Strong High School - Mussul Unsquit Yearbook (Strong, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1954 volume:

74e77ZaweZZZm7acz 35nd sm, my same 1754 To The Class Of 1954 A Message From Your Principal Let me begin by first offering my sincere con- gratulations to you upon your graduation and upon your embarkation on the next phase of this journey through life that we are all taking together. The first phase, which consisted of your public school education is over for you with graduation. You have reached this point by perseverance, ambition, and a large portion of common sense. I use the term common sense because as this old earth of ours goes spinning around on its axis day after day, the people on it are continually striving to attain new and better standards of living. Many of these new ideas come as a result of literary and scientific research. The advancement of culture, science, and living in general, of our earth people is increased or slowed down in direct proportion to the amount of mental, moral, and spiritual ed- ucation that our population receives. Your display of common sense was obvi- ous because of the fact that you paid no heed to the misguided axiom that students may leave school whenever they feel so inclined, go to work, and feel that money and success is theirs for the asking. Many who have left our schools with the above theory in mind have lived to regret their action. Your ambition has been evidenced by the many successful class and school projects and activities in which you have so faithfully taken part. Some of you have been outstanding stu- dents, and others, excellent athletes or fine public speakers and actors or actresses. All of you, without exception, have demonstrated your ambition by taking part in activities above and beyond the call of an ordinary student. Your perseverance has been evidenced by the very fact that you are receiving diplomas. I only hope that you will all continue to exhibit this worthwhile trait which is so needed for success in our modern society of today. In closing, let me say that there are very few of us who receive something for nothing. You have reached a milestone but not the end of the road. It is many milestones away and there will be hills along the way for all of us. We, who are a little older and more experienced than yourselves, know that in order to ride pleasant- ly down the other side of these hills, you must climb them first. If you are able to continue your education beyond high school, do so with ardent zeal and sincere effort. You are never through learning as long as you realize this and continually strive for self-betterment you will receive your share of success. Donald Miln Mailloux, Principal Dedication We, the class of 1954 respectfully dedicate this 33rd edition of the Mussul Unsquit to Mr. john C. MacLeod in appreciation of his tireless efforts and friendly guidance during past years. His helpfulness and interest has been exceeded only by a full measure of devotion on our behalf. l Faculty Left to right: R. Folsom, Mrs. Norton, Prin. Mailloux, Mrs. Knox, R. Buxton. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY DONALD M. MAILLOUX RAYMOND E. BUXTON, JR. Pfitwipfll Husson College - Bangor B. S. in Education and Oratory Curry College geaclleff gomfnercfl glililects b H Madison College, Tenn' oac ies. oys Bas et a , Base a Gorham State Teachers, College MRS. ELIZABETH KNQX Teaches: Math and Science B. A. in Liberal Arts - University of New Advisor of Yearbook and Student Council Hampshire ' Teaches: English, French RALEIGH L. FOLSOM Coaches: Chorus, Public Speaking, Yearbook B. S. in Education and Industrial Arts - Gorham MRS. ABBIE NORTON State Teachers' College B. A. - Bates College Teaches: Industrial Arts Teaches: Latin, Algebra, Advanced Math., Coaches: Grammar School Basketball, Track and Social Studies A Cross Country Advisor of Monthly Star JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY MRS. LUCY MAILLOUX MILLARD PARLIN, IR. B. S. in Education - Gorham State Teachers' B. S. in Education - Farmington State Teachers, College College Teaches: Sth Grade Teaches: 7th Grade Coaches: Girls, Athletics Coaches: Dramatics MRS. HILDA STEWARD Coaches: Music, Band, Chorus SIHIDBI FU 6309 Q2 UIDISIQAXSNIU Seniors BURCHARD ALLEN Industrial Arts Course Motto: Only deeds give strength to lifev Dramatics Club 2, 3, Monthly Star 3, Fortnightly 1, 2, Cross Country 1, 2, Track 1, Mussul Unsquit 3, 4, Public,Speaking 1, Variety Show 1, 2, Boys, State 2. RICHARD CLYDE CHANDLER Dickie,' General Arts Motto: He who moves not forward goes backward. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, Track 1, 2, Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Mussul Unsquit 2, 3, 4, Fortnightly 1, 2, Monthly Star 3, 4, Variety Show 1, 2, Class Treasurer 2, Vice President 1, Public Speaking 1. HARRY LESTER CLARK KKLeS,, Industrial Arts Course Motto: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Proverbs Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross-country 2, 3, Yearbook 3, 4. JOHN GRAVLIN Johnny Industrial Arts Course Motto: The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious --of none. Clee Club 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, Boys' Basketball Manager 1, Fortnightly 1, 2, Orchestra 1, 2, Variety Show 1, 2, Monthly Star 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Mussul Unsquit 3, 4, Stage Manager 3, Class Vice-Pres. 3, 4, One-Act Play 4, Capt. Deerhunteris Club 4. CARLA VV ORTHLEY HOEPNER KKH0ppy3J Motto: Prepare your work outside, get everything ready for you in the field, and after that build your house. Proverbs 24-27 F ootlighters 2, 3, 4, Secretary of Footlighters 2, 4, Class Secretary 2, 4, Class Secretary and Treasurer 3, National junior Honor Society 1, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Cheerleaders 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Public Speaking 2, 3, 4, Monthly Star 2, 3, Mussul Unsquit 3, 4, Literary Editor 4, Spooks and Spasmsv, Whoa Auntien, The Road That Led To London , Winter Dust , The Red Spidern, D. A. R. Candidate, Minstrel Show 4. CLYDE LESLIE PINGREE Ping College Course Motto: True merit is like a river. The deeper it is, the less noise it makesv H Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 4, Mussul Unsquit 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 3, Editor 4, Fortnightly 1, 2, Monthly Star 3, 4, Editor 3, North Franklin County All Star 3, 4, High School Marshal 1, Senior Class Marshal 3, Class President 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4, Business Manager of Magazine Campaign 4, Dirigo Boy's State 3, Franklin County Guidance Clinic 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Variety Show 1, 2, Aunt Mirandais Will 1, Dramatics Club President 2, 3, 4, Opening of the Door 2, VVhoa Auntie 3, Winter Dustv 3, Public Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4, 3rd in County Contest 3: lst in State Contest at U. of M. 3, Winner of Wetmore Declamation Trophy 3, Red Spider 4, The Road That Led To London 4, Minstrel Show 4. Seniors Seniors STANLEY EUGENE REYNOLDS crcenev Ceneral Course Motto: A good disposition is more valuable than gold Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captian Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Mussul Unsquit 2, 3, 4, Alumni Ed. 2: Busi- ness Manager 3, 4, Fortnightly 1, 2, Monthly Star 3, Franklin County All Star 3, 4, High School Marshal Class Representative to Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4: North 2. 3: Vice President 4, Dirigo Boy's State 3, Band 2, 3, Chorus 1. 2, 3: Variety Minstrel Show 1, 2, Dramatics Club 2, 3. 4, President 4, Scrambled Eggs 2, Whoa Auntiei' 3, Spideri' 4, Public Speaking 1, 2, President of Strong School Hunter Club 4. PEARL EDNA VOTER Kfpar! Commercial Course Motto: He who excuses himself, accuses himself. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Variety Show Vice Red High 1, 4, Dramatics Club 3, Dramatics Secretary 3, Public Speaking 1, Softball 1, s, 4. Motto: The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorancef, Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Yellow Rose First Honor Second Honor Third Honor HONOR PARTS CLYDE PINGREE CARLA HOEPNER IOHN GRAVLIN -r -i Juniors Sitting ileft to rightj: Z. Bachelder, J. Moody, S. Ross, J. Lambert, M. Stevens, C. Tyler, M. Reynolds. Second Row fleft to rightjz Mrs. Norton, S. Downs, P. Eus tis, Pingree, B. Savage, B. Peary, M. Pillsbury, Toothalcer. Third Row fleft to rightlz R. Raymond, XV. Tyler, N. Wilcox, G. Slcillings, B. Richards, K, Bunnell, H. Cook, R. Chick. Early in September, twenty-tWO enthusias- tic Juniors met in the History room and elected oflicers for the ensuing school year. They were as follows: President JERRY LAMBERT Vice President STANLEY Ross Secretary CORRINE TYLER Treasurer MARSHALL STEVENS Representative MARGARET EUsT1s Shirley Downs from New Vineyard was wel- comed to the Junior Class. Boys who partici- pated in baseball were: Jerry Lambert, Boyd Richards, Kenneth Bunnell, and Marshall Stevens. Girls who participated in basketball were: Birdena Savage, Peggy Eustis, Zelda Bachelder, Corrine Tyler, Barbara Peary, and Marie Pills- bury. Boys who participated in basketball were: Jerry Lambert, Marshall Stevens and Rupert Raymond. The cheerleaders were well represented by the Junior Class. They were as follows: Mar- garet Eustis, Corrine Tyler, Judith Pingree, Barbara Peary and Mary Reynolds. We have two members in the band this year, Jerry Lambert and Boyd Richards. Nearly all Juniors are represented in the Glee Club and our newspaper the Monthly Star. In the Dramatics Club were: Corrine Tyler, Mary Reynolds, Judith Pingree, Margaret Eustis, Barbara Peary, Birdena Savage, Shirley Downs, Jerry Lambert, Rupert Raymond, Boyd Richards, Marshall Stevens, Wilson Tyler and Stan Ross. 3 Those who participated in the three-act play were: Pingree, C. Tyler, and Lambert. On the Mussul Unsquit Staff were: Jerry Lambert, Mary Anne Reynolds, Judith Pingree, Boyd Richards, Wilson Tyler, Rupert Raymond, and Stanley Ross. The Juniors spent a very en- joyable and busy year in 1953 and 1954. 10- Sophomores Seated fleft to rightl: G. Huff, P. Sullivan, G. Tedforcl, M. White, J. Lambert, G. Lafiin, J. Hart. Second Row: Mr. Buxton, E. Voter, H. Moody, E. Espeaignette, J. Hagelin, G. Enman. C. Hinckley, E. Hunter, R. Wyman. Back Row: R. Brackley, B. Dunham, S. Peary, L. Badershall, H. Gordon, G. Batchelder. We the class of 1956 began our second year at Strong High School on the 9th day of September. We started out with twenty-one pupils but after a few weeks Christine Hink- ley came to join our ranks making a total of twenty-two. In the middle of the year Carol Lisherness left us taking us back to our pre- vious number again. The following class oflicers were elected: President MELVIN WHITE Vice President GLORIA TEDFORD Secretary PATRICIA SULLIVAN Treasurer JUDITI-I LAMBERT From our class, Eunice Voter and Melvin White were elected for the Student Council. Our activities this past year began with the initiation of the Freshmen, a food sale and we put on a harvest ball in October. During the second week of school we initiated the Fresh- men. They really looked funny as they paraded on stage before an assembly of people. But they all showed good sportsmanship. A great number from our class participated in Basketball, Baseball, and Softball and sev- eral have had parts in the plays and Minstrel Show. Mr. Buxton has been our class advisor, and I'm sure we must all admit that he's got what it takes to make a good teacher, patience. We have all enjoyed the past year with Mr. Bux- ton and our many activities in Strong High. -11- Freshman First Row lleft to rightj: P. Doble, R. Kennedy, L. Baston, L. White, F. Currier, E. Pinkham, N. Perry. Second Row: Mr. Folsom, L. Scammon, D. Chick, L. Damon, J. Hinkley, R. Hutchins, D. Hutchins, E. Grover. Third Row: D. Clark, C. Bates, L. Gorden, J. Moffet, R. Essency, J. Leeman, L. Snell, C. Penny. As Freshmen we entered Strong High School this year on September 9rh. We all had stunts to do for our initiation but it was fun just the same. LEOLA WHITE President FERN CURRIER Secretary LORRAINE BASTON Treasurer LAWRENCE GORDEN Student Council We have twenty-three pupils in our class. Leola White, Ruth Kennedy and Charles Bates joined us this year. Leola went to school pre- viously in Phillips, Ruth in New Vineyard, and Charles in Norridgewock last year. We were greeted by Mr. Folsom for our home room teacher, and we all like him very much. Lewis Scamman and Norma Peary were in the play A Penny Saved with Dorothy Hutchins acting as prompter. Lorraine Baston was in the play The Road That Led To Lon- don, the winning play in the local one act play contest. Sth Grade First Row: L. Huff, Clinch, P Newell, E. Allen, Lambert, C Huff, F. Spencer. Second Row: W. Voter, D. Reed, J. Neil, Eustis, B. Howes, I Bubier, B. Haines, P. Gordon, T Bates. Third Row: S. Richards, S. Flood D. Hardy, E. White, W. Enman A. Gilmore, W. Hunter, A. Healo, 8th Grade Teachzr and Officers Left to right: Mrs Mailloux, Clinch, P. Newell, Lambert, E. Allen. At the first of the year we had 26 pupils. We lost Mary Nile in November and gained Gaile Biclcford in February. Our class officers are: President EARL ALLEN Vice President PATRICIA NEWELL Secretary JUDY CLINCH Treasurer JIMMY LAMBERT Student Council DELBERT REED We have paid 5 cents dues every weelc this year and have better than 550.00 in the trea- sury. We held a dance in the fall and are planning another. The band members are: Delbert Reed, James Lambert, Earl Allen, Sherry Richards, and Tommy Bates. We are planning a class graduation with parts. Our Marshal will be Jon Lambert. Our class colors are blue and white. We received our class rings before Christmas. We gave Mrs. Mailloux a birthday party. We also had parties at Christmas and Valen- tine,s Day. 13- 7th Grade Seated fleft to rightl: Haines, .loan Lambert, Sprague, jon Lambert, D. Stevens, B. Stevens, S. Hubbard. Second Row: M. Hinckley, G. Probert, V, Knowlan, H. La Hin, R. Leeman, N. Brackley, A. Brauza, Parker, Rey- nolds, D. Clark, W. LeBaron, Mr. Parlin. Back Rvwr R- Cook, C- White, H- I-i5h9fne55, Sudsb'-UTY, P. Norris, H. Parker, B. Danforth, L. James, K. Bunnell, R. Huff. The first day of school we met our new teacher, Mr. Parlin. We elected class officers as follows: JON LAMBERT President JUDITH SPRAGUE Vice President JOAN LAMBERT Secretary DEANNE STEVENS Treasurer Our Student Council member is Jon Lam- bert. We have a class enrollment of 29. The boys and girls active in basketball were: Violetta Knowlan, Joan Lambert, Shirley Hub- bard, Judy Haines, Betty Stevens, Deanne Stevens, Jon Lambert, Gordon Probert, Jon Sudsbury, Howard Lisherness, Karl Bunnell, William Danforth, Jack Reynolds, and Peter Norris. On Mondays and Fridays the girls had home economics and gym with Mrs. Mailloux. The boys had gym with Mr. Folsom, and gym with Mr. Parlin. On Tuesdays we had art with Mrs. Emery. At Christmas we put on a play, The Magic Candle. Jon Lambert and Gordon Probert were mem- bers of the band. The seventh grade won the magazine con- test. We have the little skunk. Jack Reynolds was the highest salesman. He won a watch. -14- Strong Elementary School Our elementary school has an enrollment of 184 children. We have worked all the year at being good school citizens and helping to make our school a fine place in which to Work and play .... Mrs. Pratt, Grades 5 - 6 -15- Mrs. Hinds, Grades 4-5 Mrs. Eustis, Grades 3-4 ,,, ,, Mrs. Peary, Grade Z Mrs. Scammcm, Grade 1 Mrs. MacQuoid, Morning Sub-Primary Mrs. MacQuoid, Afternoon Sub-Primary Literary TRAFFIC The traffic roars on like a mighty river Never ceasing, Always moving, Ever rushing on its noisy way, Seldom stopping, Onward crashing, Quiet never, I-Ionking like geese winging their tireless way. George Skillings THE MISER There was an old miser from Seattle, His mother-in-law had a battle. He hit her so hard, That she turned into lard. Now he's using it to grease up his saddle. Josephine Moody A RAINY DAY While we walked through the woods, And the wind whispered through the trees, The rain caught us unaware, As storms on the deep dark seas. Corrine Tyler EASTER LILY Its slender stocks gracefully sway, As it waits for the coming holiday Of Easter when Our Dear Lord arose, The Son, whom God Our Father chose. Its white petals so soft and light Emblem for all that is right, Pure and perfect it waits to stand In every church oe'r all the land. Mary Anne Reynolds THE TRAIN The Eastbound train rolled swiftly along Each turn of the wheels gave a sound of a song. The steam hissed like an angry snake While the tracks shook under its heavy weight. Pearl Voter SPRING The apple blossoms covered the tree, Where juicy red apples soon would be, The seeds were sorted ready to sowg Into young green plants they soon would grow. The snow had vanished round about To make ready for flowers coming out, Yes, in spring these things appear But vanish soon when summer is here. Margaret Eustis There was a young boy from Savannah, Who slipped on the peel of a banana, I-Ie said with a grin As he fell on his chin, :'Now I won't have to play the piana! There was an old hunter from Maine, Who, some people thought, was insane, For when ready to shoot At a green-feathered coot, I-Ie walked off with his gun for a cane! There was a young tanner from Fife, Who lived his short life in deep strife I-Ie went out of his head And finally lay dead, The reason for this was his wife! Clyde Pingree -QQ- SPRING As winter's white blanket slowly melts away, And Spring's green carpet comes back to stay, We gaze from inside with longing look, As we think of some beautiful shady nook. The birds Hit about in the gentle breeze, As the squirrels play in the tall oak trees. The world seems to know that Spring has arrived, Green earth looks about with a feeling of warm pride. Spring is a season of living green, Wfhen love is unblamed and we walk unseen. Spring is the time when beautiful flowers grow, A time to dream, when forgotten is woe. Jerry Lambert WHEN TIME DOES US PART Come drink from the cup and sing, my love, Be merry while we may, For all too soon time twists our paths Till they are turned away. New joy and friend thou wilt find, my love, And this soon starts my tears, For thy memory will fade till I'm only a name, Throughout the passing years. But in these years to come, my love, I'll not from thee depart For though the miles may us divide I'll be with thee in my heart. Carla I-Ioepner SPRING When winter's icy storms are through, The robins Hits from tree to tree The sun comes out, the sky is blue