Benson Polytechnic High School - BluePrint Yearbook (Portland, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1918 volume:

. i i i JW ' 7' Wi Take the Elevator and SAVE gm! l 1 Say, Boys The one best way to prove what kind of clothes We sell is to Wear 'em and find out. -And the next best Way is to ask some of the hundred odd Benson boys who wear 'em already. We have a perfect lit for every boy in the school and the niftiest styles that the highest paid designers in the World can create-silk linings- nevvest patterns-everything just the way you want it. -And at 15, 20 and 25 dollars for the same clothes you pay 25, 30 and 35 dollars for at street level. Fahey-Brockman Ujbstairs Clotbes S6010 Raleigh Building Sixth and Washington fllteratiom jizz. Open Saturdays li!! 8 .' 00 p. m. BENSON POLYTECIINIC SCHOOL ENTRANCI BIRDSEYE VIEW OF SCHOOL Clays lyme fir fum? 1918 2521151111 Eulpterbnin cinbnnl PORTLAND, OREGON V M N Hy The POLY TECH To the boys who have left our school to enter the Service, leaving behind, Education and School Lqreg to those, whom our Service Flag represents, this issue is ajfectionately dedicated The POLY TECH 5 Honor Roll Lyle Ayers, 3d Oregon, Company A, 122d U. S. Infantry, somewhere in France. Glenn U. Andyke, U. S. S. Navy, Mare Island. Gordon Babb, Naval Training Station, San Diego. P I-gjallard Bailey, Navy, Mare Island Yard Douglas Becker, 148th Casual Company, Camp Merritt, N. J. Randolph Bundy, Navy, Bremerton. Emmett Callahan, Fort McArthur, Cal. Wm. Campbell, Aviator. Wayne Carroll, Aviator. Grant Carder, Army. Glenn Coleman, 162d U. S. Infantry. Harold Davis, Navy, Mare Island. Herbert Donnell, Navy, Mare Island Yard' P. O. Robert Downey, A. E. F. Headquarters Company, 162d U. S. Infantry. H. Friedrickson, 162d Infantry, some- where in France. Earl Green, Naval Hospital, Bremerton. Herman Greenburg, Navy-Electrician, Mare Island. Oscar Hale, Army. Vernon Heckert, Engineers, Company Y. Raymond Haycox, Navy-Fireman. Raymond Hill, Marines, Bremerton. Elza Holm, Marines, Bremerton. Ernest Holm, Marines, Bremerton. Lawry Jefferson, Army. Wm. Keenan, Navy, U. S. S. Paulding, European waters. Corporal Belah Lawrence, 162d U. S. In- fantry, American Ex. Force, N. Y. Glenn Mack, 306 Quartermaster Dept. Floyd McClure, U. S. S. Denver, care of N. Y. P. O. Chauncy Markiee, Navy. Joe McKay, Navy, S. F., Goat Island Training Station. Alfred Moone, U. S. Eng., Company A, somewhere in France. Geo. Morback, Engineers, Fortress Mon- roe, Asst. Eng. John Nyberg. Robert Orr, First Class Machinist Mate, U. S. South Dakota. Herman Palmer, Navv, Mare Island. Paul Perkett, Aviation. Alvin Peters, Battery E, 65th Artillery. Willis Pierce, Army. John Rifer, U. S. S. St. Louis, Atlantic waters. Earl Ryder, Signal Corps, Monteray Tel- egraphic Division. Ray Shriner, Navy, Mare Island. Liston Stebbins, U. S. S. Frederick, in southern waters. Kanneth Stoll, Coast Artillery Band, Fort Stevens. I Robert Sturdevant, Navy, Radio Ope' rator, U. S. S. Pueblo. Tom Wood, U. S. Navy, Mare Island. Alfred D. Morris, First Class Electrician, U. S. S. South Dakota. Clifford 'Upham, Company D, 162d U. S. Infantry. Alfred Boe, Navy. Palmer Herman, Navy, Mare Island. Arthur Seaton, Company R, 152d Infan- try, A. E. F. Reuben Nesvold. Edwin Densmore, 37th Engineers , Ft. Myers, Va. Frank Zigler, Aviation. Ora Myers, 14th Infantry, Company H. Lyle Jones, 2d Radio Electricians, Goat Island. Harvey Fisher, Engineers. Homer Arct, Navy, Mare Island. Corlain Cain, Army. George McConnell, Aviation. Lawrence Hodges. Jay Chamness. Norman Minder. Arthur Ensor. Roy Robertson. Herbert Miller, Navy, First Class Ma- chinist, Mare, Island. Charles Gale. C. S. Brereton, 37th Engineers, Master Engineer, Fort Myers, Va. Fred Strickland, Canadian Engineers, Gth Field, Company Y. Wm. Oetinger, Company 11, 3d Battalion, 166 Dep. Brig., Camp Lewis. Burnell Quigley, Aviation. Harry Sitton, 162d U. S. Infantry Head- quarters Company. Delas Watson, Army, France. D. Geil, France. 1'Alva Linn, Glold Star. 'Donald Frazier, Gold Star. Ray Clifford, Bremerton. 6 The POLY TECH C. E. CLEVELAND, PRINCIPAL F. A. ANDERSON, CLASS ADVISOR C. E. Cleveland... F. A. Anderson. . . . . ..... M. Drawing Mrs. J. P. Addison ..,. . C. L. Barzce ..... E. G. Benson ..... G. H. Connolly. . . C. A. Cross ..... Faculty . . ...... Principal .......Math. . ...English XVoodworking . . . .Plumbing . . . . .Machine G. Drynan .... . .Sheet Metal F. Goldman . . . .. .... Science D. Holden ...... . . .Blacksmith O. T. Larson ...... ..... lX l. Drawing XV. H. Dempter. . ..... Science Miss M. Mattley. H. H. Parsons. .. .. .... Math. and Chem. ...........Math. Mrs. M. Richards ..... .... E nglish E. A. Ruhl ........ ...... E lectrical J. R. Stair ...... .... G as Engine F. Strickland ..... . .... Electrical F. Wahlgren .... G. W. Wilder.. . . E. VVilliams ..... G. H. VVilliams. . B. Kuhns ...... Miss Kiemle . . . .............Foundry . . ..Science and Theory Arch. Drawing . ....... Machinist . . . . .M. Drawing . . . .Librarian The POLY TECH Elmer Anderson . L ourse: Electrical. ' He that worketh high and wise, Q Nor pauses in his plan. Student Body member, '14, '15, '18. , Adolph Badura Course: Electrical. I have traveled for many a day, Along the hard and doubtful way. Member B. T. B. Band Manager, 'I7. Class Treasurer, 'I7. School Reporter, '18. Debating Society Treasurer, '16. Refreshment committee chairman, 'I7. Entertainment Committee Chairman, '18. Student Body Member, '16, ,I7, '18 Poly Tech Staff, ,I7. Cadet Corps, '17, Vice President Class, '18. Joseph Ballatori Course: Pattern Making. A big broad man. whose face bespoke an honest heart within. Member student body, '16, '17, '18, Debating society member, 717. Cadet corps, ,I7. Frank Battaglia Course: Tool Making. None but himself can be his parallel. Tool Makers' Association secretary- treasurer. Student body member, '15, '16, ,I7, '18. Eugene Ibsen Course: Architectural drawing. - For him the Architect of all. Unroofed our planet's starlit hall. Student body member, '16, '17, '18. Secretary T Square club, '18. TM POLY TECH De Foetisch Course: Tool Making. A friend so faithful, and tried, and true. - ' Student body member, '15, '16, '17, '18. William Fromme Course: Tool Making. A wonder among the fair sex. Student body member, '15, '16, '17, '18. Edgar Gibson Course: Architectural drawing. The true knight of learning, the world holds him dear. Student body member, '16, '17, '18. Class treasurer, 17. Class secretary, '18. President T Square club, '18. Shelly Hudson Course: Pattern Making. A simple man, perhaps, but good as gold and true as steel. Class vice president, '17. Student body member, '16, '17, '18. Lloyd jones Course: Electrical. The mind's the standard of a man. Student body member, '16, '17, '18. Refreshment committee, '16, Entertain- ment committee chairman, '17. Decora- tion committee chairman, ,17. Class treasurer, '18. The POLY TECH jay McClure Course: Tool Making. Though he is a little man, he some- limes has great thoughts. Student body member, '15, '16, '17, '18. Arne Neimi Course: Tool Making. And with every season from year to year, The dear name class-mate he made IUOTC dear. Student body member, '15, '16, '17, 'I8. Band member, '16, 'I7. Elmer Pingle Course: Electrical. He was stout of courage, strong of hand, bold was his heart, and restless was his spirit. Sergeant-at-arms, '16, Class treasurer, '16. Class secretary, '17. B. T. B. mem- ber, 'I7. Entertainment committee chair- man, '16. Poly Tech staff, '17, Secre- tary of debating society, 'I7. Football. '17, Stuflent body member, '16, '17, '18. President of student body, '18, Repre- sentative of student body, '17, Assistant business manager, 'l8. john Ray Course: Electrical. XVhen he lies down, but not till then, Uiur kind Class-Angel will drop the pen. Class secretary, '16, 'I7. Glee club, '16. Student body member, '16, '17, '18. Member of Poly Tech staff, 'I7, '18. Vice president of class. '17, President of class, '17, '18. President of debating so- ciety, '17, Drillmaster B. T. B., '17, Member of band, '16, '17, Manager class Poly Tech, '18. Albert Schumacher Course: Electrical. Pursuit of knowledge under any dif- ficulty. , Class reporter, '17, Cadet corps, 'I7. . President of debating society, 'I7. Mem- ber of student body, '16, '17, '18. Band member, '16, 'I7. Class president, '18, The POLY TECH Winifred Scott Course: Pattern Making. l Small, but mighty-believes in doing l things right. Basketball, '16, lI7. Football, ,I7. Baseball, '18, Captain basketball, ,I7, '18. Scott Simpson f Course: Tool Making. Nothing escapes his master eye. dent, 'I8. Football, ,I7. Baseball, '18 Editor Poly Tech, 18. Tool Makers Association president, '18. Albert Soderberg Course: Electrical. As became a 'noble knight, he was gracious to all ladies. Member of student body, '16, ,I7, '18. Decoration committee chairman, ,I7. Glee club, '16, ,I7. Cadet corps, ,I7. Ed Windle Course: Tool Making. He saw the fairest of the fair, But smiled alike on all. Student body member, ,I7. Chester Woodruff Course: Tool Making. Too kind for bitter words to grieve, Too firm for clamor to dismay. Tool Makers' lAssociation president, . ,I7. Student body member, ,I7. Tool Makers' Association vice presi- The POLY TECH 11 Extract from the Log of the Good Ship Class of November 12, 1915-Clear day, fine weather. At 3:55 p. m. this ship slid down the ways of Courage, Hope and Curiosity and into the waters of Our Future Career without a mishap. An- chored safely in mid-stream, she was boarded by the officers and crew. Our sailing master fPresi.j Mr. Laird called the 'crew 'forward and explained our duties. The oiicers were: President, Mr. Laird. Treasurer, Mr. Frey. Vice-President, Mr. Wirfs. Secretary, Mr. Ray. They were given three cheers and the crew scattered to stow luggage. November 29, 1915+Not ,a ripple. Still at anchor. This afternoon a mo- tion was made that the ship's papers fConstitution and By-Lawsj be drawn up, which was heartily seconded by the crew. December 6, 1915-Ship's papers were signed. Sergeant-at-arms elected. Mr. Peters filled the bill. December 14, 1915, I2 a. m.-Execu- tive committee was appointed by Mr. Laird. .Mr Adams elected class re- porter. January 19, 1916, I2 a. m.-Orders given to stand by to heave anchor next Friday evening in the shape of a party at the Girls' School at 7:30 p. m. Our voyage about to begin. January -.Never mind. Suffice to say that party followed picnic, dances followed outings all in that spirit of ex- pansive, wholesome fun that has marked this class as a sure nuff live wire Cnot egotism, if you please, but plain busi- ness-cold factsj O, dear, the astounding, terrifying, r June '18 Firne of getting acquainted. Only one who remembers his first class party can appreciate that. Under cover of frivolity this class has endeavored to advance itself in the art of life, the happiness of living fhave we succeeded?j This is the reason of those roaring, thumping stag parties, those mirth-provoking masques and those whole-hearted picnics. 