Ranchester High School - Rustler Yearbook (Ranchester, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1947 volume:

THE TWELFTH ANNUAL TO BE PUB- LISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF RAN- CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, RANCHESTER, WYOMING TO THE FACULTY, STUDENTS AND FRIENDS OF RANCHESTER SCHOOL To us was given the privilege of making a memory book for you that would preserve the highlights of the happy school year of 1946 and 1947. With the cooperation of the student body we have attempted to give a picture of school as seen through the eyes of the students. For the most part we have recorded fact for fact and occasionally included a bit of humor and kindness. In presenting this student annual, we dedicate the following pages to the many loyal friends of our school year. Sincerely, JERRY DIERKS, Editor 7 faculty Our school may well congratulate itself on having been successful in securing six teachers who are all very congenial and competent. Each one has had the success of the school at heart. Their kindly interest in each individual has made the school year of 1946- 47 one that will ever be remembered as harmonious and profitable. Our relationships have been that of sincere friendliness. Silas Lyman, Superintendent and Coach From Midland College, Fremont, Ne- braska; Colorado University, Boul- der, Colorado. Formerly from Buffalo, Wyoming. Instructor of chemistry, mathematics and coach of the Rustlers. John McCormick From Texas University, Austin, Tex.; Wyoming University, Laramie. Formerly from Dixon, Wyoming. Instructor of English, Spanish, and social science. Mrs. Mary Belding From Parson’s College, Fairfield, la. From Sheridan, Wyoming. Instructor of English and home eco- nomics. Mrs. Josephine Aken From Black Hills Teachers’ College, Spearfish, S. Dak.; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo. Formerly from W’akely, Wyoming. Instructor of commerce. Mrs. Pauline Moore From Eastern Montana State Nor- mal, Billings, Mont.; University of Wyoming, Laramie. From Banner, Wyoming. Instructor of Intermediate grades. Mrs. Dorothy (Upton) Nalivka From Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, Bloomington, Illinois. From Monarch, Wyoming. Instructor of Primary room. 3 7 Select'd cc tlen Sta Editor.......................Jerry Dierks Advertising ............Dorothy Kawulok Ruth Schreibeis, Jan Lyman, Raymond Johnston, Don Johnson, James Strait. School News................Roberta Goodill Catherine Fiedor, Julie Cable, Helen Ku- kuchka. Subscriptions ..........Georgia Burgess Roberta Goodill, Catherine Fiedor Sports .........................Raymond Johnston Production.......................Elaine Kawulok Dorothy Kawulok, Bert Johnston Faculty Advisors..............Mrs. Aken Mr. McCormick. Sc uhxC ‘Soa ict The achievements of this year and the possibilities which our school possess as a worthwhile institution we owe to our friends, the school board. The harmony of the 1946- 47 term is due to a complete unison of opinion and earnest, mutual intentions on the part of the school board and faculty to use available funds and equipment to the full- est extent for the benefit of all. The school board has at all times had an active, intelligent interest in every activity and proposal. The Rustler Staff—which is the entire high school—wish to thank the board for a happy and profitable school year. The Board: Mrs. Lois Johnson, clerk, who has cheerfully added to her busy life, the secretarial work of the board. Mrs. Grace Tschirgi, treasurer, re-elected to fill out the term of Mr. Henry Dierks, to whom falls the endless task of reports, estimates, bargaining and financial worries. Paul Paustian, president, R. H. S. Honor Graduate of 1937, who throughout the year has willingly loaned his services, time, and his car to attend school affairs. 4 HOI'S jophonunr) Sc U yi4 6 BERT JOHNSTON Secretary JERRY DIERKS Student Council President Se Uvi (?Ccu4, In the fail of 1935 seven excessively bright little first grade students entered the Ranchester school. These included Bert Johnston, Helen Kawulok, Dorothy Kawulok, Jerry Dierks, James Strait, Gerald Schilling, and Eddie Kukuchka. The first year we spent in getting acquainted with each other and our teacher, Miss Highbaugh. The next year we were starting to become quite a problem for our teacher. During the third grade four new members were added. These included Hilda Hauf, Katie Heckman, Bob- by Weber and Ted Miller. The fall of ’38 found us in the Intermediate room. (I’ll bet Miss Highbaugh was really glad to get rid of us!) Our teacher was Prudence Switzer. She left us in the fifth grade and Miss Goldie Kopich took her place but Miss Kopich left us during the middle of the sixth grade and Mrs. Hazel Conley finished out her term. By the time we entered the seventh grade nine out of the eleven still remained. Ted Miller and Katie Heckman left us in the fourth grade. During that year we had two new students to take their places, Elaine Kawulok entered our class in the seventh grade, and Albert Wondra joined us in the eighth grade. The next fall we found ourselves starting out as Freshmen. (We could hardly be- lieve it!) Those starting High School included: Bert Johnston, Dorothy Kawulok, Elaine Kawulok, Helen Kawulok, Gerald Schilling, Jerry Dierks, James Strait, and two new Freshmen, Betty Anderson and Georgia Lee Burgess, who enrolled from Parkman. Dur- ing the second semester, Betty moved to Sheridan, and Gerald Schilling left later that spring. We also lost Helen Kawulok the following year when she moved to Sheridan. The remainder of us struggled on, and here we are—Seniors at last! Our year’s work ended May 16th and our Baccalaureate sermon was held Sunday, May 18th. Our most serious occasion, however, was our Commencement, Wednesday evening, May 21. For this, the Hall was appropriately decorated with the school colors. The Women’s Club kindly gave us the flowers. The address was given by Rev. W. A. Petzoldt of the Crow Indian Baptist Mission. His talk impressed everyone as a message of real worth and gave us, the Seniors, a deeper feeling of responsibility for the future. With the happiness of this closing event of our school life, there is mixed some regret as we leave our classmates and friends. We deeply appreciate their many good wishes. —JERRY DIERKS. CATHERINE KATHLEEN HELEN ROBERT RICHARD JULIA MAE ROBERTA ARNOLD 8 Class Officers: JAN LYMAN ...............................................President RAYMOND JOHNSTON ...................................Vice President RUTH SCHREIBEIS..........................................Secretary DON JOHNSON ...............................-.............Treasurer Motto: “Our strength is in unity of purpose.” Colors: Pink and blue. Flower: Gladioli. This year we have worked hard as we were with the seniors in most of their classes. Because of our small class we joined with them in all school activities. Our class averages have been as good as the seniors. To finance ourselves we sold hambur- gers, pop, and candy at some of the games. Our biggest event was our “Rustler’s Ball”, which we held in the school hall, April 19th. We decided on a western theme rather than the usual formal. Individual tables were placed for the guests. The orchestra was on the stage which was decorated to represent a corral. Purple and gold, the well known colors of the school, helped trans- form the “gym” into a ball room. Clearmont, Dayton. Sheridan, and Big Horn schools were invited. This was our most successful event of the school year. —RUTH SCHREIBEIS. ENROLLMENT CATHERINE FIEDOR HELEN KUKUCHKA ROBERT HAUF RICHARD REED KATHLEEN SPERL Colors-Red and White. Motto-“Live and I,earn” Flower: White Carnation. Sponsor: Mrs. Belding NEWS In the fall of ’46 the four students who, for a whole year had suffered the indigni- ties of being freshmen, re-entered R. H. S. as Sophomores! We chose Kathleen Sperl, President; Catherine Fiedor, Vice President; Helen Kukuchka, Secretary; Robert Hauf. Treasurer. During the second semester the sophomores were proud to have an old pal, Richard Reed, return to their grade. During the year the sophomores took part in preparing the weiner roast for the freshmen initiation. The subjects the sophomores of ’46 took were General Science, English, Typing, American Government, Algebra, Home Economics, Spanish and Music. Our class, though small, has had a hand in every activity to such an extent that we have been called the busiest of any class in school. —HELEN KUKUCHKA. Arnold Tschirgi Julia Cable Roberta Goodill SPONSOR: MOTTO: FLOWER: COLORS: Mrs. Belding. • Think. Lilac. White and Yellow. This September three Freshmen entered Ranchester High . Officers were elected. President, Arnold Tschirgi; Vice President, Julia Cable; Secretary-Treasurer, Roberta Goodill. This has been one of the smallest classes that has ever entered Ranchester High, but in interest, activity and scholarship we have been above average. INITIATION As the usual custom, the Freshmen had to entertain the student body in an assem- bly program. It was a short skit of a typical New England family. To give you a little idea of how they looked, I’ll describe the three Freshmen. Arnold, the hard-working but somewhat refined mother; Julia, the farmer-type man who played the part of the father; Roberta, the mean but happy little baby. Much good sportsmanship was shown by these three Freshmen. In the evening a surprise picnic in the Tongue River Canyon was given in honor of the Freshmen. A tour of Crystal Cave was made. Of course, there were a few who claimed they were lost. These were even late for lunch. Hamburgers were made and served by Mr. Lyman. There was plenty of pop for all. —JUILA MAE CABLE. The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well; and doing well whatever you do, without a thought of fame.—Longfellow. When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word “succeed,” you find that it simply means to follow through.—F. W. Nichol. R 'f¥. S. 0% x un ‘Roll The following students have been awarded high school honor scholarships from Ranchester High School by the University of Wyoming. Laramie. Wyoming: 1926 1937 Louise Rhode Anne Katherine Kuzma Clifford Reed Henry Troy Dierks 1927 1938 Vieva C. Paulus Charlotte Clara Johnston Gerald Osgard Evan C. Dierks 1928 1939 Esther Currie Edith Anne Kuzma Jay Mattox Wilbur Q. Jester 1929 1940 Ida Bell Barker Helen Ruth Johnston Dana Osgard Carrie Lee Jester (Special) 1930 1941 Ruth Carrie Rhode Muriel Dierks 1931 1942 Hazel Rawlings Barbara Ann Johnston Marty Osgard Jack Keith Hallowell 1932 1943 Barbara Gorball Nina Marie Johnston Clarence A. Paustain Donald Bruce 1933 1944 Iva Sonners Virginia Mae Bruce Ray Osgard William S. Tschirgi, Jr. 1934 1945 Florence Gorball Vincent Paul Johnston Robert Rhode Wanda G. Melby 1935 1946 Leah Lucille Sherman Georgiana Bruce Byron B. Rawlings Jared Russell Hallowell 1936 1947 Helen C. Fitzpatrick Dorothy Kawulok Charles E. Steuve Bert Johnston Sc olasio ifi and 1 Valedictorian Activities Anne Kuzma 1937 Paul Paustain 1937 Charlotte Johnston 1938 Evan Dierks ...... 1938 Edith Kuzma 1939 Wilbur Jester 1939 Helen Ruth Johnston 1940 Alice Jean Black 1940 Carrie I.pp Jester Kathryne Weber 1941 Muriel Dierks 1941 Jack K. Hallowell 1942 Barbara Anne Johnston 1942 John D. Kuzma 1943 Nine Marie Johnston 1943 Dorothy May Schreibeis 1944 Virginia Mae Bruce 1944 Marion Frank Wondra Vincent Paul Johnston 1945 Frank Joseph Kawulok 1945 Georgiana Bruce 1946 Ben Schreibeis 1946 Bert Johnston 1947 Jerry Dierks 1947 7 cutcC RETTY LOU DALE ROBERT MARGARET MARY ANN EUGENE TOMMY FRANK WILLIAM LOREN HENRY DONALD tc ieAten, tyuHiox tyA, ScAaoC This year was a very progressive one for the Junior High. They had three teach- ers: Mrs. Aken taught penmanship, English, mathematics, and spelling. Mr. McCormick taught agriculture, science, and history. Mrs. Belding taught literature. At the beginning of the year, the Junior High organized a Citizenship Club which proved successful. The home room teacher, Mrs. Aken, ordered 1.000 pencils for the club to sell. We sold these at a 50% profit which gave the club enough money for cur- rent expenses and several parties. The first event was a Hallowe’en party and the club paid for the refreshments. They also had a Valentine party. Mr. McCormick played his accordion. They danc- ed and played games. Refreshments were served at the close of the party. The Citizenship Club bought a new United States flag for the Junior High room. It is made of rayon silk. The officers of the Citizenship Club were elected twice during the year. The first election was as follows: President—Douglas McLean Treasurer—Robert Lyman Vice President—Dale Schilling Sergeant-at-arms—Raymond Kawulok Secretary—Betty Lou Goodill The mid-semester election resulted: President—Dale Schilling Vice President—Betty Lou Goodill Secretary—Douglas McLean Treasurer—Robert Lyman Sergeant-at-arms—Raymond Kawulok The club elected committees every two weeks to watch and take care of the play- ground, the stairs, blackboards, and library table. The name of our club is the “Ranchester 7th and 8th Grade Citizenship Club.” Our motto: “Onward and Upward;” our song is, “Wyoming;” our colors: Red and Blue.” Dale Schilling won the prize for having the highest average in history throughout the year. We decided we learned more in “grammar” than in any other class but more of us chose agriculture as the favorite subject. IS —Dale Schilling and