McMinnville High School - McMinnvillan Yearbook (McMinnville, OR)

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Jim asked if they would like to see the town and have dinner at some night club. Rosemary said that they really couldn’t because she had promised the children that they could listen to President Hammond’s speech. “You know they feel so proud and always brag to all the other youngsters about Wayne and me having gone to school with the President of the United States and his wife,” Rosemary concluded. “Mutt has really done some traveling as the “First Lady of the Land.’ hasn’t she?” Jim remarked. “Come to think of it. it really is rather unusual the number of our classmates who have gone into politics.” “Yes. it is,” Rosemary responded, “let’s see; there is Kenny Wright. Secretary of Agriculture; Senator Elmer Parker; and. Helen Miller is acting as Oregon’s representative since her husband died. I’ve heard that Carol Bergstrom has become mayor of a small town in the middle west and the Coats sisters have become quite well-known as labor leaders.” “Have you heard from Dianne lately?” Rosemary asked Jim. “Not since s he left Paris; that foreign correspondence work really keeps her on the move.” . . . Looking at his wrist-watch, Jim observed that it was about time for the President’s broadcast. After the children had been tucked into bed the three old friends- continued to talk into the small hours of the morning. The next day Wayne and Rosemary and the children set out once more. After a few hour’s drive they stopped at a little country store in Illinois. To their surprise they found that the proprietor was none other than Bruce Hall. While Junior and Pansie played with Bruce’s three blonde daughters, the parents reviewed old times. Bruce informed them that Joe Schmidt lived about two miles down the road and that he was running a large dairy. He also mentioned that there were now twelve little Schmidts. After bidding the Halls farewell, the Robbins family boarded their autoplane and flew to Des Moines. Iowa. They took rooms in a comfortable hotel because Wayne had a few business matters to take care of. Rosemary was delighted to find that the hotel hostess was Norvella Pratt. Norvella had news of several of the old girl-friends and spent an afternoon helping Rosemary make the rounds. They found Lois Taylor running an exclusive dress shop on Broadway, and Dorothy Christensen directing a staff of office personnel for the world famous Jones. Jones and Smith, interior decorating company. While they were traveling from place to place, Norvella told of Donna Reynolds who had risen to fame and fortune as the author of “Snooperman,” the current rage in comic magazines. Donna Scheller had also hit the headlines by inventing a new type of face cream which kept the skin absolutely free from blemishes. The last person they visited was Beth Wear who had done much in the way of welfare work since her high school days. Beth told them that she had been keeping in touch with Christa Walker who. with her husband and daughter, was spending the summer at Belknap Hot Springs. When Wayne came in that evening he reported having lunched with Brandon Bonney, the famous brain surgeon. A few days later, while driving through North Dakota, the Robbins came upon a huge circus. The children begged to stay for the evening show, so Wavne and Rosemary made camp. That night was a delight to all—for who should be the star of the high tight-wire act but Leon Church?—And those graceful ladies on the flying trapeze were none other than the Vincent twins, Mary and Barbara. In Montana the couple stopped at Verlin Standy’s dude ranch for a short time. While there they met Ellen Loise Stone who had been teaching school in Vermont and was on her vacation. It was in Boise. Idaho, that Pansie broke her arm by falling down the steps of the state capitol. Having rushed her to the hospital. Rosemary was very relieved to find that the practising physician was her old friend Betty May Jackman. After setting the arm. Betty told Rosemary the current news, including the fact that Barbara Portle-waite was now Superintendent of Nurses in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, and that Doris Jean Childs was principal of one of the Boise grammar schools. Betty May went on to eay that several of the old classmates were living in Seattle. Dick Kirby was making great progress in the field of research chemistry, and Zella Westphal was the head of a large beauty school. Clarence Shandy had invented a new type camera and was now overseeing the building of a camera factory. Wayne and Rosemary began to feel at home when they arrived in Portland. First of all they went to visit Lois Christensen, the chief buyer for