Polk High School - Cub Yearbook (Polk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1943 volume:

G XAAj 1 V3 Loneta Anderson Lelsnd Bills Betty Branting llenneth Davis Rose Ehn Eonnie Flick Gene Glasser Junior Glasser liable Grimes Darlene L. Johnson Noel Kealiher Maxine La Velle Wayne Lindholm Garrah Newton Norma Newton Rose Marie Nybe-rg Marvelyn Peterson Stanley Ptterson Randall Runquist Freddie Smith J ulia Ann Smith Lurcta Sterner Gerald SteVens Donna Sundberg Goldie Van Ostrand Doris '.Vi 1 shusen Melba Ann Wilshusen CTJj Loneta Anderson Is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. George Anderson. Sne has pone to Polk. Hi all four years. She's had 3 years of glee clu |i 1 year of dramatics; was a member of pep Club 2 years; ana had parts in both Jr. Sr. plays. Leland 3111s is the son of Mr. Mrs. Joseph J. Bills. He has attended Folk Hi all four years. 3ettv Branting is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Clifford Branting and has •03cn in Polk Hi all four years. She has had 1 year of Glee Club ana 3 years of dramatics. She is taking Normal Training and has been an active member of the Pep Club for 3 years. Kenneth Davis has been in Polk High School all 4 years. He has been an active member in music which includes 4 years of Glee Cluo Band. He lettered in both football and. basketball in his Senior year; was in both class plays; and was a representative at Boy's State in 1942. Rose Ehn is the daughter of Mr. Emil Ehn. She has gone to Polk Hi 4 years. During that time she has had 1 year of dramatics; 3 years oi Glee Club; 3 years of Pep Club; and - as in the Senior Class Play. 3onnie Flick is the daurhter of the former Mr. Mrs. C. W. Flick. She entered Polk Hi in her Senior year. She has been an active member of the Glee Club and Pep Club. Gene Glasser is the son of Mr. Mrs. Ira Glasser. He too has attended Polk Hi all 4 years. He lettered in football in his Senior year. Junior Glasser is the son of Mr. Mrs. Hoy Glasser. He has attended Polk Hi all 4 years. He lettered in both basketball and football in his Jr. Sr. years. Mabel Grimes is the daughter of Mrs. Mabel Grimes. She came to Polk during the second semester of her Freshman year. She has had one year of dramatics, 3 of glee club, and was a member of the Sr. play cast. Darlene Johnson is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Richard A. Johnson. She has ranked high scholastically in her 4 years of High School. She has taken 2 years of dramatics; and is a normal training student. Noel Kealiher is the son of Mr. Sc Mrs. M. H. Keallher. He has gone to Polk Hi for 4 years. Ho's had 2 years of dramatics Sc track. He lette ed in basketball durinf his Senior year and x as in both class plays. Maxine LaVclle is tho daughter of Mr. Sc Mrs. Merle LaVelle. She has sone to Polk Hi all 4 years. She has had 3 years of Pep Club; 3 years of Glee Club; and is a Normal Training Student. Randall Runcjmist is the son of Mrs. Grace Runquist. He has attended Polk Hi for 4 years. He lettered in football and track in hio Senior Year. Vavne Llndholm is the son of Mr. Mrs. C. R. Lindholm. He too has attended Polk Hi all four years. He lettered in football in his Sr. year and was a member of the Senior play cast. Garrah Newton is the daughter of Mrs. W. J. Newton. She has attended Polk Hi all 4 years. She has boon r.‘Member of Glee Club 4 yrs. Band 5 yrs.; and Pep Club 2 yrs. She was in the Senior Play. Norma Newton is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. C. B. Newton. She has attend- ed Polk Hi all 4 yrs. She took dramatics 2 yrs, and was in the Junior Play. Rose Marie Nvberpc is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Walter Nyberg. She has been an active member in Glee Club 4 yrs, and band 2 yrs. She was a member of the Jr. play cast and was Student Director of the Senior Flay. She also is a Normal Training Student. Uarvclvn Peterson is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Peter Peterson. She entered Polk Hi in her Sophomore year. She came to us from Exeter. Stanley Peterson is the grand son of Mrs. Freda Peterson. He has attended Polk Hi all four yrs. He lettered in football 4 yrs. and basketball 3 yrs; was a member of glee club 2 yrs, and was in the Junior play. Freddie Smith is the son of Mr. Mrs. Charles Smith. He’s gone to Polk Hi all 4 yrs. He’s been especially active in sports having lettered 3 yrs. in football; 2 in basketball; and 4 in track. He took dramatics for 2 yrs. and was in both class plays. Julia Ann Smith is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Martin Smith. She has attended Polk Hi all four years and jns a member of Glee Club 4 yrs. and Pep Club 2 yrs. Lureta Sterner is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Hillis Sterner. She has attended Polk Hi all 4 yrs. and has been an active member of glee club the entire time. She was laso class cheer leader for 3 years. Donna Lee Sundber.g is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Oscar Sundberg. She has been an active member of glee club and band all 4 years, and of Pep club for 3. She was Student Director of the Junior Flay, and took part in the Sanior play. Gerald Stevens is the son of Mrs. Elsie Stevens. He has attended Polk Hi all 4 yrs. He lettered in football in his Jr, yr, and basketball and track in his soph, and Jr. years. Doris Wllshusen is the daughter of Mr. Mrs, Emil Wllshusen, She has attended Polk Hi all 4 years where she has taken Normal Training. She has been an active member of Pep Club for 2 years and has also taken part in dramatics and glee club, Melba Ann Wllshusen is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Otto Wllshusen. She has been especially active in dramatics during her 4 year in Polk and was in both Jr, Sr. class plays. She also was a member of Pep club 6 glee club for 2 years. She is a Normal Training Student. Goldie Van Ostrand is the daughter of Mr. Mrs. Orlie Van Ostrand, She has attended Polk Hi all 4 yrs. She has had 2 yrs of dramatics and is . Normal Training Student. Con’t on 2nd ?g Senior Play There they are folks—the Seniors of 1943. There are lots more thin' s I could tell about them like--the way they've taken the lead in school activities; worked on committees; cooperated in doing the million and one little things thatneeded to be done. Y-s, I believe you'd agree with us in school that we1 re going to miss thorn very much next year—but we're happy to have had them the time we have, and hope to see them take their places now as adults in the com- munity as well as they've taken their places in school. lst-Darlene Johnson—94.93 1. Nebraska Association of Church Colleges §150 2. Chillicothe Business College-3 months of free instruction 3. Grando Island Business College §250 Readers Digest for 1 year 2nd-Donna Lee Sundberg—93.2 1. Nebraska 3tate Teachers Colle- e §150 2. Grando Island Business College §250 