It's beautiful spring time, can't you see? Boyd Richards Literary DEAD RIVER Slowly Granny Eustis started down the long driveway to the mailbox. Autumn was her favorite time of year in Eustis Valley, when leaves were tinted in glorifying shades of red and yellow by the early frost. As she glanced about her at the maple trees, lining each side of the driveway, she was reminded of strong soldiers, in full dress uniforms, standing in review before all the world. She loved the valley, every bit of it with the exception of the river. Years ago, the river had claimed the lives of her oldest son and husband during a log jam, in the early spring. Dead River, it was called. Dead, indeed! She had been born in this valley in a little log cabin, and spent most of her life here. She had been baptized and married in the small white church which stood in the center of the tiny village. If there was one thing Granny wanted more than anything else, it was that she might be buried from that same church. Granny had -seen her children and grandchildren grow up and leave the valley, but she had stayed. Oh. of course the others had coaxed her to leave too, but she had always refused. Not everyone in the family had left her though, Charlie had re- mained. I-Ie was her favorite grandchild. She always felt he had stayed merely because he thought someone should take care of her. As she approached the mailbox, shining like a tremendous diamond in the sun's blinding intensity, a feeling of fear seized her. For some unknown reason she found herself dread- ing the thought of even touching it. How foolish! She knew what would be thereg the paper, or perhaps a letter from one of the family. Granny reached into the box and found the paper and two letters. One was from Mabel. She could tell by the backhand writing and the Portland postmark. But the other was a long thin envelope with U. S. Government, Official Business, printed in the 21- Literary upper left hand corner. When back at the house, Granny read Mabelfs letter and then glanced through the paper. She had deliberately put off reading the government letter. Finally with trembling hands, she picked it up and tearing off one small corner, she slit it open with her thumb. Dear Madame, it said, This is to inform you that we have decided to build the dam which is to serve this part of the state with' electrical power in the Dead River Area. This means that Eustis Valley will be flooded and made into a lake to provide water for the dam. You have one year in which to find a new home thus evacuating the valley. If you find it impossible to find a new home, please contact the government immediately. We will send .......... The letter slid slowly from her hand to the floor. Trying to gain courage she slowly went to the telephone and with trembling hand she turned the dial. Hello, Charlie, did you get a letter from the government concerning the dam? Yes, Granny, I guess everyone in the valley did. What does it mean? Do we have to leave? I guess so, Granny. Isn,t there anything we can do about it? said Granny. Nothing, this is the government. Oh, Charlie, Charlie, I can't move! This is my homef' Sobbing she sank into the chair by the phone ........ Charlie stepped through the back gate and looked at his grandmother digging in the dirt with a hoe. What are- you doing, Granny? Getting my garden ready for planting. We usually plant in the spring, don't we? Charlie studied his grandmother for a moment. What's the sense, Granny? You may as well make up your mind that we have got to move. It won't do any good to plant a garden. You'll never be able to harvest it. Some of the townspeople have moved already and the rest of us will have to soon. You know that, and you must realize we aren't here in Eustis Valley for much longer. His grandmother looked at him. They,re cowards if they move. Do you hear me, cowards? My father helped settle this valley, he built his home. No one is going to tear down these buildings and drive me out. But this is the government, Granny. Government, eh? What government is it that drives you out of your homes and destroys all your cherished dreams?', It's the best thing for the area. It will be the best in the long run. Oh, Granny can't you understand? Best thing, eh? They won't even leave our dead alone. I hear they're starting to dig up the graveyard. They have to. You know everything has to be moved. 'QThey still ain't adriving me out. Grabbing the hoe she began to dig harder and deeper than before into the dark brown dirt. The rain which had started two days before, was still coming down hard, making the valley roads seem like endless hours of mud, soaking into the furniture, the trunks and boxes on the trucks, making everything damp and musty, soaking into the very souls of the villagers. Trucks were hauling out the last few belongings of the valley people. They were having a hard time getting over the hills and through the muddy areas. 22- Charlie lugged his grandmother's last trunk to his truck. Granny was still inside taking a last look at the place she had called home for seventy-five years. Tears filled her eyes as she came out the door. Slowly she came across the drive. Charlie, do you realize it was just a year ago that I got that letter, a letter that has caused my life and my one dream to become only shattered pieces of reality? I've .never lived such a terrible year in my life, not even the one just after your grandfather died. Only the church and Granny's house re- mained of the little village which a year ago was peaceably snuggled in the heart of the valley. They would soon be gone. The wreck- ing crew was already tearing down the left wing of Granny's house. She turned away in despair: how could she bear to see her only home be shattered by the cruel order of the government. I wish I had been dead, sobbed Granny. I wish I had been one of them in the grave- yard. It's so much easier for the dead to be moved than the living. So much easier! Come on, Grammy coaxed Charlie, let's get out of here. 'QI guess I'll stay to see what it looks like after they have torn the old place down. This is the last time I'1l ever see my own land. Soon it will be flooded with water, but they can never flood the memories from my heart. Don't Granny, he pleaded. There is no sense in it. Every time you see them break a board olf, your heart will break a little more. Every time you hear a board clatter to the floor you'll feel as if it were your whole being falling from within you. There's no sense in it, come with me and we'll go to our new home and get ready for tonight. We must make the best of it. l O Literary Fm staying Charlie, I tell you. I'm stay- ing! You can't stay in this downpour. You'll get pneumonia. Be sensible and get into the cab. He took her arm and tried to lead her to the truck. Let me be, she sobbed. Let me be. I must stay here. Reluctantly Charlie got into the truck, he would come back for her as soon as he had unloaded the furniture ......... When Charlie returned he found not what he had expected, Granny, Granny ...... The last few notes of the organ faded away. The villagers one by one, silently filed by the gray, velvet casket to peruse the face of Granny Eustis once again. It was the last funeral service-the last service of any kind, that would be held in the church which for years had stayed as a symbol of righteousness and peace for the people in the valley. Charlie was the last to go. Stopping by the grey flower laden casket, he looked down at his grandmother. You got your wish Granny, you stayed. He laid his hand against her cheek, once warm, now still and cold. Then following the others, he passed through the door. I-Ie glanced about him. The wrecking crews were already there, waiting. Vultures, Charlie thought, vultures. As he climbed into his car to join the long dark line already moving down the road, he noticed it had stopped raining and patches of sun intercepted the rain cloud now drifting away. By Judith Pingree Mr. Mailloux: This gas is deadly poison. Vlfhat steps would you take if it escaped? jerry: Long ones, Sir. -23- Literary TOO OLD? Cinder was a spotted dog in a small fire house on Western avenue. He always Went to every fire. Whenever the siren rang, he would jump like a rabbit to the seat on the fire truck beside Captain lim. Cinder loved the wail of the siren as they rushed through the busy city streets. There was only one trouble. Cinder was getting old. Captain Jim loved him, but he wanted one of the younger dogs in the fire house to take his nlace. Rut every time the siren rang, Cinder hurried to the truck befgre the other dog could get there. He didn't think that he was too old at all. One day the siren rang, and Cinder rushed to his place on the truck. The fire was in one of the large department stores. When they arrived, the fire was roaring through the build- ing. Captain Jim rushed into the building, but one of the other firemen held Cinder back. All of a sudden one of the walls caved in! Cinder broke away from the firemen. He saw a wet blanket on the ground near him and as he passed he grabbed it between his teeth. He ran into the building and heard Captain Jim calling. He ran to his side. Cinder had been badly burned. Captain Jim picked him up, put the blanket over their heads, and groped through the smoke for the window. By that time the firemen had put a ladder against the window sill. Jim slowly climbed down with Cinder in his arms. Captain jim lovingly laid Cinder down beside the truck while he finished helping the men put out the fire. Cinder crawled toward the road, but he soon passed out. Shortly afterward Captain Jim picked him up and carefully lifted him onto the seat. Cinder came to, and lay his head upon Captain Jim's lap. As he lay there he thought. Maybe I am getting too old. I guess the younger dog should take my place. He nestled down against Captain Jim, contented with his day's work. Judith Lambert WATER AND ICE Stretching out like a plain was a great white expanse of ice. Before there were any human beings, great glaciers covered half of the world. As time passed they slowly melted away, breaking off in large hunks of ice. After the glacier had receded to the north, they left behind them valleys, canyons, and ravines, that had been formed by them. The water formed by the glaciers and the rains forced its way down the valleys and canyons to the ocean. The heat from the sun caused some of the water to evaporate, and form clouds in the sky. To exemplify the power of water, think of how the Colorado river has over the ages bored deep into the bowels of the earth, and formed the Grand Canyon. Water was damed by man to control it, and was harnessed by man to make electricity. But water can also be an enemy as well as a friend. In the flood time it Hows over its banks and floods the fields and undermines buildings. It tears down streams picking up every- thing it can, uprooting trees. Even man can't hold it in check when it is on the rampage. But without water we could not survive. Plants and animals can't live without it. George Skillings 24- ISLE GF MYSTERY I was going down! My altimeter said five thousand feet. I fought the controls to regain altitude but in vain. Then I saw it, an island, like a duck sitting in an immense puddle. I began to grow less afraid. The plane coasted the distance to the island. I worried about a crash landing but my fears were promptly subdued when I spied the perfectly level area on the highest part of the island. I landed the plane without difficulty and jumped from the cockpit. The island had a sinister and forbidding as- pect. It was dark and sullen, with a forebod- ing stillness which even a terrific screech from a nerve wracked man or woman could never break. It would have been just as quiet after the echo. Then I was concious of someone watching. I had an uncomfortable feeling of not knowing what or who was coming next or where from. Although nothing happened, I felt that terrible uneasiness. It worried me as I tinkered with the plane during the remainder of the day, because I knew the deathlike still- ness was not natural. But I got the plane running properly again and decided to sleep in it over night. Before going to sleep I wondered what the rest of the island looked like - I awoke about midnight. Someone had slit the fuselage and had grasped me with im- human force. I was torn from the plane, bound, gagged and led by a torch bearing party for a great distance down from the high, fiat plateau. The going was rough and rocky. As I stumbled along, I straightway found out what kind of company I was in. These men would frighten anyone if they were seen in broad daylight to say nothing of being captured by them by torchlight. Shadows do things with strange faces. The leader was a large, big-boned man with a terrifying, domi- neering aspect about him. His face had been cut, from the right ear to the corner of his Literary mouth, at some time in his life by a saber or large knife. He carried a six foot bull whip ard an officers' model automatic pistol. His grulf voice sounded every now and then, Get along there, or cursing and swearing at his follower-no, not his followers, they were driven-a cowering band of black men, their courage driven from their bodies. I watched their faces as they stumbled along in the darkness. U We passed from the plateau to a lower heavily forested part of the island. Then suddenly I was tapped on the head from behind by what might have been a gun butt. I awoke early next morning with a splitting headache and to add to my discomfort, locked in a cell with a great number of sullen and revengeful negroes. I approached one fellow who looked less forbidding than the rest and asked in plain English, Where am I? He spoke a few hesitating words and then withdrew to an unoccupied corner of the prison where he proceeded to tell me the whole story. It seemed that my captor had been a Southern planter in the U. S. in the late 1880's and was banished because he would not give up his slaves. He had sailed them all over to this island where he kept them in his great underground prison and worked them on terraced rice beds on the hillsides and in the raising of cotton which was not too successful. However, I was not long to find out first hand about how things worked. The whole prison full of blacks was marched out and stopped. I was Hung at the head of the line which presently started forward again, out of the great cave, by the slave master who stood at the entrance. I incurred his wrath because the blacks bowed before himg I had not. He shouted, Let him plow, in a ruthless fit of anger. The others went to the fields. I was harnessed to a plow and, under careful supervision of -25- Literary two gigantic blacks with drover's whips, I started back and forth across the hot sand pulling the plow. If I stopped, they couldn't wait, they just kept on their unmerciful lashing. One hour, two hours, three hours, how long could I keep going? The whips were raising bloody welts where they struck and the heat did not help the black drivers' wrathful feeling toward me. I couldn't go farther! Then the great bell began to ring furiously. The blacks ran toward the stockacle out side the cave prison, all shouting as they went. I went along. I flung off the harness and ran with all my might up the steep hillsides toward the high plateau. About three quarters of the way up I paused to get my wind and heard above the rioting blacks, the dreaded sound of hunting hounds on my trail.nI ran, reached the plateau and spied the waiting plane. The hunting dogs came in sight as I climbed into the cockpit. The plane started with a sputter. I gunned the motor and grabbed the rifle from behind me and aimed at the slave master and two blacks coming close behind the hounds. As the plane sped by them I fired five shots. I saw the cruel master fall as if mortally wounded and one black was hit. Then the wheels left the ground, I was safe. Tonight some two years later I picked up a paper and read: Island discovered with one hundred fifty inhabitants, all imprisoned negroes. All dead. Probably died from starva- tion. Further investigation necessaryf' As I read this a sick feeling came to my stomach. I had escaped! Boyd Richards 55 Father: If you want to be a success, you must be willing to start from the bottom. Clyde: But suppose I want to be a swimmer? MY VISITOR AT DAWN After the quiet hush of night has elapsed, the sun dominates the eastern sky and dis- patches those mischievous rays of sunlight that dance and peek through my window, poking and tugging until at last my eyelids open. Racing and chasing they steal through my curtains weaving a delicate lace of shadows on my spread, searching, persuing, exploring the bed, the wall, the floor until every corner and object of my room swells with the light of a glorious day. These playful beams linger, toy- ing with each of my possessions, placing a life like gleam in i'Chummie's button eyes, now consuming, absorbing, engulfing the very color from the wall, now sprightly, gayly bouncing across the floor exposing each dirty sock and speck of dust for all the world to see. After critically appraising my private hermitage this curious visitor lazily, slowly withdraws himself from the playthings he has found in my room and marches once again out my window leav- ing me once more to my solitude and darkness, but not loneliness, for he has promised to come again tomorrow with his message glowing bright pink in the evening sky. Carla AN INTERESTING SIGHT The sun shone with a shimmering glow on the mirror, smooth lake. The min1ature row boat skimmed swiftly across the water. All was quiet on the lake shore. Suddenly there was a thrashing among the underbrush. A strong, graceful deer leaped out into a patch of sunlight. Behind come a smaller image of the larger one. The couple raced toward a patch of grass and hungrily began to eat. The younger deer, after eating his fill, raced joyfully among the trees nearby. 