Westfield High School - Shamrocket Yearbook (Westfield, IN)

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M010 QC? April 1, 1956 DEAR DIARY: What a day! I found out so many things about my class-mates and some are astounding. I started out around noon today to do some shopping and stopped in at Joe's Jive Joint for a little snack, and who should the head waitress be but Jeanette Harvey. While I was talking to her I saw Jane Brigham doing a ballet dance, and she was billed as Sarah from the Sahara. After she had finished her dance she came over and sat down by me and we started talking about old times. She told me of Mary Lou and Donald and how they had been married and are now raising Daisies some- where in Wymoning. Donald has gone all out for wood-chopping, which we had expected. After a few minutes I left Joe's Joint and thought maybe I would go to the circus. Diary, you may not believe this but it's trueg as I entered the circus there stood Don McMath, who was now a clown and stood at the entrance blinking his eyes at all the pretty little girls. I couldn't stop and talk to him then, so I went on inside to see the show. This is too good to be true. The first act was an aerialist trio consisting of Jean Smith, Betty Tullis, and June Millikan. I had to look several times at my program to make sure it was they. The act was good even if Jean did fall a couple of times. The best act of all was theanew Dareflj Devil of all times, now known as Lucky Purciful, who took Lucky Teter's place. Yes, it was the same John who thrilled the girls with some of his Dare Devil tactics back in 1945. After the circus, I thought I would try to talk to Mac for a minute. I weaved my way through the crowd and finally found him. Boy, it sure was good to see him after so long a time. He told me that he saw Evelyn Myers, Velma Lee, and Clara in Hollywood a couple of weeks ago and-brace yourself, Diary-Evelyn Myers is a dietitian and is now work- ing on Kate Smith and Lou Costello. He said that Velma Lee was writing tragic plays for Mr. Zanuck, and Clara Weaver is chauffeur for W. C. Fields. The crowd had finally cleared out of the Big Top so I said goodbye and started my journey home. After arriving home I picked up the Daily Bugle and started to read. On the front page was a picture of Evelyn Randall,.who was now the private secretary to the President of the United States. I then turned to the society page and finally found what I knew was going to happen all the time. It was the announcement of the en- gagement of Judy and Jim. They are going to marry and settle down on a farm near Hortonville. On the next page were the shows and radio programs. The first thing I noticed was that Geraldine Ballard was now John's Other Wife on the .Ylaoot Him At Dawn program over station B-A-N-G. But that's not so unusual, is it Diary? I also noticed that Francis Etheridge was now taking poor man Sinatra's place on station K-O-R-N. I always did think he had a good voice. Ha! I-Ia! Then I turned the page, and there was the Sports section. Jim Watson had been selected as head football coach at U.C.L.A. I also notice that Ben Neiman and Chester Roberts had started a sports column and were givingJim and his team a good buildup. On the opposite page, in the advertisement section, I noticed that Connie Woerner had gone into the auto business. He specializes in Model T's. I was then interrupted by the telephone, and it was Vicky wanting some advice on what to give Robert Jr. for the colic. She also said that Nancy Jackson and Lois Brookie were army flight nurses and were flying from Tokyo to Guam. Say, that Brookie girl sure gets around naw. Well, I think I'll quit and go to bed. I've had a very exciting day. I hope tomorrow wQn't be quite so tiresome. Goodnight, Diary Dear. P.S.-But Diary, we did have some wonderful times back in '46. 7

