Andy's Antics


[Andy]

My father, Robert John Anderson, AKA "Andy", or, of course, "Bob", (and we called him "Daddy") started drawing sketches of people in bars as a kid in Lynn, Massachusetts. He would usually get a candy bar or cookie for his drawings.

Later in life, uh, in the early fifties, when we lived on Pond Street, starting mid-1953-ish, he took the Norman Rockwell Famous Artists Course.

"Andy" worked at General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts and then Ludlow, Vermont from at least October of 1951 to January of 1959. One of his side jobs was to draw cartoons for the biweekly GE Newsletter.

His cartoons started out as "Second Shift Scribblings" and then "Annotations by ANDERSON". He quickly settled on "Andy's Antics".


"Rob Ritter" Merrill's Famous 8 Rabbit Shot



October 24, 1952 - Leon "Rob" Robert Ritter was a bull sitter. Or something that rhymes with that... You will see more on "Rob", later.

Bob Merrill was the rabbit hunter. He and his wife, Betty, lived on Pond Street with their kids, George, Patty, and Dale.
[Merrill home]

In case you were wondering, the rabbits said: "He Got Me!", "This Is It!", 'Ow My Gut", "My Head", "Omph!", "Yuh Rat", "Ugh", and "KameRad".

Identified by Jim Warren

Who is Rob Ritter? Merrill? [Facebook]


Clyde Searl: "Well, by gosh, Daisy, I think it looks good!"


November 21, 1952 - Clyde Searl, talking to his wife, Daisy. They lived at 100 Main Street. I recommend this book, with lots of references about Ludlow, by his grandson Sandford. www.foothillspublishing.com/2016/searl.html [Clyde Searl]


Identified by Jim Warren and Stanford Searl

How long did Annotations by ANDERSON last? [Facebook]


Clyde P. "Bug" “Duck” Flanders



December 6, 1952 - Clyde P. Flanders
[Clyde]

Identified by Laurie Marechaux and Bruce Bissonnette

Comments anyone? [Facebook]


Not sure if I want to do this one?


December 19, 1952 - Old Saint Nicholas

Who is this? [Facebook]


Taylor Trio


January 2, 1953 - Richard Briggs on piano, Harry Taylor on trumpet, and Bud Marcheaux on drums.

Identified by Sylvia Buswell

What music did they play? Any recordings? [Facebook]


Sports Afield With Vice President Rogers


January 16, 1953 - Maybe Paul Rogers?
While a search for "Paul Rogers, Vice President of General Electric in Ludlow, Vermont" doesn't yield specific information, a Paul Rogers with the title of Vice President is mentioned in relation to GE Current, a Daintree Company. This suggests that a Paul Rogers may have held a Vice President position within a GE-related entity, but not specifically in Ludlow, Vermont. Additionally, another Paul Rogers is listed as a Strategic global Digital CEO/Senior VP with GE, and is currently with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.

Identified by AI

Who is VP Rogers, do you agree with AI above? [Facebook]


"INVENTORY"
Perry: "Is that a G.O.L?"
Jimmy: "Mmm-Good Old Love"


January 30, 1953 - Perry Bascom, Jim Turco, Rosalun Rhoades, or possibly Mary Stuart [Perry Bascom]

Identified by Judy Rabtoy

Who is the nurse? [Facebook]


Cy: "No, Harvey, not another one"


February 13, 1953 - On the left: Roland "Cy" MacIntyre, but I am not sure about Harvey. I found Harvey Hubbard, most likely. He would have been 27. Another possible is Milford Harvey or Harvey Parker.
Harvey is putting a DANGER - DO NOT OPERATE om yet another machine.

ID'd by Howard Paul, Robert Perkins, and Jay Anderson.

Who is Harvey on the right? So far, I have Harvey Parker or Harvey Hubbard ... [Facebook]


SELF PORTRAIT (of Andy)
Budgetary Controls Cutting the Food Bill at the Source.


February 30, 1953 - Robert John Anderson AKA Bob, Andy, or to nine of us, Daddy, at 65 Pond Street, possibly owned earlier by Leo Pluta. The dog is Sandy. [65 Pond St] [Ginger]

ID'd by me

Ever visit 65 Pond Street? [Facebook]


DOUBLE BLESSINGS
Oh Jimmy Honey, the other one is awake now!!!



March 13, 1953 - James "Jimmy" and Marge Turco had twins Denise & Dennis.

Identified by Bruce Bissonnette

Comments anyone? [Facebook]


BUSINESS REVIEW COMES TO LUDLOW II
"Best Ceduction Rudget... Cost
Beduction Cudget... Rost..."



March 30, 1953 - J. Walter Herlihy

Identified by Bruce Bissonnette

Man anyone tell who the can is? [Facebook]


...And Then The Pot Called The Kettle...



