Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1929 volume:

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' ' k aSA;aa A A; A- ' •v a-,..a va- AA • A . ■ A %A ;,:s PubUgfjeb bp tf)c 0ratiuatins Class (jomas! neE t©eaber i isE cfjool l artforb, Connecticut The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School AUTOGRAPHS tijE (UlasB of U129 r spertfullu ir iitcate tljis (Class Hook one fultom (oe sl|all long reuteutber for I]is frtenblhtess, but, nitb goob gporfsotansliip, a teacl|er autoog teaci|ers, a xnan among meit Ilao Raines, E. Allan Maines, A. B ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Class Book Staff wishes to announce its apprecia¬ tion of the services of: Miss Hood and Miss Craig, as faculty advisers of the Editorial Board. Mr. Stanley, as faculty adviser of the Business Board. Miss Forbes in supervising the preparation of the Class Night and Graduation programs in time for publication in this book. The Frank Irving Cooper Company, Architects, in the loan of the halftone views of this school. 6 FOREWORD r is with mingled feelings of pride, hope, and doubt that we place in your hands this Class Book —pride in our accom¬ plishment, hope and doubt as to your reaction. In publishing this book, we have attempted to be neither very deeply serious, nor entirely humorous. Above all, have we tried to elimi¬ nate any statements which might cause injured feelings. If we have knocked, we have knocked lightly, with no petty feeling, and always good-naturedly. This book, however, needs no apology. We feel sure that any possible slight—a slight which in all probability will seem ludicrous, even to the one who has suffered it, a few years hence—will be entirely erased by the value of this book as a reminder of the days at Weaver. May the Spirit of ’29A ride triumphant over all! R. P. 7 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS BOOK STAFF Editorial Board Reuben Peiss, Editor Victor L Harris, Assistant Editor Associate Editors Eva Solloway Millicent M. Leader Benjamin L. Goldenberg Sophie Kenig Sidney M. Goldstein G. Douglas Salmon Jonas A. Kaufman Typing Staff Erances A. Hershkowitz Jennie S. Adelman Sylvia C. Gladstein Itria L. Lombardo Faculty Advisers —Miss Hood and Miss Craig Business Board Sidney H. Burness, Business Manager Coleman Tulin, Assistant Manager Associates Morton J. Levine Samuel Beleskie Martina C. Lynch Faculty Adviser —Mr. Stanley 8 Editorial Board Business Board 9 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS ROLL GIRLS Jennie S. Adelman Florence Altshuler Mildred Beizer Rose Bicov Laura Brueggestrat Marion F. Campbell Rachel L. Cassiff Genevieve F. Clarkin Matilda J. Cohn Ailene A. Darling Lucille DuBoff Frances Gladstein Sylvia C. Gladstein Nora Gotkis Frances A. Hershkowitz Alice J. Johnson Sophie Kenig Evelyn E. Kilray Anna E. Kleiman Lillian Kulick Millicent M. Leader Dorothy E. Levine Itria L. Lombardo Martina C. Lynch Rose J. Meister Elorence E. Moffitt Eunice Montei Blanche Podnetsky Janet Smith Margaret Smith Eva Solloway Rose M. Vallera Doris 1. Visco Ereda Walker 10 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS ROLL BOYS Everett H. Adams, Jr. Luther P. Adams Morris Alexander Samuel Beleskie Isador H. Berson Hyman H. Bronstein Sidney H. Burness Valentino D. Clementino Bernard J. Coughlin Arthur L. DuBrow Fletcher J. Freligh Abe S. Garber Albert N. Glassman Nathan Glider Abraham R. Goldberg Benjamin L. Goldenberg Sidney M. Goldstein Manuel M. Goldstien Victor I. Harris Paul V. Johnson Jonas A. Kaufman Malcolm R. Knox Morris David W. Leader Morton J. Levine Leon Levitow Nathan Lieberman Paul Mitnick Reuben Peiss Robert J. Peterson Carl Poch Joseph R. Rosenthal Philip Sack G. Douglas Salmon Meyer J. Schlar Milton Schlossberg Bernard Schulman George J. Sherman Benjamin S. Sind Samuel Sohn Alexander M. Spalter Coleman Tulin Thomas S. Walsh Gilbert A. Williams Maurice Wolotsky Yousman 11 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS OF 1929A Our Motto Virtus nobilitat Class Colors Green and Silver H istorians President David W. Leader Chairman Reception Committee Gilbert A. Williams Orator Prophets Rachel L. Cassiff Paul Mitnick Janet Smith Hyman H. Bronstein Manuel M. Goldstien Marshal Essayist Treasurer Leon Levitow Lucille DuBoff Benjamin S. Sind Motto Committee Committees Tie Committee Color Committee Margaret Smith Jonas A. Kaufman Frances Gladstein Eva Solloway Milton Schlossberg Millicent M. Leader Arthur L. DuBrow Lillian Kulick Eunice Montei Reception Committee Paul V. Johnson Robert J. Peterson 12 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School EVERETT H. ADAMS, JR. “Steve” Is this that gallant, gay Lothario?” East High School, Rochester, N. Y. Athletic Association. Steve” came from Rochester, and immediately started to ride on the crest of a wave of popularity. This can only be taken favorably. We know that his quiet, unobtrusive manner and pleas¬ ant wit made him a favorite, and we wonder how much those arguments in Democracy class helped out. LUTHER P. ADAMS “Lu” At every word a reputation dies.” North-west School. A. A.; Boys’ Club ; Boys’ Commercial Club 2A, 4B, Secretary, President 4B ; Assistant Editor of The Lookout” 4B. One of Lu’s” chief characteristics is what may be called an expressive silence. We suspect, however, that his pen supplanted his tongue, for we know of his earnest work for The Lookout.” He is the kind of fellow who gets things done without much noise, and we know of few more admirable traits than this. JENNIE S. ADELMAN “Johnny” The pleasing punishment that women bear.” Arsenal School. Girls’ League 2A, 4B ; A. A. IB, 4B ; Chroni¬ cle” Typist 3B, 4B ; Class Book” Typist. Our expert stenographer ! “Johnny” knows that hard and con¬ scientious work is the secret to success, and no one has been more conscientious than she in her work for The Chronicle” and the “Class Book.” 13 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School MORRIS V. ALEXANDER “Morry” “A proper man as anyone shall see on a summer’s day.” North-west School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. ; Junior Usher. “Morry” became a “heap big frat man” in his Junior year and then he stepped out. He certainly had some “queens” in West Hartford and in Weaver. He was always quiet and well dressed in school, and almost too reserved in his studies. But, “Mori ' y,” stay serious, for it’s the serious men who succeed in life. FLORENCE ALTSHULER “Sanny” “Endow’d with sanctity of reason.” Bulkeley High School. “The Lookout” Board 3B, Pr esident; C. H. L. S. 4A ; Choir 2B, 4B ; Girls’ League 2A, 4B ; A. A. lA, 4B. Florence’s interest and devotion, to her work cannot escape notice. Her sincerity and hard work have stamped their mark upon her actions and, consequently, she is well respected. By the way, you should see “P ' lo” do an aesthetic dance. MILDRED L. BEIZER “Milly” “She is a woman, therefore may be wooed ; She is a woman, therefore may be won.” North-east School. Girls’ League; Senior Committee; A. A.; Ingleside Club 4A, 4B. Mildred is one of our best looking girls and, oddly enough, in view of this quality, very popular with the boys. Her dark, auburn hair has caught the fancy of many a boy and has been a source of envy to the girls. We know she’s had a good time at Weaver. 14 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School SAMUEL BELESKIE “Sam” “Men are but children of a larger growth.” North-east School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; “Chronicle” Business Board 2A, 4B, Circulation Manager of “Chronicle” 3A; “Class Book” Business Board ; Choir 2A, 4B. “Sam” is the class Robin Hood. His jolly, smiling features are very much in the limelight when they choose to be. But “Sam” is modest—ah ! too modest, and he remains to the casual observer a very quiet young man. Don’t be deceived, though. Just look at those merry eyes. IRVING H. BERSON “Fat” “The soul of music slumbers in the shell. Till waked and kindled by the master’s spell.” North-east School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club, Treasurer 3A : Orchestra 2A, 4B ; Inter-High Orchestras 3B, 4B, Librarian ; Basketball Team 2B. Here’s another of those musical Berson’s. He could play most wind instruments and was Mr. Price’s mainstay. Though he was a good catcher, scholastic misfortune invariably kept him from the team. He made most of the inter-class teams, but did not succeed in his studies so well. “Fat’s” conscientious “plugging” as a Senior bodes well for him and shows that he’ll get somewhere in the future. ROSE BICOV “Ro” “What, my dear lady Disdain !” Chauncey Harris School. French Club 3A, 4B; C. H. L. S. 3A, 4B ; A. A. ; Girls’ League. Rose has the modern girl plainly written over her. Yet with Rose this seems to have proved an asset. Although she works after school, not in 227, you may be sure, she has plenty of time to be as gay and as “peppy” as ever. 15 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School HYMAN BRONSTEIN “Shrimp” “For I am nothing if not critical.” North-west School ; Debating Club 3A, 4B ; Honor Society 4A, IB; Junior Usher; A. A.; Boys’ Club; Class Historian. “Shrimp” is an uncontrollable evil, for his vocal organs are in perpetual vibration. Many times his wit overflows its natural sources. Besides, he comes from New Britain. He is, however, one of the most popular members of our class. SIDNEY H. BURNESS “Sid” “I am Sir Oracle, And when I ope my lips. Let no dog bark 1” North-west School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club ; Choir 2A, 4B ; Glee Club 2A, 4A, Vice-President 4A; Dramatic Club 3A, 4B ; Junior Usher; Honor Society, Secretary; Business Manager of “Class Book.” Weaver got a great gift when it got “Sid.” If you don’t believe it, ask him. He’s quite an actor. “Red Head”, did you enjoy kissing Cinderella’s hand?” Often he condescended to speak to us, but how important “Sid” was as Business Manager of the “Class Book.” Keep plugging, “Sid” ; maybe you’ll get a job securing ads for the “Times” or “Courant.” MARION F. CAMPBELL “Tiny” “I never knew so young a body with so old a head.” North-west School. Choir 3A, 4B ; Girls’ League ; A. A. ; Girls’ Business Club 3A ; Ingleside Club 4A, 4B, President 4,B ; Glee Club 4B. Marion is one of our most pleasant classmates, but we never see her around very much. It’s not that she is so inconspicuous when she is around (she isn’t that small), but that she is absent so frequently. We suspect, however, that when she is absent, she practices singing, for Marion is another of our future Ponselles. 16 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School RACHEL CASSIFF “Red” “You’d scarce expect one of my age To speak in public on the stage.” Hartford Public High School. Girls’ League; Choir 3B, 4B ; Glee Club 3B, 4B ; A. A. ; Honor Society ; Arts-Crafts Club 3B, 4B ; Dramatic Club 4A, 4B ; Historian of Class. See that impish breeze with a red tassle going down the corri¬ dor? That’s “Red” Cassiff, a pert, vivacious Miss who is always marching spryly on her toes. Her smile for all is as characteristic of her as her hair. She spent two years at Hartford Public High School, but soon came to our notice at Weaver as a mathematics “whiz.” Oh ! don’t foi ' get, she’s quite an actress, too ! GENEVIEVE F. CLARKIN “Red” “Fair tresses man’s imperial race insnare. And beauty draws us with a single hair.” Hartford Public High School. Girls’ League 2A, 4B; Girls’ Business Club 3A, 4B. “Gen” believes that her golden locks are her crowning glory and we make no objections. Hail to the champion female glass blower of Weaver ! In 1932 “Gen’s” going to mount the soap box for “Al” Smith. VALENTINO D. CLEMENTINO “Clem” “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” North-west School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club. Valentino is not what his name implies. Though a descendant of that passionate Latin race, he is far from a “sheik.” If the saying “Silence is golden” is true, Valentino is solid coin. His smile is very rare, but is as broad as daylight. 17 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School BERNARD J. COUGHLIN “Pinkie” “Yet have I in me something dangerous.” North-east School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club. “Pinkie” was always a happy-go-lucky chap with a sleepy appearance and a Southern drawl. If it hadn’t been for his slight build and scholastic difficulties, “Pinkie” would probably have won a letter in football and baseball; but, ’twas not meant to be so. Let’s hope he’ll get to his work a little earlier than he came to school—he’ll need to. AILENE A. DARLING “A mighty hunter, and her prey was man.” North-east School. Girls’ League; A. A.; Arts-Crafts Club 2A, 3B ; Ingleside Club 4B. At least one girl has a fitting last name, and that’s Ailene. She really is a darling, hence her popularity with the boys. Hers is an unusual popularity, inasmuch as she really is a very quiet girl. LUCILLE DuBOFF “Lu” “Is she not passing fair?” North-west School. Girls’ League; A. A.; C. H. L. S. 3A, 4A; Dramatic Club 3A, 4A ; “The Lookout” Reporter 4A ; Choir 2A, 4A ; Glee Club 3A, 4A ; Class Essayist. Lucille has dignity, beauty, and poise ; and, ah, we almost for¬ got, dramatic ability too. Besides, she wears some of the loveliest dresses—straight from New York, rumor says—that can be seen around Weaver. 18 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School ARTHUR L. DUBROW “Art” For I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Henry Barnard School. Boys’ Club; A. A.; Choir 2A, 4B ; Glee Club 2A, ‘IB ; ’Varsity Football 4B; Member of Motto Com¬ mittee. Perseverance must be Art’s” middle name. It took him three years to make the football team and though he didn’t get his studies easily, he usually got pretty good marks. His bulk always made him a tower of awe in the class. He knew almost every girl in the school but was really not so “fast” as he would have one believe. “Art” should be a man of weight in his big chosen “profession.” FLETCHER J, FRELIGH “Fletch” “Some mute, inglorious Milton here may I’est.” North-west School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. Fletcher is quiet and unassuming, and does not mingle a great deal with the rest of the fellows. His hobby is photography and he has a great interest in that art. ABE S. GARBER “Abe” “Canos hii-suta capillos.” Hartford Public High School. A. A. ; Basketball Squad 4A. Abe came to us from Hartford High, and immediately made his presence felt by rattling off Latin rules at a breath-taking pace. Gradually, he settled down to normal and became an ordinai’y Weav ' erite. Abe is an optimist of the rarest sort. He believes that the younger generation is going to the devil, but is enjoying the delightful descent. 19 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School FRANCES GLADSTEIN “Fran” “They say there are sixty different ways in which a woman may like a man.” North-west School. Girls’ League 2A, 4B ; A. A. lA, 4B ; Girls’ Business Club 3A, 4B ; French Club 3A, 4B, President 4B. Frances is one with personality plus, but somehow one doesn’t appreciate it until one talks with her. “Fran” is one of our best dancers, and how she can glide ! SYLVIA C. GLADSTEIN “Syb” “And mistress of herself though China fall.” Henry Barnard School. Girls’ Business Club 3B, 4B ; Girls’ League 2A, 4B; A. A. 3A, 4B ; “The Lookout” Typist; “Class Book” Typist. Sylvia always seemed to be engrossed in her stenography. And how she can tickle the keys of a typewriter! She certainly got plenty of practice working for the “Class Book.” ALBERT N. GLASSMAN “Al” “None but himself can be his parallel.” Washington Street School. Glee Club 2B, 4B; Dramatic Club (Producers’ Group) 2B, 4B ; Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Choir 2A, 4B; ’Varsity Squad, Football. “Al” is noted for his football prowess, his love for chemistry, and his corned beef sandwiches. In football he is the mainstay ot the team, staying mainly on the bench. In chemistry he covers himself with glory and also with nitric acid. “Al” is a “con- noozer” in good foods through his long experience at the Empire Delicatessen. 20 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School NATHAN GLIDER “Ned” “A youth to fortune and to fame unknown.” North-east School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. “Ned” claims the distinction of never having worn long pants to school. Though he’s quite bashful, he knows a “peach” when he sees her (probably as the result of intense study of his private art gallery). His “nooz donnonz” certainly amused us in French. ABRAHAM R. GOLDBERG “Abe” “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” North-east School. Boys’ Club ; Choir 2A, 4B ; A. A. “Abe” has done something that few Weaverites have accom¬ plished. In his four years at Weaver, he never recited. But how he could talk outside of school! On entering high school, he be¬ came quite serious and even took five subjects for a time. He made up for this by taking only three as a Senior. He once used an electric lawnmower when he needed a shave. But, say what you may, his Lizzies, which he could take apart and reconstruct without Bolt 752 or Cog 96, were the marvels of all Weaver. BENJAMIN L. GOLDENBERG “Ben” “On their own merits, modest men are dumb.” North-east School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club; Classical Club 3A; Junior Usher; Editorial Board of “Class Book”; Honor Society 4B. When “Ben” entered Weaver he crammed and made the honor roll a couple of times. He also wrote some stirring articles and was a member of the Latin sharks. “Ben” has always been a bit girl shy, although he is an admirer of the female sex. But after all this, a man of his thinking capacity ought to get far in his life’s work. “Ben’s” going to be a dentist—let’s all pull with him. 21 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School SIDNEY M. GOLDSTEIN “Sid” “He will laugh thee to scorn.” North-east School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club ; Upper Class Choir 2A, 4B : Orchestra 3A; Classical Club 3A; Junior Usher; Editorial Board of “Class Book” ; Glee Club 2B. “Sid” is a young fellow, “fresh” in his wit, disposed to mocking laughter, and with the earnest ambition to become a banker. At the present time, however, he is handing out bacon and eggs to A. P. patrons. Don’t be despondent, though, “Sid.” A wealthy female will eventually be charmed by your looks and then you will be able to sleep till 11 o’clock every Saturday morning; or else your natural ability will get you there. MANUEL M. GOLDSTIEN “Manny” “I am Alpha, and Omega, the beginning And the end, the first and the last.” Central High School, Springfield. Boys’ Club; A. A. Football Team 4B; Tennis Squad 4A ; Track Squad 3B ; Junior Usher; Dramatic Club 3A, 4B, Vice-President and Treasurer 4B ; Debating Club ; Glee Club 3A, 4B ; Choir 4A, 4B ; Honor Society 4B. “Manny” reminds us of Siegfried, the dragon-killer, the blonde giant from the far North—Springfield, Mass. He has quite a way with the ladies and that curly hair certainly attracted myriads. “Manny” was a member of those Latin sharks and his loud voice pervaded Room 227. His argumentative ability should help him when the legal profession claims him for its own. NORA GOTKIS “Nat” “Oh wearisome condition of humanity.” Wilson Street School. Girls’ Glee Club 2A, 43 ; Choir 2B, 4B ; Girls’ League ; A. A. Nora is our Fiery Radical. She has the courage of her convic¬ tions, and is not afraid to speak up. Her flaming red dress is a challenge to all conservatives, stand-patters, and reactionaries. Fifty years ago she would have been in the front ranks of the suffragettes, but she is now the advocate of the poor and oppressed. Oh yes, Nora is fond of music, the “Internationale” being her favorite song. 22 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School VICTOR I. HARRIS “Vic” “You speak as one fed on poetry.” North-west School. Boys’ Club ; Honor Society ; Junior Usher ; Assistant Editor of “Class Book” ; Second Scholarship Prize lA; First Scholarship Prize 3A ; Second Ranking 4A ; Valedictorian. “Vic” is of the intellectuals, but not of the obnoxious intellec¬ tuals. When he says something it has a meaning; and somehow, though he is fond of quotations, we never tire of hearing them. He is quiet and deep, and gives the impression of competence—com¬ petence not only in scholastic endeavour, but on the athletic field (.Keney Park), for “Vic” is quite a football player. FRANCES A. HERSHKOWITZ “Frankie” “For courtesy wins woman as well as valor may.” Hartford Public High School. Girls’ League; A. A. ; Girls’ Commercial Club 3B, 4B ; Choir 2A, 4B ; “Class Book” Typist. Frances is one of the neatest girls we know; a look at her person will easily affirm this. Her neatness doesn’t far surpass her courtesy, either, and these are only two characteristics of a very charming personality. ALICE V. JOHNSON “Ai” “Secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster.” North-east School. Girls’ League ; Choir 2A, 4B ; Glee Club 4B. Alice is really the “girl of mystery.” She is hardly known to us or the class. But we do know that her silence is accompanied by perseverance. She was for a time out of our class, but she “plugged” right back. Good work, Alice. 23 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School PAUL V. JOHNSON “Val” “I am the very pink of courtesy.” North-west School. ‘‘The Lookout” Editor-in-Chief 3B, 4B : Commercial Club 4A ; Debating Club 4A ; A. A. ; Boys’ Club. Paul is quiet, and a hard worker. For the past year he has devoted most of his extra time to “The Lookout”, and his deft editorial hand is making itself shown in the paper. Unlike most story-book editors, Paul is not a grouch but a “regular fellar.” JONAS A. KAUFMAN “Jo” “I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men.” North-west School. Classical Club 3A, 4A; Arts-Crafts Club 4A, 4B ; Boys’ Club; A. A. ; “The Lookout” Editorial Board 4A; Editorial Board of “Class Book” ; Tie Committee. “Jo” is the jolly jester, the crafty cartoonist, and the wily wisecracker of the class. He once tried to write a serious theme, but gave it up as a bad job. The English teachers have since used up numerous red pencils on his masterpieces of coordinated thought. As for his ties—oh, his ties! they reach the heights of flamboyant, fantastic, and feverish draperies. SOPHIE KENIG “So” “A still, small voice.” North-west School. Girls’ League; French Club 3A, 4B; Dramatic Club 4A, 4B ; Editorial Staff of “Class Book.” We all look with wondering eyes at the exceedingly neat and trim Sophie. How does she achieve her meticulousness ? Ah! That’s one of her dark secrets 1 There is a merry humor and a love for beautiful dancing peeping out of her brown eyes. We really envy and admire such daintiness ! 24 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School EVELYN E. KILRAY “Ev” “Red as a rose is she.” North-west School. Ingleside Club 2A, 4B; Girls’ League; A. A. ; Upper Choir 3JJ, 4B. Three cheers for Evelyn. She’s a good sport, a good athlete, and a staunch and loyal Weaverite. While she is not an outstand¬ ing member of our class, she is a good citizen, which in itself deserves commendation. ANNA E. KLEIMAN “Ann” “She is so constant, and so kind.” North-east School. Choir 2A, 4B ; A. A. 3B, 4B ; Girls’ League lA, 4B ; Ingleside Club 2B, 4B. A fellow will never make a mistake by taking “Ann” along on a motor trip—she took Auto Mechanics. “Ann” is quite cute. She’s also ambitious and is capitalizing her knowledge gained in auto mechanics by managing her father’s store. MALCOLM R. KNOX “Mai” “Man delights me not, nor woman either.” Hartford Public High School 1925B. Boys’ Club 3B, 4B ; A. A. 3B, 4J3 ; Arts-Crafts Club 3B, 4B. Here is another of our silent brigade. “Mai” is well up among the class in scholarship. We hear he aspires to become an artist. If he applies himself as diligently and efficiently to art as he has to his studies, he can’t help being a success. 