McComb High School - Momento Yearbook (McComb, OH)

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PROPHECY The year 1964 has rolled around, and with it has come the famous circus, known as Latta and Gary. The two boys, better known in their high school days as Et Latta and Bud Gary, joined forces upon graduation and formed a small circus with performers taken from their own class. Their circus is now as famous as Ringling Bros. They were requested by the McComb Chamber of Com- merce to bring their circus back to their old home town. Upon approaching the ticket window, we find another graduate of 52 , Carolyn Collingwood, busily selling tickets. lt seems that the high school romance between Et and Carolyn turned out to be the real thing. When asked why she was selling tickets she replied, Everett wanted to put me in the show as a performer, but l told him he wasn't going to make a monkey out of mel If you go inside you'll see someone who will show you around. As we proceeded toward the big tent. we were confronted by none other than Bob Sparrowe who was the show's best barker. Katy Little and her brood of young ones were overheard discussing their highschool days. Let's listen as Katy says, Whatever happened to the rest of our old gang, Bob? Well, quite a few of them joined our circus. Come along with me and l'll show you. We followed them as they walked down the main thoroughfare. Katy was very surprised to see such familiar names and bright signs as Puffy and her Magic Dogs. Why, that's Io Ellen Shoop! exclaimed Katy. Yes, answered Bob, she and her husband, Bill, have a pretty good act. Her love for dogs made her one of the best dog-trainers in the U. S. Y As we continued down the midway, we saw the Indian Rubber Man, better known as Charlie Wasson, who is remembered for his dramatic underhand shots and his bouncing falls in high school basketball. Katy asked, Whatever happened to that good looking Charles Spitler? Oh, he's right down here. He was so good at throwing spit balls in English, he decided to make a profession of his skill, only he's using knives. See, there are his two assistants. Don't you recognize them? It's Maxine and Dixie, exclaimed Katy. Bob explained that the girls thought every other job in the circus was too dull and took this one because it was exciting not knowing for sure what would happen during the act. By this time Katy's little Gerald lr. demanded cotton candy. Who should be selling it but Carol Chapman? Although having been with the class only a short time, Carol decided to stick with it and be in the circus with them. Now Bob decided to show Katy the Big Top. lust inside the tent was none other than Raymond George interviewing spectators under the Big Top for the local radio station WMCC. After attend- ing college for 10 years, he went into radio work and is now McComb's outstanding announcer. As we drew nearer, we overheard Raymond saying, And here are some more '52 graduates. Here are Gene and Sue Lee. They disclosed that they were both so fond of basketball, they decided to raise their own team. Already they have their five year old triplets practicing regularly. Continuing on our way, we saw two more old school churns who got married and maintained separate careers. Mrs. Frank Funk, formerly Mabel Finley, had realized her life's ambition to become a nurse, while Frank had joined the Cleveland Browns, since he enjoyed football so much. Both are presently enjoying successful careers. Right beside them We noticed Don Gnd Betty Thomas, President and Vice-President respectively, of the Findlay Coca-Cola Company. 23

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I, Bonnie Thomas, hereby will my talkativenaiure, especially in study hall, to Kay Donna Harden providing she will not let me down. I, IoElle-n Shoop, hereby will my ability to charm the men to Bonnie Shoop providing she will keep up the family tradition. I, Charles Wasson, hereby will a car load of lights and batteries to Gerald Burris to keep his auto running awhile longer. I, Robert Boy, hereby will my shyness around girls to LeRoy Butler so LeRoy can save some money. I, Bonita Crouse, hereby will my outstanding ability to get to school just as the last bell rings to Dick Self who is never very late. I, Maxine Watson, hereby will my I sarcastic remarks in English Class to Buthie Ziessler so Ruthie can keep Alvin in line. I, Everett Latta, hereby will my false shoulders to Howard Troutner so Howard can win friends and influence people as Everett did, especially blonds. I, Bob Sparrowe, hereby will my school skipping ability to Betty Borgelt providing she keeps his record of never getting caught intact. I, Charles Spitler, hereby will my ability to make long speeches in English class to Barbara Sudlow. l, Carolyn Ewing, hereby will my nickname Chubby to Wanda Buckmaster if she can rightfully claim this name. . l, Carol Chapman, hereby will my red hair to Bob Beam providing he overcomes the temper that goes with it. l, Nancy Clevenger, hereby will my ability io blush to Melvin Peterman if he uses it to charm only the girls, particularly Marilyn Fundum. I, Bonnie Myers, hereby will my girl in Gilboa to Leonard Ziessler so that he can have a steady. I, Mary Mae Neiderhiser, hereby will my domestic ability to Helen Allen so she can convince Chuck she shouldn't be an old maid. ' I, Bernita Bunnell, hereby will my ability to keep my unfavorable opinions to myself to all those with quick tempers. Signed and sealed this, the 26th day of May. lSignedl THE SENIOR CLASS Witnessed: Mabel Finley 'Marlene Miller Everett Latta 22

