Oroville Union High School - Nugget Yearbook (Oroville, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1930 volume:

The Alpha 1930 '....................................................... t- , J' tjU 1 .yuJf -:C jff 7 7 A % 1 . y , I 1 w i i ‘ L LJ kSl C r To our principal James Boaz Hughes who for man)) )ears has so capably directed the affairs of the Oroville Union High School w e most respectfully dedicate this book. Contents The School The Activities , The Literary The Sports The Features The Faculty Fhe Faculty Class Officers SENIOR CLASS HISTORY - 1910 We seniors of the graduating class of 1930 number only about half the freshmen class of 1926. However, we few have set our chins wirh the grim determination to go out into the wfirld and make O. U. H. S. proud of us. When we entered this high school, we were continually reminded by each member of the faculty that we were the noisiest class ever enrolled. We are sure we have lived that record down—have even received some very nice compliments! All the members of this class have taken active part in the numerous organizations, sports, and other activities of the school. With this graduation the last of the charter members of the G. A. A.. Boys’ Block “O” Society, and the Honor Society will be leaving. Although this class has not been instrumental in the organization of any other school societies, it has kept up the good work started by preceding classes. During the four years of our knowledge -seeking career, classmates have come and gone: teachers have come and gone, but there will always remain in our hearts a happy memory and debt of gratitude to the ones who have helped us make our high school career, in some measure successful. Class of 1930 ''Klacobes Reed Smul ■in Matskovich Thatcher Roberts Salisbury Miller Lucchesi Kister Turner Brooks Fry Stapleton Costello Hedge Pauli Phillips Linton Tokuno ■■ Class of 1930 Schlcef Stlva Winter Whitcomb Powers Herrin Mankin Carpenter Crubbs Wixom Blackmore Lucchesi Phillips Matthews Kauffman Pas:mcre Osgood Ginter Kennady Gibson Snow Ware Morrell Class of 1930 Costello McCloud Nicholson Putnam Roderick Popper Lepper Cartland Murray Dunlap Pennington Bokmann Benner Williams Land Meixner Grace Smith Ulstad Hindcs Casparc Headrick Lawton Senior Will In the City of Oroville, in the County of Butte, in the State of California, we, the graduating class of June, 1930, being under the influence of no person, persons, or beverage, do Hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. First: We do hereby name and establish as our chief executioner, George Graham. Second: We, the aforesaid Seniors, do hereby make the following bequests: To the Juniors we leave our Senior room, desks, seats, chalk and everything else to be found in the room. To the Sophomores we leave the privilege of filling the places we leave on the O. U. H. S. “Campus.” To the Freshmen we leave best wishes and fondest hopes that in time they, too, will be Seniors. I, Virginia Jacobes, leave my dimples to Marjorie Osgood. She always wanted some. I, Mary Ellen Hedge, leave my place in Miss Scruggs’ heart to the next aspiring Cinderella. I, Genny Miller, leave nothing. Lionel goes with me. I, Robert Land, bestow my knowledge of promptness upon some unsuspecting Frosh. I, Dot eHrrin, with much ado, leave my ability to wield a wicked racket to Charlotte Rigling. I, Harry Kister, leave my uncalled-for timidity to Bob Bethel. I, Katharine Stapleton, will my boisterous manner cf acqp’rir bov friends to Laudyselle Dabbs. I, Delpha Matthews, will my nonchalance to Goo !y Schwandt. I, Amy Biooks, leave my dainty ways to Virginia Paxton. 1, Tom Snow, leave my place in Miss Bower’s heart to Ed Schauer. May it raise his grade. I, Gloyd Pauli, will my much torn magazine to Tub Washburn and hope he won’t lose it. I, Milford Phillips, will my jumping ability to my kid In other and hope it will enable him to run faster. I, Fagan Lawton, leave my tough name and disposition to Gerald Openshaw. I, Cholly Schleef, willingly leave the Student Body and— the bills to Ernie Develter. I, Bob Grace, leave my somewhat doubtful knowledge to Joe Cooper. I, A1 Thorne, leave to my Alma Mater the echoes of my “mammy” songs. I, Don R. Lund, leave to the next aspiring little Eva the ability to fly. I, Jack Reppert, leave the Senior room and let Miss Beik reign in peace. I, Muggy Caspare, leave my charming chuckle to Fred Zundel. Use it sparingly. I, Don Roderick, leave all the girls—ah ha—to Walton Wells. I, Gleason Powers, bestow upon Leona Noel my ability to “mix explosions.” I, James Popper, leave my excess height to Jack Fagan. I, Luverne Linton, do hereby remove the “chip” on my shoulder and bequeath it to the 0. U. H. S. woodpile. 1, Jack Winter, leave my straight A record to anyone who can find it. l, virg.nia Roberts, bestow upon Sadye Klein my foreign sneeze. Did someone say she already had one? l, Geo. MaiiKin, leave my lateiy acquired name, “Ghagie Deah,” to the farthest corner of the storeroom. l, LeMo.ne hLnues, leave my ability to get places without wak.ng up the school in general. I, Mandy Ulstad, leave the basketball goals to anyone who can make the balls jump through the hoops. 1, Got ivlorrell, Destow upon “Baby Develter” my ability to take French leave while the meeting is in session. I, Sammy Smullin, bequeath my willowy figure and winsome ways to Jeannette La Chapelle. I, Bill Pennington, leave all the unbroken windows in peace —pieces—if any. I, Charlotte Dunlap, leave Georgie Graham to “bawl” some one else out for cutting. I, Dot Blackmore, leave my books to the trustees, providing they keep the covers on them. I, Kad Silva, leave my desire to become a trapeze performer to Amy Brooks. I, Mildred Gibson, willingly bestow upon Theresa Glein my ability to chew Bubble Gum. I, Marnell Grubbs, will my ability to participate in bathing beauty contests to Genevieve Williams. I, James Costello, hereby bequeath my ability of cranking motion picture cameras to Gerry Openshaw—if he can reach the crank. I, Leota Williams, bequeath my untamed ways to Shirley Stapleton. I, Haru Tokuno, leave my ability to write letters in class to Mimi Cooper. I, Myrtle Kennady, leave my big brown eyes to Merlin Hill. I, Josie Lucchesi, leave my well modulated voice to Wilma Wickman and sincerely hope she’ll use it. I, Bernice Putnam, leave the piano and take my little music case with me. I, Bill Turner, leave “Co. C” to Eddie Schauer. I, Lee Nicholson, will my knowledge of dark roads to Clyde Mastellar. I, Genn Smith, leave my job as errand boy for the faculty to Bob McDonald. I, Clifton ai en, wi lir.gly bestow upon Garry Oper.chaw m : l.ard-bo led “Tinth Avenoo' character. I, Shorty Murray, leave my list of une::cused absences to Rae Martin. I, Bett e Bonner, bestow upon Celeste Nelson my even temper to use while piaying basketball. I, Herb Polsley, will my dashing way with the ladies to Tom Tuhey. I, Eddie Costello, leave my much worn book on “How to Become Popular in 10 Minutes” to Bill Walley. I, Frances Lepper, with regrets, leave the old typewriter in the corner to Mary Gwynne. I, Ella McCloud, leave my place in the Honor Society to Fred Huntington. I, Kath Headrick, leave G. A. A. to its future members. But I still think I should get points for driving my Ford. I, Roy Salisbury, leave Shakespeare and Chaucer to Miss Bower. , . , , , I, Gene Ginter, leave my little roadster to a certain blonde vamp. . , . . , 1, Ralph Carpenter, leave my becoming school-girl complexion to Art Parker. (Beware! It’s fatal!) I, Lionel Wixom, bequeath my red sweater and checkered nickers to the student body. . I, Roy Kautlman, leave my “rowdy” ways to Sid Williams. I, Honor Phillips, bequeath my knowledge as a surveyor to M. Simmons. I, Jerry Fry, leave my desire to become a second Stan Laurell” or “Oliver Hardy” to Dick Rasmussen. I, Frankie Meixner, wish to leave each and everyone of my well known freckles to Rae Martin. I, Dude Matskovitch, leave my almost unpronouncable John Henry” to Dorothy Bumgarner. I, Fred Lucchesi. leave my commanding ways and my vacancy in the O. U. H. S. rogue’s gallery to Bob Campbell. I, Mary Ware, bequeath to Vee Wilson my Greta Garbo-ish ways. I, Hattie Whitcomb, leave to Mae Lowery my prowess on the baseball diamond. I, Harry Bokmann, bequeath my petite stature and “exclusive if not (ex) distinguished” hair cut to Jack Andrews. I, Verla Osgood, leave to Marj. the job of bringing the cows Lome at sundown. I, Warren Thatcher, leave Jenny, hoping that she will take good care of herself—she belongs to me. I, Willard Lerner, for no reason at all, leave my good looks to Valentine Dobbins. I, Hugh Passmore, leave my unserved detention—if any— to Gabby Fraser. I, Bert Cartland, do hereby bequeath my distinctive and lomantic ways to Harold Flower. I, George Day, leave the privilege of driving the family car to my brother Gillis. Senior Futures Dear Lee: How are you and Mary? Has your tennis improved any, or is still pretty rotten? Have you heard from any of the class of ’30? I’ve got the goods on all of them. I went down to a public telephotovision booth, and while it cost quite a bit. it was worth it. Under the A’s I found Clifton Allen, a successful real estate broker in Southern California. Under