Roger Ludlowe High School - Fairfieldiana Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

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THEBEE 25 Glass Trophecy We, the Class of 1932, under ex- traordinary weather conditions, here- by give the class prophecy. First we shall look upon a new Roger Lud- lowe High School, the great institu- tion of learning with its ten stories covering many acres which once us'ed to be' occupied by the little old red school house. A peek into this build- ing reveals to us the wonderful im- provement that Principal Karl 'Hed- berg has been making since the time of 'Dear Old Uncle Joe. And the teachers are vastly different, too. There is Steve Chehy as Professor of Chemistry, Sigurd Peterson as head of the Commercial department, and Helen Marsh is taking charge of the English department. The small town of Fairfield, as we used to know it, has grown im- mensely, According to a report by Tax Commissioner Edward Flanagan, a higher tax will be levied to meet the demands of the people for better improvements. With the increase in money taken from the taxes Chief of Police Murphy hopes to raise the wages of the policemen, who accord- ing to Judge of Probate Helen Do- monkos are doing inferior work be- cause of the small salary they re- ceive. Of course there is' an objec- tion to the higher tax rate but Mayor Horvat will try to get the bill passed as more money is needed. Kenneth Plancon, President of the Fairfield Trust Co., had a conference with his broker, Bert Medve, about the stock of the Homer and Gaynor Yacht Company. It was learned througn Lillian Anderson, secretary for Pres. Plancion that Mr. Medve, accompan- ied by Adelbert Toth, will visit this Company, and also the Mockler Bed Spring Company to secure loans for the bank. Dr. William Stevens and Dr. Mary Calvin have just completed a long in- vestigation of the health condition of the city of Fairfield, Benita Bel- den, chairman of the local Red Cross, recently stated that her chief execu- tives, Edith Olson and Marion Brown had made a complaint about thc con- ditions of the welfare of the city which led to an investigation by Dr. Stevens and Dr. Calvin. The Mossop Kr Carlson Dress Com- pany, in recently filing its income tax, r showed a net profit of 510,000 for the year. It is believed that the firm will send its representative, Dorothy Bolles, to Europe to learn the newest fashion. It was also learned that the -company intends to expand its activ- ities into other districts. One of the world's greatest ex- plorers, George Dubie, has just re- turned from his trip to the North Pole under the ice, but his discoveries' have remained a mystery. His part- ner, Stanley Subeleski, however, in- formed us that the explorer intended to make another trip as soon as sup- plies could be secured. Miss Beatrice Blaskey is to pres- ent a program at the local theatre. Douglas Cole, manager of the local theatre, announced with great plea- sure that he had secured Miss Blas- key to sing during the coming week. Miss Helen Gray returns from abroad. Miss Gray, who has just at- tended the Artists' Convention in France, stated that a great improve- ment has been made in our country in all branches of art. She went on to tell of some of the wonderful art exhi-bits among which was one of Mr. Carvan's drawings. Mr. Carvan, the local advertising genius, won first prize but he intends to stay here as a commercial artist instead of study- ing abroad. The noted soloist. Miss Marv Swanson, has returned from abroad. After studying for two years in sev- eral European countries Miss .Swan- son returned here to continue her excellent musical career. From reports received by the local merchants. a trip to this city will be made by Miss Betty Dale, the famous costume designer. Miss Dale comes here on an extended trip which she has been making throughout the United States. She will give a few lectures at the Roger Ludlowe High School. upon the modern styles of dress. Miss Dale will also visit many of the local dealers with advice con- cerning business. Coach Frank Gallagher of the U. S C. expressed his words of praise to the local football team for their chamnion performance this Year. In his talk last night Mr. Gallagher told of many incidents in his coaching and playing career which were in-

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HE BEEWU WILSON, MARY JANE Ancient History Club 1-Cercle Fran- cais 3, 4-French Club 2-Forum Com- mittee 4-Chorus 1, 3-Glee Club 3. Smith College Kind hearts are more than coronetsf' WOLD, MARTHA ELIZABETH upatry Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4-Science Club 3-Social Science 3-Library 4. School Slim and sweet And oh so neat. WYNUS, BEVERLY RUTH HBevH Central High 1, 2-Current Events Club 3-Social Service Club 4-Li- 'brary 3. School A woman has a right to change her mind.

