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

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1929 volume:

1' 1 W x W X N N N 2-rv J 1 f' . 1 ,Mu . 1 i x V Y- ,w.-. N I i v 'J PODYTECH Book is the property JUNEl929 POLY TECH JUNE I929 POL TEC IN PICTURES AND WORDS OF SCHOOL LIFE IN BENSON POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF PORTLAND, OREGON Publislzed Semi-A zmfually by the Students Qf The GIraduati11Ig Class .JUNE 29 JUNE l92 6 I 9 POLY TECH Designed and Printed hy the Students of the Print Shop Benson Polytechnic Sc-hool Portland. Oregon JUNE IE-D29 PODYTECH TO THOSE STUDENTS OF BENSON WHO MAY CONTRIBUTE EVEN ONE IOTA TOWARDS THE REALIZATION OF THE DREAMS EMBODIED IN THIS PUBLICATION JUNEI929 POLY TECH TABLEQHPCONTENTS 6 Poem The Graduating Class 9 Faculty Adviser 10 Class Oflicers 11 Poly Tech Staff 12 Members of the Class 25 Activity List 30 Editorial 341 Class Play 36 Snap Shots 38 January 30 Class 39 With Our Sister School Literature 411 Portland-Paris via Air 53 Science vs. Diplomacy The Review 57 Scholastic Accomplishments 60 Tech Show 61 Tech Show, Seen by a Freslnnan 62 League of Nations Assembly 645 Radio Station Athletics 65 Basket Ball 68 Wrestling 70 Soccer 72 Golf 74 Baseball 77 Tennis 78 Track 80 Swimming Actwitzec Commencing on page 81 Clubs Commencing on page 97 Faculty aual Shops Commencing on page 113 Advertising areal Humzlr JUNE I929 POLY TECH r g 6 K 'J ' E ,- . , Q 7, I., fff,i'f',IlM Q, J ,',f I. ,L 5' IL . 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Sl Q 'i ' I if i I .1 4, S? , .4 sz N ,. 12 .K PGLY TECH JUNE IS-D29 POLY TECH JUNE l929 PODYTECH JUNEI929 PODKTECH JUNEl929 16 POLY TECH JUNE P929 POLY TECH JUNE I929 POLY TECH JUNE l929 19 POLY TECH JUNE I929 PODYTECH JUNEI929 PODITECH JUNEI929 POLY TECH JUNE l929 PGLY TECH The following are graduates who do not have their pictures in issue. :LEONARD JOHNSON HENRY J. METZENTINE RAYMOND F. BERNEY EDWARD A. ZIMMERMAN GILBERT CLYDE MILLER STUART C. BROKENSHIRE WILLIAM HENRY DOHT JUNE I929 this EIXAR L. ALBERTSON Anrnvu A. BLooM M1L'1'oN Ii. CAINIPBELL POLY TECH ACTIVITIES In Which Members ofthe Graduating Class Have Participated GNIN9 Technical Building Const. Student Body Basket Ball A. CUTHBER1' IBALCH Technical Student Body Cashiers Candy Stand Electric Club K 14: N N la'1'1-1 B LA Ill Cabinet Jlaking Student Body Tech Pep Staff Glee Club Orchestra Band Cashier Class Play Executive Board Ass't Club Editor, Poly Tech IJAI.Ml'IB ISIGGNICSS Technical Student Body Fire Squad Architectural Club Public Speaking Science Club Cashier Minuteman Executive Board Camera Club Benson Knights Cafeteria Board Hi-Y Club Class President Advertising Staff Class Play Cast Tech Pep Staff Electric Student Body XVINIFRICIJ S. I3RACKl'INltIDGl:I Electric Student Body Radio Club C. D1f:sMoNn BUSIIMAN Technical Building Const. Student Body Cashier Fire Squad Poly Tech Staff Class Play Cast Class Play Business Mgr. lLAVVRICNCl'Z BRAUY Tc clinical Student Body Executive Board Soccer Manager NNAYNIC Bnooics Technical Student Body Kumpus Klub Fire Squad Executive Board Football Orange B JACK CASEY Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Club Track Cashier Fire Squad ,JUNE H929 25 Technical Student Body Capt. Fire Squad Executive Boared Minuteman Orange B ' Rootcrs Club Hi-Y Club Benson Knights Soccer Golf Football Track Cashiers Baseball F RA N it CLA N'roN Gas Engine Student Body Fire Squad Secondman Cashier B. A. E. Club JAM1-rs M. COLVIN Technical Student Body B. A. E. Club Orange MBE Football Fire Squad Track CECIL I ,. COIKLEXW' Tcchn ical Student Body Cashier Soccer Minuteman EARL L. CoNKI,ING Gas Engine Student Body Track Basketball Fire Squad Automotive Engineers Hi-Y Club Minute Man Orange B Rooters Club Cashier IIAY COULTER Technical Student Body Cashier DoUoI.As VV. CRUIIcsIIANK Technical Student Body Cashier Orchestra XVEsI.I-:Y P. CUN NINGIIADI Student Body Minuteman Fire Squad NIARVIX DIKIILBEIQG Technical Student Body Fire Squad Rooters Club Minuteman Cashier Benson Knights Public Speaking Club Kumpus Klub Candy Stand Tech Pep Stan' lune '29 Class Treasurer Poly Tech StaE GEORGE E. Doro Technical Student Body Fire Squad Minuteman Cashier IRVIXG J. DAvIs Technical Student Body ' Fire Squad Minuteman POLY TECH Printing Student Body Type Hi Fire Squad CLARE C. DoNIsoN Technical Printing Student Body Tech Pep Staff Type Hi Club Science Club Public Speaking Editor Poly Tech RICHARD DUNN Technical Student Body Minuteman Secondman Cashier Executive Board Kumpus Klub Public Speaking Science Club Hi-Y Fire Squad Tennis Basketball Manager Band Assistant Sta e Mana er S g Sec. of June '29 Class HIKRRY 141A'l'CII1'IL Technical Student Body Cashier Minuteman Fire Squad GEORGE ENGLUND Gas Engine Student Body Fire Squad Cashier JIM FARIWICR Technical Student Body Executive Board Minuteman Cashier Football Soccer Adv. Mgr. of Poly Tech ,Track Team Mgr. Hi-Y JUNE I929 26 WM. FAIRFOVVI. Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Club Cashier Fire Squad SAMUEL PIIILLIP FILKER Technical Student Body' Fire Squad 'PIIERON FIXSTEAD Technical Student Body Minuteman Fire Squad Poly Tech Staif H. S. FRANCIS Blacksmith Student Body Order of B Fire Squad Oyer-un-gon JEROINIE M. GAULT Printing Student Body Minuteman Cashier Orange BU Fire Squad Fire Marshal Football Track G. AI.oNzo GRAB Technical Student Body Minuteman Science Club Poly Tech Staff Glee Club Club of Aeronautics Automotive Engineers Radio Club Class Play Public Speaking Club QBTONRAD GRANNES Technical Student Body Benson Knights Electric Club DONALII M. ,GILLES Technical Student Body Cashier B. ISINAR CQRONQUIST Technical Printing Student Body Science Club EITAL JAMES HAMILTON Cabinet Making Student Body Cashier Minuteman ERNEST HIQLBOCK Technical Student Body Oyer-un-gon XVALTEK HENIRY HILBIIUNLIR Printing Student Body Type Hi Club . Executive Board Tech Pep Staff Poly Tech Stalf BERNARD H0l'k'MAN Electric Student Body Band ciERALD MARVIN JACKSON Electric FREDERICK JACOBS Dlachine Student Body WILLIAM JONES Technical Student Body Tech Pep Staff Poly Tech StaH Fire Squad Minuteman Band Orchestra Cashier Benson Knights Golf Mgr. Tennis Mgr. POLY TECH LEONARD JOHNSON Technical Student Body LLOYD KENNEDY Technical Student Body Public Speaking Club Executive Board FRANCIS E. Klltkll-ILL Technical Student Body Architectural Club Benson Knights Camera Club Fire Squad Hi-Y Soccer Minuteman Cashier Order of BN Sgt.-at-arms. June '29 Class WILBER'1' T. LAIISON Technical Student Body Oyer-un-gon Minuteman Candy Stand VVILBER LA SALLE Technical Student Body Fire Squad Cashier Minuteman Radio Club Science Club Kumpus Klub LESTER IJINDIIICRG Electric Student Body Electric Club Oyer-un-gon Secondman ARNOLD G. MANSON Technical Electric Student Body Secondman Asslt Cashier Minuteman JUNE I929 CLYDE MILLER Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Fire Squad Cashiers FRIED E. MILLER Technical Student Body Electric Club Camera Club Radio Club Class Play Staff IIEVVIS DONALD MOLINARI Machine Student Body PIIILLIP W. MORRIS Technical Student Body Glee Club Minuteman Tech Pep Staff Type Hi Club Poly Tech Staff l3llUCE MORRISON Technical Student Body Minuteman Cashier Oyer-un-gon KENNETH H. NELSON Technical Student Body Camera Club Band Fire Squad Cashier NORMAN NICHOLSON Machine Student Body REX MARCHANT Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Fire Squad Secondman BTERRILL MARIOX Technical Gas Engine Student Body Orchestra AL M mms Printing Student Body Type Hi Minuteman Executive Board Soccer Baseball Poly Tech Staff Fire Squad Tech Pep Staff ' DALIS PAusoNs Technical Electric Student Body Gnoncu: FRANKLIN 1,ATTON Gas Engine . Student Body Secretary B. A. E. Club Secondman First Aid Squad Jouy A. Pnnr. Technical Electric Radio Club Tech Pep Staff Trouhadours Emmum PoLLI Printing Student Body Baseball BRUC1-: RAN my Technical Student Body Executive Board Glee Club Band Architectural Club Camera Club Benson Knights Cashier Class Play Cast T1-1l'Z0D0lU1I W. REBER Technical Student Body Cashier Tech Pep Staff PODYTECH Jrzss A. REILI.Y Technical Gas Engine Student Body Glee Club Class Play Cast ALBERT Rxcnammsox Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Anvo E. RHKULA Technical Student Body Fire Squad Minuteman Cashier OSCAR li0GXDA11L Electric Student Body Electric Club LQLEN Ronin: Gas Engine Student Body Jolly G. ltosrzyxmuo Technical Student Body Kumpus Club Fire Squad Cncu. liUl'l'llECll'1' Cabinet Making Student Body Fire Squad First Aid Squad Gnonoic BUTKOSK1 Technical Student Body Oyer-Un-Gon Club Cashier lt. SCHNICIDICR Technical Student Body Cashier Camera Club Electric Club Class Play Staff JUNEHQQQ I'IAROLD S. RYDMAN Printing Student Body IIALPH ScHoEN1f'uLu Printing Student Body Minuteman Type Hi Club Swimming Club VVater Polo MBLY'IN W. Sco'r'r Technical Student Body Candy Stand Troubadours Public Speaking Club Cashier Executive Board CnAm.r:s T. S1sci:L Gas Engine Student Body B. A. E. Cashier W'A1.Ti:n F. STEINER Machine Student Body J. E. SOLUBI Technical Student Body Wrestling Electric Club IAELAND F. S'rAm:N Machine Student Body CARL W. S'rAvr:R Technical Student Body Fire Squad XVILLIAM H. S'rnvr:NsoN Electric Student Body Fire Squad FRED SWOBODA Printing Student Body Executive Board Tech Pep Staff POLY TECH EMMl2'l'1' 'l'HoMPsoN NORMAN FRANCIS UPDEGRAVE Technical Electric Student Body Student Body Pres. Architectural Club Wrestling Benson Knights President Camera Cluh Secondman Cashiers VALENTINE FREDERICK Hooters Club Te,,h7,5c-al PIOWARD THOMPSON Technical Student Body B. A. E. Louis A. THOMPSON Technical Student Body Cafeteria Board FORREST H. Towmz Class Play Staff Kumpus Klub Technical Student Body Cashiers Minuteman Mgr. Candy Stand Electric Club Treas. Benson Knights 'I' reas., Pres. Oyer-un-gon Student Body Pres. Public Speaking Band Orchestra Cashier Poly Tech Staf Minuteman ROBERT W'A1.KEn Technical Student Body First Aid Squad J. XNATSON Elcctric Student Body Radio Club JUNE I929 29 CARREI. E. W1Lx.1AMs Printing Student Body Secretary Hi-Y Secretary Football Manager Tech Pep Statl' Executive Board Orange B Fire Squad Vice Pres. June '29 Class Troubadours Minuteman Cashier PAUL F. XVINKICLMAN Technical PTl1lfllI!l Student Body Public Speaking Science Club Tech Pep Stall' Poly Tech Staff WAI.1'ER M. ZENGI-:R Electric ' Minuteman Fire Squad Poly Tech Staff POLY TECH EDITORI June Tu-en fy ZW 111' FAREVVELL BENSON As we of the J une '29 class put our thoughts, ideals, and exper- iences in to this last expression of our principles, the Poly Tech we realize more fully than ever the opportunities that Benson offers us. In our Poly Tech we hope to portray in an interesting and humorous style, how fortunate we are in being able to attend such a school. If, after you look through this semi-annual, you have a better appreciation of your school We shall be satisfied that we have accomplished our purpose. Therefore in this farewell mes- sage we Wish to give the coming graduates the benefits of our ex- periences in improving these opportunities open to every Bensonite. It is too late for us to recapture the time wasted at some unapprecia- tive moment, We can only urge you to be Wiser than we. Many seem to forget that Benson is the best-equipped, technical high school west of the lVIississippi. One has handed to himself on a golden platter the opportunities that many a less fortunate youth has dreamed of in vain. VVith modern machinery playing such an important part in modern civilization, a technical as well as an academic training becomes a necessity for not only the Workman who expects to advance far in life but also for the manager who expects to remain in his position. To be able to lead technical men one must have a technical training. At Benson one is taught not only the theoretical side of education but also the practical. VVith this type of training one realizes more fully the necessity of uacademicsw and at the same time appreciates the opportunity of obtaining the technical training. Even in such a profession as teaching, some technical training will be of value, especially in our modern machine age, in order that the teacher will be able to make clear the dependability of practical problems on an academic education. No matter whether one intends to enter college or go to work upon graduating, a student with all the knowledge that Benson can give him will have a fair advantage over other high school JUNE l929 I PODYTECH graduates at 1nany times. In the former case, if one expects to take up any course in line with his training at Benson, he will have a basic knowledge on which to build his advanced education. In the latter case one will be more prepared to make a living in our time where specialization plays such an important role. Thus by Benson,s training can a boy with ambition gain not only a foundation by which to obtain further knowledge butialso a specialized training by which to make a living. However, all these opportunities, as we graduates have dis- covered,iare only open to boys who know how and are willing to work. The returns on the energy spent at Benson will be inestimable as the years roll on. fi-J THE PURPOSE OF THE COVER No. the cover does not represent a rainbow in the sky with its mythical golden pot hanging enticingly from the end. Each line has its purpose, although you may have difficulty in conceiving the idea which the cover is trying to bring to light. VVe shall attempt to enlighten you on the idea which the cover represents in addition to explaining just what the idea means. VVe have attempted to bring forth in the cover design the theme of the Poly Tech, futuristic mechanics. Due to the fact the Benson is a school that teaches the various mechanical arts, we felt that the idea of futuristic mechanics would be an appropriate idea to follow in designing the semi-annual. By mechanics we do not refer only to those occupations dealing with nuts, bolts, automobiles and other such purely mechanical things but also to anything which demands a co-operation of the hands with the mind. In this sense drawing, electricity, chemistry, and printing would all come under the term of mechanics. The major part of the work in the present generation is done by some form of mechanical device. The drudgery of washing and ironing clothes has been eliminated by the applica- tion of machinery, the slow, tedious method of weaving and spinning cotton has changed to the modern, quicker, and more healthful method made possible by machinery. So it is that mechanics has implroved the methods and conditions in practically every form of work. As civilization advances, futuristic mechanics will take a more important part in the lives of the people. JUNEI929 31 POLY TECH Since in futuristic mechanics, electricity will play a very impor- tant part in co-operation with mechanics, we have tried to bring the two together in the cover design. Naturally without the basic knowledge and theories by which to solve mechanical problems or improve on the present methods of doing work there could be no progress. In fact mechanical devices would gradually be built inferior to those of the present time. Civilization would retrogress. Therefore the picture would be incomplete without somehow bring- ing into the scene the enlightening power of knowledgeq VVith these three bases, mechanics, electricity, and knowledge, for our idea of futuristic mechanics, we have originated our cover design. The Benson emblem at the bottom of the design, shaped like a circle having four spokes, represents mechanics. This is brought out by the four mechanical devices in the four sections of the wheel. In order to show artistically how closely related electricity and mechanics will be in futuristic mechanics, we used a neon sign idea for the lettering of Poly T ech. VVe obtained the electricity for the sign from the emblem of mechanics, thus showing a close relation between the two. The book and torch in the background represents the third basic principle of futuristic mechanics, knowledge. The rays from the torch of knowledge enlighten the way for further progress in future mechanics. Such is the meaning of the cover design, and the same general idea is carried out in the border. VVe feel that in portraying this idea in Bensonls semi-annual, we have shown in some degree the purpose of Benson,s course of study which unifies shop work with studies, and knowledge is gained to be used with the practical training obtained. FQ! CONSIDERING TOMORROXV Just as the sages of old predicted the future from the past and poured over the present, it behooves us of today to take an interest in the causes and effects of our civilization. VVith our present day progress, has come the mass production and super corporations. As potential capitalists and workmen our interests should be inclined to these matters. lVe may ask ouselves, '6VVhat is to be the outcome of such problems? VVe know that super-corporations are just as unavoidable as death. They are the natural outcome of the need for more capital JUNE l929 POLY TECH at one point. Mass production lessens the cost of manufacturing and one man competition is gradually being eliminated. But, with this elimination the capital will gradually be combined in the hands of a few and the laborers segregated into a class by themselves. As production margins narrow, wages drop and living conditions lower. Evidently the problem is world wide-capital against labor. VVhat is the solution? The socialist says, Revolution, fire and torch and government ownership in timef' VVe say, Evolution, the book and the government ownership in time. Since corporations will re-combine incessantly, and mass produc- tion will continue, let us try to foresee the outcome. Combination and re-combination place money into the hands of the few, while mass production might finally force wages to a minimum. But there is no real need for alarm in this. Encourage mass production, encourage bigger and more efficient corporations. After all, the path will still be one of evolution, for when the good old American public is aroused, that greatest of all weapons, the ballot, will come into play. VVith business in the hands of a few, and mass production generat- ing efficiency, it will be a simple matter for Uncle Sam to interfere and regulate this great division of workmen and owners. Prosperity will follow until some way of handling that method is invented. It will be evolution not revolution that will keep our nation intact throughout its progress. JUNE H929 PODYTECH CLASS PLAY The Class Play of the June '29 Class was the 'cProfessor,s Love Story, a three act comedy written by Sir Jaines Barrie and pre- sented on Friday and Saturday, lllay 17 and 18 at the Wfashington High Auditorium. The proverbial absent-lninded professor, played by Alonzo Grab, provided many laughs due to such absent-niinded acts as using his cane for an umbrella and forgetting to have his hair cut. The pro- fessor, left to himself by his sister, soon hired a beautiful secretary with Whom he promptly fell in love but did not know it. VVhen he realized that he was in love he had to reckon with his sister and a designing Dowager before he finally won. Lucy XVhite, the Winsome secretary, was well played by Miss lNIarie Hoy from Grant. Her deep sense of honor almost made her give up the professor whom she had made love her, but who could blame the professor for anyone elsej for falling in love with her? The professor's sister, played by Miss Mary Jane Burdick from Grant, a stern woman with a hate for love and a deep feeling of adniiration toward her brother, stirred the audience in inany instances. Dr. Cosins, the professor's old college churn, was played by Fredrick Valentine. The professor's case baffled hini and some of the harmless drugs which he prescribed for the professor made everyone suspect that he was practicing Without a license. JUNEI929 POLY TECH The part of Effie. the professor's maid, was taken by Miss Jessie See of Grant. It was she upon whom the professor depended to look after such affairs as giving him his pills, taking off his hat, and otherwise doing what he forgot to do. The part of the Dowager, the villain of the play, was taken by Miss Florence Perlman of VVashington. Had she succeeded in her clever attempt to trick the Professor into marriage, her five hun- dred pounds a year would have gone to her step-son, George. Sir George Gilding, the villain, was played by Palmer Biggness, who uttered the naughty words, 6'Oh fudgef, tried to get rid of his step-mother, and tore up his wife's hat, all of which might have been expected of an important English lord. Lady Gilding, Sir Georgeis wife, was played by Miss Kathryn Miley of Grant. She handled Sir George with an iron hand. Kenneth Blair as Pete, and John Saarinen as Henders, had the comedy roles, and played the part of two Scotchmen, both back- ward and reluctant suitors for the hand of Efiie. Jess Reilly as Doctor Yellowleaves, a fresh young country doc- tor, was certain that the Professor was suffering only from lumbago, while Sir George has a severe case of cha-zrchez la femmef, C. Desmond Bushman as Sir George's footrnan, knew not whether to obey Sir George or his wife. Mrs. Doris Smith, assisted by llliss Lydia Pliter, coached the play. JUNE I929 1 5' X 'x . fi 5 f N H ,f M s fl , Ai ,. I Q, :Q if i' Y 55 Zi 13 ,: Q1 a. z 2 L nj , ' 'B f w :- , 1, K , J 1 ?: 1 f 1 5 36 PODYTECH JUNEI929 37 ..... B POLY TECH THE JAN. '30 CLASS . The Jan. ,30 graduating class under the advisership of lWIr. Ji. G. Tontz, Vice Principal of Benson, looks forward to being one of the largest and most active classes ever to graduate from Benson. lllueh care was taken in selecting the oflicers of the class. Claude Cooper will guide the class to its destination, and Howard lNIcKeown will fill the Vice-presidency. Lawrence Chapman holds the position of Secretary. Lawrence Nelson, popular in school affairs and one who can be trusted to handle the funds of the class, holds the position of class treasurer. lVIaurice Uhlig will perform the duties of Sergeaiit-at-arms. One of the most important objects of a graduating class is to publish an annual that will be a credit to the class. Harry MacKay will carry the responsibility of editing the Jan. '30 Poly Tech. Law- rence Duhrkoop will handle tl1e position of business manager of the book. The Jan. ,30 class has gone one step further than any previous class by being the first to adopt a standard block B graduation pin recommended by the executive board of the school. The pin is almost indentically the same as that of the preceding class. In the future it will become traditional for the classes to adopt this pin. Under the leadership of such a group of officers and class adviser much should be accomplished by the class if all the members will cooperate. A JUNE l929 POI? TECH '- YVITH OUR SISTER SCHOOL Not far from Benson is a technical high school for girls, having a course of studies parallel to that of Benson in that they both teach the practical connection with the academic. The girls are taught the technique of industrial and domestic arts in connection with the academics. In our present time, home management, millinery, cooking, dressmaking, and other such types of work done by women are demanding a great deal of skill. Expert dressmakers, designers, and skillful artists in industrial fields are being sought as beauty is being developed in manufactured goods. Thus it is that the girls graduating from this school have an ever enlarging field from which to choose an occupation. They should feel proud of their new school just built on the east side, where the opportunities for advancement are unlimited. To show just what the girls are doing, the school held its first Open House in the new building on May 9 and 10. The crowd present proved the interest that the public has in the school. At this show all the departments were open for inspection with the students doing their work as they do it during regular classes. There were interesting exhibits in the clothing, millinery, art, com- mercial, nursery, and cooking departments, and all the academic rooms were open for inspection. The girls were ready to explain any details in their line of work. An interesting experiment in connection with the food depart- ment was being conducted in which the comparative effect of candy, coffee, and milk on the growth of mice was demonstrated. This experiment had been carried on for several weeks. The assembly had also an interesting style show to entertain those tired from walking through the large building. After seeing this show, one realized how fortunate Portland is to have a school giving such practical and interesting training to its students. JUNE l929 PODYTECH HROUGH tim zlmflz Qf Mn. GPI0llCQl'1 H. CoNNo1,1,Y, lzmdqffhr Plzzznbing QlIlZSl1L'l'f IVIHMI 1JLy9ll'l'fIlIl'lIf, flu' Ifl'll807I SI'1llIl?l1f.S' have 10.91 one 0j'fl1z'ir 110.91 f?'im 1I.9. H is good lzumor and lcimlly u n1lc' r- .vfrzizcling Illlll :cfm him a vuziquc place in flu' xclzool. All cwpcrf zcorkzlzfm, a c'0nscic'nfiou,s' I'l'llClIl'T, mul ra gf'11flc'111a11 in flu' jinfst sf'11.s'c Qf fha' zcora'-lu' will bc 111i,s'.s'Cd by all who A'lIl'7L' him. I JUNEI929 