3rd-Lureta Sterner—91.3 1. National Business Institute at Lincoln §100 HONORABLE MENTION 4th-Melba Ann Wilshusen—91.03 5th-Rose Marie Nyberg----90.03 6th-Kenneth Davis--------89,17 7th-Wajrpc oLindholm-----39.11 Announcer -Kenneth Davis Class Sonp--------------------------------------------------- Seniors Class Poem.................................. -...............Hose Ehn Saluta tori an Donna Sundber-£ Pirls Trio Rose Marie Nyberg Donna Sundber£ Lureta Sterner Roun: Table----------------------------------------------Loneta Anderson Ronnie Flick Koel Kealiher Wayne Lindholm rumpet Solo ------------------------------------------Carrah 'lev;ton istory Mable Crines i.ill Freddie Smith Prophecy T elba Ann V ilc.Lusen Presentation and Acceptance of Gift Valeaic tory-----------------------------------------------------Darlene Johnson Theme Son,:................................................... Seniors Class NI ?ht 8:00 May 14th We're graduating In Kay 43'. We all are happy as you can see. Everybody's been working, And nobody's been shirking, And we're making our plans now, To decide what to be. We've finished our course here, It took as four years, We'll leave behind us Our friends fond and dear, In future days when we've gone out To reach our goal once made, We'll remember our Polk High School Days. I guess it's good bye to our ole' Polk High, Many thing's have changed here in years gone by, Since we have been freshles, And all through the years, We've had lots of smiles And many good cheers, We're going out now To start a new course, We're all for Victory And not for the worse, Then someday we'll come back home to see, Our teachers and our friends, So good bye, till we meet again. 'Cl AJ L Vile've sailed life's boat over Polk Hi seas To Graduation's shore. And we've launched it there, with a farewell hand, Por we'll sail that sea no nore. Perhaps we're tflad that after all That much of the journey's done-- That every battle of Polk Hi days, Is now and forever won. But some-day sure, as years £o by, No matter where we be, We'll wish to be back in life's youny boat, On the food old Polk HI sea. Y.'e have cone to present to you at this tine what T et-call the Cavalcade of Youth. This is the regular formal appearance of the secior class in the long-time custora of this school in presenting its members in a program at graduation tine. Y.'e have digressed a bit from the usual program of special numbers, and have combined the program under a general theme which v.e think is in keeping with the present period of history. For our theme song, you have no doubt observed, we are using America I Love You: . Y.'e love this song both for the sentiment it expresses and forthe melody. There is something about it that lifts up our spirits and mades us strong. Above all else in this present hour of trial for our country we want to keep America strong. Too, v.e want to keep America singing. Since we belong to the great group of Youth and therefore are a part of the spirit of the youth of this nation, we have thought it appropriate to call our announcer. The Voice of Youth. In the collective voice of the youth of this nation is expressed the hope for America's future. V.e believe in America's future. Y.'e believe that America has faith in us. For twelve years this community has trained us for the job ahead. America has always had faith in her young people. Our :hole public school system has been built up because the best minds of the nation have realized that citizens must have training. Y.'e are proud that v.e have reached the time of our graduation from high school. Y.'e have long cherished a desire for this very hour, when we could appear before you and give our class night exercises. On three other occasions vc sat and watched other senior classes appear before you in such a program, and v.e longed to reach such a goal. It gives us a feeling of exultation to know that our objective has about been reached—and that we are about to take our places among those called graduates of this high school. But just a work to the other classes nov present . I whisper to you that there is also a feeling of sadness mixed with our gladness. Our graduation means the end of high school for us. It means breaking the assoc- iations which we have enjoyed with you. It means departure from the halls and classroom, and from the associations with faculty members. Yet v.e would not tarry in high school. Y.'e want to join the great cavalcade of youth marching into the future. Y.:e must keep heads turned forward lest the marching thousands pass us by. Y.'e do not want to miss our chcnce at d.e opportunities which will be along the way. Youth has ever faced the future una fraid--full ot faith—with hope. The members of the class of 1943 of this high school, truly representative of the large group of young people who have marched across the stage of time, also face the future unafraid. True eons and daughters of the brave men and women who founded this nation, we push forward to do the tasks our American heritage has left for us. The past has given us this nation as we have it today. .. land of brave, liberty-loving, freedom-loving, religious people! We shall leave It for posterity a nation among nations—a leader of world affairs, a champion of human rights! From this high school the Cavalcade of Youth moves on to great- er fields of endeavor. We have an appointment with Destiny somewhere in the unknown future. We are glad that our part on the stage of time is to be played when our nation is dedicated to the accomplishment of a great and worthy service for humanity--humanity not only under the protection of the Stars and Stripes ; but humanity the world over. The Cavalcade of Youth in which wo march has a Job to do. Our nation calls for action on the part of youth. We have an opportunity to render a heroic and patriotic service to our country. Democracy must be preserved. The humanitarian principles of right and Justice for which our nation stands must be s; ved for the world. Our hearts rejoice because we are to h ve a part in making it possible for fu- ture generations to keep singing. We are not unmindful, as we move along, of the great preparation our nation has made for Youth to- serve. In the many schools of the nation thousands of young men and young women march onward into the future, trained in the public schools for the work which is ahead of them. We believe that the schools have done their Jobs well, and that when the test comes all of us will measure up to a high degree of efficiency. And so as we move along we pause to pay a tribute to the high school from which we are graduating; and to give expression to a word of appreciation for the people of thi6 community who h.vo so well provided the local schools with a splendid faculty and adequate equipment. We pause to give expression to a word of grate- fulness for the far-seeing