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THE PARTRIDGE

Contents

Faculty Seniors Graduation

Classes

Activities

Ad . tis.mcnts

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For Reference

Not to be taken from this room

Staff

Editor-in-Chief

Mary Ann Peterson

Alumni

Mona Scholpp Typist

Earla Chandler

Advertising

Lawrence Marshall Robert Peterson Melville Sinnott

Cii culation

Martha Niekerson Betty Green Arthur Edwards

Business Manager Irvina Jones

Facul <ty Adviser

A. Kempton Smith

Assistant Editors

Phoebe Shirley Harriet McNeil Robert Bunten Library Editor

Edith Peterson

Art

Doris Prince Frances Burns Gladys Black

Sports

Malcolm Mosher

News Reporters

Betty Lee Peterson Norma MacKenney Barbara Morton Dorothy Eldridge Frederic Harrington

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Duxbury Free Library

Fir t Row: Mr. Leor^e Green, Miss Anne Cussen, Miss Jane Schcpfer, Miss Dorothy

Cushman, Mies Ruth Manter, Miss Nancy Hcrton, Mr. A. Kemnton Smith. Second Row: Miss Ellen Downey, Mr. LeRoy MacKenney, Mr. Ralph Blakeman, Miss Jane White, Mr. Robert Girardin, Mr. Kenneth Macomber.

FACULTY

Mr. George E. Green : Superintendent and Headmaster. Solid Geometry

and Trigonometry, and Advanced Algebra. Mr. Leroy N. MacKenney: Submaster. Mathematics, Biology, Physics,

Chemistry, Science, Mechanical Drawing. Mr. A. Kempton Smith : English.

Mr. Kenneth 0. Macomber: Civics, Science, History, Geography, Shop, and Printing.

Miss Ruth Manter: History, Latin, and Orchestra. Miss Anne Cussen : Typing, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, and Filing. Miss Jane Schopfer: Home Economics and Business Arithmetic. Mr. Ralph N. Blakeman: Physical Education end Orientation. Miss Nancy Horton : French, General Language, and Problems of Amer- ican Democracy.

Miss Ellen Downey: Junior High Mathematics, English, History, and Hygiene.

Miss Dorothy Cushman: Sixth Grade.

Miss Jane White: Fifth Grade.

Mr. Robert Girardin : Opportunity Class.

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

President

Vice-Pres dent

Secretary

Treasurer

Council Members

EDITH PETERSON

MARTHA NICKERSON

NORMA MacKENNEY

IRVINA JONES

DORIS PRINCE ARTHUR VERGE

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"Kay" EDWARD KENDALL BLANCHARD

"Exceedingly well-read"

A boy who never worries, A boy who hates to work, And on whose cheery visage, A smile will always lurk.

Senior Class Play; Student Council 2; Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3.

"Brad" ARTHUR DRESCHER BRADFORD

"When thrift's in the field, he's in town"

Here's a lad who's really bright, His face, his wit, his hair, When there is a job to do, Our Arthur does his share.

Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Basketball 2; Partridge 3; Operetta 3.

"Fran" FRANCES MARGARET BURNS

"Wisdom with a good soul is a great inheritance"

Her hobbies are quite numbered. In studies she excels. Her day is oh so sunny, m art she does quite well.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Senior Class Play Committee; Student Council 1; Partridge 4; Operetta 3; Honor Essay, Orchestra 4.

EARLA RICHARDS CHANELEU

"A witting heart is a rare flower"

She has a way that's gentle, She lends a friendly hand, And the way she sinks a basket Is something simply grand.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Partridge 2. 3. 4; Operetta 3; Class Gifts to Teachers.

"Ev" EVELYN MARJORIE EDWARDS

''Silence more musical than any song"

Petite, serene, and smiling, A friendly little lass, She should excel in business, A credit to our class.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Operetta 3; Senior Class Play Committee.

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WINTHROP SUNDLING HAGMAN "Winnie"

"Patience and application will carry him through"

He's full of wit and wordj\ He drives a snappy car, And if he tends to business, Our Winnie should go far.

Dance Committees 1, 2, :t, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Operetta :t; Class History, Baseball 4.

FREDERIC HARRINGTON, JR. "Fred"

"Knowledge is more than equivalent to force"

A whizz in all his studies.

Of humor unsurpassed.

His clothes come right from Esquire,

His future is quite vast.

Dp.nce Committees 1. 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Class OfTices, President :i; Studant Council 4; Honor Essay; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4.

IRVINA BRADFORD JONES "Regina"

"An industrious and ambitious person"

ITt re's a lass who's versatile, Also very clever, Who makes each undertaking A worthwhile endeavor.

D;in"e Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Class Offices, Treasurer 3. 4; Partridge 1, 2, :!, 4; Class Motto; Basketball 4; Manager 3; Assistant Manager 2.

NORMA ALTHEA MacKENNEY "Mac"

"Pretty to look at, pleasant to think on"

She likes to act, and she can, As proved in our class play, And in the class activities She's helped in every way.

Dan 'e rominittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play; Class Offices, Secretary 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Partridge 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Class His- tory; Orchestra 4; Print Fund Treasurer 4.

BARBARA HELEN MORTON "Barb"

"Human face divine"

She came to us a stranger, And by her winning ways, She taught us all to love her, And brightens all our days.

Dance Committees 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Partridge 3, 4; Operetta 3; Class Gift to School.

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Mac" MALCOLM MOSHER

"Better a bad excuse than none at all"

He is indeed a sportsman, Not simply good at sports. He should find success and fame By all his good reports.

Dance Committees 1, : Council 1 ; Baseball 3, 4; Operetta 3; Class Olfices,

, 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Student Basketball 1, 2, 4; Co-captain 4; Partridge 3, 4; President 2.

"Mart" MARTHA WILMA NICKERSON

"A light wit possesses a deep and kind soul"

She has a love for giggling. She always has a smile. She has a knack for dancing. Her day is sure worth while.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Senior Class Play; Class Offices, President 1, Wee-President 2, 3, 4; Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; i'art;idge 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Class Will; Operetta 3.

'ONeil" NANCY BREWSTER O'NEIL

"Don't take life as a serious companion"

She's fond of playing hooky She's fond of dancing too. She has a love for horses, And anything that's new.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 ; . pe.etia ..; Class Prophecy.

Senior Class Play; Class Office, Secretary

"Pete" EDITH ULRIKA PETERSON

"Knowledge and Beauty walk hand in hand"

She holds the key to fortune, The hand that wields her pen. Some day she'll wake uo famous. We'll say, "We knew her when."

Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Class Office, President 4; Partridge 1, 2. 3, 4; Operetta 3; Class Prophecv; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Captain 4.

"Ann" MARY ANN PETERSON

^ "A pleasing manner and a kind heart bear much fruit"

She's tall and blonde and queenly, Her life's an ordered plan. The hardest task she'll tackle, And what she will, she can.

Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Class Office, Treasurer 1; Student Council 2, 3, President 4: Partridge 1, 2, 3, Editor- in-chief 4; Operetta 3; Honor Essay; Order of Golden Key 4; Athletic Association Treasurer 2, 3, !.

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DORIS JANE PRINCE

Dolly"

"A good companion makes good company"

She really knows her baseball. She's coach of quite a team. She's very fond of drawing. Her pastime is to dream.

Dance Committees 1, 2, :t, 4; Senior Class Play; Class Offices, Vice- President 1; Partridge 1, 2, :), 4; Class Gifts; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4.

RICHARD COOPER PRINCE "Dick"

"No hinge nor loop to hang a doubt on"

A boy who's always fooling. He's fun just through and through. He does not care to study, But work he'll always do.

Baseball 2, ,'t, 4; Senior Class Play; Class Motto; Dance Committees 2, o, 4.

LAWRENCE DELANO RAYMOND "Larry"

"True sincerity sends for no witness"

He's tall and dark and handsome, A most intriguing lad, And if the movies claim him, His classmates won't be sad.

Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee.

CLINTON SAMPSON "Sam"

"Peace flourishes when reason rules"

An easy going person, Whose life is filled with ease. And with his pleasing manner There's no one he can't please. Basketball. Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3; Senior Class Play Committee.

THOMAS WILLARD TAYLOR

"Blushing is the colour of virtue"

He's slow, but sure and steady. He has a willing heart. His hand is always ready Some new task to start.

Senior Class Play Committee; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4.

"Tommy"

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"Dick

ARTHUR EVERETTE VERGE

"Mischiefs come by the pound"

He leads in sports, a Hercules Who has a ready wit. And with the pretty girls — well, He isn't shy a bit.

Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play Committee; Student Council 4; Treasurer of Student Council 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Order of the Golden Key 4.

"Horace" CLARENCE WADSWORTH WALKER

"A good nature is a great treasure"

His love is that for baseball. A player he would be. A caim and peaceful nature, Of gloom he's always free.

Dance Committees 2, 3, 4 ; Senior Class Play; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball, Assistant Manager 2, Manager 3; operetta 3; Class Gifts; Orchestra 1, 2, 3.

SENIOR BIRTHDAYS

January 31, 1924 . . Malcolm MOSHER

March 6, 1923 . . . Evelyn Edwards

March 7, 1922 . . . Arthur Bradford

March 13, 1924 . . . Barbara Morton

March 23. 1923 . . . Arthur VERGE

April 13, 1924 . . FREDERICK HARRINGTON

May 2, 1924 .... Ann Peterson May 2, 1924 . . . Martha Nickerson May 8. 1923 . . . Winthrop Hagman May 16 1924 . . . Norma MacKenney May 24, 1923 . . Kendall Blanchard

June 1, 1924 .... Frances Burns June 11. 1923 . . . Edith Peterson July 8, 1923 .... Irvina Jones July 19, 1923 . . . Clarence Walker July 20, 1923 . . . Clinton Sampson August 4, 1924 . . . Earla Chandler August 21, 1922 . . . Thomas Taylor October 6, 1923 . . . Nancy O'Neil October 9. 1922 . . Lawrence Raymond October 28, 1923 . . . Doris Prince November 30, 1921 . . Richard Princf

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SENIOR CENSUS

Most Popular Girl	Martha Nickerson
Most Popular Boy	Arthur Verge
Best Sport .....	Ann Peterson
Naughtiest ....	Richard Prince
Wittiest	Arthur Verge
Biggest Bluffer ....	Arthur Bradford
Hardest Worker ....	Ann Peterson
Best Boy Dancer .	Arthur Bradford
Best Girl Dancer . . . .	Doris Prince
Most Businesslike Boy	Arthur Bradford
Most Businesslike Girl	Irvina Jones
Best School Spirit ....	Ann Peterson
Bpst Looking Boy	Malcolm Mosher
Best Looking Girl	Edith Peterson
Best Boy Athlete ....	Arthur Verge
Best Girl Athlete	Edith Peterson
Most Studious ....	Frances Burns
Biggest Fusser ....	Irvina Jones
Most Active .....	Ann Peterson
Most Artistic ....	Doris Prince
Most Mischievous	Clinton Sampson
Jazziest .....	Nancy O'Neil
Nerviest .....	Irvina Jones
Touchiest .....	Irvina Jones
Class Woman Hater	Thomas Taylor
Most Loquacious	Earla Chandler
Most Versatile ....	Ann Peterson
Most Sophisticated	Nancy O'Neil
Best Dressed Girl	Barbara Morton
Best Dressed Boy	Malcolm Mosher
Most Ambitious ....	Ann Peterson

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Most Ingenious

Shyest .

