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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1931 volume:

THE TATLER PLEASB PATRONIZE OUB ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 W. T. GRANT CO. Known for Values Pearl Street, Thompsonville, Ct Compliments of At GRANT’S Boys Blouses 59 Made with all the care mothers would put into them — and guar ' anteed fast color. Suiting Kitlekers Roomily cut, and strongly stitched. Made of long wearing suiting materials in brown, gray and tan mixtures. 1 NEW SPRING Ties for Boys, 19c Dogey J- everages Visitors Welcome to Our Plant THOMPSONVIllE BOmiNC WORKS Telephone 243 197 Enfield St., Thompsonville MAXELLON’S GARAGE Studebaker SALES AND SERVICE SINCLAIR GAS AND OIL Alden Ave. and Enfield St. Tel. 740 Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 2 THE TATLER Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIS R, HALBWACHS Chevrolet Dealer TRY THE LITTLE Compliments of BARBER SHOP Spaulbino Garbens — IN— O’Hear’s Block Thompsonville Phone 546 Pearl Street Emile Hamel COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH BONELLI 49 Church Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 3 Albert J. Epstein 39 Central Street TIIOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Jacob Wojnar Cadillac Livery and Ambulance Service Local and Long Distance Moving General Trucking FRESH MEAT — AND — FANCY GROCERIES Daily Express to and from Springfield, Worcester and Boston Telephone 443-5 94 Pleasant St. Thompsonville Telephone 182 or 620 Never Any Need to Guess About FURNITURE There is nothing that you buy that you can be surer about — nothing. About Styles — we place our whole stock before you as an example of the way furniture should be built today. About Qualities — there js no collection of fur- niture in the country that is picked with greater care, and none that shows care more. If you would like still more assurance, there’s the guarantee of this store, which is a part of every transaction. As to What We Charge — It is commonplace for a merchant to state that he sells his goods at fair prices. We do more than say we do it. We do it. So you will see that buying here is being sure. J. FRANCIS BROWNE PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 4 THE TATLER BUICK Automobile SYNCRO-MESH TRANSMISSION Positive Control on Slippery Pavements GENERAL MOTOR RADIO with Tone Selector Enfield Motor Co. Compliments of Compliments of CENTRAL A. Gannuscio Lunch Banker IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN ESTELLE BUILDING 86 Main St. - Thompsonville Main Street Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS be atler Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Vol. X No. 4 June, 1931 Price, 40 Cents Superintendent Edgar H. Parkman Catherine S. Barnett Olive A. Taggart Grace M. Thornes Alice R. Woods Catherine P. Cope THE FACULTY Supervisor of Music Denslow King Teachers Rebecca Clyde Gager Marie C. Shea Katherine C. McGinity Alice J. Liberty Helen E. Flannery Principal Nora E. Clancy M. Winnifred Stewart Alice G. Carey J. Therese Twomey Harriet E. Ryan Robert B. Walker Substitutes — Helene M. Leary, Ruth White OFFICERS OF THE TATLER Business Manager Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager. Financial Manager Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Donald Comrie Henry Norian Robert McIntosh Kenneth Lebeshevsky Helen Wojnar Rose Kolodriez CLASS SONG Now that we must leave thee Our hearts are filled with sorrow, What the future holds for us Will be known tomorrow Happy days here are over Teachers and classmates now must part; We cannot bear to leave thee You are so near our heart. Chorus: Farewell Higgins! Farewell Higgins! Farewell Higgins Junior High! The class of 1931 Bids you a fond good-bye. CLASS POEM The treasured vision of our Junior High Proudly stands against the June’s blue sky. Forever, Higgins, you’ll find us true As the class of ’31 we’ll follow through. We’ve- tried our best, dear Junior High And before us now, the world does lie. You offered us, your very best And now we all must do the rest. “No End To Learning” is our guiding star We’ll try to live by it though we journey far. When days of triumph come at last Higgins’ memories we’ll hold fast. Higgins! dear old Higgins, We must pass from out your door. But the lessons and knowledge you gave to us Will last forever more. Donald Comrie, 8A. CLASS HISTORY In order that we may follow a time- honored custom, the Class of 1931 re- lates its history for all those who may be interested in reading it. In retro- spect, we shall live once again those days since September fifteenth, one 6 THE TATLER thousand nine hundred thirty when our class of one hundred fifty-nine .members entered the eighth grade of the Alvin D. Higgins Junior High School. Now we are graduates, having be- come sufficiently armed with knowl- edge to venture forth upon another stage of our lives. Our memory is still vivid and our recollections for the most part are happy ones as the scenes of this eventful year unfold before our eyes. Upon entering the school, we found a change in the faculty for two new members, Miss Rebecca Gager of the Domestic Science Department and Mr. Robert Walker, our physical instruc- tor, had been added to the staff of teachers. On the second week of October the Student Council was organized. As was the usual custom, officers were elected. They were Leon Kupeck, President; Walter Borys, Vice-Presi- dent; and Helen Wojnar, Secretary. Traffic, Basement, Safety, and Play- ground committees were chosen by the officers with Miss Clancy’s ap- proval. The members showed great interest in their work and strove to obtain the best results for the school. It passed rules providing for the safety of the pupils in winter and the laws were satisfactorily enforced. As the first Student Councils term ended in February, a new Student Council was installed. The officers elected were Leon Kupeck, President; Stanley Kupeck, Vice-President; and Helen Wojnar, Secretary. New com- mittees were again chosen and they cooperated heartily with Miss Clancy to make our school a better organiza- tion. At our first class meeting, we elected Leon Kupeck, president; Mil- dred Taylor, vice-president; Edward Jarose, treasurer; and Helen Wojnar, secretary. In subsequent meetings, we chose for our motto “No End to Learning” and for our class flower, the Talisman rose. We shall mention in this history the names of our classmates who have shown exceptional ability in the var- ious subjects of the curriculum. In dramatics, Edmund Rossi, Henry Norian, Mary Wojnar, and filliam Devine have portrayed unusual acting ability. In our different assemblies, which we all have enjoyed, the above have taken a prominent part. In the Minstrel Show, Leon Kupeck made a splendid interlocutor. In music, we present the names of Donald Comrie, a talented pianist and Charles Calcasola, a gifted vio- linist. They have cooperated most willingly in many of the assemblies and we feel that they have added dis- tinction to the class. In English, Hudson Reed and Donald Comrie have been the leaders. The prize of two dollars and a half in gold for the best Easter story which was later printed in the “Tat- ler” was won by Hudson Reed. Hon- orable mention was given to Donald Comrie, Edmund Rossi, William De- vine and Leon Kupeck. In mathematics, those who were rated the highest are Karol Dubiel, Charles Falzone, Stella Bonk, Benja- min Alaimo, Donald Comrie, Fred Gigara, Alexander Gracewski, Frank- sly Kazmierski, Stephen Gracewski, Kenneth Lebeshevsky, Clarence Moody, Mildred LaGrange, Marion Morrill, Victoria Muzyka, Sophie Petrakis, and Genevieve Ziemian. In art, much talent has been shown by Frances Attardi, Josephine Ankie- wicz, James Apostle, Amelia Chmura, Alexander Gracewski, Rose Kolodriez, Chester Przeracki, Kathleen Quinn, Hudson Reed, Anthony Reveruzzi, Elizabeth Tower, Madeline Sherman, and Genevieve Ziemian. In the