Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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The CHARHIAN Madame Zees Predicts Future To Seniors With Aid of Crystal Prophetess Tells All In Frank Letter Dear Seniors: I. Madame Zazelle Zees, crystal Razor of world renown, am about to predict to you. the senior class. With my magic crystal and my mystic powers. 1 shall honestly and fearlessly tell each individual what lies in his future. As 1 gaze into my ball of silver crystal. I behold a mailman deliver- ing his mail in 1966. As I look more closely. 1 see that it is William Wright. U. S. Postmaster General, who is on his vacation but just can’t get away from his work. He is rush- ing up the steps of a modest home and rings the bell. He has a letter in his hand. The scene changes to a cloudy white. Ah! Printing and writing begins to appear. Evidently it is an invi- tation to some event. It reads You are cordially invited to attend the wedding of Madame “X and the Masked Marvel . As the message slowly dissolves another scene begins to form. We are now in the huge and beautifully decorated ballroom of a gorgeous mansion in Hollywood. The room Is crowded with well groomed people seated in rows of chairs. As the pic- ture seems so far away. I. Madame Zees. will, after the fashion of all true prophets and prophetesses allow my spirit to depart from my body and to enter into the misty dawn of the future. Entering through my crystal my spirit comes in contact with many well known faces. But before I have time to make my presence known, my ears catch the sound viberatlons of the beautiful tones of a harp softly playing Men- delssohn's wedding march. Gazing closely upon the countenance of the player. I find that it Is Elaine Keeny. well known pianist and harpist of the Metropolitan Opera House of New York City. At the first strains of the often played melody, a group of young men steps forth and stands waiting, then slowly and sedately. Father William Lowe, priest of the famous St. Peters- burg church of Italy, walks forward with open prayer book. At this very moment the wedding party—the bride and her followers— glide slowly down the aisle and join the group at the altar. The bride’s and bridegroom’s faces are turned away and even with my powers. I have not been able to recognize the young couple. However. In the guests I see many people who are very well known. Over in the corner sits Dorothy Coch- ran and Lloyd Wilmore. Miss Coch- ran. who received her training in Paris, is the celebrated New York designer who designed the bride's grown and Mr. Wilmore. author of the book, What Makes Trousers Sag (Perhaps it’s the bags wearln’ em)’’. designed the bridegroom’s suit. In the center section sits Rosemary Parkhurst Beechler. featured singer in New York's favorite night club. The Blue Morroco. she is talking to Phil Sherman, bandleader of world fame who composed the new type of rhythm called Razzy Dazzo! Near- by sits Bud Beechler. financier, glow-1 erlng while Rosey and Phil talk about—of all things—music! In an SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY other part of the room is June Had- dix. June is that top notch sales- woman who won first place in The World Salesmanship Contest. She is talking to Carroll Stringham. world famous U. S. senator who fillibuster- ed for three weeks. Looks like the fastest talker will win out—but who knows? Nearby sits Mary Helen Cowan, movieland’s cowgirl who scored three smash hits in “Boots”. “Boots. Boots , and More Boots. and I es Bisel. well known feather weight champion and America’s top notch pugilist. Across the aisle reclines vivacious Doris Mason, pianist and composer of the operatic hit Lonely Country Roads in five movements. Arguing in no uncertain terms are Ruth Towns and Byron Walters. Miss Towns is the celebrated playwright of Birds of A Feather. Flock To- gether! Mr. Wallers, head warden of Sing Sing prison, (he worked up the hard way from the chain gang), is protesting against the title. On my right are Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Briggs. Mrs. Briggs, who was Arlene Stanke before her marriage, gave up a brilliant career as a preacher to marry Scientist Briggs. Charles Is interested in the