Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 38 of the 1929 volume:

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Thompson TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorials Literary Athletics “On The Spot” Exchanges Senior and Alumni Notes “The Wise Old Owl” “Pickings” Page 6 8 16 18 20 23 24 26 PRICE PER COPY, 25 CENTS The Class of 1929 is about to leave behind it the smallest part of its life’s realizations. To many it will be the closing of a small chapter of their work. Pupils have wept on the day of graduation, solely because they did not wish to leave schoo l — thinking of the eventful times they have had in their school careers. This happens only in the lives of those who do not look forward into the future. Theo- retically, it seems to many like cry- ing over spilled milk. The morning after graduation, ex- ercises are over and nothing but a memory lingers. Many will start as if from a four year nightmare. Then to many will come the meaning of the word “awakening” — awakening to the fact that the future holds just what they make of it. Doubt will be in some minds as to their capability of succeeding. Pictures of success will be in the minds of most. The business of living to many will be as natural and enjoyable as school work was. An author with a broad conception of life once stated, “Life’s battles do not always go to the stronger or faster man, but sooner or later the man who thinks he can — will.” A very well-known stanza that may be applied to the class of ’29 is: “The world is like a mirror, Reflecting what you do; And if you face it smiling It smiles right back at you.” Editor. Thank You and Farewell In bringing to a close my career as editor of this magazine for the year I am glad to have this last oppor- tunity to extend my heartiest thanks to those members of the staff who have so wholeheartedly supported me in my work this past year. Nothing could have been accomplished with- out this co-operation which has been willingly given. I also thank any members of the faculty who have given the publica- tion their support. In addition, I would like the people of Maynard who have given us not only financial sup- port but real encouragement to know that we are grateful to them. I extend my heartiest congratula- tions to the new staff and faculty adviser, and wish them the greatest success in carrying on the work. Best wishes for a “bigger and better” Screech Owl. Waino Sjoblom, ’29. Since school last adjourned for the summer vacation, another year of our speeding careers has flown away. Has it been wasted or profitably used? That old, old question! How- ever one may answer it, the fact remains that another good class will soon join the ranks of the alumni, leaving to us, proud undergraduates, their work to carry on. May we prove worthy of the trust, not only in equalling their endeavors, but per- THE SCREECH OWL 7 haps even in surpassing them, by building on the foundation they have laid. The “Screech Owl” will be especial- ly conscious of a loss, when its most faithful and industrious workers leave it for higher fields. It is up to us to make up for the loss by greater effort and zeal. New forces are always rising, and if there is the will, there is the ability. Meet the challenge ! Let us take this opportunity to express our appreciation of the work of the departing seniors, and also of that of the members of the faculty who are leaving us, and to wish them success in all their future under- takings. S. W. NEW STAFF Editor .. Mark Kelley Assistant Editor . .Vieno Sneck Business Manager Walter Bray den Art Editor _...._ Alex Balnis Literary Staff Salme Wirkkanen William Ledgard Catherine Coughlan Sirkka Hurme Ethel Elson Alumni Burton Gruber Exchange Winifred Tobin Activities Alice Fearns Athletics Wilho Frigard Jokes Doris Dawson Philip Wilson Faculty Adviser Ruth Finn THE CLASS OF 1929 Elizabeth Binks “Binkie” “Binkie” is a perfect example of the enervating effect of a southern climate. Have you ever seen “Binkie” hurry ? Jane Boicourt “Jean” We wonder if Jean is not an ab- breviation for Genius? ’Nuff sed! Ruth Bradley So Ruth, of the artistic tempera- ment, is going to be a school-teacher. It will be quite a saving for her school not to have to buy poetry books — Ruth will be able to write all the verse they need. George Brayden “Pie” “Pie” is a popular little boy all around — you know, don’t you — always around except for assignments. Frank Chyzus “Frink” Frank moves rather slowly — shuffles as it were. He participates in class discussion once in a while — what a surprise. He will come through all right, however. Albert Connors “Al” Such popularity must not be un- deserved! We’ve even trusted him with the funds of ’29. We wonder where the hard-to-get boy got his technique ? Alice Donahue Alice sings like a nightingale — did you know she plans to be a nurse — a kind of Florence Nightingale com- bination ! Helen Dudzinski Not boisterous is Helen, but she always does the right thing. Another ardent advocate of the demure maid- enly type. Edith Elson “Edie” Edith is difficult to talk about, but she can write short stories. Albert Fairbanks “Al” Another prospective ecclesiastic surrounded by evils — us. Tauno Frigard “Horse” Remember the time “Horse” had a black eye? Resu lt of a party? Oh, no, we know “Horse’s sobriety. We have a feeling somehow that May- nard has produced an athlete that we are going to hear more of. George Glickman “Glickie” How difficult to argue with “Glickie” when he argues with you. We told him so, but he volubly denied it. Bernard Greene “Bunny” Not so green as his name — quite the contrary. Laura Grondahl Unlike the rest of us — this lady looks intelligent. In addition she is. Esther Hardy Esther is dependable — but when it comes to Bunsen burners we are skeptical. John Hearon “Zip” Oh, yes, — he’s some Romeo, he ad- mits it himself. His talents lead to dancing. He leads Walker in Room 14 at recess. Did he lead him astray? THE SCREECH OWL 9 Sarah Hellawell “Sally” There are students and students, but not Sally. How about it? Uno Hietanen “Granny” We may say that this gentleman is seldom seen and less heard of. “Granny” may object to that final preposition, because “Granny” says to whom and not to who. Helmi Hiipakka Her hair, her eyes, and her disposi- tion are