Westfield High School - Shamrocket Yearbook (Westfield, IN)

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THROUGH THE SVPER-Hl'M.XN MIND May 1, 1949. I say, Alice Louise, my sweet. do you remember what happened fifteen years ago to- night? asked William Irwin, internationally famed inventor. Really, one couldn't forget it, could one? I wonder what has become of all of our classmates of Westfield High School? By Jove, will you look here, Alice! William handed her the evening paper and in bold headlines she read, FLOYD COX AND TOOTS McKINZIE ROB NEW YORK BANK OF TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS, Former Members of Dillinger, Jr.'s Gang. Cashier, Robert Frost, Shot. Recovery Is Hoped For. How shocking! I do hope the rest of our class have fared better! We shall soon see, replied Mr. Irwin, with a mysterious air. He led her into his laboratory and pulled back a curtain revealing a large screen. I have just completed a new invention-a super-human mind, which knowis all, sees all, and hears all. When the switch is on, the mind functions. I now instruct the super-human mind to show us where the rest of the class of 1934 are. Flash-A little country home-Mrs. Geneva Pittman Clark trying to console Bucky, Jr., while baking biscuits. Flash-Red hot music, wine, and hotcgz chorus girls led by dashing vivacious, Betty fElizabethJ Washington. Flash-Max'y Ballard, renowned avlatrix being escorted down Broadway after having broken a new altitude record. Flash-A little cot- tage-Elda Plummer and Virginia Randall knitting over their teacups while two ca-ts purr placidly at their feet. Flash-California Olympic contests-John Haskett receiving the Shanghi trophy which is given to the world's fastest human. Flash-Virginia Mae Morford, safety-pin magnate, conferring in her executive office with a board of trustees. Flash-A studio scene-Louise Jessup, celebrated portrait artist, is painting the portrait of Philip Kendall, who has now surpassed Bing Crosby in radio fame. Flash-White House-Presi- dent Roy Leap giving a dinner for the members of Tammany Hall. Flash-Vienna Phil- harmonic Opera House-A rising young artist, Malcolm Bray, clarinet soloist, making his debut. Flash- -Beauty salon-Kathryn Overman, lifting the f.ace of Wilma Rogers, Holly- wood queen. Flash-Office of Secretary of State-Marcella Randall, giving dictation to her private secretary, Mary Burroughs. Flash-Dentist office in Westfield-Dr. Donald Casey now occupying the former office of Dr. J. N. Daniel. Flash-Hospital surgeon, James Wood, assisted by his wife and nurse, Mary Jane Jones, is performing a critical throat operation on Jacob Blasser, who strained his throat fifteen years ago while playing the part of Grand- pa Hardy in Senior Class Play, Skiddin.g. Flash-Jungle of Africa-Rebecca Wheeler surrounded by a group of natives listening to her inspiring speech on Feeding and Care of Children. Flash-Opal Marvel has gained the position of editor-in-chief of the West- field Booster. Flash-Rodeo in Dallas, Texas-Myrle Stroud, cowgirl bronco buster at- tempting to break the out-law horse, Dynamite. Flash-Modiste Mabelle Irene, formerly known as Mabel Leap, engaged in making the trousseau for Lucille New, fiance of the Duke Archlbal Knowitall. Flash-Hortonville-Donald Walker, attired in overalls, making his way to his barn to milk his contented cows. That's a ripping invention, old dear. Such wonderful careers. I know much of the credit is due our dear teachers that we had at Westfield.

