Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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aiFtS TO BOyS By NINA DAVIS Gifts and souvenirs I bring To the boys of ’52 We think they’re pretty snappy And hope that they do too. These charge account plates Go to Charlie Abbott To help him continue The well-dressed habit. To Terry Ames these water wings To help him stay afloat, Just in case some naughty lads Push him off the boat. Conrad Arsenault’s jazzy steps Are seen on every dance floor Perhaps this little date book Will steer him toward romance more. For George Bouchard, our blushing lad. Who’s use to A’s and B’s, This big red “F” will be a change We hope it won’t displease. When “Slugger” goes to college He’ll be so far away He’ll need a pocket telephone To talk to “Gunna” each day. For Fred Casali, these vitamin pills To furnish pep and steam. Although he seems so sleepy and slow, He’s really on the beam. David Caverly delivers milk Early in the morn, A little bird name Janet Will wake him at the dawn. Since Roland Chapman soon will be Enjoying married life. He’ll need plenty of “mazuma” To help support a wife. David Clements wants to own A nightclub some day soon. Since he’ll need plenty of equipment. He may start with this silver spoon. To “Fat” I give this flag ..V brilliant shade of red. So when he’s hunting rabbits He won’t be shot instead. David Ellsworth takes his friends Riding in his blue boat; A piggy bank for gas and such Will help to keep it afloat. Richard Gauthier works at the Strand; His patience sure is boundless. This paddle will help him maintain order And keep the movies soundless. Skippy is one of our artists And possesses a gift immense; If no other subject presents itself He may use this on the old back fence. (whitewash brush) “Music”, they say, “hath charms To soothe the savage breast,” If we give Neil a music score. His ear will do the rest. To rugged Donald Kelly, An athlete tried and true, I wish success in the future And give this lucky shoe, (horseshoe) Fred Manzer’s a quiet fellow. Though hot-rods are this pride. This belt will keep him in his seat When he goes out for a ride. To Bill, our noble president, I give this pack of money; So he can buy a nice mink coat For his one and only, “Bunny”. Motley has some good ideas But his writing is a mess; To help his readers get the point Here’s a handy printing press. Dave Perley will be an engineer And work on bridges and highways; Ihis handbook will enlarge his skill And set him building skyways. I Roy Tarr is very handsome; He’s also quite a rogue. I’ll give him this model’s hatbox For he’d look quite good in “Vogue”. For Sammy Taylor this golden band In anticipation of the day He will place it on a certain girl’s hand And promise to love and obey. Now you didn’t elect a class orator, But you will all agree, I am sure. That this little soapbox suits “Choota” And nothing could suit him more. A date book for Peter Tyler, With girls scattered far and wide. There’s room for a “one and only” And many more beside. Skinner is often in Hamilton And the climate is not the attraction. It’s Betty of course; so I’ll give him a horse, We hope to his satisfaction. Gage wants to be a chemist But he’s also our class clown; In case the two don’t safely mix Here’s a chain to hold him down. Now that all the gifts are gone I hope the boys agree That all the presents suit them And that they’re still friends with me. 27

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ever, something backfired during a thermite ex- periment blowing the lab to smitherenes. Muriel: Sounds just like Dave. Have any other of our classmates joined the teaching profession? Raymond: I think Neil Jodoin surprised us all. As you remember Neil was the boy who never wanted to step foot into another school. He turned the tables on us by graduating from college and attending a graduate school to become a professor of psychology at Harvard. Muriel: Gee! That’s wonderful. I knew he had it in him all the time. Your telling me about Neil reminds me of June Strader who became somewhat of a teacher herself. Raymond: What is June teaching? Muriel: June is a traveling missionary. This work takes her to all parts of the world. Raymond: That’s great. There are so many countries in need of missionary aid. Muriel: Donald Kelly has been a great asset to her work. Raymond: How do you figure that? Muriel: He owns and operates “Don Kell’s Air- lines”, which employs two pretty young steward- esses and former members of our class, Sandy Ab- bott and Jane Low. He transports June and her colleagues to different parts of the world. Raymond: Another regular on Kell’s plane is David Clements, who is a violinist for the New York Symphony Orchestra and also a soloist on his own. He uses the airlines to carry him from concert to concert. Speaking of entertainment, you probably haven’t heard of Richard Gauthier