Higgins Junior High School - Tatler Yearbook (Thompsonville, CT)

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THE TATLER 9 scope, I saw a millinery shop where many smart styles were created. It was run by Ofeglia Casinghino and Louise Luke. Next I saw a large market garden in New York state, where all sorts of vegetables and fruits were raised. Many workmen were employed by the two owners of the business, Sam Frangimore and Stanley Trachimo- wi cz. After seeing all my classmates in their present surroundings, I heaved a sigh of relief, for I was satisfied with the surroundings in which I saw them, all so prosperous and successful. Class Jingles Matteo Alaimo What would happen to Alaimo’s store If Matteo wasn’t there to sweep the floor. To sell the canned goods and the beans, Also the potatoes, vegetables, and greens. Anna Alongi Anna Alongi out West To Hollywood may go. To act there with others In the moving picture show. Henry Angell Henry Angell is an angel indeed, ’Cept when it came to the American’s Creed, And then when asked to write He blushed and said, ‘T’ll learn it to- night.” Mary Arventeley Mary keeps you guessing. For she is oh so wise. There’s very little doing Escaping Mary’s big brown eyes. Baladassare Attardi Baldassare Attardi o f 8 B Is quite smart, it seems to me; He talks and studies, through the day And with others is very gay. Bennie Attardi A boy we all know is Bennie Attardi, Who at school is never, never tardy. His diploma he’s sure to win And receive it with the usual grin. Stanley Baj Stanley Bay, so nimble and fly. Cares little for anything ’Cept to get by. Sophie Bak Sophie Bak, small but cute. Is a girl of fine repute; Always merry, always gay As she wisely wends her way. Althea Barton Here comes Althea Barton, The smallest in our class. She has a most bewitching smile And is a very jolly lass. Apostle Bassos I’ve often heard Apostle mumble When the teacher is not around. But Apostle is one quite apt to grumble So the 8A class has found. Emil Bayek Emil Bayek, a boy in 8A, In debates always has his way; With arguments he sure is there, And presents them in a manner quite rare. James Bellomo James Bellomo is a good lad. And in his studies he’s not bad. When examinations come round He goes right at ’em without a sound. Harold Berger Harold Berger never gets a D, For in school he’s busy as a bee. In doing homework he’s quite smart, ’Cause he learns his lessons all by heart. Albert Bielitz Albert is a radio bug. And a radio bug is he; He tries and tries with all his might And only gets station W. B. Z.

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8 THE TATLER the desk, as head librarian, talking to one of her assistants, Lillian Snyder. Then I looked into the children’s room where two young ladies were busily arranging books on the shelves. To my surprise I found them to be Cath- erine Wialy and Sophie Bok. I then turned the telelectroscope in another direction, where I saw a girls’ gymnasium in a Y. W. C. A. There I saw Eunice Green, my former classmate, who had become one of the foremost physical instructors in the country. The next scene was a very modern and well-kept garage, in the office of which was seated Gordon Chappell, the owner, talking to Michael Liucci, an agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In another part of the garage I recognized Harold Berger working on a very expensive car. He seemed to have attained the position of head mechanic. My telelectroscope next showed me an observatory in Ohio, where Mary Stinson and Ethel Drake were ex- amining several newly discovered planets through a huge telescope. They had become well known among the famous astronomers of the time. The next scene showed Elsie Steele, entertaining some guests at her home in the suburbs of Boston, by several ukulele selections. I next saw a man whom I recog- nized as Matteo Alaimo, owner of a great meat packing establishment in Chicago, talking to his accountant, Stuart Jordt. The next scene showed a telephone office in one of our largest cities, and among the numerous operators I dis- tinguished Charlotte Schoppe, busily plugging in for long distance calls, and receiving answers. In another great city, an anniver- sary was being celebrated by a parade and other festivities. Leading the parade was Henry Angell, in his uni- form, which denoted that he was of the Aleppo Drum Corps of Boston. After a moment an entirely differ- ent scene appeared before my eyes. Riding through a forest was a group of hunters, following close behind the hounds. I immediately recognized Stanley Baj leading the hunt. The next scene showed Doctor Hes- ley Lyons in a large hospital, talking with two of his nurses, Mary Raffia and Rose Nigro. Then I saw Margaret Knight read- ing over a recently completed manu- script which she had writtten. She had become famous as an author of girls’ books. The telelectroscope then brought to my view the Barnum Bailey and Ringling Bros. Circus, now managed by Rocco Sarno. Among the actors who were practicing for the next per- formance I was able to distinguish Lavia Patrevita, a skillful tight rope walker, and Douglas Thompson, a clown well known to the public. Again the scene changed and I saw a picturesque gift shop situated in a pretty spot on the Mohawk Trail. It was kept by a clever young lady, known to tourists as “Madamoiselle Jeanne,” but whom I discovered to be Dorothy Colson. The telelectroscope next showed me the office of Kenneth Sheldon, Secre- tary of Agriculture. Seated at his side was his stenographer. Hazel Blowen, taking notes. In another city a similar scene pre- sented itself. Horace McGovern, gen- eral manager of the United Fruit Company, could be seen dictating to his private secretary, Evelyn Kamin- sky. I then focused the telelectroscope so that I could see a theater, where a minstrel show was going on before an attentive audience. Immediately I knew the leader to be Baldassare At- tardi, who had won fame for his abil- ity to sing old negro melodies. Next I saw a large laundry, owned and superintended by Anna Bruno and Anna Swiatowski, who had gone into partnership and were able business women. The next scene showed a great cot- ton plantation, managed by Normand Pryor. The joint owners of this prop- erty were Lillian Cope and Mary Ar- ventely. The telelectroscope next showed me a large department store, and I soon discovered Arthur Blackburn in the office marked “General Manager.” I then saw Emelia Jedziniak at the head of the woman’s department. Then, looking into the telelectro-

