Houlton High School - North Star Yearbook (Houlton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1940 volume:

IIIllllllIlllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIllllIIIIIIlllllllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GREEN S Featuring the Newest Fabrics in Easy Fitting Styles for Stuclents Auttmentic Styles for School, Play, or Business A Store Full of ' Nationally Advertised Lines for Men anct Women GREEN S Compliments of C. B. ESTERS MERCHANT TAILQR Dry Cleaning and Pressing Special Rates to Students lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllIIllIllllIIIIIllllIllIIllIIllIIllllIIIIlllllIllIIllIllllllllIllIllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllll I-Iomchuclc's Restaurant Home Cooking Uur Specialty Clvicleen Dinners Every Sunday ana' Holidays Very Reasonable Rates Main Street Houlton, M ,I.,m,,m,.,..mm.. uununnnnunmnumumuuunnn MISS EVELYN H. PFIARCE l.ih1'arian of Cary Library We, the Class of 1940, dedicate this issue of the North Star to Miss Evelyn H. Pearce in appreciation of her loyal support and unfailing interest as librarian of the Cary Public Library. THE NDDTH STAIQ HOULTON HIGH SCHOOL HOULTON, MAINE JUN E, 1940 Harold Hoskln Mildred Clark Athletics Edltor James Skehan Humor Editors Gwendolyn McGrew Robert Spalding Helen McCormick Marilyn Grant Barbara Roben Phyllis McCormack Laura Rossignol Gloria De Vine Walter Landry Gwendolyn McGrew Editorials Introduction to H. H. S. Class of 1940 Biographies Football 1939 Basketball Tennis Cross Country Track Baseball STAFF General Editors Keith Fortier Barbara Somerville Phyllis Anderson Alumnl Editors Marla Putnam Joyce Hovey Advertising Assistants Doris Niles Nancy Nevers Ruth Edwards Geraldine Kearney Evelyn Dow Thomas Dunphy Harlan Boynton Marjorie Stewart Faculty Supervisor Philip M. Marsh Lona Taggett Madeline Brewer Exchange Editor Jean Rhoda Buslness Manager Phyllis Drake Robert Spalding Phyllis Cyr Clifford Plourde Joyce Farrar Ruth Mooers Doris Brown Jessie Swlmm Vivian Varney CONTENTS 2 Junior Division Sports 20 5 Literary Department 22 7 Class of 1941 36 8 Classes of 1944-45 44 14 Class of 1943 45 15 Exchanges 45 17 Class ot 1942 46 18 Alumni 46 19 The Ink Well 48 19 Jokes 49 I NORTH STAR BOARD Front row: Anderson, Brewer, Somerville, Putnam, Hovey, McGrew. Second row: Drake, Taggett. Clark, Rhoda. Hoskiu, Skehan, Spalding. Fortier. Editorials THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION As graduation time draws near, we seniors begin to realize that this event talk- ed of by others-this event which has al- ways seemed to us like some hazy thing in the not-too-certain future-is now about to descend upon us. We sense a keen excite- tnent at the prospect of facing life: yet, there is a certain vague, nameless fear-a feeling of stepping off a high precipice. The future looms like a heavy black citr- tain. We have only to draw aside the cur- tain to see unfold before us the magnificent panorama of life. Ahead stretches a wide road. which now seems smooth and sunny. We realize that it must have rough spots. and overhead. concealed clouds: but we ven- ture forth, eager to start on the great, un- certain journey of life. Loving, sacrificing parents and patient teachers and friends have helped us to pre- pare for this journey: and if we have spent our time wisely. we should have no fear of the future. At graduation we shall feel sad at parting from friends and teachers. but glad to try our hand at life. We can make what we wish of our own lives. What will you make of yours? -M. E. C. ADVANCEMENT Are you a senior? Then you are going to graduate in June. I wonder if you have a feeling, becoming stronger as the time nears, that you cannot quite explain. Do you feel rather glad about this major point in your career? Think of your freshman year, when before you stretched the rather blank outlook of four long. hard years. You probably thought, If I ever become a senior and graduateffbut it was far in the future. Now. looking back, haven't you had gay and exciting times here in Houlton High School? Would you have missed them for anything in the world? You must consider at this time your en- trance lnto higher institutions of learning. of you must complete your actual Many school days here. No matter what you do, you are making important decisions. The principal difference is that one group will start its life's work a bit sooner than the other one. Remember, though, that your friends, made during your high school years, will remember you as you are ncw. Whether you have had a colorful career or not, you will later realize that these four years have been the happiest and fullest of your life to the present time. -L. D. T. COURTESY Courtesy is the most important word in our language. Recently, in a current mag- azine article, Eleanor Roosevelt defined courtesy as kindness and thoughtfulness toward our associate . That was a most logical meaning. Particularly the upper-classmen must re- call some fault or impollte little habit Madame Briggs corrected for them, either directly or indirectly. She once quoted in her quiet manner, A gentleman makes no noise . tMr. Marsh has told us that truly great lives are slmple.l Members of the basketball squads can probably tell you about Coach Wood's and Coach Peabody's reminding them what de- gree of conduct is expected while they are guests at an out-of-town school. How long do you think Mr. Smith would tolerate a boy on his football team who showed contempt for a referee's ruling? If we fully absorb the wise words on cour- tesy told to us by our teachers and coaches, we shall surely become the more ideal future citizens that our nation is striving to produce. -P. A. COMMENCEMENT-THEN WHAT? Within a few short weeks we who are now seniors will be passing down the halls of dear old I-loulton High for the last time as students. Commencement, so named be- cause it implied 'that those who passed through it were commencing a new life, will be over, and we will be left alone on the highway of life. Our teachers, who have been our friends and guides for the last four years, will be left behind. From now on we sit at the tiller of our ship of life and steer ourselves ever onward and upward as masters of our own fates. Some of us will be fortunate and will have the opportunity for furthering our educa- tions by attending institutions of higher learning. Those will indeed be in the lime- light, and much will be expected from them. Others will not be so fortunate in one sense of the word, but more fortunate in an- other sense. They will have an opportunity to get out into the world and earn their own livings. This will be a new experience and one that may have a doubtful future for many of us. This future must not be dread- ed, but faced with courage and daring. Here in school we have been adequately trained and taught, so that we shall be able to find our place in the game of life. Let's get into training, so that, when June rolls around, we shall be able to report to God, the referee, and enter into the game of life full of confidence and courage. -H. H. GRADUATION TIME Graduation time is quickly drawing near. This is the goal for which we have been diligently working for four years. Along with graduation will come warm weather, which will make us lazy. It will also be a time of increased activity, espe- cially for seniors. Baseball, tennis, and track will take up much of our time. There will be a common tendency to study less in order to get more time for pleasure and other activities. But in spite of all this rush, we must do everything possible to keep from slacken- ing our pace and getting behind in our les- sons. Remember-there is the summer va- cation ahead of us, and there will be ample opportunity to have all the rest and pleasure that anyone could wish for. So dig in and study hard while you're still in school. --K. F. MEMORIES It gives us fond memories to think back over our four happy high school years, years that were filled with anxiety over the va- rious teams and their comparative chances of winning a coveted title or trophy, anxiety over exams and cramming at the last minute, the fun we've had at the school plays, contests, the annual circus, assem- blies, detention hall, and the tournaments that used to be held at Caribou. When we think that We'll never again be able to sit in the classrooms of Houlton High School as students and participate in the activities of the school, it makes us sad to graduate. lt seems strange to us to be thrust into a different world without much preparation for it. If we could have more contact with this world while we are in school, we would not be so bewildered when we make this change. -M. B. YOU HAVE T0 GO OUT If you have at any time read stories of the Coast Guards, you undoubtedly remember reading these immortal words, They have to go out: they don't have to come back. Some of you probably skipped over these words thoughtlessly, while others stopped and seriously considered them. Indeed, you might, by changing the words slightly, compare this motto to a student's, You have to enterg you don't have to tin- ish. For you students who will, of course, graduate, you may skip over this lightly: but for you who have thought of quitting, this is for you. Is It because you haven't got the stuffing to finish your course, or have you no ambi- tion or pride? Don't you want to be able to say, when applying for a job, that you have graduated from a credited high school, per- haps an honor student? What would you think if you read of a disaster at sea in which all aboard perish- ed, slmply because the coast guardsmen dldn't want to go out-no, they had to finish that game of chess: and anyway, the ocean was too rough for them to risk their lives. You'd call them slssles and cowards, wouldn't you? Well. isn't that what you are-cowards and slssles-if you don't care about doing your assignments? Not doing your lessons-lsn't that the same as quit- ting? So, you would-be quitters, when you feel like letting up, remember these words, They have to go outg but don't have to come back. -B. J. S. OUR PRAYER By Justlna Donovan Each eve, at the end of the dreary day, When most of the world is happy and gay, We bend on our knees, our prayers to say- We're tired of life, of work, of play. We pray for those whom we one day loved: For those who have gone to heaven above And have left us here, alone and afraid To carry on without their aid. And then, when we have finished our prayer. We climb to our feet and brush out our hair- And we try to forget our worldly cares, Hoping that God has heard our prayers. HAVEN OF REST By Mary Louise Higgins There is a winding dirt road That ls my haven of rest: When I am tlred and lonely, I like this place the best. It winds and rambles over a hill And by a babbling brook, Where I sit and ponder Within a shady nook. If ever you're tired and lonely, Please visit my haven of rest Along the winding dirt road- The place that I love best. The day is :bright and sunny: lt looks like spring this day. Hard telling what tomorrow brings! It may not be so gay. Callahan, Phyllis Arlene Home Economics Club 3, tPres. 35 43 English Club 4. Carroll, Lewis Gordon Highster 4. Clark, Mildred Elizabeth Honor Society 3, 43 English Club 3, 43 Speaking Contest 2, 33 Senior Play 43 Glee Club 1, 23 North Star 4. Cone, Virginia Adams English Club 3, 43 Honor Society 3, 43 Circus Play, 4. Cyr, Phyllis Kathleen Home Economics Club ly Agricultural Club. 3. Debay, Avis Home Economics Club 3. 4 tVice Pres. 4l. Devine, Gloria Bernice English Club 43 Honor Society 43 Home Evonoinics Club 4. Donovan, Justina Delores tllee Club 2, 3. 43 Basketball 3, 43 Agri- cultural Club tVice Pres.l 33 H Club 4. Donovan, Thomas Joseph Honor Society 3, 43 English Club 3, 4 tlfres. 4l3 Basketball 2, 3. 43 Football 1, 2. 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 43 Tennis 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Speaking Ex- hibition 2, 33 Pres. of Class 43 H Club l, 2, 3, 4 tPres, 413 Montgomery Contest 2, 3. Drake, Phyllis Mildred Honor Society North Star 3, 43 33 Valediotorian. 3, 43 English Club 3, 4: Agricultural Club tPres.l Drew, Doris Evelyn Glee Club 2, 33 Honor Society 3, 4, tVlce Pres. 313 Engl'sh Club 3, 43 Salutatory 4. Dunphy, Thomas Llewellyn Highster 43 Glee Club 1. Edwards, Ruth Eileen English Club 3, 43 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. tPres. 4l3 Home Economics Club 4. tPres. 4l3 Senior Play: Honor Society 3, 43 Circus Play 4. Finnegan, Herschel Leo Glee Club 13 Senior Play 43 Highster 43 Circus Play 4. Fortier, Keith Malcolm North Star 43 Honor Society 3. 43 English Club 3, 43 Hi-Y Club 3, 43 Circus Play 33 Basketball tmgrzb 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 2, 33 Senior Playg Junior Exhibition: Circus Play 4. i c HONOR SOCIETY 9 THE ENGLISH CLUB Fitzpatrick, Jerry Philip Future Farmers 3, 45 Basketball KJ. V.1 3, 45 Baseball 2, 35 Football 45 H Club 4. Fortier, Russell Eugene Highster 45 Baseball fmgr.1 3. 45 Hi-Y Club 45 H Club 4. Gardner, Everett Owen Senior Play5 Junior Exhibition. Gartley, Thelma Alberta Basketball 45 English Club 3, 45 H-Club 45 Class secretary 1, 25 Sophomore anvl Junior exhibitionsg Circus Play 45 Circus Queen 4. Gilbert, Robert Edward Track 3, 4. Graham, Georgina Agnes Grant, Marilyn Maude English Club 3, 45 Honor Society 3, 4. Hamilton, Cecil Richard Hanning Estenna Mae English Club 4. Hayes, Viola Grace Glee Club 1. Helms, Harold Clarence Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Track 1, 2, 35 Highster 45 Senior Play5 H Club 45 Quartet 2, 35 Cheer Leader 3, 45 Circus Play 4. Herron, Dean Maurice Cross Country 3, 45 H Club 45 Track 3. 4. Higgins, Mary Louise Hoskin, Harold Elton H Club 3, 45 Hi-Y Club 3, 45 fSec. 3, Pres. 415 English Club 3, 45 Honor Society 3, 4, fSec. 3, Pres. 415 North Star 45 Highster 4 fEditor 415 Football 45 Track 2, 3, 4, iCapt. 315 Band 1. 2, 3 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 35 lVice Pres. 315 Quartet 2, 35 Senior Play: Sophomore and Junior Exhibitions: Supervisor, Black Team in Curtis Cam- paign 45 Circus Play 45 Presentation of Gifts 4. Hovey, Joyce Marion Basketball 2, 3, 45 English Club 45 North Star 45 Girls' H Club 4. Ivey, Christine Evelyn Agricultural Club 3. Kearney, Geraldine Elizabeth Basketball 2, 3, 45 H Club 3. 4 fPres. 412 English Club 3, 4. PRINTERS OF THE HIGHSTER McRae, Etta Marguerite llasketball 3. McRae, Leonie Evelyn Basketball 3. Nason, Myrtle Dorothy lflngqlish Club 4: Home Ec. Club -l3 Agri- culture Club, 3, Nevers. Nancy English Club 4. Paradis, Mattie Mary ldngzlislx Club 3. 4. Plourde, Clifford Joseph Enpglisll Club 43 Honor Society 43 High- ster 43 Senior Play, stage manager 43 Cir- cus Play. stage manager 4. Putnam, Maria Louise English Club 3. 43 Honor Society iSec. Ill 33 Secretary of Class 43 North Star lloard 4. Rhoda, Jean Maxine Senior Play 43 English Club 43 North Star lloard 43 Cheer Leader 43 Girls' H Club 43 Circus Play 43 Gifts 4. Robbins, Carl Richard lland 1, 2, 3: Orchestra 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 3: llighster 43 Senior Play Connnittee 4. Roben, Barbara Jane Honor Society 3, 43 English Club Il, 4: Band 3, 43 Secretary of English Club 4: Vice President Senior Class 4. Roberts, John Albert Savage, Ruth Evelyn English Club 43 Winner, K. C. Essay 4. Savage, Hilda A. Home Economics Club 3, 4. Skehan, James William Highster 43 Sophomore Exhibition 1 Senior Play: Band 33 Orchestra 33 Track 1, 43 Glee Club 1. 2, 33 North Star Board 4: Circus Play 43 Class Gifts 4. Spalding, Robert Page Glee Club 33 Hi-Y Club 3, 43 Orchestra 3. H Club 43 Cheer Leader 3. 