April 10, 1953 - Harry Taylor (the first plant manager) and Richard Briggs

Identified by Jim Warren

What stinks?? [Facebook]


Inspect this... "There must be something here..."



April 24, 1953 - Maybe Edward Kolenda. Edward was employed at Joy Manufacturing Co. in Claremont and General Electric in Ludlow and Rutland as an inspector for 32 years, where he was commended upon retirement for his loyalty. www.legacy.com/obituaries/rutlandherald/obituary.aspx?n=edward-kolenda

Not shur where I got that ^^^ info, but the joke is that it was an inspector doing his best to find something .00001 out of tolerance. We had 'em. An inspector doing his best to find something .00001 out of tolerance. Jim Warren said: "We had 'em."

Any more info? [Facebook]


CAMPTOWN RACES - When the old green Ford beat the brand new Jeep



May 8, 1953 - Aarne Komulainen's folks (Konsta and Senja "Grandbacca") had a model A Ford and a Jeep. His mom said in her distinct Finnish accent, she liked the old Ford better than the new Jeep.

ID'd by Jim Warren

Who are they? Doo dah doo dah [Facebook]


"I told Eddie to be careful packing these boxes"



May 22, 1953 - Is this Ronald Reagan?
Ronald Reagan was a spokesman for GE and debuted as the only host of the program General Electric Theater. The show was broadcast every Sunday evening at 9:00 pm EST, beginning February 1 1953, and ending June 3 1962. Over eight seasons, Reagan and Don Herbert, the creator crisscrossed the country and visited more than 130 GE labs and factories.

Lots of possibilities for Eddie, no ideas on RRC (see initials on what he has in his left hand), yet. Maybe find that newsletter.

Identified by Jill Laramie and Emma Lannon. He had dinner at the Lannons!!!

Who is RRC and who was Eddie? [Facebook]


"GREAT BALLS OF FIRE" ...
AND NOT A CLOUD IN SIGHT



June 5, 1953 - Somebody must recognize him...

AND NOT AN IDENTIFICATION IN SIGHT...

Who got hit by when they flushed the sprinkler system? [Facebook]


THAT CONTINENTAL LOOK



June 22, 1953 - George Allen or Bernie Pinard and his 1953 Studebaker Continental.
The 1953 Studebaker Continental:
www.joesherlock.com/53-Studebaker.html
A great description of Bernie's wife:
www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ludlow-vt/rachel-pinard-5778854

Possibly ID'd by Jay Anderson (if it was George Allen). And Carl Hurd and Dennis McCutcheon, if it was Bernie Pinard.

Comments [Facebook]


THE HAPPY WINNERS



July 3, 1953 - Amedeo "Amie" and Janice Pallotta
[Happy Winners]

Confirmed by their daughter, Tootie Kamins

What's the story? [Facebook]


Signs of the times



July 17, 1953 - John MacDonald, Clint Hall (48) or John Turco (24), the vote is still out.

Who is this? What's the story? Sign Of The Times...? [Facebook]


What's cooking?


July 31, 1953 - Burt "Junior" Balch cooking on a Cerro Machine.

Mighta been Mr. (Tauno?) Jarvi, too.

What's the story? [Facebook]


"DING DONG, I'M A FIREMAN!"


August 14, 1953 - James Richard “Red” Bowker is the current best guess... other possibilities are Sid Smith, Joe Danjou, Joe Citro, or Phalen.

Who was the Fire Chief in 1953? [Facebook]


Safety First


August 28, 1953 - Definition of irony. Our best guess is that he was a Safety Inspector...

Does anybody remember any safety inspector names?? What's the story? [Facebook]


I SAY, TALLY HO!


September 11, 1953 - Henri van Schaik Olympic athlete, Henri Louis Marie van Schaik was a Dutch horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936, he and his horse Santa Bell won the silver medal as part of the Dutch show jumping team, after finishing 23rd in the individual jumping competition. Wikipedia Born: July 24, 1899, Delft, Netherlands. Died: August 19, 1991, Cavendish, VT

[Henri on horse]

Dr. Henri Louis Mari van Schaik

Identified by Mike DeRosia

Who rode his high horse in Ludlow? [Facebook]


ALL I SAID WAS "I NEED SOME HELP WITH MY BUDGET!"


September 25, 1953 - Bob Bellemare and his wife Norma D. Bellemare.

Bob was Ludlow G.E. accountant in 1953. He had a 40-year career with GE in Accounting and Finance, working in Lynn, Mass., Ludlow and Rutland, Vt., and Everett, Mass. He served as Plant Accountant in Ludlow from 1953-57.

Who told me this? [Facebook]


THE CHASE


October 9, 1953 - This guy is chasing Paul Bissonnette after he rescued his door from the side of the road.


