Hawthorne High School - Ursidae Yearbook (Hawthorne, NJ)

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Brittan and Iack Pearson, had collided. ln Walt's car were Bibby Dolson and Gerry Spangenberg. Iack was alone. Bibby cmd Gerry had scratches and were afraid of contracting lockjaw. lack and Walt, having had their front Seth knocked out, were quite embarrassed because they could do nothing ut isp. Thay offither, yelled Iack to the traffic cop CWarren Garrisonl. Can you pleathe find uth a dentitht and a doctor? No sooner said than done, said Warren. He pushed a little button and around the corner rushed a yellow roadster. A blond fthe dentistl and a tall fellow with a little black bag, fthe doctorl jumped out of the car. The blond was none other than Mia Snethlage, and the tall fellow was Tunis Decker. Some mechanics who were near, Ira Dodge, William Sackett, Robert Field- house, William Stohler, and Iulian Douma, helped pull the wrecks away. The girls were still feeling so badly that someone called an ambulance. In a few minutes a flock of nurses, El Galoppa, Ann Walker, Em Rushen, Ruth Pike, Edna Hoffman, Marie Ienike, Madge Kimble, Ann Metzdorf, and Rose Piccione arrived and took them to the hospital. While this was happening, Walt and lack were engaged in a verbal battle which almost approached a fist fight. Listen, you fellows, yelled the cop, You can tell that to the judge to- morrow! I'm not afraid of that bozo, Brittan, said lack. My lawyer, Ciliberti, will fix himl 'Oh yeah? -this from Walt. Listen, you, my lawyer, Iake Feldman, can outwit that guy anydayl Finally, when they moved on, Doug steered the car skilfully out of the traffic iam, and we continued on to the theatre. When we reached it the first one who struck our gaze was Gordon Hoffmann, in a doorman's uniform. He looked just like a Russian Duke. After helping us out of the car, he called our attention to Alice Stewart, who was arguing with the ushers, Ethel Bengel and Helen Cooper. Alice, when she saw us, was very surprised and glad. We invited her to join us. Iust then, a door to the right of us opened and out poured a stream of girls. To our surprise, we recognized Ett Hall, Frances Daroch, Laura Brown, Iessie Blake, Georgiana Andre, Lucille Stingle, Dot Elsenbrock, Martha Gunderman, Grace More, Helen George, Ruth Potter, Kay Sprich, Helen Wiley, and Ella Webb. Tunis Kievit, manager of the theatre, followed them. He explained that they were the office force, which took care of all requests for pictures of the actresses and actors. Alice and Tunis accompanied us, and we soon were comfortably settled in the best seats in the house. We began to look around and discovered some of our friends. Connie Van Haste and Mickey Muller, looking lovely as usual, were to our right. They smiled at us, and pointed out Gerry Iaarsma and Lillie Grossgebauer who were seated in the balcony. Near them were Lenore Sokat and Lorraine Smith. Right up in front of the theatre was lra Vanderzee, who had just returned from India where he was a missionary. It's certainly good to see so many old friends, isn't it? said Tunis. You know, that reminds me of something. We're building up an extensive advertis- ing staff of artists-and iust the other day, I hired some people we all know. Vic Weinrich, Carrie Wilkinson, Marion Winters, and Louise Baker. I'rn sure they'll be a big help to the business of this theatre. But here's Ethel Bengel with our programs. We opened them and the first thing we saw was a picture of Edie Mahnken on horseback! She was advertising riding habits. On the next page, another surprise was awaiting us. Iean De Silver, who was a model for Best and Co., was pictured in a gorgeous ermine wrap. Alice noticed a very charming poem at the top of the page-and it was written by lane Schoonmakerl Will wonders never cease? But now the lights dim, the curtain rises, and we gaze upon a wild and eerie scene on a heath in Scotland. Lightning flashes: thunder roars: and in 426i URSIDAE

