Muncie Central High School - Magician Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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SENIOR MAGAZINE 19 3 3 CLASS PROPHECY By Dorothy Wi mb and Paui. Roeslf.r j OT long ago I received an urgent request from a popular magazine to write a story about my trip, which was made in thirty days. I enjoyed this trip in the summer of 1950, and during my sojourn I met every member of the senior class of 1933. Early on the morning of June 10, I hurried to the Grand Central Depot to get my ticket. At the window I asked for a ticket to New York. Just as I was leaving, I recognized one of my classmates of 33. It was Dick Underwood, the ticket agent. The porter picked up my bags, and I followed him to my compartment. When I was handing him a tip, I was surprised to sec that he was Freddie Parnell. Picking up a copy of Popular Science, I began to read about a new invention by Donald Allison. How well I remembered how he had labored over algebra problems. I had finished reading the article when there was a knock on the door. It was Freddie and another of my classmates, Cleo Jenkins. She was working in the dining car. The waiter announced dinner — and did I rush! Because the diner was full, I had to sit at a table with three others. One of the women was telling of a cold wave that she remembered in Muncie in 1932. I realized she was Pauline Bott; the others were George Humficld and Patricia Schrink. Pauline said she was going to Quebec to do a painting for a rich Canadian. George said he was a bachelor and head of The Lose-Two-Pounds-a-Day Co. Patricia was his private secretary. Old New York was certainly growing. I was there only an hour, but I managed to sec Walter Jones, a distinguished lawyer, and Marguerite Williams, known to her audiences as Mell Levinski, renowned opera singer. While I was walking on the deck of the boat, before dinner, I happened to meet another classmate, Robert Cox. He told me he was a stockbroker on Wall Street and was going to Europe on business. He took me to see the captain of the boat, Charles Crawford. Charles offered to have his first mate show me about the ship and called Barbara Marquclle. When he saw my surprised look, he hastily explained that most of his officers were women. James Draper waited on the dinner tables that evening. He took me into the kitchen to meet the chef, who was Lewis Hollis. When I inquired how he was, he said that he was likely to become seasick if the ocean became rough. As I had a bad headache when I landed in Ireland, I sought a doctor. When I entered the office, I had to awaken the office girl to find out about the doctor. I recognized her as Helen Armstrong. She told me Doctor Neil Doughty would return soon; since I was in a hurry, she gave me some medicine. On the street I was almost run over by a taxi-driver, Robert Heath. I swallowed my rage and hired him to drive me to an airport, from which I was to fly to Cardiff. The manager told me he was using only women pilots. With my heart in my mouth I managed to get into the airplane and was immediately encouraged by the pilot. Marguerite Lacy. Two other passengers were Robert Casey and Janet Holmes. As they were talking about the weather, I didn’t bother them. When we arrived in Cardiff, I recognized the mechanic as Rex McDowell. I inquired the location of the best show in Cardiff, and the usher who took me to my seat was Robert Fludson. The first act was by a magician, but it was not until he bowed at the end of his performance that I saw he was George Mansfield. I didn’t remain long in the theater, however, as my train was leaving for Birmingham. I managed to catch the train as it was pulling out of the station. The porter who helped me on was Clem Finley. He was singing a song. Sitting on the back platform was Betty Ludington; she explained that she was going to London to visit Ruth Lcwellyn, who was engaged to the Prince of Wales. As 1 passed along into the coach, I stumbled over Donal Kcever picking up magazines that were scattered on the floor. He was the conductor. Yctivc Heller and Dan King were sitting in the front of the coach. Dan said he had written a play and was taking it to London for production. Yetive was to be the leading lady. Yctive’s maid appeared; I recognized her as Dorothy Burgauer. I asked Dan if he had more of our classmates in his play. He said Fred Keppler was to be leading man and Dorothy Webb the publicity agent. Page thirty We had to change trains at Birmingham. I started down one of the streets and saw Kenneth Dudley, who told me that he and Milford Artrip owned a printing shop. Dorothy Turner was their stenographer. Hurrying back to the station. I was ready to get on my train when I saw Joe Hottingcr arguing with Eugene Curtis about the election in the United States. I jumped on the train and was almost knocked down by Willard Duffy. As I passed from one coach to another, I met Marthaellyn Fitch talking with F.lnora George. They were in the hair-dressing business and were trying to settle the profits. When I