Paul Bissonnette in the Model T. Not sure who lost the chase. Paul found the door on the side of the road. The owner saw this and chased him! We don't know who the owner was, yet.

[Paul Bissonnette]

ID'd by Bruce Bissonnett

Who is the chaser? [Facebook]


WHAT A DIFFERNCE A DAY MAKES
"I Won't Go Along With That"


October 23, 1953 - Jerry Austin.


[Bow tie guy] Walter Herlihy on the left, Erwin Winot in dark T-shirt, Gerry Austin is bow tie guy (his wife was Muriel), Everett Jones on the right.

ID'd by Ron Austin.

Who is waiting on vacation? Is it Gerry or Jerry? [Facebook]


"Primitive Man Makes First Jet Blade"


November 06, 1953 - George Taylor



[George Taylor]

ID'd by Clifford George Anderson

Did I tell you my middle name came from George Taylor?
[Facebook]


"They're up in the spruces, Sonny"


November 20, 1953 - Leon "Rob" Robert Ritter giving advice to Clyde P. "Bug" “Duck” Flanders.

ID'd by Jay Hall, Robert Perkins, Carl Hurd agree on Rob Ritter the man spoken to might be Clyde Flanders or Dan Dan the Popcorn Man (Dan Waite)

What more hunting advice do you need? [Facebook]


Perspective


December 4, 1953 - This is still a mystery. Slight different in the size of the actual bear. The guys with guns are still a mystery.

Does anyone know who the game warden was in late 1953? [Facebook]


Pay the meter!


December 18, 1953 - Not Dean Brown, he wasn't until the late fifties. But, of course, Santa Claus.

ID'd by Cliff

Got any back stories? [Facebook]


Anderson kids, minus one.


December 18, 1953 - Jay, Lynne, Bonnie, Phil,
                    ... and Cliffie in Bonnie's lap
Robin was still in the oven...

ID'd by Cliffie

Do you know these kids? [Facebook]


Happy New Year To All !!!


January 1, 1954 -
I was born in June of 1953,
I guess it has to be six-month old Cliffie!!!!

ID'd by Cliffie

Recognize me? [Facebook]


Rabbit Hunter


January 15, 1954 - Glen Bryant or Bill Tabor???

Right now, my vote is for Bill Tabor. He would have been 26 at the time. Is he thinking: “You Cain’t get thar from here!”

Bill Tabor in photo.

Agree or disagree? [Facebook]


Oh, Mein Papa!


January 29, 1954 - German song by Eddie Fisher. lyrics

I think it is Jerry Austin "bowtie guy".

Who was born around then? [Facebook]


"JIMMY, I THOUGHT YOU WERE SICK YESTERDAY"


February 12, 1954 - Not Jim Warren. Possibly Jim Turco? J. Walter Herlihy?

Is the boss that is talking to Jimmy? Or is Jimmy the boss, James Walter Herlihy, and the quotes missplaced. What is the rabbit bit? Is the rabbit Harvey? What is the back story?

Speculation on my part: Jimmy is the boss talking to someone who was out hunting yesterday? [Facebook]


Insomniac


February 26, 1954 - Bob Bellemare was Ludlow G.E. accountant in 1953.

Not sure where I got that. I hope noone is losing sleep over this. Who else was counting sheet while worrying about the bottom line for GE at 3:03 am? [Facebook]


"Brother Andy, where's my office?"


March 12, 1954 - Gerald "Jerry" "Pops" Roundy

Identified by Lawrie Doucette Roundy and Valerie Roundy Collins

[Gerald Roundy]

Does anyone have anyting to add? [Facebook]


"WHIRL-A-WAY MASON"
WHO THREW THAT DIE?


March 26, 1954 - Was he a Mason or was that someone's first or last name? Who got hit?

Who threw that die? C'mon, somebody fess up. You won't die. [Facebook]


Town Meeting 1954


April 9, 1954 - Top row left certainly looks like Bob Smith to me, and top right might beLindsey Robinson .
Second row: the guy with wavy hair on right might be Aarnie Komulainen, always present and very vocal at these meetings.
Bottow row: Middle might be Herb VanGuilder.

Howard Paul ID'd Herb. Donna Crossman ID'd Lindsey. Not sure who told me about Aarnie.

Does anyone recognize anyone else at the Town Meeting? [Facebook]


Village Meeting 1954


April 23, 1954 - So far no one has ID'd the lady in the top left. The man in the top right is Daniel Kesman.
In the center with the glasses might be Dr. Everet Holmes.
Lower left might be Jim McDonald or James Pallotta, father of Amedeo Pallotta and grandfather of Tootsie Kamins, and the lower right might be Evertt Pooler.

