Grafton High School - Graftonian Yearbook (Grafton, OH)

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mmmmktm iM dis Will We the Senior Class of 1950 of Grafton High School being of sound ralnd and body do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament: Dot Adams - Leaves her aatlng ability to Irene Bailey and her ability to be a soda Jerk to Carl Jantz. Donn Barber - Wishes his sports enthusiasm be left to his brother Dale, and Swamper to the Overy brothers. Dick Edwards - Leaves his ability to argue to Mary Yost, and bequeaths his Naval Reserve Commission to Clancy Hooks Wolde. Joan Fiscner - Bequeaths her typing ability to Dave Parker, and her singing ability to Marilyn Schworer. Donna Glover - Bequeaths ner ability in home making to her sister, Marcia, ana her ability to play string bass to sister Stepheny. John Guyeska - Leaves his ability in sciences to Richard McCracken, and his ability to be home early to Phil Kobb. Chuck Knechtges - Leaves his sports ability to Donn Anderson, and his stature to Robert Yost. Betty Lowe - Leaves her ability to be quiet to Mike Susak, also her friendliness to Shiney Kazmlerczak. To the Juniors - We hope that you inherit the Seniors' dignity, and ability in class co-operation. To the Sophomores - We bequeath our well known ability to talk in self defense. To the Freshmen- We leave our mental abilities, in case they need them. To the Athletic Department - We hope you can fill the vacancies made by the senior class and our best wishes in winning all the games played. To the Faculty - We leave life-long devotion and respect. Signed - The Senior Class of 1950

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After all greetings were over, he showed us through his shop which was very modern and interesting. He told us that he was working mostly with colored television and that he had a very large set at his home in the suburbs of the city. He then took us to his office to meet another of our classmates. His sister-in-law, Donna Glover, had come to work for him as secretary-bookkeeper. Donna was not yet married but she planned to go to Kentucky shortly to marry Donn Barber, who was a sports commentator. She showed us her engagement ring which she had received a short time ago and Invited us to attend her wedding which was to be held the following month. After saying good-bye to Donna, John took us to his home to see his wife, Marcia, and their four children. They had a beautiful home with all modem conveniences whereas our new device could be of no help Marcia asked us to stay over night in order to talk over things that had happened since we had last met. We appreciated their gracious of- fer, but had to refuse since we had already made reservations for the night. After enjoying a delicious dinner with them, we reluctantly said good-bye with a promise to return soon. The next morning we spent several hours advertising our product and after many conferences with buyers we were ready to continue south. Taking the advice of one of our customers who was an experienced travel- er, we rented a car in order to enjoy the full beauty of the trip to St. Louis, Mo. Much to our disgust, we acquired a flat tire just out- side the city and since we were not equipped with a spare, we set out to find a garage. Being very lucky we had to walk only a short distance before we came upon one. We asked one of the mechanics if they could send someone out to fix our car and he sent us to the manager of the place. We were ushered through a showroom of New Fords to the office. We were overwhelmed to find the manager, Charles Knechtges, sit- ting behind the desk, looking very businesslike. Chuck since school had gone into business with his father-in-law and then started his own business. He took us through the garage and then drove out with us and a mechanic to repair our car. On the way back, he invited us to visit his wife and him for a while, but realizing that we had only a few days left before returning home we thanked him for his hospitality and made preparations to complete our business. When this was done, we set out for our last stop which was Louisville, Kentucky. We arrived in the morning and were delighted to discover that the Kentucky Derby was to be run that afternoon. After hurrying with all business engagements, we reached the track only a few minutes before the race started, only to find that all the tickets were sold out. Just as we were turning away from the window much disappointed, a familiar voice called to us. We turned to see Donn Barber hurrying toward us. He explained that he was announcing the Derby and asked if we would like to sit in his box with him. He took us to lunch afterward and explained in detail the plans he and Donna had made. Although our trip had been successful both in business and in pleasure, we were very happy to be returning home, as Betty’s twins were celebrating their second birthday the following week. I was also anxious to return to my husband and two little red-headed children, Jimmy, Jr., who was two and a half and Karen not quite one. When we reached home, we immediately began to plan for a reunion with our class which is to be held in Grafton in the near future. Signed - Dorothy Adams

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Twelve years is a long, long time I will always claim these years as mine The days we worked, the hours we played I think those days will never fade. The sports we played, the games we won, As everything we did, was a lot of fun. The days we spent and the people we met, Grafton High with all its spirit, Will always receive our greatest merit. Chuck Knechtges ’50 SENIOR SONG SHOPPE Dot I Love You Truly Donn All This and Heaven Too Dick Anchors Aweigh Joan I Can Dream Can’t I? Donna It Gets Too Late Too Early John Enjoy Yourself Chuck I’d Rather Be Right Than Be President Betty Oh, Johnny Seniors Graduation Day Dot Donn Dick Joan Donna John Chuck Betty WANTS TO BE Housewife Sports Commentator Sailor Housewife Nurse College Student Co ach Interior Decorator WILL BE Old Maid Owner of a Casino Butcher Printer Housewi fe Scientist Ford Dealer Mother of Twins SENIOR WANT ADS Donn Barber A slower clock or a faster car. Donna Glover More nights in a week. Chuck Knechtges A new Rolls Royce, plus five inches in height. Betty Lowe A good job this summer. Dick Edwards A Doctor's Degree at Yale and a bigger basketball hoop. Dot Ad a m s June to hurry and get here. John Guye ska A sure way to get home from college every weekend to see his one and only. Joan Fischer An Airplane hanger or a basketball court in her back yard.