Willshire High School - Willow Yearbook (Willshire, OH)

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Senior Class Prophecy It was on an October evening in 1960 that I happened to tune in on our rad- io and dialed to station P.D.Q., and the voice that carne over the air seemed very familiar, so I continued listening, and who do you think it was? None other than Edward Huston announcing the Mystery Melody program. This gave me a big thrill, so I settled back in my easy chair hoping that I would be called by telephone-to identify a song. I no sooner had wished until my wish came true. The telephone rang and it was Edward calling me and asking if I could guess the Mystery Melody, which I did without hesitating. My prize was a plane trip to New York with all expenses paid. Oh! I was so happy because I knew I would have a chance to visit the class of 1950. I boarded a plane at Baer Field, Fort Wayne, and to my surprise the pilot was Bob Kuhn who was very efficient. It took just four hours to fly to New York, and this being my first trip to New York I lost no time in touring the city. I hail- ed a taxi and the driver was Clara Rose Gribler who chattered about her boy friends all the way out to the zoo. Here I began looking at all the different animals. From the zoo I felt an urge to see some excitement. I was inforrned that there was a very good show a few blocks away so I decided to take it in. One of the main fea- tures was a high wire act: with no high wires. Peggy Clouse was the wire walker who really held the audience spellbound. But the next act is what gave me the sur- prise of my life when out danced Gene Baker and Norma Lee Smith singing the 12th Street Rag. I was enjoying the program so well that I decided to stay for the midnight follies. The torch singer was none other than Patty Lee singing Slipping Around . Then to put the final touch on the follies the famous tap dancer Bill Marbaugh really stole the show. l then went straight to the hotel, exhausted from my days' experience. As I stepped into the elevator there was Esther Schumm an elevator girl. She told me that in her spare time she sang duets with Margaret Trurnan. I asked her where I could find Susie Cowan and she said, Why, yes, Susie is a private secretary in a Home for Bachelor girls. She also gives advice to the lovelorn in her spare time. The next morning I decided to take in the circus there. The main feature was Bonnie Brasher the lion tamer. She does quite well considering the fact that the lions are only three weeks old. Another old classmate, Phil Hileman is known as the fat-man. He also sharpens the gorillas teeth between acts. After seeing such horrifying acts I felt very much in need of a large dinner. After wandering through the streets for several blocks I saw a sign that read, Fuzzy's Funhouse which by the way is the name of a restaurant owned by Eugene Bienz. He studied the art of cooking for three years in France. While eating I noticed Martha Schaffner who is employed as the head waitress. After leaving the restaurant I bought a newspaper. The headlines read of a great basketball tearn who won their game last night by the score of 5 to 3. After reading closely I discovered Gerald Hoblet is their coach. The next page was a large advertisement of Caffee's Reducing Plan . It was in- vented by none other than Dr. Don Caffee. Don said that if it had not been for this reducing plan he wouldn't have the wonderful physique he has now. As I was read- ing the paper I stumbled over a baby carriage. This startled me and as I gathered my wits I realized that the mother was the former Letta Walls. And as I looked 16

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inside I saw a set of twins. Letta says she is very happy taking care of her hubby and nine children. Letta also told me of Ruth Kreischer's Swanky Dress Shop. I was on my way to Ruth's dress shop when I heard a lot of chat and chatter and looking around there was Professor Vernie Luginbill with his college students. I crowded my way toward him but only managed to wave at him. Such an important man has little time for visiting. Before getting on my plane for Fort Wayne I realized there was one more place I must visit and that was Ned Byer's Famous Skunk Farm at the edge of the city. His entrance fee was a scent , and you could stay as long as you like. I only stayed a very short time and then went to the airport to get on my plane. While boarding the plane a very familiar family followed me up the gang plank. Here was the class sponsor of 1950, Bob Games with six of his own boys, Bob, John, Larry, Jack, Mike, and George. They had been playing professional basket ball at Madison Square Gardens. We visited and talked all the way back to Fort Wayne. I got out of the plane and was soon on my way back home to Willshire. Crystal Ball Gaze QTen years from nowj Bonnie Brasher - Peggy Clouse - - Susie Cowan - - - Clara Rose - - - Ruth Kreicher - - Patty Lee ----- Martha Schaffner - Esther Schu.mm - - - Norma Lee Smith - - Letta Walls ---- Accountant Elementary Teacher Nurses Training Work on hay baler. Later work in the factory Beautician Stenographer Settle down Factory worker Nurse in Fort Way Office worker Gene Baker ---- Farm work Eugene Beinz ---- Marine Corps Ned Byer ------- Farm work Donald Caffee - - - Farm work Phillip I-Iileman - - Farm work Gerald Hoblet - - Farm work Edward Huston - - Bob Kihn ----- Vernon Luginbill - Bill Marbaugh ----- Class Flower - - Class Colors - - Class Motto - - Class Officers: Marine Corps Factory worker Farm worker Factory worker Yellow Rose Orchid and White Prepare To Succeed President - - - - - Gene Beinz Vice-President - -Vernon Luginbill , Secretary - - - - Peggy Clouse Treasurer - - - -Letta Walls Reporter - - - -Clara Rose Gribler 17 ne Hospital