of F. C. H. S.— a spirit of co-operation, the working together for a common cause, and shows what is possible where there is unity. of the cast deserve of the play. t. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six IP THE FERGUS -n General jffflusitc Scttinttes is year Fergus has four teachers comprising the music faculty, Mrs. Syron Clow, voice instructor, piano instructor, leader of the glee club nd operetta director: Mrs. Hodges, piano instructor: Mrs. Thielke, tring'ed instruments, and M r. George Wrigley, instructor on all wood- wind, brass and reeds, leader of the orchestra and band. These teachers are all talented in their own line and have made a great addition to the musical ability of the school. Mrs. Clow has many voice and piano pupils. Of the pianists developed this year, Buena Daugherty is the farthest advanced, representing Fergus at the music meet and accompanying all the soloists and combinations. Mrs. Hodges also has many pupils but as this is her first year in Fergus her start was naturally smaller than ordinary. Mrs. Thielke has ably kept up the reputation of the school in violin work. An unusual number of students are shown in the large violin group playing in the school orchestra. Mrs. Thielke also sent four violinists to the music meet at Kalispell. Mr. Wrigley is in his second year of teaching at Fergus, although he has taught Fergus students many years. Mr. Wrigley is a good band instructor, having a thorough knowledge of all band instruments. He has many pupils this year including several on baritone, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, bass, drums, flute, piccolo and other horns. Mr. Wrigley has worked up talent here for many years and the pupils he turns out are known to be good. As leader of the band and orchestra he has introduced new principles and has made good, live organizations of both. The music, meet at Kalispell this year was an exceptionally important one to Fergus. While heretofore we have sent only a few contestants, seventeen went this year, covering all the instrumentation and vocal talent of the school. Mrs. Glow sent five pupils in voice, three girls and two boys, to enter in boys' solo, girls' solo, two each, girls' duet, girl and boy duet, and girls' trio. The girls were Helen Powell, Eleanor Blatter and Caroline Caldwell; the boys, Billy Burke and Jack Clark. In piano, M rs. Clow sent Helen Winston and Katherine Tilzey for piano duet and Buena Daugherty, who is also accompanist, as piano soloist. Mrs. Thielke contributed a violin quartet composed of May Dunn, Lucille d’Autrcmont, Albert Vanek and Donovan Manuel. May Dunn also played in violin solo, and flute, violin and piano trio. Mr. Wrigley entered Paul Copeland, baritone: Ker- mit Eckley, trombone; Bruce Akins, clarinet; Irving Bottcher, trumpet, and Keble H irst, flutist, who played in the flute, violin and piano trio. Mr. Wrigley has the reputation of training and sending winners in this contest, having sent three first place men in previous years. While the music meet contestants did not bring home state honors, they made a credit able showing, when one considers the k een competition in the various events. The instrumental trio composed of flute, violin and piano won second place in their contest. Kermit Eckley placed third in trombone solo. There were a large field of entrants in this event, so third place is not to be shunned. In the music memory contest Helen Winston ranked second, thereby earning the right to possess a beautiful silver loving cup. The meet this year was attended from all parts of the state and next year the contestants will go to Livingston. The operetta, The Pirate's Daughter, provided the funds for most of these contestants, this being given early in the year. The music department as a whole is getting more independent every year. Mr. Wrigley so far is the only man paid by the school for his work. The other instructors receive only what is paid by the students. This year sees the entering of music on credit basis for graduation and the subject has also been given a definite place m the fine arts course. The carnival provided two hundred dollars for the music fund, this helping to place the depart- ment on a more independent basis. With a part of this money the department purchased a bass horn for the band. N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six ■ THE FERGUS ©rctjeatra year the mam orchestra was under the direction of Mr, Wrigley, number of musicians being especially large. The material was ely green, however, and the leader had to begin with rock-bottom ciples to get the new students started. A new system was inaugu- d this ye ar whereby the students were not merely trained for per- formance but were trained in the elements of group playing and sight reading. Toward the end of the year the players grew proficient and played at several school