Brattleboro Union High School - Colonel Yearbook (Brattleboro, VT)

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10 THE DIAL CLAII DIQUDHECY We've sailed afar to foreign lands, Adventurous maids we be. Although we stand before you now Our hearts are still at sea. We disguised ourselves as sailor-lads Enlisting on a boat Owned by that Black Chief Chester Shaw A scheming old cut-throat! VVe've met some pirates bold and bad, But what care we, a-hoy! They daunt us not, those galley-slaves, They're but to us like toys! VVe worked like slaves from morn 'till night, XfVith beatings from the chief, But he was killed on the last trip out, Not greatly to our grief. We've had some fun on yon blue seas, From countries we have found, Some bits of news yould like to hear So sit ye still and sound! Log of July 1 Once while battling a pirate ship we took as a captive our former classmate, Eugene Akley, who was then acting as scul- lery cook and chief bottle washer on the boat. He boasts that his former wife, Betty Barber, always appreciated having her pet'l putter- ing around their kitchen concocting tempt- ing dishes such as pickles and sweet rich cream, mixed with baked beans. This receipt he wishes to give to his dear old friends and claims that it is especially agreeable to goats and hens. Log of Septerlzber 2 On entering a curio shop in China, we came across our dear old friend, Perry Howe, whom we remember from those happy school-days as a jolly youngster. He informs us that he is now considered the greatest gem thief in existence. He with his assistant, Floyd Hudson, a notorious leader of a gang of Chicago racketeers, and also several other gang leaders, Glendon Allen, William Stearns, Stuart Thurber, and Elmer Eddy, succeeded in robbing Woolworth's of 2,000 crates of cut-glass diamonds and emer- alds. The four men last mentioned are wanted by people in Putney for stealing milk left for the pigs. Log of October 3 Most surprising to us was our encounter with one of the Rajahs of lndia, Oscar Darling. He treated us with a fine feast served by harem maidens. Although against the custom of India, he allowed his favorite and chief dancer, Bernice Crosby, to dance for us. Also, Ethel Blodgett, Fannie Gissen, Billy Emery, and Marion Bell, who came next as favorites, gave us a charming entertainment and claimed they owed their success to the practice they had in the Community Hall in Brattleboro dur- ing their childhood days in Brattleboro High School. Log of May 24 Quite by chance we saw the noted pair, Mr. Ray Hewitt as violinist, and Miss Thelma Field as accompanist, when they rendered selections at Monte Carlo. They are big head-liners now and they do ex- ceptionally well together. Mr. Hewitt used to play at several road-houses in his earlier days and Miss Field had gained a great deal of experience playing during lunch- hours at the Chatham Gum Factory a few years previous. Log of January 16 During our numerous trips we have run across several missionaries and heard from them both sad and humorous tales. Eliza- beth Franklin and Norma jones, mission- aries, spoke tenderly of the sad plight of the South Africans. They declare that they will never be able to make them use forks and knives, instead of their hands, to eat with. But the Africans must believe in that proverb, hands were made before forks. Jennie Auguston, working among the Australians, informs us of the peculiar customs of the natives, for almost every day she is sent huge baskets of beetles which are considered a great delicacy among them. Due to her quick mind she always has some good excuse for not in- dulging in them. Log of April 21 VVe captured a passenger vessel and were pleasantly surprised to meet Edith Heyer and Betty March again. They were on their way to London, where they were to redee- orate a new insane asylum. A wealthy in- mate had just arrived who requested that the building be made over like a mansion. lt is the young ladies' duty to show the in- mates how to do their bit, and these ladies are just the ones to do this for they have been among the opposite sex so much that it will not be so difficult for them to cope with the peculiarities and eccentricites of the male. Log of Magi 13 Landing at Dover, England, today we attended a festival which traversed the world. Several features attracted our at- tention, especially the main entertainment. Rena Farr gave us an original dance which was met with great applause and then she favored us with three musical selections composed by herself, 'tRaising Corns On Old Broadway, Who Put the Pep In Pepper? and her idea of a chiropractor's selection, 'tSnapping the Old Spinal Chord. Log of July 24 Capturing another ship today we found a few artists aboard. Martha Holland had just joined a grand opera company and has now become an indispensable member. At present she has signed up for the lead in the skit, Modern VVomen. The Pied Piper of Hamelin, the international name for Jeannette Miller, is another of our cap- tives. She plays both the piano and the piccolo at the same time, and it is her as- sistant's, Ruth Yeaw's duty to hold the piccolo up while