East Huntingdon High School - Mirror Yearbook (Alverton, PA)

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r I 7 We V WW - 'www f 'i V 7 A Z I0 Z Q Z Q 1 fl ,mia .4 0 . 4 1 4 I.. 1, them to a sudden standstill. The occupants of the car, which displayed a huge sign 'Just Married,' were Jack Andrish and his bride Doris. Looking through the window of Dolly Hixson's beauty shop the two girls per- ceived Rufus Christner working as barber while Dot Taylor, an expert manicurist, groom-ed the hands and soothed the feelings of an irritable society matron. t'As my two friends continued their journey, I seemed to be able to see and hear everything they could. Arriving at the store which Jim Dezort ran as a side- line to his aviation business, they saw Sylvia Mottle working as head clerk. The purr of a new car attracted their attention. It was none- other than Stanley Fretts, the filling station magnate, driving a magnificent automobile from the Chevrolet garage which was owned by Moore and Stoker, two old timers. A well known farmer ap- proached the girls. He was recognized as Paul Felgar, a genuine hay-tosser. By this time the two classmates had reached the railroad tracks. The Broad- way Limited came pounding down the line with Bill Suter at its throttle. At this point Abie Ruffcorn waved at them from a twenty-three cylinder wingless airplane which he built himself. Having bought a newspaper, they glanced at a glaring head- line which read: Judge Stana Sentences Paul King to Life Imprisonment for the Attempted Murder of Arnold Davis. District Attorney Stout Does Excellent Work in Convicting King. The girls and town disappeared. In their place I saw Steve Tomechko sitting in a swivel chair with his feet on a desk which bore the sign 'Mayor of Donnelly.' He was discussing some business plan with his two assistants, Depta and Rolko, while Margaret Mclndoe, his secretary, took notes. In the oHice of the Donnelly Times I saw Pete Lazor writing up his usual ath- letic review. Three famous coaches were mentioned, they were Wallace Shaffer, the coach of Notre Dame's football team, and the two female mentors, Hart and Adams, coaches of famous girls' basketball teams. Three prominent livestock judges were standing before a huge specimen of the bovine family, discussing its merits. Lemmon, Moser, and Hyskell were the em- inent judges. Doris Aspey, the noted movie actress, was seen posing for her portrait by Arthur Sherbondy while Ed Springer the photographer took pictures of them. Again the scene changed and much to my surprise I saw a sanitarium. Here I discovered three housewives--the former Misses Miller, Tarr, and Taylor going to visit Arnold Davis who had been beaten by Paul King. In the invalid's room were three pretty nurses-Hazel Newcomer and the famous Stoner twins. The last scene showed Kitty Vance, that belligerent young woman, arguing with a teacher who turned out to be Eleanor Ramsey. Flo Johnson, the well known inter- ior decorator, officiated as peacernaker. I heard voices, and as I recovered consciousness I found I was lying under a tree with my native pouring a little water down my throat. The lion, thinking I was dead, had paused long enough to enable the native to shoot him. Though badly bruised, I was thankful to be alive. I rewarded my helper and the next day we started for the coast. I reached home safely and was well paid for my trouble. That is the end of my story. That was Mr. Stanley Johnson, the famous explorer, ladies and gentlemen. He entertained you over station E. H. H. S. located at Alverton, Pennsylvania. This is Louis L. Coughman saying goodnight. Ben Baldwin E' Y A 0 1. f ,lil- ' -,T , ,ig-... + 5 S7 Iu9'f'fg,f

