Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

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We had heard of the wonderful reputation of this spot and accepted the invitation immediately. As we seated ourselves for supper we were delighted to recognize our hostess and owner to be Vendla Burns. Her wonderful Swedish dishes had earned acclaim all over the east coast. During the course of the supper, the lights were lowered and the spot light was focused upon the featured entertainers. They were called Bill's Be-Bops. We knew at once the director was Bill Loennig who had begun a similar group during our high school days. Later that night, as we snapped on our radios, an announcer shrieked Hear the last minute gossip session brought to you by Loretta Erickson, famous Hollywood columnist. We certainly got the low down on everybody. One of her latest bits of gossip was that the wonderful model. Carole Plog, was now employed as modeler of fur coats in Siberia. On the side she was babysitting for Russia's Premier. The next day, as we were buying our tickets for Miami, Florida, we were recognized by the ticket seller, who was Norma Linquist. she told us she was married and lived on Independence Avenue. One of our first visits in Miami was at their famous art gallery. We saw someone dusting the different pieces of art and thought he looked famil- iar. It was Richard Juracek and he told us he was starting from the bottom to learn the art business. He had been dusting for 13 years, but he was learn- ing and soon hoped for advancement. Butch told us to be sure to listen to Auntie Louise of the Children's Hour. She was our former classmate, Louise Nelson, and her story was, My Experience While Having a Nightmare. We decided to kill some time by going to the beach. A large billboard greeted us. On it was written, Attention all millionaires, Contact the friendly Newquist Burying Agency at once. He will bury you in the shifting, whispering sands and has year around service. We understood that the reason for the decrease in Miami's population was due to Doyle's great success in business. As we walked along the beach we spotted a tall familiar figure. It was none other than Dick Gustafson, who said he was doing quite well. In fact he had already applied for membership in the Siltin', Starin', and Rockin'Club for retired millionaires. Our trip was over, but it had given us the happy assurance that each of our classmates had fared well and starred in his own way. Well might the school that harbored the class of '56 be proud of the success of its graduates. COLORS - Purple and White LARSON MACHINE SHOP ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Blacksmithing and Welding Wausa, Nebraska SEHNERT'S BAKERY Walter Sehnert, Prop.