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

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2 AI ATM NI EDITION THE FERGUS C ALUMNI EDITION SEPTEMBER, 1»38 'Ml TWO SENIORS OF ’28 LAND IN CITY JAIL Bottcher and Copeland Are Charged With Rilling Innocent Birds Because Paul Copeland and Willis Bottcher tried to kill two birds with one stone, tlioy now await the verdict of the jury in the city jail at Glen- garry where they have been confined for three weeks. The sentiment in the county is run- ning wild against Copeland and Bott- cher and it was only with great effort that they were kept from inob vio- lence. These two hard-hearted and brutal criminals calmly face the charge of murder in the first degree. They spend iheir evenings in playing two-handed bridge — a fitting pastime for such brutes. FLORENCE CAPPER HEADS THE CEMENT PLANT AT HANOVER Miss Florence Capper, a graduate of Fergus in the class of ’28, last week took up her position as head of the Three Forks Portland Cement company at Hanover. This honor was thrust upon her by Miss Barbara Blum and Miss Erma Caton. who make up the board of appointment of the concern. At the same time Miss Agnes Fer- gus, who was graduated from Fergus With Miss Capper, began her work as head chemist of the plant. MISS THUKSILE ROLLINS REPLACES BILLY VICKERMAN AS PRESIDENT OF ALUMNI CLUB Last evening the Royal Oysters club held another one of their delightful banquets in the blue room of the Lewistown hotel. The club which Is made up solely of the members of the class which wag graduated from Fergus in 1928, has for the last three years lie Id these meetings mainly as a means of bringing the old gang together. Miss Thuvsile Rollins, who is president and presiding officer, succeed- ing Billy VLckerman of last term, opened the meeting with a short address of welcome to all members present. She then called upon all members who wished to speak. Mr. Hazeu Eidenor responded with unusual punctuality and gave a brief sketch of his courtship in Fergus; indeed, lie unearthed some startling facts. Jack Shields in a short but interesting talk told of the trip that lie. Frank Williams, Lyman Williams, and Bob Holland had just made in Frank’s antique fiiwer, Quo Vadis. Gladys Sihbert made a few startling statements as to the disposition of her late husband's wealth. Helen jMunski told of her work as dean of women in Fergus’ Junior college. The big butter and egg man Alex Bagenovitcli and Everett' Simmons sang a papular duet en- titled. Show Me tho Way to Go Home!” They were endured until Mark Hopper in a lit of laughter, chanced to land his elbow in Margaret. Raitt’s cocktail. Corrine Wyrouck and Inez Zeleuka each gave a short talk adver- tising the marvelous Invention for water waving hoys’ hair. The entire group then sang Cheer for Old Fergus,’’ which brought the end of the banquet with a spirit dial could not he mustered outside of Fer- gus alumni. GIRL IS ELECTED CHIEF OF POLICE Miss Helen Divers Replaces Carl Davidson by Close Vote of People STOCK COMPANY PLAYS HANOVER NEWS Tho international Remington typing! contest, held here the 30th of Fehru-j ary under tho supervision of Alberta Bridges, was won this year again by Genevieve Boles. When she has noth- ing better to do Miss Boles can write at the rate of five words per 35 min- utes. Running a close second behind her comes Gerald Cudney, who writes five words per 45 minutes. Another interesting contest held here the same day was the soup gurglers’ contest. This Is open to professionals only and the loving cup was awarded to Jack Cox who has been In this business since he was graduated from Fergus County High school in 1928 Other participants who deserve honor- able mention for their capability in this line are Lester and Norman Al- weis. Paul Chesterfield and George Baum, although they did not place for awards. Word has been received here that in the cast of the play to be pre- sented here Friday evening by the Kill ’Em Off Stock company, Marry If Lonesome.'’ are Eleanor Blatter, Catherine Buntin, Rieella Dougherty, ami Beatrice Duke. These people all went to Fergus way back in the '20s ami will be given a hearty welcome by all their friends left in Lewis- town. Marry If Lonesome was written by Jack Clarke who is traveling with the east. Lewistown is very fortunate to have the honor of welcoming this distinguished east and the author of this play which lies bad a five-year engagement in New York City. Mcllliune and Iverson, sponsoring a movement fur the return of knee- length shirts, are registering at the Calvert. George Gannon, now of New York, well known for liis Bigger and Better Ortliophonie drives, has just perfected an attachment for the Yietrola by which the artists are made to appear in person on the record. We are boosting Mr. Gannon for non-partisan president of the United States. All Bolshevists and Bush Whackers are reported to be on his side. Remember your school mates! Uomenick Tognetri and Roscoe Welsh appeared in their first performance at the Marion Kazan theater last night in The Long anti Short of It.'1 This new sensation, written by the famous playwright, Alice Wilson, played to a packed house last night and another such house is expected. Miss Edna Turner who plays opposite Mr, Tog- netti also deserves great credit for her excellent work. LOCALS Bernice IJousel, girls' coach at Fer- gus, left today for Chicago where slio will arrange for a game. Tyler Stapleton and Harold Tilzey set out today on a ten days’ trip through the