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THE AMPLIFIER
THE AMPLIFIER
Published by
The Student Éody of West Linn High School
Semi-Monthly
Established 1920
3c per copy for Non-Student-Body Members
Editor_______ «,__ ___________________ Doris Zimmerman
Manager-.,......................... -______ ,____ ¿......Marjorie Huirás
Ass’t. Editor-----------,.------------------ —......Jerry Larue
Ass’t. Manager......... ....... .P------- .............--- -------- Betty Helsby
News Editor.................... ,.............. JÜ....................... Lois Butler
Feature Editor............... J...... ................. .....¿...Glenn Campbell
Sports Editor............................ —.....
..Willis Elliott
Exchange Editor........................................................ Mary Rudy
Society Editor....... ;__ .................................. ......Barbara Finch
Reporting Staff: Bob Baker, Gerald Phillips, Kenneth Lingenfelder,
Virginia Anderson, Smokey Anderson, Barbara Finch, Hank Quade,
Glenn Campbell, Lois Butler, Jerry Larue,. Marjorie Huirás, Dóns
Zimmerman, Jim Whipple, Earl Merkle, Willis Elliott, Mary Rudy.
Advertising Staff: Virginia Lewis, Doris Draper, Betty Helsby,
Marjorie Huirás.
Advisor: Mr. Howard
Class News
Freshman Class
At the meeting of the Fresh­
man class, which was held Fri­
day, April 25. Officers for the
following year were nominated.
Those students nominated for
president were Robert Wood,
David Young, Junior Puderbaqgh,
Rueben Baisch and Dennis Mc­
Lean; for vice president, Milton
Zimmerman, Dennis McLean,
Marilyn Bragg, Bill Larson,
Donna Nigren, Isabel Vinson,
Reed Ingalls; for secretary, Thel­
ma Gear, Elaine Hellberg, Isabel
Vinson, Marilyn Bragg, Pat Rush
and Robert Moyes; for cabinet
Origin
member, Donald Dennis, Lloyd
Englert, and Hank Quade; for
Seen through our spyglass;
May Day, the first day of May, sergeant at arms, Rueben Baisch,
for centuries been associated Harry Crandall, Robert Ballieu
Loren Milliken doing some, has
:
Latin and Germanic peo­ and Robert Moyes.
fancy high jumping. Diving on among
;
with religious and other fes-,
His head mostly. . . . Éverÿbné ples
;
observances, and is still so Sophomore Class
getting a kick out of Morton tal
1
Parks’ reports. Got a '• pillow observed by Celtic and other The sopohomores recently
elected Bob McAnulty as presi­
ready at home, Morton? . . . races. In Rome, May day was as-
dent for the coming year. Other
with
worship
to
the
sociated
Where was it that Gene Vinson
goddess Maia, who represented officers elected were Violet Roth­
took Dorothea Dempsey? That the principal càuse of fertility. man, t vice-president; Rosa I i n
wasn’t the night she went to the This
,
was the origin of a May Enns, secretary; Pät Erben, treas­
carnival was it? ... Loren Fields Day celebration, and to this day, urer; Suzanne Zimmerman, cab­
and friends pushing his Ford May customs survive in May- inet member; and Vernon Eaden,
down the hill to get it started Pole dances, and the crowning of Sergeant - ot - arms.
(às usual). . . . Smokey with a a queen of the May. Outings to
blonde at thè Senior play. We’ré the field and forési to return Juniors Nominate Senior
awfully curious Smoke. . . . laden with green flowering
Officers Tuesday
John'Gist ducking behind a tel- boughs is still observed.
A meeting of the Junior class
ephone post and holding a bush
Today organized propadandis-
in front of him every time a car tie groups and labor organiza­ was held Tuesday morning for
passed him last Monday. Those tions set aside the first day in the purpose of' nominating offi­
green track pants he was forced May for their for their meetings cers for next year and discussing
tb wear home blended in with and demonstrations. In Germany the Junior-Senior Send Off.
For president, Marshall Web­
the scenery very well. Is there Russia and other European coun­
• a- seamstress in the house??? ... tries, May Day is observed as ster, Randall McLaughlin and
John Morrison were nominated;
Harold Ness and Snooky Baker Labor day.
for
vice president, Melvin
doing a little shadowing or just
Centuries ago people added to Ruckles, Bob Gassner, Gene Vin­
plain trailing while at the music the May Day celebrations and
contest in Newberg. Whee! fun by masquerading as Robin son, Bill Rakel, and Howard
There’s that gal again! Phyllis Hoods or similar legendary char­ i Berry. Thé two nominated for
Van Lanningham playing up to acters. TheSe parts were portray­ treasurer were Arlene Schwartz
the visiting baseball players at ed by all classes of people. and Doris Draper. For secretary, The Girls’ League will sponsor
the game just before Easter va­ Songs and dances made up a Betty Erben, Margie Huirás and a Mother-Daughter Tea on Thurs­
cation. . . . The name is Paul, large portion of the day’s cele­ Patsy Silver. The cabinet mem­ day, May 8.