'Member that one at Rocky Butte--that delicious memory of those wood-scented weiners? The undercurrent of seriousness that bubbled over occasionally revealed itself in our earnest endeavor to help the school paper, in our sincereness in urging other classes to organize and parallel actions. History can never be history unless the fairer sex chooses to make it so and we herewith tender our very humble thanks and undying obligations to the girls of the Class of June '18 of the Girls Polytechnic School for their help in making our class what it is. The officers of the sixth and final term are as follows: President, Al Schumacher. Vice-President, Adolph Badura. Treasurer, Lloyd jones. Secretary, Edgar Gibson. Sergeant-at-Arms, Rolf Schumacher. Reporter, P. J. Ullrich. Chairman of Decoration Committee, Albert Soderburg. Chairman of Entertainment Commit- tee, A. Badura. Chairman of Refreshment Committee, P. I. Ullrich. Our last outing in a full and excellent description on a further page. And so in the language of Tiny Tim: God bless us-one and all. xxx , if X 4 L r x l f f 'Y fwfr ,hx X XXX, ' ' X fy ff -1' lixxyhhl lliflff 111.17 ' 13.-le.!cS.-I-4 Aa.. ...4 -a 12 The POLY TECH A Snow Climb to the Top of Larch Mountain By ELMER VON PINGEL T'was Saturday morning, the ninth day of March last, that the student body executive committee had decided upon to hike up Larch Mountain. Rain or shine, the day was set and everybody ready to go. Early that morning these junior ma- zamas met at the Union station, full of ambition and pep, with a widespread smile of content. They boarded the train and were soon skimming over the rails at top speed, bound for Multnomah Falls. Messrs. Goldman and Sutherland sat in a b-ack seat, talking as fast as their tongues could flap, making an excellent representation of a ladies' sewing circle rather than mountain climbers. Chet. VV'oodruff was well enftertained by Fergy fFergusonj reading love stories to him from our well noted What,s VVhat. So, Pingel and King were obliged to sit and look on or entertain as best they could. The scenery seemed of more interest to them. But this scene was soon changed when Mr. Goldman shared with the crowd pieces of his morning newspaper. Everybody, with newspapers in front of his face, was so interested, or at least pretended to be so, that the conductor had to remind him about paying his fare. So on the rest of the trip was spent first doing one thing and then another, until at last a loud roar, like that of a lion, suddenly made us look out with surprise. But it was only the conductor who wished to inform us that Mult- nomah Fallsl' was the next stop. Those words cheered us and quickly we gath- ered up our bundles and rushed for the door. To our surprise it was snowing out- side. But this soon stopped, almost- in- stantly as the train did, and then the rain began to pour. We jumped off the train and made a bee line for the con- fectionery store. Everyone bought a supply of Hersheys to eat, as a pastime on the way up. Throwing our knapsacks on our backs and bidding farewell to the proprietor, we hurriedly made all minor prepara- tions and were off for the start. The first mile was rather easy, al- though. the sun came out brightly enough that we were required to stop, unload, and shed our coats. Far below was the river, over which arose a thick coat of fog. In the distance, just above the fog, could be seen the snow clad peak of Table Mountain. This was a most beau- tiful sight to look at. About the latter part of the second mile we were wading in snow above our ankles. Fearing this would be the deep- est snow we would find, we began spot- ting places that we might use for mak- ing imitation pictures of deep snow. We found a place sure enough, but it was unnecessary, for beginning the third mile, after crossing the stream for the last time, we were breaking trail through snow up to our knees. By this time it had begun to snow and the leader was no longer anxious to take his turn at break- ing trail. The remainder of the trip, three and one-half miles to go, was not altogether pleasure. Especially when compelled to The POLY TECH 13 break trail through about six feet of snow into which we sank above our knees at every step taken. The trail breakers were changed more often now, for it seemed impossible for the leader to break trail for more than twenty paces before he was required to stop for a rest. Three of such rests and another man was set to lead. At the last mile and a half mark, we were compelled to stop for a bite to eat. The treat was on Mr. Goldman, each for a banana and a piece of cake. That seemed to encourage us quite well, for it was already about three o'clock in the afternoon, so we had a perfect right to feel hungry. The next was to' encour- age our minds to get up and begin again. King's face was the ideal picture of a nightmare. He was as pale as the snow he walked upon, but thanks to him, he lasted out alright. Everyone felt better now since that awful sensation of hunger had been re- lieved. To think of being so near the last mile stretch made us feel ambitious enough to go like a trooper. We had had enough snow by now and were anxious for something better. By this time it had grown colder, so we had to work harder to keep warm. The strong east wind blowing directly against us made traveling very difficult. Out wet clothes froze stiff enough to stand alone. Poor King forgot to shave his face before leaving home and as a result this driving snow settled on his face and froze there. When I tell you we had icycles hanging from our caps, you may easily realize it was cold. If we stood still, we would freeze, so no more rests for us. Now and then we found ourselves sunken deeply into the snow and needed each other's help to get out. But this was only pleasure, since we were so near our destination and our conduct had changed to a happier one. Continuing our pull for about a half mile farther, we saw in the distance about fifty yards ahead, a black iron smokestack peeping out of a big heap of snow. This was the cabin we had for so long been hoping to see. This very sight refreshed our ambitions and we went like wild men, all trying to get there first. We dug our way to the door and went in. It was a relief to rid ourselves of that heavy load on our backs. No time was lost. Immediately every- one was out scrambling about after wood and soon a roaring fire was started. No matter how hot the fire was, it was impossible to heat up that room, for all the heat went up the big smokestack. The next in mind was to eat. A funny sensation within constantly reminded us that a good square meal was lacking. The meal was soon prepared. Every- one was so busy feeding his face that he had no time for words. Not a sound was uttered until-Mr. Goldman began drinking his coffee, which led us to be- lieve he was eating soup. The joke was one us, for he had the big cup and at that managed to gobble down two cup- fuls while we were still blowing and trying to cool our own. After clearing away the foodstuffs fContinued on Page 405 Class Day The seniors' class day outing was held on May 2, at Lake Grove. The members of the class reached Oswego at 8 o'clock in the morning and from there rowed to Lake Grove park, on Oswego lake. The faculty boat was the last to land, as Mr. Goldman was carrying on some experi- ments in fishing, having some buckets tied on the back of the boat for that pur- pose. ' At the park Mr. Goldman assumed charge of the entertainment, starting the merrymaking off with an indoor base- ball game. His manner of umpiring threw the onlookers into hysterics. 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Ummumtmwm Main Z -Siam Erowq DENZ The POLY TECH 15 JANUARY ,IQ CLASS OFFICERS Top Row CLeft to Rightl, Harold Gowing, Vail Rodie, Stanley Benson. Bottom Row CLeft to Riglitb, Gwynn Bishop, Miss Mattley, Class Advisory Cecil Johnston. History of the January '19 Class In January, 1916, about forty boys were enrolled at the Benson Polytechnic School in the various courses then of- fered by the school. The majority of the enrollment at this time was found in the machine and electrical depart- ments. The class was first organized as a body during its freshmen year with john Boubel as president. During his administration several successful stag parties were held and the membership be- came more cemented. The third term was the most success- ful of any up to that time. A number of enjoyable parties were held. the term ending with a picnic at Oak Grove. The officers were as follows: Yernon fleckhart. President. Gwynn Bishop. Yice President. Harold Gowing, Secretary. Cecil Johnston, Sergeant-at-Arms. Stanley St. George, Treasurer. The fourth and fifth terms were some- what handicapped on account of the number of students remaining in the class, but in spite of this, several very original class parties were put over the top. The class claims the honor of being the first to receive their class pins in the first term of their senior year. This term the class decided to change its name from February 'io to january 19, as the latter date is to be the time of graduation. Several members of this class have joined the colors, the honor roll being' as follows: Yernon Heckart. Stanley St. George, Lawrence Hodges, Arthur Enson. 16 The POLY TECH JUNE ,IQ CLASS Left to Right, Lewis lloseh, Fred Rauscher, James Fletcher, A. Lind. The june '19 Class The June, '19, class has had a very eventful social season since school began in the fall. Before tl1is time the june, ,IQ members did not have much pep, but since the girls of the Girls' Polytech- nic school have joined, all is well. It takes girls to start things, and boys to keep them going. The first party of the season was held at the girls' school. A large majority of thexclass were present, and a very de- lightful evening' was spent, playing games. after which refreshments were served. A month later another party was held at the girls' school, but not nearly the attendance was present as at the first party. The Ircys then invited the girls b to their school for the next social affair, and a nice evening was spent inspecting the shops anfl playing games. A hike was taken during the Easter vacation, but only a few turned out, on account of the bad weather. Thoseiwho went, about I6 in number, had a good time, while it lasted. Another hike is being planned for the future, but no definite plans have yet been made. Albert Follete, the class president, left school, so a change of officers was nec- essary. Lewis Hosch was elected presi- dent, Fred Rauscher, vice president: 'Ianwes Fletcher, treasurer, and .