25 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School LILLIAN KULICK “Peppy” “My loi ' cl, you know what Virgil sings Woman is variable and most mutable.” Arsenal School. Choir 4A, 4B ; C. H. L. S. 4B ; A. A. ; Girls’ League. We are glad that “Peppy” decided to come back this term. With her came bobbed hair and silver-rimmed glasses. We hardly recognized her, even though she is the same dignified, sweet one. We should like to know just where she acquired the knowledge for her arguments. DAVID W. LEADER “Dave” “He,was a burning and a shining light.” North-west School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. ; Debating Club 3A, 4A, Secretary-Treasurer 4A ; Dramatic Club 4A, 4B, President 4B ; Glee Club 2A, 4A, Librarian 3B, President 4A; Choir 2A, 4B ; Junior Usher ; Honor Society, President 4B ; Second Scholarship Prize 2A ; Ring Committee; President of Class. Despite his black thatch, “Dave” is 1929A’s “white-headed boy.” Since he has won every class and club election in which he has participated, it is safe to assume that he is, perhaps, a bit popular. We suggest that he adopt as his motto, “Stick with the unshaven chin, and ride to victory.” MILLICENT M. LEADER “Mil” “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” North-west School. Ingleside Club 3A, 3B ; Junior Orchestra 3A, 3B ; Girls’ League; A. A. ; Color Committee; Editorial Hoard of “Class Book.” Millicent has a lovely smile that often displays her pearly teeth. She has a reputation for cheerfulness, and we have never seen her quarrel. She holds, therefore, among the girls, about the same degree of popularity as her brother does among the boys. 26 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School DOKOTHY E. LEVINE “Dot” Brevity is the soul of wit.” Arsenal School. French Club 3A, 4B ; Girls’ Business Club 3A, 4B : Girls’ League ; A. A. ; The Lookout” Board 4A. Dot” just seems to express the height of Dorothy. Yet her stature has by no means impaired her ability. Dorothy is witty and to her may be applied the three C’s—Cool, Calm, and Collected. MORTON J. LEVINE “Congo” For most men (till by losing rendei-ed sager). Will back their own opinions by a wager.” North-west School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Upper Choir 2A, 4B ; Classical Club 2A, 3A ; Junior Usher; Honor Society 4A, 4B ; Glee Club 2A, 4A ; Business Board of Class Book.” Morton’s angelic, freckled features have long been a landmark in Weaver. He is as conspicuous and fiery as Mussolini. He reached the climax of his career when he was termed “pugnacious” by a certain Latin teacher, but fell to the lowest depths when he was termed “Cutie” by another one. LEON LEVITOW “Tub” “ ’Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.” North-west School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club ; Classical Club 3A, 4A ; Glee Club 2A, 2B ; Choir 2A, 4B ; Football Team 4B ; Tennis Team 4A ; Baseball Squad 4A ; Basketball Squad 3A, 4B ; Class Marshal. Tub”, a six-foot monarch, was one of the best-liked of our class. He was quite a sheik” and his massive frame attracted many of the weaker sex. As a rule he got in “dutch” with his teachers but then took out his wrath on Congo (“Tubby” was really unaware of the full extent of his strength). “Tubby’s” argumenta¬ tive instinct will get him into many a hole, but his great size will counterbalance this and make him a man of great heft in his life’s work. 27 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School NATHAN LIEBERMAN “Nate” “A little saving is no sin.” North-east School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Choir 2A, 4B ; Glee Club 2A. “ ‘Nate’ Lieberman’s a printer’s son And a printer he’ll become.” Yes, he has that mark of most printers—eye-glasses. “Nate” was a good Boy Scout and meat-man. After the first hundred cuts he hardly chopped up his hands. As an ice-skater he’ll always be as good an arm-breaker. But “Nate” must be given credit as a plugger. He plods along his own weird course, but he usually gets there just the same. ITRIA L. LOMBARDO “E” “Bright gem instinct with music, vocal spark.” Brown School. Choir lA, 4B ; Glee Club 2A, 3B ; Girls’ League ; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps lA, 4B ; A. A. ; Ingleside Club 2B, 4B ; Arts- Crafts Club 4A, 4B ; “The Lookout” 4A, 4B. Itria is a lively and merry girl. Her bright-colored clothing is a proof of her merry spirit. All joking aside, if you haven’t heard Itria sing, there’s another good thing you’ve missed. MARTINA C. LYNCH “Tina” “I love tranquil solitude.” North-west School. Girls’ League; A. A. ; Business Board ol “Class Book” ; French Club 4B. Martina never seems to idle much, but is eager to get her work done. She is another member of the Latin quartette. She does enjoy an occasional vacation on Friday, however. Martina knows her work, but if she has any doubt on a topic, she refuses any attempt to make a recitation—a characteristic which oft be¬ wildered both her teachers and her friends. 28 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School ROSE J. MEISTER “Mickey” “Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye.” North-east School. Girls’ League ; A. A. Rose appears to the majority as being quiet but to those who know her she’s not quite so. We admire her faithfulness as a friend and her pleasant manners. PAUL MITNICK “Peche” “For even though vanquished, he could argue still.” A. A. ; Boys’ Club; Debating Club 3A, 4A ; Classical Club 3A, 4B, President 4A, Executive Committee; Exchange Editor of “The Lookout” 4A ; Class Orator. Paul talks like Dumas’s “Porthos”—“11 parle pour le plaisir de parler et de s’entendre.” He talks an especially fine game of handball. No description of Paul would be complete without men¬ tioning his temerity in the “chem lab.” There he has distinguished himself by his subduing of the fiery magnesium, and the death blow which he dealt to hydrogen chloride. FLORENCE E. MOFFITT “Flo” “Not stepping o’er the bounds of modesty.” North-west School. Girls’ League 3B, 4B ; A. A. 3B, 4B. Florence is so quiet that she is scarcely noticed. But to one who has observed her closely, she appears to be very conscientious, grave, a fine sport, and a good athlete. 29 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School EUNICE MONTEI “Eune” “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo ?” North-west School. Dramatic Club 3B, 4B ; Arts-Crafts Club 2A, 4B, Vice-President and Treasurer 3B, Secretary 4A, President 4B : Girls’ League lA, 4B, Executive Board 2B, 3A ; A. A. ; Ingle- side Club 2B, 3A. Eunice is a very quiet and innocent little girl in school. But, did you ever see her in action? Pep? Speed? Just watch her. She outdoes them all. REUBEN PEISS “Ruby” “Of all those arts in which the wise excel. Nature’s chief masterpiece is writing well.” North-east School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club ; First Scholarship Prize 2A ; First Scholarship 4A ; Junior Usher ; “Chronicle” 3B, 4B, Editor 4B ; Honor Society ; Editor of “Class Book” ; Salutatorian. “Ruby” has so many brains that if he had a couple more he’d need to be twins. The way he could talk French and quote Latin rules was nobody’s business. He didn’t go out for much except “The Chronicle”, but there he wrote some good editorials. If he makes the honor roll of life as consistently as he has in school (and he probably will), he’ll be a great man. ROBERT J. PETERSON “Pete” “Beware the fury of a patient man.” Weaver Boys’ Commercial Club 4A ; Reception Committee; A. A. ; Boys’ Club. Robert is one of our most cheerful classmates. He just breezes along in a happy-go-lucky way, never seeming to be going anywhere in particular, but endearing himself to all. He didn’t seem to know what an enemy was ; in fact, the only one that could incense him was an English teacher. 30 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CARL POCH “Poke” “He clraweth the thread of his verbosity Finer than the staple of his argument.” Grenville High School, Cleveland, Ohio. Boys’ Club ; A. A. Carl came to Weaver in his Lower Senior year and imme¬ diately began to flood the classrooms with “Wells.” When he took time off from oratory, however, he became a reg’lar fellow, as likeable as any. Carl hopes that some day the Weaver students will be studying “Poch’s Orations.” BLANCHE PODNETSKY “Butch” “ ’Tis beauty truly blent, whose red and white Nature’s own sweet and cunning head laid on.” North-west School. Girls’ League 3A, 4B ; A. A. 3A, 4B ; Girls’ Business Club 3A, 4B, President 4B ; C. H. L. S. 3B, 4B, Vice-President and Treasurer 4A, President 4B. “Butch” has had her share of laughter and fun. Many times after a hearty laugh little dewdrops could be noticed making its way down her cheeks. Her ever-present smile was an indication of her good nature, which made lighter the task of all who met her. The class needed a few more like Blanche. JOSEPH R. ROSENTHAL “Joe” “I am ever merry when I hear sweet music.” North-east School 1925. Choir 2A, 4B ; Glee Club 2A, 4B ; Boys’ Club ; Orchestra IB, 4B ; Inter-Class High School Orchestra 3A, 4B ; A. A. “Joe” is an example of the artistic soul burled under the rubbish of worldly pleasures. His artistry and his appreciation of beauty which sometimes peeps forth, especially in themes, are sub¬ merged under a river of worldly cynicism and suppression of senti¬ ment. Some day he’ll climb upon the shore of a life in which he is true to himself. 31 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School PHILIP SACK “Phil” “I am a man more sinned against than sinning.” Arsenal School. A. A. ; JBoys’ Club ; Glee Club 2A, 3A ; Choir ; Football Squad 2B ; ’Varsity Baseball 4A. “Phil” aspired to be an athlete and succeeded in baseball. He had an awful drag with his French and Latin teachers and surely could talk and sing when not called upon. Even though “credet equos”, he had some wisdom to get through Latin 8. Let’s hope you’ll settle down and get more serious, “Phil.” G. DOUGLAS SALMON “Doug” “Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth.” North-west School. Radio Club IB, 2A ; “The Lookout” Edito¬ rial Board 3A, 3B ; Boys’ Club ; A. A. ; Football Squad 4B ; Editorial Board of “Class Book.” “Doug” is a likeable chap who seems to be everywhere and nowhere. During the last term, he suddenly and mysteriously de¬ veloped a liking for the middle part of New York State. Between his wanderings about the school, “Doug” took time off to do some editorial work for “The Lookout” and the “Class Book.” MEYER J. SCHLAR “Mike” “A hit, a very palpable hit.” North-east School 1924A. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Baseball 2A, 4B, Baseball Captain 4B. Meyer is a plodder. He goes about his duties systematically and quietly. If he fails, he picks up where he first started and begins again. This quality, we suspect, may have a great deal to do with his prowess as a baseball player, and it certainly accounts for the respect tendered him by all of us. 32 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School MILTON SCHLOSSBERG “Trixie” “By sports—are all his cares beguiled.” North-west School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Football Squad 2B, 3B ; Football Team 4B ; Basketball Squad 2B, 4B ; .Baseball Team 2A, 4A. “Trixie” is our nearest approach to an all-around athlete, par¬ ticipating in ’varsity football, baseball, and basketball. He is not exactly girl-shy as many a fair Weaverite will tell you. Milton is a member of the A. H. O. L. (Ancient and Honorable Order of Lenoxites). BERNARD SCHULMAN “Bernie” “To be, or not to be : that is the question.” Hartford Public High School 1926. Debating Club 3A, 4B, Executive Committee 4B ; Boys’ Club 2B, 4B ; A. A. 2B, 4J3. “Bernie” is a fellow whom few understand. He has really a very thoughtful mind, and has ideas that not one out of t?n would harbor. His difficulty lies, however, in finding words to express what he thinks. In trying to explain, he often gives one the wrong impression ; but, if he ever conquers this weakness, we shall hear something worth while. GEORGE SHERMAN “Professor” “Tempt not a desperate man.” North-east School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. “Professor” was the Hartford News’s only rival. He didn’t associate much with anyone but his magazines. Keep it up, George, and maybe some day, somehow, you’ll own the Curtis Ptiblishing Company. 33 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School BENJAMIN S. SIND “Ben” “I awoke one morning, and found myself famous.” Arsenal School. A. A. ; Boys’ Club; Glee Club 2A, 3B ; Choir 2A, 4B ; Junior Usher ; Class Treasurer. “Ben” is our idea of ye perfect gentleman. Always with a cheery smile on his features, he strides lengthily through life. And his complexion !—you know the kind she loves to touch. JANET SMITH “Chink” ‘‘For her own person. It beggared all description.” North-west School. Girls’ League, President 4B, Vice-Presi¬ dent 3B, Secretary 3A; Dramatic Club, Secretary 3A, 4B ; Girls’ Glee Club, President 2A, 4B ; Honor Society, Vice-President 4B ; Class Prophetess. Janet has charm, beauty, and is good-natured. Anyone seen Janet? Why, yes. She’s busy with Girls’ League, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, et cetera. Her smile alone can account for her popular¬ ity with the boys as well as girls. We all make a deep bow to ‘‘a jolly good fellow”—Janet. MARGARET SMITH “Peggy” ‘‘Her voice was soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” Swissvale High School, Swissvale, Pa. Girls’ League; Senior Orchestra 2B, 4B ; Concertmaster 4A, 4B ; Inter-High School Orches¬ tra 3B, 4B ; Honor Society. Being a member of the Latin quartette, Margaret can usually be found in the morning translating. Thus she always knows her lesson. She is very quiet, rarely mixing with the other students, and, above all, she is meticulous, especially about her hair. 34 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School SAMUEL SOHN “Sam “The sleep of a laboring man is sweet.” North-west School. A. A. lA, 4B ; Boys’ Club 2A, 4B ; Basket¬ ball Squad 3B. “Sam’s” smallness of stature does not necessarily argue small¬ ness of character. In fact, his generosity amounts almost to a fault. He was voted the best sport, and he is a “jolly good fellow.” EVA SOLLOWAY “Eve” “Discourse, the sweeter banquet of the mind.” Hartford Public High School. Arts-Crafts Club 3A, 4B ; A. A.; Girls’ League: French Club 4B, Vice-President and Treasurer 4B. Eva is good natured, and generally quiet. Sometimes, however, we are surprised by the spark of deviltry which is hidden in her. She is always anxious that her homework be done, and every morn¬ ing before school, she is seen with the Latin quartette, busily translating. Eva hopes that one day she will be famous as a dress designer. ALEXANDER M. SPALTER “Alex” “I am sure care’s an enemy to life.” Ai ' senal School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; French Club 2A, 4B, Vice-President. “Alex” is the classic example of the Teacher’s Terror. With his confrere and brother-in-arms, “Phil” Sack, he holds the all- time record for involuntary retirement from the French Class. If all the separate noises emitted by Spalter were laid end to end, they would make a fearful racket. 35 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School COLEMAN TULIN “Unc” “Crafty men condemn studies.” Arsenal School. Boys’ Club; A. A. ; Choir 2A, 4A ; Arts- Crafts Club 3A ; Assistant Business Manager of “Class Book.” Coleman is a friend of the Arts, photographic and Sillman, the late member of our own class. Dame Rumor hath it that not the least of his accomplishments is a peculiar skill in the gentle art of “faisant des excuses.” He certainly manages to get along with no great effort. HOSE M. VALLERA “Chick” “A good woman is always quiet, rather than talkative.” Brown School. A. A. ; Girls’ League; Girls’ Business Club 3B, 4B. Rose is one of those who prefer a few staunch friends to a great number of acquaintances. Consequently, she did not mix with us very much. Fi’om what we know of her, however, she seems to be an interesting talker, once started. DORIS 1. VISCO “Dot” “Drink to me only with thine eyes.” Commerce High School, Springfield, Mass. A. A. 4B ; Girls’ League 4B. Doris came from Commerce High of Springfield and promptly proceeded to show an unusual combination of beauty and brains, as evidenced by the ever-present circle of male admirers and those dear little report cards. We should certainly have liked to have had her with us before, but even in these few months she has won a definite and high place among us. 36 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School FREDA WALKER “Free” “Woman’s at best a contradiction still.” North-west School. Arts-Crafts Club 2A, 4B; Ingleside Club 2A, 4B ; Girls’ Glee Club 3B, 4A ; Choir lA, 4B ; Girls’ League lA, 4B ; A. A. 3A. Freda is one of those small, but “oh my” persons and, inciden¬ tally, is quite the essence of dignity becoming a Senior. One should continue; she’s dainty and that is why her taste in clothing, espe¬ THOMAS WALSH “Tom” I bear a charmed life.” Saint Thomas Seminary. A. A., Secretary 4A, President 4B ; Football Squad 3B : Basketball Team 2A, 4B. Tom” is popular for his vivid Irish personality and his athletic prowess. His forte is basketball and few can excel him there. How much the school thinks of him is shown by his election to the presidency of the A. A. GILBERT A. WILLIAMS “Gib” “The front of Jove himself.” North-west School. Boys’ Commercial Club 4A, 4B; Football Squad 1926 ; ’Varsity Football 1928 ; Senior Choir; A. A. lA, 4B ; Chairman Reception Committee. Behold one of our biggest (not only literally) members. Besides being a football player deluxe, and quite a “sheik”, “Gib” is chairman of the reception committee. With this combination, how can the girls resist him ? His biggest asset, however, is his ' own pleasant personality, and we’ll all bear witness to that. cially footwear, is exquisite. 37 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School “He was the glass Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves.” North-west School. Boys’ Club ; A. A.; Choir 4A. “Moe” always had innumerable “gym” periods to make up, but that didn’t worry him. He was happy-go-lucky and his drawl could be heard above the mob as he argued with “Spike.” His writing is practically undecipherable, but that will help him in his bookkeeping when he takes over his father’s paint shop. “Congrat¬ ulations upon your romance with Ann of Boston, “Moe.” MORRIS YOUSMAN “Spike” “I dare do all that may become a man.” Arsenal School. Boys’ Club ; A. A. “Spike” is the class paradox. One would never suspect him of harboring an intellectual thought, but, nevertheless, he is quite a thinker. By the failure of the gods to endow him with Dubrowian proportions. Weaver lost a Cagle in the bud. 38 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School LAURA BRUEGGESTRAT “Bubbles” “It is well to lie fallow for awhile.” North-west School. A. A. ; Girls’ League; Ingleside Club lA, 4J3. Laura is busy and buzzing with her affairs outside of school, but she can always snatch a moment or two from her engrossing affairs to smile. Haven’t you heard about traveling in Gei-many ? Ask Laura ; she’ll tell you all about her trip. MATILDA J. COHN “Tillie” “The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” North-west School. Girls’ League 2A, 4B; A. A. lA; C. H. L. S. 2B. The scorned art of talking egotistically is carried out by “Tillie”, and she was voted the most sophisticated. We have been told that she enjoys her English class ’.nimensely and agrees in all details with the teacher. We wonder if it’s true. 39 The Thomas Snell Weaver High School Assembly Hall—From Stage Assembly Hall, Stage, and Rear Classroom —From Balcony 41 The Library The Gymnasium 42 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Friday, January 25, 1929 Address of Welcome Class Song. Oration. Trumpet Solo. Essay. Class Song. Class History. Violin Solo. Class Prophecy. . David W. Leader . The Class Words by Sylvia Gladstein Music by Fi ' ances Hershkowitz . Paul Mitnick . Joseph Rosenthal Accompanied by Millicent Leader . Lucille DuBofj .. The Class Words by Sidney Goldstein Music by Arthur DuBrow . Rachel Cassiff, Hyman Bronstein . Margaret Smith Accompanied by Millicent Leader . Janet Smith GRADUATION PROGRAM Wednesday, January 30, 1929 Valse Ballet, by Granier—The Orchestra Salutatory . Reuben Peiss Riping and Rotting . Benjamin Sind Grooves and Graves . Janet Smith Adventure Nowadays . Morton Levine Homeland, by Huerter— The Orchestra Fear . Arthur DuBroiv The Lost Art of Dancing . Sophie Kenig The Failure of Success . Sidney Goldstein Valedictory . Victor Harris Les Toreadors, by Bizet—The Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas . Mr. Fred D. Wish, Superintendent of Schools ALTERNATES At This Very Moment . Rose Bicov The Baby and the Pistol . Ben Goldenberg 43 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS Parents, Teachers, Friends: In accordance with custom, we have assembled here tonight in a body before you, who are most concerned with our welfare, to review the outstanding history of our past four years and to visual¬ ize what may be in store for us. Each of our futures will be different, for our education has opened up many possibilities to us. Without our high school education, would not success be difficult to obtain? Now who knows what we may become? A President of the United States, a great actress, a doctor with a cute Van Dyke, an expert bridge player, or a floorwalker in a five-and-ten cent store! Indeed, great hopes are now raised for us, and not without a true foundation. We are about to sever connections with Weaver High. We may not be weeping, but still there is a pang of sorrow at leaving this beautiful school. Some of us will miss it because it was easy, others because it meant struggle, but we shall all miss it. But wherever we go in life, we will not forget the ideals and principles, especially those of loyalty and sportsmanship, which we have learned in our experience here. ' Whether successful or not, our high school education is over now. We signalize the end of our attempt, humorously and seriously, by Class Night and Graduation. We have long been awaiting this climax to our efforts. And tonight’s program also marks a change: the history and prophecy will be given different from the customary method of a play. But 1 assure you that you will not be disappointed in this novelty, for those whom we have chosen to keep this event forever fresh in our memories have done their best. Whether or not it was due to our superstition, we have no testator. I trust you will enter into the spirit of the occasion, and find some enjoyment in what we have to say. And in behalf of the Class of 1929A, I cordially welcome you to our Class Night Exercises. DAVID W ' . LEADER. 44 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CL SS:SCrJG Words by Sylvia. Gladstein Music by Frances Hershkowitz Farewell to you 0 Weavei High, To - night our dreams come true. And W . if ' J J j I J . 1- even though we leave you now We ' ll still be proud of you. Our hap py days fervor for your fame :hoeus I J I wc and Dear old school sing her praises. Green White we cheer. and For her friendship her honor Our Alma Mater dear. I J In our hearts you ' ll be re mem bered. We grieve to say good - bye. Twenty - nine A J J J t I - II = bids farewell to you 0 Weaver High. 45 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School ORATION CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL O you know a play called “Justice , by the famous English writer, John Galsworthy? It tells us how a young man, who had never done anything unlawful in his life, through sheer force of circumstances forged a check for a small amount of money and was made to pay the penalty for this crime. “Gentlemen of the jury, cries the eloquent orator appealing for the defense, “men like the prisoner are destroyed daily under our law for want of that human insight which sees them as they really are, patients, and not criminals. If the prisoner be found guilty, and treated as though he were a crimi¬ nal type, he will, as experience shows us, in all probability become one. I beg you not to return a verdict that may thrust him into prison and brand him forever. Imprison him as a criminal, and I affirm to you that he will be lost. Nevertheless the young man was incarcerated for having trans¬ gressed. This young man just making his ascent up the ladder of society and business, a man of fine character and noble ideals, who through absolute compulsion had stolen a few hundred dollars by forgery—he must pay the penalty that the law demands of him. He enters prison, an innocent and an ambitious young man, full of hopes, happy to have helped some unfortunate being with the money he had stolen, yet reluctant to pay such a penalty for it. He comes out embittered against society, a man whose ideas have been corrupted, whose ambitions and hopes have been shattered. 