Villa Grove High School - Vade Mecum Yearbook (Villa Grove, IL)

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Class Will I, Dick Roberts, bequeath my position as soda jerk in the Rexall to any other jerk-er. I, Lavonne Rund, leave my wee small voice to Rosie Bosch. I, Marilyn Schroeder, bequeath my interest in Millikin men to any under classman who feels the need of an incentive to higher education. I, Harold Smith, bequeath my girl-catching red hair to Lynn Statzer. I, Louis Soliday, bequeath my quiet ways to Catherine Senters who needs them. I, Barbara Tay, bequeath my gift of gab to Norma McBride and hope it doesn't get her into any more trouble than it did me. I, Leslie Vandeventer, bequeath my 160 acres, 13 pigs, and a balky mule to the future farmers. I, Jackie Wacker, bequeath my excellent cookery to Doris Combs with the reminder that The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I, Billy Waggle, bequeath my Tarzan physique to Junior Soards. I, Mary Joyce Watkins, bequeath my technique in driving a Chrysler to anyone who is fool enough to use it. I, Nelda Rae Watkins, leaves to become Mrs. Mark Mitsdarfer. I, Don Watters, bequeath the right to be noisy in the study hall to Frank Thomas. . 1, Douglas Watson, bequeath my senior picture to the secretary of the Junior Class to be kept in their Archives of Great Men. 1, Mary Workman, willingly leave everything to the school. I'm though with it. I, Cora Bell Wilcoxen, do hereby bequeath my ability to be seen and not heard to Carolyn Cunningham. Now, classmates, don't think we are handing you a soak, Just laugh and take each as a joke. The above may seem to be trifling bequests, but we hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things, lavishly thrown away, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them and a continual reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal. And now, we do hereby set our hand and seal in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty. THE CLASS OF 1950

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Class Will I, Rose Marie Gilles, bequeath my many crowns to Mary Kay Robison. I, Tom Hancock, leave my ability to study for long periods of time to Monty Meeks so that he may graduate too, sometime. I, Eileen Happ, bequeath my artistic talents to Bob Crouse who en- joys drawing pictures. I, George Hillard, bequeath my classroom chair to anyone who wants it. I don't. I, Jim Jackson, bequeath the grease in my hair to Mr. Farrell to use in his Oldsmobile. I, Phyllis Jaeger, bequeath my great singing voice to Mrs. Hanson, who needs a good voice in her chorus. I, Joe James, bequeath my speed and deception to Stanley Condiff. I, Dale Jester, bequeath my wolfing license to Larry Livengood fGregoryJ so that he can have as much fun as I have had. I, Benny King, leave my position as head mule in Frankie Laine's Mule Train to Richard Pippin. I, Catherine Kraus, bequeath my bookkeeping ability to the entire Junior class. They'l1 need it. I, Wilfred Laley, bequeath my ability to play the cornet Chitting any and all notesj to Frank Curry. ' T I, Wilma Laley, bequeath my nearness to the ground to Mary Frances eter. I, Dorothy Mannin, bequeath unwillingly my love for speeches and oral book reports to Ann Livengood. I, Sue Ann Maris, am transferring everything to Charleston. I think I'll need it next year. I, Mary McClintock, bequeath my daily ride to school to anyone who likes to walk. I, Mary Ann Mitsdarfer, bequeath my presidency of F.H.A. to Mary Prosser who looks like a worthy candidate. I, Mary Etta Mooday, bequeath my four-year term as a cheerleader to Betty Elbs who already has a good start. I, Bonnie Payton, leave my advice, Always be a careful driver, to Miss Richmer. I I, Charles Pflum, bequeath to Dick Rund my ability of oneness in ove. I, Marguerite Pressly, reluctantly leave my friendships with the teachers to Joann Babb. I, Norma Prosser, bequeath my Florida Suntan to any anemic person. I, Ona Ransdell, bequeath my position as a dignified senior to Bugs Jester. I, Phyllis Reed, bequeath my distinctive style of hairdress to Cather- ine Senters. I, Imogene Riddle, bequeath my athletic talents fespecially in basket- balll to Verleen Rund. I, Bob Rieck, bequeath my sixth period siesta to Bill Wise so that he can keep up my good standing in Economics. fContinuedJ

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Previews oi Coming Attractions It seems like only yesterday since the smash hit Vade Mecum was presented. My, how time fiies! Here it is 1965 and much has happened to the wonderful stars of that production. Some of the group have remained in the movies. JOE JAMES has dyed his hair black and has taken over the role of the Durango Kid. WILFRED LALEY now plays the part of the Wolf Man. JANE FIELDBINDER has becom.e a famous stylist. Her latest crea- tion is a shatter-proof, spun-glass bathing suit. It is being modeled throughout the country by the professional model, ONA RANSDELL. MARY JOYCE WATKINS and MARILYN SCHROEDER are con- sidered the world's greatest piano team. Just lately they gave a perform- ance before a group of deaf and dumb orphans. IMOGENE RIDDLE and JACKIE WACKER are eminent doctors in Fairland in the Research Hospital for Dumb Animals. IRMA DUBSON is a society matron in Cooksville. CLIFFORD DRESCHER is making his fortune as a retailer of burlap sweaters. PERK CHRISTMAN and TOM HANCOCK have been chosen for judges at the annual Miss America contest at Atlantic City. NORMA JEAN PROSSER is one of the most promising entrants as Miss Hugo. GEORGE HILLARD and BARBARA TAY are a great success as a dance team called Spike and Tack. RICHARD ELDER has not been heard of for quite some time. They say he is still lost in the swamps searching for Chloe. BOB RIECK is now the coach of the girls football team in Camargo. SUE ANN MARIS is doing a fine job in her left wayback position and HAROLD DEAN SMITH is unsurpassed as waterboy. DICK ROBERTS is still in the drug store business. He now holds down the job as assistant clean-up man. GEORGE ELDER is recognized in the literary field since the recent publication of his new U.S. History textbook. It is all done in picture writing. PHYLLIS EVERSOLE has made millions since her new record album has been released. The classiest night-spot in town is TOM BOSCH'S Jive Joint. The main attraction is the great bubble-dancer PHYLLIS JAEGER. SMOKE JESTER and his quartet have just run Gene Trimble out of business in Newman. PHYLLIS CRAWFORD is the new dean at E.I.S.C. BILL WAGGLE is the honorary mayor of Hugo with STELLA BENNETT as his private secretary. LESLIE VANDEVENTER holds the position as constable. CContinuedJ