Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Senior Class Prophecy Great success has been bestowed upon the members of the Senior Class of ’49. They have proved themselves to be worthy citizens. Many years have passed since that sad night when they, bursting with both pride and sorrow, received their diplomas. Through the knowledge gained at dear old Churchland, they have chosen the right paths in life. Now, you have only to glance at a newspaper and read of these outstanding people, so prominent have they become — even their sponsor, Miss Fredrika Butt, is a famous woman columnist on the New York Times! While thumbing through her paper recently, I read an article concerning the fine deeds ot Dickie Bruckse and Jimmie Baucom, who hold very high positions in the U. S. Army. Serving our country in the Navy are David Lewis and James Willis, with rank of Lt. Commander. If you happen to be interested in sports, then you can turn, as I did, to the sports page and find something on this order: “Peggy Cooper was recently voted most valuable player for the All-American Red Heads.” Also on the sports page you might read something ot the expert managing of the “Red Heads” by Peggy Pruitt. Holding down a guard position for them is that blonde bombshell, Verna Mills. Not so long ago an article caught my eye which contained the report that Jerry Harris and the former Carol Cartwright were vacationing at Miami Beach, after which Jerry will resume his coaching duties at the University of Kentucky. On the front page of today’s paper is a picture of Howard Sivils, Governor of our beloved state of Virginia. He attended the Inaugural Ball accompanied by his wife, the former Jo Anne McCurry. In the parade, on the day ot the inauguration, was Miss Joyce Fleshman, chosen to represent our state on account of her beauty. An account of Dickie Ehrhart’s celebration of the recent completion of the Churchland bridge also caught my attention. He celebrated with a weekend party at his home. His lovely wife, the former Jeanne Hagwood, served as hostess. Among the guests was that famous historian, Tommy Meads, who is now running in competition with Miss Massey. Jane Kay Askew, charming bubble dancer, pro- vided entertainment for the guests. Rebecca Vaughn and Eddie Rogers, star reporters for the New York Times, were covering the party. Also celebrating over the weekend were those prominent cosmetic manufacturers, Patsy Saunders and Arlene McDonald, who introduced their new face powder known as “Black-Face.” That well-known dare devil of the air, Joe Dowson, was their honored guest. Lois Griffin was there also, sporting her three diamonds. Escorting her was Hollywood’s most sought after bachelor, Wayne Foster. On the page devoted to the entertainment world, I read where Mary Ellen Keirn in now the featured singer at the Swan Club. Donald McCants has his own band in which Bob Hagwood plays a clarinet. They are known as “McCants’ Melody Maids.” Aha! Here’s the outcome of the voting cast by the world’s greatest model critics. They have chosen as America’s number one model of the year, Miss Barbara Oldfield. At another voting poll, Ann Fitch has been selected as Best-Dressed Woman of the Year. She has become one of the most prominent women of the social world. Gracious! Here’s a full page advertisement for Jack Beaver’s Bakery Shop, famous all over the U. S. for its delicious pastries. There are pictures of the