Hodgdon High School - Aurora Yearbook (Hodgdon, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1930 volume:

MISS HAZEL R. LOOKE Qeciicaiion This First 'tAurora we dedicate to Miss Looke, in appreciation of her three years of splendid service as Teacher of the Languages at H. H. S. A Real Teacher, A True Friend. EDITORIAL BOARD Madeline Herron, Geneva Adams, Frank Benn, Miss Looke, Thelma Turney, Doris Turney, Mae Rhoda, Lorna Merritt. Seatedg Dorothy London, Byron Britton, Inez Turney, Marietta Nason, John Oakes, Verna Benson. ....4g4Q35:,..... HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL -L L31 THE A UROR A Vol. 1 HODGDON, MAINE, JUNE, 1930 No. 1 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF llodgdon lligh School Ti 'l l lfilfil lfW' . l l?5 ' I l U l il '+ 'l il 'Pilf l' Q' if 'l l 1l 'T' Editor-in-Chief Assistants Business Manager Assistants Joke Editors Athletic Editors Class Editors 1930 1931 1932 Junior High Editorial Board Inez Turney Marietta Nason Thelma Turney John Oakes Byron Britton Frank Benn Evelyn Manuel Doris Turney Dorothy London Joseph Jenkins Verna Benson Ralph Herron Geneva Adams Madeline Herron Lorna Merritt Mae Rhoda J CGMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March Music invocation Salutatory ,........,A..,,.............................. Inez Tnrney Address to Undergraduates Marietta Nason Music Class History .,..,..........,., ,..Albert Nightingale Class Prophecy .........,,................ Byron Britton Essay, The Relation of Chemistry to the Enrichment of Life Verna Benson Music Class VV ill ,.,..,.............ii.....i.... ...........,. F rank Benn Presentation of Gifts .4.44.....,, Geneva Adams Oration ...,..,...4........4.............,,.......... Evelyn M annel Essay, KOH, the World's Greatest Waste ,.,,,.,.,,..,..,,....,..,........... Ralph Herron Valedictory ...,,...... ............ T helina Tnrney Class Ode ' 1 Presentatioi of Diplomas Snpt. D. Herman Carson Music Benediction HODGDON HIGH scHooL -1 L 5 1 :- ill--lil--lLil--AOL--In--All--IOL-llk4OM-l9--ll1--ll1--lll--4l1--4l--4l--lll--41A-4Ol--4L.Q--4-- 'll--i..l..il--ll!-Jkl-I' EDITORIALS I ? W l lf l Y Q '4f 7'? Q '4 '+ + '7 1 ? '? + '7'Q T Q ' SCHOOL SPIRIT VVhat does school spirit mean? It means just this 5, to stand behind your school no matter what happens. Any one who has school spirit does not say I don't care whether school keeps or notf, He says, This school shall succeed if I am in it because I'm going to stand behind it with my whole heart. I Those who partake in sports and the athletic part of High School must have school spiritg that is they should play for their school and not for themselves. It the game is lagging what brings it to life? School spirit Qthe cheering sectionj is the answer. Studies also need this power called school spirit behind them. If anyone works and gets his lessons and receives an honor part, is he not helping his school? This is a result of school spirit. True students, clean and honorable athletes are the ones who appreciate the value of school spirit. They always stand ready to help the sehoolin all of its ac- tivities. teacher They are respected by both and student. Let us, then, give three rousing cheers for Hodgdon High School Spirit, the kind of spirit that makes a school a success. IVI. N., '30, A SCHOOL IS VVHAT YOU MAKE IT At different times since I have begun to attend this school, people have asked my opinion of it. As it is a new school their questions usually take this form, Can one receive a good education at that school ? Invariably I answer in this way: Much depends on the pupil. Educations are not received, they must be obtained- and they are not to be obtained by merely attending an expensive institution. One must work for an education as he must work for every other thing worth while. IIe must strive for it, teachers cannot pound knowledge into someone who has not enough ambition to absorb it. It is true that our school does not rank first in equipment and number of courses, but these may be improved each year. Meanwhile we pupils can make it better in a definitely educational way by striv- ing to do our best and by co-operating with our teachers who, we know, are more than willing to help us. J. o., 31. QJVEQJVEQJVE QJEQJ8 GIVE 4 THE AURoRA -r L 6 1 4- HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE Now that we have accomplished our aim and have published our first edition of the AURORA we feel that we owe our heartiest thanks to those who have made this paper possible, our advertisers. We have tried to make this paper one in which they will not be disappointed, and we feel sure that they may well be proud to see their names in it. We look forward with anticipation to their hearty support for other editions. We likewise extend our thanks to all those who help us by subscribing for our paper. Although we are rather inexperi- enced in such things, we hope to gain skill by practice and 1nake each succeeding edition better than the last. We urge our subscribers to patronize our advertisers, and thus co-oporate with us. -IO--li--IL--i.L.i--4O--4l--lk..l.il--lO----h--ll----h..i--lll--4----h.l-- --hui-I Q LITERARY I. T., ,30. ?Y ? i 'Y Q 'i + 'Y Y 1P + i ? ? 'P 1 '7 7'iT I l 7? Y Q l l ' HAPTER THE CLOUDS, THE SUNSHINE QVALEDICTORYD Let me picture to you this evening a traveler standing in the opening of a mountain cave where he has been forced to seek shelter from the storm that is raging outside. Frequent flashes of light- ning show angry looking black thunder- clouds rolling rapidly across the sky, the noise of the thunder and the roar of the rushing waters echo far within the hollow cavern. These give a weird and awe in- spiring effect to the whole scene. All night long the mystic forces of nature continue their action and the trav- eler, much against his wishes, is forced to remain in the cave all night. VVhen at last the day is dawning and he steps to the opening of the cave, ready to continue his journey, he sees that the clouds are ust rolling away and the glori- ous sun is pouring its radiant light over the mountainside and valley. All is calm and quiet now except the stream that rushes over the rocks and rills to the valley below. As he looks over the solemn beauty and grandeur of the place he is filled with awe and is truly thankful for the storm which caused his delay and thus permitted him to view the beauties of a mountain region after the storm. He is also thankful for the lesson nature has taught him, and, as he continues his journey he ponders over ' HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL 1 4' -r I this lessonwafter the clouds, the sunshine. Can we not apply this lesson to the school of life? VVhat do we consider as clouds in our life? Does obedience to our parents seem easy for all of us or do we consider some of the restrictions placed upon us as clouds? Do school tasks not burden us at times and weigh heavily upon our minds like clouds of oppression? Do we not often feel that we are misunderstood? As we grow older, however, We learn to appreciate the values of parents and home. VV e also gain a certain amount of knowledge. VV e have a better understand- ing of life in general and we realize that rules are necessary for success in life. Now let us consider this subject from a different view point. Early in youth we learn that we cannot have everything we want. VVe also learn that self denial helps to form good character. If we learn to think of others and of how we can help them in our youth, we have less to learn when we enter the larger Fields of life. XYe also realize that we are much happier when we are serving others. Wfhen unforeseen obstacles arise and obstruct our pathway or when invisible powers are apparently combined to pre- vent us from carrying out plans that in our estimation, are important, we often fail to realize that all things work to- gether for good. Later we see that our plans, if carried out, would have resulted in disaster, and we rejoice that destiny or fate, call it what you may, took