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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1928 volume:

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WILLSON 86 Enfield St. — Thompsonville, Conn. — Tel. 60 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Zbc trailer IPubUsbeO tbe Stubents of tbc junior Hi b School Vol. VII No. 5 June 1928 Price, 35 Cents THE FACULTY Superintendent Principal Edgar H. Parkman Nora E. Clancy Supervisor of Music Denslow King Teachers Catherine S. Barnett Katharine C. McGinity Hazel Lougee Olive A. Taggart Alice J. Liberty Harriet E. Ryan Grace M. Thornes Helen E. Flannery Hazel C. Lloyd Margaret A. Fleming M. Winnifred Stewart John Rudert Catherine P. Cope Alice G. Carey OFFICERS OF THE TATLER Business Manager Wilbur Clarkin Advertising Manager Chester Pearsall Financial Manager Foster Lees Editor-m-Chief Anna Stinson CLASS SONG After many years of friendship We must say good-bye; As we leave this place of learning, Dear old Junior High With our hearts full of sorrow We must leave this school; But we ' ll always strive to follow “Launched not Anchored,” our rule. Chorus Farewell Higgins! Farewell Higgins! Farewell Higgins Junior High, With pleasant memories of teachers and classmates. The thought of parting brings a sigh. Bernice Squires, 8A. CLASS POEM There are many milestones on the highway of life And the seeds of life we must sow. As with a golden load, on a long hard road. To the treasure ships we must go. The golden load is the knowledge gained And the road is the future trail. And the treasure ships are the mile- stones beyond As from the dear old Higgins School we sail. Soon we pass one milestone on this road And from our minds is moved a load. But many others then soon appear. Classmates, welcome them with cheer. Now the time has come to part And from our beloved school we must depart. With gratitude for those within, may it be That our ship is “Launched but not Anchored,” and sailing out to sea. Anna Stinson. Teddy Bak. CLASS HISTORY On September 12, 1927, we set sail on the Sea of Knowledge in our “Amphibian,” a very frail craft. It held a cargo of one hundred and fifty-six children under Mr. Parkman, who was our chief commander and 2 THE TATLER our pilot, Miss Clancy. Miss Fleming along with Mrs. Barnett, who was our new vice-principal, and Miss Taggart, Miss Thornes, Miss Flannery, Miss McGinity, Miss Lougee, Miss Cope and her substitute Mrs. Lloyd came with us on the voyage. After flying for what seemed days and days we came in contact with a furious storm which disabled our craft. We felt ourselves going down, down, down, and suddenly stopped with a crash. We had struck some object which later proved to be the “Isle of Am- bition.” Here we saw Paul Smith with a five dollar gold piece in his hand, which he had won for design- ing the cover of our new and better “Tatler.” Having landed at night, we noticed a very bright light that proved to be our new lantern which was to help us in the search for the higher things of life. Disembarking, we soon saw a fierce battle raging between the “Wild Cats” and the “Bear Cats.” They were fighting over the selling of magazines to the natives. After all the maga- zines had been sold, they were to receive prizes for their accomplish- ments. The greatest saleswoman, Bernice Squires, received a three strand necklace of pearls and the “Register of Honor” for the twenty- one subscriptions sold. This contest brought in a goodly sum of money for our craft. Under the command of our pilot we weje allowed the opportunity of developing the hand as well as the mind. Our craft must be repaired if we ever hoped to reach the top. Under the guidance of our various leaders, we started club work in its many forms. In order to gain knov ledge from the outside, the “Radio Club” suc- ceeded in getting two stations for us. The “Glee Club” and “Folk Song and Dance Club” furnished amuse- ment as well as a rest from our weary toils. The “Basketry,” “Handicraft” and “Crocheting” Clubs decorated our craft and made it very attractive. We often looked at the “Scrap Book” which that club had furnished for recreation on rainy days. The “Boys and Girls Athletic Clubs” taught exercises to the crew , to keep them fit for their work. No one can realize the wonders of the deep unless he has experienced them. The depths reminded Miss Clancy and Miss Thornes of their Western Trip. They were so inspired that on assembly mornings they shared their pleasures with us and told us all about the Far West, the Panama Canal, and the Grand Can- yon of the Colorado. We enjoyed their talks very much. During our m.any months of work and play we began to realize that we were very near success. Under the command of our pilot we assembled one morning in the auditorium of our “Amphibian.” You may imagine our joy when at last we were organ- ized as the “Graduating Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-eight”. The purpose of this meeting was to elect our class officers. Charles Alaim.o was chosen President, Grace Middelaer, Vice-President, and Anna Stinson, Secretary. Another meeting was called to elect our treasurer. Carlo Angelica, as we did not have time at our last meeting. We regret the loss of our Class President, Charles Alaimo, who has left the “Amphibian” and sailed away in search of knowledge elsewhere. We greatly appreciate all that he has done for the graduating class while we were digging for our diplomas. A meeting was held in the “Am- phibian” auditorium for the election of another vice-president. Grace Mid- dlear is our nev President and we chose Joseph Anzolatti as vice-presi- dent. A committee was appointed by the Class Officers and Miss Clancv to decide upon our “New Model” Class Pin which was to have a guard and chain attached. The next day a committee held a m.eeting to discuss our Class Gift. The committee had several sugges- tions. They were brought before the class to decide. The one chosen was fifty dollars with which to start a school library. At the same meeting, we decided to have a pink carnation as our class flower. In our commencement ' “Tatler” we A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 3 will have a picture of both the old and new Student Council. One afternoon, the Graduating Class assembled aboard our “Am- phibian” in all their glory when sud- denly we felt a jerk. We were “Launched but not Anchored” and slowly began to rise up, up, upward until the gallant craft in all its splendor had said “Farewell” to the “Island of the A. D. Higgins School” to which we leave our best wishes as we sail on again for seas of even wider experience. PROPHECY One May day as I was riding in my new car, I came across a road which I had never seen before. A great signpost marked it as the road — To The Future I was very much surprised at dis- covering this new road and decided to try it and see what adventures be- fell me. I had no sooner started on my way before I saw a large tent with a ban- ner flying over it which read “Bayek and Bartley Circus”. Both John’s had become business men. I entered the tent and found Florence O’Neil and Katherine Jennings as bareback riders and Joseph Skutnek and John Schianca acting as clowns. Louis Ragno was in the side-show as the world’s smallest man. Joseph Rarus now held the championship for facial contortions. The circus’ fattest woman was Madeline Snyder. Leaving the circus, I passed Frank Caronna sleeping under a tree. He always did sleep in class. I heard shouts from beyond and investigating found Longen Kwapen had been so intent on improving his record as a fisherman that he had joined the fish. I pulled him out and, after warning him to be more careful in the future, went on my way. Next I saw a large radio shop. Up- on entering, I met the owners Stanley Tkacz and Peter Pumiglia. They tuned in on station XYZ and Mar- garet Krueger, the famous opera singer, sang accompanied by Helen Blaszko. The announcer was mv old friend Joseph Albano. Peter Fran- giamore gave an interesting account of his experiences hunting lions