Clifton Springs High School - Cliftonian Yearbook (Clifton Springs, NY)

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SENIOR PLAY First Row (left to right)—(Seated): R. Allen, E. Weld. R. Adams. Second Row—M. Ford. E. Goodman. M. Taylor. M. Love. E. Conley, C. Hughson. Our Senior play. “Act Your Age. was indeed a success. All those who attended were kept in stitches throughout the play by the lovable and laughable antics of those minute men. Ellie Weld and Bob Allen, as sailors who made love to the winsome lassies. Charlotte Hughson and Marge Ford. Eileen Conley as Cora the maid, added humor by slipping in dry, clever remarks. Later in the play, the handsomeness of the sailors overwhelmed her and she became coyly flirtatious. Cora retained her figure by daily wrestling bouts with Helga (played by Marian Love), the next-door neighbor's maid, of the deep booming voice and big-hearted manner. Betty Goodman, who had a two-fold appearance as Sandra and little Elsie. kept the attention of the audience (and also that of the sailors). Ralph Adams was the forceful kinetic Commanding Officer, about 50 years of age and every inch the master of all situations. Marg Taylor, nattily attired in a navy blue uniform and armed with charm and personality, played the Western Union girl. The play was quick moving, hilarious and definitely unique. We, the Seniors, wish to thank Miss Damon for her patience, valuable time and expert direction, and also the stage and property managers, who worked so diligently to help us make our play a success. Have you ever tried Ghost Toasties, the newest thing on the grocer’s shelf? You haven’t? Well, lend an ear while I misinform you. Early this Spring, the Senior Class put on a side splitting” assembly Truth or Consequences. sponsored by those golden, crunchy Ghost Toasties. Eileen Conley. the commercial announcer, opened the program. Af-tei a big build up for Ghost Toasties and the introduction of Bob (Ishkabbible) Griswold, who gave a toot on the clarinet for the right answer, and Douglas (Clara-bella) Brown, who gave a blast on the trombone if the wrong answer was given, she turned the microphone over to the Master of Ceremonies, that one and only Ellis Martin Weld, Jr. Soon the first four contestants, Janet Call, Hazel Ash. Bob Allen and Fred Hand, had missed their questions (they would have had to be Quiz Kids” to answer them) and paid the consequences. Then there was a pause for station identification . The Gee Tee” Trio. Marge Ford. Marge Taylor and Dick Verbridge, gave a rousing rendition of the Ghost Toasties theme song. T he attractive Miss Snizzerdrip (Margaret Loughran) forced her way up to the mike. because she felt compelled to tell the radio audience all the benefits she had received from Ghost Toasties, and then gave a mirthful recital. But back to the second half of the program. The next four contestants. Barbara Hunter. Margaret Loughran, Bill Symonds and Elmer Maslyn. met the same fate as their predecessors and had to pay the consequences. The fun being over, the Master of Ceremonies chuck-lingly bid the audience au revoir. After one last plug for the sponsor, the radio announcer. Master of Ceremonies and other participants, like the Arabs, gathered up their tents and silently stole away.

