Catholic Central High School - Catholicon Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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Between classes - first issue of The Torch came out in rare form today with many pictures. Our class editor was chosen and did much to boost the sophomore policies. October 31-Today the New York World Fair closed finally. The premature closing of the exhibition of certain small European countries was a definite proof that the stronger powers of Europe were overstepping their bounds. November 11-Seven of the United States Army flying fortress bombing planes left on a good-will flight to Rio de Janeiro Where they took part in the ob- servance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Brazil. They also stopped at other countries, the round trip covering 12,500 miles. November 12-At St. Joseph's Church our annual Memorial Service for Eternityis Honor Roll was held. Sophomores had the great privilege of attending. November 15 -- The Franco Government re- stored to the Spanish clergy the payment of incomes by the State, a practice put into effect by the Vatican Concordat of 1851 and 1 suspended by the Spanish Republic after the revolu- tion of 1931. November 22-We ate our Thanksgiv- ing dinner with a clear conscience today for We did much to help fill sixty baskets which Catholic High distributed to the poor families of Troy. December 6-Russian forces were con- tinuing their penetration of Finland to the West and north. On December 14, Rus- sians reported a further advance in Central Finland. December 7-Tomorrow closes our Tri- duum for the great Prince of Peace. Let's hope our Spiritual Bouquet will give our Holy Father some pleasure. December 14-Today in assembly We planned a great toy drive! The girls are remaking dolls for the younger set While the boys are collecting and repairing the toys. Real Santa Clauses, aren't We? December 24-The Pope outlined to The burden of proof-

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May 18-Marian Day was celebratedat Our Lady's Shrine at the Redemptorist monastery in Saratoga. Your sleepy frosh,' loved the walks, talks, picnic lunches and games, and most of all the shrine! June 4-The Latin-American countries signed a pact with Germany in which they agreed upon a trade treaty, but because of Germany's attitude towards the Pata- gonian affair, Latin-American public opin- ion has been swung towards the United States. July 2-We are freshmen no longer! Today the white slips have been delivered and our fingers are uncrossed. No school for two whole months! September, 1939-Today we returned to school from a grand vacation and, believe But for mine it or not, we are still considered small fryn. We came with the feeling of sophis- ticated sophomores but were soon taken down from our pedestal when the word sopbomorc' was defined for us. Six days ago we received the news from Europe that Hitler had invaded Poland, and two days later France and Britain de- clared war on Germany. Thus the new European War really began. To us, as high school students, this meant much. Soon our own country might need us, and cer- tainly, being staunch Americans, we would give our best. Never let it be said that our Alma Mater failed to produce the best Americans possible! Gctober 1-On this day some of us at- tended a splendid press conference at Goble- skill College which included a tour of the campus and a trip to Howe Caverns. We became ac- quainted with many upper- classmen whom we did not know last year. The main topic of conver- sation at this conference was the defeat of Poland on Sep- tember 27. Russia invaded this territory on September 17 and together with Ger- many forced Poland to sur- render unconditionally. What would be Hitler's next step? October 16-Hurrah! Our own part, it was Greek to men- For Uncle Samis Held Masses-

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