Luther L Wright High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ironwood, MI)

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iQ£i Class Prophecy Dearest Elizabeth: Van Buskirk, Wisconsin, January 18, 1943. You can imagine the feeling of surprise I experienced when I received the account of yoar marriage to our old school mate, Lloyd Arthur, the millionaire 1 i shoe-squeak ’ ’ remover. I guess the world has been kind to all of us. At present, I am head nurse at the “Old Ladies’ Sanitarium.” Rose Marks Cohen is my special charge. She has grown quite old and grey from her terrible affliction—rheumatism. Charles Thompson is the leading banker here, and he often takes us riding in his limousine; but I am getting quite old and the jars ami jerks don’t agree with me. The other day I received a copy of the Ironwood Daily Globe which gave a very detailed account of the election of Primrose Tretheway to the office of Federal Prohibition Officer for the Iron County District. That’s the result of Woman Suffrage! It seems that all the members of our class are moving to the cities. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tederstrom are living in Washington. Josephine says she really enjoys listening to Senator Tederstrom. You know he gives long speeches in Congress. It always reminds her of the debating team. I imagine that her debating instruction comes in very handy now in arguing with Bert. Do you remember the little girl named Olga Rodhacken who organized an orchestra? No doubt you have heard of the famous Wolverine Jazz Band composed of Ruth Grimm as trap drummer, George Peterson as xylophone player, Esther Marauder as violinist, ami Henry Gretzinger as coronet player. Edith Champion, the famous acrobat, accompanies them and entertains the audience between numbers. After a successful trip through the West, they are now content to settle down in quiet Broadway. Mr. and Mrs. Rutger Erickson stopped off to see me while on their way to Florida. Ricky is now superintendent of the Oliver mines in Ironwood. And have you heard how Ruby is getting on with her sales of Vacuum Cleaners? I displayed unusual ability in selling these articles. Jessie Suavely was here yesterday collecting taxes. My, but she looks fine! You would think she was a young girl of twenty instead of an old lady of forty! Annvee SIivensky started out on a very brilliant career as a vaudeville dancer, but she sprained her tee, and is now cook in the Newberry Sanitarium. It was a terrible blow to her family, even though they knew this to be the inevitable outcome. Joe Cvengros, who won the prize for his attractive smile, has settled down to the mending of hearts which he himself had broken. Michael Nolan, the great orator, is now a member of the Mormon Tribe in Utah, and is devoting the remaining years of his life to giving speeches on the “Trials ami Tribulations of a Handsome Man.” Our old school mate, Leola Ware, who gave promise of a brilliant future is now head saleswoman for the i Blue Jay Corn Plasters. ’ ’ Van Buskirk is quite a city; it now boasts of the annual visit of the Barnum Baily shows. Herbert Hoberg, manager, displayed his good judgment in including in his company, Nora, famous director of the monkey band. Nora’s fame is world wide and we recognize in her ability the same spirit she displayed when she was known as Hazel Lager. Walter Larson, who took lessons in voice culture, from Mr. Watson, holds the position of circus barker. And I had the pleasure of personally interviewing Althea Kellett and Nellie Netterblad, the diving girls. Allerd Bergquist who is now a prominent minister in V. B. is especially famous for his theological discovery which he presents to the public in book form entitled “How to Save Your Soul Without Going to Church. ’ ’ J had almost forgotten that I had an appointment with Gertrude Wudtke. Poor Gertie! She was crossed in love, and is in need of consolation from an old friend. Wishing you a happy honeymoon once in a while, Your old school mate has been, MARION DEAR. P. S. How is Marion O’Connor getting along as head instructor in the Manual Training Department across from the I. H. S. ? Editor’s Note: We would like to ask you, Marion, what has become of our old school- mate, Donald Smith. We had heard that he also sought employment in Van Buskirk and had worked up quite a business taking the old ladies of the Sanitarium riding m his Ford. Since you do not mention him, however, we are inclined to doubt the authenticity of the rumor. Page Twenty-seven

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LEOLA WARE “Leo” Portia “One who has a heart joyful to do all that is good.’’ Girls’ Glee Club 1919-’21; Cabinet Member 1920- ’21; Editor-in-Chief, Hematite Board 1920-’21. JOHN WEIMAR “Ole” “A tower of strength on the gridiron.’’ Boys’ Glee Club 1920- ’21; Good Fellowship Club 1919-’20; Football 1920-’21; Track Team 1920-’21; Ski Team 1920-’21; Boys’ Conference 1919. ELVIRA WEST “She hath her share of wisdom.’’ SIGRID WICK LUND “A reason firm and temperate mind.’’ (Came from Bessemer in 1919.) WALTER WINN “Hunka” “A girl, a girl, my kingdom for a girl.’’ Boys’ Glee Club 1919-’21; Football 1919-’20; Oratorical Contest 1919-’20-’21. GERTRUDE WUDTKE “Charlie” “Here she comes sparkling, helter-skelter, hurry-scurry. ’ ’ Vice Pres. Glee Club 1920-’21; Girls’ Glee Club 1919-’21; Cloverland Camp Fire 1918-’21. Page Twenty-six

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 J erTicxti (e i9£i i02i In Memoriam ‘‘To you from falling hands, ire throw the torch. ] yours to hold it high.” Ba:k in 1617, when the call went forth for volunteers to defend “Old Glory , to fight for freedom and democracy, and to rid the world of militarism, the alumni of the Luther L. Wright School nobly responded. They thought neither of the sacrifices nor of the suffering they would have to endure because they were so filled with glowing patriotism that there was no room for thoughts of self. From all ranks of life the men went forth, donned the uniforms of Uncle Sam and gladly did as they were bade. When the armistice was signed, all but three of Alumni's noble men returned. These three patriots gave their last full measure of devotion that our nation might live. One of these brave men, William Hooper, laid down his precious life during the battle of the Argonne. James Fish made the supreme sacrifice at Fort Ogelthorpe, Georgia, while Mauritz Nelson gave his all at Madison, Wisconsin. It is with the spirit of democracy that the Hematite Board sets aside this page in memory of the three gold star men on the Luther L. Wright School honor roll. JAMES FISH..............’14 WILLIAM HOOPER..........’16 MAURITZ NELSON..........16 “Fear not that you hare died for naught, the torch ye threw to us we caught.” Page Twen ty-eigh I