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In Memory of Mary Jean THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God’s free light. Watered and fed by morning dew. Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tali. Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength, With never a thought of fear or pride; It followed the light through the crevice ' s length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before; And it lost itself in beauties new. Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive; The rose still grows beyond the wall. Scattering fragrance far and wide, Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side. Just as it will forever more. —A. L. Frank. MARY JEAN BARLOW. SENIOR GIRL, SUCCUMBS IN LAFAYETTE HOSPITAL Mary Jean Barlow, an outstanding senior of Rensse- laer High School, passed away at St. Elizabeth ' s hospital in Lafayette on Friday. October 18th. She became ill on Friday, October 11. a victim of poliomyelitis which af- fected the diaphragm. Two days later she was taken to Lafayette where she was placed in an iron lung after her illness was definitely diagnosed. She was critically ill for several days; however, later she made some im- provement and it was believed that she was on the road to recovery. A few hours before her death she began to fail rapidly, and it was soon apparent that she could not survive. Possessed of an unusually sweet character and a very charming personality. Mary Jean was a popular member of the senior class. Of a sympathetic nature she had a keen understanding of people. She was a girl who en- joyed her school work, her activities in the school, her friends, and teachers. She was well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mary Jean began her school career in the Rensselaer City School. She would have been graduated from the Rensselaer High School this year. Her plans were to enter nurses ' training after being graduated from high school. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Royal Neighbors. She was an active member of the Sunshine Society, the Dolly Madison Club, the Cos- mopolitan Club, and the high school chorus. Miss Mary Jean Barlow was born on December 3 ,1929, in Rensselaer, where her entire lifetime was spent. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mason Barlow, who are well-known residents of this city. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters and two brothers, namely: Mrs. Thelma Misner of near La- fayette. Mrs. Ruth Poole of Chicgao, Miss Winifred Bar- low and Gerald Barlow of Rensselaer, and Clyde Barlow who recently moved to Idaho. Graveside funeral services, conducted by the Reverend Morton L. Booth of the Presbyterian Church, were held on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in the Weston Cemeter. Members of the senior class and the Sunshine Society attended the services. Our deepest sympathy is sent out to her relatives and friends. May God comfort you in your sorrow. ' 14
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