Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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 Class of 1931

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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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THE ENFIELD ECHO 13 I know. They are both candidates for the Presidency of Spain. Dorothy — Margaret Bridge and Margaret Lynch are members of the “Lockwood Follies.” They are known as the “Peggy Twins” and have gained renowned popularity in Mr. Theodore Lockwood’s recent musical comedy, “Cornbeef and Roses.” Robert Kelly is the newly appointed manager of the most popular of all Atlantic and Pacific stores located on the corner of 10th Avenue and 32nd Street, Scitico, Connecticut, U. S. A. Leslie Prentice and John Jackowicz having lost their money in the recent crash have become very capable assist- ants to Mr. Kelly. Edith—I came across a palmist last year who is known throughout Europe as one who will foretell the past, pres- ent, and future. Before she had gone far in reading my palm I was aston- ished at her knowledge of my life. Later I saw that it was Mary Abbe. A little while ago the Hoboes Union were having a lively meeting insti- gated by Charles Osborne who was delivering a fiery address. His audi- ence showed its appreciation by shout- ing, “When do we eat?” Landry—Sterling Percival, now a great aviator, is just bringing Anth- ony Dzwonkus and Edwin Wolodko to a big business meeting at the Ritz Cafe in New York, owned by Florence Luke. Marion Pawelcik and Evelyn Zawada are to do a specialty dance for the occasion. Frances Piorek, the first woman governor of Connecticut, has appoint- ed Firth McAuley as head of the Police Commission. He was so well disciplined in old Enfield. Dorothy—Anna Kertenis and Lucia Olivieri are employed by one of the largest insurance companies. They are competing with the New York, New Plaven and Hartford Railroad Company by riding to work on a bicycle. They claim that this means of transportation has proven to be more economical and faster than any other. Helen Soboleski has opened an ex- clusive ladies’ apparel shop on 5th Avenue, New York. Letitia Casing- hino is Miss Soboleski’s capable mo- diste. She has won the reputation of bringing out a new mode every day. Edith—I)o you realize Mary Golden is known as the most successful farm- erette in the United States? She is going to exhibit chickens that can do the cake walk. Guess where I saw Agnes Pianka? She was taking dancing lessons from the head master, Robert Stoughton. Bob is conducting a dancing school for fat people. The last time I visited Detroit I saw Evelyn Gaskell typing for Mr. Henry Ford’s son. He has said that she is the greatest typist ever in his employ. May Sullivan is private sec- retary for John D. Rockerfeller, Jr. When she isn’t busy, she distributes dimes to the children. I felt quite young when she gave me ten cents. Landry—The last time I attended a football game, Joseph Corbett and Dominic McCann were star half- backs for the Providence Steamrol- lers. Helen Zyck is the first person to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in a glider. When she arrived she found that her twin sister Sally had re- ceived all the honors and glory. Stephen Kadidus, American Ambas- sador to Spain, received them. Dorothy—Armand Keller and Roy Jandreau are partners in the Keller and Jandreau Construction Co. They have invented a hammer which ab- solutely refuses to hit the fingers. They would have found this new de- vice very useful back in old Enfield when they were on all the Property Committees. Stella Albert is the first woman ever admitted to the faculty of Yale University. Miss Albert has proven to be very popular with the students. She allows refreshments at all times and entertains the students by performing hand springs and other acrobatic stunts. Edith—Pm so glad to hear about our old friends. Have you spoken of all of them? Landry—Yes, I think so. It’s about time I went upstairs to see how the pilot is. Dorothy—Come in Edith. We better see what the rest of the crowd are doing. All say goodnight.