Columbus Grove High School - Col Gro Yearbook (Columbus Grove, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1941 volume:

The Grove Volume I Published by THE SENIOR CLASS Columbus Grove High School April 1941 1 W Hen the public school building which originally stood in what is now the city park was torn down, the portion of our present school building pictured at the top was completed and dedicated in 19()S. The Columbus Grove School District at that time included only territory within the corporation and possessed only al out one eighth the value of the present one. At present our school district extends in all directions from Columbus Grove and comprises 46 square miles. With this addition the building constructed in 1908 became inadequate in size. In 1932 the most recent addition to our school home was completed and dedicated. This provided us with a combined gymnasium-auditorium accommodating 1 (MM) People, an up to date home economics and science departments. 3 class rooms, and complete physical education and health accommodations. —2— DEDICATION V e, the Class of 1941, gratefully dedicate our high school yearbook, “The Grove”, to Mr. C. H. Jones, a member of the first graduating class of Columbus Grove High School in the year 1878. Mr. Jones has been a lifelong friend of the school, and has always been active in civic affairs that are for the betterment of youth and the community. —3— EARL F. SMITH Superintendent A. B. Defiance A. M. Columbia W«- C. D. VERM ILYA County Superintendent A. B. Defiance A. M. Ohio State J. DON M ELROY Principal A. B. Ohio Northern Graduate Work, Columiiia BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to riijlit: Vcrn Elliott, president, Willard Schaller, Clerk-, Earl F. Smith, Superintendent, Clarence Rockhill, Lee Myers, Vice-president, }. Don Melroy, Principal, Clarence Begg PUBLIC SCHOOL FACULTY Row 1 : Veldine Amstulz, Constance Barto, Mary Basinger, Ralph Brooks. Row 2: A. ). Chapoton, Lucille Gant, Imogene Hawk, Marion Kerr. Roto 3: Darrel Lowell, Mack Schaffer, Margaret Welty, Ethel Burkam. Row 4: Ruth Grossman, Mary Jones, Veda Killcn, Wava Kurtz. Row 5: Roger NotTsinger, Dorothy Rettig. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACULTY The Public School Faculty in whose care the 585 pupil student body is entrusted consists of superintendent Earl F. Smith, who teaches senior survey and junior high school science; principal J. Don Mclroy, mathematics; Mack Schaffer, science; Margaret Welty, French and English; Tmogene Hawk, commercial; Ralph E. Brooks, vocational agriculture; Veldine Amstutz. vocational home economics; Darrel Lowell, industrial arts, boys’ physical education, coach; Marion Kerr, biology, F.nglish, girls’ physical education; A. J. Chapoton, history, speech, assistant coach; Lucille Gant, public school music; Constance Barto, junior high school English, social science; Mary Basinger, Latin, junior high mathematics; Mary Jones, grade 6; Roger Noffsinger, grades 5 and 6 combined; Veda Killen, grade 5; Dorothy Rettig, grade 4; Wava Kurtz, grade 3: Ethel Burkham, grades 1 and 2 combined; Ruth Grossman, grade 1. FACULTY FACTS The faculty numbers 20. thirteen women and seven men. These teachers have attended 13 different high schools and 10 different colleges. Five arc graduates of the Columbus Grove High School, Miss Welty, Miss Basinger, Miss Jones, Miss Killen and Miss Burkam. Nine of the 20 teachers have attended Ohio State University, 6 Bowling Green, 5 Ohio Northern, 4 Blulfton College, 3 Columbia, while Miami, Otterhein, Wooster, Kent and Albion, Michigan, have each trained one. OUR RETIRED TEACHERS % On this page, devoted to our public school faculty, we wish to gratefully acknowledge the many years of faithful service rendered by those teachers who retired from teaching while instructors in our school system. These were Miss Ida Huffman (deceased); Miss Huffman was our faithful public school librarian for seven years following her teaching experiences; Miss Frances Rarnum and Miss Mary Beckwith, who continue to make their home with us, retired from teaching the same year; the fourth to retire was Miss Violet Sackett who now resides in Whittier, California, and the last to discontinue teaching was Miss Zoa Frantz who now serves as our efficient librarian. RETIRED TEACHER Miss Ida Huffman Miss Frances Barnum Miss Mary Beckwith Miss Violet Sackett Miss Zoa Frantz GRADE OR DEPARTMENT TAUGHT History First Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Sixth Grade YEAR OF RETIREMENT 1925 1933 1933 1937 1939 CLASSES —7— ANOTHER GLIMPSE AT THE SENIORS The smiling faces you iust saw on the preceding pages are the 52 meml ers of the class of 1941 as of September 1. 194(1. This will be one of the largest graduating classes in the history of the school in the 6.4 years of its existence. THE AVERAGE SENIOR The typical senior girl and boy as determined from an analysis of the class is pictured below: GIRL Age 17 Hair . . Brown Eyes Blue Shoe Size 7'A Height 5' 4 Weight 120 lbs. Birthplace Columbus Grove Favorite Actress Alice Faye Favorite Actor Clark Gable Choice Pic Butterscotch Best Enjoyed Sport Basketball Number One Subject . . Biology Choice of Auto Chrysler Number of Sisters one Number of Brothers one Favorite Radio Program Glenn Miller BOY Age 17 Hair . . Brown Eyes Blue Shoe Size ' Height 5' 7 Weight 165 lhs. Birthplace Columbus Grove Favorite Actress Judy Garland Favorite Actor Spencer Tracy Choice Pie Cherry Best Enjoyed Sport . Football Number One Subject Speech Choice of Auto Chevrolet Number of Sisters one Number of Brothers two Favorite Radio Program Jack Benny March, July, and September seem to be the choice birthday month for the class as each of these months finds 7 seniors celebrating this event. August and October are all but left out as but one senior first saw the light of day in each of these months. May comes in for a close second in the birthday column and finds 2 members of the class celebrating theirs on May 24 while two others consider February 1 the day of days. Not to be outdone are March 28 and September 14 for a pair of seniors celebrate these days annually as their birthdays. HAROLD ALLSTETTER K. Pi. K.; Football 4 LFI.ANI) AMSTUTZ K. Pi. K.; F. F. A. FORREST BASINGER Hi-Y; K. Pi. K. LEROY BEAM K. Pi. K.; I1'. F. A.; Football 3, BOB BOLANDER K. Pi. K.; Football 3, 4; Track; Varsity Club 4; F. F. A. 1 JUSTINE CORY K. Pi. K.; G. R.; Orchestra; ISABELLE AMSTUTZ K. Pi. K.; G. R.; Girl’s Glee Mixed Chorus; “Sunbonnet Sue “In An Old Kentucky Garden” “Pirates of Penzance” EARL ANDERSON JR. Hi-Y.; K. Pi. K.; Varsity Club; Football 3, 4; Vive President 4; “Beginner’s Luck” ; “C a m p u s Quarantine” BILL BASINGER K. Pi. K.; F. F. A.; Boy’s Glee; Mixed Chorus; “Sunbonnet Sue”; “Old Kentucky Garden”; “Pirates of Penzance”; “Gypsy Rover” (8 DOROTHY JEAN BOGART GENE CORE K. Pi. K. Vice Pres.; F. F. A Vice Pres.; Class Pres. 2; Boys’ Glee; Mixed Chorus; “Sunbonnet Sue ; “Old Kentucky Garden”; Pirates of Penzance” RICHARD CUPP K. Pi. K.; Band Vice Pres.; Mixed Chorus Secy - Treas.; Orchestra Pres.; “Campus Quarantine” ; “Sonbonnet Sue”; Gypsy Rover”; “Pirates of Penzance”; “In an Old Kentucky Garden”; Annuel Stall 4; Hi-Y.; Beginner’s Luck”; Boys’ Glee —9— DONALD EXKNEST K. Pi. K.; Hi-Y; Annual Staff KATHRYN FROST G. R.; Band; K. Pi. K.; Girl’s Glee; Orchestra; Sextet; Mixed Chorus; Octet; Annual Staff “Beginner’s Luck’’; “G y p s y Rover”; “Sunhonnet Sue”; “Old Kentucky Garden’” MARY C. HARTMAN K. Pi. K.; Band; Orchestra; Octet; Sextet; G. R. Pres.; Girl’s Glee; Mixed Chorus; Cheer Leader, 1,2, 3; “Beginner’s Luck”; “Pirates of Penzance”; “Old Kentucky Garden”; ‘‘Gypsy Rover”; “Mystery of Masked Girl”; Annual Staff; “Sunhonnet Sue” MARJORIE DILLER K. Pi. K.; G. R.; F. H. A. . Pi. K.; F. F. A.; Football 1, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 2 H ELS EDWARDS DELMER J. DUNLAP F. F. A.; K. Pi. K.; Football 4; Track; “Varsity Club 4; “Deacon I )ubs” ; Baseball 4 DONNA JEANNE ELLIOTT K. Pi. K.; G. R.; Orchestra; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff; “Beginner’s Luck”; “Mystery of Masked Girl” ERL1NE EVERSOLE K. Pi. K.; Basketball 1, 2, 3; G. R.; F. H. A. Vice-Pres. DONALD GRIFFITH Hi-Y; K. Pi. K.; “Beginner’s Luck”; Basketball 3, 4 ERMA HOLT Basketball 1 ; K. Pi. K. F. H. A. Vice Pres.; Track; MARY JANE JOSEPH F. H. A. Pres ; Annual Staff 4; “Meet The Folks” JAMES KIDD K. Pi. K. 4; F. F. A. Pres.; Sec. 2; Treas. 3; Football 4; Basket-ball 3; Varsity Club 4; Baseball K. Pi. K. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Sec’y 4 HELEN LOUISE LENTZ 0. R.; F. H. A. Vice Pres., Reporter; K. Pi. K. rtf BETTY JANE LUSK G. R.: K. Pi. K. NANCY ANN MAYBERRY G. R. Scc’y-Treas.; K. Pi. K.; Orchestra Vice Pres.; Girl’s Glee Vice Pres.; Mixed Chorus Vice Pres.; Track 3 yrs.; Class Pres. 1 ; Annual Staff; “Campus Quarantine”; Beginners Luck”; Mystery Masked Girl” Alice e. McCullough G. R. Vice Pres.; K. Pi. K.; Annual Staff ■ hf.resa kiene K. Pi. K. 4; ginner's Luck 3 H‘ A’ 4; “Be- LOB LAMB K. Pi. K. 4; F. F A 2 Baseball; Varsity Club 4 ' 3, 4; ROSALIE LUGIBILL o' K, : K ,I 1- K : Annual Staff-Band, Orchestra, 6 yrs.; Accom,,: “'� ? 2' 3. 4; Mixed Chorus-G,rl„s Chorus; “Campus Ouaran-tme ; Gypsy Rover” THEODORE MAYBERRY K. Pi. K.; Boys’ Glee 4 yrs • Varsity Club; Cheer Leader 3 4- Beginner’s Luck”; Operettas 4 yrs.; Annual Staff WANDA MARTZ G. R.; K. Pi. K. H. NEUENSCHWANDER Hi-Y; K. Pi. K.; Band, Orchestra; Boys’ Glee; Mixed Chorus; Sec’y. of Class 2; Annual Staff: “Campus Quarantine”; Beginner’s Luck” —11— JOAN PEASE G. K.; K. Pi. K.; G. R. Tras. 4; Sec'y-Treas. 3; Annual Staff 4 ROBERT F. HI EM AN Hi-Y, K. Pi. K.; Boys' Glee, Mixed Chorus; Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Varsity Club; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff; Boys’ Quartet, Class Vice Pres. 3; Hi-Y Vice Pres. 4; F. F. A. Pres. 3; Sec’y. 4; Octet; “Beginner’s Luck”; “Hobgoblin House” ; “Deacon Dubs”; “Gypsy Rover”. LENORE KISSER K. Pi. K.; G. R.; “Beginner's Luck 3 ROBERT STEELE K. Pi. K. CARL STREETER Hi-Y Pres. 4; Varsity Club; K. Pi. K.; Football 2, 3, 4 ; Captain 4; Basketball 3, 4; Captain 4 ■ Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Track 2, 3, 4 : Class Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 1 • Annual Staff . EDWARD THORNTON CLYDE PUGH Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; K. Pi. K. Treas.; Hi-Y; Varsity Club G. R. Sec’y. 4; K. Pi. K.; Baud Vice. Pres.; Orchestra Pres.; Mixed Chorus Pres.; Operettas -! yrs.; “Campus Quarantine” 3; “Beginner’s Luck”; Girls’ Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; All-State Mixed Chorus VIRGINIA ROBERTS VE” G. R.; K. Pi. K.; Girls' Glee; Mixed C h o rus; “Beginner”s Luck” 3; Girls’ Sextet 4; Octet 3, 4; Annual Staff BETTY STOUFER G. R.; K. Pi. K.; Antutal Staff 7' OTIS STRUBLE K. Pi. K.; F. F. A. Hi-Y Treas. 