Phyllis. Further particulars can bration. The actual basis of May bers, Barbara Srhith; Betty Hels­ The mother of each student is
be given in case you’re inter-I Day, however, seems to have by, Cunera Duyn, Bill Wàlston invited to attend.
■"»—acted-¿turning the been the Roman Florália, cefe- ánc^ Bob Dagget. Thrée ,^bpys Those on. the committees are:
hose On John Grossman when he brated April 28, and instituted at werfe nominated for sergeant-at-
Entertainment: Ruth Grass-
tried to play Tarzan in the oak Ronie about 241 B. C. AlSo among afnis, they were Bob Donovan, man, chairman; Lois Young,
Bob Qassner and John Morrison. Doris Zimmerman, Irene Endres.
tree. . . . Vi Bickel with an
Thé Junior-Senior Send Off is Arrangement: Maxine Qhaney,
orchid on. . . . Ask Pat Day observances of the Floralia are
mentioned
gay
costumes,
drama
­
to
be held at the Jantzen Beach
about lemon cakes and the
tic performances and comic on May 23. All Juniors and Sen­ chairman; Nayda Geske, Mar­
Gfèëh Lantern at Newberg . . .
garet McLucas, Leia Bamford.
dances.
iors aré urged to come.
Andy Swan having a lot of fun
Favohs (invitations): Evelyn
on the bus coming home from
Wood worth, chairman; Clydelle
the music toUrnamënt. . . . Well;
Hughes, Betty TaylOrj Dorothy
Plans Girls League Delegates I Zittle,
if looks as if Betty Sturgess and ¡School
Helen Boettcher.
To Go to Conference
Richard Swanson have finally
Refreshments: (Miss McWhor-
for School
At the University high school ter’s classes) Gr-ece Tiedeman,
gotten together. . . . Tom Arthur
of
Eugene May 3, there will be chairman; Virginia Lewis, Jariet
crowning Bill Steven queen of
West Linn’S School Board, con­
the Mày (hay) with the nicest sisting of five members and a held the annual spring confer­ Wievisick, Lorraine Payne, Mar­
Wreath of white flowers. . . . clerk, has been active through­ ence of the Girl’s League.
jorie Wuiras.
The plans for the day will in­
These fishermen telling about out the past year in planning a
the ones that didn’t get away! full program of scholastic and clude regislatjon, program, dis­
DIS ONE'S WOTTEN
New story ahyWày. . . ,
intermural activities for the cussion groups, luncheon, tour
Wish
I was a wittie egg
i
of the campus and à teâ.
students.
' Since’ each school is permitted
Away dp id a free,
Early in the fall, open bleach­
to bring four delegates and there i wish I was a wittie egg
ers were erected on the south side
As rotten as could be
are to be five discussion groups,
of the athletic field to seat
the girls will decide which Ahd when some naughty little
crowds at the footbfell games. A
Boy made faces at me
.At Oswego school last Tues­ planned development for a later group they wish to attend.
I
’
d
smash my wotten wittie self
Four
delegates,
along
with
day, Richard. Karl Reiner and date will transform these into a
And
spatter down on he.
Miss
Moe
have
been
chosen
to
his band finally came out in covëféd grandstand with com­
. —The Jeffersonian,
the open and played» in public. plete dressing room facilities attend. Thè girls are Suzanne
Zimmerman, Katherine Pater-
Portland, Oregoh.
The band, coloquially known as beneath.
son, Betty Helsby and Pat Sil-
thé “Rhythm Rats,’’ has been
At thé present time, vwork is
pj^ictfcing off and on, réShùffl- progressing on à project west of vers.
ing its personel since January the gymnasium where tennis
but is still held back by a lim- courts are to be built. Thè cön- The Freshman is grassy ariö
grows.
ifêd r^përtÔiïïé. Headed by Lin- struction; Under the supervision
PUT YOUR TRUST
The
Sophomore is sassy arid
çolnite Reiner who does the of Mr. O’Hara; is using NY A
shows.
piano work, the band boasts a labor; employing several West
IN
Ddhthorpe squirt Marshall Lirin high school boys. Tree fall­ The Junior is brassy and blows.
