Kennedy Collegiate Institute - Kencoll Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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18 THE KENCOLL 1944 IIIIIIMIMIIMIIMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIItIMIIIIItlllllllllUlllllllltlllMIIIIIIUIIlMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIIMIIIMIIIIIIMIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIinilllllHIMIIIIIIUlinilllllllllllinilllllllllllMllllllllllltllllllllllllli STRICTLY BUSINESS By Earl Milligan Two 1111 11 occupied the last two seals in a small five passenger airliner, flying over the Brazilian jungles. One was obviously an American, and despite the rainy sea¬ son, lie wore the white linen suit ami Panama hat common in this part of the world. The other man, of Latin origin, was dressed more plainly and comfortably it) a loose-fitting suit. Mr. Barlowc, the American, wore a frown and kept glancing nervously at his watch. He was on an im¬ portant errand to obtain a large war contract for his company from Senor Toledo, the Brazilian representative in Rio tie Janeiro. The Latin, Pedro, his fellow-traveller, continually smiled and evidently enjoyed the agitation of his companion. Suddenly a tie luge of rain poured from the overcast sky, followed by a streak of lightning which struck the plane ami sent it hurtling to the green jungle far below. The pilot ord ered the passengers to jump immediately, while he radioed their position. Pedro and Mr. Barlowc landed close together on a small island surrounded by a stream swollen by the heavy downpour. As none of the other passengers were within easy reach, they set to work erecting a rude shelter with their parachutes and some loose branches. Once under shelter, and being fairly comfortable on a couch of branches, the two men began to talk “Pedro, how long will it take the rescue party to get here? Pnt in a hurry! That ces Amereecanos. always een a hurree. Keep calm! I ' .ct might he a week before a rescue party can hack through these jonglr. You Amereecanos make yourselves unhappee being always con u hurree. You are slaves to time: you must do theengs as says thee clock, not as you wcesh. Me. 1 am happec, I do not rush and I get theengs done well. Mr. Barlowc did not speak his thoughts about Pcdro ' k being an unsuccessful siesta-loving farmer or poor busi¬ ness man, hut instead answered, “Possibly you arc right about our hurrying, but I must get to Rio de Janicro before my competitors if I am to get a contract from the Brazilian Government.” Do not worree, thee government works slowlee and wcell give thee contract to thee best companee. Does your companee do good work, or docs cct just want the monee?” “Of course we want the extra business, hut w r c also know that unless we do our best work, we will lose your business, as well as the good will of your country. Brazil. We are also prepared to set a decent price on our goods, so that there will he no question of profiteering.” That ees good.” Now, what shall he done about thee other passengers? Shall we wait tinted tomorrow to look for them? I had almost forgotten about the others, while worry ing about my business. 1 think it would he better to stay here tonight and look tomorrow when it is light and not raining. Besides it would be too dangerous to try to cross the stream tonight.” After deciding to let Pedro search for the others and for food, since he knew more about the jungle, and to let Mr. Barlowe remain to start the fire in case a plane came over, the two men fell asleep. The next clay Pedro found the others safe, except for the pilot ' s broken nose. They arrived on the iskfnd just after a rescue plane had dropped provisions in response to the smoke signal, A note in the bundle assured them that they would soon he out of their predicament. Mr. Barlowe was overjoyed, hut the pilot discouraged him when he observed that no amphibian of that size could land on the stream. Another night passed without word from the plane. However, the next afternoon, two rubber boats came into view. The amphibian had managed to land two miles downstream and sent the boats up with two men each, i he men piled in. and with all hands eagerly working, they reached the plane before nightfall. Trees and vines had to he cleared from the banks before attempting to take off in the morning. This was done in two trips and everyone arrived safely at his destination. Pedro left Mr. Barlowe as soon as they had landed, while the latter went to obtain a new suit of clothes and make an appointment with Senor Toledo. He would have liked to see Mr. Toledo that afternoon, but was informed hv an aide that Senor Toledo was not to he disturbed during siesta. Therefore, an appointment was made for the next morning. Mr. Barlowe