the B’s I discovered Amy Brooks, Betty Bonner, Dorothy Blackmore and Harry Bokmann. Amy is a big play producer back in Minnehaha, Michigan. Betty is bringing stoop-shouldered girls back to normal in the old Alma Mater. Dorothy is teaching civics to the Honcut eighth grade class of two pupils, and Harry is coach of the boys’ football team of the Thermalito Grammar School. In the C’s are Ralph Carpenter, Bert Cartlar.i and Marguerite Caspare. Ralph is taking care or ti.e only mode! “T” Ford in captivity, for the Smithsonian institute. Bert is pulling slivers out of his hands every night from stacking toothpicks for a big false teeth manufacturer in Dayton. “Muggy” has stopped “pickin’ petals off the daisies” and has settle.! down in a little gray home in the West. George Day, of the D’s, is a big brawny sheep herder in New York City, and Jerry Fry is blowing bubbles for a big N. Y. dance orchestra. Of the G's are Bob Grace, Mildred Gibson, Marnell Grubbs and Gene Ginter. Bob and Gene, due to their coaching received from Bill Wilson, ai’e arguing over contracts with the Lone Tree Bumble Bees at $4.99 a month. They are holding out for $5.00. Mildred, after going to Boston Tech, has lost all her r’s and is still frantically searching for them. LeMoine Hindes is a flat foot pounding a beat in Palermo, hunting bling pigs with a grease gun. Myrtle Kennady, Roy Kauffman, and Harry Kister are next in line. Myrtle is a “bug-ology” teacher in the new Bangor High School. Roy is climbing ladders for an animal mounting firm in Des Moines. Harry is a big successful farmer from Biggs. Virginia Jacobes is president of the W. C. T. U. and delivers the yearly address on temperance to the O. U. H. S. pupils. Fred Lucchesi, Luverne Linton, Josephine Lucchesi are all found in the large city which has grown up near Oroville, known as Iowa City. They are in the truck gardening business, and Luverne drives the truck. Frances Lepper, a noted screen star, has just appeared in a picture at the State, called “The Usherette.” Marie Murray and Delpha Matthews we find belonging to the State Theatre 6 P. M.-Midnight follies. Frankie Meixner is director of the group, and s’..c; as well as the others, does her bit toward encouraging attendance at the Rex Theatre. Dot Morrell has settled down in a little pink house with her bigger, if not better, half. Jenny Miller and one of the -W-index now own a drug store in Napa. George Mankin is mixing drinks for Carbonated Soda, Inc. We always knew George would get a rising position. Ella McCloud is official accountant of the high school G. A. A. points. The organization has grown so large that it needs an expert. Rudolph Matskovich is still arguing with Miss Bower for five extra points on his grade. Verla Osgood is teaching baseball to the Bangor baseball team of the Feather River League. It was always an old woman’s team. Gloyd Pauli owns a big sporting goods store in Orovil.e. Gloyd always was sporty. Honor Phillips has just finished surveying the new tract for the great edifice to be erected by the G. A. A. Bernice Putnam is teaching jazz to the high school orchestra. Who’d have thought it of her? Milford Phillips is known as the keeper with a personal touch. He touches the hunters who come on Campbell’s Gun Club with a monkey wrench. I suspect that his training for high jumping must come in handy. Herb Po'slcy is serving up offerings for the New York Giants. Herb’s speed is sure geltng them. Biil Pennington is a big electrician in the old home town. He’ll get electrocuted yet. Hugh Pass-more, having gotten out of West Point, is now an officer in the U. S. Army. Remember the big fire at West Point? Virginia Roberts is a stately, dignified school ma’am. It is rumored that she is slated for the principalship of the Durham kindergarten. Jack Reppert is now connected with the W. P. railroad. Whether he connects the rods or works in the office, I don’t know. Tom Snow is racking, not cue balls, but n.s bra.n, in ordr to keep his gun club keeper, M. P. il.ips, out of jail. Katharine Stapleton teaches art in the o.d 0. U. H. S. She has invented her own kind of modernistic art, and no one else understands it, so she is perfectly safe. Kathleen Silva is a successful Hollywood playwright. She always did play fair. Sam Smullin, now that he owns the store, has hired a night watchman, turned over the shotgun, and now sleeps peacefully at night. Haru Tokuno is known as “Ambassador Extraordinary” of Orovdle. She has made several trips to Japan and back again trying to decide which country is better. William Turner now rates a captain’s position in the National Guard.. The guy sure rates. Warren Thatcher, the “personality plus” gentleman, is now a trustee of the O. U. H. S. and is attempting to have a new roof placed over the court. Amanda Ulstad, having taken public speaking in high school, now tours the country giving Swedish monologues. Lionel Wixom, as mentioned above, is a Napan. Mary Ware has learned to play tennis, and so, I presume, both of you eat your supper cold. Hattie Whitcomb is now owner of a large chicken ranch, and has become a big butter and egg woman. Leota Williams has settled in a little house in Thermalito. Clyde is still sentimental. As for myself, when do something worth mentioning, I will write to you about it. Your intelligent friend, DON LUND. 4 IS (si U) m nfOO?r. Class Officers sapiA-ipy ayjj K STAPLETON L NOEL M-COOPER Student Body The Associated Student Body of the Oroville Union High School, with Gleeson Powers as president during the fall semester of 1929, and Le Roy Nicholson during the spring semester of 1930, has been very successful. For the first time in several years the school saw two very definite political organizations, the girl students arrayed against the boys in a very heated campaign which was finally settled when the boys polled enough votes to put their candidates in office. 1 he Student Body sponsored many activities, among them an operetta made possible by the Music Department assisted by those of Drama and Art. The Spring Administration introduced the idea of having an entertainment program at each meeting of the students which proved very successful, giving added zest and enthusiasm to the meetings. The Student Body owes a great deal of thanks to Miss Scruggs and her public speaking class for their contributions of time and talent to plays given for the purpose of raising funds for the treasury. 1 st. Semester Kathleen Headrick Alton Schleef Kister and Thorne Bettie Bonner Other officers are: 2nd. Semester VICE-PRESIDENT Donald Lund SEC. U TREAS. Ernest Develter YELL LEADERS Openshaw and Fraser GIRLS ATHLETIC MGR. Amanda Ulstad BOYS ATHLETIS MGR. Carlyle Washburn ALPHA EDITOR Frankie Mcixner Block “O” Society The Block “O Society of the O.U.H.S. is composed of a group of fellows, who have won their letters in competition on the athletic field. It's purpose is the promotion of a closer relationship between scholarship and athletics in our school. Before one can join,however, he must earn his block by playing on a championship team, or by winning at least one point in the N.C.H.S.A.L. track and field meet. He must also pass in at least three units of high school work each semester. His name is then submitted for the approval of the faculty after which he is initiated into lull membership. The greatest achievement of the society was the erection of a gigantic, concrete Block ‘‘O' on the slope of I able Mountain. I his great monument, dedicated to the spirit of Sportsmanship, is a symbol of all that the word “Spartsmanship implies. It is the realization of the dreams of Block “O” men, and we hope that it will serve as an inspiration to all students of O. U. H. S. in the future. Officers of Society President Vice-President Sec. Treas. Fred Lucchesi Lionel Wixom Luverne Linton Members Masiellar T. Snow F. Zundel H. Bokmann A. Parker F. Lucchesi H. Salzman L. Linton L. Wixom I. Passmore B. Penningtcn B. Bonner Girls' Athletic Association President Bettie Bonner 1st. Semester A. Ulstad Amanda Uktr.d 2nd. S.m.s er Vice Prerident Kathleen Headrick Secretary and Treasurer Ella Me Cloud Managers Verla Osgood Amanda Ulstad Myrtle Kennady Catherine Vance Charlotte Rigling Jeanne Andrews Association had thirty-three members this year. A girl, to become a member, must have earned 1 25 points. After membership has been obtained, she must earn 50 points a semester in order to stay in the orgazination. Points can be earned by holding offices, being on teams, taking part in Play Days, being on committees, turning out for athletic practice, and by various o her Volley Ball Basketball Baseball Track Tennis Minor Sports The Girl's Athletic means. A Hi Jinx is given each semester for the purpose of getting more girls interested in G.A.A. Other social events arc held, such as skating and snow parties. Last but not least, is the jeweled pin which the organization gives to each girl as a reward for earning a thousand points during the years of her membership—a fitting tribute to her program of hard work, good sportsmanship, and ability in school athletics. Honor Society First Semester Officers Second Le Roy Nicholson Donald Lund Jamei Hoover Cbeser Mower PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Faculty