Holland High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Since the World's Fair was to take place in Holland that year, I was engaged as special cor- respondent for the Chicago Tribune, and therefore came across many interesting facts concerning my former high school classmates. Imagine my surprise when I entered the elaborate broadcasting studio, KHHS located in the Westveer Building on the corner of State and Lemmen streets, and saw Bill Masselink as the chief radio announcer! He told me to be sure to see the fierce Wild Man of Borneo, Denton Norlin. The stock show proved to be exceedingly interesting for it was none other than Earle Tellman, a confirmed old bachelor, displaying his prize stock. He was ably assisted by john Kaper and his six strapping young sons. Finally, I was successful in pushing through the crowd around the Faber-Tysse hot-dog stand. How I laughed when I saw Earl with his shiny bald crown and Kenny as a champion heavyweight of three hundred lifty pounds! Evidently he was the victim of frequent gedunking. Of course, I had to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel operated by Garold Snyder. To my aston- ishment, the motor stopped and I found myself in the uppermost position of the wheel. Fortunately, I could see a great deal of the fairgrounds. The first thing to catch my eye was the race track. I had to look twice before I was sure, for there, getting ready for a race, was Herman Van Ark riding Slow Poke. Directly below me and selling chances for a car was Lois Vander Meulen. I dropped a penny on her head. When she looked up, I waved to her. A dazzling array of colors caught my eye and there I saw Howard Hoffman eagerly selling balloons. To the right in a large open space were several airships of the latest models getting ready for a thrilling demonstration. Upon closer observation I noticed that three of the planes were to be piloted by Joe Aardema, Louis Dykema, and Muriel Chard! Her co-pilot was Lawrence Maxam. Suddenly I felt myself descending and when I reached the ground decided to see some of the main attractions at a closer range. I hurried to the hangars in which I found the monster dirigible, The Holland, in the shape of a wooden shoe, owned by Nathaniel Wiersema and Martin Waterway. Among the spectators I saw a familiar red head, Helena Visscher. Years hadn't changed her much. I made known my presence immediately whereupon she invited me to her beautiful home on Woodlawn Terrace the following evening. After a busy day's correspondence I was very glad to get away from the day's toil to an eve- ning of gayety. Upon my arrival I found that the other guests had assembled, came in unnoticed and stood on a balcony overlooking the dance floor. At one end Gene De Glopper and his famous orchestra were playing. Since nearly everybody was dancing, I had an excellent opportunity to see who was present. john Leland and Clifford Plakke, the famous explorers, were standing in one corner talking earnestly to Baxter McLean, a well-known chemist. just then Mrs. McLean fMargret Van Raaltej joined them. At the conclusion of the dance, a short intermission was given, and to my great delight the Brendel Sisters performed. They had made their debut a year ago in one of the large Parisian theaters. Robert Bontekoe, who had won fame as an artist, and his wife, Frances Moomeyg Verna Van Dort, the beauty expert, Gene Van Kolken, accompanist for the metropolitan singer Helen jean Pelgrim, were among those enjoying themselves. Ade Eberhardt, the movie queen, was surrounded on all sides by her many admirers. She flashed me a smile as she caught my eye. I had known her for a long time and at one time had been her publicity manager. Over in the corner I spied Bernard Rowan, international quarter-miler, lounging nonchalantly against the window. Talking earnestly with him was Art Van Looyengoed, who had broken the ski jump record in the last winter olympics. In the middle of the floor was Earl Cook, popular mayor of the city doing justice to Tiger Rag as played by Gene De Glopper. Bill Combes, the famous pianist, who accompanied Howard Vanden Berg, the celebrated tenor, was talking with the hostess. I looked about for Howard and finally saw him tasting the refresh- ments. I was ready to go over and help him out when a voice was heard, Something for you, sir? I turned quickly and to my delight recognized Ray Souter, the butler. After a few minutes of interesting conversation, my search for familiar faces was continued. The first to arrest my attention was Alyce Vander Riet, who had won prominence with the production of her latest play, The Fool. She was busily engaged in conversation with Albert Schrotenboer, the world's champion lightweight boxer. There was rumor that the two were to be married. 'What a successful party that was! It was impossible for me to fall asleep as I lay there thinking over the many good times we had together at Holland High School. On the day of my departure, I went to the tennis tournament for the woman's single champion- ship of the country. There Vera Damstra and Olive Wishmeier were battling for the crown. My good friend, jean Rottschaefer, was mistress of ceremonies. I still can see Vera's smiling face as she won the championship. I26l