Chatham High School - Chatter Yearbook (Chatham, NJ)

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Betsy Hageman, violin virtuoso and solist with the N. Y. Philharmonic, buying a 810,000 War Bond from Danny Martin, fomier head of the Brooklyn l'arm System, wlm was recently promoted to selling War Bonds in the stands during important games. 'i.lnst a minute, folks. We must interrupt the hroazlcast while the Pennsylvania Limited roars past outside the park. Engineer Bob Dick waved to me just as the train passed our booth. l noticed 'llerl Strong, just back from Washington after pat- enting his Super-Fuller Brush, and Paul Anderson just arriving in New York to play an engagement with his harmonica at the Paramount, in the obser- vation car. Claiming around again, formerly of Chatham. now I see Nelson Kelley, an Olympic star and world's record holder in the half-mile. Sitting with participated in the him is Fred Ball, who also Ulympics und did the best time on the hurdles, and Harry Lockhead, world-renowned hockey player with the New York Rangers. Well, it seems as though the rain let up suffi- ciently, because Umpire Venneman is ready to start the gums- again. While Pritchard is loosening up his arm. Jennie Konkly, athletic director, goes out and gives him a few pointers on how to pitch. Bill Pieper, handsome movie actor for Parafilm Studio, who is known as the man with the lush blush., walks in a little late, escorting Lois Ford, np and coming lnodel for John Powers. Above thc Brooklyn bench is ,lnne Fortier, wife of General Mockey Welsh, accompanied by Admiral Clarence Sloss of the Navy. Their seats arc next to Doris Spiller. National Regent of the D. A. R. Thrce of Doris's friends are just in front of her: Phyllis Miller, owner of the Punch and Judy Shop, and Barbara Bates, traveling representative of the Du- Barry School of Success: Verna Apgar, just back from a good will tour of South America. Plav has resumed on the field, and Pritchard has walked the first two batters. Bunny Moxon, Brooklyn manager who is noted for his brilliant strategy, puts in Sleepy Bill Conway, champion high-speed roller skater, and Alan Hutchinson, skiing expert during the winter in Bamberger's Basement, as pinch runners. There seems to be a commotion back of third base caused hy the loud shouting of Ginny Goss, rabid Doalger fan, which angers Dick Corhitt, ace prizefighter and a devout Yankee router, wlm is attending the game with his wife, the former Eleanor Jeter. He jumps to his feet and trips on a stray pop bottle. Seeing that he C 2 has broken a tooth, Eleanor calls for a dentist. and Noel Trowbridge comes on the Yanks to help him Dodger which he must Brave', to keep and fixes Dick up quickly with the aid of his nurses, .lean Klocksin and Cynthia Hyneman. Then the three dental wizards help Dick into his antogi'o to be taken to the Flower Hospital for further examin- ation by Chief specialist Dorothy Brown, herd of the dental department. The plane's pilot is .lanet Heberton, who recently flew around the world with her co-pilot Waltraud Gran and Harold Bell, run. He nscs the the Giant hills out of the Red ace mechanic of the C. A. P. Behind the backstop sit Conrad Metcalfe, editor of the New York Times, and Laird Frohcrg, busily engaged in conversation about the latter's new in- temational language. A few rows in back, Elizabeth Nederrey and Connie Smith, up and coming women comedians of stage, screen, and radio, are seated. tThey hope to be No. 1 in the coming comedian poll, in other words, All or Nothing al All.r Sudden ly they spy Conrad and Laird and wave to them. Also in Section 32, I see Ruth Nelson, author of Ru!hic's Day, glancing about the stands in search nl' some local color to put in tomorrow's cclnmn. ln the same row is Doris Murphy, fashion editor of the Harald Tribune, who is discussing the latest fashions with ,lane Broadwell, Lord and Taylor fashion expert, and Jackie Bergmann of the Berg- mann Busy Bus Business. During the shouts of disgust when a Dodger was declared ont, Henry Kruse, official advisor on foreign affairs to the President of the U. S. A.. proceeds to stand up and yell Kill the nmpg kill Vcnnemanf' Finally, ,lohnny Edgar, one of the big farmers of New Jersey who is trying to get a favor- able bill passed in Congress, persuades Henry to sit down. A notice has just been sent to me, folks, that a fan's car bearing license 96X please report to tht- parking lot owner immediately and all damages to his car will be compensated by the Brooklyn bus- iness manager, Bob Woodruff, who pays damages on all cars hit by foul balls. Why, it seems to be Bud Bigley's car that got hit, for he just dashed onto the playing field and across to the parking lot. Boy, does he look mad! As we look hack on the field, an nnexplainable haze seems to settle over the entire park. Up in the press box, we can't understand it, folks. Ahll'lers': a notice with the explanation. Windsor Willialiis, Continued on Page 41 I J

