Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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30 THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC After I had received a cordial greeting from all, Mr. Glendon suggested that we attend the premiere of the “Patterson’s Follies” of which John of course was the director. Before entering we noticed the large marquee bearing the name of John Landry, matinee idol featured in the picture “The Perils of Pauline.” Our attention was attracted by the fa- miliar faces of the chorus which included Dot Far- rington, Antoinette Trozzi, Kay McDonough, Marion Rotundi, and Ruth Gross. The song and dance act of Gerald Landers was a hit. To our amazement the theatre was empty except for Joe Orsillo, Wil- liam Sullivan, and Dave Morton, who reclined sleep- ily in their chairs. As we neared the early stages of slumber, Dean Morrison, head janitor, stepped out from the wings and quoted my recent picture, “Wake Up and Leave.” The doorman, George West, hastily rousing himself, ran to open the door as we left the building. As I took leave of Principal Glendon, a limou- sine sped by bearing Chet Whitehouse and Bob Carr. The town tree warden, Wendell Thompson, informed me that these two were Maintenance Sup- ervisors for the Economy Stores. Wendell also told me that the former Stoneham High ice mentors, Cliff Thompson and Rico Eramo, were making a name for themselves with the league-leading Bruins under the management of Bill Dowd. Proceeding at a moderate pace, I passed a jovial army officer, Peter Whitcomb, escorting Miss Doris Lunt who had become famous in the world of art. They were helped into a car by Morris Batchelder, resplendent in his gold-braided chauffeur’s uniform. At this juncture I was accosted by local police- woman, Lenice Fullford, who, hearing of my quest, came to my aid by divulging the following informa- tion: Hazel Blackburn was now a proficient piano teacher: Dana Batchelder was making a success as a lawyer for the Standard Oil Company; and Flor- ence Monson had entered the dental profession. Now having run out of raisin bars, which in- cidentally were manufactured at “Ye Olde Toote Fruite Shoppe,” whose proprietress was Barbara Conley, hunger assailed me. Upon entering “The Spot Pond Lunch,” I was happily surprised to see Pet® Paicopoulas at the counter. He immediately called his chef, Ed Lynch, and his singing waitress, Babe Eldridge. Ed had more information for me. “By way of the high seas!” — Ed Theroux was serving his second year as Foreign Ambassador to Albania, while his sister Eva (indeed an adventuress) was in England attempting to introduce modern bridge methods. Across the way, Skipper Don Shay and his crew, Bob Potter, Dud Swenson, and Herman Moe were capably guiding the “S. S. Sandbar” along the Spot Pond Canal. Hailing a taxi, I was given a mad ride by its driver, Bill Geary, who stated aspirations of obtain- ing a license in the near future. I handed him the fare and like Dana, he was “gone with the wind.” Feeling the need of a shave, I entered a shop on Elm Street, now a rushing business center, and was shown to a chair by none other than Millie Marshall. Expressing my uncertainty as to her ability, Mil- dred assured me that “experience speaks louder than words.” Failing miserably to replace a lost portion of my ear she ushered me into Jiggs Petroni’s Beauty Parlor, next door. In the waiting room was the Stoneham School Committee composed of Dot Starr, Helen Scully, and Eleanor Mc- Laughlin. Dot was speaking of the sterling suc- cess of Bob Newhall and Walter Penta, instructors of Slabrack Academy, a finishing school for East Woburn Tech. Jiggs’ voice broke in at this point in an angry tempo. He was complaining of the unconventional opening of a competitive hair dress- ing establishment run by Mildred Allin, Inez Jones, Jean Lent, and Barbara Colwell, truly a professional array of workers. During a lull in Jiggs impetuous speech, he managed to direct me to a garage run by Margaret Landers, where one could take his choice of 1920 models for five cents a mile. As I proceeded in Stepin Fetchit fashion, my eye was drawn to none other than Tink Courier attired in golf sox and pants and a pink cap. Pull- ing up to the curb I approached the soap-flake box labeled “Town Crier,” upon which he stood discuss- ing the very subject so vital to my success. He re- vealed the following for which I owe him my un- dying gratitude: Bill Gile has just been promoted to plant super- visor for General Electric in Lynn. Pete Maghak- ian, who always was an artist, was putting all op- position on the canvas as professional boxer, under the guidance of Fran Driscoll. Annie Greenberg was being acclaimed for her outstanding perform- ances for M. G. M. Dot Pitts, the chief costumer for this studio, was creating stunning gowns which were modeled by Dorothy Reynolds and Theresa Karris. Dot Murphy, woman photographer for “Look” was also to be found in Hollywood. Before running out of breath (remarkable for “Tink”) he gasped that Bob Cannon was President of the Multi- munitions factory and had two charming secretaries, namely, “Pat” Wyman and Marguerite Amo. Passing a nearby silver foundry, I recognized its occupants as none other than “Buzz” Barton, Dick Haradon, and Henry Stoney, who informed me sheepishly that Gracie Murphy was the largest stockholder in the Stoneham Stoney Crusher Com- pany. “Buzz” by way of neighborliness pointed out

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC 29 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 PURDY OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1936-1937 Special Discount Rates to all Students of Stoneham High School

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC 31 GIRLS! SEE US FOR VACATION APPAREL — Slacks, Slack Suits, Cotton Dresses, Washable Dresses, Suits, Etc. — We carry the Nationally Famous Gordon and Mojud Hosiery. COME IN AND LOOK AROUND stonehaI? EET IDE’S FASHION SHOP EVERYBODY READS THE STONEHAM PRESS BECAUSE IT IS AN OUTSTANDING NEWSPAPER AND ONE OF STONEHAM’S BEST ASSETS THE STONEHAM PRESS BELL HARDWARE COMPANY The Complet Hardware and Paint Store Where You Can Usually Get What You Need For The Home TRADE AT BELL’S 413 MAIN STREET Compliments of STONEHAM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK “The Friendly Bank” Home of School Savings Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent 359 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 0700 james a. McDonough Groceries — Provisions Telephones Stoneham 0297-0299 DOW BLOCK CENTRAL SQUARE STONEHAM TRUST COMPANY YOUR COMMUNITY BANK Harry R. Dockam, President 377 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 0105 ARCHIE G. WILLS Sherwin-Williams Paint Headquarters Armstrong Congoleum Nairn Linoleum — Leonard Refrigerators Telephone 0642 Zenith Radios Free Delivery