Most Nonchalant

Boy Most Likely to Succeeed

Girl Most Likely to Succeed

Class Coquette

Class Shieks

Girl With Best Line

Most Sincere Boy

Most Feminine

Best Girl Conversationalist

Best Boy Conversationalist

Most L nguid Girl

Most Languid Boy

Most Poate and Courteous

Most Eligible Be clielor

Most Abscn'.-Mlnded Boy

.,+ ost Abscnl-mhided Girl

M^sl Tempctm.n'al Boy

Most Tempermental Girl

Best Actor

Best Actress

Boy with Best Physique

Girl with Best Physique

Class Baby

Brightest Girls

Brightest Boy Class Vamp

Best Natured Girls

Best Natured Boy

Best Alibi Artists

Richard Prince Evelyn Edwards Clinton Sampson Frederick Harrington Frances Burns Barbara Morton

Malcolm Mosher Arthur Verge

Edith Peterson

Lawrence Raymond

Barbara Morton

Norma MacKenney

Winthrop Hagman

Nancy O'Neil

Clinton Sampson

Evelyn Edwards

Thomas Taylor

C.inton Sampson

Norma MacKenney

Thomas Taylor

Irvina Jones

Richard Prince

Norma MacKenney

Arthur Verge

Edith Petersen

Earla Chandler

I Edith Peters n ' 1 Francos Bui

Frederick Harrington

Barbara Morton

Ann Petersen * Martha Nickers r

Clarence Waiker

Malcolm Mos-.ov Arthur i->ruiii.ci.'vi

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PERSONAL DATA

EDWARD KENDALL BLANCHARD Ambition: To get in the Navy as a radio

operator. Favorite Occupation: Loafing. Most Disliked Occupation: Working. Favorite Expression: "What have I done?"

ARTHUR DRESCHER BRADFORD

Amb.tion: To be a famous flyer. Favorite Occupation: Doing things tor ethers.

Most i isliked Occupation: Studying Favurite Expression: "Sure thing.

EARLA RICHARDS CHANDLER

Ambition: To be a secretary. Favorite Occupation: Sports and dancing. Most 1 isliked Occupation: Staying home. Fav rite Expression: "Oh, darn."

FRANCES MARGARET BURNS Ambition: To keep happy. Favorite Occupation: Enjoying myself. Most Disliked Occupation: Gett.ng up in the morning.

Favorite Expression: "Oh-h, M'land!"

FVFLYN MARJORIE EDWARDS Ambition: To live to see the year 2000. Favorite Occupation: Going places. Most Disliked Occupation: Taking shorthand dictation.

Favorite Expression: "You know what?"

WINTHROP SUNDLING HAGMAN

'•"ibit'on: To get married. Favor "t" Occuoation: Going out with gir's. Most Disliked Occupation: Going to bed early.

Favorite Expression: "Tack sa mycke."

IRV1N A BRADFORD JONES Ambition: To work for the United Fruit Company.

Favorite Occupation: Teasing Martha. Most T :sliked Occupation: Staying home. Favorite Expression: "Oh, fer gosh sakes!"

FREDERIC HARRINGTON, JR.

Ambition: To shoot a crow.

Favorite Occupation: Reading Newspapers.

Most Disliked Occupation: Anything remote- ly pertaining to work.

Favorite Expression: "What do we have in Physics?"

NORMA ALTHEA MacKENNY Ambition: To be successful. FavorUe Occupation: Having fun. Most Disliked Occupation: Waiting to go to Maine.

Favorite Expression: "Do you mean it?"

BARBARA HELEN MORTON Ambition: Prove I can teach Math. Favorite Occupation: Dancing. Most Disliked Occupation: Translating

French.

Favorite Expression: "You're a rat!"

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MARTHA WILMA NICKERSON Ambition: To be able to run all tbe office

machines made. Favorite Occupation: Teasing. Most Disliked Occupation: Reading. Favorite Expression: "Oh fudge!"

-MALCOLM MOSHER Ambition: Learn to dance. Favorite Occupation: Golfing. Most Lisliked Occupation: Studying Favorite Expression: "Tell me more."

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EDITH ULRIKA PETERSON Ambition: To go to the University of

Southern California. Favorite Occupation: Getting Sun-tanned. Most Disliked Occupat;on: Listening to

some one retell a moTie. Favorite Expression: "Hey , Dolly."

NANCY BREWSTER O'NEIL Ambition: To become world's actress.

Favorite Occupation: Dancing. Most disliked Occupation: Going to Algebra class.

Favorite Expression: "Rippy-tippy."

DORIS J. PRINCE Ambition: To tour the United States and Mexico.

Favorite Occuption: Thinking, scribbling,

and roller skating. Most Disliked Occupation: Secretarial work. Favorite Expression: "Where's Pete?"

LAWRENCE DELANO RAYMOND Ambition: To be a husband. Favorite Occupation: To get out with girls. Most Disliked Occupation: Getting up in the

morning. Favorite Expression: "Certainly."

THOMAS WILLARD TAYLOR Ambition: Learn to dance. Favorite Occupation: To keep busy. Most Disliked Occupation: Doing odd jobs. Favorite Expression: "Oh, Poodgy."

MARY ANN PETERSON Ambition: To win.

Favorite Occupation: Day-dreaming. Most Disliked Occupation: Cooking. Favorite Expression: "For crying out loudi"

RICHARD COOPER PRINCE Ambition: To photograph a mirage. Favorite Occupation: Mechanical Drawing. Most Disliked Occupation: Typing. Favorite Expression: "For goodness sake."

CLINTON R. SAMPSON Ambition: Get Rich. Favorite Occupation: Eatiner. Most Disliked Occupation: Doing Algebra. Favorite Expression: "Huh."

ARTHUR EVERETTE VERGE Ambition: Learn to dance. Favorite Occupation: Swimming. Most Disliked Occupation: Studying. Favorite Expression: "Why?"

CLARENCE WADSWORTH WALKER Ambition: Play professional baseball. Favorite Occupation: Baseball. Most Disliked Occupation: Reading. Favorite Expression: "Oh, for cornflakes.

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CLASS SONC

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'Tis June, the month of roses, of golden, sunny hours, Of liquid birdnotes calling, the month of sun and flowers; And Nature's myraid voices from field and stream repeat The song our hearts are singing, Commencement Day to greet. Chorus:

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Right joyfully we hail thee, O long-expected day! Yet there's a thrill of sadness that will not pass away For autumns, golden weather no more for us will tell The hour of glad returning to scenes we've loved so well.

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No more the good old friendships, no more the well-lcown ways; For us new paths must open, new duties fill our days. But time can never alter devotion tried and true, And Mem'ry will make sweeter the joys that here we knew.

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So, Classmates, stand together, as heartily we raise One loyal song at parting in Duxbury High School's praise. May Fortune smile upon her, may men her name enthrone, And we forever cherish her honor as our own. Chorus;

Lift then your voices clear and strong! Hope gi'ds the future's way; I ove lights the past we've known so long, } I :i! to Commencement Day!

HONOR ESSAY

Propaganda in the News Today

There are three sources of knowledge — experience, conversation, and reading. A person's experience and conversation would be very much limited without one's reading or the reading of others. If we stopped to make a general summary of books we would find that they contain the ex- perience, the conversation, and the deeds of great men and women as well as the knowledge of ages concerning other worlds and human beings and our connection with those of the past. Naturally the thoughts and deeds of p:o"lo rr'-H* rvo r fcv, feeble, ahsnrd rnd childish, for read- ing is what develops the mind.

What does America road? The mass of America reads v g oat e ., i; it does not read books. It reads magazines and newspapers. Europe; ns can- not understand the part that the daily nows^apc, s p^y in ol. ivt 3, know that they play an important part for the modern man s curiosity cone:: n ng ev. nts outside of his own family and community is satisfi d by a day-by-day diet of news which comes to us through the radio and the newspapers.

How many of us here tonight, when reading our daily newspaper have not wondered how much was the truth and how much should be tak.n with the proverbial "grain of sa.t"?

There is nothing wrong with questioning what we read in our news- papers. As Americans we have that privilege, and we show intelligence if we try to find out facts that will explain more effectively that which we are curious about.

In America the word "propaganda" has a Lad cdor. It is associated with the war especially and other evil practices.

Even Americans, however, have ccme 10 realize that they too are sub- jected to propaganda, this is not altogether surprising, for America is a country which is right now feeung the effect cf a gigantic attempt to "guide" pub.ic opinion.

Both fools and wise men know that the newspaper is the most import- ant vehicle of propaganda in modern life. Communists have their own press and seek to secure recognition from hostile papers. The propaganda soci- eties release information designed to appear in any pa,-er v/h.ch wik 1 c cept the offering. All efforts to secure free publicity are directed toward capturing the newspaper reader s eyes. The pubdc relations counsel creates "news" so that his product may become better known by the news- paper public at large. Pressure groups realize that items about their ac- tivities in the daily press reinforce their efforts to influence public opinion. The two important dictators of modern times, for example, captured their governments .n s t't" 01 t. e stung opp sit. n < f import: nt n.ws japers. And yet Hitler and Mussolini did have their supporters among the mem- bers of the Press.

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American editors and publishers may or may not be aware of the propaganda they are printing. They imagine that they are simply present- ing ''iacis," and they are proud of their own thoroughness. To be sure it can be easi.y admitted in this connection that American newspapers are, on the whoie, far superior to and much more honest and conscientious than chose in any European country. And yet our papers are intentional propa- gandists when they print sensational stories and items which accord with public taste in order to boost their circulation and at the same time in- crease the revenue obtained from advertisers.

Many of the alien-minded people who still cling to Old World alle- giances are important advertisers. Instead of looking upon the hospitalities c.nd opportunities of America as the means of a new, free life, these people continue here their partisan ties of quarreling and conflict.

Some of them try to get America involved in their foreign quarrels. To gather support for this minority aim they are conducting a tremendous puuiicity campaign to create American hatred of nations they want us to light. The newspapers ana advertisers do not see any wrong in this pub- licity, and since they depend on advertising revenue, the editors unknowing- ly run hate campaigns against those nations which the alien-minded adver- tisers do not like. By doing this they have deceived many sincere loyal Americans.

Since a great deal of war news is propaganda, it is often questioned, when war threatens, should the whole press bellow for war on the basis of sach news. Some think it should drift with popular passion, sound the bugle, and beat the drum when mil icns of readers want to hear them. Nat- urally this is a. so the profitable thing to do, and that is what the majority of the newspapers finally do.

A paper which during the World War refrained from printing doubt- ful German cruelty stories could not hope to do so well as one which ap- peared with alluring tales of German corpse factories. Thus in the compet- itive process, a steady circle of competition is established. Public taste calls for the corpse factory stories from the clever editor ; these stories, inflaming the temper of the pub.ic, render that public less able to hear patiently or to give any consideration to the facts which might offset these exaggerated stories in their minds. The editor finds himself obliged to be very much one-sided. It is not a matter of expressing editorial opinons, but of select- ing the news which the reader shall know.

So you see the Press does not create evils — an example of which is race- hatred. What it does is to emphasize and fix more firmly the type of charac- ter and state of mind out of which these evils grow and become so danger- ous. If a public has been captured by a given folley or passion — race-hatred, or religious enthusiasm — the paper which hopes to win or keep its large circulation must shape its selection and presentation of news so as to ap- pear to confirm the preconceived opinion or judgement. For it is a char- acteristic that even the wisest of us like to read just those facts which con- firm an existing opinion. It is uncomfortable, disturbing, unsettling, to have to read just opinions about such things as, for instance, the wickedness of all Germans, and the goodness of all Allies. It may be true that, given time, most of us can verify an existing opinion or prejudice in the light of new facts or facts which were not considered much before now. But the process of reasoning about facts is slow and rather difficult, while the re- action to some excitement is quick and easy.

The press has always been a fighting organization and in the early part of the century, it had very serious difficulties to contend with. Until com- paratively recent times there was no telegraph, and therefore no abundance

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of news, and the "sperm" was an undevelopd force. Thus opinion was of first importance, news of secondary. Opinions were based upon environ- ment and training as well as upon personal experiences and slower forms of communication such as correspondence, magazines, and books.

But today — because we must make decisions in the light of what we read and hear, rather than in the light of personal experiences as was gen- erally the case before the turn of the century, it is important that we get help in evaluating what we hear and what we read especially in the field of economics, politics, and war.

