Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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'WW' ' 'CLASS' Piioeriiicv' A'A',g'p'A'1y'A'A'A'A9,x'A'A'A'A'q9,x'A'A' A'A'A'A'A.A'A'A'A'1 ' By Edna Taylor and Douglas Littlehale As I look into the smoke, I see the stage of a major broadcasting station, and who do you sup- pose I notice first of all? It is Ardelle Blanchard, continuing her practice of public speaking. Women are now filling all kinds of positions formerly occupied by men. Because of her previous experi- ence, Ardelle has taken over the place of the tobacco auctioneer on the Lucky Strike program. While she is broadcasting, a door opens in the rear, and I see, seated at a massive mahogany desk surrounded by Oriental rugs, Elmer Drake, who is now president of the Yankee network. By all the spectacular advertisements in his office, it is evident that he has to his credit the patent for the Drake Collapsible Pipe invention, a device which will help young high school students to conceal any pipes that they might use and wish to keep hidden from questioning teachers and parents. To my surprise, Betty Harper, Elmer's efficient secretary, walks in, ready to take dicta- tion. The program is about to begin. The music for the Hit Parade is being played by none other than Bob Godbout, whose theme song is still One Meatballf' One of the top tunes to be sung on this program is the new version of They Go Wild, Simply Wild Over Me, written by John Coffelt, who is now a song writer of renown, having taken the place of Irving Berlin. This number is to be sung by the well-known radio singer, Grace Wenz. At the close of this program, it will be announced that Ned Kirby is to be the guest star for the next program. Because of Ned's natural wit and wide store of original ideas, he regularly appears on the Truth or Consequences program as successor to Ralph Edwards. The guest artist for this program is Laura Thompson, successor to Mr. Anthony, on the famous Good Will Hour. The announcer is to be Edna Taylor, who is Laura's personal secretary and adviser. I see an entirely different scene, which takes us half-way around the world. Now I see the beauti- ful Hawaiian Islands. As the scene moves closer, I see a photographer surrounded by a group of lovely Hula Hula girls, who are dreamily strum- ming on guitars. Upon closer observation, I see that the photographer is none other than James DaSilva, better known as J. D., whose hobby is taking pictures. Moving down the beach in front of the Royal Garden Hotel, I notice handsome Al Gregory, a swimming instructor, with his arms around two fashionable young ladies, Janice New- hall and Barbara Merrow, who are co-owners of a swanky beauty salon which is connected with the hotel. They are talking to Ruth Basler and Muriel Corbett, artists, who are on their way to have dinner at the famous Waikiki Restaurant owned and operated by Meredith Peterson and her hus- band. This restaurant is highly recommended by Rita Pierce, authority on eating places all over the world. As I gaze through the window of the salon, I see Edith D'Arpino, who is employed as a hairdresser here. She has just finished arranging the coiffure of Senator Natalie Pierce from Massa- chusetts, who has made herself famous for the new Pierce's EASY TO UNDERSTAND INCOME TAX BILL. Waiting for their appointments are Jeanette Sproul, famous cartoonist for Walt Dis- ney, and Irene DiMestico, airline hostess, who have just arrived for a short stay on the island. The Slenderizing Salon connected with this shop is under the management of Barbara McGuane. Two guests coming from the hotel are Marion Braddock and Beverly Mansfield, famous opera stars for the Metropolitan Opera Company. They are accompanied by their secretary, Margaret Wirzburger. They stop to talk with Ruth Howland. who has the responsible position of Assistant Manager of the hotel. At one end of the patio are two exquisite shops-one is the Petite Americana Shop, owned by Frances Deehan and Marian Shorten. Both girls are happily married to Marine officers, stationed here in Hawaii. Their shop has been beautifully decorated by Patricia Mac- Eachron, who also designs many of the dresses. Their outstanding model, Gloria Stowers, is about to enter the shop. The Ruth Irish Candy Specialty Shoppe, managed by Marie Donahue, is the other shop in this patio. There is another cloud of smoke that arises, and the green foliage of the African jungle is revealed to me. Here, amidst a village composed entirely of men, I find the Woman Haters' Club 19

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STUDENT COUNCIL Third Row: lleft to rightl Hazel Weeden, Allen Marshall, Albert Gregory, Toivo Maki, Frances Deehan Lorraine Murm f , ihy. Second Row: George l ahrcnliolt, Ruth Terzian, Bert Brine, Jane Sweeney, Robert Marshall. First llow: Mrs. Mclnnes, NVilliam Curby, Doris Aubert, Burton Rosen, Mr. Kelly. Sfzzdcm' Council In September, the Student Council niet with its advisers, Mrs. Mclnnes and Mr. Kelly, and chose the following officers for the year: President ................ Albert Gregory Vice-President .. .. Allen Marshall Secretary ...... . . . Frances Deelian Treasurer ...... . . Lorraine Murphy Executive Board Hazel Weeden. Burton Rosen Mr. Kelly, a new member of the board this year, proved to be of great assistance in the work of the Council. A committee of Ruth Terzian and George Bay- ley was organized to supervise the sale of war 18 stamps and bonds in the school. Stamps were sold three days a week, and, in several rooms, 100'i of the pupils bought stamps regularly. In October the school entered a contest to buy an Amphibian Duck, costing 258275, by December 7, 1944. The quota was oversubscribed, as the sales amounted to 3S21,791.30. A second Service Memorial Plaque was pur- chased by the Council for the additional names of all those from the school who had joined the Armed Forces since December 7, 1941. The usual projects, including the Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis Drives, were successfully con- ducted by the Council.

