Peabody Veterans Memorial High School - Meta Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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THE JACKPOT A Daily Newspaper Chocked Full of Exciting Tidbits EDITORS: M WINER, G. ARVANTIS L. CIMAN R. MARMER Cnculation: 254 and growing JUNE 11, 1971 With a touch of -adness we leave behind us our high school days. Gone are the football games filled with the anticipation of the crowd, the cafeteria and the excitement of our Junior Prom. We will no longer open books together or even pass each other with a friendly smile in the hall. This stage of learning is over; it is time to move foreward. But we have our memories with which to relive our high school days. Those precious memories of our teachers, and our friend, have been collected in this, our Meta of 1961. Two Peabodyites Ousted From Ubangia-Apostolides in Hiding Our foreign correspondent, Sir MIL- TON SILVA, has just reported an up- rising between Americans and Cidel Fastro ' s Soldiers. This uprising is be- lieved to have been caused by an in- Mill to our Ubangian Ambassador, ' MARCO APOSTOLIDES who is now h rhng in the laundry room of the pala- tial home of General DOUGLAS BROWN. However the instigators, TEQ” KLIBANSKY and Big TOM CRANE are in the custody of J. HITCHCOCK ' S militia. Flash . . . Men Land on Moon 7:40 a.m. . . . word just reached the editors informing us that HENRY W1LGO and his co-pilot WALT BLA- ZEWICZ, after taking off from Salem Willows, made a successful landing on tlu moon. More imws later .... Nolan Found In Laundromat Chief of Police, BRUCE CAMERON today issued a bulletin that THOMAS NOLAN, object of a state-wide search, has been found. It seems the CHARLES McDONALD Laundromat had a slight problem with oversudsing. Today, when the bubbles disappeared. Nolan was found healthy, but a bit soggy. Picallily Square??? Our London correspondent. JOHN QUINLAN, reports that the contents of 4 bottles of pickle relish were thrown in the face of U. S. Representative, ROBERT M. SIMONS. Simons was ad- dressing a crowd of more than 200 in E icallily Square, on the subject Should band discipline be strictly enforced?” Flash ! ! Woman Senator, ROBERTA MAR- MER ended her 4 day filibuster today when Senate President. WINN KEL- LEN fainted for lack of sleep. He was carried out by visiting Army general, JOHN BLILAT, and Coast Guard Cap tain, WARREN POOLE, of the U.S.S. Football. Local Hoy Named “Architect Of The Year” MARK ALLEN, former resident of Peabody and now associated with firms in La Cherrino, California, and Can- nibalia, East Africa, has been named the first recipient of the JOSEPH FOS- I ER Award for outstanding architect of the year. One of his more well-known examples of designing achievement is the newly constructed FRED LOMAS Ski Resort in Lovenbriches, Germany. The resort is under the management of the well-known linguist, Fraulein HEL EN WAGG. Benefit Big Brother ROSS BROWN held a benefit Toothbrush Scrub last Saturday morning in Peabody Square to raise money for the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Cavities. President of the group, JOHN REDDING presented all these participating in the all-out scrub with a sterling silver toothbrush dona- ted by the MIKE ‘Citing Ling” MART W1 CHUCK Laundry in the Square. Winner of the day. doing his famous “Butterfly Scrub” stroke, was TOM SPENCE, who was presented with a 5 yeat supply of WOODBURY, compli- ments of Lady ELLEN. Traffic Jam In Peabody Square Traffic was held up for over half an hout today on Main St. because of the Peabody High School Alumni Track Meet. Among the first of the graduates to reach the apex of the monument in the Square were PETER O’CONNOR, followed closely by DAVE MAR- SHALL. By the way, Marshall was hin dered most of the route by helping Old BILL BOCHNAK who sprained his an- kh on the first 50 yards. SHH! Artist At Work! RITA MAISTRELLIS, well-known cartoonist has been contracted with Walt Disney to do a 3 dimensional pic- t re entitled “101 HARDYS” to be re- leased sometime after Producer WIL- LIAM LAAKSO gives the o.k. to ALAN BROWN, President of movie produc- tion. Selection of Judges It has recently