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

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THE DIAL 13 LAIT WILL AND TESTAMENT E, the class of 1930, being mentally ethcient, morally normal, and hav- ing distinguished ourselves in both our athletic and academic endeavors during our four years' sojourn in B. H. S., do hereby be- queath all our wordly possessions and estate, as we deem fitting, to the following: First, Upon Miss Leighton and Miss Emerson we bestow our benediction and best wishes for the future. To Miss Henshaw we express our hope that she will be teaching next year as usual. To Brud Wellman we wish the best of luck and health. To Miss FitzGera1d we generously give one box of confetti and hope that she will be the happiest of brides. Aside from this we leave the following facts and fiction: To that honorable and auspicious body of men and women, politely called the faculty, we provide a playground to be situ- ated on the roof, properly equipped with swings, teeters, and chutes where this in- telligent group may relax after the tedious hours at school. To Mr. Leitsinger We give one package of rubber gum that he may never be with- out a chew. To the class of 1934 we leave our class colors and class Howerg may they be re- spected. To the class of 1933 we concede the down-hill side of Richardson's ice pond so they may more easily drag the Freshmen through. Upon the class of 1932 we bestow the privilege of decorating for the Junior Prom and other social affairs. To the class of 1931 we impart our ability to act as befits dignified seniors. To Dot Evans we give a rubber pencil so she may write admittance slips without tiring. Upon Eleanor Humphrey we bestow the privilege of receiving the same loving af- fection from Hob O'Brien that Rena Farr has received from Bertram Baldwin. To Douglas Tupper we give a book en- titled, How to Get Rid of It, as Douglas is never bothered by an inferiority complex. DI: THE CLA!! UF 1930 To Abbott Robinson we leave, though against our better judgment, Mike Dube's ability to acquire athletic Bs , said Bs to be picked from a can of Campbell's Vegetable Soup. To Pat Ryan we leave the privilege of being a Barber, To Ward N. Boylston we give a book, The Problems of Financing Students at Recess, by John Baker. To Norton Wilson we dedicate the song, Alice, VVhere Art Thou? We admit that M. Chase can surely vamp the boys so we leave her only the privilege of finding a permanent one. To Katherine Franklin we leave the posi- tion of night club hostess in Algiers as this position has been left vacant by the de- parture of her sister, Elizabeth Franklin. To Put Helyar we generously give Elliott Barber's technique in the art of entertain- ing young ladies. To Gretchen Shaw we leave a memory book that all tender memoirs of Haviland may be kept periranently. To Virginia MacArthur we bequeath Grace Hector's Indian greeting, Howe, Howefl To Bill Cox we give one jar of vanishing cream so that he may disappear when set upon by members of the opposite sex. As Red McCarty becomes a senior next year, we give to William H. Haigh a collar and leash that McCarty may not be lost. To Gordon Le Bert we bequeath a maxim silencer, thereby benefiting the whole school. To Palma Goodnough we leave a set of Kill-Joy shock-absorbers so that she won't shake the pictures off the walls when she walks through the corridors. To any girl interested in the future, we bequeath a book, VVhy New Hampshire Men Leave Home, by Miss Rowley. To Bill Bond we proudly give one used whiskey label to be pinned on his chest by Burns Robinson, said deed to be executed at the stroke of 12, New Year's Eve. The residue of our estate, including: A physical director's office badly damaged by fire, one high school building beyond re- pair, and a second-hand hockey rink, we leave to the Debating Club in order that they may settle all debts which they have incurred. VVitnessed and sealed on this sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty. --PERRY GORHAM Howe OSBORNE CARL'roN VVADE Testators for the class of 1930 VVitnessed by: LESLIE BILLINGS BETTY L. BARBER RICHARD VVILDER 4 The most important social event of the year, the annual Junior Prom, was held last Friday evening, June 13, at Lawton Hall. About sixty couples, including a number of alumni, were present. The hall was attractively decorated along a Spanish theme. On one wall was a large picture of a Spanish galleon: the other walls were beclecked with many Flowers, principally mountain laurel and roses. Several Spanish shields were hung about the hall, and some Spanish shawls hung over the balcony rail- ings were especiallyieffective. A lighted moon and stars at one end added their bit to the decorations. Music was furnished by the Green Mountain Sereuaders, dressed in cos- tume to suit the surroundings. Punch, cookies, and ice cream was served by mem- bers of the Junior class, clad in mantillas. The programs were printed in Spanish and were especially attractive. The ehaperones were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Crane, Mr. 3.1lC1 Mrs. H. W. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. James Ferriter, Mr. and Mrs. Wiggin, and Mr. and Mrs. Haigh. The following members of the Junior class served on the refreshment committee: Evelyn Perry, Katherine Jordan, Frances Dunlevy, Edward Fenton: on the decorations commit- tee: Ruth White, Madeline Chase, Alice Grant.

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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.

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14 GLENDON HOWARD ALLEN- Speedy But quietly he trod these halls. Glendon is one of the tallest fellows in our class,-perhaps it was because he reached so far above us that we know so llttle about him. But be not deceived by quiet manners-'tis rumored 111 Stratton that he even plays the sax. Band, 2, 3, 4,' Orchestra, 2, 3, 4,' The Pirate's Daughter, 2. T H E D I A L EUGENE BARNES AKLEY- Gene When Duty 'whispers low, 'Thou must,' This youth replies, 'I can. ' We are proud to have the class of l930 headed by Gene, and it's not only in the seating plan that he is among the first but in all our activities as well. Circulation Manager of the Dial, 4, Dramatic Club Member, I, 2, 3, 4, President, 4, Glee Club, 4,' French Club, 3,' Traffic Ojflicer, 4,' Football Squad, 4,' School Play Committee, 3,' Stage Manager of School Play, 4,' School Play Usher, 3,' Unclerstudy, House of the Flashing Light, 4,' Cast, The Way, 4, Junior Prom Committee, 3,' Freshman Party Committee, 4,' Commencement Usher, 3. JENNY CHRISTINE AUGUSTON- Jinny A happy smile-a jolly maid. If you are in search of entertaining company, we recommend Hjinnyf' Shels a regular, all- round good sport! The moments just fly away when youlre NV1l1l'1 her. Dial Typist, 4g Glee Club, I, 2, 3, 4,' General Chorus, I, 2, 3, 4,' Commencement Chorus, I, 2, 3,' lVhy the Chimes Rang, If The Pirate's Daughter, 2,' The llfayf' 4. VELMA LORAINE ASHWORTH- Of disposition sunny. Here is one of the reasons why THE DIAL wins prizes. No matter how many stories she has already typed, Velma is always willing to copy some especially urgent material next period. Dial Typist, 4, Business Practice Club, 3,' Spotlight Board, 3,' Secretary to Miss Chynoweth, 4j Junior Prom Committee, 3,' Spotlight Typist, 4, Ceneral Chorus, I. JOHN BERNARD BAKER- Johnnie You have but to smile to win. John seems to have a way of getting around everyone with his smile, the faculty included. He has held many responslble positions, though, and we've never doubted his ability to do so. Class History, Class President, 3,' Class Treasurer, 2,' President of the S. A. S., 4: Dramatic Club, 4,' Debating Club, 4, President, 4, Traflic Ofhcer, 45 Basketball Squad, 2, 3, 4, Letterman, 3,' Baseball Squad, 4,' Track Squad, 3,' School Play Committee, 3, 4,' School Play Usher, 3, Head Usher, 4,' Junior Prom Committee, 3,' lireslzman Party Committee, 4,' Commencement Usher, 3.