Newport High School - Live Wire Yearbook (Newport, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1944 volume:

n ., ,gl 6 If ' -4 4 -1 , -,V f .1 . I. W ' w .1 r y 4 Q fm. L . 4 .... v -AP: 41.3 -..,:rv ,J 's xi, DEDHCATHON I 1 1 i E W 4 4 I i i MR. W. RODNEY WYMAN It is with deep appreciation that we dedicate this issue of the Live Wipe to our former prin- cipal, W. Rodney Wyman. Although Mr. Wyman left as daring the year, he will be greatly missed and i emembe1'ed by all for his loyalty and sports- manship toward ns. s TABLE GE CONTENTS QUE! EIECTURES Dedication ..... Editorial Board --- School Directory --- Editorials ...... Seniors --- Literary .... Verse ..... Locals .... Athletics .... Personals ...... Exchanges ....... Alumni in Service -- Index to Advertisers W. Rodney Wyman - Editorial Board .... Newport High School --- - Senior Pictures .... Senior Play' .... Student Council --- Orchestra ...... Girls' Boys Boys Boys Girls' Glee Club ...... - - - Glee Club .....,.. - - - Basketball Team Baseball Team .... - - - Basketball Team Page 1 3 4 5 9 13 20 25 35 40 52 54 82 Page -- - 1 ---- - 3 4 9 25 27 32 33 34 36 38 39 Snapshots ............ - - 42-43 TEE EIEVE WEEE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDFNTS OF Newport High School VOL. XVI NEWPORT, MAINE, MAY, 1944 NO. 1 EDITORIAL BOARD Back Row, left to right-H, Wiers, D. MacLauchlin, S. Smith, H. Sawyer, Q. Rich, R. Peterson, G. Mullen: Second Row, left to right-E. Dow, E. Henderson, C. Roberson, M. Parker, E. Woodward. S. Darlin f. J. Littl field, A. WhAtt'k : F t R lft t 'fht-M. Fl 1: h J. W'bb H. Sh' r' J. I-. 9 I d Ll TOYI OW, 9 0 1 l1-, 9 C 6.1, L , dl lI'O, Fletcher, P. Whittaker, M. Cookson, C. Richardson, L. Clement. EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Assistants Local Editor Assistants Personals Assistant Athletics, boys Assistant Athletics, girls Assistant Mildred Fletcher Phyllis Whittaker Howard Shapiro Jeanne Littlefield Dale MacLauchlin Quinn Rich Mildred Cookson Margaret Fletcher Sidney Cookson Homer Sawyer Celia Roberson Helen Wiers Exchanges Literary Assistant Alumni Assistant Business Manager Assistants Typists Lorraine Clement Shirley Darling Mabel Parker Ethel Henderson Sidney Smith John Webb Colleen Richardson Frank Pray Eva Dow Emma Woodward Alice Whittaker Mabel Parker SCHOOL DIRECTORY Superintendent of Schools Mr. Howard Libby School Board Mr, Frank Boylan Mr. John Tasker Mr. Charles Sheridan FACULTY Mr. Ivan Sherman, Principal Mathematics, Guidance, Science Miss Jacqueline Greenwood Social and General Science Mr. Robert Beedy Agriculture Mrs. Eleanor Bryant Commercial Miss Ruth Hawkins English Miss Genevieve Hawkins Language, Public Speaking, English Miss Florence Treworgy Home Economics, Biology Miss Gertrude Thorne Music SPORTS Boys' Basketball Captain Richard Swanson Manager Sidney Cookson Baseball Manager Sidney Cookson Girls' Basketball Captains Mildred Cookson Mildred Fletcher Manager Helen Wiers Cheer Leaders Dorcas Carsley Louise Wiers STUDENT COUNCIL President John H. Webb, Jr. Vice President Bernard Foss Secretary and Treasurer Mildred Fletcher Faculty Adviser Mr. Sherman CLASS OFFICERS Seniors President John H. Webb, Jr. Vice President Eva Dow Secretary and Treasurer Mildred Fletcher Student Council Bernard Foss Lorraine Clement Juniors President Colleen Richardson Vice President Helen Wiers Secretary Marilyn MacLauchlan Treasurer Celia Jo Roberson Student Council Richard Swanson Richard Scott Howard Shapiro Helen Wiers Sophomores President Roland Peterson Vice President Sidney Smith Secretary Margaret Fletcher Treasurer Genevieve Mitchell Student Council Louise Wiers Frank Pray Guy Mullen Freshmen President Earle O'Farrell Vice President Elizabeth Turner Treasurer Marilyn Reed Secretary Dorothy Garrison Morris Bradford Hadley Smith Student Council THE LIVE WIRE EDHTQRHALS IS THIS WAR? Is a world at war truly a civilized world? War certainly is a major in- strument in the formation of a na- tion's policies. Haven't we always noticed that, as a civilization prog- ressed, war has tended to play an 1n- creasing part in society? War has always occupied a domi- nant role as a way of preserving the ruling class and balance of power. Why has a war been made a more ef- fective instrument of policy used against a less industrialized world? This can be very easily answered by one word, Inventions -the inven- tion of explosives, inventions of im- proved ships, new kinds of commer- cial blockades,the inventions of aerial and submarine transportation. But at the present, the most important and up to date is chemical warfare. But do you think that these inven- tions have made a war just effective between equal industrialized coun- tries? N o, because it has made it more likely for each country to lose, and usually there will be no important gain to each. I truly believe, personally, that that will be the outcome of the present war because I believe that each ally is about equal so far as the present showing indicates. I do not mean to say that one nation will not overcome the others, but I do mean that it will not be equal, because there will never be a true understanding of nations l after it is over. Have all nations al- ways agreed with each other? But there is a general decline in the length of wars. Haven't we read of the long drawn out wars, such as the Hundred Year War, the Thirty Year War, and the Seven Year War? Don't we seem to be turning from war years to peace years? It is true that Greece and Rome were at war a larger proportion of time than are the modern nations. But the wars today seem to be, and are, of greater importance because they do occupy more room. Yes, even the land doesn't seem to be large enough. We are now making most of the important events of war by the use of air power. Let's go back to the Hundred Year War for a moment. The most impor- tant events of that long war occurred only about every ten years. Maybe the number of war years to- day have declined, yet the increase of war per year has increased rapidly. Haven't we all noticed that there has been more war in the last century than before? Yes, the intensity of war has increased. More people are killed in battle to- day. The population engaged in armies is greater than before, the proportion of the population killed in war tends to increase. It is said sometimes that disarma- ment cannot abolish war, because if a man wants anything badly enough, he will use his fists as clubs, or any- l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL thing in order to rescue it. But this would also prove that they would not be so destructive in their war. This is just plain simple fact that is true. If armaments are of such importance that both countries are pretty sure to destroy each other, it would then give each of them a chance to feel that he will have a chance-with very slight expense-to win a victory. But, of course, one of them will lose in one way or the other. To finish this story of war, I should like to say first this-The most im- portant thing to all is to have a cen- tral organization with a wise power of making decisions, of educating for peace, not for war. The development of law and the controlling of educa- tion are of greatest importance to us all. The majority of people have be- lieved in self-interest and in social and world regulation. We must be a confident, and we must think of some way that will de- velop this world and unite us togeth- er before this war has ruined our civilization. Great man, proud man, No coward soul in thee. There is no room for death, Thou will never be destroyed. R. Scott. VACATION Vacation! Thirty-six crammed weeks of digging, digging, digging, and now vacatiion! What a magic word! Weeks of leisure, fun, laugh- ter and sunshine! Nothing to do, and all summer to do it in! But wait a minute! Did you say vacation? Aren't you one of Uncle Sam's boys or girls? Isn't Uncle Sam at war? Doesn't Uncle Sam have I a huge army overseas? Doesn't that huge army have to be fed? Sure it does. So what? Well, I'll tell you what! Do you know about those potatoes that must be planted and harvested up there in Aroostook County? What about those acres and acres of corn, peas, and beans here in our own Somerset, Pe- nobscot, and Kennebec Counties? And do you, by any chance, know of the blueberries in Washington County? Have you ever seen those berries when they are really blue? Well, I have. How about it boys and girls of Newport High? Somebody has to plant and harvest those crops. Those somebodies are you and I. Let's not wait for the shame of being forced to do these things. When June is here, and school is over, let's each of us be sure of his place in the gigantic work which lies ahead. It is our work, and it is our responsibility. Let's make certain that that broth- er in India, that uncle at Casino, or that sister in England doesn't go hun- gry for those potatoes of Aroostook County, for the corn, peas and beans of Somerset, Penobscot, and Kenne- bec Counties, or for those blueberries of Washington County simply be- cause you and I just had to take that vacation. Mildred Fletcher. .i- - HEALTH AND FITNESS IN WARTIME The day after Pearl Harbor, many thousands of young men rushed to re- cruiting ofiices with a fervent wish to do their bit. Like thousands of others ready and proud to answer their selective ser- l THE LIVE WIRE vice call, they were dumbfounded to find themselves physically unfit! They, who had considered them- selves in the pink of condition, physi- cally unfit? Some of them can't yet understand the verdict. Somehow or other, average people confuse muscle strength with physi- cal fitness. 'Tm in the pink, they proudly say, as they invite you to feel their muscles. They can run one hundred yards in eleven seconds flat-they are good for three fast sets of tennis! That is their own idea of physical fitness. The fact that they have four dental cavities and six missing teeth does not concern them. They do not consider tooth-health a part of physi- cal fitness! Half-vision in one eye and three- quarters in another? What has that to do with physical fitness ? they ask. Seventeen pounds underweight? Twenty pounds overweight? What is the difference as long as they are healthy? There is the rub! Most people con- sider themselves healthy as long as they are free from pain. They con- sider themselves sick, only when it's time to call the doctor. We are soft. Many of us have never bothered to ask ourselves the question pertaining to what health and phys- ical fitness mean to us and the rest of the world. We have just sat back and let the world and other people take care of themselves. - As the years have rolled by, every- thing has been made easier for us. We don't have to work-no, that would be too much of an exertion. We've even had our foods made softer I so that we hardly have to bother to chew them. Now, it is a different story, how- ever, war has come upon us, total War! We aren't prepared. A large percentage of us are physically unfit for the simple reason that our world has definitely progressed too rapidly. What are we going to do? Why, certainly, we're going to become physicially fit. Everyone can do his part by obtaining sound medical ad- vice, adequate nutrition, performing healthful, vigorous exercises, and keeping a courageous spirit. If all true American citizens follow this way of living, they cannot be conquered. L. Clement. ARE YOU DOING YOUR PART It is a dark, calm night at an American airfield somewhere in England. Hundreds of our heavy bombers are being prepared to take part in a bombing mission over Ger- many. What are in the minds of these young Americans? What do they think of before leaving on a mission? Surely they must know that there will be many of them that will never re- turn, while many others may be taken prisoners. Yet these men are not complaining. They know that they have a job to do, and they intend to do it the best way they know how. Everybody has a part in winning the war. These men know their part and are prepared to do it. Are you, the students of America, prepared to do your part? Many of you will soon be in some branch of the service. Knowing this, you may allow your studying to slacken. This 1 , NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL should not be done. If you are to do your part in winning the war, you must not fail to do your studying. The training that you receive while in school will be beneficial when serv- ing in the Army, Navy, or Coast Guard. The men who fiy in the For- tresses and Liberators must be train- ed specialists. The Army and Navy will teach you to do these jobs. But the men who know the basic things that are taught in the American school are the ones who are almost always chosen for the positions. Now, students, is the time to acquire this knowledge. Don't let the opportun- ity slip through your fingers. Attend school regularly and get what you can out of it. In this way you are prepar- ing to do your part, as are the men at the front lines. Don't let these men down. Howard Shapiro. T0 THE SENIORS At last you've reached your goal -you've graduated! When you were just a greenie, you thought you couldn't wait for the day. Now that it's here, you've got a lump in your throat, and you start thinking about all the swell times you've had in high school. You wish you had studied harder, and cooperated a little more with your teachers. But, it's too late for regrets, and so your memory be- comes filled with only the pleasant days. Even your old enemies hold a special place in your heart. As you march up in your caps and gowns to receive your diplomas, you feel pretty grown-up, but just as scared, too. There's an empty feeling in your heart. You're sad because you are leaving all the familiar faces in the crowd, you're happy because you're going to do new things and make new friends. Excitement fills you, but it's not going to be any picnic, and you know it. First, you're scared. You ask yourself, What can I do? Can I stand the competition? Can I do it? More than once you'll wish you were back in high school again. Then, you're raring to go. A fiood of con- fidence sweeps over you, and you're ready to fight and battle what life has to offer. You feel as though you can lick the world. These sensations come and go, and finally one or the other settles for good. This determines your success or failure. Don't be the failure. You can do ANYTHING if you want to badly enough. Don't be afraid of competi- tion. They're as green as you are and just as scared. Dig right in and give it all you've got, and I guarantee you'1l come through with fiying colors! You get out of life what you put into it. It's up to you! P. M. Whittaker, '44. I 8 l THE LIVE WIRE Lyle H. Chadwick Horace General Course Salutatory, Future Farmers of America, 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 2, 3, Treasurer, 4, Boys' Athletic Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer, 3, 4, English Club, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Speaking, Sophomore Speaking, Junior Prize Speaking, Senior Play, Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4, Football, 2, Basketball, 4, Chemistry Medal, 3, National Athletic Scholastic Honor Society, 4, Freshman Play, Guidance Club, 1, Ping Pong Tournament, 2, 3, 6-man Football, 4, Basketball, J. V., 2, Victory Club, 4, N Club, 4, Fresh- man and Sophomore Chorus, 1, 2. We need not ask Horace what his future plans are, as his Uncle Sam has already made them for him. There have been rumors that Horace had interest in Pittsfield, but whether he had or not, he still showed his loyalty and friendship to us. Best wishes to you in the service. Lorraine Clement College Course Class History, Junior Prize Speaking, First Prize, Ora- tory Prize Medal, 3, Senior Play, Journalism Club, 3, 4, Student Council, Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3, Secretary, 4, Vice President, English Club, 1, 2, 3, Freshman Speaking, Orchestra, 2, Live Wire Board, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 2, 4, Vice President, Booster Board, 3, 4, Exchange Editor of Live Wire, 4, Home Makers' Club, 1, Sophomore Speak- ing, Usher for Senior Play, 3, Guidance, 1, 4, Usher for Commencement Exercises, 3, Freshman and Sophomore Chorus, Alumni Editor, 3. Lorraine is the quiet one of our class. You have been a loyal friend to all, and we have enjoyed having you with us. We know you will succeed in the Nurse's Cadet Corps. Dorcas Carsley Dordie College Course Second Honors, Freshman Guidance, 1, Freshman Speaking, 1, Freshman One Act Play, 1, Homemakers, 1, Debate Club, 1, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian, 3, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Speaking, Dramatic Club, 2, 3, 4, Vice President, 3, Medal, 3, N Club, 3, 4, Winter Carnival Play, 3, Winter Carnival Kitchen Band, 4, Marching, 3, 4, Junior Prize Speaking, Military Drill, 3, Captain, 3, English Club, 2, 3, Senior Guidance, Senior Play, Exchange Assembly with Corinna, 3, 4, Assembly plays, 2, 3, Music Festival, 3, 4, Freshman and Sopho- more Chorus, 1, 2, Committee for Freshman Initiation, 4, Committee for last assembly, 4, Athletic Club, 3, 4, Bas- ketball, 2, Intramurals, 1, Softball, 3, 4, Cheerleader, 3. 