New Salisbury High School - Tiger Yearbook (New Salisbury, IN)

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f Q iii 'I K? I finished my home work, put my books away and tip-toed into the nursery to look at little Jimmy Brown, with whom I was baby sitting. He was fast asleep and with my home work finished I had two hours with nothing to do but wait till the Browns returned. I walked back to the living room, sat down, and picked up a magazine. The clock chimed and as I looked at my watch it was only 9:30. It had been snowing when I came in but now it had stopped and the house was cozy and warm. As I turned the pages of the magazine, the pictures reminded me of the Senior Class of 1952, and the prospects of their future. I felt myself getting drowsey. Far off, I could hear the crackle of the flames in the fire place, the whistling of the wind, and the soft tick of the clock. Before I realized it, I found myself standing on the steps of the town hall of New Salisbury. My, but the town had grown since I was here last! An inner force directed me inside and before me was the door to the mayor's office: I open- ed the door and to my great surprise, I found Jerry Montgomery as mayor. After conversing for a while, I asked Jerry about the Senior Class of 52, and to my surprise I learned that many of them lived right here in New Salisbury. Bob Deaton was the owner of New Salisbury's one and only airport, and his most re- liable pilots were Eugene Arbuckle and Bob Smith. Bob and Eugene received their Atraining in the Air Force. ' Crystal Colin, now Mrs. Buddy Bosler, lives here too. Three of her children attend the New Central School Corporation where Keith Gettelfinger is principal. Keith also owns a large dairy farm about 2 miles from Ramsey, Indiana. Janice Vaughn and her husband own a drive-in restauranizin New Salisbury. And while Jan1ce's children are in school, she works part time, in the First National Bank and Trust Company of New Salisbury. I left New Salisbury and took a plane to Louisville, Kentucky and much to my surprise I found Gerald Troncin working in the weather bureau at the'airport. He told me about Isabelle Davis and Elnora Polen who entered the medical profession, and he took me to Davis Hospital, founded by Isabelle. Isabelle was on leave of absence attending a medical convention in Paris, France. She had an idea that through research we could have a microscopic view of mental intellects. Although Isabelle wasn'tQhere, we talked to Elnora who was Superior Nurse in charge during Isabelle's absence. Elnora invited us to go with her to the New Henry Clay Hotel where Ray Yenawinetand his famous Mid-Western Band' were appearing, Appearing as soloist with Ray was none other than Paul Burnett. Paul's singing teacher was Martha Sue Sappenfield who now teaches music and physical education at the Central School Corporation. She is married now and living at Ramsey with her husband and small son Gordon. Before leaving Louisville, we went by Robert Erb's chewing gum factory. Bob revolutionized the chewing gum industry by introducing a new flavor called tuna frutt1 . While in Louisville, Ihought a copy of Dorothy Gehrlg's newest novel nTomorrow is Forever . Dorothy became quite famous as an .outstanding author 8-ftel' high-8011001 and this was her 23rd novel. Tomorrow is Forever is dedicated to her twin daugh- ters, Carolyn and Evelyn.

