Ironton High School - Owl Yearbook (Ironton, OH)

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and Harold, the Smith Brothers. The mural decorations were handled by Horatio Spector, a graduate of Brown College. Upon entering the palace, they were greeted by Paul Sutton, the butler, and Ren McCown, major-domo. They were ushered to their rooms by Carl Justice and Mary Smith. After an all too brief period for dressing, the gong sounded for dinner. The banquet hall was a huge rectangular affair resembling the celebrated library at dear old fronton High School, where so many famous people (Joe Wise and Red White) got their start. It was approached at the northern end by a huge stairway down which the guests entered. All went well until Anna Marie White slipped on a banana peeling (which Donald Meyers had carelessly (?) dropped) and proceeded rather hurriedly to the foot of the stairs collecting Helen Pratt, Betty Hoffman, and Pat Saunders on the way down. After every one had assumed his seat, the king and queen started eating with forks, which had been made hv Marting and Son Tinware Company—and attack- ing the salad a la Gool. After everyone (even “Monk” Delong) had admitted that he couldn’t eat another bite, the old American custom of afterdinner speeches was revived. Millard Noble was unanimously elected toastmaster and he immediately re- sponded by calling on certain people for extemporaneous speeches. This proved rather embarassing for Norma Bishop, the first person called upon, because she had just started eating and wouldn't stop for a mere speech. As a result Sam Camp- bell was called upon, hut since he was asleep, they skipped him and went to C lyde Henry. Clyde was carrying on fairly well until an ostrich egg which Leonard Davidson and Harold Vogel.song had kept as a souvenir struck him squarely on the nose. Henry would have finished his speech regardless had not Leroy Bridges and Sweetv” Frazer escorted him from the room. After disposing of the minor for- malities, the main speaker of the evening. Prince Leo Vance, who had come all the way from Arabia, was called upon. After his speech it was necessary for McGuire to sing a blue number in order that they might wake up enough to go to lied. The next dav, following an old Abyssinian custom, everyone was awakened by three toots on a cow’s horn. These toots were beautifully rendered by Art Kurtz while Edith McDaniel held the cow. 'Phis made such a racket that even Beatrice McKnight was awakened. Everyone stumbled downstairs to an excellent breakfast prepared by the internationally known cook, Hazel Reitz. Entertain- ment for breakfast was provided by the king’s jester, Leroy Vaughn, and a contest was also staged between Eleanor Rurcham and Sadie Burgess to see who could eat the most eggs. Sadie won by an egg. Break fast having been completed, the party started on a tour of the capital citv. They were led hv Addis and Beasley. Many pictures were taken of the natives hv Gertrude Destocki and Lucille Frazer; Evelyn Ellis bought a white elephant to take home to her kid sister. The inspection party was very surprised to find four other young ladies of the class of '34, namely, Eileen Hunter, Marcella Eugitt, Marcella Leach, and Claire McNeelev, teaching a group of natives the latest tango. Juanita Hunter broke up the dance and everyone assembled at the palace for the last night of the reunion. On this last night a grand hall was held—decorations were arranged by Marguerite Vencille and the room strangely resembled the gym at an old Ironton High Prom hack in ’33. The mammoth orchestra was composed entirely of girls— Myrtle Smith, Sophia Stamper, Evelyn Stanley, Gladys Gool and their leader, Pauline Sands, who certainly plays a wicked jews harp. Madeline Wilson finally broke up the party by insisting that Ruth Whitton and Johnny Rule sing a duet. All the guests were afraid they might do it, so they went home and the next day started the long trip hack to the old home towns.—Larry Van Hoose signing oft, folks, from the World-Wide Broadcasting Station. Twenty-five —Helen and Tom.