Foods class, Margaret Char- ette, Constance Emanuel, Helen Pie- pul, Frieda Legienza, Mary Santa- nelli, Madeline Sherman, Josephine Somceski and Helen Wojnar received the highest marks. In the clothing class, we have a rather long list of names, namely: Rita Fay, Rita Manning, Clementine Baj, Victoria Stavinska, Mary Ze- brow’ski, Mildred Taylor, Frances Attardi, Mildred LaGrange, Frieda Legienza, Alice Pellaio, Serafina Rug- giero, Helen Miodowski, Frances Marino, Madeline Sherman, Steffie Typrowicz, Lena DiSciacca, Stella Zaleski, Barbara Mallard, Elizabeth Tower, Amelia Wasowicz and Hazel Ghabour. As for the real students of the A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7 class behold Edmund Rossi, Leon Kupeck, and Donald Comrie, whose work in the Social Studies and Gen- eral Science has been of a very supe- rior quality. It was in these classes that Joseph O’Brien often surprised us by giving information obtained from outside reading. In the field of athletics, Frank Borys, Fremont Oliver, Stanley Ku- peck, and Andrew Jedziniak have brought honor to the Class of ’31. Our teams have been generally successful and the boys have displayed good sportsmanship. We have continued our school clubs with great success. One new club, the Aircraft, was added this year. Corne- lius Laino has been a most valuable assistant in this work for he is not only skilled in the art of making air- planes but also in winning the respect of the club members. The art of letter writing is largely a matter of the person himself. The necessary grammar and words can be secured from books, but the technique and thought must come from the brain and mind. Therefore, we feel justly proud of Edmund Rossi, whose letter to Admiral Byrd was judged the best in the Junior High School Contest. After being forwarded to Washington, it was added to other “best letters” from all over the United States and presented to the Admiral at Detroit. In the School Library this year, Mary Wojnar has performed the du- ties of a Librarian in a most efficient manner. Her aid has been greatly appreciated. We were glad to have been able to use the new books numbering over fifty, which were added since the opening of school in September. We are grateful to the Class of 1930 for their generosity in making this pos- sible. In the Magazine Contest, our class showed great ability in the art of salesmanship. Arthur White led the eighth grade in the number of sub- scriptions sold. We enjoyed the party which was given by the losing team. With the money secured from this “drive” three new sets of encyclope- dias have been purchased for the school. Two teas were served by the eighth grade girls of the Domestic Science Department. This is an innovation this year and it was most instructive and interesting. But the outstanding social event was the picnic at Hartford coming after graduation. We confined our- selves entirely to pleasure and spent the day amid the historic atmosphere of the Capitol and the natural beauty of Capitol Park. While this is a class history we are reluctant to bring our story to an end without a few words about the fac- ulty. It is with pleasure and grati- tude that our class recalls the many helpful talks given from time to time at assemblies by Miss Clancy, our principal. We are grateful to all our teachers for their help and for their interest in each of us. As we leave the Higgins School we will strive to live up to the high standards estab- lished for us as a means of attaining success and happiness. CLASS PROPHECY Seven staunch and loyal members of the mighty class of 1931 decided to return to the scenes of their former triumphs and victories after ten long years of absence. Ten years after graduation from Higgins, they had gone on a picture-making excursion to Tibet. It was June, 1951, when they found themselves sailing far above the earth in the “Apparition ’31,” one of the blimps turned out by the Cornelius Laino Airostat Com- pany. In this party were chief pilot, William Tippett; assistant pilot, Francis Cygan; and mechanic, Horace Harris. Also, Franksly Kazmierski and his assistant, Fred Gizara, who were taking pictures for the Pathe News, Hudson Reed, who was secur- ing data for his book, “The Chinese in Tibet”, and Henry Norian, who had made quite a bit of money selling 8 THE TATLER Austins to the natives. Howard Plank had gone with the party also, but did not return as he had become a famous engineer in Tibet and had stayed to finish a big job. Henry had promised to send him an account of his visit and this is the account which he sent. In an incredible short time, we found ourselves approaching the boundaries of Thompsonville, a flour- ishing city. By the unusual activity of the natives we realized that some festivity was taking place. When we landed at Bednarski Field, we re- ceived a rousing welcome from Stanley Kupeck and Edward Pepek, managers of the airport, and Frank Steward and Clifford Richardson, instructors at the port. We learned from them that it was Old Home Day in Thomp- sonville and all former residents had been invited back. You may be sure we looked forward with great pleas- ure to our first day in our former home. We exchanged our plane for a Holt automobile named after our former classmates, Donald and Carl Holt, and proceeded to the main boulevard. Such signs as Kenneth Lebeshevsky — Law Office, Leon Jedziniak — First Class Shoes, Helen Miodowski’s Beauty Parlor, Celia Bigos — Public Stenog- rapher, brought to my mind our former classmates whom you will no doubt remember too. We arrived just in time to see the parade, the first event of the day’s program, and who should be heading this parade but Mayor James Mirabile, accompanied by Representative Donald Comrie and Senator Edmund Rossi, of Connecti- cut. The chauffeur looked rather familiar to me and certainly he should have for he was none other than Frank Portenski. Next in line came Harry Greaves, Chief of Police, Robert Crane, Chief of the Fire De- partment, Karol Dubiel, Superintend- ent of Schools, and Charles Falzone, Principal of the High School, in a large car driven by Clare Tkacz. The strains of a spirited march reached our ears and attracted our attention to a large truck bearing the name Cardone Trucking Co. In this truck, bedecked in all the glory of their new green and white uniforms, sat an orchestra whose leader was an old classmate, Charles Calcasola. On closer scrutiny I recognized Italy Ruggiero, Joseph Vella, Irvin John- son, Chester Przeracki, Edward Pie- trusza, Peter Pobat, and Matthew Alaimo. We learned that the orches- tra had been playing Rose Schianca’s latest m.arch “Hail to Enfield”. Prac- tically every business in the city was in some way represented in this parade. The floats which interested our group most were: The Oriental Garden from Bigelow-Sanford White Carpet Co., The Modern Home by Szczygiel Construction Co., The Rock Garden by the Elizabeth Brainard Nursery, A Market Garden from Rita Manning’s farm. Pure Milk from Adam Polek’s farm. Safe Transporta- tion by the Oliver Bus Co., Necessities of Life from the Delao’s Grocery Store, Health for all from the Devine Memorial Hospital. This hospital, we later learned, was named after William Devine, a prosperous busi- ness man who had donated money for it. The parade moved through the streets in a very orderly manner due to the efficient work of Lieutenant Alexander Gracewski, and his assist- ants, Frank Anzolotti, Walter Borys, Leonard Ruggiero, and Charles Renna, state officers from the Stafford Springs Barracks. After the parade had passed, we decided to ride around and see what changes had taken place. On the steps of the public library we saw chief librarian, Mary Wojnar, who greeted us with a broad smile and her assistant, Constance Emanuele. We stopped to talk to them as we knew they could tell us about many of our classmates. Here is the information which they gave us. Leon Kupeck is now commander of the