Wells River High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Wells River, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1930 volume:

The Chatterbox Innr Uplla HilTPr, Ut. 1930 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chatterbox Staff .................. Calendar—May 29 to June 26 ........ Solid Session Program ............. Next Year’s Courses of Study ...... Editorials ........................ Exchanges ......................... School News ....................... Senior Class Picture .............. Class Day Program and Parts ....... Graduation Exercises and Honor Parts Alumni News ....................... Athletics ......................... Jokes ............................. Advertisements .................... School Song ....................... .......................... Page 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 2 ............................. 2, 3 ............................ 4, 5 ................................ 5 ............................ 6, 7 ............................... 8 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 .............. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 .......... 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 ..................... 28, 29, 30 ..................... 5, 7, 22, 30 ... 2 3 of cover and 31 to 38 ..................... 4 of cover Editor-in-Chief Business Manager School News Literary Athletics Jokes Alumni Advertisements Subscriptions CHATTERBOX STAFF Mary Sawyer, ’30 Hollis Darling, ’30 ASSISTANTS Flora Glynn, ’32 Lillian Tripp, ’31, George Deming, ’32 Rene Rogers, ’30, Lyndol Davis, ’32 Bernard Adams, ’32, Eugene Murphy, ’32 Winston Gibson, ’32, Ruth Wilson, ’32 Gordon Adams, ’32, Truxton Taylor, ’32 Adna Mulliken, ’30, Robert Wilson, ’33 2 THE CHATTERBOX CALENDAR—MAY 29 TO JUNE 26 May 29. Thursday P. M. 2:00 o’clock, Pre-Memorial Exercises. May 30. Friday, Holiday. June 2. Monday, Baseball, Peacham at Peacham. June 3-5.Inch, Examinations. June 6. Friday, Last day of school, Baseball, Groton here. Report Cards. Registration for next year. June 7. Saturday, 2:30 P. M., Class Day. June 8. Sunday, 8:00 P. M., Baccalaureate Service conducted by Rev. Ben Malcolm Smith. June 9. Monday, 8:00 P. M., Graduation Exercises. June 26. Thursday evening, Alumni Banquet and Dance at Village Hall. SOLID SESSION PROGRAM HOURS WELLS MUNSELL FARMAN LANPHERE .8:20- 9:00 S. Eng. 3. 4. French 1. Bookk. 9:00- 9:40 Gen. Sci. S. Hist. 3. Ho. Ec. MWF 9:40-10:20 Alg. 1. Eng. 2. Hist. 4. Ho. Ec. MW 10:20-11:00 Trig. M. W. F. Bot. T. T. F. Eng. 1. S. 11:00-11:40 Trig. M. W. Bot. T. T. F. Latin 1. S. 11:40-11:50 LUNCH PERIOD 11:50-12:00 S. Latin 2. French 2. Type. A. 12:30- 1:10 Alg. 2. S. French 3. Type. B. NEXT YEAR’S COURSES OF STUDY Courses to be Offered in 1930-1931 Wells River High School College Preparatory Commercial Course First Year English r Algebra I Latin I Social Science f General Science ! Ancient History Home Economics:}: English I Algebra I Business Arithmetic Social Science ! General Science ! Ancient History Home Economics:}: THE CHATTERBOX 3 Second Year English II English II Geometry Geometry Adv. Algebra f Adv. Algebraf French I French I Med. and Mod. History Med. and Mod. History Latin II Typewriting I Social Science ' Social Science General Sciencef General Sciencef Home Economics:}: Home Economics:}: Third Year English III IV English III IV Geometry Geometry Adv. Algebra f Adv. Algebraf French II French II Med. and Mod. History Med. and Mod. History Latin III Typewriting II Physics Physics Chemistryf Chemistryf Home Economics:}: Home Economics:}: Stenography Bookkeepingf Fourth Year English III IV English III IV French III French III Am. Hist, and Civics Am. Hist, and Civics Latin IV Stenography Physics Physics Chemistryf Chemistryf Home Economics:}: Home Economics:}: Bookkeepingf Typewriting II Required Courses +Not given in 1930-31 fSewing and Cooking alternate Cicero and Virgil alternate Chemistry and Physics alternate General and Social Science alternate Adv. Alg. and Geometry alternate Required for Graduation 16 points English 4 points Algebra 1 point Geometry 1 point Am. Hist. 1 point Nat. Hist. 1 point Soc. Science 1 point Elect any other 7 points 4 THE CHATTERBOX There is a certain amount of satisfaction in performing some tasks for the last time. The satisfaction derived from writing what will appear as an editorial for the June 1930 Chatterbox is that our contributions in the future will be solicited by the Alumni Editor. We have learned that criticism should be constructive; we have wel- comed the comments made by the Exchange Editors of other school papers but we have found errors in our own paper to which they have not called attention. There is no doubt in our minds about the success of the Chatterbox next year and for many years to come. We have had a large staff; each has gained some practical experience and it’s a hopeful sign when any group forms the habit of saying, Next year, let’s improve on this.” And it is because of this attitude on the part of those who will have the responsibilities of our school paper next year that we welcome them as our successors. -----5----- We believe in advertising so have sent the Chatterbox to each of the rural schools under Mr. Garvin’s supervision. Mr. Wells has been getting acquainted with the young people in these schools and has told them what Wells River High School can offer them next year, and the underclassmen stand ready to welcome all new students next September. -----5----- The Chatterbox extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Boughton of Gettysburg, Penn., on the birth of twin sons, William Stearns and Robert Leonard, March 22. -----§----- The student body had not realized the importance of Mr. Cameron’s faithfulness to duty until he was unable to continue his work as janitor. We have missed him since he has been ill and at the hospital and we all wish for his recovery. THE CHATTERBOX $ Our school orchestra is gaining recognition outside the school house walls and, under the leadership of Mrs. Adine Farwell, will take part in the Class Day program. Mrs. Farwell will have charge of the music for Bac- calaureate services and for graduation. ----5--- EXCHANGES RECEIVED DURING THE SPRING TERM Danville Hi-Ways”—Danville, Vt. You have a well organized paper, but why not have a few more jokes? The Live Wire”—Newbury, Vt. Literary department well written. We suggest Basket Ball pictures for next year. The Four-Leaf Clover” The schools of Cabot, Marshfield, Plainfield and Woodbury must have fine inter-school spirit to publish a paper like yours. Success to The Four-Leaf Clover.” Fulgor”—White River Junction, Vt. Your cuts are used effectively. A good Alumni department. Dial”—Brattleboro, Vt. Fine Athletic write-up. Good formation of departments. The Cycle”—Woodsville, N. H. Fine literary department; poems show poetic ability. Orange and Blackbird”—Highgate Center, Vt. We were glad to receive the March and April numbers of this paper from Highgate. We are sending copies of our three issues and shall put Orange and Black” on our exchange list for next year. JOKES Pedestrian: What’s the shortest way to the emergency hospital?” Cop: Just stand right where you are.” —H. H., Pittsburg, Pa. Miranda, whassat light shinin’ in yo’ eyes?” Tha’s my stop light, Rastus.” —The Groundhog. 