South Pasadena Middle School - Tiger Cub Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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LA TORRE LA TORRE 11a '1'orie is issued semi- monthly during October, February, April and May, and monthly in Nov10n 13131 December, Janua1y and June-Price 500 per year. Publ iahed by the pupils of South Pasadena Junior High School. Entered as second class 111atte1, DecemberlS, 1929, at the Post Office at South Pasadena, under the act of Mach 3 1879. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Warren Detrick Assistant Manager ............ B111 Tyler Harry Spence, Nate Benedict, Ralph Welch, Bob Crouch, Dick Doig, Roy Anderson, and Ray Fetterman Business Instructor ........ W.S. Shires EDITORIAL STAFF Editor ....................... David Heron Associate Editor .. Robert Schureman Make-up Editor ...... Marshall Bennett Exchange Editor Willis Brown Humor 8: Feature Editor-Leland Risk Ray Kendall, Bob Patterson, Betty Knight, and Frances Clippinger Literary Editor .. .Boothe Bohannon PRINTING CREW Nancy McFarland Bar bala Wood Foreman ...................... Wayland Small Sports Editor .................... Philip TOW Assistant F0reman..Marshall Bennett Arlee Jean Reynolds, Rosemary Neis- Pressman .................. Sloan Berryman 'wende1',Ma1y Lekas and TV Kodanl Heads .. ,,,,,,,,, Billy Beggs School Editor .......... Henry Mansf1eld Make-up Harold Conrad Esther Rudkin, Warren Beebe, Alva Stock ,,,,,,,,,, ., Bobby Finch Adams, and Beatrice Pearson Proofman ..... Lewis Darrah Organizations Editor Ann Roberts Cutter ....................... . Tom White With aid of major prlnters Printing Instructor V.V. Vanderlip Mary Hiltner, David Kulhman Journalism Instructor ...... Mr. Earps School Life Eveiy school like every home, has its atmosphe1 e Anyone can see the difference between an unhappy,disorde1'ly home and :1 11213331 and orderly home which b1 111013 out the best in everyone. In 1he bes t homes eve1y0ne takes his place in the family life and does his part. A good school is like tl1at.As we think of the New Year 135 and our resolutions, let every student ask himself: 'iAm 1 doing my part to make this school a happy worthwhile place 101' everyone hereiw Christmas Back of every holiday there is what we might call a substitute meaning. A substitute meaning is something that appeals to the majority of the people who forget the real meaning 01' origin of :1 certain day and enlarge upon the custom that takes its place. We probably could make a substitute list like this: New Year-Tinpans; 11th of JulyeFii'eworks; Armistice DayeDull Speakers: Thanks- g'ivingeTurkey; C111 esents. True, Christmas should bring the gay season of strange bundles and sparkling Christmas trees. Nobody wants to miss these. But the real thought is that some nineteen-hundred years ago Christ was born in Bethlehem. Th1s gives a real, joyous meaning to Christmas, the greatest holi- day we have: a holiday which all the world celebrates. Do not mis- understand it! conSpicuous as the would-be decor- ative sketches. Ye Editor Gives N eeded Advice HIP A famous saying: Fools names and faces are often seen in public places seems appropriate for junior high pu- pils' consideration. We often see examples of penciled murals that, although they might be These drawings are appreciated by a small minority for a short while, but they are more or less permanent fixtures on plaster surfaces, It costs a great deal to paint 01' calcimine a large white wall, and the cost has to come out of our treasury. The school is our prOperty. When we taken for modern art, seem to have mar it we are kick'ng our ow1 been done without salary or instruc- tion upon otherwise plain walls. Numerous philosophical. many of a rather crude character, are to be seen on smoother surfaces, but these are generally not quite as shins. You wouldn't tear up your favorite books or break youe f1v01'11'.-1 remarks, toys, so let the few wit-possessiny: students express their talent on paper or slate, and not 011 :1. wall, fov- vvhinh decoration has already been provided. December 17, 1934 GEEiIPHCIQD EL TORREADOR 9.1.. Howard: That fellow has a big net income? Raymond: HWhat is his business? Howard: Catching f1sh. k.t Bert: May I have smoe station- ery? Clerk: HAre you a guest of the house? Bert: 'Heck no, I'm paying three dollars a day. -, ,th First Cannibal: HWhy does your stummick sound so funny? Second Cannibal: t'Oh, I just had a crooner for dinner. I,v A scientist, after discovering tha cheerful people resist disease better than glum ones, concludes that, The surly bird catches the germ. Ives t'So your letting the kids learn to drive? Yes, I was going to turn the 011 car in anyway. IIVI They laughed when I started to make a new kind of dynamite, but when I dropped it, they exploded. 16.1.14 Miss Holway: Did you read HJuj- us Caesar last night? Carl Last: Yes, for about two hours. Miss Holway: uWell, next time take your book home; you left it 011 my desk last night. IF Glenn, asked Miss Fischer in the English class, What three words are used most among junior high pupils ? I don't know, replied Glenn, Correct, replied Miss Fischer. WQ$ Bob: He cleaned up a fortune in crooked dough. Pete: Oh, the centerfeiter! Bob: nNo, pretzel manufacturer. eg. Weston: My feet burn like the dickens. Do you think a mustard bath would help? John: Sure, there's nothing better than mustard on hot dogs.

