University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Frank Rarig leaves his flower-like grace and naive speech to Fred Arny for use in the immediate family, i Now don’t forget.) Judd Manuel respectfully bestows his brand new suspenders (only worn once) upon Donald Burch, in case he should meet with an emergency. Jack Brown sacrifices with much sorrow, the keys to the mint of “Uv High, the treasury of the Senior Class, to Mer Robertson and Al Todd, so that they may have enough money to buy their candy, rather than swipe it. Middy Borne wills her “nights out’ and all her rings and telephone calls to Romola Griswold on one condition; i. e., that she doesn’t overdo and thereby hurl her health. Helen Larson, Dorothy Johnson, and Agnes Berntsen unselfishly confer their sweet, maidenly charms on Jeanette Wallace, for the express purpose of amusing the faithful Marlowe. “Rabbit” Scott leaves “The Vacant Chair behind the candy counter to Mary Ada, as a reward for her enthusiasm and class spirit. Heinie Fierce and George Smith leave their dramatic ability to Jim Tyler and John Hynes, knowing they’ll use it wisely. Gordon Bassett and Thain Stewart reluctantly relinquish Nancy and Luree to any other like-minded swains who will promise to cherish them tenderly and amuse them between periods, as well as at morning and noon. Betty Young decrees that Rhoda Fierce shall have that sweet expression of “don’t tell her I told you. Margaret Went ling and I ona Desmond leave their hot air to Tiny Stafford, who can use it to advantage in the plunge. Bill Haggerty and Don Blomquist have given up their most cherished vehicle, Don's Chevy, to Bud Merritt for use instead of the ill-fated Maxwell—good luck. Bud! Frank Fredrickson regrets to say that he’ll need his 1925 (?) Ford model next year. Julian Murray and Robert Ramsdell name Jack Bates as beneficiary in respect to their youthful, maidenly blushes and common sense—(very rare qualities, both, my boy!”f Dot Arny leaves her charming manner and quiet ways to Mary Wildes in hope that Mary will not ever be too frank. Luciie Freston, Janet Licb, and Helen Reilly wish to bequeath the pins and team-work of the “Diables” to the “pick of ’26.” Helen also says that she’ll share her sense of humor with Charlotte Wells. Eleanor King sacrificially donates her most cherished possessions; i. e., her ground-gripper shoes, middy blouses, and four A’s a month to Jean King to be used with due respect and discretion. (No extra charge will be made for avoirdupois.) Ann Todd and Hermion Wheaton bless Marjorie Fage, Naomi Fredrickson, and Caroline YanKoughnet with their combined musical ability both vocally and pian-ally. And last, but not least, do we leave our worn and worthy sails and rudders to the Junior Class. Witnesses: E. Z. Fast. 0. U. Future. Signed: Ima Fibhkr. I’ayr Tirenty-lhret

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SALVAGED FROM THE HOLD In contemplation of the approaching decease and dissolution of our class, we. the class of nineteen twenty-five, of the I diversity High School, in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, being dignified, honored Seniors of superior age and attainment, and in our own estimation of sound minds and memories, and being of firm opinion that we are in possession of several things which could he spared in this good cause, do, in the presence of these witnesses hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, and do hereby annul, revoke, and recall all former wills and bequests by us heretofore made. First: We, the Senior Class, bequeath our ability to keep out of debt to the Junior Class. (We think they’ll need it after putting on the J. S.I Second: John Horatious Patrick Olaf Stellwagen. Esq., after due deliberation and deep consideration, hereby bequeaths his propensity for musical haircuts to any budding genius who is deemed worthy of it by the school. Katherine Washburn and Charles Burbach, in view of the sad deficiency of the other students in Social Science, regretfully leave their oratorical conquests to John Shumann and Ruth Thorshov. Lucy and Clarice, out of their well-meaning little hearts, leave their marathon methods of ensnaring lonely, lamb-like lads as a parting gift to Mary Elizabeth Rysgaard. Van Nary and John McConnell, recognizing the value of a good example, leave the memory of their billets and battles to June Sheridan and Ivan Woolery. Leona Knechtges and Gertrude Hermann, believing in the saying that chickens always come home to roost.” will allow Frances Clark and Barbara Frances, respectively, the use of their Wallace Reducing Records, and also a picture frame inscribed with the words “Before” and “After.” Knowing true genius when she sees it. Laura Lacey deems Harriet Zelner worthy to receive her Lanoil wave l home-set) and (lute-like voice. Daddy Andrus and Sonny Beal. Inc., have agreed to leave two feet of their manly stature to Billy Herrold. I Now don't lose it. Billy.) Uncle Vinton Knechtges thoughtfully donates his everlasting supply of gum to the next “sucker.” and his “shieky pictures to Henry Bull with a view to his future happiness. Irene Couper and Ruth Lampland, wishing to perpetuate this “time-honored” organization, leave their membership in Acme to the aspirants, Prue Grobe and Elsie Miller. Beryl W allace bestows her nymph-like figure and sweet personality upon Isabelle Sweet, in hopes that she will live up to them in name and nature. Gail Nesom wills her gymnastic ability to no one—she’ll use it herself next year! Mary Payne, Dorothy Hitchcock, and Alma Lieder, leave their motto, “Be Prepared,” to Ellen Oren, to be pinned up in her locker. Ratheryn Niebergall, after much persuasion, wills her “red llaiinel” dancing costume to Cy Erickson for use in the “Kampus Kapers of ’26.” Vatfc Ttrenty tvo

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