Phillips High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Class Channel '52—The Best In Television mTTHNTION, Mr. and Mrs. North America and all the ships south of the thirty-eighth Parallel! This afternoon we bring you, I Saw Wha' Hoppened, a summary of the latest news, presented to you by the Walter Lewis Lemonade Company. First, Mr. Sam Anselmo would like to say a few short words in behalf of the product that makes this program possible. ' A few short words.” And wc now take you to Joe (Winchell) Houston, our anomalous announcer, who has finally made his way to New York Harbor, where he is waiting eagerly to bring you up to date on the latest news with the January 17, 1973 Home Edition, including the landing of the world-famous showboat, “The Phillipian. Mr. Houston. “Thank you, Mr. Bob Lilly, Vice-president of the B. D. L. (Bow Down Low) radio network. Chicago. Illinois. On the screen at this moment is the greatest showboat of them all, “The Phillipian. You will note that among the passengers coming down the gangplank are many stars of stage and screen. There is Miss Eleanor Kiesewetter, star of the John G. Smith production, Flatbrokc, who has just returned from an exciting tour of the Siberian Salt Mines. To your left is that comic scream of crystal sets all over the nation, Frank Scratch” Zimmerman. FLASH! We interrupt this program to bring you an important news bulletin! Professors William E. Wallace, Benjamin C. Helton, and Mcrwyn E. Brown were last seen heading up”, following the most recent and must successful experiment in the use of atomic bombs as potential dc-gravitizcrs . Anyone finding their remains will kindly send them at once to Room 108, Phillips High School. Back to the showboat! You will notice a slight commotion on the fore-deck. It seems that Anne McCollum, noted socialite, has just returned from Paris with the latest in French accent. The captain, John Allan, is at the moment assisting Customs Officer Charles Williams in meeting Miss McCollum. It may take an hour or so. Wc now move to another part of the dock to give you an interview with that red-hot redhead, Virginia Hurd, best known for her role with Ken Ladner in her latest dramatic success. f At this time I should like to introduce to you one of my most loyal assistants, Bob Hosey, who will take you aboard the showboat by camera, and give you a real-life picture of the modern steward and his passengers. As wc move down the corridor, we see stewards Shirley Harris. Gary O’Bryant, and Ben Ray discussing the recent cut in pay. They don’t seem very happy over the prospects. if

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and estament Shirley jernigan leaves some of her beauty to Mar)' Ruth Lassiter who doesn’t need much. Carolyn Holston and Babs Brown w ill their dainty appearances to Jane Pilkinton, Carol Lundcjucst, and Imogene Scott. All of those with messy lockers at P. H. S. get the ability of Ann McGraw and Gertrude Hubbard to be neat. Don Little's dramatic abilities go to Sylvie Leslie, who does all right on iicr own. Doris Shelton’s quiet ways go to Marjie Edgcmon. Ernest Stevens leaves his ability to get along with teachers to Fats Lamar. William Hayes and Gerald Langston transmit their innocent faces to Graham Shanks. Jon Appleton, and Joe Ross. Judy Akin donates her calm manner in the face of disaster to Barbara Upton, who'll need it if she is ever connected with another senior play. Margaret Nell Addcrhold and Emalene Skelton will their sunny dispositions to Jane Mooty. Vance Sparks gets Jimmie Miles’ lilting smile. Ronnie Watson leaves his aloof manner to Paul Bates. Gosh! To Peggy Sue Hamby goes Gayle Rhea's coal black hair. Beanie Davidson and Robert Safferstone will their ability to stay in high school longer than anyone else to Ronny York, who may beat their records. Betty Sue Hubbard's sweetness of manner goes to Barbara Lewis. Not that it's necessary! To Johnny Lee Smith and Jerry Harrison goes James Houston's ability to be drafted. They will soon be old enough. James Bates and Robert Bell leave—well, they've already left. I guess that’s enough. Marion Rockett’s stately figure goes to tiny Peggy Ann Price. Now as the Showboat leaves the dock at P. H. S. and goes to unknown ports, we hope you will take these gifts and use them wisely. Jot Houston Eleanor K eseu etter

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rophecy FLASH! Man overboard! There is a commotion on deck at this moment. Frank Jones, noted Hollywood photographer, in an effort to get a picture from the rail of the boat, slipped and got it, period. Bewailing his fate are his two loses. Misses Mary Helen Alexander and the ' Woman that's known as Lou. Betty Lou Smith. Two sweet nurses just ran up. Oh yes. It's Julia Faye Lother and Betty Jean Taylor. Photographer Jones has just been pulled from the briny by Messrs. Clarence Crawford and Bobby Houser who. by pure chance, happened to be carrying with them a 300-foot, 2% inch, 3,000 pound aluminum alloy cable. Tell us in your own words, Mr. Jones, exactly what happened. I slipped. Thank you, Mr. Jones, for your thrilling account of a most tragic experience. I see Miss Ha2cl Williams over on the sundeck, who, as usual, is her own charming self. Misses Evelyn Holliday, Barbara McEiduff and Billie Ann Garrison can be seen working out in the boat's gym in preparation for their match scheduled this coming Friday night at Madison Square Garden. They will meet three Spanish contenders, all women, who arc said to carry a lot of weight, with the mayor of New York, Don Little. Betty Lou Salter, former head majorette of Zoocowskys College for Men, has been seen headed for the galley. It is rumored that the Phillipian” enlists only men for cooks. Miss Peggy Freeman, another well-known singer, can be seen on the bridge at this moment talking to her latest beau. Miss Evelyn Creamer, recently voted the girl most likely to succeed”, is at the present moment attempting one of her most difficult feats, that of breaking a straw over a 500-pound crowbar, held by her assistant, Charles Elmore. From one of the guests' quarters comes the brilliant tenor voice of Bill Ezio” Berrey. Mr. Berrey is most noted for his recent recording, Because of Me. Accompanying is Miss Mary Faith Kimbrough, nationally-known ivory clicker. Roland Homer Holcombe is on his way to get a divorce from his seventceth wife. The noted lawyer, Margaret A. Wilson, is handliing the case. Miss Sydney Self is her most capable assistant. I see by the clock that our time is running out, so I shall bid you all adieu and: wish you good sailing. This is Red (Winchcll) Houston signing off for Station PHS and inviting you to listen in next week, same time, same station, when we shall again bring you I Saw Wlu‘ Hoppened sponsored by Lewis Lemonade, ‘the best by taste test’!“ Eleanor Kiesewelter Joe Houston