been announced that the three judges for the Miss Water- mellonrind Contest of 1970 are Messrs. ROLAND ALMEIDA, SPERO SAX- ON, and JOHN TERRIO. Among the beautiful contestants from our city will be Miss DONNA RYAN, Miss NELLIE S1EBER. Miss ELAINE LaSCOLA, and Miss TERRI LOTEN, all of whom have previously held such titles. Strike Called A Sit-Down strike has been called by the secretaries of the PAUL MORON- EY Law firm. Among those demanding a 45 minute coffee break are SANDY BLA1SDELL. GLORIA BARNETT and BARBARA SPILIOTIS. Local Talent Residents of Peabody were proud of their local beauties last Sunday when a trio of their talented daughters won second prize on Community Floptric- ians. DIANA FOISY, BRENDA LAN CASTER, and DOROTHY KANAR- ACUS stole the show with their spec- tacular version of the “6 legged turtle bop.” So many calls poured into M.C. ROBERT CLAPP, that the Three Tur- tlenecks will return next week for a repeat performance. Peabody Pair To Attend National Girl Scout Events Two Peabody High School Alumnae, Mi— DOLLY NEKEROWSKI. and Miss LEE ANN MICHALLYSZN, will represent the fair city of Peabody at the regional convention of Girl Scouts to be held at We-Like-It-Here, N. H. next summer. Concert Sunday A concert of Dixie-Land music will be presented on the front lawn of the City Hall at 4:30 Sunday in honor of the first Peanut Day Celebration. At the close of the ceremonies, a replica of Mr. Peanut will be unveiled in the center island of Foster Street by ROB- ERT GARROW. The program will feature the NOR- MAN AINBINDER Chorus of 50 pea- nut voices conducted by PETER LEN- DALL. Principal speaker will be RUSSELL MARRON, Vice-President of the Pea- nut Packers Union.

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Loral Yokel Chess Expert Out For Record RUSSEL LeBELL, who recently de- feated RICHARD LOB AO in a spell- bounding match of blindfold chess, will compete next month in the National Finals for top prize. Also entering the competition will he Miss JUDI TH Di- GERONOMO, who last week was in- vc.lv ed in a violent tangle with opponent FAITH DEANE. Miss Deane has an- t cunced that she will register a com- plaint to the Secretary of the Chess, Checker and Chuckles Association, Miss LINDA OMAN, concerning Miss De- Geronomo’s unsportsmanlike tactics. Homes For The Desperate Carefree Caves announced tiiat their 2 model caves are now open for inspec- tion. All dwellings in the dev- lopment have been built by the DAVID MASON Contractors. Interior designing was done by EILEEN McCARTHY Design- ing Firm. Circus Here Once Again The SNYDER and SMIDT Circus has come to town one more with its col- orful display of daring feats and fer- ocious animals. Among! the top head- liners are the hilarious clown, JAN CAPPY, and the musical twosome. GRACE BETTENCOURT and MARY LOBAO. Ring master, REYNOLDS HOYLE, will introduce JOEY MAR- TIN the brave flea trainer, the great SUZANNE GAMBY, renowned bare- back rider and leader of the parade of pink elephants, FRANNY MAIHOS. As a special added attraction, the Cir- cus is proud to present all the way from Imp. Miss LINDA KUSHNIERUK, Mis- KAREN CASSIDY, and Miss JUDITH McNEIL who all trip across the tightrope far above the iloor of the tent. Museum Program All fans of the frog and toad are in- vited to a gallery talk next Sunday by Miss NANCY HOULDEN at the Chil- dren’s Museum. The program will also include a him entitled The Frog” nar rated by Professor JOHN FREEMAN. Book Reviews The first meeting of the Illiterate Lit- eiary Society was held at the home of that famous patron of the arts, Miss JULIA VERNON. Among the famous people present were the author of the best seller, “Thermodynamics fo r Kin- dergartens”, BRUCE GARLAND. The guest speaker was the nationally known book reviewer, Miss ROBERTA PAT- EN AUDE who spoke on the book, “The Day Columbus Landed” by the historian Mr. ROBERT ANDERSON. Dinner for Senator At a testimonial dinner for Senator GREGG TH1BIDEAU, JOHN VOTAV presided as toastmaster. After the op- ening ceremonies, at the Ritz Tannery, he introduced the famous guests in- cluding his honor. Governor, JOHN DENNIS HEALEY of Maska, Dr. JOHN KUSHKOWSKI. head