6 THE CHATTERBOX HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The Sophomore Class had charge of assembly the last day of the winter term, March 21. The main items on the program were: A debate: Resolved that Wells River High School should discontinue her contests with nearby schools. ’ The debaters on the affirmative were Rene Rogers '30, Kenneth Leonard '31 and James George '33. Those on the negative were Mary Sawyer '30, Lillian Tripp '31 and Flora Glynn 32. The decision of the judges was in favor of the negative. The Mid-Year presentation of the scholarship cup was made by Mrs. Maidae Hooker, class of 1920 and President of the Alumni Association. Mary Sawyer, President of the Senior class, replied and accepted the cup in behalf of the class of 1930 which had maintained the highest average. The platform in Mrs. Homeister’s room was used for the rest of the program. It consisted of a Minstrel show given by seven chosen from high school classes and coached by Mrs. Lanphere. The spring term began April 7. Solid session was tried out from April 29 to May 2. The plan was liked and adopted for the remainder of the school year. During the ten- minute lunch period, the Home Ec. girls sold sandwiches. The most popular announcement on the bulletin board during the entire spring term was: Any pupil in the High School who is passing in every subject may be excused from final examinations in whatever subject he has THE CHATTERBOX 7 a last semester average of B or above, provided he makes the necessary ar- rangements with the teacher of the subject.—L. L. Wells, April 30, 1930” The High School and Grades held Pre-Memorial Day exercises Thurs- day afternoon, May 29, at the Village Hall. ----5--- GRADED SCHOOL NEWS Miss Clara Trefrin, Miss Marjorie Young, and Miss Joanna Welch of the Teachers’ Training Class at Lyndon Center were here four weeks getting practical experience in teaching in the grades. The pupils of the lower grades are enjoying Healthyland,” the book received in appreciation of the help of members of Grade 6 in selling seals for the Vermont Tuberculosis Association. The Seventh and Eighth Grades have recently received from the Alumni Book bund a copy of Rugg’s Introduction to American Civilization” and Lansing’s Life in the Greenwood.” The boys of the Seventh and Eighth Grades have sent letters to Hawaiian pupils and Danzig schools. Thus far only one letter has been received in reply. This one was addressed to Bill Knight by Dora Paul of Danzig. The letter was written in German script which Bill has been deciphering with the aid of a German Grammar, but the complete translation was the joint effort of several people in the village who had previously studied German. ----5----- JOKES I was suffering from liver trouble and the doctor told me that if 1 laughed fifteen minutes before each meal, my condition would improve. One day in a restaurant, while having my little laugh, a man at the opposite table walked over to me and said in an angry manner: What the devil are you laughing at?” Why, I am laughing for my liver,” I said. Well, then I guess I had better start laughing too. I ordered mine half an hour ago.” —Pharmacal Advance. Caller: I want to see the boss.” Office Girl: Sorry, but he’s in conference with the vice-president and the general manager.” Caller: Let me in. I know a funny story too.” —Door Ways SENIOR CLASS OF 1930 Standing, Left to Right— Herbert O. Andrews, Adna H. Mulliken, Hollis C. Darling Sitting, Left to Right— Rene R. Rogers, Mary C. Sawyer, Pearl M. Russell, Marjorie L. Amidon THE CHATTERBOX 9 CLASS DAY PROGRAM On the Maple Lodge Lawn Saturday, June 7, 1930 at 1. Processional 2. History of the Class of 1930 Adna Mulliken 3. Presentation of Gifts Rene Rogers 4. Advice to the Undergraduates Hollis Darling 5. Response Lillian Tripp 6. Music School Orchestra 7. Class Will Herbert Andrews 8. Prophecy of the Class Marjorie Amidon 9. Recitation of the Class Ode Mary Sawyer 10. Recessional ---S-- CLASS HISTORY I have studied history for several years but never thought I would be a Historian myself. However, being chosen Historian of the class, it falls to my lot to relate as accurately as possible the important facts and events of the illustrious class of 1930 and of our school during the past four years. September 6, 1926 was the very eventful day, when our class of ten members ventured into High School. As freshmen we included the follow- ing students: Harry Adams, Herbert Andrews, Marjorie Amidon, Hollis Darling, George Gymer, Adna Mulliken, Rene Rogers, Pearl Russell, Mary Sawyer and Cecelia Schaeffer. The faculty for that year was: Mr. Wilfred Owen, Principal; Mr. Melvin Wright, Assistant Principal; and Miss Caro- line Hill, teacher of the languages. During that year George Gymer, Cecelia Schaeffer and Harry Adams left school. George and Adams went to work and Cecelia moved to Han- over where she entered Hanover High School. A school play, Bits of Blarney,” was the outstanding feature of that year. Seven of us came back in 1927 to enroll as Sophomores. The Faculty for that year was slightly changed. Mr. Boughton be- came principal in place of Mr. Owen, who went to Danville High School and Miss Hill and Mr. Wright came back as assistant teachers. In our Sophomore year, Hollis Darling and Herbert Andrews started their career in basketball as substitutes on the regular team. Since we did not have any particular Sophomore rules to obey when we were Freshmen, we decided to make some regulations for the class of 1931. These were 10 THE CHATTERBOX submitted to the class, but were not obeyed very well and we found it nec- essary to hold an initiation in which the Freshmen were duly punished. When we enrolled as Juniors, our class enrollment had not changed, but there was a new faculty; Mr. Muir, a graduate of Colby, was principal; Miss Munsell and Miss Farman, a graduate of University of Vermont, were the assistant teachers. At our first class meeting that year, Hollis Darling was elected President; Mary Sawyer, Vice-President; Rene Rogers, Secretary and Treasurer and Mr. Muir, our class advisor. There were two school plays presented that year. In The Little Clod- hopper,” presented in the spring, Hollis Darling was one of the cast. In the winter Marjorie Amidon and Pearl Russell attended the Girls’ Conference held at Brattleboro, Vt. Our last year found no change in our class but the faculty was slightly changed. Mr. Wells of U. V. M. took the place of Mr. Muir and Mrs. Lanphere taught Home Economics and the commericial subjects which were added to the curriculum this year. Our class president was Mary Sawyer; Vice-President, Hollis Darling; Secretary and Treasurer, Rene Rogers; and Faculty Advisor, Mr. Wells. We had a very successful year in basket ball, winning some 14-5. At the end of the basket ball season the players were presented gold basket ball trophies. We, as a class, are very proud of the record of the team, as three of our members were regular players: Captain Hollis Darling, center; Rene Rogers and Herbert Andrews, guards. The girls organized a basket ball team and Mary Sawyer was Captain. Even though our school has a small number of girls from whom to select a team, credit and praise for spirit and work should be given them. A play, Go Slow, Mary,” was presented this year, in which Rene Rogers, Mary Sawyer and Hollis Darling from our class had parts. In the fall, Hollis Darling, Business Manager and Mary Sawyer, Editor- in-Chief of the Chatterbox, attended a meeting at Burlington, for all Editors and Assistants of different school papers in the state. This year Mary Sawyer attended the Girls’ Conference which was held at Bradford. In every year in high school, each class has given many very interesting assemblies, one of which was a special program put on by our class last Arm- istice Day, when we had music and readings appropriate for the occasion. Now we are leaving Wells River High School to take our places as men and women of today. We shall carry with us pleasant memories of happy days spent here, and we hope that sometime in the future each of us will have made a worthy record, and will be living lives as useful as our four years here have been pleasant. —Adna Mulliken THE CHATTERBOX 11 CLASS GIFTS Toward a lasting remembrance of