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For more information, please contact [email protected]. human Vol. VIII WINONA, MINNESOTA, APRIL 30, 1926 No. whistling of "Some Other Bird Whistled a Tune" Junior Class Give by Alfred Kalkbrenner; Miss Leone Irwins fancy dancing in "Taming Mamie," the Charles- Alma Mater of Entire ton chorus in "Sweet Georgia Brown," and the Futuristic Party "Listerine and Dandruff" novelty act by Miss College Chosen Bernice Jansen and Mr. Walter Johlfs. Ralfe Calkins as interlocutor, and John Lynch Saturday evening, April twenty-fourth, the Miss Dorothy Lindberg of Red Wing was Junior class entertained the faculty, student and Charles Pfeilsticker as end men performed chosen by popular election as Alma Mater for body, and friends at a futuristic party. in splendid minstrel style. Miss Theda Gilde- the annual May Fete. meister was a very realistic and successful The Cubist scheme of decoration used was After Chapel exercises Friday April twenty- "Aunt Jemina". very unusual and exhibited ultra-modern ten- third Miss Lewis of the Women's Physical dencies in art. The lights were shaded with Musical numbers as "Red Hot Henry Brown' Education Department took charge of the by Julian Neville, "Sweet Child" by the minstrel long black coverings, decorated with huge election. Each organization in the school was trio, and the singing of a southern medley by splashes of red, yellow and blue in many designs. represented by a member who made a nomina- the faculty quartet were greatly enjoyed. Futuristic flowers and flower pots were placed tion speech. Following are the nominations at each end of the gymnasium. The setting, depicted a scene with real hay, which were made: The program entitled "The Evolution of chickens, dogs, and other farm properties. The Women's Athletic Association. entrance of the auditorium was strewn with hay Dance" presented five phases of American danc- Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. and enclosed with a fence. The ushers were ing. Those participating in the various dances Nominating Speech—Miss Bebe Jansen. were: Indian Dance of 1492: Miss Leone Irwin. dressed in overalls to help carry out the at- Intermediate Grade Club. mosphere of the entertainment. Minuet of Colonial Days: the Misses Lucretia Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. The minstrel opened with "Down Town Archibald, Helen Rutherford, and Mary Lois Nominating Speech—Miss Hazel Nelson. Chapel and the Messrs. Clinton Sartwell, Stephen Strutters Ball" by the darkies. "Catar" by Wenonah Players. Spletz, and Robert Fausch; the Polka of 1880: W. E. Hubert and a "Yodel" by Charles Pfeil- Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. sticker was followed by "Left All Alone Again the Misses Mary O'Byrne, Rhoda Fuller, Viola Nominating Speech—Mr. Michael Bambenek. Richter and Marcella Bhend and the Messrs. Blues" by the men's sextette and "I love My Men's Club. Mitchell Smilanich, Stephen Spletz, Julian Ne- Baby" by the men's chorus. A "clog" dance Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. veille and Murdo Murray; the Rye Waltz of was given by Ralfe Calkins. Nominating Speech—Mr. Clarence Wedge. 1900, Miss Geneva Lattin and Mr. Grimm; and "Bob" Bateman leading the mixed chorus of Mendelssohn. the Charleston of 1926: Miss Quirene Anderson "Just Around the Corner," and "Clap Hands Nominee—Miss Bebe Jansen. and Mr. Marvin Johnson. Here Comes Charlie" featuring Charles Pfeil- Nominating Speech—Miss Elma Miller. Silhouettes representing each of the dances sticker added more to the success of the show. Kindergarten Club. were shown in life size against a back-ground of One of the prettiest and most graceful of the Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. futuristic colors and shapes. acts was "Moonlight and Roses" sung by the Nominating Speech—Miss Victoria Potter. In the receiving line were President G. E. old fashioned chorus. The costumers added Ranger's Club. Maxwell, Miss Florence Richards, Mr. Jederman much to the beauty of this scene. Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. and Mitchell Smilanich, vice-president of the "Thanks for the Buggy Ride" sung by the Nominating Speech—Miss Ina Heggaton. Junior class. entire cast made a very colorful and appropriate Catholic Students' Club. ending. The evening was spent in dancing to music Nominee—Miss Marvel Weld. furnished by Fred Heyer's orchestra and card Nominating Speech—Miss Margaret O'Brien. playing in the room adjoining the gymnasium. Contempt is a feeling you have for people Art Club. Delicious punch was served after the program. that are not like you. Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. Those who were on the committees are as Nominating Speech—Miss Elizabeth Burns. follows: Girl Scouts. Refreshments: Miss Sue McCleary. PLAN ADOPTED FOR ADVERTISING Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. Program: Miss Lucille Mueller assisted by SCHOOL THROUGH STUDENT'S Nominating Speech—Miss Olive Crocker. Miss Quirene Anderson. HOME-TOWN PAPERS Junior High School Club. Decorations: Miss Susan Cochrane assisted Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. by Evan Beynon, Marion Crandall, Eleanor Principally through the efforts of President (Continued on page 4) Murphy, Viola Richter, Gertrude Sunde, Viola Maxwell and Mr. Reed a plan has been adopt0 to bring about a closer co-operation between the Alberts and Mary Corcoran. by the families of students who would be honored student and his or her home town, through the column of the local newspaper. in this way. I therefore send you the following "BARNYARD" MINSTREL PROVES Blanks have been printed in the T. C. Print news item with the hope that it will find a place SUCCESSFUL Shop and are now available in the office or from in your columns. The "Barnyard Minstrel" which was given Mr. Reed. On the top of each blank is the fol- Very truly yours, Friday evening April sixteenth was proclaimed lowing note addressed to the newspaper editor: G. E. MAXWELL. a huge success. Miss Betty Bosshard deserves Your community furnishes us with students Below this is a space which is to be used for much credit for the success of the entertainment. and we furnish graduates for your teaching the writing of the article. After filling out the She was assisted by the members of the Die-no- corps. We believe that if we send you news blank it is handed in to the office where it is mo club and other members of the student body. items which you may print in your paper about looked over for mistakes and so forth and for- There were many surprise and delightful our students, who reside in your town, we can warded to the student's local newspaper. features. Among them were the singing and be of mutual help. Such items will be especially Accept this proposition and boost your school. THE WINONAN apt to be "close to home." They will probably THE WINONAN be without a position at all, and will be right at OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE home to help Mother with the canning. Sure WINONA STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE and we all love to be near home but we will not have that home all our lives to fall back on. FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1926 It is an education within itself to be far enough away from the home environment to be upon Marion L. Johnson Editor-in-chief Kenneth Wright Assistant Editor your own resources and to meet new people Robert Bateman Business Manager with different ideas and perhaps different modes Robert Bateman Sport Editor of living. A stronger power of initiative and Elma Miller Feature Editor personality will be developed. It all might be Helen Elliot Organization Helen Rutherford Reporter summed up by saying, "Some good backbone Marcella Bhend Reporter will be developed." Abner Sunde Reporter I happened to be in the office the other day Evelyn Schreiber Exchanges when along came two young ladies wishing to Quirene Anderson Typist be nominated to a certain position. These Mail subscriptions $1.00 per school year or 50c per term. young women had previously been elected to certain positions but would not accept because THE BOOKSHELF THE COMING OF SPRING the salary offered was only one hundred and five dollars per month. After awhile a young man In this generation, people are becoming so At last we can feel sure that the lovely season broad-minded that it is necessary for students of the year is here. How happy we all are. came along who had refused a position which would pay about one hundred and thirty dollars especially to read a great variety of literature. Nature awakens all of our senses and makes our As time is always valuable, we must be sure that minds alive to its beauties. After the long cold per month. Not one of these three people has had even one year of experience. we select books which will be instructive as days of winter we enjoy the bright fresh days of well as entertaining. The following books, spring. You know, friend Editor, I feel sorry for these children. It is going to be a shock to them when which are all in our own library are highly recom- Did you ever compare forms of nature and mended because of the reliable information which human beings? The trees in winter are dull they wake up to the fact that the world is not going to hand out its best on a gold platter.