The fact that propaganda is in the newspapers should not rais? tho question of the failings or fo.ly of a particular owner. It is not a matter of personalities or particular peoples or groups, but of certain human forces acted upon in an advantageous way. Since this is the case, only we, our- selves, can learn to react sensibly. The solution of reacting in s ch a way is to take time to collect and sort pertinent facts, consider them, and finally come to a decision of our own. Then we would have our own solution and others would cease to affect us if we were strong enough to disregard them.

Mary Ann Peterson

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HONOR ESSAY

Youth in a New Age

What opportunities lie open to us graduating tonight? Is the future to be si/nny or cloudy, hopeful or discouraging? What can I, or any of us, do afc3r we graduate?

We are youth. The spectacle held up before youth is marching men in uniforms equipped with deadly waapons — terribie looking children in gas Masks; fearful youth being rushed into bomb proof cellars; youth, afraid, hysterical, timid; ogres and monsters only seen in fairy tales but now be- coming real.

But this is a dynamic world. It is as never before a challenging world, not a world of defeatism.

Although it is believed that youth is cowardly, cynical, and selfish, it is not so. Youth is an adventurer going into a changing world of magic, of triumph, and of adventure. Youth is thought to be "soft". How can it be when it was found that of 50,000 recent graduates from thirty-one colleges in twenty states two-thirds of the men and almost half of the women had earned part of their way? Is youth afraid of work? A placement director of one of the state colleges says that young people of today beg for work. In one college a student c. ass-president worked nights in a garage, ureasing and washing cars. One girl could not find work; so she lived on stale bread from the bakery. She said that she could eat on ten cents a week. It is not a diet for a young girl, nor is it a diet for "softies."

But what can we do after we graduate? For what shall we train our- selves?

Plato, the great Athenian philosopher, said, "No two persons are born alike, but each differs from the other in individual endowments, one being suited for one thing and another for another, and all things in superior quality and quantity and with greatest ease, when each man works at a single occupation, in accordance with his natural gifts."

So it was about 400 B. C, and it is still true. In that one respect, youth is not different. Today every young man and woman is different and has different natural abilities. If one is an artist, he should not become a plumber. This new and mobile world ! There are many opportunities open to us today, which were not open several years ago.

In the early 1930's building construction was the "weak sister" of the big industry family. Today, the upsurge in private and national defense building has made this field — hiring more than a million workers — one of the nation's mightiest industries! To a young man who wants to break into construction, the present building boom means that his chances of getting job training are probably better right now than they have been for a long time. It takes dozens of different types of workers to turn planks of lumber, heaps of bricks, and tons of iron and cement into finished buildings of every description. This work today requires brick-layers, carpenters, cement finishers, electricians, painters, plasterers plumbers and gas fitters, sheet-

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metal workers, stone masons, structural-iron workers hod carriers, and other construction workers, including a growing number of building fore- men and supervisors. Can it be said that this field is limited?

The defense program is surely opening a vast field which is much broader than it has been in any previous war. Ship-yard employment is being increased by government spending. It is estimated that more than 150,000 men will be working in private shipyards by the spring of 1942. If the present rate of growth continues, as many as 10,000 young men may have opportunities to become apprentices in some of the skilled shipbuild- ing crafts, although work may be only for the duration of war. But young men will have had experience.

Every sailor learns a trade. If he leaves the service, he may be a ma- chinist, metal smith, patternmaker, musician, cook, baker, radio-expert, or a motion-picture operator.

New opportunities for pharmacists will also occur in our armed forces. Pharmacists enter such governmental work as the Public Health Service, Bureau of Narcotics, and Veterans Administration. There is employment for pharmaceutical chemists in manufacturing laboratories, hospital dis- pensaries, drug research work, and in production of synthetics.

Women also are employed in the defense program. The expanding manufacture of textiles, shoes, and clothing wnl need women. Women who excel in work requiring the use of light instruments such as gages, microm- eters, vernier calipers, wih be hired for inspection of castings, machinings, and finished parts of routine powder analysis, and of testing electrical equipment. Women are experts in assemb.ing delicate instruments and machines, loading shells, and filling powder bags. They have been used in operating all types of machines where lifting devices and other machines can do the heavy work. There are also new opportunities for women in biology, architecture, public health. It seems fainy certain that there will be opportunities for employment of girls in industry in the next year greater than at any time since the last World War.

It is believed and said that all fields of work are overcrowded. This changing world has made that beaef wrong. The need everywhere for trained occupational therapists is far in excess of the number of girls avail- able. The therapist deals with cardiac, tubercmosis, orthopedic, and mental cases.

There are also opportunities for youth in radio. With 821 radio sta- tions in the country, all hungry for ideas, there certainly are opportunities for jobs. There are many branches to this work — script writing, dramatic producing or action, news editing and broadcasting, publicity, sound eff ects,

research and interpretation music, sales, and market research.

Another expanding field is photography. Pictures as a medium of news have greatly grown, and there is no reason to think that the public in- terest will decline.

Opportunities in commercial art are rapidly expanding. The artist has a choice of two fields in which to work : the fine arts, and commercial art. People engaged in fine arts at the best make an insecure living, but usually do not find work at all. Commercial art is not overcrowded .ike the fine arts. Department stores engage staffs of artists to make attractive adver- tising displays. Newspapers need artists both for their advertising and for their editorial departments. Magazines need talented people to illus- trate articles and stories. The same is true of book publishers.

Since the fall of Paris, a talented and aspiring young designer has a chance with a situation full of golden opportunities.

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There are fields which some people do not even consider. For instance, Bunny Rabbit may be just a character in bedtime stories to some people, but to 10,000 rabbit breeders he is a most important source of income. Los Ange.es alone eats more than a million rabbits a year. There may be op- portunities for nearly 100,000 more commercial rabbit raisers if rabbits are popularized as meat. The war has interfered with the supplies of Australian rabbit skins.

I have tried to list a specific number of fields which are open to us. Our motto is "Life is what you make of it." It has always been true, and still is. If we want to become something in this world, there are more opportun- ities now than ever before. Only the sluggish and lazy see no future, because they do not try. But the alert and active see a happy future of wisdom, wealth, and wit. We must not see only war, worry, and weakness. We must look forward, not backward ! This is a world for youth, a world simply bursting with new opportunity!

Frances Burns

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HONOR ESSAY

The Historical Background of Present Economic Conditions in South America

In order to understand the recent course of events in Latin America, one must bear in mind the past history of these twenty republics south of the Rio Grande and the traits of their peoples. These countries, known collectively as Latin America, are those lands which were under the domin- ation of Spain and Portugal during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

In the first place, Columbus discovered South America. He explored along the coast of what is now Venezuela in 1498. By 1515, the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors were pouring in. The Portuguese settled in what is now Brazil, and the Spaniards occupied the rest of the continent. By 1550, fifty years after Columbus' discovery, the small horda of 100,000 Spaniards and Portuguese that had managed to get over here had accurately surveyed most of the 8 000 000 square miles of South America ; had ex- plored the mountain ranges from Mexico to Cape Horn; had charted the main river systems, and had founded practicahy all of the principal cities of today. To make a comparison, it was as if the entire North American continent had been explored, prospected, and mapped ; as if its principal cities like San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, New York, and every other city of over a hundred thousand population had been founded within fifty years of the landing of the Pilgrims. To continue the analogy, it was as if Chi- cago, Denver, and all these new cities were each dumped into a separate pit, the walls of the pit being the gigantic mountain ranges of South America.

The reason for this tremendous expansion was that Spain had finally driven the Moors out of the homeland just a few years before, and a new national enthusiasm had swept over the country. The country needed an outlet for its new-found energies, and this new continent provided just such an ideal outlet.

This wave of colonization swept through the mountains and then in a few years the tide went out, leaving the people stranded in little puddles here and there. For the people, this developed a localistic attitude which persists to this day and prevents them from cooperating with their neigh- bors.

When the Spaniards chose a place to settle, each man did not make a rush to stake claims for land as the Virginia colonists did. They first built a stone fortress and some stone and adobe houses around it. The streets were made narrow so that they could be easily swept by gunfire. The town could be defended from house to house. These towns were replicas of the feudalistic fortress-towns in Spain.

These new Spanish settlers were horribly cruel to the natives. The sole function of the Indian was cheap labor. The Spaniards used the slavery system over here in its worst forms. By 1542, 12,000,000 Indians had been exterminated.

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The mental makeup of these Spaniard "was all the same. They were all passionate. They hated organized and constant labor, such as working- in the fields ; they loved the ceremonial ; they were fanatically loyal to their church ; they were not steady, but were given to sudden bursts of energy and violence. Above all, they were intensely individualistic.

As Spain declined, her empire over here broke up. It could not keep up with changing conditions. The French Revolution had set afire in the hearts of many patriots like Simon Bolivar and Jose San Martin the desire for independence. Accordingly, they organized armies and commenced hos- tilities against the Spanish armies in 1817. After skillful fighting and many hardships, they finaLy destroyed the last Spanish forces in 1826.

After the war, new leaders, not realizing that the people were not ready for democracy adopted constitutions similar to ours, which were not suited to these countries' needs. The countries really needed some form of progressive d.ctatorship. No wonder that Venezuela has had fifteen con- stitutions in the last century. As a result, Latin America was ruled by miiicary dictators of the worst sort who managed to seize power because of the clumsy constitutions. These dictators were changed as often as they could be killed off. For example, there have been 52 revolutions in Venezuela during the last century. One dictator, Francisco Lopez of Paraguay thought himself to be a second Napoleon. He declared war on the Argentine Repub- lic in 1864 with the intention of conquering South America. Brazil and Liraguay promptly joined against him and all but ruined Paraguay. In the six >ears of war that followed, Paraguay s original population of 1,337,000 decreased to 221,000, which represents a decrease of eighty-three percent.

However, freedom for the Latin Americans had its better aspects. Other Europeans became interested, and explored and charted a considerable por- tion of the countries' natural resources. Immigrants poured in. People dis- covered new occupations. Cattle and sheep raising were now taken up ex- tensively in the Argentine, 'ihe discovery of nitrates in northern Chili changed that part of the country from a desert to a thriving district.

During the prosperous decade of the 1920's American business men were looking for places to invest money. They started to invest in South America. Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured down the South American drainpipe. In fact, the money was crammed down the South AniLr.can throats. The 19^9 crash came and business collapsed. South American business men could no longer pay interest. They resented our trying to get our interest. It was really the fault of Americans, because we lent more money than could be payed off.

Then the high pressure Nazi salesmen came down and persuaded the business men to barter their goods. This would soon have led to complete dependence of South America upon Germany, but the war interrupted that.

One of the most important impediments to progress and cooperation between the republics is the intense nationalism and jealousy of each country. For instance, even a customs union between the five Central American republics of Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica would benefit each country. But if any of the presidents sug- gested the idea, he wouldn't last very long. Several unions were attempted in the past, but they were eventually broken up. In the 1921 union, Guate- mala walked out, raising the usual cry : Will the strongest people in Central America submit to be ruled by the bloody Salvadorenos, the savage Hon- durans, and the wily Nicaraguans?

This brings up the subject of the political customs. In Latin America, a man is not considered so much by his accomplishments as by the number of influential friends he has. One of the first things a Latin American politician learns to do is to "sit on the fence." He must, besides keeping up

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good relations with the ruling party, keep in touch with all opposition parties so that he wins no matter which party gets conrol of the government. When a politician gets into office, he must make sure that his relatives get jobs through his new influence, because hostile relatives are no asset in Latin American politics.

Another hindrance to better relations is the lack of communications. It is true that there are three rivers in South America that make magnifi- cent highways. But no one lives near two of them, the Amazon and the Orinoco. The other river, the Parana, running between the Argentine Republic and Uruguay, is used principally by those two countries. The only other means of transportation are the ranroads and the airlines. Ex- cept for one or two lines, the Andes mountains quite effectively bar east-to- west travel with its 20,000 foot peaks. Probably, in a few years, when larger planes are developed, the airways will become the principa. mode of travel.

