Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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THE LAUREL 21 World Famous Orator! Miss Ida Merry will deliver a series of orations on The Corruptness of Sports at the Methodist Church, Farmington, Maine. Social Gatherings! The Fairbanks Sewing Circle will meet with Miss Olive Whitney and Miss Ellen Bunnell next Tuesday at 3:00. This will be the most elaborate festivity of the sea- son. New Math. Book Published! Miss Caroline McCu1ly has just pub- lished a new Math. book, this is said to involve no work whatever for the student. It leaves all for the teacher to do. Too- bad she couldn't have invented it in 1930. Farmington Morton Motor Company Hires New Saleswoman Miss Ruth Weymouth is the new sales- lady at Morton Motor Co. She sold 500 cars last week. What 's the craze for Chevrolets all of a sudden?? Shakespearian Actor Hurt as Motors Crash! New York - Famous Shakespearian Actor, Aubrey Parker, was 'hurt as his motor crashed with another on Fifth Avenue today. Doctors say it is not seri- -ous and that he will soon be out of the hospital. Famous Talkle Star to Wed Country Lass Mr. Donnell Ryan, famous talkie star, is to wed a girl from his home town, way back in Farmington, Me. Hollywood is quite upset about it, especially the females. VVe wish them happiness! Stop! Look! Listen! Tlhe noted moving picture actress, Miss Dorothy Haines, is doing a remarkable piece of work in her new picture, The Man from Milwaukee l So realistic is her work that it has caused great comment among the critics. WHAT THE AUTOMOBILE WOULD HAVE WRITTEN IF IT COULD HAVE WRITTEN MARCH 31. Well, I have my new brake linings and new number -plates on and have been all painted and polished up. April 2. The sun 'has shone all day and what a shame to think my master didn't even take me out, so I could show my new coat of paint. April 6. It 's been raining today and the dhildren have been out here tooting my horn, opening and shutting my doors, and putting their dirty fingers all over me. But of course they don't know how they hurt my feelings. April 9. The children didn't come out today, and I am glad. April 30. Today my master and his wife came out, but 'his wife refused to drive me until I was cleaned and polished. I don't care mulch if slhe doesn't take me outg for she may run me up against a tree and bend my mud guard. May 25 The Mrs. drove me around the block today with no accidents. You ought? to have seen the people stop and look at me. May 7. The Mrs. took me out today. She drove faster than she did yesterday. But then I do like to show my speed. took me out today and was driving awful fast came around a corner 5 May 10. Slhe Whang-Ol She and another car she tried to steer me around it, but drove me into an electric light post, and turned me over. May 11. What a wreck I am. My mas- ter came out and said I was only good for junk. Well, well, I am only a Tin Lizzie and probably mas-ter will buy a Lady now. Alma Pillsb-ury, '32. Should a fellow propose to his girl on his knee? Yes, he must, or she must get off.

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20 THE LAUREL . Babe Ruth the Second! New York-Award of championship in Baseball won by Callahan, former famous star of Farmington High School. First Woman Broadcaster of Prize Fights! From Station WJZ the prize fight be- tween One-eyed Mace and Cock-eyed Frederi-ck was broadcast by Miss Evelyn Dunn. The fight was to determine the world championship. It continued twelve hours, at the end of which time both were rather winded. Another light will take place in the near future. Moran and Mack Revived! Famous comedians of lifteen years ago are revived by Mr. Lloyd S. Hunt and Mr. Raymond Berry. Tlhe critics report they are even better than their prede- cessors. Both men are very popular among the ladies and it is rumored that Mr. Hunt is soon to marry one of the sweethearts of his high school days. However, this will not leave Mr. Berry without companionship. Famous Entertainers ! The famous singer, Miss Maxine Cook, and the noted toe dancer, Frances Weathern, will stage an act in New York this coming Spring. It will be the main attraction of the New York theaters. Miss Weathern is married to the famous movie star, Buddy Rogers, but she uses her maiden name on the stage. Typing Record Broken! The world's typing record is now held by Miss Beryl Flood of Farmington. She typed 150 words a minute with no errors for two hours. Largest Producing Hen Farm! 'The largest producing hen farm is owned by Mrs. Edward Hopkins fMiss Vivian Russellj and Mrs. Donald Tracy fMiss Ernestine Smallj, of New Sharon., Although their husbands share in the work, the business is run almost entirely by Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Tracy. It pays to have a business education. New Actor Discovered! Hollywood is much excited over the discovery of the new actor, Mr. Gordon Bragg. He will play the part of a villain. 'Much success is assured him. This is prolbably due to his training in Farming- ton High School. Que thing is to be re- gretted thoughg he thas a double chin, something which he dreaded in his youth. National Dance Prize Won by Miss Adrie Barrows The National Dance Prize was won this year by Miss Adrie Barrows of Temple, Me. This is a great honor. She made tihe following statement to the re- porters: I credit the winning of this prize back to the dances at Temple, Me. The prize was a silver loving cup pre- sented by the owner of the famous Venetian Night Club of Chicago, Mr. Walter Sargent. Wanted: A Husband ! Am girl 32 years old, good looking and sensible, have no 'bad habits. Call at this oflice and -by paying for this ad. you can hear the rest of my dharms.--Dorothea Hodgkins. e' The Book of use Month! The best book of the month is The Mlan I Love by Miss Helen J. Gould. It is said to 'be one of her experiences. It is rumored that more books will follow after the many other experiences in her life. n New Authofs Song Very Popular! James MoshJer's new song 'hit, Say You Love Me, Sweetheart, is going over big. Anotiher one is on its way, She Said Yes, But Oh How She Lied. E

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