Dear Highlanders! j *
The Highlanders Cbrisjtmas letter is. continuing to rrow. This year we
received more letters than any previous year. The following;is a condensation
of the replies I have received and are I ’m afraid a little brief for the
sake of advoiding mono-cony and repetition. These letters have.bfeen arranged
in chronological order. If there is an error in the chronology^•ifc is
because the letters failed to indicate,dates or.ry guessing was erronous..
The dates of the membership in t.nc Highlanders are in parentheses following '
the names* Here goes. . . ,
Leon Karel ( 1936-42 820 E, Line St. Kirksville, MO. •• , '
Here is probably one of our oldest members and we are certainly glad to
h'ear from him every yearu As you know, Leon is married and has two children.
He is Associate professor in ’’Iusic at the State Teachers College in Kirks-*
ville, Mo. He teaches music ('theory and woodwingd) and is also editor of
the state rarer for Missouri Music Edica'tors ^.ss 'n. •. He adds the following
comments to his letter., "Attending a music convention in Springfield,Mo.
last year, I saw a number of kilted girls acting as ushers. Found out that
they were a hi^h school, pipe and clrun cou~s but slowly getting discouraged
from lack of instruction. Held a pipe session then and there and found
leaks, left-handed pikers,.untuned drone, etc. Two carloads later cane
up to Kirksville (256 mi) for a pipers clinic and thus got a good start.
SOSl Any■ex-Highlanders living near Springfield, Mo,, would be welcomed
with o^en arms by the director, This group needs encouragement.”
Joseph W. Belehrad'.(1937--41) 134 Filbert Avenue, Sausalito, California
Certainly glad to *hear from Joc« As some of you old timers will know, Joe
wap our first drum major in,the Highlanders way back when we had. men.
Joe is employed by the Joshua Kendy f orp*oration in San Francisco as nort
superintendent in charge f ooerations; routing and loading of world wide
fleet; communication; estir.ir ting cost and control.. Joe writes, "Since
my return from-.Bombay, India in July 1951 secured position with the. corporation;
also have purchased my own home in 3ausalito, acorss the Golden
Gate .ridge, which has a beautiful view, plenty of ground and enough to
keep a person out of mischief» ’ In San Francisco the Scottish Clans held
a conclave and as pusst vitnessc*---. some very excellent dancing exhibitions
and hear excellent bagrire rlaying*. It. all. crought back wonderful .memories
of my Scottish Highlander days* Thought of you and Francis and the kids
many times. Have ke^t up. with the Scottish Highlanders through my. rarents
while abroad and still do'-since living in San Francisco. Kee" up the excellent
work, have he«rd wonderful things about your ur it from various sources.
Loads of best wished to you and y e a r s . . , .I imaging the family is quite
grown by now.” (Joe says he is not married.)
Robert C. La Barre (1937) Algona, Iowa • V
Bob started playing tenor drums fcr the Highlanders when there were still
men. He now is married and has’ three chi ldren -*■ Suzanne 1-2, Charlene 10, and
Brian Robert 4 . Bob is partner and manager of the Algona Insurance Agency,
Algona Iowa and also the 1953 president, of the Iowa State Junior Chamber
of Commerce. Bobs comments are, !iI have shown the fine film ”Will Ye No
Come Back" to many organizations ever the state this past month and most
agree it is the finest film yet to come out of the State University.”
William L. Meardon (1937-42) 221/2 South Dubuque, Iowa City, Iowa
Bill is married and is the county Attorney for Johnson County and Attorney
at Lam; here in Iowa City.
Jay A . Higbee ( 1937-41) 1212 East 88th Street, Seattle 5, Washington
Jay is married and has a little girl, Ellyn Kay Figbee, age 31 months.
Jay is instructor, Humanistic-Social Studies Deoo*, University of Washington.
Jay continued interest in piping is indicated by his followi.% remarkes.
’’Pipe band activity continues strong in the Pacific ^o-'thvcst„ Usually
there are three Scottish Games held in the summer; one in Victoria, generally
the last Saturday cf • uly; a::ot»*ei in Vancouver, generally tne first
Saturday in August; a third is held the second or third Saturday in Seattle.
In addition to numerous pipe sands rarticipating, individual riping contests,
both at professional «*nd a.nstaur ieve'.s are held, and dancing of all types
and oy all ages is featured,, In addition to participation of private
bands cf Loth sexas, usually the Vancouver Police .,and and the ripe bands
of Canadian S c o t t i s h Regiments anperar. Each of the games generally
draw several thousand spectators. (Traveling Highlanders who might be
interested in attending could probably acertain dates in advance by inquiry
to Vancouver Posice lagripe Band, Vancouver, British Columbia.’'
Harold L. Hemingson 903 Karen Ave, Austin, Texas
Harold, our bass drummer from way back, is now sales representative for
„.the Investors Diversified Services, Inc. He writes as follows; H0ur new
high school — McCallum — sure makes me think of the Highlanders, ..Hiey:,are
the Knights and carry out Scottish motif in their uniforms, etc. The 'lue
Brigade which is the girls jacket organization have rlaid skirts and scarfs
in the school colors of blue and gray. If you make any trips in this .
direction let me know. We would love to arrange for appearances in Austin.
Greetings to all. I was proud of Iowa's game against 'Totre Drme. Sure
wish they could have won."
Norris Gene Wheeler (1938-42) 7—A Thomas Drive, Monroe Park Arts., Wilmington,
Deleware.
Norrie, our ex-snare drummer, was married April 9, 1952'and they are
exrecting sometime in March 1954. Norrie is a chemist with the E. I . ' '
duPont i e Wemours and Co, Inc in the Organic Chemicals Dept., Chambers
works in Deepwater, N. J. and has been there for a little over three years.
Louis C. Jurgensen (1938-42) 5336 Florida Avenue, Minneapolis 22, Minnesota
Another snare drummer i-ck i" tne all men vintage‘of Highlanders, is married
to Jean Butlin from Northamrton, England. They have two children age 3
and l.He is now Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics, Air Force
ROTC, at the University of Minnesota.
Laura Dempster (Mrs A1 Rice) (1939-43) 9341 Cheyenne, Detroit 28, Michigan
Laura as some of you old timers remember was one of our first female
dancers with the mens group". Also-she was, I believe the first girl
dancer tq. risk her neck on the drum dance. Laura and A1 have' three, children ]
ages five, -three and one and a half. Al is with a theatrical booking ■
agency and Laura’ .says that she is- " employed 18 hours per day at 'the above
address." She also adds the following* " I t ’ s difficult to realise that
^another year has rolled' around, and another Highlander Christmas letter
almost due. .We enjoyed visiting Iowa City in June for the tenth c l a s s
reunion — the highlight being visiting Fran and ? i l l and seeing the
marvelous movie•oi the trip abroad, (ah to e ter years your"er and spryerl)
It was grand seen the campus ard the many changes that have been ^ade—
wish we could have stayed longer. Also enjoyed seoing t’’e iris rerform
at the Iowa- I'ichigan rame this fall, expecially since the Drum Dance
was my specialty "way back when". TJOpe you can repeat next year when Iowa
comes b ck again."
Harold A. Hudachek (1939-41) R. F. D. #4, Chardon, Ohio
Harold is married and has three cbildred ages 8-§, 6 and 4, all boys. Harold
is with the Thompson Products, Inc., Enging Laboratory, staff research and
development facility! He was recently promoted to Research Engineer*
Surerviser Jr. Test Engineer and has an administrative responsibility for
main plant .laboratory. Harold Just can not get the Iowa farming blood
out of his system as he. writhe**" since last years News Letter, I have
started to do a bit' of farming on the side - as a hobby (? ) . Have acquired
a tractor and several ir elements, and now keep myself .usy on weekends .
and evenings when'the weather is good. Returns go into the "Kitty"for
remodeling our Western Reserve house. Suess I can t £.et Iowa out of ry
blood, for this rast summer,. my projects included raising a litter of 10
pigs, 12 aefres of corn, and I now.have about 7 acres of winter, wheat in.
Hobby did I say? Have you: ever heard from Kenneth Shleister* (Ee lived •
on Dearborn St., Iowa City and I'heard he was in Denver Colorado.) He • ‘
was a Highlander 1939—41 -nd played tenor drums." Have not heard from
him. . . , . , .
Jerry N. McKinnon (1939-40) New London, Iowa
Jerry was a piper” way V c k ' whcn and is married to Freda Prewss. They have
"three children- Connie 8 , Gregg 3 and Jerry 1. Jerry is part owner in
a gas and oil business iri I Jew London. Jerry added a note surposidly
to "Bill only" but I can't resist mentioning it here. He says that ha can
still remember the dances we use to do when he was a Highlander and he
is teaching 'them to his daughter, i ayKe some dry she can tr" out for a ^ost
with .the Hifblanders. I wonder how many of you old timers can still do
the highland Fling? Jerry asks if I have the- address of ?arbara Campbell
Clark who is asking about the Hirhlander letter. To I did not have har
address and I have now sent her a letter. Thanks for sending her address.
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Eugene F. Challed (1939—42) 608 16th St NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa --- •'~
Our ex— sri' re drummer is married and they have a boy and a girl* f-ene
is still operating his neighborhood retail Pharmacy in 0edar Rapids.
Q6n.e writes as follows; cur second child was born last April Fools day— this
date being' most appropriate instead of discouraging because rynthia 7/as
the first girl in the Challec clan' in three generations covering a span of
7$ years, Vfe were highly delighted for we were lead to expect another boy*
Your fund geems to be an excellent idea as the Highlanders and Hawk yes
cont^nuq to progress." \
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F» Ben Merritt. M, D* (1939-41) 975 Grove Terrace, Dubuque, Iowa
This ex—piper is married and they have three'children, Catherine 2'i,
Stephan iff'months, Bill 4*ncs« Ben is a Physiacian — Petiatrician in ..
Dubuque» I can still r^meber Ben and Sill j-iea.rd.on' smoking those black
cigars on the train on.the way to the iTew York worlds fair. , ‘
Mary Lj Gillen (1939-41: 1946—48) Service Club Director, 34th Quartermaster
Bn. Sharpe General Depot, Lathrop, California. • '. ;*
Our farorite snare. dru'nmer ana red head is employed at. the Service. Club,
Stockton Annex, Sharpe General Depot. Mary writes as follows; « Camp.
Roberts, my former assignment, was deactivated..in. November and I was transferred
here-to Sharpe General Depot. Dori'-t lit the Lathro^ address fool
yoe - I'm really located in Stockton, Cclif, Saw the Iowa - Indiana game
on T. V. and;sure was. upset when they didn' t show the half-time,*, had planned
on seeinp mv very"favorite grou^, The Highlanders*"
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Anne Frazier ( Mrs. Anne Frazier Trowbridge)’ ( 1933-41) 4848 N. Idlewild Ave*
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. . ... ,'
Ann is married and they .have, three children , John 11%, EdWajrd -9 and Anne 7.
