Waverly High School - Novel Yearbook (Waverly, OH)

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Senior Class Play “SPRING GREEN” Tuesday, May 14—8:30 P. M. Junior Class Play “EVERY FAMILY HAS ONE” Thursday, March 28—8:00 P. M. (Produced by Permission of Samuel French of New York) This new laughter-filled comedy by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements is the story of a boy whose father just can’t understand him, and of a girl whose mother understands her only too well. Interwoven are the problems of their young friends, and the romance of the boy’s father and the girl’s mother. CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance) Prologue..............................Jane Durham Nina Cassell, the young mother........Louise Moore Mrs. Rumble, the cook..........Norma Jean Claytor Scootie Cassell, a ten year old bundle of vitality .................................Blanche Rapp Mr. Putman, Nina’s invalid father....Earl Stickland Tony Cassell, Nina’s sixteen year old daughter.... ..................................Mary Jo Jones Pinkie Ames, interested in boy,s....Adaline Douglass Dunk Doyle, king of the high school wolf pack.... ........................................Pat Cool Bing Hotchkiss, interested in Pinkie......... ..............................Frank Armbruster Genevieve Jones, a flirtatious nuisance...... ....................................Norma Weber Major Todd, who doesn’t understand his son... .................................Dale Downing Newton Todd, shy, reserved, interested in earthworms.................................Bob Bland Eula Hotchkiss, Bing’s twin sister, Mary Jo Martin Dr. Luther Blodgett, scientist....Arnold Walker Officer Ryan...................................Bob Scott Billy, Scootie’s playmate..................Vincent Scott THE SCENES The action takes place in the living room of the Cassell house in Elmwood during World War II. Act I—An afternoon in early spring. Act II—Scene I—Three weeks later. Scene II—Two more weeks have passed. Act III—Scene I—Afternoon and evening of the same day. Scene IT—Curtain lowered to indicate a few hours elapse. PRODUCTION STAFF Business Manager............................Willard Wilburn Publicity..................................... ........Jennie White, Cora Cline and Jean Pyle Tickets...............Bonnie Rhoads, Betty Bauer Prompter..............................Doris Denny Decorators........Elsie Lightle, Margaret Looney Make-up.......Faye Jean Mahone, Velma Deacon Stage Crew.............................Jack Scott, Harley Cartwright, Orville Davis, Ivan Stulley Pages..........Marguerite Logan, Mary Wittkugle Ushers............Mary Colburn, Clara Schwartz, Jennie White, Cora Cline, Margaret Looney, Elsie Lightle, Bonnie Rhoads, Betty Bauer Director......................................Lenore Vallery ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Senior Class is deeply appreciative to all those who helped to make this class play a success. CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance) Penelope Reardon...........................Grace Jackson Laura Reardon.. .........................Florence Moore Mrs. James Parker......................Joan Weiss Essie...............................Barbara Cox Nana Reardon...................Edna Mae Hatfield Reginald Reardon......................Story Cool Marcie Reardon............................Margene Mercer Larry Reardon.................................Bob Martin James Parker................................Buddy Kennard Sherwin Parker .................Wayne Christman Lily Reardon........................Frances Ezell Todd Galloway................................Mont Landrum THE SCENES The action of the play takes place in the living room of the Reardon’s home in Femwood, a suburban town in New Jersey. Act I—An afternoon in May, about 4 o’clock. Act II—Shortly after dinner that night. Act III—'The next morning. PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Manager........4............Melvin Hines Property Managers, William Crabtree, David Dyke Ticket Managers...........................Joan Hartmus, Mary Rapp, Mary Potts, Kathryn Bauer nor Chandler, Virginia Robinson, Wanda Sharp Publicity ................................Eli- Light and Sound Technicians................. ...............-....Fred Fields, Glen Collins Prompters, Norma Jean Stubbs, Dorothy Lobdill Pages.........Dorothy Howard, Elizabeth Hatfield Curtain..............................Vernon Oyer Make-up ....................................... .........Nancy Cool, Loetta Ross, Albert Brown Director............................Mrs. Freshour Ushers........Tina Conley, Leafy Davis, Gladys Newson, Lenora Ford, Emma Mathews, Emo-gene Darst, Fritzi Miller, Kathleen Beekman Review of Senior Gifts Since 1931 1931— .Stage Scenery. 1932— “King Lear” by Edwin A. Abbey. 1933— .“Anne on her Way to the Tower” by Edwin A. Abbey. 1934— “The Great Spirit” (A Wall Hanging). 1935— Mimeograph. 1936— Electric Score Board. 1937— Equipment for Mimeograph, motor, stand. 1938— Public Address System. 1939— “The Blue Boy” by Gainsborough. 1940— .Sectional Davenport. 1941— Stairway. 1942— '$100 Bond; “Pinkie” by Laurence. 1943— $100 Bond; Arch for Stage; Slip Covers for Davenport; Flag and Standard; Phono Input. 1944— $100 Bond; “The Squires Story” by F. M. Bennet; Furniture for Stage. 1945— .$100 Bond; New Score Board; Part Payment on Rug for Stage. 1946— Mimeograph; Part Payment on Rug for Stage.

