Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

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18 Yel eat (ACRe hae 3) sO eked Alice Maday, assisted by Corrine Schools, was add- ing a long column of figures. So the old pals were still doing bookkeeping together. Now the scene changed completely, and a large theatre in New York appeared. On a large bill-board a life-like picture of “Iggy” Burr held my attention. Looking closer, I perceived the words, “M. William- ina Burr, now appearing in person. See and hear her in Broadway’s latest number, ‘Pass the Salt”, A view of the interior showed the owner’s office. A young lady, whom I immediately recognized as Edythe Topping, casually strolled in. After slyly removing the gum from her mouth, she began to pull out drawer after drawer, apparently in search of some necessary article. As her search grew more extensive, a look of alarm spread over her features. All at once her face lighted with a smile as she pulled a pencil from her hair. As this picture faded, a laundry flashed upon the screen. Princess Delliacono, wielding an electric iron, displayed a great deal of energy, which served as inspiration fcr the workers under her supervision. I smiled inwardly, recalling her energetic nature, especially in English classes. Quickly the scene shifted to a beauty parlor on the forty-eighth floor of the Wheeler Building. Stasia Piasecki, the proprietor, was expertly apply- ing a beauty clay to a customer’s face. I recognized the patron, even through this mask, as Mary Walker, star reporter of the “Tattle Tale”. Suddenly the docr flew open and Lilla Kelly breathlessly entered. Her face glowed with excitement. Mary, ever on the alert for news, listened to her for a moment; then both dashed out the door. Beauty clay and facials were forgotten for the time being. Now a broadcasting station in Boston was shown. Joe Sarro, Whispering Baritone of the Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra, was crooning a heartrending solo. A close-up of the orchestra itself revealed Joe Har- rigan, Gardner Walker, George Hanson, George Voegeli, Michael Soldani, Gert Sweet, and Dot Hay- ward among its number. I next perceived the Grand Terminal of Greater Mansfield. Behind a huge stand stood Frances Mor- ton, selling papers. A modern electric locomotive pulled in, and as the passengers filed into the station, I recognized Edward Cody, Home-Run King, and Charlotte Morse, composer. A great commotion was taking place at the end of the ticket line. Elinor Woodbury, late as usual, was vainly trying to push aside a fat gentleman. Elinor was head librarian in the spacious library of New West Mansfield. Next an airplane, flashing across the screen, swooped gracefully to earth. As the pilot descended I recognized Grace Dean. The passenger alighted, swaying dizzily. A closer view confirmed my sus- picions. Ray Alimenti, World’s Daredevil, had just been performing on the wings. Then I saw the familiar speedway of New West Mansfield. A large bus, driven by Billy Cornish, sped past. By the expression on the passengers’ faces I could see that they were none too sure of his skill. A motorcycle, seeming to come from nowhere, whizzed by. A hasty glimpse was sufficient. Billy Dunne was still trying to become a hill climber. The following picture was rather blurred. As it cleared, I could see a large crowd. In its center was Joe Falotico, mounted on a box, delivering a fiery speech on the advantages of living in White- ville. One man loudly applauded. As the picture faded, I recognized him as Emerson Conrad. Then a series of Pathé announcements appeared: “Wilma Sowle has recently won a dance mara- then, which was conducted at the “Pepper Pot”, on the shores of the Winnicunett. “Ida Morini now owns a chain of grocery stores.” “Daphne Fowler has become a model in Paris, demonstrating the perfect curtsy.” “Angelina Squadrilli has founded a home for stray dogs and cats.” “Arthur Jodrey is appearing in a picture with Greta Garbo.” “Virmadel Johnson is a successful lion tamer for Ringling Brothers.” “Eleanor Smith and Gladys Peck, noted acrobats, are touring the country.” “Sherwood Knight, who has become a missionary in the Far East, is teaching the natives the art of eloquent oration.” “Olga Cotterill has made a non-stop flight to Sharon in one of her latest inventions, a wingless glider.” “Louise Monty, noted woman scientist, has dis- covered a new planet.” “Lena DiGiovanni has attained fame as an astrologist.” “Leo Fletcher, famed explorer, has just com- pleted an expedition into the heart of Africa.” “Enid Warren has become a world-famous comedienne, successor to Marie Dressler.” “Charlie Buck, owing to his height, is working for the Children’s Relief Association, untangling elusive kites and gliders.” “Clair Griswold has become famous through one of his paintings portraying life in Foxboro.” “Doug DeLutis, model for Sure-Shine Dental Creme, is known as The Man with the Smile.” “Hugo Blandori and Johnny Certuse have re- placed Amos and Andy.” “Harold Nordberg and Rudy Vallee are broad- casting on the same program.” “Upon the retirement of Charlie Scarborough,