-X. Lind. secretary. The POLY TECH 17 On the Other Side of No-Man's Land The news of the declaration of war on Germany by the United States had just reached Alaska and there was great ex- citement around the postoffice in one of the prosperous towns on the coast of Alaska. Recruiting of men had begun and it looked as though every man in Cordova was determined to get into the service. Big jim Moran was one of the first to be accepted, and was sent to Camp Lewis for training. jim had been in the army only a short time when he was promoted to a cap- tainey ancl won the good will of his fel- low soldiers for his endurance in all branches of athletics and the ease with which he trained his comrades. Several months later Jim was among a large group of soldiers who entrained with great secrecy and were sent to an eastern port where a temporary camp was erected. The following day every one was required to fill out a card, stat- ing that when the person it was addressed to received it the soldier would be in France. Captain Moran was the only one among the hundreds who did not address one of the white cards as they were called among the soldiers owing to a reason he did not want to disclose. jim had a brother who had lived with him in the states both working in a bank. An investigation at the bank one day disclosed a shortage of funds and the blame fell on 4Iim's innocent brother, who was holding a position of very great resnonsibilitv. Jim, taking the blame unon himself, was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of twentv years. thereby clearing his brother from the false charge. Y Serving several months of his term, he made his escape unnoticed bv the guards .and ha'l made his way to Alaska. While working un in that rugged coun- trv he developed his great physical ability. The soldiers boarded the transports a few days later, and just ten days after they were scheduled to sail the fleet and its convoy started across the forbidden waters. No one being allowed to go ashore for three days upon arriving in France, after an uneventful trip across the Atlantic ocean. After landing, many weeks were spent in training the ready-to-fight sol- diers, before sending them into action. The trenches were wet and muddy after the winter snow had melted: and jim with his many new and old friends had become seasoned soldiers. One day a raiding- party was planned and volun- teers were called for. It seemed as if all the Yankee soldiers were intent upon cleaning up the scouting German soldiers who had been bothering the American soldiers for some time. Captain Moran and a selected com- pany of men were chosen for the adven- turous trip into No-Man's Land that night. The soldiers had covered half the distance to the German trenches, when a rat having been disturbed by the soldiers plunged into a puddle of water, and alarmed the German guard. The American soldiers were now forced to stop their progress and seek shelter in one of the advance German trenches for several hours to avoid the enemy's guards. After having been in the trench for several hours it was nec- essary then for some one to go ahead cautiously and make sure of the raid- ing party's safe advance and Big Tim, as the soldiers called him, took upon himself this dangerous task. He had gone brut 'ya short distance when a shot rang out in the still night air and Tim felt a sharp pain in his left leg. Crawling carefully into a deserted trench Tim found a slight flesh wound in the calf of his left leg which he ban- daged with little difficulty. The Ameri- can raiding party was ordered back to their own trenches by the lieutenant in charge when the shot had been heard. 'ffiig Tim made himself comfortable in the dugout where he was safely hidden. The next morning several German soldiers came out to bring back the body of the daring Yank who had been fired at during the night. But unable to find a trace of him they started back, to the ioy of Tim. who had been watching their progress from his hiding place. tContinued on Page 363 18 The POLY TECH T SQUARE CLUB The T Square Club Owing to a desire on the part of the students of the architectural department to promote the interests of their work and also to become familiar with the several branches connected with Archi- tectural Drawing. they have organized a club expressly for the students of this department. Several senior students suggested the formation of a club to their lower class- men and calling to their attenion the ad- visability of more extensive study in an- cient and modern architectural history. A meeting of the students was called and the club was organized under the name of the T Square club of Benson Poly- technic School and a constitution adopted. The following officers were elected for the term ending blune 'IR' Mr. lf. lYilliams. Faculty ,-Xdvisor: lf. R Gibson, l'resident: Michael Renter, Vice President: Klalcolm Rasmussen, Treasurer: Kenneth llarvey, Secretary and hlessc Green, Sergeant-at-.Xrms. At each regular meeting members are assigned to special topics for research work on which a paper must be pre- sented and read at the next regular meeting. After being discussed the papers are filed for reference. This not only makes the meetings more interest- ing but has a great educational value. The T Square club has taken up the work of selling Vlfar Saving Stamps in their department. It has also taken up the work of collecting books for the soldiers and sailors. Several trips have been taken to man- ufacturing establishments to make a first hand study of building materials and manufactured products. Recently a trip was made to Oswego. where the students visited the Oregon Portland Cement Company's plant.i The club also has its social features. Recently a trip up the highway was taken, which was greatly enjoyed. A service flag is to be presented by the club to the architectural department in honor of the former students now in the service. lt is expected that next term the club will be better represented and will carry on more extensive work in connection with architectural research work. The POLY TECH Published by the Senior Class of the Benson Polytechnic School 19 Volume III Portland, Oregon, June, 1918 Number 1 Editor ......... MANAGING STAFF . . . . . . . .Scott Simpson Assistant Editor ..... .... G lenn Fairfax Manager ....... Adolph Badura ..... ... ...... John Ray Assistant Manager. . . Principal .......... Class Advisor .... STAFF ASSISTANTS ....June, '18 Frank Battaglia .... ..... A lumni Eugene Ibsen .... ...... J une, '18 Edgar Gibson .... ....... J une, '18 Elmer King .... .... M achine Shop Jay McClure ......... .... T ool Room Albert Schumacher... . . Cy Lenox ............ Peter Ullrich ........ George Schwind ..... Stanley Benson .... .....Ju.ne, '18 . . ...Base Ball ... ..Iune, '18 ....Foot Ball . . . .Track W. A. Etchells ..... Gwynn Bishop ..... Kenneth Harvey ..... Otto Pick .......... . . Harold Durham ........ Clinton Thomas ........ Stanley Benson .... Fred Rauscher Glenn Fairfax ..... John Harlow ....... Russel Furgerson .... . . . . .Elmer Pingle E. Cleveland . . A. Anderson . .... Track ..........Jan., '19 . . . . .T. Square Club . . .Blacksmith Shop Woodworking Shop Sheet Metal Shop . . . . .Electrical Shop . .... ..... F oundry .. . .Stock Room .......Library ... . .Gas Engine Editorial With this number the present staff ceases to be actively engaged in the ed- knew that it was appreciated, at least by some. We feel indebted to those who iting of our school paperg our term of office has come to an end, and we are iforced to hand the reins to another driver. Now that our work is done, and we look back over the field we have covered during the past year, we begin to realize how much we loved our work, despite the many difficulties and numerous disappointments. We 'have labored diligently for the Poly Tech, but still we were not permitted to reach our ideal. We have made mistakes, but we hope that the Poly Tech will not be made to suffer for it. We have derived pleasure from our work, because we have helped us to make the Poly Tech as successful as it is this year, and ex- tend to all our sincere thanks, together with the wish that they continue to as- sist the new staff as well and even better than the old. May the Poly Tech, avoiding the danger spots which past staffs have marked by their mistakes, continue to sail on through wind and storm, past cliff and shoal, to that lofty ideal of a true high school paper: and may the new staff be more successful in attain- ing these results than the old. To all readers of the Poly Tech the retiring staff bids a hearty Farewell. 20 The POLY TECH MACHINE SHOP The Machine Shop Since the addition of new equipment, the machine shop at llenson Tech is one of the best equipped shops on the coast. The new equipment consists of nine Mon- arch lathes, four sliapers, one milling 11121- chine, one planer, and one drill press. The shop is also well supplied with new tools. At all belts where there is any possi- bility of accidents, heavy wire netting guards have been placed by the students. The machines are arranged so as to have all machines of a like kind in a group. The lathes occupy one section and the grinders, milling machines, boring mills, planers, shapers and drill presses are in respective groups throughout the shop. All of the shafts and machinery have been set up by the students. Practically the whole first year is spent in exercise work. Students, after the first year. are ready to work on real jobs. The second year students do the lower grade of Work, and the third year students do the higher class of work. The fourth year is put to tool making course. The student must complete his machine shop course. The work in the shop is done by two shifts, the morning and the afternoon classes. A student in the morning may work on the same job as a student in the after- noon. The plan is to keep the machines running at all times. Tool cheeks are issued to the students according to the class of work which he is capable of doing. The RU checks are issued to first year students. the UP checks to the second year students, the 'KSU checks to the third year students, and the T checks for the toolmakers or fourth year students. Most machines, when first built in the shop, are for experimental purposes. After being built they are redesigned by the draughtsmen, strengthening any weak parts. Among the machines which are being redesigned by the students are: A keyseater, a grinder and a power hack- saw. The shop has been very busy in the last year. Many jobs have been com- pleted for outside companies. Thirty- seven ball races have been completed and The POLY TECH 21 will be used for the front wheels of Yuba tractors. Several hundred square thread screws have been made. Twelve'rings have been made for caulking mallets used in wooden shipyards. A vacuum cleaner has been reconstructed in the shop for the school board. The motor was cast in the school foundry and turned out inthe machine shop. A new shaft was made and pressed into the rotor and new bear- ings were made to fit the shaft. Alumi- num plates have been scraped to a per- fect sliding fit in the rotor. Six drill presses are being rushed to completion and will prove to be a welcome addition to the shop equipment when completed. A large surface plate has recently ar- rived from the foundry, and will soon be machined. It will be planed on the planer, after which it will be scraped by hand, to secure a perfect surface. A radial drill press has been completed and is being