Palmer High School - Palmerite Yearbook (Palmer, NE)

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This is one time each year, said enior Record of all. We were quite carried away by the beauty and magnitude of what we saw. K TIME OUT FOR LUNCH. Immediately after lunch we visited the police station and the fire de- partment. We all enjoyed ourselves here and had a very interesting guide. Didn't we, girls? We took time for shopping and vis- iting the various department stores. Nearly everyone rode on the escala- tor which proved to be a delightful way to spend time. Many souvenirs were acquired dur- ing the -course of the day. Most dec- orated of all was Milton Suck who bought souvenirs as long as there was any room left on his coat lapels. Some went out to the Penitentiary but no one was allowed to go in. We watched the Lincoln Star print- ing their 5 o'clock edition and then went to eat our supper. In the evening we all attended a double feature movie at the State Theatre. The shows were Klondike Fury and Yokel Boy. We ate a lunch after the show and then start- ed home, a very happy, but also tired group. -One Of Them One day Leroy decided that he would take out life insurance and he was being examined and cross-ex- amined. He had been put through 2' severe physical inspection, and had to answer numerous questions abou' himself, his past, his ancestors, and so on. Finally the examiner asked: You don't dissipate, do you? Not living fast, or doing anything in ex cess? Leroy thought a minute and then with a blank look on his face replied: I-er-I sometimes chew a piece of gum. Onilee: You look depressed, Lor- ene, what are you thing of? Lorene: My future, tYou know, this draft businessl. Onileez What makes it sems so hopeless? Lorene: My past. 'Traffic Cop: Here young lady! What's your name? Virginia: Oh, mine's Virginia What's yours? PAL RIT! MAY 7. 1942 MAY 14, 1942 The Democracy class have been Baccalaureate skipping all over the book lately in The Baccalaureate services for the order to be sure to cover the most C1358 of 19421 Palmer high School valuable material. The last chapter was held at the Methodist church last we read was Assurlng Industrial Sunday evening, with a good sermon Peace. The employer and laborer by Rev. Paul KSHHY of the Church seem to see everything from differ- Of Ch1'iSf- ent viewpoints and through different- colored glasses. At point after point their interests seem to conflict. Strikes is one of the most prominent questions at present because of the war crises. Should workers have the right to strike in time of war? Laboi and capital must for their own good and for the sake of the public be will- ing to allow their disagreements to be settled without interruption of service to the people, if any means of fair settlement are available, especial- ly at the present. Cooperation, not strife, is the ideal for both elements in industry. The Typing class has been given their assignment for the rest of the year, and are we working. tSome- times Miss Kutcher wonders if it's our fingers or our mouths which we work the mostl. The seniors have learned to erase very rapidly, in fact we have some students who can erase so good, that you don't even know they erased when you use the magni- fying glass. English 12 have taken their test, and have just completed reading The Three Strangers by Thomas Hardy, one of the outstanding novelist's of his day. It shows his great skill in presenting the blind impassiveness of nature and the grim depressing as- pects of human life. We read some of this aloud in class. Clyde has such a wonderful sense of humor, that the part he read seemed very amus- ing, and was enjoyed by all! WELL!! John: So your uncle had no chil- dren? Marion: No, none at all. John: Did your father have any? Beulah: If you read something fun- ny in this column what would you think? Barbara: I would think someone else was writing it. Mr. Kenny, that the school and the Church are brought together. Special musical numbers were a vocal solo by Clinton Wegner and a vocal trio by the Weller Trio. The church was beautifully decor- ated with flowers. Senior Breakfast One of the very pleasant events in connection with the school-end acti- vities was the Senior breakfast Tues- day at 7:45 a.m. at the H. H. Golden home. Mrs. Alvah Gee assisted Mrs. Golden in preparing and serving the breakfast. Besides the members of the senior class, guests included the high sclio 1 faculty. Mrs. Earl Marshall and Miss Emma Carlson. The tables were beautifully decorat- ed with garden flowers and blue ta- pers. A three course breakfast was served. Mr. Carlson was presentfd with a gift by the senior class of which he has been sponsor for their four years in high school. MARGARET LEFT OUT In the Senior Class History the name of Margaret Burkhardt was omitted from those who were listed as members of the class when they were Freshmen. This was an error of the typist, but entirely uninten- tional. Margaret has been with the class all four years. Mr, Marshall, said Vivian at the church festival, won't you buy a bouquet, to present to the lady you love? That wouldu't be rightg I'm a mar- ried man, Mr. Marshall replied. John tainted at the club the other night. We thought he was going to die. Well, did he kick the bucket? No, he only turned a little pale.

