Stoughton High School - Yahara Yearbook (Stoughton, WI)

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CLASS OF '42 SPEAKING: Fa-te, ye who hath all- knowing power, reveal to us the story your crystal ball holds. FATE: I shall grant your request. If you will step forward with me to the day of February thirtieth, 1957-fifteen years hence-you will see printed in bold midnight-blue on the front page of your Courier Sub, the following story- HOME TOWN BOY MAKES GOOD Stoughton born Cookie Moe, noted scientist and literary figure, has been awarded the No-Buzzer prize for his great work and best seller, How lo Wiz: Friezzdr and Dispose of Garbage. fThis book of culture is the basis of a liberal education so one needn't put his eyebrows up on stilts at the title.j Spurred on by President James johnson, brilliant pro- fessor of mathematics at the Wagon City College fso reads the articlej, an assiduous committee labored on plans for a class reception in honor of this noted man. Assisting Prof. johnson on the committee were his fellow colleagues-Dr. Bigelow, a well-known authority in the field of paper- peddling and the art of lovemaking, Betty Wright, Dr. Bigelows devoted fiancee CBettv has had priority on his heart ever since high school daysj, and Editor-in-Chief Marie Anderson of the city's 'Esquiressf tShe won the Pushitzer award for somethingj The racket heard was not a Curtis bomber, no, nor Corbett's band-it was the jubilant class, cheering Cookie as he was borne into the Great Dining Room of the Hotel Kegonsa on the staunch shoulders of the burly Emerson twins. Simultaneously, june joitel jumped out of her shoes and directed the crowd in 'For He's a jolly Good Fellow.' Most prominent of all voices was Duck Gjertson's powerful bass. Then timorous Pearl Osland shyly suggested that Eddie G. recite his epic poem 'Gilbertson's Elegy to a Pansy.' This pleasant floral diversion was interrupted as head-waiter Carpenter attempted to hold back the great battery of reporters, photographers, feature men, editors, and service correspondents who had burst in. Prof. johnson quieted the clamorous crowd by calling attention to the cocktails. fShrimpJ Incidentally, for reasons of economy, the groceries were bought at the Chritton-jergenson Gro- cery, the milk supplied by-wanta guess?-Myrtle's own prize cows. The main discussion was given in a calm, restrained voice by Percy 'The People's Choice' Sveom, sub-representa- tive to the city council from the fourteenth ward. He man- aged to tell two jokes, and the members of the group were so polite-they covered their mouths when they yawned. Following his inspiring address, 'The Forced Ink Spots' -Aggie Nelson, Oddie, Ruthie G., and Little Art Sandsie 044 we gaze into the cfzgdial Lau, -gave their version of 'We Won't Be Home 'Till Morn- ing.' Arthur Ray carried the melody while the other three tried to take it away. The quartet was currently appearing with Millie K's 'Swing Cats' at the Great Dining Room of the Hotel Kegonsa. The Cats were a talented group in- cluding Adelaide H. whose interest, by the way, had turned from the classical cello to 'Slap That Bass'g Jane O. with her torrid trumpet, Betty Felland and the moaning sax, and jack 'Bean Stalk' Severson--general manager and only male member of the band. fThey play annually at the Fiddler's Contest.J The reception ended in hilarity and with gay cries of 'Velkommen' as Carol R. and Gaby A. breezed in late. FATE: Of some of the others who were unable to attend the banquet, I shall tell you now. Let us look into the magic crystal again: Donovan Sundby is pedaling around the country on his collapsible safe-t-bike taking orders for garden tractors and singing teakettles. Lacy, Hougan, Paulson, and K. O. are playing with the Cambridge eleven in the world series. The Four Wolf Men have, at various times, received offers to coach, but they refused, stating We wanna play ball!! Once they were boxers, but gave up that profession because they were not making hospital expenses. Doreen Rein is vocalist with the incomparable, but still unappreciated, Hanson Band. They have been traveling from one end of Dane County to the other but haven't yet gained sufficient fame to be contracted for Amundson's Hollywood. Doreen is swamped with fan letters but she doesn't know that Gene pays his band to write them. Ray Kravick and Richard Hanson are attending a con- vention of oil men at Houston, Texas. Ray is still a bachelor, although Paula and Richard took Aunt Fanny's advice to the lovelorn and heard wedding bells long ago. They honeymooned at Minnehaha Falls. Burns is managing Marian's fifth de luxe concert tour to Australia. That country has proclaimed Marian, the most eminent pianist of today, to be a second Paderewski. Accompanying the couple on board was Madame Berthay La Bennett, foreign secretary to the Cape of Good Hope. Betty Seamonson, Hattie Berkins, and Marian Hawkin- son publish the magazine, Beauty Hintr. Each issue in- cludes a list of do's and don'ts. Sample don't: Don't make his nice face ridiculous-use Washable Lipstick. Sample do: Do use Lily Bubble Soap-so clean it squeaks. FATE: The crystal ball now turns from the far corners of the world to important centers in and about Stouhton: 2 57 55- fi?

