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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1946 volume:

Ue Cl Id ttepb ox Sponsored by the Senior Class Senior Issue June, 1946 CHATTERBOX STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Joke Editor Art Editor Business Manager Dorene Pudvah Irene Powers Ilene Darling Ray Hunt Dean Rowden WELLS RIVER DIRECTORY Ruth Rowe, Principal, Wellesley Languages Elizabeth Gibson, Westminster Jr. High, Math., Social Studies Charles King, Norwich Science Betty Dimick, U. of N. H. Home Economics, Commercial Lois Stanley Intermediate Nora Darling Primary Adine Farwell Music J. Stewart Garvin Superintendent Samuel Stanley Custodian School Directors—James Thomas, Lewis W. Rowell, Edgar Spear. 1 CLASS OFFICERS Seniors— President Ray Hunt Vice President Dean Rowden Secretary-T reasurer Ilene Darling Juniors— President Jean Rowell Vice President Robert Garvin Secretary-T reasurer Eleanor Guay Sophomores— President Lucille Judd Vice President Betty Guay Secretary-T reasurer June Sheehan Freshman— President Nancy Gould Vice President George Hall Secretary-T reasurer Marion Webster COMMENCEMENT DATA, 1946 May 31—Senior Reception, 8:30 P. M. Commencement Ball, 9:00 P. M. Village Hall. June 2—Baccalaureate Service, 4:00 P. M. Congregational Church. June 6—Class Day Exercises, 2:30 P. M. Village Hall. June 7—Final Assembly, 9:00 A. M. School Building. June 7—Graduation, 8:00 P. M. Village Flail. 2 The war is over—yes, that’s true. The actual com- bat has ceased. But as for peace—well, we haven’t won that yet. And you can wager your last dollar that the world won’t know true and lasting peace for a good long time. For peace, in Webster’s words, is quiet, rest, calm, freedom from war, and friendly international relations.” We haven’t these conditions at present. Peace won’t be secured by brilliant men and tech- nical terms alone, although their work, of course, is abso- lutely necessary to hold the world together economically, commercially, and financially. No, they can’t do it alone. What the world needs is more love, understanding, sympathy, and kindness. As a rule, human beings are much too preoccupied and self-centered to care much about the other fellow. That’s true in every country. That’s what needs to be corrected. If everyone, everywhere, from the U. S. to Chile, from Sweden to Borneo to Nigeria, could live a happy, contented life with his family, neighbors and friends; if people would do unto others as they would have others do unto them, everything would be all right. If people could learn to get along with others, the found- ation for lasting peace would be laid. If, in every town and city, the citizens lived a secure, happy life, what 3 country would want to kill and destroy with war? There would be no reason if everyone were contented. And a leader like Hitler would never have a chance. The peace isn’t won, but if every person—each in- dividual—realized how much he could contribute, that he is one important part of a huge number and that by living a happy, wholesome life, sharing with others, think- ing of others, we could have enduring peace, this world would be a far better place to live in. Confucius once said, When the heart is set right, then the personal life is cultivated; when the personal life is cultivated, then the family life is regulated; when the family life is regulated, then the national life is orderly; and when the national life is orderly, then there is peace in the world.” The world is the people who live in it, and each of us is one of those people. How about it—will we have lasting peace this time? It’s up to us. —Dorene Pudvah Mr. King (in history class)—Do you know how the Grand Canyon got there? Dean Rowden—How? Mr. King—A Scotchman lost a dime down a wood- chuck hole. Mr. King—If someone asked you if you were provin- cial, you wouldn’t know if they meant very brilliant or very dull. Leon Winchester—I’d take it for granted they meant very brilliant. Mrs. Rowe—Is that a chemistry experiment I smell down stairs, or are we having fried potatoes for dinner? 4 JUST AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT Just at the stroke of midnight, when all good boys are in bed, is a wonderful time to sneak out of the house and go for a nice, quiet, restful walk in the woods. I en- joy the aroma of the pine scented air, or, better yet, that of the fragrant balsam, and now and then the exhilerating odor of the skunk spruce. Yes, all this and more too, if one is capable of enjoying them—at night, and at the stroke of twelve. But perhaps the wind gliding through the tops of these nature-made towers doesn’t interest you. Maybe you’re just an ordinary person, and that bush ahead does- n’t interest you either. It’s what may be behind it that attracts your attention to it. Hear that twig crack? That’s probably just a shy, friendly, harmless little wild- cat. He won’t hurt you—much. He’s just a little thirsty for your blood and after all you have plenty of that. So don’t be alarmed if he suddenly pounces on you and sinks his long, sharp, cruel-looking teeth into your meaty neck. That wouldn’t hurt—for long. It would all be over just like that! Maybe a little messy but no matter! You might live long enough to feel a warm, sandpaper-like tongue lap the blood off your face! 5 Or perhaps that bush never turns out to be a wildcat after all. In fact it looks like your neighbor’s cat and you suddenly feel so relieved that you go to pick it up. But it turns out to be a cute little skunk which had for- gotten to use his deodorant cream last night and has so much B.O. that you forget the deep, painful bite he in- flicts on you as you innocently apply your affections. But maybe, and more likely, there never has been anything behind that bush after all. Those eyes you see are just moonbeams reflected from a shiny rock. It’s silly to be scared like that anyway. Especially with that shotgun in your hand. —Robert Garvin SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT! SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT! ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT!” Ann was sitting in her room listening to this lovely Christmas carol. She and John first met when they were singing this song together, one cold, crisp, wintry night when a group of boys and girls were caroling. About half way through Silent Night” a young man with an excellent tenor voice joined them. He wore an Army uniform and later Ann found out he was Lieut. John King, visiting a friend in town for the holiday. ROUND YON VIRGIN MOTHER AND CHILD! HOLY INFANT SO TENDER AND MILD.” The next day Ann was downstreet doing last minute Chrismas shopping. As she came through the door of Brown’s Department store, a package slid from her arms and fell to the ground. Ann stooped to pick it up just as a fellow shopper reached for it—John! John took some of Ann’s packages and walked home with her. SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE! SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE!” 6 It was now one-thirty in the morning. At one- thirty a year ago John had brought Ann home from a Christmas dance. His leave was over. He said goodby and asked her to write to him. SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT! SHEPHERDS QUAKE AT THE SIGHT!” John had been so much fun on his leave. He was never serious, always happy, and he did not say that it was his last leave before going overseas. GLORIES STREAM FROM HEAVEN AFAR, HEAVENLY HOST SING ALLELUIA.” A year had passed. Ann had written to John every day. Six weeks had passed with no word from him. CHRIST, THE SAVIOR, IS BORN, CHRIST, THE SAVIOR, IS BORN.” Ann, who worked as a secretary, began to go to the U.S.O. in town to help entertain the boys. Last night she had met a friend of John’s who had last seen him two months ago. He told Ann that John had gone on a dan- gerous mission. He himself, had been shipped home be- fore he could find out if John had come through. SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT! SON OF GOD, LOVE’S PURE LIGHT. RADIANT BEAMS FROM THY HOLY FACE.” Earlier in the evening- Ann returned home from a Christmas service to finish wrapping presents. On her way home she met a group of carolers singing Silent Night”. Ann joined in and sang the last verse. Somehow Ann knew then that John would come home safely. WITH THE DAWN OF REDEEMEN GRACE TESUS, LORD, AT THY BIRTH, JESUS LORD AT THY BIRTH”. Ann was softly singing Silent Night” when the door bell rang. She went to the door and there, smiling at her and humming Silent Night,” stood John. —Catherine Mays 7 D. D. T. HEAVEN” I was born in a small town in eastern Vermont in the spring of 1945. First I was an egg. This part of my life I don’t remember very well. Then I grew into a bug. This part I remember clearly because I ate so much that I nearly popped. My adult stage came next. It wasn’t long before I started going to night clubs and dances. At one of these I met a tricky little number by the name of Sally. She was a queen bee. I will always remember those glorious nights we spent together during our courtship. Finally we were married and it wasn’t long before we had a cute little house and 500 romping babies. After this I started drinking and gambling. Who wouldn’t? Then came my new profession of piracy. I would swoop down upon a fly or spider like a dive bomber, let go with both stingers open, open up at full throttle, and climb steadily away. One day I did this to one of those characters called men, but this time it was a different story. He whipped out a weapon that I had never seen before and smacked me one that sent me spinning to the ground. Soon afterward I recovered, but my starboard wing, was out of joint and my stinger was smashed to bits. After this I had to go back to peace time flying. One day when I was out looking for grub I smelled that delic- ious food called sugar, which was like a turkey dinner to me. Soon I spotted it, pulled into a steep dive and zoomed over the plate of sugar. I landed and devoured as much as I could hold. I took off and headed for home. About half way home my port engine failed and my left wing froze, dead. Then my starboard engine whizzed, and coughed, and stopped. I knew then that I had been pois- ioned by D.D.T. 8 Gliding into my house I fell dead on the floor. Now I’m in heaven and have sprouted the wings of an angel. I am doing a little story writing in my spare time. —Eugene Winchester MY FIRST DAY After studying earnestly all afternoon, I suddenly look at the clock and to my dismay it is 3:15. Where