a hand in our affairs and saved the day for us. As fate changed the plans of the moun- tain traveler showing him the glories of a scene which he never forgot, so, if we learn to be content with our position in life and to consider our hardships and trials as testing places, if we are patient and strive to overcome these obstacles, fate may open to us new vistas of beauty and halJpiness-sunshine after clouds. As an example of one who met the test in spite of overwhelming odds against her l would use Fanny J. Crosby, the Writer of many of the hymns with which We are all familiar. She was blind, as most of you know, but did she complain and rebel at the misfortune which had befallen her? No! she spent her time in trying to be of service to others instead of pitying her- self and bewailing her sad lot. It is well known that, in spite of her great handicap she was very successful. Let us try, therefore, to follow her ex- cellent example, bear our burdens cheer- fully and be of service to others. And now comes the hardest task of all. Most things are more deeply sincere if they are simply said. We have come to the close of our high school associations with you whom we have co1ne to realize are our friends, and although graduation is always looked forward to with great joy. when the time actually arrives the feeling of joy is greatly lessened by the sadness of parting with teachers, school- mates and classmates. Superintendent and members of the School Board-To you we give our deep- est thanks for your co-operation and the support which you have given us during our four years in High School. We feel sure that you will be as helpful to the classes yet to come as you have been to us. Teachers-We cannot express in words how deeply appreciative we are for your guidance and many kindnesses. We can best express our appreciation by our con- tinued loyalty to the ideals which you have held before us. This We will ever strive to do and in future years may our records show our gratitude written by the '1-HE AURORA -r L 8 1 pen of time on character. Parents, Relatives and Friends-We can never repay you for the sacrifices which you have made in order that we might attend High School, and we hope that some day we will be able to show you that these sacrifices have not been made in vain. Schoolmates--Our associations with you have been pleasant and helpful. We sincerely hope that the friendships formed here will stand the test of time. And now, Classmates-We as the first class who have spent our four years at Hodgdon High School should endeavor to reflect the ideals which have been up- held here. Tonight as we are about to embark on the great sea of life, having safely passed through our four short years in High School, we realize that our troubles and difficulties have not been as great as they seemed. We are better equipped and prepared to meet the prob- lems which will arise, we have attained the goal for which we were strivingg the clouds have passed away and the sun of success seems shining brightly upon us. May we not, however, be content to stop here but let us press on and endeavor to find the place in the world which is meant for us, earnestly striving to fill that place to the best of our ability. THELMA ELIZABETH TURNEY. THE SALUTATORY Members of the school board, teachers, parents, friends, and schoolmates, we cordially welcome you here tonight. We feel that we have much to thank each one of you for. If it had not been for you, it would never have been possible for us, to 1' make our way through High School. We are now entering the wider field of life. May we be better fitted to make our lives what they should be, because we have had the benefit of your influence and training. Members of the school board, to you we give many thanks. Teachers, we thank you for the great patience you have had these last four years. We may have seemed very ungrate- ful at times, but we appreciate all that you have done for us. Parents, you especially have made it possible that we might enjoy the benefits and privileges of a high school training. VVe thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May we be worthy of the sacri- fices you have made for us, and repay you by working hard and making good. Schoolmates, we have enjoyed your fel- lowship these past four years. Many times you have helped us out of difficulties and we wish you the best of success in the coming years. XVe consider you all, school board, teachers, parents, and schoolmates-all friends. As friends we welcome you. We feel that with your continued friendship we can climb the ladder of life, straight up until we reach the shining goal of success. Perhaps it would be well to stop for a moment and consider just what this suc- cess means. I wonder just how many think of success in terms of dollars and cents, stocks and bonds, fame, or some other material recompense. To me, success consists of two main issues. First, character. If, when a man gets old, he looks back over his life and hnds that he has so built his character that he has been able to help some one else along their life's journey he may feel that he has not lived in vain. L 'r What must we have to build a good character? Several things come to my mind. First, I think of kindness. If we expect our lives to be successful we must have regard for someone else besides our- selves, and not be afraid to put ourselves to some inconvenience to help someone in need. Kindness never harms one. It may seem sometimes that we do not get much thanks for what we do but we get a secret satisfaction that is worth more than all the vocal praise could possibly be worth. For example take Abraham Lin- coln. VVhen he saw a pig stuck in the mud he was unable to go on, conscience clear, until he found means to get it out upon solid ground again. His inborn kindness makes him dearer to the hearts of Amer- ican people than all of his executive skill. Next comes honesty. Honesty to one's fellow men and to oneself. If a person gets in the habit of not being strictly honest in everything, if he lets little things slip and thinks that they are of no ac- count, he will soon find that men do not trust him. But on the other hand, if he proves true in every test, he will be looked upon as one who will not fail even in small matters. He must also be honest with himself. If when he does something a bit out of the way, he lies to himself and does not pay attention to what his conscience tells him, he will soon not hesi- tate to do other things which would tend to weaken his character. Let us take heed of the story of George Wasliiiigton and the colt. He obeyed the dictates of his conscience in even this, a matter of seem- ingly so little consequence. His is a model for honesty. One of the foundations of character is reverence, reverence to man and to God. The fruits of such reverence are many. F rom reverence to God we get an appre- HODGDON HIGH scHooL l 9 l Qu ciation of the values of life, and a calm confidence in the Supreme Being which helps us over the troubled seas of life. To revere man, means to respect his laws, to respect our obligations to him as a brother. In short reverence to man is only a sense of deep responsibility on our part to always do our best, in things both great and small. Such reverence begets respect, honor, friendship, character. The road to character is not an easy one. There is no elevator to lessen the steepness of the way. We must plod on, day by day building our characters with each deed we perform, each word we speak, yes, and even each thought we think. It is a difficult task. How many fall by the wayside with the self-excusing phrase, What's the use ? The cement of all things worth building is perseverance. High ideals are but empty air castles if we have not the perseverance to pave our way to them. Many must have been the hours when only perseverance led Thomas Edison on. VVhat have been the fruits of his unwillingness to give up? The electric lamp which illuminates the world, the phonograph which binds us to- gether by sound, the whole world over. To be a real success, one must have built a strong and fine character. But the coin of success is the golden nugget of friendship. Quantity cheapens the value of anything. Real friends are priceless, they are few. 