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Cass Will We, the Senior Class of 1934, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make, declare. and publish this, our last will and testament, in order that we, departing from our school life in Westfield High School may justly and wisely distribute our treas- ures and interests among our successors and friends. Item 1. To the faculty we bequeath our kindest regards and good will. 2. To the Juniors. as a class, We will our undisputed dignity and exceptional ability to run a bluff on the faculty. 3. I, Malcolm Bray, president of the class of '34, leave to Max Wheeler, my dignity of manner, my place on the honor roll, and my six-feet of blonde loveliness. 4. I, John Haskett, vice president of the above corporation, will to Rex Johnson, my alacrity and speed in all enterprises. 5. To Doris Revis, I, Mary Jane Jones, Secretary of Class '34. bequeath my uncon- tested popularity for offices and my title of W. H. S. Personality Girl. 6. I, Jam-es W. Wood, financier for the seniors, leave my boyish appeal and my Wim, wigor, and witality in football to Victor Macy. 7. I, William Irwin, bestow on James Edwards my aggressive disposition and my winning ways with wimmin'. 8. My interest in the -sophomore class, I, Donald Casey will to Henry Bragg-with confidence that hc will keep it growing. 9. We, Roy Leap and Opal Marvel, bequeath our undying affection and devotion for each other to Lyndall Smith and Ruth Alice Roberts. 10. I, Geneva Pittman, regretfully leave to Charlotte Todd my chewing gum habit and unconscious rattling of the larynx. 11. In trust that they will serve her well, I, Myrle Stroud, bestow on Betty Furnas, my invincible composure and preference for brunettes. 12. To Louis Bender, I, Floyd Cox hesitatingly bequeath my exceptional ability to drive with one hand. 13. I, Wilma Rogers, leave my unassuming manner and athletic figure to Mary Ellen Wynkoop. 14. My raven tresses and coquettish glance, I, Mabel Leap, respectfully surrender to Leota Mae Rich and admonish her to use them carefully. 15. I, Louise Jessup, will my right to long and undivided interest in Arsenal Techni- cal Alumni to Dorothy Carey. 16. My flaxen tresses and resemblance to the Lily Maid of Astolat, I. Virginia Mae Morford, leave to Alice Gamble in hopes that she will guard them carefully. 17. I, Kathryn Overman leave to Esther Knight my exclusive beautician privileges for Westfield girls,-my culinary skill, and pleasing voice. 18. To Alfred Hinshaw, I, Philip Kendall, bequeath my magnetic personality and to Roger Dooley, I leave my unquestionable right to leading roles in Westfield High School Operettas. 19. My boldness and superiority complex, I, Alice Louise Wheeler, leave to Virginia Small. 20. To anyone who will cherish them faithfully, I, Robert Frost, will my ability to make speeches and A grades. 21. I, Marcella Randall, leave my wavy auburn hair to Virginia Statzer, who seems A to have a weakness for such. 22. My unrestricted claims to whistling and B excuses, I, Donald Walker, bestow on Lyndall Smith, who, I feel sure, will uphold them faithfully. 23. To the up and coming violinist, Martha Mendenhall, I, Virginia Randall, leave my musical talent and prestige. 24. I, May Ballard, hoping to enter upon the more serious pathways of life, leave in care of Beulah Taylor my flirtatious and fickle ways of high school years. 25. My ungovernable temper and my Carmel -friends, I, Mary Burroughs, bequeath to Mary Jo Blasser. 26. I, Melba McKinzie, will to Helen Mae Bauer my icy stare and indifferent manner. 27. My skill and reputation as a physicist, I, Elda Plummer, fondly bequeath to all Juniors in hope that they will provide inspiration for the physics instructor. 28. I, Elizabeth Washington leave my social prestige and prospective social en- gagements to Ruth Rayle. 29. My extensive vocabulary and literary ability, I, Jacob Blasser, humbly bequeath to Sure looks like it ought to be Lassiter. Well, I'd reckon. 30. To the poor little rich girl of operetta fame, I, Rebecca Wheeler, leave my ability to portray the devoted wife and mother role-for it seems Mary Rosetta desires a change.

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USKIDDINGH A Light Comedy in Three Acts. Presented by the Senior Class. The senior class play, Skidding, was presented April 20, 1934. The success was due to the untiring efforts of the director, Miss Kemp, and the conscientious work of the cast. Skidding is a fresh sincere picture of American family life, showing Marion Hardy, a modern college girl who falls ecstatically in love with Wayne Trenton just as a career is opening up to her, and the difficulties she has in adjusting her romance. Then there are the two young daughters who chose to marry before they finished their education and want to Come home to Mother at their first sign of trouble. Mother Hardy is so upset at the modern tendencies of her daughters that .she goes on strike in order to straighten out her family. Young Andy Hardy is an adorable adolescent lad with his first case. He keeps the audience in a gale of merriment with his humorous observances. Grandpa Hardy touches the heart with his absent-mindedness and his reminiscences about Grand- mag and the white satin slippers he makes for Marion to be married in. have a great deal to do with straightening out her love affair. Humor is blinded with pathos and a delicious- ly garnished philosophy makes Skidding more significant than the average comedy. The cast is as follows: Aunt Milly ............., Kathryn Overman Andy ........ ........ J ames Wood Mrs. Hardy ,... .... R ebecca Wheeler Judge Hardy .......... ...... J ohn Haskett Grandpa Hardy ...,...... ....... J acob Blasser Estelle Hardy Campbell . . . .... Mary Jane Jones Marion Hardy ........ Marcella Randall Wayne Trenton III ...... Phil Kendall Myra Hardy Wilcox .... Melba McKinzie Mr. Stubbins .......... ..... Do n Walker 1, -. We, the Sham-Rocket Staff, of nineteen hundred thirty-four, take this opportunity to extend our thanks and appreciation to our advertisers for their cooperation in the publication of this annual. e I SHAM-ROCKET STAFF Editor-in-chief .... .................................................... J acob Blasser Contributors ....... .... M alcolm Bray, Louise Jessup, Melba McKinzie, Mary Jane Jones Business Manager ., . ........................ ............................ P hil Kendall Assistants ................ .............. M ary Burroughs, James Wood Subscription Committee .... .. . Opal Marvel, Floyd Cox, Rebecca Wheeler Sponsor ............ . . . ......................... Gretchen Kemp