Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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TWENTY The Future Views of the 52s Let’s take a look into the future. It’s the year of 1963. We are at the largest air- port in Indiana on the southeast edge of Mentone. Well, look who’s getting off the plane that came from Miami, Florida. It’s none other than Mr. Kelley. He has one of the largest seaside hotels in Florida, with busi- ness really booming. He is getting into one of the Mellott’s Speedy City Cab cars. It is owned by none other than John Mellott, a member of the Class of ”52”. They have made themselves known and are talking over old times at M. H. S. John is setting Mr. Kelley up on all the news about the teachers that taught at Men- tone when he was in school. Mr. Pavlick is driving one of John’s taxies and is still looking for the right woman. Mr. Burt has given up coaching and is now Superintendent of County Schools. Mr. Law is now living in Texas where he owns a cattle farm and, by the way, nobody has stolen any of his steers lately. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are now living in Florida where they own the D.D.S.F. and S. C. (Dippsy Deep Sea Fishing and Suckers Corporation). They are known to catch some of the largest suckers in the world. (People, that is.) Mr. R. Kelly, our old maestro at M. H. S., finally gave up his band conducting. He now has his own radio show. It is almost unknown to listeners, since everyone has T. V. I wonder why he never made it on T. V. Miss Herriman has the largest Art Gallery in the U. S. It’s located here at Mentone, also. She helps the Art teacher at Men- tone, but her own art stores keep her plenty busy. Mr. Kent is the Governor of Indiana, and of course he is living in the Governor’s man- sion in Indianapolis. Mrs. Long is his pri- vate secretary. We spoke of Miss Herriman helping the art teacher, I suppose that you’re wondering who the art teacher is. Well, Roger Creigh- ton has taken over that job. And, everyone has said that his work is really wonderful. Here we are at the With-lnn Hotel. It is owned by Ned Witham. He also has a chain of hotels and they are known through- out the world. There’s Ned now. Shall we find out who’s working for him? Well, well, it looks like the old crooner at M. H. S. has really gone places. That’s Max Faurote I’m talking about. He has an engagement here at the hotel. Martha Creighton is the hotel’s dietition. It’s what she always wanted to be, and she has really done a very good job of it. Ned has said that he would take Mr. Kelley out and show him the town. They are stopping at the old hangout—Pete’s. It is now owned by Mary Esther but, her last name is no longer the same. She married her old boyfriend Lowell Long. And her restau- rant is the largest in the country. Georgia is head waitress. Even though Tub was in the service they got married. Georgia doesn’t need to pay out for a baby sitter. Tub stays home all the time and cares for their two children. Ned and Mr. Kelley walked past Starr Motor Sales. It was formerly owned by Mr. Cox. Pat, went in business for herself. She hasn’t married yet, but the boys still stand at her door. They stopped in at Pat’s. She told Mr. Kelley about all of her old girlfriends that she ran around with at school. Jackie is living on a farm near Etna Green. She of course is married to Tom. They have six boys. They own the largest ranch style farm in Indiana. She has always wanted a large home and family. The next is Geneva, she is married to Jun- ior. She has taken over full command. Yes, she is in charge of the head office at the Em- mons Chicken farm. It is located just east of Mentone. Ramona finally got Quentin talked into getting married. She had her plans all made so, as soon as Quent said yes,” they were married. Then he couldn’t change his mind.