all sunny. Even her friends like her. Irma Howard Her face is calm, her manners quiet. What is the recipe, Irma? Mary Howe “Bunny” Mary may seem quiet, but she can squander time in conversation. Teppo Hurme Music hath its charms. Mary Kane “Speck” Is Mary popular? We’ll say — Oh, Hezekiah ? Tyyne Kangas Good things come in small pack- ages — just as they come in twos. Did you get it ? Julia Kaziukonis Julia has distinguished herself in these halls by her charming disposi- tion. One never knows whether to approach or not. We recommend her for the reception committee, Arvi Ketola Arvi certainly has high ideas even if he has kept his feet on the ground while in Maynard High. Don’t fly too high. Howard King “Howie” The “Screech Owl” staff voted to exempt Howie from all slams — pub- lic opinion wouldn’t have it. Every- body swears by him, but not being profane, we say it with sincerity. James King “Jim” The Commercial Seniors surely are glad that Jim takes English first period — even if his answers are some- times wrong. William King “Bill” We have always wondered why Bill looked so yearningly in a certain direction until one day we discovered Helen. Also Bill believes that the ability to spell is born in a person. Lyyli Kivinen We hope that Lyyli finds the world an agreeable place. When you break the silence, will you explain the pout ? Virginia Lawson “Bunny” Even when we can’t see her, we recognize Bunny by her giggle. What changes time has wrought ! Time and a Pontiac. Hanna Lehto Hanna could tell us that it takes intelligence to bluff! And does that girl dance? And how! Elizabeth Leithead “Liz” We hope that some day Shake- speare meets Elizabeth and explains certain things about those awful plays! And we know why she comes to school at 7 A. M. Sylvia Linna Behold the inscrutable, the unfath- omable — the Sphinx of the 20th C. How few can claim intimate acquaint- ance with her or understanding of her. We suspect unplumbed depths, however. Laura Merrill She it is who demurely lets her teachers lecture undisturbed. Laura never says much, but we wonder what she thinks. Melville Mosher “Mellie” Taciturnity personified. Margaret Murphy “Marge” Sis-boom-bah ! ! That’s Marge. 10 THE SCREECH OWL Alice Osbeck We had to inquire a bit about Alice, because we always thought her quiet and sedate. Deah, deah, how prone we are to erroneous conclusions. Elizabeth Murray “Scotty” “Scotty” is always willing to aid the Senior cause and the basketball team. Did anyone ever tell Scotty that a school day was worth $5.00? Mary Paul Mary would just love to know why Sally doesn ' t get sore. Maybe be- cause Mary does so often. Doris Prescott Doris can win your heart without even trying. When Doris realizes her ambition and has a beauty parlor, how the men will patronize it. Aune Rasanen Aune is one of the exponents of the theory that silence is golden. Not many left who believe in that nowa- days. Herbert Ruotsala Another of the strong, silent men of the class of ’29. We suspect that he will be a success in the business world. Vieno Rahkonen Before tests Vieno laments, after- wards she bewails. What a life! Violet Riley How like her name — shy and retir- ing — but even violets must have their season. Stanley Sienkiewicz “Steamer” We have heard that Stanley is get- ting his training for his future voca- tion of Sup’t of Schools right here. Don’t you love the way “Steamer” looks over the corridors from the office door? Madeline Smith “Maddie” “Maddie” is a very demure little lady, and every inch a lady. Her friends appreciate her quiet sense of humor. A sense of humor is one of the nicest things we know, and “Maddie” is one of the nicest girls we know. Ralph Smith “Smitty” “ ’Tis I, desperate Ambrose.” Impi Sneck Ask Impi if pasteurized milk is good. Josephine Stuka “Josie” Is there any green in my eyes? J. J. Sczerzen Censored ! Waino Sjoblom “Speck” “Speck” is best known now as the hero of a well known song. But we know him for many other things, namely, president of ’29, editor of this publication, and an all ’round good sport. Gerald Tierney “Jerry” Famous exponent of “Film Fun” and “Whiz Bang”. Sydney Trask “Polonius” It isn’t everyone who can act and look like a professor and keep out of jail. Tauno Torppa “Tonski” Tell us, oh Tonski, the secret of sleep. He grins. “The secret of sleep?” He yawns. “The secret — what’s that guy’s name — Keats — ‘Beauty is sleep, sleep beauty.’ ” But occasionally he wakes up. Gertrude Weaving “Gert” Find another like Gert — yes, go ahead. THE SCREECH OWL 11 Irma Wirta It’s hard for us to reconcile that uproariously funny Citronella, dusky in hue, with the girl who got “A” on her Burke test. And now we hear she’s going to be a nurse — well, there’s nothing like being versatile. Keep it up, Irma, we’re with you. Irving Wooldridge Irving is one of those calm, cool, and collected persons. But about that last adjective, who collected him? Jennie Zwirblia Jennie is a comparative newcomer to the class of ’29. We refer you to the class statistics for her failing. How do they do it? DEDICATIONS Name of Song There’s A Rainbow Round My Shoulder You Wouldn’t Fool Me, Would You? Sentimental Baby I’m in Love High Hatters Oh ! Could I But Express West End Blues Do — DO Something Where the Shy Little Violets Grow Coquette Please Let Me Dream How About Me Sonny Boy I Wish I Knew Lover, Come Back to Me I Faw Down and Go Boom Mean to Me Then Came the Dawn Kitten on the Keys I Learned About Women from Her The Storm on the Volga Synthetic Sin Sweet Genevieve Bandana Babies Makin’ Whoopee Diga Diga Doo Deep Night Sweet and Low Just Wait Till I Grow Up Hula Lou My Suppressed Desire Divine Lady A Gay Caballero Good Boy Sing, Sing, Birds on the Wing Gotta Be Good Noah’s Ark I Wanna Be Loved Dedicated to Jane Boicourt Esther Hardy Teppo Hurme Howard King Sydney Trask George Glickman Stanley Sienkiewicz Ruth Bradley Madeline Smith Virginia Lawson Tauno Torppa Mary Howe Irving Wooldridge Melville Mosher Laura Grondahl Irma Wirta Ralph Smith Tyyne Kangas Albert Fairbanks Tauno Frigard Joe Sczerzen Gerald Tierney Laura Merrill Vieno Rahkonen, Lyyli Kivinen, Aune Rasanen Elizabeth Murray and Mary Kane John Hearon Albert Connors Helmi Hiipakka Sally Hellawell Sylvia Linna Elizabeth Binks Helen Dudzinski William King James King Alice Donahue Alice