Turners Falls High School - Peske Tuk Yearbook (Turners Falls, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1944 volume:

“Onward and Upward Turners Fai.i.s High School 1944 ONWARD AND UPWARD SENIOR CLASS YEARBOOK 19 4 4 HIGH SCHOOL TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS Page One “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 HENRY R. GOULD PRINTER OF ' SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS Telephone 28 ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS Page Two “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 EDITORIAL STAFF 8 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Edward Czarnecki Geraldine McCarthy Jeanne Pelletier Leonard Aldrich Kenneth Rau Bernard Bourdeau Phyllis Schneider Glenna Boyle Jean Spencer Phyllis Campbell Albena Waidlich Mary Care Ronald Warren Katherine Clark CLASS MOTTO BUSINESS MANAGER “Onward and Upward” Helen Kelleher CLASS COLORS ASSISTANTS Green and White Jean Golazewski CLASS FLOWER Claire Mercier Rose faculty ADVISER Miss Ayer Page Three “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 TO FOUR MEN WHO HAVE HELPED US IN SCHOOL AND IN SPORTS. NOW THEY ARE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY AND ARE CARRYING ON THE SAME TRADITIONS. TO MR. SHEFF WHO HAS BEEN A GREAT TEACHER AS WELL AS A COACH. TO MR. RICHASON WHO WAS OUR MATH TEACHER AND A VALUABLE FRIEND. TO MR. SHUMWAY WHO GAVE US SO MUCH DURING OUR CHEMISTRY PERIODS THAT MADE LIFE RICHER FOR US. TO MR. FOLEY WHO WAS OUR LATIN TEACHER AND WAS ALSO A SPORTS LOVER. THESE MEN WERE ALWAYS SEEN WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACES AND WISE WORDS ON THEIR LIPS. TO THEM WE WANT TO WISH THE BEST OF LUCK HOPING THAT THEY WILL BE BACK SOON. SO WE THE CLASS OF ’44 ARE PROUD TO DEDICATE OUR YEARBOOK TO THESE FOUR MEN WHO ARE NOW SERVING UNCLE SAM. Pape Four “Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 OUR SERVICE ROLL CALL OUR BOYS On land, on sea, or gracing the sky, You’re Alma Mater you’ll glorify. Old fighting spirit that we all know Will conquer Berlin and Tokyo . You’re teaming together as you did before And a lasting freedom you’ll bring back once more, While you’re setting the whole world at liberty. We salute you — our boys, our heroes of Victory! Edwin Baxash Navy Francis Legerk Army Richard Benjamin Navy James Lonergan Navy Adolph Burek Navy Kenneth Matiiieu Navy Philip Beaubien Navy James Martin Marines Romeo Chartier M a vines William Martin Army Alvin Dresser Navy Edward Maurice Army Marcel Emond Army Anthony Muszynski Army George Erickson Navy Edwin Putala Navy Edward Farley Army Harold Regan Navy Kenneth Fink Navy George Ripley Navy Clarence Hardy Army Edward Wegiel Army Donald Haskins Army Louis Zankin Army Kenneth Hilliard Army Russell Baird Army Charles Kabaniec Marines Ernest Dion Army Joseph Kabaniec Merchant Marine George Matiiicy Nary Lawrence Kklleher Army Medical Corps Marcel Porliicr Army Warren Lambert Navy Robert Welcome Navy Raymond Le Beau Army Donald Woodbury Army Page, Five “ On ward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 SUPERINTENDENT ARTHUR E. BURKE To one who by wotrd and action Has gently but firmly guided our destinies Through many years of school life The class of “44” gives sincere thanks. Page Six “ O.wvari) and Upward” Turners Palls High School 1944 PRINCIPAL GEORGE F. W ' RIGHTSON He has been your friend and mine In times of sorrow and in times cif joy, Always ready to serve and guide us, Never too busy to listen to our troubles. In the years to come we will remember All that you have given to us. Page Seven “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Fai.ls High School 1944 MISS ALICE REUM To a beloved and devoted teacher Who has guided us through these four years with patience and kindness, With endless assistance and sincere understanding. We, the Class of 1944, Extend our deepest and moist sincere thanks to you, Miss Alice Reum, As we know that your example will spur us on to greater efforts. Page Eight “ Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 MR. CHARLES E. BICKFORD IN REMEMBRANCE OF ONE WHO LABORED FAITHFULLY TWELVE LONG YEARS TO PERFECT THE MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS OF CUR SCHOOL; WHO GAVE MORE GENEROUSLY OF HIS SERVICES THAN WAS DEMANDED AND WHOSE ONLY DESIRE WAS TO CREATE A LOVE OF FINE MUSIC IN THE HEART OF EACH STUDENT IN THE FUTURE, WE SHALL GRATEFULLY RECALL HIS KINDLY CRITICISMS AND HIS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT THAT ENABLED US TO GO FORWARD THOUGH THE WAY SEEMED LONG AND HARD. TO YOU, MR. CHARLES BICKFORD— “Who through long days of labor, And nights devoid of ease Still heard in his soul, the music Of wonderful melodies.” Page Nine Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 HER N AHD WILLIAM HOI ROE A I “Bernie” There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity.” Bernie has been one of the busiest members of his class during his high school career, being ' class president for three years, a member of the Netop and yearbook staffs and business manager for the senior play. He was a very active member of the French Club, being ' vice- president his junior year and president his senior year. Bernie played basketball for four years and was a star winner on the track team for four years. He captained the track team during- his senior year. As general chairman of the Junior Prom he deserves much of the credit for this fine event. He was in the T Club and played freshman football. During ' his sophomore year he was chairman of the ring committee. Besides all these activities Bernie ranks high scholastically with Pro Merito honors. Naval Air Corps GEORGE FllAMi IIISH “Voyt” Friendship must be accompanied with virtue, and always lodged in great and generous minds.” Voyt, our vice-president, was kept busy during ' his four years. He played basketball and baseball for four years and captained the basketball team his senior year. Voyt was a member of the French and T Clubs for three years. George was on the 1942 State Cham- pion baseball team; he also played Legion ball. George received the Marston award and was manager of the track team for two years. Voyt was head usher at the Junior Prom and ushered at various other dances. George is a Pro Merito. nvnl Air Corps VLHI ' IN A CAROLYN VVAIDLICH “Rena” A form more fair, a face more sweet, Ne ' er has it been my lot to meet. Bena, our class-secretary, had a finger in every scholastic activity our school had to offer. She did a magnificent job in prize-speaking, winning second place with the selection, My Friend, Flicka . Bena was another one of ’44 ' s gracious ushers. She was on the yearbook staff and a member of the Commercial Club. Besides all of these accomplishments Bena is a Pro Merito. Massachusetts State College PHYLLIS ANNETTE SCHNEIDER Phyl” The learned understand the reason of art.” Phyl is the treasurer of our senior class. She was co-chairman on the decorating committee for the Junior Prom. Having basketball ability she has been on the team for the last four years. Phyl has been a singer in the Glee Club for two years and the Choral Club for one year. She is a very active member of other clubs such as the Spanish and Art Clubs. She was stage manager for the senior play and was also an usher at this event. She played the part of the mother in the Christmas play. Phyl is on the yearbook staff, is a member of the O. G.’s as well as a Pro Merito. Cadet X urge Corps GERALDINE ELIZABETH MCCARTHY “Jerry” Born for success she seemed With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes.” Deserving of much credit is our Jerry. She has been a faithful mem- ber of the French, O.G’s., Biology and Spanish Clubs and was pres- ident of the Latin Club her senior year. Jerry was editor-in-chief of the Netop and yearbook. The band claimed her for two years and she sang in the Glee Club for three years. Jerry was prominent in the social limelight, as well, ushering at the Freshman Hop and the Junior Prom. She was class historian for three years and wrote the words of our class song and ode. Scholastically, Jerry is tops. She has won first prize in various essay contests and was a contestant in the Legion oratorical contests for three years. Jerry was an alter- nate in junior prize speaking and expertly fulfilled the role of Lo Tsen in the senior play. She, too, belongs to Pro Merito. College. Page Ten “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 FAREWELL SONG , lH - lj.nu.tt . d ii Trui t ch n j r+hj U (. ' U ' -Ai tt -- . ‘- iajls O M A« 06 .c 6 U , Words and Music by Geraldine E. McCarthy Page Twenty -seven “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Palls High School 1944 - WHAT ' S WHAT IN 1944 -- NAME PET PEEVE PASTIME PERSONALITY Leonard Aldrich Monogram Movies First National Store Poised Theresa Allen Homework Dreaming of Mac Dexterous Sylvia Annear Physics Writing to Marines Expressive John Bassett Crooners Hunting and fishing Bashful Theresa Beaubien Noisy gum chewers Music and walking Happy Agnes Bergiel Conceited people Writing letters Loquacious James Bitzer Gas rationing Traveling Quiet Jean Bitzer Boris Karloff Basketball Friendly Bernard Boucher Frank Sinatra Managing the basketball team Fun-loving Lawrence Boulanger Boston Red Sox Sports Smooth Mathilda Boulanger Peanut-eaters Cooking Gentle Bernard Bourdeau Shaving Collecting snapshots Likeable Glenna Boyle Gill Letters from Annapolis Brainy Genevieve Bugai Gossips Listening to radio Lovable Ruth Burch Gloria Writing to servicemen Helpful George Bush Boston Red Sox Drago’s Athletic Phyllis Campbell Navy haircuts Roller skating Sparkling Mary Care Popcorn eaters Tanny Bourdeau Jolly Page Twenty-eight “Onward and Ur WARD ” Tuhnkus Fai.i.s High School 1944 NAME PET PEEVE PASTIME PERSONALITY Fay Carroll Frank Sinatra Ouija Board Magnetic Katherine Clark Crutches Tobogganing Charming Faye Closson Frank Sinatra Collecting pictures of movie stars Friendly Joseph Constance Homework Hunting Elusive Edward Coogan Bus rides Fishing Thoughtful Edward Czarnecki The Paw Outdoor sports Likeable Raymond Fenkiewicz Women Driving trucks Reserved Jeannette Dion Gum snappers Movies Athletic Doris Englehardt Gym Writing letters Sociable Helen Ethier Ankle socks and spikes Movies Quiet Donald Felton Nicknames Making bargains Carefree Gladys Fiske School Reading Capricious Edmond Gamelin Teasing A. P. Store Vivacious Jean Golaszewski Gum chewers Dreaming Genuine Margaret Greene Walking to school on a cold morning Writing letters to servicemen Busy Theresa Griesbach Being short Greenfield Petite David Gunn Homework Sports Friendly Marion Haeussler Snifflers Caring for babies Motherly Charlotte Hagiis Loud chewing Movies Cheerful Brian Jacobus Taking the ashes out Sports Joking Page Twenty-nine “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 NAME PET PEEVE PASTIME PERSONALITY Virginia Jennison Frank Sinatra Roller skating Vivacious John Janek Wise guys Fishing Musical Helen Kelleher Carrying home my history book Writing letters Scholarly Edward Krysiak Carrying books Sight seeing Taciturn Helena Lapinski Arguers Reading Sociable Marguerite LeMoine Frank Sinatra Letters to the Navy Genial Helen Lojas Chewing gum in movies Movies Willing Malonia Marszalek Noisy gum chewers Stamp collecting Docile Geraldine McCarthy Sinatra swooners Reading Brilliant Harold McCormick Conceited people Garden Theatre Sincere Claire Mercier D. D. Basketball games Fun-loving Marguerite Merriott Frank Sinatra J. B. Cheerful Walter Molongoski Getting up in the morning Horseback riding Quiet Jean Murphy Getting up early Letters to the Navy Good-natured Lillian Nadeau Up-do’s Collecting snapshots Chatty Stacia Naida Show-offs Movies Friendly Jeanne Pelletier My alarm clock Sleeping Courteous Alice Pervere Walking to school Ice skating Unassuming Arlene Phelps Unheated buses Depot St., Montague City Reserved Mildred Pipione Red Heads Reading Subtle Page Thirty “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 NAME PET PEEVE PASTIME PERSONALITY Kenneth Rau Silly women Hunting Scholarly Virginia Richardson Dinner at 1:30 Calling Olive Dependable Mary Saulnier Late buses Writing to boys in service Generous Phyllis Schneider Catty remarks Mokey Sociable Edvsard Simanski Japs Writing to pals Energetic Ruth Smith Cold soup Reading Earnest Varick Smith No gas Hunting Good-hearted Mary Sopollec Gym Writing letters Affable Jean Spencer Gum chewers Writing letters Gracious Gladys Suhl Snobs Roller skating Enchanting Lillian Sulda Swooning girls Movies Good-natured Claire Thomas Gym Movies Sociable Jane Thomas Wolverines Writing letters Wistful Janice Thompson Being called “Sister” Talking Clever Aliena Waidlich Frank Sinatra Writing letters Captivating Arolyn Walker High heels and ankle socks Hospital work Talkative Ronald Warren Work Gas models Resourceful Elaine Welcome Frank Sinatra Writing letters Capable Ruth Wilson Frank Sinatra Playing the piano Amiable Walter Wysk Getting out of bed Fishing Good-hearted Joneph Yarmac Detentions Hunting Happy-go-lucky Page Thirty-one “ Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 WHAT DO YOU