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

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JANE WETTERAU Jane” McAdoo, Pennsylvania Horticulture Work for some good, be it ever so slowly; cherish some floxocr, be it ever so lowly. Favorite Expression—“Ah, huh?” . . . Ambition—to work in a Philadelphia flower shop . . . Destiny—to raise Scotch harebells . . . Saving Grace—good nature . . . Just Imagine If—she wore a size eighteen dress .. . Where Found—smoker . . . Interests—travel, flower arranging ... Pet Peeve-getting up in the morning . . . Noted For—hiccupping laugh . . . Pastime-retiring after 12 p. m. CLASS OF 58 20

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NANCY REYNOLDS Nan” Media, Pennsylvania Horticulture BARBARA SMITH “Smitty Chalfont, Pennsylvania Horticulture At the edge of the steep, God planted a garden, a garden of sleep. Favorite Expression— Oh, da bebe” . . . Ambition— to own a sports car . . . Destiny—to be a professional banana peeler . . . Saving Grace—entertaining ability . . . Just Imagine If—her bed were made in the morning . . . Where Found—in Marilyn’s room . . . Interests —Cheyenne, Air Force . . . Pet Peeve—sentimental cards . . . Noted For—lemon water . . . Pastime-resting. A sweet content passing all xuisdom or its fairest flower. Favorite Expression— I’ll go! . . . Ambition—floral designer . . . Destiny—cleaning woman . . . Saving Grace—congeniality ... Just Imagine If—her home were in California . . . Where Found—listening to records, with Renie . . . Interests—Tony Perkins, Frank Sinatra . . . Pet Peeve—Trinity, the cow . . . Noted For—constant supply of pretzels . . . Pastimes— waiting for phone calls. 19

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Prophesy Dear Gail, As I picked up the paper this morning, my attention was drawn to the headlines which read Class of '58 Established New Town. Fascinated by this startling information, I read on to discover that the name of this town was New Ambler, organized by Mayor Beth Higgins. The town was located in a once desolate area of Pennsylvania. I immediately decided to visit my friends whom I had not seen since graduation. The next morning I hopped into my helicopter and took off for New Ambler. In a few hours I landed in a well cultivated field of a large farm. Climbing out of rny helicopter, I noticed a short, dark-haired girl hoeing weg-etablcs ; it was undoubtedly Pat Krieg. She was glad that I had come to visit her class mates and was helpful in giving me directions to Ann Jones’s ranch. I borrowed Pat’s pickup truck and drove up to Andy’s residence where I saw a sign, King Jones’s Ranch.” Yes, she had indeed surpassed King Ranch. In one of the barns I met Lenny Fried, Andy's foreman, who showed me her prize Morgan stallion, Quaker’s Jubilee. After a pleasant visit I drove on to the main street of the new town. The sign on the first building told me that Nancy Blank and Mary Mills Carter were now landscape architects; I talked with them for a while and then went next door to Lois Kunath’s pet shop. 1 inquired about a lovely litter of puppies in the shop window and was informed that they had been raised by Robin Kirk at her Happy Paw Kennels. Cheyenne’’ Reynolds was purchasing a Saint Bernard. Afterwards 1 walked outside to a parking space where Nicky Gardcre was wailing in Nancy’s sports car; they were just leaving for a two-year’s tour of the world. I bid them a bon voyage and continued down the street to a florist shop which was owned by Irene Mazur. Here I watched Barbara Smith and Jane Wetterau diligently arranging chrysanthemums. The three-car garage behind the shop showed me that Renie was now very prosperous. Since it was lunchtime, I looked for a place to eat and decided upon Jeri’s Restaurant across the street. Inside 1 found Jeannette Manetas, who told me she was very happy with her new business. While I was sitting in a booth and waiting for my meal, Hope Gandy entered. 1 was quite pleased to learn that she was now editor-in-chief of the Harness Horse Magazine. I had a long talk with Hope and found out that Anne Clifford was riding her horse, Goonball, with the United States Equestrian Team. Hope also said that she missed Charlotte Pasler, who was at the Belmont Race Track with her horse. Spring’s Fantasy. After finishing my lunch, I was directed to the home of the former Monica Moran. Monk was very busy with her twelve children, but she paused to chat with me. Among other things, she told me I should plan to attend Elsie Muir’s concert at Carnegie Hall next week. I said that I would and bid Monk farewell. I continued on down the road until I came to Rita Pfaffinger’s modern farm. I stopped and visited with Rusty, who informed me that Jeanne Comstock had married a Philadelphia architect. 1 also learned that Cathy Bucnz was happily married and living in her new home. Promising Rusty that I would stop by again soon, I proceeded to Mary Anne Blair’s spacious farm. 1 was greeted at the door of the colonial farmhouse by Kathy McCabe, who told me she was training hunters for Mary Anne. She said that I would find Dusty in the dairy barn caring for her prize herd of cattle. Mary Anne and I discussed her recent showing of Guernsey calves; I then decided it was time to start home. I made one last stop at the mayor's office to compliment Beth on her fine town of New Ambler. She said she was quite pleased also but couldn't have succeeded without the aid of Linda Lukacheck, who had drawn the plans for the whole town. Linda was now working as a designer in the office next to Beth’s. I thanked them and drove back to my helicopter. As I flew home, I felt very proud of the class of 1958. 21 Best Regards. Jean Harding