Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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it was Dick Townley, and there we were, talking to h m. Dick, we learned, had followed in his father’s footsteps and was now the principal of a large high school in New York. When he told us that Marjorie Allen was a very competent secretary at the same school, we were somewhat astonished. It seems that several of our classmates were putting to good advantage the cooperative spirit that had developed as classmates in old S. H. S. He told us, too, that Therese Cormie was manager of “The Cormie Hotel” over on 42nd Street. So off we went to see Therese. Both of us were tired from walkinr; so we decided to hire a heliocopter which had now taken the place of taxicabs. We were seated, waiting for the driver when we heard a couple of people talki g. Neither of us seemed to have forgotten vhe voice we heard, and glancing up, saw Vernon Towns as he jumped into the helio- copter. In no time at all, Vernon was telling us about his experiences and some of our school friends he had seen recently. We could hardly believe our ears when Vernon said that Bob Phillips had pevfec'ed a way of making synthetic rubber and was arriving the next day at Vernon’s heliocopter garage to demonstrate its use for making tires. Soon we found ourselves ascending in o Ihe air, and Vernon decided to take us for a little ride before taking us to the hotel. We flew over a large park where we saw a group of horseback riders. Vernon satisfied our curiosity by telling us that the journalist, Mary Lon Dolan, had written a long article on its importance for exercise. On recalling English classes, we knew full well that Mary Lou pos- sessed the ability to write interesting accounts. Doris and I were both veiy skeptical about riding in a heliocopter and jokingly asked Vernon if he had good insurance. “Sure,” he answered, “Bob Fremont fixed me up with an excellent policy.’ Shortly, we foun 1 oursel es at ‘ The Cormie Hotel” and having said goodbye to Vernon, dashed in to see Therese. On entering the door, whom should we meet but hostess Violet Johanson. She said Therese would be in shortly and would we have lunch with her while we waited. Doris and I read the menu which, to our surprise, stated that Winn'e Brown, famous dietitian, had prepared it. Theiese arrived and happily announced that she had just seen Mildred Whiting and Margaret Natale. Peggy was si.uated at the city’s leading information bureau. Thus we discovered that her friendly nature and natural talkativeness she revealed in school was a great advantage in her position. Mildred was there seeking informa- tion as to where the Metropoli an PlaygT uni was located. She had just arrived from Schuyler.ille to take over the supervis on of it. After visiting with the gills, Doris and 1 shopped until it was time for dinner which we had at Doris's apartment. We only had time for a “Dagwood” sandwich as Dor's had to go to rehearsal. As I picked up the jar of “Two Catherines’” salad dressing, I noticed in big letters the names 1 Hewitt and Moody.” I was not sur- prised to see that they were still together and had devised this delicious dressing. Doris turned on the ia lio for a little luncheon music, but instead, we heard a voice, accompanied by a banjo and singing something about “Doggie Woggie Flea Soap.” The announcer said that the program had been presented to us by Vernon Miner under the sponsorship of the “John Nevins Soap Company.” I wearily strolled along the street after leaving Doris at rehearsal when someone shouted, “Hi there.” There sat Don Hathaway in front of the fireman’s station. He proudly showed me the equipment and announced that he was Fire Chief. I was not too surprised at his becoming a fire chief for didn’t he show a remarkable interest in fiances way back in Schuylerville High? lie was just askirg me about my work when the alarm rang. I was all set to go to the fire with Don when I discovered it was merely my own alarm clock. My dream was shattered, and it was just the beginning of another day’s work at ihe Johns Hopkins Hospital. —Velma Galusha ’44

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MUSIC OF TOMORROW Tired after a day of general duty at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where I had been working hard on the case of a superannuated schoolteacher, I hurried home to set my mind on pleasanter matters and to take a good rest. 1 set my alarm clock and lazily crawled into bed. In the background, I could hear the sweet melody of that favorite song, “As Time Goes By ’ and presently I found myself listening to the famous opera singer, Doris Bean. She and Frank Swoonata held the top bill- ings. Doris’s singing brought about as many masculine grunts of approval, as they applauded her, as Frank’s brought feminine shrieks and sighs. I was so excited after hearing Doris that I rushed to her dressing room in hopes that we might reminisce about our high school days. She told me that Doug had profited through his participation in plays at high school and was now co- starring with Shirley Temple in a famous Hollywood production. I accepted an invitation to spend the night with Doris with the promise that the following day we would continue our recollections while touring the city. The next morning I was awakened early by a startling noise and was curious to know what it was. When Doris told me it was the milkman, Ronald Hunt, 1 asked the maid to have him wait. Ronald didn’t seem to mind this as the maid was just an unsophisticated person whom