Waverly High School - Novel Yearbook (Waverly, OH)

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 Portrait painter, REX ZONNER, gave a shot demonstration of his skill, followed by a song composed by BEATRICE McNEAL, the well-known hillbilly folk-singer. VIOLET JAMES, president of the WCTU, explained her theory for preventing alcholism. From the business world we were honored by a speech on a typist's life by FRANCES RAPP; a secretary's, by RUBY PFIEFER; and a comptometer's, by ALICE ROSS. These girls were at present employed by the SCHWARDT ELECTRONIC CORPORATION. Danny, president of this company, gave a short talk about the newest developments in radar which had aided tremendously in the recent exploits of the Trans-World Airlines of which BUD DOWN ING was chief executive. Bud gave an account of the christening of his latest plane, The Pride of Waverly ; LEO FOSTER, who had piloted the ship on its maiden flight, gave a discussion on how to handle planes efficiently. Next, ALICE SPENCE gave a talk on jet flying. She was the first woman to fly a jet plane and had revolutionized the entire theory in women in aeronautics. Stewardesses DOROTHY FUL-SCHER and JUANITA HUGHES told of some of the experiences they had had on the many flights they had made. As they sat down, dinner was served. The main course was broiled steak cut in diamond shape, which was the brand of RAY DIAMOND'S Arizona ranch where only prime beef cattle were raised. The meal was prepared to perfection by Chef LEONARD CARTER, who was famous for his tossed salads. It was deftly served by waitresses BETHEL COOK and LA.URA KEATON, Misses Courtesy of '65 . After dinner, PAUL COOPER told how he had successfully staged the county-wide clean-up program for better living. County health doctor, MORGAN SHRADER, gave a discourse of his experiments which had climaxed in a cure for the common cold. Milliner ELINOR BROWN told how to attractively design your own hats. BOB CONLEY and KENNETH MOUNTS, skilled mechanics, discussed how to get the longest life from your automobile. Co-owners of a family clothing store in Waverly, MARY LOU HENKEL and PHOEBE CUNNINGHAM, gave a summary of how to tell quality clothing. Novelist DORIS TACKETT told about the writing of her most recent book, Memoirs of '50 , which had been published by the SCOTT AND SNYDER PUBLISHING COMPANY of New York. Floyd and Don then gave speeches about their new process of making paper from com stalks. Photographer JOAN LETTE had been so busily engaged filming the entire proceedings for news reels, that she was quite surprised to be presented with a contract from MGM to film a new movie. A class of successes—each had found his place in the world and gained recognition in it. I closed my newspaper, proud that I was a member of this outstanding class. DORIS TACKETT 1 21

