East Grand Rapids High School - Interlochen Yearbook (East Grand Rapids, MI)

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their valor, more than to any other single cause, that the Armistice had finally been signed in 194-5. The Three Musketeers, by the way, had always modestly ascribed their success to the fact that their planes had been designed by that genius of aeronautical construction, Ernest Malkewitz. As the play was resumed, Gerry Potter, who had taken the place of Edgar Guest in the 1950's, recited some of his own poetry. Few had suspected Gerry of poetic leanings, but I knew he was des- tined to be either an author or a violinist because of his hair. Secondly we were confronted by a group of successful businessmen. Among them was Bob Boyer, who had started life as a part-time insurance salesman and had risen to the presidency of a great company. Next in line was Chuck Loper, editor of the New York Daily Timesf' He was known and respected as an able formulator of public opinion. ,lim Smith, the multi-millionaire, was also in the group, having gained a monopoly of the automobile business, he sold more cars than Henry Ford. Dean Spalding, known as one of the cleverest stock operators on Wall Street, was among those present, as was Bill Webb, who lived on a large farm in Ohio and sold prize vegetables and stock. His estate was said to be one of the most beautiful in the country, having been designed by Tom Warren, who was at the top of the landscape gardening profession. The famous Betty Van Antwerp next made her appearance. She was famous because she had become a welder, and was one of the best in the business. She was so good that a song, Betty, the Blowtorch Gal had been written about her. The song ousted 4'Rosie, the Riveter from the Hit Parade List in two days. The third attraction was greeted with riotous applause. Bud Powers had become a forester, and in the memorable summer of 1947 had vanquished almost single-handedly a gigantic forest fire which had threatened to engulf the entire state of Michigan. Next the audience was entertained by a short lecture from Bill Haynes, the noted traveler and explorer. One of the most romantic figures of the age, Bill was to the fifties what Richard Hali- burton had been to the thirties. Further entertainment was afforded by Bob Paley, who had risen to fame and fortune by teach- ing his own system of muscular development. He was at the top of his profession, although he was rivalled by Bob Healy, who, even as a little boy had been inspired by the ambition to be 'fa big strong man like daddy. Louanne Johnson, head of a famous cosmetic house and a woman captain of industry, was next called to the attention of the audience, followed by Winnie Knape, chief buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks had more than trebled its turnover since Winnie had held that position. Charlene Golay, one of the most beloved figures in public life, made her appearance next. Chuckie had gone to Germany after the war to do recon- struction work and teach the ideals of democracy to the German people. Returning to the United States ten years later, she had met Frances Paquette, who had been doing brilliant work in the field of social service. They had established a settlement house in New York comparable to .lane Addams, Hull House, and both were justly revered for their great services to the American people. Edward Fritz, the mathematical genius who had discovered the hfth dimension, and Bruce Clark, whose work in the field of chemical research had been astounding the scientific world, then made brief appearances. The act was concluded by some thrilling stunts by Joan Poisson, who had become a professional roller skater. During the brief intermission, between the second and third acts, the manager came out on the stage and announced that Captain Finch had been saved and had now almost completely recovered. The announcement was greeted with thunderous cheers from the audience, although I heard some irrev- erent person near me mutter a'Tom was always like that.'7 The last act depicted a great state university in which several former East students were teachers. Doris Knol was the efficient and quietly erudite librarian, and Charlene Poisson was one of the professors in the College of Business and Public Administration. Marian Pray was a brilliant pro- fessor of college biology, advanced physics, and electronics, while Jinny Verhey utilized her tact and her ability to handle people as Dean of Vffomen. Bruce Veltman had become a teacher of organic chemistry, while he conducted brilliant chemical experiments outside of class hours. When the play was over, I found myself next to Admiral Jacob Markham. Admiral Markham, the hero of the South Pacific, had been to the Navy what General Cowdery had been to the Army dur- ing the war. HI read your last book, Gail, he remarked. MWC always thought you'd turn out to be a writerln . 4--X of MMM: if ?3 i Merc 'Q F Nuff IT v I ' X tc . JD!

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