Humboldt County High School - Winnada Yearbook (Winnemucca, NV)

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H. C.H. S. WINNADA 1929 “And handsome big Bill Blattner, has since turned many a head, Since he’s been in the ‘Talkies’ brunettes are cut dead. Cleto and Miller, these two have known fame, For they became magicians in a sort of a mystic game.” The Stranger’s eyes grew narrow, and he muttered, “I wonder who you are.” Then she with a sudden jerk, replied, “I’m. Kibbe on the ‘STAR.’ ” The recording was finished as the writer started for the door. The Stranger cried out, “Wait! lest you forget I’m MOORE! You may list me as the one who loved his fellow men, And kept this faithful record to be recalled again.” —E. K. ’29

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 H. C. H. S. 3 WINNADA fa 1929 Class Prophecy “Tis, been many years past,” the Stranger’s voice was slow, •‘Aye, tis been at least full twenty years ago. “Queer, have been the careers meted out by hands of time, And queerer yet, the happenings of the class of ’29.” “Hmm-m, let me see,” and his gaze was shifted down. “Earnest Elliott, a funny boy, became a traveling clown. Rena Pedroli, poor kid, has herself tied down for life, For she became another clown and also Elliott’s wife.” “Welsh—? you say—? why I used to know him too, Now he is a big magistrate of Bolivia, and Peru, “They say he has waiters, servants, and one thousand churls, And also has a hundred or so of pretty hula hula girls.” “Lossy, Giroux, and Branting, folks wondered at their fate, For they went to Chicago and never returned to Humboldt gate. Some would have you believe that they have been lost these years But I’ve reasons to know and believe they joined! the Racketeers.” “Two more figures, I remember, the Bowrins, oh my yes, Ruth has married ‘Lindy,’ or I will miss my guess. But poor old Ralph has gone straight to the dogs, He’s a wealthy kennel keeper at his lodge called the Logs.” “Schmith, ah his lungs and wind that boy has sold, He went east and took the blindfold test for Lucky and Old Gold. And Katie you say? she too has from here fled, For she demonstrates henna guaranteed to turn hair red.” “Specs? do you mean Burhans? of course I am so dumb, I believe he leads the orchestra, he almost was a bum. Carmen and Marion also two darned good kids, Have opened up a millinery, and now are making ‘lids.’ ” “Another girl named Robinson, achieved a brilliant start, For she has made success by her work and skill in art. Mary and Chewoowie, to more that made the break, For they have crashed the footlights and fun for all they make.” “And Kay Pierce is now enjoying richest splendor, She wed a rich man who believes in being her spender. Yearly she travels to some foreign clime, And takes along Kasy to help her spend the time.”

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 H.C.H.S. WINNADA p 1929