Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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THE ILLOHMET 194-4 SENIOR CLASS WILL (Concluded) I, Claribel Holland, in the presence of the second hour assembly, will to Mary Jo Huckleberry my courage to take Shorthand II. I, Rosalie Huston, will to Kathleen Hille my ability to do good in American History. I, Helen Jessing, in a sane and sober mind, do hereby will my ability to make A’s in American History to Mickey O’Brien. I, William F. Kennedy, will my grades in English to Donald Dyer, even if they are F’s. I, Clydene Lindsey, in a sane and always sober mind, do hereby will to Mabel Dunn my ability to carry on an exciting night and still walk through the doors of M. C. H. S. at ten minutes of nine the next morning. I, Rosemary Lindsey, in sober but not sane mind, will to Louella Slankard my ability to think. “Am I kiddin”? I, James Mann, will my ability to stay after school in English IV to Kenneth Girt-man. Best of luck, Gertie. I, Helen May, in sane and sober mind, will my ability to get my daily assignments to C. E. Alliston. I, Virgil Mescher, will my ability to make A’s in English to Roy Moorman. 1, Brainard Miller, leave my ability to get my big feet in the wrong place at the right time to anybody who’ll have the disgrace. I, Barbara Neff, in a sober if not sane mind, do will on this day to Adele Wilfred my ability to cut up in classes providing she can get by with it without getting C’s and D’s in citizenship which is doubtful. I, Rosa Lee Oakes, in a forgetful mood of mind, will my forgetfulness to Naomi Speckman. I, Vivian Pearce, in my sane and sober mind, will to Adele Wilfred my ability to stay out of “hot water.” I, Doris Jean Pansing, in my sane and sober mind, do hereby on this day will to Juanita Walters my pensive look. I, Esther Pansing, in a sane and sober mind, will to Lois Evelyn Eckenberg all my senior books, long may she struggle with them. I, Pawnee Payne, do hereby and forthwith in rather a hesitating, unruly, and altogether completely atrocious state of mind, hereby called a brain, will and bequeath my position in Miss Atwell’s heart and assembly, plus my ability to keep Miss Munal happy by my peculiar actions called learning, to my esteemed and noble friend, Ruth Cro-meenes. I, Lavelle Schneider, will my basketball ability to Wayne Glass. I, Audrey Sowders, in slightly confused state of mind, will to my sis, Charlene, the ability and time to write 15 Soldiers, Marines, and a Seabee—if she thinks she can keep straight what she tells each one. I, Charles Stoker, will my supreme ability as a Physics and Math student to Mickey O’Brien. I, Rose E. Taylor, in my right mind, will to Mary Vesta Hogue, my quietness in English and hope she uses it; also, my place as Red Head in the future Senior class if she gets here. I, Mary La Rue Thomason, in one of my addled states of mind, do hereby will to Adele Wilfred my front seat in Bookkeeping. I, Billy Trampe, will my ability to get exempt in American History to Pat Moreland. I, Marjorie Verbarg, in sane and sober mind, will to Betty Taylor my ability to be exempt in English IV. I, Cecil We8terman, in a sane and sober mind, will my typing ability to LaVere Cougill. I, Carol Williams, in a sane and sober mind, will my A’s in American History to my sister, Ellen Ruth. I, Norma Jean Wiseman, will my seat in Latin I to anyone who is fool enough to try to All it.

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THE ILLOHMET - 1944 SENIOR CLASS WILL I. Gale Adkins, in sane and sober mind, do hereby will to C. E. Alliston the dull and dirty apple 1 have tried so hard to shine for my teachers this year. I Charles Anderson, will my remarkable ability for copying to Dan Rush and anyone else who may need it. I, Mary Anderson, in a sane and sober mind, will to Edna Wilson my seat in band. I, Bill Aren8man, in my sane and sober mind, will to Lloyd Krueger my ability to be a pest and still get A’s in citizenship. I, Anna Lee Armstrong, in my sane and sober mind, will my place working in the senior popcorn stand to Glenna Martin, providing she will keep Miss Munal supplied with chocolate peppermints and a new set of gears. I, Virginia Lee Baccus, will my good grades in school to my brother, Buddy, as he will probably need them. I, Vernie Barnett, will to Ed Wilson my ability to keep the basketball boys in condition. I, Wlllmetta Billington, in a happy state of mind, will my excess poundage and height to Dorothy Jean Caswell. I, Jeannette Bolton, in sane and sober mind, will to Jean Decker my (in) ability to stick to a three-day liquid diet. I, Edgar Bremer, will to Bob Horntrop my place on the bus so he will not have to stay after school for Physics. I, Ida Mae Bremer, in sane and sober mind, will my seat in Bookkeeping to Maxine Bakehouse. I, Bill Buchanan, will my desires to study much and have well prepared lessons to “Butch” Comer. I, James Burch, in sane and sober mind, will to Leon Beggs my seat in English. (Confidentially, it’s a pleasure to get out of it.) I, Bob Cagle, will my sense of temperment to Les Mittendorf. I, Lydia Childers, in a sober but not too sane mind, will my ability to make friends after a long feud to Irene Holt. Good luck to you and Dorothy. I, David Cummins, will my beautiful handwriting, (that makes all my teachers proud) to Bill “Slats” Swenson. I, Clifton Duckworth, do hereby and before witnesses, will my lease on English III to William Kennedy for the coming year of 1944 45. I, Eugene Dye, in a sane but not so sober mind, do hereby bequeath mv seat on the bus to Ralph Krueger Jr., hoping he will have nerve enough to sit by HER. I, Joe Elliott, will my superior mathematical ability to Jack Ware. I, Harriett Evers, in my customary frame of mind, do will and bequeath to my beloved fellow Y. W. R. A. members. Lawanda Mescher and Beverly Cochran, my most treasured possessions. To Rwanda I leave my beat-up American History book, provided she can get along with Mr. Schneeman as well as I have. To Beverly I leave my beloved Soprano Saxaphone. To Miss Munal I leave my entire fortune, with which she may buy her choice of either an adding machine or a new popper. I, Joseph Evers, in sane and sober mind, do hereby will to Roland Moss my ability to keep the teachers guessing. I, Gladys Fowell, will to Alberta Scott my place in Latin. I, Bernard R. Frazee, in sane and sober mind, will the use of Miss Munal’s English IV book to anyone who is gypped out of one, now and hereafter. I, Tom Frink, will my supreme English ability to “Chuck” Owens. I, Betty Grace, in sane and sober mind, will my seat in band to Beverly Cochran. I, Helen Hausman. in sane and somewhat sober mind, do hereby bequeath to Thelma Westerman my ability to be stubborn. I, Du Helm, will my curly hair to George Minor.