I Literature PODYTECH Portland - Paris via Air By KEITH C1.AY'roN AL1s1c1i IJKE a colored map, the brilliant lights marked off the sections of the city. Huge electric signs of every description flashed at intervals over the dip into town. The attracting lights, however, came from above the skyline. It was merely the 1949 aviator doing his stuff in an illuminated airplane. The midnight sky was dappled with aircraft as, like so many fireflies, they looped and rolled showing their many colored lights to advantage. The wings, the nose, the fuselage, and the tail of the ships were woven with odd and fascinating shapes from glowing neon gas tubes. Another inven- tion of sky-larking at night was to write across the black heavens with glowing radiolite gas. Still another was a plane equipped with the neon bomb outfit. The secret of its operation was known to only a few. The observer had a large machine like a typewriter set before him in his individual cockpit, at equal intervals he pressed the key letter desired, there was an explosion, and the letter floated out of nowhere into the light air, its artistic serifs and curves painted in realistic color. This mysterious letter came from a small bomb no larger than half an inch in diameter. Such was the condition of the air on the usual busy evening, but the hurry and bustle on the ground was still greater than that in the air. Underground were the subways for the automobiles, these passage-ways were in layers of four. Each had one way traffic only. Above on the ground was the more crowded thorough- fare. People, jammed, shoving, and pushing, rode the moving side- walks. Farther above yet, rattled the suspended trams on great steel cables whose support, huge girdles, also held up landings and run- ways for the airships. lVhile the city hustled on in its new interest, the cloaked figure of a man proceeded carefully along the brick walls of the lower section of town. He was occasionally disclosed by the red, violet, or some other colored rays of light, that passed indistinctly over him. As he kept on in a straight direction, the lights became brighter, there came the whirling noise of many engines. Overhead, spotlights swept in wide arcs to focus now and again upon clusters of airships. JUNEI929 POLY TECH o Then the man came to a large, flat-roofed building where many of the sounds and lights originated. He scudded across the brightly lighted 'street and entered a side door as one who had no business there, yet knew the place. He climbed a dark, rickety stairway to the high top of the building. Once outside in the cool breeze that swept unhindered across the vacant roof, he sprinted in a bee line toward a trap door. Opening it, he lowered himself within and shut it after him. Another person now came out on the roof, but was detained for a moment as a spot light was suddenly snapped on to glare in his face. Stunned by the bright globe, he was forced to wait until a plane landed with the thr-r-rrmp of hydraulic brakes and reversed propeller. The light was snapped off, and he walked over to the trap door where the other had disappeared a few minutes before and rang a buzzer. Three lights indented in the smooth roof and protected by non-breakable glass were turned on. The door swung open automatically and the man stepped down within. He proceeded down the dimly lit passage and soon came out into a brilliantly lighted room of gigantic dimensions. It was the housing room for the airships. The fellow scanned the room quickly and at the same time adjusted a small, light-blue cap with a ridged peak fit was the style for middle aged menj, upon his black hair. From a side office a mechanic came toward him in white coveralls. The two carried on a rapid conversation. Finally the mechanic nodded his head and the gentleman with the peaked blue cap began searching the ships one by one. At the end of an hour, however, he had not yet found what he was seeking. VVith a shrug he lit a cigarette and once more traversed the inclining passageway to the roof. Meanwhile the presses of the city were droning off the latest news. Mclllerril, senior member of an aviation company part- nership, had been killed by the junior in a iight in the laboratory of the offices. The old man had been killed with a pipe and his skull cruelly crushed. VVinton, the young partner, had quickly dis- appeared after the result of the drastic argument. Under ordinary conditions this would not have created such great excitement, but now the VVinton-lNIclVIerril company was sponsoring the only ship that was representing Portland in the Portland-Paris air race-a non-stop flight that would be one of the biggest developments in aviation to the present. The factory winner of the contest would immediately be loaned a sum of money to start a route over the course covered by the race. t sie ae ate we ae as ae we an we Early the following morning, the great airdrome was a hum of intense excitement. A huge crowd milled about the small standing c JUNE IS-329 POLY TECH place set aside and all the surrounding buildings were overflowing with humanity that strained to get a glimpse of the airport built on top of the building. Then the multitude shouted welcome as doors were opened on the roof to allow planes to be rolled out from the recesses under the roof. The ships' were wheeled out into a uniform line. Mechanics were busy tinkering over their ships that were already well tuned up for the coming race, which would take them over 7000 miles of mountains, deserts, and sea. Some even went so far asto prophesy that the planes would make France before thirty hours were up. , The starting hour drew near and the first airship was rolled into the catapult with due operations. It was a quadruple-motored bi- plane from California named the VVestern VVaiff' An oiiicial raised a pistolg it spurted smokeg another pulled a lever followed by a muffled roar from the catapult, and the first ship sailed maj es- tically out and up into the air. Plane after plane was wheeled up to shoot off for Paris. Suddenly there came a lull in the shouting and talking. Bud of the Red Rosen backed by the McMerril company had been wheeled out, next in line for the take-off. Fate seemed to hang over the ensign of a rose painted on either wing. Young McMerril, pilot of the ship, grasped the tiny monoplane by the tail and wheeled it to the catapult. VVhat, with one pilot to guide it, one mechanic to tend, a new type of motor, could this plane expect to accomplish? The stubby wings scarcely measured 45 feet. The pilot, Arcy McMe1'1'il, and the mechanic, Henderson, climbed into their ship. Reporters from nations all over the world clicked their cameras for the tele-photograph and movie-tone picture. Ques- tions were shot from all directions: Do you think you can make it?,' How many miles an hour will your plane average? Does your plane have a margin of cruisingpradius to depend on'?,'-and so on in an endless stream. Then with the same quick but forceful push that those previous to them had felt, they shot out into space. As soon as they were in the air, the ship had a tendency to lean to the left. Something unexpected had gone wrong at the last momentg however, they were off, and Arcy was compelled to make the best of the unstable craft. The motor pulsed on in an almost soundless rotation, unlike the others, all that could be heard was a steady click, that was all. The motor nose, prop hung on a swivel which now tilted up from the plane at an angle of forty degrees. The wings also assumed a position twenty degrees more than the fusel- age. The result was a climbing angle of fifty degrees. The plane spiralled up above a towering super-skyscraper and circled about JUNE IE-D29 0 POLY TECH the pointed dome. Even to that high position, there was wafted up to the airmen the unmistakable cheer of people. O Arcy set the plane on its course, due north to the Columbia river gorge, which he would follow till it turned into Vtfashington state. Over the smooth surface of the river the air was not bumpy and the plane rode without a tremor. For a time both of the men were kept busy with their work. After having left the river and having passed the rockies, Arcy speeded the ship up to two hundred and seventy-five miles an hour, to headieast by southeast for Des lNIoines. Henderson, the mechanic, took some sleep in the air cush- ions of the canvas chair. He would need that sleep later. The day grew warm as the great sun sent down his scorching rays to penetrate through the thin duro-steel and make the interior of the ship stuffy despite the efforts of two ventilators. The green hills and valleys had passed and now the hot, barren desert lay under the shipls wheels. The heat waves smote them with ven- geanceg the motor of the ship became overheated and they had to slow down to 230 miles per hour. The occupants of the ship were still excited so that at this time they suffered worse from their hardships. Arcy lNIcMerril felt the left wing grow heavier. It seemed as though some unseen monster of the air was pushing them ever downward on this side. It was close to 12 :30 when Omaha was sighted in the far distance. They were escorted over the city by a fleet of airships on to Des ltloines. Here, they were informed by city officials, over radio, that they had gained in the race. Instead of holding 23rd position, where they started, they had come up to 17th. T' By closely checking his route, Arcy made a straight dash to Chicago to arrive in the record time of fifty-five minutes. He had opened the throttle almost to its full extent to race the ship up to 380 miles an hour. In gaining altitude, lVIcMerril found the weather calmer and his ship was capable of making advanced speed. They had but a glimpse of Chicago at a height of 12,000 feet. VVith a steady gait, the plane soon passed on and left the huge city of racketeers in the distance. At two forty-five, the monoplane crept in sight of the historic Lake Erie. The lVestern lVaif,,, the first ship to take off, seemed to be having trouble at this point and the Oregon entry left them behind. The other side of the lake, where the city of Cleveland was situated, was another jump in their position. lVIuch to the dismay and anguish of the Cleveland people, they witnessed the ship sponsored by them being passed by the moth plane, 4'Bud of the Red Rosef' This placed Arcy and Henderson, his mechanic, fifteenth. , 0 JUNE I929 POLY TECH The cross-country spurt from Cleveland to New York was the hardest grind. A third of the way to the Atlantic, the Portland plane met a hard thunder and lightning storm. Like a chip of wood on the angry sea, the monoplane was tossed upon the waves of fate. Trusting to luck, Arcy opened the motor wide and gained all the altitude he could at every possible chance. Just a few hundred, maybe only a few feet, below them through the gray clouds, were the eastern mountains. Shut tight in the little cabin, the two men watched with sore eyes the drops of rain spatter against the glass, the sword-like thrusts of lightning, the peals of thunder roaring as a swollen river. The inner compartments of the ship gave the men a feeling of security. Arcy pressed a silver button to turn off the lights, the better to see outside. 'eLook out aheadli' cried Ilenderson pointing before them. Suddenly in front of him, lWIclNIe1'1'il saw the shadowy outline of a mountain loom up disastrously close. 'tThere is a big tree to the rightf' again warned the mechanic. Instantly the pilot veered the ship off to the left. The wings were nearly vertical. Henderson wedged himself down in his seat with raised arms before his face waiting for the crash. Then they came out of the fog and Arcy saw the clear outline of a ravine. lVith a little pressure to the stick he steered the 'tBub of the Red Rosen through to safety. Hin-m-in-ni-m,,' sighed Ilenderson. You want to be more careful, you nearly ruined a brand-new airplanef' The storm disappeared in the rear as quickly as it came up before them, and there under lay a landscape of the thrifty eastern farms bathed in sunlight. Everything was green to a rich ripeness of J une. The sun had ended its state behind the western hills when they sailed over New York at eight thirty. The American lvletropolis was well lit up and the city welcomed their arrival with fireworks and colored lights. Their motor droned on endlessly and Arcy passed over the central airdrome. Above the landing, one of the contestants, a big yellow ship, was taking on a supply of gas while Hying. The radio ticked over the Hliud of the Red Rose . They were at tenth position with the leaders an hour and fifteen minutes ahead of them. They had lost some twenty minutes, in the continen- tal jump. an an we are at are a se at are Far beneath, through the steamed glass window of the cabin. the two men of the 'fBud of the Red Rosen watched with shining eyes the tossing of black waves. Henderson shuddered. Think of falling into that black void, that would swallow one up forever. It was the beginning of the longest and most ditficuli part of the JUNE I929 POLY TECH long, tedious flight. Before them lay the worst tokens of storms, but there were only two courses: they could travel straight ahead to glory or down to an honored death. Five others were before them, undergoing the hardships that would soon be upon them. VVith a wave of farewell, Arcy turned and gave a last glance at the fast fading city, St. Johns, Newfoundland, to set his eyes on the instrument board and pierce the fog of destiny that lay hazily in spots before them. The motor was good for twenty-two hours yet. Everything would be all right if it were not for that continual pull downward on the left wing, it was gradually wearing him out. VVhen they struck the forty degree longitude mark, the plane headed into a slight squall. Again it was pitched about recklessly, but there were no high mountains to contend with, and within the hour they were safely bucking a strong head wind. It would be light before long, then they would be able to determine their whereabouts. Henderson, I guess this is surely an ill-fated ship,', muttered Arcy weakly. HI canlt hold up much longer with that constant pull to the left. My arms are numb now from hanging onto the stick so tightly. McMerril had been clinging to the stick without releasing it once for sixteen hours straight, hours where they had to be constantly alert, hours that were beginning to tell on the endurance of men. Under ordinary conditions, the pilot could have set the plane on its course and it would have gone by itself, but with that pull .... I'll get some hot coffee and something for you to eatf' spoke up Henderson. He stepped lightly to a locker that protruded into the left wing. Nonchalantly he turned the knob. The door seemed rather heavy and he opened it easily. A black body moved against the door panel and as he opened it wider the thing tumbled out on the floor. It was a rather young man dressed in a cloak of line material. He had on an evening suit as though going to a party. The stranger lay upon the floor in a kind of stupor, his eyes half open. For several minutes both of the fliers were too amazed to speak. They had had many experiences, but this was the most unusual of them all. Here in mid-ocean a man was found in their plane. From where? VVho was he? The first thing McMe1'ril thought of was to try the controls, he found them perfectly balanced. The misplaced weight of this man had caused the unstableness of the shi . getting his controls so that the ship would rudder itself auto- matically , McMerril reached under the pilot's seat and produced a blue steel revolver that he carried for emergencies. Motioning the stranger to be still, he ordered Henderson to tie the prisoner up. JUNE I929 POLY TECH No use in doing thatf, rejoined the prisoner in a voice feeble from long want of water. 4'VVhat would I do if I did harm you? Do you suppose there is any reason why I would do such a thing? You will remain free for the time being, but when we come into sight of land you will have to be handcuffed, was the snappy answer. The man was given water and a little food by the mechanic while the pilot again turned his attention to his ship, going over maps and charts in an effort to direct his course Rough weather continued and about ten o'clock it became so bad that they sought a higher altitude. Suddenly their attention was again focused on the rough sea below. The ob ect they were attracted to was another airplane which had gone down and was tossing on the waves. McMe1'ril went back to his instruments to guide the ship A paper was resting on the seat and as he removed it, he happened to notice the picture of the murdered IN'IclVIerril on the front page and also one of the killer. VVith a start he glanced up at the clear cut features of the stranger. There was no doubt in his mind to the likeness So, he burst out. 4'You are VVinton, the Junior partner of the McMerril Company, and the one who killed my dad VVell, what of it? Haven,t I ffot a right to ride in my own air ship ?', Yours-ewhy with the death of dad I own more of it than you That isnit important nowg what we want to do is see if those fellows down there need any help. Without further words the pilot turned to obey. The small mono plane side-slipped and rolled into a straight nose dive. Two hundred feet above the mad dashing waves, he brought the nose up to circle the drifting plane below. VVinton was at the wireless pounding it feverishly trying to get word from the other. A min ute later the air began to crackle as an answer was flashed back from the crippled ship. It had been forced down because of a broken oil line. Don't ask me to land nowf, pleaded McMer1'il, or then we would be eliminated from the race Remember those down are more important than anything else right now. But then I don't think we will be compelled to go down Once again he sent a hasty tele-radio message over the air. VVith out waiting for reply, lVIcINIerril lowered the ship still closer to the raging ocean. Henderson dropped a rope ladder and as they approached the stranded ship, a figure in coveralls clambered upon the uppermost wing. The pilot threw the stick forward and pointed the swivel nose downward from the ship at the same time reversing JUNE I929 97 . . 37 D - do. 77 ,. . , 93 . PODKTECH the action of the propeller. Two forces acted against each other with the result that the plane slowed down to within twenty miles an hour. Easily the figure in the floating airplane grabbed the rope ladder and swung up it to the cabin. A minute later his grease streaked countenance showed above the window in the cabin and he was helped in. How many more are in the ship ? asked Arcy immediately. There are four of us including the girlf' came the panting answer. VVhat girl is that? echoed Mcllalerril. Thelma Kingstong that's her fatherls ship down there, 'The VVashington Courtierf V exclaimed the man from the strange ship. Her! this ejaculation was simple but very forceful. How many more can this ship hold? thoughtfully at his side. Six persons when crowded to the full eXtent,', said Henderson. Not any more than that--my God-how shall I chose- the race or the girl! If we could only take sevenf' We canitfi said Henderson. g'Very well, we will pick up the othersf, But, sir, there will then be seven people. VVith a shrug of his shoulders, MclVIerril headed the plane back to the drifting one and made ready to pick up a second passenger. As the ship drew near, another figure crawled out upon the wing. First full speed. then reversed prop, and another was picked up. As he came around for the third time, a tremor ran through the pilot. VVhat if something should go wrong? Steadying his hands he drove down and reversed propeller at the right moment The ship coasted down slowly. A frail khaki-dressed girl was stand- ing on the ship, poised for the coming jump. She leaped, her out- stretched hands caught the rungs of the ladder. The body was swept in a curving arc as it left the other plane and for a second she hung uncertain. Then Wfinston, who had gone quickly down the ladder, reached her to lift her up in a firmer position. As Miss Kingston was helped into the cabin, Mcllerril clung closer to the stick and refrained from even a look at her small, delicate face which was now pinched with hunger and want of sleep. There was one more person on the marooned ship that had to be taken care of and no more could be crowded into the plane. Somebody must give way. Before anyone could intervene, VVinton had slipped over the side of the ship to drop down to the end of the rope ladder. They drew close to the other plane and he prepared himself for the leap. It was only a hundred feet away when the ship slowed down. Giv- ing the rope ladder a last firm squeeze as though trying to get JUNEI929 POLY TECH courage, he let go. VVith a rush the dashing green waves rolled up- ward to open and receive him. Above, a yell stabbed the air as VVinton's head disappeared be- neath the ocean. Then the airplane had picked up the last passen- ger from the drifting ship to be on its way toward Europe. Dragging himself up on the fuselage, VVinton glanced in the direction of 'gBud of the Red Rose and saw it disappear over the far horizon. Bud of the Red Rosei' was soaring on over the waters when the sun approached the western sunset. Not yet was land sighted bythe six lonely occupants who were beginning to have fear for their safety. This would be the end of the second day in the air without rest or substantial food. The small quarters in the cabin of the monoplane were beginning to become cramped. The girl had remained quiet since she had glimpsed the fall of VVinton into the water. Toward sunset Thelma had edged over toward lVIclWerril at the stick and confided in him, HI guess it was best after all-for him.', He started to look up at her but she had turned her head to- ward the setting sun and her cheeks were radiated with a new glow. ' He felt that there was no need for an answer so he kept his peace. The motors pulsed on unceasingly. Suddenly he thought of those motors. They were their salvation and they would last not many more hours. Sighing. Arcy looked up from the instrument board with tired eyes that now took on more hope as they peered forward into the gathering gloom. Yes, there it was. The coast now grew into size. It was rocky with high walls that were pounded upon by foam- ing waters. 