Roselle Park High School - Parkerscope Yearbook (Roselle Park, NJ)

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CLASS OF 1939 T H E P R O P I-I E C Y Morro: All news that fits print. EARLY-BIRD EDITION JUNE 31, 1030 Price 5 cents-Why Pay More? Trail Under Way The trial of Edward Sullivan charged by the firm of Kahn and McPhee with mental cruelty, continued under way today. The court was opened by judge Johansen who was announced by court crier Sal Recca. Among the celebrities who visited the trial was Miss Jeanne Weber, head of the Famous Weber Charm School. Sea captain Glenn Williams and john Heithmar ambled in, es- corting singers Annabelle Dugan and Lena De Marco. Photographer Joe Halady of the United Press snapped pictures of court pro- ceedings while stenographers Catherine Bob- lick, Gloria Fix, Mary Von Ohlen, and Bern- adette Wilson recorded official data. It is expected that Prosecutor Scott will sum up his case tomorrow. Counsel for the defense, Haury, seems sure a favorable ver-- dict will be granted him, as Head juryman Gudmundson is an old school friend of his. -lgl. Aereonautical Development Charles Brookwell, President of National Airways, recently announced the perfection of a new type of auto-gyro by three of the com- pany's laboratory workers Lester Emrick, Herbert Earl, and Hank Cooke. For several years these men have been working in co- operation with Harry jenkins and Bill Munn of Red and Blue, and Howard Schaible and Ted Seitz of American Interstate. Lately great advances have been made. This improvement will meet a great demand in aereonautical circles. go? Additions to Teaching Staff Mr. Lew Wenz, President of the Roselle Park Board of Education announced the 1957-58 appointments to the teaching staff this morning. Miss Hazel Stone and Mr. Ed. Davis have been appointed to the commerical department, Miss Gladys Hammell and Miss Marjorie Rittenhouse to the English depart- ment, and Mr. John Schwolow to the science department. 0-li.. Smart Club Reopens Lee Ragland and Russ Case will hold open house tonight at their new club Njitterbug Heaven. Beverly Shepard, Myrtle Shepard, Alice Curtis, and Skippy Schneider will be featured in speciality numbers. The entire club has just been redecorated by Clara Marie Hall, the decorator currently employed by the smart set. Dad's Club Dinner The Dad's Club celebrated their 25th an- niversary last night with a dinner for the boys. Bill Langstaff, President turned over the entertainment to committee chairman john Moschovich. Alfred Eick, Russell Cloer, Herman Sharp, Frank Lozowski, and Vernon Kempson put on a melo-dramatic sketch. This was followed by talks by the brothers Anthony and Richard Rubilla. 1 0 ,-, Scandal at Washington Detective Hunte, a second Charlie Chan, has been engaged fnot to Miss Wingenderj to investigate the executive scandal at Washing- ton involving President Soehl, Vice President Norman Olsen, Head of the Bureau of In- vestigation, Bob Olsen, and other members of the executive staff. It seems that they have been purchasing jewels that have been smuggled into the country by Nasame Fooge Googe, and international crime waver. The executives claim that they had no knowledge that they were buying smuggled goods.

