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Entered as second-class matter February 21, 1917, at the Post Office at Thompsonville, Conn., under the Act of March 3, 1879. VOL. XVI THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE 1928 NO. 6 ADDRESS OF WELCOME By Celestino Tina, President of Class Parents, Teachers and Friends: It is my pleasant duty, in the name of the Class of 1928 to extend to you a cordial welcome to our Class Night Program. Four years ago, when we entered as Freshmen, we all cherished an ambition, that is now about to be realized. We thought the time to be spent in high school would be endless, but now, as we review the past we find it has been all too short. The joyous days in Enfield are about to come to a close and we take this opportunity to show our gratitude of the happy hours we have spent here. The various members on the program have worked industriously on their respective parts, and we know all present will enter into the spirit, of what we hope will be an un- forgettable occasion. Again, in behalf of the Class of 1928 I welcome you here to enjoy these exercises. CLASS PROPHECY By Howard Bromage, Inez Stebbins, George Baronian, Mary Carroll George—“Good evening, Howard. I was certainly mighty glad to receive the invitation to this party. Really, I’m getting so old now I hardly ever expected to attend a real party again. Times have changed since we were in Enfield haven’t they?” Howard—“They certainly have, George. I suppose you are working as laboriously as ever.” George—“Oh yes, you see we are awfully busy now at the office. It seems as though everyone on the face of the earth is getting insured.” Howard—“Oh this insurance busi- ness is good stuff from all I hear.” George—“Have any other members of this party arrived?” Howard—“Oh yes, they’re all up stairs. And say you remember Mary Carroll and Inez Stebbins? I met them on the street a few days ago and invited them to come. Have you heard what they are doing?” George—“No, but it sounds inter- esting. What are they doing?” Howard—“Well, Mary is managing 12 THE ENFIELD ECHO the latest in Diners. Specialty “Ilroiled Steaks” and Inez has been elected as first school nurse in the town of Enfield. Here they come now would you have recognized them?” George—“I certainly wouldn’t have. They’ve all the charms of their youth.” Mary—“Well if here isn’t George Baronian! Why we haven’t seen you since the farewell dance back in ’28 have we? Where have you been keep- ing yourself?” George—“I’m very glad to see both of you again. Oh, I’m not doing much of anything new. Same old thing right over and over.” Howard—“Won’t you be seated?” Inez—“Yes, let’s sit down and have Howard tell us about his work in Astronomy. (They sit down) I should imagine you have had loads of thrill- ing experiences, Howard, reading horoscopes.” Howard—“I’ll say I have. Re- cently I’ve been studying my friends just as a pastime. (Turns to radio) Let’s see what’s on the air. (They put on head phones) Listen! Broad- casting achievements of the Class of 1928 of Enfield High School from station T-V-I-L-L-E. That just goes to prove how many important person- ages can be grouped in one class. And can you wonder—it was ours.” Chester Slater—Chester is earning his living as chief mattx-ess tester in “The Luxurious Mattress Concern”. His main business is to rest for half an hour on each mattress that leaves the factory. Strange to say he was an expert to start with. Donald Hibbard. Josephine Bent, Walter Moody, George Patterson, Sabath Nigro—Don is now a cotton plantation owner in the south and has been acquitted on a charge of beat- ing several cotton pickers with a horse whip, while in a fit of anger. Among the plaintiffs were, Josephine Bent, Walter Moody, and George Patterson. Donald claims they all fell asleep at their work, while the contestants insisted that they were simply working with their eyes closed to shut out the glare of the sunlight. The trial went to Supreme Court and was tried before the most digni- fied of justices, Sabath Nigro, whose decision of course, was irrevocable. Norbert Dunn—This is astounding! Dunn has been discovered giving aes- thetic dancing lessons to a group of girls on Waikiki Beach. He some- times soothes the tumult in his soul by dancing all alone by the sea on moonlight nights. He is noted for his grace and poise. Thelma Adams—Thelma has fore- saken the paths of the office and has joined the Ziegfield Follies. This month she is appearing in a special act in which she dances on her hands while with her feet she plays “God Save the King” on the Xylophone. Celestino Tina—Red Tina has star- tled the world by finding the fountain of youth. It is interesting to note that this world famous pool has been found by one who in high school days was noted for his youthful pastimes and attire. Julia Puckinsky—Julia has found farming to be a most lucrative busi- ness and her vegetables are now be- ing shipped as far as Afghanistan. Her most popular product is “Eyeless Potatoes” which now have world-wide distinction because of their excellence and partly because of the one who raised them. Edward Pianka, Dorothy Fleming —Eddie who many years ago demon- strated his genius as an inventor has lately secured a patent on an electric mouth organ. At a recent performance of the Sons and Daughters of “I Will Arise” Mile. Dorothy Fleming rendered several selections on this instrument —the technique of the instrument is in the fast manipulation of the ton- gue. Marshall Dockham—Mushy is known as the second “Pasteur” because of his accomplishments in the purifica- tion of milk. Because of his contri- butions in chemical analysis it is ex- pected that in two or three genera- tions the human race will reach the average height of seven feet. Raymond Baronian—Rav has just finished another series of his popular THE ENFIELD ECHO 13 books for girls. Ray achieved great distinction through his novels and is also noted as the creator of “Aunt Adelaides Advice to the Lovelorn.” Mabel Goldthorpe—Mabel has foun- ded a girls’ seminary and is reported to have met with great success. It is perhaps the most strict institution of its kind in the world, for Miss Goldthorpe forbids dancing and all forms of parties and will not allow powder, rouge or any other cosmetics on the school grounds. Joint Daly—John has caused the stock market to fluctuate like the ocean because of his tremendous pro- fits from the manufacture of corn-cob pipes. There is an exaggerated story about, that he himself tries out each pipe before it leaves the factory, but we are not verifying that statement. Anna Cyganus, Doris Carson—The greatest thrill of Hollywood aspirants has been achieved by Anna and Doris having witnessed their names on the Great White Way. Hazel Iskiyan—Hazel is now a modiste in one of the most fashiona- ble of paris dress shops. Hazel al- ways did know how to dress. Carolyn Chillson—It is a well known fact that all things break down at some time or other. The Victor Talk- ing Machine Co., has employed Caro- lyn to cope with such emergencies. Ruth Cooley, Ethel Burnham—A cordial invitation has been extended to the classmates of Ruth Cooley to attend the horse show to be held on her ranch in Hot Springs. All the horses were trained under the direct supervision of Ruth and as an assist- ant the well known and capable Ethel Burnham. Louise McKowen—Tweezie is now submitting recipes to a verv noted paner which is used among the most exclusive families. “A Thousand Ways to Please Your Hubby.” Irene Wallace—Renie with her win- ning smile could conquer the world —however, she doesn’t care to do it as one would suppose. She has won the esteem, though, of nearly every- one through apnoarina in the sensa- tional hit—“Smiling Through”. Enis Testoni—Enis is still small but the girls at a certain Gym school think good things come in small pack- ages, for Enis has shown them she can’t be beaten in Gym at least. Ralph Schoppe, Charles Dutton— Ralph has certainly made something of himself. He is now Head of the State of Connecticut Department of Forestry and owns a great estate on Long Island, where Charles Dutton may be seen at any time working amid the springing flowers. Dorothy Euge, Elizabeth Best— Betty and Dorothy are still pals and where one is the other can be seen not far away. They are now teachers in Wellesley, Betty having charge of all laboratory work while Dorothy capably performs the work in the history department. Rose Martin—At a recent contest for soft voiced people, Rose Martin won first prize. The test was to see who could be the least heard at a distance of an arms length. Fannie Niemiec—Well, well to think our Fannie has won fame on the stage of Paris. She is the most loved of all opera stars in any house she enters. Her latest role is “Le Serin” (The Canary) gained for her the es- teem of every listening ear. Laura Norris—Laura has at last seen her name in print. She has re- cently completed a Review of Chaucer. Gertrude Lester—Gertie was the first one of our classmates to gain the distinction of “Mi's.” Can you beat that? Gertrude Phelps, Eleanor Percival —We alwavs knew Gertrude and Eleanor both wanted to be nurses and they have achieved through their ambitious natures just what we’d have them. Eleanor is Head Nurse in Boston City Hospital while Gert- rude is Vice-President of the same. Harold August—“Chick” is now a great real estate owner. He has many lots which he sells at reasonable rates to his friends. Possibly there’s a chance for some of us to get rich o”ick bv investing. Listen to this—He’s got one named “Patricia Park.” Betty Lemay—Betty has acouired much notoriety bv her persistent diet of Fleischmann Yeast. She now has the onportunity of seeing her picture in all the magazines in which the 14 THE ENFIELD ECHO Fleischmann’s Yeast Ad appears. She also speaks over the radio occasion- ally telling how she gained her alti- tude of six feet. John Johnston—John demonstrated back in the days of Enfield what a good business man he was. He is now sole owner of the Hotel Kimball which has been greatly enlarged. Carolyn Bio wen—Carolyn has just submitted to the publishers a produc- tion which will startle the world. One would hardly suppose by her flashing- smile and general good humor that she would ever compose a Funeral March. Robert Jackson—Our old friend Robert has just invented a new type