U. S. S. Lex- ington, and has on board, Joseph Fiore, Stanley Piorek, Angelo Misur- aca, and Adam Pierz. Rose Kolodriez and Frances Attardi are designers of dresses in New York. Gerlevieve Ziemian and Victoria Muzyka are owners of a dress-making shop in Boston. Mildred Taylor is instructor of physical education in Chicago and several are secretaries for New York business men. Among them are Frieda Legienza, Clementine Baj, Helen Colton, and Stella Czech. Stella Par- velac, Viola Roscoe, Lena Rossi, Viola Santanelli, and Frances Marino, are A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 9 nurses in hospitals in different parts o f the country. Mary insisted that we visit the hospital and also the Enfield Trade School. These were, as you know, just idle rumors when you were here. We assured her that we would. We re- turned to our car and soon were in front of a large structure of about eight floors, which we learned had been designed by Emil Haber. We were ushered into the waiting room by Bernice Henry. Soon the head nurse came in to see us and we recognized her as Hazel Ghabour. She told us that several of our old classmates were nurses at the hospital. They are. Pearl King, Barbara Mallard, Elizabeth Tov cr, Eleanor Tokarczyk, and Josephine Ankiewicz. She also told us that our old classmate, Stephen Gracew’ski, was in the hospital suffer- ing from a severe case of mosquito bites which he had acquired on his last trip to Mars. He said the mos- quitoes were fierce up there and on his next trip he would bring the in- habitants several cases of mosquito oil that had recently been invented by Robert McIntosh. Again we got into our car and rode along the paved streets until a large building came into view. We stopped in front of the elaborately decorated gateway which had been designed by James Apostle and read the name, Enfield Trade School. At the door we met Clarence Moody, principal of the school, who showed us through the building and told us that Amelia Chmura was his secretary, Stella Rarus, Carmela Secondo, Henry Pitoniak, and Edward Mendrala were members of the faculty and Edward Jarose was coach. Feeling hungry we decided to go to a nearby restaurant which we found was owned by Joseph Arietti and Benjamin Alaimo. We were ushered to our table by Amelia Albano who called Emma DeCara to take our order which was cooked by Enrico Gualo, a famous chef. Joseph called our attention to his Bajek television radio and tuned in to station WJZ where we heard the following program announced by Caremlina Gaetani. A talk on housekeeping by Caroline Drost Illustrated drawings by Kath- leen Quinn. Songs by a chorus made up of Stella Salva, Amelia Wasowicz, Ruth Snow, Sophie Petrakis, and Stella Nowak. Poems by Pauline Aloisa. The next feature was a style show put on by a leading New York store. We recognized the following models: Madeline Sherman, Alice Pellaio, Stella Zaleski, Olive Lees, Gertrude Longmore, and Mary Ze- browski. We finished our dinner and thanked Joseph for the fine reception he had given us. In paying our bill we recognized Anna Yakubus as cashier. As we were riding down Enfield Street someone called our attention to the sign “Reunion of the Class of ’31 in Higgins Auditorium at 3.30 this afternoon.” I knew this would be my chance of finishing this report, so we started right for Higgins. As we arrived we were greeted by Rita Fay and Helen Wojnar, teachers in that very school. They told us that Enrico Casiughino v as a dentist, Joseph O’Brien owned a drug store in Boston, Genu Pacyna was golf instructor at the Country Club, Helen Piepul and Helen Mika, secretaries to famous movie actresses, and Bernice Pawelcik was a stenographer. In the auditor- ium we met Joseph Buezkowski, a prosperous farmer, Nickolas Dell ’Aquila, Anthony Reveruzzi, and William Testoni, business men in the city. James Liucci, a proprietor of a bowling alley, told us that Frank Borys, Andrew Jedziniak, Raymond Bocchino, and Onofrio Resta were playing baseball in the big leagues. Harold Reader told us he was a famous barber and had his shop right next to Marguerite Baronian’s store. We saw Anna Cygan, Rose Deforge, Lena DiSciasca, Mary Feranzoviz, Marion Mbrril, and Margaret Mac- Cracken, all who had chosen either bookkeeping or stenography for their work. Mildred LaGrange, Josephine Somceski, Carmela Vella, Sophie Yurevich, Josephine Grimaldi, and Stella Bonk told us they were tele- phone operators. Carrie Pease told us that she owned a tea room and that Margaret Charette was a domestic science teacher in Camibridge. Adela Klaus was teaching nhysi ' al training here in Thompsonville. Lilly Pallila was running her ov n hemistitching shop and in the same building Anna A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 1 Bejak had charge of Ann’s Beauty Shop. We learned that Stella Parvelac was employed in the Travelers Insur- ance Company and our classmates who worked in the office are Mary Santanelli, Annie Settera, Victoria Stavinska, Steffie Typrowicz, and Serafina Ruggiero. This ends my report. I hope that you will enjoy reading it as much as I did getting the information. CLASS JINGLES Benny Alaimo Benny Alaimo when in school is full of fun After the girls he likes to run. But in riding his bicycle he is full of skill. He pumps and pumps and never takes a spill. Matthew Alaimo Matthew Alaimo, the Grocer’s son Many a friend in school has won. Three years has he been with us And never once has he caused a fuss. Amelia Albano Amelia Albano is a pretty girl And always has her hair in curl She studies her lessons well And will get by — you can tell. Pauline Aloisa Pauline Aloisa is a girl who is always glad, Happy and gay — never sad, She likes to have a lot of fun But not until her work is done. Josie Ankiewicz Josie Ankiewicz is a talkative girl She always gets things in a whirl. When the monitors her name report She’s always there with a sharp re- tort. Frank Anzalotti Frank Anzalotti has curly hair In his studies he is pretty fair. At half past three he’s on the run For he’s ready to have some fun. James Apostle James Apostle is a clever lad At cracking jokes when he is sad. He keeps his mirth within For on his face is neither smile nor grin. Joseph Arietti Joseph Arietti is a lively boy. Fooling with everyone, he does enjoy, In his subjects he’s pretty fair, ’Cause his motto is “Do and Dare.” Frances Attardi Frances Attardi is a pretty girl And certainly does make things whirl. She comes to school as neat as a pin And everyone’s admiration sure does win. Clementine Baj With hair so short and straight Clementine’s style is just first rate And in her studies she isn’t so green. For with a book she’s always seen. Andrew Bajek Andrew Bajek is a quiet boy. Winter sports he does enjoy The comic page he likes to read “Fun,” he says, “we all do need.” Marguerite Baronian Marguerite Baronian of our gradua- tion class Is a merry and youthful lass. As a questioner she’s gained some fame “Foolish Questions,” should be her name. Edward Bednarski Edward Bednarski with light brown hair For the girls does not seem to care — He has a smile for all Big and little, short and tall. Anna Bezak Th re she goes, it’s Anna, the blonde To fix her hair she is very fond. Every hair must be right in place Or you’ll see a scowl on Anna’s face. Celia Bigos Celia is quite a merry lass Did you know she belongs to the 8B2 class ? 