mountains. They will journey first to Puckett Point where they .will be met by the hermit, Ralph Tiller, who will accompany them an guide until they are out. of the dan- gerous regions. MARSHALL TO REFORM Charles Marshall, another social worker and reformer, is heading a movement for the abolishment of park benches. He claims that people have too much comfort this way. Mr. Marshall is also confiscating wads of chewing gum from under chairs and tables to he made into asphalt. He plans to extend the mammoth high- way to Hanover to accommodate those couples who frequent that. road. LOCALS Frances Smith anil Cecilia Sweitzer I)avc recently bought the Ladies’ Hah- ordashery from its former owners, Esther Trimmer and Florence Trues- dale. The new owners will cater strictly to foreign trade. The transfer was witnessed by Notary Public Bylvia Parrish. ---------- Marie Salte and Charlotte T-Taker have produced another of their start- ling inventions. These famed inven- tors with the assistance of Miss Con- stance Nave have offered the world this time a dead lock, guaranteed to oe deader than a door nail. Playing to a full house, with a double line waiting at the box of- fice. the Alice Wilson Stock company brought, down the chandelier at the Judith. Sunday. Miss Wilson began her career in the local dramatics plays. At the Monday meeting of the Ru- tarians, Dale Llnee gave a stirring address on What. Is the Future Gen- eration Coming To?” Mr. Linee has never married as he always abhorred girls and never once stepped the traces. His life has been devoted to pure thought on the welfare of our children, especially in demoralizing their few virtues. He is publishing a satire, The Art of Chewing Gum.” Lucille Gannon is working to bring back okl-tiine dances. The other eve- ning she gave an exhibition at the Myrtle of that same Varsity Drag. She also sang some of those clear old songs that still touch our heart- strings, Chloe, and It All De- pends up You,” receiving great ap- plause. Miss Gannon lias become quite the globe-trotter since her first appearance on the stage graduation night. Marjorie Quinn and Edna Rclfsness tie for tho lead in the 31st lap of the transcontinental bike race. Joey Reid followed close behind at their heels. Timekeeper Leona Krumra and Manager Viola Mosby at once entered into a hot argument as to the merits of Uie two who tie for first place. Tattle tiki we know, in those bygone days, that thy combined potato peeler utensil razor, that Vernon Marten jestingly showed in assembly once, would become his key to thousands of dollars. Mr. Marten owes this aspirant to success to his dramatics teacher. Miss Eccles. Margaret Allison, Rozella Barrows. Patsy Bancroft, Eleanor Brown and Bernice Bidmead, swimming stars of the class of '28, were awarded the stock judging cup at a recent calf show held at Glengarry. These wo- men are to he complimented on their excellent taste,” said Leola Fulp, mistress of ceremonies. Scott.—(Special to The Fergus.) — Miss Helen Divers is to take up her duties as chief of police here on April Fool's day. she won this dlslnctlpn after she received two out. of the three votes east in the recent election of city officials. The other candidate for this office was Miss Helen Griesnauer. The campaigning for Miss Divers was handled very capably by Miss Zada Bridges, as reports show. This high office was held last year by Carl Davidson. It wall be recalled with regret that Mr. Davidson was with us for only a short time because it was necessary to remove him from office due to the fact that he was led from Hie straight and narrow path onto the crooked and zig-zaggy way, fr. is a shame for he had wonderful prospects of developing himself in this position with the aid of the other member of the police force, May Dunn. FERGUS ATHLETE WINS FORTUNE AS OPERA SINGER Last week the Honorable Adrian Uppers suddenly took a jump to fame and fortune, lie was offered a ten- year contract with the Metropolitan Opera company at !f 1,000,000 per. Mr. Eppers has a wonderful voice as all who followed the musical ac- tivities of Fergus in 1928 found out. It Iras moving qualities, being able to move anything. Already Mr. Eppers has promised to erect a statue of himself on the school grounds for the benefit of so- ciety, CHANGES HANDS The Feed 'Em Quick” restaurant, situated where long ago stood the. Chinese laundry, changed hands yes- terday. Until this business transac- tion the eating establishment was owned by Alex Dorchak. Now Ellen Frost and Elsie. Fah have taken over the ownership. They plan to make many improve meats in the service and in the quality and quantity of food served. Boh Hanley has just pa tended the most astounding device in the United States patent office. By means known only to him, he has discovered and proved that Mars is made of solid radium. With his radio waves he has succeeded in bringing down the ore to liis own backyard. Mr. Hanley has purchased the old homestead for lab- oratory use. Albert Gates Is advocating gas, gin. and gedunks. He threw away hig books with a Whoops! my dear!” and is running a burlesque at Two Dot Horse feathers!” said Mr. Gates. Books are horse feathers! Studies are horse feathers! You're horse feathers! I’m horse feathers! We’re all horse feathers! That’s all it is — horse feathers!” The reporter closed the interview feeling abashed .or once. Leslie McCann, head of the McCann Film corporation, is situating scenes around here for the filming uf Back In '28,” Mildred Jackson starring.