43 Higrhster 43 North Star Board 4. Somerville, Barbara Jean Honor Society 3, 43 English Club 3, 43 North Star Board 43 D, A. R. Candidate 43 Honor Essay 4. Stephens, Goldie Darline English Club 43 Basketball 3, 43 Il Club 43 Girls' Agriculture Club 3, 4. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB, WITH MISS FARNHAM Keith, John Allan Highster fBusiness Mgr. 4l3 Track lMgr.J 33 H Club 4. Keith, Robert Henry Jr. Track fAsst. Mgr. 1, 23 Mgr. 333 H Club 3. 4. Landry, Walter Malcolm Senior Play iAsst. MgF.Jj Highster 4. Leighton, Helen Mae English Club 43 Glee Club 2, 33 Home Ec. Club 4. Levensailor, Frances May Senior Playg Glee Club 2, 33 English Club 4. Logan, Virginia Mary English Club 4. Lovely, Perley Willard Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Ludwig, Barbara Eloise English Club 4. Madigan, James Cutler Football 43 H Club 43 Glee Club 3. Martin, Rolande Ann Speaking Declamation 2, 33 English Club 4. I2 Mooers, Ruth Edwina Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Basketball 43 H Club 4. Mullis, Eldora Adelaide Murphy, Lloyd Alfred Cross Country Manager 33 H Club 3, 43 Highster 43 Track 1, 2, 3. 43 Glee Club 1. 2: Band 1, 2. McBrine, Judson Leroy Track 3, Future Farmers 4. McBrine, Winnifred Joyce English Club 4. McCann, Frederick Charles Highster 43 Senior Play Committee 4. McCormack, Phyllis Mary Speaking Declamation 2, 33 Honor Society 3, 43 English Club 3, 4. Mclntyre, Marion Christina Home Ee. Club 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2. McKnight, Dorothy Elizabeth English Club 43 Honor Society 4. McMonigIe, Anna Marie McMonigle, Genevieve Mary Home Ec. Club 33 Agricultural Club 3. McNally, Lucy Ursula Home Ec. Club 3, 4. St. Peter, Marie Cecelia Home Economics Club 3. St. Pierre, Joseph Lorendo Stockson, William Martin Basketball 2. 3. 43 English Club 43 Hi-Y Club 43 H Club 43 Honor Society 4. Stoton, Earle Peabody H. Club 53 Glee Club 3, 43 Future Farmers 33 Band 1. 2, 3. 4, 53 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, 53 Track 3, 43 Basketball 4, 53 Choir 3, 43 Hi-Y Club 5. Swimm, Jessie Gertrude Senior Play Committee 43 Circus Play Committee 4. Taggett, Lona Dee Vice-President of Class 1, 2, 33 Honor Society 3, 43 English Club 3, 43 Vice-Presi- dent of English Club 33 North Star Editor 43 Senior Play Committee 4. Tidd, Helen Louise Tomilson, Angus Earl Glee Club 3, 43 Boys' Quartet 3-4. Tompkins, Mildred Anna Glee Club 4. , Tracy, Jean Louise Home Economics Club 4. Tyrrell, Harold Wallace Varney, Vivian Lucretia English Club 4. Vincent, Beatrice Elaine Ward, Joseph Edward Highster 43 Tennis 3, 43 H Club 3, 43 Hi-Y Club 33 Treasurer of Hi-Y Club 3: Senioi Play Committee 4. Wolhaupter, Carl Seldon H Club 2, 3. 4, 53 Basketball 2, 3, 4. 5. York, Gwendolyn Elouise Home Economics Club 4. Basketball 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Track 33 Baseball 3, 4 fCapt. 41, 52 H Club 3, 4, 52 FOOTBALL llcft to right: tbacky Asst. Coach Dobbins, Berman, Wood, Taylor, Berry, Fowler. Henry, Edwards, Russell, Logan, Lambert, Al Bell, Coach Smith: tfrontl Hawkins, Madigan, Do11ovan, Ayotte, Captain L. Bell and Manager Fortier, Mason, Fitzpatrick, Lakin Hoskin. Football, 1939 With six lettermen from last year's foot- ball squad returning, Coaches Smith and Dobbins built up a team of which they may well be proud. The boys who carried the brunt of the battles last fall were Paul Ayotte, not only an excellent line smasher. but also a fine pass throwerg Buck Logan, a speedy broken field runner: Phil Mason. the best ball-carrying back the local fans have seen in years, Tom Donovan, whose work at passing was commended by sports writers: and Capt. Bell. a fine blocker and strong defensive man. The team played a four-game schedule. im- proving with every game, and finished the season by beating Orono to the tune ot' 20 to 0. In the opener. against Mattanawcook Academy, the boys dropped the game by 6 to 2. However, in the remaining three games, they made every opening count and bewildered the opposition by their tricky ballhandling. They trounced Stearns by 13 to 6. ln the third game, behind good interference, the boys scored 26 points in the first half against Dexter. In the first four minutes of play, Houlton scored two touchdowns. In the Orono game, with consistent gains by Ayotte, Mason, and Logan behind expert blocking, Mason scored all three touch- downs. The points after the touchdowns were made on a pass from Donovan to Bell, and a line rush by Donovan. Through graduation, Houlton will lose Paul Ayotte, Captain Leighton Bell, Tom Donovan, Harold Helms. Harold Hoskin, Jim Madigan, and Jerry Fitzpatrick. The Scores Houlton Mattanawcook Houlton Stearns Houlton Dexter Houlton Orono Houlton points Opponents mg BOYS' BASKETBALL Front row: Logan, Stockson, Nason. Back row: Fortier fMgr.l, Wolhaupter, Donovan, Coach Peabody, Bell, Stoton fCapt.l, Myshrall 1Asst. Mgr.l. Boys' Basketball The 1939-1940 edition of Houlton High Hoopsters turned out an excellent perform- ance in winning 14 out of 19 games which featured plenty of tough opposition, and finishing second in the county league. The stars of this year's team were Carl Wolhaupter, who could be depended upon to pop one when it was most neededg Earl Stoton, center, a good rebounder who scored a good part of the team's basketsg Buck Logan, who showed the fans some speedy dribbling and line shootingg Phil Mason, a clever ballhandler and dead shot, and Leigh- ton Bell, a fast, hardworking, all-round man who was a constant headache to the oppos- ing coach. Houlton loses E. Stoton, C. Wolhaupter, L. Bell, W. Stockson, and T, Donovan through With Gerry Kearney as the only veteran graduation: but with such a squad of re- serves as we now have, Houlton should turn out another good team next year. The Season's Record Houlton 32 Oakfield 8 Houlton 54 Merrill 16 Houlton 42 Patten 19 Houlton 22 Stearns 19 Houlton 46 Mattanawcook 14 Houlton 29 Stearns 3-I Houlton 33 A. C. I. 21 Houlton 26 Fort Fairfield 23 from last year's Aroostook Championship team, Coach Wood had the tough assignment of building up a strong girls' team, but he camo through as he always does. Houlton no Old Town 30 dei Houlton 34 Washburn 21 Houlton 35 Caribou 26 Houlton 14 Presque Isle 43 Houlton 34 Lincoln 35 Houlton 36 A. C. I. 26 Houlton 40 Old Town 28 Houlton 38 Fort Fairfield 22 Houlton 41 Washburn 2:2 Houlton 37 Caribou 39 Houlton 27 Presque Isle 47 Total 653 points Total 494 Girl's Basketball At the beginning of the season, Coach Wood discovered Elsa Bostrom, a lanky six- footer who during the 1939-1940 season dropped the ball through the net for a total of 170 points, high total for county league. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Left to right: ffront rowy Watson, Kelley, Kearney, Donovan, Mooers. Stephens: fbzuck row! Hovey, Gartley, Bostrom, Coach Wood. Anderson, Rossignol. Considering the inexperience of this year's Houlton 11 Stearns 19 cluster, they made an excellent showing, Houlton 33 A. C. I. 11 winning 8 out of 10 Aroostook league battles, Houlton 13 Fort Fairfield 14 and finishing second. Houlton 37 Washburn 15 Through graduation, Coach Wood will Houlton 23 Caribou S lose the following girls: T. Gartley, G. Kear- Houlton 34 Presque Isle 23 ney, P. Anderson, J. Hovey, G. Stephens, J. Houlton 18 Lincoln 18 Donovan, and R. Mooers. Houlton 12 A. C. I. 8 The Season's Record Houlton 30 Fort Fairfield 23 Houlton 18 Oakfleld 11 Houlton 29 Washburn 30 Houlton 30 Merrill 19 Houlton 37 Caribou 9 Houlton 26 Patten 1-1 Houlton 24 Presque Isle S Houlton 4 Stearns 11 i 1 Houlton 11 Lincoln 19 Total 390 points Total 260 Tenms Coach Sherman has lofty hopes for an- proposed three-day trip down state. other tennis championship this year. With The Schedule several veterans back from last year's team, May 9 Houlton Fort Fairfield Home prospects are bright for another successful May 13 Houlton Washburn H. S. Home season. Two top ranking players who will May 16 Houlton Caribou Away lead the attacks are Tom Donovan and Joe May 17 Houlton Bangor Away Ward. May 18 Houlton U. of Maine Away The loss of such stellar performers as May 20 Houlton Presque Isle Away Frances Donovan, Dot Hawkins, Del Mar- May 27 Houlton Fort Fairfield Home tin, Jean Jackins, and Joyce Lambert will June 1 Houlton Bangor Home be felt greatly. June 3 Houlton Caribou Home A big feature in this year's schedule is a June 6 Houlton Presque Isle Home SENIOR DIVISION TENNIS SQUAD CROSS COUNTRY Left to right: tseatedj Dow, Berry, Ferguson, Hall: tstandingzb Murphy tuigt Albert. Doesuher, Herron, Coach Stinson. Cross Country Pat-od by Abe Hall, the Houlton hill-and- dalers ran themselves into another State Championship. In winning tirst place in tht- State meet, Plourde of Caribou was forced to break the previous record: and right behind him was Abe Hall, who equaled the record set last year. The only difficulty Houlton has in Cross Country is finding a new way to honor the boys after winning a championship. In the last ten years, the Stinson-coached teams have hung up the amazing record of seven rounty and six state championships. and one national title. The boys who made up the team were Captain Berry, Fred Doescher. Patil Albert. .Iohn Dow. Irving Ferguson. Sterling Hall. and Dean Herron. The Results of the Meets Maine Frosh defeated lloulton Houlton defeated Caribou. Houlton defeated Colby Frosh. The County Meet: 1st Caribou 42 2nd Houlton 52' 3rd A. C. I. 57' 4th Fort Fairfield S2 5th Presque Isle 116 The State Meet: lst Houlton 'Til 2nd Caribou T6 3rd A. C. I. Sli 4th Fort Fairfield 91 5th Lincoln Academy llti Coaches Wood, Smith and Stinson are looking hopefully to a championship in track this season. The brunt of this year's battles will rest eu the following boys: Hoskin, Berry, and Hawkins, dashmen. Hall and Albert, distance runners. Murphy and Thorne, high jumpers. Gilbert and Mason, broad jumpers. Boutilier and Stone. pole vaulters. Stoton, Bell and Gilbert, weightmen. Others with track experience who should strengthen the team are Paul Ayotte, Mal- colm Berman, Dean Herron, Fred Doescher, Bob Johnson, Boyne, K. Fortler, E. St. Peter, H. Helms, and J. Skehan. The Schedule May May May May May June Caribou at Houlton Fort Fairfield at Fort Fairfield Presque Isle at Presque Isle A. C. I. Jr. Varsity meet at Houlton Maine Frosh at Orono County meet at Fort Fairfield THE TRACK SQUAD Baseball The lloulton High baseball team will have a merry battle 011 its hands if it ex- pects to win the season. Coach Peabody 1st and 3rd base, outfield. Ist base was left vacant by the ab- sence of Reggie Downie, 3rd base, by grad- uation of Jim Ward: the two places in the outfield, by the graduation of Jim Watson and Bob Huggard league champion ship this has four positions to flll, and two position in the The brunt of this season's battles will be carried by Paul Ayotte, Earl Tomllson, Phil Mason, Buck Logan, Ralph Taylor, and Bud Berry. The Schedule May Houlton vs. A. C. I. Home May Houlton vs Fort Fairfield Away May Houlton vs. Washburn H. S. Away May Houlton vs Caribou Home May Houlton vs. Presque lsle Home May Houlton vs. Washburn H. S. Home May Houlton vs. A. C. I. Away May Houlton vs. Fort Fairfield Home June Houlton vs Caribou Away June Houlton vs. Presque Isle Away Left to right: Front row: R. Fortier fMgr.J, D. Niles, R. Taylor, Mason, Ayotte. Logan, K. Taylor, Coach Peabody. Back row: Lambert, Berry, Tomilson, Donovan, Fowler, Albert, Edwards. unior Division CBasketball The junior division basketball team en- joyed a successful season. The squad was composed of freshmen, eighth grade, and seventh grade boys. The frosh played as a unit, while the seventh and eighth grades combined in one team. The frosh were es- pecially strong, winning about 22 games out of 30 games played. This was a line record inasmuch as the team played all who wished games, even though the others were com- posed of junior and senior boys. Such fine players as Bob and Dick Niles, Bob Ander- son, Paul Hovey, Donald McNutt, and Bill Hodgins should bolster the varsity teams in the near future. The seventh and eighth grade team lost several games at the beginning of the sea- son, but were winning consistently at the end of the winter. They were defeated by only one point by the Limestone Grammar tram, which won the Northern Maine Gram- mar cup. Such boys as Dorson Plourde, Willie Strout, Aubrey Grant, Gerard York, James McGaffin, Billie Riley, Del Cummings. Elliot Berman, and Verne Byers, point to a strong frosh team next winter. Horace McGowan was manager of the team, and the squad was completely equipped with regulation basketball suits. unior Division Baseball The junior division baseball squad is also looking forward to a successful season. With a large number of boys working out under Coach Dobbins, a former Houlton High star. a number of future high school players may be discovered. Iunior Varsity Basketball Under Coach Smith and Reggie Downie, During the season, several boys were dis the Junior Varsity passed a good season, covered who should bolster the varsity in considering the tough opposition which they the near future, among whom are Paul Al had to face. They played 15 games, win- bert, Tom Popham, Al Bell, Joe Skehan ning-nine. Johnny Mooers. and Ralph Grant. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Left to right: Front row: R. Niles, Cyr, Gardner, Bates, Bither. Second row: Anderson, D. Niles, McNutt, Ford. Back row: McGowan fMgr.l. Hodgins, Hovey, Coach Dobbins. THE FIR TREE Out in the forest covered with snow l lived for many a year. Now I am in a sitting room- Does no one shed a tear? I'll soon die of heat and thirst But no one seems to mind, Covered with candy and tinsel. Would some one to me be kind? I lived a life that was happy Waving in the breeze. Now I'll die the same old death As all the other Christmas trees. -Virginia Cone THE NAUGHTY MOUSE I caught him in a trap one night, That mischief maker in our house. He will not bother us again, That naughty, naughty little mouse. It seems too badg it really does, To spoil his fun like thatg To stop his playful little squeaks, To stop his growing fat. It seems too bad, as I said before, And I'm sure you'll all agree. But he should have known better than that Expecting to get things free. -E. Gardner 21 LITERATURE Death By George Nelson 0'er the dark and gloomy valley, Down lnto the cobwebbed cavern, Far beneath the starllt heavens, Rode the black death on his stallion. Fast advancing on the aged, Clutchlng weakly at the young ones, When the time has come to reckon, He will conquer as he has done. Always he has been triumphant: Through the gone and fading ages Will he always be the hero? Or will someone turn the paves Of the book of time and read them? Will they flnd out his great weakness And to death they'll send a challenge And engage in llfe's great battle, Or wlll they find he is eternal, With the God of ages with him? Best to leave hlm as we found him And have patience for his coming. Telephoning By J. Skehan There are several ways to use a telephone. One of these ls to talk distinctly, so that the telephone operator and the person on the other end may hear what you say: but this ls so infrequently used that we won't consid- er it. Another way to telephone is to mumble unintelllgible words when the operator asks for the number, but that has its drawbacks also. Instead of asking you to repeat the number, she rings some number of her own invention: and this wastes a lot of time. One of the greatest problems of telephone customers is how to get rid of long-wlnded old maids who perform as if they were in a talking marathon. I don't think there is much of anything to be done about them ex- cept to click the receiver and pray hopefully into the transmitter, Oh! I wish they would hurry up and get through. But then, I sup- pose they are the ones who keep the tele- phone companies in