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As we followed Raymond and Katy, who continued walking, we saw them get bumped into by a peanut vender. Upon a second glance, we saw that this vender was another old classmate, Robert Roy, who took such an interest in peanuts that he raised them for a living and even got paid with them. Look who's over here, Katy exclaimed, it's Richard and Naomi Snavely. Let's go talk with them. We found Richard had become a very successful farmer after graduating, and he now special- izes in the care and production of schmoos for breeding, which Richard said was an interesting occu- pation. After leaving the Snavely's we noticed that Katy and Raymond spotted a small group of '52 graduates who were busy discussing their school days. Raymond interrupted their conversation long enough for each one to say a few words. We heard a woman say, Why, yes, l've been married now for over l0 years and Louie and I have three daughters and two sons. We're living on a small farm just outside of Deshler. The children just love the farm. This, of course, was Marilyn Deutschrnan, whom We knew as Marilyn Adams. And what have you been doing, Ronnie? Raymond asked a tall, quiet, blond gentleman. Con- trary to the belief of all his classmates that Ronnie would also turn to farming, he, like Frank had become a professional athlete and was now on the swimming team representing the U. S. in the Olympics. As this group interview continued, we heard two more familiar voices. One was Bernita Bunnell. lt semed Bernita was married shortly after graduation to a young man named Bishop. That, she said was so she wouldn't have to change the monograms on all her handkerchiefs, blouses, etc. The other familiar Voice was that of Mary Mae Bibler, who also married. She and Gerald are living beside the Bishops so Mary Mae and Bernita could continue being close friends. I had better find some seats so we Won't miss the big show, Katy said, l'll be seeing you. As Katy sat down, she was approached by a woman with a notebook and pencil. Kate recognized her as Marlene fMiller. Marlene explained she was interviewing people at the circus for the McComb Herald Tribune, the city's thriving newspaper. Here's my assistant, she said. Katy was quite surprised to see Nancy Clevenger, who had also been in her class at dear old McComb. After visiting for a While, Katy was again alone with her children and the big show was about to begin. First the elephants paraded around the tent. When Katy saw who was riding one of the elephants she almost choked on a peanut. lt was Vicky Andonian, and what a pretty rider she was! Katy waved and Vicky, seeing her, waved back. Wh,at a long time since l've seen her, thought Katy. W ' B' As the parade continued, what to her astonished eyes should appear, but a pair of Siamese twins. Of course, they weren't really twins, because Kate recognized. them as Bonita Crouse and Carolyn Ewing. They would certainly fool anybody who didn't know them, though, Katy said to herself. Katy was quite surprised to see Carolyn and Bonita masquerading as Siamese twins, but when she saw the bareback riders, her mouth dropped open like a door with a broken hinge. Imogene Newcomer and Bonnie Thomas, of all people, although she had to admit they were pretty good. Pushing down through the crowd, with a few hasty Excuse mes Katy dashed out of the ring to talk for a moment with Imogene and Bonnie. She was instantly interrupted by Raymond, who hap- pened to glance at his watch and cried, Great Scott, Katy, corne on! We have only twenty minutes to reach the studio and get these notes put together for the 6:00 broadcast. With a hasty goodbye they disappeared into the Crowd. 24