Hamilton High School - Hamiltonian Yearbook (South Hamilton, MA)

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The Hamiltonian 9 at his desk on which was a picture of his wife, Ph llis. He was holding a telephone conversation with her and Ids end of it was: “Yes, dear; No, dear; Certain ly, dear; Good-bye, dear.” Another picture appeared before me which showed the sound effects room of a large broadcasting company. I realized that three girls were producing the blood- curdling screams on mystery programs. These girls, all of whom are noted for their loud, powerful voices, were Anne Vhittier, Ciertrude Sprague, and Marjorie Peters. Then I heard the sound of babies’ voices and saw the interior of the North Shore Babies’ Hospital. The head nurse had just come into the nursery and all the babies were greeting her happily. Prom this scene I saw that Edw ina Alexander would achieve her ambition to be a nurse in a babies’ hcspital. The scene changed and I saw a large building with the sign “HAMILI ' ON HERALD-TRIBUNE.” Here 1 saw that Harry and Howard Wetson were the business managers who had increased the circulation of this paper to ten thousand. Thus I realized that they would put their experience in delivering papers to good use. The next picture v as the Venham Ciolf Course where a golf “pro,” popular be- cause cf his wavy hair and courteous man- ner, as well as his extensi e knowledge of golf, was giving a lesson. I was glad to see that Johnny Mullins rvould thus reach his goal. d ' hen the picture of a dazzling night club flashed before my eyes. From the idle chatter of the patrons, I learned that this was the hottest spot in New York and had the most famous hostesses in the world. ' Ehe hostesses then entered amid great ap- plause and I realized that they were Doro- CLASS CLASS OF 1936 Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex W E, the class of 1936, of Hamilton High School, Town of Hamil- ton, County of Essex, State of Massa- chusetts, being in sound health and thy and Barbara Bishop, the popular twins of our class. T he next scene showed a large photog- raphy studio where the pictures for adver- tisements are taken. A picture was being taken to show what the well-dressed young man should wear. When I remembered Arthur Hansbury’s interest in photography, and Axel Erikson’s impeccable attire, 1 was not surprised to see that Arthur was the photographer and Axel, the model. 1 also noticed that Dorothy Venard was the .‘-ecretary to the president of this concern. The scene changed and I saw a large group of people at the railroad station wait- ing to greet the greatest inventor of the age. From the conversation of those wait- ing, I learned that this inventor was a woman and that her masterpiece was an unlosable locker key. Having remembered how Dorothy Alexander was always losing her locker key, my suspicion as to the identity of this inventor was confir med when Dorothy appeared on the step of the train and was hailed as the benefactor of thousands of school children. As this scene was fading out, there was a terrific explosion and, to use the words of Oliver Vendell Holmes: ' There lay the see-ahead-ograph “in a heap or mound, As if it had been to the mill and ground.” ' The salesman was so overwhelmed by the catastrophe that had befallen the ma- chine that he hurried away without a word. I was sorrv that the disaster had occurred before mv own future had been revealed, but 1 consoled mvself with the thought that 1 knew the futures of all my class- mates, and that I was the only one in the world, except the inventors, who had seen this marvelous but short-lived device in operation. — Louise Moulton. WILL mind, do make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all for- mer wills heretofore made by us at any time. We leave individually and collectivel.y our numerous virtues to those who appear to be most in need of them.

