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    1. [KSMITCHE-L] The Orange and Black 1929 III
    2. Larry Bunch
    3. Nobody ever thought it of them but Neva Wray and Clifford Crawford finally got married and are now living a fast life in Kansas City. Melvin File just recently purchased the Al Christi Corporation and has hired Alta Weidenhaft, Mary Tilton, Venda Clark and Bertha Heiman to play as bathing beauties in his next comedy, "Masculine Lore." Louise Lyster has become the president of the Anti-Prohibition League and is intending to run for president in 1944 with the slogan: Wet in 1944. Mr. and Mrs. K. Creitz are living on a farm near Victor and they say the oldest looks just like his father. Mrs. Creitz was formerly Louise Cooke. Leo Gaston has gone to South America and has translated his latest song hit into Pig Latin. Maxine Shaffer has been suffering from lockjaw recently, and she writes that she certainly hates cold days now. Before her illness she was giving soap-box lectures on "How to Snore Gracefully." Mildred Hewitt and Nina Broadbent are waitresses in the new café erected at Cawker City "Eat while you wait and Stand while you Eat." Emma Armour fell in love and eloped. No one ever found out who the lucky man is, but everyone thinks it is Clifford Fleck. Duane Freeman, after being disappointed in love, bought the Avenue Hotel and now treats every man as good as he would his own dog. Robert Fulton has retired after inventing a machine that would answer all embarrassing questions satisfactorily. Telva Gholson was recently elected as a member of the School Board and she is now making girls' basket ball compulsory for graduation. Forrest Quinn has been very efficient as night watchman and although everyone regretted Al Kinkade's departure, Forrest has been very satisfactory. Vernon Douglas recently won a cut glass bathing suit in a talking contest conducted by the Ladies Aid Society. Ellis Creitz is now owner of the O'Brien Pharmacy and has surpassed O'B Special with his famous pink pills for every ailment. Beulah Wills is earning $5,000 a day as private secretary for Henry Ford and it is rumored she will soon become his wife. Marie Van Gilder is now teaching American History in B. H. S. after waiting eleven years for Miss Drake to quit. Miss Drake has just been contracted to go on to the Orpheum Circuit, her act including "The Perfect Gum Chewer" and other specialties. Duane Stilley is official post card reader at the Post Office. His education increases with every card. Ethel Van Amburg is so wrapped up in her school teaching she can not stop long enough to get married. Lucille Thurston has just had her latest book filmed, "Listerine for Hally," and it is booked for a two year run in London. Esther Park has become poet laureate of England and she still can write poetry, her lastest is "Where There's a Will There's Plenty of Relations." Gladys Lathem has become a second Carrie Nation and is now serving time in the county jail for mistaking Mr. Englund for a bootlegger , and hurling a club at him. Myrle Noah is selling hot dogs to the hungry public at the Union Station in Kansas City. All dogs are safe if they wear collars. Marie Magers is janitress of the Asherville public school and has a sweeping monopoly on all trade. Cecil Youn has found a cure for insomnia and is making huge profits on every bottle. He has hired Clifford Schulten as traveling salesman and the success of the medicine is largely due to him. Duane Stewart has organized a Medicine Show and has hired Mildred Mears as his leading lady. They were rotten egged and hissed at their last performance. Harmon Twadell is now Fire Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department and says business is slow but hot at times. Bernese Smith is making scientific research in Europe. She is compiling statistics on "The Ape and Its Relation to Man and Other Insects." After hearing all the interesting news Bud was ready to go home and take a nap, for such a long story was a little too much for him, but nevertheless he was glad to be informed about the whereabouts of his classmates. He can now be found at his slumbers most any time. Calendar SEPT. 6---Heap Big Chief. Mr. Englund, called together the redskins of the Chickasaw tribe for Council. Tribe meets for 1926-27 with three hundred strong---one hundred fifty braves and one hundred fifty squaws, and is divided into four clans, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. Heap Big Chief introduces the Weavers who are to teach the Indians how to use their senses. The Great Spirit, Mr. Smith, is present with his kind words of encouragement. SEPT. 7---The Weavers, despite their rare judgment and wisdom, shower one of their members, "the Hinkhouses," with unlabeled canned goods. SEPT. 