Not sure where I got the guesses so far, but the only way to know for sure is to drop by the Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow and ask for the GE newsletters. They have them in two books. Ask for them. Georgia knows where to find them. The town meeting was April of 1954. The cartoons are usually on page 3. The answers on page 4. Take a digital photo and email to me. It would be most appreciated.

Can anyone help? [Facebook]


Gone fishin'


April 23, 1954 - Maybe Ted Koczio (Ko-zee-o) Koziol, or Art Antonovitch is the guy holding the Dumore grinder.

I am fishin' here...

Who is daydreaming? [Facebook]


ISN'T MARRIED LIFE WONDERFUL, DUDLEY?


May 7, 1954 - John G. "Dud" or "Dudley" and Charlotte Pluta.

I think that I connected with the Bixby's to get these: www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/burlingtonfreepress/name/john-pluta-obituary

www.rutlandherald.com/obituaries/charlotte-pluta

Does anyone know diddly about Dudley? [Facebook]


... Build a better mouse trap


May 21, 1954 - and the mouse says "Man, will you dig that crazy Harrow he's building for us?

Who are they? And what is a harrow? [Facebook]


I thought you said parking privileges went with the job!


June 4, 1954 - Bill Baker on the left, George Taylor on the right.

ID's by Lynne Anderson Hildreth, Jay Anderson, and Robert Perkins

Is there a backup story? [Facebook]


The tall and the short of it


June 18, 1954 - Akeem Olajuwon on the right?

Not sure where I got that. This needs a caption.

Who is on the left? [Facebook]


Who is afraid of a big bad mouse?


July 2, 1954 - Who is afraid of a big bad mouse?

Two guesses are Wendell Williams or Erwin Winot.

Not sure where I got that.

I am not sure where I got the caption or the guesses. If you know more, please tell... [Facebook]


At the Gas Station - "BETTER CHANGE THE AIR IN THE TIRES, TOO"


July 16, 1954 - ("Ginny" or "Jinky") Yankowski Gurdak. She taught at BRHS 7th Grade for 30 something years. Another possibly is Mabel Booth.

Identified by Robin Anderson (although we think it looks like someone named Marge Anderson, too).

[Ginny Gurdak]

Phil Anderson and Ginny Gurdak

Who is the mechanic? [Facebook]


"Y' SAY YOU BUILT THIS BOAT YOURSELF"


July 30, 1954 - Gilbert “Gil” Ray on the right owned a boat and Jerry Austin on the left. We think Gil was the husband of “Ginny with the boat that goes by every Sunday”.

Jerry Austin ID'd by his son, Ron Austin and Howard Paul.
Gil ID's by Jim Warren and Stanford Searl.

Who is Molly the boat named for?
Is that a pencil moustache or Chevron moustache? [Gil Ray]

Who is Molly the boat named for? [Facebook]


Window Watching "If you work here, why ain't you?"


August 13, 1954 - The kid is Phil Anderson and we decided that the man might be the one and only Bob "Andy" Anderson.
[Phil]

Who isn't working? [Facebook]


Think Tank?


August 27, 1954 - Rob Ritter AKA Blackjack at the right end of the tank. I think it's a think tank. S'what I thank.
Double-click on it.

Comments from the top left: If we did drop it, it's a dud anyway
Top middle: "Where do we plug this thing in?"
Top right: "Dig that crazy lawn roller!!!"
Below that: "What'll they have us benching next?"
Below that: "Throw a saddle on it bud"
Below that: "Hey Brother Andy"
Below that: Rob Ritter AKA Blackjack: "We used 'em fer soup cans on the farm"
Bottom middle right: "This'll get us through August and September, but what will we do when winter comes?"
Left of that: "Where's the petcock?"
Left center: "Let me know when this is deep enough"
What is it? [Facebook]


"WHEN Y'GOT THAT ONE FILLED, MOO !"


September 10, 1954 -

Could this be Mr. Ellison? [Facebook]


Eat up your nice carrots, so you can have some strained prunes!


October 08, 1954 -

Who are they? [Facebook]


Yuh moved!


October 22, 1954 -

Does he look familiar? [Facebook]


It ain't a planer or a shaper, but it's plain to see it's starting to shape up!


November 5, 1954 - Bob Hemenway

Any comments? [Facebook]


"Now where did that come from?"


November 19, 1954 -

Who worked on the GE truck back then? [Facebook]


"Har-rumph!"


December 3, 1954 -

Who is the hunter? [Facebook]


"Getting about that time!"


December 17, 1954 - Santa Claus!!

Looks like him to me... [Facebook]


From all of us To all of you
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
too


December 25, 1954 - From the left: Jay, Cliff, Bonnie, Lynne, Phil

Know us ever? [Facebook]


"Ain't gonna need this house no longer..."


