Wilmington High School - Hourglass Yearbook (Wilmington, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1949 volume:

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' fi ,I I - :It fs - Q, 'mf - V545 , Es DEDICATION We, the class of Ninteen Hundred and Forty-Nine of Wilmington High School, dedicate this yearbook, The Fortyniner,n to Mrs. Stanley Webber, who, in her many years as a teacher and Junior Class Advisor, has won the deepest respect and admiration of all with whom she has come in contact. Those who have had the opportunity of receiving in- structions under her careful guidance can sincerely say that they have enjoyed every minute of it, and the class of forty-nine wish her the best of luck in future years. We, the Class of 1949, set aside this page of the Yearbook for Louise DeLis1e. Because of unfortunate circumstances she was unable to gradu- ate with us, but she is not forgotten by her former classmates. t TO THE CLASS OF 1949-Wilmington High School A milestone is a marker placed beside a highway to indicate how far you have gone along the road that you are traveling. It is not a stopping place. It does not indicate that you have finished your journey except when you have made up your mind to travel only so far. Even then it should only mark a resting point at which you plan for the next portion of the trip. One thing is certain, that is that you go either forward or backward. We seldom stay put by a milestone. Each graduating class arrives at one of these mile- stones in life's journey. Some members have already mapped their course and do not stop. Others who have been going along aimlessly may hesitate and stop to con- sider whether to continue on this road or to go back and try that side road, just passed, which seemed so attrac- tive. They decide to take a chance on that side road, and after following it for too long a time, they find that they have circled back to the main road again only much farther back from Opportunity Road than they were when they detoured. Life is like that. It is seldom, if ever, static. We are always going one way or the other. Even our excursions, which seem to be side trips, have taken up motion and precious time and have not advanced us on our real journey. We may be in motion but we have not progressed. KEEP MOVING FORWARD Stephen G. Bean Superintendent of Schools We, the class of '49, set aside this page for Mr. J. Turner Hood, our former principal. During his years at Wilmington High School, his understanding and guidance were an inspiration to all who were af- filiated with him. We hope, and know that he will prosper in any task which he might undertake. It is a privilege to offer mi sincere congratulations to each of you of the Class of 19 9 for having pursued to a satisfactory conclusion your high school studies. Like the n49ersU of a century ago, each a life fraught not only with uncertainty and also with great opportunity--the opportunity triumphantly--the opportunity to live a life pediency but of principle. Every member of the faculty will follow of you faces danger but to live not of exe your careers with deep interest. It is our expectation that each of you will travel along your life's journey with distinction and honor. 4 I 1 We, the class of 1949, set aside this page for Anthony E. DeTeso, our instructor and coach for the past two years. . We deeply regret his leaving Wilmington High School, and we wish him continued success with all things that he may undertake, We hope that his instructions, both in the class room and on the athletic field, will be a great inspi ration to all who know him. f 0 HW Tig J f 1 Z7 ' CLASS MOTTO: Success secure while ambition prevails. CLASS FLOWER: Poppy--emblem of glory CLASS COLORS: Green and Gold re N I l 1 X' ,UI H f J ci i - ,WMI f r:EL ciggfogafl l !,,' : 01 e ' .' Xl ix c if. ! :.,1.? 'fL Lili S3757 fzf' ...,, 51...'-1-1-L.. cf- 5 III! jf,--4-K-.,:-A'-MJ CQ- ,:. -23 -A 4- -Q - if -X 1 . if - x XJ 4 ,Z l -K. 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MT- AHth0HY DGTGSO Mr. Joseph Donovan ,,.f 6b!l CCD . NOW, MT- D' SSO iS StTiCt o high school faculty would SHG Stern, be complete, From Dim YOU? AiS YOU have to Without Mr. Donovan, he can't earn. be beat. And never a greater coach was He Knows his Engligh from A found, to Z Within this mighty universe And teggheg us hgw eggy it round. really can be. Mr. James Dempsey cuvwnlL 6 -EET From Mr. Dempsey you can ea French and Latin, all you yearn He's as nice as he can be Alas, we'll miss him, wait and see. Miss Elene Farello Miss Farello is a scientist great, Whom we all appreciate. Her classes are held in the chemistry lab, Look out! or you're apt to end up on a slab. Miss Jacqueline Gleason Miss Gleason is quiet and so refined, She drives the Haintsu out of many minds. She teaches her history very well, As any Freshman would surely tell. K .,,9w-f. . . is , 5 I . 1195 if .1 4 2 H 5!'M QgrE 'Wdmawg? 4 ,f .qQM?y51h W. W 'QQ fi ET .if Ng 5 ., -' sal ::.. 2:-4'-,r:' , W3ZW9w 'J'!QWWf? 5 +ga5gwggg5w- iggggiygwf ' afyfzmrfsf M Mr. Harold McDonnell me 74.2 -zf..u4',.w,Qe Now, Mr. McDonnell can really play, And teaches our musicians the right way, The high school band all think he's great, And with the rest of the school he also rates. l. 47 Mrs. Edward C. Manning Mrs. Manning is a friend indeed, Who came to us when we were in need. She taught the shorthand and typing class, To enable us our tests to pass. HM ?.?w-wfiff ,page 4'-4 '9'Wf' Miss Laura Marland Now, Miss Marland Keeps you on your toes, Her English and history she really Knows. She directed our play to help us display The talents we had which were hidden away. W' .ek Mrs. Donald B. Mcllvinr ' Miss Marie C. Moriarty Mrs. Mcllvin sings with sweetness She tegcheg Us all the 1 est and poise hops, While the rest of us just make a So our popularity will always lot of noise. be tops. She teaches us to follow her, She helps lead the Freshmem on Soon we'll really be able to purr. the right paths, And joins us all in our heartiest laughs. n 3,- J. Wallace Pillsbury Misa Irene Sharp Mrs. Stanley Webber illebury, our new sub- Miss Sharp is girls' coach for Now Mrs. Web r was away for master, Wilmington High awhile, good-natured ever after She makes all the rules look And all of us missed her friendly helps us with our occupa- SBSY HS Pie- Smile- tigns, We'll never forget the day she when she came back she was right we may build a stronger came in trim, nation. Our 0111111011 of 1101' WHS Just Arid bubbling with laughter to like her name. the very brim. QW . fwffg uw W ,pf 1 a y -, W . 5.::: zW5 L?9 , M f 1 vf . pp WK . . a ,, WX.. r 3 , . J. ,141 -UA, , p,.x:.522 ' V '.xQgw,,-':'f. J'!'h5JfQ ,U F' s , . ti DM , j k fzff 'v . fain ' ,ff J x 4 352 2 5' ' Y JL Lf f ef 1 M . , , gf gf, , s my' ?' 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N C, gt-- ff' .,.- - f- -nf Q--f -Q vupxt-S X K?9JVX.K?,q,.,x Rosa Amare Commercial l, 2, 5, 4 Librarian 4 Yearbook typist Usher committee for Senior play Hobby: Eddie Ambition: To be a success Pet Peeve: Getting up on cold mornings Jean Babine I I f 11 Commercial 2 General l, 5, 4 Dancing 4 Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 5 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3 Volleyball 4 Softball 5, 4 Senior play cast Yearbook staff ' Queen attendant 5 Hobby: Dancing with A1 Ambition: Comptometer school Pet Peeve: People who give sermons ,ffkf A , ,Q W ,df f 5 5 Barbara Bertwell ,, 5' QW! Commercial l, 2 General 3, 4 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4 - Knitting Club 4 Candy committee for Senior play Hobby: Arguing with Billy' Ambition: To be a success Pet Peeve: Being a man in plays ,M, Q6 .aa Corinne Bigley tc . College l Commercial 2, 3, 4 Yearbook typist Girls' Glee Club 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Dramatic Club 5 Senior play cast Dancing 2 Hobby: Writing children's stories Ambition: To live in Alexandria, N. H. Pet Peeve: People deciding whom you remind them of 4-4 ,Mun ,V ff wwf ew., Zin Ev , 1 V 'feng am-,A Paul Berrigan W ,ll Commercial 1, 2, 5, 4 Drawing 1 Boys' Glee Club 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Student Council 1, 2, 4 Senior play cast Football 4 Baseball 1 Yearbook typist Hobby: Typing Ambition: To work in Iowell Pet Peeve: People who misbehave , in class Pauline Blaisdell Commercial l, 2 General 3, 4 Camera Club Secretary 5 Knitting Club 2, 4 Advertisement and ticket committees for Senior play Hobby: Sewing Ambition: To go into business with Helen Pet Peeve: People who snap gum in my ear ray' A-iw' Donald Blake WZ t 1 General l, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Make-up slips Ambition: To go to college Pet Peeve: Detention .Mr Margaret Bourassa I1 ' I1 Commercial l, 2 l General 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Hobby: Joe Ambition: Marry Joe Pet Peeve: Other boys -QQ? 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' qqvvfw' ' Y I 1 , rj jf, f at , V M1 CM Jean Boyd ll f ommercial l, 2, 5, 4 Cheerleader 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 2, 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4 Field Hockey 1 Yearbook typist Secretary of Student Council 4 Social Editor of Variety Staff 4 Queen attendant 5 Class Will Knitting Club 4 Hobby: Seeing Ted Ambition: To live in a trailer Pet Peeve: Substitute teachers Nea, 40U ' W5 2254 f rffmtse 0 . 534-mt Agway: it fafaitariaiaaa QMWMQQWEWQ 'WQQWYQ Q' W2 it S'-J MQWHQEQQWZQ paeeaeedataeaa 'X 'Wforfff 'tfrwgiliwe-w,f242?2, ,Q ,t,.t ,MWNMWM Zffebl ' ,f.,z1fz1?7'1p'fw, ,fain-JA My-asf, 1437244 4wwQwwm2QXXmMwma Paul Carpenter n 0, General l, 2, 5, 4 Football 1, 2, 5, 4 Stage Manager for Senior play Substitute janitor 4 Hobby: Barbara Ambition: To be successful Pet Peeve: Going to school fgiig lit d Certify Genergl 1, 2, 3, 4 Hobby: Gardening and fishing Ambition: To manage my own business Pet Peeve: Reading and writing Carolyn Cowhig 1 fl Com ercial l, 2, 5, 4 Librarian 4 Secretary of Dramatic Club 4 Yearbook typist Candy com ittee for Senior play Hobby: Drawing Ambition: Private secretary Pet Peeve: People who chew gum in public ani? William Chisholm ..E ALL1-0 College 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 5, 4 a k Virginia Colucci ,L l I College , 2 Commercial 5 4 Basketball 1 2 ' Baseball 1, 5, 5, 4 52322225 flugsf Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls, Glegpclub 5 4 I Slggigrigiggni 2 Mixed Chorus 5' 4 Treasurer 4 Queen attendant 5 Costume com ittee for Senior play Yearbook staff t , Hobby, Knitting l Hobby: Athletlcs Ambition: Comptometer operator Ambition: To get married and raise a hockey team Pet Peeve: Stewy without a pencil Erank Darling Pet Peeve: Sarcastic people Marie Dec M7 , I, 9 2 . ll 0011686 1, 2, 5, 4 Commercial l, 2 Drawing 1 General 5, 4 Camera Club 2, 3, 4 President of Camera Club 4 Baseball 1 Scenery, lighting, and sound committees for Senior play Hobby: Working on cars Ambition: To make a trip to Mars Pet Peeve: People who chew pencils Property committee for Senior Pla? Hobby: Red Ambition: To be a taxi drlver's wife Pet Peeve: Thursday mornings Robert Drew Q506- I General 1, 2, 5, 4 Football 5, 4 Drawing 1, 2, 5, 4 Substitute janitor 4 Ticket committee for Senior play Hobby: Driving laundry trucks Ambition: To be a coach and physical education instructor Pet Peeve: Quiet girls wamffia -JW ,azggf W J fef ag f X fhiffsrrtaii is Howard Flynn -czg -if, College 4 Hobby: Photography Ambition: To be a doctor Pet Peeve: People who borrow cigarettes William Fabiano ll ll General 1, 2, 5, 4 Football 5 Baseball 5 Basketball 5, 4 Camera Club 4 Hobby: Photography Ambition: To be a millionaire Pet Peeve: School WWF ,MW ' Nancy Fullford !k ll College l, 2 Commercial 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 5, 4 Cheerleader 5, 4 Senior play cast Hobby: Don Ambition: To go to Ireland Pet Peeve: My mother's saying, nAnd this is the baby of the family.u Laura Ferguson ' fl aiiiwtaa Commercial l, 2, 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 5 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 5 Yearbook typist Senior play cast Softball 4 Dancing 4 Hobby: Crocheting Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: Racing drivers ww Anna Grant ,Z College l, 2, 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 5, 4 Cheerleader 5, 4 Treasurer of Student Council 4 Student Council 5 Dramatic Club 4 Softball 5 Senior play cast Librarian 4 Yearbook staff Valedictorian Hobby: Keeping busy Ambition: To go to college Pet Peeve: Catty women fi M955 fr-6 f3 V 3, + Herbert Hadley 5 'Zi Patricia Lassiter Loddy Leiter 'fp fl T 4: E Il Ceneral 1, 2, 5, 4 College 1 College 1 2 5 4 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 5, 4 Commercial 2, 5, 4 LibI,aI,ian'4 ' ' Mixed Chorus l, 2, 5, 4 Class Secretary 2 Girls. Glee Club 4 Hobbifz Nancy Libfafim 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Ambition: To graduate Cheefleadef 4 Knitting Club 2 Pet Peeve: Sitting behind a KGQPSOOK typist Dramatic Club 5, 4 woman with a feather P Senior la cagt in her hat Girls' Glee Club 5, 4 Hobby: P Y Dancing Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Ambition: To be a teacher ggggg? play Qgighing telelison Pet Peeve: People who chew their at Margie's - nails Ambition: To be a successful career girl Pet Peeve: Sarcastic and un- reasonable people 'adj ff ? 