reached the smoker, I met Paul Brown who said he was a doctor and was going to a convention in London. He said that Yomada McCrocklin was going to give a talk at the convention. When I reached London, I went to a hotel and the girl at the desk was Lovina Fallis. After trying half the night to get the telephone girl, Jean Banta, to get a boy to come up and tell the person next door to stop playing the piccolo, I went to tell him myself. It was Jack Frick. The next day I set sail for Spain. I had not been aboard long before I found that the boat was managed by women. The captain was Helen Kuhnhcim, a hard-boiled sailor, and her first mate was Rosemary Kcesling. When we reached Spain, I immediately started for Madrid to see a bullfight. I rushed from the restaurant to the arena and was in time to sec Robert Hurst throw the last bull. After the bullfight I went to the depot to catch my train but was informed that it would not leave for an hour. I went into a department store and ran into the floor-walker, Wayne Duke. As I came into the store, Wayne was giving a girl a good bawling out because she wasn’t singing (this was at the music counter). The girl looked up, and I recognized Eloise Hutchings. Leaving the store, I glanced up, and ten stories above I saw a window washer at work. I could see at that distance that it was Robert Kirby. As I started across the street, I heard a policeman’s whistle and, looking up, I saw Harry Nichols writing a ticket for a reckless driver. Before going back to the depot, I decided to ride on a sight-seeing bus. I heard someone announcing the important buildings and land marks; I recognized him as John Hoover. I boarded the train and settled down in one of the coaches. I heard Hcrsihcl Eastman coming through the train, shouting, Peanuts, pop corn, and jelly beans, folks! Someone came in and sat down beside me. It was Robert Cartwright. When I asked him what he was doing, he replied that he was in partnership with John Burton. They had large vineyards in France and were very wealthy. Arriving in Marseilles, I decided to get a hair-cut. Going into the barber shop, I saw that Robert Crist was the proprietor. In the same shop I saw Margaret Marsh, Betty McGuff, and Helen Hitchcock, barbers, and Donald Heistand, who was shining shoes. From the barber shop I hurried to the depot and caught a train for Paris. On this train I met Ralph Hcrde. who was a porter. While I was talking with him, he called in Loisann Jenkins, who was working in the diner. After Ralph left, I strolled into the smoker and met Robert Covert. He explained that he owned a real estate business in Paris. I walked back to the observation coach where I ran into Garnet Bigelow and Mary Jane Croft. Garnet was a newspaper reporter; Mary Jane said that she was looking for Van Ffossom, who was a well-known lawyer in Paris. When wc arrived in Paris, the first person I saw was Robert Banc. He was selling vegetables and fruits from a pushcart. Robert said that Kenneth Atkinson was head janitor in one of the large hotels. Just as I left Robert, I heard an airplane. Before I could look up, I heard it crash into a nearby building. I hurried to the wreck. As I came up, I saw the manager of the store talking with the aviator. The manager was Chester Clingcr. He was waving his hands at Page Lewis, the aviator. Page grinned and came over; I saw a policeman hiding behind a corner of a building. I started to talk to Page, and suddenly I knew that the policeman was John Lewcllyn. I left Page and Chester and went to a hotel. As I entered, I was surprised to see Robert Clark at the desk register. He called a bell-hop to take my bags to my room, and Betty Mann answered. I hardly

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SENIOR MAGAZINE — 1933 20. Girls’ Service Club entertains with party for new sophomores. 24. Honor Society holds initiation. Everyone changes cars for second semester. FEBRUARY 10. Seniors choose blue and silver as 1933 class colors. Dramatic Club gives Exhibit 'A'.” 12. Reverend Edgar Cyr gives talk at Lincoln chapel. 16. Seniors put over annual style show before admiring audience of mothers and classmates. 18. Central loses versatile senior, Peggy Shellcr. 22. Girls’ Pep Club holds Hatchet Hop”; baked beans are served as main course. 23. Senior girls select white semi-sports dresses for Commencement. 27. Dr. Bromley Oxnam speaks at junior-senior chapel. MARCH 3-4. Bearcats roll through Sectional with Purple and White banners flying high. 7. Band uniform fund benefits by Midget-Hartford City basketball game. 11. Bearcat Legions, with Thoman taste in their mouths, trim Newcastle Trojans and rout Richmond. On to the State. 15. Teachers issue grades for first six weeks of second semester. We find A’s” more elusive than the proverbial hen’s teeth. 16. Central’s sophomores stage chapel program. 17. Bearcats rise to glorious victory over Franklin on first day of state tournament. 18. Napoleon - Waterloo - Muncie - North Side. Congratulations, Martinsville. 20-25. Spring vacation brings snow storms. 31. Newswriting class publishes April Fool Munsonian. APRIL 1. Juniors entertain with pay dance. 13. Seniors entertain mothers at annual tea. 21. Seniors make their bow before spotlights. Hey! Hey! Hollywood, here we come! 27. Aspiring followers of the footlights” present themselves for entrance into Dramatic Club. MAY 12. Junior Prom. 23. Honor Society holds banquet. 26. Seniors dance. JUNE 2. Seniors entertain with class day program. 4. Graduates go to Baccalaureate services. 5. Vergil Club holds annual banquet followed by Roman wedding. 6. Seniors enjoy picnic. 7. Annual banquet climaxes senior festivities. 8. Seniors finish with Commencement at Field House. Page twenty-nine

