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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1943 volume:

XLhc Hatler Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School , Thompsonville , Connecticut Vol. XXL No. 2 June, 1943 Superintendent Karl D. Lee Supervisor of Music Walter Russell J. Therese Twomey B. Elizabeth White Alice R. Woods Eileen V. Smith Marie C. Shea Mary E. Browne THE FACULTY Principal Ernest K. White School Nurse Augustine Fisher Teachers Katherine C. McGinity M. Winifred Stewart Mary F. Clancy Catherine Alaimo C. Gertrude Flannery Mrs. Martha Adams Vice-Principal Mary E. Browne Supervisor of Drawing Arlene Kerr Borck Margaret K. Miller Lena M. Angelica Esther H. Smyth Genevieve Delaney Alice Norian Marie Hines Harriet E. Ryan John P. Whalen John Zawada Janitors Edward Colson TATLER OFFICERS, 1942-1943 Editor-in-Chief Adela Skipton Assistant Editor-in-Chief Agatha Arnone Literary Editor. Joyce Dineen Humor Editor Marilyn Creelman Business Managers Helen Tuomala, June Niemiec Advertising Staff — Helen Barszcz, Marie O’Brien, Robert Harrison, Philip Pare, Charles Graham, Francis Robinson. Copyists — Ruth Maylott, Dorothy Allen, Shirley Raissi, Jennie Porcella, Wanda Bednarski, Charles Dedonis. J. Therese Twomey Tatler Advisors B. Elizabeth White Marie C. Shea B! C CsjCsjCsjCsjfejCsjC e CsjC C CsjCsjC C C fe t C cjC CajCs CsjCajC CsjCsjCsjCajCs C CsjCsjC CsjCsjC CsjCsjC C C CsjCsjCsjC C CsjC CajesjC CsjC C C C C s 4 ! I £ $ A. D. Higgins Junior High School § ' Enfield (Sarbens Cut Flowers : Floral Designs Potted Plants ATTRACTIVE BOUQUETS AND CORSAGES Are Our Specialty FLOWERS TELEGRAPHED ANYWHERE Telephone 4680 Enfield, Conn. ffilaaa of B-ffl President — Jerry Sullivan Vice-President — Matthew Pliszka Secretary — Marian Lucas ZYCH’S RESTAURANT B. C. 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TRUCKS for Household Uses Sales and Service Tydol Gas — Veedol Oil HARRY S REID, Inc. Complete Lubrication Service Pasteurized and Raw MILK and CREAM Dial 4848 Enfield Street PHONES: Plant, 4353 House, 4600 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 904 Enfield St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS sjCsjC fejC fejC CsjC fej jfejfejCsjC C C C C C C CsjCsjC CsjCsjC CsjC C C C CsjC C C CsjC C fejCsjC Cs CsjC CsjC C C CsjCajC CsjCs C C CsjC A. D. Higgins Junior High School i’tuiumt (Emtttnl Pres. — Jennie Porcello Vice-Pres. — George Mumblo Secretary- -Marian Lucas EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE Jennie Porcello Mary Di Maria Helen Barszcz Sophie Bonk Ruth Maylott Margaret Bruno Joseph Cimino Sally Vella Joseph Cerrato Herbert Quick Helen Kubic Margaret Johnson Jerry Sullivan Leo Cammilleri Matthew Pliszka Gordon Frew Marian Lucas Rodney Lee George Mumblo Frank Secondo Frank Scalia Thomas Riley Evelyn Zirolli Patsy D’Amato P. B. 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Higgins Junior High School , Thompsonville, Connecticut Qllaas (Class |lnm Hail, Higgins Junior High (Adapted from Hail, Pennsylvania) Hail, Higgins Junior High! Steadfast and strong; To thee with loyal hearts, we sing this song, Swelling to heaven high, our many praises ring; Hail Higgins Junior High, to thee we sing. Hail, Higgins Junior High! Guide of our youth; Lead thou thy children on to light and truth ; Ne’er can thy spirit die, nor thy walls decay, Hail, Higgins Junior High, for thee we pray. ffllaaa iSfiatonf I T seems that time has passed only too quickly since entering Junior High. It becomes our privilege but sad duty to write this Class History. It was a never-to-be-forgotten year, full of school activities. It was also a tragic year due to the war and naturally we of A. D. Higgins Junior High have tried to do our share to help in this all out war effort. What we are about to relate will go down as one of the most active and eventful years of A. D. Higgins Junior High. September classes started with a bang, and various clubs were immediately or- ganized. As in the past, one of the first duties was to organize a Student Gov- ernment to meet each month with Mr. White and discuss activities and prob- lems. This chosen group is known as a Student Council. The annual magazine drive was con- ducted with great success. The Blue Team won in its contest with the Red Team. The leading salesman was Robert Harrison. Prizes were distributed to the The A. D. Higgins Junior High will soon be in our past, We are leaving friends and teachers dear, the time has gone by fast. We’ve studied hard and learned a lot to please our Mr. White, But now the term is over and our hearts are gripped so tight. We know that progress is our lot, to gain it we must move, We act so brave, our fears are great and that’s not hard to prove. But hand in hand we march along to seek another school, Where we’ll work and play and study hard, and apply the golden rule. Helen Barszcz, 8A salesmen at a school assembly. Miss J. Therese Twomey was in charge of the Blue Team and Miss Alice Woods di- rected the Red Team. Miss Mary Browne organized the Glee Club as soon as school started and dur- ing the year we sang at several public gatherings. Another important organization was the Defense Club which was directed by Miss Eileen V. Smith. This club was very active and had accomplished a great deal during the year of 1943. Other clubs were the Girl Reserves and Latin Club. At long last we received our first re- port cards of the school season. There were many beaming faces and some long ones. That was only for a short while, because the Hallowe’en Dance was next on the program, and needless to say, every one had a grand time. In December each room had a Christ- mas Party. We played games, had ice cream, cake and soda for refreshments. In the midst of excitement and holiday joy we each received our gifts. Happily we went home to enjoy our Christmas vacation. 1943 — The New Year arrived. With new resolutions, new hopes, and renewed vigor we pitched right in to hard work. One of the first things we did when we came back to school was to choose a The Tatler new Student Council and elect officers for the 1943 Graduating Class who are President, John Fleming; Vice-President, Francis Robinson; Secretary, Dorothy Allen. February brought Valentine’s Day and each class made attractive boxes, in which to drop our cards. The boxes were jammed full with a variety of cards. What fun we had reading one another’s cards filled with inspiring love. We saw our first rationing of the war which brought changes to our schools. Our teachers were busy and of necessity we had a few days oif to accommodate both teachers and our townspeople. I think this year will go down in his- tory as the coldest winter for years. Even some of the old timers don’t re- member such a cold snap. Due to fuel shortage and extreme cold, one day, we were forced to go to the auditorium and dance to keep warm. Other schools were closed during the coldest days. Our class colors being Red, White, and Blue are right and fitting to the times. I think, we, as