4. Dorcas, our actress and cheerleader, is sure popular among her fellow students. Even though her interests have been in surrounding towns, her winning' personality and cheery smile will certainly be missed next year. Suc- cess to you in your nurse's career. Eva Dow Little Eva General Course Home Economics Club, 1, 4, Medal, 3, Senior Play, 4, Usher at Graduation, 3, Guidance, 2, Journalism Club, 4, Student Council, 4, Live Wire Board, 4, Booster Board, 4, Remedial Reading Club, 1, Vice President of Class, 4, Freshman-Sophomore Chorus, 1, 2, Military Drill, 3. Eva is one of the gals that is waiting patiently for this war to end so Bob will come marching home. We have enjoyed your loyalty and friendship during the four years at N. H. S., and we wish you success in whatever you plan to do. l 9 I NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Mildred Maxim Fletcher Johnnie General C-ourse 1st Honorsg Student Council, 3, 45 Secretary and Treasurer, 3, 45 Class Secretary and Treasurer, 3, 45 Eng lish Club, 1, 2, 35 Vice President, 35 Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Co-captains, 3, 45 Girls' Basketball Medal, 35PingPong, 45 Track, 45 Guidance Club, 1, 45 Journalism Club, 2, 3, 45 Booster Board, 2, 3, 45 Live Wire Board, 2, 3, 45 Assistant editor, 35 Editor-in-Chief, 4: Girls Athletic Club, 2, 3, 45 President, 45 Military Drill, 35 Freshman Speaking5Fresh- man One Act Play5 Glee Club, 2, 35 N Club, 3, 45 Vice President, 45 Freshman-Sophomore Chiorus5 Usher to Sen- ior Play, 2, 35 Assistant Business Manager, 45 Usher to Graduation, 35 Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 45 Vice Presi- dent, 45 Softball, 3, 45 Marc ' ' C ' ' ' Carnival Queen, 45 Secretai-1 club, 35 Vice President, 4. This country lass from the to be very popular with the n in the world she'll do when sh ding aside-she's the apple 01 but be a succes in whatever s Bernard Foss General Boys' Athletic Club, 2, 35 l Playg Student Council, 3, 45 Council, 45 Boys' Glee Club, 1 tramurals, 2, 3. It is time to bid Barney 1 good nature and helping hanc of our class. We have enjoyec age, and we hope that you you go through life. Beulah Leavitt Commercial Course Class Marshal, 45 Freshman Guidance, 15 Junior Speak- ing, 35 Freshman Play, 15 N Club, 3, 45 Dramatic Club, 3, 45 President, 45 Girls' Athletic Club, 25 Home makers, 25 Freshman Speaking5 Journalism Club, 25 Freshman- Sophomore Chorusg Sophomore Speaking5 Senior Play, 45 Debate Club, 2. There's only one thing that Beulah will miss at N. H. S., and that is Gig. We have heard that you want to go to Conn. when school stops. Isn't that a coincidence? Here's hoping you meet up that way. Emily Parent Em College Course Class Gifts5 Freshman Debating5 Sophomore Debating5 English Club, 25 Dramatic Club, 2, 3, 45 President, 35 Homemakers, 25 Junior Prize Speaking5 Senior Play5 Sophomore Speakingg Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 One Act Play, Sardines5 Softball, 3, 45 Freshman Guidance5 Music Festival, 3, 45 Senior Guidance5 Exchange Assembly with Corinna. , Here's to Em, the girl we always thought to be so quiet and bashful. It wasn't until this year that we discover- ed Em to be one of the liveliest in the class. Best of luck to you, and we know you'1l reach the top. I 10 1 THE LIVE WIRE Norman Stevens Shrimp General Course Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4, English Club, 1, 2, 3, Boys' Athletic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Freshman and Sophomore Chorus, Ping Pong, 2, Six Man Football, 4, Guidance Club, 1, 4. Shrimp is the one who would love nothing better than a good fight. We wonder who will be the chauffeur of the Pepsi-Cola truck next year. The girls will certainly miss your taking them places. Success to you in the ser- vice, Shrimp. Ruth Tardy Ruthie General Course Home Economics Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3, Freshman and Sophomore Chorus, Reading Club, 2, Guid- ance Club, 1. Ruth is a gal from the country who has worked on for four long years. We don't know what your plans are in the future, but we have heard your interest is in the Army. Don't worry, Ruth, he'll come marching home soon, and then the big day will come. John Howard Webb, Jr. Johnny General Course . Valedictory, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager, 3, Cross C-ountry, 2, Co-Captain, 2, Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, Class President, 1, 2, 4, Class Vice President, 3, Fresh- man Speaking, Freshman Play, Guidance Club, 1, Eng- lish Club Prize, 1, English Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4, Boys' Glee Club, 2, 3, Freshman-Sophomore Chorus, Stu- dent Council, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4, Journalism Club, 2, 3, 4, President, 4, Booster Board, 2, 3, 4, Live 'Wire Board, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager, 4, Victory Corps, 3, President, 3, Military Drill, 3, lst Lieut., 3, Boys' Ath- letic Club, 2, 3, N Club, 3, 4, Sophomore Speaking, Junior Speaking, First Prize, Senior Play, Mary Emery Music Prize, 3, Manager of Carnival Queen Candidate, 1, 2, 3, 4, Military Drill Award, 3,National Athletic Scholar- ship Society, 3, 4, General Manager Magazine Contest, 4. John is our valedictorian, and most popular, too. Be- fore we knew, Johnny used to tell us he was up on Wa- ter Street to go to school, but later we found out that Red was no teacher. The underclassmen are certain- ly going to miss your smile and helping hand next year, and they all wish you loads of luck. Alice Whittaker Al Commercial Course Class Prophecy, Journalism Club, 1, 4, Editorial Board, 4, Booster Board, 4, Homemakers' Club, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent, 4, Girls' Athletic Club, 1, 2, 3, Basketball, 1, Eng- ish Club, 2, 3, Girls' Glee Club, 2, Freshman and Sopho- more Chorus, Guidance, 1, 4, Typist for Live Wire, 4. We wonder what Carl will do next year, after Alice has gone. He'll certainly be lonesome, for wherever you find Alice, Carl is always near. Seriously, Alice, we have found you to be a swell friend and classmate. Good luck to you. llll NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Phyllis Whittaker Phil Commercial Course Class Will, Vice President, 15 Girls' Glee Club, 2. 3: Home Makers' Club, 2, 3, Vice President, Journalism Club, 2. 3, 43 Assistant Editor, 2, 43 Girls' Athletic Club, 23 English Club, 2, 35 Carnival Queen Candidate, 1, 2, 3, 43 Booster Board, Co-Editor, Guidance Club, 1, 43 Usher to Graduation, 33 Freshman and Sophomore Chorus. Phyllis is another quiet and sweet girl. She is the one who drew all the pictures for the Booster. Have you noticed how Phil always smiles when someone speaks of sailors? But why shouldn't she? She's proud of Free- mont. Success to you in the future, Phil. Emma Woodward Em Commercial Course Journalism Club, 4g Guidance, 1, 45 Remedial Reading, lg Home Makers' Club, 1, 43 Usher at Senior Commence- ment, 33 Booster Board, 45 Live Wire Board, 4g Freshman and Sophomore Chorus, Typist for Live Wire, 4. We often wondered why Emma enjoyed going roller skating so much, but we recently found out that it wasn't roller skating at all, but that Newt would, be a good ex- planation. Well, anyway, Emma, you have showed good sportsmanship and been a true friend to all during your four years at N. H. S. l12l THE LIVE WIRE H LHTERARY MR. FARLEY'S PAPERWEIGHT I'm a paperweight. I belong to Mr. Farley fthe one that's in prison nowl and I'm always on his desk in the li- brary of his fine house. That is, I'm usually on the desk, but sometimes, Mr. Farley would pick me up and play with me in his hands, and once -But that's a different story! I must tell you, you see, it's so exciting to me, for a paperweight has such a mo- notonous existence! It was the last of May when Mr. Farley got mixed up in the Wood- worth project. Maybe you've heard of it? Well, it was simply that a Mr. Woodworth, who was reputedly wealthy, wished to rebuild the old school buildings. He thought that right after vacation began would be the ideal time. Well, each man insisted on having his own way: and even though Mr. Farley wasn't the boss, fHe was very unscrupuloush he was stubborn and stood up for his idea. As it happened, the quarrel got worse and worse! Hnally the two re- fused to speak to each other at all! Over a year passed, and the schools were falling apart like some old barn along the road, but still the men couldn't agree! Mr. Woodworth threatened through his lawyer, that he would hire a new contractor. Mr. Farley swore, through his lawyer, that if the contract were broken, he would break I Mr. Woodworth in business and body! Things were coming to a pretty desperate situation, and then-Mr. Woodworth turned about and hired a different contractor! That was the straw that broke the camel's back. Mr. Farley learned the news at breakfast, and-oh, he was in a ter- rible rage all day. He beat the dog, yelled at his wife, and shot two of the neighbor's hens which were in his garden. When he sat down at his desk, the pens rolled away, the ink tipped over, and I shook in fright! I feared the worst when I learned that Mr. Woodworth was going to call on Mr. Farley that evening. Mr. Farley, however, smiled grimly, and sent his wife and the maid to the movies. Well, Mr. Woodworth came just after dark. Mr. Farley met him at the door and invited him into the li- brary. Then they proceeded to get down to business. Mr. Woodworth was a perfect gentleman and explain- ed that since the project must be com- pleted at once, he believed that a channge of contractors would be the only way. Then Mr. Farley said fOh, I was never so astonished and shocked in all my existencelj that Woodworth was a crook and a liar, and called him everything he could think of. He got so angry! He picked me up and threw me savagely right at Mr. l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Woodworth! But when Mr. Wood- worth saw me coming, he jumped out of the way. C I was glad, because even though I'm large and heavy, I've never killed anyone!J Then Mr. Farley pulled a gun out of his pocket -and aimed right at Mr. Woodworth's head! I guess he was all ready to pull the trigger, when suddenly the door opened, and two federal men walked in! I was stunned when they said Mr. Farley was an old time crook! Then they took him away! Now it's very peaceful without Mr. Farley in the house. I have plenty of time to think. But I keep thinking of something Mr. Woodworth said. When the men had taken Mr. Far- ley away, Mr. Woodworth picked me up and put me on the desk, and then he said: Thank God, that no chil- dren ever had Farley for a father! b Jeanne Littlefield. FROM STAW T0 JAMES Staw came floating off a big pine tree early one blustery morning. He had been forced from his parents by the pressure areas over the nearby lakes. Staw was one of many seed- lings from the great conifers. Many of his brothers, and sisters had varied experiences, but Staw's life was most interesting. He landed in the middle of a much used path about one hundred feet from his parent pine. The shoe of a tramp carried him away many miles to a wooded lot. Here he rooted and grew to an enormous height with re- markable straightness. A lumber- jack shortened his life with even I blows of a doublebitted axe. He was dragged to a mill. Shingles, stove wood, lumber, fur- niture, plywood-hundreds of other uses were made of the remarkably well-grained wood. Much of the sof- tened pith went to a cellulose mill. Part of it went into plastics. A trum- pet, formerly purchased by its very famous owner, was fitted with a mouthpiece made from this very plas- tic. Soon Staw was appearing night- ly before hundreds of cheering fans and more hundreds of jitter-bugs. Moreover, he was the cause of the ul- timate happiness of Harry James with his trumpet. How consoling to be able to feel that well-controlled rush of air pass warmly through, to come out the me- lodious and harmoniouseffects of pop- ular music! How thrilling to feel the tickle of Harry James' eye-catching mustache! How enticing to be thought of as part of the idol of hu- man beings! Staw had become fa- mous. Undoubtedly, any blockhead can become famous if he lands in the path and can follow the trail. In order to be a leader, you must follow the fol- lower. Actual existence is the result of factual substance. John Webb, Jr. A LETTER In her hand Lee held a V-mail let- ter, tears were streaming from her eyes. The letter read: My dearest one, I know this is hard to take, but this is war. We must put aside our per- sonal happiness and troubles until l THE LIVE WIRE this calamity is over. You know how I feel about it. I'd rather be there as we planned when last together. Lee reminisced. She and Dick were clinging to each other in Pennsylva- nia Station in New York. Little had they known that this would be the last time they would be together until the World again was at peace. They had planned to meet in sixty days in Massachusetts, Dick's base. Tragedy had struck Lee's family. She had moved to Ohio, still continu- ing to write to Dick. Because of this unfortunate experience they decided to meet in thirty days. Lee had most of her wedding ap- parel bought-nothing elaborate or fancy, for this was War-time. As she carefully packed each article, she thought how wonderful it would be to live in Massachusetts and be near enough to Dick so that they could be together as much as possible. At last all arrangements were com- pleted, and she was on her way to be- come a Navy wife! Lee had been in Massachusetts for three weeks now but hadn't heard from Dick. Then one day the postman blew his whistle. Lee dashed down stairs for her mail. A letter! A letter from Dick. Yes, Lee thought this was the irony of war. Dick had been transferred ahead of schedule. He was now some- where in the North Pacific. And so, my darling, until our plans can really come true, keep pray- ing that this mess will soon be over, and that we will be together again. Goodnight, my love, may God bless you, Dick. Shirley Darling. I A STRANGER IN TOWN As I got off the bus at Oakfield, my watch said it was 12:30. The night was pitch black, and the air was cold and damp. I was the only passenger who had alighted, and the bus was already pulling out. I suddenly felt lost and wished myself on the speed- ing bus, now quite a ways from sight. A stranger in town, I began looking around for someone to tell me where to go. Not a person was in sight. What a dump! I declared, as I started walking down the dark street to find a hotel for the night. As I stepped from the side street, a dark form strode from behind a group of store houses. Before I had a chance to ask him to show me, he had slipped across the street and behind another group of store houses. I knew he saw me. He looked startled when he saw me, as if he hadn't expected to see anyone step from that street. I walked rapidly down the street where I thought the stores Would be, but the face of the man was still fresh in my memory. I thought I heard someone cough behind me, and, as I turned, my arms were gripped by two firm, steel-hard hands. I looked into the eyes of the face I had seen but a minute before. Behind him was an- other short, stout man, With a cap slouched over one eye. I was so frightened that I couldn't speak. The short man laughed, We've got her, Pete, he said. We've got her. By this time I had gained my voice. What does this mean? I stammered. Surely you don't want me. Oh, yes, we do, said the one with l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL his arms around me. You're just the girl we want. You just come along with us without making any fuss, or we'll have to use forceful means. They led me behind some buildings and across a vacant lot. A dim light showed from an old house. I knew they were taking me there. Sure enough, they led me, or rather pulled me, into the spooky place. By now I was so frightened that I could