Miss Miller plays the piano. This is very strenuous Work and we are thankful that Miss Yeaw had good nauscle training pounding the keys in her youthful high-school days. Log of Scfptemluer 7 Today we were told that Elle11 Burklund, when leaving high school, had become a newspaper reporter. Because of her un- tiring effort she has established a daily paper in Green River. Log of April 20 At the port at Boulogne we hunted around in search of more news of our classmates and discovered that an old chum of ours, Elinor Holden, now owns a fashion shop. Her styles are considered extremely smart and her cheerful disposition makes her salon tl1e more popular. Also we found out that Mme. de Pialto and Mrs. Exeter Hunter, or Betty Moynihan and Evelyn VVinchester, two more of our old classmates, were patrons of hers. The two ladies are always exquisitely gowned and are leaders in their social set. Log of Dcrember 3 Everyone's anxiety was aroused today when thc big boy, Lewis Barnes, fell overboard. A solemn tar, Richard Bug- bee, was soon to the rescue and after sev- eral minutes of strenuous labor, Barnes was pulled safely on board, but, being deeply embarrassed, he went to his bunk and was not seen for the rest of the day. Log of June 17 Grace Hector, the Swiss Alpine Climber, has just set out on another adventure. This

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Freshman Year N' September seventh, nineteen hun- dred and twenty-six, one hundred and forty-one fearless voyagers set sail on the ocean liner, B. H. S. VVC had never ridden on such a vessel before, and the experi- enced travelers regarded us as quite green. We did not know if the waves were to be turbulent or calm and peaceful. At the first asseirbly, September ninth, everyone stood up and greeted us heartily which made most of us blush, stumble, and feel still more insignificant. However, Mr. Stevens put us at ease, and told us the daily routi11e of a frosh life. A large wave rolled over the men in our party on September tenth when they were innocently listening to a band concert on the lower deck. Accordingly, a larger ship was built the next year so such accidents would not happen again, Before we were far out at sea we found we needed a captain to guide the good ship. VVe bestowed this honor upon Michael Dube. He insisted he needed a helper, so Elinor Holden was chosen as his partner. important matters were filed by Grace Hec- tor, while Richard VVilder was given the arduous duty of collecting money. Rena Farr was his able assistant. Our first party, the Freshman get-to- gether, came on September seventeenth. This was the first year that such a party was given, and for the first time we felt at home. On October fifteenth the annual Freshman Blowout took place. XNe Freshies enjoyed it immensely. Before long our first DIAL was published, and we found it was dedicated to us, the Freshmen. On closer observation we found stories there written by illustrious authors from the class of thirty. There were plenty of activities on our ship. Helen Thompson and Perry Howe were chosen to represent the class on the Student Council. We could also point with pride at our athletes. Mike Dube, Lloyd Goodnow, Bill Rancourt, and Freddie Searls helped carry the pigskin, and these four with John Baker were the candidates for basketball. Mike was also on the track team and Lloyd was a great asset on the baseball diamond. These brought honor to the class, and supplied the upper classmen with real competition. The girls' basketball team came out second in the fight for championship. We were well represented on the general and maximum honor roll, being second on the list for percentage. A contest was held to see who would be the Freshman reporter. This honor went to Elinor Holden, who then became a mem- ber of the Dml. Board. THE DIAL CLAII I-IIITDIQY A great naany of our members were mu- sical, eight being in the orchestra, and seven in the band. A large number were also in the glee clubs, VVith January came our first taste of exams, but we pulled through more or less successfully, and then were ready for the finals which came at the end of our first trip in B. H. S. In June our ship landed in the Sopho- more port, after having been on a success- ful voyage almost free from molestation. -GRACE Hizcron Sophomore Year On September sixth, nineteen hundred and twenty-seven, one hundred and thirty- three members of the class of 1930 re- entered the portals of B. H. S. VVe had elevated ourselves from that noticed and obscure class, called Freshies. We had one year which we and our intellects had the privilege Sophomores. It was our chief omores to set a so broadened our minds in that had spent as Freshmen, so developed that We of being full pledged aim and duty as Soph- good example for the class of Freshmen, who were following our footsteps. It was our privilege to have William Rancourt as chief executive to pilot in time of need, while for his most able assistant we chose Rena Farr. Grace Hector served for his most able secretary. John Baker was elected treasurer, while Mary O'Brien aided him most efficiently. The old custom