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

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32 O I I I I I O O O O C l O THE SOUTHERN BELL Class Prophecy of III-12 CContinued from Page 315 and very talented actors and actresses. After getting my hat and coat from the hat-check girl, Anna Cutts, I hailed a taxi driven by John Di Maso. After exchanging a few words of greeting, he proceeded to tell me more about my classmates of the Southern. As we passed a well-known news- paper otlice, he informed me that Nellie Bokarvitch and Ruth Cooke had charge of the sports column in which there were many descriptions and accounts. Also, Mary Jouvela- kas and Sophie Sermos, two reporters, had proved courageous in getting sev- eral front page stories in the midst of many dangers. While passing a well known cab- eret, owned by Thomas Federico, I was told by my driver that he was doing rather well, and had engaged the famous orchestra leader, Charles Cabral, with his popular Yankees Some of the band were: Joseph Picardi, Carl Patalano, and Charles Gondola, accompanied by Annie Hay, the singer, and Dorothy Scappi, the Spanish dancer. Reaching my desti- nation, the airport, I was greeted by Irene Duff and Helen Pierce, two air hostesses, who helped me on my plane, which was piloted by William Naples. I Hew away from the city happy in the thought that I had met my class- mates of '35. o o Class Prophecy of III-11 CContinued from Page 295 Scotti extracting a tooth for Mafalda Regina, a patient in the hospital. We came to a beautiful new art museum designed by the architects, Salvatore Di Tucci and George Smith. Here George Di Franco, the superin- tendent, showed us around. Among the famous pictures was The Age of Ignorance, represented by a trail of pupils entering school and painted by Mary Di Lello. Next, we came to a colony of authors. Chester Marcotti and Cosmo Macero, two prominent authors, had just completed the year's best seller, Best Ways to Live and Save Energy. Upon leaving the author's colony, we passed a music studio. Someone was rendering a solo, O Happy Days. As the last notes of O Happy Days rang in my ears, I awoke feel- ing glad that our happy days had not yet ended, for I hope that I may truly prophesy many more happy years for the class of '35. o o Class Prophecy of III-9 fContinued from Page 255 leader was Isabelle Raymond because of the swing and rhythm of it. The voice of the announcer pro- claimed the network signature and the Rambling Rhymestern picked up the program from a local station, and behold it was another Southernite, Sophie Slubenuck. Feeling that our evening was com- plete, Mary and Elizabeth departed, and I fell into a soft, sound sleep. 0 0 Class Prophecy of III-2 CContinued from Page 115 title Discoveries of the Last Ten Years. In her address she tells of the marvelous experiments made by Clifford Hubbell concerning flying in the stratosphere. Later, in our adventure, we visit a peculiar construction, which we dis- cover to be the local high school. We see Mary McQuestion struggling with her class of ambitious Algebra pupils, trying to make them comprehend x as being the unknown number, also in the same school are Ethel Naiman and Mary Holden conducting their Latin and French groups, re- spectively. In the next room we look in on Eunice Felton and Phyllis Lavelli, who are now successful librarians. And now, here we are leaving our friends on Mars, preparing for our trip to Mercury in hope of renewing more of our old acquaintances of the good old Southern, class of '35, o o Oratorical Contest Southern entered its second Ora- torical contest upon the invitation of the Somerville Rotary Club. We were invited to send to their luncheon at the Hotel Woodbridge, on April 2, a pupil who would represent the school in an oratorical contest. Under the supervision of Mr. Brod- erick, the elimination contest was held, leaving the remaining pupils to compete in the finals. Tillie Nissen- baum, James Kelso, Paul Niles, Jos- eph J. McCarthy, Joseph Sousa, Rus- sel Smith, and Francis Stanger de- livered their orations at the third year assembly on March 13. The Misses Coll, Frost, and the Messrs. McGuire, McMahon, and Murray acted as judges. Tillie Nissenbaum was chosen as the best speaker to act as school representative at the Rotary Club. There,' with the representatives from the Western and Northeastern, she delivered her speech and received a handsome medal. The speech was an essay on the motto of the Rotary Club, He profits most who serves best. o o Southern Ranks High in Attendance Southern made a splendid record in attendance during the year. The sections having the highest per cents are:- III-3-98.12 III-1-96.77 II-4-95.77 II-2--95.66 I-1-96.64 I-2-95.84 o o Our Custodians Southern may well boast of attrac- tive well-kept classrooms. To our custodians, Mr. Meskill, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Donovan, and Mr. Dowd, we wish to extend our sincerest thanks for their services rendered throughout the past three years. Neat surroundings have been to us as inducements to study, and, during the winter, we were grateful for the continuous warmth each day. Class Will fContinued from Page 25 His trick of getting dues when you don't want to pay. All these we leave you on Graduation Day! Signed, III-12. sealed, published, and de- the twentieth day of June to be the last Will and Testament of of '35, in the presence of Signed, clared on the Class all concerned.

