Mercersburg High School - Meminisse Yearbook (Mercersburg, PA)

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mertershu NO. 10185 Wednesday Socialite Denies Attachments New York-QINSQ Cute, blonde Pauline Arm- strong summed up her romantic situation today by quoting the old saying, Always a bridesmaid, but never a bride. Miss Armstrong added laugh- ingly that she hasn't seen for years the man most recently re- ported to be engaged to her - movie actor Ronald Nelson. The New York glamour girl, seen regularly at the most ex- clusive nightclubs with her many admirers, says she has no romantic plans or prospects at the moment. Commissioned In Navy joseph L. Rhodes, graduate of Mercersburg High School, class of 1950, was recently commission- ed a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. Rear Admiral E. Harper administered the oath during ceremonies held Mon- day morning at the Great Lakes Training Center, Waukegan, Il- linois. Rhodes has served in Hawaii, the South Seas, and Australia with the 3rd Naval Air Wing. Designer Makes Break Hollywood, Calif.-QA. PJ W'ealthy Grace Bricker, dress designer for M.G.M. and Warner Brothers studios for the past seven years, today announced her in- tentions to leave cinema-land and set up her own shop in Paris. Yankees Make Deal New York - QA. PJ I james Auld, 27-year old south- paw of the Boston Red Sox, has been sold to the New York Yankees for the fabulous price of S5999,000,000. Auld, with a .555 batting average, jolted all baseball fan- atics out of their seats when he showed that he could swing a bat as well as hurl a good ball over the plate. Hobby Pays Cff One man's hobby netted him thousands of dollars and a per- manent position with the Na- tional Museum Association. jack Bricker, former Mercers- burg resident, started mounting animals in his spare time while still a high school student. He opened his own taxidermy shop several years later and today his figures are well known in world trade. Fellowship Leaders Spur Drive For Needy Women of the Mercersburg area are in the final week of their drive to support the needy of Pennsylvania. Serving as leader in this worthy cause is Miss Marian Zimmerman, chairman of the women's division of the State Relief fund. As- sisting her as vice chairmen are Mrs. Paul Williams, formerly Miss Betty Beck, and Mrs. David Wilson, the former Elizabeth Gearhart. Returns As Lover Hollywood - Ronald Nelson, the teenagers' idol who gained screen recognition for his Don juan role in Midnight Ren- dezvous, has been signed to play an important role in M. G. M.'s newest picture, Forever, My Love. Nelson has portrayed tough characters in his latest films. After much protest from his screen audience, the studio has again pictured Ronald as the man in everyone's dreams. Weather Report by Lee Bowers Forecast for Mercersburg and vicinity. Sunny skies with cool, southerly winds this afternoon. Possible showers tonight or early morn- ing. Predicted local temperatures: High today 75 Low tonight 67 High tomorrow 78

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rg I unmet! May 24, 1960 Price Five Cents Reidout To Coach Wilberforce, Ohio-QU. P., Wilberforce University an- nounced the appointment today of jack Reidout, veteran of ten years of baseball, as freshman coach. Reidout has been line coach at the University for two years. He played seven years of pro baseball in the International League. Third Best Seller Hits U. S. Market Gone With The Moon, an historical novel about World War ll, is fast sweeping the nation as a best seller. Says the American Literary Review, The atmosphere of this book is superb, a master- work of fiction. N0 one can interpret a period more brilliant- ly. Jr The author, Ischa Vine, pen- name of Alice Watson, professor of literary arts at Howard Uni- versity, Washington, D. C., has been saluted as America's greatest writer. Her two best sellers were There's No Tomorrow and Take Thy Coward's Hand. Obituary The M. H. S. Schmoo, mascot of the class of 50, died Tuesday evening at his home in the high school cellar after ten years of faithful service. Burial will be made on the high school grounds Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Friends may call at the audi- torium Thursday from 7-9 P. M. At Local Theatre Marshall Kuhn, Charles Fritz and Merle McFadden will pre- sent a Hillbilly Jamboree at the Star Theatre, Friday, May 26, at 8:00 P. M. These boys have just returned from a tour of western cities. Announcer To Run For Congress Seat QA. PJ - Myron McClelland Pfoutz, radio announcer and former state aviation director, to- day announced his candidacy for the Democratic nominations in the Fourth Congressional District. Representative Harvey Bricker, Democrat, who now represents the district, indicated he would not seek re-election Says Bricker, I am ready and willing to re- tire. Beauties Elected Simultaneously Miss Rebecca Evans, the shapely brownette recently chosen Miss Pittsburgh of 1960, won the title of Miss Pennsylvania in the final contest held last night at Philadelphia. At the same time in Columbus, Ohio, another curvaceous brown- haired beauty, Miss Doris Statler, was crowned Miss Ohio. Both girls, who attended Mercersburg High School as class- mates, will represent these re- spective states at the Miss Am- erica pageant in September at Atlantic City. Birth Announcements A son to Fred and Dorothy QMyersj Hose at the Mercersburg Maternity Home. A daughter to Marvin and Grace fClarkj Brindle at the Chambersburg Hospital. People You Know Mr. and Mrs. Myers entertain- ed their friends at their home Monday evening in honor of their eighth wedding annivarsary. Mrs. Myers is the former Miss Elva Bonebrake. ae wx: as :ze :le ae Miss Secretary of 1960, Patricia Filkill, was guest speaker at the Business Administration banquet last evening. Miss Filkill has achieved 500 words per minute on the newest silent typewriter. Lee Roy Beck of New York City spent his honeymoon at his country home in Claylick. This is Beck's fifth marriage and his wife's first. After a brief stay the couple will leave for Italy where Mrs. Beck will continue her study of modern art. Margaret L. Stoner Class Prophet