New Salem Academy - Memoriae Yearbook (New Salem, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

6' EATON-CUNWINGHP M CO KANSAS c rv MISSOL-P! MEMORIAE Published by the Class of I956 LEM QJDBQB QV' A C40 jx' ' fs Z 2 ln '37 'NOP 4 x '9L15HE9 NEW SALEM ACADEMY NEW SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS l l... FOREWORD Your high school days are over. Never again will there be anything like it. lt has been a spec- ial time in your life. The YOU of today is a different person from the YOU of four years ago. You have had the opportunity for personal development. Your reading, writing and speaking abilities have improved tremendously. You have discovered wonderful and exciting new fields of interest. You have learned to act on your own. Often you have had the opportunity to try your wings. You have had the privilege of making your own deczsions and choices. Through these experiences you have grown wiser and greater in psycological stature. You have learned to make new friends and get along with others. The knack of working with others and having fun with them has ibeen impoftant to you through higih school. ln the future it will be even more important. lt can and will make the difference between success and failure. You have learned to make better use of your leasure time, Through the extra-curricular prog- ram you have learned to derive satisfaction from many new activities. As you step into your new roles, you carry with you the knowledge necessary to be successful in your chosen fields. You who will become homemakers in the near future go forth familiar with sound techniques which will enable you 'to guide an efficient and smoothly running household. For those of you who will begin to work in the next few weeks, your school has helped you plan and prepare for it, You who will enter institutions of higher learning have spent four years acquiring a firm foundation upon which to build. You have learned to be an effective citizen. You have learned to accept your share of public duties. You have learned to make up your own mind about things, even though you are able to understand and respect different opinions. You have received the great benefits of public education. You want the same, even more bene- fits for your children, our future graduates, You can insure this if you actively support the public schools. You must maintain constant vigilance for those who would impede its progress and de- stroy its effectiveness. This is your responsibility. Your future is now largely in your own hands. You are prepared to meet it. Will you? To each of you, l extend every good wish for your success and happiness. H. William Hammond Principal 2 A e We, the seniors of New Salem Academy 1956, happily and sorrowfully dedicate this volume of the Memoriae to you,'lVlrs. Lillian C. Gardner. Happily we extend this tribute to you to show our deep appreciation for the zeal and enthusiasm you have shown for our own civic, scholastic and moral formation. Your regular assignment as teacher stands out. Besides your dedication to the Ltask of teaching, we are indebted to you for your guidance, leader- ship and understanding. Further we extend our gratitude to you for the unending hours spent with us in helping us with our problems. Why should we mourn in this dedication? We, as seniors, will no longier feel the penetrating warmth of your personality. No longer will we share in your untiring efforts for us. We leave all this to face a new kind of life W-here these qualities are not so easily found. Our memories will never fail us when we look back at the happy days we spent in your presence. When the futu-re unfolds itself, we can reflect a fbit, then, staunchly fall any adversity, armed with what we learned from you. So to you, Mrs. Gardner, we say thanks from the bottom of our hearts. May the almighty God bless you in you-r life of dedicated pu-blic service for the young. 3 Y E A R B O O K I First Row, left to right - C.Powling, F.Wesson, l Godfrev, L.Wll1itcomb. Second Row same order Mrs. Gardner, Faculty Advisor: A, Lego, D.Wetheisby, Mr. Mazzone, Faculty Advisor D Lyman R. Shenausky, Co-editors ..... Associate Editors . Business' Managers .. Circulation Manager . Photography Manager Faculty Advisors Content ........ Production ....... Joyce Godfrey David Lyman Charlene Powling Alan Lego Douglas Wetherby Richard Shenausky Lillian Whitcomb Mr. Mazzone Mrs. Gardner COMMENCEMENT WEEK Senior Prom Mal Hall's Orchestra Iune 15 Baccalaureate Congregational Church Iune 17 Class Day Town Hall Iune 19 Senior Banquet New Salem House Iune 19 Graduation Iune 20 Speaker, Lester S. Vander Werf, Ed. D. Dean, College of Education, Northeastern U. Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Blue and Silver Pink Rose Faith Alan Lego Ioyce Godfrey President Fern Wesson OUR CLASS OFFICERS Secretary Douglas Wletherby 5 Treasurer Vice-president Dick is from North Orange, a good friend of everyone who knows him. He has been a FFA member for four years, Last vear he was presi- dent of FFA. For the future Dick's interest is sn flying. We all hope he will be a success with what ever he may do for his ability will urge him on. New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g Agricultural Course 1,2,3,4: Class Vice President 1,2,3: Class Pres. 4: Class Student Council Representative 3: Student Council President 4: Salemica Staff 3,43 Glee Club l,2,3,4: Spring Musicale 1,2,3,4: Let Me Out of Here 43 Yearbook Staff 4: FFA l,2,3,4: FFA President 4: FFA Sentinel 3: Dairy Iudging 2,3,4g Poultry Iudging 2: Vegetable Iudging lg Livestock Iudflinq 3: Milk ludciffo 3' OM' H'N 't 173: FFA Banquet 3,41 Kingfs Attendant 4: Senior Supper 4. RICHARD DONALD CHENAUSKY Dick North Orange 'A little fun will go a long way. A friend to all is Dorothy. We all know how Dodie is interested in a piano and a singing carc- er. We hope that she will be a success in the music world. Dodie is also planning to be a home- maker. New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4p Household Arts 1,2, 3,4: Glee Club l,2,3,4: Spring Musicale l,2,3,4g Cheerleader 2,3,4: Let Me Out of Here 4: Style Show 1,2,3,4g Home Nursing' 3: FHA Ban- quet 4: Trustee's Banquet 4: Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve. Fast drivers. Pet Expression: Don't know do you? Pet Peeve: Hearing someone degrade another behind his back when they are no different. Pet Expression: Drot DOROTHY LEE FIELD l'Dodie Leverett A soft word turneth away wrath IOYCE DARLENE GODEREY I0yce New Salem They can conquer who beleive they can. Eleanor makes her home in Erving. She has been a very active and energetic member in 4-H activi- ties. Homemaking was Ellie'5 major here at NSA. Perhaps her knowledge in this line will be put to good use come Iune. .New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g Household Azrts Course l,2,3,4g Salemica 3: Glee