'Mew A4115 Lorraine Manson Kath ri e4Martin Catherine Martino If 1 1, 2 li I, Commercia l, 2, 5, 4 Commercial l, 2, 5, 4 Com ercial 1, 2 Girls' Glee Club 2, 5, 4 Yearbook typist General 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4 Queen attendant 4 Yearbook staff Knitting Club 2, 4 Knitting Club 2, 4 Basketball 2, 5, 4 Yearbook typist Costume committee for Senior play Field Hockey 2 Class Prophecy Hobby: Billy Camera Club 2, 3 Dancing l Ambition: To be a farmer's wife Class Treasurer 2 Usher com ittee for Senior play Pet Peeve: People who haven't Class Secretary 5 Hobby: Making things for my got a sense of humor Co-Captain Basketball 4 hope chest Candy committee for Senior play Ambition: To own a home before Hobby: Talking I get married Ambition: Learn to drive like Pet Peeve: Substitute teachers Billy Pet Peeve: Current events Albert Monteiro College 1, 2 General 5, 4 Drawing 1, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Ambition: Pet Peeve: Hunting and fishing To be an accountant Teachers y Phyllis Muse 'QQZI General 1, 5 Commercial 2 , 4 Camera Club 5 Dancing 4 Volleyball 4 Softball 4 Usher committee for Senior play Hobby: Dancing Ambition: Get a good job Pet Peeve: Giving current events in ?rob1ems class , ,, ,J f ,' ' s-grgzfaz, rw , -f f 4 -Q . ' fail f f Qt X I., 4,69 Q. f q :aif'eW-+Vfwwewsfaaabwiwgaaa ,aa QWQWMQQQ ,aaaaa f fffiiii 1 ea, Satikii at Qi'MCWi 'gag QQWW X -4, ,WY 'nigga f Q' ff fJaaQ5Q?aa2 faaaaagasa , ' M 1 Al y L- ,lawfw,aw an 4, 1 ,SV f 0 Walter Moreau K I, lflecdfha College 1, 2, 5, 4 Senior play cast Football 4 Basketball 5 Baseball 5 Band l, 2, 5 Hobby: National Guard Ambition: To be a radio operator Pet Peeve: Homework 'Y f f -Z ,j, -f 55,2 ,fno it Kenneth Neagle V fl College 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2 Basketball 2, 5 Hobby: Hunting Ambition: To go to college Pet Peeve: hhke-up work Louise Motschman ff - 1, Commercial 1, 2 General 5, 4 Usher com ittee for Senior play Traveling Interior Decorator Hobby: Ambition: Pet Peeve: English H 'weeieexertiaaaftar egg, w,.-wN fa' eve Hwwewawg g g! wg? ,gxi wwgyigpw f 1 My .., 9 41 , Y 3 , , 'Z ,J 1 HM'J' Qwvw mg v , ff, ..d5, -Q :ma age a. :aa agg new wo: t,gcyS,,, .g 'wzez , X '- 1. r. -:IX '-Ira'-,f I -' ' V, taattaeaiatir3aae.Wf' F , warrants EKQQMMAEFWJW :swans Eileen Nelson R I il Commercial 1, 2, 5, 4 Class Secretary 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 President of Dramatic Club 4 Librarian 4 Yearbook typist Carnival Queen 4 Salutatorian Assistant Stage Manager for Senior play Hobby: Reading books Ambition: To meet new people Pet Peeve: Typing bulletins ,ffl J e Newhouse ll fl Commercial 1, 2, 5 Knitting Club 2 Girls' Glee Club 1 Mixed Chorus l, 3, Cheerleader 4 Yearbook typist Candy committee for Senior play Hobby: Music and sewing Ambition: To become an actress Pet Peeve: People who crack their knuckles , M, K ,H ' ,331 Richard Palmer W 1 9 06:14 General 1, 2, 3, 4 Drawing l, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Monkey-business Ambition: To get out of high school Pet Peeve: Homework H va ,fi , , , . '26 . ',,,V. .ttyl Helen Peltzsch ,. , n Commercial l, 2, 5, 4 Yearbook typist Camera Club Cheerleader 3 5,4 Knitting Club 2, 4 Usher committee for Senior play Hobby: Ambition: Pet Peeve: Knitting Own my own florist shop People who say that sound like a little girl over the phone Q .M ,aff 4 ,Qi:,::?5.-Q-f '25 lux- 'JM' 1 ,A-,Qiagfz-Zsnvgxuxx 1 'Leia 2'- .. ,. M. ab f11:,fxb::,s'513J:piXr , M-,vyr11f'1 :g-+. ff'Q ' R017 at P19 FCS v Ok College 1, 2, 5, Band 2, 5, 4 Camera Club 5, 4 Hobby: Boats Ambition: To be a Physicist Pet Peeve: Make-up slips W, Reber? Pipes College 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 Basketball l Football 2, 5, 4 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 5, 4 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Music Ambition: To graduate from college Pet Peeve: Noisy assemblies 53 Charles Riddle I WMWW General 1, 2, 5, 4 Football 5 Boys' Glee Club 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Hobby: Ambition: Pet Peeve: Women To go to Bentley's Make-up slips Margaret Riddle 2221-1702, Commercial l, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4 Student Council l, 2, 3 Knitting Club 2, 4 Class Essayist ' Costume committee for Senior play Hobby: George Ambition: To get at the top of a pyramid club Pet Peeve: NCarmenn I 4 Helen Rothwell Zeal, College l, 2, 5, 4 Librarian 4 Girls' Glee Club 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 5, 4 Dramatic Club 5, 4 Senior play cast Volleyball 4 Hobby: Sewing Ambition: To be a nurse Pet Peeve: People who crack their knuckles Robert R tchie ss . fl College l, 2 General 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 5, 4 Baseball l Basketball 1, 2 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Sophomores Ambition: To go to Bentley's with Riddle Pet Peeve: Taking buses Edward Sadowski rf General l, 2, 3, 4 Boys' Glee Club l, 2, 5 Basketball l Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Construction and scenery committees for Senior play Hobby: Rosa Ambition: To be a mechanical designer Pet Peeve: Business Law Mwmq AIU' Margaret Rooney 'W ll Commerc al l, 2, 5, 4 Yearbook typist Camera Club l, 2, 3, 4 Hobby: Dodging Work Ambition: Joining the Air Force Pet Peeve: English classes Robert Smith 0-1 rl General , 4 Scenery committee for Senior play Student Council 4 Yearbook staff Hobby: Electrical work Ambition: To graduate Pet Peeve: Noisy study periods QUE Arthur Spear Hobart Spring Mar 1 U ,, 0 U jor e Joan Stevens Q3,u4:a2L' jz6M2?b 71au?5,LL7 College 1, 2, 5, 4 College l, 2, 5, 4 College 1 2 3 4 Class President 2, 3, 4 Senior play cast Knittin alug 2' 4 student Council 2, 5, 4 Football Manager 4 Volleybfll 4 ' Vice-President Student Council 5 Basketball 4 Librarian 3 4 President Student Council 4 Baseball 4 Candy commiQtee for Senior play Oracle staff 2, 5 Yearbook staff Hobby, ' Going to Maine Variety staff 4 Hobby: Buying flashy clothes Ambition, To go to college Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 5, 4 Ambition: To graduate 4 with Vonnie Football 1, 2, 5, 4 Pet Peeve: Sloppy people who Pet Peevez Staying in on Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4 call me nS1oppou Saturday nights , Baseball 1, 2, 5, 4 ' Property committee, Senior play Hobby: Athletics Ambition: Be manager of G. E. Pet Peeve: Foolish arguments 2 ,,,u 1 Marjorie May Stevens 92?ef'76C H Com ercial 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Glee Club 5, 4 Mixed Chorus 5, 4 Softball 5, 4 Basketball Manager 4 Yearbook typist Knitting Club 4 Dramatic Club 5 Dancing 3 Field Hockey 2 Costume committee for Senior play Hobby: Collecting photo- graphs Ambition: Private secretary Pet Peeve: Rainy days Norman Stewart f ll QQGLAL College l, 2, 5, 4 Class Treasurer 5 Variety staff 4 Senior play cast Football 1, 2, 5, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 5, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4 Hobby: Doris Ambition: To beat Ch1sho1m's hockey team with our team Pet Peeve: The last bus Q2-.maa,it:g13iS H v2fSNvA,wwvs,2 s :Slum 9:2 fm , Qi. David Sullivan ll ., General l, 2, 5, 4 Fbotball 4 Baseball 5, 4 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2 Hobby: Hunting Ambition: To be a playboy Pet Peeve: Homework AWTMP, Edward Swenson Alice Wgggtaff N2 Z n Haan College l, 2, 5, 4 Commercial 1, 2 Scenery, lighting, and sound General 5, 4 committees for Senior play Camera Club 1, 2, 5 Camera-Club 2, 3, 4 Dancing 4 Baseball 2 Hobby: Collecting sourvenirs Hobby: Photography and Suns Ambition: To fly Ambition: To photograph beautiful models Pet Peeve: Homework Pet Peeve: Sth period study 7 Vonnie Wicks College l, 2, 5, 4 Knitting Club 2, 4 Volleyball 4 Librarian 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 5, 4 Softball 4 Senior play cast Hobby: Going to Maine Ambition: To go to college Pet Peeve: People who snap their gu X. , ,. 5 x Theresa Yentile tai! H Commercial l, 2, 5, 4 Softball 4 Volleyball 4 Yearbook typist Property committee for Senior Play Hobby: Roller skating Ambition: To be a good typist Pet Peeve: First period short- hand class -rib Mary Welling College , 2, 3, 4 Senior play cast Librarian 5, 4 Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Basketball 4 ' Basketball Manager 2, 3 Softball 5, 4 Student Council 3 Hobby: Typing Ambition: To be a successful teacher Pet Peeve: People who tell me l'm short ff 5 f I ff Joyce York Commercial l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain basketball 4 Hobby: Sports Ambition: To be happy Pet Peeve: People who love tickle me 4 3 t ONE DHY IN SCHOOL ,. , Axe X X Nxkflg n ' 4 , , - p X x1+c,x-L+: X4+SfK' ,ff ' ,I - 'B A Q 0 ' I 'ffwlla 1 n P 41 3 -Q N A f- 4- if MW? 9 , ' HNESTKH I f ' Q95 5'vf 7 -' N' 06 if f- , X q9Q..:::iQ ,Q :X gm L ' 1 , W' R N ,, , O 1. R f 1 0 X . 