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enicr' Record At 1:30 the different groups were assigned guides, and We made a tour of the Campus. We learned that Hastings college is capable of supply- ing its students with excellent train- ing. They have equipment with which the student can learn to use various business machines. Some of the seniors recorded their voices, and were shocked at how they real- ly sounded. At 3:00 everyone made a grand rush for the Chapel, where we en- joyed a Campus Revue. The num- bers played by the band were about the same as those which we heard at the Band Concert in the evening. We also heard several numbers by the choir. Then came the time to leave the campus, and we did so reluctantly, And, of course you know the sen- iors, we just had to look the town over. We all met about 6:00 and de- cided that we would eat supper in town. We did not have another general assemblage until after the concert. Eight o'clock found all of our members somewhere in the auditor- ium, waiting for the annual spring Band Concert to start. The Knight- bridge March by Eric Coates open- ed the concert, followed by other beautiful arrangements. As a sep- arate part of the concert, the col-net choir played several arrangements. The evening program ended with the national anthem. -Assistant Editor. Two seniors were surprised to learn from one of Mr. Marshall's substitute teachers that he used to be very bashful. Don't you think there's been a change? Clyde out of town one Sunday visit- ing a strange church. He sat in the back pew, and after a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white- haired man at his side, evidently an old member of congregation, he whispered: How long has he been preaching . Thirty or forty years, I think, the old man answered. I'll stay then, decided Clyde. He must be nearly done. Senior Class Play Pleases Two Audiences The Senior class play, Don't Go West, Go Western. was given be- fore good sized audiences in the high school auditorium last Friday and Saturday nights. The following characters were in the play: Michael Western- Who owns a large department store, ...... Milton Suck. Sarah Western- His wife, who is trying to live up to her wealth ...... Vivian Newlon. Irving Western- Their son. He returns from two years at college with many revolutionary ideas re- garding the management of the store ........ Robert Taylor. Jacob Solomon- Life-long friend of the Westerns, who owns the se- cond largest department store in town ........ Christian Burkhardt. Fifi Le Flora- Sophisticated and clever, who knows how to look after her own interests, by hook or crook ....... .Onilee Winchell. Stephen Renick- Irving's friend, who has become famous over night through daring aviation adventures- ........Clyde Burton. Helen Renick- His charming sis- ter, who accompanies him on his amazing flights ............ Virginia Gee. Clara Hix- A famous cow-girl rodeo champion from Arizona ....... Beulah Clarke. Patricia- The Irish cook employ- ed by the Westerns -- Margaret Burkhardt. Oswald- Butler at the Westerns. among other things .... John Golden Each one in the cast played his part well. The play was a highly humorous comedy-farce, each scene being en- acted in the Western living room -- time, a week in September. It starts out with Irving Western fBobJ being dismissed from college and coming home to bedevil his father, Mike tMiltonJ,' who owns the largest department store in town and who tells his leading competitor, Jake Solomon, that he has brought Irving home to manage the store. Al- PAL RITE though he is only bluffing, Irving makes him go through with it and 2 series of exciting, interesting, and romantic events follow. Between acts readings were given by Miss Martha Napier. The class and their sponsor, Supt. Carlson, are to be congratulated on their success. The young man called on his best girl and spent the evening. When he arrived there was not a cloud in the sky so he carried no umbrella. At ten o'clock it was raining cats and dogs and the gutters overflowed. My, my, my, said Dorothy: I you go out in this storm you will catch your death of cold. 