St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1925 volume:

VOLUME II THE BEAVER Published by STUDENTS OP' THE HIGH SCHOOL St. Edward, Nebraska FOREWORD MAY THIS, THE 1925 BEAVER, KEEP ALIVE THAT SPARK OF LOVE AND ADMIRATION FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVE AS A YEAR BOOK OF MEMORIES TO EACH AND EVERY MEMBER. THIS IS YOUR BOOK AND THE STAFF HAS SINCERELY ENDEAVORED TO PORTRAY EVERY POSSIBLE PHASE OF THE SCHOOL AND TO MAKE THIS ANNUAL A SOURCE OF PLEASANT REMINISCENCE TO EVERY STUDENT WHO READS THESE PAGES. WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO HER WHO WORKS UNTIRINGLY FOR ST. ED. HIGH: MISS DIRKS; SMALL IN STATURE, TRUE, BUT GREAT IN DEEDS; SHE’S WON OUR HEARTS FULFILLING ALL OUR NEEDS. COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS PROSPERED THRU HER ART, AND MUSIC , ’NEATH HER SPELL, REACHED EVERY HEART. THE BEAVER 5LJ “OUR HIGH SCHOOL” 925 Page Four THE BEAVER OUR FACULTY Superintendent HAROLD W. THOMPSON Principal HARRY G. PERSON Our Friends: It gives us pleasure to present those noble souls who their great wisdom lent to our instruction. First we offer you our Superintendent, Mr. Thompson, who with great desires for every student here directs our grand old school throughout the year. t'ulinarv skdl, it seems to me, Miss Newcomb shows in wonderful degree. Aromas from Domestic Science class tantalize our hung r as we pass. In play and study, and in every Nliss Newcomb proves to be a indeed. Our Principal is Mr. Person; he combined with wit and jest, severity. He made us smile oft times; and still we found it wise to walk discreetly when he frowned. His skill in coaching brought St. Edward fame, and added to the greatness of our name. A large supply of wit has Mr. Gray; vast s� ores ot knowledge, too, does he display. The vexing problems of the nation wide his history classes readily decide. His wise instruction pleases everyone, So, too, does his enjoyment of our fun. HAZEL NEWCOMB Omaha HERBERT GRAY University Place need, friend 1 i 3 1 9 2 5 C Page Five THE BEAVER OUR FACULTY Mathematics wc no longer fear; Miss Mitchell makes their intricacies clear. In teaching Math or sponsoring a class a few may equal her, but none surpass. Her gentle firmness anti her friendly ways win our appreciation and our praise. Miss Hageman does two days work in one, so double praise is hers for what she’s done. Her Normal Trainers real success will reach, if they employ what her examples teach. And for her friendship our return will be our admiration and our loyalty. Page Six ] t 9 2 5 C THE BEAVER f---- —I 1 9 2 5 1 ' —I Page Seven THE BEAVER CHARLOTTE DORR “Charley” Normal Training Girls Club 1,2; “Excuse Me” Maroon Staff 3; Freshman Treasure; Senior President. “Not very tall, just quite small, But fair and sweet ami loved by all” EVAN JONES Commercial “Excuse Me”; “A Pair of Lunatics”; Beaver Staff; Maroon Staff. “Don't disturb me. I'm thinking.” ELLA HANSEN Normal Training Girls Club 2, 3; Maroon Staff 2; Secretary Girls Club 1; Freshman Secretary; Junior Vice-President; Secretary and Treasurtr Senior; “She smiles and when she smiles, others smile.” VENETA ROMINGER “Rosie” Normal Training “Parliament of Servants”; Glee Club; Declamatory Contest; Operetta 3; “Spirits”; Beaver Staff; Maroon Reporter. “She records none but hours of sunshine.” ZODA NELSON “Queen” Classic Normal Training (iirls Club; Student Council; “Excuse Me”; “The Tenth Commandment”; Maroon Staff; Basketball 2, 3. 4. “I don’t bother work and work don’t bother me.” ALLAN KENNEDY “Brown” Commercial Basketball 3, 4; B- s ball 4; “Excuse Me.” “Admired by the boys and loved by the girls.” MAUDE TRUELOVE Normal Training Girls Club 1, 2; II. S. Orchestra 4; Basketball. IVho chooseth me shall gain what many men desire.” DOROTHY MASTEN “Toots” Normal Training (iirls Club 2, 3; Operetta 3; “Excuse Me”; “A Pa:r of Lunatics”; Asst. Literary Editor Maroon 3; Editor of Braver 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Secretary Junior Class. “A gladsome girl who has an eye to the bigger things in life. [ Page Eight ] 1 9 2 5 C GLADYS JACOBSON Normal Training Girls Club. “She asks no questions, she passes no criticisms RUBY OLSON “Ole” Commercial Girls Club; Glee Club. “She looks pious, but when yon know her--------------f” BEULAH SMITH “Bee” Commercial Basketball 4; Captain Basketball; “Excuse Me”; Glee Club; Girls Club; “Orpheutn”. “You can tell by her smile that she is really wot rft while.” MABEL DECKER “Decker” Commercial “Excuse Me”; Girls Club; (.Ice Club; Basketball 3, 4; Declamatory Contest. “She never could resist a joke.” LAVINIA MASTEN “Vinney” Normal Training (Jlee Club 2. 3; Girls Club; Orchestra 3, 4; Operetta 3. “Not bold, not shy, not short, not tall, but a very good sport with one and all.” DON SCHAFFER “Al” Commercial Freshmen Play; Baseball; Circulation Manager Maroon; Glee Club; Hi Y. “Was once caught studying but has almost succeeded til ing down the disgrace.” EDWIN LAN DEN “Swede” Commercial Course Hi Y; Baseball. “You wouldn’t think it but I am just naturally bashful. EDNA OLESEN Normal Training Girls Club 2. “Indeed sir,” said she, “a teacher 1 would be.” I ] 1 9 2 5 C Page Nine ■ the Beaver I' EDGAR GREIG “Greig” Classical (lice Club; Hi Y; Operetta; Maroon Reporter. “My home is in Heaven, I'm just here on a visit.” ALMA JOHNSON Normal Training “P.e they ci'er so wonderful. There’s no one like Alma.” IONA BECKLAM Normal Training “Thoughtful and serious as she may seem, her mind may entertain many a wonderful dream.” LEROY PHILLIPS “Flip” Commercial “Excuse Me”; “Spirits”; Freshman President. “Of all the blessins’ ladies arc the soothinests.” NEl'TIE STOUT Normal Training Girls Club; Basketball. “She is full of pep, helping to give the school a rep.” FERN ROBERTS “Squirrely” Normal Training Glee Club; Basketball. “A happy heart � s much more to he chosen than great fame.” EDWARD REARDON “Eddie” Commercial Basketball; Baseball. “There never was a woman that a man could trust.” FRANCIS WRAY “Goofey” Commercial Glee Club; Hi Y; Basketball; Operetta; “Excuse Me”; “The Tenth Commandment”; “Silas Marner”; Sophomore President; Yell Leader; “Bluebeard”. “Greater men than I may have been born, but I doubt it.” C Paae Ten ] 1 9 2 5 C THE BEAVER EDNA CARLTON “Reddie” Normal Training Glee Club; Girls Club; “Excuse Me”; Editor Maroon; “A Parliament of Servants”. “She had so many bright ideas her hair turned red.” ALTA CUMMINGS Normal Training Girls Club. Gentle, kind and losing friend, liver soil ling aid to lend. ARNOLD HORN “Gundy” Commercial Hi V; Orphcum; Student Council. When me and work fell out.' FRANK AGAN Commercial I work for pleasure of working, and ne'er in my life was caught shirking.” PAULETTA ANDREASON Normal Training Glee Club; Girls Club. Thy modesty is a candle to thy