Volume XVII MAY 18, 1932. Number 15 SENIOR CLASS SOUVENIR EDITION Annual ‘Home Night’ SENIOR WEEK State Judging Finals Dr.T.W. MacQuarrie Draws Large Crowd Friday, May 20—Junior Col- lege Dinner Dance. Held Here Saturday The Senior Class has en To Deliver Address Sunday, May 22, 8 p. m— Un deavored to muke this final edi Over 700 County Residents ion Hacculuurcate Service at Annual Judging Contest tion of The Polygram a souve San Jose State College Pres. Visited Poly Campus Senior High School. nir paper. If ydu consider it Monday, May 23—Entertain Held For Fourth Con valuable, fold ft and keep it Commencement Speaker Wednesday. ment for graduating J. C.’a at with your year book, “El Ro president’s home. secutive Year. deo.” Someday all these little Next Wednesday. Wednesday, May 25-Senior mementos of school “daze” will The California Polytechnic .second breakfast ut president’s home. Students from all parts of the state bring genuine pleasure to you. The California Polytechnic la for annual “At Home,” held Wednesday Wednesday, May 25, 11 a. m. were in competition with each other The graduating Sepiors would tunate in having as a commencement svoning, May 11, drew u crowd of Senior assembly ut Crandall like to kisa all the faculty and about 700,interested San l.uis Obispo gymnasium on the Polytechnic campus Saturday, speaker this year Dr. T, W. Mac students goodbye, but instead Quarrie, president of San Jose State county residents, to the campus to get Wednesday, May 25, 8 p. m. May 14, taking part in the State Ag will probably content them latter acquainted with the work car - Diminution exercises at Elmo riculture Finals. The visiting boys, selves with autographing your College, who will deliver his address ried on by this state school, Theater. about 200 in number, slept in special annuals. It is reported thut sev Wednesday evening, May 25, at the The event was pronounced .“moat Saturday, June 4—University cots in the gym and ate at the Poly eral “Hot Shots” of the class graduation exerciser in the Elmo satisfactory” by Dr. Bvn It. ('moduli, of California examination in have quite unique and very Theater- president of The California Polytech Subject A, Crandall gymnasium. Cafeteria. ' weird autographs. nic; The most universal expression, The Santa Rosa High School Live It was thru the efforts of Dr. Ben mude l»y--4he visitors to the campus stock Judging Team will represent R. Crandall, close friend of Dr. Mac was that they hud no Idea that Poly 1932 Yearbook To He California at the National Judging Cal Poly Journalists Quarrie, that the distinguished speak technic possessed so much shop equip Meet held in connection with the er was obtained. ment and live stock. Old graduates Distributed Wed. P. M. American Royal Livestock Show ut Enjoy Farewell Dinner Dr. MacQuarrie is esteemed by hit were surprised at the marvelous Kansas City in November as the re i -" ■ ■_. ' growth Which tlris Institution has The 1IK12 edition of El Rodeo will sult of winning the State Final Judg In commemoration of the finishing students as a kind and capable leader. ihown In recent years since. Hr. Cran lie distributed by Sterling McLean ing Contest, on Saturday. The Live of ull journalistic work for the scho Since 1027 he has been president of dall has been president. and un army of assistants from the Ouk High School repeated its victory lastic year 11)31-32, the members of San Jose State Teachers’ College, The visitors were taken about the muin office in the administration of lust year by winning the Poultry- the press club "blew” themselves to California's largest state college. He campus by student guides under the building on Wednesday, May 18, 1!>32, Judging Contest. Randall Allgire, u dinner at the Southern Inn, last Fri . was formerly with the department of direction of Capt. .1. C. Deuel, (iuests at 4:00 p. m. State President of the Future Farmers day, May 13. i education of the University of South •elected the various groups of build Despite the fact that because of Association, was high individual in The dinner was a very informal af ern California, and previous to that ings which they were especiully in- “depression" the staff was limited to poultry judging. The Dairy Cattle fair with no long-winded speaker pre time, was connected with education tercsted in. a leun budget, the quality of the year Judging Contest was won by Selma siding. Sterling McLean and Micky in Wisconsin. Joaovich offered the group plenty of First dir the program was the print book hus been maintained. High School with William Peterson During the World War, Dr. Mac An .attractive cover of deep blue of the same school as high individual diversion by their "torts” and "re Quarrie was a major in the American •hop, which received an unusual num torts,” while Art Macfarlane enlight ber of rninplhnonN from visitors. and a burnished gold seal gives the judge in dairy cattle. Infantry that saw service in France. iiook u new color scheme. Another The Santa Rosa general liveatock ened the dull -members by a detailed Upon returning to the United States, Hen K. Preuss and bis “lialley description of the fundamental prin he entered Stanford University, where Slaves’1 were occupied the entire eve distinctive feature is n different set team has shown consistently well this up in the sport section which gives year, placing first in the North Coast ciples of one of his most recent In he obtained hia-A. B. and M. A. de ning conducting fascinated people ventions, u refrigerator for trucks grees, und in 1024, his-Ph. D. through tlds shop, one of the cleanest, individual pictures of the. football Region semi-finals, first at the Davis players with action cuts at the to p of contest, and finallv by winning the which would utilize exhaust heat. Dr. MacQuarrie la a member of the u well as most interesting shops on ( has. Finn wop the prize for consum-* committee, headed by Dr. Henry Suz- the campus. The linotypist east souve each page. Stute Finals here. The Live Oak High Another attractive feature is a full School has a similar record. They ing the greatest quantity of chicken, zallo, to make a survey of all colleges nir type slugs for every visitor, con while honors were divided between throughout California. taining their own name, while the page frontispiece picture of the rum placed first at the Sacramento Vulley Scribes McLean ami Armendariz for other boys explained the machinery pus photographed ny Lynn Broughton Region semi-finals, at