Hammonton High School - Squadron Yearbook (Hammonton, NJ)

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I I T0 'NIE WILD BL E Y0 DER CLASS PROPHECY On my way to work this morning, as I passed my favorite newstand, I noticed the Hammonton News , my hometown paper. Not having been back in Hammon- ton for ten years, I was thrilled at the chance to find out what was happening in the old town. The first thing I noticed was the head lines announcing that Charles Bruno was elected mayor for his second term and Richard Ferronto was voted into town council. Mayor Bruno appointed Robert Tomasello as Town Clerk and Thomas Monzo as Auctionmaster. I saw where Joseph Santora and Lorraine Darnico and assistant, Dolores Rubba, recently won prizes in a big New York art exhibit. Leon Simms recently gave a talk on Good Manners to the students of Ham- monton High School. Michael Capaccio is now principal, Constance Capella has taken Miss Moore's place and Susanne Zozone is now teaching typing. Nicholas Guerere has been arrested for bigamyg he was married to four women at once! And I saw where the notorious joe Gatto and his henchmen, Cossy and Donny Magazu, were tried in court for operating a gambling room in a back room of Joseph Italiano's Stork Club, where June Gaston is one of the hat check girls. In the Personal Items , I noticed that the former Shirley Rittenhouse, who now resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, visited her parents last week end. Also visiting their parents were Roseann Wigand and her doctor husband. Attending the World Series were Julia Pizzi and her family along with Joyce Penza, who's husband is a Big League player. They also witnessed the performance of an all star band featuring Claire Reynolds, head majorette and William Valentino. first trumpet player. Tommy Cavuto has just returned from a hunting trip in Africa. He was flown back in one of James Allesandrini's planes, who now owns an air field near Hammonton. In the 'iBirths,', congratulations were offered to Gloria Gandolfi upon the arrival of quadruplets, 1Gloria already has twinsQ and Doris Wescoat for the arrival of her eighth child. Present at the P. T. A. executive meeting were Lucy Andronica, Dolores Am- mirato, Doris Colucci and Rita Celona, who are all proud mothers. Pictured were Frank Pullia and his bride who were recently married at St. ,Ioseph's Catholic Church. The reception was held at the Lillian-on-the-Lake, now owned and operated by Edward Petkevis. Gloria DeLuca and her all girls' orchestra furnished music for dancing. Also pictured are Josephine Romeo, movie commediene, and Dudley Johnson, the greatest lover of the 20th century, who appeared at the World Premier, which was in Hammonton, of their new picture directed by Carmen Croce. The photograph was taken by Josephine DiMaggio. Barbara Davis has taken over Mrs. Gillespie's job as director of the Community Chorus. Virginia Jenison, Missionary in China, spoke to the members of the Methodist congregation last Sunday night. As I turned to the editorial page, I saw that Rae Bowers is Editor-in-chief of the News. In letters to the editor, Doris Vallester complained about the truant officer telling her that her niece, who plays hcokey quite often, takes after her 53