Wright, Whose wdrk on the clàri- ing, stump digging, grading, and The Senior is classy and knows.
—Monday Mourning Moan,
, < net and sax is generally con- rock work has been in progress
Forest Grove, Oregoh.
Flirt National Bank
ceciéd to be prètty good.
fof the past two weeks, with the
Present at the dance was prospect, of construction work to
sandy-haired, toothy West Linn begin in the near future.
of Portland
.WE WISH TO
cat Bob MacAnulty who was
Kenneth Rërihér, who is elected
I
busy with plans for a band of from the Holy Garden’s section
Thank the Faculty
Oregon Citys' Branch
his own. Mac plans to borrow of the district, is serving as
and Student Body
three of Reiner’s men. Alto sax chairman of the board. Associat­
for the Patronage-
man Dave Young, second trum­ ed with him are Karl Bàuersfeld
Oregon City
pet Art Huebner and tenor man of Bolton, Herman Ruse of Sun­
Main St.
West Linn Cafeteria
Wright. He also made arrange­ set, J. A. Reams and Wesley
ment with Alf Kelley the young­ Milliken of Willamette ar
er for clarinet work.
Clyde ,Hughes of Bolton, clerk.
Other members ôf thé outfit
Will include Bob Bradley oh alto, lllllllllllllllllllllllllillillllillllllllllllll
leâder MacAnulty, on second
trumpet, John Grossman oh third Congratulations
Try our new "Walking Sundae.
trumpet. Jim Jennings and Tom
To QUEEN BARBARA
Ice Cream topping, and Walnut
and Her Court
Arthur will blow trombones,
Halves. Take it out; eat it on the
from
run. It can’t spill.
Dwain Wanker will handle the
piano, Ford Black will take care
Only 10c
O.C. ICE LOCKERS
of the percussion department,
‘The Home of Good Meats”
department and Bill SteVeris Will
Oregon City Creamery
6th Street
Oregon City
pluck the guitar. The boys have
scheduled a practice for .tonight.,
DUST BOWL
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1941
of May Day
I
Gills League
Planning Tea
Board
Much
Notes To You
Hey Kids!
Recreational Club
Holds Weekly Dance
THIS WEEK FINDS: YoUrs
truly’s column being peeked at
by many a fond parent and
friend who Visits our fair cam­
pus today—to them I hove to say
—taking into consideration
spring and my vivid imagination,
they (the students) are on the
whole, the most well behaved
little rascals you ever saw.
About that senior play, ■Carl
Erickson and Bill - Etchison and
myself did all, the Work, but
Merkle and Ness got all the . . .
well, we object! Something to
get off my chest, the idea of
awarding or not awarding the
senior class honors oh the basis
of a four year attendance at West
Linn is screwy. What’s' the idèa
anyhow? Latest joke around
school—(heàrd in London air
raid shelter) “Keep your hands
off me—no not you”—-Little Bob­
bie darling asked me to play the
malt shop on account of our
manager works there. I agree
with you Baker, it should be
plugged, bombed and absolutely
demolished, it’s unfair—I sup­
pose I don’t have td mention that
icky goo affair between Andy
and Pat which is still holding
forth (sickening isn’t it?)-u-Our
fair haired boy Dave Williams
giving excuses why he could not
possibly have a girl in Seattle
(it’s toò far away so he says,-ask
Dave) by the Way did" you hear
about what happened When
Howard Barry saw Dave with a
blonde and thought it was La-
I Verne Maine? After all there are
! things at home to * keep. his
interest.
DON’T FORGET TO BÙY
YOUR BEACH TRIP TICKETS.
’(SEE LOIS BUTLER OR GLENN
CAMPBELL). FREE PLUG.
The Oswego Recreational club
held its second dance at thé Ofe-
wego school Tuesday from 7:30
tO10:30 p. m.
The club wàs organized with I
the aid of -the jQ^wego sqhool t:
board and advisors and instruc­
tors from the Clackamas County
W.P.A. Officers of the club in­
clude president, Sihokey An der -
son, vice-president, Jerry Larde,
secretary treasurer, Jane Byerly
and seargent-at-ârms, Clarke
Anderson.
MUsic for the dance was fur­
nished by Richard Reiner’s or­
chestra.
Tuesday’s meeting was open j
to visitors but future dances
will be restricted to members
and their guests. Dances are i
held every Tuesday.
' L. A. Wievesiek
Congratulations to Queen ;
Barbara and Her Court
Phone 4856
217 Eighth Street bregón City
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