fathers of this nation who in the early days established a system of free public schools to safeguard this nation. Those ahead of us in the Cavalcade have left their imprints in the sands of time. They have builded bridges over which we can cross the streams and chasms. They have pulled the cobblestones away and cleared the pathway so that the roadway we travel is no a broad highway. They have replaced the caves and log cabins with beautiful houses in which the bright light has replaced the fire- flicker and the candle. Thev have oroug t yiglj ure ar and l e ut old Polk Hi. To all of us that was a memorable day and the year that followed was one filled with strife and hardships. As freshman our en- rollment was: Loneta Anderson, Leland Eills, Betty Eranting, Kenneth Davis, Rose Ehn, Gene C-lassar, Junior Glassar, Betty Gray, Mable Grimes Darlene Johnson, Noel Kealiher, Katherine Lee, Maxine LaVelle, W yne Lindholn, Lauren McBride, Carrah Newton, Noma Newton, Rose Marie Nyberg Donald Ostberg, Stanley Petersen, Maxine Pickerel, Randall Runquist, Maurice Sliockey, Fredrick Smith, Julia Ann Smith, Lureta Sterner, Gerald Stevens, Dcnna Lee Sundberg, Wayne Upton, Goldie VanOstrand, Floyd Warner, Wayne Willits, Doris Wilshusen and Melba Ann W'ilshusen. The freshman elected the followin officers; President--Stanley Peterson, Vice-President--Darlene Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer-- Betty Gray, News Repor ter--Ee tty Brantimg, Athletic Committee--Lauren1 McBride, Cheer Leaders--Lure ta Sterner and Maxine LaVelle. During this yc-ar we lost two of our members, namely, Floyd V arner and Wayne Lillits. Fac): to the dear old halls cone the sophisticated sophomores in the fall of 1940. V e had lost sene cf our members namely: Betty Gray, Katherine Lee, Maurice Shockey, Donald Ostberg, Lauren McBride. But v:c v.erc lad to welcome- a new rwriber namely: Marvelyn Peterson. Ihoso receiving the honor of being Sophnore class officers were: President--Kenneth Davis, Vice President--Darlene Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer—Betty Bran tiny,. Cheer Leaders--Lureta Sterner and Maxine Pickerel, ! cws Reporter--Melba Ann V'ilshuson, Athletic Commit tee--Noel Kealiher, In the fall of 1941 came a dignified class to be called the 'Molly Juniors Xle wore sorry to lose one- of our members: Maxine Pickerel, who moved away during the summer. During. the second semester we welcomed a new member namely: Rex Hancock. Class offleers chosen for this year were: President--Donna Lee Sundberg, Vice Fresident--Fredrick Smith, Secretary and Treasurer-- Loneta Anderson, Cheer Leaders--Lureta Sterner and Rose Marie Nyberg, Hows Repor-ter--Rcse Ehn, Athletic Committee— 7ayne Upton. Many important tilings happened during the year: some of which were the'purchasing of our class rings, the Junior class play improper Henry Proper and the Junior-Senior Banquet carried out with a patrio- tic theme. In the fall of 1942 we cane back with only 27 members. Vie were sorry to have lost V aymc- Up ten who moved to Wyoming, during the summer. However onlv a few days had passed when Eonnie Flick entered our class making a total of 28. Diring the second semester we lost one of our nenbers Rex Hancock, who discontinued school. Our class officers the last year were: Prcsidcnt--Konneth Davis, Vice President—Lureta Sterner, Secretary and Treasurer—Maxine LaVelle Nev.'s Reportcr--Darlene Johnson, Athletic Conni ttec--Noel Kealiher, Cheer Leaders--Bonr.ie Flick and Betty Branting. 7e gavo our Senior class play on Devembcr 11. It was very success fui. Ihe narae was Absent-Minded Professor . Our pictures were taken on February 3 of this year. Another out- s t. r.c’in date was Sneak Day which was on October 15. A banquet was n in our honor in the Zligh School Auditoruim on May 7. Baccalaureate and Comencorient arc yet to cone. ihose in the graduating class who have attended Polk Schools the .•ntirc ID years are--Bctty Bran tiny, Darlene Johnson, Noma Newton, Stanley Peterson, Freddie Smith, Donna Lee Sundbcrg. Our class history now canes to a close. We believe our four years in Polk Hi School have been successful and happy ones. Salutatorian Talk Con't • Tet we would, not tarry in high school. We want to join the great cavalcade of youth marching into the future. We must keep head3 turned forward lec ■ the marching thousands n� ? ns by. he do not • « ■ ---o a, v.-o . •• . -l be w.iong the So proudly---unafraid---with hope---with faith----the class of 1043 we go forth from this school to greet our future----carrying with us the fine lessons v.c have learned in the high school which we shall always fondly look upon as our alma mater. Somewhere along the way we hope that our pathway will cross with that of many who, too, have gone through this sane high school Valedictory talk Con't along the way. They have left us museums and treasure houses in which v:e may rest as ve move along. They have given us literature, photo- graphy, music, science. They have given us America. Ve, too, hope to leave our imprints in the sands ot timc--and that our section of the Cavalcade may leave something that is beautiful, and f ne, and glorious for those who follow. t ...... “ -- •• - : ■ •• - i, •- ”� v..w State of Nebraska, United States of America, on this i tn day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1943, divided and separated Into 27 different parts, being about to pass from this educational institution with cram- med minds, cloudy memories, and confused understanding, do make, pub- lish and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revol- king and making void all former wills. As for '-ur property personal, mixed or otherwise which we possess we hereby bequeath and dispose of in the following manner, to wit: Section 1 We bequeath to our esteemed Principal, Irma Alice Genevieve Nel- spn, all our extra gasoline coupons which we used to drive around with at noons, a gallon of alcohol for her auto radiator all all our pencil erasures for her tires. Section 2 Article 1. We the Seniors of P. H. S. bequeath to our beloved teachers all our surplus knowledge, extra ordinary intelligence, our cheerfulness and our wide awake faces. Section 3 Article 1. We will to the present Junior Class our our uncalled for advice, information, unprepared lessons, alibis, our ability to play hookey, our books, pencils and our marred, unmarred and varnished desks in the assembly. Article 2. We bequeath to the present Sophomore Class our ability to be on the honor roll, our studiousness, good conduct and excellent behavior. article 3. We bequeath to the present Freshman Class all our unused energy, wisecracks, our zero papers and our ability to throw paper wads in the assembly. Section 4 Article 1. Our Personal bequeaths Loneta Anderson wills and bequeaths her height to Lorna Mae Smith and her lau h to Phyllis Peterson. Leland 3ills