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10 THE TATLER Brenda Bishop And here comes Brenda Bishop So bashful and so shy, But you ought to see her stare As fair Joseph passes by. Charles Bonelli Charles Bonelli is 8A, Comes to school most every day, For the “Tatler” he does work. And this job he does not shirk. Sylvester Battone Stop, look and listen. There’s music in the air, Sylvester’s playing his violin In tunes both sweet and rare. Arthur Blackburn Arthur Blackburn is always clad In nifty suits, that are the fad. With his homework he takes much care. And wears a part on the side of his hair. Beatrice Blowen Beatrice, tall and gay. Lets athletics pave her way. When she is older she will run And beat the champions — one by one. Hazel Blowen Hazel Blowen is so quiet She almost slipped my mind. She has a very rare character There’s only one of her kind. Chester Brainard Who is this but Chester Brainard, A boy both quiet and vain; It’s all right for a girl to be so. But Chester — what a shame. Anna Bruno Anna Bruno is not tall; No, indeed, she’s very small. She studies hard and wants to pass Yes, our Anna is a faithful lass. Peter Buttacavoli Peter Buttacavoli, so they say. In drawing always gets A ; He is the artist of our school, And never was known to break a rule. Marjorie Carson Marjorie Carson is quite bright. Most of her examples she gets right. When it comes to the graduating class She with the others is sure to pass. Ofeglia Cashinghino Ofeglia always looks so sweet In her clothes both trim and neat. She’s wise in many ways. Her motto is: “Cheerfulness always pays.” Gordon Chappell Blondy of hair — blue of eye. Never does a lesson shy; Gordon Chapell of Chapel Street Knows his lessons through the week. Richard Chillson Richard Chillson, an athletic lad. Is never real good and never real bad. He’s one of the famous baseball nine. And to tell the truth, it’s here he does shine. Dorothy Colson Dorothy Colson, not so old. Is worth her weight in gold. She is full of winning guile. And for everyone has a smile. Lillian Cope Lillian Cope is just the lass Who is always sure to pass. In her gestures she’s quite mild. And in her conversation ne’er is riled. Howard Craven Howard Craven surely can sing When taught by Denslow King. Come to chorus and you will see What a singer he will be. Cecelia Cummings There is a girl in 8C Who is as busy as a bee; Cecelia Cummings is her name. An d in every sport she’s game. Angelina De Venero Angelina’s good in gym — She goes right at it with vim, And on to High School she must go; She deserves to — you just know. Ethel Drake A graceful girl is Ethel Drake, And a pretty picture she does make. Whenever she is homeward bound Sylvester by her side is always found. Roland Duprey The greatest talker in 8A Is a boy named Roland Duprey. He talks and talks the whole day long. Now I ask you if I am wrong.