Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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20 The Enfield Echo CLASS PROPHECY (By Shirley Harrison, Norma MacMillan, Salvatore Locario, Irving Taylor) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is Shirley Milton Cross Harrison bringing you deep in the heart of Enfield. Tonight we feature the tenth year anniversary program of the E. H. S. Class of 1942. The sponsors of this program are all graduates of that illustrious class. This combines Irving Walter Windshield Taylor, Norma Dorothy Dix MacMillan and Salvatore Bill Stern Locario, along with its commercials. On with the program: 1. Be sure to see the latest film release, “Buck Button Rides No More” starring Lena Carr and Edward Button, at the Strand Theatre now owned by Joseph Zebrowski. The stage features in- clude : the well-known Leach, Starr and Fitzgerald vaudeville team of Broadway; the Rockerettes, famous chorus girls, namely, Irene Wagg, June Henley, Mary Michko, Shirley Burke, Claire Carmel and Irene Pohorylo; the magician, Frank Rydz who will guarantee to dispose of all cigars supplied by the audience; Helen Nosal in her own speciality act; “The Bubble Gum Demonstration”. In the band we have J. J. Connor, John Salamone and Charles Maniscalchi, former high star musicians. The charming usherettes are Evelyn Byron, Esther Conley and Josephine McNulty. So if you want to spend an enjoyable evening go to the new Strand Theatre—and, oh, yes; the costumes for the show were furnished by the Grimaldi and Liucci Dress Shoppe. Now, Irving Walter Windshield Taylor: Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all the ships at sea! Let’s go to press: Flash ! Although the War has been over several years, many of the fine community projects started in 1942 are still functioning. Carol Beeman, the first American woman driver of the Red Cross Ambulance Corps in China, has again dashed wildly across fields and plains with her Dodge truck. Janet Frew and Emma Granger are caring for the wounded. News from the Nation’s Capitol! Another stirring speech was made by Congressman, John Dineen, favoring the Russian War Relief. This is all very well, but I think our Congressmen should employ their talents in relieving the gas shortage. Flash ! Last night I reviewed the Ballet “Tschaikowsky’s Swan Lake,” starring that tall, dark, handsome, (and clumsy) ballet dancer, Stan Kowalski. His distracted attitude was due partly, to the fact that he paid more attention to his partner, Bertha Barszcz. Oh, yes, I have a letter here: It reads: “I am a young secretary to Mr. Craig Collins, who is writing, “Reflections on Wordsworth’s Intimations on Immortality.” After five years of hard study he is half way down the first page. He

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The Enfield Echo 19 Dedonis set a precedent in school history by being elected for their third successive term. This year the General Organization was pushed over the top through the splendid support of the Juniors. Another social and financial success was the annual Junior Prom. June, 1941 We have now begun to prepare ourselves for the summer and especially the fall when we shall become Seniors. September, 1941 Mr. Parkman, our beloved Superintendent of Schools has re- tired after years of faithful service to school and community. Mr. Karl D. Lee was appointed to the office. Mr. John A. Langford has been appointed Principal with Mr. Tatoian, Vice Principal. We feel very proud to be the first class to graduate under their leadership. The Hi-Y Minstrel, with Mr. Tatoian directing, was its usual success with Seniors filling in the “end” spots very capably. The Senior Prom appropriately named the “Star Dust Ball” and the school play “Lease on Liberty” were two smash hits. Martin O’Brien, Kendall Dolge and Candido Di Franco added zest and forcefulness to the play with Edward Button supplying the comedy. The annual Senior-Freshman night was very helpful in easing the strained relations between Seniors and the lowly Freshmen. This year can be termed the outstanding year in sports. The football team under Captain Locario along with brilliant offensive and defensive playing of “Barney” Carson, Frank Scalia and Stan Kowalski had a record season. The basketball team, under the wise coaching of Coach Bob Walker, with Capt. “Murph” Goles, Salva and Locario shining, annexed co-championship of the Valley Wheel. The baseball team with these same men shining also brought fame to Enfield. The names of Locario, Goles, Carson, Salva and Scalia will ring forever in the time honored halls of Enfield.” After I had closed the records of those four happy years, I thought of the future, Enfield had given us, and how we, the “Class of ’42” had fared in the world, with the splendid education we had received at Enfield High School.

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The Enfield Echo 21 pays no attention to me. Should I try to discourage him in his writing or help him. Please help me.” Signed, Mary Kiley. Flash ! Our chief air-raid warden, Leopold Lesniak, is doing wonderful work in this town. Barbara Schirm, Therese Ruggerio and Ruth Nuger are instructors of First Aid, and for the Canteen Unit we have Emily Klimek, Marjorie Rice, Mildred Cote, Dorothy Bridge, Ruth Buck, all doing wonderful at their work! In the Local Red Cross Center, Helena Daigneau is giving her all for the good of the country!! Flash ! Gilbert Vasseur and Alex Cybulski, two cab drivers are in California avoiding the gas shortage, but remember, boys, there is still a rubber shortage, so slow down! Flash ! In the paper today, there was an article about child welfare. The two girls who were mentioned, Marian Geigner and Eleanor Colby, have made great progress in children’s activities. This ought to be an inspiration to some of us. Flash ! Rhodina Sisitzky is the new editor of the Enfield Union. Good work, Rhodina! We knew you could do it. Flash ! Jane O’Connor, the new telephone operator, can tell you anything you want to know. Could it be possible that she listens in on phone calls??? Flash ! During a visit to the Stork Club recently, I saw the new bouncer, Dan Mangini. A fight was in progress, and who was “bounced” I’m not going to tell you. Flash ! Bill Smith, the lovelorn advisor, has been going out with the girls from the Flaming Chorus, which is now playing at Radio City. In the cast are Eileen O’Connor, Evelyn O’Neil, Helen Poloski, Doris Hilditch, and Clara Baltronis. He is now looking for advice for his problems. Flash! Recently elected to the Justice of the Peace were those two young fellows from Hazardville, Walter Curtis and John Bouchard. Since their election, all other justices have had no business. Could there be any price-cutting??? Flash ! Norma MacMillan, private secretary to the president of the State Board of Agriculture, Francis Mullen, told me that Mr. Mullen was voted best speaker at the Enfield Speaker’s Club yesterday! Flash! Norma Smyth has just been appointed to the Yale Board of Teachers as a chemistry teacher. There has been talk of her being secretly engaged. Don’t forget, one who has a pleasing personality, is one who has a sense of humor! Radio Announcer: Helen Criscitelli and Philomena Pierog have gone into partnership and have opened up their Beauty Salon on Asnuntuck Street, so girls, if you need a new hair-do for the summer months, here is the place to get it! Also for the feminine interest, we have word that a smart Fifth Avenue Shoppe, operated by Janet Plamondon and Rita