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Ed P F' F F' W Til-I E Bm'ia C UF MWC 'M-A terestng to everyone. He gave brief- ly his viewpoints on the new rules' made by the National Board of Foot- ball and stated that the changes would not effect the game very much. Miss Jessamine Shively, the well- known pianist, returned to her te-ach- ing at the Yale School of Music. Miss Shively has spent practically a year on a concert tour throughout the world. In an interview she stated that it gives one a great deal of pleasure to travel to other lands, but she was glad to get home and back to her teaching. Fish Motor Sales advances record- ed this year, show a vast increase over those of last year. President Frederick Fish, Jr., stated that busi- ness conditions were on the upward trend and that he hoped within the next few months to increase his staff and factories. H-ellen Tranberg, a very famed art- ist, is to speak at the Roger Ludlowe High School Forum, on The Adver- tising 'Field for Girls. Miss Tran- berg is widely known throughout the New England states for her wonder- ful sketches. A new speed record on the type- writer was set the other .day by Miss Mary Collins, who attributes her great achievement to her constant practise. She ended her short inter- view with a very good fbit of advice to the typists, Practice, Practice, Practice. President Alfred Kiraly of the Fairfield Hydraulic Company, reveal- ed to the public the great amount of reconditioning the company has un- dergone in order to modernize the plant, which was by no means in- sufficient. It is Mr. Kiraly's object to keep a little ahead of other con- cerns. The exact amount of the ex- penditure could not be ascertained, but Miss Iacovelli, President Kiraly's secretary. thought the expense to be about S50,000. The Secret Door, a play by the famous playwright, Emily O'Neill, has been held over at the local play- house. Miss O'Neill's production is as well directed and acted as her plays always are. Vivienne Bousquet and Katherine Swords, the two main characters, are exceedingly well qual- ified for this production. If this play makes af uge success there will prob- ably be another of Miss 0'Neill's plays put on. Fred Ahlbin's orchestra is to play at the Ritz. This orchestra will come here from New York to play at the Junior Prom, which is held at this time according to a custom long practised. Ahlbin's company is made up of many .talented musicians whom Fred is glad to present to the peo- ple. It is' an added pleasure, he states, to meet most of his old school friends. Miss Mary Wilson, Dean of Girls at Simmons College. announced the commencement exercises that will take place in a few weeks. Miss Mildred Novak, one of the foremost journalists of the country, is to speak bef-ore the members of the local newspaper establishment. Her talk will outline the require- ments of Journalism that prevail to- day. A new Olympic record in the high jump was set by John Stickney, who made a jump of six feet and six inches to shatter the former record and aid the United States team. The new invention of Vito Rod- gers, Which has been receiving so much praise, has been sold to the Munthe Radio Corporation. Mr. Rod- gers outlined briefly the rapidly in- creasing uses for his invention and also stated that it was the first of a. series that he intended to put on the market. President Munthe express- ed his delight in securing the ma- chine and spoke of its anticipated success. Edward Bogucki signs a new con- tract. Bogucki sent in his 5550.000 contract to hurl for the New York Yankees again. His previous record is excellent, but B-ogucki says that he is in better trim than last year and expects to beat his other record. Miss Marie Salvo opens up a new coffee house. In adding one more of these unique shops to her chain she expressed the great pleasure and profit she had received while attend- ing to her work. According to the newest astrolo- gist, Miss Dorothy Dodds, the month of June is good for investments. Miss Dodds, who has become one of the best critics on astrology attributes her success to her trying to find the truth about the stars.