Anns husband is with 'the Milwaukee Journal .Cot •- Advertising - National..
Department, Ann and her twin sister were dancers when'-the Highlanders
were a'male group* Ann ;vri te.sj -iMisse'd seeing the Highlanders this year,'
but hope to get' bac to Iowa'City and .see then in. 1954»!- Wowl .what a
football team Iowa came up with Do hpe this finds both you and Mrs,
Adamson in fine health, and a very, full arid wonderful-• i , ‘ * . New. Year." ,
Buster C. Hart (1940-43; 420 Summit. Ave} S t Paul, Minn*
Buster* Is an associate in t/.c l>v. firrit of Briggs, Gilbert, I orton, Kyle
and• Macartney, Buster as many of you will remember was-baton twirl-er with
his brother ’Buddy when the Highlanders were all male, Buster has the
following comments. " an an old Highlander Alumnus of the ante beilum
gender I'm always happy to receive news about the members' of the .old .
bagpipe brigade, whether it: .be;ab6ut my. coritempor'ies or. about the present'
feneration. The Scholarship Fund is a very worthwhile undertaking and I
hope you get a good response to support it . Now, at least, you111 find out
how many Scotchmen you have figned up over the years. Let my take this
opportunity to congratulate the girls and you on the superb-work you have
been doing in recent y.errs for the University in general ana the Highlanders
in particular* For the benefit of bachelor's, please tell your printer to
run that stationery off a little, cle'-rer so we can see how many, beautiful
girls you have assembled,"Buster did not mention his brother, However
Euddys mother, Mrs, Hart, whom we met in Centerville last .year told me
that Buddy is married and I believe: they have a child,
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Philip N. Hardinger and Patty Hardinger (1940-41; 1943—44) .415 South
Van Buren Ave, Freeport, I 11,* -. .1
Both Phil and Patty were members, of the highlanders, Phil a tenor drummer t
and drum major and Patty a tenor drummer. They have three•Childreh, Cathy 9,
Beth $ and Philip Jr 3. Phil is a chiropratic physician and has his own.'
clinic X r Freeport, Illinois, Patty is a full time housewife, Patty
writes as'follows* " I am enclosing both copies in' one letter to you,
Phil anc I. always "prick u^ our ears " when we hear mention of the Highlanders,
We were a rapt audience several weeks aro v/hen we caught a .T , W» broadcast
of your.wonderful tri- to ^uropec Next year you can look for us at Homecoming,
i-eanwhile all good wishes tc the wholdvbunch and congratulations for
nast fine work*"
Katherine Chase ( Mrs, Katherine Gibsen) (1940—41) 4137 Greenwood Drive
Des Moines, Iowa
Our former dancer writes that she is married and they have four children,
Ben I I I 10, Chase 7, Brian 3 and Megan 11 months, Katherines hus'xind
is T, V. director of an advertising agency.
Mary Murchison ( Mrs Mary M. Taber) (1941-42) 101 Central Park, Iowa City, Ia,
Mary, once a dancer with the mens '-roup, writes that she is married back in
1945 and they have two children, Mary Kay 6 , and Lynn 2%. Mary's husband
is at the University Hospital, assistant profeffor, in the Surgery department,
Thoracic Division!
Winston W. Hall (194l)
We wore shocked to receive the following*" My son Winston V# Hall is deceased.
I am enclosing the &2.00 chock. 7/e were very proud at the time he joined
the Highlanders. Rolland W. Hall, Father of Winston H all"
John R. Christensen (1941—42) 300 Homer Ave Palo Alto, California
Our ex-snare drummer is just out of the Army aftur two years. He is how
with the Palo Alto Clinic in Palo Alto California. Chris writes; "Had a
chance to see the Highlanders at the Michigan - Iowa game this year and was
thrilled to see them again. If you get out this way (rcayber when Iowa plays
in the Rose Bowl) 1*11 go down to Pasadena and see you next year- hum— "
William S» Gladstone (1941-42) University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
Our ex-riper is married and has three children, Denise 7, YJIlliam 5, and
Stephen 1. Bill is resident physician, radiology, S U I Hospital. He
writes that he was discharged from the Air Force Medical Corps as Captain
in June 1953.
Delores Rosenbloom ( Mrs Melvyn J. Hakan) (1941—45) 7544 Sagamore Rd*
Kansas City 13, Mo.
Dee is married and has three children, Brian, 41/2, David 3, and Jane Ellen 7mos,
Dees husband is an optometrist and real estate salesman part time. She
also says that he is"the organization craz^rest" guy in town. She further
writes* "Sure would love to get back to SUI for a reunion >:ut for me that
day looks pretty far off. I can just "icture me strutting down the football
field with three little "helpers" tagging behind. It must have been
thrilling to be with the Highlanders when they accompanied the year's
extraordinary football team. I never had such a privilege my years in
school.»
Jack Droz (1941-43( Box 119, Wellman Iowa
This ex- piper is married and has two children, David 3 and Michele 2.
Jack has a general chiropractic practice ih Wellman, the "Turkey Capitol
of the World."
Phyllis Nissen ( Mrs Miles Chenault) (1941-45) 639 Eleventh NE, Mason City,Ia .
Phil has three children Steve 7, Lary 4 and Ronnie 2. Her husband Miles
is Claims attorney for Iowa Hardware Mutual Ins. Co. He handles all legal
work and is head of Claim Department. She further writes* " We heard many
nice remarks about the Highlanders work in the bond drive and still repercussions
of the European trip, Enjoyed the report on that so very much. Lets hope
next year they can accompany the football team to the Rose Bov/1. The iittle
Theatre here presented the "The Xiasty Heart" and had such a time locating
a kilt for the Scot who is the leading character. Wished I could have
helped out."
Kenneth L Krabbenhoft. M.D. (1941—42) 481 E. Lewiston, Ferndale 20, Michigan
This ex-piper and wife have three children, Kenneth Jrf 7, Douglas 5, and
Karen Ann 2-|. Ken is at the Harper Hospital, Drs. Reynolds and Asso.,
Radiologist.
Bill DeVoe (1941-43) 5077 Strathmore Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
This ex-pipcr is married and has one child William Michael 2 . Bill is
with the G E Jet Engene Plant, Cincinnate, Ohio. He is supervisor of
payments, bill writes as follows*" Absolutely no change in status from
last year, except maybe a pound or two more and a hair or two less. And
thanks for that fine summary of last seasons journey. The lassies ret
around much easier than we ever did — but don't they always?"
Lois Schoenfeld ( Mrs. Quentin Clifton( (1942-46) 2617 Orange Grove Ave,
Whittier, California
Our ex-bass drummer writes that her husband is a general line salesman with
the Armour Co. Lois writes as follows* " I hated missing you and the girls
in Colorado but we missed ny folks too so we moved to Californis. We
have bought a house and after a lot of redecorating, etc. i think we're
settled for a whild. Yve are both well and very hap^y to have all the
family clos by. Quentin and I are a doting Aunt and Uncle to sisters little
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Susanne. I think of you all often, even planned one room around some
H ighlander pictures. Quentin said if I didn't write the check and catch ■
up on my d..bt he would. So-here it is and I love sending1 it for I think the
Scholarship Fund is a wonderful way for us all to do the something we
wanted in order to.still be a Highlander. By the way we sat with our :
heads inside the T V set watching Iowa give Notre Dame a bad tine. Regards
and affection to all our friends. Mother and Dad send their regards.
If any of you vacation here as I have always told you - if you can catch us —
you're always welcome."
John A. Linkletter (1942-43) 511 North Fourth Ave. East, Newton, Iowa
Jack is married and they have one child, Gayle Joan, 18 months. Jack is now
city editor of the Newton Daily Nev/s. Jacks brother, Monty is I believe,
still,with the University of Iv.ichigan, all so an ex-riper. , ■
Robert H. Morris (1942-43) Suite 1102, 210 5th Ave, New York N.Y.
Here is a very interesting letter from an ex-piper. Bob is married to Julie
Lopez Gonzalez whose home town is Omete^ec, Guerrero, Mexico. They .were
married in December 1952 and have one child named Mayra Raquel Nationdad
Lopez y Morris, two months. Bob writes that his h :>me is in Mexico City, Mexico
but that he works out of New York, travelling constantly, setting u p a hew
' sales organization nation wide for an importing firm. Next year he expects
to be in Mexico full time manufacturing for export. He further writes,
"Would like to recommend Mexico as a fine place to live and work. Living
costs are ’much lower there and the tempo of life makes fdr a more pleasant
existence. Under the new administration there is a nore favorable climate
for foreign workers and investors are intensifying. Mexico City College,
an English language school there, offers a rl^ce to learn Spanish and get
organized in the country. However one test should Ne all important in a
persons decision to think of Mexico as a possible living pl&cej if ,rou like
Latins as*I do you'll love it; if you dislike Latins yoe'll hate i t ."
Eileen Doerres ( Mrs John K. Williford) (1942—46) Lillington, N. C.
Eileen and John have two children, Peggy 3% and Johnny 1. Her husbsnd "tends
to all these tobacco-farmers"(he1s a M. D , ) and Eileen just sits around the
house with the children (Hal)* Her further comments are* " I missed the
Christmas letter last year but that was a rush time around our house.
Johnny came just before Christmas. My drawl gets deeper by the year, I
would love to have some company from the North just to he-’r a Yankee talk
■apain. Willy.says I ’m hard to live with since Iowa ended ur in the top 10.
Virginia Pyle (Mrs. Alan Benson) (1942-43) 475 Fairwood Dr., Inkster, Michigan
This'ex-dancer sent me a Christmas card with the following comments which I
certainly appreciate* " I missed last year's edition of the annual letters.
Guess it m s due to our change of adoress. T»e are feck in civilian life and
loving every minute of it. What a reliefi Have bought a new home and furniture
and been busy doing the usual thing in a house - planting yards,
shrubs, etc. We have a neighbor who was exclaiming about a gal on T V doing
the Highland lling, so I got up and surprised the whold g°ng. 1 can still
do it- and at ".y age, too J.'l Have started to teach* our daughter, Linda so
she can e part of the .gang some dsy. Say, just for the books our other child
is a boy ( Jon Alan or tetter known as Jay). The Christmas letters have
had a girl's name for him each year. Now that he can read, I thought I ’d better
straighten it out. He’d feel like a sissy! And believe me, he is not."
