Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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“Bill” Geanakakis so he may make a Good-hue. Here are some more animals for Walter Budzianowski so he may continue his duties as manager, (animal crackers). This glass of lambs’ tongues is for “Tony” Starsiak in case he never finds his own. For our famous Captain Machaj this coon doll so he may have a complete change if he ever gets tired of the blond. This loaf of Betsy Ross bread is for “Rus” Arnold. He may imagine that it was made by Frances in- stead of Betsy. This parasol is for “Spin” Galanis so he may hide those pretty Span- ish blushes. For “Garby” Gaffney this lamp shade so he won’t continue to daz- zle us with his wit. For Alec Szklarz, our left fielder this fly paper so he may record all he catches. Last but not least! This rabbit’s tail is for “Pete” Mansfield, because he’s always on behind. Now remember boys “revenge is not sweet!” A PROPHECY Russell Arnold and James Merson Personae — Russell Arnold James M rson Scene — Office of Arnold’s Garage. Time — 20 years after (1949). Rus: How do you do and wha can I do tor you ? Jim: How do you do. (shake hands) Pve just had my car smash- ed up by one of those nutty taxi drivers and he stove my radiator in. Could you have it fixed while I wait ? Rus : Surely, won’t you wait here ? Jim : Certainly, thank you — Say, where did y ou get that book ? Rus : That one ? Jim: Yes. Rus : Oh ! That’s my class year book and, as this is the twentieth anniversary of my graduation from Manning High School, I was just looking through it and wondering what had become of some of my classmates. Jim: I graduated from that class my Say, aren’t you Russell Ar- nold ? Rus: Yes! That’s me. But I can’t seem to place you. Just a min- ute. Isn’t your name James Mer- son ? Jim: That’s it. (shake hands) Well! Well! Well! This is a sort of reunion. Rus: Yes! What are you doing for a living? Jim : Oh ! Pm a travelling sales- man. Rus: Yeh? — Well, how about staying here tonight and letting me show you the town ? Jim : Sure — Pd like to. Rus : By the way, have you heard of any of our classmates lately? Jim: Sure. Pve heard from quite a few. I just ran into Grasshopper Booth by accident. It was one of his Lightning Pontiac Cabs that ruined my radiator. He told me that the tables had turned and that Fred Casali is now working for him as a strater for his cabs at the Plaza. Do you remember how Casali used to pester Gert Ciolek ? Well, she need not fear him now, because she’s a member of the Women’s Police Corps in New York. Boothy told me that he had recent- ly seen the promising young heavy- weight that Walter Budzianowski is managing. Walter told him that he had got so much practice in high school that he had decided to make managing his life work. Rus: Here’s Gertrude Phelan who is now a Ford saleslady. She cer- tainly ought to know what a Ford can stand. Here’s Machaj, our great football captain. He’s the head football coach at Dartmouth College. “Pep” Poor, the little pest, is a lion trainer in the “Mans- 22

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friend Emily Minichiello so that their friendship may outlive their school days. To Elizabeth Smith, a frog, which ought to bring to mind pleasant as- sociations. To Stella Zylka, who likes to ar- gue with a certain person in the ec- onomics class, an electric bulb, which may throw some light on the subject. To Myrtle Hebb, voted the pret- tiest girl in the class, this “Billy’ ' with which she may protect her- self against anything that will “mar” her beauty. To Sophie Kobos, a pair of box- ing gloves, so that she may keep in trim as she has proved a formidable opponent in basketball. To Evelyn Cummings, a pair of lions, to create a familiar environ- ment for her Daniel. To Hilda Saunders, these knitting needles, with which she can learn to knit from a certain boy friend who is considered an expert at fan- cy knitting and crocheting. I then thanked the old gentleman both for myself and for the girls and went on my way rejoicing. GIFTS TO BOYS Mildred Mansfield One day this spring while I was exploring in the airplane willed to me by the Class of 1928, I met with an accident. The first refuge I ob- tained was an old log cabin. Find- ing that no one responded to my knock, I walked in and sank into a large chair by the fireplace. I quickly jumped to my feet again and found I had sat on this razor! Do you imagine what an inspriation that find gave me ? . I just had to have some things for the boys of the Class of 1929 and this would be an ideal place to start my hunt. That was my lucky day because I found something for every boy. This razor is for Jim Merson be- cause he must have one when Ken- yon takes his barbar (Barbara) away. For Frank Raymond, the cave- man of our