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

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22 THE CHRONICLE Junior College Club Program On December 23, the Junior College Club, under the direction of Betty Young and Jean Cote, presented a Christmas program, when college students, graduates of Lyman Hall, gave short speeches concerning their respective colleges. Humorous gifts were then presented by members of the club to seme of the pupils and teachers. The orchestra played several selections, and carols were sung by the audience. Morris Gelblum, ’39 — o — Streamlines On January 9. Mr. Bochman gave a “pep” talk on Streamlines. He said that in this day men are building things in streamlines. Trains, dishes, fountain pens, flashlights, and many other things are made in streamline fashion and therefore resist the currents of air. He mentioned the fact that the youth of America must become streamlined in order that we may resist bad habits that may conquer us. He said that drinking and smoking are injurious to our health, and if we partake of alcoholic drinks, the alcohol will get into our blood stream, attacking our white blood corpuscles and permanently injuring us. He said that he is going to have a new motor put into his car, but we cannot have new parts installed within us. He stated that if we are affected by alcohol or other bad habits, we shall hurt not only ourselves but our children. In concluding his talk he said that every occupation must have men that are mentally and physically fit and built on streamlines. David Anderson, ’40 -— o —■ Personality Pointers On January 26, Jill Edwards, a speaker on personality, presented a program from which we all benefited. Miss Edwards grew up in China and has spent much of her life travelling. She was graduated from Oberlin College and completed advanced work at Northwestern University. She is the author of a book, Personality Pointers. Miss Edwards took seven points as the basis of her speech. The first dealt with our health and appearance; the next point, with our mental habits; the third, with the light touch of bringing joy to others; the fourth, with the use of gracious ways in our contact with those whom we meet; the fifth, with the development of appreciation for beauty; the sixth, with spiritual habits; and the concluding point urged us to live valiantly every day. We hope that we shall have more speakers like Miss Edwards. Harriet Gelblum, ’40

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THE CHRONICLE 21 Exploring in South America On December 1, Mr. George A. Felch, a prospector, gave an illustrated talk, Exploring in South America, showing pictures of South American animals, homes, and the head-hunting Jivaro Indians, who use the blow-gun and poisoned darts as their weapons. Mr. Felch demonstrated the use of the blow-gun and dart. He also described the primitive panning for gold among the South American natives, told of their cures of sickness, and showed us some of the native costumes. Mr. Felch has roamed through Europe and the British Isles and has searched for gold in Alaska. He now plans to return to South America to look for gold on the Amazon River. Raymond Lee, ’38 Hobbies David Molinari was master of ceremonies at a most successful and entertaining hobby program presented on December 17. Robert Thompson spoke on stamps; Jean Studwell, on her collection of dog models; Ruth Shookie, on first editions of books; and Harry Pattee, on target-shooting. On the stage during the talks were some of David’s unusual poultry, about which he told us in a most interesting manner. After the program these hobbies were all displayed in the library. We are now looking forward to another program of this kind when Olive King will tell us about insects and show us her excellent collection. Harriet Gelblum, ’40 — o — Indian Lore and Dances On January 3, we were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Laubin, who have spent many years studying life among the Indians. After opening the program with a prayer to the four winds, Mr. Laubin gave interesting facts concerning Indian life in different tribes. Mr. and Mrs. Laubin then had an interesting illustration of sign language, telling a story of a young boy’s visit to his grandmother. They also gave vivid illustrations of different dances and the songs used by the Indians on holidays, including the buffalo dance and a dance to the Sun God. The entire program, done in true Indian fashion, was greatly enjoyed by us all. Raymond Bartel, ’38

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THE CHRONICLE 23 1930 Miss Kathryn Rrosnan is a member of the faculty of Mount St. Joseph’s Academy in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Fabian have a son. Mrs. Fabian was formerly Miss Mary Fisher, who worked in Mr. Earley’s office. 1931 Miss Ethel Bellows was married in December to Mr. Thomas O’Neil, a graduate of Lyman Hall in 1930. 1932 Mr. Fred Shipke, a graduate of Arnold College, is a physical director at the Brunswick School for Boys in Greenwich, Connecticut. — o — 1933 The engagement of Miss Edna Bailey, now of Hudson, New York, and Carl Bailey, Jr. has been announced.