Show 1 UJ AV I r l 1 w r held for their parent THE S L A It C H Dear St Nick Thu We Want Two Page Let’s Not Forget What does Christmas really mean to ns at Bear find a JUttle Child U H Diane Thompson of lud-i- T uamwn Dert'nilxT 20 1919 waiting Anxiously Anna Josephson Claus 1 don’t want anyone new for Christmas I just want to keep the “one" I’ve got- Dear Santa Thank Eleanor you Ballard Dear Saint Nicholas I would like a "raven black” rinse for my hair so 1950 will find me tall dark and handsome Instead of just tall and handsome as ever Modestly Scott Hansen Dear Santa had lots You have probably of requests for toy trains that blow square smoke rings and automatically pick up mail YVe want to be different so send us one that runs upside down yours Locomotively Darold and Gerald Christmas story Leonard Severson Students Claim Driving Course Is Practical One Skunks Promenade in School Halls Coeds Show No Fear of Invaders Mon-- Toland Dear Saint Nick (You Hick) Please send me a mate to my By green shirt in the form of a green Do this or make convertible neons It was Christmas Eve in New York' East Side Flashing the sound of happy children’ shouts and laughter mingled with the yourself scarce roar of traffic — all seemed to ring forth the glad tidings of the Hopefully waitifg season The Christmas spirit was everywhere except in the heart “Stew" Cornwall of Nell Christopher Tired from her hard day’ work in the destore her slight shabby figure hurried along the crowded Dear Santa partment street Her arms were loaded with Christmas gifts and goodies for is All we want for Christmas ho were waiting her youngsters probably with their faces pressed our two front teeth against the dirty panes of the day nursery not far from her flat Sincerely yours The They would be so happyto see her and she could hardly wart thought of them was the only thing that gave her courage to go on Lament Lamb and Jay YVestergard Her heart grew heavier as she thought of the turn of events Dear Little Jolly Man things had taken since she received the notice from the War Depart YY’ould you please bring us the nient’ that Christy her Christy was missing in action 1950 state championship in has If only he were there their small flat would seem like a palThe children were always waiting for their daddy to come ketbalL ace home and “wraisle" them Oh the many times she had prayed! Thank you “Oh! I should have watched where Coach Hughes and the Studentbody Excuse me! I’m so sorryI was going” She felt her cheeks flush as the gentleman with whom she had just collided stooped to pick up her bundles With a wan smile he turned to hand herthe packages It was Christy! There could be no doubt about it! Christy was really here! Speechless overcome with emotion she felt a thousand thought surge into her consciousness Before she could do or Say anything she noticed that although Christy was looking directly into her face he did not show any sign of recognition Do you believe the drivers’ What terrible thing could have happened to him? What could she do? She must get him training course is a worthwhile home subject and that it encourages “I don’t know how I ever carried them all Would you mind?” better driving among Bear River she stammered as she thrust the packages Into his hands He must students? see the children! He would know them! It hadn’t been quite a year In answer to this inquiry your She walked along beside him as he carried her packages for her reporter received the following He seemed in a daze but how wonderful just to be beside him again replies: At the nursery she found that the volunteer nurse had just Don Rhodes: I think it is taken the twins home who do not As they walked a great fear clutched her and almost crushed the worthwhile for those great joy that had been hers at finding Christy Hope! She must know how to drive but I don’t think it has actually made stuhope! She could scarcely breathe and did not trust herself to talk He spoke briefly of the chill in the air and the brightness of the dent better drivers light Carol Madsen: I think training As they ascended the stairs NeU opened the door to the flat in driving is good at school It and Chnsty entered with the packages He quietly laid them on makes students more conscious of the table and turned to go out the door their duties as a driver “Oh God” prayed Nell silently Dian Nelson I don’t believe A small voice from the bed cried “Daddy” and little Jane came drivers’ training makes student running towards him Christy stopped and stood looking bewildermore careful If they are’ natured He picked up the little girl pulling at Ws trousers doll and rag all and pressed her close to him He looked around There was ally careless they will stay that Jan the other twin standing behind the chair Her shy little way regardless of any training course "Hi” brought a smile to hi face squeaky Nell chancing a longshot Richard Cannon: I think driver’ murmured “Christy” He turned and looked at her is a very worthwhile She went to him and was c training tain now that he was back with them memory and all when thing but I firmly believe that said “Merry Christmas NelL” it should be a part of sophomore rather than junior instruction it has improved Quite frankly own driving considerably my Pat Covey: I certainly do believe drivers’ training is good It gives kids an opportunity to Skunks have Invaded the school! ever they went learn the mechanism of cars It teems that the inevitable has Surely you remember when the The finally other Invasion occurred! It was the Bear River drivers are definitely happened! an improvement made day Lois Jensen day three such animals