has the time gone? I have only fifteen minutes to gather my wits and take my new job in the National Store. I stay at school as long as possible, but the time races steadily for- ward leaving me far behind, racking my brain for an ex- cuse to escape my doom. Trembling, I walk down the street. The store looms up before me. The door slides open. It can’t be I pushing it. I haven’t the strength. By some inner power driving me along, I slip through the door and take my place behind the counter. Suddenly a horrible face swims before me, and a deep voice bellows in my ear, A pound of cucumbers.” I weigh every cucumber in the bin, but none weigh one pound. I am panting wildly now. I look for an escape from this terrorfying place but the door is shut tightly. I grab one of the cucumbers, push it toward the customer, and whisper hoarsely, Fifteen cents, please.” He ac- cepts the price and stalks out. I am stunned for a minute, but come down to earth with a thud when I hear, Sweet wine?” Oh yes, let me see, sweet wine. That’s right here. No, it’s on the other shelf. At last with great skill I produce it. That will be eighty-three cents, please. What? Sour? But the label says—oh, sour!” 9 There is no reason for her to lose her temper. We all make mistakes—I hope. A never ending stream of faces passes before me, old and young, ugly and pretty, meek and bold. Oranges, apples, bread, and cake sold. Mistakes are balanced with good sales. Six o’clock! The door closes—is locked. A still- ness steals over the store. I walk out to the street happy and contented, and proud—an authorized clerk at the National Store. My first day is over. —Ilene Darling TUNING IN A STATION Just as you get settled in your comfortable chair, sur- rounded by such enlightening books as Dante’s Divine Comedy”, or Milton’s Paradise Lost,” and of course your True Love magazine, and begin your diligent studying, fellow student, you are suddenly jolted by two thoughts: first, you remember that you have forgotten to tune in to one of your favorite radio programs; second, you are shaken by the realization that you have just remembered some- thing. At least the teacher won’t be able to say, Can’t you remember anything?” Oh well, you can celebrate that later. Right now let’s see if you can’t get the tail end of that radio program. Hmm, what station was that on? Oh, here it is! Yup, here’s your favorite announcer. If your hands are red or chapped, if your complex- ion is rough, if little Billy’s hands are always dirty, your family is probably using the wrong soap! Try Willy - Lilly-Billy soap, the soap that the whole family enjoys. Its fragrant odor, dainty enough for Momma Lilly, and yet masculine enough for Poppa Willy, along with its 10 wonderful cleansing power, provides you with the perfect soap that gives lasting protection. Sold in assorted colors and sizes at all drugstores. Be sure to get little Billy the pink elephant-shaped soap cake. He’ll really go for that. And for Pappa Willy there is a handsome fish-shaped cake. Remember! Willy-Lilly-Billy soap spelled backward means— I cost only five cents. Oh, and to think that an announcer gets paid for say- ing that. Albert,” (that’s you, fellow student) your mother suddenly hollers before you have time to swoon at the an- nouncer’s pleasant voice, It’s time for my favorite news reporter. I simply must hear him.” But mother,” Sis remarks. Lovella Parsons is on the air now and I simply, positively, must listen to her. Why, Van Johnson may have been married and if he’s not going to wait for me, I’ll sue him for cruelty to children. What’s all this nonsense?” Pop suddenly pipes up. To settle the argument I’ll listen to a hockey game.” You’ll do no such thing John,” mother sharply re- plies. Albert, turn on my program.” Just then fate takes a hand and the fellow next door begins his nightly shave with his electric razor. The radio blatantly blares out with some soft, soothing static and everybody with nerves wearing thin shouts, Albert, turn off the radio!” So, Albert you’d better turn off the radio, even if the static does sound better than the family arguing. Yes, turn the radio off and go back to your studying, son. Smother your desires for enjoyment, and take a shovel along when you begin one of Sandburg’s poems, or per- haps one by another author similar in style. You’ll need it to shovel your way out from under those deep-in-the- bowels-of-the-earth meanings. 11 —Robert Garvin A STORY OF TOMORROW Hey, gang, come on over t’ the’ barn an’ take a look at m’ new rocket car!” It was Slim Miller talking to the Woman Haters, a boys club, gathered in Jilken’s drugstore for an afternoon coke. Ha ha,” laughed Phil, leader of the Club. A rocket car eh? I s’pose it does a hundred fifty up hill? Ha, ha.” The whole gang was now jeering Slim. Aw com’ on fellows, have a heart. I just finished my new rocket car an’ if ’n yo don’t b’lieve me com’ on over an’ take a look.” Okah, fellas,” said Phil. Shall we exert ourselves enough to take a look at this jerk’s new death car? All of yer what does, signify in the usual manner.” Like a troop of wildcats all the boys were running down the street, through back alleys, over high fences, across gardens into the Miller’s barn. Then everyone but Slim burst into laughing fits. Rocket car! ha, ha.” Well, what’s so funny?” demanded Slim. I s’pose you call that thing a rocket car?” asked Phil. Sure.” Why, it’s perfectly round.” Natch.” How does it work?” It rolls.” Ha! ha!” Well, it does.” Yeah? Well, what makes it go?” Atomic velocity or sumpin’.” Yeah! Or sumpin’.” Well?” But it’s round like a marble, no wheels.” Don’t need wheels, it rolls like a marble.” 