in Africa. The next number to be an- nounced was the pugilistic encounter between Alvin Duprey, the heavy- weight champion, and Frank Bruno, the challenger. I could not stay to hear it. Continuing, I came to a large field where a baseball game was being staged. To my surpise, Fred Bostick pitched for the Yankee team in the Farmers’ League. James Parakilas was catcher and Nicholas Arnone had just made a home run completing it with a somersault. Carlo Angelica managed this big league team well. After applauding my friends, I de- cided to rest in the Magnification Hotel across the street. There stood Joseph Wojnar behind the desk as clerk. As I registered, I noticed Anna Grant’s name on the same page. She had become a great traveler (She always did wander in body and mind.) I thought she might know about some of our classmates so I went to the telephone switch- board to call her. Imagine my aston- ishment when I saw Eileen Cappozzi as the operator. She called Anna and we had lunch together. Our waitress, Freda Krzys, told us that Albert Sarno was the chief chef. He was a good cook in his youth. At a Na- tional Convention, Anna had met Wil- liam Rarus, now President of Harvard College, Irene Pochoryto, Representa- tive from New York City, and Mil- dred Knight, Chairman of the Red Cross. After satisfying my appetite, I paid the cashier, Rosalie Pawelcik, and continued on my way. A newsboy ran out to sell me a New York Times all about the great detective Teddv Bak. His interview had been obtained by Dorothy Bent. Dot always was good at getting news and spreading it in her Junior High School days. Next I came upon the Belisle Class of 1928 — A. D. Higgins Junior High School A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 5 Shoppe. The name looked familiar and so did Yvonne when I entered. The saleslady who came to see what I wished was Cecelia Gwozdz. She led me to a seat beside Amelia Pilch, now very wealthy, who was buying an outfit for her trip to Europe. She expected to see Howard Jenkins, Am- bassador to France, in Paris. We wondered if the Frenchmen under- stood Howard Stanley Kozaczka, the great American polo player, was to be in London when Amelia planned to be there. She told me that Loretta Greaves was on an Indian Reserva- tion teaching the Indians how to use “war paint.” Also, that Gertrude Schneider was ready to swim around Ireland. Our attention was attracted by the models passing before us. Third in line was Lillian Paradise in a stun- ning creation. Right behind her came Minnie Tarasavitch looking as pretty as a picture. Just then I noticed the time and hurried on my way. I wanted to be alone so went into the Elsie Roger Theater. Lo! Stanley Kalwa sold me my ticket. Agnes Setera ushered me to a seat next to Grace Middelaer who told me she was now the owner of a large estate managed by Walter Sypek. Harold Smith ran the farm connected with this estate. I had not succeeded in being alone, but did not mind as I had learned so much news. Foster Lees led the opening num- ber by the orchestra in which Renzo Arietti played the cornet and John Luicci the violin. In Pathe News, the opening of the new bridge across the Hudson River was shown. Gordon Rice had planned this structure. Among the Davis Cup Players of America, I recognized Sherwood Cordner. Next came a short film of Holly- wood. It showed two pictures being made. Hugo Marinaccio directed “The Soul of Wit” starring JuUa Augustiniak and Arthur Everett. The second picture “Friction” had Charles Chaplin Morris as the comedian. The picture certainly lived un to its name when Charles ond his director, Stan- ley Patterson, began to disagree. Finally the feature appeared. Joseph Severino. the villain, kid- napped Mary Police and after many adventures Everett Mallard rescued her. Resuming my journey after the show, I saw in the distance a build- ing which looked very much like our beloved A. D. Higgins School. Upon entering, I was reassured by seeing Paul Smith as janitor carrying a spelling book under his arm. The book was filled with papers upon which some words were written — each one 150 times. Paul took me to the Superintendent’s Office. Here I re- ceived a great shock as I had never expected to see Patrick Maxellon in such a position. He introduced me to the principal, Mary Karcz, who was standing near Evelyn Barton, her stenographer. I inquired if there were any teachers whom I knew and learned that Alice Norian taught the first grade. Josephine Giaconne had succeeded Miss Lougee as Domestic Science teacher. Columbia Testoni had the girls’ gvm classes in the new Gymnasium Building. Lillian Alaimo taught swimming in this new build- ing. When I finally left the school, I discovered a tag on my car. Alas! I had narked longer than the 30 min- utes allowed. I found the court house after asking a number of people the way. As I entered this seat of the law, I saw a case being tried. Saverio Attardi was the judge. Glenn Bradish, the attorney, stood talking to Charles Buttacavoli, foreman of the jury. Glenn was defending John D’Amato who had been arrested for cruelty to animals. The case was suspended. I received lenient treatment as it was my first offense and soon pro- ceeded to further adventures. I drove a long distance and saw nothing of interest. Then, suddenlv, I met someone running along the road. It was Agatha Ziemnicki training for the Olympic races. She told me that Stella Jedziniak owned the filling station to which I was coming and ran off. I stopped to talk with Stella. She told me Chester Pearsall had a million people work- ing under him. He was in an office on the top floor of the Woolworth Building. Edward Landry worked jU a bed factory testing springs. He had iust caught spring fever. After such extensive driving, I found that my gloves had begun to 6 THE TATLER wear out. The most impressive store I could see was “Thompson and Townson.’ Entering the store, I wan- dered around helpless for a minute before I heard a kind voice inquire “May I help you?” There stood Ed- ward Gongola. He took me to the glove department where the clerk was Ruth Greenwood an old friend of mine. I received a pair of gloves which were two sizes too large and was attracted by the sound of music. Following the sound, I passed Josephine Aloisa demonstrating a new liquid nail polish and came to the Phonograph Department of which Stanley Bajek was in charge. Over his desk, hung a sign, “Don’t Talk — Let the Machine Do It.” He played one of Anna Stinson’s latest records and I enjoyed her playing as I always did in Junior High School. I went up to the Book Section on the elevator run by Antoinette Nigro. She told me that Tony Calcasola had a large Barber Shop in the annex of the store. Mary Bachurz, the book clerk, pointed out to me Frances Sisitsky’s new book “I Told You So.” I felt like playing golf so, after leaving the store, set out to find a course. At length, I reached the Colony Golf G ub. There in the locker room was Mary Scalia all set for a foursome with Margaret Pagano and Esther Black. They needed just one more player and I joined them although they were all holders of championship records. We finished in time for an early supper which we had at the club- house. The professional, John Leshin- ski, joined us and we learned that Wanda Lehmann was cook. Judging from the food, she was a fine one, too. I wanted to visit Greenwich Village for I exnected some of my classmates would be there. A great crowd blocked my way. Leaving my car, I saw Leroy Lamore being made Chief Scout Executive on the steps of the City Hall. The following notables were at the exercises: Governor of New York State, Cecil Chappell; Governor of Connecticut, Mike Police, and Mayor of New York City. Teddy Misiaczek. Cecelia Pacholski was taking pictures of the event for the newspaper. A policeman whom I saw to be Joseph Anzalotti, tried his best to make the crowd move out of the road. He was not as successful as I had sometimes seen him on the stage in Junior High School. I took a side street to the place where the sightseeing busses