used' in the electric shop. A planer vise has been completed for the new planer. Many other jobs have been completed' for the school board, which include Indian club holders, thread dial for lathe, six nail sets and two sample flush rivet sets. The large bearings were scraped for the engine in the power house. The following are a few of the most interesting tools made in the tool room room during the past year: One Io- inch screw adjusting sine-barg one 3- inch roughing taper reamerg one 3-inch finishing taper reamer: one set of an- gular milling cuttersg two 2-inch spiral milling cuttersg three In-inch standard tapsg three I-inch 16-p. taps, one lyi- inch finishing taper reamerg one set of formed radius cuttersg one set saw cut- tersg one dozen end-millsg one set of U. S. tapsg one set T-slot cuttersg one set of snap gaugesg one punch and die for each of E, F, G and W checks, one punch and die for terminal connectiong one 4-inch inserted tooth end-mill, one taper reamer for each headstock and tail-stock of new monarch lathes, six pairs of parallels: ones circular sheet metal cutter: attachments for Kensmith milling machineg one set of broachesg one set of key-way cutters: two sets of key-seating cutters consisting of twelve each: one set of mandrelsg one set of plug gauges: four pairs of V blocksg one set of shell end-mills, one IM-inch sq. thread tap. The Electrical Shop The electrical shop has for years past been one of the most popular depart- ments of the school owing, probably, to the fact that many boys experiment with small electrical apparatus and acquire an ambition to go further into the mysteries of this gigantic power. Many graduates of grammar schools enter the Benson Polytechnic school and here find an opportunity to satisfy'this craving for knowledge which they are not slow to grasp. Although no elec- trical engineer's course is offered, a course which is quite complete and suf- ficient for all practical construction and operation work may be had. The student devotes the entire first year of his course to learning the use of his hand and machine tools land the rudiments of the electrical trade. In the second year he learns to wire houses to meet the requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, install con- duits and do fixture and other wiring. He also learns to construct rheostats, transformers and electromagnets, wire motors, generators and controllers, and acquires a thorough working knowledge of electrical machines and instruments. In the last year of the course, the student becomes familiar with the more complicated machines. He learns how to wind motors and generators for both alternating and direct current machines, and to operate them in all combinations on a switchboard built entirely by the students. In connection with the shop work the student in this department takes theo- retical electricity, which gives him a full understanding of the theory behind each operation he performs in the shop. Every phase of modern electrical work and appliances is studied thoroughly. The mechanical drawing room is also co-operating with the shop so that vari- ous machines are designed and data cal- culated, which is then sent to the shop and the machine is built accordingly. The shop has been handicapped in the last term as Mr. Brereton and Mr. Strickland, both former instructors, have left the school to answer the nation's call for skilled men in the ranks. Mr. Brereton was presented with a beautifully engraved fountain pen by the 22 The POLY TECH shop on his departure and Mr. Strickland was presented with a shaving kit. Mr, Brereton is now a master senior engi- neer at Fort Myers, jfirginia, and Mr. Strickland is in the engineer division of the Canadian army. The june '18 class members of this shop have presented it with a beautiful service flag having in it thirty-four stars arranged in an NE. Each star repre- sents a member of this department who has left for the front. Many of these boys are following up the electrical trade in the branch of service that they are in. Mr. E. Ruhl is now at the head of this shop and is filling his position remark- ably well in spite of the fact that he is 'handicapped considerably by lack of as- sistants. The Blacksmith Shop Our blacksmith shop is one we can all be proud of because it is one of the largest and best equipped shops in any school in the United States. The shop consists of 20 forges, I7 of which are the Buffalo down draft type, a steam hammer, a small trip hammer, a large rack of tools, a gas heating furnace, an STEAM HAMMER oil tempering furnace and a cyanide hardening furnace. The steam hammer is the largest in any school in the United States. It was made by the Niles, Brement, Ponds Manufacturing company and is consid- ered the best make. It is an Soo-pound tvpe. Having a 22-inch stroke it will handle almost any job put out in the shop. A number of tools have been made for use under the steam hammer such as fullers, swages, snap, hot cutters, etc. The shop has been quite crowded ow- ing to the fact that a good many of the boys are taking the machinist's course, which includes eight weeks in the black- smith shop. Also a number of gas en- gine, technical and preparatory students besides the boys that are majoring in blacksmithing. Considerable work has been turned out for the other shops in the past two terms. A few outside jobs, such as crank shafts, gear shifts, flush rivet sets, etc., have also been put out. We are in great need of tongs and the instructors has instructed the boys in several ways of making small tongs un- der the steam hammer, with the fuller and on the anvil. He has also instructed the boys in making larger gooseneck tongs. Several fine pair have already been made. As soon as the boys have had enough experience in this line the instructor will show how to make hammers and other necessary tools. Mr. C. Schumacher left for the east last May and has been in several large tool rooms, and has met with remarkable success and is now on the payroll of the Packard .Motor Car company as tool maker. Mr. C. Mendenhall is working for the Foundation Shipbuilding Company. Mr. C. Johnson, after being in the east for a few months, returned and at present is employed as tool maker for the Northwest Steel Company. The POLY TECH 23 The Architectural Department The architectural department is at this time one of the active departments of the school. The students are studying all work pertaining to architecture, such as the varieties and grades of materials of which a building is constructed. Five of the architectural students vis- ited the Oregon-Portland cement mill at Oswego on May 7. The head chemist, Mr. Woodward, showed these students through. the plant and explained the proc- ess of the manufacture of Portland ce- ment. Each of the students wrote an article on the manufacture of this product. At the suggestion of the school li- brarian, this department is designing posters for the various departments of the school, showing the activities of each. Another feature of the work is a cab- inet being designed by one of the stu- dents. This cabinet is constructed so that two locks, by an ingenious device, control the locking of the twenty-four drawers. The person in charge of the cabinet unlocks these drawers and the students take them out, the lock is then locked again and when the drawers are pushed into place they lock automatically. lt is interesting to learn of the prog- ress of some of the graduates of this department. Ralph Frederick, one of the first to graduate, is now chief draftsman in the office of Widden 81 Lewis. Clay- ton Baldwin, a graduate of June, 1916, is instructor in the department of archi- tecture at the University of Oregon. Raymond Hill is in the marines division at the officers' training camp. Raymond Clifford is chief draftsman for Stokes 8: Zeller, architects. Vernon Williams is instructor in chemistry and drawing in the Albany High School. Clifford Men- denhall is assistant to the chief designer of ships at the Foundation Ship Co. A patriotic body of students of this cle- partment have organized to carry on the war work of the school. The name given to this organization is the T Square Club. The Four Year Technical Course The grammar school graduate who has not made up his mind as to which voca- tion he will follow faces a problem, the solution of which is of vital importance to him. That solution, however, is found in the Technical Course offered by the Benson Polytechnical High School. The Technical Course has been ar- ranged especially for the boy who has no idea of the particular vocation to which he is adapted or may like. The first two years it arranges for correlated shop work and the last two years in the shop which he has selected for his future Work. The correlated shop work consists' of one term of twenty periods per week each in the Foundry, Pattern, Blacksmith and Machine shops. This offers an oppor- tunity for the undecided student to select some mechanical line of work which he likes and upon which he can major the last two years of his course. It further equips him with a general mechanical knowledge of great value in these days when men adapted to general mechanical work are so much in demand. i The last two years of shop work con- sist of whatever course the student may select from the following: Cabinet Making. Carpentry. Advanced Pattern Making. Plumbing and Gas Fitting Operating Steam Engineering Mechanical Drawing Advanced Machine Shop. Advanced Machine Blacksmithing Advanced Foundry. Sheet Metal Working Gas Engine and Automobile Work. Architectural Drawing. Electrical Construction. Since the technical course calls for four years of work, it allows sufficient time to secure a full high school course in neces- sary academic work such as English, Mathematics, Drawing, and Applied Science. Because of this fact and the training in general mechanical work, the graduates of this course are accredited for entrance into the Engineering Courses at the Oregon Agricultural College. 