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

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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

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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.

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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.