Club l.2,3,4: Spring Musicale l,2,3,4: FHA 1,2,3,4: FHA Rep- ort 3: Home Nursing and Child Care 3: Style Show 1,2,3,4: Trustees Banquet 43 Open House 3g Senior Supper 4: Usherette 3: Let Me Out of Here 4. Pet Peeve: Boys. Pet Expression: Oh well! Ioyce is a very active girl from New Sa-lem, She has been a great asset to our class and will be missed by the whole school, The basketball team will miss her as she was the star player. We ex- pect Ioyce will go far in the secretarial field and will some day be a private secretary. We know that what ever she tries she will excell in. i New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g College Course I Commercial Course 2,3,4: Class Secretary 2,45 Student Council 2,4: Student Council Secretary 4 Salemica Staff 2,3,4g Salemica Co-Editor 4: Glee Club l,2,3,43 Glee Club Secretary 4: Sprng Musi Cale l,2,3,4: Basketball l,2,3.4g Basketball Co-Cap 'tain 3,43 Let Me Out of Here 43 Yearbook Co Editor 44 Honor Roll 3,45 Good Government Day 'Representative 4: Good Citizenship Award 45 Magazine Drive Manager 4, Magazine Drive Co- Captain 2,35 Magazine Drive High Salesman 3,43 Winter Carnival Queen 4: Class Marshal 3: Sen- ior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Embarrassing moments. Pet Expression: Imagine thatl' ELEANQOR HACKETT Ellie Erving Don't Complain about what other people do unless youcan do it better yourself ALAN KENT LEGO Alan comes to us from the hill top of Shutesbury. He is the president of our class and has attributed much toward our goal. He is a good athlete and a promising young farmer. We will have to Wait and see if the Navy will decide his career. Right now his main interest is flirting with the girls and taking them out in his Nash, New Salem Academy l,2,3,4g Agricultural Course 1,lZ,3,4: Class Treasurer 35 Class President 45 Stu- dent Council 3,4: Basketball 1,2,4g Baseball I,2, 3,45 Let Me Out of Here 4: Yearbook Staff 43 FFA 1: Winter Carnival King 43 Senior Supper 4, Pet Peeve: English teachers. Pet Expression: Feature that! Iunior Shutesbury DAVID LINCOLN LYMAN lt matters not what you are thought Dave New Salem to be, but what you are. Courage is not the lack of fear but to go on in spite of fear. Dave is from the southern part of New Salem. He has been a quiet lad all four years of high school. A-lthough he has been a little on the shy si-de, he has been a great help to us all. Dave has won many friends and is popular with the girls. He hopes to be a jet mechanic when he enters the Air Force. New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g Commercial Course 1,2,3,4: Student Council 1,41 Salemica Staff 4: Glee Club 1: Spring Musicale 1: Basketball Mgr. 3: Let Me Out of Here 4: Yearbook Associate Editor 4: Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Having to get up early to get to school on time, - Pet Expression: Very good! Al is a local student and has a tendency to ex- press his own opinion. He is planning to become a Conservation Officer in the future. Al is an ave- rage student and could easily gain high honors. His good-natured ways, original jokes and vivid imagination have made our classes more enjoyable. We all know Mrs. Gardner will miss Al in her typing class, and that he will miss a few of the girls he knows. New Salem Academy l,2,3,4g Agricultural Course 1,2,3,4g Salemica Staff 4g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Spring Musicale l,2,3,4g Basketball manager 3,43 Base- ball 4: Let Me Out of Here 45 FFA 1,2,3,4g FFA Chaplin 4: Poultry judging l,2,3: Egg judg- ing 3,43 Vegetable judging 4: Templeton Activi- ALFRED OLAF OHLSON Ole New Salem The greatest power in your life is the presence of God, and if you have faith. nothing is impossible unto you. Richard Phillips resides in a little settlement of North Orange. He is the tallest and leanest fellow at NSA. He is very ambitious when on a farm or Aggie project, but when he is in class he spends three-lourths of his time in dreamland. Some day he will be a 'prosperous farmer. He will certainly be remembered by all. New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g Agricultural Course l,2,3,4: FFA 1,2,3,4: Tractor Driving 2,35 Dairy judging 3,43 Livestock judging 3: Milk judging 35 Poultry judging 23 Vegetable judging 1, Farm Mechanics 3: FFA Banquet 3,45 Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Farmall Tractors. Pet Expression: Many chuckles. ties 3,45 FFA Banquet 3,43 Senior Supper 4, Pet Peeve: Girls, Pet Expression: Feature that. RICHARD CHARLES PHILLIPS Bug joe North Orange Probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery. Wendell claims this future housewife. Charlene majored in l-lomemaking and we are all sure that her success in this field is inevitable. We hope your sailor will come along to make your life COIT1- plete. New Salem Academy l,2,3,4: Household Arts 1.2, 3,4: Salemica Staff 3,42 Glee Club 12.3.42 SPUUS Musicale l,2,3,4: Christmas Musicale 4: Basket- ball 3,43 Cheerleader 1,2,4g Let Me Out of Here 4: Yearbook Associate Editor 4: FHA l,2,3,4: Home Nursing and Child Care 3: Style Show l,2. 3,43 FHA Banquet 4: Trustees Banquet 43 Usher- CHARLENE IOAN POWLING Ben Wendell If you don't succeed, try, tr , again. Shep hails from Orange. The place is known as Brookside, Since Shep joined the class as a Iunior we have had a lot of fun and many laughs with him.,He1is a good Sportsman and was our basket- ball manager this past year. He is planning to join the Navy and he is sure to have success. Orange High School 1,21 New Salem Academy Agricultural Course 3,41 Basketball Manager 43 Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Operators cutting me off the phone, Pet Expression: Yes Sir! 10 ette 3: Queen's Attendant 4: Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: No more basketball. Pet Expression: Very good. DAVID LEE SHEPARDSON Shep Orange Beware, he who goes too fast shall find himself in the race last. .saws f X FERN GENEVA WESSON Hot Rod Orange Christ above all. New Salem always knows who's coming when they see Daisy , for Doug is always at the wheel. He is very active on the basketball team and l1BS many interests in the school's activities. His witty humor has made many enjoyable moments at NSA New Salem Academy l,2,3,4g College Course 12, 3,4: Class Vice President 4: Student Council 4: Salemica Staff 3,45 Glee Club 1,23 Spring Musicale 1,21 Basketball 1,2,3,4p Basketball Co-Captain 4: Baseball l.3,4:. l.,et Me Out of Here 4: Yearbook Staff 4: Honor Roll 1,31 King's Attendant 3,41 Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Coming to class early and not getting out until the second bell rings. Pet Expression: l've got a million of them. Fern hails from Orange, Before attending NSA, she spent one year at Orange High and one at south Lancaster Academy. Her quiet and easy manner have won for her the admiration of her fellow students. Fern's interest lies in the secret arial field, where she -plans to stake her future. Orange High 1: South Lancaster Academy 02: New Salem Academy 3,4g Commercial Course 1, 2,3,4: Class Secretary 3: Class Treasurer 45 Sturd- ent Council. 