12 THE TATLER She is very shy and short, In gym she enjoys every sport. Raymond Bocchino Raymond Bocchino is a quiet boy But when playing baseball he is full of joy. He looks very innocent in school Yet his motto is — Let’s fool! Stella Bonk Who is that girl so fair, Why it’s Stella Bonk I do declare. School to her is just a joy. And she’s never caught speaking to a boy. Frank Borys Frank Borys a boy of 8C On the baseball team you will always see “Fling,” as he is called by all Was captain of basketball. Walter Borys Walter’s science marks are not so high He always receives them with a sigh. To be low in one subject is really no crime. To him I dedicate this tell-tale rhyme. Elizabeth Brainard Figure it out for yourself, my lad She’s never joyful, yet never sad. Why, whom do we mean, you all will say. None other, but Elizabeth Brainard of 8A. Joseph Buczkowski Joseph Buczkowski of 8B1 Thinks that schools were made for fun. He says that studying doesn’t pay. That is why he’s unprepared each day. Charles Calcasola Charles Calcasola with his fiddle In the orchestra is in the middle. Composing music for you and me. In the Paramount he’s sure to bo. Andrew Cardone Andrew Cardone is a rather slow lad Forever gay and never sad. His manners are super fine — Not to mention his every day line. Enrico Casinghino Enrico sure has plenty of “sand” He’ll make anyone kneel at his com- mand. But just as soon as the girls come around He’s the one to sink to the ground. Margaret Charette Margaret Charette, a very small lass Is in the graduating class. She has many friends indeed To call upon when she’s in need. Amelia Chmura Amelia Chmura won the “Tatler” prize a year ago For with her drawing she’s not slow. From her lovely garden bowers She brings us many flowers. Helen Colton Helen Colton of 8C A quiet girl is she Always in school ready for class But there is no noise from that lass. Donald Comrie Never does Donald let his temper stray For you always hear the people say, “A better-natured lad cannot be found. No matter if we search the world a-round.” Robert Crane Now we come to Robert Crane Whose presence is our gain. We like this boy a heap For on his face a smile he does keep. Anna Cygan Anna both serious and shy With her homework sure does try. So that a diploma she will win And a high school career then begin. Francis Cygan Cygan, Cygan, what shall we do? We can’t make a ryhme about you. You’re silent and quiet as ever can be And never did wrong as we can all see. Stella Czech Stella Czech a girl of 8C Is our class secretary. Taking notes is her line And she reads ’em in a manner fine. Emma De Caro Emma De Caro so prim and neat Has a voice quite soft an d sweet. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 13 Happy as happy a lass could be Is our Emma from 8C. Rose DeForge Rose DeForge is a quiet lass And is never late for class, In her studies she ranks quite high And we’re all sure that she’ll get by. Anthony Delao Who is this healthy lad Never sad, always glad? Why it’s Anthony Delao of 8C Whom in High School we shall see. Nicholas Dell ’Aquila Nicholas Dell ’Aquila is not very tall He never plays with the girls at all. Talking and laughing used to be his aim. But now that he’s back he’s not quite the same. William Devine William Devine is a poet quite fine. And for literature contests he’s sure to sign. The class enjoys his stories too For his thoughts sure ring true. Lena Di Sciacca Next is Lena — so shy And yet very hard does she try Oral English was her hardest task To be excused was all that she’d ask. Caroline Drost Who is that laughing so loud and gay? Why it’s Caroline Drost, who’s ready to play. Caroline, some day will learn a rule And never again will she fool. Karol Dubiel One, two. three, four, Karol Dubiel is in his store. Out of doors he loves to play And is he healthy. I’ll say. Constance Emanuele Constance is a pretty lass Her studies are prepared for every class. In the plays she takes a part Now don’t you think she’s smart? Charles Falzone We have a boy in the class of 8A Whose teasing ability he does display. It’s Charles Falzone such a tall boy To see him stop growing we all would enjoy. Rita Fay Rita Fay is a bonnie lassie. And sure does dress quite classy. A modiste she’s bound to be. And set the styles for you and me. Mary Feranzoviz Of course you have heard it told That Mary is neither rash nor bold. A very quiet miss is she Hardly giving a glance at you or me. Joseph Fiori The so-called “Professor” of 8B2 Boys like Joseph are few. Recently he bought some glasses But dropped them looking at some lasses. Carmelina Gaetani Carmelina as officer of a room Pias sent more than one person to his doom. Although she has taken many a name We know she is not the one to blame. Hazel Ghabour There is a girl by the name of Hazel Ghabour Of course you have heard her men- tioned before. For she is a girl extremely refined. When spoken to, she makes it her business to mind. Fred Gizara Fred has hopes built so high He wants to grow and reach the sky But we’re afraid he’ll be disappointed along this line Althouerh he is short, he’s a lad quite fine. Alexander Gracewski Alexander is a verv small lad In school he’s anvthing but sad. His serious mind will win him first place When a business career he has to face. Stephen Gracewski Stephen Gracewski, a good-natured lad is he, By his giggles and his laughs you can easily see. CLASS OF 1931 — JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ' Photo by Enfield Studio A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 15 From working he seldom does refrain, A look at his card will that explain. Harry Greaves Oh “gee whiz” That’s all we hear in a quiz If it isn’t the petit young man Who does his work the best he can. Josephine Grimaldi Josephine Grimaldi so very tall Is Rose’s friend, as you’ll recall She’d rather sew than eat. As a seamstress she is very neat. Enrico Guala Who is that lad of 8B2 Always talking and with nothing to do ? Enrico Guala you all might know Sure enough he’s on with the show. Emil Haber Emil so big and tall Towers over nearly all. “School was never meant for me,” Says Emil quite dramatically. Horace Harris Horace Harris likes to play with the girls And he also likes their curls But when they want him to take them to a show, As you can guess, his money is low. Bernice Henry Bernice Henry on the bus does come From way down Enfield — rural dis- trict No. 1, Rain or shine she’s on the spot. Away from school she’s never caught. Carl Holt Carl is very seldom heard In class to speak a single word. He simply will not tell The thoughts that in his mind do dwell. Donald Holt Donald Holt in 8B2 you’ll see. A large boy for his age is he. On his bicycle he’s always found And on the streets, he rides around. Edward Jarose A fair-haired boy is he And usually full of glee. Always particular about his clothes Is Edward Jarose whom everyone knows. Andrew Jedziniak Andrew Jedziniak is a boy Who fun sure does enjoy. A school enthusiast is not his kind For he has other interests on his mind. Leon Jedziniak Leon’s a first-hand merchant by trade Selling suit after suit of fabrics just made. Hark and listen to the ding, ding, ding. It’s Leon making the cash-register sing. Irvin Johnson Irvin Johnson is a scout At every hike he does turn out. Although Irvin is somewhat small With his friendliness he beats us all. Franksly Kazmierski Franksly is a lad so joyful and gay A broad smile on his face does stay. He puts his foot down on a person who’s glum. To beat Franksly and his mirth, you’ve got to go some. Pearl King Pearl King is a quiet girl in school And tries to obey the golden rule. She studies her lessons with all her might But she suays up too late at night. Adela Klaus Quite short and very fair. Big blue eyes and golden hair. Not hard to guess of whom we speak Adela Klaus a lass so meek. Rose Kolodriez Rose, with dark, brown hair In every class she is there She’s always busy, as we can see. And she bothers neither you nor me. Leo Kupeck Leo is a very helpful lad In nice, neat garments he is clad An errand boy is his fancy. For he banks school funds for Miss Clancy. Stanley Kupeck Crack! and the ball soared in the air The fielder missed it by a hair. Stanley Kupeck ran around first base Just in time to give Higgins first place. 