'fLike diamonds they are, both precious and rare-false friends are like autumn leaves, found everywhere. Can we find a better example of success than Helen Keller? I think not. Kind and reverent she has won her way, though blind, through perseverance, to the pin- nacle of success. She possesses the respect, admiration and love of the world. Her purse of success is filled with real friends. THE AURORA -1 I 10 I 4' A success in spite of overwhelming diffi- culties, her lot makes us feel that our trials are small. Success is something that we have to strive for. No one can give it to us. We build our character and make our friends every day. George Richardson has put my thought into words better than I am able in his poem 'joy of Living. JOY OF LIVING Life is what you make it- It's useless to complain. If you miss the blessings, You've just yourself to blame. The world is full of pleasure So give up strife and care. Enjoy the things God gave you. They are scattered everywhere. There's a lot of joy in living, If you'll only find the way. It comes by helping others whose Lives are dull and gray. Handing out a little aid when one must cross a ford Oft' brings a satisfaction, Which is its own reward. 1 Look around for someone A trifle out of gear. Show them you're unseliish, y Let them know you're near. It may be they are troubled, And need a friend's advice, Or the smile which you can give them At a very little price. This job of scattering sunshine, May never get you fameg But it brings a heap of pleasure To those who play the game. At least you'll sense the joy of Having done your share In lifting someone's burden And ridding them of care. INEz TURNEY. ADDRESS TO UN DERGRADUATES Members of the Junior Class: In be- half of the seniors who are soon to set sail on the sea of life, I offer you praise and congratulations, for you are about to be promoted to the position for which you have so eagerly strived these last three years. This is an honor. It is also a re- sponsibility which should be accepted by you as a torch thrown to you from the Class of 1930, a torch to be carried on with courage and steadfastness through all difficulties. We leave the underclass- men under your guidance, and hope that you will try to give 'them help when they ask you. Members of the underclasses: After much thought and consideration, we have decided to leave you under the leadership and guidance of those who shall take our places in the future. We have every con- fidence that they will guide and direct you as we have endeavored to do to the best of our ability. We hope that you may take their advice in a kindly way. Schoolmates all: We find that school life is not all pleasure and sports. There are studies which must be mixed in with these and there are many difficulties. Often, we as seniors, have been nearly ready to give up. We thought that the goal was hardly worth the effort. Now, how- ever, we understand that most of these difficulties were things which made us better able to meet the obstacles which will loom up in our future. Now the tasks of High School are finished and We have conquered. The goal which we have now attained, repays us in full, for all of our efforts. I hope that each one of you, my school- mates, may meet few difficulties. But HoDGDoN HIGH scHooL -r L 11 1 1- when you encounter them, overcome them by earnest effort. High School is a place of sports and studies. Through these we build our char- acter and form the habits which go with us through the rest of our lives. Through sports we may learn how to mingle with our fellow men. A clean athlete is always an outstanding character in any school. An honest student always commands uni- versal respect. Some of the lower classmen may ask, VVhy do I go to High School anywayu? This question is often heard among stu- dents. A president of a college, who has held this position for eleven years says, Go, because it will do for you in four years what no other experience can do. It will build your character, and fit you for life. Why should we build character? When a subject is discussed in these modern days, it always seems to lead to the ques- tion, Will this position pay me in money ? Another important question, which is not asked so often isg Will it pay me spiritually ? Let us see if a good character will pay us anything. First, let us look at the material side of it. A good character wins us friends. How empty is a life devoid of human friendship. Character commands the re- spect of our fellowmen and when we have gained their respect, we may also acquire their friendship. A man with a character usually appre- ciates responsibility, which is one of the chief qualifications needed to hold a worthwhile position. Yes, it pays a man materially to build a good character. To be able to command re- spect, and to efficiently discharge respon- sibility means larger opportunities. A well built character is a good dollar and cent investment. Spiritually, character is a wonderful profit to us. A person of good character usually has a healthy body because he naturally re- frains from those diversions which might injure his physical strength and mental ability. Health is necessary in life to ob- tain a position, and to keep it. Without health the richest man is poor. Character makes us stronger mentally as well as physically, for a healthy body is usually ruled by a clear mind. A noble character grants to man self- confidence, assurance, and peace of mind. He has self-confidence because he is al- ways sure that he has done no wrong. He has assurance because his mind is clear and he can very readily make decisions. VV hen he goes to bed, he has a peaceful mind. He can quickly go to sleep. No worries or misgivings trouble his rest. We spend about one-third of our lives in sleep. Is it not important, then, that we have restful sleep? Character pays us in spiritual coin. A person with a clear mind is able to prop- erly appreciate music, and the beauties of nature. These are a part of our religion. A person whose mind is mixed up with petty thoughts is unable to drink in the things that are worthy of attainment. Most important is the fact that char- acter needs no advertising. People see it in our conduct. Our habits show our char- acter. Let us all, therefore, schoolmates, in- vest in character. We are sure of gaining something materially and spiritually. I now bid you farewell, Juniors, un- derclassmen, and schoolmates all. I leave you with the greatest confidence that you will hold the standard of Hodgdon High School high, and will keep it polished THE AURORA -r I 1 II '- from all blemishes. May you so keep it that when you step into the future, as we are now doing, you may be able to praise it and remember it with proud hearts, as do we, the class of 1930. If you lJrat'e trouble with a laugh, lf you do tasks by more than half, lf you afceouzjvlish things worthwhile, And meet all duties with a smile, lf you forget to frown and grieve, If otlzeris troubles, you relieve, If you are kind in every deed, Some day you surely will succeed. MARIETTA NASON. THE RELATION OF CHEMISTRY TO THE ENRICHMENT OF LIFE Man was brought into the world with nothing, and through years of struggle and toil has added little to it. As life is the transformation of matter and of energy, and since Chemistry is the science of transformation of matter, it is easily seen that chemistry is the key to health, livelihood and the enrichment of the lives of the future generation. Since health 'is the most important phase of life, let us consider what the chemist has done for us in that respect. He has anaylized food and stated their contents and value for the body. Thus the healthy and the unhealthy can secure the right diet needed in their bodies. The chemist has also found cures for many diseases