Odebolt High School - Trojan Yearbook (Odebolt, IA)

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Lflass Przfplzecy Our forebears, those 'Forty-Niners of one hundred years ago were remarkably successful when we consider the crude tools they used and the hardships they encountered! In 1933 thousands of Americans oh'ed and ah'ed at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. And the atom had not even disintegrated at that time! Who knows what Wonders may become commonplace in the next few years? When the radio is a curio in a museum, and television palls, let's turn the knob of a Futur-o-scope, and see what is going to hap- pen. Just now I am thinking of my classmates, now, at the time of our graduation from Odebolt High School. How much worry and suspense we can save ourselves by that little invention. Ah, yes- the screen is becoming clear-I can see now that: South America is raving over Bill Bird, who is touring that continent with' his now-famous Cac- tus Bi1l's Original' Wild West Show. Bill is sur- rounded by beautiful senoritas and seems to be enjoying himself immensely. Also featured in the extravaganza is Alvera Lansink and her Daugh- ters of the Pioneers. Now back to the United States. From Broad- way comes word that Melvin tThe Profilel Lind- ner has accepted the role of Jess in the stage portrayal of Glenn E. Bernhardt's latest novel, SUZETTE, FLAME OF NEW ORLEANS. Dra- matic critic Fayetta Murr predicts a record run for the production. What's this? An advertisement! The James Klus Beverage Co. announces the perfection of their latest soft drink, Chippy Cola in the 18 oz. bottle with the bright red and green label. Ah, here is a familiar face. Robert Hansen, New York fight promotor, is announcing that a match to decide the wrestling championship of the world will be held June 3 in Madison Square Garden. Challenger Don Konrady is very confident, and he looked good when he mangled two exhibi- tion opponents yesterday for the benefit of the -press. Look at the smile on Shirley Siebrecht's face! She just won the international typnig contest with a record rate of 239Vi words per minute! tUsing two typewriters, of course.l She is private secre- tary to Robert L. Watts, president of the Watts- All Drug Co. We are now in a secluded laboratory in the Maine woods, where Dr. William F. Rex, formerly of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is putting the finishing touches on his triple-atomic, 40 cylinder, 8 cycle, 3 valves-in-head, water cooled engine to propel his Put-Put IV race car in his third assault on the world land speed record. The machine will be driven by 'Carol Youngren, world famous speed driver and four-time Indianapolis winner. From San Francisco comes word that Duane Einspahr, of Odebolt, Iowa, has won the title of the t'World's Most Perfectly Developed Man from Charles Atlas there this afternoon. The spectators were astounded when Einspahr raised the west end of Golden Gate Bridge three feet, seven inches with his lower lip. While tuned.to California, we intercept an in- terview with Col. Richard Morr, who reports ex- Twenty-two 44 L ,, . ceptional accuracy with the new standard army rifle, the Breon 162, designed by Duane Breon, FBI ballistics expert of Washington, D. C. As we return to New York City, we find sev- eral familiar names in the financial spotlight. Dorothy Albrecht has just bought out Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe for an undisclosed sum. Ferne Kessler, Wall Street stock broker, has won her 37,000,000 income tax suit against the federal government. She has secluded herself on her Long Island estate, and cannot be reached by reporters. Mary Bengford has announced that she will retire from professional basketball this year. She has been the leading scorer for the past eleven years in the N.A.C.C. tournaments. Word comes from Bombay, India, that Beverly Witt just passed that point on her third non-stop, round-the-world flight. Now beautiful music is heard over the loud- speaker. It is the Philadelphia Symphony, giving its last concert under the direction of Alleen Lind- quist, famed woman conductress, who has resigned her post to tour Africa to complete her analysis of primitive music. Miss Lindquist has chosen to conclude her career by directing the world pre- miere of Donald Jackson's Concerto for Accord- an and Tuning Fork. At the accordian will be Phyllis Schramm, European virtuoso. This work is beyond the ordinary because in its orchestration it calls for a large flock of Mallard ducks, CA Flat? and three rusty hinges. Music lovers will welcome this new composition with open arms and closed ears. Smith's Laundry Soap is sponsoring a new daytime serial Joan Faces Life, with Joan Ein- spahr in the title role. Well, well, if we haven't tuned in to our fa- vorite Iowa station, VQWA, in 'Odebolt. Maybe we can catch some local news. H'm, the Flogstad Baking Co. will be closed for a few days for the installation of Arda Lee's latest invention, the Doughnut-holer. Clara Taphorn is surely proud of the silver cup she won milking cows at the State Fair. While she visited in Des Moines, she was entertained by Audrey Schultz, who is now manager of the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Dallas Rohlf, owner of the former Adams Ranch, recently gave 352,000,000 to Iowa State College for the construction of the Corn Bowl. Athletic Director, Douglas Boerner, says plans are already being made for post-season games in this stadium, which is to be the largest in the midwest. From Des Moines comes word that the Acme Book Co. is publishing a new set of primary read- ers written by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jean Landgraf. A former Iowan, Robert Moffitt, now owner of the Dublin Imitation Shamrock Manufacturing Co., of Dublin, Ireland, held the winning ticket in the Irish Sweepstakes for the third consecutive year. The luck of the Irish! What's this? You underclassmen want to look into our Futur-o-scope? No, we wouldn't want to discourage you. After all, you knew that they had to close Odebolt High after we left, didn't you? We'll just turn it off now-you can try it next year.