3; Varsity Clu K. Pi. K.; Baseball 1 2 J Basketball 2, 3, 4' Track ? v Annual Staff ' k 2’ —12— WILLIAM T. WRIGHT (BILL) PEGGY JEAN VANSCODER k. Pi. K.; G. R.; Girl’s Glee 2; Secy K. Pi. K. DICK WITTE BORG HILARY YOUNGPETER Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y; Football K. Pi. K.; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Sec’y treas. 4; Annual Jl Staff Miss Laura Jo Saunders Office Secretary Miss Zoa Frantz Librarian Mis; Helen Kctner Assistant Librarian THE CLASS OF 1941 Four years ago a new freshman class entered the portals of Columbus Grove High School. We have had our trials and tribulations, but we are glad we came out on top. Our first year in high school was packed with new experiences, getting acquainted with high school ways, becoming a part of organizations, taking our place in general as one of the four upper grades. Socially one of the highlights of our initial high school year was our Halloween party. This was held in on old spooky and deserted house west of town. Entry was made through an old tire that hung in the doorway. All in all this was a very weird but enjoyable affair. Now, dear readers, do not get the idea that parties were all we had for diversion our ninth year. Oh! No! we had first year algebra and good old Latin I. We were not only a wideawake, energetic class—we were also a rapidly growing group and have continued each year since, to welcome members in our fold. By the time we reached our sophomore year we were making our presence felt in high school by taking our places in the various phases of high school life. We had no private class organizations, but some of our boys affiliated themselves with the Hi-Y and many of our girls became G. R.’s. We were also well represented in F. F. A. and F. H. A. We took our turn in chapel programs and our voices were heard and faces seen in our various musical groups. We were really getting somewhere for lo and behold we found ourselves classed as busy juniors. Miss Hawk and Mr. Schaffer were our advisors this year. We presented “Beginner’s Luck” two nights as a means of displaying our ability on the stage and as a means of providing the “where-with-all” with which to entertain the seniors at the annual junior- senior banquet. Now we are on our last lap, have come a long way together, and are now on our way out with Mrs. Barto and Mr. Chapoton as our class advisors. As this is written you arc all acquainted with the fact that we are sponsoring the yearbook, the first annual printed and engraved since 1925. We are all proud of this publication and now come to realize that we do not have long to sit in the old and ever-to-be-remembered classrooms and be pupils in the good old school. As the time grows shorter all of us rather hate to say “Goodbye” to our soon to be Alma Mater. Donald Griffith —14— JUNIORS Top Row Herbert Altstaettcr, lames Allen, Kenneth Basinger, James Baxter, John Beam Robert Berry Second Row Mildred Bogart, Elmer Bolander, Waneta Brogan, William Bryan, William Bnsche, Jean Bowers Third Rote Else Carpenter. Robert Dillcr, Winford 1 tiller, lames Donaldson, Kenneth Edwards, Willard Eversole Fourth Row Ruby Fruchey, John Gettman. Evelyn Hale, Roland Idalker, Frances Hitchcock Fifth Rote Alice Hitchcock, Ada Jones, Robert Marshall, Herbert Miller, William Miller Sixth Row Lowell Moore, Robert Mumea, Earl Myers, Margaret McAdams, Donald McClure, Calvin McCrary Seventh Row Jack Palmer, Janice Pugh, Betty Reeder, Dorothy Samsal, Lloyd Schindler. Robert Schumacher Bottom Rote Ethel Schaad, Mildred Schlhorst, Roy Siefkcr, Lois VanDcmark, Kenneth Welty, Frank Wright, Mary Schlhorst —15— JUNIOR HISTORY 1 In 1930, fifty-six shinging-faced l oys and girls darkened the threshold to become first graders under Miss Barnum’s patient instruction. Working energetically and enjoying ourselves most of the time, we continue to grow. Presto! Chango! We were proud but bewildered seventh graders. The upper floor held new problems, new experiences and new teachers in store for us. Yes, we tried to adjust ourselves to our new routine and tried hard to please our new teachers. In a sudden hound, we jumped from eighth graders to freshmen—high school at last! As freshmen we began to make our first real impressions on our teachers and in school life. Our class, even as freshmen, made great strides in athletics. We have lettermen in basketball, football, baseball and track. We were intra-class champions in both boys’ and girls’ basketball in our sophomore year. Not to be outdone by the boys, several girls entered basketball and track. To back up our sportsmen and sportswomen, we have a class member who is a cheerleader. We not only contribute to sports, but we have done equally well in other fields. Music finds a great many of our class members making their contribution, for we are represented in band, orchestra, girls’ and boys’ glee, mixed chorus, octette, male quartette and operettas. Oh, yes, we also have members in several school clubs; namely, Hi-Y, G. R., F. H. A., F. F. A., Varsity Club and others—not just meml ers, but officers! Besides these other feats, we are dramatically inclined. Four operettas, two F. H. A. plays and two G. R. - Hi-Y plays would not have been what they were without our cooperation. Other than these, we presented our Junior Class play, “Professor! How Could You!” This year we are hosts and hostesses at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. Next year we will he seniors! What better, all-round group would you want for next year’s senior class? Of the fifty-six who began work together with Miss Barnum, the following are still enrolled: Mildred Bogart, Alice Fruchey, Francis Hitchcock, Alice Hitchcock, Janice Pugh, Betty Reeder, Ethel Schaad, Dorothy Samsal, Lois Van Demark, Herbert Altstaetter, James Baxter, William Busche, John Beam, James 1 tfmaldson, John Gettman, Lowell Moore. Robert Mumea. Herbert Miller, Karl Myers, Ralph Marshall, Jack Palmer, Kenneth W'elty. James Baxter —16— SOPHOMORES Top Row: Doris Allen, James Hal-ker, Evelyn Basinger, Paul Basinger, Alice Benroth; Row 2: Patricia Blankmeycr, Richard Bridenbaugh, June Dackin, Reba Dew, Alice Diller. Row 3: Edward Ernest, Rachel Eastman, Wilma Everett, Ethel Featheringill, Doris Fruchey. Row 4: Ruth Fruchey, Kenneth Alt, Dessie Harter, Edna Hetrick, Mark Hilty. Bottom Row: James Holmes, Richard Killen, Franklin Kitchen, Lloyd Kohli, Betty Kohli. Top Row: Edwin Lamb, Lewis Martz, Carl McCrate, Jack McCullough, Jeanette Miller. Row 2 : Billy McDowell, James Ncu, I )orothy Palmer, I )orothy Pease, Patricia Pierman. Row 3: Edith Risser, Florence Rieman, Lenard Rogers, Betty Rusher, I Ida Sandy. Row 4: Helen Schaad, Betty Schrocder, James Schroeder, Jack Sommer, Galen Struhlc. Bottom Row: Junann Smith, Robert Tussing, Olive Williams, Roger W right, Donald Williams. 17 SOPHOMORE HISTORY In September, 1939, the class of ’43 of Columbus Grove High School entered into their high school life with spirit and enthusiasm. Jack Sommer was elected president; Jeanette Miller, vice-president; and Doris Allen, secretary and treasurer. The class showed real spirit in their hearty support of these school activities and athletics. One of the social events of our first year in High School, long to be remembered, was the Halloween party in the gym. To be sure we mastered our Freshmen subjects to the satisfaction of our teachers. By the end of our “eventful” year we were happy with the thought that our presence in the halls of our dear old C. G. High was not entirely obscure. In September, 1940, the class started out with renewed energy, determined to make everything count for the good of the class and the school. We elected Bob Tussing president; Betty Schroeder, vice-president; and Leonard Rogers secretary and treasurer. New members have been added to our ranks from time to time. The class is well represented on both the basketball and football squads. We are taking our places in the boys’ and girls’ glee clubs, mixed chorus, orchestra and band. Many of our names arc listed as members of the Girl Reserve and Hi-Y groups as well as the F. H. A., F. F. A., and 4H clubs. Our Sophormore class party this year turned out to be a real mixer and a big success, partly due to the help of our sponsors, Miss Kerr and Mr. Shaffer. A skating party at Fort Brown was one of the high lights of this, our second year. The future outlook for the class of '43 is bright. It is the hope of the group to leave behind them a record of their high school years to which they can refer with pride. Dorothy Pease —18— Top Row: Wayne Agner, Jay Basinger, Richard Billingsley, Betty Blosser, Jane Blos-ser, Richard Bogart Row 2: Richard Bok, Clara Bolander, Ted Carpenter, Mary Core, Roy Core, Glen Core Row 3: Betty Lou Cruikshank, Jane Davis, Helen Diller, Lynn Eikenwiler, Lois F.lliott, Beatrice Evcrsole Row 4: Shirley Eithen, Marian Fitzgerald, Gerald Haunstein, Louise Hcffley, Rosemary Hermillcr, Dorothy Hitchcock Ro'w 5: Dorothy Holmes, Charles Irwin, Jean Jones, Norman Knott, Joseph Knott, Norman Kohls Bottom Row: Alice Lentz, Edith Lentz, Eileen Lugibil], Joan Lusk, Thelma Lusk, Eugene Martz FRESHMEN Top Rojo: Franklin Mayberry, Gerald Miller, Mildred Maag, Bernice Miller, Mildred Myer Row 2: Owen Myers, Billy Myers, Wanda McClure, Agnes Nesbit, Louie Palmer, Paul Rampe Rojo 3: Margaret Ramsey, Ruby Reeder, Don Renner, Roland Renner, Ray Riggenbach, Lois Kisser Rojo 4: Betty Roethlisberger, Lc Roy Schl-horst, Gilbert Siefker, James Siniff, Robert Smith, I oris Spallinger Rojo 5: Adrian Stechschulte, Robert Stech-schulte, La Verne Schumacher, Janet Pugh, Judith Verhoff, Alma Warnecke Bottom Rojo: Jacob Workentine, Gerald Wood, Alice Welty —1 L- History of Class of '44 The class of “44” started its journey in “Ye Old Grey School House” before the new one was built. And we are proud to day we were the first, first graders to occupy the new building. Our class was not very large at the beginning, hut our number has grown to great proportions since we left the sixth grade. The