of aeroplane. The craft is the lightest of its kind weighing but fifty pounds. There is no engine and a radio con- trol propeller completes the miracle. Jose h D’Aleo—Joe has become a motorman for the only street car con- cern in existence. He holds the rec- ord for never being behind schedule, even though it nearly costs his life. He rushes through the city with clanging and shouting and general confusion on all sides, a typical ex- ample of the old saying, “As cool as a cucumber.” Rosamond Lamont—Rosamond who went through college and acouired such degrees as R. A., M. A., Ph. D. has joined the circus and clad in a leopards skin she does the Charleston nightly in one of the side shows. Charles Van Kleeck—Charlie holds an exceedingly unique position as a paid mourner at funerals. In such cases as the death of an inconvenient husband or a too loquacious mother- in-law. Charlie is hired to furnish the heavy sobbing. Hilda Trudear, Harold Thatcher— Hilda has just completed her tenth great portrait which is to be exhibited in Le Salon in Paris. It is that of the famous Harold Thatcher, Judge of Scitico. Thomas Bernier—Tom is still a great football player and his genius has been demonstrated extensively in the past years. He is now starring at center in his fourth year with the Providence Steam Rollers. Burton Henry—The same bov of old. There must be still some attrac- tion at Hylands Corner for Burton is as ever diligently working there. Herman Greenblatt, Mary Alesk- wiz, Mary Loguidice, Wanda Michal- owski—Greenblatt’s Follies are com- ing to New York in July, staging their acts in Roxy’s Theatre. And who should appear as leading lady but Mary Aleskwiz and accompanying her are Mary Loguidice and Wanda Miehalowski. Dorothy Naylor, William Conlin— Dot has deserted the position as pri- vate secretary to Lawyer William Conlin and has entered after all these years of waiting into training for a Dental Nurse at Forhan’s Dental Hospital in New York. Cecelia Smith—Remember what a good cook Sis used to be. Her speci- alty always was candy and now what do you think? Sis has started up a chain of candy stores known as “Sis’ Candy Shops.” Margaret Wishart—Hurrah for Peggy! That’s what one gets for sticking to it. She has made the grade and is now head librarian in a certain library in New York City. Ralph Landry, Peter Costa—Keiths’ Circuit has enlarged its force and is coming to Springfield week after next. Everyone be sure to go. Their newest additions are Ralnh Landry and Peter Costa who hold the attention of the audience as they did that of their classmates in Enfield. Valirus Kibbe—Val has risen to the heights of a great orator and debator. His chief subject for debat- ing is “Women’s Rights Outside the Home.” Maryan Rutherford. Lois Webster —Startling! Maryan Rutherford has just registered as a competitor in the annual Automobile races held at Day- tona Reach, Fla. Her Master Me- chanic is to be Lois Webster. George Remington—This coneludes the program. The evening will now be turned over to George Reming- ton’s Orchestra, which goes by the name of “Silent Sounders”. Howard—“Let’s go see what the rest of the party is doing. Maybe they’d enioy hearing what we have just heal’d about our classmates.” All—“Surely let’s go.” THE ENFIELD ECHO 15 CLASS JINGLES By Ruth Cooley We’ve made a little verse About each one in class; We hope that each will please you And your censor surely pass. Inez with wavy black hair, And very expressive eyes Makes your heart throb with her music, And your appetite rise with her pies. Sir Percival of old Was a Knight both kind and bold, But Percival of this class Is a jolly red-haired lass. Miss Fuge is very wise; She’s studious and sedate; In history she excels ’Cause her arguments have weight. Congratulations! Betty, You deserve them—we agree, For it isn’t everybody A Salutatorian can be. “Bonne Chance” Miss Michaelowski, To Paris you should go, For you could speak quite easily With Parisiennes, we all know. Fannie is very athletic With a wonderful physique she is blest; In basketball and at track meets She sure beats all the rest. Peggy, the young librarian Has shy and dreamy looks; But she always tends to business And “Knows Her Library Books.” Paderewski in disguise At Enfield does appear; When Carolyn sits at the piano, Great music we do hear. What’s this we hear, Miss Trudeau? An artist you would be? We all wish you success, ’Cause you have ability. Moody is real quiet But he thinks a lot we’ll bet, And it isn’t of the ladies To him, they’re “dangerous” yet. Conlin you should really be A comedian on the stage, For with your ever ready wit, We’re sure you’d be the rage. Bernier likes to sing; At acting he’s very good; Why not combine the two, Tom, And go to Hollywood? “Judge” likes the girls with hair of gold, Especially one so we are told; He takes her out in his ancient ark, But they always come home before it gets dark. George Baronian doesn’t say much, But it’s very plain to see That he does some very intensive thinking, Especially when in history. Ethel does her homework Like all the good girls should, And that’s the reason why Iler reports are so good. Sammy likes to argue; He’s also very vain; He says he hates the women, But he should think again. Our football hero Is Mister Norbert Dunn, And when he makes a touchdown You ought to see the fun. Daly has broad shoulders His clothes fit him quite fine, And the Senior girls all fall, For his very different line. Mushy has a Buick roadster Of a bluish hue; Though there’s room for four It generally holds two. At first we thought that Don was immune To all these womanly wiles. But it does appear that a little blond Has w'on him with her smiles. Burton likes most all the girls, But one especially well; 16 THE ENFIELD ECHO She has black hair, is small and sweet; Her name we dare not tell. August always looks so “chick”; We feel his nickname is just right; Besides that he’s good at basketball And plays the game with all his might. Ray is a dreamer, a rhymer of lines And a very good writer of prose, But he thinks that his stories are always—“Just Right” Of this most everyone knows. Next in line is Lois Who works in her father’s store; She is calm and kindly And has friends by the store. Schoppe likes forestry, So they say, And we’ve heard he’d like— To go West some day. Dutton enjoys the ladies At least it seems that way, ’Cause he’s always flirting With a few each day. Landry makes a noise When the drum he does beat, So he’s easily heard Way out in the street. The kind of books, That give Pete a thrill Are wild west stories Or tales of Buffalo Bill. Gertie has a pretty smile. Which we all like to see; Iler disposition also is As pleasing as can be. Van Kleeck is very quiet; He’s gocd at math we hear, But when it comes to girls Of them he does have fear. What a complexion For a boy to possess! Howard has it, As you may guess. There’s a lad from Somers; Slater is his name; He doesn’t like to study, But we’ve always found him game. Squares and quadratics Are D’Aleo’s forte; Why that is so We cannot say. Miss Carson is frank and honest And sincere in every way; That’s why we’re so sure that Doris Vv ill meet with success some day. Thelma acted the part of “Patsy” In such a remarkable way, That we’re sure to hear of her In Hollywood some day. When we hear some music Of a wailing tone, We know that George is playing On his saxophone. Miss Phelps is intellectual, And by her dreamy looks We all can tell that Gertrude Likes to read good books. Maryan is a quiet miss And seldom breaks a rule; We’re wondering if she’s as quiet When she’s outside of school. Miss Carroll is good at acting And speaking so they say, But blushing is the easiest thing For her to do each day. Talent has Mary Loguidice; We trust it will bring her fame, For we all like to read her stories, And hope publishers will do the same. Hazel is free from guile Though her clothes are the latest style; At bookkeeping she is good And learns her rules as she should. Josephine is good in Gym; She knows the ropes” we’ll say; She also gets more exercise In walking every day. “Goldie Locks” should be her name Because of her golden tresses; Mabel is quiet and dignified And always neatly dresses. Rosemand is tres petite The beys fall for her glance. But they fall still harder when they know How nicely she can dance. THE ENFIELD ECHO 17 Cecelia is always jolly— A most agreeable lass, But she is always serious, When in Chemistry Class. Quiet and bashful is Mary; In stenography she does shine; We wonder if she’ll be so bashful When he says, “Will you be mine?” Good company when she’s happy Is Miss Betty Le May, But beware when she is angry, For she’s dangerous, they say. Rose has red hair Is small and sweet; She’s also quiet And very neat. Enis is fleet of foot, And small of stature; When in basketball There’s few can match her. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” we know, So that’s why the boys like “Tweezie” so; Add to this her pleasing smile; That’s why she’s popular all the while. Ruth wants to be a jockey Of this we’ve heard her tell, And they say she rides a “bronco” Exceptionally well. I hardly need to mention his name His stature has won for him his fame, For Patterson is our smallest boy, And to tease the girls is his chief joy. “Himie” has curly black hair— , And wears snappy ties galore; A good “ad” is he For his father’s clothing store. Jackson must like obstacles ’Cause surmounting them is his hobby; And when he practices high jumping He surely looks quite knobby. In Chemistry Johnson does excel ’Cause he studies his lessons verv well! We wish that he’d invent a way To make the problems easier each day. Pianka never says a word; He’s always in a reverie; We all like him just the same And wonder what he’ll some day be. Kibbe is very quiet and meek— To the girls does never speak, Though he lives upon a farm To “Know his Onions” would do no harm. Miss Fleming likes to talk About most anything at all; However, we all like her Though she ought to hire a hall. Miss Cyganus, we praise you As a most brilliant lass, And we’re glad that you should win The highest honor in the class. Julia has a pleasing way; She’s kind in word and deed; She’s ever ready at a call To help those who are in need. Dorothy is the most popular girl; She has a coquettish glance; She puts the boys’ heads in a whirl; And oh! how she can dance. Irene is bewitching You’ll have to admit, With her black curly hair And sparkling wit. “Red” Tina, we’re proud of you In basketball, and as President, too Of the jolly class of ’28; May Good Luck always be your fate. Miss Norris is a poet; She writes with ease and style; When she isn’t walking, With poems she spends the while. Miss Chillson is fair of face, And also full of fun, But when she gets her temper up Then you want to run. These Jingles are not good we know; But they’re the best we can do—and so We hope that you’ll be satisfied To know, at least, that we have tried. 