McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

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MEMENTO 1945 Joyce Brandeberry wills her boy-magnetizing ability to Betty Wilson who is to carry on the torch. Alice Coakley wills her definite dislike of school to Shirley Rider, providing Shirley steers clear of an early marriage. Edith Mitchell wills her ability to ignore men to Betty Snively, who seems to be going in the other direction. R1-va Snavely wills her herd of prize cattle to the school janitors, who are to keep them as pets in the furnace room. Bill Lanker wills his rugged manner of playing football to Howard Shoop, in the hope that Howard will become another Les Horvath. Miller Kersh wills his ability to get the women to Leroy Lovell, who is to use it as an aid in finding the perfect mate. Goldie Hahn wills the handicap of having to be in by 11:00 to Harriet Peneton, so that Harriet may devote more time to formal education. Alyce Baker wills her skill as a cook to Eileen Coakley, so that Eileen may change over to the domestic type. Gene Bovce wills his innocent, boyish look to Burdette Flemming, as Burdette seems to even frighten the teachers with his pugilistic character. Margaret Peneton wills her musical talen to Bob Patterson, knowing that Bob will make 'em swoon, as Sinatra does. Jody Wasson wills her taetful way of getting boy friends to Ruthie Routson, whose method requires too much energy. Betty Rader wills her love of farm life to Mary Lou Basye, providing Mary Lou becomes attached to a tiller of the soil. Jay MeDougle wills his habit of piling up cars without being hurt to Merlin Conrad, as Merlin seems destined to become another Barney Oldfield. Dorothy Haddox wills her rather shy manner toward boys to Joan Brecht, as Joan has a rather wolfish personality. John Matyas wills his scientific ability to Dean Norris. Be another Einstein, Dean. The entire Senior Class wills a, dictionary to Mr. Braden, with the hope he and Webster might get together on the English language. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty five. Signed: The Senior Class of 1945 by Dick Moore Alice Coakley Mr. Joseph was illustrating an effect of static electricity to the Physics class. Leah Nell, he said, what happens to your underskirt when you take your dress off? The question alone was not embarrassing, but quick as a flash, Wade Rider answered, It sticks to her! Now-how did he know? Several of the dignified Senior boys were feeling ornery one day and put water on each other's seats. Their fun was at its peak when Miss Steiner walked in, and, seeing what they were up to quelled them with the following command: You've had your fung now sit in it! Page sixteen

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MEMENTO 19-ii Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1945, of McComb High School, hereby will and bequeath the following unforgettable traits, supreme characteristics, and invaluable possessions. 1. To the unworthy Juniors, we leave our home room, front row chapel seats, and discarded chewing gum, Qfound under said seatsj. 2. To the entire school we leave our unsurpassable grades, talents, looks, traits and dignity. Though we realize that they can never come up to the amazing precedent which we have set before them, we give them our best wishes. You, successors, may consider yourselves fortunate, indeed, to continue in the school which we are so triumphantly leaving. 3. To our teachers, we leave our unusual co-operation, love for study, and unlimited ambition in our quest for formal education. Though they can never hope for an intellectual type of class to come along that can equal ours, may they always remember our devotion, which will inspire them to endeavor to teach succeeding classes as they have ours. Earl Newcomer wills his ability to neck with taller girls to Bussie Rader, who. will probably put the talent to use in the future. Mike Miller wills his sarcastic come-backs to Wilma Farthing, to help Wilma in keeping the teachers in their places, as Mike has always done. Wade Rider wills his good nature and carefree manner to the Freshman class to help them through the three long, hard years ahead of them. Bill Smith wills his position in the City Market to Richard Rader as Richard seems interested in that line of work. Naomi Flickinger wills her knack of falling downstairs without breaking any bones to Margaret Leip, who is to use the art for the entertainment of her fellow students. Leah Nell Pendleton wills her habit of always keeping people waiting to Cleola Inbody, with the intention that Cleola will be ready when her date arrives. Bob Brickman wills his ability to be slapped by Miss Walker and still retain his temper to Johnny Patterson. Jim Rider wills his straight A scholastic record to Wayne Gorrell, knowing VVayne has such a good start in that direction. Doris Miller wills her naturally curly hair to Mary King, providing Mary turns all her metal curlers in to the scrap drive. Bob Pickens wills his motor scooter to Mr. Joseph to enable him to keep closer check on his students. Sara Kiger wills her man-chasing tactics to anyone needing them during the present man- shortage. Dick Moore wills his knowledge of secluded parking places to Gerry Harmon and Richard Farthing, providing they study the stars as Dick always did. Keith Collingwood wills his talent as a Romeo to Hollace Basinger, knowing Hollace will put the art to use immediately. Mildred Walker wills her blushes to Gene Miller, to use in those many embarrasing situations in which he finds himself. VVhitcy Tate wills his marvelous knack of arguing to Bob Smith, who is use the art in next year's Civics class. Marcella Rozelle wills her diminutive stature to Dale Sands, so that the teachers will not have to look up to him. Page fifteen