W. R. H. S. I have been given the power to present these gifts to my classmates. I trust that they will be found appropriate and a great help to each of this now dissolving class of 1930. When I read the name will each one step forward to receive his gift. Marjorie Amidon: Marj. has been trying to make us believe that the moon is made of green cheese for the last four years. But really, Marj., your bluff hasn’t fooled anybody. Therefore, we present to you this telescope to carefully analyze the moon. Bill Andrews: The strong man with a low voice. We suggest to Bill that this loud speaker could improve him, for we know that he is worthy of giving the world a lot of good sound knowledge. Hollis Darling: Owing to the fact that you have been in the habit of being late to school every other day this year, we find it most appropriate to present to you this alarm clock, sincerely hoping that your career in electricity and this alarm clock will keep you awake for a home run rather than a walk in this world. Adna Mulliken: The sheik of the school who gives instructions on How to Capture any Fair Maiden.” Since you have found that practising this art is harder than preaching it, we offer to you our hearty sympathy and to console you we present these twins. May you keep them forever and live happily ever after. Pearl Russell: We who have known you for four years all know that you are very good, but being very quiet, we fear others may overlook this, unless you develop your sense of humor. So we consider it our humble duty to present to you this book consisting of many jokes. Will you please memorize them and use them on the proper occasions to get acquainted. Mary Sawyer: The vamp of the entire school. She has broken more masculine hearts in school than Cleopatra did in all Egypt. Mary has been trying for three years to capture the fellow who has the sportiest looking roadster. To end your search, we present to you this humble but well- built Cadillac. —Rene R. Rogers -----§---- ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES We, the Class of 1930, think it advisable to give a little advice to the Undergraduates. As Seniors and the oldest and wisest group in W. R. H. S., we feel it our duty to leave some of the much that we have learned here, that 12 THE CHATTERBOX you younger people may not find High School life as hard as we have found it to be. We advise the Junior Class to take on a few more members so that their graduation exercises will not be as hard to get ready for as we have found ours to be. We are going to counsel Lil Tripp to continue to be as happy next year as she has been this and there are only two ways we can see; one is to look up another Ford driver and the other is to drive a Ford herself. While hunting for a piece of advice for Mr. Leonard, we found our- selves confronted with the problem of high flying. Chet, we most sincerely advise you to keep off skiis before you jump out of your best school day life. We advise Gordon Adams to read the newspapers more so that next year he may be able to give a news report in English class whenever the teacher asks for it. The class of 1932 is large enough in numbers, but we advise the mem- bers to do less playing in their classes and keep up with the high scholastic average which we have set for two semesters. We advise Mr. Murphy to get a little more pep and not drawl out his words when speaking in class. If he should go a little more quickly to class next year, it would not disturb things so much. The class of 1 933 has lost two of its members this year; Gordon Rus- sell and Wayne Heath. We, the Class of 1930, suggest that they bring in a few new members and, for variety, why not admit at least one girl? Besides this, we wish that a certain member of the Freshman class, Richard Amidon, would get rid of his bad disposition, because we fear that he will regret having such a temper when he leaves Wells River. We hear that he is leaving this school to attend a larger one where he may play foot- ball. We admit that he has been a very good athlete for us, but fear that he is hardly big enough to play football yet. Advice is harder to give than an outsider thinks, because it docs not fit everyone. As this is the last of our school days here, we shall endeavor to give you a few examples to follow. One of the easiest things to let go backward in any High School is scholastic standing. In our school, athletics and social life play at least some small part, but we have always kept up the scholastic standing and we feel certain that the succeeding classes will maintain this record. We advise each member who returns to W. R. H. S., to bring at least one new student with him next year so that there may be a much larger High School. We sincerely hope for the best for our old High School; we have tried to uphold its traditions and we expect you who follow us to continue to do this with even better results in the years to come. —Hollis Darling '30 THE CHATTERBOX 13 JUNIOR RESPONSE We, as underclassmen, know you better than you think we do or even better than you know yourselves. We sincerely hope that you will take our parting advice with a good will because we know from experience that it will help you, if you do so. As for Marj” Amidon, a few less dances would be an improvement and, at the same time, give the other girls a chance. Since Bill” Andrews has a very important air, we would advise him to get out in the big out-of-doors and do something that he may exercise this talent and have himself more appreciated. We would like Hollis Darling, captain of two sports, basketball and baseball, to consider accepting a position as coach for us in the future years. Of course we mean of men, not of care. We all know that Adna Mulliken likes to talk very much and very well; we would advise him to set up a little candy booth on Boston Common, for there he could certainly exercise his conversational ability. As for Rene Rogers, we would advise him to enter into the taxi business as he is in good practise driving his car; and Wells River certainly needs a cheap Ford taxi service. Pearl is a very sedate and peaceful girl. We seriously advise you, Pearl, to limber up and express yourself. For after all, it pays to advertise. Mary, we all are wondering how you will look teaching a bunch of fifteen youngsters to spell. Our last advice to the class president is to im- prove her knowledge of a serious attitude toward life. We, the Junior class are about to bid you, the class of '30, Good-bye. We wish you success in whatever you undertake to do. We are sure that you will be as successful as you have proven to be during the years which we have been together here in Wells River High School. You have shown great co-operation with others to make anything which the school has under- taken a great success. The Junior class will have to strive hard to keep up this spirit which you Seniors have put before us as a good example. The goal which you have set is high and we will have to do our utmost to keep high the stand- ards which you have left for us. We will feel a great space when we return to school without you next year. But we will also think of you as continuing with the same great spirit which you have left in our school. At the thought of you gone from here, we console ourselves with the thought that you have just started on your journey which leads up the nar- row and crooked path to success. You have just started out to accomplish you high ideals. With this spirit we sincerely wish you good luck. And with this we bid you Farewell.” —Lillian M. Tripp, '31 14 THE CHATTERBOX CLASS WILL We, the class of 1930, knowing that we are soon to depart from your midst, being of sound mind and in full possession of our faculties, do hereby will and bequeath to the underclassmen and faculty, all our