18 THE ENFIELD ECHO CLASS STATISTICS By Thelma Adams and Donald Hibbard Celestino Tina (“Red”) February 20, 1900 112 North Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Oh that head of hair You’ll know it anywhere.” President of Class; President of Debating ’25, ’26; President of Hi-Y Club ’27, ’28; High School Asso- ciation ’26, ’27; Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Track ’26; English Prize Award ’26; Chairman of Junior Prom Commit- tee; Chairman of Friday Dance Committee ’28; Chair- man of Class Ring Committee; Chairman of Class Picture Committee. Football ’25, ’26, ’27; Basketball ’25, ’26, ’27; Baseball ’26. ☆ ☆ ☆ Dorothy Grace Fuge (“Dot”) May 11, 1911 51 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Self-respect is the best of all.” Honor Student; Vice-President of Class; Vice-Presi- dent of Debating ’25, ’27; Secretary of Debates ’27, ’28; French Club ’26; Dramatics ’27; Senior Prom Committee; Literary Editor of Echo ’28; Girl Re- serves ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Class Flower Com- mittee; Most Respected Person; Most Dignified Per- son; Class Historian. ☆ ☆ ☆ Ralph Edward Schoppe November 15, 1909 36 Maple Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “I shall budge for no man’s pleasure.” Secretary and Treasurer of Class; Chorus ’25; Presi- dent of Debates ’27; Executive Committee of Debates ’25, ’28; Hi-Y Club ’27, ’28; Junior Prom Committee; Baseball ’28; Interclass Baseball ’26; Interclass Cross-Country ’26; Interclass Football ’28; Class Ring Committee. THE ENFIELD ECHO 19 Thelma Antionette Adams (“Sally”) May 2, 1910 Suffield, Conn. “A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial, coaxing way she had. Chorus '26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club ’27; Secretary of Echo ’28; Junior Prom Committee; General School Dance Committee ’27, ’28; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Dramatics ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Class Day Com- mittee; Class Statistics; Most Attractive Girl; Class Actress; Class Flirt. V V Mary Katherine Aleskwiz February 12, 1910 Scitico, Conn. “For she was just the quiet kind, Whose nature never varies. Chorus ’25, ’26; Operetta ’28; Quietest Girl; Most Bashful Person. ■0. V Harold Alfred August (“Chic”) December 9, 1909 52 Garden St. Thompsonville, Conn. “And seem a saint when Most I play the devil. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Dramatics ’27, ’28; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Football ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Base- ball ’26, ’27, ’28; Basketball ’27 ’28; Track ’28; Inter- class Track ’27; Class Gift Committee; Best Boy Dancer; Class Actor. V V George Baronian (“Bingo”) June 26, 1911 137 Pearl St. Thompsonville, Conn. “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Chorus ’26, ’27; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Oper- etta ’28; Basketball ’27; Interclass Basketball ’28; Interclass Football ’26. ’27; Interclass Baseball ’26, ’27, ’28; Manager of Track ’28; Assistant Manager of Baseball ’28; Class Picture Committee, Class Pro- phecy. V V V Raymond Baronian (“Ray”) October 24, 1909 137 Pearl St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Sound judgment is the ground of writing well. Football ’26, ’27, ’28; Track ’27, ’28; Interclass Foot- ball ’25; Interclass Track ’26; Interclass Baseball ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Basketball ’26, ’27; Best Contri- bution to Echo ’27; Class Author. 20 THE ENFIELD ECHO Josephine Bent (“Jo”) May 30, 1911 169 Spring St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Make others great, but make me innocent.” Honor Student; Chorus ’25, '26, ’27; Girls’ Basketball ’26; Girls’ Baseball ’26; Prize Speaking ’27; Gym Exhibition ’28; Home Economics Club ’28. ☆ ☆ ☆ Thomas Joseph Bernier (“Tom”) November 23, 1908 8 Cottage Green Thompsonville, Conn. “A man destined to win. Football ’26, ’27, ’28; Capt. Football ’28; Baseball ’26, ’28; Basketball ’28; Capt. of Hockey ’27, ’28; Hockey ’28; Dramatics ’28; Operetta ’28; Hi-Y Club ’28; Athletic Council ’27, ’28; Senior Prom Host; Most Popular Boy; Most Athletic Boy; Best All-Around B°y- ☆ ☆ ☆ Emily Elizabeth Best (“Betty”) February 27, 1911 90 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Deep flows the silent stream, And for its goals—Attainment Salutatorian; Chorus ’25, ’26, 28; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club Concert ’26; Ladies’ Chorus ’27, ’28; Operetta ’27, ’28; Executive Committee of Debates ’26; French Club ’26; Junior Prom Committee; Char- ter Member of Girl Reserves; Editor-in-Chief of Echo ’28; Most Diligent Person. V V V Carolyn Ruth Blowen February 17, 1911 132 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Music washes away the dust of every day life. Honor Student; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Ladies’Chorus ’27, ’28; Operetta ’27, ’28; Orchestra ’28; President of Debates ’26; Charter Member of Girl Reserves; Most Musical Girl. V V V Howard Mills Bromage (“Joe”) April 5, 1911 147 Pearl St. Thompsonville, Conn. “A lion among the ladies is a most dreadful thing. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’26, ’27; Operetta ’26, ’27, ’28; Quartet ’27; President of Debates ’25; Junior-Senior Debate ’27; Orchestra ’27, ’28; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Friday Dance Orchestra ’27, ’28; Host of Junior Prom; Assistant Business Man- ager of Echo ’28; Prize Speaking ’28; Interclass Bas- ketball ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Football ’27, ’28; Class Motto Committee; Class Prophecy; Best Looking Boy; Class Politician. THE ENFIELD ECHO 21 Ethel Laura Burnham July 21, 1910 Somers, Conn. “A progeny of learning. Honor Student; Chorus '25, '26, '28; Class Picture Committee. ☆ ☆ ☆ Mary Eileen Carroll November 27, 1910 24 Lafayette Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “Blushing is the color of virtue Honor Student; Chorus '25, '26, '27, '28; Girls’ Bas- ketball '26, '28; Girls’ Baseball ’26; Girls’ Track ’26; Gym Exhibition ’28; Prize Speaking ’27; Dramatics ’28; Property Committee of Play ’27; Secretary of Home Economics Club ’28; Exchange Editor of Echo ’28; Class Prophecy; Most Changeable Person. V V Doris Elizabeth Carson (“Do-Do”) October 31, 1908 239 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “She is anything nice you say she is” Chorus ’26, ’27, 28; Secretary of Debates ’25; Glee Club 27, ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Property Commit- tee of Play ’28; Class Gift Committee. ☆ ☆ ☆ Carolyn May Chillson (“Chilli sauce”) May 12, 1911 Enfield, Conn. “This tongue can no man tame, It is an unruly evil. Chorus ’25; Home Economics Club ’28; Gym Exhibi- tion ’28; Best Looking Girl; Most Talkative Person; Noisiest Person. ☆ ☆ ☆ William Russell Conlin (“Spike”) May 7, 1910 Scitico, Conn. “It is a friendly heart That has plenty of friends.” Football ’25; Baseball ’28; Interclass Football ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Baseball ’26, ’27; Assistant Busi- ness Manager of Echo ’26, ’27; Wittiest Person. 22 THE ENFIELD ECHO Ruth Hortense Cooley January 24, 1911 Somers, Conn. “Heaven forgiven me, I’m a juggles at rhymes.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club Concert ’27, ’28; Girls’ Basketball ’28; Prize Speaking ’28; Class Motto Committee; Class Jingles; Most Poetic Person; Class Orator. ana Peter Joseph Costa (“Petey”) November 16, 1910 90 North Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Hang Sorrow! Care will kill a cat, And therefore let’s be merry.” President of Debating ’25, ’26; Interclass Football ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Track ’27, ’28; Interclass Bas- ketball ’27, ’28; Baseball ’27, ’28; Hockey ’27, ’28; Chorus ’28; Operetta ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Senior Prom Committee; Most Mischievous Person. V V V Anna Mary Cyganus (“Ann”) July 9, 1910 149 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “The 'ripest peach is the highest on the tree.” Valedictorian; Lighting Contest ’25; Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Alumni Award for Excellency in English ’26; Junior Prom Committee; General School Dance Committee ’27, ’28; Property Committee of Play ’28; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Girls’ Basketball ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Glee Club, ’27; Dramatics ’27; Associate Editor of Echo ’28; Class Motto Commit- tee; Smartest Girl. V- V V Joseph Anthony D’Aleo October 9, 1911 108 North Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. “As idle as a painted ship, Upon a }tainted ocean.” Chorus ’27, ’28; Interclass Baseball ’26, ’28; Inter- class Football ’26, ’27; Manager of Hockey ’28; Class Flower Committee; Most Easy-Going Person; Laziest Person. ☆ ☆ John Laurence I)aly (“Tudie”) July 28, 1910 Warehouse Point, Conn. “Style is a man’s own.” Baseball ’26, ’27, ’28; Football ’28; Track ’28; Hock- ey ’27, ’28; Dramatics ’27, ’28; Operetta ’28; Marshall of Class of 27; Interclass Baseball ’25; Interclass Football ’25, ’26, ’28; Interclass Basketball '27, ’28; Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Track ’27; Execu- tive Committee of Debates ’25; Boys’ Chorus ’27; Science Club ’27; Swimming Team ’26, ’27, ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Class Day Committee; Best Dressed Boy; Most Attractive Boy; Class Sheik. THE ENFIELD ECHO 23 Marshall Wilbur Dockham (“Mushy”) July 22, 1909 Enfield, Conn. “Alas! the love of women. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Junior-Senior Debate ’27; Executive Committee of Debates ’28; Cross-Country ’26, ’27; Captain of Cross-Country ’26; Track ’27; Interclass Football ’26, ’27, ’28; Dairy Judging Team ’26, ’27, ’28; Class Bluff. V V Norbert John Dunn (“Bud”) October 12, 1911 Somerville, Conn. “Handsome, massive, broad, a remarkable man is he.” Baseball ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Football ’26, ’27; Football ’28; Hockey ’27, ’28; Interclass Basketball ’28; Senior Prom Committee. V V V Charles Blethen Dutton (“Deacon”) November 27, 1911 62 Garden St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Slow and sure, they stumble who run fast.” Alumni Editor of Echo ’28; Class Will. V Dorothy Agnes Fleming (“Dot”) September 8, 1911 63 Prospect St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Work not words is what is needed.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Baseball ’25, ’26; Girls’ Basketball ’26; Glee Club ’27; Home Economics ’28. V V Mabel Helen Goldthorpe (“Mihs”) October 27, 1910 Somersville, Conn. “Her modest looks are like a rose.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Class Pic- ture Committee; Class Night Committee. 24 THE ENFIELD ECHO Herman Greenblatt (“Hymie”) January 20, 1911 202 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Just as hartnless as he looks. Track ’27, ’28; V V Burton William Henry (“Burt”) April 28, 1911 45 Prospect St. Thompsonville, Conn. ‘'He has an oar in every boat, And a finger in every pie. Chorus ’25, ’26; Glee Club ’26; Operetta ’26; Midget Basketball ’27; Interclass Baseball ’27, ’28; Interclass Basketball ’27, ’28; Class Villain. V V V Donald Charles Hibbard (“Don”) June 22, 1910 Enfield Conn. He might be worried rushed or fussed He just looks calm instead And all of this just goes to say He has a business head. Chorus ’25; Secretary of Debates ’26; Executive Com- mittee of Debates ’27; Cross-Country ’26, ’27; Basket- ball ’26; Track ’26; Interclass Cross-Country ’26; In- terclass Baseball ’25, ’26, ’27; Interclass Basketball ’27; Interclass Football ’27, ’28; Chairman of Fare- well Prom ’27; Science Club ’27; General School Dance Committee ’27, ’28; Chairman of General School Dance Committee ’28; Class Statistics. ☆ ☆ ☆ Hazel Victoria Iskiyan (“Hay”) August 8, 1910 63 West St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Immensely fond of dressing But little given to romance. Honor Student; General School Dance Committee’26; Italian Club ’27; Business Manager of Operetta ’27; Executive Committee of Debates ’28; Home Economics Club ’28; Class Flower Committee; Class Presenta- tions; Best Dressed Girl. ☆ ☆ ☆ Robert John Jackson (“Sparky”) April 20, 1911 21 Bigelow Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “7 would rather exceed others in knowledge than in power. Honor Student; Track ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Foot- ball ’26, ’27; Interclass Basketball |27; Basketball ’28; Secretary of Science Club ’27; Circulation Man- ager of Echo'’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Smartest Boy. THE ENFIELD ECHO 25 John Johnston (“Johnny”) December 26, 1911 155 Spring St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Mother Machree! Your bad boy is coming home. First Assistant Business Manager of Echo ’27; Busi- ness Manager of Echo ’28; Interclass Track ’27; In- terclass Basketball ’27, ’28; Interclass Football ’28; Interclass Baseball ’28; Science Club ’28; Hi-Y Club ’28; President of Debates ’28; Track ’28; Friday Dance Committee ’28; Prize Speaking ’28; Advice to Undergraduates. V V Valirus Kibbe (“Kib”) July 11, 1910 Somers, Conn. “He seldom talks, he seldom smiles, In love no woman he beguiles. Chorus ’26; Dairy Judging Team ’26, ’27; Quietest Boy. ☆ ☆ it Rosemond Martha Lamont (“Babe”) June 30, 1911 35 Garden St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Little girl, mind how you go. Chorus ’25, 26, ’27, ’28; Operetta ’27; Glee Club ’27, ’28; Girls’ Baseball ’25, ’26; Girls’ Basketball ’26, ’27, ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28. ☆ ☆ r Italph George Landry (“Jessie”) January 19, 1910 21 Park Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “Hapjiy am I; from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? Interclass Baseball ’25, ’26; Baseball ’27, ’28; Orches- tra ’27, ’28; Class Clown. ☆ ☆ ☆ Elizabeth Mary LeMay (“Betty”) May 18, 1911 Hazardville, Conn. “A fig for care and a fig for woe.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Class Ring Committee. 26 THE ENFIELD ECHO Gertrude Adelaide Lester (“Gertie”) December 4, 1910 33 New King St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Gertrude is quiet, but persistent. Here's to Gertie; somebody's future ‘stenog Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club ’27; Executive Committee of Debates ’25, ’26; Assistant Business Manager of Echo ’26, ’27; General School Dance Committee ’26; Friday Dance Committee '28; Home Economics Club’ 28. ☆ ☆ u Mary Anne Loguidice June 16, 1911 18 Lincoln St. Thompsonville, Conn. “There was never yet fair woman But she made eyes in the glass. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Prize Essay ’26; Treasurer of Italian Club ’27. Rose Martin December 2, 1909 Scitico, Conn. “When in classes we do go. We must listen hard indeed For her voice is very low And an ear trumpet is in need. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’27; Girls’ Basketball ’26; Girls’ Track ’26. ☆ ☆ ☆ Louise Carolyn McKowen (“Twezzie”) January 14, 1909 63 Fairview Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “Like winds in summer sighing, her voice is low and sweet. Chorus ’25; Home Economics Club ’28. ☆ Sr Wanda Rosemond Michalowski February 2, 1912 10 Belmont Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “Let the world slide. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’28; Girls’ Baseball ’27; Girls’ Basketball ’27; Girls’ Track ’27; Italian Club ’27; French Club ’27. THE ENFIELD ECHO 27 Walter Francis Moody August 25, 1910 25 Russell St. Thompsonville, Conn. “A man's a man for a' that.” Interclass Basketball ’26, ’27; Interclass Baseball ’28; Track ’26, ’27, ’28; Hockey ’27, ’28; Basketball ’28; Athletic Editor of Echo ’28. V V Dorothy Grace Naylor (“Dot”) April 11, 1909 Somers, Conn. “ There's language in her eyes, Her cheek, her li] s, Nay, her foot speaks.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Operetta ’27, ’28; Secretary of Glee Club ’27, ’28; Quartet ’27; Hostess of Junior Prom; President of Home Economics Club ’28; Girls’ Basketball ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Most Popular Girl; Best Girl Dancer. Fannie Niemiec (“Fan”) April 1, 1912 15 Alden Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” Honor Student; Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club Concert ’26; Operetta ’27, ’28; Girls’ Track ’26; Girls’ Baseball ’26, Girls’ Basketball ’26, ’27, ’28; Athletic Council ’27; Ladies Chorus ’27; Quartet ’27; Gym Exhibition ’28; Secretary of Elocu- tion '28; Senior Prom Committee; Class Baby; Best All-Around Girl; Most Athletic Girl. V V V Sabath Michael Nigro (“Sam”) January 8, 1909 66 Park Ave. Thompsonville, Conn. “Every why hath a wherefore.” Honor Student; Track ’26, ’27, ’28; Captain of Track ’27, ’28; Cross-Country ’27; Football ’27, ’28; Basket- ball ’27, ’28; Assistant Manager of Basketball ’27; Manager of Basketball ’28; Business Manager of Play ’27, ’28; Most Business-Like Person; Most Argumen- tative Person. V V Laura Lester Norris December 11, 1911 Hazardville, Conn. “I love—coffee I love—tea I love the men But who loves me?” Honor Student; Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Glee Club Concert ’26; Gym Exhibition ’28; Prize Speaking ’28; Most Literary Person. 28 THE ENFIELD ECHO George Timothy Patterson (“Patty”) November 1, 1910 118 Enfield St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Since all great men are dying I shall not linger long. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’26, ’27, ’28; Orches- tra ’27, ’28; Friday Dance Orchestra ’27, ’28; Oper- etta ’26, ’27, ’28; Interclass Cross-Country ’26; Inter- class Football ’26, ’27; Interclass Track ’27; Inter- class Baseball ’27, ’28; Interclass Basketball ’27, ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28; Assistant Manager of Track ’28; Manager of Baseball ’28. V- V V Eleanor Percival (“Percy”) September 8, 1910 Somers, Conn. “Calm gentleness is power. Chorus ’25, ’27, ’28; Glee Club ’27; Property Commit- tee of Play ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28. ☆ ☆ it Gertrude Marie Phelps (“Gert”) February 14, 1911 Suffield, Conn. “She was a good scholar and a ripe one.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Girls’ Baseball ’26; Girls’ Basketball ’26; Gym Exhibition ’28. ☆ ☆ ☆ Edward Lawrence Pianka (“Eddie”) September 20, 1910 Hazardville, Conn. “7 studied, so I’m educated.” Interclass Football ’27; Interclass Baseball ’27, ’28; Interclass Track ’27, ’28; Chairman of Class Night Committee. ☆ ☆ ☆ Julia Gertrude Puchinsky June 23, 1910 Scitico, Conn. “A.s' I sleep occasionally, 1 am not a fool all the time. Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’27, ’28; Glee Club Concert ’26; Operetta ’27; Prize Speaking ’27, ’28; Property Committee of Play ’28; Girls’ Basketball ’28; Gym Exhibition ’28. THE ENFIELD ECHO 29 George Nelson Remington, Jr. (“Remy”) June 22, 1910 Suffield, Conn. “Vanity has no sex.” Chorus ’25, ’26; Orchestra ’26, ’28; Manager of Or- chestra ’28; Friday Dance Orchestra ’27, ’28; Man- ager of Friday Dance Orchestra ’28; Operetta ’28; Business Manager of Operetta ’28; Executive Com- mittee of Debates ’25, ’28; General School Dance Com- mittee ’28; Prize Speaking ’28; Class Jingles; Most Vain Boy; Most Musical Boy. ☆ ☆ ☆ Maryan Jean Rutherford December 1, 1909 Hazardville, Conn. “A most gentle maul.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’28; Glee Club ’28; Operetta ’28; Home Economics Club ’28. ☆ ☆ ☆ George Chester Slater (“Chet”) January 23, 1911 Somers, Conn. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Chorus ’25; Interclass Baseball ’27; Science Club ’27. ☆ ☆ Cecilia Elizabeth Smith (“Cel”) October 14, 1908 2 Lincoln St. Thompsonville, Conn. “She did nothing and did it well.” Chorus ’25, ’26; Home Economics Club ’28. iy.tj.jy. Inez Irene Stebbins (“Steb”) September 4, 1910 Somers, Conn. “Genteel in personage, conduct, and equipage.” Chorus ’25, ’28; Friday Dance Orchestra ’28; Pro- perty Committee of Play ’28; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Gym Exhibition ’28; Class Night Committee; Class Prophecy. 