Sabin Junior High School - Sabinite Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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E1 nun: 24 Sabinite junior ing prominent people from all over the country as well as leaders of various societies take their places on the platform. teveral faces seemed familiar, but when the chairman arose to call the meeting to order. to our great surprise there stood Edward Ochwat. After a brief well chosen address he zumotmced to the eager audience the first speaker. the president of the Largest Vl'oman's Club in Chicago and one of the most famous woman orators in the U. S. NVe did not notice the name b.u when we he:tr,l th: rap id, clear, :md loud tones reverberate through the hall, we knew at once that it was our old friend Sylvia Briclsznaa. welcoming the women of the country in thc name of the club. Following her speech, Edward announced that still an- tther great pleasure awaited them. the United States Army and Navy Band. Du: ing this number there wasva marvelous cornet solo played. lYhen the man stood''I irnmediatcly recognized our t:1le.1te:l cornelist of Sabin, Philip Franks. During thc interntizsion we glanced around and there smiling was a young lady, smiling: at us-. I was puzzled for she looked familiar. Could it be .Xurelia ll'alton! Yes. l guessctl right: it was she and after a while she itttroducel tis to her h :sband wh v had just eozne up to ns-Paul Mindak. Tltey iuritel us to their lnnzezas the-.' were planning to rr. ring at little reunion l.ar.y. Wei promised to attend and Imde them gpmotl-hye. ' On om' return to the hotel we noticed some beautiful gowns in a shop on Michigan Blvd. We entered the store and there were two young girls displaying what looked lixe Parisian gowns.-girls whose faces were both pretty and familiar. They were lfleanor Pakin and Sarah Brown- stein. They told us tlieyywere models for The Mademoiselle lfugenie Listeckie StyIe'4Shoppe.l They explained to ns that Eugenie and julia Garbacz designed the gowns and that soon Chicago could be referred to as a second Paris. In the course of our conversationthey told us that Anna llanmgarten was the chief librarian in the Chicago Univer- sity. Nlie next drove to the hotel. In the evening we decided to go to the movies and we turned to the musical section of the newspaper and there in large letters was the name which attracted our attention. Chicago Civic Opera, Harriet Romanowski the famous opera star singing in Il Trovatore as Leonora. This was no great surprise to us as Harriet was always headed for the opera. VVe looked at the next' page and the head lines read, Prize awarded to Miss Helen Iwaskevicz, The World's Greatest Typist, Types 305 Words a Minute. I was greatly overjoyed to think that Helen carried off the prize as she was one of the alumni. VVe went to the Uptown Theatre and found to our great astonishment that Walter Orzol was the head manager of the theatre. After the photoplay, which was very amusing, we were entertained by Joe Novakowski who played some popular music composed by himself. The last number was by Bella Hirsch and Ben Feinman, two comedians. whom I judged must be successful in their profession as they kept the spectators in jolly spirits with their humorous jokes and acting. VVe were very sorry when the program ended. As we left the theatre a showy electric sign across the street attracted our attention- Helen's Sweet Shop. We desired some refreshments and went in and there met the proprietor, a former classmate, Helen VViszowaty. The following day we went to Mrs. Mindak's party and there we met some more of our old friends, Greta Christen- sen. Emily Kosinski, Ruth Clamer, Nora Cohen. They told us that they were secretaries in Paul's employ, he being a prominent corporation lawyer. Paul told us that he received a letter from Arthur Melman who was con- sidered a second Babe Ruth. Soon the door bell rang and CHICAGO RETAINS AND DEVELOPS 108 TO SUCCESS By Edith E. Rubin See Chicago First , huge scare headlines blared out at me. Nathan Camras, the printer of the Chicago Daily Booster had done well. I read further, Go on the sight- seeing tour, personally conducted by Mayor Grabowski, who is to show you the Crimeless City. The welfare of the tourists will be looked after by Capt. Tobie Bernstein of the Girl Scouts. I resolved to go. Those names had aroused memories of the members of 108, which were asleep for twenty years. I w:tnte.l to hear more about them. The journey was to start at two o'clock. I arrived a little earlier. On the way I passed a palatial structure which I t-.ok to he a theatre. In twinkling lights were the fol- lowing: Tonight-Louis Zitch, the Greatest Female Imper- :oaat r of all times in a,sp'ecialty actpwith Mary Berger, Violet Belhnoff and Mildred Vlihitman. Also: Morris Rubin- stein. the Clown. I chuckled to myself remembering how funny l.'