Phineas Banning High School - Pilot Wheel Yearbook (Wilmington, CA)

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I'm sure I'll never forget, that we had a class beach party for which great occasion we all got new bathing suits and were they screams? It just doesn't seem possible that we could have worn such funny looking costumes. I guess we didn't realize then how funny they were, though, because we had such a wonderful time. Really, it was a great climax to our Ir. High school life. Gee, there I go forgetting to remind you that it was then that our class had the great honor of having one of our mates, Bonnie Burns, take the lead in the school operetta, The Prince of Seville. At the beginning of the tenth year two of our teachers, Mrs. Pearson and Mr. Helback, left us in favor of Mr. Guenzler and Mr. H. Lee Hansen. Yes. he was that new coach that caused heart throbs for all the girls. This year we spent in the usual way with parties, entertainments, and studies, and like all things must, it came to an end and we found ourselves just I-I-I-U-N-I-I-I-O-R IUN-IOR juniors. With this advancement we changed home rooms altogether and came out with just two, led by Mrs. Weiss and Mrs. Hanson. tShe was one of those many teachers who got married on us.l As it should be, this year was greater than any before. We were given a dance day every week, and we had the great sport of teaching the boys in our class how to dance. fThis may sound silly when we think of the great Burke-McNicholas Dancing Studio of to- day, but it was true, nevertheless.j To show off what we had taught them and learned ourselves by the practice each week we gave two or three outside dances, and they were grand successes. lt was a busy year, that last one of ours. First, Mrs. Hanson left us and Guy Kingsbury took her place. As B Seniors our first big moment came with the donning of our Senior sweaters. Do you recall the style of them? I know I wouldn't have, had I not seen them so vividly in my thoughts, but the whole skit we put on came back to me as clear as if it were yesterday and did those sweaters give me a laugh? Our first big dance was held the Saturday night after the skit and was grand. Everyone enjoyed himself, and it was successful financially for the class, too. But I must stop telling all the details, for I am not nearly through, and it's getting late. In the first place there were two other small dances and a lovely Christmas party. Yes, I must remind you of that Christmas party. We had such a lovely time dancing and eating around a Christmas tree, and then each person was given a present by that now famous preacher, Franklyn Hudson, fyou do remember that he was a grad- uate of the same school we werej, who was dressed up as dear old St. Nick. Then our last B Senior event was the dance we gave for the Senior class that graduated just before we did. Ah! at last the final thrill of taking the front seats in the auditorium and assuming all the privileges of A Seniors was ours. After that the time started to fly, and we were kept busy getting our pins, tbelieve it or not, I still have minej, leading the student body, for most of the student body officers were A Seniors, preparing the annual, and getting ready for graduation. Never will I forget the hours and hours we spent practicing for graduation and for our Class Day skit. But they did go off well and were events to be proud of. Well, I guess I'll have to stop here for it was just here as we were leaving the stage with our diplomas in our hands that all my visions vanished, and I seemed to come to just in time to hear my doctor say, She's passed the crisis and has a chance for recovery. Yes, I have almost completely recovered now and am looking forward to your next visit. Please make it soon. As ever, 399605 PAGE TVIENTY

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NORMAN THORNTON Entered 13 Science Club 1. DAVID LARSON Entered 1. FRANCIS ITURRI Entered 13 Spanish Club 2. ROBERT KREMEL Entered 13 Hi-Y 3, 4: Stage Crew 3, 4. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF SUMMER '33 Dear l922220: Iune 22, 1977. I sincerely appreciated your last flight to see me. I am much better now and able to tell you the story I promised you of what I thought of that terrible night when I fought for my life. They say a person near death relives his whole life in a moment, but strangely enough it was just my high school days that I recalled. I could see dear old Phineas Banning High School so plain, but you can imagine how funny it looked being only three stories high and with no landing field atop of it. At first I didn't understand this, then I saw automobiles in front of the school and was reminded that in 1927, fifty years ago, tfor it has been exactly that many years since we entered high schooll, the most impor- tant method of transportation was the auto. But I must stop this wandering. for I want to tell you all of the things we did during those six wonderful years. About one-hundred and twenty of us frightened but elated B7's arrived the first day of school September 12, 1927. We were immediately herded into the auditorium where we were divided into three home rooms under the teachers. Mr. Riffenburg, Mrs. Pearson, and Miss Fox. Before our first year was over. however, we had lost most of our fear and had presented a Thanksgiving play in the auditorium. Do you remember it? Mrs. Pearson was the director. Of course, we were such a studious group nothing could hold us back, and at the end of the year we all advanced into the eighth grade. With this change came others. First we were considered too large a class for three home rooms so were changed into four, Mr. Helback getting the new group, and second, Mr. Riffenburg gave up his job in favor of Mr. Welch. This new arrangement was evidently very satisfactory for the class had a year full of activities, including debates, plays, and some athletics. With the same faculty advisors we advanced another grade and became Seniors, I mean seniors in the Iunior high, of course, From our class David Stamper was chosen as Iunior High student body president. I can still close my eyes and see a small boy resembling our big back to the farm movement leader pounding vigorously on the table. That year started us off socially, and I distinctly remember a Christmas and Valentine party. As the end of the year approached, we began to plan for our Ir. High graduation, only to learn that we were not to have one. I guess you remember, though, at leasg Continued on page 20 PAGE NINETEEN

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THE METEOR Final Edition for Iune 22, 1977 UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD lc a Copy ANNlnL AIR. LAND, AND SEA MEET TO BE S A T U R D A Y june 22, New York. North America--That the annual interstate air, land, and sea meet is to be held next Sunday was announced today by Emmett Parsons who is the official in charge. Mr. Parsons also gave the press the official list of the contestants and events. In the air there will be three races. the Atlantic Hop, the North America to South America Hop, and the Trans- Pacific Hop. Those entered in the first will be Afton Mitchel. who won the contest last year, and Omar Sinclair and Al Silva, his challengers. The entrants for the second hop are Altha Wright, Francis Iturri, Leon Bryant, and luanita Davis. Teddy An- derson, the last year's win- ner, is not entering this year. Dorothea Hedrick and Demetry Ackel are the con- testants for the Trans-Pa- cific Hop. The only other contest in the air will be the stunt test. Three famous women pilots are trying for this, Lora Glenn. Edna Goldie. and Marion Groat. On land the main event will be the Aro-car race, participated in by Bob Kremel, last year's cham- pion, and Mrs. Marjorie Litz Raines, wife of the famous artist, his competi- tor. It will be remembered that last year Mr. Kremel beat Mrlls. Raines only by a bare two seconds. and that she is vowing to show him up. Other contests will be the cross country women's ref lay, run by Mrs, Lillian Mattson Davis, Miss Susie Mullins. and Miss juanita Pettit. and the short range shooting match participated in by Mr. lack Vance, Miss Phyllis Sandison, Mrs. Blanche McNicholas Ritz, Mr. Tracy Montoto, and Miss Lucy Sandoval. There are only two sea events this year. the speed boat race in which Gilbert Springer and joseph Za- mora will take part. and the short distance winged craft race. in which Olive Wicks will uphold her title as champion against Mar- jorie tPatty Snuglesj Sault. CONTRACTOR HURT IN PLANE C O L L I S I O N june 22. Rome. Italy-l Mr. Clement Le Donne, the contractor, who is respon- sible for the Capitol build- ings and many other fa- mous structures, was in- jured in a plane crash as he was taking off from the top of the Faye johnson Apartments where he re- sides. His pilot, Al White, blinded by the sun. failed to see the plane of Carl Metzener, which was land- ing, and the two planes hit. Mr. Metzener, however. was unhurt and damage to his plane was slight. EDUCATIONAL STAFF IS RETAINED Iune 22, Chicago. North America-The new Minis- ter of Education has an- nounced that the staff of the last Minister will be retained except for three positions, that of Instructor of Mathematics, formerly held by Norman