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SENIOR MAGAZINE 19 3 3 recognized her because of the gum she was chewing. She said that she was glad to receive tips. After a few days in Paris I decided to go to Switzerland. While I was going through the depot, I heard a familiar voice. I approached the train-caller and saw that he was George Bowman. When I asked how he liked his job, he told me that the only thing wrong was that his feet were too tired. As I turned to leave, I noticed Robert Holaday unloading paper from a truck. Robert explained that he was the owner of the Holaday Trucking Company. I boarded the train and was soon off for Zurich, Switzerland. When I stepped from the train, I ran into Harriet Brazier. Harriet told me she was a radio star and that her manager was Marybetie Hopping. I saw Lawrence Leach winding a clock on the Capitol building; I learned from a bystander that Lawrence was the greatest clock repairer in Zurich. As I started across the street, I was struck by an automobile. My head cleared a little, and I noticed that the driver was Marcella Ertcl. She told me that she was working in the cheese factory. The nurse who took care of me was Lleanor Babcock, and the doctor who examined me was Melvin Krug. My injuries were slight, and I was soon on my way. When 1 passed an art shop, I noticed Orval Flowers painting the Milky Way. In another corner I saw Wiiliam Houk sweeping. After stopping to talk a few minutes with Orval and William, I went to my hotel. Before retiring that night. I learned the location of the best place for skating, and 1 started there early the next morning. Before I reached my destination, I heard voices coming from that direction. As I drew nearer. I saw Lucille Campbell and Oliver Lut-ton. As I came up, Oliver snapped a picture of Lucille, a great French actress. Oliver was working for the Rubber and Tin Cigarette Company. Soon other people began to come to the mountain to skate. One of the first was Donna Lee May, an American tourist. The girl skating champion appeared, and to my surprise she was Marcella Frazier. The best scene of the morning was Eleanor Chapman shooting down the slide. On my way back to town I ran across Ora Koons digging a ditch. He told me that he had been there ever since he was graduated from Central High School. I asked him where Lewis Cosart was, and he told me that Lewis was in Zurich trying to repair a leak in a pipe at one of the stores. The next day I decided to go skating again, and I saw that I would not be alone, for sitting in the middle of the ice was James Love. When I asked him what he was doing, he calmly replied, I’m trying to pull Marjorie Carey out.” Wc managed to rescue her and took her to a nearby house, which belonged to Wauneita Dyer. I found that James was driving a garbage wagon for the citizens of Zurich. He told me that Marjor'e owned a large department store in Zurich and that Wauneita was the wife of the mayor. That afternoon I left Switzerland for Berlin, Germany. Arriving in Berlin at midnight. I aroused the station agent, Charles McDowell, to ask the location of the best hotel. He told me to go to Lester Barlow’s hotel. The next day I went into a store: behind the toy counter was Max Boyd. I met Helen Huffman, who tried to sell me cosmetics, and I came across Helen Manor, who said that she was selling canaries at a b rd store down the street. I met ayne Dick, who told me he was the store detective. I caught the Hamburg Fixpress and went to the control room. The pilot was Charles Conway. Readjusting my glasses, I saw Clyde C.alli-coat. He was the inspector. I strolled through the train and came across Virginia Hubbard, who told me that she was trying to obtain material for a novel. Arriving in Hamburg, I went to a cafe. While 1 was eating, I noticed that the orchestra leader was Karl Monks; in the first act, Geraldine Evans and Monroe Horn were doing the Tango. Sarah Jane Bcoddv came out to sing. Sitting at a table across from me was Rhea LaMotte, and I found that she was teaching physical education. Leaving Hamburg early the next morning, I took a boat for Denmark and landed in Copenhagen. As I started off the boat. I saw a sailor whittling a stick, and I recognized him as V endell Black. In Copenhagen 1 met Lucille Lamb. She said that she was an inventor and had invented an unbreakable glass. As the annual football game