Davis and here ability to eat the most of everything. and showed tlie guests- display of from Glenn II. Warren's plane at an on Saturday. Live Oak has the addi Breakfast At President’s printing work done by students dur ultitude of 4,000 feet. tional distinction of winning the State ing the past year.' Last but not least, a decided re Final Poultry Judging two years in Baccalaureate Services Home Begins Senior Day duction in cost of cuts for campus succession. . r~ Sunday at High School At the auto shop the Tioys worked groups was secured. A number of instructors and all of on their regulur jobs us a display for Activities for Senior Day will be visitors. After the inspection, they the judges expressed themselves as Annual Baccalaureate Services, held To Hand and Hattalion hiirhly pleased over the way which jointly in honor of the graduating gin with the class breakfast given by wtre treated to home-made cookies the contests were conducted. Dr. and Mrs. Ben R. Crandall at their baked by Mrs. I). H. Mucfarlane. classes of The California Polytechnic home on the hill et 8:30 e. m. Wednes The Aggies and their division of In expressing the thoughts of the Governor James Rolph, Jr., was in und the San Luis Obispo Senior High day, May 25. Occupying a prominent the school, including the Poultry, Senior Class, we wish to thank the vited to attend the final livestock judg School, will take place in the High place on the table will be the tradi Swine, Dairy, and Stock departments, band and battalion, and "Pop" Smith ing contest, but was unable to do so School auditorium on Sunday, May tional salt. shaker and spoon of the w»re a credit to the institution, ami Captain Deuel, for the fine re liecause he had previously accepted an 22, ut 8:00 p. m. Senior Class, which will also be used “Pop” Smith's gang of “heathens" view given in honor of the graduates invitation to attend the Commence Rev. Floyd T. Hurkmun, pastor of Tuesday evening at the Cafeteria by in the carpentry shop hud im display on May 13. We hope that both de- ment Day Exercises at the University the Baptist Church, will, deliver the of California, Saturday forenoon, and Baccalaureate 'sermon. This is a ser the Seniors. many lieatitifol pieces of woodwork, •partments may continue their good Miss Peterson, senior adviser, will work as they so ably have in the past. the Twenty-fourth Annual Raisin vice to which both faculty and stu wpecmlly line was Flunk Piper’s bed Festival at Fresno that evening. - dents are welcome. • » be in charge of the assembly at 11:00 room set. Karl Monsen, Senior President. o’clock Wednesday. She refutes to Muchine shop students under the disclose any information whataoever abeetJon of Mr. Cushingham, the on the assembly program. It has bean Sheet Metal Shop, under Mr. Taylur. learned through underground channels, •ml the horge Shop, under Mr. Figge. however, that something new, some Proved very interesting to visitors, President Crandall’s Message to Graduates thing really “ritzy,” will be presented he students engaged in uctunl work for the school as tne farewell gesture •mt the fine display of handicraft at- of the class. *■ ,rte“ much favorable comment, The approach, to commencement has been developed during the last (•ever get together again. However, we semester than during the balance of would not have it otherwise, although Graduation exercises will be held instructors Hell, Martinson, Wur- time always brings up u wide range of ot 8 p. m. that night in the Elmo nn, and the gang of “uero-nuts" con- the time. Our closer associations have it does bring a pang of sorrow. We emotions. With the joy and satisfac hound us more closely and more ap would not have you stay under the Theater. A capacity crowd is expected oucted about 400 iieople through their protecting and guiding influence of to attend In order to hear the speaker. Most peo)de said they never tion of accomplishment cornea the de preciatively. Ditch DBy and the other pressing thought of separation. Dur frolics have helped us to realize that your ulniu mater alway, for you have Dr. T. W. MacQuarrie, president of ,1*;, ,(‘ there was such fill extensive San Jose State College. ■iipmne shop anywhere nettr Sun Luis ing the years thut the members of there is a deal of "boy” in all of us. your individual responsibilities and the graduating class jiave l>cen with Years and experience have taken their must show the stuff of which you arc The program for Commencement la *po. I here arc twenty-five aero made in the larger school and greater glnes and three ships undergoing us, we have seen them, in many eases toll of enthusiasm ami have developed as follows: >»P«irH in this shop, small boys, pass through the most qualities, but after all when responsi opportunities of life***. a. Orphee Aux Enfera.....J. Offenbach ft eying ami most marvelous period ot bilities can be laid aside men are only We shall miss you in all of the ihe electrical engineering lull uWd varied student activities as well as in b. II Trovatore Arr. by A. S. Bowman probably frightened some their lives—the adolescent—, in their boys grown up. - The Polytechnic Orchestra. ups und downs in conduct, scholarship, It has been a greut joy, in fact the the class-rooms. You have made splen h their weird display of 'electrical did records in uthletics und Jn worth Invocation...... Rev. F. H. Avery H wus apparent thut a ‘und development, then huve gradually greatest joy of my life, to have had Episcopal Church. I seen them round out into fine young some slight part in helping to inhibit while student activities of every kind. . , deni of thought and planning In the performance of these various a. The Trumpeter ...... Dlx f t*e*n put into these displays, manhood, growing In stature, eduen- the questionable and to encourage the li. Larulsightlng...... Grieg 1 tbm, and comment jcep-s. to have had some influence in dutiei^you have received a valuable in the gymnasium Ray McCfflV* helping you boys to "And yourselves.” truirtlng~v» nicn is probably umong the Boys' Glee Club. «....