that for many years before were believed to be incurable. He has sepa- rated from the habit forming drug the part which causes the immunity to pain, and thus producing the new substance 2 1 proeain, better than cocaine, for it has the same effect, without poison characteristic. He has purihed our foods and drinking water, and as a result has cut down the rate of contagious diseases. Today we may prepare foods by arti- fical fats, which are more healthy than lard. Crisco, one of these artificial fats is made by passing hydrogen gas through pure, refined cotton seed oil. There are many other household products, such as baking powder, baking soda, and oleo- margarine, made in chemistry labarato- ries, fiour is whitened by sulphur dioxide gas, and sugar is decolorized by bone black. The chemist has planned, for the home today an iceless refrigerator, which maintains the same temperature the year around. ' Let us now look into one of our modern living rooms. Is there anything in the room with which the chemist has not worked? There is not a thing, from the tiled ceiling to the covered floor that has not been brought to use by the chemist. Even the books in the bookcase have been brought to use by him. There is also another thing for which the women especially are thankful to the chemist-the production of artificial silk. The working girl of today, when seen on the street. is hardly known from the rich- est daughter in town. The silk which is called rayon is made from cellulose, a chemical substance which is claimed to be the first man-made fibre ever produced. And the only one form of textiles that may be produced that does not depend on crops or animal life. It is already superior to other silks, for the chemist has found a way to produce it at a very low price. Along with the artificial silk he has brought to use the modern dyes. These artificial colors are actually made by the HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL -if I 13 1 1- destructive distillation of soft coal, which produces tar, from which many gorgeous colors are made. Let us now consider the importance Of a chemical substance. For example: sul- phuric acid. 'Wfhat would happen if the United States government should sud- denly Hnd itself without sulphuric acid? Our country would be in a worse state of affairs than in any Of the greatest panics known in history. For this is used directly Or indirectly in nearly every fm- ished product. NVithout this fertilizer, re- fined petroleum, preparation of all other acids, and manufacturing of all other hardware would be impossible. These are only a few of the things for the produc- tion Of which sulphuric acid is necessary. In fact, sulphuric acid is used in larger quanities than any other compound. Consider now for a moment the waste that would be going on in the world today if it were not for the chemist. Men made cotton but threw away the chemist now uses the seeds cloth from seeds. The for making washing powders, roofing tar, dye stuff, paints, soaps, feed for animals, yarns, ropes, carpets, writing paper, fer- tilizers, and oils. He has saved millions of dollars a year on this one product, which formerly went to waste. From coal he has used every ounce of possible good. Every gas and vapor is turned to use. Perfumes, aspirin, flavor- ings, tar, illuminating gas, fertilizers, and a great number of dyes, from which be- fore had been only a dirty fuel. We can now name no industry which the chemist has not, in some way, made better for the enrichment of life. Let us now turn to the pleasures which the chemist has made possible for us to enjoy. Think of the motion pictures, which form probably our greatest source Of amusements. At present he produces a Elm itself from cotton, nitric acid, and camphorg though to look at the finished product one can scarcely believe it. He has recently thought of bringing to use a type of a non-infiammable film made from cel- louse acetate. The cost of this which is rapidly being reduced is the only thing which has prevented its more common use. VVhy is it necessary to say 1nOre? All of these facts though they are merely an introduction to some of the more com- plicated parts of chemistry are sufficient to show us the important part chemistry plays in the advancement of life itself. VVhere would we have been today, if it were not for the chemist? VVe prob- ably would have been still living in the dark ages. But since he has appeared the great questions now are, what will be the next thing for the chemist to produce? XYhere will it all end? Even a century ago men of science refused to prophesy on this question. But now our highest hope is that they will work with the doctors so that they may achieve the present goal of medicine, as to find a cure for such diseases as tuberculosis, and cancer. In the past and at present chemistry stands leader of all sciences which make for the enrichment of life. Who can fore- tell the future? YIERNA BENSON. PROPI-IECY One day, many years after I had grad- uated from Hodgdon, while I was inves- tigating a strange case, I came across an ancient copy Of the AURORA. What could have become of all my Old classmates, THE AURORA -it I: 14 1 1- members of the class of 1930? As a strange feeling came over me, I saw, as in a mist, the letters fall from the pages of the book to the table before me. Guided by an unknown power I picked up the letters and placed them again in the old AURORA. I watched, spell- bound, the letters grow into words. Frank Benn, from Hodgdon. Frank went to the University of Maine, special- izing in agriculture. He returned from Maine to take up his fatheris business. He is now on the farm doing successful work with the help of his several sons. I waited. Nothing 'more came. Then letters again dropped to the table. News! Extra! Miss Geneva Adams, first woman senator from Maine moves Congress to immediate action on farm re- lief. Solution to the farm problem which has hung fire for many years, seems cer- tain. In a speech which was heard by millions, Miss Adams stated with unusual clarity, the principles upon which agricul- ture reform must be founded. Nothing more, the letters slipped silent- ly to the table, and I was left to ponder, Geneva a politician. Well, well. Not even marriage has deterred Verna from her determination to set up a first- class school. She is the head of a most successful private school for girls in the West. She places great emphasis in the training and culture of nightingales. Marietta Nason. After several years of complete lack of information as to her whereabouts we find her the private sec- retary for the mayor of New York. There are rumors of her taking over that posi- tion in a few months. After years of preparation in normal school, universities and finally under masters in Rome, Thelma Turney has returned to Hodgdon, to take charge of the Hne new Latin Department there. From Paris to Houlton in ten hours. That is the record of Albert Nightingale, who is now chief pilot of the mail Heet of airplanes running from Hodgdon, Maine, to Paris. When the mist had cleared a bit 1ny trembling fingers spelled out the name Inez Turney. Entering a hospital in Port- land she trained for a nurse. She gradu- ated from the hospital and for so1ne time practiced her profession in that city. She later left Portland and is now matron of the New York Hospital of Radiotherapy. Evelyn Manuel is famous for her sing- ing and dancing pictures. She can still make real love scenes though she has a diHerent partner than he way back at Hodgdon. Slowly the name Ralph Herron grew upon the page. Fish is star catcher for the Yankees. It is his seventh year with them and they have held the pennant for four of the seven years just past. The letters moved no more. The story was complete. Slowly the mist drifted away and I again was looking at the old copy of the AURORA. Nearly all that night I sat and mused over the lives of my former classmates. Each one was doing his bit, something good, something useful, something for which the class of '30 might well be proud. BYRON BRITTON, '30. AGRICULTURAL PROBLEM OF THE UNITED STATES Probably the most serious domestic problem since the last war has been the The one conspicuous exception to the distress of our agricultural population. HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL -x I 15 J '- general prosperity during the Coolidge administration was the condition of the farmer. He had grown poorer while the rest of the country was growing richer. In the five year period 1922-1927, it was estimated that over 1,000,000 people had left the farms for the city and that the value of farm property had decreased from 379,000,000,000 to 359,000,000,000. Wliile the government guaranteed the railroads an income of 6W, made the manufacturer safe by tariff, and protected the laborer by immigration laws, the farmer, who made up 2273 of the popula- tion, received less than SW on his capital and held less than 10? of the money. His income was estimated at 3800 a year, that of the teacher 31300 g that of the govern- ment employee 31650g and that of the preacher 31675. These are all poorly paid professions. In 1928, although the American people paid 322,500,000,000 for 17 food prod- ucts, the farmer received only 173 of this amount. The remaining 273 went to the middlemen. VV hat, we wonder, is the cause of this condition? Looking back to the time of the war, we find government officials en- couraging farmers to plant large crops. They guaranteed 32.20 a bushel for wheat and the price of potatoes was high. They claimed that over-production was impos- sible, since there would be a hungry Europeu to feed after the war. The guar- antee on wheat prices stopped with the war. Europe was hungry, she was also impoverished. VVhile our tariff discour- aged her from buying in the American market, it enabled the manufacturer to maintain prices for shoes, clothing and farm machinery much higher than the pre-war levels. The price of wheat dropped from 32.14 in 1920 to 93 cents 1 in 1922g that of corn from 31.25 to 86 cents, that of hogs from 314 a cwt. to 37.80, and that potatoes from 311-310 in 1919 to from 34 to 50 cents in 1920. The actual cost of raising grain and pota- toes was larger than the selling price in 1922. Taxes steadily increased while prices of farm machinery were kept high by tariff. The demand for food was strict- ly limited by population, and little could be gained by high-pressure salesmanship and alluring advertisement. In 1921, one hundred Representatives and Senators of both parties from the agricultural states appeared in Congress, and in the mid-term election of the next year they cut the Republican majority from 68 to 14 in the House, thus securing something like a balance of power. That Congress passed several measures for farm relief-acts to prevent future specu- lating in the grain supply, to protect the dairymen from adulterated milk, to legalize cooperative agricultural societies, and to assure the farmer fair treatment at the hands of the agents of the stock- yards and the packing houses. ln 1922, thru the revived War Finance Cooperation, the government appropri- ated 3433,000,000 for the exportation of agricultural products, and the credit of the Federal Land Bank was extended to farmers who wished to borrow on the security of their livestock and their crops on the way to market. These measures were by no means satisfactory to the farmers. They demanded the creation of a National Agricultural Export Company, with a capital of 3200,000,000, authorized to buy up surplus farm products and sell them abroad for what they would bring, while the tariff would be high enough to prevent re-importation. This, the Mc- Nary-Haugen Bill, was vetoed in Febru- THE AURORA -r I 16 1 1- ary, 1927. Coolidge did not think the law was sound and workable. A second McNary-Haugen Bill was passed in Congress in the spring of 1928. This bill required the government to pur- chase the surplus grain, cotton and to- bacco. This would have given the farmers a chance to sell within the country, thus getting the beneht of the 42 cent tariff. As this plan would still make the govern- ment a farmerf' it was vetoed in May, 1928. Up to the present time, the only effec- tive and lasting farm cooperation in America is the California Fruit Company. In contrast to this we find our many well- organized manufacturing companies-for example, the General Motors Automobile Company. ln an organization of this kind, the beneficial acts are backed by every member. Un the contrary, when one farmer decides to better conditions by raising half his usual number of acreage of grain, potatoes, tobacco, another farm- er thinks he can make more by doubling his acreage. A Farm Board has recently been or- ganized in Wlashington, having at its com- mand Five billion dollars to use for farm relief. The western states have already been much aided, and it seems now that with the cooperation of farm and govern- ment, better times for the farmer are coming. EVELYN MANUEL. ,L 'r HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL I 17 l t--ak P-2.114-49 -Ll- 4--lk HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL fl ' 'vi' l l l fifiifilf U l 1l '4fi7'Qv 'i TT 15' I Ti' I I F Qf l ' GENEVA ADAMS SlcinnyH Basketball 2, 3, 45 Basketball H twiceg Junior Prize Exhibition5 Class Play 2, 3, 45 Editorial Board 45 Class Secretary 25 Presentation of Gifts. Always smiling, and just plain happy? That's Geneva. A willing helper on the team or in the school. We'll miss you, Geneva. Here's to your success. FRANK BENN Sloppy Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball H four tiinesg Class Play 35 Manager Basketball 35 President A. A. 15 Vice-President A. A. 35 Treasurer A. A. 25 Class Vice-President 25 Class Treasurer 3, 45 Sophomore Prize Declamationg Junior Prize Exhibitiong Winter Track 2, 35 Baseball 35 Manager Baseball 35 Editorial Board 45 Class Will. Frank has always been our candy man. His gift of Gab has saved us many dreaded periods in Math. Review. Good Luck. THE AURORA -t l18J- 4- VERNA BENSON Verna Basketball 2, 3, 43 Basketball H three times3 Man- ager Basketball 43 Freshman R63,dll1gQ Sophomore Declamation3 Junior Exhibition3 Class Treasurer 13 Class Secretary 3g Secretary A. A. 13 Class Play 3, 43 Editorial Board 43 Class Essay. Verna has proved a good friend to all who know her and has been a Willing helper in any activity in which she has taken part during the four years she has been with us. We wish you the best of success in your career as a teacher, Verna. BYRON BRITTON Britton Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball H four times3 Man- ager Basketball 43 Class President 13 President A. A. 2, 33 Vice-President A. A. 43 Freshman Reading3 Sophomore Declamationg Junior Exhibition3 Winter Carnival 33 Baseball 33 Class Play 3, 43 Baseball 43 Class Will 33 Editorial Board 43 Stage Manager of Play 33 Class Prophecy 43 Class Marshal 4. Byron is the business manager of our class. He has :1 jolly disposition and is liked by all who know him. Best 0' luck, Byron. RALPH HERRON Fish Ricker Classical Institute 1, 2, 33 Basketball 3, 43 Basketball H twice3 President A. A. 43 Captain Basketball 43 Class Play 43 Editorial Board 43 Class Essay. His nickname is Fish, but there's nothing fishy about his basketball playing. His favorite occupation is sleeping, but we believe that someday he will wake up and accomplish great things. EVELYN MANUEL Jerry Bridgewater Academy 23 Class Vice-President 43 A. A. Play 43 Presentation of Gifts 33 Oration. Evelyn is an accomplished singer3 she has been a great help in our social activities. Evelyn, we hope to see and hear you in the movies sometime. Keep singinl 3 HODGDON HIGH SCHOOL -at I 19 1 1- ALBERT NIGHTINGALE Sptdcr'l Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball H four times5 Sophomore Declaniationg Class President 35 Captain Basketball 35 Editorial Board 45 Class History. Albert is smart without half trying to be. He is always smiling and always cutting up but never is caught. We hope he succeeds