class has now approximately seventy-five members. We began to have the class organized in the fifth grade and had many class parties, etc., etc., since. We have the honor of being the largest freshman class in the history of our high school and we are making our presence felt in all high school activities for which we arc eligible. When we entered junior high school two years ago last September, this was a new experience for us. Instead of having all our work in one room, under one teacher, we moved about at the end of each period the same as upperclassmen. We then began attending chapel and having part in the programs. Our school program was enlarged; the girls work included home economics, the boys industrial arts while l oth groups were enrolled in physical education. Music became elective, but the majority of the class is including music in their course of study. Our class advisors have included: Miss Basinger in the seventh grade, Mr. Lowell in the eighth grade, and Mr. Lowell and Miss Hawk this year. Eileen Lugibill —20— EIGHTH GRADE Row 1 : Marie Hall, Alice Barkimer, Frank Baxter, Alice Barber, Alice Bogart, Floyd Benroth Row 2: Patty Benroth, James Best, Robert Bowers, Veland Bucher, Paul Claypool, Gerald 1 Jackin Row 3: Jean Davis, Ethel Diller, Loren Fruchey, Donna Fruchey, Emerson Fruchey, Robert Gander Row 4: Lillian Getteman, Mary Ann Graham, Richard Harris, Helen Kidd, Doris Kohli, John Lusk Rotv 5: Nina Martin, Milton McDowell, Alice Neu, Ruth Porter, Marlynn Porterfield, Jean Ann Reeder Row 6: Gerald Samsal, John Samsal, Winston Seitz, Margaret Smith, Robert Sommer, Evelyn Sybert Row 7: Edward Streeter, Helen Thornton, Richard Thornton, Willis Wright, Paul Van Demark, Donald Dunlap Eighth Grade History This is our second year upstairs as one of the classes in the upper six grades. Here we have opportunities in home economics, industrail arts, physical education, intramurals, etc. that we did not have in the lower grades. Sixty-five of us began our school work in September 1933, with Miss Ruth McComb and Miss Amy Morris as our teachers. Of this number only 30 are still members of our class. Twenty-four of the missing members have moved away and the other eleven are enrolled in classes below us. —21— Alice Barkimer SEVENTH GRADE Row 1: Eleanor Allen, Harold Ball, Ruth Barto, Clyde Benroth, Mary Benroth, Wilbur Benroth Row 2: Janice Bryan, John Carpenter, Edna Culp, James Core, Joan Davis, Ray Hofferbert Row 3: Elaine De Vclbiss, Donald Kemp, Mary Ann Diller, Patricia Dunbar, Martha Fruchey, Roger Mayberry Row 4: Robert Micssler, Ivan Meeks, Frances Irwin, Nola Klink, Doris Nichols, Janice Lentz Row 5: Arnold McClintock, Day McAdams, Bonnie Myers, Grace McAdams, Eileen Nichols, Lois Palmer Row 6: Ruth Palmer, Irvin Picrman, Robert Rimer, Mary K. kisser, Russell Roethlisberger, Betty Shinaberry Bottom Row: Bcata Smith. Doris Sommer, LaDonna Suter, John Trask, John Workentine, Wanda Neuenschwander, Marjorie Weity Eighth Grade History Our class history is, as yet, quite ordinary for we haven’t had time enough to become unusual. We started school as a class of fifty-two, but there are only twenty-two of our original number still class members. Our first six-grades we have successfully completed, and, now we’re beginning to feel a little more grown up. To be a part of the upper grade organization was a new experience for us, but we are becoming adjusted to this new school world and feel we are profiting by the additional opportunities the broadened cirriculum affords us. —22— Doris Sommer SIXTH GRADE Top Row: Jewclie Babbage, I)alc Basinger, Gerald Basinger, Mary Bcnroth, Mary Ann Billingsley, Marie Billingsley Row 2: Merlin Brogan, James Diller, Beatrice hills, Geneva Eastman, Kenneth Eastman, Phyllis Everitt Row 3: Marian Fruchey, Edith Harter, Oliver Hcffley, Mary Irwin, Danny Jenkins, Mary Johnson Row 4: Joan Kohli, Bobby Lawrence, Mary Lease, Richard Lentz, Bob Martz, Eileen McAdams Row 5: Ralph McCratc, Margot Meissler, Ronald Moore, Betty Mumca, Reid Neu, Eleanor Nusbaum Row 6: Martha Peters, Norcen Porterfield, Mona Reeder, Billy Reeder, Richard Risser, Mary Jane Roberts Row 7: Scott Sarber, Vernon Seitz Harold Sisson, John Smith, Edna Jean Sncary. Harold Spallingcr Row 8: Betty Steele, Ned Stoufer, Jack Trice, Margenc Van he Mark, Gerald Van Til-brough, Fama Wagner Bottom Row: Alice Warkentine, Juanita Williams, Jimmy W illiams, Thelma Wright, Miss Jones, Mr. Noffsinger —23— FIFTH GRADE Top Row: John Ball, Betty Barto, Robert Beam, Roger Bell, Betty Benroth, Dale Best Row 2: Junior Betts, Richard Bixcl, Tom Blosscr, Jean Bogart, Shirley Bogart, Doris Brogan Row 3: Edward Buckingham, Marjorie Cupp, John Diller, Evelyn Dills, Earnest Feather-ingill, June Fruchey Row 4: Herbert Garmatter, Dwain Haas, Dorothy Heffley, Paul Hitchcock, Betty Jenkins, Paul Kidd Row 5: Hollis Klink, Junior Lentz, Phyllis Luginbill, John Martin, Darrell Nichols, Robert Parker Row 6: Berdene Risser, Clifford Rogers, Tommy Runneals, Rosalie Schaad, Ralph Schaad, Betty Spallinger Row 7: June Stanley, Dolores Stump, Sue Tecgardin. Lydia Workentine, Lois Welty, Richard Williams Bottom Row: Leonard Wilson, Billy Wiswasser, Miss Killen, teacher. —24— FOURTH GRADE Top Row: Marilyn Amstutz, Frederick Ball, Robert Basinger, Marlin Betts, Dennis Billingsley, Betty Bussick Roto 2: Roger Core, Jackie Dunbar, Mary F.lliott, I lortha Epley, Myrtle Featheringill, Lowell Forbes Roto 3: Jimmy Fruchey, Teddy Fruchey, Tommy Gettman, Marilyn Herman, Betty Lou Huber, Paul Irwin Rojo 4: Joan Johnson, Marilyn Kemp, Jimmy Krontz, Carol Lawrence, Phyllis Lentz, George Lusk Row 5: Joan Mayberry, Carol Miessler, Allan Radabaugh, Betty Ramsey, Mary Reeder, Richard Rogers Row 6: Junior, Shinabury, Leila Shirk Norman Smith, Richard Wagner, Gene Wood, Gladys VVooton Row 7: Barbara Wilson, Miss Wava Kurtz, teacher THIRD GRADE Top Row: Mary Allen, Clarice Basinger, Ruth Basinger, Richard Benroth, Jack Benroth, Wilma Benroth Row 2: Wilma Betts, Treva Bogart, Richard Core, Eddie DeVclbiss, Helen 1 tiller, Ruth I tiller Row 3: Monie Lou Donaldson, Jack Donaldson, Lloyd Dunlap, Patricia Gillespie, Harold Hebei, Arthur Hefflcy Row 4: Alan Henderson, Eleanor Jeanne Hoffman, Alice Johnson, Harold Johnson, Margaret Johnson Row 5: Donald Jones, James Kohli, John Krontz, John Lugibill, James Lusk, Wyli-rose Lusk Row 6: Marcia McClintock, Eloise Myers, Delores Nichols, Jack Parker, Donald Roethlisberger, Raymond Seitz Row 7: Richard Sommer, Mary Steele, I ton Thornton, Joan Trice, Jerry Watkins, Asa Wilson Row 8: Joe Wiswasser, Betty Van De-Mark, Miss Dorothy Rettig, teacher SECOND GRADE Top Row: Eloise Barber, John Begg, Jean Ann Benroth, Leighton Bixcl, Junior Busick, Lester Busick Row 2: Joanne Clevidence, Billy Dunbar, Nolan Dunlap, Robert Edwards, Junior Jones, Duane Kohli Row 3: Eloise Mart ,, Dorothy Mart , Doris Jean McAdams, Gladys Myers, Marvin Kisser, Carrol Roberts Roto 4: Janet Seitz, Phyllis Ann Settlemire, Jackie Sisson, Carol Sue Smith, Janet Lee Stover, Shirley Ann Studer Row 5: Bonnie Kay W atkins, Verna Lou Wood, Billy VanDeMark, Miss Ethel Pur-kam, teacher Top Row: Joyce Barto, Marian Bell, Shirley Benroth, Donald Betts, Billy Bogart. Ronnie Bogart Row 2: Charles Brogan, Jack C. Core, Jack L. Core, Patty Culp, Edward I )avis, Maxine Diller Row 3: Patsy 1 )oty, Carol Eversole. Bobby Epley, Jack Frost, Robert Gillespie. Ruth Hartman Row 4: Paul Henderson, Alice Howell. Dale Jenkins, Jon David Jones, Wilma Kohli, Elizabeth Krontz Row 5: Rose Leigh Mayberry, Tommy McAdams, Delores Mumca, 1 hyllis Mycrr. John Parker, Helen Ramsey Row 6: Warren Ridinger, Bobbie Risser, Dickie Roethlisberger. Hulda Rogers, Merlin Sargent, David Spallinger Row 7: Joyce Stoufer. Kay Williams, Billy Wilson, Miss Ruth Grossman, teacher SO SAYETH THE CAMERA —27— - C. G. IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSE —28- ANNUAL STAFF Tup Row: Donald Ernest........ Richard Cupp......... Medway Jones......... Row 2 : Mr. Earl F. Smith.... Rosalie Lugibill----- Alice McCullough..... Carl Streeter........ Dick Witteborg....... Boh Underwood........ Nancy Ann Mayberry. Donna Jeanne Elliot.... Mr. A. J. Chapoton... ......Athletic Editor ........Music Editor Annual Sales Editor .....Faculty Advisor __________Art Editor .......Alumni Editor Annual Sales Editor Advertisement Editor .....Snapshot Editor .........Music Editor ......Athletic Editor ....Faculty Adivisor Row 3: Lois Rimer.............. Mary Jean Joseph........ Kathryn Frost........... Harry Neuenschwander.... Mary Charlotte Hartman. Theodore Mayberry....... Joan Pease.............. Virinia Roberts......... Bette Stoufer.......... ......Annual Sales Editor _______________Club Editor ...........Snapshot Editor .........Business Manager ...........Editor in Chief Assistant Editor in Chief _______________Club Editor ...........Calendar Editor ................Art Editor —29— KAPPA PI KAPPA HISTORY Kappa Fi Kappi was organized in September 1940 by the members of the speech class with Mr. Chapoton as sponsor. Our name means Knowledge, Power, Knowledge, wh’ch we all try to live up to. The club’s functions are as follows: to set up an educational program which places emphasis on development of better English and speech, to encourage recreational and educational activities for students in public speaking, and to familiarize the members with parliamentary law. At the time of organization there were only twenty-two meml� ers, but, at present, there are forty-eight active members. The present officers are Harold Allstetter, president; Gene Core, vice president; Peggy Van Scoder, secretary; Alice McCullough, treasurer; and Hob Lamb, news reporter. Througout the year parties were enjoyed by the meml� ers and the sponsor in the Home Economics Room. Cecelia Krietemeyer —30— GIRL RESERVE HISTORY This national organization was instituted into our school about 12 years ago and its splendid teachings have meant much to the large past and present membership, The G. K. is the junior branch of the Y. VY. C. A. Our symbol is a triangle within a circle. The circle represents the world, and the triangle represents each individual member. The aim of the G. R. is to face life squarely and the purpose is to find and give the best. We meet regularly and enjoy ourselves socially while upholding the high ideals of our group. Each year we send our president and vice-president to the G. R. camp where they receive instruction in Girl Reserve