Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO li Spirit of 1935: “They are working? in a circus; Jake as a Marker, and George as the bearded lady.” (laughed the spirit) “You should see Jake! He makes a wonderful barker, and George is a perfect lady! They both have wives. George is married to Louise Moran, and Jake is married to Dot Hooke, a trapeze artist. Sometimes Jake joins her in his act and then it is twice worth seeing, with two of Sumner’s memorable class.” Spirit of Sumner: “Quite a coincidence, four students in the same place.” Spirit of 1935: “Well, you know Irene Forges and Gardner Mills were work- ing together for four years. Mills was President of the United States of Amer- ica, a successful one at that. He ought to be, considering how many years he was in office in high school.” Spirit of Sumner: “I remember his term of office, but what was Irene to do with it?” Spirit of 1935: “As you probably remem- ber, she always dreamed of being secre- tary to the President, and her dreams did come true for four years. She was his secretary until the Democrats took charge. Then after that she told for- tunes at the Gypsy Tea Room in Boston. She hopes to return to politics with Mills at the next election.” Spirit of Sumner: “It pleases me to hear how many of that class have attained their goal. One instance I know of is that of Patricia Lyons, the Grace Moore of Sumner. She now runs Scott’s ama- teur program which takes place in Hol- brook Town Hall. If you ever saw her you would be amazed at the change. ' Instead of being little and dark, she is now very tall and a decided blond.” Spirit of 1935: “Remarkable. She always had a lovely voice. Did you hear how Helen Moran, who has been doubling for Mae West in Hollywood, has already gained for herself a reputation of her own as the most famous Burlesque Queen of Hostory. Spirit of Sumner: “Well, she always was shy, but you never can tell how people will turn out. I hope she will always be successful.” Spirit of 1935: “Have you heard. Spirit of Sumner, that Marie Welch is living on Park Avenue and has fourteen ser- vants, not including her husband, who made his money on a new invention for cookipg hot-dogs without touching them.” Spirit of Sumner: “Who is the lucky man?” Spirit of 1935: “It is none other than the big shot, Donald Brewster. I saw their mansion. Marie always had high ideals.” Spirit of Sumner: “I’m glad for her. By the way, what became of that flirtatious red-head Geraldine Sullivan? Did shg marry ' that Pdwers boy?” - Spirit of 1935: “I am happy to say that Geraldine and Paul were happily mar- ried. Ihey had two little Pauls and only one Geraldine. They really have enough money for a model T Ford.” Spirit of Sumner: “That makes me think, what ever became of the heart-breaker, Howard Helms?” Spirit of 1935: “Haven’t you heard? He married Sally Rand, and broke the hearts of many, but after he divorced her, he went oon the stage and became as great a crooner as Rudy Vallee.” Spirit of Sumner :“Did you ever hear what became of Edith Waters?” Spirit of 1935: “No, where did she ever go?” Spirit of Sumner: “Well, while my skele- ton friends and I were traveling through France we stumbled through some art galleries. While we taking in the won- derful masterpieces of some artists, we were recognized by a young artist. All she could say was ‘Dame Drummond, you certainly have changed.’ She in the course of the conversation, agreed with me that the good die young and was impudent enough to ask me if the other spirits were the remaining five in the club we used to have while attending Sumner. As we bade her adieu she handed me a beautiful masterpiece of the ‘veiled lady.’ She said it was to re- mind us of some of the parties we used to have at club meetings.” Spirit of 1935: “Speaking of foreign places, I wonder how long it will take Marie Scolamiero and het foreign cor- respondent to fall in love. Now their only problem is: Should he leave his country to come to her, or should she give in and go to him? Oh, well, the only way I can see to work it is to com- promise and meet half way.” Spirit of Sumner: “I hear that Phyllis MacPherson finally decided to -s ettle down up in the clouds with her Hing- ham aviator. They are getting along tine, and Sid Jr. goes for parachute air- ings instead of baby carriage strolls. By the way, what becames of that ath- letic red-head, Arthur Horte, in the class?” Spirit of 1935: “He became a famous landscape gardener. He does wonders with the estates of the rich and wealthy.” Spirit of Sumner: “He looked like the sort of fellow who would get along in the world.” Spirit of 1935: “Another man who became famous because of his high ambitions and stick-to-it-tiveness is Clayton Hook- er, one of the class musicians.- He is doubling for one of Guy Lombardo’s sax players.” Spirit of Sumner : )‘‘Speaking of ' artistic talent and artiste; what ' became of Heleii Koski, who Mre such loyelj? ' . l ictiires?”