THINK? MOST POPl LAII 1 AY CARROLL MOST STUDIOUS GERALDINE MCCARTHY MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED GERALDINE MCCARTHY MOST POISED JEANNE PELLETIER MOST VALUABLE TO THE CLASS GERALDINE McCARTHY JANE THOMAS MOST CHEERFUL BEST ATHLETES MARY CARE JEANNE PELLETIER BEST ACTORS RUTH WILSON MARY CARE FAY CARROLL PHYLLIS CAMPBELL RUTH SMITH PHYLLIS CAMPBELL LILLIAN SULDA JEAN MURPHY BEST MUSICIANS BEST DANCERS BEST LOOKING CH ATTER BOXES QUIETEST CLASS CLOWNS PEANUT EATERS CLASS DREAMERS MEN AND WOMEN HATERS JEAN BITZER OPTIMISTS PHYLLIS CAMPBELL PESSIMISTS VIRGINIA RICHARDSON BERNARD BOURDEAU KENNETH RAU KENNETH RAU LEONARD ALDRICH BERNARD BOURDEAU LEONARD ALDRICH GEORGE BUSH LEONARD ALDRICH JOHN JANEK EDWARD SIMANSKI EDWARD COOGAN JOSEPH CONSTANCE JAMES BITZER JOSEPH CONSTANCE JOHN BASSETT HAROLD McCORMICK JAMES BITZER DONALD FELTON EDWARD CZARNECKI Page Thirty-two “ Onward and Upward Turners Palls High School 1944 CLASS ACTIVITIES Page Thirty-three “O.wvakd am) Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 Page Thirty-four “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 THE CLASS PROPHECY Zoom! We’re off! The wonder ship, “Onward and Upward”, designed by Phyllis Schneider and constructed by the world famous Haeussler and Wilson Corporation, takes off on its initial flight. At the controls are Larry Boulanger and co-pilot Dolly Saulnier. This rocket plane is ultra-modern in every respect. Within its glass walls is a massive swimming pool. Lifeguard, David Gunn, is teaching the new Miss America, Fay Carroll, acrobatic diving. On the terrace the President of the Universe, Eddie Czarnecki, and his wife, the former Jeanne Pelletier, are chatting with the noted explorer, Bernard Bourdeau, and Jane Thomas, dip- lomat. Standing ominously behind the President are his two bodyguards, Lillian Sulda and Mary Sopollec. At an adjoining table are the President’s secretary, Albina Waidlich, her assistant secretary, Claire Mercier, and Ma- lonia Marszalek, the First Lady’s private secretary. Exclamations of delight are heard as Sylvia Annear, air hostess, bring;s in a tray laden with new sensational beverages created by Gerry McCarthy. They contain a secret ingredient which prevents illness from overindulging and air sickness. This new drink is sponsored by Theresa Beaubien, who owns a chain of drug stores. The finances are ably handled by her assistant, Jean Bitzer. Strains of music drift in from the lounge. The fragrant odor of fresh cut flowers, from the ship ' s florist shop, Oiwned and operated by Arolyn Walker and Elaine Welcome, fills the room. There in a huge television set, invented by Bernard Boucher, can be seen a large all-girl orchestra, directed by that renowned musician, Katherine Clark. Katherine is introducing for the first time a new folk opera, composed by Mary Care and Jo|hn Janet and sung by the b rilliant coloratura soprano, Jean Spencer, and the well-known baritone, Joe Yarmac. Miss Spencer’s understudy, Helena Lapinski, will render the next selection. The navigator, Janice Thompson, comes forward and annoitmces that we are approaching France. The Park Avenue debutante, Gladys Fiske, en route to Paris to buy her trousseau, styled by that famous dress designer, Doris Englehardt, leaves by way of an air pocket, designed by George Bush. At the same time Ronald Warren’s brilliant working qut of the law of gravita- tion allows us to suck on board Kenneth Rau, Military officer for sciences, lecturing at the Sorbonne in Paris. While greetings are exchanged the plane soars smoothly along at 755 miles per hour, and the lofty peaks off the Alps in Switzerland soon come into view. We are all gathered at the window anxiously watching for the Yo-da- la-hi-ho School for Girls. Gliding to a stop on the roof Helen Kelleher, the Page Thirty-five “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 dean, ascends the ladder into the plane. Helen calls our attention to the snow festival in which the skiing feats of Ginny Richardson are featured. The ruins of the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus inform us that we are approaching Italy. The International Police Force, headed by Theresa Allen, zooms up to meet us by means of their rocket belts, forming the let- ters T. F. H. S. Mildred Pipione, housekeeper to the President, points excit- edly at the picturesque toreador, Raymond Denkewicz, performing in an open amphitheater in Rome. The unmistakable sounds of a dog and cat fight issue from a rear com- partment. Plumblossom, the President’s wife’s pet cat, is pursued by the canine passengers, Wilbur, Mokey, Oueeny and Brownie. Close behind are their frantic keepers, Agnes Bergiel and Jake Jacobus. In vain the gardener of the plane, Jackie Bassett, tries to prevent Plumblossom from seeking ref- uge in the priceless and unique fruit tree, created by Glenna Boyle. All known types of fruit grow to, immense size on this remarkable tree. Reclining un- der it are Fay Closson and Helen Ethier who have perfected the rare art of transmitting brain waves. Suddenly the whole ship shakes from stem to stern as the Comet streaks by. Ruthie Burch, our messenger, rushes to the window and cries excitedly, “Look, flying by, — it’s a bird — no it’s a plane, — it’s the Comet, manned by Varick Smith, who has come to act as our escort, removing all obstacles from our course.” Unexpectedly Jean Murphy, who writes a column entitled “Sugar Short- age for the lovelorn, overcome by the altitude, faints. Her assistant, Claire Thomas calls the physician, Helen Lojas and Lillian Nadeau, registered nurse, and soon Jean is recovering under their careful administrations. Sooiii the vast expanses of the U. S. S. R. appear in the distance. We land in the center of Red Square. At the Turnerskov Opera House where the im- perial ballet is featured, Genevieve Bugai, Marg-uerite Lemoine, and Gladys Suhl, star ballerinas, are performing. The next act presenting the American dance artist, Eddie Simanski is a sensation. The costumes for the ballet were designed by Alice Pervere. Jeannette Dion was athletic advisor for the bal- lerinas. Jean Golaszewski, celebrated chemist, studying at the famous Moscow Russian university, comes o,n board. After this stop, a delectable lunch is served, prepared by the French chef, Tillie Boulanger. During the meal we heard Walter Molongoski, foreign correspondent broadcasting from China. Over in a corner, Virginia Jennison, child psychologist, is reading a book, “Proper Care for Children” written by Charlotte Haigis. Crossing the mountainous regions of Tibet we stop at Chungking to take on board Walter Wysk, teacher oif Chinese children, Phyllis Campbell, head of the USO for the occupying troops and Theresa Griesbach, who has been teaching the Chinese women new European hair styles. Page- Thirty hit “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 Then mysteriously our ship is drawn by some unknown force into space. Ruth Smith, astronomer, reports that we are approaching; a new planet. The first living things we see on this planet are Eddie Coogan and Doinald Felton and we learn their strange tale. Last fall Joey Constance, Donald Felton and Tedy Coogan were walking arm-in-arm down the street when Red felt a tug- ging at his hair and suddenly they all rose into space. The boys landed on this unknown planet and decided to name it “Felton’s Foilly”. When they got there whom should they find but Peggy Merrioitt. It seems that this planet has a strong attraction for redheads and Peggy had had the same experience. During the ensuing months Red’s beard grew and grew with amazing rapid- ity until it reached its present luxuriant length. Due to atmospheric condi- tions it discharged a strong electric current which had drawn our plane in on its beam. Leonard Aldrich, the President’s advisor on International Affairs, steps forth to greet us. Jimmy Bitzer, historian, is busily dictating notes to his sec- retary, Edmund Gamelin. Eddie Krysiak displays the cartoons he drew as we were approaching the planet. Arlene Phelps asks about possibilities of extending her busline of autogyros to this planet. Stacia Naida and Margaret Greene, two Red Cross nurses, step forward and raise the flag to declare “Felton’s Folly” a new possession of the Uni- verse. With this scene we leave the class of 1944. Our vision dims and the fu- ture, alone, holds the expansion of our achievements. Jean Pelletier Jean Spencer Katherine Clark Page Thirty-seven “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR Unable to comprehend the full significance of the event, but with the knowledge that a goal in our young lives had been reached, we, 171 inexperi- enced freshmen, entered Turners Falls High School on September 7, 1940. Conscious of our ignorance and wondering what part in this organization would be ours to play, we undertook our elected courses and welcomed the guidance of our superiors. Weeks passed while we accustomed ourselves to the rules and practices of high school. Having already become familiar with the members of our class, our next step was to become acquainted with the upperclassmen. This opportunity was given us by the class of ’41 at the freshman hop held in our honor. Their welcome made us feel that we, too, were a part, though as yet insignificant, of the Turners High ' student body. Before winter began, the class of ’44 had representatives in many of our school organizations. Our basketball team had an excellent season, totalling six victories and no losses. The players on this team were Joe Constance, Bernie Bourdeau, George Bush, Brian Jacobus, Edward Coogan, Edward Czarnecki, Russell Baird, Joe Ivabaniec, Rene Parenteau, and Morton Morri- son. In February, Jean Spencer and Geraldine McCarthy represented the class in the annual American Legion oratorical contest. On June 25, 1941, the class of ’44 witnessed the traditional Class Day ex- ercises and on June 27, we quietly received our promotion cards, marking the close of a successful year of study and social activity. ft 8 SOPHOMORE YEAR No longer timid, and with the dignity that was suited to our new posi- tion, we commenced our second year of high school on September 8, 1941. Sophomores ! How little it concerned us that our title was of classical origin — meaning “wise fools’’ ! Such trackmen as Bernie Bourdeau, Brian Jacobus, Harold McCormick and Jackie Bassett brought victory to Turners High at the Franklin County Fair, the Western Massachusetts Track Meet held in Springfield, and at the Massachusetts State Track Meet. ' fhe one act play, “A Modern Thanksgiving” by Margaret Parsons, di- rected by Miss Alice Teed, gave Katherine Clark, Jeanne Pelletier, Ruth Wil- son, Fay Carroll, Geo,rge Bush, Bernard Bourdeau, Henry Czuj, James Mar- lin and Geraldine McCarthy an opportunity to demonstrate that our class po ssessed not only athletic ability but also dramatic talent as well. In October, Bernard Bourdeau was elected our first class president. Other officers chosen were : George Bush, vice-president ; Glenna Boyle, treasurer ; and Geraldine McCarthy, historian. Under the direction of Miss Alice Reum, class teacher, all efforts of the class were combined to present the sophomore social. With pride in our colorful autumnal decorations and an intense desire Page Thirty-eight “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 to make this, our first social activity, a success, we acted as hosts to the fac- ulty and student body. The pleasant evening enjoyed by all who attended was ample reward for our labor. In early fall, five boys invaded the varsity line-up of the football team. These included Jackie Bassett, David Gunn, Edwin Banash, Varick Smith and Brian Jacobus. These sophomores aided in bringing seven victories to Tur- ners High. Only one game was lost. In November, Bernard Bourdeau, George Bush, Virginia Richardson and Jane Thomas were selected as the committee members to chopse our class ring. On December 8, 1941, we assembled with the other classes in the audi- torium to hear the historic broadcast in which Congress declared war upon Japan. We realized then that our school and home life must undergo many difficult changes, but we were determined to carry on in opr activities with the fighting spirit long characteristic of Turners High. Under the direction of Miss Helen McGillicuddy the sophomores pre- pared a program in observance of December 15, Bill of Rights’ Day. The opening of the basketball season found seven sophomores competing for positions on the second team. These boys were Bernard Bourdeau, George Bush, Brian Jacobus, Edward Czarnecki, Edward Coogan, and Joseph Yarmac. They were victoriops in six of the seven games played. In the American Legion oratorical contest held in February, 1942, Ken- neth Rau and Geraldine McCarthy represented the class. In the spring two of us George Bush and Brian Jacobus won berths on the varsity baseball team. For the first time in our high school careers, we participated in the an- nual graduation exercises in June. With the conclusion o,f these ceremonies, our summer vacation began. JUNIOR YEAR On a warm September day in 1942 school reopened