work. Usually a play is presented during the year jointly by the G. R. and Hi-Y. At C hristmas time these two organizations S] onsor and provide a banquet for the kiddies. Our candle-lighted installation services arc beautiful, our initiation program appealing, and our caroling quite musical. At least one chapel program a year is presented; we play basketball, sing, and dance. Our membership is splendidly taken care of in those worthwhile factors that contribute to a wholesome and ever improving school atmosphere. Three cheers for the G. R.! ! ! —31— Alice McCullough HI-Y HISTORY The Columbus Grove Hi-Y received its charter in 1927. It was then under the sponsorship of Mr. Earl F. Smith. It has had a number of leaders since then; among them are Mr. Peters, Mr. Melroy, Mr. I). V. Smith, and Mr. Schaffer. The sponsorship for the past two years has been held jointly by Mr. Lowell and Mr. Melroy. This is one of the few clubs in the county which has been in continuous service since it was chartered. The Hi-Y membership is made up of upper-classmen who desire to have the highest standards of life and conduct. The Hi-Y is under the leadership of the YMCA. Our programs at meetings usually proceed with opening ceremonies, devotion, discussion of subjects of interest, and a business period. The club in the past has been attempting to do good and have enjoyment at the same time. It has helped sponsor a Christmas banquet for underprivileged children and it has helped pay expenses for a yearly camping trip for its members. The membership is restricted to students having only high marks. At the present time there are thirty-one members. The Hi-Y has a triangular pin of which the three sides represent Mind, Body, and Spirit. The club stands for sacrificial service for C hrist and the other fellow. Our present officers are: Carl Streeter, presdient, Robert Ricman, vice-president, Kenneth Welty, secretary-treasurer. Robert Rieman -32— F. F. A. HISTORY Although the history of vocational agriculture and F. F. A. clubs is comparitively new, our club, one of a national system, is in its sixth year. We are extremely proud of our record thus far, and will attempt to improve each year. This year we have the largest enrollment and largest project program in our F. F. A. history. Not only that, but members of our club have won many first, second, and third prizes at the State, county, and local fairs. One of our members, Delmer Dunlap, also won first prize in the Putnam County Corn Husking Contest. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”—well, maybe we aren’t all Jacks, but nevertheless, we find that basketball, camping, plays, etc., afford pleasant diversions from our usual duties. The F. F. A.—F. H. A. play has become an annual event. This year our play will be entitled “Meet the Folks.” As a climax to our year’s work we go camping and attend the State Fair. Our members will someday help to make a part of our great network of farmers— educated farmers! Kenneth Basinger —33— F. H. A HISTORY Well, well, can you imagine that? What? How such a young cluh could have so many pre and post activities. What arc you talking about and why? What—the F. H. A. Why—because since it was organized in 1937 its members have presented plays, had banquets with the F. F. A., gone to camp, made money, spent it, and at least a hundred other different things. Didin’t you say something about “pre?” Yes, maybe so. There are five degrees which an incoming member must receive. '1 hese are (1) Little Women, (2) Fireside circle (3) Future Homemakers of Columbus Grove (4) Future Homemakers of Ohio, (5) Future Homemakers of America. Goodness, hut why was it organized originally? For several definite purposes, to enable us to apply home economy out of classroom, to create an interest in the home, and to encourage personal development. Very interesting. This is quite a cluh from what I’ve heard. Mary Jane Joseph —34— PUBLIC SCHOOL BAND Dorothy Pease Betty L. Cruikshank The Public School Band has been organized for eight years and each year it has been enlarged. t present there are thirty-five members, two uhu-li arc llag l-raivrs and two are majorettes. This organization has taken quite an active part in the school program, having played regularly at the football and basketball games. They played at the Columbus Grove Mid-Winter Fair, the Putnam County Fair, and the Putnam County Track Meet. Through the efforts of the Band Mother's Oub and the co-operation of the public, tin- band now appears in uniforms of their school colors with two flashy majorettes to lead them. New instruments purchased this year for their use are trombone, baritone, melaphone, glockenspiel, flute, and snare drum. ORCHESTRA The orchestra is the oldest instrumental organization in the school and it has grown by leaps and bounds. It meets for practice two and three times per week and this is during ihc regular school day. The instrumentation is well balanced and the personnel of this group includes all grades in the upper six with some representation from lower grades. During the school year this group answers many calls for orchestra entertainment at many of our school functions especially local plays and commencement exercises. Many of our number have taken part in the annual County Music Festival and the following will be found among the large group from county schools who will constitute the personnel of the orchestra this year: Nancy Ann Mayberry, Ruth Porter, Alice Lentz, Donna Jeanne Elliot, Robert Miesslcr, Robert Berry, lames Baxter, Lois Rimer, Mark Hilty, Janice Lentz Donna Suter, Ruby Fruchey, Donna Fruchey, Patricia Blankmeyer, Justine Cory, and Robert Rimer. Miss Lucille Gant is our efficient conductress and her enthusiasm, interest, and ability is a large factor in the success of this extra curricular activity. Richard Cupp -36-- BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GLEE CLUBS The number of pupils who try out for our three choruses is a testimony of the popularity of our vocal music as a part of the school program. These choruses have been very active by taking part in various contests, presenting oj crettas, and participating in chapel programs. An excellent rating was given the Girls’ Glee and Mixel Chorus this year at the contest held at Bowling Green. The clubs’ desires for next year are to continue to grow in every way. Among the operettas given were “Sunbonnet Sue”, ‘‘Old Kentucky Garden”, ‘‘Gypsy Rover”, and “Pirates of Penzance”. The money recived from these different presentations was used to buy new music and new instruments. One of the outstanding fetes of the Girls’ Glee Club this year was the broadcasting of a Christmas cantata. The solo parts were taken by Mary Charlotte Hartman, Kathryn Frost, and Lois Rimer. The accompanist was Rosalie Lugibill. (continued on next page) —37— MIXED CHORUS The officers for these organizations for 1940-1941, are as follows: Boys’ Glee President_______________________________________________ Robert Berry Vice President ...................................... Robert Rieman Sccretary-T reasurer...........................................Richard Cupp Girls’ Glee President---------- Vice President.... Secretary-Treasurer Mixed Chorus President.................................... Mary Charlotte Hartman Vice President......................................... Jack Sommer Secretary-Treasurer..................................... Richard Cupp The members comprising the mixed octet are Robert Berry, Janies Baxter, Kathryn Frost, Mary C. Hartman, Virginia Roberts, Rachel Kastman, Jack Sommer, and Robert Rieman. The boys’ quartet consists of James Baxter, Robert Berry, Jack Sommer, and Robert Rieman, Lois Rimer, Mary C. Hartman, Kathryn Frost, Wilma Everett, Virginia Roberts, and Rachel Eastman comi oses the girls’ octet. Nancy Ann Mayberry ......June Dackin Nancy A. Mayberry .....W ilma Everett —38— Top Row—Mixed Octet; Row 2: (left) Junior play cast, (right) Miss Gant; Row 3: (left) Hoys’ quartet, (right) Miss Blakely, assistant librarian; Rozv 4: (left Cafeteria staff, (right) Librarians and office secretary; Rozo 5: Operetta cast; Row 6: Girls’ octet. —39— —ot— S3HDVOD QNV S3N3DS DI131H1V FOOTBALL The Columbus Grove Bull Dogs had a fairly good season in 1940, winning 3 games and losing 5. The Grove was represented on the All-Eastern League team by Robert Bolander, guard; Robert Lamb, tackle; Carl Streeter, end; and Clyde Pugh, halfbalk. Pugh also received the Grover Davidson Trophy, as the most valuable player in the Eastern Division of the Western Ohio League. In their opening game at Bluff ton a more experienced eleven worn 18-0; at Bowling Green in class A competition. B. G. out did us 42-12 after 7-6 half-time score; Leipsic war. whitewashed there 25-0; with a 0-0 stand at the half Delphos Jefferson triumphed there 19 0; It was Grove’s turn to triumph at Liberty 40-6 with second and third boys seeing action along with Varsity; a plucky and lucky Pandora eleven (Eastern Division winners) nosed us out under the nose of our home crowd 6-0, Pandora scoring as the gun cracked at half time. Elida crumbled 39-0 here as victims of the howling Bull Dogs; the season was ended Armistice Day where spectators as well as our score were “Gone With The Wind” at Shawnee. They triumphed 19-0. While 8 of the letter men will be lost through graduation, the squad of 40 will have left a substantial nucleus around which coaches Lowell and Chaj oton ho| e to build a commend- able team. Robert Smith -41— Toft Row: J. Don Melroy, Faculty Manager; James Baxter, Lowell Moore, Jack Sommer, Karl Myers, Darrell Lowell, Coach: Bottom Row: Kol ert Kieman, John Gettman, Carl Streeter, William Miller, Kenneth Welty, Robert Underwood. 1940-41 VARSITY The 1940-1941 Varsity season has been one of the best in the victory column as the team completed the season with 15 victories and 7 defeats. Of the 17 games on the regular season’s schedule 12 were won and 5 lost. Grove 28—Delphos St. Johns 30 The Grove showed promise in this initial event and after a had third quarter pulled to within 2 points of their strong contenders Grove 27—Ottawa St. Peter and Paul 25 We showed up on the victory side in a very close game all the way. Grove 24—Continental 22 Continental’s first defeat. Played here. Teams always within 4 points. Grove 24—Continental 22 This was played on the opponent’s small floor. They led at half. We rallied. Grove 31—Ft. Jennings 21 Their second year of basketball and they gave us a good game here. —42— Grove 21—Vaughnsville 40 The historic jinx at work again. Too much Sakemiller and Gocde. 