a whole, of A. D. Higgins Junior High have done our patriotic duty in helping in this war effort. We led in the purchase of War Bonds and Stamps and during the month of April we par- ticipated in the Second War Loan Drive. A Minuteman Flag was presented to our school as a result of 90 per cent of the pupils in the school purchasing War Bonds and Stamps. We also collected scrap, silk stockings, and fats for explo- sives. Four plays were presented during the year which were all inspiring. They are as follows: “Book Week” directed by Miss Marie C. Shea. “For Want of a Nail” and “You Can Count On Us” directed by Miss B. Eliza- beth White. “A D ay in a Roman School” directed by Miss Mary F. Clancy. “Jefferson Lives Today” directed by Miss Winifred M. Stewart. It has been the custom every year to present a gift to the school from the Graduating Class. This year, however, we have left money to the school, in order that they might buy pictures to help redecorate the rooms. Our saddest event during the year of 1943 was the death of Miss Anna M. Sullivan whom we mourn deeply. Miss Augustine C. Fisher was substituting for her as nurse and now has become our regular nurse, whom we have learned to love devotedly. During April we had a busy time. Dis- cussions started about Graduation and our class pictures were taken. After Easter vacation we had to fill out cards stating what course we were expecting to take in High School. That was the busi- est time of the year in preparation for Graduation. Everyone was on pins and needles and rushing around trying to have things done. All the work had to be done, in order to have the Tatler printed. Miss Eileen V. Smith had her annual Fashion Show featuring made-over gar- ments by her sewing classes. We held our Graduation Dance in the auditorium which was quite a gala event, the girls in their hues of rainbow colors and the boys quite proper in their suits. Instead of a picnic or a trip we had a banquet at the Mountain Laurel. The food was delightful and no one worried about ration books. Then came Graduation Day and more excitement. The contrast was striking on the stage, the girls all in white and boys in their dark suits, all with serious faces as they were each handed their diploma. Our hearts were filled with joy on receiving this parting gift, but we felt downhearted at parting with the teach- ers and our classmates. Yet all things must progress, and so must we, as we go on to Enfield High to continue the good work taught us by the A. D. Hig- gins Junior High. We thank Mr. White and the teachers of the A. D. Higgins School who have given to us their guidance and under- standing in preparing us for the future. And now with the deepest regrets in our hearts we say farewell to our dearly beloved Alma Mater. Helen Kubic, Frances Ambrosini, Class Historians. Class tattstirs Prettiest Girl Barbara Reinhardt Handsomest Boy George Mumblo Vainest Girl Marie O’Brien Vainest Boy George Mumblo Most Popular Girl Micheline Scavatto Most Popular Boy Francis Robinson Quietest Girl Shirley Piper Quietest Boy Stanley Siminoko Most Talkative Girl Mary Radosti Most Talkative Boy Clare Warzyski Class Artist Helen Kubic Class Athlete Matthew Pliszka Class Pet Frances Ambrosini Class Sheik Francis Robinson Wittiest Girl Joyce Dineen Wittiest Boy Jack Fleming Class Poet Helen Barszcz Smartest Girl Shirley Raissi Smartest Boy Philip Pare A. D. Higgins Junior High School “Wflrk fnr Valedictory F OR our motto we have selected “Work for Freedom.” We hope this motto will help us in our future lives as we work to establish freedom for all people throughout the world. This motto is par- ticularly appropriate for these times in view of the work to be done to extend our own freedom and bring it to the conquered countries. On January 6, 1941, President Roose- velt in his annual message to Congress, laid the foundations for future peace when he proclaimed the historic Four Freedoms as follows: “In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human free- doms. “The first is freedom of speech and expression — everywhere in the world. “The second is freedom of every per- son to worship God in his own way — everywhere in the world. “The third is freedom from want, which translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will se- cure to every nation a healthy peace- time life for its inhabitants — everywhere in the world. “The fourth is freedom from fear, which translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of arma- ments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor — any- where.” This message inspired America. As soon as an artist named Norman Rock- well heard it, he decided to portray the meaning of President Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms so that all people might un- derstand them through his pictures. In a small studio in Vermont Norman Rock- well painted his original masterpieces which President Roosevelt called “su- perb.” The people who posed for these pictures were his friends and neighbors who lived in his home town. The picture Norman Rockwell painted of Freedom of Speech is of a rich glori- ous color. It shows a man standing up- right, with his head raised high, firm, and free from fear. As Lowell Thomas said, “He is speaking his mind. That is his American right. He stands up to express himself at the Town Meeting in some little hamlet that might be any- where in this land. He may be voicing one of a hundred arguments on subjects affecting his community. The cause for which he speaks matters little. What does matter is that all those other faces in the picture, his neighbors, young and old, are turned upward to him in rapt attention. And you know that here is America speaking, here is a man enjoy- ing the right of all free men to speak his thoughts.” The picture of American folk with their hands folded in prayer is Norman Rockwell’s idea of Freedom of Worship. Young men and women, children, and old people are shown, each worshiping in accordance with his own conscience. If you look intently you might imagine that you hear the church bells tolling, so reverently has the artist portrayed the spirit of worship. To portray Freedom from Want Nor- man Rockwell painted a picture of a great feast. Of this modest family sit- ting down to Thanksgiving dinner Lowell Thomas said, “These are happy faces for they know no want.” By the look on their faces you can see that grace has been said. They have given thanks not only for their food, but for the right of sitting together in peace. We hope that this nation shall never know the fear of want. The fourth and last freedom which Norman Rockwell illustrates is Freedom from Fear. It is a picture of a home — a home without fear. You can see a mother leaning over her children as she puts them to bed. The faces on both the husband and wife show a calm and rever- ent feeling which comes to those free from fear. They don’t have to worry about being bombed. They look forward contentedly to the next day when the father will go