Osbeck Uno Hietanen Irma Howard 12 THE SCREECH OWL CENSUS OF THE CLASS OF 1929 Name Famous For Ambition Elizabeth Binks Getting into mischief To get by Jane Boicourt Erudition Actress Ruth Bradley Industrious nature Poet George Brayden His off days Marry Frank Chyzus His daily letters Not to work Albert Connors Winning ways Succeed John Gilbert Mildred Croft Her chatter Orator Alice Donahue Her voice Prima Donna Helen Dudzinski Loud voice To be heard Edith Elson Originality To prosper Albert Fairbanks Being ordinary To be bad Tauno Frigard Athletic ability To steal ( — ) ? George Glickman Argumentation Man of the world Bernard Greene Red hair To be an artist Laura Grondahl “Speck” First-lady Esther Hardy Curls Light a Bunsen burner John Hearon Catching To be a leaguer Sally Hellawell Her cute ways To be a “Whoopee Dancer” Uno Hietanen Big feet Succeed Mr. Kennedy Helmi Hiipakka “It” To get more of “it” Irma Howard Tact To be a heart breaker Mary Howe Her blush Grow up Teppo Hurme Fantastic toe Join a circus Mary Kane Noise Farmerette (whose?) Tynne Kangas Demureness To drive the Essex Julia Kaziukonis Sarcasm To be a “stenog.” Arvi Ketola His quiet way Mr. Oberg’s heir Howard King Good looks Live on Demars Street James King Nose trouble To play basketball William King His efficiency To be an A. P. manager Lyyli Kivinen Her pout To break her silence Virginia Lawson “Giggle” To be a one arm driver Hanna Lehto Her hair To go to Southbridge Elizabeth Leithead Squealing To go to market Sylvia Linna Plumpness To reduce Laura Merrill Spilling ink To write shorthand Melville Mosher His absence To be a milkman Margaret Murphy Freckles To lead (not saying what or where) ‘ ' Scotty” Murray Being fat To be popular Alice Osbeck Day Dreaming Castles in Spain Mary Paul Jokes To get Sally sore Doris Prescott Her good looks Miss America Vieno Rahkonen Nervous temperament To talk Aune Rasanen Her oral topics To be dictaphone operator Violet Riley Her punch To take Tunney Herbert Ruotsala His way with girls To be a speed demon “Joe” Sczerzen His green suspenders To take Louise out Stanley Sienkiewicz His purple and red ties To be superintendent “Speck” Sjoblom His personality To get the Class Banner Madeline Smith Being tall President of Woman’s Club Ralph Smith His R. R. solo To be funny Impi Sneck Her grin To be a dairymaid “Joe” Stuka The colors she wears To play field hockey “Jerry” Tierney His loose arm To go to Embassy Sunday nights Tauno Torppa Parking places Day watchman at a night club Sydney Trask His wink To love and be loved “Gert” Weaving “Red” cheeks To fall hard Irma Wirta Her vocabulary To be a violinist Irving Wooldridge Oxford English To be of age Jeanne Zwirblia Salesmanship To be a successful vamp THE SCREECH OWL 13 A TESTIMONIAL Dear Editor: — I got so much relief from the “Screech Owl” that I feel I want others to know all it has done for me. Two years ago, when I began read- ing the magazine, I was continually in ill health. My complexion was sal- low, my general condition was very run down, and the doctors said I was suffering from etaoinshredflu. I have never missed an issue of the “Screech Owl” and today I am in perfect health, full of pep, and my friends all assure me that I never looked better in my life. Today I am a success in every way, whereas I was formerly a mere wall- flower, unable to converse on topics of current interest, and a bore. I now have an unfailing source of jokes and witty sayings in the “Screech Owl,” which I find most helpful. I consider the “Screech Owl” the only safe and sane way to reduce. I have found that it is really easy this pleasant, new way. None of the starvation diet, harmful and violent exercising, or drug methods. My motto has been simply, “Reach for a ‘Screech Owl’ instead of a sweet,” and in this delightful manner I lost twenty pounds in two weeks. I do hope someone else may be in- fluenced by my experience to read the “Screech Owl,” and I want to thank you most heartily for all the maga- zine has done for me. Gratefully yours, (Miss) Flora Flittermouse. REUNITED “Richard Dale to see me?” The middle aged man in the rocking chair questioned the butler incredulously. “You are quite sure you have the name correct?” “Yes sir, Mr. Dample. He said, “Pleasq tell Mr. Dample that Mr. Richard Dale wishes to see him.” “Yes — yes. Show him in.” Lewis Dample laid aside book and pipe. He rose and smoothed the folds of his lounging robe. He was con- scious of a queer excitement. His mind searched the past across the stretch of fifteen long years of estrangement to the happy days when Richard Dale had been his in- timate friends. Dample was a stubborn man, but sentimental. At the moment he did not question why his old friend had come; it was sufficient that he was here. Richard Dale came into the room, and the butler softly withdrew. Dample was shocked at Richard ' s ap- pearance. He knew his age, of course — but somehow the man seemed older. His cheeks were shrunken and his shiny serge suit proclaimed his shabby condition. For a moment Dample was embar- rassed. He regretted the luxury of his surroundings. The two men stared at one another, and there flashed across the mind of each, memories of their years of friendship. They had been separated because of a girl neither one had won. Love had turned to bitterness, and when she rejected both of them each thought the other to blame for his failure. Neither man had seen no r heard from her since. Richard Dale spoke first. His man- ner was hesitant and his words came slowly. He extended to Dample a small newspaper clipping. “I wonder if you saw this Lewis ? It was in this morning’s paper.” Dample took it with shaking fingers. He read the notice. Marriage: “Nancy Jones to James Spaulding.” Dample’s hand shook more vio- lently. “Nancy is married. There is noth- ing now to keep us apart,” Dale spoke very simply. Lewis advanced, hand extended. “This makes me happy, very happy.” Their hands met, and then, because 14 THE SCREECH OWL the woman who had once come be- tween them was married, they tried to atone for the empty years. “You must sit down, Richard. Have a cigar. I shall have the butler bring you something — .” He smiled shyly. And so they sat opposite each other, smiling contentedly as the re- maining years became charged with the certainty of happiness