30 THE ENFIELD ECHO Enis Ida Testoni January 11, 1911 Booth Road Thompsonville, Conn. “A modest little creature bent on doing good. Girls’ Basketball ’28; Girls’ Baseball ’26; Girls’ Track ’26; Italian Club ’27; Class Pet. tit tit tit Harold Fairfield Thatcher (“Happy”) September 4, 1910 Somers, Conn. “Not a sinner—not a saint, perhaps But, well—the very best of chaps.” Chorus ’25; President of Science Club ’27; Gym Ex- hibition ’28; Class Gift Committee; Class Presenta- tions. tie tie tie Hilda Grace Trudeau (“Trudy”) January 12, 1911 115 High St. Thompsonville, Conn. “And in her hand she held a mirror bright, Wherein her face she often viewed.” Chorus ’26, ’27; Gym Exhibition ’28; Home Eco- nomics Club ’28; Most Vain Girl; Class Artist. V V Charles Van Kleeck (“Charley”) September 10, 1910 Somers, Conn. “A quiet tongue showeth a wise head.” Interclass Football ’28. tit tit (r Irene Frances Wallace (“Rene”) February 19, 1911 Hazardville, Conn. “It is only by promoting the happiness of others that we secure our own.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; Executive Committee of De- bates ’26; Class Ring Committee; Most Cheerful Per- son. THE ENFIELD ECHO 31 Lois Evelyn Webster (“Lo”) September 28, 1910 Scitico, Conn. “Quiet, modest, and unassuming.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28. Margaret Walls Wishart (“Peggy”) September 9, 1910 49 Prospect St. Thompsonville, Conn. “Fair was she to behold.” Chorus ’25, ’26, ’27; Vice-President of Debating ’27- Ait Editor of Echo ’27, ’28; Senior Prom Hostess; Cutest Girl; Girl with the Prettiest Bob. CLASS GIFTS AND PRESENTATIONS By Hazel Iskiyan and Harold Thatcher Thelma Adams.........Colored Glasses Statistics prove that ninety-five per cent of all accidents are caused by flirting. So we present you with these colored glasses, the kind that protect the other fellow. Mary Aleskwiz..................“Pep” Your manner may belie you. To us you seem slow and always un- ruffled. We desire to help you, so we give you this box of “pep” hop- ing it brings the desired results. Harold August.....Engagement Ring Engagement rings always come in handy and if this doesn’t fit her finger, we’re sure you can change it—or her. George Baronian..........Toy Balloon Arguing is your chief delight, henceforth, this balloon can help— it will easily hold all arguments and all “hot air” that you wish to blow into it. Raymond Baronian....Paper and Pencil Because you are so fond of writing, we present you with this block of paper and pencil. These should keep you in writing material for a few days. Josephine Bent..........Laughing Gas You are so melancholy by nature that we present to you this little bottle of laughing gas to use when- ever you feel blue. Thomas Bernier....................Cup Your ability in athletics has brought many victories to Enfield. Because of this and your fine sportsmanship, we present you with this loving cup as a token of our esteem. Elizabeth Best.................Murine A girl with eyes as pretty as yours should use murine to keep the sparkle ever sparkling. Carolyn Blowen..................Piano The next time you play a duet with B----, use this adorable piano. We know it is pretty fragile but then it didn’t cost much. 32 THE ENFIELD ECHO Howard Bromage.......Palmolive Soap So many have admired your rosy cheeks that we present you with this cake of Palmolive soap so that you may preserve that school-boy complexion. Ethel Burnham.............Candy Kiss No matter what the circumstances, your feelings never appear to be ruffled. We wonder if this kiss will destroy your composure. Mary Carroll..............Spark Plug As you have just started on your new romance, we present you with this spark plug so you will finish strong. Doris Carson............Quinine Pills Quinn-ine pills are recommended for various ills and for many people. They are potent and effi- cacious, and we feel sure in pre- senting you with this box that you will find them the right preventa- tive for all your troubles. Carolyn Chillson........Tooth Paste In order to keep pretty teeth pretty, you must have tooth paste. Here’s another package of smiles for a week. William Conlin, Hot Dogs and Peanuts As you spend much of your time on the farm and are going to make it your life work, we give you these hot dogs and salted peanuts, as we understand it is your ambition to raise them. Ruth Cooley.............Blank Record To you we present this blank phonograph record that your speeches will not be lost, even if there is no one around when you are talking. Peter Costa....Dancing Nigger Doll We have been told that a certain young lady has been giving you dancing lessons. In order to help her out, we present you with this dancing nigger doll. Anna Cyganus..................Polish No matter how brilliant a thing may be—it may become tarnished. So this bottle of polish is just what you will need at such a time. Joseph D’Aleo..................Spring We present you this spring which is guaranteed to assist you in get- ting started on time, as we notice you have some difficulty in doing this. John I)aly....................Bicycle We believe in being prepared so to you we give this bicycle in case the Ford should give out. Marshall Dockham..........Report Card We take a great deal of pleasure in presenting to you your first report card without an incomplete. Norbert Dunn...............Small Hat You are one of the few senior athletes who hasn’t an enlargement of the cranium, so we guarantee this hat to be the right size. Charles Dutton..................Gavel As preaching and lecturing is one of your many idiosyncrasies, Dea- con, we feel confident that this gavel will make your audience more attentive. Dorothy Fleming...................Dog All women love to talk some of the time; some women love to talk all the time. But.no matter what— she must have an appreciative audi- ence. So, my dear, here is a sym- pathetic fellow with an attentive grin. Dorothy Fuge..............Cold Cream We have often wondered how you got those poor chapped lips, which caused you to buy tube after tube of cold cream. But not being in- quisitive, we give you this little tube of cold cream and also helpful advice—the best cure is to keep the chaps away. Mabel Goldthorpe.............Scissors Bobbed hair has been the style for quite some time; but you preferred to have it long. To encourage you to be one of us in the prevailing mode of hairdressing, we present you with this pair of scissors. Herman Greenblatt...........Golf Ball As a reward for your fidelity, loyalty and unerring devotion to golf, we present you with what seems most fitting and appropriate —a golf ball. THE ENFIELD ECHO 33 Burton Henry................Mustache To you, our class villain, we give this false mustache because we know you’re too young to raise one of your own. Donald Hibbard............Radio Part To increase your receiving ability, attach this radio part to your radio. We are sure your vocabulary will decrease too, for there will be no more static. Hazel Iskiyan................Fashion Book In order that you, our best-dressed girl may keep up with your styles after you leave E. H. S., we give you a copy of the “Vogue,” the most fashionable of fashion mag- azines. Robert Jackson ...............Train Track We have a hunch that your running ability will be wasted if you have no track to practice on. In order to preserve this talent, we present you this track. John Johnston.............Irish Song Because we like to hear you sing Irish Songs, we give you the latest out. Valirus Kibbe...................Horn You are so quiet we present you with this little horn to let people know you are around. Rosemond Lamont..............Glasses Maybe with glasses you will be able to study more diligently. Being without glasses heretofore we feared lest your health be impaired, but now you may burn “the mid- night oil” with impunity. Ralph Landry.....................Gun Because of your great ambition to shoot buffaloes, lions and tigers, we present you with this gun so you may become a Hunter. Elizabeth LeMay................Chair Even if you can’t sit still, this chair ought to be an inducement to re- pose—otherwise your nerves will be wrecked for want of rest. Gertrude Lester.................Bell Your “better half” has had a hard job keeping tabs on you, so to save him both time and trouble we pre- sent you with this little bell which should be worn at the neck. Mary Loguidice.................Sling Shot Because you like to write notes so well, we give you this sling shot. There is less chance of being caught and notes can be shot farther and faster. Rose Martin................Megaphone You are a nice little girl but we can never hear you, so we give you this megaphone. Louise McKowen................Malted Milk For people that need to grow, for those that are too slender, the doc- tors advise malted milk. Take a wee bit every day and you’ll grow in every way. Wanda Michalowski.............Pearls We know you are fond of beads, but know you’ve had none like these, so we present these pearls which came from Tiffany’s. Walter Moody................Hair Net We are told that you like to go fishing, but we don’t know what for. So we present you with this net which is guaranteed to catch any- thing from fish to women. Dorothy Naylor.........Roller Skates A descendant of the monkeys told us that you like to go riding with the boys so we present you with these roller skates—in case you ever need them. Fannie Niemiec.......Black Hair Dye “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” but sometimes gentlemen are pests. This black hair dye should relieve you of much annoyance from these troublesome creatures. Sabath Nigro...................Horse Next fall you are to be a Freshman at Notre Dame, a college famous for its football team. We hope this horse will enable you to become one of the famous Four Horsemen. Laura Norris....Ice Skates and Ticket You told us one night last winter that you could not skate. It might have been an excuse but we give you these skates and a round trip ticket to the North Pole. 34 THE ENFIELD ECHO George Patterson.............Stilts You are so small we present you with these stilts. We hope you will make use of these as they will come in handy in a crowd. Eleanor Percival........Thermometer Learning that your ambition