'Ihcy win here. Grove 35—Ottawa St, Peter and Paul 33 Met them on their floor and won by the same margin by which we defeated them here a month earlier, but 2 points were enough. Grove 23—Bluffton 26 They were defeated when they came here. Ditto when they left. We were ahead the last quarter they led at end of game. Grove 2—Miller City 0 Sickness there prevented their coming here. They chose to forfeit the game rather than play it later. Grove 31—Ottoville 28 hirst game Ottoville had lost at home for years. We led them at end of every quarter. Had a 10 point lead once in final quarter. Sweet Vic-to-ry! Grove 34—Ottawa Public 44 Game was played there. Close until final quarter. Defense became dcfensless. Grove 49—Gomcr 48 Allen County league leaders came here. We had an 8 point lead at both half and third quarter hut they all but overtook us. Grove 34—Delphos Jefferson 30 We can’t be stopped. Third tough opponent in a row and all were downed. Met them at Delphos. They got first basket—we went ahead and stayed except 26-26 tic and 30-30 score at end of game. In overtime we got 2 field goals. Grove 33—Ada 41 We led Ada 18-17 at the half but they had a hot shot who burned them through the third quarter and we came out on the cold end at Ada. Grove 48—Beaver Dam 34 This was the game to win. The visitors led Allen County league. They led 21-20 at the half. We went ahead to stay the third quarter. Grove 33—Leipsic 44 Our last loss of the season. Game (flayed at Leipsic. They did not need to get through our defense, just made baskets from anywhere. TOURNAMENT RESULTS Grove 41—Ft. Jennings 18 Grove 63—Miller City 10 Grove 29—Continental 31 (3 overtimes) Consolation Grove 36—Ottawa 23 Finals (to determine third place) Grove 32—Ottoville 35 Top Row: J. Don Mclroy Faculty Mgr. Win ford Dillcr John Beam Edward Thornton Ted Carpenter Leonard Rogers Bob Berry A. J. Chapoton, Coach Hot lorn Row: Mark Hilty Bill Busche I )onald Griffith Carl McCrate Jack McCullough Bob 'fussing RESERVES The Reserves had a very successful season winning 15 and losing three. The outstanding victory was over a fast Ada squad. It is hoped the Reserves will make a valuable addition to next year’s varsity. JUNIOR HIGH The green Junior squad had a rather mediocre season as far as wins and losses, but improved with each game. The outstanding victory was over Beaverdam 16-15. Top Row: Donald Williams, student mgr Bob Gander 1 )on Renner Bob Sommer Gerald Miller John Carpenter A. J. Chapoton, Coach Rottom Row: Edward Streeter Owen Myers Joseph Knott Jacob Workentine Frank Baxter Floyd Benroth BASEBALL I ron! row, Richard Thornton, Robert Smith. Managers. Second Row: Delmar Dunlap, Carl Streeter, Jim Kidd, LeKoy Beam, Robert Lamb, Robert Rieman, John Beam. Standing Left to Right: Ralph Brooks, Jim Halker, Lewis Martz, Jim Baxter, Boh 'bussing. W illard Eversole, Jack Sommer, LeRoy Selhorst, John Gettman, Frank W right. Roy Sie-tker, Robert Schumacher, Coach I). J. Lowell. TRACK Standing Left to Right: Robert Smith, Manager, Dick Bogart, Jim Kidd. Ted Carpenter, Bill Wright, Jim Baxter. LeRoy Beam, Wayne Agner, Frank Wright, Bob Berry, Lcland Amstutz, Bob Rieman, Delmar Dunlap. Robert Dillcr, John Gettman. Bob Bolander, Lloyd Sch’ndler, Jack McCullough, Kenneth Welty, Adrian Stechschulte, Coach A. J. Chapoton, Earl Myers. —45— Varsity Club Top Row: Delmar Dunlap, Theodore Mayberry, Edward Ernest, Bob Lamb, Richard Witteborg, Bob Uunderwood, James Donaldson; Second Row: Mr. Darrell Lowell, Coach, Earl Myers, Jack Sommer, Walter Humphreys, Lewis Martz, John Gettman, James Kidd, Leroy Beam, Mr. A. J. Chapoton, assisstant coach ; Bottom Row: Robert Bolander, James Baxter, Earl Anderson, Edward Thornton, Carl Streeter, Kenneth Welty, Robert Rieman, Robert Tussing, and Frank Wright. This is the baby organization of the school from the standpoint of age for this club was formed this school year. To become a member a boy must earn a letter in any one of the major sports. I he membership at present is 26. These boys were responsible for the purchase of the beautiful trophy case in the lobby of the gymnasium. This was financed with proceeds from dances held for an hour immediately following home basketball games. The sale of season tickets for basketball was in charge of this group, and they established a record for the school in the number of tickets sold. Any worthwhile enterprise for the betterment of athletics comprises the scope of influence exercised by these wearers of the “CG” as they heartily lend their support to the upbuilding of athletic prowess, good sportsmanship, and all that contributes to wholesomeness in athletics. THREE CHEERS FOR C. G. HIGH Kenneth Welty Girls’ Intra-Murals and Physical Education Our girls’ intra-mural program serves as a valuable supplement to the physical education program. In the fall and early winter the program consists of Kick-Dodge Ball, Volleyball, and kindred games. Basketball began January 7 of this school year and ended March 25. The girls were organized into seven teams and played during the noon hour every Tuesday and Friday. Each team played every other. The captains for the past year were Donna Jeanne Elliott, Janice Pugh, Olive Williams, Agnes Nesbit, Donna Fruchey, Helen Thornton, and Ethel Mae Diller. The ultimate Winner in this competition was the team captained by Janice Pugh and her team mates Wanda Martz, Betty J. Lusk, Frances Hitchcock, Reba Dew, Alice Lentz, and Jean Bowers. Individual medals were awarded the winners. At the close of the basketball season the upper grade class teams also played for the champoiship and the senoirs proved to be the best court artists. Folk dancing, square dancing, social dancing, tumbling, soft ball, and track are activities that help make up the physical education program. Plans For Athletic Association It is our hope to organize a girls’ athletic association which will permit a girl participating in sports to earn a letter if she measures up to prescril ed standards. A girl will receive points for events entered and participation in intra-murals, serving as an officer, and special services rendered as approved by the athletic board. -47— SEPTKM HER 3— Almost 6(K) of us say “Hello”, after a seemingly short vacation. 4— First full day of school. 6—Becoming familiar with program changes and new faces. 9—Our first Monday of the year. 11—We elected class officers and cheer leaders. 13—Football game at Bluffton, had a pep meeting with the band. 16—We lost the game F'riday night, 18-0, but everyone is in good spirits. The G.K.’s had a hay ride. 19— F. F. A. I Jistrict Convention convened here. 20— Football at Bowling Green. Thanks to you, Fritz, 48 of the student body went on a bus. 24—The G.K.’s held their recognition services. OCTOBER 1— Opening day of the Putnam County Fair. 2— Grove wins at Leipsic. We are proud of our team. 7— The Juniors chose their play “Professor How Could You?” 8— Kappa Pi Kappa held a party tonight. 11—Football at Delphos. They won. 14— Beginning the 2nd 6 weeks—All noses buried in books. 15— Boys’ Glee practicing contest music. 16— First appearance of grade cards this year. 17— We voted today. Wilkie-200, Roosevelt-106, Bricker-200, Davey-105—(Did some Democrat forget to vote for governor?) 18— Football at Liberty. We won 40-6. 21— F.H.A. initiates new members. 22— G.R. Pillow Party. 23— Seniors in 1st period American Government can’t think—is it too early in the morning? 24— An evening pep meeting with a bonfire and snake dance! 25— Pandora beat us 6-0. We trailed by inches. 30— Our day off—teachers go to Toledo. 31— We smothered F.lida on gridiron 39-0. NOVEMBER 5— The annual advertising salesmen begin work. 6— Junior Play practice Underway. 8—Seniors take Intelligence Test. 11— Armistice Day—Football at Shawnee. Wind almost blew us away. 12— Calling all basketeers! 13— Livingston tabulated seniors’ physiognomy. 15— Why do most students and teachers like Friday? 16— F.F.A. nimrods banquet F. H. A. 19—G.R.’s “Turkey Serenade”. 25— Monday again!! Beginning of 3rd 6 weeks. 26— Girls’ volleyball intra-murals start. 27— Report cards today—Basketball tonight. 28— Football squad of 40 banqueted by Mothers. Coach Lamb, Ada, speaks. —48— DECEMBER 2— Dress rehearsal for Operetta. 3— Gypsy Rover beautifully presented. •1—Chapel. 5—Beat Continental—their only loss. 9—Junior Class rings sparkle. 10— Professor Smith’s birthday. 11— F.H.A. tonight. 12— Girl Reserve and Hi-Y hold joint meeting. 13— Senior pictures arrived. W'e spent the morning admiring pictures. 16— F.H.A. gift exchange. 17— Glee Clubs went Christmas caroling. 18— G R. and Hi-Y banquet the kiddies. 19— W'e won three games from Ft. Jennings. 20— Glee Clubs present Christmas cantata. Vacation starts at noon. 30— We returned to school. 31— Little school yet in 1940. JANUARY 2— -Happy New Year! 3— Basketball game at Ottawa. We won. 6— -Third six weeks’ tests begin. 7— Basketball with undefeated Bluffton. They remain undefeated. 13— Regular meeting of the F.F.A. 14— G R. supper and theater party. l.S—Report cards are here again! 21—The trophy case has been placed in the lobby of the auditorium. FEBRUARY 3—We were “once overed” by the Health Department. 5— Maybe Alice McCullough will be a farmer’s wife. At least she told the speech cla-s how to milk a cow. 9—Miss Kurtz reaches milestone number???? 12— Groups lined up and “shot for annual. 13— Are your valentines mailed? 14— Miss Welty’s birthday. 18— Tourney opens. C. G.—41 Jennings—18. 19— 2nd tournament victory. C. G.—69 Miller City—10. 20— Kappa Pi Kappa broadcasts in chattel. 26—First tourney loss. 28—Third tournament victory. Beat Ottawa Public. MARCH 3— Is appendicitis contagious? 4— Hi-Y initiated members. 6— “Hillbilly Wedding” given in the auditorium. 7— Floyd Hadsell enrolls. 