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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.
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SENIOR PROPHECY As Mr. Dunscomb was completing the final lap of his search for ’49ers, he realized that there were three boys who had preferred to find gold in the fertile home soil. Leisurely driving along the country roads of Shelby County and enjoying the prospective looking community, Mr. Dunscomb suddenly caught sight of what appeared to be a jeep carrying two fellows flash by him. The jeep pulled to a stop about a quarter of a mile down the road, for the two had recognized the driver of the Buick and thought they had better explain the situation. Charles Larrew, the speed demon at the wheel, said that he was wasting no time in getting Dale Young to the assistance of his sick cow. Dale, however, didn’t appear as calm about the ride, for he was still clutching the handle of his black valise as he shook hands with Mr. Dunscomb. Following the boys to Charles’ farm, Jobe thought of the interest they had taken in agriculture. While Dale, now a veternarian and practicising locally, treated the sick animal, Charles taked with much pride about his farming program. Later going with Dale to his dairy farm, Mr. Dunscomb saw another good example of a successful farmer. Dale who had received many F. F. A. honors for his prize Brown Swiss cattle was still a winner in this breed of livestock. In addition to an excellent herd of cattle in Dale’s good mine, Mr. Dunscomb found his wife, Emily and a prosperous looking farm. A neighboring wheat field caught our wanderer’s attention and Dale remarked that it belonged to his old bachelor friend, Lee Curtis. Leaving Dale and driving past the grain field. Mr. Dunscomb stopped by the road to talk with Lee, who was harvesting his golden crop. Lee recounted that his training in agriculture and even the short course in home economics had prepared him for his prospcting, which included a large farm and single blessedness. At home now in his comfortable chair our experienced traveler has time to meditate over the events of his '49ers trail. As an assayer of the success of his last prospectors, Mr. Dunscomb found that each had only struck a bonanza, but had also taken the ore of opportunities and coined it for future gold seekers.
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