Otis High School - Gray and Crimson Yearbook (Otis, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1947 volume:

I-, 1 1 1 3 1, X 'ff 1. , 'jfIV, G KAY AND C KIMSQP W Edtd dPblhd bytns Cl f l9l+7 Editor ------- - ------ Assistant editor ---- Business managers--- Art editors --------- Pictures ------------ Circulation managers Sports ------- ------- Freshman history ---- Sophomore history--- Junior history ------ Y-Teens ------------- Music --------------- Dramatics -------- --- Sponsors ---------- -- -------Leonard French -------Luanne Lebsack -------Alvin Schugart Billy French -------Melvin Richter Bobbye June Robinette --------Bernell Kerbs Eugene Cuthrell Robert Maier -------------Leo Lang Bernice Brack Melba Michaelis -------Robert Pearson Edwin Heller ---------Ruby Sherbon -------Nila Mae Jones ----------Deon Rankin -----------Joan Brack Lillian Gleissner -----Ruth Anna Andres Beverliann Kullmann ------1----Fern Brack Irma Schneider Lorene Hampel ----Pauline Brungardt Marjorie Hartman O -3 Fans v . e . A 5,3 Oqirptxffi FiDectacug.rSrOt?l.S5Eer ,9 920 ryfli ,501 's TAL scattedl7O yds obj own ' Qxvx' 056 'QXG S Xpgfzkpxkp O Agsgbo xxa- bg s db 9 '52 f a OI er' 69 O QV 3 git? o J 0 Q50 '22 O 0,00 do 0 Ov 0 . w 90 6'-A 'Zeb Qmvggvx fo 052- GQ YYQIS O '90 6-'5 a 09 Q 0 , ge Q 9 tls Mill .9 D6 xp Geneseo 2 Ops Om DEDICATION It has been a characteristic of man through all-ages to leave his best work marked with the name of a cherished one. We, the class of l9A7, shall forever link in fond recol- lections the l9A6 undefeated and untied football team. There- fore, we dedicate this, our yearbook, to you, football eagles, as a token of our appreciation for your bravery, sportsmanship, determination, responsiblness, inspiration, perspiration, and good wholesome entertainment. 2 6' 7 There is a serious and resolute egotism that makes a man interesting to his friends. We trust the egotism of the staff in offering the l91+7A Annual to their friends will likewise contain that spark of interest. Our book, we realize, has not reached perfection but it is the GRAY AND CRIMSON- ambition and courage--and as such we take great pleasure in offering it to the reading public, ' trusting that it may merit a timely perusal and a permanent place on the book shelf. I 1 oavo of eoucafion Alex Brack, Director E. E. Hopkins, Treasurer t P. P. Kaiser, Clerk As every play, motion picture, or theatrical production needs backers and administrators, so does an institution of learning need its Board Members. Otis High can feel justly proud to have this group of successful and influential men as the guiding factor of its destiny. Their able and expert opinions have enabled this high school to become a leader in its field. Their foresight, perseverance and faith have helped this institution make a permanent growth--a lasting tribute to education in Otis, Kansas. Many have been the trials and struggles in the history of this high school. Yet they are small indeed when com- pared to past accomplishments and honors to be attained. Behind the various activities of Otis High, aiding and moulding our path of progress, has been this loyal group of board members. They have given generously of their time, talents and experience. Their unified efforts have brought us much. As a gesture of appreciation, we give our whole hearted thanks to these men and earnestly hope we can prove worthy of their backing. ll An institution is no stronger than the men and women at the helm. Strength and courage to carry on the every day tasks and vision to plan wisely for the future are all ex- emplified in the Otis High faculty. Paul H. Andrea, B.S., M.S. Principal Band Football and Basketball Mrs. Karl Hartman, A.B., B.S. John R. Sipe, B.S. English .Mathematics, Science Physical Education Basketball and Track Pauline Brungardt, B.S. Commerce Latin Michael Biggs, B.S. History Physical Education Mrs. Michael Biggs, B.S. Home Economics Science Mrs. Martin Hemken, B.M Vocal Music Sherbon Jones RUBY SHERBON Glee Club Y-Teens Jr., Sr. Plays NILA MAE JONES Glee Club Y-Teens Band French Rankin BILLY FRENCH Glee Club Band Football Basketball Trumpet Trio Track Vocal Sextet Baseball Jr., Sr. Plays One-Act Play DEON RANKIN Glee Club Y-Teens Band Brass Sextet 6 Kullmann Brack BEVERLIANN . KULLMANN Glee Club Y-Teens Band Senior Trio One-Act Play Triple Trio Jr., Sr. Plays JOAN BRACK Glee Club Y-Teens Band Clarinet Trio Lebsack Kerbs LUANNE LEBSACK Glee Club Y-Teens Senior Trio Vocal Sextet Triple Trio Jr., Sr. Plays BERNELL KERBS A Band Football Basketball Baseball Trumpet Trio Brass Sextet Jr., Sr. Plays Andree T Brack RUTH ANNA ANDREE Glee Club Y-Teens Band Trio Sextet Triple Trio Jr., Sr. Plays BERNICE BRACK. Glee Club Y-Teens Band Triple Trio French Halle: LEONARD FRENCH Glee Club - Football Band Basketball Baseball Track Jr., Sr. Plays One-Act Play EDWIN HALLER Sr. Play Football Basketball Track Baseball P7 Gleissner Brack LILLIAN GLEISSNER Glee Club Y-Teens FERN BRACK Glee Club Y-Teens Jr., Sr. Plays One-Act Play Pearson Richter ROBERT PEARSON Glee Club Band Football Basketball Baseball Track Trumpet Trio Brass Sextet M LVIN RIGHTER Basketball Baseball Glee Club Band Football Lang Schugart LEO LANG Football Baseball Basketball Jr., Sr. Plays ALVIN SCHUGART Glee Club Football Basketball Sr. Play Paul H. Andree Principal Co-sponsor Schneider Robinette IRMA SCHNBIDER Glee Club Y-Teens Band BOBBYE JUNE ROBINETTE Glee Club Y-Teens Jr. , Sr. Plays Haier Michaelis ROBERT MAIER Glee Club MELBA HICHAELIS Glee Club Y-Teens Hampel Cutnrell LORENE HANPEL Glee Club Y-Teens Band EUGENE CUTHRELL Glee Club Basketball Pauline Brungardt Sponsor paem As we sit and idly ponder Over the days that have gone by How we wish that we might never But To each other say good-bye. the day is drawing nearer when this senior class must part, Each must go his way alone For How For And Though he goes with aching heart. four long years we studied With this great day in sight, the thoughts of Graduation Always made our prospects bright! our teachers, we will cherish Love and friendship while we liveg for the care of us they've taken warmest thanks to them we give. When we think of final parting, Oh! how we would like to go Back to where we one day started Just some four short years ago. 9 SENIORS eniop QL15545 Sfigfovgo President ----------------- --------- ----------------------- Billy French Vice-President--1 ------------------------------------------- Fern Brack Secretary-Treasurer ------------------------------------- Luanne Lebsack Student Council ----------------------------------------- Leonard French Class Flower --------------------------- American beauty rose Class Motto --------------- 'Not-the present, but the future' Class Colors ---------------------------------- Blue and gold Sponsors ---------------------------------- Pauline Brungardt Paul H. Andrea Most historians have an introduction to their books, but as this history will not be given to students for reference or for class purposes, so will not go into the details of each phase of it. Nor will it interest many outside of those loyal students who embarked upon this journey. We, the class of 'h7, may recall vivid, lasting high school memories--full of mingled laughter and tears, mature with the dignity of tradition and pulsating with modern initiative. We started our high school career with an enrollment of thirty- four eager freshmen, brimming with that naive self-assurance that only freshmen possess, but had a lot less of it after initiation. However, we recovered in time to enjoy the parties during the year. Our class officers were: Bernell Kerbs, Robert Pearson, Deon Rankin, Billy French, and Carl Kerbs with Miss Mamie Helmerich, sponsor. Beverliann Kullmann played a leading part in the one-act play, WIn the Sudan and rated a score of 20 out of a possible 21 points. The entire year passed rather uneventfully except for occasional battles between tests and our forces. Our second year of high school began with the same manifest spirit of pep and good will under the sponsorship of Mrs. Melvin Torrey but had changed our title from Freshmen to Sophomore. Our class officers were: Robert Pearson, Edwin Haller, Luanne Lebsack, Deon Rankin, and Billy French. Irma Schneider was elected cheer leader, and-Billy French played a part in the one-act play, HI Shall Be Waitingn. Music achievements at the Hays contest include Beverliann Kullmann, superior rating and Luanne Lebsack, highly superior. Scholarship achievements were made by Billy French, who took third in General Mathematics, Bernell Kerbs, first in Business Arithmetic, Luanne Lebsack, second in English II and fourth in Geometry, and Joan Brack, third in English II. Ruby Sherbon from Plainville, Kansas joined our class during this year. We lost a number of our classmates who sought interest in other fields. They were Annetta Brack, Lloyd McLaughlin, Raymond Williams,-Floriene Prosch, Betty Matal, Delores-Engel, Carl Kerbs, Richard Fly,'Ralph Reed, Byron Mohr, Norman Appel, and Maynard Scheuerman. When we came to school as juniors, with an enrollment of twenty- eight, we added a few new members--Ruth Anna Andres from Bazine, Kansas, George Marlow from Hays, Kansas, Marian Kuhlman, Great Bend, Kansas, and lost Donarld Mater and George Marlow during the first semester. We also met a complete new faculty. Our junior year was a period of steady activity with Mrs. Wayne Geisert and Miss Ruth Shoemaker our sponsors. Class officers were: Deon Rankin, President, Ruth Anna Andree, Vice- Presidentg Luanne Lebsack, Secretary, Leo Lang, Treasurerg and Bernell Kerbs, Student Council. Entries in the music contest were Luanne Lebsack, piano solog Robert Pearson, Billy French, and Maynard Ackermann, trumpet trio, Maynard Ackermann, boys' medium voiceg Beverliann Kullmann and Bernice Brack took part in the girls' triple trio, and Luanne Lebsack also a member of the triple triog the girls' quartet and played as accompanist for the glee clubs. Our play HSadie of the U.S.A.W, ' 'IO presented December ll, 1945 was among the highlights of our junior year. Scholarship achievements were made by Luanne Lebsack, first in Typing I, Fern Brack, third in English III, and Joan Brack, third in-Bookkeeping. The most important event of the year was when we royally entertained the class of 'L,6, on May L,, l9A6 at a banquet, which conceded by all to have been successful. ' Our senior year which began with an enrollment of twenty-five, has been a busy one. Doris Karst who came from Russell, Kansas was forced to discontinue school September 27 on account of being afflicted with poliomyelitis. We lost two of our junior classmates. Marian Kuhlman transferred to Great Bend, Kansas to complete her high school education and Maynard Ackermann enlisted in the army. Our laugh-provoking memories are headed by a class party held in the high school building in November, a successful senior play WEverything Happens To Usn and published the Gray and Crimson to increase our funds for the trip we made so called Hsneak-day' trip. Among the last high-lights of our high school career was the banquet on April 26 at which time we seniors were royally entertained by the juniors. We were seniors together when all were saddened by the passing of our dear friend, teacher and county superintendent, Harvey H. Manahan. In the years to come these memories will mellow according to the frequency with which they are recalled--no regrets, no misfortunes, only the carefree joy and happiness which accompanied our Wdear old golden rule daysn. A few years hence, pick up this book and look at it during your pipe dreams, or when you have the blues, and be in ORHS once more laughing at the pranks of the unforgettable characters of the class. agf We, the undersigned l9b7, being of sound and all former wills made b Y last will and testament-- well to our beloved Alma ane Ceesfamenf Senior Class of Otis Rural High School of disposing minds and memories, hereby revokef us and hereby declare the following to be our to wit. We tearfully and mournfully bid fare- Mater and make the following bequests to our more fortunate schoolmates: fsob, sobl To all the Freshmen, we will our sincere hope that you won't be forced to burn the school building to get out. , To the Faculty and School Board, we dish out our fondest farewells and leave all respect and gratitude we have not already given them. RUBY SHERBON wills her tiny hands and slim fingers to Robert Rodie. ALVIN SCHUGART bravely gives his ability to play pool to Alvin Schettler IRMA SCHNEIDER Wills her cheerleading ability to Lila Jean Ochs. BOBBYE JUNE ROBINETTE gives her mimeograph position to Elman Schlegel. MELVIN RICHTER bequesths DEON RANKIN leaves her Way with men ROBERT PEARSON Wills his MEIBA MICHAELIS graciously gives up ROBERT MAIER wills his