hardly walk. Three other equally evil-looking men greeted me. In the center of the otherwise empty room were a long table and several boxes. They looked up at me saying, Oh, boy, it isn't going to be as dead to- night as I thoughtf' Oh, shut up, said the guy hold- ing me, and help me get her ready for the noose. For the noose ! I shouted. Yes, for the noose, said the other. We'd better explain boys, so as to ease her mind. Well, we are black marketers, he said. Every stranger that comes into town we hang so not to interfere with our business. We don't like to take chances. I had an awful struggle, but five men being stronger than one girl, they succeeded in getting me tied to the scaffold. How that rope choked me! Just as they were letting me drop to break my neck, I woke, with my neck aching from leaning over the back of my seat as the conductor was saying, N ext Stop, Boston. That is what trains and ration books will do to you on a busy day. Ethel Henderson. I INVASION The Americans were just invading an enemy held island. As they step- ped foot on land, the fight really be- gan. Shells were bursting every- where, bullets were going over their heads and hitting the-ground in front of them, and planes, tanks, and trucks could be heard all around them. There was only a small group of soldiers, but what there were knew what they were there for, and knew that it would be either they or the enemy that would be lying dead on the ground after the battle. The night was dark and murky, and the ground was muddy and rough, yet these soldiers cared for nothing. Their job was to take the island and to blast the J aps out of the world forever. These soldiers took no chances, for, if they did, it would mean certain death. As they advanced, the battle got worse, and instead of its looking like night, it looked more like day with bursting of shells and the firing of tracer bullets. Every once in awhile a bullet would find its mark, and an American soldier would die for his country. Some were wounded, yet they fought on until the last drop of blood dropped from their bodies. A soldier, while advancing, got both legs blown off by a bomb. Immediately he shot a Jap Zero. Then, as the Zero came down in fiames, he died from lack of blood and weakness. Many died this same way, yet when the battle ended, the Americans had captured the island with a loss of men and supplies far less than that of the enemy. ' While these soldiers were fighting l THE LIVE WIRE and dying, they had no chance to kick about the rationing and what was go- ing on at home. They had to fight and like it. So would those same people at home have fought, if they had been there with the soldiers. L. Chadwick. A PRISONER It is strange how a mother can re- member incidents of years past- little things that have clung in one's mind as if they were of yesterday. It still seemed a hideous nightmare, that telegram from the war department which read: We deeply regret to inform you that your son, Pfc. Ivan Tower, is reported missing in action over Italy, February the 14th, in the year nine- teen hundred and forty-four. Yes, a fragile piece of paper, but holding words which could tear down a secure basis for future happiness. Ivan, her son, a perfect duplicate of Big Ivan, who had been killed in a plane crash carrying mail from Chi- cago to Los Angeles, when Ivan was but a baby. It had been born right in young Ivan-this love for planes- the same feeling he possessed when he was flying or piloting a plane as his dad had had. Now young Ivan was gone. Per- haps he was a prisoner in a Japanese or German prison camp, or perhaps he was lost in a desert 3 the sun blind- ing him, and he himself suffering from the agony of thirst. There were many possibilities. Must she always be tortured with the terrible dread of the unknown, or would some word come to her of his capture or his death-anything to release her from this feeling of suspense-of waiting? I 'Then it did come, a dirty, torn, but readable, piece of paper from her be- loved boy, a letter full of hope and longing, of loneliness, but not of fear. It read as follows: March 26, 1944. Dear Mom, I realize you're probably wonder- ing about me. I'm fine, even though I am a prisoner of the Germans. Yes, Germans, Mom, not J aps. I have God to thank for that. Joe wasn't as lucky, Mom. The Japs have him. At least the Germans are human to some ex- tent. I had your picture in my wallet, Mom, when I was captured. They let me keep it. I looked at you last night, Mom, and you smiled, a smile full of hope and courage, and it gave me new strength. Your lips moved, and you said, I'm praying for you, son. Soon you'll be home. Never lose faith or courage. I'm always with you. A tear slipped down your cheek. I couldn't bear to see you cry, Mom, so I placed your picture beneath my pil- low, close by me always. That's the way I want it. Keep praying for me, Mom, and I'll come home some day when it's over. I know Mom, I feel it. Your loving son, Ivan. Yes, son, I'm praying. Some day you'll come home, the same small lad of yesterday, but with an older face, worn by hardships suffered, and blood, sweat, and love shed on the field of battle-love for comrades never to return, and blood and sweat for revenge paid the enemy for those like Joe. I'l1 wait-I'll pray. The day will come-SOON. . D. Soper, '46. l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL THE RETURN OF A HERO ' Pamela could hardly wait until Saturday. Here it was already Thurs- day. She and the whole town expect- ed John home on Saturday. There was going to be a formal dance in his honor that night, and, like most girls, Pamela didn't know what she was go- ing to wear. After much fussing and shopping, she found a dress and the necessary things for a formal. Of course, everybody in town knew she was John's girl friend, but Pamela knew all the other girls would be after him. Pamela was certain of this, because every girl in town was shopping. Saturday morning came with a gleam. Pamela had her hair waved, and everything was ready for the evening by 2:00 P. M. They expect- ed John on the 3:00 P. M. train. On her way to the train she saw Patsy Jo standing beside the drug- store. Patsy Jo and Pamela never got along very well, because Patsy J o wanted John. Pamela went over to Patsy Jo and spoke to her, Hi, Jo! What ya doing? Patsy J 0 answered in a very digni- fied manner, Not much right now, but in a few minutes I'm going to the station to see J ohnnyf' Pamela tried not to seem hurt, but she had a very large lump in her throat. How about coming with me? I'm going that way. Patsy Jo turned to her laughing, I'd rather not. Pamela walked on to the station. The whole town of Winterport was out. The band was playing, and everyone was talking at once. It seemed ages before the train rolled around the curve. Everyone pushed l Pamela aside as John got off the train. Pamela started for the road, because she thought John had forgot- ten her with everyone else congratu- lating him. With tears in her eyes, she stumbled down the road. Someone called her name, and she turned around. It was John. He ran quick- ly to meet her and said: Why the tears ? Pamela wiped her eyes and replied, Tears of joy. John never knew the real reason for the tears. Pamela knew now that no one could take John from her, not even Patsy Jo. Joyce Sheridan. DOORWAYS ' What is a doorway? Webster says, a gate, or entrance of a house, means of access. I prefer the latter. I prefer to see something more, to let my imagination create something more vital than the physical proper- ties of a hinged portion of a sidewall created to provide entrance into a building. To the outsider approaching a large white house with magnificent green lawns, the massive oak door with the polished brass knocker rep- resents a barrier which only his im- agination can penetrate. But should that doorway be that of our home, we wildly rush upon it and throw it wide to greet our loved ones within. To the shut-in, a doorway, may provide the only means of contact with life outside. A tap on the door will instantly bring a smile of expec- tant warmth-of sociability. To a prisoner, a doorway would be a hated shackle that represents only a means of escape to freedom. To the l THE LIVE WIRE merchant, a doorway means his live- lihood, and yet, when desired, it can provide protection, and safeguard the interior from theft and pilfering. To Jane, a doorway now had a new meaning. She felt powerless to an- swer the sharp summons which had brought her to the portal. A moment before she had peered through the thick fog which had settled that af- ternoon, condensing in large droplets on her window pane. It was time for the p0stman,and his uniformed figure was visible in the distance. Would there be a letter from Jack? It was nearly a year now since he had been called to the service. Slowly she set aside the tiny sock she had been mend- ing. My, how little Bobby did go through his things! How proud Jack would be to see him in his 'drst year in school! He was the man, now that Daddy had to be away. A knock came at the door. Strange! The postman had never knocked be- fore. Here at the door she stopped as the dawning of realization left her powerless to continue. It might be a registered letter! The crushing thought filled her mind that it might be a government letter concerning Jack! Had it happened? Had her Jack been-? No, it couldn't be? Not Jack! Not the laughing, robust, fun- loving boy who had Won her heart, only to be called away after their few short years of happiness. A second, more insistent, rapplng tore her from her fears, and slowly she turned the latch. Instantly the door flung open. Come on Small Fry, came a booming laughing voice. Make way for the Army! Don't you let even your Hubby in ? If you really want to know some- - I time, ask Jane, who was over-joyed at her husband's surprise furlough: What is a doorway? Theo Wiers. PATIENCE BRINGS SUCCESS John Stalworth walked slowly home from school. His books seemed to weigh a ton, and his weary mind was nearly bursting. Baseball sea- son was coming, and the coach had said he would pitch for the school team if he could find enough time to practice. John lived in the country, and it was at least five miles to school by the road, he went through Mr. Jones' back field, into the woods and across the narrow brook, Which was very deep. From there he went on to the main highway and on to school. This way it was only two miles, and he had managed to find time to practice with the team until yesterday morning. He thought of it with hatred in his heart. John had been walking across the field when he saw Mr. Jones coming, waving his arms and shouting for him to stop. John was in a hurry, but he waited patiently for Mr. Jones. What's the idea, running 'cross my field? Can't your lubknock head tell you that you're spoiling my clo- ver? You git of'en my field, and don't let me see you go 'cross it again! John tried to apologize, but Mr. Jones stalked off. John's only hope was gone. He couldn't pitch his last year in high school. When he told his mother, she was not disturbed. Things didn't look very bright when she said, Just have faith my son, and everything will turn out all right. l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL ' It took a lot of grit, but he man- aged to lift up his head and tried to forget his troubles. Next Saturday John decided to go fishing. It was the only way'to com- fort himself. He got his rod and bait, and slowly made his way through his father's pasture, into the woods, and across the birch grove until he came to the brook. He sat down on a rock and cast his line. As he sat there brooding, something told him to go down-stream toward the dam. It will be better fishing there anyway, he thought. Just as he rounded the bend, he saw Tommy, Mr. Jones' son, standing on the three foot dam casting his line. Even as John watched, the boy lost his balance and fell into ten feet of icy water. John was torn between right and revenge. Why should I help him? His father ruined my chance to pitch. But John knew he was wrong. I've got to help him. Mother said never to seek revenge, he said aloud. While he spoke, he ran to the dam and dived unflinchingly into the cold water. It seemed hours while he groped his way over the rocks and weeds. Just as he had given up, he found the boy. It seem- ed as if his lungs would burst before he could get to the surface with his burden. It's a lucky thing for Tom I took First Aid, he muttered to himself, as he did his best to revive him. It was a proud and successful John that carried Tommy back to his father. Mr. Jones answered the door- bell. After hearing John's story, he scowled. I thank you very much for saving my son, he said tartly, tak- ing Tommy into the house and slam- ming the door. John felt sick all over. He wanted to cry, but he bucked it all and went home. ' Next Monday morning John went to the road and got the mail for his mother. He glanced at a letter ad- dressed to him. When he opened it, this is what he read: My Dear John, I hope you will accept my gift of gratitude. You are welcome to use my new car for the rest of your school year. Your Friend, J. W. Jones. H VERSE Hadley Smith, '47. Lines written by Lt. Chatlain, who amputated his foot with a jackknife and then thought he was going to die. He was rescued after two hours of hiding and is now recuperating in England. I WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY? What did you do today, my friend, From morning 'till the night? How many times did you complain That rationing was too tight? When are you going to start to do l . THE LIVE WIRE All the things you say? A soldier would like to know, my friend, What did you do today? We met the enemy today And took the town by storm. Happy reading it will make For you tomorrow morn. You'll read With satisfaction The brief communique We fought, but are you fighting? What did you do today? My gunner died in my arms today, I feel his warm blood yet. Your neighbor's dying boy gave out A scream I'll never forget. On my right a tank was hit, A flash and then a fire. The stench of burning flesh Still rises from the pyre. ' What did you do today, my friend, To help us with the task? Did you work harder and longer for him, Or is that too much to ask? What right have I to ask you this? You probably will say, Maybe now you'll understand, You see-I died today. GHOSTS Have you ever seen a ghost? Well, let me tell you, friend, I have-and believe you me, I don't want to again. It happened on a dark, black night, When everything was still. I was coming back from visiting A friend up on the hill. I heard the darndest, wierdest cry, It made my bones turn raw: I peeked out through my half-closed I eyes, And this is what I saw. A giant ghost, all garbed in white, Came jogging down the hill. I shook and shivered like an old Ford car - While standing there, stock still. His robe went down below his knees, His hair draped out behind, His arms were long, and angled down, His feet I could not find. His ribs stuck out like piano keys, His jaws contained no teeth. His chest and head floated all alone With his hips and legs beneath. The last thing that I seemed to see. As everything went black, Was a face that had most everything With a built-in shelf in back. Next morning when I came around, The Doc laughed at my moan, He said, I quote, Next time, my lad, Just leave the stuff alone ! John Webb, Jr. THE NATlON'S JITTERBUGU He was once the town's favorite glamour-boy With his filthy saddle-shoes And his glassy ringlets hanging down, With wave-set did they ooze. His skin-tight trousers were rolled up To show his fiashy socks Of orange, yellow, blue, and red And plaids and polka-dots. His favorite hang-out was a place Where he could cut the rug. Oh boy! Oh boy! He's in the groove. The nation's jitterbug! E21l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL His hands were soft and pink and white. He didn't have to work. He had to concentrate on jive. The poor, insipid jerk, But things have changed for him at last. He's lost his saddle-shoes, And fiashy socks, and jazz-bow ties And colored hair wave goos. His lovely curly locks are cut Off close up to his head. His smooth white hands he prized so much Are now all rough and red. It's what he needs! It'll do him good! He'll some day be a man, Instead of just a Jitterbug The hep-cat of the land. We want to thank you Uncle Sam, A million times, and how!! We're rid of the obnoxious droop. He's in the Navy now!! Alice Whittaker. GOOD OLD MAINE I'm glad I live in good old Maine Where our game of life