Russell High School - Revilonian Yearbook (Russell, KY)

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CLASS PROPHECY Well, well! Here we are at the palatial Hotel Biltmore, owned and operated by Bob Cunningham, a former classmate. lt cer- tainly was nice of him to let us have our first ten years' reunion here. Ten years! My, has it really been that long since we gradu- ated? Yes, it's 1956 now! . . . Say, look at those beautiful flowers donated especially for tonight by charming Mildred Brown. lt's ru- mored she plans to open chain stores in big cities. Bet her life is just a bed of roses! , . . Lis- ten to that dreamy music. Say, that bandlead- er looks familiar. Well, bless my soul. it's Bob Kimbrell! Music always was his dish .... Oh, how did our eyes escape this? Look at that dazzling beauty taking her position in front of the orchestra . . . what voice! lt's our own Ernestine Hoffman, now a coast-to- coast favorite .... Let's drift over this way and see what's so awfully interesting that even our distinguished and dignified lawyers, Gordon Rolfe, John Kouns, and Charles Newsome, can't resist. Now we see!!! lt's those captivating charms of our Loretta Gilliam. now a leading fashion model whose luscious curves and graceful gestures have made her one of America's No. l pin-ups. The crowd is gathering fast. Here comes laughing Gail Collins, the sports editor of a leading magazine. Remember Gail's interest in athletics? Here comes a trim little number. Why, it's Janice Marshall, with that smile still unchanged. She's a dietician at the hos- pital, and it's rumored a certain young intern has more than a professional interest in her. No wonder!! . . . Next we see happily mar- ried Imogene Perkins. the dark-eyed looker with the sweet smile. Imogene has a hand- some husband and two children, who are her pride and joy .... Here is an interesting looking young woman, and what a handsome escort. lt's our Glenna Wilson, who has the most fashionable beauty salon in the city. Her hair-do is proof of that .... Next we see George Osburne, a gallant fireman who has established quite a record for himself .... Approaching us now is a smiling young lady, Tony Basenback, sparkling eyes, and all. As you know, Tony is chief assistant to Clyde McLaughlin, that famous scientist who has gained his fame through atomic research. With their dynamic ability to burn, they surely could set the world on fire in a big way .... We learned that cute Virginia Donehoo is now connected with the local bank. She not only handles money, but her pay envelopes are not on the flabby side .... Beulah Darby is private secretary to the presi- dent of the local telephone company. We always knew that cheery ring to her voice would get her places! . . . Here's a sweet young woman, the former Mary E. Carpen- ter. She is the happy bride of Donald Miller, the local president of the Junior Chamber of 24- Commerce .... The versatile young lady with the press identification is none other than Betty Rowland. She is a favorite cor- respondent of The Daily Chronicle, of which our own Jr. Cyrus is editor .... A dignified group of young women catch our eye, and we are almost certain they are school teachers. They are Anna Smith, Jenny Wallace, Bettye Williams, and Alma Massie. Such an array of beauty, plus grace and poise and personality, is rarely seen in members of the realm of learning .,.. My, what a stern businesslike appearance this man has. Let's get closer: perhaps we can recognize him. Why it's Homer Adkins. He owns and operates the city's nicest funeral home. Good business. Never a slack season .... Here is Maxine Gambill, who has attained fame as a swim- mer. She finished first in the National Wom- en's Contest and now holds the title of fastest swimmer in America .... The robust young gentleman with the strong hands is our own Danny LeRoy, who is chief mechanic at his own garage-nice chap. We hear he married that cute little Christyna Fosson, and they now have two little grease-monkeys of their own .... Delightful Patty Riley catches our eye next. Pat owns those exclusive apart- ments that everyone is clamoring for .... There's our Virginia Ferguson and Olive Young-sweet as ever. Being housewives certainly must be fun for them, as they still retain that schoolgirl charm .... Those unique paintings on the wall are the handi- work of Ruthe Millis, a famous artist .... Here comes that glamour boy, Glenn Mens- house, still the romeo type. That slick chick with him is Ethylene Stultz, a little beauty from school days .... Frances Kouns is sure enough walking on air. She is air hostess for Transcontinental Airlines, and it's rumored that Jim Sparks, a certain pilot, is doing tail- spins for her .... Hanna Gilley's restaurant has drawn many a hungry couple within its portals. Her generous helpings of such dainty delicacies has sent business booming in a big way .... We just bumped into a blonde, Betty Renfroe, the gal who knows more about us than we know ourselves. Yes, Betty is very actively engaged in the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Washington, D.C. She surely has all the low-down about the higher- ups. . . . Short, dark, and dimpled-that's our own Wanda Lee Noe. She's really a pic- ture in her nurse's uniform, with her con- trasting dark hair. No wonder her patients don't want to get well .... Have you ever visited that hat shop of Betty Jean Haney's? Her New York and Paris creations would put Hedda Hopper's collection to shame .... Could that smiling young woman coming this way be Phyllis Brown? Yes, and have you heard she's the town's only woman doc- tor? , . , Now we see attractive Lois Miller, The 1946 Revilonian