26- A fluffy, brown rabbit peeked from behind a bush. The little deer spied him and chased him playfully among the bushes. Coming back to his mother, he merrily began to tease her. He ran in circles around her and nibbled at the grass that she reached for. Sitting quietly in the boat we observed the deer until they galloped quickly into the woods. Turning the boat swiftly about, we rowed back to shore. Shirley Downs AN EXPERIENCE AS A BABY SITTER Have you ever taken care of a mischievous four year old? It was about 7:00 when I knocked on the door of the Smith family. The door was opened by Mrs. Smith. She gave me instruc- tions for four year old Johnnie and left with her husband. No sooner had the door closed than trouble started. From up stairs came a loud crash. When I reached the top, there sat Johnnie on his mother's vanity and on the Hoor lay a smashed bottle of perfume. After I got the mess cleaned uo, I sat down to read. I thought Johnnie had taken a book and was reading too, but I was mistaken. All of a sudden from the kitchen came a yell for help. I rushed in and there was Johnnie, head firmly set in the Hour bin. I hauled him out and cleaned the mess for the second time. I-Ie told me he wanted to bake a surprise cake for his mother, I decided then it was time for him to go to bed. About that time he decided he didn't want to. He kicked and cried but finally I dragged him up to his room. After much talk and persuasion he got into bed. I'Ie then wanted a story, so I got his book and started reading. I got half way through when he fell fast asleep. As I went back down stairs and sank into the big chair, I decided I'd never take my eyes from a four year old while baby sitting again. Lorraine Baston Literary WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT COMMUNISM I believe that Communist activities confront the people of this country with an unprece- dented and exceptionally tough problem. That is, how to protect ourselves from a dangerous and alien conspiracy and still keep the free, open, healthy way of life that gives us self- respect. I believe that the American people can solve this problem wisely only if they have all the facts about Communism. I believe that any American who is in posses- sion of such facts has the obligation to make them known, either to the public or to the appropriate Government agency. About twenty years ago everyone felt men- aced by two things: The depression and the ever growing power of Hitler. The streets were full of unemployed and shaken men. The Communists claimed to have a cure for depres- sions and a cure for Nazism and Fascism. What many people who joined the Com- munist party learned was the minimum that anyone must learn who puts his head into the noose of Communism. The Communists auto- matically violate the daily practices of de- mocracy to which we are accustomed. They attempt to control thought and suppress per- sonal opinion. They try to dictate personal conduct. They habitually distort and disre- gard and violate the truth. All this is crudely opposite to their claims of udcmocracyv and the scientific approach. I am convinced that we must never let Com- munists get away with the pretense that they stand for the very things which they kill in their own countries. I am talking about free speech, a free press, and the rights of property, the rights of labor, racial equality, and, above all, individual rights. I value peace, too, when it is not bought at the right price of fundamental decencies. -27- Literary I believe these things must be fought for wherever they are not fully honored and protected, whenever they are threatened. By jerry Lambert MY FIRST PRIZE SPEAKING At last I realized it was my turn to speak. I thought, Will I ever live through this or- deal? My knees began to quiver and shake, and cold chills were running up and down my spine. Finally, someone gave me a push and some- how I landed in the middle of the stage. Before me was a vast sea of faces and behind me, the curtains. There was nothing to do but stay there. VC7hat was I to do with my hands? Should I let them dangle at my sides, or fold them behind my back? I fixed my eyes on one spot over the bleachers and tried to begin. As if things weren't bad enough already, I couldn't even remember the first line of speech. My teacher, who was prompting me, got me started of and I finished the speech without too much more trouble. I made an awkward bow and, stugbbing my toe, made a clumsy exit. This has been my first and last public speech. Margaret Eustis All through the basketball game an excited fan had been cheering his home team to victory. Suddenly he became silent, turned to his companion and whispered, I've lost my voice. Don't worryf' was the reply. i'you'll find it in my left ear. I DON'T WANT TO GRADUATE I don't want to graduatef, This sounds peculiar, doesn't it? How often do you hear this statement from students nearing the end of their high school education? How many times do you hear students say that they are not glad to be well rid of the long and boring hours spent in a dull classroom, seemingly wasting their time learning nothing? I-Iow frequently do boys and girls say, I am sorry to graduate from high school? The answer is as plain as the nose on your face. The majority of students are exceedingly happy to graduate, and it is very seldom you will meet one who is sorry to do so. It is only right that students should want to graduate. Graduation is the goal of every student who has diligently studied for twelve long years and who is now rea-dy to take his place in the world. He feels and justly so, that he should receive a reward for his efforts, that he has satisfactorily completed the pre- scribed course of study, and that, he is now entitled to be free from the drudgery of home- work, lectures and cramming for tests. Many a graduating student has been known to ex- claim, I am certainly glad that I don't have to go to school any longer! Now I am free to do what I want, without having to wake up every morning with the ugly thought of going to school. But just how much actual freedom does one obtain when he graduates from high school? Let the answer speak for itself. For a while, to be sure, he can enjoy the pleasures of his new freedom, but as he grows older and life becomes more complicated, he begins to wonder if he is having such an easy time after all. I-Ie soon finds that life presents much bigger problems than any he ever met while going to school. 28- He is beset by responsibility, financial head- aches, and social problems. Heartbreak and sorrow find their way into his life. Disappoint- ment and seemingly insurmountable problems confront him. Then he remembers the wonder- ful experiences of his schooldays, and gradually realizes that the time spent in acquiring an education was not wasted. The testimony of thousands of other men and women corroborates this fact. Almost everyone will tell you that their school days were probably the happiest and certainly the most carefree years of their lives. Wfhen old friends meet, the conversation invariably swings around to cherished memories of the experiences they shared while going to school. Ask any of these people about it and they will reply, I would give anything if I could but live my school days over. No, I don't want to graduate. Maybe I am a sentimental fool, but the memories of my schooldays are very precious to me, and I would not exchange them for rubies. Many people say it is foolish to cry at graduation, but I know I shall and I know this also - I shall not be ashamed. Clyde Pingree MY DOG SI-IEP Run, Shep, Run!! Go get help, fellow! Go on boy, go! These shrill words were uttered by a very badly shaken and scared boy. Now the dog went streaking through the trees and over a valley of beautiful flowers. Fifteen minutes later the dog stopped at a house where he had been many times before. He ran to the door and began to bark and scratch with all his great strength. Then .... Wal, Shep, what are you doing here and where is Jody? What is the matter boy? My gosh, Ma, something's wrong! Shep wants me to follow him. An' I believe that that some- thing is Jody. Literary Shep and the farmer were olf in a matter of seconds. The man, Bill, stopped at many houses and gathered other men to go with him. Solemnly these men came upon the scene of little Jody. The boy lay nearly a hundred feet from the top of the cliff. Ropes were fastened together in a matter of minutes and then Bill was lowered over the edge. He began to work his way downward, each step bringing him closer to his destination, but, knowing if he dislodged a stone it would start an avalanche that would sweep the child many hundreds of feet below them to destruction. Pairstakingly he came nearer, then with a heavy beating heart, the rope was tied securely around Jody,s waist and he was being pulled to safety. The child was saved by these friends and each man said a prayer of thanks and knew beyond all doubt that dog is man's best friend. By Zelda Bachelder THE BEAR? About four years ago I went for a walk with one of my brothers in the forest. The forest was silent and dark, even though it was mid-afternoon, and there were a few white, soft clouds in the blue sky. My brother told me weird ghost stories, tales about bad fairies and wicked animals who stayed near or in the forest. One was a story about a great big, black bear, who had an ugly temper, and who lived in a cave which was in a large hollowed rock. This rock was in an opening in the forest which was a small field. This field was filled with very pretty flowers of different varieties. By the time my brother had finished this story, the forest began to grow darker as a cloud passed in front of the sun. Suddenly, and at the same time the cloud -QQ.. Literary left the sun, my brother and I came upon a small rock, also, which seemed to be large to me, then. I was very scared, as frightened as a bear is when it sees a bee. For there in the middle of the field near a rock something was lying. Hardly daring, I looked again. It was a very cute, little fawn. Dorothy Hutchins UN CERTAIN VALUES In up town New York, two sisters, Mrs. Richard Wayne and Mrs. Robert Sullivan, and three children were busily hurrying to get the week's shopping done. As they entered Sear's and Roebuck, Mrs. Wayne said, I received a letter from Dick to-day. He said that they arrived all right. It was post-marked, three days ago. Meanwhile, deep in the jungles of Africa, Richard Wayne and Robert Sullivan, uranium explorers, sat around their campfire and dis- cussed the next days' plans: Not much accomplished today, Robert said, but maybe tomorrow we'll hit on some- thing. I've a plan, Richard exclaimed, Why don't we split up, each with a guide and a geiger-counter? A fine idea, Robert replied, of course, if we find anything, we'll split . . . fifty- fifty. The next day, the four started out, Robert and a native to the south and west of camp, while Richard set out to the north and east. As darkness had set in, and as he had not found anything, Robert turned back to camp. Noticing that Richard had not yet returned, he awaited supper. After an hour had passed, suspicion began to creep into his mind. Maybe he's found some uranium. I-Ie has never stayed in there this late, before. At last about three hours after Robert had eaten his supper, Richard and his guide returned. Upon finding Robert already in camp, Richard suspected that Robert had found uranium and, therefore, returned early. Richard, himself, had been delayed because of an attack by a jungle lion. When Robert saw his chance, he said to Richard's guide Did the light on Mr. Sul- livan's box blink today? No, suh, no light Hash, honestf' Don't lie to me, tell me the truthf' Me tell all me know! At the same time, Richard was questioning Robert's guide. His answers were also nega- tive. The two men decided that in order to sup- port their wives and children, they had better stick together and prove to one another that neither had found any uranium. The following day they covered Richard's territory, and the next day, Robert's. At the close of the seventh day, they were more successful. Robert sat down and wrote the following letter to his wife, saying: Dear Joan, We have searched for seven days, now. Ar last we've struck upon a small deposit, the usual size. I think it is about three-hundred feet down, but it should bring us a goodly sum. I am writing to 'Uranium Inc.' as soon as I finish giving you my love, and sending both letters to the nearest port by one of our sixteen natives. We are staking the area and moving camp tomorrow, Richard says to give his love to Betty. Don't expect us home for at least three weeks. Lots of Love Bob The expedition moved out on the follow- ing day and three days later they came upon 30- a hundred foot cliff. The face of the cliff projected so far out that it was impossible to scale it. We'll have to camp here tonight, Richard sighed. This is as good a place as any to camp and explore. The next day, Richard and Robert were walking along, when Robert yelled, 'Tve found some! Here, over here! Let's see now, it continues, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, hundred square yards. That night Robert remarked, Quite a find, today, I think that God or fate or something sent us to this place. Oh, by the way, Richard interrupted, When the native came back he brought with him a reply from Uranium Incf, Here, I'll read it to you. Dear Sirs: We received your letter today, and were .delighted to hear that you found such a really large claim ..... You were trying to cheat me, werenit you?,' Richard shouted as he jumped up and gave Robert an upper-cut. No, no, please, let me explain, I wasn't trying to cheat anybody. And this will teach you to sock me! Here, take this. Robert came back at Richard. Richard blocked Robert's punch and laid a right on his cheek to quiet him for a few minutes. When Robert came to a few minutes later, he had lost quite a lot of his ambition to fight. Richard had gone to build up the fire. Just as Richard was returning, two leopards sprang from the bushes, and a few minutes later two more. They began to tear apart several of the natives and to eat the food supplies. Richard and Robert both were cut off from their rifles. Robert whispered to Literary Richard that as the leopards had eaten several natives, already, one more wouldn't be missed so they sent a native for the guns in one direction. The two men went for their guns in the opposite. As Richard bent down for his riHe, a leopard sprang through the top of the tent and gashed his shirt and Hesh for about six inches. Robert came quickly and shot the leopard, just missing Richard by three or four inches. After killing the other three leopards, the two men tended their wounds, rescued what equipment they could and rccuperated for at least three days. On the third day a native brought another letter from Uranium Inc. Richard read: Dear Sirs: As I went over my files I found that my secretary sent you the wrong letter. I hope it has not caused you gentlemen any trouble. Regretfully yours, john Scharts President After reading this note, a look of under- standing came over Richard's face and he looked at Robert rather sheepishly. He extended his hand to Robert and said: Deserts and jungles have been known to make suspicious fools of many men, and I hope you will forgive me for my lack of faith in you. Let's thank God that we were together and not separated when the leopards raided our camp. Now, let's write joan and Betty that we are leaving Africa and will see them in New York four weeks from tomorrow, much wiser if not richer men. Rupert Raymond -31-. Literary SILVER PESOS FOR CARLOS Carlos stood on tiptoes at the fountain. It was hard work to fill the big gasoline cans his mother had scrubbed clean and shiny to hold water. He heard a click behind him and looked around. 'ipoufflv he said. It is an American taking pictures! Carlos fixed upon his shoulders the wooden bar from which the two cans of water swung heavily. 'QTherel that's a good picture. Hold it boy. Carlos did not understand the words the tall American was saying, but he saw the camera and knew he should stand still. He thought American tourists who visited his town did strange things. But whenever they made you stand still for a picture, no matter what you might be doing, they usually slipped a nice copper penny into your pocket. And Carlos had need of many pennies. Yes, the American put a penny into Carlos' pocket. Away the boy went as fast as the swinging cane would let him. He staggered into the house, spilling water over the red brick floor. Oh, Carlos, be careful, cried his mother. Carlos hurried out into the courtyard to add his penny to the pennies already hidden in a deep crack of the crumbling adobe walls. Humming happily, he pulled out his penny and, without looking, thrust a hand toward the crack in the shadowy corner. His hand struck something hard. Carlos looked up startled. The crack had been completely filled in. His father had found the secret niche where he hid not only his pennies but his drawing papers, his pencils, his crayons and the finished pic- tures for the Maestro! Everything was gonel Carlos, heart stood still. Blindly he started out of the yard and down the narrow, crooked street to the plaza. Suddenly he realized that he had forgotten to meet the bus from Mexico City. Now he had missed it and the passengers were gone. Often he earned a few pennies by carrying bags to the hotels for visitors who came on the bus. Today he was too late. Everything was going wrong. Wistfully he watched the bus as it boomed away over the cobbles. It was Saturday, market day in Taxco. Indians had come from the hills to sell red peppers, silver jewelry, toys, and all manner of things. In the crowd Carlos saw his sisters, Marcia and Anita, dressed in their best clothes. Marcia wore white stockings and black strap slippers. Anita pattered softly along barefoot. Carlos walked slowly over to them. Did An- ita know what happened, he wondered. Did Anita know that crack had been filled in? Maria stopped at a counter of gaudy beads and earrings. Nearby was a pile of shiny strap slippers. Look, Carlos, sighed Anita. If only I had pesos to buy a pair of white beautiful slippers and a pair of white stockings. You won't need shoes until you are as old as Marica,', said Carlos. The foreign ladies and their little girls who come here wear shoes all the time, Carlos. I want to be dressed up and have shoes, too. Carlos laughed and wiggled his brown toes. Shoes are stiff and squeaky, Nita. They pinch your toes. I would not ever want a pair. What would you like to have best of all?', asked Anita. Carlos suddenly winked hard to dry an unmanly wetness in his eyes. More than anything I'd like some more drawing paper and crayons. 'QYou've been home?,' Anita asked. Her brother nodded. Don't worry, Carlos every- thing's all right. I hid your things under the stone stepsf, Whatl cried Carlos, not daring to be- lieve. Q'Don't .shout soli' exclaimed Anita, nearly tumbling backwards. Father decided it was mending wall time. Your crack he took first and found it full of your pictures. My, he was angry. He said you were not to become a wandering artist, but a respected tinsmithf' Carlos had heard his father say that before. Then he pointed to the pile of your things, and, oh, Carlos, he told me to burn them. But you didn't. UNO, I put them in a basket in the house. I was so scared and sorry to disobey. Then I remembered the space under the doorstep and hid them for you there. And your pennies too. Carlos gave a long breath of relief. 