is to become a nurse, we present you with this little thermometer and wish you success. Gertrude Phelps..................He Doll Because of the long lonesome walk to your home, we present you with this little companion so that you may never know a lonesome hour. Edward Pianka..............Airplane You have so often expressed a de- sire to be an airplane pilot that we present you with this airplane. Notice there is room for two! Julia Puchinsky...............Lasso You like the fellows pretty well, so we present this lasso which is an easy way to “Get Your Man.” George Remington.............Mirror You will never need to be told whether your nose is shiny or your hair is mussed because we give you this mirror which will tell wonders. Maryan Rutherford.........Saxophone We deem it wise to give you a saxophone. We feel that you have at last earned this prize for being quiet. However, “variety is the spice of life,” so now you should revel in noise and a word to the wise—perhaps Remington will give you lessons. Ralph Schoppe..................Bank Your task of keeping all the money of the Class of ’28 has caused you much worry. So that the large amount may be safely kept, we give you this bank. Chester Slater.................Ship We once heard that you would like to join the navy, so we give you this ship to be your own Captain, Mate and Crew. Can even sail in a bathtub. Celia Smith............Health Tonic To you we present this health tonic which we hope will always keep you in the same perfect condition you have enjoyed these last four years. Inez Stebbins, Picture of George Washington When you want something done, just remember the old war slogan “Let George do it!” Therefore we present you with this picture of George Washington, in case no other George is near. Enis Testoni......................Cat Because of your great love for cats we present you with this one which is guaranteed not to shed hair over you. Harold Thatcher.........Spool of Wire Electrical apparatus offers many opportunities for experimentation. We realize that you have always been a great experimenter, trying everything in all fields of knowl- edge. To stimulate your effort, a spool of wire is given to you on which you may exercise your in- ventive genius. Celestino Tina................Stacomb We know how hard it is to keep down curls, so we present you with this box of stacomb which, when applied in generous portions will help. Hilda Trudeau...................Brush To you, our class artist, we present this brush wishing you the best of luck. Charles Van Kleeck.....Theatre Ticket Out on a farm, tickets to theatres are not widely distributed, how- ever, farm life is so inane and dull, there is always plenty of opportu- nity for leisure—and fun. We sin- cerely hope you wil make use of the ticket to a theatre and avail yourself with all the entertainment it will furnish. Irene Wallace....................Glue To you, our most cheerful girl, wo present this little bottle of glue, hoping that it will enable your happy smile to stick with you. THE ENFIELD ECHO 35 CLASS SONG Words by Laura Norris Music by Fannie Niemiec ; V- -e —if J ■,J Jt i i ; j j. r-r E - f n p p I y j =5t i -? r ; ,y. f j =--:■r K r BE T—7 r r zahz-t To thee, our Alma Mater, may we our homage pay Striving to show our devotion each forthcoming day All these our happy years of life We’ve tried to conquer every strife. We leave thee, Alma Mater, in innocence of youth May we live to be of service, go on to nobler truth And serve with heart and brain and hand Our home, our God, and native land. Lois Webster...................Ruler Since you are going to be a teacher, we present you with this ruler. If you follow the example of teachers in general, we know it will enable you to keep order. Margaret Wishart...............Song Because we have heard so many speak of your young and innocent face, we present you with this song entitled “You’ve Got the Cutest Little Baby Face.” 36 THE ENFIELD ECHO Program for Graduation, June 14 1928 Music—Processional—“Priests March” .............Mendelssohn Invocation REV. W. FLETCHER DAUM Music—Overture—“William Tell” ......................Rossini ORCHESTRA Salutatory with Essay—“Progress of Medical Science . (Second Honor) ELIZABETH BEST Essay—“The Home Library” CAROLYN BLOWEN Music—Quartette—“The Bells of Saint Mary’s” FANNIE NIEMIEC, DOROTHY NAYLOR. HOWARD BROMAOE, JOHN DALY Essay—“Chemistry” ROBERT JACKSON Essay—“Public Opinion” SABATH NIGRO Music—(a) “Tres Jolie” ..........................Waldteful (b) Minuet .................................Mozart ORCHESTRA Essay—“Planning a Trip Abroad” ETHEL BURNHAM Valedictory .................................(First Honor) ANNA CYGANUS Class Song..........................Laura Norris, Fannie Niemiec CLASS OF 192S Presentation of Class Gifts CELESTINO TINA, President of Class Music—(a) Cradle Song .............................Delbruch (b) Estudiantina La come LADIES’ GLEE CLUB Conferring of Diplomas DOCTOR THORNTON E. VAIL, President of the School Board Announcement of Prizes PRINCIPAL KARL D. LEE Conferring of Prizes SUPERINTENDENT EDGAR H. PARKMAN Music—“America, the Beautiful”..........................Ward SCHOOL AND AUDIENCE WITH ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIMENT THE ENFIELD ECHO 37 CLASS OF 1928 Class Motto—“To Be, Not to Seem” Class Flower—Pink Commonwealth Rose Class Colors—Old Rose and Gray ACADEMIC Harold Alfred August Thomas Joseph Bernier Josephine Bent Carolyn Ruth Blowen Emily Elizabeth Best Howard Mills Bromage Ethel Laura Burnham Mary Eileen Carroll Doris Elizabeth Carson William Russell Conlin Ruth Hortense Cooley Peter Joseph Costa Joseph Anthony D’Aleo Dorothy Grace Fuge John Laurence Daly Lois Mabel Helen Goldthorpe Herman Greenblatt Robert John Jackson John Johnston Ralph George Landry Walter Francis Moody Fannie Niemiec Sabath Michael Nigro Laura Lester Norris Gertrude Marie Phelps George Chester Slater Harold Fairfield Thatcher Celestino Tina Hilda Grace Trudeau Charles Van Kleeck i Webster VOCATIONAL Thelma Antionette Adams Mary Katherine Aleskwiz George Baronian Raymond Baronian Carolyn May Chillson Anna Mary Cyganus Marshall Wilbur Dockham Norbert John Dunn Charles Blethen Dutton Dorothy Agnes Fleming Burton William Henry Donald Charles Hibbard Hazel Victoria Iskiyan Valirus Kibbe Rosemond Martha Lamont Elizabeth Mary LeMay Gertrude Adelaide Lester Mary Anne Loguidice Rose Martin Louise Carolyn McKowen Wanda Rosamond Michalowski Dorothy Grace Naylor George Timothy Patterson Eleanor Percival Edward Laurence Pianka Julia Gertrude Puchinsky George Nelson Remington, Jr. Maryan Jean Rutherford Ralph Edward Schoppe Cecelia Elizabeth Smith Inez Irene Stebbins Enis Ida Testoni Irene Frances Wallace Margaret Walls Wishart Indicates Class Honor. 38 THE ENFIELD ECHO CLASS HISTORY By Dorothy Fuge Dull gray clouds, a cold, drizzling rain, an old decrepit building with many strange turns, swinging doors and statues modestly garbed with the dust of ages. Such an atmosphere would be suffi- cient to make the gayest of hearts sad and the quickest of steps lag, and when your hearts are already none too joyful and your footsteps already lagging—well the result is alarming. Thus it was that we poor, awkward, frightened Freshmen, 148 strong, tramped into Old Enfield. To the casual observer the year would seem very slow and uneventful, but to us, with our hatreds, loves, defeats and triumphs, it was a swift, exciting one. Before the end of the term we were acquainted with every corner and swinging door of the old building; we had acquired some skill in the passing of notes and the chewing of gum, without being ob- served, also we had made slight inroads on the very old yet ever new arts—bluffing and flirting. The memorable sleigh ride, was an outstanding event of our Freshmen days. During the entire evening everything had pro- gressed famously until we were half way home then the catas- trophe—the sleigh broke down. Yawning, sleepy and impeded by numerous outrageous wraps, we piled out and slowly trudged home through the storm only to meet another storm—irate parents. The dawn of another school year! But, we unfortunate souls, had our vanity greatly snubbed. For months we had planned a great and glorious coup. We would show those humble freshmen our superior and wordly knowledge. But, alas, it was a new build- ing with spacious corridors, no swinging doors, and freshly bathed and calcimined statues, and we were even more at sea than the poor freshies. Slowly we sophomores were losing our self-con- sciousness and backwardness. Under the leadership of our president, Tina, raucous class meetings were conducted. During that year we managed two suc- cessful class enterprises, a sleigh ride and a picnic. Not only were we blessed with a fine new building, but also with some fine new teachers, Mr. Churchill, who so generously ladled out “hunks” of precious knowledge, Miss Kajander, Miss Adams and the adored math teacher, Miss Keniston. Another school year marked off by the untiring clock! And now we entered upon our new duties as Juniors, people to be reckoned with. Little change had occurred in us since the preced- ing year, unless perhaps we were less dignified, laughed more easily and foolishly, and had developed to a higher degree our keen desire for scandal. Seldom is all the world a rosy hue; and although we had a wonderful new building, and a proficient faculty it seemed that THE ENFIELD ECHO 39 there was going to be a blot on the perfection of affairs, Mr. Park- man was leaving, but, “Unto him that hath more shalt be given,” (as a result of faithful attendance at chapel we Seniors are well versed in biblical phrases). Not only did Mr. Parkman remain in the capacity of Superintendent of Schools, but Mr. Lee became our efficient new principal, who so thoughtfully retained the schedule to which we were accustomed. It was at this time that Tina, Bernier, Nigro, Dunn and Daly stepped forth into the limelight as athletes of no mean ability. Four students of the Junior class were members of the play cast, another Junior, Nigro shouldered the responsibilities of busi- ness manager. Then too, Juniors sang most heartily and willingly in the chorus of the operetta; four individuals were leading characters and most certainly added to the success of the production. Hazel Iskiyan had the honor of breaking a firmly rooted