Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 2 QWZZWKDQJQKDQJWFDQWKDQQJOVDQJWEQJQKDQVQKDQJQWDQJWKDQJWKEQJOKD Beatrice Barry, 'Winchell for short,' flash out the scoop that scientist Gerald Burbine has revolu- tionized the vitamin theory by discovering a new vitamin, S, which as far as experts Nelson Le Gallee, Roy Littlehale, and Arnold Seamans can discover, is a combination of all known vitamins. GERTRUDE: I always knew Jake would end up inventing something. The other day I went into the Modern Gown Shoppe, and was I surprised to find that it is owned by Doris Woods! Models Evelyn Corliss and Eleanor Bearce helped me select my dress, which was designed by Eunice Drake, nationally known dress creator. I paid my bill to Alice Edmonds, who is the business man- ager for the organization. JANE: I've heard about that successful Gown Shoppe, but one of our other classmates isn't hav- ing such good luck. Did you read about that fire in Chicago last week? It's the biggest thing of its kind since Mrs. Murphy's cow destroyed half the city. Louise MacLaughlin Hayes' beautiful 16 room estate was completely ruined by flames. Fire Chief Albert Wirzburger and his assistant fire- fighters, three of whom are classmates of ours, Richard King, Chester Mann, and Verne Porter, did their best to save the Hayes' home, but their efforts were fruitless. Chief Wirzburger proved himself a hero by risking his life to save Aviatrix Marie La Freniere who had flown down to spend the week-end at Louise's home. Congressman Robert Crosby later presented Wirzburger with a medal from the citizens of Chicago for his brave act. GERTRUDE: Talk about fame! The other day I met Edith Sayce, noted soprano, who invited me to attend her next week's concert at the Music Hall in Radio City. She told me that she would have her manager, Adelaide Tirrell, send me a ticket--but at present she said that Adelaide was on a ticket selling campaign, and wouldn't be in New York until early next week. JANE: I dropped into Mary Carey's Tea shop the other afternoon. When I finished my tea, the leaves were read by Madame Dorothy Morgan, noted mystic and reader of palms. The entertain- ment was furnished by contralto Jean Lincoln and violinist Martha Schatzl. As I glanced around the room, I saw Patricia Devine, author of the book of poems, 'Silent Reveries,' and her secretary, Janice Monroe, just leaving. GERTRUDE: I haven't been there as yet, but I hope to be able to go soon. The other after- noon I had an appointment at Norma Bradshaw's Twentieth Century Beauty Salon. Receptionist Helen McGrail directed me to the gym where I noticed Marion Jones putting her customers through their exercises, while at the farther end of the gym, Mary Hogg was giving a lecture on good grooming to a group of high school students. Upstairs, hairdressers Rhoda Freeman and Norma Nickerson and manicurist Gladys Cabral were busily attending to their duties. Norma told me she had received a letter from Delma Stoddar, who is now in charge of the office at the Com- monwealth Shoe Factory, saying that Alice Taylor was proclaimed 'Nation's No. 1 Talker., In a re- cent contest, Judge Elizabeth McCarthy said that Alice broke all known records by saying 1,000 words in a minute. Delma told Norma to listen in next Tuesday evening to station SAP at 8:00, Alice is going to be interviewed by June Gegen- heimer, hostess of the 'We the Public,' sponsored by the Jack Clifford Chain Stores, successors to First National Stores, Inc. I think that Helen Walo, head of all Girl Scouting in America, is also going to appear on that program. JANE: I guess that I shall have to listen in. Speaking of programs, have you heard how June Ladouceur has changed the program of the whole engineering system by discovering a noiseless ex- plosive for use in blasting? She discovered it one afternoon by mixing half a pound of sodium, potassium, and calcium in a gallon of water. Not a sound was heard, but when her assistant, Hugh Cox, returned to the room, he foundithe laboratory in complete ruins. The solution apparently did not explode immediately, because June had left the room with her secretary, Taimi Maki, to attend a conference at the Chemistry Building with bac- teriologists Adela Rymut and Eleanor Seeger. GERTRUDE: June certainly had a narrow escape, didn't she! Here's another bit of surpris- ing news. Rita Murray, who has decided that she wants a career instead of a husband, announced the opening of her Little Theatre Group in New York City. She has selected Elena Gentile as her leading actress. Next week the group is going to put on that well-known Shakespearean play, 'Ham- let,' with Harry Nickerson playing the leading role. JANE: I think that Harry will make an ex- cellent Hamlet. Oh, I knew that I had something to tell you! Recently, I visited Whitman High School, where I found Mary Renshaw in charge of the Commercial Department, ably assisted by Grace Kenneally and Priscilla Little. At the same time, I met Phyllis Benson, who is the school nurse. Whitman High School has become so en- larged that two additional secretaries are required in the office, and these positions are filled by Kath- leen Treptow and Shirley Danner. Marie Paul has 19

