Friday, November 18, 1949
THE AMPLIFIER
Page Two
Amplifier
Twelve Publications by the Journalism Class
of West Linn High School
Editor-in-Chief....... Shirley Calder
Business Manager....--------- _____________ ____ . ..Aubrey Sharp
Sports Editors........... ...........
Jim Thornburg, Wayne Fero
Exchange Editor.—i„„„.„—_______ ...........Shirley Helms
Reporters....... .......Gordon Dickinson, Betty Weibel, Bob Scholer,
Muriel Duncan, Sela Clark, Joyce Richardson
Advisor.................. Miss Marjorie Sinclair
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Bernie Herrmann's
Clothesline
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REMEMBERS
DKFES SQ EASILV
Hi there, gals and guys! The
following are words of wisdom
we found pinned to our clothes
line.
Twirp season gives the weaker
sex a real break and with the
Sadie Hawkins Day Dance com
ing off tonight these are some of
the gals who have snagged their
men. Irene Hawkins and Larry
Taylor; Jean Hardestine and
THE CURL VMO
CAN'T MAKE UP
' MR MINO
Why Should Thanks Be Given ?
Merle Stewart; Diane Gaffey and
Bill Laine; Marlene Pleinis and
Ernie Rickard.
Jack Hanks didn’t have to wait
ACATION! Two whole days! Yes, each yean around the
V end of November schools are dismissed for two days
while students and faculty members enjoy a restful vacation.
Why? Because Thanksgiving has arrived once more.
You set yourselves at the table on that day with eyes
appraising the heavy laden board before you. A plump tur
key lies steaming on the platter which is surrounded by dec
orative foods too numerous ltd mention. Yes, this indeed is
T hanksgiving.
What do you know about this joyous day beside the fact
that the entire family is home once more and the air is filled
with delicious odors and much merrymaking?
Thespians Revive
'Roaring Twenties'
Letters to The Editor
Dear Editor:
Mr. Oppenlander tries so hard,
With the theme of “The Roar but nobody will appreciate his
ing 20’s,” the second annual “Fall very good movies. If there is a
“Oh,” you say, “everyone knows the story of the first Frolic” was sponsored by the free movie, almost everybody
Thanksgiving and how the poor Pilgrims gave thanks. We're Thespian Troupe 870 of West will come. If the movies have a
Linn under the able directorship community sing with a comedy,
just following the custom of our Pilgrim forefathers.”
of Alexander B. Hays. Miss Vir we like the comedy; we laugh,
To a great part of the American public the true meaning ginia Lubeck served as Mistress whistle and clap when it is
finished.
of an “old-fashioned” Thanksgiving has been buried in the of Ceremonies.
The West Linn Band led by
But when we have a commu
gaiety of celebrating and! feasting.
Louis Gilles played “Baby Mine” nity sing, many of us just groan,
get up and walk out. By leav
On that day of praise so many years ago, the Pilgrims before the “Frolics” started.
The Chorus came dancing out ing early we might miss part of
had much for which to be thankful. For though the year had to the tune of “Five Foot Two, the movie besides disturbing the
been a long and trying one, those who survived knew that Eyes of Blue.” JoAnne Simmons rest of the audience which is
they had gained more than the experience of correct planting and Sharon Stein sang a duet good enough to remain.
entitled “Telling It to the Dai
or living peacefully with the Indians. They had gained a sies.” Next Willina Adams danc How many of us ever think of
the way Mr. Oppenlander feels?
priceless knowledge which was enlarged upon to bear great ed and/Sang “Varsity Drag.” The I’ll bet he feels bad because he
Ukelele Quintet played and sang
effect on our- present day manners of life and freedom of “Yes, Birl Thavs My Baby.” Then ' tries so hard. He gets the movies
we want as soon as he can get
government.
the chorus gave their version of them so why don’t all of us just
the “Charleston,” a dance that stay and see the entire movie?
If you, the American people, had nothing more than the was very popular in the ’20’s.
Four Freedoms to praise, you would have much more than
A fellow student,
Miss Diana Murphy gave her
Gordon Dickinson.
any other nation in the world. You have such a great supply interpretation Of “Sorry, Wrong
Number.” This was one of Di
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of tangible, as well as intangible, possessions that you are un ana’s dramatic parts; in the past
Dear
Editor:
able to recognize them as blessings for which to be thankful. she has deligjited everyone as a
West Linn, as we all know, has
Every American should remember that without this Ameri comedienne.
quite
a few activities-in sports
The second act had a “Wild
can way of life he or she would have very little to be grateful West” background. Bonna and as well as clubs. As the letters
Yvonne Fritchie, Sharon Stein, are given out at the end of each
for.
JoAnne Simmons, Don Duval, season for a sport such as boys’
We, the staff of the “Amplifier” sincerely hope that every Don Atchison, Don Jones and football, basketball and track,
student and faculty member will have a joyous Thanksgiving, John Danehy danced a square fellow students look at the large
dance. Following that, Roy letters with longing eyes and
always remembering the true meaning and significance of the Shearer played “Red River Val wish they had been the lucky
day.
ley” on his musical saw. Jack ones.
I think that NO small letters
Nelson played “My Sweetheart
Polka” on his violin. Then Roy should be given out! Those who
Shearer held the spotlight again, do receive small letters treasure
this time singing “Wagon them as much as the larger
A friend is one who dislikes the same people that you Wheels.” Pansy, the wonder ones; only I do not think it fair
horse, was introduced to the au for those that work just as hard
dislike.— A nonymous
dience. The Fritchie Sisters sang as the next person to receive only
The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other “Babysitters Bltres” and as an a small letter. Managers of the
encore they sang “Swiss Yodel teams should receive large let
people.— German proverb
ters too!
er’s Song.”
