Stitt Junior High School - Laurel Leaf Yearbook (New York, NY)

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NO SOAP Not long ago, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Carson moved froi'n Omaha, Nebraska to a rented house on Long Island. They were happy to find a home, because of the housing shortage. One day while Mr. Carson was out, Mrs. Carson busily prepared dinner. The doorbell rang and she wondered who could be paying a visit. She opened the door and found a well-dressed young man smiling proudly. Are you Mrs. RonaldCarson, former- ly of Omaha, Nebraska? Yes, she replied, want to know? Ofcourse you saw the Sudsy Soap Pro- gram on television yesterday. Why no, answered Mrs. Carson. The young man smiled again, Well, I have good news for you. You have won the weekly grand prize--two railroad tickets to Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Carson gasped and said, Do you really mean it? Of course, Then the young man added, If you don't care to accept the prize, Sudsy Soap will hold another draw- ing next week. but why do you Mrs. Carson replied excitedly, By all meansI'll accept the prize. Only the other night my husband and I were talking about moving back. He is not satisfied with his new job here. I'll return later this evening with your tickets. A few days later, the young man stood on the platform saying goodbye to the Carsons. He stood outside the train window, smiling and wishing them a happy journey. My boy, Mr. Carson called to him, you have been very kind and helpful. I wish there was some way of showing you our gratitude. Oh, but you already have. What do you mean? asked both of the Carsons in surprise. You see my family and I have searched everywhere for a house on Long Island. Now, thanks to your moving, we have found one. Ohlby the way, Mrs. Carson, when you get back to Nebraska don't waste time looking for my brand of soap. You won't find Sudsy Soap anywhere. Albert Killian, 9-403

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THE STRANGER O ce a land so far away, ,. here people were poor and sad, C e a stranger with happiness, wake the people glad. C. dressed differently in every way, , , he looked, I must admit. t to most people he was not queer; His costume for this occasion was fit, '4 The people in town all whispered and chattered, What, is this thing a man? How funny he looks, they all exclaimed, $5; 91 IiSuczh as we've never seen in this land. ngggmgwa His pani'c'lvlaljll uaggy, is hirt was torn, igggwgit And he Ed on his - d, The solew . r es could not be seen, a. l ' r e cantata; ave looked poorer, 'tis said. But still he seemed so very happy And the people took him for a friend, They gave him shelter, food, and drink And his clothes they tried to mend. As time went on, they loved him more, The people were so happy and gay. He was always joking and making them laugh, I And they dreaded his departing day. But the time soon came and as he left He could see the people's tears, For he had made them very happy, Happier than they had been in years. Who was he ? I can not say; Perhaps a king with a crown. A genius? A fool?. A thief? Or was he simply a clo 1 Irby, 9-325 .7515 GHAmes a BELL

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DENTISTS CHAIR I sat in a chair and fell asleep, I had a dream that wasn't so meet. Itwas sitting there in the Dentist Chair, I bit my nails and pulled my hair. The Dentist opened my mouth and looked inside, He asked me what kind of food I abide. I couldn't answer, I was too scared, I would scream and holler if I dared. No, I couldn't move; my bones said no, I'd run straight home if I could go. He looked at me and made a sorrowful sigh, He said, Your teeth are going to die! My eyes popped out, my nose did run, I was a scared son of a gun. My legs started to tremble, my feet wanted to fly,- I was so scared I could die. Then at that moment I did awake, And resolved Better care of my teeth to take. Dorothy Davis, 8-314 PEOPLE People are different wherever you go Just as different as your head and your toe, Some are quiet and quite reserved, Some are noisy and like to make themselves heard. But wherever you go you will probably find, When you get to know them they're bound to be kind. Winfred Bendiner, 9-304 B-Paige. c138 x