West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

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erffulfp Dear Ruth, I was sorry to learn that your missionary work in China kept you from attending our class reunion. I'm sure you would have enjoyed it as it proved to be quite a success. Our old school chums, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greene fthe former Dot Borgerj, generously offered to let us meet at their famous Greene-Dot Circus. Arriving early I saw none other than Richard Hamilton feeding his lions. lt seems the famous lion tamer takes no chances of his lions being hungry when he enters the ring. His wife, Margaret lkobinettej Hamilton, was also a member of the troupe as she guarded the lions while Richard slept. My visit with the Hamiltons was interrupted by the arrival of Don lOzzieJ Garland, the movie director at the We- Film-Um Studio. He brought some of his stars to practice their routines before the remainder of the class arrived. His ballet troupe was composed of Bob Garland, Marshall Manning, Jack Parks, and Jack Strader. Their frilly skirts and tight satin pants done in pastel colors showed off their hourglass figures to perfection. They were certainly breath-taking. Vaugh lDonl Rowland was running through Racing With The Moon . The real star of the show, however, was John Bush, the Van Johnson of '58, and believe me, Ruth, his freckles are much cuter than those of the '48 bobby-soxer idol. Jack Wickline, the costume designer for the circus, was inspecting his latest creations, when he was interrupted by Roxie Scarborough. Roxie, who has stumbled onto some magic reducing pills, is now a famous T Model. Dale Robinette, who is modeling at the same agency, was wearing the latest thing in sport shirts - cape sleeves and lace trimming at the neck and shirt tail. At the pop corn stand l ran into Mr. and Mrs. John Krull llorrine Bushl, who are now proud owners of their own ranch in Texas. They were talking to an old class president, Paul O'Reilley. Paul has had to endure quite a disappointment as he has been unable to accomplish his lifelong ambition of being a mortician. He has had to be content with the next best thing - a grave digger. I was pleased to learn that he had not met any of our old school chums in his work. I met Doris Proffit Mclntosh at the merry-go-round. She was buying tickets for her ten children, which included two sets of triplets. , Flora Mae Morton, who is now happily married, was also buying tickets for a group of little RED-headed boys. She would not disclose to me as to whether the boys were her own or her neighbors'. A huge crowd was collecting at one of the attractions and so being nosey I ioined the group. The Shady Lady and Her Shadows were performing for the group. Shirley Givens has certainly raked in the profits as the Shady Lady and Her Shadows, which include Bernice Allen, Jackie Critzer, Jerry Jo Freed, Anna Olwine, Alice Shell and Mary Zennie are not exactly starving. Bob Warner, the famous Burlesque comic, nearly succeeded in stealing the show. Standing next to me during the performance was Virginia Baxter. Virginia, who never seemed exceedingly bril- liant in science, is now a second Madame Curie. Her latest contribution to American womanhood is a solution, Gold- en Future, which is guaranteed to make a glamorous blonde out of any plain Jane . Jim Stevens, the artist of the class of '48 , is designing a label for her product. As I left the tent and entered into the bright sunlight, a glare of light nearly blinded me. The glare was noth- ing else but a reflection from a pair of fabulous rubby-studded eye-glasses. Upon closer observation, I found the wearer to be J. A. Franz, the noted optician. He was talking to Ronald Feverston, who was giving off a little light of his own from a huge diamond ring on his finger. Ronnie has been quite successful in the diamond cutting busi- ness ever since he hocked his wife's engagement ring. Suddenly l heard the words from somewhere near, ls there a doctor in the tent? Upon arriving l found Bob Hicks lying on the ground overcome by fatigue. Bob, who makes his living as a mattress tester, was unable to en- dure standing any longer. It seems the only doctor in the tent was Dr. Paul Shade, who was not well-versed on such cases, being an obste- trician fbaby-doctor to youj. Paul, who has always had a way with babies, is finally making it pay with the help of his nurse, Betty Downs. Hiram Atkinson, the town reporter, was on hand to scoop the story with the help of his photographer, Billy Marshall. In the midst of the crowd was Dot Humphrey, accompanied by Pat Link. Dot, who has been married four times, was asking for advice from Pat, the noted marriage expert. Pat advised that a wife must be well-groomed at all times. She suggested the use of Al-don Cosmetics. The Al-don firm is owned and operated by Al Stockert and Don Starnes. Pat told Dot she should make an appointment with Jackie Simon, the firm's business manager. One of the most pleased customers of the Al-don firm is the graceful Ski-'left RUII1 l'lGlI1eS- At a safe distance from the crowd I spotted Earl Baker IGlllih9 rhosr serl9UslY ro Bertha Wrlghr- Earl, Wl10 is a struggling song writer, had asked Bertha to plug one of his songs for him. He had heard she was connected with Carnegie Hall. What he didn't know was that her connections went no farther than the scrub bucket-she being a scrub woman. ln her dilema Bertha entered the fortune teller's tent 79 have her rorruhe 'old BY Joan WeldY- Cn my way 10 llqe big feng l pqgsed Q l,ocly.l:,ulldlng exhibit. The builder of bigger and better muscles was the once small Billy Newburg. Two of his most promising PI-'Plls were Jrmh Miller and Delores Morris- Through his expert training, they have mastered the art of wrestling. l would like lo have seen ll-lem flex lheir muscles buf Marvin Scothorn, the absent-minded English professor, was calling everyone to the big tent. A two-ring performance Was Scheduled end MUrVlh Was effing Us rlhg muster. l had hardly been seated when the show started. ln the first ring Cdr' Pearson was hs-'sllY sh0Plr'9 9lC'ss into odd forms. Carl las you couldn't possibly forgetj was alW0Ys PrelrY Wh dY and is 'WW making U rorh-'he Us U glass blower. P. J. Throckmorton was the center of attraction in the second ring. P. J., who was always good at slinging the bull, has acquired great skill as a matador. He entertained us with a short act. The grand finale came when Smiling Dick Stotts, the Fearless Fosdick of the Air, performed a daring feat. Smil- ing Dick was to spin through a flaming hoop suspended high in the air by radar. As Smiling Dick walked to his place, the notorious gambler, Norman Lucky Rice, was laying odds that Dick would not survive. Friends of Dick were more than willing to cover all bets. l covered my eyes, having a weak heart, and it wasn't until the feat was over that l learned of the outcome. Although I wish no hard luck on Lucky, I was glad to learn that he had lost all bets. I hope that you have enioyed the account of this class reunion as much as I enioyed attending it. Your friend, SIBYL HAYES