superhuman and is now talking to Charles Rybnikar. superman of the 20th century. In the corner, surrounded by body- guards. sits Baron Von WHrig. famous scientist who has the secret formula for making artificial gild. The bodyguards guarding this multi- millionaire are: Russell Steiuman.. baseball league batter, who is carry- ing a bat; Lowell Shumaker. U. S. | marshal who is a crack shot with a 38 revolver: and Charley Lea. broom salesman. who demonstrates the merits of a broom as protection. Lynn Fowler, who owes his success to the Journalism Carnival, is now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. With him is his famous wife, the for- j mer Frances Higby. soloist on the Day of Rest program. This program also features Rev. I). J. Fields and wife. Louise Griffin, saxophonist. In another part of the room are Martha Snow and Juliette Stucky. Miss Snow invented the toasted ice- cream sandwich in red. white, or blue. Miss Stucky. celebrated horticulturist. | crossed the orchid and the dandelion but hasn’t named the results yet. llamae Lawrence, who studied to become a kindergarten teacher but found her education more suited to high school teaching, is talking to Catherine Cooper, private secretary to President Marilyn Orr. Miss Orr is the first woman president of the U. S. and will be running for her sixth successive term in ’68. The president's bodyguard. Kenney Col-1 IIns. who Is a jujutsu urtlst. Is follow- ing closely upon the heels of the pres- ident. Sitting together is that famous and unique duo quintet composed of Robert Plttinger, Robert Roller. Rob- ert Dunning. Robert Gunnison and Robert Spotts. This group is known as the duo quintet because they sing in ten different voices. Each singer sings in double talk. In another part of the room is Dorain Hettmannsperger. whose talk- ing fingers talked her into a million dollar a week contract with the Raz- zy Dazzo band. Another famous person present is Stanley Burt, cele- brated mural painter and painter of the “Yum Yum! mural In the much talked of restaOrant Cooking Like Mother’s of Hollywood. This res- taurant is owned and operated by Elaine Young. Mary Gregarek. and LaGreta Strickland. The mural was a brainstorm of Ruth Adams, interior decorator. who thought that the mural (which consists of a man eat- ing a large meal) would promote business. I am interrupted from further gaz- ing by a beautiful voice singing I Love You Truly. I look up and find the wedding ceremony over. Mary LeVan Way is rendering the appro- priate song in true heartfelt style. Over in the corner I see Golfer Gor- don Cameron exchanging notes with his attorney. Dwight Haines. In a recent tournament Mr. Cameron won a match from former World's Cham- pion Golfer Dayton Fisher by shoot- ing a nine hole course in six shots. Mr. Fisher is suing Mr. Cameron on the charges of sabotage, espionage, und camouflage believing that same under handed work had taken place. Dale Thornton, who is chief investi- gator of the Robert Donald Haigh Golfers’ Insurance Co.. Inc. (Mr. Fisher carries insurance against loss) is thoroughly mystified. It has be- come necessary to call in U. S. finger- print expert. Milton Backofen to ex- amine the ball; Secret Service agents. William Middaugh. Jack Morris. Robert Northrup. Robert Rauser. and Maurice Cherry; and the militia under General Robert Wagner to as- sist in the various angles of the case. In the press box are Shirley Osborn. Shirley Johnson. Julia Baker. Donis Fletcher, and Audrey Youngs, world’s most famous society editors from the New York Times. Chicago Tribune. Philadelphia Herald. Wilmington Sen- tinel. and Charlotte Republican-Tri- bune. respectively. On my left are Leona Royston. Max- ine Rogers. Delores Wheaton, and Lenore Friar. Miss Royston gives advice to the lovelorn In a column called Often A Bridesmaid. But Never a Bride . Miss Rogers is that famous commercial artist who writes all the adds for that new remedy. Carmen's Little Fever Pills. guar- anteed not to stoop, squat, or squint, by Harold Carmen, retired druggist, j Miss Wheaton and Miss Frair are the well know lady detectives, who al- ways get their men. They were the much publicized captors of: Dick Tharp, who is that well known model for