Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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THE MILLVALEAN All in all it was a day of discoveries for me, but more was coming because I tuned in the radio and heard Elizabeth Klug give some household hints , while her dietitians, Etta Mae Mohr and Lois Bergman, aided her. After this I saw Thelma Rheam face me is-n the television screen for she was demonstrating ia face cream for an attractive complexion. Soon after that, I turned to the paper and saw Michael Guido's and Stan Siranovich's pictures on the first page. Mike has just won the National Bowling Championship and Stan was lightfheavyweight champion and it certainly did my heart good to see Millvale under the pictures. On the other side of the page was a picture of Dan McCauley dressed in the Pittsburgh Pirate's uniform as he hit the home run that won the World Series. All these discoveries were too much for me and I crawled into my bed for a good night's rest. The next day I awoke bright and early to do some shopping. I strolled down Fifth Avenue and saw a large sign which prominently displayed hats. I walked into the shop and the first person I saw was Mildred Berneberg, who was the pro-prietress and Lavina Schafer, her assistant. They ran a complete clothing shop with models for everything. Alvina Bauer modeled shoes, Margaret Colville wore hats, Ruth Ditmore was in the dress department, Betty Ann Dillman was in the glove department and Betty Zeilfelder was modeling coiffures. I asked Mildred about everyone in New York and I was surprised to hear that jimmy Donaldson was New Yorkis popular artist and Marie Kaib was his favorite model. jack Biery was publishing a book on etiquette and Robert Derringer was doing the printing. Eddie Bender was one of the best referees in the country and Richard Dotterweich was one of the top sports writers. Sidney Garfinkel wlas the noted radio commentator on sports while Henry Erk was holding down his position as the circulation manager. But I couldn't stay any longer, so I left for Radio City to see some of the broadcasts. As I entered the building, I ncticed that a new broadcasting studio was being built. Much to my surprise and amazement, I learned that Walter Aldinger was chief architect. The many famous personages from Millvale in Radio City amazed me. There was Lucille Heimbuecher who was publicity director of a large firm, William Koza was the hero in one of the daytime serials and Bernice Lang was the heroine. Elizabeth Wilhoit was the Singing Lady and Walter Kennedy was running for the governorship of New York and gave many speeches over the radio. But suddenly we turned to the sports world and I soon discovered that Joe Canonico was winning honors in basketbwall and Robert Weber was mowing down all players on the proffootball field. But Walt was then called by Karl Lache, the backer of his programs, and Robert Horton, this gag'man, so I unwillingly left. But I didn't go far for right across the street was the public library where I found Armella Yochum as reference librarian and Irene Bender was her assistant. Margaret Bearl was in the children's book department and Alice Manski was among the encyclopedias locking for an assignment to give her junior English students. I walked on to the third floor and there I met Marion Robinson giving a lecture on clothes and using Catherine Wukits as her model. Since Catherine could not be without Mary Marlovits, Mary was making the dresses that Catherine was misdeling. As the lecture came to an end, I again made my way to the street and prepared to view some more New York sights. As I was jostling through the crowd on Fifth Avenue, a voice cried out, And where do you think you're going? The voice sounded so familiar I turned around and saw the blue uniform and smiling face of Donald Russell. Donald was so taken aback at seeing me that he didn't know what to do. But he soon came to and we started chatting. He informed me that just a block down, I would find Robert Wellinger working at Tiffany's Jewelry Store and two blocks down I would hear Norman Lang's violin as he played for the concert goers and still further down, I would find Robert Eichler, that patriotic American, arguing with a Communist soapfbox speaker. Well, I thanked Donald, and hurried down the street. As I was about to enter Tiifany's, a man with grayfblack hair and a serious face was coming out. Page Twenty-six

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NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY Ralph Boettcher Industrious Ralph keeps up his good record at school in spite of the fact that he clerks in a grocery store each afternioon. His .excel-lent themes inspire the whole class to do its best and 'his typing and' bookkeeping skill, acquired at St. Anthony's, stlaind him in good stead. Kathryn Auth Kathryn, because of 'her originality in theme writing, has won an important office on ,the Millvalean staff. She can boast of being an A student in Secretarial Training, the pride and joy of Mr. Tallman. Although Kathy has no definite ambition in mind, we are sure that in the near future she will be found working as a girlfreporter on any of our city newspapers. William Pfischner Bill is ambition personified. Any inforrnatinon concerning any and all colleges is very welcome to him and is his rnlaxin topic of conversation. He takes a decided stand on all political issues and his store of information on current prioblems gives him the advantage in P.O.D. class. I 950-FUTU RESQUE As I boarded the M.H.Sr. transport plane at the County Airport, I was surprised to see Robert Kroner and Warren Wenner enter the pilot's cabin. Cecelia Wagner and Dorothy