3,4: Student Council Treasurer 4: Salemica Staff 3,43 Glee Club 3,4g Spring Musicale 3,43 Basketball 3,45 Yearbook Co-Editor 45 Maga- zine Drive Co-Ca-ptain 3: Usherette 3: Queens Attendant 3: Senior Supper 4. Pet Peeve: Being stared at. Pet expression: Shucks DOUGLAS IEROME WETHERBY Doug New Salem Why be a stinker when with a little effort you can -be impossible. M 8 'K 3. ,L tg W Q r it if . L is 2 f se. . - -Q x 's gg. , i A si 5 . 1 1 2 Q an Lillian hails from Shutesbury. She is very much liked by all, especially her soldier boy stationed in Korea. She has provided many laughs and fun in American History. I am sure she will make use of her skill in Household Arts after receiving the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. New Salem Academy 1,2,3,4g Household Arts 1,2, 4: Commercial Course 3: Salemica 4: Glee Cluib lg 2,3,4: Spring Musicale l,2,3,4: Christmas Musicale 4: Cheerleader 4: Let Me Out of Here 43 Year- :book Staff 4g FHA l,2,3,4g FHA Secretary 43 Bet- ty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4: Style Show 1,2,4g FHA Banquet 49 Trustee's Ban- quet 4: Senior Supper 4. Shorty Shutesbury Pet Peeve: Boy friend stationed overseas. Pet Expression: Great , 'El . 4 ar s Q - i 5 - - W, ' Kirin r ilww.. Qtr ,Z I 5555, N Q, fiom . ,.., - W NK ...fs My : F' I: Ib' Z z ID' '4 E E P-I O O z U5 1 AJ. V If at ii 1 wma, in 'f M lf ou cant talk res ecta' , - , ., IA GO dont bother to talk at all. DFRE , - ' 3,3 - I YS BU S 2 .wgfx ...C , 5 N ,G ' . , , 5,, W, ff. f 2122. . .... . .. - .- ' DAILY TRIPS wilt A Q I .1 3 I-fgjlg ibii T A A it 'iff A . T41 ,ff ' f at K a l l i Y ' W. 1 iw -' 1, , 2 . .... , .... . , ' , a, . , sig? , Q, ' - K , Y as gi ti' g . 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With earnestness we all hope that you enjoy this program which is to be presented today. As much as we sometimes hate to admit it, we are almost at the end of the trail. We can be thankful, nevertheless, to be able to find ourselves here on this very day. Wlhen we recall the times we had at the academy, then, this week of graduation exercises will serve as the finishing touch to our four years course through these halls of knowledge. We, the class of 1956, in an effort to put forth one of our last endeavors at NSA present you, our faculty, relatives, and friends, with our Class Day Exercises. Douglas Wetherby 2 LUKE' FACULTY First Row, left to right: Mr. Bone, Mrs. Wakstein, Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Mathieu, Mrs. Gardner, Mr Smith. Second Row, same order: Mr. Larson, Mr. Overdoff, Mr. Wilbur, Mr. Edgar, Superinten- dent, Mr. Hammond, Principal, Mr. Trimm, Mr. Mazzone. 13 FACULTY REVIEW We, the students of the graduating class of New Salem Academy, wish to introduce to you our beloved faculty. These men and women have been with us in our every need. lt is, then, in rec- ognition of their efforts that we present them. Does anyone have the trouble with his digestive tract? Mr. Larson is the rnan to see. He grad- uated from Middlebury College 1949, A.B., University of Pennsylvania, 1950, M.A. Mr. Larson, our assistant principal, teaches social science, general science, and biology. lf your rooster doesn't seem to crow right, contact Mr. Wilbur. He graduated from the Uni- versity of Massachusetts, 1950, B.S. in General Agriculture: M.S. in Agriculture Economics at the University of Massachusetts, 1951. He teaches Agriculture. Those prospective opera singers see Mr. Bone. He received his musical education in Springfield, Boston and New York. Studied Choral directing under Lora Hoggard, Earle Wilhoite and Fred Waringi. At the present his full time is devoted to supervising music in the public schools. Mr. Trimm would make an excellent guide for those wishing to take a trip through the Maine woodlands. Mr. Trirnm graduated from the University of Maine, 1951, B.S., in Agricultural Eco- nomics and Farm Management. He teaches Agriculture here at NSA. Boys, if you want to gio deer hunting next year, check first with Mr. Hammond. He graduated from Tufts College in 1948 with an A.B. Received his M. Ed. there in 1949. Here at New Salem Academy, besides his teaching in physical sciences and math, he is our prncipal. For your sewing needs, girls, you can alwavs refer to Mrs. Eaton. She graduated from Fram ingham Teachers College, 1941, with a B.S. She teaches Household Arts. 'Call on Mrs. Mathieu if you have a headache, hangnail or falling. arches. Mrs. Mathieu gradu- ated from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston in 1928. Her duties carry her throughout Union 32. Surplus stock is right up Mr. Smiths line. He does quite a job for the aggie department in this line. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1941 with a B.S. in Poultry and Husband- ry. At the University of Maine he received his M. Ed. in 1953, He is the head of the Agriculture Department and he teaches Vocational Agriculture Watch your step in class for Mr. Edgar may come -strolling in. He graduated from Bridgewater Teachers College in 1941 with a B.S. At Boston University he acquired his M.A. in 1949. He is the superintendent of schools for Union 32. Having trouble with your typewriter ribbon? Check with Mrs. Gardner. She gradua'ed from State Teachers College. Salem, Massachusetts, 1935, B.S., University of Maine 1951, M.A. She teaches commercial subjects. Watch your ain't and aren't when in contact with Mrs. Wakstein. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in 1955. ,Here she, teachelss English, Mathematics and General Science. Do you want to go on stage? Mr. Mazzone may be the man to set you straight. Mr. Mazzone graduated from Boston College 1952, A.B.: Boston College, 1953, M.A. Here at New Salem Aca- demy he teaches Latin, French and English. lf you are down in the blues, see Mr. Overdorffg he will certainly cheer you up. He is an Ap- prentice Teacher from the University of Massachusetts. 14 S E N I O R First row, left to right: D,Field, L.W.hitcomb, I.Godfrey, C.PoWling,. Second row, same order: Hackett, Mr. Mazzone, Director, ALego, R.Chenausky Third row, same order: D.Wetherby, Lyman, A.Ohlson. 'Let Me Out of Here Douglas Wetherby ...... ....... G arrett Ioyce Godfrey ........ - .,......... Bonny Lillian Whitcomb ..... ......,..,.......... E ve Charlene Powling .,..,.,..... Mrs. Angela Richard Chenausky ................ Victor Ward Dramatic Personnae Lynn Alfred Ghlson ..,.. Lynn David Lyman Boyd Eleanor l-lacke't . Boyd Alan Lego Dorothy Field Marshall Ward Gifford Morton Bessie Rhodes Stevie Cobb Hazel Miles P L A Y C A S T E D. Under the direction and energetic supervision of Mr. Mazzone, the Senior Class again present- ed its traditional class play. A capacity crowd rocked and rolled to this farcial situation comedy. Many will long remember some of the incidents that produced much hilarious laugihter. No one will forget the skirt scene of Doug. Wetherby. WHO'S WHO IN '56 Ioyce Godfrey Ioyce Godfrey Fern Wesson Fern Wesson Ioyce Godfrey Charlene Powling Lillian Whitcomb Fern Wesson Charlene Powling Dorothy Field Fern Wesson Eleanor Hackett Ioyce Godfrey lovce Godfrey Charlene Powling Ioyce Godfrey Fern Wesson Fern Wesson M-ost likely to succeed Most Popular Best Looking Best Smile Most Ambitious Biggest Aopetite Most talkative Wib1'iest Biggest time killer Quietest Class devil Class angel Best dressed Best athlete Best dancer Most studious Best natured Silliest 15 Alan Lego Alan Lego Douglas Wetherby Douglas Wetherby Douglas Wetherby Alfred Ohlson Alfred Ohlson Douglas Wetherby Richard Phillips David Lyman Douglas Wetherby David Lyman Alan Lego Alan Lego Alan Lego Richard Chenausky David Lyman Richard Phillips CLASS HISTORY On September fifth, 1952, twenty-nine reluctant boys and girls strolled through the doors of New Salem Academy to begin four years of high school training. Bewildered and baffled by the new maze of things on our first approach, we hardly knew what to expect. We had heard of 'the many grotesque occurences that supposedly take place within the domains of the high school. lt was with anticipated fear that we approached each coming day, During the course of events, though, We found that high school wasn't a thing to be feared. The many tales that were related by our prede- cessors, we found to be largely fictional, The'wall of fear was created not by the school itself, but by those who had already overcome this intangible disquiet. The fact that it could be overtaken is witnessed by our very presence here today. We survived the first assult, then, and diligently went about our tasks. lt wasnt all gravy though. We wrangled with our shop, aggie, typing and, if course, that perennial English. At the end of our freshman year we learned, as they say, the ropes. We attacked the sophomore year with the Wisdom of fools. Our heads were inflated with a mix- ture of wisdom, in that we had been able to arrive this far, and foolishness, in that we knew all there was to be learned. With this barrier set up, OUY teachers had to exert their every effort to reach us. We were seventeen happy sophomores in a world of our own. The class suffered the loss of twelve of its members as a result of those unsteady freshman days, Our activities were not entirely limited to the academic sphere. We had representatives in the basketball and baseball teams as well as our renowned glee cubs. The various other activities also took up much of our time. The girls were eng-aged in the various activities of the FHA. Many of the boys took part in and enlivened the activities of the FFA. Perhaps at the time we were unaware of it, but we were a far-cry from those frightful entrance days. Now the thirteen survivors and two more additions prepared for a fruitful junior year. There was new hope. Our goal was half gained. In the junor year the pace was a little faster. ln spite of it, we could manage through it, for we had been the proud recipients of experience.. This was the preliminary to the final step. The longed-for senior year was within our grasp. With a little application and incentive we could hardly fail. Our senior year we reached with no great los-s. We stood fourLeen strong in the initian stages. The anxiety and expectation that Came to ug in our senior year was quite different from that of our freshman days. There was no dread of what to expect in high school, for we had been thoro- ughly indoctrinated in that, However, we did experience a certain sense of suspense. What was going to be the end result of all this? Having come this far, were we going to make it to the top? ln the early stages, we are sorry to say that. one of the original fourteen dropped out. Time alone was going to tell whether or not the rest of us had mastered the art of study and were able to put it to the test. Was English -proving to be too much? Cr was it History that would Prove the obstacle? The shop department kept us on our toes as well. Was it there that we would meet our Waterloo? None of these proved to be insurmountable, We made it and we are here. We passed the academic test. The voyage through our four years was a mixture of pleasure and pain. The pain is easy to forget, but the pleasure will always remain with us, Much of the pleasure was involved with our aim to make the Wa.:hington trip. At times, it Seemed as though We wouldnt make it. Many of the sponsored activities during our four years were directed toward this goal. One of these, the senior play, helped us toward this end. Our efforts in the magazine drives were helpful as well. We had some ups and downs, but they were all part of the struggle. lt proved that work and persistence in anything would bring Success. The culmination of all our activities, then, was reached with our trip, which took place in early April. In conclusion, then, we merely want to say. We made it. Alfred Ohlson 16 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First row, left to right: C. Guetti, S. Dunbar M. Hubbard, Librarian, R. C. Haney, President, Mr. Bone, Director, K. Matthews, Vice President, Godfrey, Sec'y., D. Fields, F. Aubertine. Second row, same order: E. Field, Marshall, C. Wil liams,, I. LaClaire, K. Reid, R. Ballou, M. Calcari, P. Starkey, M. Fisher, P. Clark, G. Kellog, L. VVll'1itcomb, Third row, same order: C. Powlingi, R. Tanner, E. Hackett, M. Turner, N. same order: M. Hanson, R. Black, S. Clark, E. Meal- and, P. Carey, F. Wesson, P. Grahman. This year proved very successful for both the Girl's and Boy's Glee Clubs. In December the combined efforts of both Glee Clubs were directed+owar-d the Christmas Musicale. A new approach was featured this year in that the Union Twist Drill Glee Club of Athol joined with NSA Glee Clubs in presenting the Christmas Musicale. As usual the NSA Glee Clubs could be heard on WHAI as a special Christmas feature. Following the success of the Yuletide season, the efforts of the glee clubs were directed toward the annual Spring Musicale which was held in the New Salem Town Hall. We, the class of 1956, wish to extend our sincerest thanks to Mr. Bone, our musical director, for making our stay at NSA more enjoyable with his ins-piring musical training. May God bless you with the same success in the future as He has in the past. BOYS' GLEE CLUB First row, left to right. W. Ambrose, A. Ohlson, Librairian, R. Chenausky, V.President, Mr. Bone, Direc- tor, O'Loughlin, President. L. Powling-, Secretary, W. Clark, B. Lewis, Second row, same order: P. Benson, H. Parker, R. Harris, A. Aldrich, G. Burnett, M. Shepardson, S. Mann, T. Plo- of, R. Carey, T. Reid, Third row, same order: R. Alden, L. Wirth, R. Burden, E. Smith R. Iohnson, D. Smith, G. Powling, L. LaClaire, E. Cornwell, A. Converse, Fourth row, same order: M. Sloan R. Heselton N. Flye, E. Field, R. Grahman, M. l.. Claire, W. Carey, H. Shatos, M, Lackey. 