Canton Williams High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Canton, NY)

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T F. Under the leadership of its President, Fred Sykes, the Canton Chapter of the l1'uture lrlarmers has had a very successful year. Other ollicers arc: Vice-President, 1-lollis Browng Secretary, Gerald Ames: Treasurer, Robert Locyg Reporter, .Judson Cooldeng Watch Dog, Don Gilson. The judging team, which competed in six events, won 5524 and a first place plaque. Last fall, the Future Farmers held a Parents 'llammetn in the Grammar School i Aj r gym, at which seventy-five were served. Letters were awarded to the six boys, who did outstanding work in connection with the F. F. A. club. Canton Future Farmers, in cooperation with the Canton Jolly Hustlers, initiated square dancing into the high school, by hold- ing two 'square dances. Next year we hope to have Im0l'6.-Of them, as they proved to be of much interest, fun, and entertainment. Gerald R. Ames. . The Art Club The Art Club, which was organized last fall under the supervision of Miss Staples, has a membership of 'about twenty. The oiiicers of this.club are: Helen Melrose, President: Don Paro, Vice'Presidentg and Mary Toomey, Secretary. The Art Club holds its meetings every Thursday night at seven, in the Art Room. Many interesting projects Canton High School have been carried on in this club. The mem- bers have made clay models and jewelry out of linoleum and leather. They have also worked with copper. At present the Art Club is completing a mural which they have designed and painted, representing Canton High School and its activities. Mary Toomey. I

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Class Prophecy of I939 TIME: 1949 PLACE: City of Tomorrow A taxi comes to a screeching stop! The driver is none other than Bob Hosmer, who drives us with great dexterity through the City of Tomorrow. We alight in front of Eddie Mlourick's LOCKELAND THElATlt.E. where we are ushered in by a squad of speed- dcmon ushers, notably, Maurice Lalone, Lester C. Leavitt, Elizabeth Seymour. and Eleanor Lawrence. Double features are still with us. The pictures which we sec star Mills Norton a.nd Melita Howard in It Can't Happen Here, and Maurice XVi:l.l'l'C'll 211111 Eleanor Howe in lt Still Can't Happen H ere. A newsrcel, showing the All-American football team, brings to the screen those former Canton High athletes. Spike Robin- son, Johnny Cunningham, and Tony Stiles. The lights flash on, and Paul Hull steps out upon the platform to conduct Lucky, Scrccno, Treasure Chest, and. as an extra, added attraction - Bank Night! As we leave the theatre, the announr-er's droning voice is heard asking, demanding. begging, pleading for two volunteers. Before entering the City of Tomorrow, we cannot help but notice that loquacious elo- cutionist, that perfect public speaker, Fred Barbour, barking for a Little Egypt Show, which is running competition to Joe Clark's tHarmonica Hotshotsf' Approaching our destination, we are greeted by Jack Leonard, mayor of this splendid city. Once inside, we marvel at the wonderful structural designs, created by those great architects, Robert and Lawrence Cotter. Alice Reese is now the editor of The Daily Blabf' Therefore, it is with little sur- prise that we see her ever-present ace re- porter, Flash Coakley, rush over towards us, clamoring for an interview. Our guides, Lowell Lawrence and Bette Denesha, point out to us the Hall of Educa- tion, also designed by those Cotter twins, where we meet James Maroney, now en- gaged as an English professor. Donald Austin, that giggling maker of speeches, is also a member of the faculty. Will wonders never cease? Unfortunately, George Baxter is not able to stop and talk with us, for his spare time is still spent i11 taking geometry. He expects to pass it one of these days. You never can tell, George says cheerfully. Thatis perseverance, boys and girls! I ! Maxine Davis and Joan Benton, who are new engaged as welfare workers, come up to usg and a cheerful visit follows, during which we learn that Natt Barr has finally been successful in extending the bus line service from Canton to Morley. We next proceed to the Agricultural Exhibit, where we see that happily married couple. and Charlie, absorbed in the latest farm machinery. Under Evelyrrs arm is Robert Locy's latest novel. Behind the Plow. Under Charlie's is Dick Schrag's Behind the Eight-ball. Two other eminent authors are Ruth Newman, who has just published Pounds Gone With the Wind, and Dorothy Weathernp, who has just re- ceived the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, 'tThe End of Gusker Onderdonkf' .lt's about time! ! ! Traveling through the Midway, our atten- tion is attracted by a vividly-colored picture of Rita Hellernan. Queen ol' the Ballet. who is now appearing in The Dying Dui-li.' Does she slaughter it! l ! At this moment, we catch sight of Jimmy Catizone and I-lrace Paro, who have been in- strumental in reestablishing Pyrites, which has grown into quite a metropolis, believe it or not! They are joined by June Severance and Virginia Peters, who are now modeling for that superb artist, Burt Gray. Everyone is invited to come up and see his etchings. Unfortunately we have to miss seeing several of our former classmates who are unable to be present in t.he City ofTomorrow. Houette Mc-Masters is in Germany, advising Hitler on how not to run Europe. lliarion Peters is also abroad, giving Mussolini pointers on how to dominate and dictate. She ought to know, ll Duce. Don Paro, now a millionaire, spends the majority of his time at a fishing resort-getting hooked! ! ! Bob Thompson is back in Colton with his girl- friends. Nice work if you can get it! Also among the missing are Alan King and Everett Thomas, who are operating their own poolroom. Continuing our journey, we see John Hale standing on a soap-box, in the midst of a crowd, campaigning for president. WVhat if it is a OIIG-llllllll political party? Beside John are his two high-low bodyguards, Doris Jones and Phyllis Dunkelberg. Stopping at the Food Exhibit, Lloyd Smith is observed representing Clark's Grocery Store. lt's a family ailair now! l! John O'Horo is also here, representing 'tThe League of Modern Men. Our appetites having been stimulated by this brief visit. we look around for a suitable place in which to eat. Suddenly our gaze rests upon that magnificent, colossal struc- ture. the Scalise-Harrington Spaghetti Joint. Below the sign, in small letters, ap- pears this warning: All you can eat for a quarter. The management is not responsible for consequences. Proceeding at our own risk, we enter. Waitresses Eloise Hutchins and Vivian LaC1air give us the menu and we order the least dangerous-sounding thing. During the meal. we are entertained by that torch-singing team-Dorice Rood, Sharlene Aldous, and Thelma Riawson. The Iloorshow consists of a contest between those ace jitterbugs, Elizabeth Thurston and Clifford Ames, Lawrence Tupper and Helen Wade. Mary Toomey and Gilbert Besaw, and Lloyd Mc-Donald and his Cornhusking Chorines, notably, Anna Burke, Edith Briggs, Edna The Algonquin

