West Salem High School - Neshonoc Yearbook (West Salem, WI)

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THE CARNIVAL A huge crowd attended the Carnival at the West Salem Public School Thursday evening, October 29, 1936. Elizabeth Oldenburg was crowned the queen, her attendants being Alice Mae Larson, Larene Garbers, and Jane Leicht. Her flower bearers were Eloise Brevwick and Jack Bean. N.N. Rowe was the general manager, Miss Pearl Richardson was head of the finance committee, and the Misses Zona Zimmerman and Ann Rauk were in charge of the main show. The floor show was under the direction of Misses Virginia Fish and Mary Bush. Miss Fish also had charge of the tea room. Mrs. Beatrice Lehr was in charge of the radio show and Miss Wilma Leide had charge of the fish pond. The rural exhibit was directed by Miss Eva Ashland: Mr. Geo. Nelson took charge of the carnival dance:Ward Fonstad had charge of the mid -way concessions: Principal H.G. Knudtson was head of the advertising committee: and Miss Ruth Schwartz had charge of crowning the aueen. FORENSICS The local forensic contest was held in the High School Auditorium March 27. Those representing our school at Mindoro on April 8, were Glenn Thomas, oratory; Lois Ann Bahnub, dramatic declamation; Rose Green, humorous declamation; Esther Hemker, extemporaneous reading; Frederick Nuttelman, extemporaneous speaking. Esther Hemker received first place in extemporaneous reading at Mindoro. She will represent West Salem at the contest in La Crosse. Glenn Thomas and Frederick Nuttelman received fourth place in oratory and extemporanious speaking, respectively, at Mindoro. G. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association, under the leadership of Miss Fish, organized this year with an enrollment of about 30 members. The officers of the year were: President-Betty Oldenburg, vice president- Evelyn Ehlo, secretary-Francis Vogel, treasurer-Nona Mae Dunlap. In the fall the girls went on a weiner roast to the sand pit. They also sponsored a candy sale at the Bangor-Salem basketball game. The G.A.A. meets once a month. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was again organized under the direction of Miss Fish. The following officers were elected: President —Betty Lee, vice president - Ida Mae Atwater, secretary -Esther Hemker, treasurer— Amelia Nelson. Our meetings were held twice a month, one being a business meeting and the other a social meering. The Club presented the operetta The Beauty Contest in Oct. Each member had some part in it. On Feb.the 24th, the Home Ec. Club girls and the Future Farmer boys enjoyed s sleigh ride party to Bangor. After returning to the High School, hot chili was served. Both organizations also entertained the students and faculty at a successful mixer which was given April 8. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was organized under the direction of Miss Zimmsr-man. The following officers were elected: President - Lois Ann John- son, vice-president — Florence Griswold, secretary — Lucille Storandt, treasurer - Harriet Jones. The club met twice each month. At these meetings, plays were given and games were played.

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 Shirt Sleeves The Senior Class play, a domestic comedy, was presented in April. The characters were: Esther Rand------------------Lucille Storandt Theodore Rand------------------Glenn Thomas Dianna Rand- ---------------- -Thelma Anderson Norman Aldrich--------------Lawrence Miller Franklin Rand-----------------Donald Sprain Julia Rand ----------------- Lois Ann Johnson Kitty- -------------------- -Harriet Jones Clarissa Scott--------------------Elizabeth Oldenberg Midge Waring---------------------Evelyn Ehlo Donald Rand-------------------------------------Billy Sylvester Richard Crandall-------------------------------Ernest Deutrich Auctioneer-----------------------Herbert Lee Elmer- -------------------- Henry Paustian Alpha- ------------------- -Nona Mae Dumlap Omega - ------------------- -Frances Vogel Margie Scanlon -Florence Steensen Two Baggagemen - A1 Blackburn Norbert Boernecke The Panther's Claw The Panther's Claw , a mystery farce, was presented by the Junior Class February 9 10, 1937. The characters were: Clifton King, of the Federal Secret Service- - Maynard Olson Norma Tremaine, his wife- -------- -Florence Griswold Elaine Standish, his daughter --------- -Jane Leicht Jake McCord, the caretaker- --------- Rodney Sherman Jerry Freeman, a reporter -- - Harold Meyer Luther Stone, the Panther ----------- Harley Olson Carl Blythe, the Spider - ---------- Robert Miller Tony, the Victim- -------------- -Teddy Hulberg Hope Fenwick, a visitor --- ---------- -Ida Mae Atwater Olive Dale, a visitor ------------- Betty Hickey Edith Dale, a visitor ----------- Constance Wilcox Tillie Lish, a visitor- ------------- Rose Green The Beauty Contest characters: Jonquil Jones, hotel hostess -------- -Lois Ann Johnson Kickie Bonbon, enroute from Paris-Hollywood- Florence Steensen Bugs Ketchum, loves to dissect bugs- - - - -Lucille Storandt Sparkle Miller, rodeo stant rider- ------ -Marion Meyer Mitsou Fujiama, tourist from Japan - -- -- -- - -Rose Green Katty Kash, says she was popular back home - - -Phyllis Nelson Anne Sophie Timkinp, twin maiden with hopes- -Elizabeth Heider Jemima Jane Timkin's, twin maiden with hopes- - -Vernetta Mades Milly Maynard, maid-of-all-work ----- -Elizabeth Oldenberg Millicent Maynard, modern Cinderella- - - -Elizabeth Oldenberg Sylvia Spankum, beauty expert- -------- Thelma Anderson Mayor Green, mayor of Daisytown- ------- -Irma Niedfeldt Jack Lark, news reporter ---------- Alice Mae Larson Paul Pizzicati, interested in Bugs - - - - Harriet Schwartz Dare-Devil Davis, stunt flyer- ------- Constance Wilcox Teki San, the mayor's valet- -------- Ursula McEldowney Believe-it-or-not Hopkins, interested in Katty -Lorene Garbers Razmatas Simpkins, twin- ------------ -Joyce Tofson Booby Simpkins, twin- ------------- Frances Vogel Jim Dandy, country boy. He wins the winner. - - Esther Hemker