The Tri-County Herald, Volume 75, Numbers 1-5

STAFF Editor — Jacqueline Mbrse Asst, Editor — Muriel Saimran Reporters Jacqueline McClelland, B*o b S Ha w, Phyllis Spitz, Dot, Shock, Bill Haydenj Mary Haw­ thorn, Barbara Reagan, Bob Ryan] and Betty Warburton] Staff advis­ er, V°ra Randalls For The lim e Bang! In almost: every Issue of any newspaper of considerable size may be fbund' accounts-, o f crimes committed by adolescents. More and more, youth is turning toward crime. WHY? There are numer­ ous reasons-which may hit pretty close- to home for some of the readers. How often do •you hear people say, “This- modern generation! What is it coming-to?” Then they proceed to enumerate the wild things we do. Many boys and girlS think it is grand sport to bet “in the news” and consequently see how far they can go,*what they can. get away with. Many times the child’s environ­ ment is responsible for his actions-. It is the duty of. the parents to make the home an enjoyable-place so that the children will want to stay home instead of roaming the streets. Remember, too, that it is the patents who set the examples —a- wild mother and father can hardly expect their children to be’ otherwise. Sometimes the fault lies, with the school teachers who may not un­ derstand the child’s background) Maybe the pupil was in.the wrong, but many times it is .the parents or neighbors who should.be.punished- A child' should’ be given every possible advantage concerning happiness, social activities? and education, Help stamp, out this crime* wave of youth! Rfcmember that a clean, happy, busy mind seldom has time for trouble- ' POETRY' A VISIT TO HEAVEN The other day I took a stroll And came upon a stair. I climbed and climbed and climbed and climbed; They led, I knew not where. At last I reached the top. At last The sky was full of light. I saw the pearly gates loom up So dazzling, so bright, In front of those3gates there stood six men; They all wore uniforms. Their language I could not make out; Those* pale*and1bloody forms. Saint Peter stood confronting! them! An argument took place? They tallied and talked and talked' and Itallied— Saint Peter turned his f&co: “What would you dd, my friend?" he*said, “These men are German troops. They got shot d6wn the other day— These guys arc awfUl dtoops.” He turned his bade and entered in; He presently came back And with him brought a document With borders of dark black. * “This is a German communique; It’s from it that I read! •Two of our men were kilted this day—* Two less mouths to feed-’ “Two of you men can enter In." I heard Saint Peter tell. “The other four aren’t legally dead." You’ll have to go to-hell!" — Bob Shaw Published By The Elementary School' WHO 'S W HO _ We have a* budding: Einstein among us. I f you want*proof] take, sulook at thisireeord. Freshman Algebra; — first: in district, tenth’in state.- Sophomore Geometry — first" in district, .fifth in state. Junior Typing;— first-in district, third in state,,sixty regardless of classification. Jean Grinnell is the bright girl who.-chalked, up those * records for herself. AS you can guess, from above, math is her -favorite sub­ ject. In this, her senior year; she has taken to shorthand; too. Jean isn’t planning on going to college but prefers *to -become a government employee. She is in­ terested in things like ■ everybody else. Scotty puppies:are nearest to her heart when it comes to the canine world. (I won’t ,say any­ thing about the man in her life.*) And she delights in light fiction. —nothing deep and. philosophical for her. Fibber McGee and MoHy are? her favorite radio comedians, and Lana Turner of the movies gets the "Oscar” from. her. Now, like any normal person, Jean doesn’t enjpy getting up? So, she*is prompted’to say th a t'“half an hoyr more in the: morning; would be fine!’.’ \ ms"MATCH 3 ay*G, b ;. shaw (Conclusion) After J, P. had cleaned up‘his room, he took one of his; grass­ hoppers, who had fully recuper­ ated; to the window andsdropped him out; The grasshopper joyfUlly fluttered to the ground and felt very happy tt) be well again. Just at that moment Desp’rate Han came up the street; AH of the deputies who were supposed to meet him were tied to a lasso which he dragged behind him. The deputies were in such a state that they didn’t mind this, however. Han spied the- grasshopper and picked it up. J. F. yelled’froro the window to Desp’rate Dan, “Let him down,*you cur, sir!" but Dan swallowed the grasshopper, laugh­ ing all the while-at J.P. For once in his life J, P. felt the impulse to kill, and he rushed into his- room. Wasting1no time, he loaded up •his grandfather’s • old 00 gauge shotgun. He loaded it with 25 pounds of powder and then slufied nails and glass into- the barrel until it was completely full. Rushing down the stairs, he pushed open the door and leveled Ills gun at Desp’rate *Dan. Alas? Dan was quick on the draw and he emptied Ixis two six guns in J. P.’i •direction'. Luckily for J. P., the gun barrel wasiso large that the ’bullets *ffom Dan's jguns just added to theToad in J, F.’s shotgun. When Dan saw J.' P,:still standing, he started to rusli at him, but at that moment J, P. squeezed the trigger and the gun went oil! with a tremendous roar. The next time you visit Arizona, ask to see the Grand Canyon, That is -where Desp’rate Dan was stand­ ing when J. P. pulled the trigger. END Has anyone- noticed the little lady with the trailing-yarn? Well, Margaret Kemmer says she’s knit­ ting for the Red Cross. We claim $v®•cart.-drop * a > stitch < faster.