custom—she was business manager of that year’s operetta. It is almost unnecessary to mention that the Juniors most kindly helped to increase not only the volume (Bromage is blessed with a great lung capacity) but also the quality of the orchestra’s music. Landry and his drums have proved indispensable. Of course the Junior Prom—a charming social affair. Yes, indeed, the Juniors, were far removed from those humili- ating, ignominious Freshman days—that is most of them were— the others were just the mediocre, yet absolutely necessary pluggers. Senior Year—the last lap of the short race. It has been an extremely busy year for the Seniors; all manner of things have claimed our personal attention. Of course, because we are cursed with consciences, we have, when we could spare the time, studied our lessons most diligently. In the fall and winter we conducted hops (the name has been most appropriately chosen). These afternoon dances were well attended, all the girls and a few courageous boys danced, the other boys lined themselves against the left wall. Occasionally Mr. Churchill managed to drag a few onto the floor, but it soon proved to be too strenuous work. Under the supervision of Elizabeth Best the Seniors took almost complete charge of the Echo. Although we did not attain an extremely elevating standard the magazine, under our lavish care, has developed into an interesting school paper. “The Patsy,” this year’s school play was a huge success. Must one say that, with one exception, all the leading characters were portrayed by Seniors. And although most of us were only stage hands, all helped in a quiet way to make the play a success. Nigro, a second time played the part of the efficient business manager. Ruth Cooley, a Senior, won the prize speaking contest, held 40 THE ENFIELD ECHO this spring. Other Seniors also delivered, with great gusto, inter- esting speeches. This year’s Operetta was a great success, due to the co- operation of the entire student body and of the faculty. But surely individual praise must be given to Fannie Niemiec. Also the Senior boys must be congratulated for the fine and brave manner in which they managed to capture several girls at a time. Due to the great number of girls and the small number of boys, the pirates were required to carry off more than one piratess. Due to some in- explicable reason only the Senior boys managed this difficult feat. This year senior boys have been especially active in athletics. Old stars have been made to shine even rqore brilliantly, and poten- tial ones discovered in Baronian, August, Jackson, Conlin, Costa and Johnston. We Seniors have conducted our social affairs in very much the same way as preceding classes. Often you have been told of the efficacy and charming results of this system so we shall not bore you with repetition. This is a brief summary of our life during our four years at Enfield—just a short chapter to be added to the history of Enfield High School. CLASS WILL By Charles Dutton Ladies and Gentlemen, Teachers and Undergraduates: I have deemed it expedient to have you assemble in this audi- torium tonight, to hearken unto the last will and testament of the lately deceased class of 1928. As counsel for the deceased, I have the honor and privilege of making a just and fair distribution of the property according to the terms of my illustrious client’s will. Tonight as we stand on the brink of the great divide it behooves us to give careful consideration in the fulfillment of the terms of this, our last document, hereby revoking and declaring null and void any wills and statements made at any previous time or place. First—Desiring that our farewell services from this institution be in complete and full accord with all long established traditions we earnestly request that our mortuary exercises be under the discerning and wise supervision of our principal and long suffering faculty. Second—We give, devise and bequeath as follows: Item—To our honorable faculty, our deep and sincere appre- ciation for their earnest endeavor to prepare us for life in four short years at Enfield High. Item—To the school at large, the spirit of Enfield High. We depend upon you to carry on from where we leave off. THE ENFIELD ECHO 41 Item—To the Class of 1929, the dignity and stately bearing which is typical of all senior classes but especially personified in the Class of 1928. Item—To the cast of next year’s play the superb and un- equaled acting displayed by the cast of “The Patsy.” Item—To the three remaining classes and the one incoming class in Enfield High, the Class of 1928 bequeath the system of detention slips which was inaugurated during our senior year. (Of course we seniors never had to serve one.) Item—To the school at large, the old and moss-grown ex- pression, “As you all know by this time,” which has been a faithful standby for all student speakers from the platform in this audi- torium. Item—To our room teacher, Mr. Reynolds, the opportunity to attend a rest sanitarium during the summer, to recuperate from a strenuous year warning the seniors to be quiet. Item—The following bequests we make in good faith, sincerely trusting that they will be received in the same spirit. 1st—To the school, the task of finding a new manager for future dramatic presentations. When Nigro leaves so does his business ability. 2nd—To “Peanut” Frangiamore, the distinction and am- bition to carry the athletic burden of the Midgets, as Nigro has so capably done. 3rd—To “Stew” Jordt and “Noranges” Thompson the role of sheiks when August, Daly and D’Aleo bid you fare- well. 4th—To Francis Connell, Bromage’s school-girl com- plexion. 5th—To “Joe” Naughton, Bernier’s usefulness as an athlete, actor and able Prom host, but the latter’s vocal ability we will dispose of when his successor can cultivate a voice worthv of our boy tenor. 6th—To Helen Blonka, the superiority of Fannie Niemiec in all things pertaining to girls athletics, Terpsichore, and operetta achievements. 7th—Welle Farnham, we adopt to replace Margaret Wishart and Rose Martin as the class infants. Good things often come in small packages. 8th—To Travers: A large alarm clock so that he will not be obliged to depend upon the somewhat erratic electric clocks at school. 9th—To the Class of 1929: Our place in the assembly hall at morning chapel and all other privileges of seniors. 10th—To the school: Bernier’s theory that it “doesn’t matter” how words are spelled or pronounced. Dictionaries and English Grammars are all the bunk anyway. 42 THE ENFIELD ECHO E. H. S. Basket Ball Team 11th—To Ethel Drake, Hilda Trudeau’s talents and abilities as an artist. 12th—To Mary Quinn and Ethlyn Connell, we bequeath Thelma Adam’s powers at vamping the male of the species. 13th—To some musically inclined student, we bequeath the clarinet which Howard Bromage has so ably and im- pressively “tootled” during the past year. Item—In conclusion, we hereby appoint aforesaid principal, sole executor and trustee, of this our last will and testament. In witness thereof, we the class of 1928, set our hand and seal this 11th day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. Witnesses: Signed: JOHN R. RUDERT CHARLES B. DUTTON “BOB” MITCHELL THE ENFIELD ECHO 43 ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES By John Johnston Undergraduates of Enfield High School: Another graduation is approaching, and before we part, it behoves the Seniors to give you some advice. You must now learn, as undergraduates, to de- pend upon yourself instead of on us as you have been accustomed. Permit me to bring to your attention some of the activities in which the members of the Senior Class have played important parts. Take a look at our scholastic record and see how well it speaks of us; also, recall how members of our class carried off the leading roles in the play and operetta. This has been due in no small measure to the natural ability and beauty of our feminine representatives. I am sure that you lesser lights will find it very difficult to emulate these feats. In sports, we have shown great proficiency. In addition to football and track teams being captained by Seniors, you will find us foremost starring in other activities. The “Echo” has had a successful year under the able guidance of members of our class. Having accomplished so much for the school, as I have stated, it is expedient that you should listen to our learned advice and counsel. To me has been given the pleasure of pointing out your faults, so that you may mend your ways, but I realize you will never reach our perfection. It cannot be done, because of the inferior material with which you are unfortunately handicapped. Freshmen: As you are the youngest class, it has been the custom in former years to speak to you first. You are undoubtedly, with the exception of the Juniors, the worst class in the history of Enfield. Where are your athletes? You have played a minor part on the fields of battle. Let us see your school spirit in sports and get your representatives in the games next year. Take a lesson from the Senior Class and follow its footsteps in friendly competi- tions. I have seen none of your authors supply the “Echo” with material. This seems to show either a lack of initiative or a lack of brain power. You fail to take enough interest in the various activities of the school. However, in spite of your numerous faults, you have the appearance of a good class. In spite of your defects, our confidence is that you will even- tually reach the goal which the class of 1928 has set as an example. Other classes have forged ahead of you, but you have not given your best. You have done fairly well in your work during your first year at the Enfield High School. We congratulate you upon what success you have attained, and hope for greater achievements in the com- ing years. Sophomores: The word Sophomore is derived from the Greek word “Moros” meaning foolish. This word describes your class 44 THE ENFIELD ECHO perfectly. You have a few good athletes, but you could have more, if you had shown enough initiative to get them to train. Your class lacks enthusiasm in all sports and school activities, let the class of 1928 be your criterion and strive to copy our feats in all depart- ments. We have shown you many of your short-comings, from time to time. It is our hope that you will remedy these and reach the highest pinnacle