Cushing High School - Oiler Yearbook (Cushing, OK)

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SENIORS.... We wish to extend our hearty congratulations to you. II BONDED Phone 133 INSURED 215 N. Cleveland d l cJlz[[an i Your 5 and 10c Store 110 East Broadway Cushing, Okla. Shoe Shop Luggage jjiirs liimo snap J. A. Gearhart Fostoria Glass Hartmann Trunks Spode and Bavarian Domestic and Imported China Linens GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 103 East Broadway Mary Jane Neil, Proprietor jmij ps sruiiF fun Wishing You The Best In Your Future Endeavors Edd Mitchell Cushing Hofei Building iSilllzEU 1 d' A. H. Burkey 201 South Central Cushing, Okla. Compliments of 'J. 1 Voolvjoxtfli Compliments of ![ SHPEB Pontiac Sales and Service Phone 145

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Sen tan Cla k (Pn-apkecy. It was July 4, 1950. We, the Senior class of 194C, were anticipating our first reunion which was to be held in Cushing on that day. How exciting it was. preparing to meet all of our old friends, many of whom we had not seen since commencement ten year efore. We learned from the annual paper, published by Joe Thompson of Philadelphia, that a dinner dance, which had been arranged by some members of the class who had remained loyal to the old home town, was to be held at the Hotel Cushing. The mem- bers of the arrangements committee were Donald Pox. manager of the telephone company; Fred Simp- son. city manager; and Margaret Hitch and Billie Rose Isbell, co-owners of a dress shop. We found that Cushing looked much the same. The first person we met was Bill Montgomery who drove us in a cab to the hotel. While chatting with Bill we learned that our premonitions had been ful- filled—yes. he had married Thack. (Bill wanted to know If it would be permissible for them to bring their little genius to the dinner.) When we entered the lobby, we met our old fri- end B. P. Cook who now was manager. After we had freshened up a bit. B. P. told us that he would not be able to reacquaint us with the city as he had plan- ned. but that the former Mary Eathlyn Lathrop, his wife, would be more than glad to be our guide. After we had finished our dinner, which was very ably served by Laverne Evans, hostess in the coffee shop, she told us that Ova Farrow was the chef when we remarked on the exceptionally fine dinner. Mary was awaiting us in the lobby when we fin- ished. so we began our tour. We were quite surpris- ed to meet Taz Puckett who we found to be quite suc- cessful in oil dealings, thus providing for his wife, Catherine Jordan, in an elegant manner. Catherine was a leading society matron of Cushing. Her secre- tary and companion was also one of our old friends, Elverinc Isaacs. The first office we visited was that of Darrell Minnix. a wo1 promising young attorney. His wife was the former Miss Billie Ruth Bass. Booher. We were so eager to know who of our old friends had turned to teaching as a profession. The biggest surprise was that Nancy Stroup was a most successful instructor in physical education. And what was most fitting, we found the Le Sueur twins teaching commercial subjects. Once more taking leave of our alma mater, we returned to the notel and began to dress for dinner. After dressing hurriedly we rushed to the mez- zanine so we could be able to greet our old friends early. On the elevator, we met Kenneth Lauderdale, now a reporter and hie wife, Rosetta Cates, who were residing In Oklahoma City. With them was Buddy Miksch, also from the city, who was employed at the Fbrd agency. We noticed Bob Brooks and his wife the former Mary Prances Schmelzel. Bob was a dentist from that flashy little town, El Reno. Accompanying them was Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Standley. His wife was also familiar—Ruth Hogrefe They also resided In El Reno where Lloyd was man- ager of a chain of theatres. Glancing toward the elevator, we saw some uni- formed young men looking superb and gallant When they approached, we recognized Jud Johnson, a major in the army, and A. T. McClure captain of the Cush- Regiment. A. T.'s wife. Jo Lawrence, Leona Wood, who was at the head of the dietetics depart- ment at Stillwater A. ar d M.. and Floreine Swlggart also an instructor of home economics, followed. Different married couples who entered were- Doync Harber and his wife, Erma Ellis, from Still- water (Doyne was the truancy officer and Erma Ruin was girls’ adviser in the Stillwater High School); Joe F. Wilson and Ruth Ellen Adkins who were in the grocery business; Lewis Evans, district Judge, and Trcssa Barton; Ernest Jageler and Elizabeth Tidw’ell Erneit was employed with the Pan American Air- ways in San Francisco along with Harvey Iic-irv who was the -brains of the outfit. Having acquired some wealth, the Jagelers had with them Mrs. Jage- ler s secretary, Doris Bevins, and their chauffeur, Bcb Across the hall was the office of the mayor, one of our well known friends—Wayne Burns. And who should be his efficient secretary but Vada Green. We then saw a sign which read Drs. 8t 111 we 11 and Poffen- berger specialists In surgery. We were delighted to find June and Jean starting their first years out of intcrneshlp in their own home town. We finally asked Mary to direct us to a beauty shop. She immediately pointed out ‘'Mildreds.-- owned and operated by Mil- dred Phyfe. Her assistants were also class members —Ellanora Parks and Louise M enhelter. Our next stop was the high school. My. It did seem strange to walk into the office and gaze upon our michlevous classmate, Tommy Maloney, prin- cipal of C. H. S. His abb secretary was Evelyn suddenly we heard a crash down below on the street! Lo and behold we saw James JValker La very and Hubert Wells hailing over from Tulsa in La very's company drilling truck. It seemed that he had met with a slight accident, having removed the fender from Irvin Smith's milk truck. After the excitement was over, we approached the dining hall. Wayne Stinnett, former class president, who came !rom Texas Tech where he taught en- gineering. greeted us at the door. The invocation was given by Rev. Everett Larry, an evangelist, and his wife. Sue Prick, who assisted him in hts work. Of course w: could hardly eal for the thrill of meeting old acquaintances. At the close of the meal. Lowell Brandlc. a news