Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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WE PASS THROUGH THESE DOORS TO LITERARY SECTION Marcia Shilling gives a book review of the current best seller “Talent Tells” by Ruby Clark. In this book, about to come off the press, the authoress traces the careers of her graduating class of 1941 in Greenville, Michigan. In the 30 years which have elapsed since that date, she finds that an astonishingly high per cent have reached positions of responsibility and fame. The most important member of the class, of course, is the current president of the United States, Richard Ranney. The author found three other members of the class now in Washington. Phyllis Powerman as secretary to the president, and Ray Newman as Secretary of Agriculture, assisted by Richard Otterbacher. Many members of this class have “made good” in New York. These include the actress. Barbara Mall. Audrey Hdgcombe, the director of radio’s “Swing to Slim program, Marion Nielsen and Kathern I Iansen, who operate the “Chez Nous dress shop, and in Tin Pan Alley, the writer of song hits. Bob Curdy, and well known songstress. Beryl Brazee. Also in New York is Fred Wakefield, a violinist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. On her investigating trip Miss Clark visited the Idaho sheep ranch of Doris Meek, and encountered the Jensen Brothers’ Circus, where she also observed a classmate. Maxine Russell, running a refreshment stand. Continued on Page 47

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SENIORS RUTH ANDERSON As punctual its a star.” Glee Clul) 1. 2, 3. 4; Student Council 4; Thespian Club 4; Journalism 4. ARTHUR BRANDING Eager lo he admired for hi smart remarks. Hand 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; trclics-tra 1.2; Track 2, 3; Class Treasurer 4; Thespian Club. President 4; All-school play 3. 4: Varsity Club 3. 4. GEORGK BURDICK The world is full of women.' Glee Club 3; Coot ball 2. Class sheik. ARTHUR CHRISTENSEN To worry little, to study less, Is my idea of happiness. Glee Club 1; Football 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2; All-Conference football team 3, 4; High-Life stall; Basket ball I. 2. 3. 4; Golf 4; Varsity Club 2. 3. 4; Senior play. Best actor. Most popular boy. BOB CURDY I speak in a monstrous little toice. Glee Club I. BARBARA BALDWIN Quality, not quantity.” Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Tumbling 1, 2; Declamatit n 2; Debate 3; All-school play 3. 4; Thespian Club 4. PHYLLIS BOWERM N In Iter tinf:h person she is a social commotion. Declan ation 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Scx’et 2; Girls League. Secretary 2; Orchestia 1. 2; Band 1, 2. 3; Senior play; Operetta 4; Student Council, Secretary 4; Thespian Club 4. “Best girl dancer. MARTHA A. CARPENTER She has a nice sense of rumor Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Journalism 4. Class gossip. RUBY CLARK A milky way of freckles across the bridge of her nose Sextet 1; Glee Club I. 2, 3; High-Life stall. Most cheerful. MORINE CURTIS Everybody’s friend.” Class Secretary 2. 4. Glee Club 1, 2. I WITH BELSHAW Her spirits were going upstairs two steps at a time Declamation; Orchestra 2, 3; Debate 2, 3, 4. All-school play 3. 4; Alderman 3; Band 3. 4; Glee Club 4: Journalism 4; Thespian Club 4; High-Life staff—Editor; Eastern star essay contest. Most Popular Girl.” BERYL BRAZEE Success never needs an excuse. Girls' League scholarship award I; Sextet 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Valedictorian. ALYIR CHRISTENSEN Some folks tee can’t help liking. BENNIE CONRAD One of the victorious few. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. “Class athlete. BARBARA DIETRICH My true love has my heart and I have his. Glee Club 2. 3; Journalism 4. £8} This page sponsored by Hlanding Milk Company r i i i i i i i i