Lowe High School - Towers Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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Page Sixty THE TOWERS 25th Anniversary Edition JUNIOR Red Cross By THERESA KEREKES What does Junior Red Cross mean to our thousands of Canadian Youth who work along with millions of Junior Red Cross members all over the world? So magnificent was Florence Nightin¬ gale’s work during the Crimean War that a Swiss gentleman by the name of Henri Dunant decided to set up voluntary organizations to help the wounded on the battlefield irrespective of nationality. Because of his efforts, the Red Cross came into being and took as its emblem the familiar red cross on a white background. Miss M. ODONOGHUE. Miss Y. GIGNAC, Miss M. HAY, THERESA KEREKES. Mr. S. R. ROSS We now come to the part our Junior Red Cross plays: Do you realize that half of the children of Europe, born during the war, have died from under-nourishment. It is not money they must have to live—it is strengthening foods; such as, milk, eggs, and orange juice to build strong bodies and healthy minds; cod-liver oil and other medicines to help fight off the dread di¬ seases which stalk through hungry wartorn Europe. Diseases ready to strike down the most helpless, the most important of the people—the children. It has been said that no better soil exists for hatred and bitterness between men, than want and suffering. These children of Europe (those that are left) will think they have nothing to lose by cruelty and warfare. But if they can remember food given them when they were hungry, warmth when they were cold, balm to soothe their aches and pains, they will remember also the giver of these things and kindly feel¬ ings will have space to grow. Who can bring them these things? You can. Soon after the first World War when a peacetime program of Red Cross was decided upon, it was agreed that school boys and girls might participate in this programme. Thus Junior Red Cross became Red Cross in the schools. The motto of the peacetime Junior Red Cross is “I SERVE” and the aims are Health, Service, Good Citizenship and Inter¬ national Friendliness. How can you help these children? (Continued on Page 79)

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25th Anniversary Edition THE TOWERS Page Fifty-Nine John Fazekas: “Well, coach, we ' re going to give you a victory for your birthday. Mr. Harrison: “Good, I was expecting the usual tie ’ + Jim Boyle: “Aw, don’t fire me, boss. Haven ' t l been trying?” Boss: “That’s just it. you’ve been trying my cigars, cigarettes, Scotch and patience. ♦ Mr. Neil son says: “Never marry on Sunday, it’s not right to gamble on the Sabbath. ♦ Daffynition—Nothing: A toy balloon with the skin off. ♦ Only the brave deserve the fair, but only the rich can support them. ♦ John Furgal: “Does my saxophone practicing make you nervous?” Bob Leal: “It did when 1 first moved here, but now I don ' t care What happens to you.” ♦ Charley Ashman: “Sir, why do they rope off the aisles at church weddings?” Mr. Neely: “So the bridegroom can’t get away. ♦ • Stan Jacques: “Hey! You can’t take that girl home. She’s the reason I came to the party. Ken Ferguson: “Sorry, son, you ' ve lost your reason.” ♦ Mr. Wallen: “Remember, every man should know himself.” Bill Dun ford: “Maybe so. but in doing so, he wastes a lot of time that might be spent making more desirable acquaintances ’ ♦ Miss Connerty (telling a story): “Bill and Bob crept noiselessly into the old haunted house, when all of a sudden the clock struck one Margaret Schrarn (excitedly): “Which one did it strike?” ♦ Boss: “Well, did you read the letter 1 sent you?” Marv Johnson: “Yes sir. 1 read it on the inside and on the outside. On the inside it said. “You’re Fired”, and on the outside it said. “Return in five days,” so here 1 am.” Dresses lower. Trices higher, Visa Versa I desire. Theresa P.— “Whart step do you dance?” John K.— “The one-step.” Theresa P.— “What do vou mean, the one- step?” John K.— “One step and they change their mind about dancing with me.” A bachelor is a man who has taken advan¬ tage of the fact that marriage is not compul¬ sory. ♦ Mr. Shrier: “How much does a twelve-pound fish weigh?” Garrick: “1 don’t know, sir.” Mr. Shrier: “Well, what time does the ten o ' clock train leave?” Garrick : “Ten o’clock.” Mr. Shrier: “Then what is the weight of a twelve-pound fish ? “ Garrick: “Ten pounds, sir.” ♦ Madam walked in and found the butler sneaking a drink. “Why, Jarvis, I’m surprised. “So am I. Ma’am. I thought you were out.’ ♦ Daffynitions— RADIO— An advertisement with knobs. STREET— A broad flat surface used for the storage of “No parking” and “Men at Work” signs. A KISS— the shortest distance between two. RUSH HOUR— when traffic is at a stand¬ still. LADY— a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman. ♦ Mary Kessler: “Are you trying to kiss me?” Alec Chistoff: “I’m trying not to.” (Continued on Page 66)

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25th Anniversary Edition THE TOWERS Page Sixty-One MILITARY BALL FOR 1947 Commencing at 9:00 o’clock on the evening of May 16, 1947. the W. D. Lowe Vocational School held its Annual Ball for the Cadets. The Gym had been decorated as usual by our very efficient Social Director. Miss Connerty. Streamers of Red. hite and Blue crepe hung diagonally across the ceiling of the Gym. Many Coloured balloons hung from the streamers. The girls had gone all out for the formal dress of perhaps the 19th century, for the gowns were nearly all of this history style. Hair-do’s were all piled high in tiny curls for the girls, while the boys had used buckets of hair tonic to keep that stubborn cowlick down. Among the students were James Smith with Janet Corbin, Mary Johnson with Jimmy Warick, Beth McNab with Bob Choldacotte, Doris Brown with George Pastic. Ruth Rollet with Doug Price and Josie La Tessa with Toni lannetta. Most of the teaching staff were present to enjoy the fun with the students. Hal Campbell provided the very entertaining music. About 10:30 Miss O’Donoghue led the Grand March. It was a very festive affair as the students circled the floor in two’s and then came up in four’s. Refreshments were served after the march. At the close of the dance, the balloons were pulled down for the girls by dates who had the longest arms. All in all. everyone had a wonderful evening, which I am sure they will remember for a long time.