Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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THE ENFIELD ECHO 11 going back to the United States to lecture on Parisien styles. Who ever thought Catherine would lecture after being so demure in her school days? Dorothy—I see we are coming in sight of Spain. Did you know Flor- ence Packer and Dorothy Oliver are the successful proprietors of the “Black and Gold Tea Room”? They have engaged Edward O’Connor’s snappy jazz orchestra for dancing. I would recommend the “Black and Gold Tea Room” to any who would like to spend an enjoyable evening in a very romantic atmosphere. Landry—I discovered that Norman Anderson owns a large cattle ranch. Louis Gates and Mike Ryder are em- ployed by Mr. Anderson as cow punchers. Louis and Earl are inter- rupted in their frequent naps by the noise of the restless cattle. By the way did you know that Lawrence White owns one of the larg- est mills in Warehouse Point? He has, as his able assistants, Evelyn Beck and Meta Schneider. He al- ways went over in a big way with the women. Edith—So this is Madrid. Today an elaborate wedding is in progress, the social event of the year. Elizabeth Welch is marrying a wealthy man. The ceremony is performed in a beau- tiful sunken garden with fountains, terraces and very rare flowers. It is reported that the President and his wife are witnessing the marriage. At the same time an entirely differ- ent kind of wedding is taking place. You remember Dorothy Comstock flit- tered from one boy to another until we thought she would be an old maid. But Dorothy always took things good- naturedly and it didn’t worry her. Now you see that airplane above the clouds; Dorothy is having her mar- riage vows right over Elizabeth’s. Dorothy—Isn’t that great, two wed- dings in the same day! Oh! there is that tooth bothering me again. I only wish I were in New York. John Lakonski is a dentist there, and is known as the “Painless Dentist.” On my last enioyable trip to Dr. Lakon- ski’s office I was very much surprised to see another old classmate, Leona Provost who is his assistant. What do you know? John Fuge and Robert Bromage have recently opened “The Truthful but Never Failing Law Office.” (Fuge stretches the truth and Bromage swears to it). I want to tell you about Harold Hines. He has just secured a patent on his new fire alarm invention. The principle of the invention being sim- ilar to the Tom Carr Burglar Alarm. Landry—The radio announced to- day that the Philadelphia Athletics are playing the New York Yankees. James Costa is playing first base. Sebastian Angelica is pitcher. It is a no hit, no run game. Edith—The last time I visited Royal Art Gallery in Madrid, I stood spell- bound before a masterpiece, a com- posite portrait, painted by Betty Ringwald and Alene Bilodeau. The facial expression was designed by Alene and the figure sketched by Betty. Dorothy — Recently while visiting one of our largest Radio Broadcasting studios I was very much surprised to see Edward McHugh as chief an- nouncer. He was introducing a young man whom he called “The Singing Farmer,” it was none other than Robert Merriman! Landry—I listened the other night to hear Edward McHugh announce the program. He said that the next program was the Kuku Hour, featur- ing Mrs. Pennyfeather, impersonated by Isabel Steele. Can you imagine! Edith—Louis Lebeshevsky is very successful in the television given over the telephone. The girls call Louis in order to see him. Gladys Desso calls more often than the rest, I hear. Dorothy—Douglas Mallard is try- ing to introduce Socialistic move- ments in Thompsonville. But he has met with great disapproval by the staunch conservatives of that com- munity. Mary Fay is his fiery soap box orator so he has at least one staunch supporter. Landry — Can you see the bull fight? There is Edna Fahey who is one of the most enthusiastic specta- tors. It is rumored that she has fallen in love with the toreador. Why he looks like Chester Nowak! It is Chester! Let’s look over the crowd. There is Joseph Noreika with his thumbs turned down. What caused his sudden dislike for Chester? Oh!

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10 THE ENFIELD ECHO everything that is happening on land. I am proud of it because I invented it. Before Einstein died he said it was the greatest invention of its kind. I can see, night or day, the very minute details of any event. It is so powerful it penetrates the thickest walls. Edith—May I try it? I want to see what is happening in Rome. One of the best hospitals in Rome is under the competent direction of Barbara Kibbe. Oh, I can see her now. Be- cause of the excellent care she gave her patients she now has entire charge of the plant. Her expert die- titian is Effie Hulburt. Even in high school days Effie was a good cook. Landry — I can see I)r. Eleanor Bailes in the same hospital where Barbara Kibbe has charge. Margaret Harris is a very helpful nurse to Dr. Bailes as she tells her patients of her thrilling experiences at Enfield High, especially in Chemistry class. Dorothy—Do you recall how well Bernice Young looked in sport togs when she took the leading part in the “Gypsy Rover?” Now she is the best mountain climber on the world’s rec- ord. Edith—I have been reading a great deal today. Listen to the social items: “Benedict Puchinsky, wealthy sau- sage manufacturer of Iowa, was guest of honor at a banquet given by the Bachelors Club.” Well, isn’t that amusing! Here is an item about some others we know: “The Misses Beatrice Galimberti and Anna Moran have just returned from a trip around the world. While they were away they bought a villa and have sold it at double the original cost. That’s the way to earn money, isn’t it?” Landry—I can see Paris. We cer- tainly make good time, don’t we? Be sure to see the millinery shop in Paris that is run by Margaret Bartley. She always did wear such very striking hats. Edith—Catherine Alaimo is in the diplomatic service of Italy. She is a valuable worker because she can talk Italian and French so fluently. Dorothy—As I look through the telescope I can see a familiar spot. Last time I visited Paris my attention was attracted by a huge sign which read, Campbell Haberdashery.” Upon entering, 1 was greeted by William Smith who is Mr. Campbell’s model. Billie liked the Sir Roger de Coverly style so well that he is trying to per- suade his customers to adopt them. Who do you think was the first in our class to gain the distinction of being a “Mrs.”? Well, it is Mildred Fuge. Can you beat that? She has secured Irene Glista as governess for the little Peases. Landry—Did you know Agnes Al- len is the world champion gum chewer? She has introduced gum chewing in the Olympic games. What do you think Martha Greaves is doing? She is a missionary in China converting the little heathens. Edith—The last time I saw Edna Daum she was dean of a girl’s school in Paris. As I entered she was sitting behind a huge desk surrounded by diplomas. She was devouring a book at the rate of a hundred pages an hour. While she was engaged in this peaceful occupation in rushed six wrathful teachers. They were—Mar- garet Miller, Eva Raffia, Lillian Jen- nings, Dorothy Kelley, John Berosky and Beatrice Cormier. Their class pins were turned upside down to show a sign of distress. Each one was carrying a hat pin between his teeth. They threatened to declare a strike if not granted an increase of fifty cents per year. Miss Daum, very calmly, pressed a button on her desk. The door was thrown open and in stepped Mary Savage, head of a powerful gym squad with her assistant, Louise Tuomala. In a minute, peace was re- stored. Landry — I came across Alleta Snyder and Marion Broege who have not yet married. They are traveling lecturers on the subject, “Why be without a husband”! Edith—Talking about classmates, the last time I was in Harriet Cor- bett’s beauty shop I found Hazel Ber- trand in charge of the shop. Their coiffures are so ingenious that the world coDies them. The other day I came across a mag- azine almost as famous as the Enfield Echo. Eileen Fleming was Editor-in- Chief. There is a ship coming towards us. I see Catherine Cunningham. She is

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 Class of 1931