Middlebranch High School - Memoir Yearbook (Middlebranch, OH)

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C60 is N this morning's mail, I received a very interesting letter. When Bill Shurman, one of our old classmates from M. H. S., delivered it, I had no idea how interesting it would prove to be. It was an invitation to the class of 1954's first reunion. Incidentally, this is 1969, fifteen years after our graduation. It was to be held at the Massillon American Legion Hall in the Blue and White Room. When The Day arrived, I climbed into my flashy new two-tone Nash fsold to me by that top-flight Nash salesman, John Millerj, anx- ious to learn what the last fifteen years had brought for my old friends. The way to the Hall seemed familiar as I passed Snyders' Potato Chip factory and saw Joyce Snyder wave to me from the President's window. I was well on my way when I passed a billboard advertising the coming performance of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, featuring their star flea charmer, Viva John, and Mary Beard as the bareback rider. I was almost there now, as I noticed a large sign, Torn Dabney's Greenhouses: Flowers for All Occasions, Dave Fawver, Chief Horticultur- ist. One Mile Ahead. Yes, I thought to my- self, Those two have done all right for them- selves. I finally arrived and found my place at the table. Betty Cavalier, the famous Italian hair- cut model, sat beside me. She had on a beau- tiful knit suit, one of Norma Metzger's exclu- sives from her plush 5th Avenue shop. The food served at the reunion was delicious. It was prepared by the head cook of the Hotel On- esto, Winifred Humphrey. Pat Twinem has taken over Winchell's job in his old age and was in a good position to give me the low-down on a lot of us. She said that Gary Pepper of the F. B. I. is investigating Rich- ard Lesh, the author of How to Get Rich Any- way. Margery Murphy is private secretary to the governor of Virginia, who is none other than Annabelle Karns, candidate on the independent ticket. I asked my source of information why Dave Calhoun wasn't here, to which she replied that business pressure kept him at home. QI-le teaches Hawaiian girls to hula., As I looked over the crowd, I spotted Pat Florey, our class president, chatting with Paul Vogelgesang. Pat is the lawyer who tied up the details of the purchasing of the old United Na- tions building by the business tycoon, Donna By- ers. Paul is the architect for the new building and Ronald Young, the plumber. Donna, who plans to make a hotel out of the old one, has already received reservations from Ambassa- dor Charles Drenta from England. He will fly over on a plane piloted by T. W. A.'s favorite, Louis Chenot. I also noticed Judy Watkins with her hus- band, the president of the B 8: O Railroad, talk- ing to Norma Myers and her husband, president at Yale University. It was time for the entertainment and first on the program was Sue Lenhart of the Metro- politan singing an aria from Tosca, and Nor- ma Zumbro, her regular piccolo player. The next pursuer of the entertainment world was Houdini II, formerly Joe Gallucci, who be- gan his mysterious magic act by sawing his accompanist, Mary Carosielli, in two. fMood music by .Tim Hendershot, who sang That Old Black Magic. l Melford Groom, the King of Gloom, then gave his rendition of Dark Town Strutters' Ball. Then there was an art ex- hibit featuring the work of Mary Covate, re- nowned New York artist. The best work of her career, done for the 1954 Memoir, was also on display. The lights went on and the master of cere- monies, the Reverend David Kell, announced that due to circumstances beyond his control Katherine McKee, Karen McKeel, and Helen Miller, of the McKee, McKeel, and Miller TumblingTroupe, were unable to attend be- cause of weather conditions. Pinch-hitting for the tumblers was Bill Ruch, famous lec- turer, who gave a talk on the Koala Bear of Australia. Across the table from me was Barbara Dysle, the well-known horse trainer, instruct- ing her ambitious jockey, Bob Young, how to talk to a horse. Speaking of animal lovers,