and our class now numbering 96 members began its third year in Turners Falls High School. In the class elections Bernard Bourdeau was reelected president ; George Bush, vice-president; Jean Spencer, secretary; Katherine Clark was elected treas- urer; and Geraldine McCarthy was reelected historian. In the third week of September, Co,ach Joseph Shefif took a fine track team to the Franklin County Fair. The juniors who aided in bringing another great track victory to Tur- ners High were Bernie Bourdeau, Harold McCormick, and Brian Jacobus. The boys also participated in the Western Massachusetts Track Meet. At the commencement of the football season of 1942, six junior boys competed for positions on the varsity squad. William Martin secured a berth in the backfield. Varick Smith, Brian Jacobus, Jackie Bassett, David Gunn, and Edwin Banash also saw much service. With the support of these boys, the squad totaled seven victories and only one defeat. In the early winter, two members of the faculty, Mr. Bernard Foley, teacher of Latin and history, and Mr. George Richason, teacher of mathemat- ics were called into active military service. Mr. Richason received his call in November; Mr. Foley, in December. Both men, who had enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve, were commissioped ensigns. New teachers included Mr. Olaf Hoff, Jr., mathematics instructor, Mr. Pape Thirty-nine “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 George Reed, chemistry and physics instructor, and Mr. Philip Smyrnios, teacher of commercial law and bookkeeping. Following the resignation of Mr. Hoff, Miss Ruth Dunn was appointed mathematics teacher. In January, 1943, the effect of war was truly felt when two, of our class- mates, Louis Zankin and Francis Legere were drafted for military service. Both boys entered the United States Army. Under the leadership of Coach J. J. Sheff, the ’42-’43 basketball season was a very favorable one. Our classmates, Geoirge Bush, Brian Jacobus. Bernard Bourdeau, Joe Yarmac, Ed Czarnecki, and Red Coogan played a proiininent part in bringing eleven victories to Turners High. Seventeen games were played. On March 17, 1943, tryouts for junior priz e speaking were held in Room 16. Those juniors selected to compete in this important school activity were Jean Spencer, Albina Waidlich, Jane Thomas, Glenna Boyle, Brian Jacobus, Leonard Aldrich, Edwin Banash and Varick Smith. First place in this May event was won by Brian JacoLus with his selec- tion. “The Devil and Daniel Webster”; second, Albina Waidlich, with “My Friend Flicka , and third, Jane Thomas with “With the Photographer”. After several weeks of untiring labor by Miss Reum and the dance com- mutes, the annual Junior Prom was presented on May 7. Against a back- ground of light and French blue crepe paper, colorful streamers, and blue panels decorated with stars and airplanes, the Class of ’44 acted as hosts at this annual formal dance. Our prom had the largest attendance of any prom in the history of the high school. A month passed, and it was time for another socia l activity — the senior farewell. Then came graduation and we were sobered by the thought that our high school days were rapidly fleeing. SENIOR YEAR Seniors! How elated we were that we had attained this long-sought goal ! Only 86 members of the original 171 passed through the portals of Turners High in early September. The class of ' 44 realized that it had lost a sympathetic friend and capable teacher when Miss Nellie P. FitzGerald, librarian and tejacher of English and Social Science resigned. Miss Dorothea Shute was added to the faculty to teach English and history and to serve the high school as librarian. Mr. Joseph J. Sheff, teacher of biology, and Mr. Paul Shumway, chemis- try and physics instructor, entered their country’s service. Mr. Shumway is a Lieutenant in the Naval Air Corps; Mr. Sheff is la private in the U. S. Army. Three more teachers have been added to fill vancancies. These include Miss Lillian Pojitella, Latin and French teacher, Mr. John Welsh, biology in- structor and Mr. Edward Prondecki, teacher of chemistry, aeronautics, and general science. Captained by Bernard Bourdeau, our track team was victorious in the Franklin County Fair Meet. Harold McCormick, Brian Jacobus, and John Bassett ' aided in defeating Greenfield by a 56 2-38 count. In early October we elected the officers for the last time. Bernard Bcur- deau was reelected president; George Bush, vice-president; Albina Waidlich was elected secretary ; Phyllis Schneider, treasurer ; and Geraldine McCarthy was reelected historian. Page Forty “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 On October 20, 1943, the Turners Falls Fittle Theater of the Air broad- cast William Saroyan’s People With Light Coming Out of Them” over WHAI. This program was first presented to the student body in a Columbus Day assembly. The seniors who took part were Brian J ' acobus, Varick Smith, Jean Spencer, Glenna Boyle, Leonard Aldrich, Jane Thomas, Edwin Banash, Albina Waidlich and Kenneth Rau. With Brian Jacobus and Varick Smith as ends, Jackie Bassett as tackle, and David Gunn as guard, the 1943 football season got under way. Of the nine games played, five were won, two lost, and two tied. The Thanksgiving classic, played on our oval, ended in a scoreless tie. Three of Turners High’s regular cheerleaders are members o,f the class of ’44. These are Claire Mercier, Peggy Merriott, and Fay Jean Carroll. In December tryouts for parts in the senior play, Lost Horizon”, by James Hilton, were held in the library. The judges were Mr. Wrightson, Mr. Lorden, Miss Shute, and Miss Reum. The casit selected included Sylvia An- near, Leonard Aldrich, Lawrence Boulanger, Fay Carroll, David Gunn, Mar- guerite Lemoine, Geraldine McCarthy, Alice Pervere, Kenneth Rau, Edward Simanski, Varick Smith, and Jean Spencer. Assistants to the coach were Ruth Burch and Helen Kelleher. For many weeks Miss Teed directed this group and on February 10, 1944, this phantasy, one of the finest in the history of Turners High, was presented to a capacity house. In December four more stars were added to our high school service flag when Kenneth Mathieu, Warren Lambert, Kenneth Finck, and Edwin Banash left for active service with the navy. With “Temples of Liberty” as his subject, Kenneth Rau wo,n the Ameri- can Legion oratorical contest in February. With the opening of the basketball season, six seniors reported for prac- tice under a new coach, Mr. Edward Prondecki. These boys, who formed one of the finest varsity squads Turners has produced, included George Bush, cap- tain, Red Coogan, Brian Jacobus, Bernard Bourdeau, Ed. Czarnecki and Joe Yarmac. The team won 16 of the 19 games played, making Turners rank third in Western Massachusetts. This was the best basketball record that Turners has had in 25 years. The peak of the season was reached in March when Capt. Bush led his team to victory on three successive nights in the Massachusetts State College Tournament, thus winning the Small School Tourney. The class of ’44 was again victorious in the intramural games when Knobby’s Hellcats of Room 23, captained by Varick Smith, won the finals in this competition. In late winter Miss Ayer, faculty advisor, selected the members of the yearbook staff and work was immediately begun. On January 29, the last day of the mid-year exams, the seniors presented a Sports Cabaret for the entertainment of the student body. The committee which planned the affair included Bernard Bourdeau, George Bush, Phyllis Campbell, Mary Care, Geraldine McCarthy and Miss Ayer, faculty advisor. Leonard Aldrich acted as Master of Ceremonies. Their efforts to provide entertainment after the strain o,f exams were most successful. Under the leadership of Miss Alice Reum and its officers, the Class of ’44 carried on its last activities with calm and efficiency. In spite of our small number, w r e participate in all projects with zeal and ever strive to climb “On- ward and Upward”. Page Forty-one “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls Hioii School 1044 CLASS WILL Let us linger for a time, Before we leave Turners High. We’ve a few gifts rare and fine, We wish to will to those behind, They’re mighty dear to ’44 So guard them well forevermore. First we give a vote of thanks and admiration to Miss Reum for her guidance during- our four year stay at Turners High. We give to Mr. Burke a fleet of army trucks to transfer the Home Guard on its various maneuvers. To Mr. Wrightson we bequeath the hearty good will of the whole class. May he always be proud of us! To the 1945 O. G ' s. we leave a large bottle of approved vitamin pills, a fur coat, and a shoe stamp. Believe me you’re going to need them ! All our fourth year Latin intelligence is lovingly bequeathed to the in- coming class and may you be as brilliant as we were! Phyllis Schneider leaves her drawing technique to any student able to draw a clear picture of a molecule. We give to Eugene Gould a book entitled. “How to Sing Like Sinatra!” After carefully reading the instructions we feel sure that he will win a prize in “W ilson’s Kiddie Review”, fotr children from five to ten years of age. To Shirlee Fish, Jean Murphy wills her “grooved track” at the railroad station so that she may kiss the boys goodbye. Boots Czarnecki leaves to Pat Kelleher his new formula to keep your hair in place. It reads as follows : one bucket of skunk oil, five parts of rotten egg ' gas, one tub molasses, six quarts of motor grease and a shovel to apply this application. With each twenty-five cent bottle we guarantee that your hair will stay down for 50 years or your money will be cheerfully refunded. To Miss Ayer the class oj ’44 leaves a “range finder” so that she may lo- cate her wayward Netop staff and better still find their assignments. The senior girls leave their exceptional good looks and brains to the hopeful junior girls. Page Forty-two “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 The class of ’44 leaves a special window shutter and opener to Mr. Lor- den so that the roiom temperature will be well regulated at all times. We hope for Miss Porter’s sake that the class of ’45 will have the same Einsteinian scope and ability as the class of ' 44 has had. Don’t worry, you junior boys, we haven’t forgotten you. The senior boys leave toi you their share in the Greenfield 1 and Montague bus line. So. (ahem) carry on ! ! Kenneth Rau gives to Billy Thistle his sensational hairdo with the hope that he will get as much satisfaction from it as Ken did. To Mr. Welsh we leave some football uniforms to fit his freshman squad. Theresa Beaubien wills her famous smile to Phyllis Englehardt. Bernie Bourdeau’s rare s ense Cif rhythm is given to anyone who can imi- tate it. Edward Simanski leaves a book entitled, “How to Dance in Six Easy Lessons,” by Monsieur de Simanski to “Murph” Togneri. Leonard Aldric ' h’s ability to make girls swoon is left to Ronald Kelly. You’ll have toi go some to beat our “Peano”. The famous foursome from Millers, namely, Donnie Felton, Ronnie War- ren, Joe Constance, and Red Coogan leave to Mr. Wrightson, “blessed peace”. Gabby Jacobus bequeaths his super-duper alarm clock which is guaran- teed to be ten minutes late toi “Vandy” Blake. John Janek leaves his dreamy looks to Melvin Cohen, that demon from the junior class. Varick, Knobby, “Flash,” Smith leaves his wolf call to “Henu” Kos- tanski. Henu will ;have to practice hard to beat our “Flash . To Miss Teed, Jeanne Pelletier gives six Wheaties boxtops so that she may send for Jack Armstrong’s hike-o-meter. For all those who do not know what a Hike-o-meter is write to Box 104, Battlecreek, Mich, and you will be given necessary information. The basketball team bequeaths to the juniors the tournament plaque with the hope that it will return to our school next year. We leave to Celina Paulin and all the office staff a telephone wired to all the rooms so they won’t have to dash up and down the stairs with notices. You know shoes are rationed! Mary Care wills her basketball ability to her cousin ,Cecile pankin. They like to keep it in the family. Page Forty-three “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 Walter Molongoski leaves his new formula on “How to Shrink the Nor- mal Height to “Battler’’ Guilbault. We don ' t want “Battler to look too conspicuous way up there — Jean Spencer, the official giggler in our class, wills her famous “he haw’ to Helen Jean Miller so do your best. “Peanuts”. Butch Boucher bequeaths to Carl Dresser, a bathing suit and a life pre- server. He’ll need them when the basketball team again wins the tournament for it is their quaint custom to throw the manager into the swimming pool at Mass. State. Don’t say we didn ' t warn you, Carl. To Miss Politella we leave the Dionne Quintuplet’s recording of “Frere Jacques”. We hope that when she plays it to her French class she will think of us ! To, Miss Lindsay we leave a crossword puzzle to be clone entirely in math and the record. “This Is a Lovely Way to Spend An Evening”. We will to Miss Little the hope that she might someday find a class as dutiful and