12 How d’ya get in?” On the side.” How do you tell side from top on a globe?” The door’s always in the same place. It don’t move.” How yo gonna see thru an inch o’ red paint?” T’aint paint, it’s glass. Ya kin see from the inside out but cha’ can’t see from the outside in.” Don’t cha git kinda dizzy rollin’ in side that thing?” I don’t roll round in it. I got a special seat equip- ped wit ball bearings.” Let us see it woik?” Okah.” Slim stepped in side. Nothing happened for a mom- ent; then Slim called out, Hey you lugs, give a push, m’ batry’s dead.” The boys pushed and the car, with a low buzz, whiz- zed off at lightning speed. About a quarter of a mile down the street the rocket turned and whizzed back to the barn before any one could say Jack Robinson. Half a mile in five seconds!” gulped Phil. And he lived through it,” squeaked Harry as Slim’s head appeared. It’s a success,” yelled one of the crowd. Boy, you’ll be the most popular boy in town!” cried Phil. Gee, ya must put an awful lotta work intor it.” Naw, only a week”. Only a week!” Sure, Why?” How long did it take ya to get the plans?” Took three days fer’em to come.” What cha mean?” Jist what I said.” Ya mean to say you drew the plans and built this contraption in one week?” 13 Heck, no!” said Slim. I bought plans from Gen- eral Motors, the glass from Pittsburgh Glass Co., the other parts from Monkey Wards, and m’ driver’s license from Sears an Roebuck”. —George Martin A CHALLENGE Recently I was asked if I was a senior this year. When I replied that I was, my friend told me that my troubles were just starting. I am now beginning to realize the truth of his statement. The high school graduate this year is faced with a difficult task. One which, if not well thought out and planned, may lead to much distress in later years. For the past few years, when a young man left high school, his immediate future was arranged for him by the Armed Forces. If a youth showed special promise he was placed in college to be trained, and there were many ways in which he might receive special attention. With the end of the war and demobilization, things were left in a turmoil. Some people clamored for mili- tary training while others were dead set against it. The air is still not cleared and the high school graduate is on the fence. Suppose we take an entirely different viewpoint and imagine that all this military training” business does not exist. What is there for the young man to do? If it is at all possible for him to do so he should by all means plan to enter college. The college calibre youth who goes out into the world to make his own way immed- iately after graduation from high school will in a few years rust out; the things he is especially proficient in, if not enriched by college training, will become stagnant and he will soon find himself in a rut—just another who did not make the most of his opportunities. 14 The young man should consider in his choice of a career one that he is suited to. He should also consider its worth in the world. He must always bear in mind that for nearly every profession there are many veterans who have previously been trained while in the service and who will have preference in the available jobs. The veterans who are now attending college are eager to learn. They have been out in the world and realize the importance of education. High school graduates fresh out of classrooms will have to apply themselves to the ut- most to keep up with these boys. This is our challenge, fellow students—let’s face it! —Dean Rowden NONSENSE— EVENING IN THE SUMMER It was an evening in the moonlight, It was an evening of romance. It was a drive along the sea shore With a stop to dine and dance. It was an evening by the river, This night of all summer nights. And what have I got to show for it? Plenty of mosquito bites! ! ! —Johnie Mahnker THE MAN FROM MILWACKY There was an old man from Milwacky Who was always chewing a cud of tobaccy The people all thought he was nuts For he also chewed cigarette butts. 15 He lived in a little old shack Next to the railroad track, And when the whistle blew, He would start his next day’s stew, Adieu. —Clifford Winchester THE MAN FROM BOSTON There was an old man from Boston, Who came to Vermont in an Austin. He brought his wife and some gasoline, A little lunch and a Life magazine. He came into the town of Wells River, And stopped to buy a little liver. He asked in every store in town, But he couldn’t even find a pound. So he got into his little Austin, And started back for Boston. He said that in Boston there was liver galore, And now he doesn’t come to Vermont anymore. —Alfred Welch JILTED Down in the swamp Lived a tiny little frog When he didn’t romp He slept like a log. His name was Ben He wasn’t very old But he flirted with the wren For he was very bold. Ben would wink an eye But she wouldn’t reply ’Cause she didn’t like frogs Who lived near the bog. She jilted him so It nearly broke his heart ’Til along came Susie Who danced Boogie Woogie. Now they are happy And live by the lake And Ben is called pappy By Tom, Dick, and Jake. —Betty Guay A CERTAIN FORD Did you ever hear of those Ford V8’s, That can’t go twenty along the straights? You go over a bump and up you go. (They aren’t so good as the Chevies you know,) You start to speak and you’re interrupted By the sound of a tire just erupted. We all know they’re made of tin Because they squeak and rattle like sin. You get a thrill when you go over a hill, Although you’re afraid you’re going to spill. And when you stop you grab for the door But likely as not you fall through the floor. —Barbara Beckley Miss Dimick—What is the newest thing in Men’s Clothing? Ann Demeritt—Women. 