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'-Fmt ' 'W I ' Q i s g K CLASS PROPI-IECY Hello folks, this is station E. H. H. S. located at Alverton, Pennsylvania. We are fortunate in having with us this evening Mr. Stanley Johnson, the fa- mous explorer, who will entertain you with a story of his work in the jungles. May I present Mr. Johnson? Good evening, my friends. My tale this evening is very strangeg it deals with my old schoolmates, the class of 1931 of East Huntingdon High School. Here is my story: My whole experience which I am about to relate happened in the year 19405 that was three years ago. I was working in British East Africa for the National Geographic Society, the object of my expedition being to take back with me for mounting, the skins of a few lions in addition to those of several other animals. Bad luck pursued us during our entire journey into the wilderness. Numerous hardships had to be endured if we were to succeed. In crossing a large river one of our porters and part of our equipment were carried away by the swift current, plunging over the falls a short distance down the river. However, we pushed on, but two of our spearmen fell ill and another was bitten by a snake. The man died in a short time. A fifth man was killed by a lion. Finally the remnant of our party, three white men and six natives, reached the site for the camp where our work was to be done. Our fortunes changed, for in two weeks' time we were ready to start for the coast. I had killed two lions, but the desire for a third led me to start out with a native helper in search of another 'Simba' as the natives called the beast. On the morrow we were to start our journey homeward. My helper and I had followed the shallow bed of an extinct river for approximately two miles when suddenly we came upon the tracks of an immense lion. After an hour's hard trailing we came upon a large thicket where we supposed our quarry to be concealed. As we started to circle the thicket Numa charged upon us. My native fied in terror while I stood half paralyzed with fear. The bullet that I succeeded in Hring missed the animal. With one sweep of his enormous pay the majestic beast hurled me unconscious twenty feet away. I passed into peaceful oblivion. I seemed to be floating in a gray fog where every thing was weird and eerie. Suddenly to my intense surprise the faces and figures of my former classmates ap- pared in kaleidoscopic fashion. The first persons I saw were an iceman and his wife eating in a kitchenette. Yes, they were Melvin Hough and Freda Ramsey, married but still fighting. A new scene appeared. There was that hard business man, Earnest Weisel growling out orders to a force of stenographers among whom were Ruth Blacka and Eleanor Braithwaite. Ed Mottle was performing the duties of janitor. Through a glass partition of Weisel's establishment I could see into an adjoin- ing office where two girls were simultaneously chewing gum and pounding type- writers. They turned out to be Sara Smith and Josephine I-Iawk, Having parked their gum under the desks where they could get it after lunch, they went to the Red and Black restaurant. The dainty waitress who tripped out to get their order, was none other than 'Rainey' Breegle. Shortly afterwards the tousled head of Frances Leighty, the cook, peering in at the kitchen door caused a small riot. In the restaur- ant Wilda Weibel was playing the piano for a dance orchestra. Luncheon over, the two stenographers left the cafe. The raucous honking of an automobile bearing down upon them as they leisurely crossed the street brought ls, 'ic rg X 5 gee-f'?1l E

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W ' ' WW -. z i in 7 7 7 - 7 -I f f 74'44 . , . A A ,L - 3 ' ,C : CLASS WILL By this indenture, made on the twenty-ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, the Class of '31 of the East Hunting- don Township High School hereby wills to the members of the underclasses our sun- dry valuable possessions. Students of these classes are commissioned thereby to live in such a way as to be worthy of these several gifts as we the Class of '31 have been. We will to Kathryn Mentzer the blonde beauty and scholarship of Florence Johnson. We bequeath Ida Sue Adams' place on the basketball team to Fern Pritts. Jack Andrish's It is passed on to Red Ottenberg. Wilda Weibel relinquishes her position as school pianist to .lane Poole. Doris Aspey's dramatic ability is given to Jean Albright. Paul King bequeaths his gracefulness to Mason Bashioum. To Charles Faust goes Ben Baldwin's gift of gab. Eleanor Braithwaite's quiet ways are turned over to Nellie Kreminski. We give Wa'lace Shaffer's ath'etic prowess to Clarence Springer. Gilbert Stout's saw and John Rolko's accordion are tenderly bestowed upon the Balestrieri brothers. Ruth Miller passes on her fondness for red to Alice Baker. Joe Moore's innocent looks are transferred to Skipper Pritts. Arnold Davis leaves his popularity with women to Harold Hill. Virginia Felgar is left Lorraine Breegle's giggles. Paul Felgar wills his meekness to Kenneth Aspey. Rip Wilson receives Jim Dezort's captivating smile. Frances Leighty gives her vocal ability to Bob Weaver. Eleanor Ramsey's curly locks are bequeathed to Mary Porter. Edward Mottle surrenders his position to anyone who Wants it. Kathleen Vance's vivacity is to be taken over by Marie Albig. Pete Lazor relinquishes to Erna Kineer his journalistic accomplishments. The Stoner twins will their similarity of looks to Gayle and.Geraldine Beistel. Edward Springer's bashfulness is left to his brother Albert. Stephen Stana's dramatic and musical abilities are passed on to Frank Melago. Melvin Hough gives to George Fretts his p'ace as cheerleader. Our seats in the auditorium are given over to the Juniors. To them also we leave Three Centuries and Macbeth To our alma mater we leave the underclasses to have and to hold. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals. fSignedJ The Class of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-One. Witnesses: Hazel Hale Mary Reed William Davis. Mildred Hart -. y i 5k' : -A a i f ffafg M