16 THE TATLER Mildred La Grange Mildred La Grange a class secretary is she Keeping tabs on the meetings you see A reporter is right in her line. Mildred we all think you’re fine. Cornelius Laino In aviation Cornelius’ interests are, To have a plane and travel far. We’re sure this goal he soon will reach For already the Aircraft Club he does teach. Kenneth Lebeshevsky Do, re, me, fa, sol, la, ti, do! Who’s that singing, so? Why, that’s Kenneth in the alto part. Bellowing and singing with all his heart. Olive Lees Olive Lees, a girl with dark brown hair Is always assuming a funny air She minds her business, and knows it too. Which is hard for many to do. Frieda Legienza Frieda Legienza is a very fine maid And when anyone is hurt she always gives aid. She is most spick and span And always does the best she can. James Liucci James Liucci a boy of 8C In the corridor is bound to be He is a very tall lad To annoy the teachers is his fad. Gertrude Lcngmore Gertrude Longmore of 8C Is as full of jokes as she can be But when it comes to do the work She is always there and will never shirk. Margaret MacCraken Tall and stately with big blue eyes The very color of summer skies. She studies hard in school And never has time to fool. Barbara Mallard A blonde-haired lass Is Barbara Mallard of our class. So demure and sweet is she That we crave her company. Rita Manning Buzz, buzz, why all the talk. Look at the crowd out there on the walk. Daily Rita has her gossip and noise Drawing the girls out— not to men- tion the boys. Frances Marino Frances Marino, a girl of 8C Has natural waves as we can see. Because she wants to pass in school Frances never likes to fool. Robert McIntosh Robert is a jolly lad And for the “Tatler” secures many an ad. His disposition is extremely fine. And how he chuckles at Leo’s line. Edward Mendrala One look at Edward and you’ll see That he is just as neat as neat can be. His ties and suits just seem to match. Edward you are quite a catch. Helen Mika Helen Mika doesn’t care for boys For she says they’re just a lot of noise. To tend to Helen is a task For more she does not ask. Helen Miodowski Helen Miodowski is a neat young girl With her hair showing quite a curl. She is happy all the day. No matter whatever comes her way. James Mirabile How would you like to be president of 8A It’s some job I’ll say. But Jim’s a sport, in fact, a good skate. He keeps to his duty both early and late. Angelo Misuraca A boy who is sturdy and true Is Angelo Misuraca of 8B2 We’re proud of a boy like this To praise him does not seem amiss. Clarence Moody Who’s that coming down the hall Clarence Moody so fair and tall. In every class he has lots to say Talking — talking — all the day. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 Marion Morrill Marion’s story is easy to tell, For in her studies she does so well. Her home work she tackles at night Lest the failures should loom in sight. Victoria Muzyka Victoria Muzyka loves to giggle And in her seat she sure does wiggle But in chorus she’s heard to sing Quite loud her tones do ring. Henry Norian Henry Norian is seldom sad, Getting “ads” for the “Tatler” is his fad. He gets the merchants with h is cour- teous way Once he gets them they’re sure to stay. Nora Nosal Nora Nosal a girl of 8C Is quite short you’ll agree. In class she has a front seat And with a smile her teachers does greet. Stella Nowak Stella Nowak is quite tall. Always wanting to play basketball. Never lurking, always working And in her game is never shirking. Joseph O’Brien Joseph O’Brien, sad to tell. In his French does not excel. But, when he gets in civics class Every test he’s sure to pass. Fremont Oliver Fremont will start a fight. And always stick up for his right. He has brown, curly hair And builds castles in the air. Genu Pacyna Genu Pacyna a stout lad, Vou can always see he’s never sad. In his studies he is quite fair And for boxing he’s right there. Lilly Palillo Lilly Palillo in 8C class. We all expect her to pass. V e never see her when she is mad For she is always laughing and never sad. Stella Parvelac Stella Parvelac our little milk maid For studying her lessons is well re- paid. She Is in line for many an A. For she recites well every day. Bernice Pawelcik Bernice Pawelcik is young and fair. Blonde is the color of her hair. She always dresses very neat And sits straight in her seat. Carrie Pease Carrie’s crowning glory is her hair Her face also is quite fair. Such a bashful girl is she As you and I can plainly see. Alice Pellaio Alice Pellaio acted in a play And likes to work the livelong day. At her studies she works each night In learning she says — why here’s the light. Edward Pepek To play and fool is Edward’s joy. Aims to tease and then annoy. Never gives a thought for all the rest In other words, he’s just a pest. Sophie Petrakis Sophie Petrakis has a front seat, She comes to school so gay and neat. All of her energy she does apply And ends her recitation with a sigh. Helen Piepul Helen Piepul has dark, brown hair And in life has but one care. How can she get a new movie book In which to give a lingering look. Adam Pierz In these sad days of miniature. No protection from that fad is sure. The latest addition would fain bring tears. For we have a miniature boy, Adam Pierz. Edward Pietrusza Edward Pietrusza is both quiet and .iolly. Yet takes no part in any folly. Sitting and thinking all the while A chatterer is not his style. Stanley Piorek With a shrug, a shuffle, a moan, and a sigh. 18 THE TATLER Stanley Piorek to recite does try. He walks to the front of the room with a sheepish air, Reciting to him sure is a care. Henry Pitoniak Henry Pitoniak never wears a tie But in his studies he stands high. He’s often called a human sphinx As he never expresses what he thinks. Howard Plank Why on earth do I have to arise ? Says Howard as he sleepily opens his eyes, Schools weren’t invented for fellows like me But Pve got to get going or Pll be late, you see. Peter Pobat Whiz! the batter missed the ball “Strike,” was the umpire’s call There was the ball in Peter’s mitt. He sure did give the batter a fit. Adam Polek Who is that healthy farmer boy Who is always full of mirth and joy? Why it’s Adam Polek of 8C A future success he will be. Frank Portenski Do you know who’s vice-president of 8B1? When he’s not seen the class has plenty of fun. Then you hear a voice “quiet down” And there stands Frank with such a frown. Chester Przeracki My — oh — my — what a sigh Chester Przeracki of Higgins Junior High. Never a laugh and never a sigh. But when he’s with a girl — My — oh — myl. Kathleen Ouinn Kathleen Quinn with hair so fine and prim. Always wears a bobbv-nin. She always has a comb in hand To keep her hair both spick and span. Stella Rarus Stella is a quiet girl we all do see She tries so hard to keep from her card a D. In English her hand is always in the air Responsive people do get somewhere. Harold Reader Harold Reader likes candy indeed But to his work he pays no heed. The girls, their company he does enjoy And on the whole he’s quite a boy. Hudson Reed A silent boy is Hudson Reed In airplane drawings he takes the lead The literary field should be his aim For as a writer he’ll win great fame. Charles Renna Charles Renna likes to shirk And never attempts to do his work. He sits in his school chair all day Just waiting for the time to pass away. Onofria Resta 0_N— 0— F— R— I— A What a wonderful name to display. We have one great regret A shorter name is hard to get. Ton Reveruzzi Tony Reveruzzi likes to draw. In his work there’s never a flaw. He is always willing to work hard All for the sake of a good card. Clifford Richardson Now, who is that boy so short we see ? Why it’s Clifford Richardson laughing with great glee. In school he works so hard all day Eager for knowledge in every way. Viola Roscoe Viola Roscoe, a very quiet girl Unkind remarks, she does not hurl. Although in class she does not re- spond Of her school, I am sure she is fond. Edmund Rossi Hum! Hum! busy as a bee. Studying civics and geography. Edmund’s countenance bears a frown When his neighbors start to clown. Lena Rossi Lena Rossi of 8B2 Isn’t satisfied with nothing to do She always