Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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22 Taft Tribune Time to Face 'Cold Facts' It's red flannel time again for the family car, which means that it's time to pref pare for the months ahead as insurance against unpleasant inconveniences and costly breakdowns that have a habit of popping up with the arrival of winter. BATTERY: Have a competent me' chanic test it to .determine its condition. If it is weak but will take a charge, have it recharged. If he tells you that it is doubtful whether it will take a charge, do the wise thing-buy a new battery. Check for properly tightened battery cables, firmly attached ground cable, signs of battery corrosion and proper water level in the battery. Once you have your battery in good shape, keep it that way by regular inspection throughout the cold months. COOLING SYSTEM: All radiators should be protected with antiffreeze. Bef fore putting it in, have your radiator flushed out and thoroughly cleaned. Be sure that all hose connections are tight and the hoses themselves in serviceable condition. If any hose is cracked or worn, replace it. Be sure that the ther' mostat is working properly. FUEL SYSTEM: A great deal of cold weather trouble comes from water in the fuel system. Have it checked now for proper connections and any possible water in the sediment bowl or gasoline tank. During the cold weather a few ounces of pure grain alcohol in the gas tank at regular intervals will prevent any freez' ing of the fuel lines. MOTOR: It is most important that the motor be properly tunedfup. lf the carburetor, ignition system, spark plugs, generator and timing are functioning properly, the cold weather will have much less effect on the car. LUBRICATION: Don't delay in changing to a Winter grade motor oil. TIRES: Slippery weather ahead' re' quires good tread on the tires. If the tires are worn and smooth, you will lose much needed traction on icy roads. Make it a point to carry a bag of sand, salt or ashes in the luggage compartment. As an aid in getting started when stalled on ice or in snow it is one of the best little helpers. Prepared by: James J. Grifhn Coordinator of Safety 1-11 --1 ' noni DANCING l TOMORROW 8:30 Boys' Gym Platter Chatter by Barbara Hollands For you phonograph owners who suf' fer from surface noise, sound distortion and loose needles, fon your record player, of courselj buy Spike Jones's Molasses. Honest, you won't notice it. Another suggestion for Spike jones fans is Mother, Wonft You Buy a Baby Brother? Perhaps you don't care for scrubboard music and want something more soothing. Well, then, Thinking of Tau, by Eddy Fisher, a rising star with a smooth, mel' low voice, will please you. Ralph Flanagan has two new releases, both of them beautiful jobs, Nevevtheless and Harbor Lights. If you can invest in an album, Wayne King has one that's really tops: The Waltzes 'You Saved for Me. Glenn Miller, though gone, still lives on in his album titled simply Glenn Miller, a collection of some of his nnest discs. l. DON'T LET Tl-IIS GET Ui... AROUND- It seems that everyone had a wonder' ful time at the Sadie Hawkins party given by Carol Johnson. Every girl caught her man with the exception of Diane Hupke. We're wondering why. Some of the happy couples there were: Carol and Art Johnson, Dottie Johnson and Larry Palmer, Marie Colosouno and Dick Cole, Charlene Fuller and Dick. Paulette Pearson, Joanne Aggerbeck, Shirley McKee, Jeannette Huntman, Bill Crawford, Heather Lundmark, Joan Clements, and Jerry Burk had a big weekfend recently. They appeared in two performances of the play Rootin' Tootin' Ranch at the Edison Park Methodist Church. Big Question of the Week Who is Ron Ploetz taking to the Prom? He's promised so many already. If any of you big seniors have an extra spelling book that you don't know what to do with, donate it to a good cause, namely Bob Moers. We're sure he would appreciate it. Taftites are anxious to know where all the pennies went that were collected in a certain U.S. history class. What about that, Marge? Some of the 2A girls are planning a December hayride. You had better bring a lot of blankets, cause it's mighty cold this time of the year. Other 2A girls found out that Jack Lunaberg sure is handsome when he's dressed up. He ought to do it more often! Take notice of the new rings H.F.C. are sporting. Helen Blomberg's sweet sixteen party proved to be a big success. Some of the couples there were Priss Anderson and Jorgen Jacobsen, Angie Chious and John Lialas, Joan Slorski and Frank Dro' gas, Sally Green and Bud Tomlinson. What would become of some of the freshmen fellows if they couldn't crash the H.B.'s club meetings? V We hunted high and low fmostly low, as Freshies are usually tinyj for this news so you had better appreciate it, kids!! If you notice a few sleepy girls around school it's the result of Novelle Cunning' ham's slumber party. The girls had a wonderful time, but the neighbors can't say the same! Several girls with brothers have quickly become more popular since the girls learned about them. An example: lene Stobeck. have Mar' Wh0's always borrowing Jackie Ec' kertt's and Francine Kiscellus's gym suits during period 6? Lost but not Found! Why is Louise Anderson always run' ning to French? Do you like it that much, Louise? What is Joan Tenbush scribbling dur' ing her art period or is that drawing, Joan? Why doesn't Joan Jasinski like art? She got an S , what more does she want? What happened to the Beau Catchers Club that was going so strong? lt seems as if Lois Hylen and George Oliver Q4BJ are getting to know other very well. J each Those mittens that Mary Hamren is knitting for some unknown friend aren't getting very far. Judy Krause's telephone has been very busy lately. How about that, Howie? One of the main questions asked around school these days is why was Tom Darville playing fireman early, very early, one bright morning? . . . the school fire escape at that, or were you playing, Tom???? Attention, F. B. I..' It seems a new gang has formed in chemistryfperiod 7. The novice conspiraf tors include Pat Dolesch, Bill Forney, Arlene Gardner and Don Simonson. We never did want a roof over our heads anyhow, kids. Looks like Pete Glass is ready for a coldfcold winter with those heavy wool socks and big shoes he's been sporting lately. Tom Lycos was a little UD surprised when his DatefNite plans were called off and his exfdate went with Chuck.

