Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1930 volume:

Infinitude (A tribute to Mrs. Dowd—teacher, associate and friend) How soon goes down the sun— While yet ’tis day. How soon—yet with new majesty. From out our midst, this that was ours is gone; Enfolded lovingly within that roseate ray. Taken—unto Thyself. New majesty—not even faint foreboding as to price. Thou hast .... We, only the questioning. Can spirit span the void and part for part repay? Lips that spoke truth to fledgling minds, Hands that met hands to guide an upward way, Heart that with hearts to strength and mind lent beauty? Whence comes the answering? The sun goes down in the Eternal West. There comes an afterglow—an amber crest. Mind cannot grasp; the light reveals What only penetrating spirit feels. Think not—apart, in absent yesterdays. My guiding hand—tomorrow's dawning rays, The uttered truth, high in the noonday glows The mellowing sun, my warmth of heart bestows. All suns are yours—dawn, noon and eventide; I am a part and in all suns abide. Hannah T. Kerwin. C 2)£ lovingly dedicate this issue of The Reflector to Rosalie Stepp Dowd. Although she has been taken from us, her memory will always live with us, and as we en- ter upon our daily tasks she will most assuredly be thought of;—she of the sweet disposition and character.—Her char- acter; tv ho can delineate it worthily? May it only be ac- knowledged that she was modest, just, of a pure heart, and true to her friends. Beloved teacher, farewell; the High School mourns thee. The students of our school shall alxvays try to emulate thy virtues. Ann B. Aron, June, ’31. Principal Walter F. Nutt Vice-Principal llarry J. Collester English Department Ruth K. Smith Amy B. Clough Elsie M. Johnson Lenore E. Kelly Hannah T. Kerwin Hazel E. Le Fevre Kathryn A. Mcrrey Elizabeth B. Morrell Mildred K. Peterson Helen Pierpont Clarice A. Smith Latin Department Harry J. Collester Lula Howard Margaret M. Kelly Agatha M. Spinella The Faculty Modern Languages Edna H. V or rath Commercial Department A. Dean e Nichols E. Bessie Dennis Julia Hoffmeister Eleanor Schuster Marion M. Weigel History Department Catherine A. Brown Erna W. Anderegg .J. Charles Berthold Jeanet M. Marshall Helen Pierpont Bradford A. Richards Elsie Tuttle Constance W. Backer A. Erma Brown Willard Campbell Ethel C. Condon Doris A. Connelly Sadye Goldberg Florence Hackett Marie I,. Maurel Dorothy Mayberry Geraldine M. Smith Isabel K. Smith Helen W. Thompson Art Department Viola Grammer Science Department Benjamin Derr Tunis Baker Donald G. Collester Kendal W. Ham .Joseph U. Rosenfeld Domestic Science Cecil G. Morse Sewing Department Linnet V. Beams Mathematics Department Blair D. Howells Alfred W. Applegate Ruth M. Sachs Adrian Struyk Gilbert Zehr Physical Training Sarah M. Stackp.ole Alice De Leeuw Arthur Donnelly Langley G. Claxton Ed i tors-in-Chief HAROLD BELLINSON Feb. ’30 ALBERT KRAUSE Associate Editor Feb. 30 EMILY OETTEL June ’30 Literary Editor ROMA BERRY Feb. 30 Assistant Literary Editors ELLEN PHILLIPS June ’30 VERNON GROUNDS Feb. ’32 Reflections Editor VERNA RIDSDALE Feb. ’30 Assistant Reflections Editors ELLEN NADELL Feb. ’30 ROBERT BLUME Feb. 32 The Reflector Staff Exchange Editor JOHN KOWALSKY June 30 Alumni Editor DOROTHY RICHTER Feb. 30 Art Editor DOROTHY GRIEVES June ’30 Assistant Art Editors JACK BUNTING Feb. ’32 MARION AINSCOUGH June ’31 Sports Editor MAURICE FRIEDMAN June ’30 Assistant Sports Editor EDWARD HUSSELRATH June ’30 School Neivs Editor BEATRICE KLEIN Feb. ’30 Assistant School 'News Editors ARTHUR DENBOSKE June ’30 MARIE GOETSCHIUS June ’30 Business Manager MELVIN SIMON Feb. ’30 Business Assistants WALTER NUTT, Jr. June ’31 BENJAMIN MILLER June ’31 Circulation Manager MARION HUEBNER June ’30 Circulation Assistants CORRINE KUMLIN June ’30 VIOLA ROERICH June ’30 ROBERT LYNYAK June ’31 ♦ MISS RUTH SMITH MISS A. ERMA BROWN Sponsors MISS AGATHA SPINELLA MRS. VIOLA GRAMMAR THE REFLECTOR EDITORIALS Theme 30U have already noticed the candle on the margin of this page. As 1J you turn the pages, you will notice that Light predominates throughout our Reflector. As you read on, you will find many articles dealing with light. No doubt you are curious as to the cause. This is a new departure in the plan for decorating the Reflector. Just as a cloth has the warp as a base for the weaving, so our Theme of Light brings about the unity of our decorations. Do you ask why Light? Light is practical. Without it, you wouldn’t be reading this now. Light is symbolic, very symbolic. You come to school to receive the light of knowledge. The light of our school is rep- resented in the Reflector. The Reflector itself is the beacon of our school. And so we have chosen Light as our Theme, and placed it on many pages, so that its gleam may help you to read and understand. Hal Bellinson, Feb. ’30 Light HOUSANDS of years ago the primitive fathers of mankind bowed in awe before the fury of a blazing tree, or marveled at the star- decked beauty of the sky. When almost every trace of the cave-dwellers had been expunged from the face of the earth, feudal barons gorged themselves beneath the flare of oaken torches. When only crumbled ruins of giant castles marked the spots where knights in armor had fought, sturdy pioneers with muskets close at hand prayed to their God by the beams of home-made candles. When thriving cities grew where cabins once had stood, lanterns gleamed on the stones of the cobbled pavement. Today vast metropolises rear their sky-lines to the clouds, and arc- lights shine where lanterns used to gleam, and hordes of hastening people rush on about their ways without a thought of darkness or of light. But frequently a mother with a babe clasped in her arms will pause to rest within the stillness of a slumbering tenement house, and she will gaze upon the glory of the stars, and in her there is a sense of holy awe, for stars are stars, no matter where we are—and where light of any kind glitters—there is God. Vernon Grounds, Feb. ’32. Seven THE REFLECTOR In Appreciation A N appeal for ads. An appeal for subscriptions. An appeal for ( material. An appeal for this and an appeal for that. Thus did the making of the Reflector consist of appeals. But let us for- get the past; the past is dead. The future, too, may consist of appeals. But what care we for the future? We live in the present. And in the present, we have this Reflector. Stories, by budding authors; poems, by future Masefields; pictures by—maybe another Whistler—all in our school. News of school affairs, chuckles from the classrooms, sports from the field and court. Thus does the Reflector re- flect our school. So turn the pages carefully and read, and be proud of the work of your schoolfellows. Hal Bellinson, Feb. ’30. The Trice (77 loved to match his young strength against that of another f T young fellow. He thrilled at the sight of the gay young crowd, some cheering, We want a touchdown!” others de- ploring, Fight, Fight!” This was Life. He loved it. And hadn’t he just made a touchdown for his team and school? Boy, wouldn’t his mother be proud when he got back home and told her about the game he had helped to win! And maybe a certain young girl was up there watching him and playing every second beside him. Who knows! He got back home, but he never told his mother about the game. His lips were forever sealed. He had gone down fighting, still matching his strength against the other fellow. What a fighter! His mother is proud of him. We praise him. Human beings can do no more. Life was ebbing fast. He saw his team-mates through a mist stand- ing about him in their last huddle together. And then he gave his sig- nal:— That Nutley game. Win her, fellows!” That was all! A fighter to the last core was Tabby” O’Shea! Albert Krause, Feb. ’30. Our New Course HERE has been introduced into our school curriculum this term a new course for all classes, which I think is one of the most im- portant of those now offered. It is our new public speaking course. You may be exceedingly good in arithmetic, an exceptional speller, or probably a perfect wizard at French or Latin; but, my, wouldn’t it Eight THE REFLECTOR be mighty hard to tell Mr. Jones you wanted a job in your spare time, or maybe a steady one, if you tried to tell him in arithmetic or spelling? Well, you just couldn’t do it. And suppose Mr. Jones was a very prac- tical business man who’d judge you by your ability to express yourself in your own tongue, leaving your sugared French or Latin to your teachers, who, he believes, would appreciate them more? Then where would you be? Just think over these impossible situations a moment. Rather tight places to be in? Well, they’re far fetched, we’ll grant, but they illus- trate perfectly the point. We must learn to speak, and speak correctly. We must learn how to express ourselves adequately in every situation, for all our lives we are going to have to talk, sell ourselves, so to speak, by impressing others of our value through words. The better we can talk, the higher value will be placed on our lives and the higher value placed on our lives, the more successful will we be. Mr. Jones isn’t going to inquire when he first sees us (that is, in the majority of cases) how well we can do arithmetic, or how well we can spell or speak French or Latin. He will notice, instead, how well we can answer his questions or inquiries. For we never know a thing until we can tell others about it. Our knowledge, then, isn’t worth anything if we cannot express ourselves properly, and, as far as Mr. Jones is con- cerned, we haven’t any knowledge if we cannot express it. SO------Let us take full advantage of this new course and make the most of it, for it will serve us well all our lives. Ellen Phillips, June ’30. Life ( (s OSH, I wonder what pleasures that fellow who sits next to me in I T English class gets out of Life. He seems so serious, so sensitive, 7 so studious, so busy. He seldom laughs, jokes, dances, smokes, or makes 'whoopee.’ Gee, he must be awfully bored with Life.” The above little exerpt is often heard from our young modern high school set. But the quoter is kidding himself. That certain fellow who sits next to the quoter in English class is not bored with Life. Far from it! He is getting just as much enjoyment out of Life as the whoopee-maker is, and perhaps more. He is the person that doesn’t pay in the end. Why? Because he has played fair and clean with Life. He has studied it, and found that Life is serious and just. Abuse it and pay; play fair and reap. Be a whoopee-maker, be a happy-go-lucky fellow but please, do not weep when, as the years roll by, Life says, Now pay me, and with interest.” Al Krause, Feb. ’30. Nine THE REFLECTOR THE REFLECTOR Rainy Day Lovers OR many days the sun had shone brightly; there was not a cloud in T the sky, and the earth was bathed in beauty. In her mistress’ wardrobe a pretty green umbrella waited patiently for the sound of rain-drops against the window-pane. She was a pretty thing of sea-green silk, bordered with a stripe of bright carmine. Her handle was a cameo in ivory, and a dainty tassel of deeper green hung jauntily at one side. Early one morning she listened carefully, and to her joy she heard the pitter-patter of rain-drops against the window-pane. Her mistress lifted her gently from her resting place and slipped the loop quickly over her arm. The pretty green umbrella felt a thrill through her whole frame, for was she not going to the office to see once again her lover? After a journey to the big city she arrived at her destination, and her heart leaped for joy as she was slipped into the arms of her lover—the stately, black, finely japanned umbrella holder. He was made of sturdy stuff, strong and fine. On either side was a ring of gold lacquer grasped in the mouths of lions. Well,” said he, I thought you would never, never come. I had al- most decided it would never rain again.” Yes,” whispered she, I was beginning to think I would never see you again. The wind blew so hard coming down the avenue I was afraid my tender frame would not hold out, but here I am, safe and sound. Tell me, what has happened since last it rained and we were together.” Well,” said he, It was very lonely without you. The office-boy in- sisted on filling me with waste-paper, the salesmen almost choked me with cigar-butts, even chewing-gum found its way into my very vitals. This morning, however, I was thoroughly cleaned, and although it is rather dark in this corner, I could catch the sound of rain beating on the roof. And then I had some hope of seeing you again. Hurrah for the rain!” And so, when it does rain, let us remember that the little green silk umbrella and the black umbrella stand are very happy. Alice Borneman, Feb. ’32. The Wizard of Menlow And there in the dark—in the gloom of night— He raised his hand—and his hand held LIGHT. And old men saw through a haze of years, And children laughed and forgot their fears. And knowledge gleamed where voids had been, And wisdom banished the curse of sin. And peace came where his feet had trod— For GOD is LIGHT—and LIGHT is GOD. Vernon Grounds, Feb. ’32. Eleven THE REFLECTOR The Soldier The battle won, And homage done, The soldier departed from strife. He was not known By folks at home, For the war had changed his life. His face was scarred, His features marred, One arm had been shot away. And the tales he told Were of men so bold Who had fought in many a fray. He told of a trip On a convoy ship Over the sea to France. He was sent to a camp Where he heard the tramp Of feet, as they advanced. Then came the fight On a terrible night When his face had been mangled and torn. He had lain on the ground Where he had been found By his men on the following morn. Then came the day When he went away— Away to the land of the free. Away from the strife Of a warrior’s life To his home across the sea. Joseph Hughes, June ’32. My Autumn The Autumn is the time for me To hunt the rabbit in the lea. With dog and gun I have my fun Until the sun sinks red. And then toward home I turn my head With spirits fine and high, For in my sack four bunnies lie All stiff and cold, Still wet from faithful Buster’s hold. And when among the orange leaves The foxy partridge quickly flees, I like to watch old Buster poise As if to say, Get ready, boys.” And when yon partridge makes his dash The woods resound the fatal crash, And down to leafy ground he falls No more to see his forest halls, No more to see the purple sky, No more with mates of brown to fly. William Mende, June ’30. Twelve THE REFLECTOR Pals UC7O ELL, will you look at Bobby Lowell! Of all messy outfits i 0 J t° wear to a place like this! It’s about time that girl woke up to herself. I don’t think she cares a bit about her looks.” Bobby Lowell strode across the lawn, a sharp contrast to the other girls. A hard round of golf had certainly not improved her appearance. A tiny, boyish figure, black hair that just would curl around a pert, little face, and two merry blue eyes which just now were smiling at the world. Cute—yes—but her clothes! They were the despair of every lover of feminine frills. Mannish right from the sweater to stout oxfords, for if there were any two things Bobby hated they were curly hair and frilly dresses. Gee, it’s hot!” she ejaculated. Right!” said a voice behind her, and she swung around to see Tommy Searles, accompanied by a tall, blond young man in white flannels. Oh, hello, Tommy,” she said briskly. Want you to meet a friend of mine, Barry Wells,” said Tommy. This is Bobby Lowell, best golfer in the club.” Bobby stretched forth a grimy hand to clasp Barry’s brown one. Have a good game?” he asked in a pleasant voice. Swell,” and Bobby turned around to gulp down a tumbler of ginger ale. So-long,” banging down the glass; see you later,” and she made off for a snappy little roadster parked near the road, tossed her clubs into the seat, and drove off in a whirl of dust. Glo, Patty, Alice and Dotty had watched Bobby when she met Tommy and Barry. Goodness,” said Glo, you’d think she didn’t know who Barry Wells was, the way she ignored him.” Barry Wells, popular novelist, was the hit of the season. Most likely she doesn’t,” smiled Pat. She never read a novel in her life. She reads wild-west stories and jungle tales. Too odd for words!” What man could like her, I don’t know,” chimed in Dotty. There’s nothing girlish about her. She’s a good sport, but they say she hates girls. She never says much more than Hello” to any one of us, and she hasn’t one real girl friend.” I don’t believe I’ve ever seen her in anything dressy. She always wears sport clothes, and they look as though they’d been thrown on in about two minutes.” I wonder how she’d look in an evening dress,” mused Pat. I’ll bet she strides along as though she were in knickers! And high heels! I’ll bet she’s a scream.” Let’s try to get her to come to my house Saturday, when the crowd comes down. It’s to be semi-formal, you know. If we can get her to come, we’ll have the best laugh of our lives.” This from Dotty. Thirteen THE REFLECTOR The girls bent their heads over the table and chattered softly, and now and then a peal of laughter rang out. When they rose to go, amuse- ment was written on every face. They all looked forward to Saturday night. A roar of motor, grind of brakes in a cloud of dust, and the slam of a door. Bobby’s home,” announced her father, a grin on his face. I sometimes think that if you’d help me we could make a girl out of Bobby,” said Mrs. Lowell, but you only laugh at her.” She’ll get more out of life than Gloria Milford or any of that crowd,” persisted her father. Let her go her own way.” Mrs. Lowell just shook her head. No one to talk with-------,” carolled Bobby, underneath a cold