'Tm hollow inside with excitementv, he said, Let's get a bun with my penny. They bargained with an old woman squatting besi-de a booth of cakes, for a fat, sweet bun. As they started home, Carlos ate slowly, for his thoughts were slow. He did not thank Anita for saving his pennies and his precious crayons. Then his eyes began to shine. What is it, Carlos? Have you thought of a picture?,' asked his sister, peering into his face. UNO, Nita, a secret. Carlos smiled happily. When he had earned enough pennies, he would buy, not more drawing paper and pencils for himself but ........ What? Tell me, Carlos. It's about you, so I can't tell. Wait and see. Halfway up the street was an artist painting. It was the maestro who had taught Carlos in school how to draw his thoughts on paper. He greeted the children warmly. Carlos stopped to study the picture. The little terraced streets of Taxco with their rows of houses, trees, and bright flowers, looked beautiful. Carlos nodded dreamily. Some day he would do as fine work as the maestro. Although school was closed, the maestro still helped Carlos with his drawing. So now he said, 'QCarlos, tomorrow you must bring me the pictures you have madef' Carlos was troubled. 'QI havenit made much latelyf, Q'Oh, Carloslv Don Martin turned away in disappointed silence. But Anita could not bear to have Carlos scolded for some thing that was not his fault. She tolcl the maestro that Literary their father wished Carlos to become a tin- smith. uI'Ie thinks Carlos should be a farmer and till the fields, or else learn to work tinf' But Carlos would rather be an artist like youf' Are you sure, Carlos?', asked the maestro, looking worried. He did not like to think of trouble between the boy and his father. Your father is an artist, too. He fashions fine things from tin. But tin is cold and silvery, said Carlos, while pictures are warm and bright. I want to be an artist. Of that I am sure. The maestro smiled. We must put our heads together then, soon, you and Anita and I, and see how we can get your father to help you. So good bye for now. Adiosln While Carlos ate his supper of tortillas served with beans and chile sauce, he never said a word. Anita saw he was unhappy and thought it was because he believed the maestro could not make their father change his mind. But Carlos was thinking that he must somehow find a way to draw good pictures for Don Martin with the materials Anita had saved, and he must earn money to buy the shoes Anita so much wanted. Someday, when those two things were done, perhaps there would still be a way to buy paper and pencils and crayons with which to make ,still better pictures. The next Saturday Carlos took his drawing materials and pictures from under the door- step. He was going to make a picture just like the one Don Martin had painted and it would please Don Martin and make him very proud. Carlos, too, would paint cream-colored houses and red tile roofs. The boy went to the very spot where the maestro had sat. Carlos sat down, cross legged, with his board on his knees. He began to think of Anita and how she had saved his pictures and crayons and pennies, and how very much she 33- Literary wanted shoes like those of the big girls and the tourist people who come to Taxco. His mind was filled with his thoughts. He thought of how Anita would look sitting on the doorstep of their home, Anita in a red dress and green apron and a blue kerchief wrapped around her head and shoulders. Anita trying on a white stocking with another stocking heaped beside a pair of very shiny black slippers with straps. In the doorway looking on stood Mother and Marcia and Carlos himself. In the courtyard two chickens looked on, too, and a thin dog sniffed at the shoes. Carlos suddenly sat up in surprise. Why, he had thought his thoughts straight into a picture! That's very nice, p said a voice in Spanish above him. Carlos looked up startled. An American lady stood beside him. Carlos then showed her the other pictures he had finished for the maestro. Will you let me take your pictures to show my school children when I teach drawing back home? asked the teacher. Q'I'1l pay you. Carlos eyes shone with excitement. She took his name and the maestro's and the school's. She put the pictures in a big book she was carrying. As she left she closed his hand over some large silver pesos. The silver clinked merrily in his hand as Carlos ran down the hill. As he turned a sharp corner, he ran into the maestro. Lookin cried Carlos. uShe took my picture. Carlos drew a deep breath. Then he told how he had started out to draw a picture of Taxco, and his thoughts had drawn Anita! His face clouded. But, Maestro, now I can't show you the pictures that I drew. You learned something better than I could teach you. Never copy another's thoughts. Follow your own. You drew a picture that lived, and so the lady stopped. Now you can buy plenty of paper with that pile of silverli' Carlos shook his head. i'Without Anita I would not have had paper for pictures to go to the United States. I am going to buy Anita white stockings and strap slippers. When school opens again, I shall have more paper. So I shall wait and be content, for Anita will be happy and my father will be pleased that I do not draw. i'That is good, Carlos. The boy ran on down to the plaza. Since it was a Saturday afternoon, Anita would prob- ably be there. Sure enough, there was Anita near the shoe counter. Carlos ran up to her. Which do you like best? he asked. Anita pointed to a shiny black pair with buttons. The Indian behind the counter held them out. Try them on. They are your sizef, Anita, greatly tempted, tried them on, they felt stiff and strange on her feet but, oh, they did look so fine! She started to take them off. Wait! commanded Carlos grandly, and began to bargain with the man. Almost before she knew it, Carlos had agreed on a price for the shoes and a pair of white stockings, too. Silver pesos rang upon the counter. I earned them myself, Nita , Carlos ex- plained proudly, With my pictures. I sold themf' Oh-h, I'm gladf' said Anita, as she clattered happily over the cobbles in her stiff slippers. To their surprise, the children found the Maestro at their home. Look,,' cried Anita, twirling around to show her new shoes and stockings. Carlos bought themv. She suddenly stopped and looked at Carlos. How could they explain where he got the money? They had not thought of that. Carlos face was pale. An American teacher took my pictures, and she gave me some pesos for themn. Mother and Marcia exclaimed proudly, the Maestro began to talk very fast, and Carlos' father looked bewildered. Everyone was talking at once. Anita sat down on the floor ready to cry. What would father do to Carlos? The father spoke. I am a tinsmith. So was my father and my father's father. But not even our work had gone to the United States. Perhaps, Don Martin, as you say, I have been hasty. Here he dropped something into the Master's hand. I am proud of the boy. Buy him materials and help him. If I can't make him a good tinsmith, perhaps you can make him a good artist. We shall see.', Carlos' mother beamed upon the maestro. I am proud that my son can follow his heart and his teacher. Perhaps I can earn some pennies and help you, too, whispered Anita. Carlos smiled. Someday when I am really an artist you shall have dozens of shoes for your feet and silk stockings. Anita wiggled her toes within the hard leather of her shoes, and began to dream dreams. But already Carios was full of thoughts for a new picture for Don Martin, a picture of Anita kneeling before the cement and brick stove, Anita fanning the charcoal fire with a little straw fan to keep the stew simmering, Anita with her bare brown feet. Jerry Lambert THEREFORE IT IS MEET-- John Martin sat at his small desk, looking through the daily mail. John was a minister in a small church in San Francisco, California. When not occupied in the work of the church, he devoted most of his time to his wife, his family, and his small workshop, where he made novelties and sold them to a friend who owned a department store in the business section of town. John lived peacefully, content to be a good father and husband, and happy to be able to serve God in some small way. Alice, his wife, was busily knitting a pair of sox in the living room, and the twins, James and June, were dreaming sweet dreams of clowns, trapeze artists, and bearded ladies, whom they would Literary see at the circus tomorrow. John was about to turn off the light and join his wife, when he caught sight of a small, unopened envelope amidst the pile of old letters and advertising circulars. He reached for the letter, addressed to John Martin, Gak St., San Francisco, and opened it. The words were typed on a piece of plain white paper, and, as he read, a look of astonishment and perplexity came over his face. The letter said: Dear Mr. Martin, By the time you read this, I shall be far away from here. If this letter seems vague, please bear with me for a moment. Although you don't know it, you saved my life, relieved my conscience, and salvaged the small bit of honor that I have left. Because of you, I came to know God, and saved myself from a horrible fate. I know you are the kind of man who will be proud to know that you were able to do this, and I know that it is a secret you will share only with God. In the eyes of the Lord you have accomplished a great mission. My gratitude to you is so great that I cannot express it in words, so I will simply wish you and your family the best of happiness forever. God Bless You- The letter was unsigned. John put down the letter and dropped back in his chair. He was a bit stunned by the words he had just read. Questions with no answers were racing through his mind. Who had sent this mysterious letter? What did it mean? Was it some sort of joke? When had he, a simple preacher, ever been responsible for a man's life? At that moment he decided to investigate the facts of this mystery if only to satisfy his own curiosity. This is what he found ..... . . Harry Birdwell Johnson, known as I'H.B. to his employees, 'QHarry to his business as- sociates, and Birdie to his wife, was a pros- perous businessman in the town of Scranton .-35- Literary Heights, California, population l5,000. Harry and his partner, Emery Scribner, owned a fair-sized factory for manufacturing products made from aluminum. They were two of the leading men in Scranton Heights, well-liked and respected by everyone. Harry loved his wife Mabel, and, although they had no children, they both took active interest in such childrenis organizations as the Playground Club and the Welfare Society for Children. The civic pride that they gained for devoting their time, money, and efforts to these organizations was more than enough compensation. Indeed, Harry and Mabel did these things in the place of golf, swimming, or bridge, for, in spite of their wealth and social position, they were content to busy themselves with the quieter things in life. Harry was faithful to his wife, devoted to the welfare of the town, and just in his deal- ings with his customers. But for all his virtues, Harry johnson was a gambler. And not just for pennies either. When Harry gambled, it was for high stakes and, if his luck was good, he could win as much as 510,000 in one night. This was one of the few secrets he kept from his wife. Although she knew he used to gamble before their marriage, she thought he had for- gotten all about it after a ,short time. Birdie used to gamble quite often, she told one of her friends. Q'Since we've been married he hasn't played for money once. I like to think that it was my love and devotion that made him lose the desire. fShe prided herself on this achievement, never suspecting that the urge had never left him but had merely gone for a time and then returned stronger than ever before.j Harry's business took him to San Francisco at frequent intervals, to interview prospective clients and to arrange shipments of his product from the port. His partner, Emery, was in poor helath, and confined his activities to handling the clerical duties. flndeed, Harry ran the business himself, but Emery had pro- duced the capital to begin the business and Harry counted him as his best friendl It was on these business trips that Harry did his gamb- ling. His visits lasted two or three days at a time, so he found plenty of time for both business and pleasure. When he returned, his mood depended on whether he had won or lost, but his wife thought it was due to the way his business had gone. When Harry returned with a smiling face and a warm welcome for his wife, she was very happy, for in these jovial moods Harry was an imcomparable husband and public benefactor, and she loved him dearly. But Harry had not lately been smiling when he stepped out of his long Cadillac and walked up the steps to the sprawling house. For if the truth was known, Harry had been losing heavily and continually, and if his luck did not soon turn, he would find himself in financial need. However, Harry did not worry too much about it, for his luck had been this way before, and within a space of two weeks had won back his losings and a substantial sum besides. Thus he conducted his business in his usual efficient manner, giving no one the slightest suspicion of his outside activities. Emery's health was failing slowly, and his activities were now restricted to a single visit to the plant each day. Harry was now running the business himself. With these added duties left him by his partner, his work piled up so that he was not able to visit the San Francisco office for nearly a month. When he finally was able to tear himself away from the factory he found that it was very necessary to be gone-for an indefinite pe- riod, for in his absence a long list of customers and clients had been waiting to see him. I may be gone for quite some time, Mabel, he told his wife. If anything goes wrong, just call the office, I shall be there most of the time. So saying he kissed her lovingly and drove off ...... For the first few days Harry was so busily engaged in his business that he had no time for gambling. However, as he gradually caught up -35- on his work, the old feeling of restlessness again stirred within him, so he arranged a friendly poker game at the nearby home of a friend. That night as he was getting ready, he seemed in the best of spirits, happily whistling tuneless songs while taking his showj j L.. er. 54 Tonight is my lucky nightf' he thought to himself. I can see the big pile of chips in front of me now. Yes, sir, this will be a night to remember ........ Six hours later Harry Johnson returned to his apartment a pauper. During the game that night he had lost his entire bankroll. In a last desperate attempt to win back his money he had borrowed 320,000 from a fellow player, putting up his partnership in the factory as security. The cards were dealt. Harry looked at his hand and ,shouted exultantly ace-high straight slowly his opponent smiled and calmly displayed four deuces. NI shall expect the money in two months, he said with a tone of finality, or the factory partnership will be mine. With these words he rose and walked out. Harry entered his room and collapsed on the couch. The full realization of what he had done hit him with the impact of an exploding gren- ade. How could he ever raise 520,000 in two months? Worse than that how could he ever go to Mabel and say I owe a man 520,000 that I lost in a poker game? He cursed himself for his weakness and stupidity and vowed that if he ever got out of this mess he would never gamble in any way again. With these thoughts he lived through a night of Hell, until from sheer exhaustion he fell into a deep sleep .... At home Harry found no relief from the nervous tension that had engulfed him. He jumped at sounds which used to soothe him. He was irritable and short-tempered, and could get along with no one. His business was sadly neglected. He knew that he,d have to get the money some way, or he would crack under the strain. Literary You ought to take a vacation, dear,'l Nlabel told him. You've been working too hard. Now if I could ..... Oh, I'm all right! he interrupted angrily. It's just that business hasnit been going well. I'm going to make another visit to San Fran- cisco soon. I would appreciate it if you would pack my things. Before leaving for San Francisco Harry stopped off at the home office. He went in and was gone about twenty minutes. When he calmly walked out he had in his portfolio 520,000 in small bills ........ On the train Harry sat thinking over the events of the past few months. First his gambling, then losing his entire fortune, and now embezzlement! What an ugly word, he thought. He had read somewhere that a man had gone to prison for 20 years for taking money in the ,same manner as he had. But what else could I do? he asked himself, trying to find some valid excuse for taking the money. It was no use. He knew there was no reason for the deed he had committed. He also knew that sometime the loss of money would be dis- covered and he would be convicted if his con- science hadn't first driven him to suicide, What a mess, he thought. What a sordid, rotten mess! Immediately after Harry reached San Fran- cisco he found his friend and gave him the money. Then, feeling somewhat relieved, he decided to take a walk. He was so engrossed in his own thoughts that he soon lost his way, but found himself not caring. What does it matter now? I would be better off dead. I haven,t got the courage to go to prison, much less face Mabel. I,m a coward, always have been. A weak, selfish, spineless, yellow coward. How could I hurt Mabel like this? How could I subject her to the shame and degradation of be- ing in prison, while she would have to listen to the whispers of scorn and derision? Iive got nothing to live for, I'd be better off deadf' 37- Literary A heavy mist had started falling and, as Harry stumbled through the inky blackness of the night, he heard what he thought sounded like -church music. How could this be? They don't have church at night do they?', But as he came closer to the sound, he saw a light shining from a small, neat church. He stopped and gazed through the mist. The music was coming from within. The church looked so peaceful that Harry decided to go in for a moment, if just to rest his weary body. He walked through the door and found a seat near the back. As he sank down in it he felt the spirit of the place come over him. He felt less tired and tried to relax. The hymn ended and a tall, straight young man rose and smiled at the people. In a clear, reverent voice he began to preach his sermon. Harry could not take his eyes off this young preacher for he brought back nostalgic memories of his own early manhood. He had also been tall and straight, fearing nothing, and setting out to conquer the world. And now ....... His thought trailed off, for the young man was saying, 'QIf we have sinned our sins will be forgiven if we are truly sorry for them and have faith in God. Because we may have com- mitted a terrible deed, we are not destined for the gates of Hell. Attempt to rectify this deed in the eyes of God and Man. Face the world with courage, hope and faith. Let your deeds be an example to others and have fearful and unfailing faith in the Lord. If you do this, the precious gift of everlasting life is yours I0 ..... Suddenly Harry realized what he must do. In this small, humble church he had found the answer. It would be hard, but it would be best. Like a new man, he rose and left the church, walking back the way he had come. He kept going until he saw the dimly lighted sign that said San Francisco Police Precinct No. 17!', With a smile on his face he walked up the steps and through the door ........ Therefore it is meet, that noble minds keep ever with their likes, for who so firm that can- not be seduced?,' - Shakespeare. Clyde Pingree '54 A THOUSAND YEARS FROM NOW To-day, in overhauling an old trunk, which had been in my family since the year 1954, I found a diary of an ancestor of mine. In it were facts about Eisenhower, the war in Korea, and also about the science and learning of that day. It was quite amusing. The inventions, such as radio, cars, television, etc. were so old fashioned and the ideas so silly. I will now take a page from my diary of this year 2954. This morning I arose early, put on my usual morning swim. On my way home I dropped in at the Q'Flyers Tea Housev, a space platform, two miles in the clouds above Kansas City, for breakfast. I reached Strong, Maine, which is now a thriving city of 100,000, at half past seven. At New York I stopped to read the aerial bulletin board, and found that war had been declared with Mars, and enemy raids might be expected at any time. I painted my house to look like a flower garden, this took me until noon. Then I received a telegram from the UN asking me to go to Venus to ask aid in our war with Mars. Being an efiicient secretary, I took my highest powered air plane and shot off into space. In two hours I returned with the news that both Venus and Jupiter would help us against Mars. Then I took my four children on a ride to the North Pole returning in a short time for supper. After supper a party of six space ships met at my house for a short evening ride to the moon. We didnit stay long because all of us were going tomorrow to our summer homes on Jupiter and wished to be rested and ready for the trip. Jane Eustis 38- C5809 Yearbook Staff - Student Council YEARBOOK STAFF Sitting fleft to rightjz J. Clinch, H. Clark, G. Reynolds, C. Pingree, J. Lambert, C. Hoepner, J. Lambert. Second Row lleft to rightj: Mrs. Knox, D. Stevens, N. Peary, G. Tedford, J. Pingree, P. Voter, J. Hagelin, L. Baston, M. Reynolds. Third Row fleft to rightlz D. Chick, W. Tyler, S. Ross, R. Chandler, B. Richards, L. Gordon, R. Raymond. Missing: J. Gravlin, B. Allen. STUDENT COUNCIL Sitting fleft to rightlz E. Voter, Lambert, G. Reynolds, C. Pingree, P. Eustis, M. White, L. White. Standing lleft to rightjz D. Reed, L. Gordon, Lambert, Mr. Mailloux. - 40 - Editor Clyde Pingree Assistant Editor Jerry Lambert Business Manager Gene Reynolds Assistant Business Managers John Gravlin Harry Clarlc Subscription Editor Burchard Allen Assistant Subscription Editor Stanley Ross Literary Editor Carla I-loepner Assistant Literary Editor Richard Chandler Alumni Editor Rupert Raymond Assistant Alumni Editor Boyd Richards Exchange Editor Douglas Chiclc During the school year, the student council which is one of the most important of our many school organizations, has played a vital role in many extra-curricula functions. Concession assignments, schedule dates, and settling of activity conflicts were some of the matters decided during the year. The Council also acted in the best interests of the school in regard to ways and means of improving general corridor appearances and student care of loclcers and shower rooms. Minor revisions were made in existing rules Yearbook Staff Boys Sports Editor Wilson Tyler Assistant Boys Sports Editor Lawrence Gordon Girls Sports Editor Pearl Voter Assistant Girls Sports Editor Janne Hagelin Art Editor Judy Lambert Assistant Art Editor Lorraine Baston Photography Editor Mary Anne Reynolds Junior Class Editor Judith Pingree Sophomore Class Editor Gloria Tedford Freshman Class Editor Norma Perry 8th Grade Class Editor Judy Clinch 7th Grade Class Editor Deanne Stevens Student Council and these were incorporated into a new con- stitution for the school. The Student Council will try to continue its role next year as an advisory and consulting unit for the Principal and as an agency for settling minor scheduling conHicts. Our capable ofhcers this past year were: President CLYDE PINGREE Vice President STANLEY REYNOLDS Secretary MARGARET EUSTIS Treasurer JERRY LAMBERT The Student Council Wishes Good Fortune To Our Graduates In The Service of The United States ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINES MERCHANT MARINE -41- Glee Club-Band GLEE CLUB Sitting fleft to rightj: N. Peary, P. Doble, M. Reyonlds R. Kennedy, S. Downs, E. Pinkham, P. Sullivan, J. Moo:ly, D. Hutchins, G. Huff, Advisor Mrs. Knox. Second Row: L. Scammon, E. Voter, J. Lambert, L. Damon, E, Hunger, F, Currier, C, Tyler, L, White, P, Voter, H. Moocly, B. Peary, E. Espeaignette, J. Hinkley, R. Wyman, C. Hinkley, P. Eustis, G, Tedford, Third RUWZ D- Chick, Pingfeef B- Sewage, B- Dunham, H- Gorclor, B. Richards, C. Pingtee, M. White, S. Peary, S. Ross, Leeman, R. Raymond, C. Hoepner, L. Baston. 1 BA ND Sitting, lst Row fleft to rightl: E. Allen, Jerry Lambert, John Lambert, R. Braclcley, B. Richards. Sitting, 2nd Row fleft to rightl: T. Bates, C. Hoepner, L.W'hite, S. Pingree, James Lambert. Third Row: C. Pingree, G. Reynolds, N. Peary, S. Richards. At the beginning of the year the Glee Club was again organized under the direction of Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Steward. Forty-five high szhool students joined. On November 14, we made our first ap- pearance at the National Education Program in the Gymnasium, presenting two mixed choral numbers in parts. T We furnished specialty singing between the acts of the three-act play, The Red Spider , and for the one act play contest. Under the leadership of Mrs. Steward and help from Mr. Mailloux the band has had a successful season. It consisted of eight members from the high school and six from the grades who have proved to be already good musicians and a great help. Three boys attended the com- posite band concert at Jay which has been held two seasons and proves an interesting experi- ence. These members participating were: Clyde Pingree, Jerry Lambert and Boyd Richards. Glee Club On March 24 we put on a Minstrel Show, presenting for the first time our Boys' Quartet, songs by the Chorus, jokes by the end-men and interlocutor, and singing and dancing special- ties. The proceeds of the show went to our Activity Fund. We have enjoyed our Thursday afternoons of music, and we deeply appreciate the work and time that Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Steward have contributed to us, for a fine and large Glee Club. Band We are very sorry to lose the seniors this June. They have been reliable and have con- tributed much time and elfort with the band. We held rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons and are grateful to Mr. Diehl from Farmington who has spent some time helping us to play under a director. Because of many new members coming in next year, a bigger and better season is in sight. -43.. Dmmatics THE FOOTLIGHTERS Sitting Cleft to rightj: C. Pin- gree, G. Tedford, G. Reynolds, Lambert. Standing fleft to rightj: Coach Mr. Parlin, P. Eustis, W. Tyler, J. Pingree, C. Tyler, M. Rey- nolds, M. White, H. Moody, C. Hoepner, B. Richards. Missing: J. Gravlin. CAST OF THE RED SPIDER Seated fleft to rightl: C. Tyler, Pingree. Standing fleft to rightlz C. Pingree, Lambert, H. Moody, C. Hoepner, G. Tedford, G. Reynolds, B. Richards -44- On September 20, 1953 over forty thespians met and organized for another successful season under the tireless direction of their new advisor Mr. Parlin. The ofhcers elected for the year were: President CLYDE PINGREE Vice President EUGENE REYNOLDS Secretary CARLA HOEPNER Treasurer JOHN GRAVLIN The Footlightersv began to make plans immediately for a three-act play and they chose a good one called The Red Spiderf' An excellent cast was chosen and they were: Zeb BOYD RICHARDS Piney CARLA HOEPNER Valerie GLORIA TEDFORD Josephine JUDY PINGREE Mammie HARRIET MOODY Tony JOHN GRAVLIN Ralph CLYDE PINGREE Jack JERRY LAMBWERT CORRINE TYLER Mrs. Stecker After much hard work and many rehearsals the play was given on December 14, and was such a huge success that a repeat performance was given on December 30. The Footlightersv then undertook to pre- sent 3 one-act plays, setting the date for March 11. The plays chosen were all good ones and each one was presented very well in the school contest. The first play was called A Penny Savedi' and was cast from our Freshmen and Sopho- more classes, namely Judith Lambert, Janne Hagelin, Lewis Scammon, Douglas Chick, Robert Brackley, and Norma Peary. The second play, a hilarious comedy and superbly done, was Tabbacy Road With Detours . Its cast included some of our more experienced players and a few who had never represented us before the footlights, but they all did a terrific job. They were: Corrine Tyler John Gravlin Boyd Richards Melvin White Peggy Eustis Birdina Savage The last play and the one that proved to be the winner of the evening was The Road That Led To London. Its setting took place in the 1540's and a wonderful costuming job Dramatics was done by Mr. Parlin with the help of Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Flood and Pauline Howes. The lead was played by Clyde Pingree and his supporting cast included Judith Pingree, Jerry Lambert, Lorraine Baston, and Carla Hoepner. On March 26, we had the pleasure of being the host school for the State Regional One-Act Play Contest. Our guests were Madison High School who presented Barbara's Wedding and Mechanic Falls High School who presented High Windows both of which were excellent productions. That evening we were not compet- ing with just these two other schools but in a group of twenty plays out of which two were chosen to go to the State Contest at Bowdoin. The cast of 'QThe Road That Led To London once more excelled adding another victory to their laurels by being chosen to go to the State Contest which was held on April 10th. Clyde Pingree was chosen the outstanding male player for the evening and both Jerry Lambert and Carla Hoepner were complimented by the judge for their porting players on the The Road That Led presented on May 7 in Play Contest. Cn April 2, fourteen contestants spoke their liminary speaking contest. performances as sup- night of March 26. To London was also the County One-Act eager Prize Speaking pieces for the pre- Eight were chosen for the school contest for April 7th, the winner of which spoke in the County Contest April 30. Two Speakers went to the Spear Contest at Bates on April 9th and several participated in the University of Maine Contest on April 24, at which last year we brought home two win- ners, Clyde Pingree - First Prize in Oratorical Declamation, and Carla Hoepner a third Prize in Group Discussion. For Clyde's victory a trophy was presentated to the school by Wet- more's Declamation Company. The Footlighters certainly have done a wonderful job this year, for they not only put on some excellent plays and did some good prize speaking, they raised funds for and built some new sets which will become a permanent fixture of our stage equipment. We hail the Footlighters as one of the outstanding organizations of our school. 45- Monthly Star Last fall all journalistic-minded Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors met with our new advisor, Mrs. Norton, to get our school paper under way. Although we had considerable trouble with our mimeograph machine and hope to get a new one soon, we succeeded in getting the paper out on schedule each month. We wish to thank Mrs. Norton for her help as an adult advisor and our thanks also go to Mr. Buxton for his help typing and printing the paper. The staff is as follows: Editor Jerry Lambert Asst. Editors Barbara Peary Corrine Tyler Business Managers Judith Pingree Girls' Sports Boys' Sports Joke Editor Exchanges Judith Lambert Mary A. Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Ruth Wyman Zelda Bachelder Subscriptions and Circulation Eunice Voter Grade News Advertising NEYE77 Dramatics Art Misc. Reporter 46- janne I-lagelin Lorraine Baston Norma Peary Richard Chandler Jean Toothaker Melvin White ? ? ? ? Clyde Pingree Douglass Chick Clyde Pingree Rupert Raymond Tribal gossip Tallest brave Politest brother Tribe's tease Best udearn hunter Smallest Papoose Chief Silent Face Strongest brave Princess Most Noisy Gloomiest brave Brother Weak Muscle Noblest brave Bravest Brother Tribe's wisest Meekest Brother Cutest daughter Steadiest Lovers Tinyest Princess Best deer hunter Junior Genius Most mischievous papoose Big Chief Sleep Most Popularity Poll INDIAN CENSUS Judy Pingree Melvin White Melvin White Wilson Tyler John Gravlin Lewis Scammon Richard Hutchins Burchard Allen Ruth Wyman Richard Hutchins Rupert Raymond Clyde Pingree Harry Clark Carla and Clyde Richard Hutchins Judy Lambert Jean and Dick Pat Sullivan Jerry Lambert Barbara Peary Lewis Scammon Burchard Allen Prettiest Eyes Lawrence and Pearl Sister Smooth Figure Tribe's Best Actor Most athletic brave Jean Toothaker Clyde Pingree Clyde Pingree Most likely to Su ccee d Tribal Clown Squaw Hater Brave Hater Ablest brother Brave with Brawn Chief Busy Every Minute Boldest Brave Bashful brother Blondest Princess Little Brother Curly Hair Most Dependable Squaw Danciest Squaw Tribe's best dressed Cleverest Tribal Flirt Most Forgetful Friendliest Chief Musical Mind Handsomest Brave Helping Hand Neatest Squaw Tribal actress Least often on time Gamest Princess Giggles Jerry Lambert Harry Gor-den George Skillings Gloria Laliin Clyde Pingree Gene Reynolds Jerry Lambert Gene Reynolds George Bachelder Gloria Tedford Herbert Cook Pearl Voter Josephine Moody Carla Hoepner Herbert Cook J anne Hagelin Stephen Peary Leola White Boyd Richards Clyde Pingree Zelda Bachelder Jean Toothaker Corrine Tyler Clyde Pingree Judy Pingree Ruth Wyman VJ O 'na 'I-I VJ 'ro 'l-I 'lr-I '41 O N S CAUSE OF DEA SWEET TOO LOST AND F OUN D TRADE MARK HANDLE E N D4 0 IU .aw U0 SE 'E.3 3- -.YE .,, 3a 32 Div-. 'gan .. -58 W.. .ei 32 Suu -Ffa si Z9 LA 2 'U as 1.1 3.4: OU me 55 63... U05 WOXHEII Choir Rehearsal Pingree's Paradise ab liny executive :oo .E D-1 zz 86 Pingr de Cly 'U L. O LL pe on .EE E18 U.: 'Vu Q-nm S WOXHCI1 C. E-5 ui ui :C JL' Q U lin ' Grav John players KOH SSX Wil eating en 811 RG Reynolds 8 gen Eu 2 ,-,U .B r: :s LIJ -o r: .S I!! -at -o J: Nw A 2 TG IP be ao ME I.: 3 E S1 .Si acr- :LI uk m... UNI :-19' is ...o U? 51 I-4 gud Id L5 I-3 ui ui va U aa '-5 C O m 'U E hm 5 U -4 O O -C1 u vm 14-4 O u :I Q 4-r N bb O u be .2 LE N 'U 8-I ru .C u 5 O cn 1: 3 -. 42 'U 3-U eu .JI u Ld I! CQ S N :s N Q -D Beb- G13 M1510 QE.- B E 522 nuU DD E 0 Hes N -OEU .E '11 Rl cn E DD 3.5 ESE Q03 .c-:Em Sm EEE' e. 2:5 Qi? .:,.:: 597150 EZ a: :Sa 1415.00 cn.5Q mo.. 5,3 EEE Cflvww 53 :Pi mb.. ma: lh O0 avg gs: :s ff.: TE' 5-6 ,eu 412 E: LEE .275 'E SU 255: Es N54 H: U in vi .a QCD N rn.: fd fd .Un 1:5 NM overworlc Lorraine TV US watchi oney In y to save ahilit n-Ierryn bert Lam jerry ng ' gli vys Chevy S13 S .E u k dancing homewor hed nis fi upere UR 0I1Cl. In aY R eff Rup N 'I Q4 va O J: 3 4 U chaperones Stan .-4 U .E u u KV bb C on .9 no u 0 Corrine Tyl ph In 8 at speeding s Ford ovie m Ford Model A E -C in sa 15 :QM S eh Stev ll Marsha E -3 S 36 5 U Z Q6 N L4 4-I '5 c: :s ...J -- o w 8 3. .E 50.550 ui-53-1 w29.em.s .::...,..oog,git1':'U3o. ua.. E ,hw-anama Sdogmwoimais ..nI::.,.:U3o1::.f.Q.-. on C .nc U '-'ug U... ,AE ,, :A ,,,:, ... -U-og 'U:5'5f'T,u.-'E ui ..o go :l 3Na-uAd Q CDL!.lu:uwv1QEED-.DU E 3 'Ti ., .o ... U - 0 fd IS 'IE 5 .5 ca 'a n.. o oi' 3 o owns. 'f-' ,Q s: 'wzgf-A400 x: -279.5 U0-.s.Eg0gg0., '11 lh eE2e:EQE1E6f .. fu QL: eu 32:12-E.E'.::.v..a033:q E? o z: .2 5 3 o 'C U- 1-I S Q fav . E U ea :uno-gg 'fl 5 -f:,,.a -ggawfeg MODE 'Og 'E- ---:guUQU5 'Ugg-4 3..E3'5'::b.3'.zr3z'353':i 20 no L4 :E .. 2'-2 as fy j'2.2'rdg:'E'b'o 3 gg u-54 Du S'E3- :1 ::....8.Q,A8Q,5wQ4,,, O-r: :lm Eoov ffr-SJSJ'f'94f:'S7.9-:LP YA 'U '75 Si a '-' aa.: Moiaaigiswsm -- :x 2265ggeg2ms3 E ,, 58 55? E?s5 Fa G 5 5.Q,re-D .U ,,,.E.'w5.-. :xe:f:Kg0aa5s .... mo W 2'-2.M:I:IDCDv-'AUEEZCAIS :Zo Ein un-ov, CDN LIJ33 .: M .C 'U 0 L4 CD4 UI O D- o,L. E 5.':LE Bonn. 'Sa Ou mi Av: ?53 Q4-U-2 .mia .-nag E03 0 O. E .. E NJBODE .E.Ew S13-E 333 :U 50- : '5-3 SG: -.: 15 545 1-1,8 EEE iam CD 1: :vie 231 565 lerra ng Vio 16 na spe Grover's gling .EP on 3- .n 'S EQ 5- 2 .M u su I-4 CQ U 3-4 3 O C4 Ill E QW ...gg UAA 5.2 -UC un X1 52 wuz -M L4 is D4 EE U will D- 5'5 QEL. CMD E I5 ru U33 'Jim E5 'EE wU' 3- 15: ,eu 928-7 E .2 5: QE LU U gn ns :EU Flirts The Army C8 OfFi Post lerrers riting W nBettyn h Espiagnette t abe Eliz 3 Q 2 91.2 S ...bx,,, E253 3C'EN ev ws. 'gv..EE Giga 0 U HE 0 O B UU 0 n: VIE -g fiie Hcoq Qm.c... 3 on c S O 0 .r: 64 U V1 Ill Q fd - 2 8 Ill un Saws Emia '5'3B'E ghd x cgxx fiibiu: Egan: IFS! CII: 'gliuug swf: UI IE 303-E I-A L4 C ns 3,2 m n mU Business Math food aa E o -I 5 -I 3 152 u JI u .E oo c: Ii o C U as-4 O C KH U -- EU Llhtef nor H Ca El I0 S .A .Z 'si V230 no -221.5 .Egg v-len 3 5 '43 '-EVE 3.53 .fimco LT B76 2? Villa MCL-SE :CMH i.m,2 CHILD E 5 0 :1 U' 0 ..c: GJ 0 'U IB D 0 O an JJ '5E .'? wu'5Z 'Sidi fe: . E- 'EXE-Z' 'Um' 5 :1 :-29 ti v'gt' EOS sir 35 isa 'U :s 3 P-.Inn na 'U 3: U .M I-4 N CM E 3 c S in Central Office plate fashion upatu an Sulliv Cla tri Pa 'U 8 -+4 'S I-4 .-4 .-4 W .D 4.4 aa .M vi fd .D .'