Chatham High School - Chatter Yearbook (Chatham, NJ)

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Class Prophecy I'm a dreamer, aren't we all? Just a dreamer, aren't we all? In my dreams last night it seemed That my classmates came to call. HE day was clear, the sun was bright, but there was a strangeness about our surround- ings. I could scarcely realize all that had happen- ed in the past ten years. We were in an airplane and had with us a very powerful telescope which Marion Bilstein and her efficient secretary, Margaret Carley, had invented in their laboratory. With this telescope we were -able to see the individuals in the world below and as our eyes swept the scene., we saw many of our classmates. We were somewhere in the vicinity of Short Hills, .New Jersey, and could see Violet Horak fMrs. .Harold Debbiej sending her young son and daugh- 'ter to school. About a mile down the road we saw Florence Weber fwhose married name has slipped my mindj sending her twins to school, also. We could see Jone Howard with her sunny disposition, 'waiting to start their day in the right way. Jone seems to have to be in school to be happy. We were flying to Chatham to attend an Alumni meeting, and as we passed Epstein's in Morristown, we were interested to see Janet Budd, personal buy- er, and the two attractive fashion designers, Mary Brockie and Edith Lilieholm, discussing the future styles. Along came Penny Carpenter, Parisian buy- er, to add her viewpoint to the subject. Over there in the dress department we found Margery Hitchen, Helen Smart, and Jessie Whitehead, three of Ep- stein's most attractive models. In one office going over Epstein's books was Betty Kofel, C.P.A., and in another were several hard-working secretaries, Carmel Rillo, Hazel Gunsel, Frances Monticello, and Edith Ekander. The meeting was held at Alumni Hall in C. H. S., which had recently been completed. This meeting served a two-fold purpose: as a class reunion and as an opportunity for the faculty to see whether they would recommend James Clingen as an Eng- lish teacher, and Becky Allen, Bobbie Whitman, and Priscilla White as new gym teachers. Two new buildings have been added to dear old C. H. S. L24 The town surely is growing. The meeting was opened by a speech by none other than Craig Allen, Mayor of New York City and our former class president. Later we had a roll call and report of the whereabouts of the members of the alumni. Some were reported as follows: Jane Bartholomae-dietitian at Cornell Medi- cal Center where Dot Triolo is superin- tendent of nurses. Catherine McHughfDr. Janet Stollery's per- fect office nurse, and Thelma Reinfelder, her capable secretary. May Weeks and Donald Would-owners of a cat and dog hospital, Summit, New Jersey. Ruth DeVine-known the world over as the originator of the magnetic golf ballw. Estelle Bugajski-celebrated baeteriologist, who is rapidly freeing this wicked old world of germs. Jeanne Fixmer+-famous swimmer noted for finding a new coral reef near Honolulu. Edward Berg and Leland Konecke-owners of Lee and Eddie's,' restaurant. Ellis May--owner of a dairy in Nyack, New York. Barton Stephans--world's champion polo play- er. Helen McCabe-official bean taster at the Heinz plant. .lack Schrumpf-owner of a dancing school for boys. Send your son. Claire Nauman-holder of the world's high jumping record with a jump of twenty feet. Katharine Ann Low-doing missionary work in a small hospital in Africa, which is fin- anced by Jane Palmer. Marie Messner-first lady street-car conductor on the Newark lines. Elvera Meiele-in the real estate business. She has just sold a lot to Steve Jacobus and Margaret Radcliffe, who plan to say I dow. Allen Murphy-chief electrician in the St. James Theater. Maude Tenner-movie talent scout in Africa. Mabel Wyckoff-undertaking a scientific expe-

