Berne French Township High School - Our Yesterdays Yearbook (Berne, IN)

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Last Will and Testament The Senior Class of Berne, Indiana, having been informed on May 20, 1946. she must die due to a very serious case of knowledgitis. has commissioned us. as her attorneys, to draw up a will, bestowing a few earthly effects, which she now has in her possession, upon her nearest and dearest friends and relatives. Listen then to the reading of the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1946. THE WILL We. the class of 1946. being of sound mind and memory, and knowing the uncertainty of this frail and fleeting life, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, we order and direct that our executor hereinafter named carry out all our bequests mentioned as conveniently as possible. To our beloved school and teachers we would give our sincere affection, our greatest reverence, our heartiest gratitude, and the whole unlimited wealth of our eternal memory. To the Junior boys we will the right to amuse the girls in the hall, providing that they get the permission of the superintendent. This right is at present held in our memories. To the underclassmen, who are following our footsteps in the quest of knowledge, we bequeath our seats in the assembly. Maynard Rich wills his riches to the one he marries. Howard Ellenberger leaves his ability to fluster the young ladies to Paul L. Baumgartner. Mary Lou Fox bequeaths her contagious giggle to Alverda Steiner. John Zehr leaves his luscious dimples to anyone interested in them. Darlene Bowman and Gloria Ricsen bequeath their manner of entertaining friends to Jerry Stucky and John Smith. (These boys have been well schooled in this, and they ought to acquire this art in a short time.) Roger Amstutz bestows his small stature and great mind to Herman Balsiger. Pauline Michaud wills her talkative manner and flirtatious eyes to Evelyn Sprunger. Norman Lehman bequeaths his shyness to Kent Sprunger. Miriam Wiederkehr wills her ability to tickle the ivories to anyone who wants it. Charles Nussbaum bequeaths his past and future speeding fines to his brother. David. Cathcr ne Musser wills her poetic ability to Mr. Spurgeon. (He'll need it next year for his “gum-chewers ). Eloise Soldner. Yvonne Reusser, Paul Amstutz, and Loren Sprunger bestow their diligence in studying upon the struggling Freshmen. Mary Gilliom bequeaths her slender waist-line to Earline Bollenbacher. Merlin Habegger and DeWayne Folbcr bequeath their wit to Roger Beitler and James Sprunger. Irene Graber leaves all her business, except her army business, to Vera Habegger. Eugene Crosby Lehman leaves his version of Chickery Chick to Robert Sinatra Schindler. Phyllis Wittwer wills her tearful laughs to Pauline Gerber. Marjorie Moser and LeRoy Neuenschwander bequeath their ability to reach great heights to Cosctta Steiner and Robert “Jumbo” Liechty. Carl Muselman bestows his ability of beating the tardy bell upon anyone who is smart and graceful enough to do it. Pat Reusser is willing her curly eye-lashes to Sally Baglcy. so she can sweep men off their feet. Warren Habegger leaves his poise and personality to anyone who is willing to work for it. Marilyn Wiederkehr wills her quiet nature to Maiilyn Smith. Stuart Lehmann and Hugh David Sprunger bequea’.h their studying hours to Robert Sauder and Richard Feasel. Ellenora Mertz wills her charming smile to Colvin McWhirter. James Burdg bequeaths his Portland attractions to Robert Wittwer. Burl Sprunger bestows upon Walter Graber his mechanical ability. Beverly Krehbiel wills her receptive and understanding heart to anyone who feels entitled to it. Robert Baumgartner and Robert Isch will their athletic ability to Georgie Hewitt and Chester Habegger. Frederick Liechty bestows his pitching technique upon some underclassman. Duane Ellenberger. maybe. Lena Eicher and Delores Sprunger will their love for horse-back riding to Julia Sprunger and Tommy Zehr. Meredith Sprunger bequeaths his Model-B to any Junior Romeo who thinks he can handle it. Loren Liechty leaves his wavy hair to Stanley Luginbill. Lou Smith wills her ability to play the accordion to Arlene Habegger. Robert Reynolds wills his great experimental mind to some young Sophomore scientist. We do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. James Sprunger. president of the Junior Class, the sole executor of our last will and testament. In Witness Whereof. We. the Class of 1946. the testators, have to this will, set our hands and seal this 20th day of May. Anno Domini. One Thousand and Nine Hundred and Forty-six. (Signed) Treva Habegcer Charles Abraham Twenty-two