shower. Marie, see if you can find my blue linen dress and my white oxfords. Just lay them on the bed, and then you can go.” Don’t go no- where; what do I care, your-----. Is that you, mother? There’s a new fellow at Tommy’s. Yes, I met him before I left. Seems all right. What! An author! Goodness, I acted as though I’d never heard of him. Well, I never did.” Bobby was now wriggling into the blue dress. She pulled stock- ings on, thrust her feet into white oxfords, grabbed a tennis racket and ran downstairs. Dad, want a game? Make it snappy. What? Mother wants me? I’ll be back in a second.” Bobby, stop singing for a minute and sit down here. I wish you’d give up all this mannish style and be a girl.” Oh, mother, please don’t start all that again. I can’t act that way—it’s not in me—and I don’t want to be a girl.” Well, there’s an invitation here from Dotty Haines to her dance Saturday. It’s semi-formal.” I don’t want to go.” Please, Bobby. Do me a favor and go. You’ll enjoy yourself. If you only knew what you’re missing. You could have so much fun with the young crowd------- Oh, all right, Mother, I’ll go, but I’ll most likely have an awful time.” If you try, Bobby, you can have a good time.” Yes, I’ll be the laugh of the party.” Ready, Bob,” said her father, poking his head in the door. Yes, sir! So-long, mother.” Hang it all,” said Bobby outside. Mother’s making me go to Dot Haines’ dance Saturday night. I hate to dance but----- Oh, let’s forget it and play tennis.” Fourteen THE REFLECTOR Three quarters of an hour later Bobby came in, flushed but tri- umphant. Boy, give me a game of tennis any day, rather than a dance.” Mrs. Lowell shook her head. What will ever become of her I don’t know. I hope she’ll enjoy herself at Dotty’s.” Don’t worry, said Mr. Lowell, Bobby enjoys herself anywhere.” Music blared, lights shone, and gaily clad couples spun ’round over the glossy floor. Bobby surveyed the gay scene with a critical air, walked over to the staircase and up to the dressing room. She ran a comb through her tousled hair and sauntered downstairs. Across the floor to a couch against the wall, she made her way. She nodded a greeting to a few of the girls and seemed all unconscious of the attention she was attracting. Dressed in a straight green frock she really looked quite charming but felt ex- tremely uncomfortable. Glo, Patty, Alice and Dotty stood in a group not far away, giggling and whispering and casting amused glances at Bobby. I didn’t really think she’d come,” laughed Glo. The dress is all right, but she looks so uncomfortable. She sits there with her feet tucked under her-----looks afraid to move. I guess if she stood up on those high heels she’d topple over.” Bobby looked their way, smiled grimly, and noticed that they stopped talking. Flushing hotly, she resolved to stick the night out just to show them what she was made of. Good evening, Miss Lowell,” said a pleasant voice, and smiling eyes greeted her. Why, hello, Mr.—er—Wells, isn’t it?” Yes. Barry sounds friendlier, doesn’t it?” Why, yes—and make it Bobby for me,” laughed Bobby. Like all this?” he asked, with a nod at the gay scene. Prompted, for some unknown reason to say 'yes,’ Bobby said it. I just love it, don’t you?” C’mon, old man-------the girls are clamoring for you,” came from Tommy, who had appeared suddenly. Excuse him, Bobby, like a good girl. You know the gang”-------and Tommy rushed off, his excuses trail- ing behind him, before Bobby had a chance to say anything. Well, of all things,” she gasped, and stopped, surprised to find that she had been enjoying herself those few minutes. He’s kind of nice,” she reflected, but I wish he didn’t like all this silly stuff.” Scarcely seeing the spinning couples, she sat there, busy with her thoughts. Bored with the music, she stood up and walked out into the garden. She sat down on a bench outside the summer house, her thoughts far from the scene. Fifteen THE REFLECTOR She was disturbed suddenly by a peal of laughter, followed by the patter of feet across the lawn into the summer house. She sat there not knowing whether to stay or leave. Suddenly she heard a voice choked with laughter and recognized it as Glo Milford’s. Isn’t she a perfect scream? She’s been sitting on that couch for about an hour. Why, she’s absolutely lost. I never saw anyone so out of place. And doesn’t she look comical when she totters across the floor on those heels?” Bobby flushed with anger and sat frozen, resolved to hear everything. Didn’t you scream when you saw the look on her face--------1 mean when Tommy rushed Barry away from her? She looked dazed. I think Barry’s just talking to her because she’s such a curiosity. Gets a kick out of her, I guess.” Bobby stood up defiantly and marched into the house. She strode up the stairs, grabbed her wrap and marched downstairs again and out to the car. Throwing the wrap on the floor of the car, she slammed the door and drove off. Her face flushed with anger, indignant tears in her eyes, she jammed her foot down on the gas and tore through the night till she reached the club house. The place was practically deserted, al- most everybody being at the dance. In a few minutes she was out of the despised frills and into a comfortable bathing suit. I’ll show ’em,” she said aloud. Let them make a fool out of me? ----not Bobby Lowell,” and she stepped out onto the moonlit lawn. She raced across the grass, out onto the pier, and dove into the calm, silvery waters. Coming to the top, she set out with a steady crawl for the float. The faint sound of a car reached her ears, but she paid no attention to it. By the time she reached the float she felt quite calm. But the unpleasant evening had not been forgotten. Stretched out on the float, face to the sky, she lost herself in thought. The faint chimes of a bell brought her back to the present. Eleven o’clock” she mused. Guess I’ll try a few dives, and then home for me.” She stood poised on the board and a second later her hands cut the water without a splash. Good,” said a voice as she came up. Very good,” followed by a laugh, and Bobby glanced around, surprised to look into the laughing face of Barry. Think so?” she questioned cooly, and swung herself up to the float. Barry followed, but she deliberately sat with her back to him. Ain’t Mis- behavin’ ”----Bobby always whistled when she was mad, which was quite often. Wondering at her coolness, Barry merely commented, Pretty tune.” Followed by Barry, she set out for the shore. Great night, isn’t it?” grinned Barry, catching up with her. Great for a swim.” I enjoy swimming alone much more,” glared Bobby, and swung over on her other side. Sixteen THE REFLECTOR With her usual speed she was out of the water and on her way to the club house. Barry, however, had different ideas on the subject and swung her around by the arm. What’s the matter, Bobby? You seem angry at something.” Bobby stood there, a defiant figure. Don’t think I’m a curiosity you can study any old time, just to get a kick out of something! You can’t make a fool out of me!” Why, Bobby, what are you driving at?” It didn’t take long to blurt out her story. So, I’m telling you right now, I don’t like dancing--1 hate it--- and I hate Glo and Pat and Alice and Dotty-----and I hate you too.” Here a tear escaped and ran down her nose. Why, Bobby, you didn’t believe what that crowd said, did you? I never thought anything of the sort. You’re not comical, and you’re not a perfect scream----1 think you’re a ripping good sport. Let’s be pals ----and don’t cry, please.” Another tear ran down Bobby’s nose, but she hastily brushed it away. I’m not crying,” she grinned, and thrust out her hand. Good sports don’t cry. Let’s be pals.” Her brown hand in his and her brown eyes smiling up at him, they raced to the car. Laughing and out of breath, they threw themselves in. Next to Barry, Bobby somehow felt that she had found a true friend. Barry looked down at her and smiled. Pals?” he questioned. Pals,” whispered Bobby. Grace Wood, June ’30. Faith She sees the best that glimmers through the worst; She feels the sun that is hidden under clouds; She spies the spring thru the winter long; She visions the lark on the leafless tree; Looking forward to the best— This is faith. Alma Fain, June ’33 1 Saw You Smile Today is such a gray day, I saw you smile so brightly, And I am such a sad thing. And I too could laugh lightly— Why was I such a glad thing But that was years ago, dear, Just yesterday? Though yesterday. Emily Oettel, June ’30. Dust that was rose, Dust that was jade— Poets may die But words never fade. V. Grounds, Feb. ’32. Seventeen THE REFLECTOR Cradle of Civilization I stood in an open doorway The molten stream of iron flowed And watched a jibcrane bearing Into a mold, the weak gleam A ladle full of liquid metal Of the lamps was extinguished That shimmered and bubbled away.By an intolerable glare of light. Seething, glowing, spitting, That ladle, slowly swaying The molten metal spilled in Upon its ponderous crane A sparkling, glaring film Is the cradle of civilization. Over the side of the caldron. It bears Every drop as it struck with a boom Nails that hold the pictures The white hot expanse below Sizzled and bounded away In a thousand searing points. Above the swaying ladle High in the black pall Of the roof the shadows were Pierced by the dazzle of arc-lights, But when the ladle tipped and With a barking, crackling roar on the wall, Wires that bring news Of wars—birth of babes—peace, Engines, bridges, pens that May write Love letters or perhaps The liberty of a race as Lincoln’s Wrote it. Julia Noonburg, June, ’30. The Rainbow First the flaming red Springs vividly forth. Then the delicious yellow, And the pure blue spreading o’er the autumn sky. Then of sadder hue Emerges the deeper indigo. While the last glimmer of the great curve Dies away in the fainting violet. Sebastian Puleo, June ’30. June Lilies upon their dark green saucers, Violets swaying their heads like laugh- ing youngsters, The dark green velvet carpet with flashes of red and gold here and there like lightning on waves in a stormy sea, reflected. The Sun, master of life, with a triumphant haughtiness is shining up above, inspiring the entire universe to sing the eternal hymn of Nature’s love. Sweet June with its elating fragrance has come once more, Through flowery fields, a tender breeze is blowing, bringing to every one new vigor. Marie Andreotta, June, ’30. Eighteen THE REFLECTOR The Hangar Towering stands the Hangar A giant of buildings, Cold and inhuman. Its intricate mechanism Instills in the onlooker An animal-like fear, A feeling of awe, Not easily overcome. Firm stands the Hangar. A monument of progress; The home of the airship— Long, slim and graceful, With its sides shining white In the glow of the sun. Lone stands the Hangar. In the center of the field’s Wide, windswept level A Beacon, a haven, too, For weary airmen Exhausted by long hours At the ship’s controls. Only a building, yet symbolic Of the age of wonders, The age of speed, and Unheard of accomplishments By men of genius, men Of daring, men skilled In the workings of machines. More than mere columns Of steel and concrete— A monument of shining light Flashing forth, a signal, A herald to the hordes, Of advancing civilization. Waldo Miller, June ’30. Winter Loves Don’t you love the flaky snowdrifts, Pearly white, Looking like high mountain summits Bathed in light? Don’t you love the sound of sleighbells Ringing clear, As it leaps and bounds and revels Drawing near? Don’t you love the frozen water’s Silver sheen, Looking like the shining tatters Of a dream? Don’t you love the marks of footprints In the snow, Seeming like the tracks of giants Long ago? Fay Bolton, June ’30. Nineteen THE REFLECTOR Dark Mountain It seems to me that I have wandered Miles—and miles through empty space, And still I cannot make an end of darkness. All night I have sought and have tried to see, But only shadows limp across my path. Long and long ago—if I remember rightly— Some wise fools in the tavern spoke and told me To be sure that I had oil and lanterns, For often night comes quickly, when the lights are unprepared. Dimly too, I recollect, how I ridiculed the thought, And how I finally sprang up from the fire And my wines and sallied forth into the night To show the fools that brave men Have no sentimental fear of darkness. At first the winds, like windmills on the shore, Whirled icy bits of snow before my eyes; And often, too, I paused to see If trees and rocks stood starkly out against the snow, But only vague, white blurs appeared where woods had been Then of a sudden, when I stopped for rest, I found I could not see how cliffs Cut silhouettes against the whiteness of the fields! I screamed, I forced my voice into the night, And begged for lanterns for my eyes, But only silence and the echoes answered; Even the wolves were hushed within their holes— And now I stumble on across the hills With nothing but my prayer? to guide me. Here are shadows—there are shadows Pressing in around my head And tying strips of black across my eyes. O God—my God! Where are the lanterns! 0 God! Where is the oil! 1 cannot perish here where winds and snowdrifts Make a mincing end of living warmth—O God—my God! But wait! If I sit beneath the friendly shelter of a tree And wait and pray—why, some of those wise fools Who told me to take lamps and oil Will know my plight and pity me! And they will come and find me Huddled in a sightless heap upon the snow. And they will place a lantern in my hand! And they will light a lantern for my eyes, And they will light a lantern for my eyes, And they will light a lantern— Vernon Grounds, Feb. ’32. Twenty THE REFLECTOR The Hole Is Right HERE she sat, as if a reigning queen, upset by trials and tribula- tion. Her delicately carved features were drawn tight. Her eyes sparkled like the glowing embers of a log fire after it is out. Her dainty hands were transformed into tightly clenched fists. The rings on her fingers bit cruelly into her flesh. Great heavens !---if only some kind fairy would come to her asssistance. From her position, she looked down upon a masculine figure kneel- ing before her. Her bowed head lifted slightly----------expectantly! She must decide at once! Yet as he began to speak, she hesitated. What if her decision be wrong? Across her mind flashed forgotten pages of history. Did Caesar hesitate at the Rubicon?-----Did Cleopatra flirt with the adder?-----Did Nero hesitate while Rome burned? No! She was sure on the last point at least. History said he fiddled. She would decide! Yes—her mind was made up. But, as her faintly rouged lips parted, thoughts of home, of parents, of all that was her very own, entered into her troubled brain. She was unable to banish them! If she decided wrongly, what then? Would she dare again to face her friends? Impossible! She would be a leper, an outcast-------shunned by society. She twitched convulsively at the thought. Her mother had warned her again and again! Yes---------if she could only remember. Was there no loop-hole for escape? She looked down distractedly at the bent figure before her---a ripple of fear passed over her body. She must face the consequences; let fate take its course. She drew a deep breath! Try the shoe on the left foot, please?” A delicately shaped foot was thrust forward. A sigh of relief escaped her. She had decided correctly! -----the hole was in the right stocking! Eleanor De Mattia, June ’30. The Sparroiu I saw a little sparrow, Sitting in the snow. He winked at me so cheerily, He seemed to laugh—just so. I looked at him, he looked at me, And then we laughed together. He seemed to say— Come out and play, and never mind weather.” Spirit of Aviation Just a speck Up in the sky. Now it turns into a fly. Now it grows into a crane. Now I see , That it’s a plane. the Charles Alles, Feb. ’32. Twenty-one Carol Propper, Feb. ’32. THE REFLECTOR Twenty-two Gardens Wandering Through the countryside I chanced to catch a glimpse Of crimson, gold, blue, In stately but severe rows, With each flower in its place And none but dead ones cut, Stiff marble seats, A fountain which bravely sang As if to dispel the gloom. No children with their innocent ways romped there As in another garden I had seen many times, A garden which also held a riot of colors, But they were growing in lovely confusion. No Delphiniums” Or Myostis Palustria” Or Primula Vulgaris” blossomed there, But larkspur, Forget-me-nots, And primroses in all their quaint sweetness did, And seemed far sweeter than those with botanical names, For love blossomed with the other flowers in this garden. Margaret Leary, June ’30. The Wind Sharply, saucily slapping at me, Sweeping through the streets, Chasing helter-skelter, Dancing, spinning leaves, Miniature whirling dervishes, The wind, gay and mischievous, Darting round the corners, Twitching at my hat, Fingering my hair, Then, despairingly, longingly, leaving me, Played again with the leaves, Sought them in their corners Where they trembled at his breath, Tried to climb the wall. Gathering them up, He dashed down the street Slapping, like a naughty boy, At the hanging signs, Kicking up his heels at me, Throwing a farewell handful of dust. Evelyn Novack, June ’30. THE REFLECTOR Twenty-three THE REFLECTOR My European Tour C7 n startec f°r t ie boat, c e S.S. Berlin, on Friday evening at seven iCjj o’clock. At eight we arrived at the Forty-second street pier. We got out of the car and on the boat as fast as we could, eager for our new adventure. When we arrived at our cabins, we found them filled with friends and all sorts of packages both large and small. After bidding our friends good-bye, we went up to the promenade deck to catch the last glimpse of New