Putnam High School - Clipper Yearbook (Putnam, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1947 volume:

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He has been in clizirge of the Jukebox during lunch periods. He plans to enter Business School after graduation. Monitor 4: Jukebox -12 Shops 1, 2, 3. DOROTHY BARBARA ANDRESCO Dolly is that rather shy girl with a smile to greet everyone. She has gained the friendship of all of her associates because of her wit and person- ality. Her hobbies are dancing, roller-skating, and collecting snap shots. She plans to do secretarial work in the future, and we know she will be success- ful. A Home Room 'I'rez1sL11'er 2, 3, 4: Tmiu-inf: l, 2: Give Club 1: .lr. lied Cross 2: Higiiway Safety 2: Home- Mziking Club l, 2, 3: Ticket Committee Junior Prom: 'Picket Committee Senior Play. MARY ELAINE ATKIN Lee is very active in school activities and her flashing smile and dependability have gained her many friends, Her hobbies are reading and sewing. She plans to enter Nurses' training this fall. Good luck, Lee . Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Dramntics 3, 4: Nativity 2, 3, 4: Spring Concert 2, 3: Dancing 2: Jr. Red Cross 22 Student Council 2: ,Personal Culture 2: Highway Safety 2: Monitor 2, 3, 4: Prom Committee 3: Chimes of Normandie 4: A Date with Judy 4: Final Honors. JOAN THERESA BAKER .Toanie is a quiet, rather shy girl, whose hobbies include stamp collecting, basketball, baseball, skiing: and skating. Although she has not yet decided upon future occupation, her cheerful smile and common sense will help her in anything she may plan to do. Junior Red-Cross 1: Personal Culture 2: Highway Safety 2: Girls' Sports Club 4: Monitor 4: Year Book Committee 4. YEAR BOOK 1947 DORIS EVELYN BENOIT Whenever' you want to find Dot , just listen for some laughter and gigglingithafs Dot , Doris is very active in all school actix ities. She has made all our dances pleasant by furnishing us with music. Her hobbies are collecting jazz records, swimming, boating, reading, and traveling. Because of her varied hobbies and wonderful disposition, we know that her plans for physio therapy at Bouvc Physical Education School will be successful. Dancing 1, 23 Jr. Red Cross 23 Personal Culture 2: Glee Club 1, 23 Prom Committee 31 Music Appre- ciation 33 Dramatics 43 Girls' Sports 43 Senior Play 43 Nativity 1: Spring Concert 1. GEORGE ROBERT BLACKMORE A shy quiet boy is George, always Waiting for a laugh. He likes airplanes a great deal, and his in- terest in them may make him a pilot some day3 so lct's all wish him successful flying and happy land- ings . Home Room Treasurer 13 Monitor 1, 3, 43 Military Training 1, 33 Highway Safety 23 Aeronautics 2, 33 Glee Club 1, 23 Forestry Club 43 Spring Concert 1, 2. ROSE GEORGIANNA BONOSCONI Bonnie is one of our very talkative young ladies. You can bank on her to have something to say on ev- erysubject. Her hobbies are dancing, skating, reading. and bowling. She intends to be a secretary. It will be a lucky employer that gets her. Junior Prom Program Committee 33 Monitor 43 Dancing 1, 2, 33 Junior lied Cross 23 Homemaking Club 1, 2, 33 Club Secretary 1, 23 Personal Culture 23 High- way Safety 23 Glee Club 13 Spring Concert 13 Senior Play 4, ALMA GERTRUDE BORN Trudy is one of the most energetic members of our class. Trudy is the girl who always did num- erous jobs at once and was always willing to pitch in and do more than her share of work. She has a fine Voice and has participated in the musical activities of our school. Her hobbies are music, reading, and swimming. She plans to go into nursing in the future. Class Vice President 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Nativity 1, 2, 3, 43 Angel 43 Dramatics 3, 43 Senior Play 43 Blue and White Banner 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Council 1, 23 Jr. Red Cross 23 Highway Safety 23 Prom Com- mittee 3: Monitor 3, 4. D.A.R. Good Citizenship Awardg Blue and White Banner Ping Glee Club Lyres and Pin: Final Honors. THIE BLUE AND WHITE LORRAINE JANET BREAULT Lorraino is one of tlw quivt girls in tho class, but you can be SUIT' that sin-'ll always lvnzl za helnimr band in any proje-ct. Hvr hobbivs arv mlzilicilig, bowling, remling, movies, :mil sf-wing. Sho plans to do sm-- retarial work in tho future. Rvsi of lurk, hurry , Junior Prom Coinmittw- 31: .Ir. Ilozl Cross 2: lloinv- Inuking f'lub 1, 2, Il: llip.:'hw:iy Sufi-ty 23 Pvrsonzll Culture 21 Dancing 1, 2. CATHERINE MAE CODY f'lmt is one ot' thi- quieter nn-nibm-rs ot' our class. She always Ixus :L pl:-:isunt smile for I-voryonv altliougll sho nc-vor says murh. Among In-r lmblyic-s are hikimr, reading, :incl sports. llor plans for the future urv to work at the teleplionv office or to do sem-1'vturizil work. Jr. Rod Cross 2: Highway Szlfvty 2: Ilomvinakinp: Club 1, 2: l'0I'SOIlill Culture 2. GERTRUDE RUTH CODY Irish is one of tlw class g'ig'p.:'lers. Although she appmirs to be quiet, slw loves to haw- fun, Among heir hobbies are reading, skating, anfl skiing. She plans to work in an office after pfmrliiution. Good luck to you, Ge-rt . Junior Red Cross 2: llirrliway Szifoty 2: Home- makim.: Club 1, 2: llvrsomil Fulture 2: Imnving 1. DORIS LOUISE DANIELSON Danny's quil-t und unassuming ways have won hor much admiration :ind rvspcivt. He-r swf-Gt dispo- sition has gained hor many friends. Her hobbies in- clude dancing, reading, and collecting' photographs of movie stars. Dm-any plans to continue working at the W. T. Grant Fompuny. Cent:-r Hall Monitor 3, 4: Onfetvrizi 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Red Cross 2: Highway Safety 2: Homemakinfr Club 1, 2, 33 Dunning 2, fl: D.A.R. Awnrll for Rf-st Made Dress 2. YEAR BOOK 1947 PATRICK FRANCIS DONLON Pat a fellow from Pomfret, has been very at-tive durinf.: his four years at P.H.S. ln sports, he has excelled in baseball, which is his favorite sport. Al- ways on hand when there is something to be done, Pat has contributed greatly to our class's success. Hls hobbies include baseball. hunting, and roller- skatingz In the future Pat plans to attend Putnam Tech and study Aircraft Mechanics. Good luck, l at . Military Training 2, ,223 Dancing 1, 2: Highway Safety 2: Aeronautics 2: llramatics 2, lil Music App- reciation 3: Varsity Club 43 Forestry Club 41 Monitor 2, 3, 4: Nativity 4: Chimes of Normandie 4: Senior Play 4. Baseball Varsity 1, 2, 3, 41 lnter-Class basketball 2, -I: Chairman ticket committee Junior Prom: Senior dance committees. MARILYN PATRICIA DONOVAN Matt or Mal as some people call her, is a cheerful person, whose pleasant manner has won her many friends in the class. She enjoys skating, flan- cing, and all sports, but plans to attend a hairdressing school and become a beautician. lt Can be said truthfully that she will be a great success. Red Cross 13 Dancing 1, 2, 3: Highway Safety 23 Monitor 3, 4, Office Assistant 3, 41 Dramatics 4: Debating 4: Dance Committees. FABIOLA MARIE DUBOIS Faby is that quiet and bashful little girl who is always ready to co-operate. Swimming, rearlinyr, skating, and dancing are her hobbies. Faby plans to continue working at the Putnam Furniture Company. Home Room Treasurer 1: Monitor 4: J1'. Red Ctloss 2: Highway Safety 2: Homemaking Club 1, 2. MARION JEANNETTE ELLSWORTH YVe all agree that Becky is one of the swellest girls ever. It would be impossibie for her to have an enemy in the world. Her hobbies are dancing and sports. Her plans for the future are indefinite, but we know she'l1 succeed in everything she undertakes. Class secretary 3, 4: Junior Prom Invitation Com- mittee 3, Secretary of Dramatics Club 45 Secretary of Glee Club 43 Monitor 41 Dancing 1, 2: Junior Red Cross 2, Personal Culture 23 Highway Safety 25 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 3, 4, Nativity 2, 3, 43 Spring Concert 12, 15, Chimes of Normantly 4. THE BLUE ANTD WIHITE EUNICE LILLIAN ETHRIDGE Good things come in small packages , holds true for Sis , Cis4ie is one of our most popular girls with a big smile and a bit of humor for everyone. Although Sis is our smallest member, she has taken part in many school activities. Her hobbies are ice- skating, basketball, and all outdoor sports. Her future plans are to continue working at the Patriot office. Dancing 1, 2, 33 Jr. Red Cross 23 Personal Culture 2: Highway Safety 2: Glee Club 1, 23 Girls' basketball team 35 Home Room Treasurer 33 Senior Play: Chair- man of Senior dance ticket committeeg Year Book committee. MARGARET GERTRUDE FALLON Peggy has a sunny disposition and a ready smile and word for all her associates. Peggy is very active, and is ready to assist in every way she can. Her personality is sure to bring her success when she enters Bryant College, where she plans to study to bc a business teacher. Her hobbies in lu..e bowling and moviea. Jr, Prom invitation committee 3g Christmas Card committee 4: Class Rings 3: Jr. lied Cross 1, Persnal Culture 2: Highway Safety 23 Music Appreclati-n 3: Dramatics 45 Blue and White Banner 3, 43 Minager Girls' Basketba Team 4: Prompter of Senior Play: Final Honors. LUCIEN L. FORCIER Lou is a hard worker in everything he does. He is a very good dancer and a talented artist. Al- though his plans for the future are undecided, we are sure he will be a success. Chairman of Hall Committee for Junior Prom 3: Printing Committee Senior Play 4: Military training 1, 2, 3: Dancing 1, 2, 31 Highway Safety 2: Aeronautics 25 Dramatics 4: Music Appreciation 3. THERESA L. GAGNE A tall, dark, and attractive person is Theresa: she is also everybody's friend. Sports make up her hobbies, since she likes roller-skating, horse back riding, canoeing and swimming. Theresa's sincerity and personality will make her a success in any occu- pation sh,e may later choose. Dancing 1, 2, 3: Junior Red-Cross 21 Ways and Means Committee 25 Personal Culture 2, Highway Safety 2: Senior Play Ticket Committee 4: Dramatics 4. YEAR BOOK 1947 MURIEL GLADYS GREEN Mur-Mur is one person in our class who will