Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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The CHAR HI AN S€NIORS 1940 Wanda Scott—Gfrls'Athletic Association 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Honor Banquet l. Interdas» Sports 2, 3. 4: Junior Uramali -8 1. Trea . 1; Uural Students 3, l; Scifltcf Club 1: Speed writer 3. 4, Vfcc- pres. 4; Travel Club 3. 4. Trea . 4. Dale Shumaker—Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; V Club I. 2. 3. 4. K. K. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 2. 3, 4. Honor Banquet 3; Interda » Sport 2, 3, 4. Orange A Blink 4: Rural Student 3, 4. Stage Committee 3. 4. Track 4. Delton Smith -French Club 2. OranKc A Black I. Jack Smith—Band 2. 3, 4: I'Irkn Vice-pre . I; Football 1. 2; Home Itoom Vice pres. 2; Honor Banquet 1, 2. 4; iranicr A Black 4; ITinter 4. Jennie Lee Smith laimdiiK. Michigan, 2: Glee Club 2. 3; Orante A Black 4. Dorene Snok»—Assembly Committee 4. Charhian Staff 4. Cl » Sec. 2. Girl Reserve 3. •; u e-pres. 4; (ilee Club 1, 2. 3, dome Boom VI» ••-prejc. 3; Honor Banquet 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; orange A Black 4. Speedwriters 3; Travel Club 1, 2; (juill and Scroll 4. Raymond Snyder Basketball 2, 3, 4; • C Club 1. 2, 3. 4. Football I, 2. 3. «. Hl-Y 4, ice-prea. 4; Home Room Vne-pre . 2; Orange 4 Black 4: Trac k 1, 2. 3. 4. James Spaniolo Baseball 1. 2. 3, Co-ca|»tain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Co- captam 4: ”C Club I. 2. 3. Trea . 4; Charhian Staff 4; Class Ire». 3; Vlce-pre . 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hl-Y 4; Home Boom Vice-I res. 4: Honor Banquet 1,2,3.4. Interclass Sports 3.4. Mixer Chairman 4; Orange A Blac k 4: Science Club 1; Student Council 1.3; Track 4; Travel Club 2. 3. Betty Sparks Class Queen 2. Class Vice-pres. 1. Trea . 3; Drum Major 1. 2. 3. 4. Home Boom Pres. 2. 3. Se .-Treas. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3; Interdiis» Sports 1, 2. 3; Mixer Committee 4. «peretta 2. Russell Spotte—F. F. A. 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. I; Rural Student» I. 2. 3. 4. Clarence Squibb Baseball 2. I. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. C Club 2, 3, 4. I res. 4. Footllghteers 2. Glee Club 1. 2; Hall Committee 4. HI- 3, 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3, 4; Student Council 2. 4; Tennis; 3. 4; Travel Club 2. LaDonna Stacey—Band 4; Hire Club 2, 3; orange A Black 4; Travel Club 1. 2. Lyle Sterling -Faton Rapid», Michigan, I; Band 2. 3, 4; C” Club 4; Football 3. 4; «Ilee Club 3; Hl-Y 3, 4; Interda»» Sports 2. 3; Orange A Black 4; Tennis 3. 4. Byron Stockwell— Band 1. 2, 3. 4; InttrcllU» Sports 2. 3. 4; Orange A: Black 4. Glendale Strickland Donna Sutherland Uafwl 3. I. Operetta 2. 4. Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 1; Saved writers 3, l; Travel Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Audrey Tanner—«Irnnd I .edge, Michigan. 1. 2. Band 3. I. Orange A Blac k 4. Roberta Thornton— ’nmp Fire Girls 2: «Ilee Club 1, 2. I. 4. Honor Banquet 1. Operetta 2. I; Orchestra 1. 2. 4; Silence « lub l; Travel Club 2. Neal Tomlineon F. F. A. 3, I; «Ilee Club 1. 2, 3, 4. 1‘re . 4. Honor Banquet 2. Junior I lay 3; Operetta 2. 4; Orange A Black 4. Rural Students 4. Lee Vierk-F. F. A 2, 4; «Ilee Club 4; Interdas» Sport 3; Operetta 4. Orange A BU k 4. Merna Vher—Honor Banquet 1; Orange A Black 4; Speedwritens 4; Travel Club 2. Fred Wieting Lansing, Michigan, 2: Baseball 3. I. Basketball 3. 4; Boxing Club 3. 4; C Club 3. t. Sec. 4. Football 3. 4; Home Boom Pres. 4; Honor Banquet 3, I; Interdas» Sports 3. 4; Stage Manager 3. 4. Tenni» 3. 4; Track 3. 4. Philip William —Band 3. 4. Footltghleers 3. 4: Hl-Y 4; Honor Ban- quet 3. 4. Orchestra 4; Science Club 1, 2; Travel Club 3. Marian William»—«Ilee Club 1. 2. 3; Honor Banquet 1. 2. Operetta 2; orange A Black I; Speedwriters I; Travel Club 1. 2. Lee Willi —Ba»ketl all 2; Cheer Leader 3. Honor Banquet 1; Inter- da » Sport 4; ««range A Black 4. Carroll Wilmore—Baseball 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2; Orange A Black 4. Done Winslow «I lee Club 2, 3, 4; Home Boom Pres. 2: Honor Ban- quet I; Operetta 2. 4; Travel Club 4. James Wood—Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Footllghteem 4; F. V. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Trea» 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Hl-Y 3, 4; Interdas» Sport 3. 4; Operetta 2. 4; Travel Club 1. 2. Helen Yaw—Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Honor Banquet 3; Librarian 3. 4; operetta 2; Travel Club 2. 3. Frederick A. Young—Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Charhian Staff 4; Hi-Y 3. 4. See.-Trea . 4; «Trchestra 3, 4; Travel «dub 2. ((( 7 )))

