Fernald High School - Echo Yearbook (Fernald, IA)

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Senior Prophecy, continued was very much amused because she knew who the tall, black-haired woman was. After Mrs. Chitty had given her all the French lingo de- signed to go with her trade, Mrs. Forbes introduced herself and her hus- band and complimented Mrs. Chitty for speaking French so fluently. In France they boarded the Pan-American Airways which was to take them to Hawaii. They noticed the attractive stewardess with laughing brown eyes who later came, over to them, told them she was Dorothy Ste- venson and explained th-ey had been her former teachers. They remem- bered and it took their minds away from the flight. Dorothy made them as comfortable as possible and told them that her schedule took her from Hawaii to France, where: she had a d-ay of rest, then took her back to Ha- waii where she had three days of leisure to spend as she pleased. Time ,passed very quickly and it was soon announced they were to land, within ten minutes. They extended Dorothy their best wishes as they left the air field, then drove to the city where they checked in at the Royal Ha- waiian. They were greeted at the desk by the owner who claimed the name of Richard Smith. This was also a fellow who had attended, Fernald High!!! Mrs. Forbes teased Dick and asked him if he still slept on buttons to pre- serve those dimples. Dick informed them that he had a rather shaky business here, namely, hula dancing, and didn't know when he might have to return to farming in the States. Dick gave them the nicest apartment in his hotel overlooking Wakiki Beach. After spending a week on Paradise Island, they took a plane to South America, stoppingtin Rio de Janeiro where they went touring and took in all the magnificent splendor! of the city. Late that evening they went strolling and sighted a large neon sign featuring, 'tDotty, the Latin. Queen of South America. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes decided they would like to hear some real Latin music, so they walked in. Dottie made her appearance in great Spanish fashion, and no wonder she was called ai queen! Mr. and Mrs. Forbes squinted and on closer observation found it to be Dorothy Dadisman, the girl who had livedl on a farm back in Iowa and who had been a graduate of Fernald with the class of 1951. They went backstage and reminisced about her past school days. Time was growing short but they wanted to stop in Mexico for a few days to see a Mexican bull fight. Eladio Gomez was given top billing on this particular bull fight and all the people were' talking of what brilliant .performances het gave. They found their seats among the natives and waited anxiously for the fight to begin. The matador made his appear- ance and the bull came charging ini Every movement of the matador, even to the turn' of the wrist, was so stylized that his performance resem- bled a dance. Aften many tense and exciting moments he was successful in killing the animal in the specified time. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes had pre- viously met the promoter of the fight and he had promised to introduce them to the matador after his performance. When introduced, they found him to be none other than Johnny Nelson, fighting under the name of Eladio Gomez. He said that he had two loves, bulls and money, but he added with a smile-mostly money. Traveling on to San Antonio, Texas, they went to see the Alamo, which is of historical significance and later went to one of themore fash- 17

