Alexandria High School - Alecko Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Joseph Blackwell, as an interior decorator, has made a hit. And he and a certain person are seen together (piite a bit. The two White Sisters. Mary Lee and Blanche, Have gone ont W ' est and own a huge ranch. Partners in business are ( lOrdon Stone and Charley Strauss ; Gordon does the buying and Charley is the boss. I ' m sure you’re all wondering of friend Joseph Loeb ; He owns a large theatre which is known as the Globe. Lord Minor, you’ll he interested to know. Has gone South where so many “peaches’’ grow. He and his little blue car have ]iarted — They had to. for — it just couldn’t he started. ’irginia Coffman and [Margaret Rudd Bought some land which most thought was just mud; Though in a way this was true, there is still more to say — For soon it was discovered that it was heautv clav. Abramson and Friedson own a clothing store fine; Whenever you go there you must stand in line. For the things that they sell have a value so great That when a sale’s advertised the peo])le can’t wait. Cecelia Huftv is a lady of great renown — She’s a librarian in her old home town ! Though Agnes Kelley has changed her name. It’s Irish still — and she’s just the .same. Ernest Taylor composes quite a hit ; “Why Be GockI?” is his latest song hit. Julian M’hitestone, you know well whom 1 mean. Is now a comedian — and they say he’s a scream. Caroline Kreuttner has won oratorical fame. As a woman suffragette she’s made (|uite a name. Hostess at a night cluh is Mary [Magdalene M ' right ; She dirts all the day and dances all night. Helen Staples (it matters not how she tries) Can’t resist the teni])tation of looking at people’s eves ; As an optician of fame, she’s satisfied now — She’s a sure cure for bad eyes — oh, my — and how ! Page Forty-four

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CLASS PROPHECY Not long ago, Mr. Tavenner, a chemist of fame, Gave me a slee])inf ' jxjrtion — I do not knf) v the name. He told me if I to(jk it and went straight to l)ed, X ' isions of the Class of ’28 shonld jmss through my head. Of course, 1 was (juite curious to see what it would do, vSo I followed his directions and found that they were true. For as I closed my eyes and drifted into .sleep, Harrv Barnett was the lirst whom 1 happened to meet. This young man is the inventor great Of a wonderful compound — “How to Lose Weight.” His fame has grown both far and wide, Because the women are on his side. Hilda Lvnn and ' irginia Leary were the next whom 1 met. And whatever they want is just what thev get. These fair maids of ( )ccf)C[uan have acquirerl much wealth ; The former teaches school and the latter talks on health. IMary Buddin, still as in the days of yore, 1 saw quite plainly with her sweethearts galore. Edna Kennedy has married and settled down ; You can still meet her riding from the Camp into town. Kirk Lindsey and Gilbert St. Clair Are both mathematicians very rare. While Donald King and Everett M’ood .As actors are realK’ ver - good. Lester AIcAIenamin is quite a football star. And his name has traveled out afar. Billv Travers, too, has acquired much fame. In the game basketball he’s made (juite a name. Catherine Robey and Barbara Boat, sad to relate. Have realized their mi.stakes a hit too late. They marched down an aisle and under an arch To the tying tune of the Wedding Alarch. - [ Page Forty-three |l«-

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Baxter Cary, with a dignified air, Charms writhing snakes at a County Fair. While Robert Baldwin, I ' m glad to .say. In the political world is making headway. Clara Grove has gone West to regain her health. Which she lost in trying to obtain great wealth. James Eike, tired of the United States. Has gone to Africa and likes the “dates.” Edward Henderson has fulfilled his dreams — He’s a well-known preacher now, it seems. His friend. James Saunders, free from all care, Writes gruesome stories which are read everywhere. Lena Sha] iro and Frieda Mendelson, as in days of yore. Are always together — they now own a fine store. Adeline Horton will he world-famous yet ; She writes news items for the Alexandria Gazette. John Doniphan now talks to his heart’s content. And his words over many countries are sent ; As a radio announcer, his voice you’ve heard — And he says many things which are really absurd. Frances Critzer I need not mention. For with her fame came much attention. She’s given first place as a domino shark ; “I can win every game,” she’s been heard to remark. For some time Douglas Peyton has been “up in the air,” And we’ll soon hear no more of this l indv aftair. Doug’s fortune will he made when he flies to the moon — When asked when he is leaving he replies, “VRry soon.” The next whom I met was our friend Allan Dennis ; It seems he’s perfected a new ])lay in tennis. Agnes Fairfax is well known on the stage. And I hear that her acting is all the rage. Margaret Craig is a nurse over at Walter Reed, And folks say she’s a very good nurse indeed. Martha Raggett travels about here and there. Lecturing to the ladies on “How to Dye Hair.” •»ir Page Forty five ||«-