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.. E. :45. 1 -- 1 Ag 1:15:11:an 16113.03 r JIM C-Pmmm A 5 mm? SQUTH PASAD ENA J51 NEE! N10 :HEH $01th Vol. 7 1- . . , i k 33 h 3 ; x xx xix: tHVtszXl , 1n. 1 Q R Sc 1 t .7 h x. y x? 5 r! Detrick Praised By Local J eweler 3-3-0 hhh The manager of the Hamilton Jew- c'ry Company, of Pasadena, sent a. message to our school, informing us that he commends and enjoys the spirit of our business manager, Watp ion Detrick. The fine ad which War- 1021 secured flom him is proof of the sincerity of this statement. of, .- Caiendar Of Events For This Year havnh December 13 ............................ Sleeping Beauty 14 ............................ Sleeping Beauty 14 .................... Student Body Dance 19 ........ Christmas Vacation Begins 20 .............................. Evening Forum January 2' ............ Christmas Vacation Ends 3 ............................ ening Forum 11 .................................. 7B 107 Movie 25 .................................... L03 Amiga 31 ................ Gladuation E xeroise Fobruaiv South Pasadena, California, December 17, 1934 511111231an 70H MAY THE JOY AND GLADNESS OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON FILL ALL YOUR LIVES AND THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU NEW OP- PORTUNITIES AND GOOD CHEER. -G. Derwood Baker :9...- Ahoy! Let Yer go. Fourteen days off for a record hight in the air. ttWhoopee! Give me air! A11 passengers on this vacation airship will be put off immediately if they show any signs of Algebraitis Scientocious, or sleep 11w sickness. Furnish your own paiachutcs if yo: wish to land before January 2nd. 012011 V0, and Merry Christmas! hRalph D:e;1s Merry Christmas To New Pupils F0: The La Torre Staff and the student body wish to extend a hearty W611 come to the pupils who have entersd our school since October, 1934: Mac Lou Anderson 9B, 201; Eileen Wood B, 203; Don Carnes 8A, 104; Kath- leen Hogan 8B, 116; Dorothy Johm 5011 SB 202; Martin M'lle: 83,103: 131.1111 Klein 913 103; Lorlainc Col 1. man 7B, 101; and Edwin McKanna 913, 2011 N umber 11 Santa Claus Opens His Mail .1...0..1 0000 North Pole Top of the VVOle December 14, 1321 Dear La. Torre, In looking over my Christmas mail, I see that, Takao Kodani wants :1 bottle of periume; David Heron w.'.11t:1 a feather bed; Mr. Hutchins wants :1 rattle; Bob Schureman wants 21 psi! 0: at 1151; Jlanette Norton wants a baby doll; Henry Mansfield wants a jack in the-tox; Mr. Baker wants a iiiddyzaz; Pall Supple wants a Cinrlcs Atlas cotrsc 0:1 hIEow to 139 Strong ; Dotty Condoifo wants an answer book; Lawrence Broez'ing wants an Austin M otor Car; Lewis Ross want a new book of jokes; Roy Ander son wants a whole turkey to himself 1'01 Christmas dinner; Wallace Pindell writs a ncw cowboy suit; August Viciniich wants a tuxedo; Pete V311 Kuran wants a new razor; Homer De! Mar wants to know how to make a good radio; Lula Montey wants a pair of boring glove : Shirlev Green womfc some laughing gas; Bill Tyler wants a new face: David Roiens wants a lead hat; the school would like B971 Patrch to put some padding on his bones tContinued on Page 101

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December 17, 1934 LA TORRE UNCLE NED W.m Dear Uncle Ned, Ilve got a freak on my farm, a two- Iegged calf. Whatcha think of that? Ezra Dear Ezra, Yeah, he came over to call on my daughter last night. -hoha Dear Uncle Ned, Where did Caesar go on his thirty- ninth birthday? 1thtin Student Dear HLatin Student, He went into his fort'ieth year. RQI Dear Uncle Ned, Which burns longer, a wax or a tallow candle? Mystiiied Dear nMystified, Neither, both burn shorter. .7I....ha Dear Uncle Ned, What should I do if I don't have enough to eat on Christmas. M.T. Dear M.T., If you don't get enough to eat at the table you donlt deserve anymore. Now when I was a boy I I I but, that's a different story. Dear Uncle Ned, Why is a fool's mouth like a tavern door? . th'pen Dear O'pen, Because it is always open. hat Dear Uncle Ned, What color are the winds and waves in a storm? Omnibus Dear HOmnibus, The winds blew, and the waves rose. I.