merits.” MAE NELSON Willing, Mindful, Determined.” MARVIN NELSON “Marve” Classical Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball Captain; Baseball; Operetta; Glee Club; Orphcum; “Silas Marner”; Hi Y; Student Council. The best good fellow that acr was.” AUBREY PARROTT Commercial Baseball; Basketball; Hi Y. Always toiling while in school. He never, never broke a rule—r 1 9 2 5 l —1 C Page Eleven m THE BEAVER UL JUST A LITTLE HISTORY A crowd of ’25 graduates had gathered together to talk over old times. The vvhole class had come except a few who were out of town. “Say, do you remember the day we started in High School as green Freshies?” asked Zoda. “The Seniors said they couldn’t tell us from the grass when we were out on the lawn.” “I guess we were pretty green”, said Charlotte, “but remember the good times we used to have.” “Yes, the High School mixer for instance,” spoke up Arnold. “When they initiated us by making us ride a cow.” “Do you remember our first class meeting?” asked Kdna Carlton. “LeRov was president I believe.” “Yes! and Miss Cook was our sponsor,” spoke up Edgar. “I don’t believe I’ll every forget the Christmas party when Francis Wray was Santa Claus,” said Zoda. “Yes and the party we had out at the Bluffs,” said Ruby. “Remember we had hard boiled eggs. Anina and Christina were here then too.” “Yes and Raymond and Bill too,” said Don. “Do you remember the next year how we initiated the Freshies?” asked Alta. “Yes! Miss Grant was our sponsor then and we won a quarter holiday in some contest,” replied Edw'ard. “Allan and Edwin were with us that year,” said Marve. “Yes and Irene and Marcella,” said Mabel. Miss Dirks wras our sponsor the next year and do you remember our Breakfast Party,” asked Francis. “Oh yes! and our party at Alta’s when we found out six could ride in my Coupe,” said LeRoy. “And the fun we had practicing for “Excuse Me”, exclaimed Charlotte. “And the wonderful Junior-Senior Banquet. Dorothy was toast-mistress,” spoke up Zoda. “Forrest started school that vear. All you girls remember Forrest and his car,” said Allan. “I started that year too,” said Frank. “I too,” said Venita. And I,” chorused Alma and Iona. “Yes and Venita won first in the Declamatory contest,” said Ella. My, weren’t we sedate when we were Seniors? Miss Dirks was our sponsor again and we won every contest,” said Venita. “Do you remember the party at Albion?” asked Iona. Y'es! and at Olys,” said Mabel. “Parties weren’t the only thing either,” said Evan. Our class had some real basketball players.” A es! Marve and Beulah were Captains of the boys’ and girls’ teams,” said Don, “and there was Zoda and Mabel on the girls’ team and Allan and Francis and Edward on the boys’ team. “Yes and Fern and Nettie too,” said Edgar. “ I be play and banquet and those last few weeks seem like a dream to me. We were so busy and had such a good time,” remarked Dorothy. Well, I must be getting back to business,” said Arnold. What time will you be ready to go to the cross-word Puzzle Club, Evan?” About three.” That’s fine. “I must be (going home to get dinner,” said Maude. Floyd always wants his dinner as soon as he gets home.” “Yes, I believe we had all better be going. Phis was a great treat to meet everybody and talk over the golden memories of High School days.” THE BEAVER HJ m CLASS WILL I, Beulah Smith, bequeath to Marion DeVore all my old “Whizz Bangs.” I, Ruby Olson, bequeath to Ella Skanderup my talents assisting Pansy originate jokes. I, Zoda Nelson, bequeath to Clarise Anderson my ability to talk. I, Pauletta Andreason, bequeath to Della Nelson my ability to hang around the men. (Every little bit helps.) I, Maude Truelove, bequeath my ability to vamp to Verna Jensen. I, Lavinia Masten, bequeath my natural curly bob to Zella Snavely. I, Fern Roberts, bequeath to Cornelia Weldon to talk (Les) and write (Les). I, Nettie Stout, bequeath my tactics of basketball to Erla Wilson. I, Allan Kennedy, bequeath to Harlan Nelson my bluff of getting in good with the teachers. I, Edgar Greig, bequeath to Earl Lawrence four perfectly good books, never been used. I, Dorothy Nasten, bequeath to Leslie SchaHFer the task of editing the “Beaver”. 1, Edna Olsen, bequeath to Harold Kealy my place in Pedagogy. I, Ella Hansen, bequeath to Eugenia Hersch, my fascinating dimples. I, Arnold Horn, bequeath to Herman Ronquist my possibility of being an actor. I, Frank Agan, bequeath to Dave Wilson, my dignity (hold your head up, Dave.) I, LeRoy Phillips, bequeath to Roy Smith my tact of taking care of the weaker sex. (Handle with care.) I, Edwin Landon, gladly leave to Berniece Nelson, my nickname “Swede”. Evan Jones’s ability to know when to keep still, we donate to Clarice Smith—we don’t give this to you for nothing, Smithy. Our class owns one true brunette, namely, Nettie Stout, and to Gerald DeVore we leave her brunette qualities. To anyone who knows me, I, Donald Shaffer, leave my share of our “Three ply combination. I, Alta Cummings, leave my long bob to Evelyn Weldon. Venita Rominger’s permanent wave she leaves to Ada Lightner. (Use with care for it may come out.) Edward Reardon leaves his ability to swing a wicked foot to John Anderson. I, Mabel Decker, bequeath to Eleanor Nelson my ability to touch the ivories of the typewriter. Gladys Jacobsen’s ability to run a mile she leaves to Esther Landon. (You’ll make a sprinter.) I, Francis Wray, leave my ambition to Royal Cruise, as well as to build castles high in the air. I, Charlotte Dorr, leave my flirting, searching eyes to Charles Agan. That Red Hair belonging to a certain Edna Carlton we hesitate to donate—so we 11 just let her keep it. Alma Johnson gladly bequeaths her attainment of being a good scholar to one who chances to need it. (We suggest Harold Kealy.) Miss Dirks bequeaths her ability to successfully pilot a Senior Class to Miss Hagernan. r ] 1 9 2 5 ] Page Thirteen THE BEAVER CLASS PROPHECY Away out in the wilderness about forty miles from everywhere is the one horse town of Woodville. Its population at present is thirty-three. Mysterious, but true, the whole lot of them are the Seniors of ’25. Our story began away back in 1922. We all graduated with high honors, and as fate sometimes does, it sent one of the worst storms in history. It rained for forty-one days and forty-two nights and in the end everything was missing but thirty-three Seniors and Woodville so we decided that Woodville should be our future camping grounds. We, the writers wished all of the Seniors of ’25 good luck and left the country. Our future was to take care of itself. A period of twenty years has elapsed and Edgar and I returned to Woodville. As we got on the train w'e told the conductor to let us off at Woodville. He gave us a little warning which certainly turned out to be true. “Don’t blink an eye or