wills his bashfulness to Jerry Miller and his pop- ularity with girls to Kenneth Wllshusen. Betty Branting wills her acquaintances at York to Doris Recknor and her ability to dance to Ramona Nelson. Kenneth Davis wills his gruff voice to Johnny Nyberg and his girl- . friends, just for the duration to Harry Anderson. Rose Ehn wills her trip to Wyoming to see Wayne Upton to Alice Rodine and her hello voice to Virginia Nyberg. Junior Glasser wills Caryl and his Dodge to Milford Hancock as he is quite sure Milford can handle the situation. Darlene Johnson wills her quiet; and soothing voice to Marcia otohl and her stucUo sness to Bill LaVelle. Mable Grimes wills her diamond ring to Elaine Garling. Bonnie Flick wills her ability to La Conga to Gladys Blase. Wayne Lindholm wills his nineth periods to Doylo Gustafson. Randell Hunquist wills his farming ability to Billy Grimes. Noel Kealiher wills his corn cob pipe and refills of model Tob- acco to Chuck Lytle. Gerald Stevens wills Dot 3edient,his car, and pints of oil to Kenneth Davis. Frcddlo unith Wills hio ability to neck to Don Scheapler and his handsomeness to Richard Olsen. Stanley Peterson wills his future wife to Scone Stromberg for the duration. Rose Marie Nyberg wills her Hordville boy friends to Roberta Nel- son so she can have some more added to her list. Norma Newton wills her Central City acquaintances to Gloria Pet- erson for beings Gloria can drive'she’ll be able to go over there quite often. Marvelyn Peterson wills Randell •S-uncuist to Dot Sealey so she'll hve a boyfriend in Polk as -well as in 3urg. Goldie Van Ostrand wills all her army boyfriends to Muriel Warn- ick. Maxine La Velle wills her singing ability to Ada Marie Nelson Garrah Newton wills her trumpet playing ability to Vandeline Bush. Julia Ann Smith wills her ability as a prune pusher to Hope Bailey Lureta Sterner wills her looks and personality to Donna Belle Wocnner. Melba Ann Wilshusen wills her teaching ability to Joyce Jones. Doris Wilshusen wills her charm and dignity to Arlene Green. In august, 1953 we find. Mr. Mrs. Carlson, formerly Mlss Sandfort. r. teacher. of Polk High School, leaving their farm in Polk County to go to California where they will attend the big World's Fair, and also where Mr. Carlson will put on an experimental Pig Show . Before they left, they were invited to eat supper in the home of Mr. U Mrs. 3illy 31ender and family. Mrs. 31ender was better known as Goldie Van Ostrand. After supper they decided to attend a show, here they saw Scrambling Up the Stage starring Randall Runaulst ana Marvelvn Peterson. It proved to be an enjoyable evening due to the fact that former Polk students were on the screen. Here they bid Mr. Mrs. Blonder Good-night, Early the next morning they started on their long Journey. On their way they passed Loneta Anderson and Wayne Llndholm in their little green austin. ' . Th'ir first night was spent in a hotel in Cheyenne, Wyomin . At the iosk in the hotel they discovered Miss Lohmiller. While having a friendly chat they were interrupted by the bell-boy, who proved to be Leland 3ills. The next morning they started out again but were delayed by a flat tire. There being a ranch near by, Mr. Carlson decided to go up there and try to get some help. Here he met a cowboy by the name of Gene Glasser. after Gene had ta.ken Mr. Carlson back on Spitfire , the horse, and the tire was fixed thv.y..started out again. That evening they stopped at a Night Club in Denver, Colo. While they were dining they saw Donna Lee Sundberr doing the Hulla-Kulla , to the music of Freddie Smith and his Negro 3and. They were also favored by a song which was dedicated to them by Junior Glasser and Rose Marie Nyberg. About three days later they arrived at Los Angeles, Calif. In order to find a room they had to secure help from the Want Ad department. They were directed to a summer resort on the out-skirts of town, s they approached the beach they saw Miss Nelson and Miss Woodman enjoying a sun-bath. They hardly recognized them as Miss Nelson was so much thinner and Miss Woodman was wearing a new set of false teeth. However they had an enjoyable visit with them and decided to make this their rooming place for the time being. The next day, Mr. Carlson demonstrated his Pig Show , and won a blue ribbon and a check for $500. After the show everyone was congratulating him on his good-looking Hampshires . The ribbon was presented to him by Mr. Noel Edwin Keallher. who had the honor of being Judge of the demonstrations. Since Mr, and Mrs. Carlson had won this amount of money, Mrs. Carlson decided that they should make use of it by visiting Hollywood. First they visited the home of Charlie McGarthy. To their amazement they were met at the door by Charlie's maid, Doris V rilshusen. This was really a shock to Doris as well as Mr. and Mrs. Carlson. Beings Charlie thought Doris was such a wonder- ful cook, he invited them to stay for supper. They were also invited to attend a double wedding which was to be held that evening in the Little Green Cathedral. The lucky men were Bud Abbot Lou Costello, who were united in marriage to Kiss Norma Lalft Kewtpa aiJQ LaVerne Johnson, Norma as Mrs. Costello and Darlene as Mrs. bbot. Tne wedding was ve y beautiful. The brides wore purple, shirred skirts and Ion;- sleeved orange blouses, with blue shoes, anu black stockings. The wedding march was played by a famous piano player, Mr. Ger|14 St|vena. I love you truly was sung by Miss Maxine LaVell.c Miss. 3e tt_y Branding. The next place they attended was a Naval Training Station. Here ohev found Kenneth Lee Davis scrubbing the deck of the ship. Kenneth is now admiral of his crew on beard the great battleship Sinking Lena . Admiral Davis informed them that Lieutenant Stanley Morris Petergon was also stationed here but was out changing air in a submarine, so that, they would bo unable to see him. After this they Journeyed on to a near by Waac Station. s ohey were watchin the women drilling they saw Bonnie ll_ck and Julia ann Smith in the group. They really looked slick in their uniforms. .after a few weeks visit in California they decided to return to Good Old Folk. On the way home they were interrupted by a little car-trouble. They were cruising down the road when the engine began to sputter. _Just then three pistons flew out, and the car came to a complete stop. .hen Mr. Carlson got out, he found two flat tires, and the gas tank empty. While they were waiting, who should buzz by but Mr. Mrs. Cowgill in their new 195 . They stopoed and gave Mr. C-rlson a life into the next city which was Reno, Nevada. Whe:. they arrived, who should they see but Mrs. Stanley Peterson, formerly Luretn Sterner, who informed them that she was filing a divorce for she had found a truer love. Uioon their arrival at the Fate-'Iotor Co. they found Gar ran Newton as the rease-monkey and Melba ann '.