Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE Carabatsos volunteered To tell some things that he had heard. (He ' s a successful shoe magnate.) I stopped at Conway ' s to have tea At the London Bridge shoppe. It was so good I over ate. Also there, Lieutenant ' Wade Of the London Fire Brigade Had come to help a bit. Congresswoman Randall there In Parliament her views did air. Her speech was called exquisite. I saw when I was in Paree Monsieur Baskin, celebrity, Cest pour mon corps de la ballet! M ' am ' selle Long for aristocrats Now designs Parisian hats. They ' re the latest thing today. Gene Caruso Galasso The operatic basso 1 heard in good old Rome. It was the marry month of June And there was Struzzie with her groom His first name is Jerome. Arriving at my destination Pechonis had an innovation Sold hotdogs to the Greeks. And now it ' s someone else ' s turn To tell some things that he did learn Abroad these last few weeks. Barney Silva made a tour Of goodwill through the West. As an eastern cowboy he was sent (But proved the West still best.) He told his story all in song About the stalwart Yankee. A Pocahontas of Massachusetts Was heroine Helen Kasupski. Barney had horses, and sideshow of fish, Of tropical breed and variety. So the boy in his stable was one Robert Gaibl Who knew about fish society. Barney was advertised far and wide By an excellent painter, I ' m sure. The pictures so dandy were painted by Handy. Their action supplied the lure. Dotty Dug sold tickets And barked about the show. Her on the inside at the ringside Caused the crowds to grow. Eva also drew a crowd Her songs were quite risque The way she ' d sing was smouldering The hit of the matinee. Skinny Silva was the stooge Who sat among the patrons. He ' d laugh and laugh in their behalf And relax the matrons. Dotty Sweet sews costumes That add color to the show. Her boleros for caballeros Are always apropos. Up from the ranks of the Semaphore Into the New York Sun Crean goes from shore to shore Reporting can ' t be outdone. The story which really brought him fame Was the Dorothy Holmes debut; The best of society came, The wealthy and well-to-do. All were greeted at the door By butler, Donald Condon, Who annt)unced each visitor From Paris, Rome and London. 19

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SEMAPHORE 19 4 3 CLASS PROLOGUE Spring was coming far and wide. In Washington the countryside Found cherry blossoms now all out And travelers so had come to see (It is the year of ' 53) And pilgrims all, they were devout. A certain structure very tall Was pilgrimmed to by nearly all. Stoughton Building was the name Upon an ocean liner, some Pass time with stories as they come. (It is a fascinating game.) First, that man of wide acclaim Of Metro, Goldwyn, McDermott fame Described a World-wide Fair. First, I saw the Bombard ships They ' re called the B-O 76, A perpetual motion affair. New two-hundred octane gas In a laboratory class Doc Steinbrenner made. In case of accident a nurse, Gloria Tallberg, with her purse Prepared to give first aid. With Chet Cohenno I did confer, Who ' s now a Life photographer, About the latest trend. Later guided around the town Rafalko toured me up and down. His tours I recommend. Being heard, a symphony band Advertised Somerfields throughout the land By Maestro O ' Donnell ' s syncopation. As it may be supposed The noise was composed By Shostokovich Ecclestone ' s inspiration. PROPHECY Paradiddle Estabrooks African numbers drummed. Looks Like he ' ll go far. (Some think too far.) In Lil Grubenskas ' songs The Fair ' s success belongs. She was spectacular. The U. S. Ministry of Supply On Madam Hogan does rely For getting information. Hunk ' Cohenno is a ham On the Jack Armstrong program The kids all jam the station. In public high school Number 8 Miss Kelly ' s rules none violate. She is a splendid teacher. Mr. Staples now announces Sanka Coffee and pronounces Its perfections. He ' s a feature. Because of Mim ' s persuasive way People rush their tax to pay. Miss Barker ' s influential ! Edith Hoyt ' s promoted then To highest paid in 5 and 10 She ' s the Boss-Essential ! ' Vera Sweetman ' s winning smile Sells you the Ipana style. She is a toothpaste model now. Evey Smith has little men. Her children number up to ten. She ' s a busy girl — and how! Corbett a Marine did land. The situation ' s well in hand. She ' s lucky in her choice. But thats ' enough from me, Mai declared vivaciously, Who will be the next voice? 18

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SEMAPHORE President Blair of Fuller Blu! h Cosmetique Industrie Was greeted by a tremendous rush (He offered samples free.) In walked McKay and Einstein To everyone ' s surprise. They listened to his cosmic line With wide and starry eyes. Dotty McPherson of authoress note Was the center of attraction Because of the novel that she wrote Full of wit and action. Lord Sidebottom from over the sea, Who ' d just been received by the king, Added pomp and dignity And many gifts did bring. Miss Christman did the flower display Which offered subtle beauty With potted palms and rose bouquets From Stoughton and Djibouti. Gas expert, Critser, was called in A gas leak to explore. A loud explosion, an awful din. He didn ' t take the elevator. The party was crashed when Ledin dropped in Unorthodoxly through the roof. His plane went into a spin Now the house isn ' t waterproof. Thomas Smyth, the corner cop. Thought he heard a sound. Dashing there, he stopped to stare — The house was all around Charlie Downs, the fireman, Poured water on the place In case a spark make easy mark, And saved the populace. 19 4 3 Barbara B. brought for them Cups of tea and cakes Past member of the Motor-Corps Her job she now retakes. Jimmy Fox, the editor Of Ladies ' Homey Journal , Is always in a dither But is making it eternal. His everfaithful secretary Is Mary Alexander, For when finances start to vary She never does meander. I have an interesting staff. C. Murphy draws cartoons She makes the many readers laugh And others fall in swoons. Lucas tells the lovelorn About affairs of heart, And eases troubles of forlorn And gives young love a start. Martha Hampe knows her styles Of France and all the nations She even travels many miles To get the right creations. Melvin Kaitz is author He writes them novel size Every story, meritory. Wins a Nobel prize. Anne D ' Amadio writes of foods The recipes are rare. Her pretty sheet of things to eat Would tempt a millionaire. Theresa Williams corresponds She is the news reporter Her greatest scoops are Army troops They always will support her. 20