Billerica Memorial High School - BMHS Yearbook (Billerica, MA)

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of the Metropolitan Opera Company; Shirley McGurn, a physiotherapist (chief back-rubber) ; and Elatne O’ Hara, a famous dermatologist. Then as we left the lobby and entered the dining room, we found at the head table the officers of the ship. First Mate “‘Billy’’ Megow, who was next in line to become captain, was conversing with Second Mates ““Tommy’’ Devine and Earl Lucia. The Third Mate Emile Steele seemed quite perturbed and was conferring with the pilot, ““Bobby’’ Hartshorn. At the next table Sally Wyatt, Anna Hovey, Barbara Finney, and Eveline Corkum. all in their pert Wave uniforms, were giving their orders to Waiter “Jimmy” Wilson. Still at another table sat Shirley Terrill, television comedi- enne, matching wits with Francis Hamilton, movie comedian. Standing at the doorway, Head Waiter ‘‘Fred’’ March gave a few pointers to Waiter Richard Wakefeld. Our cook, Joan Smith, could be heard shouting at her assistants, Gloria Syl- vester and Janet Bean. (Too much pepper or maybe not enough salt?) After dinner, many were drawn to recreation in the game room. “Buddy”’ Connell and ““Bob’’ Cullen practiced target shooting, for they're on their way to Africa to get an orangutan, which will be stuffed for the Stimpson-Masters Mu- seum of Bumptious Blue Butterflies. Paul St. Crotx stood watching Mary-Lou Pollard and Ann Silva as they played shuffle-board. Paul is the owner of a tobacco company which he bought in order to get free cigarettes. Over in a corner Carole Powers, Billerica’s only veterinarian, Roger Foster, the most popular Broadway star, and “‘Dick’’ Stearns, master detective who writes mysteries. reminisced the success of their Senior Play. Sitting at a table playing pinochle are the two members of the Tratnor- Conway Clothing Company, Inc., who are after some new French styles for their store. With them are Donet Allard and Fred Hough on their way to England for an M.G. or an Allard. Sitting around the swimming pool Karla Hutchings, professional basket- ball star: Beverly Spaulding, private nurse; ““Barb’’ McAnern, who has just pub- lished a book of poems; “‘Bev’’ Martin, famous gossip columnist, former members of the Omicron Upsilon Tau, discussed Joan Glaser’s latest article on the Society for the Salvation, and Safety of Salubrious Salamanders, which appeared in the J. J. Dempseys’ World Tribune. There had been much going on aboard ship, and much time had passed. Now we were approaching the shores of England. As we pulled to shore, the spires of the Westminster Abbey came into view, and through the fog could be heard the three o'clock gong of Big Ben. As the passengers disembarked for their tour through England, ‘‘Huck’”’ Collins was spotted leaning over the railing.

