Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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16 THE ENFIELD ECHO A beauty Parlor, The Name? Ye Olde Blue and Gold Beaute Shoppe operated by the Misses Rebecca Gager and Grace Gowdy. Are they doing business? By the looks of the waiting line it seems a very successful business and these two young ladies have a new kind of beauty clay guaranteed to restore that “School Girl” complexion in one (1) day’s time. A music lover’s shop owned by Miss Viana Kibbe and she is selling other songs written by herself which are in great demand by the public. Keep it up, Vi, and you will soon be surpassing I rving Berlin. Crowds of people, streets roped off, bands playing. I have it ! a parade. No it isn’t a circus; it’s the presidential campaign of 1940 and to my surprise I see Carl Livingstone, candidate for the presidency, giving a speech in favour of the Philippines’ Inde- pendence. What is this book on the shelves of the leading book stores in Boston, that is selling so rapidly? It is clearer; the title is Rules of English Literature by Miss Eugene Mulak, an authority on English Literature.. Because of the extensive research work she has been carrying on in perfecting English Literature, several Colleges have offered her a chair. Siberia connected with Alaska! Absurd. But no! A gigan- tic bridge has just been completed. This almost impossible piece of engineering has been mastered by a young and energetic mem- ber of the Class of 26. Charles Zarcaro. The scene now changes to our home state and here the Demo- crats are having a great celebration due to the fact that their Congressman, Oswaldo Marianaccio, defeated his opponent for election to congress. Due to his administrative ability he may soon become Speaker of the House. Out of the hundreds that are applying for a position with Ziegfeld there are two here who seem to have been chosen for the leading parts in the Follies of 1940. Muriel Norris is considered even better than Palova, and Katherine Tatoian is equal to Morris, one of the greatest dancers on the stage. There is much excitement in court over the trial of George Smyth accused of violating the Speed Laws. The grave and solemn judge, Agnes Quinn, hears the case, one of the most in- teresting ever brought to her attention. Things will go rather hard for George, as the counsel for the defense is a member of the Thieves and Robbers society and rides horseback. The Telephone Company has hired two efficient operators in Miss Rose Verdina and Josephine Marinaccio. The subscribers have already noted the decided improvement in the service. Another house opened for inspection in Longmeadow, but this one is far more attractive than the others. People are coming even from the Middle West to see it. Never has a house been more

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 15 (Ruth Hurd) “Stop! These horrid imprecations, Are not suitable for you Witches, have you lost your senses? Would you all your rites eschew? Hold, avaunt, forbear thy whirl- ing. Dervishes, thou shall not be Till thou greet the recognition Of the majesty of me.” (Morris Sullivan) “Sister, thou art noisy haggart Who are thou, what wouldst thou try?” (Edna Planiondon) “Dost thou hold thou art a won- der? Would thou powers of spirits vie?” (Ruth Hurd) “Stop! your incantations Futile are and heedless, aye To continue them is foolish, Follow me or thou will die. Listen to my own concoction, I a magic rite have known. Draw thou closer, not a sound To thee Fll unfold A mystery of black magic That is worth far more than gold. With this magic powder And a witches chant. We can carp against the world’s Intolerance and cant. Round the circle then we go You must please go first.” (Morris Sullivan) “No, you fail to think on one Important premise black We are only three-part here A partner we do lack.” ❖ (Edna Planiondon) “Summon hence my Eastern Brother He of sleepy eyes Call upon the poppies And mandragonosa wise. Hark! I hear the distant beat- ing Of the tom-toms of the East Witches, call him, send your spirits. Bring him to our present feast.” (Morris Sullivan) “Brother, come (They stamp once) We summon thee. Ne’er betide Thine own decree.” (Edna Plamondon) “Brother, haste (They stamp tv ice) Without delay Never matter Night nor day Brother, now.” (They stamp thrice and Sumner Adams ap- pears in distance) (Ruth Hurd) “Reveal thee, Now — Come, in answer To our bow.” (Sumner Adams) “I am present, hast away Night is waning into day Let us to our magic rites And garnish well our black de- lights Sister from the plainless West, Round the cauldron lead the rest.” (They dance around the caul- dron, throwing at intervals magic powder into the kettle.) Morris Sullivan Ah, here is a pitcher’s record for the American League and on looking it over, I find that Joseph Angelica is leading the League, having won the most games this season. There are a great many speeches being given in Congress for and against the League of Nations, the last speaker is being ap- plauded greatly. As he turns to sit down I see that he is none other than John Chillson giving a speech against the League and we thought back in Enfield that he would be a second Caruso.

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 17 beautifully furnished, nor with such exquisite taste. The designer of all this beauty is quietly answering questions. As she speaks we recognize one of our class of ’26, Ruth Hurd. The Metropolitan Opera House, gaily dressed crowds enter- ing. Why, of course, it’s the opening night. A sudden hush as the curtain is drawn backward, a burst of applause heralds the approach of the beautiful, talented artist, Edna Plamondon, who has so successfully filled Madam Jeritza’s place. Sumner Adams The Chautauqua is here again. Our attention is now at- tracted by the crowd moving towards a large tent and in front of it in large white letters — Why look, those names are familiar, Priscilla Galbraith and Babe Thornes; they are now running this series of entertainment. A room on the sunny side of a large house. What a sad sight, a person lying sick in bed and to one side of the sick person’s bed we see a dainty little nurse bending over a tray of medicine and look! who it is, Beatrice Santa Croce. An Athletic Field at Enfield High: Tennis Court, ball dia- mond and a running track. It must be that Dorothy Parker has at last been successful in raising funds for these purposes. Will wonders never cease? Palm Garden taking the place of La Bal Taberine. Pearl Davis once with the intentions of being a kindergarten teacher is now a hostess of this ball-room. Look! The headlines of the Thompsonville Press read like this : Adam Kaminsky, once manager of the Enfield High School Baseball team, is now taking Homer Allen’s place as President of the Twin-State League. Cooks Ball-room, Riverside. Why is it the people are stand- ing outside, instead of being inside dancing? There is a speaker. Malley! This dance hall has become the largest hot dog stand in the world. Malley has increased the demand for hot dogs by his splendid orations. The Scene now changes from Riverside to Hollywood. The Metro-Goldwyn Studio. The director is looking for the leading man to take the part of Lon Chaney — Wait, the people are turning towards the entrance and instead of Lon Chaney, Clyde Terwil- liger comes in dressed as the Phantom of the Opera. Florida to the front again. Another great development. The Everglades will be made into a city twice as large as New York. Who is back of all this? Why let’s see; some one is making a speech. It is Lena Angelica, who chose the career of a travelling lecturer because of her success at public speaking while in High School. Bryant Straton School of Business Administration. What