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STUDENT MOST FLIRTATIOUS SHYIEST CLASS CLOWN BUSIEST SENIOR MAN HATER WOMEN HATER TEACHER'S RUIN CLASS PALS FAVORITE TEACHER MOST MOST MOST POPULAR JUNIOR POPULAR SOPHOMORE POPULAR FRESHMAN SEE-SAW Anna Grant Virginia Colucci Jean Babine Catherine Martino Marjorie Joan Stevens Joyce York Jean Babine Anna Grant Eileen Nelson Nancy Fullford Corinne Bigley Jean Babine Anna Grant Carolyn Cowhig Phyllis Muse Theresa Yentile Florence Spear Cynthia Hale Janet Backman Arthur Robert Robert Arthur Robert Norman Robert Spear Pipes Drew Spear Pipes f Stewart Drew William Chisholm William Chisholm Norman Stewart' Raymond Carter Robert Pipes Arthur Spear Raymond Carter Robert Pipes Norman Stewart William Chisholm Mr. DeTeso Walker Spring Donald 0'Conne11 James Tighe Rosa Amaro Jean Babine Paul Berrigan Barbara Bertwell Corinne Bigley Betty Blaisdell Donald Blake Margaret Bourassa Jean Boyd Fred Cain George Calnan Paul Carpenter Raymond Carter William Chisholm Virginia Colucci Carolyn Cowhig Frank Darling Marie Dec UNQ RHYME NOR REASONH Did you hear what Rosa said? She said HMy favorite boy is Ed.n By a certain boy Jean is sent I think his name is Alan Lent. In typing, Paul is very smart Likewise, when it comes to art. Barbara is friendly, and nice as well Just look at her and you can tell. Corinne is so very small She reminds me of a tiny doll. Betty has a nice personality, Full of fun and vitality. Some girls think he's rather cute Others think that he's a brute. Margaret's another with a beau Ask her boyfriendg he is Joe. Jean does her hair before going to bed To make sure it's always nice for Ted. Fred is a boy who's mighty smart Someday he'll own a motor mart. He has that mischievous look in his eyes I wonder what schemes he's about to surmise In football, he helped to raise the score His inspiration was Barbara Moore. Raymond has been O. K. from the start A very fine fellow with a friendly heart. Bill is always so very all Hreetu As an athlete, he's hard to beat. Ginny, you know, is a talented knitter And best of all, her sweaters fit her. Carolyn studies long and hard That's certainly why she gets a good card. Frankie is such a quiet kid I wonder if he ever nblows his lid.H Marie seems to have clothes galore I wonder if she owns a clothing store. Robert Drew William Fabiano Laura Ferguson Howard Flynn Nancy Fullford Anna Grant Herbert Hadley Patricia Lassiter Loddy Leiter Lorraine Manson Katherine Martin Catherine Martino Albert Monteiro Walter Moreau Louise Motschman Phyllis Muse Kenneth Neagle Eileen Nelson Bobby is quite a busy man Maybe because of his girl, Joanne. Billy is always on the go He works down at the Reading show. Laura's quiet for awhile But when she gets started, you have to smile. Mr. Flynn is exceedinly prudent Wonder if that's why he's a married student. Nancy's frisky and she's gay As long as you say UNO typing today.n What do you think would rhyme with Anna? A little bird told me--nAnna Banana.n Bert is very tall and lanky Nancy thinks he's pretty swanky. Pat is the girl with the Listerine smile, To see it you would walk a mile. Loddy's face turns very red If there's anything wrong with what she said. Lorraine often seems to cut her hair To her, I guess, barbering is mighty fair. Kay is always rather groovy She sells candy at the Wilmington movie. Kay Martino is a pretty cute lass And she surely has plenty of class. Albert seems so very shy Who's the apple of his eye? Walter sure has plenty of zest I bet he'll be a great success. Louise is nice and also sweet Her hair is always shiny and neat. Phyllis gets dressed so neat and trim Especially when she goes out with Jim. I've never seen Kenny's face red Except when he's with a red head. Eileen Nelson is very nkeenn Didnft she look cute crowned as Carnival Queen? June Newhouse Richard Palmer Helen Peitzsch Robert Robert Pierce Pipes Charles Riddle Margaret Riddle Robert Ritchie Margaret Rooney Helen Rothwell Edward Robert Arthur Hobart Norman Sadowski Smith Spear Spring Stewart Marjorie Joan Stevens Marjorie May Stevens David Sullivan June plays the organ and piano, too She's always ready to entertain you. Dickie is doing his best to strive So that he'll always be able to drive. Helen's so shy and friendly and quiet Her motto in cheering?--uI'm willing to try it Bobby Pierce is quite the lad How many girlfriends has he had? Bobby's voice is worthy of praise May it last him the rest of his days. Charles seems a very good boy He really must be full of Joy. Margaret's a Riddle, there is no doubt Both meanings are true, as we've all found out Bobby is very neat and slick Wouldn't you like to be his chick? When Margy wants clothes, she goes to a tailor When she wants love, she goes to her sailor. Helen has eyes of very deep blue I bet that she could be very true. He has no other girl for a pal For Rosa is his favorite gal. Smittie, I'm sure, almost never bets For he's just as wise as the rest of the vets. Presidencies keep Buster pretty busy It's a wonder all of it doesn't make him dizzy Hobart Spring is quite the lad I wonder what happens when he gets mad. Last summer, when he got hot, To Kennebunk for a swim he'd trot. Margie has so many beaus She really must be on her toes. No one could ever say Margie's a snoot Don't you think she's rather cute? David has always been quite a riot When in class he's never quiet. Edward Swenson , Alice Wagstaff Mary Welling Vonnie Wicks Theresa Yentile Joyce York Rosa Amaro Jean Babine Paul Berrigan Barbara Bertwell Corinne Bigley Pauline Blaisdell Donald Blake Margaret Bourassa Jean Boyd Fred Cain George Calnan Paul Carpenter Raymond Carter William Chisholm Virginia Colucci Carolyn Cowhig Frank Darling Nmrie Dec Rorbert Drew William Fabiano Laura Ferguson Howard Flynn Nancy Fullford Anna Grant Herbert Hadley Patricia Lassiter Loddy Leiter Lorraine Manson Katherine Martin Catherine Martino Albert Monteiro Walter Moreau Louise Motschman Phyllis Muse Kenneth Neagle Ed may not have been good in geography But he sure knows 'bout photography. Alice has an Irish wit The gleam in her eyes is the proof of it. Mary's a girl with lots of vim As one of the cheerleaders, she was might Just call Vonnie the 'Sanford Kid.' Last summer in Main, ask her what she did. Terry's small, but efficient and fast You can be sure that she's no mere bombast When trouble comes, it's 'I don't care' But don't ask her 'Do you dare?' SONG HITS 'I Have But One Heart' 'I Chew And Chew My Gum' 'Cool Water' 'A Garden Of Roses' 'An Apple Blossom Wedding' 'Heart Aches' 'You Were Only Fooling' 'Just For Awhile' 'Hair Of Gold' 'Heart And Soul' 'Kate' 'The Matador' 'I'll Get By' 'Thousand Islands' 'Jack, Jack, Jack' 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' 'You Call Everybody Darling' 'Bella Bella Marie' 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow' 'Feudin' And Fussin' And A Fighting' 'Once In Awhile' 'Daddy-O' 'I'm An Old Cow Hand' 'My Happiness' I 'Civilization'X ' 'Too Soon To Know' 'An Apple For The Teacher' 'Shave And A Haircut' 'That Certain Party' 'Billy Boy' 'Am I Blue' 'For Ever And Ever' 'Confess' 'Jimmy' 'How Soon' trim Eileen Nelson June Newhouse Richard Palmer Helen Peitzsch Robert Pierce Robert Pipes ' Charles Riddle Margaret Riddle Robert Ritchie Margaret Rooney Helen Rothwell Edward Sadowski Robert Smith Arthur Spear Hobart Spring Marjorie Joan Stevens Marjorie May Stevens Norman Stewart David Sullivan Edward Swenson Alice Wagstaff Mary Welling Vonnie Wicks Theresa Yentile Joyce York Rosa Amaro Jean Babine Paul Berrigan Barbara Bertwell Corinne Bigley Pauline Blaisdell Donald Blake Margaret Bourassa Jean Boyd Fred Cain George Calnan Paul Carpenter Raymond Carter William Chisholm Virginia Colucci Carolyn Cowhig Frank Darling Marie Dec Robert Drew William Fabiano Laura Ferguson Howard Flynn Nancy Fullford Anna Grant Herbert Hadley HOh! But It Happensn HI Want A Mann HAll By Myselfn Hwhen You were Sweet Sixteenu HI'll Walk Alonen nPied Pipern hWho--Me?H nLove, Love, Loven HWho Can Telln nYou Were Meant For Men nPretty Kitty Blue Eyesu URosaH nDo Nothing Till You Hear From Me' HMargien UBeg Your Pardonn HThe Lady From Twenty-Nine Palmsn HMy Foolish Heartn Long, Long Agon A HWoody Woodpecker Songu HMy Own True Loven nAlioe Blue Gownu nI'm A Big Girl Nown HI'll Be Seeing Youn HLove Somebodyn uPretty Babyn ll LEAST APT TO DO Miss a football game Stop chewing gum Be idle Be a girl in a play Be noisy Have a fight with Helen Study every night Go out with other boys Agree with someone Be seen without a car Drive slowly Have a change of heart Speak to a girl Be bashful Stop typing Stop taking shorthand Study French Wear the same dress twice Stop talking to the girls Own the Reading theater Stay single Be on time Be without a smile Get bad marks Be seen without Nancy Patricia Lassiter Loddy Leiter Lorraine Manson Katherine Martin Catherine Martino Albert Monteiro Walter Moreau Louise Motschman Phyllis Muse Kenneth Neagle Eileen Nelson June Newhouse Richard Palmer Helen Peitzsch Robert Pierce Robert Pipes Charles Riddle Margaret Riddle Robert Ritchie Margaret Rooney Helen Rothwell Edward Sadowski Robert Smith Arthur Spear Hobart Spring Marjorie Joan Stevens Marjorie May Stevens Norman Stewart David Sullivan Edward Swenson Alice Wagstaff Mary Welling Vonnie Wicks Theresa Yentile Joyce York Be unfriendly Stop talking Let her hair Talk back Take the bus Get married Go steady Stop writing Be seen witho about boys grow to school notes ut Theresa Have his homework done o Not study Stop dreaming Go to college Raise her voi Come to schoo Be quiet Read a book ce l every day n time Be without a watch Stop blushing Have nothing to complain about Talk too much Change girlfriends Be in type class every day Stay in on Saturday night Pay attention in French class Stop talking Stop giggling Stop flirting Carry a book home Give up photography Lose her sense of humor Have untidy hair Be seen without Margie Grow any taller Be busy f-Nf'H0DUc,,lVGh X 1 ' M 'N M4 1 ffhf ev 4,9 Uflfocffe Cv JUNIOR CLASS In 1946 the present Junior Glass entered the Wilmington High School. This class, at present, has almost completed its hard climb to the top. It has proven worthy and capable of succeeding in the road that is ahead, and, as our successor, to carry on all the traditions of Wilmington High School. In its Sophomore year the class elected as officers: President Walker Spring: Vice-President, Richard Pilcherg Secretary, Florence Spear: Treasurer, James Landers: and elected four members to the Student Council: Roger Kambour, David Landers, Walker Spring and Richard Swain. H The officers chosen to lead the class in its Junior year were: President, Walker Spring: Vice-President, Richard Swain: Secretary, Florence Spear: Treasurer, Leo Woods. The class was represented in the Student Council by: Roger Kambour, Walker Spring, Richard Swain, Marcia Wiseman and Leo Woods. .1 SOPHOMORE CLASS We entered Wilmington High School in September of l9L,7, with the main idea of obtaining a basic and fundamental education. During our Freshman year we did not elect class officers nor con- duct a class dance. However, the class did elect its members for the Student Council. The following members were chosen: Marilyn Lynch, Frank Warren, and Donald O'Connell. We ended our Freshman year in June and were on our way to a vacation. In September of 1948, after our vacation, we started our year as Sophomores. We elected class officers and members for the Stu- dent Council. They are as follows: President, Donald O'Connellg Vice President, John Tilley: secretary, Anne Frotteng treasurer, Dorothy Sharp. Student Council: Marilyn Lynch, Helen Calnan, Donald O'Con.nell, and John Cosman. V +-, E FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President Janet Backman Vice-President Ralph Lepore Secretary Louise Moriarty Treasurer Robert Hamilton We, the Freshman Class of 1949, have entered in the same con- fused way as those of the past. We are the largest class to come into Wilmington High School and probably one of the noisiest, but under the careful guidance of our Senior monitors we have escaped with very few, if any, offenses. We want to wish the Seniors the best of luck in any field they attempt. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Beatrice Boyd Bryant Bedell Ralph Lepore -ZF? 1 1 e Y 1 1 ' f ' I f f 6, 4 hr., f xri . My .f ry, -Q1 1 Wg.. Q 4,5 ,IS li 3 if K' ' ' f f? ' ef QM' ,E , eg, M. qs 4 B, 2 f i , E fi y 4 , S .1 y 4 , .. ' f W . aj f W My 4: If ,M fm ,.uL'Lll-Q l EJ 'N KX 1 -as J, ff V , ig! ? 