Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1929 volume:

FUKLISHEB ANK XIA.llL� Mf KTT ASSOCIATE® STUDENTS OF VERMOM1A HX6H SCHOOL. ‘Vemonia, ©re§«o� in. voi- s COPYMGHT __,9,_ 1929 cdL A Ad igr. VERNONIA EAGLE Dedication To Professor J. B. Wilkerson, instructor, builder of character, and friend, is respectfully dedicated this fifth edition of “The Verhian,” which, as a humble token, signifies in a small part our appreciation of his great achievements in the progress of Vernonia High School during the past five years. ABMMKTRAJjION Uerhian Staff Archie Adams Merle Mills Glen Hieber Mr. Wilkerson Charlotte Green Gloyd Adams Robert Laird Thelma Spencer Dorothy Holtham Mildred Tousley Violet Phelps Harold Nelson Zelma New Neal Bush Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Advertising Manager Faculty Advisor Assistant Editor Asst. Business Manager Asst. Advertising Manager Sales Manager Literary Editor Asst. Literary Editor Society Editor Feature Editor Girls’ Athletic Manager Boys’ Athletic Manager 5 Faculty MISS FLOSSIE PERCE English and Art MISS GLADYS GRANT MISS HAZEL MALMSTKN Commercial Subjects and Girls’ Athletics MR. L. F. AUSTIN Science and Boys’ Athletics English and History MRS. FLOY HAMMACK Mathematics and Sewing MISS RUTH HICKMAN Languages and History Student body Officers Archie Adams Catherine Hoffman Alice Rundell Glen Hieber LaVelle Gosa Gloyd Adams Charlotte Green - President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Boys’ Athletic Manager Girls’ Athletic Manager Our Faucltij Our faculty is good and wise, They try to teach us “How’s” and “Why’s.’ J. B. Wilkerson, Principal, Really doesn’t scold at all. Levi Austin, teacher and coach, Answers questions without reproach. Flossie Perce, for English noted, On her class has always doted. Mrs. Hammack for Math, and sewing. You could find no one more knowing. Miss Ruth Hickman, for language and history, Doesn’t make them a bit of a mystery. Hazel Malmsten, with subjects commercial. Isn’t a bit bad at typing rehearsal. Miss Grant, for English, history, debate, Doesn’t much like you to come to class late. Yes, our faculty is good and wise, They try to make us be likewise. 1929 DELLA CLINE 1910 “Charge it to papa.’’ Class President 3-4; Class Secretary 1-2-3-4; Debate 3; President Glee Club 3-4; Honor Student 1-3-4; Vice President Student Body 3; Sophomore Play 2; Verhian Staff 3; Girls’ Athletic Club 1-2-3-4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play; Operetta 4; Class Prophecy 4; Carnival Play 3. FLOYD DEEDS 1914 learn about v from me.” Class Secretary 4; Honor dent 1-2-3-4. ‘You can HAROLD NELSON 1911 “I was the cutest baby.” Annual Staff 4; Basketball Football 4; Vice President 4. ARTHUR HIXON 1912 “Gee, I wish I had a girl.” Lettermen’s Club 2-3-4; Track 2-3-4; Football 4; Treasurer 2-4; Senior Play 4; Carnival Manager 4. Stu- 4; MERLE MILLS 1912 “’Tis he, I know the manner of his gait.” Vice President 1; Girls’ Athletic Officer 2; Girls’ Athletic Club 1-2-3; Verhian Staff 3; Yell Leader 3. ARCHIE ADAMS 1909 “I’m hoping: I’ll graduate.” President Student Body; Verhian Staff 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Football 3-4; Track 3; Senior Class Play; Sophomore Play; Carnival Plays 3-4. LA VELLE H. GOSA 1911 “When I will, I will. When I won’t, I won’t.” Freshmen Class President 1; Debate 3; Annual Staff 3; Glee Club 2-4; Sophomore Play 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Reporter 4; Honor Student 1-4; Operetta 4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1-3. GAVENA CHARLESWORTH 1911 “Let not future things disturb me.” Science Club 1 ; Class Treasurer 2. GUSTOF IIULT 1911 “I’m not a woman hater, just indifferent.” GEORGE HULT 1911 “Silence only hides true worth.’ DONALD SUNDLAND 1911 “Tweet, Tweet, girls, I'm a butterfly. RUSSELL PECK 1910 “Built like Quebec, on a bluff. Honor Student 1-2-3-4; Sophomore Play 2; Secretary Sophomore Class 2; Junior Play 3; Carnival Play 3-4; Senior Play 4; Football 4. ALICE RUNDELL 1911 “I intend to make a success of life. Sophomore Play 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Student Body Secretary 4. millie McMullen 1911 “Her charm lies in her modesty. Glee Club 4; Athletic Club 4; Glee Club Reporter 4. ELIZABETH LOUDEN 1913 “Beware the girl with the golden hair. French Play 3. 