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

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PAGE TWO THE CRAFTSMAN FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, j; (Ulu draftfiman Prlntod and published ovory othor Friday dur- ing the school year by and Tar the studonte of Henry Ford Trade School Dearborn + Michigan 1930-39) - — Editorial Staff — Editor-In-Chief.................Franc la Churley Aaalatant Editor. .Howard Kovellghon — Rcportorial Staff — Donald Long Floyd Rumplo George Zllll Douglas Poole Floyd Haskell Robert Elator Pat Raannolll George Shayne Gordon Stewart Robert Johnson Robert Canpbell William Stairs Konnoth Young John Johnston Ray Coultlor Andrew Bumba Steve Ferega John Oeadean Joseph Bone Mike Labick Lou la Salth Paul Cation Thcxnas Kirby Robert Spurr Anthony Falbo JaooB Sanders Frank Veraldl David Llttlor Cheater Allard Philip Hoadlng John Shingleton Eugene Kaczaarok Leonard Willlama Michael Stasevlch Roxy Roeal Ignata Lombardo James Lenk R. Von Walthausen Thcnaa Harrington George Koehllnger Cartoonist . Adviser . . . Vol. V, Ao. T .Joe Browne . K. H. Stoeltli Friday» flept. 22, 19! Don't Fail to Vote A democratic spirit is shown by the Picnic Committee by letting students and instructors decide where the next picnic will be held. This should create a greater in- terest in the picnics. The right to vote on a project should be ap- preciated. This appreciation can be shown to the ccBnmittee by studying the advantages of Bob-Lo and Belle Isle carefully before voting. Why War? Is war inevitable for America? Undoubtedly this is a question up- permost in the minds of millions. It would seem that after thou- sands of years of conflict the peo- ples of the world would learn that the only things gained by war are bloodshed, terror, and debts. The casualities of the World War amounted to approximately 37 and one half million persons, while the total mobilized forces were put at 65 million. Is it possible to ultimately gain anything by war? With figures like these to consider, surely there can be but one answer to the question. Arc You a Disease Spreader? Many contagious diseases such as typhoid fever, tuberculosis, colds, and influenza are spread through drinking fountains. At times fountains in the Trade School are used for cuspidors, and depositories. Spitting in a drinking fountain endangers the life and good health of our fellowmen. The only way to deposit the sputum (this includes gum) is in something that can be destroyed, burned, or sterlized. THE STUDENTS’ VOICE To the editor: I feel that I am expressing the views of the majority of Henry Ford Trade School students when I say that it is positively a nui- sance to try and quench your thirst from the new fountain spouts. The volume of water could easily be increased merely by enlarging the holes to a suitable size. I see no reason why this could not be done. Aggravated Student Alumni Club Notes All Trade School graduates are invited to attend the first fall meeting of the Alumni Club in the Little Theatre of the Ford Rotunda at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30. Fourteen teams have Joined the Alumni Club Bowling League. If there are enough interested anoth- er league will be formed which will bowl at the Schaefer Recrea- tion at' 10:30 a.m., Saturdays. Sen- iors, alumni, and instructors are eligble. Those Interested are re- quested to leave their names In The Craftsman drop-box immediately. The Alumni Club will bowl at Livernois and Elmhurst at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The first game will be rolled Oct. 7. Odds and Ends ■There are still three women con- ductors working for the Detroit Street Railways. These three were employed during the last world war. They work on the East Jefferson Line. ■ The Mississippi River deposits one million tons of sediment, or enough material to cover one square mile to a depth of 258 feet, in the Gulf of Mexico, daily. ■ It takes the use of 47 mus- cles to frown--16 to smile. Smile and save the difference. ‘Temper Can Be Curbed’ Says Senior from Orien If you are a person who can hold your temper when you are gry, it would be well for you take lessons in self-control ftv George Smokey Joe Mansur, sonic George where Christ is said to have be? born. He sailed for this countr when he was five years old, an: like many land-lubbers, he becas seasick. On his first day in the Tn School George was nicknamed Snob Joe by a student who noticed 1 dark complexion. Though he has an imquenchai. thirst for all sorts of scientif: knowledge, (Mr. Weaver take note his ultimate ambition is to own grocery store. George doesn't like to dance, : pestered, or shave. His hcce: continually filled with crie9 Aw George, please shave; you lot like a tramp, but he won't gi in, he Just sticks to his to times a week routine. George spends his leisure pitci ing horseshoes. Instructors Reveal Things That Peeve Them Ma Nick P. Credit'8, mill instn tor, pet peeve Is invoked