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Prophecy Larry Van I loose speaking—flash—Los Angeles— I he engagement of two favorite stars, Xelle and Dick, has just l een anounced hy their mutual friend, Ottis Ford. The ceremony will Ik? -performed by Reverend Ralph Brock—flash—Heavy weight champion Speed Cales has definitely broken with his manager Don Schilling—flash—Milem has just signed a contract to pose with the 1'undersol Collar Manufacturers—flash—President Spears has just passed a bill providing a pension for aged gigolos. Tyo, Stern and Kuhlman were the first applicants—flash—Adams, Pickens, Lambert and Pratt became celebrated over night through their illustration of the new book “Adverse Anthonv” written ln- Miller. She says her inspiration was Bud Pennock.—flash—The outstanding event of the year is to be the reunion of the class of ’34. The reunion will be held in Abyssinia at the court of Dot and Johnny. The expense will be defrayed by the millionaire playboy, Willie lines. 1 his station has gained exclusive permits to broadcast the reunion. I he party under the direction of Clo and Homer met at the pier June 3, 1(M4. After some difficulty getting their passports visa'd by Inspector Bowman, the entire party boarded the boat. In the rush Alice Hughes was pushed overboard but' Lyle Dawn gallantly rescued her. I-arewells completed, Captain Daly gave orders to weigh anchor. Mary Emma found the anchor to weigh about fifty pounds. According to Fritz Goodman the trip was “simply divine”. I his thought was echoed by the faithful Babe Wynter. The mirror like sea reflected the cloudless blue sky by day. while at night, couples danced under the stars. Upon looking closer we find them to be Doris and Elmer, Dollv and George, Jack and Bobbie, Clifford and Carol, Tom and Helen, Shopie and Frances, and Sternie and Foster. Medolious strains of “Tiger Rag” by that stupendous orches- tra under the direction of Wilson Pollock provided delightful music. Immediately following “Tiger Rag it was necessary to relax, so for a little diversion a floor show was arranged. A chorus consisting of Chris Lynd, Helena Falls and Paul Cannon did an intricate dance. Lillian Hall, the talented soprano, sang a current song hit; after this Ailles crooned a snappy number. The conclud- ing number on the program was a tap dance featuring Fossett and Banks. The gorgeous moon was the inspiration for a sudden crush—Ora Edna Wilson and Jeff Davis. One triangle developed—Avanelle Hannon, Gordon Fillgrove, and Madeline Brownstead. Most of our travelers stood the voyage very well, but Simpson and Segraves had a bad case of sea sickness. They passed many schools of (poor) fish including the Dunkers”. Carl Salle said he saw a mermaid, but it turned out to be Percy. Finally arriving in Africa they landed at Cairo: there many strange and inter- esting sights greeted their eyes. After a short sight-seeing tour during which Albert Carter chased Frank Royal around the Pyramids, the party started for Abyssinia. The journey was uneventful except for the loss of Charles Lane. He was found later playing with a tribe of apes. A reception committee consisting of Evelyn Stanley, Lolita Harper and Paul Palmer and a brass band led bv Campbell and composed of Hunlev, Riley and Loyer met the party at the gateway to the capital city. They officially presented the key of the city to Bill Morgan. Thence the party proceeded up the main drag toward the palace. This palace had been erected by Earl Dickess of the royal family of Tutt in honor of his favorite wife, Posy Justice. The construction was handled by Cecil Twenty-four

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— Class History With the year 1930. Iiegan the history of one of 1 ronton High’s most out- standing classes. Recognition of our importance came early, on account of a record turn-out for the Freshman Party. Our enthusiasm reached greater heighth in the Soph year when vve were great contestants in interclass sports, winners of the large “pep’’ parade, and sponsors of a highly successful dance. Speaking of dances, our Junior-Senior reception, for which we incessantly worked, was one of the greatest. Another crowning feature of the same year, acknowledged by a well pleased public, was the junior class play, “Charm School . As the last year of our history neared completion, the May Crowning, destined to be one of the most magnificent affairs in the history of I. H. S., was presented. Graduation exercises and the senior class play “Kiddie” were among the concluding activities. CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Gryphon Editor 1930-1931 Joe Gustin Gene Campbell Paul Cannon Franklin White Richard Glanville 1931-1932 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Gryphon Editor President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Gryphon Editor President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Gryphon Editor Lyle Dawn Homer Edington Frank I .oyer Dillard Kuhlman . Doris Lambert 1932- 1933 Homer Edington Dick Glanville Tom Hopkins Foster DeLong Frank Loyer 1933- 1934 . Homer Edington Tom Hopkins Dillard Kuhlman Foster DeLong Lillian Hall liven ly-si.v