Rio Vista High School - Netherland Yearbook (Rio Vista, CA)

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I940 he night was particularly clear for januaryg the lights of Rio Vista were twinkling below me. I could make out the high school gym lighted-a basketball game, I guessed. In a few months it would be seven years since we graduated from the school just below me. I was thinking about that, as I flew the night mail from Oakland to Salt Lake City. My reminiscence was suddenly ended by the sputtering of the plane's motor. I looked down as the plane dived. I fought the controls, but it did no good. I heard the cracking of wood and tearing of cloth-.then blackness. When I regained consciousness, someone was standing over me applying something to my head. Feel better now? a feminine voice asked. Something about that voice was familiar. I tried to nod but could not. Now go to sleep for awhile, that same voice said. Hours later when I awoke, my head had cleared somewhat. I saw a nurse standing by the bedsideg she smiled. Wl1ere am I? I asked. In the hospital, your airplane crashed just out of town. It all came back to me-the twinkling lights, the sputtering of the motor, and the crash. Here is your special nurse, she said, as the door opened and someone entered. There was a short conversation between themg then one of them went out. When I opened my eyes I thought I was dreaming because there before me stood my old classmate, Agnes Nichols. I was still very weak, but I managed to ask her a few questions about her- self and the others of our class. I had not seen any of them since we were graduated, because I had joined the Navy after graduation. They almost had to take you over to Thelma Nelson's, said Agnes. Wl1y? Thelma owns .the Rio Vista Funeral Parlors, she explained. Wl1at are all the others of the class doing? I asked eagerly. X gl? . D L-lu RM Q.. :Ski f - . la - ' 1 2 iiiii f r 3 'T' 7:7

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY N THE FALL OF 1929, paddlewheels commenced turning, and a steamboat loaded with passengers began its slow chug-chug up the river of education. The passengers were welcomed at a delightful reception given them by the sophomores and in the following spring they reciprocated by a most successful dance. The leaders of this band were: Muriel Jeffery, President, Marion Balsmeier, Vice-President, Edgar Emigh, Secretary-Treasurer, Lucille Wood, Representative, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Adviser. The first landing was made with much rejoicing and after a shore leave they began again with renewed enthusiasm to continue their journey. Their first duty they executed faithfully in giving a reception to the freshmen. The officers of this year were: Muriel Jeffery, President, Frances Yearnshaw, Vice-President, Agnes Nichols, Secretary-Treasurer, Renato Giannetti, Representative, Mr. D. C. Simpson, Adviser. During their third year the sailors proved that acting ability was included in their list of merits and they successfully produced Believe It Or Not, a humorous three-act comedy. The Prom, given in May, was a lovely affair. Their executives for that year consisted of: Lucille Wood, President, Frances Yearnshaw, Secretary-Treasurer, Edgar Emigh, Representative, Mrs. A. Vandiveer, Adviser. On the fourth and last portion of their journey, these hardy sailors were lead by: Richard Brann, President, Renato Giannetti, Vice-President, Agnes Nichols, Secretary-Treasurer, Marion Balsmeier, Representative, Mrs. A. J. Vandiveer, Adviser. They gave a ball in the fall and in the spring they successfully presented Your Uncle Dudley, a most fascinating three-act comedy. During their four year voyage the class of '33 was well represented in all the sports. Certain members of it materially contributed to the musical organizations of the school. As the steamboat drew near Port Graduation, its remaining passengers, of which there were only thirty-one, recalled their past .trip with a mingling of pleasure and regret. They had been forced to bid a tearful farewell to many of their comrades in the several ports, and some new passengers had boarded' Those who had stood by the ship were nearing the end of the journey and they bade each other a fond adieu before each continued his way on a separate road. 9 J' - 'Pl-r NME l xvkrkk ia... V. 4 mi-lil ' -r. 'l if L iv il' if --, , ' S., ' agp- - ? '- H Y -' L- 5, . N -2-

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I940 fC0ntinuedj Well, Frances Yearnshaw is still waiting for Richard Brann to make his million dollars so that they can be married, but it won't be long now as Richard has just patented a new invention which certainly will startle the chickens. Geraldine Brown is the buyer for a large outfitting company of San Francisco. Gerald Brown is one of the largest dairymen in California. Why, only last week he received a vote of thanks from the scientihc men of the world for his latest improvement in the dairy industry. I'm sure you've heard of Gerald's Cream Puff Cow. Lucille Wood is making good on the stage in New York, and she is the proud owner of one of the most beautiful penthouses on Fifth Avenue. jack Flannigan is telling Irish jokes over the large local radio station operated by Harold Elliot and Paul Adcockf' Hazel Davis is about to be married. After she is married she will live in Ryde, but she still intends to keep up her law practice in Isleton. Hart Kalebaugh is a doctor, and incidently he is the one to whom you owe your life. He spent hours working over you. Renato Giannetti is running the Ryde Hotel, but secretly he is carrying on a campaign in Italy to make himself dictator. Don't tell anyone, because Dede doesn't want Mussolini to suspect him. Edgar Emigh, in addition to being a prosperous rancher, is the proud owner of the two most famous racing dogs in the world.', What about Hank? I asked, suddenly remembering Edward Rice. Well, you'd never guess, so I'll have to tell you. He married Carmelita and they are living on one of the South Sea Islands, where Hank is a missionary. He's awfully glad he took Econ, as it's helping him in his dealings with the natives. If you read the papers regularly, you should know that Tom Matsubara and Yoshio Yamada are fast becoming famous as generals in the japanese Army. Oh, yes, Urzilla is running one of the best beauty shops in town, and she and her husband are very happy. Alzina Azevedo is living with her folks and working in Adelaide Madrid's Mexican Restaurant, which is the most popular place in the town, and the food there is simply wonderful. l , I I lf!!-3' A? 're-s-4 'I -. af I p ,1fif.,,? - ' I i- --Q T F F air'