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

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PROPHECY Station S.O.H. now begins its commentary on the nomination, in this year 1975, for the first woman Secretary of Agriculture. Many outstanding women are present. First, we see Ruth Leiby, the model wife and mother of five red-haired children. Jean Sweeney is here also; she is the noted authority in raising animals in bedrooms. Then, too, is Miss Peggy Duncan, who has designed special window boxes to brighten the lives of Marines. Near her is the former Miss Jill Dunham—manager of a gym for retired botanists. And of course Sue King is here, the skilled breeder and handler of white rats. Miss Barry just arrived with her donkey from the North Pole where she is experimenting with pasturage. Miss Snapp is the maker of Hawaiian leis. With Ginger Snapp is Ellen Petty, the founder of the Lonely Hearts Club for Farmers. Next to them is Miss Sara Weidmen, famous for abilities as night watchman. Also, Miss Jo Davis is here; she,through her swimming for flowering water lilies has added greatly to horticultural knowledge. Oh, there is Molly Abel, the inventor of a toe cutter for cows which is so easy that a five year-old can work it, the monopolist on doctoring earthworms, Helen Fugate, Miss Virginia Emery, the famous discoverer of the new breakfast cereal, Beauty Flakes, made from apple seeds. And naturally, the owner of the colored egg-laying hens, Joan McCool, is here. Miss Jay Hemmer has just returned from touring her aboretums she is making. Next to Jay is Janna Bruins, who recently announced her engagement to a guinea pig farmer. On the platform is Miss Sue Hespenheide, who has made a valuable contribution to agriculture through breeding dandelions resistant to2-4D. We are happy to see Miss Randell, the librarian to the Secretary of Agriculture. Near her is Dr. Calwell, perfector of a method of placing pine needles back on the tree. There is also the famous horticulturist Ruth Swartley; at the present time, she is raising special daffodils with crooked stems. Then there is Miss Emmy Smith, world famous improver of relationships between chickens and people. Finally, there is Miss Barbara Reeser, who has just crossed a lilac with a rose to use in a border on her horse farm. From a distance, we hear Mary Koehler hogcalling. Who will win this office and who will go on to new lights in their field is up to you, the public.

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Left to right, sitting—Judith Bel field, Mary Milton, Mimsie Price, Huberta French, and Bright Miller. Standing—Katherine Fyffe, Betty Stiller, and Joyce Miller. First row on stairs—Jean Carson, Esther Rose, Eugenia Hadjianastasiou, Mirkil Coakley, and Helena Day. Second row—Sylvia Schneider, Martha Shackleton, Carolyn Riess, and Susan Bentley. Class President: Huberta French Class Treasurer: Susan Bentley Class Secretary: Judith Belfield Class Representative: Jean Carson 26

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CALENDAR 1954 SEPTEMBER 17 Opening of School. Banquet for Freshmen. 19 Party for “Little Sisters.” 23 Student Body went to see “Oklahoma” at the Music Circus. OCTOBER 4 Hazing Week for Freshmen. 7 Reception for local Clergymen. 10 The Business and Professional Women’s Club Tea. 15 Hurricane Hazel. 28 Hallowe’en Party. 30 Riding Club went to the Harrisburg Horse Show. NOVEMBER 6 Trip to the Mum Show at Swarthmore. 9 Tea Pantry Party. 22 Music Club went to the Philadelphia Concert. DECEMBER 4 Students participated in Ambler Christmas Parade. 11 Social with Penna. Military College. 12 Christmas Vespers at Lehigh University. 13 Beginning of Peanut Week. Philadelphia Concert. 16 Dramatic Club Plays—“Once a Year” and “Christmas Makes a Heart Grow Fonder.” 17 Tour of Holiday Houses in Norristown. 19 Christmas Caroling in Ambler. 20 Candlelight Procession, Glee Club Program, and Christmas Banquet. 1955 JANUARY 10 Music Club went to the Philadelphia Concert. 12 — Ags went to th Harrisburg Farm Show. 15 Christmas Dance—“Silver Bells.” 26 Ambler Symphony Concert. OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 6 Senior Tea at Mary Calwell’s home. 23 Bucknell University Band Concert. MARCH 3 Baby Shower for Nellie Bullock. 6 Flower Arranging Class Tea at Mr. French’s home. 12 Philadelphia Sportsmen Show. 15 Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show. 23 Song Festival. 30 Music Club went to the Philadelphia Concert. APRIL 15 Temple University Glee Club Concert and social. 16 Annual Dairy Show. 18 National Agricultural College Glee Club and social. 20 Ambler Symphony Concert. 23 Spring Formal—“April Showers.” 30 Penna. House and Garden Tour. MAY 1 May Day. 10 Plant Sale. 23 Senior Party given by Freshmen. JUNE 3 Senior Class week-end at Beach Haven, New Jersey. 20 Yearbook Staff dinner. 21 Baccalaureate. 22 Graduation Banquet. 23 Breakfast given by the Freshmen for the Seniors. Commencement.