sits in the second seat A certain boy she is sure to greet. A. D. HIGGINS JUNI OR HIGH SCHOOL 19 Italy Ruggiero Who is this boy so clean and neat As a gentleman he can’t be beat ? Why, Ruggiero is this lad’s name To play square is his aim. Leonard Ruggiero Who is that boy so tall and neat? It’s Leonard Ruggiero always in his seat. He is very polite a we all see, In the graduating class he is sure to be. Serafina Ruggiero Serafina has long, black hair And also a complexion fair She knows her time and place. I’ll say For in school she is never caught at play. Stella Salva Stella Salva is a quiet girl. In her hair is not a curl. In her French class she is very bright. To get one hundred is her delight. Mary Santanelli A girl of 8B1 whom I think you should know Because she loves arithmetic and geography so. Mary Santanelli I believe is her name. Not to give her credit would be such a shame. Viola Santanelli Viola Santanelli a gay little lass. Is always shouting in our class. Dark hair with little curls, Viola is popular with the girls. Rose Schianca Rose Schianca, whom we all know She dresses neat and looks just so. In gym she’s always an active mem- ber. Rose Schianca, she’s one we’ll remem- ber. Carmela Secondo Carmelo Secondo, why who is she ? None other but a girl so full of glee. She studies her lessons without any fuss And sails away at 3.30 on the school bus. Annie Settera Annie Settera, Viola’s friend With all vigor to her lessons does tend She comes to school promptly each day. No tardy marks does she display. Madeline Sherman Madeline Sherman, a bright young lass, Is one of the girls of the 8C class. She is neat and dresses just so. Many nice things about her we know. Ruth Snow Ruth comes to school each day And never has many words to say. Each morning she arrives on the bus. We’re glad to have Ruth with us. Josephine Somceski Josephine is always cheerful and gay And never has a word to say, She always looks upon the bright side of life And is ready to help those in strife. Victoria Stavinska Victoria is a decided brunette, While in school she seems to fret. Maybe she wishes she were a blonde For of light hair I’ve heard she’s fond. Frank Steward Now Frank is not half bad. In fact he’s a very good lad. In oral English the tales he does relate Sure are interesting and up-to-date. Bally Szczygiel Bally Szczygiel of 8B2 Is a scout loyal and true. In arithmetic he is fine For that subject is right in his line. Mildred Taylor Mildred is a small but ouiet girl, A baseball she does know to hurl. Arithmetic is her best subject; it’s a fact. But to be impartial she has too much tact. William Testoni William Testoni, a small boy is he. Yet his brain is as big as can be. All day he tries very hard to learn And some day a good wage he will earn. 20 THE TATLER William Tippett William Tippett is a nne lad, But likes to get the teachers mad, And when they look his way, hiis thoughts are always far away. Clare Tkacz Clare Tkacz, the yard man’s son. His father keeps him on the run. In baseball he seldom misses a hit But out in the field the ball escapes his mitt. Eleanor Tokarczyk Eleanor T, we’ll call her for short, She’s big and husky, the buxom sort. Like so many others, recess is her favorite subject, too. And talking to Josephine A — well, we’ll leave that to you. Elizabeth Tower Elizabeth Towner, who is a brunette None of the boys does she like, I’ll bet. You’ll find her often studying away Preparing her lessons for the next day. Steffie Typrowicz Steffie, a fine young lass. Is not too slow and not too fast. When she is in school all day She never has a thing to say. Carmela Vella Now, Carmela Vella is next in line. As a girl she’s quite fine. She’s often seen but seldom heard Unless asked to give a needed wmrd. Joseph Vella Did you ever see a boy like him Who could play so well on the violin ? For in the orchestra Joseph plays And in music always gets the A’s. Amelia Wasowicz Who’s that walking thru the hall. So graceful and not too tall ? Why it’s Amelia Wasowicz, the pretty belle. One look at her hair and you can tell. Arthur White There is a boy named Arthur White, To write a jingle is his delight. His work is not in vain. For high honors he will gain. Helen Wojnar Helen is quite a popular lass. And was recently chosen Secretary of her class. She may be termed a brunette, A duplicate of her is hard to get. Mary Wojnar A petite person in our class Is Mary Wojnar, a fair lass. She is our Librarian as you all know. And if you do wrong — out you’ll go. Anna Yakubus Anna Yakubus, is a quiet lass. In all her tests she tries to pass. If the work is hard, she doesn’t fret. But tries her best a good example to set. Sophie Yurevich Who’s that girl that loves to flirt? Why it’s Sophie Yurevich, w’ho never feels hurt. She puts on powder that can be seen a mile. And combs her hair the latest style. Stella Zaleski Stella so very tall and thin. Has light, straight hair and a pointed chin, A business school is her next step To become an office girl with lots of pep. Mary Zebrowski Mary Zebrowski, an attractive maid Does not need anyone’s aid For her looks are exceedingly fair And her costumes she chooses with care. Genevieve Ziemian Genevieve Ziemian although she is sm.all Knows her subjects one and all. Never in class does she fool And always helps out after school. A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1931, being of sound judgment, do hereby in taking leave of the Alvin D. Higgins School, bequeath all our worldly possessions to our heirs, making all former wills and testaments null and void. It is our wish that the Class of 1932 be the executrix of this, our Last Will and Testament. Itevi 1. We, the graduating class of 1931, leave our greatest respect and admiration to our Superintendent, Mr. Parkman; and our Principal, Miss Clancy. Item 2. We leave our appreciation to our successors, the class of ’32, for the friendship and cooperation they have shown in various school activi- ties. Item 3. We leave to all we ll-be- haved pupils of the eighth grade, the privilege of taking books from the school library. tern A. We leave to all future classes, the privilege of watching the growth of the tree which was planted on Arbor Day. Item 5. We leave to next year’s 8B1 class the set of new encyclope- dias. Item 6. The Student Council leave all its new business to be discussed by the next session. Item 7. We leave to Miss Love, our gratitude for her teachings in health and happiness. Item 8. We leave to Miss Gager the choice recipes of the Boy’s Cook- ing Club. Item 9. We leave to Mr. August, the truant officer, a copy of “Get Your Man”. Item 10. We leave to next year’s conduct monitors, a conscience and a sense of duty that they may take their duties a little more seriously. Item 11. To Gilbert Tr udeau, we leave the ability of Cornelius Laino in building aeroplanes. “Happy Land- ings!” Item 12. We leave to the future Class Poet, William Devine’s poetic ability. Item 13. Frank Borys leaves his athletic ability to Stanley Karcz. Item IJ . To Ruth Thompson and Mary Siemonoko, we leave roller skates to save shoe leather in going from room to room. Item 15. We leave our beloved school with grief, hoping that all other classes will find it as enjoyable as we have. In witness whereof, we do hereby set our hands and seals, this twenty- fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. Signed: Miss Nora E. Clancy Witnesses: Rose Kolodriez, Rita Fay. CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest Girl Helen Wojnar Handsomest Boy Edward Jarose Vainest Girl Mildred Taylor Vainest Boy Leon Kupek Most Popular Girl Mildred Taylor Most Popular Boy Leon Kupek Smartest Girl Genevieve Ziemian Smartest Boy Edmund Rossi Quietest Girl Barbara Mallard Quietest Boy Francis Cygan Most Talkative Girl Josephine Ankiewicz Most Talkative Boy Enrico Guala Class Artist James Apostle Class Poet William Devine Class Athlete Frank Borys Class Pet Mary Wojnar Class Sheik Edward Jarose Wittiest Girl Victoria Muzyka Wittiest Boy Joseph Arietti PRIZES Again, as is the custom, we an- nounce that there are to be several prizes, due to the generosity and to the kindness of the following individ- uals and organizations. The Higgins prize of twenty-five dollars is to be awarded to the two pupils attaining the highest rating in their Junior High School work. The Woman’s Club will give two prizes of five dollars each to the pupils ranking the highest in Mathe- matics and English. 