Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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THE LAUREL 29 Didn't Here is one for a commercial artist. we have some artists in the Class of '42 Arlene on the Greyhound Barker. Peahaps they could collaborate. Farmer: If I remember correctly, Tracy and Connie Connors figured Walker: Trans-Atlantic Airways are ex- panding their personnel, especially along the mechanical line. Starbird: I know someone for that posi- tion. Harland Bryant. He's put together hundreds of Megow's airplanes, and with all that experience, he should be an expert at aviation mechanics. Walker: Of course you know that there are jobs continually open in the shipyards. Perhaps some of our classmates could work in there. Starbird: There was a person who lived in West Farmington by the name of Robert Luger, who was always building boats and sailing them up and down Sandy River. Maybe he could furnish the government with some valuable information on How to Build a Battleship in Ten Easy Lessons. Walker: The Wear Every Tire Company just sent in an application for someone to take charge of the mail order department since business has become so prosperous. Who was eflicient and reliable enough to handle a job like this? Farmer: It seems to me they want quality before quantity. Cleo Myshrall just seems to kill that order. She was little, but oh, my! Walker: By the way, since the war, farms have become more important, and Sleepy Hollow Farm needs a new foreman. Yes, Miss -- Edwards: May I suggest Orrison Moody. He had plenty of experience in driving a farm truck loaded with milk cans. Through rain, snow or shine, that faithful Ford rolled into F. H. S. Walker: Perhaps you know that the Ior- dan Chemical Company has just been taken over by the government, and they want a capable laboratory technician. Someone with a sense of curiosity. Starbird: assisted in What about Mary Sinskie? She formulating some of the most noteworthy explosions that occurred around Perhaps she would consent to divulge her formulas. Recently the Axis forces came F. H. S. Walker: out with a new and deadly instrument of war. As yet the Allies have been unable to match this new invention. Yes, Mr. Chandler? Chandler: Norman Foss I think could draw plans for a new machine to overcome this obstacle. He could always figure out why X was equal to Y, and why the square of the hypotenuse was equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. I think he would be a valuable asset to the govern- ment. Walker: The Women's Society for the Causes and Cures of War, which was formed for the abolishment of the Axis powers, is seeking a national leader. Who would be a possible candidate? Farmer: Why not have Martha Millett? She always did show great concern for others. Besides that she possesses the nec- essary qualifications for a speaker. Walker: By the way, as l was walking down Spencer Avenue one day last week, I met one of our former classmates, a girl on each arm, both in stitches of laughter. Three guesses. Who is it? All fin unisonj: Russ Robbins! Walker: Madame La Zonga is trying to shorten her dance course from 6 lessons to 3. She wants a talented understudy to help her in carrying out her plans. Farmer: Winona Ramsdell would be all right. She's been a hit on the dance floor. Walker: According to a recent Sports Bulletin from Pippin College, they now have the most advanced methods of Physical Edu- cation since its beginning. I became inter- ested in the fact that this instructor was a member of F. H. S., class of '42, Now who do you think this could be? Edwards: That's obvious. It couldn't be anyone but Annette Vose. She was entirely wrapped up in the subject.

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28 THE LAUREL Phillipsiteg Carlton, the Walker, Ruthada surnamed Lewin, and one Elaine, Barton by name. And it came to pass that word was then whispered of the choosing of actors for the stage. The name of the drama was not of the bold. And of all the goodly company chosen for that performance, none achieved greater excellence than Mary of the dark wool, and George the poet, whose favorite passage was, A white goat on a mountain top. And thus after patient waiting the sheep grown older were gathered in final meeting before separation, from whence each should seek in his own pasture. Tokens of remem- brance were exchanged, and joyful yet touched with sorrow they departed. And as they looked back they remembered the say- ing of old -- Many are called but few are chosenf, Elaine Barton '42, CLASS PROPHECY Information, Please - 1942 Style OOD afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Ever since I took up my duties in the U. S. Employment Service five years ago in the fall of 1942, I have often been re- minded of the outstanding qualifications of some of my former classmates at Farmington High School. With the hope of benefiting them, as well as the public in general, I am staging this program, Information, Please - 1942 Style. To ensure its success, I have called on those three master minds of the Class of 1942 to assist me in placing, perhaps, some of my classmates in positions where they can bet- ter fulfill their desires and qualifications. May I introduce, then, these three master minds: first, Mr. Franklin P. Adams Star- birdg next, Mr. Iohn Kieran Chandler, and third, Miss Oscarene Levant Edwards. As a guest this afternoon, it also gives me great pleasure to introduce Miss Dorothy Thomp- son Farmer. And now that we are all acquainted, let's get on with the