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

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1958 THE CRAFTSMAN PAGE THREE Many Gain Schooling by Henry Ford's Aid More than 6000 students through- out the United States and other parts of the world receive school- ing through efforts of Henry Ford. Although the chief center of Mr. Ford's interest is in Michigan, he has schools in the eastern and southern parts of the United States. Others, outside of the country include, Henry Ford Insti- tute of Agricultural Engineering at Boreham House near Chelmsford, England and a school for rubber workers children at Fordlandia, Brazil, South America. One of the many rural schools in Michigan rebuilt and maintained by Mr. Ford, is the Willow Run School near the town of Macon. When this school was founded in 1898 it had Frank Cody, who in lat- er years became the distinguished superintendent of Detroit Schools and president of Wayne University, as its first teacher. A few years ago when classes were reopened Dr. Cody rang the bell to call the students to Willow Run School. The motor genius's schools are a mixture of modern and old fash- ioned schooling. In reality Mr. Ford's schools attempt to produce the type of educational system America had when she produced some of her great men. WHO KNOWS Wnere is the only spot on the face of the earth where one can travel five miles south, then three miles east and still be only five miles from where he started? What is the only capitol city in the United States that has never had a street car system? In which direction, while travel- ing on the Panama Canal, must one go while Journeying from the At- lantic to the Pacific Ocean? Why? The first three students who answer these questions correctly and place their answers in The Craftsman Drop Box will be named in the next issue. If there are no correct answers, the nearest will be Judged as correct. Correct answers to the questions appearing in the last issue are: (a) Carbon dioxide gas, formed by the reaction of yeast and sugary is the principal cause that makes bread rise. (b) Henry Ford Trade School was founded on Oct. 25, 1916. Tne students who answered these questions correctly are Rugero Pitico, Richard Greenwell, and Jack White. My Quill and Scroll I write revise and write; I think with all my might. I write until I think My mind doth have a kink. With writing and revision I have a pretty vision, Of on my coat bestowing While my heart is proudly glowing Under that wonderous Quill and Scroll Which holds all my heart and soul. —James Linton Editor's Note . The Quill and .Scroll is an honorary society for high school Journalists. It is a privilege as well as an honor to be selected as a member. Christmas Carols Ring Throughout The Shop Time marches on--but three shop instructors, William Blakesley, Meyer (John) Wins Jansen, and Henry James, detain it long enough each year on the eve before Christmas vacations to sing Christmas carols in the transfer crib. As the custom has been estab- lished it is reasonable to believe that they will be found in the crib today at about 4:15 p. m. This trio, among a world of me- chanical beings, seems to be ex- pressing all the Joy and good feel- ing possible for Christmas. Extra Prepositions Form Slovenly Speech Habits Doe8 your English lend sparkle to your conversation, or do glar- ing mistakes, inadequate expres- sions, and slovenly speech habits dull the effect of what you say? Never put on extra prepositions at the end of a sentence. Where is the salt at? Where'd my bread go to? Where did you get that from? are expressions fre- quently used at the beginning of a clause or phrase. In addition to this, words commonly used as prepositions become adverbs if they have no object. As What is it about? About is an adverb. Thus at , to , from , are super- fluous . Eliminate this fault and add a gem to your treasure of speech and also to your personality. Early Student Guest of Supt. F.E. Searle As a guest of his former instruc- tor, Norton Brotherton, first stu- dent of Ford Motor Co., visited the Trade School recently. Mr. Brotherton attended the De- troit University School in 1903 where Supt. F. E. Searle was then teaching. Edsel Ford was also en- rolled then. In 1905 Henry Ford sent Mr. Mr. Brotherton Brotherton to the University of Michigan to study gas engines. In 1907 he returned to the Ford company and worked in the engineering department, where he built the first dynometer for testing the model K 6-cylinder car. Riding down Second Avenue with Mr. Ford driving is an experience he says he will never forget. Mr. Brotherton became acquainted with the Fords when they sold seeds at his father's seed store. The elder Mr. Brotherton was the second person Mr. Ford went to when seeking investors in his auto- motive venture. Never said the elder Brother - ton. To put money into a contrap- tion that will run 20 miles an hour would be very foolish. Mr. Brotherton told how Mr. Ford drove the old 6-cylinder cars at breakneck speed on the testing track while the late Senator James A. Couzens stood and wrung his hands saying, I wish Mr. Ford wouldn't drive so fast. Mr. Brotherton is no longer with Ford Motor Co. THE OBSERVER A piece of mistletoe (and we hope they use it) to Ted Reel and Carl Boehnke, the only unmarried classroom instructors. There are those who think they need it. Your Observer wishes his readers (if any) a Joyous Yuletide and a Jubilant New Year. Cafeteria eavesdropping: In- structor (to cafeteria boy); Hey, Shorty, how about another piece of pie. We noticed: At the singing ses- sion of the Ford Dixie Eight, R. E. Bell holding his head and R. S. Yerex watching the clock as the DIpsy Doodle was announced. Trade School Mysteries; What do intramural basketball players think about when they see the emp- ty craneway???

