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

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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

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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.”