were. I passed Lillian Sullivan who had be- come New York’s pioneer woman traffic cop. The bus which I took be- longed to the Ceratto Company. Our driver was Mary Rybick. Mamie Arnone on a visit from her farm had already obtained a seat in the rapidly filling car and I sat directly behind her. The guide Julia Sasow pointed out the “Purple Parrot,” a tea room owned by Wanda Bayek and Mamie told me that Anna Polek and Jenny Luczai were waitresses there. This place had become famous for its San- tanelli Salad. Our ride ended when the guide took us into a studio where an exhibition was being held. Two of Mary Nowak’s pictures had received very favorable criticism. Gladys Marcinkiewicz and Esther Smyth had been her models. Among the people present, I met Anna Novak who was now a famous art critic and Lillian Attardi a news- paper reporter sent to write up the exhibit. I returned to my car and once again started along this unknown road. Suddenly my tooth began to ache and, in a few minutes, I came to the Memorial Hospital. I rushed in and asked the Superin- tendent Agatha Carenza if there was a dentist in the building. She called a nurse, Mildred Chillson, and I was taken to Wilbur Clarkin’s office. He extracted my tooth and five dollars from my pocket. I was about to leave the building when Stella Gizara, the head day nurse met me and asked if I wouldn’t sten in to see Gladys Woronecki. She had been injured when a parachute, invented by Helen Vallides, had failed to open as she jumped from her burn- ing plane. William Fuge, an expe- rienced doctor, had her in his care and she was improving rapidly. There was one more place in which I expected to see some more of my classmates — the Follies. I had only a short drive from the hospital to the theater. I ask.ed for a front seat so I could recognize everybne on the A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7 stage. The first chorus included Stella Koziara, Mildred Charette, and Dora Decaro among the gorgeously costumed girls. The Trachimowicz Twins, Amelia and Regina, appeared next and I thought them very different from the girls I used to know. In one of the final scenes, a group of ten girls did a very intricate dance. Five of these I found were: Ruth Kuhm, Josephine Ambrosini, Helen Podosek, Edna Crosson, and Bernice Squires. All of these girls sang well also. The road I was following led me next through a picnic ground. Vencie Romano was selling hoops with which I tried to ring a box of chocolates. After some unsuccessful attempts, I managed to win a box of Nabonyz Chocolates. I bought a hot dog from Jenny Petrosky at another booth and a little farther along Katie Anzalotti sold me a bottle of soda. Mary Gucwa was selling chances on blankets. I bought one, but had no hope of winning any- thing. My car next brought me to the White House where I beheld Charles Alaimo, President of the United States, with his Secretary. Mary Doyker, and part of his cabinet: Sec- retary of State, Stanley Jennola; Secretary of Agriculture, William Tarasavitch, and Secretary of Labor, Frank Kida — all attending a recep- tion in honor of Commander Alvin Jackson who had just completed a non-stop flight around the world. Leonard Ruggiero accompanied him on his trip. His plane was made by Matthev Michalowski. Among the other notables present at this affair were: Jennie Francia- more, a famed aviatrix, and two Con- gress women, Anna Poloski and Lill- ian Spazzarini. I had no sooner resumed my trip when the four wheels flew off of my car and so the journey ended with a bump. I did not mind, however, as I had seen all my classmates and my curiosity about them was satisfied. JINGLES Charles Alaimo Charles, is president of our class. He never annoys a lass. Some day you will see. What a leader he will be. Lillian Alaimo Lillian is a gay young lass Who comes prepared to every class. At home the dishes she helps to wash A helpful lass is she by gosh. Joseph Albano Joseph Albano, a light haired boy Is really quite some joy. His pants are pressed and neat And his appearance is hard to beat. Josephine Aloisa Josephine likes to laugh and play In school and out every day. Whenever you hear a shriek or call You know Josephine’s in the hall. Josephine Ambrosini Josephine so cute and small Disturbs the teachers not at all. She stands up when she’s spoken to. And brings her homework when it’s due. Carlo Angelica Carlo Angelica a baseball star Can run both fast and far. But when it comes to a spelling test His paper is never among the best. Joseph Anzolatti Joseph is a jolly boy And his jokes w e all enjoy. He’s popular with girls and never shy That’s why we never pass him by. Katie Anzolotti Katie Anzolotti is quite smart And through the hall she sure does dart. Her voice is both soft and low All the teachers will tell you so. Renzo Arietti Renzo Arietti of 8B one Is always joyful and full of fun; On the way to school he lurks And when he gets there, — never works. Higgins School A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 9 Mamie Arnone Mamie Arnone is happy you see Always laughing and full of glee, Grammar rules she learns every night In this subject she’s always right. Nicholas Arnone Nicholas Arnone is very quiet Some say he’s on a study diet. But he better digest more knowledge Or he’ll never get into college. Lillian Attardi Lillian Attardi is quite small She sometimes roams about the hall; But when it comes to play or fun She’s always on the job and it’s done. Saverio Attardi Saverio Attardi is always on the go, And does not mean to have a foe. He is clean and always neat And very pleasant boy for one to meet. Julia Augustyniak Julia is a gay young lass. Who helps in every class. She runs errands for Miss Clancy And never wears a dress too fancy. Mary Bachurz Mary Bachurz said one day I hope that I can get an A. But when her card she spied. Her face she wished to hide. Stanley Bajek Stanley Bajek a kind little lad Is always on the job and never bad. On the bus he’s seen each day Studying his lessons on the way. Teddy Bak Teddy Bak a boy of 8A A great poet will be some day. In school his name is seldom taken. For the bad boys he’s long forsaken. John Bartley John Bartley likes to fool Especially when in school He always chews_ his pencil or pen While in history fie learns about great men. Evelyn Barton Evelyn is very smart She also takes to art. I think she’ll be a second Briggs Because she’s always drawing Jiggs. John Bayek John Bayek of 8B II He is kind and generous, too. In Newspaper class he does shine And always will be first in line. Wanda Bayek Wanda Bayek from Highland Park Tries to sing like a lark. Some say that she is slow But her marks are never low. Yvonne Belisle A girl named Yvonne Belisle Is never seen without a smile She is always very bright And never fails to get her work right. Dorothy Bent Dorothy Bent is slim and fair She gets her complexion from the air. In school she seems so mild But outside they say she’s wild. Helen Blaszko Helen Blaszko sweet and coy Never the boys does she annoy Helen’s as smart as a girl can be An honor pupil she’s sure to be. Esther Block Esther Block comes to school With a notion not to fool. She never tries to be a pest But likes to laugh with the rest. Fred Bostick Fred Bostick a great big boy Athletics surely does enjoy. In his Ford he does spin List’ to the noise of the rattlin’ tin! Glenn Bradish Glenn Bradish is a big boy we all know And never to gym does he go. In the library he does stay And alw ays tries to be happy and gay. Frank Bruno Frank Bruno likes to annoy Every little girl and boy. But when it’s tim.e for a test He just wants to take a rest. Charles Buttacavoli Charles Buttacavoli of 8C Is quite a radio man you see. He’s a monitor on the bus And always watches for any fuss. 10 THE TATLER Tony Calcasola Tony Calcasola a barber’s hand Does his shaving like a man. At cutting hair he does not shine Because people don’t like his line. Eileen Capozzi Eileen Capozzi is full of jest, And always tries her very best. She sits and dreams all through the day, But after