Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

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PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL-1943 lt is man's inherent desire to be remembered. Some gain this recognition by the swordg oth- ers achieve it with the pen. Many thousands of forgotten slaves toiled, suffered and died to erect pyramids to the memory of the Pharaohs. .I'res'dent Lincoln is remembered for the in- tangible, invisible, yet profoundly important Emancipation Proclamation. Compared with these great memorials, that which we, the Class of 1943, propose to present this evening may seem insignificant but our motive is just as sin- core. After giving due consideration to a number of suggestions, we have selected that gift which, in our opinion, would prove both practical and appropriate, This, we agreed, was an audio- meter. An audiometer, as you probably know, is a device for testing the hearing ability of a per- son, individually or in a group. The benefits which would be derived by the students through its use are readily apparent. Its service would not be limited alone to the High School but would be available to students of all grades. Its selection as a memorial is a natural cog in the wheel of educational progress and student Welfare. VVhile selecting our memorial, we have kept in mind the wartime conditions with their at- tendant shortages and restrictions. Therefore, impelled by the spirit of patriotism as well as necessity we are utilizing our funds to serve a double purpose-that of purchasing a mem- orial after the war by investing those funds in War Bonds now. In the course of consideration, we have deemed it wise to permit the school to make another selection for a memorial as a substitute for our present suggestion in case modern science by that time has devised something superior. Until the time when that purchase may be made, as the interest on our investment ac- crues, so will our appreciation of our high school years become enhanced with the passing of time. -HI-JRSCHEL MALMSTROM SALUTATORY TO WIN THIS WAR The Class of 1943 extends to you its heart- iest greetings on this final night of our Com- encemment week. We appreciate your gra- ciousness and interest in coming here tonight when there are other pressing concerns to com- mand your attention. Yet we know that there is one vital interest that concerns us all as Americans, and that is how to speed the vic- tory, which must be ours. It is of this prob- lem that I wish to speak with you this evening. Several months ago a historic meeting took place in a city of North Africa. In the Moroc- coan town of Casablanca President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, Generals De Gaule and Giraud, and several other great Allied lead- ers held a conference to decide upon the Allied strategy for the coming year. We have already seen one result of this consultation. The Axis nations no longer control any part of the con- tinent of Africa. One topic that every mem- ber of the convention agreed upon wholeheart- edly was the unconditional surrender of the Axis forces. No separate peace and no half- hearted attempt at patching the world's trous- ers with a Versailles Treaty is to be tolerated. Yet this war is far from finished, and if the truth be told, our country, in spite of our bril- liant African victory, has not yet begun to fight as- a nation. When a certain distinguished gentleman asked Frank Kingdon, the president of the Union for Democratic Action, what he considered a good name for this war, he replied: Perhaps it is not so important to name the war as it is to fight itg but if you want a name, I'll give you a name. The People's War. All over the world wherever the people have made the war their own, the tyrants have been halted. It was the Government's War in Britain until Dun- Page Twenty-Eight kerque. In China it has always been the Peo- ple's War. It is because of this that the Chinese have been able to survive during all these stren- uous Years. 'If it had not been the People's War, the Japanese would have had control of all China several years ago. Today India is a black mark on the map of the British Empire. If the present policy is kept in effect, India will be overrun just as the other European and American colonies in the Far East. But if the war in India is turned over to the people, an- other 4b0,000',000' persons will be on the march against Japan. Likewise, we in the United States can never hope to win this war until we make it a war fought by the people of the Uni- ted States for the ideals that the American people represent. Uur production powers are nearly limitless. At the present time airplanes, tanks, guns of all kinds, ammunition, and other items of mod- ern warfare are being turned out in quantities that are staggering, We are producing and sending huge amounts of war supplies to all our Allies, yet everyone of us realizes that we have not come near our possibilities due to an attitude of complacency. The United States is not devoting its full time to the war effort. Although the people are beginning to realize more and more that this is their war, many individuals' as well as groups, are waging their own private wars. Paramount issues are bur- ied by many trivial and sometimes foolish mat- ters. Staun-ch leadership and a firm guiding hand are essential to the complete fulnllrnent of our obligations, This leadership must have the full support of every man, woman, and child in these United States and these same constitu- ents must demand a sound, forward-looking pol- icy. If the leadership does not live up to these

