Mohawk High School - Mohican Yearbook (Mohawk, NY)

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going to be guest speaker, he suggested having Bill Long to direct the music. You see, Bill is the church choir director now. Norman and Anthony have asked me about a fashion display. Of course, Norman could have his dresses modeled-poor Tony, he would have to sell ladies' underwear! I really think the whole affair will be quite successful. Tudy is flying all the way from Chi' cago and is autographing all the copies of her latest novel All My Loves or Variety Is the Spice. Lore has set up the biggest television screen yet, to see all our own celebrities. Joan broadcasts at 5:55 Saturday with her predictions for the week. Leo and Marlene go on the air at 5 :SO with Ti-ns Hscrrc HEc'rUs FAMILY. Janis and Carroll, you know, are the new announcers for this televised broadcast. They have also found a spot for Tony G. and his Scotch bagpipe. He is going to furnish the musical interlude between programs. I hope I have made it enticing. I can hardly wait to see you. I am sure the weekend will be loads of fun, so try to make it. Write soon and let me know whether or not to expect you. Love, BARBARA Dear Mary, Since I left good old M.H.S. ten years ago I have gone a long way. I am now the best zoo keeper in New York City. This being my job, I naturally meet many people and you could never guess who-some of our classmates were the latest. I really was surprised, and I thought that I would write you. My day off last Sunday was a very eventful day. I went to the theater, and will you be thrilled when I tell you what I saw. In the revival of the musical ballet Red Shoes appeared none other than Ed Werenczak, Chet Johnson and Hank Smallenberger. They came out during the third scene wearing baby blue trunks and pink ostrich feathers. They told me they were being taught how by Irv Reid, Murray protege of Arthur Murray. The show was very good. When I left the theater I walked down Broad' way. There I noticed that one of the numerous billboards read, Do you want a baby sitter? You do! Well drop in here, we have the best in the business. My curiosity got the best of me so I wandered in and who should I see behind the desk? None other than Tom Rathbun. He inf formed me that Charles White was his assistant manager. Well Mary, after that surprise I was prepared for almost anything. It was such a nice afternoon that I decided to continue my walk in Central Park. The first person I met was a former class' mate, Don Wainwright. He told me that he had acquired the title as the greatest orator of all times and was on his way to make a speech on the subject of Should We Put a Bridge Across the Atlantic Ocean? I then walked to the Paramount Theater. Sur- prises were really coming my way. I looked at the marquee where great big letters blazed- Marie White, first woman Charles Atlas appearing in person. If you think that bowled me over wait till you hear that the newsreel was filmed and narrated by the foreign correspondent, june Williams. I promptly bought a ticket. After the show I started to do some window shopping on Fifth Avenue. A sign reading Digger O'dell Shedd the friendly undertaken' caught my attention. I rang the bell and sure enough it was good old Alan up to an entirely different trick. Remembering that I had a letter to mail to Lois Steele, now a missionary worker in China, I directed my steps toward the post office. As I slid the letter into the slot I noticed a wanted sign that read Wanted for defrauding the U. S. Government, Bernie Ryanf He had forgotten to put a Sfcent stamp on a letter. Gee, I really hope that they don't find him, as it might mean life. By this time I thought that I'd take a look over at the zoo and see how things were coming. On my way I met Dick Reardon who is now an inf terpreter for the French poodles that desire to carry on a conversation with our American dogs. He told me that he was on his way to visit Jim Sullivan at a nearby hospital where he was a nurse. On my arrival at the zoo I was informed that the new lion tamer had arrived. When I was introduced to him, I recognized him as Harold Van Zoern. He was leaving the circus to join our union of tamers. Well, Mary, I shall close for now as I must attend to my large unusual family. Your old classmate, SUSAN THOMAS

