Dover High School - Tiger Yearbook (Dover, NJ)

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THE TIGER 1926 — 1926 nized the dainty little feet of Jack Crowley and realized that he was the patient who was suffering well-deserved punishment. Next, I journeyed to Chicago in order to see my old classmate Robert Andrews who was now a stern judge imposing harsh sentences upon criminals. Passing down Michigan Boulevard I noticed a spacious Beauty Parlor. As I gazed through the window I could see one of the attendents giving a marcel. The face looked familar. Why yes!—it was Hazel Rusch. Upon my return to my hotel I found awaiting me a telegram from the Mayor of Boston, Gertrude Becker inviting me to attend the trial of the two notorious gunman, Louis Petrie—“Two-gun Pete” and Thomas McCarthy—“Cut-throat Tom”, whose capture was due to undying efforts of Chief-of-Police, Mildred Best. 1 accepted the invitation and immediately left for Boston. While in Boston I decided that I should like to visit Harvard University. As I wandered through the spacious halls I read the names of two of my old classmates who graduated with high honors, “Bert” Fabbro and “Tony” Popelka. Passing one of the class rooms I heard the stern voice of an Economics Professor. 1 remembered that loud voice that once was so familiar in my ears, that of Mary Briant. All my life it had been one of my keenest desires to visit China. At this time having no obligations keeping me in the country I determined to gratify that desire. The trip was uneventful, nothing of interest occuring until I arrived at Peking. Addressing the most intelligent person in sight who happened to be a traffic policeman, I inquired the way to a hotel. To my profound surprise this traffic policeman in far distant China was no other than Herman Lubetkin. Upon reaching the hotel I gave my luggage to the nearest bellhop. Looking more closely I saw that it was Elroy Cole. I was about to ascend to my room when from the reception hall I heard the familiar strains of Lohengrin. It attracted my curiosity so I followed the crowd till 1 heard the deep tones of a minister; amazed I recognized Ernest Lawrence from dear old D. H. S. uniting in holy matrimony Gertrude Fisk and Leo Trenberth. Wandering forth in alluring China I chanced upon an American missionary Society, and to my surprise it was headed by Mary Mendel. My eye caught two figures apparently two heathen Chinese whom Mary was striving to convert. As I drew closer I had a sickening feeling. They were none other than two of my old classmates, Dick Vreeland and Milton Van Horn. Upon my return to the hotel I noticed a new-comer had arrived, a famous American interpretive dancer, who had come to China to study their dances. It was Hazel Shaner. Looking out of my window I noticed a very large “A. P.” Store. Feeling homesick I went over and found it was managed by Sara Fralick and Elinor Eckhart. The next evening having received an invitation to dine at the American Embassy, I motored over in high spirits. My evening was perfect, as my host was Gordon Symonds who was assisted in entertaining by his charming secretary Mavis Northey. After a two-months sojourn in China I returned to U. S. A. I was greeted by a custom’s officer, Lloyd Cummings who searched my baggage Page 23

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1926 THE TIGER 1926 Next to the car was a large building with these words on the window, “Shongum Bowling Alley for Women Only.” I went inside and to my amazement I recognized Mary Lowe as the Proprietress. I wandered on a little further and I saw Gertrude Troxler sitting in the County Superintendent’s office at Morristown. Why she is Dr. IIul-sart’s private secretary! Soon I noticed a blond young man driving a Dodge Truck; the letters on the side informed me that it belonged to Berry and Best’s Hardware. As I looked closer I recognized the face of my old friend Theodore Best. Suddenly I found myself transported from Dover to the middle of Broadway. In blazing head lights over the Metropolitan Opera House, Mile. Margaretta Alperizona’s name appeared. It sounded strangely familiar and as I gazed upon the stately figure of the star I recognized “Peg” Alpers. Gradually the bright lights of Broadway faded and in its place appeared the bonnie hills of Dundee. I noticed a Scotch Highland laddie and lassie walking arm in arm. The lassie’s face was unfamiliar but as I leaned closer the laddie’s face bore a startling resemblance to our classmate, Archie Craig. From thence I sailed across the raging currents of the English Channel and landed safely in “Gay Parse.” I noticed a large crowd collected in front of an exclusive hotel and I pushed my way toward the front. To my amazement the figure of a beautiful Parisian danseuse met my eyes. Grasping the arm of the nearest by-stander 1 recognized the face of Arabella Naylor. This shock was too much for my nervous system and I determined to return to America immediately by the recently established air route. As I stepped aboard the aeroplane I recognized Allen and Isadore Cohn as the Pilots of Cohn and Cohn Transatlantic Air Service! Arriving in Washington I heard a clamor at the Capitol. Soon I learned that a new Speaker had been elected to the House of Representatives and I heard the cries, “Apgar, hurrah for Apgar.” As I live it was my old chum Mary Francis! Looking down the street I noticed a sign, “Harris and Doyle, Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings,” and I entered and purchased a necktie from,— whom do you suppose? Yes! it was Gordon Harris! I then went to the Ladies’ Department to purchase a scarf and the pretty little lady who waited on me was no other than Marjorie Doyle. Everywhere I went I heard people talking of the wonderful new swimming pool erected by the famous architects, Nixon and Deck who were graduated with me from dear old Dover High School. We were told it was impossible for us to take a dip as the President was taking his daily instruction from the Olympic Champion, Evelyn Hiler. I was then informed that the “First Lady of the Land” was being fitted for a gown by Mme. Hila Fitch. Hila had risen to the height of designing garments for the Elite. Departing from the White House grounds I was horrified by the shrieks and groans of some soul in agony. Looking first left and then right I finally spied the sign, “Dr. Warren Andrews, Painless Dentist” and I noticed two feet waving through the office window. Immediately I recog- Page 22