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tvllipsitf T if Tribune Toys to Tots Boys of Mr. C0ltman's and' Mr. Fava- ro's industrial arts classes have been busy making doll beds. This project, sponsored by the American Red Cross, has been undertaken so that the children of hospitalized service men may be sent these toys for Christmas. Miss Nielsen's home arts classes have made mattresses and a few stocking dolls to be sent with the beds. Fudge for Freshies At the November assembly of the Taft P.T.A., the award for having the most number of memberships in the P.T.A. was won by division 308 P.M. with Mr. G. L. Hackett as division room teacher. The prize was a supply of delicious home' made fudge. Ring Them Bells Jean Price, formerly of Mrs. Anderf son's division, really had a big day on Sunday, November 19. She didn't just get married, she appeared on the program Wedding Day and had her wedding completely televised. Flash!! Members of the football team have made their big decisions. Bill Forney has been voted honorary captain and john Osko has been voted the most valuable player of Taft's 1950 football squad. Congratulations to the whole team. You did an excellent job this season. See You There Tomorrow night, December 8, is the Pigskin Prance. Why not come to this dance in honor of the football team and see the crowning of this year's football queen? You'll have loads of fun and probably meet many friends whom you've forgotten you had!! Germans Turn Bakers Charity is now 557.50 richer-thanks to Taft's German Club. As usual their bake sale was a sweet success. Honor Roster Of the many Taftites who wished to honor Pops Rapier, only a few were able to do so. Jerome Biedka, Richard Hathaway, Gordon Schiefelbein, Albert Harwood, John Nelson, and Emil Adams served as honor guards. The Bring squad, led' by Cadet Major Gust, consisted of Ronald Aron, Ronald Hass, Jerome Biedka, Richard Hathaway, Ivan Delman, and Arnold Fanzoi. The pallbearers were Douglas Meder, Herbert Wunar, Carl Edwards, Donald Tamagno, George Ma' tula, and Raymond Whitehead. Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois December 7, 1950 Entire School Mourns Passing of John C. Rapier -'ie .z P Q ' ' 14521 :aET': : 'Ei . 1. ,.,.. '- John C. Rapier 1900 - 1950 A greater skill was his to be An inspiration guiding me- And all of those to whom he gave A lesson greater than Be Brave . He taught us all the patience of An understanding born of love. It's hard to grasp-he's gone, our Pops . Music livesg though the trumpet stops. The horn is still, the music slow, Our hats are off as we watch him go. in music so that It was a blue Monday when most Taft students and teachers learned of the death of Iohn C. Rapier. Mr. Rapier was popuf larly and affectionately known as Pops . The loss of his ready smile and helping hand will be perhaps most missed by the members of the band' and orchestra. To them he was much more than a teacherg he was a friend and counsellor, a very real source of inspiration to his kids , While on a band picnic or an orchestra outing at Riverview, he was just one of the gang. Besides teaching the R. O. T. C. Band, Symphony Band, Orchestra, and beginners and intermediate bands and orchestra, during school hours, he'had classes at the Rosedale Fieldhouse two days a week in which he taught a group of grammar school children to play band and orchestra instruments so that when they reached Taft he would have the superior quality band and orchestra for which Taft has long been famous. An' other of his activities was the dance band, which met once a Week in the Held house. The satisfaction he received from the knowledge that he was teach' ing the kids, and the fact that he could arouse in them enough interest they would spend their time to learn from him, more than com- pensated for the small sum that he received. Although Taft we of the band superior ratings, will have to go a long way to find someone to take his place, and orchestra know that he would want us to continue to win and we will do our best to cofoperate fully with anyone the school may give us as a teacher. Perhaps the highest tribute we could pay him is to remember that an unkind word was never spoken about him. Taft halls will seem less bright with the loss of Pop's cheerful Hi, Kid! He never made anyone unhappy - until he left. Sweet Sleuths Lucky Sleuths' Shuffle winners Donna Rutter, Phyllis Aliota, Donna Standley, Eugene Swanson, Albert Harwood, Carol Brandt, and Warren Wolf were awarded boxes of Andes Candies at the last Fri' day Night Social. Student Council Warm-up Students of William Howard Taft High .School have been heard to say that they know nothing of their Student Council. Many students are interested in the Council but do not cooperate with the various members. As you know, each division has two members represented at every meeting. All meetings are posted in the weekly bulletin. These represen' tatives are to keep the division rooms informed on the .doings of the Council. One of the pet projects of the Council is the selling of book covers. By the way, have you bought yourself one yet? And, also, those nice, clean erasers you have seen lately are due to the Eraser Committee. Our Student Council is also in charge of this semester's Cleanfup Campaign. How about helping them out? If you have any special suggestions for the Student Council, please tell your division room representative and she or he will bring it up at the next Council meeting.

