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

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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.

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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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S ir is ii io ie 'WU Mi sf ss W ii it it Shirley Ioy Harper, leave my powerful batting technique to Iuliet Balderas. Gloria Hosea, leave my Million Dollar Legs to Susie Crum. Betty Kimbrell, leave my tempestuous temperament to Honora Higuera. Mary Kubler, leave unto Shirley Press the sacred trust of defending the Republican party from the' U-no-whos, Betty Lockarcl, leave my saucer of cream to Virginia Carrillo. Melida Lopez, leave my tardy excuses to my brother, Candelario. Bertha Lucero, leave my talent for talking myself out of difficult situations to my sister Grace. Emma Lumbreraz, leave, deeply regretting that l can't take Iohnny Polos with me. Hallie McGaughy, leave, not regretting it in the least. Charlene Mandrapa, leave, taking my corny jokes with me Qyou lucky peoplell Adelina Mora, leave my ability to get along well with everybody to Ieanne Doolittle. Armida Moreno, leave my acting ability to Gene Vremsak. Florence Olsen, leave' my barrel of peroxide to some future blonde. Virginia Pereyra, leave my shape to Bonnie Brown. Eric Rice, leave Paula Ann Williams to limmie Roberts. Albert Rubidoux, leave my place on the football team to Travis Calvin. Louise Rubidoux, leave my ability to get along with Iimmy Geering to Carmen Morlett. Roland Smith, leave C. Ll. H. S. at last! THANK GOODNESSU Paula Urena, leave my quiet ways to Betty Brazie' lhow about using them, Brazie?l Iackie Williams, leave my shyne'ss toward girls to Dave Palmer. Gloria Worthy, leave my ability to get along with Mr. Linholm to Patty Bowling.