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CLASS PROPHECY Cilontinuedj who is the National Women's Tennis champ. It's easy to understand where she got that beautiful tan .... Bertha Justice is that kind- hearted lady who keeps other people's unruly children-yes, she operates one of the town's nicest kindergartens .... Approaching us now is Ruth Fosson, the vivacious gal with the nice personality who is employed by a famous architect .... Here comes rosy, dimpled Helen Short, now a dean of women at city high school. She is working wonders with the bobby-sox crowd and, with her unspoiled personality, we can understand why .... The orchestra has swung into a fast number -wonder what? Oh, it's those dancing Mullins twins-Ruth and Doris. What trim Hgures, and such graceful maneuvering .... Over this way we see a nice young married couple. lt's the former Bernice Johnson and Joe Porter. As you know, they own and operate the city's largest skating rink. Life is just one big whirl! . . . The hawk-eyed gentleman in the dark suit is Bill Vallance, the town's foremost detective. He can crack any case .... Here's a nice couple. It's the former Doris Scott and Everett Pennington. They are happily married, and have two little girls and an Everett Jr .... Wow! Get a load of this! It's Gene Franz, the heavy- weight boxer. He's put more men to sleep than the sandman .... Next, our eyes drift to a dashing young romeo, Francis Byrnes. As usual, he's surrounded by a chorus of beauties .... To 'ASleepy life is three things: wine, women, and song! . . . Delores Lowe surely looks stunning in that outfit. As we remember, she was always neat and sweet. She's a happily married housewife and mother now .... The dark-haired young woman near the window is Polly Putnam, the gym teacher of State University. You remember Polly's versatility, don't you? . . . Sweet Mary Crawford creates quite an excitement with her chic outfit. direct from Paris. Mary travels extensively, as her husband is an In- ternational Correspondent .... Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shelton just arrived. She is the former Frances Slusher, you remember. Bill is Super- intendent of the city power company. He always was a live wire, anyhow ..,. We see friendly Freda Callihan, smiling just as in days of old. Freda is a happily married Woman, with a beautiful home and a talented child .... Witty Alma Amis creeps into our view now. She's grown more mature but still retains that youthful charm that makes her such a success as a photographers assistant. . . . Here's our famous Bill Duff, announcer at the local radio station. His voice is recog- nized by millions .... Zelmia Barker looks on interestedly at the crowd of old class- mates. Zelma has distinguished herself in the field of dramatics .... Here comes dynamic Mildred Clarke, and the very picture of health. Millie lives on a luxurious dairy farm The 1946 Revilonian with her jovial husband and children .... Wonder what the excitement is over this way? Umm, now I see. It's that out-of-this-world dress Orilla Fraley is wearing. She designed it herself for, as you probably know, Orilla has her own exclusive shop where her own creations are sought after--by the town's elite, of course .... The smooth little num- ber over this way is Opal Cole. She owns the popular little confectionery shop where all the young crowd hangs out .... There can be no mistake about Ileen Harris, private sec- retary to Freddie Stultz, who owns Stultz's Construction Company. His motto is: We build 'em to stay built! . . . Ella Mae Dean sweeps by with an air of dignity and impor- tance. No wonder-Ella has an important secretarial position in the oflices of the F.B.I. She's delinitely in the arms of the law! . . . Catherine LeCler and Ann Mallory are busily conversing-probably on matters concerning world affairs, as both girls married news com- mentators .... Patty McKenzie looks as young as ever, even if she is the mother of lovely twin daughters. Her husband cer- tainly looks proud of her, and justifiably so! . . . Phyllis Richards has the true grace and sweetness of a minister's wife. Her husband has brought comfort to the souls of many, and smiles to her face .... Helen Mullins owns quite a chain of classy restaurants and has become quite an expert in the business world. She isn't so bad in the personality department, either .... Katheryn Merritt flits about agilely Clj snapping photos for the local paper where she is star photographer, Katy is always first with the latest, as usual. . . . Juanita Dingus greets us cheerily as she swirls around among her classmates. Juanita is the nice receptionist at the offices of Dr. Dallas Gillum, the famous bone surgeon .... Looks as if we're going to have dinner now. But wait, there's Frances Bennet. I must say hello at least-but definitely! Frances is pro- gram director at a radio station in Cincin- nati .... At last we have found our place at the table. Did you ever see such a lovely arrangement? And such tasty food! Looks as if the speeches are in order now. Here's the iirst lady. Why it's Carolyn Price! She is president of the local woman's club. Quite a talker, too. Just goes to show you-brains can accompany beauty, too! . . . Gee, every- one seems to be having a good time. This reunion business was a wonderful idea. It's amazing to learn what takes place in one decade. But-sh-h-h-h-another speech, and oh, look who it is! It's Judy Fouts, rather, I should say, the Honorable Julius Fouts, as he is now Governor of our State .... Yes, we as the Class of 1946, have made quite a name for ourselves in this brief time. Just give us another few years and you'll see smoke as we onwardly blaze a trail of glory. By ORILLA FRALEY. 25