Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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Twenty-four THE LA WRENCIAN — 1942 Atlanta Golf Course, Gwendolyn Norris at- tained a driving distance of 450 yards, which is the record for women. Miss Norris’s coach, Hazel Howell, accompanied her to the contest. Pittsburg! . . . Milton Servis, lecturer, is un- decided whether or not to go to Falmouth for Armistice Day exercises as a speaker. The pro- gram which he received stated the events as- — talk by the mayor, speech by Colonel Bottom, his speech, then the firing squad. Falmouth! . . . The Annual Falmouth Mar- athon held its competition race yesterday. The winner was Chester Paine representing the Yachting Club and Miss Yachting” Mary Dickson. The runner-up was George Lino , rep- resenting the Lino Loan Company. Mr. Lino’s patiently waiting fiancee was Avis Neal. In the Miss Cape Cod Beauty contest the contestants were Eleanor McLaughlin, Mary Martin, Janet Dwight, and Mary Cavanaugh. Stanley Eldridge was the judge. The winner was Janet Dwight, with Mary Martin in sec- ond place. Miss Jean Wagner was awarded the contract as an actress with the Barton Studios. The tal- ent scout who discovered Miss Wagner was Natalie Robertson. The Diamond Place, the new jewelry store on Fifth Street in West Falmouth opened to- day. The manager, Evangeline Tollio, said that business was very good. The first customer was Marguerite Lumbert who purchased a dia- mond necklace. Washington! . . . The Class of 1942 of Lawrence High School in Falmouth, Massa- chusetts, was voted the most successful class in the country. Today is the tenth anniversary of the graduation of that class. You have just heard the latest news pre- sented by this station as a public service. Henry H. Smythe Roll Of Honor These graduates of Lawrence High School have best exemplified in their school life the ideals of Loyalty, Honor, and Service” are the words cast in bronze on the Roll of Honor, which for thirteen years has graced the wall at the front of the Main Room, an ever-mindful present to L.H.S. from its generous friend, the late Rev. Henry H. Smythe. This year Madalyn Hathaway, Lawrencian Co-editor and a senior of high schol- astic standing, and Norman Eldridge, popular senior athlete, were chosen by their fellow students to have their names placed on the tablet. NORMAN ELDRIDGE MADALYN HATHAWAY

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LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Twenty-three Class Prophecy Antone DeSouza, Jr. HIS is station SUGAR. The time is 4: 15 p.m. by Eagle, the town’s famous watch. Instead of the originally scheduled program heard at this time, we shall broadcast the latest news of the Lawrence High School Class of ’42. Falmouth Heights! . . . Frank Marks, man- ufacturer and bottler of 1-Down, the new drink that will put you down, is bringing suit against Club 400 ’, owned by Lyle Long. Mr. Marks claims a new song entitled Up is better than Down”, introduced by John DeRose’s Frigid- aire Serenaders, who are featured at the club, has brought about a very decided drop in busi- ness. To involve matters further Miss Doro- thy Maceda, jazz-singer with the Serenaders, is engaged to Mr. Marks. Mr. Long has retained three reliable lawyers, Lewis, Lewis, and Lends. Clara is the most detective-minded and digs up the facts. Isabella is the secretary who takes the facts down. Sophia Lewis decides whether the facts are evidence. The judge who will preside over the court is Bernard Cassidy. Teaticket! . . . The- editor of Heure en Heure”, the newspaper put out every hour, Madalyn Hathaway, has gone away for a vaca- tion in Alaska. Elmer Landers, associate editor, is managing the paper. The sports writer, Henry Murray, brought in the scoop of the hour on the Kentucky Derby. New York! ... At Carnegie Hall tonight John Laurence, famous flute player, will pre- sent his version of the tenth movement of the twenty-fifth symphony by Fred Metell. Mr. Lawrence states his success has come from con- stant coaching by Patricia Brown, who accom- panies him on the bass horn. Falmouth! . . . Mrs. Robert Lehy, formerly Dorothy Densmore, has created quite a panic in the center today with her new “Collins Ele- vated Wave ”. The new wave was made by Jean Collins, proprietor of the Beauty Salon. The wave treatment consists of several rides on the elevator at 500 miles an hour. Mrs. Lehy had the new wave set for the homecoming of her husband, Robert Lehy. who is manufacturer of bathing suits. Woods Hole! . . . The movie colony is rumoring that a new picture directed by Mal- colm Barnes is in the making. The stars are Harold Marks and Willina DeChambeau. The new picture is entitled Mr. X”. Mr. Barnes made his fame by directing last year’s best motion picture, starring Dorothy Burke. East halmouth! . . . Gabriel Balona, world’s record race driver, broke his former record of 496.8 miles per hour by reaching 496.9 miles per hour on the Maravista Flats. The Ringless Circus, which is owned by Charles Botelho. is featuring for the week ' s at- traction the Three Triple Darers”, Dorothy Atkinson , Adeline Cardetro, and Sylvia Moniz. Mr. Botelho has been seen with Miss Elizabeth Medeiros, the hat check girl in Donald Gra- ham’s Plaza on the Menauhant seashore. West Falmouth! ... A horse riding school has been started by Hazel Murphy. Her assist- ant, Jeanne Davis, teaches the form of riding while Miss Murphy