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

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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.

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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

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