Douglas McLean. MtcuHCcUate octu TEACHER—MRS. PAULINE MOORE Fourth Grade DARRYL LOWELL JOE FIEDOR ROBERT SEDER ENROLLMENT Fifth Grade NORMA HAUF DORIS HAUF DOROTHY HAUF RICHARD LYMAN JON DAVIS Sixth Grade BARBARA FLEMING DARLENE FLEMING MARIAN SEDER JEANNETTE KAWULOK JOAN JOHNSON RICHARD MASTERS GERALD GARDNER LeROY SEDER DAVID HALLOWELL MACKEY HILLESVIG MOTTO: Do Our Best. COLORS: Green and White. SONG: “America.” We have had a happy year and have worked hard to try to make our room the best in the school. We have enjoyed our teacher, Mrs. Moore, and it has been fun to go up into the High School room for Social Studies each day at 2:30 where Mr. McCormick is our teacher. We organized a Citizenship Club in October and elected Joan Johnson, president; Jeannette Kawulok, vice president; Barbara Fleming, secretary. We have had some good 14 parties. Our first one was Hallowe’en when we joined with the Primary room. Mr. McCormick played for us while we had our parade of masks. We scared Mrs. Aken’s room when we marched in. Darlene Fleming, Norma Hauf and Richard Masters won the prizes for the most horrible looking masks. At Christmas we gave a play, “A Visit to Santa Claus,” at the hall. Everyone en- joyed it. Several from our room helped the Primary Room with their Christmas play too. We were delighted with the beautiful costumes Mrs. Belding and the Home Eco- nomics girls made for us. Everyone thought our costumes were wonderful. Our most exciting party was when we surprised our teachers. We gave each of them an appropriate card with a message of appreciation and a beautiful letter opener bearing the bucking horse insignia of Wyoming. We had plenty of ice cream and home made cookies. Another good party was a colonial flap-jack party when our teachers fed us New England style pancakes with real Vermont maple syrup. Our last party was a fine spring picnic which we held at Richard Rubottom’s ranch. We had plenty to eat and spent our time playing games. In athletics, Richard Masters, David Haliowell and Richard Lyman have gone out for basketball. Richard Masters, David Hallowed, Jeannette Kawulok and Barbara Fleming read the most books from our approved list. During the year we made many nice posters and maps. Richard Rubottom did the best lettering. Barbara Fleming won the prize for having the highest average for the year in social studies. During the year our room received new Thorndike dictionaries and some new music albums. The last half of the year we’ve enjoyed joining with Mrs. Aken’s room twice a week to learn our senior choir songs under Mrs. Marjorie Owens. Several from our room are taking piano lessons too. We are glad it is spring and vacation time but if next year can be as happy as this year we will be glad to come back. Impartiality is the life of justice, as justice is of ad good government.—Justinian. Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil so- ciety; and any departure from it, under any circumstance, lies under the suspicion of being no policy at ad.—Burke. 15 Duty is carrying on promptly and faithfully the affairs now before you. It is to fulfill the claims of today.—Goethe. ‘Ptimvuf 1Roo k TEACHER—MRS. DOROTHY UPTON NALIVKA ENROLLMENT First Grade JOHN FIEDOR DAVE FLY CLAYTON SCHILLING EDWARD SEDER WAYNE SELPH Second Grade GARY BOCEK JOYCE COOK PETER DAVIS ED FIEDOR BARBARA HAUF JOHN JOLOVICH CLIFFORD KAUFMAN LYLE KING MARCIA MASTERS JENNIE MATES JACK PAULUS ROBERT PRILL RICHARD STEDER DELMAR WERRE GEORGE WONDRA Third Grade BARBARA ADDLEMAN JAMES BURY LARRY COOK JACK FLEMING LARRY KING EDDIE KUKUCHKA NANCY ROSWADOVSKI MARGIE RUBOTTOM DONALD HAUF DAVID SCHREIBEIS MOTTO: Do your best, always. CLASS COLORS: Red and White. We have had a good time and we’ve learned a great deal. On October 31 we joined with the Intermediate room to have a Hallowe’en party. We had lots of fun and plenty to eat. Much more exciting was our Christmas program at the hall on December 22. We gave an operetta, “Heigh-Ho, It’s Christmas.” Everybody had a part. Mr. McCormick played the music for us. 16 Other parties throughout the year were December 20th, when we all exchanged gifts for Christmas. On February 14 we had a big Valentine box and after we gave out valentines we had ice cream, cookies and candy. Our guests were other members of the faculty, Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. McCormick. Our Easter Egg Hunt was April 3rd and our spring picnic in May at Mr. Rubottom’s. During the year we have added five new members to our class room. They are: Gary Bocek, from Monarch; James Bury from Milwaukie, Oregon; Dave Fly from Kooi, Wyoming; John Jolovich and Jack Paulus from Dayton, Wyoming. Our Honor Roll for the year: Firs t Grade Second Grade Third Grade DAVE FLY WAYNE SELPH PETER DAVIS CLIFFORD KAUFMAN MARCIA MASTERS JACK PAULUS BARBARA ADDLEMAN DONALD HAUF MARGIE RUBOTTOM LARRY KING We’ve had many interesting bulletin board displays throughout the year. We have enjoyed our sand table, too. If any little word of ours can make one life the brighter; If any little song of ours can make one heart the lighter; God help us speak that little word, and take our bit of singing, And drop it in some lonely vale, and set the echoes ringing. LANGUAGE Think all you speak; but speak not all you think: Thoughts are your own; your words are so no more. —Henry Delaune. THOUGHT The key to every man is his thought. Sturdy and defy- ing though he look, he has a helm which he obeys, which is the idea after which all his facts are classified.—Emerson. If, instead of a gem or even a flower, we could cast the gift of a lovely thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.—George Macdonald. 17 One of the most interesting courses in high school is science. Our plans for the future include a complete laboratory, fully equipped. This year’s courses included a Senior Chemistry and Sophomore General Science Class. Photo above shows Professor Lyman demonstrating distillation to some of his students. (fyunmence The Ranchester High School is proud of its Commerce course. It is intended to equip any graduate so that he may succeed in any office job as well as to give him a solid foundation with which to further specialize. The course includes English, mathematics, bookkeeping, typing I and II, shorthand, office practice, social science, science and two electives. All courses were taught this year except office practice and shorthand, which will be taught next year. Our Commerce department has been vastly improved by the purchase of new typewriters. 18 Senlon. “tVomc Sc. A valuable, as well as enjoyable addition to the school curriculum has been Home Economics, a subject not taught here since 1920. This is open to grades seven through twelve and is taught by Mrs. Mary Belding. In addition to cooking, the courses include sewing and home making. Above: Senior group beginning preparation for their faculty supper. Below: The Junior High Home Economics Class. 7ttu ic The finest addition to our school this year has been made through the cooperation of Mrs. Majorie Owens of Sheridan, who, for the last half of the school year, has come twice a week for two full days of music instruction. Mrs. Owens is a graduate of Nebraska University in Lincoln, from which she holds a B. F. A. degree. She is not only a talented musician and competent teacher but is so pleasant and patient that she has become a favorite among us. The school board agreed to sponsor three classes of group instruction. The classes, Mrs. Owen divided into age groups, which include all her piano students from grade five through high school. There are Theory Classes in which stress is laid on ear training, musical terms and fundamentals of harmony. There are two classes of Chorus that have made some fine progress during these past months. Twenty-two from Junior and Senior High are enjoying this work. During “Music Week” the Chorus groups gave a fine exhibition of their half years work and proved to the community the possibilities that lie in a course of well directed music study. Piano lessons through private instruction have been taken by the following: Grades RICHARD MASTERS NORMA HAUF SHIRLEY LEWIS DAVID HALLOWELL JON DAVIS DONA MADRON DONALD GRAHAM High School JULIA A. LYMAN JULIA M. CABLE ROBERTA GOODILL RUTH SCHREIBEIS GEORGIA LEE BURGESS These students plan to continue their piano lessons throughout the summer. Of great Help likewise to the promotion of better music in our school has been the Sheridan Music Club which is a member of the “National Federation of Music Clubs.” The Sheridan chapter chose as their project this year the promotion of music apprecia- tion in Rural Schools of Sheridan County. The ladies raised their money through sale of tickets on a radio-phonograph. Their first favor to Ranchester was in sending Mr. Jack Shields to tune our pianos. Later they presented us with twenty-one copies of the “Blue Book of Songs”, a most usable edition of Standard School songs. The most lavish contribution was their gift of an electric victrola and several al- bums of records. These albums had been especially requested for the lower grades with the belief that if proper attention was given this vital subject in the primary room a foundation for appreciation can then be formed that can be fully developed in the later grades. The albums include some fine recordings of folk songs and dances, standard marches and lighter symphonic suites. Early in the school year the board purchased “On Wings of Song,” books required for teaching the senior and junior choir songs. All the grades have done well in learn- ing the songs for this school year and of course have enjoyed many of the other selec- tions as well. The Sheridan Club has started a library of records which will be available to us next year. They will be checked out as one does library books, through the county super- intendent’s office. In every way the further enjoyment and appreciation of music looks bright for our school. Judge not thy friend till thou standest in his place.—Hillel. It is a good thing to be rich, and a good thing to be strong, But it is a better thing to be loved of many friends.—Euripides. Of what shall a man be proud if he is not proud of his friends?—Stevenson. Books are the true levellers. They give to all, who will faithfully use them, the society, the spiritual presence, of the best and greatest of our race.—W. E. Channing. 21 THE OUTSTANDING COMPOSITION FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE YEAR icterica d (ZoHtri utuui fax PextHOMCKt Peace We, as Americans, and as a government, are again working for peace. Bitterly, through two wars in thirty years, we have learned the unworkableness of treaties not based on sincerity and trust. Though we are not always willing to follow every new scheme, the American people have had faith, and by contributions in money, talent, and service have shown the world we are not aggressive. We prefer to live by just deci- sions, so that all people might live without fear. Today we realize more profoundly than ever that any mistake we, or any other nation make, causes trouble everywhere. History shows that nations keep repeating the same mistakes. These often lead to war and sorrow that eventually must be settled, after all, at a so-called “peace table.” Because that which diplomats have written and called “peace” has merely been the seeds of more war, America realizes she must take her place in leadership among nations and can no longer be indifferent should oppression reappear. Early America grew re- spected and great because the people were willing to follow leaders who then united in their contributions to give us our “American way of life.” Their principles we offer now a? a basis for living in harmony with all peoples. Our present leaders are, in a sense, the descendants of our country’s founders. They, too, we offer with their talents and our heritage to help the world lay aside suspicion and hatred. What we have done in the past is but a stepping stone to what me must do now. This country is one nation. It is under one peaceable, workable government, thru which it has progressed to be a leader of nations. This country is not one race, religion, or belief. It is a combination of many peoples, religions and ideals. It could have been foty eight nations instead of forty eight states that could have been in constant turmoil among themselves and other peoples. It could have been, like the Balkans, “a pot that brews trouble”. Instead, our history of achievements proves that with united efforts we can peacefully settle our differences. We can take the best of many ideas and make them into a powerful family of free and happy people who are the envy of the world. Our greatest contribution then, is not our wealth, or even our sacrifices. It is the working model of our glorious past. This includes the very basis of mankind’s dreams and history’s failures—equality and justice under the law, and freedom from tyranny and aggression. These, and much more, have been our blessings for over a century and a half. We offer them now with whole hearted unselfishness to a distracted world. We, as a people, offer willingness to accept the necessary changes in our own traditions, if these changes are for the eventual benefit of all minkind. We offer our leaders to co- operate and work out with the peace makers of the earth a world that includes the se- curity that is America’s. CATHERINE FEIDOR JUNIOR Ranchester High School. 