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

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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

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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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20 No Yok AtRe web Os chan in the rear of the school for parking his bicycle. 9. Frances Morton leaves an alarm clock to her sister Florence. This should prevent Florence from being late next year. 10. Helen Schromm leaves to Lois Griswold her seat on the West Mansfield bus. 11. Elinor Woodbury leaves to Gertrude Willard the task of supporting the High School lunch counter. 12. Dorothy Strese leaves her ability to keep the girls amused during basketball practice to Emma Chase. 13. Charles Buck bequeaths his football togs to Carl Harrington, with the hope that Carl may someday grow to fit them. 14. Joseph Connor leaves his ability to argue to Louis Melchiorri. 15. Dorothy Hayward leaves her well-known giggle to Henrietta Green. 16. Margery Shepard leaves her ability to keep calm, cool, and collected at all times to her younger sister, Marion. 17. Enid Warren leaves a scooter to Kithel Paz- sit and offers to help her get started on cold morn- ings in case the radiator of her car should happen to freeze overnight. 18. John Certuse leaves his ability as an orator to Joseph Julian. 19. Alfred DeLutis leaves his athletic ability to Walter Ripley. We all hope that Rip may some day follow Doug to Fordham University. 20. Harold Willard leaves his sweet personality to William Clem. 21. Bob Barre leaves his ability to maintain a sympathetic attitude toward all to William Max- well. 22. Lewis Davison leaves his inferiority com- plex to George Titus. 23. Hugo Blandori leaves his position as col- lector of faculty A. A. dues to the first one desiring an easy position. 24, Wilma Sowle leaves her original pamphlet entitled “What To Do and When and How To Do It”, to Dorothy Stearns. 25. Ralph Chase leaves a portion of his surplus energy to John Barnes. 26. Marguerite Valois leaves a jar of peanut butter to Marion Gallipeau. 27. Francis Murphy, our official barber, leaves a pair of clippers to the next one desiring the position. 28. James Bannon leaves his position as school chauffeur to Fred Brown. 29. Margaret Burr leaves her recent novel, “Pass the Salt”, to Marjorie MacDiarmid. 30. Corrine Schools leaves four extra fiddle strings to Elizabeth Hall, to be used only in case of dire necessity. 31. Joseph Harrigan leaves to the school or- chestra a banjo, for ambitious musicians to practice on in spare moments. 32. Gino Scarpellini, very generously, offers to teach anyone how to dance “The Lily and the Lamb”, as he softly murmurs “Practice—practice.” 33. Henry Clark leaves to Earl Greany his ability to juggle trunks over unsuspecting heads. 34. Milton Cobb leaves his name of “The Wom- an Hater” to Leland Orcutt. 35. Louise Monty leaves her meek and unas- suming manner to Dorothy Rathbun. 36. The sixth period shorthand class bequeaths a box of pencils to Mrs. Olsen to lend to stenograph- ers who forget their pencils, even as we have done. 36. George Voegeli and Leo Fletcher leave their berets to any two junior boys who will wear them and still manage to look dignified. 388. Alice Maday leaves to anyone who may need it, a specially patented heel, which can be clamped onto any type of shoe at a minute’s notice. 39. To Mr. Robinson we leave one carton of his favorite “Lifesavers”. 40. To Doc Livermore we leave our admiration for a disposition which cannot be spoiled even by a rebellious heater on a cold Monday morning. 41. To the school we leave our sincere wishes for success in all lines of endeavor. In testimony thereof we hereby set our hand and seal this fourteenth day of May, A. D., one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two. WITNESSETH: STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY BUSTER KEATON