Mary Smith ( Mrs. Mary Leonard) (1943*44) 503 S. Prospect, Maquoketa, Iowa
The nIghlanders were, u p to Maquoketa last November performing for a High
School football game and ran into -Mary and her two children* Patty 6years
and Tom, Z\ years. Mary writes that;her husband, Benny, is a livestock
buyer for Western Buyers*
Jeanne R. Baker ( Mrs H. Leslie Madison ) (1943-5) 5450. N. Long Island Dr.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Our bir old tenor drummer is married and is expecting. Les is with the
Wisconsin Electric Power Co as an Employment Int'eWiewer in Personnell
Division, sS.ke writes* " Keeping true to our tradition we have moved again,
making it four times in fear years. I've given u p promising that we'll stay
put for more than a year. Spent part of the year as Assistant to the Sales
and Marketing Analyst at Red Stsr Yeast Co but have since "retired" to manufacture
our first heir. Hope the highlanders can find a good reason to come
u p Ydsconsin way soon. Let me know if you do - please." Sorry we will not
plan to be in Edison as Wisconsin plays here in 1954. However we might be
there in 1950 -when Iowa plays Wisconsin at Madison.
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Marsena Melson ( Mrs. J, G. Gerlach) (1943--46) 940 E. 80th St., Chicago 19, I11.
Marsenas husband is a chemical engineer for Standard Oil of Indiana at the
Whiting refinery* Marsena v/rites that she has got more than she can do
being a housewife. and mother. They have a brand new youngster, Lynn iiarie
barn November 16, 1S53. She further writes, "Our new little girl-is our
chie^f interest in life. Sure keens both of us hopping, and four doting
grandparents too. I worked at my reception desk jot at U. S. Steel till
early August. Incidentally, how early does one start training s future
Highlander?"
Eleanor Nissen ( “rs. Robert jell) (1943—441 1945-47) 2027-§ Indrla Blvd.
' * Whiting, Indiana..
This ex-piper is married and they have two youn'sters, William (Billy) 21months
and Kathleen 2 weeks., Eleanor writes that her husband is an assistant general
foreman of the-filtering oi}.s department at the Whiting refinery of Standard
Oil Co of Indiana. She further says that "I've just been home from the
hospital for a week with our little gal, Kathy. She's ns good as gold and
we're so thrilled to hare a girl. One day Billy gently p&ked his fist in
her face and said "Pow, Kaffy - righ in t*e kisser" what a fine influence
this T V, Merry Christmas' to all the Highlanders of 'y years and a special
greeting to the Adamsons.
H arriet Schlachter ( krs Dale R. Gidel) (1943-44) Rockwell City, Iowa.
Harriet, a former piper, and Dale hve two ooys, St ven 8 and Mavid 5. Dale'
runs the Gidel Insurance and Real Estate Agency along with his brother.
Harriet further writes th~t "Just want to add that the performance’s of the
Highlanders at the' football games makes me proud to have been a member,
even thou- h it was for such a short time, and in that beginnin first year.
Their performance is the highlight of the games for me, as it is for everyone,
I'm sure. ,.
Bettye A. Neal '(3*943-44) Apartment 200, 2901 Conn. Ave, N.W», Washington 8, D*C.
One of our baton, itirirlers from a few years ago writes that she is with the
Republican-Congressional Committee, Capitol-Hill, Washington, D. C, as
Director of Research Department.
Gwen Buster ( krs. J. L. Slater) (1943-47) 2819 a Baywater Ave, San Pedre, Calif.
Gwen use to play snare dnr s and also her husband, Jim played snare drums in
the Highlanders. Gwen and Jim have two youm sters, Jimmy, 6 years -nd
Robin, 3 years. Owen is kept busy being a mother and wife. Ji-r is a staff
obstetrician-gynecologist for the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Los Angeles,
Gwen further writes*"This year has been a big one for us. After six years of
internship, residency and army Jim, my husband, i s ‘finally out in practice
as a staff obstetrician- gynecologist for the kaiger foundation Hospital in
Los Angeles, We have a nice, though slightly cramped apartment on a hill
over looking Lon' Beach and San Pedro Harbors. Jimmy, our 6 year old , starts
first grade in February. Ro in is sweet and maddening at the same time,
like little three year old girls can be. - We really got carriod away with the
lowa-Notre Dame game. Listened to the radio broadcast, then saw it on T V
the next day. Were really thrilled to hear that Iowa got -9th in the list of
the nation's top ten football teams. (See you next year at the Rose yowl
game.) We really look foreward to the letter every year -think you're doing
a marvelous .job. Enclosed find, our contrabution. It ’ s a nice thing that
the Highlanders should do something constructive along with exchanging rem-inissences.
With the annual news letter reaching such proportions it must
be getting a little expensive - would be glad to chip in for expenses," ( Nothanks
anyway- just k^ep the scholarship fund going. B i l l ) •
Betty C-. -Siiverber^ (1943-45) 3750,.Randolph, Lincoln, Ne.br,. •
This ex-drummer writes that she has completed work on her masters degree in
psychiatric social work >at -the University of Nebraska- in .June 1953, She
is now employed as caseworker at the Lincoln Child Guidance Center at Lincoln
Nebraska. .
This ex-snare drummer^; is married and they have one youngster, Gary, 2 years
old. Dorat.hys husband is a farmer, farm manager and a partner in a commercial
fertilizer .business. She further adds* " .We saw the highlanders twice
Dorothy Snook (M rs. Dalmar Van Horn Jr.) (1943—46) Jeffarson, Iowa RFD 4,
this fall and>expecially enjoyed'tb^a performance at the Minnesota ga^e.
Best wishes f or a hap^y holiday season to the High landers • and the Adamson
family. " ".f. r.; ,
Flora Whiting (Mrs James Baker) (1943—45) 77 Chet wood Terrace , Fanwood^ N .J .
Flora and Jim have two youngster, Linda 4 and Jimmie 10 months. Jim is a
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petro-geologist with Socony Vac cum Oil Company in New York City. She adds,
" I don't have a thing of interest to write, but I do so want to receive a
copy of the Christinas letter, I wouldn't think of not filling out this
form. I just stay home and mother our two wonderful kiddies and look forward
to the day Jim and 1 -will have a chance to attend an Iowa University
homecoming. Keep up the good -work."
Marilyn Schrimper (Mrs. Robert W. Roberts) (1943-45) 2531 Meadowbrook Dr. S.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Our ex-snare drummer writes that her husband, Bob, is plant engineer for
Dewey and Almy Chemical Co. at their Cedar Rapids plant. They have two
children, Lynn 4\ and Billy l|r.
Sarah Jean Gibson (Mrs. Robert A. Bawden) (1944) 2416 Dugan Court, Davenport,Ia .
She writes, "Our twin boys (Jim-and-Al) were a year old October 30th. I ’m
sorry I didn't report them for last year's letter but I was much too busy
learning how to take care of two-at—once. We do have a new address this
year; decided it was time for a home of our own with such a suddenly, .qx-t
panded family. Jut isnlt "Dugan" court an ode. place for a Scotchman to settlq
down? Needless to say, I'm no longer a reporter for the Davenport Times, but
I am the Times literary editor. I can write my co-<y at home and the book
page is published just once a week. One thing a 1 out twins--they entertain
each other beautifully.- *3u't mine don't walk; they runl Oiten in opposite
directions. Anyway, Bob and I took time off for a couple fo football games
this year, and enjoyed seeing the Highlanders at half-time. Ferry Christmas
to a l l ." * A *
Vera Greiner (1944—45) 428' St. James Place, Chicago 14, Illinois
This ex-piper is secretsrv to a partner of Arthur Andersen and Co., pubilic
accounting firm. She further adds, "'Twas a real thrill to see the Highlanders
at the Iowa—Michigan game. They make one proud to be an’ex-Fighlander.
are the Highlanders planning to be in attendance at any out of town g-res next
year? (Don’ t know yet,Bill5 We selected the Iowa-Jiichigan game this year
because I knew in advance the Highlanders were to be there."
Lucile Schoenfeld ( Mrs. Stan Lichtenstein) 2421 Montair Ave., Long Beach 1 5 ,Cal.
This snare drummer and tenor drummer has one child Suzanne Louise, 2 years.
Luciles husband is floor manager of J. C* Penney Co., Long Beach, California.
She further .writes, " My husband ’was recently promoted to the Long Bench
store. We have -noved and bought our first new home and are busy enjoying
life in this California beach ;sity. We are anxiously awaiting the day that
the Highlander's come out to play in the Rose Bowl. If there, is anything, we
can do to help push this along, pie: se let us khow*"
Barbara Coffman ( Mrs. Max Boustead) ( 1944-45) Woodbine, Iowa
Barb and ^ax have two youngsters Bill, 6 and Jon 5. Max is a farmer and they
have.lived in Woodbine the last seven years. She further writes, ^Attended
Homecoming at Iowa and enjoyed seeing Highlanders receive reward for selling
bonds. Always think of the time the Highlanders played for Governor in-augeration
and we marched u p 'and down canitol steps. Still think Highlanders
should go ack to bjjys in about 14 years, “y youngest boy led the r-ythem
band at grade operetta this fall so I'm sure he is "tTighlander material"
Would love to see some of ex-Highlanders if they ever come to Western Iowa."
Margery McDonald ( Mrs. Charles W McKinley) ( l944—48) Bull Run Road, Brownsville,
Penn.
This big old tenor drummer writes that they have two youngsters, Karen
Lane 4^ and Lourie Ann 2^, Chas is business manager for the Brownsville
Telegraph Newspaper,- daily, circulation 9000, Marg and Chas wersj back to
homecoming last November , I certainly was glad to see them. Marge tells
me that they are expecting again. She further writes, " The Highlanders
looked wonderful at Homecoming - wish they h?d had more time to perform.
The scholarship sounds wonderful. With all the practicing they have to do
they need more than a scholarship. We saw lots of kids at floraecoming. Don't
know what we will do if we cen't make it to Iowa some Fal l ."
Louis Maddy ( Mrs. R. Wayne Winter) (1944) 8565 W. 556h Drive, .Arvada, Colo
L»uise and wayne have one child, Barbara Jo, 9 months, "'..syne received his
D. D« S. from the University of Kansas City in m y of this year and opened •>
his dental practice in Arvada, Colo oh October' 19, 1953* • #
Jonny Hurst (Mrs. George V. Nesheim) (1945-48) 416 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs,Colo
This old snare drummer writes that they have two youngster, Kristine Ann Z\
and Elizabeth ^ean Smonths. George is real estate salesman for Fredericks and
Co, in Colorado Springs. I had a nice phone conversation with Jonny when
we were in Colorado Springs last summer. Glad to hea they're all well. She
writes, "Big event of the year was the addition to our haren- Elizabeth
Jean arrived in April, The £irls keep me pretty busy, but provide enough
entertainlent to off set that. They've just reached the stage of giggling —
at each other and in the process wear a wee bit on the nerves. Tell me, ^ill
how have you stood your rirls all these years? George returned from Alsaka
in time for Christmas and we really had a grand holiday season. He found the
country fascinating but have decided against roving - the housing and weather..
