Rutland High School - Talisman Yearbook (Rutland, VT)

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55255 Wahiecy It's true. I must have won the grand prize in the Trip to Movielandn contest, for here I am on the train bound for Hollywood, California. The drone of the wheels becomes more indistinct as the train rumbles on into the night. The hostly train whistle can be heard in the distance, and all at once it seems that I have arrived in Hollywood. As I step from the platform, the crowd starts to cheer, and the band begins to play. Suddenly a pom ous gentleman steps toward me and introducing himself as the Mayor of Holllywood, presents me with the golden key to the city. Coming out of the daze that this excitement had brought on I realized that this was none other than Bob Harrington. Maybe it was the Ronald Coleman mustache that deceived me. For a minute I saw red, and discovered it was my old classmate, Mary Brislin, pulling out melodious notes on the tuba. Frank Hinds, Robert Cassin, Shiela Carroll, and jimmy Dervin were also making considerable noise. I was hustled into an open car and to my surprise the chauffeur was Diana Woods. Di is finally getting paid for her taxi service. The gatekeeper, Arthur McCarthy, the studiols powerful-onefman' defensel' against intruders, nodded his greetings. We entered the studio where Flaming Passion was being produced. Monk Martin, the dashing film idol of a million American women, was in a clinch with Ione Lamarr Ferrari. Roberta Payne had a job doubling for joan Davis, but joan knew when she was licked. She resigned the next day. Orel Blanchard has now achieved his ambition. He is in a symphony concert. He arranged the music on the racks for the players. Ken Clary is still keeping fit by the Daley dozen. Althea Fox, veteran of R. H. S. oratorical contests, is now a famous auctioneer in North Overshoe.

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i Q Standing: Richard Seward, Gardner Hopwood, Robert Harrington, Robert Richardson, jocelyn Bishop, Ray- mond Gragen, Beverly Woods. Suncil: George Preston, Vivian DePasquale, Christina Wright, Roberta Payne, Helen Beloclc. midi gplzy The class of 1941 presented a farce entitled Truth on a Holiday on December fourth and sixth. It was given before capacity matinee and evening audiences who responded enthusiastically. The leads were played by Christina Wright and Robert Richardson fMr. and Mrs. Grant? 5 and hilarious comedy characterizations were given by Richard Seward CProfessor Prickettl, and Roberta Payne CHildegardeD, a maid who is a puzzle fiend and who finally lures the professor by her charms. Also taking comedy roles were Vivian DePasquale CMimi Grantjg Beverly Woods as the prominent clubwoman CMrs. Barrett Barrettjg George Preston CMr. Gossj, an interior decorator, and Ray Gragen as a political boss. Providing romantic interest were Gardner Hopwood Qimmy Longj, fiance of Alice Grant, portrayed by Jocelyn Bishop 5 and Helen Belock QLouise Spencerj, fiancee of Robert Harrington QKeith Grantj. Beverly Woods and Richard Seward were in charge of publicity, while Beverly Murray headed the ticket sales committee under the direction of the faculty adviser, Mr. Purdy. Ushers were jean Eddy, Arthur White, Clinton Fiske, Mary Jean Chap- man, Katherine Eaton, Earl Jasmin, john Lyons, Ruth Sabin, and Carolyn Landon.

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l 1 1 glass Wahiecy Richard Seward's famous profile has finally been immortalized in cement along with other stars. One of the Udeadfendn kids, Floyd Webster, dropped a banana peel near a cement mixer. Beverly Woods now owns a limousine, but poor Bev just can't get out of her old habit. Whenever she leaves the car, she covers the engine with an auto robe. i Chris Wright couldn't make Hollywood producers give her another contract, so she went to Europe. Immediately she was signed up in Paris. They appreciated her excellent use of French. The stars were handled roughly in a rush for autographs and souvenirs. joe Abel, David Holt, Betty Hale, and Iona Newton were among the violent brutes. Hollywood players are becoming nervous about appearing in public. Kathryn Eaton has become famous for her chocolate fudge, but can't make a living. She keeps Eaton,' all her prohts. Leo Phair wanted to save money, and so he didn't buy any school books this year. He used the same ones over again. Bea Kantor has a shop on Hollywood Boulevard selling umbrellas. Some' one should tell her she can't make any money selling those, for Californians would rather get wet than admit it's raining. l George Adrian Preston is designing clothes for the best dressed stars. Margaret Littler has achieved her goal as a fancy skater. She shovels the rink for Sonja Henie. Barbara Atwood leads her chorus of Mary Routier, Ethel Grover, Dorothy Perry, and Vivian Dodge in hot rhythm numbers at the Cocoanut Grove. jack Battles is casting director, still following pretty legs. Jocelyn Bishop has opened a hot dog stand in competition with the Brown Derby. Marguerite Blanchard, a flower girl, sells her wares to play boy and man-about'town Henry Speed', Lind. i7