Osceola High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Osceola, NE)

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(Utoa bunion On the twenty-fourth of May. 1935, the citizens of Osceola were in a state of great excitement, and the town was gaily decorated. An old farmer from Platte Valley came to town that day and noticing the hub-bub, said to the Mayor, Mr. Verne Clark: “What in tarnation's goin’ to happen in this town? Looks like a Fourth of July celebration.” “What’s going to happen! Why. the class of 1915 is going to have a reunion tomorrow. What do you suppose is going to happen?” the Mayor answered indignantly. Every train which arrived on the twenty-fourth of May brought members of the Class of 1915. Some of them would scarcely be recognized. Eda Wieseman and Vera Marquis, who lived together in the little village of Millerton, came with a bird cage, a cat, and also some ginger-bread for the banquet. They were fashionably dressed in the styles of ten years ago, and had noticeably sweet (?) dispositions. The evening train brought a distinguished foreign looking, bewhiskered, pompous gentleman. who was scarcely recognized as Mr. Martin Silverstrand, a United States diplomat in France. Vehicles of all sorts from aeroplanes and automobiles to one-horse shays and lumber wagons, conveyed the members of that distinguished class to the Osceola High School building, where the reunion was held. Lawrence Shaw, who was a great surgeon in Chicago, journeyed to the scene of action in a pneumatic tube which has lately been invented. His practice is so large that he could not spare much time away from his work, so he came the quickest way possible. Fulfilling the promise of her youth. Lalia Hinemeyer is a beautiful and stately lady and a prominent figure in high Chicago society. All the members of our faculty, with their husbands or wives were present. Mr. Moore’s hair was turning slightly gray and he now wore spectacles. Mr. Pearce had acquired a dignified look at last and was also a perfect speaker of the Swedish language. He entertained us with some Swedish recitations and they were greatly enjoyed. Miss Simpson, Miss Snyder, Miss Codings and Miss Walker are all married, though we can scarcely believe it. We feel sorry (?) for their poor husbands, but such is life. By nine o’clock of the morning of May 25, all the members of the class and the faculty were gathered at the schoolhouse. After the greetings (which took some time, as many of the class had not seen each other for years) were over the 1915 Commencement program was repeated just as it had been given that evening twenty years ago. A four-course banquet was served in the evening in the gymnasium. After the banquet, toasts were given by Mr. Moore, Agnes Newcomer and President Pike. We are glad Irene’s wish of 1915 is granted. After the banquet the members discussed their various experiences. Glenn Shelmadine, following the good advice learned while studing “Liberecht Huhnchen,” in German class, is happy and contented though not rich. An aunt has left Beulah Michener a large fortune, providing she never marries. Everyone who attended the Commencement exercises May 25, 1915, remember how well Bess Gylling’s vocal solo was rendered. She again favored us with a beautiful solo which proved even more successful than the one given in 1915. Her husband acompanied her on the piano. John Bittner is a very able lawyer, so we know whom to employ if we want a divorce. Vera Marquis has grown considerably and her wish to be tall is now fulfilled. We are glad that Lawrence Shaw is now wealthy (?) enough to afford all the mashed potatoes, chicken gravy and cold milk he wants, as he once said he was very fond of these articles of food. Fortune has favored some of our class and “Miss Fortune” has visited some of them. But all were happy and cheerful and every minute of the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all as were all our good times together in High School days. SENIOR. Fifteen

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 nttor (Ulass MtU We, the class of 1915, of Osceola Iliprh School, in the County of Polk, State of Nebraska, of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of our High School life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament l'irst, we order and direct our executors, the faculty of the Osceola High School, to pay' all our just debts and funeral expenses as soon af or our decease as conveniently may be. Second, after the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, we devise, give and bequeath :— To the faculty the same right to can pupils at will, stop the heavily laden mail cars, dispose of all gum, in fact, use their own good judgment in leading the students in the path which they should go. To Superintendent Moore we bequeath all honor due him for his ever guiding and protecting hand We hereby bequeath to Norval Pearce, a smiling face. To Miss Simpson we bequeath some new delicious recipes. To Miss Snyder we bequeath our faculty for grading on a new scale. To Miss Pollings we give a little of our surplus dignity. To Miss Walker we bequeath all the German she has taught us during her short stay here. We further give, bequeath and assign unto the several individuals herein enumerated and their assigns forever the following personal properties, to-wit:— Marguerite Shrader’s serious countenance to Ruby Harden. Lawrence Shaw’s gift to gab to Roy Horst. Julia Behle’s surplus weight to Elvera Ros-lund and Marjorie Snider. Irene Daniel’s permission to take afternoon naps to Lettie Timm. Lalia Ilinemeyer’s giggle to Evelyn Price. Merle Hamilton’s dignified walk to Carl Anderson. Elton Koehler’s ability in drawing pictures to Frank Leibee. Eva Wieseman’s pleasant smile to Harvey Johnston. Eda Wieseman’s gift of good coaching to Lydia Rasch. Helen Anderson’s sober (?) countenance to Carl Wieseman. Will Byer’s faculty for telling stories to Owen Horst. Harry Pike's ability to bluff to Clyde Milkes. (Here’s hoping that he makes good use of it.) Verne Clark’s ability to entertain the fairer sex to Raymond Kepner. Robert Campbell’s musical talent to Floyd Heinemeyer. Agnes Newcomer’s gift of oratory to Marie Fleming. Glenn Shelmadine’s football ability to the captain next year. Lawrence Reed’s dimple to Fred (Tubby) Campbell. Anna Mace’s bashfulness to Ada Ryan. Myrtle Shore’s ability to preach (?) to Arvilla Timm. Beulah Michener’s inquisitiveness to Edith Query. Martin Silverstrand’s right to correspond with Columbus girls to Sylvester Bittner. Bessie Gylling’s ability in singing to Al-verta Buehta. Elsie Hendrickson’s winning ways to Katherine Brooks. Vera Marquis’ great height to Mary Anderson. John Bittner’s pompadour to Joe Wolf. Esther Wieseman’s right to get canned to Lois Shrader. Veda Smith’s frivolity to Mildred Crisp. Allegra Gustafson’s modesty to Josephine Jackson. In witness whereof, we, The Class of 1915. have hereunto subscribed our name and seal to this, our last will and testament, upon this 30th day of May in the year 1915 A. D. THE CLASS OF 1915. By HELEN ANDERSON. .ESTHER WIESEMAN, MERLE HAMILTON. Fourteen

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®lte Juniors A. Timm I,. Timm Reed Miss Snyder Mills Buchta Danielson price Anderson Snider Olson Query Waggoner Heinemeyer Horst Ray Berck Listen, my readers, and you shall hear Something about our grand Junior year. First we will name them all for you. We re not too many nor yet too few. There’s Millsie, Peeler, Shorty and Darjie, Edith. Elton, Donald, Tucky and Georgie, And after her trip to 1). ( Arvilla was Scrub For which act (?) she often gets a rub. Mary or Moses and Peggy so fair Who’s noted for being a piano player. Senator Horst, Shorty Reed, Heine and “kittle” Steve, Are some athletes now don’t you believe? And Paul at Dutch letter writing sure took the prize. Next comes Squire, May, Snookums and Evelyn Price, Two of whom are noted for their great height. Hut there’s another we would by no means slight. And that’s Miss Snyder, our dear (’lass Adviser, For her ability we want to advertise her. Sixteen