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PAGE TWO THE CRAFTSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1938 Christmas Seal Sales Help Combat Sickness At Christinas time, the needs of thousands of tuberculous, bedrid- den patlent8 as well as under- nourished and sickly children, beg to the more fortunate to support the Christmas Seal Drive. This fund paves the way for a continoue war on tuberculosis. The Detroit Tuberculosis Sanita- rium is maintained through this fund. Tests for tuberculosis are given to students in schools, and literature is made available to everyone. These are Just a few of the things that you are helping to maintain when you contribute to this fund. Everyone's help is needed to make this drive a suc- cess. By giving liberally one can .help extinguish the tuberculosis plague. It It your duty to your city as well as to yourself to aid the unfortunate. Christmas Eve-Joy? Silvery snowflakes danced gayly yet so softly through the air to settle delicately upon the ground to cover the city with velvety Christmas whiteness. Christmas carols floated quietly through the crisp stillness to fill the night with heart wanning Christmas senti- ment. This was Christmas Eve. Even the lights that illuminated the streets seemed to fill the at- mosphere with warmth and gayness. Inside the busy homes last minute Christmas preparations were taking place and children peeked around corners and over chairs with ex- pectancy written on their faces. Parents sighed as they placed their children's presents under the trees and smiled tired but ®ht (Craftsman Published Biweekly by the Studente of Henry Ford Trade School Dearborn — — Michigan Editor-In-chief M-SectIon Editor. T-Sectlon Editor. ■W-Sectlon Editor. . Harold McHay . Marrln Martin .John S. Nemeth Franc1e Churley NEWS AND FEATURE STAFF Hugo Miller Leo Zablockl Rugero Pltico Joseph Browne Leonard Taylor George Wardlaw Cheater Tuttle William Coleman Charles McKinney Egldlo Cerretani Archie MacDonald Theodore Klectkowakl Donald Coombo Gerald Spurr Joseph Grill James Linton Norman Bums Gerald Bruce Harold May Daniel Rosa James Gannon Paul Saracinc Edward Mllhen Norman Goodman Alfred Berthe1 John Kllllnger Albert Haining Eugene Szuallas Patrick Costello Thomas Llewellyn William Porombovlce M-Sectlon . T-Sectlon . W-Sectlon . Faculty Adrlser SPCRTS STAFF ................ George brown . ............. Frank Ylnger ................ Edwin R. Ott ............. E. H. Stoeltlng Friday, Dec. 33, !P3c 1 have always thought of Christmas time • , , as a Good time; a kind, or- giving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time . • • when men and women seem by one consent to open theiY shut-up hearts freely . • • and I sayy God bless ur CHARLES DICKENS happy smiles. They would be more than repaid for their troubles when their children opened their presents eagerly and shouted Joy- fully to them on Christinas morning. In the poorer part of town the air seemed colder and not quite so cheerful. The few lights that re- mained lit seemed to be empty of cheer and Just a little dim. Their children did not peek around cor- ners or over chairs. They had al- ways been dissappointed. As the tots slept beneath scanty covers, faint hope shone on sad faces. In the morning they would have that spark of hope cruelly extin- guished--St. Nick probably didn't have what they wanted anyway. Thanks to Trade School instruc- tors and students; some of these children will find that St. Nick remembered them on this, a very Merry Christmas Day. A Soldier of Goodwill Named by Small Child Alone, yet not alone--warm, yet not warm. At Griswold and Michigan, on a small wooden platform, clad in a brilliant colored cloak with a large collar, and two seldom used openings for the arms, stands Greta Fitzpatrick. A black hat, faced by an organization shield, covers her brown tresses. Beside her stands a tripod. From the apex hangs a kettle, which is locked. It has two openings to receive donations. Kettle and tri- pod are the color of the cloak. People hurrying by sometimes pause and help fill her kettle. Each