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 5 QJ0fDQ!0ZZWfDQJ0Z1GNQ'k9GNNkDGN0kDQ!0fDQJ0fD'QJ0fDQr0Z3WkDQ!0E of America. I am surprised to find two more classmates, Bob Landers, better known as Bogie, and Dick Brennan, better known as Key, taking refuge here. Having completely lost their faith in the fairer sex, they have decided that this would be the best place for them. Near the village, the Congo River wends its way. As I look closer, I notice a small craft coming along: it is the ex- ploring party under the direction of Fred Chur- chill and Stuart Stetson, recently employed by Barnum and Bailey to search for big game. Qff in the distance is a well-constructed modern air- field designed by Dick Tibbets, at which a heli- copter landing. The pilot is Alfred Colarusso. Bill Curby, one of the passengers to alight, is a noted scientist and is president of the American is heie to do research Mahogany Company. He work. Another passenger is the famous entomol- who is searching for biology department at ogist. Clifton Strathern, rare speciments for his Harvard University. The next scene seems to be far away from the jungle and is back in the metropolis of New York. The scene is in the interior of the Empire State Building. It is the famous McGrail Soda Foun- tain and Sandwich Bar where Dotty serves her famous Super Deluxe Delicacies. True to the Mc- Grail fashion, she is rushing from behind the counter to greet familiar customers. She is now talking with Captain Arvid Nelson of the Mer- chant Marine. Seated at a table is George Bayley. famous organist and director of music at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. George is look- ing over a program which is to be presented at an exclusive girls' school nearby where Angeline Bagnulo is the director. Seated at another table is Rose Fulginiti, famous music critic for the New York fI'inz.c.s. Quite a bit of excitement takes place as a newsboy enters announcing, Extra! Extra! Read all about the Accident! Everyone is shocked to learn that it is a collision of two rival buses owned and operated by Earle Torrey and Howard Finegan. The victims are rushed to the new Roosevelt Hospital, where they are treated by Doctor Littlehale, famous surgeon, and his staff of efficient nurses, among whom are Dorothy Orcutt, Barbara Chandler, Alice Hutchinson, and Marjorie Waters. The account of the accident will be written by Jane Sweeney, star reporter for the Trzfbzmc,' and after reading of the accident, Dorothy turns to the page in the Tribune called, Advice to the Lovelorn, written by Connie Tay- lor. Another section which she always reads is Legal Advice, written by Attorney Claire Trep- tow, who, because of a previous experience she has had, can give all kinds of counsel. Now we come to a familiar scene back in the City of Whitman, Massachusetts. Coming out of the High School, laden with books and papers, are Bertha Orcutt, now instructor of Latin, and Vir- ginia Dyer, who is secretary to the superintendent rf schools. I next see the beautiful home of former Lorraine Murphy. She is comfortably relaxing in a big easy chair. watching the Burbine Special, a modern invention which does all her housework for her. From her chair, she presses a button which operates a television set. The first scene is an exciting football game between the Chicago Bears, coached by Wimpy Rosen, and the Bos- ton Pole Cats. coached by Harry Terzian. A spec- tacular plav has just been made by the star play- ers of the Boston team, Pajl Blanchard, and Rus- sell Cross. The crowds are cheering, and the pho- tcgraphers are busy taking pictures of the play. Among the prominent spectators shown in the picture are Fred Saftler, national tennis champ- ion, and Captain Clyde MacKenzie, a member of the faculty of Annapolis. Two other spectators at this game are Lieut. Shirley Chapman of the Women's Army Corps, who has just returned from foreign service in India, and Blanche Daigle, Well- known entertainer at Naval Hospitals. Beverly Sears, who has the honor of being the secretary to Van Johnson. is also eagerly watching the game. Another observer at this game is Donald Chapman, noted authority and judge of prize- winning live stock and poultry. The scene is interrupted by the ringing of the front doorbell, and shortly afterward, two lead- ing socialites of Whitman, the former Dorothy Robinson and Marjorie Braley, accompanied by their children, enter. Both women are running for public office and are out campaigning for votes. Their campaigns are under the manage- ment of Mayor Leslie Milne, who has been very successful in politics. The tire burns low, the smoke drifts away, the vision vanishes, and the book of the future of the Class of 1945 is closed. V A-U -- - - -1 :Lair - --- - - Class AdUZ.S67S We wish to thank our advisers, Miss Reynolds and Mr. Magnuson, for their help and co-opera- tion throughout our years in high school. 20