Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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The OLD OKOMIS 1932 Senior Class Prophecy CRASH ! A cloud of blackness shuts me out from the world. 1 hear voices, I see light. Shall I open my eyes or not ? I do. The light is very bright, but 1 recognize the face bending over me. It is Frank Kettelkamp. In answer to my queries I receive the information that Frank has become a leading physician of the day. Following the wreck of my Ford 1 had remained in an unconscious condition, but Frank, after many years of research, had finally succeeded in bringing me back to consciousness by a very delicate operation yet unknown to the world of surgery. I raised myself very slowly and surveyed the scene which met my gaze. I looked into the faces of many of the people in the room, and many i recognized. There was Paul Brunkhorst, also an acting surgeon. On closer scrutiny I recognized the two nurses as Margaret Vernetti and Barbara Ilarvatich. 1 regained strength rapidly and was soon able to go out and become used to this new world before me. 1 was met at the door by John Verceilotti and Dale Dilley, star reporters for the Tribune and the Sun. 1 moved on, discovering at every turn some old classmate. All of them had found a life work. Margaret Bates and Mildred Ekkers had both succeeded in starring in Ziegfeld’s new production, Modern Follies. Priscilla Bates was still residing in Nokomis. Belford Bauman had taken over a farm and was doing exceptionally well. Robert Bowes had taken up secretarial work. Marguerite Brakenhoff had married a nice country boy and was still living northwest of Nokomis. Eloise Brockman had become a very capable stenographer. Harry Carroll was still looking for a girl. Wilber Carroll had become coach at Westfield High School. Mildred Cassidy had become the new president of the nation-wide Women’s Temperance Organization. Mario Costa had become a contender for the heavyweight championship of the world. I found Melvin Dalhaus pitching for the Cubs. I went to a circus and there 1 found John Davito a strong man, lifting enormous weights. Elizabeth Duddv had organized a world-renowned women’s orchestra, of which she was the saxophonist. William Engelman and Steven Forgacs were retired bachelors. Beulah Ernst bad married Raleigh Battles and was living happily. George Furimsky was social secretary for Martin Kniker, who had entered politics. Genevieve Gleich had become an enthusiastic member of the Nokomis Women’s Art Club. Gilbert Graden had attained immense proportions. Esther Greife had settled down and had become an authoress. Nellie Grimes was still very quiet. George Grote had finally traded bis Chevrolet for an automobile. Winifred Hand’s voice was steadily growing weaker. Mildred Harms and Lila Underwood had both attained a great amount of success in the Metropolitan Opera. Doris Hines had become instructor in the Nokomis School of Cookery. 1 found Frank Houck experimenting on a new type of soybean. - 22

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I, Lloyd Hubbard, leave my ability to study in the library to Clifford G lasgow. I, Donald 11 usman, leave my books on “How to Keep From Blushing” to Vernon Buescher. We, John and Joe Jachino, leave our famous name in the memory of our schoolmates. I, Hugh Keller, leave my mischievous eyes to my brother Charles. I, Aerio Lucchi, leave my love for English to any one of next year’s Seniors. I, Elsie Mehochko. leave my position on the B. B. team to my sister, Anna. I, Lavonne Meinzer, leave my love for everybody to Margaret Hauser. I, Fred Pannwitt, leave the hair that has been pulled out of my head during this year to Mr. Stumm, for a wig. T, Doris Kettelkamp, leave my happy disposition to Jerry Klimm. 