Bertram, the hostesses, told me they were the best pilots on the line and had won many honors in flying. Since I had about fifteen minutes before leaving Pittsburgh, I decided to have ra chat with Cecelia and ask her about our former classmates. But Cecelia interrupted, Anne Pavkovich, I thought you were afraid :of planes. Now you're flying to New York. What for? Well, I'm going up to attend a special meeting of the managers of the company I work for. You know, Robert Harkins is the president of this organiziar tion and Wallace Miller is the vicefpresident while Frank Svach and a few others are his managers in different parts of the country. But tell me what you know. Well, this man entering the plane is Professor Ralph Boettcher. He's Math teacher at the same university where Bill Schiefelbein teaches bugology and- But Cecelia was cut off because the plane was filled with Oh's and Ah's as Kathryn Hunter, the famous movie star, entered the plane. She was followed by her staff: Dorothy Steininger, secretary, and Bernard Flowers, press agent. I thought Kate wouldn't recognize me but she did and immediately came over to talk over old times. But I soon had her telling me about Hollywood and I was surprised to find the number of our class that had 'become famous in Hollywood. Kathryn Auth was writing scenarios and Vivian Mohr, dialogue. All this time Robert Pfischner has been enjoying success with his autognaphs which he collected early in the thirties. iMarie Kovacic was building a career anound herself with her acting, while Edna I-Ioak has won the Academy Award for her great -performances and Viola Schmitt's talpfdancing has brought her much praise and ovation. But enough about Hollywood, Anne. How about Millvale? Kathryn asked Why, haven't you heard? Eddie Ruzomberka is coach at Millvale High and Paul Pfischner is Millvale's most popular doctor. His cousin, Bill Pfischner, is a famous lvaiwyer in Pittsburgh and Allen Kremmel -is an absentfminded Professor at Columbia University. And do you know that Mary Sebetich is the girls' basketball coach at the Mt. Troy Recreational Center? Oh! But we're taking off. I'll see you later, Kathryn. And with that I walked to the main cabin for my trip to New York. As I left the plane, I got into a cab and headed for the Waldorf Astoria. To my amazement I found that Sammy Hoak was chief chef and Eugene Riley had his orchestra on the top floor while Morris Sadwick was thrilling the crowd with his nimble fingers on the piano. Meanwhile, in the lobby, Irma Maire had her desk in a secluded corner with a sign :above it which said, Public Secretary . Page Twenty-five

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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW SEE NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY It proved to be jack Osteritter on his way to Rockefeller Center where he and Thomas Schrass were chemists. He a'lso told me about some of our 1940 Seniors. jeanne Swanson was a nurse at Bellevue Hospital and Marian Ritchie was the librarian there. Marie Schmeltz was modeling clothes as was jean Schmitt and Elmer Voit was bookkeeper at Tiffany's. But he had to hurry to work and then he came back and said, You know, Flora Palarzi is a night club singer and Uh! Can she sing! Yes, she can really sing. fthoughtfullyj Well, goodbye until I see you again. Goodbye, Jack, I answered and with that I entered Tiifany's. There on the counter stood a picture of Norma Ziegler displaying rings on a beautiful pair of hands. But I oculdn't stay in New York much longer, so I left for the airport to board the M.H.S. plane for home. There I mfet Alice Moedinger and Anne Murslack as hostesses and Robert Braun as pilot. All in all, wouldn't you say this wus Millvale High Day? ' how to acquire a delightful chuckle f whose darkness radiates her personality someone with beautiful natural curls someone always willin-g to help f f who is cordial to all fff- a happy carefree fellow -ff- who oolleots autographs f f f how to knit a beautiful pair of mittens absout P. E. P. -fffff the sheik of the Senior Class - f who is our best actor f f who never bothers anyone f how to make classes enjoyable f wh-o has very cute features f ' who would make a good handy man whio is a picture of loveliness f f why gentlemen refer 'blondes f an artist that gigs prefer f about the sport of hunting f f a friendly classmate' - f f f f f how to win friends and influence people who is always ready for some lfun ' good excuses for being absent f f how to play the piano f f one of our football heroes f f a combination of looks and brains f who has th-e miost graceful walk f who reminds you of Tom Sawyer how to read themes humorously f someone who is very sweet - f a fellow with 'plenty of ambition f who is a great help to the teachers f who is one of Miss Smiths best cooks who is the one man orchestra f f an inquisitive fellow fff'f who is never in a hurry f f the tune to some hillflbilly songs - how to be seen and not heard f who is nicknamed Porky f who never gets into trouble ' f Walter Aldinger f Kathryn Auth f Alvina Bauer f Margaret Bearl f Irene Bender f Edward Bender f Lois Bergman Mildred Berneberg f Dorothy Bertram - - Jack Biery f Ralph Boettcher - Robert Braun f Joe Canonico Margaret Colville Robert Derringer Betty Ann Dillman ' Ruth D-itmore jimmy Donaldson Richard Dotterweich f Robert Eichler ' f Henry Erk f Bernard Flowers f Michael Guido ' Sidney Garinkel - Bob Harkins f Lu Heimbuecher - f Edna Hoak f f Sam Hoak f Robert Horton ' Marie Kaib f Walter Kennedy f Elizabeth Klug f Marie Kovacic f William Koza f Allen Kremmel f Robert Kroner f Karl Lache f Norman Lang f Bernice Lang f Irma Maire Page Twenty-seven