worldly effects in W. R. H. S. to wit: Article I We, the class of 1930, bequeath to Miss Farman the ability to look cross. She should exercise the said ability in American History class. We can say this now that we are not in school. Article II To Mr. Wells we leave the privilege to elect a private secretary for him- self in order that he may have time to accomplish more school activities. Article III To Mrs. Lanphere we bequeath the right to run all minstrel shows in the village of Wells River. Mrs. Lanphere seems to prefer dark skin to quite a great extent. Article IV Hollis Darling leaves to Lyndol Davis the right of sending and receiv- ing notes from a certain sophomore girl, provided that this practise does not interfere with his classes. Article V Pearl Russell leaves to Bill” Shortsleeves her ability to study in order that the said boy may skip school at any time without worrying about his studies. We are afraid he really needs this help. Article VI Marjorie Amidon wills to Bob” Wilson her perfected bluffing ability. We all hope that Bob” will study, although he has this facility. Article VII Rene Rogers bequeaths to Chet” Leonard the privilege of escorting Lillian Tripp to and from school, and the permission to devote his evenings to her, provided that he tries to be a John Aldcn,” and does not speak for himself. THE CHATTERBOX 15 Article VIII Hollis Darling bequeaths to George Denning his athletic ability in order that the said George Deming may earn his letters in the coming year. At any rate, he is trying hard. Article IX To Flora Glynn, Rene Rogers leaves the rapid walking pace which he uses between the underpass and a certain residence on South Main Street, in order that she may get to school on time. Article X Adna Mulliken leaves his size to Bud” Murphy in order that he may be the star basket-ball center in the coming year. Article XI Bill” Andrews wills to Winston Gibson his position on the basketball team for the coming year. We think Winston needs this form of exercise to regulate his physique. Article XII Pearl Russell bequeaths her reliability to Ruth Wilson. We hope Ruth uses this quality to the best advantage. Pearl reserves the right to use this reliability whenever she so desires. Article XIII Adna Mulliken leaves his golf clubs to Bunny” Adams. We hear that Bunny” is going to compete with Bobby” Jones this coming summer. Article XIV To James George, Mary Sawyer leaves her sunny disposition. We hope Jimmy” will make good use of this while in school, as well as in athletics. Article XV To Ike” Taylor, Mary Sawyer also bequeaths her agility in order that the said Ike” may move more quickly and be more alert on the baseball diamond. Signed, sealed, and declared this seventh day of June 1930, A. D., in the Village of Wells River, County of Orange, State of Vermont. Signed: Mary C. Sawyer, Hollis C. Darling, Marjorie L. Amidon, Rene R. Rogers, Pearl M. Russell, Adna H. Mulliken. Herbert O. Andrews, Scribe. Witnessed by: James George '33, George Deming '32, Lillian Tripp '31 16 THE CHATTERBOX CLASS PROPHECY Thunder? Yes, and what a bolt of iightning! And now what a cloud of smoke was filling the room. 1 was hurrying to get down the old, rickety attic stairs from the cobwebby room under the rafters when, as I reached the last step and opened the hall door, I was surrounded on every side by flames. A fireman sprang through the window with his hose and just as he turned the water on my blazing clothing, I recognized none other than Hollis Darling, by his wavy hair, but I saw no more for I was overcome by the smoke. When 1 became conscious, 1 found myself in a very neat hospital. The first thing 1 heard was, She has come to, Dr. Rogers.” Where had I heard that name before? Regers?” I saw, though very dimly, my classmate, Rene Rogers, still bent over from driving the Ford truck. I spoke to the nurse and she told me about the new doctor. He had gone to work shortly after our graduation, but, realizing he could do better, he went to the Uni- versity of Vermont, graduated, and later took a special course in surgery in New York. And now he was a very famous surgeon. After a few days, I had the pleasure of visiting with Dr. Rogers about our class at W. R. H. S. He told me that Hollis Darling, the fire chief who had rescued me, had become famous for his speedy work, especially running about in a little l ord Coupe. Later, Dr. Rogers brought in a radio for my entertainment. The music was very good one night, and as I listened — Can that be—?” es, he answered; Monk plays about every night over the radio. Mulliken’s Orchestra is on the air now. After we graduated, Adna left Wells River, took saxaphone lessons for two years, then gave lessons a year, and now he plays with great skill the saxaphone, clarinet and cornet. His orchestra is in great demand and plays at the leading Night Clubs in New York.” The next morning, Dr. Rogers’ wife, who occasionally visited the Doc- tor’s patients, came to my room and asked how I was feeling. It seemed good to have someone to talk with. WTile we were visiting the Doctor suddenly entered and asked, Is Mary here?’ I looked at her again, and, for the first time, recognized our class president, Mary Sawyer. She told me that she had been a dancer in the largest cabaret in New York. It was her first night when a large box of flowers came with a card attached that read. Dr. Rene Rogers.” She was much surprised and glad to know that a school- mate was in the city. They renewed their friendship and Mary soon found out that after Rene had graduated and started out on his medical career, Lillian had decided not to give up her work as a music teacher. When Mary heard this, she decided, upon request, to give up her dancing and keep house for Dr. Rogers. THE CHATTERBOX 17 I rather hated to leave the hospital fer it had united most of our class; but 1 went home and one day with several of my neighbors, went to a Home Economics Demonstration at the High School kitchen. Many people were present. Who should appear before us but Pearl Russell. After the lecture, many were waiting to speak to her; I had to wait a long time but finally she recognized me and I invited her out to dinner that evening. She accepted and at dinner told me that after graduating from W. R. H. S. she had spent one year at home and the following year had gone to Smith College and grad- uated. After dinner she seemed to be in a great hurry and explained that she must attend a demonstration where our classmate, Herbert Andrews, was experimenting on electricity and lightning. She told me that recently while he was experimenting, a bolt of electricity had escaped and partly destroyed a house on Maple Street. Why, that was my house, but I thought it was real thunder and light- ning.” My accident had been caused by his experiment, but one should certainly pardon a classmate. —Marjorie Amidon '30 ----5---- FOUR HAPPY YEARS Happy memories, our high school days will seem, When, in later years, the past comes in view For us, like happiness from out a dream, So filled with studies hard, but pleasures too, A good time had with teachers and with friends, Who now must go to friends and places new. Four happy years, but now as Fate intends They go, like clouds from out the sky until Memory, in the years to come, shall send Her dreams of dear old high school days, to fill Each one with thots that ever seem so dear. O school days, may you return again to thrill, For now you’re gone, we know not where, But in our mem’ry lingers Four Happy Years.” —Mary Sawyer '30 18 THE CHATTERBOX GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE CLASS OF 1930 Village Hall Monday, June 9, 1930 at 8 OClock Processional Prayer Salutatory and Essay Address to the Graduating Class Essay and Valedictory Recessional Rev. Ben Malcolm Smith Pearl Russell