Breckenridge High School - Brecksonian Yearbook (Breckenridge, MI)

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C?la33 flxophecij I am the spirit of the class of 1944. I am divided into thirty-one different parts. It has been ten years since I've been all together. I think I'll have a reunion and get myself back together. Let me see. I'm really scattered around. There's a part of me in Saginav News. Its Roy Hills editor of the Saginav Nevs. And just ten years ago he was peddling that same paper in Breckenridge. The Manager of the Children's Charity Clinic is Marjorie Allen. Doris Millbaugh spends her nights there as head nurse. Well here I am way out Wpst in Texas. This part of me is Earl Peterson, owner and operator of Peterson's Dude Ranch. Dr. La Busch (alias Wayne Busch) is spending a few weeks here with his old friend. And here in New York City I see my artistic portion owning an art studio. Gloria set this with the money received from her last Capen Masterpiece. Here also is John Pookes. It is plain to see that John has mended his ways since he left my body and is manager for a New York Stock Ex- change. The last part of me I find in New York is Carol McCallum, principal Instructor of music at the Irving Berlin Music Foundation. Now for a look over Washington, D.C. Who's this?? Luther Greening, still arguing, but now among the Congressmen. Erra Little and husband, I see are now manufacturing Clark Candy Bars in St. Louis, Mo. In Pensicola, Florida I see Stanley Stone still in the Air Corps instructing green cadets. Vera Hackett is a R.N. at Ford's Hospital in Detroit. Also in Detroit I see Ruth Hall conducting a nurses aide class. And at the Michigan State College I see Gale Wheeler, State F.F.A. President. Also there is Walter Zajac developing scientific farming ideas for the youth of America engaged in farming. Marjorie Story is Merrill's leading beautician. Margaret Easlick has taken over her mother's greenhouse in Brecken- ridge. And I see Bob Schall's Bump Shop. Having his own car bumped out; got to be such an expense that he thought it the practical thing to buy a shop of his own. And at my dear old home I see Norma Spaulding is teaching history. She accepted this position after Mr. Hicks retired. The largest and best beauty salon in town is the High Curls owned by Betty Hills. Quentin Greening is now junior partner in the Greening Oil Company and devoted husband of Betty Hillock. I though they would stay close by. To my surprise I see Vernalda Good finally landed a man and has two children. Just a little bit south of Peaville I see Georgia Lee Yates now mother of four pair of twins. Well on her way to the goal set of ten pair. Next I see Rathbone. Anna Muscott is still carrying on her book- keeping and secretarial job. But not at Roth's anymore, it now is Weaver Farm, Inc. North of Breckenridge I see Ruby Posey, milk maid and co-owner of the Carter Dairy. Now lets see, is roll all taken? Oh no, over near Ithaca I see Lillian Curtis spending her time taking care of Alvin Zimmerman, Jr. Down in old Wheeler I see Milo Strong toiling away on his farm. Jean Pothier secretary of the Sunshine Biscuit Co. In Saginaw was operated on by Emiley Horvat a surgeon at the hospital in Ann Arbor. Well, who would ever think I'd get strung all over the United States. Well it just goes to show, I was always little, but mighty.

