Brewster High School - Railroader Yearbook (Brewster, OH)

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there are one or two lit.tle Marquand's getting into mischief and that they are being taught the funda- mentals of basketball so they will get a good start in this sport. Steiner said he was officiating at an exhibition football game in the Plastic Bowl that night and he could get me a good seat if I wanted to go. I wanted to see this new and world-famed Plastic Bowl, but I also wanted to go to the opera, so I left Steiner still in doubt. By this time I was almost famished, so I looked for a place to grab a sandwich before I went to the courthouse. I saw an attractive looking place called Pete's and Theresa's. I went in to find Theresa Hribar waiting on table and Marilyn Ivey taking care of the business matters. I had time for only a few words between bites and then was off to the courthouse. I had a hard time iinding the court stenographer but when I learned that it was Phyllis Webb, all was forgiven. NVe had a good many laughs over our shorthand ability i11 school and now Phyl's ability to take up to 300 words per minute. She said she also worked part time at the annual U. N. O. conference. I obtained the information Doc wanted and went back to my office. It didn't seem as if I had been there a minute when Fritz, I mean Mr. Harr, told me to grab a taxi -and go to meet Doc at the airport. I went down through Grand Corner Station and tried to catch the eye of one of the taxi drivers. I saw a taxi somewhat recklessly drive up out front. I wasn't too anxious to ride with a driver so reck- less, but I had to get there so I jumped in. Imagine my surprise when I saw who the driver was. It was none other than Virginia Midkitf. We made it in time to the airport to see Marilyn make a perfect 3 point landing. VVe four had quite a reunion. Kitty took us to the hotel. VVhen we entered the lobby, who should we see but Donna and Chuck Blake. They decided to leave their farm in their childrenis hands and have a few days Vacation. ' Doc and Toot wanted me to go with them to the football game so I decided to go to the opera first and hear one or two of Dorothy's and Mildred's numbers and then leave although this was some- what 1'ude. I went to my apartment without much time to spare. By the time I got dressed I had only a few minutes to get to the opera. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and hated to leave, but Doc and Toot were waiting so again I was off. We got to the Bowl just in time to see the kickoff. We had a seat on the bench with Coach Jim Morri- Scotty had played several years with the son. Brown's, but then gave it up to become coach of the squad. Between plays we talked about Justus and what a thriving business district it had be- come. At the half I saw the band standing at the far end of the field. Everyone was anxiously await- ing the half-time show but the band didn't come on the field. The crowd was getting restless and then I saw someone with a trombone come running down the iield and get into formation. Yes, it was Geraldine Wise. She had forgotten her music. The band put on a sensational show under 'the direction of Betty Mann. Of course this is done in Betty's spare time. She and Junie were married not long after graduation. She just about decided to reside in Justus, for some unknown reason, but Janie persuaded her to live in Dalton. The game continued. It really was a bang-up game and it ended in a 6-6 tie. After the game we went out on the field with Scottie to meet the other coach. Coming across the field towards us was Angelo, better known as Pro, Vivino. His team had put up a good fight and he and Scotty were both quite proud of their teams. I went back to my apartment to find Mrs. Ritt- Mrs. maier waiting with a. 11111011 needed snack. Rittmaier and I decided that our class had been quite successful. I fell into bed, tired but happy. 13

