Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 13 W e skipped the next floor, for although I believe Alan would like to have seen Alice Andrew, Ruth Squires, and Gladys Bagley, who run a beauty salon. I’m afraid he would have been embarrassed, or at least bewildered, at the rigamarole women go through to be beautiful. The next floor was occupied by Madamoiselle’s, an exclusive hat shop, established by Helen Kayian. Harriett Eddy worked here and designed and modeled the hats. Alan said “hello” and dragged me off before 1 had a chance to try on that little hat that was in the window. Skipping two floors we got out of the elevator, and as I started to go through a door with this sign: “Do you want to be strong, and do you want muscles?”, Alan reared and asked if he looked that bad. I didn’t have time to answer, for out walked Louis Baker, owner of that enterprise, on his way to dinner. He asked if we wouldn’t like to join him, but we had much ground to cover so declined. Before going into another office on the same floor, Alan and I donned a pair of sun glasses. Alan was surprised and puzzled at first, but after we went inside, he understood, for there was Melvin Iverson, throwing together horrid colored dye combinations for those loud ties he manufactures. You’d be sur- prised how well he does, but confidentially his clients must be color-blind. About this time Alan was exhausted, so we stepped into a restaurant, managed by Alice Keating; Alice was so busy she didn’t have time to speak to us for more than a moment, but while there Madeline Polisson, who had just returned from India on a secret government mission, stopped to say “hello” and tell us what she could about her trip. She also mentioned that Ruth White had taken out papers to run for Mayor of Holbrook. Six flights down I showed Alan two broadcasting studios. In one was Barbara Smart, who had taken Harry James’ place after he went into the Army, and in the other was Claire Cote who now played the guitar in Phil Spitalny’s all-girl orchestra. On the first floor was a distinguished looking office with Adjutant General, Manager, Rent Collector, and Supervisor of Public Works on the door. After passing three most competent secretaries. Avis Atwood, Edith Bettencourt, and Connie Smith, we finally got in to see Richard Paul. He was extremely busy, so we didn’t stay long. Back on the street again we went around to the drugstore owned and managed by Mary Duggan and Marilyn Smith and had one of their world famed sundae-banana splits. Alan was amazed at the changes, and after talking awhile, he decided it was safer back in Canada.

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12 THE ECHO set the pigeon loose and follow the string; this might have worked, but some wildcat got hold of the pigeon, and Alan had been wandering around ever since, kept alive only by his out door knowledge acquired by being a Boy Scout. Arriving in Holbrook, he was quite amazed by the changes that had taken place. Marie Leitch, always a progressive girl, and influenced by the sights she saw in New York when the class went on our trip, persuaded her multi- billionaire husband to finance the construction of a skyscraper one storv higher than the Empire State Building. Of course this brought fame to Holbrook, and it had grown considerably. 1 asked Alan if he wouldn’t like to lour the building as most of our old classmates were employed there in some capacity or another. The door man, dressed in a most striking uniform, was none other llian Robert Anderson. You remember he entered the Navy before scliool finished and with his valiant work obtained so much gold braid that after the war he just couldn’t get used to being a civilian and no uniform. Alan was just about to speak when a taxi pulled up, driven by Margaret Sullivan. She also while in New York became infatuated with those Brooklyn-accented taxi drivers and so went back to pick up an accent as well as to learn the essentials of cab driving. Now she can say “Thoirty Third Street” with the best of them. Her passengers were Paul Benvie, Arnold Soule, and Russell Tilton, president, vice-president, and senior adviser respectively of the Holbrook, Soule Co. They are now doing a rushing business and were on their way to a rehearsal of the program they sponsor, “Helen Penwiper, Steeple Jack Girl,” starring Betty Hayden with Gloria Hagerty singing the catchy commercial. Richard Hadfield with his knowledge of electronics, radio, etc., was