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‘It Can Happen Here!” On June 17, 1974, ‘‘“The H. H. S. Preposterous’’ embarked on its maiden voyage around the world. This luxurious liner was financed by Robert A. Dutile, the multi-millionaire, who hired the famous mechanical engineer, George Q. Lyna, to design this magnificent structure. At the stroke of the tenth bell, John Selfridge, chief whistle-blower, pulled the cord, givin g the all-aboard signal. Fond farewells were wished by the passengers as they made their way up the gang plank. Even as the guests board the ship, the problems of a ship’s captain begin. The witty, jovial captain, Otis Tholander, was seated at his desk in his luxurious quarters, advising Mrs. Glavin (‘‘Millite’’ Towle) as to the proper brand of seasick pills for ‘Freddy’, Jr. Head steward, Maurice Tucker, was showing Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fleming (former Alice Merten) to their state- rooms. Mr. Fleming was head pilot of the Trans-Planet Airlines, and Mrs. Fleming has had her second novel published. Then there was a bright flash. ‘“‘Batten down the hatches,’ shouted Cap- tain Tholander. ‘““There’s a storm ahead.’ But then, it was only ‘“Jim’’ Currier with his trusty candid camera. ‘‘Jim’’ was taking pictures of the ship’s beautiful hostess, ‘‘Judy’’ Francts and her efficient staff, ‘““Peg’’ Quinlan, Jean Cuff, and Rowena Stivers. Howard ‘Scoop’ Iverson, now the editor-in-chief of the Universal Times, was seen rushing toward the Western Union office in order to telegraph to his paper the astonishing news that “Judy’’ Tucker had just re- ceived word from her agent, ‘Pat’ Finch, of ‘“‘Judy’s’’ contract with the Metropolitan Opera to sing in the fall on the same bill with Arolyn Mosher, a famous singer who already made her debut. ‘‘Scoop’’ may also include the latest report that Ralph Luciano, the professional football star, had been seen strolling the deck with ““Pam’” Benjamin, 1973 Powervogutan Girl, who got her start in high school. Barbara Martell was seen peeking into stateroom 308, ad- miring the 36-inch shoulders of ““Bob” Perry, heavyweight champion of the world. Reverend Robert Hentz, a foreign missionary, was seen in the lobby trying to convert Caro! Elden, Duchess of Polorodo, to Hentzism, while Dorts Bunker tried to capture her facial expressions for a portrait, which will be given to the Duke of Polorodo, Richard Hayden, for his birthday. Purser “‘Ed”’ Brennan was collecting money and valuables from the honor- ary members of the Snob-Hill Gang, Anne Kilmartin, instructor of Girls’ Ath- letics at Truro Normal School, N. S.; ‘‘Peg’’ O’Brien, well-known ballet dancer

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Thinking that he was seasick, Dr. J. E. McCarthy rushed to his side only to find that it was not the sea, but a cigar which had upset him. On the dock, two ““bobbies,’’ Kenneth Sargent and “‘Ronnte’’ James were directing traffic. Some of us headed for Buckingham Palace and arrived at the changing of the guards. “Joe” Curry and “‘Billy’’ Baroni were recognized as the outgoing guards. Paul Flavin and Frank Lussier replaced them. We were surprised to see so many of our former classmates taking up employment in England. Our efficient touring guides, ““Bobby’’ Carson, Jon Crandall, and ‘‘Fred’’ Musgrave, were sure to point out every detail. Among those who went to Strat- ford-on-Avon were Rosemary Power, comptometer operator; Colleen Redden, hygienist; Edith and Glenna Greathead, owners of an exclusive hat shoppe on Merrimack Street. Here they admired Shakespeare’s historic homestead. Our at- tention was drawn to Shakespeare’s tomb, where Donald Bruce was stomping in revenge for his four years of hard labor spent over the genius’ work. At Westminster Abbey, Ann Sawyer, seated on the Coronation Chair, got quite a laugh from her husband ‘‘Tommy.”’ Admiring the regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth was Helene Taylor, governess to the Tomkins’ twins. The two ‘Teddies,’ Moores and Santos, architectural geniuses, were talking over their latest business deal with Ernest Woodworth, owner of the De and Dee Thompson Construction Company Incorporated. Leaving Westminster Abbey we climbed aboard a bus driven by ‘‘Mtke’’ Fitzgibbon. Four former Rinkydinks, ‘‘Lennie’’ Harmon, “‘Billy’’ Savage, “Leo” Lydon, and “Bernte’’ Doherty, were on the bus. Their destination was the home of the Baron, “‘Jive’’ Stlua, where they were to discuss a style for their new hats to match their jackets. After a tour throughsthe smaller and less important parts of England, we left for France. When we landed on the shore of France, we waited to greet Joan Whelan, who had just unsuccessfully swum the English Channel. She was awaited by many. ‘Bonnie’? MacLennan and her models, Mary Scharn, Marilyn Hamilton, Shirley Goodyear, and Donna Trecartin, were eager to see how “Bon- nie’s’’ newly designed bathing suit of nystceoloh had withstood the briny waters. Billerica’s mayor, “‘Polly’’ Revane, first woman mayor in the town’s history; her campaign manager, “Jackie’’ Fox; and Gloria Barretto, Joan’s press agent; all waited to give Joan the keys to the city. Also on shore were her coach, “Dottie’ Hunt, and her trainer, ““Frannie’’ Caten.