'fLand-ho,,' he cried, finding his voice. VVith an exclamation of surprise and joy the rest strained their reddened eyes toward the coast. Arcy advanced the throttle and the ship leaped into life with a spurt in the di1'ection of terra firma. At four hundred miles an hour they swept over the first struggling bit of rocky coast. As they passed farther inland the ground be- came hilly and there were frequent swamps. At last the country gradually rose to a higher level and the land became firmer. Then several small villages were left in the distance. Farther the small monoplane bored inland until there appeared the high spires and skyscrapers of a large town. The sky was speckled with airships that came out meet them. It was Edinburgh, Scotland. Arcy could have given a shout of sheer joy. They were well on their course and Paris was only a matter of two hours distance. The French metropolis was only six hundred miles away. He JUNE I929 49 POLY TECH gave the planes accompanying them a wave. Then again there came to him the fact that he was probably among the last to make shore. VVhat else, with the storm in New York and then the de- lay in picking up the passengers of the drifting plane, could he expect? He guided the Bud of the Red Rose down the Scottish coast, and as they progressed he began to take in details of the land. A large houseseemed to be lying on its side, and a little way further there was a small one that seemed to be upside down. Everything gave signs of desertion. A cyclone or hurricane had passed by this stretch of land not long since to demolish everything in its path. A convoy of airships came out from London to conduct them overthe English channel. Something surely seemed queer or else they were very courteous, these Europeans. Boats in the channel were lined all along the way. Sirens pierced the twilight, and lights began to take the place that the sun had left. T he Portland plane was now speeding at full throttle and the swift little biplanes had to keep up a straight gait in order to keep up. Arcy turned his eyes downward to look at the speedometer. No wonder the other planes were having a hard time in keeping up. They were traveling no less than four hundred and thirty miles an hour. It was a quarter past nine o'clock when the lights of Paris came into sight. lNIcMerril, Henderson, the girl, and the rest were so weary that they did not enjoy the illumination and extra celebration that was put on in honor of them. The moth monoplane seemed to guide itself down to make a landing at the huge airdrome. Oflicials rushed out to meet them. As the door was opened and the first man reached in to them, Arcy muttered weakly, How many were there before us?U 4'How 1nany?', was the response. N om de Dieu, you are the FIRSTV, we ak are an x se as we BK ae . VVhen Arcy awoke the following morning, he was engulfed on both sides by officials who could not find enough to do for him. After his breakfast, he gleaned from his attendants all the news he possibly could. Many of the racers had been taken out in Scotland by a heavy tornado that had passed through there. Indeed this was the main answer to his question of how he had made first place when there had been so many before him on the western side of the Atlantic. The delay in picking up the passengers of the Kingston Air line ship had proved to be a salvation. This delay had held them over until after the storm had passed. The ship had landed officially at 9:23 at the Paris field. JUNE I929 POLY TECH And to think that we didnlt even get here within thirty hoursf, scowled Arcy. I .I It was less than thatf, corrected an attendant. To figure it out for himself he drew a piece of paper from the table at his bedside and began to Work his problem. He looked up perplexed. I get 36 hours and 13 minutesf' he exclaimed. It is correct but for one thing, you forgot to subtract eight and a half hours difference for the change of time here in Paris and that in Portland. Doing this makes it 27 hours and forty-three minutes. Arcy nodded his head in accent. Then there came into the room Without knocking, his old mate Henderson, the mechanic. I-Ieard the latest? he asked the one in bed. Out with itf, g'Earl Winton has been acquitted of the murder of old man McMe1'1'il.,' JUNE I929 PODYTECH SPRING HAS COME I falmostj Sweet spring has come, and summer's joys are near The bheerful blossoms smiling at the sun VVill make the drowsy bees begin to hum. The rain has vanished, and the days are clear. I hear the call of snow-capped mountain peaks, And trails that upward wind a magic way To heights aglow with the last touch of day, Summits that every trailman loves and seeks. I pause a moment on a fallen log. In vain I listen for the Bluebird's note. The only sounds that here my soul relax: The howling of our neighboris chained up dog, The mournful bleating of a lonely goat, A small kid punishing a moaning sax. -F1.os'D SMITH H161 JUNEl929 PODfTfCH Science vs. Diplomacy By Fiuanrucic A. VALENTINE For two weeks Pierce La lVIont remained secluded fro111 public eyes. Under his swinging lamps there greeted him the usual sight of broken test tubes, beakers, retorts, and similar chemical appar- atus. Ever since his article two months previous in the Puris Chemical Journal had received the attack of every pessimist in the chemical world, with dogged determination he had set to work to hide his own chagrin in hard labor. For the last five hours La Mcmnt had toiled, and now, at a quarter of an hour past midnight his experiment was almost finished. Before him there lay the ob ject of his labors. Retorts in parallel roads. connected in series by insulation wire, were filled with a dark red liquid, a suitable electrolyte. Connected to these was a cylinder- shaped casting which was pivoted on a steel rod which ran directly through the center of the casting. Perched on top of this rod was a unique sphere. VVires almost trasparent in their fineness and delicacy ran in every direction. At tangent to the top of the sphere a wire led to the retorts. Another wire connected an electric switch to the other end of the retorts. Each retort had vents and electrical adjustments which could be handled separately. La lVIont gazed with rapture and with sorrowful glee as he tinkered at his work. Fools of ignorance, he thought. Had he not warned them? Did he not hold the key to the theory of gravitudinal illuminancy? YVith such a force the world could be altered. Kingdoms could be paralyzedg in fact human advancement was in his hands. By having this machine reproduced in a large scale, the nation in whose hands it would control could dictate to the world, why even to-. The fulfillment of his dreams was to be realized tonight. VVith trembling hands, La lNIont reached for the open switch. Before he could close it the room echoed with the knocks of a late visitor. For a moment he stood petrified, but after a moment of indecision, he strode to the door, jerking it open. 'gGood evening, lVIr. La Mont! I have come here at this late hour to transact some business of vital importance, burst out the intruder. La Mont coldly viewed the visitor before him. His eyes glittered dangerously as they beheld a raucous youth of scarcely college age. JUNEI929 POLY TECH Is it your misfortune to be a reporter? If so-get out!,' cried La Mont with a look of thorough exasperation. HHold on,', replied the youth with some annoyance. I have an offer for you from the United States. Huh! VVhat's that? questioned La ltiont with evident sur- prise. HTake a seat. Letls talk businessf, Immediately the man launched into his story: '4My nameis Bert Stearns. I represent the American Chemists, Journal. VVe have been informed that you possess a theory which if applied to practical warfare would revolutionize human society. If you show me that your product works, I'll offer the bid. Exhausted by this long discourse Stearns surveyed the room expectantly. His eyes wandered to the ob ect of La lVIont's previous attention. mAh! I see your American inquisitiveness has already perceived the greatest theory evolved in the history of the world, smirked La Mont. g'VVhat does it mean? queried Stearns expectantly. 4'Does it work practically? A sneer crossed La lNIont's face as hereplied, No American fool could comprehend the magnitude of the work of Pierre La Mont. Have you ever heard of wild speculations concerning ray gravitudinal force? Only in the reports of various fanaticsf, answered Stearns. Of course no one attaches any importance to themf' Hal Listen, see, and believe, said La Mfont, donning a green looking garment and head dress. He strode toward the switch. Grasping it firmly, La Mont jammed it shut. For a moment nothing happened. Soon the liquid began to boil. Stearns, mildly interested, watched La Mont, who worked like a mad man. His hands flew in all directions. first grasping one vent, then another. Stearns, thoroughly composed, idly let his eyes fall upon the sphere. For a moment the blood was drained from his face, then came and went again with repeated force. The rod was gathering speed, causing the sphere to revolve. As the revolutions increased, the sphere became a faint ruddy glow which brightened as the speed increased. Bert tried to shift his gaze, but his muscles refused to function. Try as he would he could not take his eyes off the luminous ball. His eyes felt on fireg his brains became faint with shooting pains. Then something snapped. Stearns felt lifted up without any con- scious effort. Although he could think, he could not move. La Mont protected by the dress released the switch. XV ith a sense of falling rapidly, Stearns gazed bewildered about the room. Everything JUNE IS-D29 POLY TECH appeared as before, except that some of the red liquid was still boiling. Exhausted, Bert sat down, awe written across his face. The American cynic now believesf, smirked La Mont. You heathen! Fiend! Maniac!', desperately cried Bert. Your theory is the accident of a fanatic. For Godis sake tell me I've been dreaming! Contemptuously, La Mont replied, Unless-America gets her bid, her power will be as a dream--a rather disagreeable dream at that. Huh? Look here! If that machine is reproduced on a large scale, a nation may be made motionless-unless!,' ' VVell, agreed Bert, thoughtfully. '4VVhat you say is true. How- ever, I have one question. which I wish you would answer. Is this machine the product of the few days of your work, or the work of many years?', lVIy work, my achievement,', glowed La lVIont, Mis the work of many years. It has been the life-long dream of my ambition. This machine, unless-copied, would take another life time to constructf' I understand, replied Stearns, that it would be impossible for you to build another, once you sell it to some countryf' Yes, that is most true, sighed La Mont. In my age, I could never perform again that which requires youth. The country which buys it is assured that no other nation could copy it?', questioned Stearns. Most assuredly, cried La lNIont, with obvious annoyance. VVhy do you keep talking about that topic?,' Stearns, his eyes hardened venomously, sauntered toward the machine as though interested in a matter of speculation only. La Mont chattered, explaining the parts by pointing to the Various mechanisms. See that ball? It is the chief work of my machine. For the last ten years I have worked on it. Those fine wires inside, as in all original copies, have to be wired by hand, as there is no definite arrangementf, A delicate instrument indeedf, agreed Stearns. Such work is deserving of only one reward. Idly Stearns allowed his hand to fall back of him to a bench upon which was a heavy pipe. Casually his fingers closed over it, as he listened intently to La lNIont. And what. questioned La Mont, do you think is the reward for my labors? With a cry of repressed excitement, Stearns cried, T his is the rewardlf' With a motion catlike in its deftness, Stearns swung the pipe over his head, letting it crush with terrific force upon the sphere. The JUNE I929 a POLY TECH ball lay upon the floorwa ruined mass of broken wires. For a moment, La Mont stood still, silent, white. Then with a moan of agony he sank to the floor, a pitiful, quivering heap. Stearns, after wiping the perspiration from his brow, stepped over the body of La Mont and left the building to seek the Embassy. Later that evening, the Paris Chemists' Daily had the following notice: . Pierre La Mont found unconscious in his room. He is, however, slowly recovering. Bert Stearns still works for the American Chemists' Journal, and if anyone, by chance asks the French gendarmes why Pierre La Mont was found unconscious, they merely shrug their shoulders. JUNE l929 Fhefkview I E PODYTECH SCHOLASTIC ATTAINMENTS Silence-a silence which in contrast to the turmoil that occurred just before seemed more deafening than the shouting. Ten yards- five yardsmtwo---one-a touchdown! The people in the grandstand were yelling wildly. Another football hero had pushed his way from the common mass to the forefront to be proclaimed by the wor- shipping crowds. Such is the reward for athletic accomplishments, and such a reward the players deserve for their hard work and patient practice. The players develop those requisites of cooperation so necessary in modern civilization-teamwork, sportsmanship, and undying spirit. On the other hand there are students who do just as much for the school, but receive no colorful applause or other outward mani- festations of reward-the conscientious students who build good scholastic records for the school. These records are of utmost im- portance to a school, for only by them is the standard of the school determined. The business man who employs the students of a school does not look at its athletic record but at its scholastic rating. This of course does not infer that the sports are not important in school life, for as I mentioned before, the sports do a great deal towards the teaching of the students those requisites which are so necessary in modern civilization and which cannot be obtained in the regular curriculum. Nevertheless, the importance of the scholastic accom- plishments of a school is not always stressed as much at it should be. To encourage greater attempts at raising the scholastic standards of Benson, awards and scholarships are presented for various scholastic accomplishments. In these accomplishments Benson has recently rated as high as in its athletic record. In 1927 Mr. Turn- bow, editor of Bensonis weekly, the Tech Pep, won the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, silver loving cup for writing the best article in describing the 1927 educational exposition. In 1928, another Benson Tech Pep editor, Mr. Dudley lVIcClure, obtained the same honor. In addition to these journalistic honors, Benson was honored by having its pape1', The Tech Pep, awarded the cups for the best high school paperin Oregon, for the year 1928. In essay competitions the school has also demonstrated the ability of its students in the art of writing. Keith Albers distin- guished himself by tying for Hrst place in an essay contest dealing on the problem of Total Abstinence from Liquor and the Traffic Problem. This contest was held in the spring ,28 term. In the spring '29 term Harry McKay won first prize in a similar essay contest. The sub ject was f'Total Abstinence and the Nation. JUNE i929 POLY TECH Benson also has had one of its students, Fred Thorlin, appointed for Annapolis, Fred passed the examination with high honors. These are only a few of the outstanding achievements in scholastic accomplishments. In order to encourage the students to strive for higher grades, Benson offers pins for individual awards in addition to its regular scholarships. VVhen this system was first inaugurated, a bronze pin was awarded forimaintaining a 1.3 average for one year, a silver pin for two years, and a gold pin for three years. In the rating an E represents one, G-two, F-four, and U-six. This rating has now been changed to make it easier for more students to obtain a variety of pins. For maintaining a 1.3 average for one term a student receives a bronze ping for two terms, a silver ping for four terms, a gold ping and for six terms, a special gold pin. Ifthe average of 1.3 is maintained for eight terms, the honor is shown by adding a gold bar to the special gold pin. Whereas the pins attained in the original rating had to be in consecutive terms, they do not have to be so attained under the new schedule. Realizing the importance of building up a good scholastic record, Benson is doing all it can to keep its record on an upward climb. At present Benson students can enter any college on the Pacific coast as well as' many in the East without entrance examinations. As a high school, Benson is proud of its record and hopes to see its scholastic pennant fly from the top of the pole of scholastic accomplishments as it has done in sports. JUNE l929 FIRST AID EXHIBIT Where the ability ofthe student to handle any type of accident was demonstrated SWITCH BOARD IN THE ENGINE ROOM Where the electrical power of the school is controlled 59 POLY TECH TECH SHOYV A big event in the life of a student at Benson Tech is participating in one of our annual Tech Shows. Starting in 1918 this open house, as it is called, has been a successful stunt given to show the people of Portland what a marvelous institution they have in their midst in the shape of Benson. The Tech Show usually runs three nights during the month of lVIay. This year it was held the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of May. A record crowd of 13,500 people attended the show. It is safe to say that not one person, whether man, woman or child, went away feeling that he had not had his money's worth. The main attraction this year was the Aviation Department. The aviation students showed the parts of the different planes and how each was worked. They also showed how the plane was operated. They had a model airplane lecture that was very interesting to the small horde of young aviation enthusiasts that crowded the speakeris table. This was not the only exhibit that fascinated the many eager spectators. The intricate mechanism in the the linotyping machines in the Print Shop was held in awe by many people. The color exhibit which was explained by some of the printeris devils was very interesting, and the usual blotters were sold by the Type Hi Club. The Tech Pep had a good looking desk, and the presses were running full blast. The thundering Liberty motor induced many people to come into the Gas Engine Shop and see the different machines and the tractor. The Machine Shop was also populated with people watch- ing the rows of machines being run. The first aid class was well represented by a very interesting exhibit in the Library. The Science Department had several unique exhibits in the shape of the poor man's cow, some electrical devices in room S, and the usual radio stunt that enabled people to send messages to all parts of the world without cost. In the same room there was an exhibit of controlling an electric train by the use of sound waves. The English Department had a very interesting exhibit consisting of living pictures from literature portrayed by some of the boys. There were also the usual neatly bound books of themes, essays, etc. written by the different English students. In some of the rooms pictures of authors and poets were displayed on the blackboards. The lVIath Department had some surveyors' instruments and geometric figures placed about the rooms. Altogether the Tech Show was a great success and many of the grammar school children who attended voiced their intention of coming to Benson as soon as they graduated from their present grammar school. JUNE i929 e PODYTECH TECH SHONV AS SEEN BY A FRESHMAN It was a cool evening in the first week of May and I was going to view the eleventh annual Tech Show which is given by the students of Benson Polytechnic School. I being in the graduating class of a local grammar school, was given a free ticket, and had heard two boys talk about the school. Of course, this talk had me all steamed up and ready to go. p Upon entering the building a tall fellow handed me a program of the events of the evening. Along the first line, I read the words Free Show in Gymnasium. Now anything that is free attracts my eye, so after receiving information as to the location of the thing, I let a whoop and ran up the hall. I bumped into a large brawny fellow with a bright '4B', on his sweater that almost blinded me. He left after giving me a distinguished look, and I asked a younger fellow who was standing near what the BN stood for. He grinned from ear to ear and I told him that if that was his initial he surely advertised it. He then told me that this certain fellow was a letter- man and I went away feeling satisfied that he delivered mail around the school. After gaining admittance to the gymnasium, I sat down and enjoyed the picture, but something struck my eye. There was another boy sitting in a dark corner of the building, and they were sitting too close together to suit me so I rolled up a gum wrapper and took a rubber band from my pocket and let fly in their direction. lNIuch to their surprise and mine too, I hit the boy just behind the ear. He was very much enraged and got up and left. After that I could find nothing of interest so I too left. I ventured down the cafeteria and while going through a science room I saw a sign. It said, Poor lVIan's Cowf' This made me curious and I went over to see what it was. It didnit look like a cow to me for all it was made of was a jumble of glass tubes. I asked the fellow in charge that if the apparatus was owned by a rich man if it would still be a poor man's cow. Between bursts of laughter, he told me that I must be right. In another room there were two iron disks and two wires were connected to it and there was a crowd around it. They then connected the wires to a dry cell and challenged anyone to pull them apart. I thought that a measly dry cell couldn't hold them together for I was by no means weak. After stepping up and giving a tug on one disk and it still held tight. Another pull, a groan, and a grunt did not budge them. I then walked from the scene red of face and my back ached. I felt sure that that was the place I was go- ing to receive my high school education. After telling my experiences to my parents, they gave me permission to go to Benson Polytech- nic School, which is the best school of its kind in the Northwest. JUNEI929 PODYTECH THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS Benson feels proud of the fact that a unique program, in which all the high schools in the city of Portland, in cooperation with Reed College, participated, was held in the Benson gymnasium on April 12 and 13. The league of nations was held at Benson for several reasons. Benson has a large gymnasium suitable for arranging the tables according to the arrangement in the regular league of nations assemblies, Benson had a radio station by which to broadcast the program, and Benson was centrally located. How- ever, this was not all the school did towards putting on the program. Benson had fifteen of its students representing five different nations. The first night the program consisted of the following: opening speech of president of the council, report of committee of credentials, election of president of ninth assembly, presidential address, discus- sion and acceptance of agenda distribution, report on work of council and secretarist, resignation from permanent court of Judge lVIoore, and selection of successor, acceptance by Spain of compul- sory jurisdiction of the permanent court of international justice, inquiry into opium traffic in the Far East, Lithuanian proposal for amendment of covenant in accordance with renunciation pact. The second nightas program consisted of the following: telegram of acceptance from Charles Hughes, election of non-permanent members of council, work of preparatory commission for disarma- ment conference, request of China for re-eligibility to council, JUNEI929 POLY TECH pacific settlements of international disputes, proposal of delegations, and closing speech of president. The program was based upon the proceedings of the ninth assembly at Geneva, September, 1929. The following boys from Benson spoke on Various subjects: Clare Donison, Lloyd Kennedy, Alonzo Grab, Frederick Valentine, and Paul Winkelman. Those who took part in the league from Benson were the following: Columbia, John Biancone, Raymond Berney, Ralph Bradley, India, Clare Donison, Theron Finstead, Wayne Brooks, Chile, Lloyd Kennedy, Donald Gilles, Allen Wil- liams, Poland, Paul Winkelman, Robert Walker, Walter Inglis. JUNE l929 POLY TECH RADIO STATION Benson's Radio Station, KFIF, might efficiently be termed the radio voice of the Portland schools. The station has been a wonder- ful asset in developing radio talent among students of the grade and high school, as well as getting publicity and radio advertising. Perhaps the most important thing accomplished this year was the Music Memory Contest, which was sponsored by the Portland Symphony Ochestra in conjunction with Sherman Clay and Com- pany, who awarded prizes to the winners among the grade school students. The grade schools of the city had the additional pleasure of listening to a series of noon day concerts by the Symphony Orchestra, through radio sets installed in their schools, by distri- butors of the city. In addition to this a semi-weekly series of even- ing programs of symphonic records, was broadcast over a period of twelve weeks from our station. This term two weekly good-will series of both grade and high school programs have been given. In addition many special pro- grams have been sponsored such as the broadcast of athletic con- tests and the League of Nations' program. The school authorities find the station very valuable in present- ing the cause of the schools to the public at all times and especially so in the case of an emergency. Already the radio is playing a large part in the cause of educa- tiong in fact many colleges a1'e giving regular courses in this man- ner. A recently constructed High School has provided for a loud speaker in every classroom and the auditorium. Who knows but that in a few years a voice may speak out regularly from Benson into every school in the city of Portland. The station is owned and operated by the student body of Ben- son. It has a frequency of 1420 kilocycles or 211.1 meters wave length. Mr. Alfred Skei served as program director and announcer dur- ing the past year, and Mr. VVm. Allingham has had charge of the maintenance and operation. Ed. Harder has served most faithfully as student operator. JUNE I929 o4tl1l6tiC5 Ea ..,, E1 4:1 il Q fi gg 5.1 S1 5 5 3 ,f w I , 4 Y 1 Y 1 1 5 +5 1 f1 . y , .v I if Q 5 5? 