22 (This paper placed first in Sheridan County in the essay contest conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. March 15, 1947) THE OUTSTANDING COMPOSITION FROM THE GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE YEAR 7 Jlte 7( en 1 See 7«£e rftHeri ui 'yUay When I see the American flag, I think first of the days of the Revolutionary War, when Betsy Ross made the first flag. Whjn I think of its making I see the stars ap- pearing on the blue horizon as the flag grew with territorial progress. I think, too, of the contribution of each new territory in exchange for the equality of statehood. The flag stands as a symbol of national growth, power, and influence, of union and of liberty. The red stands for valor, the white for purity and the idealism of broth- erhood and peace. The blue is for truth, proved by our history to be a way of tolerant living among the peoples who have made America. I think these qualities fit America perfectly because it is of such that the United States is composed. I think of the innumerable stories of friendships both close and distant, and, most interesting of all, the stories of the steadfast, determination, the tireless courage, gallant- ry, and the concentrated devotion of the patriotic Americans who fought and, if need be died, to make America what it is and stands for today. I think of the Civil War where in many places brother fought brother, though each fought for the ideals that the flag had always meant to him. I think of the first World War where men again fought and many died for the same ideals. But most deeply stamped in my mind, because it took place during my life time are the battles and the terrible devastation caused by the second World War. All this may only be a small part to what it will mean in the future. I think, too, that because of the nations’ failing to be truthful and fair, the flag has seen too much sor- row. Because sorrow and bloodshed have followed the flag, may we add to its historical meanings a new thought of understanding tmd brotherly love among all nations? Then our flag will forever be a symbol of happiness and faith to the peoples of other coun- tries as well as to ourselves! DALE SCHILLING. Grade 8 (This paper was submitted to the D. A. R. Essay Contest to be judged May 15. 1947 as the representa- tive paper from Ranchester School) 21 7t ii6enluie The wind-blown scraggy tree Will at timberline remain While whipped with winter snows, Is soothed by springtime rain. Its roots of life are gracefully gnarled About stones strong and fine Branches green above them sing The lonesome song of timberline. This ugly monarch of the mountainside Finding solace in the night Is revealed by glaring morning sun, A ravaged beaten sight. Life too will stamp its print Upon a young firm heart But as the tree at timberline, We too must do our part. Let us go into the world Standing straight to life As the beaten scraggly pine tree, Facing trouble and the strife. —By Jan Lyman, Junior Class. You see youth as a joyous thing About which love and laughter cling; Youth as a joyous elf Who sings sweet songs to please himself; You see his laughing, sparkling eyes To take earth’s wonder and surprise You think him free from cares and woes, And naught of fears you think he knows; You see him walk, naively bold You glimpse these things, for you are old. But I, I see him otherwise— An unknown fear within his eyes. He works and plays, and never knows Where he is called, or why he goes. Each youth sustains within his breast A vague and infinite unrest. He goes about in still alarm With shrounded future on his arm, With longing that can find no tongue. I see him thus, for I am young. —Anonymous. 7 S cUl ‘Paw. My friend, have you heard of the town of Yawn On the banks of the River Slow, Where blooms the Wait-a-while flower fair And Sometimes-or-others scent the air And the soft Go-eisies grow? It lies in the valley of W.hat’s-the-use In the province of Let-’er-slide. That tired feeling is natural there It’s the home of the listless “I don’t care” Where the Put-it-offs abide. 24 25 Sfronte The Ranchester Rustlers started their 1946-47 basketball conference as scheduled on December 20, when they defeated the Rozet Mustangs on the local floor by a score of 31-25. The Rustlers took an early lead in the game and led as victors all the way. The Rustlers then tangled with the Sheridan Colts on Jan. 7 and started the new year right by defeating them by a score of 36-23. On Jan. 10 the Rustlers continued their pace by defeating the Big Horn Rams to the tune of 39-20. Jan. 11 the Rustlers jour- neyed to Clearmont where they suffered their first conference setback when the Pan- thers downed the Rustlers 35-26. The Rustlers took an early lead in the first quarter and managed to hold it most of the way through the first two periods but the Panthers came back strong in the last half to stage a rally which the Rustlers couldn’t stop in time to save themselves. The Rustlers then took the Dayton Elks into camp on Jan. 14 and they defeated them 35-8. On Jan. 17 the Rustlers journeyed to Arvada where they turned in a very close victory by defeating the Arvada Pirates 29-24. The game was nip and tuck all the way through but the Rustlers managed to come out on top. On Jan. 24 the Rustlers racked up another conference win by defeating a snappy Upton team on the local floor by a score of 23-17. The game was close all the way through the first three periods with never more than 3 or 4 points difference but in the last quarter the Rustlers staged a rally which could not be stopped and again came out on top, but with due respect for their opponents. A week later bruised knees, sore ankles, colds, empty stomachs, and purses were a few of the prices paid for victory and defeat by the rugged Rustlers on their three day trek into northeastern Wyoming. They left Ranchester on the morning of Jan. 27 for a three-day trip which took them to Upton, Rozet and Moorcroft. Everyone was in high spirits when we hit Upton but a little of their pride was gone by the end of the first half because the Rustlers were on the short end of 7 to 4 count. During the half Coach Lyman gave his boys a big pep talk and inspired the Rustlers to stage a comeback in the last quarter to take a thrilling victory by a score of 20-17. The next evening the Rustlers journeyed to Rozet where they downed the fighting Mustangs to the tune of 33 to 24. The game was close all the way through the first two periods with the Rustlers clinging to a 16 to 15 lead at half time. The Rustlers, though, warmed up in the second half and had little trouble thereafter in turning in another victory over the Mustangs. The last night this trip found the Rustlers tangling with the Moorcroft Wolves. This game was pactically a repetition of a previous game played between the two teams at Clearmont on Dec. 13 when the Wolverines downed the Rustlers by a score of 24-21 after two overtime periods being played. This game ended with the score tied up at the end of the regular playing time at 22-22. At the end of a thrilling 3 minute overtime period, which was packed full of thrills, the Wolverines, by making a fast basket, knock- ed off a 26-24 victory. Three days later, while the Rustlers were still licking their wounds suffered in the Moorcroft game, they tangled with the Arvada Pirates. Luck was more favorable this time and the final score was 28-13. This game put the Rustlers back in the winning streak and they managed to stay there on Feb. 8 when they blasted the Hulett Red Devils by a score of 33 to 10. The Rustlers put up a very stiff defense in this game in that they held Hulett scoreless during the first two periods. On Feb. 11 the Rustlers journeyed to Dayton where they played their poorest per- formance of the season. The Rustlers just couldn’t get their sights fixed right but man- aged to come out on the long end of a 27 to 20 count after one of the most nerve rak- ing games of the season. On Feb. 14 the Rustlers gained revenge on the Moorcroft “Wolves” by defeating them by a score of 23-17 after a hard fought battle. The Rustlers took an early lead but were never far ahead at any time; several times the lead dwindled down to almost an- other tie. Feb. 19 found the Rustlers headed for Big Horn to tangle with the “Rams” in what the Rustlers called “the Cracker Box.” The Rustlers had little trouble in downing the Rams as they smothered them under to the tune of 34-11. The real test came to the Rustlers on Feb. 21 when they tangled with the Clearmont Panthers on the local floor. The game was a knock-down drag-out fight all the way and proved to be the best and most exciting game of the season for either team. The Rust- lers led the Panthers for the first three periods but the Panthers came fighting back in the fourth to take a 22-21 victory from the Rustlers which virtually served up the crown for the Clearmont “Panthers.” The largest crowd in the history of the school was on hand to witness the game, which proved to be the most tense game played in Ranchester in a good many years. The following week on Feb. 28 the Rustlers journeyed to Sheridan to play the Colts in their last game of the season before the district tounament. The Rustlers displayed their spirit by branding the Colts with a 31 to 13 victory. In the last half the “Rust- lers” displayed their defensive power by holding the “Colts” to two free throws. On March 5 the Rustlers packed their bags and rolled up their bedrolls and pulled out for the District tournament at Gillette. Their first game was with Big Horn at 10:00 A. M. Thursday. The Rustlers displayed their power by taking the Rams into camp, 39 to 10. This win put the Rustlers into the semi-finals where they had to play Moorcroft to earn the right to play for the championship. In a close and hard fought battle the Moorcroft Wolves defeated the Rustlers, 27 to 23. The Rustlers were not se- riously threatened until the last quarter when the team was weakened by the loss of Jer- ry Dierks who left the game on fouls. The Wolves staged a rally which couldn’t be stop- ped. The Rustlers then had to play the Hulett Red Devils to see who would get the right to play for third and fourth. The Rustlers had little trouble in defeating the Red Devils in that they defeated them 44 to 24. The Rustlers then played Upton for third and fourth places. After a close and hard fought defensive battle for both teams the Rustlers managed to come out on the long end of a 24 to 16 count to take third place in the tour- nament. The Rustlers returned to Ranchester with colds, pneumonia, bruises, floor burns but above all, a trophy. Bert Johnston came down with pneumonia the day after we got home and was sent to the hospital. He was not able to make the trip to the State tournament at Laramie. Despite the fact that the Rustlers only took third place they made a commendable showing in athletic statistics. They made the highest percentage of free throws of any team at the tourney by making good 57% of their throws. In the point making depart- ment Jerry Dierks was second high in making a total of 44 points and Ray Johnston was third with 42 points. Pat Folan of Upton took first place in the scoring department with 49 points. Bright and early on March 18, the Rustlers started on their long journey to Lara- mie where they were to meet the Guernsey “Longhorns” in the state tournament. Aft- er a close and hard game, the Rustlers were defeated, 24-31. The Rustlers then played Glenrock. After a four-point lead at the half, Glenrock staged a rally in the third quar- ter that ended in another Rustler defeat. Final score was 43-35. This defeat eliminated the Rustlers but they stayed for the rest ot the tournament and took in the games and other recreations. 