you’ll miss the side show.” Well, we arrived safely and as we got off the train I asked Edgar who the Depot Agent was and as I expected he said, “Edward Reardon”. We rung each other’s hands for a while, then he gave us a line about his wife and children. “Who’s your wife”? I asked. “Ruby Olson”, Reardon said proudly. We surely congratulated him. Just then a man drove up in a hack and said, “Haul you to town”? We surely were surprised to find it to be Wray. He took us directly to the hotel and who was running the inn but Edwin Landen and his wife. Mrs. Lavinia Landon greeted us heartily. Phillips, the bell hop, took us to our rooms and we prepared to meet the rest of the former classmates. The next morning we were down to breakfast and discovered several waiters walking around without much to do; when we sat down they all came rushing up to find out what we wanted. Nettie was first to arrive because Charlotte fell over a chair that happened to get in the way. We each decided it was the best hotel that we had ever been in. After breakfast we walked down to the village store. This was owned by Frank Agan and his wife, Iona Becklam. It was a busy store that sold everything from chewing gum to go-devils. The clerks were Pauletta, Alta and Mabel. We noticed a tall man sweeping and we inquired who he was and they told us it was Allan Kennedy. Edna Carlton was a Russian dress model assisted by Fern Roberts. They were both glad to see us and informed us of a good chance to see several other classmates in the next door Toggery Shoppe. So we dashed in and to the surprise of our life Dorothy Masten was the boss and owner. Zoda was running a very exclusive business in here connected with the Toggery, that is “A Dying Process, white hair made black”. I guess one reason we did not recognize her was because of her black hair. Other assistants were Ella Hansen, Gladys J. and Maude T. Gazing across the paved street I saw what looked to be a business office and was interested so we went there next. A solemn looking elderly person was deep in thought but became aroused at our interruption. Upon a closer view we saw it to be Evan Jones, a grand success in the business world. After recognizing us as two of the class of ’25 he asked us to look his office over and its occupants. The first door we came to said, “Private Stenographer”. This surely encouraged us so we went into the room. Who was typing but Beulah, Evan’s trustworthy stenographer. Our conversation was in vain until Edgar asked her if she remembered the Class Party we had at Alta’s back in 1924. When they were there and also Depot Agent Reardon and his girl, now his wife. She informed us then about Marvin, coach of the Woodville High Basketball Team and had been for the last five years and was a needed help to the school and popularity of its athletics. Of course she directed us toward the school, a magnificent sight in the heart of Woodville. After a chat with Coach Nelson we took the street car for town. When we arrived who wras driving thru the streets headed for the depot but Arnold Horn and wife, Alma Johnson, in a modern carriage. We hailed Gundy and he informed us that he was a farmer, raising corn and that he raised the biggest ears in the country. He said they came to town to take their star boarder to the depot, Miss Edna Olesen, the district teacher in his community. After a good laugh with Gundy we strolled on thru the streets of lower Woodville and whom did we meet but Miss Rominger who told us she was Choir leader at the Methodist Church. Now we had seen all our old classmates and felt five years younger when we took our departure from Woodville for further travels. Page Fourteen C 3 1 9 2 5 [ = THE BEAVER 01 DELLA NELSON Commercial Basketball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club; Declamatory; “T h e Pennant”; Beaver Staff; Girls Club; ‘‘Welcome Home Jimmy”. “H'Sth a cheerful countenance anti a sweet majesty.” MARION DE VORE Classical Glee Club 1, 2; “Polished Pebbles”; Orpheum; Maroon Staff; Beaver Staff; Declamatory 1, 3; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. “Still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all she knew. HERMAN RONQUIST “Heine” Classical Orpheum; Sophomore Treasure. “What docth this sweet child in this wicked place.” JOHN ANDERSON Commercial “His smile goes all the way around and buttons in the back.” ESTHER LANDON “Essie” Commercial Girls Club; Glee Club. “Cheerful, good natured, sincere, full of the joy of living.” ADA LIGHTNER “Spud” Commercial Glee Club; Girls Club; “The Pennant”; “Polished Pebbles”; Declamatory; Orchestra; Orpheum; Maroon Staff; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. “A mile a minute is good speed but a smile a minute gets good action (JERALD DE VORE “Jerry” Classical Sophomore Vice-President; Maroon Staff; Hi V; Basketball. “To be a friend of his is worth while.” ROYAL CRUISE “Roy” Commercial “Polished Pebbles”; Orpheum; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. From my heart I give thee joy, I was once a barefoot boy. BERNEICE NELSON Normal Training Glee Club; Girls Club. “A sweet girl with a winning personality and a sweet smile. C : 1 9 2 5 [ Page Fifteen LESLIE SHAFFER “Les” Classical “Polished Pebbles”; Orpheum; Maroon Staff; Hi Y; Declamatory; Basketball; Junior, Sophomore President; “Welcome Home Jimmy” “His office speaks of his worth ELLA SKANDERUP Classical and Normal Maroon Staff; Junior Treasurer; Girls Club; Orchestra; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. “Not only dainty and sxvect, ear finest and neat, but capable as well . ZELLA SNAVELY Commercial Not merely good, but good for something. HARLAN NELSON Pat” Classical Basketball; Baseball; “Polished Pebbles”; Orpheum; Yell Leader. Not a sinner, but a saint, perhaps. But he's the very best of chaps. ’ HAROLD KEALY Classical and Normal Baseball; Declamatory. I have picked my profession, And a teacher 1 will be. Now if you don’t believe it, Just wait and see. EUGENIA HIRSCH “Genie” Classical and Normal Girls Club. “A great deal of dignity done up in a small package VERNA JENSEN Normal Glee Club; Girls Club. One of those quiet girls whose smile means more than words. DAVID WILSON Dave” Commercial Basketball. “His grin would dim the shining sun and warm a polar bear. ERLA WILSON Normal Training Girls Club. I like men, I really believe I do. CLARICE ANDERSON Classical Girls Club. “She’s just the quiet kind of j girl zvhose nature never varies. Page Sir teen El THE BEAVER PEAKLE POTTER Normal “In silence many things are wrought GWENDOLYN ELLIS “Gwen” Normal “Be good sweet girl and let those who will, be clever” CLARICE SMITH Classical and Normal Girls Club. “Good qualities are often hidden under a quiet disposition. C HARLES AGAN “Chuck” Classical Basketball; Baseball. “Amiable and popular.” CORNELIA WELDON “Gus” Normal “Welcome Home Jimmy.” “A dependable scholar with poetic ability.” ELEANOR NELSON Classical and Normal Girls Club; Basketball. “I’d rather study books than men” EVELYN WELDON “Mike” Normal Declamatory. “A light heart liveth long.” JOHN MILLER “Johnnie” Commercial Declamatory; Maroon Staff; Basketball; Hi Y; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. “Xobody loves me, but I’ll be jigged if I’ll eat worms.” ROY SMITH “Tinkie” Commercial Junior Vice-President; “Welcome Home Jimmy”. “Me thinks there’s mischief abrew-ing when Tinkie’s eyes begin to txvinklc.” 