Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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CURTAIN . . PENROD Penrod Schofield Herbert H. Dade Margaret Schofield Marjorie Jones Mrs. Mary Schofield Mr. Henry Schofield Sam Williams Mr. Jones Tim Herman Verman Mr. Ccombes Della Jarge Bob Mallory James C. Wilbur Rita Parrish Marian Wolfe Margaret Schless John Hacklander Charles Hedges Tom Dinges Val Claus George Wight Fred Bushman Ray Pierobon Marilyn Kinnu Bob Hart The first dramatic performance of the year was the All School Play given October 22 and 23 in the auditorium. The performance was Penrod by Booth Tarkington. The play was directed by Miss Catherine Wood. Dolores Grieb was in charge of scenery and Lynne Wells was the prompter. Everyone was kept in a whirl by Penrod’s experiences with his friends Sam, Herman, and Verman as junior detectives shadowing Mr. Dade, with whom Penrod’s sister Margaret falls in love. Humor was added by the double talk of Herman and Verman. There was also the excited Irish maid, Della, and her slow moving friend and tall story-teller, Jarge. Although Penrod seemed to be a problem child in the eyes of his parents, and a perfect nuisance, it was later proved he was a typical boy and a hero. Through his amateur detec- tive work a curiousitv on the part of Mr. Jones was aroused and a record of Mr. Dade was looked up which revealed him as being dishonest. The play concluded with Penrod proud of his detective badge and falling in love with Marjorie Jones.

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A N N U A L Patriotism was the theme of the annual carni- val held November 13-14. Streamers of red, white, and blue greeted fun seekers in the halls, while a huge figure of Uncle Sam holding a V and surrounded by the flags of the United Nations made an appropriate background for the stage show. After a few hushed whispers, the click of a tap shoe and the faint tinkle of a cow bell all was silence—then the curtains were drawn, and with the singing of Any Bonds Today the program started. The acts varied widely from music to dra- matic sketches, and all were greeted with loud applause. The aroma of steaming hot dogs F U N F E S T and hamburgers, enticed the merry makers to the G. R. canteen, while these preferring ice cream crowded the G.A.A. booth. Sharp- shooters tested their skill with B.B. quns—or by throwing darts. A lie detector offered an interesting diversion for those willing to trust their honesty. In the gym, dancing and a gymnastic exhibi- tion provided entertainment. As twelve o’clock rolled around the tired but happy crowd went home with the sound of music and laughter still ringing in their ears— the only remnants of the carnival being streamers of paper, empty booths and silent halls. Cossacks Marion Wies Varieties Fireman Old Maids at Football Game Entire Cast Daisy June and Lillie Belle Jingle Jangle Jingle Any Bonds Today 23

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. . TIME GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE Mr. Kimber Newton Fuller Annabelle Fuller Madge Fuller Steve Eldridge Katie Mrs. Douglas Clayton Lvans Rena Hester Raymond Uncle Stanley Leggett Frazer Tommy Hughes Sue Barrington Miss Wilcox Mr. Prescott Robert Hart Francis Iverson Charlaine Cook Lynne Wells Phillip Collin Marilyn Kinnu Beverly Finn Leonora Great Gloria McGowan Janet Duncan Virginia Wunderlich . James McKay Dean Gordinier Fred Uphoff Nancy Kunath Yvonne LaMon Robert lehl To climax this year, the annual Senior class play was presented May 19 and £0. This years production was George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George Kauf- man, co-authors of several successful plays. The play was under the direction of Miss Wood. The play centers around Newton and Anna- belle Fuller and their troubles in securing a heme of their own. Newton buys a rundown house in which George Washington is sup- posed to have slept. At great expense to themselves, the house is repaired and put in livable condition. After the house is put in shape the Fullers have four young guests of their daughter. They are also visited by their rich Uncle Stanley. Uncle Stanley is to leave them some money and consequently his every wish is their com- mand. Newton runs into debt and is going to lose , his house to Mr. Prescott, a crabby neighbor who has caused a lot of trouble over the use of his read and well by the Fullers. As a possible solution to the debt, the Fullers ask Uncle Stanley for the money. Uncle Stanley then reveals he is pennicles and has been pre- tending to be rich. All seems lost when Uncle Stanley saves the day by fooling Mr. Prescott into believing he is rich Mr. Prescott also lends the Fullers the money they need when he finds the road and well are on the Fuller’s property. The play ends with a terrific storm throwing everything into confusion. Throughout the play humor is brought in by the actions of Raymond, a brattish nephew and Mr. Kimber, the brainless caretaker.