Central High School - Cog N Pen Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Cu Mr. U. fi. Schvicher who has, during our Senior year been mur guide and friend, me dedicate this issue of our Senior Pivot.

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Class Prophecy By SOPHIE J. OPPENHEIM AND Morris SCHLAIN There was a decisive ring at the door. As I was standing near, i opened it, and to mv amazement who should I perceive but President Kessel and the First Lady of the Land, Mrs. Kessel, nee Ruth Greenfield. I concealed my surprise. This was the first time Í had seen Mr. Kessel since the elections when he K d become the executive of the land, and my husband, the Secretary of State. Therefore, I formally bade them enter. I told myself I would not presume upon my friendship with them at dear old Central. But the President must have noticed my attitude. Grasp- ing my hand he said jokingly: “Sophie, don't act like an iceberg. I haven't changed any from the cute little boy who used to pull Ruthie's curls, and who helped raise Cain in 219.7 That broke the ice, so to speak. I embraced Ruthie and then we all entered the sitting room. Over the teacups, conversation flowed steadilv. Kessel asked if I knew what had become of the students that had gradulated with us. I told him I had kept an eye on the doings of all our fellow-graduates, and be- gan relating them to my guests. “Did you notice that portly and impressive leader at the Metropolitan Opera House? Well, that’s no other than Jooky Adoff. As a side line he speaks on the best way of swallowing pills. Lottie Berger keeps a “Clean Wash Laundry” and has as her as- sistants Irma Falk and Genevieve Garrigan. Mildred Taylor is the proprietor of a terpischore establishment, and Agnes Keogh and Emily Prach help her. Sophie Eisner has selected Harold Berla as her spouse, and she sends her brood to the “Select Seminary” . of which Rae Steinlauf is the head. Sophie Gelbond has turned out to be a famous interior decorator, and it is whispered she is making plans for the decoration of the house in which Helen Straussberg and Jerry Kridel are to live. Ethel Coe is in charge of a matri- monial agency, and she told me some of the recent applicants were Rose Greenstein and Sam Pedlosky, Celia Schwartz and Joseph Rothenberg, Rhoda Eder and Donald Fox. Meltzer is competing with Charlie Chaplin in slap-stick comedies, while Esther Gold- farb is said to be a worthy component of Mary Pick- ford’s steel. Gussie Ostrowsky, as you know, de- signed Ruth’s trousseau, while Frieda Nasanowsky is Mr. Wiener’s secretary. Rosenberg is now a twenty- five thousand dollar a week basketball star of the first magnitude, and Les Cassidy is solemnly preach- ing behind the pulpit. It's really quite amusing, but many of our graduates have returned to the scenes of their childhood torture. Hannah Stein is teaching cutology, Ida Franceschini and Virgie Shipman are gymnastic instructors, Samuel Levin is coach of the football team, Mary Martinka teaches the pupils that one and one make two. Les Picot teaches loveology while Harry Meyer instructs the pupils how to parlez Francaise. Sayde Marotta is a missionary in the Can- nibal Isles instructing the natives not to eat with their fingers. Her mate is Frank Young. Morris Schlain, as you know, is treasurer of the United States, and Mildred Jacobson occupies the position of treasures, while Cooper is vice-president. It does seem funny that for four years this country is to be ruled by Cen- tralites. Truly, we were an unusual class. Arace earns his living by grinding the organ, and has for his dancer, Helen Stark. Philip Brief is in the circus as the tallest man in the world, Spector as the fun- niest, Goodman the thinnest, and Palagonia as snake charmer. Fishgrund is the chief advertisement for Pomade Hair Perfume. Ruderman has taken over Joe’s hot dog store, and has for his waiters Mittl, Dippel and Sippel. Javalas is in charge