was inclined to fume, but remembering his conversation with Pedro, and, since he could do nothing else, he decided to see the sights and enjoy himself. The next morning Mr. Barlowe was ushered into the government official ' s office. To his surprise, who should be sitting there hut Pedro. Senor Pedro Toledo! But this happened only in fiction! Pedro was first to speak. “Senor Barlowe, I sec you arc surprised to see a slow man een such a poseetion. Eet ees secmple. There ees a time for work and a time for rest. When I rest I never theenk about work; and when I work, l work hard and fast. I have decided to geeve your companee thee con¬ tract.” Needless to say. there was a confused ami happy Mr. Barlowe who boarded the plane for the United States that day. lie also adopted Pedro’s formula for success and happiness—“Work while von work, plav while von play.” Assumption College of the UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO WINDSOR’S OWN COLLEGE Courses leading- to the Bachelor’s Degree in General Arts and Science; Honour Philosophy; Economics; Sociology, etc. Special Courses PRE-ENGINEERING DRAFTING SURVEYING ACCOUNTING SPEECH, ETC. Summer School Philosophy, Religion, Literary, Art, etc. Wyndham Lewis, H. M. McLuhan, B. Ehmann, D. Baruth, Rev. E. C. Garvey, t TELEPHONE 3-6355

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20 THE KENCOLL 1944 A TRIP TO LONDON by Jean Mac Kay Some hoys from good old Kennedy Derided they would go In Wygant ' s car to London town, And save a little dough The next day bright and early They started on their way; They didn ' t know the trouble in store for them that day. A few miles out of Windsor, They were travelling in style, For.it looked as if Fete ' s an to Would cover many a mile. Hut along came Dame Misfortune With such an embrace that She left the from right tire A little more than flat. Now the state of Mr. Riggs car You know as well as 1; So it was a bit insulting When he gaily passed them by. It wasn ' t bad when the motor stalled, Or when they changed a tire; Rut there simply wasn ' t a remedy For an engine spouting fire. To add to all their misery They were turning blue with cold. For the absence of back windows Will not the storm wit hold. Six flat tires altogether 1 They changed them in the rain; They no sooner got to London Than they came back again. Next time they go to London To listen to them talk, Rather than go in Wyganfs car They’ll start right out and walk. IDEAL KENNEDY BOY Hair.... Eyes,,,. .... Smile. Physique. . Clothes. Dancing. Personality Vitality. .. .Joe Koskie Bill West .Eddie Pi lion ,.Cha$. Murphy ...Bob Knevels Ken Young Lyle Warwick .Bob Gowdy Hair. Eyes.......,, Complexion Figure .. Clothes.... Dancing. Personality. Vitality.. IDEAL KENNEDY GIRL .........Betty Deagle . .,.,.... Beverly Smith ........ ... .Nancy Wilson ........Sylvia Potter .Barbara Trimble ........Dorothy Potter ..Mary Macdonald „„. .......„.,June Spence LET ' S VISIT 12A ' a HISTORY CLASS Suppose you take trip with me some rainy dreary day Up to Mr. Walter ' s room lo visit with 12A, The first thing that we notice as we enter in the door Is that Michael ' s throwing paper and it s landing on the floor. M In just what shape is Rome today? the teacher then inquires, But Mike YuHaz gets his current events from previous ' months Esquires. And now it ' s handsome Edwards who the answer thinks he knows But you can ' t get information from a group of uhs” and ' 4 ohs Gerty fights with )lgn for some pencil that she took. And Jerry Taylor ' s reading his supplementary book. The hell rings and the students all go tearing out the door, We know by now the History class will finish after four. There ' s n few 1 didn ' t mention but Tin running out of rhyme, Don ' t think you got off easy for Fit Come to you next time. STUDENTS’ SUGGESTIONS “PERTINENT AND IMPERTINENT ’ FOR IMPROVING KENNEDY C. I. L An auditorium. 2. More after-four dances, 3. One seated assembly a week, 4. Juke box in the cafeteria. 5. More people like June Spence anti Glady Sutton, 6. Cut out Defence Training and substitute 1 K, periods for athletics, 7. Drinking fountain in the cafeteria, 8. Keep the town ' s people off the front lawn, 9. One study period a week for the 4lh forms. 10. Keep tennis courts in good shape, 11. Support Kennedy cheer leaders. 12. More options on the course of study. 13. Post school laws on bulletin hoard. 14. More practice in football and basketball for first for¬ mers so that Kennedy will continue to produce championship teams. 15. Half holiday on Wednesdays. 16. Movies in the gym on Friday nights. 17. Move the school closer to Tccmuseli Road. 18. No more silly questionnaires. VANITY BEATTY SALON Distinctive Permanents □ Ottawa Street at Parent Phone 3-0069