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NY eliee Yor Ag he baie), Os kerk 17 Benny Ketchum Abner Ketchum Mrs. Barrett Claudia Tommy Lansing John Bruce Charles Martin Jura Charente Var Charente Bella McWatt Elmira Spinster Elvira Spinster Eleanor Smith Spivins Tulio Picciandria Tokio Joseph Sarro Watkins Arthur Jodrey Louis Davison Leo Fletcher Lucille Giles Dorothy Hayward Ralph Chase Henry Clark George Hanson Gertrude Sweet Gino Scarpellini Edythe Topping Dorothy Strese DANCERS Wilma Sowle Robert Barre Margery Shepard Joseph Harrigan Ida Morini Mamie Lombardi Joseph Falotico Michael Soldani On Thanksgiving night “A Lucky Break” was presented in the Town Hall before an audience of about eight hundred. After the play dancing was enjoyed, with music by Strople’s Orchestra. A pleas- ing aftermath of all these activities was the delight- ful party given to the cast by the coach, Mrs. Morse. This has been a successful year in all sports, through the efforts of Francis Murphy, Nickey Rossi, Charles Buck, Harold Willard, Hugo Blandori, Alfred DeLutis, John Certuse, Louis Davison, and Edward Cody. The Girls’ Basket Ball Team has had an excep- tional year, with Lucille Giles as captain, supported by Margaret Burr, Dorothy Strese, Helen Schromm, Gladys Harlor, Wilma Sowle, and Elinor Woodbury, manager. Many of the class have labored long and well for the “Green Parrot”. Prophecy of the By Dorotuy It was a warm day in June, 1950, that I re- turned to Mansfield. I had planned this visit in anticipation of meeting my old classmates. All my efforts were futile, however, since everything had completely changed. Massive buildings had replaced the small wooden structures of old Mansfield. The streets were crowded, and though I searched for familiar faces, I saw none. I followed the crowd for a time. Most of the people appeared to be ent- ering a large building a short distance down the street. I realized it was a theatre. There being nothing to prevent my entrance, I walked in. The tiers of leather seats had given way to comfortable This year Mary Walker, Edythe Topping, and Henry Clark took part in the annual speaking contest. In the historical pageant in honor of George Washington, which was presented on May 20, parts were taken by Muriel Hall, Henry Clark, George Hanson, Wilma Sowle, Margaret Burr, Lucille Giles, Ralph Chase, George Voegeli, John Scaldini, Arthur Jodrey, James Bannon, Francis Murphy, Leo Fletch- er, and John Certuse. At a class meeting on April 8, Mr. Robinson announced Wilma Sowle valedictorian, and Gertrude Sweet salutatorian. The following were admitted to membership in the Pro Merito Society: Hugo Blandori, Margaret Burr, John Certuse, Ralph Chase, Henry Clark, Lucille Giles, Arthur Jodrey, Alice Maday, Charlotte Morse, Wilma Sowle, Gertrude Sweet, Margaret Valois, George Voegeli, and Elinor Woodbury. Dorothy Strese was chosen to predict the fu- ture, Edythe Topping to draw up the will, Dorothy Hayward to write the ode, Charlotte Morse to com- pose the music for the ode, and Elinor Woodbury to compile the history of the class. Class night exercises were held in the Mansfield Tavern on May 14. At last, after four memorable years of work and play, we near our goal. With our graduation exercises on June 22, and the reception to be tendered us on June 24 by the Junior Class, our high school life draws to a close. We shall miss the daily associa- tion with our classmates. We know that we shall miss the friendship and advice of our teachers, which we have enjoyed throughout our course. Let us each profit by this friendship and advice. Let our graduation be not a sunset but the dawn of a suc- cessful and useful life. Class of 1932 L. STRESE arm chairs. I was not in the least reluctant to sink into one of these. In a few moments the lights were dimmed, and to my amazement, there appeared on the screen the words, “Vocations and Avocations of the Clas s of 1932, Mansfield High School.” For a moment I sat breathless, eagerly awaiting the first picture. There it was, a large modern factory. A closer view disclosed the name, EFatmore Peanut Butter Co., Valois Valois. Next there appeared a view of the owner’s office. Sitting at a ponderous desk was Marguerite, personally sampling a large jar of peanut butter. Another office was shown, where