«llshusen as the driver of the wrecker, that took oare of Mr. Carlson's broken-down Blitz Wagon. Whon they--war .again, on the if Way, ttwy stopped at Scotts Bluff to inform Mr. Mrs. Ray Ruggo, formerly Mable Grimes,that they would honor them by their presence at dinner. Upon making this call who should be the number please girl, but head operator, Miss Rose Enn. The next day they arrived at the home of Mr. Mrs. Rugge, which is located % mile south of Folk, and is-owned by The Larson Brothers of rolk. The dinner which was served by Mable.'.s maid, proved to be delice ious. That evening they went home with the feeling that they had had a most interesting trip. Professional- Invocation— Hyrcn--------- Scrip ture---- Mixed Octette Sermon—The Guide of Youth' Benediction--------------- Recessional--------------- ----------------Miss Lucile Sandfort --------------------------Rev. Bates ------------------------Congregation --------------------------Rev. Dixon ----------Doris Binford, Noma Lind Dorothy Eediant, Alice Marie Rcdine Johnny Nyberg, Leonard Jisa Charles Lytle, Bill LaVelle --------------------------Rev. Dixon -------------------------Rev. Bailey ----------------Miss Lucile Sandfort • i) (XC (UxJoCLlo M Baccalaureate Services for the 1943 Polk High Students was held in the School Auditorium on Sunday evening May 16th with Rev. Dixon as the s leer. The auditorium was well filled, as all the churches had dis- missed their evening services. kiss Sandfort played the Processional, and the graduates and fac- ulty, led by the Juniors marched in single file, from both sides of the auditorium, taking their places in the center row of seats. Rev. Bates :avs the invocation, and led the audience in the song, Onward Chris- tian Soldiers . The Junior Class Octette then sang two numbers. The speaker, Rev. Dixon, then spoke on The Guides For Youth . His text, How can I except some man should guide me was taken from Acts 8:31 and Psalra3 1 and 121. If there is a group of people that need a guide it is youth. If there was ever an age when youth needed a guide it is today. Today we have problems such as no other age has known. We have problems that even mature minds are unable to solve. This is a serious age to be living in, perhaps more so than the most of us realize. Yet it is an age of gr?at possibilities if wc but grasp the opportunities as they come our way. I congratulate you seniors for the progress you have made. You have reached the goal of the past twelve years. You have been helped and encouraged by loving parents and sympathetic teachers. Most of the important decisions here-to-fore have been solved by some one else. Now life takes on new meaning for you. You are facing the unknown and you are the one that must solve it's problems. It has been said that life is a 3tore house in which we deposite in youth and draw out in old age. And this is true to a large degree. We are what we make ourselves. Perhaps some of you realize the impor- tance of the gift of life that you have, and already want some one to help you solve the present and future problems. The rest of you will come to the place where you too will want a guide. There are three great factors in the making of a man: heredity, environment, and choice. Heredity and environment are mighty, fashion- ing, fixing forces that meet us at the very threshhold of life. But that third factor, choice, is by far the greatest in the making or un- making of a man. A choice is a momentous thing for a choice results last a character; and a character results in a destiny. We either sink of soar according to our choices. To be successful we must learn to say no with full meaning. Learn to say no to sin and Satan. Say no to the one that would cause you to discount God and the church. Say no to the things that would destroy your character or that of others. Say no to the one that '•?ould rob you of moral purity. God has a plan, a first plan, for ovary life and the sooner we find that particular place for ourselves the more happy our years will be. The great purpose then is to find that first plan. In that great- est of all sermons ever preached Jesus said But seel: ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these (other) things shall be added unto you . The important steps in life call for a guide: the choosing of a life work, the choosing of a life companion, the choosing of our church relationship, the choosing of the Christian life. In all other phases of life we choose the best guide possible. If we are ill we soe a competent physician or specialist. In matters of law we seek the best attorney. Evc-n farmers se :k advice from their extensi }.n our .ust be scenic oe but orhaps the one '-S well '.opend ,ef ore on agent. There are seme qualification that we must insist upon ruide First he must be authentic. Ho must be genuine, ho competent. We are told that the mines and other underground places have many guides. Some are authentic. Some pretera. If we were to emply their leadership we would oe in uanger, would not return to safety again. Whereas the authentic guide, that has been over route, the one that know the aanger poln s as the points of interest has a badge on his uniform. Wo can upon him. Jesus Christ, the friend of youth, has trod the way us He has concuered death, hell, and the grave and lives to Secondly, we need one that is interested in ua personally. It has oecn said that we have but a very limited number of frlenc anc. It is true for often those that we place the most confidence in leave U6 cold hen we need that friend the most. The one that said that a true friend .s one that knows all about us and loves us just the same was righ . Jonn, the Beloved, decalres that wc have an advocate with the rather, ven Jesus Christ, the righteous. Now an advocate is one tnat pleaas ceses, a lawyer, one that we can go to in the time of need. We have a crue friend in whom we can confide our greatest problems and sorrows. One that will plead our case amid adversity. One that will win for us. One that will love us all the while. Such is our Lord. We need a soiide to see success. Success is a normal aspiration. To determine whether or not one is a success in life we must know his , oal. One young man aspires to the position of manager of a de- partment atore. Another may seek the position of a good clerk, ihe first one finds himself in later lif behind a counter in a small coun- try store while the latter has attained his goal and more, ne is at the head of a department with several men under him and still climoliv . The first one failed, the latter has found- success. If you want suc- cess there are little things we ill can do. Smiling. Speaking Kind words. Showing respect for the aged. Lending always a helping nano. Telling the truth under all circumstances. Choosing only the good for dally companions. Reading books which instruct and inspire rather