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Annabelle Karns' position as drum majorette is left to the girl who has the good fortune to get it. To Bob Ankrom, Winifred Humphrey leaves her part-time grade school teaching job. Dominic May leaves his--on second thought, he needs everything he has. Dave Kell leaves his lady-killing ways to Bob Hungerford. The physical frailty of Dean Imler is willed to Harvey Mehaffie. Delnor Neighbor gladly leaves his nickname, Mouse, to Tom Munz. Lindall Shaffer wills his brain to the Mayo Clin ic in the interest of science. Tom Dabney reserves the enjoyment he gets from asking intelligent questions to Mary Jo Mohler. David Fawver bequeaths his line to any guy who can use one. Bob .Tones wills his knowledge of Democracy back to Mr. Snode. Albert Richeson's attentive attitude in his classes is left to Howard Calhoun. Janice Mareno leaves fwith a sighj the head- aches of the Facet to some ambitious journal- ism student. The bank account of Doris Masters is willed to some southern college. Barbara Dysle wills her Thursday night ses- sions with the typewriter and stencils to the first page editor of next year's Facet. Helen Miller leaves to Harriet Long her gift of quietness. Joe Gallucci's ability to handle money is willed to Lowell Bowling. Carol Stockburger leaves her purty black hair to Wanda Mason. The seriousness of Bill Ruch is willed to Earl Barley. Pat Twinem wills her temper to all other red- heads at M. H. S. Norma Myers leaves her capacity for party- giving to anyone who can afford it. David Calhoun leaves the nickname of Ralph to the next owner of a certain little black Ford To Frances Wasik go Louis Chenot's answers to Mr. Maurer in English Literature class. Roy Groom's red hair is willed to Margaret Goldsmith. Margery Murphy's shorthand book is willed to Richard Matthews. Katherine McKee bequeaths her friendly, quiet manner to Carolynne Kingston. Ellis Erb leaves his seat in study hall to any- one who has a strong back. The part-time jobs of Pauline Henzel are left to some ambitious junior, Donna Stearns wills all her books with the an- swers written in back to M. H. S. with nary a glance. Lewis Smith leaves his Democracy book to an unsuspecting junior. Joyce Snyder leaves her position as office sec retary to Mary Jo Bennett. Norma Metzger's contributions to homeroom discussions are left to a few brave juniors. Ruth Betts leaves her position in the band to some talented musician in the junior class. Mary Capuano gives her seat in homeroom back to Mr. Snode.

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Pfwf Carol Stockburger, the lion tamer at the Bronz Zoo, was commenting about a stupid one that doesn't stay onhis chair to Larry Werstler, who is going on a safari to Africa next month. By way of the grapevine, I discovered that Pauline Henzel, due to her fondness of the Alma Mater, stayed on to be their physical education instructor. Janice Mareno is dean of women at Vassar, and Doris Masters has opened a chain of profitable super markets over Ohio. Donna Stearns is giving ballet lessons in Cincinnati, and it is rumored that Fred Skelly and Lee Dyer are her most promising pupils. Dean Imler, being the star reporter of the New York Times, says that a brilliant astronomer, Jerry Henkel, has just discovered a new planet, and Bob Stickel is now working at the post of- fice in New Orleans licking two-cent stamps. Ellis Erb finally got his chance to be coach at Ohio State University and had a good season. This, however, could not be done without the aid of his faithful water boy, Lindall Shaffer. Bob Jones, so they say, is the best bouncer at The Zl. It seems that with all this excitement I had forgotten to eat, and I asked Denny Psolla, an up-and-coming Powers model, why she didn't eat. She replied, l have to watch my figure. After inquiring around a bit, I found out that Mary Capuano is employed in a candy factory putting wrappers on the Oh Henry bars. While Howard Bentz is president of the Temperance League, Dick Davidson is a dish washer in the U. S. Marines and Charles Kington dries them. Dominic May and James Kincaid are teaching agriculture to the Eskimos of the Artic region. A famous group called the Silly Six are making a tour of Europe to brighten the morale of the Europeans. They are Pat DeLashmutt, Theresa Venditti, Mary Yoho, Nancy Werstler, Carol Senter, and the silly one. They will prob- ably receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts. Another touring group is Ike fAlbertJ Rich eson and his Indian Juggling Act, Roy Groom and Lewis Smith being the Indians. Ruth Betts books their acts. Well, it was getting late, and having found out about all my old pals, I started my car and drove out the drive. I heard such a terrible clatter in my front wheel, that I got out to see what was wrong. I took off the hub cap, and found much to my surprise a few large stones plus a card reading: Compliments of Dr. Delnor Neighbor, Psychiatrist.