school she’s very gay. Agatha Carenzo Agatha Carenzo is fat and jolly Neither prim nor very dolly. Her cheeks are pink, her eyes are gray Quite a pretty girl I’d say. Frank Caronna Frank Caronna of 8C Is a milkman you can see In his work he’s always there But for school he does not care. Louise Cerrato An excellent penman is Louise She writes with skill and ease. Friends has she by the score Each year brings her more and more. Cecil Chappell Cecil Chappell with golden hair To speak to a girl wouldn’t dare. Class dues he’s always there to pay, Cecil’s quite the boy I’ll say. Mildred Charrette Mildred Charrette our new school- mate. Is always early and never too late. She’s getting quite popular in our room She picked up her studies very soon. Mildred Chillson Mildred Chillson is a jolly lass She’s in the 8C class. Outdoors she always is at play Not once but every single day. Wilbur Clarkin Here is a boy, Wilbur Clarkin Who gets in front of the class and starts in barkin’. The boy from whom the Tatler you buy, If not he’ll know the reason why. Sherwood Cordner Sherwood comes to school on his bi- cycle In winter it’s a wonder he isn’t an icicle. He’s never sad but is always gay And never refuses to come out and play. Edna Crosson When the class of 1928 Hear the words, “now your too late.” Edna settles down to work And never a lesson will she shirk. Jchn D’Amato John D’Amato is like a clown He is always up and never down. He talks and whispers all day long And still he thinks he’s not in wrong. Dora De Caro Dora De Caro from 8C Is a bright girl, you can see And in Oral English class She’s surely bound to pass. Mary Doyker Mary’s hair we all admire Tresses like hers we desire. With her smile so bright and gay All dull care she drives away. Alvin Duprey Alvin Duprey big and strong Is always round doing some harm. But when school time comes around He’s nowhere to be found. Arthur Everett Arthur Everett a future banker. After money sure does hanker. In the counting he never sins For he’s collector for our rings and pins. Jennie Franciamore A girl from 8C is Jennie Franciamore And Miss Fleming does she adore. She stays in school each night And can’t let Miss Fleming from her sight. Peter Frangiamore Peter Frangiamore jolly and gay Is always ready to go out and play. In school he’s apt to talk back Which makes his marks red, not black. William Fuge William Fuge of 8B two In spelling has plenty to do. From Enfield St., he comes to school With all merry hearts he has to fool. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 1 Josephine Giacccne Josephine is a quiet lass Who enjoys her Literature class. Her notebook was so clean and neat She received an A which is quite a feat. Stella Gizara Stella is a girl quite fair With rosy cheeks and dark brown hair. She tries not to get a D or C, For a failure she does not want to be. Edward Gongcla Edward Gongola of 8B two Very seldom has nothing to do. He is a very short fellow you know But give him time and see him grow. Anna Grant Anna Grant of class 8A Is a hustler so they say, Rumor’s are: in history she sure does shine And her illustrations always are quite fine. Loretta Greaves Loretta is a merry lass Also smart in every class. Full of fun and full of joys Always ready to play with boys. Ruth Greenwood Ruth Greenwood powders her nose And before the class likes to pose, If on other things she’d put her mind She’d be a different girl. You’d find. Mary Gucwa Children should be seen and not heard Mary follows this rule every word She is very bashful and shy But she’ll get there by and by. Cecelia Givczdz Cecelia is a helpful lass Who brings the pictures to our class She cuts and hangs them up to date A dressmaker will surely be her fate. Alvin Jackscn Alvin Jackson, a Boy Scour, Likes to go fishing for trout He peddles papers after school, And alv ays is watching for a chance to fool. Stella Jedziniak Stella Jedziniak is full of glee. And is very talkative as you can see. On her report card she’s only fair For A’s and B’s are very rare. Howard Jenkins Howard Jenkins helps the Tatler in every way And in spe lling gets an A, He always helps our class And for this he’s sure to pass. Stanley Jennola Stanley Jennola is a quiet boy. Never the teachers does he annoy. He always finds something to do. And that is true of only a few. Katherine Jennings Katherine Jennings a freckle-faced girl Has bobbed hair without a curl. She seldom talks with anyone But when outside she has her fun. Stanley Kalwa Stanley Kalwa is a quiet boy. And the teachers he does not annoy. In his classes he does not fool. And will surely be promoted to High School. Mary Karcz Mary Karcz of Westfield, Mass. Is really quite a lass. With big blue eyes and dark brown hair She’s a girl exceedingly fair. Frank Kida Frank Kida works in his father’s store And always says that it’s a bore. You see he misses the outdoor fun And not to be late to school, has to run. Mildred Knight There is a girl in 8C Who is our president you see For her name is Mildred Knight And in her subjects she is quite bright. Stanley Kozacka Stanley Kozacka, oh, my, yes. Is forever getting C’s, I guess. Stanley, we are sometimes told. Causes the teachers to scold. Stella Koziara Stella Koziara day after day, Is always looking for something to say. When other pupils are ready to work Stella is ready to flirt! flirt! flirt! A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 13 Margaret Kruger Margaret is a girl of fun, And her work is always done. In her cheeks there’s a lot of red, For at home she’s properly fed. Freda Kryzs Freda Kryzs whom we all know. Sings the scale from do to do. A favorite in music is she And on her card she gets a B. Ruth Kuhm Ruth is not so very small. And yet she is not very tall. Arithmetic she likes the best. And is ready for every test. Longen Kwapien Longen Kwapien of 8B II Finds spelling is hard to do. And in history he does shirk. For he never does his homework. Leroy LaMore Leroy LaMore is a quiet boy. But to everyone he brings joy. At writing compositions he is some star. To beat him one must go far. Edward Landry Edward Landry has a quiet way, And likes to sleep in school all day. But when it comes to play baseball He slugs hard and beats ’em all. Fester Lees Here is a boy in 8B II Who has very much to do. he collects the money for this paper. We hope to hear of him later. Wanda Lehmann Here comes one that is quite fat, It’s Wanda Lehmann, we all know that; For this she’s not to blame. And she’ll get there just the same. John Leshinsid John Leshinski sits near the back, But in his studies he does not lack. Standing in arithmetic he will always be. Just because he cannot see. John Liucci John Liucci, a lad in 8A Is so small he’s never in the way; He lives just across the brook. And always has his head in a book. Jennie Luzai Jennie Luzai of our class Is a pretty lass After her work is done She’s out to have some fun. Everett Mallard Everett Mallard the bankers son. Always has his homework done. A more loyal lad is hard to find, Everett, the world is looking for your kind. Gladys Marcinkiewicz Gladys Marcinkiewcz of our class Is a make-up lass. Beauty is her only hobby Just you watch her in the lobby. Hugo Marinaccio Hugo is a smart little lad Always gay but never sad. Every subject interests him But what he likes most is gym. Patrick Maxellon A boy in our room Patrick Maxellon by name, Hunts wild rabbits every day to tame. If he always had his homework done He’d be praised by everyone. Matthew Michalowski Matthew Michalowski is a jolly boy Everybody he tries to annoy. Turnips and potatoes raises he A farmer he is sure to be. Grace Middelaer Grace Middelaer is a young lass Who is the Secretary of the 8A class. In her Vv ork she’s fair and square And at class meetings she’s always there. Teddy Misiaszek Teddy Misiaszek the boy with a wink Down low in his seat is bound to slink. He comes to school with a jazz bow Which to the class he likes to show. Charles Morris Charles Morris blue-eyed and fair. Does everything with greatest care. With a light heart full