Helt Township High School - Old Rose and White Yearbook (Dana, IN)

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PROPHECY September 31, 1940. Dear Mrs. Morrison: I have just returned from a delightful trip to tin Indiana State Fair at Indianapolis. I would like to tell of some of the interesting and beautiful sights I saw. but know you would be more interested in hearing about the members of the class of 1925, all of whom I saw or heard of on my trip. When I got oft the train upon my arrival in Indianapolis I heard some one yelling, laxi! “Taxi! I looked around ami there upon the driver’s seat of an elegant taxieab sat Stanley Reed, just as natural. I was delighted to see Son and jumped in the front seat with him. intending to have a chat. I had no chance for in two seconds we were at my hotel. Von know Stanley always was noted for his fast driving. That night I attended a concert given by the famous “Bang! Bang! Band. and whom should I see playing tin drums but Elsworth Montgomery. I was delighted to see my old friend “Alec” and he was delighted to see me. You will no doubt remember “Alee played the drums in our High School Orchestra and will be delighted to hear In has won so much fame. The next morning I gave a casual glance at the waiter who brought my breakfast, and jumped up in astonishment Who do you suppose it was? .John Nolan! 1 wondered how on earth he could ever get such a position. lie seemed happy and contented and confided to me that his tips were sending his sons through college. I took the hint and left a generous bill under my plate. I hat afternoon I attended a lecture on “How to Stuff and Grow Thin,” bv Frances Myers. Frances and I were very glad to see each other. Fpon talking with her later I learned she had never been married, but had devoted the past fifteen years of her life studying methods of reducing. 1 wondered at the great confidence that people had in her methods, for she was far from willowy. She was interested in athletics ami took me to see a boxing match. Imagine if you can our astonishment when a bill handed us at the door announced “Battling ( hie Futon. World’s Famous Heavyweight Boxer.” 1 was delighted to see Charles looking natural, except that In had grown very much heavier. Later I went over to talk with him. He told me lie was touring the world and would fight before all the nobility of Europe. The next afternoon as I was walking through the park I saw a lady with about twenty children following her. I soon recognized her as Ruby Giles. I asked her where on earth she got all the kids and learned she was matron of an Orphans Home and had the children out for a walk. She told me she had just received a letter from Mildred Pearmnn who was now Librarian at Bono. I was certainly glad to hear Bono now had a Library. One day while at the Fair I bought a book entitled, “How to Tie Shoe Strings and saw the author was my old school friend, Harold Mack.

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CLASS WILL We. the high and mighty class of 1925. of licit Township High School, realizing that no longer our feet must tread the green cat pet, do hereby, in presence of witnesses, tile our last will and testament. To the Junior Class, who will tread in our footsteps, we bequeath the rag on which to chew. It was willed us by the class of '24. It is in perfect condition. as we have never used it. realizing that you will need it next year. To the Sophomores, we give our opinions of the teachers to help them in their climb to Seniorhood. To the Freshmen, so meek and lowly, we bequeath our good morals ami common sense. To Mr. Bean blossom: A morocco bound volume of “How to Grow Rich Raising Skunks.” To Mr. Bennett: A new Ford and all of our second hand tires. To Mrs. Hunt: A permanent wave. To Mrs. Kimball: A bright history class for the year of ’26. To Miss Igoe: The book entitled, “How 1o Keep Order.” To Miss Ingle: The reality of “Charlie My Boy.” To Mrs. James: A life time position as teacher of the Junior High. To Mrs. Morrison: Our best wishes for a happy and prosperous life. Personal— 1. Stanley Reed leaves his place in the quartette, his popularity among the students and his ability to keep out of trouble to Km era Id Harris. 2. Kthyle Price leaves her gift of bluffing to Wood Harrison. 3. Mildred Pearman leaves her solemnity to Ruby Myers. 4. Thelma Reed leaves her love for “Alec” to Bonnie Nolan. 5. John Nolan wills his ambition to Bvrl Wright. (i. Frances Myers wills a new march. “Chopsticks,” to be played at dismissal by Elizabeth Parr. 7. Klsworth Montgomery bequeaths Franklin Ennis the guardianship of Bonnie Nolan during her high school career. 8. Harold Mack wills his curly hair and his attraction for the Presides to Frank Howard. 0. Carl Skidmore leaves his knowledge to Wilbur McBride for his own private use in the future years. 10. Harold ( hisler leaves his love for Helen Kutch to John Park. 11. Bernice Miller leaves her place by Julia's side to anyone who can fill it. She suggests Red Wellman. 12. Ruby Giles wills her ability to play the part of an old maid to Kois Vestal. 13. Charles Eaton leaves his wonderful voice and his imagination to Ella Mary Hass. 14. Hubert Brown leaves his winning way and his rank in all classes to Leo Aik man. 15. To the Janitor: A new broom to be used for sweeping the auditorium (and library). Hi. To II. T. II. S. our deepest regards that it must lose such a good class. To the school as a whole we gladly leave all our possessions not heretofore mentioned. In the presence of witnesses, we declare this to be our last will and testament made and signed, April 24. 1925 A. I). Witnesses: THE SENIOR CLASS. Martha Cooper. Helen James, Katherine Goforth.

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PROPHECY—continued While glancing through this book in the hotel lobby I heard my name mentioned. I'pon turning around, 1 found myself gazing directly at ( arl Skidmore in the uniform of a bell hop. Of course we chatted a while. He told me Hubert Brown was in the ice cream business in northern Alaska. Later, as 1 was walking down the street sight seeing, I saw a sign which read: ‘ Reed’s Laundry. Clothes Washed Without Water.” As 1 walked past the establishment I noticed Thelma Reed and asked her how she happened to be there. She told me she was owner and manager ot the place. That evening 1 noticed in the paper something which read like this: ‘ Vocal Lessons, Learn to Sing Whether You Have a Voice or Not. Miss Kthyle price. Director.” 1 decided to go right then and see my old friend and maybe take a few lessons, for I surely needed them. 1 called at the address given. As 1 entered the place. 1 heard someone singing in such a rapturous voice that I was held spellbound. I thought it must have been Caruso come to life. 1 called for Miss Price and was told to come right in. She said she had a great surprise for me. Sin- took me into another room and there was Harold Chisler. How surprised 1 was to meet these two after so many years. Kthyle told me she had studied at home and abroad. I soon learned it was Harold’s melodious voice that I had heard. 1 must say he has improved. I suppose you will want to know by this time what I am doing. Well, I am traveling for the famous “Kiss Co,” demonstrating their “Kiss Proof Lip Stick.” I shall make Paris soon ami will write you from there. Sincerely your friend, BERNICE A. MILLER.