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

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1953 volume:

u.u.:, .nunxuninr . fx. , .1 ,, r A . . 5 : v I 9, .4151 TF '2- F5 Q?-l DEDICATION Mr-w xy The happy union of the senior class was marred by an accident on May 16, 1952, which claimed the life of Victor Schumacher. Vic's friendliness and cheerful manner inspired his class- mates and his absence has left a hollow spot in their lives. W'ith much sympathy towards his family, we would like to dedicate this, the 1953 Col-Gro, to his memory. We know that he will never be forgotten by anyone with whom he was as closely associated as he was with everyone here at our school. -1- 'IOOHDS H00 The Key To Success Lies In The Hands of Those Who Prepare For It -3- ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES UNDERCLASSMEN .4- mm AD INISTRATIO Stuml i ng- Lee Myers George Neimi john Bogart C. W. Field Board of Educatlon Seated- Vern Elliot Merlin jones MR. SMITH-Superintendent MR. SHOOK-Principal wg-, was V J, 2 . MR. ROBERT DILLER Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education. College: Defiance. Subjects: World History, U. S. His- tory, Social Science. Extra - Curricular Activities: Ass't Coach, junior Class Advisor, Track Coach. MISS IMOGENE HAWK Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Major. College: Wittenberg College, Office Training, Columbus, Ohio. Subjects: All commercial subjects. MR. HARRY BURSON Degree: Bachelor of Science. College: Bowling Green. Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Physics, General Science. Extra-Curricular Activities: Hi-Y Ad- visor, Sophomore Class Advisor. MR. RALPH BROOKS Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. College: Ohio State, B.S. Subjects: Vocational Agricul- ture. Extra-Curricular Activities: Advisor of F. F. A., Senior Class Advisor. -7- MR. COLLINS J. STACKHOUSE Degree: Masters in Physical Educa- tion. College: Ohio Northern, B. S., Co- lumbia University, M. A. Subjects: Football, Basketball, Base- ball, Jr. High Science, Health. Extra-Curricular Activities: Eighth Grade Advisor. MRS. BARBARA MARTZ Degree: Bachelor of Science in Edu- cation. College: Ohio Northern University. Subjects: Mathematics, English. Etxra-Curricular Activities: Annual Staff Advisor, Bulldog Press Staff Advisor, junior Class Advisor. MISS LAURETTA BROOKS Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Educa- tion. College: Ohio Northern. Subjects: Biology, Latin .md Physical Education. Extra-Curricular Activities: Senior Class Advisor, Tri-Hi-Y Advisor, Girls' Intramurals. ww' vw r N9 MR. FRANK GFRER Degree: B. S. in Education College: Ashland College Subjects: Music MR. EARL SMITH Degree: Bacehlor of Arts: Masters in Administration College: Defiance. Columbia University Subjects: Senior Math 8: Human Relations Superintendent of School MISS MARGARET J. MCNARY Degree: Bachelor of Arts College: Muskingum College Subjects: English 8, 10, ll: Dramatics Extra-curricular Activities: Junior and Senior Class Play Director, Thespian Troupe, One Act Play Director. Soph- omore Class Advisor. MRS. MARJORIE HARTMAN Degree: A. B. in Education College: Defiance Subjects: Home Economics Extra-curricular: F. H. A. MR. ELDON SHOOK Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Education College: Ohio Northern University Subjects: Civics. English 9. 12: Sociology High School Principal MR. WADE SHANK Degree: Bachelor of Science College: Bowling Green Subjects: Industrial Arts Extra-curricular Activities: Boys' lntra murals, Athletic Faculty Manager, Jr High Basketball and Football. Fresh man Class Advisor MRS. MAE BURKAM MR. DALBERT PICKENS Office Secretary Degree: B. S. lin Education College: Bowling Green Subjects: Seventh Grade . Extra-curricular Activities: Librarian, Seventh Grade Advisor -8- CAFETERIA COOKS Left to right-Mrs. Leah Barto, Mrs. Addie Stanley, Mrs. Margene Smith. CUSTODIANS Left to right-Merlin Jones, Frank Sargent, Armin Diller. BUS DRIVERS Top Row, left to right-Harry Burson, Frank Gfrer, Wade Shank, Merlin jones. Bottom Row: Ar- min Diller, Don Thomas, Robert Diller, Collins Stackhouse. CLASSES JAMES C. BLANKEMEYER- fFJim Ambition: Go to College. Activities: Football 4: Track 5. -i: Class Vice-president -l. RONALD RAY BOGART- Ronnie Ambition: Farmer. Activities: Mixed Chorus l. 2. 3, 4: Boys' Glee 3. 4: Band I, 2. 3. 4: Qrtghestm I, 2. 5: Octette l: F.F.A. 1. ... . . Al. MARTHA MARILYN BOK- Marilyn Ambition: Typist. Activities: F.H.A. l. 2: Tri-Hi-Y 1. 2: Annual Staff -S. MARY ANNE BURKHOLDER- Burky Ambition: Travel. Activities: Tri-Hi-Y I. 2. 3. Vice-presi- dent 4: Junior Class Play: Homecom- ing Attendant 4: Girls Glee 1, 2, 5, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4: Sextette 2. 3: Intramurals I, 2. 3. 41 F.H.A. 1, 2. 3: Class Secretary 3: Spring Concert l. 2, 5: Christmas Concert I. 1. 35 Burrcl Orgnn l. .-11- JEANNE AMSTUTZ- Jeannie Ambition: Beautician. Activities: Girls Glee l. 2, 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 5, 4: Orchestra I, 2. 3. 42 Intramurals 2: One Act Play 2. 3: Bulldog Press Staff 'iz F.H.A. I. 2. 3: Tri-Hi-Y 2. 5. 4. ROBERT L. BAILEY- Bobby Ambition: Go to college: become a bookkeeper. Activities: Came to Grove in Senior vear: Basketball -it Baseball 4: Class I-'resident 4: Annual Staff Ai. JIM BEGG- Beggx Ambition: Farming Activities: Football l. 2, 5. 16: Track 5. 4: F.F.A. -S: Intramurals l. Z. 3. -iz Class President I. WILLIA M NORMAN BELL- Bill Ambition: Farmer. Activities: Football 3. 4: Baseball Z. 3. 4: Basketball I, Z. 3. 4:.F.F.A. l, 2. 3. -4: F.F.A. Vice-President 3. 4: Class Secretary 4. FAE GLASCO- Fare Ambition: Nurse. Activities: Intramurals I. Z: Girls Glee 3. MEREDITI-I HARSHMAN- Men Ambition: Armed Services. Activities: None. FRANCIS DELANE HALKER- rfsonnyu Ambition: Farmer. Activities: F.F.A., Reporter 1. 2. 3: Treasurer 4: Football 1, 2, 3. 4: Basketball 2. 5: Baseball I, 2, 5, 4: Homecoming Attendant 4. DAVID CARTWRIGHT- frDdveu Ambition: Mechanic. Activities: Hi-Y 2, 5, 4: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 ...12- LEONARD HEFFNER- Hef Ambition: Printer. Activities: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4. RICHARD DACKIN- Dick Ambition: Farmer or College. Activities: F.F.A. l, 2, 5. 4: Intramurals 1, 2, 5, 4: Baseball 15, 4: Basketball l. WILLIAM STANLEY DON ALDSON- Bill Ambition: Go to College. Activities: Baseball Manager 2: Football 1, 2. 5. 4: Hi-Y 2. 5. 4: Hi-Y trea- surer j, -1: Mixed Chorus l, 2. 5, 4. JO ANN GANDER- Io Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Band l, 2, 5, 4: Barrel Or- gan l: Christmas Concert l, Z, 5: Spring Concert I. 2. 3, 4: Orchestra 5, 4: Girls Glee 1. 2, 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 4: Tri-Hi-Y 1. 2, 5. 4: F.H.A. l. 2. 5: Oratorical lg Prince of Peace l. 2: One-Act Play Promgter l. 2: Contest Play 53 Jr. Class lay Prompter: Thespians l, 2, 5, 4: Sex- tette 4: Intramurals l, 2, 5, 4: Bulldog Press Staff 1, 2, 3: Annual Staff 4. CHARLOTTE MAE JONES- Jone.vie Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Band l. 2. 5, 4: Orchestra R. 2. 3, 4: Tri-Hi-Y 2. 5. -S: Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 5. 4: Thes- pians 2. 5, 4: Barrel Organ 1: Christmas Concert 1. 2. 5: Spring Con- cert l. 2. 5: Girls Glee 1. 2. 4: Mixed Chorus l. Z. 5. -8: One Act Play l. 2: Intramurals l. 1. 5. 45 Homecoming Attendant -8: Bulldog Press Staff 2, 5. 4: Asst. Fditor of Annual 4. GLENN RIDD- Pinky Ambition: Go to College. Activities: Football 1. 2. 3. iz Basket- ball 2, 5, 4: Track 2, 5, -5: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4: Hotnccoming Ring 4. JOHN KLEMAN- john Ambition: Farming or go to college. Activities: Track 1. 2. 3. -1: Football l. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. l. 2. 3. -5: Mixed Chorus 2, 3. -S: Intramurals l. 2. 5. 4: Junior Class Play THOMAS T. KNOTT- Tom Ambition: Farmer. Activities: F.F.A. 1. 2. 5. -1: Mixed Chorus l: Intramurals l, 3. 5, 4. 1131 BARBARA HERMAN- Barb Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Band I, 2. 5, 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 5, 4: Tri-Hi-Y l. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 5. 4: Thespians 2. 5, 4: Barrel Organ 1: Spring Concert l, 2. 