December 31, 1954 - An old GE office that was moved to 4 Thompson Ave. The caption of the cartoon refers to a song that Tennessee Ernie Ford made popular at the time "This Old House" The song actually refers to a persons tired old body rather that a building..

[Old GE office]
PEOPLE:
Margaret Butler, the Realtor in the middle. Might be J. Walter Herlihy at the door. Mary Woodell on the left. Margery "Marge" Anderson on the right.

The caption of the cartoon refers to a song that Tennessee Ernie Ford made popular at the time "This Ole House". It actually refers to a person's tired old body rather that a building.. The song was written by Stuart Hamblen. "This Ole House" lyrics





[Woodell's]
Woodell family.



Thanks to Jim Warren for the info on the building and the caption and lyrics. Robin Anderson on Margaret Butler, Mary Woodell, and Marge Anderson.

Does anyone recognize the two guys on the left (uh, back there at the cartoon? [Facebook]


"I think I've got the grippe!"


January 14, 1955 - Walt Debish and Mary Stuart.

Who is it? [Facebook]


Do ya hafta use the emergency door?


January 28, 1955 - What make was this car?

Who are they? This is from January of 1955.? [Facebook]


Why not buy a real auto, brother?


February 11, 1955 -

Anyone know a Native American that lived in Ludlow? Who had the jeep?? [Facebook]


Driveways plowed cheep


February 25, 1955 - Leaning towards Ronnie Predom...

Confirmation anyone? [Facebook]


Town Meeting 1955


March 11, 1955 Town Meeting -

Recognize any of them? [Facebook]


When you guys are rested, we'll resume our hike!


March 25, 1955 - Joseph Rodgers "Buster" Danjou

Recognize any of the boys? [Facebook]


THOSE LONG BLACK LINES


"That looks pretty heavy, boy, I'll phone the wife and have her open the trunk !" April 8, 1955 - Rob Ritter on the other side of the limo.

Who is the boy? Whose is the driver? Who is the wife? [Facebook]


What makes you think the dog wants to go out?


May 6, 1955 - Sort of looks like my brother Phil on the right...

Anyone know them? [Facebook]


How you gonna get it down when you get the picture taken?


May 20, 1955 - Dunlap's grain store truck coming back from the RR station. Too much weight on the tailgate. It happened between the Depot Street bridge and the grain store going up the hill. Francis Bixby was the driver. Jerry Austin was taking the photo and Rob Ritter was on the right. More on Rob Ritter:

What else can you say? [Facebook]


"Y'mean there is a machine in this shop I don't oil??"


June 3, 1955 - Maybe Fred Pelkey on the left and John "Mad Russian" Lavanovich on the right.

Confirmation anyone? [Facebook]


"I know you can mow, I know you got power, but where did you get that instinct?"


June 16, 1955 - It was the Ellison and Sherman building on Main Street, Ludlow.

Recognize any of them? [Facebook]


"This time the Indians are gonna win !!!"


July 1, 1955 - Harry Lamere on the left...

Everett Pooler or Archer Mayo on the right? [Facebook]


"Clear out kids, so Daddy can enjoy his vacation"


July 22, 1955 - "The whole fam damily Anderson": Bonnie on left, Phil next to Bonnie, Robin underneath on floor, Daddy putting curtains up, Cliffie with scissors, Jay, Mommy, and Lynne (under Mommy).

Did you know any of us? [Facebook]


Who is it?


August 5, 1955 - A Gorton milling machine.

John Murphy worked at the GE before becoming a Vermont State Representative.

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Carving a model...


September 2, 1955 -

Who are they? What is he carving? [Facebook]


"Diamond Al" Bradley makes ??? uranium in strike


September 16, 1955 - John Amith (believe it or not, his real name) was a man in Proctorsville who delivered coal to households that were heated with coal.

Who is "Diamond Al" Bradley who had a uranium strike? The person in question seems to be referencing Al Bradley, a character who was involved in a nuclear strike. Al Bradley, a fictional character, was the protagonist of the 1994 book "Wargame." He was a major character who helped the team during a hypothetical nuclear strike on Russia. [Facebook]


"No, No, Not That One. I Want The Big Dictionary!"


September 30, 1955 - Paul and Marion Bissonnette

Any comments? [Facebook]


"Hey Vaughn, A little easy on the bumps, please!"


October 14, 1955 - Mike DeRosia's dad, Volney “Von” or "Vaughn" driving the jeep. Joe Danjou in the back.

What the back story? [Facebook]


" Are you sure you've tried this before?"


October 28, 1955 - Notice the apple...

Recognize anyone? [Facebook]


"He's dropping the dies too Hard in My New Red Wagon!"


November 25, 1955 - J. Walter Herlihy on the left, Gil Ray in the middle, Maybe Clint Hall in the back

ID'd by Howard Paul & Robert Perkins (Gil Ray Howard).

