Franklin High School - Oskey Yearbook (Franklin, MA)

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Arlene MacIvor “Mac” Emmons Street, Franklin, Mass. “Laugh and the world laughs with you; Weep and you weep alone.” That’s “Mac ' s motto and she sticks by it through thick and thin. “Happy I am, from care I ' m free, is the breezy way “Mac goes along. A girl with a heart ot gold — by the way — the last we knew about that heart it had been stolen — What a break that boy’s getting. Though “Mac ' ' be old and gray as the years go by, a laugh like her ' s will never die. Junior Prom Committee 3 ; Freshman Acquaintance Party Com¬ mittee 4; Hallowe ' en Party Committee 2-3; Track 1; Stunt Night 1-2-3; Hockey Varsity 2. Ruth Irma Mann “Ruth City Mills, Mass. “Her face is fair, her heart is true.” We couldn ' t help liking Ruth at first acquaintance, but somehow the more we knew her the better we liked her. She was always an ideal friend, kind, and thoughtful of others. In school activities we might say that Prize Speaking was her favorite, for she went out for this all four years and always made a fine showing at the Contests. Ruth will probably go to Normal School next year, and then be a teacher. Our best wishes will go with her. Prize Speaking 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4. Preston Mason “Dud” Lincoln Street, Franklin, Mass. “In a way, a smile has a way of going a long way.” Don’t get this “Duddie mixed up with the other “Duddie,” al¬ though at times it can’t be avoided. Here are two boys that must be known well to be known apart. Preston has always been outstanding in athletics, especially last year, when he added basketball to his list of sports, making him a four letter man, Football, Basketball. Track, and Baseball. He holds the mile record for the school. Anyway, “Dud. work hard and remember, — If at first you don’t try, succeed or you’re bound to fail. Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 3; Baseball 1-2-3; Track 1-2-3; Interclass 1-2-3-4. Prescott Mason “ Duddie ” Lincoln Street. Franklin, Mass. “What rough games the boys play nowadays!” Take down the telephone receiver any Thursday or Saturday after 10 P. M. and a sweet, refined voice on the other end of the line will say “Number Please.” “Duddie” has been outstanding in High School Athletics. He has made every team that he has gone out for since he came to F. H. S. This last year, he captained the football team through a successful season, and this being his 5th year in High School, he was barred from Athletics for the rest of the year. “Dud¬ die has a distinct leaning toward telephones. Who can tell to what heights he may rise in this field! Greetings, Salutations, and Conflag¬ rations, “Dud ; we’re all waiting for you to make good. Class President 1-2: Football 1-2-3-4: Baseball 1-2-3-4; Bas¬ ketball 2-3; Track 1-2; Interclass Track 1-2-3-4; Marshal 3-4. T Wenty-Nine

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Frank Lola Elm Street, Franklin, Mass. “Always spin but never spoon. Introducing Frank, the Senior sheik! Wasn’t he popular? Of course, especially with the opposite sex! Every noon hour this spring, — Frank was seen parading through West Central Street with his little Ford and it was never empty. He always picked up his friends for a little spin. Judging from his recitations in class, it seems that he in¬ tends to be a chemist or physicist. At unexpected moments, Frank would use some long expressions, generally used by chemists. Perhaps, after all, he doesn’t intend to be a chemist, but merely a business man. Here’s wishing him the best of luck in whatever he endeavors to do. Dramatics 4 ; Interclass Track 1-2-3-4. Helen Louise Lyons “Tiger School Street, Franklin, Mass. “Always ready, always there. Always willing to do her share. Helen was one of the active girls in our class. She showed her ability in studies, athletics, and music. Tiger” took a great interest in our class, and could be found at every class meeting. One never saw her idling in the corridors; she was always doing something. Helen was a very good athlete. Who can forget the despair of the Senior girls when Helen sprained her ankle just before the track meet? Tiger plans to go in training soon, and we envy the patients that have her for a nurse! Best of luck in the future, Helen! Track 1-2-3; Hockey 2; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Inter-class Basketball; Junior Dance Committee 3. Lincoln MacDonald Link Cottage Street, Franklin, Mass. Motto: I resolve to study conscientiously, attend school whenever possible, and be a gentleman and scholar always and forevermore. Link joined our class in the fall of ’28 after a lapse between his sophomore and junior years. At first we thought him a little ancient, but we soon became great friends; you see, he always bought his own cigarettes. He was one of the strong points of the line in football last year, but due to a rule, he was barred from athletics this year. And did we miss him, —- say, at Plymouth, for instance? He was always first with the latest, from first to last or vice versa. It has always been a mystery to his classmates why, after having been absent (approximately five times a week), he borrows a pen and a piece of paper as soon as he gets to school. Has anyone ever seen him worry? No, and it’s doubtful if anyone will. He ambles along (8 ft. strides, I know), at peace with the world, and lets nature take its course. We’ll wish him lots of luck, even if he has got an oversupply at present. Good luck, and good hunting, Linkun. old sock. Football 3; Track 3; Basketball (Interclass) 3-4; Dramatics -— 1897-—1930 (inclusive). Bernadine McInnis “Bernie Charlotte Street, Franklin. Mass. Beneath a cool exterior lies a warm heart. Although Bernie” was always rather quiet in school, we know that underneath her serene countenance there was really a lot of pep. For, do you remember when a certain Senior boy frequented the vicinity of Charlotte Street and was seen as an escort in many a place? Bernie wasn ' t so prominent in school activities, but she sure can dance. Of course, we all have seen her do ng the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance. Who hasn ' t? We don ' t quite know what Bernadine is planning to do next year, but we imagine it will be along the busi¬ ness line. Best o ' luck, Bernie, in whatever you may undertake. Twenty-Eight