class, this club to aid him in picking them young and treating them rough. Here’s a bottle of glue (Glew) for “Bill” Marr so he may stick to Marion. For “Cassie” Casali, this calen- dar so he may cut out June and fol- low May himself. This hair net is for “Chris” Georgoplos so he won’t have to use so much “Slickum.” For “Grasshopper” Booth, this gun so he may rescue himself from a Savage. These embroidery hoops are for “Johnny” Comeau so he may learn to embroider as well as crochet and tat. Here’s a skyrocket for Walter Waz to remind him that he needs a spark. This Hersey bar is for “Cecil” Comeau to take the place of his Dunbar. Here’s a bottle of cod liver oil for “Shrimp” Poor, with the hopes that someday he will be big enough to “act his age.” This flower catalogue is for Dan- iels so he may become better ac- quainted with Myrtle. For “Joe” Lenehan, this set of dumbbells to remind him of his lab- oratory mates. These sails are for “Normy” Bax- ter. Elsie will furnish the Hull. William Karchonas, this is not a nut for a nut but a cocoa for a Ko- ko. This elastic is for “Davy” Wil- liams so he may always have a snappy return. This blonde curl is for “Bill” An- gelos to remind him of his “Labor- in Vain” (Road). Here’s a little car for “Chet” Wile so Dorothy will come (Will- comb). This box of water colors is for 21

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field and Burke Circus.” I pity the lions, don’t you ? Jim: I sure do. By the way, speaking of the stage, I saw the “Comeau Bros. Scandals of 1948” on Broadway last year in which Lizzie Curran was the stellar at- traction. Here’s Stella Zylka. She’s teaching French at Smith College. She used to be quite an adept in that subject in high school. Emily Minichiello is stenographer for the town of Ipswich and has attained to such a degree of efficiency in short- hand that she can even give a clear report of town meetings. The last 1 heard from Elizabeth Smith she was living in Southern France. You remember she showed quite a lean- ing toward Frenchmen in her high school days. Here’s Dot Dunn. She is an artist of some repute and has painted some noted pictures of scenes in Rowley. Rus: Speaking of Rowley, Eliza- beth Boynton is manager of the Shepard Stores in Boston, and Billy Marr with his “one and only wave” barber shops is very successful. That makes me think that Joseph Lene- han is owner of the “Staydown Hair Tonic Company.” Well, here’s Helen Zervas, who was our class saint. She’s a real estate agent in Alaska now. If it’s anything like the Florida boom, she can’t be liv- ing up to her former reputation. Jim: Here’s Mae Levesque, our class midget. The last I heard from her she was in Hollywood playing the role of a child in a “Tom Thumb Wedding.” I met Frankie Raymond in the Adirondacks last summer. He said that the cave-man lore was too much for him; so he’s living as a hermit. I see that the “Sandy Twins” are making a great hit on Broadway. Rus: Who are they? Jim:; Oh! they’re the Saunders sisters. By the way our class blush- er, Louie Galanis hides his blushes now. He’s a Negro hit on Broad- way. Rus: Really? Here’s Gertrude .Riley. The last time I was in Bos- ton 1 saw her performing in Ray- mond’s. She is a window demon- strator for the Sleepmore Mattress- es. The same day I was at the Steamroller football game and be- tween the halves Bill Karchonas gave some exhibition dropkicking. Jim: (rattle of bottles) What’s that noise ? Rus : Oh I that’s the milk truck going by. Jim: “Angel Baby Milk” is the sign on the side of the track. Rus: Yes. Our old classmate Bill Angelos runs that. Starsiak, our class baby, must be near his milk and is working for Angelos. Myrtle Hebb, the prettiest girl of our class, and her sister Evelyn are running a beauty parlor. Jim: Here’s Eleanor Sheppard. I see that she’s a speculator on Wall Street and takes much stock in slate (Sleight). When I was down in Florida last winter I saw Roland Daniels nearly break the automobile speed record. At last he has devel- oped some speed. Do you remem- ber Gaffney’s actions in the play? How he could put passion into those love scenes! The last time I saw him he was acting the Shakespear- ian role of Romeo. Margaret Lord is a very successful teacher in one of our leading normal schools. Chet Wile is a cemetery keeper in old Ipswich. Rus: Well! Here’s Frances Ross, the mother in our play. I heard she has finally succeeded in rais- ing three real strapping young men of her own. Bessie Chionopulos owns a factory in Chicago and man- ufactures voice amplifiers. I read in the paper that Chris Georgoplos is creating new styles in Paris. Walter Waz is playing professional hockey with the Boston Bruins. Jim: Here’s Norman Baxter. The last I heard from him, he was still plugging hard in the “N. E. T. and T. Co.” He told me that Marion 23