business. Now, as a final touch in making you a per- fect example of a good telephone customer. I wlll tell you how to enter and withdraw from a telephone booth which has an 'occu- pant. If it is a man, slam the door as softlv as possible to show him you are ln a hurry. Then stamp impatiently outslde. If lt is a woman, bow low and back out as gracefully as possible. But if it is a blonde-well, we leave that up to you. Late Again By Malcolm Logan Up the stairs two at a time- Thls is sure one terrible climb! One more flight and I'll be there, Saved from that teacher's Late stare. What-the bell? Well, don't hurry: All there's left to do is worry. What will now be my sad fate? The penalty for being late- Scolding and an extra session, And I'll walk with the procession Of those who are always Late. again Prelude To Religion By Donald Macllroy Scuff! Scuff! sounded Father Smlth's slippers, as they descended the stairs. Oh-h-um! yawned Mr. Smith, as he shuffled into the kitchen and started to build the tlre. As he reached for a match on the shelf, his half-open eye fell on the clock. He blinked and took another squint at the timepiece. Jumpin' Jupiter! he cried, Why, it's quarter to ten! Forgetting the stove, he dashed back up- stairs and enacted the role of a modern Paul Revere. Thrusting his head through his daughters' bedroom doorway, he proceeded to arouse his two offspring from the arms of Morpheus with oral vibrations. Hurrylng down the hall, he called lustily, Joel Hey, Joe! You'd better hit the deck! It's almost ten o'clock! At ten minutes past ten o'clock, the Smith family was devouring a hasty repast. Emily Post would have received quite a shock, had she been there. With all his flfteen-year- old nonchalance, Joe Smith sat placldly eat- ing. his elbows in his plate. Calmly, he turn- ed his orange inside out and started gnaw- ing at the ragged pulp of the frult. Crack! Haven't I told you a hundred times not to do that? cried Mrs. Smith. knocking the orange from her son's mouth. Now. now, leave him alone. dear. He doesn't mean anv harm. put ln Mr. Smith, as he arose from the table. Say Emma, where can I flnd a clean shirt? Oh, I thlnk there's one in your closet, answered Emma, casting hopeless glances at her son. She pushed back her chair and started clearing the dishes off the table. Ten minutes later, the house was a bed- lam. Little Mary squealed like a stabbed swine as her mother tried to unravel her snarled lor-ks. The dog sat by the back door, howling in unison with Mary's shrieks. From upstairs came the most ear-shatter- ing dlscords ever issued from a human throat. It was The Road To Mandalay be- ing rendered by Mr. Smith, accompanied by the rasning of an electrlc razor. Above all of this noise could be heard an angry voice, Who hooked my collar pin? Now Joe, you know very well I gave lt to your uncle Lewis to wear to the funeral Sat- urday, explained Mrs. Smith from the bot- tom of the stairs. 0h! Crlpes! Why in the devil did1? Joe's voice faded, When the kitchen clock chimed the half- hour, seven Smiths presented a fairly neat appearance in the living room. Well, Henry, have you this week's en- velope ready? queried Mrs. Smith, as she flicked the lint off Mary's coat. By George! I haven't! answered Henry. After taking up a general collection, Mr, Smith took one more glance at the clock, and then herded his flock out the front door, Thus, with a forced smile on each face, the Smith family was off to church. The Will To Succeed By Kathleen Kinney Poor boys really do become great men. It isn't necessary to be rich to succeed and win fame. The thing that is necessary, however. is to have the will to succeed. If you think you can, half the battle is won. The common example ls Abraham Lincoln. who was born and grew up in a poor famllv. He studied by dim flre light and got a mea- ser living from his daily toil. It helps manv people who have tried and failed, to keen on when thev are told Lincoln was a failure a.t flftv. It has been said he dared not carrv a. knife when he was at the neak of failure. But the tide turned, and Lincoln became President. We all know lt isn't easv to keep on when vou fall, but keep your head up and try again. Fire Beauty By Harold Hoskln What beauty there ls ln the simple, hut majestic fire! The flickering flames curling idly over the snapping blrch logs, casting weird, grotesque reflections on the walls of my study, seem to be young and carefree. The rich blue flames leave the logs and rise ever skyward as a snake that is being charm- ed, and then gradually change to an orange and flnally, at the tip, a bright red. And then, poof! Our little flame has disappeared. and another one is growing to take its place. There is mystery in the simple flre. But, for all its simplicity, it has a. marvelous ability to catch and enthrall one In its charm and beauty. I Wonder By Leighton Bell Life is beauty, Life is laughter: That's all right, But what comes after? Some say it's Heaven, Some say it's Hell, But none of us knows: So who can tell? THE ORCHESTRA-MR. SHERMAN, DIRECTOR A Boy and His Dog By Robert Keith A boy and his dog are the best of friends: There are no troubles a dog cannot mend. They laugh and they play and they run all the day: They go through the barn and they romp in the hay, And lo! At the close of another day, That's where Mother finds them-asleep in the hay. Delinquency By John Lakin Practically every day when you pick up a newspaper, you see an account of a murder. robbery, or kidnapping. Most of these inex- cusable crimes are committed by young men between the ages of sixteen and twenty. What do you think? Why, you think of the improper bringing up the certain youth has had. The average man or woman doesn't believe for a moment that this person has been properly treated as far as education and religion are concerned. If I were to tell you that our modern businessmen were at fault, would you believe me? Certainly not! You say, with ample reason, that the busi- ness man is usually the one upon whom the assault or injury is inflicted. Discarding, for the present, the theories of famous journal- ists and juvenile judges. I shall give my viewpoint of the situation. Our many merchants will not employ any youth who is not of age. What will he do? Someone once said, Satan finds work for idle hands. Well, if young men cannot get work, what will they do? A large percent- age of them will go to some pool hall or bowling alley. A lot of these are cheap and dirty. There, they are likely to make bad acquaintances. Their parents will try to stop them, but, because they were discour- aged, do not want to be too harsh with them. The result is sometimes horrible and humili- ating. The Iirst glass of beer is usually the first step on the downward trail. Many boys take their first glass in some cheap dive. One will lead to another, and soon. under the influence of some intoxicating beverage, they will turn to crime. What for? For easy money , with which to buy more liquor. Hence, we have juvenile de- linquency. That is the cause of our huge crime pro- blem. One prominent man said, lt must be stopped! Yes, it must be stopped, but how? The answer is, in my estimation, give them work. After all, the retention of de- mocracy and the extermination of crime will rest on their shoulders in just a few years. Prepare them in the best way: build them up so that they will be ready for their forthcoming responsibility. In order to pre- serve the land of the free and the home of the brave. the present generation must be trained to finish on the right side of the law. The Roman Circus By Clifford Plourde Above the roar of the spectator, the air is filled with the rhythmic beat of hoofs, the clang of metal upon metal, and the snap of searching and quivering whips. Onward! Onward! There goes a torrent of gleaming and sweating bodies with flying manes, pur- sued by bouncing and tattered chariots. A corner! A horse trips and falls. Chariots, accompanied by the crackle of breaking wood and the moans and death shrieks of man and beast, meet in a pile among kicking, frenzied animals. Flying wheels and pieces of torn wood cause most of the multitude to scamper for shelter. Even a few horses, having freed themselves from harness and master, gallop towards the horizon. Nostrils, eyes, and bodies are choked, blinded, and covered by a whirlwind of dust that spares nothing. The very air is loathsome with heat and a stomach-evacuating odor of man- gled and sweaty bodies. But a few still re- main fit to go on. The racers force their horses over their fallen companions, who are crushed beneath their horses' hoofs and chariots' wheels. Then, at last, with a shout of triumph, they break through the chaos and go onward, leaving behind them blood and death. The Close of Day By Barbara Ludwig It was dusk. Another day was drawing to Sinking behind the horizon, the its close. sun cast soft shadows over the countryside. An even row of stately trees bordered the winding dusty road and stretched arms to- ward the darkening heavens. A gentle evening breeze fanned the trees and brought with it the fragrant smell of wild flowers in the nearby fields. Winding its way lazily through the countryside, a stream made its journey to the sea. A lone figure trudged wearily homewardg and, as he walked along, hc thought of his family waiting for him at iiiil THE BAND the end of the road. He quickened ls steps as he drew nearer home. This was the mo- ment he had waited for during the hard tedious work-the close of day. What I Think of Mid-Years By Phylllaa Hardy I think that we could very easily get along without mid-year's tests. For a great many people, however, this Is the only time of year when any thought is given to lessons Perhaps it is for the benefit of these people that the teachers stay awake wracking their brains for catchy questions. The schedule on examination day seems to please everyone. The only thing that could improve it would be no school at all, but then there would be no examinations. Tests are considered a great help ln rank- ing the student. However, lt would be much easier for everyone if the pupil were judged by his response ln class. Take, for example, the teacher. She would have no tests to make out and correct. Consider the student. Worry before and after the test would be abolished. Examinations are a flxed part of the school's activities. Who am I to upset a carefully made program? Who would let me, anyway? Ears By T. Donovan God has given ears to all of us. If they're ugly and Irregular, there's nothing we can do-except to cover them with hair, if we are girls. Which type of ears ln the following paragraph adorn the upper part of your anatomy? First, there are the stiff ears, which snap back into place, when you bend them. Then there are the soft, flabby ears, which flop about pliantly. Some men have large, ele- phant-llke ears, while others possess incon- spicuous little radios of the mind. The ears of a professional ringster remind one of a pancake with boils. There are also the wing- like ears, that flap violently against the head on a windy day, and there are the opposite type, the kind that snuggle close to the head and try to hide themselves In the hair. ance, at times they are valuable. The young boy who has to wash behind his ears every morning sees no advantage in them, but the man or woman who wears glasses llnds ears convenient hooks on which to hang their double windows. The time when ears seem to be the worst nuisance to me is on a cold day. They're awkward things to cov- er. My ears and my nose always vie with each other to see which can become the red- der and colder. My ears always win but my nose puts up a good battle. I cover my ears with my gloves until they are warm and comfortable. Then, when I take my hands away, they get twice as cold as before. I've often wondered why we have two. Wouldn't it be more practical to have one large, round one on top of one's head? It would be easier for a barber, using the clip- pers, and much easier to cover on a cold day. A cauliflower ear would be a thing of the past. However, the ear situation could be worse. We could have more than two. Scotchman's Lament By Tom Donovan I went to see the Doc one day- Was feeling very bad. He charged flve dollars for the call. I'm dying now, by gad! Limerick By Tom Donovan There was an old lady named Ruffle, Who thought that she'd try the new shuffle She started to jyve And, oh man alive, She lost her false teeth in the scuffle! The Hawk By Maria Putnam When we come up the stairs at noon, We dare not stop to talk, For Mister Marsh stands at his door, Watching us like a hawk. GIRLS' H CLUB Front row: Hovey, Hallett, Pope, McGrew, Anderson, Rhoda. Second row: Watson, Bostrom, Steen, Rossignol, Gartley, Miss Adams. Back row: Stephens, Kelley, Kearney, Donovan, Mooers. uCrampie By Margaret Brooks My grandfather is an extraordinary per- son because, in his course of daily travel around the house. he can transform the most tranquil atmosphere into real adventures. He has the ability to carry regular kerosene lamps at the same angle you would carry a flashlight-no harm has been done, but one can't help wondering sometimes. He'll put his head, which seems to be of bone, like other heads, against the roses and the whippoorwills of any wall paper and, alas, ai. big grease spot will appear, and spread. too. lf you're carrying scalding water, he is sure to be one-half step ahead of youg but, should the wood box be empty, he's the little man who wasn't there . Summing up Grampie, I'd say: When he's good, he's very very good, And when he's bad, he's horrid. My Car By Clifford Plourde A car is a very fussy animal made up of many intricate parts. I may add that a car resembles a mule. When you need the use of an automobile, you ean't get it to go- especially on wintry days. I don't know how you start your motor, but this is how I try to start mine. I open the door of the car and hesitate before going on with the next process. Then, fearfully and expec- tantly, I sit down and attempt to soothe my car's feelings. Very gingerly and tenderly I step on the starter. All I get is a deep groan that comes from the very depth of its heart. After giving it a few pleasant demonstra- tions of my thoughtfulness, I again step on the accelerator. This time, the car shakes and sputters with indignation. I become furious at this lack of appreciation and start ehocking it. Some people say that the kind of gas you use makes a great difference. I doubt it. While I was listening to the radio the other nlght, a voice which came shrieking over the networks sald, Use Texaco and save your- self time and trouble. Before the end of the evening, I heard twenty different gas companies say the same thing in different words. I was forced to make the conclusion that I couldn't get any help from the radio announcer. Some of my friends advised me to use some car alcohol. I have forgotten the name of lt. Well it might make a car behave in the morning, but I'd need a gas- mask to drive the car after it did start. After much deliberation, I seize the crank, get out of the car, and go forward. There's nothing like facing a problem squarely. If I can't choke the motor into submission, I'll shake it apart. Without further waste of time, I proceed to do so with devastating re- sults. It is not the motor that gets the pun- ishment: it is I. Later, after telling these occurrences to my friends, I am dazed with suggestions. lt seems that there are several ways of start- ing a car: Some of these ways are wrong: o1hers, right. I never seem to be able to learn the right way. With a nearly crippled arm, I get back ln the car. Unconsciously my foot strays to- ward the accelerator and steps on it. With a slight purr the motor starts. Use this special high test gas , Use this anti-freeze are phrases that one sees every day. None of them are of any use to me. My car starts only when it wants to, and noth- lng that I can say or do seems to make any difference. Visitors By Rosetta McPherson One warm Sunday afternoon, The sun was shining bright. I thought that I would take a walk, And come home late that night. But just as I got started, I heard a knock at my door, And as I opened, to my surprise, There stood one man. No! Four! I asked them what they wanted. But they only dropped their heads. I told them all to go away, And they walked right ln instead. One wanted a piece or two of bread, And one a cup of tea, One a glass of nice red wine: And the other one wanted me. I could flll only two of their wants, lThey were the bread and teal Because I didn't have the wine: I was sure he couldn't have me. The Book of The Decade By Phyllis Drake Gone With The Wind I. Author-Margaret Mitchell. Publisher-The Macmillon Company. Type-Novel. II. Time-During the Civil War and Recon- struction Period. Place-Atlanta, Georgia. Characters: Scarlet O'Hara-a very selfish girl to whom the world means nothing except as she ls concerned. Rhett Butler-a very successful block- ade-runner during the war. Very wealthy. Melanie Hamilton-a very thoughtful lady with opposite personality to that of Scarlett. Ashley Wilkes-a quiet young man, but very likeable. Summary of Plot: Gone With the Wind is the story of the life of Scarlett 0'Hara, a very beautiful young girl and the dream of all the young men. Scarlett lives at Tara, a large south- ern plantation. 