Marlinton High School - Marlintonian Yearbook (Marlinton, WV)

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Cloud Pictures As I sit on my porch and gaze into the clouds, I can see many strange things in the Future. I can see “Herbie” Ardell running the greatest super-market in the town of Marlinton. Yes, he has plenty of help. I can see Nancy Underwood as his caishier, pocketing all the “odd change.” Dale Curry is his experienced meat cutter, and what an experience! I can also see Gerald Gordon as editor of a newspaper in Marlinton—it’s the GORDON DAILY and he gives all the data on the ball games. I see Carolyn Thomas as superintendent of nurses and Harper Callison as head doctor at the Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. They seem to be performing an operation; I should have known—they are pickling Helen Sharp’s brain in alcohol. Above the microscopic bottle is a sign, “The Smallest Organism Known.” I can see Ann Yeager teaching home economics in M. H. S. What is that awful odor! No wonder the potatoes are burning, because “Davey” Gibson, who is teaching chemistry, has just walked into the kit¬ chen and everything else is forgotten. Mescal Morrison is happily married and giving lessons to high school girls on “How to acquire a loving man.” Jewell Hannah is proprietor of the Rexall Drug Store —she had plenty of experience. This cloud begins to turn and now I see Ezra Dean as supervisor of Watoga State Park—he is spon¬ soring a new program, training wild animals. Richard Beverage is directing the training of “dear.” I see Quentin Underwood running a night club, “The Mocombo of the Mountains,” at the entrance of Wa¬ toga. There’s Hale Alderman as the owner of a garage at Huntersville—he seems to have quite a busi¬ ness, and guess why? Roy Ware is his salesman; he always could talk! I can see Mary Underwood sit¬ ting at home waiting for a call to be a stenographer. This cloud rolls by and another takes its place. There are Robert and Eugene Galford, owners of the biggest fish pond in the state located on Williams River. As the cloud dims a little I see Johnny Gibson and Charles Showalter as the greatest evangelists of their day—I always knew those boys were going to be fine citizens. Shirley Sage is quietly sitting at home, (with her hair rolled up), reading a book, just waiting for some man to propose. Eugene Pescosolido is still working on the R. R. (Right Road, that is) trying to reach his goal. Robert Dumire is in business giving lessons on “Your First Job” —the first one he had didn’t work, so he was never able to get another one. Gordon Rickett is Lassie’s stand-in in the moves—barking, of course. This cloud has now parted to reveal Grace Gay, Wanda Clark, Bonnie Carpenter, and Gilda Gay playing basketball. The name of their team is “G. W. C. G.” (Gee, What Cute Girls). Floyd Davis is driving the bus which takes the girls from place to place, and Jimmie Mann is their general manager. The clouds are again rolling furiously and I see “Red” Long carrying the “pigskin” for the Coast Guard. We always knew that he was going places. I can also see Marvin Galford designing clothes in New York—the latest fashion is knee pants for men. Imagine that! Undoubtedly that is Herb Mace riding that motorcycle around the wall at the World’s Fair. Betty Bright’s latest invention is on dis¬ play at the World’s Fair, and Robert Pyle’s famous paintings are creating quite a stir. Lucy Rose and Don VanReenan have a show of their own—the “World’s Greatest and Smallest People.” I see Eddie Lightner pitching for the Brooklyn Dodgers while Dan Moore is batting for the St. Louis Cardinals both undefeated teams up to date. I can see Ernestine Cutlip squawking her head off for the Dodgers. As the clouds break up again, I see Mary Alyce Beard as the greatest music instructor of the day at W. V. U. I just know that her secretary is Sue Harper, now that she is such a success. Yes, there is Jim Moore coaching the W. V. U. team, and Clyde Buzzard is, most assuredly, their busy manager. Joyce Thomas is instructing in the commercial subjects at the university. It seems strange that so many classmates are together. Turning my gaze a little, I see Virginia Liptrap as owner of the “Rat Shop,” a restaurant at El¬ kins, and Mayonna Astin is there as a waitress. Now the clouds are changing and I see Wade Sharp down on a plantation in Virginia raising tobacco. He’s always sure now of having a cigarette. I keep gazing and see Barbara Burns at the police station trying to find Raymond Junior. He’s lost! It ap¬ pears that Harold Butcher and Edwin Pennybacker have gone West to herd cattle and wait for the next discovery of gold. I can see Wilma Galford married and living on a ranch in California. Styrl Hively has taken a new position—Secretary of Defense. Everything is growing black; it must be the effects of the brainstorm I just had, so I had better direct my gaze on new things before I lose my vision.