17 Herk, M. Carey. Fourth row, CLASS WILL We, the class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Six of New Salem Academy, being of question- able mind and forgettable memory do hereby proclaim this to be our last will and testament, SECTION I' Airticle I: To Mr. Larson we leave a calendar, since he never has one in his room. Article II: To Mr. Mazzone we leave a golden trophy for the best play director of the year. Article III: To Mr. Hammond we leave a bundle of appreciation for all he has done for our class. Article IV: To Mr. Edgar we leave a pair of noise-making shoe.. Then the next year'S seniors can hear him coming when he pops in on the Silent American History class. Article V: To Mrs. Eaton we leave a new wastebasket for gum disposal. Article VI: To Mrs. VVk1kstein we leave three new basketball players from next year's freshman class to replace the seniors who left. Article VII: To Mrs. Gardner we leave this corsage of orchids in appreciation and thougihtfulness for all she's done for us. Article VIII: To Mr. Trimm we leave a flat car to put a Maine potatoe on. He claims they're so big one needs a flat car on which to move one. Article IX: To Mr. Wilbur we leave a chicken. We hope he can keep up his research on chicken diseases and illnesses. Airticle X: To Mr. Smith we leave a new corn cob pipe, This may add to his collection of pipes. Article XI: To Mr. Bone We leave a pair of ear plugs. He will probobly need them after the seniors leave him. Article XII: To Mr. Overclorff we leave our sincerest hope for continued success in the teaching field. You have displayed your qualifications during your stay here. SECTION II Article I: To the freshman class we leave all the happiness we've experienced at NSA and all the courage toward the senior year and graduation. Article II: To the sophomore class we leave all the wonderful times we've had at New Salem Academy. Article III: To the junior class we leave Mr. Larson. We hope you have as much fun with him in American History as we did. SECTION III Article I: AI Ohlson leaves his little black book of girl's addresses to Bobby Carey. We hope you have as much luck as Al did. Article II: Eleanor Hackett leaves her sewing ability .to Earla Williams. Better luck next year in Home Economics, Earla. 18 Article III: Ioyce Godfrey leaves her basketball skill to Sally Cark. We'er sure they'll have 3 fine team next year. Article IV: Dick Chenausy leaves his farming Skill to W esley Clark in hopes that he puts it to great use like Richard did. Article V: Dave Lyman leaves his car to Suzannr: Dunbar since she has to walk so far to SCl1001- Article VI: Dick Phillips leaves his height to Frank Marz. so he can combine speed with spirit at the football games. Article VII: Dave Shepardson leaves his knowledge of space ships to Richard Graham, so he can meet Shep at the moon. Article VIII: Charlene Powling leaves her energy as a guard on the basketball team to Florence Aubertine. With it she probably won't warm the bench next year. Airticle IX: Lillian Whitcomb leaves her ability as a cheerleader to Cyntihia Guetti. Next year she may be a great spirited-captain. Article X: Fern Wesson leaves her good disposition to lake Cargty so next year he may at least smile. Article XI: Douglas Wetherby leaves his part as Garrett in the senior play to Merrill LaClaire. We're sure next year's play will be as successful as this years. Article XII: Dorothy Field leaves her sewing problems to anyone who wants them, Article XIII: Alan Lego leaves to Ray Carey the job of chauffeur for those picked to go to Boston on Good Gbvernment Day. Stay out of trouble and watch those red lights Ray. It is our earnest hope that what we have herein declared -be accepted as a worthy testimony of our own desire to leave you all with a memoriable bequest. Charlene Powling I C U L N A 1 S O R First Row, left to right: Mr. Wilbur, Class Advisor, R.C.l'laney, Secretary, S.Clark, V.Presiden:. E.lVlealand, President, K.Matthews, Treasurer R.Carey, Student Council Representative. Second Row, same order: R.Wd1ite, G.Burne1t, P.Clark, M.Fisher, P.Carcy, D.l'Iildreth, I...LaClaire, Third Row, same order: lVI.LaClaire, l'I.Shatos, R.Graham, I.Kolasinski, W.Clark, W.Reed. Fourth Row. same order: N.Flye, M.I.ackey, G.Carey. 19 M S O P H 0 O R E First Row, left to right - R.Black, N. Herk, Student Council Representative, P.Grahmar1, Secretarv Mr. Larson, Class Advisor, G.Kellog, Treasurer, B.LeWis, V. President. Second Row, same order M.Hulbbard, L.Powling, F. Marz, F. Bardsley, E.Cornwell. Third Row, same order - H.Parker, I Wirth, W,Ambrose, E. Field, F R E S H M A N First Row, left to right - R.l-larris, A. Aldrich, Mrs. Wakstein, Class Advisor, C.Guetti, Student Council Representative, G.Powling, Treasurer, W',Carey, President, F.Aubertine, Secretary, P Starkey, V. President, R.Burden, C.Lewis. Secor1dRow, same order - R.Ballou, I.LaClaire, C.Will iams, P.Carey, K.Reid, M.Calcari, E.Field, I.Marshall, M.Hanson, S.Dunbar, M.Turner. Third Row same order - P.Benson, T.Mann, M.Sloan 1 T.Reid, I.Miller. Fourth Row, same order - R. Iohnson, L.LaClaire, T.Ploof, R.Kruzlic. A.Hubbard, P.LaBelle, M.Shepardson, R.Carey, E.Smith A.Converse, D.Smith, R.Alden, P.Stoddard, R.Lanouc 20 CLASS GIFTS We, the class of 1956, wish to leave you, the members of this class, these little mementoes for you to cherish in the years to Come. These Offerings are no trivial gesture, but rather sincere rem- embrances of the times we had together. To Douglas, we leave this safety pin, so that the next time he's in a play he won't lose his skirt. We all remember well how hilarious you were in the Senior play. Lillian, you being the smallest of the group, are surely leave you, then, with this jar of Vigoro with the hope that it helps you put on Of course, this will prevent your beau from getting roundfshouldered, since he down on you any longer. We think it necessary to leave this alarm clock to you, Dave Lyman. Now get to school on time. This ball of cotton will come in handy to Dot, Stuff your ears with it, so in need of some growth potion. We a few more inches. won't have to look you'll be certain to that you' can sing with George without getting off key. The best of luck to you Dot. To Alan, the president of our class, we'll leave this little red fire truck. You have one of your own now, Alan. We give this rolling pin to Eleanor, We hope, Eleanor, that you use it for its intended purpose. You know, it has more than one use, Here's a comic book for you, Dave Shepardson. Since the realm of space is your main interest, you one of these