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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1939 volume:

THE CHATTERBOX Sponsored by the Senior Class Senior Issue June, 1939 Editors Assistants Managers Assistants Helen Flanders ’39 Robert Hudson ’39 Harvey Goodell ’40 Robert Winship ’40 Margaret Hatley ’40 Edward Bailey ’40 Benjamin Hanson ’41 Priscilla Merchant ’41 John Hooker ’41 George Downing ’41 Clayton Forehan ’39 Lester McLure ’39 Inella Brock ’40 Reginald Rowell ’40 Frederick George ’40 Lucille Hesseltine ’41 Bernice Crapo ’41 Directory Lynford Wells, Principal Science, Mathematics Jean Spear French, English, Latin Adelaide Lanphere - Commercial, Home Economics Richard Sprague Junior High, History Adine Farwell Music Lois Stanley Intermediate Nora Darling Primary J. Stewart Garvin, Superintendent School Directors—Ellen B. Goodell, Louis W. Rowell, Lyman H. Wheelock. “PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN” “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” We all have heard these words many times but few of us ever gave them much thought. Nearly every one of us, especially certain European leaders, would benefit if we were to apply these words to our actions. On every land we see this quotation being broken. Mus- solini, not long ago, ventured into Ethiopia, conquered it and at the present time has control over it. Did he think to him- self any thought connected with peace or good will? No, probably he did not. In Germany now we see the Jewish race being persecuted, robbed, imprisoned or killed. Herr Hitler sits back and eggs on the Nazi troops and people, telling them that the German race is supreme and all other races are to be hated and shunned. The people have 'been won over by him and now will turn on one of their own number if they find he is of Jewish descent. Did Adolph ever say to himself, “Peace on earth, good will toward men?” If he did he is not applying it very well. Did he ever say this when he was taking over Austria or Czecho- slovakia? He intended no peace until he had taken what he wanted. Across the great Pacific we see Japan entering China, kill- ing people, wrecking homes and leaving in her wake a reign of terror. Does she intend there will be any peace or good will as she rains bombs on the helpless civilian population of China? 2 In many other cases we find similar situations where we fail to see where any peace or good will is intended but, of course we may not see matters in the right light. At any rate, from all outward appearances it seems to me a quotation some- thing like, “War on earth, ill will toward men,” would be more fitting for the present state of affairs. If every person, not only the dictators and political lead- ers, would say to himself “Peace on earth, good will toward men” just once and then try to carry out this thought, I am sure that much more friendly and congenial relations would be established among us all. SKI JUMPING “Good morning, Mrs. Jones, I thought 1 would drop over and see how things are in your family this morning. My, what a time 1 have had; my son Jimmy wants to go over that terrible ski jump and I don’t know how to stop him.” “Well, Mrs. Ricker, 1 certainly wouldn’t let my little Johnny go over that jump. It means no less than a broken leg or neck.” 1 hat is just what has killed ski jumping in Vermont. Some mother is afraid that her dear little son will scratch his face or hands. If they could only see a downhill race 1 am afraid they would die of heart failure. People who have looked into the situation enjoy watching jumping. It is about the only ski race that spectators can watch and understand. Landing slopes have to be steep for it makes jumping safer. If the slopes were not steep many jumpers would be hurt seriously. Science of today has made jumping safe. One can take a bad fall and nine times out of ten will not think a thing about it after he has picked himself up. It does not hurt any- one to slide the length of a hill on his back as long as the slope is smooth. What any skiing community needs is a small ski jump. There are many young people who would like to jump if they 3 had a jump to use. A small structure could be erected for not more than fifty dollars. It would bring that much business to the community. We should have our community up to date and able to thoroughly enjoy winter sports. A NEW KIND OF BACK-TO-THE-LAND MOVEMENT Ever since America became a manufacturing nation, its inhabitants have steadily moved from the farm to the city. During the past sixty years, people have moved even more rapidly than before because of greatly increased production, new industries and labor saving devices introduced on farms. Whereas twenty or thirty years ago it took fifteen or twenty men to mow a large field, now, with the aid of a mow- ing machine and tractor, two men can cut the same amount in less than quarter of the time. The prosperity of the United States from the Civil War to 1929 was broken by only two major depressions. Young farmers’ sons were drawn to the city like Hies be- cause of higher wages, and more educational and recreational facilities. However, during each depression and to a certain extent all the time, a back-to-the-land movement developed; but most people immediately moved back to the city as soon as the de- pression was over. Since the World War a new back-to-the-land movement developed. Modern transportation facilities enable the lower classes of working people to own a small but comfortable house in the suburbs of the city in which they work. The better paid middle class is able to buy an old farm in the back country that has “gone to seed” and use it as a week- end home to “putter around in.” What could be a better place to own than an old decrepit house (no matter how drafty and cold it is in winter, you can use it in the spring, summer and fall), and two or three hun- dred acres of fallow fields, orchards, and woods, on which is a small sandy pond and a brook? 