Adams High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Adams, NY)

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CLASS PROPHECY The other night while dressing for the Fancy Dress Ball at the Barnes Corners Grange, I hap- pened to notice that the paper I was using to stop up the holes in my shoes was the society page torn from the Adams Whirlwind dating five years back. Sitting clown on the edge of my pine board bunk and pulling the ear tappers of my coonskin cap a little tighter to shut out the cold I glanced at the first few items and soon discovered I was so interested in reading about the lives of my former classmates at A. H. S. that I missed the dance completely! Here is what 1 read: Margy Brown returned to Gophers Gulch Tuesday on a vacation from her work at the St. Claire University of Vermont, which deals in the study of pre historic monsters. Miss Brown does not study at this university, however—they study her. “Radar Shelmidine. who left Lorraine for the “big city” to become rich and famous, returned home last week. Contrary to expectations. Miss Shelmidine’s name does not appear in “Who’s Who” as we had all hoped it might—however, her picture can be seen in What's I bis?” Over the radio came tragic news that Jackie Larkin of Bed Springs. Colorado accidently drank a quart of shellac early this morning. She had a terrible end. but what a beautiful finish! We heard that Bev Barrett. Woman President of the Backwoods Pul}) Company, is scheduled to speak in New York City next week. Apparently much anticipation precedes this event, as all the leading city papers carry the headline “Pulp Head to Speak Here Wednesday. Bob Hine. Undertaker and Specializer in Fancy Meats, returned to this village on Friday last from his recent trip through the Canary Islands. Mr. Hine called unexpectedly on his mother, and as a customary warm welcome she threw a little party—Bob was the little party. Friends and neighbors are rejoicing with Shirley Gleason of this village who has finally solved her three months unemployment problem. Last Wednesday Shirley saw a big headline in an Illinois paper, “Wanted for Murder in Chicago”—Miss Gleason is applying for the job. At the latest meeting of the Has Been Club” Florence Erickson delivered an excellent and interesting talk on her courageous ancestors who crossed the Western plains in crude covered wagons. Our only comment is. with her ancestors in them, the wagons had to be covered. We were pleased to note the wedding of two former classmates, Helen Murphy and Gary Morrow. Although we were unable to attend, we heard the blushing bride looked lovely in a double breasted raccoon coat and open-toed sneakers. An original note was added to the ceremony by Dick Peck of Cobville, who ran ahead of the happy couple in jaunty blood red tights singing 1 Wish I Were Single Aghi” and throwing cooked rice at the bridal party. During the recent Hood which swept Toad Hollow.” the home of Charlotte Larkin, our great local pianist and her parents, was carried away by the angry waters. Sometime during the danger pe- rion Mr. Larkin was swept downstairs on a four-poster bed—Charlotte, his daughter—always the great musician, accompanied him on the piano. Miss Shirley Denning gave a big Easter party at her home “Gravel Pit View” last Saturday night. One of the most interesting features of the entire evening was a scavenger hunt in which all the guests were required to go out and bring back the oldest,, most beaten up thing they could find. Miss Den- ning was brought back before anyone remembered she was the hostess. Adams is all a-bu z over the fact that Janet West is without her fur coat. It came as quite a sur- prize to us to learn that Miss West neither lost or carelessly misplaced her beautiful new coat—it seems it just caught distemper and died. Jack Shelmidine. garter salesman ot Worthville, retired—he had to because he died last week. His creditors were his pall bearers—they’d been carrying him all of his life so they figured they might as well finish the job. Barbara Hunt’s Uncle Zeke. renowned hog caller of Jump Off. Georgia, was sent to the local jail I hursdav for dynamiting the first three floors of Dupeheaders Dep't Store, causing a large drop in business. We are happy to know, though, that Uncle Zeke will not feel as lonely as he might under different circumstances—Miss Hunt has so many relatives in the same place that everytime she goes there for a visit it’s just like Old Home Week. Bill DcLawyer, former proprietor of the Dirty Shame Saloon, recently opened a barber shop in his present home ol Worthville. Me are all glad to hear this, as Bill can now finallv get a free haircut— it will probably be just as well, as his mother had to buy him back from the dog catchers three times last week. f in J

