Old Father Time usually kept his record book of "Future Events" safely protected from prying eyes. But one night he very carelessly went off to bed without locking it up in the safe. Luckily I passed his home that evening, and I was, naturally, very much surprised to see, the big book lying thereon his library table completely unguarded ! ! ! Forgetting everything else, I stole quietly into the house, opened the big book and began to read the future of the class of '36.

On page 19 I found the names of a great many of the seniors. I was not completely surprised to discover that some of them had made startling inventions. Albert Burill, the first of these budding inventors, obtained fame and fortune for his invention of eye glasses with vertical stripes for bank, tellers so they can recognize their clients when they meet them on the street.

Ted Carney and Bill Brown have completely revolutionalized the ink business. Ted has put on the market especially large inkbottles, exclusively for making capital letters. His assistant, Bill Brown, has invented an inkbottle with the spaces already in it so you don't have to raise your pen from the paper when you write.

And for those people who prefer to play the harp Jim, Curtis has invented a piano with the strings straight up in the air.

The Big Ben Clock Company has put out an entirely different alarm clock. Its inventor? -- Jack Caswell. Jack was forced to room with Jim Bowers during his college days at Notre Dame. He was constantly annoyed at being awakened every morning at 6:30 by Jim's alarm clock. So after jack's graduation in '50 he invented an alarm clock with half a bell. Now when two people are rooming together, it wakes just one of them.

What's this I find on page 207? James Anderson has a respectable position as doorman at a socialist theater. Standing on soap boxes in front of this theater, working diligently for social reform, are none other than Ed Cooper and Dick Daily. The former keeps a baseball bat in his hand in case the crowd gets unruly. Ned Marhaver and Ken Goodale are special policemen assigned to this particular district to keep law and order.

On page 311 found Eleanor Aspinall's name. I could scarcely believe what I read! ! ! Eleanor is Admiral of the Navy! ! The "gobs" finally rebelled and insisted on ladies for their masters. Under Eleanor's command are Mr. Robert Hobbs, Chief Petty Officer, and Stuart Wooley, Chief Bugler.

I turned over a page and found that a new beauty parlor is scheduled to open in 1955. This shop is particularly unique for its model. Jim Foreman stands in the window every morning from 9 to 12, displaying his pretty pink and white complexion, which is the envy of all the "gals" who see him. Beulah House, Eva Davis and Winifred Jones are chief hairdressers in this new salon.

I finally ran across Teed Angell's name on page 504. Imagine Teed as a radio announcer over the Canadian station, Oui-Oui! When he discovered from his fan mail that the inhabitants of Canada didn't speak his brand of French, he was forced to take a P.G. course "en francais" from Professor Toffy Hardy.

I learned from my readings that Margaret Jane Andrus, Joyce Allen and Clarice Burke have won first place for their sister action Major Glenn Carter's amateur hour. Their accompanist, Francis Hart, completely won the Major with his winsome smile.

I learned from my readings that Margaret Jane Andrus, Joyce Allen and Clarice Burke have won first place for their sister action Major Glenn Carter's amateur hour. Their accompanist, Francis Hart, completely won the Major with his winsome smile.

I was glad to find that some of the students of the class of '36 have been a credit to their respected professions. Verna Bailey has received, her diploma as kindergarten teacher (incidentally Papa Edgar Dawley plans to enter his daughter, Mildred, in this grade at the earliest opportunity).

Yes, Joyce Baum and Kate Kane have certainly proved their worth. They opened a new business school for those young men desiring a business career. Roger Jones and Doug Crisman are two of their outstanding pupils.

Bernice and Walt Bird opened a new school for aviators in 1963. Their slogan is: "Fly Like a Bird in Ten Easy Lessons."

Way over on page 1011 I found Dick Case's name. Bing Crosby, having been forced to retire at the age of 50 because of "acute croonitis", left the field open for Dick to display his talents. He was pictured as soulfully gurgling sweet melodies to that young Hollywood star, Miss Virginia Christiana.

Of course I was particularly anxious to discover a few of the "Who's Who" for the year 1960. 1 found these names in almost the last chapter that Father Time had recorded up to date. Pauline Burger, Helen Drake and Bernice Flathers seemed to be the most prominent social butterflies of the day.

The future actors and actresses received a chapter all to themselves. It seemed almost too incredible to believe that the legitimate stage claims Helen Hayes--pardon, Helen Fullem, as its foremost actress. Still unmarried? Poor thing! ! ! Because of her very emphatic "no", Dr. Jones, formerly of the Ilion High School, and Ray Garlock are contemplating the establishment of a bachelor's hotel.

Edgar Hunt received the Academy Award for the finest acting of the year 1960 for his exception, ally fine performance of "He Was Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage." A special matinee was given for the benefit of Sing-Sing inmates.

Of course, there are always the usual number of June brides. Vera Ketcham had her name in the society column for this reason.

Eleanor Hammett and Marion Hemstreet had a double wedding. There was somewhat of a mix-up, however. Elearor became Mrs. Manion, and Mar, ion, Mrs. Cormia. Since both couples are happy, there is no need for worry.

I wasn't surprised to find that Andy Cole went into the bakery business. He has been unable to understand why his losses have exceeded his profits.

I read where Julian Finnegan was promoted from chief, errand boy to manager of the A. & P. Store in Cedarville.

David Hardy and Sam Jarvis have elevated themselves to the circus business as monkey trainers.

Clara Getman has been so engrossed in the automobile business that she has had time for nothing else. Her cars have been on display at her privately owned garages for quite some time.

Ken and Ray Bleau have gone into the vacuum cleaner business. Their motto is "Let a Bleau in and your dirt'll blow out."

Harold Caulkins and Wallace Burke have created a new business. They have hired themselves out at a nominal wage to New Jersey farmers. They shoot all mosquitoes over a certain poundage.

Miss Hilda Cowlin has just been appointed assistant to the chief sturgeon in the New York aquariuim.

Coroner Arthur Applegate has established a new trade in Ilion. He now buys all the lumber for his caskets from the Ilion Lumber Company.

Unfortunately Dick Edwards failed to receive his art diploma from the I. C. S. because he lost, in the mail, his 5th and 16th lessons.

The trigonometry class was astounded when the absent minded Professor William Kennedy failed to appear for classes one day. In his stead appeared his dog Fifi. The poor professor had chained himself to his dog's kennel ! ! !

When Gracie Allen retired in 1961, she left a very capable successor. Who? Why, of course, little Irene Forristel. (She keeps her maiden name for business reasons, since she is known only in her hometown as Mrs. John Mackin.)

Not being considerably interested in politics I did not spend much time reading about our future politicians. However, Bud Fake is still vice president; this time he is vice president of the United States. His preparation for this honorable position began some time during his high school course.

Bim Heacock's name was listed on page 2004. What? She's working for a Chinese newspaper organization!

I took one last look at the sports section. I rather expected to find the names of Erlau Carroll, Thelma Groesbeck and Julia Clark. Erlau in 1950 made more home runs than Babe Ruth made during his entire career. Thelma Groesbeck and Julia Clark have piled up the basketball scores.

I was so intent on my reading that I did not notice the minutes flying by. Suddenly I was startled by the sound of some one descending the stairs. To my amazement I saw Father Time coming down. He had forgotten to take his cough medicine before retiring! ! !

Grabbing my belongings, I ran quietly from the house. Through the window I saw him remove the record book from the table, put it in the safe and heave a sigh of relief that it had remained undisturbed during the evening.