Truesdale High School - Cub Yearbook (Truesdale, IA)

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CIIIQI' Class rc IEC? It was in the early summer of the year 1969. I had just re- turned from a tour through England, when a great desire came to me to visit all of my old schoolmates with whom I had spent many years, especially the class of '48, The first person I inquired about was Berneice Demers only to find that she had become the only girl member of Carmen Cavellario's Orchestra as a guitarist. The next person I inquired about was Dorothy Luft. Such a time I had locating that lady. Let me tell you something--that damsel had changed her name 6 times in 7 years and then settled down to a quiet life In order to get South Dakota where I over the head of her as a music teacher. a glimpse of Connie Schroeder I had to go to found her swinging a mean-looking rolling pin husband, for it was half-past twelve and he had not the dinner ready yet. You wouldn't blame her, would you? The next person I located was my old friend Norma Spooner who lived in a stately mansion in Kansas. As I approached her house I was awe-struck at the sight before me, for there sat the dear lady on the porch, a white cat at her feet and a serene look on her brow. Who would have thought Norma Spooner would become a spinster? The shrill cries UAway with menu which came from a parrot on her shoulder seemed to please the lady as she smiled and nodded. In a little out-of-the way town near Housten, Texas where the train stopped for water I found Edward Schenatzki in a small but thriving business--yes the barber business. I talked with Ed and learned that James Brazel, another Senior of 'NS was in El Paso, but he declined to tell James's occupation which I was to find out for myself. when I arrived in El Paso the famous Rodeos were on, which I visited that afternoon. Here I found out the reason why Ed had asked me to come to the Rodeo and why he wouldn't tell me in what business James was employed. James was billed as the star rider and after the thrilling event he hurried over to talk to me. He told me the old Ford riding Broncs proved got a little tame Cin the Junk-Yard? and to be a more reckless way of living. The next stop I made was down in Mexico. Here I located another prominent member of the class of 'k8, Robert Meseck. It seems Bob had started to look for his perfect mate and ended up down in Mexico to get a gander at the gay Senioritas. while there he set up a small business--the donkey taxi business. I found that he accompanied his customers and entertained them on the way by his singing.

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From Mexico I went to California. After my long Journey I was finally at its end. I was going to stay here for a few days before returning back, so I decided to have my hair fixed in one of Hollywoods famous Beauty salons. On arriving there I was ush- ered in by the manager and top stylist. He looked very familiar, why sure, if it wasn't Clarence Bland. Who ever thought Clarence had the knack for fixing hair. But then Clarence always could work better with women for his surroundings. I soon found out and went away with one of the nicest permanents I had ever gotten. It was on my way back that I happened to look out of the win- dow when I saw a man running through a pasture after a son who ap- peared to have the wanderlust. As we drew nearer I recognized the man as Daryl Terrill who had married the lass from Rembrandt. Now, there was just one more senior, Merlin Davis, to see be- fore I had my mission completed. I located Merlin in Newell. Here I found him busily employed in the duties of a mortician at a huge funeral home. we visited for awhile and I found Merlin to be happy and content in his way of life. Nwell,H I thought, NTime works many changes in people. I'll visit the old school and see if it too has changed.n Here the change was even greater than in the famous class of 'N8. Gone was the old building and in its place was erected one which was of the latest and highest type of American architecture. Being interested in only the High School, I asked the Superintendent if I might see the building. He assented and the teacher in charge showed me through. On my tour I noticed the large auditorium and gymnasium. The wide halls and airy, well-equ1pped classrooms all delighted me so much that I went away satisfied to see such a lovely school for Dear Old Truesdale.