trying to contact Betty Hanney who used to star. We do hope he succeeds, for what would Holbrook be without Betty? Alan decided he’d like to start from the top and work down, so entering the elevator, run by Claire Haskins, who always liked to travel, and who does plenty of it here, we sped up to the top. Out on the platform was W ilfred Mackie watching the maneuvers of a Spitfire, and mumbling something about its being a “tin Lizzy.” Alan was just about to stand up for his favorite plane, not that it would have been much good, for you remember how Wilfred could argue, when a whir and a zoom were heard. It was the new P-139F designed by W ilfred and the test pilot none other than Colena MacLeod. Alan was speechless for the first time that I can remember. We remained just long enough for me to point out the estate where Dorothy Pawlowski now lived, and the hotel managed by Jackie Ford, Geanne Ellis, and Betty Houser. Of course I explained that the hotel was on the verge of closing, for Jackie and Geanne were married and Betty engaged; so if they couldn’t find anyone else to take over the job, that was the only alternative. Going down to the next floor, we visited the news department. William Clifford has taken over Walter Winchell’s and Lowell Thomas’s programs. He really does well, and his subtle predictions aren’t often wrong. While there some vital news came over the teletype. It seems as if Lawrence McGaughey had pitched a no-hit, no-run game, plus a home run in the ninth with the bases loaded; this clinched the world series for the Red Sox, now coached by Patricia Allen. In a different office was Blanche Been who took over Dorothy Thomp- son’s column.

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14 THE ECHO Class Gifts By Constance Smith Patricia Allen Here are some taps for Patty, To fit her dancing shoes. You’ve danced your way through Sumner, And now “Good Luck” to you. Robert Anderson Robert is a navy man Working hard for Lncle Sam. There’s many an address in this small hook To cheer him up, if he will look. Alice Andrew Alice is sure to be a success In the business world some day. To her we give this pencil To help her on her way. Avis Atwood To Avis who has so many rings. We wish to add another. Although it isn’t from a boy. It is from a Sumner brother. Gladys Bagley To Gladys we give this comb As a hairdresser she will be. ’Twill help her make the curls Perhaps for you and me. Louis Baker We give this dumb-bell to Louis Baker Who surely is a muscle-maker, And this he may need in his role Of working at the Avon Sole. Blanche Benn Blanche has many a letter to write Since her beau is so far away. Here’s a book of stamps to help you. Don’t use them all today. Paul Benvie To Paul we give this book of jokes. He really is supreme. And when he’s on the radio, W6 know he’ll make you scream. Edith Bettencourt To Edith whose man is away. We give this little sailor To take the place of him. Who she wishes now were a tailor. Ramona Card Here’s a paint brush for you to make The grandest pictures for art’s sake. Prizes you’ll win in a future day. Work like yours is sure to pay. William Clifford Billy is our tallest member. He reaches nearly to the sky. Here’s a brick for one step higher To see the stars, or we’ll know why. Claire Cote To Claire we give this little book So she will know just where to look When out in the world she wends her way And thinks of friends of yesterday. Mary Duggan A file for Mary, the sweet little lass. Who has piles of boyfriends all in mass So when she’s old and reminiscing. She’ll then look back to see whom she’s missing. Harriet Eddy To Harriet we give this little red pen So she can correspond with her service men. From the North, South, East, and West — Who knows, maybe England’s best. Geanne Ellis To Geanne we give a fountain pen So more letters she can write To keep the boys all happy When they are in the fight. Jacqueline Ford Jackie is so quiet; She has a lovely smile. Here’s some lipstick to keep it beautiful Though she travels many a mile. , Rnthard Hadfield To Richard we give this bell So when he’s coming, the girls may tell. For when he’s going to and fro. All the girls would like to know. Gloria Hagerty We have a singer among our midst, A Gloria by name. Here is a book of songs to use To help you rise to fame. Betty Hanney To Betty we give this gum To chew. It’s her idea of fun. We hope it isn’t used in school For this might break an office rule.