York, for the boat had already started. From the twenty-seventh of June to the tenth of July we saw nothing but water. At times the sea was quite rough and it was rather cold, but we did not mind that. On the morning of July eleventh we reached Plymouth, England. In the afternoon at about three o’clock, we reached Cherbourg, where several passengers got off. The following morning we arrived at Bremen. After our baggage had been inspected we got into our car, which was already off the boat. Twenty-lour THE REFLECTOR Our first stop was at the old city of Golar, which was founded be- fore 900 A. D. There we visited an ancient church and a very beautiful palace. In the churchyard we saw a rose bush which the people claim to be one thousand years old. Then we went to Berlin, where we remained about a week. We saw the luxurious palaces of the Kaiser and some of the largest churches in Germany. We visited the very interesting museums containing innu- merable relics. We then started for Dresden, passing through lovely pine woods on our way. Dresden is located on the Elbe River and is one of the largest cities of Germany. Here we visited the famous art museum. We saw many lovely paintings, es- pecially the famous painting of the Madon- na, by Raphael. From Dresden we went to Nurnberg, the oldest city in Germany. After enjoying the sights of the city, we started on our trip up the Rhine and through the Black Forest. The Rhine may be compared with our Hudson River except that there are ruins of ancient castles and quaint towns bordering the banks of the river. The Black Forest is a very vast area of pine trees. To ride through it is never to be Twenty-five THE REFLECTOR forgotten. One passes many beautiful clear lakes, and the fragrance of the trees is very refreshing. We also had the pleasure of visiting other cities of Germany, Munich, Coblenz, Hamburg and Heidelburg, the university city. Our next stop was at beautiful Zurich, in the heart of the Alps. We rode up one of the highest mountains in an odd little car, and then my brother and I climbed to the summit with a guide. When we descended we rode to Venice. Venice was the most picturesque city on our tour. The streets of water attracted us greatly. Venice was so beautiful that we remained there longer than we had planned. As no cars are allowed in the city we left ours at a city called Mestri, outside of Venice. Here we met the Queen of Greece who was stopping at the hotel we were staying at. The most attractive sight in this beautiful city is the Church of St. Marks and the square in front of it. The church is made almost entirely of mosaic and has beautiful stained glass windows. In the square are mil- lions and millions of pigeons which are fed by the visitors. We also vis- ited many glass factories and lace making schools. After a week’s stay in Venice, we left for the Austrian capital. Vienna is a very quiet city and is very much like Berlin. We did not stay there very long because our time was rapidly slipping away. We started back up the Rhine to Baden, the international summer resort of Europe. There we had a very enjoyable time, taking walks, swimming, and go- ing to dances in the evening. The last important city on our list was Paris. On the way to Paris, we passed through the battlefields of Verdun and visited the largest cemetery in the world, which is located there. We saw many important forts and a little wooden church in which soldiers killed during the war are still waiting to be buried. We went through the battlefields of Chateau Theirry and Rheims. We also saw the the famous cathedral of Rheims. We arrived at Paris at eight o’clock. We visited the Hotel des Invalide” where Napoleon and all the great heroes of France are buried. We passed under the Arche de Triomphe” which is located in the center of Paris and under which the unknown soldier is buried. We visited the Latin quarter and the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral. Our trip would not have been complete without visiting the Louvre. There we saw the most beautiful paintings and statues of the world. On September the ninteenth we set sail from Hamburg. After eleven days of fine sailing we arrived at New York. Although we had seen many beautiful cities, we were glad to return to New York, our great metropolis. Twenty-six Annaly Rose, June ’33. THE REFLECTOR Domestic Science OCTORS, dietitians, nutrition experts, welfare workers, in fact all who are interested in health education, tell us that the daily quota of milk for the child, e. g., from birth to 21 years, should be one quart daily. For the adult, at least one pint is required until old age is reached. To make a long story short, the growing body requires lime for building strong bones and good teeth. Milk is practically the only food that gives sufficient lime to supply the body needs. After a person has reached maturity, lime is still very necessary, for teeth, like everything else that is used, wear out. So a certain amount of milk must be drunk daily that nature can make the needed repairs. An interesting experience has been conducted in the elementary classes of Domestic Science to ascertain how near to the milk standard the girls in the classes approached. A chart was given to approximately one hundred twenty-five girls, and they recorded the quantity of milk they used daily for the period of a month. The results were most gratifying. More than 90% of the pupils are consuming at least three pints of milk daily, and less than 1% no milk at all, only that used in the family cooking. In other words, it would seem that girls who are taking Domestic Science are as much concerned with their physical well-being as they are to learn the art of cookery. One glance at the majority of these culi- nary artists proves the Twenty-seven THE REFLECTOR statement and settles all arguments. So much for the serious side of foods and cookery. Since Septem- ber, besides the regular class work, afternoon teas have been given, re- freshments for children’s parties and card parties have been prepared and set up, Christmas candies made and consumed. The gala day was December 19, when the classes entertained the Clifton Kiwanians and Board of Education. A six-course dinner was prepared and served. The classes welcome such occasions, and wish there were more of them. The Neiu Wing 5HE new wing, which is being added to our school, is the second (wing we are fortunate enough to acquire in two years. The first wing, which we received last year, was not the same kind as this one. As some of you will remember, it was an aeroplane wing sent to us by the officials of the Teterboro Airport. The new wing of our building is to be completed by March first. It is located in the back of the building south of the auditorium. When it is completed, it will be seventy feet long and sixty feet wide and will be the same height as the rest of the building. The outside will be brick and the trimming will be the same as that on the rest of the building. There will be fourteen rooms in the whole addition. On the top floor there will be four regular classrooms. On the second floor there will be four rooms also, two general classrooms and two study halls. The first floor will have three rooms, one large typing room and two for reg- ular classes. The basement will contain three rooms, devoted entirely to storage purposes. One of the store-rooms will be for general supplies for the entire school system. Another will be to store books for the en- tire system and the third will be used to store the athletic supplies of the High School. Twenty-eigh Walter Nutt, Jr., June ’32. THE REFLECTOR The Physics Club, although of recent origin, has gained a promi- nent place among the active clubs of this school. Composed of several interested members of the Physics Classes, the club has many activities, and it is beneficial, not only to its individual members, but to the school at large. The club gave its hearty support to the Reflector by its publicity program during a recent assembly, which consisted of a short screen story by means of slide projection. Miss Chanalis, who gave us an in- teresting and very entertaining illustrated lecture on Whistler, the great American artist, was ren- dered valuable aid by the members of the club who ran the slide projection machine. The intricacies of sound picture production and the mechanics of the projec- tion machine, were made clear to the members of the Physics Club by a trip to the Western Electric Laboratories in New York City, under the direction of the sponsor of the club, Mr. Joseph Rosenfeld. R. Cooper and E. Furman. Twenty-nine THE REFLECTOR What It Means to Be a Girl Reserve 6VERY year hundreds of girls share in a quest to find better ways of living. In every town and city, at home, at school, at church, girls grow into a realization of their responsibility for learning to make wise choices of things to think and do. In the Young Women’s Christian Association, teen-age girls who start on this quest are called Girl Reserves. All girls are eager to discover new things, have good times, do some- thing worth while, make real friends and learn more about God in His world. Girl Reserves everywhere ask with one voice for guides that will help them to find answers to five big questions: 1. How can a girl find and give the best? 2. How can a girl grow in personality? 3. How can a girl practice her highest ideals of friendship? 4. How can a girl shoulder her responsibility as a Christian of her age should in the world of today? 5. How can a girl know and appreciate her friends around the world in the Y. W. C. A.? Through all the ages time has shown us that together we may do things which alone we cannot do. Girl Reserves stand united in a common purpose, working together in Christian fellowship. In the Girl Reserves movement, girls have come to know the meaning of abundant living, in friendship with girls and wo- men of many nations. Through their activities they discover the joy of creative living as expressed in the ideals for which Y. W. C. A. stands. Betty Williston, Feb. ’31. Real School Spirit E hear a lot about school spirit, especially before games Recently ll)J one of our prominent cheer leaders displayed real school spirit before a large gathering of school representatives from sur- rounding localities. It was the occasion of awarding trophies to two popular teams. After the awards had been presented the master of ceremonies called for the school yells” of these teams. Cheers were enthusiastically given. It was then decided to cheer the football teams of neighboring cities. Time came for Clifton’s yell. At first no one volunteered to lead the cheer. Fortunately in the audience sat one of Clifton’s best boosters. After sum- moning her courage she marched to the stage. She led Clifton’s cheer. Surely she wasn’t the only person from Clifton High School in the audi- ence, yet she proved to have what others lacked, genuine” school spirit. I doubt if the people who preach to us about school spirit and want us all to become detectives so we may find some spirit in ourselves would have done what this Junior did. This girl deserves our gratitude. We all admire her for her sincerity and pluck. I can safely say she has made a host of friends through this one act. If you haven’t already guessed who this girl is, I’ll tell you. She is our own Elsa Flower. Thirty Evelyn Perryman, June ’31. THE REFLECTOR That Famous Bachelors’ Cooking Class r—j ERE the girls jealous! We almost gave up the idea of being bach- Q J elors. We were told so many times: If you could only cook,” and when we replied to the girls that we could, boy, I can’t describe the rush that developed. To get back to the incident in the class leading up to our being full- fleged bachelor-cooks. One of the bachelors in making toast his second day of the course, turned on both gas jets to the oven, lit the lower one, placed the bread on the upper shelf, then waited in front of the oven for results. He got results! Boom! The upper door flew open—singed hair and eyebrows. A scared, wild expression supplanted the peaceful one in his face. After much persuasion, he consented to remain a bach- elor and continue in the class. Thirty-one THE REFLECTOR One day we had sausages, a whole pan of them. Jack Fina took care of the frying pan; consequently, the sausages. We got what was left—one and a half each. Fina escaped very narrowly that day from being a dead bachelor. Then there was the day we made strawberry shortcake. It was short enough, since it took all period to make the gosh-blink thing. We had to wait until lunch hour to eat it. That made matters worse. The ones who, unfortunately, arrived late, got the short-cake but no strawberries. The earlier bachelors believed in the maxim, God helps those who help themselves.” In all we had a swell time. Not bragging, the eats were swell; the girls were jealous; we got a drag with some of the teachers who stepped in; no casualties were recorded, although there were many cases of in- digestion; and we still are confirmed bachelors until we find a good cook. Al” Krause, Feb. ’30. A Trip Into the World of Business Early in October, a group of commercial students, sponsored by Miss Erma Brown, went to visit the Business Exposition held in the Grand Central Palace, in New York City. One of the things which particularly interested us was a new electric, high-speed typewriter which is capable of writing at a speed of one hundred and twenty words per minute all day long. This is used chiefly in sending out form letters. Among other interesting things were: A filing desk which can hold ten thousand cards, every one of these cards being easily accessible; a small but efficient portable mim- eograph machine. One of the amusing features of the day happened on the second floor of the exposition. A large crowd of boys was grouped around one of the stalls which contained a new style front-drive car, which the business man of tomorrow will use. The boys were all over the machine, inspecting this and examining that—while the representative of the automo- bile company could only stand by and tear his hair. The trip home—we had the bus all to ourselves—was livened by numerous songs and jokes. All in all, the trip was interesting, pleasant and profitable. Jack Steier, Feb. ’30. Thirty-two THE REFLECTOR Our Faculty Play ”The Importance of Being Earnest” CHARACTERS Lane Mr. Adrian Struyk Algernon Moncrieff Mr. Langley Claxton John Worthington Mr. Milton Maxwell Lady Bracknell Miss Hazel Le Fevre Hon. Gwendoline Fairfax Miss Lenore Kelly Cecily Cardew Miss Mildred Peterson Miss Prism Miss Elizabeth Morrell Rev. Canon Chasuble, D. D. Mr. Joseph Rosenfeld Merriman Mr. Paul Erber The Importance of Being F arnest, given by our learned Faculty, was, in the language of playgoers, a big hit.” The members of the cast assumed their roles in a most realistic manner and wholehearted 'earnest- ness. Ffolding Arthur Denboske’s words in mind, We have often been made fools of by teachers and now we will see teachers make fools of themselves,” we arrived at the scene of the merrymaking to find the audience in a suppressed state of giggles, and whispering in anticipation, making vague prophesies as to the merits of the play and the players. When the curtain rose we viewed the athletic figure of our mechan- ical drawing teacher, Mr. Struyk, acting the part of a butler. Whoever would have expected him to be engaged in such a n occupation? And our no less athletic personage, Mr. Langley Claxton, as Algernon Moncrieff, acquitted himself so well that his acting was a topic of conversation between the acts. Lady Brack- nell, our stately yet none the less attractive Miss Hazel Le Fevre, seemed to have a bewitching fondness for her lorgnette. The students were overwhelmed with surprise when the two latest additions to the Faculty, the charming Miss Lenore Kelly as the Hon. Gwendoline Fairfax, and Miss Mildred Peterson, as Cecily Cardew, ap- peared on the scene. It is safe to say that they possess a talent out of the ordinary and could compete with any Broadway stars. The girls do not blame either of them for disliking the title of Algernon. None of us ever classed our intellectual librarian, Miss Elizabeth Morrell, as a gushing old maid. Yet that was the part she took and an outsider might have been tempted to believe she is a Miss Prism” but we know better. And Mr. Rosenfeld! Whoever would have believed such sentimen- tality of him? Thirty-three THE REFLECTOR Mr. Milton Maxwell and Mr. Paul Erber, the former of the Ruther- ford Little Theatre, also deserve to be complimented upon their efforts to make the play a success. It was indeed a typical Comedy of Errors and it came as a total sur- prise to us to learn that Being Earnest” means no more than possessing the name of Earnest. And it may be stated that the teachers merely showed a new and engaging side of their characters and did not make fools of themselves.” Miss Hannah Kerwin directed the play and it was practically due to her efforts that it succeeded as it did. Nevertheless, the success came as no surprise for we are all aware of the remarkable ability which is hers. Dot Schneider, June ’32. This One Is R-E teachers human? Sometimes they are. Listen to this. It’s an account of Miss Catherine Brown’s vacation. In the Adironracks of New York, Where sky, trees, land all meet, Where dust goes flying by in clouds Beneath the horses’ feet. Miss Brown was riding counselor. (That’s why I threw that verse in.) Under her charge were about thirty-five youngsters. (Age un- known.) But to get serious, if possible, Miss Brown spent the sum- mer in Camp Red Wing, Adirondacks, as riding instructress. According to Miss Brown, she spent from four to eight