is open, For we play that game the American way, ' And our slogan is Well, here's hopin'. I'm glad I live in good old Maine Where our souls are still our own, Where we can shout out what we think I Without fear of a dictaphone. I'm glad I live in good old Maine With our old red, white and blue, Where, in the most improbable ways, The impossible things come true. Howard Gray. SPRING I find that things are lighter now, That life is twice as sweet. I want to hold my head up high, While walking down the street. My heart beats come in leaps and bounds, My lungs expand with ease, I work and play with equal joy On warm, bright days like these. My head is clearg my thoughts are clean, Yes, everything is fine. I wouldn't take e'en gasoline For this great life of mine. The reason is as plain as day, For my bewildering, If you can keep a secret, please, You see, my friend-it's spring. Louise Wiers. THE RISE OF A NATION We shall rise a better nation When the battle cry is o'er, When our troubled days are over, And the cannon cease to roar, And a love of right and duty I Will fill the land once more. We shall thank our God All Mighty That the days of strife are o'er. Richard Scott. THE MILKY WAY A thousand dainty stars Shed radiance through the night, Sprinkled across a deep, deep blue A band of silvery light. God's bridge to heaven, Where Knights of old can ride, And elfins run in stardust E221 THE LIVE WIRE Or golden fairies slide. Like diamonds they glitter, A most enchanting sight, Piercing through a velvet blueg A hazy Wreath of light. Clusters of precious jewels Shine thru' a clear, cool night, Faintly smiling down at us. That misty cloud of light. Phyllis Whittaker. LOVE What is love? said Johnny Brown To his older sister Sue. I can't understand about it at all. Do you really think you do ? Well, Sue began to tell him . The accurate meaning of love She said, It was angels blessings Sent from the heavens above. Love's like a case of spring fever. It makes your heart play a tune, And it may end With Wedding bells In April, May, or June. Love's like a sandman's pleasant dream, With all beautiful things surround- ing. Love's like a garden of trees and shrubs, And beautiful flowers abounding. Now do you see, said Sister Sue To little Johnny Brown, What love is and Why the angels Order it sent down ? Yes, said John, I think I do, And his face began to blush, It's all good things put into one I And ends in kisses and mush. It's when a guy looks at a girl And thinks she's like a dove, ' And, if he finds she has some dough, Well, Brother, he's in love. Joyce Emerson. ODE 'FO THE ANT A curious creature The industrious ant. A double feature Of rambling and rant. Entomologists rate him A creature of brains. They record his cities, The armies he trains. He professes religion, Casts ballots, holds slaves. Holds courts of conviction To sentence his knaves. Entomologists can claim Educational training. But I don't give him credit To go in when it's raining. Theo Wiers RATION BOOK BLUES We haven't any sugar, We've used our points for shoes, We haven't much of anything, Except those ration blues. But why should we be kicking About our ration books, While our boys are out there fighting To wipe out the Axis crooks? Weive had to give up pleasure driv- ing, But don't let that get you down. There is still a horse and buggy To take you into town. Some say you can't have any fun, I . NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL But if you can find a guide, You'll always remember that day You went on a buggy ride. If you stay home by your radio, In comes a flash of news. That will start you thinking About those ration blues. Rosalie Jones. OUR FLAG It hangs in every class-room This flag of our land. It's in the hearts of our boys Who fight in united bands. It's before us every moment And each one saves a place To cherish it with love And ever burning grace. It's stripes fly high-the symbol of The things which we believe. The love we shower over it Will never be relieved. And when our day of Victory comes Old Glory shall fly high, Her folds unfurled to every breeze Which blows through peaceful skies. Betty Turner. HOME Where's the place you long for When you're many miles away? Where's the place you're thinking of As your thoughts race -by each day? The pasture's always greener On the other side of the fenceg But it seldom seems to be that way When you use your common sense. It's easy now, to bluff it out, We all would like to roamg But I'll bet my hat, we'll all be glad When it's time to start back home. John H. Webb, Jr. l24l THE LIVE WIRE I LQCALS SENIOR PLAY Back Row, left to rfght-N. Stevens, M, Fletcher, J. Webb, D. Carsley, E, Parent, Miss G. Haw- kins, coach, E. Dow. Front Row, left to rightfL. Chadwick, L. Clement. B. Foss, B. Leavitt. SENIOR PLAY 'LDon't Darken My Doorlu the an- nual Senior Play, produced at the Town Hall, January 26, was coached by Miss Genevieve Hawkins, and in- cluded the following cast: Roger Kent, a bachelor Lyle Chadwick Rosemary Kent, his romantic niece Dorcas Carsley Tom Garrick, Rosemary's persis- tent suitor John Webb, Jr. Poppy Foster, maid-of-all-work Beulah Leavitt Alec Stebbins, Poppy's devoted swain Bernard Foss I Jane Perkins, a writer of romances Lorraine Clement Louisa Featherstone, a maiden lady Emily Parent Susie Featherstone, her younger sister Eva Dow The story: 4 Rosemary, influenced by Jane Per- kin's books of romance, scorns all of her would-be lovers, until Tom Gar- rick appears on the scene and stub- bornly refuses to give her up. He is aided by Rosemary's uncle and Jane Perkins herself, who both wish Rose- mary to be married to Tom. Accord- ing to their plans, these three make I ' NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Rosemary believe that Tom is an em- bittered man with a past! This, of course, supplies Tom with the requir- ed romance, and he and Rosemary elope in the last act, Rosemary still believes that her uncle disapproves of Tom because of his fictitious past! The parts were well portrayed, the cast well made up, and, on the whole, it was a very successful production. Music was furnished between the acts by the High School Orchestra under Miss Thorne's direction. Credit for the backstage cast goes to: Business and Stage Manager Norman Stevens Assistants Mildred Fletcher Herbert Condon Prompter and Coach Miss Genevieve Hawkins SENIOR CLASS The Senior Class has had a busy and successful year, making and com- pleting plans for graduation. Baccalaureate Services were held June 4, at the Union Church. The Class Night program, June 6, included the following items: Class History Lorraine Clement Class Gifts Emily Parent Bernard Foss Class Will Phyllis Whittaker Class Prophecy Alice Whittaker Norman Stevens The annual Senior Prom was held June 9, at the Newport Armory. Also on June 9, was the Seniors' Last Assembly with the following program: Address to Undergraduates John Webb, Jr. Farewell to Seniors Colleen Richardson I Awarding of Letters, Prizes and Medals Richard Swanson The class colors were blue and gold, and the class flowers were white roses. Beulah Leavitt was class marshal. Diplomas and awards were given out at the Commencement Exercises. The honor speakers of the class of 1944 are as follows: Valedictorian-John Webb, Jr., with a four years' average of 95.58. Salutatorian--Lyle Chadwick, with a four years' average of 90.18. First Honor Essay - Mildred Fletcher. Second Honor Essay - Dorcas Carsley. JUNIOR CLASS The highlights of the year for this class were the Junior Prize Speaking Exhibition, held at the Town Hall, April 12, and the Junior May Dance, at the Newport Armory in May. The class has been busy with class meet- ings and earning money for gradua- tion. The Juniors have been successfully carrying out the plan of class dues. This practice was first adopted by the class in their Freshman year. The members of the class who or- dered their class rings last spring re- ceived them late in the fall. Two of the members of the class are now serving with the armed ser- vices, Omar Perry with the Army and Norman McKenzie in the Navy. The following were the partici- pants in the Junior Prize Speaking Exhibition and were coached by the members of the faculty: Marilyn MacLauch1an, Helen Wiers, Jeanne Littlefield, Joyce l THE LIVE WIRE STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row--G. Mullen. R. Swanson, R. Scott, B. Foss, H. Smith, H. Shapiro, F. Pray, M. lii'zull'orll. Front Row-AE. Dow, H. Wiers, M. Fletcher, J. Webb L. Clement, L. Wiers. Emerson, Shirley Darling, Ethel Henderson, Gladys Graves, Mabel Parker. The general manager for this event was Richard Scott. FRESHMAN CLASS At the first of the year, the Fresh- men Were initiated by the Sopho- mores and received by the Seniors, according to custom. They have held few class meetings, since their home room periods each Week have been devoted to a study of First Aid. This course was first taught by Mr. Wyman, and later by Reginald Richardson. The class has sponsored a Fresh- man Speaking Contest and a Moth- er's Day Assembly. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class began their I year's activities with the annual cus- tom of initiating the Freshmen, tak- ing a Whole day for his event, and ending with a parade on Main Street. The class purchased class pins and ordered their class rings. Members of the class who took part in Sophomore Speaking were Doris Dow, Dorothy Soper, Althea Condon, Frank Pray, and Roland Peterson. The speakers were coached by the faculty members, and the affair was given as a special assembly. First prize was awarded to Dorothy Soper and second prize to Frank Pray, who was also the author of his selection. STUDENT COUNCIL President John Webb, Jr. Vice President Bernard Foss Secretary and Treasurer Mildred Fletcher Faculty Adviser Mr. Sherman l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL The members of the Student Coun- cil are elected by their classes to rep- resent them in supervising and regu- lating school affairs. This year the Council has sponsor- ed the successful Winter Carnival, the annual magazine contest, a get- acquainted assembly, the sale of war bonds and stamps, and the sale of stu- dent activity tickets. The members of the Council purchased Student Council Pins. Six members of the Council attend- ed the meeting of the State Student Council meeting in Augusta, April 1. WINTER CARNIVAL The highlight of the annual Winter Carnival program, February 19, was the crowning of the carnival queen, Mildred Fletcher. The other queen candidates, Phyllis Whittaker, Helen Wiers, Doris Stevens, and Betty Tur- ner, acted as attendants, and a group of student sportsmen acted as escorts for the coronation procession. Miss Fletcher then awarded the prizes for the sports events of the carnival. Joyce Emerson and Richard Swan- son, high scorers of the girls' and boys' races, received the individual cups. Others who starred in the carn- ival were Richard Scott, Kenneth Small, Maurice Bradford, Howard Gray, Philip Coburn, David Rowe, Joyce Sheridan, and Louise Wiers. A program, which preceded the coronation, included selections by the N. H. S. orchestra, vocal duets by Dorothy Soper and Kay Doore, and novelty numbers by the Kitchen Band. A play, entitled Cookoo, I'm a Bird, and coached by Mr. Wyman, included in the cast Babette Tucker, l Richard Swanson, Frank Pray, and Richard Nason. The sports events both in the morn- ing and afternoon, were held on Lake Sebasticook and Tip Top Hill. The annual public baked bean sup- per was held the week before the Carnival, which was postponed be- cause of weather conditions. The supper was under the direction of Miss Florence Treworgy, assisted by the Student Council. ENGLISH CLUB President John Webb, Jr. Vice President Jeanne Littlefield Secretary and Treasurer Babette Tucker Faculty Adviser Miss R. Hawkins This is a purely honorary club, whose members must maintain an average of 90 or more in English. The English Club has carried out its usual activities, including an unusual and amusing ,initiation of new mem- bers. At each of the monthly meet- ings, two members have given three minute reports on some famous American authors. Varied programs and refreshments were a feature of each meeting. The English Club members also compiled and adminis- tered an English test to the freshman class. Prizes were given to the high- est scoring boy and girl at the Com- mencement Exercises. The members of the Club are listed as follows: John Webb, Jr., Jeanne Littlefield, Babette Tucker, Margaret Fletcher, Geneva Mitchell, Jack Randall, Had- ley Smith, Lyle Chadwick, Shirley Darling, Ruth Harris, Guy Mullen, Rosalie Jones, Joyce Sheridan. l THE LIVE WIRE JOURNALISM CLUB Inventions Homer Sawyer President John Webb, Jr. Quinn Rich Vice President Mildred Fletcher Typists Emma Woodward Secretary and Treasurer Eva Dow Colleen Richardson Mary Brewer Faculty Advisers Miss R. Hawkins Alice Whittaker Mrs. Bryant Mimeographers: John Webb This year the Journalism Club has been actively concerned with their efforts to Write a better Booster twice a month, and with publishing the annual Live Wire. Their Week- ly meetings have been devoted to bus- iness and gathering material. This year, the Journalism Club members purchased pins, inscribed with the emblem of the club. The Club spon- sored a Popularity Contest in the school, and also one social. BOOSTER BOARD Co-Editors Phyllis Whittaker Margaret Fletcher Columns: Locals and Weekly Calendar Howard Shapiro Mildred Cookson Celia Roberson Sidney Cookson Helen Wiers Personals Boys' Athletics Girls' Athletics Literary Shirley Darling Jeanne Littlefield Mabel Parker Jokes Sidney Smith Style Phyllis Whittaker Lois Bryant Class Columns: Freshman and Sophomore Dale MacLauchlan Junior and Senior I Colleen Richardson Teacher's Column Responsibility of Co-Editors Principal's Column Responsibility of Co-Editors I Guy Mullen Roland Peterson Quinn Rich Exchange Editor Lorraine Clement Service Men's Column Ethel Henderson Mildred Fletcher N. A. S. S. The National Athletic Scholarship Society of Secondary Schools is made up of boys who have earned a Var- sity Athletic Letter, have maintained a scholastic average equal to or high- er than the school average, and who have exemplified the highest type of citizenship and sportsmanship. The N. H. S. members are: Class of 1944: John Webb, Jr., Lyle Chadwick. DRAMATIC CLUB President Beulah Leavitt Vice President Lorraine Clement Secretary and Treasurer Dorothy Soper Faculty Adviser Miss G. Hawkins The Dramatic Club has not only presented plays, but the members have also written original plays. Many of the meetings this year have been spent in studying make-up, the history of drama, the essentials in the presentation of plays. At an exchange assembly with Corinna, the pantomime, And the Lamp Went Out, was presented. The same pantomime Was also given some J . NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL L Y, HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Back Row-R. Harris, L. Wiers, T. Reynolds, L, Bryant, A. Whittaker, R. Jones. Second Row-R. lVl:xcAlIistel', S. Dzirling. Miss 'I'rewm'uy. E. Woodward, R. Tardy, D. Dow. Front Row-E. Dow, D. Gur- rison, M. l Ivt:-hrr, A. Whittaker, M. Cookson, G. Graves, O. Stuart. time later at one of the regular P. T. A. meetings in March. A one-act play, Better Never Than Late, was given in April at the Dra- matic Club assembly. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President Alice Whittaker Vice President Mildred Fletcher Secretary Mildred Cookson Treasurer Dorcas Carsley Faculty Adviser Miss Treworgy This year, the Home Economics Club, formerly the Home Makers, held meetings twice a month during the activity period. The club made a Thanksgiving basket and delivered it to a needy family. At one of their assemblies and also at a P. T. A. meeting, the club members presented a humorous pantomime, entitled The Fatal Guest. Club meetings were devoted to l making small articles which the mem- bers sold at the annual Barn Dance, of which the Home Economics Club and the Future Farmers were co- sponsors. The club also sponsored a Fashion Style Show, with the club members as models. DEBATE CLUB President Frank Pray Vice President Guy Mullen Secretary and Treasurer Jeanne Littlefield Faculty Adviser Miss Greenwood The Debate Club this year has been kept by transportation diflicul- ties from participating in debates with other schools, as they have done in the past. The main topic of the season was whether or not the United States should join in reconstituting the League of Nations. Although there l THE LIVE WIRE l l t FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Standing-N. Reynolds, C. Randall, H. Gray, E. O'Farrell, W. Weymouth. Seated-F. Chadwick, G. l h Burns, M. Stevens, Q. Ric . were no outside debates, the club purchased material and joined the Bates League. The members spent their club meetings working on the topic and holding practice debates. The club held a public debate on the topic at an evening meeting and also sponsored a Lincoln Day Assem- bly. FUTURE FARMERS President Norman Stevens Vice President Galen Burns Secretary Quinn Rich Treasurer Lyle Chadwick Reporter Warren Weymouth Watch Dog Howard Gray Faculty Adviser Mr. Beedy The Future Farmers of America chapter of Newport consisted of ten paid-up members this year. Due to the lack of machinery, the membersf I projects were mainly in wood work- ing. The club was not able to hold its annual Father and Son Banquet be- cause of Wartime restrictions. The Home Economics Club and the Fu- ture Farmers collaborated to sponsor the annual Barn Dance and to share expenses and receipts. This year each club cleared more than 31200. N CLUB President Richard Swanson Vice President Mildred Fletcher Secretary and Treasurer Frank Pray Faculty Adviser Mr. Sherman The N Club is composed entirely of students who have earned at least one varsity letter. The chief purpose of this club is to regulate the award- ing of letters and numerals, and to l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL ORCH ESTRA Standing--M. MacLauchlan, H. Smith, R. Nason, J. Webb, N. Davis, D. Carsley. Sittinx-ziR. Peter- aen. J. Littlefield, J. Emerson. foster sportsmanship and cooperation in all activities. The only social event of the club was the N Club Dance, held in the Newport Armory. In addition to those who have been members of the N Club, the follow- ing list includes those who have earn- ed a letter this year and who will be- come active members of the club next year. Richard Swanson, Frank Pray, John Webb, Jr., Charles Debeck, Sid- ney Cookson, Albert Debeck, Lyle Chadwick, Bruce Coates, Roland Pe- terson, Celia Roberson, Doris Stev- ens, Margaret Fletcher, Lorraine Clement, Natalie Davis, Mildred Fletcher, Louise Wiers, Dorcas Cars- ley, Jeanne Littlefield, Ethel Hender- son, Beulah Leavitt, Joyce Emerson, Mildred Cookson, Helen Wiers, Joyce Sheridan, Marilyn Reed, Phyllis Whittaker, Marilyn MacLauchlan. i MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS ORCHESTRA Business Manager John Webb, Jr. Librarian Jeanne Littlefield Director Miss Thorne GIRLS' GLEE CLUB President Helen Wiers Vice President Lorraine Clement Secretary and Librarian Louise Wiers BOYS' GLEE CLUB President Hadley Smith Vice President Richard Scott Secretary and Librarian Wendall Braley The Orchestra began rehearsals in the autumn before school opened, and since than have met twice weekly. They have played at such occasions as the Senior Play, the Winter Carnival, Junior Prize Speaking, and Com- mencement Exercises. This year the Orchestra and both l THE LIVE WIRE l GIRLS' GLEE CLUB S S B Back Row-E. I-Iuse, M. Huse, D. Wl1eeler',D. tevens. Second Row-D'. oper, J. olwell, D. Gl1l'l'lSOYl, E, Rowe, E. Parent. Front Row--R. Harris, L, Clement, H. Wiers, L. Wiers, B. Tucker, D. LU --I xy Alb! . Glee Clubs combined to present a Musical Festival in May. The pro- ceeds of this Festival were spent in buying records for the service men in out-of-the-way camps and stations. The Glee Clubs practice once a week in the Music Room. The Boys' Glee Club has consisted of a double quartet this year. The Freshman and Sophomore classes meet once a week in the Main Room for assembled singing under the direction of Miss Thorne. GIRLS' ATHLETIC CLUB President Mildred Fletcher Vice President Louise Wiers Secretary and Treasurer Colleen Richardson Faculty Adviser Miss Treworgy The Girls' Athletic Club met twice a week this year, making plans for their various sports' activities. The I members participated in basketball, softball, and track. The club also sponsored a ping pong tournament among the girls of the school. This year the girls made their own softball suits. BOYS' ATHLETIC CLUB President Richard Swanson Vice President Charles Debeck Secretary and Treasurer Lyle Chadwick Faculty Adviser Mr. Sherman The Boys' Athletic Club met twice a week, discussing sports affairs. The following membership requirements are included in their constitution: All members must have a season ticket or pay dues of ten cents each week. All members must participate in some sport and in intra-mural basketball. Sidney Cookson was manager of l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' GLEE CLUB ack Ruwffi. e rso , . :sf , 1. 'l arrell, l . Pray, D. MacLauchlun. Front, Rows-l'. An- B Pts-nRN1ml'0 rlcrson, ll, Voziu-s, H. Smith, R. Scott, W. Braley. the basketball team, and Richard Na- son was assistant manager. MAGAZINE CONTEST This year, as in former years, the students have participated in amag- azine subscription contest, the pro- ceeds of which went into the school fund. Individual prizes were award- ed according to a point system. At the close of the contest, a party and a treasure hunt were held for all stu- dents who had sold at least one sub- scription. Winners of the treasure hunt were: Gladys Graves, Florence Kenniston, Lyle Chadwick, and John Webb. ' The school leader and general man- ager was John Webb, and the class chairmen were as follows: Seniors Lyle Chadwick Juniors Omar Perry l Sophomores Harold Hanson Freshmen Marilyn Reed HONOR ROLL The following are the Honor Rolls for the first half of the year. First Quarter Distinction: 193 or overb Seniors John Webb High Honors C90 or overl Seniors Dorcas Carsley Lyle Chadwick Juniors Shirley Darling Jeanne Littlefield Sophomores Ruth Harris Emily Huse Marilyn Huse Margaret Fletcher Freshmen Joyce Sheridan Rosalie Jones Low Honors r overj Seniors L Lorraine Clement l THE LIVE WIRE Mildred Fletcher Sophomores Emily Huse Juniors Howard Shapiro Marilyn Huse Celia Roberson Freshmen - Joyce Sheridan Sophomores Jacqueline Bolwell Seniors Mildred Fletcher Philip Coburn Juniors Joyce Emerson Guy Mullen Celia Roberson Babette Tucker Howard Shapiro Althea Condon Sophomores Charles Randall Geneva Mitchell Ruth Harris Freshmen Lois Bryant Margaret Fletcher r Jack Randall Guy Mullen Janet Wood Babette Tucker Hadle Smith Philip Coburn Mildred Whiting Geneva Mitchell Wendall Braley Althea Condon Second Quarter Ruth McAllister Seniors John Webb Theo Wiers Juniors Jeanne Littlefield Roland Peterson Seniors Dorcas Carsley Freshmen Lois Bryant Lyle Chadwick Rosalie Jones Lorraine Clement Hadley Smith Juniors Shirley Darling Jack Randall BASKETBALL fBoysJ This year the team had a hard time, starting with only three of last year's players, two of whom, Pray and C. Debeck were letter men. The remainder were new members. The team lost 2 or 3 games by a small margin. As usual, the boys and girls played the Alumni. There were three games with them. The schoolboys beat two games, and the alumni beat one. The first game of the season was the Round Robin, played at Newport, December 3, 1943. The purpose of I this game was to get the players to- gether so that they might meet one another. The game included the boys and girls of Hermon, E. Corinth, Corinna, Hartland and Newport. Winning the tournament was E. Corinth. The boys games were as follows: Corinna, 73 Newport, 2. Hartland, 2: Hermon, 3. E. Corinth, 103 Corinna, 3. Hartland, 6, Newport, 7. Hermon, 1, E. Corinth, 7. The first game away was with Cor- inna on their own floor, December 10. 251 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL I. IJL-In-ck, F. Pray, B. Coates, L. Chadwick, R. Swanson, H. Gray, C. Debeck. P. Coburn. K l S, Cuokson. Ike Debeck did most of the shoot- ing, with three baskets, Swanson fol- lowing with two baskets. The game was a hard and fast one. The line-up at the start put in by Coach Soper was at forward positions, A. Debeck and Pray, Swanson at center, O'Far- rell and Chadwick at guards. The score was 24 to 17 in Corinna's favor. The next game away was when we journeyed to East Corinth and lost a hard fought game. The boys put everything into it, but with little re- sult. The game started too slow. High scorer for the game was Pray, with four baskets. The score for the game was 29 to 41 in E. Corinth's favor. The first home game was with Hartland, December 31. The line-up was as follows: Center, Swanson, Guards, C. Debeck and L. Chadwick, Forwards, P. Coburn and A. Debeck. I High scorer for Newport was R. Swanson. We played a good game, but Hartland won by the score of 38 to 30. A game off the record was with Dexter, Jr. Varsity. Dexter's second team beat the boys with a 24 to 40 victory for Dexter. Coach Soper tried a new line of defense. This was the first time man to man defense was played, and it worked well. Beginning at the half, Charlie got on to the ball with 8 baskets. Swanson and Ike fed them right in to him, and Charlie went to work, adding 16 points to our team's score. On January 14 the boys and girls traveled to Hartland. The game was close, with a 21 to 24 victory for Hartland. The line-up at the start was at center, Swanson: Guards, Chadwick and Pray, at Forward po- 1 THE LIVE WIRE sitions, the Debeck brothers. Top scorer was Ike, with five baskets. The next home game was played with Corinna, January 21. The line- up was as follows: Center, R. Swan- song Guards, Pray and Chadwick, Forwards, the Debeck boys. High scorers were Pray and Swanson. East Corinth won by the score of 30 to 22. The last home game was played with Hermon, February 11. The line- up was Swanson centerg forwards, C. Debeck and his brother, Ikea guards, Chadwick and Pray. High scorers were C. Debeck and Pray. Hermon won with the score of 28 to 9. The last game of the season was played at Hermon. The Hermon five beat the N. H. S. boys by a score of 26 to 37. Scoring heavily for N. H. S. was Swanson with five baskets, and A. Debeck with 2. This game featur- ed strong ofensive play by both teams. S. Cookson. SCHEDULE Place Date Score I We They Corinna vs. N. H. S., Dec. 10, '43 15 23 East Corinth vs. N. H. S., Dec. 17, '43 13 16 Newport vs. Hartland, Dec. 29, '43 18 34 Newport vs. Alumni 30 30 Newport vs. Corinna, Jan. 21, '44 21 20 Newport vs. E. Corinth, Jan. 28, '44 25 18 Newport vs. Alumni, Feb. 3, '44 11 24 Newport vs. Hermon, Feb. 11, '44 18 28 Hermon vs. N. H. S., Feb. 18, '44 18 29 l BASEBALL The team started oi with warm- ups at Witham's field, and practices were held there, too. The players were Pray, Soule, Weymouth, Wiers, Davis, R. Scott, Hicks, Randall, Mag- nus, Swanson, and C. Debeck. The manager was M. Bradford, and the assistant was S. Cookson. The coaches were Wyman and Storer. There were six games played. The home games were: N. H. S. vs. Corinna, May 6 Corinna, 9, N. H. S., 8 N. H. S. vs. Dexter Dexter, 205 N. H. S.,9 N. H. S. vs. Corinna, May 26 Corinna, 6, N. H. S., 7 Games away were: N. H. S. vs. Corinna, May 4 Corinna, 6, N. H. S., 1 N. H. S. vs. Dexter, May 11 Dexter, 17, N. H. S., 10 N. H. S. vs. Corinna, May 18 Corinna, 65 N. H. S., 2 The first game of the season was played on May 4 with Corinna, at Corinna. The pitcher was Davis, and the catcher was Soule. The only run of the game for N. H. S. was by Weymouth, and Davis -knocked him in. Corinna won with the score of 6 to 1. The second game of the season was with Corinna, played at Newport on May 6. The score was 9 to 8, with a victory for Corinna. The game was close, but Rankin of Corinna came in on a passed ball. Scoring largely for Newport was Wiers, Davis and Soule. The pitcher was Scott, and the catch- er was Weymouth. The third game of the season was with Dexter at Dexter, May 11. The score was 17 to 10, with a victory for l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASEBALL TEAM Back RowfN. Reynolds, E. Turner, S. Smith, R. Chambers, H. Marshals, M. Iiradforrl, P. Coburn. Second Row--H. Condon. D. Rowe, N. Stevens, L. Shall, L. Chadwick, R. Scott, C. Randall, R. Nason, Mr. Sherman, coach. Front Row-A. Debeck, P. Anderson, C. Debeck, F. Pray, R. Swanson, E. 0'Far- rm-ll, li. Luatcs, S. Cookson. Dexter. Scoring largely for Newport was Soule. The pitcher for Newport was Davis, and the catcher was J. Weymouth. The fourth game was played May 18 with Corinna at Corinna. The score was 8 to 2 in favor of Corinna. The scoring was done by Debeck and Davis. the pitcher was Davis, and the catcher was Weymouth. The fifth game of the season was played at Newport with Dexter. The score for this game was 20 to 9 in favor of Dexter. The pitcher was Scott and the catcher was J. Wey- mouth. Scoring for Newport was done by Soule. The last game of the season was played on May 26, with Corinna at Newport. The score was 7 to 6 with a well-earned victory for Newport. This game was played during a heavy rain, and the boys were soaked. The l pitcher was Davis, and the catcher was Weymouth. TRACK Because of the transportation problem which grew into a pleasure ban, the track team limited its meets to only one. This one was at Colby College at Waterville. The boys who took part in the meet were Debeck, Weymouth, Davis, Soule, Fernald, and Wiers. The boys who placed in the meet were Debeck, Weymouth, Fernald, and Soule. GIRLS' ATHLETICS Girls' basketball started off with only eleven girls turning out for prac- tice, but Coach Treworgy was deter- mined to make a top notch team out of them. The season started off with New- fl THE LIVE WIRE GIRLS' BASKETBALL Buck Row-M. Reed, C. Richardson, C. Robersm, D. Stevens. Sect-nd Row-Coach Treworiry, J. Volwull, J. Sheridan, M, Fletcher, E. Henderson, H. WVius, manager. Front RowfMildrcd Fletcher, Milrlrcfl Cookson. port playing host at the annual Round Robin. The girls put up a good showing, tying with Corinna, but tak- ing a slight beating by Hartland. Next, came that game we always look forward to, the Alumni game. The high school team put up a valiant fight, but lost the game by a small margin. Their next game was a thriller with Corinna, at Corinna. Bad luck seem- ed to be frowning at the girls, for our center forward, Johnnie Fletcher, broke her wrist, thus leaving her out of the next three games. The next Friday we went up to East Corinth for a very close game. It was a tie to the very last whistle, but East Corinth made the final basket, thus winning the victory. Before the next game, much to our regret, we lost our center guard, Glen Brewer, who moved to New Jersey. I The next two games were defeats by Hartland. January 21, 1944, found Newport playing host to Corinna in a game that had the spectators on their feet until the last minute. It was nip and tuck all the way through, with New- port getting a one point victory. The next game showed East Corinth tak- ing a defeat by the blue and white. February 11 showed Newport bat- tling fiercely with the League Champ Hermon girls, and we were forced to accept a heartbreaking defeat. The next game also proved to be a close game with Hermon. The girls were really good, but the superior team won. The All-Star game took place at East Corinth, Hermon girls playing the All-Stars. When the referee blew the final whistle, the All-Stars were victorious. J NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL The two All-Stars of Newport were two seniors, Johnnie Fletcher and Mildred Cookson. These two girls proved their worth by supporting the All-Stars whole-heartedly. We will lose these two girls through graduation this spring, but next fall will see two capable girls taking their places on the floor. The squad appreciates the untiring efforts of our coach, Miss Florence Treworgy, our beloved Trigger, and thank her from the bottom of our hearts. We also thank our manager, Helen Wiers, who was always there with oranges, gum, and a good word. lk if lk Eleven swell girls, fighting as one, Happy in games honestly won. Never down-hearted, tho' often de- feated, Trigger's instructions often re- peated. Our gallant co-captains, Minnie and Johnnie, Forwards were Colleen, Celia, and Dottie, Hard shooting Ethel and Marilyn, small, Who constantly crowded the foe to the wall. Glennis and Joyce , Mutt and Jackie Driving the enemy positively wacky. We've worked and fought and suffer- ed defeat, We've worked and fought and won victory sweet. Dear Helen, as score keeper, helping things hum With smiles and praises, oranges, gum, Here's to us all in forty-four, And say it with a grin, Fight and play as square as you can. May the best team always win. Ill Ill ll The cheerleaders seem to be few around Newport, but what we have are the best. Louise Wiers and Dor- cas Carsley can't always be around, so come on and try out for cheerlead- ing, girls. Right on the heels of basketball came plans for a Table Tennis tourn- ament. The playing began March 27, with several girls hoping to be the winner of the tournament. As it pro- gressed, many of the girls have been eliminated. The winner of the tourn- ament will be given a lovely pendant, of which she can be proud. April 17 will see the starting of the girls' softball teams. The girls, deck- ed out in new track suits, are plan- ning on having some very colorful games with surrounding schools. Well, good luck, girls. Keep up that old school spirit. Cheerio! Roberson and Wiers, '45. ll PERSONALS POPULARITY CONTEST SCHOOL AT LARGE Best Student-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Littlefield. Best Dressed--Boy, H. Shapiro, Girl, L. Clement. Neatest--Boy, H. Shapiro, Girl, L. Clement. E401 THE LIVE WIRE Most Musical-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, C. Richardson. School Romeo-Boy, R. Swanson. School J uliet-Girl, J. Fletcher. Best Dancer-Boy, F. Pray: Girl, ftiel , Girl, P. Whittaker. Personality-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. Prettiest Hair-Boy, C. Varney, Girl, P. Whittaker. G. Caruso. Most Popular-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. Sleepiest-Boy, K. Small, Girl, D. Noisiest- Bolwell. Quietest- Huse. Boy, J. Webb: Girl, J. Boy, G. Varney, Girl M. Garrison. Wittiest-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, M. Best Athlete--Boy, R. Swanson, Cookson, A. Condon Qtiej. Girl, J. Fletcher. Flirtiest-Boy, R. Swanson, Girl, Best Complexion-Boy, Q. Rich, Girl, P. Whittaker. Prettiest Eyes-Boy, G. Varney, Girl, J. Fletcher. B. Tucker. Best Gum Chewer-Boy, G. Burns, Girl, J. Bolwell. Tallest-Boy, L. Chadwick: Girl, Most Dependable-Boy, J. Webb, E. Rowe. Girl, J. Fletcher. Shortest-Boy, S. Cookson, Girl, Prettiest Teeth-Boy, J. Webb, D. Stevens. Girl, A. Condon. Cutest-Boy, Condon, Cookson, Patriotic-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. ' MEET THE SENIORS NAME AMBITION WEAKNESS FAVORITE SAYING WOULDN'T GIVE UP Johnnie Fletcher To graduate Sailors Sounds good Writing to her men in the service Minnie Cookson Keeping Charlie Eddie Shut up! A date with Eddie under control A . 