Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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IjLJLOHMId'T i-9-4-0 eisAJhf PROPHECY May 31, 1960: Catherine Miller’s new novel “Aflutter in the Breeze” has caught the reading public like wildfire. Have you any lonely heart problems? Take them to Baccus and Bess, Inc. “Problems solved for a minimum charge.” Remember Don and Alvin? Dorothy Wilkins and Betty Ridenhower announce the grand opening of their fashion salon, “The Wilhower,” next Thursday. Admission by invitation only. Howard Schneeman, our own local veterinarian, has gained fame with his pamphlet on “Horses, Women, Wine and Other Disorders.” Helen Wehrmeyer is cartoon editor of “Esquire” Magazine. William Parmley, recently appointed to the Supreme Court, is said to be the youngest justice known. June Beckman, airline hostess, has been chosen as the “Pan-American Princess” and will be given a dinner by the company’s pilots. Bobby Joe Smith and Tally Sheppard are entering their “Devil Racer” in this year’s Indianapolis Speed Races. Calista Starkes, called the “Female Winchell,” has her daily column in 121 different newspapers. Mr. Ford has announced his new partner, Lloyd Sielbeck. The company will now be known as the “Siebeck and Ford Motor Company.” Millissia Estes, famous woman big-game huntress, has recently brought back from the wastes of Asia an almost extinct bird, the dodo. Jasper Hood is manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers and expects to have a bigger year than ever before. Virginia Fulkerson invites vou to attend the opening of her New York night club, “The Club 4 V2.” Have you heard of Hille’s “Hot Haunting Popcorn Stands?” The owner is our classmate, Dale. Kenneth Compton, Massac County Farm Advisor, announces a new way to stop soil erosion—by adding a ton of rocks to each acre of soil. Anna Oakes and Mary Leukering report the completion of their new hospital for Old, Aging, and Decrepit Witch-Doctors. Doctor Robert Korte reports the loss of his surgical scissors. Charles Bolton, his last patient, complains of sharp, shooting pains. Interior decorators Catheine Main and Evelyn Cummins sailed at mignight for Egypt to search for mummy-heads. They have a new, revolutionary idea for decorating dining-rooms. The sudden rush of girls to join the Navv is thought to be the influence of Sergeant Ervin Krueger, Shiek of the Sea. Madame Pompadour (Mary Virginia Barfield) invites you to try her new hairdress made of fruits and vegetables and called “Ye Olde Fruite Salade.” The famous scientist, Rudy Ham, sustained only slight injuries from the explosion of his laboratory. Dr. Ham renorted that he lit a match to see if his gas range was properly lighted. “Jose and Helene.” the internationally famous rhumba team, will be in Chicago this week. We remember them as Joe Zaricor and Helen Mitchell. William Jerdon opened his Carnegie Hall Symphony Concert last night with “Jumpin’ Jive.” The Mescher cousins onened their tenth year of legal battling to determine which will use the name “Carl.” Miss Lily Pons has finally persuaded Russell Simpson, beloved ballad singer, to co-star with her in the opera “Carmen.” Doctor Joseph Powell, the famous obstetrician, announces the arrival of his new baby girl. This makes six in Dr. Powell’s family to date. Alice Betty Cagle’s new beauty-aid invention has amazed the feminine world. The machine gives a mud-pack, permanent wave, and Mickey Mouse cartooon at the same time. Inez Golightly is abroad teaching Latin to the Latins. Joe Troutman and Paul Teckenbrock have embarked on their third balloon trip to the Far North. The last venture ended at Round Knob.

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IMdOHMIdT m-c-h-s I, Carl E. Mescher, in my most sober and sane mind do hereby bequeath the “E” in my middle name to anyone that will have it. I, Catherine Main, leave to Jeane Van Hooser my mood No. 5 in the hope that she gets by with it better than I. I, Aline King, in sober mind leave my lucky seat in English IV to Gloria Fitchpatrick, with better success. I, Jessie Gullion, will my place in Stenography II class to Estelle Dhu provided she has a temper she can control. I, Dale Hille do hereby bequeath my ability to pop the best corn in town, to Miss Munal. I, William Jerdon, will my spiritual presence to Mr. Stickler. I, Virginia Croach, will my temper to some one who can hold it better than I. I, Lloyd Sielbeck, will my ability to stay off the honor roll to Fat Dyer. I, Evelyn Hill, will my abiity to type to some one with better success. I, June Harrington will to no one my memories of Stenography and Typing II classes because they are far too pleasant to give away. I, Doris Schneider, will my ability to take shorthand dictation to some Junior with better success. I, Henry Castleman, will my motto to the School—“Everything with Moderation, but don’t miss anything. I, Alice Betty Cagle in sane and sober mind will my seat the American History to Ruby Lee Gossage, provided she does not freeze to death. I, Helen Mitchell, in a sober if not sane mind will to no one the memories of dear M. C. H. S. I, Robert “Dough G.” Korte, being in asomewhat sane and sober state of mind, do hereby will to that most energetic, handsome, girl crazy, young gentleman, William Hayden, my shotgun ability in case he ever wishes any form of peace from the fairer sex. I, Jack Estes, a demented and antiquated soul, hereby will my Hollywood slouch and my ability as being the one and only virtuoso of M. C. H. S. to Fredrick Barbour. I, Joe Zaricor, bequeath my ability to get along with the fairer sex to Elmer Gibson—may he do better in the future than I have in the past. I, Joe Powell, in sane and sober mind will Miss Munal to any deserving Juniors. I, Calista Starkes, in sober, if not sane mind do hereby will my seat in American History to Juan Lackey, hoping he can make as many “A’s” as I did without freezing.

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1-9-4-0 M-C-H-S 1L M)HMET. Jewel Bolden has published her fifth book of poems. It is entitled “Odes To Oats.” Jack Estes is social secretary to our first Woman President, Jean Smith, who was elected by the Surprise Party. “We knew him when. ...” is said of Lowell Comer, who recently was crowned heavyweight champion of the world. Virginia Croach, movie star, will be teamed in her next picture with Henry Castleman, popular stage comedian. Prather Creson, steamboat captain, last seen steaming up the Mississippi, was finally located at Butte, Montana. Doris Wilcox is private secretary to Aline King, social leader of Palm Beach. June Harrington and Dorothy Castleman are collaborating in a lecture tour on the subject, “How to Hold a Husband—If Needed.” Jimmie Pearce, coach at Old Siwash College, also teaches Domestic Science to the coeds. This course has a greater enrollment than any other offered at the school. General William Johnson Humraa is presenting a bill to Congress advocating the admission of women to the Army. Maurice Kidd is rapidly becoming a millionaire, after placing on the market his latest invention, the “Kiddy Kar.” Patricia Barfield is resting quietly at the Sunrest Sanatorium where she was taken shortly after graduating from high school in May, 1940. A new idea for raising peanuts has been announced by a Metropolis housewife. Before her marriage she was Mary Louise Toler. Harvey Laird sailed yesterday for Bali where he is entered as U. S. weight-lifter in the 1960 Olympics. Clarence Yates and Henry Davis, who have taken Lum and Abner’s place in the hearts of the radio public, are now broadcasting over a nation-wide hookup. Doris Schneider is being hailed as the tightest tight-rope walker in the history of Ringling Brothers Circus. Louella Stafford'will return home soon, after a ten-year stay as missionary in the wilds of Paris. Everyone is startled by the sparking beauty of Miss America............why it’s Jessie Mae Gullion! The famous divorce lawyer, Otis Mescher, has taken permanent residence at Reno. His most frequent client is Evelyn Hill.