12—County festival practice at Ottawa this P. M. APRIL —49— 7—Annual goes to press. C. G. ALUMNI T C lass of 1878 C. H. Jones, Belle McComb, Reno Sprague Class of 1879 No graduates Class of 1880 Uyula Sprague, Lota Sprague, Elizabeth Oglcvie, Freeman Saunders. Class of 1881 George Lcasure, Abbie Revcs, Frances Fostelwait. Nettie Strain Alice Critten Clara Risscr Class of 1882 Class of 1883 Class of 1884 Jennie Hicky, Zella Harris, Lula Lenbart Belle Critten, Lizzie Strain, Class of 1885 Mary Benedict Class of 1886 Blanche Jones, George Critten, Amy Thrift No graduates Class of 1887 Class of 1888 Charles Strain, Dela Foltz, Neva McBride, May Foltz, Kate Sterling, Kate Risser, Dor: Thomas, Edith Hill Class of 1889 Rosa Morris, Anne Bel ford, Olie Wells, Leo Mapel, Clyde Kohli, Charles Brcck-hill, Guy Killcn Class of 1890 Dora Foltz, Grace Dye, Clara Greiner, Robert Kissell, True Killen Class of 1891 George Ayers, Della Arnold. Lavine Bennet, Nellie Belford, Florence Crawford, Della C rawford, Clara Current, Cootie Henderson, Emma Light, Oread Sprague, Charles Townslcy Class of 1892 Clara El well, Emma Everetts, Maude Chase, Lulu Mapel, Mayme Eakin, Blanche McHenry, Kate Oglcvie, Della Roberts, Maude Crawford, Edmund Witteborg Class of 1893 Effie Albert, Nellie Mapel, Della Hill, Lillian Alstaettcr, Yinnie McBride, Jesse Harden-brook, Pearl Sarber, Homer Kohli Class of 1894 Claude Lehman, Blanche Adams, Edward Belford, Iva Carr. Fon Alstaettcr, James Harbaugh, Alice Ellwell, Charles Killcn, Hattie Bowers, True Sakemiller, Ralph Killen, Anna Werlinc, Dudley Hemly, Waif C hase, Mae Smith Class of 1895 Margaret Bogart, Zoa Doty, Ernest W itteborg, Theodore McComb, Lloyd Ayres —50— Class of 1896 John Belford, Selma LalTerty, Lizzie Morris, Tuey Rockwell, Maude Sarber, Martyn Crawford Ray Bushong Class of 1897 Class of 1898 Vadie Killen, Effie Harbaugh, Leola Bogart, Fay Breckbill, Cecil Garber Class of 1899 Maude Mullen, J. E. Killen Class of 1900 Nellie Rowlands, Servetus Ogan, Ross Mullen, Vinnie May, William Lafferty, Anna Hardenbrook, Wilbur Fruchey, Lelia Dye, Jessa Crawford, Elizabeth Belford Class of 1901 Blanche Saunders, Ada Miller, Edna Gable, Naomi Day, Vinnie Current, Jessie Coe, Sylvanus Basinger, Aaron Basinger Class of 1902 Alfred Witteborg, Marie Williams, Wilmer Stover, Bert Saber, Christian Nusbaum, F.stella Holmes, Carrie Evans, Isaac Bogart, Bessie Bcgg, Frances Basinger, Mabel Alstaetter Class of 1903 Kathryn Werline, Clarence Miller, Harley Cook, Gill Baumgarlener Class of 1904 Bessie Rinck, Neilie Roberts, Tanner Mapcl, Estclla Michael, Phillip Luginbill, Mertle Loy, Lizzie Hartman, Sadie Friedman, Alta Evans, Clyde Cook, Cyrus Bucher, Clarence Basinger, Emma Basinger Class of 1905 Ethel Alstaetter, Bessie Belford, Florence Bowman, Ethel Holmes, Carrie Howey, Edith Jones, Alice Jagger, Doris Mullen, Grant Bogart, John Coe, Barton Hauck, Clarence Morris Class of 1906 Wanda Miller, Barbara Wiggins, Lenore Sterling, Clyde Rockwell, Carrie Roberts, Laura Lcmley, Della Jones, Blanche Howe, Lillian Fruchey, Bonnie Breckbill. Clarence Turner, Lloyd Diller, Calvin Stoner, Clarence Rolierts, E. J. Porter, Wendell Kunneke, Roy Cook • Class of 1907 Cora Tayor, Nellie Slusser, Edna Reiger, Ethel Doty, Clem Wolford, Josia Welty, Pete Lemley, Carie Ketner, Oiver Basinger Class of 1908 Nellie Gray, LoDenna McFarland, Laura Slusser, Maragret Fawcett, Cleo Meyers, Alta Turner, Lena Smith, Fern Doty, Len McElderry, Maurice Green, Della Rogers, Lula McBride, Glenna Morris, Bessie Kissell, Theresa Kljuter, Frederick Witteborg . r —51— Class of 1909 Maude Clements, Vivian Morris, Carrol Holmes, Roy Green, Mabel McC rate. Power Hooper, Earl Wright, Ora Samsai, Freda Miller, Ada Jones Class of 1910 Lula Smith, Leo Rogers, Lida Morris, Marie Lewis, Mabel Lemley, Ada Hauck, Zulu Hartman, Fred Hood, Karl Downing, Harvey Basinger Class of 1911 Ocie Shaw, Mabel Rimer, Abbic Neill. Martha Palmer, Mary Hcidlcbaugh, Marie Davies, Mary Cook, Pauline Current, Leland Good, Justice Becker Class of 1912 Mabel Reese, Zelma Norman. Mabel Losh, Julia Kidd. Jeanette Jones. Alfred Jones, Ralph Van Meter, Llovd Logan. Granville lones, Harold Begg. Russell Barkalow. Ruth Core, Isadore Good, Kenneth Jones Class of 1913 Ruth Rimer. Ruth Williams. Jae Stover, Esther Clements. Kathrvn Basinger, William Turner, Basil Smith, Milton Slusser, Kossie Risser, August Mason, Wilton Cook, Herman Bowers, Evan Basinger Class of 1914 Anna Jones, Flossie Grainer, Hannah Good, Clarence Stump, Harold Heidelbaugh Class of 1913 John Goodwin, Lemuel McKercher, Harold Saunders, Orric Steele. Mary Barto, Lelia Beam, Aline Day, Irene Grainger, Esther Krise. Lena Mullen, Orpha Neill, Cleo Post, Kathoma Strow, Addic Trice Class of 1916 Rodney F'uller, Harry Jones, Harold Kohn, Edward LaPorte. Don Patton, Naomi Amstutz, Margaret Busche, Edna Campbell, Julia Deets, Audrey Deffenbaugh, Helen Mason, Pearl Smith, Alma Stevick, Gay Stevick, Edith Stevick, Ida Stover, Gladys Rimer Class of 1917 Roswell Basinger. Dewev Belch. lesse Hooper. Orville Keirns. Adrian Lugibill, Dwight Ramsey, Carl Weber, Willard Watkins. Gerald Best. Henrietta Brerkbill. feanette Day. Celesta Gardner. Bonnie Kidd. Marv Mason, Leah Michael. Maxine McKdlip. E ta Seitz. Twila Smith. Alice Sterling, Cora Stevick, Lenore Stump, Liilian Stump, Gerald Pease Class of 1918 Gail Patton, Cletus Rooney, Russell Strow. Elizabeth Annesser, Carrie Benroth, Harriet Busche, Della Bushong, Mary C ampbell. Ethlyn Core, Mildred Deffenbaugh, Barbara Heisch-iran, Belle Keirns. Florence Killen, Adelia Kissell, Kathryn Kissell, Helen Kohr. Estclla Losh, Greta Myers, Margaret Ramsey, Helen Ramsey, Helen Rimer, Henrietta Seip —52— Class of 1919 Edwin Cupp, Robert Jones, Theodore Kissel!, Lawrence Mapel, Charles Smith, Eva Early, Ruth Fruchey, Alice Gardner, Glenna Hartman, Nellie Jones, Marguerite I ogan, Anna Murray, Evelyn Saunders, Florence Stump, Gertrude Witteborg, Kathryn Yant, Mary Good, John Baxter, Della Johnson Class of 1920 Harold Mayberry, Walter Humphreys, Ernest Card, Stella Beam, Iva Bogart, Goldie Brown, Cecil Core, Wanda Gettman, Bernice Gardner, Ella Gardner, Edna Gardner, Frances Krouse, Martha Mason, I ucille Starkweather, Helen Turner, Ada Taylor, Lucille Van Meter, Marie Wade, Gladys Benroth, Kathryn Morris Class of 1921 Virgil Gardner, Thomas Oarl, Harold Stombaugh, Juanita Allen, Lillie Basinger, Winifred Basinger, Halcie Bogart, Cleta Cox, Lelia Doty, I.ucille Ehrnman, I-'lorence Ehrnman, Aline Killen, Mildred Pogue, Thyra Roberts, June Slagle. Pauline Stevens, Alice Kissell Class of 1922 Homer Barto, Wilbur Amstutz, Lisle Campbell, Ray Early, Donald Hoffman, Paid Killen Belford, Estella Alstaetter, Fay Bowman, Edyth Cupp, Edna Davies, Vena Keirns, Florence Kunneke, Pauline Allen, Jessie Kohr, Amy Morris, Ruth Mason Class of 1923 Kathryn Ridinger, Clarice Shock. Alice Davis, I-cla Riggenbach, Gertrude Cupp, Lawrence Best, Alice Mason, Helen Smith, Margaret Taylor, Verna Basinger, Melva Burkholder, Oren Myers, Louise Holmes. Irene Good, F'av Benroth. Pauline Doty, Janet Doty, Delia Good, Irene Good, Ruth Belch, Lenna Jones, Ilo Morris Class of 1924 Ethel McDowell, Alice Jones. Frances Losh, Marie Stump, Louis Mapel, Richard Busche Calvin McDowell, Roy Tecgardin, Lucille Fruchey, Mary Bowers, Arlene Bogart. Mildred Stmsal, Frederick Witteborg, Harry Kissell, Clayton Lafferty, Clara Fruchey, Lots Bunn, Martha Turner, LaVerne Sink Class of 1925 Avenell Allgire, Lela Althaus. Alice Basinger, Alma Basinger, Nellie Basinger, Ethel Benroth. Vercna Bucher. Ethel Eversole, Marie Eversole, Louise Hartman, Ida Lora, Alice McComb, Creda Neuenschwander, LaVerne Nusbaum, Ethel Souders, Geraldine Stanley, Mary Steiner, Ivora Strow. Esther Steel, Hannah Williams. Lucille Wood, Edgar Begg, Sheradin Best, Elmer Burkholder, Alfred Doty, Pharmer Ehrnmart, Wilfred Halker, Nolan Heidlebaugh, Charles Killen, Theodore Kunneke. Caude Logan, Allan Luce. Louie Merhab, Paul Morris Norman Schaffer, Reese Turner, Paul Williams, Wilbert Feisel —53— Class of 1926 Nellie Allen, Loren Allen, Loretta Anderson, Alice Avery, Nolan Barto, Pearl Berry, 'Wayne Burkhatn, Maxine Bunn. Mabel Conrad, lmogene tore, Edward Davies, Irene Dil-s� ver, Pauline Dilsaver, Helen Krshick, Leo Eversole, Elsie Hooper, Robert Gettman, Pauline Kissell, Carl Nichols, Mildred Morris. Ruth Kamsev. Bernadine Ridinger, Ethel Ronstadt, Elizabeth Stewart, lessie Van Demark. Harrictte Witteborg, Fred Humphrey, Howard Humphreys, Martin Killen, Guy Miller, Harry Sargent, Emerson Seitz, Fred Smith, Paul Stump, Harris Taylor Class of 1927 Arnold Avery, Warren Campbell, Kenneth, Eversole, Jerome F'eisel, Donald Harbaugh, Richard, Hartman, Emerson Krouse, Howard Kissell, Marion Stoody, Robert Stover, Arlene Anderson, Helen Basinger, Lcora Gettman, Ruth Holmes, Lucille Jones, Victoria Lora, Helen Nichols, Martha Rcmlinger, Kathryn Sargent, Blanch Steiner, Helen Thomas, Margaret Welty, Ruth Witteborg, Kathryn Wiggins Ernest Class of 1928 lennie Allgire, Kathryn Amstutz, Edgar Alstaetter, Charles Anderson, Lawrence Begg, Ruth Bernius, Josephine Bogart, Evelyn Best, Vernon Burkholder, LaDonna Beam, Jennie Beery, Anna Beer, Dorotha Dilsaver, Minor Eversole, Charles Fruchey, Clifford Gaberson, Opal Gttroerer, Norman Humphreys. Louise Kramer, Maxwell Killen, Veda Killen, Margaret Logan, Ruth McComb, Marie McEdery, Mary Miller, Marian Mohr, Lois McDowell, Elsie Mayberry, Glenna Riggenbach, Christine Seitz, Beda Sink, Velma Soudcrs, Ilia Basinger, Plummer, Teegardin, Elsie Tecgardine, Leah Williams, Maxwell P'ruchey Class of 1929 Ho| e Anderson, Alberta Allgire, Alice Allen, Margaret Brogan, Helen Allen, Harold Bogart, Lula Barkimer, Harley Boggs, Otis Kveritt, Laura Eversole, ldonna Eyer, Mary Lehman, Ferl Gillespie, Rex Hcyd, Mary Hoffman, William Kissell, Doyle Logan, Richard Logan, Richard Mayberry, Paul Nichols, Rachel Seitz, Irene Snider, Minnie Stanley, Dorothy Stover, Wilbur Stewart, Mildred Van.Meler, William Witteborg. Winfield Zeller Class of 1930 Colleen Allen, Alice Altstaetter, Rose Amstutz, Helen Basinger, Alva Beam, Mary Beam, Margaret Beckwith, Forence Bogart, Marie Bogart, Noland Bogart, Velma Bucher, Harriet Core, lane Corns, Hiram I tiller, Hazel I )vas, Emerson Ehrnman, Dwight Ernest. Hiram Eversole, Roscoe Edwards, Cordelia P'ruchey, Stanley Goddwin, bred Grant, Floyd Hartman, Wanda Hoffcrbert, Anna Lee Mayberry, Alice Mayberry Class of 1931 Harold Altstaetter, Paul Amstutz, Mary Basinger, Mildred Beam, Elizabeth Bogart, Vernon Bucher, Ethel Burkham, Thelma Basinger, Janet Belch, Irene Cook, Helen Core, Ada Culp, Loran Edwards, Helen Eversole, Myron Elliot, Edward Fielding, Robert Fruchcy, Dale Fruchey, Dale Gillespie, Alice Goodwin, Donald Hiltv, Ruth Huffman, Mildred Tones, Merlin Tones, Wilbur Tones, Ravmonl Kohli, Harry Logan, Amos Meyer, Thelma McKanna, Irwin Miller, Charles Jones, Charles Naas, Iva Nuenschwander, Lavaun Reeder, Dan Ranchel, Lucille Roy, Pauline Ruggley, Esther