Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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1939 Edward F. Searles High School MARJORIE JUNE DYER A merry heart maketh a happy countenance Can you imagine what our breadline in the cafeteria would be without Marge leaning over the counter? In years to come we will remember Marge and her theme song, tuna, ham, lettuce and tomato, cheese. WARREN JAMES DYKE ' Fortune favors the brave Football 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad Everybody knows Whistler by his gridiron perform- ances. His outward appearance is serious, but, if you will look closely, you will see the laughing eyes of one who enjoys a good joke. Glee Club Track 4 JOSEPH JEROME ELWARD Take me out to the ball game Cadets, Armorer Various Committees Football Baseball Joe ' s managing abilities were extended for two years to the sport of football, and an excellent job he made of it. A spontaneous smile and sincerity seldom found have made him one of our most popular boys, but Joe is not affected by popularity and remains high in our estimation. DOROTHY ENGLISH Beauty is a good letter of introduction Pageant Committee Girl Reserves Glee Club We all know Dot by her pretty hair and frequent giggle, and when she turns on that bright smile, all of the male hearts set to beating faster. By Dorothy ' s care- ful selection of clothes, we are sure that she will be a most successful dress designer. Band 3, 4 JAMES G. FALCON A light hea rt lives long Orchestra 2, 3 Jimmie is a happy-go-lucky sort of a lad, with a care- free philosophy of life. He is an able musician and has worked hard in both the band and the orchestra. We hope that those black eyes will smile in the future just as they smile today. 21

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Edward F. Searles High School 1939 i JOHN RICHARD DEVLIN The world belongs to the energi Traffic Squad Johnnie ' s infrequent, terse remarks are appreciated, for they always bring: out the point of the conversation. Seen often in the lab, we wonder if the attraction is the work to be done, Mr. Brown ' s magnetic personality, or what? FRANCIS HENRY DILLON. JR. Mii itii s alien wtike Jurl n ncs ' ' Traffic Squad Cadets, Aide Various Committees We hear that Ossie, who is the neatest, quietest, most courteous boy in our class, aspires to enter the forestry service. He ' s tall, dark and handsome. What more could a girl desire? RUTH MARY DOANE Me Wet your genial pleasant air Glee Club Girl I. Friendly, energetic Ruth is always the center of action in the group that gathers underneath the steady stare of Abraham Lincoln on the first floor. We bet even Lincol i enjoys her company. MYRTLE LOUISE DONAH1 I Friendliness is tht ticket to happy living Myrt ' s ability to listen, laugh and retort quickly makes her a very pleasant companion. Shy when you first meet her. warmly friendly when you ' ve known her. Friendships last a longer time when made the way you make them. Myrt. EDITH ALICE DUDLE1 There is no greatt r - vt ryday virtut than chi rfu Glee Club Hockey 1 When we look up at Edie, (we have to!) and see the cheerful grin, we f orget that we had been worrying about the homework for the next period. Later, when we see this same gal jitterbugging merrily, we smile and decide that it might be a good idea to try it ourselves. 20

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Edward F. Searles High School 1939 ESTHER PAULINE FINDEISEN Spirit here that dancest Student Council Girl Reserves Glee Club Blonde, peppy and full of fun, and that is our very tal- ented Finnie. Besides furnishing ' piano music she is one of the very best terpsichorean artists Methuen can boast. Keep shooting high, Esther, and who knows, may- be some day you ' ll land a Major-General of the United States Army. KATHLEEN MARY FLAHERTY Happiness stem made t be shared Yearbook Staff Glee Club 4 Various Committees Kal ' s manner is open and jovial — a manner which never allows conversation to become dull or monotonous. Her amusing remarks keep ev« ryone laughing. Remember those happy days in Mr. Elwell ' s room. Kal ? FRANCIS o. FLEMING Art is powt r Football 2, . ' 5, 4 Glee Club 3, 1 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Franny is a great sportsman. He played on our foot- ball and baseball teams and did much to make our school sports successful. Sportsmanship like yours, Franny, is a very good asset to success. ANN MARIE FOLEY The only way to hare a friend is to be cue Basketball 4 Hockey Glee Club 4 Various Committees With a jaunty grin and witty remark Ann comes along and adds .e t to any conversation. She has distinguished herself in the athletic field as well as in social circles. That smile will make you many friends, Ann. ANGELINA M. FORESTA Feu- things arc needful to make the wise happy Glee Club 3 Various Committees Angie is one of the neatest girls in our class. Her pleasing personality is only one other quality she pos- sesses. We are sure with these two weapons she will be a true success. 22