Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1927 volume:

■------------------------------■ eft Annual Book Missoula County High School Missoula — Montana WBMMi: MOBjwa6'(� y« COACH GUY STBGXER DEDICATION We. the class of 1927, of Missoula County High School, do hereby dedi- cate this, the 1927 Bitter Root Annual, to Coach Guy Stegner. a real sport. 31 n jflemoriam Until the morning of Eternity Their rest shall not begin nor end, but be.” Custer Poe Catherine Bakke FOREWORD 11 i«rh school days, now bright ami shining Soon will dim and fade forever— You’ll forget these halls and classrooms; You’ll forget these friendly faces And the gay times that you had here. ’Tis the aim of this, our yearbook, To remind you of these pleasures. Of your friends, and fun, and school days; So when you are sad and tired You may take again this annual And re-live your happy school days When you were a carefree student Tn this good, old, friendly high school. G. A. KETCHAM, Principal The Bitter Root 9 M. H. S. Faculty Personnel Gilbert A. Ketch am Mabel I. Rich Winifred Adams Viola Alver Mrs. Vera Mae Bruegger Catiierine Oraigh ead Lyle Noble Margaret Ronan Grace Ryon Hazel Swearingen Minnie IIolman Gertrude Clark Mabel Jacobson Ruth E. Porter Mina I. Carr Mrs. Florence Keeton Frank Kelley Guy T. Stegner Grace Bailey Flossie Lee Arnold Mu rial Carson Paul Wilson Edna A. Mann Agnes Brown Conati Mae Ellis Ida MacDonald Jean Morgan Mair L. C. Ennis IIettie Hunt Elsie Wadell Hazel T allman Mrs. Ben Brown Mrs. Mary C. Bartlett Ruby Johnson Zella Murray Mrs. T. A. Price Gladys Price Mr. IIoelsciier Principal Until of English Deport men! E nglish English. Latin English, Dramatics English English English. Jonrmdism English English Head of Ma!hematics Department Mathematics Mathematics Mat he mattes Head of Commercial Department Commercial Comma eial. Public Speaking Commercii. Athletics Head of Science Department Science Science Science Head of History Depart men! 11 i story 11 i story History History Head of Manual Arts Department Latin Latin French. Spanish Study Hall Supervisor Study Hall Supervisor Secretary Librarian Music Music ...................... - Band 10 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Bruegger Brown Johnson Jacobson Porter Wadell Mail' Keeton Mann Prio Hunt Swearingen Rich Adams The Bitter Root 1 I MacDonald Tallraan Murray Craighead Wilson Carr Arnold Ryon Rmian Noble Ellis Ennis Bailey Sterner 12 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Holman Alver Kelley Price Brown Carson Hoelscher Clark The Bitter Root 13 SENIORS fi p(i Nicolet Z 1 14 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Class Song of Twenty-Seven (Tune: “Battle Hymn of tlie Republic”) Oh, the class of twenty-seven We’re the best you’d ever meet; We have pep, and vim. and vigor That no other class can beat. When we’ve gone and graduated We will never know defeat, The class of twenty-seven. 1 horns: Hail! the class of twenty-seven Hail! the class of twenty-seven Hail! the class of twenty-seven Of old Missoula High. Now that we at last are through with All our English and our math We are ready to step out and meet The wide world’s smiles or wrath; We will always fight our battles With the best each student hath, The class of twenty-seven. NINA BACHMAN, ’27 The Bitter Root 15 Class Officers MABEL IRENE RICH Sponsor WILLIAM SOfCIE President ZAIILIA SNYDER Vice-President JOYCE DONALDSON Secretary 16 Nineteen Twenty-Seven HELEN W AC i AH ‘‘Baby” Helen will alirags work for A's. A she trudgen o'er life's wearg irays. Honor Roll. '24. 25. ’26, '27: Chorus, ’23. 24, '25, 26: M. Y. Campfire, '24. ’25, 26. ’27: President Campfire, 25: Secretary-Treasurer, Campfire, ’24: Girls’ Vocational Congress Com- mittee, ’26: Forensic Club, '26: Vice-President Forensic Club. 27: Senior Carnival, '25. '26: Spanish Club. '27; First Place, State Chemistry Essay Contest: National Honor Society. JOAN BAKER “Jo” Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Honor Roll, '24, '25, ’26. ’27: Girl Reserves. '24: Kona 11 Staff, '25: Senior Carnival. '27: Girls' Club Cabinet.’27: Secretary Spanish Club, ’27. IIAZEL ANDREWS “Shorty Hazel’s a student—a jolly one. 11 know she'll shine as bright as the snn. Girl Reserves. ’25; Girl Reserve Cabinet. '26. '27: Chorus. '26: Forensic Club, '26. '27: Span- ish Club, '27: Senior Carnival. '27: Konah Staff, ’27. MABEL AKEUSON “Mab” Fair Mabel's gale complexion The girls all do admire. The Bitter Root 17 JEAN SMITH Mule-ea rs” Jean with Merlin' always wen For you know she is his queen. Spanish Club, '2-1. '25: Honor Roll, ’26; Dra- matic Club. '26, '27: Electrician. Dramatic Club, '25. ’26, '27. LEONARD 11 ED INK “Len Oli how hr enjoyed writing hot play All about knights nn l ladies so yay. Forensic Club. '26. ’27. ILLIAM STEI NHUENXEU “Biir ftill likes all yirls. hut one a little better than the rest. Bovs Glee Club. '25. '26, 27: Senior Carnival, '23. '25. '26: Music .Meet. '26. VIOLA 11 EDI N E “Vi You'll nerer find a heart as true As this fair girl's with eyes rtf blue. Honor Roll, ’25. 26, '27; Forensic Club, '26. '27: Senior Carnival. '25. '26: Student Librar- ian: Chorus, '26, '27: Konali Staff, '27: National Honor Society. 18 Nineteen Twenty-Seven EMILY McCLURE “Mac” Emily can do most anything: She'll speak a piece or a song she'll sing. Entered from Bozeman High School, 1026; Ko- na h Staff, ’27; Girls’ Glee Club. '27: Orchestra. '26. ’27: Dramatic Club, ’26, ’27: Music Meet, ’27; Senior Carnival. '27. EDGAR DOLEM “Shorty” I rolling stone gathers no moss, hut it ac- quires a certain polish. EDWIN MERTZ “Eddie” Great things come in little packages. Senior Carnival, ’23. ’24, ’25: Honor Roll. '25: Boys’ Glee Club. ’25. ’26; Music Meet. '26; Na- tional Honor Society. MABEL DAY “Red” She has an eye that could speak, tho her tongue were silent. The Bitter Root 19 VERNA DANFORTH “Sheik” Verna'8 brown eyes sparkle fun; They almost pop like a pop gun. Senior Carnival, ’24, ’25; Girls’ Club Cabinet; Konah Staff. '25; M. Y. Campfire; Girls’ Vo- cational Congress Committee, '26, LA MAR JONES “Jonesy” With a sunny smile he's always seen. .1 green Dodge ear, and little Kathleen. Track Team. '25, '26; Capt. Track Team, ’26: Football, ’25; All-State Right Halfback; Yell Leader, ‘26. ‘27; ”M’’ Club Secretary, ’25; Sen- ior Carnival. '24; Carnival Manager. ’26; Pep Club, '26. ’27; M Club. NINA BACHMAN “Nine” Nina is a blonde, And is just as good as she looks. Chorus, '25; Girl Reserves. ’24, ’25. RICHARD DTJNTON “Dick” I've waited four years for graduation and now I want to put it off. - 20 Nineteen Twenty-Seven DOROTHY DAIGLE “Dot” Dorothy'x heart is very hind. The nicest heart you'd ever find. M. Y. Campfire, ’25. ’2(5. ’27: Chorus. '25, ’26. ’27; Senior Carnival, '24, ’25, '20. BERNICE NELSON “Sweet!” When fun and duty elasit. Let duty yo to smash. Pep Club, ’2(1: Secretary-Treasurer, Pep Club. ’27: Treasurer of Spanish Club. '27; Senior Carnival, ’25, ’2( : Konh Staff. '27: Annual Staff, '27: Honor Roll, ‘27. EOT IS CORMIER “Louie” “Louie” is our ambassador. In many places he'll hare the floor. Hoys’ Glee Club, ‘26. '27; Forensic- Club. ’27: Senior Carnival. ’27: Music Meet. ’27: Oper- etta, '27. RAYMOND CALKINS “Prof” ''Prof' claims more Imoirledye per pound than any other Senior. Senior Carnival, ‘27; Forensic Club. '27; Span- ish Club, ’27. The Bitter Root 21 CLARENCE OLSON ” Swede” Ttlonyli the years be full of strife, 111 lire a haypy. carefree life. ELIZABETH BRYAN “Beth” Lizzie is quite quiet, But her friends Jcnoir her. Honor Roll, '26, ’27. ROBERT BESANCON “Bob” Brother Bobby is u yood ta in. ESTHER LIEN “Es” A smite for all that dims enthrall. Chorus, '23, '25, ’26, ’27; Girl Reserves, '23. 22 Nineteen Twenty-Seven THUREO AY SMOOT “Smoot Not very big but full of energy. Orchestra. ’26; Secretary-Treasurer of Orehes- tra, ’27; Music Meet, ’26, ’27: Band, '27; Konah Staff, 26; Editor-in-Chief of Konah, '27: Presi- dent S. A.. ’27; Spanish Club, Annual Staff. ’27; Pep Club, ’27; Senior Carnival. '26; Basketball Squad, ’25, ’26. M A B E L B U U RE SO X “Puzzums” Mabel will study, work or play. And we'll remember her many a day. Honor Roll, ’24, ’25, ’26, ’27; Spanish Club, ’27. CARE FORSSEN “Swede” Carl plays the piano and has a good voice. Too much for one boy. Honor Roll, ’25, ’26, ’27; Forensic Club, '26, ’27; Glee Club, ’27; Konah Staff. ’27; Senior Carnival, '27; Music Meet, ’27; Bitter Root Staff, ’27. MERCEDES IIARNER “Migs” On typewriters never linger Mercedes' nimble fingers. Girl Reserves, ’24, ’25: Honor Roll, ’27; Presi- dent Senior Section of Girls’ Club. The Bitter Root 23 ALUTA O’DONNELL “Irish’' Alicia, our poet. Is destined to win a prize, Which money cannot buy. First Place Nyd Rune Interstate Poetry Con- test. ’27; Third Place, Asa Duncan, Jr.. Decla- mation Contest. ’26; Music Meet, ’27; Glee Club, '27; Konah Staff, ’27; Senior Carnival, ’26, ’27; Forensic Club, '27; Girl Reserves, '24. ’25, ’26; Girls' Chorus. '26. ’27; Annual Staff. ’27: Honor Roll; First Place, Asa Duncan. Jr.. Declamatory Contest, ’27; Third Place, State Declamatory Contest, ’27. STEWART PRATHER “Stew” By his letters (and gold star) shall ye know him. Football, '24, '25; Captain Football Team, ’27: Track, ’25; “M” Club, '2 4. ’25. ’26: Secretary- Treasurer of “M” Club, ’25. IIELMER FALLMAX “Helmer” Discretion of speech is more than eloquence. Class Basketball. ’26. 27. JOYCE DONALDSON “P. K.” Fine manners are like personal beauty— a letter of credit everyiohcrc. Entered from Dawson County High School in 1926; Secretary of Senior Class; Konah Staff. ’27: Girls’ Club Cabinet, '27; Girls’ Glee Club, ’27. 24 Nineteen Twenty-Seven EVA IIIRSCHREKG “Eva Common sense is very uncommon. Entered from Teton County High School. 11)26; Honor Roll, ’26, ’27; Spanish Club, '27. ANNIE MAYO “Ann” Our Ann hates men but lores to write; So ire declare that she's all right. (Jills’ Club Cabinet, '27; Girl Reserves. ’24, ’25, ’26. '27; Senior Carnival. '24: Honor Roll; Ko- nah Staff. '26; Assistant Editor of Konah, ’27; National Honor Society. FRED NICOLET “Freddie” Tie's our artist—the best one ever. Tie's always singing—he's very clever. Will ire forget him. I say—never. Senior Carnival. '26. '27; Glee Club, '27: Boys Quartet, Music Meet, '27; President Spanish Club, '27; Honor Roll, '25. ’26. '27; Annual Staff. '27; National Honor Society. MARGARET PRICE “Peg” Peg is a dear! Through her lovely smile Shines a character that doth beguile. Girls’ Club Cabinet. '25. '26; Dramatic Club, '25. '26. ’27; Glee Club. '24. ‘25. '26. '27; Konah Staff. '27; Honor Roll, '27: Music Meet, '24, ’25, ’26. '27; Secretary Glee Club, ’25. '26; Junior Prom Committee. ’26; Senior Carnival, ’26. ’27. The Bitter Root 25 JIMMIE HOLMES “Jimmie ’ I awoke one morning and found myself famous. Class Basketball, ’26: Pep Club, ’2 7; Konah Staff. ’27. PEARL McCORMICK “Snicky” Now Pearl is a lass who works for .Vs. But Pearl's not so quiet in her trays. M. Y. Campfire, ’24. ’25. '26. ’27; Honor Roll. '27; Girls’ Glee Club, ’27; Girls’ Cabinet, '27; Senior Carnivl, '2 1. ’25, '26; Vice- President M. Y. Campfire, ’25: President M. Y. Campfire, '27; Valedictorian; National Honor Society. IDA CORNER “Me” Music that brings sweet sleep do ten from the blissful skies. Girls’ Glee Club Accompanist, '24. '25: Music Meet. '25. JAMES LIKES “Jimmie” Please meet this scholarly, dignified lad. When he secs Katherine, he's a hr ays glad. 26 Nineteen Twenty-Seven HELEN ROONEY “Annie” Helen' a girl ire all admire; That more he like her we all desire. •Spanish Club, ’27; President Girls’ Club, ’27; Girls' Club Cabinet, '25, '26: Honor Roll, ’25, '26, ‘27: Senior Carnival, ’27; Glee Club, 27; Girls’ Vocational Congress, Bozeman, ’27: Mu- sic Meet, ’27; Junior Prom Committee, ’28; Annual Staff, ’21. I'Ll KFORD JACOBSON “Soup” On the gridiron—on the track. “Soup” is never on the rack. Konah Staff, ’26; Football. ’25, ’26; Track Team, ’26, ’27; Track Captain, ’27; Basketball Manager, ’27: Holder of State Low Hurdles Record. ROSEMARY MEAGHER “Irish Her voice was sweet as honey dew. Glee Club, ’25, '27; Dramtie Club, '25, ’27. WILMA DAMON “Tootsie” .4 lovely girl is above all ranks. Entered as Senior from Dead wood High School, Deadwood, N. D., in 1927. The Bitter Root 27 DOROTHY HAWN “Dot” If to her a feminine error should fall. Look in her eyes, and you'll forget them all. Spanish Club, '26; Honor Roll, ’27; Chorus, '25; Glee Club, '26, 27; Musi Meet. '26, ’27; Senior Carnival, '26; Pep Club, ’27; Konah Staff, '27; Annual Staff. ’27. MARGARET BEDARD “Peg:” A girl ire like for what she is. KI TH SCRIVNER “Curly” Until' fair hair and modest ways Proclaim her a flower from old bouquets. Senior Carnival, '26. RUTH HAUGEN “Ruthie” Another brilliant member Of a brilliant family. Spanish Club, ’27; Girls' Cabinet. '26; Seere tary Senior Girls Section of Girls' Club, '27 Honor Roll, '24, '25, ’26. ’27. 28 Nineteen Twenty-Seven RUBY EWALT “Cotton-head” “Cotton-head is a blonde, But not one of the HiOi kind. Entered as a Senior from Billings High School, 1027. DOROTHY SCHULTZ “Billy” Though Dorothj just arrived, this year W'e all are glad that she is here. Entered as a Senior from Fergus Countv High School, in Fall of 1926. EARL PARKS “Birdie” And e'en though vanquished he could argue still. Entered as a Senior from Willow Creek High School, ’26. DOROTHY RUSSELL “Russ” Joyousness is nature's garb of health. Entered as a Senior from Frenclitown High School in 1927. The Bitter Root 29 ANGUS CLUNEY “Angus” Brevity is the soul of wit. EVELYN KKANICH “Skiex” “Silence, is golden” and so is her hair. Honor Roll, ’24, '25, ’2fi. ’27; Spanish Club, ’27; Konali Staff, ’27. WILLIAM DIXON “Bill” Little Billy, full of fun. Oft to school comes on the run, hut seldom late. Honor Roll. '25. '2G, '27. MARIE PEARSON 30 Nineteen Twenty-Seven I DELL GRISWOLD “Jiggs” fdell's smile is winning, (Whom?) Dramatic Club, '25. ’26. ’27; ’24: Girl Reserves, '24, ’25, Staff. '26; Glee Club, ’27; ’25, '26. M. Y. Campfire, ’26. ’27; Konah Senior Carnival, GERTRUDE McDONOUGH “Gertie” Laugh. and the world laughs with yon. Girls' Glee Club, '27; Chorus. ’27. EDWIN MILLER “Eel” A lad with the future of a “Lochinvar.'' Senior Carnival. '24. ’25. ’26: Radio Club. ’25. '26: Football, ’27: Second Place, State Chemistry Essay Contest. IVAN RHOADS “Kelley” He could sell an Eskimo an ice coupon hook. Stock Judging; Team, '24, '25. '26; President Stock Judging Team, ’26, '27; Boys’ Vocational Conference. ’26. '27: Spanish Club. ’26, ’27; Konah Staff, ‘27: Honor Roll. ’25, '26; Foren- sic Club, ’26. ’27. The Bitter Root 31 HOWARD HUBERT “Curly” Girls, don't you rnry him for his cury hair? Dramatic Club, '25. '26, '27; Spanish Club. '27. FRANKLI.N TIIRAILKILL “Fatso” “Fat is an athlete whom the girls all adore. But Fat only shores them the way to the door. Track Manager, '2 1, '25, ’26, ’27; Second All- State Guard, Football; Basketball. '27; “M” Club. ’27; Basketball Manager. '25: Football, 25, '26. '27; Konah Staff, '27. LUCILLE CAMERON “Cille’' Lucille and Bertha are staunch friends UV hope, their friendship never ends. Honor Roll, ’27: Girl Reserves. '24. RUTII HOLMES “Ruthie” This little miss is very neat. And those who Jcnoiv her. Find her sweet. Honor Roll, ’26, ’27. 32 Nineteen Twenty-Seven MARY LEE “Mary Lou” A leader in activities and the guiding star for Freshmen. Vice-President Girls’ Club, ’27: Girls’ Club Cab- inet. '25. '27: Secretary S. A., '27; President Girl Reserves, ’24. ’20: Girl Reserve Secretary, ’25; Girl Reserve Cabinet, '27; Senior Carnival, ’24. ’25. ’26, ’27: Dramatic Club, ’26, ’27: Span- ish Club, ’27: Girls’ District Vocational Con- gress, ’26: Pep Club, ’27; Winner of Frontier Prize for Original Play, ’27. STEWART THOMAS “Stew” “Stew is a man of great renown, In ,1 . TT. 8. he's made a name. Dramatic Club. ’25. '26, ’27: Vice-President and President «if Students’ Association. ’25. ’26; Class Basketball, '24. ’25, ’26: Basketball Squad, '25, ’26; Football Manager, '26: Junior Class President. ’26; Spanish Club, '26: Honor Roll, '24, ’25, ’2C. ’27: Editor-in-Chief of Annual, ’27; National Honor Society. MARIAN PHELAN “Nona” Though she's of a studious bent. She like's fun to the fullest extent. Girl Reserves, ’24, '25; Honor Roll, '24, '25. ’26; Senior Carnival. ’24: Typing Contest, Bozeman, ’26; Konah Staff, ’27. ALLEN MILLER “Al” A quiet bog is he, but nevertheless, He's a choice one you'll all confess. The Bitter Root 33 LOIS DIXON “Loty” Lois is shy ami that's just wily she seldom talks at alt. Girls’ Chorus, '25, '2(5, '27. JOHN REACH “Hootch He's a tyyieal barefoot bon ; Freckled face and fall of joy. Konali Staff, '2(5: Business Manager Konah, 27; Spanish Club, '27; Senior Carnival, '26. .JEAN SIcMIKHV “Bean” (tar dean's a!nays ready and irilliny to go. For hare lots of fan is her motto, you Inn nr. Glee (’lul . ’26. '27: Spanish Club, ’27; Pep Club, ’27; Senior Carnival. '25. '26. ’27; Music Meet. ’26, '27. EDGAR DAIGLE “Ed” Aoir strangers think oar Edgar is a very bash fat boy— Hut Edgar isn't bash fa!—he's only very coy. Senior Carnival, '25, '26; Dramatic Club, '25, '26. '27; Radio Club, '24. '25. '26; Spanish Club. '26; Vice-President Junior Class, '26: Pep Club, '26; President Pep Club, '21. 34 Nineteen Twenty-Seven CURTIS CONNELL “Colonel ('urtis is am hit in us As everyone should he. Boys' Vocational Club. '25, '26: Boys’ Vocation- al Conference at Bozeman, '27: Football Squad. ’25. ’2(5. ALVINA LEE “Giggles” Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. Senior Carnival. ’24. ’25. ’2t : Secretary M. V. Campfire. '27: Girls’ Club Cabinet. ’26. ’27: Honor Roll. ’27. ROBB KICK “Robb Rohh nerer looks at a girl. oh. no! Hut ire believe this irill not always he so. Honor Roll. ’27. BERTHA THIBODEAU “Flash” Bertha's a little Frenchy miss; Iter picture here irill show you this. The Bitter Root 35 VIOLA KORKALO “Vi For an A-l student ire all know. Let us introduce Miss Korkalo. Senior Carnival, 24, ’26: Spanish Club, '24; Honor Roll. '25. HAIR LI) FITZGERALD “Fitz” “Fitz is our debater bold, Of whom mani wondrous tales are told. Dramatic Club, ’25, ’26, '27: Debate Squad, '25, ’26, '27; Senior Carnival, ’25, ’26, ’27; Honor Roll, '24. ’25. ’26. ’27; Spanish Club, '27; Presi- dent Debate Club, ’27: National Honor Society; First Place, Colonial Daughters Essay Contest. '21. BETTY PORTER “Bet” This serious maid is Jictti Porter, Liked by all who ever knew her. Spanish Club, ’27; Senior Carnival. '27: Chorus. '25, '26; Konah Staff, ’27. EARL SPARKS “Spark Plug” Well he lives up to his name: Radios will briny him fame. Senior Carnival. ’25. 