Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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24 THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC that so astounded me! The first character he introduced was none other than Guy Cerchione whom we found standing on a street corner playing a hurdy-gurdy as pennies flow- ed freely into his cup. A rather small parson was performing for the spectators, but on close examina- tion we recognized Ananda Adams, who evidently had not grown much since last we saw him in ’35. However, I did not remain long as the bustling crowd forced me on my way. A slight twitching at my hip pocket caused me to stop, as somebody was attempting to lighten my wallet. I quickly turned as he fled and started a merry chase through the crowded streets. Scores joined but it was up to John Driscoll, street cleaner, to capture the culprit. As I arrived at the scene, I was amazed to find my- self staring into the laughing eyes of John Morris, who seemed quite pleased with his practical joke. By this time there were five “strong arms of the law” gathered around with threatening demeanor. Among the brass-buttoned gentlemen I recognized George Lufkin, Robert King, George Larkin, and John Enfugian, all husky individuals. Soon the gendarmes dispersed the mob while I made my way leisurely toward the waterfront, where I found special officer, Albert Dyson, wander- ing about singing that appropriate tune, “I Cover the Waterfront.” We joined in hearty handshakes just as v e heard resounding splashes from the ex- tremities of the wharves. We rushed to the locality just in time to assist a very wet quartet to dry land. Despite their deplorable condition, I recognized Her- bert Mitchell, Francis Seaver, Roy Brewer and Al- fred Kendrick. They soon explained that they were caught in a squall off shore and were forced to swim home as their boat had capsized. However, this sight only proved one of my strong suspicions, they were “all wet.” As time wore on, I began to feel the pangs of hunger; therefore, I decided to patronize a nearby Greek restaurant. I was astounded to find that “Fanis Popodopulis”, alias Frank Simons, was the proprietor. On recognizing me he started the oil, that is the olive oil, to work and promised me a meal fit for a king. I noticed that the sideboards had lengthened considerably while he also had a pro- nounced accent, which augmented his Grecian ap- pearance greatly. Soon I was served and to my sur- prise Lucy McCarthy did me the honors. Oh, well, the only explanation I could offer was that Lucy and Frank always did work well together! However, the hospitality of the Adonis was not yet exhausted, as he ordered the floor show to be staged in my hon- or. A bevy of chorus girls, among whom were Margaret Shanteler, Evelyn Church, Lois Barwood, Frances Larkin, and Marjorie MacDearmid, per- formed well to the strains of a gentle Greek folk song. As the days passed I grew restless and craved ex- citement, which I soon found in a traveling circus. As I entered the big top I was confronted by a spec- tator whom I recognized as Robert May (still after the greenbacks ! ) . I patronized the gentleman and entered. Soon the grand parade drew my attention. Among the participants I recognized James McDon- ough, brazen-voiced ringmaster; Howard Flett, a member of the freak show; William Garside, filibus- ter extraordinary; and Alfred Holtsberg, fresh from the African Congo. Soon, amid wild shouts, a group of Amazons, Rita Green, Margaret Landers, Evelyn Halgren, and Kathleen Visocchi, entered. Following this group v as a collection of freaks. Among them were Jacob Janigan, Donald Wallace, Robert Butterfield, and Herbert Moyer; need more be said! Suddenly, in the center of the ring, my attention was arrested by four clowns. Under their super- flous make-up I recognized the four Mongers of yes- teryear: Leo Maghakian, Joseph Barry, George Van Etten. As usual, they were quarreling; but the bat- tle royal ended almost as soon as it had begun when the strong man, William Warren, intervened. Next attracting my attention was the trapeze act, with Richard Wood taking the part of the apple-cheeked “man on the flying trapeze”. Suddenly, amid a great clatter, a giant bull rushed forth from a side entrance, while simultaneously both corn-fed Buck- ley brothers, John and Roland, did likewise. Imme- diately the animal cowered as both the boys strode courageously up to it. Roland grabbed the bull by the horns (literally) while John reversed his field; but between them, they tossed the bull (at which occupation they excel) until the animal grew resent- ful and turned on them. Then without warning a tremendous roar filled the tent as women cringed and young children clung to their parents in terror for one would think that the jungle had broken loose. However, it was only Leslie French enjoying a slight chuckle as he portrayed the actions of pre- historic man while dragging his spouse, Joyce Clark, around by the hair. However, a dashing hero in the personage of Byron Hampton rushed to the rescue and saved the victim “a la Frank Merriwell”. After this little episode, I visited the side shows where I met Dorothy Oppen, snake charmer. She was trying to soothe John Bosch and Melvin Arnold. Advertised as the grown-up Dionne quintuplets were Dorothy Meehan, Ethel Miller, Ada Perry, Gilda Marques, and the fifth member, none other than Dorothy Hynes. After spending the greater part of the day in this manner, I finally found myself free of this merry air and once more beating the pavements in search of company. I did not wait long as I espied a familiar

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC In the Long Run you and your friends will prize the portrait that looks like you — your truest self, free from stage effects and little conceits. It is in this “long run” Photography that PURDY success has been won. Portraiture by the camera that one cannot laugh at or cry over in later years. For present pleasure and future pride protect your photographic self by having PURDY make the portraits. 160 Tremont Street, Boston OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1935 Special Discount Rates to all Students of Stoneham High School

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