During the intermission Mrs.
Why don’t they do entirely
Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.— Cicero
Mansfield and her guitar trio away with small letters and let
those who have earned a letter
Critics are the people who have failed in literature and played “Blue Hawaiian.”
As the second part began, Miss in minor sports, as tennis and
art.— Disraeli
Carolyn Heisley sang a medley other sports, receive full credit or
_________
r
of three: “Waltzing in the none at all!
Common sense is very uncommon.— Horace Greeley
Clouds,” “Kiss in the Dark,” and
A rumor has recently been
“Let’s Take an Old-Fashioned
The Communist is a Socialist in a violent hurry.— G. W. Walk.” Assisting her on the lat brought up that swimming
should be considered a minor
Bough.
ter was Don Atchison. Ed Brad sport, and therefore receive a
shaw accompanied. The Trumpet small letter, and that to my idea
Beauty is the first present Nature gives to women, and Trio—Scott Lehner, Leroy Lundy is
decidedly unfair.
the first it takes away.— Mere
and Ray Abrahamson — played
Some student might be a win
'’‘Whispering.” Next Mr. Hays
Optimism: A cheerful frame of mind that enables a tea did a soft-shoe dance while the ner or a champion, who has
brought us back a trophy or pen
kettle to sing though in hot water up to its nose.— Anonymous Fritchie Sisters sang “Room Full nant, yet still receive only a
of Roses.” A Hula Chorus of 7 small letter to their credit. These
When our vices leave us, we flatter ourselves with the girls — Carolyn Heisley, JoAnne small letters will only take a
Simmons, Betty Ankersmit, Di small space on a sweater which
idea that we have left them.— La Rochefoucauld
ana Murphy, Jackie Steuart, Peg a person has to look twice to see.
The secret of being tiresome is in telling everything.— gy Lander and Doris Corderman Another point I wish someone
— did the Hula-Hula in black
V oltaire
light. Arine Lander did an acro would explain is this: the major
batic dance in black light. Fol teams takes in money for the
You think, therefore you are.— Descarters
lowing that, Carolyn Heisley athletic funds, but still schools
sang “Bali Hai,” and as a finale put out more mon^y for these
He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.— Billie Adams danced and sang than the minor teams.
Why should there \be two dif-
Franklin
“Diga Diga Doo.”
Old Advice for Modern World
’till twirp season to get his girl,
or is it, girls? However, the one
wd’re referring to is from Holy
Child’s in Portland and, take it
from us, shes’ really cute.
Mr. Brown’s third period Demo
cracy class is certainly getting
involved these days, isn’t it,
John? It seems that the senior
class has decided that boys are
less trustworthy than girls.
Look out, Betty Chubb, it is
said you have a rival for Stan
Blue’s affections. Do you agree,
Phyllis Weard? Some of the boys
around school would like to ac
quire some of Stan's fatal charm
for the freshman girls.
Found in the hall last week:
A note containing a conversation
between two girls with the main
subject none other than the
sophomore class president. Seems
as though these soph, gals think
he’s pretty smooth, and how!
People should be more careful
about where they discard old
notes because you never can tell
who’ll find them.
Attention, all cute girls! (he’s
particular) there is still time.
Ken Palmer remains dateless for
the turn-a-bout dance.
Although Sadie Hawkin’s Day
has brought about a lot of new
friendships at the same time
some couples have dissolved —
Judy Brear and Harold Adrian—
Don Thompson and Marilyn Harr
—Shirley Williams and Don Pen
ney are some examples.
We hear that certain members
of the girls’ chorus are anxiously
awaiting the day when the boys’
and4 girls’ choruses combine to
start practice for the Christmas
Cantata. Our guess is that there
will be a lot more than singing
going oh.
Lester Louden is to be envied
these days. Not all boys in
school have a secret admirer.
We happen to know that a
certain girl has latelv shown a
preference for bass voices. Could
it be that the bass we’re think
ing of is Roy Shearer?
Looks like someone who likes
to cut hair hit some of our boys.
What a gruesome sight!
Joon Garner is on the lookout
for a guy. She’s lonesome.
That bashful Artie Wheldon
kid is surely making eyes at
some girls in sixth period biology
class* none other than our little
Joanne Baker.
Looks like Marian Yeaple has
her eyes on a senior lad. Could
it be? But, no, that would be
telling. Good luck, Marian.
We know it’s Twirp Season,
Roberta Rowly, but don’t you
know that Mr. Jlyde is already
married?
Some »girls give up but not
Peggy Lander. She will fight to
the end to get her man. Keep
trying, Peg. You are still young.
Who is that certain boy who
asked Beth Church to go to a
party? She surely is keeping it
a secret.
Fred Myer won out after all,
and Darlene Britton doesn’t look
a bit unhappy about it.
Doing your Christmas shop
ping early? Drop into Bernie
Herrmann's for a varied array of
gifts for everyone. And while
you are dropping, don’t forget
the gossip box by the bulletin
board next to Mr. Hyde’ room.
Pd. Adv.
ferent sizes of letters? Are not
sports, sports and just as im
portant as the next? I am also
sure there would be less confu
sion for those who are to receive
this type of award.
f Shirley Helms, GAA.