Woodstock High School - Eureka Yearbook (Bryant Pond, ME)

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Bird hunting is a good sport. When I am walking down some old logging road and a bird Hies up in front of me, it stares me so 1 shoot both barrels into the ground. By the time I get loaded again, there's not a bird in sight. Rabbits are so stupid that I have to kit k them to get them running. Then I have to give them two or three minutes to pick up enough speetl to make it worthwhile to shoot at them. There isn’t much game meat on the table, but on the run. certainly get a lot of it Stanley Newell A FRIENDLY GREETING One afternoon a little boy asked, Mommy, may Tommy anti me stay out in the tent tonight? If we get scared, we can come in. “All right Jerry, said mother, “You may if you want to. But remember the last time you and Tommy stayed out there! Evening came and found Jerry anti Tommy making their way out to the lent to spend the night. Gee, Jerry, Tommy saitl, a little frightened I d-tl-tlon't k-know if I'm a g-g-gonna like this very much.” After a few minutes, little Tommy and Jerry crawled into their snug beds and placed a Hashlight under their pillow. They had just got to sleep when there was a noise outside the tent. “Tommy! Wake up quick! S-s-something is right outside the tent.” Tommy, who was wide awake by now. asked, “What is it?” “I don't know,” said frightened little Jerry, But I caught a glimpse ol something white.” Tommy was frightened now because, by the light of the flashlight, ferry's face was white as snow. “What will we do, Jerry? Suppose it comes right — Oh! Did you see that? I just flashed my light out there and it looked like something black and white.” “Let me see the Hashlight a minute. I'm going to see what is going on!” said determined Jerry. “Be careful, was a warning from Tommy. Jerry picked up the flashlight and peeked around the tent. He caught a glimpse of something whiz by as he flashed the light outside. He was quaking inside but still he was determined to find out who the intruder was. When the creature crept back slowly, it looked huge and fierce in the dark, but as it came nearer and nearer, a feeling of relief spread over ferry’s face. And sure enough! A skunk met him face to face. “Tommy! It's only a skunk. Gome on out and get acquainted.” Doris Brooks DOUBLE RESCUE it was dark out, and it would be a long time before morning. Ray needed his sleep badly for the camping trip he was to go on tomorrow, but sleep just wouldn’t come. As he lay there thinking of tomorrow’s great day, it seemed to grow darker and darker; and Ray finally becoming sleepier and sleepier, was 15

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 ercir THE TERRIBLE THOUGHT It was during school one afternoon that mother telephoned and said she and Dad were called away to an unexpected meeting. She told me to have some of the kids over for the evening, to put Tom to bed at six o’clock, and to write to Betty, my sister who is out West going to college, before I went to bed. I hung up happy, and soon had a bunch of kids rounded up to come over that evening. I continued by (lasses, just waiting for the bell. While I was doing the dishes that evening, the door bell rang. It was a telegram from Betty. Arriving 10:00 train stop meet me at South Station. Betty.” That's great! Mom’s away and what shall I do? I finally came to the de- cision that maybe Sam's Hot Rod would hang together that far. When the kids started arriving, I told them of the telegram. Then I got Tom up and dressed to take with me. We all piled into the jalopy and headed for South Station about nine o'clock. There were ten of us in the hot rod and about half of us had to ride in the rumble seat. Jane piped up and said she thought she heard something fall out, but Tom replied unconcernedly, “1 guess it can't be anything very valuable in this old hack.” We were nearly there when we heard a wonderful song on the radio so everyone quieted down to listen to it. It was interrupted by a special bulletin, announcing that a little boy had been run over and killed on Park Street. That was all we heard. I thought, “What a shame to neglect children like that!” We reached the station and I got out. After a long wait, I found Betty. She said she had three days off as it was test week. She asked about Mom, Dad and Tom! Where was he! Everyone was quiet. Their thoughts went back to the news bulle- tin. It was on Park Street where we lived, and fane remembered somthing falling out.” We hit only the high spots on the way back to Park Street. We got there just as the ambulance and cars were leaving. We all were so shocked we didn't know what to do or say. What could we do now? It was too late to think about our carelessness. As we started to get out of the car, I tripped on something on the floor. Tom, curled up sound asleep! Geraldine Cushman EVEN CHANGE II you are a good sport, you will give the game that you are hunting an even chance. When 1 am out hunting deer, 1 never shoot at one of them standing still. 1 grab a piece of cord wood and chase him through the woods. After I get him running in good shape, I take a shot at him. I never got one that way, but it surely gives them an even chance. 1 always give bear an even chance. I never stop running until I am sure that I am out of his sight. 14

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in dreamland, dreaming of the adventure lie was to have. He dreamed he was suddenly awakened by his mother, telling him it was time to go. Soon he was dressed and his mother was giving him instructions about staying overnight. “Remember to cover up, so you won’t catch cold , she said. “And be sure to put out your camp fire”. Ray agreed, and was on his way with all his friends and the chaperone, Mr. Copper. They walked all day with a few rests in between. When it was dark, they selected a place to camp for the night and all the boys dropped to the ground, willing at last to rest. Soon Ray had built the fire and the boys were all grateful for the warmth. Mr. Copper started supper. As they were eating, they heard a bark and all turned to see King, Ray's dog. He was welcomed into the camp, as he had traveled twenty-five miles to be with Ray. At last they all went to bed, and worn out with the exercise of the day, in a short time were fast asleep. In the middle of the night, unknown to all, a camp fire which hadn't been put out was spreading faster and faster, endangering the lives of all the boys and Mr. Copper. King smelled the smoke and barked loudly to awaken his master and saved the boys, fust then Ray heard someone saying, “Ray, Ray, wake up”. It was Mr. Copper. He had awakened all the boys, and he told them King had saved their lives. At that point Ray really awoke to hear King barking as loudly as possible. As Ray sat us, he smelled smoke. The house was on fire! He cpiickly woke every- one and called the fire department. The fire was put out with little damage and all was well again. Ray then turned to King and said, “Old boy, you are the best dog in the world. You have saved my life twice tonight, even if the first time was a dream.” Ray gave King a loving pat and started getting ready for the camping trip, on whic h King would go and be very welcome. Beverly Poland ALWAYS A MYSTERY It was a cold dismal November clay when Sue went to the door in answer to a persistent scratching. “Oh!” she exclaimed. “A tiny puppy!” She tenderly picked up the shivering pup and took him into the house. “I wonder where you belong, you poor thing,” she thought as she wrapped him in a blanket and put him by the stove. Sometime later a little boy knocked on the door and when Sue opened it, he backed away, suddenly afraid. “I-want-my puppy,” he faltered. Then gaining confidence, he rushed on. “The neighbors said he was here. He ran away when 1 couldn’t feed him, but I can now.” “Come in and get warm,” Sue invited. “You’re cold and wet and I have some nice hot cookies for you.” The boy was willing enough, and soon they were sitting by the fire eating those cookies. The puppy was overjoyed at seeing the boy and, jumping into his lap, fell asleep. At last, when it was time to go, hardly a word had passed between Sue and the boy. “Where do you live? Susan asked as the boy prepared to leave. At this question the boy ran from the house, the puppy in his arms. Susan wonderingly shook her head and the door slammed behind him. 16