Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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Raschi: Yes, and Evelyn DiDonato is the charming vocalist. She leaves you spell- bound whenever she sings Evelyn Comeau’s latest hit, “1 Hear a Melody.” (From outside comes. “Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Harvard Coach, former Agawam athlete, sets record! Extra! Read all about it!”) Alma: Now who — could — he be? Why — Joe Pisano, of course. Run out and get a paper, Obbic. (Daglio exits) Lorraine: I can still remember the day that Joe was appointed football coach at Harvard. Why, every broadcasting company and especially the Jackson National Television System honored Joe. He was on a national hookup for about two hours. Raschi: Yale’s basketball coach, Edward Neilson, gets lots of publicity, too. Robert Xotman. the radio sports commentator, gives Eddie a buildup every week. Alma: Speaking of the radio, do you listen to the Lepore Shampoo Pot O' Silver program ? Lorraine: Yes, it’s my favorite program. The comedians. Lulu and I)odo, arc a scream! Raschi: (Puzzled) Lulu and Dodo? Alma: Yes, Louise Allen and Dorothy Conroy. You’re missing a great program, Ray. John Caldon is master of ceremonies, and he’s just as humorous as the two girls. (Daglio enters) Daglio: (Excited, with open paper in hands) Wait until you hear this! (Reads) “Pisano sets new record! Harvard coach. Joe Pisano, former Agawam athlete, sets a new world’s record. Never before in the history of any college has a college remained undefeated in football for more than two seasons. However. Pisano’s Harvard teams have remained undefeated for the past four consecutive seasons. Robert Healy, Dean at Harvard, presented Pisano with a golden trophy in recognition of his excellent coaching.” Well, what do you think of that? Alma: That’s grand. Ix’t me see the paper. Obbie. (Daglio gives her part of the paper.) Say, look at this! (Reads) “Reconstruction of Paris completed. Local men, Frederick Pruczinski and Robert Wilson, have just returned from France where they directed the remodeling of Paris. Paris is now more beautiful than ever and should be on the list of every traveler. (Bewildered) Visit your local Wright and Davis Trav- elers Bureau for information where to spend that summer abroad.” Goodness, for a moment I thought I was reading a news item. Lorraine: What original advertising! That must be the clever work of the Went- worth Sisters Advertising Agency. We must see them, Alma. Maybe they can give us a few ideas for our advertising. Daglio: That must be this morning’s paper on your desk. Ray. What’s new in the Highlight Column? Raschi: I’ll look for it. (Struggles through mess of papers) Here it is. Listen to this! (Reads) “Patricia Coughlin, the vice-president of the Henry Ford Motor Company needs to own but one per cent more of the stock to be co-president of the firm. Flash! Gloria Savioli, world’s champion typist, will return from her western tour this week. Marguerite Lctellier, Miss Savioli’s private secretary, stated that Miss Savioli is to appear at the new enlarged Agawam High School in the near future.” Our class certainly has become famous! Alma: This comic strip, “Superwoman, by Theresa Roscoc is thrilling. Lorraine: Alma! You don’t still read the funnies. Daglio: Why not! I read them! I wouldn’t miss David Cesan’s “LiP Abner, Jr.” for anything! Raschi: They haven’t grown up yet, Lorraine. Alma: What do you mean uc haven’t grown up yet? If I’m not mistaken, that on your desk is a copy of Vincent Caroleo’s popular child story, “Snow White and the Seven Elves.” Explain that! Raschi: (Embarrassed) Well —well — it’s such a cute story that — say, we haven’t heard all the highlights. Read them, Obbie. (Gives them to Daglio) Daglio: (Reads) “Edward Ramah now has exclusive control of all the cleaning and dyeing companies in the City of Agawam and its suburbs. Springfield and West [28]

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Dap lio: And my boss? Alma: (ice, but it’s a small world! (Telephone rings) Raschi: Sit down. Make yourselves at home! It this is another complaint. I'll . . . (Into phone, gruffly) President Raschi speaking . . . Leger? . . . Oh! Kenneth I-egei ! . . . Vo, I own the lot across the street ... I bought it from the John Diduk Real Estate Agency last year . . . Certainly, you and Harold Clark can use it for a billboard! . . .Good-bye! (Hangs up) Thar was Kenneth Leger. Daglio: That chocolate taste to the new Leger and Clark Toothpaste is all right. I use it four times a day. Lorrairii : Maybe Hjordis Paulson or Ralph ()li cr will pose for the billboard. They've been doing a lot of posing for national advertisers. Alma: Their pictures do improve the scenery. Daglio: I've often noticed their pictures on the cover of Myrt's Co-Ed Fashions magazine. Myrtle Maillard and Albina Shea are brilliant editors. Their magazine has a national circulation. Raschi: Who does the modeling? Lor rain; : Barbara Risley and Shirley Wilcoxson. Raschi: Remind me to get the magazine! I've been missing a lot! Lorraine: Speaking of models, Cecile Brusseau and Helen McDonald model the dresses in our store. Alma: Yes, and Stanley Anderson is our store manager. Daglio: It seems odd that we four should all land in the 1 ress business. You know— (Daglio’s interrupted by the appearance of a Telegram Boy. It's Alfred Mutti.) All: Why. Alfred Mutti! Mall-: Hello, everybody! 