when i golf ball lands In a sand to Just as a good score loans on horizon. Garage doors sticking when he late for work is what makes H. • Alexander'8, electrical instruct' temperature rise. Talk to R. J. Dale, drawing - structor, about the war and J will have committed his pet peev The mysterious disappearance books from the top of his desk what gets under L. J. Croteau auto mechanics instructor, ski A telephone has been in- stalled in The Craftsman Of- fice. Any person who c a a not readily contact a memberof the school staff to giTC or request information shcu dial 4163. who works in the third floor lathe department. Though he has a fast tem- per, he is able to control it with will power that would make a stub- born mule hide its head in shame. George was born in Bethlehem, next door to the spot

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Congratulationi, Gardeners 3hf draftsman Belle isle or Bob-Lo? VOL. V, H0.-1 HENRY FORD TRADE SCHOOL, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN SEPrEMBER 22, 1939 Left to right: Prize-winners Philip Headings, Haig Vartanian, and John Van Nest arc con- Three Students Win Thrift Garden Prizes Sixty dollars in the form of banking accounts in Henry Ford Trade School investments were a- warded during the Thursday sing- ing session in the dining rocm, Sept. 14, to John Van Nest, W-E-l; Haig Vartanian, W-D-l; and Philip Heading, W-B-l; for keeping their thrift gardens, donated by Henry Ford last June, in the best condi- tion. Prizes were given in the follow- ing manner: John, first, a $30 in- vestment; Haig, second, a $20 in- vestment; and Philip, third, a $10 investment. Supt. F. E. Searle presented the boys with their prizes. John, besides keeping his own garden in good condition, took over two other neglected gardens and made them produce. I hadn't thought of winning, 8 id John. It was my aim to Photography Club to Outline Plans During First Meeting Members of the Photography Club will meet in Roan 45 at 3 p.m. Mon- days during their second week of classes to outline plans of the club for the present school year. Any Trade School boy who has a camera and is willing to take part In the club’s activities is in- vited to Join. 0. R. Scott, chemistry instruc- tor, sponsors the club. gratulaced by Charles Epps, Inspector, and Ray Gransden, Gardener. raise all I could to help my moth- er support a family of five. He once won a blue ribbon with a Dearborn school garden. John carries his produce from the gar- den to his home, a distance of miles. Although Haig has had no former gardening experience, he made a prize-winning garden on the poor- est soil in the tract. I still can't believe it's true, said he, looking at his bank book a few hours later. Philip was taking his first stab at farming. At first, his father didn't believe Philip could garden and offered to help him, but Phil- ip wanted to do it himself. His father was amazed when Philip won a prize. Henry Ford Trade School Thrift Gardens contained 394 plots. All seeds and tools were furnished by the Garden Department. Graduates Receive Imitations To Annual Alumni Stag Party The annual Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Stag Banquet will be held in the Masonic Temple Foun- tain Rocm on Oct. 21 with an admis- sion price of $1.50 a person. Cards announcing the affair have been sent out to 4,397 persons and will soon be followed by reply cards. These reply cards will be mailed back by the alumni for res- ervations. Anyone knowing of an alumnus who has not been notified of the ban- quet, please notify Butler Brewen in Roam 15. School to Determine Most Desirable Place For Annual Picnic The picnic committee in a recent meeting decided to let students and instructors decide whether the next annual June picnic for Henry Ford Trade School, Ford Apprentice School, and Alumni be held at Bob- Lo Island, the usual place, or be transferred to Belle Isle. The voting will take place next week. A sample of the ballot that will be passed out appears with this issue. Members of the committee eure E. H. Bailey, S. F. Langford, W. H. Moore, W. F. Mueller, and J. H. Wolfe. Before making a decision, the committee urges that everyone study the facilities and advantages (listed below) that each of the two places has to offer. They urge that you discuss them with your parents and families. Belle Isle I. Facilities A. Five hard-ball diamonds (Continued on page 4) Robert Hayward Wins $750 Tech Scholarship Robert Hayward, graduate of the June class of 1938, received on Sept. 14, a five-year scholarship worth $750 offered annually by the Lawrence Institute of Technology to the Trade School graduate with the most meritorious record. In making the selection, the Judges, F. E. Searle, superin- tendent; G. A. Yerex, personnel Robert director; and E. H. Bailey, shop theory instructor, considered the graduates' records in class, shop, and Apprentice School. Bob had his heart set on attend- ing college, but lack of funds pre- vented him. He intends to special- ize in the industrial field. Eugene Adams, who is in his third year at Lawrence Tech, and William Crump, who is in his sec- ond, are scholarship winners from the Trade School. Both are honor students. William is a T.S. senior while Eugene is a body designer.