Thornton, which will be taken over by Mrs. Cheyecko Matsu- oka Hatsumi: that of In- structor of Women's Phy- sical Education. held by Marion Hill. which will be given to Mrs. Helen Snyder La Suer of France, and In- structor of Science held by Mr. Ernest Munoz, which Mr. David Larsen will take over. SEVERE EARTH- QUAKE SHAKES C A L I F O R N I A In California county of the western part of North America, a severe earth- quake was felt last night about 5 p. m. P. S. T. The shock was thought to be one of the longest in his- tory. If it was not for the wonderful construction in our buildings. stated Mrs. Nancy Norskog Smith, the mayor of the county. we would have doubtlessly suffered much damage. The only damage so far discov- ered, however, was a few broken windows caused by something falling against the glass. NEW RECORD FLIGHT TO MARS june 22. Speed City, Mass.-Annette Schwartz, sensational aviatrix. broke the record for the inter- planetary flight to Mars PASTFPRESIDENTS BALL SUCCESS Meteor Staff Correspondent England, Iune 22--The ball given in honor of all past presidents of the world was held last night in London, England, in the Bertie Hays Hall of Peace. This year's ball was given by all former presidents for Mrs. Ierry Nelson Stamper. the last retiring president. Mrs. Stamper turned her post over to President Kent at the formal inauguration just three weeks ago. She has since been traveling with her husband and just arrived in England Satur- day. The three other former presidents at the ball were Herbert Tweedie, Mrs. Lu- cretia Carter Wallace. and Allen D, McAmis. Acting as official hostesses were Helen Bates. Lola Malin. Cleo Wright, Eleanor Schneider, Dorothy Martin, Edna Bjork. and losephine Martinez, all wives of the Farmers Party leaders. The music was furnished by the Spellman-Gleaton Or- chestra and two solos were sung by Miss Minnie Mar- coni. Among the most distin- guished guests were Miss Verna Campadonia, Gov- ernor of the State of Tur- key: Mrs. Iovita Huastes, Governor of Spain, and such celebrated Television- phone stars as Ann Malo- vich, Alena Loab, Evelyn Hansen. Dick Davis, and Isadora Fernandez. The entertainment con- sisted of two exhibition dances by Elda Mae Heins and Melba Billings, and a solo dance by Gertie Goul, the famed dancer of the burlesque stage. There was a violin duet by Dorothy Marshall and Masa Taki- shima. They were accom- panied at the piano by jane Schermerhorn. The prize dances were awarded to Miss Lavena Varela and her escort, Stanley Gill. The whole affair was pronounced a wonderful success. Miss Francis Brig- ham, a guest. was heard to say that it was the most exquisite ball she had ever attended. Ml- yesterday when she span- ned the distance in three hours and two minutes. The previous record of three hours and five min- utes was made by Tommy Bowden. Annette was met at the landing field in NEWSY NEWS' ' f Briefsj The famous Downing Twins have returned to their home in North Amer- ica after a week's visit with a friend, the rich chop stick maker, Carl Hood, of japan. The Farmers' Party is holding their annual inter- state banquet via the Tele- visionphone next Saturday evening. june 28, starting at 8 p. m., P. S. T. The speakers for the evening will be, Mr. Donald Wil- son, the general manager, speaking from Spain: Mr. Mark Adleman, the Pub- licity leader, speaking from Italy, and Mr, David Stamper. the new Member- ship chairman, speaking from North America. The ex-wife of Robert A. Panero, Mrs. Helen Olden Panero, told the press this morning that her rumored engagement to Burton Smith of the Smith E1 Smith Airways was absolutely without foundation. Lately. she has been sen around a great deal with that well known hair specialist, Ben Lemmon. Mrs. Margaret Stevens Harris' informal garden party last Sunday was a great success. By a major- ity vote of those present Mrs. Phyllis Deadrick Gill was chosen the best dressed woman present. NEW PRESIDENT NAMES CABINET june 22, Washington. North America - President Charles K. Kent today gave out the official list of his cabinet so far as follows: Minister of Transporta- tion. Glenn Irving of Czechoslovakia. Minister of Food, james E. Harris of Turkey, Minister of Education. Ernest Converse of Ru- mania. Minister of Inter-Rela- tions, Margaret Pierce of Russia. Minister of Trade. jack Stager of I'taly. Minister from Mars, Michel V. Burke. President Kent expects to have the whole Cabinet se- lected by next week. As soon as they are officially decided upon they will be published in the Meteor. Speed by Lowell Bunn, mayor of the city. She will return Wednesday to North ,America. PAGE TWENTY-ONE