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-'W - AN EVENING IN NEW YORK IN 1950 LADIES and Gentlemen: This is station WHHS broadcasting from the studios of the N. B .C. network in Radio City, New York. Tonight we are pleased to present for the first time on the air, Ted Stazeski and his orchestra, starring Pete Verberckmoes in Hold that Tiger -Play Stazul After listening to Ted's marvelous melodies for fifteen minutes, all faint memories of Eddie Duchin, Glen Gray, Rubinoff, and Don Bester faded into oblivion. Suddenly the loud blast of an accordion interrupted our appreciation of music, and none other than Snake-Eye Lewerenz, the Wrangler from Okla- homa, strode in manfully, playing Mel Gi1l's latest song hit, Cowboys of the Prairie. Snake-Eye's pockets were bulging with U. S. Treasury Notes-the was Chief Engraver of the U. S. Currency Department last yearl. The announcer, who was Herb Toll, seemed quite perturbed after Lewerenz had gone off the air. We soon found out what was troubling him. Iimmy Wiley, national golf champ, who was to address us next, had not yet appeared. However, Toll as usual, was quite equal to the occasion and for one-half hour he entertained us with an impromptu talk on Mountain Climbing in the Watchung's. When he had finished speaking, he gave a review of the next day's radio programs. We have in the morning, said Herb, setting-up exercises under the supervision of Ieannette Famy and Al Grefe. At 8:00 A. M., we will hear a beauty talk by Eleanor Buis and Eleanor Duursema. At 8:30 A. M., Mary Zirpoli will deliver a lecture on how to talk over the telephone. At 9:00 A. M., Tracy O'Hara will speak on Sign Painting, Yesterday and Today. At 9:30 A. M., Miss Marjorie Bowman, editor of the New York Herald Tribune, will lecture on 'How to make your newspaper a success.' At 10:00 A. M., Marvin R. Pike and Dom D'Auria will give their daily sport talks and at 10:30 A. M. Larry Mahon will comment on current events. From 11:00 to 11:30 Peter Yago- dzinski, coach of Princeton's football team, will speak on athletics. From 11:30 to 12:00, George Maher will talk on bowling. From 12:00 to 12:30, Miss Doris Wright, internationally famous pianist, will give a recital. From 12:30 to 1:00, Edwin Vandenburg will lecture on psychology. And now, ladies and gentlemen, said Herb, I know that you are all waiting for this next part of our program. We are going to broadcast the fight between Henry CBoo Bool German, and Primo Carnera, Ir. This bout, as you know will decide the heavyweight championship of the world. - Sympathy welled up within us. Stay and see poor Primo murdered? Never! On our way out of the studio, we bumped headlong into Doug Moore and Al Meyers, who were vehemently arguing over whose yacht could go the faster. They appeared glad to see us old Hawthornites, and insisted on taking us to Macbeth in which Bill Meister and Charlotte Berry were appearing. We piled into a huge Cadillac and went whizzing over to Broadway. Doug called our attention to some orators who were standing on soap boxes waving their arms in a most peculiar manner. Huge crowds were surging around them. Who do you think they were? None other than George Harris and Fred Steins, lecturing on the merits of the great organization of chemists The Waiters. CPor further details, see either Mr. Van Stone or Secret Agent K-6.5 As we approached 42nd Street, we were caught in a traffic iam. A1 leaned out of the window to ask the driver of the big La Salle next to us what the trouble was. And who but George Grillo should put his head out of the window! Upon observing the occupants of other cars around us, we were surprised to recognize some of our old friends. Evie Curtis was driving a huge gray roadster. To our left was a 1935 Model T Ford with Cleo written all over it. Piled hap- hazardly in the front seat were Charlie Tanis and Reeder Butterfield. Perched on the running board were Dan Whitney and Howard Glover. The back seat was full of frying pans and straw hats. It appeared that the boys had just re- turned from their annual trip out to South Dakota. All of a sudden, the cars in front began to move, and we could see quite plainly what was happening. Two rival test drivers for General Motors, Walt URSIDAE 425P