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Class Prophecy Back to the game now-Wendell hits the hall high in the air straight toward the Fortress. The base- ball hits the bomber and seemingly puts it out of controlg for it is now plummeting toward the field. Guess I'll go out and join the rescue squad. Well, folks., this is Bob Gulian hack again. 'lhe plane that was hit hy Wendell's fly turned out to bc an eagle. ,lust a moment, folks, wltile l revive Colbum. Oh, this is terrible, fans, it is starting to rain and Umpire Venneman is forced to call the game. During the momentary lull, Laughin' Louie Schrumpf, Broadway's favorite comedian, is enter- taining us with his clowning antics. While Louie is performing, I see in the crowd a number of cele- braties from my alma mater, C. H. S. The first one I :noticed is .lnseph Caesar, the foremost artist of a fast growing hobby, appearing in a roller skating show at the Center Theater. ,lust below him is Bob Trimble, owner of the Greyhound Racing Kennels and inventor of the new sensational dog food, Rin-Tin-ln-A-Tin. Across the field I spot Evie Tllomson, newly-acclaimed actress, now appearing at the Bijou Theater in When Knights was Bold . To the left of the hackstop sits Dave Hitchen, pres: ident of the Drug Store Cowboy Club and owner of Ye Old Hitchin' Post. I noticed at the bottom of the program, an ad- vertisement conceming the making of tickets for any occasion by Dick Newell's Company. Farther up, there is an ad for a sweater sale in Florence Bott's Yam Shop at the Radio City Arcade. On the next page appears an elaborate description of Grace Clay's hand crocheted luncheon sets to be sold only at the Chatham Department Store. Well, Willy W'cisgerher ought to he here any minute with my daily bottle of chocolate milk. By the way, Willy has finally solved the problem of being both a hall fan and a milkman and still get- ting some sleep ffor a changel. Will the gentleman on the right of me please tum down that radio because it interferes with my announcing. I don't appreciate kiddies' programs like those run by Uncle Dick Erskine. Now down on my left l see Jeanne Hagen and Carol Stephane, co-deans of Kalamazoo Tech 1 for men oulyj, talking with Nan Hammond, wife of a tobacco planter in Livingston, New Jersey. Tlurf-'s C 20 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is Bob Culian, assisted by Rollicking Richard Cul- burn, hringing you the vivid play by play descrip- lion of the opening game of the l953 World Series, between the Dodgers and the Yankees at Ehbets Field. At this time we shall have a shun 30 second transcription about our sponsor's product, Marquardt's Jiffy Sandwich Spread. Marquardt's, Marquardt's-The taste is just like candy Marquardt's, Marquardt's-And father finds it handy Marquardt's, Marquardt's- The kids all think it s nifty. Marquardt's Marquardt's-For housewives who are thrifty.' Now as I look out i.n the sea of smiling faces, l sce Bob Gulian dash-oops, llm looking in the mirrori I see Senator Franklin Knights from New Jersey, who has just finished organizing the Post- War World. There l see also Howard Conklin, president of the First National Bank of Chatham. with his little private secretary, Kay Rauter. Just before the game begins, Miss Bettelspell- ed with an evil Bishop, Metropolitan coloraturn soprano bleats the Slar-Spangled Banner over the loud speaker system. After the national anthem, Everett Ehrlich, Mayor of New York, throws out the first ball and John Lukas. Dodger catcher, re- ceives it. The game begins with Charlie Pritcllarcl on the hill for the Dodgers, and Lukas behind thc plate. Pritchard toes the slab and dclivers the first pitch of the series to Frank Wendell, the lead-off batter, for ball one. Walt Veunemau, the veteran arbitrator, is call- ing balls and strikes this aftemnon while down off second base Sandy Smart is motioning to Max Hoddinott, out in left field., to don his smoked glasses. And now,folks, my right hand man, Dick Col- burn, will take over the announcing duties for a while, as I check the ticker on the Chicago City Service game. Well, good aftemoon. This is Rollickin' Richard Colhum, your favorite sports caster. lust a mo- ment! Fans, I see zooming low over the fields a giant Flying Fortress. As this plane flies over I see Eugene Brown of the Air Corps waving to me. J

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