of hazing having been dropped, we, the Sophomores, introduced the practice of rope pulling, on account of which the Freshies received at our hands, at least one clean bath. VVe were represented on the football team by Mike Dube, Red Searls, Bill Rancourt, and Lloyd Goodnow, all of whom we were very proud of. The Sophomores also did their part in basket- ball, having Bill Rancourt, Mike Dube and Richard Bugbee as candidates. Our able representatives, who efficiently handled the laws and rules of the Student Council, were Jeannette Miller and Richard Wilder. Our advancement to the Sophomore class must have had some effect for we had three Sophomore names on the Super Honor Roll, and sixteen on the General Honor Roll for the second marking period, Our DIAL reporter, Elinor Holden, fur- nished interesting Sophomore Notes for the DLAL, and an immediate glance at the other departments of our magazine will show lruch literary ability from the class of '30, 9 The operetta, which took place on the nineteenth and the twentieth of April, was very well conducted through the aid and ability of many Sophomores. Although no Sophomores took part in the annual high school play they supported it one hundred per cent. The social affairs of our High School Year started with the Freshman party. The party was given in honor of the Freshies in order that they might mingle and be- come acquainted with the upper classmen. The football banquet, track dance, and Junior Prom proved most successful. The Sophomore Senior party was not held this year because of a unanimous rejection on the part of the Seniors in whose honor it was to be held. The Sophomore Class was well repre- sented in various clubs and because of this the clubs became bigger and better. The class of 1930 entered the Sophomore Year, which was greatly enjoyed both scholastically and socially, with the grim determination of making next year, 0111- Junior Year, better than ever. -Joniv BAKER Junior Year When school opened on Wednesday, Sep- tember 5, 1928, we thought we were as im- portant as we needed to be, and having been foolish Freshmen and Sophomores, we set about being dignified Juniors with a will. VVe have one hundred eight members at this time. We noticed that B. H. S. had had sev- eral changes and additions made during the summer. Notionly was history to be taught in Room ll, but a new piano indicated that the room was to be the center of musical activity as well. Over all the building fresh paint and varnish on walls and desks gave a silent welcome to all. We found ourselves in Rooms 24, 25, and 35. We who were in 35 recalled our fresh- man days spent in that very room and were indeed glad to be shifted to Room 11, a room of more prominence in B. H. S. and more suited to our newly acquired dignity. We were glad to welcome two new teach- ers, Miss Leighton and Mr. Jolmston. Groups cannot progress without leaders, and so we elected John Baker as class presi- dent, Elinor Holden as vice-president, Elizabeth Franklin as secretary, Chester Shaw as treasurer, and Beatrice Bangs as assistant treasurer. Our first social time was the Blowout where we Juniors were glad to be present as upper classmen not having been obliged to fCoutinued on Page 483

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time she is guiding a group of travelers who wish to experience thrills. Miss Hec- tor, who is now an heiress, Call well afford to spend her time peak-climbing. Her re- corder, Genevieve Howe, also climbs with her, but purely in a business way for she asserts that though some might enjoy the higher atmosphere she prefers dear old terra firma. We wonder if Grace's favorite song is- I Miss My Swiss, My Swiss Miss Misses Meg I Miss the Kiss My Swiss Miss Gives to Me. Log of February 8 We pursued a vessel into Savannah port today to find that there was only a cargo of landing we wan- onions aboard. After dered about and quite by chance we met Rev. Edward Freeman, a jolly old friend, who was very glad to see us. He was very tired and told us the startling news that he had just performed the marriage cere- mony of Bessie O'Connor who was now Lady de Fullaspoof, and who with her husband had just sailed a few hours pre- vious for their castle in Putney, Log of August 2 The class twins, Pearl and Ruby Falby, are still together. They are widely known now for they own an aviation school in Hali- fax. They have a very large enrollment and planes soar over the city day and night. Their chief mechanic is Marion Stone, and another schoolmate, Margaret Spears, is taking thq aviation course of one year so that she may' become a commercial pilot. Lag of February 19 Monthly we receive letters from some of our classmates though we do travel from port to port. Today we received one from Grace Lyman, which stated that sl1e and Lewis Stark with Doris Copeland and her partner, Warren MacDonald, were on the stage doing several round dances. They draw great crowds as they execute the dances in perfect imitation of the olden days. Bernard Remillard, the manager of one of the theatres they danced in, told them to come again when they couldn't stay so