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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 1 Taylor and Jennie Albano, Beauty Culture ’ “Goodson and Mientns, First Aid Rooms,” and “The Bar ' bara Chapin Book Store.” Helen Crosson announced that my train would leave in five minutes on track 4 so I de- cided I’d better leave the shops and take my train. The conductor was no other than John Grippo. When the train reached Hartford, a newsboy came through with papers. It had been so long since Fd seen a Hartford paper, I bought one. It seemed as if the names of my class- mates popped out on every page. In the advertising section, I read High Grade Milk, Korona ' s Dairy; Violin Lessons, Professor Charles DesG ' o; Expert dressmakers, Nancy Alaimo and Rose Casarella ; Efficient and Ac- curate Service, Helen Baltronis, Mary Bellico, Winifred Ludivin, Helen Rambeisa, Public Stenographers; Re- modeling your House? See Scavotto Sisters, Interior Decorators; For Sale, Bird Houses — Curtis Basker- ville; Is your golf game up to par? See Joseph Klimek; Elocution Les- sons, Mademoiselle Sisitzky. I turned to the editorial page and started reading one of the new book reviews. “Your Garden and You” by Helen Narewski. The review was signed by Waltella Lezone. Glancing through the news, I noted that Lois King had won much praise for her work as a Girl Scout Leader. That Mary Petraska had just opened a Day Nursery and had as her head nurse Ernita Morse and her assistant was Marion Quick. In charge of the office was Josephine Misuraca, Eugenia Vella, and Flora Henry. Evelyn Dixon had just returned from a piano concert tour and her man- ager, Jeannette Smith was anxious to receive other engagements. A recital was to be given by the pupils of the Alaimo Sisters Music Studio. “Thompsonville, Thompsonville ! ” called the conductor. I collected my things and made ready to leave the train. As I was leaving it, I ran ? cross Josevhine Hias, Bessie Szuflat, Jennie Vasilocosta, Jennie Kawa, and Josephine Vella returning from the office of Travelers Insurance Co. where they had worked diligently all day. Samuel Zirolli, they told me owned a pool room. I decided to walk up to the hotel in hopes that Fd see a few more friends. Along the way, I read ' ‘Esther Fai- man’s Specialty Shop,” “Miller ' s Famous Doughnuts,” “James Gurreri, High Grade Shoes;” “Evelyn Wilson ' s Dress Shop.” At the hotel I was greeted by Mary Ann Caramazza, clerk at the desk and was shown to my room by Ella Amato. After dinner, I went over to the re- union, curious to know what the sur- prises were which had been spoken of. I met Evelyn Rachwalski, Joseph- ine Roczniak, Gladys Most, and Vinci Alaimo who informed me that they had chosen the teaching profession. Later, I met Ruth Ganner who had become a librarian, Martina Marmac- cio who was running her own print- ing ofnce and Carmella Caramazza who was secretary. She told me that Esther Bellomo was a saleslady in a large department store in Springfield and F ' ances Olechney had become a dancing teacher. When we were all gathered in the assembly. President Joseph Pepek called the meeting to order. Stella Dusza read the last secretary’s re- port. Lois King welcomed the class back and Stanley Swiattowski, a suc- cessful business man, announced that his report was the surprise. The lights were put out, the curtains parted, and showed a moving picture screen. When the pictures were flashed on the screen, we all did get a pleasant surprise. It was the film taken v ay back in 1932 of the Arbor Day parade. As each person came along, Stanley told from the informa- tion gathered by various classmates, the report which you have just read. I left the auditorium that night, fully convinced that the class of 1932 had certainly defeated “Old Man Depres- sion” and had found the corner around which “Prosperity had been hiding!”