28 This brought the 1946-1947 basketball season to a close, so the tired but happy Rust- lers packed away their suits until next year. Every credit goes to Coach Lyman for his knowledge, solid understanding, pati- ence and helpful suggestions for individual and collective improvement. He has built up a good team and in doing so has used every available boy in school, thereby proving what can be done with basketball in a small school. At no time has the coach, or his team, lost the idea that good sportsmanship and fair play is the ultimate goal in school athletics. Through this season of wins and de- feats we learned a great deal more about basketball than we had dreamed the game could teach. It has been the best and most enjoyable season any of us can ever remem- ber. We want to thank our coach for the many hours of extra time he gave us in train- ing and kindly criticism. We take this opportunity to say that even when we might have seemed non-cooperative we were always with him one hundred per cent. —Raymond Johnston (?o H Ke uiatiott t Ok t e “Plcujcta JERRY DIERKS-- Despite a knee injury which he suffered early in the season which kept him from playing in several games, Jerry did a very fine job for the team. He was especially rated for his fine defensive work and under the basket work on offense. He was a very good shot from the corners and did fine work on tip-in shots and clearing the back board. He usually played defensive guard and offensive forward or center. RAY JOHNSTON- Ray was the captain of the team and is regarded by many as the best performer on the floor. He was a dependable man at either defense or offense and played any posi- tion with equal ease. He was usually the one who set up the plays on offense. He was a good shot from any place on the floor and was also good on tip-in shots and clearing the back board. BERT JOHNSTON- Bert’s job was holding down a forward position both offensively and defensively. He was very good at shooting from the side and the fact that he is left handed made him especially hard to be stopped. Bert coould hit the basket from almost any place. DON JOHNSON- Although this is Don’s first year of basketball he did a very fine job. He usually held down the forward position on defense and usually played guard on offense. Although he did not score many points he did a dandy job from the feeder’s position and did a good defensive job as well. ARNOLD TSCHIRGI— Arnold also played his first year of basketball in a praiseworthy manner. He did especially well on defense and in getting rebounds off the backboard. He was a good shot from the corners and will be a hard man to watch in future years. Arnold usually played defensive guard or offensive center or forward. BOB HAUF- Bob usually played defensive guard and offensive center or forward. He did a good job at defensive guard and was a hard man to get around. This is Bob’s second year of basketball and he will be a man that will bear watching during the next years. JIM STRAIT- Jim played his first year of basketball this year. He was unable to play in several games because of a dislocated hip but when he did play he did a good defensive job. His lack of experience in ball handling handicapped his offensive work but he did a good defensive job as guard. ‘29 7 Sa tf ccttCeM The Ranchester Junior High Basketball Team The Ranchester Junior High Basketball Team this year were as fol- lows: Captain, Robert Lyman, guard, No.3; Raymond Kawulok, guard, No. 7; Douglas McLean, guard. No. 8; Tommy Fiedor, forward. No. 9; Eugene Fackenthall, forward, No. 4; Henry Seder, center, No. 14; Ix)ren King, forward, No. 5; Donald Graham, No. 10, and Dale Schilling, center, No. 6. The team had a very successful season with ten wins and seven losses. We went on two trips to Buffalo but lost both times, and Buffalo Junior Team came to Ranches- ter twice where they won one game, and lost one. The Lodge Grass Junior High Team paid us a visit December 5th and beat us badly. We also made trips to Clearmont, Big Horn, Dayton and Monarch. We beat Clearmont, Dayton and Monarch, but we lost to Big Horn. On March 28th we went to Buffalo to the Junior High Basketball Tourna- ment. We had a great time and met a lot of other boys. We played Monarch first and beat them 18 to 11. Our record game was with Upton and we beat them 23 to 11. This put us into the finals but Big Horn won first place by beating us 23 to 11. We came out second best and received a nice-looking trophy to add to our show case. We all feel we’ve made great progress this school year and have high est hopes for next year’s season. —ROBERT LYMAN. 30 Pefi In October, 1946 the Pep Club was reorganized with the officers as follows: President: Dorothy Kawulok Vice President: Catherine Fiedor Secretary-Treasurer: Elaine Kawulok Cheerleaders: Betty Goodill and Roberta Goodill. Sponsor: Mrs. Belding The Pep Club began its activities by serving at the Democratic Rally in late Octo- ber. We opened our real activities on Dec. 5, when our boys played a game with Lodge Grass. Much cheering and good spirit were put into this game. In order to raise money to take us to the Gillette tournament we sold refreshments at later games. By the middle of February sufficient funds were raised and we were all set to go. Early on March 6, Mr. Paustian and Mrs. Schreibeis loaded down their cars with nine girls and Mrs. Belding and started for Gillette. The girls stayed at the Kola Tepee Cabins and cooked their own meals in the cabins. Our cheerleaders this season were Roberta and Betty Lou Goodill. Their enthusiasm was an example to the whole club and we had many nice compliments on their pep and ability. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Victory, Victory is our cry, Are we in it? Well, I guess!! Ranchester High School Yes, Yes, Yes. Purple and Gold, fight, fight, Purple and Gold, fight, fight, Who fight? We fight!!! Purple and Gold, fight, fight. p. 4. This year a new organization was formed by the Ranchester girls called the Future Homemakers of America.” The Future Homemakers of America is a new youth organi- zation planned by high school home economics girls and was officially organized in June, 1945 through a series of twelve regional meetings scattered throughout the United States. There were over one hundred thousand members the first year of the national organiza- tion. T he Wyoming association has thirty-nine active chapters with a membership of 1,207. There are eight purposes of the club. They are as follows: 1. To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. 8. To further interest in home economics. Members participating are as follows: Senior Members Elaine Kawulok Dorothy Kawulok Georgia Burgess Ruth Schreibeis Julia Ann Lyman Roberta Goodill Helen Kukuchka Kathleen Sperl Catherine Fiedor Julia Cable Junior Betty Lou Goodill Margaret Kukuchka Mary Ann Mates Carol Zawikie Shirley Lewis Members Lorna King Dona Madron Beverly Barbula Dorothy Zawikie Joan Fiedor President Vice President Secretary Treasurer . ... Parliamentarian Editor Historian Song Leader Officers Elaine Kawulok Dorothy Kawulok Helen Kukuchka Roberta Goodill Catherine Fiedor Georgia Lee Burgess .............................. Julia Mae Cable Kathleen Sperl MOTTO: Toward New Horizons FLOWER: Red Rose COLORS: Red and White 32 The Ranchester Future Homemakers of America girls were initiated Friday, Janu- ary 31st by the Buffalo chapter. The meeting was in the school-room which had been decorated with the red and white colors. At one end of the room was a white linen cov- ered table with the F. H. A. flower, the Red Rose, as a centerpiece. Two red and two white tapers were placed on the table representing the number of years the F. H. A. has been in existence. Chairs were placed at the opposite end of the room for initiates, chap- ter mothers, sponsors, and guests. After the meeting Julia Mae Cable read a skit which was enjoyed by all the girls. The girls danced and later refreshments of jello and cake were served. Shortly after our organizing, our project was making favors for the patients’ trays at the Sheridan County Memorial Hospital. We made them for the holidays, George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. On February 19, the senior chapter of the F. H. A. initiated the junior chapter of ten members. After the initiation, songs were sung and a skit was given by Helen Ku- kuchka. The mothers of both chapters were invited to attend the initiation. The girls served ice cream and cookies. Before becoming an active chapter, we had as a project, making costumes for the Christmas play. Also, at Christmas time, western Christmas cards were sold by the F. H. A. girls. Fifteen dollars was made from this project. During March and April the club prepared the Monday night dinners for the Tongue River Rotary Club. The money thus raised will be used to send Ranchester representa- tives to the state F. H. A. Convention at Laramie next year. F H A CREED We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage, And high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking Old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes. Homes for America's future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything That is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage. And high hope. Student @ouuctC The Student Council was organized early in the school year. The following were elected officers: Jerry Dierks, president; Julia Ann Lyman, vice president; Catherine Feidor, secretary; Arnold Tschirgi, treasurer; and Douglas McLean, 7th and 8th repre- sentative. They have been a willing and ready group. The fact that their actual amount of business has been small is complimentary for their inactivity was due to the lack of difficulties or misunderstandings throughout the school year. The Council planned the school parties and picked the pictures to be shown. flection,-Se ta r Play CAST FROM “ALL ON ACCOUNT OF LUELLA” On Friday evening, November 22, the Junior and Senior classes presented to an unusually appreciative audience their play: “All on Account of Luella,” by Richard Paul- ding. Though the entire cast merits genuine praise, the audience will long remember Ray- mond Johnston’s portrayal of “Stukey” as being played as competently and effectively as though he was a veteran actor. Entirely at ease, he carried the lead with credit to himself and to the school. 34 The entire cast was as follows: William Hopper, a small-town business man....................James Strait Emily, his wife.........................................Georgia Burgess Luella, the spoiled eldest daughter......................Elaine Kawulok Caroline, the eighteen year old daughter................Julia Ann Lyman Stukey Hopper, the sixteen year old son.................Raymond Johnston Daisy Hopper, the youngest daughter........................Kathleen Sperl Miss Harriet Hopper, the old maid sister of Mr. Hopper and the High School teacher....................................Ruth Schreibeis Jerry Deane, the coach of the football team..................Jerry Dierks Hilda, the Hopper’s buxom maid .........................Dorothy Kawulok Olaf, Hilda’s Swedish boyfriend.............................Robert Hauf Slim Somers, Stukey’s best pal................................Don Johnson Nicholas Von Rudolph, alias Senor Ramon Panatella, a plumber who becomes seriously involved.............................Bert Johnston Briefly, the play gave the rapidly accumulating difficulties “Stukey,” star football player, had in overcoming the prejudices his Aunt Harriet had against the game. She was about to be elected principal of the High School and was backed in her decisions by her brother, “Stukey’s” father. Complications arose when Luella, Stukey’s older sister, fell in love with the coach, Jerry Deane. An able piece of acting was done by Nick, the German plumber, who “Stukey” and his friend, Slim, disguise as Senor Panatella, a wealthy Cuban coffee grow- er, whom they set as bait for Luella. The ruse finally worked but not until endless scenes of hilarious complications gave the audience a three-hour run of genuine laughter. Who will ever forget Hilda and Olaf and the broken water faucet? “Das wahsser laft uber! Der hahn ist kaput! Komm Schnell! And, “If,” as B. Franklin might have said, “You wish a moral—?”; here are “Stu- key’s” famous words: “Life is not all beer and skittles.” The only way to have a friend is to be one.—Emerson. It is only the great hearted who can be true friends; the mean, the cowardly, can never know what true friendship means.—Kingsley. 35 He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare; And he who has an enemy will meet him everywhere—From the Arabic ‘ utc6e4ten, Throughout the school year the Rustler staff, with Dorothy Kawulok as editor, has worked hard to put out a representative news sheet each quarter that contains the six weeks’ happenings throughout the school. Mi’s. Bolding was chosen faculty advisor and the typing and printing has been done by Mrs. Aken’s second year typing students. Other members of the Rustler staff include Elaine Kawulok, social editor; Raymond Johnston, sports editor; Jerry Dierks, features, and Bert Johnston, gossip. Worthy of special mention are two original covers; the lone log cabin scene of the October issue by Betty Lou Goodill and the Christmas cover by Julia Ann Lyman. Dorothy Kawulok will be remembered as a conscientious editor, having given much thought and time in giving the district a worthy school paper. Bert Johnston, her most able assistant, has proved himself an expert on “gossip,” which is a pretty word for this specialty. Some representative items from the year’s issues are: NEW FLAGS A few years ago the Senior Class donated money toward purchasing two new flags for the gymnasium. These flags are the Wyoming State flag and United States flag. These arrived last week and are indeed a fine addition to our school. They are of finest workmanship, bordered in gold fringe and equipped with substantial stands. TEACHER’S RECEPTION Dr. Schunk of Sheridan showed some unusual moving pictures of the Big Horn mountains. Some of the most beautiful were scenes of autumn, and summer rainstorms with rainbows. Several fine shots were made of almost inaccessible lakes. Mr. H. J. Paustain, President of the Farm Bureau, gave a welcome address to the teachers. He then introduced each teacher. They told how they liked Ranchester and the school. Then Mr. Paustain called on some of the merchants and farmers of Ran- chester. A lunch of cake, ice cream and coffee was served. Before the lunch the parents had a pleasant time introducing themselves. The parents went home pleased with the teach- ers that would be teaching their children in the coming year. —Ruth Schreibeis; Oct. issue. PICTURE PROJECTOR In late October the school received our Devry 16 millimeter sound projector. It is one of the most adaptable machines for school work since either silent or sound films may be used and it can be converted into a public address system. The record playing attachment permits it to be used for school dances or concerts. Throughout the school year about twenty full length films will be shown in the Hall. This will help pay for the machine. In addition many educational films will be shown on various classes. —Kathleen Sperl; Oct. issue. All the rooms of the Ranchester School participated in the international gift box program which is sponsored by the Junior Red Cross. Gifts this year stressed health and 36 educational items such as: soap, tooth brush, tooth paste or powder, pencils, crayons, wash cloths, etc. We hope that our small donation helped somewhere to meet the emer- gency needs of European children. We, certainly, paused to think of the problems of the less fortunate children of other lands.