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(2la5i Cjifotatovij Lois Wittig presents Marjorie Allen vith a shoe coupon to buy a pair of Nurses oxfords. Wayne Busch received a medical kit from Dr. Rottermund, which he may be able to use in the Medical Corps. The University of Michigan presented Gloria Capen with an Art Scholarship so she can continue her talent. Lillian Curtis received a milk pail so she can milk the cows on her farm from Dale Stoneman. Virginia Benson presented Margaret Easlick with a date book so she can keep her Marines, Soldiers and Sailors apart. John Pookes received from Mr. Hicks a visitor's certificate because he has been our honorary visitor for the past year. Vernalde Good received from Beth Lockhart a tall, dark and handsome Paper Doll that she can call her own. Barbara Neitzke gives Luther Greening a checkbook to take to college with him. Mrs. King gave Quentin Greening a pair of shoes as she thinks he must have worn the toes out of his tripping himself in play practice. Mrs. Bement gave to Vera Hackett a Chemistry handbook which she might need in her nurses course. Norma Gardner presented Ruth Hall with an iron so she can keep her clothes pressed as neatly after graduation as she has the last four years. Duane Dosson gives Betty Hillock a duration subscription to four different magazines so she can spend her evenings at home while Quentin is away. Union Telephone Co. presents Betty Hills with a private line to Johnny's training base. An electric rzor was the gift Wesley Peters gave to Roy Hills. Mrs. Hildreth gives Emily Horvat a new pen and some ink to keep her busy at the office of Farmers Elevator. McKellars Drug Store gives Erra Little some V-Mail so she can keep in touch with her Love Interest in England.” Carol McCallum is presented with a complete set of Victor Herberts Waltzes by Alice Kime. Doris Millbaugh was presented with a box of stationery from Velda Wierman. This will come in handy since she has such a wide corre- spondence with service fellows. Jim Kennedy presents Anna Muscott with a pair of overalls to wear when she works on the farm. Don Spaulding gave Earl Peterson a diamond ring because so many girls have fallen for him, and this is leap year so he is now prepared. Ruby Posey was presented with an air cushion to absorb the bumps on the Carter Milk Route. Margie Carter made this presentation. Jean Pothier was given a pair of high heeled shoes by Phyllis Jessup Norman Coleman presented Bob Schall with a copy of Give Me My Boots and Saddles.” Norma Spaulding was presented with a traveling bag to carry to col- lege with her. She was presented this by Barbara Hillock. The class presents Stanley Stone with a model airplane so he will know all about them when he enters the Air Corps. Good Luck, Rocky.1 Phyllis Breidinger gives Milo Strong a book of C stamps so he can take her around more. Gloria Luneack gives Marjorie Story a diary to keep track of her nightly affairs. Gale Wheeler was presented, by Dick Karpal, with a bottle of Super Man Special guaranteed to increase his height, width and strength. Georgia Lee Yates was presented by Dot Prye with a jar of soothing balm to sooth her temper when she gets made at Gerald. Walter Zajac received a can opener. This is very essential to bachelors.

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(2lau Will We, the class of 1944, being still In our right mind and realizing that ve are about to depart from this life of,learning, feel it is our duty to make a just and wise disposition of our first possessions that those following may not quarrel over them. Therefore, we do will and be- queath our chattels as follows: To the faculty we will our conduct grades for the past four years, although they may not want them. Our ability to break all records set before us, we leave to any of the classes who think they can do it. We will our cooperativeness to the Junior Class. Our money raising ability to the Sophomores. And to the young freshies we leave our leadership. To Dick Roth goes Luther Greening s ability to argue any time, at any place and over anything. Quentin Greening leaves his good-naturedness to Jimmy Kennedy. Vera Hackett bequeaths her nice complexion to Evelyn Kean. Ruth Hall and Marjorie Story will their ability to get dates to Lois Cates and Dorothy Burtch. To the U.S. Air Forces goes Betty Hillock s escort so she thinks she may as well will him to them as they will get him anyway. The beloved name, Johnny, is left by Betty Hills to Barbara Magnan. Roy Hills wills his ability to make a success of anything to Calvin Sherwood. Emily Horvat leaves her quietness to Purle Good although Purle does not really need it. To Mr. Hicks we leave our deepest appreciation for his friendship and advice during our four years. Marjorie Allen leaves her ability to get along with everyone to Alice Dutcher. To Alice Kime, Wayne Busch bequeaths his editorship of the Annual. Gloria Capen wills her artistic ability to Bob Bolt. To Virginia Benson, Lillian Curtis leaves her elaborate wardrobe. Margaret Easlick wishes Pauline Yankie to have her superior I.Q. The ability to be at school the least of anyone in the class is willed to Paula McCallum by John Fookes. Vernalda Good wills her best boy friend to her best girl friend. Margie Carter is willed Erra Little s slenderness. Carol McCallum leaves her musical ability to Dot Frye. Doris Millbaugh bequeaths her first hour reservation at Mrs. Bements to whoever needs it next year. Anna Muscott Weaver wishes Nina Strong to have a successful marriage. Earl Peterson would like to have his horsemanship left to Wesley Peters with the hope that this will take up his time so that he cannot tease the girls so much next year. Ruby Posey wills her ability to always find a good time wherever she goes to Twila Becker. To W nda Yankie, Jean Pothier leaves her tiny figure. Bob Schall wills his reckless driving to Norman Coleman. Norman has already learned the art of sliding corners. Norma Spaulding bequeaths her brother as an escort to whomsoever he chooses for next year. He's been very efficient. To Carol Hackett, Stanley Stone leaves his husky voice. Gale Wheeler made a wise choice to leave his giggles to Dale Stone- man, as Dale has a good start. Milo Strong wills his helpfulness to the teacher to Bob Gallagher. Georgia Lee Yates leaves her red hair to anyone who would like to have red hair. Clayton Wolfgang leaves his private rating to all the boys who will enter the service. With this our last will and testament we bid the juniors and lower classmen goodbye and wish them good luck in all their undertakings.