than excite. Forming the habit of close observation and careful study. Spending less than one makes so as to provide for emergencies. Accept- ing the Bible as the only true guide for this life. --Selected. In closing let us notice King George VI closing message to an anx- ious British Empire on Christmas morning 1939: And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a lif lit that I may tread safely into the unknown . And he replied, Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God, and that will oc to you oetter than light or better than a known way . And so young people, take this same advice. Put your hand in the .and of God and venture out on His premises and success will be yours. Rev. Bailey dismissed the audience with a prayer and benediction. The r.raduates then marched out, Miss Sandfort playing the recessional. Processional ?'iss Lucile’Sandfort Invocation Vocal Solo A-dres3--A Life Invested Trombone Solo --Donna Sundberg Presentation ol Scnolarships — Presentation of Class- Presentation oi Diplomas -Wilber 7hi tacre Benediction Rev. Rates f:3o A LIFE TO INVEST—Rev. Bailey We are to talk about life tonight. Young people of the Class of '43 you are going out into life to taste of new freedoms, to shoulder new burdens and responsibilities. You have come to an hour when you ought to seriously and earnestly and prayerfully consider life Life is a gift from God and a very precious possession, xhere are several ways of looking at life; one may be an optimist or a pessimist. A schoolgirl's blunder will perhaps best illustrate the meaning of the words. She was asked in an examination to define these two words with this result; An optimist is a man who takes care of the eyes, and A pessimist is a man who takes care of the feet. 3ut she was right after all. The pessimist i3 concerned with the obstacles in the path, while the optimist has eyes to see the plan oi the Journey and the goal at the end. In other words, the pessimist has anxious prudence ana tne optimis . has vision. And one need not be impractical to be an optimist in life But now as we look at life we see great possibilities in the -al- ents and gifts and the personality of individuals. All men are not gifted alike, but on the other hand we are at times amazed at the use some have made of the talents they had. One of the greatest men of modern times was Thomas A. raison, -how much the world would have missed without the inventive genius of such a man.1 The electric light is a household necessity in almost every home in our land today, and electric power is being used more and yot more every year. The misuse of those talents bestowed upon him by a benevo- lent Providence would have been a great loss to society. But it is tremenduously Important that we all do our best and con- tribute our part in life. There are peoole who dawdle through life. They find themselves out of step with others and out-stripped by t.ielr fellows, with little to show for their efforts, discouraged and down- hearted, sour and disappointed. We must put something into life if we expect to get anything out or accomplish anything worthwhile. You have set for yourselves a high and noble ideal in the notoc adopted, Service, not serve us. You are going out into life to spend and be spent in service for others. We all want to be successful in life. And if we would be such there are certain simple rules to guide us. 1. Manifest a kindly, generous, unselfish attitude toward others, it has been said that competition is the life of business. 3ut even that can be carried entirely too far. The Mexican War was not a popular one with the American people. Abraham Lincoln, then a member of congress, opposed it, declaring tnat . those who 3aid that the war was not one of aggression made him tmnx the Illinois farmer who said, I ain't greedy ’bout land,, ™ljr ,vanth . what Jines mine. The road to a happy, useful, successful life does no include a desire for the world with a fence around it. 2. Face life courageously: he who hesitates is lost is a well- known saying, as true in life as in love. There are oroblems of life that try the soul, that try the very metal of your beinsr. And these very hours of trial will show whether y:u are made of the right sort of stuff. These very hours will show whether the Influence of hone, the years of Instruction In the public schools and the kindly counsel of your instructors have entered into your soul, or whether all has been In vain. A soldier of Athens who was lane In one foot, was laughed at by the others on account of his lameness. I an here to fight , he said, not to run . So you nust face life. 3. And you itfill need to be persistent: many a nan without influ- ence, without friends, without great ability, has achieved great things by sticking to the chosen task until victory was won. We night lay before you' an endless nunber of rules and suggestions; we night give a great deal of counsel and advise but it would be of little use unless you acted upon then. The great truth we wish to loaor with you is that you stand on the threshold of a new world tonight. Your life is in your hands. You nay do several things with your life. You are free moral agents. You nay choose the pattern and plan of your life. But with al] our thinking about rules and our choosing we need to renenber that God is the author of life; that we are responsible to Hin as to how we live our lives; that only He can safely guide us in all of our choosing and in all of our living. And with all of our learning, talents, opportu- nities and seeming success in life we shall be failures in life if we leave God out. Consider carefully your training and background, the opportunities and possibilities; look carefully and prayerfully to the pathway you choose; invest your life wisely under God and the returns will justify all the labor and tears that faculty and oarents have expended upon you. Covi-M-i 1 l lUL C f U Yrjl}QAAs Ht£ .0 0 C rvxnjr Over There ............. Paranount .............. Pop, Goes the Weasel .. Sequoia — Overture.........L%' Thfe. Band ■ mt; • ::« Danny Bov . r--“ Girls .Cohan • • • «....Me Caughey .Arrangement by Yoder ...........Me Caughey Gibe 'Club .Weatherly-Hausnan Brass ::Se3ftiette: 'Street Urchins’ Medley .... Boys Glee- 1:..Arrangement J. W. Beattie .........................Hayes Solo Pompose .................i . .... v-.. Tuba SolojiA; .l,feiio Gre n Passing. |y . .. - y,..... ............Purcell Boys Me i 1 imVajLiff'- -Le on ar c;' The Chimney Corner , 1 • •• When I Was Sevente tf .1;. ’ ........’■ Gir il |d.i:ce--Doris Binford La Petite Suza ie . . 