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Q T ?f2.f ' - 2 . f y M tg -A Eu: Q 'JDS LW ' Ira! , w ? -we ., fem., Introduction To Houlton High School As you journey up School street, two large red brick buildings command the eye. The few maple trees growing in single file on the narrow strip of lawn are guarded by a sturdy chain. A small graveled campus surrounds the buildings, where the students and teachers leave their cars. Upon entering the front door, we see a large trophy cabinet. This cabinet contains the medals and trophies won by the school. Two wide doors open from the corridor, re- vealing a large auditorium where the assem- blies and many other activities are held. The seating capacity of this room is ap- proximately 500. Wandering down the stairs, we find a small gymnasium. Athletic contests are held here and also the numerous school dances. The atmosphere of the gym is brightened by the addition of an electric scoreboard. This scoreboard was bought with the money which the students earned by selling Curtis publications. Last year, the junior high school was add- ed to the senior high school, making a six- year school. The faculty is composed of about twenty-eight teachers, including the principal. The various activities of the school are in the form of clubs, athletic contests, and musical and dramatic organizations. There is a boys' H-Club and a girls' H- Club. In order to belong to these clubs, the student must have participated in Z1- sport for a given period of time. The English Club is exclusive to juniors and seniors. To be a member of this club, the student must have the rank of a large B or higher in English. The Honor Society is composed of mem- bers who have received an average rank of 90 for two consecutive semesters. Musical organizations of the school con- sist of the band and orchestra, girls' glee club, and a boys' quartet. A new club, the Hi-Y, has recently been formed within 'the school. This club is com- posed of the most outstanding boys in the school. The Home Economics Club is composed of girls in the home economics classes. Houlton High School leads a very active life. Besides all of these clubs, the school participates in basketball fbotli boys' and l2'Iirls'l, baseball, football, track. tennis nboys' and girls'l, and cross country. There are also speaking exhibitions by the juniors and sophomoresg and representatives from the school are also sent to state and county contests. The highlight of the school year is the an- nual circus which is held in the spring of the year. Nominees fl'0l1l the sophomore. junior, and senior classes are candidates foi the honor of circus queen. The charming senior candidate, Thelma Gartley, received the tribute this year. The first night of the circus is signified by a play presented by the students of the school. A hilarious comedy, UA Pair of Country Kids, was presented this year. Gayly decorated booths, beano and many other games, and the dance in the gym are the important features of the second night. The climax of this gala affair is the crown- ing of the queen and the awarding of prizes. Every year. the students of the senior class present their annual play. This year. Tom Sawyer was dramatized to a large audience. Two other important features of the school year are the North Star and the Highster. The North Star is the year book of the school, and the Highster is the month- ly school paper. All the work on these liter- ary papers is done by students, under the direction of Mr. Marsh. Perhaps you can see, after this brief ac- count of the liveliness of the school. why the seniors experience a sadness at gradu- ation, for we are sure that the happiest times of our lives are spent in Houlton High School. THE TEACHERS Left to right: Front row: Miss McCain, Miss Percival. Mr. Sherman. Principal Lambert. Mr. Wood, Miss Adams, Miss Wallace. Second row: Miss Oelschlegel, Miss Qualey, Miss Henderson. Miss Black, Miss White. Miss Farnham, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Third row: Miss Hallett, Miss Gellerson, Mrs. Thibodeau. Miss Lawrence. Mrs. Walker. Miss Brooks, Miss Perkins, Mrs. Howe. Back row: Mr. Smith, Mr. Peabody, Mr. Saunders, Mr, Dobbins. Mr. Stinson, M r. Marsh. UMW- GIRLS OF THE SENIOR CLASS ' Class of 1940 A B1ief History In the autumn of 1935, a group of timid freshmen enrolled at Houlton High School. Since then, this same unit has proved its ability both in scholarship and in athletics, as well as in many other ways. The first. year in high school was not a particularly exciting one for these new- comers. Yet, even though they were regard- ed as harmless little folk, the freshman candidate for circus queen took honors that year. Gradually, this class has automatically come to fill the vacancies left by the older graduates. Particularly on the athletic fields have we noticed these young stars in the posi- tions that Bossie, Ruth, McKay, and many other idols used to fill. This year. the previously hidden dramatic talent of the class emerged in the class pro- duction, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was an unusual success. Then the circus play cast consisted entirely of senior students, with but one exception. The circus this year was a very happy event for the seniors. For the second time a queen was a member of the 1940 class. In Houlton High, as well as in every school, the existence of the institution is based on what is called scholarship. The senior class has unusually high average, be- ing classed with a former group of graduates that held the highest record since the founding of the school. Commencement day is now just around the corner. With the seniors bustling about exchanging pictures, graduation is drawing closer. The preliminary race has been rung now the members of the 1940 class will be tried on the track of life. If they make as good a showing in the life contest as in their school activity, the future will hold shining awards for them. -P. A. BOYS OF THE SENIOR CLASS Brief Biographies Anderson, Phyllis Alma Glee Club fSec. 3-41 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Honor Society 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 Girls' H Club 45 North Star Board 4. Ayotte, Paul James Baseball fCapt. 41 2, 3, 45 H Club 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Highster 45 Track 3, 4. Bell, Barbara Arline Glee Club, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Circus Queen 1: Speaking Exhibition 25 English Club 45 Prophecy 4. Bell, Leighton Henry Future Farmers fPres. 41 1, 2. 3, 45 H Club 2, 3, 45 Football lCapt. 41 2. 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 45 Track 2. 3, 4. Berry, Clayton Scott H Club 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y Club 3, 45 Cross Country fCapt. 41 1, 2, 3, 45 Highster 45 Glee Club 35 Baseball 1, 25 Track 2. 3, 4 iCapt. 41. Beaulieu, Stella Florence Boutilier, James William Cross Country 15 Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 4. Boutilier, Lloyd George Cross Country 45 Track 35 H Club 3 4 Hi-Y Club 4. Boutilier, Robert McArthur Highster 4. Boynton, Harlan William Speaking Exhibition 25 Track 15 Highstei 45 Glee Club 15 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 45 C s Treasurer l, 2, 35 Prophecy 4. Brewer, Madeline Elizabeth Senior Playg Honor Scciety 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 Speaking Exhibition 3: North Stal' 45 Gifts 4. Briggs, Avis Louise Agricultural Club 25 English Briggs, Mary Monica Home Economics Club 4. Band 1. Brown, Dorothy Eva Brown, Grace Estella Bubar, Faustina Marie 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Club 4 tends a ball at Atlanta, and, to the disgrace of her family, she dances with Rhett Butler. At the time of the siege, Scarlett aids Mel- anie when her son is born, as the doctors are all busy. The next day, while Atlanta is burning, Scarlett, with the help of Rhett, escapes back to Tara, taking Melanie and their children. She soon discovers that her mother has died of typhoid and that her father is half-mad. With the help of one of the remaining servants, Scarlett endeavors to restore Tara. One day while Melanie and Scarlett are standing on the porch, Ashley returns from war. Scarlett, believing that she loves Ash- ley, begs him to run away with her: but faithful Ashley refuses to leave Melanie and his son. Scarlett returns to Atlanta, where she marries her sister's lover, Frank Kennedy, to get the money to pay the taxes on Tara. After his death, Scarlett marries Rhett Butler, who offers her anything money will buy: but Scarlett continues to be her same selfish character. At the end of the story and after Melanle's death, and also the death of Scarlett's and Rhett's small daughter, Scarlett drives her husband away by her selfishness. We are left to flgure out for ourselves as to whether or not he will ever return. III. Comments: I feel as though Margaret Mitchell could have written the story shorter because she spends pages on minor descriptions and de- tails, but I do think this helps to make the story clearer. I was rather disappointed in the way she had it end, but also think it is the only appropriate ending for the type of story. As far as the story itself is concerned, I could not have enjoyed it more. It is not on- ly interesting and entertaining, but very easy to understand. The book is divided into different parts, each concerning an important period in the life of Scarlett 0'Hara. The story is very typical of the period around which it is writ- ten. Margaret Mitchell uses very good descrip- tlons, and she writes in such a manner that your interest keeps rising as you read the storyg and this ls certainly an accomplish- ment with such an extremely long novel. Peggy Ann By Vlrginla Cone She was the cutest thing that he had ever seen in a wide-skirted dress of some heavy black silk with babylsh touches of crisp, frail lace at the neck and elbows, and a wide- brimmed sailor hat on the back of her head. She had the fresh childlike complexion of an apple blossom. From under the sailor hat fell long blonde curls, reaching well below her shoulders. When she crinkled her pert little turned-up nose, her blue eyes smiled softly, and her rosy lips curved back over white teeth. Just then, a gust of wind pull- ed at her skirts so as to show ruffled petti- coats, all eyelet embroidery and scallops. In- deed, she was like a child out of a daguer- reotype. 3.30 P. M. By Mildred Clark It is three-thirty on Friday afternoon and activity period is nearly over. There is a vague unrest as if the flrst sound of the bell were already quivering in the air. Shoes scuff the floor, long sighs are heard, and chairs creak. A pencil taps out a spasmodlc rhythm on a desk until the teacher looks up from her work. Suddenly the school band. at practice in the auditorium, stops its loud wheezing, and all becomes quiet. A tense expectancy hovers over the room. Why doesn't the bell ring? The Mystery By Doris Drew Holding her head proudly ln the air and disdainfully shrugging her slim shoulders, she gracefully crossed the room. The girl was pretty, but not in a sweet, friendly way. Cold, aloof were her blue eyesg and a sneer- ing smile played round her painted mouth. Her cultured voice was low and musical, but bitter. Her lovely, ivory-white complexion, a great contrast to the neatly curled raven hair, couldn't hide her thoughts, which all too plainly portrayed her feelings. Long. smooth hands, never still for a moment, showed she was nervous and high-strung. Ever attractive to the opposite sex, she was heartily disliked by other girls. What HI--Y CLUB Left to right. Front row: K. Fortier, Stockson. Berry. H. Hoskin fPres.l. Rogers. Taggett, Wetmore. Second row: Stoton, Boutilier, Hawkins. Wood, Hall. Lambert. J. Hoskin, R. lfortier. Titcomb. bitter emotion was in this gir1's heart? What trick had Fate played on her that she should be so snobbish and cruel to anyone who did try to make friends with her? She was a mysteryg no one knew but herself. A Dear Friend She is a rather corpnlent individual. Iler unnatural blond hair and powder-white skin make her eyes stand out like blue dia- monds. When she walks, she practically bobs and glides across the floor. Her clothes and person are so bedeeked with all conf ceivable ornaments and fussy gadgets that she tingles with the clash of glass and metal at a single movement. Bubbling from her lips there is a steady stream of chatter. which usually does not make sense, even to her. The frills of her dress are so numer- ous and unimaginable that, when you look at her, you have the impression of a hundred different patterns made into one creation. When you talk with her, she gushes with flowery sentiment. She is one of these dear friends who sometimes. when she gets on your nerves, is not so dear. Before The Radio By Maria Putnam Sitting before the radio, the man had an attentive look on his face. He was of medium stature and probably sixty years old. His hair, which was scarce. was snow-white, his eyes a deep blue. and his face thoughtful and worried. He had thin. sensitive lips. A dignified, well-dressed gentleman, he sat in an armchair. resting his feet on a foot- stool. Although there was a news broadcast on the radio, his mind seemed to be wander- ing elsewhere. When the broadcast was tin- ished, he absent-mindedly turned the dial un- til the strains of a symphony orchestra were heard. As he listened, the tenseness vanish- ed from his face and with an air of peaceful- ness he sank into the depths of his arm- chair. Evening By Harold Helms When you look upon the water When the evening tasks are done, You get a glorious feeling, As though a battle won. When the evening stars are glowing And the dew is on the moss, You feel you own the whole wide world-- That you alone are boss. When you hear the crickets chirping And you hear the night birds call, Then you feel contented: You feel at peace with all. Forgotten Dreams By Jean Rhoda When you, pale moon, seek my window And night casts a deep purple hue, Then out of the mist comes stealing Forgotten dreams come true. And when the world around me In sweet sleep has buried its pain, 'Tis then I conjure memories And live school days again. Dear faces or forgotten words From years that have long since gone, Fragments of life from out the past- Can break a heart or make a song. A Plea By Frances Carr The boom of guns! The cries of men! The shrieks of wounded Are heard again. What's all this death And suffering for? The explanation? This is war! War! That menace, Before it's done, Will take many A mother's son. Aye! Women and Children shall, too, Be maimed and crippled, Before it's through. ' All hate lt: but The tyrants high Who denounce war, still Send men to die. Please stop lt, do! Can no one? Then, God! bring peace on earth, Good will to men! Speaking By Tom Donovan Everyone has to speak. Nobody-except some physically impeded persons-has gone through life without speaking, either in pub- lic oratory or in private conversation. The ablity to speak clearly and intelligently lifts a person above the average in the minds of his acquaintances and often leads to pro- motion. Therefore, the value of correct speaking in this modern era ls lnestimable. Public oratory is the foremost way of cor- recting faults of speech and of gaining confl- dence in private conversation. It also gives poise and dispels self-consciousness. All should develop this talent to the utmost. Let us analyze some speakers and see what are the factors of their success. As an extemporaneous speaker, Principal Lam- bert, in my opinion, is one of the best. His ready vocabulary enables the words to roll fluently through his lips. He also has the all-vital confidence that comes from contin- ual practice, and a speaking voice that car- ries to the remotest corners of a room. Dr. Libby, the head of the public speaking de- partment at Colby, said that a singer gener- ally makes a good speaker, because he can change the pitch of hi voice to convey the impression he wishes. I always enjoy listening to Mr. Sprague, the Curtis man. One of his flrst acts when rising to speak is to put his audience at ease with a friendly smile. There is never a dull moment when he has the floor, since he has so much ground to cover in a short time. I think the reason everyone enjoys Mr. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Sprague so much is that he appears to en- joy himself. Since their success depends on their abil- ity to sway the minds of people, politicians usually are good speakers. At the banquet of the Montgomery Speaking Contest, a former winner of the contest and one-time Democratic candidate for Governor, Haro!-.1 F. Dubord, gave an after-dinner speech that was clearly the work of an artist. His free and easy air and frequent insertions of hu- mor allowed the audience to sit back and enjoy a very interesting and perfectly-org1n- ized speech. By combining the good points of speakers with a few simple rules of elocution, one can have a sound foundation for practicing this valuable art. A keen ability in expressing oneself provokes intelligent thought and in- duces harmony with all of one's contacts. Anyone can learn to speak. Everyone should. Welcome To God's Country By Harold Conway We have just reached the summit of Horse Mountain, where we find that we have a worthy reward for our steep and perilous climb. Below us, we see Mattagamlnon Lake with its ragged and rocky shoreline. The crystal blue water seems as smooth as glass. The lake is dotted here and there with queer-shaped islands and peninsulas. In all directions can be seen many lakes, surrounded by the autumn forests. To our right and left can be seen other mountains that, along with this one, help make up the Katahdin chain of mountains. As we toil our way back down the moun- tain and stop to rest, we notice the variation of colors the setting sun makes on the sur- rounding country. We think of the sign we saw along the road just before we the East Branch of the Penobscot? Welcome to God's Country . crossed Yes , we agree, this is truly God's coun- try. One Way to Tell A Teacher What You Think of Him There was a young lady from Blaine Who liked to ride on a train: She went for a ride, Mr. Marsh by her side, And now the poor girl is insane. Avis Briggs E 1 J FUTURE FARMERS The Great Professor, I. M. Wise By Ann Onymous If you don't like what I write, don't read it. If you don't like what you read, I wrote it. Professor I. M. Wise, a gump if there ever was one, is a very learned fellow tif you have a good imaginationl. His advice tothe lovelorn, although somewhat far-fetched, is generally taken, I guess. But don't try to tell me that, if a person of the opposite sex were ignoring you, due to no fault of your own, you would ignore him. Quite to the contrary, you would fall all over yourself to get near him. After your carefully planned escapade has either succeeded or flopped, you'd better forget the whole thing. But to get to Professor I. M. Wise. Al- though we are supposed to dwell in ignor- ance as to who this marvelous miracle man from North Amity University is, you cau'L fool a goon who hasn't any sense. If you want my opinion, Professor I. M. Wise is an egotistical old--tbachelor?J Scouting By Frank Rogers Scouting is more than many people be- lieve it to be. It does more for a boy than many realize. It isn't just an organization in which the members come to meetings to have fun. They come to learn valuable things about life and citizenship. Let us take one of our own town organ- izations for an example, troop 159. This troop is composed of thirty boys including the officers. It is managed by the boys themselves. At the weekly meetings, the boys learn to be prepared for emergencies. They learn how to take care of themselves wherever they may be. Good citizenship and high morals are only a few of the things scouting teaches them. This troop, like other troops, has a scoutmaster. However, he is there just as an elder supervisor. Four Eagle Scout leaders, of high school age, take charge of the meetings. They plan hikes. projects, and programs for the troop mem- bers. Scouting, as you see, teaches boys early in life to be dependent upon themselves. It teaches them leadership, thoughtfulness, and courtesy. Of course, there are some boys whose home life isn't up to par, caus- ing them to be a little less scoutlike, but they learn in time to consider their reputa- tion in their community before they do any- thing wrong. Scouting has a perfect record, never hav- ing had a boy in its enrollment who has at any time been called before a court for any crime, small or large. Many boys call scouting sissllled. To those boys, I would ask but one question: What do you think of a football player who plays on the varsity? Many football players have been mem- bers of scout troops, and they will continue to be. This fact goes to prove the worthi- ness of scouting to young boys. The Hunter A crack of a bush, And a crack of a gun, A patter of hoofs, And a white -tail on the run. A smell of burnt powder, And a quiver of nerves, A look of disgust, And a word held in reserve. Paul Ayotte Dancers' Blitzkrieg By Lona Dee Taggett Have you seen the latest dance steps exe- cuted by any of these jitterbugs? I have. When you see them, you won't recognize them as dances at all. It really appears at first to the casual observer that the partners are having a terrific struggle with each other as well as with the entire group of dancers on the floor. Their appearance is anything but one of peaceful enjoyment. On the contrary, wet, hot, and out of breath, they might just as well have come out of a steam bath. When two dancers happen to mis- judge the distance between them and an- other couple, and forget the rate of speed at which they are traveling, you may expect to have a few casualties. When dancers col- lide, it usually Ilnlshes them for the evening, for they have such headaches and bruises that they can't hold out any longer. The innocent and moderate d-ancer is the one who most often gets in the midst of the fray. It is a terrible struggle, if not im- possible, to guide your frightened partner to a neutral corner. When you think you have finally reached a safe spot, much to your dismay you flnd this same couple rac- ing ln your direction again with the speed of the wind. Alas, you cannot get rid of them! They seem to be everywhere at once. The funny thing ls that it doesn't take a graceful person to execute these fantastic quirks intermlngled with leaps and bounds. It used to be that only a graceful girl had any chance of learning how to dance. The boys wanted to dance with the girl who had this characteristic. Now, however, it seems that the ones who ar ethe most graceful can- not learn the modern dances easily. They don't have, according to opinions offered by experts, the jumps and bobs needed even to make a successful attempt. What beauty there is in this type of danc- ing I have not yet been able to flnd. It is my opinion that if you want to exercise strenuously, you should go for a bicycle ride or a brisk run in the fresh country air, not wear yourself out in a hot, stuffy room. There can't be many healthful elements in simply racing up and down a slippery floor in the midst of a torrid room full of people doing the same thing with really no objective ln mind. A really good dancer and his partner glide along the floor smoothly and rhythmlcally, keeping perfect time and moving as lf one body. Now I have had my say. What is your opinion? A Stream By Robert Boutlller It flows from the heavens and down the mountain side, It glides down the slopes on its seaward ride Through pastures so green and cities so bright- Rolls on all day and on through the night. Soon all about us becomes flat and low The further, the wider, the swifter the flow, Until in the distance of silvery blue, With the long rays of the sun shlnlng through, A glorious stage is laid out before: Thus, as on earth with the heaven secure, We strive for the best regardless the cost- lf we lose on earth, in heaven we've lost! The New Year By Carol Gardner A few days after Christmas there is an exciting event, namely, the New Year. This little new year is hailed with rising spirits, new hopes, and new loves. We symbolize the new year as a baby who will help us out of our difficulties. As the New Year is young, we hope it will be a better year than the last and will give us more to live and love for. The New Year is a symbol of friendship: yet many countrles on this new year are looking at each other with eyes fllled with hate, greed, seltlshness, and longing. Even if the monster, War, ls upon us at the begin- ning of this year, we all expect and pray for a peaceful world, one full of love and kind- ness. Every four years there is an extra day left dangling which the calendar makers put at the end of February. That month has only twenty-eight days in other years and so- the reason. This fourth year is called Leap Year, for the simple reason that then and only then ls it correct for girls to be the ask- ers. It so happens that this year is leap year, and many ladies who are now single and courageous will probably soon be on the engaged or married list. Malden ladies for whom we say there is no hope of mar- riage can now put in an oar for themselves: and who knows? Perhaps they will win. All in all, the new year is a time when we hould be, not gloomy and pessimistic, but hopeful and optimistic. Christmas Day By Jack Kelth Christmas day Is drawing near. Just a few more days to go, And everyone will be full of cheer And absolutely out of dough. The Spirit of Christmas By Lloyd Boutlller The night was dark and very dreary: The whistle of the wind was eerie: The street lights cast a feeble glow Upon the quiet earth below. The windows of a toy shop there, Cast brilliant lights across the square! Upon the shelves, arranged so neat, Were trains and carts, and dolls so sweet. Outside the window, this dark night, Stood a small girl with eyes so bright, Her cheeks so thin, her clothes so old, Her small hands reddened by the cold. A man who then chanced to pass by Looked at the child with tender eye: He asked, Which toy is best of all? She whispered, Oh, that pretty doll! Inside the store, the doll he bought: To one small heart, great joy he brought: He smiled as, with but a short pause, She whispered, Thank You, Santa Claus! A Poet By Irene Wiggins If I could just be a poet Of love: in every verse, I would write that all should know lt, In lines both short and terse. l'd write about the shining sun, Of how it lights our way: And of the twinkling stars above That come at the close of day: And of the laughing little stream That ponders through the lane, And circles round the maple tree And then comes back again: Of trees that sway their lofty limbs As if to rock the birds, While gentle breezes come singing In softly muted words. I would write about the cities, Of buildings tall and quaint, And tell you about life's endings, When pulsing hearts grow faint. And then to ease the ache of hearts Of those in sorrow pressed, I'd make my poems give comfort And soothe the troubled breast. Her Conscience By Barbara Somerville Sparkling blue eyes below delicately arch- ed eyebrows, a pert little nose above de- lightfully red lips only enhance the mis- chievous look that covers the round little face, its childish texture slightly tanned by the sun. Shining auburn curls set off her piquant features. The blue of the dress she wears gives her lively eyes a still deeper hue. The dress, so short yet so dainty, re- veals round dimpled knees with a long red scratch across her left one, evidently wrought by her curiosity. Her tiny feet clad in white shoes rest gently on the porch step. Her head in her hands, she sits completely lost in her dreams of tomorrow. In her dreams she is transported to a far-away land where no mother pries into her planned at- attack on her grandfather's chin whiskers. Tiptoeing softly across the carpeted floor of the living room to where her grandfather sits snoozing in the pleasant afternoon sun, she climbs nimbly upon the arm of his chair, a pair of blunt scissors clutched in her hand. Intentness written on her face betrays her well-laid plan. Snip, snip go the scissors! The whiskers which once fas- cinated, yet annoyed her so greatly now lay in a forlorn heap on his lap. With a sigh of relief she returns to her interrupted nap, satisfaction all over her features. No long- er will those old whiskers tickle her sensi- tive skin when her grandfather attempts to kiss her! With a gleeful laugh, the little girl awakes from her dreams. Slyly glancing about her, she sees no one. What an opportunity to attack her victim! Off she goes to get her weapon. With a hand that can barely grasp the doorknob, she quietly opens the living room door, and steals softly across the floor. Up on the arm of the chair she scrambles. She raises her armeready. All at once, the picture of her grandfather without his whis- kers appears before her eyes, immediately killing the joy that was there a few seconds ago. No, she can't do it. Her grandfather wouldn't be her grandfather without his whiskers. So, sliding down into his lap, she snuggles close: and again off she goes to drealnland. I had a little dog I fed her 011 tin cans And when her little puppies came They came in a Ford sedan. By Phyllis Cyr K, I ,fi JUNIOR CLASS 'D,E5f:A F N. i EQ N... i X ..,.4 fwmw 1. I X70 C77 ff!! ,-X QI -4-X MA I, 1 ii Sw X Q Y i 1 in 5. ' ? :pf ' ww ff ' f if ' f' Q Y Z1 ig Q is if-2 !5. ,,i,.ff':'q Clk ' btvffvng ' Y Kill Q' V Z X U , 'Li Lf Y 'U ' i i mf' Th e Orchestra Beautiful Springtime By James Skehan In the spring of the year, I like to lie ln the warm sun under a cherry tree and be drowsed into sleep by the forever-passing stream, flowing ever so slowly down to the sea. Down drop the pink cherry blossoms, one by one, onto the slowly