Selah High School - Fruitspur Yearbook (Selah, WA)

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May 12-Scoop! Several otherwise honest-looking individuals spotted by S-men Chiding behind keep off grass signb to be in especial hurry. All dash off in cars. Thought to be seniors sneaking, but check-up prevented when Mr. Campbell demanded explanation for S- men 's presence ou grass. Cars lost in dust before S-men were released, making shadowing im- possible. May 14-Tip from inside channels inform S-men to be in gym at 4:00 p. m. to confiscate powerful drugs. S-men disguised as crepe paper streamers. Mothers at tea watched closely. No ill effects from food noted. S-men finally test liquid drink. Potions prove to be oolong served by daughters. May 20-Various individuals, mostly boys but several athletically inclined girls, found to be in possession of valuable trophies, pins, letters, etc. Discovery thought to be important, but careful investigation proved every possessor earned reward through hard work, no theft being proved. June 4-Can it be that I have failed? My last chance to solve the case! Every outgoing senior searched. Only possessions found are diplomas, sad smiles, five or six tears, and two unidentified sighs, thought probably to be happy. Note: Just received telegram from SHS authorities stating that case was not failure. Office declares my accurate record of case can be used as FRUITSPUR calendar, making schedule unnecessary. Snooppuss scores again! QSignedD EVERSOUR SNOOPPUSS. FRUITSPUR Pagt-19

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Nov. 10-S-men close in on sinister blond individual conducting a so-called Magic Show. Handkerchiefs found mysteriously cut in code message. Girls' Club exonerated of charges of attempt at fraud when handkerchiefs are returned to owners intact. Nov. 21-Important clues cited: Namely, century note found in possession of ticket col- lectors after Hold Everything performance, and records of two tough-looking individuals, one Warren Jones, alias Piggy, alias Mr. Jones, and a Robert Stephens, alias Steve, alias Bob, carefully investigated. Both proved to be wanted for a desk carving job back in Central. Feb. 1-Unfamiliar looking persons, probably chorus girls, seen on basketball floor. Called special conference to determine definite identification. S-men point out that no one but Selah boys could play such brilliant basketball and therefore that persons in question must really be the boys in new suits. G Feb. 13-S-men on lookout for forged signatures by autograph-hunting Play Day par- ticipants. Dark-haired, overly-energetic young woman caught signing name Pee Wee under mysterious circumstances. Threatened with lie detector, suspect confessed rightful name to be Mary Jeanne Glenn. Feb. 14-Debaters return from Tacoma meet semi-victorious. Grouped around locker next morning, girls overheard discussing mysterious situation, proved positively not to concern debate. Swell new Chrysler only words caught on which to base suspicions. Questioned, debaters became flushed and nervous. Helen Shepherd finally stated that conversation was merely discussion of trip home. However, statement proved false when investigation brought out fact that Mr. Quallls car is a '30 Chevrolet. Mar. 19-Reportedly excellent pickles tasted and found to be of inferior quality. Doug- las Eustace apprehended for misrepresentation of sales goods, but was released after stating that said articles were exploited only in Old Vienna, and therefore local police had no juris- diction over case. Chorus of beautiful gypsy maidens given once-over. Girls prove to be American school girls in search of adventure. S-men decide they should be taken for ride. Project suspended until Saturday night when family ear was available. Apr. 2--Fathers'-Sons' Banquet. S-men posted at all exits to see that saltcellars, silver- ware, and other souvenirs were left behind. Bulge spotted in Mr. Pingrey's pocket. When searched, was proved to be tie. Suspect didnlt talk much, but admitted crime was premedi- tatedg only logical motive thought to be to avoid fine. Apr. 7-Spring vacation and certain individual, Milo Trout, seen carrying book home. Suspicious aroused but further check-up revealed article to be library book that should have been read last semester for English. Apr. 23-All Hi Play--Students warned to look out for mental deficients reported to be at large, one known as 'fthe Dummy and the other Dumb Dora.', Former described as loose, with vacant facial expression and vacant head. I. Q. of latter rated somewhat superior to former. Any person recognizing individuals tallying these descriptions compelled to report to headquarters. May 6-Sinister Oriental influence feared as seniors are summoned by juniors to par- take in banquet. Yellow peril evident. Food left on vest of Senior Ralph Seibly analyzed and found to contain characteristics of ham and eggs. Food found on tie of Junior Oscar Ludwig analyzed and found to be mixture of highest quality mock chicken legs and ice cream. pagejg FRUITSPUR

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l Left to right: Montgomery, D. Montgomery, Baker, Scherer, Burgner, Engman, H. Montgomery, Milne, Jahnke. Step on It, Stanw TAN, CBud Burgnerj who l1ad been such a promising young man, was ready to give up trying. But red-haired Pauline Engman, aided and abetted by drawling Bob Milne, lovesick Howard lllontgoinery, mate-seeking llelen Montgomery, chilly-hearted Dorothy lllontgotnery, bumpkinish Elsie -lahnke, and the sinister workings of fate, inspired new fire through which Stan eventually won Wealth and happiness, in spite of the efforts ot' his haughty ex- fianeee, Ellen Scherer, and big-time financier, Don Baker. Step on lt, Stanf' a play as breezy as its title in dialogue, plot, and di' reetion was presented on October 30. Miss Pic-kett Pillllf' down from the library to bring out the best of her class' histronie talents. Page120 FR-UITSPUR