Templeton High School - Class Book Yearbook (Baldwinville, MA)

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and Found column is still running. Incidentally the Gardner News is now published by Agnes Waxlax and since she has taken over it has become a twelve page edition and is in keen competition with the New York Times. A telegram came at this time from Texas signed by Irene Woodbury and Estelle Ehnstrom sending their regrets, for they found it impossible to get substitutes to do their aerial act in the Bourn circus. It seemed they had perfected a wire walking act that called for sheer stamina, for while one girl walked on her hands, she balanced the other on a two hundred foot pole. Irene had also become a world renowned rhumba dancer and it seemed that her bicycle seat had been loose and this brought out talent that she had never known existed. At a later hour Raymond Grucan charged in with diamonds flashing and we knew imme- diately he had struck oil somewhere. The assembly was complete and we were here one hundred percent strong in agreeing that the happy spirit of this occasion would remain with us. The banquet was memorable for the catering was in charge of Whipple's, and toast after toast voiced the hope that this reunion would be repeated soon again and the contacts of friendship started in T. H. S. kept intact. PAUL WAARAMAA 25

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long. Suddenly, accordian music drew our attention to the stage and there was Alfred Agnelli playing. Everyone's feet started tapping. Alfred's music made one want to dance. Music was his chosen career, and he had toured Europe and all points east giving exhibitions of his talent. Cecilia Koziol at once went into her stage routine which she had made famous on Broadway, and with Alfred's music in the background, the act was out of this world. Suddenly the tramp of marching men brought our attention again to the door. In walked Cornelius Dora leading a company of men from the National Guard. I had forgotten it was Monday night. Cornelius told us that the only way he could get away was by taking the entire company along. He had been made a sergeant at last. The General had finally recognized his ability. At least that's what Connie said. Just then Rodney Bourn brought the group to order and roll call was called. There were many gaps in the list but the night was young, and quite a few had some distance to cover. The Brehio twins had to come from Alaska via dog teams. The traffic in the airlines from Alaska was so heavy lately that they chose the dogs. Vilma Basso arrived just as her name was called and her escorts practically filled one corner of the hall. She's much happier since she divorced Carl Richardson. Vilma later told me that Claire Conners sang in the same company with her at the Metropolitan Opera House. Talent Scout Agnelli had assisted these two Cinderellas to reach fame and fortune after their initial start on a small stage in East Templeton. Martha Welsh rushed in for a short visit between programs, for her work as disc jockey and announcer on WHOB kept her mighty busy these days. In her spare time she broadcasts baseball games from the Geyster Stadium. A report from the Weather Bureau came in at this time that assured good flying conditions for the next twelve hours. Blanche Dennis as weather arranger of Baldwinville said she would hold rain and fog off despite requests from Mr. Curtis for rain for the crop situation. As part of the program later in the evening we watched a dramatic sketch via television from Hollywood where our classmate Leo Dennis had become one of the lead- ing men in screen work. Once a year now Otter River has a Leo Dennis Day. At noon the fire whistles blow and then all turn their heads west and bow for five minutes. A submarine equipped for land travel arrived at the door and Marilyn Quinlisk was announced. She had become tired of having the Navy take all the eligible men so she had started a Navy of her own. All the sailors joined up and now she has gobs and gobs of gobs. By now there were so many types of vehicles in the parking lot that it looked like the zoo for the nightmares of transportation manufacturers. Paul Adams' little faith- ful go-about looked forlorn and stood out like a sore thumb. By the way, Paul had taken up the life of a hermit, for having tired of the eternal female he found this the only way to peace and solitude. This was his first public appearance in ten years, and his beard was so long he kept tripping on it. While he was still tripping, Mary Borey came galloping in on her horse. She had become a jockey and had already booted home three thousand winners and had won the Kentucky Derby ten times, and was now in the hall of fame for having been the ninth in the field of seven. During the roll call a pleasant voice answered Here when the name of Theresa LeClerc was called. We learned that she had become a distinguished novelist and her latest book Forever had been banned in East Templeton and so became the best seller within two weeks. On the roll call we next heard Marjory Miller's name and a boom- ing voice came from a two hundred fifty pounder. Our slim little friend of T. H. S. days had emerged and now had become the world's heavy weight champion woman wrestler. In her fights she had absolutely no mercy for her opponents, and in last week's fight had thrown another fighter so far that the ad in the Gardner News Lost 24

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CLASS WILL We, the Templeton High School Class of 1948, being of questionably sound mind, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. PAUL ADAMS leaves his '35 Ford to Mr. Tracy due to his fondness for old cars. To Elinor Reponen, VILMA BASSO leaves her steady talk. Now maybe we'll hear from Elinor occasionally. RAYMOND GRUCAN leaves his little black book to Joe Coobic to add to his collection. AILEEN GRAVES leaves her ability to snare a man to Dorothy Adams. Better luck next year, Dottie. CARL RICHARDSON bequeaths his drag with the faculty to Henry Hetnik who is doing pretty well at present. RICHARD HUHTALA leaves his way with the women Cas much as he hates to leave ith to Harold Page. Come on, Harold, let's go. CORNELIUS DORA fthe one man armyj leaves his Buck Private rank to the new recruits. ANTHONY LeCLERC leaves his collection of theories to Joe Stalin. He can use them. PAUL WAARAMAA leaves the left hand side of the road to anybody crazy enough to drive there. Albert Zielinski receives ALAN EVANS' build. Now you have nothing to fear, Joe. CLARENCE LAWRENCE leaves his g Alden singing voice to Robert Brown. Now you can attract girls much easier, Bob. May Rita Stone inherit the quietness of THERESA LeCLERC to bring a little peace to T. H. S. CLAIRE CONNERS leaves a few extra pounds to June Miller, who can make good use of them. ILA SUNDIN'S personality goes to Helen Gammell. Come on, Helen, let's get in the ball game. AGNES WAXLAX leaves her good manners to Roberta Campbell who can put them to good use. RODNEY BOURN leaves his office of President of the Senior Class to next year's lucky man. MARY BOREY leaves her conservative nature to Robert Burns so he can relax for a while. BLANCHE DENNIS leaves her job in the 5 and 10 to any ambitious person Wanting to become rich. V26