taking over the management of the Strand Theatre back in Ipswich. Muriel: I bet the shows are better than ever. Raymond: On Friday nights in addition to the regular movie there is a stage-show featuring well- known personalities. Our own Charlie Abbott is the favorite comedian and I understand he is plan- ning to go on television this fall. He’s really reach- ing for the top. Muriel: Speaking of personalities, I read in the paper that Fred Casali, the owner of Schenley’s Stables — the home of the wonder horse “Seabis- cuit”, thi’ee-time winner of the Kentucky Derby — will be in New York this coming week to attend the National Racing Convention. Raymond: Freddy’s long-talked-about-predictions of this horse have certainly come true. Muriel: I also see that Gordon Como has been a favorite among New York sports writers. Raymond: Yes, I remember the swell job Gordon did playing football during his senior year at I.H.S., and he has followed this profession through all these years. He now is a star lineman for the New York Giants and last year received “The Most Valuable Player Award” in the National Football League. Muriel: Yes, being head cheerleader, I attended all the football games and I recall what a powerful squad we had that year. This reminds me of Edith Cunningham who was also head cheerleader at Ipswich High. But Edith has graduated from that and is now a baseball umpire in the American League. Her favorite park is Yankee Stadium where her deep voice can be heard on any after- noon that a game is being played. Raymond: Speaking of sports reminds me of Donald Burke, the best authority on sports in New England. He is the boys’ coach at Ipswich and this past year the boys, who excel in sportsmanship and ability, have had undefeated seasons in each of their thi-ee major sports. Muriel: I see also that his wife, the former Mari- lyn Gunn, has been doing a wonderful job coaching the girls. Raymond: Ipswich High couldn’t find two people better fitted to carry on the sports activities. Muriel: I agree with you there. Two other former classmates of ours, this time girls, to combine and form a business are Arniece Jensen and Dorothy Jewett. In their senior year they worked in res- taurants in town, and now they have their own eating place, the “Jensen A. Jewett.” From what I hear their food is excellent. Raymond: Boy that’s good, because I love to eat. Another twosome to go into business together is Roland Chapman and Fred Manzer, who are cabinet makers. Muriel: Being wood-workers I imagine they are a great help at repairing things around the house. Raymond: The truth of it is that when their wives try to get them to do simple repairs around the house, they find they can’t even pound a nail straight. Muriel: Since you say you like to eat so much, you would enjoy going up to see Anna Marini. Raymond: Why do you say that? Muriel: Well, after graduation Anna took over her father’s farm. Her fresh fi-uit and vegetables stand on Linebrook Road is well-known throughout the state. Raymond: Another great attraction in Ipswich is that of George Tsoutsouris’ Orchestra, which plays at the Youth Canteen Saturday evenings. Muriel: Yes, I’ve heard that George is known as the “Hot Trumpet Player.” Raymond: Besides his regular Saturday night ap- pearance his orchestra is in great demand through- out New England. Muriel: The topic of music and dancing reminds me of Conrad Arsenault and Eleanor Bernard who are known in show business as Connie A. and Ellie B., the great adagio dancers, currently making their debut in New York. Raymond: I caught their act on television the other night and was very much impressed by it. I see that entertainment has been a favorite pro- fession for many of our classmates. Natalie Glines, the quiet girl from Rowley, has recently opened the “Francelia,” a night club in Boston featuring fine food and entertainment. Muriel: Another quiet girl was Loretta Chmura. Raymond: That’s right too. I meant to tell you before. Loretta is the new manager of the Wrigley Chewing Gum Manufacturing Company. Muriel: That doesn’t surprise me. Getting back to Natalie. If you ever want to go to the “Francelia” Night Club and find yourself in need of a baby- sitter, call on Elsie Boudreau and Lorraine Clem- ents who have formed the E. B. L. C. Agency, which translated means, “Every Baby Loves Candy,” and they will take excellent care of your children. Raymond: Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep it in mind. Muriel: (looking at her watch) Gosh it’s getting late; I must get back to my hotel. Raymond: It’s been wonderful seeing you and talking to you about all our classmates. Muriel: Well, I’m glad we bumped into each other today, too. Raymond: I’m not doing anything Saturday night, and there is a good show playing on Broadway; so if you aren’t busy Saturday evening either, I would like to take you to see it. Muriel: Why, I’d like to very much. Raymond: Good! It’s a date. I’ll pick you up about eight o’clock. So long. 26