5: Christmas Concert l. Z. 5: Octette 2: Girls Glee l, 2. 4: Mixed Chorus l. 2. 5. 4: One Act Play l. 2: Intramur- als l. 2. 5. 4: Bulldog Press Staff 5: Annual Staff -i. RUTH HITCHCOCK- Hitch Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Band l. 2, 5. 4: Orchestra 5, 4: Girls Glee I. 2. 5. fi: Choir 2, 5. 4: Tri-Hi-Y l. 2. 5, 4: Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain 4: F.H.A. l. 2. 5.: Thespians 2. 5. 4: Annual Staff 4: Intramurals I. 2. 5. 4: Contest Play Prompter 1: One Act Play Prompter l. 2: Junior Play Prompter 5: Homecoming At- tendant 4: Christmas Concert 1, 2. 5: Spring Concert 1. Z, 3: Barrel Organ MARY LOUISE HOFFMAN- Mary Ambition: Secretary. Activities: F.H.A. l, 2. 5. 4: Girls Glee l. 5, 4: Mixed Chorus 1. 3. 4: Spring Concert 1, 5. 4: Christmas l, 5, 4: Barrel Organ l: Annual Staff 4. BETTY IRWIN- amy Ambition: Typist. Activities: F.H.A. l. 2, 5. 4: Intramurals l, 3, 4: Girls Glee 4: Mixed Chorus 4. ELIZABETH ANN MAAC- Berry Ambition: Nurse or Secretary. Activities: Intramurals I. 2. 5. -1: Girls Glee I. 2. 5. 4: Mixed Chorus 1. 5. 45 One Act Play l. 2: Junior Class Play Prompter 5: Tri-Hi-Y 5, 4: F.H.A. 5. Ai: Bulldog Press 4: Barrel Organ. DENNIS MAAG- Denny Ambition: Successful Farmer. Activities: Bulldog Press 5. -3: Basket- ball I, Z. 5. 4: Baseball Z. 5. -iq Vice Pres. Jr. Class: Mixed Chorus 5. 45 Annual Staff 4. CONSTANCE MARIE MACKE Connie Ambition: Good Bookkeeper and Secre- tary or College. Activities: Band l, 2. fl. -ig Orchestra 4: Annual Business Manager 4. TIMOTHY MALONEY- Tim Ambition: Mechanical Engineer. Activities: Intramurals I. 2, 5, -6: Bas- ketball 1: Baseball 5, ti: Football I. -14- EDITH ELLEN KOH LI- Edie Ambition: Good Secretary. Activities: Band Z. 5. ,ig Girls Glee I, 2, 5. 4: Chfyir I- 2. 5. 4: Sextette Z. 5. 4: Trl-HI-Y 1. Z. 5. 4: Secretary -1: Intramurals Ig Jr. Class Play 5: Prompter One Act Plays 2. EILEEN PATRICIA LAMB- Eileen Ambition: Secretary. Activities: AF.H.A. I, 2, 5. vi: Girls Glee 225: Mixed Chorus I. l. 5, 48: Tri- Hi-Y I. Z. 5: Band 5. -1: Annual Staff 4: Bulldog Press Staff 5, 4: Intramurals -1. ROGER LAMB- Roger Ambition: Factory worker. Activities: Hi-Y 5. 4. CECILE VIRGINIA LUSK-- Ginger Ambition: Secretarial. Activities: Girls Glee I. 2. 5, -6: Mixed Chorus I, 2. 5. -I: Intramurals I, 2: One Act Play I. Z: Bulldog Press Staff 4: Christmas Concert l. 2: Spring Concert I. 2. 5: Barrel Organ I. , Y- 5 6 -I - W 2 4 f. K. . SHIRLEY JEANN E ROUTSON Shirley Ambition: Housewife or work. Activities: Annual Staff 4. JOHN A. SCHINDLER- johnny Ambition: Industrial Worker. Activities: Football 2. 5. 4: Baseball 2. 4: Track 4. AGNES SCHROEDER- Shorty Ambition: Any good iob. Activities: Mixed Chorus I: Christmas concert I: Barrel Organ 1: One Act Play I: F.H.A. I. 2. 52 Scholarship team l, 2. 5: Spring Concert l: Bull- dog Press Staff 5: Editor of Annual 4: Class Secretary 2. MARGUERITE SCHROEDER- Margie Ambition: Beautician. Activities: Mixed Chorus 4: One Act Play I: F.H.A. 1. 2, 5: Scholarship Team I. 2. 5: Pres. of F.H.A. 4: Christmas Concert I: Spring Concert 1: Barrel Organ I: Editor of Bulldog Press 4: Bulldog Press Staff 4. -15.. ANNA MARIE MILLS- A nn Ambition: College and Secretary. Activities: Band 2. 5. 4: Girls Glee I: Intramurals 2, 4: Annual Staff 4: Barrel Organ I: Spring Concert I, 2. 3: Christmas Concert l. 2. 5. RICHARD MOSER- Dick Ambition: Go to College. Activities: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: President 4: Class Play 5: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Football 2: Jr. Class Pres.: Scholar- ship team I. Z. 5: Bulldog Press Staff 3: Track 3. DOROTHY NUSBAUM- Dori Ambition: Nurse or Elementary Teacher. Activities: Tri-Hi-Y l. 2. 5. 4: F.H.A. l. 2. 5: Girls Gleu l, 4: Mixed Chorus l. 5, 4: Intramurals l. 2. 5. 4: Band - Orchestra l. Z. 3: One Act Z: Bulldog Press Staff 2, 3: Annual Staff 4: Class Play 5: Schol- arship team l, 2, 5: Christmas Con- cert l. Z: Spring Concert I. 2. 5: Homecoming Attendant 4: Octette Ac- companist l, 2: Barrel Organ I. I. 2, 5. Play I. JOHN L. REED- Leroy Ambition: Telephone Lineman. Activities: Football l. 2. 5. 4: Baseball l. 2. 3. 4: Intramurals l. 2. SUE STETTLER- Suzie Ambition: Secretary. Activities: Thespians 1. 2. 3. Vice-Pres- ident 4: Girls Glee 1, 2, 3, .ig Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, President 4: Mixed Chorus 1. Z. 3. 4: Sextette 1, 2. 5. -is F.H.A. l, 2: Band I, 2. 5, 4g Orches- tra 1, 2. 3. 4: Bulldog Press Staff 1. 2, 3: Annual Staff 4: Intramurals 1. 2. 5. 4: One Act Play 2: junior Class Play: Spring Concert 1, 2. 3. 41 Christmas Concert 1, 2. 3, 43 Barrel Organ 1. JANET LEE STEWART- lame Ambition: Airline Hostess. Activities: Band l. 2. 5. -it Orchestra I. 2. 5. 45 Girls Glee 1, 2. 3. 4: Choir 1. 2, 5. 4: Tri-Hi-Y l. 3, 4: F.l-LA. 1. Z: Thespians 1. 2, 5. -ig President 5, Secretary 4: Barrel Organ 1: Spring Concert l. 2, 3: Christmas Concert 1. 2, 53 Annual Staff -ig Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Scholarship Team 1. 2: Ora- torical 1, 23 Prince of Peace 1, 2: Contest Play lg One Act Play 1, 2: Jr. Class Play: Cheerleader 3: Sexrette l. 2. 3. 4: Homecoming Queen 4. PAUL STOVER- Smokey Ambition: Travel. Activities: Hi-Y 2. 3. -13 Fvorbnll Mt-if. 5, 4: Boys' Glue 2. 5: Mixed Chorus 2, jg Intramurals 1. 2. 3. -1. EDWIN WARRINGTON- Wrink Ambition: Farming. Activities: Basketball 1:1 F.F.A. 1. Z. 3. 4: President 4: Intramurals 1, Z, 5. 4: Track l. -16- WILLIAM SCHUMAKER- Bill Ambition: Farmer or to own an Auto- mobile Sales. Activities: Football 1. 2. 5. 4: Track I, 23 Intramurals 1, 2. 5. 4g Mixed Chorus 2, 5, 4. MARGARET ANN SHINABERY Maggie Ambition: Typist. Activities: Girls Glec fi: Mixed Chorus -i: F.H.A. 4, Secretary: Intramurals 2, 3, 4. JOHN J. SIEFKER- Gus Ambition: Go to College. Activities: Class Treasurer 1: Football l. 2, 5, 4: Basketball l. 2. 5, 4: Base- ball l: Track 1, 5, 4: Jr. Class Play: Boys Glee l. PAUL STECHSCHULTE- Sleek Ambition: Farmer. Activities: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 43 Band l. Z, 5. -iq Vocal 2, 5. ig junior Class Play: F.F.A. 1, 2. 5. Treasurer 4. Sec- retary. -. -. SHIRLEY GAY WATKINS- Shirley Ambition: Srenographic work. Activities: Intramurals 2, 5: One Act Plays 5: Tri-Hi-Y l, 25 Band 41 Bull- dog Press Staff 5. 43 Annual Staff 4. Bon BAILEY-President SENIQR QFFICERS JIM BLANKEMEYER-Vive Pres PAUL STECHSCHULTE-Trea.w1rer BILL BELL-Secretary I E AGNES SCHROEDER-Valedictorian DOROTHY NUSBAUM-Salutatorian 0 Class Motto: Not dusk, but dawn. Class Colors: Red and White Class Flower: Red Rose 5 -18- L A, L Ig ...,...M.s--- 9 PRINCE OF PEACE MR. WALLACE L. COBLE Slauding: ,Indy Geckle. Evelyn Frnchey. Martha Mr. Cable came here the second semester to take jones. ,lean Hitchcock. Joyce Radabaugh.-Donna Lou over the teaching of Mrs. Martz's subjects. He also Stratton. Kneeling: Patsy Carpenter, Jerri Stewart. became junior Class advisor. Annual and Press advisor. XVe wish here to thank Mr. Coble for his help. mmf. sr 'S JACK TEEGARDIN-President GORDON MEYER-V. Prexident UNIOR CLASS OFFICERS SYLVIA BRADFORD-Secretary n BARNEY DOTSON-Treasurer -20- , , . 'lx' W ,I I ,, Qf i E ' , ,,, -. sf 'es . : A ig M, S ,ww '45 ,,m..M Z g ,aww w,,,wW,.A-v4 rf A ag - ,av yy -. . L f -Q lm-nf uauudn0 X , Qian 4.g,fN f.. 5' wud -Wai Mmmwm, 'W' y MM ,Q S SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ., I7 gi -In ' JANET JONES-Secretary DONNA LOU STRATTON-Treaxurer ..22... 6 ru N - 1. D 1. O Z 1. 1.1 .. L bi M. Q Q E: .5 E if as Q E O Ld E '13 'O 1. QI G-'J Cn. U o KJ -C LI . wg 5' 5 'U L4-I Lf. L. L. P5 1-I it E .4 L. E: U 11 m .Q c LD 15 o 'J 11 'J V1 D cz ..4 H c 1: o D .. Z 1 1. eu -1 uf u C O '-1 1.. 0 C N '-. 1. 4. 'O 111 E Y 3 if SA r-Z 1. dl 1. u 1. N on 1. L1 .. A vi .E 45 fx 3 L.. .c 1. O 1. 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Q x K1 ff .