demonstrates the things not to do. Some of the pupils are Hazel Wright, Jeanne Prevost, and Roland Baker. Mr. Baker has been very busy in the past mak- ing toy airplanes. Louise Brown, who has been stewardess on an airplane for five years, has announced her engagement to Robert LaF orest, who is the owner of a clothes shop in the heart of West Falmouth. Mashpee! . . . From Mashpee we have the report that business in the cranberry sauce plant has dropped. The owner, Gordon Greene, states that the drop is due to the leaving of his secretary, Marion Mohr. Mr. Greene says that the lipstick she left behind is excellent for the figures on his business. Boston! . . . Arthur Medeiros has been elected as the President of the 143 Chapter of the Moth Club. The purpose of the Club is to watch the caterpillers change to moths. The secretary chosen was Virginia Fernandes. And now for some sports. Through last night ' s bouts the woman and the man wrestling champions were chosen. The judges were Ruth Bryers, Harriet Cohen, and Hilda Silva. After a little match among themselves, the judges brought out the deci- sion that the men’s champion is Warren Van Tol and the women’s champion is Irene Wright. Boston! ... In the Boston Garden last night Stephen K.O. Mclnnis was given the de- cision because of his acrobatic facts during the match. One fact which K.O. used was to drive through the ropes after his opponent hit him. Atlanta! . . . On the driving grounds of the

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LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Twenty-five Boys — Madalyn Hathaway Roland Baker — Roland, we feel it neces- sary to give you this car to use after your jalopy absolutely refuses to go to Chelsea one more time! Gabriel Balona — Gaby, we feel that the Fire Squad has been having a pretty soft life lately. Therefore we have selected you to be entrusted with this book of matches to put them on their toes again. Malcolm Barnes — Mac, due to the priori- ties we couldn’t buy you that airplane that you wanted in time, but we sincerely hope you will enjoy yourself with this kite. Charles Botelho — Charlie, we feel rather sorry for you, having to cariy bundles for everyone. We really got worried when we thought of you this summer, tramping up and down the sidewalks. We decided you should have this bottle of liniment to rub on your feet. Bernard Cassidy — Bernie, you have made all of us realize the charms of Sweet Adeline, but once in a while it isn’t so Sweet ! We think you might do better with aid of this pitch pipe. John DeRose — John, anyone who has ever seen you at a dance must have recognized your passion for the light fantastic, but the way you whirl them around!!! We think you merit a defense stamp — to keep ’em flying! Donald Graham — Don, everyone, includ- ing Beethoven, is going to rest easier when he is not greeted every noontime by Moon- light Sonata”. Just so you ' ll recognize one, if anyone should ever throw one at you, we give you this tomato. Gordon Greene — Gordon, you have justly been termed one of the best athletes Fal- mouth has ever seen. We think we’ve got just the game for you. Ever try it? It’s called aggies”! Norman Ei.dridge — Everyone knows you like her, Nog, but just in case things don’t run so smoothly, we give you this bottle of glue to ”Hold-n” keep her. Robert LaForest — Bob, many a good per- son has gone to the dogs from that boogey- beat” you whack out on your ’’skins . Just so you ' ll never be at a loss, we deed you this chicken with two extra drum sticks”. Girls — John Lawrence Elmer Landers — Elmer, we know you like to go hunting, but to hear Mr. Allen talk, were afraid ducks never show up. Therefore, we give you this funny book so that you may amuse yourself on your jaunts. Robert Lehy — Bob, we notice that you haven’t been hitting it off with Jeanne quite so well lately. We think that maybe you’d fare better if you had a uniform, too. Maybe this helmet will be a starter. George Lino — George, we know you’ve been called Hoss” for a long time, and after seeing you prance on the gridiron and basket- ball court, we think we know why! We give you this horse-shoe to keep up your good luck. Lyle Long — Beans” — We know you like Jean and she likes you. We hope that love will e’er hold true. But just so you’ll rule her and keep her guessing, We give you this war club, with our blessing. Frank Marks — Pudgy, no one ever got into more scraps on the gridiron for the sake of dear old L.H.S. than you, but a temper like that may get you into trouble. We suggest that the next time you get vexed at Bernard, or anyone, you take this nickel buy an ice cream cone, and cool off. Harold Marks — Ponzi, it seems that it ' s always up to you tcT settle those famous arguments between Henry and Bernie. To save wear and tear on your vocal cords, we give you this gavel to keep law and order. Stephen McInnis — Stuffy, we take great pleasure in presenting to you this banner to cf hang on your wall, so that you may always see Red, if not in the main room, at least in your mind’s eye. Henry Murray — Mutt, we wonder if you’ve forgotten what Nancy looks like. We give you this film for your ”Camer(o) ' n” stuff, so you may always picture” her in your mind. Fred Metell — Fred, we wonder if it has been Ruth who has bade you keep that hrur of yours slicked back in a perfect part. Just is in case she loses that influence, we give you this bottle of hair tonic to keep up that gloss.