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Ofqve QVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVOVQVQVQVQVQVQV-VQVQVQVQV QVQVQVQVQ Q 9 'A'A'A',x.A'A'A'A.A'A.A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A' 'A',G By jane Holbrook and Gertrude Croke GERTRUDE: Why, Jane Holbrook, of all people! I haven't seen you since we graduated from High School ten years ago. JANE: Gertrude Croke! It's good to see you again. What are you doing now? GERTRUDE: Oh, I'm working at the David King Laboratories. Nancy Altman is also working there as assistant to David in the synthetic rub- ber section. They are making quite a fortune for themselves. Where are you working ? JANE: 'Tm working for the Robert Goodwin Electrical Supplies Co. I have charge of all corre- spondence for the incoming orders, and Ruth Borges has charge of all outgoing work. Book- keeper Gladys Peterson published the report for the annual fiscal period, and I find that the com- pany is in very good financial condition. By the way, have you seen any of the rest of the class since we graduated ? GERTRUDE: Now that this war is over we'll probably have time to renew our old friendships. Wasn't it wonderful the way Chester Hatchfield out-did Douglas MacArthur and became the out- standing general of World War No. Z? JANE: That was quite an honor, but I read in a paper the other day that Raymond Ball has been made an admiral in the U. S. Navy because of his extraordinary record as a seaman. I also heard that Arlene Flavell has joined her husband in the Army, and Lillian Packard is soon leaving on a secret voyage with her sailor husband. GERTRUDE: Really! Well, Jane, as I was rid- ing to the station today, I saw an accident which involved some of our classmates. It seems that David Ibbitson, President of the Progressive Vegetable Growers of Massachusetts, and his wife Ethel-you remember Ethel Glenn-were hurry- ing to get to his office to confer with Gerald Reed, Vice-President of the same organization, concern- ing the expected rise in the prices of cauliflower and spinach. As he swerved around the corner, he collided with a taxi driven by Paul Howland, who was, as usual, coming down a one-way street the wrong way. No one was hurt, fortunately, but Police Chief Richard Brine, who was arguing with his wife, the former Martha Davis, as to whether she should have steak or pork chops for dinner, came over to settle the affair, ably assisted by Patrolmen Robert Donahue, Charles Higgins, and Harry Morgan. Look, Jane, what does that bill- board say? JANE: I think it says-yes, it does-'Wel- come to the grand opening of the Skate-land- Dance-land. Combination skating rink and dance hall. Open nightly under the competent manage- ment of Thelma Marceau and Pauline Churchill. Music furnished by that well-known star of stage and screen, Charles Donoghue and his Basin Street Boys.' Now isn't that surprising ? GERTRUDE: Charles certainly has been very successful, and one reason for his great success is his drummer, Ernest Smith. Hep Cats all over the world claim Smith is the best drummer since Gene Krupa retired from the orchestra World. JANE: Well, all of the news about. our class- mates isn't good news. Yesterday I visited Francis Chiros, who was injured in the recent world series between the Whitman Indians and the Abington Dodgers. It seems that, as outfielder Bob Ibbit- son, who has recently turned traitor and joined the Abington Dodgers, slid into third base, he kicked dust into Chiros' eyes, thus preventing him from seeing the ball. The ball struck Francis on the head and stunned him. This injury caused him to withdraw from the game. He was assisted from the field by outfielder Robert Harrington, who had gradually worked himself from bat boy to regular left fielder. An ambulance was immediately sum- moned from the Sweeney General Hospital by John Zoobkoff, manager of the Indians. When the ambulance arrived, John Ferry, the driver, assisted the orderlies, Thomas Casserly and John Hunt, in placing the delirious Chiros in the