Oxford High School - Ravelins Yearbook (Oxford, MA)

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RAVELIN 'S company the young man who was the very pop- ular crooner, Phil Fales. We wondered if his voice had suddenly changed or if he was only joking back in high school. At this point of the program, everyone turned around to acknowledge the arrival 'of a very thin, well dressed woman and her husband. Suddenly someone shouted, Well, it's Claire Perry and so it was, but her name was Perry no longer for the man was her husband. The program continued. A comedia 1 entertained for the next five minutes. He was supposed to be Eddie Cantor but in reality it was only Henry Dalhec still running around with a pocket full of jokes, pranks, and-Jews harps. A very eflicient acrobat who was none other than Blanche Clark, showed us her abilitv in walking ropes and such. Blanche always liked to take chances in school and here she was still taking them. A tap dance by Lymert Balcom ended the program. We thought our eyes were deceiving us as he stepped but a few years will make a big diiference. The next hour Was spent in conversation. Little groups were formed as each 'one was de- sirous to know what the other was doing. Elsie Willey was the first one I dashed to. Vllhen I asked her what she was doing for a liv- ing, she replied that she was Miss Burke II in O. H. S. She said that Charles Farrar WHS also back at O. H. S. teaching geometry. I don't blame either of them for going back to the place. Eldora Javery came over to speak to us. Dora looked very nice, but why shouldn't she. She had become secretary to the president of Tuft's Dental School. Dora always was inter- ested in dental work. A group of men stood near by and so we joined them. In the group there was a cowboy from out west, a farmer, an aviator, a plumber and another good looking man. Peter Beliaus- kas, the cowboy, was telling stories 'of the west, Louis Malkowski, the farmer, was mourning because he couldn't get more money for his produce, Raymond Porter, the plumber, was relating one of his experiences of last winter, and Joseph Prunier was telling about his life as an aviator. The good looking man proved to be Karl Cheney, who had become manager of the First National Store in town. I 36 As we approached two women, we found that it was Helen Daley who had become a seamstress, doing business with Gladys Stone, dean of women at B. U. Suddenly three men talking very loudlv at- tracted our attention. We immediately knew the cause of all the noise when we saw Gordon Shortsleeves. He was trying to get an ad for the Telegram and Gazette from Edward Robi- doux. a dealer in radios. The third gentleman was Harry Jolly, Eddie's most ambitious sales- man. .lust before lunch was to be served another man and woman arrived. Thev were Mr. and Mrs. Dr vid Barr. Mrs. Barr was formerly Dor- othy Eames. I wondered whv they were late and soon I Found out when I heard Dot sav to Blanche, Oh, those kids will never go to sleep when we want to go out. At this time lunch was served. We were led into a wonderful d'ning room. At the head of the table stood a very attractive young girl dressed in black and white. It was Mary Vit- kus and believe me, she certainly did her part at that party. Mary asked if she could have charge because she was expecting a position at the Hotel Statler in Boston, After lunch we sat around. the boys smok- ine' a new brand of cifrarettes that Carl Carlson had a patent on, and the girls spoiling the looks of a dish of candy that was given by Sophia Nesta. Sophie told me later that she had es- tablished a candy kitchen in town and was do- ing very well. Perhaps that was due to the practice she had in the candy counter at school. Wilfred Marcoux was called upon to speak and the minute he began, we knew he had suc- ceeded in being the politician he had always said he would be. After his address, Norman Lovett, tax col- lector in town, rose and said he had two letters he would like to read. The letters read as fol- lows: I will be unable to attend the reunion on the twenty-third because of a serious operation that I must perform. Sincerely, Merritt Harrington. I didn 't think it was possible for Merritt to become a doctor but I later learned that he was l

