Kiski Minutes, February 24, 1942

1 SWIMMING MEET COMING SOON BETTER PRACTICE KISKI MINUTES HONOR ROLL BANQUET SOCIAL EVENT FOR MARCH Vol. LIV, No. 4 Kiski Hears Mrs. F. Parry At Chapel Large Color Photograph of Lt. John J. Daub Presented Florence Fisher Parry, national- ly known newspaperwoman, whose column "I Dare Say" appears daily in the Pittsburgh Press, ad- dressed the students Sunday, Feb- Iruary 15, in chapel. The occasion was the presentation of a photo- graphic reproduction of Kiski's Jack Daub, who died in action on the American destroyer, Rueben James. Mrs. Parry spoke of the many and varied opportunities that lay in store for the youth of America. and commended Kiski on the steps it is taking to utilize those oppor- tunities to the best advantage. She warned the boys to "toughen up" for the strenuous activities which will surely be required of them in the next few years. The well known Pittsburgh journalist KIŠKIMINETAS SPRINGS SCHOOL, SALTSBURG, PA. New Kiski Corps on Parade New Military Program Stresses Science; Modern Technical Classes Organized expressed a desire to live long Lem Keck Explains enough to see what would happen to our generation. She denounced bitterly the idea that the present is a "dislocated generation" and, rather encouraged youth to begin a period of preparation for new, scientifically advanced living con- ditions which will be characteristic of the not-too-distant future. Defense To Pupils Many Enlightened Students Learn Of War; How To Handle Explosives Before being versed in the tech- Hostilities Necessitated New Emergency Training With the opening of hostilities on December 7, 1941, the military. program at Kiski was given an added impetus. Mr. L. M. Clark, president of the board of trustees, delivered an address concerning the status of Kiski in the nation's effort to de- Said Mr. Clark, February 24, 1942 Students See Telephone As Defense Aid Bell Representative Shows, Explains Movies Proud of the fact that their or- ganization is falling into perfect harmony with the United States Government's efforts toward build- ing an invincible army and navy, The Bell Telephone Company sent Mr. Junk, their lecturing repre- sentative, to Kiski, where he show- ed several motion pictures on the development of the service, which the Bell Telephone Company Is rendering to its citizen consumer and the personnel of the armed forces. Armed with a sound motion pic- ture projector and a lusty voice, Mr. Junk showed and explained the various methods his company had of extending their already vast telephone system to the most remote places on the face of the earth. One reel dealt with the adaptation and use of an innova- tion in telephone cables, the co- axial cable, capable of carrying Stan Vinton's Band And Snow Frolics Feature Formal several hundred messages simul- Forty Couples Attend Dinner And Dance taneously. Another reel showed the magnanimity of the repair forces and the conditions under which they were sometimes forced. to work. At the conclusion of her inspir- At a former demonstration, Mr. ing talk, Mrs. Parry unveiled the Junk brought an assistant and, portrait of Lieutenant Daub and with his aid, showed the make-up formally presented it to the school. By RALPH CAPLAN and essential parts of the French It was a countenance that few stu-nique of battling modern instru- feat the Axis. telephone which has become an ev- dents recognized but all admired. ments of war, most Kiski students "The object of our military pro- eryday article in the home of al- James Cox, president of the thought themselves well able to gram will be to train the boys so The winter formal February 21 most every American. that they will be prepared for the Needless Student Council, accepted the love- cope with whatever type of ex- proved to be one of the most to say, his audience was amazed great battles which lie ahead. ly gift on behalf of the student plosive or incendiary bombs that There are among you a great num- successful attempts at terpsichor- when he showed the great number body. might be dropped on our campus. ber who will be called upon to S. Many committees have worked ern geni. ean activity ever enjoyed at K. S. of parts which compose the mod- It was indeed fortunate that Mr. serve your country within a year laboriously making last minute ar- information on the use of the new- He also gave detailed Lem Keck, chairman of the civilian or two. It is therefore necessary rangements and to all appearances ly installed dial telephones. that you, who are to become the the fruits of their labor provided defense committee for Westmore-upholders of our freedom and in- and County, spoke at the last dependence, be instructed in the odd (and we mean odd) couples a most enjoyable evening for 40 military meeting on defense work. essentials of military science.". who attended. Robert O. Wagner Leaves Kiski The boys in Main Hall missed one of their steady roomers when Bob Wagner returned to his home town, Detroit, Michigan, to finish. school. (Continued on page 4). irw 9164 Mr. Keck plainly showed the Also brought out by Mr. Clark was Mr. Reamer Victim To make everything complete boys that many of their original the fact that the military program ideas concerning the treatment of would aid many of the boys later Stan Vinton's orchestra was en- Of Auto Accident bie gaged to play for the affair. The certain types of bombs were defi- in entering officers' training camps. versatile Cannonsburg, Pa., maes- nitely dangerous weapons with Carrying out the new policy, Lt. tro and his band, which by this Mr. Charles Reamer, member of J. S. Robson announced a new pro- time has had ample opportunity of the Kiski faculty, was slightly t which to experiment. According to the defense expert, gram to continue throughout the to establish its popularity here, injured when his car slid on icy one must never attempt to put out year. emphasized the ever agreeable pavements and was wrecked while sweet and smooth style of dance he was returning from a trip Classes were organized in "The Wag" was well liked by all his classmates, and he leaves an empty place here, for he did make name for himself while attending Kiski for three years. He possessed an amazing vocabu- an incendiary bomb with a stream various branches of military sci-music with just enough jive to which he took during semester va- lary which enabled him to handle of water. A fine spray, sand or ence such as Civil Aeronautics, satisfy the demands of the "more cation. Mr. Reamer was travel- newspaper work quite well. Be- a metal covering must be used. radio, signaling, American mili-agile ballroom warriors. ling west on Route 30 about 12 fore he left he became the editor. Mr. Keck thoroughly instructed tary history, and engines. In- The weather Saturday afternoon miles east of Greensburg when his of the "Kiski Minutes." the students in the delicate art of structing these classes will be the was admirably well suited to win-car struck an icy patch on the Bob was also a music lover, road, skidded to the left side, and playing the trombone in the band dealing with many forms of ex- major part of the Kiski faculty ter sports. Skating and tobog- turned on its side. Luckily, the It is now felt certain who have, as the students, begun ganning were enjoyed by all who car was righted when it brushed and at Chapel on Sunday evenings. plosives. He was also a confioisseur in the that the majority of our youths to think in terms of the Army, the arrived in time to frolic in Mother the bank along the edge of the art of discovering good swing rec- would prove themselves quite ad- Navy, and the Marine Corps. Nature's bed sheets, till the dinner road. ords. Bob was outstanding in his ept in this type of work. Although the new program bell beckoned. Mr. Reamer suffered a wrenched position in the backfield during football season. Kiski extends its profound grati- meant sacrifices of free time and Wilson Hall was again vacated, shoulder and a scalp injury. Af We're going to miss Bob, but tude to Mr. Keck and sincerely study, Kiski stood solidly behind assuring the young ladies of de-ter having been aided by a passer- we all wish him good luck and hopes that he will visit again in Lt. Robson and "America For-lightfully pleasant surroundings by, Mr. Reamer drove his car wish he hadn't left. the near future. ever." and a pleasantly delightful time. home. Jai gled 5. 07