Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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 SCRIBBLERS ’ Vol. 74 June 21, 1950 No. 1920 Entered at the Palo Alto Post Office as very classy matter. Editorial A CHANGE IX THE FAR EAST It was with no little apprehension that the western world watched the recent political upheaval in Japan. Japan had been so seemingly content with the imperial form of government that there seemed little hope for the democratic element. Indeed there appeared not a single hope for the democratic faction even after the overthrow of the old order. Lo, out of the seeming chaos there appeared the figure of Seize Yamasaki, and under his leadership order was restored. It was hut a fitting tribute to his power that he was declared president. THE PHILIPPINE REVOLT When the dispatches brought us the news that there was a revolt brewing in the Philippines, there were many who shook their heads sagely and said we should never have granted their independence in 1926. However, these wiseacres did not have long to enjoy this shaking, for scarcely was the news announced when the Filipino embassy stated that the progressive army, under the leadership of the Patacsil cousins, had the island in complete control. DRESS REFORM W'e feel torn between the devil and the deep blue sea when asked an opinion on dress reform. There is. no doubt, sane argument on both sides of the case, and the women who speak on it are all of such national leadership that we know scarcely how to turn. There are, for instance, those asking that the dresses be shortened, maintaining that the long sweeping dresses of this period are distinctly unsanitary and hampering. Among these are the society leaders, Lois Hume and Helen Lunsford; as well as the actresses Avice Irwin and Gertrude Rendtorff. and also the president of the anti-dancing league, Mary d’Antonio. But. while we might be decided immediately in favor of the reform upon reading f28]

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Daley look the list and looked it over. You says,” he said, “that you hev tried every hog tie you know?” Yes, every method I know.” Well now get this straight. 1 guarantees to hev this assembled mul- titude in one place—here say—at 8 o'clock at say three days from now. And you guarantees, if I do, to see that I ain’t beat out by this billie twirlin' hombre.” Agreed, Mr. Daley—but, remember, all of them. Three days had passed, and Henderson, breaking all precedents, had arrived at his office at the unearthly hour of half past seven. With a grunt of impatience he looked at his watch. It registered twenty minutes to eight. Twenty minutes to go,” he rumbled, there is still a chance—hello what's that ?” The door of his office had opened with a crash, and through it he saw Sheriff Daley's back. Now, gentlemen.” Daley was saying, yer all kind of hot at being dragged around same as a branding calf. Don't blame ye, gents—would feel the same way myself—but it had to be did. 1 did it fer the welfare of the prosperous community ev Belt Hole. And, gents, yer goin‘ to get your salt out of it, too, when ye have talked to this hombre Henderson— limping lizards, please don't begin to talk again. Mr. Jordan”—this to a bellow from the mouth of that gentleman— I aint on the same range with you at that. Now, gents, form for the grand march and follow me —and you. guards—see thet they don’t discover any gopher hole to hide in around here.” At that, led by Sheriff Daley, the men began to filter in through the door, and, under the persuasive arguments of Daley's cow- punchers, were lined up around the walls of the office. As Henderson looked at the familiar faces of the men he felt a sus- picion of doubt as to the way they would take such treatment. Every man on the list was there—very disheveled, and all with glowers for Henderson that did not comfort him. His speculation was cut short, however, by the drawl of Sheriff Daley. “Well,” lie said, I guess 1 win. Hcndy, don't I—here they all are.” The reclamation service was a success, and Belt Hole prospered and agreed that they should have two gun plays a year instead of the accus- tomed one. Daley reigned triumphant as the sheriff of Belt Hole that year, although Boyson, in the position of deputy sheriff, insisted that the rangers wear blue helmets and billies. [27]

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the arguments of these women, we find there arc equally eminent women on the opposing side who contend that the reform would tend to set the fashions back to the shocking period of 1920. A few among these are Constance Tnmplin. the remarkable missionary to the South Seas; Meda Conway, the educational authority, and Marie Collins, mayoress of Run- nymede. After considering the controversy so far, we can only say that fashion waits for neither time, man. nor money, and if a change is sched- uled nothing will avail to stop it. EVENTFUL I »KIEFS Professor Todd, recently brought to public eye by his receiving the Noble Chemistry prize, has been unusually successful in bis work with explosives. Indeed, such has been his success in this line that he feels that there is nothing else worth while to learn and so does not feel he will pursue it any longer. He is resting comfortably and in the best of care. It is rumored that he will now turn his attention to babies' food. The crank explorer, Alan Curtis, recently accomplished the goal of his life. Since early boyhood he has been obsessed with the desire of determining whether the gastronomical processes of the cannibals were in any way different from those of the civilized races. According to the dispatch from the South Seas his undaunted ambition has been met with success. No doubt his great heart mourns that he can not enrich 11s with his knowledge. The remnants have been collected and arc now in transit by mail. Mabel Wattenbcrger, dancer, has entered suit against John Stumble. Miss Watte iberger states that previous to her dance with him she was able to wear a number six slipper, but that now nothing less than a nine will do. She is asking S10.000 a size. Mary Little, president of the Women's Athletic League f the Pacific Coast, announces that the schedule for the season is ready. Alice Curran, the champion tennis player, states, through her press agent, May Earle, that she will be in the field next season to defend her title against all comers. Viola W isdom, the noted spiritualist, was arrested yesterday on the charge of Kathleen Cotter, the famous actress, who claimed that the medium had been using her spiritual influence against her and hurting her reputation. The managers of the Orpheum Circuit announce that they have secured the great Smith Vaudeville Team ( Perry Smith and Howard Smith) and they they will appear soon in their side-splitting act. [29]