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we have to leave at ladt. IQJEAN THOMPSON . . . Heck, there are too many light: on Main Street. . . . Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Committee 3. MILDRED THORSEN . . . I agree with drzything you ray. . . . Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Philo 4. KATHERINE THORSON . . . I've 4 certain draw! from Dakota. . . . Entered from Mitchell, South Dakota 3, A Cappella 3, 4, Girl Reserves 4, G. A. A. 3, 4, Parrot 3, Prom Com- mittee 3. ELROY VIKE . . . lust me and my drum. ' . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. HOW- ARD VINDEDAHI. . . . He'll fllltl' 4 way. . . . ...W --. ...,--.wr .. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, reporter 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 35 D. H. I. A. 2. ELIZABETH WOOLF . . . Shea doing her part in developing Pan-American relaa fiom. . . . A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary-treas- urer 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, cabinet 3, 4, treas- urer 3, vice president 4, Operetta 3. BETTY WRIGHT . . . A Jaucy little red head. . . . Stu- dent Council 4, A Cappella 1, 2, Class Play Proa duction Staff 3, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary 2, cabinet 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, president 4, Philo 2, 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Class Vice President 4, Senior Honor Student 4, National Honor Society 4. L. Tuomvsox M. THORSEN K. THORSON E. VIKE H. VINDEDAHL E. WOOLF 1Continued from page 143 . . . A witznitzg way, at friendly smile, all in ull, a girl worth while. . . . A Cappella 2, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, cabinet 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 33 Philo 2, 3, 4, secretary and treasurer 4, Prom Committee 3, Senior Honor Student 4, National Honor Society 4. B. XWRIGHT EUNICE BRICKSON . . . l'ttl not hlzzrhing, it'.f jurt my red rweaterf' . . . Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 4. JAMES CARPENTER . . . I never think to .fend her pretty flou'err. . . . Class Play Production StaH: 3, Football 4, letterman 4, Basket- ball 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Club L.

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we Jee time futwze that awaild The World War II exerted a very great influence upon American life. The young captain, Sammy Moen, brought home a captivating little wife whom he met during the war. Sammy was of great service to his Uncle-Sam. Baldy Lee and Lloyd Iverson are getting accustomed to civilian life after having received their releases from the army. They were stationed on the coast at Atlantic City, and every time the tide came in they thought they were in the Navy! fOnce, Lloyd even suffered an attack of sea- sicknessj FATE: The study of the crystal now focuses on: Hank Thompson, who received world-wide fame for flying the Yahara. Not since Wrong Way Corrigan made his famous flight has any man been so renowned. When opportunity knocked, he really u'a.rzr'1 nervous but his knees trembled so that people thought his plane was doing the rhumba. Whitey Helgestad runs the 4:15 Sitting Bull between Lake Kegonsa and Stoughton. The engine purrs like a kitten, but his employers complain that profits have dropped two'hundred per cent since Whitey took over. He lets all his friends ride free in the coal car-a perfect example of highway robbery. QOne pal fell out, and he looked like an animated scare-crow., Two years ago Gertie took out a patent on her amazing formula for Everfresh chewing gum. Says Gert, If only someone had invented 'Everfresh' chewing gum when I was in high school, Rod and I would have had so much more money for other things-. Gertie, however, has gone deeply into debt as a result of numerous lawsuits involving damages claimed from Everfresh due to broken jaws, and loss of teeth and saliva. Sid Scheldrup, who manages the haberdashery, says no one is obliged to wear his clothes too often or keep them too long. His shop offers ultramodern styles and fads in dress-elaborate clothes for office wear, chiffon shirts for tennis, and all the other prevailing fashion frills. For awhile cars were not on the market, so Morrie Iverson changed his vocation and became a rodeo performer. FATE: Ah! The curtain between the present and the future is slowly closing but, scanning the faces on the magic ball, one can still faintly see: Mrs. Marybeth jasensky Claus Arneson Crosse Smith, who has just made an appearance in the Biggest Little City where she gave her famous recital on the subject, How the Hope Chest Idea Grew. Mikalo Anderson's quaint occupation during college days was peanut vending, but he is now a popular com- poser of modern jive and has created a hit- Irene. His Hour Waltz fills the air with sweet, exotic music. MJ all! Louie jordan has a large green house and factory on his four-leaf clover farm. He raises and presses four-leaf clovers and sells them to novelty dealers. carries her knitting around with her Arlene Groven h wherever she goes. She likes to have something to think about when she is Gail Guelson's talking. appearances on the stage at Albion, Brooklyn, and Stebbensville were highly acclaimed. It looked like a rise to stardom! So-Gail took her press notices in her hand and showed them to the manager at the Badger Theatre, who immediately got her a job in the Stoughton garment factory. Millie Thorson's interest in dogs has determined her career. She has founded hundreds of prefabricated homes for homeless dogs. Each home contains a library established by the Burrull Foundation of Libraries for Animals. Millie and JoAnn are professing to do what dog and cat fanciers claim to be impossible. The girls teach domestic pets to read. They also teach canine cosmetics Chow to tint pets' claws the same color as their owner's fingernailsl. Art Amundson lives in Idaho and grows potatoes. He says, It's not the Irish in me. Elizabeth Woolf, noted food economist, planned master meals for soldiers during the second World War, and she is still teaching human nutrition-balanced meals for the civilian population. Her Yummy recipes are brimming with foodrenergy. FATE: A last turn of the crystal reveals: Special offer! Natural, life-like, never-fade enlargements of snapshots, hand-tinted. Yours for only five cents and one Colored Crayon box top. fWhile they last.J Write to Ruth Kittleson, care of Colored Crayons, Department 100, Stoughton. Virginia Green, nose-for-news editor of the Esquiress, 'tis said, gets all her inside dope from Coach Wesley Skaar. Carol Natvig is running a patriotic nursery. Ever since the defense spirit reached the flower-seed industry, people have demanded patriotic flower gardens. Carol will send sample red, white, and blue morning glories, together with a free bulletin on The Latest in Weed Fashions of 1957, to all weed lovers. fMerely send in your name and address to station C.O,R.N.j FATE: Class of 1942-You have been permitted to trespass the forbidden hills and vales of the future. And I affirm -that whether these prophecies be a bene- fit or a loss remains with you to decide. As the un- tutored Indian would say, good or no good, according to the fruit it bears. Au revoir, Class of '42, my crystal ball bids me take leave of you. X-sf'-T 453 Ss 23