Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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To flunk is human. To pass, divine. Entered as useless mail matter at the Fitchburg, Mass., P. O. A paper for old and young. WARD ELECTED PRESIDENT HOKUM PARTY SWEEPS THE SCHOOL WINS OVERWHELMING VICTORY OVER BRACK Hokum Party Sweeps the School Seated quietly in his pala- tial home on Linden Street, surrounded by his family and a few of his closest friends, Bernard Ward last evening listened to the re- ports of his party's sweeping victory as they came in over his crystal set. First to re- port was the Lunch Counter casting its three electoral votes solidly for Ward. This was ex- pected by Mr. Leo Caplan, campaign manager, because of Mr Ward's long affiliation with the food industry at Drury's upper store. As the votes piled up indicating one of the greatest vic- tories in the Hokum Party's history, Mr. Caplan 's face was wreathed in smiles while Miss Konstance Kreimer, manager of the women's committee, was openly jubilant. It is rumored that Miss Kreimer will be offered the post of Secretary of the Interior in President Ward's cabinet. Her special charge will be to see that better meals are served at the Lunch Room. Brack Admits Defeat Candidate Brack of the Anti-Hokum Party early in the evening left his home and after an unhurried meal at Luke's Diner proceeded to the Boy Scout Headquarters to await the re- turns. Mr. Brack looked wearied and showed the effects of his campaign tours in South Fitchburg, Cleghorn, and Saima Farm. The weariness of their leader was communicated to his followers and there was little enthu- siasm in the big room. The silence was broken only by the ring of the telephone bell announcing that another nail had been driven into the candi- date's political coffin. At midnight the Red and Gray was on the street announcing the election of Ward and at 12.30 Mr. Brack sent the following telegram to his successful rival: I congratulate you on your victory. I admit I was wrong. I did not believe that the American people were so fond of their hokum. Plans Southern Trip This morning President-elect Ward stated that he planned to make a good-will tour of Shirley and West- minster. He will start at once, leaving THE HOKUM PLATFORM Following are the principle planks of the party platform. Some were brought in slightly warped, but were hammered into shape by the following committee: John Randall, Gertrude Salny, Dora Seacrist, Bunny O'Con- nor, and Effie Longsjo. Immigralion — We favor the present quota for Shirley and Westminster. Prohibition — We favor a stricter enforcement of the prohibition of weak chocolate milk at the lunch counter. Tax Reduction — We believe the price for tickets to the Senior Play should be reduced for all seniors. Secondly, we protest against the uncalled for rise in the price of salads at the lunch counter. They are no better than they used to be. Labor — It is our firm belief that the teachers are working too hard and we are in favor, therefore, of shorter lessons. Foreign Policy — We favor the establishment of an international court to adjudicate all disputes arising between Cleghorn and West Fitchburg. Townsend Harbor on the famous yacht Old Ironsidfes. He will be ac- companied by Mr. Sullivan's pet poodle. Laddie. While on his tour, Mr. Ward will deliver several speeches which are now being composed by his secretary, Garth Huxtable, formerly star salesman at Pierce's Shoe Empo- rium. It has not been decided whether Mrs. Ward (nee Mary Chisholm) will go south with her husband or stay and keep the home fires burning. Loss of Women's Votes Defeated Me Mr. Brack, when interviewed this morning, was feeling rather cut up. In fact, he said, his razor had slipped. When asked to what he attributed his stunning defeat, he replied, The women did it. The Girls' Debating Club vote went to my opponent. Mr. Brack continued, thrusting a stick of Oh! Boy into his cheek, I was also the victim of a whispering campaign that I am a woman-hater. Thomas Dailey, Mr. Brack's cam- paign manager, who resigned his posi- tion as mechanic's helper at Fitzsim- mons' garage, said his plans for the future, like a balloon tire, were up in the air. Statement of Miss Kreimer, the Committeewoman from the South Side Miss Kreimer, in a statement issued today, said, ! attribute this great vic- tory to the loyalty of the girls of the High School to one who has so nobly set forth such high ideals of womanhood in his speeches before the Boys' De- bating Club. Cabinet Possibilities President-elect Ward, when ques- tioned about his cabinet, had nothing to say. The rumor is going around the bridge tables, however, that Mr. Caplan, the manager of the campaign, will be made Secretar ' of Commerce, because of his well-known business (Continued on Page 2) How I Retain my Beauty Witli my own Creams and Cosmetics Room 25 K. Thompson

