Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK 19' Wi- W -- -la-.1 crew. Where would the seafarers be if it were not for the U. S. Coast Guard and such heroes as Eldridge and his men? Now I seem to be in the court of sunny France where I behold Louis Maggio, as the American ambassador, pleading for the signing of the latest peace pact, originated and pro- mulgated by none other than Flora Richards, Congresswo- man from Rhode Island. From France 1 am transferred to Russia where Fred Dotolo is receiving tumultuous applause for his graceful per- formance of the Russian dances. Fred carries with him the one and only one-man orchestra in the person of Amedeo- Nardone, who plays with exceeding skill, six instruments. Back in America I see a vision of the headlines of a newspaper, Republican Convention Opens on Time. That most certainly is extraordinary news. The national Re- publican Convention, being held in Indianapolis, was called to order by Miss Marion Smith. For the first time in years, the convention began on the exact minute set by the com- mittee. Well if that isn't a surprise? Marion has certainly reformed. My revelation teaches that poor John Edmond has left the world behind and plunged into the African jungle in an attempt to mend a broken heart which he suffered in his Young-er days. We sympathize deeply with his condition. Betty Davis appears to me in Boston Symphony Hall, lecturing on the subject of Blonde versus Brunette. Evi- dently Betty has been seeing the world since leaving high school. Once again comes the vision of a crowded classroom where Mary Dolan is giving out a Biology assignment. Mary's great love for the subject was apparent back in those days when she was the star pupil in Mr. Sherman's class. Ah! Another beautiful sight unfolds before me. It is a vision of a small prosperous city and on the roof of one of the factories I behold a sign which reads Hopkinton City. In the center of the little metropolis is a monument stating that the city was founded in 1930 by Miss Bertha Kenyon. Bertha has certainly made her home town live up to its name since she left High School! A cheering crowd disturbs my peaceful meditations. Switzerland, with its winter sports appears before my eyes and I find that William Brown has just been acclaimed champion skater of the world. Junie has at last glided to fame. Ah! Winter has gone and a summer scene takes its place. We seem to be present at the Olympic games where Robert Bonner has won the pole vault, the deciding event of the contests. We are indeed proud to behold the flag of the United States fluttering from the middle pole. Bohn

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18 THE SENIOR YEAII BOOIK FSI' V -- ' 1'l6 :1 Again I seem to hear the rattle of typewriters. I can see a picture of a great room filled with busy stenographers. At the far end of the room is a door on which is the inscrip- tion: Gordon Michie, General Manager, J. C. Penny Co., Inc. Michie always was able to realize his dreams. Ah! The door opens and Elnora Eccleston appears. She has stood by the J. C. Penney Co., also and is the General Manager's private secretary. Perhaps none of my dreams gave me a greater surprise than this-to ,learn that Robert Drysdale has been appointed Admiral of the Swiss Navy. Evidently Bob is still sailing along as easily on the Sea of Life as he navigated through high school. Here is another picture of Westerly High Schoolg that of Bill Tuckerman taking down the scenery after the annual Senior Play. Evidently the school committee has made him Janitor for the express purpose of having someone to handle the scenery efficiently. The apparition fades and we are carried into the midst of a Ladies' Aid Sewing Circle, conducted by Lucy Rawlings. VVhat a shock to find Lucy here! Another dream brings a picture of Miss Lua Kenyon at her home in California, writing an essay on Carlyle. Miss Hanson did at least one good thing for the literary world when she encouraged Lua's study of Carlyle. When that essay is finished, perhaps we shall be able to learn something definite about him. Slowly Ringling Brothers' circus unfolds before me. Beneath its white top, Alice Harrison, the greatest snake charmer in the world, startles the audience daily with her power over the writhing venomous vipers. Among the other side show entertainers are Agnes McKellar, the fat lady, and Frank Adimari, tightrope artist. What varied talents have come to light from the Class of 1929. There! Is not that a grand sight? A broad expanse of waving grain. The owner of that vast field certainly must be rich. Why, it's none other than Sheffield Greene. I have had many hopes for Shef but none as great as this. And they say he employs only women. Yes, there is Zilla Farn- ham repairing a thresher and that looks like Margaret Foley helping Ruth Kenyon to get the horses hitched to the reaper. What a crash and a roar I heard! It is the sound of the great ocean on the war path, and there is a ship pounding to pieces under its steady onslaught. I see another small craft just outside the surf. The two vessels seem to be connected by a line. A breeches buoy is being drawn away from the stricken boat. I can discern the small boat more clearly now and recognize it as a Coast Guard Patrol boat. Captain Charles Eldridge is succeeding in rescuing the shipwrecked

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20 THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK Val- .Img was a rather high flying youth in his schooldays, too. I see in my imagination a race track with three cars trav- eling at a terrific speed. It is the last lap and the bright blue car which was trailing the others, has come out ahead. Listen! They are announcing the winner, Edna Latondress, in such an exciting event! How some of my classmates have changed! And what is this I behold? A chain of beauty parlors managed by Harold Andrews. Permanent waves are a spe- cialty. It is said that Harold is capitalizing on the plan which he used himself in his youth. Again, I see in my mind,s eye a great quarry, the Smith Granite Works with Eloise Freeman superintending the plant. Eloise, I believe, had her eye on Smith's even when in High School. c Edna Coon, our thoughtful counsellor, appears to have been elected Mayor of Chase Hill, due to the influence of Charles Williams, political boss, who received his first in- structions from Miss Elizabeth Ring, famous historian of Westerly High School. I suddenly feel an oppressive, devastating heat. A great fire is raging and Helen Himes in the capacity of chief is on the spot directing fire fighters She has already re- ceived six medals for heroic rescues. Helen certainly de- serves much praise for her work. Well! Well! Can it be possible that Jack Clancy has exiled himself from the world and is spending his time trans- lating ponderous volumes from the Latin into English? The only thing which connects Jack with civilization is his old Dodge which was his constant companion in our schooldays. Mildred Zisquit has fulfilled her ambition and become secretary to Will Rogers, famous comedian. It was always Mildred's pet desire to be a secretary to some great man and she has unquestionably made a wise choice. Before a pealing organ sits Stanton Gavitt rendering an inspiring solo. In the old days, Stanton showed a similar interest in solemn religious music. The child is indeed father of the man. The Metropolitan Opera Company has just signed Don- na Wilcox as one of its prima donnas. Inspired by her love for her home town, Miss Wilcox is expected to appear in a recital at the Westerly United Theatre in the near future. Francis Arnone, too, has scaled the peak of fame with his remarkable invention the Peanut Sheller, which is said to shell, sort, and feed the peanuts into the mouth of the owner. Frank always was an ingenious fellow for finding Work-saving devices. It appears that the Exclamation Point, high-flying plane, has broken all records for endurance flights. The