functions. Under Mr. Wrigley they met once a week and under Main Warden, student director and student of Wrigley, they were instructed once a week. In this orchestra the violins are: Lucille d'Autremont, Marie d'Autremont, Albert Vanek, Lyle Tierney, Billy Vickerman, Mildred Jackson, Leola Fulp, Dorothy Dix, Mar- jorie Worsdell, Lucian Kennedy, Donald Reimer, Donovan Manuel and Samuel Jacobs; baritone saxophone, Chester Capper; saxophones, Ralph Skarda and Agnes Fergus; clarinets, James Martin and Lloyd Carmichael; cornets, Catherine Buntin, Verne Spring and Jack Clark; accompanist, Mary Loveland. Another orchestra of more advanced students meeting under Mr. Wrigley once a week has shown much improvement. This aggregation has played at many town and school affairs including the class plays and commencement. Their reper- toire was large and varied and they were always able to please their audience. The instrumentation is as follows: violins. May Dunn, Barbara Blum, Lucille d’Autremont, Lyle Tierney; clarinets, Bruce Akins and Willis Bottcher; cornet, Irving Bottcher; baritone, Paul Copeland; trombone, Kermit Ecklcy; drums, J acob Sanford; flute, Keble Hirst, and piano, Buena Daugherty. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six -7 k THE FERGUS m—---—....—■————•—------—— panb Fergus band was exceptionally hne tbis year. This is the second ir ot the organization under Mr. Wrigley and it has grown in size 1 ability. The band appeared at practically all the football games well as at the basketball tournament. The concert given in the mg was notably fine, both in the ensemble work and the individual and sm all group combinations. Willingness was the best known characteristic of the band. At the time of the carnival they provided snappy music and afterwards played for a dance. The b and has added a baritone saxophone, several cornets and clarinets, alto horn and a new helicon bass to its membership. This new bass horn was purchased with the music fund money. Under Mr. Wrigley’s direction the musicians became good sight readers and have satisfactorily completed sev- eral books. The instrumentation is as follows : Cornets: Main Warden, Irving Bottcher, Kent Beatham, Albert Gates, Cath- erine Buntin, Verne Spring, Charles Marshall, Walter White, Henry Peterson. Clarinets: Willis Bottcher, Bruce Akins, James Martin, Lloyd Carmichael, Roland Martin, Saxophones: Ches ter Capper, Thelma Bebb, Ralph Sk arda, Esther Humphrey, Agnes Fergus, Fergus Rauch. Altos, Elsie Guthrie, James Little; baritone, Paul Copeland; trombones, Ker- mit Eckley and Leigh Wade; piccolo, Keble Hirst; bass. Jack Clark; drums, Leon Wunderw aid and Jacob Sanford. Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS )t prate s ©augljter annual operetta given by the boys' and girls’ glee clubs on January and 16 was one of the most successful events of any kind given ring the entire school vear. A great amount of credit must be given M rs. Byron L. Glow for her efficient work as director. A house rty is given by Mr. and Mrs. Van der Meer at their estate on the Hudson. A necromancer from India is engaged by the hostess to put the whole gathering to sleep. By common consent they wish to dream themselves back in Holland three hundred years before. The necromancer casts a spell over the entire company. Act II opens with the same characters transferred to Leydenkirk, Holland. Jaquelme, a dashing and flirtatious girl, is found unconscious on the beach by the Burgomaster and is taken into Ins home. The first scene opens with the birthday celebration in honor of the Burgomaster. A sailor warns the Burgomaster and Peter, Prefect of Police, that a brigantine, which anchored in the harbor the night before, is a pirate ship believed to be commanded by the notorious Captain LaRue, pirate chief. The Burgomaster and Peter plan a clever trap for the pirates. Jaque- line and Willberg traitorously assist the pirates who succeed in breaking into the Burgomaster’s house, carrying off the chest supposed to contain the town funds in gold — and even making off with the Burgomaster's family as prisoners. At the pirates’ rendezvous, Scene II, the pirates open the chest—-but the police arrive m time to overcome the pirates. On condition that they will never set foot on Dutch soil again, they are allowed to go free. In Act III the necromancer removes the spell and the last stage of the house party reveals all m their true characters. The cast of characters m the order th ey first appeared was : Mrs. Schyler, a gossip vendor.......................... ........ .Ida Scott Mrs. Van Der Meer, mother of Elsie............................ .Edith McCann Elsie, m love with Peter..................................... Hazel Fritzen Willberg, a slippery secretary..................................Vernon Martin Peter, Prefect of Police...................................... .Blake Burke Jaquelme, the Pirate s Daughter. ........................ .Buena Dougherty Mr. LaRue, Pirate Chief, Jaqueline's father................... Billie Burke Hans and Katrmka, a Dutchy pair — servants. . . .Frank Munski, Eleanor Blatter Mah mat Singh, a necromancer................................Sherman Stephens Schmidt, a sailor...........................................William Lofstrom Mate, Gub and Dub — bold, bad pirates...................................... .................................Jack Clark, Vernen Spring, Melville Blackford Mitji, Fritzie and Gretchen — village maidens......... .................... .........................Mary Nodson, Rosamond McKeown, Claudia Peterson These principals were ably supported by a large chorus. The effective costum- ing, combining Dutch and pirate styles, made the operetta a beautiful production. SIDELIGHTS FROM THE OPERETTA Hans : ”Katrmka, I love you.” Dub : Go easy with the Burgomaster's gold.” Willburg : ”Ach, this so terrible Holland climate.’ Pirate Chief: Tut, tut.” The black, bold pirates and their gold. The windmill dance with the pretty Dutch girls and boys. The spell of the necromancer. « Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS ‘T Nineteen Hundred Twenty-six THE FERGUS N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d T iv enty-six ; rV 'j THE FERGUS Hog of tt)e ferijool gear September 14.— School opens with twenty-seven score and eighteen students in attendance. M any Freshmen became lost wandering through the building and probably would have suffered extremely had not their Big Sisters come to the rescue and sent them to their respective classes. October 17.— Great Falls vs. Fergus football game. Great Falls wins 13-0 by several fluke plays for which Fergus had no defense. October 23.— E nd of first six weeks period. Decision given in favor of flunk- ing students. October 31.-—Played Billing's, score 6 0. Fergus brought home mud in place of bacon. November 13.— Carnival. Hot time in the old town tonight. Ody Mauland as kitchen helper is taken with acute indigestion. December 11.—Junior play, “Dulcy.” “Dulcy, Dulcy, I love you. —Owen Dunn. Dec ember 23.— Christmas vacation. Santa Claus was good to everybody. January 15 and 16.—“The Pirate’s Daughter. Blood-thirsty pirates and beau- tiful maidens. Mel Blackford’s debut. January 24-30.— Farmers’ week. More vacation (for the students). The fac- ulty worked hard preparing food. January 26.— Farm play, “The Hoodoo.” “Yes, fa-a-a-a-ther,” by Hemachus. February 2.—“Second semester begins at the end of the first semester.” February 15.—— Football letters given out. February 18, 19, 20.—= Fergus takes Klein, Roundup and Harlow down to defeat on their home floors. Februarv 25, 26 and 27.— Central Montana District Tournament. Fergus wins sportsmanship cup. Places fourth m the tournament. March 17.— Mother and Daughter banquet by Fergus High Girls, the only one of its kind given in Fergus so far. M arch 21.—'“In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” About this time Big Bad Bill Lofstrom gives students wild party in his mother's absence. The season’s biggest event. Miss Frances Smythe was the guest of honor. April 1.—A day given over to serious thought and meditation by order of Rev. Frank M unski, editor the Farce Fergus. April 7, 8, 9.— State Music Meet. Fergus well represented and made very good sh owing. April 1-10.—Albert Mielke rents Fergus office and lives there until the Annual is sent to press. April 12.—Annual goes to press. Whole school is patiently waiting for publi- cation and distribution of this bunk you are now reading. M ay 6 7.—-Senior play, “Mrs. Partridge Presents,” was presented with many compliments and much applause. M ay 8.—Junior-Senior banquet and prom. What eats and what a dance! M ay 28.—“Commencement commences.” A long and dangerous trip safely made with all temptations over and all dangers safely passed. “LEAVE ME WITH A SMILE TILL WE MEET AGAIN.” N i n e t e e n H u n d r e d Twenty-six THE FERGUS 4 Biarp of a Jfresfnnan Sept. 1, 1925. Brite and Fare. Arived at Furgus Cownty Hihskule too daze ago. my paw brot me and left me bere and told me to study and x have bene bear ever since, i dont like it, to many -fellers and no fellers i no. Sept. 20, 1925. Brite and fare, today a man wbo says bis name was Softmore came up and says to me what’s yure name and l said Gustavus Adolpbis Green and be says you are all right. I wonder bow be new. Sept. 29, 1925. Brite and fare, today i cbased a cat out of tbe yard and it went over a fence into another yard, i struck after it and slung a stone at it and it landed on a fellers portcb. He come out and says wbo are you and wbat are you doing in my yard and l says my names Smith and i was chasing a cat. Then be looks at me funny and says yere young and i says tbertene. Tben be laffed and says you ought ate freshman git. l seen mister