17 nH_ WHO’S WHO! Best Natured? ? ? Shirley Hill Wolferine Nancy Gould A Flirt Keith Bidwell A Romantic Casanova Ray Hunt A Book Worm Bill Rowden School Pests Martin, Mahnker, Provencher An Amazon Patty Stearns In Love Dean Rowden and Guess Who Blood Thirsty Robert Garvin Our Dream Girl Miss Dimick School Giggler Blanche Cushing Scatterbrain Joan Vielleux A Cute Number Betty Pudvah A Flirt Jean Rowell 18 CAN YOU IMAGINE? ? ? ? ? Dean Rowden on the Prowl? Ray Hunt a women hater? Lucille Judd in favor of the army? Ruth Rainey day dreaming? Bernadine Frost in love? Lillian Philbrook threatening to quit school? Philip Basch on a date? Catherine Mays kissing Tommy goodnight? Johnny Mahnker borrowing money? Ilene Darling being true blue? The basement running in order? Jean Rowqll late dating? Wells River High School with enough males to go around? Dorene Pudvah dating Woodsville? IN THE FUTURE WHO WILL MOST LIKELY BE Rich President of U. S. A Leading Actress A Milkman The Town Bum A Housewife A Great Musician A Well Known Model A Ventriloquist A Newspaper Reporter A Voice Instructor A Great Chemist A Tap Dancer A Rubbish Collector Johnny Mahnker Leon Winchester Barbara Beckley Lillian Philbrook Ann Demeritt Marion Webster Jean Rowell Mr. King Dean Rowden June Sheehan Bill Rowden Bob Garvin Ray Hunt Mrs. Rowe 19 A Hep Cat Mrs. Gibson A Gangster Keith Bidwell A Jailbird Eugene Winchester G-Men Charles Frost, George Hall A Bobby Soxer Miss Dimick A Vamp Dorene Pudvah A 2nd Veronica Lake Shirley Long A Killer Diller Barbara Sawyer A Home Wrecker Ilene Darling SONGS You Never Say Yes” Dean Rowden Where Do You Keep Your Heart” Ray Hunt Dream” Lillian Philbrook I’m In the Middle of Nowhere” Bernadine Frost Welcome To My Dream” Irene Powers Give Me A Little Kiss” Jean Rowell It Might As Well Be Spring” Robert Garvin No Can Do” Eugene Winchester I Had A Man” Catherine Mays Imagination” Shirley Hill I’ll Be Walking With My Honey” Keith Bidwell Money Is The Root of All Evil” Johnny Mahnker I’d Climb The Highest Mountain” Barbara Sawyer I Get the Neck of the Chicken” Roger Simmons Candy” Leon Winchester June Is Busting Out All Over” June Sheehan New Generation” Junior High While You’re Away” Ilene Darling Huba, Huba, Huba” Philip Basch Mamma Come Home” Mrs. Rowe One Meat Ball” George Martin 20 Looking For Yesterday” Mr. King These Foolish Things” Dorene Pudvah The Little Man Who Wasn’t There” Burnell Norris How Many Hearts Have You Broken?” Marion Webster Only One” Lucille Judd THE SENIOR PLAY On Friday, November 9, 1945, the Seniors presented their play, Storm Center”. A very entertaining evening for all. The cast was: Ina Farrell, Dorene Pudvah; Dick Farrell, Ray Hunt; Mrs. Julia Farrell, Irene Powers; Seb- rite Farrell, Lillian Philbrook; Joe Wallin, Dean Rowden; Carrie Wallin, Bernadine Frost; and Tess Wallin, Ilene Darling. When Dick and Ina Farrell marry, they bring to- gether two distinctly opposite types of families. Dick’s mother and sister are aristocratic and proud and not too well pleased with the secret marriage. Ina’s parents are tenderhearted, homespun folks, in love with life and people in general. When the two families meet for the first time it looks as if the fur would fly. Even Dick and Ina get on their high horses. Dick vanishes for awhile and police and newspapers are enlisted in the search for him. When Pa Wallin, Ina’s father, discovers the fact that Mrs. Farrell and her daughter are about to loose their home, he comes to the rescue and brings the situation to a happy ending. ONE ACT PLAYS The High School presented three one-act plays on April 12 at the Village Hall. The Juniors presented Not Tonight” with the fol- lowing cast: Rose Bellows, Jean Rowell; Chester Frazer, Robert Garvin; Mrs. Bellows, Catherine Mays; Admiral 21 Bellows, Leon Winchester; Aunt Faye, Barbara Beckley. The sophomores presented It’s A Date,” with the following cast; Elaine Rydman, Betty Pudvah; Marty Rydman, Lucille Judd; Bob Rydman, Bill Rowden; Val, June Sheehan; Doug, Eugene Winchester. The freshmen presented Gallopin’ Grandma” with the following cast: Mr. Mauwell, Johnny Mahnker; Mrs. Mauwell, Nancy Gould; Willie, Keith Bid well; Louise, Marion Webster; Grandma, Patricia Stearns; Elmer, Leon Provencher; Muggsy, George Martin. Six prizes were awarded by the Study Club. First prize was given to the Juniors; second to the Freshmen; and the third to the Sophomores. For individual acting, Keith Bidwell was chosen from the Freshman cast, June Sheehan from the Sophomore cast and Jean Rowell from the Junior cast. The judges were Lois Renfrew, Jean Spear and Ruth Randall. DANCING CLASSES Last fall Miss Dimick directed a dancing class on Fri- day afternoons for all those in the Junior and Senior High School who were interested. These lessons were held in the Village Hall and music was furnished by the Juke Box. They were well attended and the results were good. Miss Dimick’s time and patience are much appreciated. Miss Dimick—Where do you place a tourniquet to stop bleeding of an artery? Priscilla Pudvah—Around the neck. Miss Dimick—What is a plague? Pupil—When some one tickles you. Another pupil—An overgrown workhorse. 