Wood River Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (Wood River, NE)

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Kay Lee, who was always small. Wanted to develop some muscles; So for his wheaties he did call. Now he builds railroad trestles. Jim is a comedian. He was in school, too. Now he is taking Jack Benny's place, Bringing corny jokes to you. Tod our boy of great ability Went to Wesleyan to study He then went to Hollywood Where Marlin Brando is his buddy. Marvin Rickert is a farmer And he really likes it, too, He just bought a new house And he painted it bright blue. Lanny McLey joined the Army He thought he'd have some fun But now that he's a skipper He patrols the water for mm. Bob Dieken keeps a fancy garden He works and does his best. He cleans out every single weed And the bugs clean out the rest. Louie Westman is now a coach At Alda T. C. U. He is famous for his record Of winning all games but two. Harold Van Winkle, a professor now Never had a loss But now that he's married Karleen shows him who's boss. A suit of blue Wilbur Wrage does wear Also, in every port He has his lady fair. Tommy Wagnor reminds us of Lincoln And that is plain to see He never gave in, and he never gave up And neither by gosh, will he. Gary Bolles who was always so sober To find a good farm he roamed all over He went to Venus and went to Mars, But finally gave up and planted his oats in jars. Larry Partridge a fortune has won Now all the world he hopes to see Many women with him are in love Is it his money, or is it he? Bob Nelson a safety patrolman Has issued a final ban In his hot rod Ford he drives And speedsters of their fun deprives. Elinor Sinner, the joyful gal. Was always everyone's pal Now she is teaching school. And makes her pupils keep the golden mle. LeRoy was always a clown. And making everyone laugh. Now he is mayor of the town And keeps it safe and sound. Virginia, the girl who always kept busy Is now living in fame For she’s a private secretary, On her door is printed her name. We see Lyle on a farm Working hard from mom to night. He always tries to do what's right And he and Joan never fight. Amy Jo was quite a scholar. Everyone chose her for a friend. Now she has a job in an office. To her own business she does attend. Bob B is in the army now He is not behind the plow He doesn't take orders from anyone For he is a corporal. Mary Etta who was a studious girl And always was in a swirl She is now a registered nurse And rushes the patients off in a hearse. Larry Leonard, a future farmer Loved the great outdoors But Mavis and their children Kept him scrubbing the floor. This page is sponsored by THELEN GRAIN CO.

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of '56 do solemnly declare and affirm this to be our last will and testament. We, as members of the Class of '56, do hereby bequeath the following of our most precious talents, arts, and personal effects to the persons herein named: VIRGINIA BAKER wills her quiet ways to Rosemary Rainforth. GARY BOLLES wills his ability to get to class on time to James Turek. LARRY BOLLES wills his humorous disposition to Donald Carter. BOB BOHNART wills dark wavy hair to John Camp. MAVIS BOSLE wills her dark short hair to Verna Lautenschlager. LYLE BROTHERTON wills his height to Charles Mead. AMY JO BUSHHOUSEN wills her shy ways to Marcia Smith. DOROTHY COOPER wills her short hair to Helen Filkin. ROBERT DIEKEN wills his fast walk to Bruce Batie. ELAINE EICKHOFF wills her diamond ring to the Junior girls in hopes they don’t get married before they graduate. WENDELL FAIRBANKS wills his studious ability to Edwin Eldridge. JOHN HAYSE wills his car to Richard Fike. No more walking, Richard. LEE ANN JACOBS wills her big, brown eyes to Joan Eickhoff. LARRY LEONARD wills his singing ability to Dennis Nelson. LANNY MC LEY wills his athletic ability to Paul Dunphy. DELORES MOFFETT wills her ability to get along with everybody to Ann Davis. LeROY MULLER wills his Mercury to Harold Sheen. BCB NELSON wills his debating ability to Wayne Moss. LARRY PARTRIDGE wills ability to keep a car in good shape for a long time to Gary Swanson in hopes he does as good a job as Larry did. LYNNE BRANNON wills her pony tail to Deniece Dellert. MARVIN RICKERT wills his ability to play the guitar and sing to Leland Crosser. GLENN ROBERTS wills his ability to sleep in History class to Charles Ogden, in hopes Charles learns as much History as Glenn did. HARLEY SCHROEDER wills his guns to the Junior boys in hopes that they don’t shoot them- selves. MAXINE SMITH wills her liking for red Oldsmobiles to anyone who prefers that kind of car, but they can’t have the one from Phillips. TOMMY WAGONER wills his shortness to Vernon Bredthauer. ARLIN WATSON wills his dislike for girls to Clinton Lambrecht. K. LEE WILSON wills his ability to play the cornet to Kenny Schultz. WILBUR WRAGE wills his sense of humor to anybody who needs it. JOAN MORRIS wills her ability to play the piano to anybody who would like to learn. MARY BATIE wills her height to Mary Connor. RALPH STUTZMAN wills his mischievous personality to Robert Versaw. LEWIS WESTMAN wills his easily aggravated temper to Robert Soto because Lewis doesn’t need it any longer. JIM JANTZI wills his ability to get along with the girls to Roger Nelson. SHARON GIDEON wills her giggles to Marcia Alberts. FERN HOSTETLER wills her long hair to Gaye Lynne Engle. ELINOR SINNER wills her teaching ability to the future teachers. TOD MOORE wills his slow walk to Gary Camp. HAROLD VAN WINKLE wills his smile to Jim Holderman. ThU page is sponsored by LYLE FAIRBANKS IRRIGATION CO.

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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY con't. We have found one more proof That woman’s brain is not inferior For it wasn’t by chance that Fem Was appointed Secretary of Interior. Next we come to Larry B. Who always came to school late. Now he is a great speaker And travels all over the state. Wendell is a doctor now By the rules he will abide With Joan, his little wife. Standing by his side. Lee Ann went to California And met a soldier, so dear to her heart. Soon they got married Now they will never part. John was always our man of muscle But he finally met his fate When a girl came along And made him set the wedding date. Elaine is a farmer’s wife Working hard all day But she has time for Harold When the twins go out to play. Glenn, the boy who liked to farm Worked hard from mom til night Went out with a girl of many charms And she married him to his delight. A friend of wild animals Arlin Watson, a forest ranger bold. He stands within his lookout Watching trees, so we are told. Sharon Gideon our mighty little Mo . Loved all the tall boys so. But now she’s settled down to one And now there is a bouncing son. Ralph is a teacher. And he wields a wicked rule. If a child remains ignorant He sits on the dunce's stool. Dorothy is now teaching home Ec. Her students think she’s great But she still has time for love For every night she has a date. Maxine Smith our secretary Is kept busy all day long. But she still plans to marry When the right one comes along. Lynne Brannon is a clerk in a store The customers keep her on the go And after work she goes home And the boys all flock to her door. Delores, our girl who joined the Waves Is as busy as can be But she’s having a great time. As we all can see. Harley is now in business Selling pencils to the blind But it seems he has troubles Because materials he can't find. This page is sponsored by LILLEY SAND AND GRAVEL