Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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XVho'd-a-thought-it? Faye Smith's name was put in the head lights at Indianapolis last Friday night. Has that girl reformed. You're askin' me? Of course she realizes this is a small start, but just wait. It can't be long till her name will be in Holly- wood, Broadway, Paris, and as a matter of fact all over the world-Now talk about wanting your old toaster fixed just call on John Hewitt. He's in the moneyg president of the Northern Power Plant and can he ever use his knowledge? He can make a toaster out of two pieces of wire and attach it to the range without electricity and really toast toast.-As for Mary Lib Bennett, she really slays 'em with that infant English of hers. Peggy Hopkins Joyce Cetc.l is out of the run- ning. She's our Apollo on rainy days.- The famous comedians of our crowd turned out to be Herman Koons, Paul Hacker, and Conrad Asher. They're the modern Marx Brothers. -- Having dis- carded all men because she was once dis- appointed in love, Elizabeth Brady is now typing champion of the world.-Marguer- ite Robinson, engaged to Mr. Hicks, is one word behind.--MMmmmm Alice W'hite can ,sure take a six month's vaca- tion twice a year if she chooses now that Inez Martindale has crashed the gates of Hollywood. She's got it all over Alice White-and is she sore. Alice I mean.- Bayer Aspirin is in the money now, with Bob Dale as their sportsman. I-Ie's not so dumb. He gives 'em all a pain and brings in the profit.-Hubert McKee has taken the responsibility of taking care of Inez Martindale's financial affairs and has thus far kept her out of matrimony.- Lean toward Ilene, says Melvin Forbes. I guess he's got his future all wrapped in her.-Kathleen Wiley, elected sheriff in Oregon, having run a gang of despera- does out of their homes, is still in the run- ning. Is she good? You're askin me?- Mabel Reynolds has added Canary to her title. She says he's a Jewel. We thought she'd be an old maid, but I guess gentle- men prefer blondes.-Since Bill Griffin tells most everything he knows, they have said he made a very good reporter. It isn't often that this practice pays.-It seems as if Margaret Hamilton's prayers were an- swered. She's a private secretary and en- gaged to the boss.-Memories of old In- dian Creek still linger with Beulah Davis. Anyway she swam the English Channel. Maybeshe got her inspiration from John Doe on the other side or -was he an added attraction?-An occasional cry of Pea- nuts can be heard on the streets of 3 lit- tle town in Illinois. Yes, it'5 Gene Coffin. -At last Bob Keller, having picked Marie Bothwell as a siiitable wife has settled down, and has won the position of Sheriff of Morgan County.-Don't be surprised if you hear of a furniture fac- tory P0PPlHg up here and there. Miles Hull 'is the new proprietor of the W'alnut Furniture Co. and is meeting up with a Hull .lot of profit.-Bob Gardner is sure bflngmg in the silver with that golden voice of his. N. B. C. has added him to their list as assets.-4Cab Calloway is sure getting a run for his money. Hels a back number now that Eugene Fowler has an orchestra. He makes Cab look like a wllted lily.-Brainy, brainier, or brain- iest. There is no comparison, for Eunice Hodges was the brainiest and was re- Warded with a position in old M. H. S.- A chain of grocery stores has sprung into existence and jack Johnston is each and every link.-The result of being a beauty Operator says Isabelle Baugh, is fallen arches and disjointed forelingers.-Won- der how Martinsville fans are taking Kenny Watson? Bloomington has real- ized the fulfillment of their hopes. They all love Kenny and we don't blame them a bit.-Ruby Caldwell never did like Shorthand, S0 Sh6'S gone domestic and settled down with that man of hers.- Martha Devore should be glad she's still ahve from the way that brother of hers controlled that 'fchivey when he brought her to M. H. S.-Eugene Schoolcraft has EDUC reporter. He's chief newspaper man for the Indianapolis Star. He'd take 3 snapshot around the corner if necessary. -VV'ell's about enough of this gossip. You know I never was that type. Ha! Ha! Yours till gossip runs out, Bessie. P. S. A humming bird just flew up on my window sill. It's telling me to learn to croon . I'm glad you're where you've al- ways longed to be but thanks, Payt, I already have my heart's desire . B. M.

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lywood sheiks swept her off her feet. I heard they were married. Mum's the word.- I'm in the money, says Bob Richardson, having taken over his dad's position as manager of the Capital Loan Co., and can he tickle the ivories? just another Little jack Little.-Two girls from M. H. S. are controlling the inside jobs. Martha Tackitt and Jeanadelle Rus- sell are two expert interior decorators.- Ralph Savage and Primo Carnera are scheduled for a wrestling match. Carnera might just as well go home, for Ralph is going to run things a little while.-Mary Margaret Schoonover is a big success and nationally known. She is vice-president of the 4-H Club.--Darney Scott, owns and operates a novelty shop. Little pink ele- phants are his specialty.-Leonard Shaw, Garnet Williams, and Eugene Swope are truly traveling salesmen. See them all to- gether, they make a dizzy bunch.-If we have another war, we're sure looking up to John Smyth as our'deevine rescuer. Uncle Sam is leaning on John as designer and commander of our fleet of warships. -Since his episode with Eleanor Lloyd, Randy Sprunger has no use for the wom- en. He's getting serious with his saxo- phone.-Hazel Durham has proved her- self to be an efficient librarian. Life is just another story for her. Believe me we've got her booked to climb high in the ranks of success.-The New York Yankees got a break when Stephen Fleener came along. VVhen it comes to baseball, he's really got the cur-r-ves.- The boss of the band at M. ,H. S., now is Chester, Secrest, and Irvin McFarland composes the music.-Do you know who won the contest as typical American young man? Allen Mills. I just think he's grand. No one could fill that place any better. We're certainly proud ofhhim and so is Dorothy.-Surrelda Jones is an A number one interpreter of foreign lan- guages. Remember what a shark she al- ways was in Latin ?-Drue Goss is in this electrical business and is he ever giving Raymond Collier a race? Ohoooooo these boys! , A whole carload of hugs and kisses and a ton o' love, Payt. P. S. What is Ruth Watson's name now? I know she is living in Bloomington but I can't think of her name.--P Dear Payt: Thought you had really gone hermit, but since receiving your letter, guess I'll have to change my mind. Say, hay, talk' ing of that class of '34, some class it was. just leafing through the paper and found the low down on some of them. ' Josephine Bales has bought a bicycle business and made Luther Grey, that ht- tle boy who used to take her for rides up and down Lincoln Street, chief demon- strator. Now that is something.-Shirley Ratclitf is big shot vegetarian, and owns a truck .farm out west.-Twanette Mc- Daniel is the head of the orphan's home at Knightstowng she certainly is happy among her many children, and she won't let a gentleman have a chance to break into her private life.-Oh, yes, Genevieve Baker is over in Ohio now, Dayton, I think. She runs a jewelry shop and spe- cializes in formal earings. They were her one big weakness besides Chad.-I heard that Shortridge has won three state tour- neys. Dan VVooden is the big coach up there. just following family tradition. Maybe you think he doesn't have stihf competition though. Windy Phillips has the reins down at old M. H. S. As yet neither Dan or Windy is married. What's say? Wise Guys? Sure l-Since Chuck broke her heart poor Lib Moore is re- gusted. She's waiting for her dark'n handsome to come along while running a 5 Sz l0c store. just a million dollar baby I calls it.-I think it is all together fitting and proper that we should contribute an artist, so Basil Johnsoniahas taken it upon himself. He must be af cartoonist a la knockout, for he made the great stoneface giggle.-Marjorie Long is secretly en- gaged, but everybody seems to know it. They all say love is blind, but we've been looking into this.-That old Maxwell line is still at work. Marvin is an old bache- lor. He pulled himself down a bankroll in the realsilk hosiery business. All the girls are crazy about him. He's sooooooo hand- some.-The mama of M. H. S., Dot Fes- ler, has launched for herself a career as an actress. 'She really babies them. Even VV'ill Rogers was known to recall the hand of femininity which rocked his cra- dle by hermotherly impersonations. It seems she is a great success as an actress. -Wanza Savage didn't stay Savage very long, because Loran McKinley, that big long time he man, came .along and tamed her.-And now for a grand surprise.

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Last Will and Testament I NVe, the seniors of Martinsville High School in 1934, of Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana, being of sound mind and disposing memory, hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time made and hereby disposing of all our property, both real. and personal: of whatsoever character and wheresoever situated, at our gradua- tion, and as follows: ArticleI To everyone: The talent of the senioi class. Article II To the Senior High: Brighter days and more prosperity. Article III To the Junior High: Many more happy school days. Article IV To the faculty: More sympathy toward tired students. Article V To Mr. Ennis: No more zero weather. To Mrs. Ennis: To remain in M. H. S. for many years. To Mrs. Bothwell: To be always the same' efficient help. Article VI To Mr, Curtis: A new rubber hose. To Mr. Mahan: To be the same in our school forever. To Miss Reames: A blue knitted dress. Article VII To Mr. Hochstetler: Better hair tonics. To Mr. VVilliams: Always the same old smile. To Mrs. Boldrey: More opportunities to prove her dramatic ability. To Miss Hart: To be sponsor of more Musicae Latinae. To Miss Rose: More college classes. To Mr. Colvin: Always to have 4'Patrick,' and the radio. To Mr. Calvin: Ah, bugs! To Mrs. Kelso: A new car. To Miss Ossenberg: An outdoor room. To Miss Howell: Many years as a mem- ber of M. H. S. faculty. To Mr. Smith: Less trouble with basket- ball boys. To Mr. Gemmecke: To be a sponsor of many more senior classes. 29 To Mr. Potter: Future basketball heroes. To Mrs. Hochstetler: Always to have her sweet disposition. To Mr. Scheidler: Better historians. To Mr. Spaulding: More accomplished musicians. To Miss Kivett: A chance to debate. To Miss Townsend: More knitting need- les. To Miss Miles: Smaller art classes. To Mr. XYadsworth: A pleasant smile. To Mrs. lYhitaker: A longer walk to school. r To Miss Gray: An alarm clock. To Miss Stevens: Labels for the many keys. To Mr. Dorsett: A lasso to keep his car tied. To Miss Dorsett: Better organized Stu- dent Councils. To Mr. Moore: More curling irons. To Mr. Gantz: No more misfortunes with his specs'l. To Mrs. Prewitt: A special seat in her car for Ming Senior Class Will Abrell, Forest--My wisecracks to Marvin Hine. Asher, Conrad-One of my Hi-Y pins to an eighth grade girl. Bailey, Harrison-My ducky hair to . Pauly Neal. Baker, Genevieve-My one minute run before the bell to Tom Dillon. Bales, Josephine-My desire to become a teacher to Merrill Pearcy. Baugh, Isabelle-My quiet disposition to Marguerite Martin. Bennett, Mary E.-My desire for blonds to Ileen Lightner. Bothwell, Marie-My interest in the sher- iff's sons to no one. Bothwell, Mildred-My happiness with a steady lover to Lucille Quakenbush. Brady, Elizabeth-My selection of essays to Miss Stevens. Brown, Carl-Some of my height to jimmy Huff. Caldwell, Ruby-My red hair to its ad- mirer, Way'ne Kivett. Carmichael, Geneva-Nothing to nobody. I'll just sit on the Moss and dream.