blatant horn his orneryness to Shirley Scheuerman. to Janiece Stoss. thunderous laugh to Grace Krestine. her working ability to Dale Wagner. on his Model WAN to Lowell Meier. LUANNE LEBSACK gives her position in Boys' Glee Club to Ina Mae Mausolf. LEO LANG wills his nickname NGeorgeW and practical jokes to Robert Dietz BEVERLIANN KULLMANN bequeathe her acting ability to Sonia Lebsack. BERNELL KERBS wills his masculine figure and manners to Edwin Funk. NILA MAE JONES gives her Bison men friends to the Otis debutantes. LORENE HAMPEL bequeaths her quiet, shy manner to Kenneth Schmidt. EDDIE HALLER leaves his curly hair to Billy Krestine. LILLIAN GLEISSNER wills her giggles to Shirley Reimer and Jean Tammen. BILLY FRENCH gives his Senior Class presidency to anyone who wants it. LEONARD FRENCH wills his football ability to HKiller' Brack. EUGENE CUTHRELL beoueaths his height to LeRoy Dietz. BERNICE BRACK wills her red hair to Buddy Kerbs. EERN BRACK gives her nickname WHavseedN to anyone living in the country. JOAN BRACK wills her clarinet position in band to Norma Jean Schlegel. RUTH ANNA ANDREE bequeaths her majorette position to Vernon Gleissner. SWORN to by members of the Senior Glass of 'h7, on the sixteenth day of May, l9h7. City of Otis, County of Rush, State of Kansas. SENIORS 12 f 4 'G uv, xx.. f 1 . QD.. . Q asm g k P5 S20 W a t 52 ., ,lal alllm . 4 0171! X -QQ?-253 ' 'Q 3 'fi 5 its 156 'C' 1 M .A Y XXX A ' H X' A A f -b 1 7 1' 7 1- QNX 2-Me' N l, 'Z-s .-N h swf' One evening, all zealous in our pursuit of knowledge, we sat by the fireside paging through a magazine dated September l, 1957. The editor of this magazine is Leonard French, who is also the famous lawyer, Paul Herman. Leonard has adopted this second name because he is so famousg and two names are less confusing in his two vocations. Hubba, Hubba!! Look at that profile on the cover! Let's turn the page and find out all about her. Ah, here is an article about the cover girl. It's Ruth Anna Andres, remember her? She has been voted HMiss Cover Girl, ---- Boinglln by the famous lawyer, Paul Herman. We come to the picture pages. These pictures were taken by Robert WFlash Bulbu Maier and Eugene NClickW Cuthrell., WFlash Bulbn has invented a new type of camera which requires only a bulb--no camers. WClick'sN favorite quotation is, NLook at the monkeyn, after which he steps our from under the black cloth and gives a unique demonstration. Paging on, we see a picture of Melvin WStick 'em tightn Richter. He has now set up an annual year book publishing industry and he specializes in the informal page by using his special glue. Last but not least, we turn to an advertisement. We look closely, and again we look closer, Oh no! It couldn't be! But it is, Leo 'Muscle Boundn Lang, posing his beautiful and shapely legs for Berkshire nylons. This is only his favorite pastime. Otherwise, he is under the training supervision of his managers, Bernell WFishW Kerbs and Alvin HAbercrombieU Schugart. Next season HMuscle Boundn is up against the flea weight champion, Eddie NCrusherN Haller, who gains his strength by consuming enormous amounts of string beans. His manager is Fern WBlusherH Brack who blushes everytime Crusher walks into the ring without a shirt on. When not acting as manager for Crusher, Blusher idles away her time on her dude ranch in Wyoming, and Crusher is under contract to act in the Joan Davis show as Dr. Crenshaw. Bernell and Alvin, when not busy with Leo, are the owners of a race track in Monte Carlo and run a gambling casino for good measure. There's a rumor going around that Beverliann Kullmann will make her next appearance in the 3,000-capacity auditorium which was recently added to ORHS. Miss Kullmann is accompanied by the famous composer, 1.3 Billy French whose latest song is entitled WBaritone Bluesn. Miss Kullmann and Mr. French are on tour during six months of the year and they feature Miss Kullmann's violin playing lplaying, that is? and MI'- French's baritone playing. Beverliann's violin wa Bernice Brack, who is also HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF ATTRAC A call just came in sa the famed Robinette-Gleissn s a gift from the world-famous violin-maker, the author of a series of books named TIVE WITH RED HAIR. ying that doctors and nurses are needed at er Clinic where Lillian Gleissner and Bobbye June Robinette are two famous lady doctors who work their cures on any one who has money. Lillian had Just performed a bloodless operation on Melba Michaeli the high trapeze. Melba st ORHS. and reached the heigh Bobbye June is who is the fire and is working. Bobbye old innertubes Coff We go to visit glass e hmeha s who received efiflopitus in a fall from. arted work in a circus shortly after leaving t of her career before her fall. currently busy lining the stomach of Irma Schneider ater with the same circus with which Melba s concocted a new type of lining made of Irma's Model AJ and asbestos shingles. Irma and she tells about Deon 'Stinky' Rankin who, at one time was a hula dancer with the circus, but left to pursue her unusual career of teaching men to rhumba. We go to see Rankin for a rhumba lesson, but she refuses to teach us because we're not men enough. Deon tells us that she has just heard from Luanne WSkipperW Lebsack who is on her enormous fishing yacht in the Caribbean. Her latest catch is known as the swordless swordfish, the only one of its kind in the world. Skipper appear in WSpcrts Afieldn. Searching for a wider D. C., Washington where we Pearson who was elected on Nila WDrink up, boys, it's of State and also Robert's revolutionized the country of automobiles except Chevv We pick up the Congres Congress-women who are on v furs. We find them to be f Brack, Ruby WPolar Bearn Sh three girls are famed for t North. These are the top peop found that many of them hav is very proud because her picture will now knowledge of our government we journey to find, in the Blue House, President Robert the Prohibition ticket. We are greeted by on the house' Jones who is the Secretary , most fanatical booster. Nila and Bob have by prohibiting, not liquor, but all makes ies and Fords. ' sional Record and read about the three acation in Canada. They are trapping for ormer ORHS students:' Joan 'Black Sheepn erbon, and Lorena 'SableW Hampel. These rapping the evasive silver fox of the le in the news in this year of '57. We have e strayed from the course they chose in 'L7g which all goes to show that Nyou just can't telln. Now there is the li We've told it Then friends, let's st of our twenty-four to you as it was told us heretoforeg be patient, perhaps we shall see If any of truth should here happen to be. I 14 M I . l ! 