Henry Ford Trade School - Craftsman Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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November 12, 1926 Basketball Season Near, Crawford Made Coach With the approach of the basket- ball season. Trade School has issued a call for candidates for the varsity squad. A good coach has been found In Mr. Crawford, who has been helping Mr. Broker. At the Ford School gym. Mon- day, Nov. 8. 19 boys reported for the first practice of the season. This is not a good showing for a school of 1.600 boys. Mr. Crawford urges that all who have the desire to play basketball, whether with the varsitv or section, should report for practice this week. Only one last year's man is back this season and Coach Crawford says that no posi- tion on the team is definitely de- rided. Let's come out and build a real, live Artisan team! The Artisan SALVAGED SCRAP INSIDE DOPE (By Philosopher Al) It is reported that a sad looking Hindu has arrived in the United States to tell Americans how to be happy. We wonder who it was that said, “The more I see of man, the more I admire dogs.” One thing the world needs is bigger and better waist-baskets for sensational magazines. “Say, want to go swimming?” “Naw, I don't swim.” “Want to go bathing?” “Naw, I don't—aw shut up. The vocation of every man and woman is to serve others. (Tolstoi). Just about the time a person learns how to get the most out of life he finds that the most of it is gone. The real color of pure gold, metallurgists say, is a deep orange, not yellow. Ground into a fine powder gold becomes a ruby red. Bragging about what you have to do leaves only little time for ac- complishment. The fellow who is content with little usually gets less. The time has now arrived when you can start making faces at the ice man. Why stop at saying virtue is its own reward? Isn’t it true that everything is its own reward? The dictionary defines a “flapper” as being “a duck not yet able to fly.” Then why call the girl of to- day a flapper? Are her aspira- tions so low that she can waddle to her destination. One way to lose a good job is to feel you are too good for it. 1 Wonder Mrs. Day: I can’t find a single pin anywhere. Where do they all go (o? Mr. Day: It’s hard to tell, because they are pointid in one direction and headed in another. His 50% Pat was taking his first flight in an airplane. The pilot was faking him over New York city. When they were up about 3,000 feet, the plane suddenly went into a nose dive. ‘Ha, ha,” laughed the pilot, shout- ing to Pat. “I’ll bet fifty per cent of the people down there thought that we were falling.” “Sure,” admitted Pat, “and I’ll bet fifty per cent of the people up here thought so, too.” Swiss Movement , A man went into a clock store ind handed out the pendulum of a dock, which he wished to leave for epairs. The watchmaker asked him vhy he didn’t bring the whole clock. The clock is all right,” was the reply. “It is the pendulum that won’t go. As soon as I pulled that nit the rest went like the dickens.” Vacuum Mr. Hawkes: A vacuum is lighter than any gas known. Steyskal: Why don’t they fill dir- igibles with it, then? Not So Dangerous Hey, you two handle that gun- powder carefully.” Why?” they asked. “Don’t you know' that some of that stuff exploded last month and killed seven men?” “Well,” one of the two replied, “That can’t happen now; there are only two of us here.” U. R. 2 Ys Bill Grose: What is Na-2-0-7? Mr. Overbey: Never heard of it. Bill: Isn't it borax? Mr. Overbey: I thought you wrote borax Na-2-B-4-0-7. Bill: Well, that's what I said— Na-2 before 0-7. Clear Fitzgerald: Your answer is as clear as mud. Mr. Glassley: Well, that covers the ground, doesn't it? O That Coupe Mr. Blainey: Well, Mr. Edwards, you’ve got to paint your car red. Mr. Edwards: Who said so? Mr. B.: It’s the law . Mr. E. (very angry): What's the new idea now again? Mr. B. (smiling): Why, any old tin can that carries gasoline has to be painted red. A Unit of Measure Mr. Bratton: Now tell me how you could ascertain the height of the Woolworth building with a pocket barometer. Mr. Rivers: Lower it from the top with a string and measure the string. ------—---------- No Chance John O’Connell: Aren’t you afraid, Mr. Scott, that your theory will be