Saint Ursula Academy - Scroll Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

 - Class of 1943

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I'll be over right away! Sue said as she put down the receiver. She arrived almost immediately and upon entering ordered Kathy to sit down. Obediently she obliged and Sue proceeded. There was some trouble at the plant last night, Kathy, and Tim was in- volved. It seems that he was making his round of inspection when the ma- chinery suddenly stopped. They found a wrench jammed in the machine which had done quite a bit of damage and would hold up production for a while- But what has that to do with Tim ? Kathy interrupted. One of the men accused him of throwing the wrench into the machine purposely. Oh, how could he say such a thing! the bewildered girl exclaimed. Sue continued. And he told that Tim had spent six months in the boys' reformatory seven years ago and should never have been given such a trusted position with a blight like that on his record. But he was just a starving kid that broke into a store to get something to eat. and he paid for his mistake! Kathy interrupted again. Now wait until I've finished, Ann pleaded. The men were aroused when they heard, but old Ed lNIcDonnell said he didn't know anything about what Tim might have done in his younger years, but he hadn't thrown any wrench from the steel bridge and the whole thing was an accident. Then your uncle came in and asked what the trouble was. The men told him and many threatened to leave if he didn't discharge Tim. Your uncle Tom re- fused and walked out of the room. When Tim saw that the men meant to keep their word, he followed your uncle and told him he was resigning, Jack left with him and he called me to come over and talk it over with you before the story became mutilated. You've got to get your uncle to do something, Kathy, you've got to. Tim will leave town rather than be without a job. as an as Fifteen minutes later Kathy sat in her uncle's office facing him across the desk. He had refused her. He would not expose the men working for him who had formerly had prison records. It wouldn't be fair, he had said. So Kathy had made her way home again disappointed and worried that Tim might leave without telling her. She was reviewing the whole thing in her mind-but wasn't that Sue racing up the walk. Of course it was. Breathless, Sue addressed her, Come with me right away, Kathy, down to the factory-hurry! Asking no questions, Kathy allowed Sue to pull her down the street. VVhen they reached the factory there was a great crowd in front. Tom Dennis was standing on the top step quieting the men, and Tim stood beside him. Kathy's heart leapt with joy. He was still here! The crowd was becoming quiet and her uncle began to speak: Men, what I have to say will be said in a few words. After I have spoken you can return to your jobs or leave as you like, it makes no difference. The matter which caused this disturb- ance was trivial but it's the trivial things that count. To you a prison record, even of a trivial nature, con- taminates a man. I don't agree with you. I know a man who made a grave mistake for which he was deeply sorry. He served five years in a state prison before he was allowed to return to society. He learned his lesson and at- tempted a fresh start. A business op- portunity presented itself and with some help from his friends he was able to take advantage of the opportunity. The business flourished and he began to hire help. Lending a helping hand to re- formed men was part of his policy. All this happened thirty years ago and the man has not changed his opinions yet. I-le'still believes that a man is what he proves himself to be. Gentlemen, I am that man! llluch, much later Kathy would re- member, with tears in her eyes, seeing the men slowly turn and go back to their work. Tim and Kathy learned a great deal about love and loyalty in one man's example of self-sacrifice. THE SCROLL 19

