Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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In a gesture, somewhat similar to that of the New York Evening World in importing St., John Frvine as a dramatic critic back in 1928, the London Times recently hired America's foremost critic, Scott Calvin Lyon, to write dramatic criticism for them for a period of two years. I am reminded of the raither humorous spectacle of you and Scott rolling and mowing lawns when we were all in high schoo . VVhen the 98th General Assembly of Ohio convened last fall, one of our old classmates, Norma Ijams, was elected floor leader in the Senate. She recently introduced a bill, which has a fair chance to pass, to limit the number of major studies that a high school senior may carry. The most extensive, and by far the most popula.r, course of instruction in ballroom dancing in Bexley, is being given at present under the personal supervision of Lenore McLain, who, as you will remember, was one of the best dancers in the class of '29, Clarabelle Magrew is rapidly coming into her own as a writer. Three of her books have already been published, and a fourth, the manuscript of which I have had the privilege of reading, is now on the press. It should prove one of the year's best books. As you have read, the world's largest chemical research laboratory is now under construction in Akron. I learn on good authority that Samuel Matchett and Hugo Spatz will be in charge of the lab- oratory. These two have spent years of extensive study, both at home and abroad, and are considered the most eligible chemists in the country for the posts. Right here in the same school building where we were classmates together, Lillian Mathias is today a teacher of history and civics. Take it from me, she is the most popular teacher in the school. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has claimed one of our number, too. He is no other than Fred Mayer, famous cornet player of the Bexley High School band in 1929. The San Francisco News, together with several other papers along the west coast, recently bought Ruth Mees' daily column of comment, which I find one of the most interesting columns in the papers today. Through official channels, I presume you have been informed of the appointment of William Newton, the radio bug of our class, to the position of Supervisor of Radio in the Department of Commerce. The appointment has been received with enthusiasm by the press of the country. Stranger things may have happened, but Neil Neunherz today is one of the crack pilots of the Chi- cago-Moscow Air Transport Co., which provides 18-hour service between the United States and Russia Leah Nason is first vice-president of the Chicago-Moscow Co., I almost forgot to tell you. Back in her early college days, Leah was far-sighted enough to see the possibilities of aviation, and prepared herself for the administrative part of such work. lona Kuhn and Marian Manley are among the girls of the class who have been happily married. Both girls still live here in Bexley, and we meet quite often. Alice johnson is in charge of girls' physical education at one of the colored universities in the South. I am unable to recall the name of the school. Following in his father's footsteps, Bob Palmer is one of the leading contractors of Ohio. Only last month, he completed a 125-story skyscraper in the neighboring city of Columbus. After her graduation from Sweet Briar, Mary Peters felt the call of the legitimate stage, and today, as you probably know, Mary is considered one of the most talented women on the American stage. I saw her recently as Roxane in Cleveland in a revival of Cyrano de Bergerac , and she is great. You questioned me regarding Senator Martin Polster. He is the same chap who was in our class. He was First elected to the state legislature about six years ago, and last year he ran for United States Senator on the Independent ticket. You mention having met the Tracy girls in Tokyo. Since they made their debut as artists of the Metropolitan Opera Co., I have not had the opportunity of meeting and talking of old times with them. Their continued success on the opera stage is surely fine. I received a wire from the War Department at Washington yesterday to the effect that Robert McCord VVoodward had been promoted to the rank of Major-General in the standing army. For some years, Bob has been an instructor at the Army VVar College. Bob always did have militaristic tendencies, you will remember. lt is not necessary for me to tell you that Ted VVilson is now considered the dean of American poets. I myself believe, that within a few years, Ted will be acclaimed abroad as well as at home. Many of his poems have already been translated into the Japanese language. It will not be more than a few months until you will have the opportunity of hearing Dave Strick- ler's wonderful voice from the stage of a Tokyo theatre. As soon as his present American tour is finished, he plans to travel through Europe and the Orient. In looking over your letter, I noticed that you write of having heard by radio, Chief Justice J. Paul Taber swear in the new president of the United States. I was in Washington for the inauguration, and talked with Hickey. He says he likes being a judge better than pounding a typewriter. I don't blame him Continued on Page 89 Twenty-seven

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