One of the main reasons for Latin America's distrusting us is the fear of "Yankee imperialism." During the first part of this century, several dictators, actively hostile to us, gained contro. of several of the republics, urging violence against American property. After some damage the American marines were sent down to protect American property. Immedi- ately the cry went up against the "Yankee imperialists." Many of Latin America's most prominent figures screeched that the United States would soon take over South America. Until recently, any politician couid rous • enthusiasm by urging measures against the "Yankee imperia isls."

These people have good reason to protest against our imperialism. The Americans, along with the British have managed to wrigg.e into the economic system of these countries so that they own over one quarter of these nations' wealth. Foreign investments in Latin America total up to some twelve billion dollars. This is a tremendous figure when we realize that the whole national income of all these countries is only twenty bil.ion dollars a year.

The prospects for democracy in Latin America in the near future are quite gloomy. Only six of the twenty republics have anything that remotely approaches our type of government. In the first place, democracy is im- possible in Latin America until the people have been taught how to use democracy properly. The republics do not have the same aversion to gov- ernments and systems like those of Germany and Italy as we do. In fact, they rather admire their brutal efficiency. This helps to explain Latin America's hesitancy, until recently, to cooperate with us.

Most of the republics have tried our form of undiluted democracy, but all have failed. Their congresses and their armies were all well-fi..ed with men who wanted to be president and none of whom had any qualms of con- scince about disposing of the president in power. As a result, the presi- dents would be either killed off, or retired under careful supervision.

There are so many Ecuadorean ex-presidents living in Guayaquil and Quito that one wit suggested that they form a national association, and if they were a little younger, they could easily form two baseball teams.

But Latin America's most important stumbling block is her economy. She has and will probably always have an agricultural economy and will have to make the best of it. The reason for this is that the countries are not suited for heavy industry. They have little coal and iron and few skilled workmen.

Latin America's agriculture is even weaker in certain respects than her industries. Even in the United States, not very large sums of money pass through a farmer's hands during the course of a year, though he has several

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-means of t"f nsporting his produce to centers of population. But in Latin America there are no roads. Consequently, many farmers do not send their cro"E out and therefore they see very little cash during the year. With no -cash this means that there are no markets for business to be established becars: there is no cash to support these industries.

Even if there is a railroad within fifty miles, the chances are that the farmer dcesn't know that it even exists. And who is going to cart produce over muddy mires of mountain roads to something of whose existence he is ignorant?

The coffee industry has its troubles too. Each yv?ar, thousands of tons of Brazilian coffee are burn:d up because there is so much grown. And it doern't even burn very well either. The rest of the crop is a glut on the market and ruins the economies of the other coffee-growing countries.

South America's low-grade cotton cannot compete with the high-grade cotton grown in the United States. Nor can it compete with the low-grade African coUon because that is grown with still cheaper black labor. These coffee and cotton plantations have to continue to grow these crops because they neither know how nor have the money to change crops and methods.

Consequently, a big majority of Latin Americans do not earn over a hundred dollars a year. And a hundred dollars per capita isn't going to buy many refrigerators, automobiles, or washing machines.

Thus I have pointed out some of Latin America's problems and how they were brought cn, in part, by her history and the geography peculiar to the countries. Here is wh?t the United States is doing to solve these prob- lems : She is lending crop experts to the various governments who are teaching Latin Americans better crop planning and different techniques; industrial technicians, who are helping them to improve their industrial machine, experts on government organization, on sanitation, on labor rela- tions, and especially experts on public education. Also through the Export- Import Bank, she is lending money to stabilize their currencies which are shaky as a result of the present war.

Perhaps when the present war is over and when her economic system has been strengthened and modernized, Latin America will in the future be able to stand on her own two feet and form a united bloc of nations rather than a group of twenty republics all struggling in competition with each .other, as they now are.

Frederick Harrington

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CLASS MOTTO

"What is to come we know not. But we know That what has been was good — was good to show, Better to hide, and best of all to bear." We, the class of 1941, rea.ize that we have to pattein our own lives as we think best. No one can do it for us. We must have the ambition and initiative, to think and act for ourselves.

When we receive our diplomas tonight, we are masters of our own fate. We shall realize that we have to think for ourselves.

We alone are to make our lives out of the few experinces we have had during our high school career. Perhaps the fo. lowing poem may b. s. signify the meaning of our motto :

You say the world is g.oomy,

The skies are grim rnd gray, The night has lost its quiet,

You fear the coming days? The world is what you make it.

The sky is gray or blue Just as your soul may paint it ;

It isn't the world — it's you ! Clear up the c.ouded vision, C.ean out the foggy mind ; The Ciouds are a. ways passing,

And each is silver lined. The world is what you make it — And when you say it's gloomy It isn't the world — it's you ! The world is just as hard and cruel as we choose to make it. We must go out and face it unairaid, climbing the heignts to fame s.owiy, step by step until we acquire the place in luc lor wnich we so faithfully struggled.

Sometimes it may seem that we are confused by unconquerable cir- cumstance, but ii we have undying faith in ourselves we wn. not flinch beneath the "bludgeonings of chance" but keep our heads high, unbowed.

We have to make our own place in tne world. Word won t come to us; we must go after it with indomitable courage and determination.

There will be some people who wii. try to discourage us. They will say the world of today gives no chance for young people. We must not listen to those pessimists who believe that life is just one hardship after another. We can and win go on our way with undaunted spirit, seeking perpetually our place in society. Uur minu and will are the making or breaking of us. ' It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate : I am the captain of my soul."

Irvina Jones.

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CLASS HISTORY

PART I

September 8, 1937 was a great day ior the students of Duxbury who were merited the privilege of sai.ing on the good ship Class of '41 of D. H. S.. which roamed on the High School Seas.

The students who had received notification of their merit the preceding dune wcie ah on tne wnari at o:^u. ine stuucnts wno were not interested in talking over events of the summer noticed that a few members were not present. Arthur Martin told us that he was not prepared to go on with us ; so ne politely excused himself. Ray Delano was with us, but he informed us chat he intended to get oil' at some pore very soon. He to*d us he was head- ing south.

Two members were introduced to us as Thomas Taylor and Arthur Verge who had been members of the ship that hau sailed one >ear uefore us.

Just off the coast of Sixth Week Island, a small boat came along side us with a few people who intended to try the experience of the voyage on the gooa ship JJ. H. S. Capiain ivennctn Macomoer introduced tne new passengers as Hannah Swett and Robert Herdman. Both of them came from Maine. "Bill" RothweL was the other new passenger. He came to us from Boston.

Later, just after passing Third Term Island, some of the passengers admitted that tney were sea-siCK ana asked if tney might be put asnore. Their requests were granted although we were sorry to see them go. The following passengers were put ashore: Ray Deiano, "Stan" McAuliffe, and Mary Ferry.

The passengers were so thriLed by the new experience that they did not have as many meetings as they should have had. I recall that the officers for that year were :

President .... Martha Nickerson. Vice-president .... Doris Prince Secretary ..... Nancy O'Neil Treasurer ..... Ann Peterson

Although the log book with the records of the few meetings was lost, someone rememberea that we had our dance on March 8, 1938.

The first year was spent mostly in learning the rules and regulations of D. H. S. and preparing ourselves for the years that were to come.

In June of 1938 the good ship "Class of '41" put into Duxbury Harbor. During the summer months while the passengers were on a vacation, the ship was getting "swabbed" from stem to stern.

After the lazy month of August had drifted by, last call was given to ah those that wanted to sail on the Sophomore Ocean.

Almost all of the passengers were on time to catch the boat, but a few missed it. Because of sickness, Phoebe Shirley decided that she was unpre- pared to take a chance on the Sophomore Ocean ; so she once more sailed on Freshman Sea. The Freshman Sea fascinated Mona Scholpp and Norman

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Short; so they engaged passage on the ship that had just been built for that voyage. One new name was added to the list of passengers. Arthur Brad- ford had left Kingston to join us.

The ship, our home for the next nine months, set sail on September 7, 1938, as scheduled, at 8:30. The first day on board was spent getting ac- quainted with our new surroundings and also getting equipment that we were to use in the future.

The President of the previous year called a meeting to vote for officers for the ensuing year. They were :

President .... Malcolm Mosher

Vice-president . . . Martha Nickerson Secretary .... Norma MacKenney Treasurer ..... Joel Newman

From the dates submitted by us for a class dance, Mr. Green, the Admiral of the fleet, approved of the date November 18. Committees were immediately chosen to take charge. A sports dance was decided upon with football being the principal motif. The dance was a great success.

When we were about half way across the ocean, an airplane flew over head. Carl Sampson signalled the plane to land. Carl's intention was to leave us and go out into the world. When it was learned that a plane had landed near us, many others expressed their desire to leave. The passen- gers who left were : Hallet Fraser, Esther Parks, Synnove Strom, Carl Sampson, "Bill" Rothwell, Carol Crowe, and Hannah Swett.

A special meeting was caiied on December 20, and we were told that if the dues were not paid by the 23rd, the class would have to disband as an organization. Some of the dues were then paid, but some still forgot.

We had many storms on the Sophomore Ocean, but we came through all of them with flying colors. The strong currents of life tried to swerve us from our course many times, but we ah fought back and almost aJ of us won our individual battle. We were now ready to sail on the Junior Sea, but first we were in need of a vacation.

WlNTHRO? HAGMAN

PART II

It was the ninth day of September, 1939, a peaceful autumnal day, radiant with the sunshine of hope, cheer and joyous promise, that the good ship "Class of 1941" of Duxbury High School stood at anchor at the wharf of its Junior Year.

As soon as all the passengers arrived, the anchor was drawn up and with smiling faces eager to start our voyage on the Junior Sea, we waved good-bye to our friends and parents once more.

There were only two who didn't return to take passage on the boat with us Joel Newman, and Nina Pierce, who went ahead to the Senior Port. John Donahue was a new addition in September. Barbara Morten joined us in October and Carl Heise left in April. The rest of us voyagers congratu- lated each other upon the mutual pleasure of longer companionship together.

When we became accustomed to our new boat and had made the ac- quaintance of our new Captain, Mr. A. Kempton Smith, we chose for our ship's officers :

President . . . Frederick Harringtc n Vice-president . . . Martha Nickerscn Secretary .... Norma MacKenney Treasurer ..... Irvina Jones

I Ann Peterson

Student Council Members . Norma MacKenney

• Kendal Blanchard

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We made plans early for our sports dance which was held November 3, and we were fully rewarded, for it was a complete success. The decora- tions were a great credit to us. Everyone remarked about the college ban- ners and the effigy of a football player which stood staunchly near the or- chestra on the stage.

We can also boast of many athletes during our school career. The boys who were on the basketball team during our junior year were: "Dick" Verge, "Mac" Mosher, "Clint" Sampson, Assistant-Manager and "Horace" Walker, Manager. The girls who were on the team were: Doris Prince, Edith Peterson, Earla Chandler, Helen Mosher, Martha Nickerson, Assist- ant-Manager, and Irvina Jones, Manager.

After the basketball season ended many of us were busy practicing for the operetta "Star Flower" which was given in May and later repeated for the Parent .teachers' Association.

We barely had time to settle ourselves again into the routine life on ship-board when we were told that we would have to make plans for the Reception to be given to the Seniors on June 20. Everyone in the class gave a helping hanu in aecorating the bail room with the senior class coiors, maroon i.nd white, £.nd flowers, ihe seniors weie both pleased and sur- prised to find that the juniors had so much ability. We just .et them marvel and didn't tell them that we made some delicious punch but had forgotten to buy any paper cups with which to serve it.

The Reception was our last junior activity and after two months' rest we gathered together at the Senior Pier for one more year of companion- ship. There were twenty-three names written in the ship's log. When ex- amining it closely we noticed that Irving Whitney and Helen Mosher were among the missing, "tiud " took passage on the junior boat again, and Helen was evidently tired of boat rides, so went ashore. The name of a newcomer, Warren King, was erased from the list the second week of school before we haa ^ cn: nee to know him. and Jack Donahue asked to be let off at a port during November. Counting all the additions and subtractions, we now number twenty-two who are docking at the Commencement Wharf.