hours a day in the saddle, while the students stayed as long as possible. Life was not all ups and downs, however. Some stayed down. On the casualty list were some with minor sprains and bruises, one with a broken arm, and all with shaken spirits and broken humors. Thirty-four THE REFLECTOR The horses? Oh, that’s different. Miss Brown had one horse for the whole season. When questioned about it she remarked: Oh, we got along splendidly. No separations. But as far as the other horses go, I wouldn’t guarantee them. In fact, after the riders were thru with them some needed a long rest.” Who,” I asked, the horses or the riders?” Both,” calmly replied Miss Brown. But all in all, we had a bounc- ing time.” I agreed with Miss Brown and prayed (silently) that she wouldn’ ride her classes as much as she did those horses. P. S. I’m in one of her classes. Arthur Denboske, June ’30. My Trip to Europe—A Narration in Three Parts PART I. (An Introduction—Could it possibly be a warning?) TEOPLE who go to Europe for the first time usually lose all but their most devoted and patient friends within a few months after they return. The feeling is, She’s nice enough, if she only would talk about something else.” And to be asked, not merely to talk about one’s European trip, but to write about it, presents an opportunity that it would be unthinkable to neglect. To relate once more the linguistic struggles with porters and salespeople, all the stories that are so funny that even people who have heard them three or four times can still smile! To describe again the scenery—or perhaps the article could be illustrated? To refer casually to the famous buildings, the quaint customs of the people—let exclamation points fly! On with the search for newer and better adjectives! PART II. (Explaining how the material was selected.) It would be fitting, I feel, to begin with a description of the ocean voyage, discussing fully (1) seasick or not seasick, not forgetting advice for prevention and remedies to possible voyagers. This may or may not be the place for a little humor. (2) the interesting people on the boat, (3) the trip to the bridge, (4) the customs. Then the trip must be divided carefully into countries. Perhaps some hitherto forgotten incidents will come to mind. And how effective to refer to them afterwards. By the way, I don’t think I ever told you about our little experi- ence in Mudduk-on-the-roost. I must let you see my article in the Reflector, where I have described it fully.” Or, Oh! Are you interested in John the Tenth? I stood right over his tomb in Sumabbeyruther. I must show you the picture of it in my article in the Reflector.” Yes, there’s no doubt, we must work in some new ones. PART III. You’re quite sure you’d like to hear all about my trip to Europe? Well, do stop in some time, and I’ll tell you all about it. Marie Maurel Thirty-five THE REFLECTOR Beilinson, Harry Cenet, Lena Belli, Alba Benkendorf, Marie Bruchlen, Dora Goetschius, Marie Hughes, Alexander Kirby, Pearl Kumlin, Corinne Cooper, Richard Eardly, Joseph Furman, Earle Hubschmidt, Lulu Jacobs, Helen Kohlreiter, Evelyn Lindquist, Norma Lynyak, Robert GOLD C’s Krause, Albert Ridsdale, Verna Klein, Beatrice SILVER C’s Meyers, Frieda Oettel, Emily Petruschak, Marie Pfister, Maja Shraga, Mary Tino, Mary Wood, Grace BRONZE C’s Miller, Benjamin Mingoia, Mary Novack, Evelyn Pester, Regina Roedel, Howard Roerich, Viola Weiss, Miriam Winkler, Walter . Thirty-six THE REFLECTOR An Explanation We too must carry out the scheme Of Light as our Reflector’s theme So this is why we here insert, (We do so hope you won’t feel hurt,) Our Honor Student group so bright. To carry out the theme of Light. Marie Goetschius, June ’30. DEBATING CLUB Thirty-seven THE REFLECTOR FOOTLIGHTS CLUB T F anybody tells you that he wants to see the social life of the school, you can just tell him to attend a meeting of the Footlights Club—the best and most popular club in the school. And do we have good times? I’ll say so. We put on plays, coach them ourselves, and even make some of the scenery. And besides—once a month on Saturday night, four students, accompanied by Miss Kerwin and another teacher, see a play in New York; then they give us a report on that play. Miss Kerwin, as you probably know, is the sponsor of our club. We couldn’t find a better There is always a large crowd at our meet- ings, which are held every Thursday in the audi- torium, because they are too interesting to miss. A Member. Thirty-eight THE REFLECTOR FOOTLIGHT CLUB JUNIOR PATROL Thirty-nine THE REFLECTOR LIBRARY CLUB Neiv Books Have you seen the new books in the Library? There is a book for every student. If you like adventure, try Paul De Kriuf’s Hunger Fight- ers. If you like pirate stories, The Black Buccaneer awaits you. Should your taste turn to drama, Barrie's Complete Plays is on the shelf. In his- torical fiction, we have Forever Free, and With Malice Toward None, by Honore Willsie Morrow. Above all, don’t fail to look at our Pageant of America, a pictorial history of the United States. Miriam Weiss, June ’31 Forty GENERAL ORGANIZATION THE REFLECTOR Our Orchestra Representatives in Atlantic City JN November, an orchestra composed of 180 boys and girls played be- fore the assembled teachers of the schools of New Jersey in Conven- tion Hall at Atlantic City. This is a state orchestra composed of boys and girls, each of whom is a representative of his own school or- chestra. Among these were our two proud members, John Mulder and John Kowalsky, both violin players. These boys enjoyed a three days’ stay at the Monticello Hotel. Dur- ing this time they practiced at the Ambassador Hotel, had an orchestra picture taken, went to a riding academy on the beach, attended the Earle Theatre, and enjoyed themselves at the Teachers’ Reception and Ball. Sunday morning was spent in more practicing and in the evening the concert was given. Monday morning our two boys returned home. John Mulder, a Senior, has completed his violin studies and is now developing his vocal talent under the supervision of Mr. Campbell, a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company. We have all enjoyed John’s vocal and violin solos at our assemblies. John Kowalsky studies under the supervision of Mr. Deane, of Paterson. He, too, has entertained us at assemblies. Both these boys have been in our orchestra for almost four years and have practiced diligently under the direction of our orchestra leader, Mr. Derr, a member of the faculty. Forty-one THE REFLECTOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor of the Reflector: Why does Miss Chanalis visit us only once a year? Here we 4-1’s have to say good bye to her and those pleasing artistic lectures with the prospect of perhaps never seeing her again. Who has not noticed the crumbs from the students’ lunches on the various desks at the beginning of the fifth period? Naturally, everybody complains, but why don’t you all make your complaints louder so that we could secure the much-needed cafeteria? Helen Okrent, June ’30. To the Editor: Perhaps the reason that we have poor basketball teams is because we hardly ever see a basketball during gym periods. If we were permitted to shoot baskets and play the game, the younger students would get an idea of this sport and so build up material for future basketball teams. Oscar Weiner. Dear Editor: It is now fourth period. I am trying to keep from fainting on ac- count of lack of food. Do you ever find people boring when you are hungry? Well, whether you do or not, I do. I keep wishing that the teacher would keep still. Twenty minutes left. Will this period ever come to an end? The teacher is trying to keep the class’s attention, but we insist upon looking at the clock. Ten minutes left. The teacher is now glancing at the clock. I guess he is suffering from the same sickness, namely, hunger. Five minutes left. They say that the first hundred years, minutes, or whatever you will have, are the hardest, but if you ask me it’s the last five minutes. Three minutes to go. The lesson is over. Oh, I wish the bell would ring. Two minutes to go. This leter sounds like a football game. There moves the minute hand. One minute left. The whole class is tense. At last the bell is ringing and now there is a mad rush for the door. Well, this poor attempt at a letter must come to an end because the writer must have sustenence. Doris Vetell, Feb. ’30. Forty-two THE REFLECTOR To the Editor: The students seem to regard the pond in front of the High School as part of the school. Often as I have skated on the pond, bumped or spilled, whacked by sticks of boys who are supposed to be playing hockey with a large tin can for a puck and heavy boughs of nearby trees for hockey sticks, I have wondered why we students couldn’t use that en- ergy for a high school hockey team. Other high schools have interschol- astic hockey teams and derive much benefit and pleasure from them. The boys on the pond show enough energy and skill to make a snappy team. A number of our boys have joined or formed hockey teams. Why not have our own school teams? Kathleen Trecartin, June, ’30. Forty-three WHO'S WHO 1. Most Popular Jack Fina Roma Berry 2. Ouietesf Lester Pontier Kitty Hubschmidt 3. Most Serious Harry Beilinson Eleanor Hill 4. Most Studious John Kowalsky Lulu Hubschmidt 5. Most Brilliant Morris Friedman Marie Goetschius 6. Most Generous Elbert Moreland Helen Mezzanette 7. Wittiest Fred Eberling Ellen Nadell 8. Biggest Grinds Harry Beilinson Sarah Wickner 9. Best Talkers Vernon Grounds Dorothy Schneider 10. Biggest Bluffs Erich Schoeppe Helen Bruchlen 11. Most Artistic Jack Bunting Dorothy Grieves 12. Most Admired Jack Fina Helen Vennard 13. Most Lovable Buddy Bordner Maria Schmutz 14. Best Dressers Edward Hussey Hope Carlson 15. Best Dancers John Kasten Lillian Tschudin 16. Most Graceful Herbert Hornby Mary Shraga 17. Most Nonchalant Albert Krause Emma Overbeck 18. Noisiest Elmer Burk Alba Belli 19. Best Mixers John Dugan Katherine Frazier 20. Mos Poetic Vernon Grounds Ellen Phillips 21. Most Dignified Alexander Hughes Eleanor Tuthill 22. School Canaries John Mulder Veronica Noll 23. School Optimists Benjamin Jaflfe Dorothy Richter 24. Most Likely to Succeed William Mende Maja Pfister 25. School Dreamers Al Nordstrom Eleanor Hamil 26. Best Politicians Jack Steier Emily Oettel 27. School Einsteins Jacob Goodman Helen Jacobs 28. School Gossips Herbert Nadell Rose Smith 29. School Sphinxes Robert Blume Marie Hessler 30. School Philosophers John Kowalsky Ellen Phillips 31. Prides of the faculty Walter Nutt Frances Collester 32. School Infants Edward Flower Ruth Babcock 33. School Boosters William Hiemstra Elsa Flower 34. Most Bashful Garret Bush Eva Sidlow 35. School Gigglers Walter Lohmar Nina Tschudin 36. Jolliest Jack McAleer Ree Muth 37. Most Amusing George Kent Edith Grenfell 38. School Mysteries Paul Corracio Penelope Hubschmidt 39. Best Sports Edward Husselrath Bessie Young 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. Prettiest Irene Czaplicki Best Actress Vivian Bunting Blondest Girl Charlotte Smith Lady of Leisure Frieda Meyers Society Woman Norma Lindquist Heart Breaker Helen Kolarz Best Cook Anna Tobin Best Dressmaker Marion Kulick Best Looking Eric Geipel Best Actor Albert Krause Blondest Boy Harry Kroll Man of Leisure Stephen Pable Society Man Lester Cooper Lady Killer John Kasten Best Athlete John Riccobono School He-Man Henry Varvaro AMONG OUR FACULTY 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Most Popular Mr. Best Looking Mr. 10. Best Dressers Best Sports Most Intellectual Best Detectives Wittiest Most Amiable Most Conscientious Most Conscientious Most Interesting Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Claxton Campbell Ham Donnelly Richards Nutt Derr H. Collester Rosenfeld Nichols Baker Miss Kerwin Miss Peterson Miss Margaret Kell Miss E. Brown Miss Ruth Smith Miss Mayberry Miss C. Brown Miss HofTmeister Miss Morrell Miss C. Brown Forty-four Forty-five THE REFLECTOR 2-2 Commercial Class President: Angelina Zanetti Vice-President: Cenie Grieves Secretary: Juliette Moscati Treasurer: Joseph Flick Eleanor Bjorklund Helen Blazon Mary Bobby Edna Egatz Nettie Gondek Mary Kovac Olga Kurlock Anna Pereviznick Elsie Schmidt Olga Smolinsky Cornelia Van Hook Mary Wurst Rose Wyhopen Forty-six Sponsors: Miss E. A. Brown Miss C W. Backer THE REFLECTOR THf BIRTHPLACE OF THOMAS EDISON AT MILAN OHIO. HE WA5 BORN On FE8.il, Thomas resembled HIS MOTHER AT THE ACE OF TOUR HE W0U.0 MC WOULD ASK A HONORED QUESTIONS ' mi. � risJ LMV� wrf r ug, i 8V? HIS FATHER WAS PLEASED FOR WAN THE SHIP YAAPS. OF THC SAILORS AT SCHOOL HI WAS AT THE CT OF THC CLASS BECAUSE Of THIS HIS MOTHER STARTED TO TEACH HIM WHEN ELEVEN YEARS Of ACE HE STARTEO TO EARN MONEY BY SELLING NEWSPAPERS ANO RESULTS. MEN WERE SENT OUT n9 , FIRST INCANDESCENCE LAMP IN SEARCH OP SUITABLE BaMOOO. Eift t EDISON DYNAMO OF 880. _ THIS SEARCH COST S 100,000. f.t 3 ABWE' CCWSON S FlR� T ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIYP. ON OCTOBER l , 1871 THC ERE NT FILAMENTS HE om« TKowas A Edison FAILED. EOlSON INVEN7e6 0 5 0 $ 5 0 6 THOMAS A. EDISON .� • - N' ‘FATHER -f LIGHT 679- 929 BY EMIL BEREZANSKY n fcS . — r - TAUGHT HIM HOW TO BECOME A TELE- ABOVE ARE The ORIGINAL DRAWINGS EOISDN AT THE CLOSE OF I THE OR1GINALTIN FOIL GRAPH OPERATOR ABOVE - EDISON or phonograph made oy tmomas echson FIVE PATS AND NIGHTS OF WOtfld PHONOGRAPH. FIRST INVENTION,THL VOTE RECORDER. PHONOGRAPH PATENTED OECember 24,1 7 . N PERFECTING PHONOGRAPH 1 Forty-seven THE REFLECTOR REFLECTIONS Miss Sachs (stressing the part if plays in a proposition) : As an exam- ple, if one of the boys in my next class should fail, and, if I, knowing that he can do better, should decide to give him another examination, what would that be? Ross: A miracle. Mrs. Dowd: How would you address a President? Miss Bobby: I never wrote to any. Moscati: Hey, Kurlock, are you Russian? No. I’m going slow. Advice to Teachers Do not give homework over holidays and expect it done properly. Do not demand excuses for absences. Always have an extra pencil for the forgetful pupil. Supply extra dollar for Reflector if pupil forgets. Do not make pupils feel uncom- fortable by asking them questions they are not able to answer. Do not expect pupils to remember gas bills.” Latin Teacher: Why didn’t you prepare your translation? Pupil: My father had to go out last night. Forty-eight THE REFLECTOR All In Fun Well, in spite of reports to the contrary, the Reflector did get to press; and here we are! We will open our program with the chanting of our Alma Mater song. But since we have no alma mater song we shall be forced to omit this number for lack of space. Well, anyway, let’s get started. Things I Never Knew Before: (With apologies to Walter Winchell) 1. That the Reflector sponsors would like to have everybody in the school buy a Reflector and bring in a few hundred dollars worth of ads. 2. That the average Freshman is thirteen years of age, speaks with a lisp, expects to go to Harvard or Yale, and wants to know when the next period ends. 3. That the Race Track is not a Race Track. 4. That Mr. Claxton would like to have everybody close his mouth and stand at attention. Things Every Freshman Should Know: 1. Where the fourth floor is. 2. How to find the elevator. 