4 One can go fishing and hunting and indulge in any such hobbies as hiking and flower gardening or even raise a few beets, corn and beans. This new back-to-the-farm movement appears to be a perm- anent institution now as it is gaining force and speed every year. AUTUMN Oh, golden days of autumn, My heart within me thrills As I look about in wonder At the color of the hills. Thank God for all the splendor, And the beauty of the sight Of trees with arms uplifted In the glorious morning light. With canvas, paint and brush Long man has vainly striven, To catch the beauty of the hills, God’s gift to us from heaven. Oh, how I love to enter The woods on autumn days, When the noon tide sun shines brightly On the leaves that deck our ways. The birds seem loath to take their flight From flu1 brilliant colored hill And to the sunny southland go, For I can hear them still. When twilight comes, and over all Peace and quiet reign, I lay me down to sleep and dream O autumn days again. 5 —Catherine Morse ’44 The only thing that is comfortable in a dentist office is the chair. When you arrive the dentist dashes out with every appearance of great joy, just as if committing murder were the funniest thing imaginable. He escorts you to the torture room and while you watch in fear and trembling he gets out several pickers and punchers and pokers, and you are immediately reminded of the red gentleman from below with the long tail and pitchfork. He then takes a picker and starts picking around in your mouth. He says, “Ahem,” and sticks his pickers into your mouth. Of course you yell. He looks at a drawer full of torturous instruments in all sorts of twists and curves. He shakes his head and looks over some needles that look all the same to you and chooses one with great care. He then sticks it into the end of the drill which hangs over your head. The dentist leans over you with the drill in his hand and gently tells you to open your mouth. He drills and you yell for about a half hour. Though it seems to you like a million years. After this he mixes some white powder and a liquid which looks like quicksilver together in a glass jar. This concoction he makes into the form of a loaf of bread and cuts it into slices. He then takes it up into a vacuum cleaner-like thing and sticks it into your tooth. At this point you generally yell whether you are hurt or not, and start calling the dentist all sorts of names under your breath which go all the way from biology to physics. He then takes one of the numerous pickers and smooths the stuff around in your tooth. He then wipes the excess sil- ver away, unties your bib and tells you that you may go. As you depart you think that before going to the dentist again you will join the church, make a will and commit suicide. —Jean Lanphere A NOISE What is that noise? Such a strange noise, like one that a burglar, sliding along on a soft carpeted floor might make as he wont to pilfer a rich drawer of silverware, or a tray of jewel's. What is that noise? Such a queer noise, like one that a screen door, left unhooked on a windy day as it sways to and fro in the breeze, or perhaps the cellar door squeaking as the cat gently pushed it open. What is that noise? Such a funny noise, as if the entire building had settled an inch because of the recent flood or perhaps that great stack of wood in the shed had slid forward a foot. What is that noise? Such an insane noise, as if a person had shrieked crazily in a moment of panic during a horrible night ma re. What is that noise? Such a frightful noise, as if four murderers, muttering and talking to themselves, had suddenly slashed their victim’s windpipe, and stood gloating over their victim as his life sighed away. What is that noise? Such an awful noise, as if a great symphony orchestra had played one crashing discord and then all was still, as if two autos, darting in and out of tiny streets had suddenly ended their lives in one awe-inspiring crash. What was that noise? Such a loud noise, as if all the cannon and guns of the Royal Navy had suddenly exploded into a salvo of energy. What was that noise? Such a peaceful noise! Oh, it is only the great last sleepy croak. green and gold parrot uttering a —John Hooker FERDINAND, LE TAUREAU Ferdinand eta it un taureau, un grand taurea u qui demeur- ait aux champs. 11 aimait de s’asseoir sous un arhre de bou- clvon et sentir les belles Hears. Tons les autres taureaux couraient et badinaicnt grossiere- ment mais Ferdinand n’aimait pas le faire. Sa more, qui etait une vache, lui demanda it s’il n’aimerait pas a courir avec ses freres, mats Ferdinand disait, Non, j’aime mieux de s’asseior tranquillement sous les arbres et de sentir les belles fleures.” Un jour des homines sent venus pour trouver un tourean furieux qui aimerait a combattre avec un toreador. Ions les freres et cousins de Ferdinand essayaient de montrer lours talents mais Ferdinand disait, “ Pourquoi faut-il quo je sois fur- ieux?” Et il s’est assis sous son arbre de bouchon et a senti les belles Hears. Malheureusement un abeille est arrive a son place avant Ferdinand et Ferdinand s’est assis sur lui. Si vous etiez un abeille et quelqu’un s’est assis sur vous, qu’est-ce que vous feriez? Vous le piqueriez et e’est exactement ce que 1’abeille a fait. Ferdinand s’est eleve tres, tres vite en poussant des cris percants. 11 courait, il sautait et piaffait le terre. Les homines avait trouve un tourean propre et furieux. 11s Font memo a l’aiene. La notre hero faisait la connaissance du toreador. Mais il n’aimais pas le toreador parce qu’il le poussait avec une epee quand Ferdinand voulait s’asseoir et sentir les belles flours. Aussi ils Font renvoye a ses champs et maintenant ils s’assied encore sous son arbre de bouchon et sent les belles fleurs. 8 Edward Bailey ’40 ONE WAY TO PULL TEETH Bill Jackson rode along the trail, lie grasped his swollen ,jaw; H:s tooth was aching terribly, His nerves were very raw. Now Bill, he was a daring man, A fight he’d never shun; But at the thought of dentists’ chairs, It made him want to run. At last he came around the curve, The town was now in sight; And as he rode along the street, He shut his eyes up tight. 