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aiFTS TO aiRTS SCENE: A train ride home. CHARACTERS: Charles Charlie. Hey, Dave! Over here! The train’s just about to shove off. Dave. Gee! right on time. How’d you make out? Charlie. Not bad, but I never realized it was such a job. What did you get for Sandy? Dave. For Sandra I have an American Air Line schedule to help keep in mind each day’s flight. Charlie. Not bad! I have a baseball bat for Eleanor Bernard to make a hit with her boss when she’s a secretary. Dave. How’s this for Mary Bobola ? Charlie. A wrist watch! What are you going to say with it? Dave. For Mary I have this wrist watch to help her keep track of the curfew at Janice’s. Charlie. What do you think of this for Elsie Boudreau? A pair of figure skates because I un- derstand she’s going to give Sonja Heinie some competition. Dave. Not bad. Let’s see what I have here. Oh, look at these friendship rings. Charlie. Who are you going to give those to? Dave. To Jo and Marilyn, two inseparable friends. Charlie. I thought this address book would be nice for Mary Chadbourne because of the many friends she meets. Dave. She’ll like that. For Loretta, who spends most of her time at the movies, I have this bed so she can spend the night there. Charlie. I have a set of blocks for Lorraine Clem- ents and a box of crayons for Elizabeth Higgins to help keep the kids in their nursery entertained. Dave. Pretty good. I didn’t know what to get Edith. Charlie. You didn’t get her anything? Good, because I saw this megaphone to remind her of her cheerleading days. Dave. For Jacie Clancy I have this bag of spinach to pep her up. Charlie. She’ll murder you. Here’s a horse for Nina in case she ever runs out of gas on the way to Lynn Hospital where she’s going into nurse’s training. Dave. For Elio I have these old shoes that need a good repairman. Charlie. There’s a good one on Central Street so Choot tells me. Hey! Get a load of this! Dave. A bathing suit! Who for? Charlie. For Janet, because she likes “Somers” so much. Dave. She’ll get a boot out of that. You didn’t see what I had for Muriel, did you? Charlie. No. Wha’d you get? Dave. This little “Player” piano. cta s Be it remembered that we the graduating class of 1952 of Ipswich High School in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of life, do make this our last will and testament, hereby re- voking all former wills by us at any time hereto- fore made. Abbott and David Caverly. Charlie. For Harriet Georgakopoulos I have these scales for accurate measuring at her father’s stand. Dave. I’m giving Natalie Glines this ever-lasting pencil for her future shorthand assignments. Charlie. She’ll never run out of lead. Hey, what did you get for Peggy Graves? Dave. For Peg I have this can of oil to keep her voice in top condition. Charlie. How do you like these paper plates for Arniece Jensen who’s a waitress at the Schooner? Dave. She’ll never have to do any more dish- washing. Charlie. Did you get Dorothy Jewett anything? Dave. Yep. I got her this cash register so she can ring up change at Williams’. Charlie. That’s all right. I got this cushion for Janice Levere to make it more comfortable answer- ing the phone at the taxi stand. Dave. These dancing shoes are what Jane Low needs because of the many others she has worn out. Charlie. That’s good. Oh, I have this little French doll for June Strader to help her in case she gets stuck on any translation. Dave. Pretty good. Here’s a supply of Ivory soap to help Greta keep her beautiful complexion. Charlie. For Parsie I got this rubber bone so her dog will chew on it and leave her books alone. Dave. Cecille ought to be able to use this “Wood- bury” soap. Charlie. Good one. I got Sally this monkey wrench to help make her dream of owning a garage come true. Dave. She wants to own a garage? Charlie. Yeah. What did you get for Irene Smolensk! ? Dave. I got her a set of paints because she’s going to study to be an artist. Charlie. This cook book will be good for Margaret Stewai’t who plans to be married. Dave. I’m sure Anna can use this fountain p en because of her many pen pals. Charlie. That’s all right. It’s hard to pick something out for the kids you don’t know too well. Dave. I know. Oh, I got this car for Theresa Tondreault to take the place of the one she smashed up. Charlie. Tootie will like this jazz record and so will Joey. Dave. I guess that’s that. Here we are in Ipswich again. Charlie. Yep. I hope we haven’t forgotten any- body. So long. tviu. After the payments of our just debts and funeral charges we bequeath and devise as follows: TO THE FACULTY: Item: Peaceful dreams now that their trouble- some days with the present seniors are ended. Item: Our deepest gratitude for the help and understanding with which they have guided us 28