2. YZ, .4 bf . FOOT ba L L FHS l1'ETBaL L BHSEBHLL A 'J' WND fs, X 51 gt' .9 fe. Q ' j i! 2-:ggi l if fa x' ...,, fs- -ff: ' - ' Qf ta. FOOTBALL First Row: Robert Drew, Robert Ritchie, Arthur Spear, Norman Stewart, Paul Carpenter, Co-Captain, Coach DeTeso, William Chisholm, Co-Captain, Robert Goss, Leo Woods, James Landers, Edward Sadowski. Second Row: Coach Ambrose, Paul Gearty, Roger Kambour, Walter Moreau, Donald O'Connell, James Mackey, Robert Surrette, John Chinn, Michael Elia, Robert Pipes, Richard Pilcher, Daniel Boylen, Frank Carta, David Sullivan, Robert Sheehan, Hobart Spring, Manager. Third Row: Willis Whalen, Bryant Bedell, William Feeney, William Sanborn, Edward Gilbert, Harold Clements, James Tighe, Albert Fiorenza, Richard Rothwell, Paul Berrigan, Sheldon Solo, Robert Brabant, Lee Bull, Jere Melzar, James Starr, Fred Leverone, Ralph Lepore, James Haney, Albert Ethier, Glen Connolly. Wilmington High completed the best football season in the school history this year by defeating every opponent, allowing themselves to be scored upon only once. In addition to coming in second in the Class D race, they won the Lowell Suburban Football Championship. The team opened the season on September 25, by defeating Burl- ington 18-O. On October 2, they again took the field against an underdog Ayer team and brought forth a smashing 38-O victory. Then the NBlue and Whiten matched their wits against a highly favored Dracut eleven and crashed through with a great 13-0 decision. They then easily defeated the Westford squad, 27-O. On the following Saturday, they defeated another favored team, Johnson, 12-0. Millis was downed the following week with a 33-0 score. On November 6, the squad met.the toughest team of the year, Hanover. They eked out a 7-6 victory over this scrappy squad. Buster Spear scored the touchdown and Norm.Stewart place-kicked the winning point. Finally, on November 11, came the day for which everyone had been waiting . . . . the day of the game with Tewksbury, their arch-rival. No- one was disappointed when the Wilmington victors emerged with the unbelievable score of 54-O. This was their first win over Tewksbury in 9 years. The season ended with Wilmington winning 8 games and losing 0, scoring 202 points to their opponents' 6. Paul Carpenter and Bill Chisholm gained first-string positions on the All-scholastic Class D Team. Bill Chisholm and Buster Spear were the high scorers for the year with 60 and 55 points respectively. Immediately at the conclusion of the Tewksbury game, the team and cheerleaders were honored by an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Carta to attend a spaghetti dinner at their diner. Two weeks later the Rotary Club of Wilmington honored the squad with a large beef4pie luncheon. On January 3, 19L9 the Police Associates gave a showing of sports pictures for the team. About three weeks later, on January 22, the team and cheerleaders were invited to attend the Booster Club Banquet given in honor of the victorious football squad. Here, the members of the first team, 19 in number, received large W's and a gold football on a tie clasp. The others received small W's and gold footballs. The speaker at this banquet was Ray Riddick, coach of the Lowell High Football Squad. The American Legion on February 16 invited the team to be their guests at a Sport's Night. At this event, they were presented with a beautiful trophy, designating them as the Lowell Suburban Champions. The following is the schedule of the 'L8 season: Pla ed at: September 21 Wilmington surixngtsh October 2 Wilmington Ayer O October 9 Dracut 0 Wilmington October 16 Wilmington Westford O October 23 Johnson O Wilmington October 30 Wilmington Millis O November 6 Hanover 6 Wilmington November 11 Tewksbury 0 . . . Wilmington gn'-um' -,S N 'QM --swf KU! W - M Qafwffwwxfw Q Q if N'-.iff L, 'E V , , ,., X fm lm 'ff' 'vi ,K 15 ff 5 1 ' A ifgxfi Z ' Q Q, Q.g??,.fN gy? V' gf- . , H-..,,.A A5251 0 P' 4 . x.,,, ,. 1 1 N x 1 .f ff .1. V N. - -- -V KQAK' Q Cheerleaders: Leaders-Nancy Fullford and Mary Welling, Jean Boyd, Barbara Curtis, Anna Grant, Gloria Haney, Barbara Hendricks, Patricia Lassiter, June Newhouse, Helen Peitzsch, Florence Spear, Marcia Wiseman The first Cheerleaders' Dance was held on the night follow- ing our victory over Burlington. The attendance was large, and everyone had fun. The following week, the Cheerleaders' skit Piglet was presented. This humorous sketch was received with much applause and laughter. Added enjoyment was provided for by some of the male members of the Football Team, who demonstrated their ability as cheerleaders. More than 175 students and alumnae were present. , The third dance was a Poverty Dance. This was a notable success also, with the majority of those attending, co-operating and wearing old clothes. The next few dances were plain and were attended by quite a number of students. The party that finished the season was the dance following Wilmington's victory over Tewksbury. Admission was free and entertainment and refreshments were included. Once again the cheerleaders put on a comedy skit, written by Gloria Haney. The title of this was Love Will Win or Who Will Marry Henrietta?' This comedy skit was enjoyed very much, and after- wards other entertainment was presented which included a Russian Dance by the DeTato brothers, an impersonation of Betty Hutton by June Bell, and a duet by Nancy Fullford and Marcia Wiseman. BOYS' BASKETBALL First Row: George Calnan, Captain-elect, James Fleming, Co-captain Norman Stewart, Co-captain, Arthur Spear, John Chinn, Roger Payne, Frank Bonarrigo, Ralph Lepore, Glen Connolly, Manager. Second Row: Mr. Donovan, Coachg Malcolm McKenzie, Robert O'Neil, feo Woods, Mr. DeTeso, Coach, Arthur Brewster, William Fabiano Albert Ethier, Mr. Ambrose, Coach. Considering their handicaps, the Wilmington Basketball Team came through with a fair season--winning A and losing 6. They defeated Lowell Vocational 3 times, and Howe High of Billerica once. Pacing the Blue and White's meager drive was Jim Fleming, next year's captain, with lO8 points. Buster Spear, 'NormW Stewart, 'LukeW Woods, and WArt' Brewster were the other starters for Wilmington. GIRLS' BASKETBALL First Row: Ann Branscombe, Gloria Haney, Hazel O'Brien, Catherine f Martino, Co-captain, Miss Sharp, Coach, Joyce York, Co-captain i Marcia Wiseman, Marie Chisholm, Barbara Froton. Second Row: Joanne Murray, Janet Condrey, Leona Porter, Anne Frott Deloris Cuoco, Joanne Reid, June Bell, Marilyn Lynch, Florence .Spear,'Nancy Reid, Marjorie W. Stevens, Manager, Mary Welling. This year's basketball team was a hard working, high spirited team. The first game of the season was against Tewksbury, and ale though we lost, it didn't dampen any spirit. For the second game of the season, Wilmington journeyed to Dracut. The spectators witnessed an exciting game. Wilmington's final score came out one point behind Dracut, The third game was also with Dracut. The girls were enthusiastic over winning, but this time came out two points behind. The fourth game, Wilmington played against the Howe Champions, and held them off to a close score. The last two games were with Tewksbury and Howe, both close and exciting games. S en, BASEBALL The 1948 baseball season was a successful one for the Wilming- ton nine. Paced by uBustern Spear's batting power and Tex Johnston's pitching, the Nbluen team emerged from the season with a ten and four record, losing twice to Johnson, once to Methuen, and once to Chelmsford. Wilmington's three pitchers gave a good account of themselves by striking out 147 of the opposing players. nTexn Johnston struck out 101, nBobn Goss-42, and Harold Fuller-4. Wilmington started out the season with a 5-game winning streak only to have it cut short by a snappy Johnson nine. Following this defeat, Wilmington went on to defeat Punchard, Howe, and Tewksbury by scores of 2-1, 2-l, and 15-6. This streak was snapped by a deter- mined Chelmsford team which defeated the home nine by a 5-l score. Then, after defeating Burlington, the ubluen nine lost two succes- sive games, one to Johnson 5-2, and one to Methuen 5-2. Wilmington finished out the season by defeating Punchard 9-4, Howe 7-6, and Tewksbury, our arch-rival in all sports, 21-O. xx 1? fe? 'i'?'3? ' QW? ,-,- 5 X Q , 1 . Mg, ,fn 2 isrj Y KL. , ,mg ff .f x- 1 A- wa- 5 Z 2 1.-1 uf.. -fr 1 ' , 3 1 5 'D' . HUJAQLRN, af, I . v-A A , ' 313' LY, ,:?1,L,- WA ,.Q. 'fv f . Q Km ww fm Q ,aw 2 M 42' ,wx M m SOFTBALL First Rowg Dorothy Fidler, Margaret Mooney, Miss Sharp, Coach, Janice Quandt, Lois Hollien. Second Rowg Beatrice Whalen, Elaine Christopher, Joan Hitchcock, Betty Kobylis. A Third Rowg Joan Towski, Arlene Warsofsky, Mae MacLean, Janet Bacxman, Jeanne Fenlon, Barbara Froton. Fourth Rowg Pauline Richard, Joan Brennick, Ruth Motschman, Margaret MacDonald, Shirley Smith. Fifth Rowg Shirley Froton, Wilma Coulter, Theresa Draper, Frances Brennick. J- - if Q r .gif sg X N 1 , , as ff. J Q T 55-355 ' ei X Q , 2 ?2f'?,gf3 7 'z ay L ,:',4w.f- 1 ' ,A . ,f5..M,g,,- QV 4 f L I Qs w ygegk lfsigkwzq, ,I ALV.Clr:,,-. f-waJAffQxvwMwW44yf, ea af Qwwha fyf' , -A if frm-,,,,,.': Q ggi ASTYK7 c n 1 v r ' 1 Q , Q 1 v Q v 1 X X ' V I 3 vs X V, 4 .4 1 1. is y Q Q' 'f ff .,... 2, . Z Qi 3, 'Q if X w Ag P 6 .Q 4 ,1 , X , at t H' . , ,WV mvmif -,Y J! lay 7, ,, 3,2 VOLLEYBALL First Row: Helen Rothwell, Marjorie J. Stevens, Vonnie Wicks, MIS? Sharp, Coach: Jean Babine, Phyllis Muse, Theresa Yentile. Second Row: Shirley Froton, Sadie Johansen, Ethel Henderson, Marjorie Mills, Wilma Coulter, Barbara Proton. Third Row: Nancy Reid, Joanne Reid, Beatrice Swenson, Priscilla Lyons, Theresa Draper. The Volleyball team this year was divided into two teams, the Blue and the White. The girls practiced with much enthusiasm, three times a week. Unfortunately, for the girls, there were no outside games scheduled. But just as much enjoyment was derived by playing among themselves. if 4 l , f I 1 I '1 M f f 4 , L 1 3 . , 4 G ii I C V A 2 ' 9, ' ek ' X: 4 'L' mx. f ,, v sf AM., X2590- Amd- , Q1-' -fist . S - 4:1 :z 1 -, X -Mai: H- ?.' -I' , .- CP, - W 53 1 , , , wg, I ,V Q 5 I Q , LRE , f ' , W f. 4 -'3 ' . '. '. ' V . - ?EI '. ml , .V lf, ' 2 15,51 'I ' 6 fx .f I 1: .' M' - ' L. A f ,h' A 5 l ' s X I f . a vi I K- H ,Q V 'iv . f A' :Ja . W. 1 ' ' 5, . , .wif . - '. x X , ., 5-52 1 ff? f - ' V ,ff f - f.ff?A55Q A Q . ,V R, -f 5 -253 ' - A f'cffff:+ 1: W' A .QM M yy ff' 'W' ' Q -wwf , ' 4, f ' f'J,0.-'r . ,mf , - 1 f , ' l X QA W he Q . . 144' :fav-an 43:92, Wx ,W - f5': 7 f: qs, an is Y M xx N 49 'W M3259 gg b 1 Q, gwqjgj' 11, X ki ,, K 'ef b ' sv, 2 I4 A gi :Qi K Q' fi, A4523 f , ,, IW , A, f 1 if ,f I, 'Ihr s.. s DHNCLNG- T' y ,X , ' x A .1 5 f DRHMH CL SEWING' Us Hvsu: K -.--, . 5 - SINGING new rvnwnkriwe DRBWING by , yMJL4Quvu74m f YEARBOOK STAFF Anna Grant William Chisholm Catherine Martino Hobart Spring Jean Babine Paul Berrigan Fred Cain Robert Smith Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Girls' Sports Editor Boys' Sports Editor Humor Editor Art Editor BusinessiManager Assistant Manager '.3:3: : ' ':3 El Q., 'b T' - W, , AJ- ,.:.s:. . - Va. ze 2 1 f, M- f '-,- 3, , 1- , H ,, rg M1-,354 ,fx ,gy Y. --1,35 2 A53-3 5 ,Q Jeff: 1 M 1 gn,-f,,, . ., L. , ,fl 5 N gztww , ,L I , ,wig '. -f 5: 'ffffi qu 51' ff f 5 'VQWJ 'll' 'i iwfh K T 2' ' ' t V Q 'e '. l ' ' f fy- wff b Br nvfwm Q AI WW 0 ,, SENIOR TYPISTS First Row: Rosa Amaro, Theresa Yentile, Patricia Lassiter, Corinne Bigley, Jean Boyd, Margaret Riddle, Lorraine Manson. Second Row: Mrs. Webber, Laura Ferguson, June Newnouse, Marjorie May Stevens, Carolyn Cownig, Paul Berrigan, Eileen Nelson, Virginia Colucci, Margaret Rooney, Helen Peitzsch. STUDENT COUNCIL Miss Farello, Advisor, Arthur Spear, President, Leo Woods, Vice- presidentg Jean Boyd, Secretary, Anna Grant, Treasurer, Richard Swain, Walker Spring, Paul Berrigan, Marcia Wiseman, Bryant Bedell, Roger Kambour, Ralph Lepore, Beatrice Boyd, Donald O'Connell, Helen Calnan, Marilyn Lynch, Robert Smith, Norman Stewart, John Cosman i .If f 4.42.31 -1.15 K is 2 VARIETY STAFF Marcia Wiseman Norman Stewart Arthur Spear Marilyn Lynch Jean Boyd Helen Calnan Donald O'Conne1l Arlene Fiorenza Robert Surrette Roger Kambour Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Boys' Sports Girls' Sports Social Editor Polls Humour Editor Art Art Student's News Q? SENIOR PLAY First Row: Frank Darling, Frank Warren, Walter Moreau, Malcolm MacKenzie, Paul Berrigan, Norman Stewart, Hobart Spring. Second Row: Helen Rothwell, Jean Babine, Corinne Bigley, Anna Grant, Mary Welling, Miss Marland, Laura Ferguson, Nancy Fullford, Vonnie Wicks, Patricia Lassiter, Loddy Leiter. Third Egg: Marjorie M. Stevens, Phyllis Muse, Barbara Bertwell, Jean Boyd, Marjorie J. Stevens, Robert Smith, Paul Carpenter, Robert Ritchie, Edward Swenson, Eileen Nelson, Carolyn Cowhig, Virginia Colucci, Catherine