1 John Webb Join up Red Well, it's like Horseback Tldlflg Norman Stevens Dorcas Carsley Emily Parent Join the Navy Corinna girls Join Nurse Cadet Corps Dancing Join Nurse Cadet Corps Liking the boys Eva Dow Waiting for her man A soldier to come home . Emma Woodward To live with Minnie Corinna this summer Phyllis Whittaker Commercial Designer Sailors Alice Whittaker Secretary Carl Lorraine Clement Go to college Movies Beulah Leavitt Go to Conn. Junior boy Bernard Foss Join up Girls Ruth Tardy For her man to come Beauty pins Lyle Chadwick To get an A Studying l41l this. . . Censored How are we going to get there? Can't you take us Are you kidding? Oh, mercy ! Brother ! lCYeh 'YI Gosh ! Gee Whiz ! uoh, my!! H A good fight Her trips to Hartland Dances Working in Shorey's Roller skating Ice cream A date with Carl Studying Staying out late His car Her jewelry English Club meetings lab NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL 'Hu fyx. ' 1 O1 E421 A I i!'5wg.f1fJff1i, fnk, JB fl 'n 115 fu' xg Xuffwssi fr, THE LIVE WIRE gg-3 , HONG? H SEA ,-A I 4:2 J W K :Www .Elm NEWPORT HHHISCHOOL Best Student-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, L. Clement. Best Dressed-Boy, J. Webb, Girl L. Clement. Neatest - Boy, Lyle Chadwick, Girl, P. Whittaker. Most Musical-Boy, J. Webb: Girl, D. Carsley. Class Romeo-J. Webb, Juliet-J. Fletcher. Best Dancer-Boy, ? ? ? , Girl, J. Fletcher. Most Popular-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. Best Disposition-Boy, B. Foss, Girl, E. Parent. Sleepiest-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, Pat Berry. Hardest Worker-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, L. Clement. Sweetest-Boy, L. Chadwick, Girl, P. Whittaker. Best Athlete-Boy, L. Chadwick, Girl, J. Fletcher. Prettiest Hair-Boy, L. Chadwick, Girl, D. Carsley. Prettiest Eyes-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, D. Carsley. Best Complexion-Boy, L. Chad- wick: Girl, D. Carsley. Most Dependable-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. Prettiest Teeth--Boy, J. Webb, Girl, P. Whittaker. Cutest-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, P. Whittaker. Personality-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, J. Fletcher. Noisiest-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, M. Cookson. Quietest-Boy, B. Foss, Girl, L. Clement. Wittiest-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, M. Cookson. Flirtiest-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, I J. Fletcher. Best Gum Chewer-Boy, L. Chad- wick, Girl, P. Berry. Tallest-Boy, L. Chadwick: Girl, J. Fletcher. ' Shortest-Boy, N. Stevens, Girl, A. Whittaker. Patriotic-Boy, J. Webb, Girl, Eva Dow. JOKES Miss Greenwood: What did you say, Swanson? Swanson: Nothing Miss Greenwood: The next per- son who says nothing as loud as that will have to suffer. Gig Burns: May I speak to Scott? Miss Greenwood: No. Scott: May I speak to Burns? Miss Greenwood: What about ? Scott: To see what he wanted to speak to me about. Mr. Sherman: Let me show you how to do that problem before you work your brain out. Pray: What brain? Mr. Sherman: I had to be polite. Carl Gray: May I speak ? Miss Greenwood: You just got through speaking. Carl Gray: No, he was speaking to me, now I want to speak to him. Philip Anderson in algebra class: What would you do if anyone gave you a problem like that ? Mr. Sherman: Go crazy, prob- ably. Mrs. Bryant: Jackie and Bruce l THEIJVE WIRE 0 .... -..--- ..... 5 I I O 0 0 0 I 0 O I I I I I O BETTER STYLES HONEST VALUES Waterville Maine Qqqqqqpeooooooc o Institution of Character and XJ Distinction Free Catalog C. H. Husson, Principal l45l S 2, 5 in Q' Q m 3 ' P1 cn B 3 Z -5 CD co E, 9' -1 : o C7 H, W 14 e- 9 T' F H' I m O 3 N 3 no -1 at ' F, 5 rv 3 I 2 : 5 Fl 2 D UQ 2 o S 2 2' 5 U1 2 5 E3 Q O O 2 A 3 cn 9 'U 3 99 2 A Z 0 QQ Q O f 5 ,Q Q ig g Q 1'-5 Nqm z QP' qi 0 0 if-2 O ' L- o '7 Q-M y z 0 :P gg 2 xii 3 92 E xg X z F 2 o o e o -.. ..... :--::-::::::: .... ::-.:,::: .........,.,. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,,.,, 2 9 O O O 0 0 O 0 O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O 0 I 0 O 0 0 O 0 l---------------.. NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL had better stop whispering. Bruce: I wasn't whispering, I was just listening. You'll recognize them by: Well, sir! Frank Pray Oh, shut up! Minnie Cookson Heavens! Philip Anderson Now, Ant! Charles Debeck Goodness! Johnny Webb Sounds Good! Johnnie Fletcher Oh, dear! Babette Tucker I guess so! Dick Swanson Hi, Kid! Jackie Bolwell Gee, Whiz! Phyllis Whittaker Oh, yeh! Lyle Chadwick Oh, Brother ! Detention slip Alice Whittaker for you R. Hawkins I'd love to! Miss Treworgy My car is okay! Mr. Beedy Now, boys! G. Hawkins Get busy! Mrs. Bryant Take it easy! Oh, my gosh! Emily Parent Dorcas Carsley I'll have no whispering Miss Greenwood I'll read a little of this Mr. Sherman Am I kidding? Doris Stevens What's that? Carl Gray Gosh! Althea Condon HIT PARADE Love Bug Got Me C. Debeck Any Bonds Today ? Barney every Tuesday He's A-1 In the Army Eva Dow Do Something Teachers One Foot in Heaven Seniors Lonesome and Blue P. Whittaker A Little Jive is Good for You John Webb The Wise Old Owl Mr. Wyman You Made Me Love You Ethel to Howard Sweethearts or Strangers I ' Galen to Titter No Love No Nothing Mrs. Bryant My Heart Tells Me Swanson to Johnnie Low and Lonely Mutt Fletcher Who Wouldn't Love You Philip to Celia Paper Doll J. Webb You Great Big Beautiful Doll Warren to Shirley Don't Get Around Much Anymore Mabel Close To You Marilyn to Barney Oh, Johnny, Oh Louise to John You Look Good To Me Dorcas to Ivar Small Fry Bud Cookson You're In Love With Someone Else Johnnie to Swanson Love Me a Little Ethel to Charlie I'l1 Always Be In Love With You Minnie to Eddie Take It Easy Emily Parent I'll Be Around Jackie to Brad Moonlight Becomes You Carl to Alice Three O'clock in the Morning Phil A. to iyou guessl Sunday, Monday, Or Always R. Hawkins to her boy friends I Don't Want To Walk Without You Dot to Gene Sweet Genevieve G. Hawkins Five Foot Two Babette Tucker I Threw A Kiss in The Ocean Phyllis W. What would happen if+ Frank Pray couldn't dance. John Webb didn't get all A's. Bruce Coates wasn't good natured. Colleen Richardson didn't go with Galen. Johnnie Fletcher had just one boy friend. 461 THE LIVE WIRE l O l O O O 0 0 0 0 O 0 O ll ll ll oeooooooacocpqeaqqqqooao -Qc oooooooooo QQQQQQQQQ ooooooooooooo-poo00000000999 Compliments of Jackson's Barber Shop Mill Street Newport, Me. Compliments of Dr. T. S. Clement, Dentist Newport Maine Complete line of Oiiice Supplies Bangor Office Supply Company 18 Post Oilice Square, Bangor Compliments of Wight's Sporting Goods 54 State Street Bangor JUDKINS 8: GILMAN CO. Look for Lowest Prices in FAIRBANKS-MORSE ELECTRIC PUMP AND GAS MOTOR MILK COOLING UNITS AND TANKS CONDE MILKING MACHINES ROUND OAK COOK STOVE ALL KINDS OF ROUGH AND FINISHED LUMBER BUILDING WATERMAN ASPHALT SHINGLES SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS NEWPORT MAINE Telephone 67 The Best Place to Buy SPORTING GOODS Western Auto Associate Store 169 Main Street Waterville Main Street Cafe George Mencer Pittsfield Maine The Wakefield Studio Photographers and Jewelers Telephone 11-2 45 Main Street Pittsfield Real Italian Foods Jim's Food Shop Pittsfield Maine ov--cq-oooooooooQQQo I47l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Minnie Cookson didn't like Charlie. Babette Tucker wasn't flirting. Celia Roberson had black hair. Jackie Bolwell wasn't talking. Carl Gray didn't act out. Lyle Chadwick didn't wave his hair. Swanson didn't get serious. Mr. Sherman didn't keep order. Miss Treworgy wasn't liked by all. Ruth Hawkins couldn't teach English. Beedy arrived on time. Dick Scott didn't like the girls. Ike and Bud weren't together. Doris Stevens wasn't giggling. Dorothy and Emily weren't together. Johnnie and Swanson didn't have so many things in common. What we have at N. H. S. Webb but no spider. Turner but no rollers. Sawyer but no cutter. Bud but no rose. Virginia but no state. Jack but no Jill. Charlie but no Chan. Anderson but no daughter. Frank but no Sinatra. Guy but no Lombardo. Gray but no black. Soper but no suds. Small but no large. Greenwood but no seasoned wood. Swanson but no duck. Rich but no money. MOVIE STARS If We were to make a movie actress out of the Senior Class we would take: P. Whittaker --- ...... Hair D. Carsley .... ........ E yes J. Fletcher --- .... Personality M. Cookson -- ....... Form L. Clement .... .... C lothes E. Parent --- .... Smile I E. Dow .................... Teeth If we were to make a movie actor out of N. H. S. we would take: F. Pray ............ .. ........ Hair A. Debeck --- ....... Eyes B. Coates -- ........ Smile J. Webb .... --- Personality C. Debeck ..........., Disposition FACES AND PLACES R. Hawkins and her boy friend at the dance at the armory. Emily and Brad at the railway sta- tion. Johnnie and Don at the dance in Hartland. Dorcas and Ivar in a certain rumble seat. The gang at Shorey's after the dances. Minnie and Charlie coming home from the game at East Corinth. Jackie and Malcolm at the Barn Dance. Frank on his way to Dexter. Babette and Swanson in the Carni- val Play. Louise up to John's house one Fri- day night. - Nat and Lee at the Barn Dance. Ethel at the Winter Carnival with her red head. David with his girl friend at the movies Friday night. H. Shapiro and his blonde in Pitts- field. Mutt and Doris waiting around Shorey's for Norman. Norman at Corinna, Friday nights. Coates seeing Jackie home after the basketball games. Diane walking home with Kenneth. Scott on the ski jump at Monson. Burns and Coates racing to Ply- l THE LIVE WIRE Y I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 5 3 3 2 I g NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE 3 I I I COMING FEATURES . E THE FIGHTING SEABEES 3 I I 3 THE SULLIVANS 3 E MADAME CURIE 5 I 3 THE PURPLE HEART 3 I I 5 THE MIRACLE OF IvIORGAN'S CREEK E I 3 JANE EYRE 3 I 3 A GUY NAMED JOE 3 I Q SONG OF RUSSIA 2 I I 3 THE UNINVITED 3 I I Q SEE HERE,PRIVATE HARGROVE 3 E SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON E E : 2 2 I Two Evening Shows-7:00 and 9:00 P. M. 2 E Matinee Saturday at 2:30 P. M. S e Matinee Sunday at 3:00 P. M. s 3 3 3 3 I I I I 3 I I I 2 2 I I I O.. I I I I I I I I I I I I I ooo: :oooc : : : :oooc c Ao: : : ooooo: : oooooooo 3491 5 E NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL mouth to see who gets there first. DorcaS Carsley LylE Chadwick MinNieCookson Johnnle Fletcher J0hn Webb NoRman Stevens PhyllisS Whittaker Joyce Emerson Galen BUrns HeleN Wiers Cella Rdberson C0lleen Richardson HowaRd Gray Dick Scott Sidney Cookson D0ris Stevens Philip Coburn CHarlie Debeck D017 Soper EMily Rowe D0ris Dow MaRilyn Huse JackiE Bolwell LouiS Wiers Florence Kenniston MaRilyn Reed BEtty Turner LoiS Bryant Hilma Haapannen Morris Bradford Earl O'Farrell ArleNe Whittaker Norman Stevens RutH McAllister CharleS Debeck Lorraine Clement Minnle Cookson Doris SteVens JohnniE Fletcher Warren Weymouth Cella Roberson MaRgaret Fletcher IkE Debeck What We Would Like To See:- John Webb saying, I don't know, once in awhile. Jackie Bolwell not giggling. Miss Greenwood forget to ring the bell some morning. Ruth Tardy Without her jewelry on. G. Varney making love to a girl. Lyle Chadwick dancing. Emily Parent without any lipstick on. Mrs. Bryant smile more. Phyllis Whittaker with straight hair. Johnnie Fletcher staying home from a dance. Dorcas Carsley not going to Hart- land every vacation. Sidney Cookson six feet tall. Mr. Beedy with his girl friend. Miss Treworgy find a tall boy friend. Althea having a date with a boy. O'Farrell not being so sure of him- self. Biology classwfourth period not act- ing out. Herbert not with a detention slip. K. Bryant not arguing. Doris not winking at the little Freshman boy. Howard S. not going to Pittsfield so much. Marilyn M. didn't like Barney. Winona write fewer letters to Lewis. Mr. Beedy with a good car. Mabel not bragging. Fewer detention slips. More library slips. Did you hear about the little moron who took the street car home and his mother made him take it right back. E501 THE LIVE WIRE oooooooooooooeooeanc ooooooaaqogpqqaqeoo-oc-ooooooqocooooeoogqaeqaaqqoo QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Qoopqqaoooooooooooooo:::':::::::::::::::::::::: ::: oooi Q H1 5' f? N 2. E2 CD UM 5-O 2:15. FDM ZC5 O 501: ...CD 5 CD C01T1DliU191'1'CS Of Compliments of Dr. Paul R. Briggs Hartland Maine Compliments of Fred A. Craig Tydol Gas and Oil Coal and Coke East Newport, Maine Tel. 153-4 Almonte Flower Shop Main Street Pittsfield, Me. Wedding Flowers, Funeral Designs, and Potted Plants PONTIAC AND WILLYS CARS G. M. C. TRUCKS Sales and Service Electric Welding Outboard Motors Acetylene Welding For Sale or Rent RUSSELUS GARAGE Newport, Maine Phone 19-2 Our New Dy-na-mic Wheel Balance and Aligner Eliminates Shimmy, Vibration and Uneven Wear on Tires. Let Us Check Your Car. Compliments of The Waterville Fruit and Jones, I G A Store Produce Co., Inc. Quality Meats and Groceries Sanger Avenue, Waterville, Me. l Corinna Maine Telephone 138 and 139 ,QoQoQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Qqoooooooo- W - - vv - - - i511 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL M EXCHANGES News hot off the wires. Extra! Extra! Read all about the outstanding yearbooks of the sur- rounding schools with whom New- port High School exchanges each year. The Rostrum - Guilford High School, Guilford, Maine. Your book was very well written. We found the horoscope of each class interesting. The literary section was good, especially the French stories. The Mercurius - Bridgewater, Classical Academy, Bridgewater, Me. The literary section was good. Your honor roll was very well arranged, and the B. C. A. Hit Parade proved to be of interest. The North Star--Houlton High School, Houlton, Me. The Inkwell and Senior Class History sections were good. Your book might be improved by putting the snapshot pages in one section of the book instead of separating them. . The Key Stone---Crosby High, Belfast, Me. The Senior Autograph page was a very good idea. The drawings in your book were Well done. The Ripple-Hartland Academy, Hartland, Me. Your jokes were very clever, and the