Windsor Locks High School - Herald Yearbook (Windsor Locks, CT)

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20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD PROPHECY. Place: Travelers Insurance Co., Private Office. Time: 1941. K. Sasali: “Well, if it isn’t Catherine Crowley of Windsor Locks.” C. Crowley: Kathryn Sasali, what a surprise to find you here.” K. Sasali: “I was down to St. Francis’ Hospital to see Marie McKen¬ na. At last! a nurse! Her life’s ambition realized. But one thing I should caution Marie about is not to fall in love with the patients. You know that many of the Windsor Locks beys are just getting over broken hearts. Marie told me that you were private secretary in the Typing Department at Travelers, so I thought I’d drop in to see you.” C. Crowley: “Is it true that you teach Physical Culture at Bay Path lnstitue, now?” K. Sasali: “Yes. I have been teaching there for five years. By the way, have you heard from any of our classmates?” C. Crowley: “I received a letter from Katherine Kane. She told me that she had invested all her money in the new ‘GOLIATH’ moving van. It occupies the whole road, and when this van hits an Austin, you can never find a sign of the Austin or its passengers after the crash. Her money is ‘safe’ because it will take more than a pebble to kill this ‘GOLIATH.’ ” K. Sasali: “I was lunching one day at the Do-Drop Inn. There I met Francis Colli and Thomas Dillon, who are both prominent business men. As Tom looked around, he saw two beautiful women looking at him with anger. He looked again—so did Francis. One of the women, who proved to be the manager’s wife, had them thrown out of the restaurant. You know Tom had a funny twitch of the eye. 1 suppose the ladies thought he winked at them.” C. Crowley: “Poor Tom and Francis! Yesterday I saw Andy Pleva, who is visiting in Windsor Locks. He is now the famous author of the book entitled ‘Excess Baggage.’ While I was talking to him, he told me of an experience he had had. As Andy was coming down Church street, he saw a crowd gathered at the bridge. Curiosity claimed him, and upon reaching the bridge, he saw Curtis Saxton, and all his ‘true colors.’ Curtis is an aviator conducting a school passenger-plane from Windsor Locks to Ware¬ house Point.” K. Sasali: “That is interesting, isn’t it? I received a card from Mary Wheeler, who is in Paris. You remember how fond s he was of draw¬ ing. Well, she is now one of the most famous artists in Paris, and she has invited me to attend an exhibition in which some of her drawings are dis¬ played. By the way, have you heard from Thaddeus Zimowski?” C. Crowley: “While riding one day up South street in my new Austin, a chicken had the nerve to run in front of my car. Its feathers told all that

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S T Name Nickname Favorite Expression Catherine Crowley “Chick” Be nice, now. Robert Connor “Rob” How many, please? Francis Colli “Fran” Go on! George Cannon “Georgie” 0. K. Thomas Dill on “Dee” You’re crazy. Carmen Ferrara “Watty” Who cares? Joseph Ferrari “Pap” Oh yeah? Katherine Kane “Kay” Think so? Myrtice Loftus “Skippy” Oh, dear! Marie McKenna “Speed” Mercy! Louis Marconi “Louie” Shucks! Nicholas Maltese “Nick” Who says so? Andrew Pleva “Andy” Don’t kid yourself. Pauline Preli “Pep” Gracious! Curtis Saxton “Red” Get the point? Katherine Sasali “Sally” My! My! Mary Wheeler “Ducky” Goodness! Thaddeus Zimowski “Toddy” Maybe. A T I S T I C S Disposition Hobby Ambition Quiet Running errands To be a good housewife Romantic Stepping out To be a professional druggist Fastidious Playing ball To be a Rabbitt Moranville Explosive Driving To be an aviator Intriguing Buying fancy sweaters To be a drummer in Paul Whitman’s Band Sunny Fancy diving To Swim the English Channel Jolly Playing cards To be somebody big Changeable Teasing To drive an Overland Surprising Dancing To succeed Amiable Doing Algebra To be famous Angelic Making eyes To be Chief of Police Curious Looking up actresses’ lives To be Theatrical Manager Likeable Studying History To be County Detective Calm Cooking To be Herb’s Secretary Nonchalant Playing checkers To be First Selectman of Warehouse Point Genial Roller skating To be a famous dancer Pleasing Riding a bicycle To be an artist Puzzling Fooling with typewriters To be a farmer

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 was needed. I looked around for the owner and saw a man w r ith a straw hat and overalls, running down the street. Thaddeus Zomowski had turned farmer. I had a chat with him and he told me that he was sole owner of South street and had a big chicken farm there.” K. Sasali: “I always knew he would succeed in that line of work. I read in the ‘Hartford Times’ that Louis Marconi was now the featherweight champion of the world. He did well the other night when he knocked out ‘Two-Punch’ Kelly in the first round. Windsor Locks is proud of him.” C. Crowley: “Louis always wanted to win the featherweight title. Did you know that George Cannon had become chief detective of Windsor Locks? Believe me, he is certainly playing detective on Elm street. This is the third time a new sidewalk has had to be put in.” K. Sasali: “He’ll make a good detective if he keeps on. Another jolly classmate is Robert Connor. He is now head clerk in Keefe’s Drug Store. I was talking to him one day when a new girl in town made her appearance, and asked for a box of Quinine Tablets. Rob got excited for some reason. Of course, it wasn’t his fault—but why didn’t he concentrate on his work? Qorn plasters are a poor substitute for Quinine Tablets.” C. Crowley: “Well, we all make mistakes at times. I went to a party in Hollywood last summer in honor of Pauline Preli, who is a talented opera singer. She sang two songs for us. ‘Pm So Afraid of You,’ and ‘Teardrops and Kisses.’ It was wonderful. As the clapping ceased, I glanced around and saw ‘Pap’ Ferrari arguing with Cecil B. DeMille. Poor Joe! Still trying for a screen test. Well, I think he will succeed some day, as he looks as much like Rudolph Valentino as anyone I know.” K. Sasali: “I hope he passes his next screen test. Myrtice Loftus is now on the lookout for pictures of the famous Babe Ruth. Of course, she isn’t in love with him. She simply admires his nickname ‘Babe.’ And why shouldn’t she? A certain young man by the name of ‘Babe’ went to see a certain picture three times. The name of it was ‘Skippy.’ ” C. Crowley: “Carmen Ferrara is now an ardent radio fan. Her fa¬ vorite program is that given by Thornton Burgess, lover of nature. And if you don’t believe it, walk up by her home some day and you will see the front yard decorated with bird houses. I hope Carmen keeps up the good work.” K. Sasali: “I’m sure she will. I almost forgot to tell you that Nick Maltese has joined Roxy’s Gang in New York City. He is their first banjo strutter. Nick can be heard over station S-T-A-T-I-C every evening from 7 to 10.30.” C. Crowley: “Nick was always inclined to be musical. I certainly have enjoyed your visit, Kathryn, and if you come to Hartford again, do call in and see me.” K. Sasali: “Yes, indeed, I shall be in often to gossip with you about the members of the famous Class of ’31.” Kathryn Sasali, ’31. Catherine Crowley, ’31