Little Sioux High School - Tipi Yearbook (Little Sioux, IA)

Page 36 text:

Senior Class Play A READY-MADE FAMILY PLAY CAST Agnes Martyn, a widow - - - ---- Deloris Layton Bob. her S0n ---------- - - Donald Grandgenett Marilee, her elder daughter - - - - - Margaret O'Day Gracie, her youngest daughter - - -Lorraine Headley Miss Lydia, her sister-in-law - - - - Helen Conyers Henry Turner, a windower - - - - - - - Kenneth Nuzum Doris, his'daught'er ----- - - - - - - Gladys Ruffcorn Sammie, his son --------------- - - - Jack Little Begonia, the Martyn's darky cook ----------- Iris Pippitt Nicodemus, the Martyn's colored handy man ---- Dwight Alton Stage Manager ----------------- Robert McCracken Assistants ------------------------ Pat Harl- Gladeth Ruffcorn Willie Ruth Ramsey SYNOPSIS A READY MADE FAMILY concerns the troubles of a middle aged widow and widower, Agnes Martyn and Henry Turner: each withholds the fact that a family also exists, for Agnes has three children while Henry has two. When the children find out about the wedding, they decide that their respective parents have been married for their money, and they enter upon an active campaign to force an immediate divorce or annulxnent. Henry's son pre- tends to be a kleptomaniac, while his daughter drives Agnes wild with talk of a recent operation. Anges's son eats soap and froths at the mouth in apparent fits, while one daughter talks incessant baby talk and the youngest of the family plays the role of a mis- chievous brat. The last straw is Miss Lydia, Anges's sister-in law who descends to impersonating a ghost--the ghost of her dead broth er---in order to help drive Henry away. The colored servants, be tween fits and h'ants , had a bad time of it. The situation suddenly changes when the step children think their parents have become pennilessg and they reverse their ac- tions in an attempt to patch up a reconciliation between Agnes and Henry. But the latter pull a surprise on the youngsters, and in the end are obviously masters of the situation. 32

Page 35 text:

Junior Class Play 4. .... ,,,, gt .,,-pn t ,. , . ..'- -A --- - - M FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Rachel Hunter, Joanne Mikkleson, Ramona Mann, Alice Riley, Barbara Wiltfong, Virginia Alton. SECOND ROW: Robert Maloy, Jimmie Beers, George O'Day, Director - Mr. Drake. The opening of the play finds Payson and Carver Smith with their Wives stranded in adjoining rooms of a Chicago hotel: they are returning home for their inheritance, which their father's will has withheld from them until their twenty-fifth birthday. Since they have not seen each other for years, each has convinced the other of his financial success. Unaware of the presence of the other, both couples quarrel violently amid regrets of not having married their sisters or brothers-in-law. At last in desperation, each stages a fake robbery to explain their lack of cash and in the resulting excitement discovers the presence of the other. A connecting door between their rooms provides a means of avoiding the hotel management. Finally there are mutual confessions and the play ends happily when the twins learn that the hotel is part of their father's estate. The curtain falls on four happy young people for whom all the lights from now on will be green. 31

Page 37 text:

FRESHMAN INITIATION The days of events for the Freshman Class was September 30, 1949. The Seniors honored them by holding the traditional initiation. They ar- rived that morning in various odd costumes and elaborate make-up. Armed with paddles, the Seniors were very lenient in using them. A party was held in the evening, the Freshmen being the honorary guests. This day was enjoyed by the whole high school and may every year bring as many happy memories. JUNIOR ACTIVITIES With time for the Junior-Senior Banquet drawing near, the Junior class set out to raise the necessary money. They sold refreshments at our home baseball games. In a joint project with the Sophomore class they sponsored a food sale and sold lunch until after the supper hour on a Saturday afternoon and after the show one Thursday night thereby swelling the funds. The Juniors did very well selling greeting cards, wrappings, etc. In spite of the small number of class members they canvassed the town and surrounding community. The support of the townspeople, as well as student body are much appreciated SENIOR PICTURE DAY AND SKIP DAY On October 14, the Senior Class of 1950 journeyed to Sioux City. It was Picture Day for the Seniors. The pictures were taken at the Voiland Genelli Studio during the morning, after which the Seniors had lunch. Next the group divided up and spent the afternoon in various ways such as window shopping, movies, and the boys visited car dealers. QDreaming, no doubtl. The eve- ning meal was eaten at the Steak House The evening was spent roller skat- ing and attending the movies. The class went home feeling they had spent a memorable day in their Senior year. It caused them to start looking forward to skip day. Plans for the day have not been completed but they are anticipating another pleasant trip. HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATICS An evening of entertainrnent has been planned for March 9th and 10th. The Freshman and Sophomore classes have been working on dramatic and humor- ous readings: eleven members of these groups are scheduled to perform in their respective fields. From the Junior and Senior classes, four girls were select- ed to present a one act play, LADIES OF THE MOP. The cast includes Barbara Wiltfong, Willie Ruth Ramsey, Margaret O'Day, and Helen Conyers. Music for the program will be furnished by the Senior boys. 33