Girl Scout Dances

Girl Scout Dance, ca. 1952
Girl Scout dances were usually held twice a year, one always for Valentine's Day. We would fuss and fret over whom to ask and hoped they would/could dance. Boys were more shy, as a rule at that age, but caught up in a hurry. We girls decorated and baked cookies and lined up parents willing to chaperone. Girls would whisper and giggle and the boys acted goofy. The experience of playing hostess, acting like ladies and using our manners would be skills we would use all our lives.

Left to right: Diane B., Barb E., Sara Y., and Kay A. Second row left to right: Glen R., Marv M., Dick Z. and Gary H.

Photo by Nancy L. Story by Lynne F.

Slumber party fashions

This photo submitted by Nancy L. was taken at Francine K's birthday party in 1953. Top of the pyramid is Sara Y., middle are Deb P. and Tina K., then Nancy L., Sharon R., and Kay A. Me (Norma) in the background checking out the interesting drapes.

This appears to be a different party, but I'm guessing from the drapes, it's Fran's house again. And those are fake cigarettes--none of us smoked. From the left is Sara Y., Marion D., Deb P., Norma, Lynne F., and Salley O. in the foreground. Photo submitted by Lynne F.

Another slumber party here.

Donald E. Hundertmark, 1938-2007

DONALD E. HUNDERTMARK, 68 MOUNT MORRIS - Donald E. Hundertmark, 68, of Mount Morris died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in his home. Born March 7, 1938, in Adeline, the son of Roy and Mabel (Frawert) Hundertmark. Don attended Mount Morris High School. He married Linda L. Garkey on May 31, 1959, in Mount Morris. He was the manager of the Maintenance Department at Kable News Company for 25 years before retiring in January of 2001. He was a lifelong resident of the Mount Morris community. He was a member of Evangelical Free Church. Don was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own airplane. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on his cars and spending as much time as he could with his family. Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughter, Laurie (Tim) Hough of Mount Morris; grandsons, Joshua Hough and Jacob Hough, both of Mount Morris. Predeceased by parents and stepfather, Ed Hundertmark. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Evangelical Free Church, with the Rev. Tracy Singleton, pastor. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in Adeline Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, in Finch Funeral Home. Memorials to be established.

Thanks to Murray T. for forwarding this information.

Second place trophy

Nancy L. has submitted this photo of two seventh and two eighth graders in February 1952 proudly showing off the 2nd place trophy for. . . I have no idea. Probably wasn't the spelling bee. Left to right, Dave B., Murray T., Bob H., Dick Z. Above their heads I'm guessing is a U.S. map and higher up were probably the world history maps.

The building in this photo was built in 1868 and torn down in 1970, but an addition built in 1949 while our class was still in the building remains. Some of our classmates attended "country school," and I'm hoping someone will post about that. There was Victory School near Pine Creek, Center School near Trot Town and Coon Creek, and perhaps others. Consolidation to a unit school district took place shortly after our graduation in 1957.