11 is horse was jogging past the bank When men burst into view; A glance told him that they were thugs, So he his six-guns drew. He threw himself into the fray, A dozen six-guns spoke; And then a fist came from one side, His jaw it nearly broke. But minding not the awful blow He gave them all he had; ’Twas then that reinforcements came To aid the daring lad. The bandits soon were captured all, A crowd was gathered round, Then someone spied unconscious Bill Stretched full-length on the ground. But just as soon as he came to, He smiled on all about; For as he touched his cheek again, He found the tooth was out! —George Downing ’41 9 CHING-LING Once there was a Chinaman by t lie name of Ohing-Ling who owned a laundry in Chinatown. One bright afternoon Ching-Ling was going home at a little after four o’clock. He had just rounded a corner when he heard a dog bark, but he didn’t pay any attention to it ’till he felt something biting his leg. Looking down and seeing a little black and white dog, quick as a wink he picked the dog up and started biting his ear. lb hit harder and harder until the dog yelled in agony. Just then a woman rounded the corner. Evidently it was her dog because when she saw what was going on she immediately called the police. Meanwhile Ching-Ling kept on biting the dog, until the policeman, walking up, asked Ching-Ling why he was biting a poor little dog. The policeman thought Ching-Ling was crazy. Ching-Ling answered, “Him bite me, me bite him. He did not speak very good English and the policeman could not understand him but finally he caught on to what ( hing-Ling was trying to say and gravely explained to him that that was not exactly the way people in America punished animals. After some persuasion Ching-Ling put the dog down and the owner agreed to forget about the matter. ‘ ‘ Anyway, ’ ’ tough.” Ching-Ling concluded, “Him was pretty —Marjorie Farnsworth LOST AND FOUND Mr. Jeremiah Fitzbald paid the conductor and sat down in the street car. He .soon was reading the Boston 1 ost and was very much engrossed in it. After about five minutes he started up from his paper and began frantically to search for something. In his pockets? No, not there. Maybe in his handkerchief? Still lost. 10 By this time Mr. Fitzbald was attracting much attention and everybody was wondering about the cause for his search. Mr. Fitzbald stuck his head under his seat, looking for “it” and in doing so, hit his head on the knee of an Italian seated in front of him and knocked off his hat and wig. The Italian got to his feet and yelled, “Who do you think you’re hitting?” Mi . Fitzbald didn’t say a word, but just shrank hack in his seat and proceeded to go through his pockets again. The Italian, thinking Mr. Fitzbald was deaf and dumb, sat back in his seat and commenced to watch Jeremiah. After five minutes of frantic searching, Mr. Fitzbald gave up and continued to read the “Boston Post.” By this time the conductor was wondering if Jeremiah was all right, so he said politely, “May I inquire what you have lost?” Mr. Fitzbald didn’t say a word. “I 11 try again, maybe he didn’t hear,” thought the anx- ious conductor. Repeating the question and receiving no an- swer, he gave up and went back to his work. All at once, Mr. Fitzbald jumped up and shouted joyfully, “Yippee! I know where they are, on the breakfast table, wrapped in my napkin.” “May I inquire what?” asked the conductor. “My false teeth,” answered Mr. Fitzbald. CURIOSITY Once upon a time many, many years ago, in a far-away land there lived a baby seal. This land was very cold and there was snow and ice all the time. The little seal, whose name was Jacob, lived in this cold land with his father and his mother and many other seals. Now unlike most seals, Jacob was very curious. He was always wondering about things and he liked to try to find out about interesting or strange things. Of course Jacob’s mother did not like to have her little son get into danger so she tried to teach him not to be too curious. But try as she might, it 11 did no good for day after day Jacob went on, being curious about things. One day Jacob began wondering where the sun went when it set. He wondered and wondered and finally when no one saw him he started out to find out about it, lie swam and he swam until he thought he must be at the place where the sun disappeared into the sea. So he stopped and waited but when the sun set it seemed just as far ahead ot him as it had at home. Now Jacob was not the kind to give up easily so he kept on. After awhile he began to think he should go home but when he turned around and tried to find his way, he found he was lost. When Jacob’s mother found that her little son was gone she called to her husband who in turn called to many other seals and a great search began. They searched and they searched and finally one day someone found poor, little Jacob on a cake of ice, very cold, hungry and afraid. hen his mother reached him she spanked him soundly anl took him home. After that narrow escape, for many days it seemed as if Jacob had been cured of his habit of being curious, lie was content to stay at home with his father and mother. Every- thing went well until one day he began to wonder again about different things. lie wondered where the wind went when it blew, where all the water in the sea came from and above all, he still wondered about where the sun went when it set. One day he started out again, resolved to find out about a lot of things and as he had grown quite big by this time, he was no longer afraid. He swam and he swam, getting farther and farther away from home. This time, just as before, he could not find where the sun went when it set, or where the sea water came from, or where the wind went when it blew. When his parents found he was gone once more they start- ed to look for him. They searched and they -searched but they could not find Jacob anywhere. And do you know why? It was because one day Jacob had