moving water, to glide down the stream to some unknown destiny. The bees hum overhead in search of a lovely flower, while in the nest above the orlole broods over her eggs with un- feigned jealousy. Everywhere birds sing merrily because this sad, brown earth has become fragrant and beautiful once more. Disappointed By Edith -Dlcklneon I'm waiting by the telephoneg I'm waiting for a call. Oh joy! The telephone doth ring, I'm there before them all. With trembling lips I say, Hello , With hopes it is the mister. Alas! My fondest dreams are smashed. A male! But for my sister! Quarreling By Phyllis Anderson To me, the silliest thing that people do is constantly to quarrel and bicker. Begin- ning wtih the pettiest kind of conflict, we find two children, each clutching for the possession of a single small toy, which is probably the drabbest one out of a dozen. Yet, neither child's instinctive stubborn pride will permit him to surrender his rights without some deciding factor's influ- ence. We advance to a more serious problem- that of nation versus nation. This kind of quarrel cannot always be settled so easily as the previous one. It may lead to blood and to the ruthless human grinder, war. Even today our supposedly superior uni- verse ls confronted with such a disaster. But aren't we civilized? - I often become confused as to the actual meaning of this word. E Let us place the nations of the world on a stage, and enroll them. One sees Russia as a plunging overgrown boy, deliberate in his actions, intent on destroying defenseless beings. Finland enters, a small courageous lad upholding his interests, law and order uppermost in his mind. Russia strikes - Finland is bewildered, but never cringes. The people of Russia are not to be blam- ed. Perhaps there is a hidden force, a driv- ing magnetic power that disregards souls. Is it a man, insane with the prominence and glory of fame? The old world needs to bow its tired head in everlasting meditation. People of every nationality should look upward to the Power that has never failed. Why should you and I quarrel when we're so pathetically humble? Snow By Jeanne Bither Sparkling, shining, crunchy snow is the blanket of whiteness which transforms our winter into a glorious fairyland. It covers the brown earth with a glistening carpet on which we may walk each day. The lofty arms of the trees delight ln being covered with it. The houses just love to see the snow cover up their dingy roofs. Oh, how we love to play in the snow! It is the source of most of our winter sports. The long-stretched, snow-covered hills where we slide are a product of this magic snow. This covering of whiteness may be compared to thousands and millions of sparkling, tiny, star-shaped diamonds. It is indeed a fairy- land In which we live every day. The old worn-out earth, dressed up in new finery, is this wonderful, wintry place in which we live. Autumn in Maine By Phyllle Anderson The north wind makes the pine tree groan Up on the wooded hlllg The autumn frost has chilled the elm- Taken each leaf and frill. - 'V , is ' UDF 5 .. 'Qi' , ggi, ng, Q. , f A ' A - . W , Y Mx to ' G 7 . -fffk 5 A . X , . Look on fha aces C LJ A X Q ,ri 25 , v an wquvw Www X I . Q Q ' 1 4 iw 5 55 ri 5' 5 Q fry vf tif' X +1 tl' iff I P , IVV ef .-HX on Hugh Ban cl K ff' 1 'Qi Y E ggi? ,Q 9 The southbound duck wings fleetly o'er To seek his winter nest. The little red squirrel is searching for The nuts he likes the best. Hunters from the other states Are all arriving here To make a sport of shooting down Our partridge, bear, and deer. But soon this time of year is past And winter hems us in, With only Christmas to break the spell Till springtime comes again. Sue By Jean Rhoda In the softened light of oncoming evening, the delicate coloring of Sue's face seemed to gather a calm vividness. It was a small oval face, transparent in whiteness, with a firm line of cheek and chin, a full but firm mouth, delicate nostrils, and a low, well- formed brow, covered by a rising arch of smooth locks the color of ripe wheat. The hair was drawn straight back behind the ears and partly covered by a small lace cap. The eyebrows, of the same color as the hair, were perfectly arched and lightly penclledg the eyelashes, though no darker, were long and abundant. The eyes had no peculiar beauty, beyond that of expression. It was one of those faces that make one think of flowers with pale coloring on their petals. Sally By M. Haggerty A smiling face, friendly and true, Shining eyes, bright and blue, Long hair, black and curly, Even teeth, white and pearly, Pretty clothes, clean and neat, A gentle voice, soft and sweet, ' -, 1.L.1,.n2H..g, -, A loving nature, constant and rare, A nice girl, pleasant and fair: ' Sally! The Cremation of Gwen McGrew tWith apologies to Robert Servicel 'Twas bitter cold in the ice and snow, With the 'mometer saggln' to ten below, As across the ice of Houlton flew The intrepid form of Gwen McGrew. She gritted her teeth in the icy blast, But to her ski sticks still held fast, As down the slopes of a slippery slide She soared in a bitter, freezing ride. But now she moaned in the bitter cold: She shivered and shook as if grown oldg Her cheeks went whlte in the pale twilight And hard as a plate of gold. Slowly she froze into human ice, Though still erect she stood, As she skied along, it seemed all wrong- Stiff as a stick of wood. She slid to the high school on School Street, Where the janitor earns his hire, He took the girl by her frozen feet And threw her into the flre. She slzzled and steamed till the tire went out, Then knocked at the iron gate, Open up, she cried with a lusty shout, Before I lose more weight! Van opened the doors of the furnace wide, And out stepped Gwen McGrew- As slim as Stoton, drat his hide, And as tall as Stoton, too! There was a young miss from Fall River Who was sent out to purchase some liverg She went to a show And spent all the dough And her parents will never forgive her. -F Levensallor 40 .a.,, 4 gh: Y .A . .X . -x Q Q 5 J ll Q!! P M It 4 ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER 'F' . af, ff ki b 1 'T 4..'s1- g , f 5 K. Xtk ' 3 Q 9. -wg -M -s k. Q L4 Bum? When I'm assigned to write a poem, I cannot seem to think Of anything to write about: My thoughts I cannot link. I sit and think and think and think, But thoughts just will not come: So please accept this little verse, Although I know it's bum. John Putnam The Future of Autogiro By James Madlgan The autogiro has great possibilities not only as a future means for transportation, but also as a privately owned way of trav- eling. In case of war, such as ls going on today, the plane factories will begin to increase ln size and production in order to keep up with the great demand for fighting planes. When the war is over, these factories would lie idle, and many people would be put out of work. If these factories had a plane some- what llke the autogiro, which they could turn out at a reasonably low price and stlll keep up with the demand, they would not be at so much of a loss. The autogiro would stop a lot of highway accidents and congestions, and would pro- bably be a much safer way to travel than any other means used today. This would stop much city traffic and wou1dn't cause the delay which is caused by overcrowded streets. V The autogiro can easily be landed on a very small place, because it requires no run- way, as the ordinary airplanes do. The city people could land their glros on the roofs of their apartment houses, and the country people could land right in their own door- yard. Of course the impossibillties of the auto- giro are many. An instance is the landing on the roof, which would be all right for a fewg but, if everyone who went to his office in some of the large office buildings had an autogiro, there wouldn't be enough room to land. If a forty-mile gale came up, it would blow the planes from one end of the city to the other. For a few years the price and the cost of running would probably be a little too high for the average person. If some of the large factories which are turning out war planes today did change ln- to autogiro factories, they would probably be able to supply the demand and turn them out at a reasonable price: but if this meth- od were a success, the automobile factories would go on the rocks, and the situation would be as bad as ever. Crowds By Carl Robbins Crowds annoy me. Now, of course, there are countless types of crowds,-large crowds, small crowds, happy crowds, angry crowds, frightened crowds, drunken crowds, and a great many more. But the type which provokes me most is the Christmas shopping crowd. This species seems to have absorbed the more undesirable qualities of the others and added some alarming tactics of its own. How I admire the courageous fellow who throws himself heedlessly into one of these yuletide brawls, and yet how I pity him! The unfortunate who does meet such a fate wlll flnd himself in a whirlpool of stumbling, prodding, pushing, maullng, clawing, smoth- ering, shrieking, crushing, clerk-cursing, bargain-crazed shoppers. Unless our hero is abnormally indifferent to torture, he will come out of this night- mare a horribly battered and mangled thing, badly ln need of a quiet vacation. All Ye That Weary By Gwen McGrew In a large eastern city, one cold autumn night, a small, shrunken figure hurried down a dark side street into the hallway of an old tenement building. Inside, she stopped a moment to rest after her battle with the cruel wind, still roaring outside in his anger at losing his prey. When, in a few moments, she had caught her breath, she slowly, feebly mounted the long, gloomy flight of stairs. 'Turning right at the top, she stepped into a small, cold room with a slanting roof. Shivering, half BOYS' H CLUB from the cold, half from the dread that was in her heart. she snapped on the light. After sl1e had taken off her shabby coat and hat, she appeared even tinier, more frail than before. Her hair, thin and white, was pulled back tightly over her small head. Her wan face looked bleak and frightened. Turning on the gas. she lit the range by the broken window. When the flame had become a small. thin wall of blue, crimson, and gold. she sat down before it in a little old rocker. Although the room was cold even near the range, she hated and feared the blaze because it made her remember. Every time she sat before a fire, gazing into the flame, she saw pictures of her old home, of her dead husband and child, of all that had been. That was why she dreaded com- ing back to her cold dingy room, feared th - hopeless, meager blaze of the gas range, and feared, most of all, being alone. So tonight, instead of looking at the fire, she turned out the electric light and leaned back, wearily closing her eyes. For a long time she sat thus. drowsing momentarily, until a, sudden gust of wind through the broken pane caused the flame to flicker and then die. Once, she opened her heavy lids and, seeing the cold range, thought, I must turn off the gas. But wait! What did she see? A face, beautiful and sweet, shone in the darkness. The lips moved. Come, You are tired. Put down your bur- den of sorrow and come. Yes, but just for a moment let me rest hore. I'm so very, very tired. Rest in peace. I will be waiting for you. Softly, happily, she closed her eyes again and slept the eternal sleep. To write a poem I've tried all day, But this I cannot do. Therefore I've put my pen away, I think that I am through. P. Drake The day is bright and sunny: It looks like spring this day. Hard telling what tomorrow brings! It may not be so gay. -E. Vincent There was a little girl named Jane, Who loved a boy named Charles. She thought he had some pretty curls, But found that they were snarls. W-D. McKnight SEVENTH GRADE EIGHT!-I GRADE 44 Exchanges The Ship-Presque Isle High School. The Crew is a most original way of listing your editorial board. Also the drawings and pic- tures add much to your book. All in all, it's a fine example of a year book. The Washington Record-East Machias. Your literary section is line, with the sports section running a close second. A few pic- tures of some of the scholars' good times would make your magazine more enjoyable. The Ripple-Hartland Academy, Hartland. Your Pro and Con articles in the editorials are certainly different. Your French addi- tion is also seldom seen in other books. The Meteor-Berlin High School, Berlin, New Hampshire. You have a splendid book, but a few cuts of your students' school life would make your book more interesting. Wouldn't your advertising look better if it were concentrated in one part of the book? The Crimson Crier-Orono High School, Orono. Your cover certainly lives up to its name. Your sports section is line and your literary works add to your book. The Signet-N. H. Faye High School, Dex- ter. Your fine literaryrsection is hurt only by the want of variety. A few snapshots would take away the monotony of tl1e pages. Your advertisments are very neat and com- pact. Pine Needles-Mattanawcook Academy, Lincoln. You have a great book right from cover to cover!! Your many snapshots and cuts make your book ve1'y enjoyable to read. The Reflector-Caribou High School, Cari- bou. Your book is made interesting by the many activities pictured and explained. Haven't you any great Chaucers ? A little literary indulgence would take away from the possible monotony of so many pictures. Otherwise, a fine book. The Islander-Bar Harbor High School. Your editorials and pictures are fine. Have you only two main sports? Your pictures of the Pictures Without Camera or Film can- not be passed Without comment. Fine work! The Northern Lights H- Stearns High School, Millinocket. The literary and poetry sections are exceptionally good. Your joke department, however, could be greatly im- proved by a few shots of school life. The advertisements are very compact and neat. THE FRESHMAN CLASS The Lever-Skowhegan High School. You have an exceptionally fine athletic section. The pictures also add much to your hook. One suggestion, howeverg your advertise- ments would he better if grouped together. Salmagundi - Aroostook S'tate Normal School, Presque Isle. Your annual is one which would be hard to beat. The many pictures so cleverly and neatly arranged are the making of your book. We greatefully acknowledge these ex- changes and hope our praise and criticisms may prove of some benefit. May you receive as much enjoyment from our yearbook as we have received from each of yours! J. R. Alumni 1939 Adams. Ralph-+At home. Anderson, Mary-At Ricker Junior College. Alward, Doris-Burdett Business College, Bates. Carolyn-H-At home. Bates, Margaret-Working at Woolworth's, Houlton. Bither, Mildredaworking in Soil Conserva- tion Office, Houlton. Boyne, Charles-Attending Air College. Bragan. Anna-At home. Bragan, Pauline-At home. Brown, Eugene-Working on the farm. Brown, George-Post graduate. Buxton, Willard-Working at Gofkauf's, Houlton. Callnan, Marie-Westbrook Junior College. Callnan, Mary4St. Joseph's College, Port land. Carpenter, Hope-At home. Carson, Allison-VVorking at iloulton Water Company. Clark, Hubert-At home. Clowes, George--In the Canadian Army. Clowes, Marion-At home. Comins, Irma-Aroostook State School. Conlogue, Bernard-At home. Cormier, Germaine-At home. Coyle, Wilma-At home. Cumming, Helen-Post graduate. Donovan, Frances-University of Maine. Erickson, Wilma-Working in the office of Plywood Corporation. Normal SOPHOMORE CLASS Farrar, Frederick-Working at Plywood Corporation. Fitzpatrick, Alice-Houlton Buslnes Col- lege. Flemming, William-At home. Foster, Phyllis-Rlcker Junior College. Foster, Rosetta-Married. Gentle, Elizabeth-Post graduate. Gerrlsh, Margaret-Living in Stratton. Green, Tressa--Post graduate. Hamilton, Evelyn-Working