Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

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I, Anita Moon, do will and bequeath my trombone ability to Hod O’Hern. I, Donny Myers, do will and bequeath my “country style’’ walk to Marilyn Sor- rells. You’ll probably have to practice some. I, Merlin Nichols, do will and bequeath my inflammable temper to Martha Helen Davis. I. Barney O’Donnell, do will and bequeath my “careful driving” to Carl Ehresman, with the understanding that he always have good brakes. I, Roberta Powell, do will and bequeath my “dainty” feet to Janene Allison, but hope her’s never get quite as large as mine. I, Glenn Reed, do will and bequeath my freckles and red hair to Bob Hook, with the hope that he is NEVER called “carrot-top.” I, Alberta Reihm, do will and bequeath my ability to talk longer than anyone else to Donald Timmerman so he can use it for the history debate next year. I, Bill Sailer, do will and bequeath my freshmen girls to Arnold Rossell. I, Skip Smick, do will and bequeath my love for cheerleading to Blanche Young. I, Dick Suter, do will and bequeath my arguing ability to Jim Hendel. I, John Wall, do will and bequeath my incorrect physics problems to Jackie Luper. I, Shirley Woltzen, do will and bequeath my Peoria “friends” to Norma Jones. I. Eddie Warren, do will and bequeath my liking for farming to Tom Williamson. I, Margie Whisler, do will and bequeath my famous giggle to Carol Lee. You’re too quiet, Carol! I, Dale Williams, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Caroline Allen. I, Lyle Wright, do will and bequeath my “A’s” to Irvin Nelson. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: We, the class of 1948 afix our seal this 26th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1948. Signed. THE SENIOR CLASS. WITNESSED BY: Betty Hite Skip Smick Carl Bovard Merlin Nichols (Chairman).

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1948 A. D., being in a satisfactory state of mind and manners do hereby sign, publish, and bequeath the following possessions to the under- classmen: FIRST: We, as a class, bequeath our problems to the sophomores provided they use them as we did. SECOND: We bequeath our conduct to the juniors as they need it badly. In addition, we bequeath the following to individuals: I, Eud Alden, do will and bequeath my wolfish techniques to Leroy Adolphson with the hope that he uses it to better advantages than I did, if he thinks he can!!!!! I, Wanda Arnold, do will and bequeath my riding ability to Billy Anderson with the understanding that HE tames HIS horses. I, Bob Babbitt, do will and bequeath my “wise” answers in history class to Joan Reuter with the understanding that she won’t day-dream as much as I did. I, Duane Black, do will and bequeath my car to Eugene Blount so HE can take some adventurous rides as he has always wanted to do. I, Carl Bovard, do will and bequeath my Latin knowledge to Paul McVay. I, Patty Butler, do will and bequeath my habit of being late to class to Marlene Mitchell with the mutual understanding that she makes her classes faster than I did. I, Charles Cannon, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Wayne Hampton. ’Nuf said!!!!! I. Ray Carrico, do will and bequeath my “ambitious attitude” to Dave Luper. I, Cedric Dowell, do will and bequeath my ways with the girls to Bob Baker. I, Deloris Eaton, do will and bequeath my shorthand books to Roy Woods, hoping he makes good use of them. I, Adeline Ethington, do will and bequeath my drum major cap to Jerry Hatch. I. Pauline Fullerton, do will and bequeath my leadership ability to anyone who can use it. I, Gene Ginther, do will and bequeath my ability to throw the discus to Bill Bivens and hope he has as much success as I’ve had. I, Virginia Hampton, do will and bequeath my ways with the college boys to Verna Bovard and I hope you have as much luck as I’ve had. I. Betty Hite, do will and bequeath my well-cared-for hair to Fern Duncan. I, Elmer Howard do will and bequeath my ability for skipping school and hunt- ing to Kenny Alden with the hope that he gets bigger game than I did. I, Ray Lock, do will and bequeath my Sophomore “girls” to the oncoming senior boys with the hope that they have as much fun as I’ve had. I, Harold McClure, do will and bequeath my naps in Mrs. Davis’ study halls to Ernie Rapp with the sincere wish that he gets by with them as well as I did. I, Mary Ellen McVay, do will and bequeath my musical abilities to Clarice Wat- son. Make good use of it Clarice!!

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It is May in the year 1968. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Alden are spending a quiet evening in their home in Avon, Illinois. Eud is now a retired business man, having retired at the age of 18. Mrs. Alden is, of course, the former Lois Smick. The Aldens have been blessed with ten children. Bud turns on the television set and dials to a program that is having its opening tonight. We hear the announcer speaking-------------- “Ladies and gentlemen, this program is to tell you what has happened to the Senior class of 1948. Anita Moon and Donny Myers furnish their own musical arrangements for this program. (Music) The scene first goes to Washington, D. C., where Senator Richard (“Greenbush, That Is,”) Suter is filibustering on the vital issue “Cornless Corn Cob Pipes for Farmers,” he is being prompted by his “right hand” secretary, Deloris Eaton. In the gallery, hanging on to his every word, we find those four respected farmers, repre- senting the Avon community, the Misters Bill Sailer, Edwin Warren, Glenn Reed, and Duane Black. These men have large land interests in the Middle West. In the next gallery we find that Farm Bureau Expert, Mr. Ray Lock, who, it is rumored, advises the President on farm matters. Mr. Harold McClure, known as “Cattle Mac,” was unable to attend this session because he was unexpectedly called to oversee his interests in Arabia. Mr. John Wall is also present. Mr. Wall as you know is in Washington to be cited by the President for his noted discovery of the 8th day in the week, now known to everyone as Grunsday. The scene changes to Pumphandle University; here we shall look in on a faculty meeting. There seems to be a disagreement. The two English professors, the Misses Roberta Powell and Virginia Hampton, and the professor on teaching primary grades. Miss Fullerton, are disagreeing with the Agriculture professor, Merlin Nichols, on the subject of horsewhipping of students. There is a deadlock; then the coach, Ray Carrico, the brilliant graduate from Knox, comes striding in. Putting down his crutches and straightening his bifocals, he utters a statement that is to be remem- bered the world around—“Hello.”-----------And so we leave good old P. U. Long may she prosper. (Music) This program is brought to you through the courtesy of the Babbitt Implement Company in St. Paul, Minnesota.—“It’s a good habit to trade with Babbitt.”— We interrupt this program to bring you a news flash—there has been a tragic fire in Babylon. Illinois. It is due to the heroism of the following people that there was a death toll of 0. The fire was reported by an alert secretary, Shirley Woltzen, who, being on the fortieth floor in her own business establishment, happened to look cut the window and noticed flames shooting out of the floor below. She immediately called the main operator of the city, Adeline Ethington, who, after many hours of heart-rending work notified all of the officials. In five minutes, Dale “Burn ’Em Down” Williams arrived at the scene and put out the tire single handed. There were many injured people who were treated by that heroic trio of nurses, Wanda Arnold, Margie Whisler, and Mary McVay Darting from burning corner to burning corner, all during the tragic incident, was that daring, adventurous reporter, Charles “Fearless Cannon.