Mahanoy Township High School - Corinthian Yearbook (Mahanoy City, PA)

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HM, I WONDER HOW THIS WILL LOOK WHEN I'M FINISHED 1936 POSTERS UPHOLD THE HEALTH QUINTUPLETS STUDENTS FIND PRACTICAL APPLICATION T0 ART During the course of the year the art classes, supervised by Miss Marie Ostheirner, have progressed rapidly. The students have made such articles as beaded and embroidered purses, hook rugs, oil paint- ings, charcoal pictures, embroidery designs, tiles, chenille covers, and linoleum blocks. Some of the special features are weaving of all types, poster work, designing, and block printing. The art students decorate the corridor showcases and make bulle- tins advertising dances, plays, and operettas. Seventy-four

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GETTING BACK TO NORMAL LIFE Even though things seem a bit topsy- turvy, we still have one club that is normal-the girls' sewing club. No one can deny that the girls in their club are in their right place. Perhaps they are more adept in this subject than in manual arts. Under the supervision of Miss Agnes Galvin, the girls make many beautiful and worthwhile things. Some knit sweaters and caps, others embroider covers and pillow tops, and still others do difficult needlework. IF HE COULD ONLY COOK! If he could only cook-. Well he can because he belongs to the boys' cooking club under the supervision of Miss Mary Lynch. The club meets weekly and turns some mighty delicious food stuff. The boys learn proper use of kitchen utensils, and it is hoped that they help mother with the same enthusiasm that is displayed at their club meeting. The knowledge is especially useful in camp- ing out-of-doors, and in emergencies at home. NIMBLE FINGERS THEY WON'T NEED WIVES OSCARS OF THE WALDORF CAN IT! Seventy-three

Page 79 text:

NOW. LET ME SEE. THAT GREEN SHOULD BE DARKER USE LUX , SO 1937 HEALTH POSTERS ADVISE HEALTH CHALLENGES TUBERCULOSIS The theme of the seventeenth annual poster contest, sponsored by the Anti Tuberculosis Society of Schuylkill County, was t'Health Versus Tuberculosis. The contestants were given this slogan and permitted to use tneir own creative ability in portraying the motto. Cleanliness was the subject of the 1937 Contest. Rest, Cleanliness. Good Food, Fresh Air, and Exercise were used by 1936 contestants to advocate Everyday Health Habits . Prize winning posters of our three high school years arc shown on Page 77. Seventy-tive