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An aren of flowers, flanked by a picket fence, led the guests from the stage parlor to the auditoruim proper. Here an old Dutch Kill and, garden, set in a rectangular court of prettily decorated tables, completed the setting. Green and white coudlebra adorned the tables. Covers were laid for 95 guests, including students and faculty. An Old Dutch Windmill adorned each cover. These served as place cards, menus and orogram. Colors were green and white. Nut cups were molded pink napkins, filled with peanuts. Following was the delicious dinner Hope Bailey-president of the Junior Class, and toast mispress, open ed the program with a welcome, Tulips Lift Their Faces. Kennet.n Da vis, Sr . Class president, gave the response, Until The Tulips taae. The program continued with the following numbers: Song-Little Dutch Mill—Johnny Nyberg In an Old Dutch Garden—Leonard Stromberg Fiano Solo-Tiptoe Through the Tulips—Miss Sandfort Tulios in Full Bloom—Bonnie Flick Song-I Wore a big Red Rose—Alice Marie Rodine Mills will Turn on—Mr. Carlson Elocution in Dutch—Melba Ann Wilshusen. The Jr. Mothers served the dinner. The menu consisted of uruxt cocktail, creamed chicken, mashed ootatoes, peas and carrots, spring salad, buttered rolls, olives and pickles, ice cream, cake, nuts and. c off e e• The waiters and waitresses chosen from the Sophomore Class were. Leonard Jisa, Alvertus Laesle, Billy Grimes, Doris Recknor, Doyle Gust afson, Caryl Sterner, Wayne Glasser, and Dorothy Ehn. The boys wore white shirts and dark trousers. The girls wore white blouses, with green and white full gathered skirts. They were very efficient, and their method of service was unioue. When all had reached tne table, plates were laid in union. This added a great deal to the beauty of the service. As I look into your future, I can see a vision bright, Showing all the deeds and exploits Of our honored guests tonight. I can see you as you clamber Up life's steep and winding stair; I can see you as you settle In the presidential chair. Yes, I see you on the mountain; I can see you on the plain, Leading armies into battle, Bringing vlct'ries home again. Famous doctors, lawyers, teachers, Aviators, nurses, too; Able seamen leading navies Far across the ocean blue. As you come to fame and glory; As your honors multiply, Kay you ever think with gladness Of your days in OLD FOLK HIGH.' What was that commotion way before sun-up last Thursday? Why don't you know—it was the senior class ready and waiting to start on that long awaited trip which everyone had been trying so hard to keep see re tJ Out-side of a few sad ones who had to leave their better halts at home, everyone was in unusually good spirits. We even got to see the sun rise—quite a thrill for some of the city folk. The trip to Lincoln was smooth sailing for nearly everyone and we arrived safe and sound.about 9:10. (Mr. Lindholm's car managed to have a flat tire, but since it happened Just across the road from a service station we were very forgiving.) The first place we visited was the Lincoln High School. There we were furnished with a guide who showed us the interesting parts of the building. We almost lost some in the ” Veteria. Lucky lunch wasn't ready yet. Next stop on our list was the fire and police department—No we hadn't violated any traffic rules—We were first shown the fire trucks and all the equipment which included everything from hose to emergency lighting systems'. They then took us to the sleeping quarters, kitchen and recreation room. Next we were given a demonstration of how they slid down poles when alarms were sounded, and last they showed us how the extension ladder was raised and moved by means of a turn-table Some of the class were fortunate enough to soo the fire department in action later in the day. The police department was in another part of the same building. We were first taken into the assembly room and then on to the cells where two men and three women were being held. The guide then showed us the guns and different kinds of shells used by the department. In the shooting gallery some of the boys were given a chance to prove their markmanship. Noel came quite close by hitting the target, but Freddie's and Freco's shots went wild. The excitement of the day must have been too much for them. We had a care ful c.qck-up at this time to be sure that we hadn't left any of the class me. bers. Our Jour.ey to the zoo was most interesting. Here we saw all sorts of animals and birds including the chipmanzee who was offering- free flowers to everyone, he was a good shot too. Many p-cturcs were including one of the coach and sponsor—they still say it was a put up job. Lunch hour finally came and were we hungry! We all met at the YMC_. and ate in the Colonial room which was slightly crowded. One queer thing that happened was that two girls tried to get exactly the same things for dinner. When it came time to pay up, one's bill cane to 47g! nd the other to 48 . Finally they discovered it—one had two pats of butter and. the other .only one. The shopping hour kept us busy! We visited every dime store we could find locking for souvenirs, medals and gadgets. Some even kept the escallators at Miller and Paine's busy. We met at the Lincoln Hotel at 2:15. Here we visited the KFAB Janboree cession where wc all Joined in the fun(?). Ihey dedicated the song Youths of America to us. We must have looked lots younger than we felt by this time. Three members of the group even sang over the radio with the choir. Last but not least we arrived at the capitol footsore and weary . Here we were furnished with a guide who showed us all parts of the building. Of course we visited the tower, and took more pictures. Girls, why ,d you scream so in the elevator? There wasn't any mouse? Again we went shopping after which we ate supper. 3y now it was time for a show. Host of us went to see Iceland and others went to see Flying Tigers. You should have seen all the Polk Seniors that chose seats in the balcony. Wonder why? It was too early to go home yet so we headed for York to see the midnight show Voodoo. Wow! was it terrifying. Isaccson's car wa6 late to the show because Gerald and Junior chose what must have been triple feature in Lincoln and one car almost got lost leaving Lincoln but we all got there, eventually. Finally it was tirm . to-drive the res of the way hone, but where were the girls in Lindholm’s car? Did Voodoo get them? How about it, girls? Thursday after a happy but hectic day the Seniors arrived home at—well we aren't telling the time, but land o' goshen, you should have seen them the same morning at about 9 o'clock. Oh well, it only happens once in a lifetime. P.S. The 3enior class now has §1.00 left in the treasury, but it was worth it. When the tardy bell rang there were No-Seniors . At exactly 'one minute after, in a tremendous hurry, in marched a group of 23 students. Seniors?? We hope so, but from the looks you would never have guessed it. Tatter and torns, dirt and grim, sad and smiling—a sight to behold. Why they would even have made the King of Trampville heave a sigh of regret and disappointment at losing his well earned title. Stick candy, gum, crac- ker Jacks served as Interesting and amusing extras against the school rules. Fdt the entire day they refused to study, and.only attended their regular class schedules as matter of routine. At exactly 4 o' clock, they marched out of the halls of learning, paraded the down town section, and then hid in the shelter of their secluded Isle of Tramp- ville, awaiting some future date to return to the halls and classmates of old Polk Hi, Senior Class Play—'42 Cast Uncle - .