22 THE TATLER A prize of five dollars is to be pre- sented by the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution to the pupil whose essay on “Some Lessons the Two Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary Has Taught Me,” is judged the best. To the pupil who has shown the greatest improvement in his work, a prize of two dollars and fifty cents will be presented by Miss Clancy. LIST OF GRADUATING CLASS — Highest Honor Pupil — High Honor Pupil — Honor Pupils Alaimo, Benjamin Joseph Alaimo, Matthew Charles Albano, Amelia M. Aloisa, Pauline Mary Ankiewicz, Josephine Frances Anzaiotti, Frank Joseph Apostle, James Arietti, Joseph Attardi, Frances D. Baj, Clementine Barbara Bajek, Andrew Edward Baronian, Marguerite A. Bednarski, Edv ard Bezak, Anna S. Bigos, Celia Catherine Bocchino, Raymond W. Bonk, Stella Rose Borys, Frank Teddy Borys, Walter Andrew Brainard, Elizabeth Bridge Buczkowski, Joseph Stanley Calcasola, Charles Tony Cardone, Andrew P. Casinghino, Ennco F. Charette, Margaret T. Chmura, Amelia V. Colton, Helen L. Comrie, Donald Methven Crane, Robert J. Cygan, Anna H. Cygan, Francis E. Czech, Stella J. De Caro, Emma A. DeForge, Rose A. Delao, Anthony Joseph Dell ’Aquila, Nicholas Joseph Devine, William Henry Di Sciacca, Lena M. Drost, Caroline A. Dubiel, Karol Stanley Emanuele, Constance Immaculata Falzone, Charles Francis Fay, Rita Anna Feranzoviz, Mary Elizabeth Fiori, Joseph A. Gaetani, Carmelina A. Ghabour. Hazel Elizabeth Gizara, Fred Edward Gracewski, Alexander Henry Gracewski, Stephen S. Greaves, Plarry Grimaldi, Josephine I. Guala, Enrico John Haber, Emil A. Harris, Horace Henry, Bernice Dorothea Holt, Carl L. Holt, Donald ' H. Jarose, Edward A. Jedziniak, Andrew Jedziniak, Leon Stanley Johnson, Irvin Thomas Kazmierski, Franksly Stephen King, Pearl E. Klaus, Adela E. Kolodriez, Rose Amelia Kupeck, Leon Albert Kupeck, Stanley LaGrange, Mildred C. Laino, Cornelius J. Lebeshevsky, Kenneth Lees, Olive Harriet Legienza, Frieda D. Liucci, James Joseph Longmore, Gertrude F. MacCracken, Margaret May Mallard, Barbara Jean Manning, Rita May Marino, Frances McIntosh, Robert E. Mendrala, Edward J. Mika, Helen Sally Miodowski, Helen Katherine Mirabile, James David Misuraca, Angelo J. Moodv Clarence Ernest Morrill, Marion Muzyka, Victoria Louise Norian, Henry Karop Ncsal, Nora Nowak, Stella Sophie O’Brien. Josenh F. Oliver, Fremont Pacyna, Genu Palillo, Lillian Theresa [Continued on ‘Page 28J A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 23 AIRCRAFT CLUB President Vice-President. CLASS OFFICERS— 1931 ....Leon A. Kupeck Secretary.... Mildred E. Taylor Treasurer.... ....Helen S. Wojnar Edward A. Jarose 24 THE TATLER NICKNAMES AND HOBBIES NAME NICKNAME HOBBY Alaimo, Benjamin Benny Bicycle riding Alaimo, Matthew Matty Wrestling Albano, Amelia Min Dancing Aloisa, Pauline Paulie Laughing Ankiewicz, Josephine Josie Talking Anzalotti, Frank Hert Baseball Apostle, James Shimmy Airplanes Arietti, Joseph Pop Fooling Attardi, Frances Franciei Piano Baj, Clementine Clem Reading Bajek, Andrew Andy Hockey Baroni an, Marguerite Margy Tennis Bednarski, Edward Farmer Marbles Bezak, Anna Goldie Hiking Bigos, Celia Peanut Dancing Bocchino, Raymond Polak Sports Bonk, Stella Starlight Baseball Borys, Frank Fling Baseball Borys, Walter Tricky Football Brainard, Elizabeth Betty Flowers Buczkowski, Joseph Farmer Horses Calcasola, Charles Charlie Violin playing Cardone, Andrew Andy Hunting Casinghino, Enrico Rico Track Charette, Margaret Curly Acting Chmura, Amelia Millie Drawing Colton, Helen Coltie Dreaming Comrie, Donald Don Music Crane, Robert Bob Golf Cygan, Anna Annie Basketball Cygan, Francis Cy Reading Czech, Stella Stell Walking DeCaro, Emma Emmy Sports DeForge, Rose Rosie Dancing Delao, Anthony Nellie Clerking DelPAquila, Nicholas Nicky Football Devine, William Bill Writing poetry DiSciacca, Lena Lena Baseball Drost, Caroline Dixie Fooling Dubiel, Karol Dubie Reading Emanuele, Constance Constantinople Helping teachers Falzone, Charles Chick Reading Fay, Rita Fita Reading Feranzoviz, Mary Franzie Sewing Fiore, Joseph Angel Forgetting Gaetani, Carmelina Carmie Reading Ghabour, Hazel Johnnie Sports Gizara, Fred Freddie Detective stories Gracewski, Alexander Peanuts Laughing Gracewski, Stephen Stevie Baseball Greaves, Harry Sheik Traffic work Grimaldi, Josephine Josie Sewing Guala, Enrico Yanya Fooling A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25 NICKNAMES AND HOBBIES— (Continued) NAME NICKNAME HOBBY Haber, Emil Oswald Baseball Harris, Horace A1 Golf Henry, Bernice Bernie Sports Holt, Carl Bashful Dreaming Holt, Donald Blondie Bicycling Jarose, Edward Cubby Airplanes Jedziniak, Andrew Lefty Baseball Jedziniak, Leon Jed Wasting time Johnson, Irvin Pee wee « Playing Saxophone Kazmierski, Franksly Vance Swimming King, Pearl Princess Pat Movies Klaus, Adela Mickey Skating Kolodriez, Rose Rosie Drawing Kupeck, Leon Kupie Sports Kupeck, Stanley Whitey Sports LaGrange, Mildred Min Taking names Laino, Cornelius Jack Airplanes Lebeshevsky, Kenneth Candy Debating Lees, Olive 01 Giving orders Legienza, Frieda Free Bakery Liucci, James Frog Bowling Longmore, Gertrude Gertie Telling jokes MacCracken, Margaret Maggie Worrying Mallard, Barbara Bob Sports Manning, Rita Jerry Tennis Marino, Frances Fran Washing boards McIntosh, Robert Bobby Giggling Mendrala, Edward Mendy Baseball Mika, Helen Ellen Reading Miodowski, Helen Helene Marcelling Mirabile, James Jimmxie Sports Misuraca, Angelo Ange Arithmetic Moody, Clarence Moody Airplanes Morrill, Marion May Studying Mi ' .zyka, Victoria Vickie Giggling Norian, Henry Henney Getting ads Nosal, Nora Nosal Talking Nowak, Stella Stell Studying O’Brien, Joseph Jo ' Fishing Oliver, Fremont Monty Baseball Pacyna, Genu Geny Fishing Palillo, Lillian Lilly Sewing Parvelac, Stella Stell Peddling milk Pawelcik, Bernice Blondy Working on Farm Pease, Carrie Peasie Sports Pellaio, Alice A1 Writing Pepek, Edward Peps Aviation Petrakis, Sophie Soe Reading Piepul, Helen Zelma Movies Pierz, Adam Pisda Marbles Pictrusza, Edward Pied Violin Piorek, Stanley Poorky History Pitoniak, Henry Pontiac Delivering telegrams 26 THE TATLER NICKNAMES AND HOBBIES— (Continued) NAME - NICKNAME HOBBY Plank, Howard Sleepy Fishing Pobat, Peter Pete Baseball Polek, Adam Mr. President Farming Portenski, Frank Lindy Aviation Przeracki, Chester Chet Clerking Quinn, Kathleen Rarus, Stella W inky Stell ® y pooling Housekeeping • Reader, Harold Greeko Kittens Reed, Hudson Spud r Zoology Renna, Charles Beans Baseball Resta, Onofria Nuff Rever Reading Reveruzzi, Anthony Wrestling Richardson, Clifford Cliff Trapping Roscoe, Viola Vi Tennis Rossi, Edmund Eddie ; Sailing Rossi, Lena Jerry Talking Ruggiero, Italy Curly Cornet Ruggiero, Leonard Hobo Fishing Ruggiero, Serafina Sally Being quiet Salva, Stella Stell Basketball Santanelli, Mary Meg Reading Santanelli, Viola Joan Movies Schianca, Rose Skee Piano Secondo, Carmela Carmie Tennis Settera, Annie Anne Tennis Sherman, Madeline Mad Notebooks SomcesM, Josephine Josie Beauty shops Snow, Ruth Kid Scolding boys Stavinska, Victoria Vickie ! Studying Steward, Frank Stutz Caddying Szczygiel, Bally Baldy Reading Taylor, Mildred Min Dancing Testoni, William Tippett, William Shrimp Skating Bill Airplanes Tkacz, Clare Koskie Hunting Tokarczyk, Eleanor Tuckie Flirting Tower, Elizabeth Betty Sports Typrowicz, Steffie Connie Sewing Vella, Carmela Jerry Singing Vella, Joseph Rudy Violin Wasowicz, Amelia Mellie Swimming