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ChARHl S€NIORS 1940 Gayle Magoon—F; Justine Malcuit— Jack Mate—Bane Margaret McUmber—Ban Glee Clui» 1. J, 3: Oorothy Mellor—Glee Clu Junior Michael—Ultra! SI Kathleen Mikesell- J; FootliKhteci Vada Miller - Julianne Morey I |»re». 4; Honor 'luh 1; Travel Howard Newsome • 3. 4; Ciana I re», tee 4: Football 2. Home Itoom I re» 3. 4: Junior I lav tlon 3: Kura! Sti 4; Travel Cluli 2. Marian Noe- Jean Odell Interelii Lyle Olmstead Roger Peck—Athl Itura I Student Jane Peters -Can Pi Mil lik.' It t r . Eleanor Raymond tinn 3' ij|r| t « Banquet 1. 2. Eunice Riddle—Cl Lester Roberts I Gloria Rounsville— Honor Banquet Elizabeth Royston Virginia Royston ver 3; «.lee lul» 2. 3; Hl-Y tquet 2. 3. 4; I ttten la»» S|»n tor 4: OrnnKe A Black 4: nr Vice-ore ». student Com» quet 1; iperetta • e» 4; Glee Cluli •k 4; Travel Club ■ea». 3; C Irl He»erv« i Sec. -Tri a». 2: Ho Innl..r Fla iy j; M d|] and Scroll ne Hoorn iral b in .’I Honor Banquet 1. ( )

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The CHARHIAN S€NIORS Reunion Attracts Life’s Reporters LIFE has been extremely interest- ed in the activities and occupations of those graduating from Charlotte high in 1940 especially in Homer Al- lison Braden, our president of the United States and his cabinet, his judicial branch, and ambassadors, all of whom are graduates from the class of 40. Never before In history has there been such un outstanding group of people. They have surpass- ed all others In Intellect. (’redit should Ik given to Roger Peck, the world’s fastest typist, who typed the 107 invitations in ten min- utes and also to Jack Mate, whose hotel was loaned to the alumni for its celebration. The following article was taken from the pages of the New York Sun: MEETS AT WALDORF-ASTORIA Last evening. in the Waldorf- Astoria hotel, was the scene of the reunion of the graduating class of1 1940. Jack Mate, owner of this hotel, was host to the 107 alumni and Kath- leen Mikesell. his secretary, acted as hostess. The party started at 7 p. m. and lasted until the wee hours of the next day. President Braden was present with all of his cabinet members who were: Helen Yaw. secretary of state: Car- roll Wllmore. secretary of treasury: Richard Goodrich, secretary of war; Raymond Snyder, attorney-general: Jack Smith, post-master general: Lyle Sterling, secretary of navy; Frederick A. Young, secretary of agriculture; Glendale Strickland, sec- retary of commerce: Margaret Me- Umber secretary of labor. Hazel Bum- for. Moe’s” private secretary, also accompanied him. Max Bottomley. owner of Bottom- ley’s Better Bed Blankets, was seen conversing with Audrey Tanner, of Tanner’s Tea Co. over the new tax Issue Our two outstanding sportswomen of the year. Olive Forell. national figure-skating champion and Eltnn Klulss. Olympic skier, held a round- table discussion with Countess Ocountskle the former Barbara Dell). Helen Grimes, prominent stock- holder. Maynard Davidson, endurance marathon dancer, and Blanche Green, owner of the Kentucky Derby, on the question of “Should Women Take Over the Government? The Misses Jane Peters. Gloria Beebe, and Eleanor Raymond, who have Just returned from Australia, where they were studying the native bushmen. were questioning notable Lucille Goldman (our 20th Century Shakespeare and author of the Rais- ins of Wrath”) on how to write a novel successfully. Marlon Williams and Mema Viler, famous women de- tectives. solved the second Lindbergh case. Mayor Clarence Betts, of New York, was busy engaging Junior Michel’s and Helen Akas’ new vau- deville show for the 1960 World’s