- ORG NIZATIONS -27- , lfirxl Row: jim Hayden, Jim Begg. Paul Stechschulrc, Ed Warrington. Bill Bell. Francis Halker, Mr. Brooks. Sccwld Razr: Mr. Smith. Bill Begg. David Stechschulre, Jim Morman. Gene Nance. john Kleman, Irvin Schroeder, Eugene Lunghnls. Rnnnie Siefker. Third Row: Bill Rndahaugh, jack Siefker. Tom Martin. Tom Knott,-Dick Dackin. Dave Spallinger. Gary Allen. lfnurtb Razr: Arr Kiene, Dave Cartwright. Ronnie Fisher, Glen Martz. Willard Selhorit. Denny Siefker, Kenny Altsmetter, Frank Curr- wrighr. Maynard Bok. lfillb Row: Bud Fmick. Ross Hartman. Karl Kienc. jim Kendall. Tom Marrin. Ronnie Bogart. Ray klenmn. Daniel ljzxrshnuln. K i ED WARRINGTON-Pz'exi11z'r1l ,Q QE HDMEM4 its llff ...gh ,- an E 'S W hxglguvbsi D F AMEFNCA l.vlr tn riglvlilfirxl Raw: Doris Doty. Marguerite Schroeder, Mrs. Margnrie Hartman. Margaret Shinahery. Helen Rirkur. .N'm'nml Rnzr: Marilyn Xvillll. liileen Kiene. lile.-.nor Risser. Beverly Ricthnmier. Noretta Rogers. Dorothy Meyer. Mary Martha llalker. Marilyn Meyer. 'lfrirrl Row: Mary Ellen Brenneman. jenn Hoffman. lln Meyers. Roberta Glasco. Rose Hartman. liileen Lainh. Bernice Hoffman. Dorothy Wzttkins. Dorothy Smith. Iirznrfb Ruff: Sondra Anderson. Beverly Spearhefk. Mary Bust. Betty Irwin. jean Hitchcock. Evelyn Fruchey. Janet Solomon. Carolyn McNamara. lfiflh Pow: Ruth Thomas. Jeanne Amstutz. juyre Railabaugh. Mary lfuerst. Emma Arn. Wilntn Dunlap. Martha Fuerst. Shirley Hnyt. Kay Mayberry. Sixlh Razr: Jean Sta.-dar-clttllte. Kathryn Bogart. Barbara Herman. Charlotte Jones, Betty Maag, Janet Develibiss. Mary Hoffman. F. H. A. 52535 5 fl -' 4 ff Vfw '3a Wx 'v .V I in P rzwtwz-f. . 1 ' A f .. ,' , zz' ' A ' 2. QQR . , H My , ' nf' wmv... MARGUERITE SCHROEDER-P1-emlwil -29.. lfirvl Row: Sue Stettler. .Yzfefllld Row: Mary Anne Burkholder, Edith Kohli. Third Row: Jo Ann Gander. Gloria Brzulfortl, Marilyn Wixltz. Charlotte Jones. Fourlh Row: Janet Stewart. Judy Morris. Denise Fruehey. Diana Allen. Virginia Cartwright. Ruth llitchrock. Karel King. Ifillb Razr: Ruth Ann Buckingham. Carol McNamara, Margaret Bartz. Carol Solomon. Naomi Wfat- kins. Doris Cartwright. Joyfe Ranlabaugh. Sixth Row: Shirley Henderson. Martha Jones. Donna Lou Stratton. Kay Mayberry. Dorothy XVatkins. Ruth Thomas, Charlotte Fruehey. Patsy Schaublin. Serenlh Row: Wilnlzi Dunlap. Jo Miller, Janet Solomon. Sondra Anderson. Beverly Riethmaier. Jeannine Core. Gail Bricker, Martha Metzger. Sylvia Bradford. Dorothy Nushaum, Patty Rimer. Jean Hoffman. lfigblh Row: Charlotte Lcntz. Noretta Rogers, Janet Jones. Donem Amstutz. Dorothy Luginbill. Miss Brooks, Mary Martha Best. Louise Risser. Ruth Kidd. Peggy King. Judy Nichols. Ninth Rmr: Marilyn Benroth. Jean HitL'l1cot'k. Evelyn liruehey. Jeanne Amstutz, Barbara Herman. Doris Doty. Betty Maag. Patsy Carpenter. Janet DeViIhiss, Rosalyn Myers. TRI-HI-Y I Qs ii' - .I SUIE S'l4IfTTl.lfR--Pl'c.sf1fi'llI To lbe Iefl----Byron Dotson, Roger Lamb. Paul Stover. Marvin Struble. ,lark Teegardin. Fred XVoot0n. Paul Tussing. Bob Eply. Bill Dnnnldson. Leonnrtl Heffner. Bill Riethmaier. David Cartwright. Glen Williainms. Mr, Burson. Herbert Carpenter. Bill Radnbnugli, Bun Baxter. Bob Risser. Dick Moser. Jim Hayden. Gary Allen. Dick Reeder. Larry Edwards. Bill Begg. Bch Brubaker. HI-Y DICK lN1OSl2R-I'1'cxi1lu1t -3 li Froul lu bark-lfirxl Row: Jeannine Core, Marguerite Schroeder. Gail Bricker, Mrs. Martz. Miss Hawk. Second Row: Sylvia Bradford, Doris Cartwright, Eileen Lamb, Martha Metzger, Jerri Stewart, Cecile Lusk. Shirley Wzitkins. Mary Louise Hoffman. Donna Lou Stratton. Alice Schroeder. Dorothy Luginbill, Shirley Rimer. Third Row: Charlotte Fruchey. Judy Nichols, Shirley Hoyt. Mary Jean Kissell. Ifourlb Row: Bill Reithmaier, Irvin Schroeder, Ray Kleman, Dennis Maug. BULLDOG PRESS 4' 3 MARGUERITE SCHROEDER-Editor Stuff at ll m'k -32- l ir.tt Row: Ray Kleman. Mary Jean Kissell. Scrnud Razr: jo Ann Gander. Doris Cartwright. Third Razr: Kay Mayberry. Donna Lou Stratton. lfunrlb Rrm-: livelyn Fruehey. Charlotte Fruehey. l ifll1Rnu':Sue Stettler. Shirley Hoyt. .Yixlb Rmr: Ronnie Bogart. Martha Metzger. Charlotte jones. Jeannine Core. Miss McNary. Jerri Stewart. Betty Maag. Jack Teegardin. Patsy Carp- enter. .YL'I't'IIf,J Rotr: Marvin Struhle. Janet Stewart. Barbara Herman. Dick Verhoff. Bill Radabnugh. Bill Riethmaier. Ruth llitcltcoek, Jim Hayden. Rosalyn Myers. THESPIANS DICK VERHOFF-President -33... Dennis Maag. Bill Donaldson, Bob Bailey. Mary Louise Hoffman, Ruth Hitchcock. Eileen Lnmh. Shirley Watkins, Sue Stettler, Agnes Schroeder, Charlotte jones, Mrs. Martz. Shirley Routson. Janet Stewart, Dorothy Nusbanm. Barbara Herman. Marilyn Bok, Jo Ann Gander, Betty Irwin, Anna Mills. Connie Macke. 1953 COI.-GRO 3955, , 'viii AGNES SCHROEDER-Editor -34-. CHARLOTTE JONES-Assislarzl Edilor CONNIE MACKE-Business Manager ,S'eaIudAD0rothy Nushaum. PEGGY KI1NIG-Plggfog,-,lplyef Stuuding-janet Stewart. Barbara Herman. Eileen Lumh. Annu Mills, Shirley Watkins. Shirley Routson. Marilyn Bak. Sue Stcttlcr. Typists. -35- 3 MR. FRANK GFRER MRS. BETTY LUSK MUSIC INSTRUCTORS I.cfl lo right---1W.lrtIm Metzger. Peggy King, Janet Stewart. Edith Kohli. Marilyn Waxllr. jo Ann Gzlmlur. Suv Slcttlcr BAND l,ull lu riglwtn,llayorvller: Mary Martha Halker, Marilyn Meyer. Noretta Rogers. Fileen Lamb. Shirley Gay Xvatkins. Rose Hallfter. Shirley Rimer. lfirxt Razr: Jenny Lou Sandy. Beverly jones. Tom Parker. jim Duty. Ronnie Bogart. Albert Studer. .Yemzid Roar: Jerri Stewart. Dorothy Luginbill, Judy Nichols, Eleanor Bixel. Shirley Henderson, Rosalyn Meyers, Third Row: janet Stewart, Ruth Hitchcock. Ruth Buckingham, Sondra Anderson, Margaret Bartz. Marilyn Benmth. ,lady Geckle. Denise lfrii- cliey, Patsy Sliaublin. Sharon Blosser. Gary Downing. Jimmy Garver, Irvin Schroeder. Karel King. lfuurlb Row: Evelyn lfriirliey. Peggy Ring, Jo Ann Gander. Ann Mills, Gail Bricker. Bill Riethmaier. Patsy Carpenter. Patty Rimer, Virginian Hitchcock, llo Myers, Doyle Myers, Edith Kohli, Joyce Radzlbaugh. Charlotte Jones, Jeannine Core. Mary Anne Burkholtler. Iiillb Razr: Bob liversole. Mr. Gfrer. janet jones. Alice Schroeder, Helen Ricker. Sue Stettler. Barbara Herman, Paul Stechsclmlre. john Hoyt. Ray Kleman. Virginia Cartwright. Doris Cartwright. Martha Metzger, Donna Lou Stratton. Mr. Smith. Marvin Struhle, MAJORETTES ...37.. I'irxl Run-3 jutly liccklc. Marilyn Wfaltz. lJ0rntl1ySmith. Mr. Gfrcr. ,lo Ann Ciantlcr. Karul King. Mary' Martha lit-si. 'mnml Rnir: llarul Solomon. Gladys Scliumacliur, Carolyn McNamara. Durmhy XV.ttkim. ,IL-an llitclunfk. Margarct llarrl. Mary Kvsscll. lla.-lun Ritkor. Dorothy' Nushaum. Third Row: jnyvqc Ratlahaugh. Marilyn BL-moth. litlnh Knhli. Sylyia liratlfnrtl Dunna lon Stratton. Kay Mayberry. lfuurtb Rmr: Buvcrly Spcarhcck. liarhara Ilt-rinan. jcanninu Core. ,ln Millv.-r. lit-va-rly' Riuth' niaivr. lim-lyn lfrnrlicy. janct Srcwart. Cv.-cilc Lusk, Martha Metzger. I-'illlw Run: Dorothy Me.-ya-r. juannc Amstntl. joan Stwqli- sihnltt-. Cliarlmtt- ,lotu-s. Mary Burkholtlcr. Pt-ggy King. Ruth lflitflirock. jtuly' Niclwwls. Patsy' llarpunrf,-r. lictty Irwin. Sun- Sta-ttlur. iullr lt'ru': Mary lanliw lloflman. Margaret Sl1inaly4:ry', HUIIQ' Maag. ,lcrri Slcwart. lfluanor llixcl. Shirlcy lloyt. Rosalyn Myers, lormlty Lnginbill, Doncta Antstutz. FRESHMAN GIRLS' GLEE lvl! ln rlglll I'n',yl Rout Norma Luginhill. JZIIICI Soloninn. Naomi Watrkiiis. Nr. bfrur. IDL-niwc l5rtu'l1L'y', Ruth Kurhur. Ciluria iiratllnrtl. .Strand Ron-: llu Mycrs. Lavnnnc link. jenny Lou Sansly. Virginia Lartwiighl, Diana Allen. Bcrniru llnflntan, Ruth llimnas. 'I lun! Ram: Martha Alum-5, Wfilma Dunlap. Shirley lflcnmlurson, Sondra Anclcrsun. Rnhurta Glascn. jr-an llnffnian. Ruse llallwr. I-mzrlln Run: l'atsy' Srliatiblin, Kathryn Bogart. Mario XV.iltcrs. Ruth lSnt'kini:l1.tm. Ruth Kitltl. l.nLxiv,- Rixwr. jutly' Morris. Party lilvnur. 118 MLXED CHORUS I-'irxl Rntr: Patsy Carpenter. Rosalyn Myers. Jerri Stewart. Fleanor Bixel. Mr. Gfrer. liarhara Herman. Charlotte Jones. Mar- garet Shinahery, Mary Louise Hoffman, Sefoml Razr: Carol Knrher. Helen Rieker. Jtltly Nichols. Peggy King. Allan Iiversole. Denny Kohli. Jaek Kissell. John Kleman. Sylvia Bratlfnrtl. Ftlith Kohli. Jeanne Amstutl. 