Lexington High School - Minute Man Yearbook (Lexington, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1939 volume:

x M .1 N x 1 THE NEW MINUTE MAN Portraying A Complete Picture of School Life BY COMBINATION OF' THE CLARION and ROTOGRAVURE SECTIONS Volume 13 PU SHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF L XINGTON IG SC OOL E NG ON, NEBR SKA 1939 FOREWORD To the far-nlly, Board of Eilueation, and students of li. Il. S. wo present a new Minuto Rlilll-Sil't'Illllll!lt'tlft0 meet, we think, the doniands of the day. In the fall ot' 1938 a novieo idea for the Minute Man took shape. In an as- si-inhlage of xvm-ll-hound pages, our SDOII- sur, Miss Sokor, visioned the Clarions hound iO20lllt'l' with the pil-tured sections, siniilzir to the roto,Ltravure St-rtions of in-ivnpapi-rs, as pints:-iitiiig a more eoni- plutu and vivid pin-ture of L. ll. S. srhool life. NVith the almost unanimous approv- al and hal-king: ot' the senior vlass in the earrying out of this new plan, with the loyal support of the Lexington Clipper, as printers: tho sph-nilid pliot0:fr:1pliiu eooporzition ol' the llrlwew Studio, the zimistximw- of Uapital llngraving Company, ot' l.ineoln, and of Mr. llugh Brown, of K4-:iriii-y, as hindi-rg we, the annual staff, have :itteinptrd to give you a Complete and ali-tails-il story of how the Minute M4-n xvorlied and stullird and played to- getlier this year. And we lropo that this hook will hm-num an invaluable posses- sion to all of you. .Xny evidl-neo of ingenuity, originality, and plain hard work may be attributed to the trinnivirnta of capable editors, who grave unstintingly of their time, and t0 tho efiif-it-nt. and :ilort husiness managers, tow-tln-r with the romaimli-r of the staff, whose duties are listed below! EDITORS -Marjnrie Carroll, Emogrne llii-fenhaeh, Etliol Pedersen. BUSINESS MANAGERS -Hugh Stuart, .laines Biiriiett, Arthur Teetor. ADVERTISING MANACIEIRS - Charlotte Newman, Marianna Zimmerman. A'l'IlIiE'l'lC EDITORS AND SPORTS COMMEN'I'A'l'0RS-Ray Brown, Bill Banks, XVillis Raiser, Kenneth George. NEXVS 0OMMEN'l'A'l'0RS - Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorenson, Cliarlotte Reiter. FE.VI'IIRE XYIiI'I'ERS-Marjorie MeI7'a1'- ron, Dean Lantx. PROOF KE.lI3ERS - Ruth Haworth, Alyve IIofri-its-1', Agnes Delahunty. II.I.IIS'l'lIAT0R - .Iohn Edwin INIay. ACl'l'lYI'I'Y IiEPORTEliS-Addison XV:il- liriclgv, Mauri-ne Banks, Olive Freucli, livangelinc Lindlilade. SENIOR EDITORS - Dorothy Duryea, Lois Buck. JUNIOR EDITORS - Bill Britton, Bill Doughty, Janice Cook. UNDERCLASSMEN EDITORS- Dorothy Spuhler, Mary Ellen Davidson, Laur- ence Tyler. SCHOOL LIFE EDITORS-Don Moss, Irvin hV!lllit'l', XYiluia Chadivivk. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION Business Managers busy issuing re- eeipts and km-ping linzuivizil rec-ords - Our most expert and ohliging pl1ot'igi'apli- ie fort-o, Ji-will lilnrrow and Mac llc- brew-llon Moss, Snap shot editor, after a hard day of pieturu taking. Ilis side- kirk, Iioli Bailey, Sn0oZing too. - llarold Riley, athletic editor, doing a lit- tle Hsliooting: on the side, ivliilo Evan- grelino Iiindhl:ulo, reporter, smiles: at the higger hirdie, -.lohn Edwin May, 0311'- loonist :ind artist, always ready when ealli-d upon, with drawing Ol' Comic strip -large Illl'l,lll't', :1 big gang at work at the printing oll'i:-0, Bill Dvughty, Janice Cook, in liaek: lVlarianni- Zininicrinau and lthnogviie llll'i'l'lllHLl'll, editor, cvideneing ai hit ol' huniorg Dorothy Spuhler Watch- inug Roh, the linotype inan at work, Iiois llurk, Agnes: Di-lalimity and Alyce llofriiiter busy at their job of proof readingr, and Ethel Pedersen, editor, tsl-ati-ily giving a suggestion. - Miss llanson, tllarion supi-rvisor, :md Miss Solar-r, yearbook sponswr, pausing a ino- inent,-'l'he ni-ws writing' elans a few hours lwl'.n'e printing time, hurrying thi- r-opy along. tIivft to rightl Irvin XV:illcer, Olivo l+'ren1-li, Charlotte Newinzin, Dean liantz, Ray lirown, Marjorie Car- roll, llill Banks, Maurene Banlfs, Iiob Hailey, Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sur- enson, Clyde Taylor. Q if J 'S ,qw 5 .2-E X4 :Q-Xu v Tfvnvi WBSYW 5.511 ,lf 1 .fn in I, HAROLD BARRETT - CASHXER SECRETARY 1 S 1 y WA STEWART JI! YYTD: 1155! ww MRS. ATIEEIA IiOHE1RTS !e!USSi2I.M'f5 HMM xtrrrua 9355155253 Rama mf wucmmu fix! UR. GEUSEE. C. YMDNEY OSTEUFATH VICE PRESIDENT HRS. STEILA MORBLN'-CIVIC LEADER -W T 'o 9 the LEXINGTON CLARION Megaphone :MW Lexington starts the year Witgh VOL. 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1933 NO. 1 more than a thousand pupils in the entire school system and with three hundred and fifty-four in high school. bk 211 914 EF With the new ruling that pud- dle-jumpers do not operate dur- ing the noon recess, the pressure on papa's gas bill may be relieved just a little. P12 P14 bk EF The ropes in the halls are doing a nice job of keeping the calves out till the bell rings, but why not use a charged wire and make it really hog tight? PF P14 S4 ICT Mr. Ashton's new radio used for demonstration Tuesday has a mystery box all right, but it still has the weakness of ours at home- once he gets K.M.M.J. he can't get rid of it. 11 is in :TF On Freshman Day during the first week, one hundred frosh came out cock robin fashion with trouser legs trimming knee bones, giris capped in green or carrying weed bouquets, one and all bowing to upper classmen. Pk 14 214 iff So that the north side of dear ol' L.H.S. will not look tawdry made by debris left from noon lun- chers, students will eat in the li- brary. Another advantage in the plan is that in winter a sandwich will not iinish freezing to one's tongue be- fore he reaches the middle of it. All this signifies thanks to Principal Ashton and Superintendent Miller. xi? How you used to hate 'swish- ing' and 'swashing' through the snow and mud every winter in cross- ing the road north of the school. This will be avoided as the country cars are to be parked on the south side of the road. Now last, but not immaterial, is the thing we all have in common-we enter at 8:30 and disperse at 5:00. Coming no sooner, and leaving no later, who can say you are teacher's pet? Sli Pl: PF KT' Oh, you treacherous villain! No, you won't actually hear those words, but if you should see some young charge's mouth framing a decided Oh! don't think of Martha Raye. It's none other than Miss Mitcheil's public speaking-minded proteges learning the art of panto- mime. This week they are introduc- ing pantomime into story telling. According to reports from the mem- bers of the class, this study is very interesting. 1 New Office Rooms Evolve From Cutting Cement Wall is : :za:s.:s:z:s:1-' '-za:s:ag:a:sg .:s:sssz1zi M SE E5551525555EiE5E2EiiE25e2a5eEe5a2 s 3 lf? 1 :-:Y::-,- . .... ': ff .M . .ft '1 ,,..,.,.,., .-,1- i .. ,, ,,:,.?' 1' 5 : 43E'5ff2fE2 :f 5 2,313 .... 1 -V .f.QQQ.Q.1.L1Q.QQ.fQ,Q.1,f,QQ,lfllffgIfIQ.Q.IQQ.QIQ.QQQgEff ..., T , ..Q,f.Q'.,QQ . ..... ,..... V...'3255552525555553255EiEE2E525E5E5EsE2iEE5,. . 5:55 552.1:igigIf,.,53:3?135-iz25552252552525g?5g5g555Egs5si55f5Eg5:i5255gag555gigsggiaizissiiisiiE1:2:2:5:5:5: PRIN. LEON W. ASHTON Mr. Leon VV. Ashton, Lexington high's new principal, comes from Snyder, where he left the superin- tendent's chair. He is a graduate of Lincoln high school and of the University of Nebraska, where he took his master's degree in second- ary education last summer. At the university, Mr. Ashton was captain of Company K and a member of the military fraternity, Scabbard and Blade. He belonged also to the Delta Chi, Sigma Gam- ma Epsilon, Phi Delta Kappagsoc- ial, professional and educational fra- ternities. One year he was chair- man of Engineers' Week, an annual event comparable to Open Night in this school. While in high school, he was in- terested in basketball, track, and scout work. Later he became an Eagle Scout and organized a troop at Howells and at Snyder. When he left Snyder, he was Scout District Commissioner with jurisdiction over eight troops. A native of Lincoln, he compares Lexington with his picturesque city for its great number of trees. On seeing the 1938 Mfnute Man, he complimented the school very high- ly on its achievement. Principal Ashton, we welcome you to our school. M. C. Waste Space Becomes Useful for Various Activities Surprised Ah's were legion Monday, September 6, when students reached the top of the north stairs on the second floor to discover that part of the east wall had been re- placed by a silver coated iron fence guarding a covered, narrow pass- ageway which leads to the new of- flees. These rooms, once the annual copy-writing nook and storeroom, are re-decorated and furnished with the customary equipment, and made more attractive with monks cloth curtains on short movable rods. Ad- jo'ning the front office on the north- east, is a small supply room built three or four steps above the main floor. From a door placed in the middle of the south side of the front office, one may go down to another series of rooms that lead one to believe that Supt. Miller not only studled how to get passageways into new offices, but that he connived with the gods to make it impossiblefor anyone to get out. This second series, which was once the superintendents quarters when the building was new, affords a conference room for teachers and pupils, a convenient place to show slides, a small room for the ditto machine and workers, and an ade- quate storeroom for supplies not needed so frequently as those up- stairs. Altogether, t h e s e improvements seem to utilize hitherto unaccessible space, and apparently save time of officials in having equipment where it can be used with the least waste of energy. Supt. Miller said with a smile, Tell them this is the last time the office will be moved. I'm much pleased with present arrangements. Talent Club Elects Oificers At the first meeting of the Talent c'ub, Thursday at four o'clock, the following officers were elected: Don- ald Moss, presidentg Willis Raser, Vice-president: Evangeline Lindblade, secretaryg Marilyn Lindblade, treas- urer, and Mary Ellen Davidson, news ieporter. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll Associate Editors .............. . .... . ...Emogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers .................. gvlugli Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur t ee or Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Etlitors,..Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators ................. Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature WVriters . .... .......... . ..... Marjorie McFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ...................... . Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofrciter, Agnes Delahuntv Illustrator .............i John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin Xvflllilil' Activity Reporters .................. XVilma Chadwick, Addison XValbridge, Mnurene Banks, Lois Buck, Olive Frencli, Yllillis Raser. Evangeline Lind- blacle, Laurence Tyler. I EDITORIALS SCHOOL DAZE School days, once termed golden rule days, are taking the present tense again. And by tense, we mean more than the class definition. Not that you are expected to mould yourself into a strained rigid rou- tine, but please, students, realize at tiiis beginning, that school is more than an abode in which to wear rolled pant legs and green hair rib- bons. Still, don't get the idea that on the morning school starts, The Fight Is On. You will find that L.H.S. is an all- around good place. To appreciate this, you must develop a certain firm, or tense attitude iantonym, jelly-fishl toward all school activi- ties, and then when the hazy au- tumn balminess and the gilded land- scape fades, school won't lose its glamour and inspiration. Then, just to make sure that freshmen will not mistake the Gold- en Rule alluded to for a local chain store, let us explain that there is a golden rule around L.H.S., such as golden silence in certain hallways and classrooms. And then with all respects to the English bard, let us inform you that all that glitters around L.H.S. IS gold. Don't let it become brass. THEY'RE EVER HERE School is on! If only some mystic charm could preserve the enthus- iasm, purpose and good fellowship that always accompanies the open- ing weeks! But-as always-there'll come a time when the weak-willed souls will lose their vim. That will be in about six weeks. There are others who will manage to keep up the fire 'til after Christ- l l 1 l l mas. A few staunch pacemakers, who are undaunted by hardships will be going strong by May 26. It's a sort of parable like the sower-some seeds falling by the waysideg some springing up from stony ground and then dying be- cause they had no depth of earthy some falling on good soil. From the fertile grounds came the harvest. OUR DECEIVING FEET Of all the illusions in this institu- tion, the greatest seems to have been, Go up to the annual room. True! We went up the main stairs to the north on the second floor, opened a door that led to a narrow passageway, descended two short flights of steps and never knew we '4hadn't been nowhere a tall. A slice out of the wall to make an entrance into the new adminis- tration office reveals that all the time we were on a level with the corridor despite our uppish hallu- cinations. I S 15gS' GfZ0Zlfl'ld . It must be the janitor's brushes! Nobody else sweeps, but goodness me-the DUST-the Dirt I mean. It's fogglng. One of the tires on Kelly's jalopy leaked all the air out Sunday night . . . it was only flat on one side so he had hopes of jerking back into town but all in vain . . . its occu- pants disappointedly thumbed their way back to the village . . . it is wonderful that it was no farther south than it was because Janice C., Marge Bellew, and Marianne Z might have gotten rather tired 1 should we say hitching?-ah, no hiking of course it Wouldn't affcct OUR big huskies Bill K., Bill Staton and Jim R. And now we take a turn for a little free advice to Bill and Dorothy we lend our strong right arm and suggest your first install- ment be paid on a bicycle built for two . . . may you prosper!! Second ly, come Lola and Howard . . . the Dr.'s porch may have awnings on top but they donlt cover the sides . . . beware . . . if you get my point of view. Now Wilma and Jack support our lovelorn column the last rain settled their rift but there is more than a dust storm between Jack and Keith. GIRLS : Get that must have Twin Sweater Set at I I uokg no Miss Carter, who tries to put a bright look on the faces of pupils of the Lexington high school Latin class as she explains the meanings of different Latin words, says that since her childhood she has always wanted to be a teacher. Having taught several subjects in Lexington high for several years, and having been with the students, Miss Carter should know what she is talking about when she says the value of the school would be much improved if pupils would not take the Oh, I'il get by attitude toward school. Miss Helen Starr, new junior high teacher in L.H.S,, comes from Grand Island where her father is the prin- cfpal of the junior high school. Miss Starr is a graduate of the Grand Island high school and of Grand Island college. In college she speclalized in biology and speech, and also took part in dramatics and tennis. In the latter activity she l 'won a conference championship at a l summer conference. She has also taken work at the University of Ne- braska in music and English. Her hobbies are sports, reading, music and she has toured most of the United States and Honolulu. Before coming to Lex'ngton she taught music and junior high sub- jects in Leigh in 1933-36, and sci- ence and speech in Wood River high school in 1936-38. This year she is teaching geography, science and gymnasium. Berenice Velte, '34, has been elect- ed principal of a three-teacher school at Virginia, Nebr. v Fall is upo.n 'us, I Our appetite's great: Come in and see us And discover we rate! MOSS' CAFE 5 A Said Romeo to Juliet, Have you had yo u r dress cleaned yet ? Said Juliet to Romeo, No, I cannot find a place to go. : All Romeo said was- REUTLINGER'S SAGE'S x l Classes Choose Boys For Major Oifices That the classes wish masculine rule was evidenced in the elections last VVednesday when they chose three boys and one girl for presi- dents. Jack Stuckey will preside over the seniors for the fourth consecu- tive year. Bill Kelly will engineer junior affairs. Dean Stuckey, fresh- man vice-president last year, has jumped to the sophomore president's chair. Verna Snyder, freshman, has! the distinction of being the onlyi girl elevated to president's ranking in L.H.S. Vice-presidents are: Ethel Peder- sen, senior, Ferdinand Kopf, junior, Wayne Speak, sophomore, and Kath- leen Norris, freshman. Secretaries: Bob Bailey, Frances Orthman, junior, Henderson, sophomore, and Anderson, freshman. Treasurers: Irvin Walker, Jean Banks, junior, Doris sophomore, and Bobby Norton, man. Student Councilmen were elected' as follows: Emogene Diefenbach, Vernon Smith, Marjorie Carroll, Ad- dison, Walbridge, seniors, Bill Brit- ton, Bill Doughty, Calvin McKibbin, juniors, James Duffey, Doris John-N son, Tommy Hock, sophomores, Inez. Kring, Raymond Sanks, freshmen. senior 5 i Gladys ' Arthur I senior, Hirsh, fresh- H 'NEWSETTES The Girl Reserves cabinet for this year met in Miss Lewis' room after school, September 12. They decided to hold regular meetings after the organization meeting, which is to be held soon, there will be a formal initiation of all the new members. Physical education and handicraft are the activities selected for the small groups this year. A watermelon feed was given by the second and third class agricul- ture boys for the freshman class at the west sandpit, Wednesday eve- ning, September 14. The Lexington Home Economics' club was organized in the advancedl home economics class Monday, Sep- tember 19, with Miss Leech as spon- sor. Charter members of the club are: Margaret Kearney, Pat Naff- zlnger, Betty Fellers, Clarabel Swan- son, Ileen Rutledge, Twila Flynn, 1 umni , 1 , o ,X 7' This year an exceptionally large number of L. H. S. graduates are attending colleges and universities, in Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Illi- nois and Kansas. Those going to the University of ,Nebraska are: Sam Nisley, Darrel Peters, Donald Dean Bayles, Rethal Edeal, Clinton Banks, Harold Hirsh, Harold Bacon, Bill Haworth, Ruth Wallace, Paul Vern Adams, Herbert Dow, Carl Meyer, Gerhart Kopf, Bill! McKee, Ruth Velte, Bob Anthony, Bill Morgan, Bob DeFruiter, Milton Buchhoiz, Carol Kineh, Peggy Lou Beyl, Dean Edeal and Barbara Cook. Those attending Wesleyan are: Ru- by Wycoff, Keith Wyeoff, Janice Farley, Bill Sutphen, Bernice Bran-N son, Betty Weaver, Mary Catherine Jacobson and Stanley Neil. Those enrolled at Hastings are: Bobette Reutlinger, Ruth Bourn, Ruth Warnemunde, Florence Corl, and Keith Delap. Those at Doane are: Rod Widney, George Betzer, Bob Banks. At the business college in Grand Island are: Phillip Huff, Selma Olsson, and Jim Shulenberger. Jo and Mary Duree are enrolled at Stephens college at Columbia, Missouri, Deborah Hock and Kathryn Moore are attending ,Kearney State Teachers College. Roy lRinker is at Wentworth. Kathleen Engler is studying nursing at St. Mary's college at Leavenworth, Kan- sas. Phyllis Crawford and Dean Spear are attendng Northwestern, Dale Dunlap is in Indiana. Twenty-five of the Iifty-two above students are National Honor Society members in L.H.S. Harold Duryea, who arrived home September 17, will visit here two Weeks. He is stationed on the S. S Colorado at San Francisco as a First Class seaman. Lowell Cain, '38, who has been in the Great Lakes naval camp since June is visiting in Lexington. From here he will go to Bremerton. Wash., where he will train in ship Work. Oh, yes, 'tother day a junior wrote, 'tIt took eleven shots to bring the moose down at their feet twenty yards away. Clarion Wins Second Place Award Our congratulations! Your pub- lication has won outstanding honors in the 1938 Critical Service. j t'The Judges of this year's serv- lice, under the auspices of the Medill School of Journalism, recognize your 'paper as one of outstanding achieve- ments and bestow upon it an Inter- national Second Place Award. The above quotation was received last week from Edward Nell, execu- ttive secretary of the Quill and Scroll contest at Northwestern. l Page one was graded a 1 and the other pages 2 . General effec- Ltiveness of news Writing also scored H1.1! A straight line underscoring a word indicated exceptional excell- jence, a wavy line indicated weak- ness in that department. The Clar- ion received 21 straight lines and 4 wavy lines. I Dominant good features of the 'news stories were use of essentials, organization of story, variety in ilead construction, and Playing up the feature. Outstanding qualities in the make- up were symmetry and newsiness. The Features were underscored for quality and variety, the sports writing for use of essentials and playing up the feature, advertising lfor giving service fno formal or igift adsl. The four wavy lines signified head- ings in editorials could be improved, lack of white space in some of the advertisements, occasional typo- graphical errors, and too few re- porters' names in the column heads. 'The Clarion is a snappy little paper. Its alert editorial policy and lively news writing make it an in- fluential factor in school life at Lex- ington, concluded the critic on the score sheet. l r SONJA HIENE Sweaters and Caps to brighten your fall outfit. - Buy them at - EVANS SHOP H v It may be out of season, But the game warden Won't object Norma Miller, Nora Quitmeyer, andl If you have yourself Alice Sorensen. A constitution was Put it up! read and later adopted, after a few Put it down! Shot at- changes were made. Officers elected Not a worry or a frown- were: president, Alice Sorensen, and If you have your hair done secretary, Pat Naffzinger. Other of- at the ficers will be elected when new BON TON members have been initiated. x i Heading the Minute Men for the fourth year is Coach Russell Dills, flfi' A, ,JXP whose Big-Six 440- 1,-' vp yard dash record still stands. iw' f '-1' v-N Though reticent Q1 ,ii 1 A By N about giving out A - 4-in ,1,,,,,,,,. . . - an information n, , gl,,Q1a.W Harold Riley and B111 Banks 1 lit conggming himself, or his predictions of ! the present season, ' FOOTBALL SCHEDULE he will probably go Bearcats Cage , Sept. 30-Cozad, here. on teaching his pro- Mln n , 1 Oct. 7-North Platte, there. teges to win mod- ute Me , 6 0 Oct. 14-McCook, here. estly, and to lose In a 'tfirst nighter that revealed Kearney taking the spotlight long enough to swing a 6-0 victory, the Minute Men and the Bearcats scrap- ped for the center of the stage here Friday night. Seesawing through an uneventful first quarter with Kearney taking most of the first downs, both teams battled without furnishing any spec- tacular sprints. Several passes gain- ed a few yards with Stuckey catch- ing for the Minute Men. Quarter ended 0-0. . High point in the second canto was a touchdown for Kearney on the fourth down after three unsuc- cessful line plunges. Taylor knocked down the pass for the extra point to keep the score 6-0. Ineompleted passes shattered a few tense moments in the third quarter. Taylor and Stuckey for Lexington, and Shada for Kearney lifted the curtain here and there with assistance from the lines, but the canto ended scoreless with Kear- ney still holding the bell rope, 6-0. A final 12-minute round showed Gallington marching goalward for Kearney. A partially blocked kick by Kearney gave the Bearcats the ball on the Lexington 20-yard line. A sidelong gallop by Gallington put Kearney close to scoring on a first down, but an injury to Richards, Lexington guard, took time out and the spell was brdken. Kearney fumbled and failed to recover. An- other season of give and take ended in midfield with the whistle favor- ing Kearney's 6-0 tally. Cozad and Lexington To Battle This Week Friday the Minute Men will match their skill here against Cozad. The Haymakers have a promising team and will give their best to beat Lexington. Last season the Minute Men blocked a pass receiver to give Co- zad a 6-0 victory and are plannng to take Lexington into camp again. Two veteran guards will make the center of the line hard to penetrate. At right guard, 175-pounder Bob Douglas will give no ground. At the opposite guard Lloyd Romine, weigh- ing 179, will stand his own. Oct. 21-Callaway, here. Oct. 26-Curtis, here. Nov. 4-Holdrege, there. Nov. 11-Open. Nov. 18-Aurora, here. 24-Gothenburg, there. THE HUDDLE Nov. ,W W ff- fm'- P wflfjg ---113511 5' Zi :gif Del, a 200-pound hard-hitting tac- kle, from the Oconto six-man foot- ball squad, finds his way around very easily in this complicated game lof 11-man pigskin. Tuck says, 'Alt was a little hard to catch on, but I got it now, so bring on Kearney. Well, they did. Fred Holbein states that there will be no Midget team this year, but that the seventh, eighth, and ninth graders have been organized into a Junior High team. Twenty- ,three boys, none of whom has had fexperience, have reported. Present schedule is: ' September 29-Holdrege, there. October 3-Holdrege, here. October 6-Gothenburg, here. Give me a towel. Give me a pair of sweat socks Hey! These should- ier pads won't fit. These are the ,commands poor Pete and Hank have gto take as student managers-Pete being Bill Banks, and Hank, Dar- rel Hollibaugh. Pete, giving 14 rub- downs last week, has become a vi- cious rubber-downer, while Hank is advancing toward a professional 'checker-inner of billfolds, rings and Watches. Minute Men! We are all for you as you dive head-long into another tough football season. Fight hard! Use the Minute Man style and we will be for you regardless of the score. Our Latest Styles in HATS have arrived . S .98 and 81.88 Stoicauyu Coach Dills A three-dimension 'athlete all com- pressed into one 140-pound mentor, Coach Dills excels in football, bas- ketball and track. Perhaps Coach Dills' most triumphant success in coaching came last spring when his track team won the Southwest con- ference, and placed sixth in the state meet at Lincoln, May 14-15. Hickory Dickory Dock, The mouse ran up the clock T00 Bad! See- M c K E E ' S For the Food You Like . . . - Eat at - HAGADONE CAFE Open Day and Night DEW DROP INN Chill ......... 100 Hamburgers ---5c For Tasty Sandwiches, Attractive Salads and A Restful Atmosphere - Go To - MAY,S SWEET SHOP Why is he A Cmwin ? QL bible .4 Q W has a Tailored X Q a Suit Baumga.rtner's Variety Store fI'0m We Suit Your Taste , We Suit Your Purse LINCOLN S I S3 Iii T 'f ' the LEXINGTON CLARION Megaphone VOL. 4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1938 NO. 2 In a health contest held at the fair, Lewis Clyde Wright, jun- ior, won first place in one group with 99.5 per cent. Phyllis Stauf- fer, senior, took first in another age group with 99.5 per cent. Don- ald Dean Magnuson, senior, and Marjorie McFarren,'38, tied for sec- ond with 99 per cent. It is report- ed that Marjorie lacked some teeth. Worry! YVorry! What's the mat- ter with this news? It was good fifteen years ago. PF 214 PK KE? The research artists of the Uni- versity of Nebraska have noth- ing on some Lexington boys. While hunting prairie dogs, they sighted a number of queer creatures down in a cistern. Bill Banks thought they would make wonderful speci- mens for biology, but it took per- suasion to induce the boys to help him retrieve these members of the Urodela family. They were out to shoot prey. Some heavy wire and a sack made an excellent net. Merle Morgan and Jack Stuckey held Bill Britton by the feet while he fished around in the dark water. Later, Miss Knapple identified the queer. wrigglers as newts. all :ld 114 IU? Members of the college prepara- tory class in English 12, will feel at ease, and be able to talk with force, if ever called upon to make a speech-at least we hope so! The last ,two Weeks has been one series of ten-minute talks, and recitin' memorized passages - any- thing from Daniel Webster to Bill Nye. Some of these numbers will be given in assembly this week. Pls Pk Pk tif? Unless students had dimes jing- ling in their jeans, Monday, they failed to get a rabbit's foot that the Hi-Y boys were selling. These novel- ties dangle from an orange badge on which the figure of a football player and Go Gang Go are print- ed. if ik bk EF Fred Holbein says that if we were to bore a hole through the center of the earth, we would not come out in China, as most people think, but in Australia. H4 Pls Pk ii? Who knows? Maybe the chickens do say Cheap! Cheap! when the Fords go by. However, seven out of fifteen Fords lead the L. H. a11'E0S, dodging only twice for the three Chevrolets and the lone Ply- mouth. I i Supt. Glenn Miller Secures Series of Assembly Programs X3 OCTOBER DAYS Week of 10-21 fFire Pre- vention Weeki October 12-Columbus Day. October 13 - Six-weeks' exams. October 14-Continuation of exams. October 14 - Football, Mc Cook at Lexington. October 16 - John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. October 17-Burgoyne sur- rendered at Saratoga, 1777. October 19-Report cards delivered. October 21-Football. Calla- way at Lexington. 4. . SENIORS WAIVE ANNUAL TO PUBLISH CLARION IN BOOK FORM That the school paper will be the only published record of the events of 1938-39 at Lexington high was the 60-8 decision of the senior class at a meeting held Friday, October 7. The plan sors is that ed as usual sisted by a senior class. presented by the spon- the Clarion will be print- by the regular staff, as- selected group from the Special numbers will include one' edition for each class, one for ath- letics, and possibly one for clubs. These will all be bound into a vol- ume with a substantial cover. Cuts to be furnished by the sen- ion class are meant to embellish the columns of the Clarion, and serve to make an attractive record of the year's happenings. Sponsors for 1938-39: seniors, Mr. Thorpe iactivitiesl, Miss Soker 1 fyearbookl, Miss Mitchell fplayig juniors, Miss Hanson fplayl, Mr. Holbein fbanquetlg sophomores, Mr. Dills, Miss Knappleg freshmen, Miss Carter, Miss Leech, operetta, Mr. Ewing, National Honor Society, Miss Robinson: Student Council, Mr. Thorpe: Talent club, Miss Mitchellg Lexington Clarion, Miss Hanson, Girl Reserves, Miss Lewisg Hi-Y, Mr. George Millerg Normal Training, Miss Carterg F. F. A., Mr. Cressg Spizarlnktums, Miss Knapple. Mississippi Singers Among Entertainers in Art, Music and Science The Tom Thumb circus held in the auditorium September 22, for the elementary pupils, was the first of the National series of programs which Supt. Glenn Miller has secur- ed for this year. The four remain- ing entertainments will be present- ed to all the high schbol students. The circus consisted of trained dogs, monkeys, and a pony that seemed to have unusual skill in mathematics, as well as an eye for colors. According to reports from the grade pupils, his tricks astound- ed them. On November 2, Harry C. White will operate his own gongs in his electrical demonstration of the won- ders of modern science. I The third program of music, art and fun will be presented January 9, by Daniel Dew and Company. This is an especially popular num- ber because of its variety. For all those who are interested in spirit mediums, astrologers, and fortune tellers, perhaps the program on February 21 will be enlightening. Seance demonstrations of mediums will be presented. The final number will be the Mis- sissippi Jubilee Singers on May 1. Plantation melodies, c 1 o g g i n g, strumming of banjos with skilled fingers-all help to bring the spirit of the Old South. SPIZ ELECTS MEMBERS AND MAKES NEW PLANS Spiz members are simply bubbling over with vim, vigor and imagina- ,tion as they don new costumes com- posed of black capes lined with yel- low, and cocky yellow caps with black letters above the bills spell- ing Lexington. With the sixteen new members- .Dorothy Duryea, Ethel Mae Peder- isen, Lola Kumpf, Ruth Haworth, Betty Fellers, Charlotte Newman, Dorothy Spuhler, Bill Doughty, Bob Westfall, Phyllis Roe, Chester Brit- ton, Lois Wells, Gene Carroll, Jack Turley, Marcia McKee, and Dick Duffey-it is hoped much enthus- iasm and pep will be displayed this Iyear. O l Q1 The Lexington Clarion f ' , ,N I Published bi-weekly by the news writing as CW X -- F class of Lexington High School C503 B, Q!! 0 ex Printed by The Lexington Clipper G L t H0 STAFF i. ,1 Emi ' ........... ' ' . . ' AeSe'li..'5L Ciiiifei-S , ........ 1f'I?fl'ff1?.9.afr0l' NOW We take tlme Out to Wflte N ja B :..Em1olgene Dlefenbach, Ethel Pedersen the Same Song but the second verse, EMA JEAN WEST usiiigifi. eiliiifs .iil.ia h.1.'.i.ii, i4.ii.... To be in Style this year you must Ema Jean Ween, senior, is well Ad T?f.fQf M wear short Skirts but the trouble pleased with Lexington high school. 'E3i.Jii2a.. S2.i3i?5i, hs..i'.l1.e'h'i4..'.i..z.r.....i is most girls are wearing last years Ema Jean is a former student of Athletic E'ditors...Harold Riley, Bill Banks legs , , , We d011't know Whether Wahoo high Schgoly where She was Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde T a y l o r, R a y Bro n w . News Commentators ....... . ...... Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature WVriters ..................... lilarjorie McFar1-en, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Delallunt , y Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin WV:llker Activity Reporters .................. VVllma Chadwick, Addison YVzllbl'idge, Manrelle Banks, Lois Buck, Olive French, VVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS AT IT AGAIN It's eating me up! What? Let's see your paper a minute. What's the answer to the first question? I can't find it. May I borrow your pen? I just haven't the nerve to tell them to go plow their own corn- field -but something has to be done. Dear friends, if you say these things to your neighbors and friends, please put yourselves in their places. Would you like to buy supplies of erasers, pencils, and sheets of paper for your neighbors and friends? CThe above comment was found in the Scrap Box this week, and was printed with slight revision.-Edi- tor's Note.J VISION Mystery!! Death is taking its toll in L.H.S. The I'm going to learn something this year spirit is dying fast in some students after just five weeks of school. In some it seems to be already prostrate. What is it that makes some stu- dents work hard the first weeks and others to continue throughout the year? Detectives say that one clue to the mystery is laziness. Is it poss- ible? -Some say it may be the lack of variety in school affairs. But I think it's mental myopia, nearsightedness for which there are no corrective lenses. For those who have good vision, there are ambitions, purposes, and strife, but deep satisfaction in tri- umph. For those who hate the struggle, there is freedom and leis- ure, but to them, let me say-don't envy men who go far beyond you in the next ten years. They are already out of your sight, but you don't know it. You're nearsighted. Dorothy Helen and Cal have acquir- ed the southern accent from the Texans or not-maybe they Were- n't interested in the show If you give a woman enough rope, she'll hang herself - around your neck . . . and that reminds me . . . Dean S. seems to have hung his No Trepassingn sign on Frances O. . . . Men are like cellophane- transparent, but once you get wrap- ped up in them you can't tear 'em loose. Shotty: Just another question, Miss Hanson. Miss Hanson: What is it this time? Shotty: If a boy is a lad and he has a stepfather, is the boy a step- ladder? The following is an epitaph found on poor Wil1's tombstone: Here lies poor handsome Will, His face we'll see no more: Cause what he drank for H20, Was H2SO4. - What is so rare as a day in June? A day in February . . . It has few- er days A certain threesome was two nights late to the last football game . .. Remember we sit on the bleachers Friday night . . not Sunday . . . Each morn, if you would rightly live On this terrestrial ballg Name o'er your foes and then forgive- Else don't get up at all! fFound on a freshman's registra- tion card.J Name of parents: Mam- ma and Papa. Butcher: What can I do for you madam? Marjorie C.: I would like to try some of that track meat I hear so much about. Mistaken Identity ' Enrico Caruso, the great singer. was traveling through the state of Maine, in his automobile. One morn- ing his car mired down in the mud. The great tenor had to Walk to the nearest farmhouse to obtain aid from the farmer. Who are you ? asked the farmer. Expecting to impress the farmer, Caruso said, Oh I am Caruso. Oh! Robinson Caruso! The man who slept so long! an active member of the band, cho- rus, and pep organization. Incident- ally, she considers pep as a neces- sary trait. Sociability, also, ranks high in her estimation, hence, her many friends. She enjoys both popular and class- ical music. Offhand, she- believes she is especially interested in the works of Beethoven. Ice cream suits this brown-eyed miss, but spinach-yes, she's an- other of its abstainers. Green has a favorite place in her color scheme, and red occupies a position similar to that of the afore- mentioned spinach. And Ema Jean has another thing in common with most of us. She finds it extremely difficult and un- pleasant to get up in the morning. Well! Well! She mentioned the fact that she would really much rather 'just read during library periods. Wonder when she studies? It proved impossible to discover what she does in her spare time, so we decided she has none. Patronfze our advertisers. Y School work improves- Teachers are pleased: So are the students, with the New SI1ea.ffer's Pens at STEWART'S For Tasty Sandwiches, Attractive Salads and A Restful Atmosphere - Go To - MAY'S SWEET SHO? n Three blind mice, See how they run- You too can buy fresh Cheese at PRASCH'S QBRQEQNSEQZJTEEN it-'83 5?n?Sf Sitiiittts UPPERCLASSMEN H WIN PROGRAM TEA Now is the time of recognition to 'f The Home Economics Club gave a those entering a new school as well as undertaking new opportunities. Southern and western states are both represented in this new group. Marianne Zimmerman from Ber- The junior play to be presented November 10 is a brisk, but whim- sical entitled Gypsy Jim. A tenta- tive cast includes Bill Kelly in the title role with this supporting cast: kelffy, Calif., and Emil Jean Wesqchariette Newman, Wanda High, of VVahoo, have taken out seniorlMary Jane Thomas, pat Naffzingeyy Citizenship Papers- Afleen Burkey, Bin Staton, Ferdinand Kepf, Milton ROY C13-Tk, Dorothy 1110585011 and,Stear, Donald Gunn, Jim Roberts, Marjorie Lemmer arrived from South 17 to swell the junior rosterg Calvin McK1bbin, from Geneva, is also a junior. Additions among the sophomores are: Delmer Tucker, Ocontog Bob Cain, Evertg Vern Con- ley, Melrose, New Mexicog Margery Hollibaugh, Overton: Alfred Knis- pel, Cozadg James Lipps, Omahag Donna McKibbin, Genevag Harold Roberts, Norton, Kas.g Alfred Meusch, Shelton. Post graduates from L.H.S. are Marjorie McFarren, Maxine Bellew, Jack Haley, Bob Snyder, Delpha Wells, and Nancy Reeder. Frieda Frogge from Oakley, Kas., completes the list. SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHER TAKES SEVERAL TRIPS Vacation time is over, but Robinson has many memories the summer. First of these, the Wesleyan mencement in May, then in the national convention of Delta Kappa Gamma soc'ety in Denver. Directly following this, Miss Robin- son wcnt to the convention of her social sorority, Theta Upsilon, in Chicago as a delegate of the alum- ni association. After one of her meetings, she had a pleasant visit with Phyllis Crawford, '38, and Mrs. Crawford, now residing in Chicago. On July 5, Miss Robinson met her sister, Ethel Rae Robinson, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Omaha. After visiting friends and relatives in the eastern part of the state and in Lexington, they spent the rest of their vacation in the west, visiting Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City and Fall River Lodge in Estes Park. Just before school began, Miss Robinson attended the wedding of George Wood, '27, in the Episcopal church at Hastings. With all her vacationing, she found time to review the book, Free Land, by Rose Wilder Lane, for the Methodist Home Missionary So- ciety. Miss from com- June A Home Trust The sun never sets on England's possessions, said an Englishman proudly. No, replied the Irishman, The good Lord is afraid to trust her in the dark. 'Darrell Hollibaugh, and Vyrl Ander- son. A rack for bicycles has been erected at the north end of the sen- ior high building. All senior pupils riding bicycles are requested to use this one, and the junior high will use the one at the south end of the building. PLEASE stay off the pri- vate property across the street south and north of the high school, requests Principal Ashton. Miss Inez Burnworth, formerly a mathematics instructor in L.H.S., has passed her comprehensive exam- ination for a master's degree. As soon as she completes her thesis she will receive the degree. ELECT NEW G. II. OFFICERS Group II of the Girl Reserves met Wednesday, September 28, with Miss Starr to elect officers. Those elect- ed were: Frances Orthman, presi- dent, Gladys Henderson, vice-presi- dentg Marylyn Lindblade, secretaryg Evangeline Lindblade, treasurer, Alice Sorensen, program chairman: LaVere Nelson, news reporter. On Monday, October 3, Evangeline Lind- blade and Alice Sorensen resigned because they filled offices in the Girl Reserves proper. Frances Jane Howell was elected to fill the treas- urer vacancy and Margaret Kjar is program chairman. tea on Thursday, September 29, for all the girls who are planning to become members of the club. Other guests were the women teachers of L.H.S. The room was decorated with fall flowers, and as the guests entered they were presented maple leaves. On these favors, made of art paper, the guests' names were written. A play, Two Little Hitch-Hikers was presented with these charact- ers: Dick Morgan, the father, Betty Fellersg Ruth Morgan, the mother, Margaret Kearneyg Junior Morgan, Clarabel Swansong Betty Lou Mor- gan, Patsy Naffzingerg the Stranger, Ileen Rutledge. After the play, Betty Fellers and Margaret Kearney presided at the tea table. Music was furnished by Frances Jane Howell, Lois Wells, Dorothy Helen Neff and Patsy Naff- zinger at the piano. When Mrs. Edna Jackson, from the state superintendents office at Lincoln, was here October 5 she helped to organize the Normal Training club for 1938-39. The Kutz Shop Style Without Extravagancev MOSS CAFE Food you like to eat with Prices you can pay Patronize our advertisers. ' CARL VON'S REXALL STORE Hot Chocolate Coifee Sandwiches r Whispers was a poodle Free from dirt or mark He fell into a coal chute N 0 w Whisper's in the Don't Throw Away Those Summer Shoes . . . They can be successfully dark. dyed for Fall! We'll enlfghtfen him -Q Call 206 SAGE'S NIMIE V . N' fr f Wg.. - 1- ' V, . By ' N -',.gi'.,.'.qxi,l17i'm4.,iqia,Q'5vw.!nl- Harold Riley and Bill Banks l ill MIINUTE MEN PILE UP MINUTE MEN Bow 31-7 HAYMAKERS, 25-6 ,To N. P. BULLDOGS With a score in every quarter, the Minute Men raked the Hay- makers from Cozad to stack up a 25-6 Victory here September 30. Early in the first quarter, Stuckey raced 43 yards through the Cozad aggregation for the first counter. In the second canto, Kline scored for Cozad but the kick was void. A pass in the same period from Tay- lor to Stuckey provided an advance that led to Taylor's plunge for an- other goal before the whistle sound- ed. Side-flanked by Taylor, Britton made a scintillating run for 42 yards that started Lexington goal- ward early in the third quarter. Warren scored. The final tally came in the fourth period after a series of passes made it possible for Stuckey to chalk up the fourth score. His kick split the uprights. THE HUDDLE . Q W- Z a' 'E f 'W The junior high team faced a 14-0 defeat Friday at Holdrege. Dean France and Dale Foreman seemed to come through with flying colors in the backfield, while Ad- ams, Thinnes, Cummins and Pri- deaux were the outstanding bat- tlers in the line. Lexington reserves were really surprised when they were told Wed- nesday night that they had played an hour and forty-five minutes in a hard-fought battle against the Over- ton Eagles. The game was more for practice than for victory. The scrimmage ended in a scoreless tie. Charles Duffey, senior, whose right wing was broken Friday night in the Cozad riot, will not be able to see service on the Minute Men schedule again. He and Tucker have been alternating in Lexing- ton's forward wall. Have you ever seen El Capitan in a football suit? Well, if you have- n't, it's too late now, but Hayes of Cozad was the example. Anyway that's what Staton said, when he tried to shove the big Haymaker into a rick Friday night. ,, ,M Snatching two touchdowns in the first quarter, the Bulldogs were well on their way to the final chalk-up of 31-7 against the Minute Men at North Platte, Friday afternoon. A pass from Taylor to Stuckey from the 16-yard line netted a score after North Platte's second touch- down. Stuckey's kick added the point. extra The half ended 12-7, but in the third canto, North Platte scored again after a steady march goal- Ward. Two more touchdowns of 50-yard and 20-yard runs in the fourth quar- ter just about tells the story for North Platte with a final victorious kick for extra point. A game chart indicates that ground gainers found spiky travel- ing through the Bulldog line. A few long runs by Stuckey and Britton, and some near-hurdling plunges by Taylor were the bright spots in a long afternoon of hard fighting for the linemen. Onlookers reported that Breen was easily the outstanding player for North Platte, and that the Bull- dogs are hard drivers with good de- fensive tactics. Next busiest man, besides the coach and team, was Banks, student manager for Lexington. With a score board in one hand and a pen- cil in the other, he craned neck and hips to record plays during the quarters. When a charge sent Stuckey out like a light, it was Bill who carried him to the dressing room and sat by him. When a cleat came off a Bulldog's shoe and slithered Paul Hanson's football pants and cut his hip, it was Bill who administered first aid. Meanwhile the game went on! No wonder he had to record, Missed a few plays here. All in all, it was a glorious tri- umph for Bulldogs for the Lexington every dog has his the Bison run here ning. and a sad story warriors, but if day, then watch next Friday eve- See THE MINUTE MAN for Snappy Service - Tasty Meals x Ray Bredenkamp, sturdy end, is a reliable senior who is sweeping down many of the opponents' slicing charges. Ray lettered his first year with the Minute Men last year. His favorite sport is football - next favorite, basketball. Reticent about expressing his opin- ion, he never has to retract rash statements. Others may rant and rave on the outcome of a game- not Ray. Apparently he accepts the aloes, or cocoanut, without any monkey chattering. Ray was secretary of the junior class in '37, His favorite pastime is riding in Bill Kelly's car accom- panying Miss Zimmerman. His fav- orite color is blue. Time Flies Fast You'd better watch it: Buy your American Girl -Af,- McKEE'S Everything New in Our Gift Department. Visit Us Today ROSENBERG'S Judy Hats in all colors 51.00 Each. THE EVANS SHOP Sunny Days Yet Remain- Snap your favorite friends, then have the photos developed at HEBREW'S fw CURRICULAR ACTIVITY Above are featured views representing the various means Lexington high school offers its student body in an attempt to have them prepare themselves for lives of service, in such a way as to bring greatest good to their fellowmen and to their God. NORMAL TRAINING-In the upper left corner find the normal training students learning a folk dance in preparation for teaching. A two-year preparatory course, normal training provides efficient training for successful teaching in the rural schools upon passage of exam- inations submitted by the State Superintendent of In- struction. COLLEGE PREPARATORY-To the right of this you will find the Chemistry class busy solving the mysteries of lifevscience being only one of the many requirements for college entrance. COMMER- CIAL-Next below, catch a glimpse of the fifth-hour typing class--a small representation of the one hun- dred fifty pupils registered for the course in commerce. This course offers sufficient training for immediate livelihood to those who take full advantage of oppor- tunities offered. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE-To the right, the Future Farmers of America indulge in a field trip, learning how to get one hundred per cent returns from Mother Earth. This course in vo- cational agriculture is a three-year course, including i ,,,,,, L crops, soils, farm management, and farm mechanics. HOME ECONOMICS-In the center, note the ever- popular home economics course which provides a thorough home making and personality building set- up with the aid of well-equipped cooking and sewing laboratories. Last year the course was extended to three years, thus including instruction in child care and home management. MANUAL ARTSfIn con- junction with agriculture, and yetadistinct vocational course within itself, is the ever practical manual arts course. Because of a well-equipped shop and an effic- ient instructor, students are offered an opportunity to be handy men or to specialize in building with its accompanying technique. MUSIC4That music is ever gaining a more prominent role in the curriculum of the high schools is well in evidence in Lexington High in the sixty-piece band, which is the pride and joy of all Minute Men and their followers, the choruses: vo- cal groupsg and instrumental ensembles, all of which are included in the music schedule of the school. GENERALdOf course, any of the nearly four hun- dred pupils, unable to decide upon specialization in high school, have a variety of subjects from which to choose for a general course lending toward graduation. RUSSELL DILLS-Science and Athletics Athletics is Russ Dills' middle name, and we are sure, from the splendid results he gets, that he must think, eat, and sleep athletics too. He says his greatest ambition is more winning teams. llis work certainly doesn't leave much time for his sweet little youngster, Patty Drew, nor for hunting and fishing, which he so thoroughly enjoys. He also rolls up an enviable bowling score and, during the summer, plays on the local baseball team. EVERETT E. EWING-Music E, E. li. is a triple-threat man who surely can squeeze blood from a turnip, for he has brought forth musie from the souls tand the solesl of the youngsters whom he has contacted. Training the school children to be musically mindedg training his voice to keep its high standard of quality: and training his three youngsters to be l'9Spel'tfUl and law-abiding citizens, reveals his hobby, his DHS- time, his work. FRED HOLBEIN-Mathematics Although Mr. llolbein claims no particular hob- by, he gets enjoyment from indulging in almost any one of the more popular sports, and his sponsor- ship of junior high football, basketball and track has somewhat satislicd this d'esire for indulgence. llc is serving as Scout Master for one of the local troops and some other of his spare time he spends writing for newspapers and working in a clothing store. The junior-senior banquet was carried out under his supervision. llc is a member of several educational and professional clubs, including the National Council ot' Mathematics Teachers. GERTRUDE M. ROBINSON--Social Science XVith development of personalities as her inspi- ration, and ai desire to see some of her students famous. Miss Robinson inspires the same in all her contracts through her history classes, To those of us who are not aware of the fact, membership in Nebraska XVriter's Guild discloses her hobby, poet- ry writing, and every year she is gaining greater recognition in this field. Robbie would love to be able to travel, travel, travel, without a single worry. She sponsors the National Honor Societyg serves the church, the local Womanls club, and is a member of several professional clubs. She reads much, and because of her thoroughness, is al- ways in demand for book reviews. LILLIAN HANSON-English Miss llanson, pictured with her precocious twin nieces whom we've heard so much about, is a lover of all youth and she basks in their freshness, their spontaneity and their humor: she has excellent opportunity to do so because of her ever-helpful spirit, no nlattcr how heavy her extra-currieu'ar load-the Clarion and junior sponsorship. Noting the profusion of plants and flowers in her room, We don't wonder at her ambition- to build a house and landscape the grounds: to raise flowers and to invite my friends to enjoy it all with me -while she works on her hobbies, making scrap books, doing water coloring and writing. She, too, is a member ot' the Nebraska XVritcr's Guild. Through her inspiration, guidance and understanding of their every problem, she wins the lasting contidence and love of all who know her. GEORGE MILLER-Manual Arts NVe can see why Mr, Miller lists woodwork as his hobby when we observe him on first floor, ruler of the domain of manual arts, moulding handy men. Ile also has charge of the Hi-Y boys and their activities this year, and we think his special- ty is his Reserve team. Ile took the second stringers' through a successful season and has given them a good start for varsity activity next year. Along this same line, George holds the vice-presidency ol' the Physical Education Section of District Four, N.S.T.A. His weaknesses are fish and game, though he's an all-round sport, and is plenty good at any. JESSE THORPE-Librarian My hobby? asked this suave gentleman: Butch, Peaches, tin the picture? and Kent, this youngstf-rsh. And how true it is! 'When not ca- tering to some woe-be-gone library protegtfs wish- es, he's busy with his main activity, namely the papa-ship. Usually when not airing his kid- dies, he likes to indulge in any of a half-dozen sports. Ile is especially a basketball addict. Tar- zan, as he was known to basketball fans, has fol- lowed the class of '39 for the past two years. As senior sponsor he has charge of activities other than the play and yearbook. MABEL LEWIS tMrs. Theodore Sladkyl 'Textbooks and yellow chalk for Senora Sladky have been replaced by potted plants and an apart- ment for two, Although she taught freshman Eng- lish and found great delight in sponsoring the Girl Reserves, she decided at Christmas time to confine her interests to the private tutorship of one. Lexington lligh School wishes this popular young Woman lasting happiness. ESTHER MITCHELL NVc pause for a moment in praise and memory of Miss Esther Mitchell, English and speech in- structor in Lexington High School for more than a year. Miss Mitchell, in her faithful and untiv-ing sponsorship of the newly organized Talent Club, tiirl Reserves, and senior class, performed her du- ties most capably and won many friends, Her death in January proved a great shock and loss to all. BE RTHA CARTER--Normal Training Miss Carter reveals her hobby to be that of col- lecting games and party plans, She enjoys working with pupils and sm-ing their development and has as her greatest ambition-the desire to train rural teacliers' in a college. She rapably sponsors the Normal Training club and the sophomore class. She is a member of several professional and educational organizations, tri-:isili'e1' of Delta Kappa Gamniu, and president of the Latin Section, District Four, N. S. T. A. HOWARD VANDER BEEK-English YVith the unusual change of personnel after the school year had begun, came Howard Vander Beck. Ilis print-ipal duties involve the teaching of English and public speaking, together with the Talent Club and senior sponsorship, left vacant by Miss Mit- chell. He is ambitious to write plays and short stories, and takes great interest in collerting stamps, and bookse-old and new. XVhen spring Comes, he is spurred to horseback riding, and ten- nis gets its share of abuse from him. IRENE LEACH-Home Economics Miss Lent-li, a busy home-body-makes proper home living, not a problem, but a most interestin,-:Q game to all registrants in the field. She sponsors the Subdeb group of Girl Reserves, the Home Er club and takes an avtive interest in church and in professional clubs of the community. Her greatest ambition for the year is to get at least a glimpse of the New York World's Fair. Her hobbies, col- lecting recipes and doing needlework, look very suspicious, don't you think? BLNA BEAL-Spanish Inquiring into the desires and ambitions of our new second-semester English and Spanish instruct- or, we tind hi-r greatest ambition to be a trip to Europe. For thc present, though, Miss Beal is content to teach. She has taken over Miss Lewis' Girl Reserve sponsorship. She enjoys sports, dra- ma, poetry and bird study. MARGARET' KNAPPLE-Biology Being an authority on everything from bugs to Napoleon, Miss Knapple can tell you at a snap of her finger the what and where of it all. She sponsors the pep club, the Spiza.rinktums 3 belongs to a number of professional clubs, being a member of the Executive Committee of Distritzt Four, N. S. T. A.3 and takes an active part in religious leadership. There is no doubt in the minds of her friends and pupils that she is a great lover oi nature, with flowers her pet whim. BERTHA SOKER-Commercial All rig,-'lit,' says our commercial team-lier, and indeed she is all right. NVe contend that she strikes Father Time ont of several extra hours every day so she can do more for others. Miss Soker's ambi- tion is to have all the time and money to do any- thing she likesiread, travel, paint and have a good time. One does not wonder at her ambition yvht-n summing the extra duties she must perform in putting out a yn-:lr book as senior sponsor, being president of the liusini-ss and Professional XVom- euls club, and participating as a member of several other professional clubs. DALE CRESS-Agriculture F. F. A.-that's Mr. Cross' symbol-for that's his job--producing first class farmers. And maybe 110 f1UffSI1't Ulljtvy itl Cross and his animal and soil throng have brought home many honors. Dales biggest thrill is seeing one of his own boys make a success of farming. He sponsors the F. F. club, natal assisted with football in the fall. Ile hots an 0 ive in each of several state voca- tional agrit-ultural organizations of which he is a member. Baseball, hunting, and fishing especially appeal to this sports-minded man. He is noted for his industry and ings-niousness. i . 1 1 , 33 s , Tl'lrOUgh the M ega p I1 o n e . I U ,ff f , ,gk-'af i, ,,,, , . Q ' LEXINGTON CLARION Mr. Holbein may have objected to our misquotation of him in the last issue of the Clarion. We said, If you were to bore a hole through the center of the earth, you would not come out in China, as many people think, but in Austral- ia. We should have said, Two hundred miles off the coast of Aus- tralia. If a miss is as good as a mile, what does that make two hun- dred miles? Two hundred misses? Oh, Mr. Holbein, where's your wife? Pls bk Pk :DF Honor roll students are becom- ing extinct in L.H.S. among the upper classmen. Of course this is the pheasant season, but who has been issuing licenses to shoot our intellegentsia in the upper three classes? if Pk S4 im- l wrote a letter to his sisters the other day and said, The pheasant season opened Sunday and there are 500 hunters in Lexington. We have two in the refrigerator and I think mother is going to roast one for you girls. Open season on hunters, too, -l- l--'? Do we open other people's letters in the Clarion office? No, but we open our own. 214 wk S Sir Galahads are not extinct: ,Last Wednesday a prominent senior girl had to be at school at! e'ght o'clock. Liking her handker- chiefs to match her dress, she hunt- ed in vain for such a one. Her small brother, Sir Galahad to you, took a clean handkerchief from the family clothes basket, heated the iron and presto! Jumping astride his flam- ing two-wheel charger, he overtook this dark-haired maiden, produced the t'hanky and escorted his charm- ing sister to her castle, L.H.S. if 9F als iw' Mother Lexington scans the far- flung educational horizon to let her glance rest on Doane College. According to the Doane Owl, the highlight of the freshman initiation was the onion-eating contest. A team of boys was lined up against the wall and 10 girls were chosen to feed them onions to make them strong. The prize was a slice of bread and was awarded to Rod 'Suzabelle' Widneyf' We defy any student at Doane of at any other college to out-eat Rod whether it be onions or cactus. Sales of activity tickets have mounted to 370 - highest number ever sold in L.H.S. That the popu- lar price of 51.50 is the cause is evident. VOL. 4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1938 NO. 3 55 25, ., Q',.f-4. ., j Qt. . .. 4- Q' .' 5 L. ' 1 ' I i ' W ' . ., The above picture was taken by Harold Riley during the rally preceding the McCook game. ALL SENIOR APPLICANTS ON YEARBOOK STAFF Special Editions Planned From the applications received by Miss Soker, sponsor of the year- book, a group of seniors have been appointed to Work with the Clarion staff. All those applying were awarded an office. The senior staff will publish spec- ial editions, and these combined with the Clarions will be bound into a book at the end of the year to re- place the annual for 1938-39. Special editions will be reserved for those who subscribe for the bound copy of the Clarions. Editors for special editions are as follows: Seniors - Marianne Zimmerman, Dorothy Duryea, Lois Buck, Jun- iors - Bill Britton, Bill Doughty, Janice Cook, Dorothy Spuhlerg Un- derclassmen-Mary Ellen Davidson, Laurence Tyler, Lois Buck, Addison Walbridgeg School Life--Don Moss, Irwin Walker, Wilma Chadwick, Evangeline Lindbladeg Athletics -- Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Har- old Riley, Bill Banks, Willis Raser, and Ray Brown. HONORS ARE AWARDED FOR FIRST SIX WEEKS ' Ethel Pedersen and Hugh Stuart are the only upper classmen to place on the honor roll for the first six Weeks. Hugh received one A-plus and three A's g Ethel, three A's. Frances Howell, sophomore, is the only connecting link between the seniors and the fresthmen. Her A- plus and three A's give her the distinction of outranking all juniors and other sophomores. xg' The Cozad high school news writing class is now publishing a mimeographed paper called Rik- A-Myah. To get that musical sound- ing title they simply put a Hay- maker in reverse. Sounds all right but what if they start calling it 'The VVreck. SPIZ IN REGALIA ADD TONE TO McCOlOK RALLY Dogs Take Spotlight 'Everybody hollered! Everybody screamed! Everybody yelled for the football team. On Friday morning, October 14, L.H.S. adjourned to the football field for a rally at 11:30. The Spiz were already there in their orange and black cloaks in the form of an L to greet the enthusiasmitists. With the aid of the Spiz, the stu- dents inhaled two new yells, one of which is used above with variations. The commotion behind the grand- stand was too much, and the stu- dents rushed over to the side, leav- ing the cheer leaders staring at ,empty seats. Q Into the- valley of battle rode Captain Hammond from Fairbanks, lAlaska, carted by his canine team to add that spirit of variety. At least he did his share in adding spice by reminding the students of the show, Spawn of the North, at the Majestic theater. When the Captain rode from the gridiron the pep seemed to follow him, and the noon whistle served as a dismissal bell. SPIZ FORM Lv IN INDOOR RALLY With three 'Rahs' and a 'Yeah Teaml' L.H.S. rooters upset the tra- ditional dope can of enthusiasm Fri- ,day afternoon at the pep rally in the auditorium. Cloaked in black and orange capes, the Spiz members, symboliz- wing the 'L' on the stage, used new members for the base of the letter and old members for the upright portion. Bob Bailey gave a resume of one of Bentley's columns on sportsman- ship in the Lincoln State Journal for October 19. The school song and lusty yells finished the twenty min- utes of roof-jarring loyalty for dear 'ol' high' against the Callaway troopers. I I The Lexington Clarion D E M 0 S S I N G , A up 1 Published bi-weekly by the news writing a' ' Q '- sax class of Lexington High School YOUR , 4. 0 9 Printed by The Lexington Clipper V 0 C A B U L A R Y t Edw , Clif STAFF M A , C H --D. M0SSi---1 ,1 1 or-in- ie ........... argorie arro f' Associate Editors : .,................. In the Scrap BOX collection A I Busi.iaimi5f.TfgeJfSeffe'f'f'7715 P'f'fe.1. .Wei Sm week is this comment: We have Wllma Beckman' Semor' ls an' Hugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Teetor Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors. ..IIarold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Iglenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray r n ow . News Coinmentators ,... ............. Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature Writers ..................... Marjorie McFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Del h t - . a un y Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists . ..... Don Moss, Irwin VValker Activity Reporters .......... . ..... . . Wilma Chadwick, Addison VValbridge, Maurene Banks, Lois B u c k, Ol i v e French, VVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS WE SALUTE! Mr. Dale Cress' F.F.A. boys are to be congratulated for winning four prizes at the livestock show in Kan- sas City last week. Although there were no other en- tries from Nebraska, there was close competition from other states. Again we herald them for being pioneers for Nebraska in this growing enter- prise. Is there a special reason for Lex- ington's unusual record? There is. The teacher and the boys believe in what they're doing, and they do no little doing, Steady, earnest eHort marks the boys of this department. A compet- ent, unassuming, but sympathetic instructor sees clearly, directs ef- fectively. And the ribbons wave! RECIPE FOR CHARM Charm is composed of warmth, understanding, kindliness, and the human touch. These cannot be imi- tated but they can be acquired. Be yourself alwaysg perhaps the reason you feel ill at ease with people' is that you are pretending to be someone you are not. Do you practice kindness? Being a little kinder than necessary is a prize recipe for charm. Above all things, don't be so difficult to get along with that you have to be handled with gloves. Each one's ideal is to be charm- ing-to have personality and popu- larity. The tragedy comes when We, not realizing that each of us has a personality of our very own, copy another's voice or manner. This re- sults in a poor reproduction of someone else's personality. Personality is built by developing your good characteristics and sub- merging the bad ones. been studying 'bromides' and 'sul- phites' in the college preparatory English class, and as We have both in our school, it's a lot of fun when you take notice of them. Now We think that a lot is what you build your house on, but we, too, are interested in the con- quest of bores, and the deiiication of innovators. According to Stephen Leacock, UA Bromide is a person who can't help being a bromide- though on the other hand, he would- n't if he could. He's the fellow whose remarks are inevitable. You push a button and out pops his Automat pie. If it's hot after a rain, he always says, The temperature isn't so high, but it's the humidity in the air. He doesn't say it just once-oh, no, but every time it rains. If there is a beautiful sunset, he invariably says, 'tNow if an artist were to paint that, I'd say it was too brilliantly colored. Of course he would say it, he's a Bromide. He asks you if you have heard a certain story. You nod in the affirmativeg then he pro- ceeds to tell it, and shows by the expression on his face that he ex- pects you to laugh. What's a 'sulphite'? One who does his own thinking. Of course it was he who said, Snoring with all the stops openg She has R. S. V. P. other new student of Lexington high. Wilma formerly attended school at Flagler, Colo. She men- tioned the spirit of friendliness as s e e m i n g particularly ,outstanding here. Either Wilma is very secretive, or else she really is one of the few rare persons having no complaints. She even likes spinach. Dance music is particularly fas- cinating, but she enjoys band music also, though she doesn't play an in- strument herself. Democratic, Wilma denounces all stuck up people who disdain to speak. Her hobby, reading, takes all her spare time, fiction romances claim- ing the greater part of her atten- tion. Her ambition is a noble one. She wants to become a nurse. The Minute Men will meet the Curtis Aggies here Wednesday eve- ning, October 26. Look out for a big battle! Stop ,and Eat Where it's Clean and Neat! Where ? MAY'S SWEET SHO? eyesg He's ever been the tin can on his own tail and Time turtled on. Watch this column for more about PHOTOGRAPHS the Sulphite next time. ----- for the Do you hear gypsy music? Lis- ten! Gypsy Jim, November 10. Yearbook Carefully Done e- at a , If his presence is so dear Moderate Cost Th t ' t h' l Eealfou mm lm a ways The best way to preserve Put him in a locket from the present for the future. 9 MCKEE S HEBREWS Come Thru with Higher Averages with a. - - Remington Invisible Half Soles 31.00 down and 10c a day , STEWART,S make your old shoes new. New Shipment of WINTER SPORT COATS fSpecial, 810.953 EVANS SHO? Have them nepaired at N I M I E'S Open Evenings and Sunday I NEWSETTES Tact in business-that's what the typlng classes have been developing this week. They discuss answers to such problems as, How much do you get a week? and What to do and say when you find the boss has made a mistake? They learn that saying and doing the right thing means getting along with people, and many times that may mean the difference between a job and the bread line. Captain Hammond, of Fairbanks, Alaska, gave a talk on the life and customs of the eskimos, and the dif- ferent sports in which they partici- pate. Captain Hammond was brought up on a farm near Aurora, Nebraska, but has lived in Alaska for a number of years. He is now on a tour through the states. Calvin McKibbin, junior, and Don- na, sophomore, are moving to Belle Fourche, S. Dak., where their father will manage a dry goods store. While residing in Lexington, he was proprietor of the United Foods. Berdine Daiss, junior, has been suffering from an abscessed thumb. A minor cut from a knife while Berdine was canning pears caused all the trouble. The wound lay dor- mant for several days and then be- came painful. Now it is close to the bone, but seems to be healing, final- ly. The Girl Reserve cabinet met Oc- tober 18, to discuss plans for a YOUNG CITIZENS INITIATENS SEE GHOST TAKE TESTS OCT. 29 For the Citizenship contest, spon- sored by the World-Herald, two girls and two boys from L.H.S. have been selected. Bob Bailey, Hugh Stuart, Alice Sorensen and Marjorie Bellew, re- presenting Lexington, will take an intelligence test and a civics test for the county contest at the court house, October 29. From the county contest two girls. and two boys will be chosen for the state contest. F.F.A. BOYS COP HONORS Four F.F.A. boys of Lexington re- ceived honors in the American Roy- al Livestock Show in Kansas City last week. Sheep were the heading point- getters for the Lexington lads, with :Hofferber's Duroc Jersey hogs plac- ing fifth. Stanley Wells and Bob Anthony placed second and fifth respectively with their lambs of 90 pounds and over: Keith White's en- try collected fifth place honors in the class of lambs under 90 pounds. The second year Spanish class is now working on plays which will be presented before the class and, perhaps, for general assembly. Virginia and Leonard Cruson, sophomore and senior, moved to Genoa, last week, where their father has been transferred as Union Pa- cific agent. While here, Virgnia was one of the assisting drum ma- jors of the L.H.S. band. AND ROLL BEANS AT HOME EC. PARTY The Home Economics club held a joint initiation and Hallowe'en party Thursday evening, October 20, when fifty-three new members were in- itiated. Candles about the room furnished the only light during the formal in- itiation. Patsy Naffzinger, secretary, with a white candle representing the spirit of home economics, lighted the blue light of Character, the yel- low light of Wisdom, and the red light of Health, the lavender light of Beauty, the green light of Serv- ice, and the orange light of Home. As Patsy did this, the president, Alice Sorensen, told the full mean- ing of each of these lights and ex- plained that these were the ideals for which a home economics girl should strive. Repetition of the pledge completed the formal cere- mony. The social part of the meeting came next and several girls were soon out in the hall rolling beans up the incline on first floor with their noses. A corpse that talked proved to be quite a grotesque char- acter, and brought its full quota of the anticipated screams. For those smart frilly blouses that look like a million, Visit BAUMGARTNER'S roller skating party on Monday, Oc- - tober 24, when they will entertain ' ' X the Hi-Y boys and the F.F.A, boys. For food that always pleases uNumber,, The sophomore home economics pops, and makes them feel that Pleasefy, class has been studying budgeting, he is t0ps,,G0 to 4-I want the Q A 7 Since beginning this unit, several of Cleaning Q w Q- the girls have convinced their par- HAGADONES CAFE works that ,It 1 ents of the value of allowances and A Will give mY 5 1 they are now receiving them for all Suit fhat X fi X personal expenses. f tail0ig3c'Tgok,,4 X A curtain of heavy gray material When you feel a need ' 7 has been hung back of the center For an aftepgame feed Number 126, row of seats in the auditorium. This S ,t d C t I, is to keep out cold air in the win- erve I Answere en ra ' ter and to lessen the noise of those , who come in late to programs. MOSS CAFE L I N C 0 L N S 8 For those fresh, creamy, luscious CUOCOIMBS Jack Frost is in the air I, 7g-wif All stop at Old Man Winter will soon L5 G Qgmgg Thrifty , be here- REUTLINGERS If your coat needs to be .. 9' Hquse' cleaned i wgves Then have it preened and Sh ay t DEW DROP INN shamed- OP 3 D0 drop in for Chili ............. ice -at'- PRASCHS d . Hamburgeisl ....... 5c S A G E , S .si t ATHLETIC . ,,'v - .X H422 .- nuff, x 121 I C , ' .. S- I xi I BY f L5 A . Harold Riley and Bill Banks MINUTE MEN TIE BISON IN CLOSING ROUND After three quarters of what seemed to be a no-score encounter, McCook and Lexington locked horns for a 7-7 draw here October 14. Early in the fourth quarter Mc- Cook started their drive from the Bison's thirty-four yard stripe, With a six and one-half yard average the Bison carried the pigskin across in eleven charges. After McCook kicked to Lexing- ton they exchanged a number of plays and then the Minute Men started a march for their goal. It took seven charges and three passes averaging two and one-half yards per play. Fans seem to feel Richards used his bulk and experience in holding his point of the line. The backfield showed much improvement since the game with North Platte. CALLAWAY TOPPLES 26-7 BEFORE LEXINGTON GUNS Rolling up a score for each quar- ter, the Minute Men swept the Cal- laway Trojans windward for a 26-7 loss here Friday night, October 21. With Taylor averaging 10 yards to the plunge, Lexington bolted down the turf to capture 6 points in the first quarter. A blocked pass in the second round set up stakes for Taylor's second touchdown. Dupli- cating his teammate's feat, Fore- man treked goalward twice in the succeeding quarters. Swirling on a fake conversion, Walbridge scuttled around his own left end and crossed the stripe for the extra point after Foreman's first counterg Taylor's boot made the next singleton. A few minutes before the iinal gong, Callaway set up a weird aer- ial attack that ended in a score. Two plays later the game ended. Injuries prevented several of the lirst string from entering the fray Friday night, but the second fiddlers played the Trojan warriors' death song with regular Minute Man swing, RESERVES WIN 7-0 OVER NORTH PLATTE Lexington Reserves, led by Cap- tain Walbridge, grabbed a 7-0 vic- tory from North Platte, here Octo- berp13. Both teams played tight de- fense the whole sixty minutes. In the last of the fourth quarter, Walbridge intercepted a North Platte pass and returned it seventy yards for the only touchdown of the game. Dean Stuckey smashed the center of the line for the extra point. THE I-IUDDLE l fl 11, V,-4 0 ff Wa., yfv' QWW' '- 9 4:11259 Here's something for your history book! Last Friday was the first time in ten years that both Lex- Kington and McCook have scored in the same game. Only one penalty was called in the entire game, but as both teams were offside the down remained the same. Such a fray is proof that two teams can iight hard and clean. Although the much improved Lex- ington junior high team out-downed and out-yarded their opponents here, October 13, they were unable to strike pay dirt over the young Hol- drege Dusters. The young but beefy Holdrege lads rubbed the Minute Boys' noses in the Phelps county soil, 14-0, in their first tussle earlier in the season. Too much Dodd, or t'Too Much Callihan, was once the explanatory opening phrase for Lexington's de- feat in the days when those boys ran wild for Gothenburg and Grand Island. Now that they fly the crim- son and cream for Nebraska, we understand the why of those Cor- rigan drives. Our yearning for re- venge has subsided, and given place to a feeling of pride for the Platte valley terrors. Your Candy Headquarters! Caramels, Chocolates, Cherries Nestle Bars VON'S REXALL STORE When your time is so valuable that you count it by minutes- Don't forget that minute at the MINUTE MAN BOB BAILEY A Minute Man who will be long remembered! Who? Bob Bailey-that versatile, pleasant senior who is ac- curate on the offense and a line smasher on the defense. Of magnetic personality, this Min- ute Man center is also an active member of the Spiz and Hi-Y. He was cabinet member of the Hi-Y last year. One of the three members of the junior class to be elected to the coveted membership in the Na- tional Honor Society, he has proved to be the kind that takes honors lightly, but responsibility seriously. Last week he was selected by the administration office to represent Lexington in the Young Citizen's Contest for Dawson county, and was captain of the McCook-Lexington gamehtwo noteworthy duties. Bob's ambition is to fly up in the blue, and we grant he'll go far. c-:Ann I, , , l, I Football season is on! Join the pigskin parade By getting your footwear -at- PAT'S . x The Kutz Shop Style Without Extravaganccu x Big Game Hunt is on! Buy the Shells That get the ducks ROSENBERG'S up You'll Feel ' -' ' Like 5? QV' ' Q Swinging W ::,: 1,5 : Down the I Avenue in those Suits -- Cleaned at LINCOLN'S Through the ni' gl 1, 54. o -R Y, 3SaP one aLEXINGTON CLARION M' Just before dusk on the night of the rain last week, six stalwart footballers plowed across the oozy junior high lawn-marching right over the crisp grass that had seen its first drink of rainwater in Weeks. They call themselves Minute Men, but they're not the men we like to think they are unless they recognize the mission of sidewalks, and appreciate the beauty of the school grounds. KF? At some time in your life haven't you had the diabolical desire to get even with the dentist! At last it has been accomplished! Delmer Tuc- ker did it. At two-thirty one morn- ing he got the dentist up to pull a tooth for him. KF The Welles-Wells broadcast has turned into a well, well sequence. While one group of thought is de- manding a federal investigation, an- other is requesting a repeat per- formance. KI? Results of the straw vote taken by the civics class of L.H.S., seem to show that Cochran leads in the race for governor, Coffee for con- gressman, and Reed for representa- tive of the thirty-sixth district in the Unicameral legislature. Of course, everyone that didn't vote had extremely good reasons such as, I don't want to, 'Tm too hungry now, 'Tm getting too old, It's too early in the evening, 'Tm a very poor citizen, I don't vote, and 'Tm in a hurry. It seems that many are against slot ma- chines. The vote was 111 for them and 242 against them. Kfif Oh, dear! Oh, dear! sighed Marge Carroll at the typewriter Monday at six o'clock as she was rushing to get Gypsy Jim's picture ready to be mailed to the Cozad Local for a cut. Shall I send this to Mr. Davis? asked Marge. Goodness! NO! gasped Charlotte Newman, he's the undertaker! Don Moss, always in the huddle, inserted, Bill won't need the under- taker until AFTER the play. il? Bob DeFruiter, '36, now attend- ing the University of Nebraska. and working part time in a bank, is do- ing the things he has always dream- ed of-that of competing in athlet- ics and going to school. Bob says that he likes his books even better than his freshman football. Those who know Bob's love for athletics can guess what school must mean to this champion state miler and Min- ute Man halfback. A good way to spend 35 cents! WVateh Bill Kelly in Gypsy Jim. VOL. 4 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1938 NO. 4 Gypsy Jim To Be Presented By Junior Class Thursday Evening 33 Drabness of Blake Home Bill Kelly in GYPSY JIM SUPT. MiLLER ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR THIS WEEK E As a special observation of Educa- tional Week, Supt. Glenn Miller has arranged a program to be given in ithe auditorium for the parents, No- vember 8, at 7:30 p.m. Education for Tomorrow's America, will be the theme of the program. Band and glee club numbers will be furnished by the music depart- ment, under the direction of Everett Ewing. Supt. W. C. Bloom will be the main speaker of the evening. Refreshments for the patrons will be served after the program in the ihome economics room. Also, at this time, the teachers will be in their rooms ready to greet the parents. Night school will be held in the three ward buildings Tuesday, No- vember 15, from 7:00 to 8:30. Pat- rons will have an opportunity to ob- serve the regular class work of the schools at this time. Miss Mitchell learned at the -teachers' convention that the origin- al oratory and extemporaneous speaking will probably be included with debate in the declamatory con- tests this year. It is likely, also, that the sub-district contest will be eliminated for class A schools. Hclieved by Comedy Costume and Fantasy With Bill Kelly as the leading character, the juniors are preparing a fanciful comedy, Gypsy Jim, for presentation November 10, at eight o'clock at the high school. When the play opens, the audi- ence views the unhappy Blake fam- ily whose heart-strings are about to be torn ruthlessly. Bill in gay gypsy costume, with an infectious smile, brightens the atmosphere of the Blake home and captivates the ro- mantic heart of Lucy Blake CWan- da Highj. Gypsy Jim has the difficult task of causing Mrs. Blake lCharlotte Newmanj to forget her deceased .twin brother, and to revive her in- terest in the family. Harry Blake, the discouraged hus- band, is impersonated by Don Gunn. Bill Staton plays the son's part and Vyrl Anderson that of a boarder. Assisting in the development of the story are Ferdinand Kopf as George Worthing, and Milton Stear as Harold Kent, who are business- Imen. Darren Hoilibaugh is Jen- nings, the butler. Mary Jane Thomas as Estelle, and Jim Roberts as Daniel Glazer, are characters of intrigue in the roman- tic life of Lucy. The small girl of the cast is depicted by Pat Naff- zinger as Grace. Gypsy Jim, is an enchanting comedy with plenty of sentiment, action, and a pholisophy of living unselfishly. Intermingled are hu- mor and fantasy. SCIENTIST MAKES LESSON i0N LIGHT ENTHRALLING Burst of applause all but raised the skylights in the auditorium last 'Wednesday afternoon when Harry IC. White, scientist, entertained and -instructed for more than an hour in a fascinating way. Starting with the earliest meth- ods of lighting, he showed the de- velopments, interspersing his de- monstrations with gesticulations and jokes that kept the audience in a pandemonium of mirth. Almost breathless, except for Ah's the students watched the display of painted cloth in its un- Ibelieveable beauty under the black ray. r l The Lexington Clarion Published bi-Weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll Associate Editors ............... . .... ...Emogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers .................. Ilugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Teetor Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors. ..Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators ................. Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature VVriters ..................... Marjorie McFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth. Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Delahunty Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ...... Don Moss, Irwin VValker Activity Reporters .................. VVilma Chadwick, Addison XValbridge, Manrene Banks, Lois Buck, Olive French, WVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS I A JUNIOR MEDITATES I am a junior. Next year I shall graduate and have the task of choosing the right road to take for my profession and my future. As I sit here looking at you, and you my classmates, I hardly realize we are almost ready to pass to a dif- ferent period in life! or should I say a new world? When I was a freshman I felt grown up. The juniors and seniors were far beyond but still I felt passed. But now take the places me in knowledge, my childhood had it is different! We of those we once looked up to. I see new people in plays and musical programs. I see new faces, new friends, but how I long once more for the chance to linger in the halls with those of other years. This year another class goes outg another will come in. This means new acquaintances and friends, but yet there's a longing for those old stand-bys. Are we ever satisfied? No, but, my freshman friends, take cogniz- ance of all that's here for you. We go to school together only once and it is never long enough. James Lipps, sophomore, return- ed Tuesday to his former home in I P 1 DEMOSSING Yoon VOCABULARY ---D. Moss In a previous issue, I attempted to explain that a bromide is the fellow who repeats bearded jokes, and rides a stolen horse in the re- partee parade. A sulphite is harder to describe because-well, did you ever try to photograph an eel? He's explosive, spontaneous, and at times, shocking, but not a yawn-generator. In L.H.S. there are dozens of bromides, but I say to the highly eulogized minority of sulphites, t'Don't get cocky: 'Insane asylums are full of sulphites'. Tliey're not all there, however, just as not all bankers are in Leavenworth. You up there on the shelf, saw a sulphite in Harry White, Wednes- day, and learned that the difference between coal oil and kerosene is ten cents. S afzazzmd We have always heard that we would get into trouble if we told more than we knew. Now that the Welle's-Wells caprice has erupted the inner-tubes of us think-hers, we are convinced that dust column writ- ers are headed for the same no good end. Saucy red heads seem to be pre- valent in L.H.S. Certain youngins' Dorothy Duryea and Bill Banks add to the double features, as well as Paul Hanson and Dorothy Suphler. . Jean Smith and Pedunk Staton have been doing a lengthening job of making the long and short of it. . We see Diemer has gone back to torment her alumni . . . she seems to have swarms of them. Perhaps A Pocket Full of tMaybe nightmaresl . The Duffy-Hirsh affair has been rather a one-armed get together- Oh, well, who are we to judge. . . umni ,Q Norman Coffey, '29, now teacher in Holdrege, underwent an appen- dectomy, October 27. Stanley Neil, '35, is one of the two student photographers for the 1939 Plainsman, annual of Ne- braska Wesleyan. While in L.H.S. a member of the Na- Society, editor of the Man, which won first Stanley was tional Honor 1935 Minute honor rating, and was valedictorian of his class. lar work, he Besides doing his regu- now teaches two night classes in chemistry laboratory at Wesleyan. Janice Farley, '37, a sophomore at Nebraska Wesleyan, has been select- ed as the alto soloist at the First Presbyterian church in Lincoln. She will sing under the direction of Pro- fessor Oscar Bennett, head of the music department at Wesleyan Uni- versity. She was also chosen by Professor Bennett for the part of v You'll be the Belle of Autumn, The Glamour Girl of the Omaha. Village Clever lines! Mystery! AND Gyp- with your hair done at the sy Jim ! That's the junior play, BON TON November 10. K , New Shipment of WTNTER SPORT COATS fSpecial, 510.953 EVANS SHOP WE INVITE I all students and alumni to headquarter - at the - MOSS CAFE K K Gretchen, in Student Prince, a light opera to be presented in De- cember. You can get That Sticking Meal That Needs Repeal at HAGADONE'S PHOTOGRAPHS for the Yearbook Carefully Done at a Moderate Cost The best way to preserve i the present for the future. HEBREWS ' -- x l Invisible Half Soles make your old shoes new. i Have them nepaired at N I M I E'S Open Evenings and Sunday PROGRAM IS MEDLEY OF SPEAKING AND SONG When it comes to afternoon pot pourri programs, L.H.S. is nonpariel! Where else, in an hour and a half, could one get entertainment varying from a requiem for all annual spon- sors, to free lessons in chorus direct- ing? On Wednesday, October 26, L.H.S. students hearkened to a speech by Photographer M. E. Hebrew, exhort- ing the students to get shot im- mediately for the sake of their spon- sors. Kenneth George acted as master of ceremonies over the remaining portion of the program. The sec- ond year Spanish class presented the play, Coma Cambian Los Fiem- pos, or How Times Change. It was given first in Spanish and then in English by Janice Cook, Marjorie Bellew, Marianne Zimmerman and Jean Smith. Calvin McKibbin's reading, Look- ing After Clara, marked his last public appearance before moving to South Dakota. Patricia Naffzinger and Virginia Knapple brought this part of the program to a close by playing two piano duets-the first being, Gold Mine in the Sky, with each girl manpulating a piano. On the sec- ond -number, Dark Eyes, they combined their musical talents to make only one piano talk. Over the second half of the pro- gram Marjorie Carroll presided and conducted a rally. The four Spiz members, elected from each class, were initiated publicly when each group led the assembly in a yell. They were arrayed in that choice miscellaneous attire known only to initiates. At this point the cheer leaders took the floor and guided the chilluns in several yells. Don Moss took charge of the dictation lesson when he read, line by line, three new pep songs and then pro- ceeded to direct the community sing. Thus the tale ended. Betty Weaver, '37, had the second lead in the comedy, Spring Dance, which was given at the Nebraska Wesleyan university Saturday, Nov. 5. 'KQV 1. f ' Newsettes fl Marietta Hagadone, junior, under- went an appendectomy November 1. Mr. Holbein is supervising a new scout troop that is sponsored by the American Legion. Miss Geiger was elected secretary of the art section at the teachers' convention in North Platte, October 26-28. All three home economics classes are now sewing. The freshmen have their aprons about half done. Soph- omores and making garments for their winter school Wardrobe and the advanced class is working on more difficult problems in wool and silk. Miss Lewis says that one of the things she enjoyed most at the teachers' association convention was the dinner for the women at which Sarah T. Muir, a candidate for state superintendent spoke. was, The Trail That The different stages were featured in the tions. Junior high music the direction of Miss selected pianists for Her theme Never Ends. of progress table decora- classes under Clapper, have all four divi- sions. They are: 8-A, Ellen Sage: 8-B, Marjorie Duryeag 7-A, Lols Carsong 7-B, Eileen Walker. The junior high English classes are studying the author, Ernest Thompson Seton, in the English classes. The Girl Reserves held their reg- ular meeting in the library Tues- day, October 25. Thelma Fair ex- plained how to give the code and salute. It was decided that this year the girls must learn the code and song and be able to answer any question asked her about Girl Reserves before she is entitled to wear a Girl Reserves pin. Miss Lewis impressed upon the girls the importance of being present at every meeting. An interesting dis- cussion was held on sub-deb ques- tions. i DIPLOMATS, AUTHORS, AND EDUCATORS ON N.S.T.A. PROGRAM Several teachers who attended the Nebraska State Teachers Associa- tion convention last week at North Platte seem to put Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde's talk on her diplomatic mission to Denmark at the top of the list in entertainment. Others name The programs pre- sented by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton as the spotlight of the convention. Mr. Seton, author of many famous books, such as, Wild Animals I Have Known, The Biography of a Grizzly, Woodcraft and Indian Lore, Scouting for Boys, told of his experiences in handling a large group of boys who were molesting his bird and animal sanctuary. Ap- parently, from his own story, he was the innovator for some of the Boy Scout code, because he had to devise a way to protect his property. Mrs. Seton's characterization of the Indians, her beautiful costumes, and her singing held her audience enthralled, say the teachers. Artistic, winning, and picturesque, these entertainers. and informers, seemed to bring to the stage per- sonalities that have long been known V among book lovers. For those smart frilly blouses that look like a million, Visit BAUMGARTNER,S x Number P10350 'P' CLEAN! RESSING- I want the Q ,, 'Z Cleaning Q V 5' works that I f will give my j'aA X . W suit that X ,S X 1 special f S tailored look. 6 Number 126, Answered Central! LINCOLN'S To Victor Wright, junior, who is saddened by the death of his brother, the students and faculty extend their sym- The Kutz Shop Be Wiser Buy Kayser ti 575152125 Thigty Pauly- - of House- K - , W wives ' Say You can go 'trucken' Stop and Eat Shop at DQWQ the avenue or where it's Clean and Neat! Swinging up the lane If you buy yglzr sheet music Where? PRASCI-PS McKEE7S MAY'S SWEET SHOP x ATHLETIC EN ,M arf' L l I I ' By 1---., f- Harold Riley and Bill Banks LEXINGTON LOSES TO HOLDRE GE Lexington journeyed to Holdrege, and suffered a 13 to 7 defeat in the hands of the Dusters, Who scored for the Iirst time this year, Friday, No- vember 4. In the first quarter, with Redfern leading the Dusters, they pushed down and over for the first counter and extra point. Six plays later Lexington scored on a pass from Warren to Stuckey. Stuckey kicked the goal for the extra point. In the third quarter Lexington fumbled on their own 40 and Hol- drege recovered. Redfern again led the plunging and they went over for another touchdown, but failed to convert. On an exchange of punts, Lexing- ton took the ball on Holdrege's 30. They drove for the goal but ended on the 2-yard line. That was the last time either team threatened and the game ended, 13-7. CURTIS WINS 21-12 OVER MINUTE MEN Hard charging Curtis Aggies over- ran the Lexington Minute Men here 21-12, October 26. i THE I-IUDDLE 2 X P, Wgaffszfs Evil Zgfji-Zi A large crowd of Lexington foot-1 ball fans watched their first game of six-man football between Eddyville and Miller here October 26. Eddy-I ville showed a superior quality of football by leading with a score of 38 to 21. The Lexington Reserves will tra- vel to Mason City, Armistice day, for a game with the undefeated Mason City eleven. This will be the first time Lexington Minute Men have ever defended their colors against these huskies. For their opponents, Minute Men are using Charley McCarthy's fav- orite quip, We'll mow you down. They'll have to put a finer edge on' their sickles for Aurora and Goth- cnburg. Geoge Casper, from Josselyn, en-I rolled in the eighth grade, Monday.l I .nfl JACK STUCKEY Seventeen-year-old class presi- dent, Jack Stuckey, is starting his fourth ,year as the leader of his class, but topping all other interests is football. Following in the wake of his bro- ther, Bob, he has quarterbacked for L.H.S. in a mighty man-of-the-min- ute way. This year he captained for the Kearney and Curtis bouts. Three qualities probably account for his success-an absorbing love for the game, a good head, and a stout, yet agile, body. A delegate to Boys State at Lin- coln in his junior year, Jack also has the honor of being one of the three juniors elected to the National Honor Society last year. He is sc- cretary-treasurer for the Hi-Y, and has the unusual distinction of being a senior band member for seven years. Gypsy Jim Junior play, Novem- ber 10. L.H.S. Aud. Early in the second period, Curtis The junior high English classes, ' ran 27 yards for the first counter are drawing a World map showlngl EARL and the kick was good. Later in thelthe English speaking peoples. quarter, Curtis again showed su- 1---l periority and pushed over for their Round out your program for Edu- second score to pick up 14-0 when cation Week! See 'Gypsy Jim, the kick tallied. November 10, at the L.H.S. Aud. In the third quarter, the fast plunging Aggies swept their way to ' W the goal line and chalked up 7 more Minute Men Beat It is a snag points' Dusbers' If you shoolt Lexington bowled down the alley I . with 8 in the closing quarter to the 17- Visit the Bantam Kodak yard line where a pass from Stuc- MINUTE MAN from key to Britton put the ball over. STEWART9S The kicker's boot failed. f , Dean Stuckey then paved the road , - to a second touchdown by intercept- . ing a long Curtis pass and going to fs: 3,5315 the Curtis 20'yard marker- Lexing' Gifts for Boy Friends, too 5, f WE HELDYOU Get ton then advanced to the 1-yard Q LOOKRIGMT line and Warren plunged over. Lex- at 5 X Thrift ington failed to convert and the ROSENBERG'S 3 Q Q9 y game ended. Q f ' Qs 9 . 1 5 92.4-3,9 Service f I V where the students THE VICTORY 9'2i'3 at Always Meet to Eat For those special sandwiches Chile and those steamy cups of -- Come on! cilyfgf' S A G E ' S DEW DROP INN VONIS REX ALL STORE Dry Cleaning ii! .1 I .' 5' l 1 M ega p li on e K ..-:xii 1 life-'S ii LEXINGTON CLARION Mouse! Mouse! They shrieked, and the little gray rodent slither- cd down the hall on the second lioor. Girls, fthe boys tool stood staring aghast at the poor little creature. The hero, Mr. Ashton, rushed to the scene and put poor mousie out of his misery. :ii :Ii :li invited to serve for the current year on the Advisory Committee n Equal Opportunity, in connection with the National Educational As- as :iff Miss Gertrude Robinson has been o sociation. This is quite an honor only a few from each state are chosen to assist other committees. 212 Pk H1 KT For the last ten years Lexington athletes have received the N club plaque and now, for no apparent reason, they have suddenly folded If up. VVhat's the trouble, boys? this year's athletes don't improve, we will be convinced that We have neither athletes nor students. Goth- in enburg has received the plaque our place. Surely Lexington cannot afford to lay down so great an hon- or. ik PF SH xi? She came! She sang! She con- quered! All wishing to see your- selves as others see you at the heighth of beauty, talent, and every- to thing that's nice, are advised skip down to the Majestic to watch Deanna Durbin star in That Cer- tain Age for- What's that picture made of, made of '? What's that picture made of? Deanna and songs, and hits all alongg That's what that picture's made of. 5::33t::::::::::::::::::34x 0 ig TONIGHT! 3 :I Annual Hi-Y Box Social 1: II --- It MEALS - In the boxes. 1' ID 0 fl MEN--Bring your money. 1: MAIDS-Bring your pret- 1: U tiest box. 4, 0 It MONEY-33.00 cash prize ,, :Q for prettiest box. :I 3 MUSIC-For Your Enter- ll ll tainment. 11 II -and- 1: U Her Alienated Affectionsv II 1: A Roaring Comedy EE - EE fl Admission 10c ll U n.----------- 4 VOL. 4 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1938 NO. 5 Cave Man Tactics to Be Revealed In the Annual Operetta at L. H. . X3 Mr. Ewing's Glee Club - ., - .. Will Demonstrate ---EY' I ' P- -:fs Fi ' I N M Ancient Customs 1 T , Cave Man Stuff! Do you fellows ' 3, ,- K I- want to learn how to win your lov- F5 'A fi' lx N ed one in the he-man style? Here's X gap' your chance to monopolize the sys- tx X tem that young ladies envy in the men that know how to use it with -. results. ,-a Cave-Man Stuff is the L. H. s. K .5 ' 4 operetta to be given soon under the f . -.4 ' 5 direction of Mr. E. E. Ewing. my Blime, a prehistoric reformer, X i ,:-'N J, . Y ,f strays into the land of Gnaw-Gnaw, I:- ,VZ ' 'fe where he is doomed to die because '.'f,:ffff,,,,0A A of the belief in a tradition that A strangers who trespass there are f f E punished by being eaten. ' . , 2.1, . gm... 3 E Swank, the tribes stupid chief, yiyiy.K'Q,, ,,X,,, fb H gl it wants to marry Gooma, the daugh- E if ter of Homo, the Gnaw-Gnaw Wise ,g 22.1, .f mm, f A Man. Homo plans to do away with 'Off ?f, i M Swank, and sees that Blime can help f'i,f,,'f,,7 yxf K5 'ff U i him. Gooma is in love with the UTWSWH ' ' QE-ililif'-' Y handsome young Bolo. GOTHS TO BE TOUGH FOE ON HOME FIELD NOV. 24 Whe.n the Minute Men meet the Gothenburg Swedes there Thanks- giving Day, there will be the old- time battle-axe spirit. Gothenburg, having tied North Platte and Cozad, is still undefeat- ed with 126 points against their , opponents' 14. Minute Men have not been down- ed by the Swedes since they have no intention accumulated scores raise skyward now. MINUTE MEN LOSE Nu PLAQUE AWARD After winning the N plaque for the past ten years, athletes of Lex- ington fell down on the job for 1937- 1938. Gothenburg, Minden and Platts- mouth received scholarship plaques in Class B division. Hastings was the only school in Class A with an 1933, and of letting their hair enrollement of over 600 that was. honored with an award. Class C al- so has three winners, Ashland, Bridgeport and Tilden. Anoka, Mel- beta, and Oakdale were presented plaques in the Class D division. Lexington was listed with twenty- six schools on the honor roll. Homo bribes one of the tribal An- cients to create a tradition that a stranger will appear to weave a new mantle for the chief in which Blime is identified as the stranger. Since the chief cannot be killed so long as he wears this sacred garment, Blime is to pretend to weave this cloak, and the tribe will be glad to slay him when he appears dismantled. Act I ends with Blime retiring to the cave to weave the invisible mantle. How Blime strategically handles the mantle situation, how cannibal- ism is banished and how the cave- men win their maidens is all told in the final act. PARENTS AND FRIENDS ENJOY OPEN NIGHT Open House in L.H.S. was held Monday evening, November 14. The high school band played several se- lections at the beginning of the pro- gram. W. C. Bloom, county super- intendent, then spoke on 'Education Enriched by Living. Concluding the program the chorus sang several numbers directed by Mr. Ewing. Following the program, the par- ents and friends of students visited the office, library, laboratories and class rooms where the faculty mem- bers greeted them. The sophomore home economics girls, dressed in old-fashioned costumes, served punch and wafers and the Home Economics club sold candied apples. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll Associate Editors .................... ...Emogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers .................. llugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Teetor Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors. . .Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators ................. Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature VVriters . ......... . ......... . Marjorie MeFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- tl D rre iy u 5 a Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth, Alyee Hofreiter, Agnes Delahunty V Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin Vlfalker Activity Reporters .................. Vllilma Chadwick, Addison VValbridge, Maurene Banks, Lois B u c k, O l i v e Fi-envh, XVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS UN-NOTED HEROES The junior play, Gypsy Jim, was a success Csay our friendsj but who made it so? The players, of course, but not alone. They couldn't run out and pull the curtain, nor drop the messages down the chim- ney. They weren't concerned with the furniture, but thanks to the Ros- enberg Company, and to the proper- ty and stage committees, the stage was ready. To the musicians' who added bits here and there, to Miss Soker and her class who made the neat pro- grams, to the janitors who served overtime, the class is especially grateful. In this recognition of unheralded service, the juniors refer, also to Superintendent Miller and to Prin- cipal Ashton, Whose advice, assist- ance, and understanding helped ex- ceedingly. And then there was Miss Leech who stopped her duties one after- noon to sew pockets into Gypsy Jim's costume so that he might pull out powders, charms or wine glasses at the right moment. Finally, there were those Paul Re- vere's who spread the alarm fbillsl to every auto, store window and farm. And so it is all these servers, and others, whom we thank and salute. --The Junior Class. Patronize our advertisers! DEMOSSING Yoon VOCABULARY --ln. Moss Attention, hunters and trappers! Have you ever wondered what a rac- coon was called in the days of John Smith? You will ind it listed as rahaugcum or Uraugroughcumf' In 1612 it became aracoune but still resembled a badger. By 1625 the people were hunting raccoons. The foregoing is an example of a loan-word, this being one taken from the Indian language and changed to its present-day form. A I QXZUZWICZ , He! Ha! Very funny indeed- Isn't it the screwiest thing for someone to go horse back riding at three in the morning? asked Addison. It sure is, answered Dorothy, 'tWho did? Paul Revere. Oh my, oh me-now you can see what makes we-uns grow gray . yes and these new inventions simply do me up. The other day I step- ped on a scale that speaks your weight. Three guesses for what it said to me. One crowd roared. at a time please, and the And as Rich Hume spoke, he said, Just now as I was talking a mes- sage came down from my brain. What is it quick,' gasped Miss Hanson. I can't tell you, it came collect. You know what, said Durwood, When the girls see Robert Taylor they go, 'Ohl Oh!' But when they see me they go . . . Go how? interrupted Billie Bob. 'tThat's all, they just go. And now that I have dropped my tongue I must stop my mind from rattling on. Ethel Mae Pedersen, the charm- ing, brown-eyed, senior star rates our honor roster this week. Leafing through her high school career We i unearth three prom- inent positions she is holding capably. S'nce she is vice- president of the senior class, presi- dent of the Nation- al Honor Society, of the senior year- book, and an active Spiz member, we do not hesitate to verify her statement that she is, Too busy to have time for a hobby. Ethel heads her class even though each morning she comes eight and one-half---blocks, no - miles. And they say in the office, She is late only when snowflakes dance up to her elbows. As far as sports are concerned she can inhale either the spirit of a football or basketball game with the same amount of enthusiasm. Her ambition at present is to be a home economics teacher. As I have said before, She is busy-yes, so busy she hardly even had time for this interview. Ethel Pedersen associate editor r The Kutz Shop Be Wiser Buy Kayserv Keep in Step with the Popular Miss- Get your uppish curls at the BON TON x The New Speedline Corona Typewriters in four styles - Junior, Standard, Sterling and v For a tune' to do the Shag, the Yam or the Big Apple, get your RCA Victor Radio at ROSENBERG'S Set That Table for Thanksgiving with Color and Style. Buy Fostoria Dishes! McKEE'S Come in and eat Where you will see someone you wish to meet. At the MINUTE MAN r Silent, at STEWART'S PHARMACY f fwlf Turkey 2 S ' L CTKQCERIE Duck, T Q' Cranberries, and I Nuts. Thcre's Your Meal for Thanksgiving ! at PRASCH'S UNIOR PLAY CA T COMEDY ENTERTAINS LARGE CROWD The enticing play, Gypsy Jim, presented by the junior class No- vember 10, drew one of the largest crowds in recent years. Three acts of mystery and com- edy were climaxed when the anti- cipated heart throbs, Gypsy Jim fBill Kellyl and Lucy Blake fWanda Highj stopped beating around the mulberry bush and came out and said they loved each other. The sweeping Romeo or the gal- lant Galahad, would have been swept off his charger had he seen Kelly depict the roaming Gypsy Jim. Employing grace, talent, and charm was the little Juliet, Wanda High, as she captured the heart of Gypsy Jim and many others. Mary Jane Thomas furnished interesting complications towards developing the climax, when she involved the jilted Romeo, Jim Roberts, as Dan- iel Glazer. Splendidly interpreting the part of the rejected lawyer was Donald Gunn as Harry Blake. Charlotte Newman, made eyelids flicker in her realistic portrayal of Mary Blake, the sad wife who believed she had one foot in the grave, but who didn't realize that she was knocking the props from her family with the other. Bill Staten acted well the part of the discouraged son, Tom, While the clear-toned Milton Stear was by no means a disappointment in the pre- sentation of Harold Kent. No less worthy were Vyrl Anderson and Ferdinand Kopf as they gave cre- ditable account of themselves as Gypsy Jim's helpers. One of the smallest moppets, yet not so small as an actress, was Pat Naffzinger in the role of Grace. Darrel Hollibaugh played the butler. ,gg ,L f 61 Newseztes 5 The Home Economics club met Thursday, November 10, in Miss Leech's room at 4 o'clock. It was decided that the theme for the year would be 'tHomemaking in Foreign Countries. Suggestions for Thanks- I . . . . . 'giving entertaining were discussed. Shirley Bourn gave directions for making unusual place cards. Lillian Stock read Thanksgiving Menus which was a clever comparison of 1888 and 1938 Thanksgiving menus. Dolores Kopf presented suggestions for centerpieces. Dick Cranford, sophomore, has been recuperating several weeks from a broken collar bone, returned to school last week. He was injured ln action during the midget foot- ball game with Brady. From the money earned at the faculty dinner this fall, thirty glass cups and two new pieces of Fiesta- ware have been bought for the home economics department. r HAGADONE'S CAFE Come in and try our Steaks and Sandwiches! x Phoenix Hose 3 thread and 4 thread, 790. College Strip for Boys at PAT'S BOOTERIE ARMISTICE DAY OBSERVED AT L. H. S. The home economics club sponsor- ed an Armistice Day program in the auditorium November 11. Pat Naffzinger, Lois Wells, and Dorothy Helen Neff played the piano as the pupils filed in. Alice Sorensen announced that the Scrip- ture would be read by Lillian Stock followed by the Lord's prayer by the students. Rev. F. C. Mills gave a. talk on, The Unknown Soldier. The concluding number was a quartet composed of Doris Johnson, Dorothy Duryea, Shirley Bourn and Ellen Diemer singing, Till We Meet Again. The Spanish class is corresponding with unknown Spanish friends. All have written their letters, but Gladys Henderson is the first to re- ceive an answer. It is from Emma Urnunuela of Mexico City. It was written partly in Spanish and part- ly in English. New Jersey Dlmdl Blouses in all the new fall colors. Just what you want to wear with your school skirts. 31.25 51.95 EVANS SHOP ' 4 r Um! Um! I Drop in and top off an Evening of Fellowship with a Tasty Bit. MOSS CAFE For that Periiect Christmas Gift that will please and be as new as tomorrow morn- ing's newspaper, get snap- ped at the- HEBREW STUDIO The Big Feature of Invisible Half Soling- No Seams Show, Saves Money, and Gives New Shoe Appearance. ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP John Nimie, Prop. Lexington, Nebr. . ' UNIUR HIGH FUOTB LL QUAD 1 . :Z , 57ffff Wie- 'f55:-- 11-1-5-5-25. 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F.:5:5:is2?2Es??5::': ' ..... .. ,,,., V- 22,1 ' ' A .,... 1 1 ' ,,,, -f ,.,. , .- - Af - s,:::: ..,. 3, 5. -V-V - - . .w,:M. v. 1:--:::-as-+,--1-li. .-. V-:wwf , ..,,....,.... Mama-..fa..,...-..,..e..1..e ,....... .-,, . - ,,,, - ,1. ll-.. ,.,, M 1.1. .r . .. 4-' . -. . ,V - ...nl .4.. . . ......,..,-. G 4 ..... , .. .... 3 -1 .4 - -aw ff .. ..::x-X : This is the first junior high school Left to right: Bob Delahunty, Glen Kring, Dale Foreman, Elmer football squad in the history of Lex- ington. The club has won two, lost two and tied one game this season, scoring 95 points to opponents' 21. Fred W. Holbein is coach. 'Keith Glenn, Warren Teetor, Billy Snowdeny my Berquist, Jim Warren, Bob Pr1deaux,m . Jack Turley, Jack Jacobson, Marvinlney' Nell Ku Tninnes, Paul Pittenger, Dean ,don MacLean, de Adams, Mick Kear- gler, Beryl Bourn, Gor- Hewitt Hyslop, Dick France, Roy Commins, Don Kopf,iDuffey and Gene Carroll. AURORA HIGHLIGHTS DIM LEXINGTON ARMOR Holding out for nearly three quar- ters against the undefeated Auror- ans, the Minute Men finally bowed to the Huskies here, 13-6, Friday night, November 18. The first half was uneventful ex- cept for a Lexington threat on the Aurora 6-yard line when Lexington's incompleted pass turned the ball to Aurora on downs. Late in the third quarter Britton, behind almost perfect blocking, swept around his own right end for a 48-yard race to a touchdown. Lex- ington fumbled on the extra point, and left the score 6-0 in favor of the Minute Men. Lexington's score seemed to elec- trify both elevens so that fire be- gan to flash in their playing. Two plays after Lexington's touchdown, Aurora completed 'two long forward passes which were good for a touch- down over the heads of the Lexing- l v TI-IE HUDDLE ALLAROUND ATHLETE IS FUTURE FARMER ,iv ,, Bill Hofferber, senior end, fly-paper ' 19 to all punt receivers, rates honor at 1- f 9 this week. Bil1's delight is to tear LT---nwfg, -.,-3:1-an-fzlz' .3752-Z2 'through and spill the ball lugger Many Lexington students saw an upset at Cozad, Armistice day, when Cozad tied the undefeated Gothen- burg eleven, 7-7. This seems to give the Lexington fans more hope in the Minute Men-Swede exhibition for Turkey Day. Lexington reserves mowed the jun- ior Haymakers clean November 8, to a loss of 25-0. The regular re- serve team had little trouble mak- ing headway against the Cozad line- men. Spectacular 55-yard runs were made by Walbridge, D. Stuckey, and Foreman. Blocking in the line show- ed great improvement. Eat those delicious behind the line. footed Minute Man This fleet saves his strength during the cold weather but the spring. warms the cinders in He is a member of the relay team that took all blue rib- bons last year. Not only is Bill an athlete but he is also a member of the F.F.A. Read Clarion Ads! v YOU VARSITY MEN Order Your Football Sweaters Now ton backs. Toof plunged for the ex- Hamburgers and that EARL tra point and the score was 7-6 in nmmy bowl of Chili favor of the Huskies. at the In the beginning of the fourth 0 quarter Lexington started on a goal- DEW DR01 INN ward march which was halted when ' a Huskie lineman pulled the old f -- Jack Dodd trick, seemingly tackled the ball from Taylor, and galloped Rig a jig jig u unhampered 51 yards for a touch- And away We go To Brlng down to defeat Lexington 13-6. , 01112 Y0ll1' To MAY'S SWEET SHOP ' 4 P rt .Lw.,-t, A 3 ersona 1 y What We have been makes us And d0Il't be slow. V A Q Get YOUI' what we are.-George Eliot. ew -H 1... i Tailored BUY For those tasty caramels Whlch Panties Lorraine that make you feel like ' Look PNeat 490 59c Thanksgiving- and rim Regular and Stout Sizes at - S1109 at - ' at ' 3 BAUMGARTNER'S VON,S L I N C 0 L N S iw-W1 A RESERVE SQUAD .mam bww. ' moms VANCE wa mum WAYNP3 SPYAE. Iii! mmm. ' A811108 'rwmu raw WKLSXY. 'vmain HURT, xnhwdri wammnan FRDBT now, su-run. mamma, wmcsrr. mmow. Getting warmed up, tossing the hall. FCOTBALL LETTERMEN CLYDE TAYLOR, Halfback - Hank played his first season of football for thc Minute Men this season. lie was a danger- ous man for the opposing team on both de- fense and offense. As a ball luggl-r his six- foot two-inch frame was hard to stop, once past the line of scrimmage. A deadly taek- ler, as almost every one knows, he was evaded as much as possible by all his op- ponents. His unfaltering spirit patched up many a bad moment in the Minute Man campaign. KEITH WHITE, Guard-Keith Lamb- ic YVhite, a junior, and a snortin good guard on anybody's football team, got his nickname from raising surh good sheep. But in the middle of the line he won the reputa- tion of the battering ram and his opposi- tion had a tough time getting through for those prec-ions yards in a blazing battle. He will don football togs next year and do and not die for L. H. S. DON RICHARDS, tackle- Hail, Riel:- ardsl has been and will be the ery of nll Don's opponents before the final shot is fir- ed by the hand of the timekeeper. Don has light hair, stands G feet, 1 inch, in the stra- tosphere, and has 200 pounds of 'l'.N.'l'. for his opposition to stop. Rich, as he is known around L. H. S., was ehosen for every Honor Rolll' and All-Opponent team in the conference. Only a junior, he was honored by being placed on the all- Me- stalte fourth eleven, at guard, by Gregg Bride, although his regular position is tackle. JACK STUCKEY, Quarterback-'We need not introduce Jack Stuekey to you because he is very well known to be a square and stndious fellow. His greatest interest. is football and as a quarterback he played in- spired football for the Lexington fans. Jack, senior, was elected captain of thi- 19158 flot- ball eleven at L. II. S. and was undoubtmd- ly the outstanding Minute Man on the grid- iron. Stuck was plnc-ed on the Southwest football honor roll' and rm-reivu-il honorab.e mention on Gregg Mel3ride's all-state team. DEAN STUCKEY, Halfback - Rafe made his debut into first team football this year in A big way. Dean saw serviee in nearly every game and filled the job re- markably well. In the next two years in Lexington, opponents will see plenty of ac- tion from this speedy lad. FERDINAND KOPF, Guard - The quiet, easy going, curly haired fellow whom you may fail to notice is Kopf-until he'sahsent: then believe me, you soon learn that he leaves a hole that nobody can fill. Fi-rd played his first year on the varsity ell-ven this year and proved worthy of the guard position early in the season. He was one of the scrappiest men ever turned from a sea- son of football. He continually smeared the opponents' plays and set them for losses. He was a vicious tackler and a mean blocker. IRVIN WALKER, Center and Tackle - Dutch with his spirit and fiight was like a monkey wrench in the wheels of the op- posing team's machine. The opponents seein- ed to run into a stone wall when bucking the center to make a few extra yards. Dutch was a fine passer and always kept the team's lighting spirit sharpened to a keen edge. llc played his first and last this year. RAY BREDENKAMP, End- Get around the right end of Lexington was the talk at 'thalftime of most of the eoarlies who put their teams on the gridiron against the Min- ute Meng but it seems that ltay was always in the middle of eva-ry explosion that came his way .A senior, and a tlirve-year letter- man in football, Brady is a pal to all his football sidekieks and is liked by all. CHARLES DUFPEY, Tackle- Charlie started the season with a bang, by playing a smashing defensive game against Kearney. He had the misfortune to get hurt in the Cozad game, which put him out for the rc-st of the season. With his fire and determina- tion. however, we feel that he would have been one of the finest tackles. XVe admire Charles, a senior, for his Minute Man loyal- ty and support. DICK WARREN, Fullback-It was a hee- tic time for L. H. S. opponent lines when Dick came crashing through. When a few yards were needed, Dick was just the man to get them. Dick could kick and pass, as well as carry the ball. To have such a ca- pable man in the line-up next year will be an inspiration to the future wearers of the Orange and the Black. nn, , BOB BAILEY, Center- Bob was a fel- low who could be counted on to stop the enemy's thrusts in true Minute Man style. On defense he backed up the line and seem- ed to be able to know his opponent's play even before it was started. lle was an ae- euratc passer and an outstanding player in CVPYY l'PSP1-'Ch Bob, a senior, is an all-round athlete .and also a worthy student whose place will be hard to fill next year. ADDISON WALBRIDGE, Quarterback - Add doesn't stand up so far in the air, but when he had that pigskin tucked under his arm he really went places. Many times he returned punts for long gains to set up the pins for several touchdowns for his team. Add was a bark whom oppon- ents found hard to get out of the way or to throw passes over. lle was good at finding the holes and it will take a mighty good man to replace him. DELMAR TUCKER, Tackle-Tucker came to play his first year with the this season. His huge 200- raised the average weight of from Oconto Minute Men pound frame the line. Ile was a hard man to move from his assigned position. Coach Dills laying them out -and howl BILL HOFFERBER, End-13ill's bigzest thrill eamc when he made the winning toueh- down in the animal Turkey Day game at Gothenburg, thus taking the Swedes out of the undefeated column. CH you don't be- lieve it, just ask hini.J Bill is a senior and has seen two years of serviec in footba'l. He hits his opponents like a 'lten-ton truck. Blondie'i has a personality on the turf and off-one that gives him the tit e of true friend to the many. ALFRED KOPF, Ta.cklew Alf was one of the steadiest men on the team. lle was always puneturing his opponents' defense, to toss their ball carriers for loss after loss. Many a wide hole that he opened for our fleet 'ibacks' proved a big favtor in those long runs. Alf'i is one fellow we hate to see leave. LORENS WOODSIDE, End - At pass snatching and good interference running. Lorens was always among the best. Mary times the opponent tried to chop him down and tear around his end for long gains, but he was ready, willing and stood his ground. He was a good man on the kick- and for booting the pigskin for extra offs, points. Woodside, we're counting on you in next year' s tussle. BILL BRITTON, Halfback-A flash here and a flash there. 'l'hat's what happens when Bill i'Flash Britton gets hold ol' the pig- skin. His opponents will vouch for that. Only a junior, Bill shows promise of being a great halfback for the Minute Men next BILL FOREMAN, Fullback - Napoleon wasn't so big either, but he did lots of un- helieveable things, just like Bill. Slightly rohhed of height and weight, 'lMan of NVar had to use real Minute Man fight. He wa-s the all-round player and iilled many posi- tions. Ile failed to crash the lineup often but was a plague to his opponents whenever he handled the oval. Bill is a junior. Be keeping an eye on him. BILL KELLY, Halfback-Bill, a junior halfliack, defended the Orange and Back for the second season of football. Many times he put the opposing eieven, on the spot. llis spirit and sportsmanship made even his opponents admire him. Many times when the going got tough, Bill talked tire in- He was a genius at taking care of the backfield on passes and end sweeps. 'We expect plenty from him next season. to his gang. of his side PAUL HAN , 4 - sung heroes, and as outstanding a Minute Mun as his red hair, is Paul Hanson. For three years he felt his Way around for a position where he would have to eat dirt and take more pounding than a small but virile frame could ordinarily take, but Paul was determined to do his best, and do it he did. Red has a spirited smile and keeps it hashing all day long. He has played his last football for the Minute Men of L. H. S. SON Guard One of the un year. He's a jolly good fellow, laughing and talking with his tl'tLllllllill0S, but when occa- sion demands he can be Just as serious as any. I 133331533 LEXINGTON CLARION :Wi It is reported that in Commis- X stoner Bacon's new house on Grant Avenue, the furnace consists of two gas stoves suspended from the joists on the basement ceiling. Imagine Mr. Bacon saying to Harold some day, Son, run down and hang up the stovesg it's getting a little chilly in here. 3 S :CET Some little eleventh grade boys felt sorry for themselves last Tuesday evening when they had to stay in to get their reading lesson, but they didn't offer any sympathy to the editors who stay in 'till six o'clock two or three'nights a week. Oh, well, we're used to itg that makes it different. :DT Pigs? Pigs? Do you want to win a pig? Well how do you expect to win this 250-pound hunk of pork without investing something? Be sure to have your twenty-five cent chance before December 20, and be present at the Lexngton Commission Company for the big drawing. Fu- ture Farmers are now selling these Hone in a million chances. :1: :g 5: We're sorry to disappoint all the would-be revenge getters who put personal darts into the Scrap Box. Can they blame us for not printing all the poignant comments that would put us in the editorial hoosegow? They are very inter- esting, however, and help to relieve the tedium of a long day, but they look safer to us in the waste bas- ket. We are glad always for news and items free from disparaging re- marks. The Gothenburg game was a su- perb exhibition of Minute Men fi- delity, and comradeship. Whether or not we have a superior basketball season will depend upon those traits so dominant in that Thanksgiving fray. No one disputes that spirit won the battle. It was a great day, boys, and inspires that Welling up in our souls and eyes of something moist and hot-something we feel only when you surpass our grandest hopes as Minute Men that we ad- mire, respect and love. From John and Rosalie Stuart, Miss Hanson has received a mimeo- graphed copy of Pal, a humor ma- gazine, published by the Palladian Literary Society at the University of Nebraska. John, who was editor of the 1936 Minute Man and Clar- ion, was editor of this magazine. Rosalie. also from the class of '36, was the artist. VOL. 4 MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1938 NO. 6 MISS LEWIS RESIGNS T0 WED DECEMBER 28 Once more cupid deprives L.H.S. of one of her instructors. The final arrow will be pierced December 28 at Wayne, Nebraska. Miss Mabel Lewis, resigning her position as Spanish and freshman English teacher, will leave this edi- iice at the end of the first semester. Rendering services here for the last three years, she substantiates the statement that All good things must come to an end. Her succes- sor has not yet been chosen. At a bridge party during the Thanksgiving holidays at Winside, her mother, Mrs. W. B. Lewis, fan- nounced the coming marriage to Ted Sladky, of Lexington. Tiny scrolls through wedding rings, revealing the engagement, were found at each place. Yellow and white carried out the color scheme with golden chrys- themums completing the table de- corations. BONFIRE FOR LAST RALLY L.H.S. pigskin enthusiasts gath- 'ered around a huge bonfire on Wed- nesday evening, November 23, to get the Orange and Black wearers ready for a fierce battle with the Gothenburg Swedes. The senior Minute Men spoke on subjects beginning with the letters in Lexington. They were as fol- qlowsz Loyalty, Clyde Taylorg Ener- gy, Paul Hansong X Marks the Spot, Ray Bredenkampg Initiative, ,Jack Stuckey, Nerve, Bob Bailey: Grit, Charles Duffeyg Trustworthi- ness, Loren Woodsideg Obedience, Ir- ,vin Walkerg and Nothing fthe score ,for Gothenburg the past four yearsy, ,Bill Hofferber. Then the cheer lead- ,ers led yells, and the group snake- danced through the business sec- tion of the t'Plum Creek town. ,TALENT CLUB T0 APPEAR BEFORE L. H. S. SOON Under the sponsorship of Miss Esther Mitchell, the Talent club will present an assembly program Wed- nesday afternoon, December 7, with Hugh Stuart announcing. The following numbers will be l given: baton twirling, John Edwin! May: vocal duets, Evangeline and Marylyn Lindblade, accompanied by Verna Snyderg tap dance, Jack Ha- leyg skit, Ah! Wilma Chadwick, Mary Ellen Davidson, and Marjorie Carroll. As a closing number, Ber- dine Daiss will play several popular numbers, and Don Moss will lead .Lhe assembly in singing. Goths G0 Down, 12-7, Before Minute Men Guns Fourth Consecutive Year In a game packed with thrills on the Gothenburg field, Lexington came through, 12-7, Turkey Day, with a victory over the Swedes for the fourth consecutive year. Gothenburg scored in the first six minutes of play on passes from Mc- Carter to McKee. Such a pass placed the ball on the Lexington 1-yard line and Witte carried it over. McCarter converted. Lexington scored in the second quarter on line plunges and sev- eral nice passes. Stuckey iiipped to Britton for 23 yards. A pass from Taylor to Stuckey put the ball on the 24-yard line. Stuckey took the ball from there to the 4-yard stripe. On a fake line plunge, Britton took a lateral from Stuckey and crossed the goal untouched. The half ended 7-6 in favor of the Swedes. In the third quarter, neither team was ag- gressive enough to cross a goal line. In the fourth quarter Lexington worked the ball from their own eight-yard line to the Gothenburg forty on passes and runs. Taylor then faded back and heaved a long pass to Hofferber who was only a short distance from the goal line. Stuckey's try for extra point was blocked. The rest of the game was pretty much Gothenburg's. They ad- vanced from their own 40 to Lex- ington's three. The Minute Men held them for four downs. Taylor kicked out to their 45. An attempted pass was intercepted by Stuckey as the game ended. For the losers, McCarter, McKee and Godwin showed great football. For Lexington, the entire team gave the finest performance of the year. HI-Y SOCIAL SCORES For the third consecutive year the annual Hi-Y box social was a suc- cess. A one-act play was given by Miss Mitchell's public speaking class. Im- mediately following this, the Po- dunk quartet sang two selections of mountain music. While the boxes were being plac- ed on the stage, Alex Wunder squeezed from his accordion four numbers of eloquence. Mr. Howard Raser, auctioneer, did his best to make the social a success. The money was used for the Hi-Y conference at Lincoln last week. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll Associate Editors .................... ...Emogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers ..... ............. Hugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Teet r o Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors...Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators ................. Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature VVriters ..................... Marjorie Mclwarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Delahunty Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin Walker Activity Reporters ...............,.. Wilma Chadwick, Addison Vifalbridge, Maurenc Banks, Lois Buck, Olive French, Vifillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS T0 OUR BAND - Maybe they can't truck or shag or do the yam, but they can march. They prance down the gridiron mak- ing each stripe click in rhythm. Long years ago the word success staggered their imaginationg but af- ter hours, days, and even years of work, Maestro Ewing has made this musical organization a paramount feature in L.H.S. Now their fears and failures are merely fading mem- ories. The wind and weather can't stop this loyal band from giving Lexing- ton a high rating at the contest and doing their portion in backing the football team. At the games, this famous group stands in the frio DEMOSSING Yoon VOCABULARY l---D. MOSS Do you know whether to pro- nounce either as eether or eyether? Well, an erudite jury in Chicago has decided in favor of the former. The 1938 edition of Webster's Student dictionary agrees. Eyether is pre- valent in England, but it is certain that if one insists upon that pro- nunciation he must be consistent in his nice distinction of words. This conversation of two L.H.S. girls il- lustrates: First Girl: I'm not going down town tonight. Second Girl: I ain't eyether. Q I as i5gs5 Ql'Z0Zlfl'lCf 1. Last month we gave thanks and now the time has come for us just to give. Don't go too far from Home, James! such as Falls City. Look around - there are others besides those in the trombone section . . . The show Thursday night, may have been, A Vacation from Love, but two bits Jean and Dutch weren't taking their vacation . . . This Hirsh girl seems to change boy friends every time the weather changes, and you know how often that is in good old Nebraska . . . Nicegoing, Dean S., here's wishing you luck . . . Bob Bailey's human interest has chang- ed from a lonely life to the glim- mering red head-Frances Orthman . . . Beware! Troubled waters ahead for you, Wayne and Lois. Your weather, framing letters and show-lnames only produce courtship when ing themselves off. No, they're not conceitedg they're just better than they think they are. Of course there is that certain satisfaction of being able to parade in uniform but when one's feet are numb, hands freezing, and his Whistler refusing to budge, some of the glamour of the thing is obliterated. Although, at times, we may seem to accept the band as just another activity, our appreciation is pulsat- ing and immeasurable. C. N. Dick Meusch, a sophomore, re- turned to school after a month of serious infection in his leg. matched .... We hope you aren't superstitious . .. Marjorie C. has suddenly taken to college life, I'll bet Keith W. has worked youse guys over into green-eyed monsters. Clair Kentigh, who lives near Nor- ton, Kansas, visited school Decem- ber 1 with Milton Stear. Meet Your Friends Down Town .-at, HA'GADONE'S CAFE Does it make any difference where you eat? Of Course! You want to eat where it is prim and neat. MINUTE MAN The Kutz Shop Be Wiser Buy Kayser 1 ibofiiu 13 'l Many new books have arrived in the L.H.S. library this semester. Come! Reenforce that gray matter by adding the experiences of others. The most recent books are: Book of the Ancient Greeks, Millsg Book of the Ancient World, Mills: Statesrnan's Yearbook, History of Medevial Europe, Thorndike: A Book of Poems, Gibbons: Ameri- can Mind, Warfellg The Barley Fields, Nathong Sons of the Hur- ricane, Flobertyg High Pressure, Sprogueg The Great Road, Kum- merg Natalie, Wallowerg Hunting Wild Life with Camera and Flash- light, Shirag Culematire Index of the National Geographicng The Yearling, Marjorie Kinnar Rawling3 Familiar Quotations, Barttlettsg Universal Pronouncing Dictionary, Thomasg Fedes of Mont. St. Mich- el, Vercelg Too Many Cooks, Stout, Wild Animals I Have Known, Seton: Home Book of Verse, Stevensong 'Story of King Arthur, Pyle: Compositions, Dawg Political Guide, Thompson: Nazi Primer, Childs: Short History of England, Cheyneyg Ancient and Medieval History, Hays, His- tory of Europe, C. J. H. Hayes: Talking Pictures, Barrett C. Kies- ling: The Making of an American, Jacob A. Relsg Warrant for X, fContinued on Page 3, Col. 21 r Make Your Christmas Shopping Easy - Buy at STEWART'S L f w Do Your Christmas Shopping Now at Ba.:1mgartner's Gift and Department on second floor. Toy BAUMGARTNER'S X I fhfffj For Cl' G CERKES Christmas 1 ei' and X Other Days when you want high grade food - visit PRASCH'S Leon W. Ashton Anticipates Hike Through Yellowstone Park REVEALS MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT By Lydia Piester When interviewing Principal Ash- ton, I found his goal in life seemed to differ from that of most teachers. He wishes to own a farm some day, and that day will be when he ap- proaches the age of sixty. That is not his only ambition, for his great- est right now is to be a good school administrator. The most important event of his life was when he received his mas- ter's degree at the University of Ne- braska. His hobbies are many, but the outstanding are camping, hiking, and working with boys. In his spare time he likes to read, and his choice magazines are A'Educational Digest, t'School Executive, and Readers Digest. His favorite authors are Ludwig Lewisohn and Shakespeare. The book which he enjoyed most during the past year was, Man, The Unknown. He also likes mu- sic, and his favorite composer is Victor Herbert. He dances, too, and his choice of orchestras is, Horace Heicht and His Alemitesf' He says, Gum aids digestion, and so he chews Wrigley's Doublemint for about twenty minutes after a meal. Different from some people, he has no desire to change his name. Like many others, the movie l l x l 4 which has topped his list is Lost Horizon. He likes Loretta Young and Myrna Loyg thinks Clark Ga- ble and VVallacc Berry are real he- man actors. Dislikes? Of course! The three toppers are liars, hypocrites and lazy people. Likes? Surely! Three out- standing arc beautiful sunsets, friendly people and the smell of burning leaves. Another preference which is quite common to men and boys---no, it's not blondesg it's a brunette. To add to his years of education he would like to attend the Columbia University, and intends to do just that next summer. This school is located in New York City where Mr. Ashton will attend the World's Fair 'of 1939. Travel? He has traveled every summer. His next desire is to walk through Yellowstone Na- tional Park. Like all of us, he has had em- barrassing moments, although not 'every one has gone through this one. It was quite hard to get an answer but de decided to Hfess up, and fi- nally replied, When I proposed. His happiest? He didn't say, but I guessed, and if you are at all good you can, too. It was when she said , yes. Miss Leech's general science class spent their class period Wednesday, November 23, at Lincoln's. They watched the many processes and machines used in cleaning clothes: they also saw the steam presser work, and observed a demonstration on blocking hats. The Girl Reserves held a very interesting meeting in the library on November 21, after school. Af- ter the business meeting, Lillian Stock gave a short talk on Girl Re- serves. Then Mrs. Allen Walker and Miss Gertrude Koolen gave a demon- stration on how to apply make-up. As Miss Koolen demonstrated all I l NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY fContinued from Page 35 Philip MacDonaldg 4'Life with Fa- ther, Clarence Day: f'Children of the Rising Sun, VVillard Priseg 'iBook of Marvels, Richard Halli- burtong Danger in My Business, John D. Craig, Fanny Kemble, Margaret Armstrong: Hell on Ice, Commander Edward Ellsbergg The Horse and Buggy Doctor, Arthur E. Hertzlerg The Fight for Life, Paul deFru1fg Son of the Middle Border, Hamlin Garland, Life of Andrew Jackson, Marquis James. Read Clarion Ads! 'f Newsettes A lantana more than three feet tall is displaying twenty-five pink blossoms this week in room 215. The home economics club under the direction of Miss Leech, will serve a dinner on Tuesday, Decem- ber 6, to the Youth Workers Coun- cil of the Nebraska Conference of the Methodist church. Receipts of the junior class play exceeded the average proceeds of the class plays for several yars. The sale of tickets amounted to 894.46. This sum plus five per cent of the activity fund will total approximate- ly 8121. Expenses include 815 for royalty, 84.25 for advertising, 83.00 to a costume company, 82.63 for lumber and 83.25 in the miscellan- eous column. This leaves a total profit of more than 893. We wish the students and faculty a Merry Christmas Let us help you make it so. McKEE'S Eat those Delectable Hamburgers and drink that Steaming Beverage at the DEW DROP INN r BUY DAD,S AND BROTHER'S GIFTS ..at..- CARI. the different steps from cleansing J the face to applying the finishing ' touches 'of make-up, Mrs. Walker E F WE Hupyoilvvhen in the explained the reasons for applying For that lasting personal Q LGOKRIGUT f make-up in such a manner. She al- l , , 4 X course 0 so solved many of the girls' prob- gift YUUI' friends Cant buy, f Y +9 human events lems concerning the color they - - I ' .53 Q th Should Wear' for you must give it to 5 Qixsg, ere comes ' them. 9:94 anime A bunch of curls pinned up tigiht-I :Ee them On lily lffflf, ygu t0 get your Suit see em on my rig . Guess where they get them? Be snapped at cleaned, g0 to Of course at BDN TON HEBREW sTUD1o LINCOLN'S - 126 .w-',,Q'n,j . ,Q lf --t, -M. ll I l ' I BY f.ll.lf.l5l1l.tl,.lls5gfl:ellri.:al. Harold Riley and Bill Banks TWENTY MINUTE MEN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE T0 REICEIVE LETTERS Dec. 13-Overton, here. Coach Dius has announced the Dec. 20-21 - County Basketball twenty members of the football Tournament- squad who will receive letters. Jan- 6gG0thenb.Urgf there- Seniors: Ray Bredenkamp, Loren Jan- 10-LOUD Cltyi there- Woodside and Bill Hofferber, endsg Charles Duffey and Alfred Kopf, tacklesg Paul Hanson, guardg Bob Bailey and Irvin Walker, centers, and Addison Walbridge, Clyde Tay- lor and Jack Stuckey, backs. The juniors are Bill Kelly, Bill Britton and Bill Foreman, backs: Don Rich- ards, tackle, and Ferd Kopf and Keith White, guards. Dean Stuckey and Del Tucker are the sophomores, while Dick Warren is the only fresh- man listed. 'W - nglrx IIRQW 'I .V Gu - . A ' An announcement was sent out last Tuesday that all boys out for junior high basketball will remain through last period classes and suit up for practice at four o'clock. The varsity and reserves will occupy the floor from three until four- thirty. Basketballers -will :be able to see what they look like while playing, now that the gym floor is newly varnished. It shines and reflects as does a mirror. In making up his mythical all- opponent teams, Norris Anderson, writer of Horse Sense in the Kear- ney Echo, high school paper, made the following placements from Lex- ington: Richards, right tackleg Tay- lor, halfback, on the first team' Hofferber, end on the second team. Among the footballers that How- ard Baxter, sports writer for the Kearney Hub, selected as rating hon- or in the Southwest portion of the state, there were four Minute Men: Hofferber and Bredenkamp, ends: Richards, tackle, Taylor, halfback. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb 17-Cozad, here. 20-North Platte, here. 27-McCook, there. 31-Gothenburg, here. 3-Holdrege, here. Feb. 7-Kearney, here. Feb 14-Cozad, there. Feb. 17-Cambridge, there. Feb. 21-Broken Bow, here. Feb 24-Curtis, here. March 1-4 - Class A Basketball Tournament. March 8-11 - State Basketball Tournament. M. M. GET NEW SUITS Costumes by Adrian, - Huh! Costumes by Dills! That's what's making Adrian bluer than Lefty Malone's new roof. At the Overton game, Coach Dills' proteges will display as snappy cos- tumes as you've seen in your day. Glistening black satin shorts trim- med in orange and white braid will snitch your last good breath. A broad white belt stripped in orange and black gives just the right em- phasis to the top. Big orange num- ! CLYDE TAYLOR RATES FINAL PERSONAL COLUMN The panoramic parade of the grid- iron passes, but one Minute Man who belongs with the front line marchers has somehow modestly slipped to the rear and has escaped the notice of the Clarion press men. Clyde Taylor, left half, has come through his final season with a re- cord of long gains, spectacular pass- es and bounding kicks. Lexington is lucky that when Taylor hung up his football togs he took down his basketball suit to battle again for the Orange and Black until spring clears the cinders for track. No wonder that track is his favorite sport when he tied for first place in the high jump at the state meet, and won the broad jump honors. Clyde's interests include journal- ism, stamp collecting, and a passion- ate desire to see the Olympics in 1940 and 1944. Next year he intends to go to the University of Nebraska. A final word for Taylor carries admiration for his record as a four- square fellow, full of all that it takes to fight and lose, or fight and win, with valor and modesty. Patronize our advertisers! Autumn days are chilly, Autumn evenings, too, Just the kind of weather For .a nice hot oyster stew. MAY'S SWEET SHOP Don't fall out of place erals on front and back of the black .th M, , , rayon jerseys, and orange and white W' mn'e'- v bindings on the neck and arm holes, Have your Shoes shined by contrast strikingly to tinish a classy ensemble. N I M I E x The Tango Pumps are America's Finest Pump. See them at PAT'S BOOTERIE r Go to the place where you can find the largest assortment of gifts between Omaha and Denver! Where? ROSENBERG'S f Do Your Christmas Shopping early, when there x is something for every Member of your Family. VON'S Do Your Christmas Shopping early where you can buy Lingerie and Robes l MOSS CAFE At Your Service! ww HE If lotioliiimnt E! 2 as if you 'E X T' just stepped X , E out of a 4 X band box- ' Have Your Suits Cleaned every lassie loves. -3t- Get a gool meal EVANS SHOP for a rezuonable price. S A G E,S Through the Megaphone KLEXINGTON CLARION All gi ,4 Q , We Q Santa Claus came to town! Thus we recall the bearded man, Cap- tain Hammond, of Fairbanks, Alas- ka, and who also made his appear- ance in L.H,S. several weeks ago. In the parade held downtown, Captain Hammond and his side- kicks Creindeer and dogsj, took a second bow to Lexington citizens. fra' What three types of persons are kept out of the United States? asked Miss Robinson in a test one day. The answer she re- ceived from one girl was, Crimin- als, the insane, and hypocrites. That might be the ideal condition, but, judging from what we some- times see, someone must have left the gate open. 32 bl: :lf .wc That Captain Berry's talk con- cerning bicycles has taken root was indicated by one junior high boy's evident disapproval of his classmate last Monday. As the boy on the bicycle speeded recklessly toward the high school and struck a boy who was Walking, a good citizen shouted, Stop! Stop,-! In the name of the Law, I demand that you stop! HF Pk Sk At the Overton-Lexington feud last- Tuesday evening, L.H.S. students really showed volume when they cheered! That's the way to go at it! Just keep it up during the basketball season, the team appre- c'ates it. We all do. -And don'tfyou feel much better?.:. - il Let's cheer bomb-burstingly through' dear ol' L.H.S. again and send the Minute Men to more and more vic- tories. Pls 912 ik aa' Supt. G. E. Miller has informed Miss Mitchell that Lexington will be host to the District 4 declamatory and one-act play contest to be held March 25. It has been several years since this honor has been conferred upon Lexington. Some of the towns which repre- sent District 4 are: Grand Island, Ogallala, Cozad, Gothenburg, Hol- drege, Hastings, Greeley, North Platte and Kearney. PK PK :F At last! The chain is broken! What? The Talent chain. And so Miss Mitchell's talent proteges stepped forward and took a bow to more assemblies tormentors, Wed- nesday afternoon. From now on you'l1 hear more popular strains coming from the Baby Grand g more crooning tempos. And we'll hear more Ah's from pleased stu- dents when they present another VOL. 4 MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1938 NO. 7 First Dawson County Tournament To Be Held Here Tomorrow ,Q 32 Three Games Scheduled :IE:E:g -'T.I:':i:':l:5:5:7:5:1:1tF:i:-.2 .-:7'i'vp9Jo:-:g:i:1:7 13:3 -:l.-- 5 g'f:-, - ' '. 555555555251 - ! : .,, . :1:I:-:5:f:':v3:-: -'-::--:-:5:I:., ..-. .:- :5:f'f-5 :- ffffffiiffiiiif ' xizf55:2.1g3:5E55'. x:+:':'12f2f:':-2 '- .ffiizr-2' .-.-' - .... Q .1 6125517 i ' Sa GIRL RESERVES SERVE TEA IN HONOR OF MISS LEWIS Yesterday afternoon the Girl Re- serves entertained at a musical tea in honor of Miss Lewis in the home economics room which was embel- lished with Christmas decorations. From 3 to 5 o'clock the guests, who were all the girls in the high school and the women teachers in junior and senior high, were receiv- ed by Evangeline Lindblade, presi- dent of the Girl Reserves, and cabi- net members of the small groups. Tea and coffee were poured by Frances Orthman, Wilma Chadwick, Ylharlotte Newman, Alice Sorensen. program in January. Watch for the date! Sk Sk 'll Xa' With the highest ranking ob- tained by any medical student at Wesleyan for several years, Stanley Neil, '35, has passed the aptitude test to enter the Rush Medical school in Chicago. We're not sur- prised. In L.H.S., Stanley ranked first in a class of seventy with a scholastic temperature h 0 v e r i n g around 96 degrees. H4 Pk H4 me? Last Thursday Hugh Stuart wrote the following paragraph for English 12: She had a sad story. This was plain to see when she entered the room. 'tMy husband! she wailed and sank into a chair. She produc- ed a wet handkerchief and sopped at her eyes. Her mouth worked, and .a shudder passed through her body. Then she gained her composure and sa.d bcokenly, My husband---1augh- cd at my new hat! For First Round Zip! Bam! Bah! Things will be popping in the L.H.S. gymnasium tomorrow eve- nlng and Wednesday at the fiirst Dawson County basketball tourna- ment, originated by Coach Russell Dills. The first game will be played at six-thirty, Tuesday, between Far- nam and Eddyvilleg the Cozad Hay- makers and Gothenburg Swedes will battle at seven forty-fiveg Overton will make its come-back at nine o'clock against the Minute Men. Sumner, probably one of the strongest teams in the tourney, drew a bye and will play the winner of the Farnam-Eddyville game at two o'clock Wednesday afternoong the winners of the Gothenburg-Cozad and Lexington-Overton games will play in the semi-finals at four- twenty Wednesday. The two Victors of the semi-finals will close in the finals at nine o'clock Wednesday evening. Sandwiched between the semi- finals on Wednesday afternoon at 3:10, will be a consolation game: another will precede the hnal bout at 7:45 p.m. EXCELLENT RATING GIVEN MINUTE MAN AT MINNEAPOLIS A Certificate of Award from the National Scholastic Press Associa- tion last week places the 1938 Min- ute Man in the First Class Honor rating group to keep up the fine records of the past. Of the 960 yearbooks in the 1938 Critical Service of the University of Minnesota, the Minute Man was one of 340 marked Excellent The highest honors given by the association is the All-American, ,which requires a greater amount of money invested, and more pages. The 1938 Minute Man failed to qual- ity for this honor because of too few pages given to the accomplish- ments of the teachersg too much first team athletics in comparison with interclass and intramural con- testsg not enough reports on clubs and other organizations, too many snapshots on a page. The theme, make-up, photography, art, and writing were commended highly. . I The Lexington Clarion D E M 0 S S I N G , N I Published bi-weekly by the news writing ,VW gn QE class of Lexington High School YOUR ,' ,gl 0 3 Printed by The Lexington Clipper V 0 C A B U L A R Y ' ' STAFF l--D. MOSS--1 ,1 Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Ci11'I'0ll Because is the last issue of X Associate Editors .................... ...Emogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers .................. Hugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Teetor Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors. ..Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ gcnneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray ro n w . News Commentators . ........,...... . Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlotte Reiter Feature YVritcrs ..................... Marjorie McFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers .................... . . . . Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Delahunt' 5 Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin Walker Activity Reporters .................. VVilma Chadwick, Addison Walbridge, Maurcno Banks, Lois Buck, Olive French, VVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITCRIALS THE TIME IS-NOW! By the end of the football season our school spirit was at last up to par. Let's keep it up and start bas- ketball out with lots of snap! Do we need to wait until the team has won a half dozen games? No! Get behind it now and stay there! When we win, cheer! When we lose, be good sports, and stick with the team. We'll be loyal to L.H.S. and to the team by attending the very lirst games with plenty of zest and en- thusiasm for basketball-not just enthusiasm for scuffling and pelting each other with peanuts. Big crowds and a bomb-bursting cheering squad will replace that first-of-the-season listlessness, and give to the opening bouts all the this column for the year 1938, I thought it would be proper to have a test. If someone called you a. joskin, would you hit him, or say, Thanks for the compliment? Can you pronounce and give the meanings of: higgledy-pig-gledy, juxtaposition, rigor mortis, milieu, and poinsettia? Watch the pronoun- ciation of the last one. Here is a sentence to be punctuat- ed: That that is is that that is nor is that that is that that is not. For grading purposes, the seniors should not have less than 1 errorg juniors, 35 sophomores, 43 freshmen, 6. Here is the sentence correctly punctuated. That, that is, isg that, that is not, is not: but that, that is not, is not that that isg nor is that, that is, that that is not. Q GfZOZlf7'ld , I take my pencil in hand for the final writing this year .. . There are visions that Delmar Tucker has been throwing his come hither glances at Erma Dee Allen That proves that absence makes the heart grow fender Poor Vir- ginia alone in this cold, cold world .. . D. Gunn and B. Staton have again entered the gay 90's . . . it may not be a family feud but it's a hateful matter . . . just over meek little Betty B. .. Shame Bill has been Jiffing Pat N. around . . . and may this lead to a pros- Two new upper classmen entered the ranks at L.H.S. last week. One of these is Betty Branson, junior, of St. Paul, who has been a roving Romany in her young life. Her father, now manager of the Safe- way, has been head salesman in Hastings and manager in NOI'th Platte and St. Paul. Betty states that L.H.S. has made a friendly im- pression on her. In St. Paul, she participated in the pep club, girls' club, gym and dramatics. Her fu- ture holds the 'tpatient anticipation of nursing. If Betty is a roving Romanyf' what does the following story make Ivan Evans, the new senior? v During '38 Ivan has gone to school in North Platte, Holdrege, Paxton: Sioux City and Hawarden, Iowa: Boise, Idahog St. Louis, Mo., and now Lexington. Ivan admits his special tastes deal with dramatics and dance bands. He seems to have a definite boast to- ward his avocation. He has already joined the band and plays the bassviol. Music even carries over into Ivan's hobby. He can toot out a pleasant tune on a bass horn. The paramount sport to him is tennis. No doubt he even has rhy- thm when batting the ball. The lad refuses to commit him- self when asked which he prefers, blondes or brunettes-that all de- pends, he says. At least that puts the girls on an equal basis. Many a one, by being thought better than he was, has become bet- flame and crackel that generally perous New Year . . . Eenie, mee- ter, gets going in L.H.S. about March 1. nie, worries P. Mills who shall it be -M...-. J. Duffy or E. Fowler . . . Whose P Sixty members of the eleventh rmg 1S.V- Knapple SuPPQftmg? Your Make Her Happy at Christmas and twelfth grade English classesuguess ls as good as mme - - - but .th have signed for the Readers Digest most guesses will be Cast for C- W1 a for class study. Vocabulary tests Duffy ' - - NOW there has Come 3 Miss American Bulova for each digest, and one teacherfs time in the course of human events MCKEE guide accompany the magazines. for this to Cease- ' 1 V . Styles Demand This Coolish Weather Calls for a Bowl of Chili New Permanent Waves or a Delicious Hamburger It Pays To for the Holidays. at the S .- 'f B61 glean X W f an eat. -s BON TON DEW DROP INN E, 5- Have Your L f ,5 Q Suits ,Q R6- Come in and Use Make it a Merry Xmas 5' ' ' conditioned and give a our Ley Away Plan Corona Typewriter tat,- for Christmas. from ROSENBERGRS STEWART'S 126 - LINCOLN - 126 K BMJ DECLAM STUDENTS RATED IN INITIAL TRYOUTS Try-outs for the final declamatory play were held in the auditorium Friday, December 9. Those who ranked first and second will repre- sent the school in the one-act play contest which will be held the sec- ond semester. Those rating third will be substitutes. The play has not been selected. The girls' rat- ings were as follows: first, Evangel- ine Llndblade, for her impersonation of an office girl who worked for more than money: second, Marylyn Lindblade, a young wife who took her husband's likes and dislikes ser- iouslyg third, Jean Smith, a clever young reporter who got her man. The boys' ratings were as follows: first, Hugh Stuart, who impersonat- ed a valet, and also Dutch nobility in another play, second, Don Moss, a sophisticated business man who was successful as long as he could trust himself, third, Bill Staton, who impersonated the character of a young explorer who suddenly be- came famous. Others who participated in the try-outs were: Virginia Knapple, Charles Duffey, Gladys Henderson, John May, George Vance, Janice Cook, Garlan Magnuson, Carol Wal- ler, Marianne Zimmerman, Wendell Tedrow, Doris Hirsh, Margaret Has- tings. GREGG STUDENTS DISPLAY COSTUMES OF 19 NATIONS Under the sponsorship of Miss Bertha Soker, the shorthand class presented an assembly program Fri- day, December,9. Arthur Teetor act- ed as master of ceremonies and pre- sented the members of the class costumed to portray the people of certain lands. While Marjorie Car- roll played each country's national anthem, a brief account of their Christmas customs was presented by each lassie. Ethel May Pedersen read the poem, The Innkeeper. Charlotte Reiter gave the history of Silent Night, Holy Night. Mary Ellen Davidson reviewed the history of Oh Come All Ye Faith- ful, after which the assembly join- in singing two stanzas. The costumes were borrowed from the Business and Professional Wom- en's club of which Miss Soker is president. Things do not happen: they have to be done.-G. Harvey. You will have a Merry Christmas if you shop at l f .- 2.11 ' '3 15,: . - . . , V I. tt if I if 1 , 'fiitifnek-'Yi W 4 .af ravi.. i if '2 if f , H L ,. ff., .l, . , . LE ' ' ife't?'vex'!T,,' 1' ', i f f W . r ii Eight thousand dollars may be a lot of money but think of all of the different home projects the F.F.A. boys will have when they finish buy- ing by the first of March. Two weeks ago the Future Farm- ers went to Kearney for purebred hogs. Those purchasing Hampshires Heine, 1, Dick Duffey, lg and Yasuo Kanda, 2. Dean Stuckey and Bill Hofferber brought home 2 and 1 purebred Duroc Jerseys, respective- ly. Don Prasch bought a spotted Poland China. The largest share of 80 head of sheep Went to Keith White, Wayne Young, and Jack Delap. The ambi- tious lads are also making arrange- ments for chicks, and laying hens. In the shop the F.F.A. boys have built 12 twenty-foot feed bunks for cattle, and 6 more are nearing com- pletion. These are made for the home farms and some for those who have outside interests in this organiza- tion. The bunks cost about twen- ty dollars apiece. Kanda has recent- ly finished a 30-bushel hog feeder. Ten mash feeders for hens, and ten for baby chicks are on their way to perfection. TEACHERS ATTEND SHOWER FOR MISS LEWIS The Mesdames Victor Norall, Low- ell Malone, Roy Wells and Miss Nor- ton entertained last Saturday after- noon at a personal shower in the Norall home in honor of Miss Mabel Lewis, who is to be married soon. The afternoon was spent hem- ming tea and hand towels. Refresh- ments were served from a long table with red and silver appoint- ments. Guests included all high school and junior high school teachers, sev- eral grade teachers and other close friends of Miss Lewis. Out-of-town r TALENT CLUB PRESENTS FIRST PROGRAM OF YEAR A Talent club program, under the sponsorship of Miss Esther Mitchell, was presented in the auditorium Wednesday, December 14. Hugh Stuart announced the fol- lowing program: baritone solo, 'Beautiful Colorado, Bob Snyder, reading, Christmas Thinks, Lydia Picsterg piano number, 12th Street Rag, Berdine Daissg skit, Ah! by Wilma Chadwick, Marjorie Carroll, land Mary Ellen Davidson: vocal Q solo, l'Shipmates O' Mine, and My were: Stanley Wells, 23 Gilbertf Lindy Lou, Don Moss, vocal duets, Bells of St. Mary, and Aloha Ole, by Marylyn and Evangeline Lindbladeg reading, She Wanted To Be A Mason, Virginia Knapple. Ac- companists were Verna Snyder and Marjorie Carroll. NORMAL TRAINING CLUB HAS PROGRAM Appropriate to the holiday season, the normal training T. G. T. club had a Christmas party at the high school, December 15, at seven o'- clock, when gifts were exchanged. The program and business meet- ings were in charge of President Madeline Cooney and Program Chairman Juanita Fisher. Mrs. Lu- cille Ditton spoke on Hobbies g Betty Lux told of Christmas cus- tomsg Lydia Piester gave a reading and Berdine Daiss played Ripa's Band. The group then went to the home economics room for enter- tainment and refreshments. V X For Good Food or Drink Visit the HAGADONE'S CAFE ' 1 Gifts that any girl would ap- preciate - Satin Dance Sets, 81.00, 31.953 Satin Pajamas and Gowns, 51.95, 52.95. guests were Miss Helen Wiles, Fre- EVANS SHOP mont, and Miss Lavilda Richters, Columbus. X Please Your Friends P53355 By Saying -F092 Chlglgge, ' MERRY CHRISTMAS Fl N E ReofmleTDo! ' S 11116 with Flowers from LEXINGTON ToYlI-Ilaqve Picture Taken Now- Just As You Are Today! ATHLETIC E . Q' I T129 - i . el A75 -. il. . K -il, ' 1 ' ll' Ulf l hll' df QW , By l lr, ,, ,, lljjrql H1391 Harold Riley and Bill Banks MINUTE MEN SQUAD CUT TO TWELVE PLAYERS Coach Dills has cut the Minute Men basketball squad to twelve men. Although all will suit up for first team games, probably two or three will play part of the time on the Reserve team. Those in the above group and re- porting for practice at 3:05, are: Bill Banks, Bob Bailey, Don Rich- ards, Don Moss, Jack Stuckey, Dean Stuckey, Addison Walbridge, Wayne Speak, Bill Mingus, Delmar Tucker, Bill Kelly and Clyde Taylor. The re- serves practice at 4:30 under the direction of Assistant Miller. Coach George 4 FRCEE 'C I-IRDVI 'E' fr: flu CIUU The junior high basketball tour- nament will be held the week-end of February 17. In a preliminary game before the Lexington-Overton opener, the Lex- ington junior high team outhooped the Eustis junior high 23-17 here Tuesday night. The starting five for Lexington were France, Snow- den, Searles, Jacobson and Kring. Lexington led all the way with scores as follows for the four pivot periods: first quarter, 16-43 second, 18-63 third, 18-14, and the final, 23-17. THREE MEN ON ROSTER FOR SOUTHWEST HONORS Coaches in the Southwest confer- ence at McCook, December 6, decid- ed upon a different method of pick- ing the outstanding players in the conference. In the past, coaches elected an All-Southwest team, a second team and an honor roll. This year they agreed to choose five of the best players from the winning teamg four each from the next four highest rat- ing teams and three each from the remaining four squads. This gives the team who has had an unsuc- cessful season a chance to place three of their individual stars who probably would not have a chance to receive a berth on the All-South- west squad. The honor roll for the season of '38 is as follows-North Platte: L'n- coln, tackle, Von Goetz, tackle, Breen, end, James, back, Langford, backg Curtis: Greenwood, back, Fisher, back, Andrews, back, Row- ley, guardg Gothenburg: McCarter, back, Van Meter, back, Golden, guard, Whitte, end, McCook: Sig- wing, guard, Campbell, back, Grant back, Kearney, Peterson, center, Shada, back, Journey, guard, Scott, end, Cozad, Smith, back, Romine, guard, Maline, center, Lexington: Stuckey, back, Taylor, back, Rich- ards, tackle, Holdrege: Redfern, back, Smith, end, Holmes, guardg Cambridge, B. Newcome, back, Cor- der, center, Locknour, guard. M. M. COP 1-POINT VICTORY IN CLOSE OPENING FRAY In a nerve ripping season opener here last Tuesday evening, the Over- ton Eagles and the Lexington Min- ute Men ran a close race with the referee's Whistle to end the suspense at 16-15 in favor of the Minute Men. - Lexington took the lead early in 'the game, but the Overton lads came up close on their heels during the fhird- and fourth quarters. Among the Minute Men, Bailey was -'high-pointer leading with 9 points: Mingus, as forward, bowed to a 4-point showing. Outstanding scorer on the Over- ton squad were Orcutt and Isaac- son, with 6 and 5, respectively. LEXINGTON fg ft pts Bailey, f .................. 4 1 9 Mingus, f ................. 2 0 4 Taylor, c .................. 0 0 0 J. Stuckey, g ............-. 0 1 1 Banks, g .................. 1 0 2 Richards, g ................ 0 0 0 Speak, f ................... 0 0 0 D. Stuckey, g .............. 0 0 0 Totals ................ 7 2 16 I always roll my own, said Charlotte Newman, Tuesday evening as she ripped open a fresh package lof hair curlers. , Eugene Walker, '36, is spending 'Christmas vacation with home folks. Eugene is stationed on the U.S.S. New Mexico at San Pedro, Calif., working in the radio division. Read Clarion Ads! For Uptown Food at Downtown Prices eat at the MINUTE MAN It is said that a good basketball . . A t d hll player never stands stlll to get the Axtggmg ezgiisgffls, ctotny, F 01' those bright CMM ball, or gets the ball standing still. Just the kind of weather u that . . - -'T For .a nice hot oyster stew. Radmte Christmas Splut Dean Spear, '30, medical student MAY,S SWEET SHOP Visit in Northwestern, visited L.H.S. last , Friday rnorning. S Start Your Xm s BOYS! Shopping Here? Bgy yoglrlgirl .Frigld BE CLASSY- Put Your Feet 3 OX 0 .OGHIX OSB .- in Good Condition. for Christmas! Have NIMIE PAT'S BooTER1E Your Q , Suits if I 5 .l Cleaned lg I , DELUXE MEALS for the The Kutz Shop Holidays At Prices That Suit at ' ' GIFTS THAT PLEASE MOSS CAFE S A G E'S 3 jail T '8 the LEXINGTON CLARION Megaphone Eg. Miss Gertrude Robinson spent VOL. 4 MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1939 NO. 8 her holidays visiting friends and relatives in Lincoln and Omaha. On December 29, she gave an evening's poetry program at the Trinity Meth- odist church in Omaha. In her audi- ence was Mrs. Orpha Kinney Bon, class of '28 at L.H.S. Sli 24 Pk EFT Reports from Supt. Glenn Mill- er indicate that the first Daw- son County Basketball tournament, originated and sponsored by Coach Dills, was a success financially. This is gratifying news, for it means there will probably be another sim- ilar to the one held here December 20-21. elf elf :li RT While studying the unit of jour- nalism, the English 11 classes compiled humor colums, several of which will be printed in the Clarion. The first is Hodgepodge, by Doro- thy Hodgson, in this issue. Although many of the jokes are canned, per- haps readers will not mind4just be glad they aren't the dried variety. QI: 54 PIG ICT That we are creatures of habit was evidenced in one of the Eng- lish 11 classes last week when stu- dents entered Room 215 to find all of their chairs reversed and fac- ing the south. Although Miss Han- son kept saying, 'tYour chairs are turned aroundg go to your regular seats, pupils stood bewildered. Some of those who usually sit in front, sat in the backg some who sit on the west side of the room went to the east, and many laughs 'followed before they found their places. 22 24 if The Corrigan chairs in the above comment were not meant for a jigsaw, although they proved to be one. Because the teacher wanted to test the powers of visualization, she had reversed the chairs so that pu- pfls could not see the table on which! she had placed thirty objects. Pres- cntly she told the class to pass slow- ly around the table trying to remem- ber every object. When the pupils went to their seats, Lydia Piester made the longest list. She recorded twenty articles to take first place, Dorothy Spuhler and Howard Thomas placed second with eighteen each. Ten scouts from Troop 144, ac- companied by scoutmaster Mr. Fred Ho1be'n, hiked to the Lexington con ference grounds December 28, Where they passed their second class tests in cooking, fire building and track- ing. The next court of honor will be held at Gibbon, January 17. l I Friday, the Thirteenth Lucky Day For Cave Man tuff in L.H. . f::::::::::::::tt::::::tC1 0 :a COMING EVENTS F ll Jan. 10-Basketball. Loup jj City at Loup City. ll Jan. 13- Cave Man Stuff. :I Jan. 16-Court of Honor, at n Glbbonf 1: Jan. 17-Basketball. Cozad II at Lexington. :I Jan. 19-Final Examinations. 1: Jan. 20-Final Examinations. 4, Jan. 20fBasketball. North 1: Platte at Lexington. H- ....... --,..-....-----..4 MAGIC TRICKS HOLD H. S. IN SUSPENSE AND MIRTH Magic! Music! Art! Fun! Variety! Now you see itg now you don't. Did it go? Where? That is what Daniel Dew and company of the national program service produced in assem- bly today. It was full of spectacular illusions, d a z Z 1 i n g manipulations, tricks of the Hindoo Faders and magic from the land of the Heath- en Chineef' It was a deception that had all setting on the edge of their seats. There were crayon pictures three feet large made with l'ghtening speed, while the artist splashed at his easel. Imagine making pictures out of rags. They appeared before one's eyes. All students admit it was something different and highly en- tertaining. They painted beautiful pictures by throwing colored sands on a large canvas. Music! Tuneful melodies were played on the most extraordinary things, such as circus balloons, wa- ter glass, and an old-fashioned saw. JUNIOR RINGS ARRIVE Best news of the year to the jun- iors last Tuesday morning was, Your rings are here. Only five students had previously deposited sufficient cash to entitle them to slip the rings on and walk out of the office feeling they had a Christmas present. These all-metal rings are gold with a Minute Man in relief on the crest. Lexington faculty beat the Moore- field faculty 45-23, in a basketball game there,'January 5. Chorus and Cast Will Present Operctta Girls Your opportunity to see where your styles came from and where they're going is in Cave Man Stuff, annual operetta, Janu- ary 13, at 8 o'clock p.m. It matters not that the scene is a prehistoric setting-perhaps 10,000 B. C. That's when men were men and women admitted it. Don Moss' love making in true cannibalistic swing is convincing even in 1939. Boys! Do you think your shorts are new? Or loud? Just wait 'till you see Jim Burnett's. And next we think of that Rumba-Truckin' two-step - Glide or what-holds-you that John Edwin May and Don Gunn execute fVVe mean they ought to be executcdl. If you're run down at the heels or pale around the gills, iHCave Man Stuff is just what you need for an advance spring tonic. Now we haven't told you all, nor could we, but there's a special scene or two where you'll be glad you have a seat and it's paid for. So realistic are Donald Gunn's exper- iences, and so near does he come to being turned into soup, that you'll grip the arms of your chair. Jean Banks goes mesmeric at the right moment to create suspense. And there's Pat Naffzinger whose part was written by Director E. Ewing, Ellen Dlemer, the beautiful Goomag Kathleen Norris, the chief- tain's lovely daughter, plus a dozen other talented musicians who will sing, dance, and add llbretto that is new and sparkling. 1 Below is the c 1Ugh .............1.... , Swank ............ omplete cast: -Max Bourn -James Burnett lChatter ........... Thelma Swanson ,Oyeza ....... -. ......... Jean Banks iBlime .........,..1..1... Don Gunn ,Lo1lop ........... Marilyn Lindblade Croak ............. Ferdinand Kopf Nuna .............. Kathleen Norris Homo ................... John May Bolo ................... Gooma .............. i Lalu .............. Lula ............ Clear Eyes ......... -Don Moss -Ellen Diemer -Alice Hofreiter Gertrude Buchholz -Doris Johnson , Hank .............. Laurence Tyler 1 Little Girl .s... -Dean Woodman N Num .............. -Patricia Naffzinger ' ' A RY ON 02 Clarlgn 'Thirteegodgyi and a get up, 7 3, FN ,Q I u 1 is ie 1-wee g ' ,' , ' - s ' Class of Leiimtof, Hfghng'Z,f0OY'r1'n count the prisoners about to be re- 6-I Q43 0 3 Printed by The Lexington Clipper leased from Leavenworth. And that H L A' ST WF is the exact time left to the staff 0 1 Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll thls semester: only We re dlfferent' K Associate Editors .................... :..Elll0gl2IlE Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers .... . ............ . Hugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur Tvetor Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic l'1clitors..,Hnrold Riley, Bill Banks Sports C0l!lllll!lltflt0l'S ................ Km-nnvtli George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators ..,......... . .... Mary lflllcn Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Clmrlotte Reiter Feature YVriters ..................... lilnrjoric McFarron, Dean Lantz, Doro- tllv D , niyea Proof Readers ....................... Ruth Haworth, Alyce Ilofreiter, Agnes Dnlallunty Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists ....... Don Moss, Irvin VValker Al-tivity Rcpoi'tm's .................. xvlllllfl Chadwick, Addison YValbridge, Muurono Banks, Lois Buck, Olive From-ll, XVillis Rnsvr, Evangeline Lind- blade, Lnurnnr'e Tyler. EDITORIALS j RIPLEY'S 1939 FEATURE If your resolutions are made, then get ready to sign your pledge for the 1939 yearbook. What a book It is a bigger, bet- ter, lower-priced book. Yes, it's cheaper, yet has more pictures fquote Miss Sokerj, plus a reprint on slick paper of all the 1938-39 Clarions. How can it be better than the old annuals and still be lower pric- ed? Well, ingenuity often takes the place of dollars, and good SENSE is a whole of a substitute for CENTS. J. B. Tl-IEY'VE DONE IT AGAIN Comparable to Sudden Death, that caused so much hair to come out of curl a few months ago, is Drunken Driver, by William Da- vidson, in the Scribner's magazine for January. This is a first-hand account of a drunk man's car plow- ing through a crowded sedan, the deaths, the investigation, the trial- a Life in the United States article. We want to serve another term on the Clarion. Perhaps the next semester class will bring new members, but all of the first termers are sticking. Des- pite the Uprisings and down-sitt- ings entailed in putting out the pa- per, editors have given their reasons for continuance. 4'It's the most interesting class in my twelve years of school, says the editor, and a similar response comes from Charlotte, Mary Ellen, Alice and Olive. It will help me in my life work, I like scouting around rooting out news, I enjoy writing things for the public to read, says Clyde, Ray and Bill in their turn. Q I i55w GfZOZVl'lCf 1 Now that Christmas is over we hope you can settle down to a nice ,quiet life and after all the New Year celebration, which reminds me -I wonder if the 15-minute kidnap- ping prank Doris H. Marianne Z. 'and Dorothy S. were trying to fire on the editor was original-I'll guess with you, but I don't think it was the installment man who took their ,car away. That story soon Peters ,out for us. Kenneth Ruby was cer- tainly some gem for Charlotte last Sunday. We don't know which ,sparkled the most-his tenor or the ice skating. At any rate he's a new lman on Charlotte's list. It's too bad iL.H.S. doesn't have pretty girls so gthat Kenneth G. Addison W. and ,Ivan E. wouldn't have to go Eddy- 'ville. What did Maryland, boys? What did Maryland? I wouldn't know but Clyde got a nice camera- and it wasn't Santa either. They tell me after Victor W. and Harold Cats, no! exclaimed Madeline Cooney, sixteen-year-old senior when asked if she intended to make teaching her life work, and then added, but I do want to teach for a While. I'd rather teach a be- ginners' class, because I like to work with little children. She first realized that she wanted to teach while she was in the sixth or seventh grade. She said this was fdue to the feet that she helped her teacher after school and became in- terested in that way. Her hobby, when she has time for one, is collecting songs and poems. Madeline is a member of the Home Economics club and of the T. G. T. club, of which she is president. Madelinetends the candy stand on the north landing which keeps her busy after school. She disclosed the fact that she liked school, but when asked what her dislikes were, she remarked, There's only one rcal one, and added emphatically, It's cats. v Excellent Candy for All Occasions i for sale at BAUMGARTNER'S When a Birthday Comes 'Round . Visit the Gift Shop at ROSENBERG'S r MAY'S SWEET SHOP Complete Fountain Service This article was selected b the - - - - Candy Popcorn editors and is the winner .oil the SIS H' ls dommatmg m Ellen Lunches Sandwiches first prize fone thousand dollarsl, - ' in the Life in the United States V C0l'1tBSt. There Were 5,613 COI1i'.eSt- vvrite with the Millions ants and their stories will appear yvith 3 when you in the Scribner's magazine from time Shnaffers Pen , g, need the to time. C. T. from I , I P ,A Hshould haven One ninth grade English eless has McKEE'S Shine, been studying Homer's Odyssey. 1 Don't Take W 'T 1 vi- Time to Flip ' a Dime- When you make your , New Year's Resolutions The Kutz Stop In at X Resolve to eat often at NIMIEsS IK ii X HAGADONES CAFE BE WISER BUY KAYSER ELECTRIC SHOP . I I. - if My.: , . H LQ Q, HQDGEPODGE ,i -Qs. 1 l NEWSETTES I By D- N. H. fff itil 'ff ' 'f 'I 1 3 'f'i, .xylllff ul C 4 .5 Grace Isaacson, '38, who has been ' LP 'Yf Ueffv-TQ. , ' -' . She was leaning der the rail V , as 'UM F- 'C ' teaching in District 94, underwent She was looking very pale 1 -,- . ' 1 ' - f an appendectomy, December 31. was she idoking for a sail? Keith white, Bill Hofferber and enfffgg 1fi2hDi?1YSr2Ng5l0'ai?' Oh. HO, 110i that. She Was 21 rich Wayne Young are preparing to en- ' ' man's only daughter Casting bread upon the water, In a way she hadn't ought-er, That was all. Mr. Jones, who wanted the phone, took up the receiver and heard two ladies talking of clothes. He hung up because he could not get the op- erator while they had possession of the line. He took the receiver later and heard more of the same conver- sation. He finally grew impatient and said: Ladies, will you please take your clothes oif the line? A senior boy of the Lexington high school said: We only have a half a day of school Monday morn- ing. I was standing close by and ask- ed him why we did and he said, Because we have the other half in the afternoon. I open roll for the Union Pacific scholar- ship awards. These three and Jack Delap, '38, are also making applica- tions for State Farmers honors. Plans and applications are being' made out for Bob Anthony, '38, for American Farmer. The Future Farmers are starting to assemble their teams. With a limited number of experienced boys, Mr. Cress will have to shift inex- perienced lads into the spots left by graduation of F.F.A. stars of '38, ' The probable lineups for this ycar's judging are: livestockAKeith White, Don Prasch, Ronald Longly, and Dick Cranford, dairy-Vernon Smith, Martin Meyer, Wayne Young: poultryflftalph Fagot, Dean Stuc- kcyg grain identification judging-no experienced boys: farm management -Gilbert Heine and Bill Hofferber. Many of the newcomers are showing bert Spiegel also entered junior high during the week. Jo Duree, advertising manager for the Clarion last year, is visiting school this week before returning to Stephens College at Columbia, Mis- souri. Normal trainers will take ex- aminations in the courthouse, Janu- ary l4. Some of the students will take all examinations necessary for a teachers' certificate. Leonard and Virginia Cruson, sen- ior and sophomore who withdrew from L. H. S. last fall to go with their parents to Genoa, Nebraska, are returning as Mr. Cruson has been transferred to Lexington again. Sixty students in the eleventh and twelfth grade English classes have shown their desire to read the Read- er's Digest. A printed sheet, Mod- ern Aids to Teaching, and sixty vo- cabulary tests accompany each ord- A lady drove up to a Service Sta- possibilities of being winning judges. er' - tion on a scorching hot August day -li' ' and demanded that a heater be in- THREE-DAY INSTRUCTION CALL l l , stalled in her car at once. IN ELECTRICITY COMING I .i , H - Bon Ton Beauty Shop surP3S2gnatIE2ZdaE11?8fg1t fjggjdruglf Boys who are interested in electri- for an appointment. ld pfght now Wbu1dn,t it be aulcity will have the opportunity to at- ri ht't0 havest ut in t0mOrr0W.,,,'tend a three-day school to be held T6leph01'l6 24 gf, . ,, P . ,, '. at the high school for electricians , No, sir! she advised. I want it early in February I installed uick. The er on who ' gave me ghe money topbui, a new This session is held conjunctively ' heater as a Christmas present is with the trade and industrial educa- B coming to visit me this evening. tion tfiiviiiosi Oftthe iipaftment Qf -Q62 EST For the voca iona e uca ion. s purpose is Mrs. Van Gomer had got a new to acquaint students with the wiring M Best 0f maid from the country and, among standards and .building layouts of other things, the mistress gave OI., the rural electrification program. , , ' N - Any ders to have a glass of milk brought Y Q F00d . , to her bedroom every evening at 9 D!d Santa forget to bring you t Q, o'clock. 4 ,The first time the maid brought hose? Haig glzytggurself a Shop at the milk in a glass, which she car- P ried in her hand, and her mistress EVANS SHOP 9 stormed: That's very crude! The 790 31.00 next time bring my milk in on a I A A tray. - ,- - , The next evening the maid ap- f t peared with a tray full of milk in - . her hands, and inquired, Do you If Your P0 5 'Z i ' Picture r gf 21? h want a spoon, ma am, or will you X 4 . , w lap it up? Is Not - 5 Og? ? Q 1---+ where she ' ij, Q' , I f S52 Patronize our advertisers. Can See It ' I? 5 QI?-439 at a Moment's gs-I N QVQLW- Stare- pHg7'g5R,qPHlH 6:5 Just say meet me You too will want to for 5' Tasty Bite You Better Be Shot Broadcast That Perfect at the at Cleaning Job Done at MINUTE MAN H E B R E W'S 126 - LINCOLN'S.- 126 - PMINUTE MEN STEAL 39-33 - ATHLETIC 'fr it W Vt N-. l 4 i -1,556 BY Xu .,3,., 'QU' .Fi Harold Riley and Bill Banks 1. ill iii I i ifijsib 'si-Qfi 1 Y T .l 1 1 1, V ,iii-RMM W .lmffltf SWEDES TRIUMPH 21-24 IN RACING ENCOUNTER Stamping out victorious after three quarters in the red, Gothen- burg snatched a 3-point lead over the Minute Men there January 6, and withered Lexington's hopes 21- 24 in the last five minutes. In a rushing first quarter where a five-star Minute Men quintet, cap- tained by Taylor, battled with a like Swede aggregation, Lexington led, 7-3. Swishing baskets out of the hands of their opponents, the teams raced and grappled in spectacular rhythm. Maintaining the fast breaking pace throughout the second period, both teams fought savagely with the Minute Men retaining a 15-11 mar- gin. A third quarter of fierce, fast loop tossing and scramble left the Lexington boys still climbing with a 15-21 advantage. Pulling Southern California's Rose Bowl tactics in the fourth canto, Gothenburg, led by Miller, loosed a scoring rampage that collected 9 points and shut out every Minute Man counter. At the whistle, after a brief interim of an up-and-down 21-21, the Swedes cashed in 21-24. Game statistics seem to show that Gothenburg won on free throws, as Lexington scored one more point from the field. Out- of 12 gift shots, Lexington got 5. Out of 16, Gothen- burg got 10. The Lexington reserves lost 10-16 to Gothenburg Friday evening. The SIXTY-TWO LETTERMEN HONORED BY AWARDS Football awards were given in as-! sembly December 22, Mr. Fred Hol-' bein presented the junior high team letters, and Mr. George Miller, the' reserve team. In his laconic way. Coach Dills made a few effective comments relative to football, end- ing with, Our season was unsuc- cessful until the last two games when all of you started pulling for us, and then you saw what we did. Those receiving first team letters are: Bob Bailey, Irvin Walker, Paul Hanson, Keith White, Ferdinand Kopf, Don Richards, Delmar Tuck-4 er, Alfred Kopf, Charles Duffey, Ray Bredenkamp, Bill Hofferber, Loren Woodside, Jack Stuckey, Clyde Tay-i lor, Bill Britton, Dick Warren, Ad- ldison Walbridge, Dean Stuckey, Bill Kelly, Bill Foreman. The Reserve team: Dale Hanna, Bill Staton, Jim Duffey, Ray Brown, Durwood Golle- hon, Lyle Wingert, Hugh Stuart, Fred Wilsey, Jim Roberts, Wayne Speak, Arthur Teetor, Kenneth George, Jim Burnett, Virgil Hunt, Dick Cranford, Wendell Tedrow, George Vance, Bob Cain. The junior high team: Marvin Thinnes, Neil Kugler, Jack Jacobson, Dean France, Roy Commins, Keith Adams, Don Kopf, Hewitt Hyslop, Jack Turley, Mick Kearney, Gene Carroll, Burrell Bourn, Bob Delahunty, Bob Pri- deaux, Warren Teetor, Gordon Mac- Lean, Billy Berquist, Jim Warren. Paul Pittenger. l VICTORY OVER TEACHERS In a good-natured but spirited round-the-court race for honors, the Minute Men out ran the teachers 39-33 here last Tuesday afternoon. Taylor was top scorer of the game with 17 points: George Miller, tops for the teachers with 15. It was a die or let-die contest from whistle to whistle with Coach Dills pinch hitting as advisor for his boys and guard for the teachers. Me-thinks it takes a double-geared love for the game to do one's best to win, and at the same time, to keep all the opponents feeling right about substitutions. Our bats are on the ground, Coach Dills. Walk on 'em if you like. Your sense of justice is as impartial as the traffic lights. The varsity have been the victors the last three years in this annual fray. COZAD WINS TOURNEY Cozad tallied 97 points to their opponents 53 to win the first Daw- son county tournament here Decem- ber 20-21. Gothenburg was outclassed by a fast Cozad aggregation to the tune of 36-17, in the first game. Lexing- ton had little trouble in keeping Overton from the semi-finals by winning 26-8. Sumner, a strong team in the tourney, gave Cozad the closest race in the finals with a score of 25-17. Gothenburg won the consolation championship. v EARL first quarter showed the Swedelets , r leading 7-4, second, 6-sg third, 9-10, . ,A , ' fourth? 10-16. Fats Rgazfifi on If you want food like you get . . . v 3, L Gfim? Statistics' f ft M The Sport Oxford to wear Home, Sweet Home Bain? OH 'E 21'-gl with the -'sign shirts. Stop off at the Speak .,,.,.--,.-,,,-,,,-,, 0 0 0 PAT'S BOOTERIE M053 CAFE Mingus ............,....... 3 0 6 . . Taylor ...................., 3 1 7 -- - Banks ..................... 1 0 2 ' 1 Richards ................... 0 0 0 Start the New Year J, Stuckey ..-...,,,.-,----- 1 2 4 with Sp2ed- In any kind D. Stuckey .....,.......,.. 0 0 o Buy a COPOIHI Zephyr Ofs weather: 3QLglN,NaN f2g3, 5 1 ie, -' . -... T 'at Jii?.'22'if' weslffff Totals 'N ' 8 5 21 STEWART'S Spring or Xfo A Patronize our advertisers. Wgggaxne .ea without a When in time of need you are desperate for Linen Stationery - Shop for the speder weave at l . VON 'S When you feel for one of those delux model Hamburgers- Drop in at the DEW DROP INN Stall. oeuvssz Just Phone 206 Sage Cleaners 133 Through the A I I if ' -lr -V L- M eg a p I1 o n e LEXINGTON CLARION fri? Clarion editors have been ribbed generously for the evident pre- mature story of Daniel Dew in the last issue. The trouble was not with us, but with Daniel. He just didn't DO. Maybe Henry Clay would rath- er have been right than to be presi- dent, but we'd rather be wrong foc- casionallyj, than late. We're sorry now for Daniel-we mean the one in the lion's den, 'cause we're there, too! 114 S S4 Ke' And then there's Steve. He, al- so, was persecuted last issue, but he should remember his namesake's fate and be glad he's alive. Never- theless, I apologize for saying he was an eighth grader whereas he is a sophomore. Woe was me! I walk- ed into the buzzing Clarion room to hear someone shout, You're gon- na' get shot! And did the brick- bats tumble. elf bk 214 :CF Daniel and Stephen! Now where are the Jobs, the Jonahs, and the Elijahs? Well, the Jobs last week were the long-suffering takers of examsg the Jonahs were the teachers who reversed the ancient parable and swallowed the whale of a story I told 'em. And the Elijahs? They're the ones who were exempt from tests and sailed off in char- iots of scholastic glory. Pl! Pls Dk The Doane Owl keeps us inform- ed on the activities of our stu- dents Ugone on before. At the Open Portals night of the boys' dorm, Rod Widney, a member of the Swing Club, got wound up on the 'Snake Charmer' and did his bit in making it the most outstandfng number on the program. We can't be surprised because we have heard and seen Rod go to work on the tom-toms. ik :ii Ile Again the subject of right and reckless driving goes into print. Sure, there is plenty of room but remember t'walk on the left side of a road-facin' traffic-'even keep your eyes on every car. You bet, we've got rights, says little Orphan Annie, but the hospitals, and the cemeteries, are 'full o' guys who had rights. All this reminds us of the old epitaph: Here lies the body of William Jay Who died maintaining his right of wayg He was right, dead right, as he sped along, But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong. VOL. 4 MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1939 NO. 9 Staff Appears In Novel Skit To Advertise Year Book Features 32 Pledges May Cut Price D-A-R CONTESTANTS Looking into the future, students INCLUDE FOUR SENIORS Tuesday morning the senior class was called together by Supt. Glenn E. Miller for the selection of girls lfor the D.A.R. contest. Sheets of paper bearing fifteen girls' names in the upper third of their class were used as a list from which four were selected. The girls were chosen on the fol- lowing five characteristics: high scholarship, leadership, personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibilityg dependability which includes truthfulness, honesty, loyal- ty and punctualityg service, cooper- ation, courtesy, and consideration of others, and patriotism, unselfish in- terest and cooperation for the good of the family, school, community and nation. The four girls-Evangeline Lind- blade, Ethel Pedersen, Emogene Dief- enbach, and Marjorie Carroll were given a test to determine the one eligible for the final contest from which a name will be drawn and the lucky contestant will be award- ed a trip to Washington. of L.H.S. saw a reunion of the 1939 'yearbook staff as they gathered in 1959 to discuss their high school days. All this took place in assem- bly January 16. Kenneth George, acting as princi- pal of L.H.S. at that time, had mov- ed the office up on the roof because, he said, They like it so much bet- ter up here. Lois Buck quoted that The annual of '39 is so interest- Iing that my children get it out and ilook at it an the time to see what 1Mama did when she was in high I school. We also found how the students ,felt about it when Ethel Pedersen isaid, Everyone liked the new idea so well that all the classes have fol- lowed our examp1e. After twenty years Arthur Teetor was still able to give a musical reading. John May and Donald Gunn obliged the company and gave the dance that helped to make Cave ,Man Stuff a classic. Following this bit of drama, pledg- es were given to the students con- CContinued on back pagej I News of the sudden death of Miss Esther Mitchell, English teacher, on Jan- uary 17, startled and grieved all Lexington high school. After an illness of a month, she had undergone a kidney operation from which she seemed to be recovering sa- tisfactorily at the home of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Morse, Lincoln, but on that Tues- day morning before dawn, she felt a peculiar sensation in,her chest. The pain grew intense for and then she slip- the Unknown. Ac- Lincoln physician, Bliss Mitchell a few minutes ped away into cording to a death resulted from a blood clot. Everywhere, school friends re- call her high scholastic standing: teachers here have lasting mem- IN MEMORIAM e e ories of her as a cheerful and agreeable co-worker. As students we will miss and long for her presence, and her droll sense of humor, says one of her students. Often she lin- gered a brief moment in the cor- ridors to insert her bit of humor, or to reply to someone's jest in her bright way. At the funeral service in St. Francis, Kansas, the Reverend Thomas, brother of the Nebraska writer, Dorothy Thomas, chose for his text the story of the wise and the foolish virgins, naming Miss Mitchell as the representa- tives of the wise ones who made use of her talents, not only for herself, but that she might give to others. 5 Attending the funeral from Lexington were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olsson, Mrs. Shirley Hew- itt, Miss Irene Leech, faculty re- presentative. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........... Marjorie Carroll Associate Editors.................... . . .Euiogene Diefenbach, Ethel Pedersen Business Managers Hugh Stuart, James Burnett, Arthur T t ee or Advertising Managers ................ Charlotte Newman, Marianne Zimmerman Athletic Editors...Harold Riley, Bill Banks Sports Commentators ................ Kenneth George, Clyde Taylor, Ray Brown. News Commentators .............. ,. . Mary Ellen Davidson, Alice Sorensen, Charlott R 't e ei er Feature Writers , ................... . Marjorie McFarren, Dean Lantz, Doro- thy Duryea Proof Readers ............... . ...... . Ruth Haworth, Alyce Hofreiter, Agnes Delalinnty Illustrator .............. John Edwin May Columnists . ....,. Don Moss, Irvin Walker Activity Reporters .................. VVilma Chadwick, Addison XValbridge, Maurene Banks, Lois Buck, Olive French, VVillis Raser, Evangeline Lind- blade, Laurence Tyler. EDITORIALS WHERE INCHES COUNT Is it true that these whispered comments about abbreviated skirts which vacillating Dame Fashion has decreed are on the con side of the question? The male of the tribe roar with typical masculine indignation when shortened skirts breeze by. Less becoming, Not as graceful, Ideal length is twelve inches off the iioor, declare the disapproving boy friends at Midland College. Most boys feel absolutely helpless because if a girl wishes to shorten her skirt, she shortens it. 'Lin Yutang, young philosopher, sums up the whole argument rather caustically with, Women's dresses in every age and country, are merely variations in the eternal struggle be- tween the admitted desire to dress and the unadmitted desire to un-l dress. LEND EAR AND HEART! A very poor example of sports- manship was illustrated at the Cozad basketball game here last week by a certain low level of people in their DEFENSE For a long time I have been looking for some one who agrees with me that basketball is just as interesting to play or watch as foot- ball, says Bill Banks. Now I have it in black and white, written by the originator of the game. Collectors of statistics say that some 90,000,000 admissions were paid to see the youth of the nation perform on basketball courts last year. When one notes in the public prints that crowds of 18,000 fans gather in Madison Square Garden in New York City for important con- test, he will admit the game has made quite an advance in interest, since the day when a small group of young men first tossed a ball into a couple of peach baskets nailed to a gymnasium railing. In the United States for several years, basketball has attracted more customers than either football or baseball, amateur and professional combined. These quotations were taken from the January issue of the Rotarian. I S GfZOZlfl'lCi Once again your dirt editor has been peck, peck, peckin' all around and has drilled up a bit of dust . . . The Cozad basketball game proved to be a great success ffor Cozadl as well as an originator of a brand shiny new couple-Bob Snyder and Mary Ellen Davidson We all imaglned that Darlene Wood was the imbroglio of Keith W. life's story-we're fooled again, but per- haps his life is ended now and it is Vick's turn to gather a little wood . . . Steve Lauby seems to be Wan- daing about-and has already cast his net-all reports say he landed a little High . . . Exams are calling and yours truly must answer so until next issue it is another cheerio. Silence is a great peacemaken- Longfellow. . 'N , I ,PT The senior with the vim, vigor and vitality-yes, that's Marianne Zimmerman. She says her biggest thrill came, When the folks said I could come back to Lexington to finish high school. As a result of her junior year in Berkeley, Zim has relegated even California, with its two types of climate fperfect and unusualj, to the back page of her mind as far as school life is concerned. Brunets happen to be her favor- itesg however Sonja Henle is tops as an actress and Tyrone Power for the actors. A four-year band member at the trombone, she also holds membership in Spiz, and Girl Re- serves. As a freshman, she oificiat- ed as secretary of her class. This year she is senior editor of the year- book. The sub-district declamatory con- test for Class A schools, has been done away with. Lexington is in- cluded in Class A. r X Meet Me At VON'S REXALL STORE Phone 15 MAY'S SWEET SHOP Complete Fountain Service Candy Popcorn Lunches Sandwiches u F The Kutz Shop BE WISER BUY KAYSERU booing of the opponents, says a Y Minute Man. ' , UA very bad impression will pro- The Perfect Beauty Treatment - babiy be accredited to the largest , fo' Your CLEANI HESSINQ. You Will crowd that has attended a basket- Fabnc or Suede Shoes-' Q A 'X Brighten ball game this year, yet only a few Trim F00t Shoe Cosmetics S V 5' ' are gui1ty, continues Minute Man PAT'S BOOTERIE -je l the C0I'l1eI' and he is right. - 1 X 7 is E Wheie ,4 X You re Trade in your old watch Please the Guest - on a at Your Party If you have your suits New Bulova By Giving Them a Prize Cleaned at at from S ' McKEE'S RosENBERo,s age callers By Spool HUNRAVELING YARNS H Jean: Did you notice those stut- tering sign painters? Janice: No, where? Jean: Didn't you see that sign, C-C-C-Camp ? He flew through the air With the greatest of e But the joke was on him- He forgot his trapeze. The spinal column is a collection of bones running up and down your back to keep you from being legs clean up to your neck. ase, He looked around to see if all was ready. It was. He gazed into the strained, tense faces, but none made a move to stop him. Suddenly he lifted a short .38 revolver toward his temple-a few panting words, and he pulled the trigger. Bang!- and amid the cheers of the crowd, four athletes sped down the track. Who you shoving? I don't know. What's your name? L'ncoln wrote his famous address while riding from Washington to Gettysburg on an envelope. Durwood Gollehon's fiivver chug- god painfully up to the gate of the race track. The gatekeeper, demand- ing the usual fee for automobiles called, A dollar for the car! Dur- wood looked up with a smile of re- lief and said, Sold! . SCOUTMASTER AND TROOP WIN LAURELS Scout Troop 144 went to Gibbon, January 16, and copped some more honors to prove they are becoming better scouts. The following boys ad- vanced from a Tenderfoot to Second Class: Billy Bates, Bill Berquist, Francis Fagot, Lloyd Jones, Tommy Oldfather, Dick Rickel, and Dean Vance. Scoutmaster Holbein advanced from a Star scout to a Life scout, and received merit badges for pion- eering, safety, a fireman, and marks- manship. Mr. Holbein-Bill, if you lend Harold Riley three dollars and he paid you a dollar a week, how many weeks would it take him to pay all the money he borrowed from you? Bill--Seventeen years! Mr. H.-But Bill, you don't know the problem. Bill-But you don't know Harold! Patronize our advertisers. EVEN CAVE MEN FALL IN ROMANTIC MUSICAL There's mystery in the trees, but that's not all. Love and trickery are sometimes thick in oxygen. Things really happened here in Lexington on Friday, January 13. It might have been an unlucky day for some people but not for Lexington folk. The high school chorus, under the direction of Mr. Ewing, made oper- atic history, even if one did have to be a little pixillated to get the straight of Cave Man Stuff. Com- ing from such performers as Don Gunn, pre-historic reformer, and John May, tribal wise-man, the story rolled out laughs by the basketful. Don Moss and Ellen Diemer supplied the very large audience with plenty! of caveman romance. James Bur- nett, chief of Gnaw-Gnaw, seemed to put fear into the hearts of his tribe, but joy into his spectators by his fine acting. Can you imagine the Empire State building falling to the earth? That's just the effect Kathleen Norris, daughter of a tribal ancient, suffered when Blime hit her with his war club, and she fell in love with him. Other characters supplying short but important bits are: Max Bourn, Marylyn Lindblade, Ferdinand Kopf, Lawrence Tyler, Jean Banks, Thel- ma Swanson, Doris Johnson, Dean Woodman and Patricia Naffzinger. THREE NEW MEMBERS JOIN CLARION STAFF With the addition of Dutch Walk- er's sense of humor, Bob Bailey's de- pendability, and Lola Kumpf's ori- ginality, the news writing class en- ters the second semester. Perhaps their help will eliminate the Wed- nsday evening melee. These three, plus the present ten will constitute the Lucky Thirteen. In the next issue, these nophitic journalists will comprise the Clar- ion staff. Because regular copy for the pa- per is written in the news writing class, names of the yearbook staff will be reserved for special editions. What we do not understand, we have not the right to judge.-Amiel. e-.-4 ,QA 45-55- ,- 1 , ' I ii 5 6 mil-'Ulu-A 'U - 1 xi 1.1 ffl! .C at 1 i f ff? NCRN 55, I' I! 90 , A . 52, lllxill ,Q-H y 'uf i f EA 'YF .k,wc1,f:S','-5 I. g ,I I Mr. Howard Deems, assistant state supervisor on vocational agriculture, visited that department in the Lex- ington high school, Friday, January 13. Mr. Deems was pleased with the F. F. A. program of work for 1939. He promised to visit again when the activities were in operationg namely, the purebred breeding hog sale. Bill Hofferber and Wayne Young have qualified for the Union Paci- fic's scholarship award try outs. Their project records and scrapbooks of activities are being examined by the County Committee. Competition will be very stiff this year as there are two strong Gothenburg entries. Blossom Time, a musical comedy, has been selected for the second se- mester all-college production under the direction of Mr. Ralph Appel- man and Dr. Dean Nichols, will be given at the Kearney State Teach- ers' college. Watch for the date! Patronize our advertisers. ' r You will be pleased with or without those upper curls if your hair is done at the BON TON You are getting Real Food When you eat regularly at HAGADONE'S CAFE r MOJUD Slicer three-thread hose in three lengths 790 per pair at BAUMGARTNER'S 'VAT' BESZ' ?ctEANnNefX4E ,g P5 The Majority J 2 Q Says: WE , A ' oeuvesz Buy the Best Where the Best Can Be Bought .1 at ..