26: Radio Club, ‘26, '27. Nineteen Twenty-Seven KATHERINE MOORE “Kate” .4 poet of no little fame. Campfire, '22. '23, '24; Secretary Campfire, '23; Senior ‘Carnival. '23; Nyd Rune Interstate Poetry Contest. '27. NELLIE MORRIS “Nellie” A girl who is both hind and true. And always there when there's work to do. Honor Roll. ’24. ’25, 26. '27: Girls’ Club Cab- inet, ‘26: Konali Staff. '27; Secretary-Treasurer .Junior Class; Senior Carnival, '25. LEONE DERBY “Derby” Xoir here's the riddle of the Sphinx in rhyme, dust h nr for studies she has lots of time. Honor Roll, '26, '27; Rest Room Service. ARTIIIR AKER SON “Art” “Grandma is a football lad, But at imps got so very mad I Vh en stepped o n ! Football, '26, '27; Track, ’25, ’27; “M“ Club; Boys’ Vocational Club; Boys' Vocational Con- ference, Bozeman. '27. The Bitter Root 37 EVELI NE ELI ME XTHAL “Eve” The last of the BlumenthaVs, Her fame will e'er adorn these walls. Honor Roll, ’24, ’25, '26, '27; Girls’ Chorus: Winner .Lincoln Essay Contest, '26; Annual Staff, ’27: Secretary Girls Reserves, '26: Girl Reserve Cabinet, ’27: Spanish Club, ’25: Secre- tary Girls’ Club. ’27: Senior Carnival. ’26. '27. Girls' Vocational Congress, Bozeman. “27: Konah Staff, '26; EdItor-in-Chief of Konah, ’27: Na- tional Honor Society. RT’TH OWEN “Ruth” With mirth and laughter. Let old wrinkles come. MARVEL CO WAX “Marv” Marvel's reddish hair so bright Creates a bright halo of light. Spanish Club, '27. MAXINE HARLAN “Max” ’Most everybody knows her; Can't help it, don't you know. Forensic Club. '27: Chorus. ’23: Girl Reserves, '23; Senior Carnival. ’27. 38 Nineteen Twenty-Seven M A RIA X REESMAN “Babe” Marian is both kind and sincere, And to wan) she's very dear. Spanish Club, '26; Honor Roll. ROBERT DVNLAP My tonyac tcithin my lips I rein: For irlio talks much must talk in vain. ( LIEFORI) MARTIN “Tiny” An artful actor, Clifford is; Foul fill voice is also his. Dramatic Club, '26; President Dramatic Club, ’27; .Senior Carnival, '25, ’26, ’27; Secretary- Treasurer Boys’ Glee Club, ’27; Music Meet, '27; Honor Roll, ’26: Konab Staff, ’26; Spanish Club, '27. ESTHER GRIFFIN “Blonclie” Esther isn't very biff, but she's made of the right stuff. The Bitter Root 39 MIRIAM NEWTON “Newt” Thonyli quiet mill reserved is she. Unknown to fume she’ll never be. Mi-Wa-Yo-La Campfire. '24. '25, '26, '27; Vice- President Campfire, '24; President Campfire, '26; Spanish Club, ‘27; Senior Carnival. '26. '27: Girls' Club Cabinet. '27; Assistant Guardian of A-Ki-Yu-Ha-Pl Campfire. '27. TIIELMA RROWN “Tliel” Goodness is beauty in its best estate. Spanish Club. '27. 1 111 UR ENDEULEIN “Phir Phil never says just irhut he thinks; He. too. is like the aye old Sphinjr. Spanish Club, ’27; Senior Carnival. '27. CAROLYN GLENN “Carolyn” Xice f irl discribes her quite adequately. Honor Roll, '24. '25, '26, '27; Chorus, ’24, '25. '26; Spanish Club, '27; Girls’ Club Cabinet; Rest Room Service; Spanish Club Play; Nation- al Honor Society. 40 Nineteen Twenty-Seven CLACSE DE WIT “Cocky From a t rarc thinker he has grown the gayest flirt that flits 'round the town. Honor Roll, ’24. '25, ’26, ’27: Forensic Club, ’27: Radio Club, '27: Senior Carnival, ’27; Konah Staff, ’27: Boys' Vocational Club, '26. '27: Secretary Boys’ Vocational Club, '27: Boys' Vocational Conference, Bozeman. '27; National Honor Society. ROBERT BATES “Bob” 'fashes of humor that were wont to set the table on a roar. Glee Club, ’25, ’26. '27: Dramatic Club, ’26, '27: Pep Club, '26. '27: Yell Leader. '27: Senior Carnival, ’24. '25, '26; Vocational Conference, ’24. RAY CHAPEL “Chap” What It ay ('ha pel lores is cats, lireakfast foods and the sircetest sweets. Track. ’22: Honor Roll. '26. MARGARET ALKIRE Marg” Margaret’s peppy and full of fun: You ought to know her—everyone. Honor Roll, ’26; Girls’ Chorus. '25, '26. ’27. The Bitter Root 41 AUDEN IIITiOS “Art ’ Here's our handsome, all-star “Art Watch oat. girts, don't lose your heart ' National Athletic Scholarship Society; Basket - ball. '25. ’26. '27; Football. '25. ’26: Second All- state Football Team. '26; Track, ’27; “M” Club; Spanish Club: Honor Roll. ’24, ’25, 26; National Honor Society. ISABEL MeMITLLEN “lazy” If about lessons you're in doubt dust i o to uIzzy , sin'll help you out. MABEL UOSTA1) “Mnbie” Mattel Hires a lot of fun. And e'en before her work is done. Entered as a Junior from Gallatin County High School. RA VM( NI) CADY 42 Nineteen Twenty-Seven RE KNAR I) IIOEEMAN ELIZABETH SIM “Lizzie” Lizzy .studies very hard. And for this she is admired. Honor Roll. '24. ’25. '26. 27: Student Librarian: (liris' Club Cabinet. ’26. IIAKKY LYNN “Harry” McCormick's only riral. Senior Carnival. '27; Boys’ Glee Club. '26. '27; Boys’ Quartette: Music Meet, '27. ItUTII CARNEY “Ruth” A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storms. Entered from Whitehall High School in 1926. The Bitter Root 43 MARGARET STEVENS “Steve” Seriousness she doesn't lack: Her eyes and poetry, show that. Girls’ Glee Club, ’27: Second Place. Nyd Rune Interstate Poetry Contest, ’27. KI VERT HEATH “Iviv” He's master of misehief. ete. DOROTHY SKEELS “Dot” One hardly knows just what to say About our “impish Dot, aheays yap. Campfire. ’23. ’24. ’25: Senior Carnival, 24. '26: Konah Staff. '27. CLARA WYATT “Clare” 'latui very friendly is And in Latin she's a whiz. 44 Nineteen Twenty-Seven SEGUNDO MARIO “Segunclp’’ To this hut we owe a debt. He'll reach the highest mount ere yet. Track. ’26. ALBERT RESANCON “Al” The pursuit of knowledge. The pursuit of—no girls. OE ETTA JONES “Dedee” Like a ray of sunshine on a dark day, ('asting a radiance o'er life's long nay. Pep Club, 27: Assistant Editor of Bitter Root; Violin Quartette, '26. '27: Orchestra, '24, ’25. '26. ’27; President Orchestra. '26; Dramatic Club. '26: Vice-President Dramatic Club. '27: Konah Staff. '26: Junior Prom Committee; Honor Roll, '24, '25, '26, '27; Spanish Club, '26: Senior Carnival, '24, ’2� , ’26: Music Meet. '26. '27; Girl Reserve Treasurer, '24; National Honor Society. Charles McCormick The Bitter Root 45 FRANCIS KEMPSEY “Frank” Reading maketli a full man: conference a rend)! man. and writitpg on c.raet man. Spanish Club, ’26; Girls’ Club Cabinet, '27: Honor Roll, ’26. '27. BILL SOrClE “Bill' Tlic world knows nothin! of its greatest Annual Staff, ’27; Junior Prom Committee, '26: Pep Club, ’26, ’27: Vice-President Pep Club, '27; President Radio Club, '26; Spanish Club. ’27: Glee Club. '27: President Senior Class. ’27; Honor Roll; Boys’ Vocational Congress. Bozeman, 27; Carnival, ’27. MABEL PETERSON BILL DAVIS “Bill Eat, drink, and he merry, For tomorrow we graduate. Orchestra, ’25, ’26, ’27; Vice-President of Or- chestra, ’26; Glee Club, ’27; Senior Carnival, ’27; Sport Editor of Konah, ’27: Band, ’27. 46 Nineteen Twenty-Seven BERTH A VAN DORN Bertha with Lucille is always seen; To separate them would he quite mean. Girl Reserves, ’24; Campfire, '24, ’25: Honor Roll, '25. ’26. ZAMBIA SNYDER “Snyder” T'neasy lies the head that wears a crown. Girls’ Club Cabinet. '27; Senior Carnival, ’25, '26. '27: Vice-President of Senior Class, 27; Honor Roll, 24, ’26. ’27: Glee Club, ’25. ’26. ’27; State Music Meet, '25. '26. '27: Dramatic Club, '25, 26. '27; Secretary-Treasurer of Dramatic Club, '27; National Honor Society. DOROTHY JEFFERY “Dot” Here's to our reliable Dot, When it comes to pep. she's on the spot. Girl Reserves, ’24, ’25. ’26, '27; Girl Reserve Cabinet, '25, '27; Senior Carnival, '25; M. Y. Campfire. ’24; Vice-President Girls’ Glee Club. '27; Pep Club, '27; G. R. Conference, Seattle, '24, 'i-';. DOROTHY STARK “Dot” Bashful sincerity and comely love. The Bitter Root 47 MILDRED IIROMAN “Mitzi” filuc eyes—red hair—O'migosh! Honor Roll, ’24. '25. '26; Senior Carnival. '24, '25. '26, '27; Girls' Vocational Congress. Boze- man. 26; (Jirl Reserve Conference. Seattle. '24: Vice-President Girl Reserves, 2f ; Girls' Club t’abinet, '26; Konah. '26: Dramatic Club, '27; National Honor Society. KEGENK HINTON Fat” Here's oar frig drama tie eha i. And when- he sings, just hear them elaji! Glee Club. '26. '27; Dramatic Club, '27: Foren- sic Club, '27; Senior Carnival, '25, '26, '27; Spanish Club, '27; Konah Staff. '26: Assistant Editor of Konah, '27: Music Meet, '26. MIRIAM McMELLEN “Mike” 1 girl irho likes just lots of fan. And also likes most every one. Senior Carnival. '25; Honor Roll. '26; Girl Re- serves. '24; Girl Reserve Secretary, '23. LOWELL KEITH 48 Nineteen Twenty-Seven ESTHER .11 DOE “Es” Fa momt for her kuo tried f e, Shas sure to make her murk in oollepC. Entered as Senior from Beaverhead County High School in 1927. CLARENT E JOHNSON “Cal” An A-1 comforter. Basketball, '23. '21; Track, ’25: Football, ’25 MADELINE NELSON ROSCOE ANGLE “Iioss” Anf lc ix liix name. And lie ix not without fume. The Bitter Root 49 FLOYD ANDERSON ELLEN SCTIAK JOE D'ORAZI “Joe” Thou rho hast flic fatal ( iff of beauty. Entered from Loyola. ’26: Basketball. '27, FRANCES III (ill ES “Fran” One irho'x famed for her waltziny feet. .1 .strcctcr lti.su, one cannot meet. Senior Carnival, '27: Spanish Club. '27. 50 Nineteen Twenty-Seven ELSWOIITII BROMAX “SnusM I boy who always did his best: II flood nif ht. ladiesI need some rest. Konah Staff, '27: Orchestra, '25. ’26: Stock Judders, ’25, ’26; Senior Carnival, '25. ELSIE GUI LETTS “Chubby” Though sin's quite a mystery. We all like this Elsie. Chorus, '24. ’25. '26. ’27. RLAXCIIE KOHIXSON LOVIRA HART Wawa Eor'ira Hart All street ness. Honor Roll, '24. ’25, '26. ’27: Spanish Club, ’27; Girls’ Club Cabinet, '27. The Bitter Root 51 JOSEPH BEIiG “Joe � focjt in mathematic .shine : He lores circle and slraighI lives, KEK.MIT CARROLL “Kirmy Kennit's .smile is so elusive, To see it { oil'd a icorld f ire. Entered from Harlowton in 1920. AC DREY IIAXXEFIX MERLYX JOXES “Merlyn” Although she's reri meek and sh . Srhe's an all 'round girl—are high. Spanish ('lull. '27; Pianist for Chorus; Musi� - Meet, '27. 52 Nineteen Twenty-Seven GLENN LOCKWOOD “Snick SLr foot four in his stocking feet. Is this all 'round athlete. Track. '25. '26. '27: Football, ‘25, ’26. '27: Bas- ketball. '27; M Club. ’2� . '27: Konah Staff. '27: Senior Carnival, ’24. ’25: Honor Roll. MARJOH IE DICKINSON “Mope Of ilt the arts, great music is the art to raise the soul a tune all earthly storms. Girls’ Glee Club, '25. '26, '27; Girls' Club Cab- inet. '26 '27: Senior Carnival, '27; Music Meet. '2(5. '27; National Honor Society. M A KI OX JEIKiE Micky Toward this little dud ye. So one could possibly hare a grudge. Entered as Senior from Beaverhead County Hijch School in 1927. FKAXCIS MALONE Francis Will he fight? Say. hoys, he's Irish! JOIIX MALONE “John’” He hates to lea re old M. U. S.. Hut it's time he does, he must confess. ('IIHISTIXA Kl'RTZ “Chris I minty Miss Christina Kurtz Is tme modern girl who never flirts. Honor Roll. '23, '24, '25, 26: Osthinia Camp- fire, '23: Senior Carnival. '23; First Place in State Firestone Essay Contest. VERA WALES Wales'4 To I era give the greatest praise For Honor's sure to eroirn her days. WALTER WEXDT “Walt” MAC WIIITMER “Mac” None hut the hrave deserve the fair. There is a majestic grandeur in tranquility. The Bitter Root 53 Honor Society The members of the National Honor Society are selected on a basis of four merits, scholarship, service, character, in the upper one-fourth of the class in per cent are chosen as members of tin are: Edwin Mehtz Helen Wagar Stewart T i iom as Arden Hugos •A11LDRED B KOM AN Fred NT colet E VELINE B LU M E N TIIA L DeEtta Jones Clause DeWit and leadership. Only those who rank scholarship are eligible, of which fifteen Society. The members chosen this year Carolyn Glenn Pearl McCormick Viola IIedine Zaiilia Snyder Annie Mayo Mamie Ni colet Marjorie Dickinson 11 ahold Fitzgerald Pearl McCormick is valedictorian of this year’s class. Eveline Blumenthal is second, and Helen Wagar is third in scholarship. 54 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Bitter Root Staff, 1927 Stewart Tiiomas DeEtta Jones William Soucie Dorothy Rawn Helen Rooney Thurlow Smoot Bernice Nelson E VELI NE BlI'.M EN THAI. Alicia O’Donnell Fred Nicolet Carl Forssen Mabel I. Rich Ed it or-i n-Chief Assistant Editor Snapshots Classes Organizations Athletics Calendar Literary Literary Art it si ness Sponsor The Bitter Root 55 History of the Senior Class Every year brings a new class into M. II. S.. and every class must pass through four different stages before reaching the pinnacle of its greatness. Four short years ago (they seemed long at the beginning, but were, neverthe- less, very short) the class of ’27 began its mighty climb to reach tin top. As Freshmen we were not much different from any other Freshman class. We all had our secret ambitions and ideals, but were afraid to express them because of our humble position. Our shyness and timidity in time wore off, and, by the end of the year, we considered ourselves on an equal footing with the Sophomores and Juniors, and were no longer awed by the majestic attitude of the Seniors. With the opening of school the next fall, we returned for the second stage, much older and wiser from our previous year’s experience. When the date of the Senior Carnival was announced, we organized to plan a side show. “ )ur Jim” was a clever little stunt, and gave us a start in social activities, which were carried on to a greater extent the next year. Our third year in high school began with the organization of the class. With Miss Ronan and Miss Ryon as our sponsors we elected Stewart Thomas, president; Edgar Daigle, vice-president; and Nellie Morris, secretary. The selection of our class pins was the next thing to be considered. A committee was appointed to choose a few designs to submit to the class as a whole, which voted on these and also decided to order through a local dealer. Blue and tan were chosen for the class colors. Again we put on a successful act in the Carnival. The next thing on hand was to raise money for the largest social function of the year -the Junior Prom. We sold tickets for a show, gave two successful dances, and had several sales. The Prom was one of the best ever given, and added the finishing touch to the year’s activities. We returned the next fall for the last time, prepared to make our class the model for all others. With Miss Rich as our sponsor, we elected Bill Soucie, president; Zahlia Snyder, vice-president; and Joyce Donaldson, secretary. The Senior Mixer was the first social function of the year and scored a big success. The class elected Stewart Thomas to edit the annual with DeEtta Jones as his assistant. They chose a competent staff to help them and math an early start on it. The next event that came along was the Senior Carnival. LaMar Jones was selected for manager, and it proved to be a success, like everything else which the class had put its hand to. Our high school days are nearly over, and Commencement is drawing near. It is with regret that we hid adieu to all our teachers and friends. Though we are leaving M. II. S. forever to go out into the world, tin memory of cur days here will always live in our hearts. 56 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Our Class of ’27 (Tune: “Auld Lang $yne”) T We Seniors can’t forget the days We spent at M. II. S. We’ll lift our voices high in praise; Those High School days were best. Chorus : Our class of ’27 must go; We hate to say good-bye; We’ve done the very best we could To honor our dear High. II Now we must go to face the world With hope and courage high ; Each victory that we can win. We’ll owe to our dear High. Chorus : Our athletes we will ne’er forget, Nor our football eleven; We hope you will remember us, The Class of ’27. MERCEDES IIARNBU. The Bitter Root 57 We, the Seniors of the Missoula County Free High School, of the City of Missoula, County of Missoula, State of Montana, being in full possession of a sound mind, understanding, memory, a i I diploma, and acting under the influ- ence of no person whatsoever, do make, publish, and propound, and place before you this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all wills made by us at any time heretofore: First: To the Juniors, we do hereby bequeath the very high and exalted place held by us during the past year. Second: To the Juniors we do also bequeath our pride, poise, prudence, popularity, and propriety. Third: To the Sophomores we do bequeath our old green lockers, and sunny seats in the south windows. Fourth: To the Freshmen we do bequeath all the mumps, measles, chicken pox, whooping cough, and scarlet fever we had while we were in High School. Fifth: We also bequeath the following possessions, separately and indi- vidually, to-wit: 1. Segundo Mario’s track record to “Ernie” Williams. 2. Frances Hughes’ nonchalant manner to Ramona Noll. M. Franklin Thrailkill’s place on the line to Eugene Sunderlin. 4. Helen Rooney’s influence with the faculty to all those who need it. o. Miriam Newton’s interest in the Campfire to the Flathead Indians. 6. Margaret Price’s Irish blue eyes to Laura Emma Clark. 7. Viola Hedine’s place in debate to Mae Danielson. 8. DeEtta Jones’ Spanish hair style to Marion Wilcox. 9. Mabel Rostad’s high intellect to Geneva Sumners. 10. Joan Baker’s interest in the neighboring towns to Fay Healy. 58 Nineteen Twenty-Seven 11. Bertha Thibodeau’s dates to dances to any one who would like to have them. 12. Eveline Blumenthal’s great strength to Rita Mercer, for future use. 13. Joe D’Orazi’s “balloon” overalls to Bill Stejer. 14. Esthpr Lien’s quietness to Irma Robertson. 15. Esther Judge’s brown leather jacket to Ruth Larson. 16. Isabel McMullen’s preference for “Spearmint” to Ethel Brown. 17. Maxine Harlan’s art of bluffing to Dorothy Vincent. 18. Edgar Daigle’s Pep Club interests to Clifford Eveland. 19. Francis Malone’s Irish patriotism to Eva Thibodeau. 20. Alvina Lee’s roller-skates to Maribelle Kerin. 21. Richard Dunton’s Spanish lessons to Miss Tallman. and Room 100. 22. ITelmer Fallman’s old brown sweater to “Sandy” Smith. 23. “Art” Akerson’s “way with the women” to Douglas Harrow, another promising sheik. 24. Betty Porter’s “buggy” rides to Gerry Driscoll. 25. Lucille Cameron is taking Bertha with her, and there’s nothing else to leave. 26. Elsie Ouilette’s unique name to the Dorothy Lees. 27. Dorothy Russell’s Frenchtown friends to Fay Murray and Margie Zeli. 28. Ruth Scrivner’s abundance of blonde hair to Teddy Bedard. 29. Ivan Rhoads’s “Salesman Sam” ability to Ikey Eigeman. 30. Helen Wagar’s A’s to all those who are just missing the honor roll by a few points. 31. Mary Lee’s pep and Pep Club sweater to Marjorie Mumm. 32. Thelma Brown’s blue slicker to Kate Frey. 33. Margaret Stevens’s collection of pins to Kay Lind. 34. Angus Clunie’s shorthand speed to David Rusk. 35. Marian Judge’s smartness to the kid brother. 36. Kivert Heath bequeaths himself to the “Styleplus Clothes Co.,” as a model. 37. Verna Danforth’s Stacomb “pomp” to the Freshmen boys. 38. Marvel Cowan’s intricate first name to Annie Vincent. 39. Dorothy Daigle’s oxfords to Dorothy Bell. 40. Ruth Owen’s sport clothes to Madeline Nelson. 41. Jean Smith leaves all the “shocks” he has received the past year 1o Frank Lockwood, his assistant as Dramatic Club Electrician. 42. Harry Lynn’s Glee Club quartet publicity to Hall Campbell. 43. Bernice Nelson’s behavior in Spanish class to the Book of Judgment. 44. James Holmes’s popularity with the girls to “Gas” Coty. 45. Mabel Day’s gray hairs, as a result from worrying over Earl, to the Coach. 46. Ida Francis Cosner’s distinction of playing the accompaniment of “Mis- soula High” to Dorothy Bussard. 