-uis had been when he dramatized the Country School , holding out his pocketsglike a skirt and dancing. The rendevous was 'the Holmgren Station, owned and designed by Frank Holmgrenfthe architect. I paid my admission to a man whom I recognized vaguely. He was Nathan Cohen. I stopped for a moment to speak to him. I learned that he is a professional treasurer , noted for his high integrity in financial matters. He pointed out to me a crowd of smartly dressed women. Rosalie Mermelstein as usual was the center of attraction. She was telling one of her funny stories. I recognized her by her laugh, which rang out as music that brought her fame and wealth. and heard Bernice Fisher, the opera singer, giggle. I When I drew nearer the story was ended. The nine girls, Fanny Swichkow, Minnie Goodman. Elsie Condell, Loretta Spayer, Tobie Federman, Bernice Bratzlover, Marjorie Olsak, Esther Lefkovitz, and Goldie Soell, were discussing various thingsj I gathered that they are known as the Nappy Nine , the snappiest steno's in the country, full of pep and in demand all over. .as eyefillers , to such tired business men as jacob Greenstein. Abe Vlfittlin, Robert Zuehlke, Theodore Novak, .Chester Kurowski and Daniel Arkin. ' Continued on page 25 the maid admitted Victoria Nicpon, Dorothea Manke and Ethel Brown, We learned that they. Dorothea and Victoria were Math teachers at Sabin. Ethel was a Gym teacher at the Y. VV. C. A., Then to our surprise came other guests, Edward Zbclute. Burgess Cass, Morton Freir and Eugene Damsz. Edward surprised us all for he turned out ,to be a great mathematician and could srrely prove to iMrs. W' eek's that he could work radicals. Burgess was a photo- grapher for the Tribime. Eugene was a doctor and the discoverer of the cause and remedy for cancer. From Mor- ton's report of himself we judged that he must be a second Roosevelt as he has read most of the books in the Chicago Public Library, He also nad written several books and had them printed by Prischepenko and Haury Company the printing done by Prischepenko and the illustrating done by Haury. I.ast. but not least arrived Sam Kirstein who was now a widely known Chemist. Later we tuned in on the Radio which Aurelia said was manufactured by Gaffen and Eiseman Radio.Corporation. VV e had a very enjoyable time and when the hour for departing came we promised to keep our friendship and not let the memory of years sep- arate us. VVe went home feeling happy that we all pro- gressed and our castle of dreams had not tumbled down.

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J , 7 Sabinite junior 9 Class Prophecies A PUEM BY THE COURTESY CLUB TEA TIME 'llwn fair ladies havingrtea, Supping and talking damtily TRAVELS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS DISCLOSE FUTURE OF 302 Hy flljrviiii t'llnii'.'le1i'.vlci lt does not frequently occur that twenty-two girls and seventeen boys all memhers of the same class should remain in Chicago ten years after graduation. hut in the case of Room 50.2, june class '29, this was true. with the eXC6pti0ll of Grace Novak and Josephine Wech who reside in New York where they are the most popular Ziegfeld Folly stars. lt was the good fortune of Alfreda Chmielewski to visit these girls there. This very pleasant happening was cut ghqrf by 3 letter from the Conductor of the Chicago Sym- phony Orchestra. asking her to return to her position as orchestra pianist. It was engaged to play for the National 'Show their courtesy immediately lhey make a picture fair to see. Musical Convention of the 1-Sth. This meant only a few hours in which to get to Chicago. liarly the following morning she boarded the great pas- senger aeroplane Sabin's Flying Bird. As she climbed into the cabin she wondered who the expert was that was going to pilot this huge bird safely across the mountains and plains for a thousand miles. She glanced toward the pilot seat and there, to her great astonishment, was Edward lasick. who later told her he was to pilot the airship. We landed on an immense island airport opposite the Stadium. The same morning after arranging to meet Irene VV0lska, who was also a member of the orchestra, having won wide spread recognition as a violinist, we found ourselves in the orchestra pit of the new Auditorium. NVe interested our- selves while waiting for the audience to assemble by watch- Contilued on next page

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Sabinite junior 25 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE OF 312 By Ida Kaplan The librarian at the Washington Congressional Library worked at her joyful task. For ten years had she worked until she became head of that institution. Not once in those years had she seen an old acquaintance. As her vacation was drawing near she decided to spend it at her birthplace. Chicago, in the hope of meeting some old friends. june 3, 1939, she boarded the Northwestern' train. After rising a long while, she heard a great noise and bustle and rec.gnized her beloved Chicago. She felt tired and hungry and walked into a restaurant. She had not looked at the window display bearing the names of two old Sabinites, Kr.-l and Zwacke. She sat down at a table. The waitresses were not in sight so the manager walked up to take her trzlet' She looked up antl met eyes she had recognized, XX hy if it isn't old liddic. , she exclaimed. He had grown 1::ll an.l looked line. He brought over john and from them h.th she learned that their business was wonderful. They also told her that Margaret Ranusch was a waitress. Happy that she met these friends she ate her lunch anddeparted. the nc-xt walked toward the loop and watched a demonstra- tion in a window. livening gowns were on display. A pretty girl walked out wearing a gown, too sweet for words. I.t.oking closer at her the librarian recognized her as Vernene .Xrsent-an. Directly she went into the store and as Vernene Continued from page 2-l Yfoiuferizig when the trip would start I hurried to the Milli--,Tlllilllllll Desk. There was no mistaking the trim young women. Those candid grey eyes belonged to Mary Cigoj, the black-haired Miss was Dorothy Garduk. The .ther was