Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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Prophecy Paris France, June 10, 1955. Dearest Ann: When we arrived in port an enormous crowd had gathered at a certain point. Of course our curiosity led us to question the nature of this spectacle and when we learned that “Lindy” and his wife had landed by plane, we were anxious to gaze upon that privileged and envied character. I surely wasn’t prepared for the surprise that awaited me. Mrs. Lindbergh was none other than Jessie Braamse. Naturally, I immediately presented myself and lo and behold—she recognized me and asked me to join them at the Hotel de Ville. “Tommy” and I had a delightful chat and I know you will be interested to know that: “Bill” Ball became such a famous football player that he has been forced to have his hair dyed to prevent people from mistak- ing him for Red Grange. Ima Witcop, a widely known novelist, is traveling in Spain to collect material for her latest book which she intends to call “Kol- lege Kids.” Roland McClain who spent several years at an aviation school is now traffic cop “of the air.” Doris Preston has achieved much fame as World’s Champion Woman Heavy Weight Boxer. It is said that Doris swings a wicked “left” and is popularly known by the fans as “Two-Round Presty.” Carroll Hill under the direction of Hackett-Hill Company is playing the leading role in “The Perfect Englishman” at the Met- ropolitan in New York. Ruth Downs owns a large millinery shop in Constantinople, through which most of the American styles are brought to the Turks. Gerald Dyksterhouse is a successful engineer. He is now building a bridge over Lake Michigan. Nellie Frances Gunneman has become the first woman Presi- dent of the United States. She has passed a law which compels men to braid their hair and wear knee breeches. Raymond Patterson is now a wealthy broker on Wall street. Catherine TenElshof has become a prominent interior decor- ator in New York. Herman Lieffers is now “Stunt Flying” in the movies. “Her- mie” says he owes much of his fame and success to his flying part- ner who is none other than Alice Marshall. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT

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I, Marjorie Fonger, bequeath my quiet nature and sweet dis- position to Mary Haas. I, Erwin Peters, bequeath my handsome countenance to any- one who will promise not to become egotistical. We, Cathryn Ten Elshof and Agnes Meerman, bequeath our shortness in height to Esther and Florence Meindertsma. I, Gerald Dyksterhouse, bequeath my light hair and complexion to Clarence Bushnell. I, Harry Wolverton, bequeath my good looks to anyone who will promise to attend Frolic nights at all theaters. I, Gretchen Omlor, bequeath to Esther Hay stead my aristo- cratic nature. I, William Stehouwer, bequeath my unused wise-cracks and my ability to talk, to Stewart Bolhuis. I, Raymond Patterson, bequeath my ability of making myself heard to John Van Mulligan. I, Edna Haystead, bequeath my ability to make “eyes” to Floyd Anderson. It is very effective Floyd. I, Carroll Hill, bequeath my competency of kidding the lady teachers in class to Joe Cox. I, Ima Witcop, bequeath my superfluous weight to Delores Parmenter. I, Nellie F. Gunneman, bequeath my high marks to Edgar Cox. May they be used to a good advantage. I, Russell Davenport, bequeath my Aunt who has a habit of having funerals to Gerald Hinken. It is a good alibi, Bud. I, Ruth Downs, bequeath my habit of being exceedingly quiet to Beulah Smith. May it enhance your personality as it has mine. I, Edgar Daggett, bequeath my girls in Nunica, Marne, Conk- lin, Ravenna, Grand Haven and Grand Rapids to anyone who will promise to keep his dates. We, Marguerite Fonger and Viola Mergener, bequeath our pent-up basket ball ability to the future basket ball players pro- viding they use it with full force. I, Herman Lieffers, bequeath my dignified nature and ability of acting perfectly at ease to Arthur Wolbrink. We, Dorothy Ferguson and Helen Baumbach, bequeath to Ella and Elene Chapman the privilege of flashing diamonds in the fu- ture. I, Alice Marshall, bequeath my stenographic attainments to Luceal Braxmaier providing she take charge of official duties next year. I, Dorothy Allen, bequeath my giggles to Francis Evans. Duly signed and witnessed, we leave this will in the hands of administrators, on the eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. A. E. M. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN

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w Helen Baumbach who was a great success on the stage as an Opera Singer now resides in Miami, Florida, where she and her husband are socially popular. Earl Haas, who was always interested in livestock, is propri- etor of a Prize Stock Farm in Michigan. Mary Akins who was always so shy, lost her shyness while in New York as she now owns a Ritzy little tea room in that large city. Maurice Garter is America’s Greatest Orator. His famous speech “Dizzy Depths” has been translated into nearly every language in the world. Agnes Meerman is a famous world-known antique collector. She is traveling in Japan and China collecting valuable vases and manuscripts. Maurice Haas is practicing medicine in New York. He spe- cializes in diseases of the heart. Gretchen Omlor owns a beauty shop in Hawaii. Her latest specialty is taking the kink out of the Hawaiian’s hair. Lewis Albrecht our famous football captain inherited a mule ranch in Kansas. “Bub” now spends his leisure time teaching the mules to kick the pigskin. Doris Crall Nibbelink when introduced to Grand Rapids made a decided “hit” and is now very popular in the exclusive circle of Grand Rapids society. Ed says Dorothy Ferguson has become an expert cook even though she “Burns” everything. William Stehouwer entered the National Tennis Tournament and carried away all the honors. Bill is now in Alaska teaching the Eskimos to knock snowballs around. Dorothy Allen has gained fame by her ability to “giggle.” At a recent National Giggling Contest she won First Prize. Dorothy is now teaching hyennas the laugh. Maynard Lubben is now a successful business man in Coop- ersville. He and Julia spend much of their time rolling over the U. S. in a Rolls-Royce. Robert Sickels who always was an ardent admirer of Gene Tunney is renowned as Tunney’s Manager. “Si” certainly “struts his stuff” in this line. Nettie Thompson is now operator of the largest bus line in the U. S. Nettie always was “keen” about bus drivers, you know. Erwin Peters has become a favorite star of Hollywood. He recently signed a contract to play as Clara Bow’s leading man for life. Harry Wolverton is director of the Girls’ Chorus at the Orph- eum. Harry always seemed to be a favorite among the fair sex. bopaRsvilfe PAGE TWENTY-NINE