snapshot page was arranged well. 3 The Wirmer - Winthrop High School, Winthrop, Me. 5 A very good idea in having book reviews in your library section. Your book could be improved by putting advertisemens in the back instead of the front and middle sections of the book. The Signet-N. H. Fay High School, Dexter, Me. Your poems and stories were writ- ten well. The Microphone-Hermon High School, Hermon, Me. Your literary section shows talent by its writers. The book was well ar- ranged. The Seclarl--Hampden Academy, Hampden, Me. Your Alumni in Service page showed much artistic work. I believe you could improve your senior sec- tion by having the personal sketches beside each senior picture. The Bulldog - Madison High School, Madison, Me. You have an outstanding snapshot page and a good literary section. The Rocket-Carmel High School, Carmel, Me. Your humor section was very clever. Pine Needles - Mattana w c o o k Academy, Lincoln, Me. The cover of your book proved to be very appropriate, and the alumni section was very interesting. Other books of interest were: Maple Lea-f - Mapleton High School, Mapleton, Me. The Muse-Corinna Academy, Cor- inna, Me. U The Lever - Skowhegan High School, Skowhegan, Me. l THE LIVE WIRE O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 ll 0 U 0 0 u nu 0 0 ll 0 0 41 0 ll nu nu nu nu nr nr ll nl u ll 0 ll nu u la .QQ ooooooeooe acoooooooos-safaqaaaoooooooooooo oooooocoo oo00QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ ooo- Compliments of Park Theater Dexter Maine Ramsey 8z Gates Co. Furniture and Funeral Service Dexter Maine Compliments of Donald Shorey Pittsfield Maine Compliments of Whiting Milk Co. DONALD PRATT CO. DIAMOND MERCHANTS AND JEWELERS 18 Hammond Street Bangor, Maine Waterville Hardware and Plumbing Co. PAINT AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 20 Main Street Waterville, Maine Telephone 413-414 Walker Flower Shop FLOWERS For All Occasions Tel. 171-2 Pittsfield, Me. Compliments of ' Nichols Clothing Co. Pittsfield Maine Compliments of Charles Sheridan State Fish and Game Warden Newport Maine Compliments of Stewart's Market l53l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL The Eagle-Wilton Academy, Wil- ton, Me. The Academy Rocket-E. Corinth Academy, East Corinth, Me. Newport High School wishes to thank you all for exchanging your in- teresting annual books for The Live Wire, and we hope that you will con- tinue to exchange with us in the fu- ture. Lorraine Clement, '44, Exchange Editor. ll ALUMNH HN seavlca SfSgt. Everett G. Anderson, Hq. Co. 2nd Bn. 103 Inf., A. P. O. 43, cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. 2 Lt. Hartley L. Banton, 413644, 2628th Hosp. Section A. P. O. 698, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Pvt. Richard Banton, 11129362, C. A. C., A. P. O., 15150, c,l'o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. , Marian Barbour, P. H. M. 3,fc, O. N. O. P. Medical, 150 Causway Street, Boston 14, Mass. Lt. Charles C. Barbour, 1st Aux. Surgical Group, A. P. O. 143, cfo Postmaster, New York. Capt. Edward Barrows, 0-449343, Co. E 9th Inf., A. P. O. No. 2, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Wallace H. Barrows, Tela Railroad Co., Agr. Depart. Guama No. 2, La Lia, Republic of Honduras, Central America. Robert Bean, Ph. M. 3fc, U. S. S. Macassar Strait Detail Rfs P. S., N. Y., B. K. SG Dorme, Bremerton, Washington. Gerald Booth, S lfc, U. S. Acom. 24, Unit A-3 U. S. Navy 3205, cfo Fleet Post Ofiice, San Francisco, Calif. Pfc. Stanley Boylan, 31147716, Hdq. Btry. 243 I. F. A., Bn. Fort l Bragg, North Carolina. Lt. C. M. Brackett, 0-1594055, Co. D, 544th Q. M. Serv. Bn. A. P. O. 313, cfo Postmaster, New York City, N. Y. Philip Bradford, A. M. 3!c, A. 81 R. Engine Overhaul Div., Miami, Flor- ida, N. A. S. t Pvt. Malcolm Bradford, 31351765, Btry. 8, 402nd F. A. Bn., A. P. O. 411, Camp Greeber, Okla. Kenneth Buzzell, F lfc, U. S. S. P. C. E. 846, cfo Fleet Posmaster, New York, N. Y. Lt. John Merrill Carter, 410 Bas. Hdq. M. T. S., A. A. B., Dyersburg, Tenn. Paul Carter, F 2!c, U. S. S. Gar- field Thomas, cfo Fleet Post Office, New York, N. Y. Cpl. Hugh Carey, A. P. O. 7421, cfo Postmaster New York, N. Y. Sgt. James H . Christie, ,Jr., 31318444, Cannon Co., 263rd Inf. A. P. O., 454 Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas. Pvt. Ariel V. Colley,31461830, 18th I. T. B. Co. B lst Platoon, Camp Wheeler, Georgia. 4 Pfc. Darrell B. Colby, 20144556, Hdq. Co. 2nd. Bn. 103 Inf. A. P. O. 43, cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, l THE LIVE WIRE ooooooo Qooo oooooooo - - : : - A QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ QaqesqoooQaooooocoo-.QQQpqaqopooooooqeoqooooooo Compliments of MOOSEHEAD WOOLEN MILLS, INC. CORINNA, MAINE Compliments of ' EASTLAND WOOLEN MILL CORINNA, MAINE E551 oo o ooo NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Calif. A. C. Charles A. Condon, Amherst, Mass., C. A. A.-W. T. S. Earl Cookson, S lfc, 2nd Div. U. S. S. Sternbel, Fleet Post Ofiice, San Francisco, Calif. Ira Cookson, S 1Xc, Navy 221, cfo Postmaster, New York City, N. Y. Kenneth Davis, S lfc, U. S. S. Joseph Warren, Fleet P, Armed Guard 823-35-48, Fleet Post Ofiice, New York, N. Y. Arthur B. Derby, Y 2!c U. S. S. S. C. 127, cfo Fleet Postofiice, San Fran- cisco, Calif. LaRoy A. Derby, J. N., 2fc, Alca- gul Barracks, Room 1004, Miami, Fla. Sea. lfc Wilton Devereaux, U. S. C. G. 45-53 40th Street, Apart. 1F Sunnyside, Long Island, N. Y. Lt. Francis Doherty, 1319 P. St., Fresno, Calif. George P. Dresser, S. K. st, 600-80- 67, U. S. Naval Activity Number 7, Navy Number 138, cfo Fleet Post Of- fice, New York, N. Y. Cpl. Robert C. Dresser, U. S. M. C., U. S. N. C. Hospital, Ward D, Yose- mite National Park, California. Pvt. Fred H. Elston, A. S. N. 31283473, 884th Guard Sqdn., 6th Ferrying Group, Long Beach Army Air Field, Long Beach, Calif. ' Cpl. Gerald Emerson, 11118554, 431 Fighter Squadron, 475 Fighter Group, A. P. O. 503 Unit 1, cfo Post- master, San Francisco, Calif. Pfc. Gerald L. Ferris, A. S. N. 31317966, Anti-Tank Co. 1092nd, A. P. O. 28 cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Pvt. Norman Ferris, 31352785, Co. A 13th Q. M. T. R., Bks, T-934, Camp Lee, Virginia. Sgt. Ciel G. Ferry, 31099318, 91st I Bomb Gp. QHJ, 323 Bomb Sq., A. P. O. 557 cfo Postmaster, New York. T. Sgt. H. E. Ferry, 11029571, Hq. 90th Bomb Group QHJ, A. P. O. 713, Unit 1, cfo Postmaster, San Francis- co, Calif. Dwight Fraser, S C 2fc, Co. 281, Bldg. 229, U. S. N. T. S., Bainbridge, Md. Master TfSgt. John C. Friend, Jr., S. S. 18 U. S. 9 12, Navy No. 145, cfo Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif. ' Sgt. Darrell Gray, 31221696, Co. A, 29 Regt. Bn. A. P. O. 776, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Sgt. Ernest Gray, 31100593, Co. L, 103d Inf. Regt., A. P. O. 43, cfo Post- master, San Francisco, Calif. Pvt. Leon E. Gray, 31317936, Co. E. 3651st S. U. A. S. T. P., R. O. T.C., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. Cpl. Merle Gray, 3114633, Btry. A. 302 F. A. Bn. A. P. O. 76 Div., Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Pfc. Robert Gray, L. No. 31351756, Co. D, 222nd Inf. Regt., A. P. O. 411, Camp Greeber, Okla. Sidney B. Gray, S 1!c, Armed Guard U. S. S. Walt Whitman, New York, N. Y. Sgt. Sulo A. Haapanen, 31312320, 89 Malaria Control Unit, A. S. F., U. T. C., Camp Glanchi, New Orleans, 12, La. Pfc. Weikko Haapanen, 2 Bn. Hq. Co., 103 Inf. Regt. A. P. O. 43 cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Pfc. Wilbur Hamilton, H. I. I. Co., 2nd Bn. 103rd A. P. O. 43d U. S. Inf. Regt. cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Gilbert Hart, B. S. N. 2!c, 505-745 U. S. Coast Guard, cfo D. C. G. O. l THE LIVE WIRE ooooooocoooooaaqse .QQ poo : : oo : :QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Qeeooooo I 0 It 0 0 0 Il 0 fl l .1 EE 0 -'T' n : Ui n 'Q nl Q an 3 Q 0 5 .. Q 3 0 O 0 ' nr 0 O 0 l li 0 Green and White Garage Repairing all makes ears and WOMEN'S Trucks FINE APPAREL H. H. Branscombe Newport, Maine 98 Main Street Bangor on the Bangor Road Inspection Station No. 512 Compliments of NEWCOMB 8: DRESSER Ice Company NEWPORT MAINE WEBBER OIL COMPANY Distributors ESSO--ESSO EXTRA ESSOHEAT RANGE AND FUEL OIL ATLAS TIRES TUBES ACCESSORIES Dial 5688 700 Main Street Bangor Compliments of William F. Jude Cle!'aId'S Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law 5c to 55.00 Store Newport Maine Newport Maine : :oc c : c co: : : ::::: : : : VQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ I57l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Kelebikan, Alaska, 50036. 1st!Sgt. Robert E. Hart, 11010939, 10 76 st E. D. Crew, Fort Dupont, Del. Pvt. Roland A. Holt, 31325364, Btry. D. 125 A. A. A. Gun Bn. A. P. O. 20 A, cfo Postmaster, Shreveport, La. Pfc. Kenneth E. Hand, Hdqts. Btry. 2nd 155 Artly. Bn. F. M. C., U. S. M. C. cfo Fleet Post OHice, San Francisco, Calif. SfSgt. L. Hanson, U. S. N.2620008, 98 Sig. Co., 98 Div. A. P. 0. 98, Camp Rucker, Alabama. ' Sgt. Frank Harris, 11118495, Troop C, 90th Cov. Rcn. Sq., 10th Armd. Div., A. P. O. 260, Camp Gor- don, Georgia. Pfc. June C. Harris, A 104070 A. A. F. Wac. Det. Bks. 1103, Scott Field, Ill. Lester R. Harris, S C 3fc U. S. N. R., U. S. S. Eurayle, 17th Div., Fleet Post Office, New York, N. Y. S!Sg't. Archie G. Hatch, 11042708, 744 Bomb Squad., 456 Bomb Group, A. P. O. 520, cfo Postmaster, New York City, N. Y. ' Pfc. George E. Hicks, 31147214, 59th M. P. Co., P. C. F., A. P. O. 782, cfo Postmaster, New York. Pvt. Rodney O. Hicks, 31351285, A. P. O. 7279, cfo Postmaster, San Fran- cisco, Calif. lst Lt. Elliott G. Hold, O-1645669, Headquarters, 19th Air Technical Command, A. P. O. 441, cfo Postmas- ter, New York. TX5 Dana Luce, 31099257, Co. K. 591st Eng. Boat Regt. A. P. O. 700, cfo Postmaster, New York. N. Y. Warren Maddocks, M. M. 3fc, U. S. N. Salvage School, Pier 88 North River, New York, N. Y. I 58 Pfc. Andrew Magnus, Los Angeles, Calif. Pvt. Thomas Matthews, Co. A. 137th Bn. T. D. T. B., 4th Reg. T. D. R. T. C., North Camp Hood, Texas. Pfc. Norman R. McKay, 31276951, 417th Bombing Sq., QWJ 25 Bomb- ing Gp., A. P. O. 845, cfo Postmaster, Miami, Fla. Francis McKenzie, S 2!c, L. 5, L. O. G. V., U. S. N. T. S., Sampson, New York. Sgt. Nathan Merrill, U. S. M. C. Marines Bn., Navy Yard, Ports- mouth, N. H. Pfc. Irwin L. Morton, A. S. N. 31099718, 6723 Truck Group, KP. R. O. VJ Co. I, A. P. O. 464, cfo Post- master, New York, N. Y. Leland H. McLean, S lfc, 112 N. C. B.,.Co. C, Plat 6, F. P. O. San Fran- cisco, Calif. Lt. A. C. Moses, U. S. N. R., cfo Navy Fleet Postoiiice, U. S. N., C. B. 55, San Francisco, Calif. Pfc. Harvard Mullen, 31318574 Hq. Sqd. 9th Air Force, A. P. O. 696, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Pfc. Kenneth Mullen, 20th Gerring Group, A. T. C. 71st Sqd., Derry Field, Nashville, Tenn. Lt. Cj.g.J George L. Murray, U. S. M. S. R. T. S. Gallupo Island, Boston, Mass. Capt. Donald M. Newton, Post Office Exchange, Camp Sutton, N. C. William S. Newton, S 2fc, U. S. Naval Station, Sampson, New York. Pfc. Henry Ordway, Service Bas. A. F. A. Bn., A. P. O. 236, North Camp Polk, La. Pvt. Frank W. Page, 31352286, Inf. Co. K, A. P. O., 15247, cfo Postmas- ter, New York. Sgt. R. E. Page, U. S. M. C., Ma- l THE LIVE WIRE Compliments of ' Best Wishes of T 8x K Store L. A. Dysart Manager h Pittsfield Maine Corinna Maine Compliments of UNITED 9c TO 99c STORES PITTSFIELD MAINE Boyd 8: Noyes, Inc. Compliments of Jewelers Sz Diamond Merchants Banton Brothers A 25 Hammond Street Newport Maine Dial 2-0183 Bangor, Me. A. R. BURTON 8: SON GASOLINE MOTOR OILS and BURNING OILS NEWPORT PITTSFIELD HARTLAND E591 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL rine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Dept., Hingham, Mass. John O. Patchell, F lfc U. S. N. R., U. S. S. Terror, M. F. Divisions, cfo Fleet Post Ollice, San Francisco, Calif. Pvt. Ross Palmer, 31352115, Bty. B, 677 Gliden F. A. Bn., A. P. O. 333, Camp Mackall, N. C. Pvt. Omah G. Perry, 31352851, Co. A., 3rd Reg., 20th B. N., Fort McClel- lan, Ala. Charles Pray, P. T. R. 3!c, 56 N. C. B. Censor cfo Fleet Post Oflice, San Francisco, Calif. Pvt. Waldo Pray, 11129325, A. P. 0. 12853-D cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Pfc. Dean Reynolds, Jr., 31327205, 97th Repair Squadron, 22 A. D. G., A. P. 0. 493, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Cpl. Rodney Reynolds, U. S. M. C. R., U. M. S. B. 244 M. A. G., F. M. A. W., cfo Fleet Post Office, San Fran- cisco, Calif. Ofc Elton M. Rich, 11079197, 2nd Co., Armored O. C. S., Fort Knox, Ky. Pfc. Glenn A. Rich, 31044705, Bty. A, 60th F. A., A. P. O. No. 9, cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Cpl. Royce Rich, Co. E, 222nd Inf., A. P. O. No. 411, Camp Gruber, Okla. Pfc. Charles G. Richardson, 31100543, Co. I, 351st Inf., A. P. O. 88-A cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Glenn Richardson, S 2fc, U. S. S. New Jersey Div., cfo Fleet Post Of- fice, San Francisco, Calif. Cpl. Lawrence Roberson, 31318125, Btry. A, 230th SXL Bn. A. P. O. 957, cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. S!Sgt. Hadley Rowe, 20144557, Hq. Co. 2nd Bn. 103 Inf. Regt., A. P. I O. 43 cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. S! Sgt. Herbert Rowe, 20144558, Hdq. Co. 2nd Bn., A. P. O. 43, 103rd U. S. Inf. Regt., cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Lt. Lucian A. Savage, Directors Headquarters, H. V. Manuevers Area, Elkins, W. Va. Pfc. George E. Sayward, Ord. Co. 3rd Ser. B. N., 3rd Marine Div., F. M. F., cfo Fleet Post Office, San Fran- cisco, Calif. Pvt. Wilfred Savoy, 6149003, Co. G 158 Inf. Bn., A. P. O. cfo Postmas- ter, San Francisco, Calif. Sf Sgt. Sydney F. Shapiro, 11118599, 72 Bomber Squadron, A. P. O. 717, cfo Postmaster, San Francis- co, Calif. Robert Scott, S 2,'c, R. 28 W. B. Barracks 3 U. S. N., A. T. T. Center, Jacksonville, Fla. Lt. E. Vincent Smith, prisoner of war in Germany. Erwin S. Soule, A. C. U. S. N. R. Battalion 2 A, Naval Flight Prep School, Greencastle, Ind. St. Sgt. Cedric Soper, Jr., 20144559 Hq. Co., 2 Bn., 103 Inf. Regt., A. P. O., .cfo Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Ensign Margaret Soper, N. F. S., South Hadley, Mass. Pvt. Harland Stackpole, 31222851, Co. D, 2nd Plat. M. D. T. S., Lawson General Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. Pvt. Alfred G. Stuart, A. S. N. 31282040, D. T. C. 2913, A. P. O. 511 cfo Postmaster, New York, N. Y. SfSgt. Joseph H. Tardy, 31045369, Med. Det. A. A. F. T. T. C., Gulfport Field, Miss. Pfc. Raymond K. Tardy, 31221489, Btry. A., 223rd 2!L Bn., Camp Ed- 1 THE LIVE WIRE . oooooooooooooooooooooeo .--..---.. ....... .. ........ - .... .. .......................... ..---- 0 0 0 O 3 O O 0 O O O 0 O 3 S 2 0 0 0 2 O O O O O 0 I I 0 Telephone 8726 D. D. TERRILL SAW COMPANY Manufacturers of THE FAMOUS TERRILL SAWS AND TOOLS Distributors of LUMBERING TOOLS, MILL SUPPLIES, SHOP EQUIPMENT 126 Exchange Street, Bangor, Maine PERLEY E. CARY DISTRICT MANAGER FOR THE Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. A State of Maine Life Insurance Company Doing business in the United States over NINETY years As to strength and reliability this company ranks with the First Five Companies in America A State of Maine Life Insurance Company Sold to you by Maine Agents Buy Maine Life Insurance We sell policies to father, mother and the kiddies Save for their college days by buying an Educational Endowment Fire Automobile Health and Accident Insurance Ofiice in the Bank Block, Second Floor, Main Street, Newport, Maine Telephone 32-13--Residence Telephone 139-2 LET CARY CARRY YOUR INSURANCE CARES Rowe Home Farms JERSEY CREAM MILK NGWDON Maine Newport ' Maine Compliments of Shorey's Luncheonette Compliments of Compliments Of C. H. Houston BARBER SHOP Newport Maine John Paul Co. CLOTHIERS 55 Pickering Sq., Bangor, Me. E611 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL wards, Mass. Pvt. Norman S. Tardy, 678 Sal. Col. Co., Fort Frances E Wanin, Wyoming. Sgt. Allen Taylor, 31107598, Troop A, 121 Cav. R. C. M., A. P. O. 403, cfo Postmaster, New York. 1 Lt. Palmer D. Tedesco, O-1171797, 665th F. A. Bn., Camp Maxcy, Texas. ' T!Sgt. Philip Tedesco, Jr., 31126261, 3002, O. B. D. Co., 140 O. B. A. M. Bn., A. P. O. 505 cfo Post- master, New York, N. Y. Pvt. Vincent A. Tedesco, A.. S. N. 31352485, 302 T. W. B. T. C. No. 10, Greensboro, N. C. Pfc. Charles Titcomb, 31221699, Hdq. Squadron, Bolling Field, Wash- ington 20, D. C. Pvt. George Townsend, 3138549, Trains Headquarters Co., A. P. O. 412, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. Lt. Samuel B. Warren, U. S. S. Laub, P. O. 613, cfo Postmaster, New York. 2nd Lt. Wallace T. Warren, U. S. M. C., Quantico, Virginia. Sf'Sgt. Edward Weed, 31100317, Hdq. Squadron, 359th Service Group, A. A. F. Pratt, Kan. Manley S. Webb Y 1,fc, Navy 524, cfo Fleet Post Ofiice, New York, N. Y. Irving F. Wiers, S 2fc, U. S. N. R. Barrack No. 8-c, Naval Air Station, Brooklyn, N. Y. Pfc. John N. Winthrop, A. S. N. 31100100, 1754 Ord. A. U. P. S. N. Co. lst Ser. Group, A. P. 0. 