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1928 Class Prophecy Letter From an Old Classmate
An old schoolmate recites a humorous 1940 update on the Class of 28. Alumni names include Arthur Ekena, now a famous screen figure. Virginia the welfare worker. Marcella de Marquise, a famed actress. George Bragg, Niagara Falls showman. Elizabeth, with a Doctorate and lectures. Edward, with a patented fishing device. Friday with African slot machines. Mae Meaker, growth of horse feathers expert. James Schmeider, famed bug collector. Andrew Whittaker, editor and park statue keeper. The letter notes reputations, marriages, travels, and humorous career twists from Brimfield to Europe and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ekena
Ralphe E. Sellewe
Rudolph Valentino
Beau Brummel
Brimfield
Virginia
Herrin
Illinois
Chicago
Marcella de Marquise
Travis
Europe
France
Wrigley
George Frederick Bragg
Niagara Falls
Elizabeth
University of Colorado
Dnited
Greman
Monica
Edward
McCoy
Coberly
Friday
Africa
Edwarda
Ilitboils
Mae Meaker
United States