Class Prophecy

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            Good evening, this is Maggie Moonstone, your reporter with the scandal of tomorrow—tonight.

            This broadcast will be devoted to my Alma Mater, Round Valley High School.  We have selected the Class of
1952 as our class of the evening.  Our broadcast will be devoted to them telling you just what they are doing.

            Our sponsor, the makers of Snodgrass’ Sudsy Soap, :The Sensation in the Dish Pan “ has relinquished their time
that we may bring you this important new commentary.

            Nadine Slade has just announced that she will challenge Gorgeous George for the world’s championship. Nadine
has wrestled such experts in the women’s division as: Pretty Penny Pendergast, Ugly Una Stranglehold, Heap Big Squaw
and Chloe, the Mad-woman from Madagascar.  Nadine has won acclaim as a woman wrestler, now she is entering the
men’s field, her next opponent after Gorgeous George is Killer Karl Davis.

            Floyce Ashcroft has announced her candidacy for the forth-coming Miss America contest.  Floyce will be
sponsored by the Playtex Corporation.  Miss Ashcroft has won such titles as Miss Hips, and The Girl with the Most
Perfect nose of 1962.

            Max McInnes, head of the biggest Veterinary Hospital in the West is journeying to Hollywood to deliver the
bouncing baby for “Elsie the Borden Cow”.  Max has also written a text book, “What to do Until the Plumber Comes”. 
Max, as you know, has a sideline that of repairing slow leaks in water coolers.

            Jack Nelson, famous concert Violinist who is appearing for a limited engagement at Randy’s Grill in the heart of
Salado has been arrested for the Killing of Clyde “I Wow The Women” Hamblin.  It seems that Jack didn’t quite like it
when Clyde interrupted his playing of “Concerto to a Horse Fly”, so up and used his bow (with arrow added) to quiet
Clyde down.  Clyde, you will remember, made headlines when he was involved with the heiress, Belinda James, who hit
Clyde over the head with a bowling ball.

            While we are on a musical note, Dorene Slade, high-powered executive secretary and acting president of the
National Jitterbug Association has just won the Academy of Fine Arts for her jitterbug arrangement of “Madam Jeanette”,
has composed other compositions including,  “Sonata for Piano with One Finger”, and “The Springerville Blues”.

            Ervan Butler has just opened a school of his own, it is called, Butlers’ Business, and this is the only school of its
kind in the U.S.  Ervan, or Prof. as his students call him offers such varied courses as, What to do when your chemistry
set blows up, and How to electrocute Field Mice and other scientific monstrosities.

            Rey Kartchner, a prominent senator from the arid regions of Maverick has proposed a new bill before the State
Legislature.   This new measure will provide that nothing but pick-up trucks can travel on state highways and the speed
limit should be lifted allowing motorists to travel at their own speed.

            Kent Goodman, a prominent member of the ditch diggers union is planning on giving a free demonstration in front
of the Post Office at Concho.  All those interested in developing muscles in their little fingers are welcome to attend.

            Dale Goodman has taken over the management of the HI Garment Manufacturing concern.  This firm was
previously owned and operated by Helen and Irene who have since opened up a new and rather exclusive shop for
middle-aged and pleasingly plump men.  Theses girls have as their store motto:  Let Us Help You Slim Down—You’ll
be Bound to win the Eyes of the Women in our Bikini Bathing Suit for Office Wear

Fred is studying Grand Opera in Lower Slaubovia, and plans to make his debut in the comic opera called, The
Woodchopper’s Call a Halt or Don’t Meet me Under the Elm, I’ll be Behind the Barn.

            Junior Romero and Dick Udall have gone into business for themselves, If you are in a lonely strait or if
your wife or sweetheart has jilted you, just write to—Dear Match Maker, Post Office Box 213166.  Explain your troubles
and the well trained duo will answer you letter on the front page of the St. Johns Independent News.  These lovelorn artist
have been well trained in this field, there isn’t a girl in Arizona these Casanovas haven’t dated.

            We bring to a close another in the series of Maggie Moonstone Edits the News.  We hope you have
enjoyed our broadcast, and please try our Snodgrass’ Sudsy Soap.  Good night Everyone…..

                        Now for the outcome of the National Women’s Bubble Blowing Contest,  the former Karla Pulsipher of
Round Valley has won first prize.  The science experts are now using Karla’s bubbles for atomic bomb targets and one
wizard had decided to take a trip across the Atlantic in one of Karla’s bubbles.  Karla took up bubble blowing while
working on a huge farm in the Mohave Desert and tending her 10 spoiled o-oops  that just slipped out, kids.

            Paul Rencher owner of the chain of Becker Mercantile Stores that have sprung up all over the nation has just made
known the opening date of their new store in New York, June the first.  Paul has built up this chain since he bought out
Julius Becker.  Mr. Rencher has changed the motto of the store to “If you can’t find it in our stores there ain’t no such thing.”

            That nationally famous, good-looking playboy Kenneth Moore, has just taken over the Ford Company.  Kenneth
got his start in life by remodeling old jalopies and selling them.  Ken has a new model of children’s toys on display – it is
called the Scooter of tomorrow.  It is a two-wheeled job with hydromatic drive control.

            A bulletin from Chicago has just been handed me:  Lou “The Haircut” Hinkle has just been captured by the great
detective, Jack “Catchem” Udall.  “Private Nose” (he used his nose to track down the suspects) caught up with Lou when
he was trying to break into the Lingerie Department at Macy’s in New York.

            Now for some Movie Previews:  Don’t miss Ravenna Burke in “Romeo and Ravenna”.  Miss Burke will be
remembered for such starring roles in such films as “Come Ona My House”, “Temper Means Trouble”, and “Vernon”.

            Mary Alyce Pena who was starring in the Ringling Brother Circus fell of the high wire and is hospitalized.  It seems
that Mary Alyce started singing when she was on her tight wire and reached for a high note and lost her balance.

            Critics are raving about Delbert Hale’s cooking.  Delbert is chef in one of the most exclusive hotels in Paris. 
Crowds swarm for just a taste of his new recipe of “Son-of-A Gun Stew” which he alone knows the ingredients.  Delbert
has also won acclaim for his sour dough bread.

            Early in September, 1951, we was joined by Lou Hinkle, who, tired of the big city of Chicago, came to our ship
for rest and adventure.

            In May 1952, “Opportunity” docked at Graduation Harbor and as the gang-plank was lowered we were amazed
to find that of our forty-four eager and anxious freshmen, we had only twenty-three very proud and scholarly Seniors,
Complete with knowledge and a diploma.

            They were Floyce Ashcroft, Ervan Butler, Ravenna Burk, Irene Carillo, Dale Goodman, Kent Goodman,
Clyde Hamblin, Wiladene Hall, Delbert Hale, Lou Hinkle, Rey Kartchner, Max McInnis, Kenneth Moore, Jack Nelson,
Helen Pena, Mary Alyce Pena, Karla Pulsipher, Paul Rencher, Junior Romero, Fred Sanchez,  Dorene Slade,
Nadine Slade, Dick Udall, and Jack Udall.