High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 26 text:
“
CMQSS WBQEQHECY For several years it has been the custom for a few members of each Senior class to devise a prophecy for each of their classmates, foretelling, as closely as possible, in what position each will be found ten years from the year of graduation. In 1950 we see the class of 1940: Eleanor Acker-a prosperous Hartsville farmer's wife. Harlo Atherton, jr.-Leader of Abe's Swingstersf' which received a contract as the hottest band in COWII. Robert Brown-Member of the Canisteo River Coast Guard. Thomas Caple-Still the Little man who wasn't there. Dee Clark-Turning pages for his idol, Rubinoff. Fern Davis--After having traveled from one high school to another finds herself a traveling beautician. Maxine Denhoff-Interior decorator for the Scranton-Keeler Furniture Co. Agnes Drake-Co-proprietor of the Little Shop Around the Corner. Jane Flansburg-Now making good use of her chorus work by singing in Kay Kyser's College. Norma Freeland-To replace Judy Canova in a new musical comedy. Elizabeth Galutia-Still being squired by the Lieutenant of the Hornell Corps of the Salvation Army. Richton Gardiner-Finally accepted the motto Honesty is the best policy.', Bernadine Hall-Sponsoring a matrimonial bureau for the youth of the generation. James Higgins-Appears in his new feature production, Andy Hardy Takes Betty to the Altar. Elsie Hunt-Has found her high school homemaking courses very useful in keeping house for Carl. Lyle Jamison-Settled on a New England chicken farm to see if the chickens appreciate his humor. Lewis Keyes-Has just received a patent on an alarm clock-kicking attachment for getting him out of bed in the morning. Margaret Knight-Leading lady in one of Maxwell Anderson's plays. Charles Meng-A designer of airplanes for the U. S. Air Corps. Paul McCool-Night watchman on the Cornell University Campus. Glee McMindes-Author of a Pulitzer Prize novel. Robert Ordway--Headlines, Maestro Hugo's Protege Takes Over the Band. William Perham-Future Mr. Malaprop continues his one man filibuster. Ardath Phillipson-Missionary to Africa. Jean Plaisted--World's champion in the talking marathon. Belden Pratt-Author of The Manly Art of Courtly Salutation. fCourt jester to you.J Janet Pratt-Telephone operator for the Purdy Creek Branch, and gossip columnist for the Cunisleo Times. Richard Prouty-Singing dishwasher at the Texas Grill. Burr Ripley--just hung his sign, Open for Business, Ripley Woodworking Plant. Eleanor Roe-Stockholder in gas Wells of Steuben County. Francis Scranton-Leisure time adviser to a Sophomore Class. Irving Stephens-Cross-country runner, in order to get to Cameron more quickly. Norma Stewart-District superintendent of the Wesleyan Methodist Churches. Bette Stocum-Director of the newly established Canisteo Children's Home. Mary Stocum-Conducting box socials for the Home Ec. Club. Robert Storm--Class adviser for F. F. A. Anne Tychi-Completed a volume on Origin of the Law of Averages. Christine Vanderhoef--She is South of the Border but not far away QPennsylvaniaJ . Ruth Van Wie-Still waiting for a certain person named Burr. Raymond Wells-Has graduated from college where he majored in Crew. Could it be that he likes to Roe. time Charles Wilder--Between his trumpet, his deer hunting, and his camera, Chuck has still found no for a steady girl. Bertha York-As to the future of Bertha, there's no doubt, Eldon is the only one who ever really did count. Page 22
”
Page 25 text:
“
To Lois Jamison, Ann Tychi's ability to arrange her hair. To Eileen Kernan, Agnes Drake's figure fnot mathematicsj. To Jane Knight, Miss Mattie's ability not to permit anyone to run over her. To Mary Ellen Madison, the very much needed ability to become the teachers' pet. To Marilyn Maxfield, a serious school year so she will graduate. To Jack McCallum, Richton's ability to bluif. To Lewis Milligan, just a little of Bob Ordway's boisterousness to make Lewis a full man. To Jean Norton, Christine's power to get rides to Hornell, so Jean can see Bill more often. To Mildred Oakes, Elizabeth Ga1utia's brains to go with her beauty. To Louise Orvis, the ability to decide between Lewis and Richard. To Eloise Prouty, that certain something that Eleanor Roe has to get a steady. To Pauline Rafford, Chuck Wilder's pass on the Erie so she won't have to console herself in Hornell. To Nelson Ripley, part of his brother's good looks that mows 'em down. To Emily Roe, Glee McMindes' sleepy, quiet temperament to tame her. To Jack Rose, Tommy Caple's farm. - To Carmelita Rowley, Norma Freeland's square dancing ability. To Esther Scott, the artistic abilities of Ann Tychi. To james Sheehan, Bill Perham's ability to express himself. Perhaps Lorene may benefit by it. To Muriel Shinebarger, one of Charles Meng's model airplanes to be used in peddling her brother's papers. To Josephine Stephens, Belden Pratt's skill in tumbling. To Kenneth Stephens, a berth on the All-American football team. To Frances Stocum, a wardrobe of her own, so that she won't have to always borrow Betty's clothes. To Dwight Taylor, Lyle Jamison's humor. To Lorene Travis, some of Ruth Van Wie's mathematical ability. To Margaret Turnbull, an escort to accompany her to basketball games. To Betty Van Allen, the popularity she wants in Hornell circles. To Doris Wambold, vim, vigor, and vitality, obtained by eating Kellogg's All-Bran. To Jack Wambold, box of Ralston to aid in wielding his cello bow. To Virginia Wentworth, Ray Well's stamp collection to add to hers. To Beulah White, Francis Scranton's dancing ability. To Betty Wilkins, an ability like Richton's to make up stories. n To Fred Yanni, Ardath Phillipson's fifteen years to replace his age, so he can play basketball for C. C. S. for three more years. In witness whereof, We have hereunto subscribed our name, the first day of March in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty. ' CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY. We, whose names are hereunto subscribed do certify, that on the first day of March, 1940, the class of nineteen forty, the testators, subscribed their name to this instrument in the presence of each of us, and at the same time, in our presence and hearing, declared the same to be their last will and testament and requested us, and each of us, to sign our names thereto as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we do, hereby, in the presence of the testators and of each other on the said date, and write opposite our names, our re- spective places of residence. U. R. CRAZEY, Crazevill Cemetery. I. M. LOONEY, Canisteo Castletown, Page 21
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
