Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, OH)

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CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class of Arcadia High School, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make our last will and testament: Edna Anderson wills her athletic ability to Mildred Ebersole. Be sure to help the girls out next year, Mildred. Evan Anderson wills his football experience to Eugene Walsh. Toughen up next sum- mer, Gene. Robert Binger wills his laugh to Benny Eisaman. Don't crack your face, Ben. Maxine Bloom wills her vanity case to Steer,' Huffman. Raymond Bowman wills his coal black hair to Betty Jane Deckard. Reed Damon wills his place in the orchestra to Earl Smith provided Earl keeps up his Wind. Margaret Fenstermaker wills her work in the library to Charles Hoffman. Pep up a little Charley,'. Carolyn Fisher wills her chewing gum to anyone willing to get it from under the seat. Foster Ford wills his name to Virginia if she thinks she can handle a Ford. Evelyn Fruth wills her scholastic standing to Robert Tidd. Step on it a little now, Robert. John Gilliland wills his feminine ways in the Senior play to Jane Walsh. Paul Groth wills his ability to argue to Alice Marvin. Betty Jacobs wills her quick, sharp tongue to Mildred Humm. Sharpen it up! James Kinsley wills his wreckless driving to Alice Kennard. Beware of Pontiacs, Alice. Evelyn Lantz wills her good humor and personality to Dick Thomas provided he can adjust himself to it. Paul Lee wills his charming blushes to Charles Kirian. Don't be so backward, Charles. Robert Leonard wills his typing ability to Howard Huntley. Nimble up your fingers! Martha McKee wills her pleasant ways to Mary Hazel Fry. Walter Moore wills his blond, wavy hair to Jack LaFontaine. Lola Moser wills her beautiful eyes to Allen Jones. Phyllis Moyer wills her giggle to Iva Dale Gassman. Luella Myers wills her quiet ways to Margaret Farthing. Fred Pessell wills his language to anyone who can handle it as efficiently as he can. Gertrude Peters wills her size to Bernadine Marshall. It's time to grow up Bernadine. Glenna Peters wills her prepared lessons to Paul Garrett. Bernard Riter wills his sleepiness to Carl Russell. Esther Schubert wills her pleasing disposition to Maxine Krauss. Mary Shafer wills her glasses to Juanita Roller. Make use of them, Juanita. Virden Smith wills his height to Ira Brandeberry. Alice Steiner wills her shorthand ability to anyone with a quick finger and brain. Alma Steiner wills her smile to Zane Kieffer. Get a little push behind that smile, Zane. Lloyd Taylor wills his numerous girl friends to Harold Bayless. Allan Thomas wills his curly hair to Charles Fisher. You should have a little kink in it now, Charles. Helen Saltzman wills her temper to anyone deserving of such a thing. To the Juniors: We will our coveted places in the senior ranks. To the Sophomores: We will our height and athletic ability. To the Freshmen: We will a chance to grow up. Witnesses: Miss NVhittlesey Mr, Wigeley Helen Saltzman. Page 19

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FRED PESSELL, Fred enjoys a good time, is independent, and has been outstanding in football and basketball. C-LENNA PETERS Glenna has a pleasing per- sonality, is studious, and has shown an interest in music. ESTHER SCI-IUBERT In the fun-loving Esther we have found one who is con- sistent, dependable and hard working. 7-11 ,x,h,'71,'. ,. .-,,I glf , 4 V IRDEN SMITH Virden has shown his execu- tive ability as president of the agriculture club and speak- ing ability as his club's repre- sentative in speech contests. ALMA STEINER Alma is a twin to Alice, not so much in feature, but in in- terests and characteristics. Page 1 S GERTRUDE PETERS Gertrude's interests have been in music and library Work. BERNARD RITER Although Bernard is mis- chievous, he has found time to be interested in agriculture. MARY SHAFER During her high school ca- reer Mary has been preparing for nurse's training. ALICE STEINER Alice has been interested in commercial work, is a hard worker, and is always Willing to help. ALLAN THOMAS Tommy out for football only in his senior year won his letter, has been interested in agriculture, and has draw- ing ability.

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PROPHECY K Arcadia Hospital. Arcadia, Ohio, June 22,1949 Dear Robert, I wish to apologize for not answering your letter sooner but it was physically im- possible. You stated that you had read in the paper an account of my recent accident and my serious condition. I was hurt in the plant of the agricultural company I was representing in Oregon. I was unconscious and didn't come to for sixty-two hours. In the meantime, my company had sent me by airplane to the most famous doctor in the United States. I was so weak for some time that I wasn't allowed to see anyone but, boy, was I sur- prised when I saw the doctor. It was our old classmate, Paul Lee. I had been so busy the last few years that I hadn't kept track of any of my schoolmates but you. I noticed a paper on the table headed Arcadian Daily News . I asked the nurse why that paper was in Oregon. She told me I had been flown by plane to Arcadia. After I got over that shock, I inquired how' a large hospital and a prominent doctor came to Arcadia. In March, 1941, Walter Moore became the proud father of sextuplets. This aroused so much interest that the government sent the best doctor they had to care for them. As Paul was only needed at these duties part time, a hospital was built to utilize his great talent. I haven't -had much to do since I have been here so I decided to trace some of my old friends. I suppose you have noticed some of' this in the papers but I'11 tell you what I have learned. Edna Anderson and Evelyn Lantz are the head nurses at this hospital-one reason it has so many patients. Paul Groth studied to be a doctor but one day he absent-mindedly signed his name in the space in a Death Certificate marked cause of death. For some reason, this ruined his trade. ' I-Ie then studied chemistry and with Bernard Riter invented a use for chemicals found in the water from wells around here. This is what really gave Arcadia its boom. The Arcadia Chemical Company drew so many workers that Arcadia is now the largest city in Ohio. Lola Moser and Phyllis Moyer are the head bookkeepers at the company and draw quite large salaries. Alice and Alma Steiner are secretaries at the Chemical Co. A broadcasting station has been established here with Reed Damon as chief electri- cian. One of the feature numbers is singing and lecturing by Helen Saltzman. Foster Ford and Fred Pessell formed a partnership and run a joint dairy and creamery. They supply most of the town with its dairy products. Maxine Bloom and Betty Jacobs have realized their ambition of becoming teachers. Their duties are performed in one of the fifteen new schools here. Evan Anderson, after an illustrious amateur and professional athletic record, has be- come Director of Athletics at the college. I Puge 20