Waterville Central High School - Academic Union Yearbook (Waterville, NY)

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doing excellent work in teaching the innocent and unsuspecting natives our civilization. From Egypt, I proceeded on a tour of Arabia. I had looked forward to meeting the famous Sheik, Franko-el-Gibbad. Imagine my astonishment when I found this sand-swept individual to be none other than Frank Cib- bons. He introduced me to Chandu, the magician, and Clarence Blunt, who had charge of the camels. He also demonstrated his harem to me. tAmong these dusky ladies I thought I recognized Edna Jones, Carol Stone, and Bessie Chernoff, but I was too discreet to ask any personal questions l. lVIy next stop was in India, where l found John Cleary blissfully reclin- ing on a bed of spikes. He informed me that he had been valet to the Mahatma, but nearly went crazy keeping that noble personas clothing in order. He said that the job of fakir brought him quite a sum from the tourists, and that he would soon be able to retire. I took a short trip through the Indian jungle, where I was astonished to meet Kathleen Brown and llauline Collins hunting big game. They ex- plained that they had been unable to get their man and were gathering in- formation from the native Ngo-gettersf' In Borneo, my next stop, I found Helen Dempsey and Mina Slater drinking tea and entertaining some of the British nobility. They later in- formed me that they were so very successful in business that they had de- cided to take a permanent vacation and were waiting for love to come rid- ing, walking, swimming, or flying. In the Philippines I was fortunate to meet Eleanor McCabe and Tony Caller. They were employed by the United States government to keep the natives so well entertained that they would not need independence. The Cov- ernor General told me that they were loved by all the natives and had brought many of the eastern styles to the belles of the isles. After leaving the Philippines I went to Hawaii where I was pleasantly surprised to find Winnie Lloyd and Florence Diehl shaking a leg on the beach at Waikiki. They were wearing palm leaves and were surrounded by a group of admiring beachcombers. One of them explained that they had introduced some new steps that had revolutionized the Hula-Hula. Once more I boarded the ship, this time bound for home. I regret very much that I was unable to see Australia, for it is a well known fact that Bessie Jacobson is raising sheep on that curious continent. She has given up civilized life in disgust, and seems to prefer the company of ewes and bucks to that of her fellow creatures. However, I consider myself very fortunate in having met nearly all the members of my high school class. When we graduated, I was certain that we were an unusually talented group, and the years have proven this fact. If, Mr. Editor, you can find room for this article in your publication, I believe that you will receive the approval of the students of your school because we have set a shining example of what can be made from innocent children. I sincerely hope that all future graduates of W. C. S. may have all the health and happiness that have been ours during the past years. ' Respectfully yours, Gilbert I... Steinmann.

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union. However, we had no more time to spare and set off once more for New York. Our plane stopped at Washingtrxn for a short time, where I had the luck to meet June Evans. She took me to her wonderful home, and we had a long talk about old times. Her husband, Albert Radley, did not speak to me for he had no time to bother with such trifles, but June informed me that Albert expected to be appointed Secretary of the Treasury after the next election. We arrived at New York, and I was astonished to be gladly welcomed by the mayor. However, the mayor turned out to be Don Fuess. Don said that he was having a grand time running the city, but was afraid that he might have to go to Europe. On further inquiry, I found that Scott Webb, state auditor, was determined to find something wrong with Don's banking account, and although he was above suspicion, he felt it his duty to vacate until things cleared up. After an uneventful trip across the Atlantic, we arrived at England. Here I had the good fortune to meet Harris Thomas. He was General Man- ager of the Empire Broadcasting Service, and was living alone in London. He explained that after being disappointed in love he had decided to re- main a bachelor. I sympatbized with Harris, and returned to the ship to continue to France. Here I met Howard Lally, who, with several of his old cronies, had taken the job of inspecting and sampling all the French beverages. I also met Nina Whitatfre, dancing in a Parisienne night club. She told me that Mary Byrnes was studying at the Sorbonne in preparation for teaching school back in the states. She also told me that Tommy Doyle had become a famous actor, whose love scenes had to be shown on an as- bestos screen. I was unable to attend any of his pictures, however, be- cause all the tickets had been sold for years to come. I also had the luck to meet Helen Heckert who told me that she was employed as a model in one of the most noted dressmaking houses of Paris. In Italy, I attended an opera, and was pleasantly surprised to find 'Neva Coote playing the feminine lead. I also learned that Emily Edmunds had grown famous from her wonderful musical compositions. From Italy, I traveled to Spain. Here I found Stuart Martin perusing one of his boyhood hobbies, Hthrowing the bull. He explained that he was such a success that his public would not permit him to return to America, and he was forced to remain the national Spanish hero. On the trip down the African coast, I stopped at the Canary Islands. Here I was cordially welcomed by Raymond Dunn, who was making phono- graph records of his vocal talents. Raymond said that he had been exiled from the States after the last milk strike, and that he was seeking a place where rro cows were kept. The remainder of the trip down the coast was uneventful, and we ar- rived at the diamond fields in a short time. In a salesroom of one of the large diamond companies, I met Priscilla Hayes, demonstrating the jewels to buyers from all over the world. The next part of my trip was overland on the Cairo Railroad. In the depths of the African Jungle I found Ferne Volkman and Juanita Vanorman

