Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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Notes From Our,.Class Log On September Q, 1939, our fleet rolled out to sea with 100 freshmen at the helm. All 100 of us were eager and ready 'to start sailing into our four years of high schcgljedqcation. A ' In the next few months we were busy getting acquainted with teachers, students and studies. , s ' Then we elected the captain and mates of our ship. They were: James Conner, Captain, Harold McFarland and Barbara Schuttera were chosen as the other ,officers Mr. Vanderbilt ,was chosen. as adviser. After being wise toptheh ways of sailing around, watching, and learning, we tried out our entertaining abilitytby having a combined Freshmen-Sophce more Jamboree Party on March 14. From all appearances, it seemed as though everyone had a good time. , . ' Our first year of sailing on the high seas came to a close with a picnic which was held at North Park for all our schoolmates. After a few months of vacation, weset sail again as sophomores, with a few of our crew missing. 'A Chosen as our officers were: Robert Fletcher, Norma Jane Howell, Louise Briggs, and Evelyn Roserf Miss Nellie Reader was elected as adviser and aided us during our sophomore, year-. Q For the year's ,social activity we'Yheld at highly successful party, and a Sophomore Get-Together in thetfofm of ,a. barirdance. Once again we came sailing back into 'port with only two more years to go. As juniors we again set sail. We were glad to see our former classmates and teachers. ' During the junior-,year the class officers were: President, Aaron Davis, Vice President, Gerald' Miller, Secretary, Ltiuetta Beasoreg and Treasurer, Mary Lee Francis. Due to our importance as juniors we selected two advisers, Miss Eileen Stout and Mr. Wi1liam4Kopcial. f , On December 10, a talented cast of juniors, presented The Youngest, a very successful comedy. Another big event of the year was, the JuniorfSenior Banquet. The ban- quet was held May 9. 'Our .class colors, powder blue and silver were used successfully in all the decorations. Once again' the school year endedyvith the school picnic. In September we returned' to begin' ourfinal year of school. The boys won the election for oflicersethis, year. They-were: President, Eugene Batsong Vice President, George Pefrovicj secretaiy,sJack Shellhaasg and Treasurer, Reynolds Bell. The class chose Miss Eileen Stout and Mr. William Kopcial as Senior Commanders. ' ' On October 30, thje 'seniors fentertainxed, their guests with a Halloween party. ' Following that our graduation pictures were taken. In December the Annual Staff was.chosen and work was immediately begun. Our school. days were climaxed by the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises which were heldgon Q1VIay +171 and- 21 respectively. The last day of school, May 22, was spent infhaving asclrool picnic and saying good-bye to our underclassmates, y Y ' Signed: Mary Jane Frost Clara, Keefer Mary Bird Junior Bishop Page Fifteen

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Newspapers, newspapers, news- papers! raved Max Roberts the edi- tor of the Planet, why didxl ever start in this business, it's getting me down! Copy-boy, copy-boy, where is that slow-motioned, half-pint? Less than an hour to get this paper to press, and is all the news in, oh no! What do they think I am, a one-man newspaper? Here I am chief, said Johnny Bessemer, as he came rushing into the room, what do you want? I want the rest of this page for the dummy. Haven't Shambre and Mit- chell finished their write ups yet? he shouted above the noise. We've got a schedule to keep. Johnny flew from the wrath of the chief to the equally unpeaceful atmosphere of the next room. There he saw Shambre and Mitchell paund- ing away at their typewriters, with their hair standing on end, and papers scattered in all directions, trying like anything to get their write-ups finished. After a time they appeared satisfied with their work, and rushed away to face the glares and shouts of the editor. At long last, the dummy was fin- ished, and taken to the press room, where the presses soon released their newsy load, to waiting newsboys who grabbed their bundles and hur- ried into the streets. Quiet soon settled over the news- paper building as the employees finished their work, and started for home. Shall we just drop around the corner to where Editor Roberts lives and look through the window? Who do you think is the adoring little wife, none other than the former Ruth Kr:-.gick of Madison High School. Don't they make a nice couple? Now it's the next day in the Planet office. The chief sits in his chair with his feet upon the desk, thought- fully puffing away on a cigar. For a change he isn't yelling at someone, butlit won't last long. See, what did Ite you? Shellhaas, Jack Shellhaas, come in here a minute, I want to talk to you, he shouts from the doorway. Page Fourteen Jack rushed into the room, and stood with his knees knocking together, hoping he was going to get a raise but doubting it very much. e Jack, my boy, said the editor in dripping tones, have a chair. Jack looked at him suspiciously, then 'pulled up a chair and sat d:w.1. Jack, how would you like to take a little vacation to Europe, with pay? he asked. Who me? and Jack jumped to his feet with surprise, then thinking it over sat down again. Anytime, anytime, but what's the catch ? ,Well, you're right, but, do you remember Barbara 1 Schuttera, she's an opera singer now. She's over in France, and what I want you to do is find her, get the story of her life, and find out all about her. So, you can mix business with pleasure, see? said Roberts. Yeah, I see, but what I want to know is when do I leave? answered Jack. . 