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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Le Cercle Francais- retary of State, Sumner Welles, to proceed to Italy, France, Ger- many, and Great Britain solely for the purpose of advising the President and Secretary of State as to present conditions in Europe. February 16-From the mo- tion picture of Damien the Leper, shown in the audito- rium, we were informed of the great sacrifice and courage ofthe young Belgian priest who, we hope, soon will gain the crown of canonization. February 30 -Most people take New Year's day to make their resolutions, but we used to- day, the last day of our retreat, to promise to take the high road not the low road -as described by our beloved retreat master, Father Rooney, S. March 12-A treaty of peace, ending the war, was signed in Moscow by dele- gates from Russia and Finland. Hostilities ceased the next day. March 18-Under-Secretary of State Sumner Welles had his second audience with the Pope today. These visits are do- ing much to increase the good relationship between the United States and the Papal State. Private Lorentz- Polish Tank Unit- March 27-Big event of the year for the soph- omoresl Qur Soiree was such a success that the class of ,40 referred to it in their yearbook as one of the most success- ful dances that Catholic High has ever held. April 1 - Catholic High achieved new fame when we annexed the Tri-City League Cham- pionship. Our boys were really good. Design -