Windsor High School - Pow Wow Yearbook (Windsor, IL)

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SENIOR PROPHECY He had heard that two more of his ’49ers were holding good government positions in the nation’s capitol. In the Archives’ Building he found Betty Whitlatch, a champion typist. As a result of her striking the keys of speed and efficiency in typing, Betty was now assuming a very responsible position. After explaining the duties connected with her work, Betty said that Beulah Williamson also had a very fine secretarial position in the Pentagon Building. Pondering over this interest in the Marines, Mr. Dunscomb followed a guide to the building where Beulah was employed. On locating her he discovered a dual feature; Beulah was secretary as well as wife to a Marine officer named Earl. Still searching for others of the ’49 band Mr. Dunscomb moved on to New York City. Haying never seen Madison Square Garden, he thought this would be an excellent time to do so as Joe Tipton was contending for the heavy weight Championship. How well he recalled Joe’s quick, agile manner in his school days’ practice! In the first few seconds of the third round of competition Mr. Dunscomb saw Joe strike his claim to the title of 1959 World’s Championship. On the scene also to congratulate Joe was a prominent newspaper editor. It took Mr. Dunscomb only a few minutes to recognize Jack Baker as he was preparing to get a front page write-up for his old friend. Jack, who had started his career of news writing in his high school days, panned the staff of the New York Times until he became its editor. Much pleased with the last prospectors Mr. Dunscomb directed his route toward Chicago where he was to find another of his ’49ers interested in communications. Needing to send a telegram, Mr. Dunscomb thought how coincidental it would be to meet Lawrence Swinford in the Western Union Office of the Union Station. Just that very thing happened for Lawrence, an amateur telegrapher back in 1949, stepped forward and very capably handled the sending of his message. Lawrence said that a few moments ago he had talked to another adventurer of his class, Bob Sims. The navy had captured Bob’s claim in life and had offered him many exciting ventures. In the Service Men’s Lounge Mr. Dunscomb found Bob half asleep over a letter he was writing to his girl friend in Charleston. Once at attention Bob presented a very snappy appearance in his Navy uniform and confirmed Mr. Dunscomb that the sea held a golden treasure for him. About ready to accept Bob’s invitation to review the Great Lakes Naval training headquarters, Mr. Dunscomb was distracted by an air line hostess convincing him to take a trip on T. H. A. lines. Of course the hostess was Carolan Doty and the liner was owned and operated by Tommy Ilennigh. By this time Mr. Dunscomb was tired of various methods of transportation, so he accepted Cardan’s special offer to fly him to Detroit where he planned to buy a new car. Marveling at such progress in science and speed. Mr. Dunscomb soon found himself gliding into the heart of the automobile world. In Detroit arrangements were made to meet the manager of the Buick sales department. The head sales-ma n, Chester Stilabower, smoothly and cleverly persuaded our weary traveler that a ’59 Buick would provide him with the most comfortable homeward trip. Following a demonstration that was as effective as the stunts Chet used to perform as cheerleader, Mr. Dunscomb purchased the ultra modern vehicle and proceeded toward Windsor. Cruising along the four lane highway in his new Buick, Mr. Dunscomb thought of other spirited ’49ers who had claimed their gold mines in Illinois. There was one girl who had exhibited unusual skill in sports, and she no doubt had done well in her chosen career. Yes, Vera Arganbright, now an instructor of physical education at Normal University had been very successful in her profession. On the evening of his visit Mr. Dunscomb saw Vera’s all star girls’ soft ball team sling out their opponent to a 20-0 victory.