„ — wrestlers, and tumlders eti- at Polytechnic undoubtedly seem long to (hose who are graduating, but to The material compensation received most important “hangovers" of your Commencement Address...... w^ 1’ The Polyttd'iinic Hand, us who have seen class ufter class sinks into insignificance when in the yeurs ut Polytechnic. We send you ...... Dr. T. W. MacQuarrie red in neat uniforms, guve it con forth with faith in your manhood, tinuous concert. pass, the years grow shorter, und as later yeurs we hear of the faithful President, * San Jose State College. efforts’ and splendid achievements of your ubility, and your desire to serve The Beggar Student...... Millockcr i ^n,' THE POLYGRAM Last Will and Testament of Class of 1932 Summer; Be Back Sept.3 No more pencils, no more books EDITORIAL STAFF We, the graduating-dass of the secondary divisioq, feeling that No more teachers’ saucy looks. Editor-in-Chief Arthur Macfarlane we are about to join the ranks of Alumni of The California Poly Hooray! There will he approximate- ly 11412 hours and 45 minutes of V|! SPECIAL WRITERS technic, do hereby make our last will and testament. cation, starting May 27. At least 603 Stanton Bryson Francis Hopkins Don Waller We do will and bequeath to the Junior Class one saltshaker, one hours of. this time will he utilized for Sol Mo ml run Frank Piper Carl Johnson sleepina and SS'a hours for eating Martin Villers Roy Jones Irwin Lingscheid fork, one spoon, and the famous Senior dignity. which leaves 1721 hours and 35 min’ Kenneth Hartson utes for other activities. Jack Hyer Karl Mopsen It is their solemn duty to watch, protect, and value the above Clarence Elliot Clark Bower Bob Robinson ()n Wednesday, Adjust 31, the Sterling McLean P«n1 Carver_____ "... ■ , Janies Bogert enumerated, tabulated, certified, and classified articles. Keep them dormitories und dining hall Will open Rrgvirtration of students not enrolled and hand them on when you leave this worthy institution of learn the previous semester will take place tCnUrvd u •fcond-clu> mstUr October 22. 102ft, st th« po.t offlct st San Lul. ObLpo. Cali ing, for they form an unshakable Senior tradition. . • oil September T and 2, with guidance fornia, undar tha Act of March S, 1870. fFm -i , tests at 1:00 p. m„ both days for nev A' bi-waakly publication Ucuad by tha California Polytaehnlo School Ban Lula Obl.po. Calif. To the Sophomore Class, \j(e leave one-half of the great wis students in the preparatory division. Snlmgrlption. 11,00 a yaar. Single coplaa, 10 canU. dom which we wmfid like td possess (but unfortunately do not), Saturday, September 3, is Registry Printed by tha Callfornle Palytachnlc Schaal Print Shop. tion.day for students enrolled the pre hoping it will not weigh too heavily upon them. vious semester.'Guidance tests will be conducted for junior college,entrant! THIRTY-FIVE SENIORS KICKED OUT To the Frosh we give our fond passion for assisting Captain J. in the library on Saturday, at 2 p. m , only. The Subject “A” examinations It is with a great deal of pleasure that we, the students of The C. Deuel after school hours. for Junior College entrants will be California Polytechnic, will see about thiry-five of our most notor To the whole faculty, we leave our respect and appreciation for held at 3 p. m.-ClSs* work begins Mon the patient and untiring way by which they have developed us day, .September 5, ..*• • ious members literally “kicked out." These people have been nui One interesting feature of ne*t sances, pests, and frig bothers for four long years. We students will from innocent little Frosh to big overgrown Seizors. year’s calendar is th at New Year’s Day may he celebrated at home! certainly heave sighs of relief when we see Prexy ordering these As individuals, not wishing to leave too serious a dent in the swell heads and know-it-alls off the campus. Student Body, each Senior leaves something of value to the more Thirteen Graduate From Si>, here we are at the station, Seniors. needy Polyikes. The following may seem but trifling bequests, but Junior College Division*' We are glad you are going, with steady steps and standards ^ we hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things care Thirteen students of the • Junior high. You are to join {he ranks of Polytechnic Alumni, and we lessly thrown away because we can no longer use them, but as price College Division of the California less assets to those who receive them, and a continual reminder of Polytechnic will receive diplomas at know that you will maintain that high standard which other the commencement exercises Muy 35. graduates have made before you. We sincerely hope you find the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal. In addition there are two other stu happiness for yourself and others. I, Sol Mondrus, will my ability of taming chickens,, and one more dents, Robert ‘Houston and Boyce Phillips, who although they have not freckle, to Guy Jones. completed somt“ courses required for I, Bonehandle Elliot, will my marvelous ability to tell whop regular graduation, are being award APPRECIATION DUE HARD WORKER s ed SpecTa| Vocational Diplomas be pers, like the “barking sand* story,” and my smooth method of cause of proficiency in special lines . El Rodeo Staff is glad for this opportunity to express its sincere ditching school, to Bill Bradbury, my closest rival for both honors. of work. appreciation to Mrs. Finn, adviser in journalism, for the inspira I, Stan Bryson, will my opinion of myself to anyone suffering In T920, there was one graduate from the Junior College; the next tion and hard woWt she has so cheerfully given on the annual. from an inferiority complex. year there were two; last year there She has been on the job ever since school opened, always .de I, James “Romeo” Bogert, having a superfluity of lovers since were eleven; ami this year there are thirteen.. voting her extra time to The Polygram and El Rodeo. the decision to concentrate on E., bequeath them to less fortunate The list of Junior College graduates —■ Mention should also be made of the invaluable services of her for 1932 is as follows: boys, like Shohan and Martin. . - Milford BeuUer,. George Brokaw, husband, Charles Finn, a former Poly student, who greatly assisted ~7 ■ ’I, Roy Klaucke, will my auto accessories; six “beep-beep” horns, Bernard Casner, Joel Davis, William. in every way, especially in the photographic work in the annual. three stop-lights, four tail lights, and fourteen spot lights, to Miss Dawson, Loren G. Foote, Sam Cratch, Krwin Hovde, Richard Jackson, Marien Knox’s Chevrolet. George Nehrbnss. Dan Sagaser, Leroy I, Ralph Scott, will my appendix to Harley Cox in order that, Sinclair, Allan Vandam. YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DIRECTION Honor Roll students for the year he may continue having his social gatherings at the Mountawv.View are: Joel Davis, William Dawson, and We are in debt to a Nebraska schoolmaster who has made a la Hospital. > Robert Houston. borious search into the careers of 2,000 famous men and women. Of I, Carl Johnson, will my lovely curly hair .and my ability to r Do You Know the 2,000 careers he traced, 1,465 represented persons who had plug up key holes to Phil West. That Miss Dagmar Goold, office college training. Of these latter, 655 were successful in a profes stenographer, and Mr.. C. Deatherage, I, Lenwood Alexander, bequeath my gaudy pajamas and passion Aggie secretary, were dramatis per s io n for which they first prepared. The remaining 810 college men for red neckties to the biology teacher, R. G. Hagar. sonae in .the play, “The Third Floor and women abandoned their first choice of profession, and succeeded Front,” May 12? I, Edward Banks, will everything; my nickname “Coon Hunter,” That the Seniors have a new kind in a new field. Some did not even complete their college courses. my retiring nature and my faculty for keeping out of tfight, my of graduation announcement, contain- Alfred Tennyson did not graduate. Tolstoy had but two years in . ing a picture of the administration gym shoes, my plug of “Beech-Nert,” and my ambition t6 be a building, the announcement, the cal college. jockey, to “Zooky Wooky.” endar of commencement season, and In later years, as cpllege training has become more specialized, the program for commencement night I, Clark Bower, bequeath niy rhyming capacities and beautiful all enclosed in a neat leather cover is is probably more difficult to change one’s mind, vocationally thoughts to “Chubby” Anderson. embellished with the state seal? speaking after the years of formal preparation are over. But the That the Block “P” admitted four I, John Culbertson, will my quiet nature and cheerful disposi teen new members into its club lut point is that this is not impossible. If one does not find his beBt work tion to Bert Sibley, who is in need of a general overhauling. Thursday, May 12? at first, the situation is by no means hopeless. Fortunately, Ameri Thut Arthur Macfarlune and Wil I, “Squirrel” McLinn, leave my ability to drive and to take cor bur Russell will receive a green star cans have freedom of choice in their careers. One is not bound to ners on two wheels to Miss Peterson. from the hand this year? This embljn his father’s trade nor kept by accident of birth from scholarship signifies five years of loyal ami faith , I, Arthur Macfarlane, leave my close-cut “summer” haircut to ful work. Few have the honor of re and high attainments. my brother Don. I also wish to give him my numerous tardy slips, ceiving this award. One's life-work should be chosen as early as possible and with to keep the home fires burning. That the Junior Pentathlon Final* were held on the Polytechnic cam pm all the care possible. But do not feel that an unwise decision is irre I, Sterling McLean, will my ability to bluff the teachers to any on May 14 with about 200 youthful vocable. Some occupations lead naturally into forms of service that one who thinks he can get away with it. Apply early and avoid the uthletes competing? That $17.10 was raised on the may prove more attractive. If one can support himself in the work rush. Block “P” Tag Day held May 11? It that has been learned, a few years of spare-time study may prepare I, Harry Aldro, bequeath all my motorcycle troubles and my is planned to construct a large red wood “P” on the hill before “Horne- him for the occupation that now seems more important. If one nickname of “Lily May” to Sam Cratch, feeling sure that both will coming” next year, after the total <# cares enough about a new form of work to undertake such a prep be fully appreciated. $0(5.90 now on hand is sWelled by an other tag day. « - aration, it is probable that he will succeed in it. I, Francis Hopkins, bequeath what little I have that is worth Thut Mr. Figge presented ever? Set your sails for the best course you know about. You can taking to half pint “Anchovie” Jerrells. member of the band with a miniatffl* aluminum anvil, east in the forge shop, change their set later if you must.—Christian Endeavor World. I, “Screwloose” Lingscheid, donate my overpowering conclusive because the hand dedicated ‘‘SHna ness in historical arguments to “Wrecks” Keenan. Trombone” to him during the band BHHemhly ? ADVERTISERS MERIT THANKS OF STUDENT BODY I, Frank Piper, will rily half interest in the Carpentry shop back That Cal Poly’s band joined with to myself. Soon I hope to own the whole thing. San Luis High hand in a concert at Mitchell Lot on May 14? A great When purchasing merchandise from a local merchant who I, Everett Hewitt, will my room in the Propagation House, next crowd of enthusiastic spectator* advertises in the school paper, tell him you saw his ad in the Poly to the chicken coops, to Frank DeForrest. cheered the youthful musicians afW every piece. gram, Our advertisers deserve the thanks of the entire student I, Bob Robinson, will keep my Maxine. body and faculty. $348 was earned during the past year by adver I, “Pineapple” Fleming, bequeath my ability to defend myself I, Ian Valentine, will my Water melon smile to Arnold Thompton. tisements, and it would be impossible to print “El Rodeo," the from the opposite sex to Rusty Hoyt. I, Charles Meud, bequeath to AW school annual, without this money. All advertising has been left I, Bob Irvine, \vill my membership in the reform movement to MacGregor my tact in courting^ four out of this issue of the Polygram because it is a special edition. sweethearts and getting away with tt. Ben Munoz. I, Bill Russell, bequeath mjf e*!