5 Si Er 'Z 5 3 E fi Q +2 Q, POLY TECH asketball Considering the fact that the Benson hoopsters were under new coaching this year, they inade an excellent showing by finishing in third place just behind Lincoln. The new mentor, Mr. George W. Brown, came from Centralia, VVashington, where he coached the Centralia Junior College quintet. When he came here last fall, he took over the duties as a math and science instructor and assisted Mr. Bell in coaching football. When the basketball season came around, Mr. Brown took charge of basket- ball in the place of Mr. R. M. Hamill, who was coaching the winged M five. He immediately formed a fast quintet. In pre-season games the Mechanics won two games and lost four. Of their twelve league games they won seven and lost five. The summary of the games and league standings shows the entire season in a few lines: In the first league game, Commerce upset the dope bucket by defeating Benson 20-9, on the Washington floor. The Mechanics started the scoring and attained a lead of 7-0, and held it until the second quarter. In this period, Dwight Manns, Benson's all-star guard, injured his wrist and was taken out of the game. In the second half, the Mechanics garnered but two points, whereas the Stenogs forged ahead and finished the game on the long end of a 20- 9 score. Scroggins of Commerce was the scoring star with 7 points. OlConnell, six, and Applegate, five. Conkling of Benson also collected five. JUNE i929 POLY TECH In the second game the Mechanics partly redeemed themselves by downing Franklin, 24 - 20. Both teams started at a fast rate, and kept even throughout the first two periods. The Quakers led at half time 10 - 7. In the second half the Techmen came back, and after twenty minutes of torrid playing the regular playing time ended with a 19- 19 tie. In the first overtime period, Conkling converted a foul, and it looked as if the game were cinchedg but Keenan, Quaker forward, also converted a foul and knotted the score at 20 all. In the second overtime period, Conkling flipped in a field goal, and Schilling soon followed with the two points that gave the Mechanics a safe lead. The final score was 24-20. Keenan was high man with 12 points, and Earl Conkling starred for the winners with eleven. The Benson quintet continued to win by overwhelming Grant 34 to 24. Manns started the scoring soon after the whistle, with a beautiful shot from close range. After a few minutes of play, the Mechanics attained a good lead and held it throughout the remainder of the tilt.. At half time the score was 15 to 10 in favor of the Orange five. In the second half the Techmen continued to score and went farther ahead on baskets made by Miller and Biancone. Anderson starred for the Orangemen with eight points, whereas, McChesney featured for the losers with ten. In a return game with Commerce, Benson turned the Stenogs back with a 15 to 13 defeat. It was a terrific contest featured by close checking by both fives. At the end of two periods the Mechanics trailed 5 to 4. On coming back both teams showed considerable fight and a hectic frayvensued. Just before the gun the Techmen were trailing 13 to 12. With almost no time left to play, the referee awarded Elwin Anderson, fiery Tech forward, a free throw. He converted, and not only thatg in the overtime period which followed, Anderson caged one from the center of the floor and gave Benson the winning points. By defeating Franklin for the second time, the Benson five made it four successive victories. The Quakers were defeated 22 - 18. The game was a nip and tuck affair. At the end of the initial half the Mechanics led by four points, 11 -7. They maintained this lead througout the rest of the game and held that lead at the gun. Conkling starred with 8 markers. Anderson accounted for seven more points and Sampson and Petteys of Franklin each gathered five. In their final game of the League A schedule, the Orangemen barely nosed out the Generals 27 - 26. In this see-saw game, Schilling, of last year's junior team, led the parade with 14 points. It was another of those hair-raising frays. With the score knotted at 26 all, Manns caged a foul shot and made the odd score, and a victory for Benson. By virtue of their five victories and one defeat, the Benson hoopsters were entitled to play off for the championship with Washington, Lincoln and Commerce. In their first play off game, the Mechanics encountered the Lincoln five. The Techmen went in to the floor doped as sure winners. They started auspiciously, and at half time, they led 13 to 9. In the second half, through the work of Virg Goodwin, the Cardinals went ahead and held a lead of four points at the final whistle. Goodwin was high point man with eight to his credit. Conkling and Schilling each got six. By defeating Washington 20 to 17 the Techmen gave the experts something to think about. The Colonials were doped to walk away with the game, but they got the surprise of their' young lives. Harold Inman and Arnold Heikenen, 'JUNE l9,29 66 PODYTECH 1 potential all-stars, were held to a measly four points between them. The Great Hike converted three foul throws, and the Impossible Inmani' converted one. The high-lights of the game were the guarding of Inman by Manns, Schilling's and Anderson's five points apiece, and Pearson's six points. After defeating Washington, the Techmen were rather cocky, but were taken off their high horses when defeated by Commerce 22 to 19. Cooper was the star of the game with 11 points, whereas, Schilling performed best for the losers with seven. The Lincoln Cardinals made it two straight from Benson by beating the Techmen 20 to 11 in a very ragged game. The Mechanics trailed throughout the entire game and didn't have an opportunity even to tie the score. Donin, Railsplitter guard, was the shining light with his 11 points. The Colonial basketeers, smarting from their defeat in the first encounter with the Mechanics, turned around and trounced the Tech five 32-19. The fight and teamwork exhibited by the Orangemen in the previous game were missing. They failed to check efficiently and were continually missing easy shots. Inman featured with 10 points. Heikenen gathered 8, while McPike and Manns each got six. The Mechanics ended the season with an 18 - 17 victory over the Stenogs. This game was very similiar to the other three games played between the two quintets. There was plenty of iight and action in the whole game. The Techmen trailed 11 to 10 at half time, but came back and went ahead through the work of Conkling, Schilling and Manns. Conkling and Scroggins starred with eight points apiece. JUNEI929 PGDYTECH 1 Wrestling Coach A. P. Gihsonis hone-crushers again won thc city and state champion- ships, and also the individual state meet. The 118 pound class was capably filled by Captain Houelandg Epley was a good understudyg Noack proved to he in the class of the 125 pounders, and Goldsmith is a comer for future honors in the 135 pound class. Curtis, Biancone, and Hite were good at 147. The Mechanic grapplers defeated an inexperienced team from Sandy high 92 to 14, in a pre-season match. Swart, Benson, won two falls from Funk, Sandyg Sutherman, Benson, won a fall and a decision from Ware, Sandy, Jones, Benson, won a fall and a decision from VVatkins, Sandy, Curtis, Benson, won two falls from Converse, Sandy, Stark, Benson, won two falls from Bacon, Sandyg Patterson, Benson, won two falls from Griffin, Sandy, Vandermost, Sandy, won a fall and a decision from Powel, Benson. This squad won all but one match. That one match was the defeat at the hands of the Monmouth Normal School wrestlers. In the 118 pound class, Houeland of Benson won two decisions from Rowland of Monmouth. Both bouts were close, but Houeland was able to stay on top for the majority of the time. Noack gathered fourteen more points for Benson by taking a fall and a decision from Phelps of Monmouth. Ginther of Monmouth put his team in the score column by virtue of his fall and decision over Stark. Leeb of Benson and Gillis of Monmouth put on a terrific match at 147. Lech was the aggressor throughout, but the more experienced Gillis eked out two decisions and put the teams on an even basis. Sutherman of Benson won the 112 pound match with two decisions over the Monmouth 112 pounder. Benson forfeited the 160 pound match when Newell , JUNEIQQQ GS POLY TEC failed to return for the second bout. Monmouth also defaulted a match when their man failed to make a required weight. Smith of Monmouth won a fall and a decision from Powell of Benson in a very slow match. The feature of the evening was the rough-and-tumble exhibition put on by Berney of Benson and Iiefever of Monmouth in the heavyweight division. The bout ended in a draw. The final scoring gave the Teachers G2 points and Benson 60. In another match the Techmen defeated the newly formed Jefferson team. Phair of Benson made fast work of Carruthers by winning two falls. Smith, in l1is first match of the year, gained fourteen more points for the Orangemen by taking a fall and a decision from Wygant of Jefferson. Jones, Benson, and Francisco, Jefferson, put on an exceedingly fast perform- ance. Each won a fall, and in the third bout, Jones proved his superiority and edged out a close decision. Noack came through with a fall and a decision over Bigby at 125 pounds. Goldsmith, Benson, did likewise to Smith in the 135 pound class. Hite, Benson, won two falls from Golick, Jefferson, at 1117. Ciark accounted for sixteen of the Democrats' points by taking two falls from Newell at 163 pounds. Continuing in their stride, the Mechanics overwhelmed the Oregon City Maulers. At 105 pounds, Phair, Benson, won two fast falls from Roberts of Oregon City. Sutherman took two decisions. from Niles of Oregon City. After fighting two draws with Weiken of Oregon City, Houeland won a cfosc decision and thereby the match. Miller, Oregon City won two falls from Jones, Benson, in the 126 pound division. Fenton of Oregon City won two decisions from Goldsmith at 135 pounds. Curtis, Benson, won a fall and a decision from Kirsch, Oregon City at 1417. Atwood of Benson won two decisions from Laurs, Oregon City, in the 163 pound class. Benson blasted the hopes of another title aspirant by defeating Franklin 841 - 52. Swart of Benson won two falls from Chinn in the 105 pound division. Sutherman did the same with Franklinis 112 pounder, Emmet. The Techmen continued to gather points when Epley won two decisions from George. Noack of Benson nosed out Dippery of Franklin by a decision, after the Hrst two bouts were called even. Goldsmith counted fourteen more points for Benson by taking a fall and a decision from Barrett at 135 pounds. Buttge won two decisions from'Updegrave of Benson at 1447 pounds. The 163 pound 'Qatch was forfeited to Franklin. In the heavyweight division, Garrison, fighting in a heavier class than usual lost a fall and a decision to Hoff of Franklin. By defeating Jefferson 81-29, the Mechanics made it two straight over the Democrats, and advanced another notch towards the interscholastic title. In the 105 pound class, Swart of Benson won two falls from Carruthers. In another 105 pound match Smith of Benson and Vvygant of Jeff fought to a standstill. At 112 Sutherman took a. fall and a decision from Francisco, Jefferson. Stark, wrestling in Houeland's place won a fall and a decision from Molvar. Noack won two decisions from Bigby at 126 pounds. Goldsmith won two falls from Smith of Jefferson at 135. Biancone won two decisions from Golick of Jefferson in the 1417 pound class. Clark of Jefferson won a fall and a decision from Updegrave in the 160 pound division. In a return match with Franklin, the Mechanics won decisively by the score of 102 -418. Swart at 105 won two falls from Chinn of Franklin. Georges of Franklin won on a default from Phair in the 112 pound class. Sutherman, Benson, won two falls from Dunkin. Franklin, at 118. Noack won on a default from the Quaker, Dippery. Goldsmith of the Orange and Blue gained a fall and a decision from Vrooman at 135. Hite, 147, won a decision from Buttge, Franklin. Atwood forfeited to Stem of the Quakers. Garrison won on a default. JUNE 192 y POLY TECH A B ee- Soccer As someone has said, the Benson soccer squads have made it a habit to win the championship. By so doing this year, they have made six championships in as many seasons. In the entire history of Benson soccer, the Mechanics have lost but one game. That was to Jefferson in 1928. In previous years, the soccer schedule consisted of two games with each other team in the league. This year, because of the inclement weather conditions, the schedule was cut in half, because of the late start, each team was played but once. The Benson squad this year could be called new, for there were but five lettermen to build the team around. These lettermen, Biancone, Campbell, Endicott, McKeown, and McPherson, along with the green material, made a very formidable aggregation. The Mechanics were doped to lose this year, but came through with four victories and no defeats. In the first game of the season, Benson defeated Franklin 41-0, on the Mechanics home Held. It was the Hrst test for the Techmen, and they didn't look very good on the offensive, but the backs played a good game and allowed the ball to pass them only once. McPherson opened the scoring in the first half, and Smith soon followed with another. Later in the same half, Johnny Biancone started to function, and made one without giving the goalie a chance. In the second half the Benson eleven displayed better teamwork than pre- viously, although they scored but one goal, and that by Biancone. JUNE I929 PODYTFCH In their second game, the Techmen met their toughest opponent, Jefferson. The Democrats have always given the Mechanics the stiffest competition of any of the the teams in the league. It was rumored that Jeff had something up its sleeve, but the Mechanics went on the field with a determined spirit, and went off with a 3 - 0 victory. The first score came after several minutes of fast playing, when Biancone put the ball through on a foul kick. A few moments later, Schroder put another through from the six-yard line. The rest of the half was a nip and tuck affair, wtih the ball going from one end to the other and back again. For several minutes at the beginning of the second half, the Democrats threatened the Tech goal, but they could not tally. Corner kicks from Grayson and Dockery kept the Mechanics goalie busy. The third and final score came in the middle of the second half, when Schroder and Biancone rushed the ball past the Jeff goalie and into the net. For the rest of the game the playing was done in Jefferson territory. In their third game, the Mechanics journeyed to Grant and downed the Gener- als by the overwhelming score of 7 - 0. This was the slowest and most uninterest- ing game of the season. As usual, Biancone was high point man. His total of four, along with one each by MacPherson, Schroder, and Hamilton gave the Techmen an undisputed victory. In the final league game, the Mechanics trounced Roosevelt 10 to 0, on Multnomah field. Six goals were scored in the first half, one each by Biancone, Hamilton, MacPherson, Mebus, Schroder and Smith. In the second half, Johnny Bianconc broke loose and scored three more, while Schroder added another and brought the total to ten. It is truly remarkable that Mr. Gilbert Drynan, soccer coach has always put a championship team on the field for Benson. In six years, Mr. Drynan's proteges have lost but one game. Several times the Mechanics have been doped to lose, but because of the efforts of the coach, the players have kept in condition and fighting spirit. On the 23rd of March the Tech soccer team played the Stadium High eleven of Tacoma at Tacoma. After a game of fast, hard playing, the two teams were on an even standing. The final score was 2 -2. The Mechanics started the scoring after fifteen minutes of see-saw playing, on a beautiful shot by Johnny Biancone. The playing was fairly even for the remainder of the half, and the score at half time was 1-O, in favor of Benson. In the second half the Mechanics started at a fast rate, and in a few minutes Biancone scored another. For awhile, things became hot for the Benson goalie, and he made some beautiful saves. After the attack was subdued, the Techmen relaxed just long enough for Tacoma to rush the ball within scoring distance. 'A scramble before the goal resulted in a corner kick for Stadium. It was a beautiful kick and gave the goalie no chance. The other goal came immediately after Benson kicked off. The ball bounced off the edge of the crossbar, and Gordon, Stadium center forward, headed it in as it came down. That made the score two all, and thus it remained for the rest of the game. JUNEl929 PODKTECH olf The Benson Golf team did not make as good a showing this year as they have done in the past, but they did very well considering the greenness of the material. Milton was the only letterman on the 1929 team. His teammates were Ed Beck, Victor Leitch, Walter Petz, and Frank Johnson. This team won only one match, and that was from Franklin, 9 to 3. In the first match against Jefferson, the Tech divot diggers lost by a score of 11145 to LQ. Ed Beck was the only Mechanic that got anything but a zero. He took one-half a point from Leif Jacobson, the Jeff second man. The second match was won by Commerce 9 to 3. Again Beck came to thc foreground and kept his team from being whitewashed. He acquired the only Benson points. The Benson Golfers turned in their first victory by defeating Franklin 9 to Lietch made three points, Beck, Campbell, and Johnson each made two. VVashington defeated the Mechanics 1015 to Campbell made one point for the Techmen, and Beck made one-half. Pearson beat Beck 216 to Tne Mechanics lost to Grant by a score of Nw to IM. This was the only match in which Beck was shutout. Campbell, playing first man, won one and one-half points. In the final match of the season, the Lincoln golfers defeated the Techmen 10 to 2. Agaii. Ed Bcck was the only Bensonite to get his name in the scorl column. JUNEl929 PODYTECH T0 '1'HIi:G.XfVIli OR BUST THE TOONERVILLE IJMITICD TO THE GAM14 JUNEl929 PODYTECH Baseball In each of the three years under the coaching of Mr. Joseph Hovde, the Benson baseball nines have won five of their seven games. The 1929 season was the third under Mr. Hovde. This year, with a team built around four veterans, the Mechanics won from Roosevelt, Franklin, Grant, Lincoln, and Washington. They lost to Commerce and Jefferson. The team consisted of the four veterans, CliH Miller, catcher, Ed Winn, pitcher, Tony Peccia, short stop, and Ed Polli, second. The new material was made up of Biancone, Beck, and Mebus, infieldersg Endicott and Brown, pitchers, Fields, Johnson, Morse, Bisaccio, and Renner, outfieldersg and Palmer, catcher. In the first game of the schedule, the Mechanics defeated Roosevelt 10 to 5. The Techmen got an early start and in the first few innings held a lead of 5 to 1. This score soon raised to 6 to 2, but in the seventh inning, the Roughriders garnered three runs from the offerings of Ed Winn. Things looked rather gloomy for a while, the Teddies had three men on the paths with two outs, and a Slugger at bat. The batter connected, but Endicott made a nice catch in left field and retired the side. In the ninth the Mechanics started a merry- go-round and scored four times to cinch the game. R H E Benson ......................,.....................,................................. .... 1 0 11 4 Roosevelt ...............,........................,......................................... 5 8 4 Batteries: VVinn and Millerg Moyer and Tucker. s In their second game, the Benson nine went out to Richmond school and trimmed the Franklin team 5 to 1. The game was featured by the pitching of Endicott and the hitting of Polli. The Tech second sacker had a perfect day with JUNEl929 POLY TECH four hits out of four times at bat. Both teams played an excellent game in the field considering the condition of the grounds. Both teams scored in the first in- ning, but after that the Mechanics played airtight ball. While Endicott was hold- ing the Quakers to their few hits, the Benson artillery was collecting four more runs off Grant, the Franklin southpaw. Endicott whiffed 10 Quakers, while Grant struck out 6 Techmen. Score by innings: R H E Benson .... ..,...,........................... ,..,,,...,,,,.,.. . .,..,,,,,,...., ,,,,, 5 1 2 2 Franklin ..........,.......,,,,.,,.,,,.....,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 4 3 Batteries: Endicott and Miler: Grant and Bishop. The Mechanics were handed their first defeat by Commerce in the third game of the season, 41 to 3. This was the closest game of the season to date. Both nines scored in an early inning and the score was 1 to 1 for a good deal of the time. The mechanics went ahead in the seventh, when with bases loaded, Polli singled and drove in two runs, but the Stenogs came back and tied the score at three all. Commerce, at bat in the ninth with the score tied up. put in a pinch hitter who got on base through an error, and stole second, he made home on a single to left field that slipped through the fielder's legs. The pitching of Red,' Miller and the hitting of Plouff were two features of the game. Score by innings: R H E Benson ................., ...,....,.,..,. ....,.,,.........,.,.,...........,,.. ..,., 3 6 5 Commerce . ..........................................,...,.............................,....,. 4 G 3 Batteries: Winn, Endicott, and C. Miller, Miller and Berardinelli. Benson was again defeated in the next game. 5 to 4- by Jefferson. The game could be called a duplicate of the Commerce tilt. In the second inning, Hickok of Jefferson clouted a home run with two men on. This started the fireworks and shortly after, the Mechanics scored two runs. In the sixth inning the Democrats scored again, and made the score 41 to 2. The Mechanics gained a little by scoring in the seventh. The eighth went scoreless, and JeH tallied in the ninth. In a desperate rally in the last half of the ninth, the Techmen scored once, and men died on second and third. Bruno Kolkowski fanned 17 Tech batsmen. Endicott whiffed two and Winn struck out fourteen. Score by inings: R H E Benson ................ ......... ............ ......... ...... ........ 41 7 5 Jefferson ................................................,.....................,............. 5 5 3 Batteries: Endicott, Winn, and Miller, Kolkowski and Newguard. After their relapse, the Techmen resumed their winning stride by defeating Grant 5 to 1, in the Mechanics' first home game. Brown and Heath staged a pitching duel up to the seventh ining, when Beck scored on a double by Mebusl In the first half of the eighth, the Generals scored one, but Benson came back and scored four in their half. Brown was credited with 12 strike-outs. Heath acquired 8. Score by innings: R H E Benson ...................................................................... ..... 5 10 3 Grant .................................................................................. ..... 1 5 5 Batteries: Brown and Palmer, Heath and Davis. By defeating Lincoln 8 to 5, in the most ragged game of the season, the JUNE I929 PODYTECH Mechanics made it four wins and two losses. The Mechanics took a lead in an early inning and held it till the first half of the ninth. At the beginning of the final inning the score was 8 to 5 in favor of the Mechanics. With two men on, Ike Donin, Cardinal pitcher, clouted a homer, and tied the score. The teams were chased off the field and the score reverted hack to the eighth. The Lincoln coach protested but all in vain. The umpire's DECISION WAS final. Score by innings: R H E Benson ..............,...........,.,.,....,....,.,.,...... ....,.,.,...............,i., 8 13 8 Lincoln .... ,.,........,,.,.........,.,.........,...,....... .....,............,..,........,. 5 4 5 Batteries: Endicott, VVinn, and Palmer, Millcrg Donin and Goodwin. In the finale, the Techmen defeated YVashington 3 to 2. The Colonials marlc an auspicious start hy scoring two runs in the first inning on an overthrow by Mebus and two hits. The Mechanics first scored in the middle of the game on clean hits and the second score came in the seventh, when 'Miller drove in Beck with a single over second. The third run was made in the last half' of the ninth when Polli tripled and Beck drove him in. Score by innings: R H E Benson .....,....................................,............ ..................... .... 3 l 3 3 Wshington ...........,..........,,...........................................,.............. 2 3 3 Batteries: Winn and Millerg Mariels and Heniges. FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Team ' W I, Pct Jefferson .... ....... 6 1 .856 Benson ........ ....... 5 2 .7141 Commerce ...., ....,.. 5 2 .71-L Franklin ...... .,.,,.. 5 2 .71-L Washington ,..,,,, 4- 3 .571 Grant . ........ .... l G .143 Lincoln . .... .. ....,, 1 6 .1-113 Roosevelt .... .... 