637, cfo Postmaster, New York City, N. Y. Pfc. Donald White, A. S. N. 31146955, 3480th Ord. M. A. M. Co., A. P. O. 465, cfo Postmaster, New York City, N. Y. Frederick Witham, Div. R, U. S. S. Arkansas, cfo Postmaster, New York. Paul V. Witham, Jr., Hq. Co. C. C. A. 8th A. D., Shreveport, La. I02l THE LIVE WIRE WOOL REWORKED WOOL WASTE DANIEL E. CUMMINGS COMPANY Custom Carbonizing, Picking, Carding, Dyeing NEWPORT, MAINE Telephone 5 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PITTSFIELD, MAINE A Complete Line of Banking at Your Service Buy War Bonds and Stamps at Your Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. Congratulations to the Class of 194.4 KORITSKY'S DEPT. STORE Outfitters for All thetFamily MALLORY HATS WILSON HATS TRIANGLE BRAND SHOES DEXTER MAINE I63l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Qgeooogooooooooooooooooooea Good Food is Good Health The Brass Rail Bangor's Finest Restaurant 202 Exchange St. Air and Sound Conditioned Q ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Viners Shoe Store FOOTWEAR for all the family 51 Pickering Sq. Bangor, Me. NEWPORT TRUST COMPANY MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Compliments of Rines Company Graduation and Dinner Dresses Bangor Maine P. M. Petersen BLACKSMITH Horse Shoeing and Repair Work Newport, Maine Leen's Electric Motor Shop Bangor Maine Lewis Brothers John Deere Farm Equipment Fertilizer and Potatoes Newport Tel. 8 Maine ooooo O H H H 0 0 O H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H E641 THE LIVE WIRE I l 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 O li 0 0 0 ll 'P nl nu nu nu nu nu nu li li 0 ll ll ll 0 0 nl 1 1 I l 000000000 0 0 0 0 ll ll li ll ll 0 ll ll 0 0 0000000 0000000000 : : 00 0000000000000000000000 000 'Tiny's Outboard Motor Shop You can't get new, make the old one last Have it Repaired, Reconditioned, Overhauled or Rebuilt JOHN H. WEBB, SR., Proprietor 91 Elm Street Newport, Maine If you can't ride the highways, ride the waters Best Wishes of W. C. BRYANT 8: SON, INC. Eastern M:z5ne's Oldest and Finest Jewelry Store Diamond M erchants for two generations 46 MAIN STREET BANGOR, MAINE Compliments of DRS. CHARLES and SARAH SIMPSON osTEoPATH1C PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Newport, Maine I Compliments of HOME RESTAURANT WE SERVE THE BEST OF FOOD 49 MAIN STREET ' NEWPORT, MAINE :AA::: '::'m::'m::f':25:3 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Business Training at TRY Skowhegan Commercial School Harry L- Cornforth Leads to Position in The old established Clothing Business Office, Civil Service Man Write, call or telephone for Pittsfield, Maine Additional Information For Clothing, Hats Strand Theatre Bldg. Tel. 2251 and Furnishings Skowhegan, Me. THE ARTHUR W. LANDER PRINT TELEPHONE 52 NEWPORT MAINE PINE TREE BLANKET MILL BLANKETS CORINNA MAINE HJ' T'BE H ' THE LIVE WIRE 0 0 tl ll It li lb ll tl tl lb lr lr ll 0 0 O 0 O ll IP ll tl ll ll 0 0 ID 0 0 IP tl ll ll ll li II Ii lb 0 0 0 0 0 0 lb lb O 0 0 tl ll ll 0 li 0 0 0 nl tl II li 0 lb tl tl tl 0 0 Compliments of F RESHMAN CLASS 1 9 4 7 F AY 8x SCOTT DEXTER MAINE Manufacturers and Builders .. of - MACHINE TOOLS AND SPECIAL MACHINERY Q::o:::::::::o::::-------:::::::e:::o::ooo:::: I671 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL 0 0 0 O 0 nv 0 0 0 0 lb lb lb IP lb lu 0 II ll lr lr II Ib lr In It H H 0 4I tl tl 0 ll ll U li ll ll 0 lb lb 0 1I tl 0 0 ll ll li li Nl W 0 0 IP II O O O 0 0 II ll tl I 0 tl tl 0 0 0 W 0 0 0 0 0 P P 0 lb 4I lb 0 ll I ooooooooo Qoooooooooooooooooqoogg Compliments of SENIOR CLASS FOR RESULTS LIST YOUR FARM, VILLAGE AND SUMMER PROPERTIES with Realtor CLARENCE N. PIERCE 364 MAIN STREET DEXTER, ME E681 0.90000 90090Qqoooooooooooooooooooo oooooo: :o::: :::ooooo: :oQ::::::ooo::oooo:::: : :ooo: : THE LIVE WIRE Compliments of JUNICR CLASS C. G. CONN, LTD. World's Largest Manufacturers of BAND INSTRUMENTS C. G. Conn, Ltd., of Boston The Music Mart in the Motor Mart 229 Stuart Street, Boston, Mass. ::::oooo::::::::::o::::::::93:39:33 A-A -----A--- --- ooo: :Q 0 0 ll ll ll O ll ll 0 tl O 0 0 0 ll ll O 0 ll ll 0 0 0 0 0 I li ID 0 tl ll O O O 0 0 0 I ll II ll tl ll 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ll ll ll ll ll ll lb ll li IP IP O ll ll ID H H li ll 0 0 O 0 0 O I 0 E691 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Compliments of The Brountas Compliments of William Sawyer Restaurant 68 Main Street Bangor Newport Mame Compliments of Harris Better Products sold by L k . D . Your Leading Grocers 8' evlew any Harris Baking Co. Newport Mame Waterville Maine HANSON HARDWARE COMPANY HARDWARE, PLUMBING, HEATING, PAINTS STOVES, LUMBER AND COAL MILKING MACHINES, PUMPS, MILK COOLERS HANSON'S DRUG STORE Drugs, Sodas, Prescriptions Water Street Newport, Maine Compliments of THE RHYTHM RASCALS Music For DANCES, ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS Contact-John J ewett or John Webb NEWPORT MAINE , Compliments of C. D. Merrifield Co. B ffomce Supplies ernard W. Foss and Equipment Washer of cars 23 Central St., Bangor, Me- Assistant to L. M. Wheeler A Newport A Maine Wooley Novelty Shop Compliments Of A Jokes, Tricks and Novelties The New Pine Tree Toys, Games Salt and Pepper Restaurant, Inc. for Happy Collectors 114 M9-U1 St' Bangor Maine Bangor Maine T701 THE LIVE WIRE FAMOUS FOR LIFE-LIKE PORTRAITS THE PREBLE STUDIO O. K. BRADBURY 68 MAIN STREET WATERVILLE, ME Compliments of HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS E711 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Q-A0---A-Q -A--------A-A------ --,,----------A--------- l ll ll ll ll ll ll ll li lr ll ll 0 0 ll tl ll ll ll ll ll lb ll ll ll tl ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll 0 ll ll ll 0 0 ll 0 0 ll ll In In l tl ll ll ll ll ll 0 ll tl ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll tl ll il il ll 0 ll ll ll ll ll ll 0 ll ll vv -- -- O0----vvv----- .... vvvovv v--- .... vvvvv-- Compliments of UNITED 9c TO 99c STORES VISIT OUR BASEMENT DEXTER MAINE Compliments of G. I. HIGGINS, M. D. NEWPORT MAINE Compliments of BANGOR, BOSTON 8: NEW YORK Dye House BANGOR MAINE BIJOU THEATRE, Pittsfield, Maine COMING SOON COVER GIRL MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK JACK LONDON NORTH STAR Watch For Dates Qqooooooooo .................... ,,., ..,.. , , - - , - , i721 THE LIVE WIRE ITISI QQ Q ' ' 'X ' O' '0 '0'0 0 3 3 1 3 3 3 o 3 3 o o 3 o 2 Z cn Q I DP '1 E 3 C53 E5 53 E 3 rf co ' EQ o '11 S 5'-I Z5 :3 3 H I-1 E CDU 0 . Z P-4 S O ,v-4 Q . 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M. to 2 P. M. SPORTING GOODS and Photographic Supplies Dakin's Sporting Goods Company Bangor Waterville Compliments of The Newport Wholesale Conf. Co. and The Cut Price Clothing Store Water Street Newport, Me. Compliments of Selectmen' s Office Paul V. Witham, Chair. Clifford H. Weymouth John Tasker Myrtle York, Collector Complete Showing BRIDAL GOWNS, VEILS F rey's Bangor, Me. Opp. Merrill Trust Co. White Star Laundry DRY CLEANERS In Newport every Monday, Thursday and Saturday Telephone 225 Pittsfield U 3C3Zi3312133316iI133!3l?33 3 3 Il 1 2 3 Z 213331 Z 3 3221 1 I 7 4 J THE LIVE WIRE The Best Place to Trade QUALITY AND SERVICE. LOW PRICES I G A GOOD FOODS AND GOOD CLERKS R. H. Frost Newport, Maine GREENWAY'S BEAUTY SALON FREDERICSQ TRU CURL, RILLING COOLER WAVE DUCHESS, COLD RAY, COLD WAVE WIRELESS AND MACHINELESS WAVE Elm Street ' Tel. 99 Newport, Me. HAMILTON I ELGIN W. E. WHITNEY 8z SON JEWELERS GRUEN BULOVA THE PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY BARROWS 8: BARROWS Bob Merrow, Prop. NEWPORT MAINE Telephone-Store, 41-Residence, 29-2 ooooqeoecoqnegog QQQQQQQQQI QQQQQQQQQQ ooooooooooo ooacoooeeog onoooopoqco eooooqooo.. I I I I I E751 I I I I I NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL oooooooooooooocoooooooooo oQooooooooqoooooooooooooeoo SEVEN KEYS TO VICTORY AND FREEDOM Buy and hold War Bonds. Pay willingly your share of taxes. Provide adequate life insurance and savings for your future. Reduce your debts as much as possible. Buy only what you need and make What you have last longer. Follow ration rules and price ceilings. Cooperate with your Government's wage stabilization program WATERVILLE SAVINGS BANK WATERVILLE, MAINE I I ,, El EYEI trpawx JOHN F. ARNH TW...-i ,t,s ON . TEL HONE 1 , I f I Q3 NEWPORT, MAINE Qccocoooooooooooiooooooooo 0: c coo: coco: : :ooQQ: : ::: : : : : l76l V THE LIVE WIRE QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ : : ooo-ao: : : :QQ c :oooo: : : : :oo: :Qc : :Q J. A. EMERSON 8: SON Dealer in LONG AND SHORT LUMBER BUILDERS' SUPPLIES, PAINTS AND OILS NEWPORT, MAINE Telephone: Corinna, 6-13-Newport, 89-12 In the June Primary Election Vote for CLYDE A. NEWCOMB For Republican State Senator, Penobscot County. His Wide Business Experience Should Qualify Him For one of Your State Senators A Manufacturer and General Contractor A Member of the 80, 81, 91 State Legislatures A Mason, Granger, Maccabee and Shriner ROGER'S STORE, INC. IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVERWARE 1 1 Hammond Street BANGOR MAINE GROVER TYPEWRITER CO. TYPEWRITERS BOUGHT, SOLD AND REPAIRED Underwood Typewriter Agency BANGOR MAINE -ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Qqqeqqqoqqeooccoooooooooooooooog i771 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL oo--AA----+A- ------A-----AAo----AAA---A-- --------- -- FARM MACHINERY Compliments of Farmall McCormick International Tractors Elm City Tobacco Deering Trucks and Confectionery Co. W. H. Smith Certified Seed 8z Table Potatoes Watervlue Maine Telephone 173 Newport, Me. PLANT A GARDEN FOR VICTORY with H A R T ' S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS The Charles C. Hart Seed Co. WETHERSFIELD, CONN. NEWPORT, MAINE Compliments of BILL SHAPIRO Hooos ICE CREAM CANDY CIGARETTES ToBAoCo --oo------A-A--------oo---o--AA-Q------A-------A------ E781 THE LIVE WIRE :LL ::::::::::::ooo::::o::o-::::::::- Compliments of COLLEGIATE CAP AND GOWN COMPANY 366 Fifth Avenue New York New York BYRON H. SMITH CO. 124 Pickering Square Bangor, Maine WHOLESALE DRUGS FLAVORING EXTRACTS ALL THE ENGRAVINGS IN THIS 1944 LIVE WIRE WERE MADE BY SENTINEL EN GRAVERS SENTINEL BUILDING WATERVILLE, ME. WHEELER'S ESSO STATION ATLAS BATTERIES AND RECHARGE SPECIALIZED LUBRICATION The Right Place For The Right Service For The Right People Main Street Newport, Maine 'v'-I0 0 lb 0 tl o tl nu 0 ll la 0 nu 0 0 ll 0 0 ll 0 0 nu 0 0 ll nu I U 1 ll tl ma 1 0 ll 0 il 0 ll ll 0 O O ll U ll 0 0 I O I O 0 0 O 0 ll ll ll ll ll lb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I lu ll I 0 0 0 0 QQQaQoQoooo::::::o::::::::::Qo::Qoo::Q:::::::::::::::::::::: I79I oooceeoooooooooooeoooooooco ooooaaaooaqooeooooo NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL oooQooooooooooooooooooooooo oooeooooc : :occ :: :oooo::o : : c INSURANCE SERVICE SUSIE D. MITCHELL AGENCY FIRE, THEFT, COLLISION, LIABILITY and PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, PERSONAL ACCIDENT Newport Telephone 58 Maine You Feel As Proud As A Peacock In a New Spring Sport Coat First-Because the pattern you select will be smart, colorful, and in good taste. Second-The careful tailoring will make it Ht you properly and comfortably. ALL WOOL WORSTED SUITS, 3619.50 TO 339.50 SMARTLY STYLED SHIRTS, TIES, SWEATERS, 8: JACKETS Come in and look over our new selection of Dress and Sport Shoes L. B. SOPER CLOTHING AND FooTWEAR Telephone 31 Bank Block Newport, Maine STERN'S DEPARTMENT STORES COMPLETE LINE OF CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS YOU'LL FIND THE STYLE TO FIT YOUR TYPE RIGHT PRICES Waterville Skowhegan I 80 l ooooooooo THE LIVE WIRE ---voooo-voo---o- ,,., ----, TI-IE CITY JOB PRINT FRANCIS M. JOSEPH, Proprietor Creators of attractive School Annuals and all types of Business, Social and School Printing Telephone 207 Waterville Savings Bank Building Waterville, Maine ooo-qQooo-QQ oooo oooeeooooo - -, - - l81l NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL HNDEX TO ADVERTHSJERS Almonte Flower Shop .,,, ,- A. R. Burton ............ -- A. Shorey ....................... Atlantic Clarion Stove Co. .......... Bangor-Boston-New York Dye House Bangor House ................... Bangor Office Supply Co. .... Banton Brothers ........ Barrows and Barrows --- Bernard W. Foss ..... Bijou Theatre ....... Bill Shapiro ...... Boyd and Noyes ..... Byron H. Smith Co. --- Brass Rail .......... Brountas Restaurant .... C. D. Merrifield and Co.--- C. G. Conn ............ Charles Sheridan .... City Job Print .... C. H. Houston ...... Clarence N. Pierce .... .... Clyde A. Newcomb ......... Collegiate Cap and Gown Co. Cummings Mill ............. - - Dakin's Sporting Goods --- D. D. Terrill Saw Co. .... Donald Pratt Co. ..... Donald Shorey ...... Dr. C. W. Simpson --- Dr. Paul R. Briggs .... Dr. T. S. Clement ....... Eastland Woolen Mills --- Edward Rowe .......... Elm City Tobacco Co. .... Emery-Brown Co. ....... Fay and Scott ............... -- Federated-Taylor and Estes First National Bank, Pittsfield Fred Craig ................. - - Freshman Class --- Frey's ........... Friend and Friend --- Gerald's .............. G. I. Higgins, M.D. ....... Green and White Garage --- Grover Typewriter Co. --- Hanson Hardware Co. --- Harris Baking Co. .... Harry L. Cornforth ..-- Page 51 59 61 74 72 74 47 59 75 70 '72 78 59 79 64 7-0 70 69 53 81 61 68 K 77 79 63 74 61 53 53 65 51 47 55 61 78 45 67 73 63 51 67 74 73 57 72 57 77 70 70 66 I Hart Seed Co. ....... Henderson's Garage .... Home Restaurant ....... I. G. A. Store, Corinna .... J. A. Emerson ......... Jackson's Barber Shop -- Jim's Food Shop ....... John F. Farnham .... John Paul Co. ......... Judkins and Gilman .... Junior Class ........ Koritsky's, Dexter --- L. A. Dysart ....... Lake View Dairy .... Lander's Print Shop --- L. B. Soper ........... Leen's Electric Shop --- Levine's ......... - - Lewis Bros. ............ L. M. Wheeler ........... Maine School of Commerce --- -- Main Street Cafe ..,...... Moosehead Woolen Mills --- Newcomb and Dresser --- Newport Play House ........ -- Newport Trust Co. ............, -- Newport Wholesale Conf. Co. Nichol's Clothing Store ....... -- Park Theater, Dexter ....... P. E. Cary .......... Pine Tree Mills ....... Pine Tree Restaurant --- P. M. Petersen ...... ,Ramsay and Gates --- R. H. Frost ........ Rines Co. ......... Roger's Store ......... Rowe Home Farms .... Russell's Garage ..... Senior Class ........ Selectmen's Oliice ......... Sentinel Engravers .......... - - Skowhegan Commercial School Sophomore Class .......... Stern's Department Store .... -- Stewart's Market ......... Susie D. Mitchell .... System Co. ...... Teachers ......... I- The Preble Studio --- l Page 78 51 65 51 77 47 47 76 61 47 69 63 59 70 66 80 64 74 64 79 45 47 55 57 49 64 74 53 53 61 66 70 64 53 75 64 77 61 51 68 74 79 ------ '66 45 80 53 80 57 71 71 THE LIVE WIRE The Rhythm Rascals ....... --- Tiny's Outboard Motor Shop -- - T Kz K Store, Corinna .... - United Stores, Dexter --- - United Stores, Pittsfield -- - Viner's Shoe Store .... - Wakefield Studio .......,..... - Walker Flower Shop .............. Waterville Fruit and Produce Co. .,,, Waterville Hardware 8: Plumbing Co. Waterville Savings Bank .......... Page Page 70 W. C. Bryant Kr Son ..,...-- - 65 65 Webber Oil Company .......... - 57 59 Western Auto Associate Store 47 72 W. E. Whitney Sz Son ......... - 75 59 W. F. Jude ......,......... - 57 64 White Star Laundry -- 74 47 Whiting Milk Co. .... 53 53 W. H. Smith ........... 78 51 Wight's Sporting Goods -- 47 53 William Sawyer ........ 70 76 Wooley Novelty Shop --- 70 AUTCCDGRAPHS E831 w 2 1, 5' l -I ' 1 ,.- -1 U-, 4. r 1-fu .J 4? -H 1-v I -52 4 9 I I1 1 'M - 1?X:XX.XX4. A 41: '1 . -Q V .41 Q4 21 127 FX! 11 . X XXXW 1.1 .-f 1-- 4,-1 11'- ' 11-1.-11, XQX1 - 1 ': 151 ' X .-.1 -'11 .' '- 1 1 :11-. ,,'.f,. 1 1 .Q ' .TY 1X-'r X 1 ' ---1 '-:' tngzf' ' 1 ' ' .2 1 11-!.'f 1,Q1.'1 1 . .a.:., ., 43 111.gif -2 '11-' -1. , 1 1 XQQQX I: - M AX ,L 1 1 1 rggp- ,1 f-11:11 ' - '1 1 l 1g1'1f1 , 1 'NVF1 . '..,'5g ,5Fr 14F' '-i2ra'.15i- 31. 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