47. Rosemary Meagher’s unique penmanship to Jane Bateman. 48. Walter Wendt’s “school-girl complexion” to Carl Robbie. 49. Bill Steinbrenner needs all he has, and can’t leave anything. 50. Carolyn Glenn’s place on the Honor Roll to Rufus King. 51. Nina Bachman’s theatrical career to Doris Purdom. The Bitter Root 59 52. “Sims” Broman’s prize-waltzing to all the club-footed Frosh. 53. Ross Angle’s ability at fixing punctured tires in the dark, to Fred Dickman. 54. Vera Wales’s fiddle to George Hartman. 55. Earl Sparks’s curly hair to Melford Anderson. 56. Mac Whitmer’s rosy cheeks to Forrest Schini. 57. Raymond Calkins’s diminutive size to “Hippo” Hanson. 58. Marion Reesman’s shorthand grades to Bernice Nissen. 59. Nellie Morris’s reputation as a mighty hunter to “Arnie” Moffett. 60. Eva Ilirshberg’s snappy clothes to “Sis” Wilburne. 61. Ruth Holmes’s diploma to Neville Baker. 62. Marjory Dickinson’s Glee Club prize to Catherine Gorham. 63. Merlyn Jones’s interest in the Boy Scouts to Myrna Thomas. 64. Mabel Burreson’s rugged bobs to “Spud” Bleakney. 65. Kermit Carroll’s ritzy bow-ties to Ted Thornton. 66. Alicia O’Donnell’s demure, unassuming ways to Helen Price. 67. Fred Nicolet’s romantic Spanish voice and solos to Dick Whitaker. 68. Bertha Van Dorn’s old blue overalls to Connie Baker. 69. Mabel Akerson’s aristocratic place in Bonner society to Elmi Erkkila. 70. Ruth Carney’s permits to Ruby Johnson, our office lady. 71. Mercedes Harner’s abundant supply of brown hair to Mr. Ketcham. 72. Esther Griffin’s ability to make use of her eyes to Angela Lee. 73. Dorothy Rawn’s interest in the University to Helen Putney. 74. Joseph Berg’s boyish shyness to “Buggs” Dwyer. 75. Eugene Hunton’s 180 pounds to Milton Wertz, our diminutive football aspirant. 76. Curtis Connell’s trips to Bozeman to Richard Graven. 77. Clarence Olson’s blonde hair to Francis Richards. 78. Arden Hugos’s basketball ability to “21-Point” King, with the hopes that he will live up to it. 79. Elizabeth Sims’s typing awards to Thula Weisal. 80. Ruby Ewalt’s memories of their good times to Myrtle Moore. 81. Zahlia Snyder’s “mother” parts in all the plays to Martha Davis. 82. “Cal” Johnson isn’t leaving anything; lie’s glad to be out. 83. Dorothy Schultz leaves her lawyer tendencies to “Jinks” Muckier. 84. Dorothy Skeels’s marcels to Mae Watson. 85. Robb Rice’s blushes to Art Rhoden. 86. LaMar Jones’s joyrides in Kathleen’s car to his successor. 87. Emily McClure’s place in the Dramatic Club to Virginia Cooney. 88. Elizabeth Bryan’s water-waves to Mary Morrell. 89. Ruth Haugen’s love of Latin to Miss Hunt. 90. Ray Chapel’s camera to Montana Pierson. 91. Bill Davis’s name’s place on the permit list to Miss Rich. 92. William Dixon’s ability to chauffeur to George Montgomery. 93. Viola Korkalo’s interest in Loyola to Claire Michaud. 94. Edwin Miller’s “Apollo” style to Alfred Withee. 95. Bill Soucie’s Senior Presidency to the lucky one who gets it in ’28. 60 Nineteen Twenty-Seven 96. Clara Wyatt leaves a large quantity of good will to Roberta Tait. 97. Hazel Andrews’s good times she lias had out of school to Ingomar Olson. 98. Margaret Bedard’s college friends to Nancy Lennes. 99. Miriam McMullen’s domestic tranquility to Mr. Kelley and his spouse. 100. Pearl McCormick’s first place in the Senior class to the smart one who gets it in ’28. 101. Francis Kempsev’s blue suit to Leda Young. 102. Howard Hubert’s unmanageable hair to “Packer” Cooney. 103. Leonard Iledinc’s vocal talents to “Alf” Jacobson. 104. Leone Derby’s name to the team that “wins the derby” in track this year. 105. Lois Dixon’s friendly manner to Lois Jane Stephenson. 106. Gertrude McDonough’s swimming art to Francis Proebstel. 107. Evelyn Kranich leaves her journeys up and down Brooks to Mona Fritz. 108. Jean McMurray’s style to Margaret Williamson. 109. Edwin Mertz’s ability to tickle the ivories to Elsie Brown. 110. Lovira Hart’s well-kept notebooks to “Ozzie” Stoverud. 111. Katherine Moore’s poetry prize to Thora Maloney. 112. John Malone’s logging boots to Clifton Hemgrin. 114. Jimmie Likes isn’t leaving anything to anyone. 115. Allen Miller’s “Palmolive” complexion to Don Paddock. 116. Clifford Martin’s Herculean stature to “Cub” Swearingen. 117. Glenn Lockwood’s “purty” wrist-watch to Billie Minnehan. 118. Annie Mayo’s literary ability to Ruth Larson. 119. Christina Kurtz’ scholarship to anyone smart enough to get it. 120. 1 del 1 Griswold’s declamatory pieces to Daniel Clapp. 121. Albert Besancon’s ability to look like his twin to June Mason. 122. Robert Besaneon leaves his twinship to the other Mason twin. Katherine. 123. Thurlow Smoot’s “line” to Harold Jacobson. 124. Edgar Dolum’s allegiance to Ross to Forrest Schini and Russell Watson. 125. Joyce Donaldson’s place in the Girls’ Club Cabinet to LoLo Dunlap. 126. Phil Enderlein’s everlasting studying to Irene Kaek. 129. Harold Fitzgerald’s worldly wisdom to no one. 130. John Reach's freckle cream to Newell Gough. 131. Robert Bates’s act in the Carnival to the next Missoula Hi Phenom. 132. Carl Forssen leaves the responsibility of upholding their reputation as “Arabs” to Don Shotliff. 133. Marguerite Alkire’s hair to Tommy Marlowe, in order that he may light his cigarettes more easily. 134. Dorothy Jeffery’s trips to Seabeck to Elaine Vinal. 135. Stewart Prather’s heavy personality to Pete Lembke. 136. Clause DeWit’s regard, regrets, and memories of their schoolday ro- mance to Gertrude Jones. 137. Stewart Thomas’s heavy responsibilities as Editor of the Annual to the poor, unsuspecting person that has the obligation next year. 138. Wilma Damon’s French heels to Jane Worden. 139. Earl Parks leaves his affection for the girls to “Dobbin” Wagar. 140. Mildred Broman’s rusty-colored hair to Frank Borg. 141. Marian Phelan’s typing speed to Clyde Crego. The Bitter Root 61 WEATHER MUDDY II)c Dailp €rror Temperature High 115 Average 115 Low 115 VOL. MDCVl. NO. 375.8 H .000 Vi AUGTOBER 33. 1947 EXPEDIT ON Es VDDenly REVOLUTION An expedition headed by | Jean Smith, I. F. (1 Findum) left recently for parts known. The object of the excursion is to find tine long lost Olive- Bird. that lays the olives. Second in command is | Emily McClure, who has been interested in olives ever since ! she swallowed an olive in her infancy. (Typographical er- ror. we meant Dining: room ). (Editor’s note: It wasn’t either.) (Now go on with the story.): After leaving the city they plan to turn due south, and keep going until they come to some place. When this wild | country is reached, an indef- inite search will be conducted for an indefinite period. If the Olive Bird is not found soon, they will return home, broken-hearted. Among those participating in the jamboree are Dr. C. De- Wit. the neck specialist: Bet- tv Porter, head conductor of the Clinton Electric Street Railway Company, Inc.: Dor- othy llawn. who lias come all the way from Australia, where she is shepherdess of the governor's sheep, to join the expedition in this new search: John Keaoh, secretary and janitor of the DeSmet Bank and Bust Co.; Margaret Bedard, of the Baekman-Re- j dnrd Laundry Co. Miss Ruth' I Carney will also he a member j of the expedition, as she see- ' retly hopes to gain further fame as an explorer. Tt will he recalled that Dor- othy Rawn and Ruth Carney | domesticated the nut-meg hen a few vears ago. However,’’ Miss Rawn said upon being interviewed. It does nut-meg any difference. We are but after a more important speci- men now. PROFESSOR D’ORAZI INVENTS SPAGHETTI REEL Professor D’Orazi has just made a contribution to science which will facilitate the liar- vest of spaghetti, and lower the price so that it will be within the grasp of all. The new reel can be at- tached to any automobile, Ford, or bicycle. The principle j is entirely hew. Tt is capable of handling thirty strands of the product at once. Each ! line is attached to the catch on the repl: the power is turned on, and all that is nec- essary is to drive through the orchard. It is surely a far cry from the old pitch-fork sis- te m. BRITISH MINISTER RETURNS TO AMERICA Washington. B. C.—Recent- ly: Among those returning home from abroad and Eng- . land on the Edwin Miller air- ship company’s largest ves- sel was Dorothy Skeels, IT. S. Minister to England and all points north. She reports J that there are no wars in sight at present, hut that you never can tell, because the table-fork tuning concerns arc in strained relationship in the two countries. Among others who had pas- sage on the vessel were: Ray | Chapel, who has been studv- ing blue bird conditions in the Canary Islands; Lucille Came- ron, stamp collector at the port of Trans; William Dixon, who has been traveling for his health, and which lie has not yet been able to find; Myrna Thomas, windmill inspector in Venice: Phil Enderlein, who has recently established a new world's record of nine seconds flat in the broad-jump: Mabel Akerson, house maid to the King of France's janitor's secretary; and Dorothy Jef- fery, reindeer m usher in Switzerland. The pilot of the vessel was Frances Hughes, former owner of a crab-ranch near Miles City. On the next departure of the vessel will l� e America’s Ambassador to the Philip- pines. Segundo Mario, who still holds the world’s record in the javelin throw of 375 feet. MAYO WINS ESSAY CONTEST Announcement from nation- al headquarters disclosed that Anna Mayo was the winner of a contest which has caused much interest among the weaker and fairer sex. A great deal of good judg- ment was required to select the prize-winning essay. The contestants and their subjects were: Margaret Alkire. Ts a Zebra a Black Animal With White Stripes, or a White An- imal With Black Stripes?” Pearl McCormick, The Plas- tic Age of Goldfish : Esther (: ri ffln, l )oes an ld Man With Whiskers Sleep With Them Inside, or Outside the Covers, and Miss Mavo’s, Advice to Backward Girls. The strongest points of Miss Mayo's prize-wininng essay were that introductions are never necessary, and not to go PRICE: What have you? t IN USURPIA President Lamar Jones Loses Throne, But Re- tains Life A revolution Is sweeping Usurpia off its feet, accord- ing to earliest reports im- aginable. The president, who in private life is Lamar Jones, lias flown to the hanks cf Donaldson Creek, (named in honor of its discoverer), where lie is setting up house- keeping. The leader «if the Revolu- tionary forces is Tine Mar- tin. formerly customary in- spector of duties, at the Cap- itol, Boo. Mr. Martin says that he was not satisfied with the President’s method of pro- viding for homeless canarv birds. A conference was he’d between the victorious gen- erals today. The Canary pol- icy will i.e to provide each with a private stable and yard, and also a caretaker, who will be Mildred Bromaa. former acrobat of the Jlgfleld follies. The population, Robert Bates. Margaret Stevens, Fred Nicolet. and Helen Roon- ey, have quieted up consid- erably since the publication of the policy. The former President has agreed to come back to civ- ilization. provided he is giv- en a pension of nt least $2.50 per year, and is allowed to roller skate on the Palace lawn at least twice a week. Everything has the� ebv been cleared up, and tranquil- ity reigns supreme over the country again. FAMOUS SWIMMER SWIMS FAR Gertrude “Ederle” McDon- ough astounded the natives of Lolo by appearing in their fair metropolis clad in her bathing suit, (which, she announces, she has named Violet” because it is sin-ink- ing.) and a lot of grease. Investigation disclosed that Miss McDonough swam from Missoula to Lolo during a re- cent cloud burst which filled the irrigation ditches t«� over- flowing. making possible this remarkable, feat. Upon being interviewed, the swimmer, who has gained in- ter-city fame, said that she was waiting for a deluge, in order to attempt a swim to the look-out on Mt. Sentinel. to a movie for the sake of a picture, for it really wasn’t being done in this day and age. 62 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Clje JBailp Crror Entered as 43rd « lass mail somewhere around here, quite nwhile ag:o. Published only once. EDITORS Nelson Thomas Jones TYPESETTP1RS Thomas Jones Nelson PENCIL-SHARPENERS Jones Nelson Thomas Again we dofl’ our hats to the march of progress. It WILL march; why try to stop it? Our fair city is about to see a rise in prosperity. (No, a yeast factory isn’t to be in- stalled.) There 1ms been talk lately of establishing a submarine base under our co- lossal bridge. Ladles, gentle- men, and those that are neither, think what this would mean for our future and our village! We have to go to press right now, but just keep on thinking, and let us know your conclusion. MUSICAL ORGANIZATION INFLICTS PROGRAM Professor Kerin it Carroll’s students demonstrated their musical disinclinations at a delightful recital given at the Prather Music Hall last Tues- day morning. An immense crowd viewed the initial ap- pearance of the city’s younger artists. Dainty little Harriett� Lynn, dressed as a squash, gave a very unique impersona- tion of “The Night Before Christmas.” Little Junior Kroman. and Allen Miller, Jr., danced the “Lowland Fling’’ to tlie tune of “I'm Forever Blowing Bub- bles, which was sung softly and lowly by Prof. Carroll. Next the sweet little Hugos triplets, Mary. Marian and Marietta, pleased with a duet, the meat - cutter’s melody, “Butcher Arms Around Me. Honey.” Little Marmaduke Prather was unable to sing his solo, “Onion Time in Bermuda,” owing to a delay caused by the flat tire on Mr. Prather's Dodge. Professor Carrol, as a last number, heartily thanked the patrons for their patronage, and announced that the next affair would take place some time the previous week. I cure anything, including | bacon. See me about your i ailments, as well as affairs of the heart. Dr. Mabel Rostad, Mostany Place. Walkem Boulevard.—Adv. NOTED SCIENTIST MAKES FIND A discovery that will per- haps revolutionize the music industry was made at the State Music Meet, which is being held in Clinton. Dr. John Malone, who lias been searching for the lost chord, heard of the renowned , meet and cranked up his “Whoopee” and hied himself thither. He arrived just in time for the finals of the Jewish Harp contest. Upon putting on his specs, he dis- covered with atsonishment that, hanging on little Os- wald Connell’s harp, was the lost chord in all its glories. Oswald is the spectacular son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Con- nell, (Mrs. Connell, nee Ruth Haugen). Dr. Malone plans to put the cute little chord in alcohol, and then get a copy-right on it. Later lie plans to send it to the William Lloyd Davis Academy. Upon graduation, he will become secretary of the Fillum Fountain Pen com- pany, under the managership of Bertha Van Dorn. Dr. Malone will undoubted- ly receive the 1947 Blumen- tlial medal for doing the greatest service to dumb ani- mals. It will be recalled that last i year's medal was finally | awarded to Rev. Edgar Daigle, who perfected a means for caring for orphaned and down- ) cast mosquitoes. OPERA-GOERS AMUSED. Patrons of the Holmes Greater Babel Opera House were moved to hpsteries by the rendition of an impres- sive piccolo trio by Marvel Cowan, Hazel Andrews, and Ruth Serivner last Tuesday morning. It was here that 1 Ruth Serivner moved the au- dience to tears when she sang tlve bass notes that the pic- colo would not reach. Then by “doubling up” on three i piccolos. Hazel Andrews j played a duet called Till They I Meet Again,” by Ben Turpin, j Marvel Cowan beat out a I wonderful solo on the bass drum, and as there was no one left In tlie ball by this time they quit entertaining and went home. Miss Eva Herschberg, reg- istered at the Torrents Hotel, is in town from her diamond mine up the Bitter Root. As yet. Miss Herschberg has not been able to find any dia- monds in her mine, but, as she digs fast and furiously day after day, she hopes to realize her ambition some day in the near future. Helmer Fallman. hop-toad collector, flavored the city with a visit recently. He is registered at the Insomnia Hotel, where he plans to camp while in town. TRIO TROTS THROUGH. Our fair city was made the stopping place overnight, to- day, of three famous person- ages. The Misses Rosemary Meagher. Wilma Damon, and Dorothy Stark, known as “The Gold-fish Globe Trotters,” are on their way around tlie world. When interviewed concern- ing the jaunt, Miss Meagher said. “Yes, tills is our sev- enty-fourth time around the old bean and we have been on our way fifty-eight days on this trip, starting from Bo- nita. We have only 24,975 miles more to go before we reach home.” NOBLE INVENTION IS INVENTED Clara Wyatt and Elizabeth Bryan have perfected an in- vention that will set the world a-thinklng. They were swimming in Switzerland when the clever Idea struck their minds. The invention is an automatic electric-sardine-catching - at- tachment-for-submarines. No doubt the commercial world, and especially' fisher-men of the fishing regions, will be overjoyed at the invention, for all the sardines have to do is to swim right into tlie cans. The cans are then sealed and shipped for market. MADRID TO BENEFIT. Madrid. Just Now: Stewart Thomas. DeEtta .Tones, and Bernice Nelson, j joint owners and editors of “Tlie Daily Error, have pur- chased, through their agents in Spain, the entire interests of El Toro De Caramba Stables ” They plan to conduct big- ger and better frog and hop- toad - races. Orders will go forward to build cement pools and race tracks in order to train the little “beasties for the premier race of tDe sea- son which will be conducted against the frogs owned and trained by Count Yerkards of Rushalong. KEEP COOL We freeze anything from looks to cream PRICE-RICE ICE COMPANY Margaret Price, Chief F reezer Robb Rice, Chief Melter. KATCHUM AND JIPPUM COLLECTION AGENCY We collect anything, including stamps. OWEN-MOORE COLLECTION AGENCY. The Bitter Root 63 jfcocifti� Society for the week ending recently was rather slack. | owing to the shortage of pink dye, so essential to pink teas. Nevertheless, there were enough weddings. dances, birthdays, etc., to make this page possible. Out Side Club Celebrates. The Out Side Club was turned inside out at an hilar- ious reunion Saturday morn- ing at the Clifford Martin Homestead on Mi. Jumbo. ( Mrs. Martin, formerly Isabel ] McMullen, entertained the | guests with a few of herkrolcal selections. Those were re- ceived spontaneously by her audience, after which the group played Blind Man’s Bluff until a late hour. A delightful lunch was served to the following: Miss Mar- jorie Dickinson. Butte’s lead- ing linoleum tuner, who is en- joying a few days in her home town, and .lames Tikes, minister to the Mediterranean. Miscellaneous Shower. A miscellaneous shower was upheld for Elizabeth Sim at 2:30 a. m., Friday. The young lady is to he the bride of Raymond Calkins, who has recently obtained his M. S. (Milk Squeezer’s) degree from Montana State College. Dur- ing the performance a thunder storm was progressing favor- ably