Port Jervis High School - Victor Yearbook (Port Jervis, NY)

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The Prophet: By They have placed the wreath of prophecy Upon the brow of one who could not see The shadow of his own fate or destiny: So read. and know that he who writes Records more hopes than true delights, And be thankful that this unworthy pen Will not dip in ink again To reveal the infallibility of men. Ninteen titty and I have dropped From a swift Pacific express into Hollywood, the far-famed town Of jazz. and shieks, and fancy dress. I roam through the brilliant studios And come upon a night club scene. Where Amey's Syncopators rend the air XVith the latest hit. The Tomcat Scream. Phil Homer at a baby grand Voncludes the music with a chord While near at hand violinist Drake, t'annot help being slightly bored. Now I see the talkie's leading man, Once a far famed Port athlete: lt's Uuddeback, and in virile arms Many a heroine's heart has beat. The lovely costumes of the chorus, Light silken works of fairy art, Were designed by Madame Shaffer, And fashion's modern counterpart. modiste. Hut I must go back I-last to dine XK'ith Paul Rutan who now is known As a great scientist: the super-man, XVho releases energy from stone. .Xt t'hit-ago we tind Kirschner. The youthful king of bootleg row. XX'ho has armored limousines to keep him From stray bombs the police may throw. While eating: at a cozy night club I see Marie Mcliaughlin draw near, And as hostess, berate .loe Kelly For spilling' soup in a client's ear. l meet Esther Marsh who is the dean Ut' a school where a struggle l'tti.'I6!-l. on just how girls should light their cigarettcs From lighters between their textbook pages, xg 1 'Qzz-215 of the Class of 1930 G. ROBERT CARLEY She spoke of doings in the Senate Where business has been held in check. By a ten-day speech of Arthur Gregory. That made our President, XVelsh, a wreck. A day passes and I am in New York, Sitting in a crowded courtroom XVhere .Iulge Denner has lately saved A murderess from a shocking doom. Here I meet a cheerful Irish cop, Though Bill Rosner, it has been said. Will soon be forced to give up his job. Since no police chief can like a Red. This evening Mayor McAndrew speaks On how to manage headstrong wives: Hut since I have visited him at home I realize how well the theory thrives. Kathryn Punneen and Dorothy Dedrick Are professors in City schools, And after long and labored effort Have produced a. book of new lfrcnch I meet a friend who invites me home To sup with him in blissful peace: liut dear wife out in a steaming kitchen A Resents her table's slight increase. Il' Vera Roberts in her apron Hadn't seen me going out the door, I am afraid I might have had to raid A nearby delicatessen store. Hut now I suffer indigestion And fear that I will quickly die, XN'hen Doctor Raynor and his assistants Find me with strange color in my eye. 'Phe nurses, Gannon and Delaney, Are rushed swiftly to my side, And all human effort is brought to bear To save me from Death's chilling tide. As l slowly begin to weaken, I whisper in Rev. Phifer's ear: ru lcs I wouldn't have eaten that cake it' l'd known She had only been married one year. Hut one day I hear the nurses say 'That t'rooner Barber is in town. And then not all the cake a bride might bake t'an suffice to keep my terror down. NXENXGDRI ES

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gf- Marion Wells I haven't all my lessons done Because I haven't any gum. Marion is one of the stand-bys of the Girls' Glee Club and she will certainly be missed after graduation. Marion likes catchy ad- vertisements especially Not a cough in a. 'Carl'oad. Marion's Ford is a rival of Ryder's for the age-service prize. NVe sometimes wish we could take life as easily and happily as you, Marlon. Clarence Welsh Will the meeting please come to order? . Clarence Welsh, better known as Dai is one of the most popu- lar boys of the Senior Class. He is a lover of music and can be heard anytime singing his favorite song, Singing in the Bathtub. Dat is often seen traveling in the direction of Newburgh. As President of the Hi-Y and of the Athletic Association, VVelsh has made a name for himself by his executive ability. Keep this up, Clarence, and suc- cess will come your way. - Helen Wilson Her honest, frieniily, smiling face Has made her friends in every place. Helen ls one of the best workers in our class. A look at the badges up and down the sleeves of her Scout Uniform should con- vince one oi that. 'The troop likes Helen and holds her in high esteem. Helen has an infectious laugh and a great lover of German. XVe think her industry and patience should carry her far. Josephine Young Josephine, sweet, demure and shy, Let's- all but Harry pass her by. Josephine has a steady good nature and is a favorite of Corey's because she never interrupts class meetings by her loud talking. Her favorite expression when she is vexed or in trouble is Oh! Harry. She has a great fondness for the German Club and thinks that such nice people belong to it. We understand that she expects to become a nurse and we think that her qualities will fit her nicely to the task. NXENXGDRI ES

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QP xx The Prophecy of the Class of 1930 Continued So, to save my shattered, mangled nerves, I slyly climb out the window And go to the Metropolitan Opera Where Ralph McDowell makes his bow. Then in the Literary Digest I learn all the current events And even find Miss Kobes is editor, And author of the book, NVoman's Cents. Stanley Ryder has improved his line So much that now he can be seen Taking old NVill Rogers famous place On the newer talkies silver screen. And Bamberger has residence in Spain VVhere he has Won eternal praise As a bull throwerg a profession He followed since past scholastic- days. Now it is New Years in fifty-one And old New York is dazzling bright, Though Promoter Stan Cooper is worried At ticket sales for his latest light. Hut Battling Bob Felter is in shape And YVi1ling VVilbur Guthrie smiles, While roundabout, the city people wear Clothes copied from natty boxers' styles. At a New Year's dinner VVallace Smith Addresses some newspaper men On the benefits of Prohibition, lVith spirit that would a hard heart rend. In the morning Ray Harding departs For liurope whe1'e he will defend llis tennis championships in matches That all the Royalty will attend. Gus Asikis, big boot and shoe man, And Harry Goldman, chain store head, Are at the dock with heaps of long term bills, For everything from shoes to b1'ead. Hut llelen Dunn, a tricky lawyer, Saves Raymond from any delay, And all the sport fans are greatly relieved To know he can cross in time to play. William Schoonmaker on the same boat Is about to begin a tour In which he will give public recitals WYhich will draw alike, the rich and poor. I am forced to stop on business At Murray's dancing school, XVhere Agnes Hasbrouck is an instructor With the Ziegfield Follies as her goal. This same day I learned that Miss Guthrie, A buyer of reputation, Has made a tidy fortune in VVall Street, Through somewhat lucky speculation. And when I receive Russ Corey's bill For decorating my new home I am sure that with a VVall Street fortune I would have to take out a loan. At last I decide to visit P0i't, XVhere Eleanor Elston is mayor, And find that her fine administration Has helped to clear the sooty air. llelen Menges now Phils her time ln domestic occupations, NVhi1e Marjorie Cross and Tillie Franzen Are in similar situations. Josephine Young has succeeded Miss Kite And Franklyn Gordon teaches shorthand, iVhich after all may explain the failures That the Board can little understand. The cafeteria is managed By Miss Patterson who gives meals Of goodly quality and quantity To the help, with munificence that's real. Marion XVells and Lois Horn test gum For WVrigley's local store: But have difficulty keeping people From dropping the stale stuff on their floor. John Macliechnie runs the Minisink In a satisfactory way, Though competing with Dick Reinhardt's Rock View Keeps him working every night and day. So ends at last my rambling story, And for those whom I have missed. You will find more lasting future glory Than any derived from being on this list. U U S Now, as I said once before, The future is a closed door, But may it be an ordained guess That fortells for all best happiness. NXENXGDRI ES