■ i . i .The wb'Sint Ailindfed Professor.Freddie Smith Aunt Jessica....Professors Sister-in-law..........Mable Grimes Josephine.......Aunt Jessicas Daughter............Garrah Newton Sharon..........Profc corG. Niece..............1......TRose Shn Joan............Sharon's Sister..............Donna Lee Sundberg Joe Watson......Sharon's Suiter...........................Wayne Llndholm Dave Carter.....Joe's roomate.....................Kenneth Davis Miss Malvina....The family housekeeper..........Loneta Anderson Esmeralda.......Four Times a Widow...........Melba Ann Wllshusen Mr. Butler......Reader of the Will.........................Noel Kealiher Music High School Band Synopsis The action takes place in the Dawkins home, an old Southern Mansion -iCt 1—The present Act 2—Thirty Days later Act 3—Following afternoon—one o'clock Production Staff Miss Lucile Sandfort Rose Marie Nyborg Junior Glasser, Gerald Stevens, Stanley Peterson Doris Wllshusen, Darlene Johnson---- Maxine LaVelle, Julia Ann Smith Norma Newton, Lureta Sterner Goldie Van Ostrand, Rex Hancock Randall Runquist, Bonnie Flick, Gene Glasser Director Ass't Director Stage Managers Properties Tickets Ushers Tickets on Sale Now. Reserve Seats-30 Including Tax Bleachers 10 -20 -30 Including Tax Senior Class Play— 42. Hie night v;as cold, dreary, stormy. The people anxious, expectant, merry. For the hour- of 8:c-clock was near. Time for the Senior Play, The Absent Minded Professor, Hie lights, are dinned; go out. Silence. Silence. Silence. Soon voices are heard. The curtain is drawn. And the play is on. Yes, the play is onl '.Vealth-riches-home-family, greet us on the opening scene. Soon the professor comes in. In his droll way, he imm- ediately holds the audience spellbound. The sister-in-law and daughter create many laughs as they haughtily defy the other members of the family, who in thier opinion, are considered quite homey. The professor's father has left a will which is soon to be read. The sister in-lav; believes she is the rightful owner of the estate, and tells the other members of the family they will have to move when the time limit on the will is up. In reading the will, the professor must v ed if he is to be elgible for the estate. The manner of getting him a wife has many ups and downs, laughs, and thrills. His neice's decide to pick a wife for him, who is four tines a widow, and wants a fifth husband-- but whose beauty must be Hnade to order before she can successfully qualify. The day the will became legal, the sister-in-law tells the family to move, only to learn the professor has married, the night be- fore, the family housekeeper. Thus she must leave the home, while the otilers remain. The professor was played by Freddie Smith who won the hearts of the audience by his apparent drollness, absence of everyday affairs, and his insistant, but peculiar love for astronomy. To him the world lived and operated on the stars, and all else was secondary. His calculation being always, exact, created many laughs. Hie sister-in-lav and daughter were playes by Mabel Grimes and Garrah ITewton. Hie old saying. Their noses were so high in the air, you couldn't reach then with a ton-foot pole—surely held true in this case. Sc haughty were they, even the audience wondered the height of their aristocracy, and their final day of reckoning. The neices, played by Hose Elm, and Donna Lee Sundburg, were exact oppositces of their haught cousin. Miss Josephine. Sweet, kind, pass- ionate, they wanted riches only for Uncle Barney—tho professor to help him carry or his experiments--whom they believed some dya would be given worldly honors or his astroraicul calculations. Miss l'elvina--played by Loneta Andersen, vms the fanily housekeeper She was always ready to serve all, but was loyal in her service to the family, caring for then as only one who loves another could do. Her nannor and courtesy werc especially that of a matrohly woman, who tries to he mother to all. Her pleading for a kiss for the Eride von for her a place in the hearts of the audience as the one and or.l wife for the professor, Ihc lawyer was played by Noel Kealiher. Mis duty of carrying out the las --much to Aunt Jessicas disgust, was well given. His command- ing her to read the will for her own fortune, and not that of Uncle rarney--was one of the highlights of his brief apparance in the play. Esmeralda, friend of the family--was played by Melba Ann Wilshuacn. A famed cook, a widow, and looking for a filth husband, added much merriment an' lau htcr. Hre part was well played and while wo listen- ed attentively to her obituary concerning the four husbands-- the climax of her appearance was her proposal to Uncle Barney. Beautv operators hekped them remodel Esmeralda into a thing of beauty -- so poor Uncle Barney could acquire the familyaestate. lire action of the play moved continually, and the scenes and acts disappeared quickly. All too soon the lights went on and the curtain was drawn on another best Senior Play in Polk School history. Miss Kelvina--played by Loneta Anderson, was the family housekeeper She was always ready to serve all, but was loyal in her service to the family, caring for then as only one who loves another could do. Her manner and courtesy were especially that of a matrohly woman, who tries tc be mother to all. Il6r pleading for a kiss for the Bride won for her a place in the hearts of the audience as the one and only wife for the professor. The lawyer was played by Uoel Kealiher. His duty of carrying out the las --much to Aunt Jessicas disgust, was well given. His command- ing her to read the will for her own fortune, and not that of Uncle rney—was one of the highlights of his brief apparance in the play. Esmeralda, friend of the family--was played by Melba Ann Wilshuacn. A famed cook, a w'idow, and looking for a filth husband, added much merriment and lau htcr. The part was well played and while wo listen- ed attentively to her obituary concerning the four husbands-- the climax of her appearance was her proposal to Uncle Barney. Beauty operators hekped them remodel Esmeralda into a thing of beauty -- so poor Uncle Barney could acquire the fanilyeestate. The action of the play moved continually, and the scenes and acts disappeared quickly. All toe soon the 11 ;hts went on and the curtain was drawn on another best Senior Play in Polk School history.