Taunton High School - Journal Yearbook (Taunton, MA)

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THE JOURNAL Old Deacon: Hubert, do you attend a place of worship every Sun day? Bub: Yes, sir. I am going to her house now. Scupz My father weighed only four pounds G. M.: Great Scott, did he live? B. F.: Do you like fish balls, Walter? VV. G.: I don't think I ever attended one. l hear that McNelley has got the Poker habit. Yes, he even walks with a shuffle. Are Baker! Hunks due to lack of brains? Yes, nlark and alas! 90 when he was born

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THE JOURNAL Mr. K-P-n-r-: VVho can name one important thing we have now that we did not have one hundred years ago? L. M.: Me. I've Come to fix that old tub in the kitchen. Oh, mama! I-Iere's the doctor to see the cook. Mason: Going to have dinner anywhere to-night? I-I. Babbitt: Qliagerlyl 'LWhy, no, not that I know of. Bill: Say, you'll be awfully hungry by morning. Croaeher: I don't think I should get zero in this exam. Teacher: Neither do I, but that's the lowest mark I could give you. Tommy S.: Say, Stu, do you know Walsh? Walker: Sure, he and I sleep in the same History Class. Wieherz Cln Talbot and Seeley'sD I-Iave you any brown ties to match my eyes? T. Graciat No, but we have some soft hats that would match your head. K. G. May I raise my hand? Mr. VV-I.-KER: VVhat for? K. G.: I want to ask a question. 89

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CLASS WILL l-I, the class of 1923. on these our last days, solemnly suppressing the twinkle in our eyes and assuring ourselves that we are by no means of sound mind, yet of highly positive intent, do joyously make testimony of our freedom. Having faithfully served our time, and being about to receive our pardons, we hereby declare this to be our last will and testament: To Class'26:-We tenderly bequeath our shock absorbers which off- set our renowned bluffing ability. To Class '25 1-We leave our unassuming but profound knowledge of all things in this sphere below. To Class '24, our most worthy successors:-guiltless yet doomed to imprisonment: we leave our three padded cells, numbers 101, 102, and 104. Also the following individual bequests: 1. .ll. Corlcannon:-I bequeath my seat of learning in 101, and my Houdini-like neutrality over the dictionary to Mr. VV ----- 's next victim. 2 Dot Dean :-I bequeath my abundance of Respectfully submitted's to Pat Broadhurst, '25, 3. II. Babbitt.-To S. VVilliams '24 l leave my long wind which is always needed in his profession as musician. 4 B. Fl'l'l'7'Hl17I and E. Maker: Uur partnership in misery in Prof. G ------- 's room to any two juniors who are forced to listen to the professor's nursery tales. 5. I . Jones and .lI. Dclongz All free fold puppies to Mr. K ---- r. 6. J. .llajklzlz To temperance advocates-my prohibition ink-well. 7. G..llil1vra11dE. Nelson: Our natural permanent waves to li. Cahoon '24. 8. 1i.Uw'rs: Mv beloved Alfebra book to some uoor, unfortunate . l junior. May he have success and Mr. NV ---- r. 9. .-1. Pcrra: For help in the school jazz orchestra, my banjo nuke . to our musical Mickey VVhite '24. 91