1 9 2 5 I SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President..........................................Pansy Fonda Vice President.....................................Frank Fonda S ecretary - Treasurer..............K E N N ETH C A RT ER Maroon Reporters1 (Morris Schaffer Yell Leaders J [Donald O’Bryan Sponsor.............................. Adiss Newcomb To a High School a “peppy” Sophomore Class is one essential. The Class of ’27 has undoubtedly filled all requirements and more. As Freshmen we entered High School in ’23 with Miss Janike as our Sponsor. In that first year we were never accused of lacking “pep” and as Sophomores we are at times accused of possessing a bit too much. When it comes to furnishing talent for programs, contests or in working for holidays, our class is hard to excel. In our first two years we have established this record for ourselves. Possessing our present amount of “pep” and being in such high spirits, we believe we can break our own record in the two years to come. 19 2 5 Page Eighteen □ FRESHMAN CLASS THE BEST IN S. E. H. S. There’s a class we’re mighty proud of, In the halls of S. E. H. S. When we’ve told you all about them We’ll give you each one a guess. They’re loyal to their high school And to their classmates, too; And they’re full of pep and vigor For the tasks they have to do. Of course they’re full of mischief, And always planning fun. But you’ll find them ever working Till their school room task is done. You’ll find them loyal boosters You know just where they stand, Always willing to do their best Never “can’t” but always “can”. Purple and cream are their colors They have chosen to defend And they stand for the steady courage They to every good cause lend. For their president they’ve chosen A fine young lad named “Bill” And when he’s away or busy They have Glenn Birkby still. To collect and spend their money Genevieve was their choice, And Arthur was chosen yell-leader Because of his mighty voice. Why of course, you’d guess the Freshmen, For there’s no other H. S. Clan Who for loyalty and courage Could surpass the Freshie Band. And when they’ve grown to Seniors Nor so many years to wait, In the future watch for honors From the “Class of Twenty-eight”. D 1 9 2 5 I ZD Page Sineteen THE BEAVER Hehnke Agan Dirks Swanson Burke Thomas Hansing McGonagle GRADE TEACHERS MISS IIEHNKE Principal of Grammar Dept. “I believe in working diligently and earnestly Laughing heartily And loving everybody and everything sincerely.” MISS McGONAGLE Music and English in Grammar Dept. “Of all the rapturous things in life That fill my soul with glee It is the sweet and gentle strains of music’s melody.” MISS BURKE Hygiene-Geography “It’s fine to dream of happiness And joy supreme and pure.” MISS AG A N H istory-A rith mctic “She’s always finding little ways of helping other folks.” MISS SWANSON Fourth Grade “Sweetness long drawn out.” MISS THOMAS Second and Third Grades “I’m little but I'm wise.” MISS HANSING First and Second Grades “She’s a friend to both work and play.” MISS DIRKS Kindergarten “You will know her if you meet her And you’ll find it worth your while To cultivate the friendship Of the girl behind that smile.” We entered kindergarten in 1916 with Miss Hillis as teacher. There were so many of us that some had just a half day in school. Most of us passed and went into the first grade where Miss Julia Klapped was our teacher. Miss Anna Partington, was our second grade teacher, Miss Anthony the third, Miss Burke the fourth, Miss Eley the fifth with Blanche Abbott teaching music. Allie Melson entered at the first of the year while Berniece Dyke left us. Then we went into the Grammar department, Miss Hehnke, Miss Johnson and Miss Lind as teachers. Rose and Opal Birkby, Harold Steavens, Marvin Krokstrom, Mamie Yokly, Erva Sullivan, Mary Alice and Martha Sauler entered at this time. Miss Hehnke, Miss Burke, Miss McGonagle and Mrs. Smiley were our teachers. The seventh graders all passed and we were eighth graders under Miss Hehnke, Miss Burke, Miss Agan and Miss McGonagle. The class of 29 will enter high school in 1925. Page Ttcenty 1 9 2 5 [ THE BEAVER l ===l Kennedy M. Nelson, Capt. H. Nelson BASKETBALL CAPTAIN “MARVE” NELSON Marve’s ability to wrest the ball from an opponent and get down the floor has accounted for many of St. Ed’s baskets. He possesses a deadly basket eye either for close in shots or the long arching variety and his speedy and low dribbling combined with his fast breaking qualities made him a feared forward. Marve proved himself one of the best leaders that ever donned a St. Ed uniform. ALLAN KENNEDY Brown, both as a center and forward has been an outstanding player. His height and ability to jump were great assets to the team and he nearly always got the tip off from the opposing centers. His slashing offensive, his superb floor work combined with his brain work in the defense kept his opponents guessing. HARLAN NELSON Pat, the diminutive forward of the St. Ed five was a fighter from whistle to whistle and a man as hard to guard as a prisoner in a road gang Always on the go an a strong defensive player as well as an offensive star. C ] 1 9 2 S Page Twenty-one THE BEAVER Wray Carter . Reardon Parrott BASKETBALL FRANCIS WRAY St. Ed’s 190 lb. juggernaut guard was the bulwark of strength of the defensive action. He could always be found under the opponents’ goal ready to stop any advance in that direction. Wray has made almost every opposing forward resort to long shots as the only means of scoring. KENNETH CARTER His quick ability to size up the opponents’ offense and the regularity with which he “tosses the monkey w'reneh into the opponents’ attack” have placed Carter in the ranks of a “real guard”. EDWARD REARDON Eddie was always dependable and always full of that fire and enthusiasm that spells “victory”. His ability to take them off the backboard”, his slashing offensive and defensive efforts are only a few of his certificates of valor. AUBREY PARROTT “Chalky” failed to get into the game early in the season and therefore did not have the opportunity to show what he really could jjo. He possesses the desired qualities and with his speedy action will make a good showing. I 1 9 2 5 I I Page Twenty-two THE BEAVER BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Oct. 24, Alumni . . . 