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RAVELIN 'S Shorty from our class and we hope they were appreciated. Robert Helliwell, Gordon Shortsleeves, Viola Lyman, Sophia Nesta, and Elsie Willey kept in touch with the honor roll almost all of that year. They must have been thoroughly ac- qua'nted with it by that time. At this time we had to stop bf-ing jolly and settle down to be dignified seniors. So after a short vacation we met again, on the twelfth of September, for the first time as seniors. Yes. this year we would have to set a good example for the freshy freshmen and jolly juniors. Our class adviser that year was Mr. Sannella, and our officers were: President, Robert Helliwellg Vice-President, Gordon Short- sleeves: Secretary. Edith Munn, and Treasurer, Hazel Stoll. We also had a student council during our last year and we were represented bv Harry Jcllv. Eldora Javery, Elsie Willey, and Peter Beliauskas. That year Lymert Balcolm, Gordon Short- sleeves, and George LeClaire were members of the track team, and did they run! Knute Har- rington was captain 'of the boys' basketball team and Harrv Jolly was again manager. El- dora Javery had worked her way up in sports so that she was captain of the girls' team, and Blanche Clark. another member of our class, was cheer leader. On November first, a Hallowe'en party was held at Huguenot Hall which both juniors and Where did it go? seniors attended, and guests were invited. It was a fine party even though some of the food was missing when it was time to serve it. On November eighteenth, the play, Sonny J ane, was given with a number of our fellow classmates taking part. Miss Lupien coached the play and helped to make it a big success. From January on, preparations were under way for our graduation but first there was one more event. The senior play, Meet Uncle Sally, was given on the nineteenth of May. This play was very humorous and it kept the audience in stitches It proved to be a great success due to the excellent actinq, and Miss Lupien's coaching. Miss Lupien will cer- tainly be missed next year, for our play was the last one she will coach in Oxford High as she is leaving us. Now we must turn from the past and face the future Cwhich you will hear about in the prophecyl. Our school life is ended and all that is left is happy memories, but when our tasks become too difficult we must remember our class motto: The Beginning, Not the End. CLASS PROPHECY By Marjorie Davis N the evening of June 23, 1945, the class of '33 of Oxford High School held a reunion in Oxford's beautiful new hotel. Only mem- bers of the class and their wives and husbands were present. Before I tell you about the party, let me say a few words about the new hotel. It was locat- ed in the same place as the old one but it ex- tended to Charlton Street. Vllords cannot ex- press the beauty of the build'ng. Upon enter- ing the hotel, the first thing I noticed was the walls. Thev were of cream color background with beautiful Mural painting. At the right was the manager's office and as I entered he looked up from his work. He soon rose and I recognized him as George LeClaire. I walked into his 'office and immediately a conversation started. He asked me what I thought 'of the building and then informed me that the interior was all done by Viola Lyman, the famous interior decorator. Tootsie's one desire was always to be an interior decorator- Her second was to be married. ' Gecrge also informed me that Robert Helli- well had financed the building of the hotel and that Bob possessed a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Not long after my arrival, the party began with a short program. The first to appear on the stage was Edith Munn. Everyone expected to see her start dancing, but she was there only to announce the presentation of ten little tap dancers whom she had very efficiently taught. The second on the program was the greatest surprise of the whole evening. A young man and woman appeared before us. The woman sat down at the piano and as she smiled down at us, We saw it was Hazel Stoll ready to ac- l35l

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RAVELIN 'S a very efficient one because of his ability to Work quickly. The other letter read: I regret to say that I cannot be present at the reunion as I will be on my trip around the world. Sincerely, Sylvia Greene. The door bell rang and the usher entered with six elderly looking people. It was Mr. San- nella and his wife and Miss Burke and Miss CLASS Manning and their husbands who had come to enjoy the dancing. After hearing a few words from Mr. San- nella, dancing began. I must say I'd never heard a better orchestra in all my life and that is a compliment to its director, George Sibley. We all stayed at the hotel that night and the next day, We had another class reunion. I was sorry I had to leave so soon but a telegram from my commission agent informed me that he had sold my most recent book of poetry and asked me to return at once. WILL N this joyous day and in this great hall, we the class of 1933, take our stand to give our last will and testament before our fellow class- mates, teachers, and townspeople. VVhereas: We, the class of 1933 of Oxford High School, being of sound health and sane mind, do hereby proclaim this our last Will and testament, revoking all others made previous to this date. We are glad to state that 'our teachers have finally consented to our leaving dear old Ox- ford High School. CThey didn't give any rea.- sons, howeverj. And in parting with our be- loved possessions we first turn to our teachers. To Mr. Sannella: Another senior class as clever and well behaved as the Class 'of 1933, also, more patience and courage to help him carry on with the ever enlarging high school enrollment. To Mr. Richardson: The task of becoming an assistant principal to take Mr. Sannella's place when necessary. To Mr. Ambrose: The passed-down curling iron so he may keep his golden locks curled. To Mr, Chaffee: As good material for base- ball as he is losing through graduation. To Miss Manning: Some one as capable to drive her V8 as the Senior boys. To Miss Lupien: A car, a sum of money, and a friend so she may attend the World's Fair. CToo bad we all can 't be the friendj. To Miss Burke: A commercial club with as active members as the class of 1933. To Miss Griffiths: A larger home so she may have room for Latin Club parties. To Miss Kennedy: A job as proof-reader for Ravelin's. To Miss. Leonard: A book of songs that we like to hear over the radio. To Miss Colby: The best of luck in her fu- ture life Cmarried or otherwisei. To Miss Hofstra: A chance to have food sales real often. CY'ou know Miss Hofstra just likes to work at food salesl. Now that we have taken care of the faculty, we shall turn to the ever-enlarging Junior class. First of all, we want to thank the Juniors for the splendid Junior Prom they gave us. We also bequeath to the entire class the honor 'of following in our footsteps and may they be- come as successful or even more so than the class of '33. Individually, We will: To Irwin Pottle: Robert Helliwell's charac- teristic of being a good class president. To Julia Klok: The permanent position as bell ringer left by Eldora Javery. T0 Beatrice Davis: Sibley 's ability to argue -then she'll win all debates. To Irene Messier: The honor of following 'Dora Javery as basketball captain. To Noah Strack: The chance of becoming O. H. S. star athlete now that Harrington is leaving. To Earl Morey: Jolly's privilege of teasing the girls. To Gertrude Furness: Claire Perry 's ability to type without making errors. To Francis Gardner: Marcoux's ability to talk before a crowd or audience. l37l