3. Where to buy the Hall News. Some Favorite Sayings of the Faculty: Mr. Nutt: And I trust and hope------” Mr. Howells: Why do you scholars come in tardy so often?” Mr. Claxton: Dear me, why are you boys so boisterous?” Mr. Campbell: Well, Fll tell you.” Miss Merrey: Who didn’t do any homework today?” Miss Peterson: Is your name Algernon?” Miss Kerwin: Remember now, dont say stoodent. Say student.” Overheard Around Ye Olde Schoole: Bill Orange intends to swim the English Channel. Phil Follety wants to be a farmer—no, no, a pharmacist—I mean a soda-water clerk. Pete Conserva wants to enter the Bunion Derby because he feels ambitious. Dave Bordner sent a letter to Santa Claus but he won’t tell us what he asked for. A New Way of Improving Upon Movie Titles: On With the Show—Beginning of fifth period. Young Nowheres—George Held. Drag—Four out of every five haven’t got it. Show of Shows—When a female faculty member’s car gets a flat tire (and nobody there to help her). Untamed—Freshmen. Welcome Danger—Gypping periods. And so the moral of today’s fable is: Don’t forget to buy your RE- FLECTOR next June. So-Long. Robert Blume, ’32. Forty-nine THE REFLECTOR REFLECTIONS History Teacher: There are ten men in the Cabinet. Name them all. Paladino: Stimson, Mellon, Good, and Adams, and---------- Teacher: And? Paladino: Six other men. Miss Spinella (during Latin test): Mr. Tweet, aren’t you taking the test? Mr. Tweet: I haven’t got a pencil. Miss Spinella: Why? Have you been attending all your classes without a pencil? Mr. Tweet: No. I left my pencil in my English Class. Miss Spinella: Why? Mr. Tweet: Because I wanted to hurry to my Latin class. Mary: I hear you’re working. What are you doing? Elsie: Nothing Mary: Any chance of getting a job at the same place? He: Where are you going after you graduate from High? She: To Savage. He: What do you expect to be? She: An Indian. Miss Brown: Cevera was defeated. Mather: Yes, and also defleeted.” Freshie (holding Victor Hugo’s Notre Dame of Paris”): Miss Pier- pont, may I report on this book? Miss Pierpont: Why, no, that’s too difficult. Freshie: Aw gee, let me read it. I like football. Fifty THE REFLECTOR Miss Merrey: If you want to go to college, what obstacle shouldn’t you let stand in your way? (meaning money). Tally: High School. Student( reading): At this time Queen Elizabeth, who had a strong dislike for Whigs, came to the throne. Somebody: Was she baldheaded? Mrs. Grammar (to student who came in very nosily): Don’t you know this is a civilized world, and you’re among civilized people? Student: Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot. Mr. Ham (in office at beginning of term) : Where can I get my locker key? Mrs. Gardner: Go to your section room teacher. Simon had stated that the Reflector would go to press on December 2. Miss R. Smith: Oh, but it won’t. We don’t want to lie about it. Steier: That’s all right. That’s a salesman’s license. Miss Berry: Yes, lie sense. Miss R. Smith to Hornby: Describe your demeanor. Student: You mean misdemeanor. Mr. Applegate: What is a rhombus? Bright Student: A lopsided square. Delay in History 4-2 at Miss C. Brown’s request while Hornby finished a delectable bar of candy which he couldn’t resist. Fifty-one THE REFLECTOR Mr. Berthold (talking about the book list) : If you want the names of the books now, I’ll give them to you next week. Mr. Berthold (explaining trans-substantiation) : Everyone has gold in his body. Voice from the rear: Yeah, gold stones (gall stones). Nadell: What were Napoleon’s two reasons for selling the Louisiana Territory? Student: He needed money. Nadell: And the other reason? Bright Student: He needed more money. Mary: What time did the sixth pe- riod end? Rena: When the bell rang. Burk (the morning after the Wash- ington trip) : Hey, Bill did you find anything in your bag that wasn’t yours? Bill: No. Why? Burk: Oh, I lost half of my pa- jamas. Mr. Howells: What was the cause of your tardiness? Held: I walked slowly. Mr. Howells: You will have to walk faster than that if you expect to get home tonight. In Sewing Room Moscati (looking for needle): Hey, Mary, where’s my pin with the thread in it? Fifty-two THE REFLECTOR Miss Spinella to a Latin Class: Boys and girls, I want you all to so- licit ads. Aren’t there any stores where you live? Ambitious pupil: Oh, I’m going to the North Pole to get an ad for Eskimo Pies. Teacher: Give me a conjunction. Johnny: Chain. Teacher: Bill, your father would get gray hair if he saw your arithmetic paper. Bill: No, he wouldn’t. He has no hair. A Tip That Failed A boy in the fifth period Science class was asked by Mr. Rosenfeld what the lesson was about. He did not know, but a tip from Eric Schoeppe, who held his nose while trying to tell him it was fertilizer, gave him a clue. He smiled broadly and then said, Hay fever.” He Must Be Scotch The Chemistry class was discussing the sulphur in rubber and silver. Mr. Derr asked a student whether he could give any example of such an experience. The student brightly answered: When I keep silver coins and a rubber eraser in my pocket, the coins tarnish. Mr. Derr: That’s because you keep them too long in your pocket. Miss A. E. Brown: Explain an or- dinary life insurance policy. Miss Blazon: Oh, I know. After you die you get your money. THE reflector Staff John KoWaUky ■Romo. B Eerry Edward H VSidwrafh Emily Odell ELLeu Phillips BeatricE Klein Robert LYnva-H Art DenfcOskie Walter NUtt Ben MiL-Ur Harry Beilinson Albert Krause QlEh Na.de ll Jack BuinTrig Marion Huebner Dorothy Ccrleves Melvin. Simon- lerna, Riisdale Mcrie Q oEtschm-s Morris PiedhnoLYv ion ne If umLi in ■RobCn Blvme Marion Ain� Oough Dot RichTer Vernon GvO cartels Viola, Roer c t Fifty-three THE REFLECTOR THE CHEER LEADERS I Clifton Hioh Sck f Football HE Clifton High School Football team experienced a rather un- successful season, having won only one game and tied one out of eight games played. Nevertheless, the boys played a good brand of ball and displayed unusual grit in the face of defeat. Our great- est handicap was the light line, which was far outweighed by opposing elevens. Clifton was hard hit by the loss of Hintermaier and Skoglund, two good players, at the beginning of the season. Since we had no home field, the home games were played at the Passaic Stadium whenever possible. Captain Hank” Varvaro was the star of the team. Our hard plunging, stocky fullback was a demon in his scintillating plunges and sterling defensive work. Time and again he thrilled the fans with his brilliant playing. Mush” De Lotto and Dusty” Dersahagian also showed up well, the former with his crashing line tactics and fine field generalship and the latter with his remarkable open field running. Mike” Rappaport, the other member of the backfield, furnished great inter- ference for his mates. On the line Captain Elect Red” Riccobono ac- counted for a major part of the team’s defense at tackle, being instrumen- tal in opening holes for his backs and in smearing” the opponents’ plays. George” Schmidt and Jimmy” Grimes, a pair of stellar ends, filled their po- sitions capably. Smitty,” was poison” to opposing backs, while Grimes starred especially in the Passaic County games. Frankie” Feruzza played a good game at center. This husky little lad at- tempted to fill the huge gap caused by the loss of Jim” Fleming, who is well known to us all, and though he did not measure Fifty-four THE REFLECTOR up to Fleming’s standard, he was a great asset to the team. Fat” Vare- toni and Eddie” Seibert, our two guards, proved their worth on the line. The former, who is a very heavy fellow weighing 250 pounds, was a veritable giant on the defense, while the latter displayed his usual con- sistent playing. Stan” Woodruff, a substitute last year, leaped into the limelight by being a regular this year. He played a heady game at tackle. Too much credit cannot be heaped upon Messrs. Donnelly and Clax- ton for their fine coaching. The aforementioned players comprised the regular varsity team. Others who received the major C” were as fol- lows: George Winkler, manager; Hughes, guard; Horace Mather, back; Bill” Orange, back; Menighian, back; Kuhn, tackle; Schoeppe, guard; Burk, guard; Thulin, end, and Wasdyk, tackle. Those who received sec- ond team letters are: Bellison, Lennon, Schubert, Burch, Grecco, Mar- chessi, Held, Wilson, Lamanna and Folcarelli. Clifton finished in the cellar position of the Passaic County Inter- scholastic League, being tied with Eastside High. Passaic and Central jointly held the championship this year. Four of our players made the All-County second team. These were: Varvaro, fullback; Dersahagian, halfback; Grimes, end; Riccobono, tackle. The record: Clifton Opponent 6........ West New York ............. 0 6........ Dover .................... 20 0........ Thomas Jefferson .......... 2 5 0 Eastside (Paterson) ........ 0 0........ Union Hill ............... 13 0........ Central .................. 13 0........ Emerson 7 0........ Passaic .................. 24 Total 12 102 Fifty-five THE REFLECTOR RaRin’to go CorvreRF nc e Cap'n Ado Ex-CaP'n Grab it Rip 1 up, Clifton little Pal . This Gentle Gajae—— : Fifty-sh THE REFLECTOR Vww WfW YOVft G iMV 0vK « T w Vv'V 'N'S f viKKxx V-OHCr VvmTS V r « T ' tH CixtAtr T% V. ’KxCx -Of f.... 1 o«.V ' '• TvxoScT tA Cv n v TO Vif.U C. xxTo VWxS capt. V K VPs o 5«w,VWt V XKC OV •ft � ' fKH1 r P Uf V xtAC WWV Fifty-seven THE REFLECTOR Basketball A FTER weeks of intensive training the Clifton High School Bas- T. ketball Team finally developed into a first class passing and shooting combination. The process of weeding was begun soon after the initial practice, and only the best players were retained. Under the able coaching of Mr. Claxton the team expects to annex a string of victories. The Passaic County Championship is one of our goals. Al Nordstrom, captain and only veteran, will be the nucleus of the team. Joe” Janus and Len” Yocona, a pair of brilliant guards, will assist Nordstrom. These fellows know their baskketball from A to Z. It is hoped that around these players a strong team will be built. Most of the members of the team are young, a fact which augurs well for future teams. Although the team will be very light and none of the players exceptionally tall, still speed will be a great asset. The full squad: Nordstrom, Janus, Yocona, Rubinstein, Poles, Dud- asik, Moreland, Jaffee, Dorrell, Leffelar, Grines, Miller, Gibba, Nadell, Marchioni, Catanzaro and Lennon. Melvin Simon, our hustling manager, has arranged an ambitious schedule for the coming season. Here it is: Basketball Schedule—1929-1930 Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. IS Feb. Feb. Thomas Jefferson 3 P. M. Home Paterson Normal 3 P. M. Home Belleville 8 P. M. Away Garfield 3 P. M. Home Bayonne 3 P. M. Away Central (Paterson) 8 P. M. Away Emerson 3 P. M. Home Paterson Normal 3 P. M. Away East Side (Paterson) ' 3 P. M. Away Garfield 3 P. M. Away Passaic ' 3 P. M. Home Belleville 3 P. M. Home Thomas Jefferson 3 P. M. Away Emerson .... 9 P. M. Away East Side (Paterson) 3 P. M. Home Central (Paterson) 3 P. M. Home Bayonne 3 P. M. Home Passaic ' 3 P. M. Away Passaic County League Game. Fifty-eight M. Friedman, June, ’30. THE REFLECTOR fj-lC V°)s Li me: op pop 't J|6R- fc_rLK?e- life B cKfVM7 - Central The beef and brawn of Central High’s warriors proved to be too much for our gridders in the next contest. Our boys started off with a rush, gaining much yardage on a few plays and baffling the Central team, as well as the onlookers, with deceptive plays. However, Central soon settled down to business and stopped these advances. Several fumbles proved costly and paved the way for touchdowns. It was a hard game, every inch of ground being bitterly contested. Emerson Although our team played like inspired men against the highly touted Emerson team, bad breaks and questionable decisions by the offi- cials spelled defeat for Clifton. The lone touchdown was the direct re- sult of a fluke.” Our backfield reeled off some nice runs. Passaic The Maroon and Gray moleskin wearers, all pepped up by the rally held the day before, treked to the Passaic Stadium with high hopes—but alas! Passaic trounced us to the tune of four touchdowns, wrecking vengeance because of the tie game Central had held them to a week be- fore. A large crowd saw the game, which was not as one sided as it seemed. It was an honorable defeat. Our boys went down fighting, beaten by a superior eleven. Passaic scored a touchdown in each quarter. Maurice Friedman, June ’30. O’Shea Then Death! Like red fury Lashing its way Among them Takes one Tabby” O’Shea. Nick Coulantes, June ’30. Four minutes to go! A ball is passed A man comes through Three players block his path. Fifty-nine THE REFLECTOR Girls’ Teams O these words mean anything to you? them to. If they do not, we want The girls have continually watched the victories and de- feats of the boys at different games and have helped share the name GOOD LOSERS. We want to help the boys win; we want to give them courage; we want to cheer for them; but we do not want to share the name GOOD LOSERS any longer. What can we do about it? The only thing we can do is to produce teams of our own. We had a basketball team but what became of it? It broke up because the girls wanted something more than just a team. We want to play other teams, not just our own fellow students; we want to take in money so that we can develop a better team; we want the Clifton High School Girls’ Basketball team to be known all over the state. We want a track team too. Other schools have girls’ track teams. Why can’t we? We need the exercise just as much as they do, if not more. Our girls are not as healthy and strong as they might be and why? Because we need teams; we want teams; and we shall have teams if we fight for them. Let us then be up and doing,” and see if we cannot possess a girls’ basketball team, a baseball team, a track team, and a swimming team that will stand well with all other school teams. Dorothy Knight, Feb. ’30. The C. H. S. Brass Band A T the beginning of the recent football season, a group of t -J high school boys under the direction of Jack Fina formed a brass band. Their aim was to enliven the games, pep up the spirit of the students and provide amusement for the spectators. How well they accomplished these aims is known to all of us Wherever the boys traveled they received the plaudits, not only of our students, but of those of other high schools. Decked out in their natty uniforms, the band made an imposing sight, and was a great attraction at the games. The greatest point to be con- sidered, however, is the fact that the forming of the band was an ex- cellent example of real school spirit. The members of the band are as follows: J. Fina, director; F Koehler, M. Lochner, H. Dorrell, R. Ray- mond, R. Lynyak, W. Miller, H. Murphy, V. Profita, G. Bender, C. Heri- tage and S. Puleo. The school appreciates the efforts of these boys and hopes that they will continue their good work. Sixty M. Friedman, June, ’30. SENIORS THE REFLECTOR Senior Farewell 7 JE stand before the portals of Commencement, and pause to lOJ reflect and meditate. As we turn back on the paths of retro- spection, we see engraved on the milestones of memory many names and events. We see scenes of happiness, and some of sadness— for some of our fellow classmates have left our midst to seek their for- tunes elsewhere, and some have dropped by the wayside. Four years ago—it seems a shorter time—the Class of February, 1930, entered the halls of Clifton High School with one object fore- most—to learn. What we have learned will, no doubt, be of great help to us in time to come, and we shall be ever appreciative of the efforts of the faculty and our principal. Our years at Clifton High have brought us a knowledge of new things, of greater hopes, ideals, and ambitions, of the finer and truer things of life. With this greater knowledge and these new beliefs, we are ready to sail on into the uncharted seas that lie before us. Our years at Clifton High have been merry ones. They have been filled with happy days and loyal friendships. We have reached the end of our four years’ journey. Time has decreed that we must part. With mingled feelings of joy and sorrow, we realize that our happy days at Clifton High are ended. Our voyage is over. Its hardships will soon be forgotten, but its friendships and pleasant memories—never. With deep regret we leave the scenes of our joys. Dear Clifton High—it is farewell. Happy as we are, our parting will be a sad one. Memories of you shall be ever pleasant and dear to us. Dorothy Richter. Smilin’ Through” KATHLEEN Dungannon, whom we knew as Beatrice Klein, is in love with Kenneth Wayne, better known as Herbert Hornby, , but her ageing and stubborn uncle, John Carteret, perfectly im- personated by Albert Krause, having taken an oath that no one of his line shall ever wed a Wayne, forbids their marriage. Pressed for an ex- planation of his seemingly unreasonable prejudice, he begins the story of something that happened fifty years before. There is a flash-back to 1870, when Cartaret and Jeremiah Wayne, villainously acted by Fred Eberling, were in love with Moonveen Clare, a character originated for Roma Berry. She chose Cartaret, and Wayne, becoming wildly jealous and quite drunk, forced his way into the house the night of the wedding, and, shooting at Cartaret, accidentally killed Moonyeen as she jumped in front of her lover. Remembering this, Cartaret continues firm in his opposition to the modern romance until the spirits of Kenneth’s and Kathleen’s mothers, Sarah Wayne and Mary Clare, Dorothy Richter and Helen Vennard, respectively, get a message across from the other world, softening his stubborn heart. Dr. Owen Harding, consumately acted by John Mulder, Cartaret’s lifelong friend, effects most of this softening. Sixty-two THE REFLECTOR Then Cartaret consents to the marriage, and Willie Ainley, Kathleen’s other suitor (John Hintermaier) is disappointed. Now that Cartaret has found true happiness, he dies, and the most beautiful scene in the play is his spirit and that of Moonyeen looking back at his dead body from the gate. Ellen Nadell was the motherly housekeeper. Let us not forget the guests at the unfortunate wedding. Frances De Vogel, Joseph Chiarella, Mary Mingoia, Jack Steier, Catherine Kievit, and Harold Beilinson did their bit there. The last two had their own little love affair. Melvin Simon was property manager. Harold Beilinson was stage manager, and drew the curtains very poorly. Henry Varvaro was electrician, and did most of the work of the other two managers. And, of course, we must not forget that Miss Kerwin made the play the success it was. Hal Bellinson, Feb. ’30. Class History 5CENE: Two old men, alumni of Clifton High School, class of February, 1930, are playing chess at a table. Two men sing: ( When Day Is Done”) When life is done, and death draws nigh, We dream of you. When life is done, we think and sigh At joys we knew. Our schoolmates, and those dates We had with them of yore, Return now—and somehow, We want to see them just once more. When life is done, we share this lonely consolation, Since more, it seems, we shall not e’er regain. Our memories will soon be in perpetuation, We only want to see them once again. Freshmen enter and sing: ( Varsity Drag”) Freshmen are we, fresh as can be, Came here to learn, as you can see By these many books we’ve under our arms. We’ve many books, school is not nigh, Sophomores haze us, work makes us sigh, The teachers don’t think much of our charms. Sixty-three THE REFLECTOR They can teach you better speech, Whether you’re dumb or wise, If you all Answer the call When your teacher cries, Everybody Look this way now. If you don’t get it. Stay after school; learn how to get it. Study those books which are under your arms.” (Exeunt Freshmen.) Sophomores enter and sing: ( Sonny Boy”) Last year freshies we were, This year instead we are Sophisticated Sophomores. We ought to study more, But, then, we think we are Depreciated Sophomores. We’re sent from heaven, And we know our worth. We liven the school up With merriment and mirth. Who go to all