outside. The future bride was unavoidably surprised with all the produce showered on her. Everything went merrily until Miss Sim became encapacitated when she was accidently lilt with an egg- beater. She was revived by Dr. Mabel Akerson, who is in charge of the city hospitals in Rowdyville, and proceeded to give orders for the luncheon, which was devoured with no comments. After this the victims departed for their homesteads and other places of abode. Those who sacri- ficed their hard-earned shekels to buy presents for the bride to-be were Rev. Jean McMur- ray. foreign minister to Butte; Miss Verna Danfroth. mosqui- to-net inspector: Thelma Brown, private secretary to Arden Hugos, the ash-man; Zahlia Snyder, collector of that rare insect, bad debts; Dorothy Schultz, famous toe- dancer of Arlee: and Helen Wagar, prima donna from Af- ghanistan. SWIPE’EM AND HOCK’EM PAWNSHOP Bring in your cast-off belongings GLENN AND REESMAN Call any time 13 Black Cat Avenue Prather’s Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Pra- ther entertained at a morn- ing street-car ride last Mon- day morning at 5:30, in cele- bration of the eleventh anni- versary of Mrs. Prather’s twenty-fifth birthday. Mrs. Prather will be remembered by her classmates as Evelyn Kranieh. After the journey to Lolo and hack, a dainty breakfast of hot cakes and maple syrup, followed by chili and crackers, was served by the hostess In their little love- nest on Pioklehurst Ave. One couple attended the affair, the Rev. Mr. James A. Holmes : i ml his wife. nee. Marian Phelan. Bates’ Week-End Party. Mrs. Marian Judge Bates lias as her guests over the week-end at her suburban home on the island. manv celebrites, among whom are Mabel Burreson, who has just returned from a successful singing tour in Greenland: Joan Baker. President of the Chicago y m C. . Ida Francis Posner, successor to the lai I’aderewski, and 'lif- ford Jacobson, the widower toll-gate collector of the Pa- nama Canal. Personal The Rev. Mr. James A. Holmes, accompanied by his wife. Mrs. Holmes, arrived in Missoula last night from their station in Abba Dabba. where Mr. Holmes is assistant man- ager of the Sultan’s stables. Mr. Holmes will be the prin- cipal sneaker of the reunion of the Class of ’27. of Missoula County High School. The Holmeses expect to stay at least three hours. Mr and Mrs. Earl Sparks and their three little flashes were in town from their ranch up the Flathead. Mrs. Sparks will be remembered as Lovira Hart. Among the notables of the midday visitors sojourning in our rising hamlet over the week-end is Maxine I larlan. dean of women and children nt the Frenchtown Teachers’ Agency. Miss I dell Griswold, who lias just won the honor of being tlie champion nail-driver ■ f Missoula has received word of the recent marriage of Miss Send us your clothes SEND US YOUR CLOTHES And you won’t rec- ognize them when you get them back. BACHMAN AND BEDARD STEAM LAUNDRY Zahlia Snyder and Mr. How- ard Hubert. Both will he re- membered by many perspir- ing friends. Mrs. Herbert will be remembered especially as the patron saint of M. IT. B. Frances Hughes has just returned from a successful singing and dancing tour through the Fiji Isles. Vera Wales is spending a few days in the fair city in order to look into the condi- tions of wayward mice. Miss Wales has just secured a di- vorce from her third husband, Allen Miller, on (lie grounds of coffee. Mr. Miller is the head usher of the Y. V. C. A. there. Alvina Lee is honoring the city by a visit from Van- couver, where she holds the position of head hasher at the Fitzgerald restaurant. Miss Lee reports that Carl Forssen is also In Vancouver, but was unable to come to Missoula because he is confined In the hospital with a sprained ear. Leone Derby took the “der- by” in the pancake eating con- test held recently in Pekin, China. Miss Derby is very proud of her victory as also is her manager, Robert Dunlap. Miss Derby has been in train- ing since 1317. Elsie Ouilette. owner of the Ouiiette Turnip Orchards. Inc., is in town for her weekly spending orgy. Madame Bertha Thibodeau has accepted a position as the star mannequin of the Al- mighty Dollar Shoppe’’ on Broadway, which is managed by Mac Whitmer and is re- puted to have a capital of at least $1.25. Miriam McMul- len Is the dresser of tills fa- mous concern and as Mr. Whitmer advocates hjring old school mates, he has bestowed upon Clarence Johnson the co- veted position of janitor. Mabel Day has realized her life ambition by remaining an old maid for twenty successive years after her grand nation from M. H. S. in ’27. Al- though Miss Day lias had many unexciting proposals (one of which was over the telephone, but he had the wrong number), she has been steadfast to her undying de- sire. TRY OUR COFFEE BUT DON’T LAUGH You mav be old and weak yourself someday. EWALT’S CAFE 64 Nineteen Twenty-Seven MISSOULA BEATS DESMET. Better Babies Bring Banner. A tide of Purple and Gold engulfed the Black and Blue of DeSmet when Hedine’s Battling Mongeese and Smoot’s Gutting Razors met in the Stein brenner One-1 ting Sta- dium (named in honor of Win. Steinbrenner, vice president of the National Pickle-Brine Syndicate) in an epic making football game held to cele- brate homecoming. When the last monuments of civilization have crumbled to ruin, when the last mean of the last sax- ophone has died away, when Chicago has become a safe place for human habitation, this great football game will still be remembered. How young Albert Besancon. Jr., converted a foul, raced eighty yards and dived the remain- ing twenty for a touchdown; how Joseph Daigle, when de- feat seemed imminent, tore down the enemy’s goal-posts, making a replace kick impos- sible. and when “Hazzee” Wendt, with the referee and two other DeSmet players on his back raced sixty yards for a broken field run, was a sight to make the strongest men break down and sob like children. The climax of be game came when Junior Fitz- gerald put the football in his shoe and threw it over the bar for a field goal. The game ended with the score 0-7 in favor of the Missoula eleven. ‘ONE ROUND” MERTZ DEFEATS “LOLLYPOP” THRAILKILL IN PREMIER Ring Classic of the Decade. Bonner. Mont.—Special to The Error: Befnie a record crowd of two million people assembled in the Soucie Sta- dium and aided by the rene- gade referee. “Fat” Hunton, “One-Round” Mertz bit. yelled, and scratched his way to vic- tory over his lighter, but bet- ter looking opponent. the mighty soprano-voiced “Lolli- pop” Thrailkill. The decisive blow was struck in the second round. The Fight By Rounds. “One-Round” leapt from his corner and landed a punch two points aft Referee Huton’s ear. Timekeeper Ross Angle retal- iated by turning the stop- watch hack fifteen minutes. Thrailkill strolled languidly from his corner and bowed to DANCE i if you can) at DOLUM’S DIZZY DANCING DEN Rubber Floor Punk Music CLARENCE OLSON’S ONE-PIECE ORCH ESTRA Prices 11 n reasonable the crowd. Fight started in earnest. “One-Round” trip- ped over the water-bucket, and Referee Hunton dealt ‘Champ’ Thrailkill a reverse left hook to the right lower incisor. Round one ended with “Lolli- pop gam el v fighting with “One-Round” for possession nf tiie waterbueket. Round Two. “Lollipop” staggered out without aid of his crutches and delivered a staggering blow at tlie nearest ring-post. “One-Round” dug a spiked shoe into “Lolly’s” ear and at the same time dealt Manager Joe Berg a resounding smack in the eye with a horse-shoe extracted from “Lolly's” glove. Referee Hunton led the counter attack, and “Lolli- pop” retreated slowly toward the fire escape. The second round ended with the crowd yelling loudly for the candy peddlers. Personal Sidelights “Champ” Mertz will receive two street-car slugs and an unsigned check for $15,000 as his share of the gate. Mrs “Lollipop” Thrailkill, nee Viola Hedine, ’27, an- nounces that her once-famous spouse will retire to their Banana Orchard at the distant metropolis of Frenchtowri an 1 devote his time to pinochle and the taming of Mexican Jumping Beans. “Niblick” Lockwood Arrives For Annual Golf Tilt. One of Missoula's former athletes Is primed to win the annual club breaking joust to be held in the village during homecoming. Lockwood’s decisive defeat of the Coral Gables’ Champ. Art Akerson. wins him the right to meet the winner of t lie Spring-Fever Handicap Tournament, held by the wealths Door-Knob Manufac- turer, Angus Clunie. FITZGERALD AND O’DONNELL ITALIAN BAKERS Clothespins, Horsecollars Canopeners, etc. ROBERT BATES’ FISH-HOOKS Guaranteed to catch anything from meas- les to oysters No bait necessary; each hook is in- dividual. LOVE PIRATE DEPORTED. Word has been received bv the Missoula friends of tlie arrest and deportation from Turkey, of the International Love Pirate, the spectacular Louis Cormier. Mr. Cor- mier will he remembered as one of the dashing “Beau Brummels” of the class of 1027; and his former class- mates join in wishing him better luck in the future. ROLLER SKATING SQUAD LEAVES FOR TOURNEY Led by their captain. Rose- mary Meagher, the Hi Pres- sure Skating Team left to- morrow morning to compete in the great Tent Stakes Han- dicap Roller Skating Tourna- ment. The probable line-up for the Missoula Team will be: Miriam Newton. Bench Warmer. Esther Judge, Skate Me- chanic. Wilma Damon, Wheel Spin- ner. Dorothy Russell, Right skate. Esther Lien. T eft Skate. Paul Runyon. Cheap Skate. Mascot. Paul Runyan’s Blue Ox. Laundrymen Conference. The Women Laundrymen Association opened their weekly conference in Evaro last Monday morning, by play- ing “Button, Button. Who’s Got the Button?” Andy An- derson was elected Honorary President, and Mercedes Mai- ner Acting Executive. Christi- na Kurtz was Pablo’s repre- sentative. while Merlin Jones represented the booming me- tropolis of Ovando. T O D A Y ! 1 ! DISMAL THEATER Ivan “Dusty” Rhoads Presents Richard “Dix” Dunton in “O-YAH, THE HAYMAKER” Sequel to “Omar, the Tent Maker.” Un- supported bv a dizzy cast, including “PEGGY” JOYCE DONALDSON MARY “PICK FORD” LEE VIOLA “DANA” KORKALO HARRY “LANGDON” LYNN See it now. if you can stand it—Shows con- tinually from 2 to 2 to toot. INFLICTED BY THE PA RKS-SPARKS FILM CORP’N. The Bitter Root 65 66 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 67 68 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Class of ’28 In the fall of 1924 one of the most spirited bunches of Freshies entered M. H. 8. They distinguished themselves the first year by leading the Honor Foil. This was a good start for the class, and they have gone steadily forward ever since. The next year with Miss Swearingen for sponsor, they elected Allan Smith, president; Marian Wilcox, vice-president, and Lawrence Prather, secretary and treasurer. The class divided, and put on two side shows in the Carnival. The name of the boys7 act was, “Leaves From a Flapper7s Sewing Book,” and the girls’, “Old Sweethearts.” Last fall they returned to take up the work of the Juniors. This time they elected Clifton Hemgren, president; Daniel Clapp, vice-president, and Law- rence Prather, secretary. Their stunt for the Carnival this year was entitled “Natural Wonders.” They are now making preparations for the Junior Prom, which, as usual, is predicted to be the best ever. They have sold tickets for a show, and given several sales and a dance to raise money for the great event. The class of ’28 is now on the last lap of its Junior year, and will take its place next fall as the Senior class. With the fine record the class has made in high school, we feel sure that it will capably fill the vacancy left by the class of ’27. The Bitter Root 69 70 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 71 72 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Class of ’29 The class of ’29. like all others, served a year as Freshmen. Not being allowed to organize, they were unable to assert themselves much the first year. The Freshman basketball team, however, won over tin Sophomores and Juniors, and gave the mighty Seniors a hard fight to win the laurels. With the beginning of their year as Sophomores, they returned with re- newed energy, and seemed determined to make a name for their class. They organized enough to produce a side show at the Senior Carnival, and “Snaps” proved to be a clever little act. This class has shown itself to be worthy of the place of Juniors, and if the finish is as remarkable as the beginning, it will be a class long to be remembered. The Bitter Root 73 FRESHMEN 74 Nineteen Twenty-Seven 76 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Class of ’30 With the opening of school in the fall of 1926 a new class entered the portals of M. II. 8. to take its place among the preceding classes. They bore all the earmarks of Freshmen, and for the first few weeks seemed frightened and much in awe of the upper classmen, especially the Seniors. As time passed, however, they grew accustomed to their surroundings (which had seemed so queer at first) and their fear vanished. No longer did they have to hunt in vain for their classrooms or stay forty-five minutes after school for being tardy. Because of a faculty ruling the class was not allowed to organize, but that did not hinder their progress. The names of a large number of their members appeared on the Honor Roll, and a few belonged to those organizations which are open to Freshmen. Now. as the first stage of their high school career is nearing a close, no one would recognize them as the same shy and bashful youngsters who were first seen in M. II. 8. last fall. Next year they will be Sophomores, and have the opportunity to show their superiority over the next group of Freshmen. The Bitter Root 77 78 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Students’ Association The Students7 Association is one of the largest organizations in school, containing around eight hundred members. The membership fee this year is the same as last year, namely, $2.50, which admits the member to all athletic contests and a year’s subscription to the Konah. As this is perhaps the most important organization in school, everyone should strive to assist it in every way possible. This year’s officers are: Thurlow Smoot, president ; Allan Smith, vice-president; and Mary Lee, secretary. Mr. Ennis is the permanent treas- urer and faculty adviser. The Bitter Root 79 Athletic “M” Club The Athletic “M” Club is composed of those boys who have made letters in any of the three sports, namely, football, basketball, and track. The dues of the organization are twenty-five cents a month. The officers are: Algot Olson, president; “Stew” Prather, vice-president; and “Buzz” Thibodeau, secretary-treasurer. 80 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Girls’ Club Cabinet The Girls’ Club is the largest organization in Missoula High School, outside the classes. It is composed of all the girls in school. Officers for this year were: Helen Rooney, president; Mary Lee, vice-president; and Eveline Blumenthal, secretary. The aim of the club is to create a spirit of friendliness and cooperation among the girls, and to get the girls all acquainted with each other. To foster this feeling, and give the girls more of a responsibility for taking part in meet- ings, sectional meetings were held during the year, in which things of interest to the girls personally were discussed. A dance was given March 4. to which the girls invited the boys, made out their programs, and did everything boys are usually supposed to do. It was a great success. Social service work is carried out during the year, and many needy fami- lies of Missoula are happier for help from the Girls’ Club. Also each new girl or Freshman girl was taken under the wing of some upperclassman for guidance during the year. The club presented “The Knock-out” at the Senior Carnival. The five committees supervising the work of the Girls’ Club are: The social service committee, Eveline Blumenthal, chairman, and Miss Ida McDon- ald, sponsor; the membership committee, Marjory Dickinson, chairman, and Miss Noble, sponsor; the program committee, Helen Rooney, chairman, and Miss Adams, sponsor; the social committee, Mary Lee, chairman, and Miss Mair. sponsor; and the financial committee. Pearl McCormick, chairman, and Miss Bailey, sponsor. The Bitter Root 81 THE KONAH Established December 18. 1913. Entered as second-class matter Sept. 18. 1925, at the postoffice at Missoula. Montana, under the act of March 3, 187!). (Pronuonced Kon-ah. It Is the word for Hitter Hoot in the language of the Shoshone Indians. The school is indebted to that great artist of Western Life, E. S. Paxson. for this appropriate title for the student publication.) Published every Friday Missoula County High Higgins. Eddy and Connell Avenues Thurlow Smoot ........... A nnie Mayo Franklin Thrailkill ) Glenn Lockwood f Eveline Blumenthal 1 Zalilia Snyder Alicia O’Donnell Marian Phelan Joyce Donaldson...... Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor ___Sport Editors .........Feature .......Personals ...Senior Class Reporters Ellsworth Broman Eugene Huntori Emily McClure Carl Stetson Viola Hedlne Dorothy Rawn Bernice Nelson Business Staff Jimmy Holmes Business Manager John Keach Assistant Business Manager Hubert linden Circulation Manager Margaret Ronan Faculty Adviser Per Year .....................$1.50 Single Copies.....................5c S. A. Club Subscription. $1.00. 82 Nineteen Twenty-Seven THE KONAH Established December 18. 1913. Entered as second-class matter Sept. 18, 1925, at the postoffice at Missoula, Montana, under the act of March 3, 1879. (Pronuonced Kon-ah. It is the word for Bitter Root in the language of tlie Shoshone Indians. The school is indebted to that great artist of Western Life, E. S. Paxson, for this appropriate title for the student publication.) Published every Friday Missoula County High foundeoljfbr'nAWSOH. 1021 W || Wli. ?AS50ClK Higgins, Eddy and Connell Avenues Eveline Blumenthal ....Editor-in-Chief Bill Davis Carl Forssen i Sports Editors Clifford Jacobson ) Evelyn Kranich .............. Feautre Margaret Price ....................... Eugene Hunton........Assistant Editor Nellie Morris ............. Personals Betti Porter ..................Senior Class Daniel Clapp ........... Junior Class Hazel Andrews .............. Exchange ................ Musical Organizations News Rita Mercer, .Tames Scott, Clause DeWit. Dorothy Mayo. Eugene Sunderlin, Dorothy Skeels, Joe Zuber, Ramona Noll, Morris Silver, Harriet Walker. John Keach Philip Patterson Michael Deevy.. . Ivan Rhoads..... Per Year. Business Staff .....................................Business Manager ........ ............ ....Assistant Business Manager ................................ Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Margaret Reman—Faculty Adviser_________________________ ....