1 G .1413 JUNEl929 PODYTECH Tennis Tennis is rapidly becoming popular at Benson. This year the Mechanics made a better showing than ever before. The new courts are nearly filled every day. Turnouts are becoming larger and larger. In the annual round-robin tournament, Clyde Ogden won the singles, and he paired with Richard Dunn to capture the doubles. Other members of the team were Bill Cox, Denver MeCombe, captain, Wayne Lucas, and Roger Hald. Lucas and Hald were substitutes. This group won but one match out of six. They defeated Commerce 3 to 0. In the first match, the Democrats defeated Benson 2 to 1. McCombe won his match in the singles for the only Mechanic victory. The Techmen defeated Commerce 3 to 0. McComlve and Ogden won in the singles, and Cox and Dunn won in the doubles. Franklin defeated Benson 2 to 1. The Techmen won Z1 match in the singles. Washington duplicated the feat of Franklin and took the Mechanics down the line 2 to 1. Grant made a clean sweep and defeated the Techmen 3 to 0. The Lincoln racketeers pushed the Mechanics further down by winning 2 to 1. Cox won a single match playing second man. JUNEI929 POLY TECH rack Benson captured two events at the annual track and field meet at Eugene. Bristol won the pole vault with an eleven foot mark. Conkling took the high jump with a leap of five feet eight inches. Hamilton placed second in the 100 yard dash, a Vancouver lad nosing him out. The shuttle hurdle relay team consisting of Biancone, Bristol, Endicott, and Test, came in third. The two-mile relay and the mile relay also finished third. Vancouver excelled in the meet. Their aggregation of entries displayed ex- ceptional ability. They garnered three cups and many ribbons for second and third prizes. - Benson showed up well, considering the loss of lettermen over last year. In the second track meet held at Benson, Vancouver won by taking 63 of the 134 points. Washington took second with 34 points, Benson third with 20, and Hill Military Academy finished with 17. The winged V boys took 8 firsts, 7 seconds, and 3 thirds. The Colonials captured 3 firsts, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds. The Mechanics won 2 firsts, 2 seconds, and LL thirds and Hill took 3 Hrsts, 1 second, and 1 third. Conkling gathered 11 points for Benson. The meet was staged so near to the first of the season that no records were broken. Hamilton took third in the 100-yard dashg Larson took a third in the 2203 Cole took third in the mileg Conkling took third in the discus and first in the javelin and the high jump. Couch Bell reported a lack of turnouts. Vancouver entered two and three of their men against one of Bensonis. JUNE I929 POLY TECH In the third meet which was held at Corvallis, Benson ended. in the ninth stall with 11.3 points. Franklin took the meet with 28.3 markers. There were 15 records broken, namely the 100-yard dash done in 10 seconds, the 220 dash in 22 2l5 seconds, the 440 in 52 115 seconds, the 880 in 1:56 4I5 seconds, the mile in 4:29, 120 high hudles in 16 seconds, 220 low hurdles 25 4I5 seconds, high jump, 6 feet, broad jump, 22 ft. 1 in., pole vault, 11 ft. 9 5l8 in., 16 pound hammer, 156 ft. 8 in.g javelin, 180 ft. 31I2 in., shotput, 48 ft. 7 in., discus, 129 ft. 3 in., relay, 1:33. In the finals, McKeown took fourth in the shotput, Conkling tied for first in the high jump and Bristol rated second in the pole vault. The lineup for the schools are as follows: Franklin ,,,,,,.,..,,.,.,.,..,,....,............... 28.3 Hillsboro . Grant ................. ......27. Albany ...... Washington ....... ....., 2 3. VVaSCO ..... Commerce ......... ...... 1 9.5 Union ........ Hill Military ......,. 18. Tillamook .. Corvallis .,.,.,,.... ...... 1 5.6 Dallas ........ Pendleton ....., ...... 1 3.3 The Dalles Jefferson ,.,.. ....,. l 1.5 Molalla ...... Benson ,,,-,,.,.. ,...,. 1 1.3 lNIcMinnville La Grande ......10.1 Port Orford Chemawa .........,........ 7. North Bend Prineville .........................,...........,.. 5. Marshfield In the relay meet at the Multnomah Stadium, Benson only took one first. The shotput relay consisting of Gault, McKeown, Colvin, and Miller took Hrst honors. The meet was won by Franklin, who gathered 13 points. Fyock was the big star. Grant took second with 12 pointsg' Washington took third with 10 points, and Benson rated fourth with 9. Benson nosed out Washington in the shotput relay by 1 'YI8 inches, McKeown being the hero. Benson made 18 points at the city track and field meet nosing out Jefferson for the fifth place by two points. Johnny Hamilton, Benson's high bid for a first in the hundred and two-twenty yard dashes, met bad luck in the finals of the hundred and his injured leg gave way near the end. However, he came in third. He was just nosed out of a point in the 220. Cole made a fourth in the mile but the officials went into a huddle and decided that it was to be run over again. The second time Cole was just nosed out for a place. Brice led the field in the half mile but the famous Grant boys and Carlson of Washington out-sprinted him in the end. In the field events Benson gathered 15 markers. McKeown started by tossing the shot over 43 feet but lost the second day by a scant foot and one-half. Conkling and Bristol took first and second in the high jump respectively. Bristol also took a second in the pole vault with another team-mate taking fourth. Taking all in all Benson made a fair showing this year considering the loss of men. JUNE I929 POLY TECH ater Polo Although water polo is a new sport just introduced into high schools there has been much interest taken in it by swimmers. This sport has not yet been accepted officially for high schools, but it probably will be before the next season. Benson had a very excellent team this year, winning second place, and placing two men on the all star team. We look forward to prosperous seasons. The Benson Tech water polo team defeated the Roosevelt squad 7-0 in thc Shattuck school tank. Jefferson high schoolls water polo team showed real teamwork by defeating the Benson Tech squad 16-1. Both teams entered the contest undefeated and both were out to win, but the Jeff squad came out victorious. The Benson water polo team staged a comeback from the defeat by the Jef- ferson sextet when they defeated Lincoln. When the whistle blew, Benson took the deep cnd of the tank with Lincoln in the shallow water. A hard fight through both halves left Benson on the long end of a 20 to 10 score. , JUNE l929 I cy4Cti'Diti65 S sf 1 E . 2 , Q 5 42 If 5 3 E is i H 1 1 1 -1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 F E 2 5, ii V3 'Q Q x s E: 4 '5 o---------- -1--Q POLY TECH . 81 PCDYTECH BAND The Benson Tech band was organized in the old trade school and has made good progress in all the time it has been in operation. The band now has about thirty members. It plays at all the school's regular assemblies, at the various games that the school plays, at banquets, and other special occasions. They are always ready to play when called on. The candy stand was organized by the band to get the money to buy some uniforms. The band ran the stand for the first yearg then the student body took it over and has run it ever since, at a profit. At present the band has Mr. Holden for faculty adviser. Mr. Stoudenmeyer is the instructor. He has had a great deal of experience in teaching. L. Drewery is student manager, assisted by K. Blair. These boys keep track of all the music and are responsible for getting the boys to the different places where they play. The manager is elected by the Executive board at the beginning of every term. The assistant manager is appointed by the faculty adviser every term. The boys are led by an assistant leader, who is elected by the members of the band at the beginning of each term. JUNEI929 . ,,, POLY TECH ORCHESTRA Benson has one of the best opportunities for musical instrument players in its orchestra. Mr. Bailey is the teacher and he certainly has produced wonderful music from the few that turn out, two trumpet players, one clarinet player, and a bass viol player. Mr. Bailey has to play the cello to help the boys out. The membership is twenty-five and most of tl1e members are violin players. Ed Gross is the student leader. The orchestra practices twice a week, once on Monday and once on Friday, the first period in the music portable. It plays classical pieces that are very hard because Mr. Bailey believes to be a good orchestra player one has to study hard orchestrations. The orchestra does not play at the regular assemblies but they play at the class plays, commencements, and at the Tech Shows. They are, however, ready to play at a moment's notice, for they always have a few pieces that they can play right away. If the orchestra had more members that could play wind instruments, it would help the school in a great many ways, for if the orchestra is asked to play at outside club or society meetings, it will bring up the reputation of our school. JUNE I929 POLY TECH CANDY STAND The Candy Stand was introduced in Benson by the Band, in order to raise moncy to buy uniforms. After these were purchased, thc stand was taken over by the Student Body, and has been under its manage- Incnt ever since. The proceeds from the Candy Stand go to thc Student Body treasury and are used as the Executive Board sees fit. At first a hot dog stand across the street and live or six popcorn wagons offered great competition, but when the students realized that it was for their benefit to patronize their own candy stand, they soon stopped visiting thc popcorn venders and the dog stand. The popcorn venders soon sought out more prontable localities and later the hot dog stand burned down. Quite lately, however, two confection- eries have been built near the school which offer some competition, but the students support the Candy Stand quite well. During the past term, the drug stores and confectioneries of Port- land have complained to the School Board that the Candy Stands in the schools offered unfair competition, so the School Board ordered that candy stands should be operated during lunch periods only, and then in connection with the cafeteria. This accounts for the fact that the Candy Stand has been moved from the hall between the shops to the hall by thc cafeteria. Mr. Holden is faculty adviser, and Forrest Tower is manager. J CAFETERIA BOARD The Benson Cafeteria Board was created in the fall of 1926, when the cafeteria was turned over to the Student Body by the School District. All business pertaining to improvement of the cafeteria is transacted by the Board, which meets once a month. New plans are discussed when deemed advisable. At least one other High School is visited each term to get new ideas on food preparation and efliciency of operation. ' The members of the Board are elected by the Executive Board from applications turned in to Mr. Bittner at some time previous to the election. The present officers of the Board are: Mr. Messing, Pres- identg Mr. Kuhns, Vice President, and Palmer Biggness, Secretary. The other members of the Board are Freemont McComb, Louis Thompson, Scott Slusher, and Charles VVoodle. Miss Ruby Royce, a graduate of Oregon State College, is the capable manager in charge of the cafeteria. JUNE I929 PODYTECH THE TECH PEP The Tech Pep, the weekly publication of the school, is published by the Benson Tech student body. The paper was started by Mr. O. W. Athey, head of the Printing Department. The Hrst paper was a three column mimeograph single sheet and in the course of nine years the paper has grown from a single sheet to an eight column, four page, printed paper. This paper is issued every Friday afternoon during the ninth period to all students who have student body tickets. The paper is free to all of the members of the student body, otherwise it costs five cents a copy. The Tech Pep has a very large staff of efficient reporters who are always on the job to see that the record set by previous students is kept up and improved. In the last year the paper grew from a seven column paper to the present eight column edition. Last fall at the state convention the Tech Pep placed first as a high school paper in the state of Oregon. A few years ago the paper joined the Oregon Press Association and is still a member of this large high school paper association of Oregon. X During the last term the paper was under the able guidance of Keith Alber, student Editor-in-Chief, assisted by Jay Beaver and Wallace Barr. The faculty advisers are Mr. O. VV. Athey and Mr. Geo. A. Willis. JUNEI929 POLY TECH Q TROUBADOURS In the year 1927, someone conceived the idea of a singing organi- zation for Benson. At' Hrst there was a small turnout, but more and more came to join in the chorus. At this time the boys were meeting after school. Sometimes there would be only a few boys out, because of a football game or other such activity. So the office decided that is would be better to have rehearsals in school time. The scheme soon proved to be satisfactory and now there is a total of 18 boy singers out every Tuesday and Wednesday for rehearsal. Lately the club has organized into the Benson Tech Troubadours, with Virgil Day, Presidentg Hugh Williams, Secretaryg Melvin Scott, Managcrg and Emory Young, Secretary of Publications. Mr. Hollen- stead is the director of the club and lNIr. Brainerd is the pianist. This year the club went to Forest Grove to sing at the music contest there. When they arrived home they had their share of the spoils. Virgil Day had walked off with the Blue Ribbon for boys' high voice. The Troubadours took third place in boys glee, and the Quartet took first place in their division. Mr. Hollenstead and Mr. Brainerd are pleased with the success of the club. The boys do a few numbers now and then for the Radio Station KFIF. They have put on several good programs, accompanied by the Cardinal Carolers of Lincoln High. JUNE I929 POLY TECH The C21lIl1'fPf At this year's Tech Show, the club was called on for a program. They gave solos by Merwin Dant, Virgil Day, and Emory Young, a number by the quartet, and several by the Troubadours. The Troubadours this year are composed of: lst tenors-Virgil Day, Carrel Williams, and Marion Hagemeisterg Second tenors--Earl Nicoll, Herman Milas, Cecil Davis, Stephan Burkhard, Maurice Edwards, Baritones-Melvin Scott, John Peel, John Kistler, and Emory Young, Basses-Eugene Sayre, Clarence VValker, Francis Perry, Oliver Hirsch, and Carles Lance. The Quartet is composed of: Virgil Day, lst Tenor, Maurice Ed- wards, 2nd Tenor, Emory Yoilngjliaritone, and Melvin Scott, Bass. JUNE i929 PODYTECH EXECUTIVE BOARD The school's Congress is commonly known as the Executive Board. This department is the law-making power of the school and is run by the students that are elected from the student body at the elections. The boys handle the student body's money, appropriate to clubs, issuc letters, etc. They meet every two weeks and handle all the business that comes up in that time. The boys are elected at the end of the every term at the regular student body election. The number of members on the board is determined by the number of students in the school. The boys are elected on a percentage basis, and are elected from the technical and vocational courses. Mr. Cleveland has the power to veto any bill that the boys pass. The boys are advised by Mr. Bittner, the faculty adviser appointed by Mr. Cleveland a few terms ago. In the past year the Executive Board has done some very good reasoning on the things that they have done. They can be given the credit for getting the loud speakers that we now have in the gym. They also saved station KFIF from being sold, and have done a great many other things that will go down in the school history to their credit. The Student body is favored this term by having Howard McKeown for the student body president, Raymond Morse for vice-president, Carrol Williams for secretary, and Cliff Miller for treasurer. These boys all are very capable of handling their positions and arc upholding the former Benson standards. JUNEIQQQ 89 POLY TECH CASHIERS The Benson Cashiers, Club is a club made up of cashiers from the different rooms of the school. These cashiers are boys appointed by the instructor of their first period class to take care of the school banking in that room. It is the duty of each boy to see that every pupil in the class he represents banks every Tuesday. Then he registers the amount in the student's bank book, sends a carbon copy of the amount to the bank, and registers the percentage of his class with Mr. Oldright, the faculty adviser of the club. The cashier also issues withdrawal slips to any boy wishing to withdraw money from the bank. Each week the publication of the different percentages in the Tech Pep causes friendly competition between the different rooms and shops. This competition naturally causes greater interest in banking which, in turn, raises the banking average of the school. There is usually a reminder somewhere in the school in the form of Ben Tech or a poster telling the boys when the next bank day comes so that they wonlt forget their bank books. The school banking system is a national movement sponsored by the National Educational Thrift Association. The Portland representa- tive is the Portland Savings and Trust Bank which pays four per cent interest on all deposits. This system was started to help school children acquire the thrift habit. The officers of the club for this term are: Lawrence Nelson, President, Ed James, Vice Presidentg Harry MacKay, Head Cashier, and Lawrence Drewery, Ass't Head Cashier. JUNE IS-D29 POLY TECH MINUTEMEN The Minutemen's Club is made up of one representative from each first period class. At the beginning of every term, each room elects by popular Vote a minuteman and a second man. The second man acts as an assistant for the minuteman. The duty of the minutemen is to sell tickets for every activity which the school sponsors, or in which it takes part. A minuteman must be a good student, since his work takes up some of his school time, and it is required that his grades be satisfactory. There is a spirit of rivalry between the different rooms and shops in selling tickets, especially Student Body and Tech Show tickets. To promote competition, a sign is given to each room and shop getting 100 per cent in Student Body spirit before a certain date. Each min- uteman tries his hardest to get a sign to hang on the door of his shop or room. The room or shop that sells the most Tech Show tickets per student, gets a big peanut feed. The Executive Board has voted to give monograms to the minute- men, but the requirements and the design are not yet decided upon. Miss Thiele is the faculty adviser, Harvey Oakes is president, and Luke Murphy is secretary. JUNE I929 POLY TECH ' FIRE SQUAD The fire squad is one of the most efficiently organized groups in the school. At the beginning of each term a large number of boys from the various shops and academic rooms are chosen for the organization. At the head of the organization is the Chief, Assistant Chief, and five Battalion Chiefs. Under the direction of the Chiefs are the captains and hosemen. The duties of the members of the squad are many. Once a week the school has a fire drill, and at the sound of the gong, the members are on the jump. Each member has his duties specifically outlined to him so he wastes no time in carrying them out. In a minute all doors and windows are closed, all machinery shut off, men are at their positions at the hose, and others are directing the students out of the building. This weekly practice keeps them up to a remarkable degree of efli- ciency. The average time to empty the building is about one minute, the record being fifty-two seconds, which is a record to be proud of. As yet Benson has had no real fire, this is much to the credit of thc fire squad. The members are always on the alert for anything that may cause fire or hinder fighting one. Oily rags and waste are found in corners, doors that stick are reported so they may be repairedg and fire extinguishers are kept in repair. Raymond Morse is Fire Chiefg Johnny Biancone is Assistant Chiefg Ed Winn, Wyss, M. Campbell, B. Fields, and L. Wriglit are Battal- ion Chicfs. Mr. Willizlins is faculty adviser. JUNE IS-329 POLY TECH Beatrice Turtle Nurse SCHOOL NURSE Although the rules of safety are taught at Benson and all safe-guards against accidents are used, it is nearly impossible to prevent all danger of any accident occuring at some unexpected moment-especially with so many novices just being initiated into the operation of machinery. For this reason Benson is fortunate to have added last fall- to its force a school nurse, Miss Turtle. X Immediately upon commencing her work here, she organized a first aid class in which four boys from each shop are members. These students are instructed in the safety precautions to be used in shops and at the same time are taught what to do in case of accidents. Some of the other good work done was the giving of eye and heart examinations and helping correct any physical defects. Through the work in advising the students on the proper method of living, a great deal may be accomplished towards raising the scholarship of the students for there is a close connection between the physical condition of the person and his work in his studies. jg JUNE 1929 POLY TECH Leila Hazeltine Librarian LIBRARY The library serves all shops and departments and shares with the oflice the distinctive duty of unifying the school. It is filled to capacity every period with boys, many of whom are registered there, and others who have been admitted from study halls and shops to do reference work. It is a large beautiful room and contains an excellent collection of technical books. Besides there are many of general interest and for recreational reading. Loans are made from the Central Library to supplement this collection whenever necessary. More than forty magazines are received regularly and most of these are bound. These together with many trade catalogs and pamphlets form a reference library of special Value to a technical school. V With such a source of information at hand there is small excuse for unprepared lessons at Benson. JUNE I929 PODYTECH C. W. Braddock M. D. Teats Stock Room Stock Room THE STOCK ROOM One of the interesting features of Benson Polytechnic school is the stock room. It is from this department that all the shops-yes, even the academic departments-obtain their materials with which to keep going. It keeps a different shops and all easily realize the great manded to have all the particular order. Besides demanding a supply of everything necessary for the ten the drawing and academic rooms. One can amount of knowledge in technical work de- various types of material at hand for any broad technical knowledge, this department requires men who can keep books accurately. Before any material is given out for use in any part of the school, a permit, signed by the teacher of the department where the material is to be used, has to be issued. All materials taken from the stock room- have to be accounted for. Mr. Teats and Mr Braddock are in charge of our stock room. JUNEI929 The Value of Activities Past and Present From the dawn of time nations and people have been engaged in various forms of activities. The word, activity, covers a wide field, in fact it is the basis of our entire civilization. In the course of time activities have progressed from the crudcst of states to our present ultra-modern existence. Our activities of today, however, do not differ greatly from those indulged in by people two thousand years ago. Fundamentally they are similar, but they reach a higher state of efficiency as our civilization advances. Take for example our earliest people, the cave dwellers. They practiced farming, knew the art of writing, made their own garments, Hshed, learned to use bronze and iron in the making of pottery and weapons, and erected huge monuments in thc memory of national heroes. Egypt, at one time greatest of all nations, was exceedingly well versed in the arts of her time. By her were produced great works of art, and literature consisting of books on medicine, magic, piety, poems, letters, itravels and romance. Their religion was organzied and their government administered, and even tax collectors existed. Our calendar and system of weights and measures were originated at this time. The governments of these ancient nations were administered in a similar way to governments of today. Each city has its chief executives and was represented by delegates at the national capital. Their law-making body consisted of a senate, and political campaigns were carried on with such fervor as to equal those of our present day. The greatest of all sports was what we call in our present day, track. Many men of that time became professional athletes as do many people of today. It was not uncommon for women to enter sportsg in fact women in those days possessed marvelous athletic prowess which equals that of our present day women. ln comparing the past with the present we see that activity is of the most vital importance in the advancement of mankind. People must indulge in activities or our civilization will cease to function. School activities are most essential in the developing of good citizens. It is there that students learn to develop those qualities which make them leaders of men in after life. On the athletic Held or in student activities, the spirit of good sportsmanship and eo-operation holds sway. In other words a student learns to do his part, and this is perhaps the greatest value derived from school activities. JUNE H929 labs POLY TECH AERONAUTICS The Benson club of Aeronautics is the newest and perhaps thx most active club in the school. The boys in this club should be active because they are dealing with the most modern and interesting science that can be found. The members must be boys taking the aviation course or very active in aviation. They must also be boys with passing, grades in all cf the subjects that they carry makes of planes and they also have model aeroplane contests among themselves. There is always something going on to keep the boys interested in the club. The new aviation instructor, Mr. Buekman, is the facultv adviser of the club. This term's officers are: Harry Scott, Presidentg C. Bower, Vice Prcsidentg A. Grab, Secretaryg L. Fox, Treasurer JUNE I929 T The members of the club take many trips and inspect the new 97 ln lun r4l U POLY TECH ARCHITECTURAL The Benson Architectural club was formed to help the boys majoring in architectural