1 y I' ' I I Q I , ' s 1 ' 1 ,' , I ' ', Hu 'Kb-D? '- gv'U 'j2J ' MMO f 2 n tn ' if 'A ', K K9 R141 HARVEY A. MANAHAN HE IS JUST AWAY I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead,--he is just ewayl With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair The needs must be, since he lingers there, And you--Oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return,-- Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here, Think of him still as the same, I say: He is not dead--he is just away! I5 vcr ,,.,. FRONT ROW: Dolores Mausolf, Evelyn Stegman, Jean Tammen, Ina Mae Mausolf, Delta Marie Braok, Shirley Reimer, Ellen Dirks, Violetta Oetken. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Marjorie Hartman, Sponsor, Marvin Schlegel, Lowell Sohm, Jimmy Moore, William Folkerts, Arnold Ochs, Wayne Petersen, Elman Schlegel, Mrs, Dorothy Biggs, Sponsor Scnettler, Calvin Steitz, Marvin Wagner, Gene Dunba Paul Kreutzer, LeRoy Dietz. ff Q--5 'Z ., .mam-: '-'iifwm I' I-4 LD U EI-U O E U C D3 1.1. D m H51 O I-' PT m H d m 'FU O. U' m H d 'rj 1-In m d N 'bd I-' D-I O D E' S17 A d- O3 P1 CP v I-' 4 I-In I3 Q L 1 Z . . 3,5 H x V 21 CD H 'v 4 ,1 nrrnn an as ' 2 Co 'uI1':f'5'.ii 4 cn ar MQ mud, Ere Ci' CD F3 on Pr m O H ser :fi 1fz xgws Sf-lf,,1f1. 22,25 ..- m o H-Pwiwmrwfi H 'D-I CD 2 CD C+ W xr: N o I-s Ci' SI' Q-H m :U 4 O O CD H m 1-1 E- Q ' EJ 2 S? S? e 55 O H E3 5 CD Cl, H d m Q GJ CD 2 S 2 , m 4 Q m fn i Q1 I0 CD C 3 if H C Pi 2 ig S 'O F-I .,,, I-' 16 i , THE FILM OF THE JUNIOR CLASS This film has been three years in the making and has been produced at a stupendous cost lif you don't believe it just ask the folks at homel. REEL ONE The film opens on September, l9bb, when a group of children wended their way to Otis Rural High School, they found the portals swung back and with joyful, happy hearts they ascended the steps. They are conducted to enrollment bureaus. Having given sufficient evidence that they are aware of the journey they wish to make, their tickets are labeled and classified and then they made a rush for their destination, the classroom. When they have been ushered to their seats their sponsor, Miss Mamie Helmerich surveys the cast and finds it consists of thirty-two boys and girls. This reel is full of action which is enlivened by electing Wayne McCurdy, Presidentg Marvin Schlegel, Vice-Presidentg Dolores Mausolf, Secretaryg Elman Schlegel, Treasurerg and Delta Marie Brack, Student Council representative. They chose old rose and blue for their colors, the orchid for their flower, and WForeward Ever, Backward Nevern as their motto. In the course of the presentation, eight of the sturdy adventurers were active in athletics. Marvin Schlegel and Duaine Folkerts played a part in the one-act play 'I Shall Be Waiting.' The entire class was well represented in the extracurricular activities to show their respected elders that while they were Wgreenn they were determined to do their best, although a few of the characters dropped by the wayside in trying to investigate the necessity of Algebra or English. This reel closes with some uncertainty as to the future of the class. REEL TWO After a brief space of time we find familiar faces on the screen but occasionally a new face appears--our good example has encouraged others to join our number. The portrayal is now known as the Sophomore class. The canvass has a more subdued aspect with only twenty-six to continue the journey with Marvin Schlegel, President, Ina Mae Mausolf, Vice President, Eva Jean Schlegel, Secretary-Treasurerg Eldon Matal, Student Council, and Miss Edith Miller, sponsor. A very active and colorful picture appears of the class developing socially and physically by roller skating in Great Bend. One of the most thrilling events of this reel is the winning of the REN League Football Championship in which the Sophomore stars took an active part. After bidding adieu to Geometry and kindred subjects, we wish to close the scene. PEEL THREE Again, twenty-four classmates meet on a common level. No new faces peering about, but one student found interest in other fields, and Marion Scheuerman transferred to Ellis, Kansas, to journey on with his education. Eager Juniors, each ambitious and interested in attaining the goal. Commercial students may be seen demonstrating their skill in acquiring accuracy and speed. Constitution afforded many occasions to stride to the library in search for John L. Lewis' or Harry Truman's opinion on 'Strikes.H Dolores Mausolr, played a part in the one-act play 'Nobody Homen in the league festival. Marvin Schlegel was re-elected for the Junior Class Presidency. LeRoy Dietz, Vice-Presidentg Jean Tammen, Secretary-Treasurer, and Eldon Matal, Student Council. Two sponsors, Mrs. Dorothy Biggs and Mrs. Marjorie Hartman appear on the scene. Next comes their play 'Mumbo-Jumbo' presented November 12, which broke all previous ticket sales records except one. Again, we are thrilled in this reel of the Football Championship of which Marvin Schlegel and Eldon Matal are co-captains. With the climax of this reel vested in the Junior-Senior - Banquet on April 26 and the general respect and regard paid to the Seniors, we close it with the fulfillment of the assignment of the JUNIOR CLASS. I7 S FRONT ROW: Norma Jean Schlegel, Sonia Lebsack, Garnetta Queen, Gladys Schuerman, Corrine Schlegel, Alta Brack, Janiece ' Stoss, Joan Mausolf. SECOND ROW: Richard Hackler, James Stoss, Fred Jones, Jr., Dale Wagner, Lesterle Stoss, Kenneth Schmidt, Gottfried Kolb, Mr. Michael Biggs, Sponsor. iLeonard Kerbs, not shown? img . , , W , M -L f kj? ,ge 35535 it' XTX I , fig g 'O Gottfried Kolb Siiigaf President Egg ggi 3 oa s b lf Corrine Schlegel Treasurer Secretary NDO It Well' J Blue and Silver Pink Carnation Leonard Richard nacxler . Vice President Student Councll 18 soPHoMoRE CLASS HISTORY Once into the portals of wisdom'N When September's sun shone bright, Came twenty-three bright-eyed children, Oh, their greenness was a sight. In l9h5, as Freshmen they held their first meeting and elected Joan Mausolf, Presidentg Carl McCord, Vice-Presidentg Vernon Gleissner, Secretary, Leonard