obedient as we have been. We sincerely hope that Miss Slnite will derive as much enjoyment when judging future senior play tryouts as she did from ours. Our will and testament we have made Our hopes in you we have engraved, We leave you now with this fond thought Ever grateful for the Knowledge to us brought, How far shines thy true beacon light Ever guiding to truth and to right. Signed. President Bernard Bourdeau Vice President George Bush Witness : feanne Pelletier | Seal | Page Forty-jour “Owvakd and Upward” Turners Palls High School 1944 KEEPING ’EM ROLLING Our first major war activity was our scrap drive during our junior year. It was not uncommon to see a student struggling up the walk, burdened with some scrap of metal. This drive was quite successful, as so,me 32 tons of scrap iron were collected. In March of ' 43, we began our sale of bonds and stamps. Thursday be- came the regular bond and stamp day. From March until June of the first ear, nine jeeps were purchased by the sale of stamps. During our senior year, the sales amounted to enough to, purchase one flying jeep, one amphib- ious jeep, one ordinary jeep, and also a Fairchild trainer. In all, the to,tal to date is $27,179.95. Another of our activities was our paper drive. Students brought small quantities to school, while a truck was sent aro,und for larger amounts. We have collected 26,000 lbs. of paper so far. JUNIOR PROM As the week of May 7, 1943, approached the members o,f the Class of 1944 could be seen completing- last-minute preparations for their Junior Prom with a look of pride in their eyes. At last the qventful night arrived, and well might the Class of 1944 be proud for this was a prom not to be forgotten. The hall was decorated in two shades of blue, combining spring colors with a patriotic theme. The ceiling- lights were covered with shredded blue crepe paper. Blue streamers ex- tended along the sides of the hall and from the ceiling. At each end of the hall was a large V of flowers surrounded by doves and spring flowers. To complete the patriotic effect, the grand march, led by Bernard Bourdeau. president, and Jean Spencer, secretary, ended in a large V of victory. In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Wrightson, Mrs. Stanislas Bourdeau, Mrs. Ray D. Spencer, Mrs. Roland Jacobus, Mrs. Henry C. Boucher, Mrs. Alfred S. Clark, Miss Alice Reum, class advisor. A great tribute to the prom was the fact that 210 couples attended, the largest attendance at any prc,m. The music was provided by Ray Blacks or- chestra of Northampton. Page Forty -five Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 Sylvia Annear Kenneth Rau David Gunn Jean Spencer Standing: B. Jacobus, D. Gunn, V. Smith, Miss Teed, A. Pervere, E. Simanski, K. Rau. Seated: P. Carroll, J. Spencer, L. Aldrich, J. Pelletier, G. McCarthy, L. Boulanger, S. Annear, M. LeMoine. Page Forty-six “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Palls High School 1944 “LOST HORIZON” One of the biggest events in our four years of high school was our senior play. Although the play itself lasted but a few hours, weeks and weeks of work went into it. After the cast had been carefully selected they were given their thick little books to go, home and memorize. Two afternoons every week the actors and actresses-to-be went briavely through their lines, leaving themselves and Miss Teed exhausted. In order to prevent nervous breakdowns time out was allowed at each rehearsal to eat refreshments th,at had been provided by different members of the cast. Before the play was over even the boys could bake. The cast, however, did not complete the “Lost Horizon set. Miss Teed had chosen groups of boys and girls to take over the many other respon- sibilities of producing a play. Coistumes, scenery, furniture and electrical equipment were needed. The costume ocmmittee searched the town over for evening gowns, fur coats and tuxedos. A balcony scene had to be painted and screens covered. The “clean up” committee got down qn their hands and knees and scrubbed the entire stage. I think the electricians, however, outdid everyone in ingenuity. A visitor on the “Lost Horizon” set would have been amazed at all the queer contraptions about him. Searchlights were perched 0|n top of long planks that were held erect by three boards nailed together. The High Lamia’s stately chair was crowned with a barrel hoop from which a blue electric light bulb dangled. Wires ran everywhere threatening to trip someone. There was more excitement before rehearsals than when the players were going through their parts. Leonard Aldrich had to play his one land only piece, “Chopsticks” on the piano. Donald Felton could be seen crawling back of the scenery to adjust a spotlight. Joe Constance and Ronald Warren ran wildly about shooing everyone away from their precious electrical works, while Virginia Richardson and Phyllis Schneider studied the problem of ho.w to get their mountain range up with the balcony windows nailed shut. A few of the players sat quietly studying their lines but most of them had more important things to do. Brian Jacobus, Varick Smith and Edward Simanski slipped out from beneath the watchful eyes off Miss Teed and went to watch the boys practice basketball at the gym. Fay Carroll, Geraldine McCarthy and Marguerite LeMoine hopped about chattering to Larry Bolan- ger in their newly acquired Tibetan language. Jean Spencer and Jeanne Pelletier glided gracefully in front of Miss Teed in their costumes while Doris Englehardt, Claire Thomas and Mary Care watched anxiously to see it they would meet with approval. Katherine Clark chased Leonard away from the piano and began to practice her music, accompanying an argument going on between Sylvia Annear. Alice Pervere and Kenneth Rau and David Gunn. The night of the play came and went all too quickly. After the last happy face had been wiped clean of makeup by Ruth Wilson and Marion Hauessler, the cast and members of the committees were all invited to a chicken pie supper given by Mrs. Jacobus and Mrs. Pelletier. We danced to a late hour and then went home to dream about the touch of Broadway that had come to Turners Falls. Pdf, ie Forty-seven “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1 044 PRIZE SPEAKERS JUNIOR PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Tryouts for the much coveted participants in the junior prize speaking contest were held in March 1943. The competition was so keen that not only the nervousness of the students but the task of the judges deserved sympa- thy. It took careful deliberation to choose eight from the sixty contestants but they finally decided upon Jean Spencer, Albena Waidlich, Jane Thomas, Glenna Boyle, Leonard Aldrich, Brian Jacobus, Edwin Banash and Varick Smih. Geraldine McCarthy, Marguerite S ' humway, Edward Simanski and Kenneth Rau were alternates. After weeks of Miss Teed’s fine coaching they gave a wonderful per- formance on May 14. Brian Jacobus won first place with Stephen Vincent Benet’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster’’, Albena Waidlich second place with Mary O’Hara’s “My Friend Flicka’’ and Jane Thomas third prize with Ste- phen Leacock’s “With the Photographer”. Other selections were Frederick L. Allens “Sleeping Outdoors” presented by Leonard Aldrich, Hal Borland’s America is Americans” by Glenna Boyle, Antoine de Sain-Exupery’s “Wind, Sand and Stars” by Varick Smith, Foster Haily’s “Pilots, Man Your Planes” by Edwin Banash and Carl Sandburg’s “The Friendly Stranger” by Jean Spencer. I t « I f Page Forty-eight “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 IVY POEM Oh Ivy we plant thee here, Reminiscent of many a year; We ask that you will guide us all On our bewildered way. While you are climbing these high walls, Weathering wind and rain, Teach us the strength and power That we will need in every hour. At last you’ll reach the topmost niche And we the highest peaks of fame. Like you, may we grow and expand To make our Alma Mater proud of our name. — Jeanne Pelletier THE REAL BEAUTY It’s the merry laughter o,f happy children And the singing of birds on a sunny day, It’s the crackling of campfires in winter ' s cold And the rushing, roaring, ice-filled March stream, It’s the jostling throng of a busy city street And the beating of rain on red roof-tops. It’s soldiers’ blood spilled on foreign soil And the call of a bugle on a frosty morn, It’s the little red schoolhouse by the roadside And the tiny brook flowing through the meadow, It’s woodchopping in the silence of a forest And the beating of ' horsehoofs on country roads. It’s the toiling farmer with the ho,e and plow And the curling smoke rising from a chimney, It’s the hearty, spirited Christmas revels And songs of love — hymns of liberty, It’s beauty — it’s life — it’s America — And it’s mighty close to God! —Geraldine McCarthy This is the poem that won first prize in the essay contest sponsored by the Art Department in November, 1943. Page Forty-nine Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 PRO MERITOS Top Row: James Bitzer, Mr. Wrightson, Kenneth Rau, Ronald Warren, Bernard Bourdeau, Miss Reum, George Bush Second Row: Geraldine McCarthy, Helen ICelleher, Theresa Allen, Genevieve Bugai First Row: Glenna Boyle, Phyllis Schneider, Jean Spencer, Jean Golaszewski, Katherine Clark, Albena Waidlich JUNIOR RED CROSS KNITTERS Back Row: R. Burch, G. McCarthy, Miss Ayer, S. Annear, M. Sopollec Front Row: P. Schneider, M. Haeussler, P. Campbell, J. Pelletier, J. Spencer Page Fifty ‘ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 in {- trx O o PQ r W 2: o t-t w S3 X 3 o 3 £ ' 2 H « « ; . u ffi .s _ H, MJ C 5 O) hi lag o 1 - w K � ; w +J ' ”3 a C O PQ d PQ 3 fc rf « u E- � iJ Pa e Fifty-one ART CLUB Turners “ Onward and Upward ” Falls High School 1944 £ J Z W .2 s s o s $4 m Ha Sti r- O 2 0 pi o £ o - Cd tf _ z s- o co 0 0 0}-- fc- Page Fifty-tico “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 Page Fifty-three Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 O. G.’s Hack Row: A. Phelps, P. Schneider, J. Murphy, R. Burch, T. Allen Second Row: D. Englehardt, J. Thompson, R. Wilson, M. Haeussler, C. Thomas, J. Pelletier First Row: G. Boyle, G. Suhl, R. Sulda, Miss Teed, G. Bugai, M. Care, H. Kelleher OFFICE FORCE Back Row: Reft to Right: D. Englehardt, J. Murphy, T. -Parks, S. Annear, T. Allen Front Row: Reft to Right: R. Burch, M. Merriott, C. Paulin, A. Waidlich, P. Schneider Page Fifty-jour “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls Hiuii School 1944 LATIN CLUB P 40- E Page Fifty-five Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Top Row: J. Dale, S, Smith, A. Leonard, P. Ryan, M. Clough, J. Golaszeweski, L. Paulin, B. Lemure, E. Jacobus, J. Carroll Fifth Row: P. Garneau. M. Equi, C. Schneider, E. Morrison, H. Kelleher, I. Hamelin, E. Leveille, A. McLaughlin Fourth Row: M. Sopollec, K. Jalecki, B. Dorsey, J. Spencer, A. Corbiere, H. Beaubien Third Row: E. DeGraffe, G. Johnson, B. Bradley, F. Luippold, M. Haeussler, M. Kulis, S. Fish Second Row: F. Miner, E. Sullivan, A. Morin, D. White, D. Thomas Seated: K. Clark, J. Pelletier, Miss Argy, C. Thomas, P. Campbell BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Top Row: W. McComb, R. Belado, R. Knight Fourth Row: R. Milkey, S. Couture, R. Stoughton, P t . Collins, P. Roth Third Row: C. Desautels, R. Sabato, R. Gur, F. Togneri Second Row: F. Sabato, R. Kelly, R. LaRoche, M. Cohen, H. Martin Seated: W. Thistle, D. Gunn, Miss Argy, B. Jacobus, R. Mathieu Page Fifty-six Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 TWIRLERS AND BAND Twirlers — Left Side: M. Zak, P. Ryan, I. Bergiel, M. Bane Twirlers — Right Side: H. Beaubien, K. Jalicki, H. Kulch, E. Currie Band — Top: K. Rau, R. Miikey, R. Balado, K. Clark, Mr. Brigham, Director, A. Fronckus, J. Frawley, A. Harlow, T. Beaubien, R. Shea First Row: B. Momoney, M. Haeussler, 1. Hamelin, R. Wilson, B. Bradley, A. Morin, B. Bartley, J. Frawley, R. Judd, W. Gunn, W. Letourneau SWINGSTERS Back Row — Standing: Mr. Perkins (Director), F. Gweher, R. Sabato, H. Martin (Manager) Seated: R. Miikey, J. Frawley, J. Janelc, R. Wilson, M. Bane (standing) Page Fifty-seven “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 FRENCH CLUB SPANISH CLUB Back Row: S. Dirks, R. Sullivan Fifth Row: R. Collins, S. Couture, E. Stotz, J. Raymond, R. Saulnier, R. Drago Fourth Row: C. Wonsey, B. Drol, N. Ryan, R. Ryan, R. Milkey Third Row: M. Wysk, F. Sazama, F. Forcier, W. Gunn R. Wojtasiewicz Second Row: A. Banash, L. Lambert, E. Currie, E. Welcome, M. Bane, J, Jedjrowski Seated: C. Schneider, L. Zitta, W. Schuhle, Miss Porter, J. Spencer, P. Schneider Page Fifty-eight BETWEEN CLASSES Turners Falls High School 1944 Onward and Upward Page Fifty-nine “ Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 BUY BONDS CHEER LEADERS Top Row: R. Ryan, I. Marszalek Front Row: M. Merriott, M. Mercier, F. Carroll Page Sixty Onward and Upward Tubkkks Palls High School 1944 WAR SERVICE GROUP Top Row: E. Baird, C. Cholewa, D. Gelinas, P. Regan, T. Killelea, M. Hayde, M. EngTehardt, M. Jeronczyk Third Row: C. Bourget, B. Burnaw, I. Bergiel, L. Pelletier, V. Stenard, I. Czuj, M. Venckus, F. Greene