1929 11 BETTY Cl'LYER 1910 Don't try to toll her anythin?; it's impossible. Sophomore Play 2: Junior Play 3: Class President 1; Girls' Athletic Association 1-3. OUT ER M EUL1XG ER 1910 Slam. ban?, whack, thud. Junior Play 3; Senior May 4; Football 3-4; Lettermen's club 3-4. ETHEL TOUSLEY 1911 I speak my mind. Girls' Athletic Association 1-3-4: Sophomore Play 2: Junior Play 3: Debate 3; Secuor Play 4: Typing 1 Team 4: Officer Girls' Athiettc Associatiori 4; Valedictorian 4: Honor Student 1-2-3-4. CHARLES MELIS 1912 A ?reat silent man of the open spaces. Carnival Play 4; Football 4. BETTY CAMPBELL 1912 Naughty but nice. Carnival Play 3: Senior Play 3; Girls' Athletic Association 2-3. JACK OZMENT 1911 “Just a red-headed, freckle-faced farmer boy.” Yell Leader 4; Carnival Play 3. THOMAS GRAVES 1911 ‘Gimme a nickle, I wanta be tough.” FRANCES LAPPE 1913 “She chews, ye Gods, how she chews.” Class Vice President 1; Honor Roll 1-2-3; Junior Plav 3; Sec.-Treas. Glee Club 4: Glee Club 2; Girls’ Athletic Club 1-2; Operetta 4. MARY OBERST 1911 “One good laugh is worth a thousand groans.” Glee_ Club 1; Basketball 1-2; Girls' Athletic Association 1-2. EMILY POTTER 1911 “She often burns midnight oil, but not for books.” Senior Play 4; Glee Club 2-4. 13 ELLEN WHITSELL 1910 “I’m going to do my best.” ELLEN EK 1911 “A little nonsense is refreshing.” Honor Student 1-2-3-4; Saluta-torian 4. MYRTLE HALL 1910 “She’s not the type—she’s the typist.” Sophomore Play 2; French Play 3. THELMA SPENCER 1911 “She talks, ye God, she talks.” Vice President 2-3; Girls’ Athletic Association 1-2-4; Debate 3 Sophomore Play 2; Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4; Typing Team 4 Honor Student 1-3-4; Operetta 4. GAVENA CHARLESWORTH 1911 “Let not future things disturb . ft me. Science Club 1; Class Treasurer 2. 14 Class Day We sit here on this platform, WTe Seniors of Vernonia High, It’s Class Day, and to us it seems A gala day is nigh. Some one is speaking, but to me His voice is faint and far; My mind is surged with memories Which time can never mar. My thoughts race back to years ago, When sixty Freshmen strong, We Seniors entered high school To conquer lessons long. We struggled over French and Caesar, Thru geometry we’ve soared, We daily skipped thru typing, Over bookkeeping we’ve poured. The quizzes used to shock us, And grades meant everything; We often felt that all was lost When F’s our cards would bring. We were just as bad as we could be When Sophomores we were bold, And spanked the Frosh with savage glee. For which the Prof, would scold. And then when Juniors we became, We thought we owned the school, The Seniors called us teacher’s pets, And preached the Golden Rule. We crammed, we bluffed, we shirked. We played, and lessons slid, We made the excuse a million times, “Because the others did.” We filled the bleachers at every game, We cheered on Vernonia High. We acknowledged our team in low defeat, But more times in victory high. 15 Our play, “Smile, Rodney, Smile,” Won many a compliment. Our prom, a great success, Is, in history, our greatest event. Now, since we own our lovely room, We’ve dropped our sad demeanors, To become a perfect class, The nineteen twenty-nine Seniors. We realize now—it seems too late— That school has just been fun. We’ve given life no serious thought; We feel it’s just begun. With many a heavy heart, V. H. S., we bid you adieu. In life we’ll do our part And be a credit to you. T. S., S. T. CLASS MOTTO Life is what we make it.” CLASS FLOWER Coral Rosebuds CLASS COLORS Coral and Silver 16 Class of ’30 Mr. Austin, Advisor Leonard Hall Dwight Strong Glen Hieber Neal Bush Morris Graves Howard Lee Marvin Hult Stanley Garner Robert Laird William Culver Lois Engen Edith Lindsley Mildred Hawkins Gwendolyn Poynter Dorothy Throop Norma Anderson Alberta De Rock Myrtle Ozment Mary Laramore Grace Carmichael Catherine Hoffman Dorothy Holtham Charlotte Green Alice Dubendorf Violet Phelps Mildred Tousley Zelma New 17 Junior Class History In 1926 forty-six Freshmen entered Vernonia Hi to follow in the footsteps of their older classmates. Timid though we were, the Sophomores soon took advantage of “Freshman Tradition.” After being tormented a week, we were given a party. We began our high school career with five honor students, Catherine Hoffman, Alberta De Rock, Violet Phelps, Phoebe Greenman and Marjorie Kelly. Miss Goodin was our class advisor. In ’27 we became Sophs. We now had the opportunity to retaliate by harrying the Freshmen. Catherine Hoffman was a member of the debate team and the following were on the honor roll: Marjorie Kelly, Dorothy Holtham, Catherine Hoffman, Alberta De Rock, William Culver, Dwight Strong, Violet Phelps and Mildred Tousley. Miss Malmsten was our class advisor. During ’28 and ’29 we were a wide-awake, succeeding class, represented in every school activity. Bodie Hieber was Student Body treasurer and Catherine Hoffman was vice president. The majority of the annual staff consisted of Juniors. Dorothy Holtham, Dorothy Throop and Charlotte Green were on the star volleyball team, and Charlotte Green and Mildred Hawkins were on the basketball team. Neal Bush, Bodie Hieber, Billie Culver and Howard Lee gave the class its reputation in athletics, of which it is justly proud. The honor students this year were Catherine Hoffman, Alberta De Rock, Mildred Tousley, Violet Phelps, Zelma New, Norma Anderson and Billie Culver. On March 29 we presented the play, “In Cherry Time.” Our prom proved a great success. Our accomplishments prove us worthy of our reputation. 