Central High School - Centralia Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

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JUNE CLASS WILL page twenty two wind-blown bob to Marge Webb. I, Barbara Ratkos, do leave my petite figure to Betty Perrin. I, Virginia Redmond, do bequeath my collection of souvenirs in locker 135 to an Freshie with ambitions of becoming a junk dealer. We, Marguerite Rehmus and Martha Rechlin, do leave memories of our unfailing friendship, and do cheerfully bestow our knack of getting out of classes to roam the halls on that envious trio—Bob, Clark, and Ed. I, Florence Reviere, do leave my demure demeanor to Marge Hand. I, Melba Rose, do leave my picture in the Annual for all to see and admire. I, Margaret Rosenbrock, do bequeath the memory of “just a good little girl”. I, Mildred Sansburn, do have my job in the Cafeteria to any hungry freshie. I, Mary Belle Saunier am leaving well enough alone and am taking my leave while I have a chance. I, Evelyn Schmidt, do leave the memory of my big blue eyes and ready smile to Miss Clancy. I, Frances Schnople, do leave my quiet and unobtrusive ways to those boisterous freshies, who are badly in need of them. I. Dorothy Scott, am leaving in a hurry to join Frank. We, Esther Schroeder and Marjorie Kopec, do leave our ability to find a joke in anything to all serious-minded people. I, Ann Schultz, do will my locker to some careful junior who will remember to shut it. I, Eva Soper, having picked up a litt’e bit of all the branches of learning, find that I must take it all with me if I want to graduate. I, Corinne Snogren, do leave my ambi tion to study to Sis Rackstraw. I, Sally Sovereign, do leave the memory of my gracious and dignified self. I, Luella Spangler, do leave my “School girl complexion” to all those “Cosmestically” inclined. I. Helen Stange, do bequeath my sweet, innocent look to Marjorie Finn I, Doris Stewart, do leave 50c in Senior Treasury. What more do you want7 I, Mary Stewart, leave nothing but my memory—and I can scarcely afford to lose that. as student director to any future assistants in Mr. Oman ’s dramatic productions. I, Dorothy Warne, do leave my green beret to anyone with Irish tendencies. I, Beatrice Pomeroy, do leave my place in Schulte-United’s to Ruth Gaffr.ey. I, Elaine Hartz, do leave my formula “how to become a perfect blonde” to Louise French. I, Jane Nickless, do leave nothing, as the rest of the gang is leaving me. I, Virginia Natsis,, do bequeath my position as Chief Assistant to Miss Webb to one who deserves it—Adeline Thorson. I. Margaret Loessel, do bequeath my black curly locks to Elaine Hause. I, Jessie Logie, do leave my slim figure to Muriel Adams. I, Elizabeth Menne, do leave nothing as Johnnie is going with me. I, Irma Meier, having caused enough trouble, am departing with a sigh. J I. Louise Mueller, do leave my athletic abilities to Ruth Wilson. I, Margaret Legatz, do b.queath my sweet and mannerly ways to Jack LaBreck. I, Georgia O’Hara, am fleeing before anyone catches me—Gcod-bye! I, Louise Jacques, having decided to be graduated from Central, am leaving school. I, Harriet Vink, do leave my theory that a man in the dark is worth two in the light.—is that not enough? I, Wilma Waters, do leave my musical talents to any appreciative Freshie—if such exist. I, Ruth Zink, last but not least, being most generous of spirit, do leave my heartfelt affections to all. Finnally, we nominate and appoint the sponsors of our class, Miss Ballamy and Mr. Garlcck, to be the executors of this our last will and testament. And now, we, the June Class of 1931, do hereby set our hand and affix our seal to this document in the presence of the following witnesses: MARTHA RECHLIN VIRGINIA NATSIS WILLIAM MERRITT VELMA PRASHCAN GERALD WILKIE JOE WILEY I, Ethel Vallender, do leave my ability

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page twenty-one dious disposition to Dorothy Sovey. We, Ethelyn and Evelyn Gilroy, do leave our sweet simplicity to those noisy juniors. I, Florence Gessler, do leave my “vamp-ish ways” to Gladys Quast. 1, Eleanor Adams, do leave my fondness for football players—particularly Barney— to Eleanor Rhemus. I, Rosina Booth, do leave my “gift of gab” to Janet Carver. I, Mary Guenther, do bequeath my ability as a stenographer to any amb!tiuos Fre-shie. I, Miriam Belknap, do leave my active tongue to Garrett Hadcock. I, Elizabeth Berry, do leave my musical talents to Marie Brams. I,Gertrude Brookmyre, do leave my quiet ways to Frieda Schram. I, Mary Harriet Charters, do bequeath my long tresses to Georgia Washington. I, Frances Bambard, do leave my innocent airs to Mary Jane Ready. I, Sylvia Croteau, am taking my noisv ways with me, to the relief of the faculty. I, May Fontonelli, do bequeath my queenly carriage and graceful poise to Valerie Wylie. 1, Marie Grey, do bestow upon Andrew Karpus my quiet manners and gentle breeding. I, Ruth Forbes, do leave my dignified carriage to Ida Smith. I, Beulah Bishop, do bequeath my freckles to Pat Sowers. 1, Faye Greenstein, do leave my active tongue to all those unfortunates who never know what to say. 1, Alice DeGanton, do leave behind me the memories of myself. I, Jessie Jcnes, do bequeath my crushes on anything masculine to Katherine Craves. I, Edythe Lieberman, do bequeath my place in Agathcs to Joe Kinney. I, Mabel Pake, do leave my sister to the care of the students and the faculty. I, Iva Oviatt, do leave my place on the swimming and diving team to Doris Mueller. I, Gladys Matuszewski, do bequeath my long hair to Maxine Bucholz. I, Carlie Marston, do bequeath, to the school the memory of what the “Baker crowd” can say about me and my boy friend during fifth hour lunch. I, Lucille Loree, do bequeath Gary Coop- JUNE CLASS WILL er’s picture to some Freshie who has a secret passion for him. I, F'rieda Haarer, do bequeath my quiet and mannerly ways to Sally Jar.e Brown. 1, Edna Heglund, do bequeath my studious ambitions to Marian Smith. I, Ruth Hedman, do leave my weakness for the opposite sex to Alice Zingg. 1, Myrtle Johnson, do leave my tall figure to Betty Baker. I, Helen Lockwood, do bequeath my great ability in math to Allan Hayes. I, ‘Myrtle Martin, do leave my ability to do shorthand to Loretta Kist. I, Maureen Lcll, do bequeath my blond hair to Barbara Becker. I, Ruth Meisel. do bequeath my Spanish vocabulary to Harriet Porter. I, Marguerite Meyer, do bequeath my place in the N. P. U. to any freshie who happens to be a commercial student. I, Peggy Pearsall, do leave my dramatic ability to any future leading lady of a Senior play. I, Lulu Poole, do bequeath my auburn locks to any freshie who craves for them. I, Margaret Hughes, do leave my friend. June Anthony, to the mercies of the school. I, Margaret LaBerge, do leave my place in the Girl Reserves to Mid Davis. I, Pauline Pletzke, do leave my place as candy girl in Kresge’s to that sweet little girl —Helen Price. I, Eunice Strevel, lo leave my infectious giggle to Miss Howe. I, Ethel Whitney, do leave my position in the Ne Plus Ultra to someone with nothing to do. I, Helen Weston, do leave my reputation as a scholar and my position in Agathos to Pete Murchison. I, Matilda Williams, do bequeath my charming smile and happy disposition to someone who doesn’t know how to have a good time. I, Beatrice Williston, do leave my knowledge and experience w ith Boy Scouts to anyone interested in the same. I, Leona Wispinter, do leave my blonde curly locks to anyone with the price of a permanent. I, Loretta Schroeder, do leave my red hair to be the crowning glory of some lucky Freshie. I, Velma Praschan, do leave my chic

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CLASS PROPHECY CLASS OF JUNE 1931 Among the papers of the late Mr. P. M. Keen, principal for many years of Bay City Central High School, was found a letter writ-tea by Miss Julia H. Beese and dated June 19, 1951. Hearing that this letter contained valuable information concerning the members of the illustrious Class of June, 1931, Mr. Harold Elbinger, a former class reunion enthusiast, immediately procured the document in order to read its contents at the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of the graduation of his class, which event he had planned a year before the class was graduated. The letter was as follows: Mr. Phillip M. Keen 409 N. Walnut St. Bay City, Michigan Dear Sir: For the last five years I have been endeavoring to find out what has become of each of the members of the Class of June, 1931, which I still consider the most talented and most promising class that Central has ever had the honor of graduating. I completed my delightful task last week, and am sending you the results of my work, in which I am sure you w ill be greatly interested. Edward Martin has become a very sue cessful poker player. His early training w’as secured in Mr. Ten Eyck’s Salesmanship Class. From the start secured in “The Amateurs”, a Council of Thirty production, Wesley Timm has become universally famous foi his ability to take feminine parts in stage productions. Birdsey Learman has been touring the world since graduation in an attempt to solve the Council of Thirty’s favorite debate question, “Are Girls Human Beings?” He very emphatically says, “No”. Lawana Burley has become internationally famous as a woman aviator, and is going to attempt a non-stop flight from the North Pole to the South Pole. Stephanie Ceglarek is now running a dancing school. She caused Mr. Kahn a great deal of w’orry. May Fontinelli, after a great deal of hard work, has taken Miss Clancey’s place in the Commercial Department of Central High School. Yes, she can be sarcastic and personal. Mary Guenther is employed to gather information for “Who’s Who” by the Knows All Book Company. Wilma Hammond is private secretary to the President of the United States. Edna Heglund, after working eight years at the S. S. Kresge and Company, left her position to start a barb cue stand just outside the thriving town of Essexville. Mary Craves is Ringlirg Bros, most daring trapeze performer. Helen Lockwood is helping Niles to manage a large A. P. store in Crump. Virginia Natsis is running a Stocking Repair Shop in connection w th her uncle’s Shoe Repair Store. Miriam Belknap and Melba Rosa are nurses at the new Dog and Cat Hospital in Bay City. Mildred Sansburn holds the position of manager of the cafeteria at Central. Beatrice Pomeroy, after an extensive study of salesmanship, is trying to secure subscriptions to magazines to work her way through college. Francis Barnett, making practical use of his Spanish, has a job in SpAn sharpening swords for bull fights. Howard Bissland, the famous agriculturist, has produced potatoes that grow on apple trees in the w inter. Velma Praschan has sold the secret of her permanent wave to the Wildroot Co. and is now living in comfort. Evelyn Schmidt, after an extensive diet, is no longer visible to the human eye. Wylna Waters is organist at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Jerry Levine is one of Bay City’s most successful merchants. He is the proprietor of the Wenonah Park Fruit House. Marjorie Kopec and Esther Schroeder. are running a home for orphan children. Mabel Pake is now' assistant director of plays in the Essexville High School. Helen Stange has taken the place of Anna Pavlowa in Paris. She is said to excel Madame Pavlowa. Howard Brown, after years of work on Central's stage crew, has a job replacing