10 St. Edward 44 Oct. 3U Columbus “Y” . . . IO St. Edward 28 Nov. 19- Clarkson .. .27 St. Edward Nov. 21, Primrose St. Edward 45 Nov. 28, Genoa ... 8 St. Edward Dec. 3, Indians .. . 15 St. Edward 1 )ec. 10, Cedar Rapids ... 9 St. Edward 24 Dec. 12, Fullerton ... X St. Edward 32 Dec. 19. Genoa . . . 12 St. Edward 19 Jan. 9, Creston .. .22 St. Edward 38 Jan. 13, Albion ... 9 St. Edward 14 Jan. 16, Fullerton .. .14 St. Edward 23 Jan. 23, Columbus ... 6 St. Edward 18 Jan. 30, Creston . .13 St. Edward Jan. 3U Belgrade St. Edward 39 Feb. 2, Humphrey ... 4 St. Edward 50 Feb. 6, Columbus .. . 9 St. Edward Feb. 9, Indians . . .27 St. Edward 8 Feb. 27, Clarkson . . .20 St. Edward 12 Mar. 4, Columbus Elks ... 7 St. Edward 37 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Mar. 6, Indians .. 14 St. Edward Mar. 7, Clarkson . .27 St. Edward 3 STATE TOURNAMENT M ar. 12, Kearney .........— St. Edward won by default M ar. 13, Mead ...........24 St. Edward............. 9 From the very first call for practice, Coach Person found the basket ball boys enthusiastic and ready to settle down to a season of hard work. The number of men reporting was not up to an ideal condition, for our squad was practically cut to six men. In spite of this fact, the above schedule will convince us all that numbers do not count, but quality, speed and true sportsmanship leads to victory. We need not introduce Coach Person further than to mention his name. We do not know his secret for the handling of boys, but through some unmistakable ability he has been able to bring out individual material and to captivate the admiration of all his boys. 19 2 5 Page Twenty-three U — ::l THE BEAVER Hcrmiimeier E. Nelson Stout Roberts Decker I). Nelson Smith Z. Nelson Miss Newcomb (Coach) GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ( o a A 1 iimni ... 11 St. Edward Oct. 3 i, Alumni . . . . St. Edward 6 Nov. 2i, Primrose ... St. Edward 8 Dec. 3, Indians . . . . St. Edward H Jan. 13, Albion .... St. Edward 4 Jan. 16, Fullerton . . «7 St. Edward Jan. 31, Belgrade ... 8 St. Edward 11 Feb. 2, Humphrey . 6 St. Edward 2 3 Feb. 9, Indians . . . . St. Edward 6 Feb. 24, Albion St. Edward 8 Total 143 I I 1 For some unaccountable reason the girls have not had a very successful season. The girls were speedy on the floor and played a good brand of basketball. Though we lost a few games, the scores were always close and the issue in doubt until the last few minutes of play. Miss Newcomb coached the girls faithfully and ably. She taught us to be good sports as well as basketball players. The girls appreciate her time and work put in. 31 25 i □ Fane Twenty-four THE BEAVER THE GIRLS TEAM BEULAH SMITH (Captain) Always loyal to the team and school and could be depended upon. She took turns at guard and center, playing brilliantly in both positions. Beulah has four years of Basketball to her credit and the High School certainly will miss her next year. DELLA NELSON (Forward) A jolly good sport and a wizard at shooting goals. She has done admirable work in the past two years and still has another year. We wish her well. ZODA NELSON (Forward) Zoda and Della made a good pair of goal shooters. Zoda was always right there when guarding too. During her three years of Basketball she has done much toward developing comradeship among the girls and a stronger feeling of loyalty toward the school. We are sorry to lose her. MABEL DECKER (Guard) A willing worker always doing her best. This is her first year of regular playing as well as her last. Another loss to the High School. ELEANOR NELSON (Guard) Her fighting spirit helped keep her opponent from scoring. This is her first year but she showed wonderful possibilities. Eleanor has another year in High School. FERN ROBBER ES (Guard) This was Fern’s first year in athletics but in spite of that fact showed up good. Unfortunately this is her last year. NETTIE STOUTE (Center) Another one who made a good showing in one year. Though she did not get many chances to show her ability she did well. This is also her last year. DAISY HERMSMEIER (Guard) Her defensive playing often made the opposing forward resort to long shots as their only means of scoring. It was not her fault when her opponent got the ball. Daisy will have two more years to develop her athletic ability. Those who are leaving have only best wishes for next year’s girls’ Basketball team. We’ll all be back on the side lines supporting our old High School. 19 2 5 Page Twenty-firt THE BEAVER JD UL ULAH BALEE BALEE BALAH 5T. EDWARD’S HIGH SCHOOL RAH RAKiRAHi 1 11. W, “Ding’ O'Brien •Ike Shaffer CHEER LEADERS Ike and Ding served as our efficient cheer leaders and were instrumental in promoting enthusiasm and perfecting the strong rooting section which was on hand for all the basketball games. HIGH SCHOOL SONG Faithful and true hearted, Let us boost for our ‘‘Old High”, We revere her and defend her, And her colors proudly fly. We will stand for her, united, Of her deeds we gladly tell, Her colors streaming, Glad faces beaming, So here’s a cheer for her we all love so well. CHORUS Joyous and ever loyal, Let us boost for our “Old High”, Let every heart sing, Let every voice ring, There’s no time to grieve or sigh. It’s ever onward, our course pursuing May defeat ne’er our ardor cool. But, united, we will boost for her, our “Old High School”. Honors she has taken, On the track and with the ball, May she always rank the highest, May her colors never fall; There’s no other that can match her, When her team is on the field. Her boys the fleetest, Her girls the sweetest, Then here’s a cheer for her, for her who ne’er will yield. HIGH SCHOOL YELL Brackerty rax carix caree Brackerty rax carix caree High Oh umdee dah Ullah balee balee balah St. Ed High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! 