of the Research department of the Atomic Energy Commission, Broadway - newest starlet in this year smash hit musical, The Sound of Silence . BARB LER- NER. and HENRY PAB1CZ, successful owner of Las Vagas’ most exclusive gambling resort. Following an exotic dinner catered by KATHLEEN MCCARTHY ' S Jap- anese Garden Restaurant, a -how was provided by the well-known artists pres- ent at the affair. The first to perform vva- the French Fancy, IANICE FREE DMAN, doing her rendition of a Russian Step Danc“, followed by the baritone soloist, GERALD STOCK- MAN singing Gimme a Little kiss. Will Va? Closing the program was that famous comedienne, Red Bomb- shell , SHERRY HEENAN, with some hilarious witticisms from her very pop- ular night club engagements around the country. Following the ceremony. Sen- ate Thibideau was taken to the J. B. Thcmas Hospital where he is undergo- ing treatment bv Dr. JOHN SWEE- NEY. Fashion Show Saturday With Spring in the air, Filene ' s, of the Northshore present their latest at- tire at a fashion show in Santa’s Igloo. The outfits will be modeled by such lively ladies as ELAINE TAMS. JO NNE DRAGON. JUDY SHEEHAN, ana TERRY’Y BROWN. Narrator for the program will be Miss DOROIHY YASKELL. Following the show, re- fit shments will be served by PAULA SULLIVAN, chairman for the affair. Baton Tour Her Champion baton twirlers have recent- ly leturned from a 3 week tour ol the Congo. Among the twirlers are JOAN HEENEY, present champ, EILEEN KALELLIS, runner-up, and GRACE ROSSIGNOLL and JOYCE WARD, next years contenders. Incidentally, those batons came in handy when the g rls participated in a local uprising. Grand Opening We are pleased to announce the gtand opening of a new private detec- tive office located on 77 Sunrise Strip. Serving the public will be: Messers. THOMAS MURPHY, HARRY PARKS and RICHARD DANIELS, assisted by theii lovely secretary. Mademoiselle BEVERLY CANN. There will be free parking in the rear of the building un- der the capable direction of JOSEPH WADE, attendant. Simple Subtraction In Cloudburst, Calif., principal DA- VID KUTCHUKI AN, of Ml. Sunset High School, calmly took several tel- ephone threats that a bomb was hidden in the school auditorium. The janitor, ALBERT I ARRABEE, had reported that the school had no auditorium. F.F.A. To Hold Elections Tomorrow The Future Farmers of America will once again hold their annual election fot officers at the GEORGE RADIOS farm, outgoing President, ORIN COR- NING, announced today. Vigorously campaigning for presidency is farmer J I A I PERAKIS whose platform i Less contented cows and more action. Op- posing him on the ballot is I.LYOD WALMSLEY who strongly believes in “Liberty, Equality, and Fresh Veg- etables.” The Palm Garden has been rented out tonite by GEORGE SAWYER for hi.- famous brother Tom and Hi- cousin Ruck. Mayor ALFRED LaCORTIGLIA met with the Chamber of Commerce today to announce his plans for construction of a new high school. As of today, lowest bidder is the ARTHUR McGEE Construction Co. Foster Awarded Damages The Salem District Court had a full schedule this week with law suits and divorce cases, said Judge JOHN KYS- LOWSKY . Among the case- -etth-d were the State vs. WALTER KOLOD- Z1EG, and the EDWARD LITWIN vs. GEORGE FOSTER in which Foster re- ceived 25 cents settlement for damages to this P.H.S. ring. Eliminate Dishwashing Forever Today, the BONNIE GOULD Doll Co. is showing its newest group of baby dolls. These remarkable toys now wash the dishes and the clothes, the ideal gift for Mother’s Day. Thev were cre- ated by THERESA BREZICKI and ELAINE KLIGMAN. The C. KLEM- JUK Distributors of dolls and toys have sent a shipment to our retailer MAR- GARET CANAVAN. Bet sure to get om for your mother . . . TODAY ! ! ! Iced Cream BILL NILAND, president of North Shore Dairy Association, announced to- day that his world-renowne d figure skating cows will present an exhibition at 11:00 Saturday at the Northshore Shopping Center. Two local bovs, RICHARD JOHNSON and ROGER BUMP are the trainers of the talented cows. The FREDERICK KIMBALL Niftv Thimble Shop announces the grand opening of its West Peabody Branch this Wednesday.