of fun Many true friends has he won. Stella Nabmiyz Stella works with all her might To keep the room clean and bright. When the teachers have a task to do Stella is always ready to do it too. 14 THE TATLER Antoinette Nigro Antoinette Nigro of 8B II Knows how to tackle a basket too. In class she stands and looks around When she gets tired of sitting down, Alice Norian Alice Norian has a graceful way Sh e’s never in anyone’s way. She’s pretty smart in school And obeys its every rule. Anna Novak A sweet songster of our class Is Anna Novak, a smiling lass. Whenever there’s a task to be done She will work from sun to sun. Mary Nowak Mary Nowak so clean and neat Is a girl everyone would like to meet. When her homework is all done, Then she’s out to have some fun. Florence O Neil Florence 0 Neil is a girl quite coy. She has for a friend a big fat boy. If his name you can’t recall I’ll tell you it’s Chester Pearsall. Cecelia Pacholski Cecelia Pacholski rides on the bus And never starts any fuss. To the hospital she went this year And we surely miss her here. Margaret Pagano Margaret Pagano likes to cook But she has to use a book. She can also sew very fast And never finishes anything last. Lillian Paradise Lillian is a quiet lass Who never does annoy in class. She comes to school so clean and nice For you see her name is Paradise. James Parakilas James Parakilas of class 8A Is the Romeo of his day. And Norma is his Juliet, And a good mate he is sure to get. Stanley Patterson I know a boy whose name is Patter- son, Who is his father’s youngest son. He’s always just one lap behind. And lingers at the end of the line. Rosalie Pawelcik In her lessons she’s pretty fair When spoken to she’s right there, Rosalie is a polite girl we hear it said And her Literature books are always read. Chester Pearsall Arim boom-boom- Arim boom- boom We hear some noise in Miss Taggart’s room. It’s Chester Pearsall a boy quite stout. Who’s always arguing with the teacher no doubt. Jennie Petrcsky Jennie’s father does the farming She stays home and does the darn- ing. Jennie has no brothers. Isn’t she lucky We like her because she’s plucky. Amelia Pilch Amelia Pilch is full of fun And likes to play with everyone. In her class she does her work. For secretaries can never shirk. Irene Pochoryto Irene Pochoryto with light colored hair To graduate she does care. In school she’s dressed very trim Where neatness counts she’s sure to win. Helen Podosek Helen Podosek is very alert But with the boys she doesn’t flirt. She comes to school dressed neatly each day For she is the vice-president of 8A. Anna Polek Anna Polek fair and neat As a lady can’t be beat She never has a minute to spare And is always ready to do her share. Mary Police Mary Police is a nice girl And in her hair is many a curl. To school she comes ’cept when sick And in her work is very quick. Mike Police Mike Police is a naughty boy. His teachers he surely does annoy. His nature doesn’t fit his name For he’s the villain in every game. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 15 Anna Poloski Anna Poloski lives on a farm And always gets up with the six o’clock alarm. For she must walk a mile to school To be tardy is against the rule. Peter Piimiglia Peter Pumigila is in grade 8C As all of you can see. In Arithmetic he’s very bright For he knows the answers at sight. Louis Ragno Louis is so very small His smiles are large and can be seen by all. Around the teacher’s desk he’ll be Joking and fooling so joyously. Joseph Rarus Joseph Rarus a member of our class, From the eighth grade will surely pass. His Arithmetic homework is always done And in spelling his mark is a very high one. William Rarus William Rarus is a fast worker, And in school he is no shirker. He always does his lessons well, And in many things does he excel. Gordon Rice Gordon Rice of Enfield Street Is a hard boy for you to beat. For the Tatler he works so well Just read his stories and you can tell. Elsie Roarers Elsie Rogers of 8B Always chews gum you see She’s always ready for fun. And her work is never done. Venci Romano Venci Romano Is not a high soprano When she heard Mr. King’s voice She made music her choice. Leonard Rugsriero Leonard Ruggiero of 8B II Is a good boy as we all know In Science he will not work But for everything else he sure is alert. Mary Rybick Mary Rybick lives on a farm And never does any harm. She spends many happy hours In the meadows picking flowers. Nancietta Santanelli Nancietta Santanelli of 8C A very fine girl is she. In Arithmetic she’s fair But in writing is more than there. Albert Sarno Albert Sarno learned from a book To be a professional cook. Then one day he tried his luck And to his job he sure has stuck. Julia Sasow Julia Sasow so quiet and neat. Never wanders from her seat. Always on time is she in school. And never known to break a rule. Mary Scalia Come on let’s have some fun Said Mary Scalia of 8B one. We’ll take my wagon and go down to the spring And back with us flowers we’ll bring. John Schianca John Schianca a little lad. Is very gay and never bad In every class he’s a shinning star He also shines Miss Taggart’s car. Gertrude Schneider Gertrude Schneider is a Swiss lass Who towers above the rest of the class. In gym she’s right there On the alert and always fair. Agnes Setera Agnes is a happy girl With dark brown hair and many a curl She has no enemies but m.any a friend And is ever ready with a hand to lend. Joseph Sevarino Joseph Sevarino likes to stay after school. For not living up to the ta dy rule. He is always with the milkman Running along as fast as he can. Frances Sisitsky Frances is in the 8A Class And with us we know she’ll pass. She is pleasant and alwavs gav And knows the alphabet from Z to A. 16 THE TATLER Joseph Skutnek Joseph Skutnek is a baseball star But dreams among the planets far. As a student he’ll never shine ’Cause studying is not in his line. Harold Smith Harold Smith a smart lad is he, Who is always thinking of you and me. He works well in class And smiles at many a lass. Paul Smith Paul Smith is an artist true But in spelling he feels quite blue. He tries very hard to catch the bus That has just left him in the dust. Esther Smyth Esther Smyth is bright and gay, And is always full of play. She’s very kind and neat. And never scampers from her seat. Madeline Snyder Madeline is a girl so small Her voice can hardly be heard at all. But when she is at play It is quite the other way. Lillian Spazzarini Lillian Spazzarini of Park Avenue Every lesson she does do. Into High School she will go And in her education new things will flow. Bernice Squires Bernice Squires is round and fat But for plays she’s there at that. And for fun she’ll furnish some For an elocutionist she’s to become. Anna Stinson Anna Stinson is a story writer At her desk you’ll always sight her. She has a smile for all Whether you be big or small. Lillian Sullivan Lillian Sullivan of 8C Is a dainty lass as you can see. In gym class she’s on the run And in the school room she’s full of fun. Walter Sypek Walter Sypek strange to say Loses his tongue every day. For in Oral English time He can’t even say one line. Minnie Tarasavitch Minnie Tarasavitch of our class Is a very silent lass. In her work she does her best And always tries to pass each test. William Tarasavitch William Tarasavitch of grade 8C As a president tried to be Good marks he wants to earn For he knows it pays to learn. Columbia Testoni Columbia Testoni everyone knows Scatters sunshine wherever she goes. In Civics she is very smart Because she studies with all her heart. Esther Thompson Esther Thompson, a country lass Comes prepared in every class. She studies hard, and tries all day. And never annoys the teachers in any way. Stanley Tkacz Stanley Tkacz of 8C Is as busy as a bee. But when funny stories are heard He doesn’t miss a word. Anna Townson Anna Townson is a quiet girl In her hair there’s not a curl. She is one of the class of 8A And tries to help in every way. Amelia Trachimowicz Amelia Trachimowicz has a long name But to her it’s all the same. She has in her head the notion That first should come promotion. Regina Trachimowicz There is a girl so neat and gay She’s got a sister w ho calls her Ray. To her teachers she’s very polite Guess Regina and you’ll be right. Helen Vallides Helen Vallides is quite small For her age she is not tall. And in her work she is quite smart. From A. D. Higgins with us she’ll part. Joseph Wojnar Speaking of smart boys here’s one Joseph Wojnar who’s full of ' fun. His head is nestled in his books And never right ‘or left he. looks. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 Officers of the Class of 1928 Joseph Anzollatti Vice-President Grace Middelaer President Gladys Woronecki There is a girl in our class Who is always looking in the glass. Gladys is her name you see For more details come to me. Agatha Ziemnicki Agatha Ziemnicki always blushing Does her work without rushing. She an artist will be, Watch and you will see. CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest Girl Mary Police Handsomest Boy Everett Mallard Most Popular Girl Anna Stinson Most Popular Boy Charles Alaimo Smartest Girl Julia Augustiniak Smartest Boy William Rarus Vainest Girl Gladys Marcinkiewicz Vainest Boy Wilbur Clarkin Quietest Girls, Yvonne Belisle, Mary Gucwa Anna Stinson Secretary Carlo Angelica Treasurer Quietest Boy Stanley Bajek Most Talkative Girl Anna Grant Most Talkative Boy Alvin Duprey Class Artist Agatha Ziemnicki Class Poet Teddy Bak Class Athlete Fred Bostick A Class Pet Julia Augustiniak Class Sheik Charles Alaimo Class Bluff Chester Pearsall Wittiest Girl Lillian Sullivan Wittiest Boy Joseph Anzolatti CLASS WILL Know all men by these presents that we the graduates of the A. D. Higgins School, Town of Enfield, County of Hartford, State of Connec- ticut, the Class of 1928 make their last will and testament. Someone has said that the real joy of living is sharing one’s possessions with others. During our happy reign in the Higgins School, we have ac- 18 THE TATLER cumulated many possessions which we wish to share with the incoming class of 1929. We therefore bestow some of these possessions in the fol- lowing manner. ITEM 1. We leave to our beloved principal, superintendent, and faculty our thanks and gratitude for all they have done for us and our deep regrets at leaving them. ITEM 2.- We leave with regret the flowers in Room 6 to the next 8A class. ITEM 3. We leave to the school fifty dollars for a library fund hop- ing the future classes will enjoy the books. ITEM 4. To the incoming class we leave our seats and desks and any- thing to be found in them. ITEM 5. John Schianca leaves to the next lucky boy the joy of polish- ing Miss Taggart’s car. ITEM 6. We leave Mr. Grant’s picture of George Washington to future classes. ITEM 7. Frances Sisisky leaves her position of closing the incloseable door in Room 6 to the unlucky person who happens to get her seat next year. ITEM 8. Carlo Angelica and Pa- trick Maxellon leave their Spelling Books to Charles Mylek and Michael Milkowski. ITEM 9. John Bartley leaves to John Simonton his chewing gum, chewed up pencils and his habit of scratching his head. ITEM 10. To the class of 1929 we leave the boosting and manage- ment of the “Tatler”. ITEM 11. We leave the half worn out hallways to be used by some girl who has a spirit of “Wanderlust” such as Anna Grant’s to finish the job. ITEM 12. To the next class, we leave the new set of encyclopedias in Room 6. ITEM 13. Chester Pearsall leaves his seat and desk to any fat boy who wants them. ITEM 14. We leave to the most business-like girl of the class of 1929 Anna Stinson’s various otfices includ- ing her notebooks and scrap paper. ITEM 15. We leave the manage- ment of the Student Council to the future members with Miss Clancy’s assistance. ITEM 16. Loretta Greaves leaves her cosmetics to any pale, delicate girl who requires the bloom of health. ITEM 17. Arthur Everett leaves his astounding knowledge of English Grammar to Philip Tatoian. ITEM 18. Charles Alaimo leaves his excellent recipe of how to make biscuits to any member of the boys’ cooking club. ITEM 19. Howard Jenkins leaves his knowledge of French to Frank Bruno who we think can carry it all. ITEM 20. Last but not least we give thanks to the Town of Enfield for our grammar school education. Witnesses — Nora E. Clancy Signed, Francis Sisisky Anna Stinson LIST OF GRADUATES — Highest Honor — High Honor — Honor Alaimo, Charles Joseph. Alaimo, Lillian Marion. Albano, Joseph A. Aloisa, Josephine Mary. Ambrosini, Josephine Grace. Angelica, Carlo Sebastian. Anzolatti, Joseph. Anzolatti, Katie R. Arietti, Renzo Michael. Arnone, Mary Gloris. Arnone, Nicholas Joseph. Attardi, Lillian Pauline. Attardi, Saverio Charles. Augustyniak, Julia. Bachurz, Mary. Bajek, Stanley Frank. Bak, Teddy Claire. Bartley, John Frank. Barton, Evelyn Frances. Bayek, Leonard John. Bayek, Wanda Frances. Belisle, Yvonne Olive. Bent, Dorothy Mae. Blaszko, Helen. Block, Esther. Bostick, Frederick Henry. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 19 Bradish, Glenn Alton. Bruno, Frank Joseph. Buttacavoli, Charles Joseph. Calcasola, Tony Joseph. Capozzi, Eileen Mildred. Carenzo, Agatha Mary. Caronna, Frank Z. Cerrato, Louise Margaret. Chappell, Cecil. Charette, Mildred Elizabeth. Chillson, Mildred May. Clarkin, Thomas Wilbur. Cordner, Sherwood Paul. Crosson, Edna Roselyn. D’Amato, John Joseph. DeCaro, Dora Rose. Doyker, Mary. Duprey, Alvin D. Everett,- Arthur R. Franciamore, Jennie M. Frangiamore, Peter Joseph. Fuge, William Charles Jr. Giaccone, Josephine Catherine. Gizara, Stella. Gongola, Edward. Grant, Anna Flosdorf. Greaves, Loretta Alberta. Greenwood, Ruth Mildred. Gucwa, Mary Frances. Gwozdz, Claire Cecelia. Jackson, Alvin S. Jedziniak, Stella Mary. Jenkins, Howard Elton. Jennola, Stanley. Jennings. Katherine Evelyn. Kaliwa, Stanley. Karcz, Mary Lorraine. Kida. Frank. Knight, Mildred Elizabeth. Kozaczka, Stanley. Koziara, Stella. Krueger, Margaret Emma. Krzys, Freda. Kuhm, Ruth Caroline. Kwapien, Longen. La More, Leroy William. Landry, Edward Earle. Lees, Foster Theodore. Lehmann, Wanda L. Leshinski, John Joseph. Liucci, John James. Luczai, Jennie M. Mallard. Everett A. Marcinkiewicz. Gladys Gwendolyn. Marinaccio. Huffo B. Maxellon, Patrick J. Michalowski. Matthew Stanley. Middelaer, Grace Esther. Misiaszek, Teddy J. Morris, Charles Michael. Nabonzy, Stella Anna. Nigro, Antoinette Rose. Norian, Alice Katherine. Novak, Anna Rosalie. Nowak, Mary Constance. ONeill, Florence E. N. Pacholska, Salley Cecelia. Pagano, Margaret Clementine. Paradise, Lillian M. Parakilas, James Christopher. Patterson, Stanley Thomas. Pawelcik, Rosalie M. Pearsall, Chester Norman. Petroski, Jennie Rose. Pilch, Amelia Anna. Pochoryto, Florence Irene. Podosek, Helen. Polek, Anna E. Police, Michael Francis. Police, Marie Constance. Poloski, Anna Mary. Pumiglia, Peter Joseph. Ragno, Louis Joseph. Rarus, Joseph Anthony. Rarus, William Joseph. Rice, Elmer Gordon. Rogers, Elsie Louella. Romano, Vencie Jane. Ruggiero, Leonard Anthony. Rybick, Mary Victoria. Santanelli, Nancietta Elizabeth. Sarno, Albert Joseph. Sasow, Julia 1. Scalia, Mary. Schianca, John Carnevale. Schneider, Gertrude. Setera, Agnes. Sevarino. Joseph Peter. Sisisky, Frances. Skutneck, Joseph Matthew. Smith, Harold Milton. Smith, Paul Everett. Smyth, Esther Helen. Snyder, Madeline Ev lvn. Spazzarini, Lillian Mildred. Sauires, Bernice Dorothy. Stinson, Anna Louise. Sullivan. Lillian Mary. Sypek, Walter P. Tarasavitch, Minnie Anna. Tarasavitch, William Peter. Testoni, Columbia Mary. Thompson, Esther Elizabeth. Tkaez, Stanley Edward. Townson, Anna Elizabeth. Trachimowicz, Amelia Rita. Trachimowicz, Regina Alice. Vallides, Helen Jane. Wojnar, Josenh. Worenecki, Gladys Stella. Ziemnicki, Agatha Frances. 20 THE TATLER GRADUATION PROGRAM 1. Processional, “Fling Out Thy Banners” Mr. Denslow King and Graduates 2. Invocation Rev. Wilfred D. Hamilton 3. Song, “O God, The Rock of Ages” Class 4. Address of Welcome Grace Middelaer, Class President 5. “Launched Not Anchored” William Rarus, Highest Honor Pupil 6. Song, “Marching with the Heroes” Chorus 7. Recitation Bernice Squires 8. Piano Solo Anna Stinson 9. Russian Folk Dance Margaret Krueger, Agatha Ziemnicki, Anna Grant, Esther Block, Grace Middelaer, Bernice Squires, Dora De Caro, Mary Scalia, Columbia Testoni. 