ln First Nation- al Bank, Houlton. Hannigan, Charles-At home. Hawkins, Dorothy-Working at the Pantry Restaurant. Herrick, Ralph-At home. Hodgdon, France -Working at Northland Hotel, Houlton. Hosford, Rheta-Deceased, May 6, 1939. Huggard, Robert-Working in A 8: P in Mlllinocket. Hughes, Lou-Post graduate. Jacklns, Jean-Working at Postal Telegraph, Houlton. Johnson, Arlene-At home. Johnson, Cecil-Working with Smith Dow. Kinney, Harrison-Working in Hartford, Conn. Kinney, Leola-Living in Danforth, Maine. Kinney, Shirley-Aroostook State Normal School. Knapp, Dorothy-At home. Leith, Avls-At home. Lincoln, Geraldine-Becker College, Wor- cester, Mass. Lincoln, Marcia-At home. MacDonald, Dorothy-In training at Aroos- took Hospltal, Houlton. Martin, Delourde-Working in post office at Eagle Lake. McDonald, Anna-Working at Woolworth's, Houlton. McCordic, Wendall-Working on the farm. McGowan, Alfred-Ricker Junior College. Mclntosh, Blanche-At home. Mclntosh, Mary-Working in Houlton Trust Company. McKinnon, Milicent-Working at Wool- worth's, Houlton. McKenzie, Margaret-Golden Beauty School in Portland. Mchaughlan, Alice-At home. McQuarrie, Nadine-Post graduate. Miller, Halbert-At home. Mooers, Robert-Farming in Linneus. Mullen, Helen-University of Maine. Murphy, Rheta-In Training at Aroostook General Hospital, Houlton. Myrshall, Verna-At home. Neal, Elizabeth-At home. Oliver, Paul-Ricker Junior College. Paradls, Germaine-Working at Roller Skat- ing Rink, Houlton. Plourd, Medrick-Operating a store in Houl- ton. Poole, Elizabeth-At home. Porter, Everett-Ricker Junior College. Powers, Frederick-At home. Pringle, Florence-At home. Quimby, Mildred-Married. Rhoda, Wakeliet-At home. Rogers, Madolyn-University ot Maine. Rourke, Glenna-Training at Aroostook Gen- eral Hospital, Houlton. Rush, Robert-Working on the farm. Scott, Harriet-Training at the Madigan Hospital, Houlton. Smith, Gladys-Training at Madigan Hos- pital, Houlton. Steen, Eulah - Aroostook State Normal School. Stockson, Arnold-Post graduate. Stover, Clifford-Working for C. B. Esters. Stevens, Willard-Post graduate. Stevens. Russell-At home. Stewart, Jean-At home. Thompson, Jean-Working in Register of Deeds Office, Houlton. Thompson, Vaughn-Working in Chet Bates' Barber Shop. Van Tassel, Hazel-University of Maine. Varney, Madeline-Houlton Business Col- lege. Waddington, Dorothy-Living in Skowhegan. Ward, James-St. John's Prep School, Dan- vers, Mass. Watson, James-At home. Watson, Ralph-Work ln Boston. Wood, Dorothy-Post graduate. Young, Raymond-C. C. C. Camp, Bar Har- bor. 1 938 Adams, Claude Henry- University of Maine. Berry, Jeannette, Elizabeth-University of Maine. Blther, Gordon Haley-Ricker Junior Col- lege. Bossle, Harold Lee-Ricker Junior College. Briggs, Marie Alice-Training at Madigan Hospltal, Houlton. Cameron, Joseph Henry-Farmington Nor- mal School. Daley, Frances Constance-Gentle's Insur- ance Company, Houlton. Dibblee, Ruth Mildred-St. Joseph's College, Portland. Dlcklnson, Katherine Gertrude-Training at Madigan Hospital, Houlton. Dow, Harold Raymond--Riverside Military Academy, Georgia. Graham, Donnell Douglas-Farmington Nor- mal School. Lakin, Ardith Canfleld-Bates College. Leavitt, Wlnnifred Grace-Married to Alex- ander George Munro. Mason, Donald Eugene-Ricker Junior Col- lege. McCormack, Grace Loretta-Training at Madigan Hospital, Houlton. Mooney, Mary Wlnnlfred-Training at Madl- gan Hospital, Houlton. Mullen, Joseph Norman - University of Maine. Nason, Bertha Jessie-Married. Niles, Lloyd George-Ricker Junlor College. Peabody, Ruth Frances - University of Maine. Perry, Barbara Louise-University of Maine. Putnam, Aaron Hacker-University of Maine Roben, George Douglas - University of Maine. Ruth, Robert Mathew--University of Maine. Small, Janette Louise-Training at Deacon- ess Hospital, Boston. Stewart, Pauline Jennie-Married to Edgar Clark, Conn. Terrio, Mary Elizabeth-1Westbrook Junior College. Tltcomb, Alton Vernon - University of Maine. 1937 Anderson, Geraldlneewestbrook Junior Col- lege. Bamford, John Watson--Ground work at La- Gardla Field, New York. Cassidy, Marguerite Mary - St. Francis Xavier College at Antlgonlsh. Clark, Frederick-Houlton Business College. Cumming, Alexander Barton-Gorham Nor- mal School. Cummlng, Harvard Alexander-Manager of First National Store, Houlton. Hatfield, Marjorie Esther-Rlcker Junior College. Ford, Helen Abbie-Training at Maine Gen- eral Hospital, Portland. Hawkins, Marlon Janice-Training at Malne General Hospital, Portland. Hawkins, Ronald Morrison-Ricker Junior College. Holmes, Lela Gertrude-Working at Fed- eral Land Bank Office, Houlton. McKay, Joseph Hume-Bowdoin College. Martin, Cecile Catherine-Married to Char- les Abbott, Conn. Smith, Allce Geneva--Training at Madigan Hospital, Houlton. Thomas, Elizabeth Bernice-Ricker Junior College. Ward, Mary Catherine--Regis College, Wes- ton, Mass. Tne Ink Well H. H. S. Chatter Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Houlton High School and all the delinquent movie-goers, let's go to press. This is Alta Squlnchell, your cam- pus snooper, bringing you the latest and hot- test news items rlght out of the ink well. In his report for the North Star, Bobbie Johnson inserted a paragraph telling of his conquests along the feminine line. Will someone kindly inform hlm that these same femmes are laughing up their sleeves? None of them are cradle-robbers. To the surprise of all H. I-I. S., Stubby Stewart has remained entirely faithful to her wandering boy. Mary Jane Gorham tried desperately to find out whom Albert Madigan took to a cer- tain tobogganing party. Well, to relieve your feelings, Mary-it could have been Muriel Steen. Someone had better write to Raymond Young to tell him to come home and take care of his little woman before some other Romeo grabs her up. After due consideration, the feminine po- pulation of Houlton High School has decid- cd that Al Bell is deflnltely not the answer to a maiden's prayer. Although Miss Farnham was, at the first of the year, quite the ideal teacher , the glamor seems to have faded. Returning from the Caribou game, Jo Ann changed Harold Helms' white shirt to a beautiful red-and-white polka dot. Jane Pierce from Portland certainly turn- ed out to be a bit of blonde dynamite, eh, Tom? The biggest surprise of the year was Mary Jo Crafts and Billy Stockson. The affair received the full approval and approbation of the entire high school. Anyone hearing Charlotte's tales of her incomparable glamor would, without ques- tion, declare her winner in any llar's con- lest. There are two corrections to be made in the Song Hlt sectlon of the Highster. The symbol for Deep in a Dream should be Paul Ayotte, and, for My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Tom Donovan. The male teachers of H. H. S. are think- ing seriously of organizing a Father's Club. Mr. Marsh and Mr. Dobbins, our only bache- lors, will be honorary membersg and, be- cause of his wide experience, Mr. Marsh will serve as chief advisor in marital problems. The Year In Review This year will always be remembered as the year we lost our little old lady. The hallway outside Room 12 is singularly emp- ty no matter who stands there, for no one can flll her place. Just the same, she wants us to remember she's still up there on the hill, pulling with us in everything we do. On-again-off-again Lakin has kept H. H. S. guessing all year. Last fall, he and Bette made quite a team until Jackie started play- ing interference. But even Jackie couldn't cope with the little red hen. Poor Johnnle was ln a turmoil until he finally decided to improve his mind with geometric angles and stuff. Theorems and corollarles didn't last long, though, for now he's seen with the walking mummy. Your reporter is pro- phesying that he'll soon be teaming it up with Bette again. Mike Boynton, too, has been doing the rounds-Hilda, Phyllis, and Betty. How about giving Winlfred a break, Mike? May- be she can hang onto you. Barbara Roben has been seen often in the company of Joe Ward. By unanimous approval, the Romance of the Year goes to J lm and Joyce. Both the Peabodys and the Smiths have this year contributed to the future genera- tion tmay it increasell. That's all for this year: and, until the next North Star, this ls Alta Squinchell, who hopes that when we meet again, there will be a new trophy case in Houlton High School's lower hall. The Storm At Sea The wind was billowing the sails: The fog hung deep and white: The captain sought a beacon's gleam To guide him through the night. The ship began to weave and roll: The sailors knew the sign: But steady hands and steady hearts Brought them to port in time. Milo Hughes jokes and Funnyisms fthat really happened J G. Brown: What is a literary aspirant, J. Green: Did you know the library was Gloria ? closed today ? G. Dow: Pm not sure, but I think it's what an author takes when he's got a head- Miss Qualey: No, how come? J. Green: Because they found smallpox ache! in the dictionary ! -v -.. a P mf 5.1.-W . Ma. gg, 'L ave .L A-a 3 f' Y ini 515' 52 5 FQ P13-ya: if '2 1 ,RQ .5 K .. g4 5 ,. g..g,,' f. v M Q J' ' I ,eg ,, ,I ,.. Hflvigh' X- -vj.. 41.5 '33 Atf u'Sgl,,p - A .L r- .KL A 'I bm .. y,w.if,g .' , h . S . Q., . .1 .f:,,v. wr. , , P . '. .,. . . L., ',..4 ,,f f f , 4 , 'L J, A-1:35, .54 ,..,f'XL , ,.,-, Ag - .w .Q.Vc g..f '::,' ' f - f A 1.T'.'Yf n:, ffffTHv :ff i in -, R V 31-fr? f'1'fYX.E.'g1.5- A '- 'w.'fmI ?,f?'fr: nf. 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Office: 50 Main Street, I-Ioulton, Maine Telephone No. 77 IllllllllIIllllllIIIIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIllllllIIllllllIIllIIIlllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllll FIRST NATIONAL BANK MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM HOULTON GRANGE STORE HOULTON PIONEER TIMES Oldest and Largest Newspaper in Northern Maine Read The Weekly School Page for all the news of your activities FINE PRINTING of every description OFFICE SUPPLIES, complete dept. 23 COURT ST. HOULTON PHONE 210 J. FREDERIC BURNS of Houlton Republican Candidate for Congress from The Third Maine District PRIMARIES JUNE 17TH HOULTON HIGH SCHOOL 1918 COMPLIMENTS OF BERRY 81 BENN Ralph L. Berry, Prop. AUTHORIZED FORD SALES and SERVICE SINCE 1909 THE QUALITY CAR in the LOW PRICE FIELD BANGOR ST. PHONE 90 HOULTON ADEQUATE LIGHTING! Loolq AROUND! Is your home, office, or store illuminated with glareless, shadowless, eye-comfort lighting? Let us help solve your lighting problems. HOULTON WATER CO. UlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIllIIllIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllll PENNEY' AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARKET SQUARE, HOULTON, MAINE SOME FACTS about ourselves and Our Permanent Policy . . . We're experienced in the retail business-We're thirty-eight years old and hold the respect of thousands of thrifty Americans who are patrons of our stores throughout the United States. Our original store was called The Golden Rule g and, while We're now identified as the J. C. Penney Co., our method of operation now-as then-INCLUDES THE WHOLE-HEARTED APPLICATION OF THE GOLDEN RULE IN OUR DEALINGS WITH CUSTOMER AND CO- WORKER. If ls not our policy to ask you to pay a certain price for any article one day and then offer it to your neighbor for less on the following day. You'll find our prices uniformly low at all times, because we don't be- lieve in limiting your opportunity for savings to irregularly-spaced in- tervals. We're open six days a week - we like crowds six days a week! And who doesn't like to find bargains, no matter when they shop? OUR AIM IS TO KEEP OURSELVES BUSY AND YOU HAPPY BY OFFERING YOU LOW PRICES EVERY DAY! To accomplish our aim, we have eliminated every possible frill and unnecessary expense of present-day store-keeping, which we all know is eventually paid for by the customer. IIIllIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIllIIIIIIIllIIllIIllIIllIlllIllIIIllIIllIIllIIIIIIIllIllllllIIllIIllIIIIIllIIllllIIllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll Pictures to be reproduced faithfully must be printed from superior photo-engraving. This quality, combined with original and modern design, results in an annual the students are proud to call their own. Engravings in this yearbook as Well as many others throughout the East, were made by THE B SIL L. SMITH SYSTE SCHOOL ANNUALS A SPECIALTY DREXEL BUILDING PHILADELPHIA IIllllllllllllilllllllllllllIllllIllllllllllllllllllllll IllIIllIIllIIIIIIlllIllllIllIIllIllllIlllllllIllIllllllllllllIllIIllIIllIIlllIIllIllllIIllIlllllllIIllIlllIIlllIllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllllIIllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIK Compliments of Atherton's 2 Kendall Street Harness and Horse Furnishings Tennis Rackets Restrung Unless You Trade With OSGOOD The Jeweler We Both Lose Munro's West End Drug Store Houlton, Maine Compliments of M argie's Beauty Shop Tel. 621-M James H. McPartland and Sons Plumbing and Heating Electric Oil Burners 19 Water St. Houlton, Me Phone 395-M Compliments of The Tally - Ho Restaurant IIIHIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIlllllllllllIlllIlllIlllIlllIIllIIllllllllllIIllIlllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllflllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll DUNN FURNITURE CO. 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HYDE, Mgr. ALMON H. FOGG COMPANY Hardware and Sporting Goods HOULTON, MAINE lllllllllllllllllIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIllIlllllllllllllllllllll MURDOCH B. McKAY BERLIN H. BROWN GEO S. GENTLE CO. GENERAL INSURANCE 66Aroostook's Oldest Agency Features Insurance of Every Description Today E More than ever before, property owners need dependable insurance, as well as the cooperation of a dependable agency. Automobile Owners need Reliable and Nation-Wide as well as Local Claim Service at the lowest possible cost consistent with Safety. We Have it For You! MASONIC BLDG. PHONE 400 HOULTON, MAINE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IllIlllllllllllllllllllIIIIlllllllllllllllllllll IIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllIlllIlllIllllllllllHllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllll Dependable Camera Service! Accessories for the Camera! Key Store for every kind of Film! Instruclcive Photographic Books! New Darkroom Accessories! Silent and Sound Projectors! Dakin's Sporting Goods. Co. Waterville Bangor Collegiate Cap 86 Gown Company 366 Fifih Avenue NEW YORK, N. Y. 11 ACADEMIC APPAREL CI-IGIR GOWNS BAND CAPES Compliments of Snider Packing Corp. Compliments of A Friend J. D'Agatt Ladies' and Gents' Tailor Remodeling - - Fur Work Dyeing Cleaning Pressing 68 Main Street Houlton, Me. Phone 467-R Service Filling Stations, Inc. Distributors Texaco Petroleum Products GASOLINE, MOTOR OIL FUEL OIL, RANGE OIL TRACTOR DISTILLATE Compliments of New York Life Insurance Co. C. W. HARMON Special Agent Tel. 264-M Houlton, Maine Compliments of Shaw's Law OH' ice Herschel Shaw R. W. Shaw lllllllllllllllllIIIIIllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll After High School What ? ? ? Why Not Attend Ricker Junior College? Courses in Liberal Arts, Engineering, Secretarial Science, Business Administration, Pre-Agricul- ture, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Nursing. Special Courses for Post Graduate Students Rate for Day Students 3210 Including Cost of Books and Fees For Further Information, Inquire Roy M. Hayes, Principal lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllll Geo. A. Hall Co. Wholesale Field Seeds, Potato Bags, Dusts and Sprays Rock Wool Insulations J-M Blown-In, or Bats Roofing and Siding Asbestos, Asphalt, Metal Road Builders' Supplies