Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Page 12 We Polish the Crystal and Look into Future beth Beeman, manicurist, gave mani- cures and pedicures free at the reunion. Robert Amrine, owner of a children's day nursery, could not leave his clients long enough to attend. Wilda Hoel, ski champion, could hardly wait to get back to the lands of ice and snow. Ella Mae Wilson, mountain climber, didn't feel at home on the ground. James O'Shea, frog-jumping tournament pro- moter, promoted a tournament at the reunion. Edward Berrie, reindeerdairy- man with lots of doe, dropped in for a minute. Gertrude Lang, manufacturer of I.ang's cough drops, brought samples of her goods with her for distribution. Mary Jo Williams, authorof knowledge books, took notes to use in her works. Theresa Watson, animal trainer, had many scars and scratches received by playing with Heats. Frances Robinson, matron of a home for the aged, was try- ing to get donations. Patricia Poole, osteopathist, gave treatments to all who needed it. Lewis Rutherford, elephant trainer, was in Asia capturing elephants so he could not come. Virginia Riggs, a woman wrestler, gave all the young- er aspirants lessons. Carol Orme-s, women's champion roller skater, never stopped practicing during the week. John Kowing, owner of Ye Olde Tea Shoppe, brewed some of his fine spiced tea for the guests. Jim Morris, Robert Shanks and Jose- phine Glfiss, a famous tap dancing team, presented a novelty act while Bernice Bloyd, Lola May Casebolt and Mary Elizabeth Glass, the Harmoni- ca 'l'rio, accompanied them. Tom Sey- mour, professional Santa Claus, with his troup of helpers, Dortha Mor- gan, Opal Rising, Bill Sellers and Raymond King, started the task of answering their many letters. Marvin Tucker, cowboy singer with a western show, brought his two featured parforrners, Ruth Dowler and Charles Rowe. Alice Lavnoree cartoonist, drew pictures of Ruth Oncley, Beatrice Mit- chell, Lawrence Otey, Howard Luolow and Wilbur Hedges, corowners of a fox farm. Edward Wilt and Guy Martin, bull fighters, told of their encounters. Owen Waggener and Ernest Harris, chefs, cooked food for the group. Harold Hor- ton and Norris Boswell, rival dentists, were constantly arguing with Buena Strickland, rodeo star. Melvin Hamlin and Edward Rogers, horticulturists, brought their prize jumping beans to perform. Marie Day and Jane Watson, beauty Winfield High Sc

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Page 11 We Polish the Crystal and Look into Future Torrance from arriving, since his hauls have declined. A quiet little man who was constantly reading a big brown book was discovered with much surprise to be Charles Stuber, professor of psychology. Betty Anne Hufford, radio stooge, and Viola Beeman, radio announcer, gave many intimate glimpses of radio per- sonalities. Ernestine Hathaway, brain specialist, was always willing to talk about her work. Wayne Randall and Melvin Cadwell, acrobatic surf board riders, were very modest about their many spectacular feats. Martha Welch, W.C.T.U. lecturer, passed out free pamphlets. Eerie noises which seemed at first to come from nowhere were dis- covered to be coming from Willard Myer, professional house-haunter. Mary Reynolds, ostrich farmer in Australia, Dana Lindsey, interpreter of 20 langu- ages, and Raymond Feaster, world tra- veler and commentator, were all in for- eign countries and unable to attend. Kathryn McMullen, acrobatic dancer, was at home with a sprained ankle. The best excuse that an absentee sent in was one by Bill Brown, head of the Bureau of Excuses at Washington. Isla Duncan signed acontract to play drums in Roy Warren's dance band. Many people said they would like to have Marie Kerr's job of running the roller coaster at Coney Island. Mildred Hath- away, a lighthouse keeper, produced her share of conversation. Tresia Potter, elevator operator, was making plans for a strike. Nora Bess Schmidt, poss- essor of four college degrees, was an equal match for Eugene Stuckey, argu- mentative dictator of Arkansas. Elmer Radcliff, flag pole sitter, and Clarence Wicks, deep sea diver, were examples of two extremes in occupations. Gene Feaster kept telling of his basketball team which hadn't lost a game in 10 years. Elizabeth Whitney, rock garden specialist, was too busy with her work to come. Bernard Stiner, harpoonist, told of his sea adventures in catching whales Elizabeth Metz, bowling champ- ion, showed how one acquires the art of knocking all the pins down with the first ball. Virgil Smyth,inventor,walked around in a daze. Harold Muret, mod- ernistic bathtub designer, showed some of his sketches. Clara Doughty, Monte Carlo proprietress, could not find the funds to come, for some one had broken the bank. Wanda Overbey, pop-corn salesgirl, would have come, but her boss would not let her off. Mary Eliza- 1 Continued to page 13 J

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arieties of 1936 Page 13 operators, gave manicures and pedicures free. Dorothy Mosler brought some of her prize specimens of guinea pigs with her. Marjorie King, opera star, warbled constantly. Geraldine Lindley, writer of cowboy stories, has never been in the west. Martha Knowles and Florine Kik- patrick, joint owners of a newspaper, published the reunion notes. The program showed perfection in each number. Cameron Magnusson, dramatic club promoter, announced the program. Martha McDermott was first, doing a toe dance. Organ grinder Or- ville Morrell, with a little monkey that never lefthis side, was applauded many times. Marjorie Knepper, jazz singer, sang the blues as few can. Bill Cur- tin, called Bill the Kid, gave demonstra- tions in the art of knock-outs. Wil- liam Clift, choir soloist, sang an inspir- ing solo. Robert Post, sword swallower k f it everyone on the edge of his seat hy his antics with a sword. Audrey Henshaw, snake charmer, played sev- eral wierd oboe solos. Marjorie Hahn, famed diver, gave a few examples of some three and one-half flips. Naomi Rindchen,seal trainer, brought Gertrude and Bertha, her trained seals, to per- form. Carl Benjamin, circusclown, was the fun-maker of the group. Helen Hoover, tight rope walker, ard Ronnie Markiey, trapeze performer, did their little act with the greatest of ease. Jane Anderson, smart shop mannequin, modeled the newest '46 Paris fashions. Merle Daggett, adagio dancer, was favorably commented for his grace. Paul Reynolds, concert pianist with long flowing hair, played Sirnotta in D by Casebolt. Bette Chase, provider fContinued on Page 171 1 C I W .H. . Varieties 1. Senior play cast, 2. Junior high play cast, 3. Alpha play cast, -1. Philo play cast, 5. Junior play cast, 6. llie Beste play cast, 7. Horn quartet, 8. Clarinet trio, 9. Adelaide Baden, harpist. llz Flute quartet, 11. Jr. high boys' chorus,12. Earl Mclfaddin, 13.Woodwind sextet, 14. Bill Murray, 15. Painter, not Paul, 16. John Kowing, 17. Golf team, 18. Correspondence club, 19. Ruth Onc- ley, 20. Geraldine I.indley,21. Supt. Evan Evans, 22. Student council officers, 23. Prin. Herbert Hawk, 24. Student senate, 25. F. F. A. officers, 26. Cust- odians, 27. Brass quartet.