Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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,p f -X. I N -R ff 'v ,I TH1EXf: X X ,W,:'jfee. TATTLER n Fifteen Tears Hence? Iune 3, 1947. I woke up and yawned lazily. What would I do tonight? I was back in Blair, after fifteen years' absence, and had the evening free. I glanced at a theater schedule in the newspaper: Program for Iune 3, 1947: Blair Theater, 'School Daysf Also comedy and news. What memories the title of that show arose! ' I decided to go to that theater, in hopes of seeing some of my old class- mates around, -and thus at about 7:30 I found myself at the ticket office window. Upon buying my ticket, I discovered that the ticket seller was none other than Goldie Gustin. She was still on the job after all these years! Still greater was my surprise, however, when I observed my old friend, Freddy Nemetz, standing nearby. Hello, Reed, he cried, how's the newspaper business? After a long talk over old times, during which it was reve-aled that Frederick was the successful manager of the theater, I went inside just as the show began. First came several advertisements: Ye Beauty Shoppef' operated by Marian Nelson, Erma Nielson, and Grace McCormick. Then came an advertisement for Bucklinis Barber Shop, operated by Rolland Bucklin. Following this came an advertisement announcing that a new firm had been established to do all forms of typing. It was run by Helen McMillan, Elizabeth Grimm and Mariam Iensen. Lastly came an advertisement for the Vinton-Ericksen Garage. Next came a local newsreel. This was very interesting because it showed many of my old schoolmates. Farmers Petition Congress. was the first flash. It showed Congressman Clarence Van de Venter and Congresswoman Elma Frain receiving a petition from the following Master Farmers: Carl Sorensen. Donald Husk, Clarence Paulsen. Earl Thompson, Niels Nielson. Walter Hendricksen, and Allard Stork. The next article was Noted Artist Returns from Abroad. I recognized Waunette Anderson with her assistants, Clara Bertelsen and Mardelle I-Iansen. Next. Scientists Make Discovery. The great scientists were none other than Ellen Pierce, Charles Woods, and Ed Ienkins. ll ' 9 ' ,iesfffiimfe ' 5 ' 2 . Eighteen . I

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.24 A 1151 li f - ,A Z , 'rl-IE g 'TATTLER Following this came Model University Opensf' The university president, Mary Hitchman, was shown with the faculty: Gladys Hansen, Margaret Maher, Gertrude Mackin and Ruth Robinsong and the university librarians: Dorothy McMillan, Mary Mullin, and Hazel Anderson. The last news feature was Championship Fight Tonight, and I observed that the title contenders were Walter Gollehon and Bill Wentworth. Also shown were their managers, Peter Iacobson and Bill Sylvis. - Next came a short comedy, featuring Alvin Brumbaugh, Marshall Burger, and Charles Love. The main show, School Days. followed, starring Roy Christensen, Ruth Farnham, Florence Curtis, and Waldon George. I had seen these former Blair High students in the movies quite often in my city. This concluded the performance. Upon leaving the theater I met Beulah Putnam and Marian Rosenbaum, who were now writing poetry. Immediately behind them were the members of the Farm Women's Club: Luella Anderson, Wilhelmina Knofler, Marie Bar- ron, Dorothy Petersen, Irene Larsen, and Irene DeVinney. It seemed like old times to see so many familiar faces. After visiting with them, I went to a. nearby restaurant. I found it was being run by Helena and Agnes Simonsen. Among the waitresses I noticed Mildred Hansen, Inabelle Stricklett, Florence Ander- sen, and Mildred Iverson. I began to believe every 1932 Senior must be in town this evening, for upon looking around I saw Frandsine Ericksen, Nadene Pearce, Evelyn Wilkins and Helen Vindersley at a table. Seated at another table were Helen Gallagher and Edna Tucker, who were just home after teaching in outstate high schools. After leaving the restaurant I looked a- cross the street. A huge sign flashed V. Sc W. Hat Shopf, A limousine rolled up and Leota Van Duesen and Mae Wentworth, the owners, got out and walked in. I was rather dazed by the rabid events of the night. Everywhere I looked I saw my old classmates. All were successful, not one had been a failure. Then I thanked mv lucky stars that I had been so fortunate as to be able to go to school with them, and enjoy their friendship and success through life. 1109- IWW-5-2 ,,- Nit