University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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!r: - ;i;ii -ih - i 1 Jiiiii , hn;i ir phi.I ivr!•«•» 1 1 in ' ‘ i r !■ m 11 hiii'IM ik i nr? T H E X I N E T E E X - T Y K X T Y B I S B I I. A After Ouija had taken a short nap. it informed us concerning two of our most prominent Seniors. “Mildred Jaynes. Helen Baldwin-------engaged in (lirl Scout work-----recently given high awards for service to country. )uija then went on to say that Katharine Hall was starring in “Oh, Maiden Fair With Lovely Hair, at the new Metro-Shubert. Tickets. $15. Katharine always did have a good deal of hidden dramatic ability. Have we no artist in our midst ? Hut wait! “Lois Wilde-------invents new family for page of ‘St. Paul Dispatch’--------- Alakadrosky------surpasses ‘Min and Andy . With very little coaxing on my part, 1 received valuable information concerning Caro Jurisch and Cathryn 1 Iaisley. “Haisley and Jurisch, street orators, declare for One Big Union and an All-world Strike.’’ How interesting! But is Ouija confiding in me? Wilma (lerst-----noted politician-----Republican ticket------Lucille Larson opposes her------runs independently--------close shave for governorship of New Jersey. “Well, 1 belie?'e the irksome task is finished,” I said to myself. The Ouija chose, however, to disagree. Don’t be so hasty. Elfrida Lundeberg, directress of tin pan symphony, specializes on combs and rubber bands----very talented woman.” At last my conscience is clear! If each member of the Class of 1920 does not choose to follow his natural bent and calling, he has no one but himself to blame for his failure in life. Tale of an Overworked Senior I 'M only jest a little girl, Miss Schill. she says I’m frail. (I 've been studying Social Science. That’s why I’m looking pale.) When bad teachers call on me, They musn’t scare me so. ’Cause if they do, 1 may leave school, Then where will their jobs go? My dad, he says right out to them, “See here, you teachers, quit!! I s’pose we ll have to compromise, 'Fore Winnie has a fit! I’m growing weaker every day. My life will sure be brief. I've even planned the funeral, So firm is my belief. Oh, teachers, can’t I do something To make you all agree That fewer lessons and more sleep Would suit both you and me? I ate Twenty WlNNlFRKI) H IT. I IKS.

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I X I V E R S I T V H I G H SCHOOL, M I X X E A V O L I S “I-awrence Paist-----writer of popular song hits-----presented on all well- known New York stages-------musical comedy entitled, ‘I'll Say She Does, but You Tell ’Em,’ presented at Little Theater---big financial success. “Giants Win!” shrieked the Ouija with a sudden flourish. Very plausible, indeed; but what had this to do with our illustrious class? “Jack Eaton, the Giants’ star catcher smashes ‘Babe’ Ruth’s envious record. Six home runs in one game.” “Impossible! said I. “Relieve me, or call yourself a liar, snapped Ouija, and stopped, stalk-still. Rut again it moved! “Hislop and Brock! Greatest show on earth! shouted Ouija. “See Dot Bowen and Gladys Kuehne, the bewitching snake charmers with brands Colgrove, the spineless wonder. Well, well, Ouija spilled quite a line that trip. But thump,—it had not ceased yet. Cecille de Mille presents Lucille Brock and Phillis Clemetson in the Rival Vampires.' It's stupendous! Gorgeous spectacle! I seized the Ouija in horror. How could such a thing be possible? But the thing was raving, it couldn’t stand still. “Jacobson, Pierce and Staples, beauty parlors, lemon lotion and henna rinses a specialty. Personal attention to every customer. No smoking in massage parlor. Ah, well! Talent will rise to heights of fame! “Ouija, prophesy! Give us Elijah's judgment on Theodore Ericksen and Fred Clark. The Ouija again moved. “Clark and Ericksen, stock brokers. Cornering A. (jump’s ‘Carp Caviar.' So fitting a finish for our noble financiers! The thing was still moving. Erma Schurr and Lloyd ye. famous ventriloquists,” the Ouija l oard informed me, present their comedy skit entitled, ‘Blow Me Back to Cuba. Where the Balmy Nectar Flows.' What are Raymond and Eber doing? My answer was: “Eber Erickson and Ray Hanson lead wild band of “I ' High marauders into Carpalatchian Mountains for outing after seven years of solitude. The little thing still moved! Lillian Borreson and W. Eunice Hughes, palmists. Step in and have fortune read (light yellow, if preferred). Our large assortment