$1.50 Single Jopi.es 5 c S. A. Club Subscription, $1.00. The Bitter Root 83 Boys’ Vocational Club The purpose of the Boys’ Vocational Club is to promote interest in stock- judging and to train a team to represent M. II. S. at the annual stock-judging contest held at Bozeman each year. This year Missoula’s team, coached by Mr. Scotty Brown, was unusually successful, winning the western district cham- pionship and tying for third place in tin state contest. The team was com- posed of Ivan Rhoads, president of the club; Curtis Connell, vice-president; and Clause DeWit, secretary. 84 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Pep Club “Pep, enthusiasm, pep!” was the slogan of the Pep Glut) this year. The club is made up of students selected by the Junior and Senior classes, and who pledge themselves to stir up pep and school spirit when it is needed during the year. Eighteen members is the limit set. For this year the officers were: Edgar Daigle, president; William Soucie, vice-president; Hernice Nelson, sec- retary and treasurer, and Robert Bates, Yell King. The Bitter Root 85 Radio Club This year’s Radio Club was composed entirely of boys, and was sponsored by Mr. Paul Wilson. Officers were elected the first part of each semester. The presidents during this year were William Soueie and Robert Boden. Meetings were held every two weeks, sometimes in the evenings. Discussions were given pertaining to inventions and developments of the radio. Several sales were given to help the club along, and new sets were installed in the radio clubroom as a result of these. The club presented “The Hidden Witness” at the Senior Carnival in November. 86 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Orchestra About twenty-four students composed the M. II. S. orchestra. Instru- ments played in it were the cello, violin, trombone, cornet, bugle, drums and piano. It was directed by Mrs. Price, with Virginia Muckier as president, and Thurlow Smoot, secretary. The orchestra was kept very busy all the year, playing at assemblies, musicals, business organization meetings, and broadcast- ing over radio station KVOM of the State I'niversitv, which it did several times. Our orchestra also went to the State Music Meet at Livingston, where it took first place. Because of the fine way in which it performed, the Girls’ Glee Club was much in demand this year. Many delightful programs were given at assem- blies and broadcast over the radio, and several numbers were given at the musi- cals. held to raise money to buy a grand piano for the school, and to send Mis- soula High’s musicians to the Music Meet at Livingston, where they won first place. The president was Lois Jane Stephenson, and secretary-treasurer. Dixie Lagoni. Mrs. Price was the director. The Girls’ Quartet, composed of Ramona Noll. Kay Lind, Mary Morrell and Margaret Price, won first place at the State Music Meet. Furthermore, the Girls’ Trio, composed of Margaret Price. Kay Lind and Ramona Noll, won first place, as did also the Girls’ Duct consisting of Margaret Price and Ramona Noll. Girls’ Glee Club The Bitter Root Under the direction of Mrs. Price, the Boys’ Glee Club progressed rapidly this year. Officers were Bill Steinbrenner, president, and Clifford Martin, secretary-treasurer. Twelve of the hoys in the club were selected to go to the Music Meet at Livingston. They won second place. The Boys’ Quartet was composed of Harry Lynn, Fred Ni colet, Gaspard Cote and Clinton Newman. They performed several times at assemblies, and broad- cast numbers over KUOM. They also took second place in the State Music Meet. Nineteen Twenty-Seven Boys’ Glee Club Mi- Va-Yo-La Campfire Girls are a group of Junior and Senior girls under the sponsorship of Miss Elsie Wadell. The officers were: Pearl McCormick, president; Elsie Aronson, vice-president; Alvina Lee, secretary, and Olive Har- nett, treasurer. This club was very active all the year. Social service work was done at Christmas time for several needy families of Missoula. A basketball team, coached by Betty Peterson of the University, organized in ’26, wax continued this year with great success. The Mother and Daughter Banquet, given last year, was repeated and will become an annual affair. The Bitter Root Mi-Wa-Yo-La Campfire Girls 90 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Girls’ Chorus The Girls’ Chorus is composed of about sixty girls. Since no tryouts are held, any girl in school may belong. This serves a real purpose, too, as it un- covers much prospective material for the Girls’ Glee Club. It is directed by Mrs. Price. Louise Vincent is secretary. Besides learning many songs, the girls study composers, and the different types of music, making it a brief course in musical appreciation. The Junior Glee Club is composed of Freshmen and Sophomore girls, train- ing under Miss Gladys Price, and are potential Senior Glee Club members. This year’s officers were: Geneva Sumner, president; Helen Price, secretary, and Katherine Peat, treasurer. Dorothy Bussard is the accompanist. The Junior Glee Club sang at many assemblies and meetings last year. Junior Glee Club The Bitter Root Missoula High’s Forensic Club is a new and very successful organization. Debates were held at the meetings on topics suggested by the members, and on the subject for the State Interscholastic Debate Contest, after which there was open discussion by the club as a whole. The Forensic Club is a stimulation to those who are taking debate, and is very helpful. The officers this year were: Harold Fitzgerald, president; Helen Wagar. vice-president, and Viola Iledine and Rita Mercer, secretaries. The team won the district championship, but lost to Libby in the state semi-finals. Nineteen Twenty-Seven Forensic Club The Bitter Root A very busy and active organization in M. II S. is the Tusitala Girl Reserves. Officers of the club for this year.were Ramona Noll, president; Gertrude Jones, vice-president; Elaine Vinal, secretary; and Harriet Walker, treasurer. To raise money for the work it does, hot dogs, cream puffs, cake, and candy were sold several times during the year. As a result, much social service work was done, some interesting parties held at Hallowe’en, Christmas, and St. Patrick’s time, and many other good times had. A new feature of the club was the ukulele club just started. “The Fatal Question,” put on at the Senior Carnival, came in a close second. Sponsors of the club were Miss Eloise Baird, .Airs. Theodore Shoemaker, Miss Alver, Miss Carson, and .Miss Tallman. Tusitala Girl Reserves 94 Nineteen Twenty-Seven A-Ki-Yu-Ha-Pi Campfire Girls The A-K[-YI -IIA-PI Campfire Girls is an organization that is growing steadily and promises to in a real live-wire in M. 11. S. soon. Several hot-dog and candy sales were held during the year, to obtain money for social service, and other worthwhile activities of the club. The officers were: Dorothy Lee, president; Lucille Mix, vice-president; Cecilia Mix, secretary; and Miss Hazel Tallman. sponsor. The Bitter Root 95 Spanish Club This year’s Spanish club, under the sponsorship of Miss Hazel Tollman, has accomplished much worth while. All second year students are members of the club. The meetings are very interesting. Spanish jokes and stories are told, Spanish games played, and Spanish plays presented by members, and once in a while—um! a chili party! The officers this year were Fred Xicolet, president; Joan Baker, secretary: and Bernice Xelson, treasurer. “Caramba,” the Spanish club sideshow in the Senior Carnival, was award- ed the much-coveted first place, with the accompanying box of candy. A few times during the year, the Spanish club of the State University, and that of the high school cooperated in putting on some good programs. 96 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Band After several years without a band, Missoula High has been fortunate in getting the service of Mr. Iloelscher to direct one this year. Besides playing in assembly several times, the band played at most of the football games, thus affording much entertainment and pep to the crowds. Good luck to them in the future! The Bitter Root 97 Dramatic Club This year has been a most interesting and successful one for the Dramatic club. Several plays were given during the year at assemblies, and short skits presented at the meetings. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all who went to see the annual one-act play contest in November. The three plays presented were “The Missing Link” by Frances Faick, ’26; “An Interrupted Courtship” by Louise Lubrecht, ’26; and “Efficiency Plus” by Covell Skeels, ’26. The last-named won the contest. The club presented a play written by Mary Lee of the class of ’27 at the Little Theater tournament, held during the state track meet in May. As a crowning achievement to their work, the Dramatic club gave “Seven- teen” by Booth Tarkington, as the big play of the year. Mrs. Vera Mae Bmegger was the dramatic coach. 98 Nineteen Twenty-Seven i SEVENTEEN The Dramatic club selected Booth Tarkington’s “Seventeen” as the major production of the year. Needless to say, it scored a big success. The cast was as follows: Willie Baxter Jane ............ Loin Pratt....... Mrs. Baxter Mr. Baxter Genesis ......... Johnnie Watson May Pa roller.... Joe Bullitt Clifford Martin ...Mabel Carnali .Margaret Price . .Zahlia Snyder Bob Bates ..Edgar Daigle ....Paul Keith Emily McClure Howard Hubert I i looted Mr. Pa roller (Jeorge (Too pur Ethel Boke Wallie Banks...... Mary Brooks Electrician ...... Asst. Electrician “Floppit ... Business ......... by Mrs. Bruegger Eugene Huuton Harold Fitzgerald ...Martha Davis . ..Clifton Ilemgren ......I dell Griswold .........Jean Smith ....Frank Look wood “Toodles .....C. C. Newman • ( HIMES OF NORMANDY” Both of the glee clubs will present a light comic opera. “Chimes of Nor- mandy,” in June. This will end a very successful season for the musical organizations of the high school. The parts are as follows: Serpolette ...............Ramona Noll Germaine ................Helen Rooney Gertrude ................Marjorie Zell Jeanne ..........................Pearl McCormick Maiiette Zahlia Snyder Suzanne Rosemary Meagher Henri Jean Grenieheux Gaspnrd ..... The Bailli... Registrar Assessor ....... Notary ........... Fred Nieolet ..Harry Lynn Eugene Sager . C. C. Newman Jimmie Hansen Carl Korssen Eugene Hunton BPS I NESS Business Manager........Richard Harkness Dramatics Director Mrs. Bruegger Assistant Director..........Fred Nieolet Costings.....................Lois Jane Stevenson f Frank Look wood Stage Managers ..•! Everett Crane [David Rusk Directed by Mrs. T. A. rice and Mrs. Bruegger. The Bitter Root 99 Caramba —Senior Carnival. mmsmt SSs MSs® wmdtofSmta «a HRgi • § ifrv «W-s pm i S 5; ! S V;� . im M •ISM'� 100 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Senior Carnival This year’s carnival was judged by all to be one of the most successful ever held. Miss Rich was the sponsor and LaMar Jones was the manager, which was one of the big reasons for its success. As usual the side shows were put on first, after which the main show was put on in the auditorium. The prize-winning side-show was given by the Spanish club, “Caramba,” thereby winning the box of chocolates as the prize. After the hilarious time in the main building, everyone flocked over to the gymnasium to “strut their stuff.7’ The Bitter Root 101 102 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 103 r « mu Football By winning six consecutive games and losing only to the state champions, Missoula High’s scrappy team made an enviable record. With only five vet- erans Coach Stegner built a Purple and Hold team that surprised the state. They showed they weren’t a “fineweather” team in the Havre game. Playing in a hostile city, with two veterans lost by ineligibility just before the game, the team fought hard and never stopped scrapping until the final gun. though the score was hopelessly against them. Hats off to a real Missoula High team! Missoula, 0; Butte, 0. 104 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Football Personnel STEWART PRATIIER Captain Center “Stew” was the back- bone of the team. Play- ing his third year he starred in every game and was very valuable at the pivot position. As a cap- tain “Stew” was even better; all worked their hardest to show they were behind him. Coach’s first, and Scott’s third, all- state. I)ELMER MEEKER Captain-elect Quarterback This was “Tad’s” first year but he was in there all the time and scrapped hard all the time. lie will lead the team next year and will be plenty hard to stop. Coach’s second all- state team, and Scott’s third. Manager “Stew” Thomas and Assistant Coach “Vince” Crimmins worked hard for the success of the 1926 team, and both deserve much credit. The Bitter Root 105 ERNEST WILLIAMS Guard “Ernie” was small blit every ounce was pep. His charging was noteworthy and lie tackled h: a r d . Coach’s honorable men- tion. LAURENCE DWYER Halfback “Buggs” was the small- est man on the squad but he made up for it by his speed and sureness. LEE THIBODEAU End “Buzz” spent his early season training in the hos- pital but came back hard- er than ever and showed that you can’t keep a good man down. 106 Nineteen Twenty-Seven HENRY MURRAY Tackle “Hank” was big an’ he hit ’em hard. He put up a good game and was named on both Scott’s and Coach’s second all-state. ARDEN HUGOS Halfy End, Quarterback “Ard” was one of the best open field runners in the state, reeling off many long runs through the full opposing teams. “Ard’s” strong point was out- smarting his opponents. Coach’s second and Scott’s third all-state. ALGOT OLSON End “Ole” could always be found in the middle of the play. This is his second year as a regular and he was very valuable to the team. Scott’s and Coach’s honorable mention. The Bitter Root 107 ALLEN SMITH End Although not playing regular, ‘4 Sanely ’ ’ w a s rarin ’ to go every time lie got in. lie will have the difficult job of filling “Ole’s” shoes next year, but if anybody can do it. he’s the one. EMORY BOURDEAU Fullback “Em” was another roar- ing Frenchman who was a terror to opposing teams, lie was a wonder at break- ing through for the needed yardage. Scott’s first all- state. and Coach’s second. ARTHUR AKERSON Guard “Granny” is from Bon- ner and lie shows it. Though not playing reg- ular, “Art” put up a good game whenever Ik got in. 108 Nineteen Twenty-Seven GLENX LOCKWOOD Tackle “Oscar” was six feet four and he used every ounce of it to beat down the f o e. T h i s w a s “Snick’s” first year as regular, but he fought hard all the time. Scott and Coach gave him hon- orabit4 mention. CLIFFORD .JACOBSEN Halfback ‘ ‘ Sou p’s ’ ’ ma i n asset was speed and he used it to good advantage. Also when “Soup” tackled a man, the player stayed down. HAROLD -JACOBSEN End This was “-fake’s” first year but he stepped right in and held down a regu- lar berth, playing better than old veterans. The Bitter Root 109 RICHARD WHITAKER Tackle “Dick” was green but he played hard and will hold down a regular berth next year. ANTON DOLUM (j uard “V” was big and he used his weight to good advantage. IIis place will be hard to fill next year. FRANKLIN TIIRAILKILL G uard “Fat” was one of the most versatile players on the team. lie fought hard and could always be de- pended on to open a hole and break up an opposing formation. Coach’s and Scott’s second all-state team. WILFRED LEMIEI X Quarterback “Frog” was a hard- fighting Frenchman and was one of the mainstays of the team. “Frog’s” blocking w a s especially good. Many times he opened holes for other backs to go through. (Pic- ture not shown.) Much credit for the success of the first team must be given to the second team. Ste.jer, Hansen and Miller were outstanding. (Pictures not shown.) Nineteen Twenty-Seven I 10 Football Games CORVALLIS VS. MISSOULA, 0-6. Missoula High opened the season by defeating Corvallis by one touchdown. The Purple and Gold squad was green and showed the need of practice. “Buggs” Dwyer, a sophomore, proved the star of the game by breaking through the entire valley team for a 25-yard run for the only score. MISSOULA VS. CUBS, 0-20. Battling against a heavier and more experienced team, the high school eleven established a reputation for being a hard, scrappy team by their showing against the Cubs in the second game. Missoula held the three squads of frosh to a 20-0 score, two of the yearling touchdowns being pushed over in the last quarter against the exhausted high schoolites. The INI. II. S. team showed a decided improvement over last week’s form. HAMILTON VS. MISSOULA, 13-20. Missoula won the sub-district title by defeating the Bitter Root champs in a hotly contested fray, 20-13. M. II. S. outplayed her opponents every way. Thrailkill won the game by intercepting a pass and running forty yards for a touchdown. STEVENSVILLE VS. MISSOULA, 0-60. Stevensville was smothered under an outbreak of passes, end runs, and line bucks. M. II. S. regulars and subs ran up nine scores easily. Prather, Lemieux, -Jacobsen, and Dolum, four regulars, were on the sick list and did not get in the fray. WHITEFISII VS. MISSOULA, 7-27. Missoula climbed one more step toward the state finals by defeating Whitefish here, 7-27. The Purple and Gold squad looked good the first half but were outplayed by her northern foes the last part of the game. PHILI PSBTTRG VS. MISSOULA, 0-60. The Royal array romped over P-Burg to win the district title. Missoula outplayed her opponents in every phase of the game. The muddy field handi- capped the visitors more than it did Missoula, Hugos reeling off many runs for scores. BUTTE VS. MISSOULA, 0-0. Missoula defeated the Blue and White of Butte in the state semi- finals by yardage, neither team being able to score on the icy field. M. H. S. made 127% yards from scrimmage to the Bulldogs’ 76%. Both teams had one chance to score but failed to take it. Lemieux, Prather, and Schneller were the outstanding players on the field. HAVRE VS. MISSOULA, 39-19 (Championship Game) Havre won the state championship by handing the first defeat to the scrappy Purple and Gold team, 39-19, in a thrilling game. Missoula out- scrimmaged her foes but experience and ability to take advantage of the breaks resulted in a victory for the northern team. The teams were much more evenly matched than the score indicated. The team missed the services of Lemieux and Dolum, who were declared ineligible but two days before the final game by a technicality in the state ruling. I he Bitter Root IASKf¥ Mil ’ ■---------------■ Missoula High had a very successful basketball season, although the Purple and Gold quint was robbed of its chance to place in the state tourna- ment by scarlet fever. The Purple quint won fifteen out of eighteen games and placed third in the Mining district, losing only one game out of five. MISSOULA, 36; HELENA, 26. For the first time in three years Missoula opened the season with a victory by defeating Helena in a fast game. The Purple and Gold squad looked green but had good team work. MISSOULA, 13; ALBERTON, 9. Alberton was the first victim on the western barnstorming jaunt. Meeker scored nine of his team’s points. MISSOULA, 26; SUPERIOR, 13. Missoula downed Superior in a hard-fought game, 26-13. The fray was evenly fought the first half but the “Golden Galleon” pulled away from its foes in the remainder of the game. ST. REGIS, 23; MISSOULA, 4. A fast St. Regis team dealt the first defeat to Missoula High. M. II. S. could not get going on the small floor and scored but four points. MISSOULA, 19; ST. MARIES, 18. In the last game of the western jaunt Missoula defeated St. Maries in a thriller, 19-18, a field goal in the last thirty seconds winning. Hugos and Olsen put up the best games. MISSOULA, 28; ALBERTON, 11. Missoula completely outplayed Alberton in a return fray, winning, 28-11. Purple and Gold team had a passing game that the visitors could not solve. MISSOULA, 37; FRENCHTOWN, 23. Frenchtown was defeated in a fast game. Missoula took a big lead the first half, which was cut in two by the fighting Frenchmen the last moiety. MISSOULA, 30; CUBS, 18. Not since the championship team of 1921 had Missoula beaten the Cubs. A wonderful passing game bewildered the college boys. Linville hooped a few the last half to threaten Missoula, but brilliant work by Hugos put the game on ice. 112 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 113 MISSOULA, 33; LOYOLA. 