Any more to the story tale? [Facebook]


"Which eye shall we drain this time?"


December 9, 1955 - Wendell Williams must have had an eye for her.

Does anyone recognize her?? [Facebook]


Kids on Stairs - Christmas 1955


December 1955 - Top right to left: Bonnie, Jay, Phil;
then under them from the right, going down the stairs: Lynne, Robin, Cliff

Do you know any of us? [Facebook]


"Been finding anything to keep occupied?"


January 9, 1956 -

Any ideas who it is? I guess it could be anybody.... [Facebook]


"I'm okay, Fellows, What round is it?"


January 20, 1956 - So far we have Bud Marechaux on the left, Wendell Williams on the right.

We don't know who is in the middle with the Proctorsville region T-shirt. Does anyone recognize him? [Facebook]


"I thought you had the antenna!"


February 3, 1956 - Tenzeg Norgay and Edmund Hillary the first to climb Mount Everest.

Did they ever come to Ludlow? [Facebook]


"Honest, Mister, that's the biggest sample I got!"


February 17, 1956 - Phil Noyes was the Fuller Brush man!

Who is the guy on the step? [Facebook]


"… and I haven't even had it home yet"


March 2, 1956 - Bud Marechaux on the left...

Who is the kid? [Facebook]


"Did your ears pop just then?"


March 16, 1956 - Anyone?

Recognize him? [Facebook]


1956 Town Meeting


March 30, 1956 - Top Right = Lindley Robinson, one of them might be Milton Moore, Center left = Rob "Black Jack" Ritter, right = Albert Stevens, Bottom left = Herb Van Guilder?, Bottom Middle = George Scales

I don't have the rest of them, but page 6 of this GE Newsletter batthe Black River Academy Museum does. [Facebook]


1956 Village Meeting


April 13, 1956 - I don't have page 4 of this GE Newsletter but the Black River Academy Museum does.

Recognize anyone? [Facebook]


"What kind of raise ya expecting...money?"


April 27, 1956 -
Left one is Bill Shappy ...and on the right is Bill Simonds.

Comments anyone? [Facebook]


"As you were, men!"


May 11, 1956 - Erwin Winot (the first in line with no coat).

Who is in the middle and who is the bow tie guy with the glasses? Everett Jones?? [Facebook]


"Remember, Earl, Don't Follow The Tracks, Get Ahead Of Them!!"


May 25, 1956 - Earl Olney taking the rifle.

Who's in the hat? And who's giving the gun?? [Facebook]


"I hope your guys realize those could be fly balls if your were 50 feet further!!!"


June 6, 1956 - Marshall Prouty. [Marshall Prouty]

Anyone have him as a coach? [Facebook]


"Slide, Bev, slide!"


June 29, 1956 - Beverly Benham Stepp

Who is the catcher? [Facebook]


"I have always felt for the working class!"


July 13, 1956 - George Edward Taylor on left and not sure on right.

Who is the guy on the right? [Facebook]


"Got muh' self married, got a wife, two kids, two grandchildren, whatcha been doin' on yours?"


August 10, 1956 -

Who who who? [Facebook]


"My goodness, your blood pressure keeps going up and up"


August 24, 1956 - Harry Gruber is the patient.

Does any recognize the nurses? [Facebook]


"Just a little present for you to wear 'till election's over"


September 7, 1956 -

Who are they? What is that around his neck? [Facebook]


"It's about time you did something about the drafts"


September 21, 1956 -

Does anyone know anyone? [Facebook]


"Spill your mess kit??"


October 12, 1956 - The one wiping up the mess is a self portrait of Andy...

Who is the other guy? [Facebook]


"Pull!"


October 26, 1956 - Bud Marechaux was a great hunter! The partridge crashed through the living room window!

Details anyone? [Facebook]


All right, no picking the stuff over 'till we get home!


November 9, 1956 -

Anyone know who they were?? [Facebook]


"Drive on, James, I think the man is a lunatic!"


November 23, 1956 - Harry Parker's Gulf station. 16.5 Pond St, Ludlow, VT 05149. Harry always called everybody "Hector". Totem Pole ski shop today. Was also run by Paul Pierce in the 60's.

[Totem Pole Ski Shop]

Any other stories? [Facebook]


"Come outa there, you rascal, you ain't gonna stick my hand full of quills!"


December 7, 1956 -

Who is this hunter? [Facebook]


"When what to my wondering eyes..."


December 1956 - Top row: Santa Claus and Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner (or Dunder), Blitzen, and Rudolph (the red-nosed reindeer).
Middle row from left: Phil, Bonnie, Jay;
Bottom from left: Lynne, Robin, Cliff

Do you know them? [Facebook]


"Darn, I told those guys not to take any junk with wheels on it!"


