Lyman Hall High school - Singer Chronicle Yearbook (Wallingford, CT)

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THE CHRONICLE 23 Auditorium Programs On December 2, Mr. Arthur Carpenter, an enthusiastic astronomer, gave a lecture on the study of astronomy. His talk showed his thorough acquaintance with the stars and planets. On December 23, we enjoyed the annual Christmas program in charge of the Junior College Club. A detailed account is included with the club notes. On January 5, Mr. Arthur F. Kane, world traveler, gave one of the most interesting and educational lectures of the year. His lecture, Backtracking Marco Polo, told of his many experiences while crossing by land from China to Berlin, Germany. Mr. Kane also displayed numerous costumes and articles collected on his journey. Morris Gelblum, ’39 Exchanges The Bristol High School Light — Bristol We liked your article on the Star of Bethlehem and also your poems, but where are your jokes? indham Croakings, Willimantic Your news and jokes are very good, but you could improve by adding original stories and poems. The Comet — East Haven Yours is an interesting paper. However, more stories would improve it. The Arnold Red Cap — New Haven You have a very neat, well arranged paper.

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THE CHRONICLE The stage was attractively decorated with a lighted Christmas tree and other Christmas greens. The teachers who received gifts were Miss Dunlap and Mr. Bridgham. The pupils to receive gifts were Stephen Puskas, Louise DeFilippo, Jeanette Cichocki, Hobart Stiles, Dorothy Hoffman, and Donald Tufts. On January 19, a meeting of the club was held at the home of Mary Lee Conway, with Miss Farr as the speaker. Refreshments were served and games enjoyed by all. The final plans were made for the Junior College Club Dance which was held in the high-school gymnasium on January 30. Barbara Cooper, ’38 Student Council On January 18, Edward O’Connell, formerly vice-president of the Student Council, was elected president, because of the resignation of Stanley Bellows, who has held that office for the past two years. Robert She was elected the new vice-president. The second Student Council Dance was held Saturday evening, January 8. Those who attended had a most enjoyable time. Charlotte Crump, ’37 Chronicle Cuts The block prints for this issue of the Chronicle were done by the following students: Sports, Jane Bassett; Literature, Charlotte Upham; Jokes, Polly Biggins; News, Frances McLaughlin: Editorial, Lora Eichorn; Alumni, Gladys Carlson. The cover, also a linoleum block print, was cut by Kathryn McLaughlin. Library Notes The library has added many new books to its lists. Three new magazines have also been added: Consumers' Digest, Life, and New Jobs and Careers. M iss Clark has a new experiment to arouse more book reading spirit in the minds of our students. Papers put together in the form of pamphlets contain the names of the various books classified under different interesting topics. There were five minute talks over the amplifier, describing the purpose of the pamphlets. Edward O’Connell, ’37 Home Room Programs On Friday, January 15, the first Home Room Program of 1937 was held. The general discussion included the subjects: Menaces, Nuisances, and Obstacles of Driving. There are to be four more programs on this kind. During the weeks of February 15 and March 15 the subject will be The Driver Behind the Wheel; during the week of April 18, The High Cost of Accidents will be discussed; and concluding programs will come in May with the subject, The Future of Safe Motoring. Raymond Lee, ’38

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24 THE CHRONICLE ms On December 29, Margaret Barry was married to Joseph Sutton. They are now living in Pennsylvania. 1930 Katherine Brosnan, a graduate of New Rochelle College, has taken a position at the Holy Trinity School in Wallingford. 1932 On January 9, Sylvia Loomis was married to Charles Prisk, ’26. They are now living in Texas. 1933 Carl W. Bailey, Jr., a senior in the course in architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is president of the Architectural Society and a member of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity. 1934 John H. Griffin, Jr., a student at Wesleyan, was a guest on the Camel Hour on December 29, featuring Benny Goodman and his orchestra. Frances Nearing at Wellesley College is student head of the varsity riding team and an active member of Barnswallows, the college dramatic organization. 1936 On Thanksgiving Day, Eleanor Barton was married to Russell Long, ’33.