®* Following are the names of Polygram advertisers during the I, Kenneth Harfson, will leave everything that is nailed down -of broken hearted women to EV1 last semester r * -•***•-* r ----- . my views .pit w°*|,. and can’t be carrier off, back to the'schodl. en to Abie, hoping that he MT.il* pro" The City Pharmacy, John Norton Pharmacies, Schulze Broth I, Jack Hyer, will my superb horsemanship to Cowboy Hicks. by them. . I, Bonny Sell, bequeath my under ers, Mathews and Carpenter, J. C. Penney Company, The White I, Jim Culbertson, kind at. heart and over-blessed with scientific standing Of all Adam’s female pro" House, Aston Photo Shop, Baldwin Super Service, Sparx Men’s ideas, am willing to share them with Davy Crockett. geny, and my card playing abilitH* Store, Quality Bakery, Cosy Barber Shop, Anderson Barber Shop, to Gordon Troup. , I, Martin Villers, sorrowfully will my acquaintanceship with I, Roy Jones, knowing that the ew Green Brothers, Berkemejer’s Market, Valley Electric Co., Gains San Luis High girls, and my craze for bridge to Walt Whittier. is near, do bequeath my collection o borough Studio, Dennis’ Dairy Lunch, Wickenden and Wickenden, witty speeches and ceaseless bau I, Karl Monsen, bequeath my nitety-eight inch waistline, and my bling to the baby ag, Bert Jones. Edward’s, Universal Auto Parts, Home Laundry, Sigler and Vau- . reputation, as a “gigolo,” to Mr. Funk. We do hereby appoint as admin**' doit, Palace Barber Shop, Jim’s Shoe Shine, Adriance Bootery, trators of this will, our two staunCT- I, Don Waller, leave all my admirers, excepting a few, to “Pea •est friends, Mr. G. Wellington £'w! Union Hardware and Plumbing Company, Riley-Lamjon Company, nut” Burrows. and Indian Chief “Burp at the TabW. San Luis Obispo Conservatory of Music and Arts, United Cigar begging them to l>e tireless and “ftj I, Frank Carroll, will a bottle of stacomb and my weakness fer censing in their efforts to see that w Store, Burriss Service Station, Strongs Cleaning Works, Austin’s, beer, to Benich. our herein mentioned treasures Allen and Metzler, San Luis Fish Company, The Typewriter Shop, faithfully transmitted to their prop* I, Angus Hardie, will to Nicky Covell my brilliance and finesse reeipients. Gold Dragon, A. M. McKie, Harmony Valley Creamery Association, of class recitations.. Signed this 18th day of May, in 1 Obispo and Elmo Theaters, State Grill and Coffee Shop, Associated year of the great Depression, 0 I, Paul Carver, will nothing to no one, as I need everything I thousand nine hundred and thiW Oil Company, Ray’s Nursery. have. „ ~w°' T n f r S e n io r c l a s s o f if* patronizeJThose Who Advertise T H E POLYGRAM America Needs Men t'JdByAdvlser Photo^pKet Stalks Camera-Shy Seniors Who Are Forceful Now that the time is short before part piake sure to cement the But Misses Many Prominent Faces DEAR CLASS OF 1932: Foiir years EJghips you have made in the last ago I came to the Polytechnic with T'vfars. And it is to be hoped that many of you Seniors. During those • j! you has made some worthwhile four years we have been students to individual friendships that will last gether, and I have learned from you as much as you have learned from me. < ■ • A a $ through the years, aside from the r g r - solidarity of eluss spirit and loyalty to There are many glorious years lyirig your school. Friends are made by hav ahead of you if.you choose to make ing common experiences, common ain< them glorious.- lotions, common sorrows. It.,may be One way in whiieh you may make that you both enjoyed the same them glorious is tjl take advantage of course, or were "flunked” by the same every opportunity for a happy and instructor, played on the same team, useful life, , , enjoyed the same outing, or lived in ’America is full/of Buch opportunity. the same room, but if you have found There are more lobs for forceful men" a kindred soul, hold on to him. than- there are— .orcefui. men to fill Friends will help you in sorrow. them, All stici ssful employers of Friends will help • you enjoy your labor are looki for men who - will whole life. Friends will help you find Lef( to right, kneeling: Frank Piper, Lenwood Alexander, David Fleming, Carl Johnson, Martin Viller* Clark do the unusual, n who think, men a job. Friends will boost you along to powers, Arthur Macfarlane, Charles Mead. ’ . who attract ati niton by performing success. Friends will make your town . , ... - ■ - more than is ex; ected of them. worth living in. Friends will (it is to Left to right, standing: Mr. Donald B. Macfarlane, Paul Carver, Sterling McLean, Karl Monsen, Kenneth Hart- So whether y. u|go to college or get a job, you can1 begin to m ake. your be hoped) be the ones to bury yoU. J>ancia . Hopklps, Roy Klaucke. -Roy Jones, Clarence‘Elliot,' Sid Mondrus, Jack Hyer, Miss Ruth E. Peterson. highest ideals a reality by hard work, Friends are the most valuable pos -0 ' • . * , conscientious ami right thinking. session yop run acquire. Those-Seniors who aft- not in the picture are as follower: .Harry Aldro, Edward Banks, James Bogert, Stanton These qualities are not learned in Your friend, w£ry#on< ^ ( arroll, Jameti Culbertson/ John Culbertson, Anjrus Hurdle, Everett Wewltt, Bob Irvine, Erwin Ling- text-books, but if you have learned Donald H. Macfarlane. scheid, Leonard McLinn, Bob Robinson, Wilbur Russell, Bennett Sell,.Ralph Seott, Ivan ValenUne, Dob Waller, Dr. them at Polytechnic, even to. a slight •Ben R. Crandall. ’ ■ , ' . . > ■<•>, degree, your time has not been wasted. • ‘ - * ’ \ • • ' * Ttr is my sincere wish that you may Old friends are the great blessings Other graduates are Ralph Buell and Stan, Griffiths, who Have completed work necessary for their gradua havr' many opportunities to aid in of on'e later years. Half a word.con tion since leaving Poly last year, . ' • \ —' . " maintaining our national ideals and to veys one’s meaning. They, have a contribute to the efficiency and happi memory of the same events, and havtj- Clyde Davis receives a Special. Vocational Certificate because, although he has not completed some courses ness of oUr fellowmen. - ihe same mode of thinking.—‘Horace required for graduation, he has shown proficiency in- special lines of work. • .r .' ‘ Cordially yours, Walpole. Ruth E. Peterson. READ A FRESH JOKE! AW NERTS! Epic Of A Dorm Boy Russell (to new girl): May I have - A POME . . SONGSTER PREFERRED THE FUNNIEST LANGUAGE your phone number? He says: * Speaking of good English we can (Anonymous.) ‘ Salesman—Can’t We Talk It Overt c . 'Girt: It’s in the telephone’ book. Blessing on thee, little dame, * “ LaundrymaiwWaaHhoard Blues. ■■»•>>; " Pstall 1'11* how a foreigner gets I'm just a high school student Russell: Then what’a your name? Bareback lass, with knees the same, Telephone Operator—I May Be V ^ng to comprehend “Ye In a dormitory room. . „ , Girl: Oh, it’s also In the telephone With the turned-down silken hose Wrong, * King a English. Theflrbt few days were awful tough, hook. And the cheeks just like a rose; Inmate of Insane Asylum—Sfng We’ll begin with box; the plural ie Seemed like I’d die of gloom. With thy lips reddened more Something Simple. „ -. • boxes, . > ’ ' I never thought I’d stick it out, ' Girl: Did you ever fall hi love with With the lipstick from the store; Admiral Byrd—I’nrBitting On' Top % But the plural of .ox should be oxen, My gosh, how sick I got, words? From my heart I give thpe Joy, Of The World. not oxe*. I missed my sister and my dog,,, . Jones: Yes, I'll say," "Enclosed But I’m darned glad that I’m a boy. Modems—Running Wild.