ambulance. Head Surgeon William Sweeney's secretary, Jean Harper, took the particulars of the case and then had Chiros in a private room. Emily Brittain, Marie Croghan, and Phyllis Hall as day nurses, and Ruth Johnson and Gertrude Daly as night nurses, are taking the best possible care of Chiros. At present he is resting comfortably. GERTRUDE: I'm glad that he is feeling bet- ter. By the Way, have you seen the new movie, 'The Sheik Returns,' starring Robert Brennan, who plays opposite Rosalie Kirby, the Bette Davis of 1952? It is now currently showing at the Vic- tory Theatre, owned and successfully operated by Joe Burns. The picture was produced by the Henry McGuane Studios, and was directed by Martin Tufankjian, who is noted for his fast-mov- ing and thrill-packed adventure pictures. JANE: I guess that I shall have to see that picture. Speaking of pictures, when I turned on my television set today, I heard News Commentator

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 2 taken Mr. McKey's place, and has increased the percentage of pupils taking biology. I heard strains of music coming from the gym, and when I went down to see what it was all about, I found Gym Instructor Priscilla Thomas putting her pupils through all the phases of the modern dance. I had a chat with Priscilla, and she told me that Josephine Burns had been appointed as cooking teacher, but after two days of teaching she re- signed to be married. Marion Boose is now head of the cooking department. GERTRUDE: Well-it's been swell seeing you again. Let's get together again and talk over old times. Why don't you come over to my home tomorrow evening and we'll see if we can find any more gossip. PP L. 3 932 EEZ QF? E.- Uq - 5?- 93 md: 4 'U2 2.3 C92 'HE' E,-'na CD P03 O Q,-gm SEL :pm U-EU ii-4 ED.: 'UZ CD CD Q4 O s CD P1 FU '-H II! C U C11 ai O O ?' cr fe SD Qx'1.' A'A'A'A'1x'A'A'A' o'gV, s v,v.v.v.v.v,v. ,E CLASS. WILL 4 0 C 1 . D 1 0 o 1 1 f D 1 9 0 P, .4 a 1 9 0 D. C D f 7 0 a 4 0 O 041 :LQ By Alice Edmonds and Eleanor Seeger ' We, the testators of the class of 1942, being of sound mind and body, do hereby ordain and estab- lish this to be our last will and testament. From the vast store of attributes and properties which we have collected during our four years together in high school, we leave the following to the members of our class and all its friends. To Mr. Bayley, our principal, for his untiring help throughout our four years, to Mr. Lane, our vice-principal, for his guidance and aid, to our class advisers, Miss Reynolds and Mr. Magnuson, to our honor part advisers and to the faculty, we leave our deepest thanks. To the individual members of the class we leave as follows: To Harry Morgan, in exchange for his gold fill- ings, one of Uncle Sam's defense bonds. To Adelaide Tirrell, a package of footease to put spring in her step. To Nelson Le Gallee, a bottle of slickum tvery thickj to keep his fiery red hair in place. To Eunice Drake, a trailer- California or bust! To David King, a clothes brush to keep that neat as a pin look. To June Gegenheimer, a bottle of ointment to soothe the blisters she must get from practicing with her baton. To Ernest Smith, Bill Sweeney, and Mary Ren- shaw, a bundle of slips with Miss Allen's permis- sion. This is just a remembrance of the good times in the Corridors. To Chet Mann, an electric fan to keep him cool in class. He always seems to be smothered in two or three sweaters and a jacket. To Jean Harper, a sugar bowl in which to keep her sweetness. To Dick Brine, a diamond, either a baseball diamond or one to encircle pretty Martha's finger. To Lillian Packard, an anchor to hold down her heart for fear it should float away with her sailor. To Arnold Seamans, a carton of ironized yeast to build up his resistance when speaking to a group of people. To Shirley Danner, compliments on her delight- ful western talk. To Paul Howland, one of his hidden desires, either a beep, peep, or a jeep. He seems to know a lot about them. To Eleanor Bearce, a little black book in which to keep the telephone numbers and addresses of her many admirers. To Martin Tufankjian, a new car so that he won't have to spend more money on parts for his old jalopy. To June Ladouceur, a free course in elocution to further her talent. To Albert Wirzburger, the ambition and cour- age to write a book on his knowledge of baseball. To' Nancy Altman and Babe Barry, we leave the kleys to the building. Nancy may want to come back to see Mr. Des Landes, while Babe may need to confer with Miss Wood. To David Ibbitson, the largest size lunch box to hold the great spread he always has before him at recess.