Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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14 THE ENFIELD ECHO leave the factory to see if they reflect flatteringly. He must have had plenty of practice! Jordt—While in Hollywood I saw a very dashing young man ride by in his Rolls-Royce. I wondered who he was, so I asked a passing pedestrian, who informed me that it was Ray Blodgett, a very promising movie hero, recently come into stardom. Collins—Florestine Sharon is man- ufacturing the latest in footwear, and has made millions from her remarka- ble invention of “Non-Squeak Shoes.” As might be expected, Florestine needs an expert accountant to take care of her business, and this place is capably filled by Mildred Lord. Claire—Doris Leger is winning hon- ors in the field of aviation, and she is the first person to complete a non- stop flight around the world. Doris is very modest about her achievement and insists that her success was en- tirely due to her mechanic’s care of her plane. This marvelous mechanic, it seems, is also a woman, none other than Clara Pelky. Ethel—We found Loris Stratton at the head of a large organization of chain restaurants, which she manages personally. One of her latest special- ties is a delicious concoction composed chiefly of fried lobsters. This is said to account for the popularity of her restaurants. Jordt—Passing through the metrop- olis of Talcotville, I beheld a flagrant sign-board, proclaiming the coming popular and pleasing presentation, “Naughton’s Naughty Niceties”, un- der the direct supervision of Joe Naughton. Starring as his leading lady was Miss Lorraine Gaudette, who is known throughout the country for her extraordinary acting. Claire—Matthew Alaimo is running the Boston Public Market and in order to give the customers ouality as well as service he has installed one of his new hot air refrigerators sold by Al- bert Bielitz. Mr. Bielitz supplies the hot air himself and maintains that one filling will last a lifetime. Collins—I heard that Mary McCann is the editor of one of the foremost newspapers of the world. She at- tained her great success by editing a paper containing thirty-two funny sheets, because she believes the public should laugh more. Naomi Thompson, I found, was a French teacher in the Y. M. H. A., or Young Men’s Hebrew Academy. She says that her students always attend strictly to BUSINESS. Ethel—Have you heard what Al- bert Phelps is doing? Everybody—No! Ethel—Well, he has become a pro- fessor of chemistry in E. H. S. since Miss Storrs has resigned. Mr. Robert Welch and Mr. Reveruzzi have formed a partnership and are running the “I Catchum You Skinum Advertising Agency. Their motto is “An ad for every fad”, and it is said that they are quite successful. Claire—Evelyn Kaminski is now the World’s Champion Shorthand Writer. She has set a record of 500 words a minute. I wonder who her dictator is. It must be Caroline Com- stock. Have you heard what Wallace Chevalier is doing? They say he is making good in the dairy business. Jordt—How is that? Claire—Oh, he connected a pipe to the milky way and now he supplies all New York with milk. Jordt—Claire Sloane has become quite a business woman and is now owner of the Makumover Beauty Salon in New York, which specializes in face-lifting. Her expert manicur- ist, we find to be Mary Raffia. Collins—Michael Liucci has startled the people of the world and created a sensation among the young men of the country by placing upon the market for the first time in history, a sham- poo, which will transform a brunette into a blonde within one week. Ethel—Francis Uzell has just fin- ished the arduous task of learning the Chinese language and has sailed for that country to take up a position as telegraph operator. Claire—Charlotte Schoppe’s new book, advocating six meals a day, has quite upset the leading scientific and medical authorities, and Ruth Pease has just made her first matrimonial venture. She has become the wife of Reverend I. M. Good. Jordt—That quiet little city of Chi- cago has another Mayor Thompson. Thus time it is little Bill Thompson. Claire—Has he stopped the gang war there? Jordt—Heavens, no! He has to con-

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 13 18th Amendment to the best of his ability. Collins—Just last week I read in the “Chili Times” that Angela Turrin has opened a crocodile farm in Brazil. She is now engaged in the prosperous business of exporting crocodile tears for use in the theatrical business. She has employed Elsie Steele as her right-hand man. Elsie’s job is to col- lect the tears in porcelain containers. This is quite a difficult accomplish- ment as the crocodiles must be gently flicked under the chin with an ostrich feather, while at the same time, the crucibles are held under their eyes. Jordt—Quite a ticklish job, I should say. But still, I don’t think it is any more important than— Claire—You fellows stop your argu- ing. You talk so much that Ethel and I can’t get a word in edgewise. Ethel—Yes, who would have thought that Bertha Lucas and Helen Nasuta would be found at the head of the Killemquic Hospital for incura- bles! So far they have been very suc- cessful. and they have recently added Anna Norris to their staff of first- class trained nurses. Claire—That’s good! While I wa° traveling in France last summer, I happened to visit the Dupuis Hall of Fine Arts, and I came across one of the prize masterpieces of the season, just completed by Eunice Green. She was formerly one of the starving ar- tists