Mondovi High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mondovi, WI)

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19 JOSEPH DEETZ Joseph, a true potato-loving Irishman, was bom in Gilmanton on October 31, 1918. He aspires to reach fame by teaching, farming or as a stenographer. His favorite orchestras are, he says, the Minneapolis Sympathy and the New York Philo Harmonic. He believes in stealing when he doesn’t get what he wants. LELAND GIESE Leland, who was bom on March 10, 1918, wishes to become an aviator, mechanic, or musician. The girl he marries must be sensible, beautiful and popular He states, however, that he never wishes to marry. Apparently, he can’t find that kind of girl. However, he has taken a fancy to Mae West. Does she fill those requirements? ROBERT GRIFFITHS A true Methodist Welchman, Bob Griffiths was bom on September 20, 1917 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. A typical son of the ministry. Bob believes that lies, theft, and murder are all justifiable; the latter especially if he “has it in for somebody”. He is very sensible about marriage. He will marry as soon as he can finance it. He also stated that if he got $5000, he’d spend it, but how he wouldn’t tell. RUTH HUEBNER Ruth was bom in Shawno, Wisconsin on July 1, 1917. Her chief interests in life are men, music, and money. She desires to marry a man who is wealthy, brilliant, handsome, and faithful. The little gold-digger! Before she marries, she wishes to become a success as an artist, beauty culturist, or nurse. She believes that lies are justifiable when she “comes in too late some nights.”

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18 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—GLEN MAHER VICE PRESIDENT—RUTH HUEBNER SECRETARY AND TREASURER—RAYMOND D HUSTAD WHO’S WHO IN THE JUNIOR CLASS LEW AMIDON Lew E. Amidon was bom on December 1, 1916 in Dover. He is now 5’9” tall and weighs 158 pounds. He desires to be an aviator, mechanic, or teacher. (We advise either of the First two). His chief interest in life is to become a success, and if he received $5000, he’d “hang onto it” He is especially fond of Rubinoff and Cantor. ELEANOR BARDILL Eleanor was bom in Mondovi on July 28, 1916. She enjoys outdoor sports, studies biology and dreams of living on a little farm in the country. PEGGY CHURCH Peggy was bom on February 2, 1918 in Mondovi. She desires to be a teacher, a nurse or a lady of leisure. She wishes to marry a man who is wealthy, handsome, and agreeable. She is fond of sweet peas, “Pettin’ in the Park”and“Rock of Ages”. She also favors “True Story” and Democrats. SHERMAN COOK Sherman “Sherm” Cook, a yankee, was bom on October 18, 1917. His greatest ambitions are to be a good farmer and to have a little money. The person he marries must have beauty, wisdom, and MONEY! Mr. and Mrs. Dodge are Sherman’s hero and heroine, respectively. He also idolizes pancakes and sausage.

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20 RAYMOND HUSTAD Raymond was bom on August 28, 1916. His chief interest in life is to become 100 years old. He says that the best way to do this is to remain single and eat Duck Soup. His favorite song is “Headin’ for the last Round-up”, and his favorite flower is the lily. (A lily in his hand and Mae West in his heart.) NORRIS JOHNSON Norris “Norsky” Johnson was bom on March 21, 1916. He aspires to fame as a farmer. He desires wisdom and favors the poetry of Robert Frost. He is a faithful Republican and would spend $5000 if he had it. Being a farmer, he naturally favors summer. His favorite holiday is Christmas. RAY JOHNSTON Ray was bom in Mondovi on May 16, 1916. He is a son of the earth as he plans “to farm and make a go of it.” He wishes to marry a good cook who is easy-going and pretty. A very safe choice. He wishes to have wealth, fame and wisdom. VERLE KINS Verle was bom January 15, 191 His greatest ambitions are to be successful and to be wise. The girl he marries must be beautiful, brilliant, sympathetic, and loveable, and he wishes to marry her as soon as he is prepared—whatever that means. JOHN KREHER John was bom in Mondovi on August 17, 1917. He is a tall, lanky Republican who collects stamps, builds ship models, plays with electricity, reads Ludwig and “Little Orphan Annie”, admires Will Rogers and Elissa Landi, and idolizes George Washington. He is always extremely busy with extra-curricular activities.