Overbrook High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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At the beginning of the new term the Beacon held a poll. This was to determine the student attitude towards the national presidential candidates, The poll went over with a bang and Roosevelt received T50 votes more than Hoover. Many Overbrook students received scholarships. During all this time, Overbrook was building up a stronger scholastic reputation, and in city wide examinations, such as chemistry, Overbrook students stood out from the rest Another honor was paid Overbrook when the June Record Book shone in the National Contest. The book was among the best in the country. 1933 Don't know why, There's no sun up in the sky, Stormy Weather Since my man and I ain't together CALVIN COOLIDGE DIES HITLER MADE CHANCELLOR IN GERMANY ASSASSIN SHOOTS AT PRESIDENT-ELECT ROOSEVELTg KILLS MAYOR OF CHICAGO ROOSEVELT INAUGURATED BANK HOLIDAY DECLARED FOR WHOLE COUNTRY AS INVESTORS STARTED RUNS ON THE BANKS AKRON DISASTER5 DIRIGIBLE CRASHES INTO SEA OFF JERSEY COAST MICHIGAN FIRST STATE FOR REPEAL BONUS SEEKERS MARCH AGAIN 18TH AMENDMENT REPEALED Who's afraid of the big bad wolf, the big bad Wolf, the big bad wolf, tra-la-la-la-la. Who's afraid of the big bad wolf, the big bad Wolf, the big bad wolf, tra-la-la-la-la. Dr Smith presented the school with four new paintings that were hung in the corridors Over- brook's gallery of pictures was increasing by leaps and bounds lt was during this year that the Band was organized Mr Shortz was the first band master and he organized a band well worth the honor of Overbrook. lt was now also that Dr. O'Brien turned the coaching reins of the football team into Mr Weiler's hands The Doctor, after years and years of successful coaching at Central and Over- brook, felt that younger men should be given opportunities Again Overbrook was represented in contests with honor. The Beacon and Towers came out with excellent records from the State Press contest, 1934 DILLINGER CAPTURED: MAKES ESCAPE WITH WOODEN PISTOL KING ALBERT OF BELGIUM KILLED WHILE CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN INSULL CAPTURED NEAR GREECEg EMBEZZLER BROUGHT HOME FOR TRIAL PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE PROCLAIMED DROUGHT IN WEST CHICAGO WORLD FAIR REOPENED GENERAL STRIKE ON WESTERN COASTg SAN FRANCISCO WALKS OUT EN MASSE I Walk along the streets of sorrow The boulevard of broken dreams. I ve been looking high, And I'-ve been looking low, Looking for my Shanghai Lil. The first judicial body of Overbrook was organized The tribunal was made a part of school life when it took over the task of keeping order in the school. This year marked Overbrook as an athletic power in the public high leagues, The basketball, tennis, and swimming championships went to Overbrook The swimmers won also the national high school relay title. The sad news that the publication of the Towers was suspended came out. lMr, James Street, head of the Commerce Department, died on September T3, His loss was keenly felt by alll A Parade Night show was held for the second time There was a cruise around the entertain- ment world in the good ship S. S, Overbrook. DILLINGER SHOT TO DEATH BY G-MEN MORRO CASTLE BURNED OFF JERSEY COAST SENATE COMMITTEE INVESTIGATES DuPONT WAR PROFITS LINDBERGH KIDNAPPING SUSPECT CAUGHT IN NEW YORK AIRPLANES RACE TO AUSTRALIA FOR PRIZES BONUS TROUBLE COMES UP AGAIN 5 SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT

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THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS CONTINUED THEIR SPLENDID RECORD AND WON THE WORLD SERIES FOR A SECOND TIME WHEN THEY DEFEATED THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Hordes of freshmen, the greenest on record, swept down on Overbrook. The Towers, meanwhile, was making radical changes in its form There were new and var'ed effects achieved Gnd the magazine became a prize winning publication. Soon after this, the school organization took another step forward to attaining a real student's government, the House of Delegates held its first meeting and uthen began to function as a definite body in school legislation, Overbrook, down to the veriest freshman, was delighted when the basketball team won the Tenth Annual Pennsylvania lnterscholastic Basketball Tournament by defeating Hagerstown, 25 to 20 ln spite of its preoccupation with athletics, the school did not neglect art. Students turned out in great numbers to hear a performance of the Gondoliers. ' 1931 THE A'S, AFTER WINNING THE AMERICAN LEAGUE PENNANT IN FINE STYLE, WENT ON TO LOSE THE WORLD SERIES TO THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEW YORK BANKS CLOSE RUNS ON BANKS ALL OVER COUNTRY NPROSPERITY JUST AROUND THE CORNER LAVAL MADE PREMIER OF FRANCE GEN. BUTLER REPRIMANDED FOR CRITICISM OF MUSSOLINI KING ALFONSO OF SPAIN DEPOSED PICCARD ASCENDS 51,793 FEET