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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

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J GRADUATION NUMBER 0 o o o o 0 0 o 0 o 0 0 0 33 And Not a Crooner Neighbor: You look tired and sleepy, Janie. Little Jane: It's that new baby at our house. He broadcasts almost all night long. Not to Be Caught Alice, trying to make an impression: Two characters of history I always admired are Napoleon and Bonaparte. Joe: Well, aren't they synony- mous? Alice: Napoleon was always more synonymous than Bonaparte. O 0 Vowels We are little airy creatures, All of different voice and features g One of us in glass is set, One of us you'll find in jet. T'other you may see in tin, And the fourth a box within. If the fifth you should pursue It can fly from you. 7 --Swift. o o Unethical Dog Doctor: Look here, don't you know my consulting hours are from 6 to 7 P. MI? Patient: Yes, but the dog that bit me didn't. O O The Literalist! The small boy had fallen into the stream, but had been rescued. How did you come to fall in? asked a bystander. I didn't come to fall in, the boy explained, I came to fish. O O Overdoing It Cup o' tea, weak, said a customer at a London oflice stall. When the concoction was brought to him, he eyed it cynically. Well, what's wrong with it? You said weak, didn't you? Weak, yes, was the reply, but not 'elplessf' V Just Fun Arthur Albertelli, Humor Editor Had a Silent Horn Anything the matter with the car? Well, there's only one part of it that doesn't make a noise, and that's the horn. 0 0 A Ready Reckoner If there were four flies on a table and I killed one, how many would be left '! inquired the teacher. One, answered the bright little girl. The dead one. o o Answered Like Papa Himself It happened in New York's lower East Side. How many seasons are there? asked the teacher. Just tWo,l' answered Rachel. VVhat are they? inquired the puzzled instructor. Slack and busy, replied Rachel. o 0 Bound to Laugh He: lf I see anything funny, I'm simply bound to laugh. She: I say, you must find shaving a rather dangerous job. o o Mr. Fugit Himself A man went into a shop to buy a fountain pen. The young sales- woman gave him one to try, and he covered several sheets of paper with the words, Tempus Fugit. The saleswoman offered him another pen. Perhaps, she said, you'd like one of these better, Mr. Fugit. o o An Enthusiastic Audience The Bore: I'm rather good at imi- tations. I imitate almost any bird you can name. She fstiiiing a yawnj: How about a homing pigeon ? o o Getting Along Do you think I might sing in pub- lic now? Yes, answered the singing master. I don't see why you shouldn't join in the National Anthem. Too Obliging by Half Mother: Will my dear little Fred- die's photo be anything like him? Photographer: Yes, madam, but we can alter that. O O A Matter of Pounds Aunt Hetty: Sakes alive, I don't believe no woman could ever be so fat. Uncle Sy: What y' reading now, Hetty? Hetty: Why, this paper tells about an Englishwoman that lost two- thousand pounds. Teacher: An anonymous person is one that does not wish to be known. Who's that laughing in the class ? Pupil: An anonymous person. Poet: You mean that I ought to stop writing poetry? Editor: No, you ought to begin. Voice: Doctor, come quick, my child has swallowed my pencil. Doctor: I'l1 be right over, what are you doing? Voice: Using my fountain pen. , Teacher: When one goes out on a cold beautiful winter morning, what does one see on every hand? Pupil: Gloves. I can show you how ten men stood under an umbrella, and not one got wet. How's that? It wasn't raining. Teacher: Jimmie, give me the meaning of defence, defeat, and de- tail. Jimmie: When the dog jumped over de fence fdefenceb de feet ide- featJ came before de tail fdetailjf'