- PRASCH'S If you call once, You'll call again to have Your Suit Cleaned at 126 - LINCOLN'S - 126 1 A ATHLETIC I 'X f We EN- 711 v W Yr XJ' if M, , ,A y X- , DAA. Harold Riley and Bill Banks -. at f .T1Q5.Ei,4vl14:'rlf-Q BULLDOGS TIED UP 31-22 BY MINUTE MEN QUINTET With Bob Bailey marshaling the attack, five Minute Men put the double-team North Platters into the doghouse here, 31-22, Friday evening in a riotous encounter that resem- bled every known sport except whale fishing. In the first minute of play, Jack Stuckey, guard, sifted in two points that stood as the only score of the quarter. North Platte's monopoly of the ball failed to pay off any divi- dends, nor did the Minute Men cash in again. In the second stanza, the Bulldogs still controlled the ball, this time to corral seven points. The Minute Men snapped in six to make the score 8-7, Lexington leading. Early in the third period, which started with a flash from both quints, the score knotted 10-10. Then scoring criss-crossed in rapid transit until the quarter ended, 20-14, with Lexington still ahead six paces. Feeling, speed, and fouls mounted' in the fourth quarter as the crowd went into a mental tailspin, and Stuckey went-into the wall. A few seconds, and a little air, put the umph into him so that he immed- iately sank three points after his lay-out period. Neither North Platte nor Lexington fans dared try a full breath, but the timer's gong saved them from the oxygen tents. Whew! Whats a game! What an ending! Lexington 31, North Platte 22. Tay1or's hot streak in the fourth session, coupled with the masterly team work of his four comrades, led him to El Capitan as high point man with eleven counters, Stuckey was next with seven. Langford of North Platte tallied six. , Banks did some of the best play- ing of his basketball career against the Bulldogs. Mingus was on duty every minute opposite North Platte's scoring ace, Langford. Coach Dills made only one substitution, Richards for Banks-in all about four min- utes. STAFF APPEARS IN NOVEL SKIT CContinued from front pagej cerning the new yearbooks. The class of '39 has set the price of this reminder of the good old days at one dollar and one-half. If over three hundred students purchase them, the price will be cut to one dollar. LMINUTE MEN 'ross NOOSE COZAD BAGS LOCAL FIVE IN 22-28 FORAY In one of the fastest basketball games ever played on the Lexington court, the Cozad Haymakers downed the Lexington Minute Men, 28-22, January 17. The high point man for Cozad was Maline with ten points. For Lexington, Taylor and Mingus were the dead eyes with six each. The first quarter was a whirlwind of Minute Men and Haymakers rac- IABOUT LOUP CITY'S NECK ling from one end of the court to Out-hooping the Loup City cagers,,the other. The crowd was on their 28-13, January 10, Lexington Minute' Men poured their second non-confer- ence game into the victory bucket. At the tip-off, Taylor sent the ball scudding to Mingus, who banged it back to Taylor. Presto! The first basket in a couple of seconds, and ithe Minute Men were started on ai scoring rampage that continued throughout the game. In the second quarter, the Loup- sters made their only threat when they came within four points of the loca1's lead. The half ended I0-'14, Changing their defense in the sec- ond half, the Lexington riflers drove back Loup City's charge and held them to three points. The Minute iMen cracked in 14 points in 16 utes to make their count 28. ' min- The scoring for the Minute Men was led by Bailey and Taylor with 'eight points each, and by Game cap- tain Banks, 6 points. Jack and Dean Stuckey were outstanding at the guard posts for the winners. Badura and B. Grow were the leading Loup scorers with four and five counters respectively. RESERVES SNITCH FRAY 'IN LAST MINUTES Reserve Minute Men grabbed a 'breath-taking game here with the Reserve Haymakers, January 17. Amid reverberating cheers, the ,boys played a zipping game. Quick action and the close score kept the spectators in suspense. l The Lexington boys showed the Haymakers why they are called Min- ute Men by making a basket in the last minute, changing the score from 18-19 in Cozad's favor, to 20-19 in LexIngton's. ' l The Minute Men are planning a basketball game in the near future lwith the National ,Guards. The 'Guards are all Minute Men of'a few years back. In their new location, they have a large floor to regain their old basket-flipping tactics. Gor- don Burr, '36, will be their mentor. WELCOME STUDENTS ! to a. place for eating that caters to high school students The , DEW DROP INN feet practically the whole eight min- utes. As the quarter ended the score stood 4-3 in favor of Lexington. The second period started with a bang again, and both teams fought hard. The highlight of the quarter came when the Haymakers boldly took the lead over the local five in the last five seconds to end the per- iod, 14-10. From the start of the second half to the end of the game, there was a more steady offense and defense shown by both teams. Cozad, how- ever, held the lead the rest of the game, but the Minute Men refused to tie the game by one point. Late in the last quarter, the visit- ing Hve snatched a six and eight- point lead to hold it until the game ended 28-22. I'm telling you - For the best of any food at any time- Eat at the MINUTE MAN Help make your fricnd's birthday a happy one by giving a box of Mrs. Stover's Chocolates from STEWART'S We are prepared to Rcdress Suede Shoes To Any Color NIMIE P ., J 1 A: El Q f p PHUTUERHPHV Go where careful attention is given to Posing and Expression. HEBREW STUDIO FRESHMAN DEBUT QENGLISH CLAS SESJ tPietnre 1 J Burrell Bourn, Donald Hanson, Stan- ley XVclls, lilmer Snowdon, Floyd Red- ding, Montie Taylor, Raymond Sanks, Merle Johnson, Andrew XVilhelm, Bob Carson, Ki-niohi Knndu, Keith Glenn, Marie XVirth, Alyre Meusch, Helen Spe- gel, Pxxlrit-in Mills. CPictnre 23 tllaek rowj Leonard Speak, Max Bonrng tTl1ird row? Gilbert Landereas- per, Glenn Nntfziger, Clarence Fagot, Lyle l.Vood, Doris Stryker, Robert Brellg tSeeund rowj Dean France, Marvin Bog- ner, Betty Moles, Leola Willets, Lucille Mouzes, Morris Wie-kard, CFirst rowj Gail Mm-Kee, Vera. Edwards, Marcia linzipple, Delores Kopf, Dorothy Ander- son, Alice Schmidt, lPirture IU tLc-ft to rightj Roy Cummins, Dean Hoo, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Jessie Blevins, Mary Thompson, Margaret Guy, Marjorie Kugler, Lillian Stock, Norma Peterson, Maxine Sailleng, Vergene Foged, Inez Kring, Dngny Jessen, Cecilia Rivera, Er- ma Hofferber, Clyde Adams, Neil Kug.er, LeRoy R4-utlinger, Norris Fiedler, LeRoy Dodge, John Hinds, Bob Beran, Cecil Zimmer, Harold Sorensen, Stanley Sny- der, Alton Schwarz, Bob Norton, Curl Sorensen. fPieture 43 Loren Stark, Arnold XVoehrle, Curtis Young, Velma Dodson, Junior Crawford, Sarah VVarner, Jack Turley, Marion Kampfe, Phyllis Hanson, Garlan Magnu- son, Hewitt Hyslop, Mick Kearney, Don Kopf, Norman Nielson, Herbert Brown, Kenneth Norris, Bill Hastings, Paul Bro- dine, Murry XVarner, Verna Snyder, Dal- en Kopf, Ben Adams, Jack Jacobson, Pete Miller, NVayne France, Clyde Searl- es, Glen Kring, Ce-ne Carroll, Arthur Anderson, Dick Dutfey. tNot in Picturel Juanita Troyer, John Mouzes, Lloyd Boilesen, Bill Johnson, Kathleen Norris, Betty Orthmzm, Della Shuster, Virginia xV1lllll'lt12.f0, Allen Evans, Dale Foreman, lVi:u'rizt M1-Kee, 'Wilde Orthmnn, Robert Stevens, Marvin Thinnes, Alvina VVard, liiclmrd XV:u'ren, Darrell VVrigllt. Q SGPHCMORE PROMENADE CENGLISH CLASSESJ CPieture 11 CStnndingl Howard Vander Beek, Thelma Fair, QBac-k rowj Delmer Tuck- er, Normalee Yoder, Doris Hirsh, Gladys Henderson, Dale Hanna, Steve Lauby, CSecond rowl Melvin Zimmer, Virginia Stevens, Dim-k Meusch, Harold Low, Keith Gulden, Frzlnees Jane Howell, Lewis YVright, C'l'hird rowj Ralph Fagot, Doro- thy Cooney, Bob Cain, Maxine Boggs, YVz1yne Ai'liuc'kle, Evelyn Adams. iPicture 23 CFirsg row? Eugene Fowler, Bob YVest- fall, Harold Roberts, Dick Cranford, .Tunetta 'Warren, Leora Richards, Taduo Kanda, Ronald Longly, Chester Britton, CSecond rowj Margery Hollibaugh, James Duffey, Wayne Speak, Vern Conley, Evelyn Fngot, Margaret Hastings, Merna Staulfer, Fred WVilsey3 iThird rowl Pearl Meister, Elizabeth Smith, Darlene Dyas, George Keisner, Virgil Hunt, Lydia Pies- ter, Dean Stuekeyg CFourth rowj Leola McCarter, Gene Doughty, Emily Mutehie, Evelyn VVeaver, Frieda George, Thelma Lauby, Pauline Nimie. CPicture 33 CStandingJ Yasuo Kanda, Bill Rickert- sen, Marvin Bogner, Dean Woodman, Audrey Ellen Flynn, Lydia Kufeldt, Joy Savin, Cleora Meyer, Thelma Swanson, Opal Quitmeyer, Norma Delap, Phyllis Roe, Lois Wells, Doris Johnson, Beverly Mason, Evelyn Wissbaum, Winona Braith' Wait, Ruth Lanham, Dorothy Helen Neff, CSeatedD Pat Delahunty, Bill Rutledge, Forrest lVoodman, Marylyn Lindblade, Juanita Willets, Margaret Lauby, Ro- berta Zulnuf, Louise Delahunty, Darlene lVood, Darlene XVard, Emma Jane Hur- less, Shirley Bourn, Virginia Cruson, Olive Belle Page. CNot in Picture? James Anderson, NVinonn, Bralthwait, Charles High, Milton Lolidell, George Mouzes, iVendell Tedrow. GIRL RESERVES Evangeline Lindblade, Pres. Charlotte Newman, V-Pres. Alice Sorensen, Sec'y Wilma Chadwick, Treas. Betty Moles Erma Dee Allen Arvella Anthony Daisy Bice Valda Bice Jessie Blevins Shirley Bourn Arleen Burkey Jean Banks Marjorie Bellew Dorothy Cooney Janice Cook Marjorie Carroll Ellen Diemer Berdine Daiss Darlene Dyas Norma Delap Emogene Diefenbach Louise Delahunty Mary Ellen Davidson Maxine Ewen Virginia Fagot Evelyn Fagot Audrey Flynn Juanita Fisher Olive French Thelma Fair Betty Fellers Madeline Fellenz Margaret Guy Frieda George Doris Hirsh Margaret Hastings Emma Jane Hurless Gladys Henderson Marjory Hollibaugh Frances Howell Phyllis Hanson Dorothy Hodgson Wanda High Marietta Hagadone Doris Johnson Ruby Jewett Marcia Knapple Dolores Kopf Marjorie Kugler Margret Kjar Margaret Lauby Agnes Kjar Marjorie Lemmer Thelma Lauby Marylyn Lindblade Betty Lux Ruth Longly Norma Miller Beverly Mason Emily Mutchie Gail McKee Leola McCnrter Marcia McKee Cleora Mever Patricia Mills Garland Magnuson Dorothv Helen Neff Pat Naffzinger LaVere Nelson Kathleen Norris Frances Orthman Betty Orthman Wilda Orthman Lydia Piester Charlotte Reiter Tlene Rutledge Elizabeth Rhinheart Verna Snvder Dorothy Spuhler Thelma Swanson Betty Smith Jean Smith 'Maxine Sailing Merna Stauffer Clarabelle Swanson Joy Savin Josephine Spegel Tiillian Stock Mary Jane Thomas Mary Ruth Thompson Darlene Ward Alice Svhvv-idt Helen 'Wir-kard Darlene Wood Evelyn Wissbaum Cleo Westfall Evelyn Weaver Sarah Warner Norma Yoder Marianne Zimmerman Nora. Quitmeyer Opal Quitmeyer Virginia Walbridge Winona Braithwait Betty Branson SPIZARINKTUMS Marjorie Carroll, Pres. Mary Ellen Davidson Howard Thomas Victor Wright Evangeline Lindblade Jack Turley Dick Duffey Chester Britton Irvin Walker Bob Bailey Jean Smith Marianne Zimmerman Doris Hirsh Don Moss Willis Raser Harold Ri'ey Maurene Banks Gene Carroll Betty Fellers Ellen Diemer Dorothy Duryea Don Gunn Ruth Haworth Lola Kumpf Marylyn Lindblade Marcia Mr-Kee Charlotte Newman Phyllis Roe Ethel Pedersen Dorothy Spuhler Lois Wells Bob Westfall Bill Doughty Bill Banks TALENT CLUB Don Moss, Pres. Willis Rnser, V-Pres. Evangeline Lindblade, Sec'y. Marylyn Lindblade, Treas. Mary Ellen Davidson Marjorie Bellew James Burnett Marjorie Carroll Wilma Chadwick Janice Cook Berdine Daiss Marietta Hagadone Virginia Knapple John Edwin May Billy Bob Mingus Patricia Nalfzinger Dorothy Helen Neff Lydia Piester Jean Smith Verna Snyder Hugh Stuart Jack Stuckey NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Ethel Pedersen, Pres. Robert Bailey, Sec'y- Treas. Jack Stuckey, V-Pres. Marjorie Bellew Janice Cook Marjorie Carroll Mary Davidson Emogene Diefenbach Dorothy Duryea Alfred Kopf Ferdinand Kopf Evangeline Lindblade Charlotte Newman Alice Sorensen Phyl'is Stauffer Hugh Stuart F. F. A. Bill Hotferber, Pres. Ray Bredenkamp, V'Pres. Alfred Kopf, Sec'y Wayne Young, Treas. Dean Stuckey ' James Anderson Robert Anthony Lloyd Barlesen Burrell Bourn Paul Bradine Robert Brell Dick Cranford Jack Delap Bill Doughty Gene Doughty Charles DuEey Dick Duffey Jim DuEey Ralph Fagot Warren Fagot Wayne France Eugene Fowler Keith Gulden Dale Hanna Don Hanson Paul Hanson Bill Hatting Charles High Gilbert Heine Tom Huck Virgil Hunt Yasuo Kanda Marian Kampfe Mick Kearney Warren Kloepping Dale Kopf Don Kopf Glenn Kring Gilbert Landercasper Clinton Lauby Steven Lauby Ronald Longly Martin Meyer Melvin Meyer Pete Miller Clyde Moore Glen Naffzinger Ellsworth Page Don Prasch Bob Rasmussen Melvin Smith Vernon Smith Marvin Thinnes Charles Wells Keith White Lvle Vlfingert Victor Wright Lewis Wright HI-Y Bill Kell Pres Y, - Keith White, V-Pres. Bill Britton, Sec'y-Treas. Bill Banks Bob Bailey Delmer Tucker 'Bill Hofferber Kenneth George Jack Stuckey Dean Stuckey Addison Walbridge VVillis Raser Don Richards Harold Low WVayne Low Gene Carroll NVayne Speak .Tack Turley Don Cain Durwood Gollehon Ray Brown Jim Roberts Bill Staton Arthur Teetor Don Teetor Jim Burnett Irvin Walker Paul Hanson Howard Thomas Charles Duifey HOME EC. CLUB Alice Sorensen, Pres. Pat NaHzinger, Sec'y Alice Schmidt Marjorie Kugler Beverly Mason Kathleen Norris Gail McKee Lillian Stock Margaret Guy Betty Marie Moles Dorothy Helen Neff Evelyn Wissbaum Winona Braithwait Doris Johnson Betty Lux Opal Quitmeyer Inez Kring Betty Orthman Maxine Salleng Alyce Meusch Erma Allen Dagney .lessen Mary Louise Thompson Alyce Hofreiter Phyllis Stauffer Cleora Meyer Dolores Kopf Ruth Hotferber Audrey Ellen Flynn Olive French Lois Wells Virginia Walliridge Agnes Delahunty Charlotte Reiter Betty Young Helen YVickard Shirley Bourn Jean Smith Janice Cook Ellen Diemer Phyllis Hanson Olive Belle Page LaVere Nelson Madeline Cooney Arvella Anthony Wilda Orthman Dorothy Duryea Dorothy Spuhler Doris Hirsh Frances Jane Howell Virginia Knapple Margaret Lauby Agnes Kjar Betty Fellers Nora Quitmeyer Clarabel Swanson Ilene Rutledge Margaret Kearney Ema Jean West Twila Flvnn Norma Miller NORMAL TRAINING CLUB Madeline Cooney Hazel Margritz Virginia Fagot LaVada Wingert LaVere Nelson Lydia Piester Frances Orthman Darlene WVard Darlene Dyas Berdine Daiss Milton Stear Mary Jane Thomas Victoria Prideaux Keith Glen Juanita Fisher Del'a Mae Corder Betty Lux Betty Moles Margaret Guy Marjorie Kua er Dagney .lessen Emily Mutchie Beverly Mason Margaret Lauby RIP LYDE AYLOR Ink Bottle Symposium O-.-. A new editor who has chosen journalism for his career attempts to look at life crisply, in and out of tune, in this column. Sometimes the notes may be sharp, another time, decidedly flat-depending up- on whether the writer is going up or down the scale on tune himself. There'll be minor and major chords, but we'll be sandpapered if we can tell the difference. Grace notes will be struck with a mallet, and the ac- cented ones may fade out into good long rests. There's one at the bot- tom of the page. It will last two weeks. One if by Land-- O . Name two ways of financing the Revolution, said the history exam question. Land and water, came the answer from one student. Land sakes! Did they use watered stock? Rumblings of the Bass Viol 0 Is there anything that sounds better to a Minute Man on the gym fioor than to hear the roaring cheers from every corner of the auditor- ium? asked an enthusiastic rooter the other day. Just one thing, answered an ath- lete emphatically. Perfect silence from pit to skylight when a penalty is called. If the crowd is fouled for noise, my first thought is, 'serves 'em right.' Then comes the realization that it is my school, my town, and a hot wave of anger and humiliation covers me. They think they're be- ing loyal to the players, but the foul is still a foulg and if the team has to pay the penalty of a possible extra point, or maybe, forfeit the gamefwell, it's a high price to pay for license to make a fool of oneself. t'VVhat if the referee doesn't see everything? Neither does the crowd. All any school gets out of such con- duct is a stinging, sizzling brand that burns deep, and leaves the scar, Poor Sports. It has no place in a town characterized by a symbol that has come all the way from that April morning at Concord and Lexington, where men were men and the cow- avds stayed at home. 3 LEXINGTON CLARION 'VOL. 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1939 NO. 10 SENIORS TOP LIST ON HONOR ROLLS Five seniors lead the' semester hon- or roll and the other classes follow with two members each. Due to lack of space only A and A Plus students are given recognition here. Twelfth grade: A-plus A Ethel Mae Pedersen ......... 2 2 aI-Iugh Stuart e............... 2 2 'Jack Schultz ................ 1 3 !Evange1ine Lindblade ----.. -- 4 lnutn Longly ........... .... 4 Eleventh grade: 'Marjorie Bellew ............. 1 3 Wanda High .......... .... 4 Tenth grade: 5 Frances Howell ............. 1 3 1 Gladys Henderson ...... --- 5 Ninth grade: Phyllis Hanson .............. 1 3 Verna Snyder ............... 1 3 The seniors take the for the six-weeks roll. honors again Seniors- A-plus A ,Ethel Mae Pedersen ......... 3 1 ,Hugh Stuart ,................ 2 2 'Evangeline Lindblade ........ 2 2 !Ruth Longly ................ 4 Juniors- Wanda High ................ 2 2 New Teachers Arrive To Begin Semester Both Interested In Dramatics The semester swings into tune with new rhythm, and with two re- cently elected teachers in the Eng- lish department. The melody seems to be played in the key of dramatics as far as outstanding interest are concerned. Mr. Howard Vander Beek, Miss Esther Mitchell's successor, admits that he is also a philatelist. Did I get you there? Me too-but it only means stamp collector. Besides accumulating and reading books, writing plays is his recrea- tion. Travel? Oh yes, and his slogan, Go West, young man, go West, got him, for he sees visions in that direction. Mr. Vander Beek attended high school in the old home school of Oskaloosa, Iowa. His higher educa- tion was taken at the University of Iowa, where he was working on a master's degree when called to Lex- ington. ,llgfiizrgogfllew -'--------- 1 When interviewing the new teach- Nora Quitmegrgg 1 Bler, Miss Elna Beal, we found that sophomores- ' ' lSupt..Glenn E. Miller slipped again Frances Howell 1 3'on his statement, 'Tm not hiring Freshmen- ' iany more beautiful teachers, they Verna Snyder 2 2 get married too quick. But then, L.H.S. BAND PRESENTS FIRST VESPE-R CONCERT With Everett E. Ewing directing, .the Lexington 'high school band pre- sented the first vesper concert of the ,season Sunday afternoon, February '5, in the high school auditorium. They played the following num- lbers: The Thundererf' Sousa: Je- 'su, Joy of Man's Desiring, Bach, Intermezzo ffrom Cavalleria Rus-' 4 ticana J Mascagnig Elsa's Proces- sion to the Cathedral ffrom Loh- lengrin J Wagner: Korsakov, Arr. by Yoder, Morning f Peer Gynt? ,Suite J: and In the Hall of the iMountain King f Peer Gynt Suite l ,Grieg. l Following an intermission, the band presented these numbers: y Gloria, Loscy, The Toy Trum- lpetx' Briegelg Mrhe Scarlet Mask, Zameinikg Colosseum Overture, De Lamater, King Cotton, Sousa: Lights Out, McCoy. The Kearney Bearcats play here ltomorrow night. Let's all go! we can see Mr. Miller's point. Miss Beal, instructor of English ,and Spanish, who will take Mrs. Ted lSladky's place in L.H.S., comes from Winnetoon, Nebraska, where she was principal. 1 As a student of Yankton college, South Dakota, Miss Beal was very lmuch interested in dramatics. Re- Imember the lovely fairy queen, Ti- ,tania, in Midsummer Night's Dream? Miss Beal played this role -when a student at college. She was also a member of the Garden Ter- 4race Players, a dramatic club. It is the only one in the United States and is patterned after the Garden ,Terrace Players of Germany. A cab- inet mcmber of the Y.W.C.A. in her jun'or year, she went on a tour to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. tt Q In rf an . H 5 Q mu U1 C lr LD Q- 0 55 II rv ' 0 5 e 0 5 ml za Q, ll '4 tl 3 H, ll ma E, 2 n 25 0 '4 E lr sf' II '4 nl I rn 4 0 O E O 0 0 O O O I I O I A- duo, Yasuo, Kenichi, and Ma- . sani Kanda in their recent be- reavement. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor .................. Marjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor .. ........... Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Maurene Banks. Bob Bailey, Dean Lantz, Mary Ellen Davidson, Irvin NN'alker, Elsie Evert, Betty June Cowles fJunior Highj. A MOOD Who are the favored sex? The boys, of course-I'm a girl. It's even too bad we don't have Hit- ler over here to do our thinking for us. We have everyone else here to tell us when to place our right foot ahead of the left. In other words- when to move. A girl-or at least myself-can't leave the 'house but they treat me like an adverb. You know-why, when, how, what, and where. If I'm old enough to work on Saturdays and take responsibili- ty, then I'm old enough to make up my own mind to a lot of questions. Maybe if I were a boy I could come in when I wanted to at night instead of tiptoeing upon the porch while Mother Nature quietly purrs ten o'clock. I would like to yell and scream while the earth turns on its axis, instead of bottling something up in- side that is forever threatening to push the cork off. And if this ever does succeed in exploding, ,I will be drowned in my own humility. A girl has to be practically an old maid before she's old enough to make up her own mind in some peo- ple's estimation. Well, those people were born just fifty years too late. So what? Well I feel just a little better, but wait. Why are girls lit- tle gad-a-bouts, run-arounds, or what CLASSES ORGANIZE BANKS Two junior business classes taught by Mr. Ashton have organized banks. The morning division calls their instutition The First Junior Business Bank. Raymond Sanks is teller and Leola Willets is manager. The name of the bank in the afternoon class is Freshman Savings Bank, with Verna Snyder, teller, and Marcia Knapple, manager. The purpose is to teach the class to save money. After one dollar is deposited they will be encouraged to start a savings account in a local bank. l S i5f?s5 GfZ0ZlfI'lCf ' The Daiss rolled a thirteen un- lucky again--I-IaRay though-Brown still has something to Bank on- could it be a Jean? Moss and Kumpf were thought to know their own mind, but do they? No going, steady, they declare-children you have tumbled your convictions. If Kathleen Norris Steers her affairs in the right direction she will be doin' the Milton Cmilkingl yet. It must have been a game of forfeit that possessed Hume to give his class ring to a strange dame in the far- flung village of Cozad She'll never get Rich very fast, for he can't even recall her name. Dorothy Hel,- en Neff has been staging a wait to get her chance to Speak-and now the time has come-Beware Wayne -Danger hovers near. Nuff said. Miss Soker is teaching typing this year in quite the same manner as ever, but to fool us-ins she calls it, The course in Biblical Typing-you know-seek and ye' shall find. Patronize our advertisers. w Will you be My Valentine? Say it with Jewels ' , from have you if they linger on the streets uptown for a half an hour, McKEE'S every night after school? I suppose , A they're chasing the streets. Well, I hope somebody sees them catch f - them some day. But if you see a group of boys downtown all the time D0N'T WAIT -oh well, they're just boys. Well, for we're just girls, too. So what? Yes, that's what I'd like to know. SO Your Toes WHAT! to GIRLS! Pop Through- Purchase Good Perfume- ,1- Lucien LeLong's in more than six delicious Visit flavors at , STEWARTS PAT s BOOTERIE THE CYNIC I am the high school cynic: There is nothing good that I can see. The march of school activities- They're all out of step, but me. Guest speakers have no merit, The speech itself is a boreg And others say I should have school spiritg That sickens me to the core. Teachers have petsg their classes are deadg Cause it all runs out as through a sieve. Now if I were the teacher, they would never complain About the tests and lectures I'd give. Hi-Y and Spiz are high hats and snobs, Why do they take a guy's mon? The initiations are stiff with Spats, and paint, and no fun. The students are out to skin you: They getcha both comin' and goin'g They borrow your pencil, your paper and pens And yet there's always someone you're owin'. I am the high school cynic, No one seems right-but meg I'm looking out for me - Number One- And for no one else-as yO11 see. v . When Men are Men They prefer Good Food from HAGADONE'S F TI Il II 11 ll nr P , u 0 ,LQ A 1+ 3 W 'S 11 1: l ri. sf I 1: if 1? Mft Il 1, AND Qi mu gg U ll 0 ll if Your hair can rate QE A feature storyg ff And 'twill be your if Crowning glory. U 0 ll ll EE Q EE ll 0 It - visit the - 1: U lj ll II ll ll QE ARI ELLO 55 It II 4 1- -------....------....,,. A r I ' p A A ,b Lc:3l,.s.p,1.we- 1 357 oL:hl51'r.h3ilW- fy A ,3 WT mf: Eu. ,'j'TMr- '75L JA- s.U1suSeb.i'l , 'L 'vw-:..:w.? It ' 1 . .Y HGAJICV-SLM: lgkf x , 7 W 7 . .fe b e , L we E W 5 I ll ' 7 .ry ' A I I an Uamy R iff? RL BRI IIE UM af li .4 REPORTER FINDS INTEREST! . N p a ge WCLASS SELECTS STORIES IN MANUAL ARTS SHOP Bill Banks, scouting in the manual training department, writes his ob- servations for the Clarion. He says, Clyde Taylor will have no excuse for not studying at home now. He has mastered a difficult task of making a beautiful dark walnut desk. After smoothing all the rough lumber and sanding it, he did an almost perfect job of gluing. Small shelves on one side make it look like a masterful manufactured job. When I spied a book rack made of white pine and walnut glued into a modernistic design, I knew of only one person who would undertake a task such as that. Yes, it's Kinch Kanda. He cut thin pieces of white pine and walnut, planed them into shape, and glued them into the form of a beautiful magazine holder. K. ugh X5 By Betty June Cowles Seventh grade mathematicians are practicing to become their own meter men. They have been reading their meters at home and bringing their findings to school where they are recorded until the next month. Then they read them again. Nothing but the pure for the sci- ence students! They have been dis- tilling water for the past week and you would be surprised what all passed out. Volley ball has been the subject for exercise for Miss Starr's gym classes. This week, folk dancing and kick pin ball will occupy their time. '4If you wish to succeed in learn- ing to spell, you must proceed to ex- ceed all those who do well. This may be the motto of junior high spellers as they proceed to master lists of difficult words. Cor- rect punctuation is another ambition. lla-594 .Uunior . .X 0 Q H ,Z K 1' . . - , - 15,2 W . f 'Q' ,I c ks H: , 7: if ' c , -j' 1 P , I X X , 9 1 Wx r v ug ' i ,,x ff':ggH',2l,-gl gg, I K 'rf Sen' 'visa ': My rss, C 1 w ,if 1: 'ysfgu-5,lg,uH,3. ll Lv ,I it if H' as iscaw? R M! f Soup! Soup! and more soup. At ileast that's what the folks who at- tended the Pest Eradication oyster feed said after being fed ten gallons 'of this tasty concoction. Vic Wright land his gang of Holly Terrors failed to score enough points to get ia gratis feed, while Captain Dean !Stuckey and his bunch of sure-shots lknocked over enough pests to score the winning total of 4,153 points. Messrs. Glenn Miller, Ashton, Banks and Hatting and 41 members of the F.F.A. were present at this extra- ordinary feast. At the business imeeting the boys voted upon a class- 1 i N 1 I l W l For one assignment last week, the English 12 college preparatory class wrote narrative compositions. By a vote of the class, the most interesting stories were placed as follows: first, Jack Schultz's, Willie the Pie Snatcher , second, Bob Bai- ley's basketball story, Don't Be Nervous , third, Phyllis Stauffer's The Red-Headed Ghost g and fourth, Emogene Diefenbach's story of a girls' school, The Terrible Miss Patterson. 40th ANNIVERSARY What you want for the price you want. The sale begins Saturday at ROSENBERG'S r room banner and several other mem-l Delicious Boxes of Candy E625 sent for F.F.A. emblems and In Heart Shapes, Too, e ' for Your Valentine! I Marvin Thinnes was the high: Na scorer in the contest with 1,247 V0 S points, and was given a box of shells f as first prize. The pests that were ' '- destroyed are: 232 rabbits, 189 lgde fr? Ciignlvenignce lan? crows, 5 coyotes, 37 skunks, 14 mag- 'We 01' U03 mn- U pies, 2 eagles, 15 hawks, 146 spar- WALK FOR HEALTH! rows, 6 rats, 3 prairie dogs, and 17 KeeP YOUX' SPQSS U1 good mice' condition. NIMIE'S MAY'S SWEET SHOP 1 Complete Fountain Service NOW SHOWING New Spring Coats and Candy Popcorn New Spring Suits Lunches Sandwiches at the , ' , KUTZ SHOP she will be Your valentine ' if you t Preserve ' - buy her Candy a Yourself - 'df BAUMGARTNERS' in the . - vfofz , Minds of In Fl N E Your Ask Her with Flowers To Be Your Valentine LEXINGTON FLORAL COMPANY When you want a place to go Where the service isn't slowg - Try the - MORGAN OIL COMPANY - 4 Friends Have Your Picture Taken mat.. HEBREW STUDIO ,. ATHLETIC ,f -- I 'Ii .1416 . Q , x ki-Q fi i K ' Q A ni . Q 'M 15 , I' it '.I'bN'f' . 'wi 5-1 BY J M :juli-,Qf,: BILL BANKS and RAY BROWN MINUTE MEN BOW, 28-15, TO FAST HOLDREGE QUINT In a whirlwind that blew the Dus- ters out on top, and jarred the Min- ute Men's rifles 13 points out of line, Holdrege took the laurels, 28-15, here Friday evening, February 3. Opening with two field goals, Hol- drege piled up 9 points in the first quarter. Taylor scored 4 and Min- gus 1 to stop the story 9-5 in thel first lap. Save for Tay1or's lone field shot in the second stanza, scoring went the Duster way. Although the Lexing- ton boys fiipped and batted the ball with considerable skill at times, their technique stopped short of the hoop. Holdrege cashed in to end the half 7-15. With Holdrege hitting the ring for 6 counters, and Mingus sinking 2, ended 9-21. Busi- the fourth session Mingus, and Bai- in 2 points. Hol- were numerous as the third quarter ness picked up in as Dean Stuckey, ley each twirled drege substitutes the game ended 28-15. Hader was high scorer for Hol- drege with 10 points, Taylor for Lexington, with 6. In answer to a request from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, Miss Bertha Car- ter will write an article concerning the teaching of Latin for publica- tion in their journal. An evening's entertainment to be presented in the high school audi- torium by the Home Economic's club is being planned by Shirley Bourn, Doris Hirsh, Lois Wells, Doris John- son, Ellen Diemer and Alice Soren- sen. This variety of entertainment, including one-act plays, music and a style show, will be presented Tues- day, February 28. P' I , L tx Ili I I S FRE I ' ng-J U55 Although losing a hard fought battle earlier in the season to the Gothenburg Reserves, the Lexington Seconds took an easy victory from the same five here January 31. By quarters the score ran as follows: fiirst, Lexington 4, Gothenburg 33 second, 14-55 third, 15-8, and last 17-11. The high point man for Gothenburg was Youree, with 5Q for 1Lexington, Richards with 6. The junior high basketball team secured evidence they were superior ,to Eustis by winning 38-7 there Tuesday, January 24. France was outstanding for the junior Minute SMen with 4 points. Jacobson and lTurley followed with 8, 6. BISON DOWN M. M., 31-19 Minute Men pellets failed to stop 'the vicious charge of the McCook !Bison as Carpenter led his lads in a :swooping victory of 31-19 on his ,home fioor, January 27. The sharpshooting of the Bison was the factor that dug the hole for ithe ithe Iing and the small court provided tombstone, for it was decidedly funeral, he continued. I Mingus was the mainstay for losers, nipping 12 points to Iscoreboard. Carpenter and Grant Lexington under the sod, scoring 13 Iand 10 counters respecdvely. Minute Men, comments one of Lexington players. Poor and cold shots covered the grave, pass- the our the thc put - Patronize our advertisers. x I LEXINGTON ROMPS PAST GOTHENBURG FIVE, 27-19 Led by high scorer Mingus, and piloted by Captain J. Stuckey, the Lexington Minute Men rallied in the last quarter to defeat the Gothen- burg Swedes, 27-19, on the Lexing- ton Floor, January 31. After holding the front ranks through the first quarter, the Min- ute Men dropped behind, 13-10, when IMcCarter and Miller, of Gothenburg, 5 sank field goals as the half ended. D. Stuckey's long shot tied up the game, 15-all, at the end of the third quarter. Early in the fourth period, Taylor and Mingus tipped in rebounds which lstarted the rally. Lexington scored 12 points to the Swedes 4 in the last quarter. INDIANS LOSE, 18-15, IN EXCITING CONTEST The Minute Men stayed in the win column with a close victory over lthe Broken Bow quintet January 24, with a sliding score of 18-15, on Lexington's maples. The first quar- ter was mostly the Indians' with their seven points against Lexing- ton's four. At half time, the score stood ten- up. Two field goals by Smith and a gift shot by Gardner were the only points Broken Bow collected in the second half. Taylor rang up four points each half. Banks followed with two bas- kets in the first canto. Dean and Jack Stuckey, with Mingus, account- ed for a basket each. v CARI. r If you feel like dropping Revive thyself with Chili and Hamburgers at the DEW DROP INN 8 , , I Y ws Clean' - W-I we HELUYOU It's Neat and 5 , ' ' .Q LCOKRIGNT aw X 2 X ,, MINUTE MAN - 91.108, 5 f 9:9 MALTED 5 Vai-it lull AM I I-QQ 960, FASTONTEX 3 Bumper Brim Berets HOT MALTED MILKS ' ' ADD ZIZ When YOU Think of Newijf lggniegg Qgggweaf 100 - 100 Cleaning Think of 126 EVANS SHOP BARMORE,S L I N C 0 L N ' S K AYLOR PENGUINIZING AD LIBERATUM The penguins will get the once over at the New York world's fair, since there is to be a penguin island If the New Yorkers behave as usual, we pity the penguinsg they will freeze to death from getting the cold shoulder. I doubt if the birds can endure New Yorkersg penguins are too human. SECOND TO NONE We always thought the devil was the most despicable being, but a group of school kids have voted first and second place to Hitler and Mus- solini as the most hated men on earth. The devil take us if We don't think the kids are right. We can just fancy Adolf saying, Get thee behind me, Satan. No, sir, Adolf isn't going to have anybody in front of him. JENTERTAINING ANGELS UNAWARESU ER SUMPIN' It may be interesting to students of Lexington High to know that Mrs. Ray Wycoff once took care of three famous daughters while their' parents attended the county fair at Indianola, Iowa. The papa was one Doctor Lane and the mama was Mrs. Lane, but now they are better known as the pop and mom of Priscilla, Rosemary and Lola who recently ap- peared here in the film, Four Dau- ghters. Mrs. Wycoff says that had she known she was feeding cookies to future celebrities she might have been more thrilled about her after- noon duties5 as it was, she calmly read a book and let them play by themselves. WE HAD TWO T00 MANY, TOO Bo McMillIn, Hoosier coach of In- diana, had a great dream one night of a play that would make touch- downs as sure as next year taxes. Bouncing off his inner springs, he wrote his vision down, and later called his assistants together. He be- gan elucidating but was interrupted 5.1.11 QLEXINGTON CLARION VOL. 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1939 NO. 11 Lexington, Bertrand, Gothenburg, Holdrege Win in Junior Tourney 3 Cozad 9, Defending Champs, LINCOLN OF NEW SALEM They called him president-that lon- ely man Who clerked in Berry's store a- cross that street. Those knotted hands and furrowed face of tan Betrayed a life of toil and grim V defeat. His akward form revealed no dig- inity Of bearing yet his tender heart divined Life's burdened ones, and gave them sympathy. We did not call him great, but just and kind. We did not ask the greatness of his love For God5 we know he loved his fellowmen. We did not know his creedg he lived above Life's baser things - and honest citizen. They call him president5 but we would say That he was fair and human day by day. sGertrude M. Robinson. This was taken from the Church School Journal and is used by per- mission of the Methodist Book Con- cern. SENIORS MAKE HIGH RECORDS IN TYPING In an effort to maintain 99 per cent or greater accuracy, the fol- lowing commercial students have made these rates in five-minute re- cords. Advanced typing students: Mary Ellen Davidson, 73, perfect5 Gertrude Buchholz, 635 Laurence Ty- ler, 565 Sadie Nimie, 505 Daisy Alicc Bice, 49, perfect. First year typists maintaining this , ' same degree of accuracy, have ac- Ejty aabg lauih'fr1Qhe1feuc:OWi agrefediquired the following rates of speed digs 2? Won ir u plgxt u requlr' 'per minute: Jack Schultz, 475 Mary e Au lggyegimflialggf Once I,Snyder, 455 Don Moss, 425 Emogene . ' ' , iDiefenbach 39' Evangeline Lind- , . l 1 y al dgffoglji ggusgrlgjj gig lblade, 385 Arleen Burkey, 375 Wanda '. iHigh 37' Charlotte Newman 37' I v 1 1 1 iwglagttlihoniiil Did, asked me WhyINora Quitmeyer, 335 Opal Meister, e e e Des' 32' and Hu 11 stuart 30 They're for the pups, of course, ' g ' ' I Said- Declamatory work has been re- - Why didn't you let them go out sumed with Mr. Vander Beek in :the big arch? he asked. charge. Lexington will be host to I said, Gosh! I never thought of the district contest on Saturday, that. liviarch 25. Lose in First Round Play That a new champion will take ,over was assured when the Cozad 9 quintet, defending champs in the third annual Lexington Junior high cage meet, was eliminated by Ber- trand, 24 to 16, in the opening game Friday night. Other favorites came lthrough as expected. The Gothen- burg five defeated Lexington B, 15 to 8, the Cozad seventh and eighth graders, after putting up a stiff iirst half battle, wilted to drop a 20 to 9 decision to Holdrege and the Lex- ington A five took an early game lead to push Overton out of the run- ning, 32 to 22. Cullen, an Omaha North high im- port, was the big noise in the Ber- trand victory. A tall lad, Cullen looped in eight fielders to score as many points as the entire Cozad five. Brown, center, led the Gothen- burg aggregation with six tallies, While Kearney counted three for the Lexington B's. Burns, guard, collect- ed seven points to take scoring hon- ors for the Holdrege hoopsters in their game with the Cozad graders. Jack Jacobson, shifted to a forward position, led the Lexington A's with six field goals and Turley sifted in eight tallies. Petty, Monnington and Baustian each garnered six counters lfor the Overton maple artists. MANUAL ARTS STUDENTS MAKE USEFUL ARTICLES Meandering through the industrial arts department again, Bill Banks says Dean VVoodman, a sophomore. is planning his hope chest early. He's starting in the kitchen with a bzeakfast table made of oak, one of the most popular woods for a table of this type. All slant angles were used in its construction. It will fit conveniently into small corners, although it will accommodate six persons when the leaves are raised. I I don't know, says Bill, what Bob Bailey's future holds in store for him, but he will have enough space to store a number of books and magaz'nes in his pier and bookcase of white pine. The case is of simple design but conforms with the modern type of furniture. O O The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor .................. Marjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor ............... Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Maurene Banks, Bob Bailey, Dean Lantz, Mary Ellen Davidson, Irvin VValker, Elsie Evert, Betty June Cowles tJunior Highb. T0 BE A TEACHER That Mr. Dale Cress, vocational agriculture instructor, has made his course mean much to one boy is evidenced by the excerpt taken from a short theme in his English class last week. I-Ie says: My desire to go to college is based on my ambition to learn more about farm management, to become an agriculture instructor in high school, and perhaps, in college. My grades have always been good in this subject-probably be- cause of my liking it so well. I want to be able to teach farm boys to pick out livestock and to raise it successfully. I want to teach them to raise more and better crops with higher yields because some day farming won't be as easy to do as it is now. People are going to have to learn to build up their soil by fertilizer and by planting crops that increase fertility. That is what I want to learn to do so that I may teach other boys soil requirements. The simple, signifies that finite notion promises him. Don Prasch has a de- of what the future Success generally at- tends the fellow who knows what! he wants and goes after it. YEARBOOK PROGRESSING To console hopeful and dubious students, we can say that the year- book staff is working hard to com- plete the 1939 record. They assure us that the product of their labors will have practically all of the im- portant features of former annuals. It is certain that, besides heaving a sigh of relief when they finish, the sponsors and staff will have a feel- ing of satisfaction. Patronize our advertisers. direct trend of thought X MAKES FORCED LANDING Alas and alack it has been proved that news writing does something for one. When Miss Hanson, news writing sponsor, dodged the top step of the north stairs, and went tumb- ling down eighteen steps to meet a I crack up, one of the on-looking jour- nalists yelled, 'tNews! Dope! before Sir Galahad, Bob Bailey, could reach the scene of the accident and scoop up the remains. Miss Hanson created the news as well as a chipped shoulder and turned black and blue. A GRAMMAR LESSON You see a beautiful girl walking down the street. She is, of course, feminine. If she is singular, you walk across the street to see her, ,changing the verbal-she then be- comes dative. If she is not objective you then become plural. You walk home together. Her mother is accus- ative and you become imperative. Her brother is the indefinite article. ,You talk of the future. She becomes lmasculine. Her father becomes pres- I lent and you become the past parti-A ic'ple.-Exchange. THINGS THAT COUNT It was a hectic week Of aching muscles, chisled bone, And stairways too far from Top to bottom, But it had its compensations: Bob's white-faced, but gallant Rescue, concern of friends, and Fellow teachers, bouquets of Roses, Valentines and candy. It was a hectic week, But then-the roses. It was a heartbreaking game To lose to our neighbor On the Westg But it, too, had compensations: Coach Dills' unflinching spirit At defeat, his smile, his Praise of a worthy foe, Yet ripping through his heart, Love for his boys and Hope for their success. It was defeat, but it had A show of Minute Men On fire, radiant and strong! It had Jack's master stroke Of sportsmanship When injured by a foe- The friendly pat, the smile That said, All right, old boy! It's in the game. It was a hectic game fs Q I But then--the roses. L. H. dx i5f35y QfZ0Zl0'ld We are about to be convinced that ,Dean Stuckey really is interested in 'music, besides playing the flute and piccolo, he is learning to twirl the Cozad baton--major Jean and VVe are ready To give the best of any food At so low a price. HAGADONE'S CAFE Janice seem to have a very bad , -idea about the preliminaries of old Annolmcin - -I - maid life-and you, Don and James, v g are not helping this matter greatly Neg Spolgh Shoes . . . what IS this world coming to? S1532 sms Jack Delap buzzed Frances Orthman 'home Ceventuallyl Wednesday eve-I PAT'S BOOTERIE ning-Marietta you had better bringi , forth the fishing pole and cast again- There was a girl named Marge YVho came down the river on a Lumbgr Jack Suits barge, Mall Tailored Suits She cast her fine net, DYCSS Maker Suits And landed a Burnett, Where? Now all things to him she C1063 charge. K It will be a ' HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS' for anyone with a. gift from l ROSENBERG'S Gift Shop Tonight is the Night That you want a Do you need a Typewriter? See the Hot Tasty Bit. Remington Rand DEW DROP INN STEWART'S x FIRST CLASS TAILOREID SUITS ! EARL I L. H. S. HAS WON S840 I ECONOMICS CLASS IN UNI. SCHOLARSHIPS . l ,Dumimp IN SUNDRY ACTIVITIES Of the S840 in Regents' scholar- Members of the advanced home ships obtained by Lexington students Mo Im economics class have been develop- by examination from the University ing their nursing abilities for the of Nebraska, graduates of this school 4 past few weeks. One class period have used 5595. Last week Superintendent Miller received further information and blanks for enrollment of contestants for the upper fourth of the senior class. These persons are requested to be reasonably sure of using the scholarships before signing for com- petition, else they may be wasting funds available for some other Lex- ington student. In 1932, the winner was Evelyn Lindblade and Clare Malone as al- ternate. When Evelyn's scholarship was accepted at Wesleyan and Clare did not enter the university, the re- gents offered the scholarship to Gus Peters, next in line. This he used the second semester. In 1933, Helen Rasmussen won, but as it was impossible for her to attend the University, Pearl Frances White was awarded the S70 because she was alternate. In 1935, Donald Dean Bayles and Wilma Betzer tied for honors. This was the first time two were given first place in Lexington. Wilma finished a two-year teachers' course, but Donald is continuing through the four years. Eileen Batie of the class of 1936, and Bill Sutphen '37, did not use their scholarships. Eileen attended the College at Kearney, and Bill has entered Wesleyan on a church schol- arship which he won as valedictorian of his class. In 1938, Barbara Cook ranked first. Four others, Retha Edeal, Harold Bacon, Dorothea .Iessen and Marjorie McFarren won the unpre- cedented honors of rating next in l'ne in the state. Barbara, Harold and Retha are now at the university. Examinations include composition, grammar, reading ability, general in- formation, and mental rating tests. The college preparatory class in Eng- lish 12 is Working industriously for a scholarship, or for passing the en- trance test to the university. These will be given April 3-4, and the winner will be announced at gradu- ation. More than 2000 students will take the test. Last year 477 schools competed with Lexington ranking first in the number of scholarships. RETHA EDEAL HONORED Because Retha Edeal, '38, was the first freshman at the University of Nebraska to receive 100 per cent in the semester examination in botany, she has been chos-'n the most out- standing member of the class of 196 students. Retha was a winner of a Regents' scholarship, and a member of the National Honor Society here. By Donna June Cowles Miss Norton was called to Tal- mage, Friday afternoon, because of the serious illness of her mother. It is reported that Mrs. Norton is on the road to recovery. Miss Norton resumed her duties this morning, which Mrs. Fred Holbein had been substituting for her. The eighth grade science classes are turning old--fashioned and are making their own soap. Miss Clapper, weary of correcting papers on which the same words are misspelled every week, Went into a trance and wrote the following after the last set of papers: I can not spel will Are techer at shcool says I cant My freinds say Im fearse I git thurty of ever time I hand in a papper Even my gril things Im domb But what differnce dose it mak You whent and red this wothout any truble Didnt yoo What is needed in Lexington Jun- ion high is some good, old-fashioned excitement to liven things up. A home room play would be welcome. The 8A's are struggling to m a i n t a i n self-government. Miss Clapper is lending her assistance. They hope these early efforts will lead to more successful self-govern- ment in high school. The eighth grade is studying ar- chitecture, pyramids, obelisks and Egyptian tombs. It sounds like a dead subject to us-but one must learn. Epital, where they observed the bath- ing and dressing of a baby, and watched a demonstration on the cor- rect way to make a bed with a patient in it. l Last week a Shirley Temple doll was used as a bed patient for the class demonstrations. Several de- vices were made by members of the class for her comfort. Last Wednesday, Miss Insley, the school nurse, spoke to the class on, 'What A Home Medicine Cabinet Should Contain, and Thursday she spoke on, Communicable Diseases. was spent at the Community hos- l ---l-1-1 JUNIORS LEAD SENIORS IN MAKING MONEY In a survey to find who are car- 'rying double burdens by laboring and also attending school, the staff found the juniors being the most in- dustrious as well as having the larg- est income. The class of '40 totals S58 while the seniors dip S7 for a S51 total each week. The highest paid boy in high lschool is a junior with seven dollars La week. The lowest paid lad re- ceives twenty-five cents a week and he isn't on the WPA or on any of the other Roosevelt projects. It is just the home duties that call. Upon searching for ambitions, the staH found that L.H.S. maids differ in ambitions from police women to nurse maids. We also learned that more than half the students enjoy their work, but only a small per cent intend to continue with their present duties af- ter high school. v - v Adrienne Cosmetics by Adrienne New York's Most Famous 25c - Cosmetician - 50c VON'S REXALL STORE Two-thirds of your life is spent in your Shoes! Don't neglect their appearance and condition - Visit NIMIE'S Electric Shop Fun Fggglan-Chix: Hose Q SWE New Spring Colors f .Sep THE KUTZ SHoP 5 e'?fxs.ef' ' II-, I N 914' f .Q Meet me at the When you need that clothing MAY SWEET SHOP Be in styleplv5?5l?da.ll the rest, And get your CALL 126 Popcomonthehop. LINCOLN'S ATHLETIC QI ,Q H' By IIN, .1 J,, ftp , b A ll,g-f1'- BILL BANKS and RAY BROWN , I, 7' fd +R , F 'N.Q'L1 'K 1. , Jvlegpm 1 I I' I II W I. In II . I1IIII !LEXINGTON WINS THIRD COZAD NOSES OUT M. M. IBEARCATS TRIM M. M. 27-25 IN LAST MINUTE I36-17 IN THRILLER I With the Cozad Haymakers loop- ing in one field goal in the first few seconds of the game, Cozad edged, out Lexington, 27-25. February 14, on Cozad's floor. In a rapid moving first quarter, the Minute Men, led by Captain Banks, slipped in three field goals, Cozad tossed in four with one free throw. The quarter ended 9-6 for the Haymakers. During the second period, the crowd was tense when the score was' tied 13-13, but Cozad came out on top when the half ended 13-17. During the third stanza, the crowd was breathless, as the score was tied 19-19. The period ended 19-22 when Cozad dropped in three points. With the crowd in an uproar most of the fourth quarter, Lexington out- scored the Haymakers. In the last few minutes Taylor and Banks were taken out on fouls, with the score 23-25, Lexington leading. The crowd was standing in a minute when Co- zad tied the score 25-25. Maline, of Cozad, dropped in a field goal when the clock made its fatal and final round, ending the game 27-25. 'WW Alert Lexington Junior high bas- ketball teams, A and B, won two games from Elmcreek, Friday, February 10, but lost to Cozad Jun- ior high Saturday morning. Losing in the final quarter, the Reserves were ridden to a 25-16 de- feat by the Kearney Seconds here February 7. The high pointer for Lexington was Dick Warren with five points, FACULTY GAME HERE WITH OVERTON- If L.H.S. students want to see form, excitement, and college-bred basketball, come to the Lexington- Overton faculty game, Wednesday, February 22. Keep your eye on the sharpshooters, 'tTarzan Thorpe and Cheeta George Miller. If Russ Dills can make his opponents score in the wrong basket, he ought to be Well worth watching. Holbein has ngured out the angle on the long shots and he sinks them well. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I In a fast and thrilling cage battle here Tuesday, February 7, the Kear- ney Bearcats downed the Minute Men, 36 to 17. Kearney took the tip off at the beginning of the combat and kept the ball in their possession most of the quarter. The Bearcats looped in three free throws and a field goal to make a total of 5 points for the first quarter. Lexington's lone field goal, made by Bob Bailey, was their only score. During the second quarter the teams were .more evenly matched. Both had good passing offense. Bail- ey and Taylor each nabbed one and 2 field goals respectively. Journey and Wiseman scored for the Bear- cats with 1 and 2 points. The half ended 8-11 with Kearney leading. In the third stanza, which was the most exciting, both teams played ex- ceptionally good ball. Bailey and J. Stuckey each flipped in 1 field goal, while D. Stuckey's two successive one-handed shots were most specta- cular. The Bearcats slipped in 6 field goals and 2 charity tosses to make 14 points in the third quarter. Kearney held the Minute Men to 1 free throw in the fourth quarter The Bearcats out-passed the Minute Men by dropping in 4 field goals and 3 charity tosses. High point man for Lexington was Bailey with 6 countersg Taylor fol- lowed with 5. The Hi-Y met February 7 to elect officers for the next two semesters. Bill Kelly was elected president: Keith White, vice-president: Bill Britton, secretary-treasurer, and Bill Staton, Jim Roberts, and Wayne I I I I I CONFERENCE TILT, 34-26 Off to a quick start, the Minute Men won 34-26 in a. brisk battle at Cambridge, February 17. Fast offensive play and a tight defense the first quarter gave the Minute Men 13 points, while the Trojans went scoreless. During the second quarter the teams were more evenly matched when Cambridge broke their spell by scoring ten points to Lexington's eight. The Minute Men returned to their starting impetus near the end of the half, when it ended 21-10, Lexington on top. Seemingly satisfied with the first half's score the Minute Men let up to be out-scored 12-6. The third per- iod ended 27-22 with Lexington still leading. Fearing defeat, Lexington settled down to serious play when they held the Trojans to four free throws in the last quarter. The Minute Men managed to slip in two field goals and three charity tosses. Mingus hit the hoop for Lexing- ton with 13 points: Taylor followed with 9. High point man for Cam- bridge Was Kinder with 10. CLASS A TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD HERE The class A basketball tournament will be held at Lexington, March 2 3, and 4. Fourteen teams have en- tered. They are, Benkelman, Broken Bow, Cozad, Curtis, Gothenburg, Holdrege, Grant, Imperial, Kearney, Lexington, McCook, North Platte, Ogallala and Ravenna. Some of the best teams in the state are entered in this tourney. Cozad has won 14 games in a row to remain undefeated. Kearney is rapidly improving with every game. Curtis and Holdrege are two of the leading teams in the Southwest con- ference. Let Us In say the students when they drop around at the MINUTE MAN Speak, cabinet members. I -- I K HATS ' that look prim and neat, at Mother needs 98c - 81.88 ' 'me' , Grandmother BAUMGARTNER'S wr needs 'me- K So have a photo taken I-1 E while you're Graduation Time is coming- Purchase a Watch for the gift McKEE in your Blooming MM Youth! HEBREW STUDIO - TRI -P LYDE AYLOR ANYTHING CAN BOB UP NOW No wonder the Cornhuskers and Sooners had a bobbing time at the track meet a few weeks ago. What with six Bobs on the Nebraska team it really became a game of Bobbity- bob-bob. Featured in the meets were the Bobs - Simmons, Mills, Kahler, Newman, Morris and Beltz. Add to that Lexington's Bob De- Fruiter who is not yet in the var- sity matches, but who recently en- tered an exhibition relay and helped wind a bobbin that threaded a new freshman record for the Scarlet and Cream in the stadium. FORCED LANDING NO. 2 If Alice Sorensen, one of the members of that news writing posse, was out for a scoop, she got it- got scooped by Mr. Ashton. If she vias out for a new skiing record on the north stairs she missed it-lack- ed three steps of equaling a new high iwe mean low? reached last week by one of our teachers. Any- way, it was a long hard fall that resulted in badly bquised knees and ankles. Too bad, Alice. Our sugges- tion-place a tumbler's mat on the landing and carpet the north stairs. FAMILY GETS JITTERY That the news of Miss Hanson's propensities for falling downstairs reached Kansas is evident from nephew's letter. After describ- has her ing improvements made recently in the basement of his home, he says Of course we can't let Lillian go down the siairway. She will have to view the innovation from an out- side window - the one with the screen on. RELIEF TO GRAMMARIANS Somebody has invented a talking machine to be on exhibition at the San Francisco World's Fair. We bet the idea originated with some pro- fessor of English, gone mad from listening to, If I'd a knowed you was goin', I'd da sawed you off. WHICH-PLUS OR MINUS Should basketball be scored on an algebraic and geometric basis? Frank Colucci, junior high school coach at Flint, Mich., seems to think so. He says, It is easier to com- m't a personal foul that to make a free throw. They ought to have plus and minus basketball. When a foul is made, one point should be subtracted. Field goals should range from one to five points depending QLEXINGTCN CLARION 'VUL. 4 MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1939 NO. 12 Curtis Takes Class 'A' Tourney 24-223 Kearney Wins Second Place Honors 3 Holdrege Gives Kearney SENIORS T0 GIVE i Close Competition COMEDY OF MYSTERY - In Se 'F '2 S ' i Wings of the Morning, senior' gclass play recently selected by Mr. iVander Beek, is a comedy of sus- ipense and purpose that leads to self- ievolution and a clearer notion of an individual's p.ace in society. In an isolated region, on the knob iof a hill, surrounded by apparently ilimitless forest, is the strangest of :strange houses. Well, that's the set- Iting. Tryouts were held last week Lbut the cast has not been announced. i 0UTPUT TESTS GIVEN ETO BEGINNING TYPISTS ! To get an idea of their capacity lfor actual work in an office, the be- 'ginning typists tested themselves in an output test for an hour. Mari- anne Zimmenman headed the speed 'list by typing 12 letters, with an 'average of 3 errors per letter. i Best accuracy record goes to Ar- ileen Burkey, who wrote six letters 'with one-half error per letterg next, to Evangeline Lindblade and Opal Meister, each writing eight letters lwith an error average of one per Iletter. TSPELLERS TO COMPETE ,IN JUNIOR BUSINESS l The two jun'or business cfasses Substantiatlng their right to call themselves the Southwest Confer- ence basketball champions of 1938- 39, the Curtis Aggies edged out the fast, rangy Kearney Bearcats, 24-22, lhere in the Class A tournament, ,Saturday evening, March 4. J In the first round Wednesday af- lternoon and evening, all favorites won. Curtis took Benkelman, 25-12: Gothenburg downed Grant, 29-115 Holdrege snapped Ogallala, 37-203 Cozad swamped Broken Bow, 40-143 Kearney romped over Ravenna 40-20. Beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, the second round saw Curtis tri- umph over North Platte, 26-18, after trailing in the early part of the lgarne. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Thurs- day, the quick-moving' Kearney five swept the McCook Bison into the shade 37-33. Perhaps the biggest up- set of the basketball season came when the high-tensioned Cozad Hay- makers snapped before the inspired Gothenburg quintet, and lost 32-33 in the last four seconds. At 9 p.m. the Lexington Minute Men and Hol- drege Dusters battled to a 31-27 vic- tory for Holdrege. In the semi-finals on Friday eve- ming, Kearney and Holdrege played la thrilling encounter with Kearney finish'ng in the lead 31 29 The sec taught 'by Mr. Ashton will meet inlond Ha Showed that Gbthenburgy a spelling battle, VV'ednesday, March ,7, at 4 o'clock. 1 Those elected from the second per- iod class are: Herbert Brown, Ar- ithur Anderson, Jack Jacobson, Leola7 lWillets, Delores Kopf, and Sarah Warren. Those fighting for the fifth period tare: Max Bourne, LeRoy Reutlinger, !Bob Norton, Verna Snyder, Elizabeth 'Rinehart, and Cecilia Revera. The words will be taken from the ,first thirteen chapters of the junior lbusiness text. Each person will be allowed five errors before he is con- sidered out. The Hrst side to make twenty-tive errors, surrenders. lon the position from which it is Qshot. Hard Shots should count more, lfor the floor is divided off in zones. lWe like the game as it is. Frank lhas an idea there, but is doesn't lsound like basketball. Maybe it's crokinole. Y :who had fought gloriously to down ,Cozad the night before, was an easy ,prey to the one-play technique of the Curtis Aggies. Curtis stalked off with a 35-17 victory. In the finals Saturday night, Cur- tis squeezed past Kearney 24-22. Curtis led 16-9 at the half, but Kear- ney made a royal comeback to loop in field goals to tie Curtis 22-22 in the closing minutes. A timely shot from center court snatched the hon- ors and the trophy for Curtis. According to Monday's World- Herald, Elson, Curtis, Journey, Kear- ney, forwards: Hollenbeck, Holdrege, center: Corrigan, Kearney and Fish- er, Curtis, guards, were selections for the all-tourney basketball team chosen after the district Class A meet. Kenneth Elson,'Curtis for- ward who paced scorers with 49 points in four games, was outstand- ing player. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor ...... .......... M arjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor .. .. ........ Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, lllaurene Banks, Bob Bailey, Dean Lantz, Mary Ellen Davidson, Irvin II'alker, Elsie Evert, Betty June Cowles CJunior Highl. 367 ENLIST The call came-all must go. Each had a hope: each had a prayer. They knew they went to conquer or to be conquered. The going was a bit hard-a pang of fear, yet a flicker of hope. Each one was encouraged by a buddy. Then the time arrived-they were checked and treated, sent on to the front. Sagging hearts and dragging feet. They seemed to be unprepar- ed-no defense against the dreaded enemy. The shooting was incessant, still there must have been a Higher Power in charge, for the dead still totaled zero. It seemed that the shots had been coming for hours and scarcely a person remained unwounded. Then slowly, one by one, each per- son was all through. The ammuni- tion was low and re-enforcement ceased to come. They must wave the spotless flag. Then one, two - all were going West. The door stood open. Again they were received, but into another atmosphere. Yes, their life had just begun- all had survived the Tuberculin test given February 27, in L.H.S. IN RETROSPECT It's all over now-the basketball season. Many times you have tri- umphed: many times in defeat hot tears have been on the verge of streaming down your cheeks. We on the outside can see your side as well the dying moments of the fray when all of you fought together - the parting handclasp of one of your comrades leaving the floor. Yes, the season is over, but it isn't gone. The following paragraphs, which were written in an English test, may be interesting to you Clarion read- ers: You Can't Take It With You is the best movie I have seen this year. I say this, not because it won the award, but because when I left the theater it made me want to have more friends and a little less pride. There was just one fault to my notion. If everyone did just as he pleased, there might be a few things that have to be done that no one would like to do. What would hap- pen thcn?-Durwood Gollehon. Robin Hood is the best movie I have seen this year. It showed how the lower class of people were treat- ed in Robin Hood's time. It was ex- citing and adventurous. It had a good love story in it. I also liked 'the characters in the movie. The r I 1 tcchnicolor made it beautiful as well as interesting.-Bill Kelly. I intend to enroll in the college entrance class next year because I think it will be of great value to me in preparing for college. I need more guammar and literature, and guess that class is the place to get it. I need big assignments to give me a taste of how hard I will have to work when I go to college.fl3ill Staton. My idea of a good book is one in which the author seems not biased. I like a little tragedy, romance and a little mystery all in one without their being too much of any one of these. I also like a book that is helpful and Worthwhile-something one can observe and retain. I like to read for pleasure, but I feel that I can find interesting and informative material. For example, I read Lighted Windows, a love story written about Alaska and I enjoyed it, and I learned most about that land and their customs.-Gladys Ozanne. v 4 i i 1 1 1 LOOKING FORWARD By Bill Kelly Did you ever stop to think What you are going to do, When you are through with school And school is through with you? Are you going to be a loafer And loll through every day? Or just a wee bit better, And work on the W. P. A.? Some of you will be lawyers, And practice in the courtsg Others will be good doctors, And some will take up sports. Some will become merchants, And sell their ready Wearg While others will be aviators, And fly ships through the air. Some will make good farmers, And till the black rich soilg Some will be mechanics, And Work in grease and oil. As for me, I think I'll travel To many different places: And see every little country, And new and different faces. Early American Toiletries scented with Old Spice -.at-. STEWART'S K 4 V Spend Your Leisure Time at a Friendly Place MINUTE MAN PO ' A Friendly 9, D A 7 Rememberance R Gig that IT ' , ' gl will be ' Appreciated PHDTUERHPH? Your Picture l HEBREW STUDIO as that we see on the floor. f , Being bosom pals is a great thing,i K: and we feel that you accomplishedi G-'it 5 drink 0f fm- ' something in that last very gallant- Fun and Health- Join Our la- g,1:f.'9wii.F ly fought game. Several of you have Buy a Maltcd Milk at Rollins iw W! played your last basketball game,i H L- Q - Xf but you'll think of the memories you! BARM0RE,S Siffify Qffglf iw... can take yith youfremembrance in! I I 1 , 1, ,- Q If ,.,.. 18th ,- yn.: Try a big juicy CARI- PAIR FREE if Hamburger from the ,fri l I ' DEW DROP INN ' C THE KUTZ SHOP my RESE ' VES At an invitational conference held Saturday, February 18, in the Fort Kearney hotel, and given by the Kearney Girl Reserves, eleven Lex- ington girls were present. Kearney, Hastings, Holdrege, Overton and Lexington were represented at this dinner which more than 125 attend- ed. The president of each group gave a short speech telling of acti- vities during the year and repre- sentatives from each town gave a part of the program. The main speaker of the evening was Miss Ruth Kelly, who took a trip to England last summer and attend- ed Oxford University. Her subject was Customs of English Girls. Those attending from Lexington were: Evangeline Lindblade, Mary- lyn Lindblade, Frances Orthman, Alice Sorensen, Frances Jane How- ell, Jean Smith, Wilma Chadwick, Janice Cook, Charlotte Newman and Elna Beal, the sponsor. SPEAKER DEBUNKS FRAUDSQ SHOWS TRICKS A program to debunk all magical racketeers was given February 21, by the National Program Service, in the high school auditorium. Mr. VVilliam Cook, entertainer, proved to the students that people who sell predictions and advice from supernatural sources are deliber- ately swindling one-fifth of the American public out of S125,000,000 a year. Mr. Cook exposed the methods of spirit mediums, fraudulent astrol- ogers, fortune tellers and numerolo- gists. He said that he did not wish to expose the methods of magicians, because they display their art for entertainment only. After the demonstrations of fraud-- ulent mediums and explanation of messages appearing magically on a s'ate, Mr. Cook drew astonished gasps from the students when he produced a few magic tricks him- self with cards and rings, merely for their entertainment. Mixing checkers with basketball, two teams in a recent tournament at Fox Lake, Ill., played Hgive away in order not to be classed as the runner-up, because only first and third prizes had been offered. The score at the end of the half was 0-0. Then one of the players got the idea of making points for his oppon- ent. Quickly the opposing team fol- lowed suit. The game ended with neither team scoring for itself, but each had a b'g tally. foo- QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ In remembrance of Dorothy Paz-ker's presence here as a student, in recognition of her patience under suffering, and in sorrow at the passing of one in the springtime of youth, the high school pauses to ex- press sympathy to the bereav- ed family. A.: ---------------------- :4 CURTIS AGGIES STOP MINUTE MEN 27-21 With both teams starting out at an even pace, the Curtis Aggies de- feated the Lexington Minute Men here 27-21, February 24. During the first quarter the Min- ute Men had a good defense and both teams guarded close. When the quarter ended the score was 5-6, Curtis leading. Elson, of Curtis, was the main point-maker in the second quarter when he looped ,in 9 of their 11 points. The Aggies played a linger- ing defense and waited for set-ups before they attempted to shoot. Lex- -ington slipped in 8 points to trail the Aggies, 13-17, as the half ended. In the third quarter the defense tightened on both teams. In the -middle of the quarter, the Minute Men tied the score, 17-17, to put the crowd in an uproar. The period ended 23-19 with the Aggies on top. With the tally 19-23, the Minute Men hit the hoop for one field goal in the fourth quarter. The Aggies slipped in two goals for a total of 4 points, but the Aggies held their undefeated season's record and clos- ed 27-21. FACULTY BEATS OVERTON BY-SCORE OF 39-22 The Lexington high school faculty turned floor men again to show the lstudent athletes some Once upon a time stunts when they defeated the Overton faculty 39-22 here, Febru- ary 22. All eyes were on Cheetah Miller when he upped fifteen points, and no one could overlook Tarzan Thorpe when he unloaded nine. . Sprinter Russ Dills may be from Missouri, but he did the showing. He just wasn't made to miss. Angle Holbein couldn't be beat- en in his tricky offense and defense. It must be 'fthe five per cent. I Farmer Cress? Certainly he was 'there. Did you see that side shot? Yeah, Man! Knick-Knaicks to ,add style and brighten a girl's room at ROSENBERGFS 1 g 1 i .lulmier 2 'Rei Mn By Donna June Cowles The eighth grade has gone back to their kindergarten days and has to have pictures drawn on the board to explain about adverbs and nega- tives. The artist is Miss Clapper. Miss Norton's 8 B arithmetic class was studying proportions in recipes. There was a recipe for a cake. Robert Snowden and Stanley w 'Taylor made the cake and brought it to school. The class ate it and said it was very good. Miss Starr's gym 7th and 8th grade classes are planning to have a volleyball tournament soon. A lit- tle more practicing is all that is needed. HOME ECONOMICS CLASS SERVES DINNER Members of the sophomore home economics class, under the direction of Miss Leech, prepared and served a three-course dinner to the school board and city council last Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the home economics room of the high school. They were seated at one long T- shaped table which was decorated with winter plants. The menu con- sisted of tomato juice cocktail, cube steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, rolls, Waldorf salad, butterscotch sundaes, and wafers. Eigin Anniversary Sale Watches 3524.75 Reduced to 819.75 McKEE'S ' X If you stop to think, You'll Think to Stop at MAY'S SWEET SHO? - 'T .QCLEJ-EJNINGEQ: Meet Spring svaessww . I 7 X I. with a. C ' -f-edgy' X:-,I O E .,5,,3,,,f .,,. .egg Clean DELIVER Neat Suit Reconditioned at 126 - LINCOLN'S - 126 HOLBEIN'S UNIOR HIGH TOURNEY TEAM MXWGWNHWWRHMHHWE Reading left to right, standing: Allen Evans, Clyde Adams, Coach Fred Holbein, Merle John- son, Jack Turley. Seated: Glenn Kring, Clyde Searles, Dean France, Jack Jacobson and Blllie Speak. fHebrew Photo by Courtesy of Lexington Clipperj Junior High Takes Tournament, 18-16, Against Strong Gothenburg Quint 3 Winning Shot Drops In Final Moments Another trophy was added to the Lexington honor case Saturday night, February 17, when the junior high team, coached by Fred W. Hol- bein, won two points in the lead of Gothenburg in the third annual junior high tournament. Evans, scoring in the closing min- utes of the tourney, brought Lex- ington out in front. The team ral- lied and held their opponents from scoring. The first quarter ended 5-4 with Lexington in the lead: the second 7-5 with Gothenburg high. Taking over the lead in the third period, 12-9, they were closely pur- sued by the Swedes until the game ended, 18-16, in favor of Lexington. Other interesting games in the contest included Cozad and Bertrand with Bertrand superior, 24-163 Over- ton and Lexington, with Lexington Ttougher by a score of 32-22g Cozad l and Holdrege tangling with I-Ioldrege finish'ng in the first row 20-93 Lex- ington B's and Gothenburg B's with Lexington outclassing Gothen- burg, 8-15. The Lexington junior high tearn's well-earned basketball trophy is 18 inches in height. The base is of black metal about four inches square, s'x and one-half inches high, On one side is a gold plate on which an inscription will be placed. On top of the base is a gold plated figure of a basketball player eleven and one-half inches tall. It represents him poised with his arm stretched upward and with a small gold bas- ketball on his hand as if making a left-handed shot. Minute Regzrves won from Smithfield, 40-23, here February 24, as the curtain dropped for the sea- son. FREETHROWS Three Lexington Minute Men have recently received certificates of hon- orable mention in all-state football this year. These certificates were awarded by the Omaha World-Her- ald. The boys who received them were: Sparkp1ug Stuckey, senior quarterback, Clyde Taylor, senior thalfbackg and Don Richards, junior tackle. HAGADONE'S CAFE Where You Eat Low New Spring Silk Dresses in pastels and prints. Any size, at only S-1.75 EVANS SHOP 1 Phoqnix vita-Bloom There was astore called VON'S, t They sell all powders-even Finish the year with P0n,d's: I 790 51.00 81.15 Get what you want there at so 5011001 SUPPUBS fl'0m low a fare- PATHS BOOTERIE Even three-cent stamps and bon-buns. BAUMGARTNER,S 9.33 WHAT'S WRONG HERE? Mr. Vander Beek's classes con- tributed the following definitions in the six weeks' test. An adverb is a part of speech which tells what is a short story about a man's life written by himself. When Miss Hanson read these to the news writ- ing class, not a laugh was spit out. We must be English. BROWN GOES LIMERICKING Ray Brown, amusing himself the other day, wrote the following lim- erick which sort of makes our toes curl in anticipation of next year at the university: There was a smart fellow named Verne, Who thought he learng But at the end He fulfilled all And away from turned. UKISMET! THE MOVING FINGER WRITES AND HAVING WRIT MOVES ONE If fate rewards the good and pun- ishes the wicked, then she is a dou- ble-crosser or too subtle for our car- nal minds. Was it Fate that dealt Bob Heinzelman, Falls City eager the snapped ankle in the closing seconds of the state tourney last Saturday? And was it Fate that immediately showered more laurels for winning a game than most people get in a lifetime? If glory can alleviate pain, it had a good chance to try its power. Stor- ies of Bob cover the sport pages: flowers from Jackson high, Lincoln high and Falls City fill his roomy press notices praise him and his coach: the state trophy stands by his bed. It seems to be a painful, but a glamorous trick prescribed by destiny. To us, there is something more than a victory. The folks in Falls City know Bob for what he is-not for two points. A Nebraska fan wrote the following lines to Bob last week. had nothing to of four years, their fears, the college was 1 I I I I VOL. 4 MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1939 NO. 13 I 5.1.11 InLExINGToN CLARION Pretty Lassies and Handsome Lads To Model Spring Style Revue 33 Evans, Golden Rule, MR. VANDER BEEK PICKS ! Ayers and Kutz SIIOPS SENIIQR PLAY CAST I Will Be Represented Practice has begun On Wings Off The Home Economics club will the M01'T1iUgy Senior C1355 Play, Ufbistage a spring style revue in the der the direction of Mr. Howardlhigh School auditorium at 8 pm., Vander Beek. The cast is as follows: ITue5day, March 28. S1111-1ey Bgurny Joyce Calvert, Evangeline Lind- blade. Loa, Charlotte Reiter. Adrian Powell, Hugh Stuart. David Banning, Don Prasch. Eben Forthright, Arthur Teetor. Tonio Di Silvistri, Harold Riley. Carlotta, Ruth Haworth. Benedetta, Marjorie Carroll. Effie, Mary Ellen Davidson. Miss Wanley, Alice Clark. Mrs. Ellis, Ethel Pedersen. Trudy, Alyce Hofreiter. Ellen, Emogene Diefenbach. Master Geoffrey, John Edwin May. Stanley Gordon, Don Moss. DIST. DECLAM CONTEST T0 BE HERE SATURDAY Seven L. H. S. students will re- present Lexington in the district de- clamatory contest which will be held in the high school auditorium Satur- day evening, March 25. On March 16, a faculty committee chose a final cast for Three's A Crowd, and individual contestants in the three divisions of declamatory readings. In the final cast of the one act play, Three's A Crowd, these char- acters were chosen: Eddie, John Ed- win Mayg Elmer, Hugh Stuart: El- len, Janice Cook: Madeline, Evan- geline Lindbladeg Mr. Johnson, Har- old Riley. Winning first place with the hu- morous reading, Tipping Off Teach- er, is Evangeline Lindblade: Gladys Ozanne will represent the oratorical division with Integrity of Youth. Marylyn Lindblade will give the dra- matic reading, Phoca. -. be best, T0 BOB HEINZELMAN You've borne the crux of being It was, dear Bob, a direful fall crossed, Nearly making you lose allg .Unless, of course, if you had lost, But your spirit from the sideline 'You still could smile as you have Far outstripped the ticker's timeg done The nineteenth second in that game And congratulate the team that won. Cataplllted yOu to fame. There's something more than that And now you've passed a crucial you scored- test Something not measured on the To prove that only good men can board. ' Doris Hirsh, Ellen Diemer, Lois Wells, Doris Johnson and Alice Sor- ,ensen are planning the occasion. Spring costumes from the Evans Shop, the Brown-McDonald Company and the Kutz Shop will be modeled by Doris Hirsh, Alyce Hofreiter, Shirley Bourn, Jean Smith, Dorothy Duryea, Janice Cook, Gail McKee, Dorothy Helen Neff, and Lois Wells. The spring fashions for men will be modeled by Ferdinand Kopf, Bill Kelly, Ivan Evans, Willis Raser, Paul Hanson and John Edwin May. These outfits will be furnished by Ayers Clothing Company. Another feature of the program is a one-act play entitled, t'The Charm of the Old Album The cast is composed of Lillian Stock, Mrs. Bobbin, Margaret Guy, Grandmag Phyllis Hanson, Aunt Lucy, and Ruth Hofferber, Grace. A Bachelor's Dilemma, a short skit showing the troubles of a bach- elor hunting a wife, will also be presented. Charlotte Reiter is the bachelor, Margaret Lauby, the fiap- 'perg Nora Quitmeyer, the old-fash- ioned girl, Virginia Knapple, the ten-cent store typeg Alice Schmidt, the home economics girlg Wilda Orthman, the sob-sister: and Olive French, the Negro mammy. During the style show and be- tween the features, instrumental and vocal music will be furnished by members of the club. BILL HOFFERBER WINS UNION PACIFIC HONORS Bill Hofferber, senior, has been awarded the Union Pacific scholar- ship which is good for one year's tuition in any agricultural school in the United States. Bill expects to use his at the University of Nebras- ka. A five hundred word story of the applicant's experience in vocational agriculture and a scrapbook were required for competition. His high school record was also taken into consideration. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor .,................ Marjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor ............... Bill Banks Associate Editor ...... ........ R ny Brown Columnist .,................ Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Manrene Banks, Bob Bailey, Dean Lantz, Mary Ellen Davidson, Irvin VValker, Elsie Evert, D 0 n n it June , Cowles CJunior Highj. FILCHERS' METHODS One of the most disgusting habits of L.H.S. students is borrowing pa- per, both with and without permis- sion. Almost seventy-five per cent of the students have to listen to this tiring question daily, May I borrow some paper? There are two or three pupils who Went through the whole first se- mester without buying paper. Yet they go to shows, eat candy daily, and chew gum. It seems these pu- pils could go without candy one day in two Weeks and buy five cents' worth of paper. Oh, No! They would rather venture to a friend's locker and quietly put a few sheets of pa- per into their own book. In several instances, boys have told the teachers they had paper in their locker. When they left the rooms to get the paper, they took it out of a neighbor's locker. Some- times they took assignments also, but realizing these would do them no good they threw the papers away. Nice and handy ffor the other fellow.J DON'T LET IT GET YOU In the spring a young man's fancy -Yes, folks, here I am again, brighter and fresher than ever. It's been a year now since I've been in your hair and made you feel so drowsy. Now you can start wish- ing school were out so you could go been going ever since then. Now and then someone gets fa- cetious and adds a few lines like, In spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to . . . What the girls have been thinking about all win- ter. BURN 'EM UP Would you like to burn up the cinders or at least get them to smoking? If you have the ambition to make tracks around the oval for L.H.S., check out some track equip- ment and give it a try. Lexington wants another good track team and can have it with athletes who have a string of de- termination commencing above the eyebrows and running down to the points of their spikes. Some of the fellows say they do not have the ability. How do they lknow if they have never tried? Don't be like that. Get out there land show that you know what it's lall about. l . 'Ni . i H03 il H0 yi Emogene Diefenbach, co-editor of the 1939 yearbook, is a girl that 'takes part in several extra curricul- 'ar activities, but whose aim in 'school is not just to get good grades but to learn. History rates first place among her favorite studies, and her desire is to become a li- brarian. She is an active member of the Girl Reserves and was on the Clar- ion staff last year. For three years she has been a memebr of the high school band. She also takes drama- tic work in her stride. Last year ,she played the part of the maid in ,the junior class play, Peg O' My Heart. This year she is in Wings gof the Morning, the senior class lplay- Besides all these school activities, Sl-.. , ,Emogene is very much interested I X . and active in the church. One of her Q5 greatest activities in the church is My serving as president of the Epworth 4:3 iLeague. We swept the floor clean four weeks ago . . . Last time it snowed -no dust-and the effect was tre mendous, so now Pocahontas sweeps iagain Lois Wells and Wayne ,Young are drifting-Wayne went to iCozad for one of his last products land scooped up a mere Dot-Ger- man Orchids go to Lola: for lshe does deserve them after going with three different fellows, four nights in succession. But, when she ,turns those heaters oniGene Dough- ty and Norma Delap have a perman- ent infatuation-Don't disappoint us now and make it only temporary . . . Willis has definitely decided his lifetime occupation . . . Me thinks, says Willis, I'll be a missionary and migrate out to Ogorsolkaf' Melvin, Cecil and Wilma Zimmer, from Gothenburg, entered the tenth, ninth and eighth grades respectively Hobo and All America Girls' Shirts 31.00 EVANS SHOP ii . X If you stop to think- You'll think to stop at MAY'S SWEET SHOP GRADUATION COMES l Clever Watches for Boys and Girls swimming and whatnot. Forget it.Ilast week. MCKEE You can't do that, but you can sit in study hall and wonder Why those . , wires run across the top of the 4 room, and how Pete Banks can Novelty Hope Crests . ,tiff rx Z Sleep so soundly, and how Old those for every convenience. Join Our , JL? y shades are on the library windows. Frgm Rollins in SI i. Yes, folks, I haven't missed sincel ' , Hosiery - ' i- old man Tennyson wrote about me ROSENBERGS Club 1513! 'W in Locksley Hall. Yes, sir, I've - . .ii-E - - 5 fZiE1':..q.,..f.'-gilf,e I . .Z'.'.1r ', S , I 13th ' '.i,1i,, Humming Bird Hosiery pecla PAIR Chiffon Hose FREE 790 'SLO0 3 thread . . 69c pr. I I k ! 9 f PAT S BOOTERIE BAUMGARTNER S THE KUTZ SHOP Newsettes ' L.H.S. extends sympathy 1n her recent bereavement. b::::::::::::::::::o:::::4 Si sigh ' F 1 1 To Maxine Boggs, sophomore, tx Qu., l The picture Union Pacific will have special significance for Miss Hanson because an old friend, Mr. Grewell, from York, is in it. The producer sent for him in January and his daughter took him to Cali- fornia. Mr. Grewell is the only liv- ing person who was present at the driving of the famous spike. He is 93 years old. Ellen Diemer, junior, is moving to Grand Island this week. She has lived in Lexington for about three years and regretted leaving L.H.S. very much. Junior and senior high school stu- dents viewed the beauty, sports, cus- toms, and products of the Hawaiian Islands in films shown in the audi- torium at 12:40 p.m., March 16. SCOUT HONOR EXERCISES TO BE HELD AT L.H.S. The Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held at the Lexington high school auditorium tomorrow, March 21. Mr. Art Johnson, of Kearney, will act as chairman. The court will be preceded by a one-act play, Three's A Crowd, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Scouts from Cozad, Elmcreek, Kearney, Riverdale, Ravenna, Shel- ton, Gibbon, Miller and Lexington will be present. Lexington boys in troop 143 re- ceiving merits for Second class are: Clyde Johnson, Warren Davidson, LeRoy Reutlinger. Merit badges will go to Pat Delahunty, Jim Kelly, and Neil Kugler. Those receiving Second class awards from troop 144 are: Robert Spuhler, George Casper, Del- mar Swanson, Stanley Haworth, Kenneth Beran and Ralph Falkin- burg. Merit badges will be present- ed to Frances Fagot, Bill Bates, Bill Berquist and Tom Oldfather. MEETS CLASSMATE Miss Gertrude Robinson attended a silver tea held by the Wesleyan Service Guild at Kearney, March 12. Miss Pearl Fosnot, of Davenport, . i 5 COMMERCIAL PUPILS ENTER CONTESTS Speed is essential in this modern age, but accuracy is, too, as Miss Soker's typing classes are discover- ing while preparing for the District Commercial Contest to be held soon. They are also Working on the B. E. W. project contest. In this con- test they are given different prob- lems in business, and they have to write letters for each situation. BRUNETS PREFERRED Now the girls step up to take the blows. A survey by the Ladies Home Journal proves that the bru- nets rank high when preferred by 59 per cent of all men. The blondes come in as second choice and the titian beauties enter on a 10 per cent margin. But, cease to worry, girls, you're all preferred. The question of Amer- ican women being spoiled raised a decidedly positive answer. But, who spoiled them? The men, of course. In order of their distastefulness, bad traits are: extravagance, nag- ging, jealousy, bossiness and high temper. Fastidiousness and slouchi- ness follow. In other words, men want no extremes. The most at- tractive qualities to men are com- panionship, intelligence, good cooks, but beauty rated a mere 22 per cent. At last men have realized beauty isn't all. And behold 62 per cent say the females of today do too much pet- tmg. They might be fooled upon a visit to Lexington. 'To FRESHMEN CINDER MEN Here is your chance to show the upperclassmen what you can do. Check out track equipment and pre- pare for the ninth grade track meet which will be held at Gothenburg. April 14. Junior High Coach Hol- bein, plans to enter a team. Nebrr., talked on her work in Cheng- Meet me at tu in the province of Szechwan in uV0N,S,, west China. She has been a mis- sionary there for many years. COSIIIBUCS-S00 OUI' BBW Miss Fosnot was Miss Robinson's4 Assortments classmate when they graduated from' 100 to 51-00 the Nebraska Wesleyan University. K A x DU BARRY Dew Ette Special S3 Value . . S2 STEWART'S School Daze Makes Hungry Days! Eat at HAGADONE'S CAFE B x In Miss Clapper's music class Thelma Wood played a flute solo and Jean Smith played the trombone. Willis Raser gave an interesting ,talk about the trumpet to the class 'and demonstrated how to play it. iWillis also played the Tobacco Auc- ,t1oneer. l Pupils in the eighth grade home economics classes are studying mo- deling and designing. They are learning about colors that will look well on different types of persons. Wanda Zimmer, from Gothenburg, enrolled in Miss Starr's home room two weeks ago in Division 8B. KIPLING'S FAMOUS POEM MAKES MOVIE HISTORY Gunga Din, RKO picture in- spired by Rudyard Kipling's heroic poem, will be shown in the Majestic theater soon. The immortal line You're a bet- ter man than I am, Gunga Din, will take on new and greated sig- nificance in the movie. If you crave a combination of ac- tion, love, and thrills, Gunga Din should be satisfying. 1 The F. F. A. will have a banquqet in honor of their fathers tomorrow night, March 21, at the K. C. hall. The Catholic ladies will serve the dinner. This is an innovation for the club. BARMORE'S 1c SALE Enough Said ! V A dime willv do the best for I 'emg Thcy'll shine like the rest of em! Shoe Shines at NIMIE'S F ga D It's out of season, 121 Q' . ' 'ij But lt,S in ' t l - pnaraannpuv S y e Being shot at HEBREW STUDIO BASKETBALL PERSONNEL BOB BAILEY, senior, who played his second and last year as forward for the Minute Men, was a iierce defensive Hghter as Well. It would be difficult to find a fel- low who would be more faithful in training that this small packet of T.N.T. Bob likes basketball better than any other sport, but if he had not liked it so well, he would still have given all he had to his team, for' Bob has a fixed notion that there is only one way to do any task set set before him. Dependability, integrity and cour- age! Bob, that's Lexington's meas- ure for a Minute Man whether he Wins or loses. CAPTAIN BANKS, tall, lanky senior guard, has the distinction of being chosen honorary captain for the second consecutive year. This is evidently a tribute to his personality and accomplishments as a player. Pete has shown some real Min- ute Man fight in his high school ca- reer. He has lettered three years and has been outstanding in his sportsmanship as evidenced by the vote of his teammates. Many times his six-foot-two-inch frame has been a great help on re- bounds. Through persistence and hard work, Bill has become a leader in many school activities as well as in basketball. He will be missed greatly next year. JITTER BUGS WIN HI-Y TOURNAMENT March 14 was a great day for the Hi-Y. The fun came from the annual Hi-Y basketball tournament of three games. The first round showed Dean Stuc- key's Dribble-Pusses 13 points to Don Richards' Light-Winds 12. The second game was 27-18 in favor of Bob Bailey's Jitter-Bugs over Ray Brown's Every-Man-For- Himself. In the final scramble the Dribble Pusses were under the weather, 15- 31, with the .litter Bugs on top of the world with the championship. Charlotte Newman, Dorothy Helen Neff, John Edwin May and Irvin Walker went to Beatrice last Friday to attend the state Epworth League convention being held there Friday and Saturday. The teachers of L.H.S. surprised Mr. Thorpe, librarian, Friday eve- ning after school with a birthday party. Before refreshments of ice cream and cake, the teachers all joined in singing Happy Birthday. CLYDE T A Y L O R, high-tipping center, moved to Lexington from Overton in his junior year and start- ed fighting for the Minute Men. Clyde usually gets the tip off and he handles the ball skillfully. His art and dogged determination have not only scaled the rim for 106 points to take first scoring honors ,for the team this year, but have !probably kept just as many points away from his opponents. As one of the fine offensive and .defensive centers of the Southwest conference, he was given Honorable Mention in a closely contested race for all-conference teams. Always eager for the game, al- ways an all-time fighter. Clyde is numbered with those who will ever lbe remembered for giving their best 'for L.H.S. DON RICHARDS, junior, plays 'both center and guard position on gthe basketball team. Don handles his two hundred pounds with ease 'and skill. Toar has had one year of bas- ketball on the varsity team and will ,have another one in 1940. He will probably be one of the main players next year. Don usually has the advantage over his opponent with his height and weight. On rebound shots Don is right there to get them, and us- ,ually is able to hit the hoop in a game. I WAYNE SPEAK, the sensation of Midget basketball last year, is now playing with the first team. I As a forward, he is able to drib- ble about, pass and break into the open for good shots. His teammates say that when Speak gets a hot Lstreak, there is no stopping him from making baskets. DEAN STUCKEY, sophomore guard, is expected to do things in his remaining two years. His de- ceptive swift passing and dribbling are his outstanding abilities at the court game. Rupe has shown signs of a con- sistent scorer. As this sophomore settles down with experience he will become a great problem for oppon- ents. Several times this year, his center court fiip at a critical mo- i I BILL MINGUS, a junior playing his second year at forward on the varsity team, was very agile on the basketball iioor as he twisted and turned to hit the hoop from all angles. Usually able to outwit his oppon- ent, Bill exhibited unusual ability to pivot and get away from his man. Bill was one of the men to be on the Honor Mention list in the South- west Conference, and he chalked up 93 points to take second place scor- ing honors for the season. He will have another chance to play next year and should prove to be very to the team. STUCKEY, senior guard, of the best defensive dread- that the Minute Men have had in a long time. Although not possessing great height, Jack had a fire and a sprightliness that puts him in the right place at the right time. His timing on rebounds often thwarted the aim of the opposing tossers, and made six-footers wish for a few ex- tra inches. On a fast break he fre- quently stopped two players from scoring against the Minute Men. Two years at varsity basketball were two years of fight and loyalty to L.H.S. Long will the name of Jack Stuckey live in the memories of the sports lovers of Lexington high. valuable JACK was one naughts When you have a date Come into Pop's And have a Steak! MINUTE MAN n ' 1 You Shall Prosper if you use Shell MORGAN OIL COMPANY E x . WE l-IELDYOU - - LOOKMGMT Spring w.ll 6 X come on 2- . ,Seb forever ment. cleared the way to victory. gQisoQ lf' your Suit - - V -4 is cleaned 9,79 Get the needed pep -i at to carry on from la Bowl of Chili LINCOLN'S DEW DROP -INN 126 126 BASKETBALL JU NIOR PARADE VYRL ANDERSON 'Handy Andy ARVELLA ANTHONY My Dear Miss Anthony BILL BRITTON 4'Jesse James WARREN BROWN Gay Desperado DELLAMAY CORDER Make A Wish BERDINE DAISS Mannequin JUANITA FISHER 'I Met My Love Again OLIVE FRENCH Hzazau JEAN BANKS Little Princess V ALDA BICE Topper MARJORIE BELLEW BETTY BRANSON Wise Girl RAY BROWN Sky Giant Shall We Dance ROY CLARK Keep Smiling ARLEN E BURKEY JAN ICE COOK Fit For A King ELLEN DIEMER Three Loves Has Diemer BILL DOUGHTY UA Man of Affairs GERALD GLENN Little Tough Guy DONALD GUNN Sing, You Sinners vs Thrill Of A Lifetime ELSIE EVERT Boy Meets Girl BETTY FELLERS Service de Luxe MARIETTA HAGADONE I'11 Take Romance BILL HATTING Pride Of The West 4 WANDA HIGH DARRELL HOLLIBAUGI-I Vivacious Lady DOROTHY HODGSON Happy Landing BILL KELLY High, Wide and Handsome AGNES KJAR Way Out West OPAL LAKE Can This Be Dixie DEAN LANTZ Behind the Headlines MARTIN MEYER The GO-Getter NORMA MILLER Rage of Paris TADUO KANDA Fifty Roads to Town MARGARET KEARNEY Stolen Heaven Swing Your Lady RICHARD HUME Easy Living FERDIN AND KOPF Hard To Get BETTY KUMPF 4'Love Is News MARGARET KJAR You're A Sweetheart VIRGINIA KNAPPLE It's Love I'rn After BETTY LUX Quality Street MARJORIE LEMMER This Is My Affair KEITH LOW OPAL MEISTER The Crowd Roars Girl of the Golden West' CLYDE MOORE LaVERE NELSON Merrily We Live On Again-Off Again PATRICIA NAFFZIN GER CHARLOTTE NEWMAN Affairs of Pat You're Only Young Once FRANCES ORTHMAN ELLSWORTH PAGE VICTORIA PRIDEAUX She's Got Everything The Good Earth Victoria, The Great GLADYS OZANNE LYDIA PIESTER NORA QUITMEYER Souls At Sea Drums 'Off To The Races JIM ROBERTS JEAN SMITH BILL STATON Carefree Life Begins In College There's Always A Woman ILENE RUTLEDGE ALICE SORENSEN DOROTHY SPUHLER GangWay My Lucky Star It's All Yours MILTON STEAR DON TEETOR CLEO WESTFALL Stand Up And Cheer Wild and Woolly That Certain Age CLARABELLE SWAN SON MARY JANE THOMAS KEITH WHITE You Can't Have Everything You Only Live Once Listen, Darling HELEN WICKARD WAYNE YOUNG ANNA ROBINSON Hideaway Having A Wonderful Time The Shining Hour VICTOR WRIGHT JAMES ANDERSON ELMA BOGGS Swing That Cheer Jesse James Affairs of Elma QNO PICTURESJ JIM JOHNSON ................... Blonde At Work RUBY MEISTER ........... ............... ' 'Sisters MARY SNYDER ..-............ -- Paradise Express DURWOOD GOLLEHON ..... The Devil Is A Sissy DON RICHARDS ........ 'LYou're In The Army Nowi' MARIE EDMISTEN .......,.. The Young In Heart BILLY BOB MINGUS--- Alexander's Rag Time Band CALVIN EDMISTEN ........ '1Va1ley Of The Giants BILL FOREMAN .............. Wake Up and Live KEVIN MOORE ........... ' 'Every Day's A Holiday RIP LYDE AYLOR TWICE AND TIME FOR TEA Exactly seventy-nine years ago today CApril 35, the first Pony Ex- press passed by Plum Creek qnow Lexington! on the Oregon Trail. The quickest time ever made by the express was when President Lincoln's inaugural address was car- ried 1980 miles from St. Joseph to Sacramento in seven days and sev- enteen hours. VVhee! What a record! But Hughes could have circumverted this old globe twice, and had time for dinner with Katie and an evening on Broadway. BRAIN PLUS BRAWN EQUALS IDEAL ATHLETE We of the Southwest are proud of Kenneth Elson, Curtis junior for- ward, chosen by Gregg McBride for the World-Herald All-Nebraska cage team. Elson is an example of what we would all like to be. He did a smart job of quarterbacking last fall, be- sides being a good punter and pass- er. In basketball he is as slippery as noodles on a spoon as he slides by his guards. He is a softballer, too. Nor is athletics his only feat. For three successive years, Ken has been the only Curtis student to make a straight scholastic record of HEJ' Now for those who believe that a he-man must scorn the fine arts- he plays the French horn in band and orchestra, sings tenor in the Curtis a cappella choir and boys' chorus, is soloist in the Curtis Methodist church. Last year he Won highly superior in the district and national music contests. We feel that Elson is outstanding because he has this all-around abil- ity, and because he has the sense to establish a firm foundation schol- asticallyg the capacity to develop the finest of arts-music, a high re- gard for values in his choice of professions-the ministry. Go to it, Ken. As a Southwest protege you have the best wishes of teammates and opponents. In a cage or gridiron battle we'll make you fight every inch of the Way. If We win, we'll know our victory is well- earned, if we lose, we'll have the remembrance that we were battling with a fellow who makes every deed the measure of a man. 32 l l i 4 LEXINGTON CLARION VOL. 4 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1939 NO. 14 Artistic Lads and Lassies Place 23 Sweepstakes Go To G. I.g ll Lexington Places Third I Lexington placed third at the an- nual art fair of Kearney last week. 'Walnut Junior high school of Grand 'Island won the sweepstakes prize. Only two points separated the scores of Lexington and Bayard, who placed second. Exhibits from twenty schools were judged. I Grand Island will receive a large lreproduction of Sailboat, painted by Karl Leipold. Those receiving awards from Lex- ington were the following: Crayon- first, Harriet Burnett: Crayonex- first, Millicent Miller, Stencil--first, Donna Wierauch, second, Mary Ran- ldallg Quitling-Iirst, Betty Orthman, isecond, Millicent Miller, third, Doro- I Kearney Annual Art Fair f:Z::t33:::::?:::::::::::1 H 11 FAMOUS 11 1: EVENTS, BIRTHDAYS ,, 0 -- U 1: April 6 - Washington elected 4' resident, 1789. 4, p H 4, April 6-U. S. enters World ll I' war, 1917. if April 7-William Wordsworth, 0 1770. , fi April 12-Henry Clay, 1777. I+ 1: April 13-Thomas Jefferson, ll 1743. U 1: April 14 - President Lincoln ,, 0 shot by J. Wilkes BO0th, X 1865. 0 4' A ril 15-Titanic sank with ll P ll 4, 1600 persons, 1912. 0 lr t:::::::::::::::::::::::1. DECLAMATORY HONORS GO TO COZAD PLAY The annual District IV declam tory contest, involving fifty-five s lections and plays, was held at Le ington, Saturday, March 25. Lexington's classifications were follows: humorous division-Evangeb ine Lindblade, excellent, dramatic Marilyn Lindblade, averageg orator- ical-Gladys Ozanne, goody one-a play, Three's A Crowd, good. With Which,Is the Way to Bos- ton, Cozad walked off with t 34- e- X.. BS ct he only superior given in one-act plays. Olen Brake in this play was rat best boy actor in the contest a Mary C. Lemke was awarded seco best actress. Bertha Carter's Latin students W ed nd nd LATIN CLUB PRESENTS PROGRAM IN ASSEMBLY A program, sponsored by Miss y d presented in the high school au torium at 10:30 a.m., March 29. Richard Hume read the Lord's Pra er in Latin. Two short plays, A Day Witho Latin, and A Strange Book, we given. The cast of the former w as follows: John May, Mr. Brow Josephine Speigel, Mrs. Brown: Dor- othy Spuhler, their daughter Alic Laurence Tyler, their son Bob. T 3.5 i- y- ut re HS T12 91 he cast of the second included: Fran- ,ces Orthman, Mrs. Tarletong her guests - Margaret Kjar as Miss Bush, Marietta Hagadone as Miss Laurel, Laurence Tyler as Mr. Hampton. thy Murryg Painted design-third, .Gerald Roe, honorable mention, La- vona Ransdellg Pen and ink illustra- tion-second, Betty Moles, third, Virginia Walbridge, honorable men- tion, Jack Deninger. The children from Lexington who attended Were: Donna Weirauch, Mary Randall, Lavonna Ransdell, Millicent Miller, Jeanne Neff, Har- riet Burnett, Billy Bates, Francis Fagot, Jim Haworth, Billy Speak, Stanley Haworth, Carroll Loudon. Those taking cars were: Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Burnett, Mrs. Milton Neff, and l'Miss Geiger. ' ,JUNIORS COP HONORS IN SCHOLARSHIP Thirteen students in L.H.S. earned four A's and A pluses in major subjects for term of the lowing is the .ing: the first six weeks' second semester. Fol- best with juniors lead- Seniors- Af A Ruth Longly ............... 1 3 Jack Schultz ............... 2 2 :Hugh Stuart ................ 3 D1 Juniors- Jean Banks ................. 4 lMarjorie Bellew ............. 1 3 Janice Cook ................ 2 2 Nora Quitmeyer ............ 2 2 Mary Snyder ............... 4 Sophomores- Gladys Henderson ........... 2 3 Olive Page ................. 