Southern Junior High School - Bell Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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30 o c o o 0 0 o o o o 0 0 o THE SOUTHERN BELL Band First How: George Flynn, Frank NXYllll2Ll'IlS0ll, John Green, John Tedesco, Thomas Figeira, Paul Murphy, Joseph l'ic-ardi, Joseph Rose, Ernest Reppucci, Fred Keofe. Sic-ond Row: Earle Dorr, Xxrlliikllll Young, Emma Stanford, Isabelle Raymond, William Groely, drum major: Margaret Chainberlain, Marion Gray, Edna Hideout, Arthur Amos. Third Row: George Beattie, Angelo Struzziero, Paul Petricone, Ralph Powers, Anthony Avilla, Antonio Sillari, George Hargreaves, James Kelso, .Iohn Picardi, Robert Glines, Anthony Ciccarella. Fourth Row: Louis Hinckley, George Shannon, XVosil Kizik, Guido Bianchi, XValter Featherstone, Elwin Elliot, XVerner Sachs, Joseph Emanuelli, Carl Di Stasio, Alfrrd Hart. Clubs Enjoy Many Visits Nicholas Catizone Secretary of Current Events Club The active members of the Nature Club, Boys' Current Events Club, and Girls' Current Events Club, ac- companied by their teachers, Miss Rand, Mrs. Hennessey, and Mr. Ven- eri, have enjoyed a series of interest- ing and instructive visits to the State House where they met His Excellency, Governor James M. Curley, and mem- bers of his stafg to the Herald- Traveler building, where they wit- nessed a modern newspaper in the process of manufacture, to WEEI broadcasting station, where the de- tails and mysteries of broadcasting were carefully explained, and to the Navy Yard, where they were thrilled to see the Jacob Rupert, the Bear of Oakland, and Old Ironsidesf' The Southern Bell Staff Attend the League Meeting at Melrose The Southern Bell Staff has al- ways been pleased to attend a meet- ing of the League of Junior High School Publications. On May 17, the staff attended a meeting at Mel- rose High School, sponsored by the Roosevelt School. After registering, we made a tour of the building ac- companied by a guide. At 4.15 we as- sembled in the auditorium for the business meeting and the roll call. Then the staHs, adjourning to sep- arate rooms, held group conferences where they discussed ideas for the improvement of their magazines. Later, a general assembly was called to hear the different reports. At 6 o'clock, in the school cafeteria, we sat down to a very delicious supper. While still seated around the table, we had the pleasure of hearing some distinguished and interesting speak- ers: namely, Mr. Stuart, Superin- tendent of the Melrose Schools, Mr. Sprague, Principal of the Melrose High School, Miss Washburn, Prin- cipal of the Roosevelt School, and Dr. Hawkes, Chairman of the League. The evening program consisted of: sketches by Sav, Herald Staif Car- toonistg Roosevelt Grammar School Orchestra, and an exciting play, How the Race Was Won. The Southernitss present were: Tillie Nis- senbaum, Frank Powers, Edith Res- teghini, Austin Peck, James Kelso, Arthur Albertelli, Audrey Gullage, Helen Vincent, Vernon Doeg, Alfred Hoit, Patsy Capobianco, Ruth Vaughn, Phyllis Monahan, Phyllis Wanzer, and Miss Macdonald. o o The srcrrvt of .vnfress is rouxtrmfy to f1n'j10se.-Disracli.

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GRADUATION NUMBER 0 O O 0 0 O O O O O o o 0 29 R. VENERI, Teacher ection III-11 ,wmmw ,, WW X i First Row: Guydcr De Carolis, Edna Lodi, Angelina Castagneto, Mary Di Lello, Lillian Scienzo, Mr. Venerl. Josephine Maori, Aurelia Abbondante, Amelia Vannua-ci, Mary DiLuna, George Smith, Second Row: Albert llarros, XVilliam Hay, Harry Reid, Frances Capodanno, Mafaldo Regina, Marietta Marino, Mary D'lQlia, Violet DiNitto, Mario Nardella, John Stewart, Albert Jannuzzi. Third ltow: Evo Spurio, Edward Federico, Nicholas Catizone, Cosmo .Macero, Armand.De Lage, Chester Mar- cotti, Severino Napolitano, George D.I+'ranco, Christopher lYIiFl'tll2L, Edward Lucchlni, Harold Form, Fourth Row: Angelo Struzziero, Angelo Scotti, Joseph Zirpolo, Arthur Morrissey, Richard Hayes, John Harty, - l 'Q t - Romano, Salvatore DiTur-vi, NN illl-llll Vcnute, Sa x 1 ore Being troubled with sleeplessness, I consulted a famous physician who gave me a sleeping powder which he said was excelled by none other. I took the powder and immediately found myself in a strange and attrac- tive city. Outside the city gates I met a small, attractive creature whom I instantly recognized as Josephine Macri. I asked her where I was and she told me I was in a city founded by the class of '35, and odered to show me around. She first took me to the Hotel Ven- dome where a banquet was in process for the new Senator-elect William Venuti. The orchestra was ably con- ducted by none other than Angelo Struzziero. In one corner of the ban- quet hall I saw a gentleman resplen- dent in a captain of police uniform with much gold. He came over and spoke to us. He was none other than Nicholas Catizone. Assisting him were Lieutenants William Ray and Harold Forni, who looked very at- tractive in uniform. Seated at the press table were Albert J annuzzi, car- toonist and artist, and Frances Capo- danno, who was noting for the mor- row's readers the gowns and jewelry of the ladies. As mayor of this city, Arthur Morrissey was addressing the guests in this fashion, We are, in- deed, fortunate to have as United States senator such an able, capable, etc .... etc. How like Somerville of 1935 it sounded! We next attended the Grand Thea- tre where the interior decorating designed by Harry Reed and Salva- tore Romano was very charming and unique. The cover of the program seemed familiar, and I was surprised to find the name of Edward Lucchini printed in tiny letters at the bottom. The play was written by Amelia Vannucci. It was under the direction of Edward' Federico, and the stage manager was Albert Barros. The leading characters were Joseph Zir- polo, Guyder De Carolis, and Lillian Scienzo. After we left the theatre, we came to a recently opened beauty parlor. Here we found Violet Di Nitto, Ange- lina Castagneto, and Mary D'E1ia hard pat- was at work. Taking care of the men rons was Mario Nardella, who busily applying the scissors and comb. We peeped into a court room where Evo Spurio was Judge, and Edna Lodi, court stenographer. Marietta Marino, the lawyer for the accused, was pleading a very important case. It seemed that Mary Di Luna was arrested for throwing a banana peel on the sidewalk in front of her class- room which caused Richard Hayes, superintendent of schools, to sprain his ankle. The attorney for the superintendent was Armand De Lage. On a hill was situated a magnifi- cent hospital which we visited and found it had been endowed by Sev- erino Napolitano. We found the head surgeon, Dr. John Stewart, holding a consultation with his assistants, Dr. Christopher Di Fraia and Dr. John Harty. The case was one that had baffled many. One of the nurses, Aurelia Abbondante, escorted us to the various wards of the hospital. Hear- ing queer sounds, we stopped in the dental ward and found Dr. Angelo fContinued on Page 323

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MR GRADUATION NUMBER O O O O I O O O O O O O 0 RUTH COOKE, SOPHIE SERMOS, . McMAHON, Te he . . - NELLIE BOKARVITCH, ac I MARY JOUVELAKAS, THELMA BEAN, Prophets. I l 2. li...-.. ,Y hon, First Row: Helen Conway, Dorothy Scappi, Mary Jouvelakas, Thelma Bean, Nellie Bokarvich, Mr. McMa Ruth Cooke, Sylvia Perrone, Irene Duff, Anna Cutts, Alice Hamilton. Second Row: Gerald Alfeiri, Thomas Frederico, Edward Sylvia, Thomas Quatieri, Frederick McMahon, John Duggan, Charles Cabral, Martin Najarian, John Diliaso, John Masone, Joseph Bellengl. Third Row: I Joseph Picardi, Frances Chesnick, Orania Gonzolas, Bessie Sonis, Sophie Sermos, Mary Magliozzi, Helen Pierce, Margaret Park, Annie Hay, Margaret Chapman, Robert Davidson. Fourth Row: Felix Raineri, NVilliam Naples, Salvatore Valente, James Uservitch, Burton Gustavsen, Quinto Bus- solari, Robert Bertocchi, Charles Gondola, Carl Patalano, Joseph Denaro. While hastening down the street one afternoon in early June to avoid, if possible, the on-coming storm, I was attracted by an unusually large gathering in front of a hall that dis- played a sign announcing that John Masone, the internationally famous violinist, was giving a recital that very day. I decided that I would kill two birds with one stone by seeing John and avoiding the storm at the same timeg so I hurried to the box office, but was pushed aside with a gruff Where do you think youire going? Looking up, I saw Joseph Bellengi dressed up as one of the city's finest. After awhile, I reached the ticket window where Alice Hamilton, with a smile instead of her school day giggle, was selling tickets. Upon en- tering, I was surprised to see Martin Najarian dressed in the uniform of an usher, and very politely he in- formed me that I would have to be seated or he would be forced to call the manager. Who is the manager? I asked. A gentleman by the name of James Uservitch, he replied. Just then the genial manager ar- rived, and fromlhis ever active mind and wonderful memory I learned still more about my classmates at the Southern. ,Frances Chesnick was a model at a fashionable dress shop, Burton Gustavsen manages a well-known chain of restaurants, Mary Magliozzi had charge of a beauty parlor and specialized in hair-dressing, with her able assistant, Orania Gongalas. He told us that one of his special features that drew crowds and filled the box office was the lovely singer, Miss Helen Conway. Backstage I learned that two of the property men were Gerald Alfeiri and Joseph Denaro. I also found Bessie Sonis diligently painting one of her well-known attractive adver- tisements. The curtain men, Freder- ick McMahon and Quinto Bussolari, proved to be using their strength to their own advantage. And giving the last parting information that Mar- garet Chapman was selling sheet music in the lobby, Mr. Uservitch left me as the Paramount Sound News appeared on the screen. To my great surprise I saw Felix Raineri and Salvatore Valente, each saying a few words about the coming wrestling bout between them. Then the great actor, Robert Bertocchi, ap- peared, giving a preview of his newest picture, The English Lord. Later, Robert Davidson, the popular crooner, sang one of the latest hits at that time. Next, a report was given on the Derby race, showing a picture of the season's winner, John Duggan and his horse. The last scene showed Margaret Park demonstrating some of the modernistic utensils of the kitchen. During the main picture, Ii encountered Sylvia Perrone, Ed- ward Silvia, Thomas Quateri, and Thelma Bean as active movie stars, i QContinued on Page 325