Lyman Hall High school - Singer Chronicle Yearbook (Wallingford, CT)

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Jennie Wooding Toy Airplane THE CHRONICLE Jennie, you are a speedy girl ; Your typing has set us all in a whirl. This airplane, too, is a pretty fast thing, You can keep up your speed if you stick to its wing. Eva Kratzke Megaphone Are you bashful or have you a cold? To us, your voice is rarer than gold. Use this megaphone every day, Then maybe we’ll hear what you have to say. Alyce Griffin Rope The boys come, but they don’t seem to stay, But “Where there’s a will, there’s always a way.’' So grasp this rope in your trusty hand ; If you throw it right, a man you’ll land. Ruth Wolf Gun Bank messengers often are robbed, they say; We hope this won’t happen to you some day. “Safety First” is well to keep in mind. Behind this gun you are safe, you’ll find. George Squire Can of Beans From Beantown he comes, and there he goes; It’s beans he is from his head to his toes. Now Beans, don’t think we are hitting, But really, you’ll find this gift quite fitting. Helen Todd Alarm Clock Every morning at eight-fifteen You rush in the room and loudly scream, “I’m late again; what shall I do?” This alarm clock is the gift for you. John Dichello Watch Dich! You were never on time, For basketball you were an hour behind. So take this watch, which is always true, And don’t fail to see an appointment through. Vesta Spokes Post Vesta, you carry too heavy a load Of lazy kids who want to be towed. If you do this work, as we’re often told, You’ll need this support, for your back won’t hold. Elizabeth Van Leuvan Meriden is a long way to go Stamps And sometimes trolleys are terribly slow. To write to Les must keep you broke. You’ll find these stamps are really no joke. Helen Hennessy Coal It’s a reducing agent you’re looking for, Something to make you thin, and nothing more. ’Tis said that many things will do; Do you suppose this will work with you? James Murray Sloan’s Liniment Sloan’s liniment is good, ’tis said; Suppose you use it after you’re wed. ’Twill lessen many an ache or pain. You’ll find this bottle all your gain.

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36 THE CHRONICLE the greatest personages in existence, as you a:re to be the founder and head of a manicuring parlor in Henry Elite’s Department Store. Elizabeth Chordas vyou ?me to be renowned as the greatest diver and swimmer the world has ever known. You will have a diving board one thousand feet above the water level of Quinnipiac River, where you will perform marvelous feats now unknown to humanity. Jennie Wooding, in the year 1936, you will receive a call to distant Washington, and will have an interview with the President’s wife. Because she likes the way in which you do your hair, she will have you sign a contract as her social secretary, and you will travel all over the Canary Islands with her, writing even her billets doux to the President himself. John Dichello, your great skill in running huge trucks and motor vehicles of various kinds finally leads to your establishing a trucking system between Yalesville and North Haven, and every day hundreds of the “Dichello Trucks”1 pass over this route from both of these thriving market centers of the world. Jennie Wooding, John McGuire. CLASS GIFTS Frank Niziol Paraffin Teckla Pierson Bottle of CO-2 Your hair was always a terrible sight— Someone kept it mussed, though comb it you might This paraffin, tied in a cloth so tight, Will keep it smooth, if you use it right. Teckla, you lost the CO-2 And didn’t know where to find it; So we give you this, which ought to do, And hope that you will like it. Louise Borgnine A Moon is rather expensive Toy Car And rides are hard to get, But you will find pleasure intensive When you ride in this car, you bet. Alice Olson “Monkey sees—monkey does.” Monkey on a String Alice, just look at this monkey’s fuzz; Treat him nice and about he’ll swing)— He’s not the first you’ve had on a string. Marion Prior Marion, to Muddy River you like to go, Toy Auto But when you go by, you go too slow. Take this car and for Herb you may stop, And when he’s in, just go hippity-hop. Dixon Riggs The radio bug has bitten you; Bag of Nuts, Bolts, etc. Without your radio, what would you do? So take these nuts and bolts and wire, And show us to what you really aspire. Hilda Russo To hike to Choate is, of course, no sin, Picture of Choate But really, you are getting much too thin. A tiresome walk you will prevent By gazing at this, and your time is well spent.

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38 THE CHRONICLE Kathleen Horan There’s a girl with whom we mingle, Roofing Paper Who’s forever talking about her shingle. Perhaps this roofing will aid her When he comes to claim her. And when you build a house for two, These things will be useful, too. Helen Barnes Over hill, over dale, Horse Over park, over pale; See that brown speck going fast— That’s our Helen, flying past. Caroline Keeler Whenever you’re worried, tired, or blue; Snappy Stories There’s no use to worry, fret, or stew; For here you have some classic stories—• Read them all and see their glories. Florence Koletzke As a musician of greatest fame, Picture of a Piano Renowned all over is your name. Here’s something to help you keep in tune That people may hear you, clear to the moon. Herbert Pickett Those red buttons made a hit with us, Buttons But now they are gone, we must make a fuss. The girls took away, the girls must pay; Here are buttons for a rainy day. Catherine Bridgett Catherine, ’tis asleep they say you are; Smelling Salts And when you’re that way, you can’t go far. To keep you awake and on your way These smelling salts will serve every day. Elsie Blakeslee Hot Dog This nice little dog we’re sure you’ll like, Tust think, you can take him on many a hike. Won’t the sight of him to your mind recall Some of your acts while in Lyman Hall? Anna Roche Anna loves to dance, Picture of Murray Anna loves to swim, But the sport she loves the best Is a sport named gym (Jim). Frances Blakeslee Frances, you’re ever searching for a thrill, Mule No one can say you didn’t search well. Couldn’t you get one, riding to school Upon this very balky mule? Alex Nyiri Alex once did win a prize Candy Kisses Of dollars ten in shining gold. After that he went in search Of riches that are quite untold. Henry Burghoff In studies, in sports, you shine like a star. Gold Medal from Your light shines forever, beaming afar. tlour Bag As a gign of reSpect from Qass 24, We give you this medal. How could you ask more?