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CLASS WILL Ted Miller leaves his Gould's Membership card to Ray Roberts. Shirley Gleason leaves her title of “Back Ro ids Inspector to Elaine Robarge. Christina Minnick leaves her build to Carrie Roberts. Irene Fowler leaves her gay, carefree ways to Christine Allison. To Nellie Benjamin. Helen Murphy leaves her long date line. Margie Brown leaves her main medals and cups she has won in the study of history to Anna Nowak. Barbara Gillette leaves her position as cigarette girl at Stella's to Kay Moore: she’s over there most of the time anyway. Jackie I irkin leaves her freckles to Bob Fowler. To Hazel Remington: Helen Shehnidine’s athletic ability. Charlie Allen leaves his grace on the dance 11 or to Gordon Dobbin. Elaine McFadden leaves her feminine figure to Ann Demarse. Rich) Peck leaves his credit at the Barnes Corners Hotel to Bert Pitkin. To Alice Bezner we leave Charlotte Larkin's intense love of nature, in spite of all nature’s done to her. Beverly Barrett leaves her knowledge of bo; s to Norma Herman. Bob Mine leaves his curly hair to Perry Fowler. Jeanette Dexter leaves her sex appeal to Ethel Gregory. Loretta Williams leaves her skill at throwing gay. mad parties to Laura Thompson. Frank Tousley leaves his gentle disposition to Richard Chcever. Florence Erickson leaves her romantic inclinations to Ann Heinrich. Jack Shelmidine leaves his track ability to George Adams. Avis Pope bequeaths her lifetime subscription to the Farm Bureau magazine to Gilbert Hemsley. Ned Filhart leaves his outstanding knowledge of biolog) to Bob Miller. To David Bundy, we leave June Grove’s muscles. Bill DeLawyer leaves his luck at surviving Houseville dances to Tommy l.yng. Shirley Denning leaves her swing to Wilhelmina Reed: she’s got the back porch for it. Gary Morrow leaves his polar bear traps in Fast Rodman to Ray I.al.one. Barbara Hunt leaves her knowledge of the country roads near Belleville to Vivian Casler. Janet West leaves her handcuffs that she tries t catch Bill with to Miss Railway for any purpose she may need them for. John Porter leaves his knowledge of traflic r iles to William Lyng. Ruth Robarge leaves her Watertown Ijov friends to Cynthia Nuspligar. Ed Gooding leaves his ability to play ping-po lg to Hollis Shelmidine. Bruce McCarthy leaves his harem to Ed. Hine. To Arlene Roberts, we leave Margaret Priest's sense of humor. To Bunnv Baker, we leave Jack Roberts luc at patching up quarrels. [ 9 ]

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CLASS PROPHECY Charles Allen left Friday for a conference in the Sraithville Fire Department. His main duty while there will be to sing the Fire Department’s theme song. “Keep the Home Fires Burning.' Adams is currently very excited about Elaine MacFaclden’s new beau. Hiram I psteader of Barnes Corners. R. F. 1). It seems they met last May in a revolving door and have been going around together ever since. June Groves is the new proprietor of a Chines? Restaurant that opened last week Monday in the business section of Lorraine. Having never been there to dine, we are unable to judge the quality of the food, but we hear from a very good source that it’s the only place in town where the Hies go to commit suicide. Jack Roberts returned Wednesday with his bride the former Geraldine Clapsaddle of Hog Mt., Arkansas. Everyone here has exclaimed over her rare beauty, and we quite agree with her husband that her eyes are twice as lovely as Lana Turner's—they should be, she’s got 4 of them. Miss Margaret Priest. Worthville's favorite diughtcr, attended the gala opening of the Snodgrass Undertaking Parlors in Diamond on Tuesday last. At home now. Margie plans to leave for Burning Mattress next Tuesday morning to visit her Uncle Willie. Burning Mattress, long noted for its breath- taking beauts and historic landmarks, is located just above Hot Springs. Sympathy to friends and relatives of the great deep sea diver, John Porter. Death came about in a most unfortunate way—he tipped his hat to a mermaid. Barbara Gillette caused a great deal of excitement early yesterday morning when she drove into town blowing the new siren on her 29 Chevie. Rices force, thinking it was factory whistle, nearly broke their necks jumping out of bed and rushing to work. 2 hours ahead of time for the first time in 6 years. Ned Filhart. famous orator and bull shooter of this vicinity, is scheduled to speak at the formal dinner party given by Mrs. Van Tooty next Week Thursday. Mr. Filhart is unfortunately not sure whether or not he will look good in tails. However we can t see why not—his ancestors did. Honevville was all agog this morning by news that Bruce McCarthy has received a bronze placque from the local unemployment agency for perfect attendance over a period of eight years. Congratu- lations Bruce! Mr. Gerald Petrie of Burrville is rumored planning a coming out party for his wife, the former Jeanette Dexter of Adams. Plans for the party got under way after Warden Ed Gooding announced last week that Mrs. Petrie would be coming out the 23rd. Avis Pope, chief water carrier for the Smithville Fire Department, (forgive me. Avis) told the children’s story at the local library on Thursday last. The story entitled “Santa Claus Comes impressed all the children with the moral that the better they behave themselves all year the more presents will fill their stockings at Christmastime. Our only comment is, if this moral happens to be true Moss Pope will be lucky if she gets her socks back. Our last item! In the evening of April 20th, b. fore a large crowd of curious spectators. Miss Loretta Fern Williams became the bride of Franklyn Touslley in a beautiful ceremony performed by Rev. fed Miller of Tylerville. Flic 18 year old bride was breath taking in a seal skin suit with matching high heeled tennis shoes and carried a large bouquet of burdocks held together with old rusty thicken wire. Directly following the service a large reception was held at Mrs. Tousley's former home on Park St. for 6 hungry guests. Entertainment for the event was furnished by Irene Fowler who gave a piano solo ac- companied by Christina Minnick on the jews harp, and Ruth Robarge who delighted all with a rendition of the “Indian Love Call” with a piece of tissue paper and a comb. Following the reception the happy couple left on a wedding trip to Gill Park, 3 miles north of Adams. On their return. Mr. and Mrs. Tousley plan to operate a sugar plantation in Cobville and raise cane. Laying clown the paper and wiping a tear from my bloodshot eyes, I sadly reflected on all the good times I had missed with my former friends. As I blew out the candle and crawled into bed. I had only one cheerful thought to console me before 1 finally fell asleep—the annual class picnic at the Jef- ferson Count Reform School next month—I hope they all come! ! I II I