drawing to get the most possible good out of the course they have chosen. Any architectural drawing major with a grade of at least a G is eligible to join the club provided his other grades are satisfactory. If thc grades of any member fall below passing, he is automatically dropped from the club until he has made them up. These qualifications cut out any inactive members, giving the school a very lively club.. The club meets once a week in Room 36 to discuss subjects of interest to all. Much interest is taken in the many contests sponsored by tl1e club. Every member is required to submit at least one drawing in each contest. A prize which is put up by the club is awarded the winner. In this way many excellent drawings are submitted. The drawings are judged by well known Portland architects. This year the subject of the contest is a complete set of house plans. The club holds several parties during the term at the homes of different members. Notable among these parties are the initiation parties. X The officers of the club for the year are: Francis Kewell, Presidentg Ed Richardson, Vice Presidentg John Kraley, Secretaryg Fred Neikes, Treasurerg Harvey Oakes, Sergeant-at-arms. The club is very fortunate in having Mr. Smith, architectural drawing instructor, as faculty adviser. JUNE I929 POLY TECH AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS This club was organized in 1924 by the students of the Gas Engine Shop, in order to create a better understanding of gas engines among the students of the shop. The club is one of the many clubs of the school to instruct the students on the line of work that they are doing in the shop. This gives the club members a good chance to make more of their course than they could do otherwise. At different times during the year the boys have speakers come and give them lectures on the various automobiles and various parts of a gas engine. These lectures are greatly appreciated by the club members as a whole. The boys not only listen to lectures but also take trips to the various factories where the engines are put together. This gives the boys a greater knowledge of the engines as well as of the way that the factories are run. After seeing the plants in operation the boys get a fair idea of the experiences that are before them in the automotive industry. Membership to this club is limited to the students who are going to major in Gas Engine. The boys must be students with good grades. Mr. Pearl is the faculty adviser of this club, and is also the head of the Gas Engine Shop. The student officers are: Al Golob, Presidentg M. Friedman, Secretaryg H. E. Voget, Treasurerg J. E. Southwell, Sergeant-at-arms. JUNE I929 PODKTECH BENSON KNIGHTS The Benson Knights is a group of boys elected from the various clubs and organizations about the school. The members are furnished with sweaters by the Student Body. These sweaters are to be worn by the members when they are on duty. such as ushering in assemblies, patroling the halls, and promoting high school spirit. The officers for this term arc: Johnny Biancone, President, elected from the Fire Squadg Marvin Dahlberg, Vice President, elected from the Kumpus Klub, Ed James, Secretary, elected from the Cashiers, Forrest Tower, Treasurer, elected from the Oyer-un-gon Club. JUNEI929 Pow TECH CAMERA The Tecl1 Camera club was originated for the purpose of helping its members to secure more knowledge of the art of photography. The club is limited to twenty-five members, all of whom must have passing grades in all subjects. They are required to take a certain number of good pictures each term, or be dropped from the club. The club has a dark room in which the members may develop or en- large pictures. Mr. Allingham is the faculty adviser. Competitions are held for the best pictures taken and a prize is awarded for the best submitted. The club takes many hikes and trips, enabling the members to get many fine pictures, besides other enjoyment from such expeditions. The otiicers for the term are: E. Thompson, President, P. VVillian1s, Vice President, Richardson, Secretary, Nelson, Treasurer, Schneider, Sergeant-at-arms and F. Kcwell, Dark Room Inspector. JUNE I929 POLY TECH ELECTRIC CLUB The Benson Tech Electric club was organized in September, 1925. As its name implies it is an organization of upper class students particularily interested in practical and theoretical electrical work. This term the club has been very active. Members have visited the various power plants about the city, the Estacada, and other large hydro-electric plants, and various interesting manufacturing concerns. These trips enable the club members to see the equipment in actual use. Every other meeting in the term is a program meeting. Some meetings are in charge of two or three members who give interesting discussions on up-to-the-minute subjects. Some are presided over by Mr. Brereton who gives talks on all kinds of electrical theory and practice, and some are given over to outside speakers who are able to keep the members in touch with the electrical game. The club is limited to thirty members and only second term Juniors and above of one of the electrical courses may join. It is also necessary for the student to have passing marks in all his studies and a G average in theory. During the Tech Show this year the club took charge of the theory laboratories and gave a fine exhibition of what the student learns along the lines of electrical engineering. The officers for the term are: Monrad Grannes, President, Raymond Schneder, Vice President, Fred Miller, Secretary, Robert Stewart, Treasurer, Whitney Vrecland, Sergeant-at-arms. JUNE I929 POLY TECH KUMPUS CLUB The Kumpus Klub .was organized in the fall of 1922. Mr. Harrison is the faculty adviser. At present there are seventeen active members in the Kumpus Klub. The purpose of this club is to visit various factories, power plants, where there is anything pertaining to machinery that will help the students increase their practical knowledge of the mechanical draft- ing required. Each term the club tries to visit at least one place. Generally the Kumpus Klub has a few parties each term, either at Mr. Harrison's house or at one of the men1ber's houses, but this term due to restrictions placed on all the clubs the K. Ks. have not had any parties. The qualifications for membership are: majoring in mechanical drawing, and having passing grades in all subjects. Officers for this term are: Marvin Dahlberg, Presidentg Dick Dunn, Vice President, Lawrence Nelson, Secretaryg Fennis Goggins, Treas- urerg John Rosenberg, Sergeant-at-arms. JUNE I929 POLY TECH HI-Y The Purpose To create, maintain and extend throughout thc school and com- munity high standards of Christian character. The Slogan: Clean Living Clean Speech Clean Sport Clean Scholarship The Dynamic Force: Contagious Christian Character The Objective: I Health Betterrnent Mind Acquireinent Soul Enrichment Service Achievement The officers for the term are: Howard McKeown, Presidentg Hugh Willi:i111s, Vice-presidentg Palmer Biggness, Secrctaryg Harry Mac- Kay, Treasurer. Mr. E. S. Douglas is faculty adviser. JUNE l929 POLY TECH ORDER OF Bw Any student who has earned a letter in any branch of sports at Benson is eligible to join the Orange B Club, one of the most popular clubs in the school. The purpose of this club is to promote sportsmanship and fellowship among the lettermen of the school. The Orange B has many important functions. It enforces the rule that no student shall wear a letter without earning it. It also has a great responsibility in seeing that the conduct of its members is a credit to the school. When anyone is seen wearing an Orange BU he is immediately associated with Benson Tech and the impression he leaves generally determines the reputation that is given the school. To the lettermen also falls the responsibility of keeping up the high standard of athletics that is characteristic of Benson. Each year the club sponsors a basketball tournament, a baseball tournament, and a track meet. These contests promote competition and also give the necessary pre-season practice. The officers for the fall term are: Johnny Biancone. Presidentg Jerome Gault, Vice Prcsidentg Hugh Williams, Secretaryg Bud Test, Treasurerg and Raymond Bcrney, Sergeant-at-arms. lVIr. Drynan is faculty adviser. JUNE IS-929 PODYTECH OYER-UN-GON ' In 1922 it was found possible to organize a club in which the nature loving boys of Benson could join to hike and to study the state of Oregon and its history. The Oyer-un-gon Club was organized on March 14, 1922, and has continued since that date to be a popular club of superb activities. These activities are all supervised by Mr. Nielson who is the present faculty adviser. He always goes on official hikes with the members, and sees that the members obey the laws of the forest, field, and stream. The chief purpose of the club is to study the relief map and history of Oregon. The problems of re-forestation and stocking streams are topics of interest in the organization. To enable a closer walk with nature the club goes on many trips each term. They have lectures and educational pictures at their meetings. After each hike a dis- cussion of it is carried on in the following meeting. JUNEI929 106 l POLY TECH PUBLIC SPEAKING In May 19243, a few students with the help of,Mr. Barzee organ- ized the Public Speaking Club, in order to study Parliamentary Law and Public Speaking. At first the membership was twelve, but since has been increased to twenty. Each meeting is devoted to some kind of program, in which the various members take part. Debates, short talks, and speeches are part of the program. The requirements for membership are an interest in public speak- ing, a G average in grades, and being present at all meetings. This term the club has helped members in Constitution talks. The members of the club visited and spoke at grammar schools when Tech Show tickets were distributed. The officers for the first part of the term are: President, Palmer Biggnessg Vice President, Clare Donisong Secretary, Alonzo Grab, Treasurer, Fredrick Valentine. The officers for the second part of the term are: President, Fred- rick Valentineg Vice President, Lloyd Kennedy, Secretary, Alonzo Grab, Treasurer, Hugh Williams. Tl1e club is very fortunate in having Mr. George Karnopp as Faculty Adviser. JUNE IE-D29 PODYTECH SCIENCE The Science Club of Benson is composed of students in the school who are active and interested in scientific work. The members of this club must be boys who have taken at least three terms of scienceg they must be taking science while they are members of the clubg their grades must be of at least a G average in all of their studies. The club does laboratory work that the boys of the school do not do in class. A great many trips are taken during the term and the boys see a lot of modern science that will be sure to help them in later life. One trip they made this term was thru the Vogan's candy factory. The boys learn here a lot about the making of candy. This club meets after school in science room M and conducts all club affairs at these meetings. Mr. Turner, head of the science depart- ment, is the faculty adviser. The student ofhcers of the club are: Bud' Gronquist, Presidentg R. Westerman, Vice Presidentg R. Stewart, Secretaryg P. Winkleman, Trcasurcrg Lee Hoover, Sergeant-at-arins. JUNEIQQQ POLY TECH , ,szwii ' RAD I O The purpose of the Radio Club, one of the oldest clubs in this school, is to advance shortwave or amateur radio. The club meets on the first and third Fridays of every month, and at eacl1 meeting one of the members gives a talk on some phase of radio. Code classes are organized for those members who wish to learn the code and get an operator's license. Eleven members of the club have operator's licensesg of these eleven, eight have stations, and each of the other three will soon have one. The club's transmitter, W7YK, may be operated by any member having an operatoris license. The officers of the club are: Harold Anderson VV7AKM, Presidentg Clarence Starker VV7EY, Vice-presidentg Gale Sells VV7AMQ, Treas- urerg Vvalter V. Williams VV7DT, Sergeant-at-armsg and Carl A. Hering W7.lA, Secretary. JUNE I929 INNR'TECH TooLMAKERs The Toolmakers' Club is one of the oldest clubs in Benson, being founded in the old Portland School of Trades by Mr. Williams, who is the present faculty adviser. Its purpose is to promote better fellow- ship among its members, both in the shop and out, and to give each student a higher and more practical knowledge pertaining to the more refined classes of machine work, such as the production of taps, dies, reamers, etc. The membership of this club is comparatively small because of the strict qualifications required before admittance is granted. To become a member, a student must be a graduate of the vocational machine course, or a technical student who has passed certain special qual- ifications, and has made a passing grade in all of his studies during the past term. . A At the meetings, subjects are discussed which will tend to give the student a greater knowledge of his work. Another feature of this or- ganization is the thorough training given in tempering and all branches connected with testing the strength of metals. The ofhcers for this term are: N. H. Boquist, President, T. R. Hanson, Vice President, H. M. Schrab, Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Fisher, Sergeant-at-arms, JUNEI929 PCSLQ T?Cl'l -' ' TYPE HI The Type Hi Club was originated with the idea of helping the ad- vanced Printing students in their knowledge of the subject. It also acts as a means of advertisement for the athletic events since one of things in which they help is by designing and printing dodgers and broadsides announcing the coming games. This club is one of the most successful in the school. The meetings are held at eight o'cl0ck each Tuesday morning to accommodate those students who work after school. The membership is limited to the number of fifteen pupils of the various departments of the Print Shop. All members of this organization must keep their grades at a passing standard since the failures cannot remain in the club. The club now contains the allowed number of members and there are several applicants on the waiting list. The officers for this term are: Walter Hilbruner, Presidentg Keith Alber, Vice Presidentg Maurice Uhlig, Secretary-Treasurerg Jay Beaver, Sergeant-at-arms. JUNE I929 POLY TECH DA XVN At dawn the universe awakes And with it comes the sun, O'er hill and dale the rays do shine, And new life hath begun. From side to side the tall trees sway To greet us one and all, And through the green and leafy boughs The joyous birds do call. The charming flowers raise their heads, And fragrance fills the air, VVith lilies, violets. and the rose, None other can conipare. The Spirit Newness doth prevail In the bright and dewy iuorng And like a vision, night hath fled, Again a day is horn. JUNE I929 I Cgacultywjhops 31 Al -fx :1 :N H lx 5, 3 3 4 if ! 21 '1 1 1 :Q 1 1 .4 4 1 4 I 1 1 I 4 i 1 1 l E S 2 Q i Sy. v mv ,m -,hy-,-,4,,. ., -. H., , ,, .V 15,1 ,f . .4,W,.,,f,:1- c ya.,Nw.-.,4 , 1, -.4,- . . 4- - V b- V. 1 V Q 14 L. ,b w 'V -' POLY TECH Jas. G. Tontz Vice-Prillcipal JUNE I929 113 Dorothy Gulick Attendance 1'homa's Shotwell Science E. VV. Lawrence Science R. F. Stephens Science PODKTECH M. H. Turner Science Fred Brziincrcl Sciencc Thomas P. Graham Science JUNEI929 A dam Krieger Science A. l'. Gibson Science C. S. Brereton Theory .SW tf ,gt Alfred Skci M athcrnatics L H. H. Parsons Mathematics if G in gf 3 lx ,W is M O. T. Storli Mathcmatics POLY TECH Wm. Kletzer Mathematics Omar N. Bittner Mathematics Christine D. Holt Mathematics JUNE i929 G race Hawkya rd Mathematics ,Robert M. Hamill Matlwmatics Leo. L. Old right Mathematics Margaret M. Haight English Jeanette Kletzing lflnglish Edith Forbes English PODYTECH Miss E. M. Drummond English Martina H. Thiclc English lllmgqnrct Boyer English JUNEl929 j c . ,f x L3 in Eg'-'xt Lucille Foster English Viviun l'nltcraun English M ahel M. Stroud English Minnie lhiglisli 0. M. W'aShburn History POLY TECH Geo. VV. Brown Science and Matheumtics J. W. Sutherland Science and Mathematics C. I.. Barzvc History JUNE l929 117 M Wm. Sclirieber Geo. F. Karnopp History ntliernatics and History F red Strickland Drawing Alfred H. Smith Drawing H. A. Lundquist Drawing PODKTECH VV. D. Allingrlxzun D rnwing li. H. Harrison Drawing IJ. J. Mc-Neil Mvclmlnicul Drawing JUNEI929 Chester A. Klink Drawing David H, Laney Drawing Francis A. Beebc Drawing POLY TECH Introduction It was the spring of nineteen hundred and forty-nine, and Ambassador Bigg- ness sat idly reclining in the living room of his London mansion. Three years before, Mr. Biggness had been appointed American Ambassador to Great Britain and was noted throughout the entire world, not only for his marvelous work in handling diplomatic affairs, but as a world martyr as well. He was one of those truly great orators of the day, and more than once his official prestige was brought forth to handle some mammoth issue which involved the future welfare of the world. The strenuous life, however, was beginning to take its toll. His last campaign had left him in a state of almost total collapse, and it was in this condition that we find him on that spring night. Presently the ambassador's wife entered the room with a look of concern spread upon her countenance. Palmer, this has gone far enough. I insist you take a vacation without further delay. Yes, Mary, I know I must have a rest, but . . . The conversation was suddenly interrupted by the entrance of their fourteen year old son, Bob. Dad, the boy began, do you remember when you once told me of your attending a trade school in Western America? Why-oh, you mean Benson, his father replied with a curious look in his eyes. Yes, I remember quite well. What is it you would like to know, son? Well, I thought if you weren't too busy I'd like to hear you tell something more of this old school. ' Certainly Bob, I'll be glad to tell you all I know of Benson. For the present, however, let's turn on the television and see what's going on in the world. In a few moments, as the dial on the machine turned, scenes were flashing before their eyes, depicting events from all parts of the earth. Looking thus they suddenly found themselves gazing upon hundreds of people surging up and down a mammoth corridor. At the same instant a manis voice thundered out. Ladies and gentlemen, you are gazing on a portion of that vast throng that is attending the opening of the thirty-first annual Tech Show of Benson Polytechnic School. This magnificent school, situated at Portland, Oregon, and covering an area of one-half mile, is the second largest trade school in the United States and ranks among the foremost in the world. Ambassador Biggness sat up with a start. Why dad, his son exclaimed, that's the school you graduated from. The Hon. Palmer Biggness made no reply. He sat only with widening eyes and gaping mouth. Presently he stammered out: How, how long has this been going on? VVhy I had no idea that .... 'I The announcer interrupted his trend of thought. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the first day of this gigantic exhibition, and incidentally I might say it will last for three full weeks. The show is running day and night offering all an opportunity of viewing the most modern and thorough technical exhibition in the world. We are now transferring you to the auditorium where a concert is being presented by the school orchestra of two hundred and fiftv pieces. Palmer sat for a long time in what appeared to bc a trance. His complex and varied life since graduating had entirely severed him from his former doings. JUNE I929 POLY TECH In fact, he had had no time to reflect upon his past. Benson, however, he had never forgotten, for occasion'y on those rare moments of leisure he had dis- cussed the good old school with his son. The present incident had sent l1is mind whirling back twenty long years, and a feeling of regret gripped him as he thought of former friends long since forgotten. Suddenly he sprang from l1is chair in uncontrollable excitement. Folks, he cried, I have it. We are going on a vacation immediately and it will be spent viewing in person the thirty-first Tech Show of Benson Poly- technic School. The ambassador raised his hand to silence the impending outburst from his two listeners. It occurred to me as this startling picture was flashed before my eyes, that in all probabilities most of my former class mates are, like myself, ignorant of the tremendous advance made by the school of their choice. Now here is my plan. By means of the television, wireless, and newspapers I will send to all parts of the world messages, extending a cordial invitation to all members of the June ,29 class of Benson, and their families and friends, to assemble in New York and from there fly with me in my private planes to the Tech Show. In other words we will have one grand reunion, and return to Benson exactly as we left it. I think it would be perfectly wonderful, the ambassador's wife exclaimed, but I really don't see how you will get your much needed rest, if you attempt to go through with this undertakingf' 'iNonsense, Mary, Mr. Biggness responded. This will be the most perfect rest I've ever hadf' The necessary preliminaries being over, Palmer Biggness and his family, on the morning of May 8, stepped aboard their Zeppelin and she pointed her gigantic nose toward the metropolis of the world, New York City. That evening the plane came to a rest on the roof of New York's largest skyscraper, where the home of Clare Donison, the world-famed journalist, was located. For a period of ten years Mr. Donison had swept the country with his series of fiery orations, upholding the constitution when certain individuals wished to tear it asunder. Now he was editor of the New York Metropolitan, the world's largest newspaper. Upon stepping from the plane Palmer was confronted by Mr. Donison in person. K i'Greetings, ambassador, he cried. I received your wire saying you were coming. Well, well, well, how are you Clare F , was Palmeris eager response. It's been a good many days since we two were together last. You remember my wife and son, don't you? Yes, quite wellf' Palmer, exclaimed,Donison with a merry twinkle in his eye. I want you to prepare for a most pleasant surprise. Follow me. They stepped into the living room of the editor's house and if Palmer Biggness anticipated a surprise, it certainly was nothing like this. A roomful of notables rose to greet Ambassador Biggness's party, and a sensation of unbelievable awe came over him as he recognized every person there as one of his former classmates. Instinctively his hands were locked in those of Dant, Jones, Dahlberg, Dunn, Lofgren, Farmer, Kewell, Valentine, and Winkleman. JUNE l929 E. A. Ruhl Electric W. D. Haskell Foundry ' my T4'5j:5if? 'Uf ' , H , war' , ' ' 1.11214 -, 1 tl: f' 2 R G. H, Williams Machine PODYTECH F. G. Benson NVnoclworlcingt 01-ley W. Ixtllfj Printing SHOP HEADS D, E. Holden Blacksmith VV. A. Pearl G. Drynzm Gus Engine Sheet Metal JUNEIQQQ PODKTECH Reujoicing overfiowed as the jubilant crowd made merry till early dawn. In the course of the evening Palmer learned that Paul VVinkleman was managing editor of the New York Review, Richard Dunn and Ed Lofgren were partners in the brokerage firm of Dunn and'Lofgreng Francis Kewell was Secretary of the Interior, Marvin Dahlberg was Secretary of the Treasury, James Farmer had become president of the largest lumber mill in the country, Fredrick Valentine had distinguished himself as a noted author, lecturer, and explorer, William Jones, whose name had been flashing on Broadway for the past Hve years, was recognized as one of the greatest theatrical producers of the age and Merwin Dant, every one knew is the famed television artist and the best baritone in the world The home of Clare Donison was chosen as headquarters for the gathering, and adequate signs were posted to guide the rapidly arriving members. Within that week such notables arrived as: Desmond Bushman, banking financier, Irving Davis, world famous architect, Lloyd Kennedy, United States senator, Forrest Tower, owner of the largest candy plant in America, and scores of others too numerous to mention At the end of seven days an official roll was taken and it was found that every member of the class was present except Alonzo Grab. He had sent a wire stating that he would surely see the class as he was head instructor in the aviation department of Benson. On the morning of Mav 17, two giant dirgibles, containing the class of June 29 and their families, slowlv wound their way over the great city of New York and out to the metropolis of the west, Portland, Oregon. Because of a delay in starting, it was rapidlv growing dark as the two planes neared their goal. When they were vet one hundred miles away, a beam of light, flashing across the heavens first caused them to become aware of Benson. From then on it was a matter of following the rays of this monstrous lamp to their destination. They landed on the huge flying field adjoining the aviation shop amid a rapidlv growing crovsd of curious spectators. Through the efforts of Alonzo Grab, who knew of the class s coming, special guides were provided to conduct them to the mam building And, strange to say, these guides were badly needed, for not a single member knew where he was being taken. They finally reached the main hall, wl11cl1 looked more like a depot than a school. The many depart- ments were so far apart that it was necessary for the students to travel in electrically propelled cars to the various parts of the schooll As the group was assembling, a familiar figure was seen to pass by. Suddenly it stopped and approached the crowd. Well, as I live' If it 1sn t Merwin Dant in person. Mr Cleveland Dant exclaimed. 