Meier Frank Co. They were in luck to find her home, for much of her time was spent in travel. On her last trip she had run into Jerry Booth who was now manager of the Ford factory in Detroit. From Jerry she had learned that Evelyn Rouske was now a top-notch photographer for Rook magazine, and that Eleanor Gass was manger of the Singer Sewing Machine company. While passing through McMinnville. Wayne and Rose found only one former classmate. That was Mary Full—Had had retired on the millions she had made from the new “Full Shorthand System. After an evening spent in visiting the old home town, the Robbins flew to San Francisco. Here they met their old pal. Bep McCourry, who had recently become famous for her new song hit “Light Lavender.” — 13 —

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S ENIO R CLA 8 S PR OPH EC V Rosemary, wife of the wealthy broker. Wayne Robbins, leaned back contendedly into the soft cushions of their auto-plane which was cruising along the highway at a moderate 102 miles per hour. She picked up the New York Times and thumbed to the Society section. Soon she exclaimed. “Listen dear, here’s- an article about us by the Times’ social editor. Betty Sauter . . . “New York Times. June 10. 1961—Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wayne Robbins and their children. Panzora and Wayne Jr., of 417 Park avenue, left yesterday for San Francisco on a leisurely cross-country tour.” Mr. Robbins- is an eminent member of the New York Stock Exchange and both he and Mrs. Robbins are well-known among the social elite of New York. They plan . . Rosemary’s reading was suddenly interrupted by a loud explosion in the back seat. Wayne, stop the car!’’ Climbing from the front seat, they opened the rear door and beheld a small, smoke-blackened face. Looking around for evidence, Rosemary’s eye lighted upon a box of expensive looking cigars, present to Wayne as a going-away present by his club. Why, Mayne, those must have been trick cigars!” Cussing softly to hims-elf. Wayne agreed that they must have been and decided that they should take Junior to the nearest home to be cleaned up. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins felt very foolish standing on the doorstep ringing the doorbell of the exclusive country house. They nervously took note of the fact that the bell was of the type that switched on a television transmitter so that the occupants of the house could view any visitors before opening the door. This invention was the brain-child” of the modern Edisons, Asmussen and Simerly. Finally, a neon sign, beautifully imbedded in the rich wood of the door, flashed the words COME IN” and the door, controlled by an electric eye. opened. A burst of laughter came from a man standing just inside the door. “Well for ... if it isn’t Roy Norris! What are you doing here?” Wayne asked. I thought you were in Hollywood making a name for yourself as a big time director.” I was,” Roy replied, but I came out for a visit with Jerry Thomson and his wife, Dutch. Since Jerry has taken over Atlas’ place at- the ‘Physique of America’ and Dutch the world’s tennis championship and so many of the rest of our old gang having done so well, we decided to do a little celebrating. I applied for the job of greeting the guests . . . sure glad to see that you could come.” Wayne, upon recovering his breath, tried to explain that it was all a lucky coincidence as the invitation had failed to reach them before they left. While Rosemary took Junior to be made presentable. Wayne with Pansie went into the living room where they found Dutch and Jerry and another couple deeply involved in a game of Shodrack,” the popular new card game patented by Marjorie Williams. On closer inspection he recognized the other man at the table. Why Bob Immer, you old sonofagun! How have you been doing for yourself? At this- moment Wayne’s eyes fell on the luscious redhead at Bobby’s side. And is this Mrs. Immer?” Grinning widely Bob admitted that it was . . . New York did O. K. by me!” The greetings began all over again as Rosemary and Junior entered the room and conversation soon became a quiz about old classmates. And did you hear that Pat Prewett finally married that Bridenstine boy and has three children?” Have you seen Betty Zimmerman in the Ice Follies of 1962 yet? Isn’t she wonderful ?” Yes, she certainly is! Did you know that Helen Stout is now singing the role of ‘Carmen’ at the Metropolitan, and Donald Shumway is starring in the new stage hit, ‘Pantaloon Girl’?” Yes,” answered Roy. and I’d like to remind you of the star of my new production. I think Alberta will be up for the Oscar next year.” Is Shirley Lowe still Dean of Women at Vassar?” As far as I know. Say, isn’t it grand about Juanita