Martino, Helen Peitzsch, Betty Blaisdell. H.,.M3,,,.,m-w-... :af ,,,M...,..V.,,Q.pb.:J 4 rxhg, 'nw KM 911 'ff x Y I fffszwwfyig- f ffWiff'2 'M .311 V WW : ,gay -' ff ...,,... .q,,...y 3, . Avi W' ' ' ' ' ' . fvf f f, e x ..... . GRN x fx I H 2 Z 1 5 3 nu... I 2-5 f I DHAMATIC CLUB First Row: Anna Grant, Carolyn Cowhig, Secretaryg Eileen Nelson, Presfdentg Gerald White, Helen Rothwell, Loddy Leiter Qggond Row: Ralph Lepore, Jean LaRivee, Joan Towski, Miss Marland, Advfsorg Patricia Blanchard, Kent Blaisdell fist? f , :., , 1 3 ' J Q' 4 I . :A fm if ., f 5 .,' K . Y A - x 1 T22 'KC l Www , AK S 1 Q fum Q mt, Q 3 F - 4 The fr, Q-ye CAMERA CLUB First Row: Robert O'Neil, Arlene Warsofsky, Pricilla Lyons, Gloria Haney, Leona Porter, Nancy Trow, William Fabiano. Second Row: Mr. Donovan, John LaCreta, Robert Pierce, Lawrence Foley, Guy Clinch, Edward Swenson, David Royce, Frank Darling, Edward Klements, Charles Crotty, John Cooke. The second annual semi-formal of the Camera Club was held at the Grange Hall on February 4, l9M9. Among the highlights of the evening were the coronation of the Queen, Eileen Nelson, by l9U8's queen, Katherine Jaquith, and the crowning of the king, Robert Pipes, by Frederick Johnston, king of l9M8. b The winners in a prize waltz contest were Cynthia Cornelieussen and her escort. Adding to the enjoyment were a few selections sung by Marcia Wiseman, Cynthia Cornelieussen, and Robert Pipes. Comedy was furnished by Raymond Carter, the court jester. f 1' W, 2 mwyw -e -Q fy , 1 NE f ff? 3 V 'ix A 25 9? SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS Frank Darling, Edward Swenson, John LaCreta MOVIE PROJECTOR OPERATORS Fred Cain, David Landers, Guy Clinch, John LaCreta, Herbert Hadley BAND First Egg: Robert Darling, Patricia Welling, Joyce Eaton, Ralph Ryan, Michael Rosa, Barbara Darling, Robert Cain. Second Row: Henry Daneco, Louise Moriarty, Constance Kambour, Frank Warren, Lester Smith. Third Row: James Doucette, Joseph Landry, John Burke. if , fi ' was-J MIXED CHORUS First Row: Barbara Bertwell, Margaret Riddle, Marie Haley Mary 3 Crehan, Dorothy Harnish, Margaret Bourassa, Glenna Clifford, Ann Mackey, Betty Lou Grant, Beatrice Boyd, Constance Kambour Mrs. McGilvin, June Newhouse, June Provost, Lucille Bourassa, Ruth Efraimson, Mary Welling, Nancy Fullford, Marion Sharp, Joan Brennick, Patricia Lassiter, Jean Tovey, Mary Cosman. Second Row: Daniel Boylen, Robert Belbin, Frank Carta, Lorraine Manson, Jean Boyd, Corinne Bigley, Ann Branscomb, Cynthia Hale, Marjorie M. Stevens, Lorraine Kitchener, Dolores Amaro, Donna LaDow, Marie Chisholm, Helen Rothwell, Loddy Leiter, Doris Pellerin, Margaret Mooney, Janice Quandt, Janet Backman Emily Peck, Claire Moran, Barbara Draper, Adrienne McNicholl, Shirley Anstey, Roger Kambour, Malcolm MacKenzie, John Harvey Third Row: Shirley Froton, Dorothy Sharp, Audrey Irwin, Betty Galka, Janet Colucci, Frances Brennick, Theresa Stewart, ' Dolores Landry, Louise McDevitt, Marylu Baxter, Beatrice Swenson, June Bell, Marilyn Lynch, Marcia Wiseman, Florence Spear, Ann Froton, Janet Condry, Vonnie Wicks, Virginia Colucci, Delores Cuoco, Marbara Connolly. Epurth Row: John Cosman, Charles White, Robert McHugh, Richard McHugh, Arthur Spear, Carl Backman, Lars Christiansen, Peter Lepore, Hobart Spring, Richard Faulkner, Herbert Hadley, William Sanborn, Walker Spring, John Chinn, Paul Berrigan, Robert Goss, Charles Riddle, Robert Ritchie, Richard Swain, Rene LaRivee, Robert Pipes. A. 'may W 1 + 4,4 ' M ' f BOYS' GLEE CLUB First Row: John Cosman, Robert Ritchie, Charles Riddle, Paul Berrigan, Mrs. McGilvin, June Newhouse, Robert Pipes, Hobart Spring, Herbert Hadley. Second Row: John Carta, Charles White, Peter LePore, William Sanborn, Robert Belbin, Malcom MacKenzie, Roger Kambour, John Harvey, Robert Goss. Third Row: Arthur Spear, Robert McHugh, Lars Christianse Carl Beckman, John Chinn, Richard Faulkner, Richard McHugh, Richard Swain, Rene LaRivee, Daniel Boylen, Walker Spring. , Ai' N . GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Marie Haley, Margaret Riddle, Mary Crehan, Dorothy Harnish, Margaret Bourassa, Glenna Clifford, Ann Marie Mackey, Betty Lou Grant, Beatrice Boyd, Constance Kambour, Mrs. McGilvin, June Newhouse, June Provost, Lucille Bourassa, Ruth Efraimson, Mary Welling, Nancy Fullford, Marion Shays, Joan Brennick, Patricia Lassiter. D Second Row: Shirley Froton, Barbara Bertwell, Lorraine Manson, Jean Boyd, Corinne Bigley, Ann Branscombe, Cyn- thia Hale, Donna LaDow, Marie Chisholm, Marjorie M. Stevens, Lorraine Kitchener, Dolores Amaro, Claire Moran Loddy Leiter, Doris Pellerin, Margaret Mooney, Janice Quandt, Janet Backman, Emily Peck, Barbara Draper, Adrienne McNicholl, Shirley Anstey, Mary Cosman, Jean Tovey. Third Row: Audrey Irwin, Dorothy Sharp, Janet Condrey, Frances Brennick, Dolores Landry, Theresa Stewart, Betty Galka, Janet Colucci, Louise McDevitt, Maryln Baxter, Beatrice Swenson, June Bell, Marilyn Lynch, Marcia Wiseman, Florence Spear, Helen Rothwell, Ann Froton, Vonnie Wicks, Virginia Colucci, Delores Cuoco, Marbara Connolly. Q-4ansi 8 f ' N? LIBRARIANS Helen Rothwell, Marjorie J. Stevens, Loddy Leiter, Vonnie Wicks, Mary Welling, Eileen Nelson, Carolyn Cowhig, Anna Grant . V:-'fra' Mft ', '2g.,.,.L-J rf-, ' 4 if f '-.s 2'fi,ffQ9 5 if f' 4 0 .. N Q 3 . , ' N ul- 3 2. , V x N X ?F'1f3'?' 'YW' 6 , .4 . ,, rg gy, 1-oi' 5 V .6 - - ,. N, ,, , N . . 4, .. ,iw A ,Q ,Q jig,-, .T K, ylf' if I x Q. ' A ' S y A s qi ', : x O 4' . if g ' 'fi v ,f V 1 lf' Q -f fn kwa? an-J? ', ax. ,, f JW' X 'a V , , '- L KNITTING CLASS Joanne Murray, Janet Colucoi, Nancy Marshall, Miss Sharp, Nancy Reid, Marjorie M. Stevens, Margaret Riddle, Barbara Bertwell, Lorraine M8113 011 Q 'l W1 X WM 9, V'-,J ,G ' yr mmm 7 R' R ga ,. ., 4,6 ,. , 53, 1 ww? Q .1 Nik' Wy Y -, we--v ART CLASS First Rona Robert Clifford, Gerald White, LeRoy Ferguson, James Manuel, Albert Ethiers Second Rowg Roger Kambour, Patricia Blanchard, Jean Blanchard, jag manderson, Mrsm Anderson, Lillian Guiffre, Joan Hodgdon, Arlene Fiorenza, James MacDonald, Weston Draper, Robert Hamilton, Lloyd Belbin, Robert Drew, Richard Palmer, Rocco DePasquale, Willis Whalen, Samuel Thorpe. ,Mm Mr. Louie H. Nichols SUBSTITUTE JANITORS A A crisis was clearly avoided when Mr. Gail, Bobby Drew, and Paul Carpenter offered their services as Janitors in the absence of Mr. Nichols. Devoting their time and energy, they faithfully kept the high school nspotlesslyn clean and the furnace tended so that we would not have to wade through an accumulation of dust to our cold classrooms. 'lm KPQP Qwesv, .7755 f'054YWf 5 Om ' '95 Sch ? w.afywXg'09? -EHNCQS UO! Aa: dover gait wgfgfqog, ,S .,2 Qoysx 196' v-5' Us rv lf'Wq.xRgn,E1YNe f - V' I V V -u - 5 4 .V -4-gj' 'T Q A 5 W- qv- x 1 as ' - 924. -ws' 'xgfxff' .ri-'FLL f ' .,, ' w.,' C, ' Rm- lv 3' . .737-f Q '..f f 1 ' , f - f ' Ng? JI xg Qx -' ' 4 A- 1 2 ffff H sf 2 a , 9. ax f 'HM 1. f s ' 1.411 , f , N WD .. mf ,, L , fx Nl X sr Q.. Xwieoco o '- sn , -, '-X. . 3 ' 400 'J I L hh A A X I I, 9x29 . .. 'Q' K 9 r.. ,Qs 0 A t r. I E7-fy Q id - , H 1' , Sup ' vm' 0 fp I wh . 'N J fpq 6 'Q Lax V U1- 'W MW? 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W-' cl., - '4 ' , -,.,, W ,,,,4 GS-,:':5,,,- N :gil ,A , -N , ,- RQ C54 ,M bfi . ,,.f- -2 14: ,Il E Y r 7 VALEDICTORY Q The story of our Flag is the story of our nation. It holds with- 1 in its folds the story of struggles and accomplishments, of victories Q 1 I and losses, of dishonors and glories--it is the heart of America. How 2 many of us have looked at the Flag and thought to ourselves, nThere is the greatest and proudest Flag in the Universe, the symbol of American democracy and freedom.n And yet, how many of us know the history of our Flag? how it came to be adopted and what it means? Perhaps it would be safe to answer, nNot many.N That is my purpose--to relate a Q en history, the history of our Flag. Q Before the origin of nOld Gloryn, soanamed by a skipper, William. ' Driver, in 1851, the adopted flags of our Colonists contained the symbol of the wilderness in which they lived. There were rattlesnakes, beavers, pinetrees, and various other designs, flags bearing such mottoes as 'HopeN, nLibertyN, nAppeal to Heavenn, or nDon't Tread on Men. The first flag of the colonies to bear any resemblance to the present national flag was the Grand Union Flag. This contained thirteen stripes, alternately red and white, representing the thirteen colonies, and a I canton made up of the red cross of St. George and the white cross of St. Andrew, the King's Colors. It was at this time that the colonies were having so much trouble with their mother country, and that they accepted a flag having the British emblem in the upper left hand corner was proof that they were only protesting and not trying to break away from her. It was this flag that was carried on the flagship, nAlfredn, on December 3, l775 as the navy ensign of the thirteen colonies. On January 2, 1776, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, it was hoisted by General Washington as the standard of the Continental Army. Although I it was used many times before the Stars and Stripes came into being, it was never formally recognized by Congress. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Grand Union Flag was, for obvious reasons, considered inappropriate for the colors of the newly inde- pendent thirteen colonies. Therefore, in May or June of 1776, as tradition has it, a group of three men, General Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, called upon Mrs. Betsy Ross, a flagmaker in Philadelphia. They carried with them a rough sketch of a flag which they requested her to make. This flag was similar to the Union Flag in that it still contained the thirteen stripes representing the thirteen colonies. However, the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George had been replaced by a circle of thirteen stars on a blue field Thus, to Mrs. Ross goes the distinction of having made the first American Flag. Unfortunately, however, no records were kept and this story can be told only as a legend and not fact. Finally, on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress made a resolution Resolved that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation. Red is associated with ness of lifeg and blue symbolize dominion and their flag wisely. At of the most common was Thus came the birth of our stars and stripes. strength and zeal, white with purity and clear- with loyalty, justice and truth, the stars sovereignty, certainly our ancestors planned first, the stars were arranged many ways. One the circle, which some historians say expressed the hope that the Union would be never ending and all states equal. Other arrangements were horizontal rows of five stars each, or in staggered form, with five horizontal rows of three stars each. The latter was the formation of the fifteen star and fifteen stripe flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the bombardment of the British in 1814 and inspired Frances Scott Key to write the immortal WStar-spangled Banner.u Soon after, more stars and newly admitted states. By 1818, the twenty, therefore, Congress passed a stripes to the original thirteen and stripes had to be added to include number of states had increased to law which returned the number of provided for the addition of a star for each new state admitted thereafter. In other words, nEvery Star a Stateg Every State a Star.n It is in the stars that we read the growth of our nation. By 1912, there were forty-six states, and it was in this year that Arizona and New Mexico reached their state- hood and our forty-eight stars attained. , ' Thus our colors have a past, but what about its future? That is up to us. Our ancestors have handed down to us a heritage of which Americans can be proud. Their dreams and struggles for fulfillment have made our country, and with it, its flag. It