misproved? Mr. Scott: How can it be, my boy, when no one understands it? Case Witnessed The A class of M section took a trip to the circuit court as part of their civics work, for the purpose of studying the procedure of the county court. A civil suit was in progress. The court was opened by the sheriff, who repeated the prescrib- ed words: “Hear ye! Here ye! Here ye all! The circuit court of Wayne County is now in session. A young man was sueing a pat- tern works for compensation for in- jury to his fingers. While in their employ the boy was only a minor, seventeen years old. He had cut his index, first, and second fingers on a band saw. During the time he was out of work because of his mangled fingers, he was paid nine dollars a week. At the end of three months the boy quit the pattern works, and signed a settlement for the money he received. After an examination of a number of witnesses, the court took a recess. The period for the stay of the class had now ended, so the class returned to the Trade School, in ignorance of the outcome of the case. Men's Wear GEORGE M. BEEBE 13963 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, Mich. 25 Per Cent Discount on BROWN AND SHARPE, AND STARRETT TOOLS RADIO SPORT GOODS You will find it at FROMM’S : 1 3 9 7 5 WOODWARD Branch Stores: ; 1 4042 WOODWARD 1 442 BROADWAY 7701 JOS. CAMPAU Plant: Pina and 5th St. Phone Glendale 5680 ONE DAY SERVICE OFFICES 14041 John R ? 13734 Woodward 16221 Woodward i OBTWOiT CREAMERY FRANK S. TOBIAS, Inc. CAR S—TR U CK S—TRACTORS 16428 WOODWARD AVE. LONGFELLOW 7900 HIGHLAND PARK, MICHIGAN

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2 The Artisan November 12, 926 3K£ Cfeti cwi Official Publication of the Student of the Henry Ford Trnde School, Highland Park, Mich. VOL. I. NO. 2. October 29. 1926 PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY $1.00 Per Year Single Copies, 7 Cents STAFF: Editor in Chief......James Humberstone News Dept...............John O’Connell Assistants: Frank Berto Allex Allie William Vance William Toth Joseph Kisil Norman Gmhn Bernard Konapka Herman Jackson Publication Dept..........Adolph Eckert Assistants: Mike Borushko Victor Ritz Robert Leisey Louis Straka William W'instanley Business Manager.............Earl Tank Advertising Manager....Robert Harrison Circulation Dept..........Phillip Zoufal Assistants: Arthur Brooks David Kay Steve Szalai Samuel Schmidt Ray Wills Faculty Adviser............Louis Garden T. S. Progress October of this year was the tenth anniversary of our school. Beginning with six boys, we have grown to an enrollment of 1,550 boys at the present writing. Mr. Wilson, now of department N-160, and Mr. Edwards were the first instructors. They were later joined by Mr. Searle, then Mr. Tel- lefer and, when the enrollment reached 45 boys, some few months later, the writer came into the school. Hundreds of our boys wlio have graduated are now in the various Tool Rooms of the Ford Motor Company as Tool and Die Makers. Some of them are foremen, others in the Laboratories. Drafting depart- ment, etc., and just last w’eek we sent two boys out to the Experi- mental Laboratory at Dearborn. Some of our boys are in various Universities, U. of M., Annapolis, U. of D. A short time ago one of our old graduates Varnel Tomkins, now a first class machinist in the Navy, ran across two other of his class- mates in Hong Kong, China. They are also in the service. Owing to the rapid growth of our school in the past few months we are asking the full co-operation of the instructors and older students in assisting us to teach the younger boys safety, cleanliness, thoughtful- ness and accuracy. Read your card. boys, that you received when you enrolled, note what safety means to you. Do not wear long ties, or rings, and have your sleeves rolled up, and good soles on your shoes; do not scuffle or wrestle (do this at the gym) or throw at another boy. Be neat and clean at all times, both with your machine and person, remember that cleanliness and neat- ness make the better man and these, with much thought, will lead to accuracy. Get out in the athletic field during recreation period, put lots of pep into your playing, go into it with the intention of making all the big teams. Keep Mr. Edwards and Mr. Broker busy finding clean sports