of Greenwich Village. The paint- ing was entitled “The Awakening.” Collins—Speaking of Paris suc- cesses, Dorothy Baumes has been hailed as one of the foremost dress designers of the day. Dot certainly was clever, though she never exploited her talents. The gowns are displayed exclusively by Florence Haginski, Paris’ most graceful manneouin Jordt—I tuned in on Station W. E. A. F. last night and what do you sup- pose I heard? The announcer was just introducing the “Snappy String Quar- tet” and it was led by Virginia Hv- land. Next came our old classmate, Eunice McGuire, who has become a very popular favorite with radio au- diences. She certainly can sing and she was accompanied on the piano by Edith Smith, the musician of old ’29. Quite a reunion of our class—and the announcer turned out to be Caroline Comstock. I thought there was some- thing familiar about that voice. Ethel—Quite a coincidence! But, speaking of musicians, you know Phil Dowd is now manager of the Babylon Theater in Chicago, but he doesn’t believe in bothering himself with de- tails so he leaves his correspondence entirely in charge of his very efficient private secretary, Welle Farnham. Now to return to the program—Phil always puts on a good program— Frank Javorski was singing “My Dream of Love”, a very beautiful song composed by Margaret Knight. It is said that two-thirds of Hie au- dience was made up of women! Then we heard Billie Hughes and his Jazz Joy Boys, not the least jazzy and joy- ous of whom is our old friend, Emil Baiek Claire—Did you hear that Helen Olmsted has just expounded a new theory on evolution that is causing a great deal of comment in the scien- tific world? She maintains that cer- tain observations she made while in high school led her to doubt whether some of the human species had yet evolut.ionized. Collins—Francis Connell certainly lives on Easy Street—that should suit him perfectly. He is running a very unique club called the “Rest Club.” and the most important members are Jimmie Rowan, Stanley Trachimowicz, and Dougie Thompson. Jordt—Well, who do you suppose is the architect of the new high school being built in Enfield? Chester Brain- ard! And helping him is Klemens Kalva, as electrical engineer, who, be- sides having charge of all the wiring in the building, has the dangerous iob of putting nuts on all the thunder- bolts. Claire—I see Louise Wadsworth is still up to her old tricks. She’s a newspaper critic, and one much feared by producers, as a plav succeeds or fails on her criticisms. I’ve heard that she has been offered tremendous bribes, but refuses to accept them, as she believes in saying exactly what she thinks! Ethel—Well, she’s running true to form. And where do you suppose I found Billie Pryce? He is emploved as a tester in a mirror factory. His job is to try all mirrors before they

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 15 centrate all his time on giving the city earthquake protection. Collins—The other day I looked in the “American Magazine” and came across an advei'tisement by Joseph Novak, who was subjecting himself to the grilling work of an undertaker. The advertisement read “Our spe- cialty, school teachers, principals, and superintendents.” Claire—What do you think of our Ranch Woman, Anna Labutis? She is taming bucking bronchos on her ranch in Colorado. Ethel—Anna Welch is now practis- ing dentistry in Gum City, Idaho. Be- cause of her cheerful disposition she finds she can dispense with the use of laughing gas. Jordt—These people’s ears surely should be burning now, after all this discussion! Collins—Well, it’s certainly hot enough here. Jordt—I tell you. What do you say we take a spin in my plane over the Sound and New York City, to get the breeze? Ethel—Are you sure there is room for all of us? Jordt—Most certainly is. It will hold six as big as you. Claire—That’s great! Come on, everybody, let’s go! CLASS JINGLES (By Doris Leger and Joseph August) We’ve attempted to write a jingle About each one in class, But if you criticize too much— We’re sure they’ll never pass. First in line is Matty Who works in a grocery store; We certainly need not wonder Why girls go there by the score. Miss Phelps does her homework As all good girls should, And that’s the reason why— Her marks are so very good. Edwin is a farmer boy With a willing disposition; He performs ’most any task To show he’s full of ambition. She isn’t tall; she isn’t stout; She surely is “petite;” I am sui’e that you’ll agree— Welle is very sweet. Albert is so very quiet That I almost passed him over: When e’er you see a group of girls You’ll never see Albert hover. Evelyn does her lessons well Every single day, And when called upon in class Answers without delay. Glazier is a dapper lad, Country born and bred; He’s the light of Hazardville, So we have heard it said. Miss Stinson is quite ambitious; In class she takes the cup As she rattles off her answers Like a phonograph wound up. Billy Hughes is a great musician; He plays with all his zeal; That’s why our school orchestra Has so much “sex”-appeal. Ethlyn is charming— We’ll all admit, With her laughing brown eyes Which bespeak keen wit. Oh Wallace is a tiny lad Who hails from a nearby ville; He drives a great big car To give the girls a thrill. Raymond comes from Warehouse Point; He is our curly head: We wonder if it’s blushes That make his cheeks so red. Florence comes from Wevmouth A place not far from school, And she’s the type of girl Who never breaks a rule. Everyone knows Philip; He really is very proud;