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class '29 book A Little Close Harmony Sonny Boy She's a Great, Great Girl Sing, Sister, Sing Angela Mia I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Sweetheart Sing Me to Sleep Rah! Rah! Rah! Dizzy Fingers Dancing Toes Love Me and the World is Mine Just a Little Smile from You The Call of Broadway Sweetness Me and My Shadow Mary Ann She's the Sweetheart of Six Other Guys From Monday On I Wonder How 1 Look When I'm Asleep? Girl of My Dreams Where Did You Get Those Eyes? Ten Little Miles From Town Thomas Brack Arline Houghton Madeline Greene Elizabeth LaMontagne James Walsh Hazen Wheeler Raymond Phinney Bernard O'Connor Dorothy Bates George Haulman John Pollock Meri Tikkala Theresa Quinn Hay and Walsh Mary Chisholm Gladys Sammet Homework Keith Atkinson Elsie Lowe Clythroe Watling Ashby New Courses to be Offered 1929-30 F. H. S. Etiquette I Ec. 5: How to Make Money, 1st hf. Ec. 6: How to Spend Money, 2nd hf. Fine Arts 3 : Bel Canto Fine Arts 5 : Art of Terpsichore Phil. 2 ab: Ars Amoris Mechanics 6: Automotive Traction Music 8: The Well-Tempered Clavichord Fine Arts 7: Dry Point It. 3: Conversazione Dramatics 4: Diction and Make-up Phy. Ed. 3 hf : How to Yell Phy. Ed. 4: Tennis Prof. George Siipola Dr. Leo Caplan Mr. William Hay Asst. Prof. Meri Tikkala Miss Elena Leppala Associate Prof. Tauno Valimaki Prof. Peter Kandianis Bernard O'Connor, Mus. Dr. Dr. Gertrude Blake Asst. Prof. Lillian Tater Prof. Gertrude Nivell Terry Quinn, Instructor Coach Norman Klein Hazen Wheeler and Henry Dunn, Once were pining for a little fun, So they sang some songs and danced a jig, Instead of studying math and trig. Bob Greenwood: Say, Ray, don't you think Terry Quinn's quite a football fan? Ray Phinney: Yah, but it would be a big help to us if she was an electric fan. Then she might get a chance to cool off some of the hot air she's been slinging 'round here. [87]

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THE SENIOR HILL TOP THE TEACHER'S EASY CHAIR The pedagogue has always been placed on a pedestal and held up as the possessor of all the qualities which a student should acquire. Indeed, the teacher (altho he, no doubt, is un- aware of this fact) has saved many a pupil the expense of purchasing a book on etiquette. Now in order to better the lot of this aid to social polish, each pupil should contribute toward the purchasing of easy chairs for the teachers. Imagine! No longer will the before- mentioned pedestal be a theory; no longer will it be a seat in the imagina- tion; but it will be solid, palpable, and practical. What can be more delightful, more colorful than an easy chair of some fascinating pattern and hue. With such an ornament of beauty in the room, the pupils will respond better; the teachers will be reju 'enated when they relax their tired bones on the beautiful cushioned seat. Vou may breathe contentedly, hap- py readers, since th is dream may be realized by installing easy chairs in the classroom. Not only will this be an epoch making event, but as the home of the in entors of this ingenious plan, Fitchburg High School will be heralded and acclaimed as the apostle of comfort in the school- room. Contributions will be received by that apostle of gentility, George Haul- man. Have a Slender Figure Special Courses for Reducing Dr. William Hay, Room 25 PULCHRITUDE LACKING? Here, Girls, is a Problem It has been said by a connoisseur of beauty that there is little pulchritude among the ;irls in the Senior class. Is this true? To answer this question frankly, it is advisable that each girl of '29 study her reflection in her mirror. Then if she sees no astounding beauty staring at her, then