Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CLASS PROPHECY Excerpts From Arthur Alan Olsen's Scrapbook MINNEAPOLIS STAR JOURNAL FLASH! Arthur Alan Olsen wins round-the-world trip on B.B.D.'s radio show sponsored by the To-Jo Boat works, owned and operated by Toni Novotny and Joanne Milton, employing Bob Roddy, Bud Dixon, and Don Sam nelson. May 1, 1958 Dear Mamma, How are you? 1 am fine. I promised I would write and tell you the details of my trip. So here goes: The tears had barely left my eyes after our farewell when I happened upon a familiar face “behind the bars” in the ticket office. It was that of Suzette LaFcrtc. I turned around and whom should I meet but George Barville buying tickets to South America for his honeymoon. After I had wished him many happy years of married life, the announcer called my train. That voice could not Ik mistaken; it was none other than Jim Faul’s. Karl Shcvcland. a redcap at the Milwaukee depot, helped me on the train; lohn Swedicn. the conductor, punched my ticket; we were ofT for Kansas City. As we passed through Owatonna. who should get on the train but Marge Haskell. Iowa held quite a surprise for me, for I never expected to see I)on Bisdorf out planting “corn” in his old home state. I entered the diner as we passed through Dcs Moines and to my amazement, my light and tasy lunch was served to me by Harriet Cedar and Arlene Caturia, two of my old school mates. As you recall. Mamma. I was saving my appetite for my pre-arranged dinner engagement with Laveme Rybcrg in Kansas City. You perhaps will receive a picture-clipping in my next letter barause upon arriving in K.C.. Marilyn Nelson and Barbara Brichcr with their trusty little cameras, popped me for the paper. But now I must close for the big city rush is closing in upon me. Love and xxxxxxxx, Arthur KANSAS CITY STAR FLASH! Noted pianist arrives in city; trumpet fanfare welcomed him. Mayor Stuart Anderson presents him with the key to the city. James Bridge, prominent columnist, will keep you posted as to the whereabouts of the country's most accomplished artist. Dearest Mommy. Delightful! Delightful! Our evening was spent at the Muleback I lotcl. Bert Adams was being featured as the guest artist for a week, but he's a pianist of a different type. I Ic beat it out in fine sylc, however. Our old friend. Bill Ebling, was back at his old job of Master of Ceremonies. The comedian, Roger Anderson, was really on the ball. You know, it really helps to have a good laugh once in a while. I hat! a “coke with Bill after the show and fount! out where a lot of my friends were. Jerry Swcdbcrg couldn't make up her mint! about which one to take from M.A., so she went to Oklahoma and found herself a rich old landowner. St. Peter is the place Lewann Awes chose to stay. Marilyn Lee settled down in Phoenix with—???—(we don’t know which one). My train's leaving at midnight made it necessary to cease conversing with my friends and get ready to move on. Now 1 must close for it is time for me to retire. Your loving son, Arthur AUSTIN AMERICAN FLASH! Concert given tonight by noted pianist from Minneapolis. Arthur Alan Olsen stops in city on worldwide tour. Dear Mother: Texas really is a fine state—all that they talk it up to Ik. The concert went fine and there was quite a crowd; among them I saw Elizabeth Anderson. She is a receptionist for Dr. Zachcry Scott. She told me where all “the gang was. Joan Bcvis is the Dean of Ciirls at Baylor University; Joyce Gustafson is a rage Twenty-five

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white robe, halo (alias, a deck tennis ring dipped in flour) and red and white striped football knee socks donned by Fred O. brought home the admonition, “Don't let this happen to you!!” Tradition followed through as the title “King’s Messengers was handed on for the third time. Don Swanberg anti Bob Schulecn were the senior members to receive this honor. Their rendition of “Dry Bones” will long be remembered. “Our goal Osseo” was the keynote of the 1947 Homecoming, and the football team did nobly by winning 40-0. Our lovely queen Jerry Swedberg and her two attendants, Mavis Peterson and Betty Swan, reigned over the festivities. Television was the only thing lacking in the evening’s program as station B-U-R-P went into action (with realistic sound effects, too). With the aid of a few' gallons of wave set, a simply dreamy (nightmare, that is!) hairdo was created on Don B. The following day found the cities’ grocery stores completely cleared of “Mother’s Messy Morning Mush”. Of course, the “Newr Look” wras all the vogue, and despite the boys who rolled their pants legs half way up to their knees in protest, the girls continued in their stylish mode to wear their long skirts and dark stockings. The first step towards graduation was the taking of the grad photos. More hours of practice smiling before the mirror at home were followed by retakes at the studio, but still with the same result, “E-E-Ekk ... is that me??” Our intentions w'ere good again, but that’s all. The pro| osed class sleigh ride at Eton’s fell through completely. What a sensation the new pay telephone installed in the main hall causal as the students returned from Christmas vacation! Fun, food, and glamour ruled over the 194H Winter Sports Day held between the fall and spring semesters. This year the committees really outdid themselves with lavish preparations, and the results of thir planning were most effective. Despite the eighteen below' zero weather, the hockey team had a cheering sideline as they defeated U High in the afternoon, w'hile others chose tobogganing anti skiing at the Town and Country Club. The refreshment crew' stood-by in the dining hall ready to cope with the excessive appetites at dinner time. Bob Roddy, But! Dixon, and