Bethany High School - Reverie Yearbook (Bethany, IL)

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IRevexie — And here's Betty Cruse - - I'm not familiar with this last name but look at this interesting group snap shot - - in front of their ultra modern residence. Three boys, and is their Dad handsome!!! It's amazing - or is it? - how far-reaching B. H. S. training has proved itself. Now here s Sandra Hampton, head of Home Economics Department at Texas Christian. She says she's compiling a new set of recipes for use in high school cafeterias. Well, next is Kay's letter. No, it isn't Kay Johnson any more. Her husband is program director of station KANT and their six year old daughter has now joined her mother in ccmedy act which is fast becoming a top television show. Kay appeals to the class of 1950 for some of her old gags, if they happen to remember still. The Keown Baby Sitters Agency, Inc. If it isn't good old Doug - - - always thinking of others, and rendering a fine service. Now if my job were not such a permanent one there'd be the place to apply for one. I know, I might get help from among his clients. Ah, here's a familiar name, Malone: Deanie too, has reached the top, though he hasn't traveled far. It's nice he's still near Dalton City. He says that as Coach of B. H. S. he is still battling with the referees from Decatur and the rivalry between his successful Mustangs and the Lovington Panthers is as keen as in 1950! What's this? Rev. - - - Who? Oh, its Carlin Joe, wife of the pastor of the most fashionable Church in Sullivan! She says her family of six, and the many social demands keep her so busy, she hasn't seen a good show for ages! Smith Manufacturing Company - - - Now this must be Yvonne's letter. Yes, she's the wife of another successful Smith, and they have a large family, too. Well if they're all as pretty as their mother, we'll be hearing from them sometime. Dear Classmates: Do any of you feel adventurous enough to accompany me on my next trip to Mars? You didn't think I d make it did you? Even Mr. Mahan had his doubts, but here I am ready for my second landing there, and I want someone to go along for proof this time. My wife is a great help to me in keeping all my data, maps and instruments catalogued. Signed: Jay Perisho Jane Powell says -- Are you surprised to hear from me down here at Sportsman's Park? - - Announcing the play by play of these Cardinals keeps my tongue moving even faster than in History Class, but at least I never get baseball tangled with agricultural pursuits. ----- Set cuttf 'ZSiyA- ScAooC - f 50

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 ev tie CLASS PROPHECY This has been such a busy day bere at the orphanage, I scarcely glanced through my mail this morning. Now that the dear little ones are tucked in for the night, I can read that bulky Round Robin which I have been looking for so eager- ly. It was timed perfectly -- here it is back to me on the very day we graduated from Dear Old Bethany High School -- 25 years ago. Ah, me, just yesterday, and yet - - Well, at least this first one is from home; the supervisor of Marrobone Township, Mr. Robert Brewer. Dear Classmates: I am so proud of my wife, Darlene, and our two sets of twins: the boys, 15, in B. H. S. adding weight to the football team and the girls, just 10, the cutest band majorettes in Moultrie! I’d like to tell you all about them and our fine herd of prize-winning sheep, but in a half-hour I hafta be in Springfield. We supervisors are still trying to get a County Fair here, and we have succeeded. It's up to me to select a date today. I'm sure you will all be here for the big Homecoming Fall Festival in October. Be seeing you - - - - Bob - - - Nellie Marie - - - still a champion of defenseless creatures - - - she’s National President of the Humane Society with headquarters in New York City. This letter sounds as if she's quite busy, and with her husband, a successful porter, lives in the Waldorf - Astoria. Here’s another letter in the same envelope - - well, this is news!! The husband Nellie mentioned is writing too - - Donald Brown - - bet be looks jaunty in his fine uniform. Listen to this - - they’s just re- turned from a cruise along the Atlantic Coast to Key West and back in their private yacht. Miss Norma Carlyle; Institute of Physio-Therapy, Denver, Colorado My road has been rough and rugged. Nurse's training is no picnic! (Amen to that one, Norma) but thanks to the spirit of our high school I never could think of giving up. The endurance of my patients is a challange to anyone. I think of all of you often. Once in a while I see some one from home. I hope to fly over to Bethany this fall. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA!!???? Well - - if it isn’t Joy Clark's handwriting - - chief telephone operator at Hollywood and Vine. Do I get the low-down on all the celebrities!!! My book “Listenin' In'' will reveal more than Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper ever dreamed of !!! (Lawton unity, eAaol - ? 950

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7 “devente Ah, I've been real anxious to hear from Peggy. Her future seemed so certain. She writes - - My turkeys all died last year, and since the chinch bugs have become such a menace to our crops, I'm raising quails this year, and turning them all loose as soon as they are able to shift. They are such cute little birds. My boys are getting to be pretty good marksmen, so we may have a few pot pies this fall. Lila Lu, still a librarian and booking agent. She was in Buenos Aires when she wrote this. Her husband and his twin are singing and dancing in all the finest Casinos. She's seen a lot of the world since she graduated from the Uni- versity of Illinois. Now we used to wonder what this country would do without John L. Lewis. This letter from Bill Wampler sounds as if he's making a grand success as A. F. of L. President. Remember he got his first experience when he was chief executive of our class. Donna Ward writes: I've traveled far and wide and now I'm right where I aimed to be - - on Broadway - - Here's a picture of her name in bright lights ! and judging from this photo, she has lost none of her glamour in 25 years. Wilkinson Lumber Co., Bethany, Illinois - - Surely, this is not Pete - - after all that military training and not wearing the brass?!!? Well, it's the way of the world. He's making a specialty of fine cabinet work and furniture building. At least his industrial arts and geometry constructions were not amiss. And he's still single !! - - That's not the fault of the swooning teenagers of '50! Here's something familiar! A Bethany Echo clipping with a fine photo of the Ozee family. Yes, Evelyn. They celebrated their silver w edding anniversary in January, with open house in the picturesque old Sutton home in the East End of towm. The article reads, Although they still call Bethany their home, they are here only on special occasions, since Evelyn still has a very famous girls basket- ball team (twice Olympic Champions) which is much in demand for exhibitions throughout the world. ' The last letter - - and it's from the University of Notre Dame! Bob Younger says w'e can believe it or not - - he's taking a lengthy course, just so he can stay on the football squad and help keep their undefeated record. I'm certainly proud to be one of the 1950's but after reading all these, w'hat is there to say about me? Martha Bland 'BetUttcf Sc oot - f 50