January 4, 1957 -

Who is he and where was he? [Facebook]


"Now remember, you're George Edward Taylor and you are 63, going on 64!!!"


January 18, 1957 - George Edward Taylor on the right.

Does anyone recognize the guy on the left? [Facebook]


"Consider this your lucky day, Friend. It just so happens, I have one convertible top in stock."


February 3, 1957 - John Kuzma on left...

Who is on the right?? Was John the salesman? [Facebook]


"Don't take me out, coach, it's my only night out a week!"


February 17, 1957 - Jerry Roundy the one begging...

Identified by Valerie Roundy Collins

Does anyone recognize the coach? [Facebook]


With my head in the clouds


March 1, 1957 - George “The Rattler” Devers lived at the fire station.

Recognize him? [Facebook]


Three Gentlemen Of The Old School...


March 15, 1957 - I am guessing that they were punching out. Does the moon indicate morning or evening?

Anyone recognize anyone? ? [Facebook]


"Why Ed, I didn't know you were a skier?"
"Hmph, lot of things you don't know, son!"


March 29, 1957 - Obviously Ed on the skis.

Does anyone recognize the guy talking to Ed? What is Ed's last name? [Facebook]


The new look in video viewing


OOPS!


April 26, 1957 -

Does anyone recognize them? [Facebook]


"All right, Rembrandt, just wash them, don't immortalize them"


May 10, 1957 - J.Walter Herlihy on left, Andy Anderson on the right.

Confirm or comment? [Facebook]


"Better clear the area, I don't know which way this one will fall..."


May 24, 1957 -

Anybody know this wood chopper or the guy behind him?? [Facebook]


The thing I hate about moving is there's so much cleaning to be done!


June 7, 1957 - Frank Chico Sr.

or Johnny Davis? [Facebook]


Little John at the bridge


June 21, 1957 - Vermont State Representative John Murphy and Patrick Leahy.

Little Man Stood Tall
[Vermont State Representative John Murphy]

Care to comment? [Facebook]


Vacation time is story time...


July 12, 1957 - John "Bud" MacDonald.

Vacation time is story time. Our limits we will take
"Wake up, John, you just lost one, while sleeping at the lake."
Two fellas went out fishing, to catch a big one would be great.
Then suddenly what did they see? Jake sleeping by the lake.

Not sure about Jake. [Facebook]


Just a sittin' and a rockin', O yeah!!


August 9, 1957 - Harold and Mary Bragg, they had a son Bernard "Sonny". He was the postmaster for years.

Was the father or son the postmaster? [Facebook]


Boy, am I bushed. I was up till 9 o'clock last night and I gotta be up late again tonight!


August 23, 1957 -

Recognize them????? [Facebook]


When it's roundup time in Belmont! Yipe-e-e-e-!!!


September 7, 1957 - Jim Turco

Pretty sure. Do you agree? [Facebook]


Whad'cha Mean Late? I don't Come On 'Till Eleven


September 20, 1957 - Walt Herlihy pointing to watch and Clint Hall with lunch box.

Thanks Tom J. Brown [Facebook]


Now don't go telling me I didn't get it that time!


October 4, 1957 - Who are they?

Was there a shop dentist? Who is in the chair? [Facebook]


What might have been!!


October 18, 1957 - John L. Albano is sitting in the chair above.

Johnny on the left: "Thanks Casey. It ws nothing." Casey on the right:""I knew you'd come through, Johnny Boy"

John L. Albano on the left below:

[John Albano on the left]

See the comments and tell us more [Facebook]


Jim Martin and some fellas went hunting...


November 1, 1957 - Below is what I could read from the picture:

Jim Martin and some fellas went hunting
Now this was by the light of the moon
They went to the open countryside in search of Mr. Coon.
Now there were six or eight of the ....
Jim's gun had discharged in the car.
Now as Jim sat there counting his toes
He was quite dazed to be sure
It was then that the poor boy...

Below is what Jay Hall told me:

Jay Hall, Jim Martin, Iggy Matulonis, Lloyd Pelkey, and 2 others. Six in all. Hunting coon at night without a dog. When coon crossed the road, we got out and barked like a dog. Made sense back then.
Iggy and Jay use to remind ourselves of this incident. [Facebook]


You don't suppose, Doctor, that we might have this solution a mite strong?


November 15, 1957 - This must have been about the Asian flu of 1957.

Does anyone recognize anyone? [Facebook]


Oh sure, there more deer taken in here than are taken off North Hill!


November 29, 1957 - Recognize anyone? [Facebook]


Shoo Boy – Scram –Go 'Way!


December 13, 1957 - Alexander “Bud” Marechaux and his dog Rebel.