lfreida Gittler. We talkedabont the queerest things. about life abroad. They were well informed on all subjects for the cleverest women were needed for the po- sitions they filled. Dorothy looked up suddenly, VVhy there is Tony now , she said. Sure enough it was and by hi.: side was Frank Anderson, his friend and helper. The journey was by airplane. The plane was piloted by jack llertz. I saw many strange and marvelous things. the streets were so very clean. Wie stopped at a bigger zznzl better Riverview. parkingthe plane on a crowded Held nearby. Drawn by the ballyhbo of Louis Geller's stentorian, his alluring voice telling of the wonders of Professor Pomeroy, the magician. Unfortunately, I was not able to see him .or the open air concert was about to begin. I hurried to the terrace where the concert was held. There was only time enough to take a program and sit down. The music, sojt and lovely, became part of the warm evening air. I fjlancecl at my program, Casimer Glowinski, Irene Kacz- marek, violins, Michael Procyk, clarinet and julia Glenn, accompanist. Numbers arranged by Ruth Rosen, manager. I was aware suddenly of the industrious scratching of two pens. Mary Ilnbicz and Celia I.amm were writing up the concert, Mary taking notes on the music and Celia on the women's clothes. Mary nodded to the grinning photograph- ers. I had no difficulty in recognizing Edwin Szynczyski and Norman Messing. There was an almost blinding Hash of lights. It put into relief the dark khaki figure on the stage blowing salute to the Colors. On the Hagpole Old Glory lookedylike a rare exotic flower. I remembered that Figure. It was Arthur Cohen. A quiet settled over the group. I felt incredibly lonesome. I got up and walked to the television station and ordered my little junker plane. W'hen I got to my apartment I felt better. I rejoiced that night that the members of 108 are happy and prosperous. was to have lunch soon, she waited for her and they both walked into a confectionery. V ernene told her that Emelia Kuklcwicz was a dress maker and was doing fine, and Stephanie Kempski was the world's famous sprinter. They later parted and the librarian went to her hotel. The next morning with hopes of seeing more friends she awoke to find a warm day. Having breakfasted she took up :mother path. She glanced up at the skyscrapers to see a sign which read l.. Stromberg, Advertising. Going into the oltiee. she niet. to her great joy, Genevieve Habura and l.ena Vita working as stenographersg Marian Malkin was the private secretary. She was then lead to the private ofhce and their congratulated Louis on his great success in busi- ness. While talking to him they were interrupted by a young lady entering. She was so pretty that the librarian had to look twice to recognize her as her friend Sara Minkus what was a college teacher. Louis introduced her as his tiancee. The librarian wished them luck and left. Passing it restaurant she glanced in at the window to see it face familiarvto her, that of Helen llaube. She entered to speak to lier. ,Helen told her that she was cashier. She told her that Stanley Sabor was with the Chicago Symphony Or- chestra. Irene Richter, Mary Gralick and Helen Kedzior were famous athletes: Norma Sendstad had opened a dress shop and all young society, women came to buy their clothes there: Dora Levinson was a gym teacher, while Elizabeth tiootlefsky. a very studious woman. was head of the depart- ment of mathematics at ASabin: Esther Kutok was a radio singer and Philip ywitioztttii was a prosperous real estate dealer. Finally they bid eachgother good bye. The librarian was long trying to secure a certain book, lintering a book shop she recognized Sabin's former judge, David Ifislnnan. He was purchasing a book on aviation, being the proftssor of Aerodynamics at the Chicago Uni- versity. After discussing old times for a while they parted. She next passed a synagogue and saw that a wedding was occuring inside. She was just in time to see Rabbi Harry Orelewitz unite Edith liaygood, a Latin teacher and Isadore Lev, a widely known business man, in marriage. She was happy to see this school day romance consummated. Buying the American Peach she glanced at the Sport Section to see these words Mytias, Brietbart, and Stone Voted Upon to NVin Cubs Game: Fox VVill Umpire. ' She was indeed very happy to read this as these boys even in school were baseball fans. The circus being in town she looked at the billlroard to see a photo of the world's smallest man and to her surprise it was none other than NVillie Gerstein. She then decided to go to the Tribune Tower to speak to the editor on important business. She was at once directed to the olliee to see her dear friend, Frieda Zimmerman, chosen as the Tribune's first woman editor. She was told by the editor more about her classmate. ,lennie Bauer who was a celebrated pianist, and Morton Sonnenschien was a promin- ent statt-'s attorney. These two were often seen together but denied reports of their being engaged. Max Handzel and Harry Weprin had opened an architect's ofhce. Louis Levine owned an orchestra of which the dashing youth, Mor- ton Cohen was conductor. Andrew Kucho was a Hoor- walker in a large department store while Loretta Calvet was governess of a very rich family. After hearing this news she went to ease her mind in a theatre. The main feature was over but when the last of the comedy was shown she saw Bernice Sokol, the w0rld's famous comedienne. And so ended her vacation of re- acquaintanceships.