.:.' N -L' bs -1 L4 I3 u 'yn 5s ng Pear acti as 5 5 93 .ev E o ... U :' :: wo- EEE EZ! .250 'UE 'B.'E'i La--40 u..u...n L4 U .sa N .o 0 -va 3.0 mfs., Ll ENE AE.: sag 131-EE 'V'Tuw .ooo ling g-4 :x :: wig I-3 215 cali t 5 3.5 55? mio: a GU -C G 5 Q QS? t 5.425 im ,ge E313 CD32 U U HE O i E .Q 0 EEN U..::.E .M Ll sas 122 A431 ssl 'DTV :u,: 0 EFS .ago S109 5 E 3 -5 C fag Sm U C a. EE? Eia ooo CS basketball gam d OW Cf ITIUSIC h the wit E :I u 'U ea vi QV .D E O Z bs u ev of as E '6' Z rj Robert Elf mP IC Folsom Mr. iling for Sm glamor hiddy up Phyllis Doble games basketball boys the trailer .E D0 C ..-4 as u ..- U1 'sa 3-4 U u.. Qt rrier Fern Cu bi .aa E NJ .E .a .A :a bl aclricl M SUICCE UP interests 'o '7- rs. 3 .M Hin Ce JOY 2 in 3 E522 123mm .ri Ch O un :: WE 2? ,958 ao-3 KB.-Dv-DM R KO sea? -s'gCQ..o i3id 3253.5 bs 6-I :s RS 0 -D 5- EERE 'AE Un: E Ocarina UA-I6-ll-I :ea .Ez- .2':w- ai?e iwee 1: 0 a 'deco NN an-5.25 ..w..::fv 0.533 ew N Exim os .E ..1Lu.3..1 C :s Z0 uae 'EL Or: o 53 I :C 'on5-C Bias? a:u..,Q2:: U0 .E no .c az: anno: 3E.:Pf' -Doocofii U E x: 1 ,322 ru uc Ch gy 5 USS ogow on'1Mu3:w .Ehwwc B Q.-4 geese --4 Ll 163236 -E 3 A 2 bb -Mamma ,C .-1 Eguil .o':'..,.,,.2 :Es?2:TE ZECDDOE aegis f1'rf99-SJ 5 fi asses C'-o Q3 2.,,,3H M 3 U ww 52531 :J 9 cu c:2.Q-i'.r.u D'- 'U :I '-s m u u C D4 vi h Judy all Wir -D u 0 bask wrencev UI-la 011 Gord Lawrence va G ll lg UD w L5 .E E .E Z Q, u 1.4 ,gg 'U 'U ... .A-o gg EDSSGQH 1523.353 Eo...:.2.':.: 6 S 22 ww 'E ,E-L' Bwwg.-54,3 SEE-5820 D-D000--.uw 3546 85: un .2 :s'5..:E uw Z H Q52 S ua g W '5 E?:g:s cfioo .EonZ,.::E .,. 'E BD CL .,.'E'if:' 1n'UOobD jgo'a3,: :HHS Q52 :Sable D4E.-C'..Evl-D. 83 :2 u u'U 212522 31 2.2.30 wHw9aO E 2 o .:: EE Exe 53:11-r:'.L' 5553910 ,W-3-o-o il- .C EE EEE vox-CHO -1m..1UmQ 6 O -E U VI Ili E D0 E.. Hx Eos ...,,, Sz uid-I ul: Q0 0 D0 L4 O U LD 3 O 'U Q0 .-E W O .. P1 5,15 15' 2-8 .Ex 2? 85 9-9' D- Ya in 5 go. 'UG I-A 03: UU Boys' Basketball BOYS, BASKETBALL Kneeling lleft to rightl: J. Lambert, L. Gordon, M. White, Co-Capt. G. Reynolds, Co-Capt. C. Pingree, H. Gordon, M. Stevens. Second Row lleft to rightjz Manager W. Tyler, C. Penney, R. Essency, R. Brackley, Coach Mr. Buxton, R. Raymond, R. Hutchins, D. Chick, Manager B. Richards. Last season the high school boys had a suc- cessful season under Mr. Buxton, our able coach. Although we clidn't go any farther than the state regional playoffs, we presented good competition for other teams that did. We finished 3rd in the N.F.C.L., and just missed a state play-oil: berth by a 65 to 64 loss to Kingfield in a well-played contest. We lose 3 players by graduation: Clyde Pingree, Gene Reynolds, and Marshall Stevens. Their places will be very hard to fill, but we look forward to another winning season next year. Our final seasonls record was 12 wins and 8 losses. Individual scoring: FG FP Pingree 154 106 414 L. Gordon 104 54 262 H. Gordon 35 34 104 Reynolds 101 60 262 Lambert 15 6 36 Raymond 9 7 25 White 38 18 94 Stevens 25 19 69 Essency 12 3 27 Penney 7 3 17 Peary 5 5 15 Chiclc 0 3 3 Braclcley 0 2 2 Hutchins 0 0 0 Play by Play: Rangeley at Strong Strong starts off on the right foot by beating and outclassing Rangeley 57-46, with Clyde 50- T l Pingree dropping 21 points through the nets. Lawrence Gordon scored 10, Harry Gordon 2, Gene Reynolds 9, Marshall Stevens 5, and Melvin White 10. Strong 5 19 41 57 Rangeley 7 19 28 46 Strong at Kingfield Strong went to Kingfield only to be defeated 67 to 61. Lawrence Gordon got 22, Clyde Pingree 21, Gene Reynolds 8, Harry Gordon 8, Marshall Stevens 2. Clyde Pingree and Gene Reynolds fouled out. Strong 14 29 45 61 Kinglield 23 36 52 67 New Sharon at Strong New Sharon came to Strong on Dec. 11 for Strong's 2nd league victory, by a score of 57 to 36. Clyde Pingree led the way with 24 points. L. Gordon scored 14, H. Gordon 2, G. Reynolds 5, M. Stevens 3 and M. White 9. Strong led throughout. Strong 19 28 42 57 New Sharon 3 11 22 36 Kinglield at Strong Strong played Kinglield on Strong's home Hoot only to lose, 43 to 35. Lawrence Gordon led the Indians with 11 points. Edgerley led the Wild Cats with 14. Strong 10 20 25 35 Kingfield 16 22 so 43 Strong at Stratton Strong lost its fifth game to Stratton in the Stratton gym. Gene Reynolds was high scorer for the game with 6 points while Mac- Donald and R. Wyman scored 23-14. Clyde Pingree was next with 5. Strong was handi- capped by the size of the gym, but we just werenit hitting that night. Strong 4 10 17 20 Stratton 16 26 41 64 Boys' Basketball Phillips at Strong Leading from the very start, the Indians easily defeated Phillips 68 to 43. Gene Reynolds played one of his best games of the year with 23 points. Phillips showed very little strength so the substitutes saw plenty of action. Strong 16 33 so 68 Phillips 5 19 ss 43 Strong at Rangeley Strong went to Rangeley Jan. 15 only to be defeated by 8 points. Strong wasn't hitting so well that night as they were when we played them on our own court. Clyde was tops with 24, Lawrence scored 14, Harry 9, and Gene 9. Strong 10 23 36 54 Rangeley 15 37 43 62 Strong at New Sharon Strong went to New Sharon to win 43 to 39. We had a harder time there than at the home court. It looked as though we were going to lose until the last four minutes. Lawrence Gordon got 15 points to set the scoring mark. Clyde scored 8, Harry 7, Gene 9, and Marshie 3. Strong 5 16 29 43 New Sharon 11 20 30 39 Stratton at Strong Probably the most thrilling game ever seen in the Randall-Thomas Gym was Strong's 67-56 loss to Stratton in overtime. Behind 13 points at the 3-quarter mark, our boys battled to a 55-55 deadlock at the final gun. Both teams lost some of their best players by fouls, but the overtime struggle was more thrilling than anything yet witnessed. We could not quite make it, though, and lost by one point. Clyde Pingree played the best game of his high school career, scoring 36 points,,and grabbing most of of the rebounds. Strong 4 18 35 55 66 Stratton 19 36 48 55 67 -51... Boys' Basketball Strong at Phillips Strong went to Phillips and defeated them 69 to 47. It took the Indians one half to get started but when they did they went off and left them. Clyde scored 25, Lawrence 16, Gene 14, Harry 12. This ended the league schedule. We finished 3rd in the N.F.C.L. Strong 14 27 43 69 Phillips 11 28 34 47 Franklin County Tournament Strong vs. Jay Although we were outclassed by our bigger and faster opponents, Strong put up a good struggle in the first game of the tournament, losing hy a score of 81 to 67. Pingree scored 24, L. Gordon 15, and Reynolds 13 to pace the losers. Drysdale was high for Jay with 30. In this game Lawrence Gordon tied the tournament foul-shot record of 8, and Clyde Pingree set a new record with 10. Strong 13 25 44 67 Jay 24 45 65 81 Strong vs. Stratton In the 2nd game, Strong was sadly beaten by Stratton 74 to 39. The boys just weren't clicking, and couldn't find the hoop. Clyde with 13 and Lawrence with 11 were Strong's high men. Stratton 21 37 55 74 Strong 1 1 12 20 28 39 Strong vs. Phillips Strong took its last game in the Franklin Tournament hy defeating Phillips 68 to 60. Strong lead most of the way. Lawrence led Strong with 22, followed by Clyde and Gene with 17 each. Strong 16 27 41 68 Phillips 10 22 40 60 Strong vs. New Sharon Strong's first half in the Western Maine Re- gional Play-offs was a 59-50 win over New Sharon. It was nearly an upset, but we pulled it out of the fire in the last 4 minutes. Clyde was high scorer with 30 points. Strong 11 27 42 59 New Sharon 11 25 43 50 Strong vs. Kingfield Our last game of the year was with Kingfield, to determine the team that would go to Lewis- ton to play in the Western Maine Finals. It was exceedingly close and very well played. The game was marked by accurate passing and nearly perfect shooting by both teams. We lost the game 65 to 64, but there was much con- troversy about a decision of the referees in the closing seconds. The score changed hands 17 times in the last half, and was tied 12 times. It was a sad night for Strong, and especially for Gene, Clyde, and Marshie, for it was their last game. Clyde scored 19, 17 in the first half. Lawrence scored 9, Harry 10, Melvin 13, Gene 6, and Marshie 7. Strong 13 28 45 64 Kingfield 13 33 44 65 52- Girls' Basketball A GIRLS' BASKETBALL Sitting Cleft to rightlz E. Voter, L. White, Co-Capt, Pearl Voter, Co-Capt. Carla Hoepner, B. Savage, M. Pillsbury, P. Eustis. Second Row Cleft to rightj: C. Tyler, J. Lambert, N. Peary, E. Espeaignette, F. Currier, L. Basron, P. Doble, E. Pink- ham, B. Peary, Third' Row llelit to rightj: Manager G. Huff, Z. Bachelder, C0HCl1 MTS- Maillvux, D- HUfCl1iDS, Manager Hagelin. A In October 1953, eighteen girls met with the new coach, Mrs. Lucy Mailloux, to open the 53-54 basketball season. This season was a great success for the girls basketball squad. For the nrst time in ten years the girls were successful in winning the North Franklin County League Girls Basketball Championship. A handsome cup, which proudly stands in our trophy case, was awarded to the high school by President Ray Stickney, principal of Rangeley High School. This event took place in conjunction with an annual Athletic Award Banquet sponsored by the Lions Club and held at the Forster Hall on March 5, 1954. , We played thirteen games losing only two. The girls who participated this year in basketball, were: Leola White, Eunice Voter, Zelda Bachelder, Pearl Voter, Carla Hoepner, Fern Currier, Marie Pillsbury, Margaret Eustis, Barbara Peary, Corrine Tyler, Birdena Savage, Betty Espeaignnette, Norma Peary, Lorraine Baston, Judy Lambert, Phyllis Doble, Dorothy Hutchins. Carla Hoepner and Pearl Voter chosen as Co-Captains. Those scoring points were: Eunice Voter 197 Leola White 181 Pearl Voter 124 Marie Pillsbury 108 Norma Peary 32 -53.- Girls' Basketball Barbara Peary 18 Zelda Bachelder 16 Dorothy Hutchins 7 Phyllis Doble 6 Margaret Eustis g 4 Carla I-Ioepner 3 Fern Currier 3 Birdena Savage 2 C. Lisherness 2 West Paris vs. Strong The first game of the season on Nov. 13, 1953 was lost by 10 points. It turned out that it was one of our two losses. ,L.. White 14 M. Pillsbury 7 E. Voter 9 P. Voter 4 Final Score Strong 34 West Paris 44 Leavitt vs. Strong The second game and our first success was played on Dec. 1, 1953. P. Voter 15 M. Pillsbury 7 E. Voter 9 Z. Bachelder 5 Final score Strong 36 Leavitt 28 Rangeley vs. Strong The third game was played at Strong on Dec. 4, 1953 bringing our second victory. E. Voter 28 M. Pillsbury 10 L. White 14 P. Voter 4 Final score Strong 56 Rangeley 44 Strong vs. Kingfield Cur first away game and our third victory took place at Kingfield on Dec. 7, 1953. L. White 16 E. Voter 9 M. Pillsbury 10 Z. Bachelder 4 Final score Strong 39 Kinglield 22 New Sharon vs. Strong On Dec. 11, 1953 New Sharon came to Strong for Strong's fifth game and fourth victory. E. Voter 18 N. Peary 8 L. White 13 P. Voter 6 M. Pillsbury 12 P. Doble 1 B. Peary 9 Final score Strong 74 New Sharon 55 Kinglield vs. Strong On Dec. 18, 1953 Kingfield and Strong played for the second time. Strong won the game by a margin of 18 points. M. Pillsbury 16 E. Voter 6 L. White 10 D. Hutchins 4 P. Voter 6 N. Peary 2 Final score Strong 44 Kinglield 26 Stratton vs. Strong On Jan. 5, 1954 Strong played Stratton for the first time. The game ended with Strong 27 points in the lead. P. Voter 12 N. Peary 6 L. White 10 B. Peary 2 E. Voter 9 Z. Bachelder 1 M. Pillsbury 7 Final score C. Hoepner 1 Strong 50 Stratton 23 Phillips vs. Strong On Jan. 8, 1954 Phillips visited Strong. Strong won with a 19 point margin. E. Voter 25 L. White 16 P. Voter 19 M. Pillsbury 4 Final score Strong 64 Phillips 45 Strong vs. Rangeley For the second time Strong and Rangeley met on Rangeley's home Hoor. Strong is beaten for the second time this year. L. White 14 M. Pillsbury 4 P. Voter 13 Z. Bachelder 3 E. Voter 12 Final score Strong 44 Rangeley 56 Strong vs. New Sharon On Jan. 22, 1954 Strong and New Sharon met again on New Sharon's home Hoor. Strong beat by 2 points. E. Voter 28 B. Peary 4 L. White 24 N. Peary 2 Voter 10 M. Pillsbury 2 Final score Strong 64 New Sharon 44 Strong vs. Leavitt On Jan. 26, 1954 Strong played the return game with Leavitt at Leavitt, it was another -54- victory for Strong the final score being 50-39. L. White 24 E. Voter 12 P. Voter 14 Stratton vs. Strong On Jan. 29, 1954 Stratton visited Strong on Strong's floor and for the second time during the year Strong's guards had a turn at playing forward. E. Voter 18 P. Doble 3 N. Peary 8 B. Peary 2 M. Pillsbury 8 C. Hoepner 2 L. White 5 B. Savage 2 P. Voter 4 M. Eustis 2 D. Hutchins 3 Z. Bachelder 1 Final score Strong 58 Stratton 21 Girls' Basketball Strong vs. Phillips On Feb. 2, 1954 Strong played Phillips which wound up the league games of the season. Strong won the final score being 49-33. M. Pillsbury 17 L. White 9 P. Voter 11 Z. Bachelder 2 E. Voter 10 Strong High vs. Town Team On Jan. 30, 1954 the Town Team played the High School. The High School beat by 19 points. L. White 12 M. Pillsbury 4 P. Voter 6 P. Doble 4 N. Peary 6 B. Perry 0 E. Voter 4 -.55- Boys' Basketball, J. H. S. BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL BASKETBALL Kneeling fleft to rightlz H. Lishness, E. Allen, S. Flood, W. Enman, J. Reynolds, jon Lambert. Second Row fleft to rightjz G. Probert, S. Richards, B. Danforth, P. Norris, Coach Mr. Folsom, Jim Lambert, Suds- bury, K. Bunnell. GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL BASKETBALL Kneeling Qleft to rightl: Manager Neil, P. Gordon, B. Howes, J. Eustis, B. Haines, P. Newell, J. Clinch, V Knowlan. Standing fleft to rigbtjz 1. Haines, B. Stevens, D. Stevens, S. Hubbard, Coach Mrs. Mailloux, N. Braclcley, Lambert L. Huff, C. Huff. Boys' Basketball, 1. H. S. The Strong Grammar School boys team has done very well in Basketball this past year losing only one game which was to Rangeley. The boys played ten games under the excellent coaching of Mr. Folsom. One of the most exciting games for the boys was their victory over the high school JV,s. The Grammar School team participated in Girls' L Starting players on our team this year were: Jane Eustis, Betty Haines, Judy Clinch as forwards, Pat Newell, Barbara Howes, and Pat Gordon as guards. Our first game was at Rangeley and we won by a score of 36 to 25. Rangeley came to Strong for our second win, this time by a score of 32 to 8. We beat New Sharon for our third win, 42 to 21, and then followed successive wins over Phillips, 48 to 32, New Sharon, 50 to the Grammar School Tournament which was held here at Strong competing with four other schools. Showing fine teamwork the boys raced to a championship victory at the tournament earning a trophy. The school will also present to the team members award letters for their beslcetball season. The boys did a swell job this year and we wish them the best of luck next year! Basketball, J. H. S. 25, Phillips, 38 to 15, Kingfield, 46 to 25, Kingfield, 39 to 28. Thus we ended our season undefeated with a record of 8 and 0. Our manager this year was Judith Neil. Individual scoring: B. Haines 149 B. Stevens 14 J. Eustis 92 L. Huff 8 S. Hubbard 32 D. Stevens 6 J. Clinch 25 -57- Cheerleaders-High and Junior High ,M- HIGH SCHOOL CHEERING SQUAD Left to right: P. Eustis, B. Peary, C. Tyler, J. Pingree, Lambert, M. Reynolds. GRAMMAR SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS i First Row fleft to rightjz P. Gordon, J. Clinch, V. Knowlan. , , 'I E Y' L. V ' Seated Cleft to rightlz McLeary, J. Melclrum, M. Winter, Second Row: J. Eustis, B. Haines, P. Newell, N. Brackley Enthusiastic cheerleaders in their smart grey and maroon uniforms, played an important part in the success of the basketball season. The girls led us on with many new and peppy cheers. -53.. Skiing-Softball SKIING Kneeling fleft to rightj: L. Scammon, T. Bates, R. Hutchins. Standing fleft to rightl: P. Norris, A. Gilmore, B. Richards, C. Bates, G. Probert, Prin. Mailloux. D GIRLS' SOFTBALL Kneeling fleft to rightjx L. White, j. Lambert, E. Voter, P. Doble, P. Voter, M. Reynolds, J. I-Iagelin, G. Enman, F. Currier, R. Kennedy. Second Row: M. Pillsbury, B. Peary, P. Eustis, N. Peary, P. Sullivan, Z. Bachelder, E. Pinlcllam, D. Hutchins, Coach Mailloux. Third Row: S. Downs, R. Wyman, G. Tedford, Pingree, I-I. Moody, E. Espeaignette. Track-Baseball TRACK Kneeling fleft to rightj: M.. Stevens, M. White, G. Reynolds, C. Pingree, H. Clark, Lambert. Second Row: L. Gordon, D. Clark, H. Gordon, S. Peary, B. Richards, W. Tyler, G. Bachelder, R. Brackley, L. Scammon Mr. Folsom. BOYS' BASEBALL First Row: lleft to rightl: Lambert, B. Richards, H. Clark, G. Reynolds, C. Pingree, W. Tyler. Second Row: Coach Buxton, M. Stevens, H. Gordon, M. White, L. Badershall, L. Gordon, H. Cook. Third Row: D. Chick, C. Penney, D. Clark, L. Snell, J. Leeman, R. Hutchins. Missing: 1. Gravlin. -60- 7 We won only two games last spring but the boys played some good baseball. The high- light of the season was our 1-0 win over Phil- lips. Pingree pitched a one-hit shutout against a two-hitter by Mealy of Phillips. The team was not affected by graduation and we gained some strength from the Sth grade. Last fall we played four games, winning one. We look forward to a good season this spring under the coaching of Mr. Buxton. Prospective players are as follows: Jerry Lambert, Boyd Richards, Harry Clark, Gene Reynolds, Clyde Pingree, Wilson Tyler, Marshall Stevens, Harry We had a limited track program last year, due to poor weather and lack of interest, but this year many more boys have already ex- pressed their interest in track and a more ex- tensive program is being arranged. As the year- book goes to press, we have only two meets Twenty girls signed up for softball this Spring with Mrs. Mailloux as coach, making the largest and most enthusiastic team Strong During the past winter skiing has become more and more apparent as a rising sport in our school this year and it is hoped that another Baseball Gordon, Melvin White, Lew Badershall, Lawrence Gordon, Herbert Cook, Douglas Chick, Clyde Penney, Donald Clark, Leslie Snell, Jimmy Leeman, and Richard Hutchins. This spring's schedule has been tentatively drawn up as follows: April 27 - Strong at Wilton April 30 - Strong at Farmington May 3 - Phillips at Strong May 6 - Strong at Kingfield May 10 - Strong at Rangeley May 13 - Strong at New Sharon May 17 - Stratton at Strong Track scheduled, those being the North Franklin and Franklin County- meets, but hope to arrange other meets in the near future. Strong did not participate in cross-country last fall. Softball has ever had. At press time they looked forward to a .series of games planned with other schools, hoping for a successful season. Skiing winter will see a ski team ready for inter- scholastic competition in our school. School Calendar September 8 - Teachers' meeting at Phillips. 