.:ig against takinp children up there, We like Colorado Springs very much and
hope' to stay on i f the real estate business proves profitable, ^-eorge predicts
Iowa will go to the Rose Bowl next year. If that prediction comes true and the
Highlanders represent the school, its a promise that we'll attend it (straight
from friend husband's mouth), so root extra hard for the t e n next fall -
that's a trip x don't want to, misslU. Best wishes for the Highlanders for '54,
Sally Ann.Quist ( Mrs Paul William Kamman, J r .) (1945-49) 2410 40th St,
Des Moines 10, Iowa
Our ex-piper and tenor drummer now has a 1 rand new youngster, Lynn, born
October 23, 1953. Sallys husband is employed at Covles ^.gazines (Look) at
present as art department manager in direct mail, eginning January 1, 1954
he will be a layout artist for Warren ?/ehterell and Associates in Chicago,
She writes, " I always enjoy receiving the Christmas letter and hearing news
of fellow Highlanders, Two girls with whom I have kept in contact also would
like to have the letter but haven't received one as yet* They are* Gretchen
Swanson (Mrs, Kirt Johnson), 2830 Dean, Des “ oines, Iowa andJoan Carter
(tors, David Ring), 747 Tiburon Blvdv, ?fil l Valley, California.’" ( Will
send a letter - Bill)
Margaret McCaslin (Mrs, Richard Hemingway) (1945-49).314 Third Ave N.E,Waverly,Ia.
Our ex-piper and Dick now have one youngster, a little girl ndmed Hollis
born June 25, Dick is an attorney in Waverly, Mac further writes, "Dick
and 1 are looking forward to Hollis' first Christmas altho six months is a
bit young to tell tales of Sant Claus, We enjoyed the Highlanders Football
game performances and always read with interest all of the .places they go
every year. Remember the latch string is always out in .’.averly for. all the
old Highlanders in my vintage,"
Maridee Hill ( Mrs, George J, Hegstrom Jr,) (1945-47) 3208 Woodland, Ames, Iowa
Geprge and Maridee now have three youngsters, Trey (George I I I ) 4-, Morley
(daughter) 20 months and Erik 2 months, George is associated with the McFarland
Clinic in’ practice of internal medicine. She further writes, "At
last we’ r§ settled, for lif we hope. Our % v y tour proved to be more of a
vacation in California, we no sooner arried June 29th when George found that
under the just passed Dr's.Draft law he could be released in 90 days
(becaus of enough previous time in the ^avy) so we left September 1 and were
able to rent a house here and move in by '-'ctober 8 , Our third*child arrived
two weeks late (^t# 14) but we thought it post considerate of him to wait til
we could, ge settled. Now I hope the Highlanders will come to Veishea next
spring so x can Mp<bint with pride". Any old members in Ames? Come on overt
Doris Timm (Mrs,"Boots" Olsen) (1945-46) Tr #1 Box 367 Misty Hills Ranch,
' Vista, Calif.
Doris and Boots have one youngster, Nancy, 2 years. Boots is agent for the
State Farm Insurance Co's,' Doris writes, " Expecting another addition to
the family the first of the new year. Think the scholarship- idea wonderful
and am happy to send my contribution,"
Mibsy Pell .(Mrs, James M. Wood) (1945-49) 28 Williams St, Clinton, New York, N,Y
Mibsy and Jim have a youngh daughter, Dana, 1§, Jim is an instructor of
English composition and public speaking at Hamilton College, Clinton. She
further writes, " I started teaching ballet in September. Have 25 students,
five in a class once a week. Believe it of not, they already know the first
step to the Highland Fling. Classic ballet orens itself into all sorts of
channels." • * ' * •.
Norma Lou Haegg ( Mrs. Donald W. Pollock) 774 Eudora, Denver 20, Colorado
Norma Eou and Donald were married December 18, 1953, Don is a lawyer for
an'insurance company.. Norma says she is a speech therapist at a children's
hospital and lov§s Colorado*
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Marthaballe Cooley (Mrs. Elwyn C# Pickart) (1945-49) 1412 E. Lemon S t . / '
Lakeland, Florida
Our little ex-bass drummer is working as assistant to the Society Editor.* of-of
the Lakeland Ledger. She adds, "Tfot exactly in the field of Home Economies,
but I love i t . " pic (her husband) is employed as a chemical engineer at
the American Agricultural Chemical Co., in. Pierce, Florida* She. further "
•writes, "Pic and I moved to Lakeland Florida from Chicago in April of this
year and have rented a cute little house with a big yard and' ’-lenty of flowers.
Quite a change from our apartment lining. Tnhat they say' out Southern
hospitality is true,, as we have made so many friends here* We keep busy with
our jobs and fcnve joined the Cleveland Heights Golf Club. Pic is trying
very hard to' teach me the fundamental, but 1 c?n't seem to perfect a drive of
over 150 yards* Mother just left after her first visit tp Florida a^d couldn’ t
bexieve +hat Pionse+tias really grew on tall bushes.' V.ith all the red
flov/ers and gr-*en shrubs, we are alre dy decorated f'or the Christmas season.
But of course we’ ll miss the snow aoout as much as we miss seeing Iowa
football games and the Highlanders’ '■'lay. .j Wish I could see the film the
Highlanders made. I other saw it at the State Fair and said it was wonderful.”
Loi s Price (Mrs.. Dean E. Duncan) 303 N. Pinet, Jefferson, Iowa
Lois and Dean hve three youngsters now, Mark, 5^, 3ruce 4 and Deborah lweeki
Dean is working at the United Food grocery store. She adds, "I was glad to
get this information sheet again this year so will get it filled out while
I have a few minutes, Our life has been pretty routine this rast year
except for our very recent addition to the family of a baby girl bcrn
Novemoer 27, 1953. In fact, I have only been home from the hospital one
day so you know how busy I am. We were thrilled beyond words of course, and
have named her Deborrh Lynn.. I sure ho^e she will be a future Highlander;
she does a pretty good job of tuning u” rifht now.”
Bobbie Ginter (Mrs Jack Huston) (1945-49) 10881 Barranca Dr. Cupertino, Calif
Our favorite snare drummer and drum' dancer v/rites that she is a full time
house wife and hubby is still in 'the men’ s wear business with ex-Highlander
and brother-in-law, Bill Russell. He also manages a department store on- the -
side. Bobbiea letter was just full of information this time. "Last June
I met Cam'Smith (S .U .I . 1949) who is living in the near-by community of
Mountain View. Her husband who was an Annapolis Crrduate and Jet pilet
stationed a Moffett field went down in the waters near Korea & was lost.
Cam and her two daughters, Anne are 3 and Cyndy age 10 months, live at
1851 Latham, lion tain Vievr, 'Cal. Cam's name is Clinite now. Col.and Mrs.
Smith are living in Del t'onte Forest, Calif. Msrian Rees is an assistant to
the director of the Lux Video Theatre. She lives at 3649^ Regal niece,
Hollywood-28, Calif. Marian srent her vacation with us this last summer.
She took ’the Highlander Christmas letter and Diary home with her and said she
enjoyed both very much. Jack was elected vice ^resident of the local Kivanis
club a .few months back which entitled us both to attend a district Ai?/anis •
Convention held at Santa Monica, Calif. It was quite an experience attending
a service club now wow as a delegate rather than a Highlander. Looks like
Iowa is going to have some real foot ball. We*.re homing the team and Highlanders
will be. in the Rose Bowl next year. Anyway, °ack and I hope Iowa
gets to the Rose Bowl before we have to go in wheel chairs. Eill, you're
still doing a terrific job as director of the Highlanders. Best of wishes to
you and vour family. Get those dollars in kids for the support of our
scholarship fundi" ‘ -
Patricia Malloy (Mrs. Carl Bacino) (1945-48) 2081/2 S, 9th st. Marshalltown, Iowa
Our ex-dancer and piper writes that she has a youngster, Maribeth,. 4 years
old and husband is with his fater in the grocery business. She further
writes, " Vie saw the Highlanders this last season.and they looked -reat.
We ,pot a big kick out o f ’the mascot,’ it 's something to see'a dog on the
field that really belongs there.. Koe^ up the good work and who knows the
Highlanders may be in the Rose Bowl next January."
Virginia Anderson (Mrs. John Ford) (1946—49) .R. .R 3, Wayzata, Minnesota —•
Ginny writes that they now. have two girls, 'Cindy 3 yda'rs and Gail 8 months.
John, a former instructor in the university Ccrrn Skill classes, is now with
the Pills'ury i'-ills Co. in Minneapolis* He is in the public relations department
and his main job is putting out the monthly company magazine. Also,
"In between magazines, he tekes hundreds of pictures, ^oes on mysterious trips
to C ic°go, Milwaukee, new York and so forth, takes many more Pictures, and
comes home to his darkroom to gloat. At the monent he is in New York to
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help with Pillsbury's National "Bake-off". IVe’ re living in a house on -kike
Minnetonka, which is a few miles west of Minneapolis. lie left Iowa City in
June, just after John passed his PhD comprehensives (in English). If he
can find time to write his thesis, He'll come back in another year to get
his degree."
Jane Pauls (Mrs. Earl Youngstrom) 304 4a st 13th St, North, Newton, Iowa
Our ex-piper and dancer has one youngster, Holly Jane, 1 year. Earl is employed
in the Loan department of jasper County Savings "ank. Jane writes,
»I« m afraid there is nothing too interesting to write this year - no new
children and still in the same town in the same'house. Have had a ::usy
year tho, raising- a lively gal and very"much enjoying being a housewife .
and mother instead of a "working" girl. Will also add that x still go to
the Iowa Football games more to see the highlanders perform than to see the
game and the one time I saw them this year they were excellent. The Christmas
letter is so interesting I am looking foreward to this.year's letter®."
Eloise Peterson (1946-49) M r . John E. McGowan,American Embassy - Belgrade)
U. S. State Dept. Mail Room B, Washington, 25, D.C.
I'm going to quote our ex-pi^ers letter in full as I certainly think it was
extremely .interesting. Thanks a million Eloise. " I am sending ny delayed
"thanks" for your wonderful record of you Highlander trip to Europe also the
Christmas letter. Am ho^inf that I am not too late for Christmas 1953,
Yes, I am really in Belgrade. I have been since October 1st ir, time for
all the trouble over Trieste - it has been very, interesting, ^-y sister and
her husband live here as John is the Public Affairs Officer for the Embassy
here. They met me in Genoa, xt?ly, on September 16 and we toured most of
Italy also parts of Austria and Germany. I came over on a Italian ship, the
SS Saturnia. IVhat wonderful experiences making u p partially for missing the
Highlander trip 1 At the ’-'resent I hpe to work in Munich, Germany, so
that I can see /•.ore of We stern Europe, however. since August 31st, I hrve
be-n travclung and loafing - am I spoiled. Getting back to business, I think
Bobbie Ginter's idea a very good one ; nd my first pay chock should b.along
soon. I will then send my contribution toxvards the fund. I really do
appreciate the “ ighlanders letter as I like to know what everbody is doing.