the Hercules Body Builder and who was caught modeling for the company. Reducing in Ten Easy Les- sons ; Howard Thompson, Holly- wood’s favorite singing star who broke his $50 an hour contract with Producer George Howe of the Howe. Howe, and How? Studios; and that one man band whoso landlady protest- ed against his practicing. Raymond Kroodsma. Marjorie Hill and I la Barber, roller skating exhibitionists, are question- ing Robert Gldner, pillow salesman. The girls are learning a new skate number. Maxine Coleman, who is also pres- ent. is the famous female under- taker. who sponsored the make 'em feel at home” project. She believes all people should be natural even after they are dead. For example, she doesn't think a flag pole setter would be able to rest standing up or lying down and that a WPA work- er would look uncomfortable unless he had a shove). Russell Bradley and Harold May- hew. who broke world records In distant running and broad jumping respectively, are recalling mutual ex- periences. Mr. Bradley, so the story goes, broke his record while taking purt in a revolution in Mexico with Mr. Mayhew. They were on foot and Senior President’s Message As we. the graduating class of '41. are altout to pass out the door of Charlotte high school for the last time, many of us who are sentimental look back to the day when we walked into the new high school for the first time. We recall selling candy, spon- soring mixers, and having bake sales to raise money for the picnic and class pictures while being in the ninth and tenth grade. The struggle for money started early In tho eleventh year because of the fact that $200 had to be raised for the 1940 Junior-Senior prom. Maga- zines were sold in the fall and Grumpy , the Junior play, was pre- sented with wonderful success. This year, our 12th and last, will 1h long remembered by every member of the class. Each student had his or her job to do and each came through in fine fashion. At Christmas time, cards were sold; in early spring a household cleaner. Dirt Doom, was sold: and in May the Senior show was presented at the Eaton theater. In reward for the work which the memliers had done, a trip was taken June 5 to Detroit. As the door shuts behind us. we will all feel rather lost in the big world out side, but wo know there Is not one of us who Is not qualified to do our part in the future. PHIL SHERMAN l eing chased by the enemy. They came to the Rio Grande river. Mr. Mayhew jumped across to safety and Mr. Bradley ran around. Nearby sits Carolyn Pilbeam. Rose Lynch. Elaine Palmer. Thelsa Samp- son. and Phyllis Andrews. Miss Pil- beam is telling the group of dietitians how she happened to invent the new type of bread that made her so famous. She doesn’t use yeast or flour. The rocket ship trio (Ia ster Wil- liams. builder. William Grier, inven- tor. Max Hostner. designer) are talk- ing to Willis Wilcox, glob: trotter, who Is trying to buy an option on their machine. Sitting together are Violet Paddock. Marilyn Canfield. Norma Smith. Vir- ginia Richardson, and Betty Griest. Miss Paddock is planning the next political convention for the “Paddy party of which she is the chairman. Misses Smith and Richardson are the well known lieautles of the magazine world, their faces look up at you whenever you open a magazine. Miss Canfield is the talented painter. She painted The Sunset or Something' picture that Is now on exhibition In Norman Wilmore' art gallery for modern streamlined paintings Miss Griest Is the famed child psychologist, who is very Interested in children. Jerry Fulton, celebrated actress who replaced Bette Davis, is rehear- sing in the corner. Near her are Ma Dowker and Maynard Weaver. They are the Inventors of that new break- fast food called Crunchy, Crunchy , which is made from potatoes one inch in diameter. Mr. Dowker grows the potatoes on his huge farm. At this time the picture in my crystal seems to fade and no matter what attempts I make the crystal remains blank. I am very »orry. seniors, that I was unable to learn the Identity of the bride and groom. Per- haps you will Ik able to pierce their disguise. Sincerely Yours. Madame Zees. 10 —