'l'l1i1-rl Row: Mary Best. Betty lrwin. Dont-ta Amstntz. Dick Moser. Paul Steeltsrlttulte. Ronnie Bogart. Glen Kidd. Mary Anne Burkholtler. Jo Miller. Mary llalker. I-inurlh Row: Charlotte lfruthey. Dorothy Nushaum, Janet Stewart. Ruth Hileheoek. Denny Maag. Herbert Carpenter. David Spallinger. Arthur Kiene. lietty Maag. Jeannine lfore. lfilllv Rott: Bill Donaldson. Hen Baxter. Bob Risser. Xvilfretl Fuerst. Sixth Kntr: Dorothy Luginhill. Jo Ann liantler. Doris Cartwright. Charlotte Lentz. Sue Stettler. Donna Lou Stratton. Martha Metzger. livelyn lfrufhey. Gladys Sthnmaeher, Eileen Lamb. Carol Solomon. Marilyn Wfaltz. Marilyn Meyer. ORCHESTRA l,elt In riglrl l'ir,tl Rou': Detmy Kohli. Doneta Amstntz. Donna Lott Stratton. Virginia Cartwright, Karel King. .S'erlnlrl Ron: Jeanne Atnstntz, lryin Sehroetler. Janet Stewart. Ruth Hitchcock. Connie Maeke. Dorothy Lnginhill. Jerri Stewart. Rosalyn Myers. Janet Jones. Thin! Row: Evelyn Fruehey. Peggy King. Jo Ann Gander. Gail Bricker. Martha Metzger. Doris Cartwright. Mary Ann Burkholtler. ,leannine Core. Charlotte Jones. Joyce Ratlahaugh. I-iunrllr Ruff: Paul Stecltsclntlte. Mary Martha Best, Jutly Nichols. Mr. Utter. liarhara llerman. Sue Stettler. , 'QQ . HW M x A mv S f : gi g 'iw , fr -f-4 I. .W X X X 'S N A. +R. , 53 1 V I agua fs? . , 4? gf .. X 'Q Hhs! Q ,xx f lik- . . 4 ? K ' 1 . Q P ' CNW.. A -15139 4712 ' 355153,-, -k if iw g - , Af 25.512 .i' Y ' - Sfismg- wx -- ' 1659? f -If 5 gm' Rig, , u 'Fl am THLETICS MR. COLLINS STACKHOUSE Mr. Stackhouse had a very successful year in sports. His football team had an undefeated sea- son which gained for them the title of North- west Champions. His basketball team won the County tournament. We know that Mr. Stack- house had much to do with all these victories. Congratulations, Mr. Stackhouse! MR. ROBERT DILLER Mr. Diller is head track coach. He has produced many track champions He is also assistant basketball and football coach We wish you many more seasons of success, Mr. Diller. MR. WADE SHANK Mt. Shank also came through wonderfully with his Junior High boys. Even though they took second place in the County tournament, they had a fine basketball season. Keep those boys hot, Mr. Shank, we'll need them on the varsity in a few years. -42 BASKETBALL VARSITY Left Io righl-Firxl Rou-: jack Teegardin, Denny Maag, Bill Bell. Jim Hayden. Bob Bailey. Jack Siefker. Svuolld Row: Fred Wooten, Dale Jenkins. Glen Kidd, Bob Risser. Mr. Stackhouse, Ben Baxter, Wilfred Fuerst. Jim Baer. RESERVE SQUAD Firsl Row: Bob Brubaker. Allan Eversole. Herb Carpenter, Maynard Bok, Glen Marzz. Fred XVooxen. Scwnd Razr: Mr. Stackhouse. Denny Siefker. Leroy Maag. Gary Allen, Gorden Meyer, Bill Radabaugh. Jim Baer. -46... 9 K x . - A K- n - , L.. JR. HIGH TEAM Lvfi In right-Ifirxl Rmr: joe Schumacher, Gene Nance. Jack Callahan. Clayton Gonya. Roy Dotson, Gayle Bartz. Owen Jones, Bob Stover. Seruud Row: Larry Dunlap, Dan Maag. Gerald Woods. Karl Kiene. Gary Clymer. Larry Clymer. jim Bower- mun. john Maloney. Third Row: Jim Kendall. Willalrd Selhorsl. Jim Jones. Dnn Darbyshire. Boh Coffman. Don Cummins, Ivan Vo.-rhuff, Ronny Johnston. Russ Hartman. Mr. Shank. 8TH GRADE TEAM 1.1-It In righl-lfirxl Raw: Sam Barto. Bill Smith. Duane Smith. Ed Humphrey, Barry Blosser. Second Row: Jim Kendall, Jim Doty, Gary Bricker. Mr. Shank. Jack Callahan, Don Myers, Ross Hartman. -47- 'K it. SEASON GAMES Elida - - - Pandora-Gilboa Ft. Jennings - Leipsic - - Glandorf - Lafayette - - Ottawa Parochial Cory-Rawson - Bluffton - Holgate - Hamler - MillerCity - Ottawa Public - Continental - Shawnee - Ottoville - Bluffton - Kalida - Vaughnsville - Delphos jefferson -48- u if ff I - v ,,.. . sl , K ,. S -i9-40 59- 60- 49- 86- 75- 5-i 31 18 f -18 59 69-60 -19 72- 6l- 82- 62- 72- 76- 63 -il 49 58 67 51 -il Sl -16 55--68 8 l - 50- 85 62- 56 52 -67 -i 7 THE CHAMPS Vlrgxnm Lnrtwrxght. ,Inner jones. Ruth Kidd. Dinnn Allcl CHEERLEADERS H1'EzlA1 llzlll TEAAIRAH RAH. RAH TEAM VARSITY CHEERLEADERS JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS lircmln licll. ,Luklc lirmlfoul. Juan Brlckur. Beverly jmwx --50,W I ACTIVITIES Queen Janet King Glen The attendants were: Bill Bell and Charlotte Jones, Sonny Halker and Dorothy Nusbaum, Denny Maag and Ruth Hitchcock. jack Siefker and Mary Anne Burkholder. Q ,Q X K kg4,.,:Q .. 1 , , fx. A 5,-, af -ig. A ,z 1 ,V V, V, . X ' '4 Q , f PM A yn 4 , f Q ,f ' 51 f 1 f i HJ- 9, . ggi S. wx 5 521 HDOTTY AND DAFFYH W Qggiimsqdikmgyhixixga is 5 -By 2 F EW? Q. W. E .W gy .,. iq.: frw.w is S 2 s .5 ii. 5. Q ga fgifiigi f...Qtf..wf.w.w.w iffi ww farm . . is . fell. tw rbgat Sl wt if if Sm! 'Q' 2 .3 sk X - .iwkgtigfg 5,572-his I W . ww, W 'lxiglyfi .wfsivfiw Fxvagzi' V W wiykwf 5 'Q Q4 if ww -fi L -M ir f K. - ., Nr , N' ' EWS Q it 1 - me xr if 5 . f i ii vi is A ..,. 12.52 I is 7 Q ,.... i my 3 ,gf it-+ - xg 1. : QA. Q ., Fig 'H if Q fzf .'x . 'Q' i ft ? 2 we .Q with i.f2,v.,fR,g.t1t.,fft...1 idiwf JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Left In right-Dick Verhoff, Jerri Stewart. Rosalyn Myers. Gail Bricker. Bill Reithmaier. Shirley Hoyt. Doris Cartwright. Glen XVilliams, Ronnie Fisher, Martha Metzger. Herbert Carpenter. Fred Wrmoton. ,54,, Standing: Paul Stover. Bob Bailey. Paul Stechschulte, Bill Donaldson. john Kleman. Bottom Row: jo Ann Gander, Janet Stewart. Ruth Hitchcock, Betty Mzmg. Sue Stetrler. Edith Kohli. SENIOR PL Y CAST The play For Pete's Sake was produced and presented by the senior class under the direction of Miss McNary. -55- A PAIR OF BEAUTIES Lvl! In right--Fred WootL'n. Noretta Rogers. Peggy King, Dennis Kohli, Gladys Schumacher. I:f0?1f-MISS MvNary, Jerri Stewart. MEET THE WlFE Dan llarshman. Patsy Carpenter. Herb Carpenter. live.-Iyn lfrurlmey. Virginia Cartwright. jim Hayden. Front Miss McNary. Donna Lou Stratton. LOVE RIDES A BUS Standing-janet Stewart. Bill Radabaugh. Sue Stettler. Sondra Anderson. john Kleman. Front- Miss MeNary. Judy Nichols. OPERETTA Rose Hulker. George Oberdier. Ruth Kidd. Bernice Hnffman. Barbara Bogart. Ruth Kurber. Pat Rimer. Susan Lucas. ,lean Hoffman, jimmy Bartz. Beverly Downing. --5g.. fx QP I' f UNDERCLASSMEN SFH 'JQS wa 'uanog auag ' D' O C vu fb D O '1mSog 10123 eg 'u 4 na -1 -4 B5 N E 77 N T' L.. N A 77 FH 2 U. o 9? 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Kirsten Smith. Twila Amstutz. Mary Volkmer. Jnycc Jones. X'm'uml Ruff: lfharlt-S Pugh, Harry W'atkins. Larry Niswandcr. Anita Roberts. David Bourquin. Betty Culp. Maxine Numcn, Betty Maru. Ruth liusiclx, 'lliirrl Run: Paul livans. Joyrr: lryin, Bary livursolc. David Marks. Billic Hoffcrhcrt. Carol Buckingham. Donnie Doty. Octavia Lruv. Judy Dunlap. l ourlb Rout Patty Kisstcll. Ronnic Doty. Judy 1NlayhL-rry. Gloria Amstutz. Phylis Stover. Karcn Joncv. Sn-vt-n Dunlap. Carol Hartz. .Shnufirlgz Mr, Smith. Mt. Hawk. FWTH GRADE l.t'll In riglal liiril Rout J, J. Kisscll, Suu Lucas, Bob Kcntlall. Sharon Dorn. Patsy King. .Yvruud Rotr: John Ridingcr. Shirlcy Wfatkins. Pauline Morris. Rosemary Krontz. Jean Anne Jonus. Patricia Shank, Nancy Barto. Richard Schauhlin. James Anistuu. 'l'lJir:l Razr: JZHICI Bradford. Barbara Bogart. Joyce Ann Martin. Mary XValtl. Donna Risscr. Bcvcrly Stewart. Karen Rcnncr. Gary Roberts, Carolyn Kramer. Bunch Osborne. lfnm-lb Row: Marvin Ohcrdicr. Paula Rat- Hartman, Carol Bixcl. Jim Tussing. Diane 'll-cgartlin. Runnin- Niswandcr. Jimmy Bartz. Joan Joncs. liarlcnc Bclch. ,Yltulrliugz Mrs. Garvur. Sandra Osborne. Ht-lun Culp. Diane Ciwfklc. Jimmy lionnt-ll. Robvrl Wfclirly, Mr. Smith. a no FOURTH GRADE l ir.tI Rolf: Mzlxinn' Frufhey. Norma Irwin. ,ltldy Dnrhyshire. Lynn Bowers. Larry Dunlap. Beverly Downing, .Yzfronrl Roar: Polly Dunlap. Dorothy Barto. Ethel Smith. Ann Hilty. Donald Gurver. Sui Parsons. Louise Morris. Third Run-: Blanche Howell. Joyce Mikesell. Bill liansey. john Teegardin, Kent Volkmer. Donna Steele. lfmzrfll Rmr: Ruth Carpenter. Donald Bonnell. Donna Bailey. john Benard. Ann Hawkey. Shnldiug lvl! to right: Dorlha Krontz. Melanie Benrotli. Donna l.ee Kidd. Johneen Allen. Mary Margaret Kendall. Sundra Stewart. Brenda Clymer. Mis, Basinger. lrxxin Anderson. Doyle Devilhisa. Ray Dean Rogers. l.ynn Darbyihire. Lee Smith. Ray Sfhziuhlin. Lynn llzirtnmn. Marie jones. Mr. Smith. ' THIRD GRADE 7' T A F W r-M W mr Ifirxl Row: Paul Amstutz. Barbara Burkimer. Nancy Ann Donaldson. Robert Runner. Barbara Lamphier. .Yeroud Row: Carol Tex. Tommy Goedde. Karen Moser. Rachel Niswander. Leonard Jones. Jane Belch. Paul liverelt. Third Rout john Welty'. Donald Amstutz. Linda Ridinger. John Culp. Nancy Lou Bust. Tanya Benroth. Sylvia Gillespie. Miriam Brooka, lfuurlb Row: Huh Volkmcr. Keith Lcntz, Diane Bourquin, Teddy Kissell, David Radabuugh. Paula liw.-reit. Mr, Smith. Mrs. Roberts. -51.