is up to us now to make its future. When one sees a flag, one sees not a flag at all, but the nation that made it and for which it stands. If the Flag could speak to us now, what would be its message? Perhaps it would say: WI am whatever you make me, nothing more, I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, A symbol of yourself, A pictured suggestion of that big thing Which makes this Nation. My stars and stripes are your dreams and labors. They are bright with cheer, Brilliant with courage, firm with faith Because you have made them so out of your hearts We are all making the Flag. I am what you make me, nothing more.n Anna Grant SALUTATGRY Members of the School Board, Mr. Bean, Mr. Kambour, Members of the Faculty, Honored Guests, and our beloved Parents, tonight we wish to express our sincere appreciation for all the instructions and guidance we have received in our years of school. May we live up to our parents' and teachers' highest expectations and be a proud example of their confi- dence in us. To you all who have unstintingly given of your time and experience, may we show by the place we take in the future how we have absorbed your knowledge and American way of life. A CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE We have finished twelve years of supervised training and most of us are now prepared to enter the world of business and industry. What lies before us and what will we add to the great economic system of our country? The answer lies within each one of us. It is for us to apply our acquired knowledge and skills into molding ourselves into worthwhile citizens. America's idea of freedom is founded on a deep-rooted and abiding faith in people--that means all the people. Our entire history has followed this belief of granting more and more freedom to its people. There is no limit as to how high we may climb on the ladder of success in our attempts to satisfy our personal interests. We must recognize the rights of other people at all times. We must appreciate one of the fundamental requirements--everyone's individual differences in certain beliefs, creeds, and appearances. Even though these ideas are contrary to ours, we should treat them with respect. We are all Americans, despite other inequalities, and this common bond unites us as no other could. What a great distance we have traveled since our Pilgrim fore- fathers came to this land over three hundred years ago in search of freedom. This is a proud chapter in the history of the development of our country--one of continual struggle and sacrifice to obtain a far-reaching goal. Our birthright was the right to attain this goal. We have reached a time in our lives when we should think and act for ourselves. Our country of vast natural resources, its system of free enterprise, and its basic freedoms--freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear--offers much to the eager, clear-minded individual. This unconquer able spirit to achieve has been handed down through the years--a deter- mined spirit to make ourselves worthy of living in such a far-advanced country. ' We are the citizens of tomorrow and there lies before us no light task to be put aside until another day. If you have a secret ambition, the only way to achieve it is to work for it. What would have happened if the early American settlers had left their plows and homes and returned to the country of their birth? Persevering and diligent endeavors are rewarded by the supreme feeling of having contributed something, no matter how insignificant, to the advancement of our country. In a few years from now, it will be our undisputed right to vote on the political problems confronting our government. This is a privi- lege that was sorely won and hard fought for to keep. There is much we can do with this voting power to correct some of the evils now prevalent. Because we are a strong nation, we are not a perfect one. One of the largest problems is the world wide spread of Co munism-- the rule that takes away gradually every shred of human decency and reduces one to a state similar to slavery. We don't want that to happen here so we must use our weapons of democracy to prevent this evil growth from taking hold and suffocating all light of freedom. It takes the continual surveillance of everyone to detect the slightest sign of encroaching evils. Another grave difficulty is the existing slum areas and poor environments.that hinder the work of training future citizens. There are innumerable fields that offer opportunities for improvement such as medicine, science, and industry. It accomplishes nothing to talk about these problems for that will not erase these blemishes from our record. It takes work and struggle and sacrifice. We are the pilgrims of tomorrow, building a new road for a better world--for a future world of peace and con- tentment. We are given this challenge, and it is our duty to be the trail blazers in the wilderness of doubts and prejudices. There stands before us this shining goal of opportunity and the right to pursue it. This is our challenge for the future. May we each do our part and arrive safely and victorious at our destination. Eileen Nelson ESSAY Today, as never before the need for unity cannot be stressed enough, as we know, a foreign element is trying underhanded means to impose upon the people of these United States, an ideology which is nothing more than a fantastic dream of a few men. This doctrine has been imposed upon other nations not by choice, but by force alone. The tireless efforts of our noble statesmen in combating this evil menace is worthy of the highest of praises. Now, as in the days of our pioneer fathers, we are again ready to meet the challenge of a force which encourages only the evil and corrupt things of life. These are perilous times when great men's hearts are failing them with fear lest this foe make war on a God-fearing and peace-loving people. We find ourselves faced once more with a problem, whether men shall be free or slaves. Democracy comes forth as the shining light to set an example for the world, a government which was founded on Christian Unity and dedicated itself to the equality of men being a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Democracy is liken- ed to the man with an objective as it will not be deterred from the principles that it was founded upon. The Constitution of the United States is the law which all men abide by, and was written for free men by free men. These men thought not of themselves, but for every American, who work side by side in every walk of life. The men in the north hew the lumber so that the men of the south can build fine, beautiful homes, they in return grow the cotton to make the warm clothes for the cold northern winters. The west with their miles and miles of wheat fields have unlimited supplies of food with which to feed the north, the south, the east, and the west. We, the United States, are a country independent of all other countries, self-sufficient as a combined unit. In this land of ours, land of opportunity, where education makes no discretion as to race, creed, or color every student re- ceives the same advantages. There is no comparing these advantages with any other country in the world. Other countries seek not to educate their people but to suppress them. We know and can appreciate just what our education means to us. It gives us the chance to utilize the education in our everyday life, the way we act, the way we think, and the way we talk. We then in turn pass along to our children a way of life, a way in which they can live together as friends, as good neighbors, and as fellow countrymen, in a spirit of unity. The joy of living is in giving. The exhilarated feeling within one's heart is worth more than all of the gold in the world. We treasure this feeling, and set aside a part of ourselves in our daily life by giving something to those who are less fortunate than we are. The desire to help one another has long been an in- stitution in itself, of the people. Our motto today as in the past is HDo unto others, as you would have them do unto you.n The progress forward of our country made by the aggressive citizens, speaks for itself the determination of the people. The outstanding leaders attribute their success to good, honest, hard work. These men had their objective in view, with this vision and a determined will strove toward their goal. Hardships and also sacrifices while attaining that goal served not to deter them in their way, but rather to urge them on, as barrier after barrier was overcome by sheer strength of character and the courage of their own convictions. These are the men who have proven beyond a doubt that our land is the land of opportunity. They represent the symbol of true Americanism, to go forward, to work hard, to be charitable, to speak as you feel, to worship as you please, and to write as you think. The standard of living in the United States, as we all know, is the highest standard of living in the whole world. This was made possible by our democratic form of government. The eagle, symbol of our government, stands forth as freedom reigns through- out America, and will always be there as long as there is breath in one American body. 1 , It is not a wonder that other nations look with greedy eyes upon the fertile soil, mining fields, oil fields, forests, rich waterways, and other extensive natural resources that we have exploited. Nations, unlike ourselves, who are lacking in ini- tiative, and with no aggressive spirit, have failed to take ad- vantage of the natural resources of their own countries, so, therefore are Jealous and their only way of comparing their country with our country is by malicious propaganda and other subversive movements. The time has come, every one of us should repel this existing evil by ignoring radical minded people who have lost their way in life and whose views have become distorted because of their lack of intelligence to comprehend something which they do not fully understand. The United States seeks only to help other countries torn by war, sorrow, and grief, to regain once more their positions in the world and to.try to relieve the suffering and misery they have known for these many past years. Through the medium of the United Nations democracy is trying once more to have an everlasting peace throughout the world, and this peace can be accomplished by not only the unified spirit of the people of the United States, but the combined unification of spirit of the people of the world. Margaret E. Riddle CLASS HISTORY Few of us will forget that September day in 1945 when we started our first year of school in the Wilmington High School. Little did we know what problems would face us nor how we would combat them. Now we have reached our goal and have supposedly been saturated with twelve years of education. What the future holds in store for us cannot be answered but, as for the past, those years in high school will forever be enjoyed in our memories. In l945, we were faced with the task of adjusting ourselves to a different kind of student life. Becoming a freshman was the firstl step in this readjustment program. As a group, the freshman class did not meet, but was proudly represented in the-Student Council by Margaret Riddle, Paul Berrigan, and William Chisholm. We took an active part in the Curtis Magazine Drive which was held in school and gave good account of ourselves as salesmen. Upon entering our sophomore year, we were confronted with many new activities. Under the guidance of our capable advisor, Mrs. Webber, we elected our first class officers. They were as follows: President, Arthur Spearg Vice-President, William Chisholm, Secretary, Patricia Lassiterg and Treasurer, Catherine Martino. Representatives to the Student Council were Arthur Spear, William Chisholm, Paul Berrigan, and Margaret Riddle. In December, we were thrilled