Ellettsville High School, The Flash, 1930, Page 23

Description: IT HE F L A S 1123THE SENIOR S—Continued from page TenAs you know I had no definite position inmind on leaving school. Well, one year after Igraduated I got in with a tent show; from thereI became a tiger trainer in a circus. I finally,fell in love with a little toe dancer and we weremarried. We are happy now even, if we haventhad a permanent home. And another thing, tellany Senior you see that I dont I guess to her.Yours sincerely,HAROLD HAMILTONShe said, Its a mystery to meWhy anyone should take Geometry.I never could computeOr get the square rootOf anything higher than three.The senior president was one who alwayswent to E. H. S. She proved her worth as acapable president and helping friend. MarieStultz is the one of the few in the class who hasreceived all her education at old E. H. S. Herbeginning year was in 1919.Havent the stars played a trick on someone?Dryfield, MissouriApril 3, 1950Friend Irene:I am going to be brief about my life as Margaret has said something about me. As youknow I said I would never marry. Well, I worked hard doing different things. I did secretarialwork, sang in a tent show and even played asmall part in a show on Broadwav. This worknroved too strenuous so I bought a hospital.Two weeks ago a man was brought in herewhom we thought would need to have his handamputated. Well to make a long story short wefell in love and are to be married next month,but he still has both his hands.Your friend.M. MARIE STULTZNow Martha comprehends Infusoria.That she steams her hair goes the story.Though dignified she is notShe knows quite a lot.And a dimple is her crowning glory.Martha Elliott informs us that she had a goodstart for her education by attending school atIndianapolis in the fall of 1916 whrre she attended the first year. She began the s?condyear at Red Hill where she got fivo steps closerto the goal. In the fall of 1924 she began thosixth step at Ellettsville. The Seventh andEighth at Spencer. In ] 926 she began herFreshman year at Fllettsville where she has atlast reached the goal.Twentv years seem to make quite a difference in Marthas life. Just listen:Bloomington, IndianaApril 23, 1950Friend Irene:Do you know what ever happened to all ofthe Seniors? If you do I wish you would let meknow. Anyway I will tell you what happenedto me. When I left school I worked in an officefor a year. Red then became owner of theSweet Shop and we were married. We havebeen married almost nineteen years and havethree children, two boys and a girl. Of courseyou will remember how fond I was of red hair.Well, I have plenty of it now as my childrenall have red hair.Sincerely yours,MARTHA MARLINAnother true Senior is Paul.We wonder why he is so small.He reads books and such,But doesnt work much.Yet at arguing he certainly beats all.Paul Litten began in the year of 1919 at Ellettsville where year after year he went until1927. When he was a Sophomore he went toSpencer the first half of the year. He then cameback to Ellettsville where he has completed thecourse of twelve years work.Some dreams do come true according tothis:Boston, MassachusettesApril 8, 1950Hello Everybody:I was greatly surprised when I received aletter from you saying you wished to hearsomething about my life.Well, after graduating I worked at differentjobs. I saved my money and went to Boston.Here I also worked at different things. Finally, I had enough money saved to make mvlong cherished dream come true. I purchasedme a bean factory. When you walk down thestreets of Boston you may see now a large signwhich says Litten Bean Factory.Sincerely yours,PAUL LITTENNow Reece is indeed very quiet,But he likes to have fun just the same.So if him you jest,Hell laugh with the rest.And your efforts will be all in vain.We were told that Reece Brown bashfullybegan the toil of going to school in the fall of1918 at Hendricksville where he finished theseventh grade; beginning the Eighth at Vernal. In 1926 he began at Ellettsville as aFreshman where he has gone for four yearsand has completed his course.Can we be sane in predicting that Reece willsend us the following news.Hodgeville, KentuckvFriend: April 3, 1950Since you wished to hear something aboutmy life I thought I would write and tell you.First, I was undecided as to what to do upongraduating but finally decided to come toKentucky where I struggled along and managed to make a bare living off of my farm.But luck was with me at last as oil was discovered on my farm. This enabled me to purchase the necessary farm equipment to makemy farm a success. I am now considered therichest bachelor farmer in the United States.Your old schoolmate,REECE BROWN1
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