- SECOND AND HHRD GRADE k ' 'vu. Front lu l7dfk'fFi1'Jl Rrnr: Dennie McDougle. Tom Bonnel. Gary Bowers, Laura Lauer. Clnmbelle Fruchey. Sammi Rau-z Linda Donovan. Bill Bnrrcre. Jerry Osborne. Joe Darbyshire. Bob Wl1ire. Larry Jo Killen. Third Row: Judy Niemi. joe llunn. Bruce Kisscll. Sue jones. Lurry Hofferhcrr. Tom Jones. Sharon Meyers. Fourth Row: jerry Dory, Nancy Mnrks. Bcrnndcrru Murrin. Jay Bricker. Blain Dorn. Bill Manson. Larry Doty. Mrs. Mary Parry, Mr. Smith. SECOND GRADE M 'F A' ' ls. . Q X01 liirr! Row: Curl Kidd. Marilyn Stover. Bill Kendall. Mariorie Amstutz. Second Row: Jane Barro, Bobby Wolfe. john lliggcn' hath. Stanley w,llll2lH15, Ethel Rogers. Judy Bushong. Third Row: Jerry Jones. Judy Pugh. Jo Lynn Duty. Mary Lee Rldinger. Eddie Builcy. jimmy Dunnctru. I-'fwrtlf Ron-: Diana Schuublin. Tum Hitchcock. Milo Manson. Mrs. Snrkn, Mr, Smirlv, S Compliments shoe Repair Shop To like Senior Class of Hats Cleaned and Blocked 1953 Telephone 5931 From 110 N. Main St. Toastmaster Bread DELPHOS, OHIO Compliments of The Snyder Tlle Company Vitrified Drain Tile Fittings - Yees, Tees, Ells and Curves Frost Resisting - Acid Proof - Everlasting - Guaranteed Telephone 1211 CONTINENTAL, OHIO CHARGES Ladies' 8: ClJildren's Clothes for Dad ,md Lad gf Ready to IV ear LEN OR SHOP , a a 730 south Main sf. Harry s Mens Wear LIMA, OHIO 208 N' Main Open Friday 8: Saturday LIMA, OHIO Till 8 P. M. LAYAIVAYS Drink Swallows uality Beverages Beverages For All Occasions Phone 61221 LIMA, OHIO Bixel's Pure Compliments of f 7, to Tires, Batteries, V, , gf Lubriration. f f, . Tune Up's X, XR :zu-nam um mlm - - Phone 519 ,L,f - ff QL Corner S. Mam St. UMA, OHIO Delphos Rd. The Columbus Grove Grain and Supply Co. Grain - Feed - Seed - Fertilizer Owners N. G. BENNETT I. T. KENDALL R. B. BENNETT Phone 260 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Compliments of JACK REYNOLDS W. E. MARTIN, M.D Steaks Chicken COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Fifb Phone 269 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO -55 - Miller's Restaurant Sporting Goods CAIRO, OHIO Plumbing and Heating by ELMER MILLER The Rimer Store Groceries, Meats and Vegetables Lockers and Slaugbtering Phone M-25 RIMER, OHIO Compliments Of H RTM SON'S Compliments of KOHLI-MOSER Body Shop COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Compliments of MILLEIPS AUTOMOBILES CAIRO, OHIO Congratulationss to Class of '55 LESTER THOMAS Diamonds - Wfatcbes - Silverware FINDLAY, OHIO H64 Years of Dependabilityn For All Your Insurance Needs INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 50 Westinghouse COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO . Phllco VERHOEF LUMBER CO. Everything For The Builder' COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO HARRIS FUNERAL HOME COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO RCA Victor Everything Electrical COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO BLOSSER'S HOMESTORE Groceries 8: Meats COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO THE OHIO STEEL FOUNDRY COMPANY AG LIMA, OHIO d Pl T ll' k SPRINGFIELD OHIO C o m plim entx of SEYFERT'S Potato Chips STATE CANDY C0 B. sz J. SHAFFNER Distributors Scbrafftk Chocolate Ph 8 1741 LIMA, OHIO BOX 502 LIMA MYERS CHEVROLET SALES W. F. MYERS 0. R. MYERS SALES SERVICE 220 West Sycamore St. COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Chevrolet Approved Mechanics-Genuine Chevrolet Parts Complete New Body Paint Shop Congratulations Senior Class of 195 3 E. L. MCCRATE MOTOR SALES COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Serving Columbus Grove, Vaughnsville, Cairo and Southern Putnam County THE PUTNAM COUNTY VIDETTE Publishing - Printing Phone 116 517 W. Sycamore COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO R LDWINLIMA- AMILTO CORP. Construction Equipment Division LIMA, OHIO R. F. SCHROEDE Tractor Sales Ford Tractors Dearborn Farm Equipment 109 E. Sycamore St. Phone 25 COLUMUS GROVE, OHIO R EL-PAR Home of Courteous Service CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH 556 West Elm LIMA, OHIO 4-7221 4-7251 -71- SHOP AND SAVE 2111 FREYIS Phone 21231 Established 1877 OTTAWA, OHIO O. 81 SONS BLUFFTON, OHIO jobn Deere C. HURSEY Complimentx Nano Fertilizer I o 8: New Idea FINDLAY, OHIO Farm Equipment Complimentg DR. L. H. Optometrist LACKEYWS GARAGE 124 North Main Street CAIRO, OHIO UMA' OHIO GAS OIL Phone 2-7966 HOLTKAMP - FORTMAN C0 Hardware Frigidaire - International Refrigeration M cC ormick Farm Implements KALIDA, oH1o ,72- THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the members of the class of '53 of Columbus Grove High School being of sound mind and memory, and knowing that our school days are over, do make public, and declare this our Last Will and Testament. We the Seniors, declare Mr. Shook, our Principal as executor of our will. ARTICLE I To the Freshmen, we will our ability to outlast the teachers for the next three years. ARTICLE II To the Sophomores, we will our ability to get our lessons without opening our books. ARTICLE III To the Juniors, we will our ability to run the school as well as we have. ARTICLE IV To the Janitors, we will our appreciation for cleaning up after us. ARTICLE V To our Advisors Miss Brooks and Mr. Brooks, we will the junior class if they can take it and our ap- preciation for what they have done for us. ARTICLE VI To the Faculty as a whole we will what knowledge we obtained from them. ARTICLE VII To Mrs. Martz, we bequeath our appreciation for her work on the Col-Gro of '53, ARTICLE VIII We the members of the senior class bequeath the following individually: William Bell-His ability to tell a lie with a straight face to Gary Allen. JoAnn Gander-Her shyness to Sally Irwin. Mary Anne Burkholder-Her seat in bookkeeping to any person dumb enough to take it. Connie Macke-Her ability to flirt to Martha Fuerst. Marguerite Schroeder-Her pretty long hair to Mary Martha Best. Dennis Maag-His butch hair cut to Willard Selhorst. Dorothy Nusbaum-Her slow walk to Mary Clara Fuerst. Ruth Hitchcock-Her slimness to Patty Mikesell. Dick Moser-His laziness to Gordon Meyer. Janet Stewart-Her way with boys to Doneta Amstutz. Sonny Halker-His popularity to Fred Mikesell. Glen Kidd-His ability to play football to Owen jones. Bob Bailey-His way with Miss Hawk to Bob Kohli. Jim Blankemeyer--His English intelligence to Wilferd Fuerst. jack Siefker-His way with Bluffton girls to Barney Dotson. Jim Begg-His broad shoulders to Dick Hitchcock. Barbara Herman-Her clothes to anyone who wants nice clothes. ..73.. Paul Steckschulte-His good looks to John Maloney. Ed Warrington-His place in gym class to any dumb jerk that likes to bounce his head on the gym floor Edith Kohli-Her ritz to Diana Allen. Fae Glasco-Her quietness to Denise Fruchey. Eileen Lamb-Her seat in Secretarial to anyone who likes Secretarial. Ronnie Bogart-His ability to sleep in school to Sammy Barto. Paul Stover-His smallness to Ben Baxter. Betty Irwin-Her love of library books to Brenda Bell. John Kleman-His ability to run the mile to his brother Ray. Cecile Lusk-Her way with music teachers to Marilyn Meyer and Mary Martha Halker. john Schindler-His quietness to Bill Radabaugh. Bill Schumaker-His ability to argue with Miss Hawk to Doris Doty. Margaret Shinaberry-Her way to get her dad's car to Shirley Hoyt. jack Reed-His trapping ability to Don Cummins. Dick Dackin-His bleacher sweeping job to any lucky junior boy. Meredith Harshman-His curly hair to Willie Selhorst. Roger Lamb-His Crosley to Dale Jenkins. Tim Maloney-His math ability to Ed Davis. Tom Knott-His slimness to Bob Eply. Anna Mills-Her basketball ability to Carol Solomon. Shirley Routson--Her way of getting Walter's car to Virginia Hitchcock ibut n0t Walter?