1 have a singing telegram for you. Raymond, from your North Agawam “gang. (Sings. “Happy Birthda) to You. ) Raschi: (ice! It is my birthday! I almost forgot! All: Happy birthday, Ray! Mutti: I sing telegrams just as a side line, you know. I'm really an undertaker, but bu-incss hasn't been too good lately. That Dr. William Wylie's Eternal Tonic certainly adds years to people’s lives! Catherine Smith’s best seller, Don't Ever Die. doesn’t help my business any either. Well, good-bye folks. Hope to see you again soon. (Leaves) Daglio: Not in your parlor. I hope. Lorraine: Say. what are your North Agawam friends doing? Raschi: No doubt you've heard about Edmund Massa. Alma: Yes, isn’t it grand that lie’s been appointed Secretary of the Navy. Lorraine and I met him the last time we were in Washington on business. We saw John Walker there, too. He and Jeannette Hart are co-workers in the Treasury Department. Lorraine: What's Bob Grady doing? Daglio: He teaches chemistry at the exclusive Marianne Brad) School for girls. Alma: Wasn’t that the school that nearly exploded last week? Raschi: Yes. Bob was experimenting with his new non-explosive substance for pre- venting baldness. Daglio: Marianne has a fine school. Geraldine Balboni teaches Latin there, and Mary Grasso is the gym teacher. Lorrairu : What are the De Forge boys doing? Raschi: Leo and Philip are the proprietors of the North Agawam Ritz Hotel. Alma: Really? I’ve often admired its original architecture. Daglio: It was designed by Eleanor Zucco and built by the Calabrese and Richmond Construction Company. Lorraine: Who did the beautiful interior decorating? Raschi: Eleanor Scagni with the help of the Zancho sisters, Frances and Jennie. Daglio: The De Forge Brothers know how to draw crowds there. They’ve got the popular 26-piece Philip Brusseau Orchestra under contract. Millie Pisano is one of the talented musicians. [27]

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Springfield. Flash! The Agawam Hospital has added more efficient nurses to its staff. Among them are Jennie Subotin, Mary Gravel, Catherine Rachck, and Norma Mitchell. Jean Petersen, the famous dietitian, has found a single diet that adds pounds to thin people and makes fat people thin.” Did I read that right? Lorraine: Obbie, you need glasses! I’d advise the I)iduk-French opticians. Alma: He did read it right. 1 know, because I was talking with Jean’s assistant, Thelma Beal, the other day. (Telephone Rings) Raschi: Excuse me. (Picks up phone) President Raschi speaking . . . Senator Carr? . . .Oh! Charles Carr! . . . The Senate won’t repeal the bill? . . . What did the House think of it? State Representative, Charles Porter, approved? . . . Well, thanks anyway. Goodbye! (Hangs up) I can’t understand it. Our Massachusetts woman governor, Joan Baker, said the legislature would repeal the bill. Dagtio: What’s this all about. Ray? Raschi: (Disgusted) Women’s dresses! Listen to this. (Takes clipping from desk drawer and reads) “Dress lengths to be longer! Frances Arnold and Irene Marotte, Hollywood wardrobe censors of the John Quirk Film Company, have succeeded in passing a bill whereby women’s dresses must not be more than ten inches from the Hoor. Lorraine: So what? Raschi: So u hatf That means more material for each dress I manufacture, and I can’t get the act repealed! Alma: Oh, cheer up, Ray! Daglio: Do you know that Eleanor Pruczinski’s and Madelainne Richard's Thor- oughbred Dog Farm was honored for having the curliest-haired dogs in the country? Alma: Really? That reminds me! My hair needs to be set for Saturday. I'll have to call the Placido-Penna Beauty Parlor for an appointment. Lorraine: You should have called at least three weeks ago to make the appointment. The Hollywood hair stylist, Emma Scherpa, is there. Alma: Well, I’ll see if Esther Littlefield, the private secretary at the parlor, has an opening. Raschi: What do you say. Obbie? Let’s forget work and celebrate my birthday by taking the girls out. Daglio: Good idea, Ray! Well, girls? Lorraine, Alma: Wc like it! Raschi: We can start by having dinner and dancing at the “Agawam Trocadero.’’ Lorraine: Isn’t that the new restaurant owned by Carmella Pisano and Virginia Brinker? Daglio: Yes. They have delicious food there. Then we can go to the Everett Neil Playhouse and see Barbara Chapin in Grapes of Joy.” Lorraine, Alma: Sounds grand! Raschi: I’d better let my secretary know I’m going out or she’ll have the entire G-Men squad, including the chief, William Chiba, looking for me. (Picks up phone) Phyllis, I mean. Miss Connor, please take the “Do Not Disturb” sign from the door, and place the “Out for the Day” sign on it . . . Yes, and ask one of the fellows to drive the car out front . . . no, not the Cadillac . . . my new Regnier roadster. (Hangs up; gets hat and asks) Ready, folks? Daglio: Come, girls, here’s where ask for a raise! (They begin walking out) Alma: Lorraine and I still have a bone to pick with you, Ray! Lorraine: Yes. Ray! Raschi: Let’s hurry and make it a juicy steak bone at the “Agawam Trocadero.” Alma Lodi Lorraine Hawkes Alfred Daglio Raymond Raschi [ 29 J