seen a ship far in the distance. He began to wonder about it so he went to look around. He reached the ship but, alas, he soon wished he had never seen 12 it. A few months later Jacob appeared in a store window in a large city in the form of a sealskin coat with a big tag saving “$350.” So you see what became of poor, little Jacob just because he was too curious. —George Downing ’41 HOW PERCY OWL WON THE RACE The air was ringing with the songs of various birds as they woke from their long night’s sleep. The loudest of these was the policeman’s, Jack Blue Jay, who went about from nest to nest screeching as loud as he could about the races to be held at three-thirty that afternoon. All of the 'birds stopped singing at once and listened to Jack Jay because they all were very excited. Even Mrs. Charles Sparrow came close to dropping the angle worm over the edge of the nest instead of into the baby’s mouth. When Jack Jay made his rounds all of the birds went quickly to work so as to be able to go to the races in the after- noon. All entries had to be in by twelve-thirty and Percy Owl was the first to enter. Many others entered and by two-thirty there were twenty-five enlisted. Three-thirty finally came and the sound of the pistol rang through the air and the birds started out on the five hundred yard dash. As it happened all of the blue jays, owls, and other birds were raced in classified groups. When they started Percy felt very sleepy but the sound of the gun brought him to his senses. Cheers arose from the crowd but not for Percy as he was at the end. Now as it happened Jack Jay had bet Timy Chickadee his Sunday dinner that Percy Owl would win the race. Jack Jay turned around and who should he see but Clar- ence Porcupine. Clarence sat down on a rock and said, “Do you know what is making Percy so slow?” “No, what is it,” said Jack Jay. “He is very sleepy as it is in the day time but I think I can fix that. You must stand out of the way while I do some- 13 thing.” Jack Jay did this and the porcupine sent forth dozens of his sharp quills. This done he said to Jack Jay, Pick up one of my quills with your beak anil fly as fast as you can to Percy. Stick the quill into him and fly back to {ret another one as quick as you can.” Jack Jay did this and I erc screamed with fear which made him fly faster. Jack Jay con- tinued to prick Percy and Percy, out of breath, finally lighted upon a branch of the old elm tree which had been used to mark the end of the race. Many cheers arose from the crowd and Percy was awarded a prize. The birds were very pleased, but only Jack Jay and I lar- cnce Porcupine knew why Percy had won. —Hetty George MY WIFE Two men who did not know each other were riding to- gether in a trolly car. One man, whose name was Joe Emery, had a bad tooth ache and was going to the dentist to have it pulled. He was a short man with a protruding stomach and a round, red face. The other man was the opposite. His name was Barton Orange.juice and he was riding home from work. Mr. Orangejuice, who was a very smart man, knew Joe needed cheering up so he asked, ‘‘Does it hurt very badly? Mr. Emery nodded his head “Yes”. “Does it hurt your tooth to talk?” Mr. Orangejuice asked. Mr. Emery nodded. “See that woman over there,” Mr. Orangejuice continued, pointing to a queer looking woman. “Hasn’t she got a funny nose?” “And peculiar ears too, they protrude. She must be able to hear well so I will talk a little lower.” “Her feet are rather large. I should hate to be her poor husband.” Mr. Emery nodded. “Do you know the woman?” asked Mr. Orangejuice. Mr. Emery said, “Yes, she’s my wife.” 14 RoseLee Hooker COURSE OF STUDY FOR 1939-1940 Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors English 3 English 4 English 5 English 6 French 1 French 1 Latin 2 Solid Geometry (V2) Algebra 1 Latin 2 Typewriting 2 Trigonometry (l ) Home Economics Algebra 2 French 3 Typewriting 2 General Science Home Economics Algebra 2 Algebra 2 General Bus. Training General Science Chemistry Chemistry % World History World History General Bus. Training Sociology (! _ ) Government (l o) American History Bookkeeping Sociology (l o) Government (t 4) American History Bookkeeping French 3 All English courses and one year of Home Economics for girls are required. Also College Prepar- atory students should take Latin, French, Algebra and Chemistry. Commercial students should take Typewriting, General Business Training and Bookkeeping. We require 16 credits for graduation and will certify only those students whose scholastic average is a “B” or better. Wells River High School is a member of the New England College Entrance Certification Board and our graduates are admitted to member colleges. The school year commences on Tuesday, September 4, 1939, and will be divided for recesses into the eight-week system. All textbooks are furnished without charge. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Christmas Bazaar was held Friday, December 9th, in the school house. It was under the auspices of Mrs. Lanphere and the Home Economics Department. The primary room was appropriately and attractively decorated for the tables at which candy, ice cream, holders, handkerchiefs and miscellan- eous articles were sold. There was a grab-� bag for the child- ren. The orchestra played under the direction of Mrs. Spear while tea was being served free of charge to our many friends who attended and so generously supported us. We hope our visitors enjoyed the occasion as much as we did. TRACK MEET On Wednesday, May 25, 1938, Wells River High School sponsored the Second Annual Track Meet for the high schools in Supt. Garvin’s district. The competing schools were Groton, Newbury, Peacham and Wells River. The outstanding performances were those of Chester Mc- Lam, who won the 100 and 220 yard dashes, of Benjamin Han- son, who placed first in both the high and broad jumps, also the winning of the half-mile by Harvey Goodell. Newbury, with a well-balanced team, won the meet, trailed immediately by Groton, Wells River