Advisor Semester Ella Me Cloud Katherine Stapleton Mimi Cooper Dorothy Bumgarner Paul Stollar The Honor Society of the O.U.H.S. is Chapter No. 143 of the California Scholarship Federation. In order to be a member of this chapter a student must have a semester average of three “A s and one “B in standard subjects. At the present time there are thirty-six members in the organization, many of whom are the best athletes in the school, or hold prominent student body offices. Our chapter has been more active this year than at any other time since its organization five years ago. Several members attended the district meeting in Chico last November. March eighth, a district meeting was held here which proved to be a remarkable success. A skating party was held March 29. A large delegation went to Chico to the Northern California C. S. F. Convention, April 12. Later in the spring the members had another social affair. Although high scholarship is the only requirement for membership in the Honor Society, it is easy to see that the people in it form a very active and select group, cable of carrying on the standard of excellence which O. U. H. S. hopes always to maintain. ORCHESTRA - MISS O ANPELT BAND MR. WILSON GIRLS' CHORUS-MISS RFER BOYS’ CHORUS- MISS FIFER mmm Hank Huckleberry Parker Mike Murphy Red Urseba Applegate Tillie Helen Mary Marble Phil Bradley Snowball Margaret McCarty Harriet Onyett Mary Silver Marnell Grubbs Elizabeth Tremaync Purple Towers Cast of Characters Clyde Mastellcr Howard Puckett Wesley Bump Tom Snow Eldred Bates Dolores Savage .Amanda Ulstad Evelyn Crum U Virginia Epperson Royal Young Frank Sheppard Earl Yoder Chorus Valentine Dobbins Mary Mace Catherine Vance Ola Cochran Betty Walsh Jchn Owens Tcm Tuhey Bernard Richter Russell Thomposn Will Leeson Lincoln Wamock Arthur Maier Glenn Sheets Directors .. Miss Fifer Miss Fry Miss Duncan “Purple Towers’ Miss Scruggs Miss VanPelt Miss Haack an operetta of two acts, was given by the high school students this spring as a means of replenishing the treasury of the student body. This was the first musical production attempted for a number of years, but it's complete success proved that we have had much hidden talent in our midst. It was presented on two nights with different students taking the leads at each performance. “Purple Towers was the name of an old castle near the little town of Centerville. It had been leased by two people, Urseba Apple-gate and Phil Bradley.unknown to each other. Mary Marble, ow,ner of “Purple Towers”,hires out to Miss Applegate disguised as a cook. A romance develops between Mary and Phil. Miks Applegate's jewels disappear, and the identity of the cook is revealed. All difficulties are cleared up and the scene ends with everone’s having a good time at a house party. One-Act Plays Three one-act plays, including a farce, a comedy, and a tragedy, were presented in December by Miss Scruggs’ Public Speaking Class. Casts were as follows: Two Crooks and a Lady Miller Fred Lucchesi I. ucille Kathleen Headrick Mrs. Sims-Vanc Veneta Evans Miss Jones Beatrice Maynard Police Inspector Bill Pennington Garrity Mansions Jack Reppert Mr. Dunbrown Jimmy Popper Mr. John Smith Ardell Lawton Mr. James Smith The Maker of Dreams Tom Snow This fantasy was given at the Teachers' Institute in Sacramento to demonstrate the dramatic work done in this school under the supervision of Miss Scruggs. The cast included Mary Ellen Hedge in the role of Pierrette, Frankie Meixner as Pierrot, and Amanda Ulstad as the Manufacturer. As a means of raising money for the student body treasury the members of the dramatic class and the boys’ chorus presented several entertainments before the student body . A charge of ten cents was made for each. This proved a very effective way in which to provide a good program for assembly and to add a substantial sum to the treasury. The plays presented under the direction of Miss Scruggs, were “The Plotters” and “Uncle Tom's Cabin.” “Freshies” was the little operetta given by the boys chorus directed by Miss Fifer. THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR “The Thirteenth Chair” proved to be very different from the previous comedies given by the faculty, in that it was a mystery play. Chills crept up many a spine as the auditorium was left in darkness, and a piercing scream rent the silence. The cause of this unusual circumstance was the old Irish medium Rosalie, who brought about a seance after a dinner party in the home of Roecce and Mrs. Crosby, supposedly to amuse the guests, but really to prove that her daughter, Helen, fiancee of young Crosby, did not mure er the friend of Edward Wales. Wales was determined to avenge his friend, but was fatally stabbed during the seance. Mason, the jealous lover who knifed the two, was discovered by the medium, jlthough Donahue, the detective, did his best to solve the mystery. The profits derived from the entertainment were contributed to the Scholarship Fund. Miss Albea Scruggs proved her ability as director of the play, which was everywhere acclaimed a success. CAST Helen Margaret Haack Will Crosby William Wilson Roscoe Crosby Chester Nisbet Mrs. Crosby Alice Mork Edward Wales Worth Watts Mary Eastwood Doris Fry Helen Trent Freida Beik Grace Standish Mary Franklin Braddish Trent Floyd Onyett Howard Standish George Graham Phillip Mason Erie Allen Elizabeth Erskine Mildred Duncan Pollock Hattie Davis Pocalie 1 a Grange Dorothy Fi er m ’Jc nr.', uc Paul Scollar r-'! !.•i Social Freshman Reception October 26 We thought we never would get to welcome the new freshmen, but finally found our opportunity a few days before Hallowe en. The hall was decorated with corn stalks, pumpkins, and ghosts, creating a thoroughly spooky atmosphere. 1 he freshmen soon overcame their nervousness, and seemed to have a really good time. It was one of the most enjoyable parties given for a long time. Football Dance When our football boys gave up training, they celebrated by giving a dancing party. The football atmosphere still was about them for they had the hall arranged to represent the gridiron. 1 he purple and white blankets were used to advantage in the decorating scheme. Every one declared it a “real party and the boys seemed almost glad to give up training until next year. Senior Farewell January 24 The Committee provided a beautiful setting for the party when they decorated in a striking black and white modernistic effect. Though we hate to lose our senior friends we always look forward with pleasure to these, our very nicest, parties, and this one proved no exception to the rule. Freshman Reception March 14 On this date, we, the upper classmen officially welcomed the new freshmen, who entered school in January. Our auditorium was gayly decorated in green and white, a color scheme harmonizing wonderfully with the guests, especially the ‘green . We were glad to have them with us and judging from their actions they were even more delighted to be members of the O.U.H.S. At Parting Tis sad to see the parting Of these fair lads today. For Capitola starting. They'll soon be on their way. “Maddy” checks her roll call. The Bills are going too— It's enough to make one’s hopes fall, What will poor “Maddy” dc? Jenny too's in great distress. Sweet words just seem to lack. Pulling at “Nellie’s” khaki dress She tries to hold him back. Zelma has a weakness too, For she's in love with Dick, Fle’s quite the handsome one. ‘tis true, Near him. her heart won’t tick. Our Linton is a manly brute. When Catherine sees him go She is astoundingly quite mute. Deep sorrow makes her so. Poor Ralph, he tells them all “goodby” And calls each one sweet names. It was quite strange to see him cry— He loves them all the same. In uniforms they all look fine— They're vain as they can be. 1 hey make the bashful maidens pine. As we can plainly see. And “Bun”, he’s not to be left out. In uniform so gay. We shout to see him stand about On such a tragic day. This ends mv speculative rhyme Of sorrows, boasts, and joys. I’m glad that I was warned in time Not to love cadet bovs. Geneva Henderson 0000000100010101000001000110020090 The Black Patch Old Feng stoed at the kitchen table cutting pastry with his long murderous-looking knife. A faded blue blouse and dark trousers cf cottcn covered his lean form. He wore his black patch, and we children did not dare stand, around waiting for a taste of the pie. We knew that whenever he wore it, the sinister patch which covered a deep scar cn his cheek, meant ill humor for the day. As usual that day. and as he had been doing for many years. Fong came up from Chinatown at breakfast time. He always stay ed until after lunch, and then returned to his home to come again at lour o clock to prepare dinner. But this afternoon he did not appear Dinner time came, and still no Fong. That evening the three of us children sat soberly by the tire, speculat.ng over what had become of him. I suddenly remembered. ‘ He wore his black patch today! “Yes, but he's worn it before, a lot. ‘Just the same. I'll bet that's why he hasn't come.'' “1 looked into the kitchen drawer and his big knife's gone, too! ‘Is it? ''Yes, you can just come and aee. We ran out to the kitchen, not to verify the statement, but just ;o see with our own eyes. 