never be accused of laziness. She is one of the hardest workers in our class and when she says she will do something, she does it. Mur-Mur's hobbies include music and skating. As a nurse, her patience will help her very much. Monitor 2: Dancing 2: Junior Red-Crcs: 2: High- way Safety 2: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Magazine Drive Certifieate for Third Highest Salesman 3: Nativity 3, 4: Chimes of Normandy 4. IRVIN EDWARD HATTIN Irv has been definitely on the ball during his stay at PHS, in athletics as well as activities: with his four varsity letters in basketball, baseball, and football, you cart well see that lryy is quite an athlete. His hobbies are golf, swimming, dancing, hiking, reading, fishing, camping, and movies. Class President 1: Ring Committee 3: Prom De- corations Committee 3: Monitor 4: Military Training 2, 3: Dancing 1, 2: Dance Instructing 3: Highway Safety 2: Aeronautics 2: Blue and White Banner 4: Dramatic Cluh President 4: Varsity Club 4: Music Appreciation 3: Football Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4: Barketball Inter-class 2: J. V. 3: J. V. and Varsity 4: Baseball Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4: A Date VVith Judy 4. TERESA ANN JODOIN VVherever there is a lot of commotion and laugh- ter, you will find Terry , Her wit and personality make her one of the most active members of the Senior Class. She plans to enter Nurses' training at the Worcester Memorial Hospital. Her hobbies are skiing, bicycling, swimming, and record col- lecting. Prom Committee 3: Property Committee 4: Senior Play Committee 4: Junior Red Cross 2: Personal Cul- ture 2: Highway Safety 2: Blue and White Banner 42 Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Dramatics 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: Nativity 2, 3, 4: Spring Concert 2, 3: Chimes of Normandy 4: Glee Club Award 2: Co-chairman of Magazine Drive: Final Honors. MATTHEW HERBERT JOHNSON, JR. Mat is one of our more prominent athletes,. He is one of the best football players Putnam High ever had. He also received varsity letters in base- ball and basketball. He has been on The Blue and VVliite Banner for two years. He plans to enter the University of Connecticut next year and study Physi- cal Education. Junior Prom Committee 3: Monitor 3: Asst. Head Monitor 4: Military training 1, 3: Dancing l, 2: High- way Safety 2: Banner Staff Zi, 1: liramaties i: Music Appreriatiou 3: Varsity Club 4: Football I, 2, ZS. 4: Bas!-:etball Xnter-elass 1, E: Tarsitj 3, 4: Baseball Varsity 2, 3, 4: Senior Play 4. fl THE BLUE AND WHITE FRANCES KACERIK That cute little bltnde over there is Fran, Her quick wit and sparkling personality have made her 3. friend oi' everybody. Fran has participated in all school activities, and hi-r energy never ce-tses, Her hobbies are dancing, swimming, skating, and driving. She plans to continue working in the office of Rawley's Plumbing Supply, Monitor 2, 4: Dancing.: l, 2, 3: .lunior Red Cross l, 2: Personal fV'llltlll'P 21 llifxhway Safety 2: Blue and Wliite Banner 3, 4: Dramatit-s 4: Senior Play 4: Music Appreciation 3: Home lloom Treasurer 1, 2, 3: Cheer- leader 3, 4: Year Rook Uominittt-e 4: Final Honors. JACQUELINE KUNITZ Killingly's loss has been our gain. Jacky came from Killingly High School to our class in her Junior year, She is always on the job and ready to help Whenever she is needed. .Iacky's hobbies are read- ing and swimming. She plans to enter college and Medical School, for her goal is to become a physician. Junior Prom Advertising Committee 3: Blue and XVhite Banner 3, 4: Editor-in-Fhief 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Journalism Club 2 fK.H.S.ll Latin f'lub 1, 2, fK.H.S.l: Treasurer of Latin Club 2 tK.H.S.l3 Girls' Sports Club 2 fK.H.S.J: National Honor Society Award 2 fK.ll.S.l: Valodietorian. PAUL ROLAND LABREC Pine Tree came to us in his Senior Year directly from the U. S. Navy. He was formerly with the Class of '43, but joined the Navy midway of his junior year. Paul is a very hard worker, and with the determination to succeed that Pine has, we know he will decide what he Wants to do upon graduating. His hobbies include stamp collecting, reading, hunting, and fishing. ALBERT LATICI, JR. Tuffy, a, most popular fellow among the boys and girls, has been the Class President for the past three years. He is also the most musically inclined student, which is shown in his ability to play the clarinet. Tuffy plans to enter the Navy after graduation and upon discharge, become a. music teacher. Military training 1, 3: Aeronautics 2: Blue and White Banner 1, 2, 3, 4: Rand 1, 2, 3. 4: President 3, 42 Glee Club 2, 3, 4:Lyre 2, 3: Gold Pin 3: Dramatics 4: Music Appreciation 3: Forestry 4: lnterclass Basket- ball 2, 4: Senior Play 4: Spring Concert 1, 2, 3: Nativity 3, 4: Chimes of Normandy 4. YEAR BOOK 1947 GERMAINE M. LEVESQUE Germaine is that active little girl who likes a lot of fun. Her gray personality makes us feel glad that she's around. Her hobbies are skating and dancing. And how she can dance! Germaine may be a set-rotary or a teacher, and we're sure she'll bc a success. Year Book 4: Music Committee of Senior Dances 4: Prom Committee 3: Monitor 3, 4: Dancing l, 2, 32 Culture 2: Red Cross 2: Highway Safety 2: IM-amatit-4 4: Music Appreciation 33 Cheer Leader 3, 43 Senior Play 4. ANITA LOUISE LOOS Tuss always has a happy Hello and a cheer- ful smile for everyone. She has been very active in both school activities and athletics. Her many hobbies include swimming, skating, bowling, and reading. WVe're sure 'I'uss's pleasant person- ality will help her throughout her life. She plans on a nursing career. Hall Committee-Junior Prom 3: Dancing 2: Stu- dont Council 23 Highway Safety 2: Junior Red-Cross 2, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4: Dramatics 3, 4: Nativity 1, 2, 3, 4: Spring' Concert 1, 2, 33 Chimes of Normandy 4: A Date YVith Judy 43 Basketball 3, Cheerleader li, 4: Glee Club Lyre 2. RUTH ANITA LUCIER Ruth is another fun-loving girl. However, she can be extremely serious and intriguing, especially when she plays that captivating saxophone of hers. Ruth's hobbies are participating in all sports, sketch- ing, and collecting records. She plans to continue with her music, Best of luck, Ruth. Monitor 23 Jr. Prom Music Committee 33 Year Rook Committee 4: Manager of Basketball Team 3, 4: Banner 3, 43 .-,and 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Dramatics 43 Dancing 1, 2: Personal Culture 23 Spring Concert 33 Nativity 1, 2: Music Appreciation 3. ELIZABETH JANE MAHER Betty is one of our class athletes, excelling in all sports. Incidentally, her hobby is sports, also. Betty's smile and practical jokes have made her many close friends throughout the past four years. Her sense of humor will be a. great asset to her in any kind of work. Junior Red-Cross 13 Personal Culture 23 High- way Safety 2g Dancing 23 Prom Program Committee 33 Music Appreciation 33 Dramatic Club 43 Girls' Sports Club 43 President of Girls' Sports Club 4: Girls' Basketball 13, 4. yfxifgigfg THE BLUE AND WHITE ' ARTHUR G. MALONEY Rm-rl was furnwrly with the 1-lass of lfllli, hut mitewd tho Navy at tht- end of his .lunior year. 'lo is known for his flashing sniilv, and is always clww- ing gum. Rc-1l's hohhii-4 are- hunting', fishing, :.nrl ice hockvy. His plans for thv future- are unllecidml, hut wi- aro sure ht- viill lu- a sucvvss in vvliats-ver iw takvs up. Red works after svhool, which limits his activities. Junior Prom:-Music Conimittvi-2 Senior play- staggo ccomrnittevg Class Ye-ar Hook: Foothall 2, JI: Varsity: lntvr-l lass Raski-tlmll ll. PHYLLIS CRAGUE NEWCOMBE Phil is one of our athlvtiv girls and has takm-n part in many sc-hool activities. Her hohhif-s are sports and stamp 1-ollocting, Sho plans to attf-nfl th? University of Conn. Best of luck, Phil . Gino Pluh 2, 31 Dancing: l, 2: Nativity 2, il: Spring: l'onm-rt 2, il: Dramativs Il, 42 Jr, ll:-fl Uross 2: Pvrsonal l'ulturP 2: llighway Safety 2: Girls' Sports Vinh l: Haskc-thall 4: Senior Play 4: Prom Conimittef- CL - LAURA ALICE NILES Laura. is one of the most popular and activm- girls In the class. Ht-r ready laugh and quick wit have contributn-rl to this. Hvr hobbies are dancing, swim- ming, skating, bicycling, motorcycling, and all other sports. Laura plans to be a secretary in the future-, and we all know she'll be,very successful. Ways and Means Committe-0 1: Class Sf-orc-tary 2: Class 'I'rf-asure-r 3, 4: Monitor 4: Dancing 1, 2, Il: Higlu- way Safnty 21 Junior Red Cross l, 2: llramatlvs 1: Girls' Sports Club-Vice President 4: t'Iiv0rl0aflor Il, l: Girls' Basketball 'IW-am Il, Uaptain 4. JOHN J. NORTON John is that boy who is a I-1't'llillS at Pliysit-st. However, he plans to use his ingenuity at the Putnam Technic-al school in thv future with a cariwntry course: in mind. We wish you luck, John. Property Conimittw- of Svnlor Play 4: Home Room 'Freasurer 2: .lr. Prom Advertisement committf-ef 3: YPILI' Rook connnittc-e 41 Military 'I'rainin1,: 1, 2, Il: Highway Safety 2: Auronautivs 2. :li Softball 2, 21, l. YEAR BOOK 1947 ETHEL MARGARET PAGE Esty , as she is most commonly known, is a quiet, but popular member of our class. Her hobby is driving. Although her plans for the future are uncertain, we feel sure that she will succeed in any- thing she may undertake, and we wish her the best of luck. Junior Prom Committee II: Jr. lied Cross 23 Per- sonal Culture 23 Highway Safety 23 Glee Club 13 Dram- atics 43 Music Appreciation 33 Nativity 1. PATRICIA MARIE PAGE Kirky , as she is commonly called, is the quiet type. However, she is a tirele's and hard worker on class projects and we know that shc'll be a success in the occupation she chooses, which is to be a tele- phone operator. . Jr, Prom Committee 33 Senior Play Committee 43 Class Ring Committee 3: Motto Committee 43 Jr. Red Cross 23 Dancing 1: Personal Culture 2: Dramatics Club 43 Highway Safety 2: Glee Club 13 Nativity 11 Monitor 3. JENNIE HELEN PAWLUK