ever attained by any class, with the acknowledged exception of 1928. Juniors: You are brainless, indolent and lazy. Yours is the worst group Enfield has ever known. All the other classes surpass you in every field of endeavor. You have been the cause of much annoyance to the Seniors and have never appreciated all that has been done in your behalf. Conceit is your middle name and there is no hope for your redemption. The Seniors are grieved to say that the Juniors have a habit of skipping classes and gym. This no doubt, is the cause of their looking so frail and weak. A little exercise in the gym would do them a lot of good. However, you will soon be called upon to take our place as Seniors and to assume a leading part in all activities. Do your best in everything you undertake, and you will, with difficulty, reach the goal for which you are striv- ing and to which we have so ably and clearly shown you the path. Undergraduates: We Seniors have worked together for the short space of four years in this school and have learned to look upon it with great respect. As our days within its walls are near- ing an end, we realize how much it has meant to us. It is our hope that you will have the same interest and affection for our Alma Mater. We all wish you the greatest success. If you follow our footsteps, the future Enfield will be proud of you. Let us admonish you to carry as your motto—“To thine own-self be true, and it must follow as the night the day. Thou cans’t not then be false to any man.” RESPONSE FOR THE UNDERGRADUATES By Dominick Lepore Ladies and Gentlemen and Fellow-Schoolmates: It is my privilege tonight to respond to the remarks both true and false, particularly false, which the speaker has just delivered to you. Some of his statements sound fine, but they are weak prin- cipally in force of reason and facts on which he based his specific arguments. In that he attacked the Freshmen first, it is my duty to defend them at the outset. He stated that the Freshmen, with the excep- ion of the Junior, is the worst class in the history of Enfield. I THE ENFIELD ECHO 45 would like to know upon what real facts he based that statement. For undoubtedly, this year’s graduating class, at the time they were yearlings, was the worst in the whole history of the Enfield High School. He also urged them to show their spirit in the activities of the school, but I may add that the Seniors have set the bad example. Consequently, the Freshmen have taken after them. Even so, he is greatly mistaken. In taking one of many examples, if it hadn’t been for the Freshmen, the Hallowe’en dance wouldn’t have been a success. It was their financial support that greatly aided and constituted most of the net proceeds. Further, in regard to the Sophomores, my friend stated that they were foolish simply because the word Sophomore is derived from the Greek word “moros,” meaning foolish. Here again is another illustration based on absurdity. In reply to that inappro- priate statement, the word Senior comes from the Latin noun “senex,” meaning old, but in applying its meaning in this case the Seniors are not old enough to know better. When reference was made to the Juniors, he again stated falsely that all the other classes surpass them in every field of endeavor. It is once more a groundless assertion without sufficient proof to back it up. I ask him whether Captain Naughton, King and Thompson of this year’s basketball team are Seniors. There are only five on a basketball team and still it was composed prin- cipally of these men I have mentioned. Regarding the football team, it was by the push, skill, and hard work of Naughton, Travers, Ash, and King that made Enfield give its rivals competi- tion in both winning and losing games. Again, the Junior class is well represented on the baseball diamond. Such men as Naughton, our pitching star, and King are enough to say that they constitute an important part of the team. The Junior class has also shown better in other fields than any class. In the matter of selling tickets for the play “Patsy,” it can be justly and proudly said that two of the Juniors themselves sold almost one hundred. There is initiative and school spirit for you! The speaker also had the nerve to call the Junior class brainless, but I would like to know how he backs that statement. The real fact is that we Juniors made nearly fifty times as much on our dance as they did on theirs. The remark that the Juniors have been of much annoyance to the Seniors prompts me to ask of what annoyance have the Seniors been to Mr. Reynolds? I cannot refrain from advising my friend to get facts, not fancies, hereafter. Seniors: We undergraduates sincerely accept your advice and promise that our future interest and affection for our Alma Mater will atone for our shortcomings. As you leave us, we hope you will not forget how the classes of ’29, ’30, and ’31 have worked with you. We also wish you the best of success in years to come as you depart from the walls that mean so much to you and to us. 46 THE ENFIELD ECHO THOMPSONVILLE BOTTLING WORKS Manufacturers of GEO. S. PHELPS 6 CO. AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE Everything for the Farmer Dogey Lleverages HIGH-GRADE Soda and Mineral Waters Visitors Welcome to Our Plant Grain and Feed Seeds for Farm and Garden Agricultural Implements Wagons and Harnesses Telephone 243-2 197 Enfield St., Thompson ville SPRINGFIELD OFFICE 26 Hampden Street Phone 2-4559 110 Prospect Street Thompsonville, Connecticut Compliments of F. J. Thome Hazardville - - Connecticut Malley’s Delicatessen GobePs Meats are Meats of Quality Van Dyk’s Teas and Coffees Ask for Duchess Sandwiches All Kinds 58 Pearl Street Thompronville _try — BARTLEY’S Barber Shop for Hair Cut; also Shingling We always try to please our customers OPP. THOMPSONVILLE HOTEL Fancy Dry Goods Hosiery, Underwear and Foot- wear. We aim to serve our customers with quality. Full line of Ladies’ Silk Dresses K. H. NORIAN 1 4 Pearl Street Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ENFIELD ECHO 47 GIFTS FOR GRADUATION We have in stock an attractive and com- plete line of Graduation Gifts and are offer- ing special prices on all Gift purchases during the Graduation Season. A. H. LEE 30 Pearl St., Thompsonville ®linmp0mtitiUp HOME-MADE COOKING FANCY SUNDAES 42 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. W f£Af FOLK'S ARE RLEASFD THEY Our patrons register their satisfaction as they leave this place. They may come in look- ing tired and hungry, but they look well-fed and revived when they are on their way out. SOUTHIERE’S HOME LUNCH Main Street Thompsonville Do You Need PAINT? We carry the famous DU PONT PAINT Look for the oval sign S G. BROWN 119 Main St. Thompsonville ZACE THE TIRE MAN Goodrich Tires and Tubes Battery Service : Vulcanizing 50 N. Main St. Phone Connection PLEASE MENTION “THE ENFIELD ECHO” WHEN PURCHASING 48 THE ENFIELD ECHO COMPLIMENTS OF GEO. H. CUNNINGHAM Shoes, Hosiery and Furnishings 55 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE Somersville Manufacturing Company WOOLENS SOMERSVILLE CONNECTICUT Compliments of Compliments of Sapsuzian Simmons Enfield Motor Co. REAL ESTATE BUICK and INSURANCE Sales and Service We Perform—Not Promise Sullivan Block Phone 294-2 Enfield Street THOMPSONVILLE THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ENFIELD ECHO 49 T. McNALLY Plumbing and Heating Thompsonville, Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF Fleming Tailoring Co. 6 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE Brainard-Ahrens, Inc. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE WRITTEN Dependable and Worth-while Service Our Companies are the Oldest and Best 106 Main Street Tel. 45-2 PLEASE MENTION “THE ENFIELD ECHO” WHEN PURCHASING 50 THE ENFIELD ECHO PASTEURIZED MILK and CREAM Allen Bros., Inc. Phone 553-12 The largest dealers in Pasteur- ized Milk in Northern Hartford County. BUILDING OR REPAIRING GET OUR ESTIMATE ON QUALITY MATERIALS Thompsonville Lumber Corp. 92 Prospect Street Phone 131 “Everything for the Builder” Merrill Bros. Garage SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF CARS 12 Central Street Phone 649 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Compliments of FRANK P. SMYTH COAL AND WOOD THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Yard, 98 Prospect Street Phone 496 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ENFIELD ECHO 51 Thompsonville Hardware Co. SPORTING GOODS HEADQUARTERS Hardware, Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Oils, Glass, Etc. 112-114 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. TONY'S PLACE FRUITS : CANDY : SODA : ICE CREAM 131 Main Street Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF The electric shop 37-39 North Main Street RADIO SETS AND SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Phone 620 Open Evenings PLEASE MENTION “THE ENFIELD ECHO” WHEN PURCHASING 52 THE ENFIELD ECHO A. TATOIAN Candies : Fruits : Cigars : Confectionery BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN Try our Ice Cream Pies 76 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE Phone 726 LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF PURE FOODS IN ENFIELD MEATS—GROCERIES—VEGETABLES FRESH FISH AND FRUITS Sisitzky’s Public Market 28 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Tel. 3 and 4 GEORGE R. BOOTH, Pres. A. T. BOOTH, Vice-Pres. Booth-Townsend Co. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERS 42 TAYLOR ST. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Exclusive Distributors of the San Man, Nobility and Booth Chocolates In Fancy Packages and Bulk We also carry a large line of the best FIVE CENT BARS and a full line of SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ENFIELD ECHO Compliments of Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company PLEASE MENTION “THE ENFIELD ECHO” WHEN PURCHASING Is It Commencement for You This Year ? “Commencement” means just that—The beginning of a new life ... a starting out on the path that leads—where ? If school days are over for you this June, this is one of the most serious periods in your life. Perhaps an hour’s talk with one of our principals now might be the means of starting you on the road to enviable success. The Open Door I 183 ANN STREET—HARTFORD
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