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Show December 19, 1941. SOUTH HIGH SCRIBE Page Five Directory Vital In Holiday Fun For Christmas holiday will soon start and ski parties, skating par-ties, dances, and matinees will be planned. But how will you get in touch with your friends? Do you want to send Christmas cards to your friends? Well, you can't if you don't know their ad-dresses. So we have found a solu- - tion to your problem. Buy one of South's super-dup- er student direc-tories for 1941-'4- 2. Just think of the other things you can do with this valuable book. For instance, you can call that cute little girl friend who won't tell you her phone number, and you can also see her, because both her phone number and address will be listed in this book. No really alive Cub can function without it. South Enjoys Old Dance For lots of fun, attend the social dancing classes every Friday morn-ing in the girls' gym at 7:55. Miss Walker says, "Already the many other high schools have had. good turn outs, so if we could encourage more of you to come, South will still be tops in all its activities. Students, this club is for your own benefit, so please-come- .' Most popular dance of this social group is none other than that pep time jive of grannies and gramps, the Square Dance. This type of dance is the kind to enjoy. Let your hair down with a swinging syncopation of levies and plaid shirts, ma's old cooking apron, and bright ribbons, loud laughter with the clap of husky hands, and the sound of squeaky boots as they stamp upon the floor. Yes, chulin, this is a dance that everyone en-joys. If there are any boys interested in learning how to "call" square dances, see Miss Walker. r Twenty-si-x officers, comprising the sabre team of the South high battalion, began extensive drill December 15. Under command of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kieth Best, the squad will present many new formations and an interesting manual. Junior and senior drill teams are involved in intricate drill, instruct-ed by Cadet Major Stanley Smith and Cadet Lieutenant Robert E. Taylor. Involved practices are be-coming frequent for these teams as the annual Cadet Hop and other fu-ture appearances near. Junior members of both periods will be studying leadership with the termination of first aid in-struction by Charles Paul. Certificates from the Red Cross, now taking on new significance, will be given to cadets who have successfully completed the course. Seniors will pursue the study of musketry, the greater part of map reading having been complet-ed. In preparation for their coming concert, the South R. 0. T. C. band's seating arrangement is be-ing changed in accordance with concert systems. Armont Willard-so- n, director of the organization, considered by many the best in the city, promises excellent entertain-ment. It is hoped that all stu-dents will support this function. Santa Has Secretary "Hello, Mary Christmas? This is Jack Frost." That is only one of the many pranks played on Santa's secretary. Did you know that Santa had a secretary? Well, he does, believe it or not. Her name is really Mary Christmas. Mrs. Christmas, who lives in Racine, Wisconsin, is literally flooded with mail during the Yule-tid- e season. Her letters come from all parts of the country, and they contain everything from re-quests of her signature to decorate Christmas cards, to little children, addressed to "Mrs. Santa Claus." She sends all of her cards and letters to Santa Claus, Indiana, making a point to answer each one. If she finds it possible, she for-wards the children's, which contain lists of their Christmas wishes to charities, and churches in their own home town. This Is to make sure that they are not overlooked by old Santa. What could this mean? I have told you that Santa has the very best secretaries. The surprising thing about it is, that he doesn't pay her a cent for her work. What! You still doubt my word that there is such a person? Well, my friends, the only thing yon can do to satisfy your curiosity is to write to her and find out for your-sel- f. Parasites Have Spotlight In the language of love, two parasites, the orchid and mistle-toe, will always hold the spotlight. Orchids because they portray the essence of love, and mistletoe be-cause it brings Yuletide kisses to lads and misses. Girls who stand under mistletoe, as everyone knows, will always find that they will get kissed, these lovely misses, from all the little laddies, the gladdies and saddies. If