18. Missoula’s “Royal Runts” won the first frame of the city series by defeat- ing Loyola in an exciting contest, 33-18. Purple and Gold copped a lead the first half and never relinquished it. MISSOULA, 20; BUTTE, 17. Butte was taken into camp by a 20-17 score in a fast and furious contest. Missoula’s passing was poorer than usual while the Blue and White were strong on long shots. MISSOULA, 40; THOMPSON FALLS. 20. “Golden Galleon” sailed through an easy victory over Thompson Falls. M. II. S. machine scored sixteen points before the visitors registered. This lead was lengthened throughout the fray. “Ard” Hugos was high-point man for Missoula while Frisbie put up the best game for Thompson. MISSOULA, 31; DEER LODGE, 13. Deer Lodge proved an easy victim to the “Royal Runts” in a slow game here. This was the Missoula quint’s eleventh successive triumph. Many sub- stitutions were made in the last quarter which slowed the game up. MISSOULA, 32; LOYOLA, 16. Missoula held the city title by defeating Loyola, 32-16, in the second game of the title series. The “Runts’ ” passing game completely overwhelmed tin Catholic quint. D’Orazi and “Red” Day, two men who became eligible at the half, got a chance and showed up well. Hugos and Stejer were high scorers. MISSOULA, 19; ANACONDA, 23. Anaconda downed the fighting Missoula quint in the Smelter City, 23-19. The game was close the first half with both teams fighting hard. Anaconda took a 13-point lead in the third quarter which a rally by M. II. S. in the last quarter could not overcome. D’Orazi and Hugos were high-point men. MISSOULA, 19; BOZEMAN. 18. Bozeman was downed in the third game of the trip by a 19-18 count. The contest was close throughout, neither team being able to get a substantial lead. The Spaniard put up his usual good game. MISSOULA, 17; CUBS, 36. Missoula High was outplayed in every department of the game by the Cubs in the second game. Linville repeatedly fooled the high school guards, while Rankin also played a wonderful game. HELENA, 30; MISSOULA. 23. In one of tin fastest games played on the local floor in years, the Red Tiger of Helena triumphed over the fast “Royal Runts.” The score was tied with a minute to go, when Helena finished with a burst of speed, and won. MISSOULA, 32; ANACONDA, 18. A fast Purple and Gold machine warmed up for the tournament by sweep- ing Anaconda off its feet after giving them a big lead the first quarter. Every man on the team accounted for 5, 6. or 7 points. Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 115 Basketball Personnel A LOOT OLSON, Captain, (Una id. “Ole” was invaluable to the team on both offense and defense, and his place will be hard to fill next year. ARDEN HUGOS, Center. “Ard” was the pivot on which the whole team revolved. He had un- canny ability in all departments of the game. WILLIAM STEJER, Forward. Bill was dead on close-ups and his speed put him in position for many of them. Bill will be back next year. FRANKLIN TIIRAILKILL, Guard. “Fat” was a hard, steady working guard, who could always be depended on to put everything he had in the game, win, lose, or draw. DELMER MEEKER, Forward. “Tad” was a fast little forward who could always slip in a basket in tin pinches. “Tad” will be fighting for Missoula again next year. FRANCIS KING, Captain-elect, Center and Forward. “Rufus” didn’t play regular but lie was valuable to the team as a pinch- hitter. He will be back next year, leading the Purple and Gold. JOE D’ORAZl, Forward, Joe was ineligible the first semester but came back strong the last half and won a regular berth on the quint. “Red” Day, “Sandy” Smith and “Snick” Lockwood were members of the second team who gave the first string needed opposition every night. “Soup” Jacobsen, as manager, assisted tIk- coach and team and deserves credit for his work. 116 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Mining District Tournament Missoula won third place by beating Boulder, losing to Butte, and winning from Anaconda, Dillon and Butte Central. Helena won the championship, beating Butte in the final game. Butte Central placed fourth. MISSOULA, 60; BOULDER, 23. Missoula started out right by defeating Boulder. M. II. S. second string played three quarters of the game with King alone accounting for 21 points. BUTTE, 36; MISSOULA, 21. A little Blue and White clad forward, Willie Ink-rot, doubled, passed and shot marvelously, leading Butte to a hard-earned victory over the Garden City quint. Hugos and Stejer worked hard but could not beat the Bulldogs’ ac- curate shooting. MISSOULA. 33; ANACONDA, 18. Missoula came back hard after its defeat, taking the Smelter City squad into camp easily. The M. II. S. quint worked like a unit, and fooled the opposing guards for many set-ups. MISSOULA, 24; DILLON, 22. In the best game of the tournament, Dillon was eliminated by a team that had to go to Bozeman. A basket by D’Orazi in the closing minutes decided who would go to the state tournament. MISSOULA, 16; BUTTE CENTRAL, 13. Central gained a long lead the first half of the game to decide third and fourth places but the “Royal Runts” checked hard and held Sullivan’s team to one basket the last minutes, while Missoula chalked up ten markers. Montana State Tournament Missoula drew Stockett-Sand Coulee as their first foe, but after arriving in Bozeman, “Tad” Meeker contracted scarlet fever and the whole team was quarantined and sent home. It was especially tough luck because Missoula was doped for fourth place or higher while “Ard” Hugos was recognized as one of the best forwards in the state. A very successful basket ball season was brought to an abrupt end. The Bitter Root 117 ¥!MK Interscholastic Meet By a spectacular rally the last clay Missoula s snappy track team forged from a tie for 18tli place to third place in the 24th Annual Interscholastic Track Meet. Butte High won the meet with 26 points, finishing 5 points ahead of Granite County’s two-man team, which placed second. Missoula’s big day was Friday. One and one-half points were scored by the Garden City team Thursday, but this poor start didn’t discourage them and they came back fighting to score 16 points on the final day. Missoula’s points were scored in four events, the high and low hurdles, the javelin throw, and the shot put. Captain “Soup” Jacobson was the mainstay of the Purple and Gold team. In his first year of competition in the hurdle races “Soup” won the high hurdle finals, leading Wallners of Chinook and Bannion of Gallatin to the tape by five yards. After loafing to win his heats in the low hurdle trials, “Soup” ran the finals at a break-neck speed, clipping over the barriers in wonderful form to set a new state record of 26.5 seconds. Captain Jacobson was tied for second high point man, being but one point behind Smart of Gallatin and Moore of Granite. “Hippo” Hanson surprised the fans bv heaving the javelin 159 feet to win first place in this event. Lockwood got off three fine throws which would have placed him if he hadn’t stepped over the foul line. “Snick” Lockwood tied for 4th in the shot put with a throw of 42 feet. “Buzz” Thibodeau placed fifth in the high hurdles after winning the two trial heats. “Buzz” was abreast with the two leaders at the 175-yard mark when he sprawled over a hurdle. Though he was severely bruised, “Buzz” got up and finished strong, passing a man to take fifth place. Much credit goes to Coach Guy Stegner for the success of these four men. He developed them from mediocre performers to men who gave the best in the state a hard run for honors. Manager Thrailkill worked hard for the team and helped them in many ways. “Fat’s” efforts were appreciated by the team. I 18 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 119 SUMMARY OF COMPETITIVE EVENTS. Football—2nd place in state. Basketball—3rd in Mining: District. (Scarlet fever prevented competition at Bozeman.) Track—3rd in state. Poetry—1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention in Nyd Rune Interstate poetry contest. Stock Judging—3rd place in Rocky Mountain section. Music Meet—1st. Essay—State Chemistry Essay, 2 firsts and 1 second. Debate—District championship. Konah—3rd place in state. Dec 1 amatory—3rd place. Little Theater Contest—Only original one-act play. 120 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Jacobson Setting- New State Record of 26.5 Seconds in 220 Low Hurdles. Hanson Throws Javelin 159 feet for First Place. The Bitter Root 121 On Dawn First Place, Nyd Rune Poetry Contest. I felt— I felt your spell, oh, rose-clad Dawn! Oh dazzling, dancing, jewelled, gypsy Morn! The sweetest songs on scented breezes borne I heard. My heart with joy leapt as the fawn. And I was glad when deep, dark night was gone; When heralds blew at heaven’s gate the horn. Whose golden notes by Phoebus fair are worn My heart was thief. I stole your joy, oh. Dawn! I hear no more the whispering of leaves. I feel no more soft Zephyr’s sweet caress. Dawn dances not upon the peaks today. 1 hear no more the songbird’s melodies. For Man has shattered Morning’s loveliness; Its beauteous enchantment torn away! ALICIA O'DOXXEL, 27 122 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Spring in Forest Second Place, Nyd Rune Poetry Contest. Murmur, murmur pearl bedeck’d; Nod and whisper fragrant secrets. Sunbeams creeping o’er the hilltop From their coral quilt of dawn, Shall be steeped to passive warmness In the incense of your breath. Dainty hill flower lift your head, List unto the cold brook chatter. Spring is come with arms o’erladen. Forest-land in beauty robed Beckons with a blooming promise. MARGARET STEVENS, 27 Logic Third Place, Xyd Rune Poetry Contest. “A breeze blowing carelessly on all day Need never heed if a flower calls, ‘Stay’!” “A bird that dips in a dim sweet pool Flies on to others as sweet and cool; “A heart that loves for a day or two Need not love for always,” say I to you! Cherry Blossoms Honorable Mention, Nyd Pune Poetry Contest. Spring’s snowflakes, Weighting branches with your perfumed whiteness, Silently you come, summer’s herald; Silently you go, autumn’s promise. KATHERINE MO RE. The Bitter Root 123 Proud Loralee A blood-red moon peered through the gloom Of d re a ry s 1 a teg ray sky; And o’er the land, a spell-bound strand, A slate-gray mist did Lie. The castle tow’r at that dread hour More black than night did seem Against the hosts of slate-gray ghosts And ’gainst that blood-red gleam. Within ’twas bright, and laughter light On gilded wing did soar; One royal guest did sing and jest, Who soon would speak no more. A prince was he, and fair to see; He loved proud Loralee, For Cupid’s dart had pierced his heart And broken it in three. At sunny morn he strode forlorn Beside the laughing sea. The world was glad; his heart was sad. Oh. sorely scorned was In ! At eve he strolled by sea of gold ’Neath purple clouds aflame; So burned the heart pierced by that dart The heart that loved in vain. ’Twas midnight now; that prince did vow To win proud Loralee. He searched the tow’r, and in a bow’r The lady fair did see. “My Loralee, I love but thee! Oh. say ye love me, too!” She turns away; she answers, “Nay!” Oh. prince, her heart is true! A fated hour! A fated bow’r! (There falsest ivy twined.) A blood-red moon ! A slate-gray gloom ! A weary wind that whined! Oh, wail ye hosts of slate-gray ghosts, Who stalk you slate-gray brine. He lies asleep within that deep. Oh, prince, her heart was thine! Ye winds that moan in slate-gray tone Above yon slate-grav sea; Beneath the wave in wat’rv grave Lies sad, sad Loralee! ALICIA O'DONNELL, 27 124 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Dreams The setting sun is flashing gold on snow; Below are blue black trees that make the height Seem violet. The misty blue of night Enshrouds the quiet world. 1 hear the low And singing stream. The starlit night lias slow 1'pon the world descended; brilliant light Flashes across the sky, touching the white Of snow with faint and rainbow-colored glow. But ’tis a dream, a visionary thing That fanciful and fleeting pleasures bring: A silly idle thought perhaps, it seems, (The dreamer called from mystic lands afar Is rushed into the world of things that are.) But what would be the world without its dreams? ANNIE MAYO. '27 A Tragedy From all the realms of sanity, at last. The horrible suspense was driving him. And everywhere the thought about the past. Did follow him until it reached the rim Of his endurance. Yet without a pause His fate ever pursued him. All the time Jle lay awake at night and mourned, because He was a Scotchman who had lost a dime! ALBERT BESANCON. ‘27 Autumn Spring is ever eager, awake, but autumn, that season of dead memories, sleeps wrapped in an impenetrable blanket of mist. The leaden skies droop their weary lids upon the world, shaking from them the rose and blue of summer, a discarded robe, tossed to the winds. Silence, deeper and more prolonged than life itself—deeper than the reflections in the mute spring— deeper than the mad desire to open one’s arms and reach, and reach, until they enfold that indefinable, vague spirit known only to the crushed but rest- less heart of autumn. One last glance over the tangled kinnikinic and Oregon grape of the hill, and summer is gone, her tantalizing smile leaving only memories, poignantly sweet, but a dagger sheathed in velvet. VIRGINIA MUCKLEU. ‘2S The Bitter Root 125 Greater Than Gold Mary Freed CHARACTERS ROXALI) MALLORY ....A young artist JACQLELINE IIOLT His art model and the girl Donald loves KAY ALLISON MCRRAY A friend to both Donald and Jackie .1 servant The time is at the present. The scene is in a small studio in New York. .If the bach center is a platform on which a targe rhair draped in velvets has been placed. To the left of the stage, and a little farther forward, is an artist’s easel. A young man chid in a French smock is standing in front of this. He is slightly frowning and now and then daubs a little paint here and, there on the canvas. To the right of the stage is a large mirror. A very pretty young woman is standing before this. She is regarding her reflection in the mirror quizzically. She does not see the tender glances which the young artist bestows upon her. She picks up a book from a nearby tabic and turns to leave the studio. Then she pauses to speak to the young man. Jackie: How’s the picture coming:, Don? Don (Hopelessly): Do you know, Jackie. I sometimes give up «ill hope of ever becoming an artist? And yet— Jackie (Indignantly): Don! You’re impossible. You’ve promised me for your sake as well as for your mother’s that you will keep on and that you will be an artist. Please don’t let me hear this discouraging talk again. Don (Bitterly): Oh, yes, I know well enough what I’ve promised. I know that 1 ’m a hopeless failure. Something else besides just painting enters into this art work. Jackie (Wistfully): Why won’t you let me see the portrait, Don? I’m sure it’s going to be the best ever. Perhaps it would help you to hear the opinion of other people. Don: I’m sorry, Jackie, but I can’t let you see the picture until I. myself, feel that it is not altogether worthless. Jackie: But Don I’m—(Kay enters hastily but hesitates upon seeing tin earnest expression on both Jackie’s and Don’s faces.) Don (Perceiving him): Hello there, Kay, c’mon in, old boy. Kay: I hope I’m not intruding, Don. Am I. Jackie? You ought to tell me if I am, you know. Jackie (Hastily): You know you’re not, Kay. Anyway, I was just going to run across the hall to my rooms. See if you can’t cheer Don up; I’m afraid he is having a case of the blues today. Kay (Smilingly): I’ll do my best, Jackie. They always did say that these geniuses of art were queer chaps. Jackie: Well, then. I’ll go. Remember, Kay, I expect you to work wonders. See you later. (Jackie leaves the room. Kay smilingly watches 126 Nineteen Twenty-Seven her hut Don, a glum look on his young face, stares moodily at the closed curtains which covers the portrait that he has been painting.) Kay (Regarding Don quizzically) : What’s on your mind, Don? You’re looking mighty down at the mouth today. Have you and Jackie been having another tiff? Don ( With the air of a martyr) : Oh, I might as well get it off my chest, Kay. It’s about Jackie; you see I love her. I’ve loved her ever since we were little tots. It’s been worse these past few months, ever since I began to paint her portrait. I thought I could do it at first; I thought her presence would inspire me but it’s had just the opposite effect. I haven’t been able to paint; I can’t do a thing. I think of her all the day and dream of her at night. She thinks this portrait is going to be my masterpiece, but, Kav, it’s actually the worst thing that I’ve ever done. I can’t disappoint her. Kay: But, Don, don’t you think that it might help matters out an awful lot if you would tell Jackie that you love her ? Why don’t you brace up and be a man? You’re never going to get any place at this rate. It’s needless to say faint heart ne’er won fair lady. Don (Impatiently)'. Oh, don’t start that ancient history, Kay. Perhaps ll am a fool but that’s no sign that you have to keep throwing it up to me. The fact is, Jackie won’t have me. I’ve never meant any more to her than just a friend. Hang it all! (Wistfully) 1 want to be more than just that. Kay (Disgustedly): Well, the girl’s no mind reader, is she? What in thunder do you want her to do anyway? I’m sure that— Don (Sarcastically): Oh, yes, Mr. Allison, I’m sure that Jackie would jump at the chance of marrying me. She’d be delighted, I’m quite sure. Nevertheless, since you seem so certain that she’ll marry me, I’m determined to find out just what chances I have got. Kay (Admiringly): Ah! I knew you’d come around all right, Don. 1 certainly wish you the best of luck. You’re a man after my own heart. Go in and win, old top. I’m with you. Hurrah for our side! (Kay does a fan- tastic little jig while Don still a little downcast regards him without interest.. Jackie a little breathless rushes into the room and she is waving a piece of paper in her hand and in her excitement she does not notice the little per- formance executed by Kay.) Jackie (Waving the paper wildly): Don! Kay! Oh, do listen! I’ve the most glorious news. I’m I’m a million dollar heiress! Kay (Astonished): You’re what? (Don looks at her incredulously.) Jackie: Heiress to a million, Kay! Just think, one million dollars! Oh, no, (Laughingly) I’m not crazy. I’m perfectly sound. You see, my great uncle, Mr. Graham Porterly, died recently. As there was no other direct heir. I received his entire fortune. Isn’t it too wonderful to be true? I’m un- speakably happy. Pinch me, Kay; I’m afraid I’ve been dreaming again. (Kay pinches her and with great force. Jackie lets out a little shriek.) Jackie: I said to pinch me, not kill me! Kay (Laughingly): Oh, it’s true, all right, Jackie. I’m mighty glad for you. It’s certainly going to make life much easier for you and you de- The Bitter Root 127 serve it. too. Yes, sir, you deserve every single penny. (Jackie laughs happily. Skc notices Don’s dejected air.) Jackie (Indignantly): Why, Donald Mallory, I don’t believe that you’re one bit glad. That’s awfully mean of you, Don, especially when you know .just how much it all means to me. Don (Looking up shamefacedly): Forgive me, Jackie. I’m not myself today. You know that I’d give anything to have you happy. I’d— Kay: Don’t mind him. Jackie; he’s an ungrateful critter, as my Aunt Polly used to say. Of course he’s glad but the poor nut doesn’t know how to express himself. Don (Apologetically): I guess that’s about it. Jackie. I’m sorry. Jackie (Forgivingly) : Of course it’s all right. I couldn’t expect you to be as ridiculously happy as I am, Don. It’s just my foolish ideas, I suppose. 