46 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School whose name goes down in the annals of crime as a criminal, marked and shunned by every one as a criminal, a man who had been behind prison bars, an ex-convict. At the end this young man commits suicide, the inevitable consequence of his prison term. The young man had done wrong and justice had said, “You must pay for it.” Justice imprisoned him for a crime for which he was hardly to blame. Justice ruined his entire life after his prison term. Justice killed him. Was this really Justice? Crime is a disease and criminals are the patients of this disease. We must make a diagnosis before we proceed with the medication. Before the alleged criminal comes before the bar of justice, he should be examined socially, mentally, and psychologically in a psycho¬ pathic laboratory, that his mental status may be fully determined. At least two-thirds of the inmates of our penal institutions are mentally defective. How is it humanly possible to punish a man when we are not sure that he is really to blame? Is society protected when we imprison a man for a criminal action, not knowing how much of his crime was due to inheritance, how much to an early environment, how much to other matters over which the offender has had no control? When a doctor in diagnosing the ailment of his patient, finds the patient to have a temperature of 102, he does not say to the sick one, “Now Mr. Jones, you must not have this high temperature. It is not right. Get rid of it immediately.” He proceeds to cure Mr. Jones. He prescribes an appropriate medi¬ cine. The same thing holds true with the criminal. We must go about to cure him, to find out what causes his ailment, and to apply the proper cure. Now how can prisons be made places that will cure? Let us not forget that the prisoner, the criminal, and the law-breaker are human beings like the rest of us. Many people think that a man who has committed an offense against society is sent to prison to be punished. No—this is not true. He is sent to prison to be cor¬ rected and not to be corrupted. When a man gets too much punish¬ ment, the result is bad. It makes him bitter and revengeful and society suffers in the long run. Revenge is a motive not only hate¬ ful in itself, but directly productive of hatred and wickedness. Much 47 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School more would be accomplished if the prison years were made years of retribution and awakening. The aim of the prison should be to correct the man and make of him a useful citizen and an asset to his community. If the real aim of our prisons is to deter further crime, the main concern of a prison system should be not about the past, but about the future. What is done can’t be undone. True, we should banish the prisoner, and we should punish him by depriving him of his liberty. Someone may ask whether this is enough. Is it not enough—the dreary monotony of the daily life, the long hours of solitary confinement, the sense of utter helplessness, the impossibility of being heard? No wonder that many inmates become insane; no wonder that they have become handicapped, weakened in will¬ power and physical resistance, unable to meet the problems of life. Would it not be the part of wisdom to make the prisoner more interested in construction rather than destruction, to make him alter his inclinations towards doing wrong things, to teach him how to live an honest and clean life? In this way he himself will be deterred from crime and many other criminals will be influenced by this example. Prisons must be educational institutions. Since prisoners can¬ not be forced into a change of purpose or even bribed, there is but one way left—to educate them. We must make of them good citizens and not good prisoners. First they must be educated not for the life inside, but for the life outside. Their ultimate release must be taken into consideration. By education I do not mean teaching the illiterates the A, B, C, or even allowing correspondence courses for the more advanced, excellent in some ways as all this may be. I mean training them for real life—the free life of an American community, allowing them to handle their own affairs and problems so that they may gain some experience and training of a different nature. Labor is another means of education—labor of the proper sort. The worst form of labor education in our prisons is slave labor. When a man is placed at work without a consideration for his capacities or preferences, when a man is kept at work only by dread 48 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School and punishment, when a man receives no pay or very inadequate pay, there can be no educational value. Forced labor in our prisons accomplishes nothing beyond stirring up a rebellious spirit. Prison¬ ers can be clubbed into submission with occasional outbreaks, but they cannot be reformed by these powers. It was Samuel Johnson who said, “Severity is the way to govern men, but not the way to mend them.” Work of vocational value should be the basis of labor in prison. The prisoner should be paid full wages for his production. A man, bond or free, is happy when he receives recog¬ nition for his hard work. In this way we can make the prison a self-paying institution, instead of a community where men are taught to contract a loathing for work. Since a prison should be a moral hospital and an educational institution, the control of prisons should be in the hands of educa¬ tors, sociologists, and psychologists. From the recent achievements of even a few men of this type—such as Lawes of Sing Sing, and Osborne and Olson, we can see the possibilities for model prisons in the future. Some day every prison will have a psychopathic laboratory wherein the prisoners may be classified, so that the ad¬ ministrative officers may deal with them intelligently. The insane, the epileptic, the feeble-minded, the sexually pervert criminal must be segregated and separated from the prisoners of normal mentality. Some day a criminal will be treated like a human being. Then he will not be a criminal for the rest of his life. But even an intelligent plan of prison management and faithful officials to carry it out will do little good without an intelligent and steady public opinion to back them up. What about the ex¬ convict after he comes out of prison? He has paid in full measure his debt to society. His punishment has been meted out to him and he has served his term. Now he is supposed to be free again; but is he? Will society forgive and forget? Will society allow him to make a fresh start, or will it look upon him in contempt, and shun his presence? Imagine what a word of encouragement and good cheer means to a man who has suffered penalty behind the prison bars for a sin which he has committed perhaps in a hasty and thoughtless moment. Recently some employees of a lumber com- 49 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School pany were loading lumber at the Wethersfield dock at a time when some prisoners of the state penitentiary were working there. One of these prisoners, noticing a past acquaintance among the lumber workers, called out, “Say, leave a good word for me. I ' m coming out soon.’’ Let us say this man comes out into the world eager to make a fresh start. Let us say he is given employment and becomes a useful citizen. In this way both society and ex-convict profit. On the other hand let us suppose he is refused work be¬ cause of his past. Let us suppose that he is discouraged and scorned by society. Let us suppose that society turns a helping hand away from him. What will become of him then? John Galsworthy answered this question for us. What became of his ex-convict? He committed suicide. Any ex-convict who must start anew with such a past behind him finds the task very difficult. It depends on you, the public, to make his life what it will be. You were anxious to imprison him for doing wrong. Now it is your duty to help him find his bearings once more, to help him in his endeavors to become again a worthy citizen of his community. Only the great research workers in the field of crime can appre¬ ciate the impediments and immense difficulties which lie in the way. I do not take the authority to maintain that sympathetic treatment would help in many cases. There is that criminal who has become so hardened that kindness would be of no avail in appealing to his inner qualities. Some of the prison wardens who have tried to deal with the criminal in a trusting manner must have many a discouraged and disgusted hour when the criminal proves himself unworthy of trust. But you see that a great percentage of them who have adopted the policy of treating the men as much as possible like human beings continue with it because it pays on the whole. Progress would be slow in this field as any other. But in all fields we must have some ideal for which to strive; and so long as crime continues to exist, what could be a more noble ideal than trying to prevent a man who has sinned against society from sinning again? PAUL MITNICK. 50 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS ESSAY CLOTHES—CONVENTIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL LMOST as common as the faces of pretty girls on the magazine covers are the advertisements in newspapers showing us “what the well-dressed man will wear.’ ' We see a very tall man with broad shoulders, who seems to have the air of an Englishman about him. He wears a well-cut and fitted English tweed suit and Arrow collar shirt, and a derby, carries a cane and of course wears a carnation in his button-hole. He is, we are told, “the last word” in the realm of fashion, and we are informed that any man who buys his clothes at Blank’s can look like him also. We murmur, “Clothes make the man,’’ and turn another page, only to find columns devoted to the latest fashions for women. Here, on this side, are some so- called cocktail jackets, made of elaborate, shiny sequins, which make one think of a fish, and are only fifty dollars! And then those little things that help to make every woman’s ensemble complete, something that every well-dressed woman should have—a little dog, which by means of a zipper, lo and behold, becomes a pocketbook! No woman can afford to be without one of these and still expect to be considered stylish! And one doesn’t have to travel to Palm Beach any more. One just has to buy one of those darling little, printed dresses which have the hot sands as a background, and are covered with dainty figures in bathing suits and big umbrellas! Why should all this good space be devoted to a thing so ephem¬ eral as clothes? I believe it is because clothes are one of the things which help to make a person individual. They help us to express our innermost thoughts, our good feeling to all about us. They are our visiting cards, our cards of admission,, so to speak, therefore 51 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School playing a more important part in the every-day life of the individual than is suspected. Everyone wants to be individual today, and one way in which this goal may be attained is through a person’s dress, by having a person know his or her type and dressing accordingly. The first thing that determines a well-dressed man is the choice of material and fit of his suit. A man who is really a careful dresser would see, first of all, that his suit was A-1 as far as fitting goes. One of the very important factors in male attire is the crease in his trousers. Women are very critical here, and woe unto the man whose trousers look as though they haven’t been pressed for weeks. Probably the most vital point of all is the absolute necessity that a man’s shirt, vest and lapels be absolutely spotless. I do not know of any woman who does not want to be called well-dressed or fashionable. The well-dressed woman is never conspicuous and yet always suitably gowned wherever she may go. I do not mean that she must dress extravagantly: noi to be fashion¬ able does she have to adopt every new fad which Dame Fashion decrees. She need not take as her model the society woman who declared that no woman could dress well on less than $30,000 a year. I do mean, however, that one must know her type and just what colors and styles are becoming. The outer garments are some¬ times thought of as meaningless coverings, but should really be con¬ sidered a part of one’s person. I think probably the greatest flaw in the way women dress today is their failure to regard the appro¬ priateness of the occasion. Not infrequently one sees an office girl come in to business wearing an afternoon frock, or a pupil wearing a party dress. Granted that people’s dress should be suitable and fairly con¬ ventional, how may they express their personalities within these limdts? Much of a man’s personality is brought out in his choice of neckties, handkerchiefs and socks. The flashy personality wears the vivid reds and blues. The more or less conservative chooses the browns, paler blues, and tans: and of course there is the happy medium, a person always knows just what sort of a man pulls out a handkerchief with a bright purple border, or puts his foot up on a chair, only to display his red socks. 52 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School The thing that should be regarded by women as all-important is that the colors of their ensemble be harmonious. If the dress is brown, then let the hat, shoes, stockings and hat be of blending hues, with only one contrasting color. Perfume that leaves a trail twenty yards long and jewelry that is flashy reveal a cheap personality. The less jewelry a woman wears the more simple and smart she looks. The clothes should always be made to fit the figure. If one is short, she should not wear fussy or frilly dresses, or if one is the “sporty” type, she should stick to sports clothes and no t try to be what she is not. Incidentals are the one thing that can really make a costume look very chic—these little things which seem so little and yet are so important, as pretty kid gloves, dainty handker¬ chiefs, or smart bandannas. Clothes are a lot of trouble—yet who would want to fall on H. G. Wells’s suggestion and wear asbestos suits, which would last for a life-time, and make everyone look like everyone else? The self-satisfaction that one gets from knowing that he is dressed to suit the occasion, and well dressed at that is a reward in itself for the trouble it gives us. And if at the same time he can express his individuality, then he has a streak of genius. LUCILLE DuBOFF. 53 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Words by Sidney M. Goldstein Music by Arthur L. DuBroiv To- night come full of pride, Ing heart- praise of you. For Sing¬ le here Sing- felt J J k ' .cJ 1 I here -we ' ve our stead-y stride a pur-pose staunch true; And gained Toward and «l- J- J J| J. j I «J . J J-tf J I; J m ev- er in our heart ' s em-brace, our term at school is ' through, ■I _l J I , _ ■ . J J. r j J 1 -I Vea-ver High you ' 11 have a place Past our bid- ding you fond a- Chor dieu, How-we ' re going to leave you Weei-ver High, But our loy- al- ty will be the same; Af- ter your fine teach-ing .$. t J - 1 J. V. ' But we will go to make our sue- cess and fame. J M we have. done, our know- ledge won. We must bid you good¬ - r 11 bye. 64 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS HISTORY When we first came to Weaver High, Poor little scrawny Freshmen scorned, We worshipped Seniors passing by. And then we scorned and criticised As Sophomores, Seniors dignified. “Mere older boys and girls!” we cried. As Juniors of a knowing age We yearned most long and longingly To mingle with the Seniors sage. From friends and friendships four years old Departing sadly are we now. To face the world; to be so bold. The present festive happening Recalls with sadness or with glee Many a happy gathering. The Lookout that we hold so dear. To find out all the Weaver news. First started in our Freshman year. Like a dying swan it died and died. But when subscriptions were increased. It quickly was revivified. Each Wednesday when The Lookout ' s out. And on our home room table lies. To grab it, there’s a lively bout. 55 The Class Book of 1929A Weaver High School The Girls’ League gave a fashion show When we were lowly Sophomores. It was not all for fashion. No! For there all Weaver was portrayed In tiny skits of classroom life And all the subjects we essayed. The same year “Seventeen” appeared, Which lasted to the midnight hour, That it would never end, we feared. The time for “Sophs” to be in bed At nine or maybe ten o’clock Had long since passed, the Seniors said. But we had passed into the land Of dreams, and of vacations dreamt Nor at the closing did we stand. Through Lola Pratt’s flirtations bold We snoozed and snored in perfect ease At length we ’scaped into the cold. The Junior year was lots of fun. For then we could stay up till twelve The Lookout dance was then begun. The girls and boys in festive dress Cavorted ’round the Weaver gym. Their joys, no words can well express. Another dance that hit the spot Was given by our own Boys’ Club; But some could dance, and some could not. These dances yearly now take place. Looked forward to by everyone. For tickets there’s a frantic race. A dozen of our cleverest. As ushers to the parting class, Were chosen from amongst the best. 56 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School All fitted out in swell array With flashing ties and shined-up shoes, Before the class they led the way. “Dick” Halliburton came to town, To speak of romance glorious. And here, we say, he earned renown. Our bulletins displayed his charms His handsome picture graced our hall. We welcomed him with open arms. The lecturer had an audience. Composed of Weaver demoiselles. His drollness was their recompense. Another gentleman of fame Addressed the sage girls of our league. And all of those who also came. ’Twas “Steve” Leacock, hum’rist of note, His lecture was enjoyed by all. As well as everything he wrote. Their suppers on all Hallow’s eve. Which gave us all an eerie fright. Were great affairs you may believe. The “Strongest Man” we now recall, A play it was of Frenchmen strong. Of better love and gossip small. “Oh Gabriel, I want to die,” Moaned sad Celeste, our Janet Smith, As tears rolled slowly from her eye. Two magic men one day arrived. And made us bric-a-brac of glass. One magic man a crime connived. He called on “Tubby” Levitow, Two hundred pounds of solid boy, Who sauntered sunny, sloppy, slow. 57 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Up to the platform where he seized A duck, then blew, and showered was. Our “Tubby” dripped, and coughed, and sneezed. The duck was filled with H O, Its narrow neck contained a hole. And then when Leon blew it, O! In athletics we surpassed Bulkeley and Hartford High schools both And earned high honors in the past. Superior in basketball Our teams stood in the highest class And ever forced their foes to fall. Back to proud Weaver High we brought A prize deserved and gained for her. The city title keenly sought. The great team to New Haven went. As you all know, without a doubt. Competed in a tournament. But though their energy was bent To bring their dear old high school fame. Their sad fate we must here lament. A team accustomed to the place They drew as first opponents there And soon they were not in the race. Our baseball team attained great fame In representing Weaver High And served to heighten our great name. In football meritorious Our team brought Weaver less renown. And made a show less glorious. Another game, not seen by all Though none the less enjoyable Was ancient honorable handball. 58 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Here Mitnick towered over all, And stood out like a genius bold, Because, you see he owned the ball. A club that ranks among the best. And serves as inspiration. The Boys’ Club now has passed its test. Through lean years has it gone its way. Has undergone its trouble and strife. But gained its peak with “’29A.” A band this club did organize. This wondrous club of Weaver boys. Which entertained both fools and wise. At many a Weaver football game. By music of the very best. They helped to make applause less tame. The brilliant members of our class Enjoyed the fruits of their high marks By an event which came to pass. We formed the Weaver Honor club Which is a great society. All dumber students it does snub. We humble members comprehend. If we may boldly say so now. That constitutions have no end. We wish to warn the president, A wicked mischief-maker he. Of all his crimes he’d best repent. For often by the faculty. He’s been warned that his ways in class Did not fit his ability. He sure has changed since Freshman year When he did homework every night. And why not now, O David dear? 59 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Last came a most momentous thing, And one as noisy as can be, To help us in our final fling. Our class elections, fateful day, ’Twas said two ambulances were Needed to cart the dead away. Voting was swift and vigorous. We hesitantly now admit. And feeling was not amorous. But graduation soon erased The enmities we formed, and then, Friends again, we all embraced. And now from you our audience. We beg excuse for this bad verse. And here declare our penitence. For hours and hours we tore our hair, And racked our brains for rhyming words. To lay our simple pasts quite bare. Till finally, for the first time. We wrote, for better or for worse. The only history in rhyme. HYMAN BRONSTEIN, RACHEL CASSIFF. 60 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School CLASS PROPHECY Speech by chairman: David Leader —“Ladeez and gentlemen, we are about to present to you the world’s premier showing of ‘The Minstrels of 1940.’ T his company has as its chief attraction the two famous end-men— Miss Janet Smith and Mr. Samuel Goldstien.” {Prophets enter, one from each side of stage, carrying suitcases.) Chairman introduces them to audience.) Janet —“We are about to present to you, with your kind indul¬ gence, a minstrel in a new and entirely different fashion. It has been noticed that very little is known of the former members of the Class of 1929A. We will, therefore, with the help of the others of the cast, endeavor to throw a little light on the subject.’’ Manny —“We would also like to inform you, that even though there will be musical instruments used in this act, whether they make a noise or not, said noise will not be music. The others in the com¬ pany have expressed a desire to take part in this presentation. We will allow them to do so, if they will, in exchange, do something to help entertain you. In these suitcases we have a number of musical instruments for those who wish to take advantage of our offer.’’ (Both open suitcases. Talking to assembled cast.) “Anyone who wishes to play a few selections in exchange for the right to ask questions about former classmates? Don’t be bashful! Step right t up! {Janet, pointing to various ones on the stage.) “Come on you—you—you—you—you—you—you—you! ( Giving instru¬ ments to those selected. ) Any questions? (Dave Leader raises hand and starts to ask question, but is interrupted by Janet.) Oh, but you forget. You have to entertain us first.’’ David —“Anything special you want to hear?’’ Manny —“Oh, no! Just as long as you play something, it will be all right.’’ (David pantomimes playing a stirring march and then asks —“Could you tell me whatever happened to Leon Levi- tow?” 61 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Manny —“Oh surely! I remember seeing Tubby in a glass- blowing act about a week ago, with Paul Mitnick as the talker of the act. Both are quite a success in their respective lines, having had plenty of practice at Weaver.” Janet —“Speaking of talkers: Nora Gotkis is now a Socialist speaker and harangues crowds daily in front of the Lenox. ’ David —“I hear that Thomas Walsh is in a circus now. Is that true?” Manny —“Why yes! A short while ago I went down to Terryville to see him. He is in the famous one and one-half ring circus in America. It is owned by Fletcher Freligh. Several others from our class are in the same circus. Morris Alexander is traveling with the show as the emotionless man.” Janet —“He always was a quiet fellow.” Manny —“Yes, he was. Phil Sack is also with the circus as the tattoed man, but when I saw him, he was substituting for the bearded lady, Tillie Cohn, who was ill. Can you feature that?” Janet —“Dorothy Levine, the dare-devil acrobat, is with that company, isn’t she?” Manny —“Yes, and Lillian Kulick is the snake-charmer. 1929A was rather well represented. They had a chariot race, but it wasn’t much good.” Janet —“I saw a peach of a race the other day. The horses were thundering down the last stretch with Nat Lieberman and Doug Salmon leading. The final barrier was about to be reached. Nat, seeing hope of success, stuck out his ton gue and won by a lap.” Lucille DuBoff —“That must have been thrilling, but what has become of our noted athletes?” Manny —“Here! You can’t ask a question without playing first.” Lucille (petulantly) —“Oh, very well!” (She pantomimes the playing a sweet melody.) Manny —“That’s fine. Now I’ll answer your question. Meyer Sklar has continued in baseball, and is the manager of a team in the Triple A league of East Africa. I always thought Meyer would stick to baseball. He’s turning out some very good teams. Art DuBrow is coach of the Ping Pong team at Vassar, and I am told that it has become a very popular game up there since he took charge of it.” Lucille —“But what about Milt Schlossberg? We voted, I rem-ember, that he was our best athlete.” Manny —“Oh. Milt! He’s making a big success in national 62 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School athletics. Last year he won the marble championship of New Britain. Any more inquiries from the rest of you?” Rachel Cassiff —‘‘Lll play something for you, if you’ll answer my question.” Janet —“All right. Go ahead and play.” (Rachel plays, then asks) —“May I ask my question now?” Janet —“Yes. What is it?” Rachel —“What is Jennie Adelman doing now?” Janet —“I met her the other day on the street. She told me she was private secretary to Morris Yousman, who made millions sell¬ ing toothpicks from house to house.” Manny —“Say, before I forget it. Another classmate of ours, Malcolm Knox, is behind the bars.” Janet —“What’s he in jail for?” Manny —“Oh, he’s not in jail. He’s selling soap in Fox’s.” Rachel —“Didn’t Sind, the contractor, build that new skyscraper of three and one-half stories across from Fox’s?” Janet —“Yes, I believe he did. Some other old friends have established shops there. Bernie Shulman’s Millinery Shop is very popular.” Manny —“I always expected Bernie to go in for something like that.” Janet —“Abe Garber has opened a beauty parlor on the second floor. He is getting the patronage of the smart set. Lu DuBoff, on the same floor, has a lovely Modiste Shoppe.” Manny —“She always did wear nice clothes. I believe it is the custom to have models in these fashionable shoppes. Has she any?” Janet —“Oh, certainly! She has three: Eva Solloway, Sophie Kenig, and Florence Moffitt, who are attracting crowds daily.” Manny—“I saw ‘Steve’ Adams sweeping out the place the other day. What is he in there anyhow?” Janet —“He’s the janitor, and Paul Johnson, his old side-kick, is elevator boy there.” Manny —“Paul sure is having his ups and downs, isn’t he? How about you Tub? Haven’t you a question?” Rub —“Sure, but you don’t think Fm going to play this thing, do you?” Manny —“Certainly. The others have done it, don’t be bash¬ ful,” (Pulls Tub to front of stage. After some hesitation. Tub gives in, plays his piece and asks) —“I merely wanted to ask if you saw Sam Beleskie and Morton Levine in Europe last summer? The last I heard they were over there.” 63 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Manny —“Come to think of it, I did. I saw Sam Beleskie in Spain. He is now a toreador and just won a prize for throwing the bull.” Janet —“Still up to his old tricks, I see.” Manny —“And as for Morton Levine, he is now a famous screen idol in London, familiarly called ‘Kongo.’ When I saw him he had guards at his hotel doors to keep the women away.’’ Janet —“I saw his last picture in which Eunice Montei played opposite him. The love scenes were very thrilling. There was some good vaudeville on the same bill. I especially enjoyed the dancing of Rose Vallera.’’ Manny —“I haven’t seen her in ages. I never knew she was a dancer.’’ Janet —“Well, she is. Itria Lombardo was on the same pro¬ gram. She sang a few delightful numbers. There was a cute specialty number, too. It was given by the ‘Three-must-get- theres,’ Frances Hershkowitz, Sylvia Gladstein, and Rose Meister.’’ Manny —“Those three seem to stick together pretty well.’’ Tub —“How about another question? I worked for it.’’ Manny —“Sure, sure! Go right ahead, we won’t stop you.’’ Tub —“Well, what happened to Joe Kaufman. I think he’s in Europe. Didn’t you see him?’’ Manny —“Our old friend Joe! I saw him in Paris. He told me he just won a prize of $44,000.25 for a painting. The 25 cents was for pin money. See the point?’’ Janet —“What was his painting called?’’ Manny —“I believe it was ‘Boy Holding Nutcracker.’ Critics call it the greatest painting of the year. Something new and entirely different.’’ Janet —“How about Hyman here? He hasn’t inquired for anyone yet. How about it ‘Hy’? Can you give us a tune?’’ Hyman Bronslein —“I thought I might get out of it, but since you ask me, I will. (He plays, then asks) Have you heard any¬ thing of Bennie Goldenberg?’’ Manny (laughing) —“Well, I guess I can tell you about him. I had occasion to meet him rather intimately the other day. I got a ticket for speeding, and when I came into court who should I see sitting on the bench but old Judge Goldenberg. While I was there I saw some others that I knew. The case of Abe Goldberg, accused of stealing a two-cent bun, was argued before the Judge by his attorney, Nathan Glider, who proved that his client had bought the 64 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School bun and was merely saving for future reference. The prosecuting attorney was rather down-hearted, but soon recovered.” Janet —“Who was the prosecuting attorney?” Manny — Our old friend, Reuben Peiss. And little Red Cassiff was the journalist who covered the case for The Hartford Times ' Hyman —“Did either of you go to the musicale in the Broad Street auditorium last Wednesday? Several of our classmates were in it. Remember Iz Berson? He played the French horn, Marga¬ ret Smith played the violin, and Joe Rosenthal the cornet.” Janet —“I was wondering what became of those three. They were our only three musicians. I had lost track of them. Thanks for the information, ‘Hy. ' I would have enjoyed the musicale, but I have not been in the Broad Street auditorium since I went to hear a lecture given by Rose Bicov, urging support of a mission in Aba- dada-woo, India, which she established.” Manny —“Do you mean to say she established a mission, all by herself, in the wilds of India?” Janet —“Oh, no! Not alone. She took over three assistants, Laura Brueggestrat, Florence Altshuler, and Anna Kleiman.” Manny —“Oh, yes. That was the mission to which Carl Poch, famous window-washer, donated two dollars and a box of wooden cookies.” Janet —“Why, the little spendthrift, letting money slip through his fingers that way.” Paul Mitnick —“I ' ve got an important question. Let me get this ordeal over with.” Manny —“Go ahead.” {Paul labors through an agonizing silence and then asks ques¬ tion) —“I want to know about Sid Goldstein.” Manny —“I thought you said important, but I can inform you about him. He just inherited the A. P. stores. After many years of hard labor his merit was realized and they gave the stores to him. Thankful for his good fortune, he sent a $20,000 check to A1 Spalter, who is manager of the Middletown Insane Asylum. The check was for the bettering of the minds of the inmates. A1 has as his assistant, Evelyn Kilray, the athletic trained nurse, who helps quiet the violent imbeciles.” Paul —“There are a couple more fellows I would like to know about. Let’s see—Gib Williams, Sam Sohn, and Bob Peterson. Have you heard of them?” Janet —“A little. The last I heard of Gib he was a novelist, writing a delightful book, “Women Ought to Prefer Blondes.” 65 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Manny —“Gibby a novelist! Why that is the last thing I thought he would become.” Janet —“And Bob Peterson is digging ditches with Lu Adams on the state highways. Lu says he wishes Bob would stop throw¬ ing things up to him. Now are you satisfied, Paul?” Manny —“But you have forgotten Sam Sohn?” Janet —“That’s right! Sam has sunk into disrepute. He failed in the blindfold test for Old Golds. Poor fellow.” Hyman —“Aren’t any of our class members in society?” Manny —“Quite a few. Millicent Leader, as a reporter for the Unionville Bugle, just covered the debut of Marion Campbell and Genevieve Clarkin into Washington society. There was quite a big write-up about it in the paper.” Janet —“I noticed especially in the report that the gowns made for the debutantes by Alice Johnson, famous designer, were the hit of the season.” Manny —“I saw one of the girls, before she went down to Washington, in the tea-room run by Ailene Darling and Martina Lynch. While I was in there, I also saw Doris Visco, former chorus girl, who has just married the millionaire coal king.” Janet —“They all seem to have been rather successful. Did you see that picture by Freda Walker, the commercial artist, on the bill¬ boards? It is called ‘The Baby and the Pistol.’ It advertises ‘Pep’, or some other breakfast food.” Manny —“I saw it. It won a prize, a set of Harold Bell Wright’s books, which was donated by Maurice Wolotsky, the famous connoisseur.” Janet —“Maurice? I saw him at Parsons last week. The drama in which Sid Barrymore, the former Sid Burness, and Frances Gladstein as leading lady, and Hy Bronstein as stellar comedian, furnishing the comedy, made a big hit. The name of the play was ‘Why Women Leave Home and Then Come Back Again’.” Manny —“Well, has anyone got any more questions? (No response.) No? If that’s the case, we will end by giving a long locomotive for Weaver. (With Janet and Manny leading all silently go through motions and facial expressions of violent cheer¬ ing.) JANET SMITH, MANVEL GOLDSTIEN. 66 67 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School G’rls OUR ROGUES’ GALLERY Janet Smith Most Popular David Leader Janet Smith Busiest Reuben Peiss Rachel Cassiff W ittiest Hyman Bronstein Mildred Beizer Best Looking Manuel Goldstien Margaret Smith Hardest Worker Reuben Peiss Doris Visco Best Dresser Maurice Wolotsky Sophie Kenig Neatest Everett Adams Janet Smith Best Dancer Paul Johnson Nora Gotkis Noisest Alexander Spalter Margaret Smith Quietest Abraham Goldberg Florence Moffitt Most Bashful Victor Harris Evelyn Kilray Best Athlete Milton Schlossberg Dorothy Levine Thriftiest Nathan Lieberman Laura Brueggestrat Laziest Isador Berson Nora Gotkis Most Talkative Paul Mitnick Eunice Montei Best Sport Samuel Sohn Frances Gladstein Best Excuse Maker Coleman Tulin Margaret Smith Most Dignified Malcolm Knox Blanche Podnetsky Peppiest Samuel Beleskie Janet Smith Cutest Luther Adams Sophie Kenig Daintiest Everett Adams Millicent Leader Most Cheerful Arthur DuBrow Lucille DuBoff Biggest Bluffer Manuel Goldstien Margaret Smith Most Capable Reuben Peiss Millicent Leader Most Courteous David Leader Margaret Smith Most Angelic Morton Levine Doris Visco Most Charming Luther Adams Matilda Cohen Most Eloquent Paul Mitnick Evelyn Kilray Most Loyal Thomas Walsh Janet Smith Best All-around David Leader Lillian Kulick Worst Drag ivith Eacuity Philip Sack Janet Smith Best Drag ivith Eaculty Reuben Peiss Janet Smith Done Most for W. H. S. David Leader Margaret Smith Most Serious Benjamin Goldenberg Matilda Cohen Most Sophisticated Sidney Burness Nora Gotkis Most Pessimistic George Sherman Lillian Kulick Most Optimistic Carl Poch Lillian Kulick Most Original Jonas Kaufman Blanche Podnetsky Best Joker Jonas Kaufman Eunice Montei Most Elirtatious Leon Levitow Margaret Smith Cleverest Victor Harris 68 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School MACBATH A TRAGEDY OF PASSION As performed for the first and last time on February 30, 1927, in the Weaver Cafeteria. CAST Duncan, editor of the Class Book, 1929A. Reuben Peiss Chillblains, his infant son. “Sid” Burness Bunko, associate editor of the Class Book . “Ben” Goldenberg Macbath, ditto. “Sid” Goldstein Mrs. Macbath. “Red” Cassiff First Witch. “Congo” Levine Second Witch. Manuel Goldstien Third Witch. “Tub” Levitow MacBIuff. “Jo” Kaufman A loud shriek rending the midnight air.. Martina Lynch And 2500 other Principals. “Art” DuBrow Act I Scene I—A heath in Keney Park. A dimly-lighted stage is disclosed. The three witches, dressed in red dresses are seen dancing the Virginia Reel around a fire. Macbath and Bunko enter, arguing over their Virgil translation. Bunko {loudly )—“Ne equite credite. Macbath {protesting) —“That’s wrong.” 69 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Bunko (seeing witches) —“Look, Mac! Who are those hags? {I ' hete is a titter from the audience. “Tub ' s ' dress is slipping off .) Macbath (eagerly) —“Let’s get a date with’em anyway. Wad- deya say?’’ Bunko —“They look fierce to me. Let’s get out o’ here, Mac. I’ve been hearing of too many hatchet murders lately.’’ First Witch (in a solemn voice) —“Hail, Macbath! Associate editor of the Class Book! Hail!’’ Second Witch —“Shut up! Let me talk.’’ Third Witch —“Hail, Macbath! (He raises his voice dramati¬ cally) Editor of the Class Book!’’ Second Witch —“Bah! You spoiled my act.’’ Macbath (aside) —“Editor of the Class Book? (Tears his hair.) No, it can’t be!’’ (Witches disappear—with great diffi¬ culty.) Bunko (amazed) —“Mac, they’ve disappeared!’’ Macbath (dazed )—“Come on, let’s get out o’ here.’’ Bunko —“You bet your life. I think I drank too much Coca Cola last night. Now, as I was saying, ‘ne equite credite’ means; do not believe in the ponies.’’ Macbath (interrupting) —“Editor of the Class Book? edit.” (Exeunt .) (Students attack egg-sandwiches viciously during interval.) Act II Scene I — Macbath ' s Home. Macbath enters hurriedly, sees Mrs. Macbath washing the dishes and stretches out his arms. They embrace fondly (I warned you this IS a tragedy of passion). Mrs. Macbath is a fiery individual with an “iron energy of purpose. A message has come from Duncan, stating that he will honor the household by boarding over¬ night. Mrs. Macbath —“You see, Mac, now you have the chance of a lifetime. Think of it—editor of the Class Book! Why, after 70 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School getting rid of Dunce, you only have to kill the rest of the Board. While he ' s asleep, get a sashweight and the rest is easy. {Bernard Schulman, in the audience, faints from horror .) Macbath — Why not use my new patented hydrogen sulphide pills? Mrs. Macbath — No, the sashweight has been a success before; it will be a success once more. (Duncan enters hurriedly, pushing a baby carriage in which is little Chillblains. The editor has a long, curly beard.) Duncan (graciously) — Bonjour, old top. (He yawns.) Where do I hit the hay, Mac? Macbath (pointing to right) — Right there. Dunce. (Students attack hot-dogs daringly during intermission.) Scene II. (The stage is now pitch dark. Macbath and Mrs. Macbath enter and put on the lights, revealing the same scene as above. They speak in low, subdued tones.) Mrs. Macbath — Have you got the sashweight? Macbath — Y es. ' ’ Mrs. Macbath (in a tense tone )— Now don ' t forget—‘Dead men tell no tales ' . Macbath — Yes, darling (she exits). Is this a sashweight which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Goodzooks, what shall I do? Alackaday, I must kill him, or she ' ll kill me. (Strides to right.) :1c jj 5j (A few minutes pass. The audience is in suspense. George Sherman has fainted from the excitement. Suddenly, Macbath is seen, backing out of the doorway on the right. He holds the sash¬ weight, which IS dripping with ketchup. Margaret Smith faints from horror at the sight of the blood.) (Enter Mrs. Macbath.) Mrs. Macbath — Did you kill him? Macbath — I banged him and Chillblains over the head until I was weak. (Nora Gotkis faints on hearing of the infanticides.) 71 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Mrs. Macbath —“Good!” {The door on the right creaks. The two start from fear. Duncan enters slowly, dressed in a red flannel nightgown. He stretches his arms out sideways and yawns.) Duncan —“What the devil time is it?” (Mitnick faints on hearing this profanity.) (A loud yell is heard from within the right-hand chamber. It is Chillblains.) Chillblains —“O-o-o-o-o-o-o-oO-W! I ? ? ” Duncan ( going in) —“Wassamata?” Chillblains —“My head aches fearfully, father.” Duncan —“So does mine, my child. Just a minute, and I will get the Aspirin.” {Matilda Cohen faints on hearing this anachron¬ ism. ) Macbath and Mrs. Macbath look at each other for a moment, and then fall into a dead faint. The audience by this time has entirely fainted with the exception of Bronstein. “Shrimp looks about him, yawns disgustedly, and then faints from ennui. {Seeing that the whole audience has fainted for various reasons, the play is discontinued, depriving MacBluff and the 2500 other principals of the cast of entering upon the stage. The loud shriek, however, rends the midnight air. The audience awakes: all yawn, stretch their arms, and walk off, munching the remains of their sandwiches.) And a Good Time Was Had by All ! IZ JOHAS KAUfMAN The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School TJHOUaHTS wmiLE STROLLING JA.Ivui|n WEAVER DAY BY DAY “Jo” Kaufman wearing a plain, striped cravat. Wonder why he doesn’t wear those billboard ties any more? One of them must have blistered his face. “Gib” Williams, a Weaverite who made good in Bloomfield.—A Freshman trying to look thoughtful under a load of six books.—“Tub” Levitow steam-rollering down the aisle, flanked by two of the weaker sex on either side.—Carl Poch, a Cleveland boy who made good arguing at Weaver—Janet Smith’s feline walk.—A sad-faced Sophomore drinking high-ball (Miller’s chocolate) with a yard-long straw.—“Dave” Leader trying to con¬ vince his classmates that the rings are all right, worth $5.70 any day in the week, and that the Ring Committee didn’t work on commission.—“Manny” Goldstien, a Springfield boy who made good at Weaver.—Football players still exercising a two-month- old limp.—Freshmen who blush when reprimanded for whisper¬ ing.—Weaver belles making their “matutinal repairs.” 5iS A Freshman walked into a Latin 8 class on the first day of school and, coolly sauntering up to the teacher, observed to him and the assembled class, “You’re all in the wrong room; I’m supposed to have English here now.” “Morey” Alexander was appointed a committee of one to exterminate him. A rising wit stopped in Room 227 about 4 o’clock one after¬ noon to get his books after a club meeting. On passing by the window, he was struck by the antics of the football men out on the field and halted to watch them for a moment, when, suddenly turning around, he found himself confronted by some of the custo¬ dians of the building, “What are you doing here?” thundered one official. “Going out,” said the wit, and kept going. 74 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School UIJVEKttE Mondeh —Wuk opp wit spleetink hadake. De monnink hefter de night bifurr. Heh, heh, dunt esk! Broshed tit. Late to sckul. Titcher gave me cipher. Med et Titcher! Ricited wonce houta tree times. Betting beverage tree-toity-tree. (.333 ). Keeked houta hull. Hed screemage agenst scrobs. Halmust bruk a lag. Got home wot de hold man bawled me hout. Naxt time I should living by de car ges. Wushed hotomobil for ponishmant. Stodied Hassays end fall aslip. Tootsdeh —Wuk opp quodder to hate. Noo racord! Wushed in beck from de hears. Halso noo racord. Came oily to sckul. Woiced oppinions wit odder hetlits about naxt wik ' s game. Dey vas hull wat. Mossed opp trenslation from “Hurayshus by de Britch.” Found slice agg in agg sendivitch. Hulso noo racord. Hed hogumant wit a beeg bully. He culled me a beeg bom wot I sad, “Iss dis a feet?’ ' Wot he sad, “Yas”, wot I sad, “Heh, heh, so wot hof it?” Wot he deedn’t hev any combeck. So I won de hogumant. Wanzdeh —Intanded to play hooky bot changed mine mind. I min my modder changed it. Heh, heh! Mate goot site trenslation on de stury, “Pesher from Hiselen.” Sotch bloffink, you should hoid it. Fall aslip in Engleesh dess. Titcher inseested wot I shouldn’t snuring to lout, so it wouldn’t wake opp de rast from de slippers. Trew erazer et Tob. Meesed. Hulso noo racord. Staid hefter sckul trickwodders from a hour to hoblige titcher. Rad de “Lookhout” bihind de pust. Hold man bawled me hout I 75 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School shouldn’t weadnk hees noo shoits. I tails heem wot I bruk it in for heem, wot he saz, “Naxt time I ' ll brakink dem in minesalf odder I’ll brake by you de knack.” Totsdeh —Wuk opp by de alam clog wot it reengs so lout I tought wot de Breetish was coming. Hed interview with preenci- pal. Tink wot I’ll toin hover a noo liff. Triet to gat seek pess. Failed. Engleesh titcher inseests v ot a pine cuffin is es goot es a guld cuffin. Saz wot eff we dunt like it we cen soo heem. Iss dees a seestem? Wrote tim antitied “Iss Amarica Assandink Down- warts?” Tink wot I’ll bicom a creetic. A seenical won yat. Fall aslip trenslatink Hovid’s “Manny-more-posies.” Frydeh —Hed brakfest wit feesh. Speelt bottle nitreek hecid hall hover minesalf. Look like Chinaman wot nids a goot scrib- bink. Titcher is poitoibed wot I wasted so motch hecid hon not- tink. Triet to gat a seek pess. Noisse hesked me eef I hed yallow fiver. I sad no, wot she tuld me I should batter wush mine faze wonce een a wile. Want bullink opp de Mugin Helleys. Peen boy put on de peens gom, wot dey shouldn’t hull full don. Bulled a hondred with seexty fife. In too streengs. Wulked home wit de geng sinkink “Swit Hedaline.” Shobus —Wuk upp ilavan hoclock end want to woik. Hoder- ed from a salesmen de class ties wot I should making by dam won hondrad with feefty poicant clir prufit. Beezness was so bom wot de buss hed to pay me hoff in ties. Want to a potty wot we hed hepples, withhorengiz with binenaz wit—oi, I got wik in de kniz. Furgot mine key wot I hed to clime in troo de weendow. Hold man cutt me wot he socked me in de had with a wushbud. I tuld heem I was troo and could gat a room. Sondeh —Wuk opp twalve hoclock, rad de fonny papers, end fall aslip agen. Ho, hum! Sotch iss diss stranuous life. Smuked a Hold Guld wot I halmust chuked to dat. Symonhized de hauto. Dicited to stody. Got talephun cull. Dicited not to stody. Want to de Lanox. Heppluded in de rung plaze wot de cop triet to keek me hout. Tuld cop I got keeked houta batter teeayters by batter cops, wot he hombly bagged mine podon. Was so hegitated wot I wulked houta de teeayter from mine hown heccurd. Tink wot I’ll bicom a huficer from de law. 76 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School DIARY OF A MODERN PEPYS WOKE betimes, disturbed by ye obstreperous din of my milkman’s carriage. Ate three yeast cakes for break¬ fast, and felt much freshened. Ye goode dame Henri¬ etta, more angry than her wont, requested I gain a little _ intellecte. So decided to visit Weaver High School, which my buxom spouse deems the seat of wisdom. Set out through Keney Park. Astonished of a surety by ye quite evident haste of the scholars after learning. So bright their faces! So well-scrubbed their ears! Their blooming features, in truth, radiated a pleasing search for wisdom. Amazed and horrified at the dress and conduct of ye maidens. Recalled the days: gone-by with great regret as I observed ye Physiognomies—painted, gadzooks, like those of ye savage Indians. Mistook ye High School, at first, for a prison. Informed of my error, but horrified to hear a rotund youth state with emphasis that it really is a prison. What his meaning, prithee tell? Entered an English classroom. Shocked out of my senses to see one lad sleeping peacefully and another doing his Latin home¬ work, while making a pretense of looking into his English book. Charmed, however, by ye subject under discussion, “Who Killed Cock Robin?’’ Knocked down and trampled on by a herd of elephants. Dis¬ covered it was the students “walking’’ to their luncheon. Amazed at their speed, and recommended them to ye Olympic Games Associa¬ tion. Entered Room 227, somewhat later. Delighted with the calm and silence in the room. The teacher officiating was attempting to discover at least one boy whispering. It is my honor to chronicle that not one was discovered moving his lips. Truly wonderful lads! Later, went to ye massive auditorium. Witnessed a tremendous spectacle of glass-blowing on the part of some students. How varied are the accomplishments of these scholars! Thus endeth my first (and last) visit to Weaver High School. Needs must admit that I was at a loss to understand and some of ye expressions used. What meaneth “dirty bum’’ and “je vous frap- perez sur le nez?’’ Demanded of Henrietta their definitions, but ye goode dame replied, “Ye Weaver students, Samuel, are distinguished, learned scholars, and their learning must not be questioned. So be silent.’’ For safety’s sake I was, and so to bed. 77 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Store dynamite ’Neath Sidney G. On every hole He subtracts three. Pour molten lead On Philip Sack. He shuts his eyes And takes a whack. Oh, plunge a knife In little “Tub” He plays the nine With one old club. Pour vinegar Down Victor’s throat. For water-holes He has a boat. Hurl liquid air At old Carl Poch. He laughs when your Ball hits a rock. Oh mop the deck With Benny Sind. He hits a tree And blames the wind. The ducking stool For “Art” DuBrow. He tells the “pro” The right way how. Oh heap hot coals On M. Levine. You get a ten, He says, “That’s fine.” SHAKESPEARIANA Hamlet —B. Schulman Much Ado about Nothing —227 at 1.59 p. m. Timon of Athens —“Shrimp” Bronstein As You Like It —The Class Book Comedy of Errors —Weaver Baseball Team The Tempest —Nora Gotkis Romeo and Juliet —R. Peterson and Doris Visco Midsummer Night ' s Dream —4 A’s Othello —“Val” Clementino Antony and Cleopatra —T. Walsh and E. Montei Two Gentlemen of Verona —L. Adams and R. Peterson All ' s Well That Ends Well —Graduation 78 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School Wkt Weaver uiould ii u tc do to HPHS. (xnd WW HRHjS does to Weaver. Wki not drill Spij Koies In th.e pll.lcLr5 in room aST • 79 The Class Book of 1929A-Weaver High School ( 80 HiiiintiinnititntHtiiinititininiiitiiinttiiiMtiiiiiintinniniinnttMiniinntMtiMitinnitniMitiniiMnnniiiMiiiuiitiittittittitiinininitiitMniuinniiiitiutntiuMtMninntnitiMiMiMiniittiuitiitittniiniMinunttnntiiMtiMtnntHtniMiiMimniiitr ' iiiiitilliiiiiiiiitinitiiitii ATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS : in recognition of their progressiveness and in appreciation of their support of this book, publica¬ tion of which has been made possible through their aid. MltMMItllllM ' tlMniittMl IMIlllllltllllMlllllltlltllUIIMnillMllllltlllltinUIMIItinilinilMIIUItlMIMIIMIIMtniltllllllMIMIIMIIIIIII LIST OF ADVERTISERS A Friend Allen, Russell Allen American Coal Co. Herman Beauchemin P. Berry Sons M. Bloom The Bond Press, Inc. Bryant Chapman Co. Capitol City Engraving Co. Ce Brook Ice Cream Co. City Paper Company Calhoun Printing Co. Duluth-Superior Milling Co. Economy Hardware Co. 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' iMmm W . v q mHwlii 1 ' ' .ia ■ .M H i ' . i I .1 Yl ; � ti ift • 1 • (Jlasa Sonk 1929 ® OJhnmaB ncU HeauBt J igk i ckool l artfocb, (funnecticut 3n I}carty apptcciatinn of Ijia «a5y uiit, 1)10 gonh feUaiu0l)ip, hi 0 ability aa a coacl) anb tl)e fine uiork l)e fiaa bone for na anb for onr acliool, uie bebicate tl)e QJIaaa look of 1929® to 3irc enck 5®alter tone Ollaas Sank laff EDITORIAL BOARD Clement S. Sherwood, Editor Geraldine R. Coggshall, Assistant Editor Associate Editors Lillian Nemeroff Annie Himmelstein Christine C. Moulton Genevieve R. Weiner George E. Paul Dorothy Homelson Lrank J. Ciarleglio Nathan Hartenberg Melvin Blumenthal Cartoonist, ]. Kenneth Gates Illustrator, David Soloway Typing Board Dorothy Lavovitch Rhea B. Teicher Sadye Yush Rosamond Ziskind BUSINESS BOARD Aaron I. Stern, Business Manager Stanley C. Kashmann, Assistant Manager Associates Marvin Eeir Benjamin Weiner Abraham Sacher Saul Kovarsky Ecoculty Advisers Miss Hood Miss Craig Mr. Stanley 7 CLASS- “S ' - 1929 B Class Motto Aegis Fortissima Virtus Class Colors Royal Blue and Orange President Robert H. Powell Chairman Reception Committee Leon A. Rubin Historians Ruth R. Rosen Monroe Romansky Essayist Genevieve Weiner Motto Committee Frank J. Ciarleglio Gershon B. Silver Alfred F. Weciisler Elvira P. Schlatter Mildred Gruber Robert H. Powell Fred Wertheim Orator Nathan Hurwitz Marshal Charles S. Sherman Testators Elizabeth M. Patience Solon B. Matchton Reception Committee David Soloway Ring Committee Emmanuel Le Winn Prophets Martha J. Glynn James D. Shea T reasurer Joseph Katz Color Committee Evelyn R. Segal Phyllis Wiley Evelyn L. Rulnick Christine C. Moulton J. Kenneth Gates Geraldine Coggshall Genevieve Weiner 8 O lasB loll GIRLS Ethel B. Ackerman Geraldine Buck Dorothy Burrill Gaetana Cambria Geraldine R. Coggshall Isabel Cooley Madine H. Gall Anna Gatter Martha J. Glynn Rose M. Graziadei Mildred Gruber Sylvia R. Hartz Ruth Heimovitch Annie Himmelstein Dorothy Homelson Anna Hurowitz Edith G. Johnson Ida Kagan Bernice B. Kashmann Ida Katz Adeline Koppelman Evelyn Lampert Mabel Larson Dorothy Lavovitch Lillian Liebert Evelyn Mann Mary E. C. McMahon Christine C. Moulton Lillian Nemeroff Winifred K. O’Brien Elizabeth M. Patience Violet M. Petersen Rosalind A. Rivkin Edith P. Roemer Ruth R. Rosen Evelyn L. Rulnick Elvira P. Schlatter Eleanor R. Screen Evelyn Rita Segal Jean J. Sherman Evelyn T. Shoor May D. Silverman Violet A. M. Slate Annie Smoler Mollie Soltiesky Rhea B. Teicher Jennie Weinberg Genevieve R. Weiner Phyllis Wiley Esther E. Wladimer Sadie Yush Roslyn Ziff Rosamond Ziskind Dorothy Zuckerman 9 (i laBS Eall BOYS Louis Berson Melvin Blumenthal Milton Brandwine Albert Chorney Francis J. Ciarleglio Francis A. Collins Bernard J. Coughlin Gordon T. Cusick Moses Davis Harold I. Feingold Marvin Feir John F. Finnegan Isadore J. Freedman J. Kenneth Gates Jacob M. Gordon Bernard Greenspon Simon Greenbaum Nathan Hartenberg Nathan Hurvitz Stanley C. Kashmann Joseph Katz Everett P. Kinney Saul Kovarsky Bernard Kupperstein Emmanuel S. LeWinn Carleton W. Lewis Saul Mandell Frederick L. Marks Solon B. Matchton Charles C. James A. McColm John J. Molloy Howard V. Neff George E. Paul Howard Perhnutter Morris Peterson Robert H. Powell Bernard Press George A. Prior Monroe Romansky Leonard Rosenbaum Leon A. Rubin Abraham Rudnick Abraham Sacher Albert M. Schack James D. Shea Charles S. Sherman Clement S. Sherwood Gershon B. Silver Charles H. Slossberg Samuel M. Solloway David Soloway Aaron 1. Stern Phillip J. Stock Alfred F. Wechsler Benjamin Weiner Aaron S. Weinstein Frederick F. Wertheim Arthur Wesner Wilson 10 CLASS BOOK OF 192 9B ICrHEL ACKERMAN “Et” “Magnificent spectacle of human happiness.