Jennie is a quiet, but very active member of our class. She is very neat, and we shall always re- member her because of this. Jennie's calm dispo- sition is sure to make her a success in the future. Her hobbies are skating, swirnmingf, bowling, and dancing. She plans to continue secretarial work, and we wish her the best of luck. Home Room Treasurer 2: Monitor 2, 3, 43 High- way Safety 23 Dancing 33 Dramatics 4: Girls' Varsity Te-ain 43 Jr. Prom Committee3 Senior Play prompter. GLENN WILLIAM PETERSON Of the boys, Glenn is perhaps the quietest and most thoughtful. Often we find him reading a book on hunting, fishing, and trapping, which are his favor- ite hobbies. Glenn has no plans for future education, but his heart is set upon doing agricultural work when he gets out of school. Monitor 13 Military training l, 2, 3: Aeronautics 23 Highway Safety 23 Agriculture at Tourtelotte Mem- orial High School 4. THIE BLUE AND WHITE BARBARA ELIZABETH PLACE Babs is one of our quiet girls, but her ready smile and sunny disposition have gained her many friends. She plans to do office work in the future. Her hobbies are reading and bike riding. Dancing 23 .Iunior lied Cross 2: Personal Culture 2: Highway Safety 25 Music Appreciation QI: Prom Committee 3. BARBARA MAY RICHARDSON Richie or, as some Call her, Babs , is one of the shortest in our class. She is also one of the best- liked. Her hobbies include playing the piano, read- ing, golfing, and bicyelimr. Since lliehie is so dependable, she will certainly be an efficient and well-poised secretary. Dancing 1: Highway Safety 2: Personal Culture 2: Junior Red Cross 23 Prom Decorating Committee 3: Music Appreciation 3g Monitor 4. DAVID ARTHUR RIPLEY Mr. Sense-of-humor , came to us from Boston, Mass. in September, '46 Always agreeable never angry, Rip has made many friends during his short stay at P.H.S. He plans to go to Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. for a degree in Theology, the first step in becoming a minister. His hobbies are col- lecting miniature dogs, and being amateur school reporter for the Nvindham County Observer. Top Sergeant School Patrol 33 Dramatics 4: Forestry 4: Science Club 2: Reading Club 2: Military training 3: Math Club 23 Inter-L-lass basketball 4: Cheerleader 4: A Date with Judy 4. EUGENE ROBERT ROY Although Gene has been one of the most quiet members of the class, he has always been on hand when something had to be done. His hobbies are swimming, hunting, dancing and stamp collecting. Gene's plans for the future are uncertain. Junior Prom Comittee 4: Military training 1, 33 Highway Safety 2: Aeronauties 2, 3: Forestry 4. YEAR BOOK 1947 JUNE L. SHEAD I.ou's friendliness and good sportsmanship have gained her many friends during I1er school years. Her hobbies are swimming, dancing, and baseball. Although her plans for the future are uncertain, we know she will succeed in anything she undertakes. Dancing 1, 21 Junior Red Cross 23 Glee Club 23 Dramatics 4: Treasurer 2: Ways and Means Committee 1, 23 Monitor. ANNE FRANCIS SLATTERY Slatts is a witty and well-liked person. She has participated in many of our class activities, her pleasant personality and sense of humor helping to make every project a success. Slatts plans to attend Annhurst and work in the field of radio. Her hobbies are horse back riding, sailing, skiing, swim- ming, golf, and tennis. Chairman of VVays and Means Committee 2, 35 Class Picture 4, Yearbook Committee 4: Prom Com- mittee 33 Ring Committee 33 Senior Play Committee 43 Hall Monitor 1, 2, 32 Dancing 1, 23 Junior Red- Cross 23 Personal Culture 23 Highway Safety 23 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 3, 43 Music Appreciation 3: Cheerleader 3, 43 Solo, Spring Concert 1, 2, 33 Chimes of Normandy 43 Nativity 1, 2, 3, 43 Mary 43 Glee Club Gold Pin 3. CATHERINE MAY SMITH Catherine is always an active participant in class projects. Her favorite pastimes are sewing, dancing, and the movies. Catherine has no definite future plans, but We're sure she'll be a success in whatever she does.. Class Secretary 13 Year Book Committee 43 Jr. Prom Committee 3: Jr. Rer Cross 1, 21 Home Nursing 23 Glee Club 13 Dramatics 43 Nativity 1. CHARLES JOHN SPIELMAN Charley has been in many activities during his four years at Putnam High. He is a good dancer. His hobbies are skiing, swimming, tennis, and horse- back riding. He plans to enter college and study dentistry in the near future. Prom Committee, Year Book committee, Senior play committee: Military Training 1, 33 Dancing 1, 23 Highway Safety 23 Aeronautics 23 Dramatics 43 Music Appreciation 33 Cheerleader 43 Bulova watch for high- est seller in Junior magazine drive 33 Monitor 43 Juke box 4. THE BILUE AND WHITE NORMAN FRANCIS SPONCEY Hook is known in school for his fine personality, and for his ability as a football fullback. I-Iook's hobbies are collecting records and old coins. His greatest ambition is to become a U. S. Marine. This is one profession in which we're sure Hook will be a success. Junior Prom Committee 3: Vice-President of Varsity Club 4: Monitor 3, 4: Dancing 1, 2, 3: High- way Safety 2: Music Appreciation 3: Varsity Club 4: Football 2, 3, 4: Co-Captain 3: Inter-class Basketball 4: Musical Presentation 2. GERALD G. St.JEAN Fit's hobbies include all sports, dancing, outdoor life, and movies. A champion wise-cracker, Fit plans on becoming a, journalist. He now writes for the sport page of the Observer, and has been very accurate and brilliant in his write-ups of the school's athletic contests. Monitor 3: Military Training 1, 2, 3: Dancing 2: Highway Safety 2: Band 3: Spring Concert 3: Varsity Club 4: Forestry Club 4: Jr. Prom Committee and several dance committees: Football Varsity 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM VERNON SWANSON Swance , as he is called by many, is one of the quiet members of our class. He likes to fish and hunt. As his hobbies plainly show. Swance is primarily an outdoor man. He would like to work in the field of conservation or own a dairy farm. Best of luck, SwanCe . Hall Committee-Junior Prom 3: Military Train- ing 1, 2, 3: Highway Safety 2: Aeronautics 2, 3: Soft- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL RAYMOND TETREAULT P.R. or Guy , as he is usually called, is rather quiet. He is Well liked and has made many friends. His hobbies are sports, reading, and dancing. His plans for the future are undecided. Prom Committee 3: Senior Play committee 4: Monitor 4: Military Training 1, 2, 3: Dancing 1, 2: Highway Safety 2: Aeronautics 2: Music Appreciation 3: Science Club: Inter-class basketball 2, 3. YEAR BOOK 1947 THEODORE MILTON TETREAULT Mike is noted for his cute smile, and his skill in sports, in which he has been outstanding during his four years. For his hobbies Mike likes hunt- ing, fishing, skating, and dancing, which shows he is chiefly an outdoor person. 1-Ie plans to enter the Marine Corps after Graduation. Prom Committee 3: Senior play 4: Monitor 43 Military Training 1, 33 Dancing 1, 23 Highway Safety 225 Aeronautics 2, Music Appreciation 3: Varsity Club 41 Football-J.V. 15 Varsity 2, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, -1. FRANCIS JOSEPH WALLEN Moogoo or Caveman is one of our hardest workers. Besides being in on almost eve1'y class project, Frank works after school. Great credit must be given to Moogoo for his work with the movie projector. A crashing lineman on the football team for four years was not only his athletic record: he also played baseball 1, 2: and Inter-class basketball 1, 2, 4. Frank plans on becoming an Aviation Service Mechanic, and with his ability to fix things we all know Frank will be a great success. His hobbies are photography, model airplanes, and skating. Chairman of Yearbook Committee 4: Chairman of Class Photograph Committee 43 Head Monitor 43 Movie projector operator 2, 3, 4. Military Training 1, 35 Dancing 1, 29 Highway Safety 2, Aeronautics 2, ljanner 4: Glee Club 4, Varsity Club -ig Music Appre- ciation 3, Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Co-Capt. Base- ball 1, 2, 35 Inter-class Basketball 1, 2, 43 Nativity 4, Chimes of Normandyu 45 Senior Play stage manager 4. DAVID ARTHUR WHITTEMORE Whenever there is a discussion going on, you will find Dave right in the middle of it. His knowledge and his ability to speak before a group have made him one of our outstanding scholars. Dave's hobby is photography. His plans for the more distant future are indefinite, but he plans to work for his father after graduation. His outstanding work has limited his activities. Military Training 1, 3g Highway Safety 25 Aeron- autics 2, The Blue and White Banner 33 Salutatorian. DAVID FRANCIS WILLIAMS Dave is another quiet member of our class, He came to Putnam from Woodstock Academy where he spent his freshman and sophomore years. Hc plans to enter the 1 'tnam Technical School next year. Vice President 2, at Woodstockg Military train- ing 3: Glee Club 1, at Woodstock, Baseball Varsity 2 at VVoodstoc'k .I.V. 3: Basketball .I.V. l Varsity 2, lnter-class 45 soccer 2, Rifle Range at Woodstock 1, 2. 