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

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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.

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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

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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