1 realize that I must be making rather a fool out of myself but I just had to rush over to tell you two. Thank you so much for listening to my ravings. I must telegraph mother about this. She’ll be so happy when she receives the news. Now I shall be able to do what I’ve been striving for ever so long; that’s to have mother come to New York to live with me. I’ve never had the means before. Heavens, I'll miss my car if I don’t hurry! (Jackie exits leaving the two hoys alone.) Don (Bitterly): It’s all off now, Kay. I couldn’t ever ask her to marry me now. I might have had a ghost of a chance before, but what ever hope I had. has been destroyed by her idiotic old uncle leaving Jackie this money. Kay : Don, you ought to be glad. You would be glad if you really loved Jackie. You would want her to be happy, to have the best that life could offer. She’s a darn sweet little girl and if you think that this matter of money would have any effect on her love for you, then you are surely doing her a grave injustice. Don: But don’t you see, Kay? I can’t marry her: my pride wouldn’t let me do that. She would think that I only wanted her for her money. Now you know why I couldn’t ask her to marry me. Kay: Don’t be an idiot, Don. Money could never make any difference with a girl like Jackie. Don: But can’t you understand; how could I ask her to marry me when she has so much and I so comparatively little? Kay: Oh, that sort of stuff is all tornmyrot. Honestly, Don, you’re abso- lutely impossible! If you really loved Jackie as much as you say you do then you’d move heaven and earth to get her. Really, I haven’t any sympathy with a chap like you. Don (Disconsolately): Well, of course I couldn’t expect you to under- stand. Kay (Not paying any attention to this last remark) : You know that sort of thing isn’t being done any more. Why, now days a young man doesn’t even stop to think of love. What does he marry for? Money, of course. Under- stand, I’m not saying every fellow marries for money but there are a great many who do. But remember this, that money talks. I don’t admire that— 128 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Don (Heatedly): Oh, shut up; you make me tired! Please don’t insin- uate that I’m trying to marry Jackie because of her money. You know I’m not going— Kay: Don, if love ever affects me this way, I want somebody to take me out and shoot me. Why, you poor sap, I don’t mean it that way at all. T was only telling1 you that there are many men who marry only for money, and don’t forget this. If you don’t marry Jackie and marry her darn quick, some other nice young fellow is going to go marching down the aisle with her to the tune of “Here Comes the Bride.” Don: I beg your pardon, but you don’t know what a blow this has been to me. I was just on the verge of asking Jackie to be my wife when that consarned fortune, unfortunately, had to make its appearance. But I couldn’t give her up, Kay. I’m going to ask her to marry me. 111 not take a cent of her money. That’s hers to do with as she wants to. Kay: I’m glad you’ve come to your senses at last. This has been sort of hard on me. Don (Muttering): Not half as hard as it’s been on mo. Kay (Laughingly): I pity you then, old man. Don: You see, it’s this way; I’m such a cowardly cad. I couldn’t face Jackie and ask her to marry me. I’m sure I’d make a terribly big mess out of it all. Kay, you've got to help me. (Blurting if out) I’m going to propose to her by writing her a letter. Kay (Astounded): Don’t be a fool. Don. Why, say, if I were a girl, and a fellow proposed to me in that sort of manner. I’d sure turn him down flat. You can’t do that! Don: Why can’t I? This is my affair, Kay. Kay: Oh. it’s your affair, all right. -Just remember this, though, that it’s through no advice of mine that you’re sending this letter. Why, Don. it simply can’t be done. Don (Stubbornly): Nevertheless, it will be done. Kay: Well. I guess there’s been enough said. I’ve got to go to that bachelor’s dinner that Jerry’s giving. I’ll be going now. You’d better think over what I’ve said. If you think hard enough, I’ve a feeling that you’ll change your mind. Don: Well, just get over that feeling, old man. Drop in on your way back from Jerry’s. I’d like to read you the letter. So long. (Kay leaves the stage. Don walks over to the easel and draws the curtains back. He stands looking at the picture for several minutes. Then lie draws a deep sigh. He is interrupted by the entrance of his faithful old servant, Murray.) Murray: Master Donald, what seems ter be troublin’ vef If you’ve gotten into another tight place again, I’d be only too glad to help ye out. [He searches his master9s face anxiously and waits for Don to speak.) Don: Thank you, Murray. That’s very kind of you. There is something troubling me but it’s not that. No, (Seeing the old fellow about to speak) you can’t help me but I surely appreciate it just the same. By the way, Murray, The Bitter Root 129 will you bring me a pen and ink and some paper? (Murray hobbles out and returns almost immediately with the required things, lie hands them to Don without saying a word.) Don: Thank you, Murray. That will be all. (Exit Murray. Don goes over to the table and sits down. He irrites for several minutes. He is inter- rupted by a ringing of the door bell and does not (glance up when he hears someone approaching. Kay enters.) Kay: Back again, Don; decided not to go to Jerry’s little dinner. I’ve called him up. lie’s let me off this time. ( Xoticcs the paper in Don’s hand.) Ah, I see the letter is written. I wish you wouldn’t do this, Don. Don: Would you care to hear it, Kav? Kay: Yes, if you care to have me. (Don begins to read.) Don: “Dearest: I haven’t the courage to face you with my love. If I were just worthy of you, Jackie. But I’m not. I feel it is hopeless, now that you are rich. How I loath that word. It would be hard at first to tie yourself to such a dullard as I, but if love is the cure of all ills, I’m sure we could live happily. Jackie, will you marry me? I suppose it is foolish of me to ask. but I love you so. I can’t help but love you. Don.” Kay (Incredibly): You’re not going to send that? (Don looks at Kay quest ioningly.) Don: I don’t know of any reason why I shouldn’t send it, Kay. Kay (Furiously): Don’t know of any reason why you shouldn’t send it? Why, good grief, man! Do you ever think for a minute that Jackie would accept you after she read that thing? Haven’t you any sense of romance? (Hopelessly) And you’re an artist, too. What in thunder is the world coming to. anyway? Why, Don, if Jackie did accept you after this letter. I’d have about as much use for her as a— Don: Nothing that you may say will alter my decision. Kay: Yes, but Don. perhaps something that you might say to Jackie instead of writing to her would alter her opinion. Don: Meaning? Kay: Just exactly what I said. (Don in the meantime walks over to the table on which a bell is placed. He rings this and old Murray hobbles into the room.) Don: Will you slip this under Miss Jackie’s door for me. Murray? Murray: Yes, sir. (He takes the letter which Don has placed in an envelope and I hen goes quietly out.) Kay (Disgustedly): You don’t know what a fool you are, Don. Perhaps you will realize what you’ve done after you receive her reply. That is if you ever do get an answer. Don (Trying to laugh): Oh, come, old fellow, don’t be such a pessimist. Oh. by the way, I’d like you to see the portrait. Don: It’s not quite done but almost. Perhaps you could suggest some- thing. I m well aware of the fact that it needs some mighty big changes as I said before, Kay; it’s the worst piece of work that I’ve ever done. (The two walk over to the easel and Don draws the curtain aside. The portrait is almost 130 Nineteen Twenty-Seven completed, yet as Kay studies it he knows that something is lucking. He does not want to disappoint Don and yet he feels that he would he wrong if he did not tell him.) Don (Downcast): Go on. Say it. Kay (Encouragingly): Oh. it’s not half bad. Although there is—er— there seems to he something lacking. I don’t know just how to express myself, but—well—-the fact is, there doesn’t seem to be any feeling in the picture. Oh. hang it all. you know what I mean! Don: So you’ve noticed it, too? That’s just it. Kay. There isn’t any expression. Xo, I haven’t been able to do a thing. Xol since—a—since 1 found out that I loved Jackie. Kay: It was rather unfair of you not to let Jackie see the picture. She was so disappointed when you wouldn’t let her see it. She has been so wrapped uji in your work. Don; the other day she told me that she expected this work to be the making of you, why— Don (Groaning): Go ahead, rub it in; I deserve everything! I’ve been a cad, I know, but the portrait seemed so worthless I just couldn’t let her see it. Kay (Scrutinizing the portrait closely): Xo foolin’ though, Don, there seems to be something to it, all right. If you could just change the expression on the face or -say, that is a fetching pose, though. Boy, hut that would he a knockout if you could only make it more lifelike, you know. By the way. what were you intending to call it ? Don: Anticipation. Kay: Anticipation? Don: Yes, anticipation. You see. it was—well. I got to loving Jackie and er dreaming rosy dreams, and just sort of anticipating things, and so 1 just called this anticipation. Kay : Which? (They are interrupted by the entrance of Murray. H has an envelope in his hand. Don hastily pulls the curtains together covering the portrait. Kay goes over to a chair and sits down. Murray hands tin envelope to DonJ Murray: Miss Jackie were jes’ coinin’ down the hall when I took the letter that ye writ to her. so’s I thought I might jes’ as well wait and give it to her. She asked me what it wuz fer and I told her it wuz from ye. She took it and told me ter wait a minute that there might be an answer expected. So I did. She got kinder white like when she read it and sort a swayed like she might be goin’ ter fall. Then she told me to wait jest a minute and she writ an answer and there it is. (MuRiuny points at the envelope Don is hold ivy. Don hurriedly takes the letter from the envelope and begins to read. Kay watches him eagerly. Old Murray feels that something is wrong and he immediately decides to find out what it is. lie does not leave the room. If his master is hi trouble, he must find a way to help him out.) Don (Visibly shaken): You were right. Kay. Here let me read this. (Begins to read): “Don, I’m sorry, but my artistic sense does not respond to your melodramatic proposal. I suppose that sounds a bit harsh, hut I’m sick with disappointment. Do you suppose money will make any difference The Bitter Root 131 with me? I wish, oh how I wish I had never seen it! I have been awfully unhappy and your note nearly broke my heart! Please don't call for me or write again because 1 feel that your note is a barrier between us. Jackie.” Kay: I’m not going to take that I-toId-vou-so attitude. Don. but what a mess it’s resulted in! Don: I guess it’s all off now. Good Lord. I had no idea that Kay: That Jackie would take it this way? I’m mighty sorry about all this. Don. Mighty sorry, and now I know you want to be alone to think this all over. Murray, will you bring me my hat, please? (Murray goes out and returns with Kay’s hat. Tins he hands to Kay.) Kay: I’ll be back later. Don. Don’t be so discouraged. Everything’s gonna be all right. So long, old boy! (Kay goes out. Don gazes disconso- lately at the letter and then speaks to Murray.) Don: I'm going out for a few minutes, Murray. (Don leaves. Murray begins to set things to rights but he is interrupted by the jangling of the belt Jackie comes in.) Jackie: Has he left, Murray? Murray: Who. Miss Jackie? Jackie (Impatiently) : Mr. Don, of course. Murray: Yes, lie’s left. I’m worried about him. Miss Jackie. Have you and him been quarrelin’ agin? Not that it’s any of my business but you see I Ve known ye and him iver since yez wuz little shavers and it .just seems as if things ain’t right somehow to have ye two on the outs. It’s his intolerable pride. Miss Jackie. Don’t let him ruin his whole life this way. Jackie: Oh, 1 know, Murray, that’s what I came about. I saw him leave from my window and I just had to talk to somebody. I love him, Murray, and I can’t marry him; I won’t marry him. (Jackie lifts her head proudly.) When he proposes to me in this outlandish way. Murray: lie didn’t mean nothin’ by it, Miss Jackie. Jackie: Perhaps he didn’t, Murray, but it just isn’t being done like that any more. (Pleadingly) Won’t you help me, Murray? Murray: I’d give my right hand to see ye two happy, Miss Jackie. Couldn’t you conn to him and tell him that he was wrong in writing that letter? lie could make himself right then, ye know. Jackie (Horrified) : Murray! Murray (Heatedly)-. Well. I mean it! If you two young people wouldn’t let yer pride—(lie is interrupted by the doorbell. Jackie flees out the left entrance. Don enters; he is very irritable.) Don: Why in thunder didn’t you answer that door quicker? Honestly. Murray, you’re slower than molasses in January! Murray: I’m sorry, sir, but you see I—- Don: Well, see that it doesn’t happen again! I don’t want to stand there for an hour and a half even if I did forget my key. (He throws his hat and coat on the chair and immediately catches up his palate and brush. He pulls the curtains bark and immediately begins to paint, adding touches here and 132 Nineteen Twenty-Seven there. In a few minutes he stops and regards it with critical eyes. He does not hear Kay when hr comes up behind him.) Kay (In enthusiastic voice): Good Scott. Don, that’s what it needs; you’ve caught that elusive something at last! Why, it’s an entirely different piece of work. Congratulations, old man! Don (Brightening): It is lots better, isn’t it? Kay: Better? Why, it’s a masterpiece! Don (Pleased): Oh, I wouldn’t say that, Kay. It was almost completed, you know, and all I had to do was add a few finishing touches to it. Kay: Gee, hut 1 wish Jackie could see this; she’d be awfully pleased. Don (Sadly): 1 don’t think it would please her so much now. Kay. You forget that— Ivay: Forget nothing. Don’t you think for one minute that I’ve for- gotten what a darn fool you’ve been. Don (Bitterly) : I am, you mean. Kay (Stubbornly): No, you’ve been. You’re going to straighten every- thing out, Don. You’re going to explain everything to Jackie. Don (Just as stubbornly): Never! I’ll not be a bigger fool than I’ve been. Kay: Well, what are you going to do about that tea you’re giving this evening ? Don: Goodness, Kay! I completely forgot. That’s right; the bunch were coming to view the portrait, weren’t they? What shall 1 do? Why, man! Jackie would have to be here for that. She was the model, you know. Kay (Puzzled) : Yes, you bet she’s got to be here; why, that would ruin the whole works, you know, if she weren’t. It’s always been the custom of your art club to have the model present when the picture is being shown. Don, you’ve got to ask her; if you won’t, I will. Don (Agitatedly) : Good Heavens! Kay, can’t you see the position I’m in? Kay: Well, I’m going over to get her. (Before Don has a chance to stop Kay. he is gone. Don lets out a dejected groan and sinks into a chair, covering his face with his hands. Kay returns a few minutes later, dragging Jackie with him. Don immediately jumps to his feet, eyes blazing.) Don (With suppressed anger) : Kay, if this is your idea of a joke why, really, it’s— Kay (Quietly): Just a minute, Don. Jackie, as you see, doesn’t want to come any more than you seem to want her. but listen here, old boy, you’re not fooling anybody. You know down deep in your heart that you want her and (Turning lo Jackie whom he still■ has a hold of) Jackie, here, knows it, too. You two young idiots haven’t got sense enough to patch up your own troubles; so it’s up to me to do it. If you’re going to be fools enough to let pride inter- fere with vour love for each other and ruin both of your lives, well, then go to it! As it is, I’ve done all that I possibly can. If you’ve got any spunk about you, show it now, Don. And Jackie, if you’ve got a spark of sense, you’ll know what to do. (Kay lets go of Jackie’s wrist angrily, and stomps The Bitter Root 133 out of the room. door is slammed and Jackie and Don are left standing facing each other.) Don (Not knowing what to do or say): I’m—I’m awfully sorry about this, -Jackie. (Jackie remains dangerously quiet.) Don : I say, Jackie, this is being awfully hard on me. Jackie (Bursting forth): Say, Donald Mallory, don’t you think that I’ve been miserable ever since I received your note? Why, I—I’ve loved you for, for—always, Don! You know that. Don (Rapturously): Jackie—(He takes a step toward her.) Jackie! Do you really mean that? Say it again, Jackie, do you? •Jackie (Defiantly) : Yes, J do. (Angrily) You ought to be ashamed of yourself, making me do the proposing, but I can’t help myself, Don. My love for you is greater than gold and that’s all there is to it. Don (Moving toward her quickly and taking her in his arms. He kisses her and then hacks away hurriedly): I—I beg your pardon. Jackie: Oh, Don. don’t be the same old timid boy. (This time Don kisses her hut does not beg her pardon. Then as if by common consent they walk slowly over to the portrait. Don’s one armfs still around Jackie. With the other Don pulls the curtains hack.) Jackie (With awe): Don, is this the portrait that you say is worthless? Don (Smilingly): 1 guess it is, dear. Jackie (Proudly) : It’s wonderful beyond my wildest dreams! Don (Modestly): I’m glad you like it. Jackie (Incredibly) : Like it, why, that’s putting it mild, I love it! It’s going to be a knockout. But tell me, Don, why you’ve acted the way you have. Don (Laughing happily): It all just goes to prove, Jackie, that I don’t know as much about women as I thought I did. Your uncle left you this fortune. You were just my Jackie before that but after I found out about it, the fortune, I mean, somehow things seemed different. I guess it only seemed different to me, though. Jackie: You know it did, Don. Don: 1 never lost one bit of faith in you, dear, but it was just that feeling of littleness. You with everything; I with very little. •Jackie: But since fate has decreed that I should have so much money, we had better be married just as soon as possible. (Wickedly) Don’t you think so, Don ? Don (Enthusiastically) : Now you’re talking! But it’s to be understood that I’ll be the provider at the house and foot the bills myself. We’ll have a small car. Jackie, and of course I’ll have to draw a lot of pictures to pay for things, but with you to inspire me, things will be easy. We’ll prove to the world, dear, that love is greater than gold. CURTAIN. 