and Peacham. Saturday, May 28, 1938, Chester McLam, Harvey Goodell, Benjamin Hanson, and Scott Rowden represented the Groton and Wells River High Schools at the Northern District Elim- ination Track Meet at Lyndon, Vt. 16 Competing high schools were Lyndon, Spaulding, Burling- ton, St. John bury, Montpelier, Groton and Wells River. Benjamin Hanson furnished the chief local excitement by winning the high jump at the height of 5 feet, 5 inches. The Wells River Junior Track Meet, which is held annu- ally, will be on Saturday, May 13. The competition includes the schools of Supt. Garvin, limited to the 6th., 7th. and 8th. grades. This annual event will be the thirteenth to be held at Randall Field just outside the village. At these meets there has been unusually good competition and good sportsmanship shown by all entries. NOVELTY NIGHT This year Wells River High School faithfully presented its “Novelty Night” to the dramatic critics and music con- noisseurs of Wells River and environs. The dramatic critics were offered a one act fantasy “Whiskers” and a skit “The Family Album.” The cast in the Family Album appeared true to their tintypes and the whiskers were evident. The music lovers were treated with selections from the orchestra. An outstanding feature of this program was For- rest Balkum’s rendition of “Loch Lomand.” Special men- tion should be made of the “Thirty Minutes with Stephen Foster” under the direction of Mrs. Adine Farwell. Together the music lovers and critics were entertained by song and dance numbers given by the Primary and Intermed- iate grades. One number was “Down on the Farm” featur- ing the tired old horse “Dobbin” by name. PING PONG Ping-pong has become a favorite game among the high school students. It is played in the morning, at noon and at night. We have had three tournaments this winter: Seeded, Consolation and Ladder tournaments. The winners respect- ively : Donald Merchant, Marjorie George and Sheldon Hanson. 17 ASSEMBLIES AND MOVIES On Armistice Day the assembly program was presented by members of the school with Helen Flanders presiding and Ed- ward Bailey, Inella Brock, Robert Hudson and Frederick George assisting. At the Christmas Assembly there was a school tree from which everyone received a gift by (special) previous arrangement. The program was furnished by talent- ed members of the school. At another assembly, Mr. Ernest Johnson, a colored singer, entertained us with a program of spirituals and songs. One day last fall, Miss Katie Wilcox, a missionary from India, gave us a very interesting talk and showed several silent movies to illustrate it. Another source of entertainment this year has been our movies. Last fall the school purchased an Eastman Kodascope projector and one silent film, “Safety at Sea.” The film was sent to the Fleming Museum Film Library at Burlington in return for which we are receiving one film each week, free of charge. Our film is sent, as it may be called for, to other schools to be shown there. Our films are usually shown on Tuesday of each week at which time the primary and inter- mediate grades are frequently invited up and the junior high is always present. Some of the films are historical such as the two reels on “Abraham Lincoln” and the three reels about the “Life of Washington.” Some are educational such as “Washington, the Capitol City,” “London,” “Evolution of the Oil Industry” and “The New South.” Others such as “Winning with Wheat,” “Something About Crackers” and “How Movies Move and Talk” are entirely for entertainment. Several films have been for particular groups only such as “Fundamentals of Basketball” for our basketball teams; “Ski Esta” and “Snow Thrills” for our ski teams; “Cosmic Drama,” “The Living Cell,” “Digestion,” and “Circulation” for the Biology classes and “Simple Machines” and “The Gas Engine” for the Physics class. One movie entitled “Regulated Deer Hunting” was shown to all townspeople who cared to at- tend. We have had one talking movie this year. It was entitled “Coal” and showed the various stages in getting the mineral from the ground. We were able to have it through the courtesy of the Rotary Club and the New England Coke Company. COMMENCEMENT Plans for Commencement week include Baccalaureate Sun- day, June 4, with Rev. B. M. Smith as speaker; Tuesday, June 6, a dance in honor of the Class of 39; Class Day Exercises Thursday afternoon, June 8, followed by the Pinal Assembly of the entire school and Friday evening, Graduation Exercises with Miss Elizabeth Hall as speaker. Senior honors have been awarded to: Helen Flanders, Valedictorian and Clayton Forehan, Salutatorian. MILITARY WHIST The Military Whist parties have been very well arranged and managed this school term by the Sophomore Class. In all there have been five parties. Both first and booby prizes are given at each party. Formerly the class served coffee but for the last few parties no refreshments were served as most hostesses thought this unnecessary. The results have been satisfactory and probably the parties will be continued next year. VOLLEY BALL During the noon hour last fall volley ball commanded chief attention from the students of both Junior and Senior High School. The school bought a new ball and interest ran high for .some time. Informal games were held among boys and girls of all ages. Almost anybody can play and it was not an uncommon sight to see as many as ten lined up on each side of the net. 19 OLDER BOYS’ CONFERENCE There were nine 'boys from the upper classes representing Wells River High School at the Older Boys’ Conference in Bennington, Vt. They were: Clayton Forehan, Kenneth Al- ger, Edward Bailey, Frederick George, Reginald Rowell, Robert Winship, Donald Bid well, John Goodell and Benjamin Hanson. Mr. Sprague and Reginald Rowell took us down. We were very fortunate to have some of the best homes in North Bennington, five miles from Bennington, assigned to us. Some were slightly embarrassed by finding a personal maid in the home. We divided our time between the assembly talks