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; (lirls’ League, la-41); Ingleside, 3a-4h. Day dreaming as usual! When did Ethel ever concentrate on her class work? (lazing out the winiiow, her mind far from school, she was called back to earth suddenly by a gentle reminder of the teacher. Wonder whether “He” was the object of her day dreams? Nevertheless, Ethel deserves some credit for “getting by.” LOUIS BERSON “Louie” “To blow is not to play on the flute; you must move the fingers.” Northeast; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Cluh, Ib-4b; Senior Orchestra, Librarian, 3a-4b: Inter-High Orchestra, 3a-4b. “Louie” has the distinction of being the best fife-player in the school, the best beyond any dispute. And that’s saying something when you consider how many of them there are. Louie is also a “shark” in chemistry. MELVIN DOUGLAS BLUMENTHAL “Mel” “Look, he’s zvinding up the zvatch of his zoit By and by it zvill strike.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, la-4b; “Chronicle,” 3b-4b. “Mel” is. the wit of our class. He always says the correct thing at the correct time. He has a terrible habit of writing the best themes in the class one after another. It’s really criminal the way he robs the other ordinary mortals of all credit. 11 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL MILTON D. BRAND WINE “Milt” “The blush is beautiful, but it’s souietimes inconvenient.” Northwest: French Ckib, 4a-4b; “Lookout” Editorial Staff, 2a: Boys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b. “Milt” is our famous drug store cowboy. He can prepare any¬ thing from a glass of water to a fruitless fruit sundae. His name will someday appear in great engineering annals despite his slowness of action at times. GERALDINE BUCK “Gerry” “Silence is better than speech.” Northwest: Cirls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; French Club, 4a-4b. “Gerry” we have found out that your heart is in the right place. If a cheerful and pleasant smile is evidence of this, we are con¬ vinced. Although “Gerry” is very ciuiet and modest, those of us who know her can vouch for her good humor and merry wit which pops up in spite of herself. DOROTHY BURRILL “Dot” “Those curious locks so aptly twin’d, Whose every hair a soul doth bind.” Northeast: Girls’ League, la-4b; A. A., 4h; French Club, 4a-4b; Ingleside Club, 4b. Over the waves and billows of “Dot’s” lovely hair we may sail, but must be careful not to get “mal de mer.” “Dot,” will you taste pie again in Home Economics before it has cooled? How that tongue did burn. Careful, “Dot,” all is n ot fire that burns. 12 CLASS ROOK OF 1 f) 2 9 R GAETANA CAMRRIA “Gae” “From the looks—not the lips, is the soul reflected.” Lawrence Street: Girls’ League, 3a-4b; Girls’ Business Club, 4a-4b; A. A., 3a-4b. Her bright, blue eyes and winning personality attracted many, (iaetana’s shorthand ability must not be slighted. Who can com¬ pete with those beautifully formed shorthand notes that she so smoothly glided over? Her diligence and perseverance only could have mastered the various things she undertook. 4 ALRERT CHORNEY “AE “Sweetest melodies Arc those that are by distance made more sweet.” New Haven High: A. A., 4a-4b; Hoys’ Club, 4a-4b; Inter-High Orchestra, 4a-4b; Senior Orchestra, 4a-4b. “Al” must have caused many sighs when he left New Haven High, but he certainly was welcome at Weaver. “Al” was a hard worker and by his excellent playing did much to win for the orchestra the reputation it now maintains. He often puzzled at the incognito, Japanese manuscripts being his favorites. FRANCIS CIARLEGLIO “Frank” “High erected thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy.” Bulkeley High: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; French Club, 2b-3b; Honor Society, 4a-4b. Rosy cheeks! Gleaming teeth! Literary knowledge galore! Per¬ sonality plus! Who? Frank, of course. Although usually taciturn and pensive, you certainly knew your statistics when called on. You were seldom argumentative, but when so, esiiecially in Latin, you were correct, Frankie. 13 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL GERALDINE COGGSHALL “Gerry” “Genius is essentially ereative; if hears the sfamh of the individual who possesses it.” Northeast; A. A., la-4b; (iirls’ League, la-4h; (lirls’ Business Club, 4a-4b; French Club, 4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Honor Society, 3b-4b; Freshman English Prize; Highest Scholastic Standing for Four Years. “(jerry’s” congenial smile linked with her unmatchable scholastic abilities form a most {)leasing personality. Even though she is always busy, sbe has a smile and time to make friends with all. Certainly her self-assurance and efficiency will bring her success. ERANCIS A. COLLINS “Doc” “Gentle in manner, firm in reality.” St. Thomas Seminary: Boys’ Club, 4a-4b; A. A., 4a-4b; “Look¬ out” Sports Editor, 4a. When “Doc” came to Weaver, he was immediately accepted by all. His broad grim disiiels all doubts. We never could quite figure out, however, whether he was bashful or girl-shy. His tall lanky figure heljjed much to fill the emiky shadow left by his renowned brother. ISABEL COOLEY “Is” “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” H. P. H. S.; (iirls’ League, 4b; A. A., 4b. In spite of ber shy manner, we have found Isabel to be a good “pal,” and full of fun. As she is a newcomer, she has been extremely mi.xed about her credits, but she has finally become a member of our class. Her blonde hair and blue eyse are a great attraction. u CLASS BOOK OF 1929B BERNARD JOSEPH COUGHLIN “Pinky” “IVhat should a man do but be merryV’ Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b. “Pinkie” wasn’t always as he is now. Oh, no, he decided to stay awhile longer at Weaver just to fill in the empty corners with “Si.” The two make a regular Mutt and Jeff team. Why not go into the movies, “Pinkie”? GORDON T. CUSICK “Gordon” “A little nonsense now and then — Is relished by the wisest men.” Northeast: Boys’ Club, 4b; A. A., la-4b. Walking, or rather, hiking seems to be Gordon’s chief pastime, although he sometimes tried his ready wit and pleasing countenance at some of the “Chronicle” meetings. Gordon always seemed a little reserved, probably because of his many friends outside of school. MOSES DAVIS “Moe” “Unlike niy subject now—shall be my song, It shall be witty and it shan’t be long!” Henry Barnard: Commercial Club, Secretary, 2b-4a; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, 2b-4b; Glee Club Secretary, 2b-4b; Choir, 2a-4b. Of course, everyone knows “Moe”. How could they help it, since he has such ability for music and dancing. We’ve never seen him at Weaver dances, but how he does do those Russian steps. “Moe” will most likely go on the stage, if he keeps up his practice. 15 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL HAROLD LLINGOLD “Harry” “The most important part of every business is to know what ought to be done.” Northwest: A. A., la-4a; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; “Lookout,” 2b-3a. Harold is a tall, quiet fellow. You never hear about bim because he’s always minding his own business. And that’s more than can be said about some people. He spent a great deal of time on the Lookout.” But he’s a good chap! MARVIN LEIR “Paul Whiteman” “Such joy ambition finds.” Northwest: Commercial Club, 3a; Debating Club, 4a; Advertising Manager, “Lookout,” 3b; Inter-High School Orchestra, 3b; Glee Club, 3b; Boys’ Club, la; A. A., la; Band Master Boys’ Club Band, 4a; Librarian Weaver Orchestra, 4a. Hustle—bustle—There’s Marvin in pursuit of one or another of his various “appointments” in the vicinity of the office. He was the leader of that wonderful organization, the Weaver Boys’ Club Band, and we just know that he will someday be a second Paul Whiteman. JOHN EINNEGAN “Jack” “A tender heart; a will itifle.vible.” Northwest: Commercial Club, 2b-4b; A. A., la-4b; Secretary, 4a; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Vice-President, 4a; Baseball, 2b-4b; Basket¬ ball, 2a-4b; Football, 3a. Although “Jack” appeared to be rather bashful, he really wasn’t when you knew him. How could he help being one of the most popular boys in the class when he was so good an athlete and all the girls thought he was “so cute”? 16 CLASS BOOK OF 1929B ISADORE FREEDMAN “Izzy” “Be check’d for silence, But never tax’d for speech.” Northwest: A. A., 2a-4b; Boys’ Club, 3a-4b; Honor Society, 4b. “Izzy” is a very quiet member of our class. Occasionally, if you listen hard enough, you may hear a slight sound from him but those times are few and far between. He is a clever fellow though, being a member of the Honor Society. Quite a chemist, “Izzy” is. MARINE GALL “Deeny” “Youth should u ' atch joys, and shoot them as they fly.” Alfred E. Burr: C. H. L. S., 3b-4b; A. A., la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Ciirls’ League, la-4b; “Lookout” Editorial, 3a. Homework done or not? Who cares? Thus Madine frolicked the last year, seeming to have as her motto, “Eat, drink and be merry.” Madine is a good sport, however, and never fails to play the game. J. KENNETH GATES “Kenny” “Art is indeed not the bread, but the wine of life.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Dramatic Club, 3a-4b; “Lookout” Staff Cartoonist, 2a-4a. “Ken” is probably the best cartoonist in our class. He is not only a good hand with a pencil, but a witty young man whom anyone might be glad to call a friend. He has done much illus¬ trating for the “Lookout” and classbook, besides drawing cartoons for his own amusement. 17 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ANNA GALTER “Anne” “Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear nor ivish the approaches of the last.’’ Eastern District High School, Brooklyn, N. Y.: (lirls’ League, 2a-4b; Ingleside Club, 3a-4b; A. A., 2a-4b; “Lookout” Business Board, 3a-4b; Assistant Manager Circulation Board, 4a. “Ann” was quite a fan at basketball. The way she made those baskets might have been an example for any of us. Her great ambition is to get a position where she can advise women what they should not wear. Here’s to her success. MARTHA GLYNN “Martha” “Hast so much ivit and mind, and spleen about thee. There is no living zvith thee nor zvithout thee.” Hilbert High: “Lookout” Reporter, Editorial Board, 2b-3a; Dramatic Club, 4a-4b; Classical Club, 2b-3a; Art Crafts Club, 2a; C. H. L. S., 4a-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; Choir , 2a. Martha has a merry wit combined with an extravagant imagina¬ tion which oft times has wild and far-reaching results. Her artistic temperament finds respite from the hum-drum of daily life by sketching flapper figures. Her outbursts were the cause of many a giggling classroom. JACOB GORDON “Jake” “My ozon thoughts arc my coinpanions” Natchaug High, Willimantic, Conn.: Honor Society, 4a-4b; Boys’ Club, 2a-4b. Both in French and English classes we often wondered just what “Jake” was talking about both because of his peculiar mannerism of speech and his many ideas. He was always a good sport, however, and never allowed a joke to pass without laughing even if it was on him. 18 C L A S S i; O O K OF 1 9 3 9 B ROSE GRAZIADEI “Rosie” “Hoz ’ hard it is for zooinoi to keep counsel! ' ’ Northwest: (lirls’ League, la-4b; litisiness Clul), la-2b; A. A., la-2b. What joy it was to behold Rose’s shorthand notes! Those beautiful light quick strokes were the cause of those many certifi¬ cates that Rose is the proud owner of, and it is certain she will put that exceptional shorthand ability to good advantage. SIMON GREENBAUM “Si” “The greatest of faults, 1 should say is to he consciojis of none.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Roys’ Club, lb-4b; Football, 2b-3b. None of us would want to ask how long “Si” has been at Weaver, but he certainly has done a lot along the line of athletics. Perhaps “Si” will become a bus driver. We know he is very good at planning excursions. BERNARD GREENSPON “Bernie” “I to myself am dearer than a friend.” Arsenal: Classical Club, 3a-4a; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Choir, 2a-3a. By no means did the Almighty create us equal. “Bernie” was given luck, and plenty of it! He possessed the art of “getting by.” Hovv he ever did it is beyond comprehension. ’Tis said he is particularly fond of foreign languages, especially French. How about it “Bernie”? 19 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL MILDRED LEAH GRUBER “Milly” “The glass of fashion and the mould of form, the observ’d of all observers.” Northwest; C. H. L. S., Secretary, 4a-4h; Ingleside, la-lb; Choir, 4a-4b; Cirls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b. “Milly” always had chic clothes which caused much envy among the female of the species. She possesses an aristocratic appearance, especially with her hair softly drawn back. You know your geology, “Milly,” and your efforts and inspirations in the C. H. L. S. were sincerely appreciated. NATHAN HARTENBERG “Harty” “And let hij)i be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Classical Club, 3a-3b; Vice-President, Treasurer; Debating Club, 3b-4a, President; “Lookout,” 2b-4a; French Club, 3a; Tennis Squad, 3b; Choir, 2a-2b. “What? Aw, you’re all wrong, listen,”—and then you know it’s “Harty,” intellectual eye circles and all. One of a few real students of Burke, a Yale aspirant, a good debater, and otherwise noted for his finger-mouth synocopation while arguing. SYLVIA RUTH HARTZ “Sir “My tongue within me leaps high; for zvho talks much must talk in vain.” Northeast: Girls’ League, la-4b; A. A., 3a-4b; “Lookout” Busi¬ ness Board, 3b; “Chronicle” Business Board, 4a-4b; Girls’ Business Club, 3a-3b; Ingleside, 2b-3a. If you hear a chatter, chatter, going on at the end of the hall, you may be sure that Sylvia is voicing her opinion on something or other. Altho Sylvia is a very hard worker, she is never too busy to give her sympathetic attention to her classmates. SO CLASS BOOK OF 1929B RUTH HEIMOVITCH “Ruthy” “It would talk; Lord, hozv it talked!” Northwest: Arts Craft Club, 2a-3a; C. H. L. S., V ' ice-President, President, 3a-4b; Cirls’ League, A. A., la-4b. Ruth was another member of that Englsih class—what a class that was—who vied for oratorical honors. While she was closely pressed, her enthusiasm, her endless vocabul ary, and her success in giving arguments which were perfectly appealing in their utter incomprehensiveness won her first place. ANNE HIMMEESTEIN “Anne” “Her very frozt’iis are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Dramatic Club, 4a-4b; C. H. L. S., 4a-4b; “Lookout” Typist, 4a. Do we wish to know the topics of the day? If so, Anne is always the source of information. Her pet question is, “Do you want to hear something?” And we always do. That impish dimple in your cheek was always indicative of mischief. What, late again? We suggest a reliable timekeeper. DOROTHY HOMEESON “Dot” “I zoas alzi’ays a lover of soft-winged things.” Northeast: Girls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Classical Club, 2a-3b; “Lookout,” 3a; “Chronicle,” 4b; Glee Club, 3b. Need something done quickly and especially well? Call on Dot. Her ability to accomplish a difficult task has long ago been recognized. She is always occupied, doing something here, some¬ thing there, and something everywhere. 21 THOMAS SNELL WEAM .R HIGH SCHOOL ANNA HUROWTTZ “Anil” “Action is cloquoicc.” Henry Barnard: (iirls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b: French Club, 4a-4b; C. H. L. S., 3a-4a; Honor Society, 4b: (Iirls’ Business Club, 3a-4b; “Chronicle” Business Board 2b-4b; Contribu¬ tion Manager, 3a: Business Manager, 4a-4b. That schedule room and Anna! How could we have gotten along if Anna hadn’t been there to help us straighten out these perplexing things called schedules? As busy as a bee, she was always buzzing around, ready to lend a helping hand where it was needed. And how she can charm freshmen by her speeches! NATHAN HURWITZ “Nate” “He thought as a sage, though he felt as a man.” Arsenal: A. A., la-4b: Boys’ Club, lb-4b: Debating Club, Vice- President, 3b-4a. Nathan surely knew how to orate, didn’t you, “Nate”? Those English class speeches were “wows,” and we have all heard about your “Chronicle” discussions. When you leave Weaver, let’s hope you curb your enthusiasm. EDITH JOHNSON “Ede” Northwest: Ingleside, lb-4b: (Iirls’ League, la-4b: “Lookout,” 4a-4b: C. H. L. S., 4a: A. A., 3b. Do you know Edith? She’s rather a ipuet and unobtrusive per¬ son, but she’s a real sport. There’s a certain air of mystery about her. Did “he” send the watch when he was in Switzerland, Edith? Oo) CLASS BOOK OF 1 9 2 9 B IDA C. KAGAN ' ‘Whatever anyone does or says, I must be good.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; (iirls’ League, la-41); Choir, 2a-4b; (llee Club, 2a-2b; C. H. L. S., 2a-3b. Ida always seemed to have a new dress, which offtimes excited our envy, and don’t forget that she was one of our best dancers. And oh! how she can argue! W’e often thought you to be a second Samuel Johnson, because of your inexhaustible vocabidary. BERNICE BARBARA KASHMANN “Bern” ‘‘Silence more musical tluDi any song.” Northwest: Cdrls’ League, la-4b; Arts Crafts, 2b-3b. llernice is a sincere and conscientious student. Nevertheless, she always has a smile for everybody. Her words are few, for she is evidently a believer that “silence is golden.” STANLEY C. KASHMANN “Stan” “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Northwest: Commercial Club, 2a-4a; Dramatic Club, 3a-4b; ijoys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., 2a-4b. “Stan” has done much work to put over excurricula activities and the only thing to be regretted is that his praise is all on paper. Never mind, Stan, the few who know, appreciate. 23 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL IDA KATZ “IJ’oDieii k)ion ' not the loholc of their coquetry.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Choir, 3a-4b; Ingleside Club, 3a-4b. Ida was a great one for being absent and it is uncertain whether it was her many ailments or her great love for Nature and the out¬ doors that caused it. Ida is a good sport, nevertheless, and her spontaneous giggling in class caused a great deal of merriment. Incidentally, Ida has a hobby of playing with the curling irons, and perhaps that accounts for the neatness of her hair. JOSEPH KATZ “Joe” “The Urncst seif-respect is not to think of self.” H. P. H. S.: Glee Club, President, 2a-4b; French Club, Presi¬ dent, 4a-4b; Classical Club, 3a-3b; Choir, 2a-4b: Honor Society, 4a-4b; Boys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., 2a-4b; Junior Usher; Basketball, 4a-4b. Of late “Joe” is a rather important character, and how he can “coin” his own words when it comes to reciting. How do you do it, Joe? You doubtless should be Ambassador to France, judging by your techni(iue in delivering French speeches, n’est-ce pas? You make jolly good company, and you have a way about you that is very friendly. EVERETT P. KINNEY “Ev” “ feel an army in my fist.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lh-4b; Football, 4a; Basketball, 2a-3b; Baseball, 2b-4b. Quiet, rather bashful, and modest, but what manly pulchritude and form! That annual coat of tan and those muscles have been the attraction of many a girl, and the envy of many a boy’s heart. Keep it up, “Ev” and in a few years you will be capable of assisting Bernarr Macfailden in his liemonstration of Physical Culture. 2Jf C L A S S ROOK OF 1 9 2 9 R ADELINE KOPPLEMAN “Ade” “Nothing is more silly than silly laughter. ' ’ Arsenal; A. A., 4b; (lirls’ League, la-4b; I’usiness Club, 3a-4b; Ingleside, 4b. Did 1 just hear a giggle? Yes? I surmised it. Without look¬ ing, we know it’s Adeline. (3h, those shorthand assignments! But yon got the best of them, didn’t you? Such perseverance and per¬ sistence will always come in handy. SAUL KOVARSKY “Sol” “A merchant of great traffic through the leorld. Northwest: A. A., la-4b: Boys’ Club, la-4b; Honor Society, 4b. Saul will have good reason to be proud when he tells his grand¬ children about how he “made” WYaver in three and one-half years. Quite a “feat”! Each time Saul tells a tale, all present clap their hands, ai’.d not over their ears either. RERNARD KUPPERSTEIN “Kupie” “I would the Gods had made thee poetical.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b. “Kewpie” never misses a Weaver game. He is there yelling for the (ireen and White. You just know that something is going to happen when he’s around. Most likely someone will be slapped on the back. 9 4 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL EVELYN ETHr:L LAM PERT “Ev” “In jealousy there is more self-lox ' e than love.” Northeast: Ingleside, 3b-4a; (lirls’ League, la-4b; Orchestra, la-3b; A. A., 3b-4b. There’s no getting out of it, Ev is an attractive girl,—if only her voice weren ' t so audible in a crowd. Although wavering in your studies now and then, you have managed to keep right up with the crowd. You cotild almost rival Cinderella in the size of your shoe —rather petite. You make friends easily and are a bit stubborn, but what matters a little contrariness? Ev is very cute, and that blonde hair of her’s. Oh! my! MAPEL IkLIZABETH LARSON “Mae “The ear is the aveuue to the heart.” Portland High: A. A., 3a-4b; Girls’ League, 2a-4b. 1 he fellows don t knovvr , ' hat they have missed in not knowing Mabel. Haven ' t you ever seen those blue eyes, that powdered nose, and that smile? If you haven’t seen them, we know you must have heard those little high heeled shoes which somehow seem to char¬ acterize her temperament. DOROTHY LAVOVTTCH “Dot “Words are but zviiid, but seeiii’s believin’” Arsenal: A. A., Ia-4b; Girls’ lUisiness Club, 3a-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; “Lookout,” L-4b; Ingleside, 4b. “Dot” really deserves credit for keeping that girlish figure, for her mind is constantly alert to inventing ticklers of the palate. You know, she is going to continue her study of cookery, and we are sure she will become an expert. 2G CLASS BOOK OF 19 2 9B EMANUEL S. LE WINN “Alanny” I ant Sir Oracle, And ivhen I ope my lips lei tio dog bark!” Northeast: A. A., la-4b: Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Asst. Editor of “Lookout,” 2b; Junior Usher, 3b; French Club, 4a-4b. “Manny” knows his “stuff” when it comes to rings. He also has a way with the girls and teachers. Perhaps it is that blush under his school-girl complexion. You’d better trade in that open car of yours for a closed one. Girls get cold quickly. CARLETON LEWIS “Slim” “Nothing great was ever achieved withotit enthusiasm.” Lawrence Street School: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, 3a-4b; Commercial Club, 2b-4b. Ve wonder if the seniors know yet where all the cat “music” came from in Room 240. “Carl” has a great liking for mysterious noises! Let us hope that he will develop a new tune for the future. By the way, have you ever noticed how he raced out of the room when school was over? Perhaps he is in training to become a fireman. LILLIAN LIEBERT “Lil” “A zvilling heart adds feather to the heel. And makes the cloivn a zvinged Mercury.” H. P. H. S.: A. A., 3a-4b; Girls’ League, 3a-4b; Girls’ Business Club, 4a-4b; Ingleside Club, 4b. Lillian, why weren t you a boy? You certainly cut quite a figure in your masculine clothes. Your brother has exceptionally good taste as is displayed by your utility of his ties. “Lil’s” a good sport, and can always be depended upon to do a good turn for someone. 