Bowling Green High School - Speaker Yearbook (Bowling Green, MO)

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and Billy Edwards who were trying to teach the people a few Hindu rope tricks. As Istarted for my hotel, I saw a small child sitting by the doorway of a sweet shop. I asked the boy his name and found him to be the child of my fformer classmate, J. L. Raney. Ithen proceeded on my way and when I reached my hotel room, just as I was preparing to rest I heard the loudest and longest scream I had ever heard in my life. Ithought that someone was being killed and rushed to find the victim. But I discovered a hysterical, Mary Greene crying over her small child who had gotten caught in the elevator between the 3rd and 4th floors. I located the elevator boy who turned out to be Tommy Ogden, and then left him to the task of returning the boy, I packed my clothes and started out of the hotel afraid of any further interruptions. I decided then and there to get the next ship home. As I left the city gates, Inoticed the graveyard bythe side of the road ,and there I stopped for a few minutes where Inoticed a grave marked Velma Graver--Born 1933--Died 1961. As I investigated Ifound that five more of my classmates, Emma Bowen, Mary Gentry, Glenn Henderson, Emma Patrick, and Margie Kerr, were buried there. Ipaused for a moment in memory of these friends and then hurried on to the sea-port. As I neared the dock, I saw an old woman selling wares who I believed to be Dorothy Atkinson, but since I would miss my ship if I stopped, Ihurried on. As I went up the gang- plank, a young man took my bags. He was none other than Frank Brown, an old classmate, and he said that the captain of the ship was another classmate, Jimmy Nolan, and that Tommy Dempsey, who was now the marajah of Melsone, was on board and with him was his harem which included Dorothy Cullop, Mary Lou Graver, Juanita Ard , Shirley Allo- way, and Lorraine Neimeyer. These people were all old classmates and I was looking forward to meeting them and discuss old times. As I sat in my deck cha-ir reading the paper from London, England, I noticed where a famous English philosopher, Evelyn Conrad, had received the Pultzier Prize for her novel. I remembered Evelyn and thought how fine it was that she was still at the head of the list of old classmates in ability and wit. As I proceeded to read my paper, a woman who was dressed in the finest of materials and who had three maids with her, came up on deck. I found from one of her maids who was also Ameri- can, that she was the richest passenger on board and that before she received her title as Princess, she was known as Mary Brandon. As the ship rocked, I awoke with a start, I had fallen out of my bed instead of my chair and all this was just a silly dream instead of the real truth. This page sponsored by: P. N. Hirsch and Co. of Louisiana and W. C. Bankhead Locker Plant

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PROPHECY As I entered the Gates of Bagdad, I recalled how some ten years ago I had graduated from high school in Bowling Green, Missouri. Mis- souri seemed far away now. I had heard that a few of my former class- mates had come to Bagdad when the tyrant queen, Mattie Qwhobythe way was my former classmate Martha Turpinj had overtaken their homeland. Now where was I? ---- Oh, Yes, entering the gates of the city. As I entered the gates, 1 glanced at the guards and who should I see but two old classmates ,Maurice Gamm and HarryHenrichsen. I talked to them about their families and friends and then proceeded on my way. As I turned into the market place, Inoticed a lovely maiden who looked fami- liar. I went to her market booth and as I approached it, I realized that she was Pat Quade, another of my former classmates. I bought some merchandise from her, then continued on my way. The sun was getting high in the sky sol stopped at a small cafe for a little refreshment. There Inoticed the dancing girls , who were also four former classmates , Kathleen Taylor, Charlotte Pollard, Elizabeth Sprinkle , and Peggy Syrkel. They were entertaining the Prince of Bagdad and I didn't seem important enough to interrupt them at the present time. Ithen seated myself at the nearest table and soon a young lady I had known as Deedie Gayhart came to wait on me. As she left I remembered an article in the CURRYVILLE PRESS about Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reading going to Bagdad. As I started to partake of my meal, I felt a slight jostle and then grabbed the hands of the sly winch who was trying to relieve me of my purse. Why, Retta Wilkins , I cried when I saw my thief. Oh, I am sorry, she said, I didn't recognize you. I came to find out that she had had a hard life since her brother had disinherited her in his will and she had had to steal for a living. I gave her a few pieces of silver and then started again on my way. As I tried to leave, the host of this fine establishment started my way and then I recognized him as Murray England who now was known as Ali Ben Haga, but he said for me to keep his idenity a secret because ofthe consequences if it was to be found out that he was an American citizen. As Ijourneyed down the street I no- ticed a fortune-teller's booth and since I am a mystice person I pro- ceeded to have my fortune told. The lady CMadame Zena, was none oth- er than Wanda Moore and her two lovely assistants were Norma Ruther- ford and Carolyn Turner. As my past is bad and my future less prom- ising I shall not disclose my fortune, but continue on my journey. I proceeded to the show of the Emir who was known as Billy Bob Bouyea. His show was outstanding and very entertaining. His dancing girls were: Jean McPike, Peggy Chamberlain, .Io Anne Fitzsimmons, and Helen Caldwell. The next act I beheld was that of an Egyptian sword- swallower, Billy Feather, in person. I went back-stage after the show and asked Billy about his profession and he said it wasn't dangerous -----just ticklish. I tried to leave, but to my surprise I found that you were to pay 15 dunars when you entered and since I had not, I could not leave because the big man who blocked my path was the official-bouncer, Emmett Goodin. All my classmates have surely come to Bagdad. As I proceeded down the market street after paying my fee , I noticed Wilmer Wendel who was now a snake charmer. He had quite a large crowd watching him, and in it I noticed two former classmates , Jimmy Clausen This page sponsored by: Harlinger and Son Appliances

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Back Row, L. to R.: Murray England, Jimmy Clausen, Harry Henrichsen, J. L. Raney, Frank Brown, Jr. , Wayne House , Billy Feath- er, Emmett Goodin, Bobby Ebers. Second Row: Jo Anne Fitzsimmons, Shirley Alloway, Velma Graver, Lorraine Niemeyer, Evelyn Conrad , Retta Wilkins, Betty Jane Howdeshell, Charlotte Pollard, Eileen Tinsley, Doris Schmidt. Back Row: Miss Beddow, Martha Ann Turpin, Peggy Lou Bed- dow, Barbara Richardson, Peggy Chamberlain, Mary Gentry, Dorothy Cullop, Jean Ann McPike, Emma Patrick, Helen Caldyvell, Juanita Ard, Allie Jean Gaw. + More Moore Once Upon a Time On Easter When Goodin Was Good . rank 81 Harold School Days for Baby Sitting Carolyn T. 8: Jimmie N. This page sponsored by: Western Auto Associate Store