North Coventry High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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GHOST WANTED Hugo Bromley fDonald Tysonj, a young man out of a job, and Jeffrey Hall fCharles Iiambourl, his associate in many not-too-successful business ventures, answer an ad in the local paper which reads Ghost Wanted. In applying they become acquainted with Ginger QElma Stoudty and Gale QVictoria George! Stormgay, the vivacious daughters of Granny Kate fEdith Richardsl, owner of the strange old house on Ramshead Rock. Granny's sudden love for voodooism and the companionship of Professor de Vallan fWilliam Jonesj and his weird and mysterious assistant, Madam Zolga Uane Caniahoj, led Ginger to run the ad as a possible means of curing her. The Professor says he is able to commune with Simon Gore, a drowned fisherman who oncc lived on the island. Madam Zolga claims to have power over the dead and to be able to raise a zombie. Granny seems to believe these assertions implicitly. The four young people plan to have Hugo impersonate Simon G01'6lS zombie and once and for all reveal the Professor and Madam Zolga as phonies. The scheme backfires, however, when others arrange for Simon's manifestation before the youngsters can put their plan to work. Now a new problem faces them-to discover how the various appearances of the zombie are accomplished and by whom. Matters are even mo1'e complicated by the mysterious disappearance of Bradshaw QMelvin Scheidtj, the sheriff, and by the intervention of Nora Vane fAnnie Thompsonj, an aggressive investi- gater from the mainland, brought to the island by Azalea CJean Olexal, a lobster woman from the near-by village, in her smelly boat. Hatcher fRobert Cressmanb, the Stormgay's houseman, is no help either, for he seems determined to leave the island, but the practical Troddy fMarcia Hohlj, maid and cook for the household, locks him up. That he doesn't stay locked up is revealed when Jeffrey discovers a secret panel connecting several passageways through the house, one of which is accessible from the room in which Hatcher is locked. Jei'frey's discovery leads to the eventual solution of the mystery, but only after a stormy session climaxed by the success of Hugo's remarkable impersonation of Simon Gore and the revela- tion that Granny Kate had known all along that the Professor and Madam Zolga were Government agents. And so the little island, which was to have served a foreign spy ring with Hatcher at its head as arsenal, hide-out, and listening post, is restored to its former peace and quiet. Hugo and Jeffrey decide that the ghost business isn't so bad if it can introduce them to such charming com- panions as Ginger and Gale promise to be.

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Class Will CHARLES MURRAY wills his talent for handing in late book reports, along with all the penalty assignments, to Laine Keeler. JANET NIMMERICHTER bequeaths her short stature to Donald Sheasley. JEAN OLEXA wills her curls and her personality to her brother Jim. If the chair is still intact at the end of the term, ARTHUR QUACKENBOS leaves his seat at Crandy's during lunch hour to Tom Bishop, who will probably soon wear it out. EDITH RICHARDS wills her skill in Home Ee. to Shirley Mauger. Edith will still have plenty of ability to keep house for Sonny. GEORGE ROADCAP bequeaths his proficiency in Trig. to Gene Clemens. If Jip feels that this bequest will not help him, he may refuse it. MELVIN SCHEIDT wills the secret of getting his picture in the Mercury to any underclassmen who like to pose in the muddy waters of the Schuylkill. RICHARD SMITH wills to Enos Kellar his ability to doze through fifty percent of a class period and still maintain good grades. SHIRLEY STAUFFER wills her office of secretary of the class to Marlyn Berricker, whose nerves may be good enough to stand the strain of this position. ELMA STOUDT leaves her giggle to Jane Cisarik, who at times seems to be in need of good cheer. ANNIE THOMPSON gladly relinquishes her duties as class treasurer to Barbara Ehly, hoping Barbara will be spared some of the headaches of this job. DONALD TYSON bequeaths his well-groomed appearance and sophisticated manner to Elmer Baker. I FRANCIS WAMPLER leaves the position of captain of the football squad to Bill Rhymer, with best wishes for many victories next fall. ROBERT YERGEY leaves his skill in bookkeeping to all those unfortunate juniors who are in necd of help. To the Class of '52, in addition to the bequests already mentioned, we leave Room 9, in all its glory. You will particularly enjoy the battered piano, and the desks carved with the initials of our class and those who preceded us. We leave you three advisors who will really set you straight on financial matters. We also leave to you the victrola that will play any kind of records that you furnish, and the typing room, with the equipment necessary to put out the Norco News on time. Best of all, we leave you the honor of being a senior in North Coventry High School. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name and set our seal this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one. Senior Class of 1951 Oscar Darlington, President The foregoing instrument was given in our presence, signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Class of '51, the testator named herein, as and for its last will and testament, whereupon we, the undersigned, at its request, and in their presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto: Esther C. Clark Jessie M. Delp Alvin S. Alderfer

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i s W. CLEMENTINE In the short interval between the excitement of the football season and the oncoming basket- ball games, the seniors presented their play, the three-act comedy Clementine, by Peggy Goodin, on December Gth and 7th. The action of the play, which takes place in Mayor Kelly's home in Hooter- ville, centers around tomboy Clementine Kelly, realistically portrayed by Elma Stoudt. Clem would rather play football than dress up and go to a party. Vicky George played the role of the sympa- thetic mother, Mary Kelly, who has a hard time keeping up with he1' daughter's changing moods and explaining them to Mayor Kelly. Donald Tyson did a good job of acting the red-headed, explosive mayor, who is in the midst of campaigning for re-election, and finds he has double trouble when Clem breaks a neighbor's window with her football. The neighbor is none other than Miss Prunella Pringle fAnnie Thompsonl, president of the Women Voters' League and very influential so far as votes for Mayor Kelly are concerned. In the high school gang is handsome Hank Matthews, played by Charles Lambour, whom Clem never noticed until Cathy decided he was a good prospect. Jane Ann is the gossip of the crowd, who is constantly giving information which she thinks they should know. These typical teen-agers were acted by Jane Camaho and Nadine Frain. Melvin Scheidt, as Tubby, a hay-fever victim, amused the audience with his special version of a sneeze. Tubby has the sad duty of informing Clem that the football team has voted not to let her play with them. In an effort to get even, Clem wins over Hank in an oratorical contest. Handyman Abe Carter advises her in all matters, from football to love problems. Bill Jones was a natural for this role, always ready to offer some dryly humorous bit of philosophy. The maid Bertha CMary Jane McGowan! also gives advice on the problems of the Kelly family. Mrs. Kelly engages charming Ann McNeil CPearl McMullenl to give Clem elocution lessons. In the meantime Cathy is trying to decide whether to go to the Spring Formal with ladies' man Pete fllobert Yergeyl or with Hank. Clem decides that parties aren't so silly and that boys may be interesting. She changes her tactics and makes Hank realize that she is no longer a tomboy. Miss Pringle discovers that children aren't just brats and influences the Women's League to vote for Mayor Kelly. In addition to the good work of the cast, much credit must be given to the help of the stage committee, the home economic seniors and prompters.