The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-12-10
Troy H. 5.
Carnival
Takes In s!537

The annual high school carnival
held Saturday evening in the Troy
school, established record of tax.
ing in the largest gross amount il
the history of the school, both OF
the queen contest and concessions
in spite of gas rationing, which
threatened to interfere with the
crowd. Total receipts on the entire
carnival were S537. figure more
than $40 over last years total. The
queen contest broke all previou:
records. Total receipts from vote:
sold for the queen candidates were
1854 This was more than hundred
4 dollars over last years receipts ir
the contest, which had set record
until that time. Prizes of $500 fol-
the class which made the largest
profit, and $3.50 for the class which
had the winning queen will be
awarded later. after individual re-
ceipts and profits are tabulated
Vaudeville
The vaudeville show started out
the carnival. The script, written
by Flora Sagen and directed by
Miss. Kathryn Little, had as its
theme Victory Our Coal The
theme was patriotic, calling into the
spotlight some of the scenes from
our present day war activities, with
humorous Interpretation. Jerry
Kensler acted as the announcer.
The public address system was used,
giving the effect of a radio play.
The first scene took place supposed
ly in a blackout Bob Gilchrist,
playing the part of Mr.. Brown, de-
lighted the audience by falling over
footstools in the darkness of the
stage. His wife was played by
Hazel Mackey. and the AFRAID war
den, Mr.. Smith. by Harold Gatzke
This act was followed by a scene
in which Marilyn Cone played the
part of very much perturbed
young lady who was waiting for
her boy-friend. Her anxiety was
ended when Jim McCracken an
nounced that the glee club would
bring her the message he was sup
posed to bring-I Came Here to
1 dix lQT joe.
A girls sextet sang the popular
version of Ten Little Soldiers
This was followed by a scene, very
much enjoyed by the audience,
which was take-off on one of the
women's first aid classes. Tootie
Carr acted as the leader, Marjorie
Carr as the secretary, and the other
members of the class were Jose
phine Smith, Vernettia Johnson,
Verna Siebenforcher Goldie Free
man, June Carr. Betty Tubbs. Pat
Bartlett, and Geraldine Pearson.
The girls got themselves into diff
ficult situation. and the scene ended
with all save one member tainted
dead away on the floor.
Greatly enjoyed was the song. by
Betty Russell which followed the
first aid scene-"This is Worth
Fighting For" The popular words
were sung on the first chorus and
on the second chorus, Betty sub
stituted words of her own compos-
ing, applying directly to this To-
cality.
Harold Gatzke was the cause Of
some amusement when he raced
breathless onto the stage, supposed
ly refugee from the Womens first
aid group After disentangling him
self and his cornet from the band
ages the ladies had so generously
applied, he played cornet solo,
THE Marine Hymn
Teddy Peterson presented vocal
T ,rsl, 10 ia
Again Following was scene in
which the announcer paused brief
" to speak Of the efforts of the
Troy students in the recent nation
wide scrap drive. Pat Bartlett and
Marjorie Carr, both actual casual
ties of the efforts of T. Fl s.. walked
slowly across the stage wearing
bandages for the injuries they sus-
tanned, Pat Savage, the other cas-
ualty. was unable to attend because
of his broken leg, received in the
scrap drive work.
Another vocal solo, this time pre-
sented by Elvira Bauer, was greatly
enjoyed Elvira sang, Little Bo-
Peep Has Lost Her Jeep'
Anita Sagen played the role Of .
tough little boy who strutted onto
the stage unlimited to venture his
opinions on several matters.
Pat Bartlett and her glockenspiel
Cynthia, took the spotlight for {
chorus Of White Christmas &C.
companied by the girls quartet, If
a humming background.
The scene, which represented
soldiers from various camp enter
tainments parading their costumes
won laughter from the entire audi
ence. Walt Mason represented bal
let dancer in a dainty ballet dres'
of pink and white. The Duchess, ;
slap-happy old woman in an enor-
nous hat and dress with bus
tie, was played by Martin Farris
alias "Phonogranh' Bailey. Boil
Grippe strolled onto the stage as ;
captivating bathing-beauty, attirec
in striped bathing suit and beach
towel.
The entire cast took part in TIL,
finale, which featured first a salute
to the men ia the Al r. THE Arm.
Air Corps Song This was followed
by salute to the men who are paw
ing the highway to victory on tn
ground, "The Caissons Go Rolling
Along" anchors Aweigh" wa