Crystal City High School - Crystalite Yearbook (Crystal City, MO)

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19-------------CRYSTALITE-------—------47 CLASS PROPHECY Ten years have passed since the Class of 1947 of C. C. H. S. made its exit through its portals and during this decade it has estab- lished itself in all the “CREAM OF THE TOP” jobs in Crystal as well as all over the country. Let’s take a gander at what the wonderful Class of 1947 has accomplished. Raymond Abernathy is happily married to Bonnie DeRousse and they and their three little Abbies are living in their green and white cottage along the Podunk River. Paul Raur was finally able to arrange to have his band, “Nasal Nick and His Nine Nasty Nosepickers,” have a three week engagement at the Chase Club. This engagement will end his three month concert tour. In fact, this will probably end him. Marvin Becker and Leon Holditighausen are newly appointed directors of the new movement known as “How to Milk a Cow. Their dairy farm is located at Longtown in Southeast Mis- souri. Bob and Fay Beilke are now the proud parents of redheaded triplets which are now five years old. You’ll remember that they were high school sweethearts. Emogene Billy was recently in an automobile accident and is now in Park Lane Hospital (across the street from the Chase Hotel) re- cuperating from a serious brain concussion. We all hope she will be well enough to attend our annual reunion in 1960. Bill Blake, the well-known concert pianist, is now touring Paris, France, with his lovely wife, the former Jane Hearst. Charlotte Bradshaw was recently promoted to the position of head nurse at the Baptist Children Hospital in New York City. Rumors are flying that she and a certain chief-of-staff will take the nuptial vows this spring. Con- gratulations, Dr. Trace. Norma Butler is now the superviser at the Bell Telephone Company in St. Louis, Mis- souri. Chester Carrow, as you all know, was voted M. G. M.’s most popular male star. All of you girls know how handsome he is. He has won the Oscar Award for three consecutive pic- tures. George Commerford has taken over his father’s establishment in Crystal City. When George received his doctors' degree, thousands listened to his famous words, “It took me a long time to get there, mother, but I made it.” The former Tanya Conardy, now Mrs. Robert Nelson, lately resigned her bookkeeper’s job at Shephard and Sheep’s Loan Corporation. She and Bob are now residing in Bluff City. Their six year old twins, Betty and Bobby Jr., are attending Crystal City Grade School. Marjorie Crosby ranks as America’s No. 1 philosopher because of her discovery of a method for the dissemination of public opinion into any channel you desire. Dr. Crosby is a professor at the University of Illinois. Ernestine DeMent. better known to the modeling world as Pat DeMent, is now a Powers Model in New York City. She was recently featured as the cover girl on Glamour Magazine. Elmer Dunker, makes, buys, and sells his newest creation called “Rocket Auto.” They are on sale in all exclusive auto shops in Amer- ica and also abroad. Jeannie Erb, former vocalist with the Nasal Nick Band, has settled down to the merry (?) routine of married life with her handsome husband, LeRoy Montgomery, (coach at C. C. H. S.). Wilma Fenwick, now Mrs. Constantino, has opened her new “Nifty Dress Shoppe” in down- town Crystal. All of her friends are invited to the grand opening. A fur coat will be given to each female visitor. Gerry Fults and Betty Ann Rice are touring the I . S. lecturing on Juvenile Delinquency. Their work has done much good for the younger generation. Gerald Hedger, proprietor of the Blue Nate Cafe, is one of the newly weds in town. He and his wife, Eva Ann (Liles), are visiting her parents. You all know that Mrs. Charles Perryman, the former Peggy Heob, bought the old Roxy show some years back. Now she plans to reopen the theater. Professor of chemical engineering, Albert Hejnal, is a member of the Rolla School of Mines faculty. Helen Howard is teaching in a grade school at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. George Hanna (Mrs. Hanna is the former Charlotte Valt), have returned home to visit their relatives. After their visit they will proceed on a three month’s cruise on their yacht, the “Charlotte,” to the Hawaiian Islands. Albert Harbin is the proud owner of a new chain of dime stores. The Harbin 5c and 10c Stores and Jackie Auzat, his assets, make him a multi-millionaire. The latter is three-fourths of his fortune. Doctor Rose I lay is the head surgeon and director of the Hay Brain Institute in Chi- cago. Her last patient was her first failure in 22

