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

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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.

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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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12 Log of fuue 5 Miss lrma Porter has suddenly become quite wealthy working for the Cheat-'em Radio Company. The company, owned by Mr. Hugh Switzer, sells radios by the hun- dreds per day. It is Miss Porter's duty to sing every night over the radio and train her voice so that it will sound like an un- usually large amount of static over the radio. The radio audience will then hurry to buy a new set and Mr. Switzer will be right on hand with his smooth tongue to sell them a new set. Of course, the ladies will then wish to buy. Log of July 10 Another former classmate's fortune was brought to our attention today when we were docked at Marseilles. We were told that Leslie Billings had a showboat on the Rhine which gave very noteworthy per- formances. His songsters consisted of the star, Linnea VVennersten, and a chorus of beautiful girls, full of pep and vim! Log of December 18 Touching the coastline of the U. S. A. we decided to patronize the Peek-Inn tea room owned and operated by Harriet and Beatrice Thomas. Our menu consisted of chopped tomatoes and lettuce seasoned with vinegar for the fruit-cup and then clam soup with puppy biscuits. This was fol- lowed by spaghetti on bread, then for des- sert some delicious cheese on crackers. Needless to say we enjoyed this tasteless repast and wish to recommend the tea room to all those who enjoy something different and unique! Log of October 3 Picking up an S.O.S. today that an ocean liner was sinking we sped to the assistance, getting there in time to save the passengers and crew. Wle really are such bold pirates. After taking them on board ship we learned that four of their stewardesses were our classmates in Brattleboro High School, Eva Benson, Blanche Carpenter, Myrtle Sparks, and Doris Chapman. Ru- mors are that they are seeking ideas abroad preparatory to the management of the Hotel Brooks. Log of May 28 VVhile roaming around New York we got in the way of a car-we would-and were slightly injured by the passing vehicle, so were immediately rushed to a hospital where we were given the best attention possible. The day superintendent came rushing in and she looked like an old ac- THE DIAL quaintance but we couldn't think of her name. She left us alone and while We were in conference decided it was none other than Adelaide Brown. VVhen she came back she told us that she had been very success- ful in her nursing career and consequently had acquired this desirable position. Of course, we had a good long chat with her be- fore we left and it was good to bring back old memories. Log of Illarch 27 There's some discussion between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs as to who will be able to buy 'ABill Ran- court. New York offers 385,000 while Chi- cago's bid is S90,000, but Bill is thinking seriously of accepting New York's bid as Howard Jones is their third baseman and Bill still retains his good spirit and good- fellows will hang together. Log of August 1 VVe picked up a snatch of news today. Avis Herrick and Clarice Burrington, the class conversationalists, have purchased a farm in Hinesburg and are making a study of flowers. They are making important discoveries daily. Their latest and most famous is a trillium with an odor like that of the rose. Log of January 27 The latest VVho's VVho in America rec- ognizes Edward Brackett and George Kline- felter as pioneers in the New World. They have made Stratton famous. VVe know of a few of the many excursions which they took in what was once a wilderness. Grout Pond has become known as a summer resort for the most wealthy people of the United States and Europe and this is not very far from the thriving business section of this rapidly enlarging city of Stratton. Log of September 2 VVe were awakened early one morning by shouts and boisterous laughs by the tars. Rushing on deck we saw two burly lads engaged in furious battle. We had strenu- ous work to pull them apart. Surprise overtook anger. VVe found Jimmy Stearns and VValter Brockington the guilty com- batants. They were both nursing injured limbs and bruised faces but Doctor How- ard Stockwell, a noted chiropodist special- ist, immediately put them in fine shape. Log of August 24 On disembarking from the boat docked at Honolulu one midsun'smer's evening, we were entertained by several charming danc- ers, among them Helen Thompson, Alice Bushnell, and Carla Henkel stood out note- ably. We noticed at once that their atten- tion was suddenly attracted elsewhere. Finally, we saw the reason, for soon a young man's sun-tanned face wreathed with smiles appeared above the attentive ones of the girls. We saw Clifford Ormsby thread his way through the bevy weighted by the garlands of Howers. At a distance he halted and commanded them to cease their chattering and dance for him. This they commenced to do and he settled back in a chair at utmost ease flattering them with his applause. Log of March 19 Touching the coastline of Oregon we in- quired of the whereabouts of David Dunk- lee. We learned that he with Robert Wade as associate owned a cow ranch in the Montana mountains and the breed was of an unusual specie. Due to his practice of chemistry in his childhood days in B. H. S. he has been able to rid the cattle of a disease familiar in that region. The hides of his horses have a gloss and sheen that many a high school pupil would like his hair to be like. That's what comes of studying chemistry, pupils. Log of April 1 We did quite an unusual thing today by going inland in Search of two wealthy run- away captives, Annis Carpenter and Merrill Mundell. Luck was against us for we lost track of them in the wilds of Dummerston. Finally, we sought the aid of the skillful Osborne Wade, who was fully acquainted with the swamps of this region. After lead- ing us to many secluded nooks that he had frequented before, even though his eyes and ears were sharp and keen, he failed to find the fugitives. He gave as an excuse that he had been practicing so long on his trumpet that day that his ears and eyes have become weakened. And now you've heard of your classmates all . From lands both far and near We'll meet next year at this same time To see our classmates dear. So now we're off to sail new seas For adventurous maids we be, Although we stand before you now Our hearts are ever at sea! Ahoy! -ELEANOR Dlx -MARY O,BRIEN The tennis team did not have as successful a season as did the baseball and track teams, securing only two victories in six games. Bellows Falls and Burr and Burton each won twice, while B. H. S. won over Orange. Since only one man is to be lost through graduation the outlook for next year seems promising.