HomeMy WebLinkAbout0014 "What did you say your opinion was on the idea of putting ribbons on the antennae of the Tsi-Tsi fly?"
Good night! It's Shirley Halbrook and she's still at the job of inquiring reporter, now with John's paper, the
NEW YORK MOON.
"I suggest building the top of this lighthouse at the bottom so as to eliminate all this unnecessary climbing of
stairs. It's inefficient!" Well, it's LeMar Herndon and he's an efficiency expert!
What's that peculiar odor! Oh! It's Carl Heufel and he's now head of the stock yards which incidentally
have been moved to the Zephyrsonia. They are in the tenth basement and all the smell has been pumped back
to Chicago, so very few know the stock yards were ever moved!
"If your husband seems to avoid you, I would suggest discontinuing your diet of Garlic Oil and Onion Extract,
which you say you are taking to regain your original beauty. Some men are against present day beauty prepara-
tions." This is the advice of Anne Hosmer, now top lovelorn columnist. Her advice is based on experience.
Remember, she was voted the most flirtatious girl in the Senior Class!
Wow! Here's Joan Johnson who has been "Miss America" for the past 20 years. In her spare time she does
interior decorating and decorated the whole interior of the Zephyrsonia. J. W. Jones pops up next and greets the
long time exile. J. W. has really made a name for himself in the theatrical world as a designer of stage props
and as a stage manager.
Bang! Bang! Hi O Golddust!" Who should come galloping in but Caroline Jones! She's now a world re-
nowned "Horse Opera writer." Her latest is "JUMP ALONG GASSIDY'S LAST ROUNDUP! !" Dit a dit, dit a dit
dit. Well, it's Jimmy Kerr and he's now head of the Eastern Union which for years was the rival of a small
company. The offices are on the 1000 floor of the Z. Building. "Sonny" has really gone up in the world.
Kathryn Kersey struts up the stairs behind Jim. She s head majorette for Band of America which, by the way,
is directed by Jeanne McGavern. Paul LaValle just gave up after hearing Jeanne at Concert Band way back in
'52.
Shirley Leeson skates up the stairs and wheels into visit the ragged ascetic. She is proprietress of a roller
skating rink located on the 91st floor. The wheels on her skates are square so one can skate and square dance
at the same time.
J. D. Locke flies up to the top of the moss covered tower in his AutomoDOVE, a combination automobile and
air plane, which he designed. The factory is located on floors 725 through 750.
The designer of the Zephyrsonia now appears, and is none other than the world-famed engineer, Conrad
Morgan. "Sam" designed the famed "Silver Door Bridge." "Ten-Shun" is bellowed by General Julia Belle
Prachar, now head of the WAFS. The WAES fly the AutomoDOVE invented by "Jeddie." This contraption, by
the way, is powered by a rubber band.
You are now listening to the PACE network, owned and operated by Bob Pace. "This is your sportscaster,
Skip' Riley, bringing you news, views, and sports hi-lights of the day." That's the voice of Arthur Riley who
long ago became ace sport's announcer replacing Bill Stern. Leaning on his cue stick is Larry Rickard, proprietor
of "Larry's Recreation Hall, " located in the first basement of the Zephyr Building.
"Ya! Nien!" is exclaimed by Bab-O Smith who speaks only German; two words to be exact. She has
finallyrealized herambitionand isbookkeeper and receptionist for a dentist. "Stick 'um up, you're under arrest!"
Ohhh! It's John Wasner and David Sullivan co-heads of the Police force for the "Windy Building."
Dragging a saw and treacherous looking knife, Wilmer Wetherington ascends the stairs. Wilmer is head of
"Legor and Swift." "Marji" (Marjorie Wilkinson) makes an unusual entrance as she ascends the stairs smudged
with paint and dragging her brushes behind her. "Marji" is now a commercial artist and doubles for "My Friend
Irma "
Putting up the stairs, "Putt, " Paul Womack arrives dragging his trusty power mower behind him. He's now
head of a power mower company which manufactures grass cutters powered by a new and effective fuel, vinegar
and baking soda. The mowers are also equipped with the famous "Putt" whistle.
Eddie White whizzes up the stairs in his famous, shocking pink hot rod and comes to a screeching halt. He's
an ace hot rod driver and has trophies galore.
Last but not least Coach Clements slowly drags himself up the stairs. After being chairman of the board of
Trustees of the Zephyrsonia and consultant for the petty problems of the members of the graduating class of '52,
lo the 21 years, he is now beginning to show the strain of the many years of trying to control his students and
their many wild ideas.