Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

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WORDS OF WISDOM My one wish at this time Is for a clock repairman to slow down all my and your clocks, they are running too fast. If at first you don't succed, Quit. Have you ever felt like you bought a bus ticket sometime ago and Just recently discovered that you failed to get a transfer? Stay as young as you were yesterday, today, tomorrow an always. Keep smiling even If you don't have all your teeth. Try to always have a good day. Signing off §

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Harriett® J. Knlas Pugh 2567 W. Brchld Lane, Chandler, Az. 85224 being a proud member of the Class of 42 entered the Unvl. of Nebraska - went there for two years then moved to Phoenix, Arz,, December 22, 1946 I married Robert G. Pugh. We have 3 children - Diane — Robert III — Christine. We have seven grandchildren. Ryan(red hair) Kenny, Mark, Jason(red hair) Garrett, Jeannette(red hair) Johnny. Bob and I aze now re- tired and live on the outskirts of Phoenix - town called Chandler We moved here 2 years ago. Now back to my life In Phoenix before retirement. Bob became a Plumbing Contractor and I worked In the office with him. We were In business for 29 years. We bought a 25 Cabin Cruiser In San Diego In 1984 and spent a lot of wonderful week ends over there - out In that ocean. Nice - Nice times.. We sold boat - which I miss. We also have a cabin In North- ern Arizona to which we make frequent trips. Please come and visit. My other activities mainly are Salvation Army Auxiliary, First Pres. Church. When my youngest daughter Christine was In High School she was a very good Archer and was Third In the National Jr. division U.S.A. She won several State tournaments. My son Bob Is an avid hunter and very Bmall for hlB age 6'4£ . I do not know what I fed him to make him so tall. My eldest daughter Diane moved to Calif, when she was 18 went to school (College) worked - married - three boys. She and her husband didn't want to raise the boys In L.A. area so they moved back to Phoenix three years age. My mother Is living and she Is 90 yr. old. To date we are now Involved In child care as our youngest Is now a single parent

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NAME, SPOUSE'S NAtC, ADDRESS, NUMBER OF CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN Maxine Ackerman I married ffelvin T. Ackerman, August 12, 19U5. We lived on iry grandmother's farm for 27 years and then moved into Fairmont at 5l6 5th Avenue where we still reside. We have one son Gene who is married to Alans Phils on (neice of Norman Gwen Qgden). We have two grandsons, Jason who is 18 and Korey who is 9, and a granddaughter who will soon be 21. We also have a Great-grandson Joshua Brown who will be 3 May 29. EDUCATION, VOCATION, PROFESSION: After graduation from high school I attended Wesleyan University summer school in order to get my teaching certificate. I then taught school in the rural schools the next three years and also attended summer school at the University of Nebraska each summer. I was married in August of 19U5 and did substitute teaching here in town that school year. I then taught two more years before giving up on that. The next few years were busy ones helping with all the farm chores. Later on I was asked if I would want to serve as a teachers' aide at school; this job I held for about 19 years. When I was working with the special education students, I found that to be very rewarding. Since 1976 I have kept the books for my husband at his tire shop. Then, too, I have published the weekly newsletter The Village Voice for the last six years. Another highlight of ny life was that of being a U-H leader for 23 years in which we were involved in cooking, sewing, gardening and whatever the girls wished to undertake. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, HOBBIES, AVOCATICM; Among my hobbies I enjqy the usual crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, and the varied craft projects that come along. I have hopes of making a quilt one of these days. Bowling is the one activity that we both enjoy doing together or separately. I have attended 2h state bowling tournaments and 3 National bowling tournaments. We have participated twice in the Mixed Seniors bowling tournaments. We also follow the activities of our grandchildren whenever it is possible. Of course I'm very much involved in rry social activities such as Woman's Club, Extension club, the Goldenrod Kensington and the different church groups. OTHER COMMENTS AND EXPERIENCES: One tiling i forgot to mention above is that I have been a Volunteer tutor the past two years for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program, Che young lady has completed the course and now has her GED Diploma. ( Makes one feel great to think live had a hand in helping her). At the present time I am working with two other young ladies to get their GED's. Che of iry highlights this alurmi is the fact that our son Gene is one of the 25 year honor class and our oldest grandson, Jason is one of this years graduates. WORDS OF WISDOM; Make the best of today as it may be your last one.