Port Arthur High School - Sea Gull Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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W Ill nullmn 11.... 2t ? IF 1 V Twenty-first Street, for this was the place where I was directed. There stood a beautiful white mansion, all lighted up as if some company was expected This place was the residence of my dearest friend, Dr. Neal D. Raderi I walked up to the door and rang the bell, and there greeting me with a pretty smile, was a dainty brunette, who introduced herself as Mrs. Rader. Then, before I had the slightest chance to ask for the doctor, out he jumped, right into my open arms. Never before was I shown such sincere hospitality as I was while I was in that household. Wonderful happiness was suggested to me by the doctor and his most charming wife, who, after an hour of two of hold timesfl suggested that we stroll down to see the doctorls friend, Mr. W. R. Prafka HWe are going down to see old Bill, Vera dear; somehow I think he would like to see 1 r. --e1-;g We walked slowly, the doctor and his Wife leading the way, she leaning anxiously and happily on his arm and between the two of us. We still talked of Old times in P. A. H. S. and many fond thoughts were brought back to memory. The doctor soon stopped and pointed to a large house somewhat like his own, and told us that that was the place to which we were going The place was brilliantly lighted up7 and it could be easily seen that it was a very beautiful place, having many pretty shade trees and a wonderful lawn to add to its beauty. There was also an abund- ance of flowers in the conservatory. We walked up to the door and a maid showed us in. She said that Mr. Prafka was in the drawing room and would be in shortly. When he did come in he was surely surprised. NIr. Prafka is now a master builder, having completed his course in Penn State University. As we sat there talking of olden times that brought back fond memories which in turn brought tears of sadness and joy alike, the Doctors wife turned slowly to him and said: IlDearest, donlt letls ever leave old Port Arthur, will you.w I, myself, did not want to leave, and slowly turned away to hide the on-coming tears. ,t1KTJ1H-:::a-, ,1u ' W'1-7N ;; a 4 , xv: xzfj:$ ed? 5? WWW Wkn Xi