Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

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“To me, residence in the State of Indiana does not necessarily define a Hoosier. Being a Hoosier requires a special baptism, spontaneous and self-administered. Once it takes place, a Hoosier is forever a Hoosier, and he could not change that fact if he lived the rest of his life on an island in the Pacific. This kind of love and loyalty is more than geographical; it is a profound sense of belonging. A Hoosier heritage is a rich one, and its influence would seem to be as far-reaching as Hoo- siers have hearts and minds to use it. One of the best things about being a bona- fide, card-carrying Hoosier is the length of the membership. It never has to be re¬ newed.” —Peggy Goodin “The little red schoolhouse, the farm where I lived as a child and Indiana’s broad fields and teeming cities are memories I carry with me always. Though I have spent most of my life in the theater and in Hollywood, my Hoosier ‘roots’ remain firm and strong in the Indiana I love.” —Marjorie Main Marjorie Main (Acton) . . . character actress . . . portrays “Ma” in Ma and Pa Kettle series under contract to Metro Goldwyn Mayer . . . has made many personal appearance tours . . . featured in The Belle of New York, The Egg and I. Harry Von Zell (Indianapolis) . . . radio an¬ nouncer and actor . . . appeared with Bob Hope in Son of Paleface . . . featured on the Gracie Allen television show . . . with the Fred Allen radio program for many years . . . affiliated with the NBC network. 13

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I1VDIAM— birthplace of worthy citizens Marilyn Maxwell (Ft. Wayne) . . . movie ac¬ tress . . . sang and starred on Bob Hope’s week¬ ly radio program . . . seen in The Champion, the Dr. Kildare series . . . traveled with Hope to entertain servicemen here and abroad . . . has contract with Universal Pictures. Phil Harris (Linton) . . . comedian, singer, band leader . . . with Jack Benny for many years . . . weekly radio comedy with wife Alice Faye and children . . . records for R. C. A. Vic¬ tor . . popularized That’s What I Like About the South, The Thing. Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey (Angola) . . . government . . . Director of the Selective Serv¬ ice System . . . holds eight honorary Doctor of Law degrees . . . awarded the Distinguished Service Medals by President Truman, the Navy, the National American Legion. Forrest Tucker (Plainfield) . . . actor . . . famed for his western, adventure and Irishman roles . . . Republic Pictures hold his contract . . . recently starred in Bugles in the Afternoon . . . his Flaming Feather has just been released. 12

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Students of Allen High, Congratulations on the completion of another successful high school year, and may the publication of the 1953 Retrospect provide you with much pleasure and enjoyment as you periodically scan its pages. Today as you face the future it is our hope that your life has been enriched and that you will meet with success and happiness. This can only be accomplished through hard work and a willingness to be of service to others. We hope that you have discovered that education is a continuous process that does not end at graduation but that it is only the beginning of a new and happy experience that will be enriched by your Hoosier her¬ itage. Building plans beginning tu take shape School Board Secretary Ho¬ mer Markley is serving his seventh year as a member of that body. Dr. H. D. Brickley, with a ten¬ ure of twelve years, continues to hold the post of president of the board. Lawyer John Edris is per¬ forming the duties of treasur¬ er to the School City for his fifth year. 14