- One fowl ia a. gyose, but two are call-' I must've cried a lot. > * please- And cheek.. . . ’’ v She says: >i . , . ^ Undertaker—I Wish You Were • ed geese, . • Blessing on thee little sheik, Dead You Rascal You. Yet the plural of mouse should never But soon's I got acquainted Mr. Funk: Say, Villers, didn’t I With your hair slicked back ao neat. Dumb Student—I Don’t Know be meece. It wasn’t half so had, * hear the clock strike two last night With your trousers broad and wido, Why? You may Arid a live mouse or a whole when you came in? Gamblers—;Chances Are. « . riest of mice, .*< I foijnd there's lots o’ things to do Flapping*P1 • - like the restless tide; But the plural of house is houses not To keep from gettln' sad. Martin VUlei’s: No, it was just With your little trim moustache, - Poet—There' is a Rhyme for Ev- striding ten and I shut it off so it , erything but Orangl. , hice. ? There's rules nnd regulations, And in your coat a perfumed splash, . If the plural of man Is called men, Duties you dassn't shirk. wouldn’t wake you up. You may think you are a shiek, ‘ Toymaker—The Wooden Soldier and the China Doll * f- Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be "jar* to make your bed each d a y ,1 4 But to me you are just a freak. pen? Clyde Davis': What do you think of From my heart these words I hurl,. Auctioneer—Schput, Sister, SchoUt. > The Captain's got lots o’ work. these girls who try to imitate men? Lawyer—Where Were You Last TRe cow in the plural may be called Thank the Lord I’m a girl! , cow* or kine; A bugle call each morning Phil West: They’re idiots. —Santa Rosan. Night? • “Clyde-Davisi.Pretty good imitation, Doetor’a Patient—How Long Will ** But the bow if repeated, is never call Or maybe u raucous bell, ed bine, • * eh what ? ,. Some eat and grow fa t; It Last. \ • , And once again you’re up and out *• Astronomer—Singing A Song To And the plural of vow is vows, never As the sinkers and eggs you smell, Some laugh and grow thin. An apple a day The Stars.* vine. . . . - lhen it s off to school wilh.ghc rest of If you don’t like our jokes, If I speak of a foot and you show me them > Keeps the doctor away Then try handing some in. , ‘ Lafayette—Here We Are. An onion a day Fogholmd Aviator—I’m Only Guess- two feet, ^ . ft. m*yhe I’m sick today. . - 4 . « ■ " And I give you a boot, would a pair Keeps the world away. Benny Sell will now give a lecture Jng. • wlieve there was u quiz assigned, Photographer Customer — Look be called b e e t? / so I d better stay away. on “Who is the smartest guy ut Poly If one Is a tooth and a whole set are . Mr. Funk: What is thc most com nnd why am I?” What You’ve Done Me. , . mon formula used this six weeks. The Gigolo—I’m Dancing With teeth, „ My room-mate’s a funny follow, Tears In My Eyes. ^ Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be Hf snorea tho whole night long. ___ Hopkins: "F.” - ' Piper: Do you drink? r - lieeth ? Alex: Invitation or investigation? Victorian Youngsters—Short Pants.. My neighbor’s got a saxophone. — Salesman: These shirts simply -Whataman—Papa’s Gone Wild. If the singular’s this, and the plural to shoot him wouldn’t Ik* wrong. * is these, laugh at thc laundry Benny Sell: I’ll bet there is one Mother—Who Turned The Lights On* guy is nuts on radio, Out? Should the plural of kiss ever be writ Another the violin. Villers: I know, I have some that dance you can't sit out. ten keese ? * come hack with their sides split. Sweet Young Thing: Which is that? . Diplomatic Suitor—Gramma’i Pal. Our Editor—What la This? Then one would he that, and two club>me ,MM)r 8a|> from thc *le0 Sell: The St. Vitus dance. —El Don; Santa Ana College. • would be those, (*n make a horrible djn. Hopkins: What is this, waiter? Yet hat In the plural would never be Waiter: Filet of sole, sir. Sell: I’m going to study tonight. Rock-n-bye baby, in thc tree top, hose. At night I’m s'posed to study. Hopkins: Send it hack to the kitch Alexander: I’m going to the show. And the plural o f cat is cats, and not en and ask. them to remove thc rub When the exam’s come the seniors |./w whole solid hours Si-11: Well, if I’m still studying when will flop; cose. ■•lowed to make noise. -V < ber heels. you get hack, wake me up. If they shall flunk, then down they We speak of a brother and also of . brethren; n c*s,I m in the showers), Bob Robinson: Say, Monsen, 1 gy.pn will fall; superintendent comes urounif - Klaueke: I’ve just returned from Down will-come seniors, diploma, and Then the masculine pronouns are he, da laundry disa week. , photographing big garni- in Africa. 4 his and him, p , K0<>U as I can lie. Karl Monsen: You gyp« da laun- ' all. niter all is said and done," Mend: Well, wpll, any gnus? But imagine the feminine as she, sjhis Thls is the life for me. i|i*v ? »■ And mothers still wonder where and shim! ' Bob: Yes, da bill* say, Ma rags, Carl Johnson: I could use u figure their sixteen year-old daughters learn So English, I think we all must agree, one cent,’ nnd all da time it was my like yours in my work, beautiful. ho!,®ry*,.,n: dap, your'e lucky! the things they learned at the samo." Is the funniest language we ever did S(“ er= How Js that, son? swelia da undershirt. Valentine: Oh, are you an artist? nge. -v • see. I’m i^^A nper. //°; — — v News. -w ' Father Time is a fast worker. I t is now 1952. Customs and Yes sir—it was David Fleming—alias "Pineapple." Everything was, habits are much different from those of twenty years ago. Zilch and soon patched up und Dave asked Us to lunch. After enjoying a I have just returned from a week’s travels, during which we saw huge meal, we were told to be patient as were were going to see many parts of the world- Starting from Nowhere (a city in Cali some of his best dancers do the Ilula. Good £ Boy! fornia about so many miles from "California’s Next Largest City,” You can imagine our open-mouthed astonishment when we Were San Luis Obispo), we boarded a fast new stream line street car for jnformed that they wire all graduates of Angus Hurdle's Young Lost Hills. Soon we discovered that the conductor was noire other Ladies' Dancing Academy. than "Chuck” Mead, who told us he missed the clang of the