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SENIORS 1941 The CHARHIAN Norm Smith—Glee Club I: Girl Reserve 4. Travel Club 3. 4. Sec'y 3. Martha Snow -Hand 2. 3. 4: Class Bec'y 3; Home Room Hee’y 2: Girl Reserve 3. |. Vlce-pres. I. Travel Club 1. 2, Vlre-j re . 2: Honor Banquet 1, 2: Orange A Black 4: Charhlan 4. Robert Spott»—Hand 3. 4. Track 4: Interclass St ort 2: Rural Studenta 1. 2; Frasoris l; F. F. A. I. 2. 3. I: Stage Committee 3. I Arlene Stanke -Glee Club 2: Girl Reserves 2. 3. I: Honor Banquet I. 2. 3. 4: KIlKtblllt»- Committee 4; Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Trwo. •• I Tx'-. A- ‘range A Bl o k 4. re . 2; Intercinas Sporta 1. 2. 3. 4: Rural Student» 1. 2. 3. 4. Honor Banquet 3. 4; Mayor 4; Football 3. 4: Baseball I. 2. 3. 4: F. F. A. 1. 2. 4: Orange Black 4. LaGrcta Strickland—Hand 3, Carroll Stringharr — Basket Home Honor Honor Banquet 2. 4: Orange Black ' »p . Track ,3: dee Helen 'Club 3yliur Richa d Tha i? 8('l«i Club -w • -pfjm I F r. A. Howa i Thompfon UF.KitliaH tT3: F Dale Thornton Ruth Town ub 1. 2. 3: Cheer leader I, 2. 3. 4: HI-Y 4: Frasoris 4. :e Committee 4. Rural Studente 2. 3. 4; Robert Wagner—Intenia-- Sports 1, 2. 3, 4; Science Club 1: Orange Black 4. Byron Walters—Baskettwtll 1. 2. 3, 4: Intercinas Sjsirts 1: Track 2: Science Club 1. 2: Honor Banquet 1: Junior Play. Football 2. 3, 4. Maynard Weaver—Basketball 3; Track 3; Interclass Sports 1. 2. 4; Science Club 2. Dolores Wheaton—Band 3. 4. dec Club 2: Travel Club 2; Rural Students 1, 2. 3. 4. I res. I; Lost and Found 4; orange A Black 4. Dean W id rig— Science Club 1. 2. 3. Pres. 2; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Committee 4. Willie Wilcox—Band I. 2: Home Room Vlce-pres. 2. 3. lYes 4; Inter- class Sport 4; Science Club 1, 2: Honor Banquet 1, 2: Junior Play; Football 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2: Hl-Y 3. 4. Vlce-pres. i; Frasoris Club 2. 3; Orange A Black 4. Lester Williams—Science Club 2: orchestra 2: Commercial Club 3. 4. Lloyd Wilmore—Interclass Sports 1; Rural Students 4. Norman Wilmore—Rural Students 3. 4. President 3; Honor Banquet 3. Baseball 3. 4; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4; Orange A Black 4. William Wright Interclass Sports 2; F. F. A. 4; Orange A Black 4. Elaine Young—Girl Reserve 3. 4; Orchestra I: Commercial Club 4: orange A Black 4. Audrey Young»—Band I. 2. 3. 4; drl Reserves 4; Honor Banquet 1; Orchestra 3. 4; Orange A Black 4. I I Not Photographed I II Barber—Bellevue, 1. 2. 3. Mary Helen Cowan—Band I. 2. 3. 4; Home Room Sec’y 2. 3: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Science Club 1. 2: Honor Banquet I. 2. 3; Orchestra I. 2. 3: Frasoris 4. -9 —

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The CHARHIAN SENIOR BIOGRAPHY NAME NICKNAME CHERISHED PET PEEVE NEVER SEEN ENJOYS MOST POSSESSION WITHOUT U Adams Blondle Slater Chemistry Jackie Playing piano P. Andrews “Phyr Voice Snobs Ruth Dancing M. Backofen “Milt Tromlsme Drinker» Maurice Playing horn J. Baker Julltt Bing Pruft French book Beading 1. Barber “lla Class ring 1 Tinkers Vance Dancing B. Beechier “Bud Sierra Sue Working Rosey Relaxing 1«. Blael “Lee Watch Fire extinguisher Boots Food It. Bradley Ituss Medals Smokers Medals Farming C. Briggs “Jr.“ Eagle pin Stool pigeons Sugar Peddling paper S. Burt Salty Pipe Giggling girls Bono Drawing G. Cameron “Bert Curly hair Work Bono Golf M. Canfield Lyn HI-Y pin Prigs Bill Arguing 11. Carman Pete Mdsmobll Lit. 12 Glen Traveling M. Cherry Cherry” Trombone Macbeth Shoe Working H. Cochran Hot Ring Civic Sister Drawing M. Coleman “Mike Curly hair Sophistication Bing Driving K. Collins “Kenny Wave Work Doris Sleeping C. Cooper “Kate Shorthand ability Snobs 1 lamae Fun M. Cowan Boots Bing Morons Lea Driving M. l»owker Mike Cur Car trouble Rum Driving k 1 tunning “Bob Car Work Garner Driving 1». Fields Lonnie Jammy Chemistry Griff ie Bowling | . Fisher “l ate Golf iub Am. Govt. Bono Golf ! . Fletcher Pontile Radio Blushing Ruth Traveling 1«. Fowler Lynn Pill Hypocrites Fran Driving L. Friar “Greta Ficture Bossy people Anna belle Walking O. Fulton “Jerry Dresden dolls Hypocrites Fran Playing piano It. Oldner Bob Hi-Y pin Girls A book Driving M. Gregnrek Silver’ Mall Two faced people latGretA Fun W. Grier Bill Car Snobs Max Driving B. Grieat Belay” Trumpet