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WANTS TO BE NOTED FOR Statistics Bus. Administrator . . Forester . . Beautiful . . Music teacher . . Farmer . . Scientist -. .. School teacher .. .. Forest Ranger . . Politician . . Surgeon . Social Studies Teacher .. Photographer —. . Millionaire . .... X-ray technician —- . Machanic . Park Superintendent . Mech. Engineer . Business man . Motel Operator . Forester . . Typist . . Nurse . . Nurse .. .... Lawyer . . Aviator . . Dentist . .... Cow girl .. X-ray technician .... . Loafer . . Beautician . Football Coach . Forest Ranger . .... Mechanic . Forest Ranger . . Chemist . ... Bookkeeper . Engineer . ... Pro-wrestler -. Atomic Physicist — . Dentist . .... Mortician . . Singer ... Career woman . F. B. I. agent . .. Undertaker Lab technician . School teacher . .... Secretary . . Nurse . . Chemist . Court reporter . Farmer . Home Ec teacher ... DESTINED TO BE Second Clark Gable . Grocery man . .. Housewife . . Clerk . . Farmer . . School teacher . . Mrs. Nelson . . Forest Ranger . Director of State Parks . Genius . Wife of Storekeeper . Model . . Pauper . . Housewife . . Truck driver - . Pan-handler . . Truck driver . . Logger . . Ladies’ man -. . Farmer . . Housewife . . Loafer . . Loafer . . Politician . . Pres, of U. S. . Sport caster .. . Housewife . . Seamstress . . Tramp .. . Nothing . . Sailor . . Willy Hoppe II . . Farmer . . Laborer with S. R. C. ... Pro-Football player .. . Housewife -.. . Farmer . . Coach . . Farmer . ... Sound effect man .. Nothing . . Nothing . . Soda jerk . .- Gangster . . Policeman . . Storekeeper .. . Stenographer .. . Housewife .—. . Baby Sitter . ... Night club operator .. . Turkey farmer . . Farmer - . Shaw’s wife . . Good acting . Driving Thomas Truck .. Diamond Ring . Flirting .. Fighting . Laziness . Blushing ... Talking Korean Talking to pretty teachers .-. Studying . Big mouth . Big mouth Ability to get out of tests . Good driving . Bookkeeping . Height . Arguing . Sly mischief . Red Hair Quietness . Temper . Temper . Temper .. Football . Getting out of tests . Reading good books .. Basketball . Snippy remarks .. Cigarettes .. Laughing . Red hair . Mule train . Slowness . Eating . Common sense . Day dreaming . Evelene . Football . Art . Jokes . Big mouth . Talking . Feather brains . Loafing . Lover boy . Day dreaming . Talking . Pretty hair . Loafing . Quietness . Small size . Fighting . Height

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Schoo Calendar JANUARY 2—Classes resume 12—Semester exams. SEPTEMBER 7—First day of classes 9—First football game—Frankford 12— As:embly—elect cheerleaders 13— Classes hold elections 15—Copperhead Staff organized 20—Ring order goes out OCTOBER 5—Jolly Pioneer 4-H organized 7— Holiday—Forest Festival 12—Magazine Contest 18—Mariintonian Staff organized 25—Freshman Initiation 28—Speaker—Prof. Crocker of W. V. U. 31—Cake-Walk—F. H. A. and F. F. A. NOVEMBER 3—Driver Demonstration 3—Show for Carol Burgess 8— Talent Show—M. Y. F. 9— School pictures taken 10 11—S. E. A. 15—Speakers from D. E. 23—Reptile Show—Washington Zoological Society DECEMBER 14— Bird Show—Washington Zoological Society 15— Christmas Play—Graded School 16— Alumni Basketball game 20—Senior play—“Three Girls and Jeffrey” 23—Christmas Holliday FEBRUARY 9—Social Security Representative 21—Assembly—D. E. program 23— Junior play—“Here Comes Charlie” 27— Christian Youth Program MARCH 1— Christian Youth Program 3—Christian Youth Program 2— Sectional Basketball Tournament 8—Seniors take Glenville test 10— Bridgewater College Representative 13— Lion’s Club Banquet for Basketball boys 14- 16—-Class tournament 17- 18—Rotary Play—“The Adorable Imp” 20-22—Jr. High Tournament APRIL 3— Salem College program 11— Grade School Operetta — “The Land Of Dreams Come True” 12— W. V. U. Representative 18— Marshall College program 28— County Chorus Music Festival MAY 11—Junior-Senior Banquet 14— Commencement Sermon 15- —Class Night 18—Commencement Exercises 24— Last day of school