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Imagine what Eloise Soldner wanted to be— The most famous woman doctor is she. And what amazing things she learns— That all kind of kisses carry germs. One can see by the amount of this mail That DeWayne Felber has made a good sale. I see he is a business manager who rushes so. But it’s worth it. for he has lots of dough. When I looked into the life of Robert Isch I found he'd married a cute little dish, Who brings his slippers to his chair. This guy is riding on a cloud in the air! Meredith Sprunger enjoys his work, I see, For a house salesman now is he. His pockets with money are quite full. For he is still able to sling the bull. John Zehr now has a business of his own. So remember him when you need a loan. For The Zehr's Saving Trust,” I see Charges a person only a 99 per cent fee. LeRoy Neuenschwander, the boy so tall, I hope in his work will never fall. For he now is a pilot who flies high. As he sails across that sunset sky. Robert Baumgartner is directing workouts in a gym To get shoulders broad and waists slim. I find men have become strong by his advice. But here’s a secret—they paid a good price. This lady in reaching the sky didn't lose. For here is what Beverly Krehbiel did choose— She is now a faithful preacher’s wife. Who’s helping the many that are in strife. Mary Gilliom was acting silly one day When a producer came along the way. He thought her so good—it’s a fact. That she is now doing a comedy act. We’ll now take a trip to a far off land To a people we can't quite understand. Paul Amstutz is in work that’s necessary; I find him now as a missionary. Before Robert Reynolds could make up his mind. The United States Army drafted him. I find. But he has really done all right, by the way, For they iust made him a general today. I see Mary Lou Fox is no longer in Berne: She's working in the office of a large firm. I find she is the only one on the staff. Who has that sweet but contagious laugh. Jim is working with boxes in a candy shop, That’s noted for its nice ribbons on top. Now Burdge’s assistants really help a lot; He holds his finger as they tie the knot. Pardon me. folks, but I want to get near. For I believe that is Merlin Habegger I hear. Yes sir. Doc is another Sinatra Crooner. And he’s not bad either at being a swooncr. Hi. Ho. Silver: Look! It is the Lone Ranger But. watch out. folk , for ahead h danger. Ydp. Howard Ellenberger got a broken limb. Because that mean old horse just threw him. The picture is now fading out of sight. But each of us will go on in the right To help make and preserve this nation to be The home of the brave—the land of the free. Here is the Pied Piper with a trombone, Compiled by But instead of mice, the girls do moan. For Roger Amstutz is a handsome boy, Catherine Musser Who is living a life of boundless joy. Bookworms Twenty-

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Jaunty Juniors James Sprunger, President John Smith, Vice President Flossie Beer, Secretary Vera Habegger, Treasurer In September thirty-two new juniors came bounding back to school to start a new year and display their vast amount of wisdom. After a short period of readjusting ourselves for the long grind until May, we had the election of officers. The officers were as follows: President, James Sprunger; Vice President, John Smith; Secretary, Flossie Beer; and Treasurer, Vera Habegger. Our class sponsor is Miss Hirschy. In February we presented the three-act comedy “Don’t Keep Him Waiting.” The play was under the direction of Miss Stone. At various times throughout the year we trotted gailv back to school to attend the high school parties. We maintained a fairly high morale throughout the year amid the grade cards and demerits in history class. May caught us playing host to the seniors at the junior-senior reception. Boy, did we dress up! It also found us leaving the school for the summer. We would return as seniors! Juniors First Row: Mary Amstutz. Paul Baumgartner. Flossie Beer, Roger Beitler. Rosemary Beitler. Robert Burley. Beth Centz Second Row: Brice Fennig. Dessie Habegger. Max Habegger. Vera Habegger. Mildred Hartman. Mary Hewitt, Howard Hirschy Third Row: Mona Sue Lantz. Alice Lehman. Larry Lehman. Stanley Luginbill. Colvin Mc-Whirter. Altie Moyer. Mary Nussbaum Fourth Row: Dorothy Rutledge. Coleen Schindler. John Smith. Evelyn Sprunger. James Sprunger. Julia Sprung-ger. Samuel Sprunger Fifth Row: Alverda Steiner. Jerry Stucky. Margaret Webb. Barbara Yoder Twenty-three