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....1-lll TETAME Lucy Andronica leaves, bound for Elm. Joe Santora leaves his arguments to jovial Coach qWi1d Billy Capella so that he won,t have any left to give to Dee. Anthony Puleo and Dominic Primerano leave their championship handball ability to Terry Reynolds. Joe Rigolizzo's sportsmanlike attitude is left to Bob Piperato. To Harry Johnson is left the trumpet skills of Squeak Silipena. Marie Keller leaves to join Lester. Virginia Jenison leaves, but her friendship with Marjorie Fitting will carry on. Charlie Bruno leaves his piano playing tech- nique to Jerry Errera who will be chief pianist for the next three years. To John DeMarco is left Richard Ferronto's History A,s-he'll need them. Joe Gatto leaves, but not before he gives Mr. Seeley a box of cigars. Charles Wescoat leaves his Physics problems to Bucky Craig. The Blue and White is left to the next editor by Roseann Wigand. Ruth Johnson leaves her brother to supply all the noise in Mr. Walser's room. Christine Pinto leaves her spot at the candy counter vacant. Fred DeClement leaves his basketball man- agement to Dickie Adamucci. fOh! his poor nerves! J David Jenison leaves his good natured ways to Franklin Egolf. Ethel Dewees leaves her steno books to an unfortunate Junior. Barbara Davis leaves her flirting eyes to an unexperienced Freshmen. fCharlotte Bancherij William Valentino leaves a lot of confidence for Hist. I students. CI wonder whylj 'I' Claire Reynolds leaves the H. H. S. Band to the next majorette. fwish you success.j Randy Zeitler leaves his out of town episodes to be carried on by Fred Brown. Louie DeMarco leaves his football jersey to brother Philip. Doris Vallester leaves all her good excuses and hookey playing to anyone who can get away with it as she did. Martha Espoito leaves her sister Fay to carry on in the Commercial Course. Anthony Galletta leaves fond memories of the Christmas party to Leonard Fispan. Donny Magazu leaves his excellent Spanish to Salvatore Scibilia. Dolores Blazer leaves hcr tinyness to some- one CCharles Jonesj, who needs it. Marlene Bruno leaves the teachers-in peace. To Joe Testa is left Mike Capaccio's gym trunks. CHere,s hoping he gets more use out of them.j Rita Tomasello leaves to meet Myrt at the Race Track. Julie Pizzi leaves but takes all of her green clothes with her. Buddy Johnson leaves the headaches caused him by a certain member of faculty to an under- standing Junior. Pauline Siligato leaves her chewing gum in Mr. Vincent's wastepaper basket. Paul Jenison's ruddy complexion accompanies him as he leaves H. H. S. Lee Turner leaves her tennis racket to Mary- Ann D'Angelini. In wifmxvs whereof, wr' hc'reu11lo sm' our band and seal at Hammo11fo11 High School, this glor- ious day of june 8, in Ihr' your of our Lord one fhousamf Him' hzrwnfrfcl and fifty-one. WITNESSED BY THE CLASS OF ,SI

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Upon looking at the column that tells the new books that have arrived at the library, I saw that Dominic Primerano's book, A Blueberry Bush Grows in Brooklyni' and Harry Silipena's book on How to Raise Mice have arrived. I read an interview of Martha Esposito and her modeling career. Martha models for the Andrew Miller Modeling Agency. I also read that Anthony Galletta Jr. is president of the Hammonton Farmer's Association. The doctor for the weekend is Dr. Joseph Rigolizzo. His nurse is Philomena Urgo. Norman DeVries was given a medal because he saved someone's life in a forest fire. Annetta Mazza has just won the National Cherry Pie Contest for the ninth straight year. New oflicers of the Civic Club are: President, Ruth Johnson, Secretary, Pauline Siligatog and treasurer, Christine Lake. Honored at a dinner was Humbert Esposito, who has just been made head car washer at Morgan,s Esso Service Station. In the Elwood News, I saw that Ethel Dewees and her husband, Mayor of Elwood, have just arrived home from Florida. Marie Keller was hostess to the Weekstown Ladies Aid and Christine Pinto was hostess to Elm Social Club. On the Sports page I saw that Charles Gallagher just signed his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and Charles Craig has just won the tennis tournament in Paris, France. Hammonton High's girls' basketball team, coached by Lee Turner, has just won state championship. The championship game was referreed by Rita Tomasella. On the advertising page I couldn't help but notice the big Hudson ad. The agency is now owned and operated by Fred DeClement Jr. One of his competitors is Paul Jenison owner of the Studebaker agency. I was surprised to see that Louise Sperandeo is now the manufacturer of chewing gum with built in cracks. The plant is located in Folsom, N. J. The J. J. Newberry Co. has now been taken over by Marie Berenato and goes by the name of the M. A. Berenato Five and Ten Cent Store. Louis DeMarco has invented a new kind of s'eeping pill, I saw by his ad, but he still won't give away his secret to success. Charles Caruso doesn't have to worry about being little any more because he manufactures elevated shoes. Some of the shops advertised were: The Novelty Shop owned by Joan Pagano and Claire Hummel, Marlene Bruno's Sweet Shoppeg and a Peanut Shop owned by Dolores Peanut Blazer. For inexpensive recreation I saw Tony's Riding Academy, owned and operated by Anthony Puleo and Charles Wescoat's Skating Rink. Zeitler's eggs spell satisfaction-It's newly laid if it come from Zeitler's is what Randolph Zeitler advertises. Advertising for male help are John Perone, who new owns the fish market and Thomas Penza owner of Penza's Garage at the corner of Middle Road and the White Horse Pike. Advertising for female help is Virginia Adams who now operates a Reducing Salon. David Jension has been moved over from broompusher at Sears Roebuck to pro- prietor of Dan's Stationery Store. 5 I