22 ILENE DARLING—Ilene is the girl who gives the senior class pep. She is a little brunette with brown eyes. When ycu see a group of boys you can be certain that Ilene is the center of attraction. She worked hard at being secretary and treasurer for the past two years. Ilene is a ‘whiz’ at basketball, and the guarding section is going to be lost without her. She intends to go to business school this fall. Someone is going to have a swell secretary! 23 BERNADINE FROST—Bernadine is a South Ryegate girl. She’s tall and good-looking and always has a cheery smile. She’s a very good dancer and goes to all the dances in South Ryegate and Wells River. She played basketball during her Junior and Senior years and we’re certainly going to miss Frosty” next year. She plans to work in Florida this fall. Good Luck, Bernadine! IRENE POWERS— Giggle, giggle.” Oh yes, there’s Irene up in the corner! She is full of fun and always has a joke to play on some unsuspecting person. She likes to dance and is very good at it. We have also heard that she likes to rollerskate!! Irene is a good basketball player and she did a swell job managing the team this year. Irene is go- ing to Lyndon Normal School this fall. We know she’ll make an extra-special teacher. RAY HUNT—Ray is that tall, tall fellow in the senior class. You can always find him with a member of the fairer sex,” usually a little brunette. Ray likes sports and is good at all of them, especially basketball. He plays the saxaphone very well and is a good dancer. He drives a tan car and as a lot of girls know it has a radio. Ray plans to study mechanical engineering at U. V. M. Good Luck, Ray! DEAN ROWDEN—What’s that big noise out in the hall? Oh yes, it’s just Dean arriving after the quiet bell. Dean’s a good-natured fellow with a ready smile. He plays basketball but he’s not too fond of any other sport. Dean drives a Plymouth car. We hear that he likes all the lights out when he dances. Dean is going to U. V. M. this fall. Best of luck, Dean! 25 � LILLIAN PHILBROOK—Lillian is a quiet girl with big blue eyes and light brown curls. She has lots of boy triends and just loves to talk about them. Lillian doesn’t y pS???S Ve ry Wel1 but shes always willinS cheer for w.K.H.S. She wants to be a hair dresser and we know ij t n 800d °ne' We wish you a11 the luck in the world, Lillian. DORENE PUDVAH—Dorene is the cute little blond in the senior class. It’s never peaceful when she and Dean Rowden are around! Dodie is a swell basketball player. She was captain of the team this year. Dodie is going to business school this fall and we know that she’ll make good because she’s got what it takes! Best of luck Dodie. 26 ’0P (ID 03, 5 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Our girls’ basketball team wasn’t so successful this year as last season. We played twelve games, dividing them evenly between victories and losses. The lineups were as follows: Forwards; Dorene Pudvah ’46, Catherine Mays ’47, Patricia Stearns ’49, Ruth Rainey ’49, Lucille Judd ’48, Shirley Hill ’47, Blanche Cushing ’49; Guards; Ilene Darling ’46, Jean Rowell ’47, Irene Powers ’46, Bern- adine Frost ’46, Barbara Beckley ’46. The highscorer of the season was Dorene Pudvah, scoring 96 points, with Catherine Mays next with 65 points. We wish to thank all those who helped with the trans- portation this season. Your help was very much appreci- ated. The scores of all games played: Wells River 15 Newbury 23 Wells River 22 Mclndoes 8 Wells River 10 Mclndoes 16 Wells River 15 Danville 24 Wells River 17 Marshfield 26 Wells River 19 Groton 17 Wells River 27 Concord 7 Wells River 14 Concord 15 27 Wells River 16 Newbury 23 Wells River 24 Marshfield 15 Wells River 28 Groton 24 Wells River 29 Danville 20 BOY’S BASKETBALL Back Row— R. Simmons, B. Rowden, K. Bidwell, Coach Palmer, Front Row— E. Winchester, D. Rowden, R. Hunt and R. Garvin, Co-Captains, K. Fisk. 28 • The 1945-1946 season opened with a game at Water- bury. Although we didn’t return victorious, we gained experience playing on a big floor. This year a new league, yet without a name, was or- ganized. This league included Concord, Groton, Mc- lndoes, Newbury, and Wells River. Concord came out on top with Wells River next to the bottom. We hope that Peacham, reported interested, will join us next year. This league has done much to promote competition, in- terest in basketball, good playing, and good sportsman- ship. It is hoped by all that the league will continue and grow in membership. Individual Scores Ray Hunt (C) Bob Garvin (RF) Dean Rowden (RG) Bill Rowden (LF) Tink” Winchester Kendall Fisk Bidwell Simmons Hall Kendall Fisk, a Freshman from South