to his work, the children to school, and the mother to her house- hold duties. Such is the happy home where people live in freedom and peace. The Four Freedoms are thus our chal- lenge to the Axis — our promise of a bet- ter world. Before leaving the A. D. Higgins School we want to thank the members of the Board of Education, Mr. Lee, Super- intendent of Schools, Mr. White, our principal, and all our teachers for their splendid cooperation in guiding us through Junior High School. We shall always remember their kindness toward us. Let us try to repay them for their efforts in our behalf by remembering what they have taught us. We will do our best to make the most of our train- ing and to continue our good work in high school. The Tatler 19fi3 Whn’a Uljn nf tljp fflkaa nf ’43 (Compiled from News Bulletins) Dorothy Allen is now working as secretary to Taylor Gable, famous movie star. She makes a hobby of writing quaint bits of poetry in praise of her favorite movie hero. “To Europe by Cattle Boat,” the new- est book by Philip Pare , famed journal- ist and author, has just been published by the Fiore and Reino Publishing Com- pany, established fifteen years ago by Ralph Fiore and Frank Reino. Dr. Alice Krusinski , working in col- laboration with Dr. Gloria Carroll and two prominent nurses, Ann Frangiamore and Jean Field, are trying to find out what causes “Jitterbugs.” They are carrying on their research in the Su-Z-Q Building owned by Charles Graham. George Mumblo, Enfield’s famed clari- net player, announced last week the grand opening of the Club 55%. A spe- cial feature of the club is his Corny Clarinet Clowners. The club opened with a grand dedication by Mayor Charles Dedonis. Edward Kot, great center of the Original Celtics, scored twelve baskets from the floor last night. Ed has been hailed the greatest basketball player of all time. Along highway No. 9, you may visit li Leland Goodale ' s Poultry Farm.” Le- land has succeeded in breeding hens that lay multi-colored eggs. He will not dis- close his process and we hear that he is now experimenting in breeding hens that will lay eggs with initials on them. Last night at Carnegie Hall, John Members of the graduating class, con- sider how we may “Work for Freedom.” Are we doing our part in helping to win the war by participating in all activities open to boys and girls? Are we keeping ourselves in the best of health so that we may work and study efficiently? Do we try to learn all we can about our priv- ileges and duties as American citizens? Are we willing to work diligently to pre- pare ourselves to serve our country in some useful vocation? Are we inter- ested in studying plans for peaceful co- operation among all nations after the war to insure justice and freedom for all people? If we concentrate our interests and our efforts on these questions, we shall be carrying out our motto, “Work for Freedom.” — Shirley Raissi. Brigada, world famous singer, made his debut. He packed the theater with Cafe Society’s most prominent people. His debut was a great success and we pre- dict a great future for this former son of Thompsonville. James (Rembrandt) Pumiglio is now exhibiting his famous “Waterloo Ham- let” at the National Museum Art Gal- lery. Among those recently returned from duty overseas are Ensign Francis Rob- inson and Captain Joseph Cerrato. They have both received awards for bravery. That new coach at Suffield Academy is really a wonder. His name is Joseph Cimino. He has taught his students many good plays and they have been very successful in their games against other schools. Well, finally, we have our first modern all refrigerated grocery store. Yes, you guessed it, the owner is Benny Alaimo. Some of the girls working for him are Lillian Allegro and Dorothy Duda. He has a booming business and we wish him luck. Frances Ambrosini and June Cowles have opened their “Twin Apparel Shop.” The opening was a grand success. Good luck, Frances and June. Recent visitors in town were Brown- islaw Yuodis, Raymond Pohorylo, and Charles Halbwachs, all members of the United States Marines. Miss Betty Bean, jolly jelly bean heiress, is now vacationing in Miami. It has recently been announced that Mario Di Franco, the symphony con- ductor, will present a concert in the new Town Music Hall. The proceeds will go to the fund for mice for alley cats. Our well known “lady of the press,” Miss Adela Skipton, having suffered a nervous breakdown, left yesterday for Miami, Florida, where she will stay un- til she regains her health. Wanda Bednardski and Charlotte Clark have opened an Antique Shop and are advertising for antiques of any kind, genuine or otherwise. Madam BuDarry, otherwise known as Barbara Reinhardt, has announced the opening of her School of Charm on Fifth Avenue, New York City. Her staff of charming charmers are Helen Kubic, in- structor of voice, Micheline Scavotto, in- structor of ballroom dancing, Jennie Por- cello, instructor in correct dress, and The Tatler Helen Tuomala is the charming business manager. Florence Bush has stunned the hair- dressing world with a new coiffure which she calls the “Upsie-downsie-sides- all-sweepsie.” Florence practices all her artistic creations on her two models, Alice Malides and Elvira Albano. A state wide roundup of criminals is being staged by Police Chief Robert Harrison. The criminals will be appre- hended within the next 24 hours, Police Chief Harrison states. Albert Distazio has hired Lester Hicks as auctioneer to auction off some of his Jersey cows at his farm in Hazardville. The cows have been expertly cared for and are in perfect health. William Campbell , impersonator, is making a personal appearance tour. He is going to visit his home town of En- field, where he will give a performance at the New Foo Opera House. Ronald Wing, neatly attired in a light brown tweed suit, stepped off the gang- plank at New York, many pounds heavier. Mr. Wing has been in France on diplomatic service for some time. Michael Carzello, the strong, silent man has come to the front again. He has established a new world’s record for the Bendix Trophy Race. Jackie Fleming, Chief Jitterbugger of Smokey Corners, will dance his latest dance creation at the Jitterbug Jambo- ree to be held in the Smokey Corners City Hall. He calls it the Alphabet Dance. Joyce Dineen and Marie O ' Brien have just copyrighted a new invention “Tis- ket, a Tasket — That Finds This Basket,” which is a new kind of basketball. At a touch, it is guaranteed to find its way into the nearest basket. Some invention! Rita Moak has opened a kindergarten in the exclusive section of River Street. Her staff includes June Niemiec , Evelyn Rybeck, and Mary Parakilas. Charles Maniscalchi, noted aviator, has announced to the Press today that he will attempt to break the present al- titude record of 79,697 feet held by Wal- ter De Lisle. This feat is attracting country-wide attention. Angelo Vella, the star wing of the Bruins, made five goals last night, en- abling his team to beat the Maple Leaf