Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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16 THE ENFIELD ECHO holding an auction during this week, of her pictures. No bids under ten thousand to be considered. Get busy, if you plan to take ad- vantage of this wonderful opportunity!” Mile. Josephine Lanza now occupies the center of the operatic stage. She has shown signs of remarkable talent ever since her youth. Her voice has such emotional qualities as to be able to move anyone or anything. In a recent concert in Chicago everyone in her audience was moved either to tears or laughter. Mile. Lanza will sing from W. B. Z. tomorrow evening at eight o’clock.” “Miss Pearl Jandreau, the greatest woman chemist in the coun- try, has just discovered four new elements and is at present engaged in making important improvements in Mendeleef’s Periodic Law in order to make room for her elements.” “Mr. Felix Locario, the well known historian, announces that his work on ‘Evolution in Five Volumes,’ will go on sale next we:k. Mr. Locario is a historical genius equal if not superior to Mr. H. G- Wells.” Now a very powerful voice is heard. An auction is going on in Louisiana conducted by Mr. Felix Javorski, widely noted for his stentorian tones. He won a large prize upon his graduation from a school of auctioneering because of the marvelous development of his remarkable voice. After listening in vain for a few moments all connection was lost and then a soprano voice was heard coming from the private station of a doctor. Miss Winnifred Jones was singing for the ben- efit of her fiance, whom she met in her very successful career as a nurse. I immediately realized that she was not singing for my bene- fit so I began to listen to station W. Q. R., where I could hear Mr. Edward Libby at the annual banquet of the Bachelors’ Club, of which he is a permanent member speaking on, “Why, I resolved to remain always a bachelor.” W- B. Z. then gave the following announcements: “The famous troupe of toe dancers known as the M. M. Company consisting of Miss Margaret Maloney, Miss Eleanor Kibbe, Mr. Charges Morrill and Miss Kathryn McCray, all graduates of Enfield High School, will perform in September at Court Square Theatre in Springfield. Be sure and order tickets now and avoid the rush.” Oh, say! Give some one else a chance to listen in. (Making- the necessary adjustments.) The announcer is speaking from a broad-casting station in California, “Miss Mary Daly, the great soloist is accompanied by Miss Mary Ferguson. Miss Daly, the retiring little singer from Thompsonville, Connecticut, who sends her voice to the public yet cannot be seen.” Here is some fresh news about the students, who graduated from the Enfield High School in 1923. “Miss Margaret Gordon assisted by Miss Alma Hawthorne is conducting a fashionable boarding school for girls. Through their combined efforts they have graduated many excellent dancers.

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 15 routes in the country. He is speaking on, “Economy in Advertising as I Learned It Years Ago in High School Salesmanship Class. George was always business-like when he was in school. His voice soon faded away and I could then hear very faintly my old schoolmate, Alton Nash speaking to me. He says he has found a metal lighter and cheaper than aluminum, which will revo- lutionize the metal industry. He has heard that Ruth Sinton is still single and teaching school in the old home town of Somers, Connecticut and that Mary Nash, who always has her hair arranged in the latest style is successfully conducting a hair dressing parlor. (Pauses) The static then drowned every sound but when it cleared, I could hear a violin solo being played by Florence Thornes. She is playing for the radio company. Why! I am just informed that she has refused several brilliant offers in marriage and finally has settled down and living in Chicago after a long musical career in which she started in the capitals of Europe. Also that President Hoover has appointed Miss Katherine Shaughnessy as his private secretary. In 1923 she never sat still long enough to be found. (Picking up Springfield Station.) Miss Eleanor Niemiec and Miss Florence Rowan, the expert stenographers, are taking dictation in the municipal department. (Listening) Oh! How romantic! Miss Vera Terwilliger is on her honeymoon in Europe. When she arrives in New York, she is expected to rule her house in her calm way. Allyn Prior gave a speech last Friday on “How to Remove Freckles with My Newly Discovered Freckle Remover.” If we had only known of this in the year 1923! Gertrude Stafford is employed by a millinery company as a saleslady. She now has a chance to use her powers of talking at last. I am sure there will be many sales. M iss Hannah French would you like to hear about the circus ? (After a pause.) An announcement from W. B. Z. “Barnum and Bailey’s circus has two brand new attractions. Mme. Azelle Chasser alias Hazel Hunt of Enfield High School, Class of 1923, is the most famous tight-rope walker in the world, while another very famous personage, Graydon Keery of the same school and class is the most daring bare-back rider ever known. The manager states that he does not know how his circus was ever called complete with- out them. The circus will appear in Springfield tomorrow. Don’t miss it!” (Listening to Foreign News.) “Mr. Ralph Jandreau of the well-known Enfield High School of Thompsonville has been recalled from France where he recently acted as U. S. Ambassador, because of his inability to express himself in simple enough English for the French to understand.” “Attention, Public! ! Miss Gladys Kellogg, famous painter, is

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 17 “Miss Mary Hogan has signed a contract with the Gilbert Clock Company of Winsted, Connecticut, to powder the faces of their alarm clocks.” “Shortly after her graduation from college, Miss Eleanor Gowdy took a trip to the Pacific Coast. While crossing the Rockies she married the guide. She now spends most of her time in climb- ing to fame.” Who could have imagined! “Margaret Hogan, a leading musician and on the program every evening. She will entertain the radio fans June 27, 1944 by playing the new Victor Records. “The Palm Olive Company has accepted Miss Genievieve Delaney’s resignation. She has been posing as “Keep that School Girl Complexion,” but will now travel as private secretary for President Gendron taking notes of his speeches. Miss Delaney has the distinction of being the first woman to hold this position. “Miss Harriet Hamilton is recognized as one of the leading wel- fare workers in the state. Her many speeches on city improvement are published by the leading newspapers and magazines. She is now conducting a drive for a new play ground for the City of Thomp- sonville. “Miss Marie Fleming has organized a Girl Scout Troop in Thompsonville. She has lived up to her reputation of being “The Leader of the Four Hundred.” “America has produced another champion—Miss Dorothy Hughes has captured the title from the Japanese tennis champion by three straight victories. She was considered a coming star in last season’s tournament. “Albert Hanson has resigned his position as football coach at Princeton to become manager of the New York Americans for 1944. If he is as successful in managering a baseball team as he was in coaching football the ‘Yanks’ will have the pennant clenched next season. “Miss Hannah French who is teaching Latin in the Enfield High School is called ‘The eighth wonder of the world,’ a woman who ex- presses herself in few words.” (Pauses) W. B. Z. “Good Night.” Class By Pearl Jandreau Leaving the halls of Enfield As have former classes free Following in their footsteps Is the class of “twenty-three.” We may not be so brilliant, We may not be so bright, Jingle and Margaret Hogan But our future’s just as hopeful And our hearts are just as light. So ere our final parting, Just for a bit of fun; We’ll write a little jingle Including everyone.