We, the Class of '29, entered O.H.S. in 1925 looking eagerly forward to the years to come. We soon experienced the mysteries of high school life for paddles were wielded skillfully and many of us were accosted by upper classmen to buy chapel seats. The officers chosen were Kenneth Campbell, President; Florence Riley, Vice-President; Ruby Hance, Secretary-Treasurer.

A Holloween party was held in the gym. This party will never be forgotten by us for upper classmen tried to steal our eats but were unsuccessful.

Valuable contributions were made to football and basketball teams.

At the end of the year we felt as if we were indeed a valuable unit in the life of "Old Osawatomie High". Mr. Enders sponsored this class.

In the fall of '26, we again entered under a new name - Sophomores - (how proud we were). This year Ivan Hanlin was elected President and Gertrude Allard, Vice-President. Mr. Endicott was our sponsor.

A clever chapel play entitled "The Gold Diggers Digger" was given under Mr. Endicott's supervision.

The sophomore picnic was a big success.

We contributed much to music, athletics, pep, scholarship, and the school organizations.

Our Junior year opened with a bang for had we not given strength to every leading high school organization? Earl Barrett was elected to lead the class, Ivan Hanlin to assist him, and Bertha Howerton to keep the funds.

The class play was "The Arrival of Kitty" was rated highly by those who saw it.

An enjoyable chapel program was given, assisted by Mr. Reb, our sponsor.

A fine reception was given by the Juniors May 12th.

This year the girls took part in the annual flag-fight. Much fun was had and for a few April nights it was not uncommon to see a Junior or Senior miss wending her way home over a lonely country road.

Three pupils, Agnes Ruskin, Florence Riley, and James Fowler, were elected to the National Honorary Society.

The Class of '29 with diminished members started in for its last year in O.H.S. John Colvin was President, Earl Barrett, Vice-President; and Bertha Howerton, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Reb again was chosen sponsor of this class.

A wiener roast was held in Stockwell's grove and everyone reported a good time. Again our class contributed heavily to organizations. Bessie Casto was chosen captain of the girls' basketball team. Florence Riley was elected President of the Dramatic Club. Bertha Howerton was the principal "Pepper" of the "Red Peppers".

"Bab", the class play, was a big success. The Annual carrying out the Cinderella theme was a fine one.

The reception given us by the Juniors was a rare treat.

In May we received our diplomas and prepared to leave O.H.S.

This ends a complete account of our four years in dear old O.H.S. In looking back on these years and their mistakes as well as accomplishments we realize that we are deeply indebted to the faculty for their guidance.

We, the Class of nineteen twenty-nine, upon leaving dear old O.H.S., where we have spent the best and happiest hours of our life, being of sound mind and lawful age, wish to bequeath our many talents and personal belongings and defects to those who follow, to wit:

To the Faculty we leave our youthful ways.
To the Juniors we leave our good standing in O.H.S.
To the Sophomores we wish to leave our ability for absorbing knowledge.
To the Freshmen, we leave our mature looks and ways.
John Colvin wills his free for all monkey shines and dancing ability to Mordy Flint.
Agnes Ruskin wills her school girl complexion to Wadene Barnett.
Ira Wagner wills his country calls to James Bolen.
Louise Whitla wills her double dates to Dorothy Riley, with the understanding that Dorothy will not get wild.
Earl Barrett wills his senatorial ways to Abbie McGaw.
Ruby Hance wills her sweet temper to Lorraine Boling.
Fred Dever wills his incoherent speeches to Franklin Lewis.
Virginia McClintock leaves Loren to the tender mercy of the rest of the harem.
Evelyn Hearn wills her studious ways to Raymond Yocum.
Marie Sterbenz wills her hair curling stories to June Shirley.
Doc. Fairchild wills his red face while playing the cornet to Rebecca Stein.
Velma Hearn wills her hot dates to Linnie Jenkins.
Leland Young, following the custom in his family, hands down his raccoon coat to his little brother, Harold.
Florence Riley wills her melodious sneeze to Anna Chamberlin.
Marvin Hahn wills his Cadillac to Carrol Hunt.
Maryema Voshall wills her promising future to Donald Mattingly.
Ray Jones wills his honest confessions in regard to studying his lessons to Cleda Zumbrum.
Agnes Jones wills her cute ways to Lola Zumbrum.
Harold Barnhart wills his timid ways to Wayne Kerr.
Bessie Casto bequeaths her place as all-star forward to Ruth Styx.
Henry Stanley gives his place on Louise's front porch to Dean Landis.
James Monroe gives his broom back to the janitor.
Beryl Lough wills her ability for getting by to Ruth Dancaster.
L. G. Cragg wills his ability to think up bright questions to Dorothy Whitla.
Nellie Peterson wills her basketball ability to Mary Jane Andrews.
Ed Ryan wills his winning ways with the women to George Zakoura.
Wanda Wright bequeaths her secret of reducing to Helen Hinton with a distinct understanding the Helen must apply it.
"Perk" Whitney gives his last name to Arleene Galbraith.
Kathryn Havens leaves nothing but her memory to the Junior Class in general.
Irvin Miller wills his sissified ways to Leslie Kellogg who is quite capable of taking care of them.
Jessie Johnson Cowden wills her advise on how to get a man to all the girls in O.H.S.
Gerald Murdock wills his cunning ways to Lovie Deen Casto.
Dorothy Tuttle wills her ability to learn to gossip to Dorothy Riley.
Lloyd Trout wills his popularity with the teachers to Mary Stanley.
Hilda Coker wills her country dates to Fern Shadley.
Elizabeth Bedford unwillingly gives up her affections for a certain sophomore boy to a little blonde in the Freshman class.
Reatha Brown wills her errors in typing to Margaret Reed.
James Fowler leaves his cowlick to Mike Crotty.
Florence Chamberlain wills her late hours to Margaret Carpenter.
Ellis Barnes wills his flapping ears to Delmar Grant.
Eleanor Thoms gives her place in O.H.S. to her sister Frances.
Clarence Mooney wills his personality to Joe Reed.
Bertha Howerton wills her ability in getting by in Physics Laboratory, to next year's Physics class.
Kenneth Carson wills his record for staying in High School to Bill Mattingly.

