Rowe High School - Viking Saga Yearbook (Lakeville, OH)

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THE JUNIORS Altha Bates Dean Beckwith Dorothy Lewis Gordon Turner Louise Carey Clifford Osborne Dorothy Snow Duane Loomis Dorothy Cook Richard Olson Marjorie Tinney Arnold Mackey Pauline Kostura Robert Parker Geraldine Kennedy John Erickson Dorothy Holbrook Alex Elonen Clair Bunnell Mary Lu Torrence Howard Irish Jo Anne Wright Allan Ritari Lois Wallce Thomas Kantola Ethel Shuster Frank Fogg Dorothy Norton Kay Graff Pauline Cole Jane Hibler Catherine Cole Delores Davis Whither to go and what to bear with us; 19

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operator of the lighthouse at East Conne-aut Harbor and is doing an efficient job of directing the boats into the bay. Not wishing to interrupt Robbie’s exercises, I left him without too much delay and sauntered on my way. As my helicopter was still waiting for me, I climbed in and decided to explore the new metropolis, East Conneaut. My first burst of amazement came as I saw a huge neon sign which read “D. A. Fisher Red Flannel Manufacturing Co., Inc.” Seeking further information afbout this luxurious establishment, I went inside, where I met its manager who—to my astonishment—is none other than my old classmate, David Fisher. He confided to me the fact that he had discontinued holding hands with Georgiana during the depression of 1950. As Dave talked on, I learned that Richard Armstrong is the judge of this new metropolis. East Conneaut. He had been voted into the position by those who had heard him give those verbose talks in P. O. D. class and assemblies while he was still at good old Rowe. ‘Georgiana,” Dave said, as he couldn’t get her out of his mind, “ now working on a book entitled “The Gentle Art of How to Catch on to Jokes Readily.’ but is having much trouble selecting a joke she can understand to use as an example.” Evidently her old trouble with jokes is still a thorn in her side. Looking out the huge plate-glass window of David’s store, I noticed directly across the street a huge and very glamorous portait of Betty Grable Kezertee. This blond charmer attracted my attention to such an extent ohat I was forced to leave Dave and go admire her. Below the portrait, I noticed, was a notation—“Painted by Dora Zeppetella for Yehudi Menuin Philley, now B. G. Kezertee 's ex-, 'but still admiring, husband.” As I walked on down the street I noticed a familiar profile—its owner pecking away at a typewriter. Looking closer, I recognized Marion Braden, who is now official typist in the office of the “Jenny Renn Whistling Tea Kettle Co.” Marion told me of Eunice Hicks, the star student of our shorthand class, who is now in Washington as personal secretary to the president of our country. She also mentioned Gertrude Shumake Townsend who has gone back to England with her husband, George. It had been discovered by a close friend that George was the third assistant to the second assistant to the first assistant polisher of the king’s crown. Leaving Marion, I passed a new theater located on the corner of Furnace and East Main Roads. On a lavishly illuminated marquee were blazoned the words “The Marn Fable House.” Its latest show, “The Drums of Fisher Fu,” co-starred Evelyn Karal and the child singing prodigy, Frank iinatra Greenfield, Jr. Evelyn had just been chosen “Miss Gloria Jean Karal of 1954.” Speaking of the movies, Audrey Casablancr Kirkwood is also in Hollywood where she is a stand-in for Carmen Mirando. It so happened that she is just the size 3'2 ) to be used as a form for styling those three-inch soled shoes and flower pot hats which are featured by Miss Miranda. The second feature of the “Marn Fable House” is a new mystery thriller which was written by our talented, charming author, Carol Ward. The title of her sensational book is “Who Swooned Away My Llie, ’ a murder mystery based on the life and death of Frank Sinatra, Sr. Irus Kent had had the title-role, but because of his tardiness on the set every day of the first week, Ed Shumake had won the coveted role. Disconsolate over his failure lrus has taken to writing, and in one short week has produced a best seller entitled “Life Begins With An Alarm Clock.” As I reached the public square of East Conneaut, I was overwhelmed to see Evelyn Dalrymple perched on a soap-box. Coming closer I could hear her very stentorian voice chanting “This is it, this is it, just what you’ve been waiting for. Come closer—you can get all the nylons you want down at the Greenfield Hock Shop.” This announcement caused no sensation. Evelyn apparently hadn’t heard that the war had been over for nine years and that nylons are now a drug on the market. With disappointed taces the crowd she had attracted stole away. As I walked away with the rest of the crowd I noticed a sign over the very modern store I was approaching—“Wedgee Shoe Shoppe.” As this was the place to which Jean had sent me, I ventured in. Clerks are slow even in these advanced days, and as I relaxed in preparation for a long wait, my thoughts wandered back. Fond memories were among my recollections, but foremost in my mind stood the fact that the graduating class of 1944 is still essentially the same, and Conneaut, with all its modifications and improvements, is still the old home town. Yet fortune cannot recompense me better 18

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Junior Class History Fifty-five green little freshies enrolled in the ninth grade back in ’41 and underwent the tough routine of being initiated. During our first year in high school we sponsored a Valentine Party which the entire school enjoyed and toward the end of the year we entertained our own class with a wiener roast at Bliss’s cabin. Mr. Ward, newly appointed science instructor, was our home room teacher. We participated in various activities throughout the year, but our most outstanding was basketball. In this we place one boy, Richard Wheeler, on the varsity team. Officers who conducted us successfuly through the year were Richard Wheeler, president; Dorothy Cook, vice president; Altha Bates, secretary; and Marjorie Tinney, treasurer. , The next year we met again this itme in Mr. Hopper’s home room. Now we could breathe more freely, having been already “broken into” the peculiar high school routine. We choose to put on the Halloween Dance for our annual contribution toward school parties and in February we were host to the freshies at a party in the music room. We voted Richard Wheeler back into the president’s chair with Howard Irish as vice president, Dorothy Cook as secretary, and Bernice Hershey as treasurer. Many of us were represented in the school’s activities; namely, A cappella choir, Pilot Light, band, orchestra, basketball and baseball. ‘Forty-one students (having graduated to the second floor) enrolled last fall in the junior room. Many have left during the year but others have come to help to fill those vacancies. Miss Fritts, the new home economics instructor, was our home room teacher. Election of officers was held immediately. Howard Irish, last year’s vice president, moved up to become president with the able assistance of the vice -president, Richard Olson; the secretary, Dorothy Cook; and the treasurer, Marjorie Tinney. Robert Parker joined these students to represent our class on the Student Council. Our first big event of the year was our presentation of the play, “Watch Out for Spooks.” Those taking roles were Dorothy Norton, Altha Bates, Marjorie Tinney, Jo Ann Wright, Dorothy Cook, Delores Davis, Bernice Hershey, Ethel Shuster, Duane Loomis, Gordon Turner, Kay Graff and Alex Elonen. Miss Fritts directed iit Many participated in various activities: Richard Olson, Alex Elonen, Altha Bates, Gordon Turner, Howard Irish, Dorothy Cook. Marjorie Tinney, Jane Hibler, Lois Wallace, Claire Bunnell, Delores Davis, Mary Lu Torrence and Allen Ritari contributed their voices to the A Cappella Choir. Dorothy Cook, Gordon Turner, and Marjorie Tinney were comprised of those qualities which won them positions in the National Honor Society. Those bolding positions on the basketball team were Richard Chambers, Claire Bunnell, Fiank Fogg, Tom Kantola and Richard Olson who the following spring were accompanied by others to try their luck at the track meet. Thus brings to an end three successful years of work together and we hope next year will promise additional prosperity. 20 To liberty and not to banishment