I kept in touch with Iowa footbrll ■ ames this Fall and each time I heard
about the scores x thought shout the Highlanders, hissed seeing them entirely
this year. Certainly hope that your family is well. I probably wouldn t
even recognize Heather. *his will have to be my vihristmas card as they^are
non-oxistant hero in Belgrade - "slightly" different kind of , overnmant."
Mary Rae Reimers ( Mrs. Sylvan Christofferson) (1946-50) 1338 S. Raleigh St.
"Denver, Colorado
Mary is teaching at the Jefferson County schools (art). Her husband .is a
carpenter. She writes that they have bought a new home in Denver with a
nice mountain view. They are expecting an addition to the family next & a y .
Fran Valentine (Mrs. Ralph Cahill) (1946-51) 526 "B" Street, Taft, Calif.
Our favorite tenor and snar drummer writes that they're expecting next
march. Ralph is a geologist with the Texas Company and Fran is doing
occupational therapy at the Cerebral *alsy School in Wasco, Calif. She further
writes, " Greetings from "Sunny California". Right at the present the
phrase is all wron,;, for the valley is srotherud ir fog but it was ccrtainly
appropriate this past summer — hot! Eymw. It was 110- 115 degrees,etc,,
for months on end, I should explaing, we are living in the San Joaquin
velley and it is very close to veing .csert near faft. Mot much scenery
except oil wells (X could appreciate t'^em a lot more if one of them belonged
to us.) Very dry, brown and little vegitation. However, we are enjoying our
respective jobs very much and that is what counts the most. , From all reports
ifc sounds like we missed the best Iowa football team in years. Well, will
be expecting to see the Iowa team and the Highlanders at the Rose Bowl game
next year - ok?"
Dorothy Achenbach (Mrs. Donald Swanson) (1946—50) 2010 N. Lewis Ave, Waukegan
Illinois
Our ex-snare drummer v;rites Don is a mechanical en£ ineer at Fansteel Metallurgical
Company of i'^orth Chicago. They have one youngster six months old.
LaVonne Mersch ( Mrs Wayne J, Tegler) (1946—48) 331 Helmholz, Waukegan, I 11.
Yfeyne is with Uncle Sam in the wavy and LaVonne is at the VA Hospital in
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Downey, I1 1 . , working in the social service section.Our ex-^i^er writes as v
f ollows, ".Nothing out' of the ordinary has happened since last year, Bill. :
Thank heavens, Wayne has 'been able to stay at Great Lakes and come next
September 1st, we'll be civilians' again,.-■ We are both looking- forward to that
great day. 'Air plans are rather indefiniate but core next Christmas we'll
be settled, Jiore you and your family’and all the Highlanders have a very , -.,
harry holiday:'season. • « » ’ ’ • •
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Madine Nieman (Mrs. Russell R. Cole) (1946-50) 3041 First Ave, San Diego 3, Cal
Our ex- bass drummer writes that .she is ‘'"ark “anor Hotel socia'l iostess.
Russ has just been released from the marine's and is ’ow completing training
and schooling for a license as' a mortician.. We were fortunate enoug to
see Russ and Dinny at homecoming last November. They both looked wonderful*
She adds, MThere is a small drur. and bagfrinc unit here in S^n, Diego (all'men
except the dancers) that we have'seen in sveral?parades recently. They.really
are -very good but of course can't compare- with the highlander si.' .Bill, we
surely enjoyed oiir visit with you in October when we went to'Homecoming.
It brought back memories of so-’.e wonderful times, flo^e we'll see you again
next year." '• •
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Jeanne Wing- ( Mrs. George S . . Wilson). (l 946-48) 205 E. Lake St.,' Rockwell City
Iowa
Jeanne and Gtorge have two children, Ricky 3| and ^ancy 1. Joanne adds the
following to her lettorj " there have seen some changes made in the Ydlson
family since'I last wrote. Our baby girl was a year old novemfcer :2 . we
all adore her, especially big .brother, Ricky. We built our new home Inst
year too which we are thoroughly enjoying. Look up u^ whenever your in the
vicinity - the coffee pots always on. Really enjoyed the highlanders performance
at Homecoming this year." > .
Margaret Barnes ( Mrs. K, K. Brinkmeyer) 233 Derbyshine Rd. Waterloo, Iowa :
Our ex-snare drummer and Brink have one youn£ ster> Lyn Marie, age .16 months*
Brink is still with Remington Ea’nk and likes his work very much, .'Margare.t
adds, " We have just bought, a new house and j.ust moved last pohth. In the .
confusion of everything I set aside this letter so as not to forget about it -
so what havens? I couldn't find the letter. Yihere is. Jeanne Peterson?
missed her name i* last years letter. "(Soe cofvents at end' of letter.)
Col. W. W. Jenna, Mrs Jenna and Bill Jr.; (1 9 46-52) Hq. MAAG^. Apo 63, c/0 PM
■, . San Francisco, ’ Calif,ornia
Received the following letter form Col. Jenna. It is quite lengthy, however
just full of news from Bill, Maude and Bill,- Jr and 1 could hot see deleting *
any of this letter. He writes, "Grestins to-you, Fran, Billy,' Johnny and - -
Herther and the very best of wishes for: you all during the coming new year. ,
We all hope that you had a grand Christmas and are sure that you did. J-audie
lot over here at the end' of.,f’9bruary. and young Bill arrived for duty with the
MAAG (Military Assistance Advisory Group) in July. He is £ corporal, at the
present time and will sever his connections .with this man's army next month.;
He ho^es to get a-job over here, ’preferably w i h CAT (Civil Air Transport).
He wants to see some more of'this n^ck of the woods before returning to the
States. Since being here, he has.had a trip to ^ongKon , Bangkok, Singapore
and succeeded in having himself a grand tine and, as is usual with..all who
r.-ake such trips, returning broke, ^audie has also been-to KongKong,’. As a .
matter of fact, she-went over there'within a month after her arrival.
Condition, uron return, broke. -audie and I..have just completed seventeen
days leave. Vie flew to Bangkok and srent eight days there and the', went to- ;
Hongkong for a week. Tie got back on Christmas. Eve, so were able to be with
Bill, which was good. We got a gob of clothes a d really .enjoyed ourselves
to the fullest extent. This is a beautiful island, . I t may be called an
unsinkable aircraft carrier, but, brother, it is not as smooth as- one.
We have a range of mountains running down’1 the eastern portio of the island.
On a of the peaks, Mt. Morrison, sticks its snoot iflto 'the air for some 5
14,00 fe^t and there are some fifty other "oaks'which run u^ to about 9,-000*
The rlrce is trcmemdously fertile, of course, and tfley average about 2-| rice
crors per year. The fruit on the island is out of this world — pineap~le •
that is tetter tha Hawaiian ’-'inea^^le, oranges and -tangerines, watermelon,
both ^ink and white ’neat, bananas, pomelos* My job, Chief of Staff -of the .
MAaG, is beyond a doubt the -grandest madhouse that I have..ever experience.
I love it though, and we have no dull m-wie^ts, I can assure your. The.: MAAG -
has a total strength of nearly 800 and we now have over 300 MAAG families .
on the island. Well,Bill briefly, that is that. So give our ..love to the
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Highlanders and wish them continued success and tell thorn again how tremendously
Maudie, young Bill and. I enjoyed our association with them. How many are
there now? Have you reached 48 r';ir'es and 24 drums yet? Great balls of fire,
how we would love to see them in action again."
Caroline Jones (Mrs. James S. Johnson) (1947-48) 226 Mohawk St. Waterloo, Ia.
Caroline and Jim have three youngsters, Catharine 3, James 2 and ^-argarot 1,
Jim is vdth the purchasing department of the Rath Packing Co. Caroline
writes as follows* " I was interested to see a film of the Highlanders trip
on TV several weeks ago. . We racked u^ our throe little ones and drove to
New Jersey last summer - gives me a small idea of the problems Till had
managing all those girls to Europe and back.”
Bee Jay Miller.(Mrs. Robert Penrose) (1947—49) 1032 . 9th, Burlington, Iowa
Our favorite drummer writes as follows? "Dob.returned from Korea in August
and was discharged in September, so we're now together in Burlington in a
"little house with five do/_ s to -ake it really crowded. Bob is the/boys'
work secretary at the YMCA and I'm still the ’•'hys'ic?l education director
at the YWca. We love our jobs and Burlington, so we think we're settled down."
Helen Sharp (M rs. W. T. Heun) (1947-49) 63rd F. I . S. Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda,
Helen and husband have one child, Monica, 19 months. H elens Mich,
husband is a Sabre jet pilot, stationed in ur-^er ; 'ichigan on -^ake Huron. •
She writes that, "Ly husband visted Scotland for a few days in November and
thought the country beautiful and friendly. He very thoughtfully brought
back a book of the clans and tartans and a pair of tarns for our little t irl
and me. Hope to get there some day myself."
Marjorie Campbell ( Mrs Walter W. Larson) (1947-50) 9064 W. Swan Circle,
Brentwood 17, Mo.
Marjorie and her husband, I<or, have one child, Deborah Jo, 13 months.
Walt is serving as an interne at St. Louis City Hospital. Marjorie writes
that they came home for two games, Mic’.igan and Indiana and were disappointed
not to see the Highlanders the first game but at Homecoming they looked
wonderful as usual." ' . ,
Jean Sahs ( Mrs Richard E. Tupper) (1947—51) 811 West Forth St. S. Newton, Ia
Jean is employed a a research Home economist in the Research, and Development
Department of the Maytag Co. She tests all Maytag' appliances before they
are placed on the market. Her work is strictly confidential. She adds,
"Since last year's highlander Christmas better, Dick hrs gotten out of the
Air Force and returned to his job with the Maytfcr Co. He’ s a market analyst
in the “*arket Research Dept. We have been living in Newton since last fiay
and have found that there are several other old "Highlanders living here,
too. I was so thrilled to see the Highlanders perform, this year — the
first time since graduation. Bill, they really looked swellH"
Nedra McNabney (Mrs Bob Sautter) ( 1947-48) 323 W» 2nd St. N. Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Nedra and Bob have two youn* sters now, Paula 3 and Robbie 8 months. Bob is
practicing medicine in Mt. Vernon and Nedra is chief cook, bottle washer
and baby sitter at home. She adds, "We have;had a gratifying year in Mt.
