Colebrook Academy - Clipper Yearbook (Colebrook, NH)

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off Kto leave? He didn't even take any Jack Cmoneyj Everything he purchased was on the jawbone Ccreditl Why not make an appointment to read this humorous book? You will never regret it. Arlene Forbes '45 THEHUNUMWQXDMEDY By William Saroyan This book, written only as an American knows how, shows the trul' American hiloso hv of life. De ictina an averase American .J - .0 . O ? family, the Macauleys, in an average village, Ithaca, in an average state California the book is full of human stirrin- ,lim,ses of y 2 9 our great way of life. lt is a struggle of Macauleys, a fatherless American family, to live and gain an education in the ways of Americans. Marcus, the oldest boy, supports the family until he is called to warg then it is up to Homer, a lad of fourteen, to Hcarry onn. Homer Hcarries onn as a delivery boy, Ulysses, a little boy of four and Homer's brother, also Hcarries onn in the only way he knowsirw--learning the ways of our complicated, simple life. Homer and Ulysses are the characters making the book what iti:--witty and honespun. The author puts many beautiful PSSSSQCS--G1d68th5 our nwonderful .iu.akcs --into the lips of Ira. Lxcuuloy, F ..,,, 1 . One could not fail to be deeply touched by the pathos and truth expressed in The Hunan Comedy. Parker Hicks '45 'N V' ,XX I UNLYJOKLD By Wendell WlllklG What could be more exciting than a dangerous air trip around the world into the battlefields and front lines of today's war? As you read, you meet not those of the past whom history has made great, but the great people of the present who are making history. The book constantly reminds us that the world is in reality small, that other nations count on us, and--most important--that understanding and mutual respect must unite not just nations but the peoples of this earth into none worldn, livable, peaceful, and prosperous. This book is extraordinary in that the author reveals to us things at which correspondents could only hint, about which reporters could say noth- ing. After you have read these essential inside facts, perhaps you can decide whether Mr. Willkie is a politician or an author, an adventurer or a diplomat. Anyway, our thanks go to him for letting us in on the happenings that are so vital to us in a story that will strike some responsive chord in any reader. . Beverly Marshall '45 -g1-

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' I P fr fr V P V H- + H frh: SXJNG Jr :3f,KNfXD:. I fr. S By Franz Werfel The Song of Bernadette is one of those affirmations of faith that wings its way into the hearts of men during times of darkness. It contains humor, compassion, and above all the love of mankind. The facts about Bernadette Soubirous and her life are simple and familiar. In the city of Lourdes about eighty years ago the daughter of a poverty-stricken family was visited by a vision of indescribable beauty. She alone saw this vision of the Lady of the Grotton. Entire France was swept by the conviction that the Mother of God had visited the earth. Surrounding Bernadette Soubirous were her family an relatives, who, while living in the rot of destruction, were bewildered as to the actions of the girl. Why was she the chosen one? Might she be insane? At this point of excitement a miracle is wrought. From the side of a rock a spring gushes forth - the work of the Lady. Thus sick peo ple were healed, and Bernadette must surely have been a saint. Franz Werfel's Song of Bernadette is a truly unique and radiant novel. It is for those who delight in a totally different type of story, yet who have the foresight to believe in Bernadette, no matter what religion they may be. The Seng pf Bernadette is certainly a work of beauty, derived from communications with the human heart and soul. J. Walker 145 GONE WITH THE DRAFT f By Park Kendall Gone with the Draft is just packed full of humorous passages. There is a smile and sometimes a laugh with each sentence. At the end of the book, Mr. Kendall has compiled a dictionary of army slang. The following paragraphs give you an idea of how it may be used: To pass away the afternoon, Joe went into town to get a pair of social security Cgartersj, For supper his Mom gave him SOS Csame old stewy At 8:00 he white-eyed Cpassed out! and had to crawl into Kip Cbedlg but in a short while he called for a soft soaper Cpen to write to his girl friendl. What do you know? The next morning he was eating a three point landing Kham and eggsb. with a higball Csalutel he decided to peel -2O- N

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1 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO ll 12 75 14 H5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 24 25 26 CLJPPEK QUIZ From what point in the United States could one look due south into Canada? what tree is the national tree of the United States? Are there any Town Criers nowadays? f 'Are whipping posts still in use as a form of punishment? Who first said, UThe mail must go throughn? when was the first daily newspaper in the United States? The words, nwhat hath God wroughtn are famous for what reason? Name four kinds of lilies used for food. ' What do the letters NDN and HSN mean on some coins? ' Give the first line of, nAmerica For Me,N by Henry Van Dyke. whence do we get the line HA thing of beauty is a joy forever? How many states are named for presidents? what is the motto on the Supreme Court Building? which state Capital has 48 steps each inscribed with the name of state in the Union? which of the 15 original l5 states was named for Queen Elizabeth? what is the difference between a tarentella and tarantula? In baseball what is a Uswitch hitteru? What was the first book written on a typewriter? Where is the geographic center of the United States? Nhat English word has two contradictory meanings? What part of ing? ' the people of the world use a knife and Is the Mississippi or the Missouri the longer river? Name the state which has l0,000 lakes. To whom is Katherine Cornell married? which is Shakespearefs shortest play? Where is the Isle of Langerhans located? ey ape -22- K P Y 26 8 fork in eat-