1 3 Freshmen- Verna Snyder .............. 2 2 Elizabeth Reinhart .......... 3' 1 Betty Moles ................ 1 3 The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor .................. Marjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor ............... Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Maurc-ne Banks. Bob Bailey, Dean Lnntz, lilary Ellen Davidson, Irvin WValker, Elsie Evert, D o n n a June Cowles CJunior Highj. NO APPRECIATION Student managers do not receive the credit they earn. To most peo- ple they are just boys, sometimes in uniform, who carry water during football season, throw in towels dur- ing basketball, and mark the track and set hurdles during track season. These are but few of the duties that boys have. It is seldom they get to see all of a ball game or track meet, and if they do, they cannot enjoy it. They must supply water and rub-downs for the boys in action. When a man is hurt, who is the first on the scene ready to render his services? Yes, you're right. It's the student man- ager. These fellows have many re- sponsibilities. They must get the athlete's laundry out so they will always have clean towels and socks. In an interview with our present manager, Ray Bredencamp, I found him working on one of our valuable athlete's legs. I asked him when he would have time for some questions. Now is as good a time as any, I guess, Red, he cheerfully answer- ed. Above all the shouts and confus- ion one finds in a gym, I finally got my job done. He said he liked his work very much and found it interesting. I asked him why he chose to be a student manager. Well, he said. It's about as close as I can get to athletics with a bad heart. STABILITY BEST There are many students in this school who don't believe in studying. They only come to school to be here. They sit in class for six weeks just taking in what the oth- ers contribute to the recitation. When the time for the test comes, they take their books and try to learn everything in a few hours. Sometimes they get by all right, but if someone as unlucky as I would try that, he would really Hunk. As a rule this kind of person does not make a success in life be- cause there comes a time when there is an emergency-no time for making up lost hours. b2if GfZ0Zlf7'lCf u School is out-laugh and shout- April fool-you have to come back again. Bob Bailey and Jean Smith went cycling about Friday evening, lim- bering up their legs for the weekly jam session Bill Britton has been recently docking the R. C. Kin- nan, in the western port of Cozad . . . Ah ha, the navy is in again . . . This love lorn column suggests that 'Ray Brown make up his mind and 'save us the trouble of bi-weekly re- ports . . . Janice, can't you be satis- fied and not always wanting Moore? Bob and Dutch had a little domestic training Wednesday eve- ning taking care of-never mind . . . only Patty Drew knows the inside story Perhaps Papa A. didn't 'realize the job he took on when he decided to be the father of 504 children . . . everybody's pop'n and mom'n at high school now. CHIC STYLES DISPLAYED WITH MUSICAL PROGRAM Before a picturesque wood scene, in the auditorium Tuesday evening, March 18, well-dressed ladies and gentlemen paraded on the grass plot modeling costumes from the Evans, Kuiz, Brown-McDonald and Ayers ishops. In charge of this entertaining ,spectacle was the Home Economics club, sponsored by Miss Irene Leech, who was assisted by the Misses -Alice Sorensen and Shirley Bourn. ! During the display of spring cos- itumes, Doris Johnson sang, The 'Easter Parade, and On A Sunday Afternoon g 'iliathleen Norris sang. Welcome Sweet Springtime, and Shirley Bourn, Early Bird. ' Two skits, Charm of the old Album, and Bache1or's Dilemma, 'opening the evening's program, were followed by the boys quartet singing i Down South, and Celtic Hymn. Corsages blending with all shades ,of costumes were furnished by the A WRECK By Bill Foreman All about the pavement lay Broken glass and papers gray A flash of light, on a steep hillside Made him sit tight on the horrible ride. The one who drove was all but blind: He took to the ditch as does his kind, He went over once or maybe three, Did a cartwheel or two, and hit a tree. A window and fender numbered two, Two new tires which also blewg The doors smashed out, and the top caved ing You couldn't have told what kind it had been. He drove it home, but what a sight To see that car in the morning light. Never again did he have a date, 'Cause he had wrecked pa's V-Eight. Patronize Our Advertisers r After School Refreshments To Reinforce Your Vim at the DEW DROP INN x Remember . . . You save money When you buy Spring Hats iam.. BAUMlGARTNER,S Whitman's, Gole's and Joan Manning Candies of Distinction VON'S REXALL STORE n 4 Properly Repaired Shoes give you foot happiness and the enjoyment of a Neat Appearance NIMIE ELECTRIC SHOP F X l iLexington Floral Company. Shoes 9 O HYOU Canw jfrom Pat's Booterie completed the ,BEF 'flake It lensembles of the Evans and Kutz 5- 066 Wlth YOU Shops, V IE-J 15 unless I: pictures are ' ' 1 taken and Candy, Doctor Peppers, Cokes, pHUTg5RgpHl,J finished at and Meals You can get 'em all at the HEBREW STUDIO MINUTE MAN x Several soloists and members of the small instrumental and vocal groups are working on their musical numbers for the District Music Con- test, which will be held April 21-22, at Kearney. One of a series of musical pro- grams was presented in the audi- torium Tuesday, March 28. These programs, which will be presented by the music department from time to time until the district music con- test, to be held at Kearney, April 21-22. The program was as follows: Dean Stuckey, flute solo, Fifth So- nata, by Handelg Ruth Haworth, alto solo, By the Waters of Minne- tonka 3 James Burnett, French horn solo, Concerto in D Major, by Mozart: Kathleen Norris, soprano solo, Alleluia, and The Spirit of Flower. The boys quartette, com- posed of Bob Bailey, Don Moss, James Burnett and Harold Riley, sang Down South, by Myddleton, and 'The Celtic Hymn, by Rober- , If I 1 iE?5?Ri eH13E08R8?v2iGRAM ill 0 i Before an auditorium full of spec- LX 1 tators, the Boy Scout Court of Hon- Ima I h1d'L't,'rd, ,I D:f..rrg.zi...xsS.if. w e U ' ed as chairman of the court. Three Star ranks, three Life ranks and two First Class ranks were giv- en. Gene Carroll was the only local boy to receive First Class rating. Thirteen Second Class ranks were awarded. Kearney received three and Lexington ten. The Lexington boys receiving these honors were: from Troop 143-Eddie Sykes, Ray- mond Sanks, Clyde Johnson, and LeRoy Reutlingerg from Troop 144- Kenneth Beran, George Casper, Ralph Falkinburg, Stanley Haworth, Delmer Swanson, Robert Spuhler, and Herman Koch. Kearney received fifteen merit badges, Sheldon nine, Elmcreek fif- teen, Cozal eleven, Lexington Troop 143 nine, and Lexington Troop 144 twenty. Fred Holbein, Scoutmaster of Troop 144 of Lexington, was award- ed with a Gold Quill. Only eight to twelve of these are awarded in the state each year. The Gold Quill is an award for Scout honors in jour- Several students have played in- istrumental music for the seventh 'grade music classes during the past week. James Burnett played a se- lection on his French horn, Doris Hirsh played her cornet and Harold ,Riley played his tuba. Dick Rickel played Yankee Doodle on a sweet potato. Eighth grade science students are 'studying the life history of insects and also different varieties of birds. The junior high teachers will spend their vacations at home, except Miss Clapper, who will remain in Lexing- ton during spring vacation. Miss Norton left for Talmage, and Miss Starr for Grand Island. Miss Gei- ger's home is near Lexington. In the junior high local spelling contest last Thursday, Millicent Mil- ler and Lois Waller tied for first place. These two girls competed in the county contest Saturday, April 1. Patronize our advertisers. to nalism. n. ' w -Q if There are lots of good places FUTURE FARMERS JUDGE -- e 2 -A fzfnslll-I ff e , sto at and stg KEARNEY MEET , .e it . I '3 P' F.F.A. boys who entered the Kear- I Xi ',,,x 'Eif:t'ffl d4Q',jt ' tim , A But for the best, try ney high SCIIOOI judging COI'lt6Sf., 'flfmj To 72, Saturday, April 1, are: Ralph Fe- ,Q df, ,Mi Q rf, got, Dean Stuckey and Dick Fore- 1, E47 LIL- Q, ' gg, ' man, for poultry judgingg Ronald .. -. . 'fi Longly, Melvin Meyer, Keith White, V , ' 1 Don Prasch, Wayne Young, Vernon h Lee gutLgethFarg1erS if imaging? , Wear I Smith, Dick Cranford, and Jim Duf-, e a Ilona, a der axiqueha 21 in ' A Bright Corsage Milton Lobdell, Louis Wright and, , , X T N FLORAL B111 Iiofferber. in farm machineryiand Lelggfufgln g3.Ve 21.tL:3.StttOdtI'1e 30. judging: Gilbert Heine, Clyde Moorepsfms' Ima, cefemoma In I9 uc' Bin Doughty and victor wright in Ufms were gwen by the Pfemdent' ' grain judging and identification. 1151111 Hofferberg Ray Bredenkamp' COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS GIVEN THIS WEEK Seniors, qualifying in the upper fourth of their class and wishing to compete for the Regents' scholarshipi are taking the test today and to- morrow. The entrants are Bob Bailey, Mary Ellen Davidson, Emogene Dief- enbach, Evangeline Lindblade, Don Moss, Ethel Pedersen, Jack Schultz, Phyllis Stauffer, Hugh Stuart, and Jack Stuckey. The following students will take examinations for college entrance: Marjorie Carroll, Leonard Cruson, Kenneth George, Bill Hofferber, Ma- deline Fellenz, Marie Jessen, Ruth Longly, Don Prasch, Harold Riley, Vernon Smith, Josephine Speigel, Clyde Taylor, Arthur Teetor, Mary Velte, Irvin Walker, Marianne Zim- merman. vice-prestdentg Alfred Kopf, secre- tary: WVayne Young, treasurer, Ke- ith White, news reporter and Dean Stuckey, sergeant-at-arms. Music .,,............ Alex Wunder Toastmaster ........ Bill Hofferber Toasts: Investment in Projects-Don Prasch To Our Sons .......... Leon High ' t Don't Be a Screwdriver! Share the road and Super-Shall Both save on Stop a.nd G0 MORGAN OIL CO Feeds and Feeding --- Mayor Kjar ' g ? Cooperation ......... J. C. Adams Join our iff? Lk Vocational Agriculture--Dale Cress 31' gig f T. Rollins ! 5, H . , Q . I.: After two days vacation school Ziggy 'iff'-1 lj convened again this morning. I J Complete Zi Your Easter Outfit FREE f EL with Jewelry I. from I if ' .l McKEE'S ' ' THE KUTZ SHOP ff - J A ' 1, :::,:1 .1 , 2 ,V FN , Rr, A 1 L2 ET.'ii 1ff 'E :1.,,,A.A T ' sts - 'fff' ' . l I L gag BILL BANKS and RAY BROWN - - J .1 zlz f f p SHINING TRACK AHEAD 1939 TRACK SCHEDULE . Q 1.1 1 ,1.B ,,:'Q 'zfz - 2. FOR GOOD CINDER TEAM With nine lettermen and more new prospects setting the cinders on fire, Lexington's anticipation for another championship track team is high. Jack Stuckey, senior, raced down the home stretch to win first in the 440 yard dash at the Dawson County meet last year, and fourth in the Southwest Conference meet at Kear- ney, where he also was on the win- ning 880-yard relay team there. Flash Bill Britton, a junior, is another point getter for the Minute Men. At the Dawson County meet in 1938, he tiptoed in first in the 100 yard dash and second in the 220 yard dash and placed third in the broad jump. At the Southwest con- ference meet at Kearney he ran in the 440 and 880 yard relays, both of them getting first. He also came in fourth in the 100 yard dash. Bill Hofferber, senior half-miler for Lexington won second in the Dawson County and Southwest Con- ference meets last year. Bob Bailey tied for second at the Dawson County meet and tied for fourth at the Southwest Conference meet in pole vaulting. Bob is a sen- ior. Dean Stuckey and Wayne Speak, sophomores, placed fourth in the 200 yard low hurdles and half mile re- spectively. Lorens Woodside, senior, is anoth- er pole vaulter having placed second at the Southwest Conference meet. Don Richards, junior, is Lexing- tons weight man. Last year at the Southwest Conference meet, Don placed first in the discus throw. At the Dawson County meet he placed second in the shot put and first in the discus. The track schedule for this year has been completed as follows: April 12-Dual meet with Goth- enburg at Lexington. April 15--Hastings Relays. April 18-North Platte dual meet at North Platte. April 21-Gothenburg Relays. April 28-Kearney Invitational. May 5-Southwest Conference at Holdrege. May 12-13-State Meet. May 16-Dawson County meet at Lexington. SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE WINS HONORS IN STATE Anyone who says the Southwest conference is not one of the tough- est in basketball in the state is wrong. In the Class A tourney held at Lexington this year, all teams out- side of the Southwest conference were beaten in the first round. Now Gregg McBride has picked ten Southwesterners to be represented on his All-State teams. Elson, Curtis forward, was placed on the All-State first team for his outstanding of- fensive play. Don Maline, Cozad center was picked as a squad mem- ber. Alan Artman of Kearney earn- ed a position as forward on the sec- ond team. Journey of Kearney, Fisher from Curtis, and Bob Smith of Cozad were rated on the Roll of Honor. Clyde Taylor of the Lexington Min- ute Men qualified as Honorable men- tion man. Curtis and Kearney, both from the Southwest conference, won their first games at the state tourney and Cur- tis was barely beaten in their sec- ., -s3s'E5s.,::1: , gg rg ' 1 1:1-:-'.1'11-2:--, ...ss'5--Qsa.-..:.4..:.-.ri M. 1-12.11-s:1x.5.1.,. :gn I , . CLYDE TAYLOR Clyde Taylor, holder of 34 ribbons and 25 medals, is probably the most scintillating track man in the South- west. In three years of cinder laur- els, he has collected 2855 points with 102 of these on Lexington's board for 1938. Clyde's time of 15 seconds in the 120-yard high hurdles at the Goth- enburg relays last year broke the record there and the state record of 15.2. His 15.1 in the Kearney in- vitational a few days later cracked it again. At the state meet a tumble, which Lincoln reporters described as heart breaking, blasted his hopes for a new state record. Impressed by the stoical way in which Clyde bore his bitter disappointment, or else eager to see the boy in action, Coach Schulte of the University of Nebras- ka, arranged a special match for him with Eldon Frank, Nebraska hurdler who beat Clyde .2 of a sec- ond. In the high jump, this versatile timber topper has cleared the bar at 5 feet 11 5-8 inches, has sailed through the air 21 feet 6 inches in the broad jump, has pushed the shot 42 feet, 8 inches, and hurled the javelin 150 feet, 1 inch. If Quality is Preferred in Quantities - Buy at - 1 9 Clyde Taylor, whose talents are ond game. ROSENBERGS exceedingly varied, is featured in the ' third column. ' ---- -- Meet Spring Harold Hunt, football player and with Tango Pumps - WG' track man from North Platte, now a from g'3wEg5Ei,euT It PHYS freshman at the University of Ne- 4 F to have braska, cleared 13 feet in a practice PAT'S BQQTERIE f Q +9 your leap in the pole vault recently. x ' Qezog Cleaning I V944 D0ne,' 960' l - at watch Your Grades Dad will say: dz. Wh G3 UPU Yes, My Darling Daughter en ou se a Wh t 3 Corona Typewriter enggiglg iligges S STEWART'S HAGADONE,S CAFE 126 - u 126 RIP a LYDE AYLOR HERE'S WHAT'S WRONG Because in the last issue a harass- ed typist made mulligan out of my precious definitions contributed from Mr. Vander Beek's tenth graders' repertoire, I will have to straighten out this conglomeration. Originally they read like this: An adverb is a part of speech which tells what sex you are, and A preposition is a short story about a man's life written by himself. WPA GETS ANOTHER CRACK Wrong number. That is what the WVPA got when they went on a job in a certain city and wrecked a building which was not on the offi- cial list. It is reported that the oc- cupants did not object. So gradual- ly was the work done that they did not notice it was being torn down. The stigma of the WPA is in many cases unjust, but such class- ifications may be helpful to keep it from being popular with high school graduates. Perhaps it is well to de- velop an allergy for dole because last year a Montana high school class facetiously used as their class motto, 'LWPA Here We Come. YES, IT'S A HAT On Easter many new hats Cthat's what I said-hatsj were put on exhibition by the ladies. Now an object may be anything - a coal scuttle, a pill box, an ice cream cone without the ice cream or a waste paper basket upside down or right side up: but if it's trimmed in pos- ies, with a b'g bow of something or other and it's found sitting on a Woman's head, it's a hat. Below is a bit of rhyme composed by a jun'or in English class. We think it's not bad. LIFE'S ENIGMA By Dean Lantz I read a Western magazine. Dad said it was a crime- It's full of love and shooting scrapes, And takes up all your time. I laid it down and went awayg It made me very sad, To think that I had done a thing Opposed by dear old dad. But after while when I went back To burn that wicked thing, Old dad looked up to me and said: A right good book, by jing! The British House of Lords has appointed a committee to find met- hods of reducing road accidents. LEXINGTON CLARION VOL. 4 MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1939 NO. 15 Wings of the Morning Is Breezy .With Wholesome Philosophy 33 Strange Old Man THREE JUNIORS CHOSEN 1 1 ffifgefillagjfgions F R MYTHI ,AL ' gwo junior says hai? ChOS,I In an isolated region, April 28, the en to attend Boys, State in Lincolnvibrain child, Master Geoffrey, John , June 10 , 17'1May, will operate the strangest of They are Sp0n,'strange houses -H a house that is sored by the built over the enlarged shaft of an American Le, old mine and moves noislessly up gion and the and down the shaft by means of an his R o t a r y club. Janice Cook has been elected to attend Girls' Slate, which will be held at Milford, Nebr., s o m e t i m e in June. . Bill Kelly, president of the Junior class and Hi- Y, is one of the boys picked to at- tend Boys' State. Bill has lettered two years in foot- ball as a halfback, but probably will play end in his senior year. He has earned Reserve letters in basketball. This year, Bill plans to run the hur- dles, high jump, and pole vault. B e c a u s e he is an unobtrusive leader, he has been a great favorite throughout his junior high and high school days. Winner in county, state and na- tional stock shows as a champion sheep raiser, Keith White is one of t h e outstanding ,F.F.A. members of L. H. S. He has been chosen as one of the two boys to attend Boys' State this summer. He has rated two letters in I football, playing regular this year as a junior. He is one of the Minute is depending on next year. Keith is out to show his stuff as a trackman. He is planning to bring in a few points as a half-miler. Janice Cook, junior girl, has been elected to attend the first Nebraska Girls' State. Janice has been active in school as la Student Council member, band member, and Girl Reserve. She also is a Campfire Girl. She ranks close .to the top of her class as a student. Bin Kelly Keith White Men Coach Dills ihydraulic elevator. Here with ,twin sister Ellen, Emogene Diefen- 'bach, he operates a sociological la- boratory. M a s t e r Geoffrey's case-workers have singled out three groups of peo- from a great metropolis. These brought to his home by an avia- Don Moss. In the first group Joyce Calvert, Evangeline Lind- ple are tor, are blade, a very successful young dress designer and manufacturerg her Ha- waiian maid, Loa, Charlotte Rieterg Dr. David Banning, Don Prasch, a young surgeon: and Adrian Powell, 'Hugh Stuart, a young poet. In the second group are Tonio Di Silvistri, Harold Riley, a fruit sellerg Carlotta, Ruth Haworth, his wife: and their daughter, Bendetta, Marjorie Carroll, In the third group are Miss Wan- ley, Alice Clark, matron of an old ladies' home, a student nurse, Effie, Mary Ellen Davidson: Mrs. Ellis, Ethel Pedersen, an inmateg and Tru- dy, Alyce Hofreiter, her attendant land companion. At the moment when a crisis in the lives of those comprising the three groups is imminent, in Walks Eben Forthright, Arthur Teetor, as unexpected as a bolt of lightning. In the course of this visit, definite changes are made in the life plans of each individual, but not the least change comes to Master Geoffrey himself, who they think is a lunatic. The outcome is sudden and im- pressive when the closing lines re- veal that the ideal is realized only when one puts first things first 7MISSISSIPPI SINGERS T0 ENTERTAIN L.H.S. Sweet melodies of the Old South will haunt L.H.S. at 9 a.m., May 1, in the last program to be presented by the National Program Service. Favorite plantation songs, jubilees, shouts, spirituals and popular songs will be sung by a negro quartette. This gay group of harmonists will be accompanied by a banjo player. O I The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor ....... ........, M arjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor . ............ Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters . . . .Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Maurene Banks, Bob Bailey, Dean Lnntz, Mary Ellen Davidson, Irvin XValker, Elsie Evert, D 0 n n a June Cowles Llunior Higlij. SURVEY IS REVEALING A recent check up on the test in etiquette given to the high school last fall, divulged some startling facts, if students read the questions right. In Lexington son out of 350, says that picnic left to go with evidently did not pers should be wind. Students derstand one question because agree that the escort should take high school, one per- pa- the 'UH- 224 the girl directly home. Only two people think that a person should not be as well-mannered at home as away from home. One hundred and fifty- four say that etiquette is merely acting natural. Save us if everybody thought so! - Exactly 201 students think bash- fulness is ignorance. Well, is ignor- ance is bliss and bliss is down lov- er's lane, so what does that make bashful Mary? Sixty-eight think that well-mannered brothers do not make cherished husbands. These sixty-eight are evidently girls with brothers. Only 67 students think that bright red fingernails indicate ignorance or poor taste, and so barn paint will probably go up in price soon. If Let Love Dictate is a poor philisophy, then 211 are going to listen to cupid. They are probab- ly already in love. MUSICAL PROGRAM PRESENTED IN ASSEMBLY Another of the series of musical assemblies was presented April 4, at 2:05 p.m. The program was as follows: The chorus sang three selections, Out of the Silence, Cargoes, and Come All Ye Fair and Tender La- dies g Girls' quartette sang, Song of the Cat and Music When Soft- ly Voices Die g Harold Riley, tuba solo, Emmett's Lullaby g Shirley Bourn, soprano solo, Ashes of Roses, and Joy to the Morning. The brass sextette, composed of Bill Mingus, Emma Jane Hurless, Jim Roberts, James Burnett, Verna Sny- der, Jean Smith, played a medley of familiar tunes. ALL IN A DAY By A sub-Deb April 10: For the first time in centuries I left school before 5:30, dashed down to Mary Kearney's for an appoint- ment to get my top knot fixedfbut not up. Beauty calls for food so I dropped into May's to purchase a coke. That fresh popcorn smelled too, utterly, too, and upon produc- ing a Jefferson piece, I received a nice pouch of corn and many friends came rushing . . . Doris Hirsh had on her adorable saddle flats from Pat'sg No wonder she makes good ltime. Whoops! A quarter of six and I must stop at Reutlinger's to re- plenish my history paper supply for the last time QI hopel. And so home. April 11: Upon my arrival home from school Mom informed me that I must go to Rosenberg's and buy five glasses to reinforce the set. I grabbed a glass, ,stuck it in my pocket, dashed for Annabelle fthe Chevyl, and was off. Blimph! these narrow streets -- I must see the City Council, but it has been said, knowing how to drive helps. I jumped out of the car, and just The so I broke the goblet-Oh, well, I'll have to buy six instead of five. gas tank was astonishingly low ibumped down to Morgan's. Moose came out swinging a chamois, bless him-he always makes things so nice and shiny, especially the wind- 'shield. This Ingersoll should run O. K.-I guess it does run, but the hands refuse to go around. Oh, well, McKee's is just the place for it. He practically convinced me that a ltrade-in for a Miss America Bulova ,is just the thing. Next to persuade ,father. Now is as good time as anyg he is in a surprisingly good humor at meal time. Especially with pork chops from Prasch's. So off I go on deal says a conquest. P. S. The watch 'came out very all right. Pop that the ten per cent discount plan gfrom Barmore's helped oddles. lApri1 12: I practically shattered the bike, getting my suit to Sage's. That lspeed called for a hamburger from the Dew Drop Inn and then to Von's for the surpreme Thistle La Cross ,nail polish. Janice walked along be- Lside the bike on the way home. She had just had her hair crinkled along at the Marlnello and so precautions were taken. Forgot my snaps from Hebrew's. I couldn't wait so I bar- reled it back and made it just as the whistle blew. Gee, the one of Marge and James is swellish. April 13: This morning in news writing, the Floral Company brought the most fragrant sweetheart roses to Han- sie. The card read, Love, Henry. But there is a significance in few words. Mom had a party so we ate at the Moss Cafe. When we drove by Ayer's, I saw Willis break forth lwith a new pair of trousers. They weren't burlap and saw dust either -I'll bet they'1l hold the press in- definitely. Ran into Nimie's with my shoes to be shined. They'll look like new again. Upon returning from dinner I turned on the radio full Lblast to hear Baby Snook's latest escapade. The man came from Lin- coln's with pop's suits. I went to the door whistling, You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby -there stood 'Glenn-was I chagrined. April 14: The family went to Eustis, so not having the ambition to prepare food, ,I dined at Hagadone's. They Will probably be gone for two days so I guess I had better learn to cook. Af- ter the knowledge box released us, ,I journeyed forth to Evans' to buy Na new dress for the Mingus-Hume Edance. I stumbled upon the most lstunning rose crepe silk with accor- 'dion pleats. I needs must get some perfume so I skipped over to Stew- art's to find just the thing-Lucien LeLong. A plaid ribbon for a per- uke would be nice too. When I got to Baumgartner's I found what I wanted. Stopped at Kutz's to buy some Kayser hose-that new bluish shade should go swellish with rose. The dance was scrumptious and proved a great success. The Minute Man was great fun during inter- l mission. ' x Remember these ending days of this school year! ' Do it with a Camera from STEWART'S r BOYS . . . I Look Your Best for Graduation Purchase a suit from AYERS r S Danish Princess Silverware for the girls' graduation 81.75 Jelly Server for 250 McKEE'S V 4 A vesper concert was presented by the music department Sunday, April 16, at three o'clock. The band, glee club, vocal groups and small instru- mental groups participated. Several also sang and played solos. The high school band, under the direction of E. E. Ewing, presented a program of classical music Wed- nesday, April 12, in assembly. The following numbers were played: Sven Dufva, by Hedmang Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral, by Wagner, The Thundererf' by Sou- sag t'Jolly Robbers, by Suppe. The music department will repre- sent Lexington at the district con- test at Kearney, Friday and Satur- day, April 21 and 22. The band, glee club, soloists and several small vocal and instrumental groups will participate. Q 2 s bgg G!ZOZlfI7CZf Spring's here? You can't fool me -it's freezin' out . . . Lately Dutch has decided to amount to something. At least he is worth his weight in hay-isn't he Ruth? After fetching you home from play practice on a certain happy evening . . . Laur- ence, you are old enough to know better - evidently Mr. Thorpe thought so too when he ordered you to sit with Miss Buchholz in study hall to make it more convenient for a conversation . . . And now this is the last edition . . . ha . . . before the next one. I 4 - w ' IMINUTE MEN RELAYERS TO HASTINGS SATURDAY . Coach Russell Dills took several of the Lexington high school track ath- letes to Hastings last Saturday, April 15, to compete in the Has- tings Relays. Last year twenty-five high schools and colleges attended this meet as many and probably more will attend this early season meet. Coach Dills will enter Jack Stuc- key, Bill Britton, Dean Stuckey and Bill Hofferber in the medley relay which consists of one 440 yard dash, two 220 yard dashes and one 880 yard rung and Willis Raser, Bill Britton, Dean Stuckey, and Jack Stuckey in the 440 yard relay made up of four 110 yard dashes. LEXINGTON FFA POULTRY TEAM WINS HIGH HONORS Lexington's F.F.A. boys wons hon- ors while in competition with 119 contesiants from 26 schools in the Vocational Agriculture judging con- test, which was held in North Platte, Thursday and Friday, Aprll 13-14. Competing against fifty-seven youths, Ralph Fagot and Burrell Bourn placed first and second re- spectively, with Dean Stuckey win- ning fifth. The team placed first in poultry judging. Jim Anderson was the group's alternate. Paced by Keith White, the all- classes of livestock team took fourth. Don Prasch and Ronald Longly also held up their past show- ings in this group. Keith won high individual honors and will attend the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City again this year. With Yasuo Kanda, Marion Kampfe and Wayne France pulling together, they brought home fifth team prize in dairy products. Third team honors in crops and soils management went to Bill Hofferber and Gilbert Heine. l .Uuimior Q.. . ee The art exhibit which is on dis- play on the second floor, consists of miscellaneous projects from Bayard, IBridgeport, Lexington, Red Cloud, Kearney and Grand Island. One of the most striking exhibit is the card of various types of birds made out of feathers. Another is a tinted ink drawing of the Nebraska state capitol. A For their next project, the sev- Aenth grade home economics classes are given the choice of making quilt blocks or a pillow top. The seventh and eighth classes are planning a pin ball tournament under the direction of Miss Star. Donna Jeanne Peters, eighth grader from District 57, won the Dawson county spelling contest. Donna Jeanne will enter high school next year. School hours in Grimsby, England, have been changed so that children may get home before the mid-day traffic rush. Yes, that is the Place to stop- at the MAY'S SWEET SHOP Complete Fountain Service 1 it r For Good Meals At Moderate Prices I-IAGADONE'S CAFE Every Day a Better Service Pay Day 31.00 and up in cash daily! VONIS REXALL STORE r Stop in and join the Shell Shore-The Road Club Help cut Stop-and-Go MORGAN OIL CO Have your Suit Cleaned for Spring and : :.-:Ez ' G nadu ati on 55 Q A gh .. 52 5 LIN COLN'S 126 - 126 For perfect cooking That sets you right, Eat at the- MINUTE MAN It'll be a delight. Have your old Shoes Properly Rebuilt for Spring -ati NIMIE ELECTRIC SHOP x 4 Hose in new spring shades Colors for every ensemble 790 - 51.65 EVANS SHOP Join Our JL Rollins TQ. 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AAQ'A'- '-AQ A .A2 :. V .-: 1, -Q 'fv 'A-VAQ if -- - ., .A'.' .,,.,.,. 'A' 2. . I FIVE LETTERMEN QUALIFY FIRST SEMESTER FOR N PIN Why did Lexington lose the N plaque last year after winning it for ten consecutive years? has been asked many times. The answer is this: Lexington must have more athletes above the average of the school than other schools of the same size. Last year the Lexington average was 82.278, but only six or seven boys rated above it: consequently - another school won. Judging by the scholastic attain- ment of five of the eighteen letter- men in football and basketball it will be up to the tracksters to break the tape of the scholastic average of the school. Those who tiptoed across the line are: Alfred Kopf, 87.5, Bob Bai- ley, 86.5, Jack Stuckey, 84.73 Bill Hofferber, 84, and Ferdinand Kopf, 83.2. .. JUNIOR HIGH TRACK TEAM PLACES THIRD With Stroud counting firsts in the high jump, half mile and both hur- dle events, North Platte scored 56 points to take first in the annual Gothenburg Junior high track meet Friday. Ravenna placed second with 39 points, Lexington third with 25, Gothenburg counted 21 for fourth place, and Cozad took fifth with two points. The Lexington winners were: France, first in the discus with a throw of 104 feet, second in the shot with 34 feet 5 inches, and fourth the javelin with a toss of 99 feet inches. Kearney, second in the 440. Foreman, third in the 220. Adams, fourth in the 220. Kanda, second in the broad jump with a leap of 16 feet 105 inches. Prideaux, second in the pole vault. Jim Kelly and Kenneth Norris with Davis, Gothenburg, tied for third and fourth in the pole vault. Lexington's relay team made up of Dale Foreman, Clyde Searles, Bob Carson and Dean France, took third in their event which was won by North Platte in 1:49.4. Ireland is trying to stop the farm- to-city trek of young people. in 5 GIRIY ' RESE ' VES The Girl Reserves will feature a music and dramatic night Tuesday, April 18. at 8:00. Plans for the occa- sion were arranged by Miss Beal, Girl Reserve sponsor, and Evangeline Lindblade, Girl Reserve president. Shirley Bourn directed the music. Opening the program is a typical Girl Reserve meeting. The remainder of the program is as follows: A Study in Blue, interpretive dance, Janice Cook, Doris Hirsh, Marjorie Bellew. Rhapsody in Blue, piano solo, Miss Clapper. Let Brotherly Love Continue, reading, Gladys Henderson. Czardas, piano solo Verna Snyder. The What-Notsand the Report- er, playlet-Mrs. What-Not, Fran- ces Orthmang Carol, her daughter, Dorothy Helen Neffg Lucille, her daughter, Wilma Chadwickg report- er, Margaret Kjar. Little Sir Echo, musical selec- tion, quartette. The Cat Came Back, reading, Many Ellen Davidson. Popular selections, Patricia Naff- zinger, Virginia Knapple. HOME ECONOMICS CLASS SERVES FACULTY DINNER Wearing white organdie aprons, second-year home economics girls served a dinner to members of the Lexington faculty on Monday, April '10, in the home economics room at 6 p.m. Candles and house plants formed the table decorations. Nut cups made from pastel shades of paper in the form of flowers also graced the table. The two-course menu consisted of baked ham, escalloped potatoes, but- tered asparagus, spring salad, rolls, strawberry sundaes, wafers and cof- fee. Patronize Our Advertisers ' x Showing . . . Bright Spring Frocks in all colors. BAUMGARTNER'S Redecorate your room for Summer- Buy Spring Curtains at ROSENBERGUS Who Killed Sam, playlet Sam Holt, Marianne Zimmermang Jane, his wife, Mary Jane Thomas, His mother, Lydia Piesterg Mary, his sister, Mary Louise Thompsong Su- san, his sister, Emma Jane Hurless. The Simple Things of Life, mu- sical selection, quartette. If They Like War, Let Them Keep It Over There, vocal solo, Doris Johnson. God Bless America, vocal solo, Kathleen Norris. Beau of Bath, drama - Beau Wash, Marylyn Lindbladeg Jepsin. his servant, Wanda High, The Lady A Place to Find Spring Refreshments That Really Refresh! DEW DROP INN - Make yourself P0 9 .. -2 - a lasting Gad Feature- li of the Portrait, Gladys Henderson. gl V Have your A Picture taken Kidettes Shoes for School! pHU7-Ugpgpf-11,1 at They are- Cool - Smart - Inexpensive Wfashable PAT'S BOOTERIE SENIOR REVUE ERMA ALLEN Modest Erma, a member of the Home Economics C'ub and the Girl Reserves, enjoys it immensely. She has a.so developed appreciation of the arts thru two years of parti- cipation in the glee club. Erma has that quality of stick-tr iliveness that makes for success. BOB BAILEY CClass Secretaryj Meet the football shark and the all-around letter man, Bob Bailey! Bob is a busy fellow indeed! This year he is on duty as secretary of the senior class, secretary- treasurer of the National Honor Society, cabinet member of the lli-Y, and a member of the L club and the glee club. WVhen not busy with school activities, he's busy down town. BILL BANKS For two years Bill assisted at the helm of his class under the role of vice-president, and very ably so. Bill isn't one to mince words and his word is law. His six-two of brawn may be a factor in his power, but we attribute it to common sense. A four-year athlete, he captured the cap- taincy in his junior year and was member of the L c.ub and the Spizarinktums for two years. He was president of Hi-Y for the last two years. He also maintains membership in the manual arts club and the glee club. This year he spent many hours picking up towels and breaking up charlcy horses as student manager. MAURENE BANKS Maurcne proves her enthusiasm and school loyalty through her four years of membership with the Spiz. ller interests are varied tthough there is considerab'e concentra- tion on the male speeicj as is evidenced by her freshman membership in Girl Reserves, her service as freshman class treasurer and hor Clarion work this year. DAISY BICE Daisies won't tell, they say, and always quiet as a mouse, we well believe our Daisy refrains from telling much that she could. This year she became a member of the Girl Reserves. Above all flowers I find Daisy Dear. RAY BREDENKAMP Brady, that feminine heart smasher of LHS. was sc- cretary of the junior class and a Student Council member in his sophomore year. He has been one of the outstanding ath- letes, for he played football four years, basketball three, and has been a member of the L club three years. Ile has been an active member of the F. F. A. club. Ray is quiet, and unobtrusive, and almost everybody's favorite. GERTRUDE BUCHHOLZ A maiden who is revealing herself possible of develop- ment of a personality which will surround her with friends is Gertrude, That may be partially due to her love for little kiddies. Shc's the chief taker-care-er of Mr. Cress' tiny youngster. Gertrude specialized in four years of glee club. LOIS BUCK Lois helped Cupid Throw A Monkey Wrench in hcr junior year, and as a member of the Home Economics Club and Girl Reserves this year, she has profited greatly in new contacts, and in shaping her life to enable her to build more stately mansions. She worked most diiigently on the junior banquet committee and is doing as well as senior editor of the year book. JAMES BURNETT Congenial Jim likes to sing while he acts as chief soda squirt, maybe because of four years of band, two of glee club, and membership in this year's Talent Club, as well as his part in the operetta, Cave Man Stuff, but his favorite in music is Carrolls. Jim is eliicient around school, too- his freshman year he joined the Manual Arts club, has taken part in plays, and new he's a Hi-Y member, annual staff business manager and Clarion staff member. MARJ ORIE CARROLL As sweet as thc song of the nightingale is that curly- haired lass who doesn't have much time for tom foolery 'cause she has a flock of things to participate in, such as the student council, Talent Club, Girl Reserves tfour yearsj, glee club, opcrctta, Clarion and annual staff editor. Of course that takes pep, and she was made president of Spiz. Mar- jorie's ever willingness and sweet disposition account for the high regard all have for her. WILMA CHADWICK TVilma's powers of concentration are excellent, especially where men are concerned, and her attraction for a certain athlete has been constant for four years. iVilma's participa- tion in school activities includes Talent club, Girl Reserves, glee club, and help with the 1939 ycar book. Her sweet na- ture is a quality admired by those who know her. ALICE CLARK Alice has had only two years with us, serving her fresh- man and sophomore years in South Seventeen, but her win- ning smile and good nature have won her many friends. She displayed some real talent in the Hi-Y basket slipper produc- tion as chief witness. Alice believes in doing everything well. IVIADELINE COONEY If you do not find faithful Madeline behind the candy counter every evening as you round the corner on second floor, you will know she is attending the Nor- mal training club, of which she has been a member for the past two years. The Home Economics club has also claimed this young miss. MARY ELLEN DAVIDSON The Senior class has a very profitable member in Mary Ellen. Spiz means pep, and plenty of it, and Mary Ellen demon- strated it well as her lusty lungs ably directed the student body through the last two years of victory and defeat. The Talent club and Spiz claimed her and she has taken part in glee club and declama- tory three of her four years. She was president of the 'LSub-Deb group of the Girl Reserves as a junior. AGNES DELAHUNTY Aggie or Tiny fwhichever you prcferl reveals her love for music through her four years of faithfulness. Perhaps this quality, along with her per- sistence, won for her the job of proof- reader on the Clarion-annual staf. VIRGINIA DODGE Efficiency comes to mind when you watch Virginia for a while, for she can get things done and done right. Virgin- ia's greatest interest and outside wvrk has been in connection with her church, She also participated in auditorium p1'0' grams. DOROTHY DURYEA Deep-toned of voice, auburn of hair and full of enthusiasm-that's Dorothy. And she, too, possesses the family trait of getting things done and done Weil. Her interests are varied, though she is partial to music, having taken part in the girls! octet and operettas throughout her four years. Being a member of the Home Economics club and the Spizarink- tums too. keeps Dorothy busy when she is not otherwise occupied with yearbook activity. MAXINE EWEN She's a member of the golden fleece whose extra-curricular work for three years has been in connection with Girl Reserves. Anyone who goes up and down the halls is positive that her incli- nations are toward home economics. Her chief diversion is gum-popping. WARREN FAGOT A handsome farmer boy is he--boy is he-so early in thc morning. Neither when he gets up, nor an other time, does VVarren make a lot ofynoise but he makes friends and he makes his work of a kind that gives proof of industry and efficiency. VVe like to see a fellow Who can be both all boy and gentleman. LEONARD CRUSON Here, there, and back again--that's the senior life of Leonard Cruson as he changed schools for a time this year. During his absence, at Gcwna, he win a football letter, Friends of Leonard were pleased to have him return to finish high school days together. FRANCES DECKER To devote one's time and effort to one's chief goal and to achieve it, is worthy of Commendation. Such has been the life of Frances during her four years at Lexington. May she reach every worthwhile goal she sets for herself. EMOGENE DIEFENBACH Efliciency is the word for this likable lass. She was elected into the student council this year, and was a girl reserve member in her freshman, junior, and sen- ior years. This year she held the difficult position of associate editor of the 1939 year book, Peg O' My Heart claimed her as a junior, as did the Clarion staff. ldmogcnc loves music and has been n three-year member of the glee club. CHARLES DUFFEY Curley-haired Charlie has his heart set on providing mankind with the fruitlof the earthf' therefore, four years with F. F. A. He has developed the necessary physical strength by participati-n in football during this time. This year his work with the Hi-Y and declamatory proved valuable. IVAN EVANS Now to have a dapper young man, with heart-breaking ability enter in the middle of the year always causes a sensation, and Ivan is capable of just that. He's sort of a gypsy-rover, but he's able to carry his work so that he may carry his diploma with him on his way. Ivan has a hot foot for music too. VIRGIN 1A FAGOT Virginia proves her liking for school by the fact that she has ambitions for the teaching profession. She has been an active member of the Normal Training club the past two years. The Girl Re- serves have claimed her as a four-year member. Virginia was a member of the glee club in her junior year. MADELIN E FELLEN Z A glance at Madeline may not reveal her capabilities, but you soon learn that her enthusiasm for everything she under- takes is undoubtedly the reasin for this. Then, too, her willingness to do extra things makes her a joy to have around. She has had an active interest in Girl Reserves throughout her high school ca- rect. TWILA FLYNN You hardly know Twila's around, for she's so quiet and unassuming a miss. She has taken advantage of the compan- ionship of the Girl Reserves and has partieipated in draina- ties from time to time-just for the fun of it. HAZELDEL GAINSFORTH XVe know she isn't afraid to smile-this plump senior lassie, and keeps wearing it in Girl Reserves activity of which n a member for three years. She is registered as ' - sk the neigl1bor's kids. she has bee a tirsteclass child trainer a GEORGE KENNETH he's full of the old nick -this minia- 'l Kenny served in of- He was Let me tell you ture lad with that captivating sm1 e. ficial capacity as class secretary while a sophomore. an active member in football for three years and in basket- ball and track, two. He's one of those Hi-Y-ers and assists with athletic publicity. PAUL HANSON It's not only his winning personality that makes him a bright spot in L. ll. S., but also his flaming crown! Paul is one of twm senior boy brick-tops. The ability of this F. F. A. ' as an athlete has enabled him to letter four years in more, he represented his class in the ' of the Hi-Y, he ate membr-1 football. When a sopho student council. As a two-year melnbel tended the conference both years. RUTH HAWORTH blithe girlie known as Ruth, who revealed her ars of indulgence in glee club, has ' i7arinktums, Girl li That , , tc bv four ye ' ' s' namely bp . ' h power to wi BILL HOFFERBER As a Future Farmer of America, Bill was secretary last year and president, this, He was a member of the Manual Arts club when a freshman. Besides being a four-year foot- ball and track man, Bill has been an asset to L. H. S. in up- holding the proper spirit. Blondie enjoyed the Hi-Y con- ere-nee. ALYCE HOFREITER Alyee gives proof of industry and determination along with her smile. ller extra curricular activity includes the Home Economics club and the year book staff. Her musical vein she developed through four years of glee club training, and in her senior year she took the part of Lula in Cave Man Stuff. SSEN MARIE JE ' attentio tracts one s S d't Marie at t worthwhile. h k Il 9 of her timi xy, t She's mos - rrlcular wor Q In spite of aehievemen . ' te in extra-cu lf. by her display , has been unable to partieipa, nevertheless she has won many friends for herse WARREN KLOEPPING Now, the avoirdupois of this F. F. A. highlight tyes, he's another red headj, may cause you to decide he could roar like a lion-or worse--but, knowing XVCLITQII, you soon decide him a lamb and a very sensible and likable chap. IIe'S also a football man. ALFRED KOPF tands for head -and this lad has a good ' with good old mother his rule. They say Kopf s 1 . one-and uses it. He likes working d so is specializing to bring her around to 'th the secretaryship this year, plus ' over his activities earth an Four years of F. F. A., wi athletics in the form of football and track, c in L. II. S. aesthetic tas h , taken part in other aetivitie , . Reserves, and the yearbook. Ruth is one wit friends easily. - , LOLA KUMPF GILBERT HEINE , Lola, who hails from Elwood high school, came here as Another good ugronomist is this Heine lad, and he's an Ct junior. During two years here, she has given service to l te to boot. Two years of track and two of basketball the Girl Reserves and the Spizarinktums. Lola's g0l1erf1l col balance the heavy summer work on. the oring and deliberateness of speech somewhat betray her Nor any time. die nationality. ath e , have helped to counter- , farm. Gilbr-rt's not afraid of work at ,.. .....,., A ..r.,it:'i .L., 3 MILDRED LANTZ Mildred, busy with school studies and home duties, finds hor extra-curricular 'activity limited to G. A. A. She assisted most efficiently with the delightful Starlight Fantasy ban- quet last spring. CLINTON LAUBY Clint may be quiet and unobtrusive, but folks like him. He, too, is interested in farming, as is shown by his three-year membership in the Future Farmers of America. He also indulged in basketball this Year. He has been a member of the Manual Arts club, and found it profitable. EVANGELINE LINDBLADE A Girl Reserve member since her freshman days, Evan- geline capably presides over the meetings this year. As a member of the Spiz, and elected cheer leader, Evange very successfully leads the cheering section. She established her talent in dramatics when she took the part of Peg in Peg 0' My Heart, her junior year. Her schedule is com- plete when Talent club secretaryship, Student Council and Clarion staff membership and this ycar's Minute Man staff membership are listed. A Gne girl with ability, we qualify her. RUTH LONGLY To her many friends she is known as Ruthie, and she's the jolly, amiable, dependable type. She may be sccn every morning and night, maneuvering the steering wheel of a Model A coupe-this has been her daily task for three years. Ruth has had a part in assembly programs and has been a Girl Reserve member throughout high school days. Her part in the junior-senior banquet will not be forgotten. WAYDHC LOW In that Way he has about him, Wayne- wins his friends. He is an athlete, a mcmbcr of the Hi-Y, and has had a year with the Manual Arts club. His readiness to do everything asked of him is a decided asset in his favor. DON MAGNUSON Don's membership in F. F. A, for the last two years indicates his interest in tilling the soil. He has developed his musical talent through his participation in the high school band of which we are all proud. Don's willingness and gen- erosity are his mainstays. HAZLE MARGRITZ Hazle's freshman year was spent in Poole high school: this year she finishes, trained for teaching. She is a member of the Normal Training club. Her friends say she's sweet and dcmure. JOHN EDWIN MAY An artist, an actor, and a musician is this tall senior lad. Hc specializes on dwarfs when not cartooning for the Minute Man, as Homo in the operetta he very ably displayed the May dramatic ability, and his seven years of band train- ing has given him power over the trumpet, bassoon, and ba- ton. Athietici Yes. Basketball as a freshman, football as sophomore und junior. He is registered with the Talent club. DONALD MOSS Everybody knows Don. As a freshie he was elected cheer leader, and was admitted to Spiz membership. This organization he promoted all four years. Don is a versatile chap, for hc has taken advantage of all possible musical opportunities, with six years of band as clarinetist, culmin- ating iu the position of drum major this yearg honors in vocal training, in the leading role of Bolo in Cave Man Stud, and membership in the male quartetteg further dramatic ac- tivity in Peg O' My Heart and the Talent club Cpresident, this yearly and participation in basketball and footbail. Don's been busy, too, as photographer for the school life secltion of the Minute Man. He can