-q Dear Uncle Ned, Why is a Freshman like a tele- scope? 149B Dear HBB, He is easily drawn out, seen 'through, and shut up. Aha. Dear Uncle Ned, How do we know that the Germans are not in need of sugar? Jenny Dear ttJenny, Because they have been raising cane constantly for years. IQ; Dear Uncle Ned, ' Why 7is a healthy person like the United States? ltCitizen Dear UCitizen Because he possesses a good con- stitution. Mr. Dail Conducts Live Discussmns I'JI Each pupil in Mr. Dail's social studies classes wrote a list of impor- tant current events that we wanted most to know about. Then Mr. Dail loaned many magazine's, pamphlets and books to his pupils, to read about the subjects, and give reports to the class. The subjects chosen showed that the important events of the day. were of interest to the pupils. One of them was the quarrel over an agreement between the United States, England, and Japan that Eng- land and the United States should have live battleships each, while Ja- pan had three, but Japan has decided that she will have as many battle- ships as she wishes. Another subject was Crime, Some of the reports told how the prisoners of chain-gangs were treated. Most of the guards are criminals themselves. The states and counties give them that job because the criminal guard, or trustees, do not have to be paid money, but get their sentence re duced, or a complete pardon, if thev do their work well. Their ttworiv' is keeping the prisoners busy, wheths er sick or not. The more work the better the state likes it, and the pris- oners are not paid either. Some of the ttpunishments given the prisoners are as bad as those of the Middle Ages: If the men complain of overwork the guards hit them over the head with the butt of a gun, and then while they are unconscious the truse tees break their arms so they cannot fight bark. They also put them in stocks and sweat boxes. Some are. tCnntinued on Page SI Select your CHRISTMAS GIFTS at Nashts Dept. Store A Large Variety of Gifts to Choose from in Every Department of our Store Shop early and avoid the crowds The F. C. Nash Dept. Store 141 East Colorado St; Pasadena AUNT SUSIE II.-- Dear Aunt Susie: What do you honestly think about going out to parties and shows on school nights? M. D. B. My dear M. D. B.: What do I honestly think about panties and shows on school nights? I honestly love parties and shows on any old night, school or otherwise, but I also know I cant do as fine quality of work the day after a party or any other late hour festivity. I believe in having happy, gay, good times. But if I can't keep them from interfering, I honestly think I should not do soIand that is why I'm glad We have Friday and Saturday nights Ifun nights. I Aunt Susie hoh... Dear Aunt Susie: Why don't they still give a course in machine sh0p like they used to give We have the place suitable and all of the necesssary equipment, so why not give the course? B. M. Dear B. M.: I am sorry that some of you boys 'who want machine shop can't have it In order to run such a course, how- ever, another teacher would be neces- sary and also more equipment. The space is there but much of the equip- ment has been taken out and so the shop would have to be re-equipped. No doubt provision would be made for this course in junior high if no such course were offered in the senior high, but they do give a splendid machine shop course in high schoolIa course that includes much more than could ever be included in junior high where you are so much younger, So dont give up, B. M., you Will get your chance at machine Shop before you leave high school. I Sincerely, Aunt Susie $.a Dear Aunt Susie: Why cm't the girls of the school have a course in woodshOp as well as the boys? There are quite a large number of girls who I know would like to, and they are as careful, or more so, than the boys. I am sure if we had one, it would be very inter- esting. D. J. Dear D.J.: I think it would be splendid if the girls could have a course in woodshop. I know I wish I knew how to do in- teresting things with a hammer, saw, and nails, and I am quite sure girls would be as careful and would be as successful as boys. tContinued on Page 101