Kerbs, Treasurer, and Loren Hartman, Student Council Representative with Mrs. Leslie Schroeder and Mrs. Martin-Hemken, Sponsors. Blue and silver were chosen as the class colors, pink carnation, the flower, and 'Do it welln, the motto. Wayne McCurdy withdrew from school during the first semester and two new students, Carolyn Campbell and Kathryn Stone, enrolled as freshmen during the second semester. I When school started in l9L6, the class found that they had gained two new students--Kenneth Schmidt from Enterprise, Kansas and Richard Hackler from Wynona, Oklahoma, but lost six members, Mildred McCord, Carl McCord, Phyllis Quimby, Kathryn Stone, Carolyn Campbell and Francis Kulhman. The class organ- ization consist of a President, Gottfried Kolbg Treasurer, Corrine Schlegelg Student Council, Leonard Kerbsg and Sponsor, Michael Biggs. At the October hobo party Gottfried Kolb copped first prize for being the best dressed hobo. The class was active in sports and-other extra activities. In our rank now as Sophomores Oh, we feel the symptoms now And we listen to the rumors With a wrinkled, knitted brow. Sophomores now so happy and gay, And just two happy years to wait The mist will vanish from our eyes As we sight the Senior gate. Still pursuing, still acquiring As we labor day by day Noble deeds are still transpiring Duty first, come what may. Oft there will be a vacant space When the Sophomore class must sigh Fond memory cannot efface The golden days of Otis High. QA! , x wUhSfjsYE5?iLv,j5j:i?:Jvv f fh7 nEf':26yv4na,Qiah4hh 1' Q, 4 .1 Q P L.a+'s To EAHWEY 19 FQ: 7 65444 FIRST ROW: Lela Mae Kreutzer, Juanita Richter, Edwin-Funk, Elaine Michaelis, Merlin Meisinger, Velda Wilhelm, Maynard Braok. SECOND ROW: Mr. John Sipe, Sponsor, Shirley Sohuerman, Leland Wegele, Robert Rodie,.Raohel Lee Brack, Dean Sherbon, Merril Hergert, Lois Jean Appel. THIRD ROW: Grace Krestine, Lowell Meier, Lila Jean Oohs, John Marlow, Willis Muth. KBilly Krestine, not shownl Lois ean Student Council Merlin PP91 isinger Treasurer President Vice President American Beauty Rose WUnited We Standg Divided We Falln T Billy Krestine Blue and White Secretary FRESH EN CLASS HISTORY Although it seems impossible for the history of the Freshmen Class to be as long and brilliant as the other classes lnevertheless, interesting things have happened in the Freshmen circle this year. In September, l9A6, twenty-one freshmen entered ORBB to take another step up the ladder of education. At the first class meeting Merlin Meisinger was elected Presidentg Maynard Brack, Vice-Presidentg Billy Krestine, Secretaryg Velda Wilhelm Treasurerg Lois Jean Appel, Student Council and John Sipe appointed as sponsor. Before the greenish color began to fade the coldg aristo- cratic Seniors looked upon them in contempt and initiated them to the ways of the beloved school, by making the wear tacky clothes, showing due respect to upper classmen and closed the day with an all school picnic supper. At the January meetings and with much deep concentration they selected 'United we standg divided we fall' as their mottog blue and white, class colors, and American beauty rose as their flower. As time past they became better acquainted with the school affairs and were well represented in all school activities. WE FRESHIES They call us 'Little Freshies' And we feel we are abused-- But soon we'll show our elders That our time we have well used. This little class of Shamrocks On fertile soil is growingg And tho' they call us Freshies we are very, very knowing. We're always out for work or play In any kind of weatherg But work or play--in rain or shine I'm sure we'll always stick together. And though we're only Freshies This group of twenty-one we recognize our title 'Green' f But we'll blossom one by one. . So after all, we're not so bad -e - When you c me to think it o'er - For we have to pass the Shamrock stage To be a Sophomore. 4: X E x X 4, Y if x A Eiga. 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SECOND ROW: Marvin Schlegelg Kenneth Schmidtg Billy Frenchg Calvin Stietzg Leonard Kerbsg Jimmy Mooreg Alvin Sohettler Maynard Braok THIRD ROW: Merlin Meisingerg Arnold Oohsg Marvin Wagnerg Dean Sherbong Lesterle Stossg Robert Rodieg Merril Hergertg Fred Jones, Jr. Billy Krestine, not shown BOYS S EXT ETTE 23 BQYS QUARTET 4-H TRIC 4 SEXTETTE '14, Ag ' X 9 qw!! .'L Q 2529 SENIOR TRlQ V ' Y 24 TRIPLE TRIO ucjiov qgfagc MUMBO JUMBO All the wor1d's a stage and the people are merely it'ghgiayers. -- espeare ONE-ACT l R E N RATING PLAY cAs1 me NOBODY HOME SSB iii Q ' I f E 0 A 43' A H , U V O eniov tlofax - EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO US 31 vamafic84'3 JUNIOR PLAY--MUM O JUMBO The Junior Play, WMumbo Jumbou, a three-act comedy was presented on November ll, in the high school auditorium. The play was directed by Mrs. Karl Hartman, head of the English department. Dick Reynolds, played by Marvin Schlegel, and Pee Wee Smith, played by Duaine Folkerts, were two college boys who arrived at the country home of Dick's uncle, John Reynolds. The two boys found that Uncle John and Aunt Sarah, who were portrayed by William Folkerts and Ellen Dirks, were called away to a funeral and the boys had the house to themselves. Finding that the money, which Pee Wee has brought along as alimony for his wife, Peaches Greeding, a chorus girl, is missing, they decide to turn the house into a country hotel in order to earn money. Pee Wee married Peaches KShirley Reimerl in a weak moment and the money was to be used as alimony for divorce. During the night the two boys, aided by Tweedy CDelta Marie Brackb, a neighbor girl, gain a collection of ill- assorted guests including: Harold Custer CGene Dunbarl, a polite young man, his mother, Mrs. Custer Klna Mae Mausolfj, a very timid old ladyg Monahan KMarvin Wagnerl, a state policeman who threatens to arrest Dick and Pee Wee for put- ting up their sign on the highway, Peter Beamish Cwayne Petersonl, a blind man, Docter Gaza Omahondra Kdimmy Moorel, a West Indian mysticg his ward Kay Semedi fDolores Mausolfl, Madame Celesta KEvelyn Stegmanl, a native witch-womang Lem Marblehead, lElman Schlegell, who is sheriff of Milburn County, Miss Emma Burpee fdean lammenl, sheriff of Hope County, and Daisy KVioletta Oetkenl, Emma's ten-year-old neice. The play involved a necklace that kills and several people were murdered. The mystery, however, was finally solved