shoulder responsibility we l. SADIE NIMIE Sadie is a senior, industrious and efficient. Her contag- ious giggle revcals hcr bright outlook on life. She has Won a large circle of friends for herself during her four years of high school. ETHEL PEDERSEN CClass Vice-Presidentj As National Honor Society president Ctwo-year member- shipj, Ethel leads scholastioally, and as vice-president of her class, officiallyg again she asserts this same quality as assoc- iatc editor of the Minute Man. The Spiz claim her this year, and as a junior she served on the Student Council. Modest Ethel can be assertive, if occasion demands. She holds the respect and admiration of her classmates. DON PRASCI-I Prasch, the 'andsome lad who, when a junior, was given it free trip to Kansas City as a result of winning first honors in Nebraska F. F. A. contest work. He has been active in football and track and has been interested in glee club since coming to L. H. S., though his freshman year was spent in South Seventeen, Ilis disposition and his smile, carry him forward many ti mile. WILLIS RASER This genial young man is called Wil- lie by l1is admirers. He is a smooth trumpeter, a direct result of hard work and seven years of playing in the band. He joined the Talent Club early in its organization and this year became its vice-president. Like a true Minute Man, Willie has always been seen fighting on the field and floor. He has been interest- ed in basketball and track the last two years, and has been a Hi-Y-er for all four. HAROLD RILEY The boy with the bubbling enthusiasm and winning smile-that's Harold. He's better known to his classmates as Ri- ley. Throughout his high school career Harold has been a leader in activities. As a freshie he was school cheer leader. He has two years of basketball, three of football, and one year of track to his credit. Harold has taken an active part in operettas and vocal groups. His big bass horn boomed for four years as he grew more and more efficient. His pep and personality were factors in his election to the Spizarinktums. Athletic write-ups and snaps may be attributed to giley, ns a member of the year book sta . MARY SHEPARDSON Lexington welcomed a worthy student when Mary came to be with us during her sophomore year. She had previously attended Sumner high school. Her inter- ests here have been closely related to her studies, VVork is her specialty. J OSEPHIN E SPEGEL Studious in school, jolly and good- natured always, Jo is ready to lend her helping hand whenever there is work to be done. When a freshman she was a member of Girl Reserves. Since then she has devoted her time to school woik. HUGH STUART Hugh's unceasing sense of humor is a great asset to him. His friendliness and willingness to help with class activity have made him many friends. His dra- matic ability was developed in Talent Club, and he took the part of Alaric in Peg 0' My Heart when a junior. Hugh did some commendable playing in football in his first three years of high school. He was an efficient manager on the year book staf this year. CLYDE TAYLOR Clyde came to Lexington from Over- ton the second semester of his junior year. He has been a great asset to L. H. S. in the athletic line. He played outstanding football and basketball and has broken more local records in track than any other Minute Man. He is a member of the L club, glee club, and served on both the annual and C'arion staffs. Clyde is a genuine fellow and a trusty friend with an unfailing sense of good humor. HOWARD THOMAS Squirmy, one of those rah-rah men who led the student body in cheers for his first year, well earns his nickname. lie is a Hi-Y member and a worthy one. He's a happy-go-lucky Minute Man. CHARLOTTE REITER Cholly is particularly interested in commercial work, but she also lends her charms to plays and operettas. She par- ticipated in Cave Man Stuff. Clubs seem to take her fancy with three years of Girl Reserves, two years of glee club, and one year of Home Economics. JACK SCHULTZ After spending his first years at Far- nam, Jack entered L. II. S. as a juni nr. His interests vary from football to typ- ing but he particularly likes the latter. He is one of the best first-year typists, so why shouldn't he like it! As a Minute Man and bell boy he's an industrious and likeable fellow. VERNON SMITH Vernon is not one to waste time, but is one who does things ethiciently and quickly. F. F. A. lays claim to him as one of its most worthy members. VVhen he was a junior, the Student Council opened its portals to him. His admirab.e qualities make him a student respected by both fellows and teachers. PHYLLIS STAUFFER Phyllis is an excellent student in a'l she undertakes. She is one who aimed high and missed not. She was a glee club member as a freshman and when a senior she joined the Home Economics club. She is one who can be depended upon: one who accepts responsibility with great willingness. JACK STUCKEY He's the sort of fellow you like to know, as farther along in life you go. Any one who can capture the four-year presidency of his class is worthy of spece ial mention. Jack played outstanding, football and basketball all four years. He was an F. F. A. member when a freshman but gave this up for athletics and' other activities. A four-year band member, he was one of the reed group. Agility and determination won him a place on the track team for four years. He was a member of the cast of Peg O' My Heart and National Honor S1- ciety claimed him two years. This year he was elected vice-president. His mem- bership in the L club, Talent c'uh and Hi-Y, proved an asset to both him and the clubs. ARTHUR TEETOR Arthur has far more ability than he cares to show. He has steadfastly work- ed his way up in athletics as a basket- ball player, a track member, and a three- year football player. Art has been a Hi-Y member the past two years and this year is serving as a very efficient manager of the annual staff. Art has the determination and the grit that brings success. LAURENCE TYLER Larry began his school days as an F. F. A. member but later transferred to commercial. Larry has shown his spirit in his willingness to work. He is n member of declamatory and glee club and he played the part of Bo Bo in Cave Man Stuff. Laurence is a will- ing worker. I GEORGE VANCE George isn't so big in stature, but he has a big heart, He whetted his taste for music and acting by taking glee club and deelamatory, and by taking part in the operetta, Will Tell, and home room plays. He is also an athlete, having played football during his junior and senior years, MARY VELTE A quiet, dignified girl, Mary goes about her work, thor- oughly, dependably, always. She is not found in the limelight of class and school activity, but when it comes to seeing that everything runs smoothly, Mary's right there. ADDISON WALBRIDGE Coming from Arapahoe in his sophomore year, Addison Walbridge, better known as Ad, has to his credit a full schedule of basketball, track and football, and has earned for himself a midget and varsity letter. Ad is known for his happy-go-lucky spirit, and his willingness to serve. During his senior year Ad was elected to membership in the Stu- dent Council. As a junior, he belonged to the Manual Arts c ub. - IRVIN WALKER Because of his boundless enthusiasm, there was no place for Dutch, except in the Spizarinktums. Voted in as a sophomore, he served faithfully for his three remaining years. Does he like to sing? Well, two and one-half years of glee club and the male quartette is the answer. He had a part in the junior play, Peg O' My Heart. He isn't a gold digger, but he has handled the money for his class for the past two years. Dutch earned ,a football letter and played a year of basketball. If ever there was a tease, Dutehi' is it. CAROL WALLER Carol, a quiet, unassuming senior, surprises one by her ready response in class, for she always has a good reply at the tip of her tongue. Carol enjoyed Girl Reserves her first two years of high school and has been enrolled in glee club all four. She was a declamatory member this year. She is one of the sharks at anagrams-popular noon-hour game in the library. l EMA JEAN WEST Another newcomer to L. H. S. this year is Ema Jean Vfest, a brown-eyed miss formerly of Wahoo, Nebraska. She is a member of the high school band this year, Ema Jean is 11 friendly and sociable girl and has won many friends. LAVADA WIN GERT LaVada is one of our teachers to be, Very active in the normal training department, she has been a member of the Normal Training club the past two years. She also be- longs to the Girl Reserves. LOREN S WOODSIDE Another six-footer is Lorens. His height has helped him through two years of track and one of football. He's a good- hearted fellow, one whom his friends know can be counted upon. BETTY YOUNG One of those people who has a mania for movies, is Bet- ty. But that docsn't retard her interest or attendance in ex- tra-curricular activities of L. H. S. Her inclinations are to- ward domesticity-she's a member of the Hume Economics club--though she Iiuds the commercial field an interesting one. MARIAN N E ZIMMERMAN Marianne Zimmerman--just call her Zim, started her high school days as secretary of her class. She attended school in Berkeley, California, 'her junior year, but returned to L. Il. S. for her diploma, A member ofthe Spizarinktums, band and Girl Reserves, advertising manager to the Clarion staif, and one of the senior editors of the annual staff, was Zim. 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LIGHTING Dmmlfl Magnuaxon Kcnrmt lu Gm'-orge SOI ZND Vvrrmrx Sm ltlx PI IT5I.If'l l'Y Lrm rffrmc Tylf-1' Clyclc- 'Tzxylmf ny, -, W X 1' .:'1:?IIY 7 H ?F .... 1 ,ZSTIBI x naw ww nr JACK STUCKF1' ,,.--- SPRING , A x-NWC' zi- ovbl' ipqmx gs x FRED WILSEY DBLHER TUCKYLK 'ii .-- ' ' 5 3 WGGIIMDB sz, qgfv x 4, BOB Bmw? Among spring sports in Lexington, track is of first rank. Coveted honors came in winning the Southwest conference. Qualifying for the state meet at Lincoln, May 12-13, are Bailey, J. Stuckey, Taylor, Speak, Britton and Hofferber. On May 17, the season closes with Lexington defending champion in the Dawson County meet. CLYDE TAYL AYLOR TRIBUTE Anyone who watched the climax- ing number of the Lexington band at the district music contest will never forget the march triumphant fire of the closing number. It was evident that both the director and the band were mounting to a soul gripping finale. If ever a baton and a director drew as if by magnetism, Mr. Ewing did it then. On and on, up and up to unpre- cedented heights rose the band and their director, magnificent in his final hour of triumph for Lexington High. The curtain closed. The aud- audience sat entranced for one breathless second: then broke into riotous applaus. No wonder the judges spontaneously joined in and one exclaimed, That's the grandest finale of 'Elsa's Procession' I have ever heard. THE WAY OF ALL WRITERS If all editors are as absent mind- ed as people say they are, Charlotte Newman is up with the best of them. She read a letter that Miss Hanson received from a friend: lat- er she started to relate to Miss Han- son the contents of the letter. We think that when you begin telling people what is in their own fan mail, your mind is in about the right condition to become a first rate newspaper man. It's evident that you don't feel pain: and no editor should be conscious enough for that. IS HE PIXILLATED? Its getting him-that toastmaster business. Bill Kelly sat in Room 215 after school wrapt in fancy of the World's Fair motif for the banquet. Someone said, Where's your pen- cil? Bill staring vacantly across the room and feeling absently behind his left ear said, I - I - don't know. His other hand moved to his other ear. I don't know. I had it when I went out for track. You may be a smoothy , Bill, but what do you expect of a pencil anyway? TEDROW QUALIFIES Mr. Vander Beek, prize collector for Believe It or Not , definitions, submits Wendell Tedrow's latest, Incision is a hole that has been sewed up. The Lexington High School Alum- ni Association will hold its annual banquet and business meeting on Thursday evening, May 25. l I I 33.1.13 BLEXINGTON CLARION VOL. 4 MONDAY, MAY 1, 1939 NO. 16 Seniors Soar in Romantic Roles of Play, Wings of the Morning 32 Large Crowd Well Pleased NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS TAPPED With solemnity characterizing the occasion, the National Honor Society! ritual was administered to thirteen new members, April 25, in a very impressive assembly. Miss Clapper played soft music as the students entered the auditorium. Miss Gertrude Robinson read the scripture, after which the audience stood to repeat the Lord's Prayer. Those who had been elected into the Society were then tapped by two old members, Jack Stuckey and Bob Bailey. Ethel Pedersen, Bob Bailey and J ack Stuckey explained the meaning of the words, service, scholarship, leadership and charac- ter. Principal Ashton told of the bene- fits of the Honor Society, after which Jack Stuckey played a clari- net selection. Miss Hanson was the main speak- er of the program and used as her topic, A Light in the Upper Story. Many of the parents of the new members were present to see this honor bestowed upon their sons and daughters. The program was drawn to a close when Miss Clapper played a piano selection. The following are those who were elected to the Honor Society: Seni- ors-Alfred Kopf, Phyllis Stauffer, Mary Ellen Davidson, Emogene Die- fenbach, Hugh Stuart, Dorothy Du- ryea, Evangeline Lindblade and Mar- jorie Carrollg juniors - Charlotte Newman, Marjorie Bellew, Ferdinand Kopf, Alice Sorensen and Janice Cook. STUDENTS WATCH TRAIN OF 1869 ERA L. H. S. Students had the oppor- tunity of going to the Union Pacific station, April 27, at 9:40 a. m., to, see the 1869 Union Pacific train' which was carrying Cecil B. De- Mille's cast of the picture, Union Pacific. The train was en route to Omaha for the performance of t'Golden Spike Days. The only per- sons that most Lexington people recognized were Governor Cochran and Mr. DeMilie. Patronize Clarion Advertisers! with Players' Efforts i Spotlighting three different fam- ilies dissatisfied with the trend of life, the characters in Wings of The Morning , exhibited a memor- able bit of impersonation at the au- ditorium Friday evening, April 28. John Edwin May, around whom gthe plot centered, portrayed his dif- ificult roll with almost professional skill. His most remarkable trait as an actor seems to be intonation- the art of portraying feeling by an almost imperceptible voice. He was ably supported by Evan- geline Lindblade and Don Prasch, whose characterizations were very commendable in the romantic leads. With Marjorie Carroll as a vivac- ious Italian girl and her stage fath- er, Harold Riley, the performance .was given spice and humor. Hugh Stuart as a poet did a not- able piece of work in conveying a- bandoned hope in an unhappy author. Emogene Diefenbach carried the part of a compassionate sister of Master Geoffery, John May. In an artistic manner she tinted her pic- 'ture with grace. The role of a feeble grandmother is seldom depicted more convincing- ly than was the characterization given by Ethel Mae Pedersen. p I However worthy the main charac- lters, they could never have produc- ed this play without those in short- er parts. To Mr. Vander Beek goes credit for the splendid production. TALENT CLUB PROGRAM L. H. S. was entertained in as- sembly, April 20, by the Talent club. Dorothy Helen Neff announced the following program. Marietta Ha- 'gadone played classical numbers as the students entered the auditorium. John Edwin May .... baton twirling accompanist .-.... Verna Snyder Animated Slang ........ playlet Speaker ............ Jean Smith Girl ............... Janice Cook Boy ............ Marjorie Bellew Traffic Cop ...... Verna Snyder Postman ..... Marietta Hagadone Piano duets ...... Pat Naffzinger Virginia Knapple The Cat Came Back .... Reading Mary Ellen Davidson Berdine Daiss ended the program by playing Alexander's Rag Time Band, and Deep in a Dream. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor . ..... .......... M arjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor . ............ Bill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor Reporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Maurcne Banks, Bob Bailey, Dean Lnntz, Mary Ellen Davidson. Irvin VValkcr, Elsie Evert, D 0 n n a June Cowles fJunior Highb. Below are a few of the comments from the seniors after the Regents' and university examinations: To you juniors who plan to take college entrance tests: Have you ever tried to recall a thought which really wasn't there? Tried so hard that your cerebrum seemed to have its wires crossed, and the only result was static and interference? Perhaps it does sound like a radio, but take my advice fill that vacuum with a greater vo- cabulary than y0u've ever dreamed of needing. There'll be a need all right. Master the spelling of all words in this enormous vocabulary. you're going to acquire. Sacrileg- ious was in our test. Learn to concentrate when read- ing. Fix all important facts thoro- ughly in your mind and leave them there. There's space enough: I'm sure of it. Shall I pause? Take a deepl breath. How's your blood pressure? Too high? That's bad. Now a word to the jelly-ish: You have changed your minds about en- rolling in the college preparatory class? Run along, my dear child- ren, the remaining brave and cour- ageous souls will carry the yellow, grammar books in our stead nexti year. They'll win the Regents' sch- olarships and pass the entrance, tests. --Ethel Pedersen. I You must have a desire to in- crease your vocabulary and the a- bility to apply it after you have reached that goal. It requires hours of extra work to develop it, but it is worth the time. To be able to express yourself forcefully is a great achievement. -Vernon Smith. I wish to emphasize the need of drill. My suggestion is that you stress vocabulary and spelling. You will realize that this is to know the meaning of about four hundred words for just one-fourth of the en- tire test. -Jack Schultz. As for thinking that you under- classmen will take this advice-well, I know, I may as well hand you a blank sheet of paper for one learns very little from others' experiences. When you amagine you are being crowded with lessons next year and think the teachers are giving you too much talk about studying, you are wrong. -Bob Bailey. If you are interested in college entrance examinations next spring you have to enlarge your vocabu- laries. By this, I mean you will have to take it upon yourself to look up and remember the meaning and spelling of all the words you come in contact with. -Jack Stuckey. bgi5 GfZ0Zlfl'lCf At last spring has unveiled her countenance and blessed us with her sunny smile . . . Without a doubt D. Stuckey's fancies have overturn- ed and love has gone smash. Thanks to B. Kelly. Anyway Bill and Betty are a courtin' . . . Dutch you can't do this to us , cried the big and handsome school boys as they doub- led up their fists . . . he asked two fair lassies to the junior-senior feed . . . I'm afraid bad has gone to worse . . . Holding hands in L. H. S. is usually a pastime that one is aware of, but occasionally it is done unconsciously . . . A certain young lady held, well let's say a man's hand behind her all the way up stairs from assembly and thought it felt like the smooth texture of her maiden friend. And by the way, have you heard the latest about Charlotte and the guy behind the baritone? Yes, you've guessed it! Her New man is Bob Snyder. r Visit our Gift Shop for the best of Graduation Gifts ROSENBERGKS REMEMBER MOTHER on Mother's Day! Give her a gift from BAUMGARTNER'S Where Students Meet for Fun and Good Eats MINUTE MAN AT 'rs-ee E5 TH 'A . -Q f Huck , a childhood hero to all of us, will be presented at the Majestic Theater soon in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The idol of American youth, Mick- ey Rooney, brings this new picture of an old story to the screen. It is Mark Twain's immortal book, a story of heart-throbs and adventure when Huck's father made the de- mand on the Widow, the runaway, imprisonment, and Huck's escape, the discovery of the runaway slave, the learning of the murder charge, the plot of the two criminals, the re- turn of dead Huck, and the rescue from the lynchers. Of course Mickey plays the lead as Huck, with his supporting cast worthy of the great production: Walter Connolly, William Frawly, Rex Ingram, Lynne Carver and Jo Ann Sayers. After seeing this film you'll say Thanks, Mickey, for a grand per- formance. Patronize Our Advertisers One-Stop Service Efficient and Courteous MORGAN OIL COMPANY V 1 Have Your Hair Done To Fit the Occasion by the Oriental Beauty Shop Billie Kring, Proprietor x GUYS- the first shave . . the best shave . . graduation . . the Electric Razor! STEWART'S For For For Give Have the Winter Clothes cleaned and pressed and put in moth bags for summer. - r.-.'.-.-.'.'. F Q ..., 55 5 - if LINCOLN'S 126 - 126 , g , ,f Q, I 6 -- Newsettes 5 Juniors led the honor roll for the second six weeks with the sopho- mores and freshmen tying for sec- ond place, and seniors placing third. Seniors: Ruth Haworth, Ethel Ped- ersen: Juniors: Marjorie Bellew: Janice Cook, Nora Quitmeyer, Alice Sorensen: Sophomores: Gladys Hend- erson, Joy Savin, Darlene Ward: Freshmen: Phyllis Hanson, Betty Orthman, Leola Willets. Three reels of movies, Where West is Still West , The Eagle , and t'Some Friendly Birds , were shown in the auditorium at 12:45 p. m., April 26. The first pictured the life of cowboys on the range, the second showed the danger an eagle hunter encounters and the growth of an Imperial Eagle from egg to maturity, and the third re- vealed the habits of familiar birds. MUSIC STUDENTS RATE HIGH IN CONTEST Lexington high school students brought home many honors from Kearney, when they won ten super- iors and seven excellents, at the district music contest held at Kear- 'UN1. HONORS STUDENTS Fon HIGH SCHOLARSHIP I The University of Nebraska held its eleventh annual Honors Convo- cation on Tuesday, April 18, in the University Coliseum. At that time ithe University honored those stu- dents ranking scholastically in the upper tenth of each class of each l 1 1 ,, .Humor S, SES ltlli lli Miss Rachael Clapper's seventh grade music classes presented a concert in assembly, April 18. A college for the past two semesters., Special honor was given to the upgchorus of seventy-nine students sang per three percent of the senior classwseveral numbers with M155 C1aPP91' Students honored from Lexingtonlas accompanlst- Bobby George an' High School were Retha Mae Edeal,,1'10l-mced the Pwgfam- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin The Hllte tl'i0, C011SiSti1'1g Of Bet' Edeal and Wilfred John Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Stuart. Retha graduated from Lexington high school with the class of '38, ranking third in her class and be- ing in the National Honor Society. She was associate editor on the Min- ute Man Staff and feature writer for the Clarion staff. VVilfred graduated from Lexing- ton with the class of '33. This is his second consecutive year to be hon- ored. GIRL RESERVES PRESENT MUSIC-DRAMATIC NIGHT Under the direction of Miss Elna Beal, the Girl Reserves presented Music and Dramatic Night in the high school auditorium Tuesday, April 18, at 8:00 p. m. The curtain raised on a typical ty Thompson, Thelma Wood, and Delphine Ayers, played two num- bers. After Billy Bates played two 'piano solos, Butterfly, by Grieg, and The Waltz, by Thompson, he was rewarded with a long applause. Future Minute Men are showing promise. On April 27, they ventur- ed to Gothenburg to win six track events and tie for first place. The seventh and eighth graders placed second in the meet with 47 3-4 points as the Gothenburg Junior Swedes placed first with 5124: Cozad third with 38 3-4: and Brady, fourth with 2 points. Patronize our advertisers. Gay Gibson Dresses in sizes 11 to 17 - 83.95-85.95 ney, April 21-22. meeting, with Evangeline Lindblade,l J h The band and chorus have rated president, in charge. Wilma Chad- Y ust t fi drags tfof superior for the third consecutive wick led the singing of several our Sprmg ar robe year, which is no doubt very grati- songs. EVANS SHOP fying to Director Ewing and to all As Miss Clapper played Rhap- . of Lexington. sody in Blue three Girl Reserves, -- The following received superior did an interpretative dance on the ' ' ratings: Don Moss, gow bass: Sgr- stage lighted with soft blue lights. A man Walked down tho Street ey ourn girls' me ium voice, a- During the eveningthe playlets,- h d t t- thleen Norris, girls' high voice: The Whatnots and the Reporter , Once e paustiado eat James Burnett, French horn: girls' 4'Who Killed Sam , and Beau of Now he is our 5 y cus Omer trio: I girls' quartet: mixed octet: Bath were dramatized. HAGADONE9S CAFE Madrigal group. Between the playlets several read- Excellent ratings: Ruth Haworth, ings, vocal solos, selections by the ' ' girls' low voice: Dean Stuckey, flute: quartet, and piano numbers offered , T boys' quartette: woodwind quintet: entertainment. brass sextette, and boys' glee club. MMM-. ' -l- Glen grey, oasis green, and Ta- Sweets f0l' the Sweet Resldents 0fI the gonely lila-Hd Of hiti rose are among colors which Haulbowline, relan 1 are 0 have fashion experts of London are trying 9 electricity for the first time, cables to make pgpular for spring and MAYS SWEET SHOP being laid from the mainland. Summer' F V t Make the Banquet A Stunning Moro Glamour, A Success for Her. Graduation Gift Better Fit, Flowers from the That Pleases Everyone Longer. Wea?-' . , from Humming Bird Hosiery . , , Lexington Floral Co. MCKEE S PAT'S BQOTERIE S A Wave, a Curl,. GIRLS.. BOYS . . . l Something tha? Wm Buy your Banquet Sandals Look Your Best for make the glrl and have them dyed Graduation for the Banquet the perfect hue. Purchase a suit from Marinello Beauty Shop NIMIE ELECTRIC SHOP AYERS - A K LEXINGTON LOSES MEET ff , - - 5- AT NORTH PLATTE N A if- f , Winning seven firsts to the Bull- , 1 f-Q ---i dogs' six firsts, the Lexington Min- fl - fav v b v ' , 1 By 9 c. 3 , 1- 1 BILL BANKS and RAY BROWN - 1 I I 4 5 - A 5 ci 1 -. - -we - .Qi ,Eff C . R L fd l 2 7 f f 1 0 LINCOLN SNATCHES KEARNEY MEET IN EASY VICTORY AGAINST WESTERNS 12 Taylor and McAferty Retain Hold in Pet Events Unable to hold the Lincoln husk- ies behind the lines, Kearney and Lexington bowed to the 53 points of the Capitol lads, at Kearney, Fri- day afternoon and evening, April 28, to take second and third places with 19 and 17 3-4, points respectively. North Platte was on Lexington's heels with 1653 Ravenna got 153 Gothenburg, 14 3-43 Grand Island, 95 Holdrege, 53 Ogallala, 1. Cam- bridge and Broken Bow were the only class A schools that failed to score. In the broad jump Taylor remain- ed master, and stretched the tape to 21 ft. 105 inches. Two leaps of more than 22 feet were blotted out when he broke the sod. The high hurdle race is still apparently his own, although the time of 15.4 is somewhat slower than his previous marks. Scott of Kearney, after brushing three hurdles placed sec- ondg Warren of Lexington was fifth. Bob Bailey tied with Gothenburg and North Platte for third place in the pole vault at about 11 feet. Dean Stuckey copped a fourth place in the 200-yard low hurdles. Jack Stuckey, beating all his previous records by one second, placed sec- ond in the 400-yard dash. Speak, Lexington sophomore, placed third in the half mile. ' In the weight events, Lincoln took practically all places. Although Bill Britton beat all his previous time records in the 220-yd. dash, he failed to qualify in the fin- als because of the stiff competition. SOUTHWEST MEET SLATED FOR HOLDREGE FRIDAY In a contest where Greek will be battling Greek and not the conti- nent of Europe, the Southwesters will meet at Holdrege next Friday, May 5. With North Platte, Kearney, Go- thenburg and Lexington leading the attack, the battle will be close and exciting. Pactically every kind of heavy chemical will be produced in a large plant to be erected near Port Okha, India. D. STUCKEY, SPEAK WIN POINTS FOR LEXINGTON Out of eleven entries in the Over- ton invitational, the Lexington soph- omores and freshmen, who competed against senior high schools, placed fifth. Dean Stuckey, sophomore, led the Minute Men with a first in the 200 yard low hurdles, second in the 100 yard dash, fourth in the 120 yard high hurdles, and was one of the 880 yard relay team which placed fourth. His first in the 200 yard low hurdles replaced the old record of 25.8 with 25.1. Speak ran second in the half mile and placed third in the pole vault. He ran under the old 880 record, but Sleglen, Gibbon entry, placed first. The relay team, Adams, D. Fore- man, Cranford, and D. Stuckey placed fourth. Five records were broken. The 200 yard low hurdles, javelin, discus, 880, and mile. LEXINGTON LOSES MEET TO BULLDOGS BY 4 POINTS Three records were broken on the Gothenburg cinder paths Friday, April 21, when twelve schools tang- led for the battle of triumph. North Platte went home proudly with first place while Lexington followed very closely four points in the rear. Tay- lor of Lexington was high pointer with 15 slugs. Harold McAferty hoisted himself 6 feet 2 3-4 inches over the jump bar to break Taylor's previous record and bring victory to Gothenburg in that event. Clyde Taylor spread out to broad jump a new record of 21 feet and 8 inches. Gewecke of Elmcreek toss- ed the discus 129 feet and 5 inches for a new record. Other Lexington men who placed were: Jack Stuckey, second in the 100 yard dash and Bill Britton, fourthg Don Richards, third in the discus. For High Grade Food That really rates It'll make you come here With heavy dates. DEW DROP INN ute Men lost their initial track meet to North Platte on the Bulldogs oval Tuesday, April 18. The Bulldogs second and third places won them the meet by a margin of 685-535. Breen of North Platte and Taylor of the Minute Men were the out- standing men of the meet. Breen scored 135 points while Taylor scor- ed 18. Breen Won first in the 220 yard dash, scored in the 200 low hurdles, third in the shot put and broad jump, and ran as anchor man in the winning relay team. Taylor placed first in the high jump, high hurdles, and broad jump and was second in the shot put. Other Minute Men who placed are: high hurdles, Warren, thirdg 100 yard dash, Britton, thirdg mile run, Edmisten, first and Prasch, third, 880-yard run, Hofferber, first and Speak, thirdg 440-yard run, Britton, secondg 220-yard dash, Stear, thirdg pole vault, Bailey tied for first, at 10 feet 6 inchesg shot put, Richards, first arid Taylor, secondg distance, 43 feet 3 3-4 inchesg discus, Rich- ards, first and Warren, third, dis- tance, 126 feetg javelin, Wilsey, sec- ond, high jump, Taylor, first, Wood- side, secondg broad jump, Taylor, first. PLACES FOURTH The Minute Men attended the Hastings Relays held in Hastings Saturday, April 15, winning their heat in the medley relay. After the officials compared the times of other teams, Lexington was awarded fourth place. The medley relay is made up of a 440 yard dash, two 220 yard dashes and an 880 yard run. Minute Men who ran in this relay are Bill Brit- ton, Jack Stuckey, Dean Stuckey and Bill Hofferber. ' 1 Lord Baltimore Tweed Check Stationery in colors that please! VON'S REXALL STORE i - A picture will 93 O be long - 0,3 7 remembered - ' V, and ever 1 E1 Q ' cherished Q if its taken PHUTUERHPHV in Your banquet dress HEBREW STUDIO RIF'- LYDE AYLOR LEGITIMATE TANTRUMS It seems that two seniors each spent an hour the other day learn- ing how to throw a tantrum, tearing down sixteen or seventeen years of their parents' hard work teaching them not to. Perhaps it is a good thing that such form of dramatics is not taught in all classes, but it may bring good results when they present this play, This Tantrum, in assembly one of these days. Then the students can ,see just how they look when they go round and round with the merry-go-round and turn everything up side down, or down side up, or something. JUST THINK! THEY'RE SENIORS Once in the Clarion room a senior asked, How often does the Daily Nebraskan come? 3 I v 3 Just to be facetious, the teacherf replied, Three times a week. This one-story thinker said, Which days? And then there's that other Dutch Walker. He asked, Where are the Mississippi Singers from? Alabama? Oh, Dutch! Where you all been since Topsy 'jes growed? CODDLING ATHLETES Believing that columnist John Bentley of the Lincoln State Journal, has put it just about right we have lifted one entire section from last Thursday's issue. We hope he doesn't mind. Someone signing, A Student Body published a letter in The Falls City Journal charging that the high school athletes there are an underprivileged group. The letter suggested that the Tigers failed to l F LEXINGTON CLARION VOL. 4 MONDAY, MAY 8, 1939 NO. 17 Lexington Overides Seven chools To Take outhwest Championship 3 Britton, Hofferber, J. Stuckey U. P. TRAIL FEATURED IN HONOR SOCIETY FETE Members of the National Honor Society held their annual banquet in the home economics room, May 9. Along the U. P. Trail, the theme for the occasion, was carried out in nut cups designed as smoke stacks and with top hats of rust, gold, and yellow-green as menu folders. The guests entered the flower arrayed room to the strains of airs of '69l played by Miss Clapper. Ethel Mae Pedersen, toastmaster, introduced the theme, Along the U. P. Trail, and the following program was presented by the Honor Society members: Breaking the Sod ....... Helen Starr Ribbons across the Prairie .... ----------------- Mary Cooper God Bless America .-.. - Vocal Solo Marjorie McFarren The Golden Spike ............ -------1-- Evangeline Lindblade Crinoline Days ..... Mixed Quarteti Marjorie Carroll, Dorothy Dur- I yea, Bob Bailey, Ferdinand Kopf. I The Iron Horse ...... Hugh Stuart The Overland Mail ............ ------ Miss Gertrude Robinson fThiS was the reading of the mes-l sages of the absent Society mem- bersl. Miss Leech and her advanced home economics girls served the din-i ner. The nut cups and the menui folders were made by Miss Geiger's art class. L. H. S. normal trainers, in return' and Taylor Win Five Firsts Trailing in the preliminaries, and 'matching strides in the early after- noon events, Coach Dills' Minute Men went on a sprinting rally in the fin- ishing moments to snatch the South- 'west conference championship for the second consecutive year at Holdrege I Friday, May 5. Competition was close, and finals uncertain as tallies tied untied. Lex- ington stacked 40 points, North Platte, 37, Kearney, 353 and Gothen- ,burg 21. Cozad, Cambridge and Hol- idrege were the other contestants. iTaylor of Lexington was high point- er of the meet with 14 points, and Scott of Kearney was second with 13. Against a distracting wind and treacherous track bed, Taylor's high hurdle honors Were threatened when Scott of Kearney led over three hurdles, but Taylor overtook him to win first place. Time 1527. Taylor also held his ranking in the broad jump at 21 feet, 3 inches. McAferty, Gothenburg's consistent record breaker, lifted up the pole on the high jump to 5 ft. 1015 inches, gto break the old record one inch. lMcCarter, also of Gothenburg, and Zimmerman of Holdrege, stretched the discus record one foot to make a new dent in the Sod at 127 ft. 7 in. Dean France, Lexington freshman, was the dusky pony in the javelin as he took third place. Richards won third in the discus and shot put, Taylor, fourth in the shot and J. Stuckey, third in the 100-yd. dash. Warren, qualifying in the high hurdle preliminaries, fell to fifth in win their seventh straight Southeastifor the assistance for the past year Nebraska C0I1f6I'6I1Ce f00UO211l title be- of several rural and Lexington teach- end zone in the half mile, furnished cause a key player had been declar-iers, entertained them in the Home a spectacular dashing spree to fin- ed ineligible just before game time.iEconomics room, May 5. ish second: but was disqualified on In one instance, it is alleged, a play- er made up his incomplete but was still ruled off and in another instance a student was refused permission to make up back work. It is clearly a teapot tempest and, leaves this department very, very cold. There has been too much coddling of high school athletes in the past and this Falls City incident is a hopeful sign. Some athletes have come to the university ready and willing to meet the requirements but because of a lax prep school training lacked the mental equipment. Too Lunch was served after the guests had amused themselves with various! table games. I 'the finals, Speak, coming from the a technical foul. Lexington stock skyrocketed when J. Stuckey outstepped Davidson of 'North Platte in the quarter and B. lmany times it means a high school Britton skidded past Breen, in the teachers' job if he or she declares'220 dash. Hofferber followed with the school's best athlete ineligiblefa blue ribbon over G0thenburg's A1- As a result the boy slides along and bers in the half to throw Lexington iwhen he arrives at the university 5 points ahead of North Platte and I i he has never learned how to study. A low bow to A. B. Gelwick, sup- erintendent, and his Falls City fa-, culty for their courage, in demand-I ing that the scholastic standards be met, whatever the cost in athletic 4 points in the lead of Kearney. Next came the deciding relay in which Lexington had to place to win. With Britton, Raser, Taylor ,and J. Stuckey getting an easy sec- ond, the Minute Men grabbed the glory. 5 trophy. The Lexington Clarion Published bi-weekly by the news writing class of Lexington High School Printed by The Lexington Clipper STAFF Editor . . ............ , . . .Marjorie Carroll Business Manager ...... Charlotte Newman Athletic Editor ....... ........ B ill Banks Associate Editor .............. Ray Brown Columnist .................. Clyde Taylor lleporters .... Olive French, Alice Sorensen, Manrene Banks. Bob Bailey, In-an Lantz, Mary Ellen Davidson. Irvin , XValker, lilsie Evert, ID o n n a .lunr-1 Cowles Cdunior Higlib. ADIEU T0 L. H. S. 'iWhen you come to the end of the day, and realize that it is the end not only of one day, but of all days at school, there's a tight place some- where in your epiglottisg you beginl to wonder why you've longed so fori freedom. The tasks that once were arduous now seem precious. All the worry and excitement of rushing the copy through for the Clarion passes with this final issue. No more Thursday evening panics! And what's to fill the space in our hearts? Well, We'll find something else perhaps, but right now there's an emptiness as we bid our school paper good-bye. -The Editor. I l l GIRLS TO FARMERS' FAIR Nora Quitmeyer, Alice Sorensen,, Dolores Kopf, and Maxine Salleng were announced as winners of the Home Economics Club contest at the meeting on May 4. Their reward was a trip to the Farmers' Fair in' Lincoln May 6 and 7. Miss Leech, sponsor, accompanied the girls to Lincoln. Election of officers for the com- ing year resulted as follows: Fran- ces Jane Howell, presidentg Opal Quitmeyer, vice president: Alice Schmidt, secretary, and Dorothy Helen Neff, treasurer. PLAY SCHOOL CONDUCTED The annual play school for pre- school children will be conducted by the sophomore home economics class in the home economics room on May 10-12 and May 15-19, from 8:30 to 10:30 each morning. Fourteen children who are be- tween the ages of three and five and live within six blocks of the school are invited. The purpose of the school is to give the girls more knowledge and better understanding of pre-school children. Activities will include free play,l stories, and work with rhythm in- struments. x Make Graduation a Happy Time- Give the Perfect Gift from McKEE'S l l LILLIAN HANSON BERTHA SOKER CLARION SPONSOR In this busy paper world withw which the Clarion staff has been fa- milarized, we wish to break step long enough to pay recognition to our cap-' tain, Hansie. 4 An unconscious tonic for the blues, she was our only inspiration, hope! and booster on Thursday nights when, copy was due and we were in al mess We'll never forget, all the times when we couldn't find just the! right word or phrase to use-she al-! ways had the peg that fit best. Even, though We were late with our inter-f views, or our stories didn't get in on, time, or so we find her always a pa-l tient and cheerful guide, portraying, in her every act that it is nice to be natural, when you're naturally nice. -Clarion Staff. l5SS3f G!Z0ZlfI'lCf For the last time we slingers take our pop guns and with a steady hand we aim again . . .First we pause to pay tribute to a deserving couple, for they have stuck it out for three long years-here's to you, Wilma and Jack . . . Now we turn to the banquet, for it must not go unmentioned-We can Bank ish on it that Riley had a happy time with Jean, even if he did have his pock- ets full of souvenirs . . eh Harold? . . . In the last issue they held hands,-now they kiss and make love . . . If you don't believe us, just ask Don P. . . when school days end, your fool days begins . . . So we sign- Shotty 81 Marge. PUPPET SHOW ENTERTAINS Sponsored by Miss Betha Carter, the normal training classes pre- sented a puppet show in the audi- torium May 3, at one o'c1ock. This puppet show, which the nor- mal trainers have been working on for several months, is their major project for the year. l l YEARBOOK SPONSOR She's one in a million! Miss Soker sparkles apart from the rest of us because of her keen sense of humor, those auburn locks, and that inimi- table laugh. Her refreshing original- ity, and her ability to master diffi- culties in a super way are just two more outstanding qualities. Despite typewriter keys, shorthand notes, bookkeeping figures, and nu- merous club activities, this versatile Soker has made the 1939 Minute Man possible. Nor is this her first experience with annuals. In 1931, she sponsored the All-American Minute Man that won 950 points out of a possible 1000, the highest record for Lexington to date. As a play coach she is among the toppers with Dor- othy Vernon and Haddon Hall 1303 and 'The Wasp's Nest V315 to her credit as classics for Lexington High, -The Yearbook Staff. s Words to the Footwise . . . Be fair to your feet, Have your shoes repaired by John NIMIE ELECTRIC SHOP f By the way Pause- and Refresh at the MINUTE MAN f There is No Hurt Like Forgetting! And there is no token taken to heart more willingly than W'HITMAN'S CHOCOLATES VON ,S REXALL STORE JUN IORS USE FAIR THEME FOR ANNUAL BANQUET Carrying out the New York Wor- ld's Fair motif in room and table decorations, the juniors banqueted the seniors at the I. O. O. F. hall, May, 2. Billowing balloons swung from the center lights while blue and orange streamers drifted out from the win- dows. Large colorful posters of the World's Fair were placed at inter- vals along the walls, and table dec- orations continued the theme. Combination nut cups and place cards were designed to represent the Trylon and Perisphere in miniature. Tall orange candles in dark blue holders, as well as the menu and program booklets all represented the dominant colors used in the real fair. Special World's Fair flags of orange stamped with blue completed these table appointments except for the novelty caps and the souvenirs each person found at his place. Sophomore girls who acted as waiters wore aprons and caps of fine printed material on which the World's Fair designs were in evi- dence. A small bronze bookmark and letter opener was each 1ady's favor, while the one for the men was a World's Fair watch charm on a key chain. With Bill Kelly, junior president, as toastmaster, the program moved smoothly and sprightly. Emphasiz- ing the theme the speakers, and mu- sicians spoke, sang and danced to the theme, Dawn of a New Day, in the following program: Come to the Fair, boys quartet, Welcome to Dawn, Bill Kelly, Magic of To- morrow, Jack Stuckey, Dawn of a New Day, Doris Johnson, The Try- lon Beacon, Richard Hume, Within Our Perisphere, Charlotte Newman, Whistling Reveries, Forrest Wood- man, Down Rainbow Avenue, Miss Elna Beal, Sidewalks of New York, Marietta Hagadone, World of Tomorrow for the Class of '39, Miss Bertha Soker, Piano Melodies, Miss Rachael Clapper. To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holbein, whose careful planning coupled with several weeks of earnest service made the banquet a success, the jun- iors express thanks and apprecia- tion. For those juniors who worked relentlessly, the sponsors in turn are grateful. Under the direction of Miss Clap- per, the eighth grade presented a musical program to the junior high and high school Thursday, May 4. MR. E. E. EWING To Maestro Ewing, music instruc- tor, students are expressing grati- tude for his guidance through their successful years in music contests, and in all school activities. Our yardstick cannot begin to measure his ability in the field of music, as well as in the other arts. The following were his proteges this year: Band Members: Solo Clarinets: Jack Stuckey, Don Moss, Arthus Anderson, 2nd Clarinets: Durwood Gollehon, Jack Jacobson, Mary Thompson, Thelma Lauby, Emogene Diefenbach, 3rd Clarinets: Shirley Jacobson, Neil Kugler, Virginia Wal- bridge, Iris Regouby, Lila Regouby, Norma Howell, Eb Clarinet: Mar- jorie Bellew, Oboe: Emma Jean West, Bassoon: John E. May, Bass Clarinet: Janice Cook, Alto Saxo- phone: Darlene Ward, Tenor Saxo- phone: Don Magnuson: Baritone Sax- ophone: Ruth Diefenbach, Piccolo: Beverly Mason, Flutes: Dean Stuck- ey, Virginia Knapple, Delphine Ay- ers, Betty Thompson, Kathleen Nor- ris, Baritones, Bob Snyder, Verna Snyder, Lloyd Jones, Clair Dean Kreitz, Trombones: Jean Smith, Marianne Zimmerman, Patsy Naff- z'nger, Doris Johnson, Marietta Hag- adone: Cornets: Willis Raser, Bill Mingus, Vyrl Anderson, Betty Lux, Marjorie Kugler, Wayne Arbuckle, Basses: Harold Riley, Dean Hee, Jim Roberts, Darrel Hollibaugh, Juanita Fisher, String Bass: Ivan Evans: Percussion: Lydia Peister, Rich Hume, Jim Kelly, Ralph Falkin- burg, Jr. Chorus members: lst Sopranos: Jean Banks, Gertrude Buchholz, Wil- ma Chadwick, Marjorie Carroll, Al- yce Hofreiter, Kathleen Norris, Doris Johnson, 2nd Sopranos: Mary Dav- idson, Agnes Delahunty, LaVere Nel- son, Gladys Ozanne, Lydia Peister, Shirley Bourn, Norma Delap, Dar- lene Dyas, Dorothy Neff, Pauline Nimie, Opal Quitmeyer, Lois Wells, Darlene Wood, Thelma Swanson, Patricia Mills, lst Altos: Charlotte Reiter, Carol Waller, Olive French, Agnes Kjar, Nora Quitmeyer, Win- ona Braithwait, Margaret Hastings, Margaret Lauby, Marylyn Lindblade, Beverly Mason, Junetta Warren, Ev- elyn Wissbaum, Joy Savin, 2nd Al- tos: Garlan Magnuson, Ruth Lan- ham, Leola McCarter, Ruth Haworth, Dorothy Duryea, lst Tenors: Harold IRiley, Lawrence Tyler, Ferdinand Kopf, Jack Turley, 2nd Tenors: James Burnett, Irwin Walker, Mil- ton Stear, Warren Kloepping, For- rest Woodman, 1st Bass: Clyde Tay- lor, Montie Taylor, Charles High, John May, Dean Woodman, Max Bourn, 2nd Bass: Bob Bailey, Don Moss, Jim Roberts, Don Gunn, Don Prasch. Accompanist: Verna Snyder. Junior High students in 8-A and 8-B classes on the honor roll for 6 Weeks are: 8-B: Francis Ryan, Nata- lie Stauffer, Patsy Banks, Wilma Wells, Virginia Levick, Mary Louise Randall, Lorene Kugler, Billy Speak, Betty Stryker, Ruth Sorenson, Jim Haworth. 8-A:Jeanne Neff, Harriet Burnett, Marjorie Dodge, Irene Ke- isner, Donna Fae Weirauch, Ruth Decker, Millicent Miller, Donna June Cowles. For Mother on Mother's Day Mrs. Stover's Chocolates in Gift Packages Congratulations to the Class of 1939 PAT'S BOOTERIE 3 Doris Hirsh, Emma Jean Hurless, STEWARTS f .X L enum. ' To All VA Q Seniors ' - 5 5' We Extend ii J Hearuesn kg Congratu- Where You Receive ' ' lations the Best in Meals 7 HAGADONE'S CAFE TEEN C01-li 2? L K LWWWM.-.-.M-4 l' 'H' ' G 1939 L. H. S. TRACK TEAM Top row-Clinton Lauby, Marvin Thinnes, Ronald Longly, George Mouzes, Bob Bailey, Delmer Tucker, Don Richards, Clyde Taylor, Lorens Woodside, Bill Hofferber, Calvan Edmisten, Charles High, Martin Meyer, Leonard Cruson, Gene Fowler: bottom row-Ferdinand Kopf, Dick Cranford, James Burnett, Don Prasch, Wayne Speak, Dean Stuckey, Willis Raser, Bill Britton, Bill Foreman, Jack Stuckey, Fred Wilsey, Bill Kelly, Wayne Young, Dale Hanna, Dean France, Ralph Fagot. 1 Lexington High School Track Records All Records In Tenth Of A Second Event Name Record Year 100-yard Dash ........... -G. Rhoadarmer and Dunlap ..... ,10.2 --1928-'38 220-yard Dash ........... B. Britton ...................... 23.9 ..... 1938 440-yard Dash .......... A. Kopf ........................ .5Z.4 ..... 1929 880-yard Run ........... -Bill Hofferber .................. ,2:7.8 .... 1938 Mile Run ............... .B.Ransdel1 ..................... .4:41.2 ---1929 60-yard High Hurdles .... C. Taylor ...................... .7.6 ...... 1938 120-yard High Hurdles ---C. Taylor ...................... .15 flat --1938 110-yard Low Hurdles .... -G. Taylor ...................... .13.2 ..... 1932 ---.G. 200-yard Low Hurdles .... .D 220-yard Low Hurdles Broad Jump ..... L .... --.C Pole Vault ........... High Jump .............. - ----W. Taylor ...................... . Stuckey ..................... . Taylor ...................... Roudebaugh ................. C. Taylor ...................... 27.8 ..... 1933 24.1 ..... 1939 .21'10V2 -1938 .11'3-VZ --1937 .5'l15-8 1938 P SIX MINUTE MEN RECEIVE FULL-BLUES FROM ED WEIR Track men who have received a full-blue from Ed Weir of the Uni- versity of Nebraska are Clyde Tay- lor, Don Richards, Delmar Tucker, Fred Wilsey, Bill Britton, and Dean Stuckey. To receive this dark blue diamond -shaped felt piece with a white '39 on it, a track man must earn 24 points in track events, either in practice 'or in a meet. Track men who don't have enough points for a full-blue may earn a half-blue with 12 points. The half- DISCUS .-.....-...------- D. Richards ...................- 128' ----- 1938'blue is' similar to the full-blue, but Shot Put ................ .D. Richards .................... .43'111A -1938 I it is light blue in Color. Javelin ................. -C. Rork ........................ .161'10 -1938 - - sso Relay ............... Adams, cam, Stuckey, Britton --.1:35.4 ---1938 obf5,1ff5t3L':Je2,1f5e5n Qfhffgjy complished in the event they enter. Top row-Masami Kanda, Donald Moles, Francis Fagot, Mike Kearney. Dale Foreman, Glen Knapple, Kenichi Kanda, Glen Naffziger, bottom row-Andrew Wilhelm, John Mouzes, Clyde Searles, Dean France, Clyde Adams, Jim Warren, Bob Delahunty. Billy Speak, Bob Carson, X are Warm- We Wish Much Drop in and refresh with us! Success and Happiness DEW DROP INN BAUMGARTNER'S When the Summer Days 1 I T0 the SeI1i0l'S Of '39 MAY'S SWEET SHOP Complete Fountain Service Candy Lunches Popcorn Sandwiches For picnics and active sports we have a complete line of Play Clothes-31.00 and up. EVANS SHOP x A To the . Class of '39 ,fog We wish l FIN E 9 Q Successful Future! HEBREW STUDIO 'f -4: f Sai: -.ww 'Ai K a , 9 42221 i 1 .X 1 1 w if Q '32 rl 3 4 1 As' ' 5 mi 'tag :E if S YQ ,Q fi P3 -. ,ym ,T fr 1 x .1 - N