134 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Fatigue From day to day we sell our whey. Our nutmegs, nails, or cotton, And oft’ we sigh, as hours drag by, “This sort of life is rotten; The dreary game is e’er the same. No respite or diversion. Oh, how we long to join the throng On some outdoor excursion! On eager feet along the street More lucky folks are hiking While we must stay and sell our hay. It’s little to our liking.” Those going by perhaps will sigh. “This work we do is brutal; All day we hike along the pike And all our work is futile. It would be sweet to leave the street And own a nice trade palace, And sell rolled oats to human goats. It would, so help me, Alice!” «= All o’er this sphere the briny tear Is shed by people weary WhoVI like to quit their jobs and flit To other tasks more dreary. We envy folks who wear their yokes And tote a bigger burden. We swear and sweat and fume and fret And oft’ forget the guerdon; There is no lot entirely fraught With happiness and glory. If you are sore, the man next door Can tell as sad a story. FRANKLIN TilRAILKIL1 The Bitter Root 135 iiiiii 136 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Mary Freed: He stole a kiss from me. Fran Kempsey: Well, that was only petty larceny. Mary: No, it wasn’t. It was grand. Carl Forssen : What are you going to do after graduation ? John Keach: Oh, take up land. Carl: Are von ? IIow much? John: About a shovel full at a time. Ode to a tailor: Ten dollars. ‘Stew” T.: My girl said her ring didn’t fit ‘Stew” P. : Did you get another ring? ‘ Stew T.: No, another girl. “Fat” IIunton: There’s been something trembling on my lips for weeks and weeks. Mary Lee: So I see. Why don’t you shave it off? Did you ever hear of Paul Revere, The man who warned the town ? He had nothing on the Junior girls. For spreading the news around. Miss Mail : When do you think they’ll recognize the Russians? Peggy Bedard: Not until they shave. I guess. “Bob” Bates (in crowded barber shop): IIow long will I have to wait for a shave? Barber: Oh, about four years. He: I passed by your house yesterday. She: Thanks, awfully. Hats off! Along the halls there comes A bevy of boys, a chatter of drums. A bunch of brains is coming nigh. Ilats off! The Seniors are passing by. —Clipped. Jean: Why does Joe D’Orazi always wear his hair parted in the middle? Joan: City ordinance. Jean: City ordinance? What do you mean? Joan: Every city block must have an alley. The Bitter Root i ■ SWff 140 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 141 142 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 143 144 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The Bitter Root 145 146 Nineteen Twenty-Seven “Stew” Prather (after football scrimmage) : Am I a little pale? “Em” Bourdeau: Xo. You’re a hig tub. The first time the aged mountaineer saw an automobile was at a time when the motorcycle cop was busy. When he saw the auto go whizzing past, his eyes fairly bulged out of their sockets, but this was nothing to the astonish- ment he felt when he saw the motorcycle Speed past. “Gee whiz!” he said, turning to his son. “who’d have thought that thing had a colt?” Emory Bourdeau: You’re the breath of my life. Lois Jane S.: Did you ever try holding your breath ? In the parlor Ain’t it strange How some bashful Boys do change? Lives of halfbacks all remind us We can make each guard a wreck. And departing, leave behind us Shoeprints on their heads and neck. Helen Rooney: So you dropped your watch in the river. Does it still run ? Bill S.: Certainly. You never heard of a river being stopped by a watch, did you? Senior: Did you see that movie called “Oliver Twist”? Frosli: Yes, and sav. wouldn’t that make a dandy book, though? “Red” Day announced that the easiest way to catch a rabbit is to hide be- hind a fence, and make a noise like a rabbit. In Eskimo Land. Xanooh: What happened to your igloo ? It’s all melted. Oogah: I gave a house-warming last night. ‘Snick” Lockwood: What are the three sweetest words in the world? ‘‘Panzie’’ Trenerry: “I love you.’’ 11 Snick ’ ’: Nope; ‘ ‘ Enclosed find check. ’ ’ “Ken” Egan (after being picked up by “Pody” Keith in his rambling Chewy) : Say, where did you get this thing? I’d like to get me one. “Pody”: Crap game. “Ken”: Win or lose? The Bitter Root 147 AiLENiAi — • —•- HAPPENINGS M M H 1926 -1927 Friday, Sept. 24—So school the fair. Wednesday, Sept. S—Mass of green invades Mr. Ketchain s winter home. In- mates begin second, third, and fourth terms. Tuesday, Sept. 14—First Assembly— All around hand-shaking. Wednesday, Sept. 15—First senior ballot-stuffing contest. The only one who didn’t get an office was the night watch- man’s second cousin on his mother’s side. Lack of personality, they said. Friday, Sept. 17—First Konah out. this afternoon. Big peanut-eating orgy at Friday, Oct. 1—Co-ed Prom in gym. Saturday, Oct. 2—“Stonewall” Pra- ther helps win game from Corvallis. So does Dwyer. Tuesday, Oct. 5- -Most hilarious fire- drill of the season held today. Frosh thought it was recess and didn’t come in for fifteen minutes. Thursday, Oct. 7—Pep Club members elected today by junior and senior classes. Saturday, Oct. 16—Missoula shows Hamilton how football is played. Senior Mixer held in evening. Also in gym. Great success. Even Lemieux danced. Saturday, Oct. 23—Stevensville almost beat us. Bourdeau is big man of the day. but not so big as Prather. Monday, Oct. 25—LaMar Jones tells us of his dream of the previous night. He dreamed he was eating shredded wheat, and when he awakened, half of the mattress was missing. We feel for you, LaMar! 148 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Tuesday, Oct. 26—Jones is still more upset. He is elected carnival man- ager. Monday, Nov. 8—Afternoon off. Missoula pushes the pig-skin against Whitefish. Thursday, Nov. 25—Missoula and Havre play for state championship in Butte. Many students go over to view the struggle. When registering in the hotel in Butte, “Buggs” Dwyer saw, written in the hotel register, “C. Jerome Fitz- Simmons, and valet,” so “Buggs” wrote beneath it. “L. Ambrose Dwyer, and va- lise.” Monday, Nov. 80—“Handsome Hol- lywood Ilank” Murray, star ping-pong player, turned down a $000,000,00% offer to play professional. “Money means nothing to me.” he announced later, as he donated three cents to the Orphaned Humming Bird fund. Monday, Dec. 2—The “Royal Runts” elect “Tad” Meeker captain for 1928. Saturday, Dec. 4—Greater Oriental Attractions put on at Senior Carnival. Spanish sideshow, “Caramba,” takes box of chocolates. Friday, Dec. 9—Perspiring (typo- graphical error, it should have been “as- piring”) juniors hold jamboree in gym to raise shekels for the Prom. Friday, Dec. 19—“Casaba Chasers” journey to Helena for first game of the season. Guess who won ! Friday, Dec. 24-Monday, Jan. 3— Christmas vacation. Santy Claus arrives with bells on. Good skating all the time. Saturday, Jan. 16—By this time the team has defeated Frenchtown, Cubs, Loy- ola, Butte, and Thompson Falls. Did Ste- jer’s bunny-foot have anything to do with it? Monday, Jan. 25—New semester starts. Wednesday, Jan. 27—“MV” and lit- tle gold footballs given to football team in assembly. Wednesday, Feb. 2 — Stock-judging team went judging, and oh! how they judge! (We mean cattle.) Tied for third place in Bozeman. The Bitter Root 149 Friday, Feb. 4—Bill set today as Snap Day, but the weather man fooled him again, and it snowed some more. How- ever, snaps have been taken all week; so there will be a few for the annual, any- how. Saturday, Feb. 5—“Snick” Lockwood had a hot time. He spent the evening in a Turkish bath. “Oh, well,” Snick says, “better there than in the ‘cooler’.” Thursday, Feb. 3—The team, even with the aid of the bunny-foot, wasn’t able to overcome the jinx of the thirteenth game: so we lost to Anaconda, there. However, they gave Bozeman Hi “the axe.” Tuesday, Feb. 8—Jeans shaken down for annuals. Saturday, Feb. 19—Missoula-Anacon- da game here. “We’re from a big town, and we’re tough.” Thursday, Feb. 24—Two days’ vaca- tion. Mining District tournament here. Helena takes first, Missoula third place. Wednesday, March 2—Stejer beats a couple of Frosh at marbles, so he decides to toughen up his knuckles and go in for that sport. Friday, March 4—Snap Day. Friday, March 4—Girls’ Club holds hop in gym for the boy friends. Wednesday, March 9 — Basketball team buys tickets for Bozeman—State Tournament. Thursday, March 10—“Tad” Meeker catches scarlet feever, and is sent to hospital in Bozeman. Remainder of team is sent back to Missoula, and quarantined for six days. Saturday, March 12 Big musical program in auditorium. Given to raise money for Music Meet. Monday, March 24—Spring’s coming. It always does! Friday, April 1—Teachers announce that there will be no assignments for a week. April Fool! 150 Nineteen Twenty-Seven Friday, April 15—Old Clothes Day. You should have seen the weird costumes! Wednesday, April 20—Rufus King elected captain of casaba chasers for next year. More oats to Rufus! Saturday. April 2—Hurray for our side! Missoula cops the State Music Meet in Livingston. Monday, April 4—Whole week of spring vacation. Elaine Yinal elected president of Girls’ Club for next year. Nice going. Elaine! Friday, April 29—Annual goes to press today. Following is the calendar for the remaining school year. Thursday and Friday, May 12 and 13 —Track meet. Watch us go! Friday, May 20—Junior Prom. Wednesday, June 1 -Annuals out. Friday, June 3—Senior Day. Picnic Tievery thing! Saturday. June 4—‘‘Chimes of Nor- mandy. ’1 Friday, June 9—Commencement. At last we’re all graduated! The Bitter Root 15 OUR ADVERTISERS I The Seniors do appreciate The firms below who did not wait But grave us aid at lively rate. Patronize them! 152 Nineteen Twenty-Seven The B. AND H. deserves to win! Buy there your clock, or watch, or pin. If you go there, you’ll go again. Patronize them! -----o----- ]f you want a Ford, or have one to sell. You can’t do better than see H. O. BELL— lie’ll give a square deal and treat you well. Patronize him! -----o----- To the BORG’S JEWELRY STORE go For all things in that line, you know; High quality, and prices low. Patronize him! -----o----- The BOURDEAU MERCANTILE, you see, Is the place to buy the sugar and tea. And all things that in a grocery be. Patronize them! -----o----- For novelties of every kind— Those you’ve not seen, or have in mind. At BOYLE’S they all are there, you’ll find. Patronize him! -----o----- The BUSTER BROWN'S the place for shoes For kids and grown-ups. if you choose. All patrons well they’re sure to use. Patronize them! When clothes are soiled and you feel mean. You’ll the BUTTE CLEANERS seek, I ween, They’re “kleaners” that do really “klean.” Patronize them! ----o------ If you want coffee, or a meal And the very squarest deal. The COFFEE PARLOR’S the place, we feel. Patronize them! ----o----- The DICKINSON PIANO HOUSE Will give your daughter, son, or spouse Music that will their spirits rouse. Patronize them! ----O----- To DIXON HOON now go for shoes— You’ll find them there in all the hues, They’ve many, too, from which to choose. Patronize them! The DORIAN STUDIO’S the home For photographs—full length, or “dome”— Xo better work from here to Nome! Patronize them! ----o----- For paper, too, to write your theme To DUNSTAN’S go by car or team. He sells it cheap and that’s no dream. Patronize him! The Bitter Root 153 THE FARLEY GROCERY AND ARCADE Have goods of which none are afraid; Their fruits are ripe and eggs fresh laid. Patronize them! ----o----- The GARDEN CITY FLORAL STORE Has flowers that'll make you go for more. No better plants, the country o’er. Patronize them! ----o----- THE HARKNESS DRUG STORE folks, I’m sure, Have just the drugs vour ills to cure. Sweets, too, they have. They’re al- ways pure. Patronize them! ----o----- If you want lunch, ice cream, or pop Go to the HIGH SCHOOL CANDY SHOP, Across the street. ’Twill pay to stop. Patronize them! ----o----- The INDEPENDENT CITY MAR- KET— The very place to trade, now mark it! So bring along your car and park it. Patronize them! ----o----- Go to KITTENDORFFS new jew- elry store, 11 There’s a reason” for not passing him o’er. The more you go there, you’ll buy the more. Patronize him! To KOHN’S go for jewelry. For dinner silverware, or tea, Class rings and pins for you and me. Patronize him! -----o----- THE LEADER is the place to buy; The price is low, and quality high, Whether ’tis coat, or dress, or tie. Patronize them! -----o----- The LOCKWOOD SANDWICH SHOP, oh my! Has things to eat, ’twill pay to buy. Those cakes and doughnuts take one’s eye. Patronize them! -----o----- If you are wanting orange crush, Or ginger ale, or punch, or such, To the MAJESTIC BOTTLING rush. Patronize them! -----o----- THE MASTER CLEANERS AND DYERS do Your garments so they’ll look like new. They dry by air, and carefully, too. Patronize them! -----o----- McKAY ART COMPANY will take The greatest pains for pure art’s sake To get that group, sunset, or lake. Patronize them! 154 Nineteen Twenty-Seven McKENZIE-WALLACE treat you best! Their tire service is best out west; ’Twill please you if you make a test. Patronize them! -----o---- The MISSOULA CLEANERS AND DYERS ’ll clean Your garments until they’re fit for a queen. They’re as careful workmen as ever were seen! Patronize them! -----o---- THE MISSOULA COAL AND TRANSFER’S store Brings comfort to your very door No matter how the wild winds roar. Patronize them! -----o---- The MISSOULA DRUG’S a busy store. You'll patronize them more and more If once you’ve passed inside their door. Patronize them! -----o---- MISSOULA GAS AND COKE will heat Your house or store, and cook your meat • Its water heating can’t be beat. Patronize them! -----o---- The MISSOULA HAIR DRESSING PARLOR Gives such shampoos, you’ll come for more. Best hair cuts—search the city o’er. Patronize them! The MISSOULA LAUNDRY ’ll do for you, Its best to keep you fresh and new. Clothes will not fade—whate’er the hue. Patronize them! -----o---- The M. M. CO , “ Everybody’s Store For Everything,” the country o’er. Will bring it to your very door. Patronize them! -----o---- Go to the MISSOULIAN f or sup- plies. They’ll do vour printing, if you’re wise. They’ve blanks and cards of every size. Patronize them! -----o---- The MURRAY MOTOR COMPANY Handle those Buick cars, you see; Their service spells security! Patronize them! -----o---- For stationery go to the OFFICE SUPPLY, They’ll fill your orders, or tell you why. They’ve pens and inks and books to buy. Patronize them! -----o---- The ORVIS MUSIC HOUSE will bring Into your home sweet music’s ring, Whate’er you want to play or sing. Patronize them! The Bitter Root 155 The PASCHAL STUDIO is fine. They carry an artistic line Of photographs—just see their sign. Patronize them! ----o----- Look for the PERHAM MOTOR sign. They sell the IIudson-Essex line, And Oadillac-La Salle—they’re fine! Patronize them! ----o----- If you would like to get real warm When winds blow, and it starts to storm, PERRY FUEL CEMENT CO. will save from harm. Patronize them! ----o----- The PETERSON DRUG COMPANY has each side Of Main street a store known far and wide For powders and pills, and sweets, besides. Patronize them! ----o----- The PUBLIC DRUG STORE S here to stay, They’ll serve you now without de- lay ; Their drugs you’ll find fresh as the day. Patronize them! ----o----- ROBBIE, THE DRUGGIST S a good place to trade, lie’ll sell you drugs of the highest grade, And in an emergency, give first aid. Patronize him! If you’ve a sister or a spouse From the SINGER SEWING MA- CHINE house Buy a machine; ’twill make her blouse. Patronize them! The SMITH DRUG STORES— for there are two— Have customers and not a few— Because their drugs are fresh and new. Patronize them! -----o----- “It Pays to Look Well,” as you know— To the SOUTH SIDE BARBER SHOP you’ll go If you’d about your hair-cut crow. Patronize them! -----o----- Down by the bridge the SPORT SHOP stands With sport materials from all lands For individuals or for bands. Patronize them! -----o----- The STAR ELECTRIC shines so bright That places dark it lias made light; Their globes and fixtures are always right. Patronize them! -----o----- The STAR GARAGE will serve each need— Furnish supplies; repair with speed, ’Twill prove a friend to you, indeed. Patronize them! 156 Nineteen Twenty-Seven If your pantry shelves you need to fill With goodies that will fill the bill, Go to the bakery of TAYLOR AND HILL. Patronize them! -----o---- THE TOGGERY, the young man’s store, lias clothes the best you ever wore. No better found the whole state o’er. Patronize them! -----o---- When your old bicycle breaks down In body, wheels, or seat, or crown, Seek WALT’S REPAIR SHOP— best in town! Patronize him! -----o---- The WESTERN MONTANA NA- TIONAL BANK saves Your money from destruction’s waves, To prosperous heights your way it paves. Patronize them! If you do want a dainty lunch To WILLIAMSON’S then take the bunch, They’ll like it fine, I have a hunch. Patronize them! To YANDT DRAGSTEDT’S go for shoes And clothing such as young men use. There is no better place to choose. Patronize them! -----o---- Oh, YOUNGREN’S SHOE SHOP’S the best of goals; They’ll mend your rips and patch your holes, Build up your heels and save your soles. Patronize them! -----o---- Acknowledgment is also made to the J. C. PENNEY COMPANY. Patronize them! MISSOULIAN PUB. CO. MISSOULA MONTANA The Bitter Root 157 After All, Old Pals Are Best 158 Nineteen Twenty-Seven After All, Old Pals Are Best FINIS