A few days after our voyage on the Senior Sea began, our ship's Cap- tain, Mr. Leroy MacKenney, advised us to elect our Senior Ship officers. They are:

Ann Peterson was the President of the Student Council this year.

Our Senior Dance, held on October 11, 1940, was anxiously awaited by the girls who were wondering whether some of the boys had learned to dance through the summer months. No one had. At least, none of us girls saw them. We were the first class to start the custom of decorating the lunch room cafeteria on the first deck. It proved to be a worthwhile under- taking, financially and socially.

For many nights through October and November eleven members of the class practiced for our Senior Play, "Nothing But the Truth", under the direction of Miss Nancy Horton. We shook all our fears away the night of December 6, and before we knew it the play was spoken of in the past tense. Those in the play were :

Secretary Treasurer

President Vice-president

Edith Peterson Martha Nickerson Norma MacKenney Irvina Jones

Student Council Members

Doris Prince Norma MacKenney Arthur Verge

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Richard Prince, Norma MacKenney, Frederick Harrington, Martha Nickerson, Clarence Walker, Irvina Jones, Arthur Bradford, Doris Prince, Kendall Blanchard Nancy O'Neil, Earla Chandler.

The rest of the class members gave much time to committees to make the production of the play possible.

On November 19 the baskebad season began. "Dick" Verge t.nd "Mac" Mosher, were co-captains during this thrilling championship year and Clinton Sampson was manager. The boys won the South Shore League Championship on February 25.

The girls didn't get the cup but deserved it as much as the team w'.iich did. This year's captain was Edith Peterson who had Doris Princ , Irvina Jones, Earla Chandler, and Martha Nickerson, Manager, on the team from the senior cn.ss

The end of the school voyage is here. The tides of our averages have continued to ebb and flow ; examination questions have tried to overwhelm us, but not many have succeeded. These twenty-two remaining have been able to procure the necessary passport at the entrance of each succeed. nj; sea, and have paid the price for the passage in hard work.

We look ahead to a greater ocean. We shall go on writing new logs or greater adventure, for while the Voyage of Duxbury High School Life is at an end for the Class of 1911, the voyage of real life is just at its Com- mencement.

Norma MacKenney

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CLASS PROPHECY

Edith P. — "You know Nancy, it's been a long time since we've graduated, and I've been wondering what every one is doing now; so I sent for the copy of Who's Who for the year of 1960. I just know they'll all be in there. Here, take one, and et s look them over."

Edith P. — "Look, here under the B's is Arthur Bradford. He's a real success, for it says here, 'the inventor of the first airplane that could carry a trailer along with it !' "

Nancy 0. — "Here's one of our old classmates, Pete. Martha Nickerson, a weli-known band-leader. It sounds good. That Rippy-tippy Martzy Nickerson and her band, now playing at the ritzy Muskrat and Beaver Club."

Edith P. — "And look here ! It seems that Evelyn Edwards and Irvina Jones are still together. Irvina is running for the office of Constable for Mounce City, and poor little Evelyn is wearing herself out working for her. She has taken it upon herself to make a three hour soap box speech on every corner in Mounce city.

It says their slogan is 'For Security and Protection, vote for Honest, Upright. Dependable Jones.' "

Nancy O. — "And here's Mac Mosher and Dickie Verge. They've found fame togecher as comedians. A twosome whose names are plastered all over Broadway — the second Charlie MacCarthy and Edgar Bergen."

Edith P. — I think I'll look in the back of the book for a while. Here's Walker, Clarence Walker. You know, he was the all star pitcher on our baseball te^m. Well, he aas finahy worked himself up to the position of manager for the Boston Bee's."

Nancy 0. — "Morton, Barbara Morton, the baby of our class. It says she's the principal of a girls' private school. It seems she started it herself and the ambition of thousands of girls all over the continent is to go there."

Edith P. — "Oh and Ann Peterson! Listen to this! She has written a book, 'How to Win Friends and Please People'. I guess if anyone were to write a book like that, she'd be the best qualified."

Nancy 0. — "And here's Freddie Harrington. He is now the Postmaster- General of the United States. He must have lost his shyness to work him- self up to that position."

Edith P. — "A — B — Burns, Frances Burns. You remember her. She was that extra bright girl in our class. It says here she is head dean of Welles- ley College where she teaches Psychology, Anthropology, Phrenology, and Ethnology."

Nancy O. — "I see where that spirited soul of Dick Prince's has settled down to something more than plucking the heartstrings of beautiful young ladies. He is now in the Bombo Bombo Jungle in the heart of Africa hunting rare specimens."

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Edith P. — "Here's Kay Blanchard. Kay Blanchard is hired by station WBZ. He's the man that sits in the studio and laughs when the pro- gramme conductor holds up that little sign after a joke."

Nancy 0. — "Here's Larry Raymond. Since he inherited all that money he's been taking it easy. He's now cruising the northern Pacific and will later join an expedition to the North Pole."

Edith P. — "Prince, Doris — Oh, yes, you know Dolly was a roller-skating fan. It says Doris Prince has been the main attraction at the Boston Arena for the past ten years. She holds the record for being the only girl who has ever jitterbugged on roller skates on a tight rope fifty feet above the ground."

Nancy O. — "Here's our great, big, strong, Winnie Hagman. He's gone from setting pins up in the Duxbury Bowling Alley to owning a chain of alleys all the way across the United States."

Edith P. — "I wonder what Earla's doing. Here she is. Why she's working right in Duxbury High School. The Partridge Staff found that they couldn't get along without Earla to type for them ; so she has had a per- manent position there, ever since she graduated."

Nancy O. — "And who'd 've thought that our bashful Tommie Taylor would rise to fame in Hollywood as the super-super heart-smashing Romeo of 1960."

Edith P. — "Let's see, we haven't looked Norma up yet. J, K, L, M, MacKenny. Well, look at this! She's still going to the University of Main. I guess she found that shs nseded more than fcur years to get acquainted with all those dashing young men."

Nancy 0. — "And did you know that Clint Sampson owns five mansions in different parts of the country. One in Maine, one in Florida, one in Cali- fornia, one in Kentucky and one in New York, Clint likes to lounge around you know.

"Well, Pete, our classmates didn't do so badly for themselves, did

they? We certainly hope they will continue to be just as successful in the

future."

Nancy O'Neil Edith Peterson

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CLASS WILL

Four happy years have soon flown by And our minds are still quite clear.

We hereby set forth our testament For those we hold so dear.

I

Norma MacKenney, our Latin Queen, Can translate at a glance. /

j She advises Arthur Edwards Cr —

To do some work in advance. II

Clinton Sampson, who sleeps in class,

Will give up once a week, Those naps, to Robert Bunten

And give others a chance to speak. Ill

Horace Walker will add his excuses

Of not being able to type To Irving Whitney's list of old ones

That have long since been over-ripe. IV

Doris Prince, who draws so well,

Leaves her occupation Of Art Editor, to those hopefuls

Who have an inspiration.

V

""Dickie" Verge leaves to Marshall Freeman His wit and a new set of jokes,

For his supply is getting low, And work no more on us folks. VI

Edith Peterson leaves her humor That makes the classroom shine,

To Dorothy Eldridge, that quiet "gal," Who should be good at this line. VII

Irvina Jones bequeaths her nerve

For those who wish to elaim A high position in this world.

For we must work for all our fame. VIII and IX Larry Raymond and Winthrop Hagman

Are pals we all admire. They leave their examples as perfect scholars

For next years students to acquire.

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X

"Mac" Mosher was voted one of the shieks,

And wants to leave his fame To his little brother, Billy,

Who will carry on the Mosher name. XI

Ann Peterson bequeaths the twinkle

That is shining in her eyes, For Eleanor Raymond, the junior belle,

To flash at the passer-byes.

XII

Tommy Taylor leaves his reserve

To Sammy Teravainen. T'would be easier to take this advice, Sammy ;

Then you won't have the job of explainen'. XIII

Evelyn Edwards leaves Robert Herdman Her quietness and demure manner.

If Bob ever started next year anew, It would be time to raise a banner! XIV

Richard Prince could leave his horse-Iaff

For Gladys Black to take, But on second thought, he'd better keep it,

And give the teaching staff a break. XV

Earla Chandler does typing work

And will pass on to Mona Scholp Her wil ingness, to put in use next year,

To hcH the Partridge Staff. We hope ! XVI

Art Bradford our ace photographer,

Was our candid camera man. He leaves behind his eagie eye

To a prospective picture fan. XVII

Fred Harrington will leave a foot of his height To Roy SchoHp who wouid like to r nd some.

Then he would be the dream of the girls Which is tall, dark, and handsome. XVIII

Fr. nces Burns, that smart little girl,

Bequeaths to those who stress, That a arger brain is all they need

To climb the hill of success.

XIX

Kendall Blrnchard is our serious boy,

And never makes much noise. He leaves this trrut to his brother Lloyd

Who is one of those active boys. XX

Nancv O'Nei's sweet warbling voice.

With a l the ginger ?nd snap, Goes to Miriam Arnold to add to hers

Which will put Duxbury on the map.

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Now to the ones who have pulled us through, Who have put up with us every year,

We must leave them something to remember us by So the shock will not be too severe. I

We leave an out-board motor

Which will ease up on the miles To Mr. Green to hitch to his chair,

Instead of pushing from desk to files. II

We're going to give Miss Manter,

Our current events debater, _A michrophone and an audience,

And a position as news commentator. Ill

To Miss Downey, we present a phonograph

With records by the bunch That say over and over, "Single file, girls !"

As the pupils file to lunch.

IV

We leave red strings, one for each finger

For Mr. Smith to put in use, To remind him to remember what he forgot,

Then there won't be any excuse. V

To Miss White, we leave a short cut,

From Norwell to our town, To give her a change from the same old scenes,

And keep the roads from wearing down. VI

To Mr. Blak:man we leave a room in the hospital,

With an especially pretty nurse, Where he can run as soon as he feels

His sacrailiac getting worse. VII

To Miss Hortcn a row of extra seats

Beside her in the Study Hall For the boys who insist on whispering,

And who can not behave at all. VIII

To Mr. MacKenney, a shining watch,

One that will never stop, To put in the place of his proverbial one

That he always seems to "drop." IX

To Miss McClosky we give a mirror,

To focus in music class, Having one eye on the boys' side,

And one on the girls' through the glass. X

To Miss Cussen we give a set of chimes To ring when the students come in.

Then maybe she can get their attention When she wants her class to begin.

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XI

To Mr. Warner we give a camera

To snap some candid pictures, So he can see how different it is

From a painting with all the fixtures. XII

To Mr. Girardin. a typing student,

To be at his beck and call, To tvne all the contests he enters,

So he can win them all.

XIII and XIV To Mr. Glover, spikes for his shoes

So there will be no more snills. To Mr. Butler, for his school boy shape

A bottle of reducing nills.

XV and XVI To Miss Cushman. to m^ke it easier to teach,

A few child prodigies. To Miss Schonfer. to mrl-o us fat and hearty.

Bitrgpr surn'us commodities. XVII

To Eleanor Hod<rdon a te'escone.

To see that all th^ nlates a^p clean. To Mr. Macomber. a bottle of Kreml

To give his mustache that glossy sheen.

We sign, seal, and declare this will,

Now that our four years are done, In the nre^rco of tV^se three witnesses

From the class of '41.

Martha Nickerson

Attorney-at-Law.

Amapola

The march of time

His brother. Waste of time.

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CLASS CIFTS

To Arthur Verge that nervous lad Of the senior class, We give this block of chewing gum So his finger nails might last.

We hope Norma will be able With this mirror from the class, To powder her face in the future As religiously as in the past.

Our gift for Freddy Harrington Is this cuning little dolly. He should keep it in his presence So his shyness will not be folly.

This file is big enough, Ann, To hold papers as high as a hill. Keep track of all the things you did And send the teachers a bill,

A fire-cracker .... Oh ! Boy ! It's for Clinton, I'm pretty sure. We hope you have enough energy To light it for your cure.

