Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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THE MAGNET As Agnes said, “Isn’t that Barbara Paul across the hall with Kenneth Arris?” we made room for the newly arrived classmates. “Why, yes,” answered Toolin. “As Walter Winchell would have said back in ’32, ‘They have been seen places together’.”’ livery three dances, we were entertained by some novelty acts, consisting of unique selections by Ruth Appley; Edgar Beaulieu, a rising young impersonator; and Dorothv Kmery, a second Kate Smith, who was popular in 1932. Robert Capone gave a very vivid description of a gangster’s life—merely an impersonation of a character, not a relative. Grace Burns and Geneva Desorcie gave a dance specialty from their vaudeville act, which was at this time a box office attraction. Pennery suddenly remembered his list of refusals from those who were unable to attend the reunion. He, being a reporter, knew what all our absentees were doing. “Albert Christoforo is playing for the Yankees and doing well, too. Wallace Smith is a pitcher for the same team. By the way, you people must think I’m a genius; however, I shall do my best. Danny D’Onfro is trying for the National Golf Championship. Alexander Dupee is a marathon runner. Oh, yes, and George Gates is an automobile racer. Incidently, he’s competing at Indianapolis next week.” “Next?” I asked expectantly. “Vernon Harrington,” he continued, “is the owner of some thoroughbreds, one of which is expected to get the blue ribbon at Saratoga next month. Howard Lane runs a night club in New York, which is patronized by famous people of the day. Another person who has done well for herself is Anita Leighton, an art student who has a splendid art studio in this city. Her work is considered excellent. Milton Merril is writing a collection of verse. Have you heard that Alice O’Connell is teaching kindergarten and is engaged to be married very soon? I think I’m getting along famously, don’t you?” We all nodded in the affirmative. “Francis Perry is in the moving business,’ continued Pennery, “and is progressing rapidly. Paul Rand has inherited his father’s service station on Main Street. Edward Robinson has the Cadillac agency in this town. Didn’t you know that? Edward Verge, Francis Taylor, and Harold Anderson are successfully demonstrating cars for him. Here’s a bit of news for you. Kathleen Norris, that famous writer, has recently acquired a per- sonal maid, our old friend, Dorothey Carter. Oh, and another person who sent his regrets was John Grimley, who is vice-president of the Liggett Drug Stores. Milton Harvie owns a sheep farm out West. Let’s boost the wool industry! And say, when I heard from Paul Oozoonian, he offered special rates to his old class. He’s an aviator at the Boston airport. Michael Little is an assistant coach at Columbia.” “Who’s next?” I inquired. ‘“Hariett Smith,” was the reply. : “T read only yesterday,” I answered, “that she has left, as a missionary, to convert the heathern in Africa.” “You did contribute something, finally, didn’t you?’? mused Pennery. “Tast month, while traveling through Canada, I encountered Benny Tata, who is a member cf the Mounted Police. That’s all there are; there isn’t any more.” “Oh, he deserves a leather metal,” sighed Agnes. We ended our tenth reunion with the singing of the old alma mater’s song, “Three Cheers jor L. H. S.” b ELLEN SWEENEY AGNES HACKETT WILLIAM PENNERY

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THE MAGNET Art Club Every Wednesday afternoon from one thirty to three o’clock the members of the Art Club hold their weekly meeting. The Art Club is one of the most popular clubs in our social life at high school. There are twenty-five members and each girl is working on a different project. We have made many different articles, among which are silhouettes, oil paintings, fancy ornamental stuffed Des writing cases, door stops, hooked rugs, hangings, and many more beautiful and useful articles. We are planning an exhibition the second week in June in the Public Library and we extend a cordial invitation to all those who are interested in reviewing our work. Next year we hope there will be many new members to join us in our work and play. The officers are as follows: Pres. Dorothy May, Vice Pres. Dorothy Caswell, Sec. Prudence Welch, Treas. Clemence Allaire. Radio Club The Radio Club has at present six members including the following officers: President, R. Miner; Treasurer, K. Letters; Vice President, J. Maxim; Secretary, R. Rossier; Librarian, P. Haire. During the past year the members of the club have given talks on subject of radio in general; they have also had some code practice. It is the hope of the club members that, with the use of a larger library and an automat- ic code-sending instrument, with other improvements as they are needed, they may arouse more interest next year than was manifested this year. It is interesting for those who intend to make radio their life work, to know that it is the fastest-growing industry of the day, that it needs trained men to continue its growth, and that right now only three men are available for each five jobs. Green MS The Garden Club has just enjoyed one of its most successful seasons under the supervision of faculty advisor Thomas Watson and the officers, who are as follows: President John D. Lavin, Vice-President Francis X. Toolin, Secretary Maurice I. McDonough, and Treasurer John A. Paul. : The Club, at an early meeting had the pleasure of listening to a talk on the Japanese Beetle by John E. Shannon of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 7 Francis White, Maurice McDonough and John Lavin, alternate, defeated Joe Killelea, Daniel D’Onfro and Joe Regan, alternate, in a spirited debate on Farm Relief. At a later meeting Bernard O’Donnell, a representative of the Mass. State College, addressed the members on Landscape Gardening, and at the conclusion of his talk, he advised the boys on their own particular gardens. The members gave their services willingly in keeping the school grounds in good condition. The officers have planned an extensive program of activities for next year.