time a cheery Thank You is given. As she stands there enjoying her solitary thoughts her face is painted a rosy hue by the winds. Down Michigan comes a child led by its mother. Passing by, the child stops, looks up at our hero- ine, studies her curiously, and finally turning to its mother says, Mom, is that Mrs. Santa Claus? Record Christmas Joy Through Camera Lens Here comes Christmas! What's to be done about it? Are we using our cameras to record Christmas, as we see it? With shopping so heavy, there are good shots down-town in front of toy shops, in the Christmas tree sales lots, and on the avenue where hawkers sell their kniok- knack gadgets. At home, are we shooting the Christmas decorations, the growing piles of packages and greetings, the light In baby brother's or slrter's eyes as the great day nears? It's fun! And, best of all, the pleasure of winning one of the first prizes of the Photog- raphy Contest may be yours. Be sure to submit your snapshots be- fore the closing date, Feb. 1,1939. State Capitol, Lansing The above picture was taken hj John Nemeth, T-A-l, on a bright day at F. 11, l 25 of a second with a Kodak Senior 616 camera. Besides having pictorial inter- est it shows an original angle. It may be a snapshot such as this that will take first prize. All Argus Camera owners who are interested in a snapshot contest see 0. R. Scott, Room 45. Scholarship Increases Shown by Report Cards Will I get an increase in schol- arship? This question is answered every sixth week during the school year by report cards. Two weeks after the W-section boys have finished their two weeks in class and four in shop, the cards are given to the students. The inferior cards are selected and sent home to the student's parents. In Room 1, shop and industry marks are filed for future ref- erences. Scholarship increases are then recorded and cards are placed in time-card racks. Vol. 4, lo. 7

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PAGE FOUR THE CRAFTSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1938 Thrift Fund System Inaugurated in 1918 Following a discussion on meth- ods to encourage thrift in stu- dents Mr. Avery moved, seconded by Mr. Hartman, that each student be given one dollar in each scholar- ship to be deposited in some sav- ings account, and that the bank books be submitted to the school monthly for checking. The above paragraph was taken from the secretary's notebook who recorded the proceedings of Henry Ford Trade School's Board of Direc- tors on Nov. 14, 1918. Later the thrift fund system was changed, and two dollars were given monthly instead of one dol- lar every scholarship. Approximately $3400 is now given monthly to the students to be de- posited, in any savings bank, for their thrift fund. F.C. A. Rally is Held (Continued from page 1) was to get together the various chapters to plan other rallies and contests. The state meeting will be held in Flint, Jan. 8. According to William B. Stout, automotive and aeronautical engi- neer and speaker of the evening, the F. C. A. has increased its membership twofold in the last year. He said that the lack of ingenuity was the main obstacle in the advancement of science and en- gineering. Acknowledgment was given to Jack Sedan for his interest and cooper- ation in procuring a national of- fice in the Cass Technical High School. Represented at the rally were members from the various chapters in high schools throughout Detroit and Dearborn. Read Splinters for Guidance Get your Splinters'. Appren- tice School bowlers eagerly await this cry every Monday during bowl- ing season. Why should they be so eager to get their splinters? For ages, bowlers have been mow- ing down ten-pins, getting little acclaim for their efforts. Radios broadcast feats of baseball play- ers; football heroes dash before cameras, but warriors of the al- leys have to be content with a few paragraphs on the sport pages. Harold Young, secretary of the Apprentice School Bowling League, pondered over the sad plight, and resolved to find some means of giving them their share of publici- ty. How? A newspaper