Remember him? [Facebook]


Joy To The World


December, 1957 - Top from left: Jay, Bonnie, Phil;
Bottom from left: Lynne, Robin, Cliff

Recognize these kids? [Facebook]


Twas the night before New Year's


January, 1958

Alexander "Bud" Marechaux.

Twas the night before New Year's, while mounting the hill,
the motor was roaring, but the car just stood still.
With 200 horses down under the hood,
with summer shoes, they did him no good.
When what to his wondering mind should occur,
he should have bought snow treads way long before.
His radio was blaring out sounds of revelling,
but alas poor Bud didn't feel like yelling.
Then he thought as he sat, if I had any brains,
I'd be rolling along on a stout pair of chains.
But soon came the morning, and to Bud's delight,
the salt trucks were coming, to make things all right.
Then off went the Olds as slick as a breeze,
and carried him home just as nice as you please.

Does anyone know who that is? [Facebook]


I don't see how anyone can watch TV without something to do!


January 24, 1958

Is this Bob Merrill? [Facebook]


You rolled y'self into this mess - - now let's see you roll y'self out of it!


February 7, 1958 - ????

Does anyone know this who this farmer was? [Facebook]


Y'know, we start work here at 7 o'clock


February 24, 1958 -

Russell Haskell was the boss...

Russell Haskell

Does anyone know the guy on snowshoes? [Facebook]


Have you got those pills to make you quit smoking? I just started and I don't like it.


March 7, 1958 - Art Hemingway talking to Dungie the pharmacist across from GE.

Recognize them? [Facebook]


Course the fire was out! Think I'm stupid?


March 21, 1958 - Recognize this repairman?

[Facebook]

So you see, when you know the formulas, there's nothing to it!...


April 4, 1958 - Ned Hauptner - Teacher at BRHS 66-71??

Can anyone confirm? [Facebook]


So this is your new Cadillac!


April 18, 1958 - ????

Does anyone recognize them? [Facebook]


Well, they promised me, I could have a ride on him even if I didn't win him!


May 2, 1958 - ????

Does anyone recognize him? [Facebook]


The night of January 16th, by Al Bahr


May 16, 1958

Phil Smith and Bob "Andy" Anderson [Facebook]

Ludlow Playhouse

Mister, did your team really cave the roof in?


May 30, 1958 - Coach for the GE Bombers. The boy was Phil Anderson. Pretty sure.

Who was the coach? [Facebook]


Where thoughts meet!


June 14, 1958 - Do you recognize them? [Facebook]


Ain't that nice? He came out to wave at us!


June 28, 1958 - Andy Zientek, Al Bulley, Jim or Tom Perrino, or Leonard Gardner????

Can you onfirm this? Who is left, center, right? [Facebook]


Well, I See The Sack Style In Hats Has Come Back Too!


July 11, 1958 - Joseph Rodgers "Buster" Danjou and a fellow who lived on Route 100 north across from the electric light building...

Does anyone care to comment? [Facebook]


I know they're small for me, but so is the pony. And besides, Herbert gave me a darn good deal on them.


August 22, 1958 - Does anyone recognize him? Who is Herbert? [Facebook]


Woodsman, spare that tree!


September 5, 1958 - ????

Do you recognize him? [Facebook]


Humh, they don't make them so big as they usta!


September 19, 1958 - John MacDonald

[John MacDonald]

Care to comment? [Facebook]


Hoopla!!!


October 2, 1958 - Frank Strong

Disagree? Wanna comment? [Facebook]


Wow, Wild Hammus Alabamus!


October 17, 1958 - ????

Does anyone recognize him? Click here and tell me, or send the webmaster an email. [Facebook]


G-G-Great d-d-day f-f-for i-i-it !!


November 31, 1958 - The one on the left is Arnold Lawson.

Does anyone the man on the right? [Facebook]


Quick Henry -- the flit !!!


December 14, 1958 - ????

Does anyone recognize Henry? [Facebook]


Christmas Greetings


December 12, 1958 - Top from left: Jay, Phil, Bonnie;
Bottom from left: Lynne, Robin, Cliff

Recognize them? [Facebook]


Stand back, so I can get you in the scope!!


December 28, 1958 - Paul Bissonnette

Recognize him? [Facebook]


C'mon, boys, you want to bowl tonite, don't 'cha!!!


January 12, 1959 - Charlie Winslow Jr. driving

Recognize them? [Facebook]


Th-th-that's all, folks! Info below is about manipulating the website.


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The oldest cartoons are now at the top.

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If you feel like sleuthing, I think that the answers to who the cartoons depict may be in the GE newsletters. The GE newsletters are found bound at the Black River Academy Museum. Many thanks to the Director, Georgia Brehm, who knew exactly where to find them. The museum is in Ludlow, Vermont at 14 High Street (next to where the "freeze locker" was located). A great place to visit. bramvt.org


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