10---A Council of the Hi-Y braves is held by Creitz, their leader, and Sewell, their Chief advisor. Squaws of G. R. enjoy their first playtime of the season in the gym. SEPT. 13---Indians choose Chiefs of their class. Dean heads the Senior Clan; Leonard the Junior; Hillebrand, the Sophomore; and Brown the Freshman. Thirty warriors came out to train for victory on the football field. SEPT. 14---G. R. squaws conduct exchange of school books for Wampum beads, ($). SEPT. 16---Kenneth Wehl elected today by entire body of redskins as High Chief of school, president of the Student Council. SEPT. 17---Hi-Y braves have big watermelon feed. SEPT. 21---All natives who love to argue met with Miss Peery and planned to give Chickasaw tribe more fame through debate. SEPT. 23---Biology class goes in search of all little insects that Mother Nature had placed in the Beloit Chautauqua park. SEPT. 24---Chickasaw football Bucks were defeated in conquest with another hostile tribe on Jewell gridiron. Indians are good losers. SEPT. 30---The Great Spirit, Mr. Smith, talks in chapel on boosting for B. H. S. Sewell assented so vigorously that he entertained the ***** neck for several days. OCT. 1-3---Senior clan obtains $200 from spectators of Beloit Fair in exchange for refreshments. Several Seniors risk life, limb, and insurance policy, laboring at the stand while a live concert is running Around. OCT. 4---Lecture Course season opens with ticket selling campaign by the Senior clan. OCT. 8---Many timid females of the Freshman clan made happy and hopeful by their sheikish escorts to the Big and Little Sister party. Chickasaw bucks bring football victory from Osborne back to their tribe. OCT. 11---Normal Training assist state doctors in conducting intelligence tests of the Industrial school girls. ****** isn't it? OCT. 14---G. R. squaws give hilarious comedy "The Song of Football" to the redskins in chapel. OCT. 15---Two days after Columbus discovered America, he and his sailors Visit the G. R.'s Chickasaws defeat the hostile tribe of Blen Elder in Football. OCT. 19---Hot-air squad for practice debate in the class. Billy remains obstinate. OCT. 20---Grade cards out. Freshmen show their folks their knowledge factory. OCT. 21---Musical program in chapel by Hi-Y braves. Steadies and otherwise see the show tonite. OCT. 22---Football. Chickasaws lose from the Concordia men for the second time in history of the tribe. OCT. 27---Weavers have Hallowe'en party at wigwam of the Great Spirit, Mr. Smith. Dignified weavers come costumed as devils, clowns and negroes and eat refreshments in the basement. OCT. 29---Junior clan meet in main hall of Indian village for a peppy time. ******** spooky faces, cider and pumpkin pie bring out the Hallowe'en spirit. NOV. 1---Because of the departure of the Head of Sophomore clan, Springer was chosen to take his place. NOV. 4-5-6---Vacation! Teachers Association is always helpful to the students. Tribesmen enjoy leisure time. NOV. 10---Actors and actresses are chosen from the Junior clan for their play, "Am I Intruding?" NOV. 12---4-H Club banquet tonight, nine hundred dollars in prize money given to club members for their work. NOV. 14-19 Education week in the Chickasaw tribe. Parents of tribesmen visit the Indian villages. Tuesday is Mother's day. Thursday, Dad's day. Pride fills the hearts of parents when they hear their offsprings' intelligent recitations. NOV. 19 Sophomore clansmen return to childland clad in aprons and overalls. They stage a party for tonight, Beloits bucks follow the warpath across the prairies to Lincoln. Bring back victory, 7-0. NOV. 22---Public speakers dramatize three one-act plays. Miss Peery is the coach. NOV. 23---Thanksgiving chapel makes the tribesmen long for turkey and plum pudding. NOV. 25---Beloit Bucks meet defeat in last football game of season on Clay Center's field. NOV. 26-28---Chickasaws send five delegates to big Hi-Y Council at Manhattan. NOV. 30---Take inventory of our knowledge factory. Senior clan leads out with highest number on honor roll. DEC. 3---Big party in Gym. with stunts and games for peppy Freshmen. DEC. 5-6--- Choice musical tribesmen selected to practice 8th hour on war songs. DEC. 7---Basket ball season opens with Beloit warriors fighting on the Jewell court. DEC. 11---Spanish group of redskins give two original plays before the assembly of Chickasaws and Weavers. DEC. 15---Staff members chosen from Senior clan, who must labor long and hard over yearbook. DEC. 17---Junior play! Big success! DEC. 21---Tribesmen and Weavers write "Cute little letters" to Santa Claus. Hope Santa doesn't disappoint these good and faithful patrons. DEC. 22---Vacation! Freedom from school work and worry for a whole week. DEC. 25---Merry Christmas! Chickasaws make merry on this festival day. JAN. 