18 Class of ’31 Miss Grant, Advisor Earl Knowles Larry Marshall Robert Holcomb Gloyd Adams Virgil Hiatt Earl Stanton Bruce Cummings Jewel Lloyd Junior Bennett Jack Marshall Marvin Porterfield Tord Berg Everett Rundell Ralph Warner Myrtle Mowe Vera Goodin Joy Ball Inez Allman Luella Mildred Mowe Elna Bradley Gurtha Kelley Marian McMullen Orville Jones Leroy Hershey Maybelle Droubaugh Gladys Garner Ruth Lee Viola Barnett Bernice Reed Lucy Hopson Verna Ray Grace Condit Erma Brady Georgia Van Doren Veda Webster Annie McMullen Williams 19 Sophomore Class History In 1927 fifty Freshmen, as green as most Freshmen are, entered V. H. S. At the end of a week of initiation the Sophomores gave us a party, after which time we felt like veteran high school students. But in 1928, when we became Sophomores, we satisfied our revenge on the coming Freshmen by following the Freshman tradition. Our officers for this year are Robert Holcomb, president; Larry Marshall, vice president; Tord Berg, secretary, and Junior Bennett, treasurer. The honor pupils for this year are Tord Berg and Ralph W arner. Gloyd Adams and Tord Berg took active part on the football team. Gloyd Adams and Tord Berg also played basketball with earnest efforts. We feel that we are a part of Vernonia High and that each year we will strive to become much better. We are looking forward to the time when we will be Juniors. G. C. and D. H. Class of ’32 Miss Malmsten, Advisor Venet Wiles Elna Spencer Gladys Given Polly Mitchell Helen Bergerson Delphine Cates Eva Hall Gertrude Ek Velda Mellinger Lydia Cechmanek Georgia Alexander Lucile Gosa Hannah Ek Nell Campbell Pauline Cates Nelle Green Edna Mitcham May De Ette Throop Faith Royer Lois Peck Beteen Mathews Willa Louden Cleo Hall Frances McNutt Velma Veal Christine Rainy Louise Roberson Kathryn Malmsten Edna Owens Alice Parker Margaret Bennett Helen Charlesworth Marian Lindley Emma Jane Russell 21 Class of ’32 Joe Magoff William Louden Harvard Malmsten Russell Whitsell William Carmichael Ralph George Marvel Graven Edwin Aamodt Oscar Sorlee Richard Melis Delmar Morton Jack Christensen Ben Spencer Joe Lindsley John Roediger Ervin Smith Ernest Nansen Mayo Pettijohn Yutaka Kuge Charles McNutt Joe Checmanek Frank Creasey Ronald Fetsch Wesley Northrup Lawrence Jesclard George Laird Louis Davis. Desmond Laird Dale Osborn Lee Engen 22 Freshman Class History On September 3, 1928, seventy-six Freshmen entered V. H. S. Four have entered and five have dropped out since. At our first meeting, about a week after school started, we elected the following officers: Ben Spencer, president; Kathryn Malmsten, vice president; La Verne Adams, secretary-treasurer, and Jack Christianson, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Wilk-erson acted as chairman of this meeting. Miss Malmsten was chosen our class advisor. After a few more weeks the Sophomores made us look and feel uncomfortable. They relented, however, and invited us all over to the gymnasium, where they served us with sandwiches, cake and punch, which we enjoyed very much. We felt at first that we were not a part of V. H. S., but after having Jack Christianson on the football team, Ralph George on the basketball team and seven other pupils on the honor roll we feel that we are at least a small part of our school. We are all looking forward eagerly to three more happy years in V. H. S. LOIS PECK. Honor Pupils An honor pupil is one who has made an average of at least ninety per cent in all subjects carried by him or her during the year. A greater number received letters this year than ever before, which raises the standing of Vernonia High very much. SENIORS— Floyd Deeds Russell Peck Della Cline Ellen Ek Milly McMullen Thelma Spencer La Velle Gosa Ethel Tousley SOPHOMORES— Everett Rundell Tord Berg Ralph Warner .JUNIORS— Billy Culver Leonard Hall Catherine Hoffman Norma Anderson Alberta De Rock Mildred Tousley Violet Phelps Zelma New FRESHMEN— Ben Spencer Richard Melis Hannah Ek Sarah Ek Edna Owens Delphine Cates May De Ette Throop 24 Qlee Club The Glee Club of Vernonia High, directed by Mrs. Smith, won an