—Dec. issue. Many kindly thanks go to our congenial Sheridan Carnegie Library librarian, Mrs. McClintock and her patient assistants, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Stuart. All the school year they have been helpful with time and suggestions in giving us suitable references. Mr. McCormick has had charge in getting books that would best correlate with our studies, as well as outside reading books. By the erd of the school year we shall have reported nearly 500 complete readings of various bocks. The Junior High read twice as many good reference books as has the High School. It is inevitable that this will be to their advantage and will help them in understanding and appreciating the forthcoming higher subjects.—May issue. During the school year the Jr. High Social Science Class developed quite an enthus- iasm for saving stamps. Our teacher especially called our attention to the many com- merative issues of the famous people we have been studying. Good starts on collections have been made by Shirley Lewis, Dorothy Zawicki, Eugene Fackenthall and Frank Ku- kuchka. We hope next year to organize a regular “stamp club” and get a stamp of each issue as they come out.—April issue. A most satisfactory affair that merited whole hearted praise from the guests was the supper given the faculty and the school board in the music room of the high school, Thursday evening, March 13th. The Senior Home Economics Class were the hostesses. They carried off the honors to perfection and received many compliments on their table arrangement, the service, and the food. Tables and place cards earned the St. Patrick motif and the menu in- cluded fruit cocktail, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, biscuits, tomato aspic salad, gingerbread with whipped creajm and coffee. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lyman, Mr. and Mrs. Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nal- ivka, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Aken, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Tschirgi, Mr. and Mrs. John McCormick.—March issue. CLIPPINGS FROM THE “GOSSIP COLUMN” An experiment of dubious outcome was conducted behind closed doors of the school building on the evening of March 13. It seems that in order to pass the primary score card in home economics the girls had to prove they could boil a pot of tea and see at least one potato cooked without poisoning anyone. Several of the more noble citizens, in- cluding the faculty, submitted themselves as guinea pigs to taste the girls’ concoctions. It is reported that everyone “gommed” their entire portions and that Mr. Lyman after worrying down three plates full, and one whole chicken, was told there was no more since some scraps had to be left to feed the boy friends who came for the girls. After all, we suspect the real purpose of this course is to teach the girls how to catch a husband.—March issue. Notice to lower classmen: Before criticizing your girl friend’s faults, remember it may have been these very defects which prevented her from catching a new boy friend.—May issue. Don’t flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagree- able things to your intimates. The nearer you came into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become. Except in cases of necessity, which are rare, leave your friend to learn unpleasant things from his enemies: they are ready enough to tell him.—Holmes. 37 MR. AND MRS. LEWIS A most pleasant association for the entire school has been through the help and cooperation of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lewis who have worked hard and faithfully to keep the building in good order and to have our hot lunches ready on time. These jobs have been long and tiring and although the school boasts of its two new stokers, it has required much patience and constant attention to keep both the school and the Hall presentable and warm. Mrs. Lewis especially at the beginning of the term, was inconvenienced by not having enough equipment. Mid-semester however saw the installation of a big hot water tank and an ample Philco ice box. In February one hun- dred new “navy trays” were purchased. Elaine Kawulok and Roberta Goodill have been Mrs. Lewis’ helpers. The Hot Lunch program has served an average of 75 meals each day, or over 12,000 lunches this year. Food cost this year approximately $1800 and the meals included the use of 7200 quarts of milk, 2800 loaves of bread, 3000 pounds of potatoes, 2880 oranges, and 3600 eggs. CLIPPINGS from the GOSSIP COLUMN—Cont. It is still an unanswered question why some of the R. H. S. students didn’t arrive home until midnight when the Feshman Party was over.—October issue. We wonder how Don J. trained his girl friends—all he does is whistle and out they come! He is a smiling, very good natured, sleepy-eyed boy. He can tell you all about work- ing. The boys and girls all like him and his smile is very charming, especially to the girls. He enjoys honking his horn late at night, especially in front of the Goodill residence. The thing he enjoys most is getting to bed early. They call him Ruben. We hear that a generation ago a boy would walk to see his girl. “Now,” says Don, “If she doesn’t come running when I honk the horn, I change girls!” The world pro- gresses !—November Issue. 38 The Rustler Staff • The jokes in this section we dedicate to three classes of people: 1. People who can enjoy a good joke, for we hope some of our jokes are good. 2. People who can enjoy a poor joke, for we fear some of our jokes may be of that variety. 3. People who can’t enjoy any kind of a joke. Of course, they don’t deserve any consi- deration at all, but we are so sorry for them that we are going to include them anyway. The three rah, rah, rah boys F. H. A. CALENDAR PERSONALITIES CLASSES HUMOR FEATURES SNAPSHOTS ADVERTISING ScAaol @aCe uUvi SEPTEMBER 16— “As I look into your smiling faces . . 17— Bert Johnston sets tempo for the year by introducing senior slogan: “We never heard of it!” 18— Ranchester Farm Bureau and Women’s Club hold reception for teachers. 25—R. H. S. study group (?) explores Tongue River Canyon. 27—(Very sad) Dorothy to Elaine: “Oh he’ll come back some day. Elaine, on Dorothy’s shoulder: “Yes. but he won’t be the same sweet boy!” 30—7th and 8th Grades choose “Fat Son’’ as mascot for the term: Girls pledge half their dinners to him for first quarter. OCTOBER 3— State Teacher’s Convention at Casper. 4— Little boys camp out, causing some concern among parents. 5— Big boys (censored) 13—Freshmen do homage to upper classmen. Student body initiate Freshmen on hamburger fry at Tongue River Canyon. 18—Hunting season telling on principal. 21— An uneventful day; everyone angels. 22— Publicity! Dorothy gets out first issue of “Rustler.” 23— Governor Hunt personally greets “Pep Club”, and others. 25—Pep Club gets FAT check from Democrats! 28— R. H. S. goes Hollywood; begin on “Luella . 29— First introduction to Oscar.” 31—Junior High Halloween Party. NOVEMBER 1—“Please mister, buy a pencil!” 5—Election Day. no riots. 9—Same spuds for dinner—Drink your milk! 10— Please buy another pencil! 11— Our “intelligencia” take off for Sheridan football game. 12— Professor Lyman gives debate on “folly vs. virtue. 22—Junior-Senior class play proclaimed a “howling success.” 28-29—Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2—David Hallowell formally admitted into Big Boys’ Circle. Henceforth is “grown up” in class. 5—Basketball season opens. Ranchester vs. Lodge Grass, here. Pep Club debut 7— Pep Club dance, without the pep. 8— Pep Club decide imported men are a better deal. 10—Ranchester-Buffalo Junior High game at Buffalo. “Not too late to give pencils for Christmas.” 13- 14—Clearmont Tournament. 18— Explosion in Chemistry lab. Bert discovers sodium. 19— R. H. S. number one “love-interest” busts! 20— Ranchester-Rozet game; Ranchester Junior High-Buffalo game. here. 22—Primary operetta “Heigh Ho. It’s Christmas and Intermediate play “A Visit to Santa Claus” presented at Hall. Treats for all . . . 24— Santa comes to all the good boys and girls and, contrary to tradition, comes to the bad ones too! 25— Christmas vacation. At least we get a week! JANUARY 2— Formal accusation of our being full of holiday spirits. 3— School movie: “Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” 4— Lodge Grass Tournament at Lodge Grass. 7— Ranchester Junior High vs. Buffalo Junior High. Ranchester Rustlers vs. Sheridan Colts here. 8— Teachers spread nasty rumors of mid-semester exams! 10— Ranchester Junior High vs. Big Horn Junior High. Ranchester vs. Big Horn, here. 11— Ranchester Junior High vs. Clearmont Junior High at Clearmont. 14— Ranchester vs Dayton, here. 16— Roberta: “Can’t go; Gotta study for exams. 17— Ranchester Junior High vs. Monarch Junior High at Monarch. Pep Club teaches Baby Rustlers to dance. Ranchester Rustlers win over Arvada at Arvada. 22— Near riot at NU; Back door loses hinges! Kitchen shower by primary room for Miss Upton. 23— McCormick gets book report from Jim Strait. Exams finally over. 40 24—Baby Rustlers play Monarch here. High School team plays Upton. End of semester—no school! 26—The Rustler congratulates the “birds and the goon.” 28—Noisy neighbors move in; Mrs. Owens brings culture to Ranchester High. 30— Ranchester vs Upton at Upton. The Rustlers carry their good name into distant places. 31— Rustlers vs. Rozet. Rustlers rustle about Gillette. F. H. A. Girls initiated by Buffalo Chapter. FEBRUARY 1—Ranchester vs. Moorcroft at Moorcroft. The “Rustlers” rustle home, mellowed and shorn. The larger lambs have slumber (?) party. 3— Jerry Dierks showered with glory; is elected annual editor! 4— Ranchester Jr. High vs. Holy Name. Ranchester vs. Arvada, here. 10— Rustler Editor sends his agents for ads. 11— Jan and Don lose sample cases in dime store. Kathleen brings scent of roses to school but fails to pass her candy. 13— One of our girls changes horses in the middle of stream. 14— intermediate and Primary valentine party at school. Junior valentine party at hall. 17—Ranchester Junior High vs. Buffalo Junior High at Buffalo. 19—Senior F. H. A. initiate Junior F. H. A. 21—Ranchester Junior High vs. Clearmont Junior High. Ranchester Rustlers vs. Clearmont Panthers. 27— Jess shaves for portrait; Mrs. Aken mistakes him for one of the seniors. 28— Junior High Tournament at Buffalo. Ranchester vs. Sheridan Colts at Sheridan. Felt pretty bad didn’t you Don? MARCH 6- 7-8—Gillette Tournament. 7— Elaine outdid her competitors; proof produced that she is “walked home.” 10— School resembles morgue. Sheridan Music Club presents electric victrola. 11— School resembles two morgues. Teachers relax. 12— Just another lazy day. 13— Senior Home Ec. give faculty and school board dinner. 14— Catherine Fiedor wins county American Legion Auxiliary contest. Wc give liberal suggestions as to how to spend her ten dollars. 15— Bob Haufs birthday party nipped in the bud. 19-20-21—State Basketball Tournament at Laramie. 24—Muscle bound basketball players take up spring fever as secondary excuse against study. APRIL 1—Don Johnson seen going home with text book under his arm. 4—Talent budding. “Moaning” discovered to be Mrs. Owen’s Glee Club singing on key. 14—Goal for next six weeks: “To get by till May 23.” 19—“Rustler Ball.” My feet still hurt! County Spelling Contest 21—One of our prominent student body charged with “trifling. 30—Seniors show slight signs of “dignity.” MAY 5—Music Week. Mrs. Owens presents some of her local talent. 16—The “tomorrow” we were scared of “yesterday” sure is here! 18—Seniors listen to Baccalaureate Sermon. Who would have believed such virtuous expressions were pos- sible! 21— Commencement. 