for you. Do not be backward in asking questions, boys. We, the instruct- ors, are here to answer them. Give us a chance to help you. Let us in on your class and shop troubles no matter how small they may seem. Try to stick Mr. Crawford on a problem. Let Messrs. Murray and Mahoy know what they are here for. All these things will go to make our school a big success. Mr. Ford is back of us; let’s make him doubly proud of the fact that he started the Trade School, and let us not forget the F. M. Co. will be drawing executives from former students of the Henry Ford Trade School year after year. J. F. EBEL1NG. Library Notes Marco Polo, the most famous per- haps of all travelers, was born in Venice, about the year 1250. His father, Nicola, a man of noble rank, was engaged in commerce. He and his brother, Maffeo, went to Con- stantinople on a business trip, then decided to go over into Asia, and finally found their way to Persia. Here they fell in with certain en- voys who had been on a mission from the Great Khan Kublai to his brother in Persia, and by them was persuaded to make the journey to Cathay in their company. And thus the first European travelers of whom we have any knowledge reached China. The brothers returned to Venice and. after about two years, resolved on starting again for the East, tak- ing young Marco with them. The youth entered the service of the Great Kahn, and traveled ex- tensively through China and the neighboring regions. The travelers were finally desirous of return, and were allowed to accompany an em- bassy to Persia. Thence they made their way to Venice. Later Marco commanded a fleet in a war with Genoa, was captured and held a prisoner for two years. At that time he dictated to Rus- tigielo de Pisa the work of travel known as The Book of Marco Polo. Though his narrative made a great sensation, it was for many years regarded as a mass of fabrications and exaggerations. It had an un- doubted effect, however, upon ex- plorations; and later researches have confirmed the truth of many of the author’s descriptions. Recent- ly a magazine published an article proving that at last all his state- ments were found to have been cor- rect. It encouraged the Portuguese to find the way to Hindustan round the Cape of Good Hope, and it aroused the passion for discovery in the breast of Columbus, thus leading to the two greatest of modern dis- coveries. It was long the sole au- thority possessed by Europe on the people of the Far East. There are now' about 60 translations in vari- ous languages. The Library has recently received a new edition of “The Travels of Marco Polo.” One of the Chinese students from the Ford Service School saw the book in the display case and took It home to read. He said he had read it in Chinese and was inter- ested in reading it also in English. Who’d Have Thought It Mr. Scott; When I realize the wonders of radio, it makes me think. Mr. Crowley (absent-mindedly): Yes, isn’t it wonderful what radio can do. OH, PHIL ! ” A Story of Football and School Spirit Editor's Note: This story has been contributed by Mr. Robson, of the Pathfinders of America. Phil was certainly a sight—mud from head to foot, and wet through, but happy—why, he was in the pro- verbial seventh heaven. And why shouldn’t he be; was not his the winning touch-down, and didn’t his best girl see the magnificent play he made that enabled his school to capture the much coveted silver cup? It meant the place of honor at the banquet which wras to follow: the recipient of lusty yells from his class-mates, and after that—well, who knows but perhaps a few well- chosen words of approbation from— yes. she saw the game. The banquet, the superintendent of the school, all instructors, the captain and his victorious team, father and mother, and just the very special friends. Speeches—that is the worst of banquets, for his own part. Phil would much rather play another strenuous game than be in the midst of such a function. He felt rather hungry, too. hut he knew even with all the food that was in front of him, he would only be able to take a nibble of this and that, and when he arrived home, he Would have to make a raid on the pantry to satisfy the inner man. Now they are givfng the cup to the captain of the team; and the cheer leader is on his