and the committee meetings to which we were chosen. We are indebted to the town elubs and organizations, namely: The Men’s Club, Study Club, School, Church School, Mothers’ Club and Boy Scouts, which provided the entrance fees for this exceptionally large group. HARVEST SUPPER On October 21, the Annual Harvest Supper was put on by Mrs. Lanphere’s Home Economics Class at the Village Hall. The hall was decorated in orange 'and 'black and the waitresses wore orange aprons and caps trimmed with black. The or- chestra made its initial appearance and was received enthusi- astically. It was a typical Harvest Supper consisting of baked beans, vegetable hash, pickles, cabbage salad, hot rolls, coffee and assorted pies. DANCES This year, as last, we have continued to enjoy ourselves socially at dances. Most of the dances were held on a more or 20 less special occasion with music furnished by Mrs. Ruth Wil- mot and her capable orchestra. Barn Dance, Nov. 4—There was a large crowd at this dance. The boys and girls were dressed in overalls and ging- ham dresses, slacks, or anything which was not a bit formal. Pumpkins, hay and big, black cats were around everywhere. Xmas Dance, Dec. 15—This dance, although not as well attended as the preceding one brought a good crowd. There were many novelty dances and some different lighting effects. Mid-Winter Dance, Jan. 29—This dance was the least pop- ular of all the dances. The girls decorated the room very beautifully in blue and white. St. Patrick Box Supper, March 17—This dance was the best attended of all. The girls were asked to invite an escort and to bring a box lunch for two. Mr. Louis Rowell auctioned the boxes off in a very amusing style. We wish to thank the Scouts and the Church for the use of the Club Room for our dances. MUSIC We feel that our weekly music period conducted by Mrs. Adine Farwell has been more successful than ever before. The new songs have been interesting, the appreciation work thor- ough and the general group singing entertaining. We have been privileged to hear Mrs. Alma Lounsbury on the piano, Mr. Johnson sing, and many special talks and illustrations. SOFT BALL A new game that held much interest during the noon hour last fall was soft ball. This interest can be traced partially to the fact that the town had a soft ball team last summer and some of the high school students played on it. Soft ball proved so popular that it will be continued this year. We have an excellent field to play on opposite the school building. 21 SENIORS The Class of 1939 is unique in our history. As it be- hooves a junior to explain, Seniors are not always as they ap- pear at graduation. At the beginning of their freshman year there were Charles Besaw, Vera Carbee, Beatrice Currier, Clayton Forehan, Helen Flanders and Avis Pierce. The next year there were few changes except for the addition of Charles Hatley and Lester McLure transferred from Woodsville High School and Robert Hudson from St. Johnsbury Academy. Last year they lost Charles Hatley, Avis Pierce, Beatrice Currier and Charles Besaw. This year there are only Helen Flanders, Clayton Forehan, Robert Hudson and Lester McLure. We hasten to add they have made up in quality for what they lack in quantity. This class has 'been unique in itself too, because every one of them has attended all our school parties or par- ticipated in all our sqportk. Their class also has an excellent scholastic rating. The class of ’39 will be missed by all of us because of their splendid cooperation throughout their four years. 22 Helen Flanders (College Preparatory) A flash of yellow passes the door. We know it is Helen because she is really blond. Helen has majored in Athletics during her four years here and was captain of the basketball team, this her senior year. Her activeness, in plays, literary, and all school activities will be sincerely missed. Helen is go- ing into nurses training this fall—lucky patients! Not only that, but she is taking the highest scholastic honors away from the boys. Nice going, Helen. Robert Hudson (Business) A click of heels is heard. It’s Bob Hudson dashing in to disturb some serene and quiet room. Hudson is the human pest but he certainly seems to get around and he is one of the more popular boys in school. He dances, plays both basket- ball and base ball and entertains the ladies. Hudson tells us he wants to fly but we have yet to see him grow his wings. Clayton Forehan (College Preparatory) Clayton is a quiet fellow. He attends to his own business and bothers no one unless he is asked. He has been active in basketball and enjoys hunting and fishing most. It is not an unusual sight to see him streak up the road on his bike with a gun or a fish rod over his handle bars at 5:30 in the morning. Clayton is going to take a post graduate course but we think he’ll be unusually clever because he is taking second honors this year. Lester McLure (General) Who’s this creeping up the stairs a half hour late? Why, it’s Lester of course. Lester is a talkative person, we find also very likable. Lester Ls going to take a post graduate course next year so we won’t have to say good-bye so soon. And an- other thing Lester is very handy at repairing watches and clocks. We don’t know what we’d do without him to sing in the village choir and to orate in English class. 23 Inella Brock ’40 BOY’S BASKETBALL Because they were fortunate in having a veteran team, Wells River High School boys made a better showing in basket- ball than we have seen for a few years previous. Losing only one man, Scott Rowden, by graduation last year, all had some experience and with the addition of Robert Hudson, a senior, everything seemed set for a good season. A new system of captainship was initiated this year—that of having a different captain for each game. This plan proved a success and was well taken by the boys. The varsity squad consisted of: Forwards—Frederick George, John Goodell, Benjamin Hanson, Clayton Forehan; Guards—Robert Hudson, Harvey Goodell, Robert Winship, Perley Knighton, Donald Bidwell. The games were well refereed by “Pat” Hill of local re- nown and Mr. Emerson from Bradford Academy, coached by Richard Sprague and managed by Reginald Rowell. We appreciated very much the cooperation of the towns- people who afforded transportation to out-of-town games and the interest and attendance at local games. 