'Tm afraid I might, was Wayne's answer. Well, I'll tell you what-stay al' nightg you can have Gerald's room and he can sleep down-stairs. She flew upstirs to see that Gerald's room was in order, but the young man was not in sight. In a few min- utes he appeared dripping wet anf' out of breath, with a bundle under his arm. Why, Wayne, where have you been?' she cried. Drove home after my pajamas, was the answer. SENIOR SNEAK DAY Very, very early Monday morning, April 27, found the seniors groping their way to school. This WAS unus- ual and hardly to be expected, for the seniors have a reputation for being late. However, when you know that it was Sneak Day, you can under- stand this early arrival, and sudden change of policy. When all had arrived it was about 5:15 and we started on our journey to the big city of Lincoln, Nebraska. We ate our breakfast in Seward at Milton's Cafe, Our first stop in Lincoln was the University of Nebraska. Then we journeyed out to the Lincoln Flying School where we were informed by one of the students that we don't learn nothin' here. The next stop in our tour was at the Capitol. This was probably the most beautiful and interesting sight

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enior' Record SENIORS RECEIVE THEIR DIIPLOMAS Commencement Held Last Night At Palmer Opera House The seventeen members of the class of 1942, Palmer high school, re- ceived their diplomas last night when the commencement exercises were held at the opera house. The program was very pleasing and im- pressive and the opera house was filled almost to capacity. In their blue caps and gowns the seniors, accompanied by their spon- sor, Mr. Carlson, marched in as the processinnal was played and seated themselves on the stage, which had been decorated with a most beautiful and colorful array of flowers. High school students who appeared on the program acquited themselves in a most creditable manner. The addresses given by Onilee Winchell, valcdictorian of the class, and Beulah Clarke, salutatorian, were exceptionally well prepared and delivered. The Junior girls' trio and the Soph- omore girls' quartet were very well rendered, and spoke well of the music department of the school. Mr. David Grant, head of the Speech Department of Hasting College, de- livered the commencement address. His general theme was Democracy, and he brought a very clear and in- spii ing interpretation of the subject. Even in modern times when it seems necessary that our lives need regulating by the government to a certain extent, in order to compete with the foes of Democracy, he showed how this can be done in a democratic way, and through our consent and direction. Principal E. B. Marhall presented the awards of honor to members of the class, which included the fol- lowing: Scholarships to the Grand Island Business College, value S250 each, to Onilee Winchell and Beulah Clarke. Scholarship to Hastings Business College or North Platte School of Commerce to Virginia Gee. University of Nebraska Regent's scholarship to John Golden. Scholarship to any of several church colleges of the state to Onilee Winchell. Scholarship to any of the State Teachers Colleges, lChadron, P.ru, Kearney, Waynel to Beulah Clarke. Palmer High School 'Citizenship Awards, to the boy and girl consider- PALM ERITE ed by the faculty as ranking highest' in citizenship, to Robert Taylor and Onilee Winchell. Diplomas were presented to eleven eighth grade graduates by Superin- tendent Martin E. Carlson, Mr. W. E. James presented the high school diplomas to the seniors. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Su11day, May 10, 1942 8 0'cl0ck P. M. Methodist Church Prelude Processional .... Call to Worship Invocation ......... Vesper Hymn, No. 45 Scripture .......... Prayer .............. Vocal Solo My Task The Old Refrain Class Sermon ..... Hymn No. 562 . . Benediction . . .. Mrs. W. A. Rasher Rev. John C. Van Cleef . . .......... Congregation . . . . Rev. Paul Kenny . . . . Rev. Van Cleef . . . . . Clinton Wegiler Weller Trio . . Rev. Kenny . . Congregation . . . . Rev. Van Cleef Recessional ............... .... M rs. W. A. Rasher COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Wediiesday, May 13, 1942 8 o'clock P. M. Palmer Opera House Processional ............... Mrs. W. A. Rasher Invocation . . . Salutatory ........ Junior Girls' Trio Maxine Anderson, Valedictory Address Address to Class Joys of Spring .. Sue Golden, Lore . . . Rev. L. A. Fishel . . . . . . . . Beulah Clarke June Forbes, Gwendolyn Rice Onilee Winchell . . . . . . . . Mr. David Grant . . . Sophomore Girls' Quartet uc Herring Carol Hettrich, Marjorie Rudolf Presentation of Scholarships and Awards Principal E. B. Marshall Presentation of Local Eighth Grade Diplomas Supt. Martin E. Carlson Presentation of Class of 1942 Supt. Martin E. Carlson Presentation of Diplomas Mr. WV. E. James, Treas. Board of Education Recessional .............. .... M rs. W. A. Rasher