27 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL SAUL MAN DELL “Saul” “I never, zvith important air In conversation overhear.” H. P. H. S.: French Club, 3b; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Clul), lb-4b. If in a few years from now any of you want some electrical work (lone, and done well, call Saul. He expects to take up electrokinetics and there is no doubt that he’ll succeed. Saul was one of our most energetic classmates, a great dabbler in math and mechanical drawing. EVELYN MANN “Ev” “The true poem is the poet’s mind.” Oxford School: A. A., 2b-4b; Girls’ League, 2b-4b; “Chronicle” Board, 3a-4b, Assistant Editor, 4b. The art ef i)oetry is not lost as far as Evelyn is concerned. Anyone who has read some of her brilliant poetical outbursts in the “Chronicle” will realize that. Where does she get those rather skeptical views of life that are too deep for us? LREDERICK L. MARKS, JR. “Fred” “He zoho does not think too much of hiniself is much more esteemed than he imagines.” Northwest: Boys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Choir, 3a-4b; Foot¬ ball, 3a-4a. Fred is one of these big, handsome, quiet “he-men.” He’s a regular fellow, good in his sports and “O. K” in his studies. “Ain’t he grand,” is the most common exjiression. But you’ll have to hurry girls; he’s already lost his graduation ring. 28 CLASS BOOK OF 1 9 2 9 B SOLON MATCHTON “Scooty ’ ' ‘Circumstances! I make circumstances.” Northeast: Boys’ Club, lb-4b; A. A., la-4b; Itaseball, 3b-4b. “Scooty” could always be recognized by his unique ties,—red being his favorite color,—his broad smile, and his “wise” cracks. He was full of “pet)” and showed (|uite a partiality for the opi) 0 - site sex. ’Tis claimed that “Scooty’s” line will some day make him president of the Victor Talking Machine. May luck be with you, “Scooty”! JAMES McCOLM “Jim” “ have ahvays thought the actions of men the best inter¬ preters of their thoughts.” Holcomb Street School: Commercial Club, President, Secretary, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Baseball, 3b. Plashing eyes, well-groomed hair, hearty laugh—that’s “Jimmy.” Ever see that minstrel show? “Jim” certainly cut some figure there. But we don’t remember you just for that; we don’t forget such a personality as yours so easily. MARY McMAHON “Red “So she poured out the liquid )nusic of her voice to quench the thirst of spirit.” Northwest: Cirls’ League, la-3b; A. A., la-3b; Choir, 3a-3b; Art Craft Club, 2a-2b; Ingleside Club, 4b. Lo! and behold our future prima douna! Mary certainly is blessed with a voice and those who have heard her sing know what heaps of success lie before her. She has ])lenty of vim and vigor, and possesses a wonderful sense of humor. We wonder, however, just how much she made the caretaker of the Model Suite laugh the time she accidentally (?) locked her up and ran off with the key. S9 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL JOHN J. MOLLOY “Johnnie “I am not only ivitty in myself, hnt the cause that zvit is in other men.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Choir, 2a-3b; (ilee Cluh, 2a-2h; Boys’ Cluh, lb-4h; Football, 3a-4b; Baseball, 3b-4b. Was a short pithy saying just uttered in the silence of the class¬ room? Who can be responsible? We vouch that it was John. If he had taken home some hooks sometimes and studied, we unani¬ mously agree that John would have been one of our “highlights” but alas! Full of mischief and heedless of consequences, he was our best source of laughter. John shone and won much credit on our football team. CHRISTINE C. MOULTON “Chris” ‘‘ft is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood.’ ' West Hartford High School: A. A., 3a-4b; Girls’ League, 3a-4b; “Lookout” Editorial Board, 4a. Watch the masculine hearts start palpitating. “Chris” is walking down the corridor—blond wavy hair, blue eyes, innocent stare, and all the other requisites of a true heroine. Don’t be deceived by that stare, though. Her ability was ably proved by her “Lookout” work. HOWARD V. NEEL “Howk” “He zi ' ho talks least, says the most.” Newport High, Pa.: A. A., 4a-4h; Boys’ Club, 4a-4h. Howard is the boy from Pennsylvania. He couldn’t become acquainted with everyone; so he chose a few girls. How he did love to chat with them in the morning before school! And another thing, we wonder where he learned all of his physiology. 30 CLASS BOOK OF 1 9 2 9 B LILLIAN NFMEROFF “Lil” “There is no kind of thing in the ’versal world but ivhat you can tur)i your hand to. Northwest: (’lirls’ League, la-4b; Ciirls’ Ittisiness Club, 3a-4b, Vice-President; French Club, 3a-4b; Honor Society, 3b-4b; Second Standing, la, lb, 3a, 4b. Does anyone want to know how brains are acquired? No-o o. Not much! Then take our advice, and ask “Lil.” She’ll tell you, for she certainly has plenty of them! It was a rare sight to see her name missing from the Honor Roll. “Lil” was one of the most i)rominent and admired classmates due to her striking jjerson- ality and reliability. WINIFRED O’BRIEN “Winnie” “O, I am stabb’d with laughter.’’ Northwest; Hirls’ League, la-4b; Ingleside, 3a-3b; A. A., la-4b. Here’s a girl with a happy disposition and a host of friends. If you want cheering up, listen to “Winnie.” What we like best about her is her laugh. It is a ideasant gurgling sound, very con¬ tagious and fascinating. EEIZABETH PATIENCE “Betty” “Still to be neat, stil l to be drest, As you were going to a feast.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Curls’ League, la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Ingleside, 3a-4b; Art Crafts, 2a-3a: (dee Club, 2a-4b; Leaders Coriis, 2a-2b. “Hetty” is cute, wears pretty clothes, and is a good dancer. What more can anyone desire? These things iilus a large amount of neatness cause her to present a very charming apiiearance, which adds much to her jiopularity. o 1 ol I ' HOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE EDWARD PAUL “George” “The chief ivaiit in life is somebody zvho shall make us do the best zee can.” Northwest; Dramatic Club, 4a-4b; Hoys’ (ilee Club, 2a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Junior Orchestra, 2a-3b; Senior Orchestra, 4a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lh-4b. George is one of the few fellows in our class who never earned a nickname for himself. Nevertheless, George is popular, a true friend to those who know him, and persevering in his studies, esjjeci- ally in Ancient History. Someone has said that George often travels over the road from Hartford to Rocky Hill. How about it? HOWARD PERLMUTTER “Hershie” “Hoy-Day! IThat a szveep of vanity comes this zeay!” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4a; Choir, la-4b; Varsity Basketball, la-4b. Conceited? And how! “Hershie” often wondered whether any¬ one knew as much as he did. In fact, he spent his four years trying to find someone who might contend with him in knowledge. At the end of the fourth, however, he declared his search futile. “Hershie,” nevertheless made quite a mark for himself in basket¬ ball. He did a great deal to help Weaver win its many games. VIOLET I’ETERSON “Vi” “Happy art thou, as if every day thou hadst picked up a horseshoe.” Northwest: Choir, 2a-4b; Glee Clid), 2a-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Arts Craft, lb-4b; Ingleside Club, 2a-4b, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice- President; A. A., la-4b. V’iolet has a cheerful disposition and can always find something to laugh about. She likes to sing, and we think that her ambition is to succeed Aladame Schumann-Heink. VV’e wish you success, Violet! 32 CLASS BOOK OF 1 9 2 9 B MORRIS PETERSON “Pete” “There is a soeiety in the deepest solitude. ’ Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Junior Usher. “Pete” shines in his studies. Any time you intend to give any prizes for geometry, don’t forget to include Pete’s name. He’s abso¬ lutely sincere in whatever he does, and he certainly ought to succeed in all his enterprizes. Way back in Room 300 “Pete” wrote a theme about his duties to his parents, and his wish to be a doctor. If he does as he wrote he would, we shall have another Pasteur. ROBERT H. POWELL “Bob” “A pleasing eountenanee is no slight advantage.” Northwest: French Club, 4a-4b; Football, 4a; Basketball, 2a-4b; Baseball, 2a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Clee Club, 2a-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; A. A., la-4b; Dramatic Club, President, 3b-4b. The first thing that hits the right spot is “Bob’s” warm con¬ genial smile with a fine display of white teeth and healthy com¬ plexion. His popularity among both sexes was enviable. Of course, there were times when Bob felt a little better than the rest of us, but that was excused, for, was he not good in athletics, business affairs, and dramatics? Lati n translations often became mi.xed, didn’t they. Bob? BERNARD PRESS “Bernie” Arsenal: Honor Society, 4a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Inter-High Orchestra, 4a-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; French Club, 4a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Boys’ Club Band, 4a-4b; Junior Usher; Senior Orchestra, 3a-4b. How versatile! Entering the orchestra as a violinist and ending up as a trombonist! One has to know how. W’hat fluency of speech you had in English, “Bernie.” Keep it, for it’ll aid you in arguing out all your points. 33 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL GEORGI-: I ' RTOR “George ' ’ “AT stepping o ' er the bounds of modesty.” Northwest. Boys’ Club, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; Rifle Club, ll)-2a. (ieorge js one of our real old “Yankies”, quiet, reserved, never volunteering, but always prepared when called upon for any kind of service. He is so reserved that few peoi)le know him well, but those who do, know how ready he is to contribute his bit to the general good. ROSALIND A. RIVKIN “Ros “Forivard and frolie glee zvas there, The zeill to do, the soul to dare.” Northwest: Arts Crafts Club, 3b-4a; A. A., la-4b; Curls’ League, 2a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; Cdee Club, 4a-4b That trickling laughter! Wherever the crowd is, Rosalind is there also. Her voice lends clamor to conversation. Those eyes and lashes! And how you could use them! You might have lacked a little height, but your “pe])” and joy made up for it. What is a couple of feet in length among classmates? EDITH PAULINE ROLAIER “E” “Her air, her ntanners, all zeho saze admir ' d: Courteous, though eoy, and gentle though retired.” H. 1’. 11 . S.: C. H. 1 . S., 3a-4a: A. A., 2a-4b; Cirls’ League, 2a-4h; Vice-President, President; Honor Society, 3b-4b; (iirls’ Leader Corps, 2b. Words fail us when we attempt to describe Edith’s virtues. She has personality, pep, a good mind, and energy. All these are demonstrated by her untiring work for the (Iirls’ League and the “Lookout.” We can only express our admiration for her by .saying Hats off to a good sport!” C L A S S ROOK O F 1 9 !) P. MOXROr: ROMAXSKY “]Monny ' ' ' ' NotJuug is so strong as gentleness, Nothing so gentle as real strength.” Xortheast: Boys’ Club, I’resident, lb-4b; (ilee Club, 2:i-2b; Choir, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Football, 3a-4a; Basketball, 3a-4b; Baseball, 3b-4b; Track, 2b. “Monny” is about the cleanest, finest fellow you ' ll ever meet. He’s one of those very few good athletes who finds no trouble in keeping up in his studies. He is one fellow that nobody could pos¬ sibly hold a grudge against. But “Monny,” please don’t “toss” those acids around the way you do. You’re liable to burn your new sweater. RUTH ROSEX “Ruthy” ‘‘On leith the danee! Let joy be itnconfin’d; No sleeh till morn, zehe)i Youth and Pleasitrc meet.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Cirls’ League, la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; (iirls’ Business Club, 3b-4a; C. H. L. S., 3a-3b, Secretary; Honor Society, 3b-4b, Vice-l’resident. Ruth has great intellectual capacity, and we notice she gets her homework done without an effort. When brains were being distributed, somebody left a great deal on her doorstej). Here is one of our “peppiest” and most athletically inclined girls. LEOXARD ROSEXBAUM “Lenny “He prov ' d best man i’ the field and for his meed 11 ' as broze-bound zeith the oak.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b, Vice-President; Boys’ Leader Corps, 2a-2b; Choir, 2a. “Lenny” is the strong man of ottr class. You should see him heave the dictionaries around in 240. He’s a good athlete too, making his letter in baseball and football, and playing well in basket¬ ball. ' eaver will lose one of its best men when “Lenny” graduates. bo THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL LEON A. RUBIN “Lee ' ’ “[ see that the fashion zeears out more affarel than the man.” Nortliwest: Dramatic Chib, 3a-4b; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; (llee Club, 2a-4b; Radio Club 2a-2b; Junior Orchestra, 3a-3b; “Lookout,” 3a-3b; Manager Basketball, 4a-4b; Commercial Club, 4b. Leon certainly did some fine playing as “Grumpy” and, as we understand that he is going to study dramatics at college, we feel sure he will succeed in this work. Desjtite the fact that Leon has had much success at school, he seems to be little affected by it. ABRAHAM RUDNICK “Abe” “I haz ' e an exposition of sleep come upon me.” Northeast: Boys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b. Rudnick has leisurely plodded through his four years never breaking any scholastic records, but still keeping up with the class. His curly red hair, neat clothes, and easy manner won him many friends, although he is somewhat reserved and shy. EVELYN RULNICK “Ev” “The prying eye of Evelyn often finds tnore than she zvished to find.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; C. H. L. S. 3a-4b; French Club, 4a-4b. Although a good hard worker, Evelyn always finds time to have her share of fun. Indeed, it would not be too much to say that work to her is jday. And say, whisper this, will you? There’s a “he” in the background in New York, we believe. 36 CLASS BOOK OF 1 9 2 9 B ABRAHAM SACHER “Allan” “Sits the ‘Wind in that coiaicr?” Northwest: l!oys’ Club, lb-4b; A. A., la-4b; Radio Club, 2a-2b; “Chronicle,” Circulation Manager, 4a-4b. To think of “Abe” is to think of joy. Always busy and con¬ tinually wise-cracking, “Allan” won our hearts. Although his words were many, they were as stingless as were his actions. His black, shiny hair and dark-skinned face will rest as a jileasant memory in our minds for many days to come. ALBERT M. SCHACK “Al” “Sudden a thought came like a full-blown rod, Flushing his broiv.” liulkeley High: Classical Club, 3a-3b; Boys’ Club, 4a-4b; A. A., 3a-4b; French Club, 3a-3b; Secretary. One would hardly believe that “Al” is a superior senior judging by bis juvenile countenance, but behind it all is a fine brain both alert and clever. Albert’s modesty has prevented many from know¬ ing of the beautiful book he received. Why? Because he made the highest grade in a (leometry College Entrance exam. Hood work, “Al.” ELVIRA SCHLATTER “Vera” “Push on,—keep moving.” Northwest: A. A., la-4b; Oirls’ League, la-4b; Choir, 2a-4b: (ilee Club, 4a-4b; Ingleside, lb-4b; Arts Craft, 3a-4b; Vice-l’resi- dent, 2b, President, 3a, Treasurer, 4b. Here’s the typical American girl. She excels in “pep,” looks, and popularity. She is one of our best girl athletes. Oh, what a whiz on the tennis courts! Shh—don’t tell anyone, but we’ve heard it said that she’s also a good cook. Here’s your chance, boys! 37 THO.MAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ELEANOR R. SCRE1 :N El” “The silence that is in the starry sky.” H. P. H. S.: A. A., 4b; (lirls’ League, 41); Second Standing, 2a-2b. W isdom lies witbin the minds of the (luiet; and Eleanor certainly was one of onr quiet classmates. She was very good-tiatured; in fact, too good-natured, lint we didn’t mind that, did we “Elly”? At least, not when last night’s homework was left undone. EVELYN RITA SEGAL “Ev” “Self-love is the greatest of all flatterers.” Northwest: (iirls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; “Chronicle,” .fa-4b; Dramatic Club, 3b-4b. Ev ' elyn found no bounds for her talent. Her name was on the roster of all the clubs, but she had an alarming habit of forsaking all for dramatics. Many a weary search has been instigated, only to be rewarded with the words, “Dramatic Club Rehearsal.” JAMIbS H. SHEA Jimmy” “The zvindy satisfaction of the tongue?” Northwest: Hoys’ Club, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b: (dee Club, 3a-4b; Choir, 3a-4b; “Lookout” Hoard, 3a. “Jimmy” is the busy little man of onr class. Von can’t do a thing without figuring on “Jimmy.” And yon can’t josh with him either, because, if you do, he’ll come right back with one of his witty remarks and knock yon out. Yes, sir! “Jimmy ”is one of the liveliest and wittiest fellows we have in the class. 3S C L A S S }5 O O K OF 19 2 9 B CHARLKS SHFiniAN “Socky He leas a “veray f ' urfit gcutU ' knight! Northwest: A. A., President, la-41); Choir, 2a-4h; Hoys’ Cliih, Secretary, 2a-4I): Commercral Club, 4a-4l); Baseball, Ib-4b; Basket¬ ball, { ' ai)tain, 2b-4b; Tennis, 3b. We haven ' t enouKh adjectives to express otir admiration for “Socky”. Maybe Louise can help us. “Socky” is one of the most l)opular members of the class, and throuRh his ability as a captain, he has heli)ed the Weaver basketball team make its name. Besides being active in this sport, he has won his letter in tennis and baseball. JEAN J. SHERMAN “Belvedere ‘ Affection is the broadest basis of good in life.” Northwest: Choir, 2a-4b: Clee Club, President, 2a-4b; Art Crafts’ Club, 2a 4b; A. A., la-4b; Cirls’ League, la-4b. Jean is one of the most |)ersistent game followers in our class. She is a good sport and makes friends everywhere she goes, es])eci- ally masculine ones! Those dark, shining eyes, that brunette hair, and those red lips form a flashy irresistible color scheme not to be scoffed at. CLEMENT S. SHERWOOD “Pete” “A froper man, as one shall see in a summer’s day.” Northwest: Debating Club, 3a-4a; “Lookout” Assistant Editor, 3b; “Chronicle,” 4a; A. . ., 2a-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Honor Society, Secretary, 3b-4b. A hearty laugh, a barrel of winks from the left eye, mi.xed with a liberal amount of responsibility and an occasional “curse” serve as an adequate descrii)tion of “Pete.” Those hairs will persistently hang down to your nose, won’t they? Clement’s smooth, practiced tact in bluffing should be preserved, for it may come in very handy later. 39 THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL EVELYN SHOOK “Tommie” How pretty her blushing ivas, and how she blushed again.” Northwest: Girls’ Piusiness Club, 3a-4h, President; French Club, 3a-4h, Vice-President and Treasurer; A. A., la-4h; Girls’ League, la-4b. Our little Janet Gaynor! Sweet and demure. Evelyn won the hearts of all her classmates. A gloomy, dismal day was suddenly transformed into a bright, cheerful one by the sunny appearance of Evelyn. It will be a lucky business man for whom Evelyn will give capable and efficient assistance—for who wouldn’t get an inspira¬ tion with her in sight? GERSHON B. SILVER “Sliver” Sir, your ivit ambles zvell; it goes easily.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; Toys’ Club, la-4b; Glee Club, 3a-3b; Honor Society, 3b-4h; French Club, 4a-4b; Inter-Orchestra, 2b-4b. Gershon had the Latin translation that you loved to borrow. What poetic e.xpression! What classic references! If anyone else had compiled such a conglomeration of words, the trot would have been suspected, but Gershon was above such aid we know—or hope. MAY SILVERMAN “Billie” Roiv on, whatever happens.” Northeast: A. A., lb-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Girls’ Business Club, 3a-3b. May’s size is by no means cause to disregard her beautiful creamy complexion set off by black eyes and hair to match. May is full of “pep” and has a delicious chuckle which is often heard. She has often been the object of our envy with her good looks and beatitiful clothes. JiO CLASS BOOK OF 1929B VIOLET SLATE “Vi” “So szi’cet the blush of hashfuliiess. E ' en fily searee can leish it less!’’ Northwest; Rusiness Cluh, 3a-4b; Honor Society, 4a-4h; (lirls’ League, la-4b; A. A,, la-lb-4b. A girl who always did her homework,—that was Violet. Seldom did she enter a classroom unprepared to rattle forth (forward or backward) an assignment. She was a conscientious, industrious worker,—and deserving of praise for her untiring work for The (lirls’ Rusiness Club. Incidentally, Violet’s costumes at the Girls’ League Hallowe’en Suppers were always the object of much favor¬ able comment. CHARLIES SLOSSBERG “Charlie” “He leas not merely a chip of the old Block, but the old Block itself.” Rulkeley High School: Roys ' Cluh, 4a-4b; A. A., 4a-4b. While Charles was with us only a short time, his fame stretched out before him, for reports of his ability to write were heard from Rulkeley. The fact that he changed from that school to Weaver is an indication of his intelligence. ANNA SMOLER “Ann” “Shallow brooks murmur most, deep silent slide away.” Northeast: Girls’ League, la-4b; Girls’ Rusiness Club, 3a-4b; A. A., la-4b. Stencil. How ugly and venomous that word did seem to Annie at one time! Persistent and energetic, she mastered that task, although it seemed a dark and gloomy one. Annie overcame many difficulties willingly and cheerfully, and her business abilities will aid her in the commercial field. THOMAS SNELL VEAYI ' :R HIGH SCHOOL SAMUEL MILTON SOLLOW’AY “Sam” “A})ioiig ihoji, hut not of thou! ' H. 1’. H. S.: Boys’ Chil), 2a-41); A. A., 2a-4b; C ' hoir, 4h; Inter- High Orchestra, 3a-41). Altho rather stout, Sam was ([uick of action, as well as quick of temper. His main interests seemed to be centered in his music. We hope that he may some day eipial I’aul Whiteman along musical pursuits, and better him in number of chins. DAVID SOLOWAY “Dave” “The fclloze Jiiixcs hlood loih his colors!’ Arsenal School: A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Choir, 4a-4b; “Chronicle” Art Editor, 4a-4b; Art Crafts Club, 4a-4b. If there ever was an artist at W ' eaver, Have must be it. The only logical place to find him is in the drawing room. He has done much work for the Dramatic Club and the “Chronicle.” We also know he’s (|uite a chemist. MOLLir: SOLTIESKV “Shrimp” “Reproof on her lip, but a s)nilc in her eye!’ Northwest: A. A., la; Hirls’ League, la-4b; (iirls’ Business Club, 2a-4b; I ' rench Club, 4a-4b; Honor Society, 4a-4b; “Chronicle” ' i ' ypist Board, 4a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b. Molly, where did you get those Irish eyes? (lazing into the depths of those deep blue eyes, who could resist the mischievous twinkle and sparkling merriment? Molly knows her shorthand and also her commercial law, and we predict a great success for her in the business world. 4 O C L A S S P O O K OF 1 9 2 9 B AARON STICRN “Ike” ‘ ' Conceit niay puff a nian up, hut never prop him up ’ H. P. H. S.: Choir, 2a-2h; Boys’ Clul), lt)-41); A. A., la-41); “Lookout,” 4a-4b, Make-up Eilitor; Ritle Club, 2b. “Ike” is a rather easy-goiug chap, with a fine smile aud Kooii manners. He hasn’t an enemy in the world, jjrobably due to the fact that he doesn’t care to manufacture the energy necessary for injuring anybody. He is a thoroughly likeable chap, and has so)� ’ “drag” with the facidty! RlITLTBl J. STOCK “Phil” “He leears the rose Of youth upon him.” Northwest: Choir, 2a-4b; (ilee Club, 2b-4b; Orchestra, 2b-4b; Inter-High Orchestra, 4b; Radio Club, 2b; A. A., la-4b; Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Band, 2a-3a-4b. Listen to this. Phil plays banjo, piano, trumpet, tuba and violin, and never took lessons. That is something to boast of. He hardly ever has to pay admission to school activities because he usually entertains. That comiilexion ought to be utilized for Palm¬ olive advertisements, Phil. RHEA BEATRICE TEICHI’:R “Rio Rita” “That music in itself, lehose songs are suaig. The poetry of speech.” Lawrence Street: Cirls’ League, la-4b; Cirls’ Business Club, 4a-4b; Choir, 2a-4b; (dee Club, 2a-4b; A. A., 4b. Ho you hear a sweet, warbling voice? Rhea is near. Altho we have not heard of it till lately, we expect to see her name in Who’s Who of 1950. Typing is also cpiite an achievement with her. Lucky man! JtS THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ALFRED WlWHSLER “Al “Do not say all that you knoiv, but ahoays knozc zohat you say.” Northeast: A. A., la-4b; IJoys’ Club, 2a-4b; Classical Club, 3a-3b; “Lookout” Hoard, 2a-2b; Dramatic Club, 4a-4b. If, in a few years, “Al” is not a distinguished attorney-at-law and has not received a prize for arguing, regardless of whether he is right or otherwise, we’ll eat our diplomas. Your generosity, good humor, dramatic ability and congeniality have been held in high esteem, and you always “got along” with everyone you came in contact with. JENNIE WEINBERG “Jen” “Thy modesty ' s a candle to thy merit.” Northeast: A. A., lb-3a-4b; (lirls’ League, la-4b; furls’ Husiness Club, 4a-4b. Jenny is another girl who we are confident will make a success¬ ful stenographer. She is equipped with the rare gifts of efficiency, silence, and a beautiful smile which lights up her blue eyes. BENJAMIN WEINER “Ben” “And panting time toil’d after him in vain.” H. P. H. S.: Hoys’ Club, lb-4b; A. A., la-4b; Commercial Club, la, 4b: Radio Club, la-2a; Choir, 2a-2b; (ilee Club, 2a-2b. Hen with his shambling gait, smiling face, and cheek full of gum, often amused us with his leisurely jokes and actions. Altho Hen was sometimes a little sarcastic, he was well liked by his classmates. u CLASS BOOK OF 1 f) 2 0 B GEXEYIEA E WKINVAl “Gen” Knozdcdgc and limber shouldn ' t he nnieh housed, until they are seasoned.” Northeast: (lirls’ League, la-4h; Choir, 2a-4b; C)rchestra, 2b-4h; French Club, 3a-4h; C. H. L. S., 4h; Classical Club, 3a-3b; Honor Society, 4a-4b; Inter-High Orchestra, 3a-4b. Slim ankles and a merry smile—it’s “Oen,” of course. She is one of our clever people, and how she can write French comjiosi- tions and play the cello. Then, too, don’t you just adore shining black hair and an inward chuckle? AARON SAMUEL WEINSTEIN “Rabbi” “Remote front matt, ivith God he passed the days. Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.” Henry Harnard. A poet once said, “Words make the man,’’ or something to that effect, but Aaron believed that “man makes the words,” and many a chuckle was enjoyed at his expense when he orated in that English class. FREDERICK WERTHEIM “Fred” “For he zvill never follozv anything That other men begin.” P. S. 128—lirooklyn, N. Y.: A. A., la-4b: Boys’ Club, lb-4b; Football, lb-4b. Is that coat sleeve ripped again? We certainly can overlook such a small thing, however, after realizing what fine w ' ork you have done on our football teams. You could, moreover, make us sit u|) and take notice when you did your homework. 45 THOMAS SXELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOE ARTHUR WIESNER “Art” “Silciu ' c is a great pcacoiiakcr.” Arsenal: A. A., Ia-4b; Hoys’ Club, 3a-4b; Orchestra, 4a-4b: Hoys’ Clee Club, 4a-4b. “Art” is now one of our intellectuals, as he wears silver-rimmed glasses. He is also noted for his stink-bombs (much to the disgust of the students in 240). He is the genuine Isaac Walton of our class; he hunts, fishes, and loves the out-of-doors. He gets some¬ thing when he goes after it, with the exception of marks. I ' HVEERS WILEY “Pliil” “Happy am I, from care I’m free! Why aren ' t they all contented like me.” Northwest: Cirls’ League, 2a-4b; A. A., 2a-4b; Ingleside, Vice- President, 4a, President, 4b. Phyllis is the mischief maker! Such might be expected from a good natured individual with dark curly hair. She ought to be an authority on movie stars by now according to the number of times she has been missing from her last l)eriod classes, and perhaps an authority on the sterner se.x. Lsn’t that right, Phyllis? CHARLES WILSON “Charlie” “Discretion of speech is more than cloqiienee.’’ Indianapolis, Ind.: A. A., la-4b; Hoys’ Club, 3a-4b; Honor Society, 4a-4b. The remarkable thing about “Charley” is that he is like Wood- row. He always lived up to his boy .scout motto “He prepared”; at least in regard to his Latin lesson. He is the kind of fellow who gets there with time to sjiare. Ji6 CLASS BOOK O I ' 1 9 2 9 B l:sthi-:r evelyn wladimer “Es” “A co)itcutcd spirit is the su ' cctncss of existence.” Northeast: Girls’ League, la-4b; Ingleside, 4a-4b; C. li. L. S., 4b. Esther has a pleasant personality which acts as a harbinger in gaining actiuaintances. During her senior year she took a great interest in politics, democracy being her favorite subject. What? SADYE YUSH “Syd” “Betzveeii Iter lips shone pearls!” Northwest: A. A., la-3a; Girls’ League, la-4b. Sadye believes in sticking to a job whether it ai)pears hopeless or not. How about it, Sadye? No matter how foreign those short¬ hand notes appeared to her, Sadye did not give up hope, even if it meant her coining of a new word. That’s the spirit, Sadye. “Stick- to-it-ive-ness” is one of the master keys of success. ROSEYN ZIEF “Ross ' ‘Front the looks,—itot the lips, is the sottl reflected.” Southern Junior High School, Reading I’a.: A. A., 41); Girls’ League, lb-4b; Ingleside Club, 4a-4b; C. H. L. S., 4b; “Chronicle,” Contribution Manager, 4a-4b. (ienerousness, wittiness, daintiness and indus triousness constituted Roslyn. She spent a good deal of her time working for the “Chronicle” contributing much to its success. And how she could debate and change oi)inions! It won’t be long now before Roslyn will be at Congress telling those men a thing or two. THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ROSAMOND ZISKIND “Ros” “Laugh and the zvorld laughs zvith you.” Arsenal School: Girls’ Business Club, 3a-4b; Girls’ League, la-4b; Ingleside Club, 2a-4b; A. A., la-4b. A very pretty name, Rosamond. Is that the cause of those red cheeks, apparel, and adornments? We hear you’re pretty active outside, and how you can dance. We congratulate you on the number of times you have helped in the Stenography class by your ability to “rattle” off those cold notes. You’re a great help to some people in transcribing, aren’t you, Rosamond? DOROTHY ZUCKERMAN “Dot” “And out of mind as soon as out of sight.” Northeast: (iirls’ League, la-4b; A. A., la-4b; C. H. L. S., 4a-4b. When an occasional streak of laughter is heard, Dorothy is sure to be responsible for it, and it surely is “catching.” Stray tresses were often found on your shoulders and back, “Dot,” but never mind, soon there will be a neat coiling knot. You always seemed to be everybody’s pal and agreeable to all with whom you associated. J,8 Girls Boys (ierry Coggshall Most Popular Bob Powell Anna Hurovvitz Busiest Stan Kashman Alartha (jlynn JVittiest James Shea Chris. Moulton Best Looking Bob Powell Violet Petersen Greatest Spendthrift Bee Stern Dot Homelson Greatest Politician Nathan Hurwitz Ruth Heimovitch Most Talkative Nathen Hartenberg IPeanor Screen Quietest Charles Wilson Ruth Rosen Best Dancer Fred Marks lev Shoor Most ylngclic George Paul Pretty Patience Neatest George Paul Phyllis Wiley Greatest Flirt Bee Stern leleanor Screen Most Bashful Abe Rudnicle Ruth Heimovitch Most Pessimistic N. Hurwitz Jean Sherman Best Sport Charles Sherman Vera Schlatter Most -Ithlctic Lenny Rosenbaum Evelyn Segal Most Dignified Fred Maries Martha Glynn haziest “Si” Greenbaum Pjetty Patience Cutest James Shea Evelyn Shoor Daintiest George Paul Phyllis Wiley Peppiest James Shea Alartha Glynn Silliest Carleton Lewis leleanor Screen Most Serious Morris Peterson Gerry Coggshall Most Courteous George IHul Gerry Coggshall Most Capable C. Sherwood Itetty Patience Most Sarcastic Hershy Perlmutter Evelyn Segal Biggest Borrozver Bernard Greenspon levelyn Mann Most Credulous B. Kupperstein Martha Glynn Biggest Bluffer H. Perlmutter Gerry Coggshall Best-All-Around Bob Powell Mildred Gruber Best Dressed Bee Stern lulith Roemer Done Most for JVeaver C. Sherwood J,D 50 Sfaculty Mr. Andrews Miss B ' leming Mr. FjAKEr Miss IMrbes Miss P)Ickford Dr. IMx Miss Podurtiia AIr. I rench Mr. Briggs Miss Gleason Miss Brown Miss Goodwin Mr. I LiRKE AIr. Hall Mr. Carrier AIlSS liANKS Miss Chapman AIr. Hanson Mr. Clapp AIiss Hardy Miss Clark AIiss Harper Miss Clough Miss Hartin Miss Conklin AIiss Elizabeth Haselton Miss Craig AIiss Hazelton Mr. Crowell AIr. Holden Mr. Darling AIiss Hood Mr. Dow Miss Horton Miss Drescher AIiss Hubbard Miss Duberg AIiss Johnston Miss Duguid AIr. Kimball Miss ])utting AIiss Kneil Mr. Ihnolf AIiss Levy AIiss Visco B1 Miss Lord Miss MacDonald Mr. Maines Miss Mansfield Mrs. McCray Miss Moses Mr. Owen Miss Liiillips Miss 1’reston Mr. Price Miss Reece Miss Regan Mr. Robins Mr. Sisson Miss Saiall Mr. Stanley Mr. Stone Miss Arline S. Talco ' Miss F. Talcott Mr. Van Sciiaack Mr. Walcii Mr. WCnslow Ijatrtfni: Ufanet (El]ai.iter of tl]C JJatiDual i Dtinr Society JUNE, ]9:E) President, CiEraldink Cogcshali Vice-President, Ruth R. Rosen Secretary, Clement Sherwood UPPER SENIORS Eillian Nemeroff Edith Roenier Gershon Silver Pernard I’ress Violet Slate Mollie Soltiesky Erancis Ciarleglio Joseph Katz Genevieve Weiner Anna Hurowitz Eleanor Screen Isadore Freedman Jacob Gordon Charles Wilson LOWER SENIORS Esther Meyers Ida Schreiber Harriet Thomsen Louis Glauhman Bradley Skinner Virginia Boyd Tybel Kasov Louise Proniisle Saul Kovarsky UPPER JUNIORS G. Dudley Vlylchreest Rose Slitt Mary Winked L. Coates Coit John W. Turley, Jr. ffiettermen p,asi :rall P ' innegan {Captain) (8) Greenbaum Romansky l’,ASKb:TI5ALL I ' innegan Perl mutter (;2) Rumansky FOOTlbXLL Molloy Powell Romansky tp:nnis Sherman Rosenbaum Sherman Kinney Ru1)in {Manager) Sherman {Captain) (b) Rosenbaum (2) WArtheim (4) 53 (Sflaas Nigl)t Program Chairman ' s Address Oration Class Song-..... (Words and Music by i’hilip Stock) Robert Powell Nathan Hurwitz The Class Essay Geneviei’e I Reiner Music—Trio Members of the Class Riith Rosen IMonroe Romansky Class Song .. (Words and Music by Lillian Nemeroff) The Class I’rophecy Martha Glynn [James Shea M usic—Ensemble Members of the Class Will Solon Matehton [Petty Patience School Song (VV ' ords and Music by Rosaliinl Feldman, ’241!) The Class (£[liairmau’B Abbrcaa fi l IKNDS AND CLASSMATES: As I stand here l)efore you, noting your eager glances of anticipation, I am reminded of a certain minister who lived in the suburbs. One morning in a discourse of his, he said. “Tn each blade of grass there is a sermon.” Late in the afternoon a broker, one of his Hock, passed by the minister’s dwelling and observed him gently pushing the lawnmower. Pausing, he remarked, “Well Parson, Pm glad to observe you engaged in cutting your sermons short.” T, too, shall cut short my address, but not until I have extended a cordial welcome to everyone here. Tonight, you know, is Class Night, the one night when we lay aside our worries and indulge in an evening of pleasure. The oration, according to tradi¬ tion, is the most serious number on the program, but it is not tragic. The essayist has made herself a Sherlock Holmes for tonight. Our historians are to show us in retrospect the past four years spent at our alma mater. Weaver High, observing only the glowing high S])ots of our career. We shall laugh and you with us, as the prophets look into the mysterious future. Our key word tonight is joy. Some of us have not missed a thing during our sojourn here at Weaver; the treasures stored up in the years past will be bequeathed with a generous heart by the testator and testatrix. Another note of farewell is sounded in the songs. In behalf of the Class of I bid you a hearty welcome and wish you an enjoyable evening to listen to my talented classmates. Robert H. Pow ell oo ®ratinn A Mirror—Is It To Be Kept Clear? k VRELY IN THE HISTORY of the drama have all of life’s characters equally shared the honors of the chief roles. The drama has seldom been dominated l)y the universal element. There have been times, when life was presented with all its force, in all its path; but this has given way to that type of drama which portrays and appeals to sophisticated society with all of its whims and capers. If the drama is to be the mirror which will reflect our times and manners to future generations, all people—regardless of group, class, or race —must take an interest which will warrant the writing of such plays. Then the drama produced will portray society as a whole, with its ugliness and beauty, with its appeal and repulsiveness. Nathan Hurwitz (Note: This is the sitbstaace of the oration zvhich—for the first time in the Hartford schools—zaas ijiven externpomneonsly.) QJlasfi jfssay ox RICADlXC’i 1)KTECTI E STORIIES YOU SAY THE XAAIE BECiAX WITH A C?” Detective White I shar])ly asked, leaning fcjrward. The valet’s cadaverous face remained im[)assive. “Em almost sure, sir.” ‘‘Did you see Mr. V’an derWater take it?” ‘‘Xo, sir. I had retired earlier than usual.” ‘‘Where was the bottle kept?” ‘‘In a kit in the bureau drawer.” ‘‘Who cleans the bedrooms?” ‘‘The maid—Dinah, sir.” ‘‘H—m, send her to me.” W ' ith a nod the valet noiselessly slunk (nit of the lajom. Wdiite idly scamu ' d the jiages of a magazine, arose from his chair, and restlessly paced the elahoratel}’ furnished room. He stopped near the cozy firejilace. He did not enjoy the cheery warmth of the ilames, did not hear the bustle of the world outside, nor was he aware of the splashing rain on the window pane, for wherever he looked, wherever he turned his eyes, he saw a handsome middle-aged countenance, stony in death—the face of— Rut there! You know the rest. Any of you could finish that very sentence —‘‘the face of the renowned X ew York banker, Xathaniel Van derWkater, who had been found dead in his bed that morning.” Any of you could ([uestion Dinah, notice her nervousness, wonder which of those two really did it, and then learn that the name beginning with a “c” was none other than chloroform. Xow “an revoir” might mean farewell in I ' rench, but chloroform means farewell in every language. Up on further investigation you could come to the simple con¬ clusion that, tired of life, Xathaniel Van derWater had committed suicide, and that the valet and maid were not guilty, but innocent, pure. In the detective magazine we come in contact with the murderer who has access to a secret telephone number which isn’t even listed in the book, and of whose existence not more than a half dozen of the best detectives have knowledge. The butlers, without a doubt, have been in the household for at least twenty years and when the master is murdered (he always is) they expect to be arrested and calmly submit themselves without any resistance. Then we meet with twin brothers who resemble each other even to the mole on their chin. One has done the job, and the blameless, hard-working one has to sufifer the penalties for his heartless brother. Ah! there’s always a fatal footprint. By the depth of the imprint found outside the window, we know that the guilty one is five feet nine and weighs 1()(S pounds. Usually the game of hide-and-seek is played with taxicabs as participants. The pursued cab swings into traffic in a wild burst of speed. (Apparently they have no traffic-light system in Detective-Story-Land.) They race for blocks and blocks and then the cab that leads swings a corner. Alas ! the second cab can ' t make it, for a policeman comes in view and gives the driver a cordial invitation. Of course we aren’t told what for. When the murderers have a struggle with the hero, and the sounds of ])olice are heard, the murderers are sure to have their secret code, and, lo ! and behold! by means of a secret wire an invisible trapdoor 0 [)ens and swallows up the hero; thus the police are baffled. Actually baffled. The murderer is always suave, leisurely, and lazily amused. After committing his deed, he goes home and sleeps the serene sleep that murderers are not sup¬ posed to sleep. Later, when he is foiled, his face writhes in pain and torture. The hero walks in. Oh, he must be tall, handsome, and with muscular strength that would make Bernarr MacFadden green with envy. He picks up the clues, doggedly folknvs them out, unravels all the threads, and without any effort solves the mystery and at the same time rescues the girl, and they live happily ever after. (It’s a gift.) As for the girl Stephen Leacock says that she’s either a “sylph,” dainty, frail, and just about able to take care of herself or else she is “divinely tall” and “willowy.” The latter gets under a doorway nicely and is as thin and as bendable as a stethoscope. If she ever twines her arms about her lover, (and she usually does on the last page,) it’s a pretty high class piece of twining. Now, just why do people read detective stories? Is it entertaining and profit¬ able to study the methods of criminal investigation by which difficult problems are solved, and the guilty brought to justice? Some stories give an opportunity to gain greater knowledge of life and human nature, regardless of whether they are true or not. Some authors claim that the scenes are not literature, but history, and the characters not fictitious, but men and women who lived, schemed, sinned, suffered, and paid the price when the time came. Other stories prove most educational from the view-point that, in detail, some explain how counterfeit money is manufactured, how pcfisonous gases are concocted, and how deadly chemicals are prepared. No doubt they point out the great problems that the Department of Justice has to confront and wrestle with. (Jn the other hand, do peoi)le wish to feel the lure of adventure and thrills? Some readers get a thrill out of the suspense they receive at the end and feel it adventuiajus to follow by means of imagination the ex{)loits of all the characters. Others find enjoyment in the characters, and in discussing other possibilities and probabilities. When reading detective stories, the first, most important rule is—be alone. No com])any whatsoever, except a cat. Oh, yes—by all means have a cat. The night should be cold, stormy and windy. Don’t under any circumstances, have occasional bursts of static from your radio interrupt the delightful digestion of the volume. Be sure that the windows of your home rattle loosely at each gust of wind. As you become engrossed in the book, you do not even notice the disappearance of the cat. In the story, the murderers, four in number, hear a noise outside the lonely, deserted house at the outskirts of the city. They catch the hero who has traced them and pounce upon him. He is helpless and one of the murderers is just about to stab him when—crash! The cat has ui)set six plates in the pantry in her pursuit of a mouse. Genevievk K. Weiner 58 QJlaas i iatoty K. P)Ut I)Ol)! Monny isn’t here! P . (Jhhhlihhh ! P ut can’t you do it yourself? R. (3h no I I can’t do it myself—why I just can’t! (Monny a])pears.) Aren’t you ashamed of yourself—you’re late! M. Yeah, maybe I am a little late—hut not half as late as our class was in becoming ' known in Weaver. R. Yes, that’s right. The only time our class was recognized that first year was through the grand hello we got—you know, by that article in the Lookout entitled “Welcome P ' reshman’’! M. I don’t remember that. R. I knew you wouldn’t—that’s why I had you bring the back issues. Well, Pll read it to you. (R hunts through the back issues and takes out the one with the article.) (xYt all intervals marked this same action is repeated.) M. But, thinking back, Ruth, there were a few notable events. Let’s see—the P oys’ Club was formed that year—We Ph ' eshmen boys were its staunch supporters, that being the only club we could join. R. And the size of the Lookout was enlarged too,—had you forgotten that ? (Holds up papers.) M. Hmmm—that’s right. R. And that’s when those Cello lessons were started in school—and do you kiKJw, Genevieve Weiner was the only one who continued with them through¬ out the four years, and now she plays in the inter-high school orchestra. M. She was n’t the only one who was musically inclined. Why, ten of the class were members of the Glee Club during their sophomore year, and have been ever since. R. That reminds me—during the sophomore year—some of the Latin sharks were asked to participate in a play all in Latin, even though they weren’t in the Classical Club. M. But how could sophomores talk in Latin? R. I guess all they had to do was to stand around in their togas. The juniors and seniors were pretty good, but I still don’t know what they were talking about. M. Hmmm—and Vera Schlatter must have been—well—pretty popular for a mere sophomore to be elected President of the Ingleside Club. She sure will make some man a good wife—having begun to learn how to sew and Cook so early. R. You men! zYlways thinking of your comfort and stomachs! You’ve for¬ gotten that Vera won the girls’ tennis tournament, tf) 0 . M. But just the same—the boys were a credit to their class and to Weaver. Lennie Rosenbaum, Jack Pfinnegan, Fred W’ertheim, and Socky Sherman started in their sot)homore year to take j)art in varsity sjxjrts. R. I ' reddie was elected captain of the football team in his senior year. I remember an article al)oiit it. i I. And Jackie, after three years on the baseball team, was made captain. At the beginning of this season WAaver had won TOO ' of the games. R. 100% of the games? M. Sure, we won one game out of five. The other four times it rained. Yes, we had plenty of captains. Socky was elected to head the basketball team. M. Tn his junior and senior years. In both those years Weaver was city cham¬ pions, and also took j art in the Yale tournament. R. Do you remember those wonderful headlines in the Lookout? M. Yes, let’s look them over. R. Oh yes, and now Socky is president of the iV. A. M. Some of our boys were dramatic stars, too. Three of them made the Dramatic Club in their junior year, and two more in their senior year. Leon Rubin made one of the hits of all time in Grumpy. R. W’ell, the boys weren’t the only ones who were a credit to our class— Gerry Coggshall and Lillian Nemerotf, our Valedictorian and Salutatorian, were the only ones whose names appeared on the Honor Roll practically every time in four whole years ! And they did a lot of other things, too. Listen. Are there any hoys with records like that ? M. Morris Peterson and Albert Schack won prizes for their high marks in the college board exams—and Saul Kovarsky was the only one who represented WAaver in a national bookkeeping contest. R. Edith Roemer was circulation manager of the Lookout for two whole years, and whether she made them or not, 1!)2!)P) were almost l()() r subscribers. M. It certainly has improved during our four years. You know it won a prize this spring. R. What prize? M. I’ll show you. R. The Chronicle is good too. Lulkeley High withdrew, starting a magazine of their own. Rut the Chronicle kept on improving. Five members of our class were on the board in their senior year. M. We had quite a literary class. Two boys, Melvin Blumenthal and Morris Peterson, and one girl, Martha Glynn won prizes on their essay, “W’hy Columbus Succeeded.” R. Uh huh—and the Weaver chapter of the Honor Society was formed in our junior year. There were five fortunate enough to be elected as members. A didn’t realize the full significance of that honor until we understood the requirements and standards of that organization. Ho-hum! Ciosh! When we were lowly freshmen, four years seemed such a long, long time, but now that we are proud Seniors (Big sigh) Well—It’s been for us— M. As Freshmen ...... Milestones; As Sophomores ..... Moonstones; R. Vs Juniors ...... Grindstones; M. and R. And now as Seniors . . TOMBSTOXh:S 60 Ruth R. Roskn Moxkoe Romansky PropliecH Sc i:. i:; Universal lUnployment Ajj ency. ' I ' ime: 19-4-4. (Jim is seated at a desk looking over some papers. Me rings a bell and Alartha enters.) Jitii —Take this dictation for me, Aliss Ulynn. (Alartha nods and seats herself in a chair near the desk.) Mr. J. I). Pembroke, Wordsworth Building, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: I am very sorry that the boy whom 1 sent you was not satisfactory, but I am sending you another who I think will meet all your qualihcations. Iftc., etc. ( few callers arrive during the dictation. When Jim is through, Martha calls his attention to the people who are waiting. Jim nods and Martha calls “Socky” Sherman.) Well? Socky —Have you any openings ? Jim —What sort of a job could you hll ? Socky —Any sort. Jim —There is a position in the American Sausage Co. Do you think that you can fill that ? Socky —Yes sir. Jwi —Very well, then, Miss Clynn will assist you. Martha —Name, please. Socky —Charles Sherman. Jim —Charles Sherman? You used to go to Weaver, didn’t you ? Socky —Sure I did. Say, you’re not Jimmy Shea, are you? F’heaven’s sake how are you ? Jim —Great! Remember Martha Glynn? Socky —Of course. Martha —Have you seen any of our other classmates, Socky? Socky —Just the other day I met Moe Davis and he said that he and Art Wesner were on the vaudeville stage in an act called “You Can’t Make Me Laugh.’’ Jim —Can you imagine. I’ll bet they’re a funny pair. Socky —Yes, and Carleton Lewis is the ventrilocjuist of the show. Martha —He always did make imitations of cats aiid other things. Jim —Say, Sticky, when you go to the factory after that job, see Saul Mandell. You know, he’s the foreman there and Howie Neff is his assistant. Socky —Thanks, goodbye. Jim —Goodbye. M artha —Goodbye. (Martha calls the next one. Bob Powell). Bob —Have you any positions for a man who is ex[)erienced in banking? Jim —No, not now. Bob Powell! Of all things—how are you? Wait a few minutes and then I’ll see. G1 (Bob goes back and sits down.) (Oenevieve enters and walks directly to lini.) Geuc —Hello, Jim. Oh ! and Martha. J ' un —W’ell, well, Oenevieve, how’s everything? Gcuc —I’ve just arrived from Paris. I was looking over my hkall I ' ashion stock that is to arrive here next month. Martha —Oh! Isn’t that lovely! How’s Paris? Gene —Oh! just fine. I met quite a few members of our class over there. Martha —Tell us about them. Gene —I met Christine Moulton. She is internationally known as an authority on care of the ccjmplexion. She has written many books on that subject. Martha —Yes, go on. Gene —Oh, Rosamond Ziskind and Ida Katz are models in Dot Zuckerman’s Modiste Sho]). Martha —Oh, yes. Dot always had good taste for clothes. (Turns to typewriter.) (In the meantime Munny Romansky, Ruth Rosen, and Joseph Katz enter.) Gene —O! I must run along. Pardon me for interrupting your morning business. Martha —Goodbye. (Ruth Rosen approaches the desk.) Ruth —How do you do, Jim? Could you secure me a jol) in a store waiting on customers? You see, I must have material for my new book on “Human Invents.’’ Jim —Let me see,—Fred Mark’s Haberdashery Shop. Wait a moment. I’ll let you know if I can find anything else. Sit over there. ( Ruth sits down.) (Munny comes over to the desk.) Jim —Well, sir, what can I do for you? Munny —I’d like a job in a store that isn’t too large. Jim —I’ve just the thing for you. A1 Schaack runs a delicatessen store on the corner of—of—well, ask House Detective Sherwood who is standing outside of this building. Martha —Name, ])lease ? MiDiny —Monroe Romansky—is your name Glynn? Martha —Why, yes, who are you? Munny —Don’t you remember when I went to Weaver? Martha —Of, course, but you’ve changed a lot. Have you seen any of our classmates ? Jim —She’s always wanting to know something about cnir classmates. Munny —W’ell, I have a list. A. Rudnick and B. Greenspon are in a contest as to who can sleep the longer. Jim —They’re both pretty well matched. Munny —Yes, and Aaron Stern is directing a musical comedy at the latest show- on Broadway. Our class is w-ell represented in that. Jimmy McColm is that leading man. Jim —Remember he was in the Boys’ Chjmmercial Club Minstrel? Munny —Jean .Sherman. L. Leibert and Ida Kagan are in the chorus. Isabelle Cooley has a specialty act. Louis Berson and . 