POST-GATTY FLIGHT HOOVER'S MORATORIUM SIGNED ENGLAND ABANDONS GOLD STANDARD When the moon comes over the mountain Every dream brings a memory of you. Life is just a bowl of cherries Don't take it serious, it's too mysterious. A Philadelphia Ledger sports authority gave the students the basketball outlook for the Year. The Overbrook basketball team after successive victories captured the championship The trophy was presented to the team in assembly The Towers was making rapid progress in the meantime lt was increasing in size and quality and literary awards were given to the magazine. Parade Night, a smashino dramatic hit, was presented with signal success. The Pennsylvania School Press Association chose the Towers as the best literary magazine pub- lished in the State, Basketball crown captured by Overbrook-Overbrook orchestra tleS for first place in contest with Southern, Lip-reading course was given in O. H. S, WET AND DRY VOTE TAKEN IN SENATE JAPANESE ATTACK SHANGHAIg COUNTRY UPSET OVER JAPANESE INVASION LINDBERGH BABY KIDNAPPED NATIONAL MOVEMENT AGAINST KIDNAPPERSg THE KIDNAPPING OF THE LINDBERGH BABY SHOCKED THE COUNTRY AND STARTED A FEDERAL CRUSADE AGAINST KIDNAPPING BONUS SEEKERS INVADE WASHINGTONg CAMPED AND MARCHED BEFORE CAPITAL INSULLS INDICTED LINDBERGH BABY FOUND MURDERED OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LOS ANGELES 1932 Once I built a railroad, made it run. Made it run, Made it run against time, Once I built a railroad, now it's done Brother, can you spare a dime? Play, fiddle play Play my loved one a melody Play on the strings of my heart.

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ln lt Happened One Night, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert started the popularity of the light comedy, such as is found in The Thin Man with William Powell and Myrna Loy. The influence of the New Deal was felt here in Overbrook Students submitted an NRA code for the teachers which required that each teacher abolish home-work and term tests and learn to play bridge. The law passed Congress but was thrown out by the Supreme Court, 4.6 to 4.4.5 1935 HAUPTMANN TRIAL BEGUN SAAR VOTES ITSELF TO GERMANY LINDBERGH RANSOM MONEY TURNS UPg HAUPTMANN ON STAND SENATE FAILS TO RATIFY TREATY TO JOIN WORLD COURT DIRIGIBLE MACON SINKS IN PACIFIC SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON GOLD CLAUSES IN CONTRACTS SECTION 7A OF THE N.R.A. HELD VOID School development continued at a rapid pace, the rolls of the school increased, there was more school spirit and pride. The June, l935, Record Book was awarded one of the first prizes in the National Press Association The basketball championship went to Overbrook after they defeated West Philadelphia at the Adelphia The building itself was improved, An amplifying system was installed and the assemblies received this addition with jay. There were general repairs of the school during the summer, CIVIL WAR IN GREECE NIRA HELD ILLEGAL IN SUPREME COURT SOCIAL SECURITY ENACTED WILL ROGERS AND WILEY POST KILLED IN PLANE CRASHg TWO MEN GREATLY HONORED SENATOR LONG'S LONGEST FILIBUSTER SENATOR LONG MURDERED BY A DISAPPOINTED OFFICE SEEKER ITALY ATTACKS ETHIOPIA PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS NEUTRALITY HAUPTMAN CONVICTION UPHELD ITALIANS BOMB ETHIOPIAg GREAT DAMAGE DONE 'Twas on the Isle of Capri that I found her Beneath the shade of an old Walnut tree. Blue moon, you saw me standing alone Without a dream in my heart Wihout a love of my own. GERMAN DIRIGIBLE CROSSES ATLANTIC IN 42 HOURS ROMAN EMPIRE PROCLAIMED S.S. NORMANDIE WINS ATLANTIC BLUE RIBBON SPEED RECORD S.S. QUEEN MARY BREAKS NEWLY ESTABLISHED RECORD HAUPTMANN EXECUTED AFTER MANY REPRIEVES DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION MEETS IN PHILADELPHIA GERMANY REMILITARIZES RHINELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION MEETS IN CLEVELAND - 1936 Oh, you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody, goody Oh, you met someone and now you know how it feels goody, goody The year l936 marked the graduation of the June class This was indeed an important event The year was momentous in the fact that it marked the end of the first decade of Overbrook's existence. The school organization was still progressing, The first Student's Association dance was held with amazing success. There were combined Athletic Association dances and Overbrook teams made progress in the world of sports. The golf, tennis, and track championships' went to Oferbrook. Ai whole decade had passed and now Overbrook is ra huge home for several thousand students. Now, more than ever, can the meaning of a decade of progress be understood, The development of Overbrook during the last ten years has been a rapid and progressive one, In the decade, Overbrook has accumulated a history replete iwith significance to its alumni, faculty and students and it is to this that we, the Class of June, l936, dedicate this, our Record Book.