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1926 THE TIGER 1926 thoroughly for formulae, believed to have been stolen from Francis Rubury a famous hair specialist. These formulae were for a guaranteed curly hair remover. During my brief stay in San Francisco I reserved a suite in the Van Asta Hotel where I was greeted by the smiling proprietor, Donald Sharp. The evening of my arrival I attended a movie near by, and the titles that met my eye were—“Sammy Gill and Gladys Swackhamer co-starring in the great Love drama, “Love ’em and Leave ’em” followed by a comedy Entitled, “How to succeed in spite of a High School education.” Coming out of the theatre 1 noticed in bold letters across the street, “Charlotte’s Review” featuring “Gert” Loeffler the famous Charlestonian. Part of the next day was spent in visiting San Francisco’s largest school. The superintendent greeted me with a gasp. 1 murmered; “Fred Dickerson!” In showing me about the school, he pointed to a demure little figure behind a large desk. “My priceless secretary” and the face I saw was that of Gladys Parson’s. Further down the hall we came to a room where a number of pupils were being detained. The teacher, a Miss Jessie Young was evidently following out the principle, “Do unto others as has been done unto you.” Inspecting the gymnasium I noticed a man of large stature directing a class in boxing. As Fred introduced us I was not at all surprised to see before me the face of another classmate, Walter Vanderbush who had followed the lofty example of the famous coach of Dover High. In the trophy cases in the main corridor reposed serenely a large loving cup. Looking closely, I saw that it was donated by Mr. George Me Davitt, State Senator, for the winning side of the debate on, “Should one piece bathing suits be allowed at Colonial Amusement Park?” this park being the largest and most beautiful in East Dover, New Jersey. The affirmative was upheld by Rebecca Passomonick, Marion Rousell, Gladys Evans and the negative by Lucy Rowe, Walter Hoffman and Iona Berge. Of course 1 immediately decided that I must see this remarkable park in the city of Dover. This being the once small town in which I was born and educated. Therefore a few weeks later found me entering the gates of this gorgeous park. 1 found Rose Goldstein behind a picturesque Hot Dog stand. I stopped to partake of her delicious refreshment and she informed me that two of our classmates, Gladys Gardner and Francis House were conducting a Scenic Railway and cautioned me against riding on it unless I wished to take my life in my hands. Thanking her for her bit of advice I passed on to the Pony field. I saw in the distance a laboring pony, led by a short but upright young man, Howard Strait! I saw it was Vera Petty, following out the old adage, “Ride a horse and you’ll reduce.” I crossed to the dancing pavilion. The Head of the Orchestra was Mildred Lawrence. She had become famous with her “Union Hill Silver Chord Orchestra.” I noticed gayly colored posters on the side of the pavilion and reading one I saw the following words. “Men! Keep that school boy complexion!” Use “Wish” Murray’s famous Creme de la Mud.” I then saw Ruth Underwood demonstrating this creme on Grace Gibbons. Standing alone by the lakeside watching the beautiful new moon I heard thunderous shouts and many bells ringing. Page