Second Row: P. Ryan, J. Frawley, A. Momaney, A. Morin, T. Sazama, M. Bane, P. Ryan Seated: C. Lysiak, E. DeGraffe, Miss McGillicuddy, A. Banash, S. Smith. J. Carroll RIFLE TARGETS Page Sixty one. THE FACULTY ' Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 Top Row: Mr. Galvin, Mr. Smyrnios, Mr. Welsh Third Row: Mr. Perknis, Mr. Lorden, Miss Ayer, Mr. Prondecki, Mr. Brig-ham, Miss Shea Second Row: Miss Little, Miss DesOrmeaux, Miss Porter, Miss Teed, Miss Arg-y, Mrs. Reidy, Miss McGillicuddy First Row: Miss Lindsay, Miss Shute, Miss Politella, Mr. Wrig ' htson Miss Clark, Miss Reum “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 GIRLS - BASKETBALL TEAM Top Row: L. Marszalek, J. Carroll, K. McGurgan, R. Togneri, M. Mullins, Mrs. Reidy Second Row: L. Sulda, J. Bitzer, S. O’Connell, V. Gillette, S. Smith First Row: P. Schneider, J Dion, L. Paulin, M. Care, C. Zankin, E. Christian, G. Traceski TRACK TEAM Top Row: P. Miner, E. Trombley, Mr. Wrightson, J. Paulin, E. Milkey, A. Letourneau, C. Czuj Second Row: R. Sullivan, F. Stoughton, H. Martin, E. Martin, R. Webber, T. Blake, R. Allen, P. Roth, F. Togneri First Row: J. Banash, R. Dion, H. McCormick, B. Bourdeau, J. Bassett, B. Jacobus Page Sixty-tliree FOOTBALL TEAM i ' i kxers Falls High School 1944 “ Onward and Upward ” Page Sixty-four “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 THE FOOTBALL TEAM In the fall of 1943 many fans were downcast because they felt there was little prospect o,f a good football season. The entire first team of last season had been lost by graduation and the remaining players were inexperienced. The first game was at Adams and Turners was defeated 12-0. This defeat made the fans feel more than ever that our chances for a g-ood season were rather dim. Then came the game with Tech, the newspapers had been saying that Turners would be an easy victory for Tech but you know nothing scares a Turners’ team. When the day finally came and the Indians held Tech to a scoreless tie the townspeople couldn’t believe it. The team surely had de- veloped since the Adams’ game. Next, Turners traveled tot Northampton and easily took Hamp over the ropes by a score of 19-0. Turners was again defeated by Drury 7-6 in the best game of the season. Turners toppled Athol from the undefeated ranks, by a score o,f 12-0. Gardner was another victory for the Indians by a score of 12-7. Turners found little opposition in defeating Agawam 19-0. West- field’s football team came to Turners but went home with a 27-13 defeat. Then the game of all games, the annual Thanksgiving Day game with Greenfield High. It was a beautiful day for football and Turners had several chances to tally but was unable to score. The game ended in a scoreless tie. As a result the 1943 football squadron did a fine job. They played a schedule of nine games, winning five, tieing two, and ; losing two. They scored a total of 95 points to their opponents’ 39. Mr. Lorden had again proved his right to the title of best football coach in Western Massachusetts. The seniors on the team are Brian Jacobus, Jackie Bassett, David Gunn, and Varick Smith. Page Sixty-live “O.wvard and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 Page Sixty-six “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 THE BASKETBALL TEAM During 1943-1944 Turners Falls had the most successful basketball season it has had in about fifteen years. The Indians piled up a record of sixteen vic- tories against three losses. In the Valley League the Powertowners finished third, winning seven and losing three. This is the first time in our school his- troy that any Turners Falls team has ranked so, high in Western Massachu- setts. They were selected as the third best team in Western Massachusetts. Besides this, the Indians won the Small High School Tourney held at Am- herst College. We have taken part in thirteen tournaments but this is only the second tournament we have ever captured. Turners started the season with four straight victories by taking two games from Deerfield then the Powertowners went o,n to roll up a 62-25 score over Greenfield High. After making Orange High another sufferer they were beaten for the first time by Westfield High 36-27. They chalked up another victory over Chicopee and in the next game took a close one from Athol by a score of 29-28, but Holyo,ke pinned the Turners team back 38-30. They were defeated by Holyoke again but took the remaining opponents in fine fashion. The Turners team had a fine record in the scoring column with an average of al- most 42 points for the nineteen games played. Their brilliant defense is shown by the fact that they limited their opponents to a bit more than 28 points. Murph Togneri paced the scorers with 189 points in 18 games for an av- erage of 10.5 points a game. Captain George Bush was next with 149 points in 19 games averaging 7.8 points per game. Jake Jacobus proved to his op- ponents that his south-paw tosses were hard to, stop. Eddie Czarnecki and Red Coogan were two fine guards who g ' ave grand performances with their backboard work and set shooting. Joe Yarmac and Bernie Bourdeau also were capable as reserves. All these players except Togneri will be lo,st by graduation and their de- parture will be much felt although other capable juniors are waiting anx- iously to fill their places. This is Mr. Edwin Prondecki’s first year as a coach and teacher and we the class of ’44 wish Mr. Prondecki many more such suc- cesses in his future years as a coach and teacher at the Turners Falls High School. Par e Sixty-seven “Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 BASEBALL TEAM Top How: Carl Dresser, manager, R. Kelly, R. Collins, E. Stotz. S. Couture, R. Knight, F. Stoughton, B. Hmieleski Second Row: Coach Lorden, J. Lorden, R. Girad, L. Mann, J. O ' Connell, J. Golembeski, F. Neipp, Mr. Wrightson Third Row : H. Webber, B. Jacobus, T. Blake, R. Leveille, F. Togneri, E. Czarnecki, G. Bush T CLUB Top Row: M. Cohen, F. Milkey, H. Kostanski, B. Boucher, S. Couture, J, Lorden, C. Desautels, E. Martin, T. Blake, L. Mann, R. Collins, Coach Lorden, R. Knight, F. Togneri, Coach Prondecki, J. Yarmac Second Row: R. LaRoche, M. Paulin, P. Kelleher, B. Bourdeau, R. Webber, P. Roth Bottom Row: R. Hmieleski, V. Smith, R. Guy, E. Coogan, R. Dion, J. Bassett, D. Gunn, B. Jacobus, G. Bush, E. Czarnecki, H. McCormick Page Sixty-eight “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 SNOWFALL IN THE FOREST 8 The snow spirals down on silent wings. Covers the broo,k that no longer sings. Rustles the dead leaves, once so green, Covers them till they’re no longer seen. Falling from high with quickening pace. Weaving an intricate pattern of lace, Bending the tall grass like giant trees, Flitting about like millions of bees. The greens and the browns are no longer there, Flidden from view is the ground so, bare. Everything covered with a blanket of white, Is hidden from our weak sense of sight. Here and there in the snow is the mark, Of a fleet-footed rabbit, C ' hickaddee, or lark. A defiant blue-jay with cocked crest Screams its wrath in loud protest. The smooth white blanket is ruffled by a breeze. One that foretells a morning freeze. Stinging are the particles of ice that fill Bare stretches between every hummock and hill. Steadily and silently like the snow, night falls. While a hovering crow its mate harshly calls. By morning no hill nor dale will exist All will be leveled by the silverv mist. - — John Janek Page Sixty-nine “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 NOVEMBER — AS 1944 SEES IT The month of surprises and the unusual ... a month in which the weather celebrates without restriction . . a month when all the seasons try to crowd their year’s activities into one “grand finale’’. The blizzards of January and February often roar down to leave an unprepared folk in their wake. Then we slip and slide in the slush and mud while the cold biting winds of March howl around us. Solid sheets of rain beat against the windows as the gloomy dreary days of April set in. Once in a while a warm, balmy day oc- curs that makes us think of May or June. And then there is the clap of thunder and the flash of lightning as the forces of heat and cold meet in conflict for the last time. The heat finally retreats before the superior force of cold but vows there will he another day as there al- ways is. Then occasionally this rebellious month decides to act as it normally should and we enjoy a cool, crisp, clear day with big puffy clouds floating lazily overhead and the grass and plants slowly turning brown under foot. All this and any other phenomina, such as a tor- nado or hailstorm which may be added for good meas- ure, to me is November. — Kenneth Rau To me November means a good many things, gray skies, brown leaves, giant pumpkins, winter coats, foot- ball. snow flurries, morning frosts, chilling gales, bare trees, and smoking chimneys. But these are less impor- tant things, above them all is Thanksgiving. November has always seemed a month of thanksgiving to me. Year after year, since the first Pilgrims gave thanks for their bountiful harvest, we have followed their example. In preparation of this day, the whole month symbolizes this to me. I have always looked forward to November as a month of contrasts and excitement. It gradually blends the golden, sunny days of fall into the cold, whiteness of winter, the hiking and horseback riding into skiing and skating. It brings the height of our sports in the famous and keen competition of the Turners-Greenfield game with its teams in blue and green; the cheering, colorful spectators, and the rousing cheers. November means all this to me. I could never sum it up in one word only, but I know this, that November could never symbolize these things for me if I were not living in America. ■ — Jean Spencer Page Seventy “ Ox WARD ANT) UPWARD Turners Palls High School 1944 Puritanical November, stripped of summer’s finery and without winter’s glamor is sober and austere. The set- ting is in complete harmony with the original meaning of Thanksgiving, the day that the world and I have changed into, primarily, a day of feasting — a far cry from that first one consecrated to God. Its dark days making the outer world less attractive, induce study and reflection. The simple, firm structure of the trees re- vealed after the gentle leaves fall teaches me that man must have an indomitable character under his worldly mannerisms, graces and vagaries. Dreary November, setting the pace of the long winter months, gives us the last warning to prepare for what is ahead. Yet it is not entirely unadorned and miserable — the invigorating air the rich color of evergreens, rusty oak leaves clinging tenaciously to their branches and the graceful, gleaming white of birches lend beauty and charm. This month usually brings the thrill of the first snow, which often creeps shyly away before noon. November is like a re- served friend who must be studied and understood be- fore he can be appreciated and loved. — Glexna Boyle The month of November brings many changes to the appearance of the earth and activities of the people. Most of the richly-colored, brightly-hued leaves have lei t their homes on the tree branches and formed a thick, warm blanket on the shivering grass below. The rains, coming steadily at times for two or three days, have made them press close together, as they try to get as near as possible to warm Mother Earth. When the cool, mischievous winds start playing with the bare tree tops, we hear a song that varies greatly in tempo, sometimes it is a march and sometimes it sings a lullaby. The fresh, crisp air makes a brisk walk a delight. Many of the long forgotten paths leading into the wood- land scenes we used to know are being traveled once more improving both physical health and mental spirits. Cool evenings sometimes make a bright, cheery fire- place welcome. At the same time, we get a chance to catch up on the reading of those books we’ve been in- tending to read “sometime”. Those sweaters and socks that we were going to knit for those service relatives of ours will be completed. We can get a few of our friends to come over and have a quiet evening complete with fudge and popcorn. Towards the end of November, a few light snows usu- ally spread a sheet of dazzling white over the country- side. Thanksgiving Day, the most important holiday of the month, provides, usually, a number of football games, hay rides, and parties to end the month of November with fun and excitement. • — Ruth Smith It is a typical November day; cold, dreary, wet and windy. The raindrops are swept by the force of the wind against the few remaining leaves which fall gently to the ground. The fields and lawns once a brilliant green are now a barren, desolate brown. The gardens have been cleared of crops and a few lonely cornstalks stand alone in the distance. Even the houses, once prosperous looking seem dreary and desolate. Wherever one goes, if in the wide, open spaces or in the crowded areas of a city he cannot throw off the feeling of dreariness, lone- liness and despair which