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 1959 THE CRAFTSMAN PAGE THREE Boarding the ‘Detroiter’ for the New York World’s Fair Students waving goodbye from the steps of their pullman prior to leaving for New York. Top to bottom: Daniel Vipond, Frank Leach, Gerald Grunow left , William Inncs, Wesley Fair Boys are Gay During Last Minutes in Detroit by Francis Churlcy With a Heigh-ho, Come to the Fair spirit, the third group of Trade School students to leave for the New York World's Fair thun- dered out of Michigan Central sta- tion aboard one of the crack trains of the New York Central Lines, Sunday, Sept. 10. As the train sped off into the deepening twilight, the ten students left this world to dwell for the next ten weeks in the World of Tomor- row. For more than 70 weeks they had been preparing, and at last the great day had arrived. Although their train was not scheduled to depart until 7 p.m., the boys be- gan arriving at 5:30 p.m. By 6 o'clock, one end of the lobby was filled with students, their fami- lies, well-wishers, and baggage. While half the boys sat with their families, getting last min- ute advice fran their mothers, the rest of them stood right in the center of the lobby, laughing and Joking as though going to a World's Fair was old stuff to them. With them, giving sage counsel on proper conduct, was Ted Bonaven- tura, machine repair instructor. At last, the long awaited hour neared, and G. A. Yerex, personnel (Continued on page 5) Champion. From, left to right: George Dcry, Warren Hardy, G. A. Yerex, personnel direc- tor, William Tilly, George Manoli, and Coradio Salct. Graduation King Lost in Manistee Returned A few weeks ago when an announce- ment was made that a graduation ring was found In Manistee, on the shore of Lake Michigan, Joe Madden, W-A-3, immediately rushed to the office. Joe had lost his graduation ring July 27, while attending a marsh- mallow roast at Manistee, Michigan. Since more than a month had passed since then, he had given up all hope of ever finding it. However, it was found on the beach a few weeks ago by J. Bassor- ak of Manistee who notified G. A. Yerex, personnel director. After identifying the ring, Joe showed his appreciation by send- ing a reward of one dollar to the finder. Fifteen Seniors Make Top Score on Fraction Examination Fifteen out of 160 senior stu- dents recently made perfect scores in the Ford Apprentice School frac- tion examination. They are Norman Goodman, Robert Blessed, Arthur Bowering, William Bradshaw, Gerald Bruce, John Cle- mente, Edmund Cochran, Don Cocmbe, William Coleman, Elmer Deutschen- dorf, Ford Lawrence, Charles McKin- ney, Gordon Titsworth, and George Wardlaw. Band Gets Prizes for Playing at State Fair At the request of the National Youth Administration, the Trade School Band, directed by I. J. Petovello, rendered one half hour of musical entertainment at the Michigan State Fair, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 11. A concert had been planned, but due to a shower in the early after- noon this was postponed. However, at 3 p.m. the band paraded from the Woodward Avenue gate to the Shell and then to the Coliseum. Assembling in front of the Colise- um, they played some marches. Several high school bands from all parts of Michigan played at the Fair during the time it was in progress. The management of the State Fair showed its appreciation by present- ing a trophy to Mr. Petovello and a medal to each member of the band. Senior Goes to Los Angeles to Sing on Radio Program Vaughan Heard, senior, left Sept. 17 for Los Angeles where he is to sing on a radio program sponsored by his voice instructor, Thaddeus Wron8ki. Vaughan studied voice for nearly two years with Mr. Wronski before he moved his studio frcm Detroit to California last May. While in Los Angeles Vaughan will continue his vocal training. To gain experience in radio and chorus work is his immediate aim. When the Ford Sunday Evening Hour was organized, Mr. Wronski was director of the Ford Chorus. Vaughan was granted a three months' leave-of-absence by the Trade School. Spiders Are Not Insects But Cannibalistic Animals Did you know that spiders, while still in their nests, kill and eat each other? In a nest of three or four hundred, only a dozen or so survive. Many persons make the common error of calling spiders insects, although they are really inverte- brate animaI8. Spiders have eight legs while insects have only six. The spider has fang-like teeth which are supplied with a poison that kills its game quickly. There are few spiders in the United States that could bite hu- man beings, but of those that could, few could do more harm than a bee sting.