Vernon. We have many fine firends and Bob keeps busy in his new office.
The children keep me busy and happy. Seeing the Iowa-Minnesota game this
year was a big thrill for us. You girls looked very good on the field. .
I had an overwhelming urge to race out there and fall in step* Bill, do
you still crack the whip? Here’ s wishing all of you a very successful
new year and le t 's keep the scholarship fund gOinc*"
Jeanne Peterson (1946-50) Ricker College, Houlton, Maine : . •
Jeanne is teaching at Ricker College. She writes, " . .d o you think I could
have a film of the European trip sent here? I would so like to see it.
I've net a pipe major of the Fredericton, N.B. pipe band and am in ho^es
of being able to see them before too long. They wear the kilt of the Gordon
Highlanders." (See comments at end of this Christmas letter regarding
the Highlanders European Trip film — Bill)
Edie Slavata ( Mrs. Arnold J. Fransen) 319 Court St. Plane, Iowa City, Iowa
Our ex-snare and bass dremmer and Arnie.now have a youngster, Susan, a year
old last November. Arnie is a math teacher at City High here in Iowa City.
She further adds, " . .S o glad to hear from you arain and be included in'the
Christmas news letter. Since our last correspondence, Arnie, Susie and I
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_ have moved to Iowa City where Arnie got a job this year as a math teacher
at City High, It all came about very suddenly and we couldnH be happier
to be back here - we have a brand new house just a block from City High and
are very busy with school affairs. We saw three of Iowa's football games
this fall and the Highlanders couldn't have looked better. I'm sure Susie
will, be a fine Highlanders some day as she dances to music whenever she
hears it and eVen has her first plaid skirt already. Season's greeting to
/.all. Highlanders.”
Virginia Wheeler (M rs. James W. Spellman) 406 Leland, Bloomington, I 11*
Virginia and Jim have three youngsters, Barbie 4, Jimmy, 3 and ,JiJark David 3-|
mohtHs. Jim is associate actuary with State Farm Life Insurance Co. They
had a big year; she writes, !,0ur bifgest news is “‘ark David Spellman, born
August 12, 1953, sounding off at the present minute but usuall so very good. .
Barbie had her second eye operation in June - now everything is pretty well
back to normal for school next year. Let me say here, please, that if
anyone's chilren are cross-eyed, see a good eye doctor early. It can be
corrected and without wearing (lasses ever.. We're still workinr around the
hous6,.- new light fixtures, the front porch screened in, a roon or two
repainted, the upstairs finished for extra bedrooms and even a garden (about
the size of a single garage.)
Kay Klotzbach (M rs. Donald L. Risk) Independence, Iowa
They, have one boy, William toward, z\ years. Kays husband owns the Buchanan
County Title and Loan Company in Independence. Kay writes that " . . .w e
only saw the uighlanders at Homecoming this year, but as usual, they did
themselved proud. I enjoyed the movies of the European trip on TV. All
I can say is that I was -born 5 years too soofr* T,e are still living in
Independence and "Stornv" is happy with his work, of Abstracting titles.
Billy is Z\ now and all boy - I know;now why ^others get gray. (We are
looking for a little-Sister come spring.) I think the Scholarship Fund an
excellent idea; its an example of how /Highlanders is growing."
Dona Dobson (M rs. Virgil Harder) F31-C1 Stadium Terrace, Champaighn, I 11.
Our favorite piper has one youngster, Christine, l|- years old. Virg is an
instructor at the University of xllinois and is in graduate school. She
writefi'as follov/s. "'li/here is Jean: Peterson now? ( Pdcker College, Houlton,
Maine) and suzy Harrison ( Mrs J . ,J . Haas, 107-| Clark St, Charles City,
Iowa) and Jean Sahs( See letter from her); Am looking forward totthe
Christnafe letter. I surely did enjoy it last year, when are you coming to
Illinois for-a football ;ame?" (Not for a while. Not scheduled to "lay them
in 1954 or 1955 - Bill)
Jane B. Walker 2040 Jefferson,. Apt 207, San Francisco, Calif. (1947—48)
Uur ex-^irer is a legal secretary for the 2aw offices of Jesse K. Steinhart.
Our batchelor rirl writes as follows, " . . .b e e n in wonderful San Francisco
almost two years nov; and love it more every day. This is a city of friendly
people, beautifully dressed women, handsome men and parties, parties, parties!
Needless to say, x frsquently find opportunities to mention the uighlanders.
Tie oly ; ot the Iowa- ^otra Dame game out here but "What a game". I died, a -
fehndsand deaths, Screamer and made pul^ of my ^oor old beaten radio —
good old Iowa: U. , sure let people know where I was from 1 Merry Christmas
everyone. Throw a snow ball for me and get those drones in tune - ’-'lease!
Shirlee Stevens ( Mrs. Norris S. Gould) 160 Liberty Street or Farmer &
Merchants Bank B1dg., Manchester, Iowa
Norrieis a 3awyer in Manchester and has been practicing since he graduated
in June 1952. He is also 'resident of the xov,a Adjustment Company which they
bought last ^aruaryr Shirlee is xyorkin; for a doctor— secretary and
nurse. She further adds, "We're finally out of an apartment and now have a
five room house. The decor is not exactly what you ight see in "House Beautiful11
but x love it and its fun working on it. T.e like Manchester very much
and we're jetting to feel like old timers. It 's friendliness certainly
makes U" for the smallness ande we've never been so busy i Something doing
all the time. We encourage guests and visitors anytime so if you're up
our way look us up. I 'd surely like to know where betsy Woods has been hiding.
I just never can keep track of that girl. And how auout Joyce Larson?
Is she still high foot and fancy free? I think the scholarship fund is marvelous/"
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June Schmidt ( Mrs Bob Roth) 2946 Downing Ave., Jacksonville, Florida
June and Bob have one youngster, David, l-g years old* 3ob is an Annapolis
graduate.
Beverly Ann Bartels (1948—53) 1550 Alta Place, Dubuque, Iowa
Our piper graduated in June 1953. She writes as follows, " I am going to be
married in Easter Sunday, April 18, 1954 and would like to invite anyone
who would like to, to come. I t is klmost impossible to reach all the oj-d
gar^ so maybe this woull do. My future name will be Mrs. James D Treneman
and if anyone is stopping in Iowa City we would be glad to see you."
Betty Ann E dwards (1948—5'1) 100-07 Ascan Ave, Forrest hills, N. Y.
Our ex-snare drummer is now a stewardess for Pan' American world Airways,
She vcrites, nHi Girls* After teaching chem and biology a year in Iowa, I
decided to see the world. I livied in iami last fall and then was transferred
to New Youk. Right now I fly to the Carribean and all eastern countries
of South America including Rio and Buenos Aires. This spring x hpe to fly
to Europe. We get 30 days paid /wacation and lots of time off. We can
travel anywhere on Pan Am. for 15$. I hope to cover the globe. Carol
McNimm.from Iowa U. is also with us. The best to all-of you.”
Sally Finkbine (1948-52) 130. W, 6 th, Storm Lake, Iowa
Sally, after playing pipes and tenor drum, graduated and went to teach school
in denver, Colorado. However now she is home in Storm Lake and writes,
"Good idea to. stay home and loa f (?) a year ouz' you can practice u p on
cooking, etc,, which so thejr tell me will come in- handy."
Helen E. Merchison (Mrs. Clinton Thomas) (1948-50) R#2, Iowa City
Helen, one of our ex-piper and dancers and Clinton have two girls, Nancy
Elizabeth 3 and Kathleen 1. Clinton works for the Iowa - Illinois Gas and
Electric Company. We're awfully glad to hear, "..^ancy is recovering from
a very serious bout with polio in September 1952. She has progressed quite
well and has recovered all except the use of her-legs. We feel quite
fortunate howore for she was completely paralized at one time and was in a
respirator." We all certainly hope that Nancy will continue her improvement*
Marcia Nealy (Mrs. Halsey M. Cook) (1948—52) 1507 James S t., Syracuse 6 , N.Y.
Marcia ary and Halsey have a brand new youngster Cynthia ^ary born November
5, 1953. ^ r c i a Hirv says that nal is now Rec-tor of -Calvery Episcopal church
in Syracuse. She further adds, "Hope ’this isn t too late, Christmas being
over and in between diapers I 'l l get this in the mail. I think the Highlander
Scholarship Fund is a ^reat idea and only with it had been started sooner,
I may have a candidate r iLht here ir Syracuse too. Have you heard of the
Glengarries? A. g ir l 's pipe band here. I hope to go to a rehearsal soon and
see .what they're like. They're starting to train for competition so they
couldn't be too ad. It 's a very small band yet, maybe I 'l l look into joining
them if they'll use an old married gal. One of the pipers, a parishioner,
wants to fo to Iowa U. just because of the Highlanders. Good luck with the
coming year. Y/isb you'd come east again."
Mary Lou Mortensen (1949-52) P 0 Box 509, Muscatine, Iowa
Mary Lou is teaching school in Hi seatine since giving r her drum majoring
in the “ ighlanders. If I attempt to paraphrase ^ary lous letter, I donpt
think anyone would believe me so I am quoting it ver batem, " I am slow as
usual. I lost the questionnaire but you know what 1 am doing-the "exciting"
life I'm leading. I ’m so rlad the big fat bass drummer gets a scholarship.
Tell her to take my contribution and buy beer. To heck with studying. If
not ear, champagne a la the arosa Kulon. Merry Christmas."
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Joan McKinney (Mrs. Wayne Ferris, Jr) (1949—51) R #2 Hampton,Iowa.
Our ex-piper and Wayne have two youngsters, Wayne 2 and Michael Kim 2 weeks.
Wayne is in business with his dad at the Earl Ferris Nursery. She was quite
busy around the time that t>ur letter arrived so I 'l l quote her, "..waited to
send this so I could tell you the new baby had arrived. Sure feels nice to
cend over without panting like a horse. We’re still living out here at the
lake but are povim; in town within the next 2 or 3 months. The house
we're in is too small. Didn't ;;et down this fall to watch the iris but
Wayne went a number of. times and x made him all but march around the room
till I found out what halftire was like. I hear you h^ve a r.flscot£ now.