'Tm certainly glad to be back at Bensonf' When it was explained to the principal that the entire June '29 graduation class was present, he was ox ercome with exultation. He informed the gathering that it was impossible to see more than a portion of the school in one night. It was then suggested that the members divide into groups and be taken directly to their former shops, where it was hinted a marvelous revelation was in store for evervone Mr Cleveland appointed special guides to take charge of the graduates, cars were summoned, and in the course of a very short time the students of old Benson Tech and tl1e1r awe stricken families, were whisked away to view once again thi shops that they knew so well, or maybe didn't know, as we shall soon see JUNEI929 . . a V' .z. gh , . .. . ' . 7 u - , U . . .!, it il ' s . L , l xv 1 A 1 PODYTECH C. J. Allison Electric fl ziiafimz H. S. Buckmzin Aviation u C. A. Clark B!llt'A'.S'll1lff1 ciil?-i Engine :ind Aviation JUNEI929 POLY TECH Gas Engine Shop The car bearing the Gas Engine grads rounded a sharp turn and came to a standstill before a blazing neon sign, illuminating the entrance to the shop. Already they could hear the deafening roar of mighty engines, and as the group passed through the entrance they could scarcely hear each other's voices. Come on, Mabel, donit be frightened, coaxed Wilbert Larson, at the same time grasping the trembling Mabel firmly by the arm. But, Wilbert, those big engines frighten me so.', she gasped. And look at the Hre coming out of the side of that one. Oh, I don't think I'll ever be able to go through this place. Now listenf' the nonchalant Mr. Larson began, there's absolutely nothing to fear. Remember I'm here. Isn't that enoughP,' 'Why, yes, of course. How silly of me. Oh help, Wilbert, save me. His trembling little bride of one week suddenly expelled a scream that caused the spine of Mr. Larson to quiver from one end to the other. Say for gosh sakes, Mabel, if you're going to act like a-. Wilbert, I positively refuse to go a step further. I'l1 wait for you outside. All right, all right, have it your own way, but if I was-.U What's the matter, Larson, having trouble with the better half already? asked Bruce Morrison, the corner of his mouth puckered up in the form of a wide grin. Bruce old man, cried Larson, you're just in time. Now listen, Mabel, Bruce and I are old hands at this game. With the two of us guarding, no possible harm can befall you. Now for the last time, will you come? Of course I'll come, Wilbert, she cooed. Atta girl,', he cried. Say, Bruce, you're lucky your wife didn't come along. Imagine being afraid of a little noisef, Oh my wife is an aviatrixf' responded Morrison. She wouldn't mind. A terrific roar caused everyone to head in the direction of a mammoth car. The engine subsided long enough for a gentleman to announce that they were gazing on one of the most modern and fastest cars made. He explained it was erected by students of the Gas Engine shop. And now, folks, he cried, comes the big event of the evening. An attempt will be made by four of our former students, to set the motor of this mag- nificent car revolving at the rate of five hundred miles an hour. A great cheer rose from the crowd as Earl Conklin and Floyd Metzentine climbed into the front cockpit, and George Patton and Rex Marchant the back. The giant motor started to roar and for ten minutes the ears of everyone were silenced from all sound. When it finally stopped, the announcement was made that the engine had been driven at the rate of five hundred and five miles an hour. Merrill Marion and Glen Rhode sprang to the platform, and at their sug- gestion three rousing cheers were given to the former students who had ex- ceeded the speed limit by five miles an hour. Aviation Shop The aviation school was by far the most popular course offered at Benson. Since its instigation twenty-one years before, it had leaped forward with tre- mendous strides to become the largest department in the school. Aside from the shop itself, there was the huge aviation field, which served also as a park- ing place for the students' planes. JUNE I929 G. A. Cross Machine Elr'1'1'1'ic C. Hadley Foundry - ' E Gmc - h. . hh r I+'n11nd1'y Machine 125 PODYTECH The former graduates l1ad been notified to visit this shop by all means, and they had all made a special eHort to follow the advice. Alonzo Grab, the gas engine wizard, and head instructor of the aviation department, arranged for the grads to form into a group as fast as they arrived, and then planned to conduct them personally through the department. Approximately three hundred different model planes were housed in the gi- gantic shop, of which ten had been designed by Grab. In viewing the shop the grads were rendered spellbound. To be sure, most of them owned planes, but that such as these existed, only the most acute imagination could comprehend. Well, folks, said Grab, with a wide grin spreading the corners of his mouth. You've seen almost everything. Now let,s take a little journey out to the aviation field. I'm sure there's something of interest there. Yes, I know it's night, but the beacons make the field as bright as this shop. He had spoken the truth, for the Held indeed seemed to be bathed in day- light. Every corner was exposed to light and not an object was indistinguish- able. Y0u notice these small passenger planes,', spoke Grab, in his usual drawl. They have been designed especially by me for the students, and they go straight up and down in the air, hence can be parked without any facilities. Machine Shop If the machine shop seemed immense to these graduates twenty years ago, imagine the effect produced when they encountered those 195 mammoth machines towering above them like giant skyscrapers. Incredible V' exclaimed Norman Niekelson. Incredible nothing, Norman,', protested Lewis Molinari. Now take this first machine for example. Hold on, hold on, Lewis, responded Norman. You've followed the trade, I haven't. - Well maybe so, Norm, maybe so, but I'll admit there are many machines here I've never laid eyes on before tonight. In another part of the shop Leland Staben and Walter Steiner stood watching in bewilderment the operation of a mighty planer. I can remember twenty years ago, began Staben, when the machine shop was thrilling people just as it is tonight. This department has always been a source of intense interest, responded Steiner, and by the looks of things, I would say it will continue to do that very thing you mentioned. Why here is a great department, a third of a mile in area, covered with towering machines that defy description. Is it any wonder that people are thrilled by such a sight as this T, Oh, dad, what do they use this machine for? Dad, what's that machine over there doing? What is it that man is climbing? Say pop, have you gone completely to sleep ? Why don't you answer your son, George? asked Mrs. Rutkoski. Oh, I beg your pardon folks, I beg your pardon,'l sair George coming out of his semi-conscious condition. I had been completely carried away, watching the actions of that boring and drilling contraption. Let's walk over there and take a good look at itf' Hello, Turrell. Do you find this interesting too P Exceedingly so, responded Kenneth Turrell. I was just trying to explain to my wife the delicate mechanism of this machine. JUNEl929 PODKTECH Gas If I1 ginc' lwlfllldlilll' JUNEIQQQ VVm. H. Hawtin Printing C. C. Henderson Gas Engine O. F. Holmquist Woodworking PODITECH Well, if you can explain it you're a better man than I, laughed George. Anyway these students have one advantage that we never enjoyed. At least they don't have any blocks to chip and file. Yes, but I'd say learning to run these machines is a lot worse than anything we ever undertookf, In due time the handful of grads, having seen as much of the gigantic shop as time allowed departed, and they could hardly wait for the time when they could tell their friends of the marvelous things they witnessed in the wonder school of the West. Foundry When the June '29 class left Benson, the foundry was one of the most interesting but smallest shops in the school. Now, twenty years later, it was one of the largest departments and doubly as interesting. To many of the grads the foundry had a mutual attraction, for it was there that they spent their first term as freshmen at Benson. It is certain that all were amply repaid for the time spent in visiting this department. .Perhaps here they noticed the biggest change in shops. The old familiar sand pile was missing and to their consternation the floor was spotlessly clean. One thing to be remembered of the foundry was the cupola which had in former years been looked on with awe by many a graduate. Now this same cupola stood in one corner of the shop in remembrance of the quaint old foundry of long ago. The shop now housed thirty monstrous cupolas towering above the ground in stupendous forms. Tubes branched from each furnace to various parts of the shop, making a mighty network of pipes. Moulds were made entirely by machinery and no one weighed less than one-half ton. This to some may have been a disappointment, for indeed the thrill of seeing the flow of molten iron was past. Occasionally, however, as the door of one of these monstrous furnaces was opened, a glimpse of molten metal could be seen, bringing a shudder to the strongest of hearts. After viewing this remarkable scene there wasn't a graduate but what had a feeling of regret, that he might not again become a student of Benson. Blacksmith Shop VVhen Howard Francis and Raymond Berney stepped into the Blacksmith shop expecting to see tl1e familiar old forges they received the surprise of their lives. Cornflakes,,' said Berney, feeling of his arm. I was in hopes of swinging the old hammer tonightf, I was getting the fever myself, added Francis. Besides I promised my wife and kids that I would show them how we used to make the sparks fly. Raymond approached a student who was operating a huge steam hammer. Say, Buddy, don't they do anything here by hand anymore? By hand? asked the student with a startled look. Why I don't know what you mean. Oh, never mind,', said Berney, I don't see any blacksmith shop here at all. I wonder if we're in the right plaeef' l This is going to be a big disappointment to my familyf, replied Francis. A kindly old gentleman suddenly approached the two men and after one questioning look burst into eestasies of joy. Upon my word if it isn't Ray Ber- JUNEI929 128 PODKTECH V l Pllblllzlfllfg' Q Q B. J. Pflllflllg' W00d JUNEI929 Joseph H Printin N. V. Jen Ele ctric Kuh n working POLY TECH ney and Howard Francis. You can't fool me. I'd know you two birds any- where. Coach Gibson, they both cried in unison. This is certainly an extreme pleasure. . We were just remarking, began Berney, Hhow the blacksmith shop has changed. Here we were just dying to see a forge and-. Oh, if that's whatis worrying you,', laughed Mr. Gibson, why just follow me. He led the group to remote part of the shop, and there in a corner stood a forge, anvil, hammer and tongs. Above them a sign was hanging with the words, Relics of The Past. Well I'll be darned, said Francis, shaking his head sadly. It does beat all, doesn't it, added Berney. Howard Francis turned and faced his family. Folks, he began. I promised you before we came here that I was going to show you how we did it in the good old days, and I intend to keep my word. Ray, let's get busy. The two men carefully removed their coats and rolled up their sleeves. Strange to say, upon inspection the forge was found to be in perfect working order, and soon a fire was roaring within it. It wasnit long before a familiar clang began to draw people by the hundreds. One of the instructors upon seeing the crowd rushed hurriedly to the scene. What's the meaningiof this?,' he cried. i'There's nothing wrong, Coach Gibson assured him. These two gentle- men are former students and are merely reviewing past experiences. Sorry to cause you all this disturbance, Boss, said Francis apologetically, but I had a little promise to fulfill, and when I make a promise I always keep it.,' Print Shop VVell, gentlemen. here we are, the guide responded to a number of ques- tions, as the car came to a halt before the entrance of the print shop. Now folks, .began Jerry Gault, if there's anything you want to know about this shop I'll be glad to furnish the information. I spent four years here, and I ought to knowf' f Say what do you suppose they gave us these guides for ? responded Al Mebus. You wait till you get inside and see how much you know. Clare Donison nudged Paul Winkleman and said, Well it looks like we're in for a mighty interesting evening. Once inside they no longer saw the familiar rows of banks and boys setting type by hand. Nor did they see the hand feed presses and students punching the keyboard of the Linotype machines. Suddenly they were confronted by an array of robots, who 'were handing out fifty-page evening editions of the Tech Pep. Well this is certainly beyond the scope of my imaginationf' Mr. Donison exclaimed. Yes, and to think that The Tech Pep has enlarged to a daily paper of fifty pages,', exclaimed Al Mebus. I used to be the sport editor of the Tech Pep. Now I see they have twenty-five. Oh, Paul, what are all those things over there making that clicking noise? You told me you knew all about this shop. Paul Winkleman turned at this utterance from the petite young thing by his side. JUNE I929 POLY TECH Sl1f'f'1' Zlhiul I1GJOlITC0l'1.'il1g' JUNE I929 A. W. Mee Electric C. Messing Machine G. W. Morback Electric POLY TECH You mean all those machines in a row. Why-. Say guide what are those machines used for? Why those are what we call the Teletypesetter machines. A message is many miles away and by electricity is sent to these machines who set up the type automaticallyf, Well did you hear that, Margie? I'm certainly learning something of the printing industry tonight. A stupendous press which had started to operate was attracting everyone in sight of it. p I suppose you would like to hear all about this press ?', the guide asked. It is one of the most unique contraptions in the school. Right now they are running off the class annual. You see the paper is fed automatically through one end and comes out the other end a finished book, printed, bound and ready for use. I must say this certainly defies all logic,', said Clare Donison. f'Why, when I was editor of the.Poly Tech it took two months to run off our books. Yes, well this press averages about ten thousand a day. It depends on the size. And so the former print shop grads, having witnessed the tremendous change which had enveloped the shop of their choice, departed with hesitating footsteps. It was hard to leave this marvelous department with its almost magical ma- chinery. Drawing Department The car bearing the sign, Drawing Department, came to a direct halt oppo- site a two-story building, aside from the rest. i'This building, the guide explained, is the drawing department of Benson. It is really a school in itself, and approximately two thousand students come here each day, to receive instruction in their special line of work. The crowd mounted the stairs and entered the spacious hallway of the build- ing. ' fi Now the first floor, the guide continued, contains thirty rooms, so does the second. A different branch of drawing is taught in each room, so you see we cover quite a large scope of work.'l f'Do you mean to say you have sixty branches of drawings ? asked Marvin Dahlberg, with a look of bewilderment in his eyes. Look at the size of the school, man,,' cut in Irving Davis. It is little won- der they don't have more. Richard Dunn felt someone tugging on his coat and turning met an excited look on the face of his young son, who had evidently been doing some exploring of his own. . 'iGee, dad, you ought to come over here and see what they're doingf, Richard Dunn folowed his son and was in turn followed by the rest of the crowd. VVhat they saw was not exaggerated by the childish imagination of young Dunn-. There were drawings being produced automatically, machines actually doing the work of human hands. After this startling revelation, Fredrick Valentine, who had had his doubts about some of the things he was hearing, was ready to believe anything. And what maythis be, my boy? he asked of a student busily engaged over a drawing that closely resembled the huge Ford plant in Detroit. Oh, this is just an addition that is soon to be added to the schoolf' was the reply. ' JUNE I929 PODYTICH Geo. A. Willis Printing B. Sparks Woodworking M. Nellson Blacksmith C. M. Thomas Edwin Widmer Gas Engine Plumbing JUNEI929 PQDYTECH He produced an enormous blue print and held it for the crowd to inspect. This is a complete diagram of the school as it now looks, he informed them. i'It appears bigger still in blue printf' exclaimed Kenneth Nelson. It most certainly does, agreed Ralph Colley. In fact it looks incredible. I wonder what it'll look like twenty years from now? groaned Francis Kewell. It ought to extend at least from here to Florida. Oh Ed, look at that perfectly gorgeous little cottagef' cried the cute little Miss hanging on the arm of Ed Lofgren. Don't you wish we could have ours just like it. Uh, yes, it's very nice, said Ed feeling of his Adams apple and blushing violently, as he noticed some of the grads smiling. In this manner they went from room to room, and when they left, it was with full realization of the momentous advancement made by Benson Tech. . Electric Shop Oh Bill, so this is where you learned all about electricity. Gee it must have been swell to have gone to school here! I wish I could enroll in this departmentf' Well, Mary, I don't see any reason why you can,t, said Bill Jones, looking about the shop in a self-satisfied manner. I was told that many women are enrolled at Benson, and a good portion of them are learning electricity. Somewhat different from when I was here. That just shows how much superior we women are becomingf' Aw, forget it. Say, Mary, there's Arnold Manson up to something. Let's go over and see what it's all about. Hello, Billf' cried Manson. We're getting a big kick out of this mechanical robot. Itls wired up to act like a human being. You can't tell the difference. Huh, it acts just like some people I know. Well, well, well, here comes the old standbys, Lloyd Kennedy and Melvin Scott. Hello boys. What have you two fellows been up to P Say, have you folks been over to the other end of the shop? If you havenit, why take it from us, 'you ain't seen nothin' yet'.,' lDon't worry, boys, weill get over there in time. You know if one wanted to make a thorough investigation of this shop he would require at least a week.', A blazing mass of lights was one of the chief attractions, and hundreds of people gathered around the miniature skyscraper which these lights adorned. One of the students was explaining to the people that the purpose of this exhibit was to demonstrate the lighting scheme worked out by the students in one of our largest buildings. Plumbing and Sheet Metal Shop Edward Winn and Emmett Thompson stepped from the car in which they were riding and entered the Plumbing and Sheet Metal shops combined. They tell me, began Emmett, that this is one of the most enterprising departments in the school. Why, certainly, answered Ed VVinn. Plumbing is becoming more neces- sary every day. VVell, from the size of the shop, I would say youire right, replied Emmett. By the way,'Sheet Metal isn't doing so bad either. From all appearances you too, seem to be correct, Emmett, laughed Winn. .--m---mu---as-mm-4---4 JUNEIQQQ 134 POLY TECH Ed, there's one of the instructors. Suppose we amble over and have a little chat. He may be able to give us a little information. They approached the gentleman, and soon a lively conversation was struck up between them. You know, began Ed Winn, we graduated from this department just twenty years agof' Why you don't say, said the instructor somewhat surprised. Perhaps you knew my father, Mr. Drynan. He was at one time an instructor in this de- partmentf' We most certainly did, they both cried in unison. Then you're a son of Mr. Drynan? asked Thompson, with an amazed look in his eyes. Yes, I'm Thomas Drynan, the instructor answered. VVell, this is a most unusual coincidence, they again exclaimed. It is an extreme pleasure, gentlemen, to meet former students, Tommy Drynan replied, and I would take great delight in showing you through the shop. They first visited the sheet metal department and learned that only non-rust- able metals were used. Nowadays, explained Mr. Drynan, Hrust is not heard off' On the other hand he impressed them with the importance of the plumb- ing industry. Plumbing is far more in demand than it was twenty years ago, he said. In fact our whole civilization depends on itf' Well, we were mighty fortunate in meeting Tommy Drynan tonightf' said Ed Winn, as they passed out the entrance. We certainly were, replied Emmett. One never knows whom he will run across in this day and age. , Woodworking Shop Well, Desmond, we must be almost there,', said Jim Farmer, as the huge car whirling through passage ways and under tunnels, neared a blazing red sign bearing the words, Woodworking Shop. Yes, it appears that way, replied Desmond Bushman. I wonder what the old shop looks like. I'll bet it has never seen an instructor as tall as Mr. Benson. No, nor as good a fisllerinanf' responded Jim Farmer. The car stopped directly in front of the entrance, and in a moment the crowd found themselves inside the shop where formidable-looking machines seemed to be eating planks of wood, fed to them by the students. Gosh, dad,,' cried young Cruikshank, this is surely a large shop. It certainly is, son, much larger than when I attended Benson, the elder Cruickshank replied. Wesley Cunningham tapped Douglas on the shoulder. Well, Doug, do you notice anything different? No, nothing at all, Douglas laughed mockingly. There's one thing though. So far this evening I haven't noticed any planes, saws, chisels and other im- plements we used to work with.', No, I don't suppose you wouldf' came the rejoinder. VVhy, they went out of Lise with the radio. Say, suppose we join the crowd. That machine seems to be attracting some attention. The machine in question was an exceedingly complicated device. The guide in explaining it said it could be set to cut-a piece into almost any desired shape. JUNE I929 135 POLY TECH Jim, Oh, Jim. Theron Finstead waved frantically through the crowd in an attempt to attract Jim Farmer's attention. Bushman, nudging Farmer said, 'KIsn't that Finstead over there waving at us? By golly, I think youlre right. Let's go over there. VVell, if it isnit Finny himself, exclaimed Farmer. We seem to have gotten separated. I haven't seen you since we left New Yorkf' Well, to tell the truth, after we landed I somehow became separated from our crowd and so was a little delayed in getting here. By the way, have you fel- lows seen these new pattern-making machines. I've just been watching them and they certainly are a revelationf' He led his friends to the pattern making department where some two hun- dred machines were installed. I was informed, he said, that each of these machines will design a special form of pattern at the rate of one every five minutes. That certainly revolu- tionizes the pattern industry. Why there's Albertson and looks who's with himf' exclaimed Farmer. Isn't she that famous Vitaphone star Well I'll be-.H ' Say I never thought that of Albertson. What say boys. Let's waylay him and be introduced. ?U 'Kit--if--D996-76-if--It-JK--D6 Well, boys, Ilrust you have enjoyed yourselves, said C. Cleveland, Jr., after everyone had again assembled. Now I think the next thing on the program will be a trip to our brand new cafeteria. You should all be hungry after your present experiencef' By the way, Mr. Cleveland, someone asked, what has become of the original building known as Benson Tech twenty years ago P Oh that is now used as a library, answered Mr. Cleveland. You see as time went on it was necessary to build a new building for academic work, as the one you knew was hopelessly out of date. The sight that confronted the eyes of the grads as they entered rendered them speechless. They gazed upon row after row of huge containers and all that was necessary to obtain food was to press a certain buttong a partition would open and out would come the dish, hot or cold, to suit one's taste. From here the grads next visited the library and all expressed admiration and joy in being able to see the same old building in which they had received their education twenty years before. Perhaps you folks would like to see our gym too, said Mr. Cleveland, puffing out his chest. ' A In witnessing the gym the grads could easily understand why such athletes were produced at Benson. The spacious building stood four stories in height and was capable of housing eight thousand students at one time. That whistle you just heard was a warning that the big show is just about over for tonight. I think we had better go immediately to the hotel. Your ac- commodations are all arranged for, said Cleveland. Hotel, they cried. Why-.H Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you. You see it was necessary to build a hotel to accommodate the many people who visit our show each year. JUNE I929 I Qldvertisements - - M l ADVlCR'I'ISEMEN'I'S Z? . I I ,f -fy 5 jV ,f .f,,-W'ff .,' :1af ' 'K - ,ff gf. ,: N ' K, i r, 4- ' . fl f ' ' .