Rev. Albert Sherberg Mary Sawyer --§-- SALUTATORY It would seem strange for a pupil from a neighboring village to welcome the citizens of Wells River to one of their own public buildings, so I am not going to do that; but as a member of the Class of 1930 of Wells River High School and in behalf of my classmates, I welcome each and every one of you to these graduation exercises, parents, friends schoolmates, citizens of Wells River and of neighboring towns, and strangers. Each one is here for some special reason, personal interest in some one or more of our class, loyalty to fellow students, interest in educational matters, perhaps from force of habit; but whatever your reason for being here, we welcome you. —s----- MY VOCATION Work should be considered an opportunity,” so ones life work must be chosen with care. It is a privilege to work, so ones choice should be made, not alone for what money it may bring or for any possible fame to oneself, but for the benefit to others. To illustrate this thought let us recall the answers to a friendly visitor at a stone quarry. He asked the first workman, What are you doing?” The workman replied, I am working for ten shillings a day.” Of the second workman, the visitor asked the same question. His re- ply was, I am cutting stone.” To the third workman, the same question was put, but his answer was, I am building a cathedral.” Which was the most successful of the three? THE CHATTERBOX 19 The one who could be successful in his life work is not one who is simply working to earn his ten shillings a day, but one who, while working, realizes that he is building a cathedral. Work is a necessity. It is necessary to be interested in some line of work to make one’s way, to keep one’s self-respect, to foster one’s initiative. A knowledge of any line of useful work gives one a feeling of security that nothing else can produce. The knowledge that one has it in her power to care for herself and for others produces a feeling of satisfaction that is of more value than the accumulation of money. Work is an honor; work is a trust; work is a blessing. A useful life is not without its work and a helpful member of society has to be willing to work with others and for the benefit of others as well as for ones self; to share honors, accept trusts, bring blessings. A vocation is a calling; any occupation for which one has special abili- ties, for which one qualifies one’s self, or to which one devotes one’s time or life. One’s vocation should be work for which she has some interest; some natural liking; something she has faith in, something she knows will give the results desired. And the desired results are the pleasure and confidence one experiences in doing the work; the knowledge that one is a useful mem- ber of the community in which she lives. It is well if one can choose her life work while attending school; but if she is uncertain about what to choose, she should keep on with her schooling, getting a broader preparation, so that when the choice is made, she will be the better equipped for the task. One’s work should be constructive; in choosing my life work, I have chosen Domestic Science. I have always been interested in it and I believe it will be a great help to me because it is something that I can do to benefit any community that I may be living in. I have chosen Domestic Science because the ability to make nourishing food attractive has always appealed to me; it seems to be the special test, not only of an efficient housekeeper but of a homekeeper as well, to provide for the needs of the family. Many think there is a great deal to contend with in being a housekeeper; there is, but one will find that there is a great deal more responsibility in being a good homekeeper, for then she will be respon- sible not only for the daily duties but for making the home a comfortable and pleasant place for the whole family to share and enjoy. House-keeping is a science; home-keeping an art.” Through scientific study and experiments, the present generation has come to realize the necessity of the different classes of food and the proper amount of each in the daily diet; also that one should take into consideration the right number of calories for each person according to his work. A man doing hard work out of doors requires more calories and a different propoff 20 THE CHATTERBOX ticn of the different classes of food than a man working indoors, doing office work or clerking. Children require a different menu for their daily diet than working people do, and many of their ailments can be traced back to the lack of proper food. Meals should be prepared so that each member of the family may get his required amount, no more, no less. One may not at first like the food which contains the food values he needs, but he cannot long resist food care- fully prepared and attractively served. Domestic Science teaches one not only to know food values, but how to prepare and serve food attractively. Before these scientific experiments were performed, people did not realize that they were eating more than they needed and not always the right kinds of food in the right proportion. We should not find fault with the past generations; many of us would be proud if we could cook as well as our mothers can; but times have changed as they always will change and the new ways of living call for new methods of working. We are glad that people are realizing the importance of Domestic Sci- ence courses in our schools, because they form a firmer foundation for fur- ther study and interest the young people in this very necessary line of work. This course at Wells River High School has been of special advantage to us all, the class work having been conducted, not in the school laboratory, but in the home of our instructor. I had chosen my life work before entering Wells River High School, and my experiences here have proved to me that my choice was a wise one because homckecping is an art,” the application of practical knowledge. The American home is the strength of our nation; American hospitals are a blessing to humanity; Social Settlement work is a safeguard for the young people of the working classes; so whether my vocation shall lead me to help in settlement work, to serve in a hospital kitchen, or to contribute to the happiness of a home, I shall not only be earning my ten shillings a day,” but I shall be building a cathedral.” —Pearl Russell '30 -----5---- OPPORTUNITY What is opportunity? There are many meanings for the word but in brief, an opportunity is an opening which makes certain actions possible with probability of success or, better still, a favorable occasion favoring cir- cumstances. One must learn to make the most of his time and to be always ready for such an opportunity. It is said that opportunities come sooner or later, THE CHATTERBOX 21 to the one who works, so when they come to the ones who deserve them, they must be ready to make the most of them. If one is wise he is able to make more opportunities than he finds. One must not wait for them; he must make them. Do we gain anything by waiting for a favorable or convenient time to do a thing? No. We only lose time by waiting; it would have been better had it been done at the right time. Many times during the day, opportunities come to us which we constantly keep forgetting. We should be on the alert for these chances and learn to improve even the smallest ones, because every good chance lost is the loss of so much valuable time. It is not always that opportunities come with their face value stamped upon them. One must be able to consider the ones that come and choose between the favorable and the unfavorable. Of course, it is hard to choose, and it means that one must be tactful and able to use good judgment to al- ways decide upon the right thing at the right