New Lisbon High School - Nu Lisannial Yearbook (New Lisbon, IN)

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SFNIUR PRGPHESY Flash! Flash! - General Beeson Visits Hometown That's the way the New York Times and a few thousand other papers over the land read on the morning of April 31, 1955. Prior to his visit to jimtown, General Beef son had received an uproarious welcome in New York City and was presented the keys to the City by Mayor LaGuardia. Among other celebrities to greet him was blond, suave editor of the New York Times Wayne Stringer. These two men are life' long friends and Mr. Stringer, the editor, expressed no little delight in greeting the General of whose exploits he had so long been writing. An interesting coincidence gives a human interest touch to the scene. This group of men, including the General's aides, was to be whisked to the Waldorf and so entered a taxi which the two friends Mr. Stringer and Greneral Beeson, soon discovered was driven by Wilma Fowler, as good a driver as any WAC, quoted the General. Upon their insistence, she abandoned the cab, one of the famous ujimtown Line, for the day and entered into the greatest celebration the city had seen in many a month. Following various speakers, presentations, etc., the group took time off to go see the famous Garnet Room. There they enjoyed tremendously famous and beautiful ballet numbers of Miss Maddix for whom the Garnet Room is named. This gracious dancer, strangely enough, was also a class' mate of the General. Not only that but the pianist and director of the orchestra and also for the melodies of the Garnet Room, was Melba Shafer who has been with Miss Maddix as a close friend for years. It is hardly necessary to say the entire assemf blage realized old friends are the best friends . The General, having a few days to spend, had expressed a desire earlier in the eve' ning to see all his classmates of 1945. It seems as if Lady Luck were in there play ing again. After having such a delightful evening with fellow classmen, General Bee' son was more determined than ever to have his wish granted. Beginning his tour in search of the class of 1945, General Beeson traveled to Wash' ington. Here he found Gladys Chew fol' lowing- in the footsteps of Clare Booth Luce. While talking to her he learned that in her spare time she was a jockey. Glancf ing at his watch the General hastily left since he had only twenty minutes to make the 11:00 west bound train. Laying his paper aside, he noticed how much spring rain had fallen. Soon after' ward the conductor announced that the train would be held over until morning on account of high Waters and that passengers should find rooms for overnight. Walking down the street he suddenly found himself surrounded by small chilf dren admiring his six stars. Looking around for a way to escape this sincere admiration, he recognized their leader as one of his classmates, Mary Lou Faucett, who rushed up to regain control of the children who were from the nursery school. Then she recognized the General as the same Dick Beeson with whom she'd gone to school and she invited him to accompany her while taking the children home. The last stop was at the home of Mrs. john Doe, the former Anna McKillip who was so thrilled with having a sixfstar General in her home that she promptly asked him to stay for dinner by the fireside. During the evening chat the conversation drifted to the Nu Lisamerican Airways, a part of which was located nearby. General Beeson made a few inquiries and decided to board the G. O. A. R. Special which would take him to the new capital of Indif ana, New Lisbon. The plane was 10 min- utes behind schedule taking off because the aviatrix, Annabelle Goar, a former class' mate, had to comb her hair and straighten her makefup. As the plane was taxiing to a full stop, the General inquired as to where he could find Harold Paul. He was assured that Harold could be found out training the high school boys for the coming track meet with the smallftown team from New Cas' tle. Upon finding Harold he learned that the mighty Tigers had taken the state bas- ketball tourney and were hoping to do just as good in track. This is just a brief look into the future. So if you're on hand anytime around April 26, 195 5, you might prepare to celebrate with us.

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CLASS HISTURY On September 5, 1941, nineteen pupils en- rolled in the Freshman Class with Miss Boring as our sponsor. Outstanding events of the year were: the Freshman initiation and the Annual High School Halloween Party. Our Sophomore year opened with fourteen students and a new sponsor, Miss Shroyer. We gave a class party and on March 2 en' tertained the High School with a St. Pat' rick's Party. During junior year we had many new ex' periences. A threefact comedy, Mr. and Mrs. America, was presented on Decemf ber 2. We entertained the Senior Class at thc Miami Hotel in Dayton on March 17. Dick Beeson left our class to enter the army on May 11. Class officers for the Junior year were: Wayne Stringer, presi- dent, Gladys Chew, vicefpresident, and Melba Shafer, secretary and treasurer. Again in 1944 we. took our places in the assembly bearing the name of Dignified Seniors, and with a new class sponsor, Miss Shull. During the summer vacation we lost a member of our class, Ermadean Schock. Due to the paper shortage we put out the school paper, 'llimtown journal once a month and sent copies to the boys in service. Our Senior play, Act Your Age, was presented by the class on April 6. Junior and Senior reception was held on April 13. Baccalaureate Services were held on April 15 and Commencement on April 18. April 20th at last and out of school for good. Motto: 'BIT is BETTER TO WEAR ouT THAN To RUST OUT Colors: BLUE AND GOLD Flawer: ROSE Page Nine

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SENIUR CLASS WIU. We, the members of the class of nineteen hundred forty-five, realizing the tremenf dous bereavement about to be inflicted upf on the faculty and underclassmen by our departure, respectfully dedicate this sacred testament or will, to the aforementioned. I, Garnet Maddix, will my ability to get whispering marks to Charlie Luellen. I, Melba Shafer, will my ability of follow- ing sailors to anybody that can keep from falling down. I, Wilma Fowler, will my place as yell leader to Ruth Davis. I, Wayne Stringer, will my personality plus to Alice Jean Austin. I, Mary Lou Faucett, will my boisterous ways to Helen Snow. I, Harold Paul, will my physique to Joe Bob Blunk. P. S. Take good care of it. I, Gladys Chew, will my ability to get around and make friends to Doris Long. I, Annabelle Goar, will my ability not T0 have wrecks to Herschel Ankrom jr., think' ing he might appreciate it. I, Anna Mae McKillip, will my position as glamor girl of senior high to Doris Bren' neman. . We, the Seniors, leave to the school our cainfraising activities. To the Freshmen we leave our ability to wind teachers around our fingers. To the Sophomores we leave none of our our meanness, because they don't need it. To the juniors we leave our beauty and intelligence. In Testimony Herein, we have in the above words bequeathed and willed our worldly possessions to our worthy heirs this first day of April, 1945. Witnesses: Herschel D. Ankrom June Shull PARTING ADVICE Melba Shafer: Never chase sailors when the streets are slippery. You might fall down like I did. Gladys Chew: To get a man's attention- first, whistle: second, when he comes, roll the car window up. Annabelle Goar: The best way to catch a man is to turn mice loose. QSO I hearj Harold Paul: One way to always have a date is to always have a steady girl friend. Mary Lou Faucett: To make a good im- pression on teachers always be quiet and studious. Wilma: Never take bookkeeping if you want a calm and peaceful senior year. Garnet Maddix: It's not what you dog it's the way that you do it. Anna Mae McKillip: Always be prompt in getting to class. Wayne Stringer: Get on the good side of teachers before attempting to do anything. Page Eleven