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THE ILLOHM 1944 SENIOR PROPHECY My womanly curiosity got the best of me the other day, so I got out my crystal ball, and with the help of it and a few other things, (such as tea leaves, ouija board, etc.,) started out to determine just what we seniors would be doing about 10 years hence. This is what I beheld, or dreamed in a dream: Mary Anderson has just returned from a tour of the w est, after winning the National Women’s Ping-Pong Championship, to be married. Of course, Brainard is the lucky guy. Mrs. Moreland and Mrs. Elliott are teaching a cooking class for young housewives. You’ll remember them as Rosa Lee Oakes, and Jeannette Bolton. M. C. H. S. has a new Home Economics teacher. It’s Miss Rose Taylor, who gave up nursing to pursue her favorite study course. Gale Adkins and Douglas Helm have just published their latest hook, “How to get your face slapped in 10 easy lessons.” The price is $1.00 at any good book store. The Prohibition party has announced the following candidates for the April primary election. President: David Cummins. Vice-President: Virgil Mescher. “Sister” Armstrong has become a preacher’s wife at last. We always thought she would. The preacher?------It’s the Rev. Dr. Vernie Theodore Barnett Jr., Mgr. Billy Buchanan has stepped right into “Uncle Pink’s” shoes. He is running what is known as the Baynes Memorial Buchanan Funeral Service. Make your reservation early. Bill’s a busy man. The Hospital reports that Mrs. May and the quintuplets are doing nicely. Bill, Bob, Don, Paul, and Bernard are 3 weeks old now. Audrey Sowders, R. N., is caring for them. Rupert Cagle is starring in the new Columbia picture with LaRue Thomason in “The lone wolf howls again.” In case you don’t recognize their stage names, they are Mary L. Thomason, and Bob Cagle. Helen Jessing, the girl with the million dollar legs, has turned down a job with Joe Evers’ modeling agency, to continue her career as a nurse. Mr. and Mrs. Y. E. Holland have announced the engagement of their daughter, Clari-bel, to Mr. Klein Colvin. In case you don’t recognize the name, he is the author of our dear old economics text book. Vivian Pearce and Barbara Neff are cooling the fevered brows of the countless millions at the Schneeman memorial hospital, founded by Lavelle Schneider. Esther Pansing and Helen Hausman are the new leaders of the Washington 4-H Club. They report that the work is progressing nicely under the direction of the new Farm Adviser. Because of the man-shortage. Miss Dorothy Carol Williams has taken over the job, ably assisted by Miss Ida Mae Bremer. Bernard Frazee has finally been forced to relinquish his seat in English IV. He graduated from M. C. H. S. with honors this year. (1954.) The Metropolitan opera star, Betty Grace, will make her first home town appearance tomorrow night at the Frink theatre. Miss Grace will sing the popular opera, “Tramp, Tramp, Trampe,” written by Cecil Westeriuan in honor of “Doughboy” William Trampe. Eugene Dye’s orchestra, with Clifton Duckworth at the piccolo will accompany her. Virginia Baccus and Norma Wiseman have opened a skating rink for the good of Metropolis youth. Everyone is welcome. If you can’t skate, come anyway. Willmetta Billington, Lydia Childers, and Gladys Fowell are there to instruct for the low cost of only 50c and 3 meat points per hour. The Little Bill Dairy Products will be open for business next week. Charles W. Arensman is the proprietor. The Bremer, Burch, and Kennedy judging team have just returned from the world’s fair, held at Joppa, 111., where they competed with other world-famous stock Judges. Rosemary Lindsey has just returned from Balnibarbi where she has been serving as a nurse. She was a Navy Nurse during the war, and stayed over. Joe Elliott has invented a new type motorcycle, complete with a radio, heater, and innerspring seat. Pawnee Payne has accepted a position as a fan-dancer at Clydene Lindsey’s new night club. Ye Olde Hotte Spotte. Featured in the chorus line are Rosaline Huston, Doris Pansing, and Marjorie Verbarg. Charles Anderson, world champion heavyweight and his manager James Mann are back in Metropolis for a rest. That’s all my tea leaves will tell me, and the ouija points to goodbye, but as my crystal ball clouds, I seem to see Miss Munal smiling at me over a Macbeth test, wishing me luck.