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I 4, 9 'N T x-vm, . - N 4 -dp R, Q A ' uh 1 V . ullr. N.. ll' FAQ n J 4 l ' ,ff ,, f' ' ' I 7 . In September, 1940, 351ittle beginners made their way up the stairs to the primary room for their first day of school. They were: Ruth Askern, Howard, Brewer, David Askern, Helen Bigler,PaulBurnett, Helen Conrad, WillaMayCrosby, Audry Carr, Billy Dukes, David Davis, Isabelle Davis, Marie Eskew, Ruth Funk, Patsy Fisher, Franklin Helton, Doris Harrison, Samuel Long, Fannie Long, Tommy Long, Jerry Montgomery, Jo Ann Martin, Mary Nash, Freda Nash, Elnora Polen, Laura Jean Perkins, MarthaSueSappenfield, Opal Stevens, Paul Summers, Delores Stevens, Jack.Hale,Kenneth Walls,WayneWoertz, Charles White,CarlKinser, James Arnold. X During the next eight years we had several additions and subtractions from our class but we started our Freshman year with 28. They were: Frances Adam, Marilyn Barnickle, Helen Bigler, George Boheim Bir, Paul Burnett, Jesse Byerly, Wayne Conrad, Billy Crayden, Wi1laMayCrosby, Isabelle Davis, Tommy Dodge, Mary Higdon, Ernest Elwanger, Jo Ann Martin, Jerry Montgomery, Freda May Nash, Patsy Fisher, Ruth Funk, Dorothy Gehrig, Keith Gettelfinger, Paul Smith, Elnora Polen, MarthaSueSappenfield,AlmusSmith, Lloyd Smith,OpalRae Stevens,GereldTroncin, Glenn Ray Yeanwine. Wayne Conrad quit during thesummer and Ruth Funk preferred married life to that of a school girl. In the Sophomore year we lost several of our members: Freda Nash, Jesse Byerly, Billy Crayden, Tommy Dodge, and Almus Smith. In the Junior year, we gained 8 new members from Depauw they were: Eugene Arbuckle, Jim Arnold,BobDeaton, Bob Erb, Bob Smith, Janice Vaughn, and Darrell Whitman. FromCrestwood, Ky., we gained Hugh Totten. Before school ended, Melvin Hansel dropped out. Q At the beginning of the Senior year, Crystal Colin Yrom New Albany, joined our class, but Marilyn Barnickle and Helen Bigler Hainbolt decided other fields were more inviting. This left the present 28 members of the class of 1952. CLASS MOTTO ---- HKnow Thyselfu CLASS COLORS ---- Red and White CLASS FLOWER ------- --Red Rose

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I left Louisville feeling wonderful after seeing so many of my old class mates, and took a plane to New York. At La Guardia Field, I bought a New York newspaper and to my surprise, I found an advertisement of Jo Ann Martinfs hat shop. Jo Ann always did have a creative ability, so after graduation, she be- gan designing hats and eventually set up her own business. I went to see Jo Ann and she told me about Willa May Crosby who worked her way up the ladder of sing- ing success. Willa May had a New York T-V show and starting with her was Gary Crosby, Bing's oldest son. Ernest Elwanger also made his fortune in New York. He was manager of Sherman Billingsly's Stork Club, one of New York's swankiest night clubs. While in New York I went to the Stork Club. I found Hugh Totten as the feature attract- ion of the floor show. After graduation, Hugh sent for a book called, HHow to Become a Ventriloquistu so he began his career with his pal Herman, and took Edgar Bergnam's place in all the movies. While in New York, I attended a style show of the latest Paris fashions and found Mary Higdon as one of the models. After the show, I went back stage and I asked her if she knew where any of our other class mates were, and she told me Frances Adam was working as a dress designer in Hollywood, for Cell Chapman. I left New York after saying good-by to my friends and took a train for Hollywood. While on the train, I was very much surprised to find Lloyd Smith as conductor. Lloyd was living in Toledo, Ohio with his wife and four children. His wife is a teacher of Sociology, in a near by High School. The train stopped at Sage-brush Junction, Oklahoma to let off five New York socialites who were going to a dude ranch. As the train pulled into the station, I noticed an elaborately dressed cowboy standing by a station wagon with the name HFlying S Ranchu on the side. As he turned around, it was Paul Smith. I couldn't miss the opportunity to talk over old times, so I got off the train, deciding that I could catch the next western bound train. I went to Paul's ranch with his other guests and met his lovely wife and daughter. Darrel Whitman was also at Paul's ranch. He was Paul's foreman but he spent most of this time teaching New York debutantes how to ride. I left Sage-brush Junction on the next train for Reno, Nevada. Paul told me about Boheim Bir who became a famous lawyer in divorce cases. Boheim had just won freedom for Margaret O'Brein in her 5th divorce suit. Another class mate, Jim Arnold lived in Reno too with his recent bride. Jim, was owner of TRUMAN DOWNS, a famous race track. I left Reno, and by train, I traveled to Hollywood. In the down town business section I saw a used car lot and an elaboratecar renting business, I decided I'd like to rent a car and tour Hollywood so I went into the office and was met by an efficient secretary who was busy typing. When she looked up at me, I recognized Opal Stevens, now Mrs. Don Haas. She and Don had a very successful business and a lovely home. I asked Opal if I could rent a car and she picked out one of her very best models, a light blue Buick. I drove the car through the down-town business section and an inner f0rce Seemed to be guiding ne. for I had never been in Hollywood before and yet I felt as though I had been here many times. Before long I found myself on a winding highway with a lot of beauti-