assures your complete satisfaction. You have tried the rest, now try the best.” I had scarcely ! egun to think about Harry Hillstrom before the little table rat-a-tat-tatted across the board. It then jazzed fora while. We interpreted this to mean that Harry is now a “jazz-bander. (Juija seemed somewhat disappointed when obliged to admit that Carl I mg-land had recently perfected the “Johnsonite Political Graft Machine” in California. Will Caroline Murray ever he a teacher?” The little helper aided me by submitting, “Caroline Murray—national Suffragist leader. We always knew that Caroline made the most of her Social Science course! Bill Coffman—and the )uija was off at a great rate. Just brought into court-----sorry condition----arrested by a speed cop for driving on side walk-----life sentence.” That’s the way it always is. Sins will repeat themselves! Jim Bohan! The Ouija sadly informed us. I see Bohan standing in front of a little tumbledown store, under three golden balls, supported by a shabby old-clothes model. Page Xineteen

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C X I V E R S I T V HIGH SCHOOI M I X X EAPOI.IS Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1920 WE. the Seniors of the University High School and members of the graduating class of 1920, being possessed of sound and scholar!) minds which have only been weakened to various degrees by the severe strain of mental application to our work, do hereby make our last will and testament individually and collectively as follows: l:irsl—Helen Baldwin, wishing to further the athletic ability of the girls of “I High and the rest of the universe, hereby bequeaths her place on the widely known Girl Scout basketball team to Margaret Posey, and her athletic poses in Social Science to “Mary Shaw. Second—Jim Bohan, being of a kind and benevolent nature, hands down his position, as Disposer of Football Equipment to Mr. V. D. Reeve, and his Vnion buttons, as historical relics, to Miss Fleming. Third—Lillian Borreson donates her large speaking parts as housemaid in class plays to speechless “Mugs’ Sweet, and being further disposed to giving away her property, gives her generosity to Fannie Graham. Fourth—Dorothy Bowen, from the bottom of her heart and still further— from the bottoms of her feet—gives to Mae McIntosh her Fairy Dance, alias Russian Dance, alias Irish Dance, alias, etc., and coupled with this, the aesthetic inspiration to go with it. Fifth—Henry Brock, acknowledging the benefits of Social Science, bequeaths his knowledge in the same to Miss Fleming, and his diving accomplishments to Joe Hummel. Sixth—Lucille Brock, also accomplished in terpsichorean feats, has decided that Virginia Dustin shall inherit her soulful dance, which was given at a memorable Senior class party, and that her melodious voice shall not |ierish from this school, but shall go to Mr. Stockwell to be used in making records for the Shop Class talking machine. Seventh—Elvira Butler bequeaths her anti-fat platform to those interested in Political Economics, and her luxurious giggles to Mr. Powers. Eighth—Phillis Clemetson, after great meditation and consultation with the famous lawyer, A. C. Hislop. hereby hands down to Mugs Morris, a kindred spirit, her Western t’nion-like punctuality, and her extra vacations to Betty White, thereby keeping them in the Association of Vacationists. Her gestures are left to all students of French. Xintli—Bill Coffman, without hesitation, leaves his taking ways and his outstanding bill at Cirklers’ to other Hi-Y members, and his newspaper clipping recipe for rosy cheeks to Erwin ('.rumke. Tenth—Ye Faerie Quecne Colgrove bequeaths, with due ceremony, his fairy-ship to Paul Watts, and he designs to make Rachel Perkins the sole heir to his amassed fortune of I’ncle Remus jokes. Eleventh—Alice Dyer will always keep an open house, while the Ag School is in session, to all girls who wish to make evening calls for various reasons, and also bequeaths her pedestal | osition in Acme to Dorothy Every. Twelfth—John J. Eaton wills his “horse plav” to Mr. Stockwell, and his habit of being blamed for everything (along with two (2) other personages) to Ed Cless. Thirteenth—Elnrr Erickson, being of a kind and condescending character, donates his Bolshevik dance music for Assemblies to Mr. Pepinsky’s flock, commonly known as the I ” High orchestra, and his army shirt to the football dummy. Fourteenth—Mabel Ericksen. sometimes hailed as Theodore, has promised Page Twenty-one