the dances? At whom do girls throw glances? Insatiated Sophomores. (Exeunt Sophomores.) Juniors enter and sing: ( After My Laughter Came Tears”) Most jolly Juniors are we now, And we have gotten us, somehow. Some officers, class colors, and dues. We have Miss Merrey and Miss Morrell, And they, we know, will sponsor well. They will see that we have no blues. Since money is what we want most, we gave the play: The Ghost Story,” Sauce for the Goslin,” spirits gay. And now the height of Junior year, The biggest night is coming near, We’ll soon have our grand Junior Prom. (Exeunt Juniors.) Sixty-four THE REFLECTOR Seniors I enter and sing: (“Smilin’ Through”) There’s a meeting we held, and a play that we picked, And we chose all the actors, to play. Yes, Miss Kerwin we had, So it was not so bad, And now we will do Our Smilin’ Through” Today. (Exeunt Seniors I.) ( Four Walls”) (Exeunt Seniors II.) Seniors III enter and sing: ( Just Once Again”) For years have we learned in this school, Four long years. Years together, Four long years. Those years are spent, We are rent From Clifton High. We Graduate And go our ways. But let’s hope we’ll meet again, Just once again, Sometime. (Exeunt Seniors III.) Two Men sing: ( Among My Souvenirs”) Since days of long ago, When I did youth forego, I’ve wandered to and fro, Hoarding my memories. There was nothing left for me Of days that used to be, Seniors II enter and sing: Sell candy each morning, Pack candy each night. Oh, what a terrible task When no help is in sight. The height of our careers, That is—with many cheers We’re off, anon. Now there’s nothing more for us, We’re back from Washington. Sixty-live THE REFLECTOR I lived so lonely Among my memories. Until this happy sight (It set my heart alight) Brought me complete delight And gave me consolation. So now I can depart From this sad and lonely mart, With unrepining heart Content with memories. (Exeunt All.) Hal Bellinson. Class Historian. Class Will Scene I Characters—Three males. Setting—A section room, with teacher’s desk in one corner. A door on opposite side of room. A light overhead, with switch at door. First Thief equipped with Flashlight; Second Thief, with Gun and Satchel. Curtain Rises Dark Stage. Someone is fumbling with the door on the outside. Door finally opens, and two thieves tiptoe in. The first carries a flash- light which is lit. They cross to center of stage, slowly and cautiously. First Thief (in agitated whisper): What was that? It sounded like it was downstairs.” Second Thief: Aw, what’s eatin’ ya? It’s only de wind.” First Thief: But it sounded like----.” Second Thief: Shut up, and let’s get busy.” They move slowly across room to desk. Finally the light flashes on teacher’s desk. Approaching desk, Second Thief kneels before lock on front drawer of desk. He produces a wire and fumbles with lock. First Thief holds light. Second Thief (after unsuccessful attempt to break lock) : This is the dopiest lock I ever woiked on.” First Thief: Will ya’ quit stallin’? OF Hawk-eye will be pokin’ his snoot in here and the jig’ll be up. Here, take this light. I’ll go to the door and keep my eye peeled for ’im.” First Thief crosses stage to door, taking care to make no noise. He stands close to the wall, in the shadow of the door, so that anyone enter- ing the door could not see him without a careful survey of room. Lock on drawer finally yields, and drawer is pulled out by Second Thief. He pulls out papers, arid a tin box in which money is kept. As he is shoving the stuff into the satchel, the night watchman (Hawk-eye) Sixty-six THE REFLECTOR steals into the room flashing a light on the Second Thief, while he points a gun at him. Hawk-eye to Second Thief: Come on now, stick up ya’ mitts— an’ no crooked work either.” Second Thief starts to obey reluctantly. Hawk-eye: Come on—snap out of it! This ain’t no time------.” Just then, the First Thief steps out from the shadow of the wall, steals up behind the night watchman, and hits him over the head with the butt of his gun. The night watchman promptly goes out.” Second Thief grabs bag of loot, and the two thieves, after a look at the inert watchman, make a hurried, but quiet, exit. Curtain Scene II Characters—Members of the Class of February ’30, and a teacher. Setting—Same as Scene I. There is a great commotion behind the curtain. Much talking and laughing is heard. In the midst of this commotion, the Curtain Rises The usual uproar that precedes the teacher’s entrance goes on. Ex- clamations such as: Did ya do ya homework?” How do you answer the fifth question?” I saw the peachiest show last night.” Did ya listen to Henry Burbig” So I sez to him, I sez,” etc., are uttered simultaneously, so as to produce a hubbub. Teacher enters, carrying books, papers, etc. She raps on desk for order. Gradually the noise quiets down. Teacher: I’d like your attention, please. I have a very impor- tant question to discuss with you, but first we will have the morning exercises. Let us rise and sing the School Song.” There is a little confusion after the singing, but it quiets down as teacher speaks. Teacher: I’ll take the roll before I do anything else. Is anyone absent?” Students yell names of those who are not present. Teacher: Now, to get down to business. Last night this room was broken into, and our Class Will and other papers were stolen. Also our box containing the Class Funds was taken. (Side remarks by class). But that is not all. The night watchman was knocked out. He had a severe cut on the head and was taken to the hospital. (Loud exclama- tions from class.) Now, of course, you all know that the Class Will has to be handed in to the Reflector Staff tomorrow, so about the only thing to do now, is to make another one. Just a minute (as students start to grumble and ask questions), I happened to have the introduc- Sixty-seven THE REFLECTOR tion to the will on a piece of scrap paper, so that is safe. I’m sure you all remember what you left in the Will. Now as I call the roll, I want each student to rise and tell what he is going to leave, and to whom he is going to leave it. First, I’ll read the introduction, and then I’ll call the roll. Pay close attention, so I won’t have to repeat the names.” Teacher reads introduction to Will, and then proceeds to call roll. Each student rises as his name is called, and tells what he wishes to leave. Know all men by these presents, that we, the Class of February, 1930, of the Clifton High School, in the County of Passaic, and the State of New Jersey, being in good health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills made by us at any time heretofore made. We hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Nutt to be sole executor of this, our last will, directing our said executor to pay all our just debts, if he can find any, or the money to pay them with. After payment of the said debts, all the members of our class do hereby give and bequeath their good traits and qualities to the under- classmen, that the spirit and glory of the Class of February, 1930, may not fade from this earth. I, Elsie Apelian, leave to Sally Burton and Elfrieda Brukman my ability to write essays on very short notice. I, Roma Berry, bequeath to Helen Okrent, Dot Balton, Virginia Laughlan, and Jennie Erler, my stately mien. I, Elmer Burk, leave my nonchalant attitude toward studies to Alex- ander Hughes. I, Harry Beilinson, bequeath my habit of coming into class one min- ute after the late bell rings to John Kasten and Lester Cooper. I, Lena Cenet, bestow upon Sebastian Pulio my wavy hair and vivacious manner. I, Joseph Chiarella, bequeath to Norma Lindquist and Marie Ben- kendorf my unassuming air. I, Frances De Vogel, leave my bewitching dimples to Loda Brund- age and Evelyn Speer. I, Fred Eberling, bequeath to Marie Goetschius my wonderful sense of humor. I, Philip Follety, devise to Bill Christie and Herbert Nadell my ex- cess ambition. I, Lillian Ganly, leave to Mary Shraga, Caroline Hamilton and Emily Stroney a copy of my masterpiece, Beware of Men.” I, Julia Gross, bestow my practicability upon Catherine Koffee and Jean Jorlett. Sixty-eight THE REFLECTOR I, Herbert Hornby, bequeath my ability to get by without doing homework, to William Mende and Emily Oettel. I, Edith Grenfell, leave my hilarious laugh and boisterous manner to Margaret Leary and Evelyn Novak. I, Estair Kamins, leave my Pennsylvanian accent to Muriel Titus, Hope Carlson, and Emily De Mattia. I, Dorothy Knight, bequeath my fair hair and skin to Thomas Frederico and Marcel De Lotto, and to Lillian Givoni and Marion Gold- berg I leave my school girl complexion. I, Beatrice Klein, bestow my ability to make the teachers think I’m an angel to Eleanor Hamil and Margaret Koch. I, Raymond Kievit, leave my power of shunning women to James Grimes and Aaron Magnoli. I, Charles Kreutz, do will my poetical ability to Ellen Phillips and Pearl Kirby, to add to what they already possess. I, Catherine Kievit, devise to John Kowalsky my unreserved reserve. I, John Kuhn, leave my pugilistic tendencies to Thomas Ranolette and John Rossetor. I, Helen Mezzanette, devise my numerous masculine admirers to Myrtle Englebrecht and Doris Van Ness. I, John Mulder, bequeath to Jerry Kuzmiak, Henry Vuoncino, and Oscar Weiner my knack of making a hit with the ladies. I, Elbert Moreland, leave to Jean Ryan and Velma Plantz my ability to pursue my studies without disturbing everyone else in the school. I, Mary Mingoia, bequeath my petiteness to Kathleen Trecarten and Ida and Muriel Croland. I, Janet MacDonald, bestow my seriousness upon Arthur Den- boski and Robert Miller. I, Marie Muth, devise my lean and hungry looks to Hazel Chantrell and Amelia Macia. I, David Muth, bestow my basketball ability upon David Morrison and Angelo Duca. I, Ellen Nadell, do will to Freida Meyers, Mildred McGill, and Eva Sidlow my powder, pep, and personality. I, Albert Krause, leave my aloofness to George Winkler, Ruth Salhanik, and Eva Bokras. I also leave my at home on the stage man- ner” to William Holster, Edward Husselrath, and Gus Lindstrom. I, Alfred Nordstrom, will my athletic ability to Louis Wasserstrum. I, William Orange, bequeath my original laugh to Ruth Vander Zee and Arthur Palidino. I, Dorothy Richter, bestow my general likeableness upon Marie Hessler, Eleanor Tuthill, Elizabeth Hardin, and Luther Axford. THE REFLECTOR I, Edward Rubinstein, will to Theodore Marchese and Silirus Mene- gus my ability to referee. I, John Gibba, bequeath my ability to sell candy to Emma Over- beck, Marie Farrell, and Walter Sidor. I, Verna Ridsdale, bestow my blond tresses and sly wink upon Dor- othy Grieves, Marian Huebner, and Bessie Young. I, Melvin Simon, bequeath my Kollege Kut Klothes to Francis Koh- ler, Garret Bush, and Pete Conserva. I, Herbert Seeker, will my foolish grin and hilarious laugh to James Baily and Paul De Vries, Anthony Calderoro and Justice Belli. I, Jack Steier, leave to Katherine Alt, Alba Belli, Josephine Stephan, and Eva Boccrass my prowess for rapid-fire talking. I, Edward Siebert, leave my sonorous voice to Grace Wood, Mary Tino, Ruth Barker, and Mary Sgro. I, Donald Smith, bequeath my scientific trend to Louis Salerno, John Pivnornich, A. Soltis, and H. Woodruff. I, George Schmidt, bestow upon Nick Coulantes, Edward Biyak, and Nelson Dangremond my brains, brawn, and beauty. I, Demitrious Shafran, leave my bashfulness to Loda Brundage, Theodora Bruchlen, Dorothy Brunner, and Violet Clewell. I, John Van Hoven, will my melodious voice to Maja Phister, Alene Paulson, Corrine Kumlin, and Elsie Belli. I, Helen Vennard, bequeath to John Schubert, Edward Vreeland, Rose Fedor, Elfrieda Brukman, and Irene Halupka my infectious laugh and chummy disposition. I, Doris Vetell, leave my slenderness to Marie Petruschak. I, Benjamin Jaffe, leave my good looks to John Raster. Subscribed by the Class of February, 1930. In the presence of each other, we have signed our names and affixed our seal to this, the above, our last will and testament. The Class of February, 1930. On this tenth day of January, in the year one thousand nine hun- dred and thirty. Helen Vennard Fred Eberling Elmer Burk Roma Berry Seventy THE REFLECTOR A Farce Class Prophecy Court Scene When curtain rises, court is in state of activity. Judge raps gavel for order. Court Crier: Hear ye! Hear ye! People of the court. Teachers and principal are bringing suit against the class of February, 1930. Class is charged with misdemeanors, not doing home- work, disobedience, and general disorder. Sentence is to be passed upon each person according to the aforementioned charges. No mercy is to be granted to any student. These are the court rulings.” judge (Briefly and curtly to whole court): Each year similar suits are brought up. Each year I have dismissed the case, but this year I will and I do demand that each and every student be condemned to ten years of the following specifications.” Court becomes noisy. Class gives cry of consternation. Judge: Silence in the court.” Court quiets down and judge proceeds. Judge: Sentences are now in order. (Judge turns to bewildered class.) Keep your ears open, your minds alert, and your mouth shut.” Judge arranges papers on his desk, clears his throat and begins: Mr. Frederick Eberling!” Frederick Eberling steps forward. Judge: What have you to say for yourself?” Mr. Eberling: Not guilty, your honor.” Judge: I said 'Mouth shut.’ I will hear no more from you, young man. Now to business.” Judge: Clifton has decided to build a huge bridge over the Weasel brook. You, Mr. Eberling, will be the chief engineer.” Judge: Mr. Follety: It will be your job to discover more land for China in order that she may get rid of her excess population.” Judge: Lillian Ganly! H-m! Let’s see. You must advertise for violin pupils. This means your daily life will be spent in a struggle for your daily bread.” Judge: John Gibba! Yes, yes, I see you! (Very impatiently.) Get busy and open a Sweete Shoppe, and see to it that it is a success.” Judge: Edith Grenfell! To get rid of your noisy disturbances, you will be deported to Egypt to hunt long-forgotten mummies.” Judge: Julia Gross! Of course! You’re just the type to fit in as kindergarten teacher.” Judge: Herbert Hornby! I suppose Clifton will have to give you the honor of allowing you to study for C. P. A.” Judge: Estair Kamins! New York has decided to open a new night Seventy-oae THE REFLECTOR club. You have charge of decorating it. See that you make a good job of it.” fudge: Catherine Kievit! Oh! That’s right. Dorothy Knight needs an assistant in her new beauty shoppe. You may have the honor.” Judge: Raymond Kievit! As you have worked so faithfully, you may be chief electrician at Clifton’s Theatre Palace.” Judge: Albert Krause! I know you have higher hopes, but you will be doomed to be the radio announcer over Station C. H. S. No back talk!” Judge: Charles Kreutz! Yours is no punishment; rather an honor, I would say. All you have to do is to win title as one of our American poets.” Judge: Edward Rubinstein, John Kuhn, and Benjamin Jaffe! Step lively! Step lively! Eddie, you will be the manager of the Kuhn and Jaffe fight, which will be held for the decision of light heavyweight champion on September 7, 1939.” Judge: Janet MacDonald! I guess my mind has not gone back on me yet. If I remember rightly, you were excellent in taking charge of the class candy money. Therefore, it is indeed with a great deal of pleasure that I sentence you chief cashier of the Clifton Corn Exchange Bank.” Judge: Horace Mather! Well, well, my dear Mather, your easy task is to try to make the football team at Harvard.” Judge: Miss Mezzanette, and Miss Cenet! Oh, these modern girls. They don’t do anything but dance. Therefore, I say unto you, dance your way into Ziegfield’s office and secure for yourself a position which will enable you to earn your bread and butter.” Judge: Mary Mingoia! Joseph Chiarella! Why, Mary, Mary, you are just the one to fill the position of private secretary to Chick. That is, when Chick has erected his new hospital. Judge: Elbert Moreland, Peter De Ghetto! These wealthy men will have their idiosyncracies. Pete, as you will remain in single blessedness, you must keep Elby on as your own private and personal house painter. Mr. Moreland, you must try to be con- siderate and not annoy Mr. De Ghetto in any way.” Judge: Henry David Muth! You can be a scientist. Don’t ask me what kind. Choose for yourself.” Judge: Marie Muth! With your jolly and calorie-counting nature, I can give you nothing better than to be a domestic science in- structor.” Judge: Ellen Nadell and Jack Steier! Ell, you will undertake the duty of being campaign manager for Jack Steier, who is the Socialist candidate for president. Do your duty. Ell.” Judge: Alfred Nordstrom! Husky chap, I see. Well, you work your hardest, and make sure that you become a coach of one sport Seventy-two THE REFLECTOR or another at Yale.” Judge: William Orange! Helen Vennard! Pat, you must train faith- fully in order to swim the Panama Canal. And Bill, you’ll be her manager and see that she obeys the law. No giggling, Helen.” Judge: Dorothy Richter! Yes, I see it’s natural. You may stay here as the court reporter. There are no objections, are there, Dot?” Judge: Verna Ridsdale, Belle Betty Russell! Two sweet girls. I see you will just have to be teachers.” Judge: Erich Schoeppe, John Van Hoven, Herbert Seeker! Erich, you can play at being a lawyer. John and Herbie, you two will give Erich his first case. The case is, as you might already know— Girls. Mr. Schoeppe, use your own judgment.” Judge: Elsie Apelian! I know newspapers aren’t very anxious for anybody like you. Oh, no, not much. But, anyway, give the papers a try and make them see that they can’t do