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Cfaaa Maier? The Senior Class of 1946 began their struggle for their education under the tutor- ship of Miss Shaw. The class then consisted of about 35 energetic young brats. During the next six years we picked up a few here and lost a few there. Nothing much exciting happened until we entered junior High, where Mr. Carson was principal, ably assisted by Mr. Gamble, Miss Sheron, and Miss Mendenhall. Our Junior High career may be brought to a climax when all but one boy was sentenced to a day in the office for writing notes. At last we entered that glorious place called High School, which we had heard so much about. We also realized that two-thirds of our journey was complete. We selected Mr. Pahmeier as sponsor, Don Day, president, Velma Lee Moon, vice-presi- dent, Vicky Roberts, secretary, Ben Nieman, treasurer. Our first semester party was a weiner roast at Mr. Pahmeier's home. The other party was at the home of Martha Stubbs. It was during this year that we had the honor of being the first Freshman class to win the Scholarship. Beginning our Sophomore year we chose Mrs. Brown as sponsor, Don Day as presi- dent for another year, Martha Stubbs as vice-president, Francis Etheridge as secretary, and Elmer Hall as treasurer. Our first party was a chili supper and a hayride. The chili was good, if you like it burned. Another eventful party was held at Clara Weav- er's home. We had a scavenger hunt around their farm, after which we indulged in wading in the creek and plodding around in the mud. Ourjunior year was quite an important one. We set a high goal for making money to sponsor a nice reception at the Riviera Club in honor of the Class of '45. One of the ways we made money was selling pop-corn, cokes, and anything else we could at the football and basketball games. Another way we made money was by presenting our class play, The Profeuor Proposer, directed by Miss Stahl. For this year we selected Miss Stahl as an excellent sponsor, Connie Woerner as president, Chester Roberts as vice-president, Vicky Roberts as secretary, and Martha Stubbs as treasurer. Finally we came to our last and best year of all. Again we selected a sponsor, Mr. Pahmeier, to guide us through this glorious year. Our class oflicers were Connie Woerner, presidentgjeanette Harvey, vice-president, Vicky Roberts, secretary, Francis Etheridge, treasurer. We immediately started work on our annual and an enthusiastic interest was taken by all. Our party was at Mr. Pahmeier's. It was a slightly delayed Christmas party. We regret to leave dear old Westfield High School, but we know that the knowl- edge which we have gained can be used in all our various occupations in the future. 6

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1, I I I I 3 7 3 Cf.-usa of 1946 Geraldine Ballard, will my bunny hop to Trudy Fields. Jane Brigham, will my ability to handle a station-wagon to Allen Walker in order that he may help settle the transportation problem for the girls. Lois Brookie, will my ability to look interested in class to Darel McKinzie and Richard McDole. Donald Day, will my manly stature to Charlie Firestone and Russel Moran. Francis Etheridge, will my race with the first period bell to the person who thinks he can win it. I, Judith Harshbarger, will my big feet to Warren Stewart and hope that he may get around as much as I did. I, Jeanette Harvey, will my height to Bobby Gamble and Arnold Roberts. Please, . . . ' boys divide it. I, Nancy Jackson, will my ability to get everyone's lessons to Rosamond Barker and Lyle Howell. I, Don McMath, will my position as captain of the football squad to Bob Day, Jack I, Woods, and Jim Ewert. May the best man win! Mary Lou McKinzie, will my laugh to Dale Beck. I, June Millikan, will my quietness to Joyce and Joan Woerner. Ah, peace! I, I, I, I I, I I I I I I I 7 7 Velma Lee Moon, will my ambitious character to Geraldine Smith and Marjorie Doty, and my interest in Raymond M. to no one. Evelyn Myers, will my giggle to my little sister, Winifred and to Deloris Russell. Ben Neiman, will my sleep in study halls toJim Harvey, who stays out late enough and is brave enough to chance it. ,John Purciful, will nothin' to nobody. Evelyn Randall, will my position on the Shamrocket Staff to Floyd Kissling. Chester Roberts, will my pleasing personality to Joan Reed. Vicky Roberts, will my past to anybody-my future I will keep. It might come in handy. Jean Smith, will what I have to say to anyone who will listen. Betty Tullis, will all my troubles in school to Una Mae Johnson and Mary Alice Revis. A James Watson, will my broad shoulders to Frank Sinatra and Van Johnson. Clara Weaver, will my last name to Rug Weaver . Connie Woerner, will keep my little old Ford , it's handy. 8