Stonington High School - Stony Echoes Yearbook (Stonington, IL)

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He is thrown into the back of a station wagon. After a short ride they arrive at the lodge. He is unsuspectingly carried in with the luggage and locked in a guest room. Dr. Allen quickly concludes that he has been kidnapped by foreign agents wishing to acquire his valuable secret formulas. Unknown to Dr. Allen, however, his kidnapper was none other than Lonnie Stivers. Lonnie has been hired by Suzanne and Nedda to abduct the doctor. Due to his eccentric behavior, he would not attend the class reunion being planned by Nedcla and Suzanne, that is, unless he was persuaded to attend. Also on the way to the lodge are Joyce Hodges, Ruth Nation, and Brenda Whitlow. These girls are, coincidentally, working for the same newspaper. Joyce is dabbling in astrology, Ruth is writing advice to the lovelorn, and Brenda is a fashion reporter. Tom Marucco is there for business as well as the reunion. He is a member of the Secret Service and has been assigned to safeguard Operation S. Kenneth Spires and Minor Dishon arrive from their nearby experimental Hampshire Haven. Theirs is the largest hog farm in the world. Tom Watson, now an important executive at Universal Motors in Detroit, has taken time off from designing the Wonder Car. This car is equipped with radar and is positively guaranteed to stop at all rail- roads. Unfortunately Joann Stout could not be present. Joann runs a girls school in Florida and could not leave her girls. Charles Grant could not leave his store in New York, which specializes in space equipment, due to the recent increase in business. This also explains the absence of Patricia Everlen, who is Charles' head clerk, and Kent Clark who models cosmic ray-proof vests in Charlie's store. Jerry Spcikard and Mack Smith are now quite famous court reporters. Their training in shorthand became quite valuable. The three-day reunion turned our to be quite a success. However, it was a little sad to say goodbye once more to all the old friends from S.H.S. ln case you're wondering--the launching of Pluteria was can- celled indefinitely. It seems Tom Marucco wasn't up to par and there came about quite a mix-up in Dr. Allen's formulas for atomic fuel and Dee Ann's pizza recipes.

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Senivr 611155 Prophecy In the western part of our great nation, in the year 1970, the years of scientific research and the result of much effort are being combined for future use. The long-awaited event is the launching of the first artificial planet known as Pluteria. As Operation S fsuicidey un- folds, the lives of a great many people are afflicted, we mean af- fected. The scene is the Mt. Adams Atomic Research Center named after the famous atomic physicist, Bob Adams. News of the launching of Pluteria was released to the national presses by General Roger Coffey, the commanding officer of the re- search center. It has also been revealed that a long-time friend and a valuable co-worker at the center, Captain Ronald Taylor, will man the artificial planet in its outer space position. qThe Captain did not volunteer for this task.j Meanwhile,at a nearby mountain ski lodge owned by Nedda Moore and Suzanne Swigert, guests are flocking in from far and near to witness the history-making event. Carol Ware was the first person to arrive. Carol is now an internationally known figure in the field of fashion. She designs hats in Paris. Her award-winning creation re- sembled the Eiffel Tower. Next, arrived the former Cleta Wiseman, now the wife of a Texas oil tycoon. Her arrival is immediately followed by Dee Ann DeMichael. Dee Ann is the proprietoress of De- Michael's Pizza Palace near Niagara Falls. Working at the lodge is the entertainment world's latest singing sensation, the one and only Lonnie Lincoln, formerly known back in a small town as Lonnie Stivers. Lonnie's great talent was discovered by Suzanne . . . and Nedda. Also the world's ski champion, Betty Hodges is present as the lodge's ski instructor. Meanwhile back at the Center, under the cover of the darkness, a mysterious form appears at a laboratory window. He is watching the eccentric scientist, Doctor Jarvis Allen, preparing secret formulas. As midnight approaches, Dr. Allen finishes his work and begins to leave. As he leaves, he is attacked and carried off in a laundry bag.

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Smizfr Hass Will We, the Seniors of 1958, being of small body and no mind, declare this our Last Will and Testament. To the Board of Education and Faculty, we leave peace and quiet. To the Juniors, our good habits and behavior. To the Sophomores, we leave our grades so they may improve them. To the Freshmen, we will our ability to get along with each other. I Bob Adams, will my smiles to Roy Sims providing he uses them to a good advantage. I, Jarvis Allen, will my hot rod driving to Gene Hurelbrink provided he keeps my reputation. I, Kent Clark, will my manly physique to Cecil Chesser. I Roger Coffey, will my flat top to Coach Dettro. Then maybe the girls will notice him. I, Dee Ann DeMichael, will my quietness to Carolyn Schowska because she needs it. I, Minor Dishon, will my 'bold' manner to Wayne Dortch who, although he doesn't need it, will fully develop it. I, Pat Everlen, will my Social Studies to no one. I, Charles Grant, will Aggie to the hoot owls. I, Betty Hodges, will my freckles to anyone who will take them. I Joyce Hodges, will my intelligence to Deloris Downs so that she may get on the honor roll. I, Tom Marucco, will my basketball suit to Phillip Beck providing he grows taller. I, Nedda Moore, will my ability to play softball to Carolyn Rufty if she promises to strike out every other time. I, Ruth Ellen Nation, will my car to anyone who can afford to buy gas for it. I, Mack Smith, will my horn to anyone who thinks they are windy enough to blow it. I, Jerry Spickard, will my talking ability to Richard Myers if he asks at least five questions in each class. I, Kenneth Spires, will all my old girl friends to the freshman boys. I Lonnie Stivers, will my whiskers to Fred Letcher providing he shaves only once a week. I Joann Stout, will my diamond to anyone who thinks they can get it away from me. I, Suzanne Swigert, will my sore toes to Miss Morrissey providing someone steps on them at least twice a day. I, Ronnie Taylor, will my ability to get along with teachers to Jim Colbrook. I, Carol Ware, will my ability to go steady for at least a year to Nancy Allen. I, Tom Watson, will leave quietly and peacefully. I, Brenda Whitlow, will my red hair to Susie Buis if she promises not to get it cut. I, Cleta Wiseman, will all my aches and pains to anyone foolish enough to take them.