1 ruly it was gone. On our return, the telephone rang suddenly. We all jumped. Dad answered it, and we heard him say, ‘What! ..............a long pause, then. “I'll be right there!” He dashed after a coat, and slamm-id cut the front door, shouting over his shoulder as he went. “ Tong war in Chinatovwn! Don't leave the house until I get back! Chinatown was only two blocks from our bouse, and we heard a great hubbub intermixed with shrill ki-yi-ing. J hat started us off:“Do you suppose? “That's where Fong is.” ‘ Um-humh, I'll bet you. “Come, it's time for you children to be in bed, said mother. “Oh. mom! “Were not sleepy, please! “No, it's way after your bedtime. Well wern't we disgusted! To have to go to bed in all the excitement. Next morning at breakfast we learned that there had been a murder the night before, and Fong was still absent. Father said ihat we would probably never see him again. Oh. we felt so badly about it, and that was all we could think f that morning. Noon time, and still no Fong. I sat out on the front steps looking down towards Chinatown _______and-----------and--------could I believe my eyes? It was Fong! “Mother! Mo-o-other! Here's Fong! He's come back!” I ruly it was he. Mother came to the door. We saw the big knife in his hand. O-o-o-oh! I shuddered. ‘Heap fine, Missie? Li' 11 gels heap fine?” ‘Yes, Fong, we re all fine. Where have you been?” “Me go Saclamento. Heap big cirdus. I see llillphants, all heap big. I stay wi' clousin all night! 1 have clousins in Saclamento You no know I have clousins, I gone cirdus?” ‘‘Why, Fong! Gone to a circus! We thought you had committed murder!” Katharine Stapleton The Destruction Captain Stephen Thresher of the United Stales Guard, was a tall, straight, handsome man, of about thirty-six summers. His pursuit of the sea had made him strong and healthy, and the invigorating sea winds and the sea itself had bronzed his complexion till ne was the color of a desert man. He had served with the Marines in the Great War. had received distingui'h:d service medals, the Croix de Guerre. When the Marines had been withdrawn from the sectors along the Rhine after the peace pact, Stephen had been transferred to the Coast Guard on the Pacific Coast, with a Commission as Captain. Already he had made himself known in military and naval circles as a hard-boild, woman- hating man who loves the sea as his work, and who always thought first of his duty. His many daring and heroic exploits as a Coast Guard Officer were on record at Washington as the services of a man v ru had a future befo.e him as a naval oncer. This particular story has to do with one of his exploits with smugglers and kidnappers, and the episode which eventually ruined reputation as a hard-boiled woman-hater. It was a stormy February night, and the little coast guard cutter 109. was steaming her way north cn her regular beat. Cn her bridge, I he first officer, George Peterson, was speaking to Captain I hresher. “Why the duse Balboa called this big drink the Pacific is more than I can f.gure,” quoth Peterson. “Well,” said Captain Steve. “He did make somewhat of a mistake when he called it peaceful, but it’s only at times that she kicks up like this. The old Pacific is a great piece of God's work. There’s no place I d rather be than here.” “Yes,” replied first maro Peterson. “I know you love the old ocean, but just the same this is some night for the “Johnnies’ to run in a load. They could get in and unload.and get clear out beyond ‘the line” before we ever could know they were around. “Oh, I suppose so. answered his superior, ‘ but----- He was interupted. ‘Launch on starboard bow, sir, running without lights,” came the voice of the pilot. billowy sea where the moonbeams made a path of silver across the waves. “Oh. ho! said Captain Thresher to his subordinate, ‘trying to run in spite of me. eh? Well, I 11 show em. He raised his voice loathe pilot: “Give her full speed ahead, and don t lose em. 1 hen to his mate, “Call up the forward gun crew, and put a shot across her bows.” “Aye, aye, Sir, came the responses to the commander s crisp cYders. The gun crew were dragged out of their hammocks below, and look their stations at the lcng-renge. rapid-fire rifle, mounted on the 109's raised forward deck. In answer to the shot across its bow the smuggler turned his machine gun on the cruiser, and the chase was on. “Give the shot where they'll feel it, Peterson. ordered Captain Steve. His order was carried out and a few seconds after the heav eight-inch had made contact witf the launch s side, she sank. The last thing that the smugglers did before abandoning ship was to d.ve into the demolished cabin and bring forth a girl, whom they carried overboard with them. “Wpll, I’ll be cried Captain Thresher. “What do you suppose they’re doing with a girl bound and gagged, in a place like that.'’’’ This was addressed to no one in particular, but anyone who might be listening. “Beg pardon, Sir, piped the voice of the youngest member of the cutter's crew, “I might mention that they may be kidnapping her. “Believe you're right, Lieutenant,” replied his captain absent-mindedly, and hastened away to take command of a boat that was putting off to pick up the survivors of the smuggler. The violators of the law were soon gathered up and taken aboard the cutter. Most striking of the motley crew put off the rescuing boat was a young woman, who, when picked out of the sea by Captain Thresher, had been bound and gagged and unconcious. Captain Thresher, himself, the man who had never held a woman in his arms, was the one who carried the limp form up the Jacob's ladder abord the ship, and to his cabin, where the ship's doctor was rushed to help in the respiration of the rescued girl. Gradually the white face began to regain color, and presently che eyelids fluttered, opened, and exposed two beautiful, frightened blue eyes. “What--where--Oh --Ob--don't---” gasped the lately revived victim of Captain Thresher's beloved Pacific. “There now. you’re all right. You're with friends. Miss. Just be quiet, and as soon as you're strong enough, you can tell us how you got in this devilish predicament. soothed the doctor. “You're aboard one of Uncle Sam's Coast Guard ships and this is Captain Thresher, commanding. “Oh, but I must tell you now,” replied the reassured girl. “I am a British secret service operative, and Iwas trailing some diamond thieves. They got me in London while I was trailing them, and put me abord a ship. They got away with several million dollars worth of jewels, and I was assigned the job of catching them. They caught me unawares and carried me dear around the Horn in their old beat. But, was the beat destroyed? ‘ Yes, Miss I'm afraid so. We put a shot below her water line. answered Captain Steve. “She went down almost immediately • But I’ll have the men searched at once. “But I’m sure the jewels were in a strong box hidden in the I oat. I don’t see how they could have taken them out before the boat sank- ,, . n “Well, we’ll see. In the meantime you can rest. said the Captain, and left the room to give orders for the search of the prisoners. Several hours later when he returned to his cabin with good news for his uninvited guest, he found her asleep, and quietly withdrew. . George Peterson and the second mate, pacing the bridge, noticed their Captain’s action, and had to comment on it. “What do you suppoj: the Cap is going to do with this skirt, anyway. asked the second mate. “Oh, I suppose he'll put her ashore in the city when he reports to the Chief'. But say wouldn't it be great if the famous Captain Thresher, the woman-hater, would fall in love with her though? Good-bye, a good navy officer, if he does. replied the 109 s first officer. . . ,, r. . , , “Not much chance, Mr Peterson. replied MacBride, the second mate. “The famous Steve Thresher in love. Haw I Haw! Don't you ever think it.’’ was his parting shot. At dinner in the captain's cabin, the newly arrived guest of the ship and Captain Thresher sat talking over their food. “Well, I'm glad for you. Miss--ah-er, hesitated Captain Steve. “Oh, how stupid of me,’’ -eplied his guest, “In all this excitement I’ve forgotten to introduce myself. I am Alice Brandt, of London and New' York. “Well, as I was saying. Miss Brandt. I'm glad for you that the smugglers took the jewels from the box beforehand. It means so much to ycur j-eputation, you know. “But if it hadn't been for you and your men, they would have gotten away, and I probably would have lost my job. How can I ever thank you Captain I hresher? “Oh 'twas nothing, replied the blushing Steve, for he was uneasy in the presence of this beautiful, matter-of-fact woman. Just in the ordinary run of duty, you know. So back and iorth across the table ran the conversation, till finally the steward had brought their coffee, and Miss Brandt suggested stepping out on the deck, where the moonlight was shining through the fast fleeting clouds. By this time. Miss Brandt had pierced Thresher's armor and had learned all about him and his life. “Now I can understand why you love the sea, she said wistfully. “I can see why you love that, and she pointed out across the Thus for several nights they came out on deck and talked of each other's lives and through the day when Steve was not busy with his duties, they were together. The third night after Alice’s rescue, they sat in two chairs on the port side of the chart house and gazed wistfully out over the moon lit waters. Finally Thresher broke the romantic silence. “Well, Miss Brandt, it’s been a delightful pleasure to have met you, and known you. It hardly seems possible that you are going to leave us tomorrow when we put you ashore in Los Angeles.’’ “Yes, Captain Thresher, wfc have created a wonderful friendship here in the past few short hours. Again a short silence, in which both sat, realizing the deep intensity of that which during the past fcwi days had been stealing into their hearts, and in which Captain Thresher fought between love and reputation and in which love won out. Suddenly Stephen Thresher rese abruptly from his chair, and catching Alice Brandt's hand in his. said: “I just can’t keep it any longer. I hope you’ll forgive me for saying this. I love you, Alice; 1 want you to be my shipmate through the stormy seas of life. “Why, Stephen, there is nothing to forgive. I love you, too. and the sea is calling us both, to sail it together. And thus the hard-boiled womanhatcr. Captain Thresher, was brought to his destruction on the rocks of love by a woman. William Lee_on Thanks to the Moose Meat The meat supply was gone. Flapjacks were delicious for break-last: but when the:e were flapjacks for dinner, the half-dozen men who boarded at Bill Jason's raised their voices in protest. “Hey, Bill, where’s the moose meat? “This ain't breakfast, Bill. Wake up! “Come on, man, feed us; we’re hungry.” Only one, a tall bearded stranger whose sled had pulled into the Post the night before, was silent. If Jason wanted to serve flapjacks he would eat them, though they reminded him of the home he came north to forget. Jascn, entering with more flapjacks, answered them. “Sorry, boys.no more moose-meat for a while. Used the last for supper yesterday.” “Where's ‘Snow-shoe Johnnie’,” quickly demanded several of the men in unison. “Who knows? He should have been in a week age, but there’s no sign of him yet.” “What’s that?” demanded a voice from the doorway, where a Mounted Policeman had entered. “Where's ‘Snow-shoe Johnnie’?” “Don't know, responded Jason. Should have been in a week ago. He’s never been late before: he-.” “The Devil, you say! interrupted the officer. “If that boy is late there's something rotten somewhere. Here, we ll go get him. Who owns that big dog team that s out there in the shed takin’ the hides off my dogs?” “They are mine”, came the deep voice of the stranger. “Well, hitch' em up. an' let’s git goin'! Jason, you come,too.” The stranger rose to obey, and Jason, leaving his flapjacks, followed, for in the north country the Mounted’s’ word is law. The lad they were going to seek was a general favorite with the men of the community. He had arrived at the post three years before, a youth of twenty, and had gone into the forest to hunt and trap, after having agreed to bring all the meat that was needed, in exchange for groceries for himself. For three years thereafter, as regularly as the time arrived, twice a month ‘Snow-shoe Johnnie’s' sled had unloaded its meat at the settlement and returned into the forest. Contrary to the advice given him on his arrival, he refused to accept the long skiis of the Norwegian settlers, preferring his Western snowshoes, hence his name. In less than an hour the party was off, skiing swiftly beside the flying sled. I he stranger’s superb ten-team of Alaskan malamutes was a revelation of speed to the easterners, and the search party made good time, Jason guiding. Twc day’s journey ahead of them in the forest. “Snow-shoe Johnnie” entered his cabin wearily. It had been a tiresome week. On the morrow he must start to the post. He had broken a sled runner a week ago, and it had taken him days to bend a new one, so he was late; but now a fat moose and a stray caribou hung in a tree outside. the mended sled stood against the cabin wall, and in the morn he must go, he thought, as he flung himself on his bunk, fully dressed, too tired to prepare any supper. He was awakened by the persistent yelping of the dogs outside, and the smoke and terrific heat within. His eyes were smarting and his chest ached for a breath of clean air. One whole side of the cabin was ablaze, with the flames reaching for the bed covers. Johnnie leapt from the bed and dashed through the door, snatching his hunting knife from the table as he passed. There was nothing he could do to the fire save let it burn, and in a few minutes his home, sled, food, extra clothing, and even his rifle and snowshoes, were reduced to cinders. He knew exactly what to face, though, and how best to face it. Slinging a haunch of caribou meat over his shoulder, and flinging another to the dogs, “Snowshoe Johnnie” turned abruptly away from the wreck, and started on the long, slow tramp to civilization. Thank heaven, his furs, the accumulation of three year's work, were not cached in the cabin. There was a good crust on the snow, and he was fully dressed, so the loss of his overcoat and parka would not be so important. His dogs, disposing of the meat , were soon at his heels. It was about midnight when he set off, and before dawn, the stars were blotted out by the low-scudding clouds, and the icy wind was wailing in the treetops. Soon the storm broke, and a veritable blizzard it proved to he. This was more than the youth had bargained for, and as he struggled on and on. wading deeper and deeper in the new-drifting snow, he felt the loss of his snow-shoes keenly. The dogs whimpered at his heels. Suddenly the trees seemed sparcer. Hmmm! This didn’t look like the trail. Half-blinded by the whirling snow, and aching in every muscle from his efforts to keep going, the boy could not be sure. He would go on a little way farther;he was very tired: and maybe he’d try to make camp over where the trees were thicker. It must be mid afternoon, and he hadn't eaten since the day before, so perhaps he’d try to cook some of the meat he carried It was getting very heavy, but he must not leave it: it was his food for the long weary journey, and would mean life to him ere he arrived at his destination. Suddenly he caught his toe on a hidden rock and “Look out !” he shouted aloud, as he stumbled forward and plunged headlong over a steep, rocky bank, to lie still in the snow at tibe bottom. He lost his hold on the rope that held the meat, and it fell into the eager jaws of the dogs. The wind, whistling around a bend in the bank, dusted snow over the motionless form. The search party struggled forward through the storm on the afternoon of their second day out. They were following the bed of a frozen stream, for Jason said it passed Johnnie’s cabin, and if he wasn t at home they might find some clue to his whereabouts there. It was easier and surer than keeping the overland trail with the hope of meeting him. I he steep banks of the stream they followed helped to break a little of the storm, and the smoot hsnow covered surface made an excellent, though crooked, trail. As they rounded a particularly sharp curve, they suddenly came uponfour dogs, fighting over a haunch of meat. One of them was an Irish hound of a breed seldome seen in this country. Jason, leading the party, sa wthem first and raised a shout. ‘Hey! Look! Look at those dogs! They're Johnnie's dogs! They are Johnnie's dogs! I’d know that hound in a million!” He rushed forward, closely followed by the officer and the stranger, whose heart contracted painfully at the sight of the huge dog so like the great Irish wolf-hound who had loarded it throughout his own lost home for so many years. The hound turned from the meat argument when Jason called to him. “Mickey! Mickey! where's Johnnie? Where is Johnnie, Mickey? The dog, on hearing his name called, expected to see his master but when he saw that the men w ere strangers, and his master no where in sight, he leaped away to race in circles up and down the bank and over the drifts, his nose to the snow. Then as he dashed dow(n the bank, the uncertain footing threw him precipitously into tho drifts, and he arose, yelping madly and digging furiously beside the leather clad leg his fall had uncovered. The men, coming forward had only to brush the light drift of snow from the boyish form that the dog had partially exposed. The stranger lifted the boy up then, and the officer aiding started to carry him to the sled, where, in the shelter of some trees and the overhanging bank. Jason was making camp: but when the stranger saw the white face of his burden clearly, he stepped with a low cry, his own face pale as the lads. What's the matter with you?” demanded the officer, and the stranrer, making a heroic effort at self-cc ntrcl. went on again, giving no answer. A small fire in the lee of the overhanging bank soon warmed the parly, and wi.h warmth came consc.cusruss and a great weariness to Johnnie. Wrapped in blankets by the fire, he slept despite his bruises When they broke camp in the morning and headed back through the storm, he was still sleeping, to they bound him on the sled, un.er all the wraps they could spare. Jution and the officer we.e very talkative, but once again the