days, Dave. may find some interesting data in it. Perhaps you will meet up with one of those space men To Fern, we give this plaque in honor of her feat of taking down the most cement posts. She has acquired five posts thus far. Any more on the way Fern? Dick will be going into the Air Force in a short time. To help you get acquainted with the air age, we want you to have this jet plane. See you in the wide blue yonder, Dick. A one way ticket to California is in store for Ioyce. Have a nice trip Ioyce. Think you'll get to see Rock Hudson? Richards aspiration ist a big, modern, up todate farm, hence we give you this tractor to help you with your chores. Happy planting. This diary, we leave to Charlene in order that She may Salem Academy. We are sure she will put it to good use. We bequeath this book on how to stay away from girls to be a problem. These gratuitous -bequests, iittle as they may seem, are hope that remind you of us. In the years ahead, when you let these thoughts be a further reminder to you of your days 21 record all the happy memories of New to Al. He has so many that it's getting granted to you all with the earnest reminisce, on your high school days, at New Salem Academy. Eleanor Hackett GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM First Row, left to right - S. Clark, R.C.l'laney, I.Godfrey, Co-captain, E.Mealand, Co-captain C.Powling, S.Dunbar. Second Pow, same order - M.l'lanson, Nlanager, F.Wesson, F.Auber- tine, K.Matthews, Assistant Manager, Mrs. Wakstein, Coach. What can be said for the team spirit which ,the basketball squad enjoyed is almost beyond words. We didn't win many laurels as far as wins are concerned, but we had a lot of fun, met many nice people, and gained some know how in the art of perfecting our game. With three seniors leav- ing the team, next year's squad will lose much of its experience. In 'spite of this, 'the team hopes for an enjoyable and successful season in 1957, This year's cheering squad consisted of only four girls of which two were new. In general. the cheerleaders did quite well. A record hop Was conducted for the benefit of the cheerleaders, the proceeds of which were put toward new uniforms.W1e wish to express our appreciation to those who lent a helping hand in the cheering section. CHEERLEADERS First row, left to right: D. Field, Captain, C. Guettih L, Whitcomb C. Powling. 22 l Q if UQYKYM Q5 ow ...W sag... . -E111 ffgzi VARSITY First row, left to right - I. Kolasinski, R. Lanou-e, A. Lego, Co-captain, D, Wetherby, Co-captain, R. Carey, R. Burden. Second row: same order, D. Shepardson, Assistant Mger,, B. Wetheriby, L. Powling, O'Loughlin, R. Carey, Mr. Larson, Coach, A. Ohlson, Manager. INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS Interscholastic sports holds a high position among our extra-curricular activities, It is one of the various means by which the tension of our academic studies is made less stringent. The two main sports in which we at New Salem Academy participate are basketball and baseball. Our baseball team, which is made up of a varsity squad only, has in the past enjoyed some rather happy seasons. Basketball has the benefit of two squads in the varsity and junior varsity. Both teams have manifest- ed themselves in the most noteworthy manner. In the past four years the baseball fteam has come out of the season with at least a 500 batting average. In freshman and junior years the team won 8 and lost 8. It was the sophomore year that we took 12 and dropped 4. Coaching in the freshman year was Mr. Taylor Cook: in the sophomore year, Mr. Fredrick Selfridgeg and in the junior and senior years, Mr. Larson, The basketball teams didn't experience the same good fortune that the baseball teams did. Yet, in spite of few victories, the boys played the game with the heart of true sportsmen. What we lost in material laurels, we gained in spirit. The competitive sportsmanship with which the game was played was a pure manifestation of our American way of life, if 3, ., V. 7 A i I ' L g ' 'R M ZZ , ,J .Milf ' ilu-Aa 'L X -5 5 IUNIOR VARSITY . if, 2 5 I 5 First row, left to right - JM af. Q, T . . , 1. ,f . , e' if it-54 . 34 M. I-aCla1re. Captain Gi. If V- 1 I .. powlmgf Burden- R- DCYO 3 A 1 ral' 5 H- Sh-NOS. 5800116 row: , M- , lt Same Ofdeff W' Carey, Mgr- J is 'A Vi ' ' A M. Sloan, L. LaClaire, Qi ' X54 ,RS fs L. LeClaire, Mr. Larson, ' 5:22:56 ' 5 f , . 'Q ,. ' Q . 1 Mwgptal ,. , .. an ., 4 ...L -rfs ig.: ..,7 ,aww . -- if f i .. f Z f ' . . lf '. :A NSW . 5 ' V.. ..,.. 1.1. .. 3...f . .'..42. - . life I m 'r,Y....se can ,,. , .. HSM.. on - , .. ggfzipfgk-5j'f'3.. qw f wus ,. K f 'fl 23 . ,. .AM .. ag CLASS PROPHECY Ioyce: As I was passing through Roanoake, Virginia on my way home from sunny California, I decided to have my hair done. It seemed as though fate had directed my eyes to a sigfn which read, Ferns Beauty Salon. Immediately I stopped and made my way toward the shop displaying the sign. I walked in and to my rather antici- pated surprise I saw Fern Wesson. Fern: When I saw Ioyce enter my shop, I was literally astonished. It didnt take us a moment to find our bearings and begin a conversation. Ioyce: What have you been doing Since we left school anyway? Fern: Well, I went to hair dressing school for a couple of years in Spring- field. Then, after that was over with, I got married. My husband and I decided to settle down here. By the way, aren't you married? Ioyce: No, I'm still looking for that right guy. Fern: What brings you to this neck of the woods? Iovce: I'm on vacation, I've been living in California for some time. Fern: What are you doing for a living, Ioyce? Ioyce: My ambition to be a Secretary has been fulfilled now for several years. Speaking of goals, Fern, have you heard from any of our former classmates at New Salem Academy? Fern: Oh sure thing! It was just the other day I heard from Dorothy Field. Rather I should say, from Al Ohlson. I guess he and Dot have been happily married for quite some time. Ole is doing great as game warden at the Quabbin Reservoir. Ioyce: Can you imagine? Did he happen to mention any of the others? Fern: Yeah, Alan Lego is working in Alaska. They're shooting a new film up there. I'Ie's been a sensational movie director for M.G.M. Joyce: I'll bet you couldn't guess whom I ran into in Florida. I ha-ppened to walk into a coffee shop and there was little old Lillian. She's mar- ried to a soldier stationed at Iacksonville. She mentioned that Charlene is in the waves and the Dave Lyman is running for may- or in Orlando, Florida. I'Ie'5 quite the politician from all reports. Fern: I suppose Dick Shenausky and Dick Phillips are partners in a large dairy farm in Orangie. I heard they joined the airforce together immediately after graduation. Ioyce: No doubt you've seen Doug Wetherby. I'Ie plays on the Comedy Hour every Sunday evening. What a clown he was. Those antics he used to do in History class were really something. Fern: Whatever became of Eleanor Hackett? Ioyce: I understand she married and -presently is the mother of some large family. Fern: Yeah, I guess she married when we finished school. Ioyce: I never did mention Dave Shepardson, did I? Fern: David, why, of course. 