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m nMitt of tlie Class of 1928 We, tKe members of the class of 1928, do hereby in our last will and testament give and bequeatk tkat part of our eartkly possessions wkick we deem wise to leave to tkose left bekmd as a compensation for our departure tke following things: 1. Albert Gates and Ted McCann: Our curling irons to Dick Williams. 2. Willis Bottcher: My clarinet to anyone wortky of it. 3. Jack Clarke: Notkmg to anybody (Scotck). 4. Paul Chesterfield: My name to tke billboards. 5. Paul Copcla nd : My b ass voice to Verne Spring. 6. Jack Cox: My sweater as a couch-cover for tke ladies’ rest room. 7. Adri an Eppers : Everytkmg as I found it. 8. George Gannon: In tke bus. 9. Norman Guidmger: Best wiskes to next year s Fergus staff. 10. J acob Haaland: My basketball ability to Joknny Lmdstrand. 11. Zada Bridges: Miss Trost supreme in tke library. 12. Alberta Bridges: Witk ker sister. 13. Eleanor Brown: My stature to Vmette Bell. 14. Isaac Iverson, Roscoe W elsk, and Mark Hopper: Witk tke rest. 15. Catkerine Buntin: My boy friends to sister Rutk. 16. Florence Capper: My katred of men to Tad Woods. 17. Dale Lince : My alibi ability to Mae Wbod. 18. Helen Divers : My dimples to Andy Samuels. 19. Vernon Marten and Wallace Laurance : Our initials everywhere. 20. Agnes Fergus: My name to tke school. 21. Ellen Frost: Curses on tke F ergus paper. 22. Leola Fulp : My disposition to Miss Swan. 23. Frank Williams: My derby to Don Harris. 24. Mildred Jackson: My bangs to “Koke” Eckley. 25. June Jenks : Many broken hearts. 26. Rachel Lince : A chance to tke rest of tke girls. 27. Alex Dorckak: My math, ability to Miss Will. 28. Billie Vickerman: Tke girls alone. 29. Frances Smith : Bill Skaggs to another fortunate victim. 30. Gladys Sibbert: My laugh to Cy Short. 31. Emily Krall: My position as jumping center on tke team to Rutk Kelly. 32. Genevieve Boles: My gum on tke desks. 33. Charles Marshall: Tke remains of my books to Mr. Roubmek. 34. Bernice Housel and Esther Trimmer: Tke basketball team. 35. Domenick Tognetti: My ambition and intellect to Sammy Jacobs. 36. Beatrice Duke and Alice Wilson: Our typewriters together. 37. Everett Simmons: My Virgil book to anyone who wants it. 38. Margaret Raitt: Miss Owen in good graces. 39. Ralph Tiller: My Sen-Sen to tke freshmen. 40. R ecella Dougherty: My dramatic ability to Miss Eccles. 41. Helen Griesenaur : My temperament to Mary Simonfy. 42. Madeline Haun, Marian Hazen, Margaret Allison and Patsy Bancroft: Our lockers empty. 43. Lester and Norman Alweis : On tke next fre igkt. 44. Dot Gannon : My short skirts and rolled socks to Miss Lewis. 45. Eleanor Blatter: My music to Miss P ennock. 46. Helen Munski: My flowing locks to Leon Wlmderwald. 47. Bernice Williams and Marie Salte: Our reducing lessons to Jack Osborne. 48. Rozella Barrows, Cecilia Sweitzer, and Mary MacGowan: Our quietness and good natures to Lillian Sckloemer. 49. Lyman Williams : My ability to converse to Melvin Maury. 50. Ralph Skarda : My physique to Hazel Bergquist. Signed this thirtieth day of April. CLASS OF 1928.

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te S -. i-iiiuJ.i.m:u.n.ui.ii n 11 n iiu, irmiimmm SENIOR POEM At the bottom of a steep hill We started out to climb, A few could hardly make it, Some fell back in the line. We were freshies’’ all, together. In the springtime of our life, Step by step we scaled the high hill Enduring storm and strife. But we had our way to push on When to sophomores we’d turned. Though freshman green was not worn off Ourselves a name we earned. Time passed and we climbed higher And the peak began to see. New life unfolded to us juniors. Fun and frivolity. Struggling harder, dear old Fergus, Toward the hardest stretch we fought, And reaching then the highest grade To seniors we were wrought. Sedate and proud — triumphant. At the top of all the rest We stood — oh, mighty seniors! In the best school in the West. Fergus High, you’ve won your nickname, Stood by us through it all. Our hearts are full of memories Ideals — that never fall. Ther e is nothing left to leave you But our love we cannot tell, There is sorrow in our parting. As we sadly wave farewell. We shall soon be gone forever From the hills we climbed with pride. Out to climb a new hill — steeper —- But no longer side by side. Catherine Buntin, ’28. i ♦ a