stranger was oddly silent, and the Irish wolf-hound trotted by h.s side. Back at the post Johnnie was taken to Jason's to recover from his bruises and his weariness, the stranger giving preemptory orders as to his case, at which Jason rebelled. ‘ Go to Halifax! Who’s a-tendin'to this kid, any how? ‘Better go as he says,” commanded Johnnie, in a tone he had never before used toward the older man. “But, who is this man?” “He is my father,” said Johnnie quietly. “And I,” said the stranger, “have found my son, thanks to the moose meat.” Amy Brooks The preceding stories were chosen contest held by the Alpha Staff. The Mrs. Walter Bolles and Miss Dorothy follows: First prize Second prize Third prize Honorable Mention First Second Third as the winning entries in a judges, Mrs. C. B. Griggs, Fifer made the awards Us Katharine Stapleton Amy Brooks William Leeson Amy Brooks Jeryl Fry Evelyn Crum MY TREASURES Were I quite old, oh, very old. And still look very young and fair. As though the years, swift flying on. Had passed me by untouched there--I think 1 should feel rather sad I hat those rich years in golden race--I hose years in which my life was lived--Had left no mark upon my face. 1 hen 1 should have to trust my all, My past, all that remained to me, My treasures--sorrows, joys, and loves--I o the frail ship of Memory. While, were 1 wrinkled, gray and worn By every year that once did pass, I’d hold my treasures safe and sure At each glance in the looking-glass. Mimi Cooper n ke Sports F. E. Onyett, Coach A Football Coach’s Comment: “Just a case of a green bunch of ambitious young men working very hard and rounding into a very good football team. Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 6 Oroville 19 Practice Games Willows 22 Sacramento 53 Colusa 18 Chico Frosh 0 League Games Oroville 6 � Oroville 21 Oroville 0 Oroville 1 3 Oroville 6 A Squad Masteller Smith Zundel H. Polsley A. Parker 1 ucchesi Grace Silver H. Passmore Sorenson G. Day E. Mavy Woodland 7 Gridley 0 Roseville 7 Marysville 1 2 Yuba City 7 Linton E. Dcvelter H. Bokmann G. Powers (Captain) Lewis Snow Gregory E. Develter Montoya Sharp Salzman Moseley “A” Football B Football. Stollar, coach Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 6 Team ' i Cartland T witchell Hill Passmore Sharp Pyke Gould Polsley Kister Harris Fry Scores of games Sutter City 1 1 Chico 14 Gridley 0 Gridley 14 Durham 1 3 Biggs 6 C Football. Wilson. Coach Team Fraser Powers Barry Hislop Roberts Kimura Luther Bump Daseler Mower Wolfe Bokmann Scores of games Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Oroville 0 Chico 3 2 Chico 22 Marysville 20 Yuba City 56 Football J. C. Nisbet Coach “A” Basketball Coach's Comment: ‘Basketball in Oroville High experienced a rather bad year, the teams winning very few games. But we are looking forward to brighter prospects, as we hope to have additional train- our old place among the best in the North. Oroville 23 Oroville 1 2 Oroville 20 Oroville 2 1 Croville 13 $ Oroville 19 Oroville 14 Oroville 15 Oroville 1 1 to gain for us Biggs 33 Biggs 21 Live Oak 83 Live Oak 26 Red Bluff 30 Red Bluff 31 Marysville 38 Yuba City 63 Gridley 47 “A Squad Foiwards-- Zundel. Cartland. Smith. Salzman Guards-- A. Parker, Snow, Fry (Captain) Centers-- H. Polsley, W. Turner, Kennady, Hayes “A” Basketball “B” Basketball “Chet-' Nisbet, Coach Raymond Flood, Captain Games Oroville 8 Biggs 26 Oroville 14 Biggs 34 Oroville 1 5 Live Oak 46 Oroville 12 Red Bluff 25 Oroville 15 Red Bluff 26 Oroville 9 Live Oak 46 Oroville 18 Marysville 47 Oroville 13 Yuba City 48 Oroville 7 Gridley 33 Team Forwards- D. Turner, Flood, Sheppard. Guards- Brand. J. Day. Twitchell. Center-Gregcry C Basketball Peter Powers. Captain Erie Allen. Coach Games Oroville 1 Orcvi'le i 2 Oroville 1 2 Oroville Biggs 26 Biggs 4 Live Oak 26 Live Oak I 6 Forwards- Openshaw, P. Powers. Wolfe Guards- R. Bokmann, Fraser, Mower Center- Roberts Basketball Boys' Track “Bun'' Onyett. Coach N. C. H. S. A. L. “A” School Finals Lucches'.- 440- 1st. place Polsley- 440- 4th. Zundcl- Hurdles- 3rd. Lewis- Hurdles- 4th. Bonham- 880- 1st. Snyder- Mile- 2nd. Sorenson- Shot- 4th. Parker- Discus- 4th. Unlimited Rclay-4th Limited Relay- 3rd. N. C. H. S. A. L. “A and “B’’ School Finals Lucchesi- 440- 1st. place Bonham- 880- 2nd. Snyder- Mile- 2nd. Gould- Discus- 2nd. Parker- Discus- 2nd. Relay teams- 4th. T. Snow- C. J. Gilbert- P. H Salzman- lb. H. Kister- 2b. Oroville 8 Oroville 3 Oroville 1 8 Oroville 2 Oroville 2 Boys’ Baseball Team G. Ginter- 3b. H. Polsley- r.f. V. Pennington- c. f. J. Fry- 1. f. G. Pauli- s. s. Games Chico I 8 Chico 4 Biggs 2 Chico 6 Durham 4 '—- -r GIRLS' TENNIS — MISS MORK BOYS' TENNIS A Volley Ball “A” Volley Ball K. Headrick, Captain V. Osgood. Manager Miss Davis. Coach Team Oroville 27 Oroville 46 O.'ovi'lc 25 Oroville 55 Oroville 29 Oroville 57 Bettie Bonner Amy Brooks Kathleen Headrick Frankie Meixner Mildred Kauffman Edris Understock Catherine Vance Ella McCloud Frances Eepper Laura Read Dorothy Roberts Verla Osgood Scores of games Marysville 26 Marysville 25 Gridley 27 Gridley 16 Marysville Junior College 5a Marysville Junior College 11 WHO WON THE RACE? There in the bleachers sits the crowd. With throbbing hearts in awe they wait: They cheer the runners long and loud, And tremble in a nerve-racked state. On the mark they crouch, and the gun barks loud. Then down the path the runners fly. The green and gold of the visiting crowd Waves high and long as the lads pass by. Around the turn, they are coming in, The crowd on the left goes wild with cheer As the visiting lad seems bound to win. But a Tiger comes up as the post draws near. With throbbing hearts and aching limbs. Toward the final goal each strains his best. The other school’s chances now grow slim. As an Orovillite passes all the rest. Across the line: the race is won! The crowd again goes wild with joy: Who always wins when the race is done.’’ Why ask? An Oroville boy. John N. Owens “B” Basketball B Basketball V. Roberts, Capt. Miss Davis, Coach B Squad Guards E. Bates A. Dunlap G. Costello T. McMillan Forwards L. Dabbs J. Chastain D. Savage N. Hubbard Centers V. Roberts M. O’Kelley E. Understock W. Wickman S. Klein Games Oroville 10 Gridley 11 Oroville 4 Gridley 15 Due to the fact that games could not be scheduled with other schools, the “B” Tigerettes played only two games. Both were with the newly organized Job's Daughters' team. In the first game the Tigerettes came out victorious, but in the second the ‘ Hottentots won easily. “A” Basketball Girls' Basketball K. Headrick, Capt. A. Ulstad, Mgr. Miss Davis. Coach A Squad Guards B. Bonner C. Dunlap A. Brooks D. Roberts C. Vance Forewards F. Meixner M. Moseley A. Ulstad Centers J. Andrews K. Headrick C. Nelson Games Oroville 6 Marysville Yellowjackets 59 Oroville 13 Gridley 18 Oroville 10 Gridley 26 In the inter-class games this year the seniors came out the champions, defeating the sophomores by a score of 39-7. “B” Volleyball B Volley ball Team V. Roberts. Captain Miss Davis. Coach Team Josephine Lucchesi Verna Powers Virginia Roberts Honor Phillips Angelina Bannano Flora Matskovich Bettie Giese Mildred Moseley Li’ella Ward Sadye Klein Amanda Ulstad Scores of Orovillc 23 Oroville 35 Oroville 25 Oroville 25 games Marysville 40 Marysville 8 Gridley 27 Gridley 29 nixe Features Calendar Sept. Tent'.i School begins with a bang! Not less than one hundred fieshmen are guilty of being lost and found crying for “mama.” Sept. Thirteenth What can the Frosh girls be laughing at? Oh, I’ve found it. It’s Ansen Jackson’s mustache. Sept. Eighteenth Another budding romance. Why do seniors fall for sophomores? Now I esk you! Tom, don’t keep Ze ma out too late! Sept. N.neteenth Extra! Extra! Boys entertain in the music room. Tango in full swing. Sept. Twentieth Look! New sport discovered—killing ants in the junior room. First student body meeting. “Baby” Powers is timid and the yell leader nominees seem to be bashful. Frosh Reception planned three weeks hence. Sept. Twenty-third Powder puffs and vanity cases in great demand. No wonder, look at the new junior. Sept. Twenty-sixth We have found a clue to the discovery of the youngest students in the O. U. H. S. Oh, Ardell! Jimmy! Eddie! and Don! We envy you those suckers. Sept. Twenty-seventh No:se! Excitement! Fun! Everything but lessons. Football? “Yea Bo”! Oroville A vs. Willows. Sept. Twenty-eighth More noise! More fun! More football! Oroville B vs. Sutter. Oct. Twenty-first Back again after vacation for a week. A victorious football game reported. Oct. Twenty-second It’s coming! It’s coming. No not Christmas—The Frosh Reception. Oct. Twenty-three A student body meeting. All it lacks is a referee and boxing gloves. Report cards today. Everybody happy? Ask funny questions. Nov. First The morning after the night before. The school front was decorated with trailers, lime barrels, red lanterns, signs, wheels, junk, etc. The bleachers took a trip to the front lawn and the setting was garnished with rotten eggs, tomatoes, grapes and green oranges. Nov. Fourth Hi Jinx! Hi Jinx! We eat Hi Jinx! Sleep Hi Jinx! Oh My! Nov. Fifth Fred Huntington sports a vest and straw hat. Some class! Eh ? Nov. Twelfth The football boys look like the victims of amateur surgeons. Oh