22— Don wins. He didn’t study after all! 23— Every cloud has its silver lining and after the dark preceding weeks there dawns a bright day. To the seniors it is achievement; to the faculty, reminiscence: to the underclassmen, aspiration! Our curtain falls on a happy school year. 41 (2l U6 ‘PiofiAectf In 1963 the world had become completely modern. Television was used for everything. By merely phoning, you could see the person as you would while visiting him. Sometimes I would become quite lonesome for my old schoolmates, as my “maiden-lady” apartment was very bare and bor- ing. One evening I decided to look them up. First I called Baton Rouge, La. There Bert Johnson was president of the world’s most famous Moron Asylum. He was well liked by all his patients because of his ability to have them feel that he was one of them. He was now wearing a black wig and a coat with long tails. It was touching to see how he would sit cross legged on the floor and amuse his patients with “blackjack”, the only thing he really ever learned in old R. H. S. The morons would scream with delight when he’d take their shirts. I then called Mrs. Melvin Swanburger, the former Georgia Lee Burgess, who was a widow and mother of nine, but doing well in the Chicago Opera House. She had a well furnished fifteen room pal- ace. All her children were married to millionaires. She urged me to visit her for a few months. Seeing she was so conveniently fixed to have company, I decided to accept her invitation. After my course with Mrs. Owens, I had developed a rich bass voice and I thought it would be fun to appear in the Civic Opera in a series of duets with the now famous Madam Swanburger. Next I called Hidden Valley, Utah. Here I found Jerry Dierks busy settling disputes among his twelve wives. After listening to Mr. McCormick’s lectures on Mormanism in school, he decided to see how many wives he could acquire. He was having quite a time keeping them satisfactorily clothed, fed, and supplied with hats. He was completely bald and had shrunken considerably in height. He told me he had seen Elaine up in Salt Lake City, so I called her. Imagine my surprise when I saw her good looking husband, Maurice Whipperwill. He wore great dark rimmed glasses, was four feet, nine, and was as quiet as a mouse. Every time Elaine would speak he would jump. They had twins, Abigal and Alexander, who were never allowed to move a finger. Even if they dropped something, the butler had to pick it up so they wouldn’t get a backache. Besides the butler, they had two maids, a cook, a gardner, and other servants. When I grew tired of hearng of their troubles, I phoned James Strait in Bozeman, Montana. He had a twenty thousand acre ranch here on which he raised registered Herefords. He was known all over the world for having the best stock in America. When I called, he was just getting ready to go on his honeymoon with his cute blond wife, Grace. This was his eleventh attempt at matrimony. He said he always enjoyed his cows more than his wives but he thought it nice to keep a woman in the kitchen. After looking up all my pals, here I am in Richmond. Virginia, sitting in this crowded apartment, but still holding down my job in the Governor’s office. I am soon to get a bonus and vacation after fif- teen years. I guess I should have married that blind guy who couldn’t hear after all. —DOROTHY KAWULOK. 42 (?Ua4 TOM — T47 We. the Senior Class of Ranchester High School, City of Ranchester, County of Sheridan, State of Wyoming, of the United States of America, do hereby voluntarily state our last will and testament: To the Ranchester High School we leave the creaking floors, the broken desks and the honor of preparing another group of brilliant Seniors. To the Faculty, we bequeath the memory of our cheerful faces and sweet dispositions. To the Class of ’48 we leave the stencils and mimeograph machine, hoping they will publish a better newspaper than we did. To the Class of ’49 we bequeath the new typewriters for experimental uses. To the Class of '50 we leave our signatures which are autographed everywhere you look. individual 'Se $ue xt 6 I. Georgia Lee Burgess, bequeath my musical talent and my ability to sit quietly and listen atten- tively to Don Johnson. I further will my free ticket to Gillette to my pal, Jan Lyman. I. Bert Johnston, bequeath my technical book. “How to Influence Teachers and Win Grades, to Julia Ann Lyman. I, Elaine Kawulok. bequeath my sophistication and my comfortable berth in Gillette to Ruth Schreibeis. I, James Strait, bequeath my position as expert gunsman and argumental art to Don Johnson. I, Jerry Dierks, bequeath my position as Editor of the Rustler and art of ditching school to Ray- mond Johnston. I, Dorothy Kawulok. bequeath my freckles, my singing talents and my unpublished romances with Ray Johnston to Ruth Schreibeis. Signed, sealed and declared by the said high and mighty Seniors of Ranchester High School, District 33 of Sheridan County to be their last will and testament in the presence of us this 5th day of May, 1947, both in sane state of mind and body despite the last nine months of struggle. (Mrs.) Josephine Aken John S. McCormick THinvx S bondd Don’t let the trophy case deceive you. Some of us indulge in sports other than basketball. Some of our specialties are as follows: Collecting—Special mention goes to Don Johnson for his fine flag collection. Blackjack—In which Bert Johnston and Dame Luck were cruel. Dice— (censored) Marbles—Special mention for John McCormick who kept “for keeps marbles displayed in class. Ice Skating—For which we grant genuine praise to Dorothy and Carol Zawicki. ’ Jumping Rope—In which Joan Johnson excelled. Blowing bubble gum bubbles—Ask Barbara Fleming. Private Betting—In which, we think, the town was the loser. Looking out for the coach—In which no one was very quick or shrewd. Answers to “Hidden Play-mate Column: 1. Betty Lou. 6. Kathleen 2. Bert 7. Elaine 3. Lorna 8. Donald G. 4. Ray 9. Carol 5. Jerry 10. Georgia 43 7Ru it£er Su h hclxcjc4- tAe (?lei44e4. AMERICAN LITERATURE POME As I was laying on the green. A literature book I seen. “Best American Authors” was the edition. So I left it laying in the same positon. CHEMISTRY! It took Sir William Ramsey sixteen years to discover helium; the Curies thirty years to find radium; yet in five minutes our class can produce tedium.—(Mr. McCormick, please see what a big word I used, and give me a I—J. D.) ADVANCED MATH: Mr. Lyman: “Do you know that today your radical is rational And your surds are the simplest type of an irrational?” Says Ray to Jim: “It gives me the fidgets To look at these digits!” Says Jim to Ray: “And what mean all these mysteries to me Whose life is full of indices and surds? And that x two plus seven x plus fifty three Will, after all, be but eleven thirds?” BOOKKEEPING I've tried and tried with all my might To think of some bookkeeping humor to write. I asked Mrs. Aken; she said cold and hard: “This is serous business if you want a ‘one’ on your card.” MUSIC: Mrs. Owens, harping sweetly on “appreciation”: Now. my dears, do not let yourselves be de- ceived; when a piece threatens every minute to be a tune, and always disappoints you, it’s classical. From Mrs. Belding’s classes: English: Robert, which of today’s authors do you like best? Bob: “Oh, I don’t know; I like Anonymous pretty well.” General Science; “Where do all the bugs go in winter time, Ar- nold?” Arnold awakening: “Search me.” OUR “HOME EC” CLASS “Hey, Dorothy, sling me some flour We’ve got to have this done in half an hour!” “Elaine, kid. run peek at the cake We don’t want it to overbake!” “Helen, what are you doing wth all your might? Trying to blow out the pilot-light?” “Oh dear, oh dear! Julia, the soda, quick! For burns or bad mixtures that’s the trick.” “Catherine! Lee! Whatcha doin’ in that pot? Oh, I see. Stealing another apricot!” “Roberta, throw me that green cook-book: Maybe some day I’ll learn to cook.” This turmoil continues most every day But we’ll all be sorry when it ends in May. Though many a batch turns out a mess We’re taught amid cheery friendliness We might break many a dish and many a rule But our Home Ec. class is the best in school. —Kathleen Sperl. 44 Once upon a time the “student Council” had a meeting. A slate of officers were unanimously elect- ed, as prearranged. Jerry: “I appreciate this high honor you have bestowed upon me. I shall now turn this meeting over to my competent vice president, Jan Lyman, for I must hurry to practice basketball.” Arnold quickly: “I have to go with Jerry. I re- port no receipts, no expenditures, no dues, no in- debtedness, no-----” (Voice fades as the boys slide down the banisters). The women continue the meeting. Although some members proposed some radical measures such as a Student Council dance, or even a picnic, it was finally decided that the only practical course was “mere fellowship.” Discussions in general centered around the best ways to convince the boys to take the girls home from school affairs and to conive them into, at least, an occasional show. P. S.: Little Douglas McClean, able representa- tive of the Grade School, was in attendance all the time but he had to sit in the last scat and keep very still. P. S.: The Student Council vies closely with the first year Spanish class in its record for least amount of business for the year. 77ti tute fruMt a octtCei ‘Tfteetuty ACT I. SCENE I. The Rustler Staff meets at Dierks’ barn to work on the joke section. Time: 5:30. First Voice from semi-darkness: “Think up any more good jokes, Jerry?” Second Voice, from behind cow: “Yeah, I’ve got a good one to spring on Dorothy. Boy! Will she boil!” First Voice: “I dug up one to pull on the coach, too. He sad he was leaving it to the student body. We’ll put that over by one of the cheaper ads.” S. V.: “Swell! We need a good one now for Don.” F. V.: “Oh, we couldn’t think of a joke about him that he doesn’t already know.” Intermission SCENE II. F. V.: “That sure was a good supper, Mrs. Dierks. I’m too full now to think!” S. V.: “Me, too. Let’s listen to the radio for a while.” (Pause) “Gee-whiz, our jokes are better than that!” F. V.: “Are we going to have anything serious or literary?” S. V.: “Naw, that would be over their heads.” F. V.: “But the Board said we need some propa- ganda. Better dress up a couple of classes so they look good on paper.” Mrs. D.: “Here’s some cocoa and cake, fellows: you can’t think on an empty stomach.” ACT III. SCENE III. Both voices: “We want to congratulate ourselves on our amazing ability. We can now slap ourselves on the back! Shall we meet tomorrow just before supper?” Postlude What a happy experience, this, getting out a book and wondering who’ll slay us right after publication. 'ZOAty 7 School Georgia: To get away from Parkman. Elaine: To learn to write letters. Dorothy: Business!! Got any? Bert: To argue with the teachers. Jim: To rest up before life’s battles. Jerry: To get out of work. Don: We don’t know, but we think to play bas- ketball. Jan: To outdo Bert. Ray: To be a Big Froggie in a ’lil bittie pool. Ruth: To drive that new car. Bob: To grow a mustache. Catherine: To talk over what she did the night before, “Say, kid, doyaknow?” Dick: Home sickness and algebra. Helen: To not miss anything. Kathleen: To be near Don. Roberta: To watch for two-tone cars. Arnold: To doze, and doze, and doze again. Julia: To read library books in peace. 45 “f ccCdcK 'Play-Tfcate (?o tte4t How well do you know your school-mates? Test your own ability! Grade yourself for a change! After reading this, if you see faces before you it’s a sign you’ve not been asleep quite all year. Get your prizes from Mr. Lyman; the treats are on him! 1. Kid sister though she is. she’s known To have attractions of her own. 2. A brilliant boy who’s won his fame With curley hair and the blackjack game. 3. Of this slinky glamor gal beware! (How we wish we had her long black hair!) 4. A guy who’s swell to everyone Is something special! Our class boasts one! 5. This person makes a super pal Cause he’s what’s good for your morale. 6. A gal with a voice that is so fascinating— No wonder so many good boy friends are waiting! 7. One of the sweetest girls you’ll ever know (And Gee! She’s quite a looker too!) 8. Never a care, never in a hurry— “Plenty to eat’ is his only worry. 9. Giggle, giggle, giggle, giggle Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. 10. Courteous and gentle, but she’s loads of fun Modest and sweet; a friend to everyone! If you’re so dumb, turn to page 43) With the hearty approval of Supt. Lyman, the Seniors of 1947 have persuaded the Board of Education to sponsor some new regulations that will greatly benefit the Seniors of 1947-48 school year, but will heighten the tempo of school, in general. Your Editor induced to herewith submit a tentative list of the proposed improvements, which in- clude: 1. Girls will please use more rouge, so it will not appear as if the teachers are scaring them to death. 2. Please manage to have dates every night, for faculty likes students to appear to be popular. 3. Also, arrange parties for as many week nights as possible, as it advertises the school. 4. Do not bother to tell Coach if you are going to the N. U.. as he will have nothing further to do, if he doesn’t know about it. 5. Girls will better develop that primitive giggle, for it makes a more romantic atmosphere. 