- ' I Z ,V 1. ' ww, fr, ' ' - gn' an .F , ,X A1 wg, lm --I n f' if , ' , f :FF 'TWQM' fl rr' ' I .lmmf ' ,r r'f :fr IFE Frr -QRS f ,,.fn-1'-f f' rr' In ' Il ' W. L1 Vi gi' ff! fi' 1-f'f ' If f M lg! Ea! lx' 3, 'W jj Q: -if :fr :SE Z.. Q55 ,,wpf gqm -W ii: Q21 Hi H5 uf ur ll' F1-25, mu i?rWJl'1 ff'V4'-- ' PT 'rrrr nn Frr EP - ' l,i'm'f,q'w fi 21 3565 EE ng: ggzjtm BL!! rl! NilkW'gl.,s :l a frgg rr rrr rrr 'ff rrv rp-r 5: I'-'QQ'-32'5,5'fIf' 1 E V -, iff fff rfz fu rrrznl ESS :lg M.'W'5,'32H5H vu: 'Ir rn YU! VM' IW! yn - g - ' .1llM1fW'W 'MEI 'rw H5 ffl UBAUTV me V ! F'l'l'l' !l151ZM'gNl WI J, 5-TF HF reg W fir EES ' 'U lu 1' :r:y:n.m':s-1 + 1'-149 4 f 5-rl fl xl! U! 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None is better planned or equipped. None better places its graduates. Xone better merits your consideration. None exceeds it in popularity. Advice Training Placement . Await you at this Zllodern, Progressive School Enrollment Limited Applications considered in order received-no solicitors An inspirational booklet of information MOVE YOUR FUTURE FORWARD mailed ambitious young people or anxious parents, free upon request NORTHWESTE I I rf clzool 0 Commerce Day School-the year through Night School, Monday, Thursday, 6:30 to 9:10 341 Salmon Street at Broadway Portland, Oregon ADVERTISEMENTS iii v A Bank Account is a good reference in business life. Open your account at this strong friendly bank---all departments at your service. ZX , iFEDEEliAE:EE?E 2 THE CITIZEN S NATIONAL BANK Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent Assffnnff asfhe Largest Grand Avenue and East Alder Street 1- Did you know my Grandfather was the strongest man in the world for his age? 2b No kidding! Thatls saying somethingf, Ih Yeh! He was a hundred and ten last month. 'X' 'X' 'I' The difference between a dance and a dawnce is about three dollars. i Q K It is easy to tell the owner of the car. He always opens the door after it has been shut and slams it harder.-Frivol. , x an 4: l-- How,s your new show coming along? 2- W'ell, the first night nobody showed up, and the next night, attendance fell 05 a little? New and Second Hand HIGH SCHOOL BOOKS DRAVVING SETS at HYLANIYS BOOK STORE l 4th between Taylor and Salmon I YIIOHC East 1904-1905-1906 Central- Number, please? Freshman-- Number-? W'oman, I put in my nickel and I want my chewing gum. 'X' 'X' -X' The college man paused at the door in the hotel, and viewed what was beyond. I won't pay that much money for a room this size. Do you think you can get away with-? The attendant smiled and said, Step in sir. This isn't your room, it's the elevator. 'I 4 'I' VVhy is a nautical mile longer than a lane mile?l' Because things swell in water. :or wk as VVhat makes this bull spotted? Spots. -K. E. Ve A S. I ...O t.e...,I It I I l i lb , ' f I f f f ' C U X ,ifi f . l Xpi Z I ANUF CTURING Ngps wiv I S epia! ClubQPins -1-1 Rings Consignments Snlicited m v.: i' I 1 apr, C D I Swetlarid Buzldmg 5a C ., nc. g X X X r. I x I Wholesale l Fruits and Produce Commission M erehants 367 East Alder St. Portland,Orezon N I v,.-- ., , W- A l --. 1,,, ,,v- ADVERTISEMENTS HONEYMAN HARDWARE COMPANY Park at Glisan Street One block VVest of New Postofiice Near Broadway Bridge Free Parking Grounds for Patrons W'hile Making Purchases itll! Everything that's good in Mechanics' Tools Carpenters' Tools Starrets, Tools Scissors and Shears Household anal Kitchen Ware Athletic Supplies y Fine Fishing Tackle Camp Equipment Ever-Ready Raclio l Hats Shirts Caps Ties -, Iliff!! I H ATTIQS . Autobiography of a Freshie I got out of bed the other morning. It was morning and everybody gets up then anywayg so I did too. I brushed my teeth, and my hair. No, I didn't use the same brush. I ate my breakfast and went to school. I always go to school. Aren't I a good boy? All the teachers are nice to me. I love them all. I like Mr. Tontz. He gets awfully cross at some boys but I donlt know why. I think some of them play hookey. Bad boys. They should be punished. My isn't that a big word? I think Iim learning something here. I like the man who plays the piano at the assemblies. My he's good looking. I'll bet he's married though. Mr. Ruhl in the workshop is awfully nice. He gave me a nice compliment the other day. He said the squirrels would get me. That must be some club I haven't heard about, My, but Benson is a big school. They have ever so many teachers over there. I like them all too. Mr. Bell, the man who teaches us to do tricks in a big room is nice. He told me to go take a shower. I thought he was trying to kid me so I just laughed. I found out though that he really meant me to do what he said. I think I will stop writing now. I have three problems to do in my algebra book. lt's great fun to work those problems. I thing Mr. Kletzer is nice. I must get my home work done so I can pass this term. PORTLAND Costume House Wigs and Beards For Sale and Rent Theatrical and Masquerade Suits 312 Salmon Street ' ATWate1' 0493 1 v . ,I I me LII IIS gg.. 1 ADVERTISEMENTS l 7 V W-Y 777 WY I A Helpful Banking Connectlon 1 1 '14 4' l if One of the first steps tllat should be 1 taken by the young men as they step out into the world of business is the Q I ' - forming of a helpful banking connec- tion. E A1 ' I It is upon the basis of being helpful I ' now and in the future that the United Llll ' -bm 'LL if States National invites you to join the mW 'i ' ' ' ' f : over 70,000 now banking here lr we One of Al1l61'lCH,S Ejgggggggggggg 9 100 Netware? Estate Largest Banks Broadway aumsrll Siazililln ani Stark Our twenty questions 1. VVhen was the war of 1812? 2. What man made the midnight ride of Paul Revere? W' e can Furnish You 3. What man named Roosevelt was president of the good old U. S.? . i . -L. Why does a fellow stay home every night wzth the Tools of Educatzon because his mother w0n't let him out? 5. What is Dick Dunnis name? 6. Ask me another. V 7. If you've heard this one stop me. Peterson Hardware 8. The question is, how many of us expect to Tools, Hardware, paints graduate if we all skip school? Really, it's not Y . the graduation most fellows think of, it's getting EAM 9861 428430 E' Buffmde St' by Mr. Tontz. Try to do it. 9. VVe d0n't know the restg what are they? l The Standard cj' Quality Brown Sz Sharpe imicrometers, calipers, cutters. Carbonundum Co's. Grinding Wheels Whitman 81 Barnes Drills and Rearners Victor Hack Saw Blades We are exclusive distributors WOODBURY Sz WHEELER CO. Cor. 2nd and Pine Streets Portland, Oregon ADVERTISEMENTS VVe Wish to thank the classes for the Business extended to us. Announcements Class Jewelry Dance Programs THE MASTER ENGRAVERS Forty-five Fourth Street Wiiiizd WY if HI suppose you have been kicked out of many . places. M076 preezons than Many! Madam, I've been kicked out of every place. Indeed ! Y E Y I-PS Yes: Then I've been an automobile salesman, J a traffic cop, a human fly, a bootlegger, and a . ' . . prohibition agent. Happiness requires good vision A jack of all trades, you might say. No mum, a cartoonist's model. 4Bill Sykes. Devoting our entire +V 9' ii time to the 'examim Georgia Cracker: Toimes is terrible. Here I A i spent two years learning to read, and now come ation of eyes and co1'- these talking pictures and it ain't necessary. rect fitting of glasses i + 4' 4 bv modern equip- I never knew until I got a car, said the ' Ev , w l d Bishop, 'Kthat profanity was so prevalent. ment' WCHID955 dn Do you hear much of it on the road? Holidaygby Appoint- Why, replied the Bishop, nearly everbody ment W I bump into swears dreadfully. -The open Road 9? -X' 'X' . ' I . Boring young man talking to a pretty girl, Come ll' JQ17' 13-l'll77ll1?flll0l1 4'You know, lim funny like that I always throw .Y , N . - V - I N . 1. myself into anything I undertake. E5 es Exfunlned Consult Glasses lfitted Pretty girl csweetlyp: How Splendid! Why BENDER OPTIC AL Co 'W dig a WW ' A ' PF if 4: 318-19-20 Pacific Bldg. Phone BE,8323 Are these jokes original? Yamhill Street, between Fifth and Sixth Uyes-7, . VVell, you are older than I thought! -Juggler. E471 V Y 71 274' Avi N I - He11llqz111rZe1's,fi1r Phonographs and Records E RN . EN GE R Alder Street between 3rd and flth ADVERTISEMENTS l v lIIanufac'furm's and 1JC'8ig'IIC'I'S of Gold and Platinum Jewelry Special Order I'Vork and Rf'pairing of All Kinds Class Pins and Presentation College Fraternity gweff Dl1g'i272OZ2Ci Jewels and Medals 1 sohxlilflfdfr, ' Pins and Crests kx i f lflilgravilxg l V VVe Wish to thank the June ,29 Class for their pahonage Telephone ATwater 3178 410 Maegly-Tichner Building, 142 Broadway PORTLAND, OREGON , , MY 4.11 POI'tl3HC1,S Radio Pioneers I 41 nice mudguarcls . I sleek snubbers Sales-- I wheel brakes ' When she shakes Se'rUzce-- . 4 new pistons R . -- 4 plugs, too 41 wide doors - T t tl l HALLOCK Sf WATSON l b,igT,f 1,El.11iQ212g' I1 How they shine! 192 Park St. At. 2515 4- more payments - Then shels mine? Coverwell BRAND Made in the NVest tor Western trade Color matching 21 Specialty GREAT WESTERN PRINTING INK CO. Phone Broadway 5.557 325 Flanders Street ' P0l'tl2llld, O1'6g0l1 viii ADVERTISEMENTS Use your Credit ESTABLISHED 1905 Charge Accounts Solivitezl 1JUl'Hll'7IlI,S Large J ewclry Store Q A Popular Price Jwfle' Diamonds, VVatches, S. W. Corner Alder at Fourth Jewelry, Silverware Portland, Oregon ' Were ou ever shi wrecked? Many ya time. AIlso a sandwich man, a plumber, a structural-steel worker, a tightrope - walker, and a book agent. CLEANERS and DYERS ' ' The only thing in the way of automobiles now- adays seems to be the pedestrian. ' f - 'X' 'X' -X' Solzcztmg your patronage She Cearnestlyjz And while you were traveling in the Sahara didn't you find Arabs intense? He: Oh, my yes, in tents and horse back EAst 0857 1410 E Third St. N. ,, both. z i y mv, at xt, QQ. 'Merchandise of' Merit Only Extends Best Wishes to the Mernbers of the Class of .lune 1929 and to All Benson Students ' ADVERTISEMENTS ix Wlieri you want a good piece of Candy, ask for HAMIL'l'0N'S Bar W. C. ALLEN Cmzdy D'iSfl'iII'1Lf0l'S OUR MOTTO: High Quality, Honest Weight, Best Service' Compliments of NICCAULEY Butter, Eggs and Poultry A. T. 50 E. 16th Street North East 16th and Sandy East 8510 Portland, Oregon ' Wanta neck?', V 'I ..N0.,, . ' You could use some backbone. Thank you, I'm getting along splendidlyf' You haven't any wings eitherf' Don't get sarcastic. ' i - Well, you can't have all the white meat. I like it myself. V as sc ss I f - 'E'--R-ed cat.- -l- -be -x- I H, If you are caught in hot water, be nonchalant ---take a bath. A E E Hibernia Commercial and Savings Bank r FOURTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS Portland, Oregon . MEMBER x - FEDERAL RESERVE X SVSTEM f She- What do you mean, I'm stupid. Say you're sorry. He- Fm sorry you are stupid. l 4 'I VVe'll be playing marbles yet. Senior-Say, frosh, didn't I tell ou to keep off the grass? Frosh-Yes, but . . . , . . V Senior-Nolbuts about it You keep oi? the grass. Frosh--I will but I was playing roly poly with my ball and it rolled over on the grass and ...... Compliments of Nichol 'S Drug, Company East Sth and Burnside: Portland, Oregon ADVERTISEMENTS .f n I' 33. 'A . YHMWMMN .v sl 0, ,J Q , Y Qfhris ,imeurrisun jtuhiu A14 CENTRAL BUILDING TENTH AND ALDER S WORTH! PORTLAND:OREGON i' April 15th 1929s Dear Class of June 1929. It has been a great pleasure to us to make the photographs for your graduation and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation. I feel that you must be imbued with a real spirit of progress and ambition which emanates so marvelously from your school. Benson Polytechnic is more than a representative ideal and you who are leaving are the more fortunate for having passed through its opportunities. I wish you success in your ventures and happiness in your achievements. Sincerely yours, Edris Morrison ADVERTISEMENTS Xl P , CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale Fresh 117111 S n1oh'1f1i' Illeats, Fish ll'Ild Poultry I 130 Clrand,fXvenue fPorHand,KDregon l Ie-- C- 1, . dew C do .. Teeee Junior-How near were you to the correct answer? Senior-Two seats. I I I If this keeps up, the company will have to buy some more yellow paper. X' X fl' Wanted Cby seniorsj-A good grade in chem- istry. lf 'K I' The chief told me to get as many jokes as I could but to draw the line when it came to mentioning his name. Wife--John, the gas pipe is leaking. John Cvery sleepy,-Aw, put a pan under it and come to bed. if 'I If Lost-A vocabulary lost between the towel room and Mr. Brainerd's chemistry class. Finder please return to 'Dolly' Dahlberg. R I' 5 Jack Casey- How did you like Venice?', Rex Marchant- I only stayed a few days, the place was floodedf,-Humorist. 'K' 'I' -I- Florida's Slogan Pay as you winter. RQYAL CLUB CUFFEE 4 A Portland product v REFERRED- TOCK 'O Coiiee .lell Powder Tea Peanut Butter Spice Mince Meat Extracts Canned Goods Canned Vegetables JRIIIS and Jellies for Portland people General rocery Co. PlIl'flllIIll, Oregon xii ADv1cie'rIsRMEN'rs en: ab: nn Light Lllnelues : Fountain Service :Tobacco :Candy : Home Made Pies and Cakes U70 ofjfw' H10 best of well-cooked foods at a fair price I The inereasing number of satisfied Customers l is our best I't'CUlIlIll0llClZllllllll. VW: would appreciate a trial from you. I 1 emo. -emi - -nge,,e.m. it Are you a Knight 'l'en1plar? No, lllll a night watc'lnnan. 'X' fl- 'X' 'l'ed Reber- I'm a self made man. She- 'l'hat's what comes of hiring cheap labor. Little Alice had long been teasing her mother for a glass of seltzer water. At last her wish was granted. Mothers How does is taste, Alice?', AIiee-HMMmmm-mother, it tastes just like your foot's asleep. -Log. Portlandis First and Original 22.50 Clothes Shop for Men and Young Meri Gray,McLean Percy , Phone Broadway 1221 4-81 Davis Street l Balfe1's', C0fnfectiom'1's', Cl CQBQIPTON SL Soda Fl01L'lL1ldi'Il 1 ml ZH Supplies l zss wAsHINo'1'oN s'rREE'r It has been found out that Bill Jones was seen at the Hi-Y convention at Seaside with a strange girl. Who is she? 'BP 'X' 'X' 'l'ry this on your pipe. MacGregor had his daughter married in the chicken yard so the ehiekens could eat the rice. Mr. Jensen-Say, what in the name of the party next door are you doing? Walt Zengrer--You see it's this way. Alibi num- ber 198532, part 6, article 3. Mr. Jensen-VVell what's all that? VValt--lt means that I'm doing this to make people like you ask questions. 25 HOT HOUSES PHONE ATWATER O2l6 BROADWAY FLORISTS of ffl Lowms FOR LLOcc s1oN . ADVIQRTISEMENTS xiii I-I OC :T EF U2 O SSID wfasc: E 22, ogmoo xl C rj S :sg Ji:-,E fb I gcc ,... ,CDD I sr 53.2235 gr-6 fbgiex :S S f-l' E FDI-: sri ss-22 in I Q r 4'9- Q5 ieiiifg C 05,1 ,QIU Q. 'Usa 4520 Q-J 'asm ,.. I 5 Q' v--fm 3335 05352 59 L-thi X 052' 1+5+:+':1w U5 I 53' evra Hemi-4 c'o. f-- FD :-5535 1 Q L .'mUQ E C. I 51 IJ :Q CIC ,se use ec s A II Then there is the Dora that thinks that a Rear- Wi' ' A I Admiral is the navy's back seat driver. - ' -f ' l 9' X Y' Decker Business College Yes, Sir, my dog is a Setter-Pointerf, VVell, what kind of a dog is tha.t?,' 7 - He sets in the kitchen and points ut the DAY AND NIGHT 5CH00L -l '.--Hld E' th' Jd . . lu mx 0 Try ing X u ge Pay 310 monthly while you learn Commenting upon Lindyis engagement, w e I 510 monthly HS ynu earn merely remark Here today--Gone to Morrow. , A 1 -Bob Weil, 'Pemble U. 242. I UVSTHUCTIOZV wr Pk 4: V T Englishman Cin very loud golf suitj- 1 say, lmrtahs df' I 91131130 here for L0T1fl0l1?ll l Buyers llldzr. Srdzmd Alder Sts, Portlz1ncl,OreEon Porter- VVell if you've got another suit, I would sir. Y 72,7 , ffm Y YY ortland ardware Electric Co. 193 THIRD STREET Between Yamhill and Taylor I IIEADQI'ART1CltS Fon Baseball Supplies-Gym S1L?:IfSfSZUCllf Slzirls All Kinds of Sportitng Goods, IIar1l'ware and Electrical Supplies l I I I XlV ADVERTISEMENTS lrnfr 1 Y-W?W 'WY iw V YYY ' V Yrrr A- lk Yrnn H-Y l Srvfi.qfm'fin'u Gunrunfeerl Phone East rikaili l l l l 1 . v Y v . . 1 lnRNluS'l' NY IlNlxluLMAlN l . 1 Merchrlrlt Tailor C 0llll7liNIf'I1fS of svrrs MADE 'ro ommn 1 l Cleaning. Pressing. Re-paring and Altc-rations For Ladies and Gentlemen 706 ll. YAMHILL, NL-ar 20th.St. Portland. Oregon orks 5 l HH x l Comptometer School l l l The only Felt and Tarrant School in Portland P Qnd rmrl El'P7'P'f Sis. ORTLAND. OREGON 5 l 441 lllorgan Bldg. BE 7893 J 1 l Complimenfs of the i PORTLAND DAMASCUS MILK CO. l l l l l l l ADVERTISEMENTS XX Portland Sporting Goods Co. l l DREXEI BR,0 VV N MORA -MIKE l l Z ' 5th and Taylor Streets, Portland, Oregon l 5 Telephones A'l'water 41644iATwater 5617 1 , l Quality Illerclzandise at Iilinimum Prices i i 1 xr iv wg, K Y Y ZW l John was wal king down the street one day and he noticed an old friend of his across the way. Crossing the street, he walked up to his old friend and aske d what he was doing standing on the corner at that late hour. The friend re A friendly man we didf, plied, Well you see it's this way. wanted to have a party and so VVell why didn't you stay at the party? I couldn't. You see we were in a restaurant and we almost to pay the bill. the waiter and Pays, had a fight as to who was going We finally decided to blindfold the first one he caught was to Well who paid? I don't know. He hasn't caught me yet. 1' 'I' l Francis Kewell- Porter, fifty cents for a pitcher of ice water? Porter- Sorry, suh, but if I takes any more ice. dat corpse in de baggage ear ain't goin' to keep. --Exchange Lost Balloonist: Ahoy there, where am I? Farmer: He, he, you ean't fool me, by gum. You're right up there in that little basket. Gid- dap, Susie. Id- dd R o W-. r I , Vile Recommend FROSKIST ICE CREAM . Nlarle of Pure Sweet Uream Eskimo Pies and Frostie Cups 5 Cents 3 not .e do room V oGAN's CHQQOL TE The Sweetest GUZ ofAlZ Great master- chocolates and smallg creamy centers, nougat and carmel 3 distinctive fruits and flavors, crushed nuts and whole, semi- bitter dark and milk chocolate covering-as you think will be preferred. Practically erefjy good llerller cr1rrie.s' YOGANS one folfire pound bo.re.v. xvi ADVERTISEMENTS J. C. PENNEY CO.- IFJ INCORPORATED Fifth and Wlashington - VVilliams and Russell - 42nd and Sandy I Lyn- , alues from Head to Toe In New Spring Styles for Young Mlfl'l' 4 VVhcther Your need is for a Smart Hat. a New Suit, a Pair of Shoes 1 Shirts. Hose or Other Furnishings You VVill Find Them Hcrc--- l Blade Righffx Styled Righf ff Priced Right ' I It -We We found, according to statistics, that fifty , per cent of the married people are women. wk wk x Last week we found out that Claire Doni- ? and ion lxas sound Exploding a hydrogen generator y r. ramer . i 'X' 'X' 'K' VVe find Ralph Bradley in the oflice pleading ' , rw , ' , 1 with Mr. Tontz and telling the latter that the P01 lhe Industrleb said Mr. Bradley will be good in library. P 4 I' 'I' 'X' . Dick Dunn shouldn't stay in the ofticc so much. 4 -as -li - .- P X, Our latest is finding Earl Conkling not asleep UST ,fr L in the study hall. I Ronuc - . t Q' t ' T' 'Fat' Wright--Do you serve lobsters here? W VVaiter-Yes, we serve everyoneg sit down. 'X' -X' '15 And then there is Scotch asparagus, without ms ar lk 4: t' PACIFIC Machinery 245 Tool Steel Co. W 49-44--46 First St. Phones Br. 0319. Br. 0318 Dick Dunn-- Didn't I tell you l loved you more than any girl on earth? M. L. H. - Yes, but what about all these girl aviators?', mr :r ff VVhat do you do for sea sickness? I give up. W Coniplinients V J. E. Haseltine 85 Co, Everything for the Blacksmith Garageman and Machinist Corner Second and Ash Sis. Portland, Oregon The Pennant Shop I I JESSIE M. HIESTAND, Prop. 225 Security Bldg., 5th R Pine Sts. Portland, Oregon Felt Letters, ll'IOI10g1'tUllS Pennants, Banner, Pillows School 'work a Specialty Athletic uniforms lettered Zllail orders solicited ADVERTISEMENTS XVII homsen's Cand Bars help make your school days l pleasant and profitable I PACIFIC CoAsT BISCUIT Co. TOURING Look out for that car, Harrylw 'tWillie! Keep your hands 06 those picklesf' Gosh, Ma, it's cold in this tentf' Woman, if you think you can drive better than I can, etc! W'ow, out of gas in this God-forsaken countryf' Back home again, oh, darling, we had the loveliest time on our trip! Such scenery! And the way the Children behaved. No, no trouble at all with the car. Yes, welre going to do the same thing every year, aren't we, Harry?l' ak Pk Dk Co:h Baby, you shouldnit speak to men so sweetly when I'm around. Ed:- Don't be silly! That was my History prof. -X' -X' -K Sweet young thing- Did you ring, Sir? Boss fwho has been ringing for an hourj- No. I was merely whistling at a birdf' A- So you're a salesman! What's your line? B- Salt A--'Tm a salt seller, toof' B- Shake.', TWINS! You get twin pants with every suit at Jimmy Dunn's , S525 81 S35 JIMMY DUNN'S Broadway at Alder fir-1 idk: EU 'om lib ,- ti Q ARMISHAW'S SHOES Well known at Benson for Quality,Comfort,Style and Wear ' 7 rmishaw s 1 VVALK-IN-EASE 107 West Park l I XVIII ADVERTISEMENTS STEEL SAWS - --- f - -,.-,-..,. , .. 1, , ,-.. Q .:--r ' Tri s. , , i 1,'1 ::,,s 1-Q.,,.1,g,,.Z.sf ' ' Sa I 1.22 '-' . Q W ,,,.,,A T X ,AAV ,,,,.q . Wlflfwz, al ww ' I BOLD CLAIDIS VVHICH PERFORDIANCE PROVES! Atkins SILVER STEEL Saws CUT TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT MORE TIMBER with the same amount of effort-less frequent filing-and are easier, smoother, and faster running. Under actual working conditions these claims have been proven. A E. C. ATKINS Sz COIVIPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. , Portland San Francisco Seattle Vancouver B. C. 'KPERFECT SAWS FOR EVERY PURPOSE 1, . Batteries Batteries Batteries We Recharge ,Em VV e Fix 'Em ' VVe IVIake 'Em Suderxtromis llepenrlablc Batteries Dependable are as good as the Best and no higher in price than the Rest G' Supplies 7 Suderstrom s BATTERY MANUFACTURING CO. r X W 1 H lm, Pm., Boumrd 1116 1+ REDERICK Posi co S. E. Corner East 39th St. 91 Fifth Street Sell. I4-93 Portland, Oregon NEAR STAKK ADVERTISPIIXTENTS XiX I I Y l l r Keep your money in Oregon --- ony I .IA KE' CA DIE Made in Portland Fancy Boxes, Bars All Hand Made Always Fresh Carried by Leading Stores Claire Donison fto waiterj- I want beef- steak fried a bit rare, not too tough and a sharp knife and fork with it Waiter- That's fine, now what will you have We find in all Jim Farmer's books such labels as 'Over dose may prove fatal' and so forth. He . must think he's in danger. Well, Bill Jones sat right across the aisle in H6 with his red sweater on so that at least warned Jim. ' to eat? ., i. i H xr- Buckman Park Use Idico Cones and Nuggets Confectionery to Protect your Clothes 92 East 12th Street from Moths Ask your Druggist or , Dept. Store Bring Us Your Savings 0 Keep Them in a SPECIALIZED SAVINGS BANK Call for a Souvenir Dime Pocket Book PORTLAND TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND WASHINGTON J XX ADVERTISEMENTS LUBLINER Florist Store No. 1 328 Morrison St. Portland Hotel Bldg. BE. 0753 Store No. Q 361 ALDER at PARK BE. 1084- The mother that used to put a candle in the window to guide her son home at night, now turns on the flood lights in the landing field. 'K' 'X' -X' Then there's the fellow who crawled under the dresser to hide from his collar button. 'K' 'K 'K- Wanted-A place to put my gum during English classes. Q I' 'H If I had wings of an angel, I think that my joy'd be completeg l'd not have the least bit of trouble In leaving some darned rumble seat. I -R. C. O'Brien. Fountain Pens LL standard makes oflbun- tain pens and pro- pelling pencils. The recognized center lorsalesandservice. J us! Inside the Door The J. K. Gill Co. Booksellers, Sfzzliolzers, Ojice Ouyifllerx Fifth and Stark Steets The parrots from Boston say: Pauline desires a cracker. -fLog U. S. N. A. :r af ik Husband- I have tickets for the theatre. YVifef Fine, I'll start to dress immediately. Husband- Please do, they are for tomorrow night. -Judge. -X' 'X' 'X' Smart-- Want to see something swell? Not so ditto-- Yeh. Smart- Let me hit you on the head with this hammer then. 'li -I' -ll' I will now sing a little ditty entitled 'The Old Oakcn Bucket' made up out of my own head. T ,,,.,,g,,,....,- , . N l CUMPLIM ENTS OF i 1 THE DOUGLAS FUOD STORES INC. 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