for both. It was late when Richard rose to go. Lewis helped him with his over- coat, and summoned the car to carry him to the stark boarding house which he called home. “You’ll be back soon, Richard ?” “Certainly, Lewis.” “That’s fine, we’ve got so much to talk about — Good night, Richard.” “Good night, Lewis.” Dample went back into his big house, no longer alone. He entered the library and crossed to the table. There was a soft smile in his eyes when he read the notice. Lewis had spoken the truth when he admitted having read the article in that morn- ing’s paper. And Lewis knew he had been right not to tell his friend that this wasn’t their Nancy. Their Nancy had been dead five years. C. Coughlan, ’31. WHILE THE WORLD SLEEPS The heavy door swung shut behind her with a dull thud, the hinges scraping rustily as they slid into place. The street was dark except for an uncertain ray of light escaping from underneath a drawn shade. She shivered as the sharp March wind whipped across her face making her blind her eyes to keep the fine dirt out of them. The single wail of a lonesome dog caused her to shudder and look around cautiously over her shoulder. Hugging the side of the house, she silently crept around the building. The heavy clouds scudded across the windswept sky. A star twinkled hopefully for a moment and was smothered by the threatening gray. She stumbled as her feet caught in the hard ruts of frozen ground. Sit- ting down carefully on a cold soap box filled with ice she studied her nails. The sense of loneliness left her as she saw an indistinct form hurry across the hard ground. Her friend at last! A warm greeting, and then they moved slowly down toward the railroad tracks. What! An eloping couple! Don’t be so romantic! Just the cat put out for the night! Ethel Elson, ’30. THE WISH I may demand what I would most desire, And it is granted me. Perhaps but yesterday would I aspire No more than just to be For one brief hour of silent ecstasy A pine tree slim and straight against the sky, With the evening star to crown my lofty hair; Or else to be, when sporting winds the high White birch trees toss in air, A millionth leaf of dancing, raptur- ous bliss ; Or a maddened blue bird swooping down to kiss In joyous whirl the waters’ misty crest ; Or a throbbing poem from a dying master’s breast, A thing of beauty in a world of tears. But now I’m tired, and only ask but this, To sleep ten thousand years. S. W., ’30. A DESERTED GARDEN This garden once was a lovely place With a little of everything ; There were pansies, and phlox, and larkspur, too; And roses fit for a king. THE SCREECH OWL 15 But I gazed at it sadly the other day, For the garden was dry and dead. I saw none of the gay scene I once had loved, Only weeds in each flower bed. Yet I made, as I viewed that neglected old place, A vow that should head each life- page; “Resolved; that bright youth shall e’er bloom in my heart And crowd out the weeds of old age.” Jane Boicourt, ’29. A PARODY— “PLAY THE GAME” When one great scorer comes To write beside your name, He writes-not that you won or lost, But how you played the game. Do you wish the world were better ? I can tell you what to do. Set a watch upon your actions, Keep them always just true blue. Clean your mind from selfish motives, Make your thoughts both clean and high, You can have a little Eden In the spot you occupy. Gilbert Garland, ’30. A STAR The lamp, lowered, Streamed dimly out Where I waited Tense and anxious. A feeble wail, The shadow of the mother Bending, worn and tender Waiting with patience. ’Twas strange. That night I saw a falling star. Folks said A soul had gone to Heaven. Ethel Elson, ’30. SUN TO SUN Day is ending, Night’s descending, Shadows creep, Earth’s asleep. Fire fly gleams, Moonlight beams Rushing here Cross the sphere. Hope is winging, Counsel bringing, Worry’s ended, Ways are mended. God erases Toil worn faces, Time goes on And reaches dawn! Doris L. Dawson, ’30. MY MASTERPIECE I’ve simply got to write a poem, And do so pretty soon, But I don’t want to write it This warm June afternoon. I need an inspiration, And though I’ve pondered long, The only thought that comes to me Is far from poem or song. I’ve used up all my paper, And still it isn’t done, But I’ll just let it go at this And pass it in for fun. Eileen Mahoney, ’30. LET IT RAIN— LET IT POUR Sometimes it rains ; sometimes it pours, And when I have to stay indoors, I’ll curl right up in a little nook, And bury my nose in an English book. Edward J. Hannon. After losing the Midland League basketball title to Marlboro by the score of 28-27, and winning the town championship from the Y. P. S. L. in two straight games, the Maynard High School athletes turned their eyes toward the 1929 baseball season. Tauno Frigard was elected captain of the squad which included only five “letter” men from last year. Owing to the lack of a playing field, the boys did not have a very good beginning. All practices were held in the outfield of the field at Crowe Park. Maynard 6 — Leominster 2 Maynard High opened its 1929 baseball season in the right way by winning from Leominster on April 20th in Leominster. Being the first game, and a rainy day, neither team was able to display a good brand of baseball. Maynard managed to nose out their rivals by the score of 6-2. Lawrence Academy 3 — Maynard 1 Maynard travelled to Groton on April 24 to play the Lawrence Academy nine, but the Academy boys proved too good for the inexperienced Maynard team. Milliken, the Acade- my pitcher, practically won the game alone, striking out sixteen Maynard players besides hitting three doubles himself. Torppa, a converted in- fielder, pitched his first game for Maynard. Marlboro 3 — Maynard 1 Maynard lost its first Midland League game of the year to Marlboro at Marlboro on April 27th. Although Maynard played good baseball throughout, the “jinx” still hovered over them. Maynard got only three hits off Murphy, the opposing pitcher. Maynard errors allowed Marlboro to score its runs. Maynard 12 — Concord 6 Concord, Maynard ' s ancient rival, proved an easy victim to the on- slaughts of the Maynard batters at West Concord on May 1st. Maynard hit and fielded the ball in mid-season style, completely outclassing Concord in every department of the game. Capt. Frigard and Tierney were