24 The POLY TECH GAS ENGINE AND AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT The Gas Engine and Automobile Department This shop course was inaugurated last term in the new school with Mr. Stair as the instructor. The equipment first con- sisted of a VVinton Six, Oldsmobile Eight and a two-cycle and a four-cycle engine, constructed by the machine shop students of the school. The students as a whole knew little about gas engines. so the work started from the very beginning. The work was divided between the shop work and the text book so as to familiarize themselves with the things that they were studying. They first took up valve tim- ing and carburetion, and a great deal of work was done timing the different mo- tors and adjusting the Carburetors. Later in the term the Winton engine and trans- mission was completely dissembled and reassembled. This consisted of quite a hit of work and a thorough knowledge of the engine parts. This term a ten h. p. semi-Diesel engine, four-cycle Buick en- gine, Stearns-Knight, Pope-Hartford, VVarren-Detroit and Ford automobiles were added to the equipment. These dif- ferent types of engines were studied and then thoroughly cleaned and put in per- fect running order. By studying aero- plane engines the students have kept in touch with the latest designs and engi- neering feats in gas engine construction. Efficiency in the shop has been put on a working basis both in the tool room and in the distribution of the work among the students. Frequent trips have been made to the different shops and the latest shop methods and practise studied. A great deal of review work is now being carried and a slight preparation for the study of the different ignition and electric sys- tems by the older students for next term. The POLY TECH 25 i PLU M RING D EPARTMENT p Plumbing Department Perhaps the most important thing with which the plumber should be fortified is a proper knowledge of soil and waste pipe ventilation. Other things connected with the plumbing fixtures of a house are secondary and mechanical. To know how to prevent sewer and waste pipe gases from entering the house through the plumbing fixtures under the varying con- ditions, requires a high degree of scien- tific knowledge. The conveying of fresh water to and through a house for do- mestic use is a comparatively simple mat- ter, but the conveying away from a house, or the disposal of the waste and unclean water without producing unhealthful con- ditions is quite another thing, and not by any means a simple matter. The reason for this is that as soon as water is made foul by any matter it begins to undergo chemical changes, as such matter decom- poses, and then something more than un- clean water must be conveyed from the premises. The plumbing department of the school has received much new equipment. The shop is in the two-story building, enabling the students to set up modern plumbing fixtures. The students of this department have connected up the air system throughout the school. They have done much repair work for the school. They are now mak- ing tests with water pressures. The senior students of the electrical de- partment and the architectial draftsmen are now spending one period a day in the plumbing shop estimating, putting in stove coils, soldering and wiping joints. 26 The POLY TECH Slllil-QT METAL DEPARTMENT Sheet Metal Department Sheet metal work is a large and grow- ing industry. lt is intimately connected with the building trades and an increas- ing proportion of the cost of buildings is spent for cornice work, roofing, sky- lights, ornamental ceiling, Ventilating and heating. The rapid growth of the automobile industry requires the labor of thousands of men on bodies and radiators, the in- vention of sheet metal boats, and a large line of metal furniture is opening new fields every day. The introduction of autogenous welding and of electric welding has done much to make possible the use of sheet metal in new forms. ln its close co-relation with drawing it offers a practical application of the principle of intersections and develop- ments which are not easily connected with any other form of shop work. In the working out of sheet metal patterns every important principle used in the drawing of intersecting solids and the development of surfaces can be illus- trated and the student will at the same time be doing constructive work which will be tried out in the shops. There are many things that can be made of sheet copper and brass such as cigar trays, pin trays, spoons, fishing tackle and other useful articles. VVelding is another interesting sub- ject connected with sheet metal. There are several kinds of welding, oxy-acety- lene welding being the most important. Sheet metal work develops a faculty in the handling of a variety of hand tools. A larger number of light tools and machines are used than in any other branch of metal work. Since the ma- chines are hand operated, they are en- tirely under the control of the student and not in any sense automatic as some machines are. The mind of the student must be on his work and a correspond- ing mental development results from this concentration. The wages paid to the competent men in the sheet metal trades compare favor- ably with the wages paid in similar lines of work, The work is not confining, not unhealthful and is not dangerous. The POLY TECH 27 FOUNDRY The Foundry The foundry is one of the new shops of Benson Tech and is very interesting to the boys because it is so different from the older electrical, machine, plumbing and other shops of the old school. VVhen the shop was first opened, little or no equipment was in place or in running order, so it was necessary to put things in shape before a regular course could be pursued. This the boys did in a re- markably short time. The first and most difficult job that was done was the erecting and lining of a twenty-four inch cupola with fire clay and brick. This should be a mason's job, but nothing is too hard for the boys to do, so in a few days the cupola was completed. The other improvements that the boys have made are, lining the hearth of the brass furnace with fire clay, put the fan for the cupola in place, installed the scales and benches for chipping, core making and moulding. The foundry stu- dents were not the only ones to help com- plete the shop, for the electricians, ma- chinists, blacksmiths and Woodworkers all contributed their share of labor and deserve credit also. This is a good il- lustration of how the various shops co- operate in turning out work and equip- ment. Later in the term the big three ton crane was installed. This is a very useful ma- chine as it picks weights and iron up and moves them from place to place. 'lt is used also to lift coke and pig from the floor to the balcony, thus saving much labor. The foundry is becoming more com- plete each day, Lately a pneumatic hammer and chipper has been installed. The best grade of tools are used in moulding work, and the students learn to use them thoroughly. In casting the students wear goggles and asbestos leg- gings to protect themselves from the hot metal. The foundry is arranged in a very convenient way. On the ground floor the cupola is situated in one corner and the brass furnaces 'in the opposite cor- ner. There is a place for the flasks and equipment on the cupola side and a chip- ping bench on the other side by the brass 28 The POLY TECH furnace. In the balcony the charging door of the cupola is in one corner and the core baking oven is in the opposite. Next to the core oven is the core bench, where all core work is done and by the cupola bench moulding work is done. Mr. Wahlgren, the instructor, takes the boys out on excursions occasionally to visit other shops so the students may get an idea of what is expected of them in the outside world. It is educational and interesting, for the boys compare their methods of doing work with that of the men and correct their mistakes and learn more. The foremen of the foundries are very kind to their young successors and explain every detail to them, which the boys appreciate very much. Up to date there has been a dozen anvil block casts turned out for the blacksmith shop and many exercise blades for the machine shop. Probably the largest undertaking was the casting of a rotor for the Vernon Grammar school. It consisted of many metals as iron, aluminum, brass, bronze and lead, and it was a total success. In this cast- ing nothing but the best material was used. The Library The library, in the center of the ad- ministration building, is a large, well- lighted and attractive room. Students are scheduled there for their vacant pe- riods, and go from the shops and draw- ing rooms to do special reference work and study. Very helpful material is also found in the library in connection with the dis- cussions and debates in the English de- partment of the school. From time to time, classes are instructed in the use of the library by the librarian, Miss Kath- erine Kiemle, who was formerly in the technical department of the Central li- brary. The books are mainly technical, such as Machinery's Encyclopedia, Kent's Mechanical Engineer's Handbook, Ma- chinery's Handbook, Hawkins' Electrical Guide, Foster's Electrical Engineer's Pocketbook, Kidder's Building Construc- tion and Superintendence, Dyke's Auto- mobile Encyclopedia, Page's Modern Gasoline Automobile, Crowe's Forge- craft, and Palrner's Foundry Practice. The leading technical, as well as a number of popular magazines, are re- ceived. The list for 1917-1918 follows: American Architect, American Machin- ist, Architecture, -Automobile Dealer and Repairer, Century, Current Opinion, Do- mestic Engineering, Electrical Review, Electrical World, Foundry, Independent, Iron Trade Review, Literary Digest, Metal Worker, Machinery, Motor Age, Motor World, National Geographic Mag- azine, Plumbers' Trade Journal, Popular Mechanics, Shipbuilder and World's VVork. There are also books of travel, fiction, biography, science, history and literature, which are circulated among the students. The Woodworking Department The pattern shop, being one of the youngest in point of organization, has only a few major students, but that does not stay them from turning out a full share of work. In this shop, we have made many patterns for the schools and other city work. The patterns go from this shop to the foundry and from there to the machine shop. It is not always fully un- derstood that the pattern shop is the be- ginning of many lines of mechanical work. This shop now being on a much larger scale, the accommodations are greatly improved and the enrollment of techni- cal students is very much increased, these and the pattern makers are under one departmental head. The pattern makers have been doing work for some outside companies, such as a globe valve which requires a great deal of care and attention. Other work recently turned out is a pattern for the trench bomb to be used by the govern- ment. Sanding machine patterns have The POLY TE CH , 29 just been completed for the shop, as well as a large gas engine pattern, the same being designed by the drawing de- partment. The cabinet makers have completed a number of tables for the drawing room. Also, a knockdown table for the Red Cross. Among other work for the gov- ernment is a frame which is to be used in the hospitals for the wounded soldiers. It is to be used above the bed and will be adjustable to a beam which goes across the room, and from this, cords are let down to the patient so as to hold his disabled limbs in a comfortable position. The evening school this year was a great success. There were many stu- dents enrolled, some being middle-aged men. Some very good work was done. There were a number of cedar chests and reading lamps completed. Before Christmas the shop was doing a great deal of work in making Christmas gifts, such as nut bowls, which were turned on the lathes. These bowls were gener- ally made of yacca and could be sold for a good price. A number of piano lamps were made of mahogany, there was a large number of cedar chests made of Tennessee