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Twelve Teachers Tackle Taft' y Standing Cl to rj: Mr. Fenn, Mr. Rodger, Mr. Buchwald, and Mr. Robins. Second row: Miss Duback, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss 0'Rourke, Mrs. Buricka, and Mrs. Binder. Seated: Miss M. M. Johnson, Mr. Lynch, and Mrs. Dykes. vAAAAAA Bowling Lines w Come on, they're two marks up on us alreadyl..-Famous last words of the bowl' ing league. While glancing at the board in 214 the other day, we noticed George Carter is in first place for the boys with a 153 average. Paul Felgenhauer, Glenn johnson, Bruce Beresford, and Ed Arch' ambault follow in that order with 138, 137, 136, and 132 respectively. High game honors go to George Carter with a 223. George has also cinched high single series with 540, and john Gust is second with a 509. Team high series was taken by the Lucky Five who rolled 2685. In addition to his bowling, George is the League Secretary, Don Fisher rates as President, and Ron Gian' cola as Vice'President. Boys' League members are: B. Kroe' schell, A. Eichlin, B. Staats, B. Pearson, E. Swanson who make up the .Queer .Qui-ntetg R. Ploetz, F. Olson, I. Gust, J. Lagario, and H. Meyer who call them' selves the Romeosg I. Olsen, I. Krejci, G. Olsen, D. Steuckman, and G. Guth who go under the name of the Five Flatsg D. Fisher, G. Johnson, R. Korn, G. Shellhammer, and T. Buckley who make up the B.j.K.F.'S.g R. Giancola, E. Archambault, G. Pokorney, D. Merivic, and S. Keay call themselves the Metsg and George Carter, P. Felgenhauer, H. Rose' enberg, B. Beresford, and I. Burk com' pose the Lucky Five team. Take a Good Look You just can't beat our Taft girls when it comes to fashions. This winter, velvet seems to be the most popular material and the gals really have some smart velvet outfits! Both Carol Vannerson and Elaine Schroeder have black velvet weskit and skirt combinations. Diane Kisting's white velvet Date'Nite dress worn with blue velvet shoes really commanded at' tention. Arlys Nitsche topped her black velvet skirt with a white formal sweater. Marge VanGorp wore her favorite color, blue, again this time in the form of a beautiful suit. We also have many velvet accessories this season including hats, shoes, purses, dickies, etc. Arlene Stonequist's new wool dress is navy blue with a peter'pan collar, and three'quarter length dolman sleeves. Suits Are in the News Gerry Wood has been sporting a sharp new tweed suit trimmed with red' vel' veteen cuffs and a red weskit. Sally Dar' nell has added a smart red suit to her collection. Those twin corduroy suits be' long to Bev. Anderson and Leah Staude, Taft Tribune 23 one's forest green and the other's lip' stick red. That cute Daisy Mae costume that Dolores Debs whipped up one night will be very appropriate if she ever goes to a masquerade party with Li'l Abner again. just Sew, Sew i'Sew 'Em Yourself is Elaine Nor' gren's motto and the beautiful skirts she's made for herself prove how right she is. Those matching Nile green jumpers that Mary Ann Tomberg and Evie Mayer made for themselves are also outstanding in this week's fashion parade. jackie Fee, Connie Olson, Pat Mayer, and' other members of their club really look sharp in their new red jackets. We just couldn't end this fashion column without saying a word about Mr. Rodger's new gray herringbone tweed suit. lt's just what the well'dressed civics teacher is wearing these days. Seniors Schedule 4A Luncheon Dec. 18 Seniors MAJ have been running around the school making many plans for the forthcoming senior activities. There have been several prom committee meetings and the results are as follows. The prom will be held at the Graemere Hotel, on january 12, 1951. Parents of the class as well as the 4B classmen are cordially invited. The luncheon committee has had several meetings and have planned a won' derful program. The luncheon will take place in the girls' gym at one o'clock on December 18. ' At the last meeting of the senior class, President Bob Williams told of the ex' penses that the class as a whole would have to meet. Each chairman gave his report as to what the committees were doing. Miss Fink, Mrs. Anderson and' Miss Neuman have worked hard to make each of these activities a big success. So let's all get out and push to show them our appreciation for their earnest efforts. Re' member it's your graduation so make it a nice one. Make it something to re' member. Note: Some of you hard working 4A's have not as yet paid your dues so don't forget to see Bill Moritz. He's willing to relieve you of that excess money! -li- Among those seen at the 'iRainbow Rhapsody were Bob Shirley and Lois Boenler. What happened that james Ostberg fGunnerj didn't make it? Remember Marge Ewing? lt seems she is living in Hawaii now and from all reports she is having a wonderful time.