sofmore again today. He says oh fresh to me and got mad when i answered, i dont like him. Oct. 9, 1925. Cloudy. Today when i went to breakfast mister sofmore says where do you live and i told him and be saus he was coming over to see me and i says all rite and be says dont git funny you blamed green fresh and I was scart and says all rite and tben be says dam you i'll tech you when we come over. I don’t think i like bigbscbule. Oct. 16, 1925. i now I dont like bigbscbule. Last night late mister sofmore come to tbe bouse and asked for me. i looked out of tbe winder and as it was mooney i seen a big bunch of boys out tbe re. there was a feller wbo hollerd lock yere dore so i did. tben some of them bete tbe feller and some of them come up tbe stars, they looked in tbe other rooms and mister sofmore says let me in fresh and i says wbat for and be says i want to speke to you and i saus all rite speke. and be says aint you going to let us in and i says no. tben they swore awful and another fellow says breke tbe dore. I was scart and says wate and i’ll open it and so i did and they come in and told me to come along to tbe swimming pool, tben i almost cried cause I’m scared of water, they put me in with my close on and cut my bare threw the middle and sat on me till i hollered, i dont like softmore neither. May 17, 1926. Brite and fare : This scule is sure tbe bunc. i came to tbe county trac meat twoday and looked at tbe fellers sprintin around tbe bloc and when they come to wun side they saw which one culd bit a string first. Tben some more guys grabed sticks and run at another pole and struck it in a whole and fleu over a stick, it looked like tbe kats mustach to me but i gess it were all write, i dont see no sence to nun of that stuff, they say cemestber exams are cumin imedately and for me to cram but maw always says as bow it was not perlite ter take two big bites so i guess the boys er just up ter there old tricks, skule sbure is tbe weeds. — Swiped from a Freshman's memory book. Nineteen H u n d r e d Twenty $ix High School Life School take place. Perhaps no event in life will mean more to you. We extend congratulations and wish you success. When you have finished this course it is only the beginning — only the foundation upon which to build your future life. If you have not fully decided what you wish to do, you must make that decision now. You are invited to come to this Bank at any time. We shall be glad to help and advise you. Very cordially yours, The Central Bank and Trust Company Lewistown, Montana i i • « i i i! i 4 i i • 4 ♦ 4 i i • 4 4 3 i i! I i I i Ii £ i | 4 1 I • 4 :: 4 4 t! A Message To Our Friends The Students of Fergus County High School 7 HIS edition is Volume Nine of the Fergus County High School Annual. The first vol- ume was a product of our printing department just ten years ago. We have likewise printed each subsequent edition of the Annual. It is interesting to note the improvements shown from year to year. The first Annual was small, very small, in fact, not one-half the size of this book. The advertisers gave little support then. And now, today, note the difference — the local merchants are giving you their loyal support. You are better prepared for your part in its construc- tion and we are better equipped for our work. Our printing plant, with newr equipment being added each year, is far more modern than ten years ago. The Fergus County High School as well as the many business institutions of our community has made a similar advancement through this decade. The Fergus County Democrat, Inc. greatly appreciates the courtesies extended by the students in the past, and takes this opportunity to offer its heartiest thanks. • i 4 « « • 4 4 i 4 4 i 4 « • 4 £ i I I £ 4 £ 4 4 4 � • « • i i i ♦ £ « • £ i i • £ 4 4 « 4 4 4 • • • 4 4 • • « • 4 4 i £ . £ ♦ It ? f t t t f ♦ f I i • I f t t f f • Arro High-Pressure j Cracked Gasoline I | Knoxless — Pullsmore Compared with any straight run navy gasoline, cracked gasoline is Supernavy. It is knockless and it pulls more. It is a premium gasoline in performance and should command a premium price over straight run. Made in Lewistown i For sale at ? I Any Arro Station or Pump j Arro Oil Refining Co. | PRODUCERS — REFINERS — MARKETERS ! 4 Lewistown, Montana, U. S. A. J I i I Anderson, Wendell . . Bebb, Thelma......... Burke, Billy......... Burnett, Perkins .... Clark, Jack.......... Davis, Jessie........ Daugherty, Buena . . . Dunn, Owen.......... Hanley, Berkin....... Hendon, Robert...... H ubbard, Marcella. . . Jackson, Grace....... King, Helen......... Lehmann, Gerhard . . McKeown, Rosamond M anning, Richard, . . . Mauland, Oscar....... Osweiler, Helen...... Pierre, Frederick . . . . Seylier, Leonard..... Stephenson, Alex T lerney, Lyle...... Tilzey, Katherine. . . . Titter, Isobel....... Caldwell, Marion . . . . Willis, Charles..... SOME JUNIORS IN SONG ......................... . . Gotta Getta a Girl” ..........................