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Ml blanket to put over her victims so she can say, Pvc got you covered. Allan Olds, dentist, for people who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths this plate to complete the set. V To Peter Olien, baseball player, this home, so that he can always be sure to get there when he is the Pride of the Yankeesf' We give this shorthand book to Kenneth Ol- son, factory employer, in case he ever gets short handed. To Raymond Olson, newspaper correspondent in India, goes this megaphone through which he can say, I'll tell the world. George Pallas, cowboy from the Argentine, this cookbook so that he will always feel at Home on the Range. Gust Palomaki, acrobat, has need of these crutches if he fails to look before he leaps. For Viola Pennala, orchard-owner in Egypt, this calendar to keep an account of her dates. George Quayle, miiiister, will want this sole when he puts One Foot in Heaven. We give this etiquette book to Martha Ra- jala, seamstress, in case anybody asks her how she is, she won't answer, sew sew. Mary Reed, home economics teacher, these wings to wear when she serves her angel food cake. To Dorothy Rice, music teacher in Bermuda, this Army book so that she can readily show her students the difference between The Ma- jor and the Minor. Hazel Richards, employee in an airplane fac- tory, this memorandum book in which to keep the telephone numbers of Popular Mechanics. Robert Richards, professor of economics, this Scotch plaid so he'll never forget to teach his students that A penny saved is a penny earned. Leonard Ruona, public accountant in Egypt, needs this- horse so that he doesn't have to say, 1'd Walk a Mile for a Camel. To Mary Russi and Betty Ruona, nurses in Alaska, these huskies, so that they need no long- er say, Don't get round much anymore. To Barbara Saline, nurses' aid, these spurs to make her an authentic Jingo, Jango, Jingo, To June Saloma, economist, this book, How to Spend Money Wisely, because after all You Can't Take It With You. When Martin Sapila, pilot, Wears a Pair of Silver Wings, a triangle will help him to make a perfect 3-point landing. Paul Savageau, well-known machinist in the Orient, may need this can of oil to insure Oil for the Lamps of China. To Carolyn Schmelz, map maker, this new set of clothes fpaper dollsj for There'll be some changes made. To Lillian Schmeltz, a wild game hunter in Africa, this mouth organ, for music hath charms to sooth the savage beast? To Betty Seaborg, who has established her name among the top-mos-t surgical nurses, we give this car to get Deep in the Heart of Tex- as. This mask will help Suzanne Sedgwick, news- ll- paper reporter, from being recognized while snooping for news. To Carol Skewis, machinist's mate, we give this cookbook because She was so nice to C01116 home to. When Audrey Swanson, laboratory technician in Missouri, takes an X-ray, a letter X will be proof when her patients say, You've got to show me. To Robert Swanson, radio technician, these scissors so that he can always get short waves, To Michael Tasson, African air pilot, we give this jumping rope to be one hop ahead of sched- ule. Teresa Tasson, farmerette, a roll of green- backs to prove how green her valley was. Bernard Thomas, policeman, a box of cray- ons so that no gunman will beat him to the draw. Betty Thompson, mathematician, this cab- bage, for two heads- are better than one. George Tonkin, navigator, this star fmovie starj to help him reach The Harbor of Dream Boats. Shirley Tousignant, secretary, alphabet soup to use when her boss says, Take A Letter, Darling. Marjorie Tripp, secretary to the governor, will need this bluing to help her remain a white collar girl. Gladys Trudell, aviatrix, a can of baking powder so that she can rise and shine even though it's Ceiling Zero. Paul Turino, fireman, a sprinkling can to use when he is the Keeper of the Flame. Bruno Valela, prospector in Alaska, this map so that some day he may find his Gold Mine in the Sky. Clara Valela, switchboard operator in a clin- ic, these extra plugs to use when all patients are ' Calling Dr. Kildare. Keith Weiland, owner of a chicken ranch in Mexico, Bon Ami so that he'll, never have to start from scratch. Irene Wiggins, high school teacher, this coffee to make her students good to the last drip. To June Wilson, famed radio announcer, we give this i'Three-in-One Oil that her voice may ever run smoothly. Elaine Wommer, governess in England, this ruler, bceause The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. CONCLUSION Now let's return to forty-three Our separate ways to go, Remembering that all men are free Who iight against the foe. And now before we say good-by This thought before your feet we lie: All good befortune you and every day Sonie ray of golden light fall on your way. DOROTHY ANDERSON BETTY DAVVE MARJOR1E LOFARO SUZANNE SEDGWICK AUDREY swANsoN MARJORIE TRIPP Page Twenty-Seven

