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

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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]

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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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By Eakljc Smith. Special Correspondent to Scribblers The new 1950 Outing Special, which has made such a hit on the Coast. This model is mechanically perfect, and has all the conveniences that the sinlnner tourist needs. For the ladies there is the electric curling iron and powdering machine, to be used after the swim. This model is especially adapted for house parties. The swimming pool is provided with a bottom and water may be put in the tank without injuring it, and for this purpose we equip each model with an ink dropper. This model may he seen (at the purchaser's own risk) at the firm’s new headquarters LANDWEER MARSHALL, 3226 High St. The other new models to arrive soon are JORDAN TIN-SIX The JORDAN TIN-SIX has been greatly improved upon in acces- sibility. ()n the very latest models, it is no longer necessary to remove the transmission while adjusting the carburetor. On the closed models, they are equipped with hot and cold folding doors. (First machine on market to use “powdered gasoline.' ) Concealed tanks for the “STILL” products will be a much appreci- ated convenience in the MOON-SHINE SPECIAL This car is equipped with aviators' safety belts for every seat, which are sometimes found necessary. A it is necessary to install spark plugs every few miles, and automatic spark plug changer is part of the equipment The new “COOTIE” has some very unusual equipment, including such items as power driven lead pencil sharpener, illuminous lights, silent horns—besides the two ladies shown in the catalogue illustration. Be- sides these outstanding features, it is guaranteed not to rip (more than 150 per) nor to fade (away), and that we are the first to ever use the famous “hollow-headed nuts.” NOT ,» AM [30]