Valley High School - Vall Ee Hi Yearbook (Fairview, IL)

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Glass Prooli ropnecij Here it is 1976, and as the nation celebrates its second century of success, we wonder what ever became of our old school mates of the class of '52, Valley High, and how large a part they played in that success. Tch, tch. They say such reminiscence is a sign of getting old. We certainly don't want that, so let's turn on the T.V. set for a news broadcast and confront ourselves with present-day affairs and problems. The very first thing we hear is the name of one of our classmates, Eldon Wilson, who has been promoted to the position of 1st vice- president of the T.V. network to which we are listening. Eldon is a news-cast specialist and has done great work in bringing the cor- poration's news-casts to be the best in the world. Nice going, Eldon. Now we have the commercial before the newscast. Well, heavenly days, look who sponsors this program. The Howard Roberts' reducing salon, with Turkish baths in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco. We would certainly like to see Howard now. Do you suppose he started the business for his own convenience? Now for some news. Goodness, that an- nouncer looks familiar. Well, no wonder, it's Jim Keefauver, who claims that he is a regu- lar patron of Howard's Turkish baths. Jim still has that familiar grin, almost like you could reach out and shake hands with him. First off on the news today we see that Virginia Peterson, personal secretary to Jack Martin, who is president of the Bank of America, has announced that the bank will for- ward a $2 billion loan to England. Ah yes, it looks like England is still expecting. Senator Marvin White announces that Congress has passed a bill permitting the con- struction of a dam on Spoon River between Maquon and London Mills, Illinois, and that the contract for building the dam has been granted to the Rock Construction Co., the largest construction company in Illinois, and owned and operated by our old pal, BILL Rock. Donald Sheckler, national president of the Farm Bureau, predicts a bumper crop of corn this year. Donald was a little corny at school sometimes, too. John Dallefeld, the famous stock broker and economist, predicts a slight raise in the stock market for the summer months. Lawanda Thurman, nurse for a famous dentist in Chicago, announces the invention of a painless, noiseless dentist’s drill. Ah yes, the world has been needing those for a long time. Marjorie Cannon, the famous botanist and president of the London Mills Orchards, Inc., claims that she has discovered a new fruit. It is a cross between peach, apple, pear, apricot and cherry. She has decided to call it the ''papae.” Nancy Masterson, the famous woman de- tective and crime expert, says that she has found a new method of criminal identification and is using it to track down the famous armed car robbers of 1949- They may get that case solved some of these days. Nancy Lindstrom, owner of the world's largest balloon factory, has discovered a new puncture proof balloon. It seems Nancy worked her way up from the bottom; she was a balloon tester when she started. We knew she could make good use of all that wind. Jim is signing off now. He gives way to the news of the world of sports, brought to us by none other than Firmon Melton, the modern-day Bill Stern. He opens the broadcast with the finals in the World Ping Pong championship matches and we hear that Ivan Combs has copped the title. Great work, Ivan. Mr. Pogue always predicted a brilliant ping pong future for you. Walter Platt and Charles Halsey, test drivers for Ford Motor Co., were the winners of the Indianapolis Speedway races with a car they designed themselves. I'll bet they never 11

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Seniors THURMAN, LAWANDA Wanda” Maquon At sewing she displays real skill. Her fingers seldom are quiet or still. chorus 2; G.A.A. 2, }, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. WHITE, MARVIN Ellisville A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Secretary 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Class Treasurer 2; Basketball 2, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Student Council President 4. WIDGER, BETTY Liz Fairview Betty in her quiet uay. Few words is ei er beard to say. Paper Staff 4. WIDMER, JOY Fuzzy ' Maquon We find no words to tell to you The fineness in this miss we all knew. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; Associate F'ditor of Voice 3; Editor of Voice 4; Secretary of Junior Class 3; Student Council 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Librarian 3; Chorus Business Manager 2; Class Play 3. WILMOT, LAUREL Stinky” Maquon Always trying to do her bit. By helping others as she sees fit. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Vice President 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Chorus 2; Paper Staff 4. WILSON, ELDON Fairview Still water runs deep 'tis often said. But there’s hardly a doubt Fddon’II be ahead. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3. WOLFORD, ROBERT Robbie London Mills When all is said and done, There is really only one. Class Play 3; F.F.A. 3, 4; Class President 2; Student Council 2. 10

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 Proi)L ropriecij ( continued ) thought they would get paid for wearing out Fords. Blout’s Globetrotters, headed by player- coach, Allen Blout, are making a one week appearance at Madison Square. Tickets are now on sale. Emma Rench has won the woman’s wres- tling championship of the world. She de- feated her opponent and won the title in a terrific bout in Madison Square Garden. Firmon signs olf and our next reporter is Joy Widmer who handles society and other news. She has become a second Louella Parsons. She announces that Rolland Howerter, the famous bass soloist, is giving a concert at Carnegie Hall in Radio City, New York. Among his many songs is a famous Spanish song which he will feature at his concert. It looks as though Mr. Babbitt's struggling hours of Spanish finally paid off. Good luck, Rolland. Robert Wolford’s famous dance band is now playing at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. He features Johnny Stevenson at the drums. Johnny is going to be a second Gene Kruppa. Robbie always did like Chi- cago hotels. Marilyn Morey and Barbara Luman have won their way to a high position in T.V. vaudeville. The girls have teamed up with their marimba and cornet. We wonder if Marilyn still plays the base drum once in a while too. Helen Nesbit has recently been acclaimed pin-up of the year by a joint committee from the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. She gives much of the credit to the great works of her artist, Clarence Cook, who has his studios in Hollywood. Berta Lou Conlon, the famous comedian, now has her own T.V. show and will probably soon be recognized as another Faye Emerson. All those corny jokes she pulls are products of Laurel Wilmot, her chief writer. Laurel was in good practice for a job like that. Joan Folkenroth has followed in her father’s footsteps, at least partly. She has be- come a hair stylist and is one of the many hair stylists pushing the idea of cru-cuts for women. Lola Marlette is now giving Paris some- strong competition from Fairview, Illinois as she continues to rock the fashion world with her remarkable creations. Maybe it is Marilyn Cox, Lola's model, who puts over the clothes. Lola’s creations go on sale first at Barbara Doubet’s shop in Peoria, Illinois. Phyllis Bauman wins an Academy Award for her brilliant performance in the recent pro- duction of Dimples.’’ She gives much of the credit to her director, Don Bai l, and her hair stylist, Jo Ann Baxter, who followed the example set by her mother. Mary Alice McMahon, the famous cos- metic producer, who invented ’’Morning on Long Island perfume, announces another smash hit. It is called Corral-No. 5. Marian Dancy, head of the English de- partment at Valley high, claims she has dis- covered a way to make English classes ten times less boring. She doesn't say whether she means for the students or for the teachers. Joan Burkhead announces that she has de- veloped a new hair dye. It is especially ef- fective on red-heads. Why would Joan invent something like that? Betty Widcer, the world renowned in- terior decorator, has started new fads in interior decorating when unveiling her work done on several Fairview buildings. Joy closes her broadcast with a word from the sponsor of her part of the program, the Putman employment agency, owned and op- erated by Phyllis Putman, and specializing at finding jobs for secretaries. That's Phyllis, always helping someone. That broadcast didn't help that longing for school days any. It seemed to have something in it about every one of our old buddies of the class of '52. It seems as though they all had lots of good luck and we are sure that no one could be more deserving. 12