red cedar. A tool room, a new addition to the shop, made it much easier for the night school students to be handled as in the day checking system now in use. The night school enrollment was very large, and was directed by Mr. Benson and Mr. Milne. THE TOOLMAKERS' ASSOCIATION The Tool Room The Toolmakers' Association of Ben- son Tech tends to keep the students together after leaving the schoolg by en- abling them to keep in touch with each other. and, especially, the school, allow- ing them to know what is taking place, and how it is progressing. Each month a meeting of the active members of the Toolmakers' Association is held. and a committee of two is elected for the purpose of attending to any busi- ness or settling any disputes which might arise. These would, most likely, be mat- ters pertaining to discipline. or to the co-operation which we are striving to sustain. A foreman, whose duty it is to superintend the running of the depart- ment, is appointed by the instructor each week. The students also serve as in- shop, thus en- spectors in the machine abling them to learn the duties of an in- spector and an executive. The students of the quite as active socially. was arranged for Saturday evening, May 25th, and was enjoyed by all. Many in- teresting and enjoyable trips have been planned for the future, one of which is a trip to and up Mt. Hood. The associa- tion is planning a great reunion which will probably take place about 1920. tool room are A boating party 30 The POLY TECH 7, THE STOCK ROOM The Stock Room The stock room is located in the center of the building, and is headquarters for practically all work, and the materials that are used in the school. All the goods received by the school is listed in the stock books, and all finished work leaves thru the stock room. This makes it possible to keep a close account of all work in the school as well as the finished work. It would seem as though there is much unnecessary red tape connected with the stock room, but when it is considered that all work turned out by the school is used for some practical purpose, making this a veritable manufacturing plant as well as a training school. No stock is given out to the students without a written stock order for the ma- terial, and the order is valid unless there has been a shop order issued from the stock room for the job the material is to be used for. The principal of the school must Oli. these orders. therefore giving him knowledge of all work circulating thru the school, also eliminating waste and keeping a written account of this work. There have been over four hundred practical jobs turned out since the new school has been occupied by the different departments, besides the required exer- cises that have been finished by the stu- dents. The stock room is one of the most modern and best equipped it is possible to find. The stock consists of materials used in all the trades taught at the school, and each is a complete line of stock for every shop. The present stock of goods is valued at a very good price, as only the best ma- terial is used for production in the shops. The stock room has also been the head- quarters for the XVar Savings Stamp sales, and registration quarters for the lloys' NVorking Reserve. The present stock room is a great im- provement over the old method of han- dling the stock in the respective shops and is greatly appreciated by the students. The POLY TECH 31 BASEBALL TEAM Base Ball Season of 1918 Although not first and yet nowhere near last, the baseball team is uphold- ing the name of Benson. The fielding and batting of the nine is as good if not better than that of any team in the league. However, the players are smaller than that of any other nine. There will be seven of the nine players back next year, and those who are leav- ing are taking with them all that the school had to give and they gave all they had in return. The players that we count on having with us next term are: Baker, Bennis, McKinney, Acres, Feldman, Mueller, Edwards. Baker, although his name is not bread, is always needed. He is some pitcher. You ought to see him throw a French curve in drawing. He is always a steady pitcher and a good batter. Feldman is our catcher who even at- tempts to catch dogs so as to help the poundman. He is as good a catcher as can he had: of which the team is very glad. He always gets a good hit. Dennis is the first baseman, who can catch anything or pick up anything that comes his way. Last game he caught two cases of pop bottles and then picked up a girl who had turned her ankle. Al- ways ready for a good hit. Mueller, Rough and Ready, is a life saver. He generally plays second, but is always ready to relieve Baker in case of trouble. He is a coming pitcher for next year and a good batter. Edwards looks like a piece of furni- ture. Why? Cause he has legs. He plays short, and, by the way, he is not very tall. He likes to hit the ball in dif- ficult places. McKinney is our left-handed right fielder, alias, a acrobat. He can catch anything anywhere, as I saw him catch- ing flys in the English room the other day. Generally a good hitter. Akers will most likely become an all star: or rather see all kinds of stars if some pitcher hits him. His name im- plies well to him because he can cover just one acre. Always a good hit is his motto. Scotty plays third and sings bass in the Glee Club: is a hard one to pitch to, but when one comes over. my but he does hit it. This is his last year at Benson. The school gave him all it had and he gave the school all he had in return. Simpson plays left field although he is right-handed. He is one of our heavy hitting men. This. too. is his last term at Henson. He does what is right with all his might. 32 The POLY TECH The Track Team The Benson Tech track team was or- ganized for the first time in February of 1918 by M. D. Wells, the athletic in- structor of the school. For the first several days only the long distance men turned out, but as the weather became warmer a larger turn out appeared for practice. TRACKMEN The track men all worked faithfully, and with the help of Mr. 'Wells their progress was remarkably rapid, taking in ,consideration the condition of the track. Mr. Wells was kept busy sup- plying the track men with material to work with. This being the first team Benson has ever put on the field, it cer- tainly was a surprise the showing the boys made on the field meet. The sprinters were rounding into shape pretty good, when the big track meet was held at the Ice Palace. Al- though the boys lacked experience a re- lay team consisting of Maloney, Green- burg, Woods and Etchells was organized and entered, where they gained some val- uable experience. Several weeks before the annual track meet, M. D. Wells coacher of the team, was called to Camp Lewis as Y. M. C. A. director, thereby leaving the boys with- out a coach: but F. Anderson, faculty member, came to the boys assistance and coached them for the remainder of the season. The regular annual track meet was held on Multnomah Field, May 24. Al- though the runners did not win any honor for the school they expect to come back all the stronger for next year's meet. The following are the track men who won honors for Benson Tech: Shotout-Schwind, 2d. Javelin throw-McKinney, 1st, a dis- tance of 143 ft. 6 in. Mile run-King, 4th. High jump-Mueller, gd. This giving Benson a total of eleven points. In all probability F. A. Anderson, who had coached the team for the latter Dart of the season, will be in charge of the track men next year. and Benson can rest assured of a winning team under Iii: coaching. Stanlev Henson was track manager for the past season. Football Season of 1917 There are several features connectel with the football season of 1917 that make it of unusual interest to Benson. In the first place it was the first time that we have had a team on the field. In the second place we did not win a league game and last but of most importance it demonstrates that Benson has a fight- infr spirit, that bodes ill for future op- ponents, for with the score against us in every game there was never a let up in their playing until the final whistle. What was accomplished by the team in its uphill fight is probably not realized bv those not directly connected with it. When the players were first lined up to- The POLY TECH 33 gether it developed that none of the boys had 'any previous experience, they had no football uniforms, no shoes, in fact nothing but a football and lots of determination. After play- ing in their shop clothes for about two weeks, complete uniforms for 16 men were obtained, but it was neces- sary for the boys to pay one-half the price of the shoes, which were turned over to the student body at the end ,of the season. With the arrival of the suits practice began in earnest for the Vlfashington game, only one week off. VVe were defeated in this game by a comfortable margin but the boys were not discouraged in the least, in fact. it put more pep into them and they prac- ticed all the harder for the games fol- lowing. In the game with Commerce High we managed to kick a field goal which gave us the reputation of being the only team in the league to make a score in the first year of playing. During the season we scheduled a number of out-of-town games, meeting GEORGE SCHXYIND with much better success. The first game was with Hillsboro High, defeating them by a score of 19-O. The next game with Gresh- ham, with a 6-O score in our favor. The game with Camas High brought us a 13-6 victory. The Camas game marked the close of the 1917 football season. The showing of the team was largely due to the un- tiring efforts of our coach, Mr. M. D. Wells, whose en- thusiasm was always an inspiration to the players. The prospects for a winning team this fall are very bright, although a scarcity of letter men will be a great handicap. This, however, will be overcome by the large amount of new material that is showing up. The following are the letter men of the 1917 football team: ' C.,Menclenhall, A. Franks, H. Stewart, W. Campbell, H. Maple, S. Simpson, P. Perkett. C. Erickson, V. Masters, V. Reynolds, G. Schwind fcaptainj, D. Rose, J. Green, N. Cotty, Wm. Peck, R. Grafton, H. Lind, N. Bouy, E. Pingle, WV. Scott. srbmj 5-Fvm H - ' lr fffw., ' .. -. A A , Av-, -Y- , A Y .YA WY, ,,...f-x.-x.,.,.. -.-.,.-5,----...--- I Y S Y Y S llfl rl 0 no La tl! df-,Vg 'Hui' nl --'I . Tk., ov l gl wx ' s Q' ,I sl, 7 U ffl., ht. ' N K HIJNVQN l .-QXQ ,ff VW' Tj f Ar - - VJ: , 'ji if 'diikfir-il ff. I nu. v I Q51 i. ,jf xepib . N., T 5 ', ll ' ' 9 7: ' -x Q-Bl. flair N55 Lmfx Y- J I NN jg l M ' MQ I . its, The 4 'll :por-'I' ' fi o'PAH Samvtyoul- 6 .S- O i M ' Gu . 