is so reminiscent of the month of November. The only way to counteract this feeling is to think ahead to the merry month of December and make the best of our circumstances by making as much as possible of Thanksgiving, Election Day, Armistice Day and emphasizing indoor parties and public gatherings. — James Bitzer Sad and forlorn, a thin, gray, weather-beaten figure; this is November. It is as if the world awakened one morning to realize that old age, like the thief that it is. had crept upon it, during the night. November has only memories to live upon. No dreams of a bright future, no promise of a glad springtime — nothing, nothing to be happy about, so it seems. Its youth is long past — ever, in middle-age its work is nearly done. And so November, filled with a great pity for itself, cries endlessly, great tears of rain, while tearing the few remaining leaves from the trees, the faded brown locks from its scanty growth of hair. What is there left to be glad for? Apparently nothing. The grass is dying, frost-bitten. Nearly all the trees are naked and as if ashamed of their plight, vainly try to conceal it with a few, withered, brown leaves. In a last effort to atone for its many misdeeds aged November, month of the turkey and pumpkin pie, bright- ens for an instant to give thanks to God for His ever- lasting mercy and then fades into obscurity before the triumphal march of vivacious December. — Katherine Clark With a luxurious cloak of silvery grey, Lady Novem- ber envelops the reds and greens and yellows of merry October and sedately walks over wooded trails. Into her deep sack she heaps the tall goldenrod and bright maple leaves, autumn gardens, and brown acorns, ripened fruits and rainbow colors. From the deep folds of her garments she draws forth cheerless days and cold rains, piercing winds and icy pavements, foggy mornings and heavy frosts. Soberly she labors, changing brilliant tones to dark shades; in her thirty days’ journey across the hills she scatters mournful notes everywhere. Outlined against her somber backgrounds, lofty trees stretch black arms to a gray sky, and wet roads reflects their images; gar- dens, so recently in glorious bloom, seem ashamed of their barren condition. All Nature grows gray and quiet- ly awaits December and her welcome blanket of white snow — Geraldine McC a rt i i y Page Seventy-one “ Ox ward axd Upward ” Turners Falls Hioii School 1944 By GLENNA BOYLE WHERE IS BEAUTY? “Beauty breaks in everywhere.” It is not necessary to go to an art museum, an opera, a city park or the Rocky Mountains to find it. Sunbeams in an attic, frost upon a window, a fire on the hearth, a cat quiescent on the stoop, the merry staccato of popping corn, cobwebs in corners, gleaming dishes, smiling faces, gentle hands — these can be found in the most humble homes. As there are vibrations in the atmosphere ready to be transformed into music, so do everyday things carry messages of beauty to those sensitive enough to receive them. Every morning on the same road to school I can discover lovely and delightful objects and scenes that I have never noticed before. Sometimes it is a single tree outlined against the sky, graceful birches reflected in a pool, red leaves entwined about a dark tree trunk or a newly-painted house. Not only is beauty found in tan- gible objects, but also in spiritual and moral values. This kind is seen in the triumph of the heart over evil, unfail- ing courage in the face of obstacles, culture hemmed in by crudity and humility in glory. Beauty is awaiting our appreciation. SPRING HOUSECLEANING The sort of spring housecleaning I am writing does not require soap, muscle, and sweat but neverthe- less it is no less painful and no less necessary. When the earth is putting on her new green cloak and homes shed their winter’s accumulation of smoke and grime would it not be appropriate to consider the mind an untidy attic, sort out the thoughts that have been stored away, throw out the rubbish, put the worthwhile ones in logical order and bring in some, new and valu- able, for safe keeping? The total number of thoughts should not be too great, however, for ample room must be left in one corner for a workshop where greater ideas may be born. It would be a sad mistake if a man were so sure he had sufficient knowledge and wisdom that he allowed himself no new intellectual achieve- ments. If you are now convinced that you would profit by a mental housecleaning, retire to a solitary spot and go into the inner recesses of your mind. As you try to enter you may stumble over a huge pile labeled “Hates.” Give it immediate attention. In the first box is the grudge you have been holding against your sister for skipping out early several evenings and leaving the dishes for you to do. Remember that she usually does more than her share willingly but at that time she had been very anxious to spend every possible minute with her sailor during his short furlough. So throw that disreputable item out without hesitation. All the others in the pile are equally unjust and petty, so do not spend long over them unless you can learn a lesson or two from the past. Then attack the “Complaints.” They do nothing but sap your strength. Why should you be discouraged because your hair is brown and your ankles too weak to skate? Tell yourself that a good personality w ill not take second place to any blonde and that skat- ing is not the only sport. You will probably find piles of “Envies,” Dislikes,” “Fears,” and many other not too admirable emotions as well. Exterminate them and establish constructive thoughts such as Loves,” Praises,” and “Ideals.” Consider what you have to be thankful for, what sort of a person you want to be and how you can become that person. Do not let your mind become a stagnant pool of hate and bitterness but rather a clear, fresh brook, increasing as it rushes joy- fully on. sj: % THE CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY Our community is built around a little white church. It’s lofty steeple, green blinds and simplicity of design make it not unlike those found all over New England. I think that it is the one thing that would impress me very strongly if I traveled casually through the town for the first time. It stands majestic and secure com- peting with the s now’s pure white in winter, contrasting with its green surroundings in summer and brightening the dull browns of autumn. By day its gilded weather- cock, as fickle as any woman, plays gayly with the wind and its many paned windows scintillate in the sun. By night it gleams from the shadows symbolizing the light of Jesus ready to guide us through the darkness of this world. The walls of the auditorium are impressively sheathed in matched wood laid in clever designs. The pulpit is furnished with red-covered furniture and has a great Bible given to the town many years ago by the governor The backs of the pews rise at right angles from the seats so that the congregation can not relax and lose interest in the sermon. The vestry is a cozy room, ideal for Sunday School, suppers and friendly socials. I have stated that our community is built arou nd the church. This is true only in a geographical sense. Few heed the summoning of the church bell on the Sabbath. Worldly affairs have drowned people in a sea of apathy. Sermons echo across empty pews and Sunday School scholars have little competition. I know that it is possible for rugged individuals to be Christians without attending church but most of us need an external stim- ulus. There is no reason why there should not be faithful workers. Have we not the privilege of worship- ing, a great religion, a task great enough to challenge us, a fine church building and organization, and a w ' orthy minister? It is actually our duty to support a church in our community for it is the established institution for spreading Christianity. Page Seventy-two “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 A HISTORICAL AND BEAUTIFUL PLACE W]ien someone asks us, “Where did you go on your vacations before the war?” many of us would probably say that we went many miles from home in order to see beautiful scenery or historical places. If that person then said, “Have you ever thought of or seen many of the historical places around your locality?” you would probably say, “No, they’re aren’t many places of his- torical interest around here.” However, this is not true. On the Northfield, Bernardston, and many other roads there are many monuments on the side of the road. How many of us have read or even looked at all of them? Old Deerfield, not so far away is one of the many historical towns of New England. How many of us have visited it? I doubt whether many of us have At the present many people are visiting local places on their vacations due to the lack of gasoline and trans- portation. One of the many historical places near us is the French King Bridge. Do we ever stop to consider why it was so named? Many people call it King Philip’s Bridge. Why? Many years ago during the French and Indian War a few French soldiers were coming down the Con- necticut River. When night fell the soldiers had to find a place to spend the night. In the dark they landed on the shore opposite the large rock in the center of the liver. In the morning when they woke up, they saw the large rock in the center of the river. They were so thankful that they hadn’t crashed into it in the dark that they named the rock, which used to be much larger, King Philip’s rock, in honor of their king. As years passed the name of the rock has been changed to French King’s Rock and is now known by both names. When the bridge was built in the early 1930’s what could be more appropriate than to name the bridge after the large rock protruding from the water? From the bridge can be seen beautiful scenery especially during autumn. Facing the north you can see hills of beautiful trees on either side of the bridge, in the center of the river is the large rock, and as far north as we can see the river appears to vanish in the flat farm- lands. On the other side of the bridge is a hill of tall trees which seems to be right in front of you because the river makes a sharp turn to the right. At the foot of the bridge on the left side is the mouth of the Millers River. A little further up the Millers River is a small black iron bridge. On the shore are a few farm houses adding to the typical New England scene. — Jean Golaszewski RAIN Of all the elements, rain is the most companionable. At night, the sound it makes as it hits the roof is a lullaby, and in a short while it has led its listeners to dreamland. How often has a man, troubled by in- somnia, surprised himself by falling rapidly to sleep while listening to the pattering rain-drops? There is a definite rhythm to it, and anyone musically inclined might be inspired to compose music to its rhythm. This evening song occurs when rain is in a maternal mood. The rain is a creature of many moods. On a misty day, it is like a young girl; dreamy, but somehow invigorating to associate with. After being cooped up for five hours in a hot, stuffy schoolroom, there is noth- ing more refreshing than a walk in such a rain. Bundled up to prevent pneumonia, but minus umbrella, it is fun to plod along, unmindful of puddles, with the mist in your face, and the wind clearing away every last cobweb from your brain. This is an excellent time to think, because almost everywhere you go l except for city streets) you may have privacy. Then after walking to your heart’s content, you return to the v, arm fire with a rested feeling, and a sense of renewed energy. When the rain is playful, it is like a small girl intent upon mischief. That is the time when it blows around corners and sends soaked pieces of cardboard and news- papers ca.eening down the street. When she is in this mood, she oiten dons an icy coat, and pelts against the window panes in the form of sleet. Mischievously, she spreads an icy blanket over the streets, and chuckles gleefully as she watches cars and pedestrians alike, go slipping and sliding along. Sometimes she gets angry and lets loose her wrath with the aid of Mr. Wind. Together they send a deluge upon the universe. On special occasions, when they are particularly angry, they go about uprooting trees and overturning small buildings. Then the people call rain names like “flood” or “hurricane”, so she feels ashamed and settles down. Of all of her moods, I like her best when she is dreamy but at all times she is the best of companions. — Janice Thompson A MOONLIGHT NIGHT IN WINTER Through a black, velvet sea majestically sailed the moon, with a remote and haughty stare upon the frozen land far below. Lacy, white clouds, like foam, scattered before her approach. Modestly, at times, she veiled her classic beauty in them lest it overpower her earthly worshippers. The bright stars dimpled and twinkled at themselves in the shining mirror of the pond — each Dying to outshine the other. A wee, little, lost breeze sighed mournfully through the pines and cried because there were no leaves with which to play on the other trees. Glistening like millions of small