“Lonesomest Gal in Town ..................................... “Wimmin, Ah” ....................... Down by the Winegar Woiks” ...................... He's Just a Horn-Tootin’ Fool” .................. Keep Your Skirt Down, Mary Ann ' .................................. Love m Idle ness” ............ The Wind Blew Th rough His Whiskers” . . ................... I Cannot Sing the Old Song's” ..... How You Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm?' ................................ I’m So Ashamed . . . .............. Back Where the Daffodils Grow' ................“Don't Wake Me Up, Let Me Dream' ................................... Missouri Waltz” ............. Aw Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?” ........................ I Ain’t Got Nobody to Love” ............................ . Mighty Lak' a Rose” .................... Show Me the Way to Go Home” ......... I’m Always Just a Little Bit Not Just Right” .......................... Wild and Reckless Hobo” .................. I’ve Named My Pillow After You” ......................... Don’t Be a Fool, You Fool” ............... You Can't Be Like My Last Man Was” ............“Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?” ................. Why Couldn’t It Be Poor Little Me?” . . The Farmer Took Another Load Away! Hay Hay!” PORTRAITS 2 ft Phone 223-W 508 Vi Main Street Not mere photographs, but likenesses of Personality Photo Shop We do ENLARGING — TINTING — FRAMING DEPARTMENT STORE GENERAL OUTFITTERS Lewistown’s Fastest Growing Store Fergus County Creamery, Inc Cash Buyers of CREAM — EGGS — POULTRY m Manufacturers of Judith Gold Butter, Ice Cream and Artificial Ice First Avenue South LEWISTOWN, MONTANA .a.. ., .. .. .. . SPECIAL ABILITY Young people, going out into the world upon the completion of their high school studies, will shortly be impressed with the demand for, and the reward given to, individual proficiency. The doing of one thing better than the common average is suf- ficient to mark the individual for the world’s attention. The State of Montana stands out among all other states be- cause it produces the finest hard milling wheat grown in this country. The Montana Flour Mills Company has devoted many years of study and care to turning this wonderful wheat into an equally wonderful flour; the ambition of our organization being to produce a better product than the common average and to re- ceive a national recognition for that special ability. Plus Intelligent Milling L MONTANA FLOUR MILLS COMPANY General Offices, Lewistown, Montana 4,000 Barrels Daily i Tires at LOWEST PRICES Standard new stock Balloons, High Pressure and Truck Balloon Tires repaired our specialty Reliners and Boots Shull’s Tire Shop 108 East Janeaux Street — Phone 796 t -•■■•'••'♦I� Grogan-Robinson Lumber Company THE BIG WHITE SHED m We are glad to meet mail order prices. Why not fix lip those rooms with the kalsomine that does not rub off, nice smooth finish, 18 different shades? How about some new wire for those windows, paint for house, varnish for the casings ? WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS Phone 666 H. R. Hampton, Manager 4 e--a-. ql Lewistown Oil Refining Co. SliJ Manufacturers of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Lewistown, Montana f ♦ ✓ FERGUS NURSERY RHYMES Jessie and Jim, Jessie and Jim, He liked himself and she loved him. He re s to Miss Ross, the timid and shy, If you want her to like you, let your lessons go by. Here's to old Robbie with shiny polished feet, But his wife is the part of the duo that's sweet. Here's to Clyde Thompson, our savior and aid, If he were to leave no fair maids would be saved. Here’s to Carl Seherf, our steering device. Without him the school would be o'errun by vice. £ Here’s to A1 Kingon, our janitor man, He has power to freeze everyone that he can, Here's to Miss Trost of chewing gum fame, She has made many tired jaws hang low with shame. Here's to Bill Lofstrom, the man-eating sheik. When he prowls abroad all the fair maidens shriek. j “THE WORLD'S BEST BUY”—Hudson and Essex 1 JUDITH MOTOR COMPANY —LEWISTOWN I i i ❖ ql MONTANA HARDWARE [Tea Iqua rters Xor Guns Ammunition Fishing Tackle Baseball Supplies Tennis and Golf Balls Golf Clubs and Bags Radio Goods Outing Tents Camp Stoves Bicycles Hunting Coats Roller and Ice Skates Everything for Outdoor Sports We have for your inspection the largest and most complete stock of sporting goods, campers’ outfits, and general hardware to be found in Central Montana WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE When you read this You will probably Be surprised to learn It isn’t poetry. If you hold it off At a distance it will Look just like poetry; Try it and see ! We just pulled this To prove that lots Of stuff that looks like Real poetry, isn’t 1 — Swiped. Gilkerson