1 Chorney are playing their newly invented instrument which takes the place of a whole orchestra. Martha —Fancy! By the way, did you hear about Anne Himmelstein starring in Charles Slossberg’s latest production “The Silent Woman?’’ MioDiy —Anne would do something like that. W ell, I’ll see you later. I ' m afraid A1 .Schaack may change his mind, (loodhye. (Scooty Matchton comes in pushing a hroom.) MartJm —lie sure you swee|) under the desk, Mr. iMatchon. Mr. Shea is always dro])ping things. (Martha calls Joe Katz.) Jim —Well, joe, what’s on y(jur mind? Joe —As you know I’m treasurer (jf the Catalina Bank Trust Co. I’m looking for a young man to fill the [)osition of clerk. Jim —Bve just the one you want. (Jim motions to Bob who comes to the desk.) Here’s something for you Bob. Joe —Is that Bob Powell who pitched for our baseball team in 192bB? Jim —Yep! that’s the boy. Joe —Mow are you. Bob? IU)h —Just fine. I met someone the other day who inquired for you, 1. Freedman, he is running a silver fox ranch. He supplies Feingold’s Fur Shop with all of the expensive furs. Martha —’Zat so? Boh —Yes, and Gershon Silver is the head of the Hartford Puhlic Library. Violet and Mollie S(jltiesky are his assistants. Jim —I can tell you some more. Gordon Cusick is still in Hartford. He’s running a pickle factory which turns out pickles famous for their shape. They’re shaped like horseshoes. Mary McMahon is in league with him. She has a stand outside the factory and sings in her beautiful soj)rano voice, “Oh! won’t you buy a pickle? They only cost a nickel.’’ Joe — Y must be going now. Bob. WY’ll see you later, Jim. Goodbye, Martha. J i)ii —Goodbye. Martha —Goodbye. (Jim goes back to his desk. Betty P. enters.) Martha —Hello, Betty. Betty —How are you, Martha? Martha —Do you remember Jim Shea? Betty —Of course I do. Jim —How’s everything, Betty? Betty —Pretty good. By the way, could you hel]) me fill a few positions in my Beauty Shops? Jim —Why, yes. Here’s Ruth Rosen waiting for that sort of a job. Bett —Why, Ruth! AMu looking for a job? I thought you were writing. Ruth —I am. But I want to get material for my latest book . Jim —I have a few names here of girls who would enjoy getting into that sort of work. Let me see—Here’s W. O’Brien, F. Screen, and E. Johnson. I guess they’ll be all right. Martha —Betty have you read any of the twenty heavy volumes written by Evelyn Segal under the title of “The Life of Evelyn Rita Segal, or the Autobiography of the Greatest Living Woman’’ Betty —I heard about it but I haven’t attempted to read it yet. Martha —.And do you know that Gaetana Caml)ria sacrificed some of the best years of her life helping her to compile it? Betty —Well, 1 must go now. Thanks, Jim. Send them over in the morning. Goo(ll)ye Martha. Martha —G’bye. (In the meantime. Stern and Ruldn enter. Roth are arguing over some very important point.) J ' un —What’s the trouble? Ruhin —We’re wondering whom to get to play the part of the ghost of Bantjuo in my production of Macbeth. Jim —Sam Solloway was in here the other day looking for a job on the stage. Why don’t you see him? Wdio else are in your cast? Ruhin —Madine Gall is Lady Macbeth, Rose Graziadi is Lady IMacdutf. Martha —1 hope that they’ll succeed. Has anyone heard from Jacob Gordon t Stern —Oh! He’s running an educational tour to the South Sea Islands. He owns a steamship now. Martha —Speaking of islands did you know that Francis Collins was chosen as ambassador to the Cannibal Islands? Jim —WTll he certainly would l)e able to deal with them. I wonder if its true that Saul Kovarsky is running a fruit company. Ruhin —Yes, and B. Kupperstein is his general manager in Banana Land. He supi)lies Saul’s company with bananas. Martha —I’ll bet they got the idea from that picture we saw one morning at Weaver. Jim —I read in “Manny” LeWdnn’s “Lovelorn Column” that three of our class¬ mates were writing to him for advice concerning their “affaires de coeur.” Stern —Do you know who they are? Jim —D. Lavovitch, Adeline Koppleman and Stanley Kashman, who are con¬ ducting a Greek Dancing Academy. They wear classical draperies of rainbow colored silks, which of course has a very romantic eff ' ect on the students. Ruhin —Say, I must go and meet some girls who are in my show. G(XKll)ye Martha and Jim. (Jim rises.) M artha —Goodbye. Jim —Goodbye. (Exit Rubin and Stern.) (Jim looks over papers.) Jim —I’ve bought some new stock in the American Retroleum Co. Hershey Lerlmutter is the distributing manager there. Martha —Is Hershey still handing out the oil? Jim —I guess so. I met Phil Stock yesterday. Martha —rVny news ? Jim —Well, I learned that he was playing the biggest horn in the Scjueekdunk Town Band and G. Prior is running a summer resort fem discontented cows. Martha —Do you remember Frank Ciarleglio? Jim —Of course. Martha —Well, he is employed by a large broadca.sting station in New York. He tells bedtime stories and I heard he is very successful, because bis voice is gentle and mild and does not frighten the kiddies. Ji))i —And did you know that Nate Hartenberg is a teacher in a Chinese Univer¬ sity He has become famous in his lectures on the Westminster Rabbi. Martha —()h ! yes he displayed his knowledge on that subject when he was in W eaver. And by the way Rhea Teicher is giving a concert for the benefit of the Chinese orphans. Jim —Rhea always had a nice voice. (Xate Hurvitz enters and sits down on a chair.) Martha —A caller, Mr. Shea. (Jim nods and Martha walks over and talks to him.) (They both walk towards the desk.) Nate —Mr. Shea? Jim —Yes, sir. Mate —I am the lawyer for the firm of Mabel Larson Co. d ' he man that you sent out to work in her store ran off with a considerable sum of monev. Jim —What’s your name, please ? Nate —Mr. Hurvitz. Jim —1 think I know you, altho you’ve changed quite a bit. Nate —You look familiar too, now I’ve got it. You’re Jimmy Shea, my old class¬ mate at W’eaver. Jim —That’s it and you’re Nate Hurvitz, our class orator. What’s doing? Nate —Well, Dot Homelson was running for Congress in her district and I was campaigning for her. Jim —She always was a politician. Do you remember Martha Glynn? Nate —Certainly. How are you, Martha? MartJ.a —h ' ine, Nate. Didn’t you go abroad last summer to settle a case between S. Yush and .V. Smoler. What was it al)out? Nate —Yes. The dispute arose over rights t(j conduct an ice cream [)lant in Siberia. Martha —Who won? Nate —I fixed it up of course. They are partners now. And while I was there I met Esther Wladimer. Martha —Really ? Nate —She said that she and J. Weinberg were cloak models in Paris. Jim —A great many of our classmates went to Europe. I’ve heard that A. Gatter is conducting a Girls’ Select School in Bordeaux, with R. Ziff as matron, and S. Hartz teaching the girls Arabian. Martha —I wonder what became of G. Buck and Dot Burrill ? Jim —I heard that Geraldine Buck is the head secretary to the Travelers Insur¬ ance Co. in Hartford. Nate —And D. Burrill is writing a new book called “The Romantic Student.’’ (C. Sherwood comes in very quickly.) C. Sherzi ' ood —Say, there’s a big fire in Bernie Press’ tailor shcjp. Jim —Bernie Press went to Weaver, didn’t he? Sh erivoo d —Y e s. Nate —You’d never think that Press was going to be a tailor. Martha —No. Eet’s go down and see the fire. Jim —All right. (All Exit) (Curtain) Martha Glynn James D. Shea 05 (51asa Hill (Soldi! and Betty enter ari nin about the reading of the will.) Solon —You read it. Betty —N(!, I can’t because I have a had cold (coughs). Solon —Well I simply refuse to read it so that’s that. (Starts to pass to liis seat hut Betty grabs his coat tail.) Betty —Go on and he a good s])ort. You know I wrote most of it, so you should read it. Solon —Now what are you trying to do, give me a good line? Betty —No, Scooty, I’m not razzing you. Come on and read it. Look! every¬ one is looking at us. Solon —All right then. Give it to me. (Walks up to the front and starts to read it. As he reads, Betty corrects him, with the words that are in parentheses.) Be it hereby known to all men by these presents. That we, the Class of 1!);3!)B of Weaver High School, Hartford, Connecticut, being of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind, do hereby make disposal of our belongings in this document, which is our last Will and Testament. To The Faculty, we give thanks and appreciation for the jiatience, tact, and understanding which they used in educating us. To The Incoming Class, we leave the talent of Lillian Nemeroff to he divided uj) among the members of the class so that they may all be honor students. To the Lunchroom, we leave (jne set of traffic signals in order to prevent collisions. (No, they need two sets.) All right, two sets. Bob Bowell leaves his dancing ability to “Red” Hagarty. Ethel Ackerman willingly endows the school with a few carefully chosen specimens of her never-failing supply of chewing gum. (I bet it’s Wrigley’s.) IWerett Kenny gives to the Starvation (Salvation) Salvation iVrmy three of his sleeveless and collarless shirts. Violet I’etersen and Phyllis Wiley leave their book on “How to Play Hooky Without Getting Caught” to the library. To he withdrawn from circulation. Marvin Feir leaves his colorful sweaters t(j the Dramatic Club to he used for scenery. Ifvelyn Mann leaves her brief case to Virginia Boyd. (Whatever did she carry in it. ' ' ) Her poems I suppose, hut she’s keeping them. 66 Bernard Couj lilin, alias “Pinky” and Simon ( ' ireenl)aum, alias “Si, leave their records in W ' eaver High to “Ciene” Redly. Ruth Heimovitch bestows her sup])ly of arguments on the Weaver Boiler Room. Wdiy ? (Hot air helps to heat buildings.) Jimmy She-hay (Shea) Shea leaves his cheerful disposition to the cranky freshmen. Evelyn Shoor bestows her quiet ways upon any boisterous lower classman. Leon Rubin leaves his dramatic ability to Lon Chaney. (How about the wig?) Mildred Gruber leaves her good looks to the Art Crafts Club. David Soloway leaves his posters for “Grumpy” as permanent decorations for the school. Anna Gatter leaves her athletic ability to Betty McGuire. Monroe Romansky leaves his peppiness to “Henn.e” Lowery. (Hennie must have been born on Monday.) Anna Hurwitz wills her business ability to the Lookout Board. Charles Wilson leaves his Southern accent to anyone having a hard time ac(juiring one. Abraham Sacker leaves his gym suit to Snooky, alias Irwin Kusnitt. (Wdiat for?) Use your imagination. Ruth Rosen leaves to various members of the class all the articles she has borrowed from them during the past year. John Molloy leaves his seat. (What’s the rest of it?) John Molloy leaves his seat. That’s all. It was nailed down. George Paul wills his good manners to all future generations in Weaver High. Signed and sealed by the Class of lf)2!)B witnessed as the legal and final testament. I r it nesses ' HlfRBhiRT HOOVER JIM BLUNT TOM CARR Respectfully submitted, Testatrix —Elizabeth M. I’atience: Testator —Solon Matchton 67 (IJlaiis ougs Words and music by Philip Stock, Jr. .j j i rectT® Vrai Q i-o fhee OMr Al-rwot Ma—ter , Greafesl S ih ' -J nc iv e V he i have our flours o| , WhoThei- - or or near -eX j J r I r m ctre on i:lo€ threshold honor,rainK one! j-cAme I fhc? of 0(.ir +t-i ' ui0 pKs inu qt u e s r tAl o-lae ?r7 jp • ' - N ouj out- R� r tWic - cJ ’ ■■ • ou r- ■to . -foovf dcA ' JS +l rvi S ' t-eocf«� v� c| fw(? -e.5o cj 35£ -roo ' i dciys ar« c owe • c4o -n- 1 - 1 - 1 —y- -j 1 i. .. -.1 - 71 :: - - r Ts 1 P 1 1 L—J «l «l-- LJ —J J J ipj 1 york.+o rav ' e f ' V ' y -Jorn-ous- � qMr)B ctt 2.� -5 oe?r £� hqdou- o f ' oy oov� e ■f ' e s+rij o|- clailij ti-j-e , l 4 e ' cj proudly Jnave nofliiiorf H-o-f qr. 5 ■ 1 , ■-i — -1- ■ % 1 1 J r rl ■ -f “ (7 I 1 ' - £:•Ji Ml L VV® lii ' e our heurftiianf s-Vo il o5 s vviioVt? f irM tHese ye’qrs. - 11 1 ——f- aW -tr� — r-J 1 m r ■-rrii i i i ft ' i 1 11 k; 1 1 ' i V ■ 1 vVV shall ala ' o.ys r 3 — yy n her Hie r counsel ' hh.ru all our tears ' ft 1 f z ■ � r« - —1 f-1- • r I 1 rJ • y A n T A ■ If J 1 1 ( r® • rl ■ • :3y-� J 1 For a e sJocill sfi-iye-fo hour oUK narnes peep Us f-re ? , And f irif J l„|.j j J. i ir r-g . j i |t )d fZ fAJCf ' ll i- merr t ei wifl -jo� ci ►vie nor es +end« 3 r o r- clai oj- ' tive� t f-iit ' deQ_ Words and music by Lillian Xcnicroff . 1 r J JtJ Jl j r V Four short years have corrie qnd one, joyous ypors oj- ' ' r ' I j r hi j 1 J Ijj- oiorK clwcl pl Jy. Teochets principals tru � to us 4 £ In our hearts u)I)l eVer stay. But like t ime we J J J tiJ | J . k 4- 1 -r . j bJ.: must 0 on ocellinoa qnci broader I ' elds. I j j Jt j j Vbrl iri out our hopes and thoughts JiVin out our CV orcis t 4 I ' l jiu .. j I -rr7 ■ - -I - J |(ne r-dea|s. We ore the c1qs oj twenty-rmc 6, - b — j ?--4. r-Tj j- j .r j. 1 1 rJ ' J J leaV-in these hoUd ■[•or ' - ev— er- . Priends we ' ve be-come so ‘ ' .r J J, I J J:- J ■fried and -true, may ourpaHis vt ' er se-ver. F la -t r 7- j ..-.- js.-ri y f, =e=5= li|G and the trials iV brings fo us ouill ever |ihc| us ' w f J ' •• J ' I , S J ' r f ..J ' «l ' ■ J ' = X: ' - f 7 brave and-j ine. Praising the. glories oj- Weaver t? 2 tz: TTT cind the class oj- ■ u er)- iy nme! (j rabnatinn program Music ....- . ... The Orchestra Salutatory .... .. . . Lillian Nemeroff Housecleaning Tragedies___ -- Evelyn Seqal Laws—For Whom? ...... . Joseph Katz Talkative People ...... .-... Ida Kayan Music _____- ... ... The Orchestra Makers of Progress ........ .. Charles Wilson Villains of Fiction ..... . Ruth Hciniovitch Puilding Bridges ..... .. Nathan Hnrzvitz Valedictory ..... .. Geraldine Coyyshall Music ....-... ____ The Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas by the Chairman of the High School Committee 70 i alutatury W’MO arm here ASSE MBLEI) on this i)latform have all experi- r I 1 encecl the antici])ation and realization of our high school years. How little we realized the significance of high school four years ago. Seized with a premonition of austere su])ervision, rigid ruling, and severe disci¬ pline, we dreamed of high school as being all that is extremely difficult. Ifven the students, it seemed to us at that time, had acquired an air of superiority as they walked from school, conversing in a most intellectual manner. Vith admiration and awe, we gazed at this most wonderful spectacle. High school then seemed to us a great and eminent institution. We heard of themes and rather associated them with demerits, as being “awful” things. We imagined that they both occurred quite frequently, for one or the other was often mentioned to us as mere insignificant beings. We have entered the portals of high school, the world of social fact and inter¬ national understanding. Eyes a bit drowsy from a sleepless night of tossing and encountering various demons pertaining to the present venture, we get our first glimpse of the imposing edifice, our shoes highly polished, nails trimmed, hair neatly combed, a striking handkerchief in our pocket, and a ])encil case with our name engraved on it firmly carried in hand. Walking through the halls, we mumble the number of our session room for fear of forgetting it, and gras[) our pencil case more tightly. The first feeling of being a freshman is confusion; the next is a strange elation at the discovery that at last we are in high school. Rapt in wonderment and excitement, we experience out first high school days, ada])ting ourselves to the new conditions and requirements. It is rather difficult at first to adjust ourselves to the strange surroundings and new curriculum, and meet the scorns and ridicule of the higher classmates. However, all the bumps and jolts of high school, such as getting demerits when it was the other fellow’s fault, such as struggling with algebra, geometry, or Eatin, “cramming” at the last minute for a French test, have been the stei)s leading us to the threshold of a greater and broader life. High school has not been a shady path where all is roses, but an organized struggle, preparing us to grapple with and conquer the greater conflicts that face us. We enter whole-heartedly and enthusiastically the various activities and affairs of the school and soon realize that they are shortly to end. As seniors we question what we have accomplished during our four years which will serve us as we go out into the w ' orld? Have we worked to the best of our ability and made the most of our time? Too late we realize the losses we have sufifered by our negligence and carelessness. Too late we realize how unprepared we are to struggle this battle for life. We are all going out into the world to tackle the numerous problems that confront us. They may be simjjle or difficult; the battle may be fierce and bitterly ccmtested. There is a great possibility that the combatants will be innumeralde. 71 but no matter how tangible the goal to be attained is, we shall strive to set it higher and make it a nobler and loftier one still. Though successive defeats may confront us, some day the final victory may spring, and we must endure these repeated rebufifs without discouragement. The rays of the magic word “success” will illuminate our path and give us strength to meet the hardshi|)s and disappointments. Our courage, prudence, and intelligence will guide us and we shall continue the onward march towards our goal and see it rising solid and enduring above the highest peaks. Teachers who have labored unselfishly in our behalf and guided us through¬ out our high school years, we bid you welcome this evening. Our parents who have striven sincerely and earnestly and made numerous sacrifices in order to see us on this platform this evening, we proudly welcome. You have watched our progress with keen interest and anticipation, and shared with us the difficulties and hardships that we have encountered at school. May your untiring eft’orts be fully repaid as we go out to begin our new work. T ' riends who have shown an interest in our welfare we welcome. Tonight is the last time that we are assembled together and in behalf of the class of 1929B, I extend to all (jf you, teachers, parents, and friends, a hearty welcome to our graduation exercises. Lillian Nemf.roff, Salutatorian Halc ictlll:t} THIS ROMANTIC AGE ' HALL I BEGIN MY ADDRESS by undeceiving you? Listen while I cast a spell of gloom over the atmosphere. My title has probably created false hopes. “This Romantic iVge’’—What visions does that not call up— moonlight nights, strumming ukeleles, melodious young voices, dreamy waltzes, drifting canoes, in short, young love. Yet romance is bigger a.id more universal than all that. It does not conhne itself to any age. So the romance I am to speak of tonight is not the oft-repeated romance of the story hooks, hut the common, romance of every-day which most of us take for granted, the thing which every generation has possessed and enjoyed and bequeathed to the generations which followed. For romance can not he considered one thing; it is a conglomeration of a good many things—imagination, adventure, love, work for an ideal—all the things which play an imiiortant part in the usual life. Let other days have dVVrtagnan, whose exploits it is enough for us to read. Let us reserve Lancelot and Guine¬ vere for a weepy moment. They no longer symbolize exactly our idea of romance. The Crusaders come much closer to our modern idea. Forget for a while the glory of their struggles and triumphs, and consider the pluck and cour¬ age those men had, to go through the hardships that they did. It is splendid to read of, hut many times it probably did not seem splendid to them as they trudged weary miles through mud and rain. But this is the romantic part of their cru¬ sade—the fact that in spite of these hardships they could leave the glorious record that they did. It is not romantic to do an act easily without struggling. Romance is defined as that which is strange, charming, chivalrous, fanciful and mysterious. This, however, is not all there is to romance. To all these ingredients must he added the practical genius to create. A stately building, a beautiful poem, melo¬ dious music, rhythmical dancing, noble literature—all contain the great poetic feeling. The results are stupendous, hut they would not have been so had not hard work made the romance real. Now let us come down to the present generation and to our own beloved country America, which is so wrongfully accused of being unromantic. The fact that we are so fearfully busy is generally considered the reason for this. But I maintain that it is because of this tireless, unceasing work that we are supremely romantic. The business of today is romance. Consider the lofty bridges and colossal buildings. Think of the inventions that have recently been made. Wdiat other generation or what other country has turned more of its dreams into realities! There is the radio, by whose bonds all the world is being drawn together in a union of understanding. There are the airplane and the television. Do all these things lack romance? Why should men like Edison continue to strive long after the need for such effort has passed ? Romance, the ever- 73 lasting lure, is the reason. Think of our explorers:—Peary, who battered his way through the frozen seas of the North; Byrd, who has cut himself off from the world for three years trying to map out the absolutely unknown region of the Antarctic ; and supreme among them “Lindy”, who because of a dream risked his life and all that was dear to him, who flew over the waters of the Atlantic, undaunted by its perils, lured on by the hope that some day nations would he joined by much more rapid transportation than ever before. But why enumerate? These are not our only visionaries. You, right here in this audience, you will serve just as well for examples. For everyone of you listening tonight is romantic—whether you realize it or not. You cannot escape it. AW of you, business men and women, mothers and fathers, have some ideal in your heart for one of us now seated upon this platform, and that is one of the truest forms of romance. ’ou have watched us grow up from wide-eyed babies to more or less learned young men and women. You have conceived a glowing, future for us, and, in spite of our faults,- you have gone right on believeing it would all come true. If this is not romance, what is? As for us, the so-called younger generation, are we as blase as we seem ? Listen to some fiery young debater while he talks of the glowing world which will be. Talk to some of us frankly about our ideals and beliefs. Look around you at the eager young faces at a play some night. Then draw your own conclusions. Somehow or other there seems to be rather a tendency to be a bit ashamed of this feeling. Why this should be, I cannot see. W ' e either smile slyly or scoff ' openly when we hear the word “romantic.” We would not for the world let anyone know what is in our hearts. We keep it to ourselves and wonder if other people think the same things. Yet how different it would be if we openly and gladly confessed ourselves romantic, confident in the knowledge that we are like all the rest of the universe in this one thing at least—we share our glowing ideals and beliefs with every other person who has lived or will live in times to come. Mr. Holden: It is such a difficult thing to say “good-bye”. One little phrase and yet it contains so much—all the gratitude we feel for your assistance and your coopera¬ tion, all the regret at parting, and all the hopes for pleasant years to come. We feel, Mr. Holden, that you have been one of the most romantic among us, that you have cherished a dream for the future of our class, and have done all you could to make it possible. And all there is for us to say is “Thank you” and “farewell”. OUR TEACHERS Again we are forced to say good-bye. For four years you have been our friends and counsellors, as well as our teachers. You have endured the task of dealing with our various temperaments. Because you are romantic yourselves you have guessed our ideals, guided our footsteps, and helped us sha])e our destin¬ ies. You have seen each one of us as a romantic possibility and because of y(jur faith in us, you have given us conhdence in ourselves. Deep down in our liearts we have appreciated all this. These words sound comnnmplace and flat; but. in spite of our inability to thank you now, we are sure that you, as always, will understand us. U THE CLASS We are assembled here today for the last time as a unit. Soon we shall go out into the world to various objectives, some of us to institutions of higher train¬ ing and some of us to business. We have worked and played together for four years and it is ])ainful to have to say such a final good-bye. Yet, we all have our romantic ideals and we know that to make them come true, we must not only imagine them but create them. Graduation is a ne cessary step in our progress. We are sorry to leave what we know and love so well, but the mysterious and the adventurous calls us and we answer gladly and joyfully. When we get out into the world we shall often find life dull and monotonous, but if we only are mind¬ ful of our poetic souls and proceed towards our goal with our heads in the skies, but our feet firmly set on the earth, we feel sure that there is nothing which can stop us. Therefore, whether it be for a long or a short time, we all exchange good-byes—good-byes that are regretful but hopeful—and best wishes for a happy future. 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