Grayville High School - Gusher Yearbook (Grayville, IL)

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CLASS PROPHECY Akron, Ohio April 20, 1955 Dear Helen: I have just returned from a short trip to our old camping ground, Grayville, where we graduated about fifteen years ago. They really have a very beautiful school now. They have made so many modern improvements in the school building. These improvements had just been started when we left school. I just happened to run into some of the old classmate ? while I was there. I saw Lloyd Bryant. You remember him, don’t you? He has one of the largest and most modern farms in that part of the state. He is consulted by all the farmers about their crops and other agricultural problems. I asked him about some of the other members of our class. He said Margaret Nelson has married a very nice young doctor whose name I can’t remember. Margaret is head nurse in the hospital in which he works. He also told me that Dorcas Jordan, the little girl with the sunny smile, has left for Chicago where she is to take a position as hostess in one of the large hotels there. I met Beatrice Banks, or that is the name by which we knew her. She is with her husband in the picture business and they are really making a success of it. They have an ultra-modern studio in Grayville. She told me that Nolan Atteberry is now coach of Grayville High School. He seems to be doing very well because the basketball team is going to the State Tourney this year. Oh, yes, she also told me that Cecil Cooper has just opened one of the swankiest Night Clubs in the Tri-State. He also has his own orchestra and it is considered one of the best. I went io dinner there one night and met him. He told me that Vera Bender has an up-to-date Beauty Salon in Mt. Carmel, and is doing very well. On my way to Grayville I met Edna Wray in a Tourist Camp. It was just luck we met, but we had a nice visit. She is a very successful stylist in Hollywood now. She told me that Alice Bradshaw is one of the leading State Senators at this time. She is a Republican, too, you can bet. On the plane I sat across from a familiar looking woman but I couldn’t get up the nerve to ask her who she was. Finally she came over to me and asked me if I wasn’t Juanita Scamahorn. I said that I was and she told me she was Mrs. Verneda Ward. She is traveling all over the country with her husband who is working for a large oil company. She enjoys herself immensely as she has a large collection of pictures she has) taken in all parts of the country. How are things in France? Are you still in the beauty business or have you retired? I wish you all the success in the world. I am getting along just fine with my job as secretary. Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you that my employer died a few months ago and left me a considerable amount of money. I am going to spend a few years traveling abroad. Your loving classmate, Juanita Scamahorn

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CLASS HISTORY In the early fall of September, 1936, thirty timid, frightened Freshmen began their four long years of struggle. This fright vanished when classes began. The class started on the road to success by electing Doris Reeves, president; Charles Leet, vice-president; Nan Johnson, secretary; Eugene Bovinet, treasurer; and Miss Kershaw, sponsor. Due to our good fortune wre escaped initiation. The second year the class felt a great shock—a loss of nine students! But in their place we gained two very able people, Juanita Scamahorn and Lloyd Bryant. For officers we chose Charles Leet, president; Alice Bradshaw, vice president; Dorothy Skiles, secretary and treasurer; and Mrs. Couts, sponsor. At the end of the year, we Sophomores enjoyed a trip to Mesker Park, Evansville, Indiana, ending the day at the movies. As Juniors, a year of work began with twenty members. Dorothy Tate joined our group. For officers we had Charles Leet, president; Doris Reeves, vice-president; Helen Robinson, secretary; Kenneth Simmons, treasurer; and Mrs. Walsh, sponsor. By giving the play “Aunt Tilly Goes to Town”, presenting Marvello, the magician, and selling candy, we made enough money to give the banquet and the prom. As Seniors we gained one member. Old ones left and new ones came. Evelyn Flowers and Nolan Atteberry were new members. Ivan Dodson was with us the first part of the year but moved to Centralia, 111. We chose as class officers Gene Bovinet, president; Cecil Cooper, vice president; Alice Bradshaw, secretary and treasurer. The banquet, prom, the baccalaureate service, class day, and commencement will mark the end of our years at G. H. S. The four years that we thought would seem so long passed quickly. As we go our many ways we will always remember our school days as the happiest days of our lives. Nan Johnson After a long talk on the value of peace, goodwill and disarmament, Mrs. Walsh, the history teacher, asked the class if they objected to war! “Yes, I do!” said James Payne. “Good. Now tell us why.” “Because,” said James, “wars make history, and I hate history.”

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CLASS PROPHECY Paris, France May 22, 1955 Dear Juanita: It was so nice to hear from you and of our old classmates of ’40. As you didn’t mention all of them, I took it for granted that you didn’t know about them so I shall tell you what I know. Virginia Fly became a medical missionary. Recently she went to South Africa; as she has not returned, it is thought that she was eaten by cannibals. Charles Leet is in China as an interpreter for the American Ambassador. Nothing is ever accomplished at the meetings because none of the members can understand Charles. Eddie Hughes has a band at the Black Hat in Hollywood. His slogan is, “Weai out your shoes with Eddie Hughes.” He is noted for his discovery of the famous singer Dodo Skiles. It is rumored that Dodo will soon join the Metropolitan Opera Company. Mrs. Eugene Tate, formerly Dorothy Bovinet, is private secretary to her husband as she won’t trust anybody else. Her husband is a big business man in Miami, Florida. This year Sherrill Kieth, their son, will graduate from high school. Nan Johnson is living on a ranch in Texas with her husband, a cowboy, and her six children. She has three boys and three girls. Sam Houston has an amateur program over N. B. C. His program is similar to the one formerly known as Major Bowe’s Amateur Hour. Evelyn Flowers is married to a sailor and, like Olive Oyl, she worries about her Popeye all the time. She is now living in Hawaii. Kenneth Simmons is a very famous baseball player. He has recently gone on a sit-down strike for more money. The latest report is that he is still on the strike. Doris Reeves broadcasts over the radio; she is known as the “Singing Lady”. Her job is to tell bed time stories to the “kiddies” every night at 8:00. Listen to her sometime; she’s very good. Eugene Bovinet is in Los Angeles, California. He owns several race horses but as yet has never had success in winning a race. Gene never gives up hope, however, and is always in there rooting for the horses. I see my time is becoming very short before I open my Beauty Salon; and so, with much sorrow, I close, hoping to hear from you again soon and wishing you all the success in life. Yours, Helen Robinson Mrs. Couts was explaining the difference between the stately rose and the modest violet. “A rose,” she began, “is like a beautiful, richly gowned woman so proud she doesn’t speak to anyone. But behind her is a small creature with bowed head—” “Yes,” interrupted “Chaw” Fleming, “That’s her husband.”