Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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BLUE AND GOLD THE CLASS WILL BE it Remembered, That, We, the class of 1931, of the Conshohocken High School, of the Borough of Conshohocken, in Montgomery County, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby making void and worthless all former wills or promises by us at any time made, as carelessly spoken, one to another, as the thoughtless w'ish of an idle hour. These may seem as but trifling bequests, but we trust and hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things thrown away, but as valuable assets to those who are fortunate enough to receive them and that they be continual reminders of the generosity of heart displayed on our free and full bestowal. We hereby do bequeath unto the Faculty the peace and quiet from one of the “w'orst” good classes that has ever been in the High School. Ve also desire that they would forget the many 60’s they have put down on our papers in trying to make out our hieroglyphics. The athletic ability of the class we leave to the entire High School. We feel sure they will uphold the various sports as we the class of “31” have done. Woodrow Becker’s ability to put on a “poker face,” after cracking a joke or saying a wise remark, we bequeath to Helen Griffith and Merrill Arnold. Helen and Merrill, with this great asset you certainly will be able to put some excellent jokes in next year’s Blue and Gold. The earnest friendship of Clara Caine and Elizabeth Ambler w'e leave to Rose Fulton and Elsie Ambers. We would sure hate to see Rose and Elsie part after being together for three long years. Donald Wessell’s knowledge of women we leave to Howard Rhoads. Howard, we feel, will now have a break with the women with this asset of Donald’s. To Mildred Murray we leave the droll w'ay of speaking of Merrill Metz’s. This ought to help Mildred slow down, so by next year, a few, at least, will understand what she is saying. Ralph Sponar leaves his ability to walk in Room 6 as the bell sounds, to Edna Marks. Edna will find this a wonderful way to keep that “charming figure” rather than follow' that of a dietician’s plan. The small stature of Sarah Congleton we leave to Clara Rodenbaugh. Clara , we are sure won’t be so conspicuous in the halls w'ith this asset. “Bounce” Bonkoski’s athletic ability we leave to George Albie Pettine. With Albie’s present ability and that of our most noted athlete we feel sure he won’t have any trouble in making the first team. Charles McCarron’s brief case and violin wre leave to Elizabeth Bourgeault. We know Charles has not given Betty anything, as yet, to remember him by. The two-mile walk of Eleanor Emens’s we leave to all the Juniors in sincere hope they won’t get here before 8.45 A.M. Mary Davenport leaves her ability to parade with a boy’s band to Sturgis Speaker. Mary hopes that by next year a girls’ band will be formed and Sturgis will parade and lead it. To William Herr we leave Margaret Funston’s ability to operate a farm. Bill, we know', should be a success as manager of his poultry farm. To Helen Davis we leave Amanda Herron’s beautiful black eyes. Now Helen will be able to do aw'ay with her glasses and should be able to attract some of Amanda’s numerous boy friends. Page Twenty-two

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BLUE AND GOLD biggest fellow on Wall Street and accompanied by a young lady.” I looked up, and sure enough, rapidly approaching our table was the same old Bob Lukens and Ruth Grauel I used to know in school. We greeted each other and Bob informed us that he and Ruth have just been married a week. Ruth finally consented to give up her stage career in the Riant Theatre which has now become one of the leading theatres in Conshohocken. After receiving many congratulations they passed on to their table. We danced for a while and then all decided to go home and get some well-earned rest. For, after all these wonderful surprises I was just about in a daze—but suddenly I heard the man at the next table as he was paying his bill, “Keep the change.” I at once turned for I recognized that voice and again I became wide-awake for as I expected it was the voice of Ralph Sponar who was now lieutenant in the Navy. He told me he spent all his furloughs in Washington and can be found here every evening since the club is known for its chorus of beautiful blondes, and he always had a weakness for blondes. Just then the waiter presented us with our bill and after all good-byes were said we parted, Evelyn and I to return to our hotel. On entering the hotel I received a telegram that my cat had died and to come home at once. Since the cat meant very much to me I immediately went to my room for I intended to leave as soon as possible. While going to sleep that night in my berth I thought of all the