girls under the mistletoe be caught, this lesson be taught, that kissing under mistle-toe will never get you a steady beau. So pretty lassie please heed this advice, and not under the mistle-toe be caught more than twice. Ah, but, don't forget your mis-tletoe, boys. JtHW Popular AA- - Mistletoe Sport is 1VOj n Season V ? f-- 4 v. Comes now students, "ye olde mistletoe time," and I think it finds the majority of you only too ready, willing and able to carry on that old European custom. Did I say mistletoe time? Well I could have said parasite time and don't mistake that for paradise. Tis true chilluns' That little sprig you use for such romantic purposes" is a parasite and grows, (according to the encyclopedia) from a "sucker root." But who needs an encyclopedia to know that! But boys, don't get me wrong. According to anicent my-thology, you aren't the first "suck-ers." It seems the beautiful and handsome god, Balder, was slain from an arrow made from its wood, which just goes to show you, it's dangerous stuff! But on the other hand it's believed to bring happiness, (no doubt) safety, (?) and good for-tune as long as it doesn't touch the ground. Oh, yes, it has its good points. It was once consid-ered a cure for epilepsy and con-vulsions, but it could cause them (sometimes). But who would ever think that a parasite having such an unromantic name as mistletoe could be credited with such won-der-f- ul powers. Mistletoe ugh! Of course there are such flowery names for it as Loranthaceae or Phoradendron florescens but I couldn't pronounce them and I have my doubts that anyone but a walking dictionary could. But But the modern youth doesn't seem to worry much about the pro-nunciation. In fact he doesn't seem to worry, period. But the poor girls ah me how they have to duck as Joe Blow, who considers him-self a second Clark Gable but more resembles Bela Lugosi or Boris Karloff, comes strolling casually down the hall with "that" look in his eye and "the twig in his hand." I think the general opinion among the girls is that there would have to be quite a bit of magic done by this powerful parasite before a gal surrenders without a struggle to some of these muscle-boun-d mis-tletoe monsters. , Ah me happy days are here again. At least some consider them happy, but for you gals who have decided to hibernate (not that I blame you) for the season, I leave this parting- - bit of poetry which in my opinion describes these little mistletoe episode to a "T". The hanging of a parasite above a lovely miss, A shriek silence A girls has just been kissed! A blush. ... OH MUSH!!! Sincere sympathy, A MISTLETOE VICTIM Bright Light, Christmas Night, What9 aNight! "Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susie wants a dolly; Nellie wants a story book She thinks dolls are folly." It's an old old song, but it runs true each year. Yes, Johnny wants skates, and Nellie thinks dolls fol-ly. Oh, what to do! When the gentle flakes fall and blanket the earth, it puts all in the mood for giving to make oth-ers happy so the annual trip i3 begun. It's nice shopping at night when the lights are bright and you can hear the carols and "Ugh! Who's elbow is in my ribs?" And "Oh, mister, will you please fet off my feet I really need them worse than you." Now the five and ten is the place. "Blood money " Miss Reese calls it, "just plain blood money to slave in those stores!" But Johnny does want those skates. Then there's the exclusive plac-es. Of course maybe we can't buy, but they can't stop us from look-ing. Upon asking girls their opinion of their Christmas shopping one stated, "Mine's in a 'mell of a hess'." Another replied, "Wonder-ful, simply wonderful." Well, we're all entitled to our own opinion. Let's keep hoping that this .Christmas and every Christmas we will always be en-titled to our own opinion, and the gift of freedom America gives. tpC Modern Youths Give Intimate Useful Gifts; S3 ld Tradition Passe Because girls of today are mod-ern and practical, the old etiquette and traditions of grandmother and Emily Post on giving gifts to young men are out of date. This is 1941. Of course, giving is the true spirit of Christmas. Many people have commercialized on Christmas, A small gift is appreciated as much as elaborate one. About this time of year the age-ol- d problem of what to buy for that special him or her .arises. If your shopping !worrid(s are getting you down, it shouldn't be difficult to overcome them.' The stores are overflowing with clever gifts, any one of which