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10 THE ECHO PROPHECY CLASS OF 1935 CHARACTERS: 1st Spirit Spirit of Sumner 2nd Spirit Spirit of 1935 TIME: Midnight, 1950. SETTING: Sumner High School. A small bare room with only a table and two chairs, one on each side of the table. A burning candle on the table is the only light in the room. Seated behind the table is a stately spirit bending over a large open book on the table. As he works, he enters items in the book with pen and ink. Presently the door swings back softly, and a secjDnd spirit floats in. The first spirit rises and waits until the other stands by the opposite chair. Before they take their seats, the new- comer addresses the fist spirit: “Hail, Spirit of Sumner!” “Hail, Spirit of 1935!” answers the other, nodding as he does so. (The , second spirit extracts a large book from his robes, puts it on the table, and both sit down. While the second spirit opens his book, the other talks softly.) “As you know, my fellow spirit, we are gathered here today to discuss the fate of that eminent and praiseworthy class which graduated from this famous school fifteen years ago. I always had a soft spot in my heart, which lies be- neath my happy haunting ground, for that Class of 1935! Ah! Here are the names.” (he runs his finger down the page, hurriedly stops, and turns again to his friend.) “What became of that small blond, who talked quite a bit, but had enough brains and personality to make up for it?” Spirit of 1935: “Yes, she was a bit talka- tive, but she has made her place in the world,” (laughing hollowly) “She is star reporter for the New York Sun. She certainly knows how to make ’em talk, and can she write an exciting tale. But, (moans the spirit slowly) “she’s going to get married.” (She looks to the other for sympathy.) Spirit of Sumner: “I am glad to hear that she is doing well, even if you can’t keep company with her any more. Then we have Helen Baker, the most gifted mu- sician among the Class of ’35. Spirit of 1935: “She is a great musician now, recognized by the world of music. I saw her playing in opera in Paris, when I was abroad.” Spirit of Sumner: “Do you remember Geraldine Behan?” Spirit of 1935: “Yes, and if you recall, she was the smartest in her class.” Spirit of Sumner: “Yes, I remember how she walked off with all the honors. Did she continue to work up in the world?” Spirit of 1935: “Certainly, she replaced Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor. She was so successful with labor strikes with her powers of speech that she be- came invaluable to te government. Spirit of Sumner: “I always knew she would succeed. Oh, by the way, what became of that small athletic girl, “Killer” Caspersen?” Spirit of 1935: “She now plays the lead in Western Pictures in Hollywood. You, of course, heard that she became noted for her splendid work in the last Olym- pics, and as she was also a sharpshoot- er, she was signed up for Westerns. She certainly makes a grand heroine.” Spirit of Sumner: “That is grand, but what ever became of the class clown, Robert Colburn?” Spirit of 1935: “His is the most amusing of all to me. Imagine a bright boy like Robert Colburn making a touchdown for Yale when the college he is attend- ing was playing them. He forgot which was his goal so decided to follow the advice of the man who remar ked “Go west, young man, go west.” As a result he made a touchdown for the other side.” Spirit o Sumner: “Too bad. Next on my list is that tall girl, Jean Drummond. Where is she now?” Spirit of Sumner: “Oh, you mean the best typist of Sumner during, the year of 1935. She is the first lady Captain of the Sea. It must run in the family, for her husband, “Red”, also is on the sea, and her brother too.” Spirit of Sumner: “I had a feeling that is what she would do. Jean is the kind that always does well what she begins so I imagine the first lady Captain of the Sea is successful.” Spirit of 1935: “She is.” Spirit of Sumner: “By the way, what be- came of dignified Marie Danos?” Spirit of 1935: “She is now acting as hostess at the Ritz Carlton in New York. She looks very beautiful in her gorgeous gown designed by her couturiere. She is extremely happy and carries out her work in a very pleasing business-like way.” Spirit of Sumner: “Splendid. What be- came of that boy, George Eldredge, who never seemed to care for work?” Spirit of 1935: “Oh, he’s still playing practical jokes when he isn’t in mara- thons. I will never understand why he enters those when he hates work, but does like to dance, I hear.” Spirit of Sumner: “Marathons are very tiring, so I hear. But what became of those two inseparable boys, Jake Hunt- ington and George George? You re- member the boy who loved to debate and the one with the brown twinkling eyes?”