Stuck-up iM-oplc June Driving L. Ortffln Grime HI-Y pin Studying Audrey Dunclng It. QunnUott Bob” Car Smoking Collins Sport .1. Haddlx “Huddle Harold Snobs Betty latticing 1». Ilnlgh Hon 1 liyslcs t»ook Women Bob Fishing It. Ilnlgh “Bob” Friends Disloyal friends Don F porta H. Hettmannsperger “Hettsy Bing Slow poke Jane Plano F. Hlgby Fran Snooky Gum crackers Jerry Sports M. Hill “Midge Bing Waiting Dorothy Boiler skating M. Hoanter Max Car Smart alecs Fred Driving O. Howe Porky Mod»! A Civics A friend Baseball S. Johnson Johnny R.C.A. Poor sports Arlene Dancing K Keeny Elaine Piano Drinking Elsie 1 laying piano It. Kroodsma “Ray Clar'net Questions Bike I laying horn IL Kutsihe Bob Car Drips Buzz Dancing 1. Lawrence Pat Job Bad roads Kate Beading C. Ia-u Chuck Pene 1 Work Margie Talking M. LeVan way “Mary” Dog Poor aport Clothe Sports W. Lowe Bill Ford Two-timers Sherman Driving It. Lynch Rosey Bing Bossy people Thelsn Driving D. Mason “Mabel” Ring Drinking Julie Driving H. Mayhew “Herkle Orange sweater Band rehearsals Bay Track W. Mlddaugh Bill Class pin Bossy girls Bob Tulklng J. Morris Jack Drawing board Women Black sweater Movies It. Northrup “Bob” Memories Disloyal girls Kenny Driving M orr “Orr Locket Disloyal friends A smile Movies S. Osborn x le Bing Stuck-ups Elaine Swimming V. I nddock “Paddy Height Chll i'sh people Gum Dancing E. Palmer Elaine Horn Questions Glasses Arguing It. Parkhuml Rosey Friends Untrue friends Bud Music C. Pilbeam Carol Friend» Snobs Books Fun It. 1 Ittenger Bob Pipe School Hat I-oufing It. Hauser “Bob” Ring Drinking Memories Dancing V. Itichardson Glnny Clas.» pin Chemistry Norma Dam-ing M. Roter» Mike Dad Jealousy Leona Singing It. Itolter Bob” Footltall letter Drinkers Bill Woodshop L. Itoyston Mary Lou Friends Jealousy Mike Singing C. Hybnlkar ••Itibble Class ring Advi rtlsing A book Arguing T. Sampson “Thelsa Class pin Snobs Rosey Sewing P. Sherman Kaldy Clarinet Two-timers Than» Swing L. Shumaker Lefty Letter Sissies Porky Sports K. Smith Norm” Class pin Noise Virginia Beading M. Snow Rllnard” Key Sob sister» Julie Bowling n. spotts Bob Drum School Les Sleeping A. Stank Sugar” Eagle ring Boasters Jr. Fun It Stelnmnn Buss Baseball trophy Stuifc-up girls Max Athletic L. Strickland St rick Ring Snobs Mary Swimming C. Strlngham Glenn The Trophy Fickle girls The gang Hunting J. Stocky Julie Pink elephant Bashful i copte Snow Tennis It. Than» Pick Truck Reckless drivers Sherman Driving II. Thompson Tomp Ford Chewlea Lloyd W orbing I». Thornton Thorny Math book Snobs 1 hysles hook Hunning around U. Town» City Watch Freckles Phyllis baiting It. Wagner Bob” Motor scoot Library books Free 1'ress Tennis B. Walters Bono Peggy Dirt Doom Orange sweater Football M Weaver Weaver Bike Women Shoe Sleeping 1». Wheaton Wheaton Friends Jealously Mike Fun 1». Wldrtg Baron” Electricity Dame Mussy hair Arguing W Wilcox •Willie Home Sarcasm Orange »weater Craxv people L. Williams “l«es A picture Cowlick Wrist watch Solitaire L. Wiltnore Willie Bing Women Howard Driving N. W Umore Norm Friends Women Clothe Baseball W. Wright Bill Sister Girls Anna Music E. Young Sis Diary Stuck-up people Bowel la Ice-skating A. Youngs “Aid Bing Unfaithful friends Louise Bike hikes — 11 — DESTINY Secretary Opera »tar Aeronautical engineering Mr». ?? B«nut operator I octor V. S. N. Farming Chemical engineering Chemical mnreb I «aw yer Artist A I manager Farmer Artiat Undertaker Farmer Stenographer Dietician Pilot Farmer Teacher Navy Stenographer (’ar dealer Model organ instructor Farmer Itachelor girl Pilot Stenographer Secretary Flyer Housewife Fanner Hoho Concert pianist I)re»» designer Housewife Salesman Farmer Secretary Organist Army Knslgn Nurse Salesman Horse trainer Contractor Home ec. teacher Stenographer Uncertain Meclianlc Engineer Bachelor Uncertain Secretary Stenographer Nurse Stenographer Stenographer Army Store buyer Interior decorator Pianist Machinist Nurse Farmer Dietician I Tuggtst Undertaker Nurse Cornell Truck driver Secretary Professional »«asehall Teacher Police work Reporter Farmer Farmer I lectrk al engineer A Job Navy Cheml.al engineer Hobo l-H leader Electrical-engineer Bio-chi mbit Tool «V die maker Farmer Truck driver Farmer Teacher Home ec. teacher