University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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In Memoriam Byron Klein Byron Klvin was born January 7, 1907, and died as rhe result of an automobile accident, August 26, 1930, His school record was excellent. He attended Kearney high school for two years, then with- drew, owing to the illness of his mother. He entered the Training high school after five years, completing the work in June, 1929. The fol- lowing year he spent in K. S. T. C, preparing for his chosen work as a government aviator. Byron was always popular, a leader in school work and in school activities. He had a keen sense of humor and a friendly spirit that cm deircd him to all his acquaintances. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his passing. Elmer Skov Elmer Skov was an all round college man, who found in school activities a development of three sides of his nature--the physical, the mental, the artistic. During his two years at K. S. T. C- he participated in basketball and track, he represented Kearney on the college debate tquad, he served as president of the Theater Arts League, and as editor of the Antelope, A keen mind and marked native ability combined with gay goad-humor and a light heart made him beloved by students and faculty alike. His interest in creative writing led Skov to enroll in the school of journalism when he entered the state university in 1928. He worked on the staff of the Daily Nebraskan, finally be- coming sports editor, and a member of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity. Harold E. Tussing Harold Edward Tussing, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Tussing. was born November 17, 1908, near Odessa. He was called to his Master, May 1, 1930. the victim of an accident at the Odessa railroad crossing. He was always interested in the activities of his school and his home; he was an able leader. His clean, wholesome character was an in- spiration to all who kncwr him. He received his education at Odessa and Elm Creek. He had chosen teaching as his life work, and at the lime of his death was attending ihe State Teachers College at Kearney. He took his work seriously, and was held in high esteem by his preceptors. Always thorough and exact- ing. his work was a model of excellence. Though he sleeps in the silent city, yet he lives in the memories of those who knew him, inspiring (hem to higher things.