24 loyce: l'le's been with the Los Angeles Police Department now for some time. l've had the occasion to date him a few times. Gee, I think we've gone through the entire graduating class. It was really won- derful talking over those classmates of ours. Now, Fern, give me n permanent. Fern Weisson loyce Godfrey FAVORITE ACTIVITY David Shepardson Tinkering with machinery Eleanor Hackett Driving through the country David Lyman Making people la'-1931 Charlene Powling Double dating Alan Lego Being with NSA mob Ioyce Godfrey Going places Douglas Wetherby A QOOCI time Lillian Whitcomb Listening to raCli0 Richard Chenausky 'Being lazy Dorothy Field PIaYiH9 Piano Alfred Ohlson Hunting and fishing Fern Wession Traveling Richard Phillips Teasing 9if1S fear, as was voted on in the previous year, the Future Farmers of America organization wa. ' ed into two groups, a junior group comprising of Freshmen and Sophomores and a senior group made up of Iuniors and Seniors. It is the policy to have the Senior group preside over chapter meetings. The Quabbin Chapter of the FFA has an enrollment of 40 members. Each of its members strives t0 enhance and uphold the organizationfs motto of Doing to learn, learning to do, doing to live and living to serve. First row, left to right: T.Reid, A.Ohlson, Chaplain, M.Lackey, V,Presiden't, Mr. Smith, Faculty Advisor, R.Chenausky, President, W.Clark Treasurer, L.LaClaire, Reporter, R.W-hite. Second row' same order: L.LaClaire, R.Aldien, R. Carey, T.Mann, P.l..aBelle, M.Shepardson, F.Bardsley, E.Corn well, F.Marz, T.Ploof. Third row, same order: E.Field, M.Sloan, R.Iohnson, R.Lanoue, R.Carey, M. LaClaire, P.Benson, A.l'lubbard, R.l'larris, G.Powling, B.l..ewis, W.Carey. 25 First row, left to right: P. Clark, Treas., L. Whit- comb, Sec'y., M. Hubbard, V. Pres., K, Matthews, Pres., N. Herk, Historian, M. Carey Reporter. Second row, same order: P, Carey, M. Fisher, F Aubertine, R. Black, Mrs. Eaton, Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Gardner, Chapter Mother, E. Hackett, C. Powling. Third row, same order: LaClaire, C. Williams, D. Field. Y The Future Homemakers of America ls composed of a group of energetic young high school girls who are looking forward to new horizons for a better American homelife. ln a .sense, we Carl say that this is the backbone of our American society, The girls of the FHA will some day be co- partners in that fundamental unit of our society, the family. It is with great pride and interest, then, that the girls of the FHA undertake and perform their duties. Our feature activity in the FHA this year had been the Christmas basket which was sent to an incognito needy family of the county. This is only one example of the understanding. and action that the FHA demonstrates and expects its members to practice in their preperation as future homg- makers. S T Y L E S H O. W First row, left to right: F.Aubertine, M.Hubbard, R.Black, C.Powling, I.LaClaire, Second row, same order: P,Clark, D.Field, K.Matthews, L.Whitcomb, M.Carey, C.Williams, Third row, same order: P.Carey, R.Tanner, R,C.Haney, E.Hackett. ln its traditional vein the Household Arts Department again put on its annual style show. This is one of the means by which the future home-makers may display their artistic sartorial talents. We are all proud of the fact that we could present for puibli-c exhibition the final results of our efforts. A load of thanks goes to Mrs. Eaton for her undivided guidance, assistance and patience in making this event a success. 26 s A s L T E A M F 1 F c A First row, left to right: E.Meland, R.Haney, Co-Editor, Mrs. Gardner, Faculty Advisor, Mr. Maz- zone, Faculty Advisor, I.Godfrey, Co-Editor, F.Wesson. Second row, 'same order: A.Lego, S.Clark, P.Carey, N.l'lerk, P.Grahman, G.Kellogg, L.Whitcomb, C.Powling. Third row same order: D.Weth- erby, R.Chenausky, D,Lyxnan, H.Parker, R.Tanner, D,Field, R.Grahman, Fourth row, same order: G.Burnett, I.O'Loughlin, N.Flye, M.Lackey, A.Ohlson, W. Clark. The Salemica, our school magazine, had a late start t-his year. It is published by a staff of twenty-nine students and two faculty mexnbers,Mrs. Gardner and Mr. Mazzone. The Salemica contains such items as poems, jokes, cartoons, school activities, editorials, alumni news and sports. Only one issue has been put out this year. The staff wishes to extend its thanks for the work of its contributors and to the assistance of Mr. Mazzone, the literary side, and Mrs. Gardner for her untold time and energy in the rnimeo setting and final publication of the Salemica. FAVORITE SONG Charlene Powling A TCH! Fell Lillian Whitcomb Band of G'01d Dorothy Field Rock Around the Clock Eleanor Hackett 1'11 B9 Home Ioyce Godfrey If I Could Be With You Fern Wesson To Be Alone Douglas Wetherby 42 Barrels David Lyman When You Wis-h Upon a Star David Shepardson Richard Chenausky Richard Phillips No Not Much Rock Island Line Why Baby Why Alan Lego Mood Indigo Alfred Ohlson Red Sails in the Sunset FROM THE 1953-1955 VUSICALES l Beleive Let There Be Music Do l Worry No Man is an Island Melody of Love Evening Star 27 S C T o U u N C D E N 1 T L First Row, left to right: D.I..yman, I.O'Loug'hlin, Vice-President, Mr. Hammond, Faculty Advisor, R.Chenausky, President, I.Godfrey, Secretary, F.Wesson, Treasurer, Second Row, same order: T. Mann, F.Atubertine, R.Haney, C.Guetti, N.Herk,K.Matthews, P.Grahman, G.Kellog, P,Starkey. T hird Row, same order: D.Wetherby, A.Lego, R.Carey, S.Clark, E,Mealand, W.Cairey, B.I..ewis, G.Powling4. Since the main purpose of our student government body is to give each member of the school a representative voice in the formulation, regulationand exercising of school policies, we, the departing members of the school, can truthfully say that we did our utmost to perform the functions of this co ntrolling body. We are happy to have been able to engage in the activities sponsored by the student council, It is, as we know, another example of American Heritage, in that it affords the youth of America to voice their own opinions in the true democratic tradition. RECOLLECTIONS Douglas, remember the night Daisy got tired and didn'.t make it home? Did Shep ever lea-rn to cut glass? 