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19 CRYSTALITE 47 CLASS HISTORY 1043-44 . , . Freshmen at Long Last ! When will our knees stop shaking! Yep folks, you guessed it! This is our first day in high school. Golly, I never realized the build- ing was so large. Gee. I wish I could act as nonchalant as those girls standing over there. I’ll bet they’re at least Seniors. I wonder what those three bells are for. Everyone seems to be going into that large room. Guess I might as well follow them. Jimminy Christmas, look at all those seats!!! Wonder where I should sit. “Pardon me, but could you tell me where the freshmen should sit????? Thank you!” That’s how our first day began and all day we pulled some pretty funny boners. Funny to others, but not to us at the time. The year is just about over and most of us have lost our greenish tint. Soon we'll he able to breathe like normal people again. This year has been lots of fun though. . . . )ur class officers were: President George Hanna, Vice-President George Commerford, Secretary Wilma Reifenberger, and Treasurer Bill Blake. 1944- 45 . . . Sophomores, Here We Come! Most of us advanced into our sophomore classes, but one or two felt freshman life was too much fun to leave, so remained for another term. After our sophomore party. I've come to the conclusion that some of tlie boys are really handsome. From all the blarney that was whis- pered into our shell pink ears, the boys thought the girls looked mighty cute, too. Since the party, we’ve become a more united class. (Intended as a pun), I’d like to requote an old adage to fit our purpose. “United we breathe . . . divided we don’t” . . . Ouch! I only meant it as a joke. Anyway, by now we’ve learned how to get our required homework promptly. On the whole, we’re really progressing. Our class officers were President Bill Blake, Vice-President Jerry Linderer, Secretary Char- lotte Bradshaw, and Treasurer Lonnie James. 1945- 46 . . . Juniors—Climbing Fast! We were “slop-omores” (a few still are) but, just about everyone made it. Funny how our class keeps getting smaller and smaller. Christmastime found a bunch of us gathered in the halls singing carols. Mr. Vineyard came and joined us. Prof. Thomure’s and Mr. Cowan’s work on the annual Christmas sketch was really beautiful. ’Tis a pity that all the girls in angel costumes can’t always act so an- gelic. Just think ! This year we’re eligible to attend the Junior-Senior Prom. May 9, uninvited. In fact, we’re throwing the shindig!!! I think we’ve done wonders to the gym with our ar- tistic creations. It’s down-right beautiful. This year is at an end. Just think, in three months we’ll be Seniors!!! President Lonnie James, Vice- President Robert Beilke, Secretary George Hanna, and Treasurer Jerry Linderer composed our all boy class executives. 1946-47 . . . Seniors — The High and Mighty. I can’t believe it! Today, when those three bells sounded their merry peal (?????), we re- membered back three years ago when we had to ask some seniors where to sit. The under- classmen heave a sigh of admiration as, with dignity, we sit our frames into the sacred seats better known as “Senior Alley.” Today, I personally opened sixteen lockers other than my own. Of course, I did this non- chalantly, but I don’t think I was able to sup- press the look of pride that I felt in being able to do this successfully the first try. There was so much to do this year: Play (Two Gentlemen and Verona) given on March 21st. music trips, sports, baccalaureate (May 18) and commencement (May 22). Our schedule was so packed. How did we ever man- age to get it all done in only nine months ? ? ? ? ? The day is drawing near when, armed with a brave, bright smile, and a diploma in our hands we shall pass out of these halls (some will just pass out) into the waiting, business world. Lonnie James, Jerry Linderer. Ronald Rags- dale, and George Hanna were our president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer respec- tively. Ex-servicemen (Benjamin Carrow, Remel J. Gray, Glenn II. Lucas, and Lloyd L. Naes) receive their diplomas as members of this won- derful class. No joke intended when we sincerely say to our faithful and hardworking sponsors (Miss Holdinghaus and Mr. Browning), instructors, and to C. C. H. S., “Thanks for the memories and all the help you’ve given us. Our only hope is that you’re pleased and satisfied with the finished product.” TIME MARCHES ON AND VVE IN- TEND MARCHING WITH IT. 21

