Case High School - Chief Yearbook (Swansea, MA)

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A nostalgic lump came into my throat as I caught my first glimpse of Fall River after an absence of many years. She truly represented the hills of home”; and, even though she boasted of no skyscrapers, her buildings seemed majestic and regal as they proudly faced the calm blue water. My destination was the Hotel Mellen where I was to stay during this brief business trip. After I had unpacked and showered, it was almost dinner time; and I was eager to catch up on the news of old friends. I dialed Tony Waring’s number, for I really felt mentally in need of his cherry smile. He was more than glad to hear from me, and he decided to leave for the Mellen at once. While waiting for his arrival, I sat in the lounge and thought back to CaseHighSchool days. Laughingly, I remembered Joe Sullivan and his desire to be constantly on the move; I recalled Euvrard and his forgetfulness, Horgan and his pranks, and Sunderland and his re¬ newed spirit after the New York trip. At tliis point, a blustery hello was roared into my ear, and Waring himself was shaking hands with me. After unusually prolonged preliminaries, we adjourned to the main dining room, ordered delicious steaks, and proceed¬ ed to chat like gossiping old women. Tony, I knew, had a fine law practice; but I was unaware that he was now aspiring to a judgeship. He told me that Helen Psyz was his secretary and that she did an excellent job keeping his notes up to date. Tell me about other members of our class,” I eagerly requested. All right,” said Tony, enjoy your steak; and Fll relate the news.” Joe Sullivan and Billy Burke,” he commenced, manage Webco Garage and are contemplating retiring Mr. Crosson from business. Abbott Wood operates Wood’s Dairy and has recently concocted a new beverage.” You know, of course,” said Tony, that Mr. Chace is the new Com¬ missioner of Education and is renowned for his progressive ideas in the field of learning. He was a great principal, wasn’t he? Miss Reagan is Dean of Girls at Wellesley and is beloved by each individual student there.” That’s great news,” I said; for they certainly deserve the very best. Continue your recital.” Let me think,” pondered Tony, There were so many of us, and the ' years do make changes. Betty Anne Traynor is a physiotherapist, located in Providence; Grace Williams and Eleanor Isherwood are secretaries at the

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Donald McCann remained the Commanding Officer until, while on the high seas, his transfer to another ship necessitated our calling for a new Skipper in mid-year. Robert Douglas, as the choice of the crew, filled the vacancy most competently. Raymond Chadwick retained his post as Executive Officer, while Barbara Horton became our new Yeoman, and Anthony Waring was rated Purser. The Class of ’46 , now being the most seasoned ship on the blue waters at Case, took full command with orders full speed ahead”. The last stretch of the journey before us, we looked to our Fleet Commander, Miss Sullivan, for advice. Robert Douglas, our proven Captain, spurred us on to one of our great undertakings, the trip to New York on March 19, 1946. Barbara Horton continued keeping the log while Anthony Waring became Executive Officer. Albert Sunderland, the Purser, by redoubled efforts, increased our cargo to a mentionable height. Although the log records only facts, the in¬ cidentals that are unforgettable will be treasured by the entire crew. As we are promoted to higher ships, which sail on broader seas, we thank Mr. Chace, our Commander-in-Chief”, all our Admirals, the Faculty, and Miss Sullivan, our Fleet Commander, for navigating our ship so expertly. There will be a moment of sadness this June when the Class of ’46 is decommissioned. The sight of brighter horizons will resign us to the fact that— The best is yet to be”. In saying farewell, we place our destiny in the hands of the Greatest Navigator of all, our Ford. Elinor Fenon

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United States Rubber Company; Munroe Deane is an officer in the Merchant Marines and is engaged to a good looking blonde. Joan Baer is a laboratory technician at the Mayo Clinic, and Pauline Rousseau is a stenographer in McWhirr’s office.” At this point, Tony was exhausted from trying to eat and talk at the same time. Hopefully, he inquired, Isn’t that enough news for one night? Let’s invite Joe Sullivan and Ray Chadwick to join us for a little fun.” What’s Ray doing now?” I asked. He’s a dancing teacher and is becoming famous for his intricate steps to snappy music. Florence Nunes is his capable assistant; and, between the two, their school is very popular.” That’s interesting,” I replied, We should phone him and Joe now before they vanish for the evening.” An hour later, the four of us were enjoying a gala reunion at the hotel; and, between Joe and Ray, I learned more of what I wanted to know. Bob Pontes was operating a successful vegetable farm; Rejane Paquette and Greta Nystrom were office workers at Firestone; Bill Clark was a certified public accountant and doing a fine piece of work; Edel Gardner and Kay MacDonald were nurses at Truesdale Hospital; Kay had specialized in anesthesia, and Carlton Lingard was assistant football coach at Warren High School. Guess what,” interrupted Joe with scorn, Elinor Lenon is teaching English at Case; she was appointed to the faculty when Miss Reagan left lor Wellesley. Can you imagine that?” What’s the matter, Joe,” we asked, do you still regard the teaching profession with dislike?” Hastily he changed the subject and continued, Bob, surely you have heard of Tom Horgan. He’s a scientist, one of those mad ones, and, at present, is working laboriously on the mechanics of the brain. One of these days he’ll know what makes us tick, and this knowledge will be most valuable.” Ray began talking and told that Pauline Martel had purchased the Corner Gown Shop; Theresa Santerre and Jeanette Caron comprised her office staff. Thelma Martin was a Dental hygienist at the Truesdale Clinic, and Barbara Horton had the fascinating position of airline stewardess flying from Boston to Chicago. Tony, who had been quietly thinking, said, Connie Simcock is Fall River’s official greeter when important personages visit the fair city; and his suave, bland manner seems to be most profitable. Paul Euvrard is in