Thats really something, liill get down next fall to see you or bust. Am
looking forward to y Christmas condensation to near what happened to that
old gang of mine, My best to you a l l . "
Harriet Sutton (Mrs John Bullock, Jr) (1949-53) 4418 Woodland, Kansas City,Mo,
Harriet and John were married November 1, 1953. John is a professional
service representative for Ames Company, Inc. Harriet- is an employee of
Hall's Chin& and Gift Store. %r riets letter was very interesting, "..while
working at a l l 's in the Steuben Glass Room I have metlmany interesting'
people, oneof the most interesting ones was a ?;omen f rbm“ ISin^urgh', "Scotfc
land who had witnessed our performance in the Princess Street Garden band
shell and our afternoon performance at the Highland Games. She went on
to tell me that her brother, the captain of the QuoenT s' guard who led the
way for the royal coach in the coronation parade saw bur-performances on
Victoria Embankment and he too thought our performances were worthy of the
highest praise. • I .was certainly glad to meet "her and -to tell her what
a happy' time we all had while touring Geeat Britain-and especially,. what a
wonderful time wee all had. in Edinburgh." • • ' . ;
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Mary' Sahs (1949-53) Westlawn Iowa City, Iowa ' . , -
Our eX-piper'3-graduated in 1953* "*ary is taking her clinical training in
. occupational therapy in Iowa City; She will be at Hines hospital in Chicago
during'February, March and April, ^n M y and June she will be working at
Oakdale-. r *•
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Phyllis Rinderer (1949) 8113 S. Dnexel Ave, Chicago 19, I11
Phil’:is working in Chicago fo an advertising agency as secretary to the director
of jjiedia. She also adds, "Am enrolled in graduate school;working for a
Masters in Education but at the rate I ’m going I 'l l be in'a wheelchair
before 1 get it. Clad to hear such good things about the highlanders and their
"bond" feats.. Saw them at “ omeconing, looked great even tho they weren't
given enough time to perform in their1 usual grand style."
Nancy Hunt (M rs Rex Ryden) (1949—52) 504 East 4th Street, Tipton, Iowa
Nancy is finishing her.last semester at Iowa U and is graduating in February,
1954. She hopes to find a teaching "job somewhere in Iowa until June.
Rex is in the Air Force stationed in Okinawa and will be home in June to be
reassigned to a base in the U. S . . ' They're homing he-will be discharged by
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Dolores Rorabaugh ( Mrs Richard Lofton) (1949-52) 921 Exchange St., Keokuk, Ia,
Dolores and Fdchard were married June 21, 1953. Dolaros is teaching first
grade in Torrence School in Keokuk. Her hus’ea-nd was inducted into the
army on October 21 and is now stationed at Ft. Leonard r.ood, Mssouri.
Juanite Bethke (Mrs. Clyde Connell) (1949-53) 1012 East Dayton, Madison, Wis
Our' faVorite snare drummer was married on September 6 , 1953. Clyde is
attending the University of Wisconsin and Juanita is a stenographer at the
Public Service Com ■■'ission-of Wisconsin. She further writes, "Clyde, as
some will remember is the fellow who flew to Scotland .to see me. I turned the
tables* on him -and went to Washington, D C. last summer with my roommate.
(He was stationed there) Got a job as clerk-typis-t for the American
Pharmaceutical Association for a couple of months, a cute apartment and
sight saw all over the'plac„. Right now I8m still going to school, night,
that is. A courle of times a week, brushing up op shorthand to aid me in
my exalted position with the P .S .C . of Wisconsin."
Jane Woodburn (1949-53) 0. T. Section V.A-. Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.
Jane writes that she graduated in June, 1953, she is doing clinical training
in occupational therapy at the V, A. Hospital until February 1. Then
to Anoka State mental institution until "“ay 1.
Ramona Albright (1949--51) Number 10 Richards Road, Kansas City, Mo.
Ramon" writes that She .graduated frdm nurses training -(September 10, 1953)
Br-oadlawns General «ospitai, Des i-oines Iowa and is working for Trans World
Airlines (Air hostess). She adds, "Was with the Highlanders during 1949.and
1950 while at SUI, In 1950 transfered to-^ake U' in Des koines whes I got my
R.N. Am now living in Kansas City, workinc for T.. W. A as an Air Hostess.
Really satisfying my wander- lust- seeinr' the world via the best made of
travel- flying and with the- best, of companie — Trans World (plug), have
followed the activities of the Highlanders closely since ± left and am so
glad for- the opportunity .of receiving news of them via the Christmas letter.
Lat saw them -erform. a-t the Iowa-Kinn. Gime. Really a thrill. Am just
as impressed with them knov? as when x was at S.U. I . Am much in favor of the
Scholorship Fund and thrilled to be'asked to contribute."
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Mickie Mc Mullen (1949-53) 87 Congress Street, Pasadena 2 California
Our favorite bass drummer' graduated june, 1953 and as to the. question,
married?, she yrites, "Don t rub it in ." She further adds, " . . . California
is great and I m growing to like it more each day. I ’m, interning in medical
technology at Huntington Memorial Hospital, although I si^rily love the
work, don't believe the rumors about the "glamorous women in white," 1 have
heard from sOme of our old "AK" buddies and have also met several of them
hero in Pasadena. The world is soo small.' I 'g give anything to see you
all again but since that is impossible, please drop me a lino*"
Martha Hale (Mrs. Simon Shunt Ince) (1949-52) 606 S. Johnson Street, Iowa City
Our favorite ex-piper was married in °anuary 1953 to Simon, Shunt Ince of
Istanbul, Turkey, “ artha is employed in one of the University offices.
Simon is a hydraulic engineer by profession to quote. iidartha, "an adventurer
and a rogue by disposition. A charming one at that." She further adds,
"Greeting to all the ex-nighlanders who might remember me, heaven help them.
Simon is now in Istanbul settling up some family at fairs and .as soon as it *s
feasible I plan to join him in ikrone as soon as possible,' perhaps by some
time in °anuary. Hope springs eternal. Our plans now are indefinite but we
are rather counting on exploring the Continent for about six months.
Anyway, Glad Tidings and best wishes to everyone." ......... -
Arlene Allan ( Mrs. George Greenway) (1949-53) 106 W* 14th’ Apr 4, Manchester
Iowa
Arlene and George were married June 27, 1953. Arlene is teaching 6th grade
and George is with I.B.M* She adds, "...Highlanders looked wonderful this
year and what straight lines!')
Marjorie Brickner (Mrs. Charles L. Johnson) (1949-51) 422 N. Main .
Bowling Green, Ohio
Marj,and Chuck were married' August 1, 1953. Chuck is studying Speech
Pathology in the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University. Marj
says that she has children.
Kitty Kelly (1949—52) 601 South Governor, Iowa City, Iowa
Our very versitile Kitty, snare drummer, tenor drummer and singer, graduated
June of '52, She is still attending the University and is taking 1 believe
Occupation Therapy. She adds, "For ’those interested, Emile blanchard
(fello passenger on the Arosakulm ship) is working at the Ford Plant in
Buffalo N.Y. '.dll return to Paris, .Next summer."
Joan Durr (Mrs Robert Fulton) (1949—51) 1738 Madison, Davenport, Iowa
Joan and Bob have one youngster, -klnda Lee, 7 months. Bob buys raw materials,
ie. steel etc. for Rock Island Arsenal, Rock island, Illinois. She further
writes,' Right now most of Bob's and my time is occupied with our little
daughter, ^inda has one tooth and s'tads up by ,haning on to things. She
also says and a few Other indistinguishable words. We saw the
Highlanders at all but one home game and you looked real good. Thanks for this
opportunity to find out obout all the old gang, ^erry Christmas to a l l . "
Lorraine Perley (Mrs Richard Vail) (1949—52) 1956 1st Ave. N.E. Cedar Rapids
Iowa.
Dick is a methods Engineer of Collins Radio. Lorraine is teaching at ■‘‘“arion
High School — 7th-12th grade phys. Education and sophomore 3n lish. She
adds, "We'll be leaving C. R. in February for 2 years in the air force.
Best wishes to you Bill, to your family and to your "big" family of highlanders.
I think it 's very fine that you have-established scholarships."
Dorothy Henry (Mr s . Fay A. Dunn) (1949—51) 2825 Grand Apt #3
xhey have one youngster, Sandra, 2§, D. G. is a special duty nurse. She
adds, "My husband and 1 still are playing tennis most of the summer. We
won about five trophies (luckily ) last summer. I bowl during the winter
with a league and we have been luck enough to win 1 st 'place the past *wo
winters. I have quit bowling now until we have our new baby in April,"
Jacky Malloy ( Mrs. Curt Merrill) (1949—51) 4520 N. Wilson Dr», Milwaukee, 11
Wisconsin
Our ex-piP^r and campus, busy bee sent us s--nt us a Very nice Christmas
card. She writes that they got out of the service in October and are just
now oving into'ther permanent address. "Pat, a 22 lb. husky (boy not dog)
has been added, as of June* nc traveled far and yide with us. Curt has
taken a sales job with the Sunbqfa and x think v/e'11 both like it alot. .
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Vionne Longstreth (1950-53) Menlo, Iowa ,
Vionne is teaching instrumental and vocal music in Kelo Consolidated School'*
She likes it very much. ■ She- further writes, I like torching music much'
better than I thought 1 would. Believe it or not I have taught the drum •
section in our marching band some of the Highlander drum cadences. They ..
get a thrill out of playing them.' % experience with the highlanders-'
has been invaluable to me in marching band work11
Bonnie Nicholas ( ’Mrs. Edward J. Schick) (1950—52) 60 Crescent Drive,
Mason City, Iowa,
Bonnie and Ed were married “ arch 21, 1953, Our dx—piper is now living
with her parents. Her husband is with the Air Force as special investigator
for the Office of Special Investigations, U .S .A .F . She further writes,
"before they finall "caught" Ed and decided to send him, on this paid vacation
— ha—we were living in Amarillo, Texas. he were ‘there for seven months
and "almost wore convinced that Texas was cs nice as they say. ’Tell, not
quite—we'll take Iowa any day, however, you can't beat the friendly people
in'Amarillo, even though they like to -rag. They certainly can't brag
about their climate— sooooo hot and dusty— or scenery— not a tree for milesl
But tiey art friendly and nice--and so we enjoyed the experience of living there,
Ed was stationed at Amarillo Air Force Base there and I was wprking as'a
stenographer at a bank down there,"
Joyce Chapman ( Mrs. Neil L, Hysell) (1950-51) 1317 Wilson Ave, Webster City
Iowa
T / Joyce and Neil have one boy, 'born July 5, 1953. Joyce writes that she is
living at home with her parents while Neil is on a tour of duty on the
aircraft carrier Boxer in Korea.
Beverly Ainsworth ( Mrs. Eugene Kadlec) (1950—52) 209 Fifth Ave . S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Beverly writes that she is employed by the Century Engineering .Corporation,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa as Secretary to the Treasurer. Her husband, a graduate '
of SUI in June of 52 is employed as Parts Manager of Kadlec Brothers Stude—
baker Agency in Cedar Rapids. She adds,"Thanks for remembering me on your'
Christmas list, tope this little check will help the Highlander Scholarship
Fund. I 'l l never forget my days with the Highlanders, a truejLy great organization."