Ice Company’s Natural Ice Lasts Longer Gilkerson Ice Company I i The National Bank of Lewistown It takes character, deter- mined effort and at times j personal sacrifice to succeed Your credit is your best asset. Make it good, keep it good HIS PROPOSAL He loved the maid so very bad. That bis bead was ever awbirl; But be was a sby little Junior lad, And sbe was a Senior girl- He tried to tell ber of bis love, And every time be cboked. His tongue stuck tightly up above. Until be nearly croaked. At last be found an easier way, Tbe Serpents took bim in. And tbis was all he bad to say — “Wont you wear my Serpent pin?” ? j PICTURES 1 MUSIC | I ? t QUALITY A worth-while program every day SERVICE FergusMotorCompany Lincoln Fordsorv CARS TRUCK. 9 - TRACTOR� FORD GARAGE The Largest Garage in the Northwest RIDDLES An infant crying' in the night, An infant crying for the light. And with no language but a sigh. Answer (By Miss Trost) : A high school student. A man with four feet and double joints. Answer (By Mina Coolidge) : A Charleston dancer. What is it that lives in the summer, dies in the winter and lives with it roots upward ? Answer (Bv Dick Shipman) : An ice cream cone. SCHEIDT BROTHERS Jewelers 410 MAIN STREET 1926 You have the hearty wishes of the MOTOR INN FILLING STATIONS for a successful year i ft..ft..«.,ft..ft..ft..ft..«..ft..O ..•..•.. . ..� ..ft. ..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..ft..«..ft..ft..ft..ft„ft..ft..S..9., ..W..ft.oft..ft..W..ft..ft..ftg.ftI.ft..ft,.ft.,ft I „,ft.,ft„.ft„A.,ft..A, tt Lewistown Grocery Company • The store for good food and most reasonable prices. FRESH FRUIT, FRESH ‘f | VEGETABLES, GROCERIES, etc. � !� ■••••.. ft-ft.•. ft..ft ft..ft..ft..ft..ft. . ? Kennedy’s Cafe Good Eats combined with Service q 1 © I 4 | 4 4 « j 4 4 I 4 4 We Repair Any Make BATTERY STARTING LIGHTING and ---------- T i xTTnHT TVT Genuine Repair 111UJN parts Used SYSTEM -------------- ELECTRIC SERVICE STATION 110-112 Fourth Avenue South Lewistown, Montana Tfouhave aright to expect more than the ordi- nary service from an Exide Battery. THEY COST NO MORE Power Mercantile Company Lewistown. Montana Is the Largest Distributor of Good Merchandise in Central Montana 4 j i f WE SELL i i EVERYTHING YOU i i WEAR f 4 4 ? 4 I € i Our Motto: Pay CASH and Pay LESS € Golden Rule J. LT. Akins, Prop. 4 4 a 4 4 4 i 4 i I 4$ We extend our GREETINGS to the Faculty and Students of the Fergus County High School Lewistown Electric Supply Co, 422 West Main Street Phone 3titi T. E. Pleasants — J. F. So ne'er i A Challenge j I ? t We’ll make a little wager with ? t you that if you try one unit in t j this company you’ll come back | for more ; ♦ t Let Time Multiply YOUR DOLLARS j WARR FINANCE I COMPANY J i t ? Montana Building, Lewistown J | f • • WILLIAMS’ KASH and KARRY I I GROCERY i • • The Current of Saving 1 Saving by cash dealing is ! j like the current of a great j river; it flows steadily, 1 quietly, persistently on, ! on, on — ever widening t and increasing. When you | start cash dealing, you t i start a current in motion f that will bring compe- | tence and plenty for old j age. Never allow any- thing to interrupt the { current of saving. It’s | your best friend. Pay { cash, owe nothing, life | will be sweeter, richer, i J and happier j • • f The Store of Personal Service f Suits for the I graduation exercises | that give a parent’s j dollar lots of exercise j « | Value here — in every suit! f And the garments themselves j 1 are the trimmest we ever j j talked about. | Blues — Browns — Grays — | Mixtures — all new models— i all priced to make a sale with | i the parent — a friend for the t } store—and a hit with the boy. | l Knppenheimer Suits, $40 to $50 1 i Michael Sterns Suits, $30 to $40 j | First Long Pants Suits, $25-$30 ; j Shirts — Caps — Neckwear— I I everything a boy needs for j j handling a diploma with j dignity. I The FAD The members of Lewistown Chapter of De Molay Wish to extend to the faculty and students of the Fergus County High School their sincere ap- preciation for the many courtesies extended to their organization during the past year 4 � v. . «4 4 To Parents and Friends of the Graduates We extend a cordial invitation to visit our store and make selection of graduation gifts. Our stock is replete with suit- able gifts of all kinds for either boy or girl Seiden Drug Co. Phone 120 •The Rexall Store” •••••■ - = ■ «..