24 Schedule of Games: T Marshfield 21 Wells River 20 T Groton 43 Wells River 27 T Newbury 13 Wells River 15 T Concord 25 Wells River 36 H Peacham 4 Wells River 31 H Concord 1 Wells River 49 H Newbury 15 Wells River 33 H Groton 20 Wells River 23 H Alumni 21 Wells River 23 T Peacham 11 Wells River 23 With the aid of several good freshmen, prospects for ’39- ’40 are exceptionally good although we will severely feel the loss of Clayton Forehan and Robert Hudson by graduation. Junior Varsity We can also boast of our Junior Varsity team, made, up of Freshmen and Junior High players. They show prospects of being good players in a few years. Their games were well refereed by “Chet” Leonard, Wells River High Alumnus of the class of ’31. The Junior Varsity squad consisted of: Forwards—Don- ald Merchant, Eugene Laturnau, Sheldon Hanson, Albert Bailey; Guards—George Leonard, Edward Sawyer, Robert Johnson, Jasper Glynn. Schedule of Games: T Plainfield 19 Wells River 9 H Peacham 7 Wells River 36 H Monroe 10 Wells River 40 H Bradford 10 Wells River 30 H Groton 6 Wells River 40 T Bradford 14 Wells River 36 T Peacham 3 Wells River 34 H Monroe 18 Wells River 44 T Groton 8 Wells River 12 H Woodsville 16 Wells River 11 25 The Wells River High School girls’ basketball team start- ed out the basketball year with a very dismal outlook. Through graduation we had lost Margaret Goodell and Gertrude John- son, co-captains, Avis Pierce and Erla Darling because their parents moved out of town, Beatrice Currier who failed to come back to school and Elsie Wheelock because of serious illness. All were regulars on the 1038 championship team. Helen Flanders was the only one of these players who had had practical experience and about her Mr. Wells, the coach, built a team that did excellent work in spite of the lack of ex- perience. Although we lose only one of the first team players this year, the outlook for next year is not especially encouraging, but with another year of seasoning, the girls look forward to a team that will compete with other teams in our class. Helen Flanders did a very efficient job of captaining and was also high scorer. The home games were very ably refer- eed by “Pat” Hill of Wells River, and Mr. Emerson, a teacher 26 GIRLS' BASKETBALL m Bradford Academy. We wish to experss our deep appreci- ation to tlie owners of the cars furnished us during the season and also to Reginald Rowell for an efficient job of managing the team. The line up: Forwards Guards Helen Flanders Ethelynd Duncan Bernice Crapo Louise Hooker Lucille Hesseltine Jean Lamphere Colleen Keeler Margaret Davidson Irene Norman Eleanor Rowden Elizabeth George RoseLee Hooker The Schedule follows: Wells River Opponents Marshfield 19 47 Groton 19 52 Newbury 34 18 •Peacham 26 14 •Alumnae 35 34 •Newbury 38 34 •Groton 25 30 Alumnae 32 21 Peacham 29 8 •Indicates home games Following the regular season the girls were interested to discover the combination of players from opponent teams who, judging from their play against them, would make up the smoothest working all-opponent team. The results were tabu- lated as follows: Forwards: Edwards of Groton, Hayward of Marshfield, and Henderson of Newbury. Guards: Whitehill of Peacham, Eastman of Groton, and Goodell of our Alumni. 27 SCHOOLBOY PATROL The Schoolboy Patrol was resumed this year under the auspices of the Vermont Motor Vehicle Department and the American Automobile Association. Safety Officer Harry Dickens visited us several times during the year, advising and encouraging us. There were six members enrolled this year: Edward Saw- yer, 1 year; Eugene Laturnau, 1 year; George Leonard (Lieu- tenant), 1 year; Benjamin Hanson, 2 years; Frederick George, 2 years, and Robert Winship (Captain), 4 years. Mr. Dickens showed a four-reel talking picture on “High- way Safety” and “Sports.” We invited nearby schools, the Woodsville School Patrol and the townspeople to attend. Many people indicated that their interest in public safety had been more thoroughly aroused as a result of seeing this picture. We went to the Annual School Patrol Convention in Bur- lington and had a fine time, making a good showing in the parade. We had another very interesting trip as guests of Rep. W. B. Clark at a session of the legislature in Montpelier. 28 ORCHESTRA The Wells River High School orchestra, during 19:57-38, consisted of nine members. Including the leader, Mrs. Spear, they were Erla and Eula Darling, playing respectively the clarinet and alto horn; Eugene Laturnau, playing the mello- phone: John Hooker, trumpet ; Kenneth Alger and Mrs. Spear, violins; Priscilla Merchant, playing the piano, and Frederick George, the drums. We lost the Darling girls when they moved to Woodsville, X. II., and Eugene Laturnau joined Mc- Lure’s Student Band. During 1939 several new members join- ed to take their places. At present, the orchestra has eight members who are: Forrest Balkum and John Hooker, playing cornets; Benjamin Hanson, Kenneth Alger and Mrs. Spear, playing violins; Priscilla Merchant, playing the piano; Sheldon Hanson taking the place of Frederick George playing the drums, and Verna Russell, playing a Hawaiian guitar. The orchestra has played at many occasions, some of which are: The Annual School Harvest Supper, the Christmas Bazaar, the Women’s Club, Novelty Night and at many as- semblies for the high school. 