- Betty Maag-Her way with Mr. Shook in Civics Class to Art Kiene. Bill Donaldson-His ability to talk his way out of Mr. Burson's Study Hall to Herb Carpenter. Dave Cartwright-His ability as a mechanic to Don Evans. Leonard Hefner-His ability working in newspaper business to Bob Kohli. Agnes Schroeder-Her brains to Richard Irwin. Jeanne Amstutz-Her seat in Math class to whoever likes Senior Math. Sue Stettler-Her sweaters to Peggy King. Mary Louise Hoffman-Her tallness to Marilyn Waltz. Marilyn Bok-Her blonde hair to jean Kohli. Shirley Watkins-Her perfect attendance to whoever thinks he can stand it. Charlotte Jones-Her ability to get out of study hall to Martha Metzger. -74- Congratulations Congratulations To The From Senior Class of 1953 THE BARR HOTEL V' E' SLOANE General Insurance LIMA, OHIO CAIRO, OHIO Compliments of THE PLAIN VIEW DAIRY W. P. HITCHCOCK COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Congratnlalions To The Seniors of 1953 KENNYQS LUNCH A Good Place To Eat COLUMBUS GROVE OHIO Where Musicians' Needs Are served Best Compliments of B y Musicians Bushong Memorials Zender Music Store West Sycilfnofe 134 E- High Lima Ohio COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO -75- Compliments of Kissell Electric Frigidaire Appliances COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Comfnlimenlx of DR. C. W. FIELD COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Donaldson Bros. Garage Pontiac Sales izncl Service 114 N. High sf. Phone 234 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO THE UNION BANK CO. COLUMBUS GROVE KALIDA Grovedale Feed Co. Grinding and Mixing Purina Claow 81 Farm Supply Phone 56 COLUMBUS GROVE 8: GILBOA Putnam County Livestock Association Sale Every Friday Phone 145 Daily Market LEHMAN'S Home Furnishings and Funeral Directing PANDORA, OHIO Best Wfishes From Putnam Cou11ty Canning Company To The Seniors of 53 W. J. MACKE GLEN'S CAFE just a Good Place To Eat COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO HALKEIPS Marathon Service Main and Broadway Phone 2-ON-129 KALIDA, OHIO Compliments vf THE F IN DLAY PUBLISHING CO. THE REPUBLICAN-COURIER RADIO STATION WFIN Getting Married, Having a Birthday or Any Special Occasion For the Finest Pastries of All Kinds Call or Visit Phil's Pastry Shop COLUMBUS GROVE Phone 129 Phil Barrere MARKET AND LOCKER SERVICE Custom S lan ghterin g, Curing and Home Freezer Processing Service Year Round JONES GARAGE CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Also Used Cars COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO J C 8 Compliments of 9 Producers of S FARM SEEDS FARM SEEDS COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Phone l81Rl3 h -21 f P on R' COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO -78- 0 PEASE HARDWARE COLUMBUS GROVE, oH1o JONES and TATE Barber Shop COLUMBUS GROVE THE K 81 K 50-351 STORE COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Drs. A. B., D. E. 81 RAMSEY'S MARKET Groceries - Vegetables Open 7 A. M. - 10 P. M. Seven Days a Week Waunemacher Jewelers Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry 512 N. Main Box 95 DELPHOS OTTOVILLE A. C. GETTMAN Petroleum Products Coleman Heating Glidden Paints COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Compliments M. B. HILTY f o Dentists COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO G' W' M'D' Phone 87-R-15 I-IMA, OHIO KLENKQS GROVE'S STYLE STORE Shoes and Clothing COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Wise Clothing 81 Shoe Co. National Advertised Brandx Since 1898 Boy Stout Clothing and Equipment OTTAWA and LEIPSIC Jones Electrical Service GIBSON BENDIX STEIVART - IWARNER ZENITH TELEVISION Telephone 318 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO CORKWELLS Meet Your Friends After the Shou' OTTAWA, OHIO COZY CORNER RESTAURANT OTTAWA, OHIO GMEINER'S SHOES Corrective Footwear Phone 21811 OTTAWA, OHIO Compliments of GLANDORF TILE CO. GLANDORF, OHIO ALLYSON'S Dress Shop Be Sharp - Dress Smart All Popular Brands Discretely Priced OTTAWA, OHIO SAY Q.MANs Potato Chips Dodge Dist. Company Corner of Kenilworth Si Elida Rd. LIMA, OHIO J. I. Case Farm Machinery Brillion Pickers Lincoln Wf elders BURKHOLDER Sales 8E Service Phone 139 PANDORA, OHIO -81 Compliments of Compliments of The THE HI-Y BULLDOG PRESS Compliments Conlfllinlenff Of to the The SENIOR CLASS from 'be SOPHOMORE CLASS F. F. A. C gf l Compliments of I tb The SENIOR CLASS F RESHMAN CLASS ffm me TRI-HI-Y Compliments of Compliments of The The JUNIOR CLASS F. H. A. -328 BECKMAN'S JEWELERS Hamilton, Elgin and Bulova Watches 117 W. Main St. Phone 22247 OTTAWA, OHIO Kahle Supply 81 Feed Mill GOODYEAR 81 FIRESTONE Complete Line Tires - Tubes - Acces. General Electric Appliances Fertilizers - Feeds - Seeds - Coal Fortman Cleaners Pick-up and Delivery Service 204 North Main Street Phone 11 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO BOSTON STORE Ottawa's Friendly Store Shoes Ready-to-Wfear Shoes W' here Spending ls A Saving C. S. MILLER AND SON Super Service Station Phone 95 Prestolite Batteries 8: U. S. Tires COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO HERINGHAUS 81 SON Furniture 8: Floor Coverings OTTAWA, OHIO The E G R Y Register Company Manufacturers of efficient business systems LEIPSIC, OHIO Phone 16 ,83- For The Best In Rug Cleaning Lima's most modern carpet, rug, and furniture cleaning plant exclusively franchised by Bigelow Carpet Co. for on location cleaning with Karpetkare methods. Alterations and Repairs 2 Phones 7-2781, 2-5696 STAR CARPET CLEANING CO. -426 S. Main LIMA Congratulations to the Class of 1953 Corner Hardware WILLIAMS Plumbing and Heating DEI-PH05, OHIO COLUMBUS GROVE AND OTTAWA Compliments of THE LIMA IRON 81 METAL CO. East 4th Street 8: D. T. 81 I. Railroad AND J. B. STEEL PRODUCTS 515 S. Central LIMA, OHIO HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '53 ln 1941, 29 little boys and girls started in the first grade. This new world was frightening and strange, but soon our fear was lost. Our first grade teacher was Miss Grossman. Of these 29 little boys and girls fourteen will graduate with us. They are: Jim Begg, Bill Donaldson, Glen Kidd, Ruth Hitchcock, Barbara Herman, Margaret Shinabery, Dick Moser, Cecile Lusk, janet Stewart, Jo Ann Gander, Dorothy Nusbaum, Edith Kohli, Sue Stettler, and Betty Irwin. After conquering the first grade, we advanced to the second where Mrs. Lickty was our teacher. We acquired four new students: Bill Bell, Paul Stover, Shirley Watkins, and Ronnie Bogart. Moving on to the third grade we met Mrs. Wava Kurtz Kaverman. We continued to the fourth grade where many hot political battles were fought. Meredith Harshman was our only new pupil. Our teacher was Mrs. Helen Schaller. Stumbling into the fifth grade we found a very helpful teacher, Mrs. Florence Brooks. We were happy to gain Mary Anne Burkholder and David Cartwright. On we went into the sixth grade. This was a very interesting year. We will never forget our party at Ronnie Bogart's farm. We gained Charlotte Jones. Our teacher was Mr. Bowers. Finally the big day arrived, but boy, were we scared. just think, now we are big seventh graders but little Billy Donaldson got lost. Mrs. Ridgeway was our homeroom teacher and looked over us. This year we gave our first chapel program entitled Hot Pepper starring Charlotte jones and Glen Kidd. Our eighth grade was uneventful. Mrs. Ridgeway was also our advisor this year. ln our freshman year we acquired many new classmates. Cairo's contributions to our class were: Ed Warrington, Shirley Routson, Tim Maloney, jack Siefker, Marilyn Bok, Fae Glasco, Anna Mills, john Schindler, Dick Dackin, and Eileen Lamb. From St. Anthony's came: Sonny Halker, Vic Schumaker, Paul Stechschulte, Bill Schumaker, Betty Maag, Marguerite Schroeder. Mary Louise Hoffman, Connie Macke, Dennis Maag, Tom Knott, John Kleman, jack Reed, and Agnes Schroeder, jim Begg had the distinction of being our class president. Higher we go! Leonard Heffner and Jeanne Amstutz were arrivals. Our advisors were Mr. Burson and Mr. Dickson. With Mr. Dickson's help we eventually conquered Ceasar . Our junior year was full of events and moved rapidly. Our new additions were jim Blank- emyer and Roger Lamb. Our class rings arrived November 9th, but some didn't keep them very long. Our junior Class play One Too Many was a huge success. It was directed by Miss McNary, and Mrs. Barbara Martz. The Theme for our prom was Southern Plantation. After much work, sweat and a lot of fun the gym looked beautiful. Our junior year was almost perfect. Only one blemish keeps it from being so. Three days before we were to become Seniors, Vic Schumaker was killed. Dick Moser was our junior Class President and Mr. Diller and Mrs. Martz were our advisors. Wow! Time surely does fly. Here we are Seniors already. Yes, we are now the mighty Sen- iors and busy as bees, selling candy, hot dogs, coffee and potato chips at the games and at noons. We even raffled off cakes at the football and basketball games. What a glorious time we had plow- ing our way through the crowds of people trying to sell tickets. On September 18th our Senior pictures were taken. Jeepers, how could we ever forget the magazine campaign. Fun! but oh, our poor feet! Pagentry and beauty marked our homecoming. We gained Bob Bailey who became our class president. Our Senior Play was produced under the Direction of Miss McNary, In the years to come, the many hours we spent together as a class and the difficulties through which we struggled, will be remembered as the happiest and the fullest days of our lives. ..85... 