enviable reputation for this year. There were two girls’ classes and one boys’ class. Each class chose a name and officers. The girls’ classes were Las Alegras and The Orioles. The boys’ class was Muster Singers. The officers for the Las Alegras were: Gladys Garner, president; Dorothy Holtman, vice president; Inez Almond, secretary-treasurer. Those for the Orioles were: Della Cline, president; Frances Lappe, vice president; Mary Laramore, secretary-treasurer; Millie McMullen, reporter. Those for the Muster Singers were Jewel Lloyd, president; Oscar Sorlee, vice president; Jack Christianson, secretary-treasurer; Marvelle Graven, sergeant-at-arms. In every school program they took an active part. They contributed much to the entertainments given by the American Legion and Camp Fire Girls. The operettas, very successful. ‘Freshies” and “Lady Frances,” proved Sociely The Freshmen initiation this year was carried on in practically the same manner as in previous years. After a week of petty torture inflicted by the warring Sophs an apologizing and good will party was given the Freshmen. Appropriate games were played and the Freshmen performed to the amusement of the Sophs at a kangaroo court. At this trial each Freshman was sentenced to capital punishment for refusing to follow the regular program of the week. After this little get-together the Freshmen and Sophomores became fast friends for the year. The annual high school carnival given in October was in every way a success. It featured a one-act play, “Bimbo, the Pirate,” which was enjoyed by everyone. The operettas, “Lady Frances” and “Freshies,” given by the girls’ and boys’ glee clubs, were something new and very pleasing on this year’s program. Each operetta represented a college scene and gave opportunity for solo parts. A colorful masquerade party given by the Girls’ Athletic Club on February 14, 1929, was enjoyed by every girl. Each girl was masked according to the season of valentines. After several exciting and invigorating games prizes were given for the best costumes and the party came to a close. On the evening of March 18 the basketball boys enjoyed a delicious dinner given in their honor by a group of Junior and Senior girls. The table was prettily decorated in orange and black crepe paper with white dinner tapers and flowered place cards to set it off. The Junior Prom, given by the Class of ’30, was a delightful success. The gym was decorated to suit the occasion and the dancers enjoyed the smoothness of the floor and the excellent music. At 11 o’clock dainty refreshments were served, after which the “Prom Trotters” went home. 26 (-girls’ Athletic Association The purpose of the Girls’ Athletic Association is to provide a system of recreational, health-giving and characterbuilding athletic activities for the girls of Vernonia High School. The aim is to measure success in athletics not in terms of scores, but in terms of the welfare of the girls who are taking part in them. The officers of the association are Della Cline, president; Louise Roberson, vice president; Dorothy Holtham, secretary, and Pauline Cates, treasurer. 27 Calendar SEPTEMBER 4 School opens for registration. 4 Seniors elect class officers. 4 Juniors elect class officers. 4 Austin issues call for football practice. 7 Sophomores elect class officers. 7 Freshman class organized. 12 First student body meeting. 12 Freshman Tradition week and party. 29 Football game with St. Helens. We lost. OCTOBER 6 Won football game from Kelso. 13 Lost football game to Rainier. FEBRUARY 14 Girls’ athletic party. 15 School program. 15 Won basketball game from Scappoose. 22 Delegates to O. S. C. educational exposition. 22 Lost to Rainier, basketball game. 25 Lost to Scappoose, basketball game. 25 Annual pictures taken. MARCH 1 4 4 5 8 13 5 19 26 27 4 8 12 15 16 17 Lost basketball game to St. Helens. Student Body listens to inaugural address over radio. Coach Austin issues call for track practice. Junemores win basketball game from Serooks. Speakers from University of Oregon here. Mr. Higgins, representing the Curtis Publishing Co., gives talk. APRIL Junior play. Senior party and speakers from Oregon State College Junior Prom. Senior skip day at Seaside. MAY Senior play. Junior Skip day. District track meet. Junior program. Class Day program. Commencement. ’’The Neii; Ccved” On Wednesday evening, May 8, a four-act comedy, “The New Co-ed,” was presented by the Senior class to a very large audience. CAST Letty Willis - - - Madge Stevens Estelle Doolittle Miss Rice - May................... Rose - Grace .................. Richard (Dick) Bradley Punch Doolittle Jim Young -George Washington Watts 30 Thelma