Senneth Iver- showing LaRee Rhodes: It must be good their appearance with students son and Sharon Kerr wore repliIn the morning and spent the cas of the real animal on their it taught me to drive entire day promenading in the shoulder Reese Turley: Sure it’s good Of course the smell halls and classrooms YVe miss an hour of school With their was lacking every tails in the air and their glossy don’t we? day for six week black and white fur iparklmg It’ the little thing in life Tberon Butler I think the they drew many a nervou glance that tell said the as she training is good but Bear River from students and teachers alike yanked her kid brother from students are generally good driand almost caused a riot wher under the sofa vers without it t A Tre monton spent Dear St NTck Please bring some little dear — and I don’t mean "Rudolph the Reindeer” We remember commemorate the birth of Christ the great things he did during his reign on the earth his to As and pay homage a group of memory students we should be sure that the spiritual aspects of this holiday are not by material Gifts tend to play an all too important things in manner of Let’s our Christmas part observing in our thinking and try to see at least go fifty-fift- y the serious and beautiful side of Christmas as well as the bright festive light side In all our giving let’s develop the philosophy that true joy comes from helping others In all' our receiving we should be sure that the one big thing we receive is the true spirit of Christmas as manifest by the greatest of all men Christ a L of Dear Santa Please bring me some large shoulder pads so I’ll have some chance against all the boys on my way through the main hall and in the lunch line' Your in despair Kiver? Since the birth of Christ on that calm and glorioua night so many centuries ago people celebrate a gay Christmas season America’s festive Christmas celebration may differ from holiday activities of other countries but the sentiment is just the same Here in the United States we observe this holiday with a jolly laughing Santa Claus with gay parties merry making and presents for all Seriously however Christmas is the time to children Mr It Mr December personalities Maxine Castleton Leland Stone Joanne Carter and Reed Adams decked out in colorful sweaters so appropriate for winter wear add finishing touches to yuletitle decorations in the seminary’ Popular Foursome Parade As December Personalities MaxSay why do Joanne Reed ine and Leland rate their pictures in the paper? Could be that it’s their sweaters or their personalities or both December features two senior and two junior personalities in the fashionplate spotlight These four popular upperclassmen ye known for their careespecially ful selection of togs sure to catch the eye They arc shown above in fashionable sweaters which prove a blessing these wintry ibiys Speaking of cold days sweaters are not the only things that December’s keep you warm personalities go out of their way to be friendly and make you feel warm inside All four have a sense of humor and pleasing and are as representative of ideal students as sweaters arc of winter The sweater craze seems catching Have you noticed the flashy Hannumbers worn by Deanne sen Carol Mae Bishop and JoAnn Bowen? Joyce Cdy and Judy Hansen can be seen sporting of sweaters designed cleverly yellow and pink Some class huh? The sweaters belonging to Tonia Carol Green and Lucretia Murray Earl are unique and colorful The boys offer competition to the girls with their Burt sweaters of various styles Gibbs exhibit Rose and Calvin of classy ski bright colors sleeveless The Gardsweaters worn by Corvil ner Thomas Smith Gary Adams and Sam Chournas are both warm and pleasing to the eye Sweaters sweaters everywhere and not a thread to puLl What a dull life But they do brighten up the scene don’t you think’ The Searchlight Published at Garland Vtah by the students of Bear River high school under the direction of Rupert Blackham and Clyde Morris faculty advisers Its Really True ! Men Go for Me In a Big Way I find myself very popular and much In demand In my Vol 24 Dec 20 1949 No 4 modest way let me assure you that I am at times observed by EDITORIAL STAFF of Flora Gardner literally hundreds people Many times I have proved to be and Janice Loveland the key factor in the lives of Sports Editor Burton Iluish at least ten different men Im- Business Manager Shirley Jones Feature Editor agine that! Ten different men! Marianne I really enjoy being Although Johnson Darlene Davis popular being watched by so Exchange Editor sometimes makes Copyreader many people Joyce Barkle me blush and turn red right at Staff Artist Carol Madsen the last minute Marianne Manning Typists Like others of my Lind I am and Maurine Packer somewhat of a captive Ad Solicitors always Carolyn Quinney The “stronger sex” dominate my Deakin ManGaye Carilyn life Often my hands are ruled ning Marilyn Manning liters For This Issue by many different men who carry guns Their action are so Marlene King Ann Holland Ted cruel they constantly change the YValker Darlene Robbins Joyce on my face I am expression always being pushed around sudin my tracks and stopped started at the sound again shrill whistle from some thing Oh wejl I mustn’t complain for I’m only the clock on the denly then of a fresh basketball scoreboard Nicholas Dorcne Anderson Norma Tanner Carolyn Jensen Connie Jensen Connie Rae Christensen Leonard Severson Barbara Wood Norma Tracy Wheatley Hall Kent Blackham Theron Butler Jack Johnson Carilyn Manning Marilyn Manning Allen Christensen Don Rhodes Phone your BUICK deafer tor a demonstration— Big hf Bowl |