16-P61221-gu F l3b':ZlsA:HVll,5SY ZF: hong. 1,61 6' pu-A hzlf fm signs? B 'MJ f 4 flrrvi CAT ,N F-,yls Q IN, The POLY TECH Zimmerman-Wells-Brown Sixteenth and Thurman Streets PORTLAND, OREGON Tel. Broadway 3840-A 6088 SIGN OF QUALITY S' Xa. ,Q PORTLAND one 0' Q 'P Q Q Bnow - o. X REGISTERED Railroad, Sawmill, Logging and Contractors' Equipment - Engines, Boilers, Machine Tools and Pumps The POLY TECH 35 Let's Hope that the coming year will be one full of Happiness and Prosperity Oregon Brass Works Second and Everett Streets Marine and Structural Bronze and Brass Special Formulae for Difficult Work The Oregon Portland Cement Co. Led by a desire to obtain first hand information in regard to our home in- dustries and especially those with which we expect to become more familiar in the future, five students of the architectural department made arrangements through the office for a tour through the cement plant at Oswego. We made the trip in an automobile which added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. On arriving at the plant we were met and cordially greeted by the company chemist, to whom' we are deeply in- debted for much of the results of the trip. He showed use how, in his labor- atory, he made tests of the cement and concrete, samples of the sieves through which the cement must pass and the different instruments for testing the tendency of cement to set in its various stages. In its initial stage the limerock and cement rock, which compose the main part of cement, are ground in a big gyratory crusher and passes out in lumps up to the size of a baseball. It is then elevated and conveyed upon a long, wide belt into its respective storage bin which, it may be added, are dusty places. VVhen sufficient of the two materials have been obtained for a mixture they are carried into the pulverizer, which acts on the principle of centrifugal force. It is called kominutor and consists of a large number of steel balls rolling against each other on the inside surface of the machine, the rock being poured in among them. On passing out, 36721 of water is added and thoroughly mixed in the slury pit, which resembles a large, open ice cream freezer. It passes into four large pits where samples are taken of it and it is regulated until all are uniform. g The next and most important step is the kiln. This is a fire-brick lined steel cylinder 210 feet long, IO feet in diam- eter at the bottom and 9 at the top, it being slanted enough to cause the slury to roll downward with the revolving of the kiln. A heat of 25000 F. is forced in the lower end from an oil furnace and by the time it reaches the bottom the stuff is melted. It is forced to the top of the kiln by compressed air. After leaving the kiln the composition must be cooled, which is done by taking it through another cylinder into which cold air is fanned. The heat from here is taken back into the kiln and carried with the rest into a 210 foot concrete chimney. After being cooled the stuff looks like marbles and is called clinker. It is ground again in another kominutor and screened. It is now ready for sacking, which is a very ingenious process. Curi- ously, the tops of the sacks are first tied by a machine. Then the sacks are filled The POLY TECH F. R. Chown Hardware Co. Starretts Machinists Tools Carpenters' Tools Drawing Instruments Sporting Goods Cutlery 223 Morrison Street, near First igh School ooks SOLD and EXCHANGED at A HYLAND'S BOOK STORE 170 Fifth Opposite Postoffice THE CALL OF THE HY goes out to every man who would DO HIS' BIT ooo Keep Physically Fit to stand up under the strain of war time conditions and at the same time extend a friendly hand to the boys in olive drab at hom-e and over there. You can meet both needs at the same time by tying up today with the Y. M. C. A. Portland, Oregon through a hole in one corner of the bot- tom and the weight of the cement keeps the flaps tightly closed. The lime rock comes from Roseburg and the cement rock from Dallas, so that it is strictly a home product. The plant is located near Portland on account of the low transportation rates for raw products and higher rates for the fin- ished products for Portland is the center of a fine system for transportation. The report now comes out that the govern- ment is favorably considering the pro- ject with the view of establishing a con- crete shipyard near Portland to use ce- ment from Oswego. On the Other Side of No-Man's Land fContinued from Page 171 During the night Tim's leg did not bother him and he decided to do a little scouting by himself, so cautiously he worked his way over through the thick barbed wire entanglements and into German territory. As he neared a log hut covered with leaves and branches, he observed a German soldier rush into the hut waving a large piece of paper. But by the feeble light Tim thought he recognized the standard U. S. army map which the officer now had in pos- session. Tim determined to secure the valu- able papers at any cost. When the night was far advanced and everything quiet he slowly crept around to the door of the hut and very cautiously pulled some of the branches apart enabling him to see in the hut, where two German offi- cers stood inside talking excitedly. One of the officers, speaking English, ad- dressed some questions to someone in the far corner. Tim peered into the dark corner, and almost shouted as he saw his own brother in a Canadian uni- form look up at the German officers and refuse to answer them the question they had been asking, which was relative to the position occupied by the American division on the allied line., Tim could hardly refrain from jump- ing on the officer as he saw him strike his brother in the face with his sword, and then stride angrily out of the hut, followed by the other officer. He could easily have stretched out his arm and The POLY touched each of the officers as they brushed past, so close were they to him. Tim slipped into the hut an'd helped his surprised and speechless brother from the floor. Tim cursed the whole German army as he untied his brother's blistered and swollen wrists and ankles. Picking up the map off the table he folded it and placed it under his jacket. Then he helped his brother out of the hut and across the muddy stretch of ground to the first line trenches. Tim's brother could hardly walk, being half starved and ill-treated by the Germans. The trip back to the American trenches was made without mishap. Three-quarters of an hour later two mud-covered soldiers, one in an Ameri- can uniform and the other in Canadian. were welcomed back in the good old Yankee way. Tim reported immediately to his commander and showed him the map which proved to be an important one taken from an English soldier who had been mysteriously shot while riding a motorcycle back to one of the tele- graph stations. That night Tim and his brother had some very interesting stories to relate around a small smothered fire on allied ground. Miss Mattley fafter lecturing half an hour on CO2l-Now, tell me, when you see a chemical fire engine dashing down the street, what is it carrying to the fire F Bright Boy Ullrich- Firemen. K. Harvey- She told me to kiss her on either cheek. , J. Greene-f'And you P Hesitated a long time between cheeks. How d'ye figger this out? Did the bank failure upset you P Yes. I lost my balance. Renter- VVhy the deuce does a wom- an always have to add a postscript to a letter, anyway P j. Bennis- Huh, I slpose it's because she knows the letter will set you think- ing, and she positively must have the last word. TECH WE- are featuring the great- est line of NECKWEAR in the city at 50c. Qualities you usually see priced at 81. 00 Lowsv asf Co. flzrnifders and Hatter! 286 Washington St , bet. 4th and Sth J. J. Kadderly I-I A R D VVA R E First and Alder Streets q . FINE TOOLS and MACHINIST SUPPLIES P R E E R TOOL AN SUPPLY CO. Northeast corner 6th and Oak Ship Wright, Machinist, Carpenter Tools and Supplies SpeedeX is the latest and best film. Makes sharp, clear pictures, full of detail. Buy of us and we'll develop them free if prints are ordered Woodard, Clarke 8: Co. Alder at VVest Park 37 38 The POLY TECH Bartholomew Pennant Shop Royal Star Popcorn Wagon We make your Benson Tech Pen- The b?5t in Quality and nants and Letters-- Have you a Quantity for the money Pennant for your room? George Start-as-qle peanut man- 172 Park Street Pf0Pfl0f0f Alumni Notes As the old saying says, the test of the pudding is in the eating and likewise the test of our school is in our gradu- ates' success. Our following list being far from a complete one is merely an idea of what some of the boys we have recently heard of are doing. Mr. I. Tracey, who was a member of the June ,I4 class, after working in sev- eral shops about Portland, is at present a foreman in the Willamette Iron and Steel Works. Mr. Claus Clark Messing, who re- ceived a tool makers' certificate in 1914, after traveling through a number of Eastern cities, in working as tool maker in many of the large automobile fac- tories, is at present working for the Automatic Manufacturing Co., city. Mr. Randolph Bundy is at present a pattern maker for the Bremerton Navy Yard. Mr. J. Duffield since he graduated in 1915 has been in the employment of the O.W. R. Sz N. as a foreman in the shop. Mr. C. Johnson, after working for several machine shops in this city, is at present employed by Helser Iron Works. Mr. G. Crane, also a graduate of the machine shop, is in the employment of Smith Sz Watson Iron Works. Mr. H. Halstead graduated from the tool and die department in 1915 and feft for the east soon after graduation, has been employed by several large corpo- rations as a tool maker and has made a brilliant success, and is now employed by the Modern Tool Company, Erie, Penn. Mr. C. Baldwin, a graduate of the architectural drawing room, was em- ployed as draughtsman by local firms, but at present is drafting instructor at the University of Oregon. Mr. E. Marks, a graduate of the elec- trical department, is at present employed by the Electrical Storage Battery Repair Company. Mr. George McConnell is employed as electrician at the Treadwell Mines, Alaska, and has been there a consider- able length of time. Mr. V. Stalsburg graduated from the mechanical drawing department in 1916 and at the present time holds an excel- lent position in the drafting rooms of the Albina Engine Works. Mr. Rybian Wilson, a cabinet maker, is making good with the Supple Sz Ballin Shipbuilding Corporation. Mr. Harry Snyder left for Alaska a short time after graduation and met with success and at the present time is elec- trical foreman for the Treadwell Mines, Alaska. Mr. K. Foster is pattern maker for the Zeverbel pattern shop. Mr. C. Lucers, after completing his course in the tool room, left immedi- EAT POPCORN It's Good For You Best Popcorn, Peanuts and Chocolates in the City, at Wagon No. 2 EDD KHAN, Prop Get your tools at STROWBRIDGE HARDWARE S: PAINT CO. 106-108 Grand Av. 404-406 E. Wash. I STUDENTS PACIFIC MACHINERY Q TUUL STEEL C0. 