between Norway and Sweden was to be played that afternoon at Christinia, I hired an airplane to take me there. I hurried to the game, and I was surprised to see that the ticket seller was Gladys Hibdon. I learned from her that the coach of the Swedish team was Walter McCreerv and that the assistant coach of the Norwegian team was Marion Hudson. The person beside me in the grandstand was Mildred Baker. Mildred told me that she was in the real estate business. After the game I met Edgar Early, who told me that he was a secret service man. Going down to Bergen, Norway, I met Jean Keesling, who was plowing a field on her farm. She said that Ruth Barr was digging earth worms to sell to the fishermen along the coast. In Bergen I learned that Paul Carpenter owned a fishing fleet in the North Sea and that George Hirons was inventing something for Paul and his fleet to make fishing easier. I found Ira Flick in a restaurant; he told me that he was the village post-master and that Robert Brewington was thinking seriously of going back to Muncie to post at Central. As I was getting into my airplane, bound for Helsingfors, Finland, I noticed that the pilot was Ted Cope. Arriving there. I made up my mind to stay a day in Helsingfors, and as I was passing a five-and-ten-ccnt store, I heard someone singing. 1 found F'lcanor Miller singing some of the latest songs, with Bernice Baker at the piano. I hey said Paul Elliot was chief of police in Helsingfors and that Orville McDowell had invented a lumber-saving machine to chop trees and saw planks. I found that Byron Cochrane was the only lumber-jack still using horses. From Helsingfors I went to Pctrograd. In one of the hotels I found the chef was Lester Miller. I learned from Lester that Glen Benson was teaching toe-dancing and that Eugene Jones was an instructor in the College of Agriculture in Petrograd. Going into the theater, I saw in the newsreel that Mary Avery owned a prize pig, which was called Purple Boy. I decided to take a walk in the country, and about five miles from town, I saw that a house was being built. I noticed that the carpenter was Elmer Case; but Billie Benham, the person who owned it. was giving Elmer too many orders at the same time. I learned from Billie that X ilnu Campbell was working in the Russian Secret Service. I met John Jcnncns. who owned a candy shop in the city. He said that Iris Mann was teaching girls of Petrograd to play basketball and that Pauline Dye had made a new world’s record for women in altitude flying. The next morning I left Petrograd and arrived in Moscow. I met John Collins, who told me he was buying farm implements for the government. I heard that Elizabeth Hill had invented a machine that would keep flies out of a house. I decided to go through the paper mill. The secretary, who showed me to the manager, was Virginia Money. The manager was Glynn Forkncr, who told me that Martha Hoechst was teaching at the college in Vienna. He said that Donald Johnson was the chief engineer on a bridge that was being built. As I left the paper mill, I ran into Martha Danner. Martha told me that she and Lois Campbell were the ’’Sisters of the Skillet” over the Moscow' station. Martha said that Robert Floyd was trying to become the Lowell Thomas of Russia. From Russia I took an airplane to Genoa, Italy, where I met Helen Edwards. Helen told me that she was the best stenographer in the world. She claimed that she could type faster with fewer mistakes than any other stenographer in the world. I discovered that Charlene Marker owned a chain of plumbing shops in Genoa and Venice. In an art shop I met Aileen Barnet, who showed me some of her paintings. I had always wanted to see Venice, and in one of the gondolas I recognized Vernon Madill. He told me that business was bad. In one of the little shops by the watery streets I found that Martha Barth and Grace Ludington had started a pet shop. Next to this shop was one owned by Leona Beall. From Venice I went to Rome. I found that Grace Clark was teaching Latin and that Irene Freymark was the best swimmer in the city. So that the children of Rome would get to school on time, Virginialee Bcuoy had opened a watch and clock shop. Irene Jones put Rome on the map when she invented her famous rubber beds and slat mattresses. Gwendolyn DeWitt had invented an Italian noiseless typewriter that was making typing a habit. From Rome I went to Morocco so that I could cross the great Sa-harra. The only interesting event was that a band of Arabs, led by Francis Gamble, attacked us, but wc managed to scare them away. At sundown of the third day on the desert, I came upon Willard Kasson, Rowcna Mays, and Wilma Burton singing in the middle of the desert. I reached a cafe in Leopoldville, Belgian Congo, where Alice Bradburn told stories to amuse the guests. Virginia Lamb and Clara Belle Martin danced to the beat of tom toms. When I ordered something to eat, Delores Brown waited on me. Richard Cory, Claude Cook, and Walter Davis, dressed like natives, did an Egyptian dance. Leaving the cafe Page thirty-one