Montrose High School - Acta Yearbook (Montrose, PA)

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One Hundred Deaths-One More Stricken. Scarlet Fever is no longer a joke. A girl was attacked by a great, red-faced germ and was confined in her home many days because of the work done by the ruffian. Soon after this outrage an army was or- ganized to exterminate the enemy. By using military strategy and a wash-rag much was accomplished. However, Scarlet Fever soon call- ed on Measles, her powerful ally, for help. The army of Measles camp- ed on the Senior side of the study hall, thus the Seniors were most af- fected by their onslaughts, but scouts did considerable harm to under- classmen while on outpost duty. -Montrose Times. Disputed Art. John Armstrong-I saw a Freshman boy walking down the street with a Kane this morning. Bruce Payne-That's nothing, I saw Rice and Wood run a race today. Merritt Estus-What did your dad say when he found out that you smashed his car all to pieces ? Boyce LaRue-He said I couldn't take it again. Frank VanHousen-A penny for your thoughts, Jay. Jay Summers-I'm trying to think of a way to use O1iver's last name for Mr. Sipe. I Syntax a la Freshmen. His horse's neck hanging coiled in front of the saddle.-Genevieve Walsh. Our muleteer brought up the rear with his cart, wading ankle- deep in the mud. iUnusual cart.J-Agnes Freeman. Almeda Leslie-Why are the Freshmen sent to the court house? Katherine Kane-To have their pictures taken to celebrate Glendora's coming back to school. Miss Taylor-Do you have a book report ready, Robert ? Robert McLaughlin-Within Prison Walls. Wilmot Carter-What song is that ? I know it but I can't say it. Robert Minkler-You mean sing it. John-I wonder why some of the girls didn't fall in love with Everett Scott. Bruce-There wasn't enough in it to make it pay. John-You said it, but do you know the Freshman girl who owns half of Montrose and more than half of Johnson City ? Bruce-Rose Johnson ? John-Yes, and she could own more if she would. Bruce-Who is it ? 23

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y Ebb .. L4- Sjeater if .L x man. paper Harold Park--You have grown a head since you were a Fresh- Nog I had one then. Mrs. Little-VVhat kind of music do you prefer above all others? Leonard Smith-Jazz. Mrs. Little-I said music. Miss Pedrick-I wish I knew who invented class cutters. Mr. Frear-Why '? Miss Pedrick-They d0n't work. Miss Taylor fin tones of praisel-Ellen, the English on this is excellent. I have graded it 95W. E. Neville-Golly I Mr. Day CJanitorJ-Working hard ? Raymond Allen 14:30 p. m.J-So am I. Lee Summers--What does ACTA mean ? Josephine Summers-A lot of hard work for us Seniors. Freshman-You say you saw a white crow ? Senior-Yesg in the crow's nest of an ocean-liner. Freshman fGreenD Vegetables. Potatoes have eyes, but they can not see The strawberries in their bed. The sweet corn has ears, but it can not hear The cabbage leaves its head. 22

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John-I hear that Hilda Gould has gotten a Lott out of loving. Bruce--That's Aud. Teacher-What should immediately come to you mind when I mention the Sandwich Islands 'Z Bright Boy-Dinner. Teacher-What is a volcano ? Little Johnnie Crossen-A volcano is a high mountain which frequently interrupts. Mrs. Walton-How did Helen get on with her history examina- tion ? Mrs. Fessenden-She failed. What else can you expect ? Why, they asked her questions about things that happened before she was born. Frank Chiletti iaddressing student body in chapelj-You can come to the debate Friday, but Doc said not to all come together be- cause you would be in too close contact. Melvin Rosendale-So that rough guy in cell thirteen got away, Did he use a saw ? Robert McLaughlin-Nope. He broke out with the measles. eh? Clerk--I've made a great discovery, sir. Grocer-Well, what is it ? Clerk-I've found out that the heavy end of a match is the light end.-Exchange. Teacher--When was Rome built ? Boy-At night. Teacher-Who told you that ? Boy-You did. You said Rome wasn't built in a day.-EX. We doctors, said the pompous surgeon at a dinner party, afraid, many enemies in this world. Oh, but far more in the next, someone was heard to whisper.-Ex have, I am Professor-My dear man, a geologist thinks nothing of a thou- sand years. Excited Pupil-What ? I just loaned one S20 yesterday.-EX. Teacher-Your answer is as clear as mud. Student-Well, that covers the ground, doesn't it ?-EX. Doctor No. 1-Did you hold the mirror to her face to see was still breathing ? Doctor No. 2-Yes, and she opened one eyeg gasped and reach- ed for her powder puff.-EX. if she 24