10. Prize Essay, “What the Flag Means to Me” — By Winner of Essay Contest 11. Song, “Sweet Miss Mary” Trio 12. Junior High School Orchestra 13. The Poet. Joyce Kilmer Life of the Poet Joseph Anzolatti Roofs Frances Sisisky Trees Helen Blaszko The House With Nobody In It Anna Grant 14. “What the Junior High School Has Meant To Me” Julia Augustyniak, High Honor Pupil 15. Song, “Song of Parting” Chorus 16. Presentation of Class Gift 17. Acceptance of Class Gift 18. Class Song Words by Bernice Squires Music by Mr. Denslow King 19. Presentation of Prizes and Diplomas Mr. Edgar H. Parkman, Superintendent Miss Nora E. Clancy, Principal 20. “America” Audience and Class 21. Recessional Mr. Denslow King Prizes to Be Awarded at the Graduation Exercises The pupils of the Graduating Class will receive rewards for their efforts during the year. These rewards are to be in the form of prizes which will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Miss Clancy and the Higgins Fund. The Higgins prize of twenty-five dollars will be divided between the two pupils who stand first in scholar- ship. The D. A. R. will give a prize of five dollars to the writer of the best composition on “The Meaning of the Flag.” Miss Clancy will give two prizes of two dollars and a half each. One will be awarded to the pupil who has shown the best improvement dur- ing the year, and the other to the one who has the best Civics Notebook for the year. E. Gordon Rice, 8B. CLASS NICKNAMES AND HOBBIES Name Nickname Hobby Alaimo, Charles; Chick; Sports. Alaimo, Lillian; Sis; Playing piano. Albano, Joseph; Joe; Smiling. Aloisa, Josephine; Jersy Cow; Errand girl. Ambrosini, Josephine; Jo; Chewing gum. Angelica, Carlo; Jelly; Playing ball. Anzolatti, Joseph; Peep; Wise cracks. Anzolatti, Katie; Kate; Playing school. Arietti, Renzo; Ren; Riding a bicycle. Arnone, Mamie; May; Eating cookies. Arnone, Nicholas; Nick; Dreaming. Attardi, Lillian ; Lill; “I don’t know”. Attardi, Saverio; Sammy; Making suggestions. Augustyniak, Julia; Julie; Running errands. Bachurz, Mary; Mary; Being quiet. Bajek, Stanley; Stan; Minding his own business. Bak. Teddy; Titter: Writing poems. Bartley, John; Bootley; Scratching his head. Barton, Evelyn; Evie; Secretary. Bayek, John; Leony; Chewing pencils. Bayek, Wanda; Fanny; Nurse. Belisle, Yvonne; Vonney; Being quiet. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 Bent, Dorothy; Dot; Hiking. Blaszko, Helen; Honey; Blushing. Block, Esther; Blockie; Eating candy. Bostick, Fred; Freddie; Ford. Bradish, Glenn; Fat; Basket making. Bruno, Frank; Frankie; Teasing girls. Buttacavoli, Charles; Charlie; Radio. Calcasola, Tony; Tony; Being a barber. Capozzi, Eileen; Elly; Talking. Carenzo, Agatha; Aggie; Eating. Caronna, Frank; Frankie; Peddling milk. Cerrato, Louise; Lou; Penmanship. Chappell, Cecil; Cis; Fishing. Charette, Mildred; Milly; Dancing. Chillson, Mildred; Chilly; Fooling with boys. Clarkin, Wilbur; Wil; Playing ball. Cordner, Sherwood; Bozo; Errands for Miss Clancy. Crosson, Edna; Cross; Combing hair. D’Amato, John; Tomatoes; Being unprepared. DeCaro, Dora; Toothpicks; Singing. Doyker, Mary; Marie; Sewing. Duprey, Alvin; Tub; Bossing. Everett, Arthur; Skinny; Working in A and P. Franciamore, Jenny; Jen; Laughing. Frangiamore, Peter; Pete; Catcher. Fuge, William; Fugie; Talking. Giaccone, Josephine; Josie; Watering plants. Gizara Stella; Steflfie; Movies. Gongola, Edward; Eddie; Baseball. Grant, Anna; An nie; Roaming. Greaves, Loretta; Lottie; Dolling up. Greenwood, Ruth; Ruthie; Flirting. Gucwa, Mary; Bashful; Keeping silent. Gwozdz, Cecelia; Cecil; Pasting pictures. Jackson, Alvin; Stonewall; Hiking. Jedziniak, Stella; Sis; Rolling stockings. Jenkins, Howard; Jiggs; Public speaking. Jennola, Stanley; Genoa; Playing with boys. Jennings, Katherine; Kitty; Athletics. Kalwa, Stanley; Stannie: Playing ball. Karcz, Mary; Mary; Being bashful. Kida, Frank; Kita; Playing with toys. Kozaczka, Stanley; Ka Ka- I don’t know. Knight, Mildred; Milly; Writing. Koziara, Stella; Stell; Boys. Krueger, Margaret; Maggie; Singing. Kryzs, Freda; Krysie; Making lamp shades. Kuhm, Ruth; Ruthie; “I don’t know”. Kwapien, Longen; Longie; Fishing. La More, Leroy; Lee; Boy Scouts. Landry, Edward; Lightning; Dreaming. Lees, Foster; Lees; “The Tatler”. Lehmann, Wanda; Wand; Eating cakes. Leshinski, John; Johnnie; Drinking soda. Liucci, John; Peanuts; Selling candy. Luczai, Jennie; Hops; Fooling. Mallard, Everett; Ev; Riding a bicycle. Marcinkiewicz, Gladys; Gladdy; Wearing ear rings. Marinaccio, Hugo; Farina; Pictures. Maxellon, Patrick; Pat; Riding a horse. Michalowski, Matthew; Farmer; Farming. Middelaer, Grace; Gracie; Writing stories. Misaszek, Teddy; Ted; Laughing. Morris, Charles; Charlie; Studying. Nabonzy, Stella; Bonzy; Helping the teachers. Nigro, Antoinette; Ant; Basketry. Norian, Alice; Ali-Baba; Mailing letters. Novak, Anna; Annie; Housekeeping. Nowak, Mary; Baby Elephant; Riding on a bus. 0 Neil, Florence: Fluff: Powdering her nose. Pacholska, Cecelia; Cecil; Losing things. Pagano, Margaret; Maggie; Sewing. Paradise, Lillian; Lily; Being quiet. Parakilas, James; Jimmy; Pitching. Patterson, Stanley; Patty; Jokes about Scotchmen. Pawelick, Rosalie; Rose; Showing dimples. Pearsall, Chester; Chet; Finding alibis. Petrosky, Jennie; Spinning Jenny; Bringing friends to school. Pilch, Amelia; Milia; Playing piano. Pochoryto, Irene; Port; Joking. Podosek, Helen; Lanky; Studying. Polek, Anna; Ann; Basketball. Police, Mary; Marie: Being an actress. Poloski, Anna; Annie Flower finding. 22 THE TATLER Police, Mike; Shakey; Shining shoes. Pumiglia, Peter; Pete; Fooling with girls. Ragno, Louis; Louie; Acting funny. Rarus, Joseph; Joe; Twitching lips. Rarus, William; Billy; Playing violin. Rice, Gordon; Rice; Experimenting. Rogers, Elsie; Duck; Chewing gum. Romano, Vencie; Ven; Visiting. Ruggiero, Leonard; Lennie; Poultry. Rybick, Mary; Blondie; Being quiet. Santanelli, Nancietta; Nancy; Social monitor. Sarno, Albert; Fat; Peddling bread. Sasow, Julia; Julie; Playing the organ. Scalia, Mary; Tomboy; Running. Schianca, John; Johnnie; Shining cars. Schneider, Gertrude; Gertie; Athletics. Setera, Agnes; Aggie; Dancing. Severino, Joseph; Joe; Peddling milk. Sisitsky, Frances; Fagul; Dramatics. Skutneck, Joseph; Joe; Talking. Smith, Harold; Smithy; Radio. Smith, Paul; Bud; Driving the Chevrolet. Smythe, Esther; Stubby; Playing ball. Snyder, Madeline; Maggie; Sharing her lun ch. Spazzarini, Lillian; Spazz; Showing her teeth. Squires, Bernice; Squirtsky; Talking all day. Stinson, Anna; Scottie; Flirting. Sullivan, Lillian; Sully; Cracking jokes. Sypek, Walter; Walt; Grammar. Tarasavitch, Minnie; Min; Teacher’s pet. Tarasavitch, William ; Bill ; Playing Pool. Testoni, Columbia; Tony; Civics. Thompson, Esther; Topsy; Feeding chickens. Tkacz, Stanley; Shorty; Playing. Townson, Anna; Chubby; Reading. Trachimowicz, Amelia; Red; Housekeeping. Trachimowicz, Regina; Rigina; Helping her sister. Vallides, Helen; Ellie; Embroidery. Wojnar, Joseph; Joe; Raising rabbits. Woronecki, Gladys; Glad; Putting on rouge. Ziemnicki, Agatha; Zickey; Drawing. P. J. Kapinos CONFECTIONERY MAGAZINES CIGARS AND CIGARETTES ICE CREAM Brick or Bulk 54 Pearl St. Phone 712 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. GEO. S. PHELPS 6 CO. AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE Everything for the Farmer Grain and Feed Seeds for Farm and Garden iVgricultural Implements Wagons and Harnesses 110 Prospect Street Thompsonville, Connecticut PI EASE PATRONISE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 23 GENERAL Refrigerator “The Best That Money Can Buy” AMOS D. BRIDGE’S SONS, INC. Hazardville, Conn. Compliments of Majestic Shoe Repairing Co. PETER MADAMAS, Prop. 123 Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 24 THE TATLER This Is Loyalty If you build