193' -I x'5vJl ' .55 WWW W.. .-' 'SFU' 1' L' 4 M ,f ini' Q-N,,g,,. 75.. N 1 Xp., 'ig LE1- THE TRIPLETT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO. BLUFFTON, OHIO A Good Place To Work 'F L51- STEINER MOTOR SALES Dodge-Plymouth Cars Dodge Trucks Sales and Service L. G. STEINER PANDORA, OHIO Phone 89 Clothes for Ladies Misses Complimems and Children of UHLMANS Kenney 81 De1111ey's ll bere you shop with confidence Across from the courthouse COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO FINDLAY OHIO 87 Timee Publishing co. fwnffffmff of Fine Job Printing PANDORA, O. Ph. 20-A Home Office LIMA, OHIO HIRAM D. DILLER Insurance Agent Diller's Poliries Pay Phone 70-A PANDORA, O. OLIVER Sales Service Cost Reducing Equipment Mulkey Grain Elevator Come In-Let's Get Acquainted Phone 4-9941 Complete Transportation Service BURREY'S MARKET On Route 12 PANDORA, OHIO DON JENKINS HALKER Jeweler IMPLEMENT Co. M0 High 1050 FINDLAY RD. LIMA, O. LIMA, OHIO -88- EVANS Typewriter C0 Royal Typeiwirters- Business Machines C rner Crawford 8: Cory Stre t FINDLAY, OHIO Compliments 0 f NISWANDEIVS JEWELERS Columbus Grove, Ohio Findlay, Ohio AGNEIPS MARKET Everything for the Table COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO -89- HAWIiEY'S lVIcAdam,s Florist PHARMACY Flowers Individually Styled For Every Occasion COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Compliments Of A. S. Stewart, Dept. Store COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO FERGUSON TRACT ORS 0 8: EQUIPMENT Repalr Shop VEDOL OIL - BATTERIES We service Ferguson, Ford 8: other Tractors, Farm Machinery equipment. We also handle parts, General Repair General tires, Gates Belts, and Pulleys. Phone l68R4 , I, Stelner Tractor bales Route 1 1 COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO Harold Steiner, Pandora Phone 143 R90 W. Compliments of .l. J. MILLER CO. Men's Clothing Ladies' Ready-To-IV ear Millinery, Sboes Yard Goods, GROCERIES Notions MEATS VAUGHNSVILLE HARDWARE General Hardware Paints - Tools Gifts - Sporting Goods Clyde D. Stemen, Owner VAUGHNSVILLE, OHIO Phone 48-1 Compliments of ,I IM SOMMER PANDORA, OHIO Coats Motor Sales Vine at St. Johns LIMA, OHIO H. GOLDIN 81 CO. 306 S. Central Ave. LIMA, OHIO Phone 3-4081 Dealers in Scrap Iron Rags, Metals 8: Batteries Congratulations CLASS OF 1953 THE BLUFFTON NEWS BLU FFTON. OHIO The Ottawa Implement Co. Your International Harvester Dealer of OTTAWA, OHIO -91- THE NEWS-GAZETTE PRINTING COMPANY .4 ' Cataloque - Book - Commercial P R I N T I N G Compliments of The Parks-Klay Company Fleet IV ing Gasoline Lima 3-1371 Wapak 2-9651 RADIO HOSPITAL Sales and Service 150 W. Auglaize St. 608 N. Main St. Wapakoneta, Ohio Lima, Ohio NIENBERG SUPPLY CO. GLANDORF Oliver New Idea Farm Equipment Firestone Tire Distributors Phone 2221 STEINER STOCK BARN Dealers in All Kinds Of Livestock Stocker and Feeder Calves A Specialty BLUFFTON, OHIO Earl's Hardware and Supply Profit by the Economy of Quality G enefa 1 Hardware - Roofing Spouting - Sporting Goods Plumbing 8: Electrical General Pump Repair CAIRO, OHIO Phone 16-170 C0lIlf7ffNIC'7ll.f GIRLS! I! Hare You Been In of Teen Pan Alley?? Carl A. R6IIfI6I'S6l,1 BOYS!!! , For Clothes W'itb Snap MENS SHOP Vixit Our Men's Store Ta'lor-H tt '-Hb d.bf' ' 1 ll El a er av U 1-12 S. Main St. LIMA, OHIO LIMA, OHIO MOTOR OIL GASOLINE T HE OHI OIL COMPANY Conlfvliments of Compliments of D. B. LUCAS, M. D. THE VARSITY SHOP COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO LIMA, OHIO QQ4, Congratulations Compliments of CLASS OF 1953 SKEETS MADISONS WELDING SHOP LIMA, OHIO lYfomen's Apparel of Distinction Compliments to the CLASS OF 1953 DILSAVER'S Barber Shop COLUMBUS GROVE, OHIO PANDORA, OHIO Phone 71C SHOP AT PENN EY'S Quality School Clothing Shoes for Boys and Girls of All School Ages J. C. Penney Co., Inc West Market 8: Elizabeth Phone 4-0681 LIMA, OHIO Compliments of H A R T S Wfe IW ill Appreciate Your Business LION CLOTHING DELPHOS PROPHECY Hail, hail the gang's all here. We are attending a banquet at the Esquire Hotel in Mexico. Everyone is discussing the events of the past ten years and we are hopping from table to table grasping bits of conversation. Here we have janet Stewart and Sonny Halker with their seven children, all sitting neatly in a row. They are telling Ruth Hitchcock and Dick Moser of their farm life with all the chickens and cows. Whenever Ruth or Dick can get a word in edgewise they tell about their exciting life at law college where Dick is studying to be a lawyer. They are living in a house trailer which is rather crowded with their five children. Seated at the next table we have Shirley Routson with a couple of her prize turkeys which we might snitch for our banquet dinner. We will now interrupt this table-hopping while we have some entertainment. Our master of ceremonies will be John Siefker who is well known for his ability for public speaking on Red Skelton's show Kincidentally he quite often doubles for Red Skeltonl. He is now introducing Edith Kohli who will be our high soprano while Tom Knott has been in show business for quite some time and will present some skits from one of his most famous plays. Next there is a boy coming out on the stage with a big sousaphone over his head-oh, now I can see, it's Paul Stechschulte who is going to play us a few notes from Sugarbush. He is a member of a big symphonic orchestra in New York. Standing beside Paul we have Connie Macke, our vocalist of the evening. She also is a member of the New York Symphony. We are very proud to have from our class-two movie stars, Jo Ann Gander and Barbara Herman who will try to explain in detail their careers as movie stars. jo Ann's last movie was, The Ex-Wife of Hilary Nakenbuthn, and Barbara's was, My Old Flame. Our proud master-of-ceremonies is now introducing Bill Schumaker as the yodeler of the year who has made the name of Carnegie Hall famous. He has also made a great name for himself on TV. Here we have bounding out on the stage, doing summer saults and cartwheels-the one and only John Kleman who is and has been for eight years a clown for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. He has been over the entire United States and its possessions. Next on the agenda is Betty Maag and her trained dogs. She has 45 dogs which perform all types of tricks including one talking dog which she never seems able to keep quiet. Well, that seems to be all of the entertainment for now so we will resume our table-hopping game. Oh-h-h we just heard that Sue Stettler and Jack Reed just got their big 25-year contract to star as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez in I Love Lucy on television. Oh, we just can't miss that program. Yipes, you ought to see the muscles on Dave Cartwright! You knew of course that he is Lightweight Champion of the year, didn't you? You ought to see him, proudly describing his career to a group but looking only at Marilyn Bok, whom he has taken quite an interest in. Marilyn has been quite successful as private secretary to the governor. Over in the center of the room we see Jim Blankemeyer who is one of these prowling State patrols. He certainly has the girls around him-they just can't seem to resist that tall, dark and handsome man! See that man over there in the corner with the dark blue suit, carrying a brief case? My, but he looks nifty-oh, there! he's turning around-my goodness, it's Leonard Heffner. He's trying to sell some Evening in Paris products. Might know he'd sell something that would interest the ladies! Um-it