 

~ CLASS PROPHECY ~

The Seniors were presenting their annual Class Day program, suddenly the attention of the student body seemed to leave the stage and be centered on the door. The figure of a bent, old lady resting her weight on a cane was seen standing in the door. A boy got up to help her to a chair, but she waved him aside and declared that she was the fairy god mother of the Class of '29, and that she had come to prophesy their future. So the boy helped her onto the stage. She took a gazing ball from her cloak, and professed to see the following things in it:

"The gazing ball discloses the imposing lobby of the Ritz-Carlton in New York City. A great throng is in the lobby. Many photographers are setting up their cameras. Everyone is watching the elevators. A stranger who is just registering asks the clerk what all the crowd is about. The clerk replies, "They are waiting for a glimpse of the wife of the new oil magnate of the U.S. Before she married him her name was Dorothy Tuttle, and she was a secretary in a high school out in Kansas. He is just rolling in money, and she is very beautiful. This is the first time she has ever appeared in public and everyone is very anxious to see her.

"Did you say Tuttle?

"Why, yes, do you know her?

"Know her? Indeed I do. We used to go to school together. My name is Jones. Ray Jones, and I control all the factories west of the Mississippi that manufacture iron and steel. Call Dot up and ask her if she will see me.

"The gazing ball reveals the framework of an immense skyscraper. The riveting machines are making an unearthly din. Men are scurrying to and fro. Elevators carrying concrete are running up and down. In the front of the building a big sign board informs the public that this building will house the Barnhart butter factory, and that is being built by Sewell F. Whitney.

"I see in the fazing ball the dazzling white interior of a super-barber shop. A young lady in a striking red sport outfit is sitting in a barber chair. Her legs, which are bare with the exception of a little silver chain around her ankle, are crossed. The barber, a small natty-looking man, says 'How will you have your hair cut today, Miss?'

"Well, Hank Stanley, you old cutup, what do you mean by calling me 'Miss'? Didn't you know that I'm starting on my third husband?

"Why, Agnes Ruskin, I beg your pardon, but you see I hadn't heard about your committing matrimony.

"The gazing ball reveals the interior of the Mainstreet theatre. The feature film is just starting. The name of the picture is 'Schoolday Sweethearts', starring Wayne Fairchilds, the new juvenile lead. The girls in the audience sigh rapturously, nudge each other and whisper, 'Gee, isn't he sweet!' The gazing ball dims for a moment and then becomes clear again. The scene is somewhat changed. It is still the Mainstreet, but the vaudeville is going on. Harlan Christy comes out and announces that 'Bud' Carson, the only flat footed clog dancer in the world, is the next attraction. The announcement is received with applause from the audience.

"The gazing ball reveals the stage of a great theatre. Many people are in the audience for it is the opening night of one of Florenz Ziegfield's extravagances, the Follies. The scenery on the stage is modernistic, done in varying shades of blue. A beautiful chorus comes out and does a number, and then the lights go off, with the exception of a single spot which is turned on a beautiful, tall blonde toe dancer, whose name on the program is Louise Whitla.

