At Home And At School In Wimbledon
Norma Egstrom made a big impression during her time here in Wimbledon. A popular, hardworking, and talented girl, she helped out at the railroad, worked to earn extra money, acted in plays, served on the student council, and made many friends.

Settling in Wimbledon
Norma moved to Wimbledon on July 25, 1934 to live with her dad at the depot. She remained living in Wimbledon until October 20 of that year-staying on even after her dad, Marvin, returned to Nortonville on September 20 due to illness. After recovering, Marvin Egstrom was officially placed in charge of the Wimbledon Midland Continental Depot in January of 1935. Norma came back to stay, enrolling in her second semester of high school on January 28.

"Eggy"(short for Egstrom)
When Norma started school in Wimbledon in September 1934, the personable teenager was immediately elected Secretary/Treasurer of her freshman class. An autograph book from a 1934 school assembly, depicts her nickname was "Eggy."

Ice-Breaker Editor
Norma was a friendly and outgoing person and took part in various school activities. She was elected junior [Class President, and served as the school°s newspaper editor, the "Ice-Breaker (published as part of The Wimbledon News). She editorialized on Cooperation, the Spirit of Christmas, Spring Fever, Sportsmanship, and the value of such classes as Chemistry and Mathematics as well as Extracurricular Activities.

Little Clodhopper
Norma also served on the committee for the junior class play, "The Little Clodhopper," winning the title role. Classmates considered her both comical and talented.

"I first met Norma in the fall of 1936 when I transferred to the Wimbledon school to complete my high school education. At that time we were required to buy some of our textbooks. Norma, Dorothy Trangsrud, and I shared the cost and use of our English Literature text books. I got to know Norma quite well. We remember her as an outgoing, energetic, and fun-loving high