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12 THE ECHO Spiii ' L of 1935: “She is also in Hollywood, is becoming’ quite famous for her cartoons of Hetty Boop. Se does this Horn her reflections in the mirror.” Spirit of Sumner: “Do you remember the brother and sister who graduated that year?” Spirit of 1935: “You mean the Lang’s. Kita and Albert? Albert became a very successful sheriff, and Rita is teaching French and Latin at Sumner while Miss Bartlett is vacationing at Miami. “ Spir.t of Sumner: “So they are still in Holbrook. Are there any others who have remained in Holbrook or Brook- ville? You know, I don’t get out much.” Sjiirit of 1935: “There is Lester Leonard, who after he graduated started a mod- ernistic truck farm specializing in big- ger and better vegetables. It has proved to be very successful, and he now has farms scattered throughout the East. It is rumored that he made his start from the return of a dime chain letter.” S])irit of Sumner: “That sounds as if he is doing well. But what became of Alma Mangott?” Spirit of 1935: “She is a trained nurse and aids all when they are in need of advice or care, and is extremely suc- cessful with all her patients.” Spirit of Sumner: “Have you seen any- thing of Bob McGaughey. Spirit of 1935: “Yes, he is now a famous racer. Just the other day he went over the finishing line with a bang, and he is now in Cole’s Sanatorium being treated for a broken back and fractured skull.” Spirit of Sumner: “That’s not such a happy ending even though he did win the race.” Spirit of 1935: “Oh, but this is only the second accident during his yeais ' f rac- ing, which is a wonderful reccrd. His old pal, Elmer Crandlemere, ps now re- covering from the attack of a panther which leaped from the brush while he was in Africa exploring.” Spirit of Sumner: “That is too bad, but one always meets the perils of jungle life when travelling in Africa and other un- civilized countries.” Spirit of 1935: “Elmer is used to such ac- cidents as he has lived for ten years in an African settlement. He is a well- known explorer and has captured many wild jungle beasts.” Spirit of Sumner: “Another one who went with McGaugh y and Crandlemere was Roy Smith. What became of him?” Spirit of 1935: “He just made a non-stop fight around the world. No one thought it could be done, but Junv certainly showed them it could. Although his trip was successful, he spent two months in a hospital on his return because of exhaustion and exposure.” Spirit of Sumner: “That’s wonderful. I hear that Ian Shipley has worked his way up in business and has become manager of all Woolworth’s 5 lO’s, and incidentally manager of Wool- worth’s daughter. Well, Ian, who would have thought it? He always was a hard working lad.” Spirit of 1935: “By the way, do you know whom I bumped into while hunting the other night?” Spirit of Sumner: “I can’t imagine. Possi- bly anyone.” Spirit of 1935: “Clifton Stetson, the woman hater of Sumner is now the pub- lisher of True Confession and Love Story Magazines. He has taken a great interest in subject matter that come in from stories of real life.” Spirit of Sumner: “Did you hear about Robert Welch going in for farming? He specializes in chickens. In order to give them plenty of water jie invented some way in which to distribute water through all parts of the yard by the use of his old Ford. Whether he pumps it from the back or f’ont is still a mystery to me.” Spirit of 1935: “Did you know that Fred- die Welsford went into the Senate and ae.»ted with Thayer for and against shorter school hours?” Spirit of Sumner: “No, who won out?” Spirit of 1935: “They compromised.” Spirit of Sumner: “Last, but n t least, we have Anthony Zarelli. Did Tony fol- low up his dancing? I remember how everyone envied his grace and rhythm.” Spirit of 1935: “Tony is now a famous adagio dancer. He co-stars with Carole Lombard in all the big musical produc- tions. He also does rumbas, tangos, and waltzes beautifully with various ac- tresses. George White is trying to get Zarelli to sign up, but as yet his efforts have been to no avail.” Spirit of Sumner: “It certainly has been a pleasure to listen and to inform each other with news of the Class of ’35. Thank you, fellow-spirit, and I hope we shall meet again sometime in the future years to hear more about the progress and success these students have at- tained. May the Class of 1935 con- tinue to carry out the work they have begun and all become geniuses.” Spirit of Sumner: “Farewell, Spirit of 1935.” Spirit of 1935: “Farewell, Spirit of Sum- ner.” (Ihe spirits rise, gather together their papers and books, and leave the stage by opposite doors.) THE END. Miss Richardson: “How many fingers have you?” W. Hamilton: “Ten.” Miss Richardson: “Well, if four were missing, what would you have then?” W. Hamilton: “No music lessons.”