Downingtown High School - Our Year Cuckoo Yearbook (Downingtown, PA)

Page 31 text:

-.i —[ THE CUCKOO j)---------------------------------------— Alice Earnshaw was doing a wonderful work as a school teacher in the rural districts. Sara Henderson was revealed to me as a stenographer in Howard Moore’s office. Ruth Peace was acting in the capacity of Librarian. Allan Holman had not given up the idea that he was still a ladies’ man though an enterprising young pharmacist at the same time. Ted Hutchison realized a life-long ambition as the conductor of an orchestras He had not discarded the saxophone, however, and he still charmed the ears of hi. hearers with melodious strains. Alice Simcox, aside from being a house wife, taught a large Sunday School Class. Marguerite Patterson was doing good work as a nurse in a neighboring hospital. I noticed that several of the fellows were developing appendicitis and tonsilitis. Edith Ross, another devotee of the typewriter, was acting as private secretary to Albert Fitzgerald Having seen this, I had seen all, and bidding the kindly spiritualist adieu, I came back to the present-day again. John Hadfield. CLASS POEM Oh! Prudent Time, you’ve come at last To take us from this shrine From friendships made, for aye steadfast To cope with life sublime. You’ve steered our course with faithful hand And wisdom and captain will be. We put out on Life afraid of no man For learning has lighted the sea. Tempest will rage ’gainst our little craft. The course will be rough all the way, And Hardships attach in full force amassed But retreats at the dawn of Day. We sight at last the opposite shore, Our goal where all is Divine, Battered and Broken, we come from abroad Still proud of our Twenty-nine. C. Ax Page Tuenty-five

Page 30 text:

-------------------- | THE) CUCKOO J=------------------------------------= •■ CLASS PROPHECY BY A most fortunate twist of fate, I one day chanced to meet a most accomplished medium, who had positive control over the revelations of future happenings. Seating myself comfortably with a pencil and several sheets of paper (for I knew the magnitude of my task) I set out diligently to copy with the utmost care the events as they were revealed to me in the crystal. I was not surprised at the portrayal of the future of Norman Algiers. He was married and was known widely for his cave-man characteristics. Charles Ax had entered upon a career behind the footlights, which had thus far proven very successful. Cordelia Burgess had achieved considerable repute in the business world as a stenographer. Cora Brown, likewise was a stenographer of no mean ability. Dewitt Essick was the owner of a growing taxi business. I remember that he was eminently qualified for that occupation. In his High School days he had begun the career with his car, oftentimes loaded to capacity. Anna Donato had achieved distinction in the realm of the light fantastic”, as a renowned dancer. Albert Fitzgerald, one of the deep thinkers of the school was, naturally enough a noted scientist and one of America’s heartiest exponents of Socialism. Irwin Pollock was doing remarkable work in the field of construction and engineering. Thomas Pollock was rounding corners in the old role of taxi driver, now working for Essick, and eligible for promotion. Clara Guie, always a would-be flapper, had tried for some time to crash the movies, but always with the same result, failure. Margaret Wray, in addition to her duties as a housewife, managed to play opposite Charles Ax in all his productions. Jack Hamlin was doing noteworthy work in the field of mechanical Engineering. Lorna Dunn’s debut into society had been followed up by a series of social happenings. Eddie Watson had developed into a powerful preacher of the shouting Methodist variety. Eddie’s delivery was forceful, convincing, altogether straightforward. John Hadfield who was still the hard worker of former years had achieved success as a printer and publisher. Howard Moore still possessed that fluency of speech, and ability to convince which distinguished him in bygone days. As a criminal lawyer he had a tremendous cliental. Margaret Eppehimer was in her element, teaching commercial subjects in the new and bigger D. H. S. Clara Shaw fulfilled all the requirements of a Cinderella. Margaret Shoemaker was private secretary to one of our former class-mates, Walter Touch ton, appears next in this account. Walter Touchton was the chief executive of one of the great chain stores of the country Page Twenty-four

Page 32 text:

f THE CUCKOO ]) WILL OF CLASS OF 1929 We, the Class of 1929, do hereby bequeath the following: Eddie Watson’s pitching to “Eiffel Tower” Irwin. Norman Algier’s love to Ibbie Wray and George Stine. Allan Holman’s curls to Harry Deets. Ted Hutchison’s musical talent to Jim Fennelly. Sara Henderson’s make-up to Mary Bareford. Clara Shaw’s shortness to Dorothy Nice. John Hadfield’s wit to “Sonny” Kauffman Our class thrift to the Freshmen. Pud Ax’s lifesavers to Everett Buckley. Irwin Pollock’s skill at first base to Chick Horning. Alice Simcox’s quietness to Marian Foreman. Cordelia Burgess’ plumpness to “Herby” Lewis. Tutties” enticement of young girls to George Stine. Peg” Shoemaker’s talkativeness to Alice Dennis. “Fitzy’s” fancy to women to Jim Fennelly. Jack Hamlin’s New York brogue to John Francella. Marguerite Patterson’s blonde hair to Mary Jane Hutchison. Clara Guie’s dimpled knees to Jean Pollock Anna Donato’s assistance to Mrs. Matlack to Florence Manley. Edith Ross’ boy-bob to Sara Young. Tom Pollock’s musical voice to Harold Forbes. Cora Brown’s coyness to Leta Tweed. Ruth Peace’s thinness to Phyllis Hurlock. Dewitt Essick’s scholastic ability to Mike Mento. Margaret Eppehimer’s stroll to Jane Walton. Margaret Wray’s personality to Ivagene Roberts. Alice Earnshaw’s commuting ability to Charlie McCardell. Lorna Dunn’s liking to taxi drivers to Bill Johnston. Under the conditions that if these bequests are not accepted within one week, they be passed on to the nearest relative. Colors Red and Blue .11otto Never Retreat Flower Red Rose Page Twenty-six