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The Graduating Class of 1954” Commencement The graduating exercises of the Hemlock Rural Agricultural School were held June 2, 1954, at 8:15 P. M. Thirty-nine Seniors were graduated on that occasion. The processional and recessional were played by Deanna Dorr. A vocal solo was given by Mrs. Richard Donaldson. Rev. Father McLaughlin gave the invocation and the benediction. Valedictory addresses were given by Donald Anaman and James Pretzer. The Salutatory ad- dress was given by Frank Rauchholz. The President of Alma College, Dr. John Stanley Harker, gave the address. Presentation of Diplomas was by Mr. Bernard H. McKenna, Superintendent, and Mr. Harry B. Donaldson, Principal. With their class motto, Within ourselves Our future lies , their class flower the red rose; and their colors, blue and white; these thirty-nine Seniors graduated. • Baccalaureate Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 30, 1954, at 8:00 P. M. Mrs. Almon Galloway played the processional and the recessional and accompanied the Methodist Choir in Hear My Prayer and Song of Peace . Rev. S. T. Bottrell conducted the Baccalaureate service. Class Night The Program presented June 1, 1954, by the Seniors was a mock class day when the new teacher takes over the class. Jim Pretzer has quite a time on his hands with his newly aquired position as teacher. Taming this group of students, (little devils), who would rather play then study turns out to be some job. In the end everything turns out ok and the students go home with their newly tamed teacher. Honored students, Donald Anaman, James Pretzer, and Frank Rauchholz were presented with pins at this time by Mr. Harry B. Donaldson, for their outstanding work. Mr. Harry B. Donaldson also presented Judy Rockwell with a scholarship to Michigan State College.
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“Well, GARY RICE, you sure haven’t got much to say. This country would be a gangster heaven if you ran the only detective agency. In all your ten years, I’ll bet you haven’t caught more than twenty criminals.” “Confidentially, haven’t caught any. I’m only Friday’s sidekick, what do you expect?” “Yes, I know. But, I’ve read in the ‘CHICAGO NEWS’ about what a great hero you are. Maybe that’s because FRANCES KOHLHOFF, the crime editor for that paper, does a little re- writing sometimes?” “Yes, she certainly does a good job. Talking about Chicago, did you know PATSY BROWN and SHIRLEY WENZEL are there, too? They're co-owners of a beauty shop down town. I think their mono is something like ‘Walk In Like An Old Hen, Walk Out Like A Slick Chick’. I guess just about every old hen in town has been there. “Yes, all our old friends are doing pretty well for themselves. Remember how JoANN VAN BOCXLAER was so active in 4-H work? Now she’s National 4-H Leader, and does nothing but sit behind a big desk and give orders. I guess DON SMITH is really up there too. His murder mysteries are the tops in the U. S. today. They’re even worse than “Horror Comics”. “I never read one, but they sound exciting I I saw JUDY ROCKWELL and DOROTHY KALTENBACH somewhere here today. I guess youknow they’re both in the Artie Shaw Orchestra. We’ll get a chance to see how good they are when they play later at the reception. “Yes, I knew they were in his band. Did you know that they played once at the Golden Glow, the old gang’s favorite hideout ? SHIRLEY SEIDEL, the owner, really has made it into a popular place for the whole state of Michigan. The night they were out there GLEN CHAPIN was the guest singer. He sure made himself famous by touring the country with the leading bands. All the teenagers in the country swoon when they hear him.” “I saw some more of our old friends today too. IRENE SAUVE finally got a day off to come. She is governess for the president’s children and hauls in the money. “And I saw ED HENRY, who just finished decorating the groom’s home. He is one of the best known interior decorators in the East. I heard he even decorated Lord George of Salisbury’s home in England. The last person I saw from home was ANN BALLINGASH. She’s a lieutenant in the WACS, and stationed at Fort Benny, Georgia. She said she is the General’s secretary. “Now, the wedding is about ready to begin, so we will take you to the chapel. There the bride and her attendants are waiting for the first strains of Lohengrin. The beautiful Dutchess of Berk- shire is dressed in white satin and carrying white orchids on her white Bible. “The groom’s attendants are coming out now. The first is JAMES PRETZER, an old friend of the groom and a mathematics professor at Yale University. Next is the best man, RICHARD WIETFELDT, another old friend, who is an insurance agent for Mutual of Omaha, in Nebraska. The minister has taken his position in front of the alter. He is the Reverend FRANK FREDERICK RAUCHHOLZ, of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Philadelphia. Before us now is the happy groom. In a few moments the knot will be tied, and the radiant couple will be--Mr. and Mrs. JAMES OLDENBURG!” “Sorry, but our time is running out. This is Walter Bronchitus signing off for this week. You have just witnessed headline news of May 17, 1970. Everything was as it will be then except: YOU WERE THERE
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