"The gazing ball discloses the charming garden of a millionaire's home. A garden party is evidently in progress. A group of lovely young ladies are clustered around a thin young man whose hair is cut to resemble Lord Byron's style, and who wears s pensive look also reminiscent of that famous poet. One of the young ladies says 'Oh, Mr. Fowler, I have read your poems over and over again. I wish that I were a child again in order that I might be brought up on your nursery rhymes instead of Mother Goose.

"I see the front of a theatre blazing with lights. Streams of people are pouring into its doors. A man who is riding past the theatre in a taxi asks his drive, 'Why is there such a crowd going into that movie?

"The taxi driver replies, 'Don't you know? Florence Riley, the girl with 'IT' is going to appear in person there tonight.' 'Let me out of this taxi', says the fellow who is a typical big butter and egg man from Walla Walla. 'I'm going to see Flossie'. And out hops Ellis Barnes.

"I see the side show tents of a circus. A ballyhoo-man is standing on the platform elucidating upon the merits of his show. 'Ladies and gentlemen, be sure to see L. G. Cragg, the only living question mark'.

"The interior of a book shop is to be seen in the gazing ball and a great crowd of women are at the counter. A sign on the wall announces that a new book is on sale for the first time. The name of this book is 'How I Won My Husband'. It is written by Jessie Cowden.

"the scene changes to the stately interior of the National Senate chamber. All the ninety-six members of the Senate are present and ninety-five of them are listening to the stream of brilliant oratory which flows from the lips of a tall man with black curly hair. Fire shines from his eyes and meets an answering spark in the eyes of his co-workers. He finishes his speech and sits down; a vote is taken and the measure is carried unanimously. This distinguished man who sways the Senate if none other than Earl Barrett.

"I see in the gazing ball a charming little white cottage. Roses are growing around the porch, and the contentment and happiness that are present within are fairly visible. As we follow the walk around to the back door, the sound of a whirring egg-beater and merry chatter becomes louder and louder. Then we hear this conversation, 'Hilda, doesn't it seem funny that you and I are old married ladies?'

"'Indeed, it does, Kathryn, just think - ten years today.'

"The gazing ball discloses an imposing view of the Boulder Dam which is nearing completion. A man clad in the inevitable garb of an engineer, riding breeches and boots, is giving instructions to the engineers under him for the work to be done that day. An air of authority rests upon his shoulders. He is your schoolmate, Ira Wagner, and he gives orders with an air that makes his being head engineer easily understandable.

"I see in the gazing ball a charming tea-room. It is very prettily decorated and from the number of people who are sitting at the tables it must be very popular place. A woman appears in the doorway. She has give little boys with her, they evidently are all hers because they call her 'Mamma'. The proprietress of the tea-room, who is a very pretty blonde, goes forward to meet her. 'Hello, Evelyn, take me to a table where it isn't very conspicuous because my boy's table manners leave a lot to be desired.'

"'All right, Elizabeth, you may sit right here by the cashier's desk and talk to Velma.' Evidently it is Evelyn and Velma Hearn who are operating this tea-room that Elizabeth Bedford, an old married lady, is patronizing.

"The gazing ball reveals the hall in which the World's Typewriting Contest is to be held. Heads are bent over typewriters and fingers are flying. A bell sounds and suddenly all the clicking ceases. Names are signed to the papers and they are handed to expert graders who score them in a few moments. As a result of this contest, Wanda Wright holds the title of World's Champion Typist.

"The gazing crystal brightens and I see a long stretch of green sward. There are crowds of people craning their necks to look up into the sky. A speck appears against the blue, a buzzing sound is to be heard, finally a giant airplane lands. Its lines are so simple that no one would suspect this plane of being the fastest in the world. A young man hops out, from his lips pours an incoherent stream of oppressively large words. His name is Fred Dever.

"The gazing ball reveals the dimly lighted interior of a great redwood forest. As we gaze down between rows of the great, stately giants we see crouched at the foot of a huge tree, the figure of a girl dressed in a very smart riding habit. Her black hair curls prettily about her face. Then through the trees we catch sight of the figure or a man on horse back. He is evidently a member of the Northwest Mounted Police. When he catches sight of the girl he breaks in a gallop and reining up beside her he dismounts from his horse and says, 'I beg your pardon, Miss, may I help you?'

"'Oh, yes, please. My horse threw me and ran away, so if you will get me back to my hotel - '

"'I shall be glad to. My name is Trout--'

"'Not really. Lloyd Trout'

"'Yes'

"'Why, don't you remember me? I'm Florence Chamberlain'

"The magic ball discloses a beautiful colonial farmhouse. The grounds are well kept, and flowers and shrubbery grow around the house. A young man and woman are sitting in a lawn swing. The girl's name is Virginia McClintock and her husband is her old flame of high school days.

