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

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PAGE FOUR THE CRAFTSMAN FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 1939 Craftsman Wins First Place in Quill and Scroll Awards 'Thar’s Gold in Them Thar Hills’ Instructor Discovers Ex-Apprentice Instructor to Teach in Detroit School The Craftsman publication won its second consecutive Internation- al First Place Award at the Judg- ing of the Quill and Scroll socie- ty this summer. Quill and Scroll is an Interna- tional Honorary Society for high school Journalists organized for the purpose of encouraging and rewarding individual achievement in Journalism and allied fields. Quill and Scroll society compli- mented The Craftsman for the par- ticularly high grade of work in printing, typography, copyreading, and make-up. They also compli- mented the paper on having bright, lively sports columns and on the well-handled personality sketches. The only fault found with The Craftsman is in the weakness of the editorial policy. The Craftsman's First Place is exceeded only by the Interna- tional Honor Rating. Trade School Alumnus is Drum Major of Pipe Band The Ford Pipe Band of Dearborn, holders of the American and All- Canadian Championships for bagpipe bands, has Alexander Adams Jr., Trade School alumnus, as its drum major. Mr. Adams was graduated from the school in 1931 and has been with the band since 1934. He is now employed in the shipping depart- ment of the Fabricating Plant. This band, of nation-wide fame, traveled more than twenty-two thou- sand miles last year, entering many contests. The 30 members of the band, all Ford employees, are managed by Alexander Adams Sr. Mr. Adams Sr. is now in Scotland making arrangements for the band to attend the Cowal games there. Although he was scheduled to re- turn long ago, he has been de- tained by the difficulty in se- curing passage on a ship bound for America. Picnic Ballot State year enrolled in Trade School State year enrolled in App. School. How many of the annui school picnics have you at tended I would prefer«twnhe 1940 school picnic be hcld t O 'O (X marks the spot) Bob-Lo □ Belle Isle □ Comments or Suggestions Sample of the ballot that will be given students and instructors. Men blast for gold during lunch time, said Henry Bevan, tool room bench instructor, who visited a gold mine in northern Ontario dur- ing the summer. He came back filled with tales of how this met- al is mined. Here is his story: Traveling 30 miles north of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, amid rug- ged surroundings, we came to the Che8terville Gold Mine. After receiving permission from the authorities we visited the mine where we saw the method used to mine gold. First, holes drilled into the rock beds were filled with explosives. During the lunch hour, when the mine was vacated, the fuse was Ignited. The rock broken by the result- ant explosion was put into convey- ors that carry it through a series of crushings. After the crushing, the coarse particles of stone were put through a ball mill, which pul- verizes them. A cyanide mill was then used to obtain the pure gold. Mr. Bevan obtained a piece of gold quartz and will donate it to the school for display and study. School Selects Picnic Site (Continued from page l) B. Seven soft-ball diamonds C. Ten tennis courts D. Race Tracks E. Facilities for pole vault- ing. F. Facilities for swimming events. G. Place to hold horseshoe tournament. H. Golf course I. The shell for band and other entertainment. J. Lockers and showers K. Bleachers at hard-ball diamonds. L. Camp stoves and tables II. Advantages A. Games and contests can be run off on schedule. B. TransuortatIon--bus, auto, street car. C. Men of afternoon shift can attend morning program. D. Facilities for all events available. E. Less expensive Bob-Lo Island I. Facilities A. Three hard-ball diamonds B. Two soft-ball diamonds C. Race tracks D. Picnic tables E. Four tennis courts George Petzer, drawing instruc- tor, recently resigned from the Apprentice School taught f or the last two years and is now teaching drawing in Wilbur Wright High School, Detroit. Mr. Petzer, Trade School alum- nus of 1 9 3 4, worked in the book- store for three years following hi8 graduation. He was then trans- ferred to the Apprentice School. While teaching there he finished a night course in the Detroit School of Law. He will be replaced by Walter Jasinski, former clerk in the Ap- prentice School office. Students on Atlantic Ocean When Athenia Was Bombed The horror8 of being aboard ship at the outbreak of war were experi- enced by two Trade School seniors, Thomas Adams and James Brown, cous- ins, while they were returning from Scotland where they visited relatives during the summer. According to Thomas, the persons aboard the vessel were calm until news was received that the Athenia had been torpedoed. In order to prevent a panic, the ship's offi- cers announced that all passengers on the Athenia had been saved. When asked about the war scare in Britain, Tom replied that there wasn't much excitement concerning It and that the sentiments against Hitler were stronger in the United States than in England. The boys left New York, July 6, on the Queen Mary, accompanied by their aunt. They returned Sept. 3 on the Antonia, sister ship of the Athenia. F. Dance pavilion G. Amusements H. Showers I. Stand at one hard-ball diamond J. Stand at race track II. Advantages A. Boat ride B. Bob-Lo Island is not so crowded. C. No cars on island Who would coast first must climb.