as well in other things. MARIETTA NASON Mretie Sophomore Declamationg Junior Exhibitiong Class Play 2, 35 Class Secretary 15 Class Vice-President 35 Editorial Board 45 Address to Undergraduates. Marietta has been a shining light to our class. She has proved to us that she possesses knowledge and ability. We know that she is bound to win. INEZ TURNEY Pass Sophomore Declamationg Cheer Leader 2, 35 Vice- President 25 Class History 35 Class Play 25 Class Secretary 43 Editor-in-chief 45 Salutatory. A student of ability is Inez. Her persistence will serve her well in her chosen occupation as a nurse. Patience with patients, and don't show partiality. Success to you, Inez. THELMA TURNEY Ted Basketball 2, 3, 45 Basketball H three times5 Man- ager Basketball 2, 35 Capt. Basketball 45 Class Presi- dent 45 Freshman Readingg Sophomore Declamationg Class Play 35 Manager Play 3, 45 A. A. Treasurer 3, 43 A. A. Secretary 4g A. A. Play 45 Editorial Board 45 Valedictory. Thelma has proven that one can excel both in sports and studies. She is a leader in both. An old maid schoolmarm ?? We wonder. Success is yours, Thelma. We're proud of your record. THE AURORA I 20 I CLASS OF '30 Thelma Turney tall and fair With laughing eyes and dark brown hair In lessons can be very good, Oh! how we wish we all could. Byron Britton, one darling boy- Very short and slender- Be careful not to use harsh words, His heart is very tender. The next we have on list today Is Verna Benson, bright and gay, Over her lessons she seldom frets, But sometimes very mad she gets. Bobbie Jenkins, the stalwart man, Has the strength of Abraham, His fair complexion and wavy hair, Make him a speci-MAN most rare. Evelyn Manuel, short and sweet, In her appearance is trim and neat. She has a voice both soft and clear, Which students always love to hear. Frank Benn with his delicate laugh Is commonly called the Senior calf,,' But a very dignified Senior is he When he really and truly wants to be. 'tMretie Nason, our little girl, With hair that CANNOT be made to curl, Has broken the heart of many a ladg This we can prove, yet she's not sad. Albert Nightingale, slim and straight Is happy-go-lucky, and always late. He's very clever and sly in his ways, But he'll get caught one of these days. Inez Turney, with her brilliant smile, Which she never loses all the while, Sends cheer to many a dreary heart. Oh! with her t'will be hard to part. Ralph Herron, whom we nickname Fish Always, always gets his wish, He is a star in basketball, Because he is so strong and tall. Geneva Adams, last-not least- Over her studies likes to feast. Look out, Geneva, or some drear day, You'll know more'n we do-sad to say. E. C., '33. HODGDON HIGH scHooL -:L L 21 J , Senior Statistics Nam C Favorite Expression Pastime Geneva Adams Frank Benn 'Verna Benson Britton Herron Evelyn Manuel Marietta Nason Albert Nightingale Byron Ralph 011, Gee! Get out, Freshman Well, Hotdog lt's just too bad it it ! I ! ! Oh, baby By the little Lord Harry By Holy Smoke XVriting letters Talking to Freshman girls VVaiting for the Chevrolet Playing Rook Telling Thelma stories Trying to flirt Fighting with Byron Studying Latin Inez Turney Oh, You think so? Studying Thelma Turney Atta-kid Laughing Nickname Favorite Song Wfmts to be Initials Skinny Sam Nothing in particular Gad About Sl0DDY Polly A farmer tand grow Few Brains Turnipsl Verna The Nightingale kept Jlarrierl Vamping Boys me awake 'til Dawn Britton Louise A man Busy Body Fish Show me the way to VVell Educated Rather Hamless go 'ome Jerry Bobby Shatto's gone to A member of the 3F Ever Mourning sea . Club Mretie Pal of my Dreams A Craig Mighty Nervous Spider Arlene 'Most anything Always Naughty Puss Little Pal A Chauffeur Innocent Tot Ted Among My Souvenirs A school marm Time 'll Tell -..1gQ?p.-...,-. THE AURORA -it L 22 1 4- CTES '5'il l i?'7i'il l 4f lf'i lfil f .f . ? '. l O il lf V i l ?'?f l 'iY? SENIOR CLASS Class Officers: President ..,.,.,,......,,, ......,.,..., T hclma Turney Vice-President ....... ......... E uelyn Manuel Secretary ........... ......,,, I nee Tnrney Treasurer .,,,, .,,,,,.... F rank Benn Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Yellow Rose Class Motto: Post Nublla, Sol The Cast for the Senior Play, The Adven- tures of Grandpa, is as follows: Montgomery Ray ..,......,,,,.......,,.,..,,, Joseph Jenkins Otis Hammerhead fGrandpaJ, Ralph Herron Ollicer McCormick .... .,...........,,.........,.......,. J ohn Oakes Tod Hunter ,..,....,,,,,, ........... B yron Britton Lucy Hunter ........ ........,.... V erna Benson Marie Ribeau .,,,,.........,,,.............t,................ Hazel Looke Mrs. Pansy Hopscotch ............ Madeline Herron Dorothy May ,....,.........................t..........,..,. Doris Tnrney Kloompy .........., ,,....,,,. G eneva Aclams Commencement Parts are as Followsi Valedictory .............,....,,,....,........,.,........ Thelma Turney Salutatory ,.............,.,.........,,...........,..,...,............ Inez Turney Address to Undergraduates, Marietta Nason Oration ...,...,,.....,,..........,.,.,.........,................... Evelyn Manuel History ,,....,,, ............ A lbert Nightingale Prophecy ...,,,,,. ,......,,.,,.... B yron Britton Will ,,,.,.,.........,., ...........,. F rank Benn Gifts , ,.,.... .,,....... G enepa Adams Essays ........ .,........,,. V erna Benson Ralph Herron JUNIOR CLASS The blunior Class is looking forward to the junior Prize lixhihition, which will he held the latter part of May. The juniors are all working hard on their regulings which ihxjv earefully selected xzfih the help of the f:11'ultQ.'. The l'g'ogr:un .girls :Ls lollorvs: The 'llezuzher wlzzm Taught the Governor lfrlzrin lializifn' M.Xlll'1l.lNl'I llli :I:oN The Bell Buoy Hzzelyaril Kipling lllcwls HoW,x1:n The Swan Songn Katherine Brooks ENA A. MULICAN Sheridan's Ride Thomas Rearl Llcox BIQNN Starove11 Helen C. Stevens Fiwlf: Jouxsox The Last Leaf 0. Henry DUlilJ'l'IIY LOXDON The New South Jolly E. Ouclcs Class Officers: President .........,,., .,...,.......,,,.... L eon Benn Vice-President ,........,..,......,,.,....., Madeline Herron Secretary and Treasurer ............ Ena McLean Class Flower: Red Carnation Class Colors: Red and Black HODGDON HIGH scHooL -r L 23 1 SOPHOMORE NOTES The Sophomore class held their first class meeting in September and chose the following officers: President ....................,..,.........rr............ Ruth Nightingale Viee-President .....,,,rr.... ..,..........,,,,.,,.., R nth Ingraham Secretary and Treasurer .................. Hope Alwarcl Social Committee ....,,.r.........,...,....... Joseph Jenkins Ruth Ingrahaon Hope Alward The Sophomore-Freshman Speaking Contest was held at the Town Hall, April the twenty-second. The platform of the Hall was decorated on the left with the sophomore class colors, old rose and sil- ver, on the right with the freshman class colors, purple and gold. The speakers of the evening were, Sophoniores: Ruth In- graham, lvlildred Merritt, Joseph jenkins, Ilope Alward, Lydia lngraham, and Ethel llwards. Freshmen: Cyril Quint, Eileen Rush, Doris Turney, Marion Merritt, Harry Merritt, and lllecta Corson. The Prizes were won as follows: Girls'-First fiiS2.5Oj Electa Corson, '33, Second Qi1Sl.00j Doris Turney, 233. Boys'-joseph Jenkins, ,3Z. It is estimated that the Sophomore Class will have in the Houlton Savings Bank at the end of this school year about 36300. Jtixion HIGH sCHooL There are twenty-two members in the Freshman Class. At the beginning of the year there were twenty-three. In the Junior High Room there are forty. The Freshmen held their first class meeting September 26, electing as officers Marion Merritt, President, Mae Rhoda, Vice-President, Cyril Quint, Secretary and Treasurer. The class colors are Pur- ple and Gold, the Motto is Strive and Succeedng the Flower, the Pansy. 