'fThe plane 'leaves for New York at 3, then you finish your trip on the ocean. I've got your tickets all ready, so you can go home now and tell your wife. 'Tm practically there now, well so long chief, see you in about a month, and with that Jack rushed off. That afternoon Jack hailed a taxi, and startedfor the airport. As he sat there, it dawned on him whoithe driver. of the taxi was. Aldon Trease, how are you? he said, slapping his hand on his shoulder, of all the taxi drivers in Chicago, you came along. Shellhaas, will wonders never cease, haven't seen you' since we graduated ten years ago, what have you been doing? They talked over old times, and new times, and were deep in discussion of who was going to be governor of Illinois, James Conner, or Ralph Norri', and whether Bill Conrad or Howard Bletz will be mayor, when they reached the airport. Jack jumped out of the car and walked over to the plane. As he started to get into the plane, 'the 77

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stewardess tapped him on the shoulder, Mr. Shellhaas don't you speak to a former friend any more? 'tLouetta Beasore, he exclaimed, you a stewardess, I knew you had hoped to be one, but I didn't know you had achieved your goal. They shook hands as all good friends do, then entered the plane and sat down. The plane left the landing field, and glided into the air. At last, breathed Jack to himself, I am on my way to New York. He picked up his paper and began reading. As he turned the pages, he came to the society page. There he saw the pic- ture of a new June bride, Eileen Cox, now Mrs. Elwyn Swisher. Let's see who some of the attendants were. The best man was Robert -Hilborn, and the four bridesmaids were: Jean Perry, Norma Lee Mitchell, Norma Jane Howell, and Jean Yeager. Don't get in such a hurry to turn the page, oh look, who's pictures are those on the sport page. Don Stone, coach at Ohio State, and Kenny Windsorg who is playing pro-football for the Chicago Bears. He finally laid the paper down and just sat there look- ing out the window. Growing tired of this he turned around and looked at the other occupants in the Plane. In the front seat, he saw a back that he thought he should know. When the person turned around to his companion and began talking, he recognized them as Paul Strater and Charles Shadel. Just then the stew- ardess, Louetta Beasore, came back and asked him if he knew who the pilots were. No, I don't know, he said. Well, come on then and see, she said, pulling him to his feet. They walked to the small room in which the pilots were sitting. Hi, Jack, said a familiar voice, how do you like flying with an old friend? Yes, how do you like it? said the second voice. The pair turned around to face him. Bob Fletcher and Paul Brum- enshenkelf' said Jack laughing, I think it would be safer to get off and walk. The three talked for a while, then Bob told Jack he had better go back and sit down. I'm glad the boat doesn't leave until tomorrow morning, he thought to himself then I can look over the great a little. The plane has Jack at a hotel tered for the night. The clerk told him the nmnber of the room and gave him his key, then asked, Don't you remember me, Jack? Jack looked at him a moment then ex- claimed, Larry Conroy, I should have known you when I first saw you. They talked for a few min- utes about each others business, then he told him he was going to some restaurant and eat. So saying. he departed. He went to the Macc's. When he went to check his hat, he recognized Marjorie Snyder, Martha Hall, and Jean Kimes as the hat- check girls. He walked into the room, and the waiter who took him to his table turned out to be Loyal N eibel. Jack sat down and ordered his meal. While waiting for it to come, he sat and listened to the orchestra. The leader was playing the piano, when he finished he got up and Jack rec- ognized him. It was Jr. Davis. J ack's order came and as he sat fin- ishing his steak, orchestra leader Davis, announced that Madilyn was going to sing. Jack looked into the circle of the spotlight and there was Madilyn Shaffer. He listened to her song, then having finished his meal, he went to Madison Square Garden to see the heavy weight champion, Windy Wynn, fight his rising opponent, Butch Garns. Jack was sitting rather close to the ring and could see the faces plainly. He noticed that Gerry Miller was the announcer. When the fight began he saw that the referee was Rey- nolds Bell, who was doing as much foot work as the two fighters and was hit about as often. QAccid- ently? Who knows?J After the fight Jack returned to the hotel, where he went to bed. The next morning he was up bright and early, and being hungry left the building and went to a coffee shop for some breakfast. The wait- ress asked, What do you want, sir? Then recognizing Jack, she exclaimed, J ack Shellhaas, what are you doing in New York? Martha Miller, so you're a wait- ress here, do you like working in New York? exclaimed Jack. They talked while Jack was eating and Martha was running back and forth other orders. Jack finished decided to go to the New York e of his shouts of welcome Pa 6 5+