Paramount Pep-O-Grams (1927)

Page Eight P E P-O-G RAMS PEPPY PUBLIX-ISMS When Cliff Lewis vacated his desk in the Publix Advertising Dept., to occupy one on the 12th floor, Kenneth Long walked right in and made himself comfortable. Ken hails from Brockton, Mass., but has been a New Yorker since August 1st. One of the notices reaching every desk, said something about a “speed class,” so here are some open suggestions for Miss Scott : — For speed in circling the bases — Ray L. Pratt. For speed in winning a tug-of-war — Joe Doughney. For speed in receiving and sending personal mail — Gus Grist. For speed in making business trips — Frederic Willert. All are heavy enough to hold their feet under all conditions no matter how fast the “going.” Lem Stewart keeps his office so cold that Gus Grist is prompted to wear his overcoat there. Gus recently came up from the South. Once upon a time, and not so long ago, Miss Sada Snyder called a number and got connected with the wrong party. She heard a man requesting a number. If she had been a telephone operator, she might have said, “Thank You” but these words were not the ones she used. If you really want to know them, inquire from Miss Berg or Miss Weiss, because Sada won’t tell. Rodney Bush bought a radio. How come? Must be going to spend more evenings at home; at least until some “attractive and beautiful Lorelei” becomes a bigger drawing power. False alarm for Mr. Lomax! Miss Irene Kelly accidentally dropped the buzzer buttons that connect in the reception room. Rodney Bush, a former Publix theatre manager, soon restored the system to perfect working order. Ray Pratt had a letter from his “old flame” that was so long (42 pages he says) he had to postpone the reading until after supper. While out to supper he sent “her” a telegram saying he would answer the letter as soon as he finished reading it. That’s one way of making your boy friend spend an evening at home. OURSELVES, AS OTHERS SEE US Dear Mr. Editor: The following comprises my impression of what the girls on the 7th floor (those that I know well) talk about — often. And those that don’t talk — usually act in the manner I am stating. Maxine Kessler. Oh Girls! do you like my new hair-comb? How do you like my bangs? (Sophie Weinberg.) To-morrow is my girl friend’s Birthday — wonder what I’ll get for her? And then there is my cousin’s Birthday to be considered — I wonder. . . . (Fanny Shwartz) We had a grand time at our last Sorority meeting. You know, I’m not chancellor of my sorority anymore — etc. (Lillian Saltz) I won a prize at Bridge party last. You know, I’m not really an expert at bridge ; I guess I just get along nicely — etc. (Loretta Tighe) Oh ! her operation wasn’t so bad — did you hear about the time I had my appendix removed? Gee! that was some operation. (Roses Ferguson) Stockings! don’t mention sales or anything to me — I buy more stockings than anyone, and do you think I ever have a real good pair to brag about? — like fun! (Florence Munson). Honk! Honk! Did I hear something? I must hang my head out the window! (Betty Whaley) P.S. — I’m also on the 7tli floor.. All I talk about is FOOD — hozv much I shoidd GAIN— etc. I still manage to keep my “ boyish figure,” and weigh exactly 90 lbs. I’m game enough to give myself a line, too! (Maxine Kessler) PARAMOUNT VETERANS Passing the Contract Department on the twelfth floor, one hardly realizes that among the many young employees there, a number of Paramount Veterans work. These people have faithfully and conscientiously served Paramount. They have helped make Paramount the success that it is. The following have served for the indicated number of years: Mae Strup, 7 years; Helen W. Swayne, 7 years; Eleanore Yagel, 7 years; William Gold, 6 years; Jean M. Cadger, 6 years. The Paramount Pep Club extends heartiest wishes of health and success to these Reporters. — /. Gentile. WHO ? Who is the lucky beauty in Miss Swayne’s Department whose heart is all aflutter over an invitation from a tall handsome “Sheik” on the 11th floor? She certainly is the envy of all the girls around her. WERE YOU THERE? The girls of the Sales Statistical Department held their Hallowe’en Party right on the 12th floor. They even had a cake with favors. Everyone found her favor except Isabelle King — she must have swallowed it. Molly Bregman got the wedding ring — it won’t be long now, Molly. Who is he, Mary? You got the engagement ring. Much to Eleanore Yagel’s discomfort she got the thimble. Cheer up, Eleanore, your turn will come. GIRLS WANTED All girls interested in a bowling team, kindly see Edna Grady, our star bowler. PLAYERS. Contract Department has offered quite a few musicians to the Paramount Orchestra — Helen Swayne, trap drummer and Bill Gold, flautist. SECRETS (Told by J. G.) Roslyn Millman is to be engaged this month. Who is the lucky man?. .. .Laura Sheller seems to be going back over the past. We noticed her reading a ten months’ old Pep-O-Grams. Well, boys, you don’t stand a chance, for Alice Fischer is sporting a friendship ring from the boy friend Have you ever seen the Cohen twins do their act in the locker room? They should be behind the footlights. .. .Joe DeMare is like Chesterfield cigarettes— Such popularity must be deserved. . . .To Bill Dwyer, the Inaugural Dinner was a great success. He had a girl on either side of him. . . .We all hope to have Frank Clady back with us soon. . . .Peg Collins has been away from her desk for a whole week. Really a sprained ankle, Peggy?