19 2 5 Pape Twenty suv I 41 ==== 1 THE BEAVER Masten Lightner Allen Rominger Cross Skanderup II. Thompson, Director Miller T ruelove ORCHESTRA An orchestra, a good orchestra, is a decided asset to a High School. In the average High School there is available sufficient material with which to build an orchestra, and there remains only the matter of discovery and organization. This belief prompted certain investigations and procedures which resulted in the organization of an orchestra, a good orchestra, in St. Edward High School. The parts finally and permanently assembled consist of four violins, a mandolin, a cornet, a saxophone, a trombone, a baritone, a clarinet, and drums, beside the piano. The orchestra has appeared at practically all of the High School programs throughout the year and broadcasted an hour’s program from Radio Station WJAG at Norfolk, Nebraska. A splendid repertoir was developed which never failed to please. The orchestra wishes to express their appreciation for the valued assistance of Miss Hansing, cornetist, and Lancelot Swallow, saxophonist. Lancelot was enrolled for post-graduate work during the first semester, and assisted the orchestra throughout the year. Violins Lavinia Masten Ella Skanderup Bertha Truelove Genevieve Rominger M anJohn Ada Lightner Piano Eva Miller Director and Clarinetist H. W. Thompson Cornet Miss Hansing Saxophone Lancelot Swallow Trombone Maude Truelove Baritone Phelps Cross Drums Aubrey Allen 1 9 2 5 i —1 Page Twenty-seven THE BEAVER Jones V. Rominger DeVorc D. Masten D. Nelson Miss K. Dirks BEAVER STAFF Dorothy Masten .Marion DeVore ....Evan Jones .. .Della Nelson Venita Rominger ....Miss Dirks 1 9 2 s Editor..................... Assistant.................. Business Manager............ Assistant Business Manager L iter ary F.d it or........ Sponsor..................... Page Twenty eight THE BEAVER Nelson Lightner Rominger DeVore Miss Hageman Carlton Shaffer Schaffer DeVore Jones O’Brien Greig Shaffer Lister Allen THE MAROON STAFF Editor-in-Chief....... Assistant Editor...... Business Manager. . . Assistant Manager. . . Circulation Managers .Edna Carlton, ’25 Leslie Shaffer, ’26 ... .Evan Jones, ’25 .Ada Lightner, ’26 J Don Schaffer, ’25 |John Miller, ’26 Senior Reporters Venita Rominger and Edgar Greig Junior Reporters Marion DeVore and Gerald DeVore Sophomore Reporters Morris Shaffer and Donald O’Brien Freshman Reporters Alice Lister and Aubrey Allen Financial Adviser...........................................Mr. Person Literary Adviser.......................................Miss Hageman “The Maroon,” the school paper, is published once every month. A staff which governs the paper is appointed at the beginning of the year. “The Maroon” each year has made remarkable headway and has taken care of its own finances. The subscription list has increased each year to a total of three hundred and twenty-five. The present staff has endeavored to “Stick to the ship” and wish their following staff the best of luck. 3192s Page Twenty-nine THE BEAVER “SAFETY FIRST” CHARACTERS Jack Montgomery.............................Marvin Nelson Jerry Arnold................................LeRoy Phillips Mr. McNutt..................................Francis Wray Elmer Flannel...............................Don Schaffer Abou Ben Mocha.......................................Frank Agan Mabel Montgomery.........................Dorothy Masten Virginia Bridger..............................Ella Hansen Mrs. Barrington-Briager......................Mabel Decker Zuleika ...................................Charlotte Dorr Mary Ann O’Finnerty...................................Ruby Olson STORY OF THE PLAY This new and sparkling farce has a story of sustained interest, abounding in mirth-provoking situations. Its leading role is that of an innocent and inoffensive young husband, Jack Montgomery, who is plunged into the abyss of the law after trying to rescue a Turkish maiden from the hands of the police. Jack and his chum Jerry visit Zuleika to aid the interests of Jack’s cousin, Elmer Flannel, a shrinking young man. Jack, Jerry and Zuleika are arrested and sentenced to thirty days in jail. In order to keep the disgrace from Jack’s wife, Mabel and Jerry’s fiancee, Virginia, they tell them that they are going to a convention of Shriners by boat. The scheme works and Mabel and Virginia bid them a tearful farewell. In the second act the ladies have received word from the steamboat company that Jack and Jerry are not to be found on board and have probably been washed overboard and drowned. They are heart-broken and don deep mourning for the loved ones they never expect to see again. Jack and Jerry, in jail, know nothing of this, and when their thirty days expire they return to the ladies full of joy and explanations of their wonderful trip to Florida. It takes some tall explaining to show why they were not drowned, and when Mrs. Bridger, the mother of the girls, learns that Zuleika has been missing for thirty days, she naturally thinks that she accompanied the boys to Florida. Mabel decides to return to her mother’s roof and never see Jack again. The third act straightens out the tangle after a series of laughable events culminating in an elopement down a ladder in which Jack, who thinks he is eloping with Mabel his wife finds that the lady he is running away with is the Irish cook, Marv Ann O’Finnerty. Page Thirty C 3 1 9 2 5 [ 3 THE BEAVER ] 1 9 2 5 C Page Thirty-one THE BEAVER ORPHEUM For weeks and weeks we had all looked forward to the widely advertised “Orpheum” which was given February 17-18. Never again will we believe in the old quotation, “Ah, let not hope prevail, lest disappointment follow”, for we had hoped for something good, and it was good. Don’t let anyone tell you that they were disappointed after the nights of February 17-18—for they weren’t. The “Welcome” number sung by Lightner and DeVore was a starter that was “put over” in fine shape. The High School Orchestra made their debut and convinced our community that it was worth while to spend the time and energy it takes to have such an organization in school. The Midgets in Song and Dance” took the house bv storm. Their act wras so well presented and so well appreciated that they responded to three encores. The D, F, and H numbers were three one-act comedies which were enjoyed by all. Musical numbers, which are always popular were plentiful. The last number, “Radio Revue” made a decided hit. Its novelty and snap brought the program to a close with that pep that is always encouraging to the performers. DECLAMATORY 'The winners were Marion DeVore and Genevieve Rominger who will be our representatives at Neligh. Marion’s presentation of Dot Leedla Boy was given with the wealth of personality which she alone could give. The crowd was kept in a continual uproar at the clever little child Genevieve brought to life in her reading of ‘‘Naughty Zell”. Those winning second were Olive Marshal with her reading of Laddie” and Ilene Saunders with her reading of “Bobby goes to Church”. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Mrs. Brooks, who rents Coolbrook farm.........................Ada Lightner Lucille Brooks, her daughter.................................Ella Skanderup Peggy Sommers, a neighbor....................................Della Nei.son Danny Banks.....................................................John Miller Val Gardner, a young lawyer................................Leslie Shaffer Chesterfield McSwope, Val’s friend...............................Roy Smith Sallie Thomas, school teacher............................. .Marion DeVore George Pierce, country lawyer............................... .Royal Cruise Melinda Preston, an old maid................................Cornelia Weldon ACT I Scene—Living room in the home of Mrs. Brook, on Coolbrook Farm. Time—Saturday morning about the first of October. Jimmy, the prodigal, is expected. ACT II Scene—Same as Act I. One week later. ACT III Scene—The same. Two weeks later. Curtain falls for one minute during Act 3 to show’ lapse of about six hours. Welcome Home Jimmie,” the play presented by the Junior Class on February 13 and 14 will take its place as one of the best plays presented in the High School Auditorium. The play was one possessing a plot of such fascination that interest was intense from the first scene to the conclusion of the last act. The theme of the play was that of mistaken identity. Valentine Gardner, a prominent young lawyer, on vacation, was mistaken for the son of a blind widow, Mrs. Brooks, living on the Brooks farm. The real son, after an absence of fifteen years, was expected home when Mr. Gardner and his friend, Chesterfield McSwope, appeared on the scene. For the sake of the old mother they permitted the mistake in identity to continue. This involved them in many amusing and serious situations, including the harvesting of the corn crop, getting rid of a persistent fiance of the real Jimmie, and the raising of the rent collector. 3 Pane Thirty two C 1 9 2 5 C THE BEAVER Albion PAPEZ BROTHERS Albion THE MONEY SAVING CENTER OF BOONE COUNTY MEN’S AND HOYS' GOOD CLOTHING FURNISHINGS AND HATS The best of work clothing—at lowest prices. We invite our many St. Edward friends and patrons to come and see us at our Albion Store. WELLS WRIGHT SHORT ORDER Groceries MEALS Men’s and Boys' Work Clothing and Shoes AT ALL HOURS We have added a complete line of work clothing and shoes. Good work clothes at low prices is our motto Palmer’s Pure Candy NELSON CAFE 1 9 2 5 I l Page Thirty-three THE BEAVER HOME 'There is no word in our language that holds so much of meaning as Home. Lest it be Mother, and the two are so closely lined, so tightly bound to all that the heart of a boy or a girl holds dear, as to be synonomous. There is no single action that will tend to at once establish you as a citizen of worth as the founding of a Home. 'There is no one ambition that will lift the weight of years from your shoulders and place the spring of Youth in your step as the consciousness that you are the OWNER of a HOME. A HOME, a real home of your own. The fondest vision and hope of Youth is Home. The mellowest, most treasured dream of old age is woven around the humble Home of long ago. Insure for those you love this Blessing. Guarantee for your old age the comforts of Roof-tree and Fireside. And in building your Home, buy your building material of THE CHICAGO LUMBER COMPANY YOU WILL BE HAPPY EVER AFTER MY FAVORITE BOOK Love’s Labor Lost — Miss Mabel Decker. How to Reduce—Mr. Gray. “Dear Mabel’’—Prof. Thompson. A Man’s Man—Beulah Smith. How to be a Man—Evertt Rapp. Unabridged Dictionary—Edna Carlton. IRISH CHIVALRY Two Irishmen had fight. During the scrimmage Pat lost his glass eye. Terry became brightened and stopped fighting. Picking up the pieces he handed them to Pat, saying, “Sure, Pat, an’ I didn’t know you wore a thing like that or I wouldn’t ’a’ hit ye” “Oh, begorra, an’ don’t be worryin’ about a thing like that, Terry,’ replied Pat. “Sure an’ I couldn’t see very well out o’ the thing anyway.’’ —Even” body’s. It’s funny when the world’s so large That it can be so small; That little things count heavy, And the big ones not at all. That tho’ you thought you’d covered Little sidesteps that you’d done The world’s a soul of countless ears, And it uses every one. What follow's here is truth, not hearsay, Folly’s price of jest, And yet a life counts nothing If it hasn’t met the test. Scandal, gossip, truly the Assortment bends the shelf, Give ear—but may I ask that you Just “Keep it to yourself”. EASILY PLEASED Agatha: “Why is Reggie so popular? Does he laugh at old jokes?” Harriet: “He not only laughs, but asks you to repeat them.” 19 2 5 Page Thirty-four THE BEAVER I I 1 9 2 5 C Page Thirty-five THE BEAVER BUILDING MATERIAL PLANS Building Information See Us Lightner Lumber Company THE BEAVER DON’T BE A KNOCKER When a stranger drops in, jolly him. Tell him this is the greatest town on earth to live in—and it is. Don’t discourage him by speaking ill of your neighbors. There’s no end of fun minding your own business. It makes other people like you. Nobody gets stuck on a knocker FARMERS STATE BANK St. Edward, Nebraska MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM The smart style and the fine quality of the FLORSHEIM SHOE If you want Pure Pennsylvania Oils for your cars or tractor call are an asset to your appearance PETERSON’S FILLING STATION St. Edward, Nebr. High Grade Gasoline-Oils-Kerosene AT “The Styles Store” 19 2 5 Pct{je Thirty seven THE BEAVER Call at the Verhaege Barber and Beauty shop for the latest in Ladies and Gents Hair Dressing. All work is guaranteed to be first class. See R. W. CASPER style plate. DENTIST J. L. Verhaege PROPRIETOR ATTENTION Anything in the line of barber work, neatly and quickly done. A trial is all we ask. Lawrence Barber Shop G. H. LAWRENCE, Manager St. Edward, Nebr. E. G. Criss “The Home of Better Flour Plumbing and Heating Wholesale—Retail Windmills and Pumps If e treat you right. Give us the Schulz Produce chance Dealers in FLOUR, FEED AND FARM For first class barber work and quick service come to Turpin’s Barber Shop. We run three chairs steady. PRODUCE A. TURPIN Phone 52 Proprietor St. Edward, Nebraska 19 2 5 Page Thirty-eight THE BEAVER SHEAFFER’S Self Filling FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS H. A. FITCH $2.50 to $5.00 REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Harry P. Knudsen Eyes Tested Rexall Druggist St. Edward Elmer Kennedy Co. tVe specialize in automobile DEALER IN maintenance HARNESS TIRES TIRE ACCESSORIES St. Edward, Nebr. We recondition all makes of motors Cylinder Honing Authorized McQuay-Norris Service Station Oxy-acetylene Welding We believe our equipment and experience will merit your consideration when in need of automobile service work The Variety Store NOTIONS SCHOOL SUPPLIES WALL PAPER CANDY CHINAWARE ALBIN C. PEARSON, Proprietor St. Edward, .... Nebraska MILLER GARAGE S I 6 I Page Thirty-nine THE BEAVER - SERVICE IS OUR WATCHWORD VVE ANTICIPATE YOUR EVERY DESIRE FOR THAT SERVICE AND COMFORT NECESSARY TO THE PROPER ENJOYMENT OF ALL-THE-YEAR-ROUND MOTORING LIBERTY OIL CO. SERVICE STATIONS THE POWER OF A DOLLAR Deposited at interest GROWS DAY AND NIGHT Let your Dollars gain Power by Depositing Them THE FIRST STATE BANK The Bank of Service St. Edward, Nebr. 19 2 5 Pape Forty THE BEAVER CO L==J CALENDAR September Students arrive School life begins High School mixer