Norway High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Norway, ME)

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2C , THE' CADUCYEUS' DIARY OF THE WASHINGTON TRIP Friday, April 8th. A joyous and noisy crowd left Nor- way at 8:30 p. m. and a large crowd was present to see us off. We arrived in Portland at 10:20 p. m. and stopped to change drivers. We changed drivers in Boston and stopped to get a lunch. We stopped twice between Boston and New York and arrived at the Hotel Piccadilly at 6:30 a. m. Saturday, April 9th, Checked in at the Piccadilly and went to the Automat for breakfast. Went out to Statue of Liberty on the ferry. Brrr! ! It was cold! ! ! Everyone was impressed by the Lady of Our Land! After we ate dinner and washed, we went to the R. C. A. Observatory. From here one could see all of New York City, including Central Park, the Little Church Around the Corner, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ebbets Field, and Lower New York City. This was a very impressive scene! We also saw the battleship Missouri, and an aircraft carrier docked in New York Harbor. We then went to the Center Theatre where we saw the show, Howdy Mr. Ice. Everyone who saw this show en- joyed it very much. After supper the group went on an N. B. C. television tour, some went to bed, and others looked the city over. As tired as we were, there was a gab fest until after 12:00 in almost every room. Sunday, April 10th. Some early birds got up and went to church at St Patrick's Cathedral at 6:00 a. m. They also saw Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Going from New York to Washington we went in the Lincoln Tunnel and on the Pulas- ki Skyway. In Newark, N. J., we saw the Newark Airport. Stopped at 10:00 a. m. at a lunch house in New Jersey. About 12:30 noon we went across the Delaware River on a ferry. About 2:00 p. m. we stopped in Aberdeen, Md., for lunch. We started on our journey again at 3:30 p. m. As we went through Baltimore, Md., we noticed all the white steps and the houses built on the same plan. Baltimore is famous for its white steps. The rich families have marble ones and the poor families have wooden ones painted white. The women are often seen out washing these steps. We arrived at the Willard Hotel at 6:15 p. m. After a few minor difficulties, we all went to supper. The evening was free and some went to get a first glance at Washington, some went to shows, and some stayed in their rooms and slept. Monday, April 11th. The group got up at different times from 6:15 to 7:30. We left on our sightseeing tour at 8:15 a. m. We saw some government buildings and then stopped at the Lincoln Memorial. This place was very impressive. The Statue of Lincoln looks almost alive and you can imagine him rising out of his chair to greet you. We then went to Arling- ton Cemetery and the Tomb of the Un- known Soldier. But, sadly, we just missed the change of guards. On the way to Mt. Vernon we saw the Pentagon building, largest oflice building in the world, John L. Lewis' house, Wash- ington Airport, and many other historic places in Alexandria, Va. We stopped at the Christ Church where Washing- ton, Lee, Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt worshipped. We spent over an hour at Mt. Vernon. Everybody thought that it was a charming house and grounds and enjoyed the trip im- mensely. When we returned to Wash- ington, we stopped at the Jefferson Memorial. Then we ate lunch and at 2:00 p. m. started for Annapolis Naval Academy. We spent the entire after- noon at the Academy. We saw a pa- rade there led by the Naval Academy Band. We had the evening free and everybody had an enjoyable time. Tuesday, April 12th. Got up at 6:30 and ate about 7:15. Left on tour at 8:15 a. m. First we went to the Bureau of Printing and En- graving, where the paper money is made. We were very interested in this

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THE CADUCEUS 21 building and probably will never see as much money altogether again. Second- ly we went to Washington Monument. As we did not have much time, we took the elevator both up and down. We enjoyed the view from the observa- tion windows. Next we went to the F. B. I. Building. This was one of the most interesting and exciting parts of our trip. We saw their research labs and the gun range in the basement. The gun instructor used and explained the weapons used by the F. B. I. agents. We spent a full hour in this building. Some visited the Archives Building across the street where many famous documents are kept, such as Hit1er's marriage license. From there we went to the Congressional Library and the Supreme Court Building. One thing we especially enjoyed was the beautiful illumination of the Congressional Li- brary. The Capitol was our next stop. We saw the House of Representatives in session, the Senate, the Rotunda, the Works of Art, and President Truman. We ate lunch about 3:00 p. m. Some went to the Smithsonian Institute, some went to sleep, and some went shopping. The evening was free and different groups did various things. Some went to the movies, some took walks around to the famous landmarks, and the wise ones stayed home to rest. Wednesday, April 13th. Got up at 6:45, ate breakfast, and left for New York at 8:15 a. m. We stopped at a Greyhound Post House just before going into Philadelphia, Penn. We made a second stop at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, where we saw the Liberty Bell. We also stopped at Betsy Ross' home. About 3:30 we stopped at a Howard Johnson's for lunch. We arrived in New York at 7:00 and check- ed in at the Piccadilly Hotel. At 11:00 we saw the Chesterfield Supper Club starring Perry Como. Everybody en- joyed this show very much. Then we went to the midnight show of the Dia- mond Horseshoe. We had fried chicken and saw the floor show. We all got to bed about 3:00 a. m. Thursday, April 14th. Left New York at 8:45 a. m. and stopped a few times on the way to rest and eat. Got in Boston at 5:00 p. m. and arrived in Norway at 9:00 p. m. There were quite a few waiting to meet us at the High School. A very tired, but talkative, group descended from the bus. All had a wonderful trip! ! CLASS AUTO Steering Wheel-Mr. Rowe. Body-Mildred Frost. Wheels--Carolyn Nevers, Marguerite Tracy, Dalton Dean, Glenn Gurney. Springs-Shirley Robbins, William Hol- den, Marie Birney, Dorothy White. Lights-Elizabeth Newcomb, Mildred McCormack. Bumpers-Jeanette Thurston, Marie Roy. Accelerator-Jean Howe. Brakes-Caleb Harriman. Cushions-Robert Dobson, P h i l l i p Whittemore. Gas Tank-Herbert Andrews. Horn-Marvin Marr. Radio-Nancy Luce. Emergency Brake-Mr. Perkins. GIRLS OF N. H. S. There are tales about Sally And stories 'bout Sue- There are rumors 'bout Molly, And whispers 'bout Prue. I can spread gossip with the greatest of glee But I don't like it when they talk about me! STRONG WORDS Love is like an onion You taste it with delight, And when it's gone you wonder Whatever made you bite. CIGAR COUNTER SESSION I met a little shop girl, H r name wa Sall Ball 9 5 Y , And every time I kissed her, She said, Will that be all? LOGICAL The gum chewing girl And the cud-chewing cow Are somewhat alike, Yet different somehow. I think I know now. It's the clear thoughtful look On the face of the cow.