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 WHO’S WHO .. Name Saying Prize Possession Reminds Us Of Charlotte Hughson ’ 'Til we meet again Her letters Post Office Allan McCumber ’Are you kidding?? Barbara Hunter Pistol Packin' Papa Mary McCarrick ’Any mail, Mom??? Daintiness Star Eyes Ellis Weld ’Move over, Bag Basketball Ed Wynn Margaret Loughran Oh, fishfeathers! Her twin, Pat Irish Colleen Jack Lindner Hi—e—ee His flashy ties Henry, the VIII Betty Rozelle Cut it out Blonde hair Cass Daily Bill Symonds Hello, dear His red tie and maroon pants Veronica Lake Dot Goodman Oh, now!! Ray Lil' Audrey Doris Washburn Are you kiddin'? Trumpet Rosie, the Riveter Charles Sheldon Anything but that Ma’am?? The Woodhull Boys Frank Sinatra Elinor Turner Her Southern accent Ye Old South Marge Taylor ’Happy Day Wouldn't you like to know???' Her big appetite Harry James Dick Verbridge The Library Henry Aldrich Marian Love Hi, Mate! Bob The Navy Esther Clapton ’Oh, stop it! ‘O'Toole Mike Marines Frank Chalker Girls' hall Victor Mature Bob O'Connell ‘No kidding??? His dancing feet Basketball ace Cyril O'Coyne ‘Huh??? Bunny Charles Atlas John Vanderhoof ‘Where to, tonight?? ’Racky-tack His way with the girls The Great Gildersleeve Betty Driscoll Her gum Betty Hutton Eileen Conley ’Are you serious, Jockey? How many, please? Miss Damon Dolly Dimples Marge Ford 3rd floor halls Rocket Cynthia Shekell Oh, I do not! Her hair Peaches and Cream Lois Ayrault ‘Giggle, giggle! Her horse Outdoor girl Betty Goodman Oh, Joy! Gawsh Harry Florence Nightingale Olan Payne Geometry Mortimer Snerd Ralph Adams Pardon me, but you look just like Margie! Curly hair The Lone Ranger Ginny McCarrick I'll never tell The watch she wears Mouse Barb Hunter Oh, gosh! That locket Gallopin' Girty Shirley Davis ‘Big one! Cut out that old stuff!! Her collection of pictures Newark Dotty Bill Her fingertip sweaters Pixie Bob Allen Censored Manly chest Greek God Rita Lindner Hello, love Acting ability Information Please Bobby Kneut ‘I don't know! Rosy cheeks Huckleberry Finn Roger Gifford Nah, nah'' Dilapidated bicycle Mickey Mouse

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CAN YOU IMAGINE? .. Betty Driscoll not chewing gum? Willy Symonds not the Beau Brummel of the Senior Class? Marge Taylor actually early for school? Betty Goodman not Just Wild About Harry ? Cynthia Shekell skipping the Wednesday night square dances? The Seniors agreeing . . completely? Marian Smith or Florence Landuyt as second Mrs. Roosevelts? “Coach Babcock getting angry? Fred Hand not talking or disagreeing? Ralph Adams and Esther Young doing the polka down Main Street? Tony Delohn hurrying? Marian Love not talking about the Navy and Gorham? Charlotte Hughson not writing letters? Clifford Squiers taking Charles Boyer's (the great lover) place? Any girl not wanting a date with Bob Allen? Bruce Babcock without a snazzy tie? Marge Ford not doing her math? Eileen Conley without that Irish twinkle in her eyes? Miss Damon without her special brand of dry wit? Our high school teaching staff forming a championship basketball team? Miss Griffiths not receiving letters from her many admiring former students? Marian Goodman not rushing somewhere? Red Williams not blushing? Marilyn Vandevoorde not getting straight A's ? Dick Verbridge meek and mild? Margaret Loughran not happy? Pat without Jean or vice versa? Charlie Sheldon knowing what it's all about? Dottie Bill without her sloppy Joes ? Miss Mosey without her cheery smile? Janet Call without those enormous brown eyes? Bob Allen weak, run-down and spindley? Ellie Weld not a general nuisance and not enjoying himself? Bob Kneut needing a shave? Everett Gruschow acting like his brother Martin? Shirley Reed not thinking of Pat Loughran? Vin Canne not playing basketball? Allan McCumber not in the chemistry room (studying chemistry) and without his winsome smile? Esther Clapton not sleepy or not thinking about a certain Marine? Elinor Turner without her Southern accent in French class? Burr Winburn having a gas coupon? Elaine Walters not just crazy about Doc ? Albert Hoven taking a girl out on a date? Grace Dennis not being bright and cheerful? Bob Goodman not crazy over planes? Sis McCarrick as big as Kate Smith? John Wootton not the Information Bureau in Miss Griffith's homeroom? William Matton not being an outdoor boy and a future farmer? Doris Washburn not grinning from ear to ear? Herby Allen not in the doghouse ? Dot Goodman not being in love? The Sophomore Class girls not talking? Esther Young walking to school (when there is a '39 Dodge available)? Barb Hunter not attracting the boys? Lois Ayrault not being bashful, not giggling, and not being a good horsewoman? Betty Rozelle as tall as Ellie Weld, with black curly hair and freckles? Jack Lindner without his harem of girls?