Roslindale High School - Yearbook (Roslindale, MA)

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ated compound of bug juice. and two teaspoonfuls of concentrated T. N. T. Science. on analyzing the pill. declared it to be slightly powerful. But Elmer Cilbertson widely known as a professional mattress tester. claims that the pills have not had the slightest effect on him. Park Dei.-artnient Proniotes Captain Cross Captain Llewellyn L. Cross. commanding the Flagship Pneumonia of the Boston Public Carden Swanboat Service, which shot down a peanut-poaching pigeon. was promoted to the rank of Yice-Admiral by the Park Department. The action took place last week on the High Pond. Two minutes after sighting the hostile bird off the Pneanioiiiafs' port bow. the crew alert and de- termined. manned the ships one half inch pop-gun. The crew's efficiency was sorely tried, but after a short. sharp struggle the pigeon was hit dead amidships. and soon dropped into the pond. XVith this battle. the wave of piracy on the High Pond ended. Those among the ship's company who were decorated with Red Cross pins included: Chief Engineer Edward Keefe, who sits behind the Swan. Chief Bosun's Nlate Doug Bensusan. who first sighted the pigeon, Lieutenant tjunior gradel Alanson Dawes. who had charge of the gun crew. Danger in Franco-American Relations Seen According to a reliable authority fan old grad of R. H. S.l our relations with France may suffer a collapse. Rapid Raymond Cushing, noted for his weird Parisian accent. has recently been appointed American ambassador to France. U. S. Crawford Laanclzed at Hagelstein Shipyard Quincy Mass., June 5 - A new destroyer was launched today at Hagelstein Shipyard. It was named in honor of Ralph Crawford, the U. S. Navy's Sergeant York of the Second VVorld YVar. Crawford, a Cuuner's Mate 2nd Class, served on the cruiser Boston. com- manded by Captain -Ioltiu' joe Mac-Neil. The appearance of a squadron of Japanese dive bombers provoked Crawford to the use of such colorful language that Chaplain's Assistant Donald Campbell hastily rushed up from below decks. Campbell, however. was so struck by what he saw that he completely forgot his original purpose. W'hen the dive bombers swooped close to the ship, Crawford. at his anti- aircraft gun. gave them such a withering look that. in sheer panic. the entire squadron dived into the seaf' Campbell later stated. Two other squadrons of laps, sensing that Crawford was in a bad mood and would destroy them with his anti-aircraft fire. both surrendered to the cruiserf' Campbell also said. :Xt todayfs launching. the Craieforcl was christened by the wife of Covernor T. Schniekelfritz the former Barbara Cibbous of Roslindale. 'I'lw Social ll'liirf New York. N. Y. .lime 5wThe meiubers of Ladder Company GG 2 3 of the City Fire Department. in charge of Captain NVilliam Haggerty. were amazed today when their 1200-foot ladder collapsed. Later. the cause was found to be l',adderinan llerbie Von liuw. who was in a playful mood. 'I'he collapse occurred while Ladderman Dick Pipitone was disputing as to who should rescue Nliss Xlary Dfkiuelio froiu a burning Park Xyenue penthouse. His opponent was Nlr. Peter Crockett. of Crockettis Collars for Cultured Cauiues. page fllfllflf-flflll'

