Calexico High School - La Aurora Yearbook (Calexico, CA)

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SllENll4IDlQ 'U miss limoiwoirmnailni-cv CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN LUMBRERAZ ELECTED! Draft's famous four-ring circus has arrived in town and is packing in the crowds. Some of the most outstanding attractions are offered by Louise Rubidoux, world famous fortune teller, and Joy Harper, the strong woman, better known as Power House to her friends. Gloria Hosea, beautiful and fearless performer, is adding many Calexico people to her list of fans by her magnificent exhibition of lion-taming. Stately, lonely Reba Burchett is the agile tight-rope walker. Lena Mora, former hotel owner, is the one and only lady wrestler. Last but not least comes Mordecai Daily, stalwart sword swallower. It is claimed that this is Draft's best show in ten years. BROADWAY PLAY SUCCESS The recent play presented on Broadway, titled The Cop Had Flat Feet or The Case of the Bark- ing Dogs, was a. tremendous success. The well- known actor, Ernest Alcala, played the part of the ccp who falls madly in love with a notorious gun- moll, daughter of an underworld monarchg Roland Smith, who is a famous seller in Coal and Water Nylons, which miraculously f'?l turn out to be Rayons. In the ensuing fight between the gangster and the hero-cop, the latter is killed and the former sent to prison. His daughter, Armida Moreno, goes into a convent in an effort to forget her tragic life. Do you wish to achieve grace in your riding? If so, try Eric Rice's Riding Academy. We use shock absorbing rubber horse shoes, sponge padded saddles fglue furnished upon requestl, and many of the other new safety devices. 55.00 an hour-With Instructor, 510. i i After a long and active campaign, Emma Lum- breraz was voted to the presidency of the widely known W. G. S. C. fWomen's Gossip and Sarcasm Clubl. In her inaugural speech, Miss Lumbreraz told the club she was very pleased and that she would do everything in her power to uphold the reputation and ideals of the club. The first question Miss Lumbreraz brought be- fore the club was the problem of raising money for the support of young, up and coming Greek wres- tlers, this being Miss Lumbreraz' pet like. The president says she owes all her success to Mr. Spud, her manager. WORLD FAMOUS AVIATRIX CRASHES Famous aviatrix, Bertha Lucero, crashed in the jungles of South Africa. Miss Lucero was flying to meet her wealthy and famous South American fiancee, who owns several toffee plantations. In her appeal for help over her plane radio, which fortunately was not damaged, Miss Lucero's words were, quote: Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid their party. NEW DRIVE-IN The new and novel drive-in, Tres Frijoles, had 2. successful opening night. Delicious and tasty burnt beans are the main feature. Co-owners are Socorro Vaca and Ann Castellanos, with lovely Margarita Bojorquez as head waitress. This place promises to be one of the popular spots of the town. PAULA URENA'S DRESS SHOP Home of Hour Glass Dresses SUITS FORMALS AFTERNOON DRESSES Special Sales on Saturdays Paula Urena, Mgr. Melida Lopez, Ass't Mgr. BLIND DATE AGENCY Tall, Blonde, Short, Dark Orders 9:30-10:30 Special Rates to Navymen PROPRIETORS: Josefine Burt Mary Louise Gomez. Eva Delci.

