Bellevue High School - Eagle Yearbook (Bellevue, TX)

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Several miles out of Dallas, the train stopped at a small station. I looked from the window. and saw two women sitting in a little hack with a big white umbrella over it. I thought I recognized the red hair of one of them, and upon really seeing their faces, I knew it was Flo Reba Dean. and Bertie Sue Wetsel. They said that they were trying to make housework easier for the women. They were peddling mops, vacuum cleaners. and bathtubs. They too were married, and of course, they had married Gene and Buddy. Bertie Sue and Flo Reba told me that Billy Sweazea was doing well and rising rapidly in popularity for at the last city election he was elected mayor of Bellevue. Billy and Ann Davis had been married three years, and Billy was succeeding Mr. Davis as mayor. It seemed that Billy now owned the Bellevue Drug Store. Finally I arrived in Bellevue, and settled down to a quiet live for several months. One day I decided to visit the Old Maid Hall, a home which had been erected for weary. maiden ladies. Upon arriving at this home I found among the group Bettie Rater, a classmate. who had settled down to a single state of blessedness with the customary pet cat. By this time I had traveled many miles and was very tired of my wandering. So when they were kind enough to offer me a cat for my own special pet, I gladly accepted. At this time I awoke! My hour was up! By Bernice Thompson 1947 SOPHOMORE CHRISTMAS PARTY The Sophomore Class of 1947 had their Christmas party at the home of their class brother and sister, Nh. and Mrs. Leslie Dutton. Christmas holly was all through the house along with mistletoe. The refreshment table and buffet were decorated with a beautiful center piece of the season. Each plate was the design of Christmas holly, cups and napkins of the same design. On each plate along with the Christmas favor was a small sandwich, a cookie in the shape of a Christmas tree and hot chocolate. The living room was the place of most interest. The seven foot Christmas tree was decorated with gleaming bright Christmas ornaments of all kinds, along with the bubbling Christmas candles. The beautifully wrapped packages made it more effective. Those enjoying the party were their class mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Peck Mxyo and Irby, the class sponsor, Mrs. Leo Reaves. Frances Lawler. Rozella King, Doris Ann Sullenger, Margie Cox, Lucille Graham, Juanita Burns, Era Raye Stallcup. James Wetsel, Charles Lee Mayo, Jimmy Liggett. Harrell Evans, Abb Miller. and their host and hostess.

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L. D. also told me that he had just received a letter from Oliver Gill. who had married Frances Lawler several years ago. saying that he was now a professor in some science institution. Oliver seemed to be making a special study of the Scandinavian Insect. L. D. said he must hurry on home to help Doris Ann with the boys. so there was really nothing for me to do except get a newspaper and go back to the hotel. - ' After reaching the hotel. I began to read the newspaper with no idea of seeing the name of anyone I knew. On my casual reading of the newspaper. I noticed the headline which read: i'Great Divorce Case Now on Docket. That positively meant nothing to me, but on reading far- ther, my interest was indeed aroused. I learned that the one suing for the divorce was Poppy Bell. It seemed that she had certainly married a rich man because she was asking Sl00.000 a year alimony. She told the judge that if she succeeded in getting her divorce she planned to return to college to specialize in physical education--you see in making a volleyball coach. Naturally I was getting tired of New York City. so I boarded a train for Dallas. But on reaching Dallas, I decided to spend a few days there before really going to my final destination. While in Dallas I had a very painful attack of toothache which sent me hurrying to a dentist's office. And whom should I see but Onita Evans? Please. do not misunderstand me, I do not mean that Onita was the dentist, but the doctor had conquered her fear so completely that she was no longer Miss Evans. While here I asked Chita if she had seen any of our old classmates, and she told me that it had not been long since she had seen Maurine Wetsel who by the way had married a Baptist pieacher's son who at one time had lived at Bellevue. She also told me that Jack Moore was now president of the bank at Bellevue which had grown to be a big town in the ten years since we had graduated. Yes, Jack had been married for some time, but I did not re- call the name as he had married a Bowie girl. Finally I boarded the train in Dallas. and started to Bellevue. As the conductor took my ticket. it seemed that his footstep was familiar, So on looking carefully. I saw he was Raymond Stracner. Of course, Bay- mond could not chat with me very long, but he did say that in his work now he never did have to spell. He also said that he and Betty Fuller had just married the week before. and that they were very happy.

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FRESHMAN CLASS PARTY Q1 the evening of December 17, 1947 the Bellevue Freshman Class was entertained with a Christmas party at the home of Miss Helen Lovelady, class sister, assisted by Mrs. Edward Hunt, sponsor, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, class father and mother, and John Burton Gill, class brother. A truly Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the evening. Games of Black Magic , Gard Acting , and Winkum were enjoyed for sometime. Then the gifts from a beautiful well-laden tree were dis- tributed. Homemade candy was served, and a bag of fruit, candy, and nuts was presented to each member of the class by its sponsor, class father and mother. and class brother and sister. A game of Cars was played until the party group decided it was time to go home. Each one showed evidence that he had certainly had a very pleasant evening. The following people were present: Philip Flinn. Wayne Barnett, William Gill, Royce Harris, David Cox, Patsy John- son, Pearl Ihrris, Hillard Bell, Hazel Wood, Bill Orton, Thelma Staley. Charles Moore, Rosemary Orton. Nary Jo Graham, Myrtle Scroggins. Alice Mauldin, John Walker, Herbert Heaves, John Burton Gill, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hunt. SOPHOMORES ' THANKSG I V I NG O1 Novenber 24, 1947 the Bellevue Sophomores enjoyed a Thanksgiving party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mayo. who were the father and mother of the Sophomore class. During the evening we enjoyed games such as Coffee Pot , Tell the Truth . Take a Dare . ' 'Pleased or Displeased' ' , and several other games. The playing of games continued until nearly 8:30. then we were called into the dining rool where we were served sandwiches. cookies. potato-chips. and hot chocolate. After being served refreshments, we decided to draw names for our Christmas party. and this was a thrill to everyone. As it was getting late, we had to say our good-nights. We happily thanked our class mother and father for such an enjoyable evening. The following sophomores were present: Doris Ann Sullenger, Frances lawler, Rozella King, Juanita Burns. Lucille Graham. Faye Stallcup, Jimmy Lig- get, James Wetsel, Charles Mayo, Cecil Rodgers, Harrell Evans, Abb Mil- ler, Jr., the Class Sponsor, Mrs. Leo Reaves and also Mr. Leo Heaves. and the host and hostess.