Spencer LaVelle Gosa Betty Campbell Alice Rundell Ethel Tousley Emily Potter Della Cline Archie Adams Russell Peck Arthur Hixon Oliver Mellinger ”ln Cherry Time On Friday evening, April 5, “In Cherry Time,” a three-act comedy, was presented to a large audience in the Joy theatre. CAST Aunt Margaret -Ethel Grant Cherry Adams Connie Trimble -Flossie Barnes Vinie Jackson Jack Wessler Chippy Henderson Sammy Closs Joseph Meadows Fritz Koogel Tuggles - 31 Dorothy Throop Charlotte Green Catherine Hoffman Zelma New Dorothy Holtham Edith May Lindsay Neal Bush Bodie Hieber William Culver Howard Lee Stanley Garner Dwight Strong In Quest of Happiness I’ve traversed the jungles of Africa, I’ve slept ’neath Japanese stars, I’ve hunted the ibex in Canada, And I’ve fished on Singapore’s bars. No matter how far I went In pursuit of happiness fair, Or how much effort I spent, I found no joyousness there. I’ve sailed the seas o’er and o’er, Scaled mountains in cold and heat, Still my heart knows mirth no more Since old friends never I meet. ’T is said that all to him will come Who long enough will pine, Then give to me the sum Of my old class of ’29. 32 ATHLETIC OLIVER MELLINGER The “miniature” tackle was more than an ornament to his team. Oliver is a Senior. TORD BERG “The midget” end made his debut in the Clatskanie and Rainier games, where he snatched almost impossible passes out of the air. Tord was a Sophomore this year. GLOYD ADAMS Played fullback this year. He was a speedy man and was always a consistent ground gainer. Gloyd has two more years. ARCHIE ADAMS A Senior, started the season at end, where he played a sterling game, but later in the season took the position of halfback. CHARLES MELLIS Another of our reliables on the line. Charles leaves us this year. NEAL BUSH Could be relied upon at quarter. He has another year with us. MARVEL GRAVEN Another Freshman, made his place on the team through his ability as a center and his scientific ways of tackling. 34 HAROLD NELSON The towering tackle never allowed large gains through his side. We lose Harold this year. GLENN HIEBER His speed and tackling ability made him a reliable man at half. Glenn has another year with V. H. S. RALPH GEORGE Although a Freshman, he played guard as well as a veteran. Ralph downed his man by the heel. RUSSELL PECK A Senior. Played a hard-hitting game at tackle. We will miss “Rus” next year. JUNIOR BENNET Although a lightweight, was a good end and a hard tackier. Junior has two more years with Vernonia. ARTHUR HIXON Played his last year for the Vernonia High School at center. Art was a good center and stopped his opponents in their tracks. JACK CHRISTENSEN Played a speedy game at tackle. Jack delighted in tackling his opponents by the toes. He is only a Freshie. 35 Football Qames Vernonia’s first regular game of the season was played Sept. 29 on the St. Helens gridiron. The game was interesting from start to finish, due to the equal strength of the elevens. The contest ended with St. Helens on the long end of the score of 6-0. Our next game was played with Rainier October 13 on the local gridiron. The classic was full of action and was played on even terms, both elevens gaining equal yardage. Although V. H. S. threatened every now and then to carry the oval over the chalkline by an unsolvable aerial attack, Rainier won the game with a score of 18-0. On October 6 the Kelso reserve gridders suffered defeat by the local team. This was a close game, but Vernonia showed which was superior by making three touchdowns in the final quarter, thus making the score 26-6. On October 20 our orange team journeyed to Clatskanie to meet the Clatskanie Tigers. This was our lucky day, for in the first few minutes of play our gridders had toted the ball over the goal. From then on the elevens played evenly, till the last few seconds of play, when the Orangemen completed a long forward pass to Berg, making the score 13-7. Our last game, played on the Scappoose gridiron, November 3, was one of the hardest fought games Vernonia has played for many years. The large opponents smashed our line for large gains. Our only hopes lay in passes. When they failed the Verhians resorted to a punting game which held the score down to 6-0, in favor of Scappoose. 