long. Log of January 25 After seeking information as to the whereabouts of Beryl Carney we learned today that she broadcasts every NVednesday morning over station WXYZ during the Women's Hour. Her talks are usually on foods and she gives various recipes on how to make and prepare macaroni, sau- sage, and the like. Log of November 10 The President Hoover docked at New York today and it was almost impossible THE DIAL for the passengers to disembark as throngs lined the piers. After questioning numer- ous excited citizens we finally learned the reason for all this undue commotion. Am- bassador J. Francis Long had just arrived from Japan -after an important business conference. As the crowds acclaimed him, we were not able to speak to him person- ally, but had the opportunity to converse with his secret service attendants, Francis MacVeigh and Harry Pellerin, whose prin- cipal duty it was to see to their employer's handkerchiefs and shoes. Lag of June 15 We disembarked today at Alexandria and traveled inland. A few days later we came upon a few men who appeared to be searching for hidden treasure. The leader of them we recognized for all his beard and long hair as Michael Dube or Capt. Mike, as they called him. He had as his surveyor Richard VVilder, upon whose shoulders lay the duty of being able to locate exactly where the treasures were to be found. Lloyd Rix was his recorder who sent monthly records to the United States to be published in the West Brattleboro and Guilford Gazette. Log of July 27 While near Nova Scotia we heard that a fishing cannery, Stafford and Whitney, lnc., was on the coast. The names sounded familiar so we hastened on. Again we met some more of our old classmates, Helen VVhitney and Norma Stafford. VVe learned that they were the owners of the factory and that they had a thriving business. Through Grace Sargent, their correspond- ent to foreign countries, they came in con- tact with Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. On returning to the boat we took back several cans of fish as well as numerous fish stories. Log of April 3 Another dainty morsell Elliott Barber has just been awarded the croix de guerre for having invented a tantalizing perfume. The power of it is so great that at one whiff of it a person will become dazed. This will prove to be of great value to us in future wars as all that will be necessary will be to hurl the perfume filled bombs into the enemies' midst, thus dazing them. At once our men can swoop down upon the helpless men and slay them. Give praises to the clever Barber who has found a new way to skin somebody! Log of Marrli 18 Two others of our former classmates have been accounted for. Clarissa Edwards is now conducting a school for juvenile stars in Hollywood. Jackie Coogan is her favorite, but little Farina runs a close sec- ll ond. Helen VVoodbury has also found her way to The Land of Broken Dreams, and has a position as costume designer. She says that Louise Fazenda, Zazu Pitts, and Lon Chaney are her most amiable clients. She also designs bathing suits for Max Sennett's bathing beauties. Lag of lllarfh 26 A letter was sent to us unsigned stating that two of our classmates were employed by the secret service agency and that they were disguised as sailors on our boat. Within a week we had searched them out and your surprise will be as great as ours was when you hear that Earl Dawley and Lester Lovell were the two. VVe did not make their concealment public to the others and great was our regret after several en- joyable days when they stealthily left the boat one night to attend to their duties on land. The Chief called them lazy lubbers or words to that effect and said, in his- er-best language, that he was glad to be rid of them. Log of May 21 The opening of a new school seemed ,to be arousing the interest of the inhabitants of a little coast town in Georgia. It was the Erickson School for Drum-Majors, and curiosity called again so we visited the dean's office and found the dean to be Mar- garet Erickson, and her private secretary, Velma Ashworth. Her students were from all over the country as well as from abroad. VVe spent a whole day going through most of the classes. Log of A pril 1 We met three other adventurers like our- selves today and we discovered that their names were familiar. 'They were Rose Losossa, Myrtle Codding, and Eleanor Lyons who were on their way to South Africa to hunt tigers and bears. We ex- pressed our consternation at their hunting in the jungles but they reassured us that it was perfectly safe as in their earlier school days they had had daily practice in trying to cope with similar specimens. Log of January S News has been forwarded to us that Mr. Randall Haviland with a great number of followers is attempting to cross the Sahara Desert on a motorcycle. He claims that he can do it in three days and that he is sure of succeeding as he has had a great deal of practice on the sands of Lake Spof- ford and also at Broad Brook. For his assistant he has employed a trustworthy young man, Ernest Eames, who is to run along beside him to oil the wheels and keep the dust from his eyes.