people I had seen that day and their various vocations but before long I gave way to a much-needed sleep which I felt was necessary after having such an enjoyable and exciting day. Your future I’ve tried to foresee, But, to be honest, it’s beyond me, Some of this prophecy may really be true, Still I can’t help wishing better for you. Life is the story in volumes three The past, the present, the yet-to-be. The first is finished and laid away; The second we’re reading day by day; The third and last of the volumes three Is locked from sight—who keepeth the key? Emma Yost. Class I We of the class of thirty-one Now bid farewell to C. H. S. And after all that we have done We hope our life will be a success. Sciitt II Fond memories we leave behind us Which the years will bring back anew, And we’ll think and dream of C. H. S. Keeping her memory true. Chorus: We’ve worked and played through the whole four years, And now we have reached our goal. Through life’s rough seas we hope to steer, May our anchor hold and never fall. Onward and onward through the passing years, The class of thirty-one will go, Blazing a trail and meeting all fears, Ever onward, onward we’ll go. Words: Sylvia R. Blasband Music: Vincent J. Bonkoski Page Twenty-one

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BLUE AND GOLD Earl Love’s ability to make love we leave to “June” Lauletta. This asset, with his “Chevy,” ought to make Junie’s senior year a great social success. The notes in the drawer of Room 6 belonging to “Sie” Frankenfield we bequeath to John Skilton. John won’t have to worry about writing notes next year for “Sie” has made sure there is enough to last at least for a few years. Emma Kohansby leaves her demure manner to Elvira Pagliaro. With Elvira’s black eyes and Emma’s manner she would become very popular around the school. Margaret Murray gives her “Love” to the world, in sincere hope that the world will appreciate him as much as she has this past year. To “Eddie” Longacre we leave “Bert” Riker’s horse laugh and his vacant expression, the morning after the night before. With this laugh and expression “Eddie” should become very well known as the manager of various teams. The height and executive ability of “Bill” Yocum we leave to Lindner Kolle. Lindner, we feel, won’t have much trouble in calling his class meetings to order with this height. And, with that of his own executive ability and Bill’s, we are sure he will have a successful year. To Elsa Nitteraurer we leave Sylvia Blasband’s knowledge. Elsa, with the knowledge you already possess and that of Sylvia’s you should find little trouble in having the honor conferred upon you as that of Sylvia. Vernon Vercoe’s quietness we leave to David Kauffman. 1 his should help Dave in becoming more quiet. The childish antics of Sydney McCloy we leave to Terrill McLean. Terrill should find little difficulty in becoming the clown of his class next year as “Syd” has done this year. To Katherine McCord we leave the boyish bob of “Dot” Vandegrift’s. Katherine, by next year, should be the knockout of the school. The beautiful blonde tresses and blue eyes of “Dot” Smith we leave to Ruth Giles. We hope, Ruth, that this will be as lucky for you in gaining a steady, during your senior year as they did for Dorothy. Jack Koch’s ability to orate we leave to Mildred Coulston. This should be a great asset with what ability Mildred already possesses. Surely Jack’s hair cannot be forgotten, so we leave this to anyone who is willing to take the great responsibility of keeping it combed, which in itself is quite an undertaking. Bessie Cabin leaves her tortoise shelled glasses to Jack Berk. Jack will find that this will help him gain better knowledge of his studies. To “Tony” Smolinski we leave Jane Kowalkowski’s ability to bring police to our borough, chasing her for speeding. Tony, with this help, the town should be fairly well policed next year. As yet it is unclaimed, we will to some poor junior Helen Webb’s position as an efficient Secretary to Mr. Oerman. May the one receiving this position be as successful as Helen. Also Helen’s height we leave to Nicholas Di Pallo. This asset should help Nicholas, so that he, too, may attract attention among the student body as Helen has done this year. To Robert “Perk” Smith we leave “Bob” Lukens’ ability to keep a girl and his great clowning habits. We feel sure “Perk” will need this to attract more attention in school and to hold on to his girl outside of school. Beatrice Wannop has consented to leave her ability to paint scenery to Walter Cubberly. Walter, we feel sure with this asset you should make a name for yourself in the art of scenery painting. Evelyn Phillips leaves her salesmanship ability to Hazel Rigg. Hazel, we feel sure will be heard in the future when it comes to selling, aided with this asset of Evelyn’s. Page Twenty-three