Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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proaching me. He soon introduced himself as Bronek Alhowik, Hotel Detective. He had made it his bus- iness to find out who I was and what I was doing. But I was glad to see him and of course I learned more news of my old friends. He told me that Florence Bourque, Glenna Pollard, Esther Grant, and Albert Hall were joint managers of the annex to the same hotel. They’re back in their old stride. Those few days were the pleasantest I have spent for some time. Haven’t you heard from some of our members? Emerson — Some of our class- mates have traveled a long way from home. I might never have heard of them but for you. I have heard of some of the others. Not long ago I saw an advertisement in New York announcing the appear- ance of Clarence Dupray in the lat- est dance feature appearing on Broadway -with Miss Universe, 194 5. You might think Miss Uni- verse would be Mabel Spencer, but she and “Happy” are now exploring the wilds of Africa where they can enjoy each other’s company in peace. Another who has followed a stage career is Doris Bickerton. Critics say she will succeed Anna Pavlowa as a toe-dancer. I saw Hilda Fannon when she was lectur- ing there. Her subject was “How to get through twelve years of school in half the time.” We talked for awhile, and I learned from her that the Stultz sisters have founded the Stultz Home for Maid- en Ladies in Ipswich. Alice and Stella Ciolek are still there, too, aren’t they? They are teachers in a kindergarten. They always did like children, especially little fresh- men. Doris Scahill is also in Ips- wich and has an interest in Hay- ward’s Mill. Hilda’s lecture tour had taken her to Philadelphia and there she had found in a secluded spot a Quaker colony of our own class-mates. They were Anna Blunda, Dorothy Conant, Mary Zervas, Lois Hall, Frances Hardy, and Doris Comeau. Viola Jiana- kountzos never lost her desire for working. Now she is studying methods of shortening shorthand. Ciolek — I’ve been in Massachu- setts myself. I went to the Brock- ton Fair and while I was wander- ing around my ear caught the sound of a familiar giggle and it wasn’t long before I discovered from whence it came. Mary Patch and Elizabeth Gove were running a hot dog stand and in spite of rushing business, Mary still found time to giggle. I sampled a hot dog and was surprised to find it really cook- ed. They told me Althea Howe had invested her money in the Trans- Atlantic Air Transportation Ser- vice and now travels whenever the spirit moves, operating a machine occasionally herself although Alli- son Sheppard has distinguished himself in her service. When I last saw him, he had earned so many medals that you couldn’t see his uniform at all. All her aero- planes are built after the model of the Lawrence Hills plane. Another member who is in the aeroplane business is Ruth Arthur who has an interest in the Wright Aeroplane Corporation. Charlotte Dodge is owner of a plant where gun powder is manufactured. I am still won- dering why she doesn’t experiment with other kinds of powder. Emerson — Bull Durham is anoth- er of our class that has made a success in life as might be expect- ed. He invested in tobacco fields in Virginia and his product even exceeds the kind that made him fa- mous. I saw Courtney Bickerton quite unexpectedly one day. I had two hours to wait for a train in New York; so I thought I would pass the time by attending the Dem- ocratic convention being held in that city. I went in, and out of that crowded hall I heard a famil- iar voice say,“ I move that the nom- inations be ceased.” Ruth Millard 22

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As long as he is able. (glue) When Albert Hall this ribbon Around his stray locks ties, He may perhaps be able To keep them from his eyes. These rubber heels for Elwell A fitting gift will be For when he clatters through the hall He makes noise enough for three. For Hartley Hills, class woman hater. Who never hunts for mates We’ll institute a sudden change For him a supply of dates. And here the bluebird ended He’d covered them all you see ; And then he ouickly wended His way through the apple tree. I had no chance to thank him For he flew so very fast; But I was very grateful For I had the gifts at last. Now, bovs, I hope you like your gifts As told beneath that tree; Put, if vou don’t, remember Don’t blame it all on me. — Evelyne Johnson. CLASS PROPHECY PLACE — Maude Emerson’s Beauty Parlor, Palm Beach, Florida. time— 1945. Ciolek — So it really is you. I saw your sign, “Maude Emerson — Beauty Specialist.’’ You know me, of course ? Emerson — Teddy Ciolek, my old classmate. What has brought you to Palm Beach? Ciolek — PM a salesman, travel- ing for the American Beautv Clay Comnanv. So you’re a beauty specialist? How about a manicure for a sample of your work? Emerson — Surely. Sit here and we can talk while I work. Tell me about yourself and your business. Ciolek — Well, Pve traveled about the world a bit in the last twelve years and Pve seen a few people. There’s Earl Greenlaw whom I met in Wyoming. You remember he liked lots of attention from the girls? He has plenty now. He’s a Mormon. Mary McTernan owns a ranch in Montana. When I was out there I visited her and she was perfectly happy with her “Hors- man.’’ She told me that Charlie Lampropoulos was a ranger not many miles away. He chose the v ide open spaces. She also knew where Hartley Hills had taken him- self. Our cIrss woman-hater has withdrawn from the society of la- dies and is a hermit in the North Woods. I must tell you mv exper- iences in Chicago. I was there on business for a few days and wanted to go to a hotel. I hailed a taxi and up drove Peter Gonis. He greeted me heartily, as he would, and we talked for some time. He said he liked his job very much, for he’s a real, tough taxi-driver now in a real tough place. We talked of old times, and he told me that Joe Carev is a locomotive engineer. He used to rush the ball through center and now he’s rushing people fbroun ' h territory. When I got to the hotel, Peter and I said p ood- bye and T went in to register. There behind the bar stood Mariorie ■Rragdon. She keeps books there. When T thought of all the practice she had had keeping. her date book, I knew she must makef:a very effi- cient bookkeener. But this wasn’t all the good fortune for me. The next morning I called a bell-hop and T’il never forget mv surprise . at the prompt servi ' e I received from Jimmie Bates. Pie was alwavs so slow when he came to M. H. . S. While st ndin ' i ' in the lobby I saw a short man with very keen eyes ap- 21

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was another I met in New York. A slim, stylish figure came up to me in a restaurant whom I had diffi- culty in recognizing. She is an in- structor in a new gymnasium where all modern methods in reducing and ways to preserve beauty are taught. We ate together and talked of old acquaintances. To my great surprise Trafford Morong is a penmanship teacher. That is something I could never believe. She told me Thelma Bailey is a fashion designer in Paris. She is very much interested in her work but why shouldn’t she be when it takes her to Paris where she can see all the bright lights and fash- ions she always liked so well ? Irene Woleyko is in New York, too. We went down to see her in her candy shoppe. There she entertains her friends and treats them all as naturally as she used to in Room IV. We went to the theatre in the evening and on the program I saw John Goodhue’s name. I remem- bered he was something of a come- dian in school but never thought he could make such a good appearance in vaudeville. He has the reputa- tion Will Rogers once had. I haven’t seen any daily articles by him yet, but I have seen one column “Confidential Chats,’’ by our own classmate, Evelyne Johnson. She used to hold them in her corner in Room IV. Ciolek — You seem to have heard from many of our old friends. Do you know anything about Bob Cole and Bob Elwell- The last time I saw them they were traveling sales- men like myself. Here’s hoping they’re doing as much selling as they are traveling. Of course you have heard of Francis Connor. He’s back in old Erin and has won a big name for himself in the Irish School of Drama. Emerson — There. I guess your nails are finished. Don’t they shine ? Ciolek — They surely do. You’ve become quite a manicurist and I’ve enjoyed our meeting a lot. I hope you’re here when I come again. It’s time I was on my way. Emerson — I have enjoyed it too. Don’t forget me when you’re down this way again. Goodbye. Ciolek — Goodbye. — Maude Emerson — Theodore Ciolek. CLASS WILL Be it remembered that we, the class of 1928 of Ipswich in the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this our last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. After the payment of our just debts and funeral charges, we be- queath and devise as follows: To the Pupils of M. H. S. : Item : The necessary automatic blinkers, traffic lights, and traffic officers to relieve the traffic con- gestion going to and coming from chapel. Item : To the Physics Class, the necessary apparatus to count the number of vibrations the school building makes on a windy day. Item : The right to buy the neces- sary materials and build a new school building. If you don’t the students will be still hoping for one in 1940. Item : To the chemistry and physics students a set of new thermom- eters to replace those that certain members of the present senior class blew up to the ceiling when, carelessly, they forgot to anchor one end. Item: The privilege of having an elaborate police system with Mrs. Lord as captain who is to be aided by Sergeant Conary. To the Freshmen : Item : The right to mix with upper classmen in the affairs of the 23