team. Donald Mullen and Stanley Sie- mienoko, those immortal aces of hockey, said that they had never seen a faster man on the ice. A few days ago, Marian Lucas made her bow to the movie world in the film, “What Do I Care?” Miss Lucas’ per- sonal secretary, Helen Kudla, stated that the star is so happy over her success that she could not eat a morsel for sev- eral days. Such is fame. Sadie Passalacqua, Shirley Piper, Marilyn O’Neil and Carmella Vella have just returned from the annual Telephone Operator’s Convention in New York City. They were accompanied by Lewis Wilby, manager of the local company. Agatha Arnone has just published her new book “Mathematics Made Easy,” and her publisher, Michael Sperrazza, says that if you can’t do problems after reading her book he gives up. Leo Arnone, the heavyweight wrestler and marvel of Scitico and vicinity, today made known through the newspapers that for his first match he will wrestle a baby elephant. Leo weighs 250 pounds in his trunks and the baby elephant weighs 505 pounds with his trunk. This should be a feat that will put Superman to shame. The “American Clipper” was discov- ered this morning, after having been forced down in the Nevada Badlands. Radioman Paul Vella, repairing his dam- aged set, contacted the head operator, Robert Rivard at Nevada Landing Field and gave news that Co-Pilots William Norris and Bernard MacKay had sus- tained severe bruises. Passengers on board included Virginia Porcello, Lena Puma, and Lena Arnone, who were re- turning from a Hairdresser’s Convention in California. They received no injuries. Until help arrived, Stewardess Shirley Raissi provided food for the group. Clogged gas line is believed to have been the cause of the accident. Helen Kolakowski, head of the “Gee You’re Nutty Candy Firm,” announced today that she has appointed Anna D ' Addabbo and Doris Nosal executives of the firm as a reward for originating the new “Nuts for the Nutty” candy bar. She also has appointed Efchia Pappas, Sophie Percoski, Mary Radosti and Te- resa Riley representatives of the firm in Germany, Russia, Italy and Ireland. The S. S. Sunkum has been ship- wrecked off the coast of Gibraltar. Prominent persons aboard were Ruth and Bernice Maylott, and Dominick Man- gini, talented artists, returning from an art convention in Paris. Lorna Runkey, Helen Barszcz and Thelma Puleri, mod- els who are reported to be the most pho- tographed girls in the world, were also on board. Rescue ships have gone to the aid of the S. S. Sunkum. Wilfred Bielitz, president of the Mello- Ripe Banana Company, announced that in the near future all banana skins will be equipped with zippers to facilitate the consumption of bananas at afternoon teas. They will be introduced for the first time by Sally Higginbotham, author of “How to Eat Spaghetti Gracefully.” A. D. Higgins Junior High School Edward Krajewski, electric wire re- pairman, is recovering from the shock which he suffered as a result of attempt- ing to tight rope walk on some electric wires to prove himself to be as spry as he was in “ ’43.” Matthew Pliszka, that “one man” sports report er, has just been assigned as Office Scoop. He is working in New York City on the Daily Bugle. The Dainty Beauty Salon on Fifth Avenue, New York, under the proprietor- ship of Mary Katsis will open on June 15. This salon has the latest beauty machine, The Dainty Dot Machine, which is guaranteed to take off one pound in five minutes. The operators of this strange gadget are Marilyn Creelman and Janet Kennedy. Radio News announces that Jerry Sullivan ' s Swingsters will replace Clare Warzy ski’s Harmonica Band on the Chew Chew Gum Hour. Jean Gabriel will be on the same program and will give her interpretation of animals and bird calls. Evelyn Zirolli and Lillian Gacona, dramatic stars, will bring to life that great tragedy “Two Women and a Horse.” On the new theater of the air Benny Frangiamore and Ernest Scavotto who will favor the radio world with song and merriment are the new successors to Abbott and Costello. Walter Krupczak, who has spent the best years of his life as a radio critic, said in an interview today that these programs top any he has yet heard. Dominick Cardaropoli , proprietor of the La Bella Napoli Restaurant, an- nounces the introduction of his elastic spaghetti. For five years, Mr. Carda- ropoli has groaned at the amateurish efforts of customers as they tried to gob- ble a couple of feet of Italian energy. This new spaghetti stretches like elastic and when sufficiently stretched will twang into the customers’ open eyes — er, pardon me, open mouth, and then it is readily chewed. Simple isn’t it? (Or is it?) The spaghetti is being manu- factured by the Lepore Elastic Spaghetti Company. Robert Blackmore, cartoonist, is re- ported in dire trouble. His comic cre- ations Freddie Flea and Fannie Flea are having domestic trouble. Your corre- spondent has learned that Fannie is mad at Freddie. At the present time Black- more is having his hands full in an at- tempt to bring a reconciliation. Thus we’ve prophesied “Who’s Who” of the Class of ’43 in 1963. So now — Time Marches on. June Niemiec, Marie O’Brien, Joyce Dineen. (Elasa Mill EAR FRIENDS: You have been summoned here to- day to hear a very important an- nouncement. Recently, in a local news- paper, there appeared a startling item. Amid all the world news of today, stood out the report that the class of 1943, of the A. D. Higgins School is to leave this planet on June 15th. We, the attorneys for the class of 1943, have requested you to assemble here to receive the many valuable gifts which this class has be- queathed to you. Just as it has been outstanding in all things, so indeed are the gifts which are bestowed so gener- ously and gladly. Listen intently; please, while we read to you this last will and testament of the class of 1943. 1. John Brigada leaves his lovely singing voice to Stanley Pepek. 2. Barbara Merrill receives Anna D’Addabo’s “Daddy Long Legs.” 3. Marie O’Brien leaves her red hair to Margaret Garner. 4. Frances Ambrosini leaves her tiny stature to Margaret Bruno. 5. Shirley Raissi leaves all her knowledge to the seventh graders. 6. Philip Pare and Francis Robinson leave their popularity with the girls to Herbert Quick and Gordon Frew. 7. Alan Sheehan, a very small boy, receives the great dancing ability of Jackie Fleming. 8. Mario De Franco kept 8A amused with his clowning. He hopes Henry Zy- brera will carry on for him. 9. June Niemiec and Helen Tuomala leave their job collecting class dues to next year’s business managers. 10. Adela Skipton leaves her job as “Editor-in-Chief” of the Tatler to one of the seventh grade journalists. 11. Helen Kubic leaves her drawing ability to Patsy D’Amato. 12. To next year’s advertising staff we leave this year’s new ads. The Tatler 13. Matthew Pliska leaves his athletic ability to Charles Scalia. 14. Edward Kot and Angelo Vella leave their job collecting milk bottles to some seventh grade milkmen. 15. Mary Katsis leaves her nice per- sonality to Clifford Angelica. 