Fernald High School - Echo Yearbook (Fernald, IA)

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ready to read mother article when her attention was drawn to the loud speaker's mnounce- ment of the trick rider for the evening. Mrs. Cummings was very startled to hear that Marilyn Black md her Golden Palomino were to be the main attraction. After a very thrilling performance the Cumming strolled to the performers stand and congratulated Marilyn on her wonderful md thrilling achievement. They then talked over old times md memories together. Once again our now weary travelers retumed to their trip because their time was now growing short. The next week was spent ioumeying eastward across Canada. lt seemed no time at all mtil they approached the United States border. Upon reaching this line, as is always customary, they had to have their car and luggage inspected. As this delayed them they complained to the custom officer. He explained to them the necessity of it md apologized for the delay. A they were about to leave the way station another officer shouted, Hey, Ching, you had better tell those people they have a flat tire. This nickname rmg a bell md as Nr. Cumming, assisted by the officer, chmged the tire, Mrs. Cummings inquired cs to the source of this familiar nicknane. She found that, just as she had suspected, it was none other than Gerald Hitchings. Mrs. Cummings talked to Gerald for awhile and found that Gerald would be off work in an hour or so. She was very anxious to talk to him so they decided to spend a little more time visiting in the vicinity. The next day, however, they continued on their ioumey. Ps they cane down across the beautiful green pastures of Wisconsin they began seeing many dairy farms. After passing through Milwaukee, they again came to the fertile pastures and modem dairy farms. One especially caught their attention. lt was cn extra nice farm with beautiful white fences and building. The pcstures were dotted with hundreds of Guemsey dairy cows. On the gate hung a sig1, worded, Headquarters for Dadismm Dairy Drean Fcxms. Once again fate seemed to chance upon the Cummings' for on this trip they had come in con- tact with each member of the graduating class of i954 and were with them for a short time in each of his or her professions. So they drove up the long winding lme and came upon a beauti- ful lmdscaped yard md home. Afknock on the door brought to their service a maid who in tum led them to Mr. Daniel Lee Dadisman in person. The day was spent touring the famous farms and the evening spent conversing about the trip to date, and l.ee's success in the dairy business But already September had rolled around on the calendar, and the Cumming' had to retum to their school in the heart of the combelt. A summer's ioumey wcs at an end, a ioumey filled with wonderful memories. Memories that would stay with them, as the high school memories had stayed with each graduate of the class of I954. 1 X 22

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commented on the fact that there was a girl in the group. The guide overheard the statement md explained that this particular girl had come from a small town in lowa, where the countryside is relatively flat, and she had always had the desire to climb. Through further inquiry, Nlrs. Cumming was astonished to find that it was none other than Marilyn NlcNatton. Since neither of the two were pressed for time, they sat down md begm reminiscing about their golden school days. Typing, shorthand, and literature classes fumished them with a lengthy discussion which had to be discontinued as Miss McNatton had to retum with her companions to the foot of the mountain to plan a new way to ascendMt. McKinley. The next moming they left Mt. McKinley to continue on to Fairbmks. While in Fairbanks they went on a tour of the main industries and buildings of the city. While TOUFFHQ one of these buildings the guide told them about the large F. H. A. convention that wcs being held there that week. At the present time there was a lecture. going on in the auditorium so they couldn 't go in. When passing the door of the auditorium, Mrs. Cummings noticed a poster hmg- ing by the door telling about the lecturer. She was surprised to see that if was one of her stu- dents from F. H.S. , Mary Lou Wise to be exact. When she told the guide that she knew her md would like to see her, he said it could easily be arrcnged. After the lecture, Mrs. Cummings md Mary Lou sat down to discuss everything that had happened in the past ten years. Nkxry Lou told of how she had gotten interested in lecture work. Mrs. Cummings was sorry to see the dis- cussion come to m end but as she said, time waits for no one. The next stop on their itinerary was White l'brse in the Yukon territory of Canada. They arrived there about noon md went directly to a hotel for dinner. As that was the busy secson of the year, there were no empty tables, however, at one table there was a man dining alone. From the looks of his clothing and the instruments he had with him he reminded them of some- one connected with the scientific research. Nts. Cummings thought it would be interesting to talk to him, md besides in doing so they would have the opportunity of ordering cmd eating their meal. So they approached him and asked if they might sit at his table. When the mm looked up, Mrs. Cummings recognized him immediately as Gerald K. from Fernald. After they had ordered their meal, Gerald told them that he was here doing research work for l.S. C. on the study of uranium. They talked of many of the good times at F. H.S. and what each had been doing since Gerald's graduation . They spent the remainder of the day at his research center looking over the experiments md laboratories. But, as they had to be moving on, they bade him farewell and started on their now homeward bound ioumey. Again Mrs. Cummings regretted having to leave one of her former students, but Gary was mxious to make it to Calgary in time for the famous rodeo, so good-byes had to be said. All of Gary's impatience was unneccessary because they reached their destination in plenty of time. After purchasing their tickets they went in and seated themselves as comfortably as possible on the wooden plmks. Mrs. Cummings prepared herself for a boring evening, by settling back md reading a magazine. She read during the broncho riding md steer raping. She was iust getting 21

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Last Will and Testament ofthe Class of 1954 We, the Fernald Senior Class of l954, being of sound body and compara- tively sound mind, do hereby leave this last will and testament. Mickey's ability to go with one fellow for a long time to Betty L. Blackie's temper to Dorothy S. Lois Ann 's pep to Arid S. The teasing Gladys got on the bus to Betty W. Mary Lou 's evenings at home to Sally L. The Senior Class arguments to the Sophomores. Gerald H. and Lee's friendship to the Sophomore girls. Gerald K.'s broad shoulders to Dick K. The airplcnes built in literature class to Mrs. Cummings' for souvenirs. Mickey's first chair in band to Warren L., may he keep it as warm as she always did. Blackie's ability to get the car to Sharon W. so she can haul her class- mates around. Lois Pnn's bones to Mr. Begg's dog to chew on. Gladys' address book to Marlene H. , so she ccn complete her collection. Nury Lou's parties to Dale M., so he can make use of their nice base- ment and also keep his class as happy as we have been. The Senior's last minute preparation to the Freshmen. Gerald H.'s quietness to Galen F. Lee's bright sayings to Nonnan H. How about that? Gerald K.'s pool playing after choir practice to Mary Jean A., so she won 't have to come right home afterwards. The Seniors' seats to the .luniors. The Senior girls late hours to Miriam H. Mickey's novelties to John W. , so he ccn amuse the teachers 'till he graduates. Blackie's aggressiveness in basketball to Judy Mc., make good use of it Judy. Lois Ann 's height to Sally so she doesn't have to look up to everyone. Gladys' ability to drive her Dad's Buick to Karen F. Nkzry Lou's love for McPherson to Helen B. The Seniors' lockers and all the junk in them to next year's Freshmen. Gerald H.'s liking for girls to'Larry H. , take odvcmtage of it Larryg it's fun. Lee's parking places to Kelly if he cm find them. Gerald K's belt to Bruce so the girls won't have to worry any more. The Senior boys' ability to get along with the Senior girls to the Junior boys. The boys' basketball trophy to the girls' team. Mickey's short cut to school to Delores M. , you would be surprised at all the time it saves. Blackie's interest in Colo to Lois Mc., she is used to it. Lois Ann 's seat on the bus to Ronnie W. Gladys' ability to get the chores done in time to go places to Karen T. , as if she ever had to do any. Mary Lou's picture painting to Rosella R. , she already has a good start. The Senior girls clothes to the Sophomore girls, as if they needed anymore 23