to hold our first dance and, as is always the occasion, was the best dance of the year. Under the direction of the Student Council, the'Uraclen was printed and distributed to all students. It soon became known as the fastest means of spreading news throughout the school. This year we were happy to welcome Pat Lassiter, Corinne Bigley, and Bob Pierce. C We entered our Junior year with a feeling of self satisfaction in being regarded as upper classmen. The class advisor was, once again Mrs. Webber. Our class officers chosen at the beginning of the year were: President, Arthur Spear, Vice-President, Anna Grant, Secretary, Catherine Martino, and Treasurer, Norman Stewart. Elected to the Student Council, from our class were: Arthur Spear, Vice-President, Mary Welling, William Chisholm, Anna Grant, and Margaret Riddle. This year we experienced quite a change in our faculty, with the addition of Mr. DeTeso, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Ambrose, and Mr. Donovan. Mr. DeTeso was appointed as head coach of football, baseball, and basket ball, while Mr. Ambrose and Mr. Donovan were appointed as assistants. Socially, we became much more active, being hosts and hostesses at three class dances and joining the seniors in the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at the Wakefield Boathouse. This undoubtedly was the greatest event of our social life in high school, and we were overjoyed to take part in such a gala affair. Under the leadership of Mr. Donovan, the Camera Club sponsored a successful Winter Carnival which was concluded by a semi-formal ball held at the Silver Lake Betterment Hall. During this year we voted to have the Purdy Studios as our class photographer and Dieges and Clust as our class jeweler in our senior g year. S Our class was made one greater with the addition of Laura Ferguson. Lead by the experienced guidance of Miss Marland, our final and happiest year of school was begun. From the first day of our senior year till the very end we found out that success could not be reached by taking short cuts. The class officers for this year were as follows: Arthur Spear, President, Paul Carpenter, Vice-President, Eileen Nelson, Secretary, and William Chisholm, Treasurer. Elected to the Student . Council were: Arthur Spear, Presidentg Jean Boyd, Secretary, Anna Grant, Treasurer, Paul Berrigan, Norman Stewart, and Robert Smith. Additions to our class were Hobart Spring and Howard Flynn. Again we were subject to a change in faculty with five teachers being replaced. Our new educational instructors were Mr. Dempsey, Mr. Pillsbury, Miss Moriarty, Miss Sharp, and Miss Gleason. At mid-year, Mrs. Webber was forced to leave us and we were all very sorry to see such a well-liked teacher depart from Wilmington High. She was ably replaced by Mrs. Manning. f . The football team, with Paul Carpenter and Bill Chisholm as co-captains, concluded its first undefeated season since 1959 and narrowly missed winning the converted class 'DN Championship. At a banquet held in the Grange Hall, the lettermen and seniors were pre- sented with gold footballs and jackets, while the remaining members of the squad received letters and numerals. In regard to the football team, it would be appropriate to mention the fine support which the cheerleaders and townspeople gave to the boys. The Camera Club held its second annual Winter Carnival which lasted for one week. The final event, a semi-formal dance, was held at the Grange Hall. At the coronation of the king and queen, Robert Pipes was crowned King and Eileen Nelson crowned as the Queen. Taking part in the event from the senior class were Raymond Carter, Hobart Spring, and Katherine Martin. For the first time in many years, the seniors, under the direction of Miss Marland, presented at the Grange Hall, a play entitled The Fighting Littles.n This affair proved to be such a success that we would not be surprised at all to see any one of our talented actors and actresses arrive in Hollywood. Once again, the Junior-Senior Prom proved to be the leading social event of the year. Now we look forward to graduation and reception. These eagerly I awaited events will mark the end of our four years in high school. We sincerely thank all those who have added to our store of knowledge and happiness. Regardless of what may happen in the future, we shall try to keep in mind the wise teachings which our school instructors passed on to us. , As for the class of 1950, we the class of 1949, wish you the best of success and happiness. We sincerely hope that your final journey through school be as unforgetable and enlivened as was ours. William Chisholm CLASS WILL We of the distinguished Senior Class of the Wilmington High School, in the year of our Lord, Nineteen hundred and forty nine, being of strong bodies and minds, do hereby swear this to be our last will and testament. p TO THE SCHOOL we leave our memories of all the happy days we have had in it. TO THE TEACHERS we leave the hope that they will refrain from giving homework'on the weekends. TO THE JUNIORS we leave the traditional bottle of tonic to give them pep and vim in order to carry on the'hard duties that all Senior Classes experience. TO THE SOPHOMORES we leave the hopes that you will work hard to attain the goal that we have now set before you as an example. TO THE FRESHMEN we leave our thanks to you.for causing so much conjestion in the halls on your first day in school, which enabled us to show for the first time, our authority as Seniors. TO ALL OUR FRIENDS outside of school we leave our sincerest thanks for your cooperation in making our four high school years successful. TO ROSA AMARO a megaphone so she'll be able to talk to Eddie louder than she reads her shorthand notes. TO JEAN BABINE a bottle of sparkle water to match her person- ality. TO PAUL BERRIGAN a set of curlers for his glamarous locks. TO CORINNE BIGLEY a canopener so Clyde will never have that undernourished look. TO BETTY BLAISDELL we leave a rope to hold her and Helen to- gether for all the years to come. - TO DONALD BLAKE a book on the Power of Persuasion, to help him to persuade the other boys to skip with him. TO BARBARA BERTWELL a box of vitamin pills so she'll be able to keep up with Billy. TO MARGARET BOURASSA a wild flower book to remind her of her happy hunting days in Biology. TO FRED CAIN a pair of spectacles, because his eyes always have that far-a-way gleam. TO GEORGE CALNAN a wrench to help him along with that constant fight against dilapidated cars. ' TO PAUL CARPENTER a pair of earmuffs so his ears will never get frostbitten. b TO RAYMOND CARTER a set of gardening tools to encourage him with his hobby. TO BILLY CHISHOIM we leave a handkerchief for the next time he and Flo have a little spat. TO VIRGINIA COLUCCI a medal for the work she did in order to get the yearbook typed. TO CAROLYN COWHIG we leave a spiral note-book so she'll always have a place to put special assignments. TO FRANK DARLING e uelephehe book ne help him whenever he is looking for a date. TO MARIE DEC a taxi. We always thought she looked the happiest riding in one. ' TO ROBERT DREW a book of paper dolls to remind him of the days when he was still chasing them. ' TO show is TO BILLY FABIANO a lantern 'cause the flashlight he uses in the awfully bright. ' ' LAURA FERGUSON a beginner's crochet book to remind her of the days when she was just a beginner. TO without TO HOWARD FLYNN a pocket dictionary so he'll never be caught the final word. p NANCY FULLFORD a lollypop to remind her of the days when! Or was it a jellybean, Nancy? - ' TO ANNA GRANT a beginner's book in shorthand to help her get an early start. y I A M TO BERT HADLEY a book on marshall Law. ' , TO PATTY LASSITER a crystal ball that will help her in her final decision to get a man for keeps. 1 U TO LODDY LEITER an Oscar Award for the marvelous performances she put on in the school plays. TO LORRAINE MANSON a ruler so she can measure Ralph now and then TO CATHERINE MARTINO a basketball to remind her of the splendid job she did when playing basketball. TO KATHERINE MARTIN a chocolate bar so they'll never be without candy to sell at the Wilmington Theater. TO ALBERT MONTEIRO a package of cigarettes to coincide with his nickname. A TO sitting TO lina in TO TO LOUISE MOTSCHMAN a baby carriage to help her with her baby- jobs. WALTER MOREAU a box of coughdrops to remind him of the euca- the Senior Play. ' PHYLLIS MUSE a ball for her champion ball playing. JUNE NEWHOUSE a mask so she can look serious once in a while. TO KENNETH NEAGLE a course with Charles Atlas so he'll never have to worry about another fellow stealing his girl. - TO EILEEN NELSON a contract to write a book on her nPleasing Personality.n y TO RICHARD PALMER a ticket to Woburn. It must be a long walk, Dick! O TO HELEN PEITZSCH we leave the money for her fare to Wisconsin. TO ROBERT PIERCE we leave an airplane so he can take a home course in flying. TO ROBERT PIPES we leave a harmonica to keep him in tune with the world. ' I TO CHARLES RIDDLE an alarm clock to remind him of the times he could not stay awake in class. TO MARGARET RIDDLE another watch so she will always have the correct time. TO ROBERT RITCHIE a sheet of music 'cause we hope he'll further his career in that line. A 4 f TO HELEN ROTHWELL we leave a tube of mascara to frame her beautiful eyes. TO MARGARET ROONEY we leave a series of pamphlets on New York to remind her of her gallant struggle on the Class Trip Committee. TO EDDIE SADOWSKI a flower book on the care of nRosas.n TO ROBERT SMITH a bus so he can be depended on whenever trans- portation is needed. TO BUSTER SPEAR we leave a television set of his own so he won't have to bother his neighbors to see the fights. TO HOBART SPRING an extra long pencil so he won't be so apt to lose it. TO NORMAN STEWART a spelling book so he'll never forget his hundred per cents during seventh period. TO MARJORIE J. STEVENS a copy of that ever- popular song, on The Coast of Maine. TO MARJORIE M. STEVENS a pair of curtains to put to use where- ever she thinks they are needed. -WTO DAVID SULLIVAN we leave a can of green paint to cover his blushing when a girl speaks to him. TO EDDIE SWENSON a Girl Scout honorary membership card to enable him to help them as muchas he has the 'Boy Scouts. TO ALICE WAGSTAFF a special pass to go to any class in the high school to make up the work she missed when not in school. TO MARY WELLING a yard stick to help her- to keep her twenty-five kids in line--pupils that is! ff I I A TO VONNIE WICKS a car so she can take all the girls to Maine with her in the summer. TO TERRY YENTILE we leave a ladder so she can help her fireman boyfriend. . TO JOYCE YORK a wig to cover up after the next time someone de- 'J cides to cut her hair. A APPROVED AND PUBLISHED by the Class of 1949, as our last Will and Testament. SIGNED, SEALED AND PRESENTED to the faculty, school and our friends. Jean Boyd PROPHECY It is now 1960 and Wilmington is celebrating its 230th anniversary by having the Darling 8 Hadley Circus in town. I called a cab to take me to the big event. When the taxi came, I recognized the driver as Billy Calnan. We picked up another passenger who happened to be Barbara Bertwell. I asked Barb if she was going to the circus, and she answered in the affirmative. We talked over old times and about our old friends. I learned that Margie Riddle now owns a jewelry store and has some beautiful watches to sell. She told me Jean Boyd was living a very dead life. She married an undertaker, you know. Phyllis M252 and Egrgy Yedtile own a florist shop just across the street from Jean's funeral parlor and are doing a lively business. The funeral parlor is an odd looking one. I believe it used to be a trailer. The cab took us to our destination, and as we entered, we heard someone shouting. It was Bgbbyiglpgg, He was certainly making good use of his voice--he was the barker. He was