is sure to delight the girl friend. Costume jewelry, books, candy, and com-pacts are only a few suggestions. Don't overlook these old favorites: perfume, cologne, and toilet water. The heavy spice scent of Yankee Clover and Old Spice would surely please her. Don't worry if you can't afford anything expensive. Just be prac-tical when selecting the gift, and it's sure to make the good impres-sion that you want it to. Most appropriate gift for a high school girl to give to her big moment is a photograph. If this does not meet his fancy, try a plain knitted tie which are always acceptable. What man wouldn't .be thrilled with a pair of gold cuff links ? Many are in such smart de-signs as dumbbells, bowknots and cameos. In most cases you can get tie chains or tie clips to match; a boy's plastic belt with an initial buckle, or a desk set, which has a tray for pencils and socket for a pen. "Vitabrush," which gives a scalp a thorough' massage, would probably set the man's world on fire. If you can't make up your mind between Harry and John, twin gifts would be best so that neither will feel slighted. Of course, for those who have boy friends by the dozens and can't afford to give every one of them a gift, Christ-mas cards will serve as a "senti-ment. - Club Notes Bachelors: The Bachelors have already had four meetings and in that time have prepared a noodle casserole, some delicious cinnamon rolls, and at their last meeting, which was on Tuesday, December 9, they made fudge. "It was darn good too," Gallacher emphasized. They are also planning for an assembly to be presented some-time after the Christmas holidays. Leaders: A White Elephant party was given by the Leaders in the girls' gym last Wednesday. In the future, the Leaders club will entertain East and West high schools, present an assembly and a dance. The dance and assembly will both be based on the theme of Hawaii. Bowling: Rapidly gaining in popularity, is the Bowling Club. This club has organized a bowl-ing league, in which a team of four members consisting of either all boys or ail girls. Awards will be given for winning girls' and boys' teams. Later in the year, mixed teams will play in the league. Cubettes: Members of Cubettes gave their Christmas Dance in the fover last Wednesday. "Santa Claus" dropped in and passed popcorn balls to everyone. Alumnus Succumbs Private first class Joseph D. Pyper, graduate of the class of '37, was killed in the first bombing of Pearl Harbor. South will long remember him as one of America's unsung heroes. I Give a Mirror I The Perfect Gift INTERMOUNTAIN GLASS & PAINT 1530 So. State Dial 22 j O'Louglilin's Radio Supply 13 East 3rd South St. Carry a Complete Stock in j ALL MAKES IN POPULAR j PHONOGRAPH RECORDS J Buy Here for Christmas ? COMBINATION J PHONOGRAPH-RADIO- S J , Merry Chistmas and j Happy New Year j !FROM j I I Dining - Dancing Catering FOR DANCES OR AFTER THE PARTY The Place to Go COON CHICKEN INN Delicious - Different 2950 HIGHLAND DRrVE Southerners Sing Carols Amid South high school's jubil-ant festival of assemblies, dances, and laughter in the halls, we find these merry gentlemen singing about Christmas holidays. "JINGLE BELLS" Three bells assembly. "DECK THE HALLS" with lads and lassies and mistle-toe. "Oil COME ALL YE FAITHFUL" those who sub for Santa. "JOY TO THE WORLD" ah, the holidays. "JOLLY OLD ST. NICHOLAS" Mr. Atkin. "IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR" the Christmas dance. "SILENT NIGHT"? New Year's Night DIAL 51 ' PEGGY'S BEAUTY SALON ( : ; 1708 SOUTH STATE MT Like South High, We Have yjL ' Nothing But the Best ' : ' . Peggy Langlois Arena Mariani ; fiTq Cubs Jip Make l r&jL tlcsolii" Jk Jte H t01ls Old Man Time is reaping in the days before the New Year, and many Cubs have already made their New Year's resolutions. Here are some of the resolutions your 'nosey news-houn- d' heard up-on questioning many Southerners: "I'm going to get angry at all the girls I know, BEFORE CHRISTMAS," ventured Stanley Jones. Upon being questioned, Mickey Gallagher claims, "I am laying off women." (sympathy to the many.) Jackie Paquett answered, "I'll never bother about putting up my hair again." (Tsk, Tsk. And what hair! She's a blond.) Someone must have tipped How-wa- rd Echersley off. His answer: "I ain't Ida Lee Jensen's answer: 'No more practicing shorthand in Eng-lish class." (Watch out, Miss Rogers.) Bob (Alvin) Evershed was a bit hesitant. He then vouched, "Why should I let you quote me on any-thing I know I couldn't live up to?" |