program. Walker: A few days ago I received a let- ter from Smith College. They are in need of two new faculty members. One to head the French department and one for the Latin department. Are there any members of the Class of '42 who might fill these positions adequately? . Farmer: Renaud Cyr could L' parley-vous pretty well, and Mary Hoyt should be able to fill the Latin position. She survived four years of it at F. H. S. Walker: The next inquiry comes from the R. Richards' psycopathic hospital. There are two positions open there. One is an ambulance driver. Have you any sugges- tions? Chandler: Remember Iohn Hagerstrom? He would make a swell ambulance driver. He showed plenty of skill behind the wheel, and never lost any time in getting places either. Walker: There is also an opening for a dietitian. Yes, Mr. Chandler? Chandler: Iune Estes comes to my mind. A pretty thought at that. She seemed the type that could plan a balanced diet. Walker: While we're on the subject, I hear that Molly Byrd and Dr. Gillespie have had another set to, and she is through for good this time. Who could step into her shoes as Supt. of Nurses? Starbird: Elaine Barton was always good natured. It seems to me that she could smooth down his ruffled feathers. Walker: At the present time you know the army is looking for men with more and more mathematical ability. Yes, did you have something to say, Miss Edwards? Edwards: Well, I was thinking of Freddie Simpson-but I guess his abilities run along some other line. He was an all-round fellow though. He'll always get along. Edwards: Speaking of old times, Ioan Greenwood has been much in demand for her journalistic ability. Walker: We don't need to find a job for her. She seems to be running things for the Pinkham Daily. We have some more applications here to consider however.

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30 THE LAUREL Walker: At the exclusive Wilmont Hotel, they desire two first class women to H11 the responsible positions of dietitian and head cook. Do you know of two people for this? Edwards: It always seemed to me that Sylvia Walker and Doris Taylor would work together. They seem to be a logical pair. Walker: An inquiry comes from the per- sonnel department of the Woodberry Ten 8: Up Store. Did we have anyone that would be suited? Farmer: Well, Iris Huff started climbing the ladder at I. I.'s. She should be an A-No. 1 saleswoman. Walker: I have been requested to single out an outstanding athlete to promote a new Physical Education program at Goodwill. Chandler: None could be better than that star tackle, Harold Iudkins, but it was an- nounced yesterday that he has been selected from the entire Naval Unit at San Diego, California, as honorary football coach of the ever famous teams at Annapolis. Walker: Here is an application for a companion for the retired Mrs. Welltodo. Chandler: I think Iean Collins would just fill in there. She would certainly make a good companion. Walker: A call comes from Mrs. Ritzy for a children's private tutor. There surely were girls in our class interested in children. Edwards: What about Inez Goings? She had ideas of her own. Or perhaps Gladys Knowles would have more patience. Walker: The Flying High Aircraft Com- pany needs a dependable night watchman. Have we such a recruit? Chandler: That quiet little Edwin Kelley, contrary to belief, had considerable practice at keeping late vigils at Vienna. I imagine he could go on from there very successfully. Walker: This is rather out of order but just yesterday I saw Stanton jackson, dressed to kill. I tried to speak to him, but there was such a mob about him that it was an impossibility. I wonder what he is doing? Starbird: Oh, since he made his surprise discovery of Young Fighting Sampson, the predicted Champ, his name has been in big letters in the sports world. Ilm surprised you didn't know that your classmate had become the trainer for the world's future heavy weight champ. Walker: We still have a few more appli- cations to Fill. Here is one from Don Leckie, who wants a personal secretary. Edwards: I know just the one. Phyllis Parker. Remember her offnce training, and at least the name would appeal. Walker: Alice Dixon Bond is making an opening for an apprentice in her literary column. Whom could you suggest as a lit- erary critic? Farmer: Ruth Lewin had her own opinions and she knew how to express them. Walker: One of our leading wholesale dress manufacturers is looking for a designer. I have a faint recollection of someone in our class who was pretty good at that. Can any of you recall such a person? Starbird: I know. Betty McCoy could dis- play as well as design dresses, only I believe she is otherwise occupied. Walker: Recently the Cooperative Beauty Parlor Company wanted to hire an efficiency expert. I don't remember anyone who took up that work, do you. Chandler: A job like that would require a lot of common sense. Maybe Mary Nile could take over there, and furthermore I believe that was in her field. Walker: We usually have a hard time find- ing people to take part-time jobs, but here is one offering office routine work. Edwards: Well, I understand that Lillian Weymouth may be otherwise engaged, but she might have time to take that job along with her housekeeping. Walker: Mr. Beedlebum, more commonly known as Mr. Coffee Nerves, wishes to hire someone with a knowledge of nutrition to plan more balanced meals for him. Farmer: Blanche Tibbetts was outstanding in Home Ec. and I think she's had some practical experience in getting meals, now.