Onarga Township High School - Onarquois Yearbook (Onarga, IL)

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Next I went to the Iroquois River to try out one of Adkins’ Fiber-Glass Barges. After floating a few miles, I waded to shore. And guess what was on the bank! It was a riverside night-club, called “Fish’s Cabin”, owned and operated by LeRoy G. F ishback. Then at last I decided to visit my sister Myra, who is now secretary at the B. H. Nursery in Milford. The B. H. is the largest this side of Moscow. After leaving the office, I ran across the co-owners. Bill Haire and Bob Bailey. They were very busy supervising Danny and Harold’s work. The boys told me that Norvan Henrichs is now head of the clinic for prevention of Hydrophobia in fishworms. Roger called me from New York last night and told me that he was chosen Gates man of the year. Now I must close this letter so that I can get back to my housework and my four children. Say hello to Marshall and your children for me. As ever. Merry

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Senior Prophecy 32 Bootleg Path Hick-n-Kick, Virginia September 12, 1970 Mrs. Marshall Hurt 111 Harvey Road Needles, California Dear Sally, I have just returned from our old homestead in Onarga. Tales of our old classmates provided many ancedotes. On arriving in Onarga, my first stop was the old brain factory. Who should I see first, but John “Cas-sanova” Brown who is now traffic manager at the Onarga Drag Track. Upon entering the school, I ran across our old classmate, Jane Reed. Jane has taken over the job of redecorating the school. Jane said that Ronnie Steiner had joined the Navy to let the world see him. She also told me about Leon Perkinson. He is now a full-fledged general in the Siberian National Guard. Jane mentioned that Carl Smith is now publicity manager for Brigette Bardot. Driving uptown I stopped in at the Onarga Astonisher where Tom Tomlinson is editor-in-chief. Tom was watching the World Series and Jerry Willson had just hit a grand slam home run to win the Series for the Cardinals. On leaving the Astonisher I saw Air Stewardesses. Eileen Bailey and Janet Koon walking down the street. The girls are working for Onarga Transatlantic Airlines. I entered Walter’s Drug Store to purchase a paper. Upon reading it, I learned that Darrel Niswander and his gang had taken over the Chicago Underworld. Wilma told me that Sandi Link is now head stenographer at DelRey Tech. Wilma also mentioned that Pat Scott is now over in Russia trying to teach the fundamentals of bookkeeping to Khrushchev. Driving by Kissee’s Standard Service, I saw Judy Kissee. They say that Kissee’s is the only place you can get your face lifted and your gas tank filled at the same time. While there, Chet Stumpe pulled up in his “flip-top” Cadillac. His trucks were lined two miles deep waiting to get gas. As I left Kissee’s, the odor from Ross Adkins’ Fiber-glass Barge Factory was quite nauseating. I understand he is doing very well. Since I needed gas. I drove out to Chan’s, now Glen’s. Glen Molck has taken over Chan’s position as chief authority on the aspects of life. Glen told me that Denny Wills is now head Bawana on safari in deepest, darkest Africa. As I traveled to LaHogue, I passed the Gerdes Ranchero. I saw Ramona Gerdes, who is now a full-fledged goucho.

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rt I Senior Class Trip Twenty-four members of the Senior class of Onarga High School left at 3:30 o’clock Friday morning on May 29, 1959, for an enjoyable four days at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri We arrived at 11:00 o’clock During our stay at theOzarks, we took a guided tour through Bagnall Dam, a cruise on the “Governor McClurg’’ boat, went horseback riding, swimming, and to weiner roasts in the evenings. Every nite social dances were held at the “Barefoot Club’’ where we met students from other schools. Some of our time was also devoted to speed boat rides, visiting “Dogpatch’’, and attending the water ski pageants. Our group arrived home Tuesday, June 2, at 7: 30 p.m With us we brought back sunburns, souvenirs, clothes, and memories of a wonderful time. Our exhausted sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Poskin, and our group traveled on a Poskin Chartered bus.