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June 24, 1938-Another school year has ended. Two of my classmates were admitted into the honor society-J. Tanis and A. Kinn. At graduation, R. Cloer, N. Barnes, M. Freeston, D. McPhee, and J. Tanis received honor certificates. J. Fennell, H. Heipertz were lettermen in football and R. Hunte in basketball. L. Valenti and H. Farrell received letters in wrestling, as did S. Recca, J. Fennell, G. Conklin, W. Schmelz, and W. Benner in baseball, J. Mulshine, W. Kuebler, and R. Weber in tennis, and A. Rubilla, R. Cloer and L. Wenz in track. lt was an eventful school year-one we all enjoyed. September 'I2, 1938-This is the last time that l'll enter a new term. Makes one feel that one's high school days are drawing to a close. Our class officers for our last year are G. Conklin, President, H. Heipertz, Vice President, D. McPhee, Treasurer, N. Barnes, Seccretary. Our Council of Ten representatives are A. Kinn, J. Fennell, B. Kahn, and E. Weston. All of us are entering into as many activities as we can-taking advantage of all opportunities. November 24, 1938-After the game this morning and the Thanksgiving Dance to- night, I'm pretty tired. lt snowed, ,but still we had a nice crowd at our dance. l had heaps of fun. December 23, l938-Just got home from our Christmas Dance. There was a pretty Christmas tree on the stage with colored lights. The orchestra was excellent, so everyone enjoyed the dancing. A great many alumni and faculty members were present. I guess l'd better get to bed. March 24, 1939-Tonight The Patsy, our senior play, was given. l'm sure it was the best ever presented-certainly there was a most talented cast! We had a grand evening watching the play and dancing afterwards to the tunes of Don Gibson. May 26, 1939--Our dear schoolmates, the juniors, entertained us with a delightful prom this evening. Everyone was there in gay attire-all looking very attractive. Now I have another happy memory of Park High days. June 6, 1939-Yearbooks came out today-are we proud! Next week is the senior ball-our last social function during high school-I can hardly wait! June 23, l939-Today was the last assembly we, as a class, will be able to witness. During these four years it is surprising how close one becomes to his friends, which makes parting a little difficult. Last night we received our diplomas-signifying that our high school careers have officially ended. The program was the usual dignified and traditional one. The speaker was excellent, but of course it was hard to concen- trate on what he was saying all the time- the occasion, you, know. Oh, so many of the boys were outstanding in athletics! The football lettermen were J. Fennell, H. Heipertz, R. Rubilla, R. Weber, W. Schmelz, G. Schaffter, J. Mul- shine, and R. Walker, those so honored in basketball were R. Hunte, A. Rubilla, R. Weber, V. Kempson, G. Conklin, and M. Naugle, in wrestling were L. Valenti, E. Davis, R. Walker, H. Conrey, W. Benner, J. Andrews, and H. Farrell. ln baseball, S. Recca, G. Conklin, W. Schmelz, W. Fulton, M. Sheldon, and H. Sharpe received letters, in tennis T. Seitz, J. Mulshine, W. Kuebler and R. Weber, and in track, A. 'Rubilla, R. Cloer, L. Wenz, J. Moscovich, R. Walker, V. Kempson, L. Ragland, C. Brookwell, R. Hunte, J. Wright, and J. Lernmons. This ends my high school career, which has brought me the happiest days of my life. Forty-eight

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THE PROPHECY Speeder Fined Mr. and Mrs. George Schaffter and family were fined 3550.00 by Motor Vehicle Inspector Heipertz for speeding on Highway 10. The Schaffter family were on their way to Cali- fornia where they were going to spend the summer in a trailer camp. . TO.i . New Screen Idol George Conklin, the new idol of the screen is now appearing in the new release of the Sweeney and Klepej Company called Home- Runnerf' It has been reported that Mr. Conklin will need no extra for the baseball shots as he is a very competent player, having played on his high school team at Roselle Park. il-Oil. Kemp's Orchestra Wins Ralph Kemp and his Orchestra won first place in the Popularity Contest. Smashing out the country's leading hits, the band gained first place well in advance of Arty Shoes, Bernard Goodman, and Thomas Dorsin. .i-.L-07.1. Gala Opening of New Night Club The new night club Rochelle Rock had a gala opening last evening. Manager Frederick Chippaga is quoted as saying, UI believe the HRochelle Rock will become the smartest club in this great metropolis. Many members of the younger set were present. Among them were Miss Bette john- son, who arrived in grandeur, escorted by Richard Naffke III, and Justin Lemmons, the most eligible bachelor of the year, William Benner, Esquire of the younger meng and William Schmelz, a big game hunter, with his wife Pearl Cneed we explain furtherlj Winner Again Robert Krinzman again placed first in the Alley Race. Ever since he has competed he had emerged victorious. It was learned from his mechanic, Walt Patrella, that he had great practise in racing in his younger days at school. .-..0.-1 Fashion News Here are the latest Parisian creations as viewed by your fashion editor at the recent fashion show given for the memorial fund for the statue being erected in memory of New York's lost 400. Miss Jane Storms modeled a lovely fur wrap which she purchased for Lord and Tay- lor's on her last trip abroad. Miss Viola De Carlo was seen in a new creation of gold metal cloth. The most stunning dress was worn by Miss Dorothea Wingender during the intermission, when she gave her most recent monologue. This lovely creation by Janice Bothers will probably set the style for next season. .i.l01 - Vessel Sinks Vessel S.S. CSinking Slowj was dis- astrously shipwrecked on an iceberg . . . Cap- tain Kirchberger, owner of the ship, is re- ported safe but, having received a head wound, he may 'never be the same. Cthank goodnessj. Szostak, the radio operator, sent the SOS and is now blissfully recuperating at the Duyckinck Hospital. Among the notables on board who have been reported safe are i'Herbie Farrell, the international wrestling champion, accompanied by his dynamic press agent t'Ed Wooleyg Miss Norma Barnes, the great fashion expert of the century, and Miss Marjorie Zoeller, and Miss jean Tirsbier, the famous jazz pianists. Earnest Stubbs, Michael Tulevech, Leo Valenti and Leslie Copeland were in the res- cue party and will receive rewards for their outstanding work.