both hurt in the first inning and had to retire, while their mates forced West- by, the Concord twirling star, to re- tire before a barrage of basehits and runs. The final score was 12-6. Maynard 22 — Clinton 9 Maynard ran “wild” in Clinton on May 2nd when they trounced Clinton High by the overwhelming score of 22-9. The Maynard boys had little difficulty in scoring runs, and the out- come of the game was never in doubt. A cluster of 12 runs in the fifth in- ning clinched the decision for the Maynardites. Milford 8 — Maynard 0 Maynard lost its second Midland League encounter of the year when they were shut out by “Hop” Riopel’s team at Milford on May 11th. Rizoli, Milford pitcher reigned supreme and at no time in the game was he in danger. Maynard was helpless before his pitching, while Milford managed to score eight times before the final out. THE SCREECH OWL 17 Maynard 12 — Ashland 5 The first game on the new diamond at Crowe Park was played between Maynard High and Ashland High on May 15th. Maynard dedicated its field by trouncing the visitors to the tune of 12-5. Ashland gave Maynard a scare by scoring four runs in the first inning ; but once ahead, Maynard was never headed. Maynard Seconds 7 — Littleton High 4 On May 17th the Maynard Sec- onds played Littleton High at Little- ton, winning by the score of 7-4. Littleton was no match for the May- nard Seconds, who played tight base- ball throughout. Maynard 6 — Hudson 4 Maynard High won its first Mid- land League contest of the year at Hudson on May 18th, when they staged a last minute rally to break a tie score. The game was a pitcher’s battle between Sczerzen of Maynard and Wheeler of Hudson, until the Maynard boys staged a two run rally in the ninth inning to send Hudson down to defeat. After this game, Maynard and Hudson were tie in the standing of the Midland League. Maynard 4 — Leominster 3 For the second time this year, Maynard defeated Leominster High in baseball; the score of this game being 4 to 3. Going into the last in- ning, Maynard was leading 4-0; but Leominster came back to score three runs, thus making the game interest- ing. The game was just as close as the score indicates, each team play- ing good baseball. Milford 5 — Maynard 4 Maynard went down again before Milford High at Crowe Park on May 25th, after putting up one of its best exhibitions of baseball. For more than half the game, Milford was forced to trail the hard fighting locals ; but Maynard began to feel the strain in the end, giving Milford the victory. This victory practically gave Milford the Midland League pennant, while Maynard went into last place; it being Maynard’s third Midland League loss. Concord 6— Maynard 5 Concord turned the tables on May- nard when they met on Emerson Playgrounds in Concord in their an- nual Memorial Day encounter; the final score of the game being Concord 6 — Maynard 5. In a dramatic seventh-inning rally, Maynard came from behind to score three runs and tie the score. But Concord managed to squeeze over a run in the last half of the inning to win over Maynard for the first time in several years. Owing to the heat, the game lasted only seven innings. Hudson 11 — Maynard 9 Imagine a game in which 20 runs were scored, 17 errors and 23 hits were made; then you will have the story of the Midland League game at Crowe Park on June 1st between Maynard High and Hudson High. It was a loosely played game through- out, with the lead changing hands several times, Hudson finally win- ning out by the score of 11-9. Track For the first time in four years, Maynard High was represented in a track meet, when Maynard and Leominster engaged in a dual meet at Vose’s Field on May 25. The in- experienced locals, under Coach Rup- precht’s direction, were able to win only two first places. The final score was 52 to 29 in Leominster’s favor. On May 28th, Maynard lost a prac- tice meet to Concord by a large score, but they showed a great deal of im- provement since their first meet. Since there are only a few seniors on the squad, Maynard ought to win a name for itself on the track by next spring. Mark Kelley, star quarter- miler of the class of 1930, was elected captain. The Glee Club and Orchestra Con- cert, held May 11 at the M. H. S. auditorium was not attended by as large an audience as it merited. Both clubs were in top form, and gave a thoroughly satisfying program. Professor Raymond Talbot of Mel- rose, former Professor of Romance Languages at Boston University gave an interesting lecture on Paris to an attentive audience at the M. H. S. auditorium May 17. This lecture was the first public function of any kind sponsored by the French Club. Miss Wilma Desy is advisor, and Miss Madeline Smith, ’29, president of this organization. May its tribe increase ! CLASS PLAY COMPETITION The second annual play competition of M. H. S. was held at Waltham Street Hall, Friday night, May 31. Every play was a fine example of the keen spirit of rivalry between classes, and showed the results of hard work and little play. The plays chosen were: “Waitin’ for the Hickville Train”, Seniors ; “Jerry”, Juniors; “The Red Lamp”, Sophomores ; and “The Amateurs”, Freshman. The Sophomores won the cup this year. Our felicitations! Warmest thanks are extended to all who par- ticipated in any way ; particularly are thanks due the class instructors, the three judges, the M. H. S. orchestra and its conductor, Miss Ethel Lovely, and Miss Sheldrick, chairman of the faculty committee in charge. ORCHESTRA Harold Johnson, ’31 and Alric French, ’31 represented the M. H. S. orchestra at the New England High School Festival which was held at Symphony Hall, Boston, May 18. The orchestra consisted of 238 players from New England High Schools and was conducted by Francis Findlay of the New England Conservatory. High School pupils who are recom- mended to the Chairman of the Fes- tival must be in good scholastic stand- ing, sufficiently advanced in the study of their instrument, and studying with an approved teacher. ASSEMBLY NOTES On March 26, an assembly was held in honor of Marshal Foch. Mr. Gif- ford spoke of Foch’s life, his part in the World War, and his ideals. At an assembly April 12, basketball letters were awarded. Mr. Lent spoke of the status of the A. A., which, if it is to be successful, must have the pecuniary, as