9 - School opens. Warm welcomes ex- tended to our principal, Mr. Mailloux, and to Mrs. Mailloux, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Norton, Mr. Buxton, and Mr. Parlin. Glad to see Mr. Folsom's familiar face again. 14-18 - Class meetings held. Presidents elected are Clyde - Seniors, jerry - juniors, Melvin - Sophs, Leola - Frosh. Dramatics Club, 'lMonthly Starn, Student Council meet with advisors. 18 - Baseball - Strong at Phillips. Frosh demonstrate hidden talents at Freshman Recep- tion. ZZ - jr. and Sr. picnic at Porter Lake. 23 - School closed for County Fair! Strong is well represented. 25 - Baseball - Phillips at Strong. 29 - Baseball - Kinglield at Strong. 30 - juniors serve refreshments at County School Men's Meeting. This is becoming an old story! October 2 - Baseball - Strong at Kingfield. 9 - Sth grade square dance. Noticed many usquaresn. 14 - Teachers, Reception. Everyone gets well-acquainted. 4 15 - Our old friend Mr. Hovis makes his annual visit and starts magazine campaign. Clyde and jerry appointed business managers, Mr. Folsom and Mr. Parlin captains .... Re- hearsals start for 3-act play, The Red Spider . 16 - The celebrated author, Mr. Ralph Gould, speaks at the high school. His visit en- joyed by all ...... Sophomores sponsor Harvest Ball. 19 - Basketball practice begins. Gene 'and Clyde, Carla and Pearl elected captains. 20 - Public-spirited citizens Ira Voter and Lyde Howes speak at assembly concerning use of firearms while hunting. j j 21 - Senior pictures taken at Loring's. Harry enjoys himself immensely ....... Rank cards issued. ,Nuf sed! 22 - High school Hunters' Club formed. Everyone becomes deer-conscious. 27 - Magazine campaign ends. Mr. Parlin's team wins by slight margin. 28 - Individual school pictures taken by Mr. Woodman. 29 - School closed - State Teachers' Convention at Lewiston. November 2 - School reopens. 6 - Record Hop. l'lHop is rightj 11 - School closed - Armistice Day. 13 - Boys start off the season on the right foot by beating West Paris 57-49. Girls suffer one of their infrequent -defeats. 20 - Boys lose to F.S.T.C. J.V's in close game. 23 - Boys witness F.S.T.C. - Husson College basketball game. 24 - Hearing tests given by State Nurse. . . . . . Basketball clinic and Round Robin at Randall-Thomas Gym. Boys renew old acquaintances with players and referees alike. 25 - School closes for Thanksgiving Holi- day. Boys are now trying in earnest for their deer. 30 - School re-opens. What, still no luck? Itls now or never, fellas! December 1 - Successful nimrods Melvin White, Boyd Richards, Delbert Reed, Dick Chandler, Gene Reynolds, Jerry Lambert, Kenneth Bun- ncll, john Moffett and Mr. Mailloux enjoy the fruits of their labors. Melvin's 190 lb. buck and Dick's 130 lb. doe take top honors. . . Strong takes two games from Leavitt. 4 - Rangeley at Strong. We win both games. 7 - Strong at Kingheld. Girls win, boys lose. 11 - Strong takes two games from New Sharon. 14 - Footlighters present The Red Spider on stormy night. Gloria recovers from a case of measles to give excellent performance. 16 - Boys lose close game to F.S.T.C. j.V's 47-41. 18 - Kingfield at Strong. Girls win, boys lose another close one ...... School closes for Christmas! 28 - School re-opens. Everyone comes in new attire. 30 - Repeat performance of Red Spider . A good profit wrealized. January 1 - School closed. New Year's Day. 2 - Notice many haggard and weary faces this morning. Never again, eh, fellas? 5 - Strong at Stratton. Girls keep league record intact by winning, boys lose. 8 - We take two games from Phillips. 13 - Deer Hunters' Supper. Oyster stew and strawberry shortcake. 15 - Strong at Rangeley. Girls lose first league game, boys lose also. 19 - Mr. and Mrs. Mailloux find the over- night accommodations at Strong High School rather limited. 22 - Strong at New Sharon. We win both games. 26 - We win two games from Leavitt, in spite of numerous adverse conditions. 29 - Boys and girls win at Phillips. Rather nasty accident on way home but fortunately no one hurt. 30 - High school boys and girls win two games from Alumni. Nice game, old timers! February 2 - Stratton at Strong. Girls win to clinch North Franklin Championship. Boys lose heartbreaker in overtime 67-66, and finish 3rd in N.F.C.L. 5 - County Tournament at Wilton. We lose first game to Jay. Gene finds it very convenient to mix business with pleasure. 6 - Boys lose to Stratton in Tournament. 8 - Boys beat Phillips in practice game to keep in shape. 13 - Jay nips Wilton for County Champion- ship. We beat Phillips in afternoon game .... Vacation begins. 16 - Strong gets by New Sharon 59-50 in the State Regional Play-offs. School Calendar 19 - Boys lose a heartbreaker to Kingfield 66-65. Very well-played game by both teams. That ends our regular season. 23 - School begins once more. . . .Re- hearsals ,start for one-act plays. March 5 - Basketball teams honored at Lions' Club banquet. Girls presented PH-Telly Trophy. Usual speeches by captains, coaches, and honored guests. There was a dance after- wards. Many thanks to the Lions' for this wonderful affair. 11 - One-act play contest fHigh Schoolj Winning play- l'The Road That Led To Londonn. 16 - Pingree's Pot-Shots dispose of Gordon's Gin-Hounds in a tightly-played contest to win the intra-mural championship. 17 - Strong Old-Timers lose to Farmington Has-Beens in a free-for-all that was marked by very close refereeing. 18 - Mr. Green visits Seniors. Plans made for Class Trip. 20 - To climax a very successful season, Strong Grammar School boys beat Rangeley and Kingfield to win the tournament cham- pionship. 22 - The North Franklin League All-Stars, coached by Mr. MacLeod, gain sweet revenge by setting -down the North Franklin Teachers 65-55. No request for a second contest has been voiced by the faculty! 24 - High School presents Minstrel Show. A large crowd enjoyed the performance. Noticed many dirty faces and red lips the next day! 26 - Regional one-act play contest with Madison, Mechanic Falls, Strong participating. Our play is selected to go to Bowdoin! 28 - Mr. Parlin host to Seniors for dinner and movies. Wonderful time enjoysd. We ap- preciate his kindness very much. 31 - Career Day. Many comments on how well the Juniors behaved. -53- School Calendar April 2 - Yearbook goes to press. 7 - Local public speaking contest. 9 - School closes. Seniors leave in high spirits for Washington. 10 - Cast of The Road That Led To London presents play in state finals at Bow- doin. Carla, Clyde, and Mr. Parlin hurry to catch Seniors in New York. 19 - School re-opens. 24 - U. of M. Public Speaking Contest. Strong well represented. 30 - County Speaking Contest at Strong. May 3 - Baseball - Phillips at Strong. 6. 7- Strong. 10 - 13 - 14 f ton. 17 - 19 - 25 - 31 - 6- 9- 11- -54 ,, Baseball - Strong at Kingiield. County One-Act Play Contest at Strong at Rangeley. Strong at New Sharon. County Teachers' Convention at Wil Stratton at Strong. North Franklin Track Meet. County Track Meet. School Closed fMemorial Dayl. June Baccaluareate Senior Banquet. Graduation and Commencement Ball. 1 F ,Y ew Q 49 HU-MN: -2- .45 GW ' F .-JLQIIL-f--L-, 'Vik ..L.Q143 f 1934 ' 19555 Alumni 1934 Beal, Winston - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Brackley, Helen - Mrs. Frederick Blanchard, Quincy, Mass. Chandler, Thirza - Mrs. Wass, Southwest Harbor, Maine. Flagg, Floyd - Stratton, Maine, Lumberman and barber. Huff, Ruby - Mrs. Frederick Doble, Strong, Maine. Lambert, Violet - Mrs Maurice Gilmore, Pittsfield, Mass. Luce, Lelia - Mrs. Burchard Taylor, East Wilton, Maine. Norton, Lawrence - Pittsfield, Mass., Electrician. Toothaker, Hilda - Mrs. Frank Spenser Freeman, Maine. Taylor, Burchard - East Wilton, Maine. Toothaker, Gwendolyn, - Mrs. William Woodside, Farmington, Maine. Witherall, Myron - Strong, Maine, Em- ployed by Strong Wood Turning Co. Worthley, Barbara - Mrs. Carl Ackley, Gorham, Maine. 1935 Beal, Muriel - Home Demonstration agent, Woodsville, N. H. Buzzel, Evelyn - Mrs. Somers Jr., South Portland, Maine. I-Iillier, Ruby - Mrs. Francis Ellsworth, Farmington, Maine. Huff, Kendall - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Ladd, Phillip - Rockwood, Maine, Trucking. Ladd, Virgil - Hebron, Maine, Lumber- man. Lambert, James - San Francisco, Calif., Electrician. Lisherness, Wilson - San Francisco, Calif. Lovejoy, Warren - Strong, Maine. Employed at Strong Wood Turning Co. Melanson, Marguerite - Mrs. Frank Ran- dolph, Greene, Maine. Merrill, Jenny - Mrs. Merwyn Wither, New Vineyard, Maine. Robins, William - Ogden, Utah. Sindin, Betty - Last known, Bermuda. Spencer, Frank - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Stinchfield, Raymond - Auburn, Maine, Teacher. 1936 Baker, Merchant - Peru, Maine, Employed at Rumford Electrical Co. Brackley, Methyl - Mrs. Leonard Hutchins, Strong, Maine. Cox, Clarice - Mrs. Wilfred Sample, New Britain, Conn. Flagg, Gwendolyn - Mrs. Arwell, Dixfield, Maine. Hillier, Olive - Strong, Maine. Lake, Miriam - Mrs. Charles Lisherness, Strong, Maine. Libby, Laurie - Strong, Maine, Employed by Strong Wood Turning Co. Newell, Beulah - Mrs. Kenneth Bruce, Emden, Maine. Richards, Cleo - Mrs. Basil Melvin, Freeman, Maine. Reed, Albert - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Richards, Shirley - Mrs. Robert Chamberlain, Bristol, Conn. Spencer, Everett - South Portland, Maine. Spencer, Virgil - Strong, Maine, Lumbering business. Stinchfield, Faye - Mrs. Virgil Starbird, Strong, Maine. Stinchlield, Ruth - Mrs. Ross Richards, Strong, Maine. Vining, Edward - Berry, Mass. Vining, Rena - Mrs. Linwood I-lunnerwell, Oakland, Maine. Vining, Marion - Mrs. Herbert Hall, King- field, Maine. Worthley, Dwight - Portland, Maine. -68- 1937 Crosby, Lloyd - Cambridge, Mass. Working for the Chamberlain Stores of Boston. Daggett, Malcolm - Prineville, Oregon, Music Teacher. Esty, Harland - Deceased. Gage, Robert - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Hull, Rowena - Mrs. Albert Reed, Strong, Maine. Ladd, Glennis - Mrs. Glennis Gurskey, Waterville, Maine. Marden, Eloise - Mrs. Alonzo Sudsbury, Strong, Maine. McClellan, Ezella - Mrs. Harry Dunphy, Highland, Maine. Neil, Ronald W - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Richards, Philip D - Strong, Maine, Farmer and cattle dealer. Stalings, Carl - Bath, Maine, Hardware employee. Toothaker, Glana - Mrs. Raymond Roger- son, Stacyville, Maine, Walker, Alice - Mrs. Leon Tardy, Farming- ton, Maine. Winters, Priscilla - Mrs. Priscilla Ambro, Danforth, Maine. Worthley, Paul - Captain, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. 1938 Cook, Wendall - Avon, Maine, Farmer. Day, Harland - Deceased. Ellis, Geraldine - Mrs. Onian Dyer, Conn. Kingsley, Cortna - Mrs. Paul Billings, Pal- way, NJ. Marden, Ella - Mrs. Merchant Baker, Peru, Maine. Mitchell, Gertrude - Guilford, Maine. Neil, Doris - Mrs. Rufus Brackley, East Greenwich, R.I. Newell, Robert - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Stevens, Mary - Mrs. Ronald W. Neil, Strong, Maine. Alumni 1939 Brackley, Florence - Mrs. Albert Pulver, Bangor, Registered Nurse. Davis, Mary - Farmington Maine. Flagg, Burchard - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co., Machinist. Grover, Doris - Strong, Maine, Mrs. Aaron Marden. Luce, Marian - Mrs. James Young, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Luce, Neil Jr. - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Mitchell, Everett - Bingham, Maine, Man- ager of a shank factory. Pinkham, Leslie - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co., Machinist. Richards, Philip W. - Strong, Maine, Owner of Shell Station. Worthley, Bertha - Mrs.iHarold Murchison Harland, Maine. Worthley, Robert - Strong, Maine, Farmer and Selecrman. 1940 Bachelder, Stella - Mrs. Howard Huff, Strong, Maine. Bachelder, Ernest Jr. - San Mateo, Calif. Brooks, Mary Emaline - Mrs. Lloyd Kem- ton, Old Orchard, Maine. Brown, Alrhea - Mrs. Kenedy, Riverside, NJ. Cook, Lawrence - Avon, Maine, farmer. Fernald, Theone - Mrs. Bertram Woodcock, Farmington, Maine. Huff, Madeline - Mrs. H. Scribner, Concord, New Hampshire. Libby, Harvey - Conn. Marden, Bernard - Brookfield, Conn. Neil, Clifford - Farmington, Maine. Probert, Marie - Mrs. Hugh Stewart, Farm- ington, Maine. Skillings, James - Strong, Maine, Farmer. 1941 Bacheller, Frances - Mrs. Alton Caro, Hebron, Maine. Bacheller, Gertrude - Mrs. Spragus Sander- son, Fort Fairfield, Maine. Burdin, Malcolm - Skowhegan, Maine. 69- Alumni Hulf, Mildred - Mrs. Phillip Richards, Strong, Maine. Hutchins, Emmonzine - Teacher at Brad- ford, Conn. Kingsley, Merlon - Conn. Ladd, Conrad - Conn. Pillsbury, Pearl - Mrs. Pat Creco, Farming- ton, Maine. Pratt, Florice - Mrs. Maurice Kennedy, New Vineyard, Maine. Spaulding, F. Herbert - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Stevens, Lester - Strong, Maine, Trucking. Winters, Bruce - Working in Millinocket, Maine. 1942 Bachelder, Mable - Mrs. Harvey Libby, Conn. Bates, Albert Jr. - Bangor, Maine. Brackley, Vivian - Mrs. Tracy Cain, Industry, Maine. Durrell, Birdina - Mrs. Harold Hardy, Farmington, Maine. Ellis, Bernice - Mrs. Francis Yates, North Jay, Maine. Eustis, Marjorie - Mrs. Duane Smith, Livermore Falls, Maine. Flagg, Beulah - Mrs. H. Prescott, Dixiield, Maine. Gage, Alden - New Sharon, Maine. Ladd, Diana - Mrs. Richard Bean, New Vineyard, Maine. Luce, Eleanor - Mrs. Malcolm Burdin, Skowhegan, Maine. Nile, Louise - Mrs. Herbert Haley, Bath, Maine. Pratt, Andrew - Strong, Maine, Employed by Strong Wood Turning Co. Starbird, M. Harrison - Strong, Maine, Em- ployed by Starbird Lumber Co. Stevens, Lucille - Mrs. Clarence Davis, Farmington, Maine. 1943 Brackley, Norman - Quincy, Mass. Colby, Burchard - Strong, Maine, Forster Mfg, Co., Farmington, Maine. Durrell, Freeland - New York. Farrow, John - Major Farrow, England. Gage, Frederick - Lewiston, Maine, Tele- vision Station. Libby, Norman - Freeman, Maine. Melanson, Louise - Mrs. Norman Childs, Logan, Utah. Potter, Barbara - Strong, Maine. Pratt, Coleen - Strong, Maine. Richardson, Virginia - Mrs. Andre Bernard, Strong, Maine. Toothaker, Coe Jr - Backus Garage, East Wilton, Maine. Toothaker, Roe - Going to U of M. 1944 Allen, Edward - Strong, Nlaine. Brackley, Virginia - Mrs. Veto Piccirillo, Cambridge, Mass. Huff, Burchard - Orleans, Vt., Photo- grapher. Ladd, Frances - Mrs. Howard Hagen, Farm- ington, Maine. Lisherness, Pauline - Mrs. Herbert Bullen, New Sharon, Maine. Mason, Lewis - Strong, Maine. Newell, Doris - Mrs. Thomas Phillips, Portland, Maine. Phillips, Barbara - Mrs. Eugene Burbank, Lewiston, Maine. Worthley, Dorothy - Mrs. Charles Cleaver, Wilmington, Del. 1945 Bates, Julia - Strong, Maine. Foster, Leon - Conn. Huff, Robert - New Bedford, Mass. Luce, Jacqueline - Mrs. Alfred Decker, Saco, Maine. Neil, Barbara - Strong, Maine. Stevens, Erma - Mrs. Frederick Raymond, Strong, Maine. Thompson, Lois - Mrs. Edward Dexter, Kingfield, Maine. 1946 Bates, Alice - Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Mass. Goodwin, Frances - Mrs. John Knowlan, -70- Strong, Maine. Moore, Lois - Mrs. Alden Gage, New Sharon, Maine. Norton, Herbert - Cross River, N.Y. 1947 Atwood, Eunice - Mrs. Ralph Campbell. Brackley, Lulu - Mrs. Lawrence Cook, Avon, Maine. Knowlan, Aretta - Mrs. Hersel Chadborne, Freeman, Maine. Lambert, Rosalind - Mrs. Kenneth Starns, Farmington, Maine. Mitchell, Carolyn Lois - Mrs. Frederick Gage, Lewiston, Maine. Scammon, Anna - Boston, Mass. Registered Nurse. Stewart Gwendolyn - Mrs. Clinton Knowlan, Strong, Maine. 1948 Allen, Constance - Mrs. Wayne Newell, Farmington, Maine. Dion, Elizabeth - Mrs. Coe Toothaker, East Wilton, Maine. Flagg, Carolyn - Mrs. Carolyn Lake, Turner, Maine. Foster, Frank - Strong, Maine, Employed by State Highway Comm. Scammon, Miriam - Strong, Maine, Mrs. Elsie Perault. Stewart, Yvonne - Mrs. James Espeiagnette, Strong, Maine. 1949 Bates, Laura - Strong, Maine. Colby, Herbert - Strong, Maine. Damon, Dorothy - Mrs. Maurice Lambert, Kingfield, Maine. Deming, Celena - Mrs. Norman Libby, Freeman, Maine. Dyar, Roswell - New Hampshire. Harlow, Robert Jr. - U.S. Air Corps. Huff, Queda - Mrs. Arthur Anderson, Burlington, Vermont. Lambert, Maurice - Kingfield, Maine. Mitchell, Joyce - Boston University. Peary, Corinne - Mrs. Frank Forster, Strong, Maine. Alumni Richards, Lillian - Mrs. Glendon Knapp, Strong, Maine. Stevens, Dawn - Mrs. Andrew Pratt, Strong, Maine. Voter, Milton - Strong, Maine. Voter, Vernon - Strong, Maine. 1950 Damon, Beverly - Mrs. Lloyd Walker, Strong, Maine. Elliott, Robert - Phillips, Maine. Galvin, Barbara - Portland, Maine General Hospital. Merchant, Hellen - Mrs. Richard Bean, Strong, Maine. Moody, Barbara - Teaching in Isleboro, Maine. Neil, Herbert - U.S. Army. Norton, Russell - Strong, Maine, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Skillings, John - New London, Conn., U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Taylor, Gilbert - Strong, Maine, Employed by Strong Wood Turning So. Bachelder, Ila - San Francisco, Calif. Bean, Richard - Army. Chandler, Mary - Mrs. Gilbert Taylor, Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. Dyar, Ronald - Freeman, Maine, Self Employed. Eustis, Richard - U of M, Orono, Maine. Hutchins, Clinton - U of M, Orono, Maine. Voter, Vernon - Employed by Forster Mfg. Co. 1952 Allen, Harry - U.S. Army. Bates, Harriet - Portland, Maine General Hospital. Damon, Lewis - Mexico, Maine, Oxford Paper Co. Moody, Blain - F.S.T.C. Farmington, Maine. Noble, Francis, Jr - Portland, Maine. Skillings, Margaret -- U.S. Air Force, California. Voter, Jean - Mrs. Donald Baston, New Bedford, Mass. -71- Alumni Walker, Lloyd - Strong, Maine, Employed Cook, Lillian - Conn. by Forster Mfg. Co. Haines, Joanne - Strong, Maine. Stevens, Milton - Berlin, Germany, U.S. Mitchell, Clarence - U. S. Army. Army. Huff, Audrey - Mrs. Milton Stevens, Strong 1953 Maine. Anderson, Alrhea - Strong, Maine. Noble, Juanita - Mrs. Ronald Dyer, Salem Baston, Donald - New Bedford, Mass., Em- Maine. ployed by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Com- Scammon, Allen - U.S. Navy. pany. Strong High School Family Tree This year we decided to add the Family Tree to our Alumni Section so that in reading through these pages you can look back with us through two and three generations of Strong High School graduates. Burcharcl Allen ' 54 Father - Harry Allen - '28 Grandmother - June Harlow Allen - '06 Carla Hoepner - '54 Mother - Beulah Worthley Hoepner - '30 Grandfather - Ralph Worthley - '05 Clyde Pingree A- '54 Mother - Christie Vining Pingree - '28 Pearl Voter - ' 54 Mother - Georgena Sample Voter - '22 -72- 9 'Q 0 O 'DAU-Y ..--' ,... 'Q Q59 ei! 'ff- 1 vl .ff v 'X N.'xQa-'fk 'g:,+:.:':Lf 126 ..