29 THE SKI TEAM . Although the snow was a little late in coming this season the ski team competed in six meets and was generally success- ful. Everybody on the team placed in at least one meet with this the first year of competition for four of the boys. The members of the team were Harvey Good ell, Reginald Rowell and Frederick George—Juniors; John Goodell, Frank Farns- worth, Perley Knighton and Donald Bidwell—‘Sophomores; Robert Johnson—Freshman; and Donald Merchant—Eighth Grader. January 21— The first competition of the year was a practice meet with Woodsville High School from across the River. We took the first four places in downhill and placed a very close second in the slalom. On account of lack of snow the cross country and dash were omitted. The result computed by the point score system was Wells River 198.6 and Woodsville 185.6. 30 January 28— The next meet was triangular including Spaulding High School of Barre and Morthfield High School of Xorthfield and the competion was much harder. On account of illness Mr. Wells and Frederick George were unable to go to Barre where the meet was held. One casualty—a broken ski. We took third place in both the downhill and slalom and a first and second in cross country, eventually placing third. February 4— The Silver Fox Outing Club Carnival was conducted by our twin town club. The downhill and cross country events were held in Wells River on our Baldwin trail, which had been relaid along much of its course to repair hurricane damage, and on the King’s Mountain course. The slalom and dashes were held on the Club Tow, the skating and snowshoe events were held on and near the Club rink. There were eight schools represented and Wells River tied for fourth place with Dow Academy of Franconia. Score 2814 points. Among the scorers in the senior events Harvey Goodell took three places in the ski events with Frank Farnsworth taking two in the skating and Benjamin Hanson and Kenneth Alger each placing in snowshoe events. For the Juniors John Goodell took two places in ski events and Donald Bidwell two in skating. John Goodell also tied for the junior high scorer medal. Although we were noticeably weak in girl’s events and the dashes the ski team was well balanced. February 12— The ski team went to St. Johnsbury for a meet with the, 13 Ski Club. The results were— 13 Ski Club ll'A, Wells River IO 2. High spot was Harvey Goodell roaring down the moun- tain to win the downhill in record breaking time. February 25— The ski team competed in the annual Monroe Outing Cluib Carnival. It was the ski team’s most successful day of the 31 Season when Wells River won the meet with 71 points to Mc- Indoes Academy’s 47. This was the second successive year that Wells River has won the meet thus giving us permanent possession of the plaque. Every member of the team placed in at least one event and the team placed in each event. In the ski events Reginald Rowell, Harvey Goodell, John Goodell, Frank Farnsworth, Perley Knighton and Donald Merchant were in the running, the first four each winning his specialty. Inella Brock, Eleanor Rowden and Marjorie Farnsworth enter- ed the ski events and Benjamin Hanson, Kenneth Alger and Robert Johnson the snowshoe events, Hanson winning the dash handily. February 18— The ski team competed in the Central District Elimination Meet for the Vermont Interseholastic Championships. The team «did not qualify to compete in any event in the finals, placing fourth, with a third being necessary for placing. The teams competing with point score was as follows: Stowe High 298.4, Spaulding High 289.7, Northfield High 279.1, Wells River 273.4, Burlington 268.6, Waterbury 251.1, Morrisville 230.3. Summary— Generally speaking our best event was the cross country in which Harvey Goodell finished first in three events. John Goodell placed first in slalom twice. Reginald Rowell paced the pack home on one downhill course while Frank Farns- worth took control of the dashes, Benjamin Hanson of snow- shoeing and Donald Bidwell of the skating, all assisted by seconds and thirds from the others and it was these seconds and thirds which really made winning scores possible. Nobody on the ski team graduates this year and, with the experience gained from another round of competition, Mr. Wells and the team are looking forward to a better season next year. Only let us have our snow early rather than late and no hurricane to embarrass us with necessary reconstruction. 32 Ryegate Paper Company rn ki The University of Vermont —and— State Agricultural College Instruction is offered in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences The College of Engineering The College of Agriculture The College of Medicine Curricula are offered in Arts; Sciences; Business; Secre- tarial Studies; Elementary, Secondary, and Music Edu- cation; Home Economics; Agriculture; Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; and Medicine. BURLINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE Founded 1878 Courses in Walton Accounting Gregg Shorthand Touch Typewriting Secretarial Science Business English Business Arithmetic and Allied Subjects (Catalogue on Request) 182 Main St., Burlington, Vt. 33 S. E. CLARK W. B. CLARK, Prop. Dry Goods Groceries IVleats Pa'nt Wall Paper Glass Member I. G. A. Stores D. H. Coal Niagara Hudson Coke Phone 46 Wells River, Vermont Adams Paper Company CDanufacturers of Jtigh Grade Gissue ‘Paper H. 0. Taylor Chevrolet Co. • CARS and TRUCKS SALES and SERVICE Socony Vacuum Products Tel., Woodcville 16 Wells River, Vermont For Style and Beauty buy Chipman Hosiery • KILBURN POWERS Compliments of BUD’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of J. C. RUTLEDGE DANDY DINER Railroad Square and South End Lunch 167 Central St., Woodsville, N. H. “We serve all home cooked foods” EXCELLENT COFFEE 34 Compliments of (Uells River Creamery s ALBANY BUSINESS (OLLEGE Offers to high school graduates of ap- proved scholastic standing advanced busi- ness courses leading to key positions in private employment and in Civil Service. New illustrated bulletins give full infor- mation about entrance requirements, courses and activities, and how ABC helps you to a job. Write—Now—for your copy, or call at the new College Hall, 180 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, for a per- sonal interview. 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