Asotin High School - Panthers Purr Yearbook (Asotin, WA)

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inquiry, I learned that Kenneth Olycar is the president of the large No Bobble Cedar Chest Company. Carl Grahm, an occasionally prosperous broker, is located in the “loop ’ in Chicago. Even in high school lie was usually “in the money.” July 10, 1950 And still I’m meeting old classmates. I had occasion to motor to Spokane today, and upon stopping at the Davenport, 1 was surprised to find Wallace Hodges the manager. He knows his hotel, but I never dreamed he would wander so far from the farm. July 12, 1950—On my return from Spokane, I stopped to say hello to W S. C. Imagine my pride when I discovered that Richard Montgomery is the head of the Physical Education Department. In recent years his football and basketball teams have won national renown. July 14, 1950 Back in Paris—I stopped in New York for a refreshing two-hour visit with Dr. Louis Madden, a psychiatrist at Columbia University. Louis has always maintained that “the proper study of mankind is man.” July 16, 1950—Our firm received a cable from sunny Miami this morning. Rodney Downen, one of Moridas biggest business men, has placed an order with us for a number of bathing suit designs. He is the proprietor of an exclusive shop for women, and he also maintains a flourishing winter resort. July 17, 1950 Pra La La Clare-Belle Wisdom is making an extended European tour with her Syncopators. I am fortunate, because she is scheduled for a season in Paris; we shall have many happy hours together. Clare-Belle has recently given up a position as trumpet soloist in the Boston Symphony. Love of adventure must hold its sway for a season. July 20, 1950 The press of business has become terrific; I must forgo my diary for a time. Sincerely Gertrude Ross Sixteen