«..a., WE SPECIALIZE in Dry Goods Millinery Coats Dresses and ail Ladies’ Wearables We Appreciate Your Patronage The Plymouth j SERVICE and COURTESY Means a lot in this world p. F. BROWN COMPANY Lewistown and Moore Back of a Good Name Are DODGE BROTHERS and DORAN AUTO COMPANY 111-113 Fourth Ave. So. Phone 50 •- For parties and dinners call at PFAU’S ELECTRIC BAKERY And let us suggest and make your baked goods and pastry THE REAL VARIETY STORE 109 Fourth Ave. so. Try a loaf of our bread YOU WILL LIKE IT Farm and City Loans INSURANCE and SURETY BONDS REAL ESTATE WRIGHT ! Land and Investment Company itil $ I For your high school needs THE HUB can outfit you entirely with Stetson and Lampher Hats i i i i Rochester (New York) Suits W. L. Douglas Shoes in snappy styles j Our prices are always lowest I ? t We Have Confidence in Montana is And in the future of her sons and daughters now entering the threshold of life’s duties F. H. Gilcrest Farm Companies Montana Building' Lewistown, Montana t EXPERT REPAIRING MAGNETOS BATTERIES STARTING LIGHTING and IGNITION SYSTEMS All Work Guaranteed WARNISHER’S ELECTRIC SHOP 220 First Avenue South Phone 734-J •••♦ « i i ? i : ♦ i I • • i t ♦ • K) A • • • M • i i ; I f I XL bj i « “Time for Sale” I Time is the measure of life. Time is more than money— i for where can you buy back ♦ a yesterday.' But the laundry i sells you many tomorrows. t 1 Time for youth and beauty. I for living more fully a richer i life—that is what the laun- i ! dry offers. Will you buy? I KING’S PHARMACY | “TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST—THIS ONE I For ? « f Drugs, Sundries, Cameras, Films, Sonora Phono- | graphs, Okeh Records, Sonora Radios, Sonora j Radio Speakers, and the best in Soda Fountain Specialties I r t Lewistown Brick Tile Co. Telephone No. 569 Manufacturers of Impervious Wire-Cut Face Brick, Common Brick, Smooth Red-Face Brick, Smooth Dark-Face Brick, Red Rough-Face Brick, Dark Rough-Face Brick, Hollow Building Tile and Hollow Partition Tile LEWISTOWN, MONTANA I AT GRADUATION TIME I Your friends expect your photograph ? f Herbert Titter Artist Photographer Here lies tbe body of John McPlunk, He died digesting the vitamin bunk. He studied and read, His poor bead ab UZ2, But be never could learn wbat a vitamin was. • Exclusive Millinery Gaelics Wear i 204 Montana Building' • Art Needle Work f Gifts t MINA CORSAUT I LEWISTOWN, MONTANA I f Wardrobe Cleaners I 7 ♦ i IT. Field f 7 « T • t r I ? RUGS CLEANED t • • • t Ladies’ Clothes a Specialty j ? « I Phone 104 f j T j t • � Fergus • • � Business College i 9 Telephone 315-J f • • Trains Its Students � 1 to Hold the f ? ? Best Positions Bob Merrill: Care it I smoke? Margaret: ‘'Don't care if you burn. Shoes for the Whole Family Good Leathers Correct Styles Comfortable Fit Popular Prices EGBERT’S BUSTER BROWN STORE j THE BUSY CORNER ♦ f Mark Kotkin, Prop. f Choice Candies ♦ j Fresh Fruits ! Current Magazines and | Newspapers | Try our Malted Milks J Fourth and Main Phone 18(5 0, K. j Barber and Beauty Shoppe 317 W. Main St. Telephone 44 j Expert Hair Bobbing I Marcelling. Beauty Culture and ] Soft Water Shampoo I Auto j Top and Body Co. f ] 117 West Main j T • f Furniture Upholstering and | • Repairing ! t ♦ | Awnings and Repairing : t t Lewis town, Montana ♦ 7 • J i Dr. F. L. Byers Phone 322 DENTIST 401 Montana Building •9'-9 9 9 «-9--9--«-9� 9-9'-9- '-9-9-9-.9 9-'•„«. « f McVEY’S VARIETY STORE J j Lewistown, Mont. ♦ Household Utensils j I Dishes, Hosiery, School j f Supplies f E. H. ROGERS ; Jewelers Where quality reigns and ; prices are right The LEADER For ECONOMY A Popular Priced Department Store j Sam II. Eicoff, Manager Phone 352 211 West Main • ; We carry a complete line of popular ♦ priced merchandise for men, ? women and children | We Welcome Student Trade t t ? f t f � l Co-cd : '’’’Your oycrcoat is rather loud. Frosh: It's all right when I put on a muffler.’ Lindsey Lewistown Co. ? Brunswick Panatrofte j i j ARRO CONFECTIONERY j i J j t Edouard Sutter ! Optometrist and Optician | 417 Main Street t f ♦ liCAvistown, Montana f • j MAIN MOTOR CO. | : i ! General Machine Work, Cylinder • i Grinding’, Portable Acetylene and | Electric Welding Call our wrecking crane I Phone 405 j Dr. Edward F. Kidder j i Chiropractic Practitioner 17 Years 1 410 Montana. Building ? • LEWISTOWN, MONTANA j • i For a Clean Place to Eat and Good J Meals, try I Shing Hie Restaurant . ! 209 W. Main Street Telephone 960 { THOS. R. MOORE t ♦ i | For all ARRO Products. Gas, Oil t i and Greases — U. S. Tires f « and Accessories ; • i i j GROCERIES MEATS | SLATER’S • 121 West Main Street Phone 411 ? Lehman Building I As time goes by and you es- t t J tablish a home of your own, remember • ? 