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Class Will We, the class of l934, being of unsound mind and failing memory, do hereby bequeath to our undeserving successors, the following: Our most precious possessions comc first, so we leave our faculty ad- viser and our beloved home room to the Junior Class, With the understanding that they Will be given good use. Helen Dempsey and Ferne Volkman, our ideal Seniors, tired of being good, bequeath their goodness to Dorothy Browne. Helen Heekert leaves her business-like ways to Marian Helterline. Tommy Doyle leaves his upullw with Miss Evans to Jack Hahle. Geneva Coote leaves her graceful walk to Nellie Munroe. Senior Class Boger leaves his shyness to Junior Class Roger. Antonia Galler bequeaths her glasses to Alene Stukey so that she may gaze at a MGuy'7 all she likes without acquiring eye strain. Gilbert Steinman leaves his ironic remarks to Sarah Gravenstein. Eleanor McCabe leaves her childish ways and thoughts to Laura Dann so that she may act her age. Frank Gibbons bestows his effective vocabulary upon Albert Treen. Al- bert, we hope that you will profit by it much as Frank has. John Cleary leaves his height to Raymond Stukey. Nina Wihitacre and Wfinnie Lloyd leave their athletic ability to Margaret Gruber and Pauline LaFayette. Vlfhen you become famous, don't forget the Senior Class of 734. Alice Bogan leaves her dancing ability to Sarah Ogden. Raymond Dunn leaves his truck to Jimmy Steele. We advise a thor- ough Hgoing overw before each trip. Florence Diehl leaves her dignity to Betty Townsend. It works like a charm on classmen, Betty. 4'Koddy Brown leaves her height to Phyllis Thomson. Donald Fuess and Howard Lally leave their ability to manage uaffairsi' to Betsy Nisbet. Mary Byrnes and Bessie Chernoff leave their studious attitude to Betty Helmes and Ida Smith. Seniors must study. Bessie Jacobson bequeaths her eyebrows Cwhat's left of theml to Miss Clark to make brushes for fine art. Glenn Bowers and Mina Slater leave their affection for each other as an example to Julia and Logan. Albert Radley and Harris Thomas leave their musical ability to uMoona', Byrnes so that Main Street may get to know what real music is. Carol Stone and Leroy Pickett leave their adjoining seats to Mary and Colly. Juanita Vanorman and Emily Edmunds leave their quiet ways to Anne Thomson and Pauline Randall. Gertrude willingly leaves Willard CP. GJ to Helen Bingham. Priscilla Hayes and Helen Byan leave their technique to Mary Louise Brady. Scott Welmlo and Stuart Martin leave their way with the women to Art Roberts. June Evans leaves her desk directly in front of Mr. Van Der Voortis desk to Isabelle Fuess.