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PROPHECY “Would there be a chemistry test?” I wondered as I tried to concentrate on the book before me. But my eyes wandered to the window and rested fondly on the village of Waverly, peaceful and quiet, beneath a canopy of fleecy, white clouds. Then the possibility of a chemistry test broke into my thoughts and again my eyes went back to my chemistry book. But the thoughts of fleecy, white clouds remained in my mind and I felt my head nodding—nodding—nodding. Suddenly I found myself floating skyward to that fleecy white cloud without the aid of a chemistry book. And lo, and behold, I saw before me a large metropolitan city. Above this city in bright neon lights was the name, Waverly. As I approached the city, I was greeted by a fanfare of trumpets and the mayor who gave me the key to the city. As I accepted the key, I looked closely at the mayor and to my surprise I found it was none other than Orville Davis, one of my old schoolmates from W. H. S. As we walked down the broad avenue to the heart of the city, he told me I was to be a guest at the “Up-Snoot” hotel, run by Jane Durham, during my stay. As we neared the hotel an ambulance whizzed by with sirens screaming. On the side of the ambulance in bold letters was “Ccol—Die and Like-It Funeral Home.” We discovered that the victim was “Pete” Stulley. We knew that that old car would break down sooner or later. When we looked in on him later, we found it wasn’t so hal'd for him because he had a pretty nurse, Doris Denny, to hold his hand. We knew he was in safe hands because he was treated by the famous physician, Vincent Scott, who had earned the title, “Hack-Saw” Scott. On returning to the hotel I was welcomed by the hotel hostess, Mary Jo Martin. The bellhop, Dale Downing, carried my bags to my suite. I had no sooner entered than I heard the sweetest music this side of heaven. Being nosey as usual, I inquired as to where the music was coming from, and learned that a famous band was practicing in the apartment down the hall. Immediately upon hearing that it was Frank Armbruster’s “Dead Beats,” I strolled down to lend an ear. Just as I entered, the famous blues-singer, “Jo” Schwartz, began her song. She was aided by the “No-Tune” Trio, Mary Wittkugle, Betty Bauer and Blanche Rapp. Then I heard a trumpet that would make Harry James’ sound like sour music. The creator of this heaven-sent music was Stanley Hines. Returning to my apartment I found that the afternoon paper had arrived. Upon glancing through it I saw that Marguerite Logan had opened a new dress shop, bringing her models straight from Paris. On the society page there appeared a picture of Adeline Douglas’s new home at Lake White. She is using her newly acquired millions to see that a Republican president Is finally elected. I also notice that the editor of the “Whoop-and-Holler Press” was Willard Wilburn. I laid aside the newspaper as I heard the doorbell. When I opened the door I was surprised to see Jennie White, owner and operator of the “Get You Later Taxi Service. As we reminisced she told me about the new Mars-American Airlines started by Arnold Walker and Earl Strickland. Their largest transport is piloted by that handsome guy. Jack Scott. From what I hear, it is very pleasant to travel on this plane since the two cute stewardesses, Velma Deacon and Faye Jean Ma-hone, are there to make you comfortable. Jennie also told me that Bonnie Rhoads, an important F. H. A. instructor, had sent a display to the World’s Fair. A rival instructor is Mary Colburn, who is fast rising in the world of success. We decided to spend the rest of the afternoon shopping. At the best dress shop, exclusive gowns were being modeled by Louise Moore. We simply could not resist the temptation to buy. As we continued our trip down the street, we saw a sign reading, “The Bucy-Cartwright Garage.” Underneath was the motto, “If we can’t fix it, it can’t be fixed.” We now came to a movie where we saw billed, Norma J. Claytor and Bob Scott, in “Wolf Call.” It really is a howl. As a second attraction Bob Bland and Elsie Lightle were starred in their latest movie “Mercy! No!” We stopped at the Snip-Snap-and-Grab Restaurant owned and operated by Cora Cline and Margaret Looney. It was good to see them again. While at the restaurant we saw Jean Pyle and her husband celebrating their anniversary. After an afternoon delightfully spent seeing my old classmates we decided to go high-hat and go to see the opera, “Carmen,” with Mary Jo Jones in the leading role. It was beautifully done but as Mary Jo hit a high note I heard a ringing which sounded very familiar. Then it grew louder, and I aroused myself to the realization I was still in the study hall, the period was over, and my chemistry still not done. NORMA WEBER. CLASS WILL We, the class of 1946 of Waverly High School, do hereby make this to be our first and last will and testament. The following valuable personal bequests, freely and fully given, should be treasured as a continual reminder of the plenteous and overwhelming generosity of the class and the individuals thereof. We trust these responsibilities will be assumed promptly and bring important results. I, “Pete” Stulley, do hereby will some of my good-luck to Billy Scott. I, Velma Deacon, do hereby bequeath my ability to get shorthand to Kathryn Bauer. I, Cora Cline, bequeath my gift, to-like-people-without-jealousiy, to Alberta Brown. I, Arnold Walker, will a portion of my height to Danny Sehwardt. I, Mary Jo Jones, do hereby bequeath my love of studying to Mont Landrum. I, Bob Bland, will my curly hair to Coach Caldwell. We, Betty Bauer and Blanche Rapp, bequeath to Edna Mae Hatfield and Elinor Chandler our a-bility to quarrel. I, Faye Jean Mahone, do hereby will to Story Cool my towering height. I, Dale Downing, leave my big feet to Jackie Dixon. I. Doris Denny, do hereby sign over forty pounds to Richard Vest, who, I feel sure, will appreciate it. I, Clara Schwartz, do hereby will my fondness of moonlight nights to John Schwartz. I, Marguerite Logan, hereby leave by friendliness to Virginia Robinson. I, Jean Pyle, will to Richard Armbruster my seat in the band. I, Elsie Lightle, do hereby leave to David Sil-cott my Hollywood figure and blonde hair. I, Margaret Looney, bequeath my love of gravy to Jack Ferguson. I, Louise Moore, do hereby will my blush to Nancy Cool.