diamonds nestled against an ermine cloak was the hard-packed snow. Gliding on the silvery pond were boys and girls — their gay and boisterous laughter mingling agreeably with the clicking of flashing skate runners. Distant- ly, sleigh bells jingled in time with the clamping of horses’ hoofs. In homes light streamed forth from the many windows and from the chimneys wisps of smoke rose like incense in the frosty air. What is more beau- tiful than a moonlight night in winter? — Katherine Clark Page Seventy-three “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 AUNT NELLIE. WHERE ARE YOU? Father. Hello, dear. Mother. Hello, Fred, did you have a hard day at the of- fice? You look upset. Father. No-o-o, but I’ve unpleasant news for you. Mother. Why, what is it? Father. Aunt Nellie is coming to visit us tomorrow. Mother. Oh dear! Well I’ve been expecting it, to tell the truth. She hasn’t been here for almost a year now. Father. Yes I know. She telephoned to the office and said she was taking a taxi into town. Mother. Well there’s nothing we can do about it now ex- cept get ready for a long visit. Oh! and I’ll have to drag her hideous old portrait down from the attic. Af- ter her last visit I couldn ' t bear the sight of it. Aunt Nellie would be mortally offended if her picture wasn ' t on prominent display in the living room. I’m going up now while I think of it. Now let me see. Where did I put it? — Fred, Fred! will you come up here and help me look? 1 can’t find it anywhere! Father. These women! Always tucking things away and then not remembering where they put them. Mother. But I know I put it up here. I was so angry at Aunt Nellie after the remarks she made about Teddy’s and Don’s behavior I threw it into a dark corner and left it there. Father. Well, it’s not here now. While you’ve been wringing your hands I ' ve been looking. Mother. But Fred, what are we going to do? Aunt Nel- lie will never forgive us and you know how she is when she gets angry. Father. Yes, I know! But never mind it now. You can get the boys to hunt around tomorrow morning. And by the way, where are the boys? It’s almost supper time and if they’re late again they’re really going to get a thrashing. Teddy. Hey. Mom — we’re hungry! Donald. Come on, let’s eat. Father. Listen here! You mind your manners. If I re- member correctly your mother and I waited for a whole hour last night before you decided to come home to eat. Mother. Now, Fred, never mind. Teddy, go tell Rita we’re ready. Father. Donald and Teddy! Stop gobbling your food! Are you having a race? Donald. We’ve got to hurry. The fellows are waiting to go sliding with us. Father. Sliding! How can you go sliding? I told you last summer that you couldn’t have another sled after you took the runners off your old one to make a surf board. Teddy. Oh, we didn’t get a new one, Dad. Remember that old picture of Aunt Nellie that Mom threw in the attic? Mother. Oh!! Donald. Yah! At first it didn ' t go so hot but after we got the paint all scraped off we sure zipped along, huh Ted! Father. Catch your mother! She’s fainted! — Phyllis Schneider THAT HELPLESS FEELING Horace. Blast it all, Mabel! Come in here and help me find my collar button! I think the cussed thing’s roll- ed under the bureau or the bed. I broke my glasses today and I ' m blind as a bat. Mabel. I ' m coming, dear. Just wait ’til I finish this last fingernail. I’ve got them all polished but this one. Horace. Do you have to do that right now? How do you expect me to be ready by seven o’clock? Why did you ever promise the Van Snortens we’d play bridge with them tonight? You might have known I’d be dead tired after that Pemberton deal today. My he ad’s big as a balloon right now. Mabel. Hush, Horace. Think of your high blood pres- sure. Calm yourself. Now if you’d only exhibit a lit- tle more patience as I’ve often told you Horace. The devil with my blood pressure! No wonder it’s high with me standing on my head hunting for that blankety-blank button! Mabel. Horace. Be quiet. You might wake Junior and besides if he’s only half asleep I don ' t want him learn- ing any more of your dreadful language. Horace. Whew ! Mabel. Now you just lie down on the floor and lift up that side of the bedspread, don’t muss it! Here’s the flashlight and look good and sharp. Horace. ’Tain’t there! Mabel. Well, all right. Now get down and feel carefully under the bureau and my vanity dresser. Did you find it? Horace. No, but here’s your pearl earring you lost last summer. Mabel. Why, how nice, Horace. Now I can wear them tonight. Mrs. Van Snorten will be green with envy when she sees them. Oh dear! Where do you suppose that collar button can be? Wait a minute! There’s Poochie scratching at the front door to go out. Horace. I give up! Collar buttons, pearl earrings, dogs, and women take all the joy out of life. Mabel. Oh, Horace, darling. See what I found. Here’s your collar button. I found it by the door where Poo- chie had been playing with it. It’s dented a little but if you hurry we can just make it. I’ll go put on my lipstick. Horace. You beat all, Mabel. When you get that war- paint on you might come in here and help me find my handkerchiefs. - — Katherine Clark Page Seventy-four “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 I COULDN’T FORGET Hilda Thorsten quickly and quietly opened the door and slid inside. She breathed a silent prayer, 1 hank God, I got back home safely.” From the next room the frightened voice of an old woman called, ‘‘Who’s there?’ Hilda hunied to the other room and comforted the old woman, “Don’t be frightened, grandmother. It’s only Hilda. “But where were you?” “I was visiting Dr. and Mrs. Petersen with Olga.” “But it’s so late. If any one of the Germans had seen you.” “But they just didn’t, Grandma, so everything ' s all right.” Comforted and reassured the grandmother went back to her bed while Hilda went back to the kitchen. She took the larger lamp down from the shelf and lit it. As she went about preparing for bed she found herself thinking about what had happened that night. She and her childhood friend, Olga Jonson, had always gone to Dr. Petersen or his wife for advice in all mat- ters. Now in these trying times they went to them for comfort. Whenever opportunity afforded they would call on them. To night they had had another of their gatherings. But tonight — and Hilda shuddered at the thought, afraid for the safety of the ones involved. Erick, Olga’s brother, a young lad of only fourteen, had burst in upon them. This face was white but otherwise he appeared calm and unconcerned. As soon as Dr. Petersen had recovered from the shock that Erick’s entrance had caused, he demanded, “Erick, what’s the matter? What is the meaning of this?” “I had to come, Doctor. There’s something I must tell you. I was out after hours. A German officer saw me He taunted me for a while. An iron bar was leaning against the house. I grabbed it and struck him over the head. I killed him.” The color drained from Olga’s face and her knuckles showed white as she gripped the edge of her chair but still she made no sound. Dr. Petersen glued his eyes to the floor. “You know what they’ll do, Erick, if they find it was you?” “Yes — but, doctor, I could run away . By morning I’d be miles away from here.” “Still, it wouldn’t take long for them to find you. Run- ning away is the most obvious way of admitting your guilt. Even if you were to be gone tomorrow they would take Olga. She would suffer in their hands.” Hilda stole a glance at Erick. His fists were tightly clenched and he fought back tears but he set his jaw firmly and said quietly, “I’ll stay.” In that instant Hilda was again overcome by the same helpless feeling that had stolen over her in such mo- ments as this, since the Nazis had invaded her country. In a second though she had regained her composure gaining strength and courage from the fact that her friends were unafraid. Still her eyes filled with tears at the thought of what might befall them. The next morning Hilda was awakened by the sound of marching outside her window. Looking out she saw German soldiers rudely shoving along a captive in their midst. With fear in her heart she dressed hurriedly and went out to the nearby store where her worst fears were Confirmed. It was Erick. Dashing to Olga’s side she found her pale and nervous but bravely trying to attend to her household duties. The long, dreary day passed but no word from Erick That evening Hilda went again to comfort Olga b ' r sh e found the house empty. Frantically she inquired of the neighbor woman. “What’s happened here?” The woman stared ahead and said unemotionally — “The Germans took her away.” The next morning a bulletin was posted. Olga and Erick Jonson were to be shot. They had committed a ciime against the Nazi state. Hilda didn’t want to watch her friends’ execution but yet she couldn’t stay away. Erick and Olga remain- ed calm to the end. As she watched them fall, a strange thing happened to Hilda. She forgot all the things she had learned as a child. She forgot to be gentle and kind and to believe that all people had some good in them. In- stead she was overcome by an insane desire to kill — to kill every German she could. As she made her way home the thought uppermost in her mind was “There’s only one thing I want to do now. Somehow I’ll avenge their death.” An opportunity came sooner than she expected. The commanding officer, Colonel Swartz, very partial to parties, had invited himself to a small party that some of the townspeople were having at the inn. As usual, he was accompanied by a goodly number of his of ficers. “Just for company of course. Colonel Swartz did- n ' t need a bodyguard.” Throughout the evening the colonel made himself as unwanted as possible and in general spoiled the whole party. He barged into the little groups of men who dis- continued all c-onversatoin until he left. To the women he boasted of his exploits in the first war and what would be the outcome of this one. Tired of this snort the colonel de-ided to get a breath of fresh air. “Wonderful party,” he beamed as he stroll- ed toward the veranda. As she watched him leave Hilda’s eyes fell on a knife The blade was sharp and shiny. Unconsciously her fingers closed around the handle. The colonel inhaled deep breaths of air. Then sudden- ly he felt something sharp against his back. He yelled frantically and then dropped to the ground, And just be- yond those trees someone sped swiftly through the dark- ness. — Alpena Waidlictt Pape Sleventti-fivr “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 N APPRECIATION THE CLASS OF 1944 OF TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL THE ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR CO-OPERATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN MAKING THIS BOOK A SUCCESS Page Seventy-six “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 WITH BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1944 FROM THE DENTISTS AND PHYSICIANS OF TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS 8 Dentists Physicians DR. FREDERICK CASSIDY DR. J. E. DONAHUE DR. M. E. SULLIVAN DR. F. D. SULLIVAN J. R. CHARRON, M. D. K. JACOBUS, M. D. W. J. PELLETIER, M. D. H. A. RYS, M. D. Page Seventy-seven “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Palls High School 1944 A. M. GAMELIN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR 1943 - 1944 -SENIORS- Montague City, Massachusetts Page Seventy-eight “Onward nd Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 (Hhp (Srnenftpi) 2Urnrii?r-($azrtte HAS SERVED FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO YEARS AS FUTURE CLASSES ATTEND TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THEIR MEMBERS WILL ALSO TURN TO FRANKLIN COUNTY’S OWN NEWSPAPER THE NEWS OF TURNERS FALLS — AND OF THE ENTIRE WORLD Your Representative in Turners Palls JOHN T. QUINN 122 Avenue A EVELYN’S BEAUTY SHOP DISTINCTIVE BEAUTY CARE We Specialize In COLD PERMANENT WAVING 17 MAIN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 3740 - W . L . SALMON INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 118 AVENUE A DIAL 2007 D E M O N D ’ S Headquarters for SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND ALL KINDS OF STATIONERY 301 MAIN STREET — OPPOSITE LIBRARY GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 0477 REPAIRS — WRECKING SERVICE MONTAGUE GARAGE EVERETT S. MARTIN Proprietor TELEPHONE «W87 GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS MOBILGAS — MOBILOIL Page Seventy-nine “Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 I LLUSTRATED ADVERTISING ARTISTS AND PHOTO ENGRAVERS mOHfllDK EtOflVinGCo.1 iUSJJ GREENFIELD T MASS . IJjiUgfl EVA M. GIRARD DRY GOODS LINGERIE AND INFANT WEAR l M AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS GREETING CARDS — ALL KINDS EVERY GRADUATION GIFT WISH DESERVES A PRETTY THANK YOU CARD THE CORNER BOOK STORE ih; avenue a TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL E. M. GULOW COMPANY INCORPORATED HARDWARE — G. E. MODERN ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4N i PFERSICK BROTHERS FAMILY SHOE STORE Prices You Like To Pay” - FEATURING - STYLE SHOES FOR ALL OCCASIONS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS DIAL 75 TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS “It Pays To Walk Down Third Street” Page Eighty “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 NORTHAMPTON COMMERCIAL COLLEGE “ The School of Thoroughness ” JOHN C. PICKETT, Principal OUTSTANDING RECORDS ARE THE RESULT OF OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTION GRADUATES OF TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL HAVE CONTRIBUTED GENEROUSLY TO OUR REPUTATION AND IN SO DOING HAVE BROUGHT CREDIT UPON THEMSELVES AND THEIR ALMA MATER A BITE OR A BANQUET If You Care For Something: Different Compliments of E. E. BUCKMASTER DINE AT THE MODERN AGE CUISINE THE PLACE IS IDEAL — THE FOOD EXCELLENT AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL STORE MONAD PAINT STORES IN MONTAGUE AND NORTH LEVERETT TELEPHONE THE MAN WHO KNOWS WEARS TIMELY CLOTHES BARTLETT’S (to FEDERAL STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS TLIE FASHION SHOP BUDGET PLAN SMART STUDENTS’ CLOTHES FOR THE YOUNG MAN AND MISS CHAPMAN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS — BUY WAR BONDS - Page Eighty-one “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 BOURBE AU ' S NEIPP BROTHERS SHOES — RUBBERS SHEA THEATRE HOSIERY JOHN M. KUKLEWICZ LADIES’ AND MEN’S TAILOR CLEANING AND PRESSING A speciality MOB I LUBRICATION — TIRE VULCANIZING MOBILGAS — MOBILOIL HI-KLONIC MOTOR TREATMENT HAIGIS SERVICE STATION FRIENDLY SERVICE AT THE BRIDGE 177 AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS TURNERS FALLS. MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE Page Eighty-two “ Onward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 F. J. MALONEY ATHLETIC OUTFITTER 349 DWIGHT STREET (OPPOSITE TELEPHONE BUILDING) SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE 3-3400 ELITE SHOPPE APPAREL FOR SMART MISSES AND WOMEN DIAL 526 TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of RITA’S LUNCHEONETTE FEDERAL STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS FRANK M. KUSMESKUS MONTAGUE FARM PRODUCTS SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION TELEPHONE— Greenfield— 61 si GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK BUY SAVINGS BANK INSURANCE AND SAVE THE DIFFERENCE Mansion House Block GREENFIELD, M ASSACHUSETTS Page Eighty-three “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 MILLER5 FALLS TOOLS HIGH QUALITY TOOLS THAT ARE USED BY DISCRIMINATING MECHANICS AND CRAFTSMEN THE WORLD OVER A FRANKLIN COUNTY PRODUCT SINCE 1868 MILLERS FALLS COMPANY GREENFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS A BITE — A LUNCH — OR A BANQUET CARL’S TEA ROOM AND RESTAURANT QUALITY FOODS PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE 2«5 MAIN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 0622 THE BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1944 Compliments of SCHUHLE’S MARKET WHERE YOU CAN GET QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES I (Hi FOURTH STREET TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 427 SKINNER FLAGG JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS 101 AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 739 THE GEM MARKET JOHN J. GIRARD Proprietor — GROCERIES — MEATS — SEA FOODS “WHERE QUALITY COUNTS” 88 THIRD STREET TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 349 OR 340 Page Eighty-four “ Onward and Upward” Turners Palls High School 1944 JOHN MACKIN RANGE AND FUEL OIL COAL AND COKE MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE 2421 or 322 Compliments of RADIO STATION W H A I HAVE YOUR DIPLOMA AND GRADUATION PICTURE PUT INTO A BEAUTIFUL FRAME — AT - ALS ON’ S “Gifts For The Home Beautiful” 23! MAIN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS -EVANS- CONFECTIONERY — - LUNCHEONETTE Garden Theatre Building GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS GREENFIELD LAUNDRY COMPANY 38 AMES STREET DIAL — Greenfield — 3637 Agency — MeCARTHY, The Clothier P age Eighty-five ‘Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 HOYT’S REMNANT SHOP CLOTH EMPORIUM OF TURNERS FALLS, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF RADIO CAB 61 AVENUE A DIAL 345 KEITH PAPER COMPANY Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE PAPERS BONDS — LEDGERS TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS BARRETT BAKER SCHOOL SUPPLIES — BOOKS — 310 MAIN STREET GREENFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4525 Compliments of CLARK HARDWARE CO. JULIUS BLASSBERG HARDWARE AND SONS SPORTING GOODS SECOND STREET PAINTS TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 81ST 28� MAIN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Page Eighty-six “Oxvvakd am) Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 U. S. GOVERNMENT APPROVED ADVANCED FLYING SCHOOL CERTIFICATE NO. 778 BRIDGEPORT FLYING SERVICE, Inc. DR. JOSEPH L. LEVY, President CONTRACTORS TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION - PASSENGER FLIGHTS TURNERS FALLS AIRPORT TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONES 383 — 2121 Compliments of SOCQUET’S HILLSIDE FARM TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DAVIS ICE COMPANY -ICE- and Coolerators (COME IN AND SEE THE NEW MODELS) DIAL S!H1 5 FERRY ROAD TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL S041 W. S. CASSIDY INCORPORATED PONTIAC CARS TURNERS FALLS AND GREENFIELD, MASS. Compliments of F. MARTINEAU SON BEAUMIER MOTOR SALES MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS FORD DEALERS WILLIAMS GARAGE DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE MOST COMPLETE UP-TO-DATE ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE WELDING 30-MINUTE QUICK BATTERY CHARGING TIRE VULCANIZING TELEPHONE KOiM Page Eighty-seven “ Onward and Upward ” Turners Falls High School 1944 MONTAGUE INN A Real Place To Dine STEAK AND TURKEY DINNERS LOBSTERS — BANQUETS WEDDING AND ANNIVERSARY PARTIES CLASS REUNION DINNERS A SPECIALTY TELEPHONE 9085 Compliments of THE ROYL CLEANERS LICENSED SANITONE CLEANERS AVENUE A TURNERS PALES, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 2043 CAMILLE A. PAULIN ' — BARBER — 23 FIFTH STREET TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 586 MCCARTHY — The Clothier TAILOR-MADE SUITS A SPECIALTY TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 8401 GOTTLIEB KOCK SON - GROCERIES - A FINE LINE OF BIRD ' SEYE FROSTED FOODS TRY THEM ALSO S. S. PIERCE CANNED GOODS 10!) AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 531 MCCARTHY COAL CO. COAL — OIL — GRAIN POULTRY SUPPLIES HAY — CEMENT “ B . P . S . ” (Best Paints Sold) AT HOOD’S PHARMACY AGENTS FOR 49 YEARS 00 SECOND STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 581 DIAL 4!)2 Page Eighty-eight ‘ On ward and Upward Turners Falls High School 1944 QUALITY LUMBER AND MILLWORK FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS THE FRANKLIN COUNTY LUMBER CO. GREENFIELD NORTHAMPTON — SOUTH DEERFIELD FOURNIER BROTHERS THE REXALL STORE (One of the 10,000 from Coast to Coast) THE HOME OF CYNTHIA SWEETS — KEMPS — FRESH, CRISPY ASSORTED NUTS HOOD’S QUALITY ICE CREAM For the friendly service call on CLOVIS N. B. FOURNIER — PAUL J. FOURNIER Proprietors DIAL — TURNERS FALLS — 378 BAIRD’S BARBER SHOP BEN FRANKLIN STORES TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS MILKEY’S JEWELER optometrist: ESTABLISHED 1887 TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 43S DELUXE BEAUTY SALON JOSEPHINE KROL, Proprietor ALL KINDS OF BEAUTY CULTURE TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAT, Compliments of THE CONE SHOP Page Eighty-nine “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1944 — FROM THE — KENDALL MILLS HAWLEY PHARMACY Compliments of SNOW ' S ICE CREAM CO. MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE S27 84 SCHOOL STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of ARCHITECTURAL STONE COMPANY Compliments of LEAH ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE so FOURTH STREET TURNERS FALLS. MASSACHUSETTS MICHELMAN’S “THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN MEN’S AND BOYS’ WEAR” GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS JAMES E. CLEARY “THE SQUARE DEAL .JEWELER” JEWELRY CARDS — GIFTS 24, S MAIN STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Page Ninety “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 Esleeck Manufacturing Company ESLEECK’S THIN PAPERS Turners Falls, Massachusetts CHARRON’S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST 10 FEDERAL STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE 2277 GEORGE STARBUCK SON INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED 1892 STEAM. WATER AND PLUMP.ING CONTRACTORS LAND TILE — FLUE LINING GENERAL KITCHEN FURNISHINGS TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOR GIFTS OF QUALITY CLASS OF 1944 FROM THE TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA — TRY — THE REEN SHOPPE Y E T T E R — The Florist THE SHEA FOOD BAR FLOWERS SANDWICHES — SALADS FOR EVERY OCCASION — HOT PLATES - NOVEL CORSAGES A SPECIALITY — AND — 220 MAIN STREET GRE ENFIELD, M ASSACH USETTS FOUNTAIN REFRESHMENTS 277 FEDERAL STREET TELEPHONE 5«52 GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Page Ninety-one “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 MONTAGUE MACHINE CO. PAPER MILL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE WORK FOR NEIGHBORHOOD MILLS TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS J. A. HARLOW FURNITURE, FLOOR COVERINGS PAINTS AND ANTIQUES 77K FOURTH STREET TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 350 Compliments of TURNERS FALLS SCHUETZEN BEREIN AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED Compliments of MONTAGUE LAUNDRY (UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT) TELEPHONE «135 MONTAGUE, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of CARROLL’S RESTAURANT 7- FEDERAL STREET GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of SULLIVAN — Your Druggist GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS MRS. LENA M. KLOTZLE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION TURNERS FALLS. MASSACHUSETTS Page Ninety-two “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls Hioii School 1044 GEORGE H. REED COMPANY INCORPORATED BUILDING CONSTRUCTORS ‘‘Our Experience and Equipment are your Insurance” 24 Franklin Street GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4!� i o DRAGO’S FOR RADIOS CANDY — CIGARETTES THE TURNERS FALLS COAL COMPANY RANGE AND FUEL -OIL- avenue A “HAVE PHIL FILL YOUR BIN AND TANK” TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL S24:: THE CROCKER INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS “THE BANK WITH THE CHIMES” TURNERS FALLS. MASSACHUSETTS JOHN E Q U I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN FRUIT — ICE CREAM — SODA CIGARS — TOBACCO GET ESSO SERVICE — AT — COUTURE BROTHERS TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 721 TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 227 Page Ninety-three “Onward and Upward” Ti rnkrs Falls High Sc hool 1944 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR FUTURE GREENFIELD GAS LIGHT COMPANY KELLEHER CORPORA TION MONTAGUE ROD AND REEL COMPANY JOSEPH A. SCHAFF GUILD OPTICIAN WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF SPLIT BAMBOO RODS Formerly with A. J. Lloyd Company Boston, Massachusetts GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE r.:t 77 Compliments of PHILIP ELMER HARDWARE MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS KEEP “OLD GLORY WAVING BUY U. S. WAR BONDS Page Ninety-four “Onward and Upward” Turners Falls High School 1944 OUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE LOUIS EQUI TAXI SERVICE TELEPHONE 031 MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS AND LIGHT LUNCHES ARE UNEQUALLED REAL ITALIAN SPAGHETTI THE SAHARA BAR MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS GOULD’S HOME-MADE ICE CREAM CONFECTIONERY — SODAS CIGARS — CIGARETTES POPCORN — MILLERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of ADAM MIRECKI TUBERCULIN TESTED PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM SPRINGDALE DAIRY MONTAGUE, MASSACHUSETTS Page Ninety-five “Onward and Upward” Turners Fails High School 1944 FRANKLIN COUNTY PRESS INCORPORATED PLANNING TODAY TO BETTER SERVE YOU IN THE POST WAR WORLD PRINTING FRANKLIN COUNTY’S GREAT OF ALL KINDS FAMILY SHOPPING CENTER - SINCE 1SS2 — ;o AVENUE A TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 025 GREENFIELD; CADE’S FLOWER SHOP CHECK UP ON YOUR WARDROBE TODAY THEN DIAL 2015 PARISIAN CLEANERS AND DYERS WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS ALL WORK GUARANTEED 10 AVENUE A FULLY COVERED BY INSURANCE DIAL 8551 «5 SECOND STREET TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS Open Daily — 7 A. M. - 6 P. M. Saturday — 7 A. M. - 8 P. M. WE ARE AS NEAR TO YOU AS YOUR TELEPHONE Page Ninety-six (Plastic Binding — U. S. Patent No. 1970285 — J. S. Wesby Sons, Worcester, Mass.) ] ] ] ] ] 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 I � j L