1 MARSH ! : s The Homemaker f r 1 $$ | f Ideal Coffee House j 10. JL. Warren. Prop. ♦ | Look for the Sign of the 4 Big Cup I Cafe, Soda Fountain j Candy. Cigars and Cigarettes i ; i j i s i i 1 f i 4 i STUDENT DREAM Miss Trost has had a change of heart, And from old laws we now depart. We che w our gum to heart's content. Long hours in whispering news are spent. Paper is cluttered on the floor. Flying chalk reminds one of war. Oh ! God bless you, carefree day. When library hours were spent in play. LEWISTOWN MERCANTILE COMPANY Wholesale Grocers • Let me make your clothes I to measure. I guarantee f to render satisfaction in every detail FRANK HOSTEK | Merchant Tailor : 409 West Main Street ♦ J f The OLYMPIAN Kalis Camber is Proprietors GROCERIES CONFECTIONERY Phone 034 111 East Main Street ♦ The Riverside Flower | Shop i 1 i For Service and Quality { t f • a 4 If it's flowers you want, we have 4 | them. A trial will convince you. � ? j ; We are here to please ; 4 4 I Phone 87 422 W. Main Phone 33 ; i BOQUETS COME TO US TOO If a quiet and refined atmosphere ? appeals to you. try the i i “Columbus. Neb.. March 31, 1920. f Please deliver to my mother a ? blooming’ plant of your choice; she i has always been so delighted with t things you have sent. ’ Quoted from ? one of our many satisfied custom- i ers. Try us and see j WARDEN FLOWER SHOP j 322 West Main; Phone 54 ♦ The Fannie Bee Tea j Shoppe Lewistown, Montana Dining Room Service 11:30 a, m. to 7 p. 111. 4 Private room for parties and teas i 422 West Main; Phone 1217 ; • To prove that foreign language students have it easy — just look: In loco parentis — The parents are loco. Jus Canonicum — Just a cannon. Limae labor—-It is labor to pick lima beans. Ma Cb ere — My chair. Ma fois — Ladies first. Sine Die — Sign on the dotted line. Siste, viator — His sister's an aviator. Summum bonum — He pulled some boner. Terra Firma — He’s the terror of the firm. HANCOCK’S i Lewistown, Mont. 4 t t € BUNTS’ GARAGE i Phone 145 ♦ Lewistown, Montana 1 � 1 ! BEAVER HOTEL Allen Cox, Prop. Modern Throughout PRICES REASONABLE I Lewistown, Montana Order your Bread and Pastry j by that familiar name « « i “EDDY’S” © and be assumed of I QUALITY t a f Hemstitching Pleating For r 1 Economy in Household I r f Goods, try the | The MODISTE j Lewistown Exchange { • r r i ? C. Van ? • 321 v. Main Lewistown. Mont, i i FAMOUS BUCKS Line------- —-----up, buddy ! A —------som girl ------ wheat cakes Sears and Roe -----— Passing' the -- — A —-----down and a —-—-—- a week Mrs. Robinson (at butcher shop) : I want a half pound of cut it from a nice, tender young’ mince, pleased’ mince me a t, and HARRY The Nifty Tailor Harry Wicringa. Prop. 321 y. Main Street; Phone 831 We Call For and Deliver Tailoring, Cleaning, Pressing Repairing Parcel Post Orders Receive P romp t At t e n 11 on JACOBS’ STORE Ladies’ and t I Students’ Wearing Apparel at Popular Prices f i A complete line of Auto Accessories and Replacement Parts Lewistown Auto Supply Co. SERVICE FIRST THE GREASE SPOT FILLING STATION Auto Washing and Greasing Gas — Oils — Accessories Kelly Tires and Tubes Phone 181 410 Jancaux Street -e- THE CHILI HUT hili. Tamales, Pie and Sandwiches f e i Dr. H. E. Pierce Dental Surgeon Judith Theatre Building- • Lewistown, Mont, BON TON r Soda Fountain and Confectionery • i ? We clean all kinds of Ladies' Hats ; and Fancy Shoes i I Eagle Hat Works Miss Musser: Avoid all hackneyed expressions in writing up news. Why is it Lew always says hve-dollar Williams? Says he isn’t acquainted with them well enough to call them Bills. When yon run out of gas on ! the street, phone 255 i i LIBERTY SERVICE STATION f t • ? First Avenue at Broadway j Quick service anywhere. Seiberling t Tires and Tubes ? ; Signs for the back of your Ford : Run Tin Tin. Don’t laugh, girls, you look as bad without your paint. Miss Musser: What are the ears for? Bruce (blushing) : To keep me from slipping through my collar. 0. K. DAIRY Milk and Cream That’s tile Place to Get It Phone 907-R-l GRAHAM | SIGN AND POSTER CO. ! • « « Incorporated i I 109 Fifth Avenue South • ? “Tell the World with Signs • • i j HAYDEN’S BARBER SHOP : Up-to-date Ladies’ and Gents’ Hair ! i Cutting j ! E. W. Hayden. Prop. 1 i Broadway Cleaners and Dyers j Phones: Office 720. Plant 128 Your clothes are insured against ! Fire i i Try the REX CAFE FOR A SQUARE MEAL Tom Stewart, Prop. Albert H. Kessler ? ♦ • i Loans and Insurance i J 211) Bank-Electric Building ; t Phone 85 ? • 1 MARK EVERY GRAVE LEWISTOWN MARBLE and GRANITE WORKS I Lewistown, Mont. | e W. S. SMITH i • • I FURNITURE AND PIANOS I Lewistown, Montana I • « Expert Hair Bobbing and Shingling Empire Barber Shop i Snow, snow, beautiful snow. Is only crystallized H20.” Esther: Gosh, you are dumb! Why don’t you buy an encyclopedia?” Albert M.: The pedals hurt my feet.” Keble Hirst: I am going to Yale next year. ’ Mary: M know yoast how you feel. My sweetheart he bane in yail six times since Thanksgiving.” Mother, my knees are sore,” said Hannah. Yes, Hannah — the Charleston or praying? ' answered mother. Miss Lewis (m English class) : Edward, please tell me what I mean when I say 'I love, you love, he loves.’ Edward: You mean that's one of them triangles where somebody gets shot.” | INSURANCE and SURETY BONDS I j F. R. Cunningham j ? With Union Acceptance Corporation ? ? Room 210. Bank-Electric Building ? • • i ] Dr. Tom Ashlock Osteopathic Physician 303 Montana Building Lewistown, Montana 2 f Unbounded Success to the Graduating Class of 1926 GEO. R. CREEL