becoming a multimillionaire by introducing that new type of metal hair curler that curls one’s hair forever?” Sure is! Don Crimmins is raking in the dough too. as a criminal lawyer in New Jersey.” We never miss Jean Johnson’s program. She’s- really become quite a radio personality.” Wayne and Rosemary finally tore themselves away from their old friends and hustled Pansie and Junior back into the auto-plane. Since they had promised to meet Jim that evening in Chicago and they already had lost considerable time. Wayne switched to the air controls. After two hours in the air they reached Chicago. Landing on the highway about a mile out of the city, they drove in and went at once to the Strout apartment. Exchanging the latest items of interest and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of Jim’s career as a radio crooner, the small group passed an interesting half-hour. — 12 —

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That night they went to the biggest night club in town which was naturally under the management of G. A. Holden. “I think Glen has been planning a career in the night club business ever since our Junior Prom. Wayne said. Glen assured them that actually he had done just that. He informed them that he had recently engaged two new acts. Rosalie Adams being the torch singer in one of them and Ethel Scheve a partner in a sophisticated dance team. Glen added that both acts were big successes. Wayne and Rosemary, having told Glen of all they had learned concerning their classmates were delighted to receive further information from Glen when he said that Margaret Nelson had been appointed court reporter for the Supreme Court. Following a short reunion with Ethel and Rosalie. Rosemary and Wayne excused themselves, explaining that they intended to make an early start for Hollywood the next morning. Upon their arrival in the filmland. Rosemary and Wayne immediately phoned Doug Miller, who had achieved stardom by taking the place of Costello in the Abbot and Coslello team, and was now living happily in a spacious California home. He invited the Robbins family to spend their stay at his home. Who should open the door but Richard Rice! Sitting around a blazing fireplace that evening Wayne and Rosemary again related the experiences of their trip. Doug mentioned that Jo Lawrence was doing very well as a dress designer for the larger studios . They all fell silent for a time thinking of the changes the years had wrought since high school days. Wayne summed up their reflections as he broke the quiet by saying that the class of 45 had really made a showing for old Mac High and that there would never be another like it. L A S T W I L L A N D T E S T A M E X T TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We. the high and mighty seniors. Class of 1945 of McMinnville High School, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do now make and publish this, our last will and testament, so that we may distribute our interests among our beloved underclassmen, realizing that they deeply regret our passing. To the faculty we leave memories and fond recollections of the many happy hours which they spent with us in their beloved institution. I. Juanita Glascoe, leave my acting ability to Mary Hansard. I. Evelyn Rouske. leave my pet parking spot to whoever arrives there first. I, Kenny Wright, will my ability to have three flats and two blowouts one mile from Yvonne’s to Phil Polacheck. I. Alberta Schmauder. leave my twirling ability to Donna Lee Griener. I, Clarence Shandy, leave making one less Shandy. I. Glen Holden, leave my position on the TYv All-Star team to next year’s lucky member. I. Beth Wear, leave the G.A.A. presidency to some lucky junior. I, Allen Asmussen. leave footprints in the sands of time. I. Wayne Robbins, will make no will. I will carry my secrets to my grave. I. Zella Westphal. leave my witticisms and wise cracks to Shirley Quilliam. I. Joe Schmidt, will the love of the Coast Guard and pretty girls to James McLeod. I. Lois Christensen, will my journalistic mind to Jane Cline. I. Bruce Hall, will my old age to Jim Apperson—Watch the draft, Jim! I. Ruth Zimmerman, being of Scottish ancestry, will absolutely nothing to nobody. I. Jerry Thomson, do bequeath to Larry Hearing my manly physique. I. Betty Zimmerman, do bequeath my library store of knowledge to Thelma Stuck. I. Jerry Booth, will my dark curly hair to Cecil Montgomery. I. Marjorie Williams, leave locker No. 375 which never opens when I want it to. I. Dorothy Christensen, bequeath my love of quiet Saturday nights to Joanne Maxwell. I. Bob Immer. leave broken hearts in the Junior and Sophomore section. I. Doris Jean Childs, leave my love of public speaking to next year’s students. — 14 —