feet. Guess he didn’t eat much either, or ho wouldn’t be so hungry looking. Phil’s name is mentioned; they want a speech, but what in the world is the matter with his tongue? It won’t leave the roof of his mouth. Oh. for the feel of that old pig-skin right now. anywhere rather than a speech, but it has to be done. He mumbled something, and tried to smile, but it was the same kind of a smile he used when he had to put his last dime into the collection plate. All eyes are now glued on the Superintendent: his. of course, is the main speech of the evening. A man usually of few words, but the few he uses count a whole lot more than the average year’s supply in our National Senate Chamber. He is talking about football: let us hear what he has to say: “THE HONOR OF THE PLAYING FIELD” “Many of the great lessons of life come from the games we play in our youth. The first considera- tion in all games is to lay the foundation for a full and splendid manhood. We should keep as one of the mottoes of our outdoor life, the thought that a noble mind lives in a noble body. “We should play the game for its own sake, never spoiling the spirit of all true games, nor lowering the dignity of all true manhood by playing for profit at the expense of somebody else. “Our games are our own lessons in noble things. The playing field is in truth the High School of Life. It is there we find the great distinc- tive qualities that mark the men of the English-speaking races all over the world. No American boy can be healthy and whole and miss the laws of honor; they ring through every school that is worth the stuff it is built of; they are blazoned on every playing field worth walking on. They are among the oldest things in the world and they will last as long as the human race. We must think of the game and not ourselves. The game is lost in which one member of the team seeks his own glory. The unity of all for a single cause, each playing his part, for the general end is the condition without which no game is ever won. Chivalry, the surren- der of self, obedience to the law that holds the team together, these things grow naturally with every game we play and we should cherish them as a part of ourselves. We should be staunch and loyal and true, our comrades must be able to rely on us. Especially should we be good losers—we should yield the palm with grace and cheerfulness to a victor who has played the game, leaving haggling, grudging and quareling to meaner souls, and not spoiling the temper of a game by claiming doubtful points or in- sisting on little rights. We must not strain the rules of a game so that THROUGH THE KEEPING OF THEM WE BREAK THE SPIRIT OF THEM. We should be willing rather to lose a thousand games than win one by the shadow of unfairness. “The sad side of human life, made up of cunning and intrigue, of seeking selfish ends at any cost to others, of preferring vain glory rather than the achievements of common good, of shutting our hearts to the troubles of others so long as we are prospering, lias no encouragement on the playing field, where only the flower of life, and not the weed, can grow. We must be loyal or the game is lost. We can never be mean enough to with- ; hold applause that rightly belongs to the victor. “The life of the world itself calls « for those qualtties in us which spring from our holding together as a team. If we hold together as a nation as we hold together as a team, we shall give back to the nation a hundred fold the talents entrusted to us. Thus there grows up in most of us with our play that part of our life which makes a difference, as the years go by, be- tween the men who help a nation, and the men who hold back. If we are loyal to our team, we shall be loyal to our city, and to our country.” Deserved continued ap- plause. “Oh, Phil! I am real proud of you you are loyal to your team, you are loyal to your dear parents, to your class-mates, to your dear country, and Phil. I am especially proud of you because you are clean and loyal to me.’ Some Engineer Canadian, to Mr. Bell: The Cana- dians have the best individual road builders in the world. Mt. Bell: Why, the two Americans —Lincoln and Dixie—make wonder- ful roads, but thatblinkety ?! x ! blank Frenchman, Detour, makes ! ? ! • ?♦! terrible roads for us.