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Yee ebe AsReteeb OC Oskal 19 Harold Willard has unanimously been elected to his position.” “Through much strenuous effort, Henry Clark has perfected a bookkeeping machine, especially de- signed for the use of high school bookkeeping class- es.” “Joe Connor has entered into national competi- tion with Walt Winchell.” “Hollywood’s latest find, Alfred Cataloni, is ap- pearing in a picture with Joe E. Brown.” “Walter Lawrence, discoverer of the buttonless suit, is perfecting a luminous collar button.” “Among the traveling saleswomen of the Jaw Relef Chewing Gum Company are Mamie Lombardi, Ida Matto, and Mafalda Palladino.” “John Scaldini, architect, has recently completed plans for a bird bath, guaranteed for five years.” “The inseparable pals, Gladys Harlor and Lu- cille Giles, are teaching the technique of basketball to the savages of Africa.” “Tul io Picciandra is appearing in person on the stage of the Parisian Theatre in Norton.” “Regina Leary is teaching school in Scooneis- ville, Idaho.” “Lewis Davison, chiropractor, has become a mil- lionaire through his discovery of a new twist, guar- anteed to add ten years to life.” “Klizabeth White, James Bannon, and Ralph Chase have erected an institution for the preserva- tion of Model T Fords.” “Harry Andrews and Marguerite Wills have be- come partners in a collar button manufacturing com- pany.” “Virginia Sherman has constructed a card table guaranteed not to fold up while in use.” “Helen Schromm is now a doctor, specializing in the treatment of fractured noses.” “The four men from Sodom, Bob Barre, Russ Walker, Dutchie Cobb, and Hilbert Hartwell re- cently returned from a trip to the Orient, where they have been searching for singing earthworms.” “Dartmouth College, newly located in Easton, has engaged Nickey Rossi and Francis Murphy as instructors in the art of self-expression, their spec- ialty being the current hit, “The Lily and the Lamb.” “Through their unusual ability in public speak- ing, Albert Salachi and Gino Scarpellini have be- come congressmen.” “Leah Prew, Dot Marston, and Muriel Hall have become taxi-dancers in a local dance-hall.” “Margery Shepard has become matron of a home for disconsolate sailors.” “Alson Cobb, after concentrating for ten years, has published his book, “How, When, and Where HO) ” But before the last picture was finished, I was rudely jostled. As I awoke, I heard someone mur- mur an apology. Could I have been sleeping all through the real performance and dreamed an imag- inary one had taken place? I tried to appear com- posed as I arose to allow someone to pass before me. “Hdythe,” I exclaimed, “is it really you?” For reply I received a cold look, which quickly turned to one of warm recognition. Taking my arm, she led me to the street door, insisting that I accompany her home to talk over old times. Class Will By EpytHe M. Toppinc We, the Class of 1932, of the Mansfield High School, State of Massachusetts, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and desirous of settling our school affairs, do hereby make, publish, and de- clare this to be our last will and testament, making null and void all other wills previously made by us. We constitute and appoint Mrs. Gertrude F. Olsen the executrix and trustee of this our last will and testament. 1. To the incoming seniors, we leave every book of American history, with the firm belief that they will appreciate ‘““Muzzey” as much as we have. 2. To the incoming juniors we leave the task of initiating the incoming sophomores into the ways of dear old M. H. S. 3. To the incoming sophomores we leave the newly repaired desk tops in the Study Hall, behind which they may occasionally nibble a belated lunch. 4. To the faculty we leave our fondest hopes that our successors will welcome every opportunity for acquiring knowledge, just as the Class of ’32 has done. 5. William Cornish leaves to Jack Briggs a few inches of his towering height, so that Jack, in the future, can, without any difficulty, see every- thing that goes on above him. 6. Mary Arayas leaves her secret of the ever- lasting permanent wave to Vera Julian. 7. Olga Cotterill and Stasia Piasecki leave their positions on the lunch counter to Phyllis Jal- bert and Elizabeth Cochran, respectively. 8. Arthur Jodrey leaves to William Gross space