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CLASS PROPHECy As I opened the Pike County Dispatch, the headlines jumped at me: CLASS OF '50 HONORED AT LUNCHEON. The class of 1950 was honored today at the Ionian Room of the Emmitt House Hotel. The luncheon was given by OPAL SEELING, owner of the Seeling Food Stores, to acknowledge the return of Columnist ED HARTMUS from his recent tour of Europe. As I entered I was astonished to see MARY KINNEY who had taken time off from her duties at the United Nations to attend the homecoming of her old classmates. She was busily talking about world affairs with NORMA BEEKMAN who had gained fame as a detective in the F. B. I. The entertainers were BILL BREITENBACH and his band, featuring singer GERALDINE LOCKE. As an added attraction the Metropolitan Opera stars, MARILYN WATTERS and ALMA JUNE SANSOM, had agreed to sing for us. They were accompanied by pianist WILMA HEIBEL. Among the crowd could be seen the officials of the city: Mayor BOB FARMER, Fire Chief BILL GILDOW, and council members, NANCY EVANS and GOLDIE EMRICH. County officials who had graduated in '50 were also present: Auditor ALFRED McCOY, Treasurer RODNEY LEETH, and District Attorney GARY STAHLER. At last when all were seated, Ed rose to make the opening speech. He gave an accurate account of his European trip, including a visit to the U. S. Ambassadress to England, WANDA STRICKLAND. As Ed sat down. Opal told us that the purpose of this meeting was for each to tell why he had chosen his particular field of work. She called on FRANCIS HOFFMAN, who had chosen to succeed Bob Hope because he did not like to work. He made so many sarcastic remarks about the high Markham taxes—JIM was now governor of Ohio—that Jim was forced to rise and defend his administration. Following his speech, ROMA NEWTON and RAY PATRICK told how they had become associated as a Broadway dance team . Opal now requested HARVEY WHALEY, the modernistic architect, to tell about his housing plans to eradicate the slum districts. He insisted that he would never have succeeded if it had not been for the aid of brilliant RICHARD MOORE, president of the American Medical Association. Richard declined his share of the honor until the campaign for social legislation, staged by VERNA TACKETT, Ohio's senior senator, was given just attention. Next were the educational representatives of the county and state. ANDRE SWIGER received top rating for his handling of affairs as president of Ohio State University. Coach MASON SMITH was given much credit for the Buckeye's gridiron achievements of the year, but he refused to disclose any of their techniques. Dramatic teacher at Rio Grande, ESTHER BAUER, told how to get more meaning from Shakesperian plays. DENNIS SNIVELY, superintendent of Waverly, gave a brief talk on his strategy of student discipline, and DON CARMAN, teacher of English IV, advanced some helpful hints on controlling seniors. 20

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WHEN WE WERE FIRST GRADERS! SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the senior class of 19S0, being in our usual state of mind, will our most treasured possessions to our unfortunate heirs. We will our most sincere appreciation to everyone who has assisted us in attaining this milestone in life. I, Wilma Heibel, do hereby bequeath my blond hair and little feet to Jane Beninger who I'm sure will appreciate both. We, Geraldine Locke and Roma Newton, will our small figures to Marlene Deacon and Patty Walters. I, Robert Conley, do hereby will my driving ability to Mr. Raidigar. I, Jimmy Markham, as I have no more use for it, will the school building to the Salvation Army. I, Alice Spence, do reluctantly bequeath my lipstick to Bernice Pollard. I, Alma Sansom, do hereby will my soprano voice to Ira Jean Martin. I, Opal Seeling, do willingly bequeath my knowledge of history and government to Mr. Caldwell. I, Doris Tackett, do hereby leave my tendency to argue any point to Donald Anglemeyer. I, Alfred McCoy, do hereby will my art of frustrating the teachers to anyone who will use it properly. I, Andre Swiger, will my love for blonds to Jim Ward. 1, Morgan Shrader, do hereby will my proud swagger to Ronnie Ridenour. I, Mary Lou Henkel, will my disinterest in boys to all the flirts of W. H. S. I, Robert Farmer, leave my job as manager to Jack Jameson. I, Goldie Emerich, will my big feet to Barbara Martin who needs a good foundation. I, Dennis Snively, will my part-time beard to Chris Wittkugle. I, Frances Rapp, leave my short stocky stature to Charles Annis. I, Ray Diamond, do bequeath my way with girls to my brother Don. I, Beatrice McNeal. willingly bequeath my weakness for hill-billy music to Dolores Martin. I, Rodney Leeth. do hereby will my happy times with Miss Vallery to Bob Brown. I, Marilyn Watters, do hereby will my blond hair to Ronnie Doll. 1, Elinor Brown, do will my earrings to Miss Vallery. I, Ed Hartmus, will my curly hair to Joe Markham. I, Paul Cooper, do hereby will my thick wavy hair to Mr. Donnelly. I, Violet James, will my chemistry book to anyone who wants it. I, Mary Belle Kinney, bequeath my crown to the next lucky girl. I, Don Snyder, will my accuracy in shooting to Dale Anderson. I, Alice Ross, will my unique hair styles to Barbara Thompson. I, Francis Hoffman, will my inappropriate remarks to Fred Lofland. I, Dorothy Fulscher, will my fascinating giggle to Gloria Bennet. 22