White, Arthur Whitey Hunting Wojnar, Helen Helka Secretarial work Wojnar, Mary Sunshine Baseball Yakubus, Anna X ' Annie Basketball Yurevich, Sophie Blondie Making up Zaleski, Stella Blondie Tennis Zebrowski, Mary Blondie Reading Ziemian, Genevieve Jennie Sewing A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 27 BASEBALL TEAM— JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COOKING CLUB 28 THE TATLER L ist of Gra l xates [Continued from ' age 22] Par ' Clac, Stella M. Pawelcik, Bernice M. Pease, Carrie Pellaio, Alice P. Pepek, Edward John Petrakis, Sophie E. Piepul, Helen Pierz, Adam Joseph Pietrusza, Edward Walter Piorek, Stanley John Pitoniak, Henry Francis Plank, Howard S. Pobat, Peter Polek, Adam R. Portenski, Frank Joseph Przeracki, Chester C. Quinn, Kathleen G. Rarus, Stella Mary ' Reader, Harold J. Reed, Earl Hudson ' Renna, Charles Resta, Onofrio John Reveruzzi, Dan Anthony Richardson, Clifford Roscoe, Viola L. Rossi, Edmund M. Rossi, Lena M. Ruggiero, Italy S. Ruggiero, Leonard A. Ruggiero, Serafina Pasqualina Salva, Stella Nell Santanelli, Mary Edith Santanelli, Viola A. Schianca, Rose Helena Secondo, Carmela Mary Settera, Anni e V. Sherman, Madeline Frances Somceski, Josephine Theresa Snow, Ruth Evelyn Stavinska, Victoria Julia Steward, Frank Walter Szczygiel, Bally Steven Taylor, Mildred Eileen Testoni, William A. Tippett, William Henry Tkacz, Clare C. Tokarczyk, Eleanor Helen Tower, Elizabeth Typrowicz, Stelhe Anna Vella, Carmela_ M. Vella, Joseph oames Wasowicz, Amelia Delores White, Arthur R. Wojnar, Helen Stella Wojnar, Mary Catherine Yakubus, Anna Mary Yurevich, Sophie A. Zaleski, Stella Mary Zebrowski, Mary Dorothy Ziemian, Genevieve Anna AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING If It’s Real Ser dce You Want BRING IT HERE Joseph T. Salva Phone 372 34 Elm Street Thompsonville, Conn. O’BRIEN’S DRUG STORE “THE QUALITY STORE” Everything an up-to-date Drug Store should carry, you will find here. Remember the Place 102 Pleasant St. Thompsonville Sporting Goods SPECIALS SPECIAL PARAGON TENNIS RACKET A very popular racket strung with high-grade gut. Reg. Price $6.50 SPECIAL $5.00 SPECIAL GOLF SET With Four Clubs and Bag SPECIAL, $7.50 Tiiompsonville Hardware Co. 112-114 Main St., Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 29 Rent Your Automatic Heater Now ! ONLY $1.50 PER MONTH for Sizes up to 30 Gallons Let us prove to you that continuous Hot Water is well within the reach of your pocketbook. Phone 300 for Particulars The Northern Connecticut Power Company Compliments of We Specialize in Sapsuzian Simmons BREAD AND ROLLS Fresh Daily REAL ESTATE and Lehman’s Bakery INSURANCE SERVICE Shoe Repairing NOT a SLOGAN-but a FACT Neatly Done at Low Prices 88 Main St. New Bank Building JOHN CYGAN THOMPSONVILLE 8 Alden Avenue Thompsonville plea.se patronize our advertisers 30 THE TATLER YOU MUST CONSUME LESS THAN YOU PRODUCE DURING YOUR PRODUCTIVE YEARS The amount you spend for clothes, or amusement, or any- thing else is your own personal affair. Each man or woman has a different idea in regard to what should be classified as necessities, comTorts, or luxuries. HOWEVER, there is one thing certain — if you want to con- tinue enjoying the necessities and some of the comforts and luxuries in the future, then you must spend less than you earn now. THOMPSONVILLE TRUST CO. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Open Saturday Evenings 6.30 to 8.30 BUY GIFTS THAT LAST FOR GRADUATION EXCLUSIVE AGENCY FOR Gruen, Bulova and Westfield Watches A. B. MITCHELL JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST 12 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. LMe Summer Flowers for Your Geirden ! We have a fine assortment of plants of popular annuals, potted and in fine shape for June planting. They will give you a profusion of color and blooms for the late summer if planted now. Brainard Nursery Seed Co. Enfield Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 31 Alphonse Trudeau COMPLIMENTS OF CONFECTIONERY Smttbnm ICittirli CIGARS : ICE CREAM and a full line of Quality Groceries Phone 733 235 Enfield St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF WE AIM TO PLEASE We cater especially to Church affairs, etc. F. J. Leander 115 High St. Thompson ville THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 47 Pleasant St. Thompsonville Radios : Washing Machines Electric Refrigerators Sales and Service WE ALSO FRAME DIPLOMAS P. W. Ziemian Co. 44 Whitv orth Street Telephone 725 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 32 THE TATLER Compliments of Enfield Street Phone 228-2 THOMPSONVILLE N. J. Mirabile SHOES : FURNISHINGS HATS 29 Pearl St. Thompsonville Compliments of Ollfpf a «riU Enfield Street Telephone 737 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Farnsworth=01ivieri AUTHORIZED Sales and Service 199 Enfield Street THOMPSONVILLE Phone 650 Compliments of Compliments of H. FAIMAN R. Ernest Moody Men’s, Ladies’ Children’s PLUMBING — AND — CLOTHING STORE HEATING 84 Main St. Telephone 193-12 Tel. 618-4 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 130 Enfield St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 33 COMPLIMENTS OF New Era Restaurant 5 1 Pleasant Street Thompsonville, Conn. I This Paper was Printed at the 1 OFFICE OF PRINTING I I H. C. Brainaird Society and Com- I I 65 High St. Thomp s onvill e mcrcial Printing of I I High-Grade Work : Prompt Service Clll ktnds. | llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliw Compliments of FLEMING Tailoring Co. Estelle Bldg. Thompsonville Largest Distributors of Pure Foods in Enfield SISITZKTS Public Market Meats Groceries Vegetables Fruits Delicatessen and Fresh Fish 28 Pearl St. Thompsonville Tel. 3 4 COMPLIMENTS OF Enfield Lumber Coal Co. ' - I Phone 21 120 Prospect Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADV ERTISERS 34 THE TATLER Compliments of GE0.S.PHEIPS6C0. AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE Everything for the Farmer SOUTHIERE’S HOME EUNCH Grain and Feed Seeds for Farm and Garden Agricultural Implements Wagons and Harnesses Phone 195-2 68 Main Street THOMPSONVILLE 110 Prospect Street Thompsonville, Connecticut RIGHT NOW ! is the time to investigate the HEIL COMBUSTION OIL BURNER. Do not jump at conclusions regard- ing the cost of oil vs. coal — learn the facts from the Heil Combustion Dealer. A Combustion engineer will appreciate the opportunity of making recom- mendations covering a Heil Combustion Oil Burner installation in your heating system. This does not place you under any obligation whatsoever . . Call . . THE LEETE COMPANY 74 Main Street Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 35 KELVINATORS MAJESTIC REFRIGERATORS RADIO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Dempsey Leary, Inc. 92-104 MAIN STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. Compliments of G. H. Cunningham FURNISHINGS SHOES ; HOSIERY THOMPSONVILLE - - CONN. 1 gT ) 1 Ifl® 5.IL ©QPOILIBiDKKS Thompsonville Lumber Corp. 92 Prospect Street Phone 131 Everything for the Builder Compliments of LARABEE’S Barber Shop 38 Pearl St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 36 THE TATLER Jfranhlin tTbeatrc THE HOME OF The BestTalking Pictures Equipped with Western Electric Talldng Machine On TiieMlay, June 33 “REACHING FOR THE MOON” Featuring Doug. Fairbanks and Bebe Daniels Pleasant U Itiompsonville, Conn. P. J. ROGERS MONUMENTS Tel. 270 THOMPSONVILLE Enfield Street MYLEK’S BAKERY HOME-MADE BREAD A SPECIALTY Also a full line of CHOICE BAKER’S GOODS 71 Church Street THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Telephone 877 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOU PLEASE PATRONIZE OUB ADVEBTISEB3 More Than Thirty Thousand Students have trained at Morse College during the seventy-one years of its service or since it was founded in Hartford by Bryant and Stratton in 1860. 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