Ryegate, proved to be a standout as a guard. He proved not only to have ability but knew how to use it to fill capably a guard position. Keith Bidwell, also a Freshman, filled in many times at guard position and will in future years prove an excel- lent player. Wells River 16 Waterbury 34 Wells River 20 Thetford 17 Wells River 31 Newbury 10 Wells River 16 Mclndoes 25 Wells River 18 Mclndoes 21 Wells River 14 Danville 43 are as follows: Pts. Games Average 148 14 10.6 79 10 7.9 16 12 1.3 21 13 1.6 31 13 2.5 29 Wells River 31 Marshfield 28 Wells River 13 Groton 25 Wells River 26 Concord 39 Wells River 19 Concord 45 Wells River 26 Newbury 25 Wells River 32 Marshfield 45 Wells River 13 Groton 15 Wells River 21 Danville 23 296 405 The game at Groton was settled only after two over- time periods. At the final whistle both teams had eleven points. During the first overtime period Garvin dropped in a marker to put us ahead but Groton quickly came back with a goal to tie it up and throw it into another overtime period. During the last over-time period the guarding was close but Puffer of Groton finally dropped the winning counter that racked the game up for them, 15 to 13. Next year the Wells River Red and Whites should pick up and pull down a majority of wins. Bob Garvin, veteran forward; Tink” Winchester, speedy little for- ward; Bill Rowden, Kendall Fisk, Keith Bidwell, and many other capable net fiends will return to give the backboards a real workout, and incidentally swish the nets real often, too. All I can say to their opponents is, You’d better watch out!” We wish to take this opportunity to thank all the people who furnished us transportation and rooting at all our games. Thanks. 30 Class of 1943— Betty George—Oberlin College Elinor Rowden—Now Mrs. J. Goodell, Burlington Martha Duncan—Working in Ohio Clayton Placey—U. S. Army Gordon Robinson—At home in East Ryegate Doris Lamere—Living at home in Wells River Sheldon Hanson—U. S. Navy Donald Merchant—U. S. Navy Catherine Morse—U. V. M. Class of 1944— Norman Beckley—U. S. Army Audrey Bidwell—University of Vermont Virginia Hamel—University of Vermont Rose Lee Hooker—Nurses’ Training, Burlington Class of 1945— Barbara Bidwell—Russell Sage College, Troy, N. Y. Doris Sawyer—Working in Woodsville Gloria Gibson—Vermont Junior College, Montpelier Evelyn Guay—Married Jean Garvin—Westminister College, New Wilming- ton, Pa. Florence McKinley—Married Beverly Brizzee—Northampton Commercial College Robert Normand—U. S. Navy Everett Dargie—U. S. Navy Clifton Stearns—U. S. Navy 31 WELLS RIVER ALUMNI WAR SERVICE RECORD Adams, Bernard Adams, Donald Adams, Douglas Bailey, Albert Bailey, Bruce Bailey Edward Beckley, Norman Besaw, Charles Bid well, Donald Brock, Inella Brock, Robert Bickford, Harry, Jr. Carbee, Christina Carbee, Irene Chamberlain, Richard Darling, Hollis Dargie, Everett Davis, Lyndol Davidson, James Degree, Alec Deming, George Deming, James Downing, George Driscoll, Austin Farnsworth, Frank Farwell, Jerome 'Flanders, Robert Flanders, Roger Forehan, Clayton Foss, Stanley George, Frederick Glynn, Jasper Goodell, Bailey Goodell, David Goodell, Harvey Goodell, John Hamel, Robert Hanson, Benjamin Hanson, Sheldon Hesseltine, Russell Hooker, John Hinman, Claude Hudson, Robert Hutchins, Charles Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Robert Judd, Keith Keeler, Howard Knighton, Perley Jr. Ladeau, Roland Lamere, Leon Laturneau, Eugene Laturneau, Herman Leonard, Kenneth McClure, Lester Meader, Ernest Merchant, Donald Miller, Harold Murphy, Eugene Murphy, Robert Murray, Wilbur Normand, Robert Park, Paul Phelps, Gordon Placey, Clayton Plourde, William Powers, Porter 32 Rattee, Donald Rattee, Paul Sawyer, Edward Stearns, Cliffton Rattee, Ronald Roberts, John Rogers, Robert Rowden, Scott Rowell, Reginald Symes, Horace Valley, Ora Vigneau, Wilfred Vielleux, Joseph Vielleux, Philip Wheelock, Wheatleigh Winship, Robert —Deceased WELLS RIVER CALENDAR—1946-1947 September 3—Schools open October 11—Close of first marking period November 11—Armistice Day, Schools closed November 20—Close of second marking period November 21-22—Thanksgiving recess, schools closed December 20—Schools closed for Christmas vacation January 6—Schools reopen January 16-17—Mid-Year Examinations January 17—Close of third marking period January 20—Second semester begins February 12—Lincoln’s birthday, schools closed February 14—Schools closed for February recess February 24—Schools reopen March 14—Close of fourth marking period April 11—School closed for spring vacation April 21—Schools reopen May 2—Close of fifth marking period May 29—Senior Examinations May 30—Memorial Day, schools closed June 2-3—Final Examinations June 3—End of sixth (final) marking period 33 COMMENCEMENT DATA June 1—Baccalureate, 4:00 o’clock Congregational Church June 5—Class Day, Village Hall, 2:30 P. M. Home Economics Tea—Schoolhouse following Class Day Exercises June 6—Final assembly, 9:00 A. M. June 6—Graduation, Village Hall, 8:00 P. M. COURSE OF STUDY FOR 1946-1947 Fr hmen— English 9 Civics General Math Algebra l 2 Biology French 1 Home Economics Juniors— English 11 American History Modern History Geometry Physics Latin 3 French 2 Latin 2 Sociology l 2 Ec. Geography 2 Typing 1 Shorthand Home Economics Soohomore— English 10 Civics