"The gazing ball reveals Edward Ryan's Parisian shop in which he designs Seymore clothes for women. There are a great many women inside, so the designs must meet with favor.

"I see in the crystal ball a basketball court. A girl has just caught the ball, dribbling around a forward she makes a clever feint, and then makes an expert pass which is received by her forward who puts the ball into the basket. The girl is Nellie Peterson, star guard of the Vassar all-school team.

"The gazing ball reveals to my eyes the fact the Beryl Lough has married Chic Young so that he need never lack inspiration while drawing 'Dumb Dora'.

"The orchestra is playing and the curtains of a great stage part slowly to show a long line of perfectly matched blondes attired in red chiffon shorts and a rose, dancing in beautiful rhythm. Then out dances a limber, dark-haired young man whose appearance calls forth a round of applause from the audience. He receives this with a comical twist of his face and breaks into an intricate dance that he invented which is all the rage among the younger set. The name emblazoned in electric lights on the front of the theatre is Nigel Colvin.

"Through the crystal I see dimly a rose garden and a small cottage, just the type that is built for two. As the vision gets clearer I see a small figure in a kitchen apron waving goodbye to a young may departing for work. The girl is Agnes Jones, but the other figures disappeared down the fill before I recognized him.

"The gazing ball discloses the corner of 6th and Brown. The grocery store on the corner displays the sign 'Cheatham's Cash and Carry Grocery'. The feed and fuel store back of the grocery has a sign to the effect that Hahn's Hog Hops are the best thing to feed your pigs if you want rapid growth.

"The gazing crystal reveals an immense glare of light. As one's eyes grow accustomed to the brilliant illuminations, you may discern figures prancing around a bonfire. It is evident that a triumphal dance is being held. Just now the crowd makes way for a boy and girl who are being carried on the shoulders of a group of boys. The crowd breaks into loud cheers. This is what they are saying: 'Hurrah for Leland and Bessie. Baker's basketball stars.'

"The crystal again prepared to foretell. I see a huge department store in one of the largest cities of the East. The ladies' silk hose counter is the most outstanding on this floor. It is presided over by a marcelled young lady dressed in the smartest of clothes. As she comes forward to wait on a customer I see that it is Ruby Hance. On her left hand is a solitaire of no mean size. Just then a young man rushes up to the counter and cries, 'Will you, or will you not, marry me?' But alas the crystal blurs and I can see no more.

"The gazing ball reveals the Osawatomie Recreational Center. Behind the cigar counter Gerald Murdock, the proprietor, is standing. He is wearing a Colt revolver and has a long mustache. He looks like a typical Western bad man.

"I see dimly in the gazing ball the quiet flowing waters of Plum Creek. A boy and girl are canoeing. They are evidently just floating now for the boy is reading poetry to the girl whose name is Marie Sterbenz. She says, 'O, Irvin, did you write those poems about me?

"'Yes'

"'They are beautiful. Did you really mean all those pretty things you said about me?'

"'Yes, dear, you know' But the magic ball grows too dim just as a love scene is about to transpire.

"The crystal ball is growing clearer and again a leading fashion shop in Paris is to be seen. A young lady is advancing down the room to welcome some customers. She is tall and graceful and becomingly dressed in a jade green lace afternoon dress. Bertha Howerton is a name to conjure with in Paris.

"The gazing ball shows the bright lights of the Brown and Tan Cafe in New York. The master of ceremonies, James Monroe, steps down from the platform where he is conducting the orchestra, and announces that the feature for this evening will be presented next. Then in a whirl of snycopation, out dances Reather Mae Brown.

"The crystal ball slowly clears and I see the gym in the Osawatomie Junior High School. Girls clad in basketball bloomers and middies are taking exercises under the direction of the girls physical culture instruction, Eleanor Thoms.

"The crystal ball discloses the pearly gates of Heaven. A figure is standing in front of the gates rapping for admission. St. Peter looks down and asks, 'What is your name?'

"'Maryema Voshell, sir'

"'Wait until I look up your record. H'm, you've been a pretty good girl; well, I guess it's all right for you to enter.'

"'Thank you, sir.'

"'Hey, wait a minute. Do you know that commandment that reads, 'Thou shalt not lie?'

"'Yes, sir.'

"'Well, how about the time you wrote the prophecy of the Class of '29? On your jade.'

"And so the figure turns and trudges slowly down the hill toward a great read glare on the horizon."