18 'PHE BLUE AND WHITE PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS DAY PROGRAIM June 18, 1947 10 A. M. March Song- America the Beautiful The Lord's Prayer Salute to the Flagg Star Spangled Banner-lst Stanza Aiddress of Welcome Class History Vocal Solo Class Statistics Saxophone Solo Class Will Piano Solo Class Prophecy Class Gifts Vocal Solo School Song Address to Juniors Class Song Song- Auld Lang Syne March Albert Latici, Class President Rose Bonosconi, Phyllis Newcombe, John Norton, Theodore Tetreault A Anne Slattery Dorothy Andresco, Dorothy Daniel- son, Frances Kacerik, Lucien Forcier, Gerald St. Jean Ruth Lucier Mary Elaine Atkin, Teresa Jodoin, Paul LaBrec, Norman Sponcey Frances Kacerik Gertrude Born, David Ripley, Anne Slattery, Charles Spielman Irvin Hattin, Matthew Johnson, Germaine Levesque, Arthur Maloney, Laura Niles Gertrude Born Seniors and Assembly Albert Latici, Class President Words by Francis Wallen Tune Whispering Recessional fSenior Class! Audience will kindly remain seated until the Senior Class has left the Assembly Hall. YEAR BOOK 1947 19 ADDRESS OF WELCOME Members of the Faculty, beloved Parents and Friends: I am honored to be able to welcome you to the class day exercises of the class of 1947. We all sincerely hope that you will enjoy listening to these mem- ories of our four eventful years together as much as we have enjoyed recalling them, and preparing them to present to you. CLASS HISTORY Freshman Year Many people face life with assurance, others face it with un- certainty. It is the same with each Freshman class about to enter upon four years of high school. Our class was no exception. Even during the first weeks of school, this marked difference showed itself in the outward manner of the students. Some went about their studies with calm assurance, while the majority, I believe, were confused and perplexed. But soon. under the guidance of the faculty and upper classmen, we settled down and went to work with great zest. After everyone had got acouainted and the excitement had died down, we held our first class meeting. We elected the following officers: President ................ ..... I rvin Hattin Vice-President ......... ..... G ertrude Born Secretary ................... ......... C atherine Smith Treasurer ...................................... June Shead Our class advisors and home room teachers helped us over many of the rough spots. They were Miss Kieith, Miss Johnson, and Miss McCulloch. At some time during the year we agreed to contribute 550 to the General Athletic Association. The biggest project we undertook was the selling of wax paper. Everyone pitched in and did his share. The class made a profit of 590. The year passed quickly and with the help of interesting assem- hlies and athletic contests, we enjoyed every minute of it. Finally 20 'PHE BLUE AND WHiTE as June approached and the closing of school, we were looking forward to September and the continuation of studies as Sophomores. ROSE BON OSCON I. Sophomore Year In the autumn of 1944 we acquired the enviable title of Sopho mc-res. Our class of fifty-seven students suddenly rose from obscurity to fame and recognition. We lost no time or opportunity to remind those Freshmen of their proper places. This year we welcomed two new teachers, Miss Foley and Mr. Pedley. We were sorry to see Miss Hooper go, and we certainly missed Mr. Tiffany and his fine personality. Albert Latici, a little man with a big voice, presided over our class meetings. Gertrude Born was elected vice-president, and Laura Niles, our class secretary. We all regretted the departure of Jack Cameron, our class treasurer. Our class meetings were held under the supervision of our class advisers, Miss Foley, Miss Hanan, and Miss Hayes. In the early spring the class agreed on having a dance. It was voted to have five committees and three persons on each committee. We were all looking forward to being Seniors some dayg that is after becoming Juniors. JOHN NORTON. Junior Year In September 1945 we returned for our third year at Putnam High. It was a triumphant return, for we had left in June as lowly Soph- mores, and now we were returning as proud upperclassmen. At our first class meeting, We elected the officers who were to lead us throughout the year- They were as follows: President, Albert Latici, Vice-president, Gertrude Borng Secretary, Marion Ellsworthg and Treasurer, Laura Niles. At our second class meeting we chose a ring committee. Late in the Fall, the class held a meeting to start our magazine drive under the able direction of Miss Segerberg. This campaign YEAR BOOK 1947 21 brought out the salesman's instinct in some of our classmates. Charles Spielman was the leading salesman. In midwinter our class held a Valentine Dance, which was a great success. On December 10th we were saddened by the death of Harold Burdick. Ten Juniors were selected to represent the class at the funeral. At Mrs. Burdick's request, six Juniors acted as pall bearers for our deceased classmate. A beautiful floral spray, which was placed upon Harold's grave, was the class contribution of flowers. The Junior Prom was held in May at Wildwood Pavilion. General Chairman of the committee Was David Whittemore. Edgar Georgel and his ten piece orchestra furnished the music. The Prom was the biggest and most enjoyed event of the year. The last social affair of our Junior year was the 1946 Class Day exercises. We felt proud to think that in a few short months, we should be the next Senior Class of PUTNALM HIGH SCHOOL. THEODORE TETREAULT. Senior Year In the early part of September 1946 we entered our biggest year in High School ........ Our Senior Year. This year proved to be the busiest of our school life. Miss Hogan and Miss Johnson were our advisors. For the third time we elected Albert Latici to head our class and for the second time we chose Gertrude Born as Vice-President, Marion Ellsworth as Secretary, and Laura Niles as Treasurer. We began planning ways of making money for our Washington trip, which was to come in April. Soon boxes of Chistmas Cards were seen all over town. We, the Seniors, had begun our first project. Matthew Johnson was chairman, and he gave each member of the class ten boxes to sell, but some sold even more. We held our first dance just before the football season opened, with Charles Spielman as the General Chairman. We had an undefeated football team of which, we are proud to 22 THE BLUE AND WHITE say, several members were Seniors. At Mr. St. Marie's suggestion we sold the tickets for all the home games and were given SW of the total amount received. Then came the question of photographs. W-e awarded the contract to the Vantine Studio of Boston. They :lid a wonderful job of photography. Before we had a chance to catch our breath, we began planning for our next dance held in December. Irvin Hattin was General Chairman, and he invited Santa Claus to attend the dance. We began the year 1947 by selling Sunshine Note paper. Jennie Pawluk was in charge, and she issued five boxes to every member of the class. Immediately following that we planned another dance. This was to be a Valentine Dance, and the decorations were simply out of this world. A four-piece orchestra furnished the music. The dance was a huge success. While we were planning the latter event we also began working on our class play, A Date With Judy . The leading role was played by Rose Bonosconi, David Ripley, Gertrude Born. Patrick Donlon, Albert Latici, Irvin Hattin, Anita Loos. Elaine Atkin. Matthew Johnson, Doris Benoit, Eunice Ethridge, Germain: Lrvesque, Frances Kacerik, and Phyllis Newcombe were in the supporting cast. The play was very well received by the public. Early in March with the help of Miss Bernier we starLed planning for our Class Day. Along came April and with it our trip to Washington. We were in Washington three whole days plus two days for traveling. We visited the Naval Academy, the National Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Congressional Library, the Lincoln Memorial, and ever so many other interesting and educational buildings. When we returned we made plans for our Graduation and Senior reception to be held in June. The reception was a success socially, if not financially' , With this we bring to a close our Senior year and four happy years at Putnam High School. PHYLLIS NEWCOMBE. YEAR BOOK 1947 23 CLASS WILL CHARACTERS: Elaine Atkin Norman Sponcey Teresa Jodoin Paul LaBrec SCENE: State Capitol, Governor's Chamber. Norman-fReading from Newspaperj Atomic Bomb Explosion Proves Detrimental to Visiting P.H.S. Seniors. Oniy Four Survive. fShaking his headj Imagine, only four left ous of fifty-six. Elaine-fEnteringj Hi, Norman. Norman- Hello, Elaine. I sure wish those other two wauld hurry up and get here. Elaine- Maybe I'm dumb, but I still don't understand why we were all called to the Governor's Chamber todayf, Norman- Well, since 'Washington was blown up and we were the only survivors, they called us to the State Capitol to read the will of the late Senior Class. Elaine- Oh, I see. Teresa and Paul-fEnte'fingJ Hi, kids, sorry we're late. Elaine and Norman- I-Ii. Norman- You're not the only ones that are lateg that Governor was supposed to be here fifteen minutes ago. I Teresa- Anybody know why we're here? Norman- Do I have to go over that again? The Governor called us bere to read the class will, seeing that we're the only ones left in the Senior Class. Paul- That was something, wasn't it? But leave it to Albert Latici to sneak into the Atomic Energy Building and accidentally kick over one of those things. Elaine- Yes. he was always kicking about something im school. Teresa- As long as the Governor isn't here yet. let's run over this thing. f Elaine readsl We. the Senior Class of Putnam High School. of the City of Putnam. of the County of Windham, of the State of Connecticut in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, ! 