Schumakcr, Ruth Smith, Mary -54- Class of 19.11 (Continued) Smith, Jauanita Steele, Edward Strong, Margaret Van Meter, Wilbur Thompson, Howard Witte Paul Zeller,' Max Blosser Class of 1932 Irvin Anderson, Ktith Allen, Alice Amstutz, Helen Bailey, Ernestine Basinger, Harold Bcnroth. Homer. Beer, Janet Buckingham, Dorene Bryant, Dean Bowman, Marvin Bogart, Evelyn Bogart, Grace Cook, Maxine Doty, Kenneth Downing, Lola Ernest, Mildred Ernest, Maxine F.veritt, Donald Evans, Noland Eversole, Frances Gettman, Margaret Grainger, Helen Gettman, John HofTerbert, Pauline Jones, Harry Killen, Allan Kissell, Edith Kissell, Dorothy Kissell, Adaline Kohli, Eleanor Lamont, Elmer Mayberry, Evelyn Porter, Ella Mae Reeder, Ruth Roberts, Floyd Shaw. Marie Sneary, Helen Steiner, Franklin Thomas, Louise Thomas, Kathryn Ward, I’aul Wood, Jeannette Wright Class of 1933 Esther Amstutz, Mary Burkholder, Raymond Bunn, Zelma Budd, Vinton Bucher, Dale Bucher, Beatrice Boggs, Edith Bogart, Emcison Bender. Ernestine Benroth, Josephine Benroth, Eugene Basinger, Susie Beam, William Clymer, Richard Core, Bessie Culp, John Eastman, Evelyn Ernest, Lenore F.veritt, Helen Fruchey, Agnes Gettman, Maxine Goodwin. Paul Hartman. Donald Henderson, Genevieve [ones, John Kidd, Dora Marie Kidd, John Killen, Pauline Kisserherth, lohn Lafferty, Helen Logan. Charles Mayberry, Cecelia McCrate, Gilbert Mayberry, Sarah Miller, Lawrence Nichols, Chloe Ncuenschwander, Mary Nusbaum. Anna Louise Mayberry, Gerald Sneary, Dorothy Stanley, I-illian Thomas, Alice Van Demark, Edna Mae VVelty Class of 1934 Geneva Amstutz, Marvin Bartz. Earl Belch, Harold Bender, Loran Eversole, Clyde Evcr-solc, Mildred Gettman, Josephine Grainger. Ima Louise Goodwin, Helen Harris, Robert Henderson, Marie Hetrick, Virgil Holt, Anabellc Jones, Jerrv Kissell, Margaret Kenny, Mary Kohli, Agnes Krictemeyer, I’cter Kohli, George Mayberry, Bernice McAdams, Harold McElderry, Robert McCrate, Robert Mullen, Wilson Naas, Rudolph Pugh, Charles Slain, Zelma Steiner, Alice Thompson, Richard Smith, Paul Unvcrferth, Harold Wright Class of 1935 June Agncr, John Allen. lackson Altstaettcr. Virgil Basinger. Ruth Best, fane Benroth. loc Blosser, Jeannette Bogart, Veldine Bucher, LaDonna Campbell, William Cupp, George Eastman, Treva Everitt, Lois Ernest. Olive Fruchey, Esther Hilty, Alice Hoffman, William Holmes. Clifford Jones, Lola Kidd, Sam Killen. William Kohli, Paul Laderich, Ethel Long, Lenore Meyers, Alice Miller, Helen Miller, Carl Moore, Esther McCrary, Harriet I’orter, Robert Stanley, Alice Reeder, Darrel Trice, Naomi Rimer Class of 1936 Vidella Bucher, Annabelle Bucher, George Bowers, Gail Bowers, Carl Bunn, Wanda Bogart. Virgil Bartz, Margaret Clvmer, Edna Claypool, Fred Downing. Leah Eversole, Margaret Foliar., Agnes Hermiller, Bettv Kissell, Emma Krictemeyer, Mabel lones, Raymond Lusk, Jack Mambourg, Lane McCrate. Marjorie Miller, Ruth Moore. Leonard Mullen, Robert McDowell, John Reims, Helen Hoffman, Jeannette Samsal. Clair Schaffer, Dale Suter, Edna Strublc, Mabel Smith, Dean Tate, Wilbur Painter —55— Class of 19.17 Gail Agner, Melba Allen, Madalin Beardslev. Richard Bowers, Richard Downey, Wayne Henderson, Donald Holt, Lloyd Jones, Mary Jones, Robert King, Margaret Killen, Nelson Kohli, Helen Mambourg, Marian McCrary, Tom Palmer, Margaret Painter, Urban Schroa-der, Janet Schinabcrry, Ruth Steiner, Donald Smith, Betty McAdams, Donna Trice. Kathryn Suter, Lucille Wood, Noland Van Demark, Wilda Zeller, Grace Welty Class of 1938 Gail Anderson, Beda Basinger, loe Basinger, Elaine Borman, Louis Beam, Morris Core, Beatrice Cupp, Wanda Dillcr, Marjorie Eastman, Evelyn Evcrsole, Richard Ernest, Beda Goodwin, Eileen Gilmore, Ruth Henderson, Martha Hartman, Max Hartman, Wayne Holt, Clifford Irwin, Josephine Lamb, Robert Miller, Lenore Miller, Leona Miller, Leland McCrary, Martin Schaad, Margaret Ann McCullough, Paul Schaffer, Alice McCrate, Roger Sneary, Harold Maag, Margie Slusser, Margaret Mayberry, David Slusser, Betty Neuen-schwander, Chartley Struble, Mildred Parker, Dewey Williams, Pauline Painter, ejan Wright Class of 1939 Max Allen, Allan Bogart, Victor Bucher, lunior Berry, Donald Diller. Armin Diller, Junior Donaldson, Lcmlev Kohli, Carson Kissell, Raymond Mambourg, Hobart McCrate, John McCrate, Ralph Rockhill. Morris Stanley, John Unvcrferth, Warren Wright, Junior Reeder, Nolan Core, William Kidd. Eugene Hoffman, lean Anderson, Marian Bair, Mary Best, Estelle Bogart, lane Bunn, Mary Lou Bowers, Martha lane Cruikshank, Ena Dew, Ruth Eversole.Mariorie Haas. F.loise Harris. Mildred Hoffman, Bessie Henson, Mildred Hcrmiller, Glendoris lones. Norma Tones, Betty Killen, Mariorie Kidd. Helen Meyer. Eileen Miller, F.loyse McComb, Wanda McDowell, Phyllis Martin, Alice Riggenbach, Aleen Rimer, Hilda Schaad. Joan Tate Class of 1940 Charles Altstetter, Robert Barkimer, John Baxter, Claude Benroth, Harry Bradley, George Core, Leonard Downey, Warren Eastman, Dale Ernest, William Hitchcock, William Holmes, Wayne Kidd, Howard Kohli, Alton Mayberry, Donald Nusbaum, Robert Nusbaum, Earl Sneary, Mary Alice Basinger, Maxine Basinger, Ruth Beam, Vera Bucher, Virginia Busho.ng, Elizabeth Campbell. Ruth Diller. Helen Henderson, Louice Henderson, Mabel Hetrick, Sara Hokcr, Mary Holt. Verda Mae lones, Helen Kctncr, Mary fane Mayberry. Betty Mumea, Doris Nusbaum. Been Rogers, Laura lo Saunders. lean Schmidt, Mildred Schumakcr, Wanda Suter, Ruby Van Tilbrough, Ruth Van Demark, Doris Williams, Neva Williams —56— Jokes and Near-Jokes “Did you have any difficulty with your French in Paris, Sarah?” “No, hut the French people did.” “How old are you, James?” “I’ve just turned 23.’ “So you have reached 32.” “I see in the paper that a widower with nine children married a widow with seven.' “That wasn’t a marriage, it was a merger.” “The doctor said that mv wife and I need more exercise, so I bought myself a set of golf clubs,” said John to his neighbor. “And what have you bought for your wife?” “A lawn mower.” Hubby (critically)—“Why in the world did you choose lemon as the color of your new dress?” W ife—“Because I had such a hard time squeezing the price out of you.” She—“Doesn’t the bride look stunning?” He—“Yeah, and doesn’t the groom look stunned?” Mrs. Brown (ready to go shopping)—“Mrs. Green has a new hat, darling.” Mr. Brown (slylv)—“Well, dear, if Mrs. Green were as attractive as vou she would not have to depend so much on new hats.” Wife (aboard train bound for vacation)—“Horrors! I forgot to turn off the electric iron!” Husband—Don’t worry. It’s all right. Nothing can burn very long, for I forgot to turn off the water in the bathtub.” Passenger—“Have I time to say goodbye to my wife?” Conductor—“I don’t know, sir. How long have you been married?” He—“Who spilled mustard on this waffle, dear?” She—“Oh, Henry! How could vou This is lemon pie.” “How’s your wife?” “Not so good; she’s just had quinsy.” “Congratulations! And how many does that make you ?” The man who brags that he runs things at home usually refers to the lawn mower, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, baby carriage, and errands. “The man who gives in when he is wrong,” said the street orator, is a wise man; but he who gives in when he is right is—” “Married;” said a meek voice in the crowd. “My wife is so tenderhearted she won’t even whip cream.” “That’s nothing. Mv wife won’t beat rugs, and tears come to her eves evev time she has to skin one of those helpless little onions.” A man who never carries an umbrella will not make a good rain l eau. —57— AN APPRECIATION The annual staff wishes to express their appreciation to the advertisers for their patronage in the publication of this book. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS! Compliments of THE GROVE MILK COMPANY Columbus Grove, Ohio THE GRADUATING CLASS Of Columbus Grove High School expresses its sincere thanks to the Supporters of the NINETEEN FORTY-ONE “THE GROVE” -58- Compliments of Norman S. Fish Grove Cannery Columbus Grove, Ohio Compliments of Dr. A. B. Hilty Dr. D. E. Hilty Dentists Phone 87R13 Columbus Grove, Ohio Western Southern Life Ins. Co. FRANCIS W. BLOSSER, Agent “The Utmost In Life Insurance” 201 West Street, Phone 281 CURLEE CLOTHES Leaders in Style and quality. Our new offerings are tops” in price appeal. Insure well groomed appearance with Curlee Suits. See our newest styles and enjoy our lowest prices of Hats, Shirts, and Ties. Suits made to measure-wide selection. Satisfaction guaranteed MAPEL BROS. Columbus Grove, Ohio -59— GREETINGS and SALUTATIONS To The Class Of 1941 Columbus Grove High School WITTEBORG’S LUNCH “The Place Where All Friends Meet” A LWAYS OPEN STECHSCHULTE SHEET METAL WORKS We Specialize In Roofing — Plumbing — Heating Phone 63 Columbus Grove, Ohio C. S. MILLER SON Service Station Fleet Wing Gasoline Tires and Accessories Columbus Grove, Ohio -60- JONES ELECTRICAL SERVICE Everything Electrical Zenith Radios — Duo-Therm Oil Heaters Columbus Grove, Ohio Kalida, Ohio Phone 31 8 Phone 65 All Senior Photographs in This Annual Were Made By THE LIVINGSTON STUDIO 41 7 Summit Street Toledo, Ohio THE UNION BANK COMPANY Columbus Grove, Ohio Deposits Insured up to $5000.00 by Federal Deposit Insurance Company —61— SCHALLER HARDWARE Everything in Hardware Paints — Roofing — Spouting — Plumbing COMPLIMENTS of THE COLUMBUS GROVE TELEPHONE COMPANY Columbus Grove, Ohio Compliments of PLAINVIEW DAIRY W. P. Hitchock Phone 247 PUTNAM COUNTY VIDETTE Publishers COMMERCIAL PRINTING Phone I 16 1 I 2 North High Columbus Grove, Ohio CHOOSE YOUR HIGHWAY Traveling over the International highway towards a career in business is a pleasant and profitable experience. Graduates of International can look back on a year of pleasant memories as to school life and can, with their efficient training, look forward to the future with confidence. INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE “School of Commerce” 1889 Fifty-first Year 1940 Fort Wayne, Indiana Enrollment Limited to High School Graduates Compliments of PURE OIL STATION Phone 1 78 Mgr. Sam Teegardin Be Sure With Pure To the class of 1941, may we give to you the words of the founder of The Purina Mills Mr. Wm. H. Danforth Physical — Stand Tall Mental — Think Tall Social — Smile Tall Religious — Live Tall THE GROVEDALE FEED COMPANY Our Very Best Wishes To The Class Of 1941 UGHT LUMBER COMPANY Father—“I’m spanking you because I love you.” Son—“I’m sorry I am too small to return your love.” Father (reprovingly)—“Do you know what happens to liars when they die?” Johnny— Yes, sir; they lie still.” “Have you ever heard the story of Algy and the hear’” asked a boy of his father. “It’s very short. ‘Algy met a hear; the bear was bulgy; the bulge was Algy.’ ” Jimmy—“If a boy is a lad and he has a stepfather is the boy a stepladder?” Groceries—F ruits— V egetables Our Every Day Prices Are Other Specials Frozen Food Locker Service —64— AGNERS FOOD MARKET Distributor of COFFEE Columbus Grove’s Largest Selling Brand FOR SALE FARM AND CITY PROPERTY AND FARM LOANS Charles H. Jones —65— Compliments of RUSSELL HOKER D. C. Columbus Grove, Ohio Compliments of HARTMAN SONS Furniture Undertaking Columbus Grove Kalida Compliments of ALLEN COFFEE SHOP and A B BOWLING ALLEYS Laugh It Off You tell ’em Bald Head, you’re smooth. You tell ’em, Cucumber, I’ve been pickled. You tell ’em, Shoemaker, you know awl. You tell ’em, Mountain, I’m only a bluff. Little Willie, raising hob, Laughed at Mother’s boyish 1h 1� . Mercy! how his trousers tingled When he, later on, was shingled. W illie caught his sister, Nan, Being hugged by her young man. “Gee!” said Willie with a cackle, “That guy don’t know how to tackle.” She wore her stockings inside out All through the summer heat. She said it cooled her off to turn The hose upon her feet. A doctor fell into a well. And broke his collarbone. The doctor should attend the sick And leave the well alone. Women who have husbands named William, have a Will of their own. Tie a can to a dog’s tail and something is bound to a cur. There is all the difference in the world between the 2 poles. Adam was created a little before Eve. The only difference between a kiss and a sewing machine is one seems so nice and the other sews seams nice. “What does the bride think when she walks into the church?” “Aisle, Altar, Hymn.” “While I was in Europe, I saw a bed 20 feet long and 10 feet wide.” “Sounds like a lot of bunk.” “There’s an awful rumbling in my stomach—like a cart going over a cobblestone street.’ “It’s probably that truck you ate for dinner.” “I can see, darling, that I am only a little pebble on the beach of your life.” “Well, go on, be a little boulder.” Old maid’s laughter—He! he! he! —67- Avenue—“I avenue baby daughter. PALMER DAIRY Whole Milk — Cream Dari — Rich L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro Massachusetts Class Ring and Pins Commencement Invitations Diplomas — Personal Cards Cups — Medals — T rophies Jeweler to the Junior Class of Columbus Grove High School Represented by F. L. Wallace Box 123 Toledo, Ohio Compliments of SAUNDERS and FROST Barbers JONES SALE SERVICE Chrysler — Plymouth Dependable Used Cars Phone 160 110 East Sycamore Compliments of DR. W. C. CORNS Best wishes to the Columbus Grove High School SMITH B. WILLIAMS Plumbing Roofing 1 1 1 East Sycamore St. Heating Spouting Compliments of McADAMS FLORIST LUSK’S MACHINE SHOP General Machine Work Gears Made To Order Electric Acetylene Welding Columbus Grove, Ohio Compliments of DR. H. H. SINK Compliments of HUMPHREYS Columns by Columnist “Please do not be so greedy, moth; my suit is new, so spare the cloth.” “What would you do if you found a horse in the bathtub?” “Pull out the plug.” Pullman Porter—“Shall I brush you off, young man?” Boy—“No thanks, I’ll iust get off the regular wav.” Hal—“If a burglar got into the basement would the coal chute?” Cal—“No, but the kindling would.” Teacher—“I see you are early of late.” Pupil—“Yes, I was behind before.” Teacher—“Now you are first at last.” Mut—“Racing for a train?” Jeff—“No, training for a race.” Teacher—“Why does an Indian wear feathers?” Bright Boy—“Um-er, probably to keep his wig-wam.” An old lady, after waiting in the confectionery department several minutes, grew wrath-fully impatient at the lack of service.. “Here, young ladies,” she called, “who waits on the nuts?” A “traitor” is one who deserts our party. One who leaves his party and joins ours is a “convert.” Better the “shoulder to the wheel” than the “back to the wall”. We never can aspire to become America’s first columnist; so long as we can keep out of fifth place we’ll be happy. The first sign of approaching winter; the days get later earlier. The worst thing about taking advice is that you never know whether it is good or not until you no longer need it. The winner usually wins by a small margin—an hour, a minute, a second, a yard, a foot, and inch—it’s the little extra effort that puts him across. The more one learns to live within, the more he can live without. Experience is one teacher who never gets her salary back. The absent-minded professor stood in front of his mirror and tried hard to remember where he had seen himself l efore. V W hen Noah sailed the waters, blue, He had his troubles, same as you; For 40 days he drove the Ark— Before he found a place to park. It’s better to give than to lend, and it costs about the same. Social tact is making your company feel at home, even though you wish they were. —71— K K 5c — $1.00 — STORE “Meet your Friends at the Five and Ten. Compliments of BANNER SHOE STORE Footwear For AH The Family Best wishes for your year book DA PRATO Where Quality Is Predominant Home Made Ice Cream Fine Assortments of Candies, Bulk or Package 601 N. Main St., Lima, Ohio I 1 1 W. Sycamore, Columbus Grove Wholesale Retail BUCKEYE GARAGE A. C. Gettman Phone 97 29 Years of Friendly Service —72— Compliments of DR. W. E. MARTIN, M. D. Columbus Grove, Ohio CROGHAN PRINTING ENGRAVING CO. Fremont, Ohio More and more people in Columbus Grove vicinity are calling 101 for JONES Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service. There’s a reason for this popularity of calling 101. It’s quicker—cleaning more thorough —It’s local and more convenient. JONES — Cleaning — Pressing — Repairing Opposite Post Office MARK HENDERSON Coal, Livestock, Builders’ Supplies —73— 109 North Main St. Phone 20R1 3 Compliments of MOORE’S HOMESTORE Home of Little Elf Products” 22 years of service 1919 Columbus Grove’s Oldest Grocery Store 1941 GROVE Your Modem Theatre Air Conditioned—Modern Sound and Projection Always A Good Show Compliments of PUTNAM COUNTY LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION -74— Harold Boyd, Mgr. Columbus Grove, Ohio Columnist’s Column Rastus—“Brother president, we needs a cuspidor.” President—“I appoints Brother Brown as cuspidor.” “Is you husband a good provider, Dinah?” “Yessum, he’s a good providah all right, but I’m alius skeered dat nigger’s gwine ter get caught at it.” Farmer—“Hi there! What arc you doing up in my cherry tree?” Youngster—“Dere’s a notice down there to keep off the grass.” “Sam, are you ever fired with enthusiasm?” “Yessah! from every job I tackles.” Rastus—“What’s that word ‘matrimony’ mean?” Sambo—“That ain’t no word—tha’s a sentence, man !” You can’t tell. Maybe a fish goes home and lies about the size of the bait he stole. “How are they biting today, old man?” “On the neck and legs mostly.” In many states a hunting license entitles you to one deer and no more. lust like a marriage license. To avoid falling hair—jump out of the way. “Did Joe tell you he had a glass eye?” “No, it just came out in the conversation.” “Arc you the celebrated lion tamer?” “No, I only comb their hair and clean their teeth.” Teacher—“Name two pronouns.” Pupil—“Who, me?” Professor in Physiology—“This morning we will consider the heart, liver, kidney, and lungs.” Tired Student—“Just another organ recital.” A professor, while tramping through a field, found himself confronted by an angry bull. Wishing only to pass and not to offend the beast, the professor said, “My friend you are my superior in strength, and I am your superior in mind, and so, being equally gifted, let us arbitrate the matter.” “Oh, no, let’s toss for it. replied the bull,” The professor lost. “So you use three pairs of glasses, professor?” “Yes, one pair for long sight, one pair for short sight, and the third to look for the other two.” Absent Minded Professor (in revolving door)—“Bless me! I can’t remember whether I was coming in or going out.” To keep fish from smelling, cut off their noses. Paddle—Board of education. SHIVELY’S PASTRY SHOP The Bakery of Time Quality Baked Goods Bread, Cakes, Pies, and Cookies We specialize in all decorated foods and cater to all parties Compliments HOLMES INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance—Bonds—Notary Public Compliments of TEEGARDIN’S CIGAR STORE AND NEWSTAND J. C. Begg J. E. Begg L. M. Begg J. C. BEGG SONS Producers of SEED CORN HYBRIDS Thorne Wheat — Wayne Oats -76- R. F. D. No. 2 Columbus Grove, Ohio RIMER’S AUTO SERVICE 100% Kendall 100% C. G. H. S. KRAFT GRAIN COMPANY At Your Service Grain, Coal, Feed Fire Tender Stoker for Economical Transportation MYERS CHEVROLET SALES Columbus Grove, Ohio DONALDSON BROTHERS Garage and Chevrolet Service —77— Compliments of PORTER’S MEN’S SHOP W. E. PEASE General Hardware Columbus Grove, Ohio GOODWIN INSURANCE AGENCY We Insure Everything Columbus Grove, Ohio Me COMB LUGIBILL FLORISTS Columbus Grove, Ohio -78— AUTOGRAPHS ti ' � $ ri$ , a $y _AAc-V L 'UJMqaL —79— Our Sentiments Our Book’s complete, as now you see; We’re proud of it—from “A” to “Z”. Our thanks we do extend to those Who helped, these pages to compose. “THE GROVE” is now the pride and joy Of every senior girl and boy. Much fun we’ve had since last September With every class and every member. A snapshot here, group pictures there. Have added to these pages—fair. All our composers, pen in hand Have done their work so well, so grand. The business folks in our dear town Have earned with us a great renown; Kind reader, look with pains and care At pages business interests share. They have the goods, they’ll treat you right; On every street, they do their might. However near or far you drove There’s nothing now that beats THE GROVE. It is our hope, as years go by. That those who follow us will try “The Grove” to publish, year by year. Continue what we’ve started, here. As our commencement days, so near Write “finished” to high school career. Mixed feelings—both of joy and sorrow Attend us as we face “tomorrow”. Dear Alma Mater, soon to be, Forever we’ll remember thee For lessons learned, for joys untold ’Twould now take volumes to unfold. E’er long, “Goodbye”, each soon will say And one by one we’ll go our way; With each “Adieu” to every friend Goes “joy to you” that knows no end. Class of 1941 The Publishers —W— «X?tv Ol OuOtX i is'PO A