crying, nHurry, hurry, hurry. Step right up folks. See the world's most beautiful girls.n I thought I recognized one of them, and asked Bobby if it was really Mggy Welling. nYes,n he answered, Uyou must recognize the other girls.n I did. They were Anna Grant, Vonnie Wicks, Patty Lassiter and Laura Ferguson. Boy, could they do the Hula Hula! As I walked around, I couldn't help think- ing how the Senior Play helped these girls with their stage careers. Next I noticed a sign which read nFlynn'g Wild Animal Show.n Howard was now a success. After talking about this, Barb and I decided to go. I went over to buy the tickets, but didn't see anyone in the ticket box. That's funny. I looked again and then saw Eathy Martin. Won't people ever grow? B We entered and sat next to a girl I hadn't seen nor since high school. In fact, I never could hear her then 1. Amaro, still looking so neat and trim. She told me that and she were celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary making earphones for a local industry. The lights went out and the first act was on. This Rider's Act. Haney Fullford always liked horses and now She is the star of the act. A It was now time for the next act but no one appeared. We and waited. I looked at my program to see who was supposed to said Catherine Martino and Joyce York. Oh don't tell me--yes, still up to their old trick of skipping. They filled this act a girl who was always dependable, Eileen Nelson. Eileen heard from It was Rosa Eddie Sadowski Eddie is was a Bareback is in her glory. waited go on. It they're in with is now through taking dictation, she's giving it. Yes, her act was amazing. She was dictating a letter to the monkeys. The show was over and they were cleaning up the place. Robert Ritchie was in charge of this job. They say he does a remarkable job, girls, and can be hired very cheaply. We left the show and were walking along when I heard a scream.M A dog had been hit by a speeding car. The driver was Fred Cain. Someone said, Make room for the doctor. I looked and noticed Billy Chisholm. He had become a success. He's the town's best veterinarian. His nurse is Loddy Leiter. We oohtihuoa and noticed o 11tt1o booth which had o sigh oh it. It said, nWe take pictures any day, any time.' It was operated by Alice Wagstaff. It was time for the Miss Wilmington Contest. As we reached the stand, they were just announcing the winner, who was chosen by Marie Dec. It was quite a thrill for us to see Marie making this choice as she was just recently chosen Miss America. The winner was none other than Corinne Bigley. We could hear an orchestra playing. We went over and found it to be Walter Moreau and his Moonbeams. His vocalist was Louise Motschman. We left there and went over to see lean Babine, the fortune teller. Jean told us she would look into her crystal ball and tell us what became of the rest of our class. She looked into the crystal ball and saw Raul Berrigan. He is now owner of Polly's Home Permanents. His private secretary is Margie May Stevens. She goes into his office every morning, not to take dictation, but to curl his hair. D Betty Blaisdell and Helen Peitszch now own a dress shop. They presented Margie Joan Stevens with an award for the best dressed chamber- maid of the year. Quite a few people are famous writers. Raymond Carter is now abroad writing poetry. Virginia Colucci types Carolyn Cowhig's lovelorn column in Al Swenson's newspaper. Norman Stewart is editor of the NInquire'-- the magazine for men. Margaret Rooney now operates the Dashund Bus Lines which specialize in weekend trips to New York. Robert Smith, David Sullivan and Donald Blake are bus drivers for this company. Wilmington High School has a new principal--a Mr. Paul Carpenter. Remember--he started as a janitor. Bobby Drew is following in his foot- steps--he's the sub-master. Buster Spear is taking Mr. DeTeso's place A as coach. Here's hoping that he's as good a coach as Coach DeTeso. guns Newhouse is still an organist. Her favorite hymn is 'How Dry I Am.n Her preacher is Reverend Charles Tupper Weeks Riddle, who refuses to baptise children unless they have simple names. Qllll Fabiano and,Qi3g1 Palmer are new owners of the Reading Theatre, while 32221 Pierce owns the Wilmington Theatre. How's competition, boys? 52221 Neagle operates the Silver Lake I. G, A. Store. Hobart Spring is manager of a new men's store. p helen Rothwell and Margaret Bourassa own a beauty studio. Helen is the hair dresser and Margaret is the manicurist. 'e Albert Monteiro has built a small store in which he sells the furs that he gets from the animals he catches. Let's hope that he doesn't starve. It was getting late and we started home. When I retired that night, I couldn't help thinking how proud I was to have graduated with the wonderful Class of '49. Lorraine Manson UFAITHU You took my trembling hand, and held it tight, We made soft footprints on Life's Sand, and through Fate's Night. I did not fear the suffering, the dismay, For you walked close beside me all the way. We smiled together, laughed throughout the storm, Though chill the weather, on us Love's Sun glowed warm, We fed to Life's cold winds the Grains of Time, And wandered, without aim, from clime to clime. 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WIL. - 366 SILVER LAKE LUNCH Grove Ave., Wilmington WHERE THE BOYS EAT' -TEL. WI I .. 370 WARD'S CUT RATE 455 Main Street, Woburn, Mass. PATENT MEDICINES TOILETRIES - HOUSEWARE GIFTS - GREETING CARDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES - TOBACCO PAUL W. DAYTON MASTER ELECTRICIAN WIRING FOR POWER AND LIGHT 126 BURLINGTON AVENUE WILMINGTON, MASS. TEL. WIL. 2284- COMPLIMENTS OF BYAM'S LAUNDERERS and CLEANERS 408 MAIN STREET, WILMINGTON TEL. WIL. 2007 WILSON STREET, NO. BILLERICA TEL. BI LL. 874 COM ISLIMENTS OF ARTS JEWELER OF WOBURN, MASS. THE HOUSE OF FINER GIFTSH IDA'S STORE 30 LOWELL STREET commlmam-S or WILMINGTON- MASS- Attorney'David I. Elfman Full line of Groceries and Family Fresh Meats and Vegetables , Q MIDDLESEX AVE. WILIVIINGION Deliveries TEL. - 520 TEL. WIL. - 374 T COMPLIMENTS OF CQMPLIM1-QNTS QF McMAHON FUNERAL HOME MALATESTA BROS, I76 MIDDLESEX AVE. 343 MAIN STREET WILMINGTON TEL. VVIL. - 2081 TEL- WIL- ' 449 GAS - OIL - ACCESSORIES COM PLIMENTS OF DR. MIRIAM J. HOSMER COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. GERALD A. FAGAN Clark Street, Wilmington Tel. Wil. 444 COMPLIMENTS OF STEPHEN J. BEAN COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. BLANCHARD SILVER LAKE HARDWARE , , XENAKIS' MAIN AND GROVE STREETS TEL. WIL. 2992 X-LENT-DO-NUT SHOP QUALITY HARDWARE AT WOBURN. MASS. LOWEST PRICES COMPLIMENTS OF SDIEGES 8L CLUST 73 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MASS. 1949 CLASS RING JEWELER V. H. CONWAY Main and Lowell Streets. Wilmington, Mass. Tel. Wil. - 2311 CONI PLIMENTS O F I-IQLLAND BROS. BUS LINES, INC. BUSES FOR SPECIAL PARTIES Tel. Wcmburn 2-0043 COMPLIMENTS OF F ARRELL BROS. CONCRETE BLOCKS ANY COLOR DESIRED ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF CONCRETE GREENHOUSE SLABS CENERAL CONTRACTORS MASON WORK OF ALL KINDS Specializing in the Construction of Foundations TEL. - 761 RES. - 2931 or 2-7027 I COM PLIMENTS OF GILDARTS SERVICE STATION TEL. 576 The systematic Savings Plan of this Co-operative Bank offers you one of the most convenient plans for the rapid accumulation of Savings. It helps you to save faster because of the regularity of your savings and the regular addition of liberal dividends to your account. Every dollar is constantly insured in full under Massachusetts LaWs.This is the plan for you. Come in and start saving success- fully and profitably now! f READING CO-OPERATIVE BANK 643 Main Street Reading, Mass. Branch Office, Wilmington, Mass. As you make plans for things which you Want to buy or places you Want to go, be sure that you also plan to save some money steadily. If this isn't done, your plans will become idle daydreams, because of insufficient money- Don't risk disappointment - - come in and start your Savings Account soon! MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK 643 Main Street Reading, Mass. BRANCH OFFICE 386 Main Street, Wilmington, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF SILVER LAKE MARKET GROVE AVEIXQ UE, WILMINGTON - TEL. 470 FREE DAILY DELIVERY Highest Quality Meats, Fruits and Vegetables at lowest possible prices COMPLIMENTS Ov COMPLIMENT s or BRADBURYS Wallpaper Headquarters ll-IUNTLEYB LUNCH Kyanize Paints - Venetian-Blinds Wallpapers Trimmed - Sanders - Steamers MAIN STREET WILMINGTON . 316 MAIN STREET OPP. TANNERS BANK WOBURN 2-2747 CROSS'S SYRIAN GOLDEN COMPL I 1NT5 OF HAMSTERS LAKESIDE BARBER SHOP 123 MAIN STREET MAIN STREET, WILMINGTON WILMINGTGN, MASS. Clean and Modern COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIE'S Main Street, Wilmington Tel. Wil. 700 COMPLIMENTS OF THE WOBURN FIVE CENT SAVINGS BANK 19 PLEASANT STREET THE BANK WAS INCORPORATED IN 1854. PROMPT SERVICE ON MORTGAGE LOANS. ASSETS OVER 513,000,000 COM PLIMENTS OF COOMBS FURNITURE CO. FURNITURE :H RUGS 464 MIDDLESEX AVE. I NO. WILMINGTON, MASS. Tel. Wil. 511 COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. and Mrs. WI LLIAM S. CAVANAUGH . COMPLIMENTS QF Meats Vegetables Groceries WILMINGTON BUILDERS 1' G' A- MARKET SILVER LAKE, WILMINGTON SUPPLY CO. ' , ' TEL. VVIL. 460 SILVER LAKE APPAREL AND GIFT SHOP GEO RGE'S 93 MAIN ST. WILMINGTON DRY GOODS - CI-IILDREN'S WEAR Specializing in Gifts MRS. P. ROONEY, PROP. COMPLIMENTS OF ROGER BUCK GARAGE SPECIALIZING IN MOTOR TUNE UP UNITED MOTORS SERVICE 460 MAIN STREET TEL. DAYS - 731 NIGHTS - 871 COMPLIMENTS OF FRED F. CAIN, INC. 580 MAIN STREET WILMINGTON TEL - 385 CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH COM PLIIVIENTS OI- C. S. HARRIMAN 85 SON TANN ERS NO. WILMINGTON, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF WILMINGTON DINER HOME OOOKED FOODS PI ES AND PASTRIES 139 MAIN STREET, WILMINGTON COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF FABRICS AND TRIMMINCS EVERYTHING IN FABRICS TATTERSALUS NEWS AGENCY TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS AND 'YARN I STORES IN VVOBURN SILVER' LAKE - TEL. Wll,. 352 WAKEFIELD - MEDFORD ' COMPLIMENTS OF MAGS SMOKE SHOP Formerly Scott'S Mac Wegncr, Prop. 339 MAIN STREET, WOBURN. MASS. CIGARETTES - CIGARS - TOBACCO - CANDY COM PLIMENTS OF f WILMINGTON COAL 81 ICE CO. COAL - OIL - ICE Williams Oil - O - Matic Burners Available TEL. WIL. 2021 COMPLIMENTS OF A CO MPLIM ENTS OF BOB'S MARKET B. 81 M. Service Station H, 4 Pop' , Marion 86 A. HRusty' 3 Brabant PTOPS' Burlington Avenue 287 Main Street, Wilmington, Mass. ' A W'l ' TCL 368 1 mmgton, .Mass TANNER'S NATIONAL BANK 4 COM PLIMENTS Ol' Woburn, Mass. . ,Members Of CHURCH STREET HARDWARE Federal Deposits Ins. Corp. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF oUR LOW ALL PURPOSE LIGHT RATE Heat water and do your cooking electrically CLEAN - SAFE - ECONOMICAL - AUTGMATIC The way to BETTER living - electrically TOWN OF READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT. 25 Haven Street - Rea. 24340, LEA R N ....... ......... be auty culture ....... ................ . ...gteady incomg COM L'MSENTS OF ENROLL NOW .... ........ CARTER 85 SUN S 'YYlanhtteIc! Ufleauttt Jlcacfemu SUCUN Y STATION IESSSJZEZIIULZZZW cm. my 1909 : ggnitevenirgj-part-timeclassen X . g -gh eolnpfzh infovnafion 24 HOU' 5efV'Ce ' Mnhsrlstn Braun ncnnfm ZZIIIUTF 673 Boylston Street - 125 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts 34 Central Square - Lynn, Massachusetts COMPLIMENTS OF COke COII1i11g CRQSS GAS STATION CANDY - TONIC 'T ICE CREAM - GRGCERIES 127 MAIN STREET TEL. WIL. - 381 WILMINGTQN, MASS. CONIPLIMENTS OF WUBURN DAME'S GARAGE CO-UPERATIVE BANK GENERAL REPA1EJNG EAGI. E TRIBUNE 49 BLANCHARD STREET LAWRENCE MASS IS dlstmctsvely different il Y A 4 I W f77O , H,,,.3, ...:,:'1,,.'5',. . , -,-, nhl -W.-,J . ru-.gn-'..--..yzr-,.r..f,.fL