without you. Go.” Judge: Harold Beilinson! I know the world is hard, my boy—hard as nails, but maybe it might be convinced that the Einstein Theory is the only one after all.” Judge: Roma Berry! Elmer Burk! Donald Smith! Of course, Burk, it is only natural that you would raise a commotion. Let’s see, now. What can I do with you three? Oh, I have it! Miss Berry, you may be the leading lady in the play, 'Smilin’ Through,’ produced by Burk and written by Mr. Smith. Judge: Frances De Vogel! You look nice and friendly. I think I will put you in a school room. Now watch your step with the young principal, because I hear you have a weakness for-------- Oh, run along, run along.” Judge: Melvin Simon, Demetrius Schaffran! Schaffran, you will have to buy that big line of department stores in Massachusetts. Simon, you will follow him there and makes the stores a success by some clever advertising schemes.” Judge: Harry Kruyff! Doris Vetell! Harry, you take Miss Vetell with you and follow in the footsteps of Schaffran by opening a rival department store. But you can only hope to accom- plish this by sending Doris to Paris to select the wearing apparel which is necessary to sell in the store. Judge: John Mulder! Your job is all down pat if you can find a financier to send you to Europe in order that you may study music so that some day you may become a master musician.” Judge: Miss Klein! Don’t get huffy because you’re the last. It wasn’t because you’re little, but just because it happened that way. Here’s hoping the size will be no handicap in your work as a History Teacher. Don’t worry, Bea, I have it on hearsay that size is no handicap when the little head carries plenty.” FINIS. Seventy-three THE REFLECTOR JOSEPH CHIARELLA President Chick” To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness” Many friends and few of foes, A mile and a half to school he goes, With a president’s mien and gentlemen’s sty] He’s always there with his joyous smile. Mf' ELLEN NADI LL Vice-President Els” Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you” She’s happy-go-lucky. She’s peppy, that’s true. But beneath it all There’s a heart of true blue. ERICH SCHOEPPE Treasurer Shep” Two men killed in big crash-” “Shep” is our big scandal reporter. And can he talk! Pity the poor little woman who will have to listen to him when he talks in his sleep. And that moustache! What a mas- terpiece! “Shep” is our model for what the up- to-date gentleman should wear. “Or Something like that,” is another Sehoeppe saying. DOROTHY' RICHTER Secretarii Dot” She’s a good type, and a good typist!” She’s an ideal girl for a friend, She’s the all-around Clifton sort. A list of her good points would never end, She’s such a wonderful sport. Seventy-tour THE REFLECTOR ELSIE APEI IAN Els” Just a dreamer, aren’t we all?” Her ambition leads to writing fame, Her stories in books 1 forsesee; A ripping good sport who plays the game, Our Elsie Apelian is she. HAROLD BELLINSON Hal” Now according to Einstein-” “Hal” sure falls in luck in Chemistry when Professor Derr needs some information from the drugstore of “Hal’s” father. There are only seven persons in the world who understand Einstein’s theory and “Hal” says he is one of the seven. And what a driver “Hal” is! ROMA BERRY Roma” She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought (?)” Roma to be an actress does aspire; That she’ll succeed we’ve never a fear For of her dramatics we never tire. May she be as popular on the stage as here. ELMER BURK Curly” Happy am , from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Chubby, blonde, and curly is our Burke, To do his work he never does shirk. Oh, no—not much! Say we all, But he’s one great scout after all. LENA CENET Lee” Cheer up! Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday!” Lena loves an argument. Lena sure can dance. Lena may be hard to convince, But she’ll certainly advance. Seventy-five THE REFLECTOR PETER DE GHETTO Pete” Yes, sir! No, sir!” “Pete” is our class mystery. Quiet, always smiling. Maybe lie’s in love, boys! We know this much about “Pete.” Homework, or any word pertaining to work is not in bis vocabu- lary. “Pete,” the boys would like to know if they could adopt your vocabulary! FRANCES DE VOGEL Bobbie” Unconscious as the sunshine— simply sweet!” “Bobbie” likes good fun, And she has a giggle rare. When you hear a very queer noise You know “Bobbie” is tliere. FREDERIC EBERUNC Freddie” Would expostulate with me concerning my numerous idiosyncracies?” Freddie, you’re good to have around When one is feeling blue. In fun and laughter you abound— That’s why we all like you. PHILLIP FOLLETY Phil” Well, Mr. So-and-So, he--” “Phil” is another student who loves “Litera- ture and Life.” “Phil” was only trying to do a good deed for another person in a Chemistry quiz. Professors should also do a good deed, eh, “Phil?” “Phil” also thought the Chemistry apparatus should be taken apart. A second Mr. I)err is our “Phil.” HIT IAN GANLY Lil” Her eyes are pools of silent thought” A maiden quiet and demure, Whose shyness we have tried to cure; She’s the girl we always try to land, For in plays she is always in demand. Seventy-six THE REFLECTOR JOHN CIBBA Gibba Look” Aw, you’re crazy” “Gibba Look” gets a lot of kidding from the fellows, but he's a great scout just the same. And how he loves to ask, “Why?” We would like to have him for a professor. Then no studies, no books, no “Literature and Life.” Boy, we’re for you, “Gibba Look!” EDITH GRENFELL Edie” My heart's in the Highlands. My heart is not here” She warbles like a song bird, Her voice brings her renown. When this Edie begins to sing She brings the whole house down. JULIA GROSS Jule” And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew— That one small head could carry all she knew” There is a girl in this school, Who hardly ever breaks a rule She is willing, happy and gay. Convincing us it’s the very best way. HERBERT HORNBY Pete” All the world loves a lover” Curly hair, curly hair, Does it spell bliss? Along with a smile, It does—for many a Miss! BENJAMIN JAFFE Ben” Tee-hee—1 would a jester he, and entertain the company Bennie, Bennie, I've been thinkin’ You know how the ditty goes. Even if he often giggles That his jolly nature shows. Seventy-seven THE REFLECTOR ESTAIR KAMINS Es” A maid of quiet ways” Estair is a very quiet lass, She never lets out a peep. But don’t forget the proverb— “Still water always runs deep.” CATHERINE KIEVIT Kitty” Her good nature carries a charm” A happy-go-lucky young woman is she, On her face is ever a smile of glee. Sitting in the movies is her favorite position, To he a private secretary is her ambition. RAYMOND KIEVIT Ray” Not too talkative, but thoughtful” Bay’s so quiet, you'd scarce know lie’s around. But where work's to be done, there lie's sure to be found. BEATRICE KLEIN Bea” Taste the joy that springs from labor” Bea made good recitations, In the course that she took, And when the teacher would ask, “How comer'” She’d say, “It was in the book.” DOROTHY KNIGHT Dot” Not too serious, not too gay, but a jolly good girl in work and play” Dot is fair, Dot is sweet, In fact Dot is hard to beat. Seventy-eight THE REFLECTOR ALBERT KRAUSE Al” Greater men than I have lived— but I doubt it” lie reads much, He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men. CHARLES KREUTZ Charlie” Please keep away, girls” He grinds out knowledge day and night, At history he is a wiz, Hut it’s the teachers who know how smart he is. JOHN KUHN Johnnie” Why study?” Johnnie is tall With an air high and proud. He’s a fine addition To a jolly crowd. HAROLD KRUYFT Harry” Ohy Ah, Ah, that was a whopper” “Harry” is the easiest person to get to laugh. And what a contagious laugh! That is all we know about “Harry” and that’s enough. He’s another class mystery. Maybe “Fete” I)e Ghetto and he are twins. “Harry” likes to walk into classes late, thereby making the teachers sit up and take notice. JANET MAC DONALD Janet” Sober, steadfast, and demure” A rather quiet girl is this, Hut one that all the class will miss, She and Lil are very dear friends. To her, best wishes, the class sends. Seventy-nine THE REFLECTOR HORACE MATHER Horry” Y corno, mi bermosa senorita!” Does “Horry” know his Spanish? Don’t ask. “Horry” is still seeing (in his sleep) those big white eyeballs of that colored hoy coming for him in that Thomas .Jefferson football game. We would too! “Horry” is a second Lon Chaney when it comes to making faces. We couldn’t do without him. JOHN NUILDER Johnnie” Of course, I went to my wife----” What a fiddler! What an agonizer! What an actor! What a best-man! What a laugh! What a man! We wonder where Johnnie spent his spare moments when at Atlantic City? Johnnie has a weakness for girls with a South- ern drawl, especially a Virginian drawl. HELEN MEZZANETTE Mez” There’s mischief twinkling in her eyes Helen is tall and slim As sweet as she can be. A nice disposition, full of vim, Blythe, gay and always carefree. MARY MINCOIA Mary” Good things come in small packages” She has personality, She’ll never shirk her work. If her friendship you have won It’s something worthwhile you have done. ELBERT MORELAND Elbie” Blessings on him who invented sleep” Now for Elbie, It’s do or die, In making the teachers Laugh or sigh! Eighty THE REFLECTOR HENRY DAVID MUTH Dave” Toiling onward towards his goal” Dave is always quiet Nothing loud about him. And tho’ he isn’t heard from much We couldn’t do without him. MARIE MUTH Ree” She leads a gay, old careless life” In all thy humor. Whether grave or mellow, You’ll always find some Who are ready to follow. ALFRED NORDSTROM Prince” Athletics are my very life” In athletics lie’s made a name, He’s helped old Clifton on to fame. Faces he makes, fierce and bold, Scares the enemy till they’re cold. WILLIAM ORANGE Bill” To he truly honest, I am rather fond of girls” Down to Clifton came Billy, All dressed up—his hair so sleek, And word comes from the Junior Class That with the girls he’s quite a sheik. VERNA RIDSDALE Vern” A winsome, wee body” Verna is clever, And has a winsome way. She’s willing and congenial, And she’s always very gay. Eighty-one THE REFLECTOR EDWARD RUBINSTEIN Eddie” Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep” Though little, he can hold his own. And push his point with vim. And if you doubt these words are true. Just try to argue with him. BELLE BETTY RUSSELL Belle” She gaily trips along the street. And smiles at those she chances to meet” “A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the wisest men.” HERBERT SECKER Herbie” By his deeds we shall know him” Herbie is a civic pillar. Does his bit about the town. With his blushes lights the roadways, Keeps the school from falling down. DEMETRIUS SHAFRAN Mitt” Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are small” “Mitt” is so very quiet. That to most of us he is unknown; But those who are acquainted with him Know him to be “Ace High.” MELVIN SIMON Dan” He believes that it pays to advertise” “Dan” is quite a speaker, He’s going to study law. He will make a great success And be well in the fore. Eighty-two THE REFLECTOR DONALD SMITH Don” 1 am a quiet gentleman, and would sit and think” Donald Smith—of whom we write, Is a boy who does tilings right. In his quiet, silent way, Always faithfully, his part he’ll play. JACK STEIER Jack” A man governed by his own opinions” An orator of no mean repute His speech concise and clear. Debating, too, he sails right thru’ Without a tack or veer. JOHN VAN HOVEN Johnnie” I love a lassie” Johnnie is tall, Johnnie is spare, He can get any station That’s “on the air.” HELEN VENNARD Pat” Smiles, smiles, unending smiles, In radiant lines for miles and miles” Our “Pat” is sincere and sweet, With winning ways that can’t be beat, A girl with pep and vivacity. And what a personality! DORIS VE I ELL Doris” I’m resolved to grow fat” Sometimes here, Sometimes there, We see Doris Most anywhere. Eighty-three THE REFLECTOR THE REFLECTOR -f� v «v f - ■■■ ■ ■ -V- — FORSTMANN HUFFMANN CO. Passaic, N. J. Jacques Wolf Co. Manufacturing Chemists and Importers PASSAIC. N.eJ. Two Telephone Walker 02 S7 HAVENS CO. Manufacturing Jewelers Class Pins, Rings, Medals and Trophies Quality — Service — Satisfaction 17-19 THOMPSON STREET, NEW YORK CITY A SECRETARIAL CAREER What does it offer the High School grad- uate and under-graduate? The demand for trained secretaries and the opportunities which you may expect in this field are indicated clearly by the following advertise- ments, selected at random from a score or more, which appeared in a sin- gle edition of THE NEW YORK TIMES. SECRETARY—A well-known de- partment store has an opening for secretary to one of the merchandise managers; state age, education, relig- ion and other facts. Y 2291 Times Annex. SECR ETARY EXECUTIVE—Be- tween 25 and 30 years old; must have done executive work; good ap- pearance, well mannered; excellent references. Call Monday, 10 A. M. to I P. M. Ask for Mr. Wall, 1,235 Broadway. SECRETA R Y STENOGRA PHE It —Good education and background, experienced; splendid opportunity in publicity office; write fully stating salary desired. P 351 Times. SECRETARY- -Expert stenographer for executive large corporation; state religion, experience, salary de- sired. C. C. 600 Times. SECRETARY STENOGRA PHER —Excellent opportunity; well ex- perienced. W 396 Times. SECRETARY—One capable of doing detail work. Apply Monday morn- ing, 138 East 47th. SECRETARY—Doctor’s office; must he willing, proficient and tactful. W 160 Times. Students of Clifton High School, you can qualify quickly and thoroughly at the Drake School for a position as Executive or Private Secretary. Our Year Book for 1929 contains the facts. Send for a copy. DRAKE BUSINESS SCHOOL PASSAIC Telephone: Passaic Two NEW JERSEY Dr. ALFRED PFISTER Five MOUTU TO MOUTH ADVETJITIN6 . Uar beerj or|e of tt| rrja f potent factory ir| Phjoerji Zcuccey !,PUON(7for PWOEMIX' MUR y HIU.9OI4 BETTB PUOTO QB ING COMPANY DAY MIQufjWyiCE: = 305 East4.7' St. “ MEWYORKCITY HENRY DOHERTY SILK Co. Seven espite chilly, changeable days -- Chilly, changeable autumn days empha- size the comfort and convenience of Wil- liams fuel oil heating for residences, apartments and buildings. Old fashioned heating methods require the work and worry of starting a fire; rooms quickly become too warm—fuel is wasted. Or else, if no heat is provided, occupants shiver and complain. Auto- matically, dependably, Williams Oil-O- Matic maintains even, healthful tempera- tures in any weather. Williams Oil-O- Matic uses fuel oil which is lowest in cost and highest in heat units. Specify .Williams Oil-O-Matic heating for your jobs with confidence—Oil-O-Matic is ten years and 90,000 installations be- yond experiment. Williams oil burners are serving more owners than any other make! Williams’ Engineering Depart- ment offers you practical and prompt co-operation on any heating problem, v A RADIO TREAT Tune your radio to WJZ and NBC chain sta- tions at 10 o’clock Eastern Standard Time each Tuesday night. Friday nights at 8:30 Central Standard Time time in WGN, Chicago lS[ew OIL-O-MATIC JUNIOR! Write for specifications of Williams new lower priced Oil-O-Matic Junior for in- stallations up to 750 sq. ft. steam or 1250 sq. ft. hot water direct radiation. owe Listed as Standard by Underwriters’ Laboratories STANDARD PLUMBING HEATING CO., Inc. 183 ELLISON STREET %S0N, N. J. SHERWOOD 1508 For Appointments Phone Sherwood 7138 Telephones—678 - 679 We Make Loveliness Lovelier — The Edythe Vanity Shoppe McGill’s Quality Market Expert Service in All Branches of Beauty Culture Opp. Passaic Post Office 1146 MAIN ST., PATERSON, N. J. (Near Crooks Ave.) Old Shoes Made New in 10 to 15 Minutes P. BufFone ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING Alfonse J. De Rose Specializing in Ladies’ Shoes CLASS 1919 181 LAKEVIEW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Near Piaget Ave. Fred J. Friend Phone: Passaic 9256-J CLASS 1919 Rose Macaluso PIANO TEACHER COUNSELOR-AT-LAW 14 VAN RIPER AVE. ’Phone: Sherwood 5480 Edward G. Ulbricht Rubin Fox Real Estate and Insurance Engineer and Surveyor La review Building 125 CROOKS AVENUE (Near Main Street) PATERSON, NEW JERSEY Res: 809 West Third St., Clifton, N. .J. Nine Phone: Sherwood 7537 Residence Phone: Lambert 1120-M GRIMSHAW, FLORIST Say It with Flowers; but Say It with Ours” CUT FLOWERS - PLANTS - FLORAL DESIGNS Commencement Decorations have been furnished by us 981 MAIN STREET : PATERSON, N. J. Clifton Chemical Laboratory DR. C. KLEBER OAKLAND PONTIAC G. M. C. TRUCKS Lake Avenue Garage F. ZULIANO, Prop. GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING 54 LAKE AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone: Passaic 564 Phone Passaic 7 Kenneth H. Robinson GENERAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE-MORTGAGE LOANS MAIN AND CLIFTON AVES. CLIFTON, N. J. Ten CLIFTON KIWANIS CLUB OBJECTIVES To promote enduring service for under-privileged chil- dren, emphasizing personal contact with assistance to an individual child by every Kiwanian. To promote intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizen- ship through an understanding of the fundamentals of gov- ernment and of our responsibilities as citizens to actively participate in the solution of public problems and in com- munity service. To promote as fundamental principles in business and professional life the ideals expressed in the Kiwanis statement of business standards. To provide vocational guidance and placement for young men and women through the cooperation of every Kiwanian with those interested in his business or professional vocation. Eleven Clifton Lodge No. 1569 B. P. O. E. Twelve DRUGS SODA CONFECTIONERY Stop for a Soda at Applebaum’s CORNER CLIFTON AVENUE AND FIFTH STREET Holland-American Bakery JAMES J. LUB 622 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY ALLOW US TO HELP YOU ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS We Profit As We Serve CLIFTON NATIONAL BANK CORNER MAIN and UNION AVENUES Clifton’s Most Modern Bank Building TELEPHONE: PASSAIC 2770 Ridgewood 3045 Res.: 133 Clinton Ave. Tel.: Passaic 3353 The Clinton Market William E. Brown Monuments and Mausoleums Specialist in Design and Construction 146 CLINTON AVENUE 302 CLIFTON AVENUE PRIME MEATS, GROCERIES CLIFTON, N. J. Branch Office: Opposite Valleau Cemetery Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood, N. J. AND TABLE DELICACIES Thirteen Telephone: Sherwood 5 543 MAIN STREET CONFECTIONERY CO. JAMES P. MAULT, Prop. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY We Make a Specialty of Schools 514 MAIN STREET : : PATERSON, N. J. JOHN A. CELENTANO Willard Battery Station WILLARD BATTERIES FREED RADIOS Rentals, Recharging, Repairing MAIN AND DE MOTT AVES., CLIFTON, N. J. Ernest J. Weber, D.D.S. CLIFTON NATIONAL RANK BLDG. Clifton, New Jersey Fourteen Phone: Passaic 5414 SISCO DAIRY COMPANY Producers of Highest Quality Bottled Milk CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY Phone: Nutley 1639 TASTY BOX LUNCH CO. GEO. W. HARMON, Prop. LUNCHES FOR ALL OCCASIONS 308 WASHINGTON AYE. NUTLEY, X. J. Phone 1975 ALBERT MARTIN D. L. W. COAL 169 PROSPECT STREET PASSAIC, N. J. Yard: HOWE AVE. and I). L. W. R. R. Fifteen Wisconsin 6320 WHITE STUDIO 220 WEST FORTY-SECOND STREET NEW YORK CITY Photographers for this Issue of the Reflector BELL BROTHERS Long Distance and Local Moving, Trucking Modern, Padded Vans Honest, Competent Employes Phone: 3616 Residence: 5456 PASSAIC, N. J. N. P. Nelson Iron Works Napon Rayon Corp. ALL WOOD PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Ci.ifton Boulevard CLIFTON, N. J. For Good Paints See John L. Lundsted Stephan Gaal WHOLESALE FLORIST GLASS, VARNISH AND PAINT SUPPLIES Carnations a Specialty — Tel. Passaic 6769 Bloomfield Ave. Phone: Passaic 2987 Clifton, N. J. 239 Parker Ave., Clifton, N. J. Sixteen Phone Passaic 352 Van Orden Auto Sales HAROLD VAN ORDEN VIKING EIGHT OLDSMOBILE SIX Sales and Service 298 Clifton Ave. Clifton, N. J. Sales Rooms 789 Main Ave. Passaic, N. J. Quality :: Cleanliness :: Service U. S. RESTAURANT Catering for All Occasions WE FEATURE A SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Served between noon and 9 p in. 713 Main Ave. Clifton, N. J. Phone 950 691 Main Ave. Passaic, N. J. Phone 2435 IMHOFF-BERG A SIX IN THE PRICE SIFK DYEING RANGE OF A FOUR COMPANY Stephens Motor Sales, Inc. — PATERS 0 N, N . J . 300 CLIFTON AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Seventeen HOWARD G. ROBINSON WALTER L. JENKINSON ROBBY JENK Sport Goods Artistic Taxidermists and Felt Novelties Manufacturers 452 UNION AVENUE, PATERSON, N. J. ’Phone: Passaic 2074-W ’Phone: 9038 Res. ’Phone: 1889-J Mary M. Figarotta Jaffe’s Teacher of Piano MEAT AND POULTRY MARKET Classes in Theory and Music Appreciation Orders Delivered 83 WASHINGTON AVENUE Clifton. N. J. 40« MONROE STREET PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Y. M. C. A. of Passaic Phone 7541 “Service With a Smile” Sanitary Cleaning and Dyeing Co. .7. J. BOSK A, Prop. “This is Our Only Store in Clifton” FRENCH CLEANING, DYEING AND TAILORING 51 HARDING AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic ( 484 519 Clifton Avk. Phone Passaic 5149. Hudson Filling Station — S. Rydberg, Prop. Roy’s Tires, Tubes, Accessories — Cars Greased and Springs Sprayed for ICE CREAM 75 cents One Quart of Oil Free with Every Crank Case Service FINE CHOCOLATES All Modern Electric Equipment for Quick Service We Cater to Banquets, Etc. Try Us and You Will Keep Your Car New and Save Money :: :: Main Washington Aves. Eighteen For Music Try Us First MILLER MUSIC HOUSE 207 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, N. J. LEE HEWITT Engineers and Architects Telephone Sherwood 5480 I. A. SERVEN ATTORNEY AT LAW OF NEW JERSEY 125 CROOKS AVENUE, PATERSON, N J. ASSOCIATED BANKS Nineteen F. Petruschak Chosen to Honor Men of Mark The presentation of a Gruen Pentagon to honor men high in business and public life is now a fre quent occurrence. Who in your circle de' serves such a tribute? Come in and see our se- lection of Pentagons — “The Croix de Guerre for American Achievement.” h ... d — Solar — Cleaners and Dyers, Inc. 880 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Thrifty people send their cleaning direct to the factory Phones: Passaic 2170—Sherwood 0383 Plog’s Garage and Service Station CARS BOUGHT AND SOLD DAY AND NIGHT TOWING REPAIRING PARTS FOR ALL CARS 499 PIAGET AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Day Phone: Passaic 8778 Night Phone: Passaic 3638 Phone Passaic 5466 Cole Electric Co. RADIO SALES AND SERVICE LIGHT AND POWER WIRING FIXTURES Electrical Supplies and Appliances 243 LAKEVIEW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. ’Phone Lambert 3713-W Geo. W. Van Vladricken REAL ESTATE ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC Houses and Lots for Sale — Loans 119 EAST FIRST STREET CLIFTON, N. J. Twenty Passaic 4653 Sam The Hatter N. J. Auto Parts Co. 51 COLUMBIA STREET — CLIFTON, N. J. 208 DAYTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Cylinder Grinding — Flywheel Gears Pistons — Piston Rings Truck Repairs R. E. Wood CONFECTIONERY Castles Ice Cream 708 CLIFTON AVE. CLIFTON NEW JERSEY Phone: Passaic 6033 Jule’s Beauty Salon ■123 CLIFTON AYE., CLIFTON, N. J. “The Salon of Perfect Service” Our Beauty Salon, which caters to the city’s most exclusive set because of ad- vanced methods and unexcelled service, is open from 9 a. m. until 7 p. m. except Friday and Saturday, to 9 p. in. Patronizing oar Beauty Salon means being well groomed. Cordially yours, Jule’s Beauty Salon. G. Hermann “THE MAN OF HIS WORD” FIRST CLASS Max Rutblatt GROCERIES and DELICATESSEN Candy, Cigars, Stationery Is Now Moving His 2 0 8 CROOKS A V E . Sport Shop to — 38 LEXINGTON AVENUE Phone Connection Phone Passaic 7119 Telephone: Passaic 1222 Andy’s Market CHOICE MEATS — POULTRY Fish — Oysters — Clams Groceries — Delicatessen A Full Line of Vegetables Orders Called for and Delivered 795 MAIN AVENl’E CLIFTON, N. J. Rose’s Shoe Store 229 PARKER AYE., CLIFTON, X. J. FINEST IN THE LINE OF SHOES Twenty-one OUR NEW HOME The New Underwood Office is at 15 0 Ellison Street, Main Floor Arcade, opposite elevator. Here, as in our old location, you will find a complete line of Underwood Typewriters, Bookkeeping Machines, and other time-saving products. You’re welcome—whether you come to buy, rent, or merely look around; so drop in the next time you are in our neighborhood. If you wish a rep- resentative in the meantime, telephone Sherwood 4131-4132. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO. PATERSON. NEW JERSEY MAIN SWEET SHOPPE 717 MAIN AVENUE LOOK LOR THE ANHEUSER-BUSCH ICE CREAM SIGN Clifton’s First Cut-Rate Store Twenty-two Try Our Service Michelin Tires Learn the Difference Oils-:-Greases Steve’s Barber Shop Cannon Service Station VAN HOUTEN and CLIFTON AVES. CLIFTON, N. J. 700 CLIFTON AVENUE ATMENIA, N. J. David Cannon, Prop. Passaic 5818 ’Phone: Passaic 1936 Daniel Calligaro Perini Cadorin DRY GOODS BUTCHERS and GROCERS Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings 275 PARKER AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. 286 PARKER AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 1012 Free Delivery Telephone Accommodations for Passaic 1136 Banquets and Parties Piekama’s General Store Ackerman Restaurant GROCERIES — DELICATESSEN Ravioli, Spaghetti and Chicken Dinners — A La Carte Fruits, Dry Goods, Notions, Hardware Hygrade Lamps Special Home Cooking 766 CLIFTON AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. 16 ACKERMAN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone: Passaic 7029 — Rosenthal’s Trimming Store Formerly of Lexington Ave., Clifton Wet Wash and Laundry Service Now Located at Incorporated 343 Passaic Street CLIFTON, N. J. 855 MAIN AVENUE Opposite Police Station Twenty-three Students Admitted October and February SETH BOYDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS A collegiate school of business for men and women offering a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program and two-year Secretarial Studies course PRE-LEGAL SCHOOL (COLLEGE DEPARTMENT Offers two years of college training to men and women interested in a liberal arts course. Satisfies the requirements for admission to Law School. DAY AND EVENING DIVISIONS Students admitted to Sessions beginning in February may attain Sophomore standing by September NEW JERSEY LAW SCHOOL and AFFILIATED SCHOOLS 40 Rector Street, Newark, New Jersey. Mitchell 8410 SIMPSON’S MOTOR SALES COMPANY Willys-Knights, Stearns and Whippets CLIFTON —301 CLIFTON AVENUE Telephone: Passaic 2145 - 2144 PASSAIC —MAIN AVENUE Telephone: Passaic 9469 Indoor Parking (Heated) ALEXANDER HAMILTON GARAGE CLARK STREET (Off Market) PATERSON, N. J. Telephone — Sherwood 415 5 REDUCED RATES—NO TIPPING Day Time—2 hours, 25 cents Night Time—2 hours, 3 5 cents 5 cents for each additional hour You Drive the Car In—We’ll Drive the Car Up T wenty-four Telephones Passaic 4197 and 4312-W Phone: Passaic 1285 Mrs. Hedwig Van de Vaarst General Merchandise at Lowest Prices Donald L. Davison, D. D. S. Wholesale distributor of “Indian Herb Tablet Compound” for — Constipation and Rheumatic Hudson Essex Building Troubles :: :: :: :: :: 754 Main Avenue 236 Dayton Avenue, Clifton, N. J. Clifton, New Jersey Phone Passaic 6680 Tel. Passaic 8400 Thomas Coal Company SCRANTON COAL PITTSTON Rodney G. Benson, Jr. HUDSON AND ESSEX CARS Clifton National Bank Building CLIFTON, N. J. 752-754 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone: Passaic 8692 France National Grocery Co. CLEANING AND DYEING WALTER MENSING, Manager FINE CUSTOM TAILORING We Call and Deliver 429 Clifton Ave., Cor. Third St,. 71 MAHAR AYE., CLIFTON, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. Albert Vischia Phone Passaic 8390 Main Awning and Upholstering Shop HUGO JAEGER, Prop. HIGH GRADE FURNITURE Til APERIES, FRENCH SHADES AND SLIP COVERS :: :: :: 952 MAIN AYE., PASSAIC, N. J. (Near Burgess Place) Twenty-five Phone: Passaic 6855 Athenia Plumbing Co. LOUIS WEIGELE, Prop. PLUMBING, HEATING, TINNING AND SEWER WORK 795 CLIFTON AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Nicholas Dudasik, D. D. S. PENNSYLVANIA TEXTILE MILLS, INC. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone: Passaic 6819 ALERT OSCAR SCHMID GARAGE and SERVICE DELICATESSEN and GROCERIES STATION ACCESSORIES, AUTO REPAIRING 188 DE MOTT AVENUE GREASES (Cor. Fourth St.) — CLIFTON, N J. BATTERY CHARGING GAS AND OILS Free Delivery Service Tel: Passaic 1925 759-765 CLIFTON AVENUE ATHENIA, N. J. Twenty-six National Grocery Co. Barney Kohout J. VONDER LIETH, Manager BAKERY 182 LAKE VIEW AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. 262 LAKEVIEW AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Peoples M. B. S. (� 77 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, N J. A Friend Telephone 3681 Mrs. M. Clare Telephone Passaic 3712 GROCERIES AND DELICATESSEN Frank A. Femley — AUTO TRUCKING ICE CREAM - SODA - CANDY CIGARS - CIGARETTES Local and Long Distance Moving Furniture and Pianos Moved 981 MAIN AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. 15 LUDDINGTON AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Enke’s Delicatessen SCHOOL SUPPLIES CONFECTIONERY PRESCRIPTION and DRUGS AT Beilinson’s Pharmacy SIXTH YEAR OF FAITHFUL SERVICE 676 Main Ave., Cor. Madison Ave., CLIFTON, N. J. 837 MAIN AVENUE Telephone Passaic 510 Twenty-seven ATHENIA STEEL CO. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 3284 J. Tramontin AUTO GARAGE AND CYCLE GENERAL REPAIRING ON ALL MAKES OF CARS Parts and Supplies Gasoline Station 24-1 lour Wrecking Service 507-509 LEXINGTON AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. M . M o e r s VEGETABLE GROWER WHOLESALE BROAD STREET RICHFIELD N. J. THE MAIN BEAUTY PARLOR FRED W. DAMMAN, Prop. Expert Permanent Waving For Appointments Phone Passaic 7323 Marcel Waving, Manicuring, Water Waving, Artistic Hair Cutting, All Styles Hair Coloring, Scalp k and Facial Treatments Gus Gentle Photo Studio Pictures Taken Day and Night WEDDINGS FAMILY GROUPS Special Children’s Photographs 284 PARKER AVE. CLIFTON Near Co-operative Hall Phone Sherwood 3084 Williams Nut Co. The Home of Good Nuts The Place Where Clifton Trades 9 CLARK STREET PATERSON, N. J. Twenty-eight ’Phone Passaic 3133 New York Beauty Shoppe $5 — PERMANENT WAVE — $5 Done by Male Experts J. L. Prescott Co. Manufacturers of Hair Bobbing, 40e. — Marceling, 60c. French Water and Finger Waving Scalp and Facial Treatments Hair Bobbing by Expert Barbers STOVE and SHOE POLISHES 358 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, N. J. Cor. Main—One Flight Up, Room 7 PASSAIC, N. J. Pbone, Sherwood 4222 Sherwood 4297 John A. Van Genderen Van Genderen Sons AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES ELECTRIC FIXTURES Replacement Parts for All Cars and Trucks 84 BROADWAY 65-67 WASHINGTON STREET PATERSON, N. J. PATERSON, NEW JERSEY Open Evenings to 9 P. M. Phone—Sherwood 2042 Phone: Passaic 7914 Hughes Decorating and Dean A. Wry, M. D. Furnishing Co. INTERIOR DECORATORS Office Hours—1-3, 7-8:30 P. M. Sunday and Thursday By Appointment Office 26 CHURCH STREET PATERSON, N. J. Cor. Highland Dayton Aves. Clifton, N. J. Telephone Passaic 3221 The Clifton Journal PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Paul Zschack BUTCHER AND DELICATESSEN Phone: Passaic 3012 151 LAKEVIEW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Twenty-nine ARE YOU READY When opportunity knocks at your door? If not— Why not plan now to be prepared? A systematic savings plan is essential— $1 will open your account — START TODAY! CLIFTON TRUST COMPANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CLIFTON PORTABLE MACHINERY COMPANY Conveyor Manufacturers LAKEVIEW AVENUE, CLIFTON Thirty N. Westdyk Primrose Beauty Shoppe BARBER SHOP Doing Permanent Wave, Marcel, Finger Wave, etc. 288 PARKER AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Ferrante Pharmacies August De Tone PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS STEAMSHIP TICKET AGENT 233 Lakeview Ave. 44 Ackerman Ave. FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Tel. 8543 Tel. 311 Tours and Cruises WE DELIVER SERVICE QUALITY 260 PARKER AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Green’s Brake Station Albert A. Pison LEADERS IN BRAKE SERVICE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 954 MAIN AVE., CLIFTON Phone Passaic 5130 260 PARKER AVE CLIFTON, N. J. The Athenia Lumber Co. VAN MOUTEN AVENUE CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY Takamine Laboratory, Inc. CLIFTON, N. J. Thirty-one B O B B I N K ATKINS NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS EAST RUTHERFORD NEW JERSEY Fred Hoehl ALL KINDS OF ROOFING SHEET METAL AND METAL CEILING Furnaces Installed and Repaired Prompt Attention Given 1307 PATERSON PLANK ROAD SECAUCUS, N . .1 . Call Union 670 Telephone—Passaic 10483 E. Greenbaum DELICATESSEN STORE 274 PARKER AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. City Hall Barber Shop MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON Modern and Stage Dancing Taught La Blanche SCHOOL OF DANCING 833 Main Ave., Clifton, N. J. B. Ratzer—Passaic 7195 D. Heinze — Passaic 2604 Thirty-two Passaic CURTAINS 2418 PORTIERES DRAPERIES The Clifton Cleaning and Dyeing Co. II. NAJARIAN 320 CLIFTON AVENUE (Near Main Ave.) CLIFTON, N. J. S . F r u m i n DRY GOODS A Friend Telephone - - Passaic 1342 Clifton Pharmacy John E. McHenry, Ph. G. Prescriptions a Specialty Try Us— WeDeliver 709 MAIN AVENUE (Corner Clifton Avenue) CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY Phone Passaic 282 Tel. Passaic 10120 H. Von Oehsen Morril’s Department Store (Successors to Silverstein) GROCERIES, DELICATESSEN CANDIES, ICE CREAM, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE PREVAIL :: VAN HOUTEN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. 257 PARKER AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Leonia 914 — George A. Reuter Palisades Cut Stone Works LIME STONE, BLUE STONE PRIME MEATS GRANITE VEGETABLES ROCCO PEDEVILLANO — 401 COMMERCIAL AVENUE Palisades Blvd., Near Grand Ave. PALISADES PARK, N. J. 95 EAST FIFTH STREET (Near Trenton Ave.) CLIFTON, N. J. Thirty-three Telephone: Passaic 4996 OLLDORF SON, Inc. PIANOS—RADIO JANSSEN PIANOS—REGAL PLAYERS ATWATER KENT RADIO EXCLUSIVELY Your Neighbors Bought From Us—Ask Them 216 DAYTON AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone 5847 Phone Passaic 994 “Say it with Flowers” Clifton Tire Exchange Inc. The Flower Shoppe — FLOWERS SENT ANYWHERE 750-752 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY Michael Vapell, Jr. 322 Clifton Ave. Manager Clifton, N. J. A FRIEND STRAND THEATRE Thirty-four Telephone - - Passaic 3002 QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME J. P. QUINLAN 30 HARDING AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 350 John C. Barbour COUNSELOR-AT-LA W CLIFTON NATL BANK BLDG. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 1299 John De Lorenzo Importer and Wholesale Dealer in CHEESE, OLIVE OIL AND GROCERIES 242 DAYTON AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Telephones: Passaic 8740-8741 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO., Inc. ELECTRAGISTS J. Justesen, Manager 5 83 MAIN AVENUE, PASSAIC, N. J. Thirty—five A ' ft Hr� y w' . •• V V % C' V V� '■V - 'A r v V .ail . s p . HO _ ,n ; f . +h ‘5 ;--46r