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Senior Prophecy, confinueci and Darlene and they recognized them immediately, too. The twins were very happy to see someone from home. They showed them around the academy and told them of their hopes for the future. After seeing a few of the other famous cities in Austria, they jour- neyed on to Germany. There, they hoped to see Irma Naegele and Ted Mueller but after losing contact with them during the years, they knew that only a miracle would bring about their meeting. But, who should be heralded when they arrived in Berlin, the capital of Germany- none other than Ernst Mueller, known as the flying devil. There was a big parade in honor of his flight to the moon. Yes, Ted had been the first man to fly to the planet and had witnessed' spectacles no other man had dreamed of. Newsmen from all nations were swarming around him, get- ting information that would startle the people of the world. Since Ted was hailed now as a celebrity, they thought it probably would be impos- sible to talk to him, however, they went to the hotel where he was to stay and phoned him. When they announced to him over the wire that they were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Forbes, Ted said, You mean to tell me you're not from the Illustrated Press, the 'fBerlin, or the Chronicle, and you don't have a title that goes with your name? Then please come up to my roomf' Ted was more than glad to see them, although very tired after his appearance before the swarming crowds. The people had practically mauled him and questions were asked so fast about his flight that it was nearly impossible to answer them. He was glad to talk about the good old days wh-en he could go about his daily life without his picture land- ing on the front page of a newspaper or magazine. After reminiscing a few hours, they decided to let Ted get some rest for he was quite weary after all the excitement of the day. Switzerland was the next stop. Since Mr. Forbes wanted this to be a trip his wife would ever forget, hq did his best to grant her wish for a skiing lesson. They both went out for their lessons early in the morning and who should be their ski instructor but an attractive blonde lass with a surprisingly familiar laugh. It was none other than Irma Naegele. Fate works in strange ways! Of course, this t.urned out 'to be more than ski lessons. It was a lot of fun! Mr. and- Mrs. Forbes stayed longer with Irma because they wished to visit and, learn all the fine points of skiing. From Switzerland they went to Paris, France, to see the many points of interest. All along the streets there were sidewalk painters putting on canvas the scenic views of the city. One of the girls with pallette and brush in hand asked Mrs. Forbes to pose for a portrait. She ex- plained she was an American who had come over to study. Mr. Forbes, being of an. inquisitive nature, struck up a conversation and to their sur- prise, who should she be but Garnette Groomes, another graduate of Fernald. They told Garnette of their trip to the various other countries and of meeting some of her other classmates. Mrs. Forbes had always longed for one of the Parisian frocks so she decided to have one of the dressmakers style one of the latest fashions for her. She saw a sign which read, Madame Chitty's Fashion Salon. Madame Chitty gave her a glance and put on all the French airs, exclaim- ing many Oni-Oui's while styling the latest gown for her. Mrs. Forbes 16

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Senior Prophecy, continued iionable restaurants for lunch. They sat down at a table, close to a woman who apparently had oodles of money. They lunched and when they arose to leave, Mr. Forbes accidently bumped her, almost knocking her hat off her head. She jumped to her feet a bit disgusted, then lookedi at him with a knowing glance and said, Aren't you Ray Forbes? Surprised and little bewildered, Mr. Forbes replied, Why yes, I am. She introduced herself as the former Marilyn Hitchings, also a graduate of 1951. Marilyn asked them out to her villa and informed them she had married a Texas oil magnate. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes arose early the next morning to continue home- ward for they were getting lonesome for their children. Time was also drawing ,near for Professor Forbes to prepare for the next school year. They were glad to sec the graduates of 1951 so successful in their varied occupations. Class of We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-One of Fernald High School, City of Fernald, County of Story, and State of Iowa, being of sound mind, memory and health, do make, publish and declare this our Last Will and Testament, thereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills by us made heretofore. Know ye all men by these presents: We give, devise, and bequeath all our property as follows: John McBrid-e's levis to Ray C-ouser. tWe're wishing you luck, Ray.J Ted's chartreuse. cap and shirt to Mike Kendall. Donna's drooping eyelids to Mary. .lean Kaufman. Arlene's position in basketball to JoAnn Nelson. Dorothy Dadisman's boy friends to Margaret Miller. Dick's dimples to his little sister, Th-elma. Arlenels piano playing to Chuck Chitty. Dick's basketball suit to anyone capable of filling it. Marilyn Hitching's memories of State 'Center to Ray C. flle might have more interests there than she.l Tedls broad shoulders to Gerald H. Dorothy Stevenson's dimples to Katherine Kendall. Garnette's ability to lose pencils to Donna Rae Danielson. Darlene's height t-o Elaine Crosby. fSo she can see eye to eye with the boys.l Irma's blond hair to Evelyn Jarboe. Dorothy Dfs boldness to H-elev Wheelock. fLet's hope she doesn't use it.l Irma's cartwheels to Barbara Cawthon. Dick's b-oots to Marilynf Black fDoes she need the.m?J .lohnny's pretty straight teeth to anyone who wants them. Senior girls' imaginary trips to Des Moines to the Freshmen girls. 18