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19----------------CRYSTALITE---------------47 CLASS PROPHECY five years. He was the former Bill Wideman and formerly attended Crystal Hi. He’ll be with us in spirit. Violet Hay, bookkeeper at the First Na- tional Bank, has announced her engagement to Herbert Doughty, the County Agricultural Agent. They will make Hillsboro their new home. Janet Hayes is living on her country estate in the suburbs of Hematite. There in her se- clusion, Janet is composing her third hook of poetry, entitled Whither Thou Fair Maid.” Florence Jokerst is teaching commercial sub- jects as a member of the Crystal City High School staff. Since Jack Kleinschmidt has been instruct- ing chemistry at the Missouri University, the west wing has been rebuilt three times. Bettie Kleinschmidt and her Frankie are finally getting together. He finally proposed. Jimmy and (Cookie) Laiben have just ar- rived from their trip abroad. Jimmy has ac- cepted a position as American History Pro- fessor at the Festus High School. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Roth and their four daughters have returned from Alaska to make their home in Crystal once more. Zeda seems very happy. Lonnie James and his wife, the former Vir- ginia Linzeman, are here on vacation. His brother-in-law is taking care of the gas station while he is away. Bob Lorch and Bob Madison have just writ- ten a sequel to “Two Gentlemen and Verona.” Bob Lorch’s wife, the former Jean Mattingly, has the lead once again. Betty McDaniel is nursing at the “You'll Get Well Someday But Not If We Can Help It Mental Sanitarium.” She now has six deceased patients to her credit. Dorothy Morse expects to be out of college any year now. The Mulkey Library will have a grand open- ing two weeks from today. His fines are ex- ceptionally cheap. $6.00 per hour for overdue books. Needless to say he is our town’s only millionaire. Dick Oldham and his Twenty-two Men of Melody are currently playing at the famous Ciro Night Club. Dick, whose first and only love is his solid gold trumpet, has never mar- ried. ’Tis a pity he never knew of a certain girl’s admiration for him. Maybe you can still find her Dick. Donald Patek, Crystal City’s own Casanova, is currently engaged to a mighty cute redhead from St. Louis. Roberta (Rethwisch) and Dick Mallette and their two sons, have just been reunited after a two weeks separation by friends. All is well now. He seemed to have trouble with his roving eyes. His all girl orchestra of twenty-six will play for the 1957 Junior-Senior Prom at C. C. H. S. His wife travels with the orchestra on their special train to keep a close eye on her husband. Ronald Ragsdale, the top dancing king of Swoon-Lunes, is in Hollywood. It is reported that he is always amid a large crowd of fainting girls. Who would have thought that Ronald would have been such an attraction other than on a basketball court ? Jeanine Roth is now floor girl and book- keeper at Woolworth’s 5 and 10 Cent Store. Norman Rudloff, Lynn Telle, and Alfred Stahl are all home on leave from the Navy. Norman is visiting his wife (Shirley Wolk). Lynn is visiting his fiance, Catherine Dinolfo, and Alfred is visiting friends. Timmy Tripp, despondent over the marriage of his secret love, Mrs. Charlotte (Valt) Hanna, has gone to the Sunny Day Rest Home for a month’s rest. Helen Whitehead, grammar school teacher, has just published her first book entitled. “How To Stop Flirting Boys.” Jo Vorsams was just awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her excellent newspaper reporting from France. It is rumored she will wed Stan- lev Wilde, brother of the movie actor, Cornel Wilde. Cornelia Stahl is working in St. Louis. She has a secretarial position in the Ruggles, Rug- gles. Ruggles, and Brown Shoe Corporation. Marvin Stone, inventor of a rocket ship that can land on the moon, is still waiting for his fiance. Marge Fallert, to finish her “Grey’s Finishing school.” Betty Thomas has taken over her parents beauty shop in St. Louis. Juanita Thomas, now Mrs. James Hayes, is visiting her sister, Betty, and her parents. Jimmy is home with the children. Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Sour) Stevens have completed their twelve room brick home. Six of the rooms are nurseries and all are filled. They are the happiest couple in town. Mrs. Stevens is the former Mary Yah. Stella (Dunker) and Bill Vaughn have taken over his uncle’s ice cream parlor. Miss Holdinghaus retired after thirty-nine years as a teacher in old C. C. H. S. She is so lonely. Rumors are that this acute condition will soon end. Mr. Browning is still at C. C. H. S. He alone remains of the 1946-47 faculty. Tough sledding though. Goodbye now until our reunion. 23