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Radio Inferrieu'.s' Resting between appearances in XVagnerian opera. songbirds Gladys Foster and Claire Cronin charm radio audiences daily over station XVAAC with their appealing interpretations of the pitiable housewife bereft of indispensable Drooper Sudsn and the sobbing honeymooner with red. ronghened hands. The first pI'6fOl'II12ll1CP of the i'Rautenburg Revelsn. presented by the Corinack and Dunn Sleeping Powder Company, was heard over the network last night. Miss Rantenburg favored her listeners with choice selections from her repertoire of original sob poetry. She was accompanied by doleful wails from the violins of Alice Lichwell and Rose and Mary Kelly. The dual effect of this presen- tation was to cause both sponsors and audience to burst into tears. Nevertheless. the latter stoutly maintained that the tears were caused by onion juice liberally sprinkled on chairs and platforms before the show. SPORTS Olympic lVinner.s' Arrive Returning from the Olympic Games held at Athens were Jean Cummings and Ann McGrath. Both girls bore gold and bronze testimonials to their prowess in the field of sports. Of Miss Cummings the Syndicated Press wrote: HNever had fans beheld such superb skill. One obstacle after another was hurdled. each jump swift, daring. and complete. She well deserves the title Checker Champ of the VVorld. Art Exhibition Attroets Tlzou.s-ands An exhibition of modern sculpture and painting, held at the New York Museum of Day A1'ts during the past week, is being continued at the request of an enthusiastic public. Artists Helene Rones, Francoise Fredey. and lean Graham. whose works are among the most popular, will be todayis lecturers. Miss Graham. associated with the NValt Disney studios. will present an illustrated lecture on Doodling-its causes and effects. Miss Fredey's dissertation will concern the all-important work of designing billboards. Her latest masterpiece, consisting of a green pasture. one pound of butter, one steak fmediumj and ten ration coupons. is a tribute to modern ap- preciation of the beautiful. Marines Praise Tokiois Hotel Service Tokio QAPD Iune 5 - The ever polite Iapanese are making amends for the inhospitable reception accorded to unexpected guests. all members of the U. S. Marine Corps some years ago. The Marines at that time sought to teach the Japanese a lesson in etiquette. Point was given to their arguments by the Drews Standard Rifle tnow approved by the Marinesl and the Green Hornets, a squadron of U. S. Navy dive bombers. led by Commander Dick,, Salisbury. famous for his reckless daring. Since peace has been restored, the Emperor's Palace has been taken over by three Marine officers. Lieutenant-Colonels jack YValsh. Bob Harvey. and James Lane. They say that there is nothing quite like having the Emperor serve you breakfast in bed. Seientife Discovery Tested by Gilbertson A new vitamin pill in a slightly concentrated form has been perfected by Prof. Douglas H. Thompson. of Zilch University. Among its many ingredients the pill is said to contain tincture of banana oil. a few grains of aspirin. carbon- Pllgn' i'zi't'iifi,r-fiiiri'

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Pipitone, Crockett. and the lady in question were at the top of the ladder. The three were left hanging on the window ledge until Mahler ol the Master Mind. who gained fame by his solution of the R. ll. Murder Clase. arrived on the scene. The blaze was put out by Miss Anne Richards who argued against it. Mahler. who scaled the building in three stories. rescued all concern:-fl including Pipitone Crockett, Miss D'Amelio, Miss Hazel Hamilton. Mr. Robert Rowans. and Miss Richards. Mr. Rowan was overcome with excitement. but was quickly revived by a milk shake. Morrison Returns .After leaving town for several days to avoid the Creat Camble Finance Company fPresident, Mr. Richard Camblel which recently collapsed. Clifford Morrison is now back in society. New Position for Mr. Quaglicri Dario Qnaglieri. who. in his high school days was looked upon as a rare phenomenon -an eager Latin student- is now composing mottoes in Latin for breakfast cereal companies. His latest position has been given him by the makers of Ciffords Cranulated Goodies. a new cereal. XVe wish him luck. and hope no one translates the mottoes. Military Courtesy Given Doornian Major General Timothy Sweeney. U. S. Army. saluted the doorman of the Hotel Ritz-Copeman. thinking he was the Hungarian military attache. The doorman. Stuart Racon,Sone-time candidate for NYest Point. says he much prefers his doormanis uniform to that of the Military Academy. Diver to do Rcsearclz ll'ork in South Atlantic New York. June 5-The new research ship Sea-lkoif. carrying Diver Kenneth Crook to the South Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. sailed early today. The expedition is sponsored by the Hughesian Museum at Washington. The Hughesian Museum is the contribution to science of Dorothy Hughes. first tand last? woman President of the United States. Dnrkcc Main Circus Attraction Bill Durkee. popular lion-tamer texcept with the lions D exhibits his technicpie of subduing the lions next Saturday afternoon at Boston Carden. He keeps the lions begging for mercy by telling them jokes he makes up. Captain Stevens Home On Leave Captain Ronald Stevens. U. S. N.. who enlisted as a seaman back in 1943. was received by his friends with amazement today. No other man in the Navy ever attained a Captains rank in so short a time as he. I am just a super-streamlined version of the 90-day wonder. claims he. No the Admiral's daughter didnt have a thing to do with it. Uh. nof Jordan College Beaglcs Trinniplz Over Jloras-ki l'iiii'crsitif.s Grid Clnnnps Scranton. Pa. june 5- ln a special summer game for the benefit of the Edward Hickey Hodcarrier's Association. the gladiators of Moraski L'niversity were narrowly nosed out of a win by a score of only 99-tl. The win was scored by the Jordan College Beagles. who had the superb playing of Jimmy Finn and page tu i llfil-fill