what a lively bunch we have at school today. Dec. Thirteenth “Friday the Thirteenth.” Three one act plays given. The dramatics class isn’t superstitious. Dec. Sixteenth Lionel “Nellie” Wixom returns to classes today. Dec. Twentieth Everybody is making vacation plans. We hope “Chet” Nisbet gets his porch painted. Report cards out. Happy New Year? ? ? Dec. Thirtieth The Xmas sermon of “Peace on Earth” must have reached someone as Jeanne and Sadye have reunited. Dec. Thirty-first Shorthand dictation becomes strenuous. “Did you hear the button “Pop.” “No, but we saw the results.” Jan. Twentieth Ernie D. and Dot Morrell seem to be getting along all right. Everyone is watching this breathless romance develop. aan. Twenty-second Queer creatures were seen coming out of the Public Speaking Class room. It seems that they are having “make-up” artists showing raie sKi.i. Jan. Twenty-third Our sieuth, S r Graham, thought he had a big clue on an air mystery today when the seniors indicated that there was something in t ;e direction ot ihe sxy, but upon craning his neck, it proved to be a phantom horse fly. Ha! Ha! That’s one to caalk up. Jan. Twenty-seventh Tony and Eddie rush the season this fine January morning by sporting their “Hollywood Rompers.” Jan. Twenty-eighth We have heard of cords getting black but never bright green, like those in tne senior room. Jan. Thirty-first Last day of the semester. Short periods, noble speeches, exc ted seniors and sad farewells. February Third The freshmen look scared but promising. Very promising for the boys. We never knew Don Roderick would go out of h s way to look at a “freshie” but he did. Feb. Fourth Each band of bashful frosh get bolder. Soon the bulletin will read: “Freshie d.rects frightened senior. Feb. Fifth Is Harry Kister trying to mpress the freshies? Maybe they don t l.ke mustaches, Harry? Feb. Tenth Girls chorus poses as Mr. Todd ruins a film. Feb. Eighteenth Spring fever is contag.ous and so is poison oak. Tom. Moral: When your sweetie has poison oak— keep your distance. Feb. Nineteenth Oh where has the wind blown Amy’s hair? It was long last night. February Twentieth Since the Faculty Play we have all been wondering where or how Bill Wilson got his technique. Feb. Twenty-first Miss Fifer warned us not to tell an Englishman a joke on Saturday or he would surely ruin the Sunday sermon. Art Parker gave her the inspiration. Feb. Twenty-fourth Hectic noises and moaning wails were coming from behind the closed doors of the junior room. Upon entering, the invest’gation crew found Parker and Fagan trying to make harmony. Feb. Twenty-sixth Warren Thatcher seems to be in Search Of Sweethearts so we are sending out an earnest appeal for some to Save Our Senior. March Third Last Friday 1). Fifer gave her Junior English Class a tip on eating candy bars in public. Today the entire class was well supplied and they acted out the lesson. March Fifth Student body meeting. Many business problems settled. New yell leaders give a snappy demonstration. They are awfully little but they go over big. March Eighth First Honor Society Conference held here. We hope this will inspire more of us to rise and shine. Girls go to Chico for County Play Day. March Tenth When teacher starts wearing extremely long skirts and blowing bubble gum on the same day it makes the younger generation wonder. March Thirteenth M Ice’s latest fancy is the gcow ng of a mustache. It must be a baseball mustache because tnere s just nine on each side. March Seventeenth To honor St. Patrick some of the stu tents wore green in the fo;m of ribbons, ties and chesses toJaj while the remainder didn’t need accessoiies to show tneir color. . . , March Twenty-first Since Jenny Miller has poison oa,.— Loinel sure looks lonely. Maybe he learned from Tom. March Thirty-first Operetta cast posted. April First Many fools at large today. Even our unsuspecting teachers are victims of our wit. April Second It’s funny how Elolse Gallatin and Bill vV llson each had a lame foot today. April Third Student Body Meeting. Lots oi bus.neos. Yeah, monkey business! , , T April Tenth “Freshies”! New talents are revea ed. Isn t Howard Day divine? „ April Fourteenth Laura Reed elopes. Dan Cupid scores an- AprR1 Fifteenth Cadets get a big send off to Capitola. The student body crowds around the depot while the band plays “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder.” April Twenty-third Public Schools nite. The program given was the best yet. Every one was well pleased. April Twenty-fifth Fire drill today. The dramatics class turned out in costume, wigs and all. April Twenty-eighth (Eclipse). Everybody is wearing beauty spots today. That’s what you get for stai gazing. May First “May-day and Play-day.” Uncle Tom’s Cabin is ‘ the best yet. A genuine riot, I’d say. May Second—Sixth Editor takes a vacation ! Is that lawful! May Ninth Oh where are our wandering seniors today? ' Pioneer Day at Chico! Operetta goes over big. May Fourteenth Calendar goes to press! Parting is such sweet sorrow! Our Advertisers A. C. Briggs Variety Store Andrews and Mitchell A. R. Hancock Electric Store Auto Parts Agency Bank of Italy Bradley’s Garage Cash Mercantile Stores City of Paris C. L. Bills Hardware Inc. De Luxe Cleaners First National Bank F. M. Savage Co. Gaskins The Druggist Gault and Junker Gray-Nurse Hardware Co. Gregory and Grimes Hecker’s Shoe Store H. L. Bondurant Co. Holub’s Shoe Store Johnson and Openshaw Johnson’s Pharmacy Joslyn’s Electrical Store Kelly’s Kilpatric And Sons Kitrick and Hall Koenig’s Grocery Meixner’s Cigar Store Mike Stiller Montgomery Ward Company Oroville Cleaning Works Oroville Creamery Oroville Flower Shop Ophir Meat Market O ov'Pe Mercury Register Oroville Steam Laundry Oroville Truck And Storage Co Phillip H. Shuey Porter’s Service Station R. C. Nicholson Records and Brandt Rex Theatre Scruggs and Meader’s Sharkey’s Service Station State Theatre Ster’ing Lumber Co. Sm’th’s Second Avenue Store Taber’s Cash Grocery Tatman’s Bakery 1 The Chocolate Shop The Diamond Match Company The Crystal Drug Store The Golden Feather The Log Cabin Bakery The Oroville Inn The Swayne Lumber Company W. A. Cullie Weed’s Service Station White Swan Barber Shop Wolfe’s Grocery L e. t-4 [ ti � ( R. C. NICHOLSON Watchmaker Jeweler New Location State Theatre Building Nev? Up To Date Jewelrp Rex Tkeatre Mi LA s Owned Operated b;y Home Folks 'W;) SHOWIXli THE BEST IN SCREEN E NTE RTAIN M E NT Miss Fifer-“Irvinp, what happened in 1492? Irving-“I don t know I havn’t those dates written down.” White Swan Barber Shop Dixol shampoo for dandruff Mens’, Womens’ and Childrens’ hair cutting and shampooing “Try our mud pack” A1 Stephens, Prop. Post Office Building THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK and Bank of Oroville Savings Expend congratulations to The Graduating Class of 1930 Commence ;9our business career oy depositing a portion of your earnings eack monch in a savings account in The Community Bank C. W. Putnam, Pres. L. R. Brown, Cashier OROVILLE INN and COFFEE SHOP OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA Air Cooled Throughout Catering To Social Banquets, Bridge Teas, etc. STATE THEATRE “The House of Courtesy and Comfort” Always - A Good Show Always - Courteous Service WESTERN ELECTRIC Sound Equipment Sound pictures at their best Bradley Auto Works 800 Montgomery St. Body, fender work and lacquer finishing Bradley’s Garage 700 MontgomerySt. Official AAA Service 24 Hour Tow Service Our 550 store buying power brings you savings that will surprise you this store is ready to serve you with quality merchandise for your every need. Montgomery Ward Co. Swap Lumber Company Flowers That Will Please Her We Have i Kern Bessie V. McKenzie SKop 1805 Bird St. BrancK-State 1 heatre Bldg. PKone 504-J Pkone 53 Open Evenings We Deliver A college frosh came to the breakfast table looking very sleepy. “Why the sleepy look?,” asked a classmate. “Oh,’’replied the frosh,“they told me to stand in front of the college and I’d hear the college yell, well, I stood there all night and didn’t hear a thing.” Johnson Openshaw Inc. BUTCHERS Phone 171 - 179 711 Montgomery St. Oroville Truck Storage Co. Ilav Grain-Feed-Storage Piano Furniture Moving Long Distance ii anling 611 ROBINSON STREET PHONE 128 SCOTT LAWTON PROPRIETOR Jones Chocolate Shop R. L. JONES. Telephone ioo 410 MEYERS STREET. OROVILLE. CALIF. 1 atman s Bakery And Delicatessen Phone 517 618 Bird St. Ask Mother Mart Parker The Cleaner Oroville Cleaning Works Estab. 1922 Opp. Courthouse Phone 707 Verla “What is a blotter?’’ Dude “That's what you look for while the ink dries’’. r'v� winv v v« v y AU w y Tke High School Parent T earners Association Officers President First Vice-Pres. Second Vice-Pres. Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary T reasurer Historian Parliamentarian Mrs. W. H. Hoover Mrs. Chas Schleef Mrs. Ernest Graves Mrs. Morgan Leuvlett Mrs. B. C. Epperson Mrs. L. L. Noel Miss. Dorthy Fifer Mr. J. C. Nisbet m Over 500 Students of Oroville have. They are indeed to be congratulated on the step they have taken: for THRIFT is an important milestone, in one's journey to success. START NOW WITH A SCHOOL SAVIN6S ACCOUNT RIDEOUT-SMITH BRANCH Hank nf Italit OROVILLE CALIFORNIA Kister “Let's flip a coin. Heads, we go to the show: tails, we go to the dance: if she stands on edge, we study. Sterling Lumber Co. Qualhy-Servico-Sal isfaetion Peerless Kitchen Cabimkts Paints-Oils-Varnishes Ray Hunter. Mgr. Phone 30 Meyers St. Near S.P.Depot Student Body O. U. H. S. We appreciate $our trade and are glad to be of service to you. We regard $our friendship as one of our assets. A. C. Briggs Variety Store C. Dunlap ‘ Love making is the same as it always was. L. Wixom “How can you tell?” C. Dunlap “I’ve just read of a Greek maiden who sat and listened to a lyre all night.” FZ W X%%X%VXXX 5 «ZX yAI%XXXXXX VAiV VW « XXW ZZf § M©IEJ1)d ° from Holub’s are good foundations on which to build the rest of your costume. SHOP THERE FIRST ( — I I I I I I I I (Eity of Paris E. Meyer Company Oroville’s Popular Department Store i i i i i Kst.ililislieil 19().'{ OROVILLE Meyers at Robinson CALIFORNIA I Mary Ellen Hedge ‘My, that popcorn smells good. Ji nmie Popper “I’ll drive a little closer so you can smell it better t M uvw r Stop! Look! Listen! If you want Ike best in athletic equipment GET IT AT Gray Nurse Hardware Inc. Hardware that wears hard W. H. DAVIS ’05 M. W. WELLS ’06 CRYSTAL DRUG STORE SINCE 1856 Phone 35 The Big Stot e On The Corner Montgomery at Meyers DCDG Scruggs Meader DC3Q WE MIGHT HAVE SPOILED THIS PAGE BY PUTTING AN AD ALL OVER TT, BUT. INSTEAD WE LL LEAVE YOU PLENTY OF NICE WHITE SPACE FOR YOUR FRIEND TO WRITE THEIR SENTIMENTS IN. niie Student’s Store. In our new location SPALDING HFADQUARTERS Tennis Rackets and Balls, Footballs, Baseballs, Basketballs, Golf Cluos, Fishing Rods and Equipment. General Hardware Paint, Enamels, Glass, Glassware, Crocker)), Household Ware. Let us ser )e you for the best C. L. Bills Hardware Inc. 404- 406 Myers st. Phone 19 Oroville Calif. Gault Junker Sales And Service Oroville California Phone 59 Miss Fifer (reading in English class) And he was in disguise -- (de skies) Ted Tokuno “Oh, Miss Fifer, did they have airplanes then? Elmer Ashley (Freshman trying to show off) “Let’s play something hard. Miss. Van Pelt “All right—‘Stony Point'.” Phillip H. Shue}) Watches Diamond's Jewelery Expert Watch Jewelery Hepairi State Theatere Open Building Evenings DONT'GE'Am Animal, CRACKER' IS THAT NlGETO Growl AT ME UKE r ill Si kV A V 2 Etta has madi Up hoc mind to Vam n thtf O.U.H.S athletic instructor and iS losing no time iru Octbnd starbza. foraru (L CuS L to spease to him svul pretends SkoCant Pincl h zr i Suit heuo didnf HAPPEN TO‘SEE’ A POOR WTTUE -XZ3STT GNM SUIT RUNNING AROUND h E(?E CRSIKG FOR itS MAMA Young lady, if you wish to find your gym suit read the want-ads of the M-R. I see you sticking The Etta Only Newspaper That Brings Kett To Oroville Tou’ll profit by trading with Mike Stiller A full and complete line of Clothing, Hats, Shoes, and furnishings for students of High School or College. I a’int mad at nobody. Mike Stiller. Weed’s Service Station Co rner Lincoln Robinson St. Fisk And Seiberling Tires And Tubes GUARANTEED For One Year Against Accidents, Cuts, Blowouts, Wheel Alignment, Negligence, Stone Bruise, or Any Road Hazard Vulcanizing Thurman “Hey, you’re sirring on some jokes for the Alpha. Damon “ I thought I felt something funny. The Graduate Chooses Heckers Hosiery Bec'.u'e .‘he v jnts lovely hose for this important occasion—and because she w shes to practice practical economy —Miss Graduate selects HECKERS silken hoisery to accompany graduation and party frocks. (Description and Prices) $1.95 er s Humming Bird Chiffon— — Humming Bird Medium Weight Blue Crane — — — — - $1.50 $1.00 IMo Wonder OWNERS are of this refr QUIETLY, faithfully, the General Electric Refrigerator gives you a gcnrrous supply of pure, sparkling ice cubes. It makes it easy to create delightful, eool, crisp salads, intriguing frozen desserts. And above all, it maintains a constant temperature well below 50 degrees which means that your food is safeguarded against fermentation and spoilage—always. Let us demonstrate the General Electric’s vital features of superiority. .. the hermetically sealed mechanism, that never requires oiling, dust-proof, mounted on lop of the cabinet. . . the accessible freezing reguiaior. . . the new all-steel warp-proof cabinet. every general electric refrigerator is hermetically SEALED GENERAL @ ELECTRIC ALL-ST: :EL KEFICIliEKATOBS Electrical Store There are now more than 350,600 users of General Electric Refrigerators— and not one ou nce has ever had to spend a sing'e dollar for repairs or service. Phone 101 3 1 7 Meyers Street The Coolest Place in Town Golden Feather (Confectionery G. E. HARRIS. PROPRIETOR Specializing in Wholesale and Retail WeServe Light Lunches Daily Orangeades, Lemonades, and Water lees from Fresh Fruits Special Rates For Parties and Banquets 309 Meyers Street Phone 152 Everything Every Man Wears W.A.Cullie Outfitters for Men Oroville Calif. Phone 72 G. Powers Why don t you play football ! T. Schleef “1 would, only I'm left handed. Wishing The Gass Of 1930 The Best Success MEIXNER’S CIGAR STORE Shark eys Service Stations Complete Automotive Service “Start From Sharkeys Station No. One Montgomery Downer Telephone 64 Station No. Two Robinson Huntoon Telephone 957 OROVILLE, CALIF. ATWATER KENT SCREEN GRID RADIO SCREEN GRID Records Brandt 924 Montgomeiy Street Tubes Batteries Eliminators Savage “Oh, I suppose so--if he wasn't too much like you. A. R. Hancock Electrical Store R. E. Warmack, Mgr. Copeland dependable Electric Refrigeration Boscb all Electric Radios Largest stock assortment of appliances, Largest stock c f Home lighting fixtures north of Sacramento Visit Our Studio Everything Electrical . OROVILLE 613 Bird Street Phon= 40 MILK Ra C or Pasteurized Cream-Butte -Buttermilk Oroville Creamery 425 Meyers St. Pkone 90 Mitchell “You have been speeding. What will you take. $30 or 30 days? ’ Nicholson ‘Til take the money.” Aonto IPaurGs As§®im £ 824 Montgomery St. Stop AT 412 SECOND A VE. FOR Groceries Ice Cream Fruits Candy Vegetables Cigars Op en Sundays and Evenings SMITH’S SECOND AVE. GROCERY STORE Mrs. B-“Ed, why arc you so late?' Ed-“Huh? Oh, I had to stay after school!” Mrs. B-“Why, Ed! What was the matter?” Ed-‘‘I called teacher a fibber.” Mr . B-“Ed!” Ed-“Well, she is. She tried to make me believe friers talk Latin and you know chickens can’t talk.” De LUXE CLEANING WORKS L. Logan, Proprietor Cleaning Pressing Dyeing 613 Bird St. Phone 3 FRED J. WOLFE Fancy and Staple Groceries SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO The Diamond Match Co. Lumber and materials for better homes. Let us hejp y°u- PHONE 465 CORNER MEYERS HIGH Schilling (singing) “Love lifted me. Leonard (also singing) “Love is powerful.” Service Station BAS OILS 8 BRtASING ey W. F. “Hi” Porter Vene bhark Wisking Tke Class of 1930 The Best Success Drugs, Kodaks, Stationery 1st. boy-“Did you know that my musical talent was the means of saving my life?” 2nd. boy- No, tell me about it.” 1st. boy-“Tbere was a flood and my father got on an upturned table and floated down stream.” 2nd. boy-‘‘What about you?” 1st. boy-“I accompanied him on the piano. CASH MERCANTILE STORES Orcn?ille’s CKain Department Store That Saves You Money 716-718 Montgomery St. The H. L. Bondurant §e icem aafiti mfjrice 609 Bird St. Oroville, Calif. “Why all the bandages on Jones’ head?” “Rotten bridge”. “Break through?” “No, trumped his wife’s ace.” KITRICK AND HALL GENERAL INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE Next to New Hotel Phone 54 Tabers Cask Grocer}) J. E. Smith Proprietor Corner Bird Huntoon Streets Oroville, CaliL OroVille’s largest and most exclusive modernl}) operated Cask and Carrv. Wkere you find everything for tke table at prices less tkan tke rest. OUR MOTTO Quality goods, fair prices, and above all, satisfied customers. Miss Van Pelt (to Jerry Fry. who had his baritone apart) “Are you all apart again, Jerry?” Victor Electrolux Radio Refrigeration Gregory and Grimes Everything Musical 308 Huntoon Phone 55 just a little friendly chat--- If styles along with high quality are uppermost in your mind for spring and summer wear--and who doesn’t think that way this day and age here is the S I ORE known always for its authentic modeling. its correct fabrics. I hese salient features along with a pleasant feeling toward doing business with High School Boys are being emphasized more this season. Frank Mitchell Clothier Style Leaders In Ourtown 322 Meyers Street Phone 316 GEO. F. KOENIG CO. Staple and fancy Gt oceries Fruit and Vegetables Phone 45 712 Montgomery Tub Washburn “What kind of a radio have you? Fred Huntington The railroad type- whistles at every station” Le What do you mean by putting a benzine can near the fire?’ Don “Say, it’s a good thing all people aren’t as superstitious as vou.’ F. M, Savage Company PLUMBING AND HEATING 319 HUNTOON STREET OROVILLE. CALIF. Log Cabin Baker}) DON’T SAY BREAD SAY LOGCABIN BREAD HOTTINGER Ar SONS PROPS. Pkone 739 514 Montgomery) St. You Should Choose Your Druggist As You Would your Doctor Both Are in Business For Your Health Complete Lines in { ne Following: Drugs Patent Medicines Sundries Bashing Caps Belts Slippers Ansco Cameras Films Albums Stationery Cigars Magazines Fountain Service Cool Refreshing Drinks Tlfa® 327 Meyers St. Phone 15