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rush three witches dancing cmd gesticulating. Gray draperies fly madly. A wild voice cries: When shall we three meet again: in thunder, lightning, or in rain? The voice of that first witch--it sounds familiar! Can it be?-Yes, it isl- Ioan Thoms! In the following scenes Bill Meister was superb as Macbeth, as was Chauts Berry as Lady Macbeth. But in the third act, astonishment again reigned. Who should come prancing in as Hecate but Scotchy Robertson! When the play was over, we remained in our seats to watch the crowds go out. Why, there's Iake Van Reen, Lewie Weber, and Ernie Volts! And those gorgeous girls they're escorting-heiresses at that! Afterwards, we went back stage to congratulate the performers. Back there, we found our old school mates who had been in the audience, busily telling Bill, Chauts, Scotchy, and Ioan all the news of Hawthorne. Back at the high school Enid Killingsworth was history teacher, Ruth MacArthur was taking Miss Gloor's place, Ann Cantilina was art teacher, Betty Fles was sewing teacher, Marie Samenak was teaching gym, Elizabeth Riess was the German teacher. Alene Vanderwalle, who taught French, visited Dot Penney in the summer. Dot taught school in Hawaii. And would you believe it-Fritz Whelan had just accepted Walter Winchell's position in New York. Connie told us that the buses were still running from North Haledon every day. In the morning Harry Stanley and Ed Eichman drove, and in the after- noon Aaron Rosendale and Iohnny Ziegler took their turn. Everyone was very pleased to see and hear about everyone else, and we decided to go to the Hotel St. George to celebrate. As we approached the stage exit of the theatre, we heard someone snoring. lt was Casey Vander- vliet. He was sleeping soundly in an old chair tilted against the wall, evidently exhausted from contributing to the clamoring screeches from the previous performance. We didn't disturb him, but went on to the Hotel. When we arrived there, Lillian Van Treuren, who was hostess, took us to the dining room. While waiting for our dinner, we danced. The orchestra was excellent, but why shouldn't it be? Santina Tozzo was playing the piano and Henrietta Stuit, the violin. Doris Everett was chiming in with the sax. We saw the waiter bringing our dinner, so we went back to the table and seated ourselves. Well! said Bill, The fleet's in! Sure enough, there was Roger Williams of the U. S. Merchant Marine, hurrying toward us. Bill invited him to join us, and after he had made Roger comfortable, he went on reading his newspaper. Look! he said. Helen Colyer has just gone into partnership with the owner of Wonder Bread and Co.l-and Pauline Brandt has won one hundred blue ribbons for raising the best dogs in the United States. And here-Shirley Speirs has a dancing studio-and El Parliman runs a day nursery. What's this? Gwen Snifftner has a ranch out in Wyoming, and her foreman is Henry Visbeck! But look here-at this comic strip. lt's drawn by Adelaide Marsh and Lorraine Menzerl It seems that we are running into all of our old friends tonight, doesn't it? asked Ioan. But it's getting late, let's leave-besides, she groaned, my feet hurt. I think there is a Chiropodist across the street, Scotchy informed her. - We all went across the street and entered the store with her. Another sur- prise--Armond Vaughan was the chiropodist! While he fixed Ioan's feet, he talked with us. Say, he said, did you hear about that new air-line? lt's owned by Howard Wall and Bob Comstock. Stewart Kay, Frank Van Dok, and Bob Hoff- man run the planes and Eleanor Snyder and El Monley are hostesses. And then there's Iohn Cook, Franz Van Rossum, and Bill Brennan down in South America on some engineering feat. It certainly is a small world, isn't it? Yes, I thought on the way back to Hawthorne, it is a small world. -BETTY ACKERMAN. URSIDAE 427P