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6 November I2t 1926 FOUNDRY NOTES Officers Retained by Club Members auaiiaiiiiiauiiiaiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiaiiiiiaiiiiiaiiriiiiii.iiiii i iaiia' araiiaiianaiibiiiiiii:iiiimii i:iiiianaiiiiia:ianaiiaiiatiaii | | Aluminum is not melted in the same manner as iron or bronze. The aluminum is put into large iron pots and heated by a gas fire. The pot used in the school foundry holds about 225 lbs. Owing to the relatively low strength and melting temperature of aluminum it is not a commercial practice to use pure aluminum for casting purposes, except in cases similar to that of cooking utensils where purity and freedom from cor- rosion are of more importance than strength alone. The addition of some hardener, such as copper or zinc, is necessary. The grade of aluminum now used In the school foundry is known as No. 12 com- mercial aluminum. The utmost purity of any metal added to aluminum is most essen- tial, especially so in the case of zinc which must be absolutely free from lead. The soundness of aluminum cast- ings depends largely on the temp- erature to which the charge is heat- ed and this should never exceed 1400 degrees F. The higher the temperature in the furnace the more unsound will be the casting. The higher temperature tends to form blowholes and the higher the tem- perature the greater becomes this tendency. Most of the common alu- minum alloys should be poured not hotter than 1290 degrees F. Should a charge become overheat- ed it is best to cast it into ingots or allow it to solidify in the crucible so as to permit the escape of ab- sorbed gases. Remelting to the cor- rect temperature will then give sat- isfactory results. Since aluminum melts at such a low temperature it is difficult to estimate its temperature by the ap- pearance of the melt. The use of a pyrometer is most essential for the best class of work and is invariably used in both large and small found- ries. Orchestra Plans In the first number of “The Ar- tisan” an article was published con cerning the Henry Ford Trade School Orchestra. It was told how the organization began its growth. Each week sees noticeable results in its progress. The orchestra is meeting three times a week for practice and with this strenuous program hopes soon to be able to give a concert. However, the or- chestra is still in need of certain instruments, namely, violins, reed instruments, flutes and brass (bass). With the addition of these the orchestra will be greatly strengthened. Mr. Johnson hopes to be able to give a program in a short time or at the first opportunity which pre- sents itself. Can you answer the following scientific queries ? 1. Why are Sunsets Red Some- times? 2. How is Alcohol Solidified? 3. How is Air Liquidified? For answers see Science and In- vention for November, 1926. On Monday, November 8, the Ex- ploration Club held its monthly meeting, at which time the election of officers was held. The members rewarded their present officers for their efficient service by reelecting Max Schnei- der, President, George Harris, Vice- president, A. Iauszewski, Treas- urer, and Alex Allie, Secretary. All elections were unanimous. Halloween Party (Continued from Page 1) Many games were played and stor- ies told, but the last and best event was the serving of the cider and doughnuts. At midnight the lights went out, a gong tolled the hour. Chains were heard rattling in the attic, and an illustrated ghost story was on. Soon the ghost appeared In the form of a grinning skull, which came floating through the darkness. The boys and girls went home in half frightened state of mind, but all had an enjoyable evening. MORE SCRAP FISH STORY Right after their marriage the gold fish took his bride for a trip around the globe. He Didn’t Noah Lot Mr. Shaffer: When Eve plucked the apple why didn’t Adam raise Cain? Mr. Carle: Simply because he wasn’t Abel. “I love to hear the Professor lec- ture on chemistry. He brings things home to me that I have never seen before.” “That’s nothing; so does the Stu- dents’ Laundry Agency.” Mr. Carl: “I take pleasure in giving you 80 per cent in mathe- matics.” Student: “Make it 100 per cent sir, and thoroughly enjoy yourself.” Mr. Overbey: “Kindly indicate some of the properties of metal.” Sleep: “Lead sinks, copper coils, gold rings, brass bowls.” CUT THIS OUT FOR THE NEXT GAME Hit Em Hard, Hit Em Low, Yea Team, Lets Go A Henry Ford Trade School Fight Henry Ford Trade School FIGHT (faster) Henry Ford Trade FIGHT FIGHT, FIGHT who fight we fight Henry Ford Trade Schol Fight, Fight, Fight. Start out slow. H-E-N-R-Y F-O-R-D T-R-A-D-E S-C-H-O-O-L RAH Sky Rocket Sohhhh Boom (Whistle) Yea Team Let’s Go. Blue and White Fight Blue and White Fight, Fight, Blue and White Fight, Fight, Who Fight, We Fight, Blue and White, Fight, Fight. 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