4. The Freshman class had their first social November l, a Hallowe'en Party which was very successful, the class mak- ing a profit of 321.68 In the second class meeting the Fresh- man class decided that the yearly class dues should be 51.00. The Freshman-Sophomore Speaking Contest was held at the Town Hall, April 25, 1930. First, second, and third places went to the Freshmen girls, Electa Cor- son winning first prize, Doris Turney, second, and Marion Merritt, honourable mention. First Prize for the boys went to ,loseph Jenkins, a sophomore, while Cyril Quint took honourable mention for boys. Since there were only three boys in the contest it was decided not to give a second prize to them. The eighth grade will take the State lixaminations May l6, l93O. VVe all wish them success. OUR REPRIESICNTATIVE ABROAD Early in March, Bob Jenkins, a mem- ber of the Senior class set sail on board the yacht, Hardi Baiou for a cruise around the Mediterreanean. He stops at Gibraltar, Port Said, ports along the coast of Palestine, Constantinople, Venice, Rome and other points of interest. VVe have missed him much. His cheery smile, his never tiring willingness to be of service won him a place in our list of friends which can never be filled by any- one else. VV hat an experience! VVhat an oppor- tunity! VVhile we miss you yet we envy your good times. Good luck, old man. A pleasant trip and a safe return. VV e are proud of you, our represen- tative abroad? THE AURORA -if i241 4- ' . i+?ffi,,3.9,:b 1' WV q,,.v,g I E A A .v . 5 . j GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Coach Elsemoreg Geneva Adamsg Verna Bensong Electa Corson Marion Merrittg Hope Alwardg Thelma Turney, Capt.g Madeline Herron. HOD GD ON HIGH SCHOOL -t i251 4- BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Lewis Howardg Coach Elsemoreg Frank Benn Albert Nightingaleg Byron Brittong Ralph Herron, Capt.g Leon Benn THE AURORA -r I 26 1 1- V-- ---k.li--4E--lk.il--lh..il--ll---ll--lll--lll--lhi--41--ll--- I Tl-ILETICS fiv 'l 'QfiC 'lf l l lf l l l il l 0 l l l i l' l l l 4fil il l l iT'? 7'5. GTRLS' ATH LIETIC NOTES The Girls' basketball team was not very successful this year. Having lost three of their regular players last year, it left them only three regulars for the team. Ten games were played, all of them un- successful as far as the score went. How- ever, in many of the games our girls showed some good playing, and in all of the games showed line sportsmanship. Several games were very close. The following girls represented Hodg- don High School on the floor this year: Thelma Turney, Capt., Verna Benson, Mgr. Geneva Adams, Madeline Herron, Hope Alward, Marion ,Merritt, and Electa Corson. Two games were played with Patten, Island Falls, Sherman, and Vlfytopitlock, and one with Springfield, and Ricker Classical Institute. BOYSl BASKETBALL The boys' basketball team had a yery successful season. They won six games and lost nine. This was the first year a full schedule had been played. There was a very small squad out for basketball. The team made a good showing at the hrst of the season. They won four games out of the hrst six. From this time on the team was broken up due to sickness and loss of the regular centre. Capt. Fish'l Herron at right forward was high point man, doing some excellent shooting in every game. He was especi- ally strong on Hoor work. Manager Brit- ton at left forward played a fine game throughout the season. He is small but very quick, turn passing nicely and shoot- ing well. Frank Benn and Leon Benn made a good combination as guards, both doing very well on defensive work. Bob jenkins, our tall strong center left us in the height of the season. His good team work as well as his hearty smile was hard to lose. He always played a fast but clean game of basketball. Howard, Nightingale and Rhoda sub- stituted well, all doing good work on the floor. Both Howard and Nightingale played regular during the latter part of the season. Summary of games: Hodgdon 21 Vlfytopitlock Hodgdon 4 Vlfytopitlock Hodgdon 17 B. M. I. Hodgdon 29 E. M. I. Hodgdon 31 Milo HODGDON HIGH scHooL l 27 l -4 fl' Hoclgclon 33 Easton 23 Hoclgclon 18 Rielcer Reserves 31 lloclgrlon 18 lslancl Falls 41 l'lOflgflO11 40 Shernian 18 Horlgclon 36 Sherman 16 lloclgclon 28 Easton 44 Horlgclon 9 Merrill 34 Horlgclon 18 Beals 25 ,lloclgclon 24 Patten 26 Hoflgclon 15 Patten 24 4 p.. , f lg W J 5. l .J S13 VK l x li' I ll 4 :Ai e X 7 '- 5' ' 1' - 7 3 ,TTL 7 Q ke ' V V 1. 7 Y 7' Y I , I O l H,?,1,n or -W 4 - f 7 1 ,iv ' ,L,l?,Q.:- A-Y ' X 1' 'H I ' 7 l XXX Mil x i y N 1. 1 1 , v 1 Q W 151 llll I pf Um ml f , X 1, 1 xl M Xx XNN l f X - I7 N P 'N ek - X f sg ,- - 'iw ,Nl Xi X X - ix A S,-A , X X Mr. Corson Qin eighth grade geog- raphyj: Miss Alwarfl, what clo they raise in the Southern States similar to llork FW Rosie: lieans.'l Bliss l-ooke: Clfreshman lfnglishj l'Kliss Merritt, change the following sen- tenee to the passive voiee. 'The elephant got the better of the tiger and erashecl through the junglelfi Marion: The tiger got the better of the elephant and erashecl through the tiger. Mr. Elseinorez Are there more people with blue eyes than any other color be- cause their people before them hacl blue eyes ?'l Shirley Qseriouslyj: Dirln't 111Ol1liCyS have blue eyes ?l' if 44 Bliss Looke Qlinglish lllj : Hlliss lohnson. what clitl Sir Roger leave when he flied? Faye: He left the church, clicln't he 7' Hr. Everett QChe1nistryj Z Now 1 want you to watch the board very care- fully while l go through it againfl THE AURORA -:L I 23 I 4' Pk X if Miss Looke: CI.atin I after listening to Eileen make several wild guessesj uCer- tainly. Merle: But I don't see how that can be. Miss Looke: Do I have to tell you when I use sarcasm? Pk :if :sf - Mr. Elsemorc Qduring basketball prac- ticej: Play the back-boards, girls! I'lay the back-boards Y Doris after the coach's departure: INl1at does he mean, 'Play the dash- boards' ? J :sf :fc Pk Miss Looke: Mr. Rhoda, take the next sentence. Ervin: VVhen he appeared he was greeted by a shout of applesaucef' QCor- rect-W'hen he appeared he was greeted with a burst of applausepj Teacher keeps me after school VVhenever I am late. An' makes me write out poems, An' other things I hate. Hut all las' month, I noticed, He stayed too, he did. f just payin' up back debts, I s'pose, I-Ie made when just a kid. Oh, teachers ain't so terrible, VVhen you just stop to see, 'At they were, once upon a time, As bad as you 'n me. F.. wk is vs Mr. Everett in Chemistry, after vainly trying to get the word Aluminum - Miss London, what do you boil potatoes in ?,' Dorothy: Water.', VVanted : A man-Verna Benson. A little more height-Ellen Simpson. I.ots of excuses-Edna Stewart. More candy-Mr. Elsemore. Freckle Cream-Eleanor Stockford. Somebody's car to drive-jack Oakes. More Speed-Benn Brothers. A little fat-Laura Benson. Glasses?-Iva Sherman. A servant-Fish. :ff 14: Pk Can you Imagine: Evelyn not trying to Hirt? Vicky and Ena in a quarrel? Miss Looke good-natured in French III ? Albert equipped with a pencil? Geneva not laughing? The future Oakfesj forest? Marietta and Ellery not studying? Thelma not telling Fish stories? . Inez having a date? bi: :sf :if I think this old world sure would stop If Inez stopped advising. And cold would grow the staid old sun, If Lewis lost his knowledge. If Fish should get enough of sleep, And Faye should make a noise, NVhy, elephants would play with ants, just like a group of boys. Old Egypt,s kings to life would come, The Sphinx would sigh and sob, If Evelyn should ever stop Her speech about her Bob. Pk if as Mr. Everett fAncient Historyj : Miss Estabrook, why did men join the monas- teries ? I-Iildred: 'fVVell, some of them didnlt want to get married, and they were afraid if they didn't do something like that they would get married. 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JC T 1' list! i nu, 'HRX f JL ,,, 1' i A JL 1- JL -O! X 7 1- P -nw -as -as -za -ex -rs -:aw xx gz- I-ik Hill 851 ,HK ai? -its li? ,ik 851 451 'H' is S kGood Equipment Makes a Good Farmer Better V We handle John Deere Farm Machinery Tractors and Gas Engines Hoover Planters and Diggers also Williams' Oil-o-matic Burners Gasoline and Oil Tires and Tubes i James S4 Peabody Houlton Maine JL 1' 821 ,Ik lik X21 X21 821 1251 851 lik Aroostook Confectionery Company .lobbers of Candy of Quality Soda Fountain Supplies Store Equipment HOULTON 'X' H-ik 3? 