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From the Mail Bags of l959 Dear Barb, I was very happy to read about your successful married life with your twelve children. It brings back memories. Boy, I'll never forget that good wedding reception you had, and the whole gang was there. As for myself, I am now on another deep-sea fishing trip, only this year they have promoted me, and I am now teaching. I am having loads of fun and good experience, too. During my stay here, I have seen and heard from some of our classmates. Before I go on to tell you about them, Katherine wanted me to say hello for her. She is here with me and she is enjoying the trip immensely. I went window shopping the other day and you will never guess what was printed on the window of the most elaborate woman's hat shop. It read Famous hats-designed by Harold Cunf ninghamf' Hats were being arranged in the dis' play by Tom Pickard, window decorator. I hadn't gone much further when beautiful music attracted my attention, so I went into the building where it was coming from. Imagine my surprise to Hnd Jim Daly directing his famous allfgirl choir. I went on doing my shopping, and when I passed the famous opera theater, a name which I thought looked familiar attracted my attention. Yes, it was Pat Cirillog it seems he has done quite a bit of opera singing. This I couldn't believe, so I went to his dressing room to talk with him. It was Pat all right, and I was quite amazed. During our visit, he told me that our friend, Pete Baldwin, liked school so much that he is now teaching in good old M. H. S. He also told me that Nick Barberio had decided to be a Priest, and he was holding services somewhere near Chapatchet. It seemed good to hear about them. That was enough for one day, and it was a very busy day at that. I hurried back through the hotel and had my supper. After sitting in the lounge a short while, I decided to retire, and I think it was a good idea as I slept well. When I awoke the next morning, I found waiting for me a letter from Doris Eberlein. After I had opened and read it I was quite surprised at some of the news. She is now at the head of the Are'YoufLonely? club of Herkimer County. You would never guess it, but she said that joe Baker is hunting elephants in Africa and that Leona Madison is his interpreter. Ed Rankins is traveling with a large circus as The Fat Man. Bob Robbins is now working as building custodian in place of Mr. Hinman at M.H.S. She also wrote that Bob March has taken up the occupation of writing poems, Clarence Williams is now famous in his Held of make up. We will have to contact him one of these days. Pat Harrigan is now a missionary in China, and I hear that brought quite a bit of pleasure to the Chinese. Doris also told me that Ken Barringer is now a public sten- ographer, and quite famous at that, and Ralph Cress is a secretary for a large firm in New York. Well, Barb, time is running out and I hope I have given enough news for awhile. I hope that it won't be long before I hear from you again. It would even be better to see you. Love, MARY Dear Sue, Imagine-I finally got the children quiet enough to write to you. You know how it is tho-all those animals at your zoo must be almost like children. To think that you're the keeper of that huge zoo!! Enclosed you will find my latest letter from Mary. What exciting news she writes. Next week we are having a big week end. I do wish you could come up for it. Remember it will be our tenth anniversary. Does it seem pos- sible to you that we have been out of school that long? I Anyway, Anne fyou know she has her own newspaper now-The Mohawk Valley Newsj and I are trying to round up all our classmates for a real show. We know for sure that Ginger is coming with her Georgous Ginger-Lady Wrestler Act. Dot Day is trying to get Saturf day off, her aerialists are the best in the world. Ringling Brothers have a show that day, but they might let her go. Also Don G. Jones is going to do his famous toe dance. Tonight we are going down to the Cedar Lounge to see if we can get Lillian Davis to help with the bouncing. She keeps all of the ruffians out of the Club. We are so lucky to have Barbara Basler as county sheriff. She is using her influence. Donald R. Jones is

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,Yun 21 fldvicc BERN RYAN-Don't be late in later life. LEONA MADISON-Don't take love too seriously so early in life. NORM STONE-Keep at it, and very soon you will be another Caruso. DON G. JONES-Go West, young man, go West! LOIS JEAN STEELE-Come down out of the clouds. ED WERENZAK-Pull in your muscles when you hit. Girls don't like to be hurt. BARB EYSAMAN-Don't spend all your life behind a switchboard. PAT HARRIGAN--Have fun at Oswego. ALAN SHEDD-With your personality, you should run for President. BOB MARCH-Keep looking as neat out of uniform as you do in it. BILL LONG-Manage well and often. JAMES SULLIVAN-Never forget salesmanship. TONY GRZESCZUK-Get a car so you can get down off the hill more often. DON WAINWRIGHT-You could help Arthur Murray. HANK SMALLENBERGER-Never again will you have to whisper. DOT DAY-Laugh and the world laughs with you. BOB ROBBINS-Wait until after graduation before you travel far. SUE THOMAS-Eat, drink, and be merry. RALPH CRESS--Always keep smiling. HAROLD CUNNINGHAM--Make good use of those dreamy eyes and dark lashes. HAROLD OVERACKER-Stick to Mohawk: it's really a swell place. LORE REINSBERG-Be patient with the patients. DONALD R. JONES--Hollywood may have an Oscar for you. JOAN KAST-For you the three R's-reading, romance and roller skating. JOE BAKER-Never forget all the good art work that you have done. PAT CIRILLO-Come back and give us a ride in Pat's Taxi. HAROLD VAN ZOREN-We haven't known you too long but we would like to know you better. Don't forget us! TO SENIORS KEN BARRINGER-You'll save money if you'll stay away from pin ball machines. CHET JOHNSON-Don't work so hard. We would like to see more of you. TED RANKINS-When you go to state school stay awake so your're teachers won't have to say as Mr. Hubble has this year, Edwin, wake up and sit up in your seat. CARROLL MOOT-Stay as sweet as you are. ANTHONY LAMANNA-Profit by experience. MARLENE METOT-Preserve your sense of humor, it's relaxing. GINGER FRANCISCO-Don't hold so tenaciously to your tonsils. You'll be surprised how little you'll miss them. ANNE MYERS-You'd make a very good reporter: you have a nose for news. PETE BALDWIN-Don't forget to smile often! In any business, smiles unlock more doors than do frowns. JANIS FISCHER-To make friends, be one. TUDY JOHNSTON-Always be the lady that you appear to be. IRV REID--Buy a dictionary and use it to improve your spelling. NICK BARBERIO-A birdie in the camera is worth two in the tree. MARY DALY-Do re me for dough. TOM RATHBUN--Join the Navy and see the world-and that's not all! LILLIAN DAVIS-You should be a great success as a secretary. JIM DALY-More studying lessons and less study' ing girls! DICK REARDON--Don't let people impose on your good nature. LEO HECTUS-Learn the value of banter. KATHY DRURY-Make versiiication worth while. JUNE WILLIAMS-Be ever faithful. TOM PICKARD-4Reach for the stars. JIM WHITE--Smile, darn you, smile! CLARENCE WILLIAMS-Never grow too old to enjoy the funnies. MARIE WHITE-Don't hide your light under a bushel. DORIS EBERLEIN-Limit your interests and activities.