3G ARCHIE ADAMS A Senior. He played a sterling game at right guard. We lose him this year and will certainly miss his fast floor work and shooting ability. GLOYD ADAMS A Sophomore. Played a swift game at left guard. This is his second year on the regular squad. We are expecting Gloyd to be one of the best guards in the county next year. NEAL BUSH A Junior. He played right forward for Vernonia this year. This is Neal’s first season and his ex-excellent floor work and clean shooting bodes ill for the opposing teams next year. HAROLD NELSON Another Senior, played a stellar game at center. Harold was a clever player and was high point man in many of the games. GLENN HIEBER Although not a regular, he played a good game anywhere on the team. His speed and floor work were a great asset to the team. We are expecting him to be a star next year. TORD BERG A Sophomore and the whippet of the team. He played a sensational game at left forward. Tord is noted for making almost impossible baskets. 37 basketball Qames VERNONIA 14, SCAPPOOSE 13 February 12, Vernonia had played and won half of her league games when they defeated the large Scappoose hoopsters here by just one point. The visitors started the game off by making two baskets in the first fifteen seconds of play. This looked bad, but the Verhians held them down to a 6-3 count at the half. We gradually took the lead and when the whistle blew the count was Scappoose 13 and Vernonia 14. VERNONIA 31, CLATSKANIE 18 The Vernonia players, on Friday the 15th, played their last league game at home. They defeated the Clatskanie players by a large score. Both teams displayed good shooting ability and team work, but the locals proved the better by running up a score of 31-18. RAINIER 19, VERNONIA 17 February 23, Vernonia met their first defeat at Rainier. The game was not as fast as previous games, but both teams showed marked improvements. When the final canto had passed the score was Rainier 19 and Vernonia 17. SCAPPOOSE 24, VERNONIA 18 February 24, Vernonia played one of their best games with the quintet at Scappoose. The game was a battle all the way through. In the final quarter, with two minutes to go, the score stood 18-12, favoring Scappoose. The superior team work and the ability to cage field goals found Vernonia a tie with Scappoose at the end of the regular game. Three minutes more and Scappoose won the game, 24-18. ST. HELENS 36, VERNONIA 24 On March 1, Vernonia played and lost their last game at St. Helens by a large score of 36-24. St. Helens sank a championship brand of ball through the hemp, making the score 18-0 at the end of the first half. The rest of the game was more closely contested. BANKS 14, VERNONIA 8 On December 14 the V. H. S. basketball team lost its first outside game to the undefeatable Banks hoop-loopsters to the tune of 14-8. This was a fast game, but Banks was the more experienced. V. H. S. 21, CENTERVILLE 14 Friday, January 4, Centerville suffered defeat from the Verhian quintet here, in a fast and exciting game. The score was Vernonia 21, Centerville 14. VERNONIA 14, CLATSKANIE 7 January 11, Vernonia journeyed to Clatskanie with the sincere purpose of winning their first league game. Their expectations were fulfilled when they won the game, 14-7. Vernonia kept a substantial lead throughout the game, and was never seriously threatened by the opposing forces. The half ended with Vernonia in the lead, 8-3. VERNONIA 17, RAINIER 15 On January 18, Vernonia won its second league game by defeating the speedy Rainier quintet here, with the latter trailing on the short end of the score of 17-15. The game was a battle from start to finish, both teams showing speed and excellent team work, but the locals managed to keep the lead. During the last quarter Rainier threatened Vernonia by tying the score 15-15, until the last two or three minutes of the game, when Vernonia sank a field goal, making the score 17-15. 38 basketball Qames VERNONIA 17, BANKS 12 The following evening, January 19, the Vernonia squad played Banks at Banks. This was a fast game, in which V. H. S. were victors with the score 17-12. VERNONIA 26, ST. HELENS 18 St. Helens, on January 25, was defeated by the Vernonia squad in the local gym. This was one of the sharpest contests witnessed for some time. Vernonia completely outplayed and outclassed the visiting loopsters. The half ended with Vernonia 12 and St. Helens 9. The score at the sound of the final whistle was 26-18, with St. Helens losers. VERNONIA 89, KELSO TRU BLU 24 February 9, the Kelso Tru Blu quintet lost a fast game to the V. H. S. quintet. Vernonia took the lead early in the game and kept it throughout. We won, 39-24. Seaside Track Meet The following lettermen, whom we have with us this year, won points in the district meet at Seaside last year: Name Event Place Points Glen Hieber........ 440-yd. dash 3rd Glen Hieber........ High hurdles 1st 5 Archie Adams ...... 