A Unique Celebration

     It's the time of year for class reunions. Some have already been held in and others are scheduled for the old hometown........Boone.
     However, three members of the BHS/BSH class of 1958, Jayne Clark Baugh, Loren Frazier and Karen Toot Johnson, decided a different "twist" may be worth a look see. It appears their unique plan will be a surprising success.
     The idea was to celebrate a reunion but also a 75th birthday bash since most of the class members would be reaching that milestone this year. How about a get together at Branson September 23-24? Ten, a dozen, maybe 15 would show an interest. Ha.
     Last time the Kornerman checked, 44 classmates/spouses had signed up. The aggressive trio lined up hotel accomodations at a reduced rate......with a complimentary breakfast of course. A couple of meals at local restaurants have been lined up and, of course, there is some free time for those who wish to attend some shows etc.
     Those special hotel rooms are being held until August 24 so there may be even more classmates who decide to join the fun. Jayne can be contacted at nanajayneb@aol.com. or phone 954-426-6443.
     For those interested in the "yes" roster, here's the current list: Jayne Clark Baugh and CL, Loren Frazier and Pat, Mary Sifrit Driskill and Jerry, Alan Roeder and Jill, Pat Donovan McDonald, Loren Vogler, Jerry Wright and Vickie, Anna Longhenry Nelson and Larry, John Kost and Diane, Jolene Sturtz Tate, Sue Martin Woolsoncroft and Roy, Janice Springer Mesenbrink, Joyce Springer Appenzeller and Loren, Betsy Pestotnik Behling and Leroy, Betty Lincoln Baltzley and Robert, Karen Toot Johnson, Beth Fangman Maulik and Roger, Tom Pestotnik and Carol, Jim Louk and Lynn, Gary Blumberg, Harold Blaskey and Sharon, Dave Knudson and Nola, Dick Hamilton and Susan, Barb Nelson Sheldon and Dick and Ruth Askland Bowes and Fred.
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     LaVerne Anderson, BHS-54, is a smart guy. For one thing (the main thing) he married, Maxine Sturtz, one of the Kornerman's 1953 classmates.
     The Kornerman saw LaVerne recently and he said he was going to contact me with some information on bubble gum ice cream. He called one evening this week.
     LaVerne grew up under the work guidance of Jim Boyd, the long time owner/operator of the famous Boyd's Dairies, Ames and Boone. He did all the usual duties but much of his 22-years of work at Boyd's involved the making of ice cream. LaVerne said, "Jim told me I could eat all of the ice cream I wanted while at work but would be a paying customer if I walked any out the door. My mother insisted if I ate lots of the creamy delight, I would get tired and maybe even sick of it and never eat any again. WRONG!"
     LaVerne said it was not unusual for him to enjoy a double chocolate malt each morning with a hot fudge sundae in the afternoon. P.S. To this day he still enjoys the treats.
     The bubble gum ice cream, which had a tootie fruity flavor and became quite a novelty, was born out of a convention of the National Association of Retail Manufacturers. The end result was a combination of chiclets and vanilla ice cream. That item generated lots of talk. Lee Klein of WHO radio in Des Moines picked up on it and eventually, the details went all over the country and even overseas. "Darrell Lingelbach of Boone was overseas during Viet Nam and heard Boyd's and the bubble gum ice cream mentioned on media over there," Andy said.
     There were more unusual flavors to come.....the p-nutty favorites, Tin Roof, Maple Nut, Cherry Nut, Black Walnut and Butter Pecan, and how about those specials on Boone Crazy Days? Peanut Butter and Jelly, Moon Rock, Dill Pickle, Grape Nuts Cereal, Rainbow Sherbet and........even Licorice.
     LaVerne concluded, "Jim had a good memory and was a wizard at math and he was great at figuring out how different combinations would work and be economically feasable."
     Those definitely were the "good old days." LaVerne said there were 550 Iowa dairies back at that time but the list has dwindled to maybe 125 today.
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Frank Eppert, 79, Stratford. Formerly of Boone. Born in Worth Township. Farmed, and then was involved in Genesis Development. Boone area survivors include his brothers, Dale of Luther and Art of Boone, sister Mary Johnson of Boone and brother-in-law Dan Houston of Madrid...........Beth Swope, 62, Boone. Was canteen manager at the Boone VFW and operated restaurants, including the Boone Maid Rite. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Melinda Brown, and her (Beth's) companion, Bob Dentlinger both of Boone..........Frances Hamman, 97, Woodward. Born in Ogden. OHS-35. Taught in Boone County rural schools for 10 years. Taught in Boone elementary schools for 13 years before retirement. She enjoyed modeling for Riekenberg's and was one of four finalists in the 1960 Mrs. Iowa contest.
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