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Mae Gwendolyn McGuire “Mac” 89 Peck Street, , Franklin. Mass. “Serene and Resolute and Still and Calm and Self-possessed.” Mac’s beaming countenance has shone in the Franklin High School’s hallways for four years. She is. for the most part, a rather quiet girl, but once in a while when her natural exuberance gets the best of her. she emits a little humming sound! Some say it ' s singing, but for the most part her friends keep mujn! Next year Mac in¬ tends to let her sunny self brighten the dorms of Fitchburg Normal School. Our loss, their gain. I’m sure the Class of Thirty wishes Mae success in her venture. Interclass Basketball 1; Track 1-2-3; Music 1-2-3-4; Operetta 4; Oskey Financial Staff 4: Junior Prom Committee 3; Lit Club 1-2-3. Virginia Mellor South Bellingham, Mass. “Can one desire too much of a good thing?” Virginia comes from the sticks each morning to school. This, no doubt, accounts for her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes! She is a great favorite with both boys and girls, for they find her a very good- natured young lady. Nothing ever riles Virginia except aspersions on her beloved home (which arc not few in number). Just the same, anyone can truthfully say that he who has her friendship has a treasure not to be laughed at. Virginia plans to enter the nursing profession next year. May her venture be more than successful! Marshal 3-4; Music 3-4; Literary Club 1-2-3. Charles Metcalf “ Charlie” West Central Street, Franklin, Mass. “You knout a lady ' s in the case, You knout, all other things give place.” A quiet, cosy room, and an evil-smelling cigarette, and a palette, and let the rest of the world roll on. Charlie has found his place. One other factor in his scheme of life, a more important factor, we surmise, in his room, is Solitude. But at dances he is of a more so¬ ciable nature. Who ever heard of Charlie walking alone? No one: of course not. And no one will doubt his accomplishments after his future training at the Vesper George Art School. Decorating Committee Junior Prom 3; Hallowe’en Committee 2-3-4; Music 1 -2-3-4; Literary Club 3; Shakesperian Club 2. Ernest Francis Molla Mattie” “Ernie” Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Mass. “It pays to be clever.” Ernest spent four years with us at Franklin High School, and he seemed to be very shy. Was he? Of course not. Mattie was one of the best boys in Franklin High’s T rack Meet, and a well-loved classmate. He seemed to spend a great many afternoons in Session Hall together with another friend who was always fooling with him. Ernest was also one of the smartest boys in Manual Training Work, and certainly very clever at it. He intends to enter Wentworth Insti¬ tute next fall, and we surely wish him all the luck in the world for his future career. Track Meet 1-2-3-4; Interclass Track Meet 1-2-3-4; Interclass Basketball Team 2-3-4; Football Squad 4; Glee Club 2-3; Band 2-3; Baseball Team 1. •4 Thirty