it is her duty to bring out whatever good points she possesses. Further aid in this direction may be secured at Katherine Thompson's beauty parlor where she will adminis- ter her guaranteed beauty treatments. Every girl has a claim to some pul- chritude. This beauty may lie in pearly teeth, sapphire or dancing eyes, glorious hair, dazzling dimples, fas- cinating smile, perfect complexions, or a lovely form. One visit at Thompson's Beautician Parlor will make a Miss America of any Senior girl. — Adv. (Continued from Page 1) ability. The postmaster-generalship is slated for Murray Brown who had charge of broadcasting activities du- ring the campaign and proved to be one of the best and loudest broad- casters in the Fitchburg High School. Demands Recount Mr. Brack filed a petition for a re- count of the ote of Room 5 stating that he received all the votes cast, but believes the tellers must have overlooked those for his opponent. Report of Campaign Fund The treasurer of the Hokum che?t reports $2.00 received and yi.49 spent leaving a nice balai:ce in the treasury. Among the heavy contributors were the following: Hazen Wheeler, five cents, Helen Sayers, 2c postage stamp without or- iginal gum, Ruth White, two lunch tickets, Keith .Atkinson, one Canadian penny, Lura Judd, one ticket to the Majestic, Bill Hay, one lead quarter. Summary of the Red and Gray's Political Poll Brack, Anti-Hokum 300 Ward, Hokum 400 Kandianis, Laborite 150 Pollock, Farmers 50 NEW VITALITY for NERVOUS TEACHERS found in .. Tully's Tobasco Tablets .. THE JESTER TALKS Ruth Cyr and Mae McAulifT will at- tempt to swim the mighty Nashua this summer. It has never been done be- fore as there is rarely water enough. Kenneth Wyatt is favored as the future Babe Ruth. A lecture on the Folly of Diet will be given by Miss Dolores Nole in the F. H. S. Auditorium, June 29, 1929. Paul Lavoie's dancing studio for idle feet was opened to the public last Friday night. Miss Nancy Syme has just returned from Cleghorn with a complete spring wardrobe. It is rumored that .Arline Houghton is to [ilay Helen Wills in the coming tennis tournament. Mr. Murray Brown will leave for Virginia June 30, 1929, where he will open his beauty shoppe. ON S'EN VA POUR VOIR LE MONDE A number of Fitchburg society buds with male escort chaperoned by Miss Fuller and Mr. Hubbard tripped it to Boston, Saturday, March ninth. Arriving at the Hub of the I'niverse, the omnibus was parked in a vacant lot near the palatial Motor Mart. Thence the party decorously betook themselves to the charming Spanish atmosphere of the Seville where they daintily devoured a most carefully se- lected luncheon. This exotic restau- rant with its mellow candle lights and curious window panes producing an effect of drizzling rain gave a most satisfying sensation of beauty. The harmony here of room and service was fascinating. The waitresses were at- tired tastefully in native costumes of black and orange. The hostess, too, looked very attractive in her dress of virginal white with a contrasting black lace mantilla caught back by a red rose that covered her comely head. To complete the picture. Miss Fuller was presented with an exquisite bou- quet of violets and Mr. Hubbard a boutonniere of a hot house rose bud. This ceremony performed, the party, the female portion thereof dressed in creations made by the outstanding modistes of Fitchburg, wended its way to the Majestic Theatre where subtle Russian and French talent were perfection personified in the Chauve Souris. After having enjoyed a lovely per- formance everybody purchased a bou- quet of sweet peas to carry home as a memento of the sweetness of the day. Laden with flowers these noted resi- dents of Fitchburg honored Mallows with their presence. Here ice cream sodas were feverishly imbibed. Here, too, woe and agony descended upon the party because it was percei ed that two of the girls were missing. No wonder fear ruled when in the mind's eye these young women were seen struggling through the maddening throngs of Boston. Master Green- wood quickly took up the trail and soon tracked down the wanderers. With their sweet tooth appeased the party recon ened at the Motor Mart and immediately set forth for home. Lectures in Color Schemes for Decorations -V Ruth White Madeline Greene Murray Brown