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Richard, a class romeo who gets around Margie is the best he's found. Sibyl is so modest and sweet Our admiration for her is complete. Bobby Hicks soon will be A member of the U. S. Navy. Dorothy wears a diamond, you know After commencement to the altar she'll go. Johnny is tall and blonde And of Lorrine is very fond. Pat Link is really hep And at cheerleading she's full of pep. Marshall Manning is always studying Toward a career he is plodding. Bill Marshall is a very quiet gent Time with him is time well spent. Joan Miller hangs out at the Burg Many rumors of romance, we've heard. Dolores Morris is good at the seams She'll surely win the man of her dreams. Here is Flossie and you'll agree She's really a clown, if you ask me. Billy Newberg is a little guy But he still gives the girls an eye. Anna Lou Olwine has a funny yen She goes steady with all the men. Jack Parks always seems quiet But when in a crowd, he raises a riot. Carl Pearson always steals the shows When acting in plays as everyone knows. Doris Proffitt now is her name, but in a year To Mrs. Bill Mclntosh it will be changed. Paul O'Reilly is a lot of fun As president, a good job he's done. Norman Rice was on the beam When he played on our football team. Dale Robinette is light on his feet When he goes to the track meet. Margaret Robinette is a cute little lass She likes Richard in the Senior Class. Don Rowland doesn't like his studies He plays hookey with his classroom buddies Roxie is the girl we'll never forget For a pleasing personality and ready wit. Marvin Scothorn, as you probably all know ls forever on the go. Paul Shade thinks typing is a bore He'd rather work in his father's store. Another classmate is Alice Shell Who at bookkeeping does excel. Jackie Simon is considerate and sweet ln shorthand she is hard to beat. Donald Starnes isla swell athlete In baseball he can't be beat. Jimmy Stevens, we think is swell As chief editor he did quite well. Al Stockert is liked by everyone With him there is always lots of fun. Now we have Richard Stotts With all of us he rates as tops . Jack Strader usually known as Tate ls a football player of first rate. P. J. Throckmorton would like everyone to know He's little but mighty as the saying goes. Bob Warner, you guessed it right ls the lad who is very bright. Of Jack Wickline l'm sure you'll find He has a very musical mind. Ruth Wickline is looking ahead To the day she'lI be wed. Blonde and fair is Bertha Jane Wright With her singing she does all right. Last but not least of classmates many Is a pert little gal, Mary Zennie. To our classmates, faculty too Happiness, good luck to you Now we find it's time to leave We're Joan Weldy and Jerry Jo Freed.

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' Gm' erm of iw For five long years we Juniors have been rehearsing for our major role as Seniors, and we now feel confident that our performance in the starring role next year will be suc- cessful. With John Throckmorton, Gerald Knight, Jack Combs, and Marilyn Johnson as our officers this year, we have worked hard and with good results. Our husky lads have contributed much to football, track, basketball, baseball, and golf, while the girls went out whole-heartedly for intra-mural sports. Our more talented members gave generously of their time and effort to A Case of Springtime , our class play. The class is also well represented in the music department. We have members in the band, orchestra, chorus and girls' glee club. With hard work on the part of all concerned the big event of the year, the Junior-Senior Reception, was a great success. With a bow to Miss Ruth Adams, our Junior adviser, we are now ready to take our places in the spotlight.