by Dick Reynolds and Daisy. ONE-ACT PLAY The One-Act Play, WNobody Home,W a comedy was presented on November 22 in the high school auditorium. The play was directed by Mrs. Karl Hartman, head of the English department. Bob Prentice CKenneth Satterfieldl a young high school boy who tried to impress his girl-friend, Vicky Ross fDelores Mausolfl, by telling her that he would get her ten ticket sales to the art tea which was to be presented by the Women's Culture Association. Finding himself stuck with the ten tickets Which, nobody wanted to buy, Bob and his friend Stan Carter fGottfried Kolbl, tried to hide out in the home of Bob's Aunt, Bertha Webb Aunt Bertha KFern Brackl was gone all dayg so the boys thought their scheme was a cinch. Bob's little sister, Doris KLela Mae Kruetzerl, however, brought Vicky over to Aunt Bertha's homey so Bob and Stan made believe that Mr. Fitts lLeonard Frenchl, the plumber was a brain specialist attending to Miss Webb who was supposedly to be mentally ill. Everything was straightened out in the end however, when Miss Webb come home and bought the ten tickets for her Church Circle. PEP BAND SEATED: Bernice Brack, Joan Brack, Lorene Hampel, Lesterle Stoss, Melvin Richter, Shirley Reimer, Jean Tammen, Duaine Folkerts, Dolores Mausolf, Ina Mae Mausolf, Corrine Schlegel, Norma Jean Schlegel, Janiece Stoss, Gottfried Kolb, James Stoss, Kenneth Schmidt, Deon Rankin, Kenneth Satterfield, Alvin Schettler, Ellen Dirks. STANDING: Joan Mausolf, Nila Mae Jones, Irma Schneider, Beverliann Kullmann, Ruth Anna Andree. PEP BAND - LOTS OF PEP NRISE YE MEN OF OTIS HIGH SCHOOLIW The students rise as one, stamping their feet, clapping their hands and singing lustily as the band swings into the reusing strains of WRISE YE M N OF OTIS HIGH SCHOOL.W At football or basketball games, the pep band is always present, doing its bit to urge the team on to victory. Flashy, between half, marching performances have done much in giving Otis games real color. As a token of appreciation the Walco Construction Company presented a chrysanthemum to each member, their director, Paul H. Andree and the cheer leaders. 29 I BE GI NNERS BAND CLARINETS:, Donna Jean Miller, Dorothy Jean Harmon. CORNEIS: Lois Jean Appel, Lila Jean Ochs, Sonia Lebsack, Phyllis Kraft, Willis Muth, Merlin Meisinger, Victoria Lebsack. TROMBONES: Gladys Scheuerman, Garnetta Queen, Gary Lee Brack, Robert Rodie. SOUSAPHONES: Calvin steitz, Maynard Brack. A ALTO HORNS: Lowell Meier, Shirley Scheuerman, Paul Schettler. DRUMS: Juanita Richter, Grace Krestine, Lela Mae Kreutzer. SAXAPHONE: Velda Wilhelm. X Q We are not accustomed to the language of eulogy but we say that if all that has ever been said by poets and orators in praise of philanthropy be applied to Mr. Paul H. Andree it would not do him justice. He is a spendthrift in energy and devotedness in his instruction to this beginners band. Only six months ago the WBeginners Bandn, as it was then called, contained only 15 members! After three months, immedi ately following, there was a slight increase in the enrollment of the band. Through Mr. Andree's untiring efforts he raised the enrollment to 23 members and by passing the test they were promoted to the advanced band. The first performance was a beginners band concertg then in the R E N League and district music festivals with the advanced band. :ata etg Lesterle Jean an Q -H p m m d o ack, cl Joan Br rley R ell Ke ,QQ Q4-I-3 323. 35 H v--I3 M QD A E W -H.0 0 H P GJ C -r-I H'H Q 6.5 H r-IUJCD Q ID lumen H Q49 333 595 H Lorena u 3 N H M-P m n r, Robert Pearson, 95 OH Sa eng sax ph Tamm m u A o m-H +JM 5 P1 M-H P MH .M Q UE- U Hoa Q 0 Q O -I Q40 O Bernice N Q m W: U1 O +9 U1 FRONT RO 9 ld Satterfie th A O O kv! 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Prancing drum majorette, cheering students, and inspiring yells all contribute their share of emphasis to the school spirit and pep on the school premises. TRUMPET TRIO Joan Mausolf, accompanist, Delta Marie Brack, Dolores Mausolf, Bernell Kerbs. BRASS SEXTET Kenneth Schmidt, Kenneth Satterfield, Jimmy Moore, Alta Brack, Robert Pearson, Elman Schlegel. 28 Mmm Q' W-.J Wfg,,k W' 131 fm T M m -.mm ' -., ,. ff 4 HEPA, , .T . W' S 5 din Q 1 k M Q' Q 12- Lk ,.. M3 . Q Q l ,EV AND WE SHALL HAVE MUSIC Activities in the Music Department began September 19, l9A6 when the band, financed with money made by giving concerts during the sum er, went by bus to Hutchinson to appear on the WGovernor's Day' and the Kansas State Fair programs. Previous to the opening of school the Otis High School band was heard in appearances at the Rush County Fair at Rush Center. First performance of the vocal department was a group of three songs by the Girls' Glee Club presented between acts of the Junior Play, November ll. A joint program by the band and vocal department was heard December 10, the first half of the program consisting of band selections under the direction of Mr. Paul H. Andree, followed by the piano and voice students of Mrs. Martin Hemken. December 19, found the vocal department entertaining patrons with the annual Christmas pageant WThe First Christmasn arranged and directed by Mrs. Hemken. The pageant portrayed in pantomime, Biblical quotation, and music the story cf Christ's lowly birth, the adoration of the shepherds and the visit of the Magi. Highlight of the evening was the candle- light procession of robed carolers. On March h, l9h7 the department furnished special music between acts of the Senior play and on March 27 represented the school at the REN League Music Festival at La Crosse - with the followin numbers: Band, Brass Sextette, Trumpet Trio, Flute solo ?Bernice Brackl, Trombone solo fKenneth Schmidtl, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Boys' Glee Club, Boys' Quartette, Boys' Sextette Girls' Trio, Girls' Sextette, Girls' Triple Trio Piano solo fLuanne Lebsack and Joan Mausolfl girls' high voice fvioletta Oetken and Ellen Dirksj, girls' meduim voice KRuth Anna Andree and Dolores Mausolfl, girls' low voice QLuanne Lebsackl, boys' high voice cnarvin Schlegel! and boys' meduim voice KKsnneth Schmidt and Eldon Matall. A group of the festival entrants helped a similar group from La Crosse present a program for the Rush County Pro-Art Music Club, April 1. Other activities that month were a concert by the beginners' band, a concert of the festival music and participation in the District Music Festival at Hays, April ll and 12 where we were represented by the following additional students: Beverliann Kullmann, girls' high voiceg Billy French, boys' meduim voiceg and Alvin Schettler, boys' low voice. In May the groups furnished the music for class DiQ1t, baccalaureate and commencement. Throughtout the year the musicians furnished special numbers for various church and Club fU.D.OtiO.U.Sa Enrolled for private lessons were: PIANO-- Luanne Lebsack Rachel Lee Brack Ina Mae Mausolf Joan Mausolf Velda Wilhelm Corrine Schlegel Norma Jean Schlegel Janiece Stoss Lela Mae Kreutzer Loren Hartman Kenneth Schmidt VIOLIN-- Beverliann Kullmann Billy Krestine A 26 VOICE-- Luanne Lebsack Ruth Anna Andree Violetta Oetken Marvin Schlegel Eldon Matal Ellen Birks Kenneth Schmidt Dolores Mausolf Delta Marie Brack Alta Brack Bernice Brack Velda Wilhelm Corrine Schlegel Jean Tammen SENIOR PLAY--EVERYTHING HAPPENS T0 US A The Senior Play, WEverything Happens to Usn, a three-act comedy was presented on March A, in the high school auditorium. The play was directed by Miss Pauline Brungardt, head of the Commerce department and Mr. Paul H. Andrea, Principal. The Ross family is excited because Rhett, their oldest son, CBilly Frenchl, is going East to marry the daughter of a multi-millionaire who owns a string of five and ten cent stores, in one of which Rhett has been working. Mrs. John Arthur Ross, CBobbye June Robinettel, who always tries to Wlive up to the Jonesesn decides that their old home isn't good enough for such a wealthy daughter-in-law, so she takes advantage of a Federal Financing Act to buy a new one, which she and her two younger sons frantically try to redecorate before Rhett comes home with his bride. The younger Ross boys are not much help. Jay, CLeonard Frenchl, is a high school boy whose forte is the constant practice of mental telepathy. Ronald, fLeo Langl, is an embry- onic genius with a penchant for writing bad jokes. Naturally they both have their Wcrushes.W These are Gloria Thatcher, CRuth Anna Andreel, and Martha Fay, lLuanne Lebsackl--two lovely young girls brimful of ideas. Then there is Esther Todd, CBeverliann Kullmanl, the beautiful but mysterious maidg Josephine Cartwright, CFern Brackl, a spinster with asthmag Charley Duncan, fAlvin Schugartl, a man-of-all trades who invents things, Ike Hicks, fEddie Hallerl, a know-it-all telephone employee, and Iva Sorrel, CRuby Sherbonl, a real estate woman with a sad de- meanor and a sadder sense of humor. Mr. John Arthur Ross, lBernell Kerbsl, a chemist who is experimenting with garbage to make an inexpensive hog food from the wastes of the table so that someday he would become rich. Each one of these characters successfully muddled things up for the harrassed family and the tragedy comes when Rhett telephones from New York to say that the millionaire has suddenly changed his mind and will not allow Rhett to marry the girl! Things happened fast from then on. When Rhett returned from New York, he was greeted by his fiancee, who was the maid. Q, 0 Y 'A ' at E 'Sy 5, ' v ' , Q ' ' , as Q Q6 N, m U,-. ' v 'iz-. Q . , ' . v -2 Fifi 1 :'g,. 2 Aj I... - .. H. ...K-1. rd V6 ' ' , I. 1 2,4 ' .ar ' ,. ein 4 F .. V ., 33 Y IIIIND FRONT ROW: Mrs. Dorothy Biggs, sponsor, Lois Jean Appel, Velda Wilhelm, Garnetta Queen, Sonia Lebsack, Alta Brack, Corrine Sohlegel, Shirley Scheuerman. SECOND ROW: Lela Mae Kreutzer, Violetta Oetken, Ellen Dirks, Dolores Mausolf, Ina Mae Mausolf, Joan Mausolf, Shirley Reimer, Jean Tammen, Beverliann Kullmann, Lillian Gleissner. THIRD ROW: Rachel Lee Brack, Gladys Scheuerman, Irma Schneider, Deon Rankin, Fern Brack, Nila Mae Jones, Ruth Anna Andrea, Ruby Sherbon, Luanne Lebsack, Joan Brack, Lila Jean Ochs. My fe sz sf-,:,ff.1f.,f1.egw Q, ,Sz 1.5g:f' K - . -+ .,.,-- -,G M,.,s.,,:,,- .W , pimp is F ,S W f an f N3 W S 2, . .. m y ,,.. -. ,, Deon Rankin, r,,n,yn yyiiyii Ina M1318 MH U3 011' , President l H510 hm- Dolores Ma'1S01f , nnyny Bevel' liafm Kal lmafffl v. President 509151 chm- Joan Brack, Violetta Oetkell, Secretary nsnss W01' SMP chm- JOHI1 Mausolf , 'i Ellenpniixlgsf Treasurer ii? EQQEQQWRRRQRR? ifie .u lclty Ohm' ' 'T S811 Tammany Mrs ' glggs ' Program Ohm. ponsor 3 5. rflfig- 111,53 egg gg uf 1 .f H -g sxgmgfi 4 2591 f pg-2,25 sffag- lasifsfap my 'Tim f-C5-if . . , liaaib Q3 I OUR PURPOSE IS: To build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all people, and to grow in the know- ledge and love of God. OUR MOTTO: 'I am come that they may have life, and that they may have it abundantly.' OUR SONG: Ulf we can grow as simply as common blades of grass Both tall and straight as trees grow to the sky, Then we can learn to know, to know and understand Ourselves and others, what we do and why. We the younger generation are striving now to build a better world. Peace and unity, freedom and brotherhood--these we have set to be our goal.n OUTSTANDING EVENTS ON CALENDAR September 16--Y.W.C.A. entertained the Y-Teens with a pot- luck supper. November ll--Deon Rankin, Irma Schneider, Lillian Gleissner, Joan Mausolf, Corrine Schlegel, Fern Brack and Beverliann Kullmann attended the Winter Conference at Ness City. December 3--A show was presented by the Y-Teens entitled, WThe Housekeeper's Daughter.' December 23--The Y-Teens went Christmas caroling. They invited the whole school to go with them. The Y-Teens met every Thursdayg devotions and a program were given. To increase the funds in the treasury, they iirved at various football and basketball games throughout e year. 35 7 R FRONT ROW: Paul H. Andree, coach, William Folkerts, Robert Pearson, Billy French, Elman Schlegel, Eldon Matal, Marvin Schlegel, Leonard French, Jim Moore, Alvin.Schugart, Eddie Haller, Leo Lang. SECOND ROW: John Sipe, assistant coach, Vernon Gleissner, Maynard Brack, John Marlow, Melvin Richter, Bernell Kerbs, Merle Hergert, Leland Wegele, Merlin Meisinger, Edwin Funki Loren Hartman, Lowell Meier, Michael Biggs, assistant C030 0 SCORES FOR THE SEASON' . Sept 27 Here Otis 32 Ness City 12 Oct. A There Otis 12 Lewis O Night oct. 11 There ouis 19 Bazine 6 Oct. 18 Here Otis 20 Bison- O Night Oct. 25 There Otis AO Ransom O Oct. 30 Here Otis 25 Genesee 6 Night Nov. 15 Here Otis .52 Bunkerhill O Night Nov. 28 There Otis -51 La Crosse -Q OTIS ZA7 OPPONENTS 18 The football team of Otis Rural High again finished a season without defeat or having tied a game. The team of l9h5 also had a record that equaled that of the 1946 team. The team showed cooperation with Paul H. Andres and his assistants John Sipe and Michael Biggs. Z mm THIRD ROW: Paul H. Andres, Michael Biggs, Alvin Schugart, Vernon Gleissner, Maynard Brack, Eugene Cuthrell, Gottfried Kolb, Lowell Meier, Loren Hartman. SECOND ROWf Gene Dunbar, Robert Dietz, Elman Schlegel, Jimmy Moore, Merril Hergert, Merlin Meisinger, Leo Lang, Kenneth Satterfield, John Marlow, John Sipe. ' FRONT ROW: Robert Pearson, Leonard French, Richard Hackler, Bernell Kerbs, William Folkerts, Wayne Petersen, Billy French, Marvin Schlegel, Eddie Haller, Eldon Hatal. First Team Second Team Won 3 Won 8 Lost 9, Lost 3 Ro Eu Ns The tournament was held at the Otis Rural High School. On the opening night, Otis' first team.was tahen out by Bison with a score 35 to 52, The second Won from Bison by a SGOT9 of 31 to 32, and beating Schoenchen Al to 30 giving Ot1S Second team first place, Schoenchen second. In the A bracket-- Schoenchen took first, Lacrosse second and Bison third. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The district tournament was held at Gorham and Otis was taken out by Dorranoe by a score of 39 to 52., First Team Scores Second Team Scores ' Otis 12 Ellinwood 51 Here Otis 14 Ellinwood Here Otis 26 Bison 27 There Otis 26 Bison There Otis 29 Schoenchen 2A Here Otis Schoenchen Here Otis 3h Alexander 31 Here Otis Alexander Here Otis 19 La Crosse 23 Here Otis 25 la Crosse Here Otis 22 McCracken 24 There Otis 23 McCracken There Otis 31 Bison A2 Here Otis 37 Bison Here Otis 25 Schoenchen A9 There Otis 38 Schoenchen There Otis A3 Alexander hh 'There Otis 2b. Alexander There Otis 2h La Crosse 33 There Otis La Crosse There Otis 36 McCracken 29 Here Otis McCracken Here Otis 35 Dorrance 52 There BASEBALL CK ROW: P l Kreutzer Edwin Funk .Robert Rodie, Loren BA HartmaniuMaynard Brack, Dale Wagner, Richard Hachler John Marlow, Calvin Stietz, Leland Wegele, Lowell Meier, -and Bill French FRONT ROW: Michael Biggs Kcoachl Gene Dunbar, Leonard Kerbs, t P Elman Schlegel Leonard French Merril gggZgrt,e3g3gg,Petersen, Marvin Schlegel, and Hldon Matal 38 3 5, WRAH, RAE, HAH, Otisnl echoes through the gym or on the football field. A large group of mostly girls and some boys form the heart of the cheering section at all athletic events. The Pep Club lead the pep rallies and often sponsor pep assemblies. The organization is sponsored by Pauline Brungardt with the efficient help of the cheer leaders--Luanne Lebsack, Ruth Anna Andree, Irma Schnieder, Kenneth Satterfield. , , , This is the first year Otis has had a track team for some time. Their coach, John Sipe, is known for his track ability in both high school and college. The boys went to Sterling Saturday, April 5, and this was the result. Eldon Metal took 2nd in broad jump with a jump of 20' 25 , and 3rd in 100 yd. dash. Marvin Schlegel qualified for finals in 220 yd. dash. Leonard French ran the mile in good time of 5 min. and Richard Hackler ran half mile in 2 ming 27 sec, The 880 relay consisting of Metal, E. Schlegel, M. Schlegel, and Kreutzer made time of 1:42, while winning time was lzhl. They plan to go to Hays April 26, and will probably enter a few track meets in between that time. 'IT 1 1 I J 4 , I, 'N ,M v , I w.. fa, Q9 1?fg.LL--1-.1-N' .34 i '- :4 . M: sg. 5 1 1 S ' -1. :ay-1 - -1' mww-5 , uwu. . . .-EGL. 1' -- -.- M.-age -- .- r, . f: F5 .-.--.ia x' '. E? pin? '11 fkf: : Qgiczigx 14.11-'sg' ' 1.133 4. ' .,, , . -f. J Ez Q ip- HL., A L ff' 31: :I 'Lia ,- Q Y V? 2 1+ :' . 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Q Y EE E3 MXN SAX J N, RICHARDSUN.CASH STORE E Lawrence Richardson, Owner Gifts Tobaccos School Supplies Medical Supplies l STERLING ICE CREAM 3 5 L 1 1 1 ALBERT HNDE. 6 AFBLIAUCE CU, Vernon Richardson, Owner Skelgas Tanks 6 Supplies Complete line of Hardware Philco Refrigerators, Radios Headquarters for will Equipment 3 PHONE 239 'ALBERT KANSAS EALBERT KANSAS -ease-ees,-2 .m-s,w...,i,wiig,M- M... ...O , ,H -w,,W-,rr,,2mM2,M,MmmWM A 1 i THE FARMERS MILL a ELEVATOR CO. 5 ALBERT CASH STORE Q Feeds, Grains, Seeds Fresh Meats and Groceries and All Products Paul Kreutzer, Proprietor 1 PHONE 21 PHONE 22 E 5 ALBERT KANSAS i ALBERT S KANSAS ...-... .....-...........,.,.....l ...... .,.. ,........,--...,-., , ., ....... 3 i Y ? 5 a 2 1 i Q 1. I if 3 , 3 ip 5 ji N is 1 xl WP i i Y 31 ii 5 I f U 1 Q 5 N. X, if Y , .-...--.-f ..A.. f.,.. F...-f -,,......-.................-.ve-.Q G. E. Lueck, General Agent LUTHERAN KUTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 545 Emerson Street Denver 5 A Colorado ........-. ...-- .-. . ... - , . ..........-1.. -..,,., AY W V A .v .- .1-'e:.., l-.-- 1- --....., , , , Y- W Y KEISINGER R SCHNEIDER HARDWARE We carry a complete Stock of Shelf and Heafy Hardware, Paints, Stoves and Cream Separators McCormick-Deering Trmctors.U and Farm Implements . Phone 12 Otis Kansas 11. n -atc:-Q. 4 -asm-Q-n-J..-in-1:znxfu1vz:'rx:1As'edrr -vs-a.'Jamu'-gzmunfsnax. :.vl.v.x .mann-1--ma...-my--. . J. G. MILLER ' Buyer of Produce, Cream, and Poultry Phone'93 Otis Kansas , , ALBERT TELEPHONE COMPANY Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Haokler Operators Dependable Service Board of Directors Herman Behrens-Manager Frank Reimer'Secretary Herman Folkerts-Treasure B. R. Schope David Wagner FRED STEIBEN a SONS General Hauling Phone 88 Otis . Kansas ' W' annum ur A ' ' ' ' 'D-ii D , 4-- MENZER RECREATION e Country Club Beer Otis Kansas ' M 'nivij-L ,T ,r ' ADAM SCHEURMAN Shave and Hair Cuts Otis Kansas A. F. MOOTZ Truck Line Phone 66 Otis Kansas QT iS I Q Fx ST Q E EvERYDfw ww PRICES 1 f ww3mE14 CNT?,m , KAN555 ... -,... ....-..-.-......-.--...-..-..... ..-.......- .. .. - ......... .. . . ... ............4.... . -... ,..............-..Y . . ... .., -.........-,...-.-....-.pw W... ..,-.44-uv-.Q-.--w OTIS INS. H INVESTMENT cog 1 W. J. Harder, Owner R Mgr. Service rendered through LD RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANIES Otis Kansas OTIS TELEPHONE CO. William Lebsaok, Mgr. Otis Kansas THE FARMERS STATE BANK 1 The Bank That Backs The Farmers Phone 57 ' Albert Kansas . ,.,. ...-....-.- ...H -T, ..-M 1 , ff- Q- Q --.... .1274 ,,1,:-5- . -,.,. FEED LARAEEE SEEFED FEEDS It Pays Always in the Market For Wheat Highest Market Price Paid D Larahee Elevator Otis Peter POPP, Mgr. Kansas ll- D as -ol ..,,,-.. M-.. , . 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