Barbara has a meek little voice You can hardly hear her speak. So when she comes to say "I do," ihis megaphone she may seek.

Bradford wants to fly a plane. So this is just the thing To inspire his future as a pilot, And someday he'll have wings.

This jump rope is for Nancy 10 use both spring and fall. We hope that this will help her Lose the name of "Butter-ball."

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Here's a Webster Dictionary Which I am pleased to give to Larry. His spelling is most extraordinary, So this book we hope he'll carry.

Here's to Edith Peterson, The prettiest in the class, A tube of Hinds all beauty cream So that her looks may last.

To our classmate Kendall Blanchard Is this book of brand new jokes. I hope that he will read it through 'Cause his old ones make us choke!

This "Fountain of Youth Solution" Is for Evelyn Edwards, of course, Because she wants to live to see The year 2,000 come forth.

Winnie has such big brown eyes He certainly ought to show them. These glasses will act their frame, I hope that they will suit him !

Earla likes to dance a lot And hops to all the tunes. So here's a dandy musical top To practice with till noon.

Dickie Prince has always learned His work to the last detail. We give him this releaving aid — A drink of ginger ale.

Frances is so very tall

We hope she grows no taller

So put this brick upon your head

And perhaps you might grow smaller.

Tommy is always rocking In a chair that's not a rocker. But here's a chair for Tommy That really is a corker !

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Some Carter's Little Liver Pills Will do Irvina good, She is so tempermental And attains a fighting mood.

Malcolm's such an artist At making alibis. This book will surely help him To eliminate some lies.

Doris is always saying "I forgot," In answer to this and that. So here's a little memo book To help her get things down pat.

This ribbon is for Horace, The colors are pink and blue. To decorate his cow-lick ! It will be becoming to you.

Martha has so many freckles Upon her smiling face, We give her this tube of cream To help those freckles erase.

Doris Prince and Clarence Walker

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^. CHAMPIONS °L

SOUTH SHORE LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL

t a ■ 1941^' .#l **.

JUNIORS

First Row: Gladys Black, Dorothy Eldridge, Eleanor Raymond, Phoebe Shirley, Harriet

McNeil, Letitia Le Cain, Mona Scholpp. Second Row: Marshall Freeman, Robert Herdman, George Teravainen, Robert Bunten,

Lawience Marshall, Melville Holmes, Irving Whitney. Third R„w: Zu.mira ^ernan^es, Betty Green, oylv.a O'Neil, Eleanor Field, Helen Taylor,

John Alden. Fourth Row: Lloyd Blanchard.

JUNIORS

The officers of the Junior Class were as follows: President, Phoebe Shirley; Vice President Harriet McNeil; Secretary, Letitia LeCain ; Treas- urer, Eleanor Raymond ; Council Members, George Teravainen and Phoebe Shirley; Historian, Dorothy Eldridge.

This year six members, Stuart Lagergren, Daniel Winsor, Rose Bur- dick, Laurel Cahoon, Marguerite Chandler, and Norma Gates left. The two new members who joined the class were Melville Holmes and Eleanor Field.

The Juniors proved themselves worthy citizens by unusual participa- tion in school activities. Those who participated in sports were : Baseball — Lloyd Blanchard, Robert Bunten, and George Teravainen. The scorer and manager was Marshall Freeman. Boys' Basketball — George Teravainen, Robert Bunten, and Melville Holmes. The timer and assistant manager was Marshal; Freeman. Girls' Basketball — Letitia LeCain, Betty Green, Gladys Black, Sylvia O'Neil, and Phoebe Shirley. The assistant manager and timer was Dorothy Eldridge.

The Juniors were well represented on the Partridge Staff by Harriet McNeil, Dorothy Eldridge, G.adys Black, Robert Bunten, Phoebe Shirley, Mona Scholpp, Betty Green, and Lawrence Marshall.

The Junior dance, held on November 8, 1940, was successful.

The students on the Honor Roll were Phoebe Shirley 4, Eleanor Field 3, Helen Taylor 3, Robert Bunten 3, Harriet McNeil 1, Mona Scholpp 1, and Dorothy Eldridge 1.

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SOPHOMORE CLASS / I First Row: Marie Reed, Lucille Short, BeUy-bee Peterson, Dana Davis, Virginia Hurd,

Arthur Edwards, Miriam Arnold, Constance Lovell. Second Row: June Barclay, Phillip Mobbs, John Holmes, Melville Sinnott, Charles Olsen,

Robert Peterson, Jane Peterson. Third Row: John Williams, Robert Short, Willard Putnam, Milton Ellis, Winslow Hag-

mnn Arthur C rnwell. Fourth Row: Gcrdon Hubbard, Richard Ford.

SOPHOMORES

The following class officers served throughout the year: President, Dana Davis; Vice-President, Eetty-Lee Peterson; Treasurer, Arthur Edwarus; Secretary, Virginia Hurd. Milton Eilis and Betty-Lee Peterson were Council Members.

The Sophomores were represented on the Partridge by Arthur Edwards, Robert Peterson, and Betty-Lee Peterson.

/ gj si - iii n., larciCi : tea m s oris: Boys bi skethal! ; Robert Peter- son. Dana Davis, Philip Mobbs, Milton ELis, Arthur Edwards, Richard Ford, Melvil.e Sinnott, and Arthur Cornwell. Girls' basketball; Constance Lovell, Miriam Arnold and Jane Peterson. Baseball ; Robert Peterson, Dana Davis, Philip Mobbs, Milton ELis, Melville Sinnott, Arthur Edwards, Richard Ford, and Arthur Cornwell.

Dana Davis and John Holmes joined the Sophomore class at the be- ginning of the year.

Winslow Hagman left the class near the end of the year.

The sophomores held a Nautical Dance on March 28, 1941. Joe Pioppi furnished the music.

Those who have been on the Honor Roll are: Miriam Arnold 2, June Barciay 1, Dana Davis 4, Virginia Hurd 3, Constance Lovell 3, Betty-Lee Peterson 1, Robert Peterson 2, and Willard Putnam 1.

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FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Vera Randall, Phyllis Mosher, Frank Davis, Mae Barclay, Roy Scholpp, Ann Harvey.

Second Row: Frank Phillips. Cecelia Bulu, Eva Taylor, Justine Delano, Phyllis Lovell,

Vera Peterson, Lawrence McAuliffe. Third Row: Stanley Nightingale, William Eldridge, Alice Caron, Virginia Merry, Gordon

Cornwell.

Fourth Row: Worcester Westervelt, William Murphy, Norman Schaffer.

FRESHMEN

The following class officers served throughout the year: President, Mae Barclay; Vice-President, Frank Davis; Secretary, Phyllis Mosher; 'ireasur3r. Roy Scholpp. The Council Members were Mae Barclay and Raymond Randall.

The freshmen who went out for the basketball teams were: Boys; Gordon Cornwell, William E.dridge, William Murphy, and Stanley Night- ingale. Girls; Phyllis Lovell, Phy.lis Mosher, and Eva Taylor. Although none received letters, they made it possible for the first teams to have good practices.

High school work proved a little too difficu.t for the newcomers this year. Only two attained the Honor Roll. They were : Mae Barclay 4 ; Ann Harvey 3.

The Freshman Dance was held on May 9. The music was furnished by Louis Liovanetti and his orchestra.

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EIGHTH GRADF

First Row: Donald Washburn, Rcbsrt White, Sarah Black, Stella Baker, Dorothy Black,

William Soule, William Mosher. Second Row: John Randall, Raymond Caron, George Damon, Dorothy Randall, Clara

Morton, Robert Chandler, Lawrence Loveii. Third Row: Louis Randall, Jan.ce Dyer, Be.tv O'Neil, Marie Short. John Friend. Founh R./w: James Mobbs, Richard Fumani, John Mon.erio, Richard Olsen.

EIGHTH GRADE

The eighth grade officers for the year were : President, Betty Muirhead ; Vice-President, Janice Dyer; Secretary. William Mosher; Treasurer, Stella Baker. The Council Members were Marie Short and Lewis Randall.

The girls who played basketball were : Dorothy Randall, and Stella Baker. The boys who played both basketball and baseball were: William Mosher, Robert White, Lewis Randall, Robert Chandler, Richard Wash- burn, John Monterio, and Lawrence Lovell.

The seventh and eighth grades presented an assembly program, HIAWATHA. They held a class party on February 14. William Mosher won first prize and Betty O'Neil and Clara Morton won second prize in a public speaking contest held bfctv. ccn the eighth and ninth grades.

Those on the honor roll for the first four marking periods were : Betty Muirhead 3, Marie Short 4, Lewis Randall 1.

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SEVENTH GRADE

First Row: Elizabeth Mosher, Ann Peterson, Jean Barclay, Alfred Marshall, Irene

Damon, Amancio Fernandes, Donald Washburn, Frances Walker. Second Row: Philip Delano, Henry Hurd, Robert Randall, Nancy Baker, Sarah Bennett,

Shirley Hughes, Willard Barclay, George Taylor, Richard La es Third Row: Marcia Eckersley, Lena Parkman, Virginia Glass, Lillian Randall, Elizabeth

Schaffer, Patricia Murphy, Theresa Sheehan, Josephine Peterson, Leona Pierce,

Virginia Murphy. Fourth Row: Lawrence Holmes, William Hagman, Robert Byrne. Absent : Harriet Scott.

SEVENTH GRADE

The class of 1946 had for its class officers the following: President, Irene Damon; Vice President, Alfred Marshall; Secretary, Jean Barclay; Treasurer, Amancio Fernandes; Council Members, Ann Peterson and Donald Washburn.

In September the class had an enrollment of thirty-three. After three days Theresa Sheehan entered. During the month of February, Mabel Uhlman moved to Whitman. William Hagman also moved away to King- ston with his family on the first day of April.

Those pupils who were on the Honor Roll for the first four marking periods were: Irene Damon 4, Marcia Eckersley 4, Jean Barclay 4, Eliza- beth Schaffer 3, Nancy Baker 3, Donald Washburn 3, Philip Delano 2, Ann Peterson 1, Shirley Hughes 1, Amancio Fernandes 1.

Both the boys and the girls of the Seventh Grade participated in basket- ball, baseball, and a musical program held for the Parent Teachers' Associ- ation. They also sang at the Unitarian Church on Memorial Day. On Febru- ary twentieth the Seventh and Eighth Grades presented the cantata, "Hiawatha" as an assembly program.

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SIXTH GRADE

First Row: Marion Peterson, Evelin Starkweather, Stuart Lovell, Dorothy Santheson, Esther Monterio, Doris Parkman, Helen Parkman, Carlton Torrey, Mildred Torrey.

Second Row: Norman White, Elsie Ha'ller, Constance Hagman, Nancy Soule, Retina Peterson, Gertrude Phillips, Barbara Eldridge, Lydia Lund, Faith Bolton, Nathaniel Thayer.

Third Row: Bernard Mullaney, Howard Blanchard, Robert Merry, Arthur Grace, Leroy

Randall, Marilyn Bolton, Barbara King, Frances Bulu. Fourth Row: Beatrice Alden, Genevieve Mendes, George Nathan, Guild Rosengren,

Robert Green, Elizabeth Glass.

SIXTH GRADE

The following class officers served for this year: President, Faith Bol- ton; Vice-President. Guild Rosengren; Secretary, Helen Parkman; Treas- urer, Lydia Lund.

The membership at the beginning of the year was thirty-five. Robert Gessner, Frances Ivanoff, Arthur Grace, and Constance Hagman left dur- ing the year.

Programs broadcast by the "American School of the Air" were greatly enjoyed throughout the year. They consisted of plays and stories about geography, history, literature, and music.

An assembly program of stories and selections from four famous operas, "Tannhauser," "Hansel and Gretel," "Faust," and "Tales of Hoff- man" was presented in April.

A frieze "Medieval Days" was drawn and colored.

The Honor Roll was as follows: Guild Rosengren 4, Faith Bolton 4, Bernard Mullaney 2, Lydia Lund 3, George Nathan 3, Nathaniel Thayer 2.