-'ff' J,-ff 1544, 127 it I Advertisers STRONG A 8: L Market Boothby, Harold Brackley 81 Mitchell Curtis, Lawrence Curtis Gardens Dr. D. W. Marsters Eustis, A. G. Eustis insurance Elm Crest Garage First National Stores Flo's Place Forster Manufacturing Co. Green Farm Lambert, Laura Lewis Drug Store Mallory Farm Mont's Beauty Shop Midtown Variety Parlin, Millard Pauline's Beauty Shop Peary, Dana Phill's Service Station Pingree, Reginald Pond, Albert Mrs. Postmaster Proberts Market Richards, Ernest Smith, Fred O. Starbird Lumber Co. Steve's Barber Shop Stevens, Stocky Strong Wood Turning Corp. KINGFIELD Hutchins, Harold Kingfield Pharmacy Knapp Bros. Preston Insurance Winter, A. S. Winter, H. S. RANGELEY Brooks Shop Collins, S. A. 8a Son Furbish, H. A. Company Grant, Doc Hamm Garage Morton, Donald C. Oquossoc Light 81 Power Company Pine Tree Restaurant Rangeley Lakes Motor Express Ricldle's Pharmacy Rowe, Olin A. Russell, J. A. 8m Company Scribner, Emery 8. Son STRATTON Arnold Trail Filling Station Fotter, D. L. 81 Sons Jones, William A. Records Sporting Camps White Front Garage PHILLIPS Beals Paper Store Bill's Barber Shop Cook, Lawrence Dill, Glendon Mrs. Field Pulpwood Co. Frend, James R. Gibbs' General Store Greenwood lnn Jack's Place James Funeral Home .iim-the Barber Main Street Market Maple View Dairy Marshall, Dr. 81 Mrs. R. M Morrison, J. Blaine Phillips Hardware Co. Pleasant Street Garage Pleasant Valley Farms Pillsbury's Dairy Russell, Ji. W. Sanders, Bob Sanders Filling Station Sheehy, J. Company Dr. Thompson Thurlow, Charles E. Trecartin's Drug Store FARMINGTON Barker, A. G. Barker, J. O. 81 W. D. Bell, Richard Butler, Benjamin Butler, F. L. Co. Carter Milling Chase, P. D. Dr. Coca Cola Bottling Co. Davis Funeral Home Dill's Men's Shop Farmington Dry Cleaners Farmington Farmers Union Farmington Oil Co. First National Bank Flood, E. E. Company Forster Whipple Co. Floyd, Dr. Franklin County Savings Bank Franklin Farms Supply Franklin Farms Product Co. Fuller, Douglas Gay, Tolman W. Graves, Frank F. Gildey 81 Rand Hardy's Pharmacy Holman, Currier 81 Joseph P. Horn's Motor Company Howard's Rexall Jack's Trading Post Jack's Furniture Jones, John O. Knowlton 8. Mcleary Lowell's Market Luce's Studio Maine Consolidated Company Maine Skewer 8. Dowel Maguire, Mickey Metcalf Wood Products Company Moody, Dr. L. D. Moore, B. D. Morton Motor Company Newberry, J. J. New York Store Norton's Music Store Parkview Service Station People's National Bank, The Pierce, W. M. Dr. Ranger's Feed Store Red Store, Inc. Richards, A. P. coMPuMENrs or Mrs Albert Pond Representative for Avon Products, Inc. Strong Maine Advertisers Riverside Greenhouse Russell, W. W. Russell's Service Stearn's Furniture Company Steele, C. W. Stewart's Diner Trask, L. G. Weber Insurance Agency Western Auto Associate Store Williams, Gerard York Bros. Market WILTON Backus Garage Bass Shoe Shop Davis 81 Rolfe Depositors Trust Com-pany Karkos, Harold Kyes Agency Wayside Grill Wilton Lumber Co. Wilton Woolen V Dr. Zikel LIVERMORE FALLS Livermore Falls Trust Co. Tri-Mill Chapter Turner 8K Ridley Green Tours Husson College Jostin's Supplies King Cole Potato Chip Co. Parker, Herbert L. Loring's Studio Rollins Office Supply Sentinel Engravers Rumford Publishing Co. CURTIS GARDENS CORSAGES - BOUQUETS Attractive Floral Designs Flowers Telegraphed Everywhere ARLINE CURTIS, Florist Strong Phone Farmers' 38 21 Worth-While Opportunities For College And Business School Graduates Forster Mfg. Co., Inc. Quality Woodenware For Over 65 Years Founded in Strong, Maine Farmington. Maine RICHARDS' SOCONY STATION Friendly Service Ignition, Spring, Exhaust Pipe, Muffler and Tail Pipe Work Lubrication a Specialty A One Stop Service STRONG PHONE 42 MAINE COMPLIMENTS or GREEN FARM Over Night and Housekeeping Cabins PHONE 12-22 STRATTON, MAINE MIDTOWN VARIETY STORE Work Clothes for All Seasons - Dress Shoes, Boots Sneakers - Women's Goods - Children's Shoes Greeting Cards - Ice Cream - Soft Drinks I-Iot Dog Stand Open Around May I SUNOCO GAS AND OIL STRONG, MAINE FARMERS' 39-2 A 6 L MARKET YouR NATION-WIDE stone We Give Certified Trading Stamps Daily Delivery Service Meats and Groceries - Hood's Ice Cream FARMERS' PHONE 5 STRONG, MAINE l ,- 1 I I l :fl l COMPLIMENTS OF BRACKLEY 6 MITCHELL HILLSIDE FARM REGISTERED GUERNSEYS STRONG TEL. 10-21 MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF Phil's Service Station SHELL GAS and OIL Strong Maine A. G. EUSTIS EST. General Hardware SPEED QUEEN WASHING MACHINES - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SPORTING oooos - PACKARD PAINTS STRONG MAINE PROBERTS MARKET GRAIN GROCERIES GAS TELEPHONE 44 D. E. PEARY MEATS and GROCERIES TELEPHONE 3-2 STRONG Compliments of MONT'S BEAUTY SHOP Operator - MONTRESS LAMBERT COLD WAVES and MACHINELESS PERMANENTS - 53.50 and up Tel. 6-3 Strong Maine MAINE Compliments of STEVE'S BARBER SHOP Strong Maine R' Compliments of Clothing, Shoes and FLO'S PLACE Varieties Strong Maine Strong Maine COMPLIMENTS GARAGE: OF YOUR FARMERS, 1-4 POSTMASTER Strong Maine Strong Maine CLIFFORD H. DURRELL Manager FIRST NATIONAL STORES sTRoNo, MAINE Finast Foods Lowest Prices COMPLIMENTS or YOUR SCHOOL PHYSICIAN STRONG MAINE Comp,imemS of LONE PINE GARAGE L. CURTIS, Prop. LAURA'S I Phillips Road I Phone Farmers' I5-2 Strong Maine I Strong Maine General Repairing and Inspection Starbird Lumber Company Manufacturers of BOX SHOOKS and LONG LUMBER Building Supplies Strong Maine WALL PAPER ICE CREAM COMPLIMENTS OF LEWIS DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE STRONG MAINE FARMERS' PHONE 3-3 Why Not Buy From Pau1ine's Beauty Shop STRONG - BILT ' HAIR STYLES and CUTTING HAROLD F- BOOTHBY AII Branches of Beauty Culture Agent for Macclbee Insura Main Street Tel. 4-6 Tel. 6-II . L, .l EUSTIS INSURANCE AGENCY STRONG, MAINE Why not check your insurance against present clay replacement costs? OVER 50 YEARS OF SATISFACTORY SERVICE FIRE INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS OF REG. PINGREE - Woodworking - Toys and Novelties COMPLIMENTS OF THE FRED O. SMITH MFG. CO. NEW VINEYARD, MAINE TO Compliments of Friends BACKUS GARAGE Sales STUDEBAKER Service FROM We Specialize In Trucks A 24 Hour Wrecker Service I Dial 5-8811 FIIGIIC1 East Wilton Maine I 1-fr Compliments of RI-MILL- HAPTER Livermore Falls Maine TURNER 51 RIDLEY C0mPllme'1'S of eed, Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Sf DeLaval Milkers and Separators We Sell Better Living Telephone 7-3461 lt 5-2022 W'l Livermore Falls Maine P one 'ton G. H. BASS 6: CO. Makers oi Outdoor Footwear wlLToN MAINE Compliments of I I Compliments of Wilton Maine WILTON LUMBER CO A Complete Service in Wilton Ma I ne WILTON WOOLEN I HERBERT M ZIKEL COMPANY E M. Wilton Maine l The KYES AGENCY X INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE BUILDERS' SUPPLIES Howard E. Kyes Carlton F. Scott Tel. 5-2100 Dial 58581 Wilton Maine ANNOUNCING WILTON PRINTED PRODUCTS, INC CFormerIy Wilton Printing Servicel ALLEN STREET WILTON MAINE Our Best Wishes To The Class Of 1954 HAROLD and ELIZABETH KARKOS WAYSIDE GRILLE SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN and HEAVY WESTERN STEER STEAKS Open All Week From May Ist to Nov. 7 A.M. to II P.M. Tel. Farmington 2468 Ts -5 Compnmems of RIDDLE'S PHARMACY RANGELEY TRUST CO. WHERE YOUR TRADE I5 R Qnge ley Maine 6 APPREUATEDH R ange ley Maine compnmems of I compnmems of OQUOSSOC LIGHT , Doc Grcrnt's and POWER co. Restaurant I . Rangeley Maine Rongeley Molne Compliments of OLIN R. ROWE BROOK'S SHOP Rcmgeley Maine Rangeley Maine E COMPLIMENTS or EMERY SCRIBNER and SON RANGELEY MAINE Office Phone N.E. 35 Ring 3 S. A. COLLINS 6: SON CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS Builders of The Famous Rangeley Boats Everything to Build Anything Rangeley Maine Compliments of H. A. FURBISI-I Co. Compliments of DUMAS' The PINE TREE Restaurant Rangeley Maine Compliments of Rangeley Lakes INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Motor Express, Inc. Rangeley Maine HAMM GARAGE Compliments of I. A. RUSSELL fs. co. Tel. 49 Ra ngeley, Maine Rangeley, Maine DONALD C. MORTON BULL DOZING - POWER SHOVEL - LUMBERING TRUCKING AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION Rangeley Tel. 65 Maine Dial LYnn 3 5630 H Off LYNN, MASS. POB 697 CGREEN ToURs Operators of DE LUXE I-LLL-EXPENSE TOURS WASHINGTON, D. C. - SHENANDOAH VALLEY - GETTYSBURG VALLEY FORGE - MONTREAL - QUEBEC - GASPE PENINSULA -- cmd-- NEW YORK CITY KING COLE Potcrto Chips, Potato Sticks Pop Corn and Fiddle Sticks KING COLE FOODS, INC. Compliments of H. G. WINTER PHARMACY 5' SCNSI IHC- DRUGS - soDAs - GIFTS . . . N Kmgfleld Maine 1 Kingfield Mai Best Wishes From HAROLD HUTCHINS Greeeriee - Meets Class of 1908 I Hxardware Kingfield Maine Kingfield Mai Herbert L. Preston INSURANCE All Types of Dependable Insurance Main Street, Kingfield, Maine Tel. 60 Compliments of GIBBS GENERAL STORE GROCERIES - MEATS HARDWARE - GRAIN Phillips Main PLEASANT STREET GARAGE GOODYEAR TIRES WILLARD BATTERIES CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE Phillips Tel. 7-2 Maine l KNAPP BROS. I Kingfield Maine IAMES FUNERAL HOME DONALD O. JAMES Phillips, Maine - Qm- A--THREAT il CALL LAWRENCE COOK Strong 27-22 F W kly Delivery of Ol' ee EGGS a nd POULTRY Special Orders Ta ken Charles E. Thurlow ' Phillips D. M. D. DENTIST Maine MAPLE VIEW DAIRY MAPLE SYRUP and CANDY Percy A. Cook 84 Sons Avon Maine E COMPLIMENTS OF SANDERS FILLING STATIUN PHILLIPS MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF PLEASANT VALLEY FARMS PHILLIPS MAINE Compliments of Compliments of FIELD BOB SANDERS PULPWOOD CO. Phillips Maine Phillips Maine Compliments of Compliments of MAIN ST. MARKET MEATS cxncl GROCERIES Ph llips Maine JAMES R. FRIEND AUTOMOBILES NEW and USED PHILLIPS 604-4 TELEPHONES STRONG l5-2 Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Marshall Phillips, Maine Compliments of PHILLIPS HARDWARE CO. Compliments of BILL'S BARBER SHOP Sawyer Street Phillips Maine Compliments of I. Blaine Morrison Agency GENERAL INSURANCE Phillips Maine Compliments of Mrs. Glendon C. Dill SPORTSWEAR - MILLINERY Ladies' and Children's Clothing Hallmark Greeting Cards Phillips Maine l 14: '4i PILLSBURY DAIRY Pasteurized Milk and Cream Cottage Cheese and Chocolate Milk DAILY DELIVERIES IN smowo, PHILLIPS AND KINGFIELD PHILLIPS TEL. 20-3 MAINE To As Fine A Gang That Has Ever Graduated From Strong High School Congratul-ations J IM --The Barber PHILLIPS MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF TRECARTIN DRUG STORE PHILLIPS MAINE BEAL'S PAPER STORE Complimems of CARDS - GIFTS ,,ER,OD,cALs aREENWooD INN 1-- 1 THOS. J. SHEEHY CO. PHILLIPS MAINE I. W. RUSSELL Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Clothing Phillips Maine Tel. 29-4 D. L. POTTER 61 SON Groceries Meats Vegetables Stratton Maine WILLIAM A. IONES GROCERIES - SPORTING GOODS CIGARS - TOBACCO CONFECTIONERY SiI'CifOI'1 Maine White Front Garage General Repairing Greaslng - Gas - Oils Welding - Storage Stratton Maine COMPLIMENTS OF The Arnold Trail Filling Station STRATTON MAINE ,,, , 1 3- , Z l Compliments of Sporting Camps CUSHMAN Carrabassett, Maine Bakery Products I . EXCELLENT HUNTING and FISHING The Fmes' In Bakery Goods Mrs. Ralph Gould COMPLIMENTS OF JOH D. JO ES FARMINGTON MAINE PARK VIEW SERVICE STATION MOBIL GAS - MOBIL OIL - TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES Your Friendly Service Opposite Court House N. E. PHONE 4831 - FARMERS' IO FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEAR BOOKS AWARDS 1051112 'S Representative: ECKLEY D. STEARNS CENTER LOVELL, MAINE , ,-:ul ni i IEPUSMUIRS 2 3 Nusa' Company MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR WILTON, MAINE -- other offices at -- Madison - Skowhegan - Fairfield - Waterville - Oakland Augusta - Winthrop - Hallowell - Gardiner - Richmond Wiscasset - Waldoboro - Boothbay Harbor COMPLIMENTS OF LUCE'S STUDIO Specialists in School Photography and A11 Fine Portraiture Since T912 l 70 MAIN smear, FARMINGTON, MAINE Tel. N. Eng. 4920 FARMINGTON LAUNDRY 6 DRY CLEANERS Dial Farmington 4688 or Strong 21-12 Quality Dependcbility Courtesy FARMINGTON MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF Carter Milling Company WEST FARMINGTON, MAINE Compliments of Compliments of DAVIS EUNERA . DOUGLAS R. FULLER I HOME 24 Hour Ambulance Service OPTOMETRIST W. RAYMOND DAVIS F0 mIn9T0l1 MOIIUG VINCENT B. DAVIS HORN MOTORS Sales Service Compliments of MERCURY Farmington Maine N. E. Phone 4460 Farmers' Phone 178 lux 1 Knowlton 62 McLeary Company Farmington Maine Compliments of DR. DENIS IVIOQDY Farmington Maine COMPLIMENTS OF A. P. RICHARDS Real Estate Insurance FARMINGTON MAINE Franklin Farm Supply I JOHN DEERE SALES and SERVICE Norton S Music Shop Thor Washers PIANOS Good Year Farm Tires DeLaval Lane MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 63 High sf. Phone 2031 Fmmingfo M , fl Cine Farmington Maine Howard's Rexall Store Farmington COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE School Supplies - Cameras Books Prescription Service A Specialty RUSSELL'S SERVICE Gulf Gas and Oil PHILCO Refrigerators - Freezers and Appliances Farmington Maine WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Headquarters For AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES - WHEELED GOODS TOOLS and HARDWARE - TOYS and GAMES ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - FARM and GARDEN SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS and FISHING TACKLE 3-5 BROADWAY FARMINGTON, MAINE PHONES -- N. E. 4888 - FARMERS' 190-R2 COMPLIMENTS OF RICHARD H. BELL Insurance FARMINGTON MAINE THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK Complete Banking Service FARMINGTON MAINE METCALF WOOD PRODUCTS CO. BIRD'S ASPHALT SHINGLES 84 ROOFING - INSULATION PRODUCTS CELOTEX - WINDOWS - DOORS - NAILS - LONG LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS - FLAT 81 SHAPED WOODWORK I FOR TOYS AND NOVELTIES ' WEST FARMINGTON, MAINE DIAL 2180 - FARMINGTON COMPLIMENTS OF FARMINGTON OIL COMPANY Range Oil Fuel Oil Plumbing and Heating N. E. 4855 FARMERS' 212-4 COMPLIMENTS OF First National Bank FARMINGTON MAINE Compliments of E. E. RUSSELL FRANKLIN FARMS PRODUCTS CO. VETERINARIAN Farmington Maine Farmington M Compliments of I. W. 61 W. D. BARKER COCA COLA Bottling Co. DODGE - PLYMOUTH Cars and Accessories Farmington Maine F mington Maine - .L- YORK BROS. MARKET COMPLETE LINE OF Groceries - Meats - Vegetables DIAL 4461 - FARMINGTON, MAINE Compliments of Compliments of Dill's Men's Shop, Inc. FRANK F. GRAVES FURNISHINGS Gptometrist SPORTSWEAR - LUGGAGE Agent for Cummings Cleaners Farmington, Maine 12 Broadway N. E. 4744 Farmers' 201-4 Farmington Maine RANGER'S FEED STORE Blue Seal and Beacon Feeds FERTILIZER - CEMENT Delivery Service FARMINGTON MAINE Riverside Greenhouses STEWART'S DINNER FLOWERS For All Occasions MOBIL GAS N. E. 2868 Farmington Maine Farmington Maine -Y Compliments of GERARD S. WILLIAMS Attorney at Law Farmington Maine Compliments of E. E. FLOOD CO. Your Family Shoe Store Our Fifty-Fifth Year ln Farmington Maine A. G. BARKER Phonograph Records Farmington Maine W. M. PIERCE, D.D.S. Farmington Maine Compliments of Compliments of WEBER ' Insurance Agency PAUL E- FLOYD Dial 3300 H Farmington Maine Farmington Maine WALGREEN SYSTEM Compliments of Drugs at Minimum Prices FOSTER-WHIPPLE CO. HARDY'S PHARMACY Farmington Maine 28 Broadway Farmington Compliments of Iack's Upholstering Shop West Farmington Maine STEARNS' Furniture Company Complete Home Furnishings NORGE APPPLIANCES INLAID LINOLEUMS UPHOLSTERING Farmington Maine Compliments of I. I. NEWBERRY DELCO LIGHT and POWER PLANTS D. L. WATER SYSTEMS HAPPY COOKING GAS WASHING MACHINES FRIGIDAIRE B. D. MOORE 'I05 High Street Farmington, Maine N. E. 4755 Farmers' 2'03-3 TOLMAN W. GAY Farm Equipment CASE - NEW IDEA DEEP FREEZE - LIVESTOCK CORENCO FERTILIZERS Farmington Mqine FARMINGTON Farmers' Union Farmers' Phone 213-3 Main Phone 4520 GRAIN GROCERIES Farmington Maine FERTILIZER Farmington Maine FRANKLIN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK ESTABLISHED 1868 Farmington Maine Large enough to serve you. Small enough to know you. F. L. BUTLER CO. Heat With Mobilheat Farmington Maine ron Men's and Boys' Clothing come TO THE RED STORE, INC. Corner of Broadway and Main Farmington Maine Iack's Trading Post onocsmes - GAS Dial 2615 Fairbanks Maine LOWELL'S MARKET GROCERIES - MEATS Currier C. 6: Ioseph F. Holman LAWYERS Farmington Maine Compliments of MAINE SKEWER 6 DOWEL Corp. C. W. STEELE CO. Timken Oil Burners and Oil Furnaces Shell Fuel Oils - Coleman Products Maine Bottled Gas Dial 4725 - Farmers' 26-2 Farmington Maine GILKEY 62 RAND VEGETABLES Memorlals Tel. N. E. 3326 - 3327 N. E. 2022 Farmers' 214-5 Farmington Maine Farmington Maine CHEVROLET and PONTIAC Two Great Cars at Your Service We sell Genuine CHEVROLET and PONTIAC PARTS and ACCESSORIES and Have Factory Trained MECHANICS to Serve You Texaco Gasoline 51 Oils Good Year Tires PAY us A visit WHEN You ARE IN FARMINGTON 24 Hour Service Morton Motor Company DIAL 3354 FARMINGTON MAINE NIGHT 2659 FRANKLIN COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE HEADQUARTERS FOR 36 YEARS Nearly Everyone Likes MORTON'S Service leWeliY and Gifts BENJAMIN BUTLER L. G. TRASK Attorney at Law Established T855 Farmington Maine Farmington ' Maine Compliments of Maine Consolidated The NEW YQRK STORE Meats - Groceries - Frozen Foods Power Company a nd Vegetables Farmington Maine Dial 4-780 Farmington Maine COMPLIMENTS OF C. H. MALLORY FARMS South Strong, Maine Specialization of Maple Syrup Making MICKEY'S VARIETY STORE Edward T. Maguire, Prop. R p t for Portland P Harold FARMINGTON MAINE Sentinel Engravers Engravers 25 Silver Street WATERVILLE, MAINE Telephones 476-400-89 HERBERT G. PARKER Stage Auditorium Equipment Sound Industrial Sound Schools Projectors 61 Recorders Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth, Maine Tel. Z-4330 Fortunate Indeed Are The Graduates Whose Parents Have Saved Through Life Insurance For Their College Education. Deane Stockton Stevens Lite Insurance Advisor Friendly Acre Strong, Maine Tel. 629-4 The Future Belongs To Those Who Prepare For It. COMPLIMENTS OF HUSSON COLLEGE MAINE LARGEST SCHOOL OF COMMERCIAL TRAINlNG C. H. HUSSON 157 Park Street President Free Catalog Bangor, Maine Compliments of l Cgmplimepfs gf . DR. . F. HARRIS Lonng, Short. I I Chnopractor and Harmon Stationary - Office Supplies Mdeury Building Po,-flqnd Maine Farmington Maine Pine State Tobacco EG? Candy C0 Pipes - Candy - Matches Cigars - Tobacco Playing Cards Cigarettes - Specialties Druggists' Sundries Fountain Supplies Telephone 3-4548 147 Water Street Augusta, Maine il