16. Ann Frangiamore leaves her ink- supply to next year’s 8A ink supplier. 17. James Pumiglio leaves his love for book-reading to Robert Hayden. 18. To Frances Bottone comes Flor- ence Bush’s glamorous hair-do. 19. Stanley Siminoko leaves his quiet voice and manner to Stanley Mientus. 20. Shirley Piper leaves her bashful- ness to Jean Skower. 21. To next year’s book worms we leave the library and all the books. 22. Micheline Scavotto leaves her ability to sew to Joan Cormier. 23. Chatter! Chatter! We all know that Doris Nosal is around. She hopes Louie Russo will carry on. 24. To anyone who likes to have his lunch period during class we leave all of Alice Krusinski’s gum, candy, ice-cream and doughnuts, and don’t worry, you don’t need a ration book. 25. To the seventh grade girls we leave the eighth grade girls’ hair- ribbons. 26. To Janet Mitchell comes Janet Kennedy’s many tubes of lipstick. We hope she will use them all. 27. Sadie Passalacqua and Alice Ma- lides leave their job cleaning Mr. White’s office to some of the seventh graders who like dusting. 28. Benny Alaimo leaves his dark wavy hair to Tito Fiore. We hope it won’t lose its curl. 29. Joyce Dinneen leaves her tom- boyish ways to Anna Manischalchi. 30. To Sophie Bonk comes Gloria Carroll’s good posture. 31. Marilyn Creelman leaves her dimples to Mary Viola. 32. Ruth Maylott leaves her good penmanship to Eleanor Gizara. 33. Fred Hicks inherits Charles Hal- bwach’s love for laziness during school class. 34. To any girl in the seventh grade who will accept it, Virginia Porcello leaves her art in makeup. 35. Donald Mullen, the “Huckleberry Finn” of the eighth grade leaves all his freckles to Margaret Johnson. 36. William Campbell leaves his ex- cuses to any seventh grader who never has his homework done. 37. Carmelina Gaetani takes Evelyn Rybeck’s pig-tails for the years of 1943-44. 38. Dominick Mangini and Jerry Sul- livan leave their ability to talk like Don- ald Duck to next year’s ducks. 39. To Miss Woods we leave a tele- vision set so that she may keep track of her 8B3 boys. 40. Jean Gabriel and Barbara Rein- y ICTORY I BUY fM UNITED JHl STATES Wj -WAR ' yyiONDS wfsi AKD syl STAMPS hardt leave their good looks to Catherine Persano and Marilyn Evans. 41. Leo Arnone leaves his book en- titled “How to Develop Muscles” by Charles Atlas, to Sam Sisitsky. 42. Ronald Wing leaves his hen- scratching in penmanship to William Thompson. 43. To Miss Fisher, our nurse, we extend our gratitude for the way she has helped us preserve our health. 44. To Mr. Zawada and Mr. Coleson we leave our thanks for the patience and good nature shown to us during lunch period. 45. To the faculty, who has guided us through two happy years at Higgins, we leave our deepest gratitude. Well, dear friends, we are now about to depart. We trustingly leave this will to Mr. White to do what he pleases with it. We know he will not fail us. In witness whereof, we have hereunto inscribed our names this ninth day of June, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-three. Signed : The Class of 1943 Jennie Porcello, Gloria Carroll, Philip Pare, Attorneys. Mary F. Clancy, J. Therese Twomey, C. Gertrude Flannery, Witnesses. A. D. Higgins Junior High School (SraimatPH of 1943 Benjamin Alaimo President of Student Council, Safety Patrol In baseball Benny stands out. Of his great ability there is no doubt. Elvira Albano, “Verrie” Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Elvira is a pretty girl. Lovely pink cheeks and hair in a curl. Lillian Allegro, “Lil” Lillian is always neat and nice, Never has fo be told to do a thing twice. Dorothy Allen, “Dot” High Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Defense Club President Dottie is an artistic lass. And very studious in every class. Frances Ambrosini, “Shorty” High Honor Student, Defense Club, Treasurer of Girl Re- serves, Glee Club, Class History Always dependable in our eyes. Is little Frances, ever wise. Agatha M. Arnone High Honor, Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Agatha wants to be a mathematician, We’re sure she’ll reach a high position. Lena Arnone, “Pinchy” Honor Student Lena is a quiet girl who likes to talk sometimes. When it comes to war stamps, she’s ready with her dimes. Leo M. Arnone, “Lee” Leo is exercising day and night. To show Charles Atlas all his might. Helen Marie Barszcz Salutatcrian, Vice- President, Girl Reserves, Defense Club, Student Council, Glee Club, Tat- ler Staff With her very fine mind and helpful way. In Miss Twomey’s thoughts she’ll al- ways stay. Elizabeth Bean, “Beans” Defense Club A jolly good spirit and happy, too. We’re sure she follows the golden rule. Wanda Bednarski, “Wan” Honor Student, Tatler Staff Wanda is in school each day. Always cheerful, happy, and gay. Wilfred Bielitz, “Shorty” Safety Patrol, Baseball Wilfred is so very small, If he ate spinach he would be tall. Robert Blackmore He likes to talk to the girls all right. But he studies for a test with all his might. John C. Brigada, “Johnny” Glee Club, Baseball John is smart in everything. But best of all he likes to sing. Florence M. Bush, “Flo” Honor Student, Defense Club, Secretary of Girl Reserves Florence studies when she should That’s why her report card is good. William Campbell, “Campbell Soup” Who is making noise ? Whoever can it be? Look for William — he’s the one it’s sure to be. Dominick Cardaropoli, “Buckey” “Buckey” is his nickname, His personality will bring him fame. Gloria Carroll, “Goo-Goo” High Honor Student, Class Will, Defense Club, Girl Reserves Our Gloria just loves to skate. She’s very dignified and stands very straight. The Tatler Michael Carzello Michael has nice curly hair. He’s quiet — but of fun he has his share. Joseph Cerrato, “Joe” Honor Student, Student Council, Baseball Joe is tall, clever, and wise, He’s honest, and never tells lies. Joseph F. Cimino, “Joe” Student Council, Safety Patrol, Baseball Joe plays games with spirit and zest. As 8 B1 president he leads the class best. Charlotte Mae Clark, “Mae” Glee Club Quiet and orderly — all through the day, Will always find our Charlotte Mae. June M. Cowles, “Junie” Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves June is small and very sweet, And she is always very neat. Marilyn C. Creelman Honor Student, Girl Reserve, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Marilyn is so cute and petite. Always willing and, oh ! so sweet. Anna M. D’Addabbo, “Ann” Honor Student Tall, slim, and braids so long. With Anna we all can get along. Charles P. Dedonis, “Tootsie” Tatler Staff Charles is merry all the day, May all good things come his way. Walter De Lisle “Chink” Baseball Walter is a very good friend, And lots of time with you he’ll spend. Mario Di Franco Honor Student Mario is witty and has good looks, And always enjoys new funny books. Joyce P. Dineen High Honor Student, Girl Re- serves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Prophecy A finer girl you’ll never find, Brilliant, dependable, and