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FIFTH GRADE

First Row: Philip Randall, Patricia Loring, Robert Wager, Elaine Randall, Florence

Taylor, Robert Santheson, Richard Schaffer, Heien Randall Second Row: Robert Russell, Russell ShiVey, Everett Dunn, Isabel Friend, Roberta

White, Charles Collingwood, Frank Pratt. Third Row: Edwin Baker, John Harve^. Arlene Torrey, John Shea, Dorothy Dobson. Back Row: Frank Perry, Walter Churchill, Avery Lcvell, Winston Bolton.

FIFTH GRADE

The class officers of the fifth grade were : President, Robert Wager and John Harvey; Vice President, Helen Randall; Secretary, Patricia Loring; Treasurer. Florence Taylor; Council Members, Robert Santheson and Richard Schaffer.

The class presented an assembly program in March called "Story Book Pals". Each member in the class represented a character from a famous book. Robert Wager had charge of the morning exercises.

One afternoon the parents were invited to come to see some of the children's work. An illustrated lecture wr s given by ui3 children who used lantern slides, which were painted by them.

The Honor Roll pupils for the first five marking periods were as fol- lows : Patricia Loring 5, Frank Pratt 1, John Harvey 3, Richard Schaffer 2.

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OPPORTUNITY CLASS First Row: Caesar Monterio, Frances Hall, James Andrews, Eden Peterson, Russell

Mendes, Stanley Glover, Claience Parkman. Second Row: Edmond Peterson, Raymond Monterio, Manuel Grace, Alfred Fontes, George

Santos, Antcnio Fernandes, Lawrence Baibosa. Third Row: Mr. Robert Girardin.

OPPORTUNITY CLASS

This year the Opportunity Class has progressed ecnsi'er&LIy, rnd i!;s members have done a number of good deeds around the school.

Those pupils who have done very commendab e work are Alfred FcnLes, Raymonu Mcntcrio, Clarence Pr.rkmr.n, and James Andrews.

During the year about thirty-five birdhouses were built and many of them have been put up. The caning of chairs was taken up.

The boys have done all their own janitor work and have kept their room in perfect order. They have a. so kept the school grounds looking very neat.

The class has done very good work in resurfacing the Junior High School baseball diamond, a job which will be continued next fall.

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THE GOLDEN KEY

F?r?t "ow: Phoebe Shirley, Ann Peterson Serond Rcw: Arlhur Verge, Robert Bunten

ORDER OF THE GOLDEN KEY

On November 5, 1940, the four charter members of the Order of the Golden Key were chosen. They were Robert Bunten, Ann Peterson, Phoebe Shirley, and Arthur Verge.

The duties of the Golden Key members are to suggest programmes, supervise auditorium activities, and in general, to work for the benefit of the school.

Candidates for the order are rated according to their character, school spirit, leadership ability, scholarship, and all-round school citizenship.

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STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Raymond Monterio, Dorothy Santheson, Ann Peterson, George Teravainen,

Arthur Verge, Phoebe Shirley, Donald Washburn, Lewis Randall. Second Row: Miss Ellen Downey, Betty-Lee Peterson, Robert Santheson, Mae Barclay,

Lydia Lund, Marie Short, Richard Schaffer, Ann Peterson, Norma MacKenney, Doris

Pr'n^e.

Third Row: Frederick Harrington, Robert Bunten, Milton Ellis, Raymond Randall. Fourth Row: Mr. LeRoy MacKenney, Alfred Fontes, Mr. Ralph Blakeman.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL

The officers of the student council were as follows : President, Ann

Peterson; Vice-President, George Teravainen; Secretary, Phoebe Shirley; Tre^ 'rer Arthur Verge.

The Student Council gave a successful Lobster Supper in October and a Bean Supper at the Town Meeting in March.

Since this year was the one-hundredth anniversary of the founding of student government in Duxbury, the Council voted to purchase a plaque commemorating this event. The plaque of the small Point School, where student government was formed, was designed by Frances Burns.

The Duxbury Student Council is one of eight schools in the South Shore Student Conference Group. These conferences, held once a month, are de- voted to a discussion on problems of the schools. Possible methods of solv- ing the problems are given. The three delegates from Duxbury were Doris Prince Ann Peterson, and Phoebe Shirley.

Ann Peterson, Phoebe Shirley, Robert Bunten, and Arthur Verge were elected to be the charter members of the new honor society, the Order of the Golden Key.

The student council is also the Athletic Association and awards letters to the players. Since the boys won the championship, a banner was pre- sented to them signifying the award.

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BOYS' BASKETBALL

First Row: Marshall Freeman, Assistant-Manager; Clinton Sampson, Manager; Melville Sinnott, Assistant-Manager.

Second Row: Stanley Nightingale, Gordon Cornwell, Dana Davis, William Eldridge, Arthur Cornwell, William Murphy, Arthur Edwards, Richard Ford, Phillip Mobbs, Robert Peterson. Melville Holmes, Malcolm Mosher, Milton Ellis, John Holmes, Arthur Verge, George Teravainen, Robert Bunten, Coach Ralph Blakeman.

BOYS' BASKETBALL

The boys' basketball team enjoyed a very successful season winning 11 of its 12 league gam?s. j.hey lost enj gt.me to Hanover but recovered tho championship from them.

The players and fans bcth showed much enthusiasm, with two buses going to most of the games.

Graduation claims Malcolm Mosher and Arthur Verge, who were this years Co-captains and regulars.

The final scores for the season are as follows : Duxburv defeated Stet- son 28—25, Alumni 48—27, Pembroke ^5— 16 Marshfield 44—15, Norwell 56—23, Kingston 45—28, Marshfield 29—25, Hanover 33—25, Norwell 39—21. Scituate 30—28, Kingston 55—24, Pembroke 44—37, Scituats 39 — 37, and Avon 69 — 40. Duxbury was defeated by Hanover 31 — 21, Avon 42—37, Stetson 27—26, Thayer 59—25, and Plymouth 60—40.

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CTRLS' BASKETBALL Miss Ruth Manter, Martha Nickerson, Miriam Aino.d, Belt. Green, Deris Prince, Letitia LeCain, Constance Lovell, Edith Peterson, Irvina Jones, Earla Chandler, Jane Peterson, Phyllis Lovell, Eva Taylor, Gladys Black, Phyllis Mosher, Dorothy Eldridge.

GIRLS' 3 ASK ET ALL

The Duxbury High School Girls' Basketball team placed second in the South Shore League, first place honors going to Kingston and Norwell.

The girls had for their first team : Edith Peterson, Doris Prince, Earla Chandler, Betty Green, Letitia LeCain, Irvina Jones, and Miriam Arnold.

The most exciting games were those with Kingston and Norwell. Ex- citement was the highest when Duxbury played the deciding game with Scituate and lost by a score of 13 — 12. The score was the same as last year's exciting game with Marshfield.

Edith Peterson, Irvina Jones, Doris Prince, and Earla Chandler will be among the missing next year, but Betty Green, Letitia LeCain, and Mir- iam Arnold will be present to carry on.

The final scores for the season are as follows :

D. H. S. defeated: Randolph 27—25, Pembroke 24—20, Hanover 38—17, Marshfield 21—16, Kingston 24—23, Marshfield 14—11, Hanover 21—11, Scituate 22—12, and Pembroke 18—14.

D. H. S. was defeated by: Avon 19—17, Randolph 28—16, Norwell 26—21, Kingston 14—13, Norwell 17—16, Scituate 13—12, and Avon 19—13.

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BOYS' BASEBALL

First Rcw: Richard Prince, Clarence Walker, Kendall Blanchard, John Harvey, Arthur

Verge, Milton Ellis, Winthrop Hagman Second Row : Arthur Edwards, L.oyd Blanchard, Malcolm Mosher, Arthur Cornwell,

Dana Davis. Robert Peterson, Marshall Freeman. Third Row: John Holmes, Melville Sinnott, Robert Bunten, Lawrence Raymond, George

Terava.nen, Richard Ford, Coach Ralph Blakeman.

BOYS' BASEBALL

This season there was a large turn-out for baseball. The positions were assigned as follows : Pitchers — Clarence Walker, George Teravainen ; Catchers — Arthur Verge, Kendall Blanchard; 1st base, Richard Prince; 2nd base, Arthur Cornwell; Short-stop, Malcolm Mosher; 3rd base, Lloyd Blanchard ; Outfielders, Robert Bunten, Robert Peterson, Melville Sinnott, Richard Ford, Dana Davis, and Arthur Edwards; Manager and Scorer, Marshall Freeman.

The baseball schedule for the 1941 season was as follows:

April 29 ...... Norwell here

May 5 ....... At Kingston

May 9 ...... Scituate here

May 16 ...... Pembroke here

May 23 At Hanover

May 27 Marshfield here

June 3 ....... At Cohasset

At the time of going to press, the team had won its first two League games.

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PARTRIDGE STAFF First Row: Mona Scholpp, Robert Peterson, Barbara Morton, Harriet McNeil, Ann

Peterson, Phoebe Shirley, Earla Chandler, Arthur Edwards. Second Row: Mr. Kenneth Macomber, Betty-Lee Peterson, Norma MacKenney, Martha Nickerson, Irvina Jones, Frances Burns, Edith Peterson, Doris Prince, Melville Sinnott, Mr A. Kempton Smith. Third Row: Gladys Black, Dorothy Eldridge, Frederic Harrington, Robert Buntem* Lawrence Marshall, Betty Green.

THE PARTRIDGE

The Partridge this year was published eight times with a supplemen- tary issue of a magazine.

It was financed by a magazine drive, a blotter drive, and a Memory Book.

Delegates went to the conventions of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications held in Milton, Abington, and Attleboro. The fourth convention was held in Duxbury. From Duxbury the officers of the League are: Robert Bunten, Vice-President; Irvina Jones, Corresponding Secretary ; and Mr. Kempton Smith, our faculty adviser, Chairman of Ad- visory Board.

The staff has tried a new arrangement in this year's Commencement Issue of the Partridge with more and better pictures.

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ORCHESTRA

Frederic Harrington, Melville Sinnott, Virginia Merry, Miss Ruth Manter, Frances Burns, Norma MacKenney, Dana Davis, Robert Green, Robert Bunten, John Alden, and Robert Peterson.

ORCHESTRA

The Orchestra has played many new pieces under the supervision of Miss Ruth Manter.

The Orchestra played the following selections at the Senior Class Play, "Nothing But The Truth," which was presented on December 6, 1940.

1. Benjamin Franklin March .... Underwood

2. Echoes From Grand Opera .... Herfurth

3. School Cadets ....... Raymond

4. Festival March ...... Mendelssohn

The annual concert given by the Orchestra was held May 15th in the

High School Auditorium at a P. T. A. Meeting. The selections which were played are as follows :

1. March of the Lilliputians ..... Poldini

2. Festival March ...... Mendelssohn

3. Spirit of Youth Sordillo

4. Consecration ....... Beta

5. Echoes from Grand Opera .... Herfurth

6. No. 1 Prelude Chopin

7. No. 3 Waltz in A . . . . . . Brahms

8. No. 8 Prelude Chopin

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SENIOR CLASS PLAY Front Row: Martha Nickerson, Norma MacKenney, Richard Prince, Miss Nancy Horton, Coach, Doris Prince.

Back Row: Nancy O'Neil, Arthur Bradford, Clarence Walker, Frederick Harrington, Irvina Jones, Kendall Blanchard, Earla Chandler.

SENIOR CLASS PLAY

The comedy "Nothing But The Truth" was presented on Friday, December 6, 1940. This p.ay told of the troubles a young man can get into when he has promised to tell "nothing but the truth." These ridiculous situations were enacted effectively by the following cast : Richard Prince as Bob, Norma MacKenney as Given, Bob's fiancee, Martha Nickerson as Ethel, a silly young girl, Doris Prince and Nancy O'Neil as Sabel and Mabel respectively, two modern young women, Arthur Bradford and Irvina Jones as Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, Frederick Harrington as a fussy bishop, Kendall Blanchard as Dick, and Earla Chandler as a maid. Miss Nancy Horton served as their efficient manager.