General Math Algebra l 2 Bioloev French 1 French 2 Latin 2 Home Economics Seniors— English 12 American History Modern History Geometry Physics Latin 3 Sociology ? Ec. Geography y2 Typing 2 Shorthand Home Economics 34 There are three courses of study which may be pur- sued in Wells River School: the College Preparatory, the Commercial, and the General. The three curricular are three levels of attainment and each student w:ll eventually determine, voluntarily or involuntarily, what goal he wished to or is destined to achieve. In all courses each student must take in addition to four years of English, one year of mathematics, one year of science, and American history. Physical education is required twice each week for all upper four years unless the student is excused. Sixteen points are required for graduation and only the students whose scholastic average is 8 5'' or better will be certified for college. Wells River is a member of the College Entrance Certificate Board and our graduates are admitted to member colleges. Textbooks are furnished without charge, but pupils are expected to purchase their own workbooks. The school year will commence on September 3rd, 1946 at 8:40 A. M. 35 Compliments of The Manufacturers of BAILEY’S E. W. Bailey Co. MONTPELIER, VERMONT 37 Compliments of C. L. CHRISTOPHER Woodsville, N. H. M. J. PUDVAH SON Shoe Repairing Wells River, Vt. Compliments of THE L. W. SINGER COMPANY W. R. BUCHANAN SERVICE STATION Gasoline, Oil, Paints, Hardware South Ryegate, Vt. CHAMBERLIN’S GREENHOUSE Woodsville, N. H. WINCHESTER RABBIT RANCH Pedigreed - Registered Stock South Ryegate, Vt.. Compliments of TEGU’S ORPHEUM THEATER KUGELMAN’S Women’s Specialty Shop 83 Central Street Woodsville, N. H. Health-Spot Shoes X-Ray Fittings M. W. BURNHAM Woodsville, N. H. BERNICE E. BALDWIN Insurance Wells River, Vt. SIPPRELLE STUDIO Portraits Photo-Finishing Woodsville, N. H. DR. A. D. WRIGHT Veterinarian Wells River, Vt. s. f. McAllister Jeweler Phone 316-3 Woods ville, N. H. ROSA’S BEAUTY SHOP South Ryegate, Vt. EDGAR SPEAR General Insurance Woodsville 7-2 Wells River 7-4 ORIN BECKLEY Cattle Dealer South Ryegate, Vt. Compliments of R. H. POWERS Compliments of Woodsville Furniture Co. Tel. 106-11 Woodsville, N. H. R. E. PHELPS Meats and Groceries South Ryegate, Vt. Compliments of CROMWELL VEAYO Texaco Products Wells River, Vt. WELCH’S GARAGE Tel. Groton 48-20 South Ryegate, Vt. Compliments of THE PRINTCRAFT SHOP Barre, Vermont H. M. GOULD I. G. A. Stores South Ryegate, Vt. Woodsville, N. H. 39 WELLS RIVER SAVINGS BANK Compliments of Wells River, Vt. PUDVAH’S • SERVICE STATION Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Member H. E. Pudvah, Prcp. $5000 Maximum Insurance Wells River, Vt. For Each Depositor PREVOST MOORE JOHNSON Clothiers St. Johnsbury. Vt. BEAUTY SALON • Everything That’s New In Clothing 67 Railroad St. Furnishings and Shoes St. Johnsbury, Vt. When Available” 40 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK TRUST COMPANY Montpelier, Vermont Friendly Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HUNT TYPEWRITER SALES SERVICE Office Equipment and Supplies Wells River, Vermont Ray E. Hunt Telephone 260 1896 - 1946 NORTHAMPTON COMMERCIAL COLLEGE The School of Thoroughness For half a century we have prepared young people for successful careers. We pledge a continuance of our thorough training, individual interest, and aid in finding just the right position. WALTER E. JOCK Wells River, Vt. Dealer in Standard Kerosene and Mobilheat Furnice and Range Burners Duo-Therm Hot Water Heaters Telephone 11-2 41 FOR-ALL GRAIN CO. Grain Feed Coal Cement Hardware Paint ZAMBON BROTHERS SON South Ryegate Phone 58-2 East Corinth Phone 32 Groton Phone 15-3 Barnet Phone 48 Granite Memorials THE HAPPY HOUR CAFE PATRONIZE OUR Wells River, Vt. ADVERTISERS CLARK’S I. G. A. STORE P. S. HINMAN • Quality Meats, Fish, Groceries W. B. Clark, Prop. Fresh Fruits, Vegetables • Wells River, Vt. Wells River, Vt. WOODS VILLE GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK and HALE’S TAVERN Wells River, Vt. TRUST COMPANY • Woodsville, N. H. 43 Wells River Creamery Wholesalers of MILK - CREAM - BUTTER The Thomas Pharmacy ''SERVICE TO THE SICK” WELLS RIVER, VERMONT Adams Paper Co. Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE TISSUE PAPER Ryegate Paper Co. PULPWOOD PURCHASED 45 WOODS VILLE JAMES H. ROWE NATIONAL BANK Livestock and Farm Machinery • Tels. 182 and 5330 Woodsville, N. H. Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of DANDY DINER PINE GROVE DAIRY Pastuerized J. C. Rutledge, Prop. • Milk and Cream • Woodsville, N. H. Wells River, Vt. Woodsville, N. H. 46 —McAULIFFE’S— Books - Stationery Compliments of School Supplies WELLS RIVER Paper - Art Materials FIVE TEN Engraving and Printing Wells River, Vt. Burlington WHITE BROTHERS CREAMERY C. C. DAVIDSON CO., INC. South Ryegate, Vt. • • Wholesalers of Milk - Butter - Cream Granite Memorials • So. Ryegate Ouincy Vermont Mass. Compliments of CLARK’S CALDBECK-COSGROVE CORPORATION GRIST MILL e Building Material • Poultrv and Dairy Feeds Building Supplies Grass Seed Fertilizers St. Johnsbury, Vt. and Woodsville, N. H. • Wells River, Vt. ROWDEN’S DAIRY Milk and Cream Conserve Milk It’s Scarce” Compliments of C. L. BAILEY SON • Wells River, Vt. Woodsville, N. H.