Central Junior High School - Reflector Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR The fox wanted to know the cause of the quarreling and asked it ofthe man. The man told the truth to him, then showed him the bag and the lance. Don't kid me, laughed the fox loudly. Do you expect me to believe that? A great big snake like you are, should be able to get in the bag like that too small? And a weak person like you? said the fox to the man. The man and the snake both said it was the truth. But the fox was still suspicious. Vilhen the snake was in the bag, the cunning fox promptly rushed to the bag and held it up, tied its mouth and threw it into the fire and the savage, clumsy, poisonous big snake perished in the fire. The case is thereatter finished. QIQID May fwatching baseball gamel: Where do they keep the extra bases? Ray: What for?' ' May: Well, that man just stole third base. , 1 u 11 The flies in a leading hotel in a southern tovsm would always get in the butter. Finally a guest made a suggestion that they put the flies on one plate and the butter on another, and allow the patrons to mix them according to their own taste. The Imaginary Auto Corporation Mrs. Berluti's first, hour history class has studied The Age of Big Business. As better understanding can be obtained through ex- perience, we organized an Auto Corporation in which all the class took part. Our busi- ness manager was Roy Clark, the secretary- treasurer, John Boegert. We also appointed Earl McCaslen as our lawyer. Members of the class bought shares. At the board meet- ings they chose the best plan for the factory which was that of the architect Gladys Moser. Our factory was to be the most mod- ern. Members of this corporation voted to have an open shop and eight hours of work per day. The contract was awarded to Prit- chard and Company. The Berluti Straight Eight fthe name chosen for the car to be manufacturedl was to be shown to the public through our advertising manager, Helen Niberle. Helen found out the prices of advertising it in the paper and magazines, broadcasting it over the radio, having large blotters made, and having advertisements on various bill- boards. The choosing ofLillieBrown's motto which was The Berluti Straight Eight is a car that's never late and Earl McCas- len's trade mark completed the business. Helen Neberle and Ruth Moore Nunn A craps PAGE TWENTY-ONE

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THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR The Man and the Snake A Fable by Bow Lee Fonvavll: The czlimr thinks this fublr: of Bow Lack deserves n plncc in this nnnual because of Iii: llijlif culry in struggling with n language new to him. MAN riding on a dro1nedary's back is passing in the jungle supposing to get a little leisure from his long tire- some trip. That place where that man is sitting, just a little while ago there is a group of travellers passing through, who lift a burden through burning woods. These woods are in flames near which a poisonous deadly snake is sleeping. The tree is con- tinually burning. When the snake woke up, it found itself in the midst of the fire and unable to get off. Help! Help! cried the snake in a gentle voice. I This voice reached to the ear drum of the man who rushed over to see what had happened. He neared the tree, when to his great surprise he saw the poisonous snake. 'How can I? replied the man, You are a serious enemy to our people, con- tinued he. I shall not hurt you, and will escort you out of' this jungle, spoke the snake out in a respectful voice. After the snake had spoken, the kindly man ran to his camel quickly, took off a bag and a lance from it. As quickly as he could, he tied his bag on the end of the lance, thrust it upon the fire and told the snake to creep into the bag then laid it upon the ground. When the mouth of the bag was opened, the great snake sneaked slowly out of the bag, and the man's second aston- ishment was great. I-la! Ha! shouted the snake savagely. I shall not only escort you, but I will have your camel and you to get my poisonous fangs on. What! Haven't you said that you will not hurt me ? sobbed the man angrily. Of course, I have said that but I do this just as you men have done to their animals, answered the snake. You can't prove it, said the man, I dare say it is possible to prove it, added that man, If you can prove it, I will give myself and my camel to you. I agree to it, certainly I agree to it, my dear man, said the snake. In the meanwhile, they saw a cow who was getting her dinner of the grass from the field. Let us go to that animal and see what the answer is, suggested the snake, and permitted the man to do so. They walked over to the field, the snake explained the reason ofthe quarrel and ask- ed her for the best way to treat the man. In the experience of my life, replied the cow, we and our calves supplied men with milk, butter, as well as cheese. Then we get old, and they took care of us, treated us, not like as when we are young but put us in the great field like this to eat the grass and reeds. When we suddenly grow fatter and they sell us to the butchers. Isn't this illtreating us? The snake heard this statement, and said: 'lWhat more do you want? Are you satisfied yet? No, not yet, said the man. Let's go ask somebody else. Very good, responded the snake. Then they begged the big tree which stood beside the field to settle this case. The tree said: In the summer time, the travellers don't suffer with the heat, because I have my dense shade to cover them. lf my fruit is ripe and I give it to slake or cure their thirst, but as soon as the winter has appeared, my shade is gone. Many of them then chop off my feet or hands for their fuel. Are these men grateful? The snake got this explantion, stared at the man and asked if he wasn't satisfied. Certainly not, answered the man these are only personal grievances. At the same time, a fox rushed in front of them and was called by the snake to be judge. PAGE TWENTY

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THE ANNUAL REFLECTOR History ISS HAAS' classes have studied about the old world background. We have learned about the conditions that existed at that time. Rome was very powerful and the soldiers of it were strong and brave. The people of other countries were plundered and conquered until Rome extended all around the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Then the lords and princes and officials sank into luxury. They thought that they were well protected from enemies. But in 476 A.D. the Roman empire fell and divided into smaller countries. We made a sand table showing the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding coun- tries with chief interests in each. Most of the buildings and churches were made out of soap. The churches were varied typesg Moorish type for Spain show that the Moors conquered that countryg many crosses on churches for France to show Catholicism reigned there, and so on for other coun- tries. Pyramids contained mummies of kings and queens buried there, with their jewels, as well as the art gallery showing Egytian writing , art, and sculpturing. The Tower of Babel was in its rightful place. The Sphinxes face last as is the case. The obelisks are found in Egypt. In Greece we found the Parthenon and in 314 Acropolis while Italy boasted the Pan- theon and Colliseum and famous churches. Castles were placed in many countries. We have boats of various typesg such as the Venetian merchant, private and galley. Sail boats were also found on the waters. No wonder many people came in to see all these. Then came the the age of exploration. A man who ventured into an unkown land called Caltay lChinaJ in 1265 was Marco Polo. On his return this Italian wrote books and brought diamonds, rubies and sapphires and excited the interest of adven- turous persons. Toscanelli made a map which is believed to have been used by Columbus in which he showed China to be 3000 miles west of Spain instead if 12,000. Prince Henry was another important man. He sent his men out to sea and they discovered the Azores, Canary, Cape Verde and Maderia Islands. Columbus lived in Italy near a seaport and he learned to love the sea. When he became a man he studied about India and wondered if he could reach it by going west. Then in 1492 Columbus discovered America. He didn't realy touch the mainland at first but a small island which he called San mam: AND olrrslnn TRAFFIC GROUP PAGE TWENTY-TWO