Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

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June Shon la managing 8 bachelors home, (men from 6 to 60) She la enjoying the business Immensely In spite of the fact that she always claimed she was a man-hater. Barbara Sebrlng la collecting tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge In San Franalco. She has met many interesting people and is very happy with her new job. Thla Is one Job which really appeals to her. Robert Swenson has now started a plctureatudio of hia own called Swanson’s Photography Salon. Ed Tellmen started his career several yeara ego at Mettawan where he was captain of the Safety Patrol in the high school. He la now using hia ability for distributing hot air at the corner of Hollywood and Vine where he uses hia whistle not only for the traffic, but for the surrounding scenery as well. Ruth Van Stella la a dramatics teacher 8t the University of California at Los Angeles. Wilma Van Gemert was heard by M.G.M. talent scout end has landed the lead in Sing Along, their latest musical. Sheldon Weed is now at Michigan State College trying to convince them that girls should be allowed to take Parlimentary Procedure. And the information he had about us--- Marian Buraon, due to her dancing ability, is now In the front row of the chorus in the Zeigfield Follies. You can't miss her she's that little blonde, third from the right. Jack Quan has Just been chosenthe Ideal American Husband by the Old Maid Society of which Harriett Estey is president. We hope you have enjoyed this as much as we have. Sincerely yours, Harriett Eatey Barbara Sebrlng

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(2laid fliopkecy On a recent trip to New York, Marian Burson end I heppened to run Into Richard Dophlede who, we found, was the heed of e large detective agency.We asked him If he had any Information on any of our former classmates. The following facts were submitted to us by him. Because we thought you would be Interested, we are passing this Information on to you. Joseph Albright Is one of three Judges Ins Visa America Beauty Contest. Donald (on the dot) Austin Is now head of the Buglers Union, (He Is working for Uncle Sara.) Dale Bourner accidently set the Moon Rocket off while working on It one day and therefore, made an unscheduled trip to the moon. Ruby Dunn, who Is now living In Texas,has lassoed a so-called man. All ten of them, (Ernie, Ruby and eight cows) have settled down on their ranch In Euckeye County. Faye Fitzpetrlck,despite school day predictions,(mode by herself,) has married a widower with five children. Joe Francis, lover boy of Vattawan High, is now a member of the lonely hearts club waiting for any of his old flames to contact him at Dixon- 30U17. Barbara Huff, is now assisting Perc Westmore In Hollywood. She is the cosmetologist there. Audrey Kimble is now coach for the boys basketbal) teem at Michigan State College. She Is very well liked by the players Betty Markle, due to her outstanding work in commercial subjects, has become the owner and editor of that sensational new mogazlne. Garden Gossip. Barbara Mason has a new Chevrolet and is giving driving lessons to the veterans at Percy Jones Hospital. There’s a motive behthd all of this I David Michael and Virginia Pontious, who discovered their love during the Junior Play, are now advising their children to Join a dramatics club. Richard Hall is now representing the State of Michigan In the House of Representatives. Frank Powers, the up and coming fighter, has Just signed up for a bout with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden this summer. Georgia Myers is now an angel of mercy In the new Katchem and Klllum hospital. Ervon Ritter was Just discovered by Warner Brothers, while singing In Johnny VanDenboah’s placecn, W.K.Z.O., Kalamazoo's block long Radio City. They Immediately signed him up and ho now is playing opposite to Dale Evens in the new musical hit, Down M.H.S. Way. Jack Ruzlck is now at the head of the History Department at Harvard Unlvers ity. Flora Seiner,once famous for her giggle at Mattawan High School, Is now giving lessons in her private studio to Laughing Hyenas on the correct procedure of laughter.

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 2lc s W We the senior dess of Mattawan High School, county of Van Buren, State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, thereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us. First, We leave the school house In one piece. (The attempts In chemistry class to blow It up were futile). Second, We will our teachers (the old dears) the classes who will follow us. Third and last: I Joe Albright, will my ability of keeping quiet to Rose Klobucher. I Charlene Anspaugh, bequeath my temper to Judy Chlpman and Margaret Pfau. I Don Austin, leave my little green Ford to Velma De Leeuw. I Dale Bourner, will my daily attendance record to Bill Baumgartner and Ray Alexander. I Marian Burson, bequeath my studious ways in Literature class to Steve Draglcevich. I Ruby Dunn, will my ability to type to my brother Robert Dunn. I Harriett Estey, will my long black hair to Evelyn Miles. I Richard Dophelde, give my red nose to Barbara Whitmore. I Joe Francis, leave all my girls in Chicago to George Gelssel and Phil Van Wlltenburg. (carry on fellows). I Faye Fitzpatrick, leave my extensive vocabulary to Fred Thomas. I Barbara Huff, leave my baby face to Vorman French. I Richard Hall, give my physique to Jim Hlscock. I Audrey Kimble, leave my sporting ways to Arlyene Mac Pherson. I Betty Markle, will my quiet manner to Alfred Carlisle. I Barbara Mason, will my height to Bill Frommann. I Dave Michael, will my variety of girl friends to Grant Coombs. I Georgia Myers, will my flirty eyes to Betty Tlmmer and Helen Powers. I Virginia Pontlous, leave my cheer-19ading position to Beverly Wesley. I Frank Powers, leave my ability to keep on the honor roll to Bob Wilkinson. I Jack Quan, leave my ability to pester the girls to the Brlsky twins. I Ervon Ritter, bequeath my yodeling to Francis Ruzlck. I Jack Ruzlck, will my one legged A’s to Jean Veldt. I Barbara Sebrlng, leave my ability of changing schools to Donna Underwood. I Flora Seiner, leave my diamond ring to Maxine Alexander. I June Shon, bequeath my saying the wrong things at the right time to Estella Coombs. I Robert Swanson, will my dashing smile to Joe Aleksich. I Ed Tallman, give my strut to Frank Brunaccl and Ralph Moyle. I Wilma Van Gemert, will my knowledge of playing Ping Pong to Allan Gage. I Ruth Van Stelle, will my ability to blush to Ted Krajewskl and Lloyd Anspaugh. I Sheldon Weed, give my long legs to Maedonna Goldsmith. In witness whereof. We, Senior Class the testator, have set our hand and seal hereto this day of June 9 lp the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty nine.