Pat Pew (1950-52) 6101/2 3rd Avs. SE, Apt 14, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Our ex-piper who’graduated in 1953 is now teaching second -race at Arthur
School in Cedar Rapids.
Kathryn L. Beckman (1950-53) 1190 Ninth Ave, Marion, Iowa .
Our favorite snare drurimer was down for a couple of football games this past
fall. Sure glad to see her. She is teaching English (10th and 11th grades)
and dramatics in the ^.rion High School. She adds, " . . . I have now directed
my first play and believe me you can't help having a. certain sense of satisfaction
when the many hours of work finally emerge into the actual performance.
The junior class gave "D-^ar Ruth." Novi' I'm in the nid'st of one-acts
and the Christmas Assembly play, ^ever a dull moment. I spend many
wecdends in Iowa City and hope to see ~iore of you before the year-is u p . "
Astrid Carlson (1950-53) 212 High S t ., Decorah, Iowa
We received a Christmas card from Ozzie and also a'reply to our letter. I am
going to rive you her comments from both. "Have finished, five months of my
clinical training for occupational therapy. 1 1'y first affiliation was two
glorious months in Honolulu in TB and the second was throe months in. Psychiatry
in Los Angeles. Next x go to Iowa City "and/, .then to Chicago. How
to see the world for nothihg in ten months. ' Am loving every minute of it.
Talk about a small world., ^ne night in Honolulu 1 ran into Ffcnk luatsumotO
whom we met'on the Arasa last sumer* has 1 surprised, and can you imagine
me playing the b-gripes at Waikiki? sounds a little incongruous, doesn't
it? the owner of,the ^i^es turned out to be an old instructor of yours in
Boston, Bill, (iuaggie something, I think her name was.) She was "laying for
an Aloha heck celebration, and 1 got so lonesome I asked her if 1 could
play. She said to be sure and tell you hello."
Kathryn Me Namara (1951—53) Anamosa, Iowa
Our ex-snare drummer and coral director is teachina vocal music at Manning,
Iowa. She teaches in g rade and “ igh school and likes it« She adds, " ’ivory
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one here in "“annirr Knows about the Hirhlanders. They all tell me about
Pay Jensen and I tell them that x clayed her "stre.t beat” . I haven't had
the pleasure of meeting 'her however.
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Sonya Lee Goering (1951—52) 823 East Burlington, Iowa City, Iowa
We’re awfully glad to hear from Sonya. She is till atlcwa and flans to start
work next Semester on her M.F.A. in theater* She adds," . . . I wonder i f you
remember me, ^veri’ t seen you for sometime but congratulations on the fine
job the Highlanders did all fall at the games, ■ A very Merry .Christmas and
Harpy ttew Yaar,n
Wilma (Willie)Waller ( Mrs, Charles H. Richards) (1951-53) 6011/2 Mississippi
■*' •• Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
Our favorite snare drummer was married-August 16, 1953. Charles is a Methods
Engineer at the BOP General Motors plant in Kansas City, Kansas* Willie
is going to school at Kansas University in Lawrence, She is a junior‘jfri
Physical Education. •' *'"••* ’ -\'
And that, does it. It was just Wonderful hearing from all of you nice
people. I must admit I have a selfish motive in all this work in getting
this Christmas letter together. The selfish motive is my way of hear ing
from all of you people. Someone once said that Youth has its vigor but old
age has its memories." Boy do x have memories. I'm certainly going to have
a happy old age. ' '• . • . ‘ ♦
The appeal* for'the support’of the Highlander Scholarship Fund was most
gratifying. Roughly about 95 % of the letters contributed to the Fund, ■
Tliere was a total of $202 collected, xt only goes to reaffirm ny convect-1
ion that uighlanders old and new are the best people on earth. -. Ta this
money collected we have added dome-money we received-from sponsors of
previous engagements and we're offering six scholarships durinp the acedemic
year of 1953-^54, The first; two scholarships for the first, semester of
1953-54 will go tos ' , , . - • . ... •• 4
Marsia Raffensberger - Marsha is.one our most outstanding highlanders,
this year. She has "played bass .drum in our group for the past .
f our years, has been .-.our choral -director for the past year and-also
chairman of the governing committee in the;Highlanders,
Gwen Scales - .Gwen has been dancing for the Uighlanders fix the,
past four years, has been a chairman of our governing committee for
two years, 1 our feature drurnm dancer .far the past four years and
one- of the host outstanding personalities we have in the Highlanders,
For the second semester of 1953-54,' we are offering four scholarships. We
are now in the process : of accepting those applications and the awards should
be announced during the first part of next month. The scholarships awarded
are fee scholarships,' that-is the s ‘CMolarship pays a semesters tutition
to the recipjUftfc • of tho award,
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Tha»e notes are brief and nay not be too up to date however I will throw
them in for what they are worth. ' -
Mac Showers (1937-39) Mac had returned from an European tour and is
now in Washington D .C*1 He is a Lt,-’Commander in the U.S«N.
Beverly McNamee (1947-51) 891 Cherry S . , Denver Colo. Our ex-drum
major was down for one of the faotballi‘gamefi last fall. We were all
certainly glad to see her, I believe Bev is still with the Childrens
Hospital-in Denver, ‘ 4 ;
John and Don Graham (1937-^-41) are still in Iowa City, Both,are An business
with their dad,
H. Parker Nickaloisen (l938-*42) '614 Francis building, Sioux City, Iowa.
Met Nick when the Uighlanders piayed in Sioux City During the bond
drive last summer. Nick is just his usual cheerful self and it was5
great seeing him again. _ . • • • •
Jan Tyler (Mrs. James B. Patton) (1948-s-48) 40 Lake St.,Misoula, Mont,
We met °an when the Highlanders were playin; in Burlington during the
Bond Drive. Jan looks as young as ever.
Wanda Krabbenhoft (Mrs. Russell Kair) (1948—51) Wanda, our ex-piper
is secretary to Director; of athletics at SUI*
Lawrence Butler Sorry to report that Larry was killed in an automobile
accident last fall.
I want to thank all of you peoplw who sent Christmas cards to us old Adamson's.
It sure was wonderful. . •:
Sane of you old timers will ■-‘Ote a reference to the. Highlanders: "Mascot"*
It came about this way* one of our girls, Marty Pqrtpr,. had aadog, a; - • V
cocker spanial which was forever following, our practice, routines during :; ^ .
our rehearsals. Someone-gat the bright idea'..of making akilt and. blafck •
jacket for said animal. He appeared on' the field with us -the. Homecoming '
game. He continued to get tangled up or more likely the girls1'gat.-tangled
up and stumbled but nevertherless it was something different.
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A few of the outstanding events of the past,year- •, >■ ••••= . < ’
The Highlanders were designated by the US Treasury Department as a *;'
eymbol for a US Savings Bond Drive which took place in Iowa between
April 20th and June 15thi That was quite an honor but also quite a
job. .We made several dozen radio recordings, -movie shorts, singing _ ■
"commercials}1 all expounding .the virtue, of. buying/bonds’* We also •
made about a dozen appearances' through out the state* All in all x
roughly estimate that we spent an aggregate 7000 (iris hours and traveled
3000 miles during this drive. The Treasury Department responded
very nicely and presented a Liberty Bell to the Highlanders for their
ourtstanding patriotic servicei
The Highlanders took a trip to Colorado Springs and Pueblo during the
first part of September. 7/e stopped off at Colorado Springs, took
a si;ht seeing jaunt through the surrounding country side, performed at
a baseball game that eveningb ^ext mornin/ we arrived in Pueblo,
Colorado and were taken up in the mountains for a sunday afternoon
bar-b-que* The following four days we performed twice a day for the
Colorado State Fair. xt was a very enjoyable trip and the kids, most
of them for the first time,enjoyed the Colorado scenery and very fine
hospitality*
We performed at the I owa-Michigan Football g,.me in Ann Arbor, Michigan
and had a very nice time*
The Highlanders performed for the American weet Institute in Chicago
in December,
We had a very enjoyable wisit by Mr* and Mrs. T Scot Sutherland of
Aberdeen, Scotland last November. Mr. Sutherland was co-chairman of
the businessmens committee who sponsored the Highlanders appearance
in Aberdeen, Scotland, The Sutherlands spent about five d."ys in Iowa
City. 7/e showed them the campus and fed them traditional Iowa food
and the Highlanders threw a reception at the local hotel.
Our plans for the future? Well, the immediate future looks very promising.
We have had several invitations. uur plans for the summer have not been
definately settled. The football trip for next fall will de decided upon
this month.
We are in a very healthy condition. We have 47 pikers and about c dozen
girls still on practice chanters waiting for pipes* All to?ether we have
over a hundred on the active role*
Note that some of the Highlanders mention seeing the uighlanders motion
picture of our European trip. This film is available to all by writing to
and ask for the highlanders Foreign Trip Film, "Will Yea No’ Come Back
Again"*
John Hedges
Audio-Visual Dept.
Extension Division
State University of Iowa
East Hall
Iowa City, Iowa
(There is a small rental charge)
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An ex-Highlander, Mildred Hines (Mrs. Louis Schuler) (1942-~43) 115 4th Ave.
North, Clear lake, Iowa.
I received Mildred’ s answer too late to get it in the proper chronological
order. Mildred writes that she and ~ouis have two -youngsters,' Rickey 2|:
and Louis Aigene 11 months, ^ouis Sr. is a lawyer partner with Edward R.
Boyle, Clear ^ake. She adds, "I thoroughly enjoyed the news leter sent out
last year - really meant to write sooner and congradulate you on. i-t.. -I
have enjoyed following the activities of the Highlanders.”
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Just received an invitation to attend the marriage ceremonies of Mary -Lix
Gillen to It . Robert James Raim, US Amy to take place at Camp Stor.eman, • ■<.-
Pittsburg, California. • *• . .■? v. :
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That just about winds it up. Just a few notes about the Adamson Family.
Fran is still fat and sassy, Sill is in high school and •’rives his own
car (He’ s sixteen), Johnny is in junior high (he’ s eleven) and Heather is
the young lady of the household (she is in the second r. rade), I , -well the
years have added a few more wrinkles and trken away a-few more hairs, j'"
Thanks again to everyone, it was wonderful hearing from you. Best of Luck
and best of regards to you a ll. ,
Sincerely/
Bill Adamson :i •••
PS - The University has just decided to send.the Highlanders to the
Ohio-Iowa Game next October 16, 1954. Hope to see a lot. of your.people
who live In that neck of the. woods, .