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Cul expectations then it is up to you to enter your protest. Our men in Washington, as well as every citizen, must realize that this war is a People's War, to be successfully consummated by a joint effort such as the world has never wit- nessed. Any individual who refuses- his whole- hearted cooperation must be dealt with in such a manner that there can be no doubt of our intentions in regard to the war effort. A few days ago 1 saw a cartoon that pictured clearly the feeling in Berlin after the coal strike. All that was on the page were a pair of bushy eyebrows- and a small black moustache. The eyebrows said, How am I doing? and the moustache answered, Sehr gut, mein Herr! How do our fighting men react to perpetrators of strikes during this war? In England Lieu- tenant William Colantoni of Pennsylvania, a member of the United Mine Workers, who has been on twenty-one bombing- missions, wished he could take Lewis on his next trip, We too are shocked by the news of strikes, but not in the same manner. In all due fairness, we shall not curse these ruthless men who defy the government, but rather thank them for re- vealing to us how undependable is our home front. For they have showed us more than anyone else the unrealism of many measure de- signed to insure the effective working of our war industries, By this time some of you may be wondering why I am rather critical of our war effort. It is because I love this country, I love what it stands for, and I want it to be victorious. I want to live in a country where I have the priv- ilege to make a searching analysis of the gov- ernment, and then to voice my protest if I do not agree. If we do not win this war, then my mind will not be allowed to function, and my lips will be sealed. But the government alone is not to blame for our slow march to victory. The United States civilian is deserving of censure. Many an attic and cellar would reveal the selfishness of our citizens when rationing was announced. Many worthy governmental attempts at control have been made ineffective by lack of- cooperation. At best agencies of this sort have a difficult time trying to control those who violate. There are too many instances where the convictions a1'e not strong enough to dare report the vio- lators, Even more disastrous is the spread of the black markets, particularly in meat and gasoline. Not only are the patrons of such markets breaking the law, but they are also depriving others of their due share of a limited supply. Now I realize that the part a civilian plays in the winning of this war is far from glamor- ous. There is- not the thrill of a hazardous task, there is not the heightened emotion of facing a machine gun, there is not the glory of winning a medal. It is a humdrum, dull, tedious existence. His contributions are nega- tive things like working longer hours, refrain- ing from unnecessary travel, practicing thrift, and going without. But herein lies a vast re- sponsibility to do one's best freely and will-- ingly, so that the spirit of a new Gettysburg Address may survive. The spirit of 1943. Eight score and seven years ago, our fath- ers brought forth on this continent a new na- tion, eonceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now, we are engaged in a great world war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure, Those who have died before shall not have died in vain. It is for this. our generation, to be about the task, which they have thus far advanced-that we here highly resolve that those dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation and all na- tions under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. -WILLIAM GRAY PEACE BE WITH YOU In the echo of tolling bells can be heard the words- of a preacher saying, Peace be with you -peace to the farmer who slaves all week to rid his fields of insectsg peace to the miner who lives in that dark underground world digging ore to make new cars, trains, and ships, peace to the housewife who has worked hard and lon: to satisfy the needs of her familyg and peace to the children whose work and play is without worry. In the breathless stillness that follows these words of the preacher one can feel what peace really is. The1'e are some people who believe that since we are at war we should think only of victory, and when that victory is a reality then it is time to think of the peace, Yet, victory is only a means toward achieving our purposeg peace is our aimg freedom and peace are the ultimate cause for which we are fighting. Hen- ry A. Wallace, our vice-president, says, I be- lieve the sensible and constructive course to take is this: Do everything we can to speed our drive for victory. At the same time, think hard and often about the future peace, because unless we and our allies have confidence in that peace our resistance to our enemies may not be strong enough to beat them. Yes, if we have a more definite vision of the future world order, if we are offered a clearer hope of lasting peace, we shall be able to fight with a faith and a fervor that will unquestionably result in victory. The world holds a poor record of peace-mak- ing. If you look back in history you will ob- serve such names as Westphalia, Vienna, and Versailles. These are the blotches in the world's chapter on peace conferences. These are the disgraces that are forever haunting the peace- makers. Tallyrand upset the conference at Vien- na. At the peace of Westphalia France re- ceived Alsace, which has served as a source of territorial disputes ever since. Versailles gave us the League of Nations, only to have it strike back like a boomerang a few years later. Are we going to add another blotch to this list? Are we going to repeat the errors of bygone centuries? Versailles has served its purpose only too well. It served as a steppingstone for Page Twenty-Nina