devoted to the glorification of bowlers. Serve Others by Giving Freely And Generously Benjamin Franklin, a supreme inventor, made no attempt to bene- fit by patent rights. When the governor of Pennsyl- vania offered him a patent for the sole vending of a stove he in- vented, he declined it , basing his objection on a principle which he wrote in his autobiography. Following is the principle. That as we enjoy great advan- tages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously. Shop Practice Received (Continued frcm page l) Preparatory to this series of lessons, E. Y. Peterson, shop su- perintendent, called the 30 boys together Dec. 5 and encouraged them to be more observing and to ask questions about Jobs in the shop they do not understand. At this meeting Mr. Peterson in- troduced Wilbur Goehmann and John Blum, shop instructors, who will be in charge of the boys at the Fair. Messrs. Goehmann and Blum are Trade School alumni. To be able to answer questions about Ford Motor Co., the boys will take shop trips to the new Tool and Die Building, Rubber Plant and other points of interest. Stories, poems, cartoons or other items of Interest to fellow students will be welcomed by The Craftsman and published if the ma- terial is suitable. Simply drop your efforts into the Drop Box in Room 39 or submit them to any staff member who will see that they reach The Craftsman office. is The Advice of 'Uncle Lem' j With this idea Mr. Young hurried to the Apprentice office. Soon ink splashed, presses roared, and out came the mighty Splinters--the bowler's booster. Splinters has been published two years. This Journalistic master- piece covers one whole side of an ordinary notebook page, crammed with items of interest to bowlers. One-half of this paper is de- voted to the scores. The other half contains a column written by Uncle Lem, alias Harold Young. In each of his columns. Uncle Lem gives a fresh reason why Splinters should be read. Here are two. Read Splinters for guidance. Splinters gives you food for thought. College Trade School Sells Peanut Butter Patterned after Henry Ford Trade School, the Little Rock, Arkansas, Junior College is becoming a cen- ter of educational interest thru the establishment of a non-profit organization for the making of peanut butter. This plant, under the supervi- sion of W. L. Travis and aided by an advisory executive committee, is operated only by the students. Mr. Travis has visited the Trade School three times, studying its set-up. The college cooperates by per- mitting students to arrange their schedules so they may spend por- tions of the day at work and study and also by permitting them to take two years of college work in three. Peanuts purchased locally from farmers are made into butter and sold by the students who receive pay for the hours they work. All profits are handled by the commit- tee and are put back into the or- ganization for the promotion of further facilities for this Trade School. This school provides and accom- plishes a three-fold plan that af- fords an opportunity for young people to learn scientific agricul- ture, provides employment for young people during the summer months, and permits them to re- ceive a college education which, under ordinary conditions, they may not have been able to afford. Moth Exhibit Returned From Phillip Neri School The interesting and attractive exhibit built by Ray Hickens, alum- nus, showing the life cycle of the Cecropia Moth was recently re- turned to the school library from the St. Phillip Neri High School science department where it has been for two months to give stu- dents an opportunity to become better acquainted with the habits and the customary routine of the moth. The life cycle of a moth con- sists of four stages--the egg, caterpillar, cocoon, and the adult. The successive steps in the devel- opment are illustrated in vials which are arranged around pictures, showing the moths in their natural color. Raymond designed and constructed the exhibit as a hobby. It re- quired two years to gather all the specimens. Christmas is spelled with a C and not with an X.