very kind. Albert Distazio, “Al” To go to bed early is my pet hate. Can’t get up in the morning — so some- times I’m late. Dorothy Duda, “Duda” Girl Reserves, Defense Club Dorothy is a noisy lass. As from room to room we see her pass. Jean Field, “Jeannie” Defense Club,- Girl Reserves, Glee Club Always willing, happy and fair. Is little Jeanie with the light brown hair. Ralph Fiore, “Ray” Honor Student Ralph is nice in many a way, He does his work well every day. John R. Fleming, “Flash” Honor Student, President of the Class of 1943. Baseball No one can keep Jackie blue. For he is class president and jitterbugs, too. Ann Marie Frangiamore Ann is a happy go lucky girl. With large dark eyes and hair in a curl. Benjamin P. Frangiamore President of Glee Club His merry smile keeps us happy all day. And his conversation is usually gay. Jean Gabriel, “Gabby” Honor Student, Girl Reserves, Defense Club She’s always happy and never blue. There is no finer friend ’tis true. Lillian Gacona Tall and slim with curly hair, Always particular about what she wears. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Charles W. Graham, “Chick” High Honor Student, Tatler Staff Just ask him once and the job is done, A clever lad, and lots of fun. Leland Goodale, “Lee” Safety Patrol, Baseball Leland with his twinkling eyes. Is very clever and also wise. Charles T. Halbwachs A boy who likes to read all day. And likes to listen to Alice Faye. Robert C. Harrison High Honor, Tatler Staff, Safe- ty Patrol, Baseball A great banker he’s going to be. Just watch and wait and you will see. Lester Hicks Baseball Lester may be rather short. But you can’t find a better sport. Sally Higginbotham Girl Reserves Sally’s teeth are nice and white. Because she keeps them just right. Mary Katsis Tall and slim and always gay, Never at a loss for something to say. Janet Kennedy, “Janette” A laugh a day will dull your care. And Janet always took her share. Helen A. Kolakowski, “Kitty” This new girl, we call her Kitty, We’d say she’s small, although she’s pretty. Edward Kot, “Eddie” Baseball, Student Council In all sports Eddie likes to excel, And in classes, too, he always does well. Louis Kozaczka When Louis was with us we had a good time. With our very best wishes, we send him this rhyme. Edmond Krajewski, “Ed” Safety Patrol He’s small and witty and very good fun, A boy who’s well liked by everyone. Walter Krupczak, “Vadeck” Honor Student, B aseball When you see Vadeck he’s in gentle repose, That’s why in the Conduct book his name never goes. Alice Krusinski Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Full of laughter and always gay. She talks and talks throughout the day. Helen A. Kubic High Honor Student, Student Council, Glee Club, Chairman of Traffic Committee, Class History Helen is very smart. And exceptionally good at art. Helen E. Kudla Honor Student, Defense Club, Glee Club Helen always wears a smile, We hope she keeps it all the while. Dominick J. Lepore, “Fat” Honor Student, Secretary of Safety Patrol Dominick’s captain of the Safety Pa- trol, And he’s always on the honor roll. Marian B. Lucas, “Mae” Honor Student, Secretary of Student Council Marion is pretty and very gay. Smiling and happy throughout each day. Bernard MacKay, “Buddy” Baseball Bernard has a lot of pep, When he gets going, watch him step. Alice Malides, “Al” Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club We shall always think and say, “We’re glad we met her on our way.” The Tatler Dominick Mangini, “Dom” Glee Club, Safety Patrol Small in size and full of fun, He has a smile for everyone. Charles J. Maniscalchi, “Chick” When Chick opens his big brown eyes. All the girls think he looks very wise. Bernice M. Maylott Girl Reserves Although she’s not so very tall. We like her with us one and all. Ruth Maylott High Honor Student, Secretary of Defense Club, Student Coun- cil, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Whatever she does is done just right, You’ll find her helpful from morn ’till night. Rita L. Moak “Smoky” High Honor Student, Girl Re- serves, Defense Club She has a smile that’s good to see, In her company it’s fun to be. Donald Mullen, “Moon” Honor Student Donald is a farmer’s son, He knows that plowing’s not all fun. George Mumblo Vice-President of Student Coun- cil, second half, Honor Student, Orchestra, Safety Patrol, Base- ball Bowling and music he certainly enjoys. And with his work he never toys. June C. Niemiec High Honor, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Dues, Class Proph- ecy One of the best dressers in our class, A very fine sport and a brilliant lass. William H. Norris, “Bill” Baseball William wants to own a band. And some day that is where he’ll land. Doris Nosal Girl Reserves, Defense Club Doris is sweet and fair, Her days go by without a care. Marie O’Brien, “O.B.” High Honor Student, Girl Re- serves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Prophecy Marie is attractive with a winning way. And joyous and happy throughout the day. Marilyn J. O’Neil, “Shorty” Honor Student, Defense Club Treasurer, Glee Club, Defense Stamps Marilyn has brown hair and eyes, When handling defense stamps she is very wise. Efchia Pappas, “Effie” Honor Student Efchia’s a girl who will never shirk, And will always faithfully do her work. Mary Parakilas, “Parky” Defense Club, Glee Club, Girl Reserves A girl who’s charming, pleasant and true. And while with her you’ll never be blue. Philip J. Pare, “Flip” High Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Student Council, Glee Club, Orchestra, Class Will, Baseball He’s ever ready, he’s ever true, Phil keeps our class from feeling blue. Sadie Passalacqua, “Kitty” Honor Student Sadie is so kind and sweet, Her disposition can’t be beat. Sophie M. Piorkowski, “So” Honor Student, Glee Club, Girl Reserves, Defense Club Not too serious, not too gay. That’s our Sophie every day. Shirley J. Piper Girl Reserves I never have much to say. But I do a lot of thinking. Matthew E. Pliszka, “Mat” Honor Student, Student Council Baseball Mat Pliszka, huskv and tall, Shines in mathematics and basketball. Raymond Pohorylo Honor Student Raymond sometimes likes to chat. Still a sensible boy, we all know that. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Jennie Porcello, “Jen” High Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, President Student Council, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Will Our president is Jennie Porcello, Her voice is soft, pleasant and mellow. Virginia H. Porcello, “Virgi” Virginia likes to show her beauty. But in school she does her duty. Thelma R. Puleri, “Thel” Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Happy-go-lucky, carefree, and true. You’ll never find Thelma depressed or blue. Lena Puma, “Lee” Honor Student, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Lena you’ll find is lots of fun. And yet her work is always done. James Pumiglio Honor Student James is especially fond of art. We know it’s nearest to his heart. Mary Radosti, “Minnie” Defense Club Mary doesn’t spend her time with books. But she has attractive looks. Shirley Raissi Valedictorian, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Shirley is smart, brilliant, too, Anything below an “A” will never do. Barbara H. Reinhardt Defense Club Generous, kind, and pretty, too. She wins our hearts with her friend- ship true. Frank Reino Frank and Mike are very good friends. Together they are going to start raising hens. Teresa Riley, “Irish” Teresa is always ready for fun, But first she sees that her work is done. Robert J. Rivard Safety Patrol Robert is a whizz at art. And is always kind at heart. Francis Robinson, “Iski” Honor Student, Treasurer of Student Council, Vice-President of Graduating Class, Tatler Staff, Safety Patrol, Orchestra, Baseball In a happy mood is “Iski” all day, A mighty fine boy with a mannerly way. Lorna Runkey, “Blondie” Honor Student A gay companion, whose fun we share, We wish we had her pretty blonde hair. Evelyn E. Rybeck, “Tiny” Honor Student, Student Council A pretty girl in pigtails long. Is Evelyn Rybeck whose hair is strong. Ernest V. Scavotto, “Ernie” Safety Patrol, Orchestra Ernie, although very small, Brings joy to one and all. Micheline Scavotto, “Mickey” High Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Secretary, Orchestra “Mickey” is charming, as we all know, A pretty complexion, and hair just so. Stanley F. Sieminoko, “Staush” Stanley is tall and full of fun. He plays baseball and likes to run. Adela Skipton, “Laddie” High Honor Student, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Defense Stamps, Secretary of Student Council A mighty fine story can Skippy write. In art class her drawings are quite a delight. Michael J. Sperrazza, “Mike” Honor Student I’m sure that you will all agree, He’s as handsome a boy as you will see. Jerry Sullivan, “Sully Jr.” Student Council, Vice-President of Glee Club, Baseball Jerry loves to fool and play. And has a smile that’s very gay. The Tatler Helen M. Tuomala High Honor Student, Glee Club, Defense Club, Class Dues, Tat- tler Staff, Girl Reserves Presi- dent Dependable, sincere, trustworthy and sweet. Helpful, cheerful and always so neat. Angelo Vella, “Andy” Student Council, Baseball When a job was open Angelo was found, To be just the boy to bring the milk around. Carmella Vella Quiet and reserved is just her way. You’ll find her the same every day. Paul Vella, “Pope” Paul tries hard each day in school, Not till his work’s done, does he fool. Clare Warzypski, “Clara Bell” Clare is a boy of talent, He is gay and very gallant. Lewis Wilby, “Luke” Baseball Lewis is a friendly boy, And you’ll always find him full of joy. Ronald Wing, “Wingy” Baseball Ronnie is happy in school so they say. But at half past three he is on his way. Brownislaw Yuodis, “Barney” Honor Student Barney is interested in the jobs of a Marine, Shirking his duty he’ll never be seen. Evelyn Zirolli, “Evie” Student Council Evelyn is quiet and very sweet. Her clothes are pretty and always neat. Prisma O NE of the most enjoyable parts of the A. D. Higgins graduation is the awarding of prizes to those boys and girls who have excelled in various phases of school work. The generosity of the organizations and individuals who offer the following prizes is greatly ap- preciated by the students and faculty. The two pupils attaining the highest ranks in scholarship are awarded sums of money, as prizes in memory of Alvin D. Higgins. The highest honor student has his name engraved on the scholar- ship plaque which hangs in the lower corridor of the school and he also re- ceives a scholarship key. Through the generosity of one of our cherished friends, prizes of two dollars and fifty cents are presented to the boy and the girl making the greatest im- provement in penmanship and dictation. The Woman’s Club of Enfield awards two prizes of five dollars in War Savings Stamps to the students ranking highest in Mathematics and English. To the student ranking highest in American History, the Veterans of the Foreign Wars present a prize of five dollars. The Lion’s Club awards a prize of two dollars and fifty cents to the student writing the best essay on the Four Free- doms. On behalf of the school, Mr. White awards a prize of two dollars and fifty cents to the pupil who has shown the greatest improvement in school work. The pupil who is chosen the best citi- zen of the graduating class receives a prize of two dollars and fifty cents, and a bronze key for good citizenship. In recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in athletics, a medal is presented to the student most worthy of this honor. A. D. Higgins Junior High School fjiitmnr SISTER’S EIRST RATE Have you ever had a sister who thought Of her beauty the livelong day? Well I have one, and if you lack one, Just hear what Fve to say. I ask myself the question, first, “Gee, what’s it all about?” She’s beginning to talk so sweetly When she used to yell and shout. And when I ask her a thing or two, As why the pretty dress, She stands and gasps and looks amazed, As if I couldn’t guess. She buys herself the “duckiest hat” Or so, at least says she, But where the hat’s so “ducky,” I simply cannot see. And when we’re eating dinner My sister is quite extreme, For the poor kid’s so excited, She pours vinegar in for cream. Micheline Scavatto. “MEMOIRS” The Children’s Hour (with apologies to Longfellow) Between nine o’clock and three-thirty, When the day is at its best, Is the time of toil and sweat and tears, The hours when we have no rest. We hear in the hallway below us, The thumping of little feet, The sound of a door that is creaking, And a voice that isn’t sweet. From our rooms we see by the sunlight, Ascending the stairs so long, An angry teacher and a saddened boy, Who has done an act, so wrong. A cry and then all was silent, Yet we knew by his tear-stained eyes, That his plans for rollicking, lusty, fun, Were captured by surprise. Then the room was silent again, And all were at their work, They had lost all thought of the young- ster’s fate, And the duty he tried to shirk. Into History class we plod, To learn about the Constitutional Convention, We’re taught about wars and how they’ve been won, Oh, why don’t they let us forget them. We Hygiene students are becoming quite broke, From buying a pencil each week, To take all the notes in Miss Flannery’s class, A mechanical hand we seek. Through the corridors into Music we pour, To let our voices ring, School would be such a bore, If they didn’t let us sing. English to us is such work, Learning various parts of speech, It mixes us up and we’d like to shirk, But Miss Twomey the Digest begins to preach. Foot sore and weary we go into Math, Where problems are taught to us all, If only our brain would absorb all these, Miss Woods’ troubles would be small. So all through the day we think and dream, While in Science or Civics or Art, We plod along and hope and pray, For the bell to play its part. As the teacher prepared for more work, And the children were fighting their fears, The tingling of a ringing bell Was music to their ears. At last the dreary quietness Was lifted with laughter so gay, As our high and haughty pranks, At three-thirty were in array. Marilyn Creelman, Joyce Dineen. — Photo by Brown THE TATLER STAFF — Photo by Brown SAFETY PATROL A. D. Higgins Junior High School Autngra a f3 The Tatler AittograpljH A. D. Higgins Junior High School Auta rapljH 4 f I £ $ ■ ! $ I § $ i I J. Geo. 