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

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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.

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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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After the excitement died down, we took a train to Paris. Then we visited Le Café Pas De’[huroncanu. Warren Hookway’s band had become quite popular at this night club. Warren played the accordian, and “‘Chuck’’ Fatrbrother gave rhythm with his drums. This act was accompanied by pianist Eileen Perrault, and “‘Lennie’’ Melanson playing the trumpet. Eleanor Foster was the soloist with the band, and Barbara Miller, ‘‘Pat’’ Welsh, and Carol Weisel composed the very popular Mil-We-Wel Trio. We were pleased to find that Barbara Rub- bone was the dancing star at this famous place. It seemed she made her debut at our Junior Prom in 1953. The following day we very excitedly drove to the outskirts of Paris to the opening of the World’s Fair. As we looked for the entrance gates, we were as- tonished to see India’s contribution to the Fair, Maharaja David Flynn of Maga- dor, followed by his dancing girls, Bernice Hoard and Lorraine Hayes. He di- rected us to the gate; and as we entered we found a fragrant aroma which led us toward a gigantic, marble fountain emanating a spiral spray of misty lavender, over which was an atomatic, illuminated sign bearing the words, ““Madame Dorette Beaushensniere announces the first showing of her new exotic Purple Passion, guaranteed to electrify even the most obstinate male.’’ Upon inquiry, we discover to our eminent satisfaction that Clatre Stoker, head chemist of Beaushensniere Industries, caused the empire of the House of Chanel to sway be- cause of the instantaneous success of Purple Passion. To our pleased satisfaction sample capsules of this fabulous fragrance were being distributed by Mamselles Elizabeth Delarue and Marilyn LeClatr. We were brought back to earth by the noise and turmoil from the racing arena next door. Eager not to miss this epoch in racing history, we hurried to our reserved seats. This is the first race involving hydrogen-propelled cars! The line-up was announced, and among the famous names we recognized Irene Wan-