The play committees were managed by the following : Frances Burns, tickets; Edith 1 eterr.cn, publicity, suvertis n^, und canuy; Arthur Verge and Malcolm Mosher, properties; Lawrence Raymond and Winthrop Hag- man, programs ; Clinton Sampson and Thomas Taylor served as ushers ; and Ann Peterson as business manager.

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THE TAPPING TEN

Barbara Morton, Eleanor Raymond, Doris Prince, Norma MacKenney, Ann Peterson, Sylvia O'Neil, Phoebe Shirley, Betty Green, Jane Peterson, Miriam Arnold.

THE TAPPIMG TEN

"The Tapping Ten" became know in 1937. The girls who made up the group four years ago ha\ e been graduated rnd are replac3d bv the girls pictured here. The group has been a specialty of every P. T. A. Minstrel Show. At the S. M. L. S. P. Convention held at Duxbury on May 21, the 1941 dancing team climaxed a very successful season.

Mrs. Richard Crocker has coachea them so wj 1 that chey have become very well known.

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Offers for young men curricula in Civil, Mechanical (with Diesel, Air-Conditioning, and Aeronautical options), Electrical, Chem- ical, Industrial Engineering, and Engineer- ing Administration. Classroom study is sup- plemented by experiment and research in well-equipped laboratories. Degree: Bachelor of Sc.ence in the professional field of special- ization.

College of Liberal Arts

Jffers f. r young men a broad program of o..ege ~ub,ects serving as a foundation for the understanding of modern culture, social .ciations, and technical achievement. Stu- jeius n.ay concentrate in any of the follow- .ng rie.ds: B.ology, Chemistry, Economics- Soc.oxogy, j_ngiish (including an option in juurna.um), and Mathematics-Physics. Va- ried opportunities available for vocational special. zauon. Degree: Bachelor of Science 01 ^a^..«..or ut Arts.

College of Business Administration

Offers for young men six curricula: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing and Advertising, Journalism, Public Administration, and In- dustrial administration. Each curriculum provides a sound training in tne fundamentals of business practice and culminates in special courses i evott.. to the various professional fields. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Sth ol of Law Offers three- ear day and four-year even- ng und>.rgiaduate programs leading to the degree cf Bachelor of Laws. A minimum of tv. o years of college work, or its full equiv- a.en.. lequireo lor admission to undergradu- ate programs. Case method of instruction, he bch^ol also offers a two-year evening i gi-ai.i u. tn lO graduates of approved law hu. is and leading to the decree of Master ui ^awi. Undergraduate and graduate pro- arran:s admit men and women.

School of Business

Offers curricula through evening classes in Accounting, Industrial Management, Dis- tributive Management, and Engineering and Business, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in specified fie'ds. Preparation for C. P. A. Examina- tions. A special four-year curriculum in Law and Business Management leading to the Bachelor of Commercial Science degree with appropriate specifications is also offered. Shelter programs may be arranged. Co-edu-

' ational.

Evening Courses of the College of Liberal Arts

Certain courses of the College of Liberal Arts are offered during evening hour.3 au^ru.ng concentration in Economics, English, History and Govern- ment or Sociai Science. A special program preparing for admission to 1he School of Law is also available The program is equivalent in hours to one-half the requirement for the A.B. or S.B. degree. Associate in ixits title conferred. Co-educational.

Co-operative Plan

The Colleges of Liberal Arts, Engineering and Business Administration offer day programs for men only, and are conducted on the co-operative plan. After the freshman year, students may alternate their periods of study with periods of work in the employ of business or in- cus.rlal concerns at ten-week intervals. Under this plan they gain valuable experience and earn a large part of their college expenses.

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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts

Please send me a catalog of the | | College of Liberal Arts

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| | School of Law

□ Evening School of Business

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Address

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Compliments of

Compliments of

FRIEND

FRIEND

ERNEST BOTIERI, Jeweler

Agent for HAMILTON, WALTHAM and ELGIN WATCHES TELECHRON CLOCKS 290A Court St. Tel. 1167-W No. Plymouth

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BURDETT COLLEGE

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One- and two-year courses. Well- qualified faculty. Extra-curricula

activities. Day and Evening classes. Previous commercial training not re- cuired. Courses meet the needs of business and government. Calls for graduate exceed the supply. Catalogue contains full information.

BUSINESS TRAINING SINCE 1879

BURDETT COLLEGE

T.::phon« HANcock 6300

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| Insurance of Every Description

I St. George Street Telephone 3 Duxbury, Mass.

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\ REMICK'S Quincy, Mass.

I Outfitters of South Shore Graduates Since 1896

IIi^iMON i.EAY, Sch-ol Representative

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H. L. Webster

Watchmaker and Engraver

Main St. Ext.

Plymouth

M

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Sadows

A Store Devoted

Exclusively to

Misses' and Women's Wear

36 & 38 Court St. Plymouth

SHERMAN'S

Furniture and Appliances

Plymouth No. Plymouth

Compliments of

BANDER'S

Plymouth's most Popular Shop for Misses and Women

54 Main Street

Plymouth

CECCARELLI

CUSTOM TAILORS

CLEANSERS — TAILORS

3 Hour Cleansing Service

All Work Done on Premises We Call and Deliver 301 Court St. Tel. 941 No. Plymouth

Cushman Bakery

LYNN, MASS. PORTLAND, ME.

BIRTHDAY, WEDDING and ANNIVERSARY CAKES

A SPECIALTY PHILIP G. CHANDLER Telephone 487

Johnson Brothers

FLOWERS Bouquets and Corsages

Phone Duxbury 377-W Elm St.

Telegraph Delivery. Service DUXBURY

B. F. Goodrich

Dealer in

OIL SERVICE Hay, Grain, Coal, Poultry Supplies, Lumber, Roofing Cement, etc.

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Compliments of

Sibley's Shoe Store

1 1 Court St. Plymouth

Compliments of

E. S. Wright

FLORIST

Tel. 543

Kingston

Compliments of

Josselyn's Variety Store

DUXBURY

Compliments of

TOABE'S Duxbury Hdwe. Co.

Hall's Corner So. Duxbury

Mayflower Cleansers

KOBLANTZ Bros., Mgr.

First Class Tailoring Altering and Remodeling

Main St. Ext. Ply. 1240

Dexter's Shoe Store

The Store of Values, Styles, and Quality

Tel. 183-W

36 Court St. Plymouth

R. M. Bradley 8C Co., Inc.

REAL ESTATE

Tel.

JOSEPH W. LUND 8 Newbury St., Boston CONSTANCE YOUNG

!■. e St,'»°'" "uxbury

Duxbury

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Compliments of

Reynolds Poultry FARM

Duxbury Tel. Mass

Compliments of

BUTTNER'S

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MASSACHUSETTS

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EATMORE CRANBERRIES

K. G. GARSIDE

THE ROGERS PRINT

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS AND PRODUCERS OF

PREFERRED PRINTING

20 Middle St. Phone 165-M Plymouth, Mass

"Success to the Class of 1941"

BROWNIES DEPT. STORE

Standish Street South Duxbury

Good Luck to the Class of 1941

HERRICK AUTO SALES

Home of Ford for 28 Years Have you tried the slow motion spring ride?

For real Service call Duxbury 95

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Duxbury Coal 8C Lumber

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OIL SERVICE

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The Shops of Distinction

LEO'S

Beauty and Barber Shops

Hall's Corner

South Duxburv

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Compliments of

First National Stores, Inc.

! Telephone 683

So. Duxburv

Compliments of

Walter Prince

OIL BURNER SERVICE Plumbing and Air Conditioning

Wirt Bros. Co.

SO. DUXBURY

JAMES H. PETERSON

Fish Market

Fresh Fish, Clams, Woods Fireplace and Kindling Wood

C rmr ircmont and Tobey Garden Rd. Sc. 1 uxbury Tel. Dux. 380

Compliments of

Alves' Shoe Store

Shoes for the Entire Family

Telephone 303 No. Plymouth

Bennet's

ARTHUR W. BENNET, Prop. Groceries, Cold Meats

Gen. Merchandise Radio Sales and Service Tel. Dux. 686 Island Creek

Compliments of

SWEETSER'S GENERAL STORE

I. G. A. PRODUCTS Free Delivery Tel. 15

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Compliments of

Walter Smith

Mobb's Barber Shop

Lo ring's

JEWELERS

j Plymouth

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Compliments of

Hall's Corner Market

15 yrs. Prop. L. A. Karcher & Co., Boston, Mass.

George Holzworth '

WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER Repairing of High Grade Watches Clocks and Marine Chronometers 77 Summer Street Kingston \

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Jordan's Pharmacy

LEON P. TURA, Ph.G., Prop.

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School Pins and Rings

Art Jewelry Co.

WATCHES JEWELRY

f 15 Main St.

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Tel. 65

Murray Electrical Co.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR So. Duxbury, Mass.

Tel. 420

BROCKTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

This School has a traditional background of 50 years' experience in successful training for business

SEND FOR LATE Si1 CATALOGUE Telephone 635

George E. Bigelow, Prin. 226 Main St., Brockton, Mass.

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Cushing Bros.

DODGE 8C PLYMOUTH

SALES — SERVICE

South Duxbury . cle, hcno ">-R

Compliments of

; Muirhead 8C Holway, Inc.

CONSULTANTS

HELP KEEP AMERICA STRONG DRINK MILK FOR HEALTH

WHITE BROS. BAY FARM

Edwin S. White, Pres.

Allan R. White, Treas.

Compliments of

CAPITOL ENGRAVING COMPANY

286 CONGRESS STREET

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

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When Better Shoe Repairing

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THE PLYMOUTH SHOE HOSPITAL

Will do It Main St. Plymouth

Next to Walkover Shoe Store

Compliments of

Y/insor House

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BEST WISHES

TO

the Teachers and Pupils

of Duxbury High School

Paul C. Peterson

KAY

HAIRDRESSER

Specializing in PERMANENT WAVING OPEN ALL YEAR "ROUND Tel. Duxbury 494

L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY

WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE INSIGNIA CLASS RINGS — DIPLOMAS — INVITATIONS

CAPS AND GOWNS ATTLEBORO MASS.

Represented by

GENE MANCHESTER 93 High Street

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS.

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South Shores Finest CLEANERS

TAILORS

FURRIER

Plymouth's Modern Store i' or Men and Boys

Compliments of

Walkover Shoe Store

Plymouth

P.ymou.h

Puritan Clothing Co. agents for bass moccasins

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Mass.

STUDENTS — for Graduation and Sportswear CLOTHING

SPORTSWEAR

SLACKS

Morse and Sherman

Plymouth Mass

BURBANK'S Great Gift Shop

19 — 21 Court Street

PLYMOUTH

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No. Plymouth, Mass.

Distributor of Texaco and Firestone Products

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Freeman's Variety Store

Duxbury Headquarters for Victor, Bluebird, Columbia

Okeh Records

Also

Popular Sheet Music

Tel. Dux 684 So. Duxburv

John E. Jordan Co.

Your Hardware Store for 114 years

PLUMBING — HEATING Sheet Metal Work Plymouth Tel. 283 Mass.

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Home Bakery and Restaurant

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Louis, the Barber

LOUIS BERGONZONI, Prop. Kingston, Mass.

lx e lent Food Reasonably Priced

Snug Harbor

'ashing ton Lt., Duxbury Center

Tel. Duxbury 480-W On the Country Road to Plymouth

Compliments of

Kingston Photo Studio

Tel. King. 441 Kingston, Mass.

Earl W. Gooding

Jeweler and Optometrist

i t-b'ished 1882 Plymouth

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! Compliments of

Eddie's Shoe System

| Shoes for the whole family

• Plymouth Mass.

Thank you,

Test Wishes to the Class of 1941 The OfHcial Photographers RAND STUDIO

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