well as vociferous sup- port of the students. Plan for the Class Play Competi- tion was discussed by Miss Sheldrick. THE SCREECH OWL 19 MOVIE ATTRACTIONS! Several movie programs have been shown within the last two months. They were both educational and amusing in nature. MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES On Tuesday, May 28, Memorial Day Exercises were held at the H. S. auditorium. The program opened with a selection by the H. S. orchestra. Mr. Emerson H. Stoddard, patriotic instructor of Newton, and member of the G. A. R., discussed the Civil War and told some amusing as well as some of the grimmer anecdotes of that time. Then Lieutenant Harold Sheridan of Maynard spoke of the World War, and of the parts of France with which he was familiar, exhorting all those present to carry on faithfully and to uphold the patriotic ideals of the past genera- tion. The program closed with a march by the orchestra. Professor Arthur C. Rudman of Baypath Institute spoke to the stu- dent body, May 15. His subject was “Business as Life Work,” which proved of interest to the pupils. It is most difficult to choose a place to spend a summer vacation. The peaceful Provincetown opposes the gay Newport. A mediocre one is hard to find. Searching for the de- sired resort, I examined many high school magazines. The interests of these magazines were so numerous that I deserted the search for clues to a pleasant vacation port ; and have taken up the criticism of magazines instead. “The Distaff” Girls’ High School, Boston, Mass. Was that portrait of “Inspiration” the cause of your well written maga- zine? We enjoyed your varied Liter- ary Department immensely. You have sadly neglected your Alumnae. Are they not worthy of some recog- nition ? “The Orange and Black” Middletown High School, Middletown, Conn. Everyone likes jokes. The few that you have are truly funny, but a few more witticisms might add more humorists to your list of subscribers. Congratulations to the originator of “Adlets”. They are truly original and ingenious. “The Green Witch” Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Conn. I think that the divine muse of poetry must look with favor upon your school paper. Certainly your poetry department is a credit to your magazine. “The Stampede” Dallas High School, Dallas, Texas When we ran into the “Stampede”, we had our breath siezed from our bodies. My, but your magazine is cleverly written. Every department heading, every department, every ar- ticle is appropriate. “The Clarion” Arlington High School, Arlington, Mass. By the stock of jokes and humor in your magazine I should judge that Arlington High School pupils believe that “every cloud has a silver lining”. Furthermore, your serious articles are excellent. After reading your “Book Reviews,” I have resolved to explore farther into modern book lore. THE SCREECH OWL 21 “The Abhis” Abington High School, Abington, Mass. We welcome you to our exchange lists. You have an enviable Language Department. Evidently the students of Abington High are serious minded, since we note the scarcity of jokes. “The Red and Black” Rogers High School, Newport, R. I. We see that you are still keeping up the good work. Pat the Senior has not yet exhausted his ever ready sup- ply of wit and humor. “The Item” Dorchester High School for Girls, Dorchester, Mass. Commendations to your Exchange Editors! They are very diplomatic with their gentle advice mixed with fluent praise. Your whole magazine breathes spirit and pep. “The Oriel” Westboro High School, Westboro, Mass. Your teachers must be very near and dear to you since you have dedi- cated one publication of your maga- zine to them. It would perhaps honor them a little more if you wrote a dedication to them in your paper. ECHOES FROM OUR EXCHANGES A landlord wrote to his tenant — “Dear Sir, I regret to inform you that my rent is much overdue. Will you please forward me a check?” Back came the reply — “Dear Sir: I see no reason why I should pay your rent. I can’t pay my own.” MacDonald: “And how’s the world been treating you lately?” MacDougall: “Verra seldom, Mac, verra seldom.” “The Distaff.” Waiter: Pie sir? W. T. : Is it customary ? Waiter: No apple. Gray Purnell: I’ve added these fig- ures up ten times, Sir. Mr. Cook: Fine, fine! Gray Purnell : And here are the ten answers, sir. “The Stampede.” In court the other day a lawyer turned to the opposing counsel and said angrily: “You are the biggest idiot I ever saw in my life!” Where- upon the judge gravely remarked: “Silence sir! Please do not forget that I am present.” “The Ora nge and Black.” Father: Why were you kept in at school ? Son : I didn’t know where the Azores were. Father: In the future just remem- ber where you put things. Knutt: “The doctor says I must stop smoking. I am poisoning myself to death.” Mrs. Knutt: “Oh, dear, John can’t you hold out until we get enough coupons for that dining room rug?” “The Item.” A Scotchman visiting America was watching the statue of George Washington, when an American ap- proached. “That was a great man, Sandy,” said the American, “A lie never passed his lips.” “Weel,” said Sandy, “I praysume he talked through his nose like the rest of ye.” “The Reflector.” He : Where did you skate most when you were learning? She: I think you’re horrid. 22 THE SCREECH OWL He rushed up to her: “This is my dance you know,” he said breath- lessly. She gave him a haughty stare. “Oh, really! I thought it was the Junior Prom.” “The University Student.” We very gratefully acknowledge the following: “The Blue Moon,” Chelmsford High School, Chelmsford, Mass. “Netop,” Turners High School, Tur- ners Falls, Mass. “The Reflector,” North Kingstown High School, Wickford, R. I. “The Green and White,” Sudbury High School, Sudbury, Mass. “The Enterprise,” Memorial High School, Boston, Mass. “The Portsmouth High News,” Ports- mouth High School, Portsmouth, N. H. “The Hi-Talk,” Central High School, Sherman, Texas “The Flashlight,” Superior High School, Superior, Neb. “The Index,” South High School, Worcester, Mass. “The Central Digest,” Central High School, Chattanooga, Tenn. “The University Student, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. “The Hebronite,” Hebron, Nebr. “The Voice,” Concord High School, Concord, Mass. “The Sagamore,” Brookline, Mass. “The