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llU1AhllLllEXll IUIO llUllHllIlQllDNIIIIIIZIILIE EARL LINHOLM, Editor Volume XV. Thursday, Iune 7, 1955. No. 143. CI-IARLENE MANDRAPA XVINS AGAIN . . . Calexicds pride and joy came in first yesterday in the Kentucky Auto Derby. It was a tense mo- ment, the cars sped down the last lap, and slowly Mandrapa crept up. She passed the third, second and then the first car and raced through to claim the World's Championship Title. In her speech to the newsmen, Miss Mandrapa said that she owed her success to the famous Heber Avenue Speed- way, where she practiced as a child. KIDNAPPING CASE CLOSED . . . Not guilty! With an evident sigh of relief, the jury brought in the verdict of the Geering Kid- napping Case. Mary Geering, the defendant, was accused of kidnap- ping the well-known Roberts' baby. She was first booked on a cradle snatching charge, but was later released for lack of incriminating evidence. Said Mary, when she heard the verdict, I've been framed. CRAZY VVOMEN . . . Hallie McGaughy, noted psycho- logrst, has been declared insane tonight by a noted physician aft- er trying to clear the mental ill- ness of Mary Kubler. Mary is the famous concert pianist who sud- denly seized a desire to fly to Mars. Last night Hallie and Mary were found trying to get Mary's piano and I-lallie's dog, Elmer, aboard the rocket ship. PES. For your information, They didn't succeed! NEW' SINGER IS A SENSATION . . . A newly added attraction at the Panchito Club is that sensational new singer of popular songs, Jack- ie tWoonatra1 YVil1iams. He sings to Betty Lockard's hot swing band. The club has been packed with bobby sockers striving to get a glimpse of Woonatra. An ambu- lance had to be called in last night when two girls fainted while he was singing I Don't Want to Love You . BETTY KIMBRELL MATRIMONIAL BUREAU ARE YOU LONELY? DO YOU LONG FOR COMPANIONSHIP? IF SO IOIN OUR LONELY HEARTS' CLUB WE GUARANTEE MATRIMONY WITHIN 30 DAYS READ WHAT MR. EDWARD COLE, OF HOGWASH. OKLA. SAYS ABOUT OUR CLUB: Dear Madam: When I joined your Lonely Hearts' Club, I was a sad, disillusioned character. I answered your adver- tisement and immediately found the person for whom I had been waiting. I am now a changed man. My wife, my 15 children, and I owe' our happiness to your club. Yours truly, EDWARD COLE. W QUINTS BORN TO FORMER I C.I'.H.S. FOOTBALL QUEEN . . Calexico is the talk of the na- tion this week due to the birth of quintuplets to Mr. and Mrs. James Adkins. Mrs. Adkins is the former Gloria Lee Worthy, Football Queen of '45. The quintuplets were all boys and have been named Billy Myers, Walter Anderson, Adam Schindel- ar, Kenny Addudell, and Noland Harvey Adkins. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. ' BUT! I Have you tried Poulter's Little Liver Pills? SINGER TI-IREATENED . . . Christie Flambures, popular Torch Singer at the Stork Club, yesterday received an anonymous note threatening her life, The let- ter is believed to have been sent by her ardent pursuer, Albert Ru- bidoux, who recently replaced Johnny Weismuller in his well- known role as Tarzan. Delia Ca- bral, world famous detective who is known to always get her man, has been called in to find the whereabouts of this would-be mur- derer. Florence Olsen, that famous Powers Girls model, has signed a 50 year contract with Monogram Pictures. Her first picture will be, Women of the Streets. She was discovered by that Always on the Job talent scout, Virginia Pereyra. Miss Pereyra started the popular actress Juanita Goff fJoan lDavis, Jr.J on the road to star- I dom.

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ii is ii ip ie IU ILA sf s NW ii it it VVe, the class of 1945, being in full possession ofa crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. To the dear faculty, we give and bequeath a sweet and unbroken succes- sion of restful nights and peaceful dreams now that we are leaving. To the Iuniors, we leave hopes fjust hopesl of being as capable and fahemj profound seniors as we are. To the Sophomores, we leave our talkative and very impressive ways. We are sure that they can make good use' of them. To the Freshmen, we leave our outstanding school spirit and our gusto for undertaking the impossible things to do. I, Ernest Alcala, leave my height to Bobby Press. I, Roberta Bell, leave my vitamin pills to Ierry Reed. I, Margarita Boiorquez, leave my sweet smile to Blanca X 61 Rosa Prieto. I I, Reba Burchett, leave my small, petite body to Iackie I gg Byer. ' Lvl I I, Iosephine Burt, leave my flirtatious ways to all the A future Sophomore girls. if Z I, Delia Cabral, leave my ability to laugh at my own C: corny jokes to Mr. Linholm. I, Ann Castellnnos, leave my demure way to Iosephine Medina. I, Edward Cole, leave my girl to her sister Clara fcareful with herll I, Mordecai Dailey, leave my coy little walk to Lupe Servin. I, Eva Delci, leave my aspirate tone' of voice to Irma Garcia. I, Christie Flambures, leave my ability to sing torch songs to Paula Williams. I, Mary Geering, leave my book 'AI'Iow to Strut to lean, Betty, and Iackie. I, Iuanita Goff, leave my pussy cat gossip to Norma Aceves. I, Mary Louise Gomez, leave my unending desire to stay true to the Navy to Armida Burt.