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Francis Browne PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS I The Tatler § ■ i I S S | ! s 5 I i 4! du l l r smu ' ii EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE Pres. — Helen Tuomala Pres. — Carmelina Gaetani Vice-Pres. — Helen Barszcz Vice-Pres. — Joan Cormier Sec. — Florence Bush Sec. — Nellie Maciolek Treas. — Frances Ambrosini Treas. — Irene Kaczynski (ElasH of H-S President — George Mumblo Vice-President — Frank Scalia Secretary — Evelyn Zirolli THE NU-WAY GRILL ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES AND DINNERS 58 Enfield Street Thompsonville, Conn. — s PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ,$ I | A. D. Higgins Junior High School § $ V -U -: Plan Today TO BUILD Tomorrow � 0Vt«TlSINO. The Homes of Tomorrow, will have luxuries you’ve never imagined, luxuries every family can easily afford! You’ve been reading and dreaming about them today and tomorrow they can be yours! Invest every possible penny in War Bonds now to win your home faster. THOMPSONVILLE LUMBER CORP. (fllaaa nf 0 -W t i f i 1 $ i President — Joseph Cimino Vice-President — Joseph Cerrato Secretary — Helen Kubic FLOWERS FOR GRADUATION To most girls this is the most important event in their lives. Make it doubly so by sending her a bouquet from SPAULDING GARDENS “ART WITH FLOWERS” 36 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS | ! j The Tatler PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM NOW AVAILABLE AT SPRING BROOK FARM All Modern Equipment and Latest Methods of Pasteurization Elm Street LUCIUS D. ALLEN THOMPSONVILLE Dial 5082 LEO SLAMON NOWAK’S PHARMACY C. J. NOWAK, Reg. Ph„ Prop. 75 Church St. Thompsonville E. C. Allen 8C Sons Established 1882 General Merchandise DRY GOODS : PAINTS HAZARDVILLE, CONN. ARTHUR’S Drug Store 9 N. Main St. Thompsonville Harry W. Jarrett GENERAL INSURANCE Dial 4222 31 High Street Thompsonville — THE — GLEE CLUB PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS CsjCsjCejGsjCsjCsjCsjCsjCsjCajC CssC C C CsjCsjCsjGs C CsjCsjGsjCsjCajC CsjC CsjC C i CsjCsjCsjCsjCsjC CsjC , C CsjC C C CsjC CsjCsjC Cajfe. , 4: A. D. Higgins Junior High School We have a good safety record on our school busses NEVER RELAX — SAFETY PAYS Peter A. Crombie SULLIVAN’S RESTAURANT 35 Pleasant Street NEWGATE Ginger Ale Lola Florade Phone 5163 878 Enfield St. Thompsonville RADIO HOSPITAL Dial 4040 33 N. Main St, INSURANCE IN ALL ITS FORMS — THE — BRAINARD-AHRENS. Inc. SILVER GRILL Insurance Specialists 90 Pearl Street Dial 4738 Thompsonville, Conn. $ PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS CsjCsjGsjC C CejC CsjCsjCajCsjC C CsjC CsjC C C CsjCsjCs CejCajCsjC CajC GsjCsjCsjC CajCsjC Caj CsjCsjC C C t CsjCsjC C C CsjCajC GsjGsjC CsjC I The Tatler CIMINO’S RESTAURANT ITALIAN AND AMERICAN FOOD “Spaghetti” Our Specialty DIAL 4754 104-106 Pleasant St. — Cor. Whitworth St. Carson Food Shop — Alden Ave. Market ALL IN ONE MARKET 1 s I $ $ s s f I $ $ $ s $ 1 i ! | $ i $ I MEATS, GROCERIES AND VEGETABLES COLD SODA ON ICE Tel. 5535 or 4911 M1DNITE SPA Thompsonville Thompsonville’s most Rug Co. popular Restaurant and RUGS Ice Cream Shoppe AT FACTORY PRICES North Main St. Thompsonville Open 9 to 9 Phone 4630 492 Enfield Street HARTLEY’S STORE Phone 4590 Enfield, Conn. Fasano’s Market Olive Oil Our Specialty The Finest of imported and domestic groceries, fruits and vegetables. 866 Enfield Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS C ' S C CsjCsjCsjC CsjCsjC CsjC C CsjCsjCsjC Cs CsjCsjCsjCsjC C iCsjC Cs C CsjC CsjCsjCsjC C CsjC C CsjC C tjG iCsj Cs ' jt tsstssCj Csjt t C C CsjC t C CsjCsjCsjO CsjijI I G Csji Csjt Cs CsjC t CsjCs C C C C CsjCsjli CsjCsjC C } THE MOST HEAT WITH THE LEAST ASH IF IT’S COAL IT’S BLUE COAL IF IT’S COKE IT’S KOPPERS “BLUE COAL” Enfield Lumber and Coal Company THE YARD AT THE END OF PROSPECT STREET Telephone 3312 D. WM. BRAINARD, Mgr. All the News of the Town — READ THE — Thompsonville Press Established 1880 GREETINGS FROM SLAYBARD’S Package Store I $ A. D. Higgins Junior High School 8 $ i s I 8 8 s 8 8 l I 8 S S 8 i I § i I I f 8 8 8 8 f f f 8 8 8 8 I | f Arthur R. Bostick BARONIAN BROS. FILMS DEVELOPED Hall Mark Greeting Cards Tel. 3927 106 Pearl St. Thompsonville STRAND THEATRE ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW COLLINS’ Bowling Alleys Open Daily and Sunday PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler RICHARD M. SMYTH MILK GRADE A MILK FOR YOUR BABY Cream : Eggs Telephone 4032 Thompsonville, Conn. Long Hardware Co. AMOS WHITE MEATS Dial 5123 GROCERIES 29 Pearl St. Thompsonville 84 High Street Thompsonville — THE — THE MALIA SHOP George S. Phelps Co. Millinery and Lingerie Hosiery, Handkerchiefs Dial 4034 Women’s, Children’s and Infants’ Wear Thompsonville - Connecticut 53 Pearl Street Phone 5198 — THE — PORCELLO SONS THOMPSONVILLE Market DRUG CO. MEATS - GROCERIES Corner of Main and Pearl Sts. 110 North Main Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL H. TRAPPE, Prop. “KNOWN FOR GOOD FOOD” Enfield Street Thompsonville, Conn. I I I f s f ,5“ S § I | s s s s 5 s s s f .5 ' $ $ . 5 ' Everett W. King General Contractor and Builder FRANCIS J. FAHEY — THE — Hatiu (Club of 8A Modern Shoe Repairing Andrew Halgas FIRST-CLASS WORK Done at Reasonable Prices 8 Alden Ave. Thompsonville HAROLD G. MOORE AGENT RUGS Complete line of Bigelow-Sanford, Roxbury and Whittal at factory prices SEAMLESS CARPETS Up to 18 feet wide Furniture at Wholesale Phone 4396 THOMPSONVILLE 555 Enfield Street i 1 ' | I PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS { $ The Tatler ■ _ SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Telephone 3-4125 THOMPSONVILLE OFFICE Telephone 5102 — THE — Skipton Dairy Co., Inc. HOMOGENIZED VITAMIN - D i £ .S ' s 5 s s s s £ I s £ s I £ s s I s s £ s I .S ' s £ s £ Cream Milk Ice Cream 755 WORTHINGTON STREET Springfield, Mass. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS COAL :: WOOD :: COKE RANGE AND FUEL OIL 98 Prospect St. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Dial 4610 { S A. D. Higgins Junior High School FRANK P. SMYTH | FUEL DEALER f i s s I i I I f s s s GREETINGS — TO THE — HIGGINS SCHOOL LOUIS CHEVROLET Your Chevrolet Dealer HAYDEN Wayside Furniture, Inc. HOME OF FINE FURNITURE I J s s S PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS f 245 Enfield St. OPEN EVENINGS THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Tel. 5515 The Tatler Bigelow-Sanforcl Carpet Company PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 1982.47 .15 cSOo7. 30.