1151 321 ik 'II' Fl? 'iff ik White' Ro BERRY at BENN . S S? Gl cerme Lotion Y SAI-E5 Alcohol 40? . An elegant preparation for the prevention and cure of - , ful i. chappedhandsandface, rough- SE VICE ness of the skin, sunburn, Auto Supplies Gas and Oil freckles, etc. For use after shaving it is unequaled. S. L. White Drug Co. Houlton Maine -38 -lk 48 ll lll vCk its 158 '38 'ik' lik L: -lk -ik ,ik 'HK -ik 'lk -lk 'lk 421 'Q SJ 1' 1' JL X. 'X' Ji. JL 'I' If COMPLIMENTS OF FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK HOULTON - MAINE .x. 1. 'r -r J1. J. 'I' JL JL 'I' T 1' 'lk 851 'HK ,ik X21 ik X21 -ik 88 Berry's Stove Store Furnaces -- Ranges -- Repairs Everything in the Stove and Heater Line Electric Refrigerators -- Oil Burners Washing Machines LEONARD P. BERRY SAMUEL BERRY 91321 -rx -ss xi- -tx -as -lk -::- -:sf -cs- LJ Ear ar the Compliments of Thomas 8x Carleton BARBER T Houlton Maine BILTMORE LUNCH The Home of That Real Banana Pie 19 Court St. Houlton W. J. Ormsby, Prop. rs 138 S8 118 -ik 'lk 48 vgik 'li' X8 6 W Q 'H' 'IF 'HK 'H' 'HK iii' 'U' il? 'lf' RK-SJ 'r 'r J. ac 'r 'ac J. .au 'ar 1' JL an 'Jr 1' COMPLIMENTS OF as. an 1' 'r Houlton Grange Store ar. ar. 'x' 1' .L as 'Jr ar .u. an 1' 'r 4342- sa- -zz-1 -:sf 4:-C -as -xx sz- sz- -1:-f 4 Y? - h 3 Smit E. Dow gg ATWATER KENT RADIOS 4 Radio Service and Battery Charging gf, Phone 468-R 4 44' 351 'H' 'IF 'H' 'HK 'HK 'IE' 33' 'H' Q SJ 'nr ? Compliments of Q ar. 1' .x. C. H, CTDONNELL , an , Dr, Mitchell T Chiropractor 9,9 .x. .x. 1' 'r Richards Block Houlton .L 'nr JL X F 135- 'IP 'lk lik 88 'Ik 88 Sk '58 'ik-G Le ilk 851 ilk 'H' 'II' -li' 2111. , -lk ilk -lk- qv 'K' Compliments of Taggett 8: Gartley .x. Q -ar Houlton Maine ac '42 1' -ss 42- -5- 42- -as -sk -is -is -cs- Jg J. 1' 'I' .ac 4 'r Baldwin-Doherty Company AL FERTILIZERS POTATOES YV Bangor Street Houlton .x. -:af -za -as xr -as -as -as -:sf -as 'r Crafts 8: Stevens JL J- T Compliments of T Barber Shop and Beauty Parlor Marcelle and Permanent Phone 142-M Houlton .x. Mrs. FRANK SINCOCK 1' 1' Millinery gg, JI. 'X' Houlton Maine 'K' gg JL X F-548 'lk 88 45- ik '58 'Ik lik 'Ii' lik G il If R8 iii- fl!-I ilk IN- ilk 'il' 31 'll' if Q Q! Headquafrters for Students' Clothes V NoRRviLLE A. REID Men's Clothing U HOULTONXJ inseulw www LMnQMm nS'Qf 1 QUR up-to-date courses of study and individ- ual instruction enable you to make your high school education pay dividends. V We have served the young peo- ple of Aroostook County for over a third of a century. O. A. HODGINS, Prin. Houlton Maine Houlton Maine 3 'H' 'lk 133- 'll' 'HK iff' 'li' 'H' Sk 1' G' A' Compliments of Means Independent GTOCETS, Alliance We are glad to be affiliated M67-le C,RideOMt with this great national or- ganization of thousands and thousands of inde- pendent grocers. We are WHOLESALE proud to be able to offer CONFECTIONERY you regularly the splendid values which the mass buy- . . mg power Ofthis mammoth Commission Merchant alliance makes possible. We are proud of our spick and HOULTON span I. G. A. Store. We are proud of your patron- age. Please call again. 'L HALLETT-MCKEEN CO. W 7' You van he sure HLA, llrumls are pure 1 lnd.Grocers'Alliance of America I F-,314 'HK 'KF 'lk 'lil 'HW 'H' 'US 88 G L.. gawk- -kk fu- sz- -ck 41- xi- -tk 42- -ti-.Q 1' 'nr 4 Congratulations to the students of Hodgclon High Schoolfor the 9,9 splendid ejfort shown in editing and publishing this frae school :F magazine Q ,C ofa ae. 7' 'r You will find at our store everything that you can Q possibly use in ready-tofwear and accessorics. Qur ? quality and prices guarantee satisfaction. Q QXQ Wlhile in town, make our store your headquarters QK8 g gi, Go W. Richards Co. Dept. Store ,E JA Houlton, Maine Telephone 259 'F ? g 351 'HK 'IF 'H' 251 3451 1521 'IPL JI? Q Q Your Grocers Carry 4 as Tingley's Mi1kfM aid Bread 4 Different from the rest :li COURT ST. HOULTQN '45 QSC? 'HK il? 33 -lk 351 'if' 'lk 'lf' 'HS-5 SL Compliments of 'iii 1' 5 NEW YORK JL C. B. ESTERS 4 T lVl6TCl1ClTllI TCLllOT Q COMPANY Cleaning and Pressing J. ? C. W. HARMQN, Age T HOULTON TeIs.232-2 790 Houlton Q J .x. 5-523 X3 'HK 'HK 'lf' 'ff' lf? 'ff' '23 iff' P l l JL 'A' M 'ik -ik ali' -iff -'lk ik 48 -ik 'ik 421 2 is 5 Water Street Phone 264-R WHEN buying a Musical Instrument remember that Victor Radios and Orthophonics are the best science can offer. Victor records are more dur- able than any other record on the market, and are re- corded by the world's greatest artists. We are Houlton's Exclusive Victor Dealers and offer you first class service on all Victor merchandise. Ask for Home Demonstration on Any Victor Instrument Tarbell Company HouLToN H. J. Tarbell, Pres. Ellis S. Perrigo, Mgr. Sk Il? 115-I 821 1221 ,ik 1351 821 421 -I2 Q YOU CANNOT CONTROL MISFORTUNE ......YOU CAN INSURE AGAINST lT...... AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE You can't always prevent accidents. What you can do is to protect your license to drive, your savings, your earnings, these you can absolutely protect by insurance. Without Insurance they may all be swept away by one accident. GEO. S. GENTLE CO. - GENERAL INSURANCE Murdock B. McKay Berlin H. Brown Masonic Bldg. Phone 400 Houlton xi- -as az- ss- -ex.. -za -as -as sz- gg 'I' Parker M. Ward, M. D. ,ye PURINGTONS Eye, Ear, Nose MeIl'S Wear and Throat Q 'r Dunn Furniture Block Houlton Maine ? Right on the Corner ri I A as -as -as az- -za -as -za -gf. -gg. .gg Bc -tk ss- ss- ,lk ik 41- -ck xr- -is sz-.Q 1' 1' .x. if 5 Houlton Savings Bank JL 1. x. HOULTON Organized February, 1872 J- an 'N' 'nr 4 The Oldest Bank in Aroostook County JC 'K' and the only Mutual Savings Bank J. 'I' ? If 1' Q N. Tompkins, Pres. S. Ernestine Davis, Asst. Treas. L. O. Ludwig, Sec'y. and Treas. L. O. Ludwig, Jr., 2nd Asst Treas. .u. 1. 4. .x. T -:sf 45- lik -ck -at-1 Sk -ek I-ik sz- 'ir Compliments of 'll' JL 'll' , fr Joseph D Agatt 4 In New Work for Ladies and Gents 'K QflfQ TAILOR MQ Q Dyeing - Cleaning - Pressing T 68 Main St. Phone 467-R Houlton 4:38 -ik st- -ik 22- u ,ik 42- ss- -ck 82-CI 1' Frank P. Berry 8z Co. ii' Houlton Compliments of .x. Paris Couturiers choose 1' A Carterys Underthings Potter, M. ---Lanvin--Talbot--Worth--- A and Regny--Premet 1- J' For sale only at our store F' W' Mann' M' D' or A L f th f ciff.l.f'....i STS? 4 Houlffm E. L. WATKINS co. . PORTLAND .sc is-as -as -as -as sa- -:ew sa- -as -sa-. L-me Q ik ik 83 ik 43 43 48 X? 48 38 Q 'K' 'X' L l:iAl-QHILLS f J, X. 7 T l'larding's Tongued and Grooved, extra thick Staves with Dovetail Plug Bottom will outwear, 2 to 1, any other Barrel in the County l J. 'K' JL 1- W. H. Harding St- w Hodgdon Maine ggxa- sz- -rx ss- sz- -:sf sz- -as -as 42- gg Q JL ii ZHEN George Washington was president, the citi- zens of Philadelphia gave a great ball in his honor. Ten thousand candles were used and they cost, at the present day reckoning, ten dollars an hour to burn. Today, with MAZADA LAMPS, to get the same amount of light would cost about ten cents an hour. And hovv Q much more conveniently. Electric light is the cheapest light humanity has ever JL had. And it is the only service that comes into your T home that is cheaper than it was ten years ago. gg V gg Houlton Water Company 3- -:sf xx- 41- ss- -ts -ek -rx 42- -nw ? The Boston Shoe Store .x. T A Good Place to Buy Reliable Footwear at Reasonable Prices JL or LOOK OVER OUR BARGAIN COUNTERS JC X F-W8 Sk ik ik 88 48 ' ik 48 48 ik 6 ik 88 ik 88 ik ik X8 ik 88 88 T S YOU CAN TALK ANYWHERE 'X .au IN THE UNITED STATES FROM YOUR TELEPHONE Aroostook Telephone and Telegraph Company X3 ik 88 88 88 X8 X8 X8 83 coMPLuv1ENTs OF A. M. Stackpole Company Willys Knight - Willys Six - Whippet Automobiles Willys Knight - Willys Six Trucks Kelly-Springfield Tires 12 Mechanic St. Houlton, Maine 83 88 88 ik ik Sk X8 ik 48 We Patronize our Advertisers Do You? .x. 7 .x. A N X8 ik 38 ik ik 88 Sk ik ik ik G L i Y i u g