Asphalts, Metal Culverts Snow Fence, Steel Goods GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES A. P. W. Paper Towels, Dixies llllllIllIIllIIlllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllUHlllllIIlllIllllIllllllllllllIllllllllllllll -J L Houlton Steam Laundry We clean carpets and floors without taking up. We also dye carpets and art squares, and clean divans and upholstered chairs. Odorless Cleaning Our up-to-date service in- sures thorough cleaning and the original freshness of your fabrics. Expert Handling and Finishing 3-Hour Service TRY US! New York Tailoring Co. Phone 49-R Houlton, Maine Aroostook Maid Ice Cream Outsells every other ice cream in Aroostook County 10-1. Try it at once and you will understand Why. Houlton Ice Cream Company Visit Gofkauf's lNew Location, Market SquareJ Auto Needs -- Sporting Goods Hardware -- Radios Garden Supplies Aroostook's Bicycle Headquarters Tel. 959 Compliments of Dr. E. G. Bostrom A Good Place to Buy Your Footwear - - At Reasonable Prices - - Boston Shoe Store Houlton, Maine Compliments of Robert M. Lawlis IlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIII Everybody Eats At Robinson's Thad Grant, Manager Ice Cream and Lunches Large Assortments of Fruits and Candies Meet Your Friends Here IIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIlllllllllllIllllllllllllIIllIIllIllllIlllllllllllllllllllll Dr. E. S. Barton Dentist Compliments of . Dr. J. O. Willey Houlton, Maine Compliments of Socony - Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. Here's A Tip! Wise women have found Helen Niles' Glamour Beauty Salon To be a place they can get top quality at economy prices. As a sample: Machine, Wireless, and Machineless Permanent Waves 33.00 to 2510.00 End Permanents 82.00 - 82.50 Shampoo, Finger Wave And Manicure 51.00 Phone 620 Over Penney's lilllIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IllIllllIllllIlIIllIIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Smith Bros. Plumbing and Heating Agents for Kleen-Heat Oil Burners Dead River Oil Co. W. J. Scott, Mgr. Distributors for Esso and Esso Extra Unexcelled Gasoline Essoheat - - Light Essoheat - - Medium Tel. 602 Compliments of Dr. Mitchell United Neon Display Neon Signs 10 Highland Ave. Houlton Truck and Window Lettering All Types of Commercial Signs Compliments of Dr. W. D. Carr Charles Hayward Company Wholesale Grocers Bangor Houlton IlllIlllIllllllllIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIllIIIlilllllllllIllllllllllllll Ivey's Lunch All Food Home Cooked Light Lunches Order Cooking Confectionery, Tobacco, Ice Cream Every Meal a Pleasant Memory Bangor St. Houlton, Me. Special Tables for Ladies open All Night The Community Slaughter House Offers 24-hour service to re- ceive livestock for slaughter and meats to be cured. Let us sugar-cure and smoke your ham shoulders and bacon. We have had years of experience and we know how. Free delivery within town limits. Woodstock Road Near Airport Tel. 825 L. J. Devou, Mgr. J. R. Harvey Co. General Insurance Real Estate 64 Main St. Houlton Compliments of Bennett's Woman's Wear Shop Ladies' and Misses' Coats, Suits, Dresses and Acces- sories for Every Occasion Times Bldg. Court Street Remember The Rexall Store for Lowest Prices in Town Prescription Specialists Three Registered Pharmacists SAVE with SAFETY S. L. White Drug Company Which Gift Will PLEASE The MOST? A Watch from Perryis, of course We have a large and varied selection of the latest models of Hamiltons, Bulovas, Wal- thams, and Elgins. See our new Perry watch, at a moderate price, too. P E R R Y ' S Market Square Houlton, Me. Dickison's Cash Market Meats, Groceries and Fruit Free Delivery Tel. 686 Popcorn a Specialty McILROY'S Hats - - Featuring DOBBS And Accessories Exchange Bldg. Court St. Phone 477-W Compliments of A Friend Compliments of Walter B. Clark AT THE 5 Hou LTONXJ .Wim . Individual Instruction and Advancement assures you More Skill in Less Time and enables you to make your education pay you early dividends Our Successful Graduates are Everywhere. Ask them Phone 923-W O. A. HODGINS, Principal Petite Cafe If you want a sandwich, a light lunch, or a full course steak dinner, you'1l find it at the Petite Cafe. Everything Home Cooked Also Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Famous Shoe Store We specialize in Novelty Shoes for girls and carry a good line of sizes and widths in snappy shoes for street and for formal or semi-form- al affairs. Our line of young men's shoes is complete. Price range is 31.98 to S5 for our Famous Shoes. HOULTTON, MAINE Above All Use Standard Cas and Oil 24-HOUR SERVICE Telephone 138-'W William M. Clark Candy Tires Tobacco Gas Oil Tubes On Route 2, County Road Houlton, Maine Drink PALMEIPS FRUIT - - - ORANGE Merle C. Hideout Company 83 Bangor St. Houlton, Me New Low Prices On Gas Stoves for Summer IllIIllIlllllllIllllIllllllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll Huggards UPHOLSTERING Quality Furniture Upholstering At Reasonable Prices Work Called For and Delivered Military St. Houlton, Me Compliments of Crafts 81 Stevens and Beauty Parlor Summer Sausage Our Specialty Edward's Market FREE DELIVERY Phone eso Scottis Art Novelty Shop Kodaks Films Gifts Greeting Cards Developing, Printing, and Enlarging Bring your Films into Scott's for expert Finishing at reasonable prices llllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllll Bowl at HUD'S and Skate at the Roller Rink for Health and Keep Physically Fit When you question yourself about a haircut - - The answer - - CHET'S, The Students' Barber Shop Nathaniel Tompkins ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Houlton, Maine 51 S The Linen Shop Gifts - - Greeting Cards Linens for Every Occasion Putnam-Ervin Arcade Houlton Compliments of Archibald? Compliments of Army and Navy Store Men's and Boys' Furnishings Main Street Phone 4 Houlton Compliments of The M. H. Fishman Co Houlton, Maine Compliments of Walter A. Cowan Attorney-At-Law L. H. Berrie, M. D. Compliments of DRAKE'S Dine and Dance Paul Jackins BRITTON SIGN SERVICE Houlton, Me. Compliments of Hawkins Tire Shop Bangor Street Phone 466-W Houlton, Maine lllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllIllllllllIlllIllllllllllllllllIIIIIIII Telephone 638 H. D. Lee Dealer in Horses, Harnesses, Collars and Blankets 16 Military Street Houlton Maine Eat At Editlfs Cafe Board by the Day or Week All Home Cooking Bartlett's Sport Shop Outfitters for All Sports Presque Isle, Maine Compliments of C. G. BURR, M. D. Compliments A Friend Madigan 8: Pierce IIIllIIIIIlllllllllllIllllIIIIllllIllllllllllllllllllll Compliments of Spauldingis Lodge 77 Court Street Carl A. Spaulding, O. D. OPTOMETRIST Compliments of P. L. B. EBBETT, M. D. GEO. H. EBBETT, M. D. Dr. G. H. Tracy DENTIST X-RAY 102 Masonic Bldg. Hello! Everybody in Houlton High School- - I would like to meet all the students. Market Square Shoe Repair Shop Harry L. Hill Mutual Wood Working Company Doors, Sash and Moulding All Kinds of Mill Work Phone 566-M Mechanic St. C. C. Clark Bldg. Compliments of Caroline's Dress Shop Water Street Houlton, Me Compliments of Ethel's Beauty Shoppe Compliments of W. S. Lewin ATTORNEY Trust Co. Building lllllll Compliments of J. A. DONOVAN, M. D. Compliments of Roland H. Hovey F. T. Cheney, V. S. Houlton, Maine Compliments of Haley's Music Store Pianos, Radios, Musical Merchandise Riley Bros. Fish, Meats and Groceries Phone 701 and 702 IIIllllllllllllllllllllIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllll Drew's Cabins Heated Inner Spring Beds Running Water Shower Bath Cook House Gas, Oil and Accessories Private Toilets U. S. Route No. 2 500 Ft. West Jct. U. S. No. 1 Smyrna St. Houlton, Me. For Reservations Phone 553-M nun numummuunmmun nnmunu uummuumu Compliments of T. V. Doherty W. S. Brown ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Market Square Compliments of Aaron A. Putnam For Better Hair Cuts and Scalp Treatments, try Hemphill's Barber Shop 9 Union Square Hats Cleaned and Blocked while you wait - - 3.50 A. L. Robinson STOCKS and BONDS Houlton, Maine Compliments of Nathan H. Solman ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Houlton, Maine Confucius say: That Kenda1l's Oils and Esso Gas Make cars go smooth and owners Laff . . . '6The Nason Station Jimmy Nason lllllllllllIIlllllllIllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllII Compliments Of G. B. DUNN Only a PORTERGRAPH Will Satisfy your friends Made only by Porter Priced Right The Porter Studios Houlton, Maine CLO UGH9S Men's and Boys' Furnishings Boots and Shoes Oscar L. Clough Harry C. Clough Market Square Compliments of W. Frank Gardiner Public Accountant And Auditor IIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IlllIlIIII1lllI Meadow Farm PURE JERSEY MILK AND CREAM Albert E. Mooers, Jr. Sold and Served at ROBINSONS Compliments of Callnan Bros. FERTILIZER Office and Factory at C. P. R. Station At Graduation Time The exchange of photo- graphs with classmates keeps the school day friend- ships for all time. The Ames Studio Caribou, Maine We Offer Modern Life Insurance Service Through State Mutual Life Assurance Co. Inc. 1844 Worcester Mass. Norris C. Estabrook, General Agent Market Square Houlton, Me. Associates A. Chandler Farley Bridgewater, Me. C. S. Spinney Calais, Me. Gilford O. Colbath Houlton, Me. Philip Thibadeau Fort Kent, Me. IllllIlllIIllIllllIIllIIIllIIlllIIllIIllllIllIllllllllllllllllllllllll III llllll Illl AUTOMOBILE SAILES and SERVICE Dodge and Plymouth and Hudson Cars Eastern Motors Inc. Tel. 679 When in Need of Flowers for ANY and ALL Occasions Call 884 Sam's Florist Shop Riverside Street Sam Boutilier, Houlton TEL. 91 0-R 92 For - - Quality, Service, Price Meats, Groceries, Fruits Anderson Bros. 65 High St. If It's for the Automobile See Ingraham's First Automotive Specialists Tel. 105 Use our Convenient Budget Plan Compliments of McCluskey Coal and Wood Grant 81 Daigle Meats, Fish, and Groceries Agents for Amoco Motor Oils Tel. Houlton 820 Presque Isle 2-3231 1940 5 Finds us on Mechanic Street, 2 but under the same manage- Compliments of 5 ment, with the same efficient 5 Service. V. J. Thompson 5 We will appreciate a call Q from you. . E Free Delivery Buick Pontiac E E Phone 72 Knox Bros. Houlton Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Compliments Of Corporation Tingley's Bakery Every Facility of a Mutual Savings Bank Nathaniel Tompkins, Pres. L. H. Baker, Treasurer It Will Pay You to come in and look over our line of John Deere Farm Machinery For which we carry a full line of genuine John Deere repairs JAMES S. PEABODY Tel. 235 Houlton, Maine J. K. McKay Co. Sales CHEVROLET Service 66 Bangor St. Houlton Phone 387 Guild Store for State of Maine Bangor Furniture Company Complete House Furnishers 84-88 Hammond Street Bangor, Maine Compliments of Dr. W. B. Roben Compliments of Putnam Brothers Company Temple Theatre The B E S T In PI-IOTOPLAY ATTRACTIONS F. A. Peabody Co. Representing companies with over S500,000,000 Assets and over 53,000,000 Capital and Surplus for The Protection of Policyholders. Think of the Backing we have, think of the Service we render: and, when you Want insurance, you cannot help thinking of F. A. Peabody Co. Etscovitz Motor Co. Oldsmobile - Packard DeSoto - Plymouth G. M. C. Trucks Kelvinators Parts Sales - Service North Street Houlton, Me. I. G. A. Stores Are Home Owned Community Builders from Coast to Coast Help Build Your Own Community Hallett-McKeen Company 70 Main St. Houlton, Me. ',Q,XlCf 2 I l 9, 35459 Compliments of Bither's Select Shop Ladies' Coats, Suits And Dresses Next to Temple Theatre Tel. 919 Compliments of Aroostook Confectionery Co. Wllolesale Food Distributors Houlton Presque Isle ALES TUDEBAKER ERVICE SEE THE NEW CHAMPION The Most Economical Full-Sized Automobile Made A. L. Rogers International Agricultural Corporation MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS HOULTON, MAINE We offer you fertilizer in the best of mechanical condition, made only from the highest grade materials, with day or night delivery service any- where in Aroostook County. COMPLIMENTS OF Aroostook Potato Products, Inc. S T A R C H TEL. 333 . P. o. B. 591 IllllllllllIllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Q U A L 1 T Y PHOTOGRAPHS for particular patrons man e x erience an efficient e ui ment make 0 yy P d qp pt't sup qlty O p' 'ght t . WE SPECIALIZE IN GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHS CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS IN YOUR OWN HOME WADDINGTON'S INC. lllllllllllllIIIlllllllllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIllIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllll LOREN MURCHISON sf co., INC. 40 CLINTON STREET NEWARK, N. J. CLASS RINGS, PINS, CLUB AND FRATERNITY PINS, MEDALS AND TROPHIES COMPLIMENTS OF Plywood Corporation s. J. ANTWORTH COMPLIMENTS OF THE NORTHLAND HOTEL A. E. MERCIER, Mgr. llllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIllIllllIllIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllll Dodi be h 4 Handicapped in i' X ' LACK or TRAINING Have a Fair Chance Train here for Business and avoid the burdens which lack of training imposes on you. Our Business Training Cour- ses prepare one for sure, quick progress toward bet- ter- pay positions. Business needs you. Business wants you - just as soon as you acquire the Business Training which you need. Bangor Maine School of Commerce IIIIIIUIII II Illlllllllllllll Illlll llllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllll The drink everybody knows ,a X Q' I mum: 1 LEE ll IllIIlllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllll Bottled Under Authority of the Coca Cola Company by the Bottling Company of Aroostook DR. JAMES F. PALMER Dentist Houlton, Maine B. MILLS - - Hats Ladies' and Infants' Specialty Shop 11 Court St. Houlton, Me. Golden Guernsey Milk from Healthy Tested Cows W. A. Cone's Dairy North Road Houlton, Maine John K. Palmer Royal Typewriters and Supplies Spalding Esso Service Station Bangor Street Tel. 602 Houlton, Maine Compliments of A Friend llllllllllllIllIllllllllIllllllllllllllIIIIIllllllllllllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII llllIllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIIllIllllIIIlIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll MOTOR EXPRESS FURNITURE MOVING McGARY Transportation Co., Inc. BOSTON and NORTHERN MAINE OVERNITE SERVICE BETWEEN Boston Area and Aroostook County 48-HOUR SERVICE ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND 32 Bangor St. 55 Franklin St. Houlton, Me. Cambridge, Mass. Tel. - 140 Tel. KIR-0448-0449 CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS SALES and SERVICE A. M. Stackpole Company A HOULTON, MAINE 12 MECHANIC STREET DR. JAMES F. PALMER Dentist Houlton, Maine B. MILLS - - Hats Ladies' and Infants' Specialty Shop 11 Court St. Houlton, Me. Golden Guernsey Milk from Healthy Tested Cows W. A. Cone's Dairy North Road Houlton, Maine John K. Palmer Royal Typewriters and Supplies Spalding Esso Service Station Bangor Street Tel. 602 Houlton, Maine Compliments of A Friend MOTOR EXPRESS FURNITURE MOVING McCARY Transportation Co., Inc. BOSTON and NORTHERN MAINE OVERNIT E SERVICE BETWEEN Boston Area and Aroostook County 48-HOUR SERVICE ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND 32 Bangor St. 55 Franklin St. Houlton, Me. C rnbridge, Mass. Tel. - 140 T 1. KIR-0448-0449 CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS SALES and SERVICE A. M. Stackpole Company HOULTON, MAINE 12 MECHANIC STREET Aroostook Print Shop High Gracie of' every description We are equipped t handle your order lo your t t f l U ion Square H ulton, M e Ph 9M TAGGETT 86 GARTLEY CLOTHING far the W bale Family