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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.

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THE CRAFTSMAN PAGE FIVE [mT. SKFT. 22, 1939---------------- )obrei Made Head of National Baptist Group John Dohrei, claeei-ocm instrue- or was elected national presl- .ent of the Rumanian Baptist Young People's Union of America at their ast annual convention held In ifcron, Ohio, during the Labor Day ieek-end. Mr. Dobrei has been treasurer if the national union for two years. The goal of the union this year le to raise $150 to help support a olssionary to Rumania for one year. Boys Leave For Fair (Continued from page 3) director, who was to accompany them, gave the signal, Let's go, boys! Immediately there started a scramble toward the gates, with the lucky ten leading their public. After pausing to pose for a few pictures, the boys scrambled a- board. For the next few minutes they were scurrying all over the car, looking for their baggage, looking for their berths, and try- ing out all the seats. They were Left to right: Warren Hardy, Gerald Grunow, and William Inncs relax in their compartments on board the train. in one of the luxurious pullmans of the Detroiter , fastest train traveling from Detroit to New York on the New York Central lines. Then, rising above the hubbub, came Mr. Yerex's suggestion, ”Let's eat, boys! They needed no second invitation as they streamed into the dining car. Seated at a spotless table, one of the students picked up a menu and studied it thoughtfully. After a few minutes he looked up nd said solemnly, Say, can any- one here read Greek? When he re- ceived a negative answer, he or- dered a regular steak dinner, as did most of the boys. Since the hands of the clock Morning Service Group To Celebrate Anniversary To connnerate three years of serv- ices, during which more than 700 meetings have been held, the Morn- ing Services are planning a spe- cial program to be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 a.m., in the school auditorium. Regular meet- ings are held each morning. E. D. Brown, of the Ford Motor Company Employment Department, is to be the main speaker. Supt. F. E. Searle will also speak. A solo will be sung by Richard Mutters- bach, Ford Tractor employee. The Morning Services have given out between 65,000 and 70,000 Gospels of St. John in the Ford Motor Co. and Trade School. Sport Flashes Angelo Darin, captain of the Var- sity nine, was selected by umpires and score keepers of the Class B Federation baseball in Detroit for the all state amateur team. Angelo was catcher for the local nine this year. He also played on the Class B Federation all city champs team this year. Bob Washer, Craftsmen's third sacker, received a tryout with the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, Sept. 10. He was given a uniform to work in. However, due to the rain he was told to report the first three games of next year's season. The Craftsmen and Ford American Legion teams are practicing base- ball every day at the Ford V-8 diamond. This enables Coaches V. F. Richards and F. Berthour to find material available for next season. Practice will continue through Sept. 28. Boys who are in school have batting and fielding. When boys show up from shop a three inning game is played. The remain- ing boys continue batting and fielding until their turn to play. There are about 30 boys on hand each day. were nearing seven this reporter left the car with a heavy heart. He looked longingly at the rods be- neath the train, and for a while contemplated the hobo's method of traveling. But Just then t h e train Jolted and began to rumble away. As the dining car rolled past, there were framed in the lighted window of the dining-car ten of the happiest faces in the world. Lecture, View of Planets Presented at Steak-Fry A steak-fry and telescope outing was held at Cass-Benton Park last Thursday evening where 45 students and instructors gathered to look G. W. Armstrong, chef, getting a whiff of the broiled steaks that arc simmering in the pail just before the “Come and get it.” at planets millions of miles away. Dr. E. R. Phelps, of Wayne Uni- versity, talked on meteors. He ex- plained a few of ' the theories of how they came into existence. Max Bartholomew, instructor and owner of the lo-inch telescope which was taken to the Park des- cribed the various planets while persons gazed into the gun-like Max Bartholomew, bench instructor, explain- ing how a curve to suit the required focal length is ground, polished, and parabolized on a io-inch blank pyrex glass. apparatus with expressions of awe and amazement. Craters of all sorts and descrip- tions were visible on the surface of the moon. Four of the eleven moons of Jup- iter were also visible and the ring around Saturn could be seen as the planet began to rise in the sky. Mars was also seen.