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10 THE TATLER court to order while the jury is filing in. Among them, I found Frank Krupczak, real estate agent; Milton Piejnil, second hand dealer; Chester Ledygowski, police officer; Jennie Senio, teacher; Fred Ingraham, claim agent; Susie Albano, nurse, and Mary Brutto, telephone operator. The culprit called to justice was to my horror Irene Henderson, proprietor of the Jensen Tea Room charged with speeding by officer Edwin Barszcz. I hope the judge will be lenient. •‘Hold it professor, what does that sign say?” “One mile to Howa ' d Ed- gar ' s Super-Horse Radish Farm.” I approached the farm and saw huge Ragion derricks lifting ten ton rad- ishes into trucks owned by Snyder Trucking Co. A smiling young man, Henry Mangerian by name, is direct- ing the work. Where next will I see my classmates? A beautiful ship comes in view, “The Flying Dutchman” built by the Szczepanek and Scavotto shipbuilders and captained by Ff ' ank Sypek. The ship is carrying Joseph Olko, Melvin Purdy, Paul Resta, and Roy Burns headed for big game hunting in Africa. In the galley of the ship is Walter Fountaine and Max Tomaszek chief cooks. Working as hard as ever, are Michael Talnak and Tony Por- cello, mechanics in charge of the en- gine room. Here is the radio room where a uniformed young man sits with a pair of ear phones over his head. A sign on the wall reads, “Ra- dio operator, Edwin Goncher, assist- ant John Santanella.” He is reading the latest book, “How to Grow Tall,” by Louis Franciamore, and at his side is a box of Klehosky Cigars. At last a circus. The telescope isn’t half bad. I always did like circuses and a three ring one at that. In the first ring, there are fancy divers. They are Josephine Santanella and Evangeline Casiello. In the middle ring the world’s best toe dancers, Muriel Bostick and Grace Lamana. And in the third ring is Stanley Novak and Steven Narewski with their famous trained white mice. The telescope now turns to the small town of Silverberg. There in a small cottage, we met Josephine Jedziniak keeping the home fires burning. Along the street, I noticed these signs, Joseph Alaimo, meat market and find Michael Bruno his butcher and Gertrude Lawton his cashier. Teddy Dynia, stamp collec- tor and Josephine Kurley his secre- tary. And now to Greenwich Village. Artists, artist models, and more art- ists. Working on a beautiful picture I see F7 ' ank S try char z, in another section, I see Samuel Attardi and Paul Mangini. Still farther, I see Alice Gamache. Posing for advertis- ing, I recognized LUly Vella and Stella Zator. “Now the Demonstration is com- pleted,” said the professor, and I looked at my watch and found that I had been in the laboratory four hours but I decided that it was well spent for I had all the information I needed. I went back to my hotel and began preparing for my trip to Thompson- ville anxious, once I’d started, to find out what all my classmates had done or were doing. I left word with Stella Ziemian, clerk in the hotel, to call me early the next morning. Strange to say, no call was needed, I was awake an hour before I should have been. Excitement was getting the best of my good sense. I rushed from the hotel and hailed a taxi, driven by Stanley Doyker and arrived at the station 40 minutes before the train arrived. I didn’t mind, as it was the first tim.e I had the opportu- nity to look around the new Grand Central Station, managed entirely by women. To mv utter amazement I found Mary Siernonoko and Eleanor Davis ticket agents. Chnstine War- ren, manager of the magazine coun- ter. Frances Antinore in charge of the soda and candy counter, ably as- sisted by Statia Ligenza, Antonia Bajek, and Alfonsa Piotrowski. Writ- ing out the train schedule was Lillian Romano. The telephone booth was in charge of Amelia Vitale, Elizabeth Polek, and Mary Trapanese and the information booth ably taken care of by Josephine Giaccone, Evangeline Raissi, and Angelina Grosso. I found that I could really have spent several hours going around the various little shops in the station, but, I just vis- ited the ones whose names attracted my attention such as “Ajigelica Sis- ters, Exclusive Dress Shop,” ' Evelyn

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12 THE TATLER CLASS JINGLES Catherine Alaimo Catherine Alaimo whose father keeps provisions, Is very wise in her decisions. In 8BI we find her seat, And her desk is always neat. Mary Alaimo Mary Alaimo outside of school. Practices upon her piano stool. A great musician she may be. For she shows ability. Joseph Alaimo Who’s that boy sweeping the floor? Why it’s Joe Alaimo in his father’s store; Behind the counter chopping meat Or on the truck his friends he’ll greet. Nancy Alaimo Nancy Alaimo is a studious girl. Her straight hair has never a curl. In her notebooks she gets A, And has not been absent a single day. Vinci Alaimo Vinci the voice of the world around With her oratory powers covers ground. She’ll argue for this and then you’re to blame Speeches and Vinci are one and the same. Jennie Albano Jennie Albano who has very much to say. Doesn’t always do it in the proper way. She is very talkative in her own home room. But in English class she uses who for whom. Susie Albano Who’s that girl of 8B2 Who always has something to do? Why, it’s Susie as we all know. When school’s dismissed she says “Let’s go!” Ella Amato Ella is pleasant and Ella is fine. Ella is always and forever on time. She is playful but studious and always neat. If you know our Ella you know a treat. Angelina Angelica Our Angelina is the teacher’s pearl. She has very red cheeks but n’er a curl. She comes to school ahead of time So all her work wdll be done by nine. Vincetta Angelica Of our dressmaker we are proud. Miss Gager sings her praises loud. Her work shows style and neatness, too; Like her we find but very few. Frances Antinore Frances Antimore is a jolly girl. Her dark hair has many a curl; The teacher’s notes she takes around. And in her work to improve she is bound. Sam Attardi With a clip and a clap, and a bing, bang, boom. It’s little Sam Attardi entering the room! He makes so much noise with his feet. It sounds like a horse out in the street. Antonia Bajek Antonia Bajek has light, red hair Which we observe she brushes with care. We know that for candy she is keen, And down at Grant’s store she is often seen. Helen Baltronis Helen always hears the trains w hiz by And sees all the “Kingfishers” in the sky. The reason for this as most everyone knows, Is because by her door the Connecticut River flows. Joseph Bania Joseph Bania is quiet and nice Before he speaks, he first thinks twice. A very fine character he does conceal. We wish these secrets he would reveal. Edwin Barszcz Edwin Barszcz is a lazy boy, And often others he does annoy; Just sits in his seat all day, Never likes to work, but loves to play.