Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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by the way, still have these orna- ments, a fact in itself at which one may marvel. “Johnny” Bokron suggested we put on a play for the benefit of Francis Kent who is, we are happy to state, one of our illustrious mem- bers. The play entitled “Elmer,” starred Henry Cowles and the twins Norma Jewett and “Barbe” Scho- field. We returned full of vim to face the hardest year of our high school career. Our senior play revealed Norma Jewett’s latent talent as an actress, and Henry Cowles, the boy with the mustache, almost stole the show as a be-monacled Englishman. “Billy” Poor with powdered head heroically supported the role of an elderly gentleman. Our football squad under the dashing leadership of Arnold Le- Clair left an enviable record for the ’35 squad to copy. In closing we, the Class of ’35, wish to express our sincere regret that Vivian Weiland, because of illness, cannot be graduating with us, and we wish her the best of good luck in the ensuing year. So much for the musty records of the past; now let us peer into the promising future. Class Prophecy Place: Enroute from Boston to Ipswich Time: 1945 Claxton: Excuse me, but could you tell me whether this train stops at Ipswich ? I seem to have forgot- ten. Austin: Why yes, it does. I hap- pen to be going there myself. You aren’t, by any chance, David Clax- ton, are you ? Claxton: Yes, I am, but how did you know and who are you? Austin: Well, in spite of the fact that you’re a little gray at the tem- ples and a trifle older, you still have the trait of forgetfulness you had in school. I’m Ernestine Austin. Claxton: Ernestine Austin? I don’t seem to recall — oh yes, we were in high school together. My, you’ve aged yourself. What are you doing? Austin : I’m a reporter for the Boston “Globe.” It’s a hard grind. I guess that’s what makes me show my age. I’m on my way to Ipswich to the class reunion. I suppose that is where you are going. What are you doing now ? Claxton : I’m just a poor boy try- ing to make a living in a business office, but do you see the cover on this magazine here? Austin : It has Charlie Bailey’s signature. I see his work decorat- ing the front covers of many of our popular magazines. He’s quite an artist. Claxton: Oh, yes, and I hear Charlotte Mallard has studied art and has gone into partnership with him. Austin : Speaking of partner- ships, Raymond Klinger and Ethel Robicheau, our class lovers, have entered the same kind of partner- ship. 26

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much observance as possible of the standard set by the larger schools of the state. After observing this progress which has been accomplished in spite of the lack of interest by many of our townsfolk and oftentimes the lack of necessary funds, I think that we may now have a more com- plete comprehension of the grati- tude that we owe to the few execu- tives and various organizations which have made this progress possible. CLASS DAY PARTS. Class History 1935 By John Mackerron and Raymond Klinger O NE brilliant September morning the class of ’35, one hundred strong, entered Manning in a gay and carefree mood. Even now as one glances about there still re- mains evidence of this spirit on their shining faces. The exclusive freshman “tramp” social was one of the highlights of the year. “Billy” Poor, by the way, won the prize as the toughest look- ing tramp present. So popular was the social that Tilton, as I remem- ber, made a motion for a second, but although the class supported the measure, our faculty advisor dampened our ardor by informing us that it was customary to run only one social a year. However, an historical “pageant” helped to further liven up the year. Miss Robicheau played the piano at just the wrong moment, David Claxton forgot an important bit of his part, and to top it off, 1 forgot my cue and tried to make myself heard while Kendall Tilton was playing his trumpet. When we returned as sophomores we conducted a social with a touch of the true “sophie” sophistication. Even at this late date I have a vivid picture in my mind’s eye of the masculine sex standing sheepishly in the farther corners of the hall. On November 1, our husky males, together with the rest of the mascu- line element of M.H.S. marched to the Green Street property to labor with pick and shovel towards the completion of our athletic field. We can still laugh at the memory of “Howdy” Merry doubled up over a shovel much loo short for him. After lunch, a vicious rain squall drove even the strongest of us home. During our junior year the great question of the times was “rings” or “prom”. We decided on rings and chose a gold ring set with black onyx. However, grave doubts en- tered our masculine minds as to the durability of the stones which form- ed the setting. “Stan” Mason waxed eloquent on the subject but was finally convinced that the rings could stand the “gaff”. Some of us. 25

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Claxton : Raymond has fulfilled a lifelong ambition and become editor of the “Advertiser.” Austin : A good paper the “Ad- vertiser.” I was lookiing through it the other day when I saw an “ad” that claimed a moustache could be raised in ten days, or money back, with the aid of “Cowle’s Moustache Fertilizer,” and there was a picture of our Henry right in the middle of the page, behind the most bee-u-ti- ful handlebar moustache! Claxton: Remember how good he was in the Senior play? Oh, by the way, I hear Norma Jewett, our leading lady, has gone into the ice business. Another one of these “partnerships.” June Claxton, a vaudeville comedian from New York, is putting on a sketch at the reunion. Austin : I hear that Mavroides is in New York also, crooning at the Hot Spot Club, Dick Garrett’s or- chestra supporting. They’re quite a pair. Claxton : Ruth McCormack is a fan dancer in “Broadway Revue of 1945.” Sally Rand is getting a little old, and it looks as if Ruth were go- ing to take her place. Austin: And who do you think runs a smart beauty shop on Fifth Avenue ? Bessie Galanis and Char- lotte Machaj ! Claxton: Did you know the Town of Ipswich has actually condescend- ed to build a new high school ? They really had to because the old one burned down. They’ve got Angie Johnoon for a French teacher. She’s just as small as ever. The pupils had a party, and what do you think they gave her? A cow bell. It was labelled “To our French teacher so that we can find her.” Austin : From what I hear Mild- red Day is getting along well as a domestic science teacher. “No cakes burned” is her motto. Claxton: Yes, and Barbara Wood is physical education instructor. She’s the first one for girls in Ips- wich. She’s still running around with the same boy friend. They’ve been engaged five years. Austin : Margaret Witham is the new school nurse, and if latest re- ports are correct, Edna McGregor is the school doctor. Helen Freder- ick and Janet Gillis are running a baby hospital and Mary Minichiel- lo is head nurse. Claxton: Joe Player is in town also. He’s the golf “pro” at Labor- in-Vain. Joe has been studying aesthetic dancing. He seems to like it too. And did you know that Arnold LeClair is All-American end ? Bokron and Merry are two star backs on the Boston Redskins. Austin : I hear Frankie Ciolek is upholding the family tradition and has gone into the hardware busi- ness. Wayne Eustace is hauling grain for Horton, and Tommy Gauld has just opened a jewelry store. He couldn’t get any more pins on his sweater; so he started a store. Claxton: Stevie Lampropoulos represents the United Fruit here. And guess who is i u lining the Ips- 27