Record,” English High School, Boston, Mass. “The Alligator,” Ware High School, Ware, Mass. “The Parrot,” Rockland High School, Rockland, Mass. “The Portlight,” Phineas Banning High School, Wilmington, Cal. SENIOR AND ALUMNI NOTES miiiwi The following are graduating from the named schools this month : Helen Morgan, M. H. S. ’25, Em- manuel College. Arlene Priest, M. H. S. ' 25, Em- manuel College. Benjamin Gruber, M. H. S. ’24, Bates College. Walter Larkin, M. H. S., ’24, Bates College. The following are planning on en- tering the named schools in the Fall: Teppo Hurme, Northeastern Univers- ity. Samuel Gilman, Brown University. Jane Boicourt, Boston University School o f Liberal Arts. Jennie Zwirblia, Bay Path Institute at Springfield. Doris Prescott, Wilfred Academy. Tauno Frigard, Andover Academy. Madeline Smith, Fitchburg Normal. Estelle Lerer, Simmons College. Walter Cheslak, Tufts College. George Brayden, Ithaca School of Physical Education. Laura Grondahl, Sargent School of Physical Education. John Hearon, Franklin Union. Mary Howe, Bridgewater Normal. The following girls are planning on entering the named schools of nursing : Alice Donahue, St. Vincent’s Hospi- tal, Worcester, Mass. Tyyne Kangas, Mass. General Hospi- tal, Boston, Mass. Mary Kane, Mass. General Hospital, Boston, Mass. Irma Wirta, Mass. General Hospital, Boston, Mass. The following members of this year’s graduating class are already employed : Sarah Hellawell, Cadillac Car Co;, Boston, Mass. Bernard Green, Cadillac Car Co., Bos- ton, Mass. Uno Hietanen, Cadillac Car Co., Bos- ton, Mass. Impi Sneck , Byron Lumber Co., May- nard, Mass. Herbert Ruotsala, Boston, office. William King, Atlantic Pacific Store, Maynard, Mass. Helmi Hiipakka, Reed Teacher’s Agency, Boston, Mass. Frank Chyzus, Concord Mutual Life Ins. Co. Gertrude Weaving, Concord Mutual Life Ins. Co. Edith Elson, Concord Mutual Life Ins. Co. Sylvia Linna, Lerer’s Store, Maynard, Mass. Waino Sjoblom, Southbridge Optical Co. Violet Riley, Postal Telegraph Co., Boston, Mass. Julia Kazuikonis, Postal Telegraph Co., Boston, Mass. THE WISE OLD OWL OBSERVES THAT: The M. H. S. girls are wearing sus- penders. Hence the appearance of father’s Christmas presents of a few years back. The Biology students are all ex- cited over finding specimens of the pine tree blossom. Perhaps that ac- counts for their being “stuck up” lately. The appearance of our new school mate, Gilbert Garland, has caused quite a furor among the girls. They have originated a new guessing game as to which suit Gilbert will wear next. “Pie” Brayden has been taking up golf lately. I wonder if this advertise- ment in the Acton paper had any- thing to do with him. “Five dollars reward for informa- tion as to the cause of so many broken windows at Fletcher Corner.” Easy way to make five dollars. Ss-h-h Pie!! The Decorations of the Junior Class were quite original, — but the Old Owl would like to know what Junior posed for the silhouettes. “Scotty” and “Marje” Murphy were typical farmerettes at the Com- petition. Who was having a sale on overalls as we all want some now. Enlighten us, Scotty! The Senior Class has quite a menagerie, with roosters and rats and what not. The Old Owl offers a suitable reward for the first person who can make that rooster cackle. Perhaps he had stage fright ! Normie Walker had quite an outfit in the Junior Play, but Normie, “where did ya get the hat, where, oh where, oh where” Sirkka seems quite lonesome 6th study period. I wonder where “Si” is? “Katie” Bariteau was out with somebody special on the holiday. Per- haps that accounts for her high spirits Friday morning. We can’t imagine: — Walker without a girl. “Pie” without Tyyne. Melville Mosher on time. “Al” Connors without his wave. Miss Thompson forgetting to make an assignment. Mary Kane not talking. John Hearon a baseball star. Joe Sczerzen without his suspenders. Gilbert wearing the same suit. Miss Thompson advocating the Bos- ton American. Senior Class reading the “Mentor” or the “Forum.” The Dancing School pupils without their partners. A school without exams. Jane Boicourt getting an F. THE SCREECH OWL 25 THE WISE OLD OWL WOULD LIKE TO KNOW: Why Walker and Glickman like dramatics ? What the Post Office is for? Where “Zip” Hearon learned to sprint ? Why George Weaving likes West Concord ? If Ellsworth Dearborn and A. Young are going to be aviators or traveling salesmen? Who will get the extra dish of ice cream at the senior banquet? What college “Steamer” is going to, and if he is going to be a history teacher ? Who broke the photographer’s camera ? If Ralph Smith takes “Home Eco- nomics” or takes home girls? When Swartz will make another hole-in-one ? Who took the key to the type- writer ? When the Academic students are going looking for work? Why Mosher makes so much noise ? Why Mary Kane keeps so quiet ? Who asked the color of the purple mountains ? Who read “Romeo and Juliet?” Why Foster picked his right wrist to break, and why he picked the month of June to do it in? What happened to the tonic left over from the Junior Social? If Joe Sczerzen likes to write poetry ? Why Howard King is taking a P.G. Course ? 1. Which Junior boy read “Beau Geste?” 2. Who is in favor of final exams, and why? 3. Why the Freshman class color isn’t green? 4. What time the Seniors will get home from the Reception? 5. If Pie Brayden’s car is ever seen parked in the vicinity of Puffer’s Pond? 6. If Wooldridge and King have made any more chlorine gas? 7. How the Seniors were able to tell their own pictures? 8. If amateur athletes should be allowed to play summer baseball for pay? 9. Whose party Walker attended during the week of the Prom vaca- tion? 10. Where Burt Gruber got the reputation of being a fierce batter, and how? 11. Where “Joe” Sczerzen and “Red” Lanigan” got their white pants ? 12. Why Walker didn’t enter the 6 % mile run ? He said he did Hudson and back one day. 13. Where all the Junior girls go Sunday night in whose green car? 14. Why “Ty” Brayden stays near home Sunday night? 