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TESTAMENT NINETEEN I, Shirley Gross, will my red hair to Betty Dirck providing she doesn’t get a temper to match it. 1, Dick Kindig, will my ability to get four- teen hours of sleep a night during basketball season to Clarence Dickey. I, Wilma Kindig, will my quietness to Jan- ice Nelson. 1, Delores Lewis, will my shortness to Sharon Ware providing she doesn’t wear platform shoes. I, Neil McKinney, will my height to Larry Boggs providing he uses it to a good advan- tage on the basketball team. I, Devon Marshall, being of sound mind (for once), will my many girls to Charles Urschel providing he doesn’t lose any of them. I, John Mellott, will my little Ford to any- body who can drive at 125 m. p. h. and still make it stay on all four wheels. I, Georgia Nicodemus, will my blond hair to Bev Witham providing she doesn’t dye it black. 1, Don Peterson, will my shyness around girls to Tommy Hoover. 1, Berna Dean Sensibaugh, will my ability to type on a Woodstock typewriter to Kay Hatfield providing she makes as many mis- takes as 1 did. I, Pat Starr, will my patience and under- standing about the good old Woodstock typewriters to Mr. Law. 1, Geneva Whetstone, will my ability to play the snare drum to Johnny Davis pro- viding he keeps in step. I, Ned Witham, will my curly hair to Jerry Tinkey providing he doesn’t use home permanents on it. We, the Seniors, will our good looks, quietness, happy disposition, manners, and anything else they don’t have and need to the teachers. We, the Seniors, will to the Mentone High School the pleasant memory that we are leaving behind. The foregoing instrument, signed, sealed, and acknowledged by said class of 1952 as their last will and testament, in our presence this twentieth day of May, 1952. Signed: GLEN D. LAW ANTHONY PAVL1CK (SEAL) This Page Sponsored by Baker’s Jewelry and Appliance Store

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TWENTY-ONE Donnagene, is now working for the F. B. I. and is personal secretary to J. Edgar Hoover. She really has made a name for herself. Darlene owns a modelling school. It is called the Slim Slick Chicks Modelling School.” She sometimes goes to the dear old M. H. S. to help the pupils with clothing. Berna Dean is married to Clem and they live on a dog farm between Mentone and Talma. They have six children, five boys and one girl. She always wanted a basket- ball team and a yell-leader to cheer them on. They also are the only people that have a huskie dog team in Indiana. Mary Louise was married to Chuck after he was honorably discharged from the Air Force (as a Major General). They are now- living on a farm near Mentone. They live near Berna Dean and Clem. I hear that Mary Louise and Berna Dean never get any work done because they are all of the time talking about old times. Wilma and Delores own the old Thomas store in Warsaw which is a suburb of Men- tone. It is now called the Lewis and Kin- dig Super Duper 5c to $5.00 Store.” Velara is married and is now living in Pierceton. She always had a great love for children and now has two of her own. The rest she keeps for the women who work. Shirley now owns the Bell telephone com- pany. She started as an operator at Men- tone and worked up to the owner. She even made so much money that she decided to buy the biggest company in the U. S. which is the Bell. She has headquarters at Men- tone now. After the nice chat with Pat, Mr. Kelley and Ned left to take a look at dear old M. H. S. The old place has really grown. The high school has 3300 pupils and one hundred teachers. It covers what used to be the Vet- erans ball park. We have such a large gym that they hold the State finals here. After seeing the schoolhouse they decided to go back to the hotel for dinner. During dinner Ned told Mr. Kelley about the rest of the students that graduated in ’52. Rodney is married to Jackie Ward his old schooldays sweetheart. Although Rodney never liked to work much, he really struck it rich. You see Jackie and Rodney went to Texas for their honeymoon. While they were there Rodney struck oil. They have a very large home on the outer drive in Men- tone. Bill is one of the top notch racers. He has been racing in all of the top racing places in the United States except Indiana. You see, they claim that he goes too fast so they won’t let him race here. I wonder why?? Donald has taken over the Nellans Dress- ing Plant and he really has a very good bus- iness. Both he and Ned have decided to become confirmed bachelors. All I can say is, If that’s the way you want it, more power to you both.” Devon of course is still chasing women. It’s a wonder he hasn’t caught up with any of them. Our old friend Jim Doyle is the most pros- perous of us all. He has the largest Rocket Ship company in the U. S. and, he also has a farm on the moon. He goes there for a vacation once every month. It is really a lovely place. At least that’s what he says. Oh yes, we must not forget our one and only Dick Kindig. He is a great basketball player. Although Mr. Burt may never have thought it of Dick, he has made quite a name for himself. And believe it or not he is married. It wasn’t a girl from around Mentone. Y'ou see, he met her on the road, while he was playing basketball. Neil is now coaching the Mentone team, in the new gym. He never got married be- cause Pat hasn’t decided whom she wants to settle down with yet. After learning about all of the class of 52”, and seeing a lot of old friends, Mr. Kelley left for sunny Florida.