440-yd. dash 4th Archie Adams ......... Relay team 1st 1 4 Howard Lee............. Mile run 4th 1 Arthur Hixon........... Mile run 1st 5 39 Qirls’ Basketball After a closely contested series, the Junemores (a team chosen from the Junior and Sophomore classes) won the championship from the Serooks (a team chosen from the Freshmen and Senior classes) at the conclusion of this year’s basketball season. The star team consisted of Charlotte Green, Mildred Hawkins, Ethel Tousley, Joy Ball and Vera Goodin. Dolleijball Season The upperclass girls won the championship in the interclass series of volleyball games. Of the six games played, the upperclass team won four, the Sophomores one and the Freshmen one. Those selected for the honor team were Dorothy Holtham, Dorothy Throop, Charlotte Green, Vera Goodin, May De Ette Throop and Edna Mitcham. 1928 Track Season On April 28 the strong Vernonia track squad journeyed to Scap-poose, where they easily won the Columbia county championship with 72 points. The following boys were point winners in this meet: Buster Hodges, George Oberst, Morris Bennett, Gilbert Bergerson, Veldon Parker, Glenn Hieber, Elza Weed, Arthur Hixon, Howard Lee, Archie Adams and Allen Ray. This is the second time in history that Vernonia has won the county championship in track. On May 12 our track team went to Seaside to compete in the district meet. Every boy on the V. H. S. squad was determined to win a place, and he did. Thus we won the district meet, including the relay race, which was the unexpected of the season. The four horsemen that were on the relay team were Morris Bennett, Gilbert Bergerson, Archie Adams and Buster Hodges. Those winning points in the meet were the following: Archie Adams, Glenn Hieber. Arthur Hixon, Howard Lee, Buster Hodges, George Oberst, Morris Bennett. Gilbert Bergerson, Veldon Parker, Elza Weed and Allen Ray. Although we lost some of our star performers, we expect to have another very successful season this year. The lettermen whom we have back this year are Archie Adams, Arthur Hixon, Glenn Hieber and Howard Lee. We are expecting some of the Freshman boys to show up well before they leave school. May 18 found our crack track team at Forest Grove competing against fourteen of the leading schools in the northwestern part of Oregon and Washington. The fact that every boy from Vernonia scored a point was considered a great honor. Corvallis took first place, Salem second and Vernonia third. The boys who made points were G. Bergerson, M. Bennett, A. Ray, A. Hixon, D. Hodges, V. Parker and G. Hieber. 42 HUMOR. Arthur was acting as Mr. Wilkerson’s office boy. “I don’t want any callers this afternoon, lad,” said J. H. ‘‘If they say their business is important just tell them that’s what they all say.” That afternoon a lady called and insisted on seeing him. “I am his wife,” she cried. Arthur was well tutored, so he said: “That’s what they all say.” Mary was standing on a busy street corner wondering if it was safe to brave the traffic in going across. Seeing a policeman, she asked: “Do you think I can get through there?” “I think so,” replied the cop, “I just saw a horse and wagon go through.” Mother: “Tommy, your face is very clean, but how did you get such dirty hands?” Tommy: “Washing my face.” Prof.: “Why don’t you answer me?” Rook: “I did, I shook my head.” Prof.: “But you don’t expect me to hear it rattle way up here, do you?” Mother: “Do you know what becomes of all the little boys who use bad language when they are playing marbles?” Neal: “Yes, they grow up and play golf.” Prof, (in economics class) : “As I gaze about me I see a great number of bright and shining faces.” Just then twenty-one powder puffs came out. Earl was asked to give a definition of gender. Here is what he wrote: “Gender shows whether a man is masculine, feminine or neuter.” Stranger: “Who’s the most important man in this vil- lage?” Tubby: “Now, lookit here, stranger, you’d better ask that there question of someone else in these here parts. I never was much of a feller for talking about myself.” Gloyd: “I’m embarrassed. There’s a patch in my pants.” Bob: “I’m more embarrassed. There isn’t any in mine.” “Smoking, hey?” “No, Old Golds.” “Gosh, you’re dumb. Why don’t you get an encyclopedia?” “I don’t know how to ride one.” 44 +-------------------------------------- See and Hear Talking Pictures For an Evening of Enjoyment JOY THEATRE • -------------------------------------•+ The Bank of Service For Your Future Bank of Vernonia COMPLIMENTS OF Crawford Motor Company -----------------------4. COMPLIMENTS OF M. E. Carkin Compliments to Class of ’29 H. E. McGraw, President J. C. Lindley, Cashier MIDWAY GROCERY The Same Store With More Business F. W. and M. K. Gough, Props. COMPLIMENTS OF Gang of S., P. 8C S. Transportation Co. BOYD LAUDER, Agent 45 + A. L. KULLANDER Watchmaker and Jeweler Repairs a Specialty Watches and Clocks Diamonds and Silverware ----------------------------------------- We Offer the Best in Fresh and Cured Meats CULVER CO. Vernonia, Oregon +-- +- ! I I Vernonia Service Station Sieberling Insured Tires G. W. Johnson, Mgr. +----------------------------- RAILROAD CAFE CLEAN, SANITARY SERVICE Vernonia, Oregon Vernonia, Oregon Gordon R. Watt ATTORNEY AT LAW Joseph Scott Insurance of All Kinds-:-Real Estate, Loans, Rentals Vernonia, Oregon • IIUUI Uiivt UI nil isiiiuo - . i eni JL 1 Vernonia, Orej 47 —-J. Hamburgers Chili SANDWICH SHOP Chef, “Dad” Short Orders and Dinners Tables for Ladies Courteous Service Fresh Vegetables and Fruit RED AND WHITE GROCERY The Store of Quality and Service To Meet Your Demands Phone 991 Delivery Service Compliments to Class of ’29 VARIETY STORE We Have What You Need THE STORE OF QUALITY MR. A. BENNETT. Prop. Compliments of GOODYEAR SHOE SHOP Essie Nance Beauty Shoppe Permanent Waves, Marcels, Shampoos, Finger Waves. Hair Dyes, Facials and Manicures Located over Corey's Store Phone 222 48 I -+ Compliments of Nehalem Meat Market and Grocery, Inc. Compliments to the Class of ’29 VERNONIA TRADING COMPANY SPERRY FLOUR Feed, Grain and Building Material International Harvester, McCormick-Deering Farm Equipment TAPP BERGERSON The Nehalem Hotel Wishes Class of ’29 Success r nuATED? “Better Goods For Less Money” F. L. HEATH M. G. KING Vernonia Brazing 8C Machine Works General Machine Repairing Auto Repairing and Blacksmithing Edw. Solomonsen Phone 342 C. L. Bateman MILLER BARBER SHOP Specializing in HAIR BOBBING, SHAMPOOING, ETC. 50 -------------------------- I I Compliments to Class of ’29 For School Supplies Try MAC’S PHARMACY K. A. McNEILL, Prop. ------------------------------------------ Compliments of RED AND WHITE MARKET A. L. BOWMAN, Prop. Compliments of WORKINGMAN’S STORE Men’s Furnishings 51 SKAGGS-SAFEWAY I | STORES 1 : CONSTANT SAFEWAY BUYING WILL SAVE YOUR MONEY Compliments to the Class of ’29 La Societe des 40 Homines et 8 Chevaux Vernonia, Oregon Compliments of Joy Barber Shop Soden Glamblin ----- 52 MILLER MERCANTILE COMPANY VERNONIA’S LEADING STORE +- I I Vernonia Bakery MOTHER’S BREAD Cookies, Cakes and Pastries McGHEE VICKREY + -+- MELLINGER HARDWARE G. C. Mellinger, Prop. General Hardware, Paints, Varnishes, Oils, Glass, Etc. Telephone 243 Vernonia, Oregon 53 THE HORSESHOE CAFE Quality Food OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 4 -+ HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Tables For Ladies H. SCHMIDLER, Prop. Compliments to Class of ’29 Fresh Vegetables and Fruit RED AND WHITE GROCERY The Store of Quality and Service to Meet Your Demands A. E. ADAMS, Proprietor Delivery Service ------ ; Phone 991 [ ! 54 +■ + The OREGON-AMERICAN LUMBER COMPANY Desires to Express Its Felicitations and Congratulations to the entire Student Body of Vernonia High School and to the Distinguished Senior Class in particular j +- i GILBY MOTOR COMPANY Vernonia-St. Helens CHEVROLET Goodyear Tires and Tubes +- I COMPLIMENTS OF HOFFMAN HARDWARE Atwater Kent Radios Phone 183 I I — • I i i Dr. W. H. Hurley Dentistry-:-X-Ray Vernonia, Oregon } I. UU AUTO TOPS REPAIRED T 1 Vernonia Auto Top Paint Shop 1 2 1 First-Class Painting i i i COMPLIMENTS OF ] SIMMONDS’ GROCERY ! i i i i i Columbia Barber Shop T 1 i i ! Ladies and Children a Specialty i i 56 Dr. J. A. Hughes and Dr. M. D. Cole Wish the Senior Class the same success in Life as in High School Compliments of Vernonia Laundry Victrolas Kodaks Latest Victor Records Vernonia Drug Company THE REXALL STORE Wm. H. Folger, Prop. Kodak Finishing i + - COMPLIMENTS OF John’s Shoeshining Parlor -t I I •+ +- i i ! i Automotive Electric Shop BATTERY CHARGING IGNITION REPAIRS 994 Bridge Street COMPLIMENTS OF Wally’s Barber Shop Next to Baker’s Place 57 Quality Identification is reflected in in- creased sales of “Better Items” 5. fiSBl fLJJ LEADERS OF STYLE AND QUALITY REITHNER’S Rah! Rah! Class Rah! Rah! School Hotel HyVan Compliments of The Vernonia Eagle Compliments of BROWN FURNITURE + ■ I I -------------.+ COFFEY’S PHOTO SERVICE Incorporated Main Office, 327 Washington Street, Raleigh Bldg., Portland, Ore. We specialize in COLLEGE and HIGH SCHOOL Photography and we are equipped to make portraits at your school, as well as at the studio. The Certified Emblem, which we display below, signifies that we have passed requirements of the International Photographic Service Bureau. We thank you for the many pleasant associations and your patronage for the last three years. COFFEY’S PHOTO SERVICE, Inc. C. M. 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