Marple Newtown High School - Memories Yearbook (Newtown Square, PA)

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12 The 1934 Class Record il » - Washington Oh Washington A fter a noisy ride from Chester we piled out at Union Station to be counted for the first time. Then we were tak en by bus to the Capitol, White House, Bureau of Engraving, Pan-American Building, Washington Monument, and the Academy of Science, and then to our final resting place, Lee House. Our lecturer was a handsome man. The sad part was that he was not allowed to make any dates. Why, none of the girls could ever find out. At six o ' clock we entered the dining-room to partake of our first meal we all had waited so patiently for. We had delicious food and quick (?) service. At nine-fifteen we had our first taxi ride to the Congressional Library. After spending a few hours in the library, we returned to the hotel. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing in the Virginia Room. As in all the other cities of the United States, Washington has its stupid as well as its intelligent people. While a few of the girls were out walking they overheard a con- versation. A young lady asked a gentleman where the Ambassador was. “What Ambassador?” was the quick reply. “Why the Ambassador Hotel, of course.” After being so active all day, it was suggested that we have pretzels and ginger-ale, which was strenuously objected to by the house detective. Because of his horrible dis- position, he became known to all of the girls as the House-Fly (common pest). The second day was spent similar to the first in that we visited more of the his- torical places including Mt. Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Lincoln Memorial. We returned to the hotel for lunch. Then we visited the Smithsonian Institute, the Aircraft Building, and the New National Museum. We finished our visit about four o’clock. It was raining, so we rushed into cabs and were soon back at the hotel. The next morning we took taxies to the Corcoran Art Gallery. V ' e said good-bye to the hotel about twelve o’clock and took a train for Annapolis. We were taken through the grounds by a very intelligent (?) guide. We also had the privilege of seeing the cadets drill which was one of the most interesting scenes in the whole trip. Many pictures were taken of the handsome midshipmen as they passed by. We left Annapolis on the original Toonerville Trolley. After a bouncing ride we landed in the one-horse town of Odenton just in time to climb aboard the train for Chester. At quarter of seven we entered the dining car to find sloppy soup. (The kind that beautifully decorated the table cover.) Chester greeted us with open arms, and we were counted for the last time. We extend a vote of thanks to Miss Horn, our most capable chaperon, for the suc- cessful and pleasant trip.

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Marple-Nevvtown High School ■♦■ Bt = CLASS WILL W E. the Senior Class of ' 34. being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, desire to beciueath the following possessions to the various members of the Junior Class. Lorraine lea es her famous patented giggle to Walter Dean and her shorthand ability to Fladie Clements. Margaret leaves her mathematical ability to Ted Lewis. We don ' t believe Ted will need it. but just in case he does here it is. Frank has consented to leave his “it” to Franklin Bowers, and his ability to handle the women to Howard Strohm. Grace and rhythm has Jane on a dance lloor, but she ' ll reluctantly give it to Stephen Gruber. Lester ' s humor goes to William Hancock. We hope he makes weary periods pass swiftly, by using it. William Goldsmith is to get some of Alartha ' s silence. Don ' t spoil the effect “Goldie.” Mildred is almost finished with her eighteen-day reducing diet, so she will gladly bequeath it to Alma Snufifin. Conjetta ' s natural wave goes to Gertrude Yunag. Kathryn gives her athletic ability to Joan Grey. Please don ' t overdo it. Mary Bonsall ' s candy managing ability goes to Elizabeth Klodarska and F ' rancesca Di Bonaventura. Ruth ' s magnetic piano playing will go to Grant Schnerr. Make those keys talk! Our dignified Senior, Peggy, will leave a little of her dignity to Norman Doughten. Make good use of it. E ery little bit helps, so Frances has consented to give her height to Jeanne Teesdale. Jessie wishes her knowledge of the ways of the world upon Fdeanor .Strohm. We hope this will be of use. Although Elza will need some of it next year, she has consented to bequeath some of her typing ability to Thomas Blascnski and P ' lossie Clements. Although Helen Hinkle hasn ' t consented, we are sure she would be willing to bequeath part of her scholastic ability to Allan Prichard and Ethel Jones. Realizing that Gordon may need it, Mary Brown has consented to give her way with the teachers to him. Helen Transue leaves her way with the men to Elizabeth Marston. Here ' s hoping she makes as big a success as Helen. Not to be outdone by anyone Winnie has decided to donate her bashfulness to Grace Moore and Ralph Turner. Dot gives her singing ability to Joe Serrill. Why don ' t you take up crooning.- ' We all leave our good looks, dignity, and grace to the Junior Class. We know they need them. Signed, sealed, and deliverer! in the presence of The Seniors, ' 34.

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PROPHESY H ello, Everybody! This is station HAB Atlantic City, broadcasting through the courtesy of Harry R. Harvey Inc. On the boardwalk the 194-0 liaby Con- test is being held. The intelligent looking judges, Mr. Lester Broadbelt, Mrs. Virginia Broadbelt, and Senator Frank M. Longstreth 3rd, have taken their designated seats in the bo. . “Well, well, just look who’s here! That famous New York Model, Madame Elliott, well-dressed as usual, accompanied by Miss Ruth Evert, the celebrated pianist. “Stand by folks here come the babies. Aren ' t they cute and chubby? Especially that first little girl. I’ll bet Mrs. Margaret Grinan (otherwise known as Peggy) is proud of her. Just behind little Peggy comes Mrs. Jessie Danby with her twins. I wonder if Jessie is still taking care of the money? “Just look at those babies and their proud mothers.. And here is Mrs. Dorothy Hartin with little Robinson. I’ll bet that kid is spoiled. “Here comes an Austin, which means that Miss Margaret MacLaren is arriving. She is still Miss, but she won’t be for long, because I overheard him pop the question last night. With her is Mrs. Mary Dickinson. “Well of all things! To think that Frances and Mildred would attend a baby con- test. They are not only cousins but sisters-in-law now. h ' o.x is the name. Oh yes, and with them is Mrs. Helen Hartin. Helen likes the letter H so she decided to keep it. She is now the wife of that successful financier Mr. James Hartin. “And would you believe it. Approaching on my right is Miss Lorraine Heath with that good-looking chap, Walt Rigby. Why the delay in the matrimonial sea, Lorraine? “Just stretch 3 our necks a little folks and you’ll be able to see that famou.= aviatrix Mrs. Helen Frazer. “Miss Conjetta De Cecco is here with that good-looking dentist from Ardmore to award one prize to Martha’s little brown-eyed baby boy, Johnnie Frazer, Jr. The other prize goes to Mary’s curly-haired little girl. “We expected to have the renowned dancer Miss Kathryn Rambo here to make a speech but she is unable to be here because she left for Europe this morning. “Here comes Winnie with little Buddie, but she is too late for the parade. “Approaching on my left are Mrs. Elza Russell and her two little children who are the picture of health.’’ “We certainly have celebrities with us today. Here is Miss Marie Bayton, that well-known blues singer from Harlem. “Ladies and gentlemen this is the close of the 1940 I3aby Parade. Thank you for your kind attention. This is station BAB ' , Atlantic Citv, . ' 2