245 Ankeny Street Distributors of COLUMBIA TOOL STEEL Look for the Columbia Label of Guarantee Firstclass Barberin-g Done JOE MYERS 115M Grand Ave. The POLY TECH 39 ately for the east and after over a year of good experience and success, re- turned home and is now employed by the Automatic Manufacturing Co., city. Mr. C. Gale is in the service as radio operator. Mr. A. Miller, a recent graduate of the woodworking department, is a man- ual training shop instructor in Albany. Mr. Fred Ross, since graduation from the machine shop, has been in the em- ployment of the' S., P. Sz S. shops and is doing very well. Mr. C. Horrack left for the east a few weeks after he graduated from the tool and die course at present is tool designer for the Dodge Motor Car Company of Detroit, Mich. Mr. V. Landess, machinist for the Willamette Iron and Steel Works. Mr. Wm. Tindula, electricain, is wind- ing armatures for the P. R., L. 8: P. Co. Mr. V. Williams graduated from the architectural drawing department, is instructor in chemistry and drawing at Albany, Oregon. Mr. C. Havard is electrician at the Treadwell Mines, Alaska. Mr. Wm. Peck and Mr. L. Everhart are also working in the Treadwell Mines as electricians. The members of the February '18 class have only been out a short time but are doing very well. They are: Mr. C. VVoodruff, tool maker for the Cutler Manufacturing Company. ease 86 nttfrieh umpanp Engineer: and Manujicturers The Mark of the House CONVEYING, ELEVATING, SCREENING AND MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMITTING MACHINERY 67 Front St., Portland, Ore. also San Francisco, Cal. Los Angeles, Cal. Seattle, Wash. 40 The POLY TECH A Snow Climb to the Top of Larch Mountain fCont.inued from Page 133 and getting a large supply of wood, the remainder of the evening was spent drying clothes, singing, joking, laugh- ing and having a jolly good time. It was soon 12:30, bedtime, so we all rollegl off for a peaceful snooze. At 2 :go next morning we were all freezing and were awakened to build up the fire. NVhen feeling comfortable, we again made an attempt to sleep and slept till 6 a. m. next morning, Sunday. Hunger again came upon us. The breakfast table was set and all were pitching in to their heart's content. The remainder of the forenoon was spent most enjoyably, doing one thing, then another, making excellent use of the beautiful snow. Directly after dinner We began our homeward bound trip. It was easier walking back as it was down hill and a broken trail to walk in. VVe reached the station at 415 o'clock p. m. in time to catch the incoming 4:30 train. lbby-Did the fashionable D'Reich make you feel at home P Gibby-No, but she made me Wish I wasf' Mrs. Try this on your piano: Healthy boy-cigarettes. Little grave-and violets. Tome Clothes for Commencement will be either right Y 1, or wrong. For many 4 K years the young men X , ,xg 'i ' graduates of Port- I land have been get- il ting thorough satis- i. faction at this store . 31 5. , In M lm V Suits f ily Hats 4 if tk Shirts tl l 5 ll lx' TX eckwear ii lil Shoes All correctly styled, and lower priced than youyll find them in the high rent district. When you see it in our ad it's so MOYER CLO. CO., Inc. Third at Oak Street Only The POLY TECH 41 Broadway 825 A 3465 nah Printing Is not the result of guess- work. It is the result of thought and experience, coupled with proper execu- tion, which renders the finished product so highly pleasing. Try us for an order. Sweeney, Varney 8: Straub THE HOUSE OF SERVICE Eleventh and Burnside Sts., Portland POPULAR MUSIC and Ragtime Piano Playing taught anyone in 10 to 20 lessons or tuition refunded Parker School of Popular Music 401-2 Eilers Bldg. Telephone Josephine A. McClure Marshall 5460 Manager International Crochet Sc Art Store Sirzktfy Hand Made lfork High Grade Goods In All the Newest Designs Prices Reasonable 32956 THIRD STREET Opp. Auditorium PORTLAND. ORE. AT BASEBALL PRACTICE Scotty- lVhy do you wear your stock- ings wrong sicle out ? Red Feldman-'fBecause there is a hole on the other side. Father--i'You were out after ten last nightfl Bill Leicligh- Oh, no. sirg I was only after one. The census embraces two million wo- men. Gene Matthews- Gee! Pd like to be the census. Ed. XVintlle- I'm going down to the Sheet Metal Shop. Mr, Williams- What for ? Ed- To get a hair cutf' Mr. 'Wilder- They say money has mi- crobes on it. King- Guess that's why I'm so healthy. Miss Mattley- How many times must I warn you about coming late to class ? Russell Ferguson- XVell, let's see? How many more recitations have we ? AT THE BAKER THEATRE Cotty-K'IIey, Ferge, can I use your umtorin coat Fl' Verge- Sure, why all the formality of asking permission ? Cotty-UI can't find it. 5'They tell me Gibson is in the hos- gn pital . King- Yes : he bet Ibsen he could lc-an further out of the window, and he won. Clerk in Bookstore- This hook will do half your Math. for you. Pete Ulrich- Give me two, please. The POLY TECH A 4410 Broadway 410 Portland aunclry Co. 40-42 North Ninth Street PORTLAND, OREGON Class Parties Part picnics The place for your Class Parties and Party Picnics is on Oswego Lake - Boating and Swimming can not be excelled any place near Portland. Round trip tickets may be obtained at Fourth and Alder Streets for the small sum of 25c. Rates on boats for parties may be re- ceived by calling M. 9519. NELSON'S BOAT HOUSE DAVID NELSON, Prop. VVANTED-real anxiously Information regarding person or per- sons who, on or before May 12, attached or aided in the attachment of sundry tin cans and buckets to the stern of the faculty's rowboat on Oswego lake, so re- tarding the forward motion of said boat as to force a respected member of the faculty to inquire, 4'If the boat were an- choredf' Wa1ite -Cafeteria 3 something besides rocks and shoe leather to make hash out of. Ullrich Cin deep waterj- Hayulpg I can't swim! Pingle-Well, neither can Ig but I don't advertise it. Mr. Goldman-- Does anyone, by the wildest chance, possess the knowledge of how to decrease the speed of a squirrel cage motor ? Shoestring fsleepilyj- Yeah, take some of the squirrels out. Kindness done makes frien's, but it donlt make no money. . SHURE 'NUFF Cold bottles make warm hearts. Cold steaks make hot words. Wild oats never grow near wall flow- ersg also on the matrimonial journey the slow freight is better than the fast male. A flea is really the most popular thing, you knowg so much sought after. Prof.- A fool can ask a question that many a wise man cannot answer. Fergy- So that's the reason so many of us flunked on the finals. Tingle put the kettle on-H2S in ity Pingle hove windowward in a minute. -Ibby Gibby. The POLY TECH Holton Band Instruments Orpheum Banjos Ukuleles 32.75 5 Steel Guitars 35.00 g Q Gibson Guitars, and . Mandolins .lg , Q 'F' :A m V1ctrolas, Records, - 4-wgegefrrr' Brunswick Phonographs . 1 s........f Music - - Music if Tag! ji. SEIBERLING-LUCAS MUSIC co. QNX .-.ggi .:Yi,K:- ff T21 .fi 'gym f eff, ,, - T4 Ll T. it ,. Z6 Txy tiigflgh 125 Fourth Street A Walk- ver Shoes IIIIIIIIIIIlllIIlllIIIIlllIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIllIIIHIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIII!IIIHIIlIHIIIIllllIIIllIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHII SMART, SNAPPY, YOUNG MEN'S SHOES 955.00 6.00 57.00 58.00 WALK - OVER BOOT SHOP 342 Vkfashington 125 Broadway WM. KLU P P CO. Staiiolzers and Engrcwery Vlfedding and Commencement Announcements Engraved Stationery and Cards B. P. S. JUNE '18 ANNOUNCEMENTS Broadway 2809 149 Tenth Street The POLY TECH w See us about your Draftmg SUPPIICS l iii N ! ' X , . . li 'W M , g 57 I Pens, Pencils, Inks, Erasers, Drawing Mm 53 , Y, 'Q-h Paper, Thumb Tacks, Tack Llfters, l ag , Drawing Boards, Scales, T Squares, gg: Triangles, Folding Rules, Slide Rules, ..H1...HQ,. Drawing Instruments, Drawing and Scientific Books. KILHAM STATIONERY af PRINTING co. EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE Marshall 6080, A 6548 Fifth and Oak Streets, Portland, Ore. Honeyman Hardware Co. FOURTH AND ALDER STREETS Portland's Largest Hardware and Sporting Goods Store Starretts Machinists' Tools, High-Grade Carpenter Tools, Drafting Supplies, Coppersmith Tools, Milliners' Pliers, Fine Scissors and Shears, Pocket Knives, Razors and Strops, Sheet Aluminum, Brass and Copper, Electric Percolators, Stoves, Grills, Toasters, Etc., Tennis Rackets, Golf Clubs GOLDSMITH SPORTING GOODS C. O. PICK, Proprieto Phones-Office Broadway 596 A 1996 Stable Broadway I 171 C. O. Pick Transfer and Storage Co. Horse and Auto Vans Household Goods Specialists Pianos and Furniture, China and Pictures Packed for Shipping, Moved or Stored. Reduced Shipping Rates made in our Through Cars to All Points. Office and Warehouse: 49-51-53-55 Second Street, Corner Pine ------1 PORTLAND, OREGON Separate Iron Rooms and Fireproof Vaults for Valuables All Work Guaranteed The POLY TECH The Frederick Post Co. 92 5th STREET QNear Stark? Manufacturers and lmporters of mwing Maierialy AND Mathematica! Imlmmenif VVe carry a complete line of supplies for the Civil Engineer and Mechanical Draftsman The only exclusive wholesale and retail dealer in the Northwest SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO STUDENTS Strawberry Time at the H8ZGlWOOCl and if you want a real treat -one of the finest ever, just drop in at the Hazelwood and try one of those Specials ! Strawberry Shortcake Strawberries and Cream Strawberry Sundaes, - Sodas, Ice Creams 2 and Tarts illllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllll The HAZELWOOD 127 Bdwy - 388 Washington 0' 177 CP ff o ao I S S ' ' -' Y 'N U l l f 2, '- w ' Fi:-w 3,5 1 L S A i - l . A . . .. .- ,E K- ' 5 f.. ---f f 's1ii5N 1...- fa iii' Xi. 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Q it-.mp W ,if - Q i2','t:, 1 if The POLY TECH PHONES-Main 197 A 1197 I Portland Machinery Co. 62-66 FlRST STREET Machinery for the Machine Shop, Garage, Vo tional School, Planing Mill, Saw Mill, Pattern Shop C21- Just received a carload of Lathes and Shapers-Take a look at them Q Peasle IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllIIIIIIllIlIIIIIlIll!IIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIllIIIllllIIIIlllllllllI!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllll Photography and Art Class Photographers 407 Morrison Stree It The PoLY TECH I , ,-, Sfffvi s Amid the strenuous activities now- a-days in the industrial world, we have been particular to avoid any falling off in the Service rendered our patrons. In fact we place Service as an important issue. Plumbing and Heating Engineers - Pipe Fitting Supplies - Valves M I I I 30 Years Wholesaling Plumbing and ' , , Heating Supplies 84-86'-87-39 Front Street KEUFFEL 8: ESSER CO. Drawing Instruments and Supplies We are sole agents in Portland for these famous supplies, recognized among architects and engineers the world over as the BEST. In Keuffel 81 Esser Instruments and Supplies you get QUALITY at the lowest possible price C 3 1 19S The J. K. Gill co., Booksellers, Stationers, offioo Outfitters, Third and Alder Streets 48 The POLY TECH H. W. I HARP 85 CO. Machinery and Mill Supplies T he Largest Stock Q' T ranrmzlzrion Machinery zn Portland Oneida Steel and Wood Split Pulley Bearings - Couplings - 'Collars All Kinds of Belting and Mill Supplies 72-74-76 First Street P0rt!and'.r Leading Suppbf Hoare' Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Eccles 81 Smith Co. 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