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Honor on fflhf... WILIGHT had crept up lllaple Street many summer nights, but on this particular night there was no one to appreciate its beauty. The graceful trees lined the street, and down the leafy avenue Kathy Dennis walked with dejected steps. She was coming home from her uncle's factory. livcryone knew Tom Dennis, owner of Bradnor's paper mills, and everyone who knew him liked him. Kathy had always been proud of her uncle and admired him for his policy of righteous- ness with the workers. Now she was puzzled and didn't know what to be- lieve. The circumstances in which Kathy was now involved couldn't be real. Everything had been so peaceful last week. I One week ago she had been at the movies with Tim Farrell-they usually went on Saturday night. They had stopped at The Busy Wren on the way home. The whole crowd was there, drinking sodas and eatingg the two were greeted cordially. Come over here with us, chimed Sue Grennan, and Jack Dickson echoed the same. Better not pass us up tonight, added Sue's sister Ann. We're cele- brating! Kathy and Tim made their way to the table where their friends were. There were five couples present, all with smiling faces. Why so smug and smiling? queried Tim. Oh, they're probably going to rib us about something! the plucky Kathy supplied. But such was not the case. Ann, the reserved, the collected, made the an- nouncement. The occasion we are celebrating is the engagement of my baby sister to that rogue of rogues, jack Dickson! Sue, a year and a half younger than Ann, protested against the reference -PATRICIA IVILDE '43 made to her youth. However, it was a laughinv protest that echoed affection. Tim and Kathy offered their congratu- lations and joined in the fun which fol- lowed. On the way home later Kathy re- marked what a grand couple Sue and Jack would make. They had known each other for several years, ever since high school. They were nearing their twenty-fourth year and were only seniors to Tim and Kathy by one year. The crowd had always taken them for granted, just as they did Kathy and Tim. And now they were engaged and thinking of marriage. It didn't seem possible. Kathy's musings were interrupted by her companion. Since we're so near home and you can't possibly have many thoughts in so little time, I'll give you a penny for your thoughts. They're worth much more. Tim Farrell, you belittle me! Tim's smiling face became sober and he gazed intently at Kathy. I think I know your thoughts, he said. and I hope 'The Busy Wren' will witness another announcement soon. Since I see I'm to get my proposal on the installment plan, call me tomor- row. Goodnight, Tim, I had a lovely time. Pleasant dreams, Kathy! And he vanished among the trees. I' 1 I It was the following morning that she heard about it. Kathy answered the phone's angry summons and heard Sue Grennan's disturbed voice at the other end. Kathy, dear, I'm so sorry. I'll come over right away, if it will help. Do you want me to? 'wVhatever are you talking about? the bewildered Kathy responded. Didn't you hear, Kathy ? For heavens' sake, Sue, hear what ? Y! 18 THE SCROLL



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Reel life . . . -PATRICIA PIERCE '43 UST to be conventional, before I tell my tale, I shall introduce myself. I have met everyone before-but now that I am older you might not recognize me. I am Life. Some may consider me an abstract thing but I am truly very real. To convince you of this I shall tell you what I hope will prove an interesting story: On one of the many sunny days in which I have existed, I was walking along a crowded street when I came upon an exclusive theatre and stopped short! On the marquee outside, appeared the title of the current attraction, Reaped from Conscientious Endeavor. Being interested in all such endeavors, I immediately gained admittance and was seated. My position was at a good vantage and enabled me to see all that went on. With no more adieu the movie began. Seventy-two confused but eager young freshmen passed before my eyes. They were looking for homerooms, books, teachers, everything-maybe even golfballs-and those that didn't have anything to look for still had that hunted expression that seems to accompany every freshie. It didn't take Sister St. Mark, Sister Rose Mary, and Sister Mary Grace long to straighten everything out. Now came a period of adjustment-or is it humanly possible to become adjusted to Latin, algebra, and all such gruesome details? Initiation was then upon them, complete with pigtails, umbrellas, and dictation galore. I firmly believe those Sophomores lay awake nights thinking of horrible things to do to those poor, sad souls. Freshmen! I must commend those girls on the fine way they cooperated in all drives and school activities. I am very proud I know them so well. The Glee Club claimed a good number for practice with vocal chords. I wonder if that annual excursion to Central for the spring music festival had anything to do with the number of recruits. 'All year when honors were being read and printed Freshman names made the roster without decline. Judging by the versatility that shows itself among these seventv-two, what with art, music and dramatics. I can safely expect great things of this class that so proudly inserts after each autograph-'43. The seasons of the year blended. My startled eyes recorded spring and the cessation of activitiesg summer, indicated by deserted halls and dust which seeped in, only to be disturbed by the intense activity of fall and a renaissance of scholasticism. The crispness of the 1940 autumn was outdone only by the appearance of the business-like Sophomores, settled down to the task of being upperclassmen and eating up every morsel of authority their position demanded. On October l and 2 they witnessed an event, the pomp and solemnity of which would engrave itself forever on their minds. In a spirit of willing service the entire student body acted as guard of honor at the dedication of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Cathedral. In immaculate white uniforms and dark blue beanies, how nice everyone looked! A few weeks later the Notre Dame University Glee Club serenaded the girls. I never thought there could be so many autograph hounds gathered together in one place at one time ..... Ah! Men! good to look at. Soon it was time for the annual retreat--three days of ,,,,'.. -,, ,, 20 THE SCROLL

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