does smell good! Marguerite Schroeder and Jeanne Amstutz are discussing their similarity in jobs. Maggie models for White Rain Shampoo with her beautiful blonde hair and Jeanne models for Halo with her short dark hair. Why, there's Glen Kidd! My, but he looks stunning in that black tuxedo with the diamond studs. He tells us that he's a movie producer in Hollywood. He has produced 28 outstanding films-I8 of which starred Marilyn Monroe! Hmm-I bet he enjoys his work, he probably has her signed for a life contract! At the far left corner we see Cecile Lusk. She is very happily telling Betty Irwin of her delight in being a debater on television. The main topic is The World Situation. Betty Irwin is becoming quite popular as an artist. If you would ever want her to paint your pictures, please inquire at Washington, where anyone will know her. Look, there's Tim Maloney! I wondered if he would be able to make it for the banquet, you see, he's the prime minister to France fhmm, all those French girls-not badj. He's very innocently telling Ann Mills of his work in France. She also had quite a few experiences as she is a lady detective in Columbus, Ohio. Whose here, Ed, let's not stretch those things! We know you are in the rodeo at Texas. Some of those things just can't be true. But we must take into consideration that Ed Warrington always has been rather windy-in school as well as out. Of course we always knew that Eileen Lamb and Ronnie Bogart would settle down to happily married bliss. Ronnie is engaged with a big brass band in California, while Eileen stays home and takes care of the big Ranch Type Home they own. Here we have Bill Donaldson who graduated with high honors as water-boy from C. G. High School and is now associated with the trainers at Ohio State University. Roger Lamb has recently changed his name from Flash Lamb to Flash Gordon since he got his I0-year contract for television. Zooming in for a crash landing we have Dick Dackin. He has just returned from the Indianapolis speed- way where he iust received 328,000.59. More power to you, Dick! And here we have Maggie Shinabery! She has worked at the Sylvania in Ottawa ever since she graduated from good old C. G. and is now the owner of it. lt seems as though Bill Bell still maintains his interest in sports as he is the head coach at California. Of course you know he married Charlotte jones who is a perfect wife for him. Paul Stover seems to have made himself a fortune with his Ford dealership. His main office is located in down town Toledo. We overheard Agnes Schroeder telling Shirley Watkins and Mary Ann Burkholder of her business problems as being manager of Lazarus, which is situated in down town Columbus. Shirley owns a very classy restaurant in Lima, and Mary Ann is a cosmetic demonstrator in her home town. Let's go over in the corner and see what all the noise is. Oh, I see now it is John Shindler who is an auctioneer. He has made great fame in this field. Sitting at the same table is Meredith Harshman. Meredith has been flying for American Air Lines. He says he hasn't had any trouble as of yet. So if you want to fly anywhere, and think you will be safe, try American Air Lines. We just overheard Robert Bailey telling Jim Beggs of his iob as taking over Miss I-Iawk's commercial class. He said he was having quite a time with the students. I can iust see Bob trying to quiet those kids. Now, I bet, he knows how Miss Hawk felt when she used to talk to him. jim says he went to college and is now taking Mr. Brooks place as an agriculture teacher, which he says is quite a job. But he likes it. Oh, here is Mary Louise Hoffman who is the owner of Lou's Hobby Shop in Akron. She says all her hobbys sure keep her busy. We'll all have to go see them. Here we have Fae Glasco. Fae has been staying at home raising a fine family during the last ten years. Let us hop over to our last table and see what Dorothy Nusbaum and Denny Maag have been doing. Dorothy is coach for the girls baseball team in Indiana while Denny is engaged as a salesman with the Fuller Brush Company. He says he has quite a time with the housewives. Well, I guess that's all of the eavesdropping we can do so we'll close this merry sneak interview! We have lots of other things planned but they would take much too much paper to list. But you can be sure that with the Seniors of 1953, there is never a dull moment. ilncidentally this banquet only cost us SI,565,999!l Not bad, I'd say. Well, so-long. We hate to go but you know how it is-we're just so busy! ',.-1 Y' Q K 1' I -xezfii' ,. 4 ,r -we ' ,qnnnllvf M...-M W-.. qs Agner's Allison's Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Barr Hotel Beckmans , ,, , Begg. J. C. 8: Sons , Bixel's Farm Seeds ,, Bixel's Pure Oil , Blosser's , Bluffton News Boston Store . , Bulldog Press Staff , ,,,,,, , Burkholder Sales 8: Service , , , Burrey s . . . ,. , Bushong Memorials .. C Checkles . , , Coats Motor Sales ,, Col. Grove Grain 8: Supply ,, Corkwells' . Corner Hardware . ,. ,, Cozy Corner , D Diller. Hiram D. Dilsavers . . Donaldson Bros. Duff Truck Lines Earls' Hdwe. Bt Supply Egry Register Co. , Fl-Par . . Iivans Typewriter Co. F. F. A. F. H. A. . . ,, Field. C. W. Findlay Pub. Co. Portman Cleaners Freshmen Class Frey's ,, Gander 8: Son Gettman, A. C. . ,, Glandorf Tile Co. Glen's Cafe .. . , Gmeiner's Shoes Goldin, H. 8: Co. , Grovedale Feed Co. Halker Implement Co. Halker Marathon Service Harris Funeral Home ...,,.., Harry's Menswear , , Hartman Sons , , Hurts ,, Hawkey's Pharmacy , Heringhaus 6: Son Hilty Dentists Hi-Y .. . Holmes . . . Holtkanip-Fortman ,, Hursey, O. C. 8: Sons AD INDEX Col. Grove-89 Ottawa-8l Lima- 71 Lima 75 ,,,,....Ottawa-85 ,,,,..Col. Grove-78 , ,..Col. Grove-78 Col. Grove-66 .. ., Col. Grove-68 Bluffton-91 Ottawa-83 .Col. Grove-82 ,.,.. Pandora-8 l W ....,,.. Pandora-88 Col. Grovfe75 Delphos-65 Lima-91 Grove-66 Ottawa-80 . Delphos-84 Ottawa-81 , , .. Pandora-88 , ,,,. Col. Grove-95 Col. Grove-76 , ,. , ..., Lima-B8 , , Cairo-95 Leipsic-85 ,,,,,.Lima-71 F i ndlay-89 , Col. Grove-82 Col. Grove-82 . .... Col. Grove-76 Findlay-77 Col. Grove-83 Col. Grove-82 ,,,,,,,,,,Ottawa-72 ,, Col. Grove-68 ,,,.,Col. Grove-79 . Glandorf-81 ,. . .,.. Col. Grove-77 Ottawa-81 . M .,,,,, , Lima-91 Grove 8: Gilboa-76 , , ...Lima-88 . .... Kalida-77 ,,,.,,.Col. Grove-68 Lima-65 ,,,.,.,Col. Grove-67 Lima-95 , ...,. Col. Grove-90 .............0ttawa-85 .......Col. Grove-79 Col. Grove-82 ,, Col. Grove-68 J Jenkins. Don . Jones Electrical Jones Garage , Jones 8: Tate Julian'S N - Junior Class , .. .. K Kahle Supply 8: Feed Mill , Kenny 8: Denny's .. .. Kenney's Lunch , . King. G. W. ,.,.,......Kalida-72 Bluffton-72 Lima--88 Col. Grove-80 .,...Col. Grove-78 .....Col Grove-79 ,,,,,...,..Lima-66 Col Grove-82 ,, ..,. . . Kalida-85 Col. Grove-87 ....Col. Grove-7 5 Lima-79 Lackey's Garage ,, Leader's . ,..,,. . ., . ., Lehman's ,,,.,,. ,..,. , .. ., Lenor Shop .......... .. ..... .. Co Lima lron A Metal Lima News-Gazette ., Lion Clothing ,,,,.... .,,,,,,.., Lucas. Dr. .,...,. Madison's , . Martin. W. E. .... ....... . Miller C S 8: n . . . So . ,. M i l let, J . C. , ..,, , , Miller's Automobiles .,,,, Miller's Restaurant ,, Myers Cevrolet .,.. ,,,,, McAdams . McCrate. E. L. Naco Fertilizer Co. Neinberg Supply Co. ., ,, News-Gazette .. ,, Niswander's ,. ,, Ohio Oil .. , , , Ohio Steel . . , , Ottawa Implement Co. Parks-Klay Co. . , Pease Hardware ,,.,, Penneys H., ,. Phil's Pastry Shop ..,.,, Plain View Dairy ,,,,,, Putnam Cty. Canning Co. Putnam Cty. Livestock Putnam Cty. Videttc , ,, Radio Hospital , Ramsey's ..,, . , , Reddersen. Carl A. ,, Reynolds. Jack .,,,,,,.,, Rimer Store ,,,,,,.. ,. Schroeder. R. F. D . Seyferts Potato Chip Skeets Welding Shop Sloane. V. In. . . A Snyder Tile Co. ,, .. , Sommer. Jim .. Sophomore Class Z ........ Star Carpet Cleaning Co. . State Candy Co. .......,, . Steiner Motor Sales ,. . Steiner Stock Barn ......... Steiner Tractor Sales ,,,,, Stewart. A. S. . .. ,, Swallows Beverages Thomas, Lester ..., ., Times Pub. Co. ,. Tinianow. L. H. Toastmaster Bread . Tri-Hi-Y .. ..... ........ . . Triplett Co. .... .... . Uhlmans ., ,, Union Bank ...,, Varsity Shop ...... 1 ........ Vaughnsville Hardware . Verhoff Lumber Co. .. 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