2-I THE BJLUE AND WHITE being sane, sober, and of well-balanced minds, do give, make, and and bequeath the following bequests in this, our last will and test- ament, and hereby revoke all other wills previously made and executed by us. Martin Allen, alias Speed Demon, leaves his collection of speeding tickets to Denwood Chapin. A book entitled How to Spend Three Weeks Out of School by Appendix is left to the incoming Freshmen by Dorothy Andresco. Elaine Atkin wills her English Compositions to Charlie Ayres for familiarization with an English course given by Miss! Keith. Joan Baker bequeaths her quietness to her namesake, Marie Baker. Doris Benoit leaves to V. McGovern. her abundance of weight. George Blackmore leaves his ability to fly and his knowledge of Aeronautics to John Leader. Livewire Rose Bonosconi leaves her 110 volts A.C. to Carlene Goodworth. Gertrude Born leaves her left-handed ability to next year's baseball team and especially to the South Paw prospects. Each of the remaining classes will tend toward isolation as Lorraine Breault leaves to them her many individual characteristics. Catherine Cody generously leaves a week's pass at the Bradley Theatre to the President of the next Senior Class. R. McKenna will be the recipient of a book on How to Grow Tall Without Gaining Weight left her by Gertrude Cody. Doris Danielson bequeaths her transcribing ability to anyone who can use it. Patrick Donlon, Loopy Loop hurler, leaves his basketball talent to Walter Plantier. Marilyn Donovan wills 1947-48 permit to ride Howard's bike to Esther Puluso. Marion Ellsworth graciously bequeaths her pleasing personality to the Freshmen girls. Next year's seniors will have no trouble securing furniture for their play, as Fabiola DuBois is leaving them the key to the Putnam Furniture Company. Eunice Ethridge wills her franchise on the future Subway YEAR BOOK 1947 za from Farrows Street to. Bullock Street to W. Maynard. Margaret Fallon leaves her two Q21 year lease on a Royal Type- writer to Rose DeSantis. Lucien Forcier wills his Paints and Brushes to N. Sandys. Theresa Gagne leaves the number 389-3 and also directions, 'lnot to ask for Sid. Muriel Green leaves her girlish figure to S. Angell. Irvin Hattin wills his peg tooth to E. Laurion. Teresa Jodoin leaves her thumb to her brother, Zeke, to assist him in hitch-hiking. Matthew Johnson bequeaths some of his height to Howie Donovan. Frances Kacerik leaves her stitches to the Football team. Jacqueline Kunitz leaves lher Sculling ability to Rheault. Albert Latici wills his old burnt cigars to R. Born. Paul LaBrec leaves his Gunning Ability to the Janitor to use on the incoming Freshmen. Germaine LeVesque thinks J . Vandi would appreciate some of her masculine athletic ability. To each of the Junior Cheer leaders Anita Loos leaves li little bit of her cheerleading talent. Ruth Lucier wills part of her sketching ability to J . Tetreault. Elizabeth Maher bequeaths her large supply of bubble gum to S. Dinsdale. To J . Bonin, Arthur Maloney leaves his hockey talent. Phyllis Newcombe wills some of her height and' one-half of her courteousness to S. Mullet. To E. Seyford, Laura Niles bequeaths her Parisian accent. John Norton wills his bashfulness to Hugo Laime. The dual seats in room three of Ethel and Patricia Page are left to the Lukander sisters. Jennie Pawluk bequeaths her dainty ways to D. Cheney. Glenn Peterson wills his library of hunting and fishing books to D. Gibson in hopes that he will make good use of them. To J . Wilde, Barbara Place leaves her ability to swing . R. Nelson is willed Barbara Richardson's small feet. David Ripley bequeaths his beloved Bostonian accent to R. DuBois. A 26 THE BLUE AND WHITE Eugene Roy's example of quietness is left to the rowdy Fresh- men. u June Shead's debating ability is left as the foundation of future debating clubs. Ann Slattery leaves her knowledge of the Wesleyan Cardinals to the future ornithologists of Putnam High. To R. Low is left Catherine Smith's equitation ability. The beau ties of Charles Spielman are left to L. Gothreau. Norman Sponcey wills his butch hair cuts to David: Howe. To Drummer Boy Kittredge, Gerald St. Jean leaves his orches- trial abilities. William Swanson wills his collection of guns to the Junior girls. Theodore Tetreault leaves his gridiron ability to R. Atkin. To W. Gelinas, Paul Tetreault bequeaths his tardy slips. Francis Wallen wills his old razor blades to PJ. Nelson. David Whittemore bequeaths his ability in handling chickens to Robert DeSantis. To Planky and Seraphin is left a map of the hills of Woodstock patented by David Williams. To the Juniors from this day on we leave the privilege of calling yourselves Seniors. A To the Sophomores We leave the fun of preparing for the '48 Prom. To the Freshmen we leave the privilege of leaving the ranks and being called upperclassmen. In witness thereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 11th day of June, in'the year of our Lord one thousannd nine hun- dred and forty-seven and the independence of the United States the one hundred and seventy-scond. We, the under signed, hereby certify and declare that the above instrument consisting of four pages and this testimonious change was signed, sealed, made, ordained, published and declared by the said class of '47 to be its last will and testament, and the said class of '47 signed the same in our presence and we at its request hereby YEAR BOOK 1947 27 sign this same in its presence and sight and in the sight of each other, as witness thereto. Signed by: ''Terryhookshulutzypinetree'' Elaine-looking at her watch- Gee, it's .almost lunch time. Paul- You know, in the Navy when 12 o'clock rolled around, we ate whether the old man was there or not. Norman- The Governor can just wait till 1 o'clock. I'm hungry. Theresa- Yes, let's go. CLASS STATISTICS Scene: Class room Teacher: Miss Fallon Pupils: Frances Kacerik Gerald St. Jean Doris Danielson Dorothy Andresco Teacher: Good morning! Pupils: Good morning, Miss Fallon. Teacher: I see that Geraid is late again this morning. Well, we'll go right along and see how well the assignment was done. Lucien Forcier will hand out the certificates as soon as the corerctf answer is announced. ,Gerald comes hurrying into the roomj Gerald: I--I-- Teacher: We have no time to wait for you to make up an excuse now. Just take your seat and get out your homework. Now, Frances, whom have you put down for the boy and the girl most likely to succeed? Frances: Oh! I found Jacqueline Kunitz and David Whittemore. Teacher: That's right and now, Gerald, I wonder if you can answer correctly the next one. Who are the most popular girl and the most popular boy of the class of '47? Gerald: This was pretty hard, but I finally came to the conclusion that Gertrude Born is for the girls and Norman Sponcey, alias ,,Hook , is for the boys. Z8 THE BLUE AND WHITE ,..... - Q Teacher: Wonderful, Jerry! And now I should like to hear whom you pupils have chosen for the best-dressed. QPupils raise handsj Teacher: Marvelous! Let's hear from Doris. Doris: Without a doubt, Germaine Levesque for the girls and Charles Spielman for the boys. Teacher: Right! Dorothy, let's see what you have for the next. Read the question and answer it. Dorothy: Who are the best actor and the best actress? After seeing the great play the class presented, it was a hard decision. I think Gertrude Born is best for the girls and David Ripley for the boys. Teacher: That's good work. Gerry pulls Frances's hairj Teacher: Gerald! Remember, we have guests today. Frances, the next should be an esay one. Who are the best dancers in our class? Frances: Charlie Spielman for the male and Germaine Levesque for the female dancer. Teacher: Gerald, take the gum out of your mouth. Now answer this, who are the most talkative boy and girl? Gerald: Gee, I know, it's David Ripley for the boys and could it be Jean Bousquet? Teacher: Gerald, congratulations on the boy, but it seems you might have picked the right girl, at least made her a senior. I'm sure it is difficult, but someone should know' it. Jerry, please take your seatg you know where. Uerry goes to stool in cornerj tDoris raises' her handl Teacher: Good, Doris! What's your answer? Doris: Germaine Levesque seems to be the girl I think is most talkative. Teacher: Correct. Dorothy, we wonder whether you might be able to tell us who are the most courteous boy and girl? Dorothy: Simple, Marion Ellsworth is the girl, and Lucien Forcier is the boy. Teacher: My, what an excellent class! Gerry amuses himselfj YEAR BOOK 1947 29 Teacher: Jerry! Remember you're still part of this class and an- swer this question. Who has the best disposition in our class? Jerry: Gosh! I hate to admit it, but every time I pull Frances's hair she never says anything. So Frances Kacerik is the girl, and Norman Sponcey is our boy. Teacher: Well, that answer will let you sit with the rest of the pupils again, but don't try Frances's patience any more. Now I wonder if Frances can tell us whom the cutest pair of noses in our class belong to. Frances: Do I have to say? Teacher: Of course. Frances: Well, Matthew Johnson is our boy, and Marilyn Donovan is our girl. Teacher: That wasn't so bad, was it? Doris, now who has the prettiest hair? Doris: Theresa Gagne and Albert Latici are tops on my list. Teacher: A for that answer, Doris. Dorothy is very quiet today- Maybe a little question will fix that- We have a question on nicest complexions, Dorothy. Dorothy: Oh certainly, it's Norman Sponcey and Gertrude Born. And it doesn't come out of a box either. Teacher: The answer is right, but the remark wasn't necessary. This one always requires much thought and so let us' call on Jerry. Who are the best looking girl and boy in our class? Gerald: Did you say that was hard? Well, you can say that again. But you know me, I found it. Yes, Elaine Atkin for the girls, and John Norton is our man. Teacher: You really surprise me, Jerry. You are absolutely cor- rect. Let's have some hands for this next one. Who are our best musicians? QHands go upl Frances: Ruth Lucier and Albert Latici: they're super. Teacher: I'm sure we all agree. Now another difficult one. It is about athletics. It was almost impossible to decide, but maybe Dorothy will come through again. Dorothy: It was hard all right, but Theodore Tetreault and Laura Niles are my choice. THE BLUE AND WHITE Teacher: That is great work. Now I have one which I'm sure will be easier. Who are the neatest members of our class? Doris: Without a doubt the choice goes to Jennie Pawluk and Charles Spielman. Teacher: Perfect! Now what four eyes are the nicest? Gerald: Four eyes? Teacher: Yes, they each have two, you know. Gerald: Oh sure, I believe it is Laura Niles and John Norton. Teacher: Hurray! My, Jerry, it is too bad we're nearly through the year. Another question, Frances. Who are the wittiest? Frances: Again, 'Oogie , I mean David Ripley, gets it, and the girl is Ruth Lucier. Teacher: Now Dorothy, here is a question which might cause some consideration. Who are the ones with the best personality? Dorothy: I found it quite easily. Marion Ellsworth is the girl, and again Norman Sponcey gets my vote. Teacher: Right again. Norman seems a bit overloaded, but I'm sure he'1l manage the honors. He always has a way. No, children, I did not assign this question, but I wonder if some one will have the answer. Everything has gone along fine so far, Gerald: What is it? Teacher: Tell me, w'ho is 17, 5' 6 , has size 6 shoe, brown hair, and blue eyes? It's a girl. Oh yes, and born in November, 1929. Gerald: Who do you think I am, Mr. Anthony? Doris: Is it Jennifer Jones? Teacher: No, but maybe you can answer this. A boy, 17 years old, 5' 6 tall, size 9 shoe, brown hair, blue eyes. and born January 1929. Frances: Jeepers, that sure is hard. Pupils: We give up. Teacher: Why, that is the average Senior boy and girl. I suppose it wasn't right to ask, or expect an answer without preparation, so I won't count it as wrong. Now I have a surprise, no assignment to- night. YEAR BOOK 1947 31 CLASS PROPHECY Time: 1957 Place: Olympia Trudy: Gee, the place looks just the same. I guess no one is here yet, so I'll just sit and wait. Charley: Hi, Trudy! Trudy: Charlie Spielman! !! Gee, itls grand to see you again. Has Slatts arrived yet? Ripley: Well, Hello, guess I'm not late. Where's Slatts ?' Charley: You kuow Slatts , she's probably .................. .. Slatts: ............ standing right in back of you. Hello, everyone. Trudy: Well, if it isn't the famous radio star herself: you sure have a fast moving program. Slatts: Speaking of moving fast, I just got the fastest ride I've ever had. George Blackmore taxied me down in a piper cub from New York. Say,he's going well, isn't he? Trudy: You think you got a fast jaunt! I took a taxi from the sta- tion, and Eugene Roy personally gave me a ride over in one of his cabs. Charley: Well, my private secretary, Rose Bonosconi, and I were on our way down and guess whom we met? Theresa Gagne and three of her seven children. They're a healthy looking family. Ripley: Speaking of children, when I was walking over from the church I saw June Shead pushing a baby carriage with twins in it, and three others tagging behind. I didn't even know she was in town. Slatts: Say, Charley, I hear you have a snazzy dentist office at Back Bay-I guess you know how to do your pulling and fill- ing. Charley: Yes, and I bet you can't guess who's working for me? Slatts: Who? Charley: Anita Loos. She's been with me for five years now as a dental hygienist. Trudy: Is she still going with that fellow who drives the Pontiac? Charley: Yea-I guess those two can't make up their minds. Ripley: By the way, Trudy, what are you doing now? E2 THE BLUE AND WHITE - ,- , 1 .... -..YA-.VV--W -.-- . Trudy: Oh, I'm superintendent of nurses at Harvey's clinic in Boston. Slatts: Ah ha! I thought that's how youid end up. Say, Rip, how are things at old P. H. S? Rip: Fine! Phyllis Newcombe, you know, took Miss Segerberg's place teaching math. She's doing a swell job. Charley: Speaking of teachers, I hear Marion Ellsworth is teaching at Vassar. Trudy: She sure must have a nice position. Rip: Marilyn Donovon is the librarian at Vassar. That's the last place we expected her to be. Slatts: Speaking of books, have you read the one Joan Baker's husband wrote? It's the Chicken and I . Cl.as: Aren't they making a movie of that? Trudy: Yes, Muriel Green iis to play the part of the Chicken and Fit St. Jean, the Hollywood playboy, is trying for the part of her leading man., Rip: Fancy that! Slatts: Which reminds me, Irv Hattin said he'd be in Putnam for the banquet. By the way, did you know he owned a golf course and has just bought a race track? Rip: I read something about that in the paper, I hear he's his own best customer Chas: Oh, that reminds me, Ted Tetreault was in my office the other day and he is now playing Pro-football with the Boston Yanks. Trudy: Didn't he just win an award of some sort? Slatts: I believe he did. Matt Johnson has also been recently appointed head football coach at Notre Dame. Rip: Don't tell me he's still kicking the ball around! Trudy: Awards! You haven't heard anything yet, did you know that Hook Sponcey is leaving for Japan to match their champion wrestler for the International Championship? Chas: I heard something to that effect, and isn't Eunice Ethridge his manager? Slatts: She sure is! 'IEAR BOOK 1947 33 Rip: Peggy Fallon has won the national award in typing. Her record is 200 words net. Trudy: Isn't Tuffy Latici her boss? Chas: Yes, he's a broker on Wall street in New York. Slatts: Johnny Norton is in partnership with him. Hex also has a share in Fabby DuBois' theatre, Pike's Place. Ripley: I went there to see the premier of Hopalong Maloney , starring Arthur Maloney as Hopalong. Trudy: I never thought he'd end up as a cowboy movie star. Charley: Speaking of movies, remember Roland LaBrec? Well, he's a scientist and has developed a 4th dimensional film. Slatts: Living in New York you really get around. The other night I went to Martin Allen's Pink Parrot Night Club . He has a lot of the old gang working for him. Charley: Yes, and I hear Dorothy Andresco is his private secretary. Ripley: I'l1 bet she has quite an interest in the business. Trudy: We were at his place last weekend. I didn't know Theresa Jodoin was the feature attraction at the Pink Parrot. Which reminds me, I must return Martin's stick pin. Charley: Oh sure, Germaine Levesque and Frances Kacerik also work there. Slatts: Gee, I must have missed them. Ripley: Say, you know whols doing a fine business? David Whit- temore. He crossed an orchid with a carnation and grew an orchation. Oh, theylre in great demand. Trudy: Is there anyone else from the class working in Putnam? Ripley: Yes, Lorraine Breault is David Whittemorels secretary. Charley: Did you know that Catherine Cody has been recently transferred from Putnam to head of the traffic department in Boston? Slatts: Isn't Catherine Smith in the telephone company too? Ripley: Yes, she's Personal Manager in Putnam here. . Trudy: Say, guess whom I Saw- Jacky Kunitz. Shels a doctor now with more degrees than a right angle: the XYZ, PDQ, BED, PM, and AM, and Lord knows how many more! Charley: You said a mouthful, and I hear Laura Niles is her sec- 34 THE BLUE AND WHITE retary. Doris Benoit has her offices in the same building as Jacky . Slatts: Whatever is she doing now? Ripley: Isn't she some sort of a rubby dubby? Charley: You mean a Physiotherapist. Trudy: Yes, and sheis doing wonders for me. Slatts: I meant to tell you, I was at Lake Placid for a weekend last winter and I saw Pat Donlon, the famous skier, win a few trophies. Ripley: Remember the time he took the high jump and didn't make it? Charley: Yes, it's a good thing Elaine Atkin was there to administer First Aid. Trudy' Of course, you know she's a public health nurse and a pretty one at that: she models for Varga and Petty on the side. Slatts: I was just thinking of Glenn Peterson. I don't think his job is very healthy: he's a steeple jack, you know. Rip: Yes, wasn't that a nice sky scraper he built on Union Square. Chas: Betty Maher rents the first two floors for her hat business. Trudy: I bought a new hat there, and they're simply out of this world. Slatts: Isn't there a roof garden up there? Rip: Yes, Ruth Lucier and her All Girl Orchestra play there all the time. Chas: And there are dance studios there too! Bill Swanson and Barbara Place give lessons. Trudy: They cut a mean rug. In fact they've been dancing so ncuch that the plaster has been coming off the ceiling in Lou Forcier's insurance agency that's just below. Slatts: Well, somewhere in that building there is a publishing company. Rip: That's where Paul Tetreault comes ing he made the place famous when his book DETENTION was published. Chas: He wrote it while he was at Wild Gert Cody's dude ranch. Her friend Two Gun Dot Danielson is in partnership with her. YEAR BOOK 1947 35 Trudy: Frank Wallen is a photographer in Hollywood. He takes shots for Warner Brothers. Jenny Pawluk is also in Holly- wood as a script writer. You should see what she did to Tetreault's book. Slatts: I almost forgot to tell you that on the way down George Blackmore told me he bought his plane from David Williams. He's a .traveling salesman for Putnam Airlines. Chas: What's Pat Page doing now? Rip: Oh! Didn't you know that she and her sister Ethel are run- ning an exclusive Girls' School for Models in Pomfret? I think it's called Page's Glamour Manor. Chas: Speaking of Glamour I hear Barbara Richardson is editor for that magazine now and really knows the business. Trudy: Oh! My gosh! It's almst four o'clock. We had better be going or we'll be late for the ceremonies. Slatts: Well, let's go and don't forget your cornerstone, Reverend Ripley, we can't have the ceremony without that. Chas: How does it feel, Rip, to be building your own church? Rip: Fine, Charley, just wonderful! ! ! ! THE BLUE AND WHITE CLASS GIFTS Introduction This is a day we want to remember, For it's over all too soon. We will laugh with every member, Let's make it a merry tune. Before we could pick them in jest, It took much choosing and wit, But for the class we think the best Here is, for each, a gift. A gift for everyone Is what we tried to pick. We have made them all in fun - - Gifts that will always stick. Now it's time to pass them out To each of you, the class. Be you tall, or short, or stout, There's one for each lad and lass. MARTIN ALLEN Admit Slip To Marty goes this admit slip As an aid when he is late. It is good for every class As well as any date. DOROTHY AN DRESCO Cook Book Dorothy is a studious girly She's always in a book. So we'1l give her this new cook book To teach her how to cook. ELAINE ATKIN Red Ribbon To Elaine, who likes Red so much, As all her actions indicate, We give this nice big ribbon VVhich we know she will appreciate. YEAR BOOK 1947 