- than she can. ; THE ART CLASS Left; to right: Marjorie Bidgood.and Lucille Grody at*mural! The -purpose of modern educa­ tion. in art is-not to produce fine commercial experts, but to give every student'a .chance to*express himself and to Jearn the principles of good; design in relation to his own life. meetings arreTield1occasionally for the interest’ of the more talented students- who wish; to;>learn about proportion, shading, drawing f&ces andi figures, and still life drawing; The-high school group, are re­ sponsible-for the clean-up posters Miss Borland’s high school.class has studied the-basic principles of! design: rhythm? balance, empha­ sis, and composition- These’prin­ ciples- are- applied in studying clothing,design, car. and.house. de­ sign, selection of good.'pictures, for homes,., recognition and apprecia­ tion of good reproductions in maga­ zines, and the' practical applica­ tion of"these principles. Each stu­ dent collected a notebook of inter­ esting art items they found'in mag­ azines and books. At Christmas there was a .class competition for the best design to be used for the imitation stained glass window that, was hung in the South window of the building. In studying craft work, different methods and mediums were used, such as block printing on cloth for wall hangings, clay modeling, plaster of paris casts and soap carving- Recently they have been studying lettering which suggests arr idea at a glance. From time to time there are- class discussions about present day art, paintings found m magazines, and the value of contemporary and Old Master paintings. Sketch which:appear around; the building: and are often called i upon to db posters, decorations for •banquets,, and to help with stage sets. In the grade, school there are; two divisions among, the children. The third and fourth graders us­ ually have more freeddm of ex­ pression, while the*fifth and'sixth graders are bothered more by their surroundings- and1 the* definite Shape of animals,and: buildings- Third and; fourth grade classes need? little- instruction, for reality means little in their drawings. They enjoy doing creative*designs, and’very- imaginative studies. Be* sides drawing and painting, lower grades have craft projects and make useful gifts. At Christmas, the* third grade made designs on paper plates, while the fourth grade -made pin3 of pecan nuts. Ih the fifth and sixth grades, the children begin to study proportion of animals. Art, although it may not always bring material gain, gives you a greater capacity for the enjoyment of living. NEWS OF THE MOMENT Without a dfeubt oneofthe-most ■exciting games; ever witnessed in> our school, took- place-.Friday?, January Id, in the-Bath gym; The Fleers- met and defeated1the- first* of their Little*Six opponents;,West Carrollton, by a score of 25 to 1BL The. game was very good, although-, tension was immensely-high. Both teams were trying hard to win and1 the players were somewhat Con­ fused. An interesting fact, in,spite of the 9 points difference in the score, was that the West Carrollton boys scored the same amount of field goals that the Flyers did. Everyone is. eagerly anticipat­ ing our game with the Northridge Folar Bears, Friday* the twenty- third. They have*lost1 two■ of: their recent games, a; faot' which might-, indicate that- they will he ih top form for their tussle with the? Flyers They have* three pliryers, Parker, Green, and' Jones,, who- might cause- some" trouble* con­ sidering* that’ they have* scored more* points- in their games, tills year than ever: before. It- has*been reported* that* there wilL be two referees at' all pf the: Little-Six League -games from now on. Who-o-o bricked'up• the bake, oven? Where had Miss FisKe. gone? Why were there bars on-, the window? Who-o-o was the ghost? Do you want to know? I won’t* tell you. You’ve got to come and: see for .yourself. We guarantee your nerves*, will never be- the: sameli' The cast of the play, “Ladies In Retirement,” which will be given on February 4-5, were* the guests of Medway theater on Wednesday evening. The cast wishes to thank the proprietor of the* theater f6r a fine evening!* entertainment, Scandie Light By Melody Roast Ruth Thompson, who has* had to miss school for ever so long because of injuries received, in an automobile accident, is putting many of us to shame* by her knowledge and industry. Marie Day, Bath cheer leader, lias been absent over a week be* cause of' illness. We miss you, Marie, so luirry up and1get well. And John Paul Kemmer, im<* aginative* fifth grader, offers Ua this riddle. What makes.team in the eye? Answer; When * the pupil doesn't got his home work. Please,* the “Propeller Bladb” would appreciate suggestions from its readers. In the library sits an unattractive brown box in which you may drop your comments on anything you choose to write about. Let’s hear from you. First it was Muriel and'now it's Miss Baver who has trouble stay* ing on he? feet; We hear readers, like- o u r “POetfy Corner.’' Bath High pu­ pils have written all of the con­ tributions, and we have countless good ones we- haven’t the’ space to publish. Once* more we: have' arrived? at that period* in the* school year when that ogre* of the* half-year mark — the-semester examination —comes from his;den to frighten the* poor, innocent students of Bath High School. Tire* mere* thought of his arrival here*Thurs­ day and Friday mornings has caused many strong, hearts to weaken. As the time approaches. tha*first moment of fear has been replaced by a feeling of apprehen­ sion, For the*past week the more nervous pupils have used elec­ tricity with a* reckless abandon for national defense*in an effort to discover in books the weapons with which, to dfefeat this, dread monster. But Friday afternoon, to the relief' of all the students? he will end*his brief visit and* again resume his fitful slumbers, Frances Culbertson Well, It has been pretty dull* around lately, but I’m afraid tha t it will be* even duller this week" if everyona; studies- fOr exams m> he*should , . . When I say-dull, I! mean that there*weren’t so many* things: doing; but I did find that there* was-, a* new business* about torbe* born-. . . Yes, two young men are; rumored to ba> starting a? theatrical business and* expect it to thrive* on their talent . , , One young; gehtleman must b* capable since he was made pres** ident of his class, and the other (a. junior) Is noted for his knowl­ edge of this type of business and (redheads) . . . If this establish* ment is a, success, the gentlemen owe it all to Misses M.J.M. and E. J. Si for they have what it takes (money) . . . In the junior class there is a new girl (well pretty new) and she seems to hava taken several of her classmates: (males) off their f e e t . . . It isn’t her personality, but her name te1 shlih Dariine. All in fun , M.R,