Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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Page Four THE TATTLER The death of Freundin Johnson, who attended Conneaut High School for three years, caused deep regret to her classmates here. She graduated from the Delaware High School in June, 1917, and died December 29, 1917.

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TIIE TATTLER Page Five HUGH COUGHLAN, Editor. THE HEROINE OF THE MAGNATE. It was a stormy night, a piercing wind lashed the water and caused the excited crews to huddle closer to the warmth of the cabins while they could. From time to time the ships lurched and the decks were drenched with icy water. Those on duty found it hard to keep their posts and the biting wind stung their faces. The little fleet numbered ten small ships, sturdy, easily managed and built for patroling the coasts. They were now pressed into active service and were eagerly watchful for hostile ships. On the Flagship, “The Magnate,” the officers were assembled in the admiral’s cabin seriously discussing plans for the expected attack. In one corner of the room sat a girl, perhaps eighteen years of age. She was clad in a midshipman’s garb of navy blue, her hair was bobbed and her dark eyes flashed brightly as she listened to the discussion of the men. It is difficult to explain the presence of this girl on a battle ship, especially on a battleship expecting to be in action within a few hours. It seems she was an orphan left in the care of a disinterested aunt while her only brother went off to serve his country on “The Magnate. ” One day when her brother came ashore she begged to be taken aboard and shown about the ship. After some trouble her brother. Ensign Craig, obtained permission to take his sister aboard. Joan was delighted with what she saw and ran here and there exclaiming at the various objects of interest. In the middle of the tour Ensign Craig was hurriedly called to the office at the admiral s command, and left Joan to wander alone. In the meantime hurried orders were being sent ashore ordering the crews to return to the ship immediately. About sunset every man had returned and the -ships weighed anchor. It was not until they were several miles out at sea that Craig was reminded of his sister.