JOAN BAKER Q Face Powder Joan is a country girl With cheeks as bright as can beg To her, we give this powder To keep her nice, you see. DORIS BENOIT Broom When Doris sets out to keep house And has to sweep a room, She won't have to fret or pout If we give her this pliable broom. GEORGE BLACKMORE Candle George is a farmer boy, Who's always out at night. To him, we give this candle To lead him home all right. ROSE BONOSCONI Inner Soles In collecting slips from day to day You use shoe leather on the way. Your shoes must be just full of hole: So, we give to you these inner soles. GERTRUDE BORN Soap For Gertrude's peaches-and-cream The skin you love to touch We give this cake of Woodbury soap And hope that she'll use it as such. LORRAINE BREAULT Corn Pads Lorraine is an ambitious girl, Who works her afternoons away To her, we give these corn pr To ease her pain to-day. complexion THE BLUE AND 'WHITE CATHERINE CODY Typing Certificate A record you worked hard to get With accuracy and speed. This certificate we present With joy and pride indeed. GERTRUDE CODY Typewriting Paper Gertrude takes the business course Of which she is very fond, To her we give this paper To do her typing on. DORIS DANIELSON Pad and Pencil This pad and pencil is for Burt, Because we know it will not hurt When as a secretary, she is driven To the dictation which is to be given. PATRICK DONLON Rattle Pat is one of our quietest boysg So we give him this rattle to make some noise. Now let him shake it out loud before all. But don't let him have it in the Study Hall. MARILYN DONOVAN Tooth Paste Marilyn is always full of fun, Always smiling at everyone. And to make sure her smile stays bright We give her this Colgate to use every nighz FABIOLA DUBOIS Comic Book Fabiola is always gay And hardly ever sick. In order to keep her this way We give her this book, Comics . Y EAR BOOK 1947 MARION ELLSWORTH Compact Marion is an able girlg That anyone can see. We give her this little compactg To success it may be the key. EUNICE ETHRIDGE Drum Sissy never makes a soundg We sometimes wonder if she's around So we'll not wonder if she's gone We give her this to drum upon. MARGARET FALLON Gum To Peggy we give some gum So she won't be saying Gimme some g She can chew to her heart's delight But make sure the boss is out of sight. LUCIEN FORICIER Drawing Pencil Pretty pictures Lou can draw- So he will know what these are forg Some day he will draw a glamorous star- Vfho knows, it may be Hedy Lamarr. fHERESA GAJGNE l Horn Theresa's been a quiet girl Ever since she was born. And so that folks may hear her some We give her this noisy horn. MURIEL GREEN Henna Dye We give this package to Muriel since We feel she needs a Henna rinse, To keep her hair the same nice shadf And never let it gray or fade. THE BLUTE NNTD IRVIN HATTIN Imitation Moon Whenever you wish to sit and spoon, Underneath the clear pale moon, We give to you this imitation So you can carry on a sweet flirtation. FERESA JODOIN Joke Book What's that noise? It sounds like sizzlingg Oh no! It's just Teresa giggling. Of course, we don't want her to stopg So here's a joke book that's on top. MATTHEW JOHNSON Car To Mat who lives so far We give this brand new car. Now, through the city of Putnam he will ride With his best girl at his side. FRANCES KACERICK Box of Pep Rah! Rah! P.H.S. Plenty of vigor does Frances possess. As cheer leader, she is bestg Here is some Pep to give her zest. IACQUELINE KUNITZ I Thinking Cap Jackie is a girl of studies, And wherever she may roam We give her this little Thinking Cap To place upon her dome. PAUL ROLAND LABREC Wave Set Ro1and's hair is black and curly. Perhaps 'twas a trick of fate. So here is a bottle of wave set, To keep it from getting straight. YEAR BOOK 1947 41 ALBERT LATICI Stilts Tuffy is our little boyg He isn't1 very tall. We have for him this pair of stilts, And we hope he does not fall. GERMAINE LEVESQUE Swing Record Germaine has a lot of vitality 3 She has a lot of pep. We give her this swing record So she always will be hep. ANITA LOOS Iron To Anita who is very neat, We give this little iron sweet. Now she will never, never rest, Until her clothes are neatly prezsef RUTH LUCIER Horn Ruth Lucier, come blow your horn, The girls are waiting, the lcoys forlorn. . . Round about you they'll all swarm To hear you play it sweet and warm. ELIZABETH MAHER Picture Book Betty reads big books, small books, Any weight or size. But here's a pretty picture book To open wide her eyes. ARTHUR MALONEY Gum Arthur or Red! is always chewingg If you don't believe me, Miss Keith would be knowing And so to him, just for fun, We give this big, fat package of delicious gum. THE BIJUIE AND WHITE PHYLLIS NEWCOMBE Toys To Phyllis who is very shy, We give these brand new toys. We hope that she will use them And make a lot of noise. LAURA N ILES Spoon Ever since we all were Freshmen, Laura kept things in a stir. And in years that still are coming, May, this little spoon help her. JOHN NORTON Whisk Broom John is known as being so neat, We're sure he'1l never be beat. To make him be a perfect groom We think he'll want this new clothes broom. ETHEL PAGE Doll To Ethel, We give his red-haired doll, To remind her of her one and only. For when he is not around, This doll will keep her from being lonely. PATRICIA PAGE Telephone This telephone, we suggest, Goes to the girl who is the best. She is a telephone operator like the rest, But, of course, she is still the best. JENNIE PAWLUK Gun Since Jennie is so easy to scare, We give to her this little gun. To approach her no one will dare, For she'll surely have them on the run. YEAR BOOK 1947 BARBARA PLACE Gum For four years we've seen her chew, So, Babs, this gum we give to you. We hope you will chew to your heart's content V And your teeth never it will dent. GLENN PETERSON Horse Glenn is a born farmer, And in this trade he's tops. This little horse will help him Produce an abundance of crops. BARBARA RICHARDSON Vitamin Pills Barbara is tiny, Barbara is small. But two or three of these vitamin pills, And she'll be big and tall. DAVID RIPLEY Megaphone To David, we give this megaphoneg He was one of the cheering crew. To yell in his low tone, This megaphone is due. EUGENE ROY Rattle Just because you never make a sound, Eugene, this rattle is for youg Now you'll be heard for miles around- Putnam, Woodstock, and Pomfret too! JUNE SHEAD Hairbow June's hair is very neatg She always keeps it so. Just to add a little glamour, We present her with this bow, THE BLUE AND 'WHITE ANNE SLATFERY Pencil To Anne, we give this pencil Because of her writing style, And when there's nothing to do, She can sit and write a while. CATHERINE SMITH Green Truck This green truck, we give to Catherine In remembrance of her boy-friend In whose truck she has often ridden We know she'll never lend. CHARLES SPIELMAN Hydrogen Peroxide Charlie is light upon his feet, As are really very few. And this hydrogen peroxide Will make him still- lighter, too. NORMAN SPONCEY Piggy Bank Hook has so much spare money That he has to spend it fast. But he may keep within this bank Enough to make it last. GERALD ST. JEAN Joke Book For asking funny questions, Gerald will always take the prize. Perhaps in this joke book You'll find some smart replies. WILLLIAM SWANSON Mouse Now Billy is so silent, You'd never think him in the house In fact, he's just as quiet As is this little mouse. YEAR BOOK 1947 PAUL TETREAULT Hair Curlers To Paul with his waving curls That draw the prettiest of girls, We give these curlers nice and new, So his locks will always be big and true THEODORE TETREAULT Glue '4Teddy is always smiling, But he might stop some sad day. So please use some of this good glue To fix it on so it will stay. FRANCIS WALLEN Horse Frankie would like a horse to ride, To go to Sabin Street, And so to him this horse we give To make his trip complete. DAVID WHITTEMORE Egg Beater In lessons, David was so swift That none could ever be fleeter. In fact, you know, he'd almost beat, Or try to, this little egg beater. - DAVID WILLIAMS Horn David, too, is silent And never makes a sound, And so if he will blow this horn, We'll know when he's around. 46 'PHE BLUE AND WHITE Senior List Martin Raymond Allen Dorothy Barbara Andresco Mary Elaine Atkin Joan 'I'heresa Baker Doris Evelyn Benoit L George R. Blackmore Rose Georgianna Bonosconi Alma Gertrude Born Lorraine Janet Breault Catherine Mae Cody Gertrude Ruth Cody Doris Louise Danielson Patrick Francis Donlon Marilyn Patricia Donovan Fabiola Marie DuBois Marion Jeannette Ellsworth Eunice Lillian Ethridge Margaret Gertrude Fallon Lucien L. Forcier Theresa L. Gagne Muriel Gladys Green Irvin Edward Hattin Teresa Ann Jodoin Matthew H- Johnson Jr. Frances Kacerik Jacqueline Kunitz Paul Roland LaBrec Albert Latici Jr. Germaine Marie LeVesque Anita Louise Loos Ruth Anita Lucier Elizabeth Jane Maher Arthur G. Maloney Phyllis Crague Newcombe Laura Alice Niles John J. No1'ton Ethel Margaret Page Patricia M- Page Jennie Helen Pawluk Glen William Peterson Barbara Elizabeth Place Barbara May Richardson David Arthur Ripley Eugene R. Roy June L- Shead Anne F. Slattery Catherine May Smith Charles John Spielman Norman F. Sponcey Gerald G. St. Jean William V. Swanson Paul R. Tetreault Theodore Milton Tetreault Francis Joseph Wallen David Arthur Whittemore David Francis Williams YEAR BOOK 1947 CLASS SONG Tune - Whispering Of all the years that we remember These for our hearts we'1l ne'er surrenderg Ended are joys held since September, Also the pleasure of friends once togetherg Tonight we launch-where shall we anchor? Teachers no longer have the answerg With heads held high and flawless courage, We must part and face the world. This world of ours has pleasant treasures, But sorry hearts combine with pleasures, We can't expect to reap a harvest, Without some effort and working our hardestg Tonight we launch-where shall we anchor? Teachers no longer have the answer, With heads held high and flawless courage, We must part and face