Pleasant Lake High School - Bittersweet Yearbook (Pleasant Lake, IN)

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MARY ELLEN F REY Cn September 18, 1933, the stork drop- ped a 6 pound, 1 ounce baby girl on the doorstep of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Herron. They were residing in Mercer County, Ohio. Being such a sweet child, they nam- ed her Mary Ellen. Mary began her schooling at Celina, Ohio, and continued there for seven years. She was then transferred to Van Wert, for her 8th grade, returning to Celina to com- plete her Freshman year. Mary then came to Pleasant Mills where she has completed her education, On June 11, 1945, Mary was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frey, Mary's favorite subjects are shorthand and English. Her favorite sports are soft- ball, basketball, table tennis, and roller skating. Although Mary has many friends, her favorite chums are Erma Fortney, Jane Smith, Ellen Jones, and Barbara Wolfe. Her plans for the future are to become a factory worker and later on a housewife. Whatever she decides to do, we know she will be a success. Loads of Luck!-A. M. M. ARLENE MARGARET GEISLER On the 30th day of September, 1933, there is many a person who still remem- bers this famous day and year. Especially Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Geisler. For on this day the stork left an eight pound, 12 ounce baby girl whom they named after many hours of debating, Arlene Margaret. Ar- lene was a very good little girl. After her first six years of playing domi- noes, she started her education at good old PMHS. She has gone her entire twelve years at Pleasant Mills. Though very bashful, she is well liked by all. Her favorite chums, though, are Dorothy Myers and Gloria Merriman. She enjoys typing as her favorite subject, At- tending movies and playing basketball are her favorite pastimes, Arlene's ambition is to become the head manager of Sac's Fifth Avenue Depart- ment Store in New York City. We, the class of '51, wish her the best of luck. Good Luck -W. D. W. RUTH MAE GEPHART January 19, 1933, was a happy day in the household of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Gephart of Wren, Ohio. That was the day the stork made his visit and left them a darling, brown-eyed, black-haired baby girl. They immediately named this seven pound, eight ounce bundle of joy, Ruth Mae. At the ripe old age of six, Ruth started to school at Wren, Ohio, where she attend- ed for three years. Her family then moved to Adams County, Indiana. There she fin- ished her next five years of grade school- ing at the Bobo Grade School. Endeavoring to further her education, she entered the pearly gates of good old PMHS and has now completed her education. Ruthie's friends are many but among her favorite chums are Mary Ohler and Alice Musser. She likes to spend her leis- ure time by going dancing and playing the piano. Her favorite subjects are Arithmetic and English. Her ambition is to become a factory worker and perhaps later on a housewife. We wish her the best of luck!-D. E. M, BENJAMIN JONES On December 27, 1932, the stork deliver- ed an eight and one-half pound baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Jones of Andrews, South Carolina. They immediately named him Benjamin. Ben started to school in Williamsburg, South Carolina, where he attended his first six years. He then moved to good old In- diana near a village called Pleasant Mills. There he finished his last six years of schooling. His favorite pastime is driving his car. The Senior boys are his special chums, al- though his friends are many. I Ben's ambition is to become an Admiral in the Navy. We wish him the best of luck! -J. D. P. Seventeen