Class of ’24 present gift to H. S. Fair vacation October First Edition of Maroon First basketball game Maroon contest Seniors win half holiday November Teachers’ Association in Omaha Beaver contest Armistice Day 19-23 Educational Week Thanksgiving Seniors win half holiday December Freshmen display pennant Christmas Program Hershey Bar sale School house caught on fire Christmas vacation January Happy New Year! Final Semester Exams. NOT MADE “My!” said the drug department clerk as he laid down the morning paper. “Hasn’t this prohibition law made a lot of crooks?” “No”, said the chance customer, “not made them, merely shows us who they are.” February Orpheum Junior Play Valentine Day Lincoln’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday March Basketball tournaments Declamatory contest St. Patrick’s Day April April Fool’s Day Senior Party Seniors take half holiday May May Day Senior Play Seniors take half holiday Senior sneak day Class Day Junior-Senior Banquet Baccalaureate Sermon Commencement Exercises “Doctor,” called the small boy, “come up to our house quick!” “Who is sick at your house?” asked the doctor. “Everybody but me. I’d been naughty, so the}' wouldn’t give me any of the nice mushrooms pa picked in the woods.” t 9 2 5 Page Forty-one THE BEAVER THIS BANK OFFERS YOU A FIRM FOOTING When the rains descended and the floods came, the house built upon the sand crumbled and fell, while the house built upon the rock stood firm and weathered the storm. When financial storms come, it is the man who has the firm footing of a connection with a dependable bank who can face whatever may ensue secure in the knowledge that his bank stands ready to exert its strength in his behalf. THE SMITH NATIONAL BANK □ 19 2 5 Page Forty-two THE BEAVER Excavation work on the big sewer had reached a low, mucky place and the Italian laborers were having their troubles with the soft mud. Suddenly there arose a shout: “C’mear queek! Bringa da shov! Bringa da peek! Pietros stuck in da mud up to hees knees!” ‘‘Tell him to wade out,” shouted the foreman. “He canna no wade—he wronga end up.” HIS BIRTHDAY DINNER “Some rat, Si. Caught him this mornin’. He’s seventeen years old.” “How do you know how old he is?” “Caught him with a date in his mouth.” THE DAILY WEATHER REPORT TIME TO GO He had held forth for so long on the subject of his adventures that the entire smoking-room was distinctly bored. Finally he reached India. “It was there that I first saw a man-eating tiger,” he announced boastfully. “Pooh! that’s nothing,” said a mild-looking little man edging towards the door. “I once saw a man-eating rabbit.” And he sauntered gracefully out. Around the Library table—Windy. In Thompson’s office—Very hot. Miss Hageman’s Room—Changeable. Gray’s Office—Fair weather. Miss Mitchel’s Room—('old but Clear, Miss Dirks’ Room—Cloudy but Pleas- ant. Miss Newcomb—Agreeable. Moon Rises.............9:19 A. M. Following go home Ada Lightner Della Nelson Francis Wray Morris Shaffer Earl Lawrence Don Shaffer .9:21 A. M. Dry Goods— Groceries—Notion -Shoes—Men s Furnishings Q. H. MYHRE Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE St. Edward, Nebraska Phone 214 New line of dress goods, suitable for banquet and graduation gowns, school and sport wear. Shoes for street and dress wear. All the summer novelties in belts, collars and gloves. Silk underwear, lingerie material. Latest models in wraparounds. All rubber corsets, brassiers and bandeaux. Silk hose in popular colors and prices. We give cash saving script Spend and Save 3 19 2 5 Page Forty-three THE BEAVER GLENN McCAY Bakery and Confectionery IDEAL BAKERY Bakers of Cream of llte IVest Bread Glenn McKay Proprietor St. Edward, Nebraska The Nearest Service is Ford Service Ford owners find Ford made products most reasonably priced. They are designed for the car by the manufacturer of the car to operate with simplicity, effi-cienc3' and economy. As an authorized Ford Dealer, we handle all Ford Products for Ford cars. Ford Garage OTTO NELSON, Proprietor St. Edward, Nebraska Office Phone No. 260 KENNEDY’S FURNITURE STORE Established 1896 Furniture and Undertaking St. Edward, Nebraska The best there is, such as Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets New Home Sewing Machines Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Quality Goods KENNEDY’S FURNITURE STORE St. Edward, Nebraska George P. Rich HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS Telephone 282 Round Oak Steel Ranges Electrical Supplies Mazda Lamps A gents for the White Sewing .Machine 19 2 5 Page Forty-four THE BEAVER OUR SPECIALS W. L. Douglas Shoes Butterick Patterns Ball Band Rubbers Black Cat Hosiery Caps and 100% Wool Clothing Gloves and Overalls Sterling Cloaks Richelieu Can Goods Royal Worcester Corsets Two Phones—70 and 71 NELS HASSELBALCH ST. EDU ARD, NEBRASKA WHAT GRANT HAD ON It was at the closing exercises of a city public school that Marjorie was reading a composition of her own, on “Grant’s Work in the Civil War.” She got on most creditably until she reached Lee’s surrender at Appomattox court house. She then related how Lee wore his sword and was handsomely attired in full uniform, “while Grant,” she announced, “had on nothing but an old ragged Union suit.” “GEORGE, THE LADDER” A little boy who had to be on the train over night slept in an upper berth in the sleeping car. In the night he awakened and sat up. “Do you know where you are, Bobby?” asked his mother. “Course I do,” answered Bobby promptly, “I’m in the top drawer.” If once you eat at The Jones Cafe you will always return the following day EVAN A. JONES, Proprietor 19 2 5 Page Forty fivi SCHOOL VIA BUSINESS Education is the harmonious development of all our faculties. This community strives through its schools to harmoniously develop its future generations. Did you ever stop to think that to trade at home helps build up your school. About 40 per cent of all taxes levied in St. Edward goes to the maintenance of School District Number 17. Your city business institutions are your best patrons, for they contribute the lion’s share of taxes. The dollar you spend in Albion helps build the schools and city of Albion, the dollar you spend in Chicago helps Chicago and every dollar you spend in St. Edward helps you get that better education. Surveys made by Merchandise Systemizers as well as our universities have brought out the fact that the small town merchants have the smallest overhead in retailing general merchandise and since the best and largest manufacturers have but one price, it naturally follows that you save money by trading in your home town and at the same time help build bigger and better schools. CARSTEN CLEGG COMPANY Department Store St. Edward. Nebraska I== = =l THE BEAVER AUTOGRAPHS THE BEAVER AUTOGRAPHS Page Forty-eight