school The next day we started out for South Africa. While we were bell so much that he took up this profession to remind him of it. having our beans and oyster soup in Timbuctoo, a very prosperous That story was good so far as it went—but we distinctly remember looking gentleman entered, (’an you guess who he was? Stan Mr. Mead’s strong ambition to tell.every one where to get off. Bryson! Stan has a monopoly on selling powder-puffs to the belles On arriving in Lost Hills, we asked a postman where to find the of South Africa. Globe Airplane factory. As he turned to answer, we recognized He told us that in Oshnoff, just seven stones throws and three “ — May 18, INt Clark Bower, another of our old class mates. Clark, always a smart yardsticks away, lived Carl Johnson, another alumnus of our class Dear Fuculty untl Fellow Students: duck, has been killing two birds with one stone. lie has become of "32.” "I suppose you know Carl has_a son attending Poly ?" he It is with n timer of Morrow that* official shoe-tester for a local manufacturer, besides assisting Uncle Mentors say goodbye to our idMtl went on. Oh, yes, and they say he is the despair of Mr. Funk!” and friends. Poly Hum been the Men Sam as postman. . V We had just arrived in Oshnoff, when we were nearly scared out of many happy experiences. The merit I uirs or the Senior Clan With Bower’s accurate directions, we soon found the way to a of our wits by a moBt unholy clamor of horns. What a sight to of 111112 wish to thank faculty end fit- great modern factory. We were told that Martin Villers was general low studentM, for making our itu ia behold! Down the street came a procession that would rival any! enjoyable. manager of the plant and head designer of the new plane which of New York’s parades. Immediately we recognized the foremost . Karl Monies, we had ordered, a fifty-six “Dizzy Special,” with all modern con figure, as Mr. Johnson. Carl enjoyed the glorious title of "High Senior Class PreikWm veniences. - Chief Jester to His Majesty, King of Oshnoff." But who was this (’rime A few hours later we took off from the beautiful city of Lost' nurse-maid with all the horns, and stop-lights on the baby carriage? Wave Curbed; H h Hills for Chicago to attend a dinner engagement. On arriving at It can’t be!—It is!!—^Roy Klauke. Was he happy? Roy had just erniM Takes Vacate the Cafe Unique, we found, much to our astqpishment, that Bob been appointed head nurse-maid to the queen’s private family. llomelock Hherms, the seeing orb of Irvine was Waiting on tables. Bob told us that Karl Monsen,' our Oh worthy Ambition! Jospersi-n Hull, tukes this opportsNy to thunk everyone who has co-es* class president at Cal Poly in 1932, was in the same city. Monsen A large herd of elephants attracted our attention. Who should. uled with him in trying to brinejsc expects light wines and beers by July 1953, so has started a brew be feeding them peanuts but Kenneth "Bucket” Jlurtsdn. He seemed tire to ail malefactors, cast light n durk und forbidden subjects, sad to ery in order to have good products as soon as they become legal. to enjoy his work immensely as there was no manual labor attached r those who with their undying spirit Who can tell—he may be successful. to it. huve prodded onwurd his failing kepi und umliitions. As this is his final ip Leaving Irvine and Monsen to their own devises, we departed for Craving a little excitement we hopped to Shanghai to sue how peurunee this year he also wlilpto Washington, D. C., where a stop was made for collar buttons. While thunk his kind und sincere uudlesct. the Sino-Japanese war was progressing. Before we could actually public, und whut-iu>t. making the purchase, the floor manager came skating up to lend visit the front lines, however, we had to get a permit from the liefore leaving, hgwever, Mr his assistance. He introduced himself as John Hyer. We talked over Shcrms submitted a list of unaifof American Consul, the Hon. Robert R. Robinson. Bob alwuys did ruses which lie will undertake to old times, and learned from him that Sterling McLean, wet senator have a leaning towards diplomacy. He said life would be okay if up in his next uppcurancc. Thee# un- from California, was to present a new farm relief bill on that day. terius include: VVhut lu'cume of Jaaers he didn’t have to worry so much alawt the uprisings of the moAt pictures;-Who the temptress la The speedy plane quickly took us to the next stop, New York powerful war Lords, Francis Hopkins, and his cut-throat assistant, made Hopkins fall so hurd; Why Dr City. While there we looked up Sol Mondrus, who has become Crandall's dog, ..."I’arita” ie im p the Reverend Donald Waller. Mr. Waller had been u fine, upstanding licking its nose; The identity at tM famous as a janitor instructor. Mondrus was following up his missionary until attracted by the irresistible personality of Mr. I ml >e thut huH Dule all ' (JigC great ambition of giving lessons by remote control. We learned These und thousands of pcrpMsf Hopkins. Now he is his devoted slave. riddles will engage Mr. Hhertne’ W- from him that his most ignorant pupil is Lenwood Alexander. ' Having heard much of Everett Hewitt’s work as a scientist, Hunt talent when he resumes to duties next fall. _ Alex had ao enviable reputation at janitor work at Cal Poly, but we journeyed to Moscow in Russia to see how lie wait getting along. apparently some weakness must have “got him down.” Ralph Prof. Hewitt is now Working on a formula for the extraction of Mechanic-Engineers Scott was in the headlines all week, after having pushed a peanut gasoline from dew drops. When completed, this will no doubt Elect New Often with his nose from California to New York to advertise a new revolutionize the fuel industry. ___ toothpaste. While we were visiting Hewitt, wn received n telegram request At the bi-weekly meeting at tW Our next sojourn was to Tia Juana. Ed Banks we found to be Mechanic-Engineering ussoclutloa tot ing our presence at Poly for "Homecoming." At once we decided to Tuesday^ May 10, Klwln IHgby as a well known jockey in town, having won the Tamales handicap return. While sailing homeward, imagine our astonishment, Upon elected h<*xt president; John Okw- on the previous day. Banks was still carrying out his craze for us, vice-president; und T. W*m turning on the radio-television to find- Wilbur Russell and his Fujilu, secretary-treasurer. speed. If we had any money to lose, he said he would take us to Paramount