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Seniaa Biagaayzfzied ANNABELLE BEBOUT On September 20, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Bebout of Bobo became the proud parents of a five pound, blue-eyed, blond, curly-haired baby girl. She was im- mediately named Annabelle. At Bobo Grade School, Annabelle ob- tained the basis of her education which in- cluded eight years. She entered PMHS for her high school career. Annabelle participated in the junior class play and served as varsity cheerlead- er for two years. Although she has many friends, her special chums are Marjory, Joan, and Wava. She enjoys horseback rid- ing and bicycling as her favorite sports. Eating, sleeping, reading, and driving a certain car are her favorite pastimes. Annabelle's ambition is to become a nurse, but we think she will become that certain boy's housekeeper. We wish her the best of luck in whatever she attempts. Good luck!-J. A. S. PAUL E. DANIELS Early on the morning of May 3, 1933, the stork, after a long and tiresome wait, de- cided to deliver his three pound cargo. It was delivered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Carl Daniels, who resided in Bobo. They were so happy with this blue-eyed, brown- haired baby boy that they decided to call him Paul E. Paul, better known as t'Curly , started his education at the Bobo Grade School and after eight years of book learning, de- cided to enter good old PMHS to further his knowledge. Paul's favorite hobby is photography and his ambition is to become the sole owner of the A 8.1 P Chain Stores. His chums are the senior boys, although his friends are many. We, the class of '51, wish with all our hearts that a swell person like Paul will succeed.-M. I. M. JAMES LEE FREY Cn the 8th day of April, 1933, the stork delivered a ten pound baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frey of Allen County, Indiana. This bundle of joy was named James Lee. At the age of 6 years he started to school at Milon Center near New Haven, Indi- S Lrteen ana, for his first two years of training, He decided to enter good old PMHS for the rest of his education. He played on the basketball team for three years. His favorite subject is shop. The Senior boys are his special chums, al- though his friends are many. He is a very good skater and enjoys this as his favorite sport. His ambition is to join the Marines and later on become a farmer. Good Luck Jim! -P. E. D. ERMA LUE FORTNEY On November 13, 1932, the stork decid- ed to lighten his load by dropping an eight pound baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fortney. The parents decided the little brown-eyed, black-haired girl should be named Erma Lue. Erma has attended all her high school days at good old PMHS. She particularly likes health and typing. She likes to dance and play basketball. Her friends are many, but her favorite chums are: Mary Frey. Jane Smith, Barbara Wolfe, and Ellen Jones. Whatever her ambition may be, we are sure she will succeed. The class of '51 wish her the best of luck!-H. A. K, WAVA ARLENE FOX On April 19, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fox welcomed into their home a darling baby girl, They immediately decided the name should be Wava Arlene. Wava had light brown hair, beautiful blue eyes, and weighed seven pounds. She was the third child in the family. Wava completed her first 395 school years at Magley, then the next 41!2 years at Kimsey. She chose good old PMHS for her high school career. Her favorite subjects are typing and English. She likes to dance, skate, and play basketball. Wava has many friends, but her favorite chums are: Marjory Mill- er, Annabelle Bebout, and Joan Riley. Wa- va's ambitions are to be a secretary or a housewife. CWe think she prefers to be a housewifej Whatever Wava chooses to become, we wish her the best of luck in her on-coming years. Good Luck!-E. L. F.

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ELLEN ARLENE JONES On August 17, 1933, a bundle of joy was delivered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones. This was their fifth and last of such bundles and weighed six pounds. The name Ellen Arlene was attached to this blonde-haired baby girl. She grew up to attend good old Pleasant Mills High School all through her school years. Ellen's favorite subjects are Bookkeep- ing and English. Her best chums are Erma Fortney, Jane Smith, and Mary Frey. She would like to be a dress designer or perhaps the wife of a governor. Good Luck!-M. E. F. HERMAN ARTHUR KELSEY Cn July 9, 1933, a bouncing baby boy ar- rived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Kelsey of Blue Creek Township. They were so proud of their new son that they immediately named him Herman Arthur. Herman got his start in education by go- ing to the Kimsey Grade School for the Hrst eight grades. He continued his educa- tion by coming to Pleasant Mills High School to join our class of 21 members. He likes all kind of outdoor sports. He claims all of the Senior boys as his friends. Herman is still undecided about the fu- ture, but we wish him the best of luck in whatever he attempts!-B. J. W. GLORIA ANN MERRIMAN On May 13, 1933, a stork was seen flying over Monroe Township. After several min- utes of speculation, the stork dropped his bundle right into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Merriman, They were so pleased with their first child that they named her Gloria Ann. This blonde-haired bundle of joy weighed six pounds and seven ounces. Gloria started her schooling in Allen County, Indiana, where she attended her first year. Her family then moved to Hzghteeri Blue Creek Township. She spent her next four years at the North Brick School. Fi- nally, she finished her grade schooling at the Kimsey Grade School. She has chosen good old PMHS for her high school educa- tion. Her favorite subjects are history, typ- ing, and music. Her favorite hobbies are swimming, playing basketball, and attend- ing movies. Although, she has many friends, her special pals are Dorothy Myers and Arlene Geisler. Her ambition is to become a music teach- er. We, the class of '51, wish her the best of luck!-M. J. R. MARJORY IRENE MILLER On March 9, 1933, Mr. and Mrs, Roland J. Miller became the proud parents of an eight pound, brown-eyed, brown-haired, darling baby girl. They immediately nam- ed her Marjory Irene. Marjory better known as Sid, started her education at Bobo Grade School, After eight years she decided to enter P. M, H. S. Sid's favorite subjects are typing, alge- bra, and music. Her favorite sports are swimming, basketball, and movies. Mar- jory served as varsity cheerleader for two years. Although she has many friends, her favorite chums are Wava, Annabelle, and Joan. Her ambition is to become a traveler or a model. Whatever she decides to do we kngpvtilshe will be successful. Lots of Luck. - . .F. ALICE MAE MUSSER Cne cold November 14, 1933, Mr, and Mrs. Jacob H, Musser become the proud parents of a six pound, two ounce baby girl. They were residing at Ft. Wayne, Indi- ana. Immediately they named the dark- haired, brown-eyed baby, Alice Mae. Alice started to school at Preble. She then transferred to Magley for her second year and then went to DeBolt for her third and fourth grades. She then started her