he would like to take back to the farm with him. In no time at all, I found myself asking numerous questions. Ronald said that he and Joe Biss owned a large dairy just outside of the city which supplied thousands of people with the necessary amount of milk. Joe was also very handy at repairing machinery and as a result had established a machinery clinic. Farmers from va- rious parts of the state patronized him, and the business proved very profitable. Ronald told me that Glen LaBarge had secured a patent for a new five piece orchestra. It consisted of five instruments centered about a piano. When the notes were played on the piano, the same notes were played on all the other instruments. Ii was a very complicated invention, the principles known only by Glen. We came to the conclusion that he obtained these elaborate ideas while dozing in history class. After Ronald left, I went with Doris to have her hair done. It was Doris’s first visit to this particular beauty salon, and one could imagine our surprise when we discovered it was owned and operated by Jacky Drew and Betty Brewer! Jacky, we discovered, was excellent at designing new hair styles while Betty’s manicuring ability proved to be superb. They said that they often dined with Muriel Germain and Caroline Pechette. Muriel was now a dress designer, well-known by many of the celebrities of New York. She often designed clothes for the various stage plays. Caroline, an interior decorator, planned decorative schemes for many prominent places. One of the most exciting incidents of her career was when she was asked to decorate a “swanky” night club. Upon her arrival there, Caroline discovered the proprietor to be none other than Steve Oslica! His place was very successful and was one of the main centers of attraction in the big Metropolis. By that time, Doris was ready to leave, and we said “goodbye” and hurried on. We soon approached a library, and immediately Doris had a desire to get a book. We were amazed at the thousands of books inside this huge building and didn't know quite which way to turn. Suddenly, we heard a soft voice, “What kind of a book would you like?” We turned quickly, and there before us, stood Dorothy Rus- sell. Doris completely forgot what she was after as we talked on and on, asking hundreds of questions. Dot told us how helpful her membership in the Library Club back at good old S. H. S. had been. “By the way,” she continued, “I hear that Wilma Phillips and Walter LaVoy are back there teaching. The first graders just adore Wilma for her patience and interest in them. Walt is conducting an art class which he always thought was an essential. He is teaching it in coordination with the study cf English as he always felt the necessity of dual work in classes.” Time passed quickly, and soon Doris and I found ourselves on the go again. As we walked down the Library steps, we met a familiar figure. We quickly decided

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SWAN SONG I lie esteemed class of 1944 being of sound mind iany prejudiced remarks of the faculty to the contrary) we do solemnly, as is our natural manner, will and bequeath the following assets to the underprivileged and delinquent juniors who, blinded, must follow in our path of blazing glory: Marjorie Allen leaves her neatness to Margaret McGowan and Mary Young who we are sure are quite capable of carrying on in her place. Doris Btltin wants Mary Booth and Ann Rogers to profit by her policy of “Silence is golden.” Honest! Douglas Bean wishes to give his ingenuity in keeping clear of girls to Curtis Bauer who has done pretty well so far. Smart boys! Joseph Biss gives the prominence his name has achieved in study hall and classes to Robert Sanders and Richard Hudson. They could use a little more pub- licity, you know. Betty Brewer leaves her charming personality to two deserving junior girls, Theresa Obie and Elsie Cook. Winifred Brown, one of our petite seniors, we are sure would he glad to divide her Marines and Sailors between Ruth Wendell and Theresa DeGrechie. We only hope these two Juniors don’t get into mortal combat over the division. Teresa Connie is sure Ruth Willette would like her coveted stand at the end of the hall. Rm. 16 is there. (Nice position, huh, girls?) Mary Lou Dolan leaves Eileen Nevins as the only remaining Social Lion in S. H. S. Jacquelyn Drew leaves her ingenious hair styles and unusual earrings to Hazel Garnsey. We are sure Don L. will like them! Robert hremont gives to Earl Derby his position in Falvey’s Newsroom. Bet Earl will never be the bookworm Bob is, though! Velina Calusha knows that Henry Brownell will do justice to her depend- ability. But can he live up to her popularity with the opposite sex? Donald Hathaway leaves his Buick to Herbert DeGarmo. Herb says he need it to lake the basketball team’s girls to all the games. However, Don is not quite certain whether he should leave him Lillian. How about it, Herb? Katherine Heivitt gives to Anna Melaga her reputation for demureness. Anna already has quite a start in that direction. Ronald Hunt, one of our wittiest personalities, has decided that Ray Young would like his clever remarks and actions and constant source of entertainment in class. However, Ronald's teachers seem quite willing that Ronald, upon leaving the school, should keep this choice item for himself and take it far awav from the halls of S. H. S. Violet Johanson. with the flirtatious smile and gleam in her eye. wants Mary Alice Harris to maintain her place with Robert O'Brien. We hope Bob will ap- preciate this. 23