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8 The Hamiltonian PROPHECY O N clay, a sliort time ago, a most ex- traordinary person rang my doorbell, and, upon being admitted, addressed me in tins wise: “Madam, 1 have in this little black case the most amazing, stupendous, colossal in ' ention of the age. If ou will but let me give you a demonstration, 1 will prove that this is positively the most mar- velous, astounding, gigantic — ’’ Vhile I ' .e was floundering for more adjectives, 1 had time to ask him what this remarkable invention was. He replied that it was the see-;diead-ograph, one of the many brain children of the prolific Colonel Stoopnagle and Hudd. It was guaranteed to reveal the future on a screen in a way similar to mo ’ing pictures. Of course 1 as delighted at this opportunity to find out what the futures of m ' classmates might be and asked the man to set up his apparatus. This done, he told me to simply watch the screen and 1 would learn all 1 wished to know. The first picture showed the thrilling finish of a race. A long, lanky runner crept up on the leader, passed him, and won the race by an extraordinary burst of speed at the last minute. Locking more closely at the winner, 1 realized that he was none other than Valter Fowler, our genial class president, who without doubt Avould some day become a famous track star. The scene changed and I saw the spot- less interior of a hospital and heard the following conversation carried on by two white-clad figures. A rather shrill, sharp ' oice said, “I don’t care wb.at the doctor says. I still think I’m right. What do you think. Dot?” d ' he person thus addressed was content to answer in her lackadaisical voice, “I don’t know.” h ' rom this con ersation, 1 realized that Harbara Maxwell and Dorothy Fletcher would both achieve their ambitions to be- come nurses. Another picture flashed on the screen and I saw an attractive, but rather nervous, oung woman busilv autographing copies of her first book. How to Drh’r Fremk Teachers to Distraction. I knew that of course no one was as well fitted to write such a book as Barbara Ham, and thus 1 gathered that she would become a famous author of books based on her own amusing experiences. This picture faded and 1 heard a deej), beautiful voice singing the justlv famous “ Foreador Song” from “Carmen” on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New ’f ork City. After the singer had re- ceived tremendous applause, 1 heard a well- known music critic say, ‘AVhy, 1 consider that young man, Richard Peale, the succes- sor to Lawrence I ' ihbett, the first great American baritone.” As this scene was fading out, I saw the familiar kitchen of Hamilton High School, flowever, it was not Miss Featherstone who was conducting the cooking classes, hut Lillian Kmeney, who, I was sure, would fill that position very capably. I ' he next picture showed a group of trained dogs who were performing in Radio City Music Hall. Wdien I saw that this act was billed as “The Donlon and Hamil- ton I ' roupe,” 1 realized that Ellen and Bob would form a very successful partner- sbi] ' ) in raising and training dogs. Next 1 saw tbe Senate where a speech was being given by W ' allace Knowlton, the greatest filibuster of tbe age, who had risen to the position of senator by use of his oratorical powers. I realized that he would become the backbone of his partv by using his ability to speak extemporaneousK ' . He could be called upon at anv time to fili- buster and thus hold up unfavorable legis- lation. Again the picture changed and this time I saw the deck of a ship. A fine-looking officer, whose hearing showed that he was well aware of his good looks, was severely reprintanding a sailor who had fallen asleep at his work. I was not surprised to see that the officer was Bill Moore and the sailor, Droop Beliveau. After their part in the minstrel show, I felt that both had a definite inclination toward the sea. The next scene showed an executive office in the headquarters of the First National Stores, Inc. On the door, I read “ ' Fhird Vice-President” and when the door was opened, I saw Milton Sanford seated

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iO The Hamiltonian We dispose of our estate as fol- lows : COLLECTIVELY To Miss Ward, our patient class advisor, homeroom teacher, and true friend, we leave a victrola and a rec- ord which will repeat: “Do you want a detention slip for an hour afrei school tonight?” To Mr. Malone, our genial and amiable French and Latin professor, we bequeath a small vacuum cleaner so that he will not have to unduly exert himself by scuffing a piece of paper up the aisle for one of his pupils to pick up and deposit in the waste basket. To Mrs. Boyd, our industrious English teacher, we leave our thanks for three years of patient toil in drilling grammar and diagraming in- to our over-burdened craniums. To Mr. Payne, Principal and chem- istry teacher, we bequeath a pub- lisher who will publish his numerous anecdotes of those good old boyhood days up in Maine. To Mr. Walton, our popular teacher-coach, we will a nice new green suit with pleats n’ everythin’. ! To Miss Feathei ' stone, Hamilton High School’s famous domestic sci- ence teacher, we leave two new cook books, and also a year’s supply of those little white slips, known as detention slips, which “Feather” is so fond of distributing. To Miss Edmondson, we leave a class that will pass their homework in on time at least once a month. We bequeath to all the junior high teachers, especially Miss Ready and Mr. Bowden, some more star pujiils just like Fred Wilson. To Rudolph Smerage, our portlv cliM eradicator, we leave a nair of roller skates so that he mav be able to reach the office more quickly with complaints. INDIVIDUALLY Droopy Beliveau leaves his height to Tim Moynihan and Tiny Thomp- son so that they may be able to get otf their knees. To Jerry Meyer, we leave Anne Whittier’s cpiiet and shy manner, so that Jerry will not seem to have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle. Milton Sanford bequeaths his First National strut to Hardy Prince who has already become famous for his interpretation of the Wenham Neck Glide. Barbara Maxwell wills her win- ning personality, her ability to get along with others, and her sweet dis- position to Betty Cushman. Walter Fowler leaves his ability to stow away food to Albert Lougee who has such a dainty appetite. Barbara Ham wills her habit of giggling an d laughing for no reason at all CO Mary Perkins. Edwina Alexander leaves her rug- gedness to Amy Dolliver and Madlyn Back and we hope that these two juniors may use it to as good ad- vantage as their benefactress did. Lillian Emeney bequeaths her quiet ways and ability to get along with everyone to Victoria DeLuca and Elizabeth Cameron. Ellen Donlon wills her Ijoisterous manner and perpetual chatter to Isa- belle Dunn, in the hope that the latter may be less quiet and reserved. Dorothy Vennard wills her peji, vim, and vigor to Barney McDonald, better known as “Lightning.” Wallace Knowlton leaves his ora- torical ability and his self-confidence to bashful Buster Johnson. Axel Erikson wills his book. Famous Families of Sweden, to Ralph Hursty. Richard Peale wills those glittering gold teeth to Fred Wilson who shoulcl learn not to try to catch a shot-nut in his mouth as if he were catching peanuts. Gertrude Spi’ague wills some of her boy friends to Betty Bingle so that she may have an escort early for next year’s Junior Prom. Marjorie Peters wills her blond tresses and general good looks to