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MEMENTO 1945 Class Prophecy Here it is, 1965, and I, Snoop Scoop Pendleton, am bringing to you the twentieth annual re- port on the doings of my classmates of the year 1945. Through my inquisitive efforts, I have gathered together the following information. I shall vouch for the authenticity of the statements. Mildred VValker is now mourning the loss of her husband. After three weeks of married life, he died of her cooking. Mildred says it served him right. She told him that she wanted a maid. Keith Collingwood, with his ninety per cent average of raising ton litters, is now running com- petition with the world's champion hog raiser. All admire his great ability, and he deserves much credit, even though he did stretch the truth slightly in his records. Assisting Keith with his hog raising is the former Goldie Hahn. She has proved herself a dandy farm hand. Sara Kiger suffered a nervous breakdown early in life trying to be true to all her Army and Navy boy-friends. After a long fight to regain her health, Sara is now an old maid at thirty-eight, but prefers to call herself an unclaimed blessing. Rooming with Sara is the girl we all knew as Jody Wasson. Josephine burped while eating her wedding cake and scared her newly-won hus- band away. She's never seen him since. Johnny Matyas, the electrical wizard, has invented a new addition to television, called Smelle- vision . Because of his invention, millions may now have the aroma of far-away things brought to their very noses. Ronald Miller now claims to have the largest harem in the world. He never could decide which girl he wanted, so he moved to Arabia where he could have them all. On the night of his graduation, Earl Newcomer mysteriously started to grow, and is now feat- ured with Ringling Brothers as the tallest man in the world. Also featured in the same show is Marcella Rozelle, the world's greatest tight-rope walker. Marcella has perfected the feat of walk- ing upside-down on the wire. Says she, It's really very simple if you know how. One of the few lady truck drivers in the United States, Dorothy Haddox now drives a semi from San Francisco to New York. Dorothy is reputed to be one of the best lady drivers in the world. She seldom hits more than two pedestrians a week. B'llL ' li 1 anker was so inspired by a certain Cadtt lwavy Nurse from Columbus, that after his career in the Navy, he entered into the study of medicine. He is now associated with the Mayo Clinic. Bill Smith, after searching the better part of six continents for an ideal mate, is now in the wilds of Africa-still serarching. Bob Briekman was spotted for his athletic ability soon after school was out. Among his many laurels is an offer from the famous movie actress, Joan Davis, to play opposite her in Brickman Scores Again . Bricky wanted Shirley Temple to play the role, but found that her time was all occupied. After successfully starring in several Burlesque theaters, Dick Moore is going on with his dra- matic ability. He hints that his next production, Rough Lovew, will be opposite Gravel Gcrtie. Wade Rider has combined semi-truck driving with poetry writing. He recites his poetry to every waitress along the route, and, though rather old, is still the most ambitious wolf in America. Running close competition to Fred Astaire is VVhitey Tate, rcputedly one of the world's best jitterburgs. He has won many awards in world-wide competntion, and attributes his success to Ray's Dance Studio. To satisfy his curiosity about what the inside of the earth is like, Bob Pickens started to dig a hole to China. After fifteen years of digging, it got too hot for his and he was forced to quit. Pickens' Folly has netted him a fortune, however, since he hit upon the bright idea of charg- ing admission to the hordes of people who came to laugh at him. Miller Kersh has fulfilled his childhood ambition by becoming Shirley Temple's sixth husband. At the moment, however, it is rumored that Shirley is headed for Reno. Her reason-Kersh was seen with other women. Page seventeen