6. Chew gum incessantly, especially in class room. Try to keep together better, or at least have a pleasant rythm. THE RUSTLERS REALLY RUGGED ADS” SPICES UP YOUR ENGLISH COMPOSITIONS “We Guarantee Anything” • Do your themes lack that punch that keeps them from getting that I plus? Do your stories drag? See the man who has the very thing you need—that “Story for Every Occasion.” Surprise your teachers with my exclusive service. Prices quoted on request; appointments any hour in furnace room. 46 JESSE LEWIS, Auxiliary Engineering Department 7At, Reatlcf Ruyyed “Rutile 4dt The unbelievable experience of Don Johnson may help you! Here is his certified statement: “I hereby wish to state that before taking Mrs. Aken’s activating aching pellets. I was actually acting stupid. I could not tell a field throw from a free throw. I could not walk a mile for my camel. Girls avoided me. Public sympathy embarrassed me. My teachers pitied me. Now thanks to Mrs. Aden’s marvelous vitalizer I am full of pep and ginger. My teachers dote on me. Girls fondle me. Men envy me. I endorse, subscribe, and commend this great cure. DON JOHNSON Do you have at least one arm and one leg? Can you distinguish a basket at five feet? If so, you lucky you, you’ve found your place! ENROLL NOW in Ranchester High School for the 1947-48 BASKETBALL SEASON. FREE THRILLS! FREE TRIPS! FREE MEALS! Automatically excused from all study or examinations! For details see Coach Lyman. Office hours: 2 to 4 p. m. LOST Lost, strayed, or stolen! My invaluable pure-bred three-year-old Tennessee rocking horse. Identifications: Burnt orange color, mottled, with fistulas and saddle sores. Swinnied in right shoulder; slightly pigeon toed; stiff in left hind leg, giving idea of propulsion when induced to move. REWARD: $6,000.37. Call Douglas McLean, Ranchester, Wyo. Distressed owner is offering handsome reward for “Tabby” my elegant ring-tailed pussy cat; of great sentimental value; my companion, my house pet and bed fellow. Last seen pursuing unwanted boy friend in vicinity of Lovell. Contact: ROBERTA GOODILL THE HUSTLER SCHOLARSHIPS (The following: we award the grand prizes for the year:) SPEED! VOICE 47 WITH SINCERE THANKS TO OUR KIND FRIENDS, THE “RUSTLER” ADVERTISERS THE RUSTLER STAFF OF 1947 WISHES TO EXPRESS ITS APPRECIATION TO THE MANY BUSINESS FIRMS OF SHERIDAN AND RAN- CHESTER AND VICINITY WHO HAVE ONCE AGAIN PROVED TO BE OUR FRIENDS AND HAVE THEREBY MADE POSSIBLE A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL. Friendship Page X-L MOTEL, SHERIDAN, WYO. WAFFLE HOUSE, SHERIDAN, WYO. SMITH-SANDERSON MOTOR COMPANY TOMSIK’S DRUG STORE. SHERIDAN, WYO. AILEEN’S, SHERIDAN, WYO. P. C. DUNCAN, O. D„ OPTOMETRIST SHERIDAN BARBER SHOP O. K. BARBER SHOP B. 0. BENTLEY DR. O. P. HEIN C. V. DAVIS AND COMPANY SHERIDAN RECREATION CENTER MAPLE TOURIST COURT SHERIDAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY SALT CREEK FREIGHTWAYS SHERIDAN PAINT AND GLASS COMPANY, INC. SCHREIBEIS BAKERY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-seven MONARCH COAL Northern Wyoming’s Finest (Deep Mined) LOW ASH HIGH HEAT Produced by Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Co., Inc. RETAIL YARD: 8th and Broadway Phone 140 Sheridan. Wyoming GENERAL OFFICE: Phone 787 Monarch Wyoming 50 FOR GRADUATION f + The exchange of photographs keeps the memories .. . binds the friendships of happy school days. The ROCHFORD STUDIO SHERIDAN WYOMING One of our well known seniors: “I just don’t like those pictures. They don't do me justice.” Mr. Rochford: “Justice? Girlie, what you need is mercy.” Coach Lyman was giving one of those inspirational pep talks be- tween the halves of the second Ranchester-Moorcroft game. “Now boys,” he concluded, “Remember that basketball developes individuality, initiative and leadership. Now get out there on the floor and do exactly as I told you.” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 ECONOMY DRUG STORE SHERIDAN WYOMING 51 READ t The Sheridan Independent $2.50 a year $4.00 for two years CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 For over fifty years we have supplied the Kraduates of this community with their graduation apparel. MAY WE SERVE YOU THIS YEAR? STEVENS, FRYBERGER CO. SHERIDAN QUALITY STORE 52 Congratulations to the Class of “47” Country Nite Club Chick Chig LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DIETZ Little Willie turned an owl loose in the school room, a distinct violation of the rules and regulations. The principal proceeded to give Willie a warming. The next day Willie’s mama came to remon- strate. “My dear Professor,” she said, “I am quite perturbed by your harsh treatment of William. Don’t you think a mother’s tears and prayers would have been far more effective than the punishment you have inflicted?” “My dear Madam,” replied the sorely-tried professor, “I didn’t have any mother’s tears, so I used what I had.” M. D. JENKINS AGENCY INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE - LOANS - RENTALS Phone 61 145 North Main SHERIDAN, WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1947 BLACK JOHNSON MERCANTILE CO. Home of Del Monte Quality Products FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS FRESH MEATS Try Our Cured Hams - Shoulders - - Bacon 54 WYOMING HATCHERY MOUNTAIN VITALITY CHICKS From the Shadows of the Rockies Jim Bloomfield Andy Coulter 109 S. Main SHERIDAN Phone 94 WYOMING “Now, I’m telling you, Abie, there’s a real suit of clothes! The material, you can’t beat it. The style is right up to tomorrow, and it fits you like nobody’s business. An eighty dollar suit of clothes, Abie, but I’m not charging you that; nor seventy dollars, nor even sixty dollars. I’ll tell you, Abie, what I’ll do; I’m making you that suit at fifty dollars flat!” “Well, Jake, I’m liking the suit okay, but I’ll not pay you fifty dollars for it; nor forty dollars either; no, nor not even thirty dollars. I’m paying you twenty-five dollars for this suit, Jake, and you should take it or leave it.” “Sold! That’s the way I like to do business, Abie; no chiseling.” “BEST OUT ENRICHED PLOIIR “TOMAHAWK” FEEDS SHERIDAN FLOURING MILLS Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations to the Class of 1947 LEE’S CAFE SHERIDAN WYOMING Good Reasons Two things make woman slow, we find, In going any place; For first she must make up her mind And then make up her face. —Keith Preston. The Difference When man and woman die, as poets sung. His heart’s the last thing moves—her last, the tongue. —Benjamin Franklin. TOPS IN ANY CLASS JERSEY DAIRY PRODUCTS At Your Favorite Store THE JERSEY CREAMERY 140 So. Main H. F. Newton Sheridan, Wyo. • RURAL GAS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT • BOTTLED GAS • ALL HOME APPLIANCES • FARM FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION Sheridan Refrigerator Appliance Co. CRESCENT HOTEL CORNER CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1947 Everything for Better Homes Lumber Cement Lime Plaster Balsom Wool Zonolite Rock Wool Fir-Tex Wall Board Upson Wall Board Presdwood Anderson Windows Regular Windows Doors Mouldings Hardware Philco Radios and Refrigerators Majestic Ranges Youngstown Kitchens Coleman Products Washing Machines Easy and Speed Queen G. E. Light Bulbs Martin Senour Paints Nails Steel Posts Barbed Wire Fencing All Kinds of Tools If it is lumber or hardware we will try to have it. V. C. Johnston Lumber Co. RANCHESTER. WYOMING Congratulations to the Class of “47” +■ + MOUNTAIN INN JOHN AND MARTHA CHALFANT DAYTON WYOMING A hotel manager was interviewing a group of Negroes who had come to apply for a job as porter. “What,” he asked of Golden Fleece Jones, “Is the difference be- tween courtesy and tact?” Goldfleece answered at once: “The last place that I works I ac- cidently walk into a bathroom one day and theah a lady is sittin in the bathtub. So I backs out and says, ‘Beg-pahdon, suti.’ Now that ‘Beg- pahdon’ was courtesy—but, man, that ‘suh’ was tact!” RANCHESTER STATE BANK Your Home Bank Since 1912 CAPITAL $10,000 SURPLUS $11.000 SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BE SAFE—INSURE YOUR CAR, HOME OR RANCH INSURANCE See C. C. RAWLINGS RANCHESTER WYOMING 58 Congratulations to the Class of 1947 FROM YOUR “HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER” THE SHERIDAN PRESS DRINK COCA-COLA The Pause That Refreshes SHERIDAN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Sheridan, Wyoming STOP AT THE RANCHESTER SERVICE STATION W. S. Tschirgi 59 SIGN OF THE “FLYING HORSE” BEAR CLAW RANCH DAYTON, WYO. Registered Herefords HERD BULL PROSPECTS AND RANGE BULLS AT ALL TIMES +■ 60 Compliments of STOCKMAN’S BAR DAYTON, WYOMING SID ■+ MALCOLM JOYCE JOYCE STANKO'S PACKING CO AND STANKO’S MARKET Sheridan, Wyo. N—5 RANCH RANCHESTER. WYO. RANCHESTER GARAGE WELDING AND REPAIRING Conoco Gas and Oil Virgil Graham, Manager Each day, when Papa Robin came home from the office, Mama Robin proudly displayed a sky-blue egg, until there in the tiny nest were a total of four. But on the fifth evening. Papa Robin, glancing into the nest prepared to give his usual approbation met a disturbing spectacle. There lay a white egg, speckled with brown. With a look of anguish and anxiety, he turned a quizzical eye on his waiting frau. “Oh, that?” she said with assumed nonchalance. “Why I just laid that for a lark.” CITY CLEANING DYEING CO. “COME CLEAN WITH US AND WE’LL DYE FOR YOU’ Phone 638 134 S. Main St. SHERIDAN WYOMING BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1947 Low In Ash BIG HORN COAL CO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF RANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 1 947 Accosting one of our prominent Ranchester business men in Sheridan, a bum varied the usual suplication by making a straight- forward confession, “Mister, I need a drink. Will you buy me one?” Being an admirer of truth, whenever encountered, and likewise an understanding spirit, the man decided to grant the request, and concluded that he might as well seize the opportunity to have one himself. So they repaired to the Mint, and the gentleman gave the order: “Two ryes,” he said. “Make mine the same,” said the tramp. RANCHESTER, WYOMING Clifford Owen and Wilfred Catterall, Props. “Just a Friendly Place for Friendly People' On Highways 14 and 87 GATEWAY SERVICE STATION Alec Barbula, Prop. LITENING GAS UNIFLOW MOTOR OIL TOURIST CABINS DODGE PLYMOUTH CARS and TRUCKS 48 W. Loucks, Sheridan, Wyo. SHERIDAN MOTOR CO. OLIVER FARM MACHINERY WE CONGRATULATE YOU CLASS OF 1947 The American Jewelry Co. “Home of Fine Diamonds” STANLEY GREENHALGH 25 North Main Sheridan, Wyo. Compliments of PALACE CAFE FOUNTAIN ANI) BAR SERVICE 138 No. Main Street Sheridan, Wyo. BE THRIFTY AND TRADE AT THRIFTY DRUG CO. WALGREEN AGENCY 130 N. Main Phone 97 The Store That Brought Reasonable Prices to Sheridan + EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR HOME LIVEABLE Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 180 Paint - Wallpaper - Draperies - Curtains - Baby Furniture - Bedding BAKER BROS., JEWELERS Keepsake Diamonds Bulova Watches 16 N. Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. A census taker, working in the deep south, encountered a Negro mammy bending over a wash tub. Explaining his mission he asked: “How many children have you?” “Well-1, now, lemmee ree-collec’. There’s David, an’ Jonah, an’ Ruth, an’ Jezebell, an’ ...” “Now, Mammy,” interrupted the government agent, “I don’t care about the details. Just give the number.” “Numbah? Lawdy, Mistah, we hasn’t started that. Why, we ain't nigh out o’ names yet!” SAN-I-DAIRY PRODUCTS have been high-quality products for a third of a century. Ask your dealer for SAN-I-DAIRY Butter, Milk, Ice Cream and Cheese. High standard market prices for Milk and Cream Sheridan Creamery Company i Sheridan. Wyoming 65 t FOR CANNED GOODS DEL MONTE COFFEE Ryan-Sheridan Company SHERIDAN, WYOMING How Are You? Don’t tell your friends about your indigestion: “How are you!” is a greeting, not a question. —Arthur Guiterman. INSIST ON “MOTHER'S BREAD” Made by SHERIDAN BREAD CO. Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes of ZIEMER STUDIO SHERIDAN Portraits and Photo Finishing WYOMING Build With Wood See vick’S T. W. Vickere Lumber Ab°ut 11 Company SHERIDAN. WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 SHERIDAN FURNITURE COMPANY J. T. Mechaley, Prop. NEW AND USED FURNITURE, STOVES. RUGS. LINOLEUMS Sheridan, Wyoming Congratulations to the Class of 1947 .. . and COMPLIMENTS of CASPER SUPPLY CO., Inc. SHERIDAN WYOMING TUDOR CLEANERS HATTERS-CLEANERS-TAILORS 434 North Main Street Sheridan, Wyo. +• 'f SHERIDAN TYPEWRITER and Supply Company Phone 182 Don Strehlow, Proprietor 181 North Main Street Sheridan. Wyo. JACK and JILL SHOP EXCLUSIVE INFANTS' AND CHILDREN’S WEAR Phone 545-W 249 N. Main Sheridan, Wyoming The Quaker had heard a strange noise in the night, and waking, found a burglar ransacking the kitchen. He took his fowling piece and called from the landing of the kitchen stairs in plain sight of the intruder: “Friend, I would do thee no harm for the world and all that is in it—but thee standest in the spot where I am about to shoot.” The burglar fled. A pious but irascible old lady, who lived by herself next door, was quite put out because her neighbors had not invited her to go with them on their picnic. On the morning of the event, however, the picnicers relented and asked her to join them. “It’s too late,” she snapped, “I’ve already prayed for rain.” Congratulations to the Class of 1947 GOAR’S SHOE ■+ Fine Footwear for Men - Women - Children Compliments of GOLDEN RULE STORE Home of 225 N. Main MUNSINGWEAR Sheridan, Wyoming Phone 18-W NEWBY SIGN CO. NEON SIGNS PAINTED BULLETINS COMMERCIAL ART COMPLIMENTS OF CHAPEK’S BEN FRANKLIN SHERIDAN WYOMING Bob to Ray: “High school days have their delights; But they can’t compare to High School nights.” Ray to Bob: “Late to bed but early to rise makes the High School boy sleepy, but wise.” Catherine: “Are all good looking men conceited ?” Dick: “I’m not!” +• Overheard after one of Coach Lyman’s morning “general assem bly” talks: “Even if that was lousy, it’s better than that -English.” Formula for Success “Stand up to be seen; speak up to be heard; shut up to be ap- preciated.” Everyone can give pleasure in some way. One person may do it by coming into the room, and another by going out. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1047 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Sheridan, Wyo. OLDEST BANK IN SHERIDAN MASTER SERVICE STATION TIRE REPAIRS RECAPPING CHEVRON GAS — R.P.M. MOTOR OIL DIAMOND and ZENITH TIRES GREASING BATTERIES 436 No. Main Phone 568-J SCALES MOTOR CO SHERIDAN WYOMING GIFTS STATIONERY CARDS Gift POHL’S Shop 11 No. Main - Sheridan, Wyo. CHINA GLASS KAREN S. NORCROSS HAT SHOP THE STORE OF FINE MILLINERY SHERIDAN WYOMING J. C. PENNEY CO. For 45 years the Home of Values for all your clothing needs for the whole family. SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 BAND BOX CLEANERS The best in cleaning; the best in service 39 So. Main Sheridan. Wyo. Phone 600 ZULLIG AGENCY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE — RENTALS — BONDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 220 N. Main Sheridan, Wyo. My Face As a beauty I am not a star, There are others more handsome, by far, But my face—I don’t mind it For I am behind it. It’s the people in front get the jar! FOR YOUR MUSIC NEEDS See the DAVIS MUSIC STORE “Everything in Music” Phone 846-J Sheridan, Wyo. Congratulations to the Class of 1947 BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1893 SHERIDAN WYOMING MEMBER F. D. I. C. 72 . Song for Thrift Week As soon As a squirrel Has gathered Its bin full, A hunter Stands ready To pepper Its skin full. MODERN SHOE SHOP DRESS SHOES--WORK SHOES---COWBOY BOOTS SHOE REPAIRING Congratulations to the Class of 1947 SHERIDAN j COMPANY U S GOVERNMENT INSPECTED Processors of Sheridan Brand HAMS — BACON — LARD CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 LOTUS CAFE —Mildred Weston 142 No. Main Sheridan, Wyo. Phone 65.3 for fine and 194 NORTH MAIN ST. Wholesale-Retail Wholesale-Retail SHERIDAN, WYOMING Ted A. West Harry Coutis Phone 267 “Good Food for Good Health Sheridan. Wyo. CONGRATULATIONS GIFTS GLASS INDIAN JEWELRY CURIOS CHINA KLEIBER ETCHINGS Pianos - Sheet Music - Zenith Radios BOB — IRENE Halmark’s “Greeting Cards for All Occasions” Two adjoining butchers were bitter business rivals. One posted this sign: “Sausages, 30c per pound; to pay more is to be robbed.” The rival scratched his puzzled head and put up this sign: “Sausages, 40c per pound; to pay more is to be poisoned.” Congratulations to the Class of “4T’ THE ICE BOX SHERIDAN WYOMING “Your Friendly Neighborhood Grocer” CENTRAL MARKET TUP T TTTU C QTTPT?D” “THE LITTLE SUPER” Corner of Main and Hurkitt EASY SHOPPING EASY PARKING “Quality Merchandise and Reasonable Prices” Orville Wright was reproached for not taking up the challenge of the Smithsonian Institute that it was Langley, not the Wrights, who were the first to fly. “The trouble with you, Orville,” said a friend, “Is that you are too taciturn—you don’t assert yourself enough. You should press- agent more.” “Myy dear friend,” Orville Wright answered, “the best talker and the worst flier among the birds is the parrot.” Your Fox Sheridan Theaters ORPHEUM SHERIDAN WYOMING ANGIONETTE’S LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR QUALITY CLOTHES for LADIES and YOUNG LADIES Compliments of SHERIDAN COUNTY ELECTRIC CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING Serving in SHERIDAN and JOHNSON Counties. FARMER’S CO-OP OIL CO. Main and Dow South of Sheridan RALSTON REALTOR Real Estate ... Insurance Bonds ... Rentals ... Investments SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1947 CHAMPION’S FUNERAL HOME SHERIDAN WYOMING 77 JORGENSON JEWELRY CO FAMOUS FOR DIAMONDS SHERIDAN WYOMING WADDELL’S PHONE 365 - for FLOWERS 17 N. MAIN ST. SHERIDAN WYOMING A Story from the Basketball Side Line Gushing lil’ Big Horn gal: “O-oo-oo, I just LOVE your big bas- ketball men!” Coach Lyman: “ ’ ! I wondered what was wrong with those chumps today. I’m the!r coach, young lady!” A favorite “son”, in science class: “Mr. McCormick, how long could I live without brains?” Teacher: “That remains to be seen.” In memory of Rert Johnston: Doctors have never explained why it rests a man to put his feet on his desk; but there must be a reason. BUY YOUR GRADUATION GIFTS At SCHAEFFER’S FOUNTAIN GIFTS Open Sundays and week days until 11:00 P. M. for your convenience +■ HEATING PLUMBING Sheridan Heating and Plumbing Company The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong —but that’s not a bad way to bet. The itching sensation that some people mistake for ambition is merely inflammation of the wishbone. Dorothy: “Oh, Mr. McCormick, what can I do to keep from bit- ing my finger nails?” Mr. McC.: “That's simple; have your teeth pulled.” • LIGHTING FIXTURES • FLOOR LAMPS • TABLE LAMPS • HOME WATER SYSTEMS We Are Your G. E. APPLIANCE DEALER Sheridan’s Electric City, Inc. 155 W. Brundage Phone 311 Sheridan, Wyoming 23 No. Main Phone 323 Sheridan, Wyoming ■ HOSPITAL PHARMACY QUALITY and ACCURACY Phone 494 Sheridan, Wyo. GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1947 For All Automobile Accessories See WYOMING AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY Sheridan, Wyoming Two members of the Rotary were examining a newly purchased motto, just hung in the club. It read: “The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand; their virtues upon tablets of love and memory.” At this moment there was a loud noise in the street outside. “What was that?” inquired one. “Probably,” said his synical companion, “a truck bringing up an- other load of sand.” Flowers for every occasion! DESIGNS OF ALL KINDS . . . CORSAGES A SPECIALTY SHERIDAN GREENHOUSE Sheridan Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 POULSON MOTORS Authorized Hudson Dealer 133 W. Brundage St. Sheridan, Wyoming CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 VAUGHN-RAGSDALE CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING Cynicus to W. Shakespeare You wrote a line too much, my friend, Of seers the first, and first of sayers; For only half the world’s a stage, And only all the women players. —J. K. Stephen. SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT WASTE Everyday Low Prices Shop 30 days at Safeway and discover what you can save! +■ The city fathers of Franklin, Massachusetts, wrote to Benjamin Franklin: “We have named our town after you, and should like a donation of a sum of money from you in order that we may put a bell in the church steeple.” Replied Franklin: “I am very much honored, very glad indeed to send you a sum of money, only don’t buy a bell with it. Buy a pub- lic library, because I have always preferred sense to sound.” They bought the books. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 THE REED MORTUARY Phone 86 Sheridan, Wyo. You re Always Welcome at BROWN’S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE SHERIDAN WYOMING +_ 82 ■+ Compliments of NORTHERN SEED COMPANY Sheridan, Wyo. H. D. WATENPAUGH A. W. HERRMAN No matter how grouchy you’re feeling. You’ll find the smile more or less healing It grows in a wreath All around the front teeth, Thus preserving the face from congealing. Reserve your kisses for the guy Who is the apple of your eye. Don’t hand them out to every beau But learn politely to say “No”. —Anne Clark in “Your Manners are Showing” THE MILLS COMPANY Printers .. Hinders .. Rulers . . Stationers P. 0. Box 833 • Phone 265 SHERIDAN, WYOMING The only Complete Ruling, Printing and Binding Plant in Wyoming Compliments of MONTGOMERY WARD CO. SHERIDAN WYOMING COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 SHELL SERVICE 335 North Main St. SHELL GAS — X100 MOTOR OIL — VACUUM CLEANING You are always welcome at the Rangeland Books -- Office Supplies — Gifts RANGELAND BOOK NOOK 138 South Main Sheridan, Wyo. Henry Ward Beecher, contemplating the purchase of a horse, was examining an animal that had been offered to him. “Mr. Beecher,” said the owner, “there’s a remarkably fine horse. He will work any place you put him; never balks or displays his temper and he can do all that any horse can do.” “Ah,” said Beecher, a bit wistfully, “I wish to goodness he was a member of my congregation.” THE GREASE SPOT TEXACO PRODUCTS MARFAK LUBRICATION WASHING . . . POLISHING . . . STORAGE GOODRICH TIRES AND BATTERIES 144 E. Loucks E. F. (Ernie) Borne Phone 84 When you think of PRINTING Here’s your “Cue” QUICK PRINTING 43 South Main Phone 226 Sheridan. Wyoming COWBOY BOOTS BOOTS and SHOES “Repairs that are a natural” SEE “DAN” . . . Your Shoe Repair Man NEW METHOD SHOE SHOP Corner of Main and Loucks Sheridan, Wyo. Experience Some men break your heart in two, Some men fawn and flatter, Some men never look at you; And that cleans up the matter. —Dorothy Parker. The Lady With Technique As I was letting down my hair I met a guy who didn’t care; He didn’t care again today— I love ’em when they get that way! —Hughes Mearns CONGRATVLATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 LYNN CAFE SHERIDAN WYOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 BIG HORN MOTEL Chuck and Florence Barber Sheridan, Wyo. “BEST IN SLEEP ACCOMODATIONS” Life Cycle of a Joke Birth: Some bright student thinks one up and chuckles with glee. Age Five Minutes: He tells it to a senior, who says, “Yeah, I’ve heard that before.” Age One Day: Senior turns it into latest popular joke of his own. Age Two Days: Rustler Staff think it’s terrible. Age Three Days: But they print it anyway as a space filler. Age Ten Days: Neighboring High Schools print it. Age Three Years: Seventy-five radio comedians discover it sim- ultaneously. Age Ten Years: Appears in “Reader’s Digest.” Age One Hundred Years: Professor tells it in class. With the Compliments and Best Wishes OF THE SHERIDAN BREWING COMPANY Incorporated 1889 “Over a Half Century of Quality” SHERIDAN, WYO. George D. Johnson L. L. Clay Richard M. Sprague CLOUDS PEAK PRINTERY LETTERPRESS AND LITHOGRAPHED PRINTING The only complete Lithographing plant in Wyoming 48 E. Loucks St. Sheridan, Wyo. Modern Proverbs If ignorance was bliss, some people would be so happy they’d choke. If some people practiced what they preached, they’d work their fool selves to death. Uneasy lies the head that paints the town. Always put off ’til tomorrow what you’re ashamed to do today. Familiarity breeds attempt. Time wounds all heels. Give a woman an inch and she thinks she’s a ruler. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 CASHWAY LUMBER CO. SHERIDAN, WYO. ----------------------------------------------------- f EDYTHE VINE Proprietor GRACE CRAWFORD LAURA ROBERTSON REX BEAUTY SHOP SHERIDAN, WYO. A Grain of Salt Of all the “wimmin”’ doubly blest The sailor’s wife’s the happiest For all she does is stay to home And knit and darn—and let ’ini roam. Of all the husbands on the earth The sailor has the finest berth, For in ’is cabin he can sit And sail and sail—and let ’er knit. —Wallace Irvinpr Complimenting Students of Ranchester High TSCHIRGI HARDWARE and MARKET “MONARCH CLUB” LIQUORS RESERVED FOR MALE TRADE Monarch. Wvo. 88 1-------------------------------------- ALAMO COURT and SERVICE STATION BRUNO MONTEGNA GREEN PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICE HEADQUARTERS Competent and Courteous SHERIDAN WYOMING Stop in and enjoy our MODERN TOURIST CABINS WITH Little Goose Tourist Camp EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR THE BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN STOP AT DANA'S •+ 80 COMPLIMENTS OF UNITED STORES J. P. CROFF CO. SHOES . . MEN’S FURNISHINGS . . DRY GOODS READY-TO-WEAR “Come, come”, said Tom's father, “at your time of life, There’s no longer excuse for thus playing the rake— It is time you should think, boy, of taking a wife.” “Why so it is father, whose wife shall I take?” —Thomas Moore On a Politician Here, richly, with ridiculous display, The politician’s corpse was laid away. While all of his acquaintance sneered and slanged, I wept; for I had longed to see him hanged. —Hilaire Belloc CONGRATULATIONS from CARROLL’S “Your Home Furnishers” Free Delivery Tops in Quality Furniture Grade A Bakery Products Ask for Them WIGWAM BAKERY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 THE BOSTON STORE and BLOOMBERG SADDLERY 166 No. Main St. Sheridan, Wyo. The Sailor: “Dear Sweetheart: I hope you will excuse me, but I remember proposing to you last night, but I don’t remember whether you said yes or no.” The Girl: ’’Was glad to get your note. I remember saying yes to someone, but forgot who it was.” Prosecutor: “Do you drink?” Witness (indignantly): “That’s my business.” Prosecutor: “Any other?” COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 ERNST’S Otto F. Ernst. Inc.—The Complete Western Store COWBOY BOOTS - COWBOY HATS - WESTERN SHIRTS WESTERN PANTS - HARNESS AND SUPPLIES Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Supplies GOOD LISTENING KWYO YOUR MUTUAL STATION 1000 Watts 1410 SINCERE GOOD WISHES from QUENTON SHICKLEY Jeweler 222 North Main Sheridan, Wyoming P. 0. NEWS for LATEST MAGAZINES PAPERS CANDIES AND TOBACCOS Corner Main and Loucks Sheridan, Wyo. Mrs. Nalivka: “Remember, dears, curiosity killed the cat.” Barbara: “How, Miss Upton?” Mrs. Nalivka (fiercely): “Don’t you know what becomes of bad little boys who say such naughty words when they play marbles?” One of her third graders: “Yes, they grow up and play basket ball.” Prize remark of the year: Jerry Dierks: “What can you expect of a day that begins by having to get up in the morning?” Song of the Restless We have been bound Close to our drudging Round and round Doggedly trudging. Now to the hearts of us Comes the old call, “Time to be gone again; Time to move on again, Vagabonds all!” Why do we mull Over and over Ways that are dull? Come away, Rover, Labor is punishment, Duty’s a jail! Goodbye to home again Time now to roam again Out on the trail! Wind in the trees, Tides that are surging Over the seas, Wake the old urgings. Here we grow rusty And life is too small. Time for a spree again, Time to be free again, Vagabonds all! —Burton Rraley 93