moment. A person who is mean can always find the time and opportunity for doing a mean thing, so it is the result of our own choosing that shows what cur true character really is. John was graduating from high school. Along with his high school work he had studied music and he liked it very much. His mother de- cided that he should go to college the coming year. He didn t really wish to, but his mother had made his decisions for him all through his high school course and she made this one. Instead of telling her how he would rather go on with music and that he was more interested in it, he went to college and as a result, he failed. In all probability his mother would have been only too glad to have him interested in something of his own choosing. There was nothing left to do now but to go on with his music. He did and was very successful. Wouldn’t it have been better had John used a little fore- sight and decided what he knew best himself? He was so accustomed to having his mother decide for him that it had become a habit and as a result, a year’s work had been lost. Now that we are graduating we feel that we have taken some of the many opportunities that were offered to us in Wells River High School. We only regret that we did not take advantage of more. —Mary Sawyer '30 --5-- VALEDICTORY Today the class of 1930 bids farewell to our dear old high school. We have all been here for four years and Wells River High School has a place in our hearts that we will not forget, but that will grow more dear as the years go by. I can not express our true feelings at this parting time; our hearts are filled with joy and sadness, and a hope for a happy and profitable future. 22 THE CHATTERBOX Teachers, Superintendent, Members of the School Board, and Friends: We realize that you have done all within your power to make the school what it is today. The debt we owe you lies deep in our hearts. We realize now more fully and deeply the services you have so freely granted to us. We wish to express our appreciation of your efforts, by which we have so prospered. May we, as students, go forth achieving success of which you will feel proud. Parents: No words can express our gratitude to those who have placed our wel- fare above their own; who have sacrificed many things that we might receive a good education. May we always fulfill your expectations for us and may God give us strength to do the things that will make your hearts happy. We hope that we may reach the goals that you would have us reach. Under-graduates: We trust that you will do even better than we have done and that we shall not be disappointed by the way you go on. You should see love, friendship, guidance, education and loyalty. These we saw and hope that you may see them as plainly as we have. We have very much enjoyed your companionship through these years. You have meant much to us; it is the student body that makes the school. We hope that you will always keep faith with us and those who have graduated before us, to whom our school means a great deal. Classmates: We have looked forward to this day for four long years. It has been our end and aim and now we must meet it with a happy heart. We are ready to go into life with glad hearts and confidence in ourselves. We will meet life’s tasks with a challenge; nothing will be too hard or long for us. We are not saying farewell to our friends, but to our four happy years at high school. —Mary Sawyer '30 -----§---- JOKES The oculist was examining the eyes of a patient and had requested him to read the top line of a test card, the letters of which ran H P R T V Z B F H K. When some moments elapsed, the specialist said: Do you mean to say you cannot read letters of that size?” Oh, I can see the letters all right,” replied the patient, but I can’t pronQunce the blooming word.” i—Pharmacal Advance. THE CHATTERBOX 23 THE ALUMNI BANQUET Invitations arc out for the Alumni Banquet. The annual banquet and business meeting will be held Thursday evening, June 26, at the illage Hall dining room and will be followed by a social and dance in the hall. A very interesting program has been prepared and Perley Klark s or- chestra will furnish the music. A collection of class and school pictures will form one feature of the evening’s entertainment. ----$----- THE 7’s, 8’s AND 9s There have been ten classes whose numerals have ended either in 7, 8 or 9. Twelve of the fifteen members of the class of 1897 are living and we have heard from Harry Marshall, William Bolkum, Herman Bone and Bertha Davis Bone. 1897 Canaan, Vermont, May 13, 1930 Dear Alumni Editor: I received you letter regarding the Alumni feature of the June issue of the Chatterbox. It is a matter of record that I was a member of the Class of 1897, W. R. H. S. and for the past twenty-one years have been located at Canaan, Vt., and my principal occupation has been with the U. S. Customs Service as a Deputy Collector. I believe I have been a subscriber of the school magazine since it started a few years ago and have enjoyed very much reading the same, especially the issues of the present school year with the Alumni features. There are several of my classmates that I have not seen or heard from since our graduation and if any of them should come to Northeastern Ver- jnont I would be very glad to have them look me up. Sincerely yours, Harry Marshall, '97 24 THE CHATTERBOX Dear Alumni: As I am one of the older members of the Alumni and have had an op- portunity to observe some who have made a success in the world, and others who are failures, I am beginning to wonder why some have been successful and some have not. Isn’t it a popular notion that we arc divided into two classes, the fortunate and the unfortunate? In the one class are those to whom every good gift has been given; they have health, and joy of living, and the natural capacity for achievement. The other class includes those who, by some handicap beyond their ability to conquer, are kept from being the successes they ought to be. This is the popular notion, a notion invented by us ordinary folks as an alibi for our shortcomings. I believe we like to assume that the reasons for our mediocrity are beyond our control, that if only we had been given more health, or more money or more education or more something or other, we would have been something very different. It pleases us to indulge ourselves in envy toward those who just couldn’t help succeeding. Some of our most distinguished men had some serious handicaps to con- tend with. Take for examples: Beethoven, who began to grow deaf at twenty-six; Demosthenes, who stammered; Julius Caesar, who had fits; Byron, who had a club-foot; and Dr. Johnson, who was a constant sufferer. The difference between these distinguished men and our successful Alumni and the rest of us is chiefly a difference of spirit, of determination, and the will that refuses to recognize defeat. I am of the opinion that why some of us Alumni have been unsuccess- ful is because we have been satisfied with just a comfortable mediocrity and perhaps have not considered it worth the while to exert the effort and sac- rifice to attain success. I do not believe anybody gets a hundred per cent equipment for life. The game is to see how much we can do with the cards we have to play. fm. H. Bolkum '97, Boltonville, Vt. -----5----- 83 Chestnut St., Gardner, Mass. May 17, 1930 My dear Mr. Gibson: Doctor Bone, class of 1897, asked me to write for both of us in answer to your letter in which you asked for information concerning us for the June issue of the Chatterbox. Dr. Herman D. Bone is located in Gardner, Mass., where he does Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat work. He is chairman of the Medical Executive Board of the Heywood Hospital. On account of the size of his practise he has an assistant, Dr. Herman