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The Prophecy What a time I have had the last 'two days, and how Brewster has changed! My position as secre- tary to the President of the VV. Sz L. E., Mr. Fred Harr, is not so simple as I thought it would be. After renewing acquaintances with my boss he really put me to work. The only people I have seen that I know are Bet- ty Price, the switchboard operator and Mrs. Ritt- maier, in whose apartment I am staying. This morning Mr. Harr gave me a list of things that had to be done which included, calling his lawyer, making hotel reservations for the lawyer, and getting more data on job applicants. I had Betty put a call through to New York for Mr. Harr's lawyer. I was surprised to hear the unmistakable voice of Roy Daugherty on the phone, but then I suppose I shouldn't have been because he really acquired experience at arguing while we were in school. We had a nice chat and then got down to business. He said he would get Marilyn Freshour to fly him down immediately and that I also was to get some information for him from the court stenographer. Well, that was another item on my list. I was just leaving to make hotel reservations when the phone rang. It was Marian Lutz. She had learned of my working in town and asked me to come over to her office for she had a surprise for me. She said her office was on the 20th floor of the Building and Loan Tower. I finally arrived at The 2nd Street Hotel where I had to ask to see the manager after the desk clerk refused to make reservations for me. I was mildly shocked when I saw that the manager was Dante Diotale. He took me in his office where Flora Maz- zafferri was busy at her job of secretary. Dan said he was careful not to pick someone who was too heavy for his knee. He drove me to the Building and Loan Tower in his Cadillac convertible sedan. I got on the elevator to find the operator none other than Bill Condo. He took me to the 20th floor. I hurried down the hall. On one of the doors was written Call Boys Union, Mahlon Mc- Kee, Pres. and on another Don Gaut, Writer and Essayist. I later heard that Don is well known for his essays and that he and Gloria have traveled extensively lecturing. A I went in one door, but when I saw hair dryers, I was making a hurried retreat when I was stopped by a familiar voice. It was Myra Rock. She was the head of the beauty salon and had working for her Nona Keneaster. Nona worked part time so she and Lee could buy new furniture for their home. Myra told me Dorothy Melson and Mildred Radic were co-starring in the opera Carousel that night and I should go to the opera house if I possibly could. 12 I went on down to Lutz's office. I went in and saw a cute little brown haired boy standing there. He didn't make much of an impression on me until Marlon Kibler stepped out from behind the door. I realized that Marion must have married Deacon after all. Marian Lutz and I had quite a long talk. Of course we did quite a lot of reminiscing and I was anxious to hear about some of our other class- mates. I learned that Donna McGrann was tour- ing the country showing shorthand pupils how to take shorthand correctly and also at a great rate of speed. Mary Caveslio had been with her doing the same with the typewriter but the inevitable will happen and she and John Bucky Burcaw were united in holy matrimony. Mary Alice Betti- lyon is a nurse at Brewster City Hospital. Anna Mae Burcaw and Herb are living in Justus but plan to take a trip through Virginia and Kentucky. Anna Mae is well-known in social circles for her parties. Ruth Lechnar and Dick are living happily on the North Side. Hoping to see them again, I took my leave and boarded the trolley to good old B. H. S. When I entered the historic old building the bells rang for classes to change. I saw some pupils come quietly walking oi-'somewhat marching down the hall. I thought I was in the wrong building, but then a group of what looked to be Seniors came clammer- ing down the hall and I knew then it was B. H. S. I went into the office and found Antoinette Manello behind the desk. She was helping Superintendent Paul Steiner until he could find some capable office workers in the school. She had just returned from Cherry Point where she had been living with her husband, Vincent Donahoe. Vince was supposed to follow her shortly. I asked if she knew of any teachers beside Steiner out of our intelligent class. She told me she heard some of the pupils say some- thing about having Mary Schwab as shortand and typing teacher at night school. Of course we all expected Mary to become a teacher. Antoinette told me also, that Beverly Swihart is Dean of Women at Wooster College and then she sent me to advanced algebra class. I found Steiner quite lavishly giving out make- up work. He reprimanded two pupils severely when they asked to be excused from class. He told me he cou1dn't understand why pupils thought they should get out of class. I asked him for refer- ences for several applicants and then of course we got to talking about old times. I asked more about Marilyn Freshour. I was interested in knowing why she took up flying. He said she picked up flying because she had to spray the fields on her farm. Talking about Toot reminded me of Rosie Frailly. I learned that Rose is living in Michigan with her World War II sailor. I understand that

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Class Will XVe, the Senior Class of 1946, City of Brewster, State of Ohio, being of sound mind, do make and publish this our last will and testament. I, Mary Alice Bettilyon, will my ability to keep my weight down to Rodley Nichols. I, Charles Blake, will my technical knowledge to future science students to be used to confuse the teachers. I, Anna Mae Burcaw, will my technique with the superintendent to Bob Condo. k I, John Burcaw, will my neat hair to Wayne Kil- gore. I, Mary Caveslio, will my quietness to Andy Con- dispoti. I, Roy Daugherty, will my ability to argue to Mrs. Barrett. I, Dante Diotale, will my hair to Mr. Vvalker. I, Janice Fowler, will my personality to the Freshmen girls to be used to get their men. I, Rose Frailly, will my athletic ability to future girl basketball teams. I, Marilyn Freshour, will my interest in sports to Wilda Koth. I, Donald Gaut, will my voice to Tom Kerby to be used to lure t11e girls. I, Fred Harr, will my interest in the north-side to Paul Burkett. I, Theresa Hribar, will my ability to get sailors to Betty Hayes. I, Marilyn Ivey, will my interest in the Navarre boys to Carol Ernst. I, Nona Keneaster, will my ability to get my way to the Junior Class. I, Marian Kibler, will my ability to make noise to Tony Vivino. I, Ruth Lechner, will my ability to worry to Nona Keith. I, Marian Lutz, will my ability to direct people to Miss Atkinson to be used to produce better plays. I. Antoinette Manello, will my neatness to Ellen Whittaker. I, Betty Mann, will my ability to twirl a baton to Margaret Liguras. I, Flora Mazzaferri, will my height to Irwin Gibbons. I, Donna McGrann, will my eyes to Betty Conkle. I. Mahlon McKee, will my physique and jalopy to Joe Horvath. I, Dorothy Melson, will my hair to Everett Ver- non to be used in place of peroxide. I, Virginia Midkiff, will my ability to drive a car to Junior Myers. ' I, James Morrison, will my reputation as a glam- our boy to Jim Condo. I, Betty Price, will my good humour to Russell Wilsoii. I, Mildred Radick, will my voice to Mr. Gatchell to be used to shout at his classes. I, Myra Rock, will my persistence in trying to get a man to Almeda Waller. I, Mary Schwab, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Bob Pattison. I, Paul Steiner, will my ability to play Euchre to Bob Frailly. I, Beverly Swihart, will my ability to write es- says and poems to the future English classes. I, Angelo Vivino, will my ability to talk fast to Gary Warstler. I, Phyliss Webb, will my hair to Irma Woods. I, Donna Wentliiig, will my love of the country to Leroy Arney. I, Geraldine Wise, will my ability to play the trombone to Joe Diotale. Signed, sealed, and attested by Paul Steiner. Witnessed by The Boiler Room Gang. - 14