band broadcasting from San Luis Obispo. Mr. Russell The association voted that •**) "Lucky Sell’s” Gambling Casino. We wonder how Benny got his member will be ehurged thirty ewo has become a second Paul Whiteman, stomach and all. for the club picture In El Rodin start in business. While still quite puzzled, we left for the#south. All memliers who have paid As we were eager to be home we stepped on the gus. Suddenly Mexico City, town of gaiety, was alive with enthusiasm and dues will enjoy a social ovoulnf M I a familiar (and unwelcome) sound pierced the uir. A siren reminded near future. exciteipent. Our inquisitiveness led us to join the crowds in their According to Frank liurharlfc *■ us that we had been slightly overdoing the speed limit. An Air-Cop almost mad rush to an old open arena. The many signs along the tiring president, there will b*» forced us to a standstill. "Where do you think you’re going 7” Can’t more meeting scheduled for this » road-way informed us of an important bull fight to be staged that mestur at which time a motion pM* you hold down to a thousand miles an hour?” he bellowed fiercely. day. The champion bull fighter was introduced as Senor Roy Jones. on steel will lie screened. Every Bis After raving on a’while the officer removed his helmet, which had her is urged to uttend. Our old friend proved to be the hero of the day. We discussed completely covered his head, and revealed the features of our old acquaintances of our graduating class after the bull-fight and en friend Leonard McLinn. He told us to "Scram!” Mrs. Annie Morrison joyed memories of how expert Mr. Jones used to be in throwing the Addresses StuteH bull at Cal Poly. We arrived at Poly early and wandered around to discover the more recent changes. The old place certainly looked different. We Many of the peasant people remained in the arena to attend a An unusually interesting meet were wondering who was responsible for the beautifying of the Jut recent trip to Alusku was public wedding. A very dignified, though portly looking minister at the student usscmhly, May i was officiating at the ceremonies. Then something made us laugh grounds, when we spied Harry Aldro, daintily tending u bed of Mrs. Annie Morrison of Han pansies. Who would have thought Harry had the brains to be un Obispo. Mrs. Morrison proved h right out loud. The minister was none other than "Bonehandle” Ag? JudviiL lecturer on travel. Elliot. The speaker wus not new We discovered also that one of the many elevators in the Poly, having been u booster fo# Wild shrieks and yells awakened us early the next morning. institution even liefore it was Administration Building was being run by James Bogert. Our listed in ItMia. Her son, Robert Some rebel army was starting another revolution. We were forced risim, wus graduated from from our rooms out into the street with other prisoners. When the heartstrings were broken, for we remembered his great ambition .1015, Bnd she lias helped severaUB commanding officer approached our captors sprang to attention. We to be a cadet teacher. Perhaps he is happier, who knows? At any through school, rate he certainly has had his ups and downs. . Mrs. Morrison hus alwuys test , readily discerned the brutiah. looking character as Erwin Ling- ally interested in this schoob-to* scheid. General Lingsheid pardoned us upon recognition. After We got off at the ninth floor to enter the woodshop and bumped hus written a small booklst irM lIj early history of The California FW wishing him the best of, luck, we hurriedly left for any point south right into Pop Smith s protege, Frank Piper, whfr Is now instruc Jechnic. Mrs. Morrison formerly ** of Mexico. tor at Poly, a contributor to Huuset MugusiaMJJ -other periodicals. For fourteen f*** While cruising over the Bojiv-'— Angles, w« espied a small While we were waiting for the big homecoming game, we took ,’she taught school in Han l.uti a little side-trip over to Rffritf. mere’ li .wiiiTW p leasu re to lmve rntnrry. t? r.t“THni1atl"hm« seemed -school house in a large Open clearing. Out of curiosity we landed ort Morrison for student asaeniblW ^ the ground in order to inspect this institution of learning in the dinner in one of Jim t ulliertson’a-chain hotels. We Ivarned from several occasions. u him that his brother John is mayor of Edna and that Paul Carver, In her description of the . middle of the jungle. As we entered the class-room we saw Frank Alaska, Mrs. Morrison Included Carroll .teaching "Pig-Latin” to the natives. Much was expected of owns the Edna Daily News. Paul’s right hand man as editor is the accounts of the life of tile salmon,*** highly distinguished news gatherer Arthur Macfarlane. Both men numerous' sjdo-trlps taken, und * Mr. Cahroll as a physics teacher at Harvard, but the call of the tails of the l.ig gold rush of '88. •* j (ingle was irresistible. have cut quite a name for. themselves in journalistic circles. ever-rcudy wit was delightful. , In closing, Mrs. Morrison In*”*" We changed our course to a westerly direction, which brought We returned to Poly in time to see the new Cal Poly sludium 'Indents of Cal Poly to come »*," us out over the Pacific. Suddenly something went wrong with the dedicated. Ralph Buell and Stan Griffith came back,'from London home, on Orcutt Road, and pr to describe for them the thrillll plane’s motors, but luckily we sighted an island ahead just as to entertain the audience. Coach lHn_ Valentine’s team played a history of the salmon or the ( the motors gave their last sputter and died. As we drew nearer, we wonderful game by beating Princeton, our strongest rival, by the the old prosiicctorsw who couldn away from the gold fields. saw t)i«t we would land in a field of ripening pineapples. There close score of 7-6. A brief address of welcopie ‘frotoP* was nothing for us to do but to tear down row after row. From the Itohscn of the University of Q ® K ] This has been indeed a revealing trip. It has strengthened the nia at Dos Angeles preceded right of us came such noises as we had never before heard. We Mirrrlson's travelogue. Dr. ItobsdB theory that Cal Poly Seniors of 1932 were decidedly different to t'iil Poly a copy of the U. C. prepared for the worst from the plantation owner—and did we from other people. year Itook, which Is to be kept get it!!! Such language! Hadn’t we heard that somewhere before? in the main office for Poly »' a —By Stan Bryson and Sol Mondrus. to enjoy.
The Polygram, May 18, 1932