A. Morrill. For the past two years, he has been first Interne at the Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital which is the largest hospital of its kind in America. Dr. Morrill came from Pike, N. H. THE CHATTERBOX 25 l or more than ten years Dr. Bone has been Superintendent of the First Congregational Sunday School. I am President of the Missionary Society of the Church, also of North Worcester District. Charlotte Bone gave up her position as silver designer to continue the study of designing at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. Harriett Bone is a Soph- omore at Wheaton College. The two younger children, Herman A. and C. Joyce Bone are in the Gardner schools. Enclosed is thirty-five cents for the June issue of the Chatterbox. Yours truly, Bertha M. Bone '97 -----5----- The class of 1899 had two members; 1907, eight; 1908, ten; 1917, six; 1918, nine; 1919, nine; 1927, four; 1928, seven; 1929, thirteen. Dear Friends: 1907 R. F. D. No. 4, Brunswick, Me. May 16, 1930 In reply to yours cf May 12th, I would say that about a year ago I lo- cated here in Brunswick and am now engaged in the market garden business, also a small dairying business. I was married in September, 191 5 and have four children, three boys and a girl. I should be glad to hear from any of my old friends, especially from the members of my class, 1907. I am enclosing 3 5 cents for the June issue of the Chatterbox. With best wishes to W. R. H. S., I remain, Dear Winston: Very cordially yours, Warner C. Warren '07 Wells River, Vt. May 19, 1930 I have your letter of May 12th asking for a contribution to the Chat- terbox and will answer your questions as you asked them. After a year’s vacation in the Army, during the late unpleasantness in Europe, our good and wise Government gave me a job carrying Sears, Roebuck catalogs to the farmers in Wells River. I have gathered unto myself one wife and two small daughters, all more or less satisfactory. My interest in Wells River remains as keen as ever, and 1 alwavs enjoy all issues of the Chatterbox. Very sincerely, Charles H. Lanphere '07 u THE CHATTERBOX 1917 2214 Carabel Ave., Lakewood, Ohio May 14, 1930 Dear Friends: There is nothing of special interest to write about myself. As 1 am urged to send a message, I’ll explain my whereabouts. f Being a teacher of first grade takes up a large part of my time. It s interesting and I enjoy the work. Lakewood is a pleasant city in which to live. It is a suberb of Cleve- land and located on Lake Erie. , However, at this time of year, I must confess a longing for the sight of a hill and a desire to see my old friends at Wells River. Sincerely, Lizzabelle Warden '17 ----$----- 1918 Wells River, Vt. May 20, 1930 I am with my father in the store. I enjoyed last year’s Alumni Num- ber of the Chatterbox very much. I hope many of the out-of-town Alumni will answer your letters and help to make this issue even more interesting than the one last year. Wendell B. Clark '18 1928 We have received the following from the Universtiy of Vermont: F. A. Stark of Wells River, a Sophomore in the Universtiy of Vermont, is a member of the cross-country squad here. J. H. Farwell of Wells River, who is a member of the class of '33 at the University of Vermont, was recently elected to membership in the Gold Key, the Sophomore Honorary Society. -----§---- 1929 South Ryegate, Vt. May 5, 1930 Dear Friends of W. R. H. S.: A pleasant summer vacation followed my graduation in June, and am now a member of the Teacher Training Course at Montpelier Seminary, where for the past year I have been endeavoring to assimilate all the modern meth- ods for training young Vermonters to become good students. My future work begins next September at the Manchester School at East Ryegate, and I cordially invite all my Wells River friends to make me a, visit when I get placed at my future work. THE CHATTERBOX 27 box. Please find enclosed thirty-five cents for the June issue of the Chatter- Yours for the future success of W. R. H. S. Dear Friends: Evelyn J. Ingram '29 Wells River, Vt. May 19, 1930 My hobby is still horses but I am sorry to say that the class prophecy of '29 did not run true to form in my case. However, I have had three per- fectly gaited saddle horses besides my own to exercise since mid-winter. The horses are especially fascinating as each has his own particular disposition and manners. Recently my work has been gardening. I like this and I have tried to learn to be able to distinguish each plant, its color, height, and the time in which it blooms. My goal continues to be a riding school with thorough-bred horses; I hope this will materialize some day. Sarah Martin '29 -----5---- OTHER CLASSES HEARD FROM 1903 Mrs. Eliza Wilson Dean, class of 1903, is Commissioner of Welfare in Putnam County, New York. She writes that she cannot be present at the banquet this year but will try to meet friends and classmates in 1931. -----§---- 1926 212 Wheeler Hall March 24, 1930 Dear Winston: You wrote me some time ago asking me to let you know at least what I am doing. I am very sorry to have neglected answering you in time for the report of 1926” in the Chatterbox. This is my present occupation and status: A Junior here at Dartmouth, a Chemistry Major” preparing for teaching. Now you have my brief his- tory. I received the Easter copy of the Chatterbox yesterday, and I have read it through. It is certainly very good, and I always enjoy it. I read the Woodsville paper in the reading room of Baker Library every week to see what our high school has been doing. 28 THE CHATTERBOX If any of the boys from W. R. H. S. want at any time to come down to any of our athletic contests, they are welcome to come and stay with me. My roommate and I keep open house.” Just let me know, and I’ll do my best to have you have a good time while here. Very best wishes for the continued success of W. R. H. S. Sincerely, Wendell J. Whitcher '26 ----§----- BASE BALL April 15, at Wells River Wells River 11—McIndoes 2 Mclndocs came to Wells River for the first game of the season and returned with her first defeat. Both teams were green, of course, and it showed up in the field and at bat. But Darling evidently had them guess- ing at some of his slants while his teammates piled up a decisive lead. April 29, at Wells River Wells River 5—Peacham 3 These were two evenly matched teams and both decided that the game should be theirs. But with Wells River’s new battery and a good eye in the box, we managed to hold our ground and come out on top. May 2, at McIndoes Wells River 5—McIndoes 3 Wells River seemed to keep her habit of 5-3 victories and altho it was plain that McIndoes was out for revenge with a three-run lead in the first, Wells River hit when hits counted and scored their third win of the season. May 5, at Wells River Wells River 3—Bradford 21 Bradford came to Wells River and easily took our scalp to the tune of 21-3. They both fielded and batted much better than we and a smooth path of errors paved them to victory. May 7, at Bath Wells River 4—Bath 3 Altho outhit 9-7, Wells River brought the runs in when they counted, and then at the last inning, staved off a rally to win 4-3. May 13, at Wells River Wells River 8—Bath 12 The thirteenth was Wells River’s unlucky day this time and with a three-run lead in the first, we were too sure and altho we for over half the game held the lead, finally we were covered. THE CHATTERBOX 29 May 16, at Groton Wells River 5—Groton 9 Wells River lost to Groton after a fine exhibition of baseball on both sides. Failure to hit at critical times defeated us. With three on and no- body out, we failed to count and again let in three runs on errors. GAMES YET TO BE PLAYED May 20. Bradford, at Bradford. May 23. St. Johnsbury, at St. Johnsbury. May 27. St. Johnsbury, at Wells River. June 2. Peacham, at Peacham. June 6. Groton, at Wells River. ---§--- FIELD DAY Wells River High School held its Third Annual Field Day for the gram- mar schools in Supt. Garvin’s District on Saturday, May 17, commencing at 10 o’clock in the morning. Mr. Wells took charge of the events and the High School boys assisted very ably, while the girls served ice cream and other refreshments. The Summary of Events: 1. Fifty yard dash, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Humphrey of East Ryegate; 3rds Seccairi of Groton. 