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Bill Corbitt leaves his parking space to Dick Tonks so that Dick may add it to his own and thus be able to get in it better. Marg Carley leaves to become a Chemist's secre- tary. What was that Chemist's name? Janet Budd leaves her long walk to school to Audrey Messner so that Audrey's boy friends can walk with her longer. Ellen Carpenter would very much like to leave her art ability to the Chatter but, since she will someday be a great artist, has decided to take it with her. Dottie Corbitt leaves her dancing ability to the Junior boys so they will be better dancers and so they can join the Ballet Russen. Katharine Ann Low and Charles Schmalbach leave C. H. S. together. Barbara Whitman leaves her good taste in clothes to some of the Junior girls so they won't mix their purples and blues together. Jane Palmer leaves her diet for anybody hefty enough to use it. fNo sundaes between timesj. Gertrude Lauterwasser leaves her cross-word puz- zles to Mr. Lynch. Marion Bilstein leaves to go on to college where she will study to be a pharmacist. Perhaps she will open a store in Chatham some day. When Marie Mealey leaves, we hope that some kind soul will give her an alarm clock that rings so she will get somewhere on time for a change. Jessie Whitehead leaves C. H. S. but she will take her beauty with her. Wouldn't you? Bob Stokes leaves his bright shirts to Johnny Bacchus to add to his collection. Priscilla White, a very loquacious member of our company, leaves her talkativeness to Helen De Marco so that Helen will have more to say in the future. Claire Nauman leaves her dreaminess to Florence Badgley so that classes may be quieter while Flo dreams. Elvera Meiele leaves her jaunts to Florida each year to Beverly Burton. Jack Ayre leaves his race with the bell to anyone who can make as good time as he can. Gerard Pagliara leaves his brother Henry the third base so that he can carry on his family's good work. Bill Bethune leaves his music ability as an in- spiration for future clarinetists. Rip Radcliffe leaves plenty, but we won't say what. E231 Time marches on, so Mart Radcliffe is marching -with Steve Jacobus. Lee Konecke leaves his hair to any wire-haired terrier that's going bald. Marge Hitchen is just leaving. Now Doc Esh- elman can look forward to the peace and quiet of next year's U. S. History class. Barton Stephans leaves Kathryn Lathrop to the sole fsoulj possession of Bill Ekegren. Jack Schrumpf leaves his basketball points to- Gene Sacco so that he can average more than one point a game. Dick Sullivan leaves the Freshman girlsr, now the Freshman boys will have a chance. Helen McCabe leaves her explosive giggles echo- ing through the halls. Carmel Rillo leaves Willie Carlone to ujittern alone. If Marjorie Woodruff would leave her neatness to Bob Conway, he would win the girls' hearts. Mabel Wycoff leaves her seat in the school bus to her little brothers and sisters. Craig Allen leaves his excellent leadership to next year's senior class president. .lulius Hof takes his Whit',. Don Rutter wills his purple beer jacket to Mr. Spicer in memory of many pleasant explosions. Charley Stuckelman leaves his rhythm on two wheels to Alex Koukly. Rod and Gun claims Bud Would, who leaves the memory of his puns behind him. Mary Brockie leaves her sweet personality to Dr. Jeter to hold in trust until next year's mid-year exams. Clara Eccles leaves her long black hair to Millie Lutz, so she will not have to take the time to grow her own. Andy Schmalbach leaves his ability to argue over nothing to Gordon Eliason. Dot Kelley leaves her cute laugh to Ruth Hjort so anyone can tell the twins apart. Ralph Renter might leave his collosal bluff to next year's U. S. History class, but what would he be without it. Harold Wiltsie leaves his steadfastness to Lor- raine Davis and Linda Whitfield so they will keep out of trouble. Clinton Chase leaves his confidence to Sylvia Stuckelman so Sylvia can get up the nerve to go on Major Bowes' program. .lone Howard leaves the Junior Class to the mercy of Mary Stettler's driving. fCONTINUED ON PAGE 431

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dition to improve and simplify the new vitamin which she and Clara Eccles re- cently discovered to be present in coconut milk. Arthur Fisher-at Monte Carlo, known as Mon- sieur D. I.'Or. Then a telegram was read- I am sorry that .lack Ayre cannot be present at your meeting. He is in Washington taking out a patent on an alarm clock which can get anyone to places on time. He meant to come, but he missed the train. Wesley Conklin-giving Sunnywood Nurseries plenty of competition. Large selection of flowers and plants. William Corbitt-owner of the g'Modernairs , swing band. Dick Sullivan-a heart-rending singer. Charles Stuckelman-owner of a large poultry farm. He supplies all of the wholesale houses in Washington, D. C., with eggs and chickens. Another telegram was read- Clinton Chase, president of the American League, and Gerard Pag- liara, famous third baseman of the Newark Bearsi' won't be here, as they are attending a special meet- ing in Chicago. Mr. Chase is trying to buy the ser- vices of Mr. Pagliara, but Mr. Pagliara says he won't work for a mere 830,000 a year. Signed Harold Wiltsie, President of 'Chicago Cubs'. Ralph Renter-giving Baron Meunchausen a bit of competition. He is also known as the second Albert Einstein because of some of his theories. Brent Spooner and Gertrude Lauterwasser- playing in the capitals of Europe. Brent is known as the second Fritz Kreisler and Gertrude as the first Gertrude Lauter- wasser. .lean Huxham and Dorothy Corbitt-exhibi- tion dancers at the Gayety club owned by Byron Radcliffe. William Bethune-an honest politician. Gerard Caporaso-owner of the New York Telegraph. Florence Robinson-society reporter on Gerry's paper. Flossie is covering this meeting E251 now. Victoria Albright-manager of the See Amer- ica First Travel Agency. Marjorie Woodrutf - advertising artist for Best 81 Co. Frances Vosseller-just completing a new dic- tionary-so simple that even a baby can understand it. Marie Mealey-great stunt aviatrix who walks on the wings of planes, but who unfortun- ately, for her, is in the hospital with a fractured toe which she received when she lost her equilibrium and fell two thousand feet to the ground. Helen Fitzpatrick-owner and operator of a roller-skating rink. Dorothy Kelley-bed time story teller over station D. E. A. F. Charles Schmalbach-director of a national hook-up of important stations. Julius Hof-inventor of a machine which is guaranteed to write thousand word term papers by itself 3 extra charge for outlines and bibliographies. Daniel Rice-poses for the Arrow Shirt adver- tisements. Donald Rutter-president of the American Airlines. Robert Stokes-famous pilot, also author of How to Learn to Fly in One Easy Lesson . Andrew Schmalbach-great detective, worthy rival of Sherlock Holmes and Hawkshaw. The meeting was ended by a speech from Miss Partridge, ........ and it would be so nice if for one week all of you boys and girls could come back and be just simple everyday boys and girls. Simple, that's right, very simple, choruses By- ron Radcliife, Julius Hof, and Violet Horak. Do you remember English IV, period VI? Simple, very simple! Only a dream, but wouldn't you like to live to- gether again for a few days in old C.H.S.-what a grand reunion we could have! ,lust a dream, that is all, But all so pleasant to recall.