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AND OTHERWISE YEARBOOK SALES CARNIVAL The sales campaign for the '49 TROIAN Following this were Cactus Bill and his began with a loud noise on the afternoon March 16, when the staff present' ed its magnificent stage extravaf ganza featuring an allfsenior cast. The loud noise was identified as the Original Dixieland Band featuring Don Konrady at the pi' ano. After they had played the same piece four times, they were removed to make way for the sec' ond act-beautiful dancing girls, swaying rhythmically to the beat of native drums. The third act was an interest' ing demonstration of horse sense by Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger, who was very much upftofdate on school gossip. Next came an astounding exhibition of brute strength by Bongo, 'The World's Strongest Human. During this act Bongo lifted a 1,000 lb. weight with his bare teeth. of Wild West act. While the equipm.ent was be' ing set up, Elviry favored the au' dience with several accordian solos accompanied by Cactus on his gee' tar. Bill then fascinated the crowd with his trick shooting and as a grand climax, Mr. Ogden volunf teered to let the star shoot a balf loon from his mouth at twenty paces. Mr. Ogden was only slight' ly injured. After the smoke cleared, the en' tire cast came on stage for the Finale, and the curtain fell amid thunderous applause after the singing of Little Brown Jug. The entire school attended the program and paid the admission price of an annual sub' scription. Refreshments were sold by the staff, and by the end of the afternoon the TROJAN was well on its way to financial success. Twenty-one

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,Cast Will and Eksfamelrf We, the Senior Class, of Cdebolt High, do declare this to be our last Will and Testament. I, Fayetta Murr, will my short walking distance from school to Ruth Treman. I, Melvin Lindner, will my manly muscles to Irvin Stehr. I, Shirley Siebrecht, will my ability to meet out of town men to Lois Rohlf. I, Arda Lee Flogstad, bequeath my position on various food committees for the last four years to Joyce Thielke. I. Dallas Rohlf, bequeath my quiet ways to George Hummel. I, Beverly Witt, bequeath my slim height to Tobianne Chaffee. I, Don Konrady, will my natural wave to Eldon Cldnettle. I, Duane Breon, will my private booth in Cobblestone to Jim Turner. I, Ferne Kessler, will my rosy cheeks and blushing ability to Joan Mc' Corkindale. I, Duane Einspahr, will my leopard skin to Ronnie Salmonson. I, James Klus, bequeath my Pepsi Cola physique to Jim Brower. I, Audrey Schultz, bequeath my typing ability to Albert Veit. I, Clara Taphorn, will my ability to drive a Chevy to Verna Mae. I, Carol Youngren, bequeath my FFA interest to Don Gunderson. I, Phyllis Schramm, will my makefup slips to Coach Forsythe. I, Don Jackson, bequeath my ability in handling fantastic situations to Leonard Ziegmann. I, Alleen Lindquist, will my lostfweekends at Sioux City to Janet Sonksen. I, Doug Boerner, bequeath my smoothness to Roger Buxton. I, Robert Moffitt, bequeath my Irish to Richard Taylor. I, William Rex, will my atomic research in Chemistry to Gordon Friday. I, Joan Einspahr, will my ability to go steady to Marilyn Hoefling. I, Mary Bengford, will my Basketball ability to all green freshmen. I, Dick Morr, will my technique with outfofftown women to Paul Zadow. I, Glenn Bernhardt, will my worldly knowledge to John Witt. I, Jean Landgraf, bequeath all my little troubles to Mildred Stover. I, Alvera Lansink, bequeath my complete library to Helen Reuber. I, Bob Hansen, will my college visits to Charles Krusenstjerna. . I, Bob Watts, will my extensive excursions in the auto to Tom Bengford. I, Dorothy Albrecht, will my outfofftown correspondence to Jane Teaquist. I, Bill Bird, will the subject of bees back to Mr. Shaw's Speech Class. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hand this twentieth day of May, 1949. THE FORTYfNINERS Twenty-th