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.9 The Amazons The Amazon Club, which originatedalast year under the leadership of Miss Lupton, has completed its second successful year. During the winter, the girls had a very successful sleigh ride, which ended witl1 a hot chocolate party at Billy's Lunch. 'lin early spring the mighty Amazons challenged the cliampiion.-girls' basketball team, the .---'.. x.. , , . if , rg . . tif' Q. . Qin. V . ' -- Gouchers, but were defeated by a score of 39-32. Here's wishing the future Amazons many more such successiutyears! This year's orlicers are: President, Rouette Mc- Masters: Vice-President, Angeline Duskasg Secretary, Helen Mclllastersg Treasurer, Helen Wight. Helen Mc-Masters. r an Hobby Club The Hobby Club is now limited to Sopho- mores and Juniors. The oiiicers this year were: President, Mary Clarkg Secretary and Treasurer, Patty Toomey. Meetings were at first held in Miss Lupton's Latin room and it was there that the new members, Esther Howard, Marion Laberdee, Eileen Maroney, Nadine Smith, ,Janet Sawyer, Shirley Whit- temore, Dorothy Partlow and Helen Uoakley were selected and initiated. Several eilort- rewarding sessions on hobbies, hair-do's, nails, personality, clothes, etc., were infor- mally held. A few parties were enjoyed. The new members brought in new ideas and new vitality. A change in the time schedule of the Hobby Club was made, and the meetings were then held at the various members' homes on Tuesday evenings, alternating with the French Club. This proved more convenient for everyone. 'The Algonquln