of an insane asylum, the chief wardens being Hyman Brief and Anderson, and the matron is Agnes Sweeney. Kruger demonstrates his physical ability in a Hoboken Theatre. The central figure in the sensational divorce suit which is sweeping the country is Celia Levin, the great grand opera singer, known as Madame Kraze Curzi. Her attorney is no other than that famous lawyer, Sadie Goldstein. Rebecca Sternberg is the chief speaker for Woman Suffrage. Morris Hal- perin conducts a ten cent novel store, while Wortsel is an all round handy man. Lockwood has organized a chain cigar store, while Julian is manager of the five and ten, Adelaide Mann being manageress. Wil- liam Dector is the world’s billiard champ, while Kat- zin is a model in a haberdashery. Biebelberg is a waiter in a beanery, and Mildred Redman keeps a hairdressing parlor. Whethem is in charge of the street cleaners, and Wanerman is life guard in the Morris Canal. By the way, La Bar has had again a free ride in a police patrol, for being too much of a lady killer. Usually he employs Farr as his attorney, but now, for reasons unknown, he is employing Fried- man the great jurist. Fannie Poll is a bookkeeper in a Shorthand Business College. Rothenberg has pur- chased Bill Ritters Candy Emporium, and is distribut- ing samples free. Laura Smith is a jazz instructor, while Fannie Rosinsky is employed in a Beauty Par- lor, giving advice for the obtainment of dimples. Pauline Rakofsky has married Mr. Lissner and Pauline, Jr., is being taught to use her vocal chords by Flora Goldstein. Marie Statella is chief taster of the Eskimo Pie Firm in order to ascertain the purity of it. Needless to relate Marie dotes on her job and waxeth fat. Rose Siegal has married a Cincinnati financier by the name of Goldmine. And last of all, our own Billie Helbig has just returned from the last Continued on Page 47

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PRESIDENT OF THE CLASS KESSEL, MEYER. 337 Peshine Avenue. Commercial Spanish. Prospects: N. Y. U. “Hail to the chief, who in triumph advances.” President of the 4A Class; Vice-President of 4C Class; President of Central Service Club; Vice-President of Central Service Club; As- sistant Manager of the Basketball Team; Manager of the Basketball Team; Winner of Old English “C”. Senior Follies. Meyer had better be careful, for a lion among the ladies is a dread- ful thing. But he can take care of himself. His list of activities is one to be proud of. VICE PRESIDENT OF CLASS DippEL, Horace E. 463 Clinton Avenue. Technical. Vice-President. Prospects: Business. “The right man in the right place.” Vice-President of 4A Class; Pres. Technical Club; Vice-Pres. Radio Club; Central Service Club; Track Team; Gym Exhibition. For an obliging person, Horace wins the cut glass necktie. SECRETARY OF CLASS GELBOND, SOPHIE R. 88 Stratford Place. Commercial Art. Secretary. Prospects: Art School. “Her popularity is exceeded only by her good looks.” Secretary of 4A Class; Girls’ Service Club; Treasurer of Girls’ Service Club; Senior Pivor Board; Staff Typist; Pivor Reporter; Senior Follies; 4B Valentine Dance Committee; 4C Harvest Dance A Committee; G. S. C. Musical Committee; Glee Club; Girls’ Swim- ming Club; Journalist Club; Chess and heckers Club; Girls’ Dramatic Qlub; Girls’ Athletic Association. Sophie’s popularity among her classmates is the result of her hard labor, especially this term. She is a good, all-around girl with rare qualities. TREASURER OF CLASS SCHLAIN, MORRIS. 34 Boyd Street. Commercial Treasurer Prospects: U. of Iowa. “A lion among the ladies is a dreadful thing.” Treasurer of 4C, 4B, and 4A Class; Senior Pivot Board; Spanish Club; Alpha and Omega Club; W. W. Debating Society; Journalist Club; Chess and Checkers Club; Business Manager of Senior Follies; President of Mystical 13; Central Service Club. Schlain could be content on a lonely island if he had his ladies with him. He sure does love the women. 25