2. Fifty yard dash, (girls) 1st., Ralston of So. Ryegate; 2nd., Roberts of Groton; 3rd., Bat- ten of East Ryegate. 3. Running broad jump, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Foley of Groton; 3rd., Good- ine of Groton. 4. Hundred yard dash, (boys) 1st., Whitcher of Newbury; 2nd., Seccairi of Groton; 3rd., Hum- phrey of East Ryegate. 5. Hundred yard dash, (girls) 1st., Chamberlin of Ryegate Corner; 2nd., Ralston of South Rye- gate; 3rd., Roberts of Groton. 6. High jump, (boys) 1st., Welch of Wells River; 2nd., Gpodine pf Groton; 3rd., Maynes pf East Ryegate, 30 THE CHATTERBOX 7. Fifty yard, three-legged race, (boys) 1st., East Ryegate; 2nd., Groton; 3rd., East Rycgate. 8. Thirty yard rope-skip. 1st., Roberts of Groton; 2nd., Page of Groton; 3rd., Wilson of Wells River. 9. Baseball throw, (boys) 1st., Goodine of Groton; 2nd., Welch of Wells River; 3rd., Foley of Groton. 10. Relay race, (boys) 1st., East Ryegate; 2nd., Groton. team standings were: First place, Groton 38 points. Second place, East Ryegate 22 points. Third place, Newbury 15 points. Fourth place, Wells River 9 points, ---§-- JOKES The time will come,” shouted the speaker, when women will get men’s wages.” Yes,” said a little man in the corner, next Friday night.” —Pharmacal Advance. A man entered a hotel, placed his umbrella in the stand, and tied a card to it on which was written: This umbrella belongs to a champion prize- fighter. Back in ten minutes.” When he returned the umbrella was gone. The card, however, was still there an on it was added: Umbrella was taken by champion long-dis- tance runner. Won’t be back at all.” —Menthology. Mrs. Carney rushed into her living room, Oh, Walter,” she cried as she panted for breath, I dropped my diamond ring off my finger and I can’t find it anywhere.” It’s all right, Olive,” said Walter; I found it in my trousers pocket.” —Pharmacal Advance. THE CHATTERBOX 31 GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION Light—Heat—Power OFFICES Burlington Barre Richmond Montpelier Waterbury Vergennes Wells River 32 THE CHATTERBOX At our greenhouse at Wells River, you will find a full line of bedding, tomato plants, geraniums, tomato plants, etc. Also cut flowers in their season, and all kinds of fresh vegetables which we raise at our market garden. (Located just outside of Woodsville, N. H.) E. F. MULLIKEN -f- Eat At The COLLEGE GIRLS’ FOOD SHOP Wells River, Vt. Phone 55-3 Tel. 94-12 Marshall Cabins (Lake Wallis) CANAAN, VERMONT -s- Fishing Hunting Boating Bathing Golf Hiking Many Beautiful Drives HARRY MARSHALL Owner-Manager THE CHATTERBOX 33 Compliments of Winsome Worthen (Nancy Wingate) Soprano 201 E. 40th St., New York City Compliments of Kendall Automobile Co. Ellery Davis, Prop. Hudson and Essex Automobiles Tel. 198-2 Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of THE PRINTCRAFT SHOP (Incorporated) C. A. MORSE, Agent Better Printers” Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. 24 Elm St., Barre, Vt. Wells River, Vt. _ Our Hobby— f,Not how cheap, but how good” Compliments of R. Gibson Perry, Sr., M. D. OUR CORNER CUPBOARD” — The Latchstring will be out Wells River, Vt. by July 1st. —§— Wells River, Vermont Baldwin and Warren 34 THE CHATTERBOX Compliments of W OODS VILLE FURNITURE COMPANY Woodsville, N. H. Best of Food Good Music Woodsville Cafe Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of PARK SQUARE GARAGE Woodsville, N. H. HALE’S TAVERN Wells River, Vt. American Plan E. M. FOLLETTE, Prop. OPEN THE YEAR ROUND Compliments of F. J. NORRIS SONS. Fresh Meats and Groceries Woodsville, N. H. Woodsville Tailor Shop Woodsville, N. H. Cleaning, Pressing, Dry Cleaning Snappy Service C. T. BRYER, Prop. Dr. John Thomas, D. V. S. Large and Small Animals Treated and Boarded Wells River, Vt. Bertha E. Clark, R. N. Wells River, Vt. Tel. 233-3 JESSE SHELDON Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. 41 Years in Business Wells River, Vt. M. W. BURNHAM Outfitters Woodsville, N. H. We specialize in Young Men's High School and Blue Serge 2-Pant Suits Laundry Mill Baskets a Specialty Lumber Sawed and Dressed to Order Authorized Agent for The Davis Ever Bright Paint J. A. MOORE Wells River, Vt. HERBERT TULLAR Contractor and Builder Wells River, Vt. THE CHATTERBOX 35 Compliments of HARTWELL’S MARKET Woodsville, N. H. The Sipprelle Studio 109 Central Street Woodsville, N. H. Sittings Day or Night A. S. SPOFFORD Druggist Woodsville, N. H. F. SHERWIN SON Printers and Stationers Wells River, Vt. RHETT R. SCRUGGS Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Woodsville, N. H. H. T. BALDWIN Insurance Wells River, Vt. Compliments of M. W. FIELD Woodsville, N. H. TAYLOR MANN Hardware, Heating and Plumbing Woodsville, N. H. —ONE PRICE CASH STORE— E. A. SARGENT Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Furnishings. Woodsville, N. H. s. f. McAllister Jeweler Woodsville, N. H. R. E. BOEMIG Optometrist Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of ADAMS GEORGE Hardware, Heating and Plumbing Wells River, Vt. i 6 THE CHATTERBOX Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Woodsville National Bank □ □ W OODS VILLE, WOODSVILLE, N. H. N. H. A. H. BAILEY ELECTRICIAN Wells River, Vt. Telephone 31 ENNA JETT1CK HEALTH SHOE KILBURN POWERS Wells River, Vt. Compliments of C. L. Bailey Son. Woodsville, N. H. CLARK’S GRIST MILL Flour, Grain, Feed, Hay, Salt, Pulp Plaster, Cement, Deering and McCormack Farm Machinery Yankee Horse Rakes Compliments of T. A. ROWDEN Wells River, Vt. Telephone 121-11 CALL 69-12 IF YOU WISH TO TRY A QUART OF REAL MILK R. A. ROGERS Wells River, Vt. THE CHATTERBOX 37 SYMES BROS. Reo Automobiles Repairing and Supplies United States Tires -Q- Wells River, Vt. Lackie-Brown Maytag Co. Maytag Washers—Ironrite Ironers Agents for Lynn Range Oil Burners Pine Tree Milkers Wells River, Vt. W. A. KNIGHT The Rexall Store” Wells River, Vermont -D- Hear the New ATWATER-KENT (Screen Grid) RADIO In Your Home I. G. A. -D- Values found nowhere else. Mass Buying Power has filled our store with EXTRA VALUES all within easy reach and plainly marked S. E. CLARK WELLS RIVER, VT. 38 THE CHATTERBOX Compliments of SHADOWLAWN Mrs. P. G. Dunham WELLS RIVER, VT. PRESCOTT’S GARAGE Mrs. Genevieve Fellows Philp Class of 1908 M. J. PUDVAH Shoe Repairing Shoes and Rubbers Gasoline Oil Tires and Tubes WELLS RIVER, VT. Compliments of Harold Miller, '22 Compliments of G. R. KELLEY General Insurance Agent WELLS RIVER, VT. NEW BARBER SHOP Bernard E. Smith • 5 Compliments of Maytag Building WELLS RIVER, VT. 5 W. R. H. S. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Special attention given to Ladies and Children NATIONAL BANK OF NEWBURY Wells River, Vermont WELLS RIVER SAVINGS BANK Wells River, Vermont —SAFETY AND SERVICE— SCHOOL SONG (Tune—The Boy Scout March) Here’s to Wells River, best old High School That you will find in all Vermont. Here’s where there’s fun and lots of good times, Yet all the learning one could want. Here is the school that shows the way To make the most of every day— Doing our best at work or play, Making the right hold sway. Chorus Faithful and steady, ever ready, We pledge ourselves to always be True to the red and white that binds us— Wells River, we sing to thee. Blanche Blood, ’22. PRINTCRAfT SHOP. INC.. BARRS PRIHTKRS