Alexandria High School - Alecko Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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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 ||«-

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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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he ALE CKO Marshall Smith is a famous track man. And can juni]) even higher than ( )sl)ourne can. A portrait painted I)v Jester’s hand Has won him fame in every land. Margaret Hayden is a t ' jiist of the highest rank; She holds a fine ])osition in the Alexandria Bank. The Misses Duhorg and Richtmeyer are cpiite society hees ; Every summer they go North to enjoying the cooling breeze. Naomi Clatterhuck and Helen Zink into mv vision then appeared ; Naomi’s husband is hald-headed and Helen’s has a heard. Elizabeth Smith owns a tea room to which I’m sure you’ve been. For everyone in X ' irginia has heard of Dew Drop Inn. Lylith Nicholson exhibits the latest styles. Her famous creations are talked of for miles. Keith Martin, the youth with the golden hair. Builds marvelous skyscrai)ers high in the air. Caroline Peake as a dancer leads the way. , nd her name stands out on ( )ld Broadway. Clara ( loldsworthy, her old school chum. Upon the death of an uncle received (|uite a sum. Traynham Houston has discovered a metal rare. And now gives his friends a haughty stare. Cdadys Pierpoint, .still as tiny as ever. Writes ads that are really very clever. A newspaper office then api)ears, XVithin 1 see a maiden in tears. Helen jaffe. new owner of the Washington Times, Has misplaced the write-uj)s of two thrilling crimes. Ruby Anderson has become quite slim. And in our Alma Xlater teaches gym. Her cousin, Agnes Cooksey, is a baseball fan. And attends every game that she possibly can. Mary Saunders has retained her wit. And at the Fox Theatre has made a hit. Clarence Sweeley is Clara Bow’s leading man — And the idol of many a movie fan. Pagt Forly-six J| -