1---Only 365 days left until 1928. Very many good resolutions made. JAN. 3---Back again! Redskins gather at the Indian village. Lots of smiles-- Santa remembered his kiddies. JAN. 6---Beloit squad has practice debate with Downs. Is Miss Ober a debater, too? JAN. 7---Many lonesome and sky gazing people. Thirty Indian tribesmen quarantined with mumps and scarlet fever. JAN. 11---Only three more days to cram for the semester examinations. Hope for best and prepare for the worst. JAN. 13 Semester exams. We learn how little we know. "Fear not, be of a strong heart." JAN. 15---Death warrants issued in Chickasaw tribe. Many Indians know they've flunked. JAN. 19---Redskins go into hysterics during presentation of "Wandering Spooks," a Lyceum Course number. JAN. 20---Beloit loses debate with Concordia, 3-5 points. All tribesmen who can't get their lessons get the mumps. JAN. 27---Seniors appear in chapel in "Uncle Dick's Mistake." JAN. 28---Senior clansmen have topographical survey of their faces; that is they have had their pictures taken. JAN. 29---Kansas Day!---with strong Kansas winds ablowing, Chickasaw basketeers nearly double score in Minneapolis game. FEB. 2---Ground Hog saw his shadow today. Chickasaw debaters lose to Mankato. FEB. 3---Everybody takes shot at someone else. No, its just kodaking day and they're capturing snapshots for the Year Book. G. A. A. girls hike to Tolley's Ford. FEB. 4---G. R. holds health court. Chickasaw braves travel to and won first basket ball game on their court since Columbus discovered America. FEB. 8---Mr. Sewell wears a diamond on the third finger of his left hand. What does it mean? FEB. 10---A dreadful basket ball orgy. Our warriors are defeated by Concordia high. FEB. 14---Valentine day and cupid roams through the hearts of the Chickasaw redskins. FEB. 16---Basket ball duel between Asherville and Beloit; but B. H. S.'s Score is heaviest. FEB. 17---Junior clansmen give unusual program in Chapel, but they can't take up enough time. FEB. 18---Girl Reserves eat sweet stick candy during study hall and in the corridors. FEB. 22---Typewriting class competes with four schools for honors. Seniors are making plans for the reception to Junior. Feb. 25---Jolly faculty entertain the Girl Reservse with their jazz orchestra, readings, etc. MARCH 2---One third of last semester is gone and grade cards are out. Parents take another view at our knowledge factory. MARCH 4---Public Speaking class give three plays free to public to advertise their dramatic skills. MARCH 7---In the past scheduled basket ball game of the season, Jewell is victorious over Beloit. MARCH 9-10---Many tribesmen see fashion show and Mae Murray at the Grand. MARCH 11-12---Beloit warriors travel across the prairies to Jewell to contest in the district tournament in B. B. Our good men win from Belleville but lose to Concordia. MARCH 14---Athletic squaws match each other in volley ball. Soon they will go out for base bass. MARCH 17---Chickasaw tribesmen in Public Speaking class make merry at a St. Partick's day banquet. It's terrible for them to have a gay time during working hours of other tribesmen. March 19---Some redskins have very scientific minds and wonderful mentality. The Chemistry class has made some deadly gasses and has manufactured it own tooth powder. March 26---The precedent for having a stupid time was shattered at the Senior-Junior reception halls of Indian village, draped with ten colors of crepe paper. March 27…Six fair Indian maids win fifth place for Chickasaw tribe in Efficiency Meet at Hayes. APRIL 1…Musical Reds did their best in imitating the Dutch in operetta, "Tulip Time." "Yas, ve sure hav' lots of fun," said the cast while practicing. APRIL 6…Heap Big Chief, Mr. Englund, runs the working hours shorter; then the Chickasaws gather on north side of schoolhouse for inter- class track meet. APRIL 15-18…Squaws and bucks amuse themselves like papooses by hunting colored eggs during Easter vacation. State, Forensic meet at Manhattan. APRIL 23…did you hear all that gossip in "The Whole Town Talking?" That Senior play will always be fresh in the memory of all the clansmen. The Chickasaw relay team in track was invited to Lawrence for the Kansas Relay Contest today. APRIL 29…Junior clan entertains Seniors at a banquet. MAY 15…Baccalaureate. MAY 16-17…Semester examinations. MAY 18…Class Day. MAY 19…Commencement. Seventy-two seniors graduate. (Personal note: Their freshman year, there was 126 students enrolled in the class of '29.) ((((( Larry W. Bunch ~ ~ 404 San Mateo St. ( @ @ ) Avenal, CA 93204 G ~~~ ((( "If you have the law on your side, argue the law; If you have the facts on your side, argue the facts; If you have neither, pound the table and argue conspiracy."

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