15. When “Pie” Brayden is going to get a new car? Irate parent (6.00 A. M.) : What do you mean by bringing my daughter home at this hour? Youth: Well, I gotta be at work at 7. “You naughty child. Do you know where little boys go who don’t put their money in the collection plate?” “Yes Mam. To the movies.” Class photographer: Your son ordered these photographs from me. Senior’s father: They certainly are very much like him. Has he paid for them yet? Class photographer: No, Sir. Senior’s father: That is still more like him. Mary: What is your object in kiss- ing so much? Chuck T.: You. Shop girl : “So you are shopping for an adding machine?” M. H. S. pupil’s mother: “Yes, poor Junior has been having so much trouble with his arithmetic lessons.” The paths of glory lead but to a cigarette test. Sandy: Aye, Jack, I read a fine story in a magazine th’ ither day about — Jack: So ye’ve been visiting the dentist too, hae ye, Sandy. Remember when this used to be a dirty crack? “With a voice like yours, you ought to be in the movies.” Horse : Did you see this item about a hen adopting a litter of pigs ? Bertie: Well, there’s nothing un- natural in the association of ham and eggs. “Still engaged to that telephone girl?” “No, it’s a case of ring off.” She: (cryly) If you had to marry before the clock struck midnight, what would you do? He: Stop the clock. Julia: But, Red, you swore that you’d never look at her again. “Red”: And I didn’t. I met her when it was pitch dark. THE SCREECH OWL 27 Trials of a Movie Hero Director: Here’s where she faints in your arms. Get ready to grab her. That’s the pose. Hold it. Leading man: If you mean Miss Heavysides, remember “It” weighs a hundred and eighty pounds. Scotty: Louie says that you don’t count at all with him. Mary: No, he must have kissed me a hundred times but I didn’t count. New Lessons on Proposal Hippy : They have a wonderful new altar at the new church. Would you like to see it ? Helen: Lead me to it. “Miss, may I have your name and address ?” “Isn’t it enough to bump into me on a ballroom floor.” “It’s the custom to exchange names in case of a collision.” Backy : My brother plays the saxo- phone. Gilman : That’s nothing, my brother’s a musician. Stew pan : I hear you got caught in the rain, Mr. Bell. Bell: Yes, and got ringing wet. Laura: “I’m going to write a book.” Horse (trying to be helpful) : “Oh! don’t do that honey, I’ll buy you one. ’Nuff Ced! Ruth Bradley: “Why I’ll bet you don’t know the difference between a camel and a dromedary.” Jane: “Humph.” The Scotchman doesn’t roll his own, he rolls somebody elses. Easter found many people en- sembled in church. Smitty: Is it true that you are en- gaged to three other men beside me- Sirkka: Why? Smitty: Well, I was thinking that we might raise a subscription to buy you an engagement ring. “You are nice enough to eat,” said Sheeny, As on the beach they sat. “The mosquitoes think I am,” said Katie, “They’re giving proof of that.” “Father!” cried the son of the ab- sent minded professor, “There’s a bug on the ceiling.” The professor, busy reading at the time, answered without raising his eyes from his book: “Step on it and leave me alone.” Backy: Every time I learn some- thing I store it away. Ty: Well, I hope you learn how to play your saxophone. English Prof: You have read Dumas, haven’t you? Co-ed : Good gracious, are they showing ? First Deb: I shall never be able to marry a lot of money, I’m afraid, be- cause I simply haven’t any appeal for old men. Second Deb: Don’t give up Darling, you’ll make the grayed some day. 28 THE SCREECH OWL Bunny : I’ve brought this book back. Mother says it isn’t fit for me to read. Bookseller: I think your mother must be mistaken. Bunny : Oh, no, she isn’t ! I’ve read it through. Sczerzen: My poems will be read fifty years from now. Friend : Why, the editors won’t keep them that long, will they? Father: But Louise is too young to marry, young man. She’s just barely a Miss. Gilbert : She may seem that to you, but she’s a hit with me. Tynne: “I do so love soldiers. Oh! Pie, why are you not a son of Mars?” Pie: “Well, I’m doing my best to be her son-in-law, ain’t I?” “Why does the Professor have all those letters tacked on to his name?” “That shows that he got there by degrees.” A Freshman and a Sophomore run- ning opposite way struck each other. Soph: How you made my head ring. Frosh : That’s a sign it’s hollow. Soph: Didn’t yours ring? Frosh: No. Soph: That’s a sign its cracked. Art Instructor: “You have a won- derful talent for painting?” M. H. S. Girl: “How interesting? How can you tell?” Art Instructor: “I can see it in your face.” Torppa: Use your head coming up the stairs, Zaporeski. Zaporeski: I just washed it and don’t want to get it dirty again. Wilcox: Do you know the differ- ence between your girl and mine? Kulevitch: No, what’s the differ- ence? Wilcox: Well, my girl is a vision and yours is a sight. Foster: Would you drink out of a glass of water after a dog ? Weaving : No, because there wouldn’t be any left. Teacher: “Evelyn, use officious in a sentence.” Evelyn: “When Mary and John fell in the brook they called, ‘Oh fish us out.’ ” Judge: The speed limit sign read “Fifteen miles an hour.” College student: But how could I read it when I was going forty! “Children,” said a teacher, “be dili- gent and steadfast, and you will suc- ceed. Take the case of George Wash- ington. Do you remember my telling you of the great difficulty George Washington had to contend with?” “Yes, m’am,” said a little boy. “He couldn’t tell a lie.” Teacher: (to a 7-year-old) So you have broken off a tooth have you? How did you do it? 7-year-old: Oh, shifting gears on a lollipop. Fond Mother: My son has many original ideas, hasn’t he? Teacher: Yes, especially in spelling. Hippy: That’s some car you have! How many seasons has it seen? Alec: I don’t know exactly, but its had two falls and more than a dozen springs. THE SCREECH OWL 29 Hippy : I say, darling, I have tickets for the theatre. Helen : Splendid. Fll start dressing. Hippy: Yes, do dear. They are for tomorrow. Alice : Nothing is ever lost through politeness. Alec: I don’t know about that. I lost a perfectly good seat in the sub- way that way. College man: Gee, I haven’t shaved for a week. High School boy: I haven’t shaved for sixteen years. Teacher: What does series mean? Student: I don’t know. Teacher: What does serial mean? Student: Oh! It’s a food. THE LAUNDRY DOES IT BEST Laundry-washed clothes are cleaner MIDDLESEX FAMILY LAUNDRY TELEPHONE 400 MAYNARD, MASS. SHOES that add to your appearance ...at... 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