the world. words by Francis Waller 48 THE BLUE AND WHITE ADDRESS T0 THE JUNIORS It is, indeed, a privilege for me to address the members of the Jr nior Class As class president it is my duty to give you some suggestions relative to your position as seniors next year. , As seniors you have a great responsibility, this responsibility is leader- ship. Your school spirit, your manners, your dress, your con- duct in and out of school are all copied by the under-classmen. VVhether or not they will be correctly led will depend entirely upon you. Of course, you will not be expected to go to each individual and lecture to him. The main requirement is that you set the right example. Another thing which must be taken into consideration is your school. It is not the building that makes a school. It is the pupils within. No matter how old or obsolete your school may be, its reputation depends largely upon the actions of the student bodyy. When there are visitors at assemblies, your conduct should be a credit to your school, because this is one of the most popular places for judging the attitude, conduct, and general character of the student body. Your manners in the hall should be above reproach. You should be orderly and quiet, pass from one room to another without boisterous laughter, refrain from calling loudly to your buddy, or dashing into a room through the wrong door. Other things which you should back strongly are the glee club, the band, and all other school activities. Attend every athletic contest you possibly can and give moral support to your team. Now a word about you as a class. The requirement for a success- ful class is cooperation. Without this no class can hope to succeed. You must cooperate in class projects, volunteer for committees, take an extra job if possible. 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POST 1523 PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT ROLAND'S CLEANERS Cleaning of distinction for those who care. PUTNAM CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF W. F. RAFFERTY HEATING AND PLUMBING PUTNAM CONNECTICUT MEDBURY 8z TROWBRIDGE, INC ICE MANUFACTURERS Wholesale and Retail 289 Main Street Telephone 664 Putnam, Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF THE PUTNAM NEWS, INC. UNION SQUARE PUTNAM, CONN- , r 4, J Compliments of WEISS' MARKET Putnam Connecticut PUTNAM PHARMACY Edward Kunitz, Reg. Pharmacist 130 MAIN STREET Putnam Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF A. GILMAN CO., INC. PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF PUTNAM SALES 8z SERVICE 114 School Street Tel. 1106 OLDSMOBILE -- CADILLAC G. M. IC. TRUCKS PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT I COMPLIMENTS OF , EMILE'S HAIRDRESSING PARLOR 28 Front Street Telephone 280 PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF PUTNAM FURNITURE CO. Whitney Maple Furniture -- - Bengal Ranges 50 Main Street Putnam, Connecticut V a COMPLIMENTS OF PUTNAM WOOLEN CORPORATION PUTNAM CONNECTICUT TO YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS DEARY BROS. PUTNAM GRAIN COMPANY 213 Main Street Big Y Feeds Phone 61 Frank Watson, Mgr. COMPLIMENTS OF PUTNAM LAUNDRY PUTNAM CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF PUTNAM DRY CLEANERS Quality and Service - Marcus Fur ,Storage V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 COMPLIMEN TS OF NAPOLEON A. KEROACK, INC. I N IS U R A N C E 1 COMPLIMENTS OF COMMUNITY LOCKER CO-OP, INC. PUTNAM CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF CHECKERBOARD FEED STORE PUTNAM CONNECTICUT THE BARBER INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE William Perry Barber and Rose Bove LaRose Agents 80 Main Street Putnam, Connecticut 'V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 '1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 g:::::: :: ::- .vv-- --v-- v--- J Compliments of PUTNAM MILLS CGRPORATION Putnam Connecticut Compliments of THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN FERDINAND GAGNON GERARD CARON JOHN F. SIMONZI Putnam Connecticut 4 4, .S COMPLIMENTS OF Day Phone Night Phone 1200 872-3 3 Livery Street PUTNAM CONNECTICUT OWNERS J. Menzone R. LeVesque N. LeVesque If v v K v v v - l Compliments of Compliments of The Worth Shop Crown Lunch Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. RuSS,s Grin Chandler and Morse Hardware 14 Pomfret 'Street Putnam Conn. 'Gifts Housewares Putnam Conn. Lem Lee Restaurant . Whipple 8z Gilpatric Chinese 8z American Food R 85 F I 'O'l 10 Pomfret street Tel. 980-12 ange ue I ri Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. Compliments of Stilll,S Market M t 85 G ' ea S l'0cel'leS 123 Canal Street P t C . u nam Onn CCj'en 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.J Grove Street Greenhouse Flowers for all Occasions 214 Grove Street Tel. 630 v-, ---J-,r,--- v COMPLIMENTS OF JOH 0. FOX A D CO., I C. PUTNAM CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF BYRNES' AGENCY REAL ESTATE. and INSURANCE POMFRET CONNECTICUT COMPLIMEN TS OF A R. L. JOSLIN PLUMBING AND HEATING Silent Glow Oil Burners PUTNAM CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF THE QUINEBAUG VALLEY COLD STORAGE ASS'N, INC. 221 Church Street A P P L E ZS PUTNAM Planchon Service Station Gas, Oil, 8z Accessories General Merchandise Telephone 571-4 Pomfret, Conn. CONNECTICUT Putnam Heat 8z Supply Co., Inc. -Kopper's -Coke 8a Blue Coal Telephone 1313 Putnam, Conn. COMPLIMEN TS OF WHEATON BUILDING AND LUMBER COMPANY PUTNAM CONNECTICUT Compliments of The Bugbee Corporation Putnam Conn. Compliments of Cargill Shoe Store and Shoe Repairing 46-48 Front Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Putnam Mobilgas Station 82 Front 'Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Tony's Store Italian Grinders Putnam Conn. Compliments of ' 1 Jolly Wog Llzotte s Barber Shop 21 South Main St. Tel. 1490-'2 Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. G I Compliments of Launderers and Cleansers Benoit's .Radio Also Wet Wash Service 3 day service on finished goods Joseph LaPa1me, Prop. 14 South Main St. Tel. 1688-2 166' Main Street Tel. 91 Putnam Conn. THE WARREN KAY VANTINE STUDIO INC. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR CLASS OF 1947 f 132 Boylston Street BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Compliments of Benoit's Benoit's Barber Shop Beauty Shgp Putnam Conn' Putnam Conn. Compliments of Putnam Fruit Store Putnam Conn. Compliments of H. J. Danielson Jeweler Putnam Conn. Compliments of Frank X. Lucier 8z Son Jewelers 8z Opticians Compliments of W. H. Mansfield and Co. Putnam Conn. Compliments of Pomfret General Store Pomfret Conn. Compliments of Carroll's Drug Store The Rexall Store 154 Main Street Putnam Conn ne task completed . . . another begins. As this significant phase of training and education comes to a close, congratulations are in order for the tasks you have so well completed. Although your high school work is finished, a bigger, more im- portant task lies just ahead. Coninleneenlent is the threshold to your new career. Whatever this new phase of life may bring to you in new ex- periences and new duties, the education and training of the past four years will often prove its value. As you go forward to the many tasks that confront you in your new careers, Anierican Uptieal Company extends sincere, cordial wishes for good fortune and success in the important days ahead. American Optical Compliments of Bernier's Hanley's Music Sz Furniture Gulf Service Store Cor. Front 8: South Main Streets - Te1ephOne557 241 Prov, street Tel. 1576 Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. Sandys Compliments of , O I Woman s Shop Chlcomevs 156 Main Street Drug Store Putnam Conn. Rawley Compliments of Plumbing Supply Alvord's store Jobbers of Telephone 537 Plumbing 8a Heating Supplies Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. Keith Motors, Inc. Dodge Plymouth Putnam Conn. Compliments of Smith And Walker Putnam Conn. WEN TWORTH'S ELECTRIC SERVICE CENTER AIR CONDITIONING - SALES :Sz SERVICE Walk-in -Reach-in and Deep Freeze Refrigerators WASHERS - APPLIANCES Night and Day Service 198-200 Providence Street Tel. 120-2, 120-3 Putnam Connecticut Compliments of WYCKOFF STEEL CO. Putnam Connecticut Family Bargain Shoe Store Shoe Store with a Conscience 175 Main Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Lucchesi Fruit Store 85 Main Street Tel, 4 Putnam Conn. Compliments of , Kay's Gaglle S Clothes Shop Drug Store 203 'Main Street Putnam Conn. Putnam Conn. Compliments of Brodeur Furniture Telephone 78-2 Putnam Conn. Compliments of Adaline Chabot Millinery Shop Putnam Conn. Compliments of Surprise Store 1l5 Bridge Street Putnam Conn. Augustus M. Wilson Agent General Insurance Putnam Savings Bank IBldg. Putnam Conn. Compliments of Good Will Filling Station 88 'Providence Street Putnam Conn Compliments of Don Wilson Successor to Do-Do's Ice Cream Bar 173 Providence Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Putnam Braid Co. Providence Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Beausoleil's Esso Station Providence Street Putnam Conn. Compliments of Edgar Pidgeon Putnam Conn. Compliments of A. P. Pepin Meats 85 Groceries Putnam Conn. North End Bike Shop C. E. 'LaVigne, Prop. Parts 8z Accessories Vandennoort St. Tel. 1148-4 Putnam Conn. Compliments of J eif's Confectionery Store 197 'Providence 'Street Putnam Conn. ----..---,: Plenty Hep! You will notice the way an Arrow shirt induces a quick thaw in the girl friend. Add a snappy Arrow tie and matching Arrow handker- chief and, Pal, she'll be like so much putty in your hands. 4 ARROW-YOUNG AMERICA'S7 FAVORITE SHIRT ' maw senb t I I For good buys in 5 55 you guys should cast your 'avg on our colorful L I array of An vv-+ around your manly helps you make ' fi with the . Rush down and get a couple of beauties today! CHURCH CLOTHING COMPANY Correct Since 1885, Putnam, Conn. 'Q-' FOK v4KROW SHIRTS' and 715.91--' r EI S Y s 5. ln -nf 'P I 12'