Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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DOROTHY A. PURDY “ Dottie 131 S. Irving St. Ridgewood, N. J. “She's here-1 heard her giggle. Likes-Books, Africa, photography, spiders, “Joe. Riding Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2; Social Service Club 1,2; Athletic Club 2; Harvester 2, Editor 2; Wise Acres 2, Photographer 2. RUTH RAMER “Ruthie” Route 1, Box 33 Emmaus, Pa. “Good fortune goes with those earnest in purpose.” Likes - Riding, reading, animals, traveling. Riding Club 1; Social Service Club 1,2; Vice President of Class 2; Wise Acres 2; Music Club 2, Secretary 2. A serious member of the class until you once get her to smile. Likes all animals, especially cats. Ruthie looks to Penn State for regular letters. Lorraine's constant companion. Known for her expression, “Oh, my lands I” Usually found in her room, studying. Extremely interested in Organic Farming. Gay, happy Dottie is always full of pep, vim, vitality and witty sayings. You are either laughing with her or at her. This future entomologist can usually be found hunting for bugs or watching the antics of “Rusty (spider) and “Agatha (preying mantis). Pet saying, “What’s your maladjustment? 13

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EFFA LORRAINE MARKER “Lorraine Route 3 Winchester, Va. “It’s a friendly heart that has many friends. Likes - Bill, Flori., looking at house plans. Glee Club 2; Social Service Club 2, President 2; Class Secretary 2; Wise Acres 2. A charming southern belle whose quick laughter belies her often solemn face. Ruthie's companion. A lover of poetry and quite a poet herself. Enjoys Vet. Science with the Ags. Usually found patiently (?) waiting for a letter from Bill. Lorraine sports a diamond on her left hand. Red headed Posy can usually be found in the smoker telling of her trips to Annapolis, Florida or Mexico. She loves traveling and a certain Navy man. Always heard saying, ’To be frank with you-. Has a way of getting words twisted around that keeps everyone laughing. JOSEPHINE PILLING “Posy Highover, Gladwyne, Pa. “Tell that to the marines - the sailors won't believe it. Likes-Ice skating, to marry a Naval man, to travel. Riding Club 1; Glee Club 1; Social Service Club 1,2. 12

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JESSIE JANE SHAFFER “Jessie 421 Sloan Ave. West Col lings wood, N. J. “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do 1.” Likes-Jack, people, dancing and romancing, rowdy meetings. Wise Acres 2, Editor in Chief 2; Dramatic Club 1,2; Riding Club 1; Reading and Discussion Club 2; Music Club 1,2. Our favorite pianist, Patti makes us all sit up and take notice when she plays. We especially like the piece she composed herself. Has a great love for all animals, particularly horses. Keeps the Pepsi machine going. Usually found with the calves or riding Nellie. The school mischief. Always up to something, but sparkling eyes and a sparkling smile give Jessie away. Brought an “I knew it to everyone’s lips by announcing her engagement to Jack at the May Day dance. Usually found working on Wise Acres or out with Jack. PATTI SWEENEY Patti Old Trail Farm Triadelphia, West Va. “A horse I a horse! my kingdom for a horse! Likes-Horses, cattle, genetics. Riding Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1,2. 14