1, David Kessinger, leave my ability to tell hair-raising stories to .Mr. Stumm to Everett Lewey. I, Martin Kniker, leave the plavthings I have in American History to Mr. Hulet. I, Engelbert Papst, leave my position on the B. B. team to Pete Jachino II. We, Rose Papst and Margaret Vernetti, leave our long locks to Mary Obregar. I, Dwight Read, leave my ability to argue, to Charles Hinkle. We, Velma Tuetken and Wilma Redeker, leave our German II. notes to next year’s German II. class. I, Albert Roberts, leave my good-natured disposition to George Bertolino. We, Mary Rolinaitis and Helen Ruppert, leave our cosmetics to our Little Sisters. T, Merle Sloat, leave my wisdom to Lucille Hard. I, George Spengel, leave my ability to wise-crack, to Carl Wright. I, Anna Suslje, leave my smiles to Anna Modak. I. John L. Suslje, leave my oratorical ability to anyone who can talk and keep from laughing. We, John Suslje and Matt Suslje, leave nothing to nobody. I, Kenneth Travis, leave my hair-curlers to Earl Moos. I, John Varda, leave my ability to play football to Michael Kramar. I, Alvan Wattjes, leave my grin to anybody who can grin as I can. T, Guy Wharton, leave my school books to Andy McQuiston. 1, Merle Wolters, leave my “taxi at to Floyd Bauer. I, Mary Louise Woolston, leave my giggles to Vera Christian. I, Lottie Wvld, leave my hair-curling fluid to Dorothy Wieneke. I, Stephen Yates, leave my gentle laughter to Harold Taylor. Attorney: Helen Ruppert. Wit nesses: Miss Yackle, Mr. Stumm. Students on Honor Roll fifteen consecutive cpiarters: Esther Greife Merle Wolters Fred Pannwitt Lila Underwood Helen Ruppert -421 -

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Lloyd Ilubbard had finally succeeded in opening up an air route from America to Asia via the North Pole. Joe Jachino and John Jachino were still explaining their family relations. Joe Karmazinas was playing professional football after having made good in the sport in college. David Kessinger had realized bis life’s ambition and was playing shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. Hugh Keller was driving a new Silver Streak 24 of his own design in the annual Indianapolis speed classic. Doris Kettelkamp had attained a degree of fame through her ardent work as a matron at the Smith’s Orphanage. After many years of research, Aerio Luechi had found out that there were only 21 dagger wounds in Caesar instead of the 22 quoted in most historical books. Elsie Mehochko had become the World’s Champion Typist. Lavonne Meinzer was playing heavy dramatic parts on the stage. Fred Pannwitt had become Professor of Foreign Languages in the l.'niver-sity of Illinois. Engelbert Papst was preparing to retire from an active career of baseball. Hose Papst was taking care of her brother’s money for him. Dwight Read had settled down to a quiet life after his exciting youth. Wilma Redeker had achieved quite a name for herself by the unfailing services she had rendered in different welfare societies of Nokomis. Albert Roberts had followed a life of sports and had had the honor of attending the Olympics as an all-around athlete. Demure Meditations was Helen Ruppert’s newest book and was well worth one’s time. Mary Rolinaitis had starred in two Broadway bits and was preparing to make her debut in the movies. Merle Sloat had taken up negro impersonations and had achieved success. George Spengel had become A1 Roberts’ manager and was showing the same efficiency he showed at N.T.H.S. Anna, John, John L., and Matt Suslje had all joined an organization of Susljes exclusively for Susljes. Ludwig Tokoly had finally quit growing. Velma Tuetken had found a way by which everyone could have dimples. The most popular jazz orchestra of the day was directed by Elio Tosetti. John and Tony Varda had formed a partnership and one was managing the other. They were hoping to enter the Olympics, which were to be held in Norway. Alvan Wattjes had invented a new Ford which would start in cold weather. Guy Wharton was following in the footsteps of his ideal, Jim Bottomley. Merle Wolters was running a model farm. Lottie Wyld had become editor of the new magazine, The Ladies’ Literary Hour, which was becoming very popular. Stephen Yates had become business manager of the New York Times. Mary Louise Woolston had become head of the local Women’s Organization to Help the Unemployed. Kenneth Travis was making a living posing for magazine covers. Brrrrrrrrrrrr “There goes that darned alarm. Well, it was a great dream anyway!”—(on.) -f{23)