Don Samucl-son, impersonated by Bill E., Jack A., anti Don B., respectively, held the spot of honor on the evening’s program. A mock graduation with all tlue awards presented by Miss Fellroth (alias Carol L.) was given to keep these three 19475 2 graduates happy until their regular June commencement. It was a high moment of suspense when the spotlight fell upon the three candidates for the title of Snow' Queen. This honor went to Joanne Milton; her attendants were Grace Carlson and Laura Hildebrand. Bill Ingman was crowned the Snow King. A basketball game with the Alumni concluded the day’s festivities. All eyes were turned tow'ard Arthur Alan Olsen, pianist, as he played at Carnegie Hall in New York in February. Besides this achievement, he also completed his high school course in three years. We have struggled through those horrible college aptitude tests, and Bill Busse has been elected to lead our senior class through this final semester. Now, as we look forward to the closing events of our high school days (daze) —the J.S., skip day, class day, baccalaureate, and finally commencement—we also look back on these last four years to remember them as the “Best Years of Our Lives”. Pjgr Tnrnty-fotir

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nurse at Ret! Wing hospital; Boh Schuleen is serving his internship in a New Orleans Hospital. I suppose you have heard that Carolyn Nelson is the new manager of Barney's; she has the able assistance of jim Friberg. Johnson 1 ligh School finally got the best of Priscilla Ilcdman and she married one of the boys from there. Margie Peikert is happily married and living in Minneapolis. Leaving by train from Austin. I arrived at Corpus Christi this morning. The boat sailed as scheduled. To my surprise the steward was Bill Bussc, and he showed me to my stateroom. I passed Paul Hclsing and Fred Olson swabbing the decks, and stopped to chat with them. The next morning as we anchored in Ft. Harrison, Florida. I hurried off the boat and took a taxi, finding Paul Friert was my chauffeur. Reynold Anderson and Bob Channer were waiting for me at the Clearwater I lotcl chatting with hostess Laura I lildebrand. Over the breakfast table most of the talk was of basketball, of course. Most of their buddies” arc doing cpiite well for themselves. No one has hooked Bill Ingman yet, but his brother. Bob. is married and living in Nebraska. Bill Broen is an M.D. in London, England. I hope to see him over there. Mound High School is most fortunate to have Kenny Kistlcr as their basketball coach. The following morning, in New York. I was awakened by a knock on my door and was astonished to see John Culbranson all decked out in a bell-hop’s uniform. He said that he had been looking over the register and, seeing my name, came up to say hello . It was lucky he had awakened me for I had planned to see a bit of the city before my departure. John told me that Jim Schouwciler and Lyle Johnson settled down in South Dakota. The Dakotas must hold some attraction, for Louise Carlson is also there. Lester Carlson is living in North Dakota. As I was walking down Fifth Avenue, Doris Schroedcr and Joy Clenck came out of Saks, where they arc working. They reported that Ben Stone and Carolyn Thorwall arc also working in New York. Natalie Peterson and Marge Stromgren have an exclusive dress shop in Maine. I checked out of my hotel and hoarded the Cv)uecn Elizabeth, which was to sail that evening. At dinner, my companion was none other than Werner Halverson, who was also on his way to England My waiter was my old friend Edgar Mason. Later that evening, leaning on the rail (not over). Roberta Orcutt and Pat Magnuson told me the whereabouts of their old friends from M.A. Joyce Hill is teaching history at University High. Marjorie Johnson is the monitor advisor, and Jean Carlin, the expression teacher back at M.A. Joan Peterson is the hostess at the I lospitality House. Marion Larson is married and living in Robbinsdale. Marie Lundeen and Phylis Larson arc working in the office at First Covenant Church. Now again night has fallen and 1 send my love to you. Lovingly, Arthur MORGONBLADET-STOCKHOLM FLASH! Pianist from U. S. arrives in Stockholm on short visit. A concert will be given by Arthur Olsen in the auditorium tonight. Dear “Mor”, I had lunch with Janet Sodcrlxrg and Joyce Sutherland who arc attending the Svenska Cooking School. Reminiscing our days at Minnehaha. Janet told me that Lorraine Yokic, Marie Ann Holmquist. and Romona Williamson were nurses at the Mayo Clinic. Joyce added that Julia Egler was the house mother of the boys dormitory at a college in the South. That evening I was the honored guest of a party given by Janet Swanson and Alice Carlson who arc catcresscs. Victor Johnson, American ambassador to Sweden, was present at the party. Others were Boh Uirson, Counsel to the King of Sweden, and Blanche Fuglcbcrg with her friend, the Duke of Smoland. Our friends really hob-nob with royalty. Late that night 1 went by plane to Helsingfors. Finland, where Elin Lindman presented me with the key to her native country. After the concert I immediately returned to my hotel for I was rather weary from my journey. I must close now hut I will continue tomorrow. ROME RUMPUS FLASH! Famed American pianist to appear at Colosseum tonight. I lerc I am in Italy. It is such a fascinating country with all its cathedrals, etc. I only wish 1 had a little more time to go through the beautiful buildings. I went into a famous restaurant here in Rome this morning and whom should I see but Don Hoaglund. He is a great opera star over here with David Robinson as his manager. I had an interesting conversation with them. They gave me a complimentary ticket to the opera for tonight. My dinner was served to Page Twenty-fix