'Ilhe poor teachers gave up after the seventh window, didn't they, Shep? I wonder if Ioyce will ever forget March 21, 1956. The seniors played .the juniors in basketball. The only reason we won was all because of the juniors had their eyes' on Ioyce. Come next December's deer season, will David Lyman build a fire in the library? Maybe next year Dave, Doug and Alan won't catch the devil from Mr. Hammond for going deer hunting. Iust how did Fern and Ioyce skip school to go to a Hardwick baseball game? Guess the girl's room window comes in handy at times. By the way, could that be the only time they skipped? I don't think anyone will ever forget when Richard Phillips was sitting in the Waste paper basket that was on top of the bookcase in the freshman class, I wonder if Dick Chenausky will ever find out what happened to his pick-up truck the night Phillips took it over the back roads. Will Ole Ohlson ever stop hearing bells? After the night he went bowling, we never heard the end of it. 28 ow gk O . Cut it Bare Ea C55 YESTERDAY AND Out 1 f . 5, WHSZQQTQ? 4 9 5 TODAY 0 hands!! 29 RECGLLECTIONS Has Dorothy Field ever started her two engine broom stick? Only kidding Dot: donlt take off now. Will Alan Lego ever live down the incident that happened at Douig'S house one night after a crew went tobogganing? He always did like dogs and that night proved it. What is Lillian Whitcomb going to do without any fifth or sixth periods to pester Mr. Larson. We can send you a picture of him, Lillian. Eleanor, are you going' to have all your teeth pulled out? If so, we can get a pair of spring wound ones so your gums won't get tired of yelling at your husband. If any one has an adding machine, would they lend it to Charlene Powling to keep track of all her boy friends. But she always goes back 'to Paul. Don't get sore, Ben, we know the truth. I'll bet none of the girls will ever forget the day Fern almost floated out of Mr. Larson's room. I956 WINTER CARNIVAL COURT , MX? for 4 ORANGE NATIONAL BANK Orange, Mass 81st Year Since 1875 this Bank has offered complete banking facilities to the Community. F. A. Howe, Pres. Sz Trust Officer Howard P. Warren, Viloe President John A. 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Since 1900 Home Furnishings - Funeral Directors Exchange St. Athol, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF VAILLEN COLI,RT'S TEXACO SERVICE STATION Earnest W. Vaillencourt, Prop. Tel K14-3265 Orange Mass. W. N. POTTER GRAIN STORES, INC. Grass Seeds, Fertilizers Mason Supplies Hay, Straw 8x Coal Tel. 17 A131101 Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF ATHOL-ORANGE LUMBER S SUPPLY CO., Inc Builders, Supplies, Paints Varnishes and Hardware Tel. K14-6115 35 W. River St. Orange Mass. I 4 Compliments Of ARMY and NAVY Full Line of Camping Fishing, Hunting and Sporting Equipment Compliments Of THOMPSON'S SMOKER 546 Main St. Athol, Mass. Tel. i919 Athol, Mass. if A . ' 7 125 ' Q., , ::. .,,.,.,,.1:..-s:,g:, Com 1' 'A A' p ments Of ' 3.15-222254 .-:-EQ??-'- ff:-:f '. -.-' ik-I' -fl' iii' ,x':e1'Z' I: JOSEPH E cox ' :.s,.:-- . . -' A1 .:, - -A 'CF:5g.f2'Z.f,.p+' ' A '-'4 - ' .'..-:fi-.-: . S' :I .' , ' 52 : ' - I f .ff.2? I. H ' ' '---'f ..,,, . Jeweler 1 Television Tel 825 485 Main St. Ath I M 406 Main St. Athol, Mass. o , ass. Monumenhts of Distinction ATHOL GRANITE WORKS Over 80 Years of Continuous Service to Athel and Orange Areas Tel. 104 220 Exchange St. Athol, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF ALDEN'S GULF STATION Phone K14-3330 Warwick Mass. HUNT BROS. Livestock Dealers South Road Phone K14-3903 Orange, Mass. Compliments Of C. CARBON'S INC. Corner Fruiat Store Orange Mass. 43 Compliments Of DR. Df. L. TALCOTT Dentist Athol Mass. Compliments Of THOMPSCDN INSURANCE 465 Main Street Athol Mass. Compliments of LACLAI R'S General Store Moores Corner Mass. KATZ'S Department Store 49 - 59 Exchange Sitreet Athol, Mass. MOS KOVITZ Woman's Shop For Style That Fits 516 Main St. Athol' Compliments of the ATHOL CANDY CO. AND RESTAURANT When in Athol visit us. Fine Dinners served every day. Also soda fountain specials Athol Mass. F. L. WEBSTER PLUMBING, IIEATING and GOULD'S PUMPS MEYERS PUMPS AND REPAIRS 239 West River Street Orange Mass. LYMAN THE FLORISTH A Good Place To Buy Good Flowers 2156 Main Street Nthol Mass. Buy with Confidence at CHARLES J. MAY Jeweler 'Ihe home of fine diamonds, watches, silverware, pens wedding and shower gifts AT THE ORANGE DRUG STORE Edward Treml Vernon Jackson, Prop. You will find everything a real Drug Store should have Orange Mass' Orange Mass. Cars for all Prompt, Courteous Occasions Insured Service YOUR FMENDLY STORE WHITE E CAB in Omg Depot Sq. Orange, Mess CLOTHING COMPANY Clarence White, Prop. Men's, Women's Apparel - Shoes 2-Way Radio Equipment Office Phone Residence Phone Orange Mess- K14-3535 K14-3181 WE OPERATE OUR OWN PLANT L. B. HORRIGAN Quality Cleaning and Pressing Tel. K14-3945 4 N. Main St. Orange Mass. Compliments Of WELCOME'S RIVAL STORE 26 South Main Street Orange Mass. Compliments Of MCKENNEY'S Service Station Orange Mass For 85 years the En-terprise and Journal has been serving the interests of this area A 'newspaper which is different Job printing that is distinctive Enterprise and Journal 15 N. Main St. Orange, Mass CANE SEATING Paul E. Hardy, Prop. CHAIR RESEATING of ALL KINDS Cane - Rattan - Rush ,Fiber Phone 1461.1 Athol, Mass. MAIN STREET MARKET Where Quality Supply Meets Quality Demand 536 Main Street, Opp. Y.M.C.A. A New England Store Althol Mass. DR. IVOR P. MUZZEY WOODWARD'S DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE Dentist Athol Mass. Telephone K14-3745 Ofaflge Mass. Compliments Of , Compliments Of BACH ELDER S SERVICE STATION International Trucks and Farm- Equipment 15 Main Street 184 Exchange Street 2298 Main Street 148 Marble Street Althol Mass. TEMPLE OIL SERVICE Petroleum Products Tires, Batteries, Bottled Gas Tel. 1195 20 School St. Pathol Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF D. J. REDDING CQ., Inc. CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Tel 1356 56 School St. Athol, Mass. CORMIER GARAGE INC. f el SALES - SERVICE K14-3615 Orange Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF LANDRY'S Barber Shop 532 South Street Aithol Mass. ,gf COMPLIMENTS OF GREGG'S DURACLEAN Service Rugs SL Upholstery Cleaned In Your Home Tel. 854 W. 41 Fish St. Athol, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HARRY GOLDSHERS C. F. PAIGE CLOTHING STORE 454 Main Stieet 453 Main Street Althol Mass. Nthol Mass. SCOTTS RICES LAWN CARE 567 ivmin st. Athol SANDWICHES - SODAS - COFFEE PRODUCTS. The Village Hardware The Upper Village PATENT MEDICINES HALLMARK CARDS PRISCILLA CANDIES We give S 8x H Green Stamps Tel 311 Althol, Mass. Reg. Hi-Test can at 250 2.96 Per Gal. Tax Incl. More Miles Per Dollar ROULEAU'S INDEPENDAN-T STATION 201 Daniel Shays Hgy. Aithol Mass. JEAN and GEORGE'S Your Neighborhood Store Groceries, Candy, Ice Cream. Soda WTel. 2272 742 Pleasant St. Athol, Mass. AUTOGRAPHS PATRONISE THE ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US I K E 4 'V 1 K v E 1 Ln vf C ,....-..-a- , 'X' ff ,ill MII 'Ki ,W H , ,, ff? , , , , ,X f , M -v-- x-, I W W: EATON-CUNNINGHAM CO. KANSAS CITY, MISSOLJRI gil '. ,k. pifivfff-V