a home in Thompsonville, you must be interested in our civic affairs. If you purchase your wants here you are sure to help the mer- chants who also take a part in every movement to help the town. J. FRANCIS BROWNE TRY THE LITTLE BARBER SHOP — IN— O’Hear’s Block Thompsonville Compliments of Emile Hamel FLEMING A.TATOIAN Candies Fruits Cigars Tailoring Co. Confectionery Best Ice Cream in Town Try our Ice Cream Pies 76 Pearl St. Phone 726 THOMPSONVILLE 6 Pearl Street Thompsonville Let Us Talk DAHLIAS It is not too late to plant. Often the finest flowers are from late set tubers. WE OFFER A FINE COLLECTION Brainard Nursery and Seed Co. Enfield Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25 Harvey C. Brainard PRINTING This Booklet Was Printed at Our Office 65 High Street Thompsonville QUINN Hairdressing and Beauty Parlor Marceling Facials Shampooing Scalp Treatment Tinting Permanent Waving THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 44 Pearl Street Tel. 370 Compliments of Geo. H. Cunningham SHOES, HOSIERY FURNISHINGS 55 Pearl St. Thompsonville We have a full line of Fancy Dry Goods, Infants’ Wear and Foot Wear at Reduced Prices. Our new location is at 14 PEARL STREET Thompsonville, Conn. K. H, NORIAN Put National Mazdas in Every Socket Next time you call at our office, buy a box of National Mazdas. Replace the blackened, burned out lamps with National Mazdas and you’ll be agreeably surprised at the difference in your home lighting. 25, 40 Watts - $1.38 Box of Six 50, 60 Watts - $1.50 Box of Six Phone 300 and We ll Deliver A Box of Lamps The Northern Connecticut Power Company PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 26 THE TATLER THE Thompsonville Trust Co. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. IS. M. SCnnx COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE Commercial Photography SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES and Home Portraiture $4.00 a year and upwards. THOMPSONVILLE Open Saturday Evenings, 6.30 to 8.30 Tel. 519-12 Manning Road I Compounded Especially for Family Use Order a trial case now either from your dealer or direct from our plant. NEWGATE GINGER ALE CO. Telephone 228-2 THOMPSONVILLE PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 27 P. J. ROGERS MONUMENTS Tel. 270 THOMPSONVILLE Enfield Street RICHARD M. SMYTH ACCREDITED AND AERATED MILK Telephone 205 Thompsonville, Conn. Enfield Motor Co. B U I C K Sales and Service Enfield Street THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 28 THE TATLER The Colonial ROOMS FOR TOURISTS : - : SUPERIOR FOOD Candy, Ice Cream, Lunches, etc. PAN AM GAS GARAGE SERVICE IN REAR MRS. ONEILL, Proprietor Enfield Street HUPMOBILE OAKLAND PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE ANTHONY MOLINSKY WRECKER SERVICE •140 Enfield Street Thompsonville Sullivan s BREAD SHOPPE The Home of Good Things { to Eat 35 Pleasant St. Phone 826 Spaulbfno (Sacbens Congratulate the Girl Graduate by “Saying It With Flowers” Compliments of Bogey Beverages 36 Pearl St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 29 TUDEBAKER Independent 4 Great Cars In 4 Price Fields EVERY ONE A CHAMPION! S TUDEBAKER has swept the boards! Every official speed and stamina record for fully equipped stock cars is held by Studebaker. Every Studebaker is a champion! Never before has one manufacturer held all these records! These remarkable records (listed at the left) offer unmistakable proof of speed, of stamina, of durability — certified officially by the American Automobile Association. To you they are con- clusive assurance of Studebaker’s fitness to meet every demand of everyday motoring. Championship beyond dispute Studebaker cars have proved beyond question their ability to travel great distances at sus- tained high speeds. No car ever came within 10,000 miles of The Commander’s great record of 25,000 miles in less than 23,000 minutes! No fully equipped closed car ever equalled The President Straight Eight’s official records. No cars of their price classes ever traveled so far so fast as did The Dictator and The Erskine , Six. When such performance can be bought at Studebaker’s remarkable One-Profit prices, why be content with less than a champion? Studebaker’s sensational proofs of speed and endurance come from engineering genius, quality materials, precision manufacture and rigid inspections. Because of these, any Stude- baker may safely be driven 40 miles an hour the day you buy it. Motor oil need be changed but once in 2500 miles. The President, Com- mander and Dictator require chassis lubrica- tion only after each 2500 miles. Today in Studebaker and in Studebaker alone, you can buy the utmost in every phase of motoring — and behind it a name that for 76 years has meant dependable transportation. Come in, and drive a champion! MAXELLON’S GARAGE 159 ENFIELD ST. THOMPSONVILLE The President $1985 to $2485 F. O. B. FACTORY 100-horsepower straight eight motor 80-mile speed 131-inch wheelbase Holds all official records for stock closed cars, regardless of power or price, from 5 to 2000 miles. The Commander $1435 to $1625 F. O. B. FACTORY 85 horsepower 72 miles per hour 25.000 miles in less than 23.000 minutes. Nothing else on earth ever traveled so far so fast. The Dictator $1195 to $1395 F. O. B. FACTORY 70 horsepower 65 miles per hour 5000 miles in less than 4800 consecutive minutes — a rec- ord for .stock cars priced below $1400. The Erskine $795 to $965 F. O. B. FACTORY 43 horsepower 62 miles per hour Thrilling six-cylinder per- formance. A thousand miles in less than a thousand con- secutive minutes — a record for stock cars priced below .$ 1000 . PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 30 THE TATLER GIFTS FOR GRADUATION We have in stock an attractive and com- plete line of Graduation Gifts and are offer- ing special prices on all Gift purchases during the Graduation Season. 30 Pearl St., Thompsonville LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF PURE FOODS IN ENFIELD Me0Lts, Groceries, Veg ' etables, Fruits Deiicatessen and Fresh Fish SISITZKTS PUBLIC MARKET 28 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE Tel. 3 and 4 SUMMER GOODS I REFRIGERATORS GAS AND OIL STOVES SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS PIAZZA ROCKERS SETTEES LAWN MOWERS The Leete Co. 74 Main St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 31 Compliments of Menard s Bakery Cook Ave. Thompsonville Jacob Wojnar MEATS : - : GROCERIES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 94 Pleasant St. Tel. 219-5 THOMPSONVILLE Nuccio’s W. F. Lamont ALDEN AVE. NEWS BARBER ROOM CONFECTIONEPvY Ladies’ and Children’s Hair cut any way they wish ICE CREAM Near Majestic Theatre KIDDY’S KANDY Asnuntuck St. 1 hompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Main Street — Thompsonville BUY — = Gifts that Last for Graduation A. B. MITCHELL JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST 12 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 32 THE TATLER AGENT FOR Willy s-Knight Harley-Davidson Iver Johnson Columbia Bicycles U. S. Tires Bosch Spark Plugs Wiight Spark Plugs National Mazda Lamps General Electric Supplies REPAIRING OF Automobiles Motorcycles Bicycles Baby Carriages Giafanolas General Machines Welding, Brazing Lead Work Plumbing, Supplies Albert Vesce Co. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Automobile and Cycle Dealers 49 Central St., Open Evenings Phone 124-12 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. •SWEET AND SANITARY” Make this store your headquarters for Newspapers, Mag ' azines, Confectionery, Ice Cream and Soda BARONIAN BROS. 106 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE Telephone 727 If you don’t know this shop, get next. LARABEE S BARBER SHOP PROMPT SERVICE : : SKILLED BARBERS SANITARY METHODS “We Are on Edge to Serve You” 38 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Compliments of Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Business Administration Secretarial Science Higher Accountancy Commercial Normal 183 Ann Street, Hartford