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

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agf ant Ceegfamenf We, the undersigned Senior Class of 1948 of Otis Rural High School, being of sound mind and about to leave the trials and tribulations of this school life , publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former promises and wills made by us. The following may seem but trifling bequests but we hope they may be ac- cepted not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them, and a continual re- minder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal. To the Faculty and School Board we bequeath appreciation for a task well done. To the incoming Freshmen, we leave some of the beams of our radiant faces so there will be some brightness in the school. To the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes of 1949 we bequeath our ability to learn. I, Robert Dietz, will my chauffeuring of my Model A to Markus Dietz. I, William Folkerts, do hereby will my physics mentality to Norman McCord. Gene Dunbar, bequeath my cowboy boots to Vernon Folkerts. Alvin Schettler, do hereby will my history book to Edgar Rief. I, Jean Tammen, will my business ability to Buddy Kerbs. I, Shirley Reimer, do hereby leave my job as cheerleader to Billy Krestine. I, Eldon Matal, will my athletic interests to Paul Schettler. I, Duaine Folkerts, bequeath my mischeviousness to Lenora Budig. I, Wayne Petersen, will my baseball pitching ability-to Gary Lee Brack. I, Delta Marie Brack, bequeath my dancing ability to Merle Hergert. I, Elman Schlegel, leave my solo trumpet position to Willis Math. Jimmy Moore, will my football tackling ability to Donnie Meisenheimer. Ellen Dirks, bequeath my pretty blonde hair to Connie Pyer. I, Paul Kreutzer, will my track speed to James Duaine. F I, Arnold Ochs, leave my shyness to Merlin Meisinger. I, Calvin Steitz, do hereby will my dark wavy hair to Loren Hartman. Dolores Mausolf, will my visits to La Crosse to Wilma Brack. Helen Corn, bequeath my dramatic ability to Norma Jean Ochs. I, Violetta Oetken, will my height to Elnora Maier. I, Marvin Wagner, leave my 1,-H wheat prizes to Kenneth Satterfield. I, Lowell Sohm, will my secretary job to Lowell Meier. Ina Mae Mausolf, bequeath my extra typing jobs to Fred Jones. Marvin Schlegel, do hereby leave my bookkeeping desk and test papers to Gottfried Kolb. I, I, If I, 1, 1, If 1, We the Class of 1948 do solemnly declare this to be our legal Will and Testament made this the nineteenth day of May, in the year our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-eight in the city of Otis, County of Rush, State of Kansas. 'W eniov8'3

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Qfagg tlgvozlogecga One evening, ten years hence, all zealous in their pursuit of knowledge Fr. and Mrs. Paul H. Andree sitting by their television radio set see Lowell Sohm, the great announcer, introducing a beautiful scene in the grandest Metropolitan Opera House at New York City of Violetta Oetken Karst, who is charming her audience with her wonderful singing. After her school days were over Violetta had pursued her As the sweet strains of music perfection of their harmonies Violetta and behold the scene meastro, raising his baton As this vision changes singing cowboy songs to the frolic in Arkansas. Turning the dial again he heart's desire and was at the zenith of her glory. held Mr. Andree so entranced by the beauty and he looked up to let his eyes rest once more on is changed and he sees Jimmy Moore, the great a 65 piece band. to there appears in its place a scene of Marvin Wagner accompaniment of Gene Dunbar's guitar at a barn dance sees a. New York Night Club where the famous dance band led by Elman Hot Lips Schlegel is thrilling all spectators. The golden voice of Ellen Dirks is singing the torchy songs. The program is interrupted by a bulletin just received from San Francisco stating that Bill Folkerts, Captain of the large luxury liner The Little Appel , had encountered a storm and searching planes were sent out at once. Helen Corn, a nurse , is on board the ship The scene shifts low and behold , Jean Tammen is giving lessons over the air for young women, who desire to study a secretarial course at home. A change came over Mr. Andree's spirit and felt within his heart a strong desire to see the football star at 0.R.H.S. He turns the dial and flash he finds the Notre Dame and Army football game where Eldon Cottie Matal now a Notre Dame football star has' made all touchdowns in a score 77-0. The cheerleader for Notre Da.me is Shirley Reimer, who still has all her vim and vigor. A turn of the dial brings Delta Marie Brack, a famous movie star playing the lead in School Day Sweethearts . Robert Dietz, composes all music and writes lyrics for Delta Marie's shows, the theme song being used in the movie is Rise Ye Men-of Otiswliigh Schoo1. , p H V V As the change of pictures continue the Andree's see Arnold Ochs, the pro- prietor of the Ochs Motor and Repair Co. Wayne Petersen pitching ball for the New York Yankees. Duaine Folkerts, manufacturer of Beautee Soap sponsoring a quiz program. His contestants are Marvin and Ina Mae Mausolf Schlegel. Marvin is president and Ina Mae his bookkeeper in the Albert State Paul Kreutzer, the running man and she is correct. For the Schlegel's received so many prizes that they decide to move Galvin Steitz, a famous strip farmer is raising prize wheat Bank. Ina Mae guesses correct answer the to Heizer and retire. in Rush county. Suddenly a calm and tranquil scene presents itself. A dark figure approach- ing whom with joy in heart is recognized to be Alvin Schettler doing mission work in China. Dialing the radio once more and here appears a large room deco- rated in beautiful shades, around it are hanging marvelous creations in geor- gette gowns trimmed grotesquely in bright colors. Amidst this grandeur is Dolores Mausolf, the leading modiste of New York. All the elite of the world come to patronize her. V Mr. Andree still dialing the radio and gazing for scones but could see no more, turns to Mrs. Andree listening attentively to what she was saying. This is the story of the twenty-three Seniors as 'twas seen by you and me. If you believe it not, my friend Then, I say, justdwsit -and see. ,