Portland High School - Tifoon Yearbook (Portland, IN)

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SENIORS Alice Joan Cooper Peden-Lucky Alice realized her ambition when she became Mrs. Harvey Peden dur- ing the second semester, after flashing her diamond ring for several months. She is employed in the local telephone oflice. Anna Belle Cromer-Popular blue-eyed Annie at- tended Y-Teens Camp last summer as one of the delegates from our school. Tickling the piano keys is her favorite hobby. Secretarial work holds her future interests. Mary Jane Delauter-Smiling Mary Jane is happiest when teasing someone. Another reason for her popularity is that she is such a smooth dancer. Her aim in life is to become either a professional dancer or a housewife. Forrest Ray Disher- Forky received recognition for his athletic abilities when he was named guard on the All-Regional Basketball Team. Gini Smiley occupies most of his spare time. Forky would like to become an officer in the U. S. Navy. Garnet Irene Disinger-Garnet moved to Portland last year, but left us after a half semester. Sharon Lee Elick-Cooking is Sharon's favorite pastime. He works now as an usher at the Hines Theatre and plans to attend the Refrigeration and Air Con- ditioning School in Chicago next year. John Wilson Ewry-John's top interest out of school is photography. He won a prize in the city wide essay contest sponsored last year by the Chamber of Commerce. He's friendly and gets a big kick out of everything. Floyd William Fields, Jr.-Good-natured Floyd used his talents drawing the cute circus performers in the Typhoon. When he isn't clerking at Kroger's, Ruphert can be seen driving his car around town. He has decided to become an aeronautical engineer. Clarence Frederick Franklin- Frankie's red hair won him a Freshman girl friend. When he isn't busy with Dan Cupid, he likes to tinker on cars. He aims to be a mechanic. Esther Mae Fry- Eck is one of those four proud Senior girls who earned their G.A.A. letter. Esther has other interests-horses, dogs, and rock collecting. She'd like to be someb0dy's wife in the future. Phyllis Trecia Gettinger- Phil's sparkling eyes and pleasant smile gain her many friends. She likes to skate when not busy working at Elliott's Drive Inn. She intends to go to school to become a beauty operator. Mary Evelyn Gibson-Lively Dimps lists bowling, skating, and dancing as her favorite out-of-school activities. She is now employed as a clerk at the Gross Market. He' .MP-ition is to become a house- wife. i A 'X ' 3

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SENICRS Marilyn Ann Ashton-Quiet and neat Marilyn likes to collect photographs. t'Ashcan aims to go to Earlham College to study secretarial work. Her spare time is spent as a clerk at Morris'. Bonnie Joan Bailey-Bonnie is one of our intelligent country lasses. She wants to be a private secretary, having filled that position for Rev. Walter Davis. Playing the guitar and singing are her favorite pastimes. Phyllis Jean Bailey- Phil's long brown hair is her pride and joy. She definitely dislikes mystery stories, but is an avid collector of snap shots. Her ambition is to join the parade of white collar workers. Ruby Marceil Bailey-Writing poetry is Marceilis hobby. After graduating she would like to live in Fort Wayne as Mrs. K. P. Robinette. Dancing and any sport with the exception of baseball hold Mark'sl' interest. Janet Jo Beard-Petite Jan is a model of neatness. Her interests lie in Dick Arnold and together they are saving their pennies for the future. Jan plans to attend DePauw University and her ambition is to be a success. James Lewis Boggs-Tall and bashful Lewie hates to get up in the morning and walk three-fourths of a mile to school. In the summer he works at the Lay Broom Company. His future lies in the U. S. Navy. Janeane Adell Bosworth-Janeane is the friend of everyone. On Thursday nights when she isn't work- ing at the Sweet Shoppe, she goes to Ridgeville to see a certain someone. With her fine scholastic record, she will make a splendid secretary. Barbara Jean Boyd-Full of pep, 'fBarb is always doing the unexpected. She is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing basketball. She was the first in our class to have a driver's license. Nursing is to be her profession. Ruth Alice Callahan- Ruthie's hobby is thinking up excuses for staying in town. She is going to Earlham and her pet expression is Re-ally? . Ruth likes bananas and can't stand corny jokes. Howard Edward Breymier-During the summer months, Slim works at the Ft. Recovery Stirrup Company, but his true interest is the farm as shown by his Vo-Ag activities. Hunting is his favorite pastime. Doyt Lee Cassel-Doyt came to P. H. S. his Senior year from Jefferson and soon fell into place. After grad- uating he plans to attend a music conservatory and make music his profession. Already he and his brothers have organized a dance band. Lillis Ann Coldren-When Lillis isn't working at home in the print shop, she can be found reading or working on her hobby-stamp collecting. With her experience on the Typhc 'taff as bookkeeper, she nfl fr' -- - alice.

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SENICRS Shirley Martina. Grady-We missed Martina's cheer- ful smile after mid-term. Her odd moments catch her playing records or taking snaps of the kids. Myrt plans to attend Dayton Nurses College. Dorothy Mae Habgood- Dot blows a sweet clarinet in our school band and also tickles the ivories. She moved here this year from Muncie, and soon became attached to a certain Senior. Being the daughter of the Methodist minister, she plans to attend DePauw. Clarence Harmon, Jr.-Happy-go-lucky Hominy likes the world in general. His hobby is collecting pictures. He plays nursemaid to local citizens' auto- mobiles, but his future as yet is undecided. Thurman G. I-lisey-Farming is to be Thurman's pro- fession. He can always be seen at the horse races in the summer but likes to tinker with cars any time. He works for the Motorettes Corporation by driving their little cars. Duane E. Horine-Little but mighty Horsey has been our student manager for four years. When Wallace doesn't keep him busy, he works for lmel Bros. Grocery. The Navy will have an addition after graduation. Ray Lewis Hudson-- Raymo returned to graduate with us after serving in the Army. During his high school career, he earned five major letters in foot- ball and basketball. Girls are attracted to Ray by his good looks. He'd like to play pro football. Vivian Lavaun Hummel-Short little Vivien can always be seen with her 6'3 basketball center. In her spare time, she plays the piano and takes snaps of the kids. Vivien wants to go to college to be- come a beauty operator. Dale Duane Hummer-A true lover of life, Dale is always in a cheery mood. When he isn't busy with some school activity, Dale enjoys dating Jeanne. His ambition is to be a hard working feller. Thomas Edward Hunt-Well-known Tom brings honor to our class with his famous magic performances. Helping has dad at the studio, Tom has decided to become a photographer after going to Wittenberg College in Springfield, Ohio. Beverly Jene I-Iutchens- Bev's outstanding talents are her drawing and acting. She and Bud have been going steady for several years. Next year she will be in a beauty college studying to become a beauty operator. Robert Lee Jackson-Good-looking Bob has brown eyes that would melt any gir1's heart. He acquires some extra pennies working at the Quality Furniture Store. He hopes to be an officer in the Naval Air Corps. Orval Dewayne Johnston-An out-of-doors man, Mort enjoys both hunting and fishing. Once in a while he attends a good movie. His experience on the farm should enable him to be a successful farmejp,