Fair. June Burchfield, the featured star of their show, gave her own in- terpretation of how the Charlotte Alma Mater should be sung, according to jump style. HOLD IMPORTANT POSITIONS Commissioner John Allen Caughey. U. S. A. commissioner of Philippines; William Amiss, lecturer on physical culture: Arleta Austin, head waitress at the Waldorf; Nelson Clark, deep sea-diver, were held spell-hound while Alberta Goff, tea taster for Tanner’s Tea Company, related her many excit- President Howard Newsome Vice-President Raymond Snyder Secretary Bethel Keefer Treasurer Helen Grimes ing and thrilling experiences while tasting tea. Supreme court judges: James Bur- ner (chief-justice). Dorr Love. Gayle Magoon. Lyle Olmstead. Dolton Smith. Dodge Williams. Russell Spotts. Lee Vlerk. and Lee Willis, were so enthusiastic over the subject of un-American slot machines, that they forgot about the rest of the re- union and alumni and held a debate among themselves. Hazel Adams found herself In the lime-light when she told of her daring expedition of flying around the world twice with only one stop. Just before completing her second flight. Hazel stopped in Africa for the Misses Wil- ma Barnes and Dorene Snoke. The two girls were exploring the African jungles. Before continuing her jour- ney to the States, she picked up Martha Bryan in Brazil. Martha is the sole owner of Bryan’s Bar-B-Q Beef . The trip was then completed In record time and the four girls came to the party. Mrs. VanderBanderbank (the for- mer Shirley Bring and soclullte. whose daughter Shirley Jean, was recently judged the season’s most populnr debutante) and the Misses Maxine Britten (dean at Smith College) and Betty Bruce, lecturer for the return of longer skirts and no make-up. were carrying on a delightful conversa- tion concerning Shirley’s attractive daughter. Miss Bruce, naturally, held the opinion that Shirley Jean’s skirts were too short and that she wore altogether too much make-up. Professor Bud Hammond, doctor of philosophy at Oxford; Virginia Bryan, language teacher at the Uni-| versity of California: Lyle Kane, dramatics teacher at the University of Charlotte: and Professor Max Field, child psychiatrist at Oxford; were busily discussing the activities and college curriculums at their var- ious universities. Professor Field an- nounced a new theory in child train- ing. DINNER SERVED At eight o’clock, dinner was served. The Reverend Kenneth E. Bruce said grace. Conversation ended with the economic situation in Chile and start- ed lively again with the shout. Hey Squibb, pass those rolls! “Isn’t there any butter?” I’d like some water. “Ike” Frace was the only alumnus that didn’t partake of the regular feast, since Ike Is a specialist on concentrated food. His meal consist- ed of a glass of water and two pills. At least his way of eating doesn’t take up much room. After dinner Gordon Cheney (Full- er Brush man) combined his business with pleasure and increased his financial status. The alumni were in such high spirits because of the delicious food (or something) that they each bought a complete set of Fuller Brushes. At the half way mark of the party. Jean Cottrell arrived with her swing orchestra. Cottrell's Cockey Co- quettes”; she furnished lilting music throughout the lurlance of the even- ing. The only accident of the party was when Dale Shumaker, movie pro- ducer. stepped on Eunice Riddle’s formal, while they were dancing. Dorothy Mellor came to the rescue by offering to repair the damaged gown with some of her Threadsble Thread”. Vada Miller, who cut her honey- moon a week short just to get to the party on time, had everyone in hy- sterics when she told of her sensa- tional honeymoon. This Is only Vada’s SEVENTH husband! Vada gave her address as Mrs. Vada Miller Brown Jones Smith White Johnson Youngs Spatoshing. Spatoshing Man- or. Sputoshlng. Utah. She encour- aged all of the MALES to correspond with her. Howard Buck” Newsome, our na- tional orator, who really won the election for Moe” due to his flli- j blistering, gave a lengthy speech on How Amazed I Am . After Buck's” talk. James Wood was urged by everyone to relate his stirring experi- ence when he and his wife (Julianne Morey Wood) were in Egypt digging up mummies. He told of the unique way he met Neal Tomlinson (who! lives on an o?sis). It seems that Jimmy and Neal were both digging for the same mummy on opposite sides of the same pyramid. Neal’s most prized possession is his mum- my Dooley . After this brief Interlude of speech- es. Stanlev Horn, president of the General Motors, who was the chair- man of the program. Introduced Mrs. Robert Cove (the former Leone Had- dlx). She sang several spicy selec- tions accompanied by Jean Cottrell's Coquettes. Prima Donna Beulah Beebe (our international opera star, who sings in 10 different languages) sang several operatic and swing se- lections accompanied by Justine Mal- cult at the piano. Justine is the only woman director to ever direct the New York Symphony Orchestra. A high light in the evening's enter- tainment was when Norman Dodge, movie idol and Nell Clever. U. S. Ambassador to Istanbul, showed movies of themselves while vacation- ing in Madagascar. Gloria Rouns- vllle, famous foreign news commenta- Presidential Message Reminiscing as a senior group, we can recall many occasions of which we are definitely proud. During our first year we sponsored a mixer ami became generally acquainted. As sophomores we took first prize tu the Thanksgiving drive, and repeated this for the next two years. We presented the Junior play and staged the junior prom... They were great events! As seniors we published the year book, and participated In a variety of activities, for we had as our goal a trip. To the succeeding classes we can only advise you to. Look Forward,” work diligently toward a set goal, and then as seniors, you will be able to realize It. Looking ahead as graduates, let us continue our friendships, carry on our ambitions, and use the knowledge we have acquired in order that we may better face the problems we will meet in the future. In conclusion we wish to express our gratitude to Mrs. Marena Kip- linger. Earl Mead, and Jacob Van- Vessem. who have faithfully advised us during our senior year, and the entire faculty who has contributed their help and Inspiration throughout our high school years. HOWARD NEWSOME. President of the Class of ’40. (CLASS CALENDAR (’less Motto..........Ever Ready J Class Colors.....Blue and White J Class Flower............Carnation? Class Trip......... ......June 7S tor. also appeared in the movie as she w’as vacationing there at the same time. It was quite a reunion for Nor- man. Gloria, and Neil, since they had not seen each other since graduation. Following this unusual movie, a short dramatic skit entitled Our Duty” was given by seven of the most tal- ented rlumnae. The cast was com- posed of: Bethel Keefer, operator of a lumber camp: Esther Kelly. Paris dress designer; Elsie Keeney, botan- ist; Julia Ijcwis, editor of the Vogue magazine; Elizabeth Royston. voted Miss America in 1940 and 1960; her sister. Virginia Royston. New York stage actress; and Jennie Lee Smith, artist. The grand finale of the pro- gram was an exhibition of the latest dance craze “Dip ’en Slide”. The dan- cers were: Amos Haigh. superintend- ent of the Charlotte schools; La- Donna Stacey, auto-racer; Robert Huber, owner of “Huber’s Michigan Dairies”; Clarence Hoffner. president of the Detroit National Bank; Donna Sutherland, who has re-written Web- ster’s dictionary and has added 10. 000 words of her own